Father Passes Away Just Before SPM Results, Daughter Achieves 8A2C

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In a heart-wrenching incident, a young girl, Nur Farah Melissa Mohd Shukri, was forced to bid farewell to her father just 17 hours before the release of her SPM results.

Nur Farah Melissa’s father was hospitalized due to kidney disease complications and passed away the evening before the results were announced.
Despite the tragic loss, the student from Kuala Terengganu achieved excellent grades in her SPM exams, scoring 8A2C.

Nur Farah Melissa’s father, Mohd Shukri Ismail, 57, a teacher, was admitted to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ) last Monday.
He died due to kidney complications.
Harian Metro reported a sad atmosphere at Sekolah Menengah Agama Khairiah, where Nur Farah Melissa studied.
Over 50 teachers and students hugged while wiping away sadness and expressing condolences to Nur Farah Melissa.
A grieving Nur Farah Melissa was accompanied by her younger brother, Muhammad Asyraf Daniel, 17, up on stage to receive the SPM result certificate.
Her mother, Wan Zubaidah Wan Ahmad, 49, who is also a teacher, was unwell and could not accompany her.
Fulfilling A Promise
After collecting her grades, she immediately went to her father’s grave and shared the news with him.
When the father was still alive, he had tried to ask the doctor’s permission to leave the hospital to accompany his daughter to take the SPM results.
Nur Farah Melissa, the eldest of four siblings, expressed her desire to dedicate her achievement to her parents.
She also promised to fulfil her father’s last wish by pursuing a degree in accounting, even if it means studying abroad.
This touching story has grabbed the attention of many Malaysians and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices parents make for their children’s futures.

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Death of woman in Pasir Gudang was NOT caused by air pollution

Since mid-June, many Pasir Gudang residents have been rushed to the hospital for having breathing difficulties, vomiting, and fainting.
This is the second time such an incident has happened in Pasir Gudang since the pollution of Sungai Kim Kim in March.

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Although the Sungair Kim Kim incident appears to have resulted in a 12-year-old boy being diagnosed with myokymia, there has not yet been any reports of fatalities due to the pollution in Pasir Gudang, up until recently.
For the past couple of days, several social media pages and news sources claimed that a woman who lived in Pasir Gudang died due to breathing difficulties believed to have resulted from exposure to the pollution in the area.

Picture credit: Ohbulan
The claims were based off a report by Bernama News Channel who interviewed the womanâ€™s husband. In the video, the man had just laid his wife to rest and he was visibly distressed over her death.

Haih. Mesti ada berlaku sesuatu ni. Tak payahlah ugut suami arwah tu. Jangan sorokkan kebenaran daripada rakyat! Sumber: https://t.co/V7E2aid3jV pic.twitter.com/vPCnPl4Bm3
â€” Muhammad Sufian 🇲🇾 (@mohdsufian) July 7, 2019

In the video, he explains that despite wearing a mask, his wife suffered breathing difficulties and had to be rushed to the hospital.
The womanâ€™s death obviously angered many Malaysians who have been concerned about the well being of the people in Pasir Gudang.
Thus, the news of the womanâ€™s death went viral. Even Najib posted his two cents over it.

Now, the Health Ministry has refuted the claims calling them nothing but rumours.

Kematian seorang wanita di Johor Bahru adalah disebabkan masalah jantung bukannya pencemaran.
Baca penjelasan penuh Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad @DrDzul pic.twitter.com/lnIYuW5cD9
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 7, 2019

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the woman has been suffering from chronic hypertension for the past 10 years.

“She was brought to Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) Johor Baru on July 5 after experiencing difficulty in breathing and coughing for three days. Her legs were also swollen and she had a fever,”

Picture credit: Malay Mail
The woman was reportedly warded at the hospital while the medical team there tried their best to treat her. Unfortunately, her condition became more serious and she eventually passed away at 4.20am on July 6 from decompensated heart failure.

According to Dr Dzulkefly, the ministry has no records to show that the woman was treated at the hospital during the height of the Sungai Kim Kim incident nor during the recent pollution incident.
The husband of the woman has also come forward to clarify what happened to his wife.
Picture credit: Harian Metro
He told local news portal, Harian Metro, that he was shocked when the police contacted him for a statement over the viral rumours as he had never been contacted by the police in his life.

â€œIf the doctor was honestly carrying out his duty when he tried to save my wife, and was honest when he told me that she could not be saved, then I accept it.
However, if he was being dishonest about it, then I would not know”
 A Bakar via Harian Metro
He added that he has come to terms with his wife’s death, though, is very upset that his wifeâ€™s death has become a viral issue.
Picture credit: Harian Metro

Iâ€™m disappointed that no NGOâ€™s came to speak to me about it. Instead, I saw my wifeâ€™s photos and the news of her death being tied to the Sungai Kim Kim pollution on social media.
This also resulted in people berating me with questions over her death.
A Bakar via Harian Metro
Speaking about his Bernama interview, the man said that the interview took place after he completed his wifeâ€™s funeral prayers and he was berated with questions by journalists which caused him to become confused.
Picture credit: The Star

 My statements were twisted, I was still grieving and just finished burying my wife before some reporters from unknown agencies came up and asked questions.
I would like to apologise if anything I’ve said have been misinterpreted, and I do not want to blame any government agencies or department.
 A Bakar via The Star
He also explained that two days after the Sungai Kim Kim incident in March, his wife suffered asthma attacks and sought treatment twice at a private clinic.
He has urged the public to respect the privacy of his family and avoid sharing false information about his wife’s death.


Labuan Under CMCO From Saturday, 17 October Onwards

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Labuan will be placed under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) for two weeks beginning 17 October.

Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob explained that the decision was made following the surge in Covid-19 cases in the federal territory.
Yesterday, two more Labuan schools were ordered closed after students tested positive for Covid-19.
The CMCO in Labuan is expected to last until 30 October 2020 and the SOP will be made available on the National Security Council website (HERE).

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2-Year-Old Cancer Patient Is One Of Malaysiaâ€™s Youngest Covid-19 Patient

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As Malaysiaâ€™s Covid-19 cases continue to rise, we now witness the grim reality that a two-year-old child with cancer is now one of the nationâ€™s youngest to be infected with the novel coronavirus.
Muhammad Fateh Aqil Mohd Nazmee, aged 2 years and 4 months old has leukemia, a cancer of the blood. He was confirmed to be infected by the virus that causes Covid-19 by Persatuan Sokongan Anak-Anak Kanser (Pesona) on their Facebook page.
Fateh Aqil undergoing treatment in hospital.(Credit: Harian Metro)
According to Persona, Fateh Aqil has been undergoing chemotherapy at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) Health Campus Kubang Kerian and was due for his next session when his blood test revealed that the child had been infected with the virus.
The Kelantan Health Department confirmed the news with Harian Metro, informing that the child is currently being treated at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II) in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The health department also said that Fateh Aqil was infected with the virus through his family.

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Why Are We Spending So Much Right Now?

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If you’re feeling a little strapped for cash these days, you’re definitely not alone. Today, Malaysians are spending around 4.5% more on things like food, bills and transportation compared to what we were paying about a year ago — all thanks to inflation.

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But what the heck is inflation anyways?
Just like a seesaw, our economy regularly goes through periods of ups and downs.
Inflation is what happens when the general price of goods and services in the economy increases and causes our living expenses to rise.
Conversely, there’s also this thing called “deflation” which happens when prices fall and give consumers more purchasing power to buy things. But this also means that businesses will get less revenue in return (which is not too great either).
We tend to calculate inflation based on this thing called the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Every month, the Malaysian Statistics Department (DOSM) would conduct a survey to determine how much overall prices have gone up or down over time. DOSM tracks the price of the same goods and services across the country and these selected goods and services reflect what an average Malaysian household would spend on.
For an economy to function properly, it’s crucial to keep inflation at a low and stable rate.
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Having persistent high inflation would hurt both consumers (especially low-income groups like the B40) and businesses by having to spend more, while a deflation would typically lead to an economic downturn (or a recession) as businesses would have to cut their prices in order to meet consumer demand for cheaper stuff—causing lowered profits and in turn leading to some people losing their jobs.
In order to counter this, central banks around the world adjust their policies to keep price increases low and stable.
So why are we spending so much right now?
Well, apart from the pandemic (which is still going around BTW…) there are several factors that are attributing to our global (YES GLOBAL!) inflation situation.
Geopolitical conflicts like the United States’ (US) and China’s trade war and the actual war going on between Ukraine and Russia are disrupting production and supply chains all over the world leading to the rise of raw materials prices, logistics costs and labour charges.
Plus, the world is also facing a climate crisis that’s disrupting global agricultural supply chains.
Closer to home, we are also seeing exceedingly high demand and supply shortages of certain goods. This is also causing prices to go up like what we experienced during the recent chicken and egg crisis.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
All of these factors are made even more complicated by the fact that the US has been aggressively hiking up their interest rates over the recent months—triggering a decline in the value of the Malaysian ringgit and other currencies across the world.
But it’s not all gloom and doom.
Despite everything that’s going on, Malaysia’s economy is still growing and recovering.
Malaysia has been praised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for acting quickly in order to stem inflation.
Meanwhile, according to the World Bank, the country is set to see an increase in our Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 6.4% and is predicted to grow by another 4.2% in 2023.
This is also reflected in the country’s unemployment rate which has shrunk a lil’ to 4.1% compared to last year.
Economists are also predicting that the value of the ringgit would stabilise by the first half of next year.
So what can we do to put the brakes on inflation?
Here in Malaysia, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) under Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is responsible for formulating (surprise!) monetary policies in order to avoid excessive price increases or crashes.
To achieve this, the MPC employs what’s known as the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) which influences the base rate or how much interest banks should collect from giving out loans to consumers and businesses.
Changes in the OPR are intended to affect the country’s economic activity by influencing how much we borrow and spend as well as the returns we receive from the money we have saved up.
And with great power, there must also come great responsibility!
Under the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009, the MPC has complete independence to enforce a monetary policy that promotes the sustainable growth of the Malaysian economy without any interference from outside parties.
This is done with the aim of keeping inflation low and stable, and also to avoid the economy from going into a recession.
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Simply put, when the OPR is increased, consumers would pay higher interest rates on their loans and gain more returns from their savings (and vice versa if the OPR is decreased). Naturally, this would cause people to spend less and save more. This in turn causes the demand for goods and services to drop and keeps price pressures low.
To put this into perspective, check out the returns that banks are giving out on Fixed Deposits (FD) made by those who are investing their money into their savings instead of spending.
While historical data is hard to come by, in September 2022, major financial institutions such as Maybank provided increased returns on savings for investors as compared to previous months.
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Throughout the years, BNM has been steadily increasing and decreasing the OPR in order to promote sustainable growth—minimising the risk of boom and bust.
More recently, since May 2022, the MPC has been gradually increasing the OPR by a factor of 25 basis points. This has been done three times after it was initially decreased back during the height of the pandemic.
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The logic behind this is quite simple: Keeping the OPR too low for too long would cause inflation to grow increasingly higher, while too high of an OPR would have the opposite effect and diminish our economy.
So if you’re feeling the tension from the inflation, you should rest a little easier knowing we do have the proper independent checks and balances that are solely dedicated to keeping our economy running smoothly.
For more information on how the MPC and OPR work to our benefit, check out this simple and easy-to-understand Monetary Stability fact sheet on BNM’s official website, HERE.

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TLDR: What’s Going On With Penang’s Vaccine Fiasco

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The Penang state government has been in the spotlight recently over the vaccine approval issue.

Recently Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow claimed that they’ve received 1,000,000 doses from a company and urged Putrajaya to approve them to be used on Penangites but there was resistance by the Federal government.
But this was quashed by Science and Technology Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who said that he did background checks on the company and it turns out that the offer was a scam.
How did it get here?
Credit: Malay Mail
Penang said they received vaccines
Reports surfaced of Penang wanting the Health Ministry to approve the donation of two million doses of Covid-19 vaccines from a private company.
Chow said the vaccine donation would be beneficial to the state and expedite the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) to achieve herd immunity.
By granting the approval, he said that MOH could redistribute vaccines intended for Penang to other states instead and questioned why Selangor and Sarawak are allowed to purchase their vaccines but they can’t accept the donation.
If Sarawak and Selangor are allowed to purchase their own vaccines, why can’t the Health Ministry grant approval to the Penang government to accept the vaccine donation? The cases here are escalating and there is a need for us to speed up vaccination.Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yow via NST
KJ steps in to debunk the claim
Khairy held a press conference after the approval claim was made by the Penang CM and said that the offer was actually a scam.
He said that the conclusion was made after conducting a company search on the private company allegedly based in Hong Kong as well as checking with the supplier of the vaccine, Sinovac Biotech Ltd.
According to NST, he also expressed his disappointment towards the state government for the accusation and said the NIP is something which shouldn’t be politicised.
Khairy also reiterated that the Ministry welcomes those who want to assist the Federal and state governments obtain supplies of the Covid-19 vaccines.
READ MORE: [UPDATED] Penang Was Scammed Says Khairy Jamaluddin
Credit: Malay Mail
Penang government wants the private company to come out
After Khairy made the press conference, the Penang CM later issued another statement, now urging the private company that pledged to contribute vaccines to state to come forward and deny the claims.
Chow said the MOSTI Minister’s accusation was serious and thus the director and the company should come out.
The state government urges the company to offer an explanation and show relevant evidence to clear its name and image
MalaysiaKini quoted the CM who stressed that the state government had taken prudent action when it accepted the offer via a letter which dated Feb 1 and even consulted the views of the Penang Health Department before making the decision.
The man behind the fiasco finally says something
It’s reported that the man who claimed to be the Sabah businessman offering the vaccine doses insisted that his offer was genuine and was not a scam.
Malay Mail quoted the man who identified himself as Yong Chee Kong from Hong Kong-based investment company Xintai Enterprise Development Limited, who said that there was no link to the firm when the donation offer was made as he was acting in his personal capacity and never wanted the exposure.
This is now a political issue. It’s not fair to me. We only wanted to donate the vaccines, not give cash.Yong Chee Kong via Malay Mail
He also said that the offer was initially meant for Sabah, but after they were ignored, he turned his attention to give the vaccines to Penang instead.
I had reached out to the Sabah government via the chief minister but when they didn’t respond, Penang approached me and said since Sabah has rejected the offer, why not offer it to the Opposition?Yong Chee Kong via Malay Mail
Yong also explained that the letter which had his signature was written by the Penang DAP to be presented as a formal offer and that it unfortunately carried his private address.
I didn’t write the letter, this is something my boss in HK wanted, it shouldn’t be my address.Yong Chee Kong via Malay Mail
KJ says prove it
Khairy Jamaluddin who is also the National COVID-19 Immunization Program Coordinating Minister claimed afterwards that these are serious allegations against his office regarding an individual named ‘Yong Chee Kong’.
This is a serious allegation against my office here.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Awani
He said that his officers had contacted ‘Chee Kong’ before to ask if he had proof of the contribution he wanted to give to the Penang government.
Serious allegation against my office here. My officer got in touch with a person claiming to be Yong Chee Kong. She asked him if he had proof of the donation so we can facilitate it (e.g. order with Sinovac). He said no. He said he has money in an account in Hong Kong. https://t.co/Xhbl35p4o3— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 20, 2021
The Minister explained that if there was evidence of the donation, his party would expedite the process.
However, Khairy said that the individual involved said he did not have the evidence, instead he had money in an account in Hong Kong, according to reports from Astro Awani.
As I said yesterday, I am happy to facilitate the donation if Mr Yong can prove he can procure the vaccines or make an official contribution to the Government.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 20, 2021
DAP Secretary General Lim Guan Eng, who had also attended the Penang government’s press conference has also offered to apologise if the matter did indeed turn out to be a scam.
Pharmaniaga comes out saying no contact was made
Meanwhile, Sinovac’s sole distributor in Malaysia, Pharmaniaga has come out recently saying that Yong never approached the company to purchase the Sinovac vaccines.
The Star quoted the company’s Managing Director Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope who said that the two parties were not in contact.
They never contacted us, and we also did not contact them.Pharmaniaga Managing Director Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope via The Star
Meanwhile, the police have also taken Yong’s statement on his offer after police reports were lodged in Penang, The Star reported.

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Personal Data Of 11 Million M’sians Made Public From FB But Here’s How To Check

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If you’re a Malaysian who has had a Facebook account for more than 2 years, your personal details including your name, mobile number, email, gender, occupation, city, country, and marital status, among others, is most probably public information right now.

This is because personal data of all 533 million Facebook users was just published online for free on 3 April, including exactly 11,675,894 users in Malaysia.
While Facebook’s Director of Strategic Response Communications Liz Bourgeois responded on Twitter that it was “old data that was previously reported on in 2019,” and that they have “found and fixed this issue” in August 2019, if your data was on the site in 2019, it’s now been made public.
If your data was on Facebook in 2019, it looks like it’s now accessible on the web for free.(Pic credit Pixabay)
That means you’re now more likely than ever to get calls and messages from scammers, hackers and spammers who will be even better equipped because they know even more about you than ever before.
How to check if your number was leaked
If you’re not sure if you might be effected you can check whether your details were exposed by filling in your phone number or email address on the website https://haveibeenpwned.com/.
You can fill in your email address or phone number (for Malaysia, that would start with +60) and click “pwned?” and then…(Pic credit TRP)
We checked and it seems that out of the 5 full-time writers on our Editorial desk, only one person’s phone number wasn’t part of this leak.
Well, that’s not good. (Pic credit TRP)
Because of these factors, this leak looks pretty bad, especially considering how many older people are on Facebook and how susceptible they are to scams.
That means this might be a great time to warn your parents and elderly relatives, coworkers and friends not to believe strangers who call or email them, even if that person knows their name and particulars.

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Brothers In Bangi Died Of Electrocution While Bathing In Basin At Home

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Two brothers died in a freak accident while bathing in a basin in the yard of their home at Kampung Teras Jernang in Bangi, Kajang, on the evening of 30 September.

According to the police statement, the two boys, aged 10 and nine, were the second and third of four siblings.
Malaysiakini reported that the father of the victims, a food shop operator, had gone out to buy items while the children were bathing in a basin in the house compound, and their mother was in the kitchen.
Sadly, he found that his sons weren’t breathing when he got home. It’s believed that the boys died due to an electric shock that flowed from a metal clothes hanger.
The bodies of both victims were sent to Serdang Hospital for an autopsy following the Covid-19 screening tests.
😢 pic.twitter.com/LIAxfsiuMl— Najwa Jaafar (@Nj_Najwa) October 1, 2022
Tenaga Nasional Berhad is investigating
According to Sepang district police chief Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof, the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) authorities said there was friction from the wire on the side of the house directly to the house’s zinc roof.
The electric current then flowed from the roof and through the clothes hanger. The poor boys came into contact with the metal clothes hanger in the basin.
There were also many metal items scattered around the house because the victims’ father used to own a workshop. The unused items were brought back to the house after the workshop was closed.
Wan Kamarul reminded parents that there should not be leaking electrical items and electrical wiring left unattended in the house compound.
READ MORE: M’sian Electrician Shares Tips To Prevent Electrocution From Shower Heaters
READ MORE: “Why The Delay?” Family Of UUM Student Who Died Of Electrocution Laments Being Left In The Dark By Authorities
Pemeriksaan TNB yang mendapati terdapat arus elektrik pada besi penyidai baju. pic.twitter.com/2FOqQyqunv— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) October 1, 2022
TNB has also denied allegations that a power line fell on the house roof. Investigations by the Energy Commission found no such incidents have occurred.
TNB asked the public not to speculate on the cause of the incident until the investigation is fully completed and out of respect for the family.
The Star reported that a TNB representative visited the family and delivered a donation.
Press release dr TNB pic.twitter.com/uQhC9mq47P— ahilmy (@amirulhilmyabas) October 1, 2022

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Doctor Blasts Mawi For Promoting ‘Bogus’ Health Juice

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Putrajaya Hospital Medical Consultant and Nephrologist, Dr Rafidah Abdullah slams singer turns actor Mawi for endorsing a health juice that supposedly can help patients suffering from kidney problems, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol.

The outspoken health experts took to Twitter to criticise Mawi’s antic, openly questioning why the Aduh Saliha’s singer would promote such product to patients with chronic conditions.
Dr Rafidah ask Mawi why would he “lie to patients with chronic illnesses” and points out that Mawi’s endorsement of the drinks is in contravention of the Medicines (Advertisement & Sale) Act 1956.
Salam Mawi,Kenapa perlu menipu pesakit2 kronik saya? Perbuatan ini sudah salah dari segi akta Iklan dan Ubat 1956. Tak payah nak cerita tentang kenyataan yg menipu dan menunggang agama! pic.twitter.com/HeYpaxKKuF— Rafidah Abdullah (@rafidah72) May 4, 2022
She also chided Mawi and urged the artist not to ride on religious sentiment and to disseminate false claims in order to promote the product.
The health expert went on to criticise celebrities for endorsing questionable products and urge them to study the guidelines on promoting supplements that were issued by the Ministry of Health.
“Stop lying to the elderlies. Enough is enough,” the doctor tweeted.
Netizens too rallied behind Dr Rafidah, with some pointing out that the market is saturated with products that claim to be beneficial for patients with severe illnesses.
Nenek sy pun pernah minum jus ni. Kononnya elok utk buah pinggang. Now dah sakit buah pinggang tahap 4 😣— 🇲🇾 farhana sabri (@hanaerain) May 5, 2022
Tp plg x logik Dr yg ubat bole hilangkan rabun. Makan ubat esk trs rabun kurang 🙁— nichiimoss🇲🇾 (@ni_reyna) May 4, 2022
There are also others that shared their personal experience looking how their family member’s health deteriorate after depending on the drinks to cure their illnesses.
Although none of them directly blame the drinks, it is evident that they doesn’t agree with the claims that consuming the juice are beneficial for patience with chronic illness.
Ayah aku Takut nak pergi spital. Dok minum jus ni la.. skrg ayah dah meninggal— BINTURONG (@superketum) May 5, 2022
Arwah ayah pernah beli ubat ni 5 botol jugak minum. Takde function lansung. Membazir je beli. Meninggal sebab sakit buah pinggang.— 🌺ftnnbla_aziz🌺 (@ftnnbla_aziz) May 5, 2022
Mawi had previously uploaded a video during which he explains the benefits of consuming the drinks that he said can help treat kidney problems, among other things.
He also claimed that his relative’s health improved after starting to consume the drinks.
The public are advised to visit the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency at www.npra.gov.my to check on the status of relevant products.
READ MORE: False Advertising Is Illegal And You Can Report It

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Sarawak Teen Accepted Into UPSI After Trekking 2 Hours Uphill For Online Interview

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19-year-old Frank Steward Panting Sa became popular when he trekked two hours uphill to attend his online university interview.

All of his troubles paid off because he succeeded in getting into Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).
According to Malay Mail, Frank’s dream of becoming a teacher did not escape the attention of UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff.
Md Amin congratulated Frank in a Facebook post and commended his willingness to trek up Bukit Kelingkang for better internet speeds.

He added that he was inundated with WhatsApp messages from friends and acquaintances when Frank’s actions went viral on 16 February.
UPSI is always looking out for students with such a spirit of perseverance to carry forth the banner of Suluh Budiman. May young Frank bring joy and pride to his beloved family. Indeed, UPSI has developed from the spirit of its students who never give up. Well done young man.UPSI vice-chancellor Prod Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff
Frank shared a photo of him receiving the offer letter to study at UPSI on his Facebook page too.
It was handed over by UPSI deputy vice-chancellor (student affairs and alumni) Assoc Prof Dr Norkhalid Salimin at the Betong District Education Office.

It all started with an important trek uphill
Frank’s brother, Mario Sa, documented his brother’s trek up Bukit Kelingkang for better internet speeds and posted up the video on Facebook on 14 February.
They had to make the trek because the WiFi in their longhouse – Rumah Suing in Teberu, Ulu Kemalih – couldn’t support video calls.
The former student of SMK St Augustine, Betong, kept going although his pants got wet and he was bitten by leeches.
His father, Sa Ujom, helped to build a makeshift hut where Frank could attend the interview. Frank sat on a bemban mat and a Pua Kumbu cloth served as his backdrop.
According to Twitter user @kalossharon, the Iban people only bring out the Pua Kumbu cloth for special occasions like weddings or big ceremonial festivals.
In Frank’s case, the fact that his family brought out the cloth for his interview showed that they had big hopes for him.
Many people might not realise this, but his parents have big hope for this kid sampai gantung Kain Kebat behind him for university interview. Iban people only hang Kain Kebat for special occasion like wedding or big ceremonial festival. Anyway, GPS people, apa khabar😒😒? pic.twitter.com/hZ91YU2IXN— 🎸Sharon Dandelions💃🏻 #SecularismNOW😤 (@kalossharon) February 17, 2022
It’s PUA KUMBU, not Kain Kebat.😭😭😭What the hell is wrong with me. Kain Kebat is the ceremonial skirt. pic.twitter.com/tLNyzEihmJ— 🎸Sharon Dandelions💃🏻 #SecularismNOW😤 (@kalossharon) February 17, 2022

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Love It Or Hate It, The Malaysian Constituents Stood Out At Friday’s Olympic Opening Ceremony

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Aside from artistic displays of sound and visuals representing the host country, the Olympics Opening ceremony is also a time for constituents from other countries to rally their national pride in something that is not athletic attire.

While Team USA was decked in a well-known fashion brand Ralph Lauren and Team Japan in one of their country’s largest fashion retailers Aoki, Team Malaysia took the humble route with designs done by the Faculty of Art & Design at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam.
A modern-contemporary juxtaposition
About 2-hours and 19-minutes into the 4-hour opening ceremony welcoming over 200 nations, the Malaysian constituents walked in with the female athletes wearing a baju kebarung (a combination of both the kebaya and kurung), while the male athletes and officials wore the traditional baju melayu complete with the tanjak (headgear), a design that was inspired by the legendary warrior Laksamana Hang Tuah.
The colours of the attire were adapted from the Jalur Gemilang, Malaysia’s national flag.
What stood out the most? The geometric patterns on the sarongs which one TRP writer said reminded them of Composition with Red Blue and Yellow, a 1930 painting by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian.
(Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
A mixed bag of comments
Comments by netizens on social media about what the Malaysian team wore ranged from “beautiful” to “fugly”.
Malaysia costume during 2020 Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony🇲🇾So beautiful😍 #malaysia #olympic #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/MjMacGI8s8— fazhilrazak (@fazhilrazak) July 23, 2021
Celebrity chef Datuk Chef Wan also took to social media to outwardly voice his opinion saying it looked “cheap” and asked why they looked like “clowns”.
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In his Instagram post from yesterday (24 July), the outspoken 63-year-old said that since the event is held every five years, more effort should have been put into the design by giving local designers the chance to propose their ideas and Malaysians to vote for their favourite.
Fashion statements aside, Chef Wan is still proud of the team and wishes them the best while praying for their safety and health too.

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Only Covid-19 Saliva Tests Allowed In Schools, Says Ministry Of Education

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The Ministry of Education (KPM) said schools are not allowed to carry out Covid-19 screening using nasal swabs.

According to Bernama, the Covid-19 screenings in all schools under KPM must be conducted using saliva test kits only.
Testing using nasal swabs is not in accordance with the ministry’s instructions in a letter dated 28 November.
KPM said this in response to a viral photo titled ‘Teachers conduct practical training by swabbing students in a school.’
Investigations found that the nasal swab test took place in a school in Pahang.
16 students were selected at random to undergo the Covid-19 screening using saliva test kits.
However, a nasal swab was also conducted on four students and four teachers by two community nurses.
The letter issued by KPM further stated that the screening test for primary school students must be done on a rotation basis with at least 10% of students.
Previously, New Straits Times reported that KPM will supply saliva test kits to all schools nationwide.
Students in full boarding schools are required to undergo three Covid-19 tests while students attending daily boarding schools only need to be tested once.
For daily schools, there are self-test kits on standby in case any student shows symptoms while in school and be isolated quickly if they test positive.

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[Watch] “Like Giving Fish To Cats” Netizens Slam Terengganu PAS Rep

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Terengganu State Executive Councillor Hanafiah Mat was previously criticised for allegedly looking down on Menu Rahmah when he was seen in a video pouring orange juice into a plate of rice.

READ MORE: Terengganu PAS ADUN Claims He Poured Orange Juice On Rice Because It Had No Gravy
This time around, the Chukai assemblyman is criticised for handing out fish to his constituents without packing them in a plastic bag or container.
Based on the video online, Hanafiah could be seen holding a fish by its tail to hand it over to people outside their homes.
Masa dia makan nasi campur air oren hari tu mesti korang semua rasa dia bodoh maksimum dah. Kita silap, rupanya lebai PAS ni tak berhenti setakat itu. Dia terus bodoh malah menghina pula pengundi kawasan dia. pic.twitter.com/yXATtNZQ7S— Laga Cawan 🌺 (@LagaCawan) March 26, 2023
Netizens were puzzled as to why he would distribute the fish in that manner. Some found the way he handed a single fish to each household cute because it looked like he was feeding cats.
However, others also said it was rude of him to give away fish without packaging. They believe he should have had the courtesy to wrap up the fish before handing it over to the people.
They also said the fish should be wrapped or placed in a container so that the excess water wouldn’t drip on the floor of people’s homes.
Someone added if they were to hand the fish out in that manner to their neighbour, they wouldn’t hear the end of it.
A netizen pointed out that they feed their cats on a plate and sympathised with the locals there for being treated in a lackadaisical manner.
People were also disappointed that Hanafiah didn’t care about the cat that stood in front of the door grille.
The poor cat was in the way when Hanafiah pulled the door grille open and was in the way again when he pushed the door to close.
Netizens believe he should have waited for the cat to move away or at least make an attempt to shoo it aside before opening the door grille.
On the other hand, there are also people who saw nothing wrong with the way Hanafiah distributed the fish. They said at least the assemblyman did his work and helped the people.
A few of them joked that it was an eco-friendly and cost-effective method to deliver fish since plastic bags can pollute the environment.
Duk sembang pasal melayu, adab hantar makanan ke rumah orang pun gagal. Saya kat terengganu kalau hantar mcm ni kt jiran mmg mak bebel sampai malam, malu katanya mcm xde adab.— NamaSayaYunn 🏴 (@ayuni_mohamad) March 26, 2023
Aku ni nk bg ikan dkat akak yg rumah lain pon cari plastik beriya. Siap alas dgn besen tau. Org tua ni mmg sejenis tak ada adab. Hina sangat ke org kampung tu smpi kau tak ada adab dlm beri rezeki— SkyLotus (@sakiom1012) March 26, 2023
nak bagi kucing makan pun aku bagi dengan pinggan. apa la nasib org ganu— fiq (@thegamer203121) March 26, 2023
Bg ikan mcm bg kat kucing😂🤣bungkus elok2 dlm plastik xbole ke?— PeWaris (@waris_biru) March 26, 2023
Comel. Macam nak bagi kucing makan. 😸 Tapi itulah. Bagi kucing makan pun biasanya berlapik juga. 😁— Raes (@iRaesmee) March 26, 2023
Atleast bagi la sekali dengan plastik. Biarlah proper sikit nak sedekah tu. Kang menjijih air ikan dekat lantai rumah orang kan dah busuk satu hal. No hate but common sense la dey— tin (@moooooiiii_) March 27, 2023
Nak plastik kena bayar 20sen.. Setakat menitik air ikan dalam rumah, lap sajalah. Bukan hari-hari kena lap, 5 tahun sekali baru merasa kena lap air ikan dalam rumah. Senaman lah sikit.— Jalal Misai (@jllmisai) March 26, 2023
Bagus lah dia nak jimat plastik demi menjaga alam sekitar* Walaun dibenarkan guna idea ini untuk backup— 🏴🏴🏴 (@ThorDDDD) March 26, 2023
aku tak faham la apa salahnya, dia bagi makanan jugak kan, at least buat kerja bukan macam bangnon— joe bidin (@kimimpossibler) March 26, 2023

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Student Out On Assignment Fined RM1,000 For MCO Violation

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A 20-year-old student was fined RM1,000 today by the Selayang Magistrateâ€™s Court for violating the Movement Control Order (MCO) on 3rd April.
According to Bernama, the student of a higher institution of learning (IPT) was arrested beside Jalan Tan Sri Lou Chuan, Rawang at 11.30pm. He had gone to his friendâ€™s house that day for an assignment and was caught on his way back.
He was then charged under Regulation 3 (1) Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020 for deliberately being present in an area of infection without any logical excuse.
The sentence for this charge is maximum RM1,000 fine, up to 6 months jail time, or both.
M. Mariappan from the National Legal Aid Foundation (YBGK), who represented the student, told the court that his client regretted and repented over his action, and pleaded for a minimum sentence.
The student pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced the maximum RM1,000 fine by Magistrate Nik Fadli Nik Azlan.
If he fails to pay the fine, the court ordered that the student be jailed for 3 months.

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A Malaysian engineer laid the groundwork for an Italian hyper-car cooling system

Who could have figured that the latest Italian-made hyper-car would have a touch of some good olâ€™ Malaysian ingenuity.

This is an example of a hyper-car(Picture Credit: Motor1)

Meet Dr. Ahmad Syahid Ahmad Fawzal, a mechanical engineer who developed a breakthrough mathematical formula  which laid the groundwork for an advanced cooling system in the car maker’s most powerful hyper-car.

 Dr. Ahmad Syahid Ahmad Fawzal (Picture Credit: Ajar Malaysia)

The formula was devised by Ahmad Syahid when he was presented with a challenge given to him through his PhD studies sponsor, YASA Limited.
The Fawzal Number
Ahmad Syahid radical formula, dubbed the Fawzal Number, was used to improve on the electrical cooling system.
The Faizal Number, also referred to as the (Rotor) Cooling Performance Index (RCPI), calculates differences in heat transfer and the machine’s capacity to cool down the carâ€™s electrical components.

Fawzal Number formula(Picture Credit: Ajar Malaysia)

Principally, it is the ratio between convective heat
transfer and the cooling capacity, divided by the designâ€™s power consumption â€“
where higher RCPI number corresponds to greater cooling capacity rate.
We at The Rakyat Post clearly lack the technical know-how of advance thermodynamics, but congratulate Ahmad Syahid on his work nonetheless.


Man Records Himself Arguing With Police Over Face Mask SOP, Gets Arrested

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A series of videos recently captured and released by a man who refused to wear a face mask in public, allegedly provoked on-duty police officers and interfered with their work is getting viral attention on social media.

The 29-year-old insurance agent was caught without a face mask while he was pumping petrol at a station in Sri Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
The suspect had claimed to have read somewhere that wearing face masks can cause bacterial infections.
“I’m being apprehended by the police just for not wearing a face mask at a petrol station… Abang (are you) the police or Abang (are you) gangsters?”, said the man in the video as he argued over Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) with officers who proceeded to write him up with a ticket for his violation.
After receiving his fine, the man later continued to rant for a couple of minutes in his video on how he was still in the right.
They want to saman me? I just went to f*cking pump fuel, didn’t even went inside the shop, paid with Touch’n’Go and that’s a problem?via Facebook.
Apparently, when asked if he had been inoculated for Covid-19, the man replied that he doesn’t want to be vaccinated – believing it was dangerous to do so after personally researching about it.
It is said that the man had also asked the police officers to conduct their own research on the supposed hazards of the coronavirus vaccines.
Satu kejadian seorang lelaki enggan guna pelitup muka di premis awam kemudian bertengkar dengan polis, minta kad pengenalan polis tak fasal-fasal, kemudian tuduh anggota tu samseng.Lokasi tak diketahui.Eloklah kalau kena kompaun. pic.twitter.com/kZWPqgWpdF— Mohammad Faeez Harith |🏴 🇵🇸🤝🇲🇾🏴| (@H_Bakkaniy) July 20, 2021
Detained & investigated
Reportedly, police had later gone to the man’s home in order to bring him in for questioning, during which, he proceeded to record another video supposedly attempting to negotiate his arrest.
As many as four PDRM officers were shown outside the man’s home along with persons believed to be his parents.
The suspect was arrested, remanded and investigated under Section 188 and Section 504 of the Penal Code for disobeying orders carried out by a public servant and intentionally insulting and causing provocation to others.
He was also charged under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588) for the improper use of media devices to knowingly “comment, request, suggest or other communication which is obscene, indecent, false, menacing or offensive in character with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass another person.”

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Lelaki pertikai kompaun pelitup muka direman 4 hari
ACT 588 COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA ACT 1998


Health Ministry Approves Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine For 12YO And Above

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The Moderna mRNA Covid-19 vaccine will be made available for those 12 years old and above reported New Straits Times.

This, according to the Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was decided during the 375th Drug Control Authority (DCA) meeting yesterday.
The report states that the Spikevax vaccine, made by Spain’s Rovi Pharma Industrial Services, was previously only approved for those aged 18 and above.
“To date, the DCA has approved the use of Comirnaty, manufactured by Pfizer-BioNTech as well as Coronovac, manufactured by Sinovac Life Science Co Ltd of China and Pharmaniaga Lifescience Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, for individuals aged 12 and above,” he said.
Dr Noor Hisham added that the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency would continue to evaluate the quality, safety and effectiveness of vaccines to ensure that their benefits outweigh the risks.
Meanwhile, it was reported that only 1.76 million or 49.8% of children aged between five and 11 in the country have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
“It’s been almost six months since we launched the Covid-19 vaccine programme for children, the staff are doing a good job, the response and cooperation from state governments are also good, and the response from private clinics is also encouraging.
“But the arms are not there,” he was quoted as saying by The Star.
He also added that there are still 926 private premises that provide vaccination facilities and 14 off-site vaccination centres that provide vaccination for children.

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Watch The MCS 2021 Finals For FREE At Sepang Circuit!

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If you’re looking for some high-octane action before settling in for the Christmas and New Years holidays, then it’s high time to make a pit stop at the Sepang International Circut (SIC) this week for the Malaysia Championship Series 2021 (MCS) race that’s taking place from 14 to 16 December.

Catch some of the country’s finest racers and their four-wheel racing machines, live from the Grandstand, as these men and women compete in a 22 and 54-lap endurance race around the 5,543m track – just like how they do it at the prestigious 24-hours Le Mans race that takes place in France.
(Credit: Wikimedia)
The MCS specifically runs the T-Production (touring production) and M-Touring (Malaysian touring) cars that are above 1.6 and 1.9cc.
These are basically the pimped out, racing versions of regular local and international production made cars that most of us drive on the roads every single day.
(Credit: SIC via Facebook)
There will be three separate races happening this week in Rounds 3 and 4 of MCS 2021. These races will also be the last and final four-wheel racing event that’ll be taking place this year.
(Credit: SIC)
Entrance to MCS 2021 is absolutely FREE at the SIC Main Grandstand for spectators 18-years-old and above. Entries are only allowed for people who’ve been fully vaccinated.
(Credit: SIC)
And just in case you can’t make it to the track on race day, MCS 2021 will also be streamed live on Facebook on SIC’s official page. So head on over (HERE) for more details.

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How To Differentiate A Datuk From A Dato’? We Explain All The Titles

What’s the difference between a Datuk and a Dato’? If you don’t know, it’s not your fault because Malaysia has a particularly complex system of titles and awards.
We have hereditary titles, passed down within a family from generation to generation. We also have non-hereditary titles and awards which are granted by rulers.
Adding to the confusion, our non-hereditary titles and awards can be further classified into two types: federal and state.
Peter Piper Picked APeck Of Pickled Peppers Tongue Twister GIF from Peterpiperpickedapeckofpickledpeppers GIFsThese award names sound like tongue twisters

How to get a title
Generally, federal awards are conferred by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King of Malaysia) and state awards are conferred by the head of the states, such as sultans or governors (Yang di-Pertua Negeri).
All these awards were founded by the past Yang di-Pertuan Agong, sultans, and heads of states and instituted during their reign to reward those who made a great contribution to the nation. The nominees are based on recommendations received from the federal or state government.
Both men and women can receive these awards and when a man receives a title, his wife will gain a title to match. In contrast, when a woman receives a title, her husband does not gain a title through her.
Popular Malaysian songstress Siti Nurhaliza receiving her Dato’ Sri-ship from Pahang in 2017 (Credit: Twipu)
Contrary to popular belief, gaining a title does not actually come with any perks. They’re really just awards to recognise contributions. Most titled people just “happen” to also be rich (so lucky, right?).
Johor was the first state to institute awards in 1886 and soon after, the other Malay states followed suit. Today, titles are given out annually on the official birthday of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan, or Governor, depending on the state.
So, we’re gonna start from the bottom-most title and work our way up, ok.
1. Datuk/Dato’ (State)
Shah Rukh Khan received an honorary Datukship in 2008 from the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka (Credit: Olive QA)
Probably the most confusing title of all in Malaysia is the Datuk/Dato’ title because there are both federal and state award versions as well as variations according to state.
An easy way to remember the difference between Datuk and Dato’ is that generally Datukships are federal titles given by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, while Dato’ships are state titles given by sultans.
But this is a very loose generalisation because (as you can see in the table below) it really differs according to state.
 It’s complicated because each state decided to come up with their own terms. (Credit: TRP)
For simplification, we’re covering the state award versions first and the federal versions in a separate point below (both versions rank pretty much equally though).
The confusion doesn’t stop there though, because aside from that, a Dato’ title can also be passed down from father to son.
Yes, a Dato’ title can be both hereditary and non-hereditary, and no, we aren’t talking about the informal “Datuk” you use to call your grandfather.
Former premier Dato’ Sri Najib Razak also has a hereditary Dato’ship (Credit: Today Online)
One example of this is in former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Abdul Razak’s case. Besides his other awards, Najib also inherited a Dato’ship from his father because they are both a part of the Orang Kaya Indera Shahbandar family of Pahang, one of the four elite families of the state.
In the case of non-hereditary Dato’ titles, these also vary in ranking and name according to each respective state. Examples include Dato’ Paduka, Wira, Diraja and Pahlawan.
The wife of a male Datuk/Dato’ gains the title Datin, or To’ Puan (Terengganu).
We’re not gonna get too far into it because it’s really long and complicated, but for further reading, you can check them all out according to each state here.
Generally, there is no limit to the number of recipients of this title, but this has grown to become a problem of late.
A Datuk Seri who became infamous after caught assaulting a RELA member on CCTV (Credit: Twitter and mStar)
There are some rumours of Dato’s gaining the title through suspicious means and news of apparent Dato’s being connected to illegal activities or committing criminal offences.
This has led to some states imposing stricter conditions when conferring the title. Selangor has enforced a limit to the number of recipients a year (40 recipients) and submits the names of the nominees for checks by the police, Insolvency Department, and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
2. Datuk (Federal)
Jackie Chan received his Datukship from the then Yang di-Pertua Agong in 2015 (Credit: Vulcanpost)
The federal award Datuk title is conferred by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and can be divided into two ranks:  Panglima Jasa Negara award (PJN) and  Panglima Setia Diraja (PSD).
The PJN award is limited to 200 living recipients and is sometimes given to foreign recipients as honorary awards. However, the number of foreign recipients doesn’t affect the 200 recipient limit.
 There are many federal awards, but only the top ten come with titles. (Credit: TRP)
There is no limit to the number of recipients of the PSD award and it can be granted to foreign citizens as an honorary award too.
This award is always referred to as a Datukship, but due to confusion in the past, all media outlets now have decided that Datuk and Dato’ titles will always be written as Datuk. Which basically means that when you read the title in the news, you still won’t know what kind of Datuk the person is.
3. Datuk Seri/Dato’ Sri
Dato’ Sri Vida received her Dato’ Sri-ship from the Sultan of Pahang in 2014 (Credit: Apa Kata Orang)
A Datuk Seri-ship is the highest-ranking state award title conferred by the heads of state or sultans. Datuk Seri are on the same rank as the federal title Tan Sri.
Just like Datuk/Dato’ships, there are variants to the title according to each state. These variations are also applied to a male recipient’s wife. Most states use Datin Seri, but in Kedah and Terengganu, a Dato’ Seri’s wife is referred to as a To’ Puan Seri instead.
Fun fact: This does not apply to Kelantan because they don’t give out Dato’ Seri titles while Sarawak actually has a title higher than Dato Sri called Pehin Sri.
4. Tan Sri
Tan Sri Tony Fernandes received his Tan Sri-ship in 2011 through a PSM award (Credit: mStar)
Tan Sri is a federal title conferred by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. It is also the second-highest title in the land.
This title has two ranks:  Panglima Mangku Negara (PMN) and  Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM).
The wife of a male Tan Sri is called a Puan Sri.
There is a limit to how many living Tan Sri recipients there can be at a time, but it differs according to rank. For PMN Tan Sri, there may only be 75 while the limit for PSM Tan Sri is 250.
5. Tun
Tun Dr Mahathir and Tun Dr Siti Hasmah both received a Tunship in their own right. (Credit: The Straits Times)
A Tunship is the highest title that can be conferred in Malaysia. It is a federal title and granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
There are two ranks of Tun:  Seri Maharaja Mangku Negara (SMN) and  Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM).
There may only be a maximum of 25 living holders of each of these awards at any one time and when a man receives this title, his wife gains the title Toh Puan.
SMN is usually awarded to newly appointed Yang di-Pertua Negeri and retired Prime Ministers of Malaysia, such as Tun Dr Mahathir who received the award after his first stint as prime minister, and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Malaysia’s fifth prime minister.
Dato’ Sri Najib Razak is the first prime minister who didn’t receive a Tunship (Credit: The Business Times)
Fun fact: Dato’ Sri Najib Abdul Razak, is the first prime minister of Malaysia who didn’t receive a Tunship.
Tun Dr Mahathir and his wife, Tun Dr Siti Hasmah are both called Tun because they both received a Tunship in their own rights.

Although a Tunship is the highest title in the land, it isn’t the highest award that can be received.
Ironically, despite the nation’s obsession with titles, the top three highest awards in the land are federal awards that don’t actually carry any titles. These three rank higher than a Tunship. You can read more about them here.
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“How Are We Supposed To Sleep Then?” Sleeping Position Advice Tickles Netizens

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The majority of us are fairly aware that a night of good, ergonomic sleep is important for our health.

We know that a good sleeping posture can help support the back, reduce body aches and also reduce your acid reflux symptoms.
However, a recent infographic posted by a local job site Maukerja made everyone pause and laugh.
In the post, Maukerja listed five sleeping positions that are not recommended by doctors.
The sleeping positions that are supposedly bad for us are:
Sleeping on the tummy – It’s bad for the spine, increases pressure on the neck muscles and blocks breathing.
Sleeping on the back – Causes loud snoring
Sleeping with your head high – Reduces oxygen flow into the body and increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Sleeping on the side/ foetal position – Increases the wrinkle formation on the face, shoulder and arm aches due to reduced blood flow.
Sleeping with lifted legs – Not good for the spine
Ada sape sape tidur angkat sebelah kaki ke. pic.twitter.com/N8IIt1AxoV— keem (@AkeemSharyzal) November 18, 2021
Netizens were amused by the information gained from the post and wondered how else is everyone supposed to sleep.
Two netizens wrote that at this rate, it’s best that we levitate when it’s time to go to bed.
Kalau macam ni kita tidur terapung jela— keem (@AkeemSharyzal) November 18, 2021
Ko nak aku tido terapung ke setan doktor oi pic.twitter.com/inMmVJKZZp— Man_hehu (@Sayuteman_) November 18, 2021
Another netizen asked whether we should sleep standing instead.
masalahnya dah semua posisi takleh nak tido.nak suruh tido macam mana sebenarnya.tido berdiri ke apa— Duke of Pulau Carey (@anixnymuse) November 18, 2021
One person queried, “How does the doctor sleep then?” to which someone replied that the doctor doesn’t sleep because they’re on call.
dia tak tido asyik oncall je agaknya— – (@corsaeldiablo) November 18, 2021
The next person said that there’s no way they can tell which position they sleep in.
masalahnya kalau dah tidur tu, aku tak sedar dah macam mana posisi aku baring pun taktau🤣🤣— pijæ (@Shapijakan) November 18, 2021
Another netizen proposed a solution that’ll meet all the criteria: Just don’t sleep.
Tak payah tidoq la lagutu, semua position takleh lena ni haru jugak.— Heath Ledger 🇵🇸 (@RifatFaruqie) November 19, 2021
So how should we sleep?
According to De Paul University, sleeping on the back produces the least amount of pressure followed by sleeping on our side.
For those who sleep on their backs, they’ll get better support and alignment if they sleep with pillows under their necks and knees.
The most stressful sleeping position is sleeping on the stomach. If you prefer to sleep on your stomach, lie your head on a small pillow to help keep your head aligned in a neutral position.
Side sleepers are advised to sleep with a pillow between their knees to help keep their spines properly aligned throughout the night.
However, do keep in mind that these modifications still can’t work to our advantage if we’re not sleeping on a mattress and pillow that provide good, ergonomic support.

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‘Pretty Girl’ singer arrested in Mâ€™sia; claims lived in hell for 5 days, authorities clarified was 1 day only

Our immigration department has been receiving a lot of attention recently.

i thought we only detain foreign cosplayers and filipino toddlers https://t.co/Whj9J4tDvm
â€” bad egg åè›‹ Ê‡ÉÉ¥ÉÉ¾ (@cheechoong) July 5, 2019

Now, eyes are on them again after reports surfaced that they had arrested and detained an American singer songwriter mid-way through her concert here in KL last month.
According to several reports, singer Maggie Lindemann was performing on June 21 at The Bee in Publika, Kuala Lumpur when the KL Immigration office raided the venue and arrested her.
Picture credit: The Hive Asia
Lindemann posted an update on her social media accounts yesterday about the incident, claiming she had been locked up for a total of five days by Malaysian authorities, which according to her, was a â€œliving hellâ€.

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According to the departmentâ€™s director, the singer was picked up because she did not have the permits required to perform.
The department released her the next day on bail.

â€œShe was arrested for not having a professional visit pass at the time of the performance. She was then detained at Jalan Duta for documentation purposes and was released with bail the next day.â€
 KL Immigration Department director, Hamidi Adam via The Star
Hamidi revealed that the organiser for her concert has since been charged in court over the incident. They plead guilty and were subsequently fined RM30,000.
Due to the arrest, Lindemannâ€™s Asian leg of her tour had to be cancelled. After her concert in Malaysia, she was due to make stops in Singapore on June 26 and Philippines on June 30.
Maggie Lindemann is famous for her song, â€˜Pretty Girlâ€™.

However, Lindemannâ€™s allegations come on the heels of claims by two Filipino women who were deported from Malaysia together with their two toddlers. According to them, they were treated like animals at the Immigration detention centre in Bukit Jalil.
The immigration department came under fire by NGOâ€™s and the public for detaining the toddlers in the first place.

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Despite Controversy, Melaka Gateway Project Still Wants To Revive Melaka Port As Global Business Hub

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In a press statement sighted by The Rakyat Post, the CEO of Kaj Development Sdn Bhd and founder of the Melaka Gateway project Datuk Michelle Ong has once again reiterated her goal of reviving Melaka as a global business hub.

The Melaka Gateway project is an ambitious one, involving development of 12 precincts including residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment, and lifestyle blocks. It also includes development on three off-shore islands, two of which will be man-made.
However, the project has faced controversy since it started in 2014, amidst criticisms of being a ‘white elephant’ and backlash from the Kristang community- Melaka’s ethnically Portugese community.
Most recently, the RM43 billion port project has been scrapped by the Melaka state government.
The Melaka Chief Minister’s office noted that the agreement with property developer KAJ Development, signed in October 2017, had expired in October 2020.
Naturally, Ong made her case against scrapping the project, claiming that the strategic advantage of the Straits of Melaka is wasted, as the state sits on major shipping and trading routes.
According to Ong, her emphasis was on creating an ecosystem that will expand Melaka’s economy past its local tourism.
It is with this project that we will be able to shift Melaka from a predominantly weekend economy to a 365 days economy.Datuk Michelle Ong, founder of the Melaka Gateway project.
She also expects the project to provide over 40,000 jobs over the next 10 years and contribute 125 billion ringgit to Malaysia’s GDP by 2030.
In fact, she sees that the project can potentially boost Melaka as one of the top contributors to the nation’s GDP. The port has even been touted to be the largest in the region, overtaking Singapore.
Ong notes that her vision is shared by many, including foreign and local investors, and even our own government, including ex-Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Restoring Melaka as a centre of international trade is our destiny but in order to achieve this in today’s world, what is essential is an ecosystem. If I had merely done land reclamation, it would not have worked.Datuk Michelle Ong, founder of the Melaka Gateway project.
While the Melaka Gateway project is slated to continue, its future is uncertain.

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This Malaysian Company Breeds Neo-Female Freshwater Prawns To Increase Yield. What Is It?

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Large freshwater prawn (udang galah) is one of Malaysia’s well-loved local delicacies. In fact, Malaysia is the first country in the world to breed freshwater prawns successfully and has commercially farmed these prawns since the 1960s.

However, few local farmers are keen to grow these freshwater prawns because the traditional breeding method produces a low yield.
Fortunately, a Malaysian company GK Aqua used the wonders of biotechnology to manage this problem.

The problem with traditional breeding methods
In order to understand how they did it, we must first understand why the traditional breeding method is not efficient.
In a typical udang galah mixed population culture, the ratio of males to females is 30:70.
A female prawn can weigh about 58g while a sizeable male prawn can weigh 171g. The weight differences also mean the prawns are sold at different prices.
In the international market, female prawns would go for USD 5 while male prawns would cost USD 15.
On top of getting no guarantee of productivity rates, these prawns might face harm from diseases, affecting the population of prawns and thus, the yield.
How did they solve it?

GK Aqua managed to use biotechnology intervention to create an All-Male Breeding Prawns, aka neo-female prawns. What’s that?
Believe it or not, neo-female prawns are male prawns modified to be able to bear eggs and create spawn that is all male.
The genetically improved prawns have brought benefits such as:
Prawns that are 3 times larger in size, roughly around 200g per prawnDisease-resistant prawns200% higher market value for male prawnsHarvesting becomes more manageable; farmers don’t need to separate female prawns, ensuring uniformity in size and actual growth ratesPrawns are growing at a faster rate, about 4 months instead of the typical 9 months
According to GK Aqua, they have an easy-to-scale model that allows farmers with a pond to set up and adopt the new breeding method quickly. They’ll supply the fry to the farmers too.
Image: GK Aqua
GK Aqua also buys back the fully grown prawns from the farmers so that the farmers do not need to do their own marketing or handle logistics.
The freshwater prawns would then be sold under GK Aqua’s brand name M’Ros to consumers and businesses via seafood retailers and exporters.
Where is it grown?
So far, GK Aqua has enrolled 20 farmers with medium to big-scale farms in the freshwater prawn joint venture programme. They also included marine farmers, and they have successfully grown freshwater prawns in water with a salinity of 10 PPT.
The company has been working closely with the state government to develop Negeri Sembilan into a recognized “prawn valley” and create more entrepreneurship opportunities for Malaysians.
To cement Malaysia as the country of origin for freshwater prawns, GK Aqua has focused production in the country instead of setting up facilities in China and Singapore.
A pilot project was kickstarted in Teluk Intan to integrate paddy field growing and freshwater prawns (UGADY).
To date, GK Aqua’s freshwater prawns have been exported to countries such as Mauritius, Cairo and Dubai to cater to the market demand.
If everything goes well, Malaysia will be world-renowned as the country of origin for top-quality freshwater prawns.

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Decoding What Went Wrong During Yesterday’s (Wednesday 26 May) Astrazeneca’s Vaccine Registration

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Social Media was buzzing Wednesday (26 May) when the latest round of #CucukMYAZ registrations began but was delayed due to technical errors.

Laman tempahan janji temu vaksin AstraZeneca masih sedang dikemas kini. Anda boleh mula membuat tempahan slot bermula 12.15 tengah hari. Segala kesulitan amat dikesali.— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) May 26, 2021
Many were experiencing problems such as the “Register Now” button appearing and disappearing. Some applicants later received notifications telling them they had been blocked from the registration site www.vaksincovid.gov.my
When the site could finally be accessed around 12:20 pm, Razif Mohamed, an Interactive Media Specialist at a private University in the Klang Valley, was quick to share a screencap on his Facebook of the browser’s error console revealing issues on the site.
TRP spoke to Razif, who said the obvious issue for sure is the traffic load. He states the server couldn’t handle it but ultimately, it was also the user experience.
When users would select the button to choose the state they are in, there was no visual response. You are supposed to see the dates to pick from so people end up clicking many times and that will send more request to the server which burdens the traffic load even more.Razif to TRP
Although the website showed Razif that there were plenty of slots available, almost all the slots were actually taken. Needless to say, the user experience frustrated him.
Why could some people see the green (available) slots while others couldn’t?
After doing a right-click and inspect on the browser, Razif saw error messages in the console where the return value suggested that it might be due to a fully booked slot – but we won’t know for sure. His guess is because of server congestion and the data that was needed to display or update the slots was not returned.
Screen capture of browser’s error console(Credit: Razif Mohamed)
They should have anticipated the traffic. After the first round, people are now more convinced after seeing friends have gotten it.Razif to TRP
Never judge a website by its landing page
The website on the surface may look good, what goes on underneath not many people see…. until you right-click on the browser and inspect the page that is.
Razif goes on to note that no average desktop user is going to monitor the status bar loading as they are more likely focused on the button at hand.
While the server may be fast as browsing the site was no issue, it may have been because there was no response from the API server.
API acts as a tunnel for the data server to communicate and serve data to what is being requested by the webserver/website. From an end-user’s perspective they see a button, click on it and they can see nothing happen.
What they don’t see is the code that shows an error in communicating with the API server. A few things can lead to this error such as a congested data/API server and therefore made it fail to respond.
After trying to load on several different browsers on his desktop, while his wife tried via mobile, neither could obtain a slot.
That’s not all the issues netizens found with the website
Sharp-eyed netizens noticed that the government website, which had a budget of RM70 million to build, was using a free version of Cloudflare, which could have possibly led to limitations.
I just waddled through some of the #CucukMYAZ website and stumbled into this. The API to get the list of PPVs is RATE LIMITED. CAN YOU NOT USE THE FREE VERSION OF CLOUDFLARE YOU NUMBNUTS! pic.twitter.com/JuR8xShKOa— dJcybersonique (@dJcybersonique) May 26, 2021

However, others claim that the reason why the website experience was so bad was due to the high volume of traffic, not the free plan limitations.
Error 1025 is rate limiting because of plan limitations. Error 1200 is rate limiting because there are still too many requests pending from the origin server. In this case it’s because the origin server is too overloaded, not because of plan limitations.— Paul Tan (@paultantk) May 26, 2021
While we could endlessly scrutinise what went on behind the site, there are two main issues to highlight here in terms of the website’s functionality.
Or TLDR;
1) Failure to accommodate high traffic;
2) Poor user experience.
Let’s hope it’s all fixed by the time the next wave of registrations come along.

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15YO Terengganu Boy Set Ablaze After Being Accused Of Stealing RM100, 6 Suspects Nabbed

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A 15-year-old school dropout went through a scare of his life after he was set on fire by six men who accused him of stealing RM100, in an incident that took place in Kampung Perasing Jaya, Jabor Kemaman last Friday.

New Straits Times reported that the victim was believed to have been doused with fuel before being set on fire, causing him to burn on his neck, front and rear of his body.
After the incident, the victim, who was in great pain, returned home and informed his father at about 3am.
He is currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit of Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan and is reported to be in stable condition.
Meanwhile, all six suspects had been detained and remanded until this Thursday by the police to assist in the investigation.
The remand order was issued by Magistrate Tengku Eliana Tuan Kamaruzaman at the Kemaman Magistrate’s Court on Sunday.
The suspects, aged between 18 and 28, were detained separately in the Kemaman district by the police, said the district police chief, Supt. Hanyan Ramlan.
This includes a 28-year-old main suspect, who was arrested at 6pm yesterday at a house in Perasing Kemaman.
It was also confirmed that the urine test conducted on the suspect found him positive for methamphetamine.
“Police investigation also found that the suspect has four previous records related to drugs,” Hanyan was quoted by the English daily.
The police have classified the case under 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.

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7 Places To Chocolate It Up In Pavilion KL

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If you’re craving for something chocolatey and sweet, why not try popping by the city for a well-earned dessert break?

Our friends at Pavilion KL has shared some of their favourite chocolate desserts that are perfect for a pick-me-up!
1. Dipndip
If you’re down to take chocolate to the next level, what better way than to indulge in dipndip?
The chocolate specialty café is known for its chocolate-on-chocolate-on-chocolate desserts. From waffles to pancakes to crepes or even just a simple hot chocolate, this is the place to live out your chocolate dreams.
Chocolate on chocolate on chocolate.(Credit: Dipndip)
Plus, dipndip is located on level 7 of Pavilion KL, offering diners a stunning view of bustling Bukit Bintang below you. But even if you’re not keen on heights, the indoor area is decorated with plush cushioned chairs and sofas for a cosy and relaxing ambiance.
2. Vanilla Mille Crepe
If you prefer something a little less intense, mille crepe cakes are lighter but still satisfies that chocolatey itch.
(Credit: Vanilla Mille Crepe)
If you’ve never tried mille crepe before, you’re missing out! Made with many layers of delicate thin crepes stacked together in between layers of cream to make a cake, mille crepe is a wonderfully light yet flavourfully rich dessert!
3. Godiva
Now what if you want soft serve ice-cream, but make it premium? Godiva’s ready to serve you (pun intended) some chocolately goodness!
(Credit: Godiva)
If you can get past the hefty price tag, Godiva’s soft serve ice cream is a rich, silky soft experience paired with a crisp waffle cone with a chocolate almond rim. Whether you like dark chocolate or white chocolate (or both!), these ice cream cones deserve your full attention.
4. Quivo
Quivo is actually a Mediterranean restaurant, but their desserts selection are definitely hard to beat.
Pick a decadent Oreo Chocolate brownie tower, featuring a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiches between two layers of hot brownies, or try something novel like the Melanzane Al Cioccolato, a chocolate-coated roasted eggplant!
(Credit: Quivo)
Regardless of what you choose, it’s definitely a good way to end your meal on a sweet note.
5. Harriston’s Chocolatier Signature Cafe
There’s chocolate, and then there’s chocolate fondue. There’s frankly nothing more fun you can do with chocolate than to melt it and dip yummy things into it.
(Credit: Harriston Chocolatier Cafe)
From fruits like strawberries and grapes to savoury snacks like pretzels, they all taste better when coated with a warm gooey chocolate dipping sauce. What’s not to love?
6. Maison
Not into fondue? Would you rather ooey gooey chocolate within a tidy dessert instead? Then try a chocolate fondant instead! Similar to the more commonly known lava cake, chocolate fondants are cakes that have a melty chocolatey middle.
(Credit: Maison)
Maison’s Valrhona Chocolate Fondant is crafted using Valrhona 70% chocolate for an intense (but not-too-sweet) chocolate flavour. It’s balanced out with a creamy Madagascar vanilla gelato and a tangy cherry compote to make a yummy dessert!
7. PAUL
This is where you go to for the most luxurious and indulgent French desserts and chocolates! French patisserie PAUL has perfected their selection of desserts and pastries, such as delectable chocolate eclairs, scrumptious tartlets, gigantic macarons, and sinful cakes.
(Credit: PAUL)
Whether you’re here for a savoury meal or a sweet dessert, it’s too easy to be transported to the streets of Paris here!

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72% Of SPM Graduates Prefer To Be Influencers, E-Hailing Drivers Than Pursuing Higher Education

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Every year, employers lament that they can’t find new hires while the people complain that they can’t find jobs.

It’s evident that there are vacancies but why are companies struggling to fill these roles? Where have the fresh graduates gone?
A recent government research might give a clue as to the reasons why.
According to Utusan, the research has found that 390,000 or 72.1% of SPM graduates have no plans to further their studies and prefer to work as online influencers, e-hailing car drivers, or food delivery riders.
The figures by the Department of Statistics showed that out of 560,000 Malaysians who hold a diploma in 2019, only 170,000 went on to further their studies.
The remaining 390,000 chose to head straight into the workforce and it’s a trend that shows no stopping for years to come.
72.1% of SPM graduates have no plans to further their studies and prefer to work as online influencers, e-hailing car drivers, or food delivery riders. Image: TRP File
The Director of Entrepreneurship, Industry and Community Networking at the University Malaysia Perlis Professor Prof. Madya Dr. Shafriza Nisha Basah expressed concern that the trend will affect the country’s long-term development.
He pointed out 3 main reasons why those in this age group are disinterested in continuing their studies:
More employment opportunities on gig platformsThe influence of social mediaThe belief that good academic results may not necessarily guarantee high-paying jobs
According to The Sun, Neal Sivadas, the Product Marketing Manager at TikTok, also pointed out that job seekers face stiff competition in the market.
He shared that the average job today gets about 250 applications to fill one role while bigger companies such as Microsoft and Google receive two million job applications annually.
With the job market being fiercely competitive coupled together with the rising cost of living, the younger generation can’t be faulted for branching out of the traditional work pathways and going where the jobs are to earn a living right away.
Some Malaysians didn’t even complete school
For illustration purpose. Image: Sayuti Zainudin/Malay Mail
Aside from that, a survey on the country’s labour force by the Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) found that 5.8% of Malaysians have never attended or completed school.
The MPC believe that this group who do not go to school are individuals from poor families, the Orang Asli communities, and in Sabah and Sarawak.
The Star reported that these students also drop out of school due to poverty, loss of interest and the system’s focus on exams.
The students further feel alienated by the curriculum content and failed to see the purpose of schooling.
There’s no motivation for the students to continue their studies when their parents also showed no concerns about their children’s education.
MPC’s development, productivity and competitiveness division director Mohamad Muzaffar Abdul Hamid said this would result in many low-skill workers in the workforce which would then cause a decrease in the nation’s productivity, innovation and competitiveness.
He added that it’ll cause difficulties in creating new job opportunities and will have an impact on low-wage workers.
Compared to a highly skilled workforce which will offer higher wages while boosting productivity and innovation.MPC’s development, productivity and competitiveness division director Mohamad Muzaffar Abdul Hamid

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Pak Cik Stranded By Roadside In Wheelchair Gets Rescued By Kind Malaysians & Police

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The Movement Control Order (MCO) hasn’t been easy, especially on vulnerable communities like the elderly.
Weâ€™re reminded of this when â€ŽMuhammad Hafizâ€Ž took to Facebook to share an incident relating to a wheelchair-bound pak cik who was stranded by the roadside in Permatang Pauh, Penang.
According to his post, the elderly man was just discharged from Hospital Seberang Jaya. He told Muhammad Hafiz that someone helped send him to the bus stop and he was trying to get home.
Though he wanted to send the elderly man home, Muhammad Hafiz wasn’t sure if he could due to the MCO. So, he decided to call the police for help.
Credit: Muhammad Hafiz/Facebook
Soon, a patrol car from the Seberang Jaya Police Station arrived and the policeman along with the good samaritan helped the frail pak cik into the police car.
The incident ended on a happy note with the policeman sending the pak cik home.
Credit: Muhammad Hafiz/Facebook
This just goes to show how the community and authorities can work together to help each other during this difficult time. Letâ€™s all help each other and a big thank you to the kind-hearted people who helped this pak cik!

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Nasi Paku’ Trend: Child Undergoes Surgery To Remove Nail In Stomach

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Eateries usually use rubber bands for their food and beverage packaging.

But recently, restaurants in Kelantan are getting attention for packaging foods with nails in a trend known as ‘Nasi Paku’.
Who would have thought, despite its uniqueness, this trend has invited danger when a child reportedly swallowed a nail.
According to Public Health Malaysia, the child had to be taken to the hospital to undergo emergency surgery.
It is understood that the child swallowed the nail on a packet of ‘Nasi Paku’ and the X-Ray results showed that it was in the stomach.
Seorang kanak² dibawa oleh keluarga ke kecemasan hospital kerana dikhuatiri tertelan paku. Kanak² tersebut mengalami sakit perut & menangis tidak henti. Imbasan xray mendapati paku tersebut telah sampai ke bahagian perut.Pembedahan kecemasan terpaksa dilakukan untuk..Thread pic.twitter.com/jjG7g7JXnq— Public Health Malaysia (@health_malaysia) December 31, 2021
According to Public Health Malaysia’s Twitter post, the incident occurred when the child complained of stomach pain and cried incessantly.
Public Health Malaysia informed that the use of nails is not recommended because it is categorized as a food hazard.
It also reminded that restaurants can be penalized under the Food Act 1983 for causing food hazards.
Consumers can take action by reporting errant food operators to the nearest District Health Office.
The advice is largely supported by netizens who largely oppose the ridiculous ‘trend’.

The comments section was flooded with frustration from netizens who could not comprehend why it is necessary to use nails.
They pointed out that rubber bands are easier to use and safer for the public.
The use of nails had been strongly criticized by netizens. (Source: Twitter)
Some questioned if the restaurant operators had ever attended any food handling course.
Netizens said the food operators probably never had any training on food handling. (Source: Twitter)
Netizens also highlighted that staplers, which are commonly used in food packaging, are also dangerous.
Selain paku, tolonglah stop guna stapler untuk buat bekas tepung pelita, tutup bekas plastik kuih, etc. Also stop guna tin untuk hidang nasi apa benda entah hari tu viral katanya. 😭Buat marketing tingkatkan sales dan potong kos penyediaan perlu ambil kira nyawa juga. ✅ https://t.co/vTcavkYhGe— AWANG (@idespisecats) December 31, 2021
According to Sinar Harian, the trend of using nails in food wrapping has started in Kelantan as early as way back in the 70s.
Accordingly, food operators use nails as they can hold food packaging more securely than rubber bands.
Hopefully, the ‘Nasi Paku’ will stop and food operators will pay more attention towards ensuring proper and safe food packaging.

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The ‘New Normal’ Of Happy Hours Includes A Virtual Bar And On-Demand Drinks Delivery

There’s a new bar in town. We were told that it’s centrally located, parking won’t be a problem, and that it’s free from traffic jams no matter which part of town you’re driving from.
That’s because Bar-United, which will be open for business from 13 August 2020 onwards, is a virtual bar.

(Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia)

How does a virtual bar work?

Bar-United’s concept is such that they want to replicate the social bar experience as closely as possible. Upon login on bar-united.com.my, you and your friends can pick a table, order some bar snacks and drinks, and chat the night away as you would at a bar.
The difference is that the ‘table’ is actually a virtual chat room; while the food and drinks are served to you via delivery.

(Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia)

This virtual bar is a collaboration between Chivas Regal Malaysia and a number of popular bars around Klang Valley. You can buy a bottle of Chivas Regal via Bar-United’s Marketplace feature; while cocktails and bar snacks can be ordered from the bars on the platform via their Bar-Tails feature.
There is also a loyalty programme in this virtual bar, called Bar-United Points, which can be redeemed in the form of vouchers to be spent on Bar-United itself or in the bars on the platform.

Could this be the future of our happy hours?

As much as we fear the pandemic, we still miss catching up with our friends over a drink as well as the friendly atmosphere we experience at the bars.

(Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia)

Humans are social creatures after all – while it makes sense to practise distancing in a physical sense, social distancing is something that we cannot and should not do for long. Bar-United solves this problem by allowing Malaysians to relive the social experience they enjoyed in bars, while practising safe physical distancing at the same time.
This is also a way that Chivas Regal Malaysia is helping businesses sustain throughout these difficult times.

With the pandemic affecting many industries across the globe, we created this initiative to support our partners from the Food & Beverage and Entertainment industries by giving them a platform to be able to do what they do best despite the circumstances.Managing Director of Pernod Ricard Malaysia & Thailand Sébastien Mouquet

It is also said that live-streamed entertainment by local artistes will be made available on the Bar-United platform in the next phase.
Having attended the media preview of this new bar experience, it seems that Bar-United could well be the ‘new normal’ of our bar experiences.
You can check this new watering hole out at bar-united.com.my on 13 August 2020.

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New Netflix Show Is Based On The Legend Of The Mooncake Festival

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Netflix is releasing a new movie based on the legend of Chang’E, the lady on the moon. If she sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because Chang’E is closely tied to the annual Mooncake Festival, or the Mid-Autumn Festival.
The new show is called Over The Moon, in which a young Asian girl builds a rocketship to launch herself into the moon, chasing after her deceased mother, who was forced to leave the world just like Chang’E.
Chang ‘E is often depicted like this in flowy robes, with her companion rabbit on the moon where she lives.(Credit: Pngtree)
Legend has it that Chang’E took a magic elixir of immortality, forcing her to be separated from her beloved husband. She then took up residence on the moon with a magical rabbit, to be known as The Moon Goddess.
Over The Moon is proving to be a diverse addition to the heartfelt animated movies out there, as the trailer itself shows the vivid culture and traditions surrounding the Mooncake festival, such as lanterns, a family reunion, and even a beautiful snow-white bunny called Bungee.
What makes Over The Moon truly special is also the outstanding voice cast for an animated musical! Yes, there will be lots of singing and new songs for everyone to enjoy. Watch out for recognizable voices from Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo (Hamilton), Ken Jeong (Community), John Cho (Harold & Kumar), Ruthie Ann Miles (The King & I), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy), Robert G. Chiu, Margaret Cho (All-American Girl), and Kimiko Glenn (Orange Is The New Black).
The show is slotted to premiere later this year, most likely around mid-autumn, so you don’t have to wait too long to watch the movie!
Watch the trailer for yourself here (and prepare a tissue if you cry easily- I did!):

https://www.facebook.com/netflixph/videos/558521851485017/

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Malaysians Roast 30+ Yr Old Actors Playing Highschool Students

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Malaysians online have been poking fun at a drama series on a local TV station for their use of what netizens are saying â€œunsuitableâ€ actors to play the roles of high school students.
A snippet of a scene from the series was shared on TV1â€™s official Twitter account which was what got people talking.Â
In the viral scene, three siblings all dressed in highschool uniform are standing outside with a woman who is meant to be their mother. However, Malaysians online are saying that despite the uniforms, the three siblings still look the same age as their mother.

https://twitter.com/tv1_rtm/status/1253992295730343937

“What’s wrong with mum? Why did she suddenly want to look at the contents of Jalil’s bag?”
The drama series, reportedly an adaptation of a novel by the same name, has already aired their fourth episode and tells the story of a boy named Jalil, played by actor Saharul Ridzwan, who is shunned by his own family since he was young.
Malaysian netizens opined that the scene should have starred younger actors so that the age difference between the mother and her kids was more prominent.Â
ye tahu age is just a number. tapi… pic.twitter.com/MCSm5Bz0e7— Adan Qirin (@hmdnshqrn) April 25, 2020
“Yes, I know age is just a number. However….”
Mak dia umur setahun dah beranak dah.— meranwho? (@meranmohmed) April 26, 2020
“The mother gave birth to them when she was 1-years-old.”
budak ni berapa kali ulang kelas ni awat tua beno bahahahhaahha— bored. (@marhaenbosan) April 25, 2020
“How many times did this student have to repeat his year? He looks so old already.”
Aku syak ni budak SPM2020 kena ambik SPM tahun 2030 sebab PKP lama sangat— Palataologist 🕙 (@NetizenHolland) April 25, 2020
“I suspect the character is an SPM student in 2020 who had to take his SPM in 2030 because the movement control order (MCO) went on for so long.”
On top of that, they said that Saharul Ridzuanâ€™s buff figure made him look even older than his character compared to the rest of the actors.
Main gym dari darjah 3 ke apa budak sekolah ni? Sado semacam je.— Alpacakau (@muhdarif69) April 25, 2020
“Did this kid start going to the gym when he was 9-years-old? He’s weirdly buff for a boy his age.”
Interestingly, the actor being made fun of was able to laugh at the comedy of the situation too and responded to their tweets clarifying that heâ€™s actually playing an STPM student.
Tak budak sangat tu. Dah stpm 😆— SR (@SaharulRidzwan) April 25, 2020
“He’s not supposed to be that young. He’s an STPM student already.”

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