ALERT: Maybank Service Disruption Is Happening This Friday, 9 October

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Maybank has announced a service disruption this Friday, 9 October that will render select services unavailable for a period of time.

In a Facebook post, the bank explains that the disruption will happen from 11:30pm until 11:59pm on Friday for the following services:
Maybank2u & Online PaymentsMaybank2u AppMaybank QR PayMaybank Wealth AppFPX PaymentIVRDebit Card TransactionsATMSmart Recycler Machine (SRM)Cheque Deposit Machine
Maybank advises customers to perform necessary transactions in advance. For more enquiries, the bank can be contacted via Facebook (HERE) or e-mail at mgcc@maybank.com.

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The Tajuddin Tale: The Man Who Spilled The Tea On UMNO’s Infighting & Plan To Install Anwar As PM

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By now, most would have known that UMNO, had planned to install Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the prime minister before its own vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob assumed the post.

This was revealed by former UMNO supreme council member Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman in a presser recently.
Tajuddin claimed that he was one of the UMNO MPs that signed statutory declarations (SD) signed last year supporting opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as prime minister.
During the same press conference, Tajuddin also revealed that there was an internal ploy to topple party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi – the same man that ordered for Tajuddin to be dropped from the Malay right-wing party’s supreme council line-up last Friday.

According to Tajuddin, the movement was led by UMNO’s deputy-president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, popularly known as Tok Mat, together with Zahid’s predecessor Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
He also shared with the media a picture of a meeting in his house that was attended by several UMNO top guns including Najib, Mohamad, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khalid Nordin and Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz where they allegedly discuss the plan to remove Zahid from his post.
The former UMNO election director revealed all this a few days after he was removed by Zahid from UMNO’s supreme council line-up as he was critical of the party.
But who exactly is Tajuddin?
He’s the three-term Pasir Salak MP
Despite being dropped from the UMNO supreme council line-up and in danger of being sacked from the party, Tajuddin appears to be relaxed and confident about retaining his seat.
Tajuddin also indicates that he could retain the parliamentary seat even if he’s outside of UMNO – as he had held the Pasir Salak seat for three terms – winning the seat in three consecutive general elections with an increasing majority each time.
During the last general election, Tajuddin retained the Pasir Salak seat after he emerged the winner of a three-cornered contest – defeating Salihuddin Radin Sumadi (Pakatan Harapan) and Zafarulazhan Zan (PAS) –  with a 7,712-vote majority.
In GE13, Tajuddin won the seat with a majority of 7,386 votes, a huge increase from the majority he enjoyed in 2008, whereby he won the seat for the first time with only a 2,688-vote majority.
He was also part of the Cabinet line-up from 2013 to 2018, during which he served as the deputy agriculture and agro-based industry minister.
Prior to that, he was the Kampong Gajah assemblyman between 2004 and 2008.
An ally to PM Ismail
Tajuddin was seen as one of Ismail’s loyalists. While Zahid’s faction within UMNO had repeatedly called for the 15th general election to be called immediately, Tajuddin is one of the few party leaders who opposed the idea and continue to back Ismail to lead the government.
On 13 June last year, Tajuddin said that instead of holding the general election during the pandemic, UMNO should mobilise the party’s election machinery to help the government contain Covid-19.
He is also Malaysia’s new ambassador to Indonesia.
Despite numerous calls for Ismail to replace Tajuddinn with somebody else, he defended the latter’s appointment, stating that the Pasir Salak lawmaker is a seasoned and experienced politician.
Always an UMNO man

Tajuddin became active in politics in the early 80s. He was the Pasir Salak UMNO Youth Chief between 1982 to 1988 and was part of the UMNO Youth Exco from 1986 to 1988.
However, when the party was split into two in the late 80s as he was barred from joining UMNO Baru as he was seen aligned with its splinter party, the Semangat 46.
He was only allowed to join the party in 1990 after the allegation was found to be baseless.
Tajuddin, however, was sacked from the party in 1995 as he allegedly dished out a whopping RM6 million in order to win the Pasir Salak division chief post but was re-accepted into the party in 1998 and had since climbed up the ladder in UMNO.
Controversy Magnet
Remember Tajuddin’s short-lived tenure as Prasarana Malaysia Bhd chairman?

He was terminated from his post by the Finance Ministry after being widely criticised for his way of handling a press conference following the LRT Kelana Jaya line train collision incident last year during which 47 commuters were severely injured, while another 166 people sustained minor injuries.
He also had caused uproars in Parliament in the last few years.
In 2008, he called Ipoh Barat MP M. Kulasegaran a “bastard” after the DAP lawmaker said that the Indian community in Pasir Salak doesn’t approve of him.
And in 2016, Tajuddin was reprimanded for his remarks after he referred to Seputeh MP Teresa Kok as “the only woman with a ‘kok’ in Parliament”.
Will we hear more from Tajuddin?
Based on his performance in the last three general elections, it is safe to say that Tajuddin remains popular with the Pasir Salak constituents.
While his position as UMNO member remains in the balance, as Tajuddin said, he can always defend his seat in the next general election by contesting as an independent candidate.
Hence, we can expect to hear more from this maverick politician in the future.

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New SOP For High Altitude Hiking & Climbing Introduced

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Every climbing or hiking activity on a hill or mountain over 457.2 meters tall in Peninsular Malaysia must meet a specified ratio of one guide to 7 participants from this year onwards.

For context, popular hiking spot Broga Hill in Semenyih has an altitude of around 400 metres.
Bernama reports that the new rules by the Peninsular Forestry Department is introduced to improve the safety of visitors, as well as a precautionary measure to control the spread of Covid-19.
Director of Forest Eco-Park and State Park Forest of the Peninsular Forestry Department, Mohd Yussainy Md Yusop said that the State Forestry Department will identify climbing areas that are required to use the services of mountain forestry guides.
The condition for the ratio of one guide to seven people for activities in the climbing area with a height of 1,500 feet or 457.2m is so that every movement in and out of the forest can be controlled by the Forestry Department and the guide.Mohd Yussainy Md Yusop, Director of Forest Eco-Park & State Park Forest of the Peninsular Forestry Department.
For climbs below an altitude of 457.2m, the guideline does not apply as it is up to the  public to hire personal guides.
The Forestry Department will spend a year raising awareness on this new guide before enforcement takes place in 2022.
The public is currently permitted to partake in a wide range of outdoor activities like having a picnic, camping, hiking, jungle tracking, rock climbing, paragliding, riding ATVs and other extreme funtime stuff at Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) areas following strict standard operating procedures (SOP).
Camp, hiking, and staying overnight at the country’s National Parks is also allowed in RMCO areas.

Hiking SOP in CMCO Areas
According to the latest Conditional Movement Control Order SOP (4 Jan 2021) by the National Security Council (MKN), non-contact sports and recreational activities (indoors and outdoors) are allowed.
It is also not mandatory to wear a face mask during sports and recreational activities indoor and outdoor.
Under MKN’s Sports and Recreational Sector SOPs, physical distancing of 3-5 metres must be maintained at all times during hikes or dynamic activities.
READ MORE: Official CMCO SOP As Of 4th January 2021 (In English)

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Malaysia Refuse To Recognise Sulu Sultan’s “Heirs” RM62 Billion Claim

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Malaysia refused to acknowledge the compensation awarded to Sulu sultan heirs as it violates the country’s sovereign immunity while also raising questions regarding the claimants’ identities.

In a joint statement today, the Foreign Ministry and the Attorney General Chambers said that the Malaysian government had not taken part in the purported arbitration in Paris, France where Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa ruled that Malaysian government must pay the descendants of Sulu sultan RM62.59 billion.
“Malaysia has always upheld and has never waived its sovereign immunity as a sovereign state,” the statement reads.
“In addition, the subject matter of the claim is not commercial in nature and thus cannot be subject to arbitration and the 1878 agreement contains no arbitration agreement.
“We further stress that the claimants’ identities are doubtful and have yet to be verified,” it added.
Joint statement by Wisma Putra and the ATtorney General’s Chambers regarding ruling made in international court in France that Malaysia must pay the descendants of Sulu sultan RM62.59 billion
The Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in respond to question from the media yesterday said that a statement will be issued by The Foreign Affairs Ministry and The Attorney General Office regarding the RM62 billion compensation payment towards the Sulu sultan’s heirs.
“The Foreign Ministry and the Attorney-General Chambers will be making a statement soon,” said Ismail Sabri.

It was previously reported that Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa had ruled in an arbitration court in Paris that the Malaysian government must pay the descendants of Sulu sultan RM62.59 billion for violating a treaty signed in 1878.
The 1878 treaty, signed on Spanish soil by by Sultan Jamal Al Alam of Sulu with Baron de Overbeck and Alfred Dent of the British North Borneo Company stipulates that North Borneo (Sabah) was either ceded or leased (depending on the translation used) to the company in return for a yearly payment of 5,000 Malayan Dollar.
Malaysia had been paying the Sulu Sultanate’s heirs RM5,300 annually since Sabah joined the Federation in 1963 but has stopped the practice in 2013, following the armed incursion in Lahad Datu.
Malaysia was not represented in the Paris arbitration hearing however it was reported that Malaysia is challenging Stampa’s validity to hear the case in criminal court.
Unless it was cancelled, Malaysia has three months to pay RM62.59 billion to the Sulu sultan’s descendants or being risk incurring extra interest on the payment.
READ MORE: International Court Ruled That Malaysia Must Pay RM62 Billion To Sulu Sultan’s Descendents

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A Treat For The Soul: Local Musical Comedy ‘Fortune Kooky’ To Hit The Stage This April

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For those who have been waiting for the art scene to make a comeback, get ready for the all-Malaysian musical comedy Fortune Kooky which will only be showing for a limited time this April.

Fortune Kooky tells one of our favourite stories: an ordinary Malaysian hitting the jackpot and earning a fortune.
Jared, played by Ronnie, is the son of a hawker who aspires to become rich by developing a new fitness app. He received a blessing from the God of Wealth played by Alvin Looi, and it seems that all his dreams are coming true.
Main character Jared (right), his mother Anne (left), and flamboyant cousin Jessica (bottom).(Credit: KuLT Productions)
Yet the sudden influx of fortune has untold consequences. While he wanted a better life for his mother Anne, played by Rachel Liu; girlfriend Rachel played by Angie Cheah; and best friend-slash-business partner Arvind played by Nikkhil, things take an unexpected turn.
In the pursuit of money, will he end up losing what really matters in life?
Money Talks
The writers of Fortune Kooky were inspired by personal experiences with money, especially by how easy it is to get into serious trouble after making major financial mistakes.
Writer and executive producer Terence Toh notes that while many are great at earning money, not as many are great at spending it wisely.
The main cast of Fortune Kooky.(Credit: KuLT Productions)
In fact, wasted money on frivolous, useless things is pretty much a universally shared experience.
Whether we like it or not, money plays a major role in anyone’s life. I don’t think there’s anyone on earth, no matter how rich or poor, who isn’t concerned about their finances to some degree.Terence Toh, writer and executive producer of Fortune Kooky
Expect A Night Rich With Entertainment
The team behind Fortune Kooky, KuLT Productions, are the same people from 2019’s breakout musical comedy The Working Dead, which was nominated for 13 awards at the 2019 Boh Cameronian Arts Awards and won 3.
Fortune Kooky Creative team Terence Toh, Kelvin Loh and Lydia Tong.(Credit: KuLT Productions)
If history is any indication, then you wouldn’t want to miss a fantastically entertaining show with energetic performances, a thrilling story, and unforgettable songs.
The 2-hour musical will feature 12 original songs written by Terence Toh and Lydia Tong, with music by Tong and Kelvin Loh.
However, this time, their musical will only run on one weekend, from April 7-10, at Nero Event Space, Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre in 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
There’s no better time to support the return of Malaysian’s art scene and promise yourself a kooky good time! Get tickets here or check out the event page for further details here.

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All 7,000 Registered Childcare Centres Can Resume Business

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According to Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, all 7,000 registered childcare centres can now resume their operations as long as they follow guidelines.
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has released new satisfactory and comprehensive SOPs for childcare centres. (These guidelines are supposed to be on ministry’s website, but TRP could not find the information at the time of writing.)
Ismail Sabri says that this move will help lift the burden of working parents who are going back to work and have no one to help care for the children at home.
He also mentioned that there are employers who force employees who need to care for their children to take unpaid leave instead of allowing them to work from home, something that the government has explicitly cautioned against.
The childcare centres allowed to reopen refer to taska, while preschools and kindergartens (tadika and tabika respectively) will still need to wait as the government coordinates the SOPs required.
This is because the management of preschools and kindergartens are under the supervision of multiple ministries, including the Ministry of Education.

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Malaysian Covid-19 Patients Traumatized After Being Targets Of Public Ridicule

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If contracting a life-threatening disease wasnâ€™t torture enough, some Covid-19 patients have become the unfortunate targets of public abuse and ridicule.
Sharing traumatic experiences of having his identity unwillingly exposed and being bombarded by hurtful messages online, a local, Covid-19 patient voices his frustrations on being stigmatized for his ailment.
Individuals were being singled out for returning home from overseas and being involved with the tabligh cluster, among others.(Credit: Tai’s Captures/Unsplash)
Speaking to reporters at Bernama, a man describes the emotional and mental stress he faced after being branded as a Covid-19 â€œsuper spreaderâ€.
What’s even scarier was the fact that news of his infection had gone out to the public before he’d even had the chance to mention it to his family, and before he’d even arrived at the hospital for treatment.
Dealing with the hate messages was a traumatic experience for me and at one point, I thought of running away from the hospital but I managed to calm down… I felt as if I was fighting two battles, one with the virus and the other with the stigma (of being infected with Covid-19).Confessed a man only identified as Ching, a recovered Covid-19 patient – via Bernama

Though having made a full recovery, the man says that the stigma of being an infected patient still follows him around and greatly affects his life.
Making things worse
Experts are saying that the stigma of being a Covid-19 patient is not only harmful to the wellbeing of the patient themselves but may also make the pandemic at large a whole lot worse.
Local psychologist and member of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Wong Kok Fye, explained that trauma from being the subject of mockery and contempt can result in a person potentially hurting themselves or others.
A man being swabbed for testing.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Even worse, fear of becoming a Covid-19 patient may also force people to shy away from seeking medical attention when presented with the illness, which can result in the further spread of the contagion, and inevitably, more lives being lost.
You may read more on the confessions of a Covid-19 patient, HERE.

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Pregnant Woman Bitten By Neighbour’s Dog in Cheras

A 35-year-old pregnant woman sustained an injury on her right forearm after she was bitten by the neighbour’s dog while trying to protect her children last Saturday.
The incident occurred at a condominium car park in Cheras, according to Kajang district police chief Mohd Zaid Hassan.

The dog, a Labrador breed, belonged to another woman who is also a resident of the condominium.
Mohd Zaid also said that the 38-year-old woman did not possess a license to own the dog.
He explained that apparently, the dog freed itself from the care of its owner before the incident. He also said that the case is being investigated for negligence in taking care of the animal.
Mohd Zaid said that the police are confirming with the Kajang Municipal Council regarding the dog’s licence. Should the dog be unlicensed, police would charge the owner in court, said Zaid.
Dog owners in Malaysia are required to apply for a licence through their respective local authorities.
READ MORE: Want to keep an “aggressive dog breed” in KL? Here’s what you need to know
Unlicensed dog owners can be charged with a fine of up to RM2,000, a prison sentence not exceeding one year, or both.

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Grasshoppers Are Like Tasty, Crunchy, Multivitamins And Here’s Why You Should Give Them A Chance

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Grasshoppers have been described as tasting similar to shrimp, and who doesn’t love a crispy Ebi tempura dipped in sweet-salty dipping sauce?

If the thought of consuming grasshoppers repulses you, you’re not alone. But did you know they are actually a sought after snack not only in our neighbouring countries like Thailand but there are several foodies here who are jumping at the chance to get their fingers on these six-legged bugs?
That’s where sisters Emi Zuhaida and Emi Zuhaika Husain come in. They’ve been selling deep-fried grasshoppers to customers in Kelantan, Johor, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang and their customers are loving it.
“Delicious but hard to find”
(Credit: Facebook)
Emi Zuhaida has been told by foodies that deep-fried grasshoppers are delicious but hard to find. However, the sisters have been lucky to have a producer of the exotic snack in Pasir Puteh that sends them 15-20, 100gm jars every couple of days.
Each jar sells for RM16, which sounds like a pretty decent side hustle for the sisters. In fact, the high demand allows for them to use the Cash-On-Delivery (COD) method.
It’s all in the preparation
Spiced grasshoppers are a particular favourite for the sisters because of the seasoning, described as “sweet-salty and rich coconut milk taste, as well as crunch.”
They say crunchy turmeric or spiced insects are a favourite for Kelantan folk with some customers who buy them as presents for their parents and family members because it used to be a favourite of theirs, while others just want to give it a try.
“Delicious” AND healthy
Despite being classified as an insect, which might make some people’s skin crawl, Grasshoppers provide disease-fighting antioxidants.
An article published in Frontiers in Nutrition says they contain five times more antioxidants than fresh orange juice.
And according to the National Autonomous University of Mexico, grasshoppers are also very beneficial because of their extremely high vitamin A, B, C and protein content. They can contain more protein than both fish and milk.
These jumping green critters are also known to have a high amount of fibre, and provide very high doses of magnesium, calcium, and zinc – nutrients we often lack in our normal diets.
After reading about all the nutritional value, grasshoppers are beginning to sound a lot like a multivitamin in the form of a crunchy snack, doesn’t it?
Not just grasshoppers, but other bugs too
(Credit: Webmd)
But grasshoppers aren’t the only bugs you can eat that are healthy for you. Crickets, mealworms, termites, and black soldier fly larvae come highly recommended by the health and wellness website Everyday Health and are collectively good sources of protein and healthy unsaturated fat.
Although I’ve never tasted grasshoppers, I can attest that eating fried insects isn’t as nasty as it sounds. It’s all about mentally preparing yourself and biting the bullet when the opportunity arises to bite the bug.

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Malaysia Wants To Make Smoking Illegal For People Born After 2005

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Malaysia is pushing for legislation to make it illegal for Malaysians born after 2005 to buy tobacco, according to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He mentioned the government’s intentions during the World Health Organisation’s Executive Board meeting, saying that it will bring an endgame to generational smoking.
Malaysia would like to highlight the negative impact of tobacco on NCDs (non-communicable diseases) which is well-known. We, like some other WIPO countries hope to pass a legislation, which, if successful, will bring about a generation endgame to smoking by making it illegal for the sale of tobacco and other smoking products to anyone born after 2005.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
Announcing Malaysia’s legislative plans for a tobacco generation endgame to not sell smoking products to anyone born after 2005 at the @WHO #EB150. pic.twitter.com/CfX44NurAB— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) January 27, 2022
He has mentioned previously that he will table a new Tobacco and Smoking Control Act during the next Parliament session to replace current tobacco product control legislation, based on reports from CodeBlue.
For too long, our health care system has been burdened with health care issues resulting from smoking. This allocation will enable smoking to be phased out in stages until one day in future, Malaysia will be a smoke-free country.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin

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Driver Crashes Into Petrol Pump And Motorcycle After Suffering Heart Attack

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A pickup truck has crashed into a fuel pump after the driver had a heart attack.

The aftermath of the incident was captured on video and shared on social media by TikTok user @chongykush.
The video shows a badly damaged Nissan-type pickup truck and an oil pump that had been knocked down.
The incident is believed to have occurred at a Shell station in Taman Teluk Gedang.
Accordingly, the pickup truck was driven by a senior citizen who died on the spot.
@chongykush said the collision happened because the driver could not control the vehicle from skidding.
At the time of writing, the TikTok post was viewed more than 320,000 times.
Netizens thank @chongykush for clearing the air. It was previously thought that the accident was caused by reckless driving.
  @chongykush Kejadian di shell taman teluk gedung indah #shell #eksiden #portklang #rip ♬ original sound  – Mohd Ezwan Shah

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Queen deactivates Twitter; #AmpunTuanku trends as M’sians call for her return

Despite the recent racial, religious and political tension that has been circulating the Malaysian online sphere recently, the Agongâ€™s wife, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, has been a constant source of joy and laughter to her Twitter followers through funny and cute posts on her @cheminahsayang account.
Permasisuri Agong Che Minah GIF from Permasisuriagong GIFs

Unfortunately, the Raja Permaisuri Agong appears to have deactivated her account, yesterday (Sept 11).
Screenshots of Tunku Azizah’s Twitter profile yesterday (left) and today (right)Picture credit: Twitter
Since then, Malaysians loyal to Tunku Azizah have launched a campaign to call the Permaisuri Agong back to Twitter.
As soon as netizens caught wind of her leaving the social media site, they quickly began sharing an #AmpunTuanku hashtag in a bid to convince Tunku Azizah to change her mind.

Iâ€™m coming from a state where we donâ€™t have royals, but having them as our King & Queen is a true blessing. They represent the unity of this country, a symbol to unite us. Ampun Tuanku, Iâ€™m sorry you have to go through this #AmpunTuanku
— clarky (@itsclrkhns) September 11, 2019

Not like always 😔😭..we're so sorry, some of us just dont deserve a king and queen as good as you both..we all love you Tuanku Permaisuri Agong ❤ #AmpunTuanku pic.twitter.com/p92x1oUsOy
— aaira_ syifaa (@iwillbemyself_7) September 12, 2019

Tunku Azizah, you are precious on our eyes. We are grateful for having such a humble King and Queen. You are our friend on Twitter. Please, we begging you, come back.. @cheminahsayang #AmpunTuanku
— hazim husaini | ØØ§Ø²ÙŠÙ… ØÙˆØ³Ø§ÙŠÙ†ÙŠ (@hazimhusaini__) September 11, 2019

she is just like another mother to me , MANAAA IBUUUUUU #AmpunTuanku 🙇🏻♂🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/bEWfSBvKUP
— Î›DÎ›M (@Admsuhaimi_) September 12, 2019

“Where is mother?”

I too, found it odd at first, that our Queen would post so much and so regularly to Twitter. But I felt that she was just going with the times. Our lives are so public these days. So, why should royals be immune.
I hope that she decides to resume her postings.#AmpunTuanku
— Shawn Tan 🇲🇾 (@sybreon) September 12, 2019

Raja Permaisuri Agong must know that rakyat Malaysia reallyÂ² adore with her. We all love you our lovely Queen, we all love you! 😭💖 #AmpunTuanku
— wawan 🇲🇾💞 (@nurulwassini) September 12, 2019

HOW CAN YALLS THROW HATE TO THIS WONDERFUL, ADORABLE, AND HUMBLE WOMAN? Our Permaisuri Agong didnâ€™t deserve the hates. Yalls should know adab in using social media. #AmpunTuanku pic.twitter.com/TRyOuU8Pgk
— Fatindaeyo (@iKON__BOBBYYY) September 12, 2019

“Y’alls should know the proper etiquette in using social media”
The hashtag trended as #1 in Malaysia for most of today and has remained as one of the top 3 trends. Besides that, â€œPermaisuri Agongâ€ has also been in the top 3 on the same list throughout today.
Even butterflies like her.Picture credit: Kosmo
The deactivation of her account is believed to be a result of several negative tweets about the Raja Permaisuri Agong that were posted recently.
Do you think Tunku Azizah will eventually return to Twitter?
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Speedy Video in Mid Valley Closes Down and Netizens Reminisce

Do you guys remember the good old days of buying CDs and DVDs?
Looking for the best movies to watch over dinner with the family. Your older sister would be combing through the albums, torn between the Fall Out Boy album or the new Britney release. Your younger siblings in the animated section, arguing over getting either Kamen Rider or Ultraman.
Dvd Logo GIF from Dvd GIFs

It seems like those days are well gone now, even more so with the rise in streaming. With services like Netflix, Hulu, iFlix, and even Amazon Primeâ€” the need for buying DVDs no longer exists. Why would you fork out money for a physical copy when everything is available at the touch of a finger, right?Â
Twitter user Putra Adib posted that the iconic Mid Valley outlet for Speedy Video was closing down, which caused quite a stir amongst Malaysians.

Part of the journey is the end. We are entering a new age. To all movie lovers, ramai-2 beri penghormatan terakhir kepada #Speedy / come to Midvalley theyâ€™re having mega kawkaw promotions before closing! pic.twitter.com/D9wFJ6yzEO
— putraadib. (@putraadibadham) September 8, 2019

The tweet went viral almost immediately, with tons of replies from shocked Malaysians.
Adib also posted in his thread about all of the CDs and DVDs being marked down for insane prices, urging cinephiles and collectors to head on down and grab what they can. The promotion will be going on until the 15th of September, so you only have a few more days to rush on over!

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— putraadib. (@putraadibadham) September 8, 2019

Netizens also took this moment to reflect and reminisce the beloved outlet. After all, Speedy Video has been standing tall for 30 years. To many of us, it was a must-visit place in our youth!

Screenshot from Twitter

Screenshot from Twitter

Screenshot from Twitter

Itâ€™s undeniable that Speedy Video has left a mark in our hearts. Be it that One Direction limited edition CD you lined up in advance for, or the boxsets of your favourite TV show you found buried at the back; we all have some shared nostalgia about walking through the doors of Speedy.
It may be the end of an era, but hey, at least we had a good run.
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Article by Leyasheena Panicker


ZUS Coffee Welcomes Their 100th Store & First Coffee Academy In Tropicana Gardens Mall

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ZUS Coffee hasn’t been around for that long. In fact, they were established only since the end of 2019. However, they have been expanding quite quickly in almost three years.

Starting from their very first outlet in Binjai 8 to their new 100th outlet in Tropicana Gardens Mall, ZUS Coffee has made it far as a homegrown coffee brand in Malaysia. They are also targeting to reach 180 outlets and create 1000 jobs by the end of this year.
(Credit: ZUS Coffee)
First Barista Academy
Commemorating their 100th outlet yesterday on the third floor of the mall, they also celebrated the opening of their first barista academy; a place where they can train new members effectively and professionally before assigning them to work at their respective outlets. On-the-job baristas are also provided refresher courses to be in line with the latest developments in the coffee scene.
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Before this, they’ve been training their new recruits in small spaces in their HQ at Taman Desa, then Glenmarie. Now that they’re expanding exponentially, they can finally open up an official barista academy. The academy aims to nurture consistency in all aspects from careful food handling and hygiene to providing service to the customers with a smile.
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
This new academy is attached to the store beside it and is made transparent for customers to see the process. This is made so that the trainees can build confidence and professionalism while in training.
Curious onlookers can take a peek at how your favourite drinks are made in the academy. Just don’t startle the newbies though!
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Additionally, after more than two years in operation, ZUS Coffee has also attained their HALAL certification by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). This marks another milestone in ZUS Coffee’s effort to be closer to the community.
(Credit: ZUS Coffee)
Also calling their fans ZUSsies, they wanna express their gratitude for having the ZUSsies supporting them and enabling them to great achievements this far. Thanks to them, they have served more than 10.5 million cups of daily necessity to customers nationwide to this date!
Moreover, their easy and user-friendly application has also been downloaded more than 850, 000 times. Another cause of celebration for them.
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
ZUS coffee strives to make their coffee a necessity, not a luxury and will continue to serve their customers with a big smile.
READ MORE: Zus X Hype Synergise On Capsule Collection Twelve & Timely Drink Series Oat’clock

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Malaysians Share Funny Moments Before The Movement Control Order

Malaysians prove that they still have a sense of humour even when there’s a crisis.
As the country is going through the movement control order for two weeks, some people have been buying food and necessities in droves, leaving behind empty shelves at supermarkets within a short span of time.
Even though some panicked before the order, others saw the funny side of crisis as they posted their mishaps online and we’ve compiled a few of them.
Panic buying got the best of Kak Yan

The panic buying got the best of “Kak Yan” who accidentally bought prayer oil instead of cooking oil as she was panicking to stock up.
The conversation was shared in Reddit where users commented that the oil was unsafe for consumption and it’s used primarily to light the lamps in temples.
One redditor explained:
Picture Credit: r/Malaysia
Gotta stay safe!
Antara yang habis diborong from r/malaysia

Malaysians have been urged to take safety precautions but no one can ever be too “safe”.
One user on Reddit (r/malaysia) posted a rack of condoms that was cleared up at one of the local supermarkets clearly showing how much Malaysians care about protecting themselves.
The comments from the Redditors? Well, you have to read them for yourself.
Picture Credit: r/Malaysia
There’s no such thing as too much Maggi
College students during lockdown be like from r/malaysia

Maggi is a household favourite and a staple for college and university students throughout the nation.
One Reddit user posted a car bonnet filled to the brim with the instant noodle as people are stocking up in response to the movement control order.
How can a student afford so much? A redditor has that answered that question:
Picture Credit: r/Malaysia

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Alibaba.com Teams Up With MATRADE & MDEC To Help SMEs Go International

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Alibaba.com recently launched its Pandemic Recovery Support Program in collaboration with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Malaysia Digital Economy Cooperation (MDEC), to help more Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business internationally to counter the impact of Covid-19.

The program will provide free training courses to any interested SMEs to fast track their onboarding process.
Free Training For Onboarding
The Alibaba.com Seller Training E-Course (ASTE) is designed for suppliers new to the platform. It is a two-day online training program that offers 12 hours of online classroom sessions in four modules as well as guidance from experts and experienced online sellers.
Originally, the training course was only open to Alibaba.com paying members. But as a part of the program, it is made free for all.
On top of that, those who completed the course will be offered discounts on membership and onboarding service packages, keyword advertising credits, and Value-Added Services vouchers.

Funding For Training & Online Branding
To further assist Malaysian SMEs to make full use of the export facilitation available on cross border eCommerce platforms such as Alibaba.com, MATRADE offers RM5,000 under the eTRADE 2.0 Onboarding Scheme.
Companies that are already in the e-commerce space can leverage the Digital Marketing & Training (DMT) Scheme of up to RM20,000 to further enhance their visibility and branding in cross-border e-commerce.
The Alibaba.com Pandemic Recovery Support Program is open to Malaysian SMEs across multiple industries — from food & beverage and agriculture to timber and consumer electronics.
Training will begin in October 2021 and continue through to December 2021. An e-certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who complete all the training modules.
Interested SMEs can register for Open Day sessions on 7 or 13 October 2021 and the program here.

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Covid-19 Guidelines May Force Parents To Pay More For The School Bus

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Parents might have no choice but to pay higher fees to ensure that their kids remain safe from Covid-19 on their way to and from school.
Part of the government’s guideline in allowing schools to reopen is for school bus operators to limit their number of passengers in order to maintain social distancing.
This would in turn reduce the efficiency of school busses, forcing some to make multiple trips in order to meet demand.
Speaking to The Star, Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education Chairman Mak Chee Kin said that the new normal school year, expected to begin soon, would result in bus operators having to increase their fees as they would have to make more trips and operate for longer hours in order to ferry children around safely.
Although parents are hopeful that bus operators won’t be hiking their prices anytime soon, they were also preparing for the inevitable. Faced with this dilemma, some parents might opt to send their children to school themselves, while others would not be as fortunate to do so.
For Mathilda Lopez, the thought of paying extra does not bother her too much as without such a service it would be difficult for the working woman to transport her kids.
Another mother by the name of Liana Haris told The Star that as long as school bus operators adhere to the Covid-guidlines set by the authorities, she has no qualms about paying more.
This was also true for Nicole Yoong, who said that she’s willing to pay 20% more than what she pays now (RM480 per-month for one kid) to provide her child with trustworthy transportation.
Parents also share the concern that their children might have to get up earlier in order to catch the bus to school and come home later as busses would need to complete multiple trips in order to send all of their passengers to and from their destinations.
Children going to school at the crack of dawn.(Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)
School bus operators also appeared to be jammed in a tight spot.
Federation of School Bus Associations Malaysia President Amali Munif Rahmat told The Star that, for the time being, operators won’t be facing too many problems as currently, only secondary Form 5 and Form 6 students are being allowed back in school.
But as soon as school sessions return to normal, their problems would follow as he claims that even the government itself was not too sure of how to handle the situation.
One school van driver by the name of Kohilah spoke to the star about the difficulties of adjusting her trip schedule to fit in multiple journeys in a day, though mentions that she won’t be increasing her fees anytime soon despite having losing out on income during the nationwide lockdowns.
Meanwhile, other school bus operators are forced to go get creative in charging customers.
Malar who operates in Subang Jaya told The Star that instead of charging a fixed fee for individual passengers, the driver is opting to charge parents on a trip-by-trip basis, modeling fees based on what a Grab car would offer for the same distance trip.
Previously, The Transport Ministry also hinted at increasing fares for public transportation like buses and trains after operators complained of losses due to social distancing rules.
This would also inevitably affect parents and children who also depend on these services to travel to and from school.

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Teen Actor & Government Taking Legal Action After Local ‘Gay Drama’ Came Out Online

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A Malaysian celebrity is in a lot of heat after starring in a local gay drama series promoting a gay dating service, without even knowing about it.

17-year-old actor and TikTok content creator, Danish Iskandar, received backlash for his appearance in a web series titled “Stay Away From Me” released on a chat and dating app called “Blued” – that’s apparently popular with the LGBTQ community.
Snippets of the drama shared online saw Danish together with another actor portraying some, allegedly, romantically charged scenes that came as a shock to some people online.
nope just no 😭 https://t.co/QTkFFriMKE— jade⁷ (@iintanndayanaa) December 5, 2021
Faced with the controversy, Danish went on social media to explain that he initially had no idea that the drama was plotted around a boy-and-boy love story.
“The production didn’t clarify anything about a gay app. They just gave me the storyline that didn’t include any such scenes, so they added certain scenes that weren’t in the storyboard at the last minute,” he wrote on Twitter explaining that the show had included last-minute reshoots and that he was a victim of those circumstances.
the production wasnt clarified about gay app,they just gave the storyline yang takde langsung scene scene mcm tu so they added certain scene tht aren’t in the storyboard on the last minute, so yea its my fault cause teruskan jugak shooting tu, i wont do it again, im mngsa keadaan— danishleh (@danishlehh) December 5, 2021
The contract didn’t mention at all that the show is about promoting the gay app and didn’t include those scenes. They included it after we started shooting and I only knew that it was promoting the gay app when the series was released yesterday.Danish Iskandar via Twitter
and also for those yang tak clear , dlm contract memang takde langsung bgitau pasal cite ni is about to promote apps gay and takde pun scene scene yang mcm tu , so yea bila dh shoot tu dorang baru letak and baru semalam release series tu and saya baru tahu bende ni prmte app gay— danishleh (@danishlehh) December 5, 2021
Danish also released a video on TikTok to apologise for his supposed mistakes and asked netizens to quit making the issue viral – saying that it was only helping to further promote the show and the app.
He also explained that he and his parents would be taking legal action against the production company for tarnishing his image and their refusal to take any responsibility for what’s happening.
so guys , my parents proceed to take legal action memandangkan production tu sendiri tanak bertanggungjawab , and im sorry for everything if theres anything wrong , i will be careful and aware next time so yea just doakan yang baik baik— danishleh (@danishlehh) December 5, 2021
Danish told Harian Metro that the production had promised to pay him to further promote the drama, but he refused.
He shared that he was also now being harassed and bombarded with personal questions online since the issue became public.
The actor stressed that his portrayal in the drama was only acting and not real.

Out of the closet
With the controversy now becoming hot gossip, the government wants in on the action too.
Reportedly, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) is prepared to seek advice from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on how to proceed with the issue.
PAS Vice-President and Religious Affairs Minister Senator Idris Ahmad was also quoted as saying that the issue goes against cultural norms here in Malaysia.
“It’s a norm for unethical Malaysians. All religions do not accept the concept of being gay,” he said explaining that only state religious authorities had the jurisdiction to investigate and persecute on the matter.
He said that state religious authorities may call the actor in for questioning if the incident happened within their borders.

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Important Things The PM Said Besides MCO 2.0 On 13 January

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has just announced that Malaysia will be again placed under a lockdown for two weeks starting Wednesday, 13 January 2021 until Tuesday, 26 January 2021.

While the implementation of MCO is the first takeaway from his announcement, the prime minister also mentioned other important things during his address.
The situation today is indeed very alarming. Our healthcare system is under tremendous pressure now than at any other time since the start of the pandemic. As I have said before, unprecedented situations call for unprecedented measures.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister of Malaysia
1. Social activities NOT ALLOWED
To break the chain of Covid-19 transmission, social activities that involve the gathering of crowds, such as weddings, conferences, processions (including religious ones like Thaipusam), Chinese New Year, meetings, seminars, courses, and group sports are NOT ALLOWED under any circumstances.
However, for states under RMCO, social activities are allowed, subject to strict standard operating procedures.
2. Inter-state travel NOT ALLOWED nationwide
Inter-state travel has been banned nationwide. Meanwhile, in states under MCO, inter-district travel is also NOT ALLOWED.
3. Roadblocks will be set up to control the movement of the people
Roadblocks will begin at midnight (12.01 am) on Wednesday, 13 January.
For states under MCO, movement will be limited to a 10km radius only. This is to allow people to go out only for the purpose of buying essential items from nearby supermarkets or grocery stores.
Furthermore, only 2 people per household allowed to go out and travel in the same vehicle in areas under MCO.
Any person found to be in violation of this order can be fined RM1,000.
4. Economic sectors that are ALLOWED to open
These industries have been deemed as essential economic sectors because their role supports the supplying of basic necessities such as food, household items, personal care, PPE equipment, medical and health services, international trade activities, ensuring supply chains are unbroken and supporting critical infrastructure and emergency services.
They are:
Factories and manufacturing sectorConstruction sectorBusiness and services sectorSupply and distribution sectorFarming and plantations sectorCommodities
5. Only 30% of staff under management departments are allowed to be in office
Although these above economic sectors are allowed to continue operating, only 30% of their management staff are allowed to be in at their workplace.
Meanwhile, for supporting staff, the number of employees required to be at the workplace at one time will be determined by the respective employers.
The number of employees allowed in the workplace must take into account the strict compliance of SOP.
6. International Trade & Industry Ministry (MITI) will detail the types of services listed as essential economic sectors
MITI and the Public Works Department will inform the details for the continued operations of construction work.
7. For sectors NOT deemed as essential, all employees must WORK FROM HOME
All employers must comply with this order to reduce the movement of people within the community, especially in high-density areas.
8. Under MCO, restaurants, hawkers & food stalls are allowed to operate ONLY for take-away services
Meanwhile, for states under CMCO and RMCO, restaurants and hawkers are allowed to operate as usual according to the set SOPs.
Food delivery services are ALLOWED to continue operating.
Supermarkets, health services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), and banks are ALLOWED to operate in MCO areas
Follow SOPs while in these places, wear your masks properly, maintain physical distancing, and use hand sanitiser frequently.
If there is no immediate or urgent need to go out, please stay at home.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister of Malaysia
10. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has assured that the supply of goods in all retail sectors is sufficient
They will be monitoring the supply of goods such as sugar, cooking oil, flour, white bread, powdered milk, chicken, vegetables, eggs, onions, hand sanitiser, and facemasks, on a daily basis.
11. Exam candidates are ALLOWED to go to school
Although there are strict movement control orders for areas under MCO, exceptions are given to students who will be sitting for exams, including SPM candidates for 2020 and 2021 sessions.
They are allowed to go to school under strict SOPs. The Education Ministry will detail these SOPs soon.
12. Limitations for religious activities
Only committee members are allowed to pray in mosques and other places of worship in areas under MCO, at a maximum of 5 people.
For areas under RMCO and CMCO, religious activities are still allowed with minimum attendance set in the SOPs.
State religious authorities are advised to determine the appropriate number of attendees allowed.
13. Going out for recreational activities is ALLOWED, but with household members ONLY
Realising that isolation for a long period of time can affect mental health, the people are allowed to leave their homes for recreational activities with household members only.
People are reminded to maintain a physical distance of 2 metres from others at all times.
If you want to jog, do not have more than two people, and if you’re cycling, don’t do it in groups. It’s enough to just go by yourself.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Prime Minister of Malaysia
14. High-level committee has been formed to ensure the effective implementation of these measures in the community
The committee is meant to prove the government’s commitment to empowering the community. It will be chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Government, together with the Minister of Special Duties.
15. Phase 3 of clinical trials for a Covid-19 vaccine will begin on 21 January 2021 at 9 hospitals
The hospitals involved will be those under the Health Ministry and the clinical trials will be held under their respective Clinical Research Centre (CRC).
These trials are expected to involve 3,000 volunteers and Malaysia will be the first country outside of China to become a candidate for the study of the inactivated Covid-19 vaccine done by the Institute of Medical Biology Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, China (IMBCAMS).
All regulatory requirements, including ethical approval from the Medical Review and Ethics Committee (MREC) and the Clinical Trial Import License (CTIL) from the NPRA, was obtained on 8 January 2021.
16. Malaysia is expected to receive Pfizer vaccine supply for the first phase at the end of February
The NPRA and Ministry of Health have approved the registration of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
As a preliminary preparation measure to ensure the distribution of vaccines to the people takes place smoothly, the Health Ministry has developed a National Covid-19 Immunisation Plan.

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Police Have Begun Investigations On 12 VIPs For Breaching Covid-19 SOPs

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The policy has carried out investigations involving 12 VIPs who allegedly violated Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Based on reports from Utusan, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Datuk Huzir Mohamed said that out of that number, two cases were deemed as no further action (NFA), while three of them are still under investigations and the rest have paid the compound.
Among the cases that were under investigation by the police are:
Jelebu Parliamentarian, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias’ daughter’s wedding in Seremban
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Senior Minister (Security), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s visit to an army camp in Sendayan
Credit: Ministry of Defense
Minister of Housing and Local Studies, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin attended a cycling event in Kuala Lumpur
Credit: Twitter
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who was charged with not scanning the MySejahtera code and record his body temperature in a restaurant
Credit: YouTube/MalaysiaKini
Regarding the case of several VIPs who travelled interstate from the Klang Valley to attend a marriage assembly on March 14th, the police said they have taken the hotel’s management statement.
They are also looking to call up other parties who were involved as well in the nearest future, reports Astro Awani.

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Singaporean Man Goes Missing While Hiking At Panti Timur In Johor, Yet To Be Found

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Hiking has long been an important outdoor activity, whether as a means of exploration, exercise or reflection.

Setting foot down a path through natural areas provides an unparalleled opportunity to build the human spirit, improve physical fitness, and increase environmental awareness.
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However, many people get lost, especially when wandering off the trail.
A Singaporean man was reported missing after losing his way while hiking in the Panti Timur Forest Reserve, near Kota Tinggi.
Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Superintendent Hussin Zamora said Batu Ampat Police Station members received a missing report of the victim, Jason Ren Jie, in his 30s.
His friend made the report at 3.26 pm on Saturday (17 September).
He said the man was originally from China and later became a Singaporean citizen.

Acting on information, a team of officers and policemen from the Batu Ampat Police Station were dispatched to the scene of the incident to search for victims.
The search went on until 11:30 pm and found nothing.
The authorities had to suspend the search mission due to the poor visibility of the forest at night, which hindered the search and rescue team.
Hussin said the search and rescue operation continued this morning (18 September).
Explore Nature Responsibly
He reminded those who intend to climb a mountain to apply for a mountaineering permit from the Forestry Department before entering the mountain.
At the same time, hikers are advised to report to the nearest police station to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Entering a forest reserve without a valid permit is an offence under the National Forestry Act 1984 (Amendment).
Mohon permit dahulu sebelum mendaki gunung di Perlis https://t.co/tK1FIhGD2q pic.twitter.com/twVVXOR6bW— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) April 7, 2019
Semua bukit tabur dah tak boleh masuk ye, tolong jangan promote demi keselamatan orang lain, dan ada gunung yg memerlukan permit untuk masuk, tolong masuk kan sekali info pasal permit. Terima kasih dan selamat mendaki semua! https://t.co/2H1tdIFKN8— .🏴☠ (@amireshkak) July 25, 2022
What If You Lost Your Way In Your Hiking Activity?
No one ever intends to get lost.
Yet, it is a very good idea to be prepared and know what to do if you get lost while hiking.
A straightforward way to avoid getting lost is to take the appropriate pre-hike precautions.
At best, these steps will prevent you from getting lost.
Stop Walking. Take a deep breath, so you can slow your racing mind. Consider turning off your phone. Try to retrace your steps. Orient yourself with a compass. Gauge your distance. Consider your options. Enact your plan of action.
It is also good to check with a local ranger to discuss trail conditions and get information on general trail conditions that may be helpful should you get lost while hiking.
READ MORE: 57-Year-Old OKU Is Malaysia’s First Climber To Summit K2, The Second-Highest Mountain on Earth

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PJ Police Ramping Up Roadblocks To Reduce Drunk Driving

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Roadblocks in PJ would be tripled under Ops Alcohol to deter drunk driving in the district, according to Petaling Jaya OCPD Assistant Commissioner Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal.
He said the operations will continue up to a certain time or when there is a decline in drunk driving.
So far, the police have arrested 11 people for the offence during the Movement Contol Order (MCO) period.
According to reports by The Star, the police initially set up two roadblocks when the operation first started on 27 May.
It was also reported that although many of the cases involved damaged vehicles, one accident on 29 May on the Federal Highway has claimed one life and injured another person.

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Another elephant found dead; authorities investigating

Do be careful when driving especially at night as you might run over a wild animal that is trying to cross the road.
Recently an adolescent female elephant was found dead about 50 metres away from the 13th mile stretch of Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing.
Picture Credit : tayargolek.com
Estimated to be around six years old, the animal was found around noon by department officers acting on information received from the public.
Based on investigations, the department believed the elephant had been knocked down by a vehicle between 8 and 9 pm on Friday.
Picture Credit : Bernama
It managed to make its way into a forested area not far from the road before succumbing to injuries sustained.
The animal is believed to have died last night based on the wounds on its body and the state of its decomposition.
The elephant that died is believed to be part of the â€˜Gajah Pantiâ€™ herd, it is estimated to comprise about 30 to 40 elephants which constantly cross Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing, particularly at night.

Previous records showed that five accident cases involving the elephants, resulting in one dead animal, occurred last year along the same stretch of road.
Johor Wildlife and National Parks Department Director Salman Saaban said the department had already installed warning signages for motorists in 10 areas frequently crossed by the animals.
He has advised the public to be watchful and cautious especially when traveling at night, to avoid running into wildlife.
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Dr Mahathir meets with Team Mission Baby Ainul in London

It was smiles all around as â€˜Team Mission Baby Ainulâ€™ was greeted with a visit from Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Muhammad last weekend in London, UK.
In a posting on Instagram, Dr Amalina Che Bakri â€“ London-based Malaysian doctor and one of the key figures in arranging baby Ainulâ€™s surgery  â€“ shared moments that transpired during their meet at the Hari Raya open house at the Malaysian High Commissionerâ€™s residence in London, on Sunday.
In one of the pictures shared by the good doctor, the team – which consist of Dr Juling Ong, Dr Sharifah, Dr Fahja and Dr Najmiah Â – is seen posing together with Dr Mahathir along with baby Ainulâ€™s parents, Ahmad Saifuddin and Â Nurul Erwani Zaidi.

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 Meet and greet with YAB Tun Dr Mahathir @chedetofficial, Prime Minister of Malaysia 🇲🇾 at Malaysia Open House â€” Team Mission Baby Ainul (From right: Dr Fahja, Dr Najmiah, Mr Juling Ong, me, Tun Dr Mahathir, Safi, Wani, Dr Sharifah Alwi) #MalaysiansInLondon
A post shared by  Dr. Amalina (@dramalinabakri) on Jun 16, 2019 at 3:27pm PDT

This took place during Dr Mahathir’s three-day diplomatic visit to the UK accompanied by his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Nine-month-old Ainul Mardiah was recently flown to the UK to receive medical treatment for a rare form of cancer referred as a Germ Cell Tumor. The large 200g tumor which grew in the little girlâ€™s mouth took doctors 5 hours to remove.
It was reported that baby Ainul is in stable condition and is now able to breathe on her own without the assistance of any life support.

(Facebook posting from baby Ainul’s father reading, “praise to Allah, Ainul no longer needs oxygen assistance. Now Ainul can breathe on her own”.)
Baby Ainul after surgery(Picture Credit: Facebook)
Looks like we got ourselves a fighter over here! Let’s all send our thoughts and prayers for baby Ainul’s speedy recovery.

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[Watch] ‘Makcik’, Kids & Other Flood Victims Were Forced To Camp On The Highway In Pahang

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A video that’s making waves online shows just how much devastation and disparity the nation’s annual flood disasters have cost the rakyat.

Footage shared by TikTok user and flood relief volunteer, Zhafri Hassan, shows what can only be described as a “climate refugee camp” set up by the side of what appears to be a highway or a main road believed to be in Mentakab, Pahang.
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The 54-second clip, captured from the passenger side of a vehicle that was passing by the campsite, placed several flood victims taking refuge in makeshift tents together with their beds and other belongings that they supposedly managed to save from the floodwaters.
“We moved by ourselves. Nine homes altogether,” answered a woman in the video when asked why she and the others were there.
Apparently, she and her neighbours were forced to evacuate to the campsite all on their own, and have been taking shelter there ever since.
“Some are staying at their kid’s place, but for us, this is it,” said the ‘makcik’, explaining that this isn’t the first time that they had done this.
“Whenever it floods, this is the place for us.” the makcik continued before the video proceeds to show how other families with children were living under similar circumstances.
  @zhafrihassanzuzu #banjir2021 ♬ Astaghfirullah (Robbal Baroya) – Islamic Qasidah
The video, naturally, had netizens feeling a wide range of emotions: shock, sadness, anger and an overwhelming sense that something isn’t right.
“I feel terrible sleeping soundly in a comfortable house. When there are people sleeping on the roadside like this,” cried one Twitter user.
Rasa berdosanya bila dpt tidur lena, rumah selesa. Tapi ada orang kena tidur tepi jalan macam ni 😢— سيتي فاطمه (@ohhhfatimah) December 30, 2021
Some even took shots at Prime Minister and Bera Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, for letting the people in his home state live in such deprived conditions.
“I can’t believe that our PM is a Pahangite,” wrote one commenter.
Cam tak caya lak yg PM kita ni orang Pahang.Gini gamoknya rakyat negeri sendiri, memindah sendiri, survive sendiri…. pic.twitter.com/K9u9PW9flF— 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈 (@KucingKuncitara) December 29, 2021
A few people had also asked why the people seen in the video didn’t seek shelter at a government flood-relief centre (PPS).
Providing an explanation, one commenter wrote that some flood victims would try to avoid going to shelters over fears that their homes might get robbed and that they had no place to store their belongings safely at a PPS.
The man also described that some people prefer not to stay at a PPS because of its crowded conditions.
Antara 3 sebab mangsa xnk pndh ke PPS.1. Takut rmh dipecah masuk2. Taknak berserabut dkt PPS.3. Xde tmpt nk pndhkan brg2 mcm makcik ni la.Biasa anak2 diorg dh besar (ppuan) akan tggl di pps utk terima bantuan.— 🇲🇾 🇵🇸 (@gmanwalliey) December 30, 2021
Providing some extra details on Instagram stories, Zhafri explained that he recorded the video on Saturday (25 December).
When he returned to the area the following day, the makcik had already moved out of the campsite and back to her home.

According to one news report, the 10,000-hectare town of Mentakab was left submerged in a sea of “teh tarik” coloured floodwaters on 19 December.
More than 30,000 people were said to have been evacuated to 245 PPS across the state.

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Floods: Mentakab submerged in 'teh tarik' coloured water


Tourist Group Fell Ill After Swimming In Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Investigations Underway

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A group of 40 tourists comprising 27 adults, seven children and six infants allegedly fell ill after swimming in the waters off Pulau Perhentian Kecil on Friday, 30 September.

The group was on a three-day holiday on the island in Besut, Negeri Sembilan. Upon returning from Pulau Perhentian Kecil, they suffered dizziness, vomiting and fever.
According to The Star, an individual from the group claimed that half of the party had diarrhoea and fever.
Some of them are hospitalised while a one-year-old infant was diagnosed with typhoid and two small children suffered blood poisoning.
Hasan Yahaya, one of the group members, told Free Malaysia Today that some of them already felt unwell during the holiday but chalked it up to heatstroke or seasickness.
Hasan wondered whether it was due to the toxic waste leaching into the sea waters. He added that the matter had been reported to the resort management, the Kuala Besut Health Department and the Health Ministry.
Authorities are investigating the matter
The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) contacted the Terengganu Tourism Department to get a clearer picture and start an investigation into the matter.
The Terengganu Tourism Department has gotten in touch with state-level agencies such as the Besut district office and the Besut district health office. Several agencies have taken action and are ascertaining the cause that made the group fall ill.
The Ministry said the matter is taken seriously as it involves the health and safety of tourists, and such incidents should be dealt with thoroughly to help rejuvenate the country’s tourism.

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Bossku Supporters Want King To Grant Najib ‘Royal Pardon’ But There’s Also Petition Against It

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A group of Datuk Seri Najib Razak supporters gathered outside Istana Negara yesterday (24 August) to ask the King to grant the former prime minister a pardon.

The gathering of about 200 loyalists caused slight traffic congestion in the area while police officers kept a close watch.
Syed Muhammad Imran Syed Abdul Aziz, the leader of the group called Pertubuhan Jalinan Perpaduan Negara Malaysia, said they felt Najib had been a victim of persecution.
They also asked other leaders to join them in asking for a royal pardon for Najib.
1. Around 300 people gathered outside Istana Negara today to urge the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to grant a royal pardon to Najib Razak. A group known as Pertubuhan Jalinan Perpaduan Negara Malaysia also urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri to intervene in the matter. https://t.co/L3nJViGSZp pic.twitter.com/wsD4JU8H8Q— BFM News (@NewsBFM) August 24, 2022
According to The Star, the group was allowed to enter the palace compound and submitted a memorandum with two demands to Istana Negara.
First, they asked for a royal pardon to be given to Najib.
In their second demand, they want the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and present evidence that there has been a conflict of interest with regard to High Court judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali.
Mohd Nazlan imposed a 12-year jail sentence and an RM210 million fine on Najib on 28 July 2020 in the High Court for corruption linked to SRC International Sdn Bhd.
The Federal Court upheld the conviction and fine on Tuesday, 23 August 2022.
READ MORE: Najib Is Going To Jail After Failing His Final Appeal
Najib attempted to adduce additional evidence during his trial at the apex court and argued that Mohd Nazlan’s employment history with Maybank constituted a conflict of interest. The Federal Court rejected the bid.
Online petition launched to ask Agong to deny Najib royal pardon
A day after Najib was sentenced to jail (24 August), electoral watchdog Bersih started an online petition addressed to the Agong not to grant Najib a royal pardon.
The Malay Mail reported that the petition quickly gained over 10,000 signatures out of its 15,000 target on change.org.
At the time of writing, the petition has gained over 79,000 signatures.
As the rakyat, we had to suffer the impact of corruption by elected officials who enriched themselves with our national wealth instead of using it to develop this country.The petition read

The petition said Najib has brought shame to the country. Thus, he should serve his 12-year jail sentence and pay the RM210 million fine as an example to any leaders who abuse their position of authority.
A royal pardon falls under Article 42(1) of the Federal Constitution, which gives the Agong or Sultan the powers to grant a pardon or reprieve a convict.
A royal pardon, once granted, effectively wipes the slate clean for convicts.

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Grab slammed for rude reply on Twitter

City folk would know the importance of Grab and other e-hailing services.
You know, Grab being your lifeline sending you to work every morning because…well, there just isnâ€™t any other transportation from your place to work, you would know about CARMEGEDDON starting from tomorrow (July 13)!
Well this time, Grab went to Twitter with an appalling reply pushing netizens off the edge.

So bape kerat je driver Grab tinggal kat JB ni lps PSV apocalypse? Arini staff aku ramai lambat dtg keja. Harga mahal + kena tunggu lama.
â€” Nazri Ishak (@techsupremo) July 12, 2019

So how many Grab drivers are there in JB after the PSV apocalypse? Today A LOT of my staff were late to work. Expensive + have to wait a long time.

Milknd Mocha Upset GIF from Milkndmocha GIFs

To his shock, Grab actually replied to his complaint.

Maybe perhaps booking a ride much earlier instead of the usual time can save you the trouble, don’t you agree?
â€” Grab Malaysia (@GrabMY) July 12, 2019

via GIPHY
It’s bad enough that thousands will be affected with the PSV enforcement, but to be replied with such a curt response?

(Pic Credit: Pinterest)

Twitterjaya is of course now completely upset. The internet was not having it.

Attitude, Grab! Not necessary with this reply!
â€” queen emÃ¸ (@totallynotleya) July 12, 2019

i was indeed pity the grab drivers bcoz of govt short notice in implementing this new laws. but this remarks is really uncalled for.
â€” #ThankYouKangin #WeLoveYouKangin #OT15 (@najwasyaza91) July 12, 2019

Wtf????
â€” sam (@fiftyate_) July 12, 2019

Though some were polite enough to suggest some ideas.

Disagree. Perhaps introduce Grabshare here (in Penang) to efficiently share limited resources?
â€” Zaid-Immersive Auth (@zaidmo) July 12, 2019

To which Grab cheerfully replied…

Hi Zaid, that’s a good idea! We got your feedback and will let our Penang team know about this right away. Thanks! 🙂
â€” Grab Malaysia (@GrabMY) July 12, 2019

Realising their mistake, Grab apologized for their curt reply.

Hi all! We sincerely apologize for the misused words in our reply. 🙁 It was uncalled for.
â€” Grab Malaysia (@GrabMY) July 12, 2019

Hmmm…

(Pic Credit: galeri)

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Sporadic Covid-19 Cases On The Rise In Klang Valley, Says Health DG

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Sporadic cases in Klang Valley are seeing an increase despite the Full Movement Control Order (FMCO) being implemented over the past three weeks, according to the Health Ministry.

MOH recorded 151,725 sporadic cases or 38% of the total cases in Selangor while Kuala Lumpur recorded 44,517 cases (11.2%). This was followed by Sarawak with 40,889 or 10.3% of the cases.
Berita Harian quoted Health Director-General, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah who said that from 1 January to 19 June, which is the 24th epidemiological week or Epid, Malaysia has recorded 578,105 Covid-19 cases.
Of the total, he said, 398,846 infections (69%) were sporadic.
Sporadic cases were detected in the community and could not be linked to any existing clusters. It’s detected through screening in the workplace, the community or those with symptomatic cases.Health Director-General, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Berita Harian
What is more worrying, he said, is that most sporadic cases are asymptomatic but they are able to infect anyone who does not practice standard operating procedures (SOPs) properly.
Credit: Malay Mail
Klang Valley has the most number of sporadic cases
Dr Noor Hisham said the Klang Valley recorded the highest number of cases in the 24th Epid with Petaling (3,905), Hulu Langat (2,783) and Klang (2,482) being districts with the highest number of infections.
Based on the Ministry’s mapping, he said, it shows an increase in sporadic cases and a wider distribution of cases compared to previous mapping.
Dr Noor Hisham also added that although the FMCO has successfully controlled the increase in clusters by the 24th Epid, but sporadic cases have not shown signs of slowing down.
The Klang Valley has a high population density, so it is not only prone to the danger of high sporadic cases in the community, but most of these Covid-19 cases have no symptoms.Health Director-General, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Berita Harian

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MCO 3: Form 6 And Diploma Students Can Now Get RM200 Aid, Matriculation Exams Cancelled

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In a bid to ease the burdens felt by youths during the extended Movement Control Order (MCO) the government is set to provide aid to all full-time university and college students as part of the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package support program.
Now, the one-off handout of RM200 is extended to include Form 6 and diploma undergraduates.
Aid will also be given to youths studying under the Human Resources Ministry, Youth and Sports Ministry as well as Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA).
(Credit: Harian Teknologi)
Also entitled to the one-off payments are youths who are undertaking technical and vocational education and training (TVET) courses or any Malaysian Skills Certificate level 4 (SKM4) and above.
The aid program is said to benefit more than 1.5 million students across the nation, costing the public coffers RM300 million.
Matriculation exams canceled
With phase 3 of the MCO in full effect, the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) decided to cancel the 2019/2020 Matriculation Programme Examinations (PSPM).
(Credit: The Sun Daily)
Students who were scheduled to undertake the Semester 2 PSPM exams (previously scheduled from April 27 to May 4) would now be â€œassessedâ€ based on their performance during the school year.
MOH explains that results for the 2019/2020 academic year will be based on a combination of results from Semester 1 and â€œongoing assessmentsâ€ from Semester 2.
No sight of home
Meanwhile, the ministry is telling students who are unable to go home due to the nationwide lockdown to stay put.
(Credit: NST)
Local and international students from colleges and universities across the country have been confined to their hostels, dorm rooms and rented homes since the start of the MCO last March, with their care placed in the hands of their respective institutions.
MOHE says that they would continue to monitor the situation and ask that students abide by the rules emplaced during the MCO.
Previously, Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr. Noraini Ahmad had tweeted that her ministry was still discussing means to ensure students are safely evacuated.
Susulan pengumuman yang dibuat YAB Perdana Menteri mengenai lanjutan tempoh Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan, saya bersama Kementerian sebentar tadi meneruskan perbincangan & meneliti kaedah terbaik untuk menghantar pulang pelajar yg masih berada di kampus ke rumah masing-masingâ€” Dato Dr Noraini Ahmad (@DrNorainiAhmad) April 10, 2020

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MATTA Fair Is Back 9-10 April With Domestic AND Int’l Travel Packages!

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Everyone is excited to travel again now that Malaysian borders are open after two years! And even better, the country’s largest travel fair MATTA Fair is back as well just in time!

Visit Sarawak
This year, MATTA Fair is partnering with the Sarawak state government to highlight all the cool places and people to see in the East Malaysian state.

There will be 21 booths dedicated to promoting Sarawak for sustainable and consistent domestic and international tourism growth, with plenty of attractive tour and travel packages on offer.
And if you don’t know where to start with the large and rich cultures in Sarawak, we’ve actually covered some awesome hidden gems that you should definitely visit!
READ MORE: Here Are The True Hidden Gems Of Sarawak You Must Visit!
Or Other Local Hotspots
Of course, if you’re looking for somewhere closer, even Resorts World Genting is getting in on the action.
As the Official Resort Sponsor of MATTA Fair, Resorts World Genting will have lots of attractive deals on their hotels and attractions too, including the newly-opened Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park.
READ MORE: What’s New At Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park And What To Expect
Enjoy the hotel staycation, or theme park fun, or both!(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Whether you’re keen to have a quick getaway and escape into the cool mountain air, or if you’re looking for some theme park fun, there’s something for everyone.
There will also be plenty more local attractions that will be making a splash at the travel fair, so you never know where you’ll go next!
… And International Destinations, Too!
Naturally, if you’re itching to fly a little further and visit another country, the travel fair has you covered too.
Malaysian Airlines will be offering both domestic and international flight tickets for up to 45% off, so you can have more budget for fun activities while you’re there.
Credit: Mohd Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail
If you’re feeling lazy to drive, hail a ride with GOJO and get 10% off with the discount code MATTAFAIR.
MATTA FAIR will be held in the World Trade Center KL on 9-10 April, from 9am-7pm.

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2nd AZ Dose Appointments Brought Forward, M’sians Urged To Check MySejahtera

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Those who have previously registered for the AstraZeneca vaccine can now expect their second dose soon.

Currently, there doesn’t seem to be a push notification on the MySejahtera app, but those eligible should receive an SMS.
Yes, I received my alert at 3am.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
You can also check your MySejahtera app directly. It should be updated to reflect the appointment of your second dose. Remember to click on the appointment link to confirm your time.

Originally, the second dose of the AZ vaccine was supposed to be distributed 12 weeks after the first. However, the second dose has now been brought forward, and will now be distributed around the 9-week mark.
Why the earlier dose?
There has not been an official reason given by either JKJAV or the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who only mentioned that this decision was made on the recommendation of the Technical Working Group using donations from the Japanese government.
The dosing interval for the AstraZeneca vaccine has been shortened to 9 weeks from 12 weeks. pic.twitter.com/Lhgf44WtM1— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 1, 2021
However, it is suggested that this decision follows those in other countries, which have found that double-dose of the vaccine proved more effective against variants of Covid-19.
The Delta variant, which is 3 times more infectious than the original Wuhan strain, is already making its round in the country. As such, this is likely a preventive measure to ensure that the vaccinated groups stay safe.
Small group of fully vaccinated folks, or larger group of partially vaccinated folks?
The original schedule of 12 weeks bewteen the two AstraZeneca doses would allow more people to at least receive their first dose in the same time frame, essentially creating a larger pool of people with at least some form of protection.
Additionally, previous studies note that a 12-week gap resulted in an 82.4% efficacy versus a 9-11 week gap, which resulted in a 63.7% efficacy rate.
However, the emergence of the Delta variant likely pushed the trade off between a slightly higher efficacy rate versus protection against a more infectious strain.
A little bit of protection doesn’t mean you’re fully safe.(Credit: Unsplash)
No mixed vaccines
The second dose will also be the AstraZeneca vaccine. Despite reports from other countries which note that a mixture of vaccines tend to result in better efficacy, JKJAV has noted that for the first batch of AZ vaccine-getters, they will receive the second dose of AZ without an option to get other vaccines.
You will get the same vaccine for second dose.— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 1, 2021

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Same Type Of Medicine For Najib, Former Premier Discharged After Getting Clearance From Experts, Says Dr Noor Hisham

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Incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been prescribed with the same type of medicine that he has been taking, says Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

In a statement yesterday, Dr Noor Hisham also said that the medicine that was prescribed to the Pekan MP was part of the Health Ministry’s list of medicinal for patients.
He added that Najib was healthy when he was discharged from the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL), after he was admitted to the hospital for an elective, non-urgent case last Friday (9 September).
“His examinations and tests were conducted by senior specialist doctors who were the heads of their respective fields.
“HKL also held two family conferences that were attended by the former prime minister and his family members.
“The results of the tests were conveyed during these conferences in line with professional medical practices,” said Dr Noor Hisham.
Kenyataan Media Kementerian Kesihatan MalaysiaStatus Kesihatan Mantan Perdana Menteri Dato’ Seri Mohammad Najib Bin Tun Abdul Razak pic.twitter.com/FL0ijP9h7D— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) September 12, 2022
He also added that the Health Ministry was committed and transparent in the delivery of healthcare services to all individuals, but at the same time, the ministry has the responsibility to comply with ethical practices involving patients’ privacy under the Medical Act 1971 (Amendment 2012).
“Any detailed record with regards to a patient’s health can be presented in court upon the court’s order.”
Najib’s Blood Pressure Spiking
Najib’s 1MDB trial yesterday – where he is facing four charges of abusing his power to obtain bribes totalling RM2.28bil from 1MDB funds as well as 21 charges of money-laundering involving the same amount – was cut-short after he complained about his blood pressure.
The High Court was told that Najib has reacted badly to a change of medication for his blood pressure and needs to seek medical attention.
According to New Straits Times, Najib’s special officer, Muhamad Mukhlis Maghribi said the former premier was prescribed a new medicine for his blood pressure during his treatment in HKL.
“Doctors discharged him, changed his medication from the usual ones that he had been taking for years and sent him back to Kajang (prison).
“This (Yesterday) morning, a test by a medical assistant showed that Najib’s blood pressure is dangerously high due to the change in medication,” he was quoted as saying.
READ MORE: Najib’s 1MDB Trial Cut Short Due To Blood Pressure Issues
PM Orders KKM To Give Najib The Best Treatment Available
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has directed the KKM to give the best care Najib.
“I have been informed about Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s health condition.
“I have instructed the Health Ministry to provide the best care he needs. I wish him good health,” tweeted Ismail last night.
Saya telah dimaklumkan mengenai keadaan kesihatan Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak. Saya telah mengarahkan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) supaya memberikan rawatan yang terbaik diperlukan beliau. Saya doakan semoga beliau diberikan kesembuhan.— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) September 12, 2022

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Planning A Trip To Genting SkyWorlds? Check Out These 7 Nifty Tips First

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Genting SkyWorlds has already opened its gates for a soft opening on 8 February. If you’re planning a trip there with your loved ones, make use of the 20% discount from its published rates for bookings until  31 March 2022.

During this soft opening period, some attractions, rides, and offerings will be operating on a limited-basis, while some remain unavailable to guests as they are still in the final commissioning process.
To get the most of your visit, here are seven quintessential tips to maximise your adventure at Genting SkyWorlds.
1. Book your tickets in advance for guaranteed entry
Overview
Park capacity for Genting SkyWorlds during the soft opening period will be limited. As such, guests should plan their trip ahead and secure tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Guests can conveniently book their tickets online via the official website at www.gentingskyworlds.com or via Genting SkyWorlds Mobile App (downloadable via Google Play, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery*).
*The App will only be available on the Huawei App Gallery in April 2022
2. Download the Genting SkyWorlds Mobile App

The Genting SkyWorlds Mobile App is absolute essential for your visit to the theme park. With real-time information, the app enables guests to navigate and experience the park effectively.
You can also check wait times for rides, attractions, and shows, as well as receive promotional offers and vouchers. On top of that, guests can also discover dining, shopping, skill games, photo services, and locate amenities at the touch of the screen.
The app also integrates with the Virtual Queue (VQ) – our attraction reservation and Itinerary Planning service. This feature allows guests to make reservations for selected attractions and experiences prior to and during their visit to Genting SkyWorlds.
The VQ experience also allows guests to:
pre-book preferred time slots for rides and attractions,create and edit boarding groups for multiple ticket holders,view recommended itineraries from personal preferences, andreceive real-time alerts for bookings, among other features.
3. Plan your visit
Ice Age – Sid’s Playhouse
Once you have your tickets and the mobile app downloaded, it’s time to plan your trip. To maximise your time at Genting SkyWorlds, utilise the app to familiarise yourself with the park and identify your preferred rides and attractions.
As they say, getting there is half the fun. There are numerous ways to get to Genting SkyWorlds. For those coming from the Klang Valley, the quickest way is perhaps by car.
You may park your car at SkyAvenue and follow the wayfinding to the theme park. Other convenient ways of getting to the resort include bus, e-hailing rides or taking the AwanaSkyWay cable car from Genting Highlands Premium Outlets.
Enjoy an amazing bird’s-eye view of the theme park from the cable car ride, an experience not to be missed!
4. Pack all essentials
Andromeda Base
For the best experience at Genting SkyWorlds, guests should wear comfortable clothes and covered shoes. It is advisable to bring a jacket or cardigan as the weather in Genting Highlands can get chilly.
A spare change of clothes may be necessary, as some rides may get guests wet! Locker facilities are conveniently available for rent for guests to securely store their personal belongings.
Please note that outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the theme park. However, Genting SkyWorldsdoes offer an amazing selection of food and beverage outlets to cater to a variety of taste buds, dietary needs, and budgets.
5. Cashless Theme Park
Rio – Carnaval Chaos!
Genting SkyWorlds is a cashless theme park, hence, do prepare your Genting e-Wallet to make any purchases.
All you need to do is set up your e-Wallet through Resorts World Genting’s mobile app or get your GeMCard to make purchases in Genting SkyWorlds.
E-Wallet kiosks are available in-park for new purchases, reload and/or refund. Genting SkyWorlds also supports other contactless payment methods such as:
Credit / Debit CardsQR Pay or E-wallets provided by T’nG, Alipay, WeChat, Maybank, Grab Pay&Boost Pay
6. Safety first!
Robots Rivet Town – Bigweld’s Zeppelin
Genting SkyWorlds places the health, safety, and security of its guests above all else. The theme park is open to fully vaccinated guests.
Non-vaccinated guests who are 12 years old and below and from the same household are allowed to enter the theme park accompanied by fully vaccinated guests.
To ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience, it is essential that guests adhere to all rules, regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) such as wearing a face mask at all times, MySejahtera QR scanning for contact tracing, using contactless or cashless payment as well as practising physical distancing.
7. Above all, be prepared to embark on a fun-filled adventure!
Terraform Tower Challenge
We have saved the best for last! This is perhaps the most important and the easiest tip to follow.
Built across 26 acres at an elevation of 6,000 feet above sea level, Genting SkyWorlds takes guests above the clouds and beyond their imagination with nine movie and adventure-inspired ‘worlds’.
Even during the soft opening period, there is still plenty to experience and with the unique cool climate, what better way to escape reality!
Begin your adventure at www.gentingskyworlds.com and let the excitement begin!

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Interstate Travel Still Very Dangerous, Says MOH

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It’s not yet time for interstate travel yet although Covid-19 cases have been showing a decline at the moment, said the Health Ministry.

The Ministry said that several new clusters were detected as a result of cross-state activities, which clearly shows that the pandemic was still at a dangerous level and infection is still highly likely to occur.
On Facebook they gave the example of the Bukit Bayas Cluster in Terengganu and the Pasai Cluster in Sarawak which occurred as a result of interstate travel to visit deceased family members.
The Bukit Bayas cluster is the latest interstate cluster in Terengganu involving 48 positive cases as of 12 March and is spread across five districts.
The tahlil ceremony in Terengganu was attended by 45 family members from various states, including from Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang, became a cluster when 15 of them tested positive for Covid-19.
It’s reported that family’s close contacts have infected other close contacts at work as well as close social contacts including jogging and golfing friends.
Previously, a similar incident had happened in Besut, where family members from Kuantan and Johor returned to visit their 100-year-old grandmother who was ill.
Five members of the family tested positive, including the ailing grandmother who eventually died.
Another example given by MOH was the Pasai Cluster in Sarawak where the index case from Johor returned to Sibu to attend the funeral of his late father before spreading the infection to the longhouse.
More than 2,600 were detected positive and the cluster is still active and spreading to the sixth generation.
These two clusters are examples of why cross -state movement is still not allowed.Health Ministry via Facebook
They said that cross-state travel can still be allowed for emergencies but individuals who want to do so must adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to protect family members from the risk of transmission.

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Pfizer Booster Shots Are Available For Sinovac Recipients Starting Today

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Starting today, the government will be rolling out Pfizer booster shots to Sinovac recipients who were fully vaccinated three months ago.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was quoted by NST saying that the elderly (60 years and above) will be prioritised for the shots.
Recipients for the booster dose will be notified via MySejahtera application and through short messaging service (SMS) for those without the app.
It’s also reported that the shots are voluntary and will be free under the National Immunisation Programme (NIP).
In the future, Khairy mentioned that the Ministry will soon launch an appointment-booking system for third dose recipients and .
Previously, the booster option was only given to the elderly, frontliners and individuals with comorbidities who’ve completed their Pfizer vaccinations three months earlier.
This was later extended to pilgrims who want to visit Mecca for Umrah, according to reports from Utusan.
Hospitalisations are rising
Khairy mentioned that the Ministry is rolling out the vaccines as cases in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Sarawak and Negeri Sembilan have shown an increase in hospitalisations.
It’s reported that the trend started to increase since interstate travel was allowed earlier this month.
The same situation also happened in Sarawak and Negri Sembilan, especially in patients in Categories Three, Four and Five. These leading indicators in several states, including in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur are worrying, and the Ministry will continue to monitor the situation.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin

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Elderly Voter In Muar Collapsed And Died At Polling Centre

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Tragedy does not discriminate. It can strike anyone, anytime and anywhere.

During the Johor state election, an elderly man collapsed and died at a polling centre in Muar.
Muar district police chief Zaharudin Rasip said in a statement that the 78-year-old man suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness at around 11.40 am.
His death was later confirmed by a medical officer at the location.
So far, the police have found no criminal elements and the victim has been taken to the hospital for further action.
Zaharudin said the police were waiting for the autopsy report to identify the cause of death.

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