Ismail Sabri: RM1,000 Cash Aid Payment For Orang Asli Tok Batin And Penghulu

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Caretaker prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced a one-off payment of RM1,000 to each Tok Batin or Penghulu of Orang Asli communities nationwide today.

According to Malay Mail, the initiative involving an allocation of RM624,000 was a sign of the Keluarga Malaysia government’s appreciation for each Tok Batin and Penghulu in developing and preserving the Orang Asli heritage.
This also proves that the government has never sidelined the contributions of the Orang Asli community who are part of Keluarga Malaysia.Caretaker prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said at a programme with Felcra, Risda and Jakoa smallholders at Dewan Arena Merdeka here on Monday (17 Oct).
Also present were Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, who is also the Member of Parliament for Tapah.
Ismail Sabri acknowledged that the Tok Batin and Penghulu in the villages helped to ensure the Orang Asli village-level administration ran smoothly.
He added that the government has allocated an allowance totalling up to RM6.739 million annually for a total of 624 Tok Batin and Penghulu.
The government has also allocated RM2.7 million in the 2023 Budget to develop the youth economy in the Orang Asli community.
Ismail Sabri promised that his government will always look after the welfare of the Orang Asli such as helping the community to fight regarding land issues if it continues to be given the mandate in the 15th General Election (GE15).

Felcra debts forgiven
On another note, The Star reported that Ismail Sabri will waive a total of RM233.8 million in debts owed by Felcra settlers.
More than 300 Felcra projects with low viability and over 20,000 settlers owe millions in debt due to poor pay.
Ismail Sabri said the next step would be holding a meeting to discuss the procedures and terms.
However, we can’t have any meetings yet since Parliament has been dissolved. We will make it come true if my friends (the Cabinet) and I can meet again after GE15.Caretaker prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Previously, he said nearly 75,000 Felcra settlers will receive RM181.5 million in taxable profits.

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[Watch] Attention Potterheads, There’s A Harry Potter-Themed Homestay In Petaling Jaya

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Harry Potter was and is still one of the best work of fiction, whether its books or the movie franchise, and remains a large part of many people’s childhood. It became so famous that fans earned their own nickname: Potterheads.

To all Potterheads out there, the Wizarding World Suite has a Harry Potter-themed homestay in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Recently, content creator and television host Mark O’ Dea posted a video of the place on Tiktok.
  @markodea8 Tag a friend who you want to bring here 😮😮 #harrypotter #tiktokmalaysia #SembangEntertainment ♬ original sound  – Mark Odea (ALAMARK!)
This place is the closest one can get to experience Hogwarts right here in Malaysia.
The excitement of being in a place that has replicated the iconic school can never truly be expressed by words but only understood by fellow Potterheads.
There are many features in this staycation that would make you feel the magic of the wizarding world eventhough you’re a muggle.
You can “meet” the sorting hat who knew Harry belonged to Slytherin but granted him his wish in joining Gryffindor.
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Also, you can soak in the wisdom from the Wall of Headmaster at the Hogwarts Great Hall with floating candles, where you can also have your meals. Right in the middle, you will notice master of the Elder Wand, Albus Dumbledore, and Professor Severus Snape, the Half Blood Prince.
Just like in the movies, you can dine in the presence of these great wizards.
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The best part of the staycation is that you can pick your favourite wand used by the characters in Harry Potter from Ollivander.
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There is also the Quidditch Box which comes with the Golden Snitch. This can be seen at the entrance of the homestay designed after the famous platform 9¾. You can also say hello to Hedwig at the entrance.
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The homestay accommodates five at a time and also provides costume rental if you want to get the full Hogwarts experience.

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Up By 10%: Prices For Dry Goods, Clothes Set To Increase In 2022, Says Mydin MD

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2022 will see an increase in prices for dried goods and clothing items, according to Mydin Mohamed Holdings Bhd Managing Director Datuk Wira Ameer Ali Mydin.

According to an interview with Sinar Harian, Ameer Ali expects the price of items such as biscuits, sardines, and Milo this year to increase between 8% to 10%.
He has been informed by most manufacturers that goods will go up following the increase in terms of raw material prices and logistics costs.
Meanwhile, clothes such as shirts are expected to increase by 10% to 15% because previously sellers have sold their existing stock, and the prices will go up with the entry of new items.
Just enough to eat for many
Meanwhile, Consumer Finance Specialist, Professor Dr Mohamad Fazli Sabri expects the expenditure of every family in Malaysia to increase by up to 30% this year.
He said to Sinar Harian that a family needs to make up to RM600 more if their previous estimated expenses were RM2,000 per month.
Fazli also mentioned that the income of the people in this country is just ‘enough to eat’ to meet monthly needs based on the average salary received by a family.
It’s a difficult spot for Malaysians who have to deal with the economic uncertainties due to the pandemic, even more so for those many who were affected by the floods that hit most parts of the country recently, he said.
The current hardships of life require the people to increase their efforts to find solutions to support themselves and their families as well as expecting help and incentives from the government.
At the same time, he said, the government should pay attention and figure out the best mechanism to overcome this problem before it gets out of control.

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Latest PokÃ©mon Anime Is (Partly) Made In Malaysia & Itâ€™s SO CUTE!

Weâ€™re calling it right now, 2019 is the Year of Malaysian Animation. Why? Because…
Malaysian animation is officially part of the PokÃ©mon universe!
This interesting nugget of information came to light when an eagle-eyed Twitter user @yesterdhir spotted Malaysian names popping up in the opening credits of the new Pocket Monsters series which aired in Japan on 17th November.

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Pocket Monsters (which is the full name of PokÃ©mon FYI), is the latest series of the PokÃ©mon anime based on the events in the core series of the games.
Itâ€™s a minor reboot of the original 1997 anime series (they both share the same name) and follows the journey of Ash Ketchum and Go, along with their PokÃ©mon partners, Pikachu and Scorbunny.
While the series is in Japanese and aired in Japan, itâ€™s partly animated right here in Malaysia!

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Back in 2018, the animation studio behind the PokÃ©mon TV series, OLM Inc opened their very first base outside Japan in Malaysia.
Known as OLM Asia, the studio is located at Cyberjaya and has lent a hand in animating episodes of the PokÃ©mon Sun and Moon TV series.

Japan Times reported Hidehiko Kitajima, director for OLMâ€™s Asia business planning, found Malaysiaâ€™s art education level ranked top among Southeast Asian countries with â€œa pool of potential creative talent waiting to be discovered.â€
Which goes to show that the whole arts stream vs science stream rivalry we had in school is basically pointless.
Nonetheless, weâ€™re taking this opportunity to celebrate our
local talents and animators on a job well done.
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We can see this Malaysian animation triumph as a continuation of the international success of Batik Girl at film festivals and Upin & Ipin gunning for Oscars 2020.
With OLC Asia planning to train digital painters and animation artists along with internship programmes for local students, it’s safe to say that Malaysian animation is well on its way to making a global mark!
You can watch the spectacular work of the Malaysian-based animators for yourself below:

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You Won’t Believe How ‘Majestic’ This Township Just Next to KL Is!

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Just next to the hustle and bustle of the KL metropolitan area lies a quaint yet contemporary township that’ll transport residents and visitors alike to a timeless oasis filled with all the comforts of home.

With surroundings inspired by the elegance and luxury of the Colonial-Straits Era of Old Malaya, Eco Majestic is a 1,089-acre gated & guarded strata-titled township located in the serene suburbs of the Semenyih-Kajang belt.

But what’s so majestic about this place anyway?
Well, picture your very own private enclave that’s dotted with green parks, secluded gardens, sheltered creeks and peaceful lakes…
Eco Majestic’s dreamy landscapes are perfect for all sorts of activities and lifestyles and are a sanctuary for all sorts of wildlife. The township is also located near a host of popular eco-tourism attractions like Bukit Broga and the Sungai Tekala waterfall. (Credit: EcoWorld)
A place that welcomes you in with a royal entrance and picturesque views…
Eco Majestic’s North Gate welcomes residents and visitors with a red carpet experience as they drive into the township. (Credit: EcoWorld)
A neighbourhood close to nature, where it only takes a short distance within the township to get yourself a bite to eat, make a grocery run or send your kids off to school while you’re off to enjoy another day basking in the sun and surrounded by lush greenery and scenic landscapes…
The entire township is intertwined with greenery and amenities like schools, supermarkets, eateries, shop lots, offices and more. (Credit: Eco Majestic)
And where it’s super easy to get in and out of the Klang Valley area via a network of roads and highways…
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The township has a few separate entrances and exits with direct access to the Kajang-Seremban Highway (LEKAS). You can exit directly from Eco Majestic to LEKAS highway in just 5-minutes.
What you get is the perfect place to call home.
Eco Majestic has 14 residential precincts, each with its own unique character and design.
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With the community in mind, each precinct is gated and guarded for security, and each precinct will have their own Central Park that lets residents enjoy quality time outdoors.
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It’s also a self-sustaining township that’s chock full of essential amenities like the three commercial areas for your modern living convenience.
Home is where your story begins…
For those who envision a life in the modern renaissance era, then the Classic Homes at Cheerywood is the home to make your dreams come true!
(Credit: Eco Majestic)
These Georgian-inspired terraces were built to be flexible and allow owners to renovate and add even more spaces to their abodes — making them perfect for those modern telecommuters who are WFH and in need of their own private working space or those with extended families to have everyone together in one large living room.
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Adding more “cheer” to Cherrywood’s Classic Homes is the signature pavilion at the centre of a 1.7-acre resident-only park that’s right in the heart of the neighbourhood and the English-style linear back gardens that connect each home for that extra “Keluarga Malaysia” community living experience.
The most important part of Classic Homes is there’s a 10 feet backyard that you can turn into your favourite space based on your lifestyle. For example, you can have your own mini garden or a BBQ space.
(Credit: Eco Majestic)
But if you’re looking for a more elegant and spacious living, then Stoneridge’s modern-vintage Semi-D properties are what you should call home!
(Credit: Eco Majestic)
Inspired by the classic colonial white houses and historic estates across the country, these Semi-D houses are the perfect blend of old-world glamour and stylish modern design and serve as your own, private, mini-castle.
Semi-D homes at Stoneridge sport a spacious master bedroom, a dreamy upper-level balcony, a huge yard, parking porches for your vehicles, and more than enough space to host parties and social gatherings you’ll definitely be having here.
All of Stoneridge’s Semi-D homes’ first-floor rooms come with their own attached bathrooms for that added privacy and you can even turn a corner of the home into your very own private study or lounge.
(Credit: Eco Majestic)
Set to provide comfort and security amidst the wilderness, Stoneridge’s Semi-D homes are surrounded by lush private gardens, tall shady trees, beautiful waterscapes, and its own, grand resident-only Central Park perfect for a life of opulence.
What are you waiting for?
Find your Dream Home Package with Eco Majestic now!
Get in touch with their Eco Majestic sales representative, HERE, or click, HERE, for your preferred EcoWorld.

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This M’sian Doing The Hitler Salute At His Convocation Is Dumber Than You Think

A recent graduate of University Malaysia Sabah shocked the country with a Nazi Salute during his convocation.
The image was uploaded to Facebook together with an impassioned speech where he proudly rallied against the mistreatment of Muslims in Gaza by the Jews.

He even nobly added #SaveGaza and #Pray4Palestine to show how truly devoted he is to the cause.
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I presented the symbolic Hitler (salute) on UMSâ€™s sacred stage because the world has been blind and deaf while the Jews reigned supreme, as though Islamic nations were only clowns to be made fun of in global politics.
Therefore I am in solidarity with Gaza because of my anger, hate and resentment towards the Jews. Therefore I am thankful to Hitler for the Holocaust.
Budding Neo Nazi, 2019
Everything is problematic and thereâ€™s so much to unpack here, but letâ€™s just focus on one thing to make it easier for everyone.
The main reason why the Israeli â€“ Palestinian conflict got so bad was because of the Holocaust.
Before the Holocaust, most Jews opposed or were indifferent to Zionism.

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After the Holocaust, the Jews desperately wanted a state of their own to protect, rescue, and shelter them from being hunted and killed.

You canâ€™t blame them for wanting a place to run away from MASS GENOCIDE that killed 6 MILLION of their own people.
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Zionists took the opportunity to push their agenda further, and Zionism soon became the dominant ideology across the Jewish world. Even Jews who lived outside of Israel became vocal advocates of the creation of a Jewish state in Palestine, much to the Palestiniansâ€™ horror.
In May 1948, the Zionist movement established Israel and some 140,000 Holocaust survivors entered the new state in the next few years.
This led to a bitter struggle over land that has lasted for almost 50 years. Hitler may not have supported the Zionist movement, but the Holocaust certainly used to incite a hostile takeover of Palestine.

You would be a desperate for a home yourself, even if you had to take it by force, if you went through the concentration camps.
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Basically, by being thankful to Hitler for the systematic and cruel deaths of millions of Jews, our resident Neo Nazi is grateful for the very thing that intensified the struggle.
Congratulations, you played yourself.
While his anger may be justified, choosing to use Hitler and his Nazi ideology missed the mark on so many levels.
Itâ€™s honestly a surprise that people havenâ€™t called for his degree to be withdrawn.

FYI, 29th of November is the International Day of Solidarity with Palestine if you want to show your support for the cause, but do it the right way, not with a sieg heil.
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Feeling t-horny? Hot dudes with durian Instagram account exists

Yes, itâ€™s durian season and things are certainly heating
up.
Unable to take the soaring temperatures that has given us the t-horny fruit, someone has decided to bless us all by creating a very special….
Hot Dudes with Durian Instagram account!

Original image via @hotdudeswithdurian/Instagram

The creator of this account isnâ€™t the only one feeling a prickle in their pants as the account has over 2,000 followers since it was created in March 2019.
Scrolling through the images, this account is truly natureâ€™s bountiful gift as we spot scores of hotties -shirtless and clothed- cradling the King of Fruits.

Screenshot via @hotdudeswithdurian/Instagram

There was no discrimination in ethnicities. There was plenty
of love for all, just like our love for durian.
It was hard to endur-ian all the hotness going on without wanting to take a bite for ourselves (of the fruit, donâ€™t be dirty minded ah).

But weâ€™ve managed to tear our eyes away to present you this visual feast:(PS; Check out the captions, theyâ€™re hilarious!)

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 This guy strikes me as a giver and not a taker. If he would give me a chance, I wouldn't take those muscles for granted. 📸 @dushan.ka . . . . . . #durian #hotdudeswithdurian #durianmakesmethorny #srilanka #kingoffruits #southeastasia #fruitlover #durianlover #durianlovers #fruit #plantbased #foodporn #srilankanfood #seasia #malaysiafood #singaporefoodie #fruitlovers #fruitlover #vegan #vegetarian #fruitporn #durianfruit #eatdurian #hotdudes
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 Responsible durian dudes glove up before enjoying the fruits of their labor. 📷: @kristsingto__peraya . . . . . . . #noglovenolove #fruitsoflabor #hotdudeswithdurian #durianfruit #durianmakesusthorny #durians #makan #thailand #thaifood #thai #thaiboy #durian #vegan #plantbased #fruitlover #instafruit #fruit #thaifoodies #hotdudes #puns #foodpuns #foodporn #fruitporn #eatdurian #bangkok #thaifoodies #kingoffruit
A post shared by  hotdudeswithdurian (@hotdudeswithdurian) on Apr 2, 2019 at 8:36pm PDT

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 Who can resist this juicy package? There is nothing pec-uliar about having this treat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. #sPECtacular 📷: @kennethseet . . . . . . . #hotdudeswithdurian #durianmakesmethorny #durian #fruitporn #singapore #foodporn #durianfruit #pectorals #fruit #instafruit #singaporefoodies #southeastasia #takeaway #togo #sgfoodies #vegan #vegetarian #fruitatarian #fruitlovers #durianlovers
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 This dude is banned from public transport for carrying that durian… and those guns. But thatâ€™s okay, Iâ€™ll give him a ride anytime. 📷: @joclare17 . . . . . . . . #hotdudeswithdurian #durianmakesmethorny #durian #fruitlovers #fruitporn #durians #kingoffruit #mrt #banned #southeastasia #tourismphilippines #tourismmalaysia #thaifood #thaifoodies #plantbased #vegan #vegetarian #instafruit #publictransport #singaporefoodies #fruitarians #fruity #thorny #heaty
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 I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is the finest farmer I've ever seen. He's patiently waiting for that sweet durian juice. But i gotta tell him…it takes two to make a thing grow ripe. 📷: @jamesgelami . . . . . . . . #ittakestwotomakeathinggoright #dropitlow #hotdudeswithdurian #duriansmakemethorny #durian #durians #thailand #fruitporn #foodporn #rayong #eatdurian #kingoffruits #ittakestwo #ripe #seasia #thaifood #thaiguy #vegan #fruitarian #instafruit #thaifoodies #urbanfarmer #urbanfarm #thaifruit
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 This week has left me starving, and all I am thinking about is this tasty snacc. I see there's a little durian on his lips, and good thing I'm into leftovers. Let's bag that up and he can take me away. 📷: @davesoraw . . . . . . . . #snacc #snack #durianmakesmethorny #hotdudeswithdurian #durian #durians #leftovers #takeaway #togo #eatdurian #makan #fruitlovers #fruitporn #instafruit #foodporn #rawvegan #vegan #vegetarian #kingoffruits #takemeaway #makanmakan #tasty #smellsgood #puns #punny #foodpuns #starving #hungry #friday
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 This dude doesn't need to hold a durian hostage…I will give him whatever he wants whenever he wants. Just put the knife down and pick me up instead. 📷: @mstragram . . . . . . . #hotdudeswithdurian #duriansmakemethorny #stickup #holdmehostage #durianfruit #durianseason #fruitporn #fruitlovers #absworkout #knifeskills #instafruit #fruity #plantbased #thaifood #thaiguys #durianlovers #thailandtourism #vegan #foodporn #thorny #vegetarian #thailand #thaifoodies #southeastasia
A post shared by  hotdudeswithdurian (@hotdudeswithdurian) on May 9, 2019 at 3:23am PDT

This steamy account was also picked up by Singaporeâ€™s The Straits Times that postulated hotdudeswithdurian account was run by an all-female group.
All we can say is: Good job, ladies! Give us more!
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Enraged Merc Driver Brake Checks A Car After Being Honked For Using SmartTag Lane Without The Device

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A dashcam video captured an incident showing a driver of a Mercedes Benz brake-checked a car behind him – after he was honked for using the SmartTag lane on the highway – but using the Touch n’ Go card instead.

It all started when the Mercedes Benz driver, was found to use the Touch n’ Go card while opting for the SmartTag lane.

He was seen putting the card several times towards the card reader in the lane, prompting the driver behind, who was also the one with the dashcam recorder on his car, to honk at him.
After getting through the lane, the car was seen moving onto the middle lane of the highway, before he was overtaken by the car behind.
The driver then was seen overtaking the same car, performing brake checks several times, and refusing to give way to the driver that had honked at him earlier.
Upon exiting the highway and nearing another toll plaza, the Mercedes Benz shockingly stopped in the fast lane for several seconds, causing the driver behind to overtake him for a second time.
Still feeling dissatisfied, the driver then cut across in front of the car when the two vehicles were close to the toll plaza and open up his door, but remains seated in his car seat while staring at the driver behind.
The driver however didn’t respond to the other driver’s question about why he had tried to ramp into his car earlier.
Based on the footage, the incident took place last Tuesday on North Plus Expressway (PLUS) nearby Semenyih.
The video, uploaded to the Dashcam Owner Malaysia Facebook page, had been shared more than 2,500 times by Facebook users and also posted on other social media platforms.
While many agree that the act of abusing the SmartTag lane was selfish and urge the driver to be reported to the police, some suggest that perhaps his SmartTag device is not working which prompts him to use his Touch n’ Go card.

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Nasi Kandar Restaurant Owner Confirmed Covid-19 Positive: Patrons Urged To Get Tested, 76 Kindergartens Shut Down

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A nasi kandar restaurant operator who breached his home quarantine to visit his shop has tested positive for Covid-19, and customers who dined in have been asked to get tested immediately.

What you need to know: The operator of Nasi Kandar Salleh in Pekan Napoh near Jitra has tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing his second screening. Five other restaurant employees also tested positive, including his son. All customers who have dined in at the restaurant between July 13 and 24 are asked to undergo a Covid-19 screening test at any health clinic immediately.

Kluster Sivagangga. Kes indeks adalah seorang PR yang pulang ke Malaysia dari India pada 13 Julai. Ujian saringan di KLIA negatif dan diarah jalani HSO. Namun, dia tidak mematuhi perintah HSO (dalam proses tindakan). Hasil saringan 28 kontak rapat, 5 lagi didapati positif.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 28, 2020

How it got here: The 57-year-old restaurateur had just returned from India on July 13. He was supposed to undergo a mandatory 14-day home-quarantine, but police were alerted that he had breached quarantine on July 23, and the man was detained at the restaurant, still wearing his pink quarantine bracelet. He was also fined RM1,000 for breaking his quarantine.
Why it matters: This new cluster, now called the Sivagangga cluster, has caused 73 kindergartens and 3 nurseries in the area to close temporarily. A total of 1,667 students were impacted as the schools closed to undergo cleaning and disinfection work. It is believed that some from the schools have close contact, including next of kin, with a student who visited Nasi Kandar Salleh. Additionally, one of the kindergartens is located just 500 meters from the restaurant.
Who said what: Kubang Pasu District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Ismail Ibrahim noted that the nasi kandar shop was ordered to close as soon as the restaurant owner was arrested on July 23. Notice of the closure issued by the Ministry of Health was also pasted at the shop and surrounding premises.
Read more:Nasi kandar restaurant operator issued compound for breaching home quarantine [Bernama]73 tabika, tiga taska Kemas di Kubang Pasu ditutup susulan kluster Sivagangga [Astro Awani]This Is Where All Of Malaysia’s New Covid-19 Clusters Are (July 2020) [TRP]

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How to know if your phones are being hacked and what to do about it

Smartphones and mobile devices play a vital role in our lives.
These pocket computers would generally contain some of our most sensitive information as well as our most precious and cherished treasures, which makes these gadgets prime targets for hackers.

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So how would you know if your devices are being hacked?
1. Battery drains faster than usual

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Though the battery life of your mobile devices generally decreases and gets shorter over time, compromised devices would show a very significant decline in its battery power.
If you notice that your devices might be draining way faster than it should be, chances are it might be infected with malware and other malicious software as these programs are using power to gather and transmit information and data from your phone to external servers.
2. Slow performance
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Notice your phone being all slow, sluggish, lagging?
Does your device keep crashing and restarting itself for no reason?
Find that it’s impossible to switch off certain apps even after countless attempts to close or even uninstall emâ€™?
Then this might be a sign you’re being hacked as your devices is unable to function properly as its resources are being used by other unwanted applications.
3. High data use and expensive bills

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Devices that are compromised are secretly running programs in the background, transmitting data over to external criminal servers.
If you noticed your data being drained without proper cause or your phone bill jumping unexpectedly, might be time to give your device a good look through.
4.Â  Weird and unusual activities on your accounts
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If your phone has been hacked the accounts linked to the device like emails, banking and even social media accounts are also vulnerable.
Keep an eye out for suspicious activity on your associated accounts to know if you have been compromised.

Though there is never a foolproof way to completely protect yourself from being hacked, there are still measures you can take to keep your data and privacy from being exploited.
1. Keep devices locked and password protected
One way to protect yourself from being a victim of data theft is to ensure that your vault is secure.
Be sure to keep your devices locked and password protected at all times.

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Keep on changing these passwords regularly every three to six months, and as you should, do not share these passwords with anyone.
You could also go several steps further and secure your devices by multiple ways that some smart devices have today like, fingerprint, facial and voice recognition.
It’s even advisable to set up two-factor authentication for your devices and accounts connected to it.
2. Keep your device updated
Yes, updating might seem like a tedious process, but tech companies usually would come up with software updates and security patches to improve on their operating systems (OS).
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So as soon as an update is available for your device, it is advisable to download and install emâ€™ right away to avoid hackers from exploiting vulnerabilities in out-of-date software.
3. Careful with the apps you install

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Always be mindful of the applications you put on your mobile devices and download them from reliable and trusted sources like the Apple App Store or Google Play, and it’s advisable to never install anything from unfamiliar websites or links received via texts.
Applications also might ask you for permissions to access certain things on your devices like your contacts, camera, file manager and microphone, so be sure to think carefully before you grant these access.
4. Be cautious over unsecured Wi-Fi
Sure free internet can be an irresistible temptation, but open wireless networks carry great risks that you might not even be aware of.
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Hackers use all sorts of techniques to snoop around while you might be connected to these public Wi-Fi networks and its best to be prudent to where you are connected to.
Try avoiding unsecured Wi-Fi connections whenever possible or you could even add an extra layer of security by using a virtual private network (VPN) that encrypts your traffic from unwanted eyes.
5. Turn off Wi-Fi, data, Bluetooth when not in use
Hackers can use multiple means to gain access to your devices even when it’s not connected to the internet.

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Having multiple entry points open makes your devices vulnerable to threats, so be sure to turn off these connections when you are not using them.

But what can you do if you suspect that your mobile device has been hacked?
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So if you think that your mobile devices have been breached, it’s advised that you have the device wiped and formated completely.
Restore your device to its original factory settings and be careful when reinstalling applications.

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It’s also a good tip to install reliable antivirus software to further screen and protect your devices of unwanted and malicious malware.
If you still feel a little paranoid over the possibility of being hacked, you could always get professional assistance.
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Visit an authorised mobile store and have em look over your gadget to be extra sure that all threats have been detected and cleared from your devices.


Malaysia looking into higher penalties for misuse of OKU facilities

Some Malaysians can be inconsiderate and selfish with no disregard for the need of others…
So in an effort to protect and uphold the rights of Malaysiaâ€™s differently-abled individuals (OKU), the government is looking to put in place laws to allow for prosecution of individuals and organisations who blatantly misuse and neglect OKU facilities.

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According to Social Welfare (JKM) Department director, Zulkifli Ismail, discussions to amend the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) Act 2018 were being made to address the lack of enforcement and oversight towards OKU facilities.
The amendments would not only penalise people who abuse OKU accommodations but also buildings and properties that neglect OKU amenities.

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To put this into perspective, letâ€™s use parking spaces as an example.

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Currently, it is already against the law for any individual without a valid OKU sticker or OKU card to park their car in a designated OKU parking spot.

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But an amendment to the PwD Act COULD impose harsher punishments (even jail time) for those who violate the law as well as making it a legal requirement for buildings to be made disabled-friendly.
This radical and refreshing change to the law is aimed to educate the public on the needs of the nationâ€™s disabled persons and to look out for the interest of the OKU community.
JKM also mentioned that government agencies are working on facilitating the needs of OKUs across the country.

Which is a great prospect considering some of the available amenities are in such poor conditions.(Image Credit: TRP)

Meanwhile, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry together with the Disabled Development Department (JPPWD) and JKM have been intensifying efforts to identify and register OKUs in the country.
It’s believed that there are still a huge number of OKUs who are not registered and are missing out on services provided by the government such as financial assistance, medical services and others.

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And earlier in 2019, OKU advocacy groups had submitted a proposal on amendments that should be made to the current legislation;

Expanding the definition of “disability”
Clearly defining â€œdiscriminationâ€ and â€œharassmentâ€ towards OKUs and provide resolution in the event of such cases.
Repeal laws that protect the government from accountability when failing their duties towards OKUs
Establish an independent commission to monitor the implementation and enforcement of the PwD Act
Creation of a tribunal to handle cases involving violations of OKU rights.

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These steps are seen as a proactive measure to ensure that Malaysiaâ€™s OKUs are not left out in the cold.
But until these changes are made, Malaysia still has a mountain to climb before the nation becomes a true disability-inclusive society.
Malaysiaâ€™s OKU advocacy groups have long been seeking change in the treatment of the nationâ€™s differently-abled community.

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The fact that the nation’s current laws are still inadequate and do not meet the requirements set by the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) serves as a major roadblock against achieving that goal.
But the government is not solely responsible for the needs and rights of Malaysiaâ€™s OKU community.
We as a society must actively play our part to ensure that every citizen is treated with respect and their needs looked out for.

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Education Minister: Schools To Be Equipped With Lockers Beginning End Of September

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Year one and two pupils in primary school with two sessions will be the first batch of students that will have their own lockers beginning October.

According to Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin, the first phase of installing lockers at school will begin at the end of September.
This initiative is one of the seven approaches to address the heavy school bags issue.
“As a start, the first phase of locker will be installed for Year One and Year Two pupils by October,” he was quoted by Bernama.
However, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has not finalised the location of the schools that will be involved in the first phase, said Radzi, adding that it will be announced later.
Radzi on March 6 announced that MOE would provide lockers in primary schools. The initiative is expected to cost the government RM37.3 million.
Initially, the project would involve primary school students up to year three, involving 323,186 pupils in 10,662 classes.
The second phase of the project is due to kick off next year.

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Guess what, your favourite foods may be the reason why youâ€™re feeling depressed

The science is in: High-fat diet is related to depression.

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This is based on a research article published in the journal Translational Psychiatry that found high-fat diets promote depression-like behaviour in mice.

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Over a period of 3 to 8 weeks, mice were fed a high-fat diet (HFD) and monitored for depression-like behaviour.

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When compared to mice that were given normal diets, they found the HFD mice were less inclined to move in tail suspension and forced swim tests, a behaviour change related to depression.

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According to Psychology Today, the researchers discovered that a high-fat diet messes up the normal functions of the hypothalamus, a tiny portion of the brain that controls hormone release, which affects your mood.

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There is some good news though; the researchers concluded that their findings could lead to a new form of antidepressants specifically for overweight and obese people.

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So eating your feelings away could leave you feeling worse. Now, put that your fried chicken and step away from the nasi lemak. Your happiness depends on it!


Weâ€™re shocked that netizens are shocked that Najib is shocked by RM42 million transfer into his accounts

In case you missed the news, a witness told the High Court
today that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was â€œshockedâ€ when he found out that someone
had transferred RM42 million into his personal accounts.

As reported by the Malay Mail, the money was sent via Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd (IPSB) between 2014 and 2015.
Of course, Najibâ€™s â€œshockâ€ over the money had netizens â€œshockedâ€ as well.

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Reactions were aplenty on social media, so we here’s some of our favourite reactions from the wild wild net:

I am shocked that you’re shocked that he is shocked.
â€” Sreeraj (@SreerajManogran) May 29, 2019

Najib ‘shocked and upset’ money transferred into his account pic.twitter.com/avuZ5btMKM
â€” Sanjivan (@navijnas) May 29, 2019

Najib: Mengalir air mata saya sebab terkejut Wang berbilion masuk dalam akaun saya.
â€” Amelia (@AmeliaAnabela) May 29, 2019

najib: ehsaksi: ehrakyat malaysia: eh pic.twitter.com/zajuxME3cR
â€” VDILV🇲🇾 (@dil_ramadhani) May 29, 2019

berita terkini: najib terkejut isteri dia rosmah
â€” Hicore Solutions (@hicoresolutions) May 29, 2019

not a single soul:
najib: https://t.co/2EQqUkC5D0 pic.twitter.com/uaUnqb8fFA
â€” Black Narwhal (@blackNarwhaal) May 29, 2019

Najib when checking the accout: https://t.co/kY50Vz9TPU pic.twitter.com/pNQnOhf4QH
â€” Aiman Rafar (@aimanrafar) May 29, 2019

I’m upset that he is upset.
â€” CK Chong Choong Kian (@choong_kian) May 29, 2019

Again…another oscar hehehe pic.twitter.com/7cWMZzfDFb
â€” Apolitical (@Apolitical12) May 29, 2019

That was fun, but the trial is ongoing so let’s wait to see how it ends.


Smell like your favourite champagne. Why weâ€™re bubbling over GH Mummâ€™s new drinks!

Ah champagne, the fanciest of all drinks, the sure-fire way
to signal that you are a person of finest taste as no mere bottle of wine is
good enough.

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So how would you like to smell like a good bottle of champagne?
Instead of taking a champagne bath a la Marilyn Monroe (and wasting all that good champagne!), you can now douse yourself in the signature Mumm scent of the GH Mumm Grand Cordon champagne!
Yes champagne papis, a champagne perfume is available in sunny Malaysia thanks to OLFAC3, an award-winning Malaysian bespoke perfumer who collaborated with the French champagne house to create this intoxicating aroma.

G.H. Mumm x OLFAC3 (Credit: Pernord Ricard Malaysia)

Brimming with sweet, fruity notes of vanilla, bergamot and pear, the GH Mumm x OLFAC3 perfume is essentially the GH Mumm Grand Cordon champagne in an aromatic bottle.
What is the GH Mumm Grand Cordon champagne?
Well, itâ€™s the quintessential champagne derived from
300 Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier base wines and aged for 20 months
in the Maisonâ€™s cellars.

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Itâ€™s wonderfully smooth and fruity, bursting with aromas of ripe
peaches, apricot, pineapple, caramel, dried fruit and honey.
All these sweet bubbles finally land on Malaysian shores as the
iconic Mumm Grand Cordon champagne is introduced together with Mumm Cordon
RosÃ©.

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FYI, the Mumm Cordon RosÃ© is a crisp amalgamation of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier grapes with Pinot Noir wines thatâ€™s a beautiful pink hue, representing the berry flavours of the tipple.
Why do we love the GH Mumm champagnes?
Well, firstly the French champagne house has been in the
business since 1827 so they KNOW champagne.
As mentioned earlier, the two new introductions to Malaysia
are simply brimming with complexly beautiful flavours that are sure to leave you
bubbling in excitement!

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Secondly, the two effervescent beverages come in the worldâ€™s first-ever champagne bottle without the traditional label. The elegant bottle is in fact engraved with fine details, including a swooping red sash.

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Thatâ€™s not all, the Burgundy style design by avant-garde industrial designer Ross Lovegrove is made of 75% recycled glass!
So these tipples will make you feel
good in more ways than one!
If youâ€™re itching to get your
hands on the GH Mumm new champagnes and perfume, have patience.
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The Mumm Grand Cordon and Mumm Cordon RosÃ© will be available in 2020, while the intoxicating perfume can be discovered at future Mummâ€™s guided tasting events in and around Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysians Horrified As Elderly OKU Couple Left Stranded For Hours Because They Couldn’t Afford Parking Compound In Kelantan

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In a display of solidarity, Malaysians banded together online in rage over the news of an elderly couple who were stranded on the street for hours in Kota Bharu, Kelantan because they couldn’t afford a parking compound.

The incident shared by Facebook user Mustaqeem Yusoff explained that the eldely couple were left stranded for two hours when their car parked on the street had been clamped by CityCarPark.
CityCarPark is responsible for on-street car parks under Kota Bharu Municipal Council (MPKB) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL).
The elderly man was wheelchair-bound while his wife was a cancer patient, and the couple could not afford the RM100 compound.
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Mustaqeem explained that he had received a call around 1pm yesterday (7 March) about the elderly couple’s predicament. He and a friend then rang up CityCarPark to ask for the compound to be waived, considering the extenuating circumstances.
However, their request was denied.
But all hope was not lost as the two men decided to help the frail couple pay the compound and even gave them some extra cash to help.

Anger bubbles as the story goes viral
In a matter of hours, the incident was picked up by Malaysians and spread across social media platforms.
The original Facebook post by Mustaqeem had garnered over 1,600 shares and 2,400 comments, while on Twitter, it had at least 7,000 retweets.
Malaysians online were largely enraged by the incident, with several comments calling the treatment of the elderly couple heartless and lacking empathy – especially in these difficult times.
Some even pointed out that parking problems were common in this area as there were not enough spots available.

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CMCO Continues Until 14 April, No More 30% WFH Directive

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The government announced today that the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) has been extended for six states and territories while 10 more are under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).

These 6 areas are under CMCO:
SelangorKuala LumpurJohorPulau PinangKelantanSarawak
PKPB BERKUATKUASA 1 HINGGA 14 APRIL 2021 BAGI NEGERI-NEGERI BERIKUT pic.twitter.com/MWslKDgzpb— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA (@MKNJPM) March 30, 2021
Ten other areas remain under RMCO:
PerlisKedahPerakPutrajayaMalaccaNegeri SembilanTerengganuPahangSabahLabuan
PKPB BERKUATKUASA 1 HINGGA 14 APRIL 2021 BAGI NEGERI-NEGERI BERIKUT pic.twitter.com/MWslKDgzpb— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA (@MKNJPM) March 30, 2021
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in today’s briefing said the above comes into effect starting 1 April till 14 April 2021, except Sarawak which starts today (30 March) and ends on 12 April.
Interstate still not allowed other than between RMCO areas using tourism agencies.
Only maids with permits and visas who went back for holiday and then could not return to Malaysia are allowed to come back, but must apply via MyTravelPass.
Work From Home – 30% rule for management no longer applies
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has decided to allow 100% of employees to be back physically at workplaces in CMCO areas beginning 1st April 2021.
This means that the previous directive of only 30% of management staff allowed at the workplace no longer applies.

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10 Things To Do If Your Car Is Caught In A Flood

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The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) stated that the continuous heavy rain is expected to continue until Sunday, 19 December 2021, in Perak, Pahang and Selangor.

With floods taking place in several places, here are some tips and tricks shared by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) to protect your cars from the rising waters.
Park in a safe place
If you can, it’s always better to park on higher grounds. This is so your vehicles have a higher chance of being out of the water’s way.
Use a low gear
While driving through floodwaters, use low gear and maintain a steady momentum. According to Smart Driving, we should drive slowly to avoid creating a large ‘bow wave’ so that the waters do not get washed back into the engine.
Water bow in front of the car. Image: Malay Mail
Drive slowly
Drive slow so the car tyres maintain their grip on the road. The car tyres might lose grip if we drive fast, and that will lead to road accidents.
Use a waterproof exhaust pipe cover
Before the floodwaters get into the exhaust pipe, cover it up with a waterproof exhaust pipe cover.
Inspect your vehicle
Once the flood goes down, you should check your car for flood damage to see whether it was submerged in water and whether water entered the engine.
Don’t start the engine
If the car has been in a flood, it’s advisable not to start the engine to prevent a short-circuit in the car. The floodwaters might have gone into the engine and the electricals of the car.

Check the engine/ gearbox
It’s important to check the engine/ gearbox too. Check the dipstick for water droplets. If there’s too much oil, that means there’s water in the engine.
Siphon the fuel out
The next thing to do is to siphon the fuel out. Fuel that’s mixed with water will cause serious engine damage.
Remove and dry
Last but not least, remove detachable components such as the radio and car floor mats. Also, remember to clean the cushions and air the car to prevent a musty smell.

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New Thaipusam SOP Announced Based On Each Temple’s Capacity

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Thaipusam is celebrated on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 this year.

To celebrate the day safely, it’s advisable to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set in each temple.
What’s allowed?
1. Paal Koodam ceremony
Hindu devotees carrying milk offerings at Sri Subramaniar Swarmy Batu Caves Temple. Image: Malay Mail
The Paal Koodam ceremony is taking place from 14 to 19 January.
Each session can last a maximum of 30 minutes followed by sanitisation.
Paal Koodam (milk offering) bearers must register with temple management and wear the issued tag at all times.
Capacity in temples:
Sri Subramaniar Swarmy Batu Caves Temple, Selangor: Maximum 100 people
Arulmigu Balathandayuthabani Temple and Nagarathar Thandayuthapani George Town, Penang: Maximum 50 people
Other temples: Maximum 30 people
2. Prayer processions
At the Sri Subramaniar Swarmy Batu Caves Temple, there’ll be 12 sessions from 5am to 5pm on 16, 17 and 19 January.
On 18 January, there’ll be 18 prayer sessions from 5am to 11pm.
Only a maximum of 6,000 people are allowed daily and each session can last a maximum of 30 minutes followed by sanitisation.
No more than 500 devotees per session are allowed.
3. Chariot processions
Hindu devotees make offerings to Lord Muruga in the silver chariot. Image: Malay Mail
Only a limited number of people can escort the chariot procession and they have to register and wear the issued tag.
The chariot routes must be approved by the police beforehand.
For Sri Subramaniar Swarmy Batu Caves Temple, no more than 100 escorts from the temple are allowed to accompany the procession.
There must be no more than 10 stops too.
For Arulmigu Balathandayuthabani Temple (Penang), Nagarathar Thandayuthapani Temple George Town (Penang), Ipoh Hindu Devastanam Paripalana Sabah Temple (Kallumalai Sri Subramaniam Alayam) (Perak) and Sri Subramaniyar Thevasthana Paripalana Temple Sabah Sungai Siput (Perak), no more than 100 escorts are allowed to accompany the procession and they must not make more than seven stops.
For the other temples, the chariot procession must have no more than 50 escorts and make no more than five stops.
4. Setting up roadside stalls
Only temple management is allowed to set up tents along the procession routes.
What’s not allowed?
Kavadi processionFood and drink donations (thanir phandal and anathanam)Temporary food stalls inside or outside temple areas

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PATRIOT Slams Wan Fayhsal, Questioning The Need To Abolish Vernacular Schools

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Persatuan Patriot Kebangsaan (PATRIOT) disagrees with the statement made by Armada chief, Wan Fahysal Wan Ahmad Kamal to gradually abolish vernacular schools.

They feel that it’s unnecessary to do so as these schools have been around even before Malaysia gained its independence in 1957.
They remain around until today, and I do not see any problems with that. Whoever wants to send their children to mainstream schools can do so. All of this is very political so I disagree with Bersatu Youth’s stance.Brigadier General (Rtd) Datuk Mohamed Arshad Raji via Malay Mail
The retired General questioned the need to make an issue out of it as he said that these vernacular schools makes Malaysia more vibrant.
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Meanwhile, Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia Secretary-General Rosli H Mahat was not impressed with the rhetoric pushed by the Bersatu Youth leader saying that it shouldn’t be an agenda in the first place.
What does language have to do with whether or not you are patriotic? Whatever language you study does not determine how much you love the country. If the intent is to state that only the Malay language can make one patriotic, then make sure everyone has to learn it, from kindergarten up to the PhD level. But is that what we want?Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia Secretary-General Rosli H Mahat via Malay Mail
Rosli argued that instead of eroding the national identity, the country benefited actually from the diverse backgrounds in education and said that it’ll be better to let market forces determine which types of schools will survive.
They should also look at the bigger picture. Why are some Malay parents to Chinese vernacular schools, instead of the national ones? Is it the best system that we have? We should look for answers to these questions instead of simply condemning at will.Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia Secretary-General Rosli H Mahat via Malay Mail
Wan Fayhsal found himself in hot water recently after criticising the existence of vernacular schools, saying that they need to be abolished to create a, what he calls as, “strong national identity“.

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NGO Asks Agong To Pardon Najib, But Najib Says No Thanks

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It seems there’s a group which has issued a petition to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to pardon convicted Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak from his previous and current court cases.

MalaysiaKini reported that the association – Pertubuhan Sahabat Ulul Amri Malaysia (PSUAM) has given their support so that Najib could be the caretaker Prime Minister.
Its chairman Syed Muhammad Imran S N Syed Abdul Aziz mentioned that the Former Prime Minister is one of the “Big Four” of Pahang and added that it’s an opportunity to save the country.
They also feel that the Pekan MP consistently advised the government on how to manage the economy and the welfare of the people.
Najib is flattered but says no thank you
The Former Prime Minister has reacted on Facebook to the petition made by the Non-Government Organisation (NGO), saying that he’s never been in touch with the group and was not informed about the petition.
Talking about his court cases, Najib said he wants to go through a fair and transparent legal process because it’s the only way that he can clear his name completely.
I don’t want my case dropped just like that and I don’t want any political interference. I am very sure I am innocent. So why should I be forgiven if I am not wrong?Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak via Facebook

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Covid-19: Death Of MOH Staff Not Directly Caused By The Virus

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During his daily press briefing on 16 May, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced one new Covid-19-related death.
The death involves a staff member of the Health Ministry who is a public health worker in Sabah. The woman had been admitted to Likas Women and Childrenâ€™s Hospital on 5 May and passed away on 7 May.
However, Dr Noor Hisham urged that her death wasnâ€™t directly caused by Covid-19, but instead, due to her advanced lung cancer.Â
The woman had been suffering from lung cancer for quite some time and had not been working. She was admitted to the hospital for her lung cancer symptoms which is very similar to SARI (severe acute respiratory infection) symptoms. Therefore, she was tested for Covid-19 and coincidentally, her results came back positive for Covid-19 as well.
Dr Noor Hisham speaking during his daily Covid-19 press briefing. (Credit: Malay Mail)
She died because of lung cancer as she was very advanced, on palliative care. But we include it as a Covid-19-related death census as she had a positive swab.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
Dr Noor Hisham compared the womanâ€™s case to the suicide case recorded in Sabah which also involved a Covid-19 positive test and added that the ministry is now working on determining if there were any other deaths that were due to Covid-19 or just a Covid-19 positive related death.
Besides that, the Ministry of Health also recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases on 16 May. Out of these 17, six were found to be imported cases. These findings show that Malaysia is again charting lower numbers of new cases compared to the number of new recoveries for the day, which were noted to be 73.

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Go On A Real-Life Stamp Hunt At Klang Valley’s Indie Bookstores

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Independent bookstores in the Klang Valley put together a little real-life treasure hunt minigame for Swadaya MY’s MER[D]EKA campaign, which requires a fun weekend journey to several different locations.
There are a total of 5 participating bookstores, namely: Pelita Dhihin, Tintabudi, The Bibliophile, Gerakbudaya PJ, Nur Innai Bookshop, and Lit Books. These stores are all located within KL and Selangor, so you can start with the one closest to you!
What you need to do
First, head to any one of the participating bookshops to pick up the limited edition library art card.
The art card looks like this, a cool throwback to old library checkout cards.(Credit: Pelita Dhihin/Facebook)
Each bookstore has a criteria for you to receive the art card, such as spending a minimum of RM50 or sharing a selfie on your social media.
Secondly, visit the other bookstores on the list with your library art card to receive a stamp. You won’t have to spend anything, but take the time to browse books and catch your breath. Collect stamps from all five bookstores to complete the event!
Lastly, if you managed to collect all the stamps, you will receive a special gift once the campaign ends on 22 September. Plus, the library art card makes for a fantastic bookmark.
After all, #supportlocal also means supporting your local indie bookstores run by passionate Malaysians, and local authors, too. So why not spend a weekend bookstore-hopping as a fun alternative to cafe-hopping instead?

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Nora Quoirinâ€™s parents confirm body found is their daughter

Ten days ago, Malaysians were shocked to hear that a 15-year-old Irish girl had gone missing from the tropical rainforest resort she was staying with her family in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.
Today the search has come to a tragic end.
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At around 1.57pm today (Aug 13), Astro Awani reported that Negeri Sembilan Police Chief, Datuk Mohamad Mat Yusop said the Search and Rescue team had found a body about 2km from the resort where Nora Anne was reported to have gone missing.
The body was then sent to Tuanku Jaafar Hospital to be identified and for a post mortem.
Noraâ€™s parents, Sebastien and Maebh, have positively identified the body to be their 15-year-old daughter.
Nora was reportedly found â€œunclothedâ€, in a hilly area with a ravine and had to be â€œwinchedâ€ out and transported via helicopter to the hospital.
Nora Anne Quoirin went missing from her room in the resort early Sunday morning (Aug 4). The only clue to her disappearance was the opened bedroom window.

This is Nora Quoirin. Sheâ€™s missing in Malaysia – was on holiday with her family, staying in a hotel in Seremban. Sheâ€™s 15 amd has special needs. Her mum is an old friend from Belfast – they now live in London. They are frantic so pls retweet this. pic.twitter.com/RZo6L7HX67
— Catherine Morrison (@CackyMo) August 4, 2019

Her family lodged a missing persons report with the police and a search and rescue team was immediately dispatched to look for her.
Her family, policemen, firemen, battalion units, the K9 Unit, the Sarawak Forest deparment, the Orang Asal in the area, bomohs, hikers and media personnel all came out to look for the missing special needs Irish girl at Gunung Berembun, Seremban.
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Several international and local news sites reported her disappearance urging anyone with information on her whereabouts to come forward.
Earlier today, an anonymous Belfast-based business donated a Â£10,000 (RM50,000) reward to anyone who found her.


Thai Fisherman Stranded In Malaysia Found Drifting At Sea After Deciding To Swim Home

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As Malaysia enters Phase 3 of the Movement Control Order (MCO), border shutdowns also means that there are folks who are stranded in the country.
One such case is a Thai fisherman who found himself stranded at the Thai-Malaysian border in Perlis for days following closure of the border checkpoints on 23rd March.
Uncertain about the future and not knowing when heâ€™ll see his family again, the 45-year-old fisherman from Southern Thailand decided to brave the unknown and make his way home by foot.
Armed with a bottle of water and a lunch box, he walked for two days to the nearest border point before reaching a narrow canal about 100 metres wide.
The Thai fisherman who decided to swim home after he found himself stranded in Malaysia.(Credit: Satun Marine Police via Bernama)
Despite his weakened state, the desperate Thai decided to swim across. Unfortunately for him, he got caught in strong currents and was washed further to the sea.
But luck was on his side and he was found drifting at sea by villagers by the shore of Puyu sub-district in Satun, Thailand.
Satun Marine Police Inspector Pol Lt Col Banjerd Manavej told Bernama the homeward bound fisherman was found exhausted in the afternoon on 13th April, but was pleased to see that he was rescued.
He was brought to hospital for a medical checkup. He is in good condition and he will undergo 14-day quarantine at the state quarantine facility in Satun.Pol Lt Col Banjerd Manavej, Satun Marine Police Inspector to Bernama.
The Thai fisherman rescued by Satun Marine Police.(Credit:@bernamadotcom/Twitter)
While he did manage to get home, the fisherman still has to face the consequences of his actions. He was charged for illegal entry and fined 800 baht (RM100).
The Thai-Malaysia border remains closed as the country continues to battle Covid-19. However, Thai citizens stranded at the Malaysian border will be allowed to return from 18th April if they meet conditions set by the Thai government.

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Dry Or Dehydrated Skin? No, They’re Not The Same

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Our skin goes through a lot over the years. Ageing, sun exposure, or just a general lack of knowledge on proper skincare really takes a toll on our skin.

At some point, we’ve probably tried figuring out our skin types and bought certain products that we thought would benefit our skin, and sometimes they do work but there are times when we’ve seen no effect.
There’s actually a huge difference between skin types and specific skin concerns that really requires you to go more than skin-deep.
One common misconception revolves around skin dryness, which is not quite as simple as just a lack of water. Skin dryness is classified more as a skin type, whereas skin dehydration is more of a skin state which results from external factors, and they both require different approaches to care.
The pinch test
(Credit: Sunny Ng/Cheyenne Diog via Unsplash)
To put it in simple terms, dry skin is caused by a lack of sebum or oil and can leave skin feeling tight and flaky, while dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of water and leaves skin feeling dull.
An easy way to find out if you have dry or dehydrated skin is by pinching a small section of your skin. If there’s dehydration, your skin will take longer to return to its normal state.
Dry skin, like oily, combination, or normal skin, is a skin type. As a result, the face or body may have fewer oil glands, which could suggest that the glands aren’t producing enough oil or less sebum. It consequently compromises the skin barrier’s capacity to keep out invaders and retain moisture.
Dehydrated skin is connected to water and the lack of it in the skin. One of the main distinctions is that while dehydration is tied to moisture and is frequently brought on by environmental factors including weather, environment, nutrition, and diuretics like caffeine and alcohol, it can truly impact any skin type. Hydration is one of the key ingredients for youthful, supple skin, as dry skin can occasionally lead to fine lines and wrinkles.
Hydrating vs Moisturising
(Credit: Kadarius Seegars/Nati Melnychuk via Unsplash)
Similar to there being a fine line between dryness and dehydration, the definition of moisturising and hydrating can often get used interchangeably. Hydrators work to increase the water content of the skin to work with dehydrated skin. Moisturisers, on the other hand, help seal moisture into the skin and target dry skin.
In other words, the difference between “moisturising” and “hydrating” products really comes down to the ingredients inside the bottle.
A good moisturiser should contain ceramides, silicones like dimethicone, or occlusives, like petroleum jelly, lanolin, and seed or plant oils.
Ceramides are naturally occurring fats in the skin that help decrease dry skin and irritation, while silicones can act as lubricants, reducing friction and softening the skin. Occlusives help to provide a barrier on the surface of the skin, helping to seal in hydration.
A good hydrator should act as a humectant. This means that they work like magnets, pulling moisture from the deep layers of the skin and from the environment, and binding them in the outermost layer of the skin.
Look for ingredients that deliver water to the cells directly, like hyaluronic acid, propylene glycol, alpha hydroxy acids, urea, glycerin, and aloe.
What if my skin is dry and dehydrated?
(Credit: Birgith Roosipuu/Safia Shakil via Unsplash)
If your skin is both dry and dehydrated, you can use hydrating and moisturising products together. But the order you apply them matters.
Apply thinner, lighter-weight hydrating products first, such as hyaluronic acid serums, followed by thicker, heavier moisturisers to lock the hydration in. Otherwise, the thicker moisturiser will prevent the lighter product from being absorbed into the skin.
Using the right skin care regimen will ensure that your skin gets the TLC that it deserves. Picking out the right products for your skin will go a long way to maintain your skin health or prevent premature ageing.
Some other general skin care tips that will help you maintain good skin health include drinking an adequate amount of water each day, eating more water-rich fruits and vegetables, applying sunscreen daily, avoiding smoking, and minimising alcohol and caffeine consumption. If you’re still unsure what your skin type is or how to address your specific skin concerns, it’s best to consult a dermatologist.

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[Watch] Cops Detain Motorcyclist For Attacking 60YO Elderly Driver In Shah Alam

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An elderly driver suffered a rude shock after being beaten senselessly to the ground in an incident caught on video.

Following the incident, the police have detained the 23-year-old motorcyclist who brutally attacked the victim in the middle of the road, after the 61-year-old victim came forward and lodged a police report.
In a statement issued yesterday, Shah Alam OCPD Asst Comm Mohd. Iqbal Ibrahim said that the victim was driving his wife and grandchild near the Padang Jawa bridge before the motorcyclist started confronting him.
“When he was turning into Alam Avenue a motorcyclist that was at left side started shouting and scolding the victim,” Mohd. Iqbail said.
“Stopping his car the 61-year-old victim got out of his vehicle to see if there had been any collision but was then kicked by the suspect.
“The suspect pushed the victim down and continued to punch him in the head, leading to swelling and chest injuries,” he added.
The video of the incident had since made its rounds on social media.
The case is being investigated under Sections 323 and 506 of the Penal Code.
Individuals who have information related to the case are asked to contact Investigating Officer Inspector Nur Syuhada Aziz at 018-9124770.
A video was also uploaded on social media showing that the suspect was apprehended by the public following the incident.
Video ALLEGEDLY berkaitan dengan pelaku yang memukul orang tua di padang jawa di pukul kembali oleh penduduk kampung padang jawa. https://t.co/A0coRoZQcs pic.twitter.com/FrZTyWY4c3— Datuk Jahat Hensem (@datukhensem) May 22, 2022
Although it was not immediately known what triggers the suspect to attack the victim, several netizens had claimed that the elderly driver too was in the wrong for making a turn without turning on the signal.
Betul. Dorang ni x kena Kat diri sendiri. Silap2 hb lagi teruk org tua tu kena Bila Kat tempat yg sembang lebih ni. X backup pun apa budak tu buat. Tp still yg naik motor ni tahu la apa perasaan dia Bila ada driver yg otak xde ni— 🇲🇾 حلمي نور فردوس بن ريني (@HelmyNurFirdaus) May 22, 2022
Dah la kena langgar, lepastu kena fuck pulak, lepastu bila dah kena pukul keluar la ayat “kalau ya tgok la org, dia tunjuk fuck kau tunjuk fuck balik”, hah sembang twitter boleh, kalau kena dekat diri sendiri tu aku rasa benda sama jugak jadi.— Nash Ramli (@nashriqx) May 22, 2022

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After Going Viral, Malaysian-British Couple Reveal Disgusting Cyberbullying & Fat-Shaming They Face

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When a Malaysian-British interracial couple went viral in Malaysia in June for their unique love story, little did they expect to find themselves the subject of intense fat-shaming and cyberbulling.

Meet Hayden & Nina, aka HaydenToNina, the Malaysian-British couple who started a YouTube channel to share their experiences as a couple, especially one that comes from two different countries and cultural backgrounds.
         View this post on Instagram           Hayden in Baju Melayu is always a good look 🙆🏻♀ A post shared by  🦊Hayden & Nina 🐱 (@haydentonina) on Jun 21, 2020 at 4:31am PDT
However, as more and more people began to notice the couple, Malaysian Nina, and her Chinese-British husband Hayden found themselves the subject of multiple articles and comments with backhanded compliments that paint their love story as one of “heart over looks.”
One of the earliest backhanded compliments Hayden and Nina received over their love story. (Credit: Twitter)
If you google our name HaydenToNina, we have been painted as the “Heart over Looks couple” –  which we never wanted to represent ourselves as. We wanted to represent as ourselves. Not the “lucky fat girl married to a good looking guy.”HaydenToNina via Twitter.

Nina tells TRP that this experience of being highlighted in the media as “lucky” to be married to a “good looking person” has ruined her self-worth so much that she is going back to therapy.
When it first happened to me, I kept having panic attacks and was struggling to hold myself together. I knew that internet trolls exist, but I wasn’t ready for that amount of hate to be thrown at me when our content is clearly just for fun and just happy things.Nina to TRP.
Even as the hype died down, Nina still finds comments urging her to lose weight for her husband’s sake on their YouTube videos.
Some are coated in a syrupy layer of “concern for her health”, while hinting that it’s her husband’s “secret wish.”
Credit: @haydentonina/Twitter
Nina tells us that these horrible comments have also left Hayden genuinely upset over the misrepresentation of their relationship.
The story we’d like to share is about how bi-racial couple works – our hardships, how it works in our family, what is a healthy relationship. We never really thought our appearance was that big of a deal because in a relationship, the heart is what matters.Hayden and Nina to TRP.
         View this post on Instagram           Our favourite photo together. We’re really camera shy in real life 🙈 How is your weekend so far? What have you guys been up to? A post shared by  🦊Hayden & Nina 🐱 (@haydentonina) on Mar 14, 2020 at 7:41am PDT
Fat shaming is cyberbullying
The American National Eating Disorders Association states that body- or fat -shaming is one of the most common forms of cyberbullying.
Credit: @haydentonina/Twitter
READ MORE: Malaysia Ranks Second In Asia For Cyberbullying
The thing is, no matter how nicely one tries to put it, fat shaming DOES NOT work.
Presenters at the Canadian Obesity Summit point out that fat shaming is harmful to health and can drive weight gain instead.
Studies show that this exposure triggers physiological and behavioural changes linked to poor metabolic health and increased weight gain.
You actually experience a form of stress. Cortisol spikes, self-control drops and the risk of binge eating increases.Angela Alberga, an assistant professor in the department of health, kinesiology and applied physiology at Concordia University via NCBI.
A study by the University of Pennsylvania also highlights that fat shaming is linked to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and exercise avoidance.
There is a common misconception that stigma might help motivate individuals with obesity to lose weight and improve their health. We are finding it has quite the opposite effect.Rebecca Pearl, Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania.
The negative effects don’t just include personal fat shaming, but fat shaming of public personalities as well.
Here are some of the few cyberbullying comments that have been made about me and my husband since we got married.Fatphobia is real, wake up people. pic.twitter.com/NWSVNvjPrZ— HaydenToNina (@haydentonina) August 25, 2020
Psychologists from McGill University found that instances of celebrity fat-shaming were associated with an increase in women’s implicit negative weight-related attitudes.
The researchers explain that these cultural and media messages can leave a “private trace in people’s minds” and augment women’s gut-level feeling that ‘thin’ is good and ‘fat’ is bad.
This is exactly what Nina is trying to push against.
Credit: @haydentonina/Twitter
Despite the vitriol and emotional stress inflicted by the harmful comments, Nina explains that she decided to speak up to show how pervasive this culture is in Malaysia.
I want to raise awareness about cyber bullying and how our society is still living in the idea of a beauty standard. I want to empower people who struggle with body image as I do. I guess sharing the screenshots is a step of my own healing and taking power of myself as well.Nina to TRP.
While Malaysia still has a long way to go in addressing harmful beauty standards and online bullying, there’s an old saying that’s easy enough for anyone to follow: “If you’ve got nothing nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.”

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Fat shaming is making people sicker and heavier
Fat Shaming Linked to Greater Health Risks
Celebrity fat shaming has ripple effects on women's implicit anti-fat attitudes
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Netizens Poke Fun At Selangor’s New ‘BRK’ Car Number Plate

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BRK… The possibilities are endless with Selangor’s new number plate series.

Social media users took to several online platforms to poke fun at this, especially since ‘BRK’ resembles certain Malay words including the word berak, which translates to poop.
Meanwhile, some users jokingly mentioned that ‘BRK’ could mean other things such as beruk (ape), borak (chat), brake, break, and buruk (bad).
According to the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) Facebook post, the bidding started from 5 April and will end at 10pm this Sunday, 9 April.
The post also mentioned that Malaysians can place their bids on JPJ’s online auction platform, JPJ eBid, with successful bids will be announced on Monday, 10 April.
Several tickle worthy comments have also come up from netizens on social media platforms.
Twitter user @jjeology said:
Sarawak (Miri) has QMK and that has always made me giggle haha.@jjeology via Twitter
Another Twitter user @IzzraifHarz tweeted:
Me: I’m an adult, i should act like a grown up person. Also me: *laughing at no plate because it sounds like berak@IzzraifHarz via Twitter
On the other hand, Twitter user @flitz_please pointed out:
Oh come on.. we used to have BRA literally. Now I see BRA everywhere on the road.@flitz_please via Twitter
In June last year, The Star reported that a similar advertisement for car plate number bidding by JPJ also tickled some netizens’ funny bones.
The government agency uploaded a poster on its official Facebook page, calling for bidding on the latest car plate series for Selangor, which was “BRA” which riled up netizens in a good and funny way.
Would you rather drive around with the BRA number plate or the BRK number plate?
Meanwhile, the winner is still the dude in Penang who is brave enough to get PEN 15.

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Retiring Malaysian Army Officer Has To Jump Out A Plane At 10,000 Feet To Literally Pass The Baton

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Different people have different ways to retire, some might get something from their company, while others might get a farewell dinner for their service.

But there’s a few who go out with a bang like this retiring Malaysian Army (Tentera Darat Malaysia) officer who leapt out of an aircraft – 10,000 feet above ground – to relinquish his duties in a clip which went viral on Twitter.
Posted on the social media platform by user @ShahwalAdli_, the video showed the officer jumping off a moving airplane along with several other people, before giving the squadron’s symbolic baton to one of the officers.
He explained that whole thing is actually a hand over ceremony by the First Warrant Officer who is retiring soon to the Second Warrant Officer.
Tradisi Skuadron Tinjau Udara Rejimen 11 Gerak Khas. Serah-Menyerah tongkat SSM Sierra. Terbaik idola. Selamat berpencen 26Tahun Encik🐯🗡 pic.twitter.com/DQODuSmApz— bangwal 🐯🗡 (@ShahwalAdli_) April 12, 2021
Each squadron has their own tradition
He told TRP that the ceremony is unique to his squadron – the 11th Special Operations Regiment Air Reconnaissance Squadron, which is also a Special Service Group.
Shahwal said the tradition has been going on for years and each company has their own way of sending off their officers and mentioned that his unit is divided into several squadrons, each with their own unique roles:
Anti-Terrorism Squadron (Uniform)Air Reconnaissance Squadron (Sierra)Ground Reconnaissance Squadron (Tango)
For his squadron, their role is according their motto which is to provide reconnaissance in the airspace.
Some of their tasks are to infiltrate, spy and destroy via the air.

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Malaysian ‘Space Artist’ Paints A Dark Picture If We Don’t Stop Light Pollution

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Be honest, when was the last time you saw actual stars here in the Klang Valley?

On the clearest of nights, most of us here in the city would probably only catch glimpses of a few pale dots or even a satellite or two when we look up at the night’s sky.
But in actuality, Malaysia is one of the best places in the world to watch the stars because of our location at the Equator. You just need to know where to look.
(Credit: ExpatGo)
The star painter
To get more people interested in staring out into space, 26-year-old Nurul Syahirah Nazarudin from Johor Bahru may seem like any other regular primary school teacher by day.
But when the sun goes down, this artist/astronomer turns her attention to the heavens to observe, illustrate and educate the public about the vast mysteries of our universe and how important the night’s sky is for us humans, and the ecosystem in general.
Syahirah Stargazer, as she’s often called, is a ‘space artist’ who uses her talent, creativity and curiosity to create astronomical art or space art for short, which is a genre of art that attempts to both communicate and express what we’ve learned through centuries of space exploration.
(Credit: AstroSyahirah via Twitter)
There are many different types of space art – covering works of realism, impressionism, abstract creations and even zoological concepts – where artists use a combination of science and imagination to accurately depict or simply dream up what other unworldly things lie beyond our own atmosphere.
If you’ve ever seen a space-themed documentary or even a popular science fiction movie, you’d probably have already seen some of the astronomical artworks created by the people who spend hours of their lives conceptualizing our knowledge of the cosmos.
(Credit: Warner Bros/Interstellar via The Conversation)
Syahirah herself dabbles in painting abstract pieces and is a full-fledged member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA). She is the first Malaysian ever to be inducted into the association, a worldwide community of artists that paint, draw, sculpt and make absolutely anything related to the stars, planets and galaxies or anywhere the imagination can go – or so says the organization’s tagline.
The amateur astronomer is also a Dark Sky Ranger for Dark Sky Malaysia and a member of the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) devoted to spreading awareness on light pollution and how it diminishes the beauty of the night’s sky.
Syahirah and her peers also organize live astronomical observation events and gatherings here in Malaysia, as well as, working to secure ‘dark sky’ places where people can watch the night’s sky without the distractions from light pollution.
(Credit: AstroSyahirah via Twitter)
We’re losing the dark
Growing up under the gorgeously unpolluted skies in rural Kelantan, Syahirah told TRP that her passion for space began during her youth of endlessly staring into the night.
I have always been fascinated by Astronomy my whole life, ever since I was 7-years-old. Relentless nights of stargazing sparked my curiosity to explore more about the wonders of our universe, what lies beyond our solar system. I started collecting anything that I can get my hands on related to astronomy since it’s hard to obtain astronomy information and resources in the countryside back then.Nurul Syahirah Nazarudin.
But starting in 2020, Syahirah turned her passion into a tool where she can promote astronomy and teach a thing or two at the same time.
Becoming a space artist is a career I have never planned. Astronomy is an essential knowledge that has been guiding humanity across space and time for thousands of years. The night sky is the clock, the calendar, and the canvas where humans express their imaginations and creativities.Nurul Syahirah Nazarudin.
The stargazer described that with the march of modern time, we humans are slowly losing touch both intellectually and emotionally with the night’s sky – where our excessive use of artificial lights has caused us to lose the darkness at the speed of light.
The wonders of the night sky have inspired artists, composers, poets and even inventors to express their thoughts as well as producing works of art in an attempt to connect themselves to the celestials. The thought of us slowly losing grasp towards the night sky drives me to produce artistic works that bridge people to the night sky.Nurul Syahirah Nazarudin
You see, though we humans no longer use the stars in the night’s to navigate our way across the oceans or tell the passage of time, the darkness of the night remains an essential part of life here on Earth.
Artificial lighting disrupts our natural ecosystem simply by turning night into day.
Plants and animals depend on the planet’s day and night cycle to coordinate their behaviours and determine when it is to find food, rest and reproduce (which is no different from us human’s when you think about it).
(Credit: Sajjad Ahmadi/Jake Fagan via Unsplash)
Through their creations, space artists like Syahirah teach us to love and protect the night sky and close the gap between us and the vast reaches of our universe with a human touch of the brush.
Check out more of Syahirah’s work on her personal blog (HERE) or follow her via Instagram or Twitter.
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Now, back to Malaysia being one of the best places to stargaze in the world.
Besides still having a few remote locations where there is little to no light pollution, our country puts us right in the view of the Northern and Southern skies where we can observe the Milky Way Galaxy (the galaxy that includes our solar system).
For those in the Klang Valley, which is heavily light-polluted, Syahirah recommends that you head up Northeast to Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor for a much clearer view of the stars.
(Credit: Hafidz Abdul Kadir via Facebook)
But there are several places scattered around Sabah, Sarawak, Pahang and Terengganu where you can get a naked eye view of the galaxy we live in.

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6 Magical Stargazing Spots in Malaysia That Will Leave You Enchanted
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9 Stargazing Sites In Malaysia That Will Leave You Star-Struck
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Our nights are getting brighter, and Earth is paying the price


Kedah MB Buying Food Or His Next Ride? Police Investigate

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It began with a social media post on Saturday (5 June) containing videos and photos, allegedly of Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, test driving a car during the lockdown.

Although the post has since been removed, the case is currently being investigated by the police under Section 269 of the Penal Code and Regulation 17 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures in Local Infectious Areas) Regulations 2021.
In his defence, his political secretary, Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden said that his boss was actually buying food on his way from Alor Setar To Kuala Lumpur. It just so happened that the restaurant was near a car showroom.
Sanusi is said to have did this before entering the highway. So it looked like he was driving a car from the showroom.
As a Menteri Besar, Sanusi is allowed to travel between the district and state lines. However, car showrooms are not allowed to open let alone allow customers to test drive their vehicles.
Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Shafee Abd Samad said police are probing the allegations

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Flying To Malaysia? KKM Sets Up New Protocols For Travellers Coming Into The Country

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Malaysia has updated new protocols for Malaysian and international travellers arriving in the country as of 8 December 2021.

Protokol baharu bagi pengembara warganegara Malaysia dan pemegang pas jangka panjang yang tiba dari negara yang dikenakan sekatan perjalanan sementaraNew protocol for Malaysian travellers and long term pass holders arriving from temporarily restricted countries pic.twitter.com/0W8vZrzdLY— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) December 7, 2021
Protocol for travellers from temporarily restricted countries
To recap, the current temporarily restricted countries are:
South Africa
Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Mozambique
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Malawi
Malaysian citizens and long term pass holders arriving from these countries must:
Undergo 14-day quarantine at designated quarantine stations
No time-off allowed
Take an RT-PCR test 2 days before departure
Undergo RT-PCR test on arrival
Undergo RT-PCR test on Day 10 of quarantine
Wear the digital tracker on the wrist at all times
Undergo a risk assessment on Day 14 of quarantine. The quarantine will be extended if symptomatic.
If they test negative for Covid-19 on Day 10, they can be released from quarantine on Day 15.
Protocol for Langkawi travel bubble
Travellers from other than the 8 restricted countries listed above are allowed to participate in the Langkawi Travel Bubble.
Travellers participating in the Langkawi Travel Bubble must:
Undergo RT-PCR test 2 days before departure
Undergo RT-PCR test on arrival in Langkawi
Wait for test result at the hotel and will receive a Digital HSO (Home Surveillance Order)
However, they will need to undergo additional testing such as:
Undergoing RTK-Ag test on Day 3 and Day 5 in Langkawi.
Undergo RT-Ag self-test on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 6. Test results must be reported on MySejahtera.
Undergo RT-PCR test 2 days before leaving Langkawi.
Protocol for VTL-Air and VTL-Land
Travellers travelling via Malaysia-Singapore VTL-Air and VTL-Land must be fully vaccinated and no quarantine is required.
Here are the protocols they should take note of:
Covid-19 test 2 days before departure
VTL-Air travellers undergo RT-PCR test.
VTL-Land travellers undergo RTK-Ag test (professional) or RT-PCR test.
Covid-19 test on arrival
RT-PCR test in KLIA or KLIA2 for VTL-Air travellers.
RTK-AG (professional) test at Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal, Johor Bahru for VTL-Land travellers.
Additional tests
RTK-Ag test (professional) on Day 3 and Day 5.
RT-Ag self-test on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 6, and report test results on MySejahtera.
The additional test requirements also apply to Malaysian VTL travellers returning from Singapore.
Protocol for Short-Term Business Travellers
There’s also a new protocol for short-term business travellers (STBT) who enter Malaysia through the One Stop Centre (OSC) platform provided by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Short-term business travellers must be fully vaccinated and no quarantine is needed.
The protocols include:
Undergoing RT-PCR test 2 days before departure
RT-PCR test on arrival
Stay duration in Malaysia is limited to the days approved by the OSC Committee.
Must be accompanied by a liaison officer provided by MIDA
Additional testing requirements
RTK-Ag test (Professional) on Day 3 and Day 5
RT-Ag self-test on Day 2, Day 4 and Day 6, and report results on MySejahtera.
Protocol for travellers from countries with Omicron cases
The countries that have reported the spread of Omicron variant in the community since 6 December 2021 are:
Australia
United States
United Kingdom
Norway
France
Travellers from the listed countries are required to:
Undergo RT-PCR test 2 days before departure
Undergo RT-PCR test on arrival.
Wear the digital tracker on the wrist on arrival
Mandatory quarantine for 7 days (fully vaccinated) or 10 days (unvaccinated)
Quarantine can be done at home or at a designated quarantine station depending on Home Quarantine Application status.
RT-PCR test on Day 5 (for 7-day quarantine) or on Day 8 (for 10-day quarantine)
Risk assessment is done on the last day of quarantine (Day 7 or Day 10). Quarantine will be extended if symptomatic.
If they test negative for Covid-19 on Day 5 or Day 8, they can be released from quarantine on Day 8 or Day 10.

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“It Shouldn’t Be This Hard” Celebrity Makes Tearful Plea For Her Child’s Malaysian Citizenship

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A Malaysian mother was left in tears when the child she carried for 9 months failed to gain citizenship status even after two years of battling with the country’s law.

Local hip-hop artist Nabilah Hani Azali or more famously known by her stage name Loca B, shared a tearful confession on social media about her firstborn son, Yusuf Alexander, who turns six this year.
“It shouldn’t be this hard for my son to be with me in this country”, said the celebrity who only wanted the best for her child.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by LOCA B (@kuning.langsat)
Yusuf was born in the United Kingdom (UK) and his father isn’t a Malaysian citizen, so his mother’s application for him to be registered as a citizen of this country was denied.
However, Loca and her British husband divorced. She later remarried a local man.
The mother openly says that we live in a country where the government discriminates against women and makes a plea to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to rectify this distressful fact.
She implies that thousands of other Malaysian mothers like her are in a state of limbo because of this discrimination.
Saya dan ibu ibu lain terpaksa berada dalam limbo ni kerana kerajaan memilih untuk intepretasi undang undang melalu mata yang seksi dan diskriminasi terhadap wanita. @IsmailSabri60— LOCA B (@LocaLangsat) September 28, 2021
See according to the law, unlike Malaysian men, women aren’t allowed to pass down their citizenship to their children who were born overseas as it is seen as a threat to national security.
But recently, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that kids born to Malaysian mothers married to foreigners can have the right to grant citizenship to their children born abroad and declared the law to be discriminatory.
Read More: KL High Court Rules Malaysian Mothers Can Now Confer Citizenship To Children Born Abroad
However, this decision is now being challenged by the Federal Government.
Former Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Pengerang Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said even spoke up about the issue in front of the Dewan today (29 September) and criticized the government for the move.
She implied that the law was clearly unfair and we have nothing to lose from changing the rules.
If automatic citizenship isn’t allowed for Malaysian women for their overseas-born children, then the same should be applied to men too. It is as though women in this country are in some ways lesser than men.Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said via The Star.
“Kalau setakat nak jadi menteri, ini pun tak boleh selesai, tak payah laa jadi menteri.” – DS Azalina Othman Said#SisiTVParlimen#DewanRakyat#AWANInews pic.twitter.com/DzXHMks5mg— 🇲🇾Astro AWANI🇲🇾 (@501Awani) September 29, 2021

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[Watch] Youngsters Cook Maggi In Hotel Sink, Netizens Fuming At Unhygienic Way To Prepare Noodles

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Malaysians really like instant noodles, which are often a necessity in times of hunger.

It’s not only delicious but easy to prepare, ready to eat in just two minutes by adding boiling water.
Although instant noodles are often said to be harmful to health, it is still the choice of many, especially in lockdown and quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic.
In fact, a video on the TikTok app went viral recently because of instant noodles.
In the video, a young man was seen ‘cooking’ two instant noodles in the washing basin of a hotel room, using a toothbrush as a chopstick.
The instant noodles, complete with seasoning, were presumably cooked with hot water from the tap.
Apparently, this is because the hotel does not provide bowls and spoons.
Tips makan Maggi dalam hotel kalau tak ada mangkuk. pic.twitter.com/QfuIXK7Rsw— TikTok Berguna (@TikTokBerguna) January 2, 2022
The needless stunt, which attracted more than 900,000 views at the time of writing, drew criticism from netizens.
Netizens regretted that the young man and his friends had nothing better to do.
Asal budak ada haircut mcm ni selalu jenis bermasalah pic.twitter.com/lJb8rLDHuA— Hydesign (@hydesign_my) January 2, 2022
Others pointed out that the washing basin is the dirtiest place, and certainly not suitable for cooking under any circumstances.

Netizens are also indignant at their sheer folly.
A Facebook user, Suria Sadri, said the youngsters have brought shame and embarrassment to their parents.

The youngsters were also criticized for seeking cheap publicity.
It was suggested that they cook the instant noodles in the toilet bowl and take their stupidity to the next level.

Hopefully, the youngsters will think twice about doing something the next time, especially before pressing the share button.

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