M’sian Teacher Allegedly Corrected English Work Wrongly, Sparks A Debate Of School English Standards

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There has always been some contention when it comes to learning and using English in school examinations.

One of the reasons was that some students found it hard to master the English language due to the lack of opportunities to practice speaking it at home.
However, a recent post that went viral pointed to another important reason why students found it hard to do well in the English subject.
The post showed an English exercise book that was incorrectly marked by a teacher which was dated January 2020.
And then you ask why Malaysian English standards have fallen to incomprehensible levels. pic.twitter.com/8VHz9O5FFt— Aiman I. Abdullah (@AimanIAbdullah) February 20, 2022
Although it seemed like an old post, netizens brought up the issue of the standard of English that was being taught in schools.
They said a lot of English teachers in schools have no qualifications or experience to teach the subject but were forced to do so due to lack of staff in schools.
In other words, the education system was to blame for diminishing the education quality in schools.
Ingat ya. Some teachers don’t have background in TESL. These teachers are sometimes INSTRUCTED to teach English because most schools have shortages. If you want someone to blame, blame the system. https://t.co/u1aUDGrwCQ— Najib Ismail (@najib_ismail) February 21, 2022
Despite this, some said the teachers still have no excuse to make simple grammatical errors like these.
A netizen explained that there was no need for a qualified background to teach basic English because the root words are commonly used.
Totally agree, need no TESL background for basic english like this. The root words are commonly use in our daily basis, that teacher teaches sport meh? Like others said, at least check the answer lol before confidently marking paper like that.. me is so maluu woo— Amy Mikhail Pratchadee (@kagura98321171) February 21, 2022
Another netizen added that it was still the teacher’s responsibility to brush up on their language skills because the responsibility to teach has fallen on them.
Netizens said the teachers could have done quick revisions by using resources online such as Youtube videos.

On the other hand, a few netizens think the exercise book has been doctored by someone who just wanted the post to go viral.
They pointed out that the teacher had marked the correct questions with a tick except for the second question. They believe the corrections with the wrong words were added in later to create a viral post.
The teacher dah tanda right dekat each of the questions except question no.2. My assumption is that there must be someone else who added “ing” in every answer just for the sake of getting viral.— NAMI (@Najmiluthz) February 21, 2022
Nevertheless, the post has sparked a discussion online and was another reminder that the Malaysian school system still needed a lot of fixing.

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Muda Dinner Event Gatecrashed By Harassers With Firecrackers, Leaving Guests Injured

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Muda’s dinner function at Dewan Yong Shen in Muar, Johor, was ambushed by a rowdy group yesterday (22 October).

Muda secretary-general Amir Hariri Abd Hadi said the incident happened around 9.30pm when the dinner was in progress.
A group of about 30 people started provoking the participants by throwing lit firecrackers and plastic bottles at them.
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According to Free Malaysia Today, Muda president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said the group started throwing items when Muda members asked the group where they were from.
The police personnel present managed to bring the situation under control and the rowdy group left after 15 minutes.
Syed Saddiq thanked the police for their help and said a police report will be lodged about the incident.
Some suffered injuries and car damage
Unfortunately, a few people suffered injuries during the altercation such as Sabah Muda chief Amos Thien who hurt his legs when he was hit by firecrackers.
Meanwhile, the car belonging to Muda central executive committee member Lim Wei Jiet was damaged. Lim also posted a few photos showing the large dent marks on the side of his car.
In a Twitter update, Lim said he has lodged a police report regarding the damage to his car as well.
Yet another incident of thuggery during @SyedSaddiq ceramah. @limweijiet‘s car is damaged. It speaks so much louder of the perpetrators than #MUDA which has shown maturity in dealing with the situation. Vote wisely!#YouthPower https://t.co/8iPiBhVxb4— Amy Chew (@1AmyChew) October 22, 2022
Baru habis buat laporan polis.Terima kasih PDRM & IO kerana efisien terima laporan.Saya tak berhasrat pemuda2 tersebut dikenakan tindakan undang2. Saya doakan yg terbaik buat mereka. Cuma harap dalang/organisasi yg merancang & membayar mereka dapat dibawa ke muka pengadilan https://t.co/qtFSemAJKh— Lim Wei Jiet (@limweijiet) October 22, 2022
Why are they provoking us when we were merely having a dinner function? When Muda members asked them where they were from, they started hurling bottles and firecrackers and damaged a car. I wish to thank the police personnel for their help in bringing order. I strongly reject the politics of provocation and gangsterism.Muda president Syed Saddiq on Facebook
Syed Saddiq added that those who are unhappy with Muda should meet them in the political arena instead.
After the group left, the dinner went on undisturbed. Also attending the function were former Cabinet ministers Hannah Yeoh and Yeo Bee Yin of DAP.
This was not the first time Muda was harassed by a rowdy group. On 17 October, a group of Mat Rempits heckled the participants by shouting and revving their machines when Syed Saddiq was giving a speech.

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[Watch] Driver Shows Off Malaysian Passport To Cut Queue At Malaysia-Singapore Second Link

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A male driver went viral for cutting into the lane of others while flashing his Malaysian passport.

The incident reportedly happened at the Malaysia–Singapore Second Link heading towards Johor Bahru on Saturday (6 August).
It was recorded on the dashcam of a woman driver whom the male driver had cut the queue.
The woman, Joana Loh, posted the dashcam recording on Facebook.

Based on the posting, the male driver appeared frustrated when other vehicles seemed reluctant to give way.
As other vehicles continued to move forward, the man rolled down the window of his black Honda.
He made aggressive gestures before flashing his Malaysian passport at the other driver.
As he got out of his vehicle, it was not enough for him to point at his Malaysian car plate.
He also showed his mobile phone to warn the woman in the other car.
An All-Malaysian Affair
Meanwhile, Loh pointed out that she and her fellow occupant in the car are also Malaysians.
Loh said they would have gladly allowed the man to cut in if he had asked politely instead of bullying fellow countrymen.
You very arrogantly took out your Malaysian passport. So what! Our Malaysian passport gives us priority?” Malaysian Joanna Loh telling the man that wrong is wrong.
She added that driving a car with a Singapore licence plate doesn’t necessarily mean the driver is Singaporean.
Even if it is, it does not give Malaysian drivers any right to harass or bully Singaporeans on the road.
You were already in the wrong for not signalling, we didn’t have to let you cut into our lane.Malaysian Joanna Loh lambasting the man for being a road bully.
Loh explained that they were stuck in a four-hour-long jam after exiting the ] checkpoint.
The massive jam was due to people travelling overseas to take advantage of Singapore’s upcoming National Day holiday on 9 August.
Meanwhile, some netizens said the woman allowed the male driver to cut into the lane as she left a gap in front of her car.
They said the woman should have been gracious and let the guy cut in instead of inching forward.
Netizens added the incident also reminded them of another road rage drama at the Malaysia immigration checkpoint involving a Singapore-registered car.
READ MORE: Licence Plate-Plucking Woman Wanted By Johor Police, Both Sides Gave Their Stories

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Bersatu’s Wan Saiful And Adam Radlan To Be Charged Over Jana Wibawa

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Bersatu information chief and Tasik Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan arrived at the sessions court around 8.50am to be charged in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative.

Malay Mail reported that he pleaded not guilty to corruption charges under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act and claimed trial.
He denied soliciting RM6.9 million from a private company in connection with the government’s Central Spine Road project worth RM232 million.
The bail is set at RM400k and he’s to surrender his passport by 22 March 2023.
The Jana Wibawa programme or ‘Program Jana Ekonomi Pemerkasaan Kontraktor Bumiputera Berwibawa’ was a Covid-19 stimulus initiative introduced by the Muhyiddin administration to help Bumiputera contractors.
Party president Muhyiddin Yassin arrived at the courthouse just before 9am to show support for Wan Saiful.
He was joined by party secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin, vice-presidents Ronald Kiandee and Radzi Jidin and youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.
Businessman Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad, who is expected to be charged alongside Wan Saiful, arrived later.
According to Free Malaysia Today, Wan Saiful was believed to be arrested after he went to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters at 8pm yesterday.
Previously, MACC froze the bank accounts of Bersatu over an investigation into the alleged corruption during Muhyiddin’s time as the prime minister.
The former prime minister denied claims that a relative of his benefitted from the alleged corruption, Malay Mail reported.
Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the government will postpone the rural development projects under the Jana Wibawa scheme that’s worth RM5.7 billion over suspected irregularities.

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Grandma Of 10 Sets Out To Pursue Degree At 64

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Education has no age limits. Anyone can pursue it at any stage of their life and as an example of that, a Twitter user shared that her mother was taking up a degree in business management at the age of 64.

My mother, at 64. Maktok to 10 cucus, (11th on the way) is on second year of her degreee. ❤❤ pic.twitter.com/o5IZsscYkG— Sölehudin needs a giant calculator (@sthehu) March 4, 2023

She is a grandmother to 10 grandchildren with the 11th one on the way. According to @sthehu, her mother made the decision when she found herself bored during the pandemic and also because she likes studying.
Many netizens were inspired by this and offered their best wishes and also asked a few questions.
Good for her. May Allah ease everything for her@anumrathi via Twitter
One Twitter user asked @sthehu to share the process of pursuing a degree at a late age and whether it has to be at public universities or private universities as well. She replied saying that it depends on the universities and asked the netizen to check their websites.
Another Twitter user said that she would like to show this to her mother as a motivation.
This is so cute! All the best to your mom! The fact that she did not stop because of the age is inspiring . I need to show this to my mom she’s only in her mid 50s tapi dh tk nk buat apa2 dah.@Waaandles94 via Twitter
Another user shared that his dad also pursued his studies in his late 40s and has been his inspiration since.
Never late utk belajar, ayah i ada degree when he is in late 40s..he always my inspiration bila i nk giveup on studies..if he can, i can too!! goodluck to your mom!!@sharizaridza via Twitter
“All our dreams can come true if we had the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney


Malaysians react to Game of Thrones Finale (SPOILERS)

Game of Thrones has officially ended! If you didn’t realize that, now you know. (What have you been doing, living under a rock?)

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And as it is with anything, people are split over how the show ended.
*CAUTION!* MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!!!!

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Some Malaysians felt that it was a fantastic ending to a fantastic show.

they started off the series by introducing house stark and ended the series with house stark as well. the pack survived. im not crying you are 😢 #gameofthrones #gameofthronesfinale
â€” Adam Stark (@AdamMichibata) May 20, 2019

Others didn’t share the same sentiments.

Iâ€™m just going to pretend none of this happened and just stick to the books. 💆🏻♀ #GoT
â€” Ika Nosha (@ikanosha) May 20, 2019

After watching game of Thrones #GameOfThrones#GameOfThronesFinale pic.twitter.com/WaibrFKOjc
â€” YusufFakhro (@YusufFakhro) May 21, 2019

I rather see the Night King on the iron throneThere, I said what I said.
 #GameOfThronesFinale
â€” marie (@peachybblegum) May 20, 2019

The final season of game thrones was rushed I donâ€™t know why leading to bad ending a lot of messing scenes and unanswered questions. Waiting for the books hope it will be much better #GameOfThronesFinale #GameOfTrones
â€” Mohammed Ali (@hmoodalbar) May 20, 2019

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However you feel about the last episode of Game of Thrones, there’s a certain sadness to the conclusion of such an epic series that started all the way in 2011.
The watch has ended.


Israel Calls Malaysian Trolls ‘Hacktivists’, Saying That They Work With Hamas

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Pro-Israeli groups are referring to Malaysian social media users as ‘internet trolls’ and accusing netizens of perpetrating malicious cyber warfare attacks against Israel for showing solidarity with Palestine.

Read More: The Definition of Apartheid And The Context Of Israel
Malaysians, the cyber warfare experts?
A report published by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center or the Israeli Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center (ITIC) identified netizens in Malaysia as a party of interest in the movement against the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
The report details how netizens had orchestrated a “massive attack on mainstream social media and messaging platforms against Israelis and pro-Israelis” by spamming or trolling pro-Israeli content as well as getting pro-Israeli social media accounts blocked or suspended during the 2021 Israeli–Palestinian conflict which took place in May.
Culminating in the death of over 250 Palestinian as well as more than a dozen Israelies, the crisis – which the Israel Defence Force (IDF) dubbed “Operation Guardian of the Walls” – had propped up waves of pro-Palestinian support from across the globe as people went online and on to the streets in demonstration against violence and for a free Palestine.
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Read More: Israel-Palestine Conflict, World Leaders Including Biden, Pope And Dr M Comment
According to the ITIC, online protests in Malaysia were led by a network of local anti-Israel groups who designed and spread meticulous content to target Israelis and pro-Israelis, including government officials and celebrities.
The ITIC also revealed that a group of Malaysian ‘hacktivists’ had apparently leaked a list of Israeli phone numbers which were then used to harass and block its users.
#IsraelKoyak
ITIC’s report also identified the #IsraelKoyak social media hashtag as the main rally point for Malaysian anti-Israeli rhetoric online.
Roughly translating to mean Israelis are “torn up” or “emotionally compromised”, the hashtag was noted to have been mentioned over 557,000 times and reached around 251 million users on Twitter.
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The report noted that the campaign was done by real Malaysian social media users and accounts with little to no indication of the protests being perpetrated by online bots or paid comment services.
The ITIC classifies the movement as a threat to freedom of expression and that the campaign was an indication of a large anti-Israeli network operating in Malaysia.
The massive and aggressive attacks against pro-Israel accounts during the operation in Gaza demonstrates the power of the anti-Israeli Muslims on the web. These attacks damaged the ability of free expression of many thousands of Israelis and pro-Israelis that wanted to share their legitimate feelings and views on the situation in Israel during the operation, without any intent of violence or racism.Social Media Attacks on pro-Israel Accounts During Operation “Guardian of the Walls” Malaysian Cyber Warfare via Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center.
Malaysian troll army
In an article published by The Jerusalem Post as well as a three-minute video posted online, pro-Israeli columnist Emily Schrader cited the report by ITIC in criticism toward Malaysians for systematically harassing and cyberbullying pro-Israeli netizens.
📢 Israelis were harassed and threatened in an antisemitic campaign by Malaysian activists during #Israel’s last operation…and research shows there’s a connection to #GazaSocial media networks are failing when it comes to combating targeted harassment. pic.twitter.com/JXiJyetrLc— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר (@emilykschrader) July 11, 2021
Emily, who herself had been a target of #IsraelKoyak protesters, accused Malaysians of inciting anti-Semitic violence and breaking social media ethics.
Her opinion piece also noted that Malaysian were working together and are “good friends” with the Hamas militants in Gaza.
Guys, I’ve officially made it in Malaysia. I’ve even got a fake anti-Israel bigot account insulting me! @IdoDaniel how can you compete with this? Koyak? 😂 😂 pic.twitter.com/hP55BY5Hm3— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר (@emilykschrader) May 12, 2021
Taking a compliment
In response to the stream of reports, Malaysians again crowd the internet to share their disapproval of Israel.
Sentiments online reveal that netizens were more than proud of the attention they had received and garnered in order to focus global attention on the issue of Palestine.
You wanna know something? We take that as compliment. Thank you. #IsraelKoyak https://t.co/HCPnrKbCkZ— Naqib #Lawan (@naqibakmal) July 11, 2021
Malaysia solidarity and support on Palestinians issues is not antisemitic . We’re anti terrorisme , zionisme , genocides, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing . We will raise up our voices to the whole world . Israel is not a state !! #israelkoyak #SavePalestine #justices https://t.co/Z36XhsXB3D— fiqa 🇲🇾 (@NurSyaf52384026) July 12, 2021
Wow! #israelkoyak is trending…and there’s a documentary on it!This is interesting! https://t.co/8kD5qaq8nd— Maszlee Malik 🏴🇲🇾 (@maszlee) July 12, 2021
Read More: Malaysia Ranks Second In Asia For Cyberbullying
Trolling for justice?
Though internet trolls have been characterised as deviant and destructive in nature, experts have concluded that ‘trolling’ can be used as a powerful medium to draw attention to social problems and rally support towards marginalised groups.
Trolling behaviours are known to be varying in context, tactics, motivations, as well as its impact on public opinion.
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Observers have noted a rise in the use of trolling within the context of online activism since the early 2010s as movements such as the Arab Spring, MeToo, Black Lives Matter (BLM) as well as other political and social-driven protests took off all over the world.
Some argue that the use of trolling, satire, and parody content within social media discourse serves a purpose to disrupt or create chaos in order to provoke a response – becoming a common tool used by the public as well as governments and organisations to perpetuate an agenda.
Even the Israeli military has been recognised for using familiar social media content and online trends such as TikTok videos to further their propaganda.
  @idfofficial האתגר הרשמי! יום העצמאות ה-73 🇮🇱💙 מחכים לדואטים שלכם✌🏻#ל#הלהלה #ת#מידעולההמנגינה ♬ original sound – צה”ל

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Social Media Attacks on pro-Israel Accounts During Operation “Guardian of the Walls” Malaysian Cyber Warfare
Israel-Palestine Conflict, World Leaders Including Biden, Pope And Dr M Comment
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Malaysia Ranks Second In Asia For Cyberbullying
Managing Online Trolling: From Deviant to Social and Political Trolls
The subtle ways that ‘clicktivism’ shapes the world
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Video: Baby elephant stuck in drain for 6 hours in Johor

A baby elephant believed to be just a day old was caught in a storm drain near the Kota Tinggi Rubber Research Station in Johor, last Friday.
The calf and its mother was making their way towards a forested area across the road when it fell in the drain and got stuck for about six hours.

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Footage of the incident also made its way to Facebook. The 2-minute clip shows the mother elephant making several attempts to release the tiny calf, with a crowd of human spectators cheering them on.
“Sikit lagi sikit lagi,” which translates to, “just a little more”, can be heard from the crowd as the mother helps her baby along.
Johor Wildlife and National Parks director Salman Saaban said a team from the department was dispatched after reports came in at 4.15am.

According to Salman, the mama elephant finally managed to get her baby out at around 10am and made a fast retreat into the jungle.
Luckily for baby Tantor, he only received some minor bruises to remind him to be a little more weary of drains in the future. As they say, an elephant never forgets!

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Although encounters like these are heartwarming to see. It does bring some question…
Elephants are a wide-ranging species that needs large areas of natural habitat to live and breed.
Elephants are shy and generally avoid people. Because their natural route and  habitat have been developed by humans, our paths often cross.(Picture Credit: Image by Mohamed Nuzrath via Pixabay)
A crucial factor for their survival is, the availability of large enough areas for them to live. But due to human encroachment, they are forced more and more into small corners of the jungle.
Just recently we were struck with the tragedy of three female elephants being poisoned to death near a palm oil plantation in Kluang, Johor.

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And with more and more forest areas in Malaysia dwindling – with over 4.9 million hectare of forest cover gone between 1983 to 2003 alone – it is still unclear if we can manage to find a solution to prevent an escalation in human and animal conflicts in the future.

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Right now at least one-fifth of mammals found in Malaysia is facing extinction, with elephants being at serious risk!

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Letâ€™s all hope to someday coexist with all our wild brethren including these gentle giants, before it’s too late…


Plan Your Getaway Next Year With This 2023 Long Weekends List

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As the year is nearing an end, some of us must be panicking to finish up our annual leaves. We’re too hardworking, aren’t we? 😌

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But instead of spending your annual leaves randomly, you could plan them ahead around the public holidays so you can enjoy a long holiday and even plan a long vacation.
So for next year, mark your calendars and start planning your short vacation or balik kampung trips!
Here’s a list of Malaysia’s long weekends for next year.
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The white ones are weekends while the yellow ones are next year’s public holidays.
You can plan to take your annual leave on the blue-marked days so that it’ll be a long weekend.
A few added details:
2 January (Monday) – New Year’s public holiday excludes states like Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis and Terengganu. 5 & 6 February (Sunday, Monday) – Thaipusam holiday is only for states like Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Putrajaya & Selangor (Johor gets Sunday)28 September – (Thursday) – Prophet’s Muhammad Birthday is a national holiday. You can take an AL on Friday 29 September.
For the full list of 2023’s public holidays in Malaysia, visit here.
For those who don’t know what to do during the long holidays, check out these articles here for some inspiration.
You can explore the city by public transport, go on a glamping trip, relax at the parks, enjoy theme parks and many more.
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Senior Citizen In Pahang Dies Allegedly While Defending His Pet From Dog Catchers

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An octogenarian in Taman Saga in Bentong, Pahang died yesterday (25 May) while trying to protect his beloved pet dog from dog catchers.

According to Sin Chew, Huang Yunhong tried to negotiate with two Bentong municipal council officers from catching his dog which he had raised for many years.
One of Huang’s Neighbours, Ah Xing, said that he saw the officers taking the dog away. Huang then desperately held on to the catch pole to prevent the officer from leaving with his dog.
“I asked the officer to let go of the pole to prevent Huang from falling, but he did not listen,” said Ah Xing.
During the struggle, Ah Xing saw Huang suddenly collapsing and falling into a drain. He tried to help him out but unfortunately, Huang died a few minutes later.
He said that the officers immediately called for an ambulance and the medical personnel later confirmed that Huang has died.
As reported by FMT, Huang is said to live alone with his pet dog as his children were all staying in Kuala Lumpur.
Just a few months ago, a similar incident involving an elderly man protecting his dogs from dog catchers in Petaling Jaya made the news after a video of the struggle between the two parties went viral.
READ MORE: [Watch] Uncle Allegedly Assaulted While Trying To Protect Dogs From Local Council Enforcement
Patrick Khoo, 69, claimed that the MBPJ officer roughed him up during the dog-catching operation, as seen in the video.
However, instead of the officers, the senior citizen was the one who was charged in court with obstructing government officials from carrying out their duties under Section 186 of the Penal Code.
READ MORE: Police Investigate Uncle Who Protected His Dogs From MBPJ
MBSJ has decided to not take action on their officers as they believe it was an unintentional mistake, not an assault done on purpose.
Khoo claimed trial to the charge and if convicted, he faces a jail term of up to two years or a maximum fine of RM10,000, or both.
READ MORE: No Action Taken On MBPJ Officer Who Allegedly “Roughed Up” Senior Citizen

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Fraser’s Hill Is In Grave Danger Of Unwanted Development

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Frasers Hill is commonly known as Little England, and is a popular local tourist spot in Pahang. However, the picturesque little town is currently facing uncertainty as a private developer plans to build a 15-storey resort and spa.

Shocking developments
Last month, a colonial-style bungalow and an abandoned resort were demolished. Residents living there were in the dark over the new development project, with the demolition catching them off-guard. No signage was posted until after demolition works began.

Even the National Heritage Department was not aware of the demolition, and only realized when they received complaints. However, the department also notes that the demolished buildings were not gazetted as a historical or heritage building, the developers would not have needed permission to continue such works.
However, residents and the Persatuan Alam dan Warisan Bukit Fraser (PAWBF), a society to preserve Fraser’s Hill’s natural wonders and heritage, claims that the demolition was carried out without the submission of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report to the Department of Environment.
Environmental danger
Their concerns are extremely valid, as the construction area is only a few meters away from Allan’s Water, the only lake in Fraser’s Hill, which is also a favoured recreational park. The area is also prone to landslides, underlying the risk of major soil movements. In a nutshell, without a proper EIA report, all the residents and even the developer themselves are risking heavy environmental damage.
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But even more crucial than that is the fact that Fraser’s Hill is home to a wide variety of biodiversity due to its unique geography. As one of the last remaining hill stations in the country, Fraser’s Hill is a popular tourist spot for its tranquil and quiet landscape, but it is also an important area for scientists and researchers to explore.
A biodiversity haven
Over 952 indigenous species have been found in Fraser’s Hill, accounting for 10% of all plant species discovered in the entire country. There are also 250 types of unique birds found in the area, and is even gazetted by international NGO BirdLife International, which strives to conserve bird species and their habitats.
Fraser’s Hill is so packed with beautifully unique birds that you don’t even have to be a professional birdwatcher to catch sight of these rare birds. You just need to stand still and keep an eye on the trees.
Frasers has some of the prettiest and unique species of birds concentrated in a small area. If you aren't adventurous, you can just hang around the areas mapped out during the event and I say you'd at least spot some of these birds, you don't even have to travel super far! pic.twitter.com/cfpEMSvOiD— Jillian Chiam™ (@Chiamshenlin) April 8, 2019
The PAWBF and residents of Fraser’s Hill are not resistant to the idea of new buildings and updated developments. However, the sheer size and scale of the new development and the lack of transparency involved is alarming for the people with the most to lose.
Develop it, but not overdevelop it
In particular, PAWBF notes that Fraser’s Hill is rich in history and biodiversity and should not be overdeveloped. In fact, Fraser’s Hill is working to achieve State Park status, highlighting the importance of preserving its current environmental health.
They have started a petition to review the plans for the new developement, which you can view via this link.

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Meet entrepreneurs at M’sia’s biggest startup party at Kyo next week

Connections in business is critical. Who you know, and who knows you, matters. It’s how you ensure you have reliable suppliers, partners, mentors, and even customers!
But what if you’re just starting out? Where do you find fellow entrepreneurs and business-minded people?
Wouldn’t it be convenient if there already a space with Malaysian entrepreneurs that you could join and start networking immediately?
Well, that’s what Lingesh and Ganesh, both entrepreneurs, aimed to create for the community when they started DrinkEntrepreneurs.

 Lingesh (left) and Ganesh (middle) started DrinkEntrepreneurs to connect the Malaysian entrepreneurial community.

The idea behind the social event is to connect the entrepreneurial community in Malaysia over drinks in a comfortable, casual environment.
The biggest startup party of the year is open to all, whether you only have a bright idea or already have a startup running. Come and meet fellow entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, media agencies, and bloggers to get your name out there.
Startups like Fave, iflix, dahmakan, and more will be there together with venture capitalists, government agencies, accelerators, and professionals.
700 tickets have already been snapped up within the first 72 hours, so don’t hesitate to get your own and rub shoulders with the all the key players in the ecosystem.
Meet, drink, and party- for your entrepreneurial dreams, of course.
If you are wanting to build something new and shake up the world, then the Drinkentrepreneurs party is where you should be at next Thursday, 14th November.
Head down to Kyo at Mandarin Oriental Hotel, KLCC to meet fellow entrepreneurs in a casual setting and quickly gain a network of entrepreneurs!
Register for your spot now at http://www.mystartupparty.com/.

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Elderly Man Accused Of Shooting Neighbour’s Cat To Death

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An elderly man in Melaka faces two charges in court and one of it involves intentionally killing someone’s pet cat.

As reported by Astro Awani, 62-year-old Aziz Tambi pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court in Ayer Keroh, Melaka today to shooting his neighbour’s cat to death with an air gun, causing the animal unnecessary harm and suffering on 18 June this year.
He was accused of commiting the act at a house on Jalan Tanjung Minyak, Bukit Rambai in the central Melaka District.
At approximately 2.30 p.m. on 18 June 2022, the crime was committed in a residence on Jalan Tanjung Minyak, Bukit Rambai in the central Melaka District.
The charge was framed under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, which provides for a prison sentence of up to three years or a fine between RM20,000 and RM100,000, or both, upon conviction.
Bail was proposed at RM20,000 as the prosecution highlighted the seriousness of the offence.
Judge Darmafikri Abu Adam set bail at RM5,000 with one surety and set the case for remention on 11 January.
Meanwhile, in a separate court, before Magistrate Nabilah Nizam, the accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing an air rifle without a valid licence.
He was charged under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison or a fine of RM10,000, or both, upon conviction.
He was granted bail of RM2,500 with remention set on the same day as the earlier charge.
Ishak Kari, a lawyer, is representing the accused.

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[Watch] Perak Couple Does Happy TikTok Dance After Getting Divorce, But Netizens Are Unhappy About It

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There’s an old saying that goes “if you love someone, set them free”, and it appears that one married formerly married couple in Perak really took the idea to heart and ran danced with it.

In a video that’s making views online, a couple of divorcees took a second to make a TikTok dance video when their marriage allegedly came to an end.
The short clip which had a caption that wrote “I’m officially a JANDA today,” (“Janda” means a divorcee or a widow, just FYI) saw a man and a woman performing a coordinated dance number outside the Teluk Intan Muslim Administration office with what people assume to be their divorce papers.
In the caption, the janda also thanked the ex-husband for taking care of her during the course of their relationship and hopes that he finds a better soulmate.

Despite the former couple’s merry attitude, people online seem to be rather upset by their actions.
Comments from netizens alluded that the divorcees should’ve been embarrassed that their marriage had ended instead of doing a happy dance.
Cerai pun post dekat tik tok siap menari dgn bekas suami.Caption pulak “Officially janda.”.Barah.Parah.Tenat.Dunia akhir zaman.Kat komen,org salahkan ibubapa tak didik..Salah individu,mak ayah kena tempias.Apabila malu tlh hilang,maka berbuatlah sesuka hatimu pic.twitter.com/qrzGBZuoiO— ارينا (@arinaattashaa) December 8, 2021
Lepas cerai, kua dr pjbt agama, buat content menari seronok berceraiAllahuAkhir zaman sgt dh ni. Dh xde rase maluBenda halal yang Allah x suka adalah CERAIALLAHpelihara la kami dr fitnah akhir zaman😪— @ciksepi (@ciksepi2) December 9, 2021
Between January and June 2021, Malaysian Syariah courts reported 71,806 Muslim divorce cases.
This roughly equates to around 132 couples choosing to break up their ensemble, every single day.
It’s pointed out that financial troubles, domestic abuse, external pressures and other afflictions such as depression were among the top reasons why couples choose to split up.
Read More: Malaysian Muslims Couples Are Getting Divorced Over Covid-19 Vaccines

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Badminton Fans Criticise Exorbitant Petronas Malaysia Open 2023 Ticket Prices

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Badminton fans have decried the expensive ticket prices to watch the Petronas Malaysia Open 2023 next year.

According to BAM, the Super 1000 tournament will be held from 10 to 15 January 2023 at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil and tickets start selling today, 5 December 2022, at 11am.
A netizen @baldhaenton_ shared that the prices of Petronas Malaysia Open 2023 tickets are way above what ordinary Malaysians can afford with minimum wages.
She also tagged the recently appointed Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, imploring her to look into the matter. Meanwhile, some netizens tagged the former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq as well.
Hi YB @hannahyeoh. Boleh tak minta tolong check kan semula harga ticket Petronas Malaysia Open 2023. Harga agak merepek untuk gaji rakyat Malaysia yang rata-rata berpendapatan RM1500 sebulan. Rakyat marhaen pun nak tengok sukan badminton in real life.— YBAE Mimms (@baldhaenton_) December 4, 2022
Another netizen said the price is unjustifiable due to the poor views from the seats allocated.
The ticket this year for one day costs RM600 for the Super Fan and VIP seats. In 2022, the ticket cost RM680 for all tournament days in the Premium seat.
pmo 2022 rm680 for all days but pmo 2023 rm600 for one freaking day 🤡 pic.twitter.com/h5fxkFGPEp— bobe (@jijiabaobei) December 3, 2022
Other netizens suggested badminton fans avoid buying tickets to lower the demand or settle for the cheapest seats.
A check on the ticket list showed the cheapest ticket costs RM 40 on the first day in the Upper B seats.
To watch the finals, fans will still have to fork out RM90 for one day in the Upper B seats.
Some people believed the price went up exorbitantly because the S1000 tournament is on par with the All England and the Indonesia Open tournaments.
A few of them also don’t think ministers can get involved to change the ticket prices.
cara mudah nak turunkan harga tiket adalah dengan tidak membeli. Bila supply>demand… harga confirm turun. Dorang berani tekan harga selagi ada yang nak beli 😥— Rizal • (@mr_jekfer) December 4, 2022
Mungkin sebab s1000 ni setaraf all england dan indonesia open.— syam (@Ifnli) December 4, 2022
This is S1000, the top level badminton, of course pricey la, if cannot afford VIP then buy the cheapest one, just like Blackpink concert, I don't think Minister can get involve such thing— Ken (@Kenken0606) December 4, 2022

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Foreign Experts: Msia’s New Virus Strain Is Not 10X More Infectious

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Medical experts in Singapore are refuting Malaysia’s Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah statement that the mutated version of the Covid-19 virus – D614G – is ten times more infectious than its original counterpart.

Additionally, they said that the strain, which has already been detected in Singapore and the Philippines, will not have an impact on vaccine development.
Recently, Dr Noor Hisham shared a few details about D614G through a Facebook post. He explained that the mutated strain, detected in Malaysia from clusters that arose from imported cases, is ten times more infectious.
He added that due to its mutation, the Covid-19 vaccines in development might be ineffective against D614G, urging Malaysians to continue adhering to the health precautions advised by the government.
Keputusan terkini baru diterima dari makmal Institut Penyelidikan Perubatan (IMR): seperti disyaki mutasi jenis D614G…Posted by Noor Hisham Abdullah on Saturday, 15 August 2020
Speaking to The Straits Times, Duke-NUS Medical School Emerging Infectious Diseases programme director Professor Wang Linfa said that while this variant is genetically more fit, there is no scientific data proving that D614G is more transmissible, let alone ten times more infectious.
Meanwhile, his programme deputy, Professor Ooi Eng Eong said he does not believe such a mutation would impact the effectiveness of vaccines currently being produced.
This mutation would certainly not impact vaccine efficacy since vaccines would generate antibodies that bind to many different parts of the virus spike protein and not just be limited to the site of mutation.Professor Ooi Eng Eong via The Straits Times
Infographic on D614G. (Credit: The Star)
Also speaking to The Straits Times, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health Infectious Diseases Specialist, and Epidemiologist Associate Professor Hsu Liyang highlighted that D614G is widely spread, with thousands of infections in Singapore likely due to it.
Singapore sequences only a fraction of virus samples from its patients and has already found more than 100 samples with this mutation between February and July.
It is unsurprising to find the D614G in the Philippines, given how widely spread it is.Associate Professor Hsu Liyang via The Straits Times
Graph showing the global prevalence of D614G (a.k.a G614) compared to it’s earlier counterpart. (Credit: Medium)
Deputy Executive Director for Research at the Agency for Science, Technology and Research’s (A*Star) Bioinformatics Institute, Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, explained that mutations are natural in the evolution of viruses.
He said that currently, worldwide, there are three “G” mutations of the Covid-19 virus, including D614G, which have a “fitness advantage”. These three strains have grown from 0% of infections in January 2020, to 95% of infections in July.
Be that as it may, Dr Sebastian believes there’s no need for the public to panic.
Since this variant has been circulating globally, it can be expected to be seen in any country, and every country with active surveillance has seen it already, especially related to import from travellers.Dr Sebastian Maurer-Stroh via The Straits Times
He foresees that the virus will continue mutating, noting that even now there were already six new groupings.
He said that mutations don’t necessarily mean increased virulence, but can also result in milder or asymptomatic infections which can result in longer detection periods.
Diagram of D614G. (Credit: BBC)
Academy of Medicine’s Chapter of Infectious Disease Physicians chairman, Dr Asok Kurup, said there had been no clinical impact from the mutation.
However, he added that if any mutations of the virus are more infectious, the current safety precautions, such as wearing masks in public and social distancing will become even more critical.

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SPM Candidates Affected By Flood Don’t Need To Wear Uniform To Exams

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The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 has finally started in full swing. In light of the recent floods, Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said SPM candidates affected by the flood don’t need to sit for exams in their school uniforms.

It is okay for the affected candidates to wear whatever clothes available. In a crisis situation, we cannot be too selective. It is important for the children to be calm when going to the examination centres.Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin
According to The Star, Radzi also said candidates who were facing difficulties in getting to their schools or examination centres should contact their class teachers, school examination secretaries or principals.
They can get information on the current situation and any alternative examination centres which they can attend.Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin
On another note, the Bahasa Melayu and English Language papers of 708 SPM candidates in the state have been postponed to the second session in April since the schools were flooded. The exam dates are yet to be decided.
The seven affected schools in the Pasir Mas district are:
SMK Rantau PanjangSMK Gual PeriokSMK Baroh PialSM Agama Maahad Muhammadi Rantau PanjangSMK MerantiSM Ugama (SMU) AL-Falah SiramSMU Khairiah Banggol Setol
The schools have contacted the candidates involved, and it is expected that the examination paper on March 7 will proceed as scheduled.Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin
Meanwhile, Radzi said the flood situation in Terengganu was improving and the affected SPM candidates could sit for their papers at alternative examination centres.

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NZ Mum Names Children After Heavy Metal Greats Metallica, Slayer, & Pantera

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Unique baby names are not only for the Hollywood elite (I’m looking at you Audio Science).

A New Zealand journalist, actor and presenter for Netflix’s Dark Tourist documentary series has revealed in a series of tweets a mother in New Zealand to have named her children after three of thrash metal’s greats: Metallica, Slayer, and Pantera.
thread 1/4: proud to report that a new zealand mother has named her children metallica, pantera and slayer. she told me "it’s not easy raising three of the heaviest bands": https://t.co/kiXGTrr60A— David Farrier (@davidfarrier) July 7, 2021
The tweet, which was a rehash of an original article David had written on subscription-only site webworm.co, featured a photo of the metal mum donning a bada** look herself with a crossbow in hand and micro dermal piercings underneath her eyes.
Not much has been revealed about the mother but David did say he’s seen the children’s birth certificates.
He also reached out to New Zealand’s Registrar-General to confirm whether it’s possible and it was confirmed that the country has no restrictions on naming babies after bands or albums as long as the word used is not generally considered to be offensive and does not resemble an official rank or title.
Before you get any ideas about naming your child after your favourite bands, do note each country has their own rules.
You can’t name your child offensive or unappealing names in Malaysia
Section 16 of the Births and Deaths Registration Act 1957 states:
Where it appears to the Registrar that the name of a child sought to be entered in a register of births is objectionable or undesirable he shall refer the matter to the Registrar-General and the Registrar-General may cause such name to be registered or not to be registered as he shall deem fit.
While objectionable and undesirable is subjective, it is ultimately up to the Registrar-General in Malaysia to decide.
According to AskLegal, the reasons behind the names that are prohibited are:
Names that carry an offensive meaningNames that are an abbreviation of a wordNames that refer to a particular profession (e.g. putting Dr in front of the child’s registered name)Titles bestowed by the Malaysian government (Dato, Datin, Tan Sri etc…)
Unsuitable names given to someone in Malaysia is also not allowed. For example:
Animal names like Monyet, Babi, Ular etc…Natural occurrences like Hujan, Batu, Angkasa, PanasNames after numbers like K9, 007 or zerozeroseven, 69
This also applies to names that are unsuitable in a different language.
Aside from names deemed offensive or ‘unappealing’, your name cannot be more than 80 characters too for practical purposes like filling out forms.
Seeing how Malaysia has a huge Heavy Metal following, with allegedly 458 metal bands in the country, I don’t see how naming your child Metallica for example is a problem. Not only does the name fit like armour for a boy, but if they want a more feminine twist to use as a nickname, “Talli” is quite sweet.

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This Matcha-Infused New Food Menu Makes Healthy Food Actually Taste Good [Review]

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Oh Cha Matcha in TTDI has made a name for itself by serving premium quality ceremonial-grade matcha that is smooth, light, and non-powdery. They have also found ways to make matcha fun, by adding juices like watermelon and lavender, or with added adaptogens like cordyceps, ginseng, and more for an added health boost.

Now, they’ve come out with a new all-day food menu which incorporates matcha into the dishes in various ways.
The classic ceremonial-grade matcha, RM12.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Although matcha is pretty delicious as a drink, how does it fare in food? We find out.
The Taste Test
Most of the food menu is Japanese-inspired and matches nicely with the green tea addition.
Ochazuke is a well-beloved Japanese comfort food which features a simple bowl of rice topped with green tea and simple toppings. In Oh Cha Matcha, the Ochazuke is topped generously with salmon sashimi and beautiful edible flowers.
Steamed Japanese rice with roasted and puffed Japanese brown rice, salmon sashimi, hot green tea kombu dashi, RM24.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The broth is flavourful with enough salt for a satisfying yet healthy meal. The salmon sashimi is delightfully fresh, while the puffed rice, furikake (rice seasoning) and flowers add a great texture to keep the Ochazuke interesting.
Pour the hot green tea kombu dashi over the rice, then eat it together.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Another main dish, the matcha soba noodle, also features the fresh salmon sashimi as a topping. The matcha soba noodle also comes with tempura shrimp and tempura mushrooms for a delicious crunchy addition, while the kombu dashi sauce serves to add extra umami into the noodles.
Matcha soba noodle with salmon sashimi, tempura shrimp, mushroom, and kombu dashi, RM38.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The tempura lends a nice crunch for those who like texture in their food. The tempura shrimp in particular is nicely flavoured and goes very well with the silkier textures of the soba and salmon sashimi.
Pour the hot kombu dashi over the matcha soba noodles.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
For those who are particularly watching their diet, there is also the raw vegan zucchini carrot pasta with pesto. It is essentially julienned vegetables with pesto sauce on top, and should honestly be considered more like a salad than pasta dish.
Despite looking very green, it tasted surprisingly less raw and green than you would expect. The vegetables are fresh and the pesto sauce flavourful enough. In fact, its flavour profile is similar to popiah, but with the signature taste of pesto.
Raw vegan zucchini carrot pasta with pesto, RM20.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Next up is the eggs benedict with matcha Hollandaise. For this dish, Oh Cha Matcha has changed up some of the key ingredients to keep the traditionally rich brunch food less carb-heavy: the base is made with keto bread, topped with cauliflower puree, with a generous pour of matcha hollandaise.
Eggs Benedict with Beef Bacon, Spinach, Soft Boiled Eggs, Cauliflower Puree with Basil Oil & Matcha Hollandaise, RM32.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Despite the ‘healthy alternatives’ used, the entire dish is still very flavourful. The saltiness of the beef bacon goes nicely with the lighter and creamier flavours of the sauce, while the keto bread is surprisingly soft with a texture very similar to regular white bread.
We wanted the food to taste good, but still be healthy. Healthy food doesn’t have to taste bland and boring.Founder of Oh Cha Matcha, Kar Heng, to TRP
The Verdict
I am very pleasantly surprised by the new food menu. Almost everything I tried was delicious, even with the ingredient changes to make them healthier.
Although many dishes featured some way to incorporate matcha, it was not a particularly strong flavour. The matcha used in the food is quite light and is more of a companion flavour to other ingredients.
Left: Rose Matcha with Shiitake and right: Purple Sweet Potato Matcha.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The drinks are also delicious, featuring a wide range of flavours and additions for any sort of mood you are in.
While the food veers slightly on the expensive side, the quality is worth it. The drinks are also quite affordable compared to other crafted beverage options out there.
Overall, it’s a nice cafe to relax in with matcha and a delicious meal, although being in the middle of TTDI means that parking is a bit of a hassle.
Oh Cha MatchaAddress: 130, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurOperating Hours:Monday – Thursday 10am – 8pmFriday – Sunday 10am – 9.30pm

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Attorney-General Says PM’s Position Based On MP’s Support, Not Statements By Parties

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Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Azizan Harun says that whether or not someone has the support of Members of Parliament must be determined by the MPs themselves, not via a statement by a political party or party leader.

As such, in a statement released today addressing last night’s announcement by UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Idrus said there were no clear facts to show that Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yasin does not have the support of a majority in Parliament.
Quoting Article 43 (1, 2, and 2a) of the Federal Constitution, Idrus says that from a legal standpoint, the current Prime Minister and Cabinet can continue to wield executive power.
Article 43 of the Constitution states:
(1) The Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall appoint a Jemaah Menteri (Cabinet of Ministers) to advise him in the exercise of his functions.(2) The Cabinet shall be appointed as follows, that is to say –(a) the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall first appoint as Perdana Menteri (Prime Minister) to preside over the Cabinet a member of the House of Representative who in his judgment is likely to command the confidence of the majority of the members of that House;
Ahmad Zahid in a live stream said that UMNO, which has the most seats in Parliament, had rescinded its support for the Prime Minister following a 5-hour meeting between the party’s leadership, though the details of this remain unclear as many Cabinet Ministers in the government are from UMNO.

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PTPTN Borrowers Graduating With First Class Degrees Are Exempted From Repaying Loans

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National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) students who graduate with a First Class bachelor’s degree will be exempted from repaying their loans.

According to NST, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the exemption applied to borrowers who graduated from 2019 onwards, irrespective of their economic background, race or religion.
This (exemption) is to encourage students in the country to work hard in order to obtain the best result for their tertiary education.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Free Malaysia Today reported that PTPTN would discuss the allocations required with the finance ministry.
In February, the government announced that almost 80,000 students were eligible for loan repayment exemptions, totalling RM2.06 billion from PTPTN.
PTPTN has helped to provide access to education for many people. PTPTN turns 25 this year and it’s hoped that it continues to assist people to further their studies.
To date, PTPTN has assisted 3.67 million people in the country and provided RM66.87 billion worth of loans. I believe many people who benefited from PTPTN’s assistance went on to achieve success through employment and standard of living, subsequently becoming ‘assets’ or human capital for the nation.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri also launched PTPTN’s Education Savings Club and the my-PTPTN app during PTPTN’s Silver Jubilee celebration.
Based on a report by The Edge, the Education Savings Club helps to increase financial literacy among children.
The other effort to ensure no one in Keluarga Malaysia is left behind is the cooperation with state governments to give incentives to newborns via a Simpan SSPN account.

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Hennessy’s Latest Campaign Proves That We Can All Actually Be Impressive Gourmet Home Chefs

Gourmet food is usually associated with fine dining, expensive ingredients, and complicated preparation processes carried out by Michelin-starred chefs. Unless you’re Gordon Ramsay, whipping up a meal that can be considered gourmet standard from home seems pretty impossible…
… until now, that is.

(Credit: Aaron Thomas/Unsplash)

Recent trends saw that more Malaysians have started to cook at home, with 72% of them even opting to create fancy dishes that match gourmet standards in terms of presentation and time needed for preparation. We’ve also seen some of our friends show off their culinary works on viral Facebook groups or on their personal social media accounts.
With that in mind, Hennessy launched the #MYHXOKitchen campaign in Malaysia to further encourage and empower Malaysians in their cooking journey. The campaign is a collaboration between Hennessy and Chef Sean Lauw of Fat Butchery, which allows Malaysians to purchase premium meats to be cooked at home.

(Credit: Hennessy)

Senior Brand Manager of Hennessy X.O and RCC Aiko Lee described this initiative as an “invitation” and “reward” for Malaysians to continue their culinary journey.
Each package of high quality steak also comes with a bottle of Hennessy X.O, a perfect tipple to be paired with the dish.
There are four types of Hennessy X.O and Steak packages available, with meat ranging from Australian Grain Fed Black Angus to Australian Grain Fed Wagyu Marbling 5/6. Prices start from RM555 and can be purchased from The Good Stuff’s online store.

Meat and Hennessy X.O have a unique symbiotic relationship, in that they complement each other, enhancing their flavours in truly unique ways. It certainly is a treat for the senses that has to be experienced to be appreciated.Aiko Lee, Senior Brand Manager of Hennessy X.O and RCC, Moët Hennessy Diageo (MHD) Malaysia

Hennessy also encourages purchasers to share a video of how they prepare their Hennessy X.O and steak meal on social media to win exclusive prizes. These include a Danielle Peita Graham kitchenware set worth RM1,000, home improvement vouchers worth RM5,000, or even an exclusive dinner experience in Sekinchan at Zung Heng’s private kitchen.

(Credit: Hennessy/Facebook)

You can find out more about the #MYHXOKitchen campaign and contest on their Facebook page, and purchase your Hennessy X.O and Steak package here.

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Good Vibes Festival Features CL And Jackson Wang, Ticket Prices Start From RM399

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Read this carefully, The Good Times Festival is BACK this September after two-year hiatus, and NOW GET THIS – South Korean’s CL and Jackson Wang will headline the event.

The duo were part of a star-studded acts that will perform during the inaugural “The Good Vibes Weekender” which is set to take place on 23 and 24 September at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon.
CL will be the headliner for Friday, 23 September 2022, while Jackson set to take the stage the next day.
The K-Pop stars will be supported by a host of big-shots including Malaysian rap icon Joe Flizzow, OhWonder, R&B ballad artist PinkSweat$, Dolla, Sonaone, MidnightFusic and many more.
Good Vibes returns with Good Vibes Weekender, a brand new experience right here in the city.Get ready for two days of good music and good vibes, happening on 23-24 September 2022 at Sunway Lagoon.Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 3:00 pm on https://t.co/1mO0i1tHeP. #GVW2022 pic.twitter.com/hvzNRY90Uf— Good Vibes Festival (@GoodVibesFest) August 1, 2022
Tickets go on sale 2 August (that’s tomorrow!) at 3:00PM on goodvibesfestival.com.
Early birds’ price for the two-day music event is set at RM399. After the promo ends, the price will revert to RM499.
VIP Pass is priced at RM999 where you will have access to the VIP Deck, with a raised viewing platform and VIP bar, as well as access to an exclusive front row pit in front of the main stages.
Entrances are open at 4pm on both days of the event.

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Close to 10 Million Benefiting From BPN 2.0, Payments Coming In January

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Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is flexing today, saying around 9.86 million Malaysians are receiving money via Bantuan Prihatin Nasional 2.0 (BPN 2.0) compared to just 8.3 million in BPN 1.0.

Of those 9.86 million recipients, Bernama reports that 7 million are of the B40 income group and 2.86 million are from the M40 income group.
READ MORE: B40, M40 & T20 – The New Figures In 2020
Payments under Phase Two, along with payments for new applications and approved appeals will be made in January 2021.Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz via Bernama
It’s also reported that applications and appeals for the aid has ended on November 15.
BPN 2.0 is an initiative by the government to give cash handouts to Malaysians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The aid will be given out in two phases, the first being on October 2020 and the second on January 2021 to both individuals and families who are in the B40 and M40 income group.

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Bring These RM3,138 Economy Class Flight Tickets To Me, Says Anthony Loke

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke has asked those who have bought Malaysia Airlines (MAS) economy class direct flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau at RM3,138 to bring the tickets to him.

Loke said the ministry will investigate the case if these people were really paying more than they should.
He shared that the average ticket prices for an economy class direct flight to Sabah ranged from RM200 to RM800, depending on the time the tickets were bought.
READ MORE: [Watch] Woman Cries When Forced To Buy Expensive Flight Ticket To Sabah
On Sunday, former transport minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong pointed out on Twitter that the economy flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau on 20 April for MAS cost RM3,138 on the AirAsia Super App.
However, Loke checked with MAS and it was revealed that the tickets at that price are for business class tickets. Loke said the MAS tickets sold under the AirAsia Super App are still valid, The Star reported.
The price debate has also made MAS seek an injunction against AirAsia Super App for selling MAS tickets online. Apparently, MAS did not authorise AirAsia Super App to sell tickets on its behalf.
Dr Wee’s post garnered some criticism from netizens because he surveyed MAS ticket prices on AirAsia’s app. He also doubled down on it by showing a screenshot of the ticket prices on three different phones.
Netizens wondered if he knew how to buy flight tickets and believe he should have taken it up with AirAsia for misrepresenting prices instead.
U search MAS flight on AA app, if u search on MAS app, u will see those available seat are BUSINESS class in the same flight… The problem is AA app… 🤷🏻♂ Throw away all your 3 phones… Rasa mcm bodoh kena explain menda mcm ni… pic.twitter.com/0j0bJQNv3L— Maxie (@maxzchua) April 16, 2023
Ko ni kan wee buat malu la weii. Tak di buat orang nak naik MAS p beli kat app air asia. Lagi satu btul la ko nak bsing psl harga tix mahal tp cari beli tix pun dah salah. Then ko dulu lagi KO. bukan psl tix flight je, psl public transport bla3 hancurrrrr . So baik ko 🤐🤐— debunker (@00000q7) April 16, 2023
He should be taking it up with Airasia for misrepresentation of information on their app instead of doubling down on a mistake.— Aileen (@Howa902) April 17, 2023
Amid the criticism, Dr Wee claimed many people used apps such as the AirAsia Super App to find and compare deals. He said it’s similar to how people use aggregator sites like Agoda and Booking.com to survey for the best deals.
If there are allegations of unreasonable price hikes for certain airlines’ tickets on these apps, isn’t it the responsibility of the Transport Ministry and its agencies to check and make sure consumers are not being taken for a ride?Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong
On Facebook yesterday, Dr Wee wanted to know what can the ministry do to lower the prices of flight tickets to Tawau that cost above RM1,000.

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Prime Minister To Make Sudden Announcement Amidst GE15 Rumors

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will address the country shortly amidst rumours that Parliament will be dissolved to make way for a General Election.

The address was announced on his social media and is scheduled to take place at 3pm today, Monday (10 October) despite the 2023 Budget having yet to be passed in Dewan Rakyat.
Saksikan Perutusan Khas YAB Perdana Menteri pada petang ini. pic.twitter.com/fIJU8d0ngy— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) October 10, 2022
Last Friday, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz tabled the 2023 Budget in Dewan Rakyat, announcing an allocation of RM372.3 billion, an increase of RM40.2 billion compared to the previous year, making it the biggest budget so far in the nation’s history.
Due to the timing of the dissolution, Budget 2023 will be the second budget tabled by the Malaysian government that will only be voted on by MPs after a general election is called.
Similarly, Budget 2000 was also passed after the 1999 General Election was called.
The budget was tabled on 29 October 1999 but the Parliament was dissolved on 11 November, while the election was held on 29 November the same year. Budget 2000 was only re-tabled on 25 February 2000.
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Bersatu Disappointed With Tun M And Co Because They’ve Sided With PH, Says Muhyiddin

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has responded to the issue regarding the sacking of 5 Bersatu members by saying that the party is disappointed in their Chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who chose to side with Pakatan Harapan.
He then wished the former premier “good luck” and urged Bersatu members to stay calm within this period of time.
Muhyiddin also explained that the party didn’t sack Dr Mahathir along with Mukhriz Mahathir, Maszlee Malik, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Amiruddin Hamzah but their membership has been nullified because they’ve breached the party’s constitution.
I want to be fair to all parties and ensure that every decision made is based on the party’s constitution. There are no individuals who are above the party’s consitution.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Recently, the party announced the sacking of the 5 Bersatu members which prompted Dr Mahathir to make a surprise appearance at their headquarters demanding that the decision be made in person.

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Systems disruptions at KLIA; Everything we know so far

A systems disruption affected both Kuala Lumpur International Airports (KLIA and KLIA2) for four days starting from Wednesday night (Aug 21).

Dear passengers,
KLIA is currently experiencing intermittent network connection affecting some of our flight information display system. We are working to rectify this as soon as possible.
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 21, 2019

The glitch affected key functions in the airport including WiFi connection, flight information display system, check-in counters and the baggage handling system.
The fiasco resulted in a reported 68 flight delays during the first 24 hours of the disruption.
It was later found that the systems disruptions were caused by network failure.
Aug 23: Network equipment was replaced.

Latest Update on Systems Disruption at KL International Airport as of 8:00PM. #MYairportsupdates pic.twitter.com/ipsgfh0cBj
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 23, 2019

Upon identifying network failure as the cause of the disruption, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd rectified the situation by replacing the network equipment.
The replaced equipment resulted in positive progress and network stability.
Aug 24: Situation at airports improved.

Picture credit: Twitter

One day after the network equipment was replaced, the situation at the KLIA airports improved.
As most systems were back up and running as normal, the airport was a lot less crowded with manageable queues at the check-in counters.
Malaysia Airports CARE Ambassadors were still visible throughout the airport working hard to ensure the comfort of passengers including distributing coffee and tea to them.
Aug 25: Operations returned to normal

Picture credit: New Straits Times

By day four, operations returned to normal at the airports. Even the Flight information display systems (FIDS) had recovered.
Passengers were seen going about their usual business. Check-ins and movement of queues were smooth.
The number of Airport CARE Ambassadors had also been reduced.

We are glad to see smooth passenger flow at the terminal right now. Stay with us for further updates. #MYairportsupdates pic.twitter.com/piSAuEe0N2
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 24, 2019

Aug 26: Malicious intent not ruled out.
Malaysia Airports releases a statement saying they had not ruled out the possibility that the network failure was caused by an act of malicious intent

â€œWe will put this in the hands of the authorities to do a full investigation on the matter.â€
Malaysia Airports via Malaysiakini
Malaysia Aiports shares on Bursa Malaysia closed seven sen lower at RM8.56 with 1.83 million shares changing hands.
Picture credit: Twitter
Aug 27: A committee is set up to investigate the incident.
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) set up a committee to investigate the actual cause of KLIAâ€™s Total Airport Management System (TAMS) failure and suggest improvement measures to prevent a repeat.

â€˜â€™The committee is given one month to prepare a detailed report to the cabinet.â€™â€™
Transport Minister Anthony Loke via Malaysiakini

Picture credit: Malaysiakini

The six-person team, chaired by the ministryâ€™s secretary-general Mohd Khairul Adib Abdul Rahman is made up of the following:

Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi
Mavcom member Long See Wool
Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) member Afzal Abdul Rahim
CAAM chief executive officer Ahmad Nizar Zolfakar
National Cyber Safety Agency chief executive Md Shah Nuri Md Zain.

Picture credit: Malaysiakini

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said they did not receive any reports linking the network failure to corruption.
Aug 28: Malaysia Airports lodges police report.
KLIA District Police chief ACP Zulkifli Adamshah confirmed receiving a police report by Malaysia Airports over the network failure, though no evidence was submitted with the report.
The report was lodged by Malaysia Airports Information Technology Division’s senior manager.
Picture credit: The Star Online
ACP Zulkifli stated that the investigation will be carried out under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief which states:
â€œWhoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of twenty-five ringgit or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than five years or with fine or with both.â€
Aug 29: Individuals named in police report were questioned by police.
At least four people were reportedly questioned by police after their names were listed in Malaysia Airports’ police report.
The four were said to be â€œfamiliar with the function of network code switchesâ€ and the Total Airport Management System (TAMS) used at both international terminals.
Sep 2: Twelve members of Malaysia Airport staff had statements recorded by police.
Picture credit: Berita Harian
ACP Zulkifli confirmed that a total of twelve Malaysia Airports staff members had their statements recorded and the police intend to summon more people to assist in their investigation.

“The investigation is still underway. We will call a few individuals to assist the probe,
“The process is going to take time in terms of technical and other aspects.”
 KLIA District police chief ACP Zulkifli Adamshah via Sinar Harian.
He also confirmed that the report of the investigations will be forwarded to the Selangor police chief for further action.
Sept 4: Four Malaysia Airports staff lodge counter report.
Picture credit: Malaysiakini
Four suspended Malaysia Airports staff lodged police reports to counter the initial report made by the company’s senior IT department manager which implicated them with being involved in the network equipment failure.
The four individuals are reportedly pioneer IT officers with Malaysia Airports since the last 20 years and were among the twelve Malaysia Airports staff who had their statements recorded by police.

Investigations are still ongoing to get to the bottom of the incident. In the meantime, operations are back to normal at KLIA and KLIA2


Non-Citizen Spouses & Children Allowed To Reunite With Their Malaysian Families Again

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The government has allowed for foreign spouses and children of Malaysians who don’t have long-term permits to enter the country, but they have to apply for the necessary permit once they reach the immigration counter, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said that that the government has discussed on the issue after receiving a lot of requests asking that these family members be reunited.
The special Cabinet meeting discussed the situation of our citizens who have foreign spouses and children who are not allowed into the country because they do not hold any long-term permits. In order for them to apply for the permits, they must be in the country, but without the permits, they cannot enter the country. So, they have been barred from entering.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob via Malay Mail
After the discussion, the decision was made to allow for them to come to Malaysia but with the condition that they must apply for the permits immediately after passing the immigration checkpoint.
He also added that Malaysians are allowed to visit family members overseas who are ill, but are required to apply a permit from the Immigration Department for emergency cases.

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There Is An App To Verify The New Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Certificate. Here’s How To Use It

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The MySejahtera app has become indispensable ever since it was introduced. It became even more so when the government announced new perks for those who are fully vaccinated.

However, with a little bit of know-how, faking Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Certificates can be trivial. That’s where the Vaccine Certification Verifier app comes in.
But First!
To make the two work together you need the latest version of both apps.
Within the last week, both apps have received updates. On iOS, the MySejahtera app was updated to version 1.0.42 on 20 August while the Vaccine Certification Verifier was updated two days earlier (18 August) to version 1.08.The dates may be different from smartphone to smartphone.
These updates will make it easier for those who are fully vaccinated to take advantage of the perks the government offered and for business owners to verify the validity of their patrons’ vaccination certificates.
How To Get Verified
MySejahtera App v1.0.42
To get your Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Certificate verified:
Open the MySejahtera app.Tap ‘Close’ (upper right corner) at the ‘Check-in’ page.Tap “Profile’ (lower right corner) on the main page. Scroll down to see your Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Certificate.Tap ‘Show QR’ (bottom middle).The certificate should flip and display a small compact QR code.
Troubleshooting
We experienced a few errors while trying this out. Here’s how we fixed them
A certificate error popped up when we tried to close the ‘Check-in’ page.
We fixed it by closing and relaunching the app.
The digital certificate refused to show the QRcode until we updated our personal information and health status.
We fixed it by following the instructions and restarting the app.
The digital certificate does not display the QR code immediately even after tapping the ‘Show QR’ code button a few times.
The only fix seems to be patience. The QR code is just slow to pop up sometimes.
QR code error.
Even though we have a digital certificate for one of the two vaccination doses, sometimes a second QR code pops up as well.
The second QR code is only a partial and it seems we cannot scan it. The first one works just fine.
How To Verify Others
Vaccine Certification Verifier v1.0.8
To verify someone using the Vaccine Certificate Verifier:
Launch the Vaccine Certificate Verifier app.Tap the Verify Certificate button.Grant the app permission to use the camera if you have not.Point the camera at a Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Certificate QR Code.A Certificate Information page will open if the certificate is valid.Compare the information shown with the information on the certificate and the person’s MyKad.
Troubleshooting
We did not find any errors trying this out. However, to be fair, we were using smartphones with excellent cameras and large screens (iPhone).
The QR code is small, especially for such a dense matrix. Phones with lesser cameras may have issues scanning QR codes on phones with smaller and lower resolution screens.
Vaccination card
Also, this app does not work with the vaccination card. The QR code on those contains links to information, not for verification.

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Sofyank96 Creating Yet Another Magic With Antman And Kang The Conqueror

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Mohamad Sofian better knowns Sofyank96 in social media is taking another huge leap in his career with his announcement of working with Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors yesterday.

Sofian who has reached great heights in his career in content creation with his idol Zach King, Ryan Reynolds and Will Smith will head to Australia to shoot with Rudd who plays Antman and Majors who plays Kang in the movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

Sofian who started his journey in video editing at the age of 14 has now become an inspiration to many young video content creators in Malaysia with his successes.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is one of the most awaited movies by Marvel fans all over the world.
Being the first movie to kick off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it is clear how this collaboration is being celebrated by his fans.
Sofian received many wishes and appreciation from fellow Malaysians.

Some of them, while congratulating asked him to send their regards to the two actors.

Netizens are eagerly waiting for an amazing video from Sofian and we assume it is one that is not going to disappoint.

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Limited-Edition “Save Our Animals” Touch ‘n Go Cards Coming Soon To Raise Awareness Against Animal Cruelty

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With increasing news of animal cruelty this year – from shooting at dogs to local council raids – it’s pretty obvious that a lot needs to be done to educate Malaysians on animal welfare.

That’s why the Malaysia Animal Association (Animal Malaysia) is releasing four limited-edition Touch ‘n Go cards on advocating for animal welfare!
Credit: @animalmalaysia/Facebook
In a Facebook post, the local animal welfare advocacy non-governmental organisation (NGO) shared the news along with pictures of the four special card designs, which are:
Save Our StraySave Our WildlifeLove Our CatsLove Our Dogs
Credit: @animalmalaysia/Facebook
These special Animal Malaysia Touch ‘n Go cards are part of the NGO’s efforts drum up support for animal welfare assistance and advocacy.
According to Animal Malaysia, there are currently only 1000 pieces printed in these designs which will be available to animal lovers soon.
When contacted, the NGO informs TRP that the Animal Malaysia Touch ‘n Go cards can be purchased via their website (HERE).
In the meantime, you can show Animal Malaysia some support on their Facebook page (HERE).

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Flattening The Curve Doesn’t Mean No More COVID-19 Cases

Flattening the infection curve doesn’t mean that we’re free from COVID-19 cases in the country, according to Ministry of Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
He explained that it would mean that the situation is manageable and hospitals are able to cope with the number of patients.
The concern now will be on the increase in imported cases which is why the Movement Control Order (MCO) is tightened within these two weeks.
We fear thatÂ imported cases will increase, that is one of the reasons why we implemented MCO and weÂ will continue our active case tracing especially in hot-spot areas, and by doing so we can identifyÂ them early, test them, isolate them and treat them.Â Ministry Of Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Bernama
Dr Noor Hisham said now is a crucial period and urge Malaysians to play their role to flatten the infection curve.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has noted that there are early signs of the infection curve beginning to flatten but ultimately, it’ll be determined in phase two of the MCO whether measures taken by the government has worked.

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[Watch] MCA Invites Nga Kor Ming To Debate Over Electric Scooter Ban

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As if taking a cue from their former boss Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak, MCA has challenged its arch-rival DAP to a debate.

MCA spokesman Mike Chong Yew Chuan has thrown the gauntlet to DAP heavyweight and Teluk Intan MP, Nga Kor Ming.
The issue at stake is the banning of electric scooters.
READ MORE: E-Scooters, Other Micro-Mobility Vehicles Banned, Says Transport Ministry
Nga and several DAP leaders had criticized the recent ban on micromobility vehicles on the road by the Transport Ministry as unreasonable.
Earlier in his press conference on Tuesday, Chong, among others, showed a video of the behaviour of electric scooter users in George Town who used them inappropriately.

I will be sending an invitation of debate to his office in Teluk Intan in the next two days. Let us debate and see how the public will react to his stance towards this.MCA spokesman Mike Chong on his proposed duel with Nga.
If the challenge is accepted, it would be the next most anticipated debate after the duel between Najib and Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on 12 May.
Khamis ini saya akan berdebat bersama Dato’ Sri Najib Razak terkait Sapura Energy dan juga Masa Depan Malaysia.Orang ramai boleh menyaksikan debat perdana ini di saluran Astro Awani, Facebook Sinar Harian, Malaysia Gazette dan Sin Chew Daily. pic.twitter.com/kNkseLX9LE— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) May 10, 2022
A Case Of David Vs Goliath?
Nga, who is Perak DAP chairman, is no stranger to Malaysian politics.
The former Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker hails from Ayer Tawar, Perak and holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malaya.
Apart from that, he was the Taiping MP from 2008 to 2018.
In the 14th General Election (GE14), he defeated Gerakan president Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong in Teluk Intan.
An outspoken leader, Nga has attracted many accusations due to his remarks on various issues.
Cuba Menafikan Isu Kontroversi Hakmilik 999 Tahun, Nga Kor Ming Salahkan Utusan https://t.co/UHe3PC3TFy pic.twitter.com/1CKtY73ey9— D’Jeerie (@jeerie66) August 19, 2018
Meanwhile, MCA’s Chong has been vocal in speaking out against DAP on various occasions.
Besides being the spokesman of his party, Chong is also a committee member of MCA Central and MCA Youth.
He serves as a special function officer in the Transport Ministry under Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong who is also MCA president.
MCA Spokesperson Mike Chong @Chong_yew_chuan highlights that DAP Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh seems only interested on MCA’s & MIC’s stance on RUU355, yet she is not keen to express her own party’s & PH’s view of the subject https://t.co/iitjD9sJrQ pic.twitter.com/SvZ3FEJjtr— MCA (@MCAHQ) September 22, 2021
A Never-Ending Story
This is not the first time that DAP and MCA would be sparring over a debate.
Both parties had taken to the rostrum on many occasions as they try to outdo each other in championing the Chinese community specifically and Malaysians in general.
In March, the highly anticipated debate between Wee and DAP’s Lim Guan Eng during the Johor election was cancelled after police denied approval for the event.
Has Wee Ka Siong chickened out after challenging Lim Guan Eng to a debate on Wee’s illogical cabotage policy❓Even though Guan Eng already suggested 23 Oct, there has been nothing but deafening silence from Wee. Is he scared❓🐔More ➡ https://t.co/AAQH8cLUkh pic.twitter.com/UVeMvuPnn9— DAP Malaysia (@dapmalaysia) October 16, 2021
DAP and MCA face off in debate – over Rasah seat https://t.co/MINbjqyrRy pic.twitter.com/7dx4r3Z8La— malaysiakini.com (@malaysiakini) August 7, 2017
UEC debate: DAP MP questions MCA’s failure to target trio in the past https://t.co/X0A1HgwiJ1 pic.twitter.com/dFpiUZCdeX— malaysiakini.com (@malaysiakini) November 22, 2017

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Running Out Of Pet Food During The MCO? Here’s What You Can Do

Pet shops are not classified as essential businesses, which is why they are closed during the movement control order. During these two weeks, pet owners will need to ration their pet’s food or find a way to scavenge for it.
Pets who require a strict diet or specialty pet food could try their luck at their veterinarian, but otherwise the only other kinds of pet food available would be at the grocery store or with online delivery.
Dogs & cats
Dry kibble is easy to find in grocery stores as a last resort.(Credit: Unsplash)
It’s relatively easy to buy pet food for dogs and cats as packaged dry kibbles and canned wet food are still relatively available in grocery stores.
If you don’t feel like stepping out of the house, you can consider starting your pet on a diet of biologically appropriate raw meat (also known as ‘BARF’) which is more nutritious for your pet.
Malaysia has quite a few different brands of BARF, and while they are not available at grocery stores, they do online delivery to your house instead.
We’ve listed a few here which are still maintaining their delivery services during the MCO:
Coco & Joe BarfBarf King MalaysiaDoggy Bag Malaysia
Rabbits, hamsters, other small pets
Feed your small pet some shredded vegetables as a treat!(Credit: Unsplash)
Unfortunately, food availability for these smaller pets are not often sold at grocery stores. If you have enough pellets left to be rationed out, you can carefully supplement their diet with human snacks such as fruits, nuts, or vegetables which you can still buy.
If you have run out of their main pellet food, your best bet is to order online. Online shopping services are still running as well, so you can buy your pet’s favourite dry food off Lazada or Shopee.
Spiders, snakes, other reptiles
Some people even feed their noodly pets… noodles.(Credit: Unsplash)
The pet food for reptilian pets are unconventional and often not sold online either. The only way to buy food for them would be to find local specialty sellers. It may take a while of searching to find the appropriate foods for them.
Your other best bet would be to find alternative foods that you can find easily in grocery stores, such as eggs, strips of chicken, or even fish.
Whether or not they accept the change of food would depend on your pet’s diet and species (and temperament!).
Ultimately, these animals all used to eat a wide variety of food in the wild and would eat whatever was available at the time. So even if you can’t get your pet’s favourite food for now, there’s no need to panic.

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This Week’s Crime Round-Up: What You May Have Missed

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There appears to be several violent crime reports in Malaysia this week, dominating conversations.

From an acid attack targeting innocent couple to an assault on the wife of a former assemblyman, the level of violence seems to be escalating.
Couple Attacked With Acid At Apartment Near Batu Caves Over Jealousy
On 5 July, a couple, who owned a renowned naan restaurant in Selayang, allegedly encountered a harrowing incident in the Laksamana Jaya Apartments in Batu Caves, Gombak, Selangor.
In a video posted up on Facebook, Khairy Adli shared that someone had reportedly thrown acid on the couple as they entered the elevator.
The incident, which appears to have been planned, caused severe burns to the couple’s body and eyes.

Khairy also noted that prior to this acid attack, the couple’s restaurant had been set on fire a week earlier, which is believed to be the result of animosity from the opposing party.

Kawasan mangsa berniaga mmg teruk dengkinya. Saya pernah makan kedai keluarga kawan saya ni. Memang sedap, dn ramai org. The one and only best roti NAAN di selayang.
Khairy Adli via Facebook
The CCTV footage that went viral captured the initial moments when a lone individual seemingly waited outside an elevator before allegedly attacking the couple.
The suspicious individual is seen swiftly preparing something in a white plastic bag, which he promptly throws at the family inside the elevator before hastily fleeing the scene.
Within seconds, the husband and his son are seen rushing out of the elevator in anguish and distress.
The Batu Caves acting police chief, Supt Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir, stated in a statement that a report regarding the incident was received by the police at 3.10 am on Tuesday.
He noted that the case is currently under investigation according to Section 324 of the Penal Code, and the police are actively pursuing the suspect.

Individuals with any information related to the incident are encouraged to step forward and contact the investigating officer, Insp Mohd Nizar Adnan, at 013-9661892 or reach out to the Gombak District police headquarters at 03-61262222.
 Supt Noor Ariffin Mohamad Nasir
Ex Bayan Lepas ADUN’s Wife Attacked In Store
According to Kosmo, a man had allegedly assaulted the wife of a former Bayan Lepas assemblyman, Azrul Mahathir Aziz, at a grocery shop on Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim yesterday.
In a video that has since gone viral, the CCTV footage shows the man striking Azrul’s wife, Norhailee Rasid, twice on the head.
According to the report, the incident unfolded when Norhailee noticed a girl acting suspiciously inside the shop.
She approached the girl, who quickly fled.
Shortly afterward, an aggressive man stormed into the shop and violently struck Norhailee twice on the head.

When contacted by Kosmo, Azrul expressed his concern on the issue, saying that something like this should not be tolerated towards his wife or any other woman.
He also told the online portal that not only had this been traumatizing for his wife, but also the store’s workers as well.
Azrul also added that his wife had made a police report at the Teluk Kumbar police station around 4:30pm yesterday and has been informed that the police are actively investigating the case under Section 323/506 of the Penal Code, which pertains to causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
Former Malaysian Footballer Caught For Breaking And Entering
A former national football player was arrested by the police on suspicion of involvement in a criminal case that took place in Benut last Monday, according to Kosmo.
The 33-year-old suspect was apprehended for his alleged connection to a series of house burglaries that resulted in substantial financial losses for the victims.
Police arrested the man after observing his suspicious behaviour, and subsequent investigations implicated him in the house burglary incidents.
The report also added that when the authorities had attempted to apprehend the ex-footballer, he had resisted and displayed aggressive behaviour which had led to a minor scuffle.
The police have also noted that alongside another accomplice, he provided information about the location where the stolen items were hidden.
Both the former football player and his accomplice were detained under Section 457 of the Penal Code.
The former football player had previously played for renowned teams in both the southern and northern regions of the country’s Super League.

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Greenpeace And Artists Unite To Demand Action On Transboundary Haze Pollution

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With scorching weather plaguing Malaysia and skylines going blurry, haze is a recurring topic among Malaysians.

This year, Greenpeace Malaysia — a global network of independent campaigning organisations that use peaceful protest and creative communications to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future — have come together with artists and production houses to intensify efforts to combat haze.
Over the recent years, several murals and artwork have popped up around Kuala Lumpur as well as Penang, alerting Malaysians about the haze that will soon be upon us.
According to Greenpeace Malaysia, these murals are part of a larger movement to sound the alarm on recurring haze pollution and to demand urgent action.
And their message is loud and clear: clean air is a basic human right, and that right is being violated!
Greenpeace Malaysia is also holding an art exhibition that will feature artwork from prominent artists such as Ernest Zacharevic, Cloakwork, Pangrok Sulap, Wong Kai Yi, Fahmi Reza, Trina Teoh and Bibichun.
Shivani Supramani/TRP
The exhibition is ongoing until 7 May at REXKL and hopes to bring people of all walks of life to experience what art can teach us about the importance of taking care of our environment while also offering an inspirational space for the public to engage with the issue of transboundary haze and understand its origins.
Shivani Supramani/ TRP
The exhibition will also feature the film premiere of “Haze-zilla”, a satirical short film which boldly tackles the issue of corporate greed and environmental destruction.
Through its powerful imagery and thought-provoking storytelling, “Haze-zilla” aims to shed light on the alarming reality that Malaysian companies are responsible for the environmental crisis, and highlights the urgent need for action.
We hope this film will serve as a catalyst for change, inspiring viewers to speak up and demand a more sustainable future.Film director Abhilash Chandra
Source: Greenpeace Malaysia
Speaking to The Rakyat Post, Sean Lin, cofounder of Studio Birthplace, a creative studio that focuses solely on ecological topics and a sustainable future for our planet said:
Art helps deliver the emotions that are needed to be brought up. We want it to be properly understood by all walks of life and art is one way to do so. When the idea is out there, you will create discussions among people, and that’s what we need. As for the short film, we wanted to make sure that the narrative that we put out there is engaging enough that everyone understands it and starts talking about it. That way the message gets sent across easily.Co-founder of Studio Birthplace, Sean Lin

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