Pakatan Harapan Candidate For Subang Declares Rolex Watches Worth RM90k Among His Assets

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A Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate has declared his assets in a move aimed at promoting transparency.

Wong Chen, the PH candidate for the Subang Parliamentary seat, has declared he has assets worth RM5.06 million.
The 53-year-old lawyer made the declaration in a sworn statement posted on his social media account.

The assets are probably loose change for many Malaysian politicians but a fortune for most of the country.
In his declaration of assets, Wong revealed that he had:
RM310,000 cashFixed deposit of RM460,000.Two Rolex watches worth RM90,000.A Volvo and Volkswagen worth RM300,000 combined.Shares amounting to RM3.79 million.
As an MP, Wong Chen earns RM26,000 a month, which means he doesn’t need to eat instant noodles for all practical intent.
Gaji menteri x masuk. Gaji MP berpuluh riban. Acah2 makan maggi, rakyat dah berzaman hadap maggi tu sebab duit rakyat dah disedut pemimpin BN https://t.co/VctoL6vytz— Juan_Banjari (@jan_banjari) October 31, 2022
Wong has previously criticised the federal government for avoiding a firm stance on requiring cabinet ministers, MPs and top civil servants to declare their assets.
It’s A Rich Man’s World
Many of Wong’s peers in Parliament are considerably wealthier.
In 2019, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) listed Segamat MP Edmund Santhara as the wealthiest at RM132mil.
In 2018, Julau MP Larry Sng declared his and his wife’s assets at around RM11.78 million to MACC.
The same year, Beruas MP Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham said his assets were valued at RM82 million.
The wealth of MPs has come under heavier scrutiny in recent times, significantly when political parties raise funds from the public.
DAP lebih dari mampu untuk bersolidariti bersama Jawatankuasa Tertinggi Pusat, 42 Ahli Parlimen dan 94 Adun (136 wakil rakyat ini hanya perlu sumbang seorang RM7,352.94).*Wakil rakyat kedua terkaya di Malaysia, YB @ngehkooham.**20 Ahli Parlimen miliki aset <RM1,000,000.3A/3 pic.twitter.com/YUZYECPY6t— Faizal Riduan (@faizalriduan) August 8, 2020
The Politics Of The Rich And Poor
While elected politicians are entitled to their salaries and perks for their public service, it has attracted criticism due to their high pay relative to the average Malaysian.
In Malaysia, fresh graduates earn between RM 1,500 and RM 3,600, with the average being RM2,500 across most industries.
Unemployment, underemployment and shorter hours are factors in keeping wages too low.
READ MORE: Malaysian Employers Are Considered The Most Stingy In Southeast Asia
Gaji starting 2.7k-3.1k ni nmpk macam tinggi kan utk fresh grad. Sebenarnya amount ni sama jaa dari 10 tahun lepas. Dah 10 tahun org anggap gaji tu kira tinggi tapi harga benda lain dah tak sama macam 10 tahun dulu. https://t.co/YnC2y5DLdg— 🏳🌈MEINCARI🏳🌈JOB CYTRO UTK PRU (@meinmokhtar) September 30, 2022
Political parties are going into GE15 primarily on a promise to tackle corruption and mismanagement.
Corruption is a major problem in this former Asian tiger economy.
Among the burden is the remaining debt commitment of 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), which is RM32.08 billion as of 30 June.
READ MORE: Poor Malaysians Stay Poor And That’s A Fact
Hutang 1MDB Hanya Akan Habis Dibayar Pada Tahun 2037, Kerajaan Dijangka Membelanjakan RM28 Bilion Untuk Membayar Hutang 1MDB Untuk Tahun Ini & Hadapan  ” Dalam erti kata lain, sekiranya wang tersebut tidak dicuri, kita tidak perlu membiayai negeri Perak selama tempoh 28 tahun.” pic.twitter.com/s3LmsIP7BZ— Ekonomi Rakyat (@EkonomiRakyatMY) November 1, 2022

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Politicians React To UMNO Pulling Out From PN

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It’s official, UMNO has left Perikatan Nasional after its President, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi dropped a bombshell late last night announcing that the party has retracted their support towards the current government.

He said the move was due to the government’s failure to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic effectively, and even listed down seven failures made by the current establishment which led the party to make that decision.
Reports have also surfaced saying that the UMNO Supreme Working Council (MKT) demanded that a new Prime Minister be appointed for a limited period, but Ahmad Zahid stressed that they will not support PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Today’s meeting reaffirmed the stance as decided in the UMNO 2020 rally to never support any attempt to nominate Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Prime Minister or the government backed by DAP-PH (DAP-PH Lead Government).Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi via Berita Harian
Although he was critical towards the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and the government, it’s reported that Ahmad Zahid didn’t touch on the position of UMNO Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
He also did not mention the position of other parties in the pact, including the coalition formed by UMNO and PAS through Muafakat Nasional (MN).
Tok Mat says no man is bigger than the party
UMNO Deputy President, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan issued a statement on Facebook after the meeting, saying that no individual is bigger and more important than the party or the rakyat.
He said that UMNO’s stand must be based on the aspirations of the people and that a clear stand is important for a political party because without that, they would be just another “registered party”.
UMNO must breathe with the people’s plight, not power and position. The nature of UMNO is a party for the majority and the common people, so for them UMNO must speak out and fight.UMNO Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan via Facebook

Ahmad Zahid acted alone, says Annuar Musa
However, Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has reportedly claimed that Ahmad Zahid acted alone last night and the statement he read out was prepared prior to his meeting.
He said to Agenda Daily that the announcement made by the UMNO President does not reflect what actually happened in the nearly five-hour meeting.
Muhyiddin has his own meeting with Ministers, AG
The morning after UMNO dropped their support, multiple vehicles carrying Ministers and the Attorney-General were reportedly spotted entering the Prime Minister’s residential area in Damansara at around 9:40am.
Kelibat kenderaan membawa menteri dan Peguam Negara memasuki kawasan rumah Perdana Menteri Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin pada pukul 9.40 pagi.#malaysiagazette pic.twitter.com/58BMiDtpLr— Malaysia Gazette (@MalaysiaGazette) July 8, 2021
Opposition MPs tell Muhyiddin the jig is up
Some politicians from the opposition side wants Muhyiddin to step down as he doesn’t have the support of Parliament anymore.
Bayan Lepas MP Sim Tze Chin said on Facebook that Muhyddin has no more excuses and should resign honorably as the government bloc has only 77 Members of Parliament left.
This sentiment is shared by DAP’s Abdul Aziz Bari who was quoted by MalaysiaKini as claiming that the Prime Minister should step down and let Anwar take over as he has the most support from the other MPs.
I think now the one that stands out as PM candidate is Anwar. He has 89 MPs with him. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong can’t use his discretion without regard to the composition in the House. Anwar is the one with the most support, so it’s his right to try to form the government after PN collapsed early this morning.DAP Perak Opposition Leader Abdul Aziz Bari via MalaysiaKini

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GE15: Anwar Jokes That PM Position Is Still Vacant

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After meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that no decision has been made about filling the position of prime minister.

In a press conference, Anwar said he will take the time to digest the advice given and added that the decision and timeline are at the discretion of the Agong.
Anwar also said there’s no decision to form a minority government at this time.
Previously, there were rumours that Anwar was appointed as the interim Prime Minister.
Anwar jokingly said that there is still a vacancy for the prime minister spot.
MORE TO COME

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Mother Of Three Seeks Help From Public To Help With Children’s Medical Costs

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Being a parent is never easy, especially when your child falls sick.

Forty year old, Diela Norain who is a mother of three, recently reached out for help on her social media page after her youngest child, 8 month old Ayden was diagnosed with a serious medical condition called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
According to her post, the family has been struggling financially due to the medical costs that they have had to bear for both their children.
Her daughter Heidi, 3, also suffers from post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) which unfortunately, has no cure.
She also added that recently Ayden had undergone a few procedures to figure out the reason behind his constant rapid breathing and deep recession only to be told that he also suffers from pulmonary hypoplasia, a complication of CDH, and laryngomalacia, a birth defect.
She explained that pulmonary hypoplasia is a condition in which the lungs are abnormally small, and do not have enough tissue and blood flow to allow the baby to breathe on his or her own.
This, she was told, could prove to be a life-threatening condition.
On the other hand, Diela added that the doctors also told her and her husband that the birth defect that her son suffers from called laryngomalacia could result in stridor which is a high-pitched sound that is heard when the child inhales.
Unfortunately for Ayden, he suffers from all the worst symptoms these issues could cause.
Speaking to the Rakyat Post, she noted that she is looking for help as her husband and her cannot handle the medical bills on their own.

The treatments are expensive and ongoing. Doctors have also told us that these will be long term treatments. I am not looking at any specific amount but any amount given is a small burden lifted from our shoulders.
Diela Norain
She added that Ayden will now require a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to help him which will cost the family a whopping RM7,000 to RM9,000.

This excludes the other additional costs that my husband and I are handling for our daughter as well. I am reaching out to you today with a sincere plea for assistance. The cost of medical expenses is overwhelming, and we are struggling to make ends meet.  Any help you can provide, no matter how small, would be deeply appreciated. We are so sorry. This is the only way we can think.
Diela Norain
If you wish to contribute to Diela and her family to ease their burden, you may do so under this account number 7063577218 (CIMB) under the name Noor Fadzillah Binti Mohd Norain.
Your kindness and generosity would mean the world to them!

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[Watch] Sambal And Omelette Too Oily? Khairul Aming Responds To Dr Rafidah

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Food content creator Khairul Aming’s recent video about making Sambal Hijau Bilis and omelette garnered quite a discussion online after a doctor advised him to cook healthier meals.

Dr Rafidah Abdullah, a consultant physician and nephrologist in Hospital Putrajaya, said that he used too much oil and wants more Malaysians to be aware of their food choices.
Her comments drew both support and criticism from netizens.
READ MORE: Doctor Gets Roasted For Telling Khairul Aming To Cook Healthier In The Future
Khairul Aming has responded with his perspective on the issue as someone who is obese and a food content creator.
He shared that he is trying to lose weight and stay healthy. So far, he has successfully lowered his Body Mass Index (BMI) from the obese category to overweight. He also managed to lower his body fat from 44% to 29%.
However, he developed a love-hate relationship with our delicious local food during his healthy weight loss journey. This was because he was advised to eat healthier options such as brown rice, spinach, broccoli and salmon.
Although he was eating healthy meals, he felt stressed and suffered throughout the process because he couldn’t enjoy eating local food.
He ended up putting on more weight than before because he ate food without controlling the portions.
Thank you kepada semua yang bagi feedback mengenai minyak masak dalam masakan, I will take note for improvement 🙏🏻. If you dont mind, I want to share my perspective on this issue, especially coming from me as an obese Malaysian and also a food content creator: pic.twitter.com/OGQgBjqbvP— Khairulaming (@khairulaming) April 2, 2023
He learned a hard lesson and decided to do better. He continued eating clean daily but also allows himself to enjoy eating Malaysian food in moderate portions.
Our food is delicious. It’s a waste if we don’t enjoy it actually. We just need to control our portions.Khairul Aming
From a food content creator’s perspective, Khairul Aming said he could opt for healthier options such as using less oil, but the food will just be less tasty than the original recipe.
He explained that he provides the ingredient measurements in his videos to show the reality of making the food with its exact content.
By showing the measurements, people get to see what it takes to cook their favourite meals and what they’re actually consuming when they eat out or at home.
After watching his videos, people have the choice to make a healthier decision of their own and alter his recipes to their liking.
Khairul Aming added that he would still be criticised if people used his healthier recipe and the food turns out less tasty than expected.
I cannot win. I cannot please everyone. In Malaysia, like it or not, not everyone wants to go on a diet or take care of their body weight. Some just want to enjoy delicious food. So, I’m just showing the way the food is prepared in real life and you guys can make your own decision. I cannot control that. Most importantly, you can control your portion.Khairul Aming
He ended the video by wishing everyone a good Ramadan and reminding everyone to take care of their health, exercise, and control their food portions.

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Minister: Students, Teachers & Lecturers Get MAS Discount For All Domestic Flights

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Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be offering discounts for all their domestic flights to students, teachers and lecturers.
Speaking to reporters at the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) briefing today, 8th June, the Senior Minister revealed that the initiative is a result of a Cabinet meeting with the Malaysian Aviation Commission on the high price of flight tickets.
The Cabinet meeting recommended that a special price be given to students, school teachers and lecturers of higher educational institutions as they had to return to their respective places of study or work once allowed to open.
For example, teachers who return to teach in Sabah or Sarawak, or vice versa, have no choice despite the high ticket prices. It’s the same for students. When universities open, of course they have to go back.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence) at the RMCO briefing on 8th July 2020.(Screenshot from Buletin TV3/YouTube)
As such MAS has informed Ismail Sabri that they will be offering special discounts on all their domestic flights for affected students, teachers and lecturers.
School teachers and lecturers will be given a 20% discount for domestic flights booked from 9th July – 10th August for flight dates between 10th July –  30th November.
The discounts can be applied when booking online using a promo code that will be announced by the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education in the near future.
Students will also be given a 20% discount on flight tickets via the MH Explorer programme.
All they need to do is sign up for the MH Explorer membership online on MAS’ website (HERE).
This student discount is applicable until 30th November 2020 or depending on the expiry of their MH Explorer membership.
Ismail Sabri stated that the Malaysian Aviation Commission is currently in discussions with other local airlines on reducing the prices of their flight tickets.

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[Watch] ‘Jumping’ Almera Crashed Into A Superbike On PLUS Highway

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A dashcam video captured an accident showing a superbike rider narrowly cheating death after his decision to perform an emergency brake on the fast lane of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) causing a Nissan Almera to ram into his machine.

The crash caused the Almera to ‘jump’ a few times before coming to stop after crashing into the rear of the superbike.
Despite being crashed from behind, the rider was lucky that he remain mounted to his seat.
Based on the video, uploaded on Facebook by John Kiew, it is believed that the motorcyclist was a part of a superbike convoy.

Prior to the crash, the superbike rider was behind the Almera as seen in the video. Upon overtaking the car, it appeared that he was about to miss an exit as several other convoy members had exited the expressway on the left.
This appeared to be the reason he slowed down while in the fast lane, resulting in the crash.
While netizens said that he is lucky not to lose his life during the accident, some commented that those who partake in a convoy should be alert of the planned route in order not to trouble the other road users.

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Student Posts Notice On Lecturer’s Door, Says Too Much Work And Warns Of Suicide

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How do you complain about a lecturer?

To ensure that a grievance is taken seriously, a university student spent some time writing a note and posting it on the lecturer’s door.
Recently, a Facebook post featuring a piece of a note posted on the door of the lecturer’s room caught the public’s attention.
The notice is believed to have been written by a student disappointed with the country’s education system involving institutions of higher learning (IPT).
The student said the amount of homework assigned is overwhelming. (Pix: Facebook)
Rather Die Than Live As A Student
The notice also contained complaints claiming that many students became depressed, so some were willing to act beyond expectations because they were burdened with the assignments given.
On the wrong day of the month, some people commit suicide because of you. Do you want to feel guilty for life?The student warned on the consequence of being pushed too hard.
Kes bunuh diri dekat Malaysia meningkat 143% tahun lepas.Bunuh diri merupakan penyebab ke-4 kehilangan nyawa untuk mereka yg umur 15-29 tahun.Sebab apa orang bunuh diri? Mental health.Lagi sedih bila 20% pelajar dekat Malaysia ada masalah ni.[thread] pic.twitter.com/7CA1kY7oyK— Farmacora (@Farmacora) January 8, 2022
In addition, the student also described the workload given as excessive and too much to complete.
Assignment again, test again, presentation again! Telling us to do reports as if we are fools! We are not robots!The student adding to the list of academic grievances.
The public, however, was not satisfied with the outburst and thought that the students today were too spoiled.

Some acknowledge that university can be confusing and challenging, while excessive homework can be bad for mental health.
And so, students are entitled to voice out, but it must be done in a respectful manner.
Netizens also shared advice on how to take care of oneself, balance study and fun, and make it through the three or four years of university in one piece.

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“Sumpah Laknat” – What Is It?

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak recently undertook a sumpah laknat to apparently clear his name over being implicated in the murder of Mongolian translator Altantuya Shaariibuu.
         View this post on Instagram           Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh Bismillahirrahmanirrahim Pada hari ini 20 Disember 2019 bersamaan 23 Rabiul Akhir 1441H, di dalam rumah Allah SWT yang mulia dan pada hari Jumaat yang berkat ini, saya Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, dengan nama Allah yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Penyayang, berikrar dan bersumpah A’uzubillahi minas syaitonirojim Bismillahirrahmanirrahim Wallahi, wabillahi, watallahi Alhamdulillah sejak saya memasuki usia taklif hingga ke saat ini, saya tidak pernah mengarahkan mana-mana individu untuk membunuh seorang wanita warganegara Mongolia yang bernama Altantuya Shaariibuu. Malah saya tidak pernah berjumpa dan mengenali mendiang sama sekali. Jika saya berdusta, maka laknat Allah SWT atas diri saya dan jika saya benar, maka mereka yang memfitnah saya dan tidak bertaubat akan dilaknat oleh Allah SWT di dunia dan akhirat. A post shared by  Najib Razak (@najib_razak) on Dec 19, 2019 at 11:08pm PST
And naturally, this got me a little curious on what exactly a “sumpah laknat” actually is and how it is used.
The cursed oath
A sumpah laknat basically translates to â€œcursed oathâ€ or â€œcursed vowâ€.
It is a sworn declaration that a person (Muslim) makes in the presence of God to invoke a â€œcurseâ€ or divine retribution in the face of adversity.
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In Islam, it is referred to as mubahalah and involves two opposing parties – the accuser and the accused – swearing an oath to God to â€œcurseâ€ the other party if they are denying the truth.
Over the years, Islamic scholars have varying opinions and debate extensively on the use of mubahalah, but here in Malaysia the common practice of the ritual involves a Muslim making a sworn statement in the name of Allah while holding the Quran.
(Credit: Adli Wahid via Unsplash)
No legal power
A sumpah laknat has no legal standing in Malaysiaâ€™s court systems, even within the context of the countryâ€™s Syariah law.
According to Federal Territories Mufti Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, a sumpah laknat does not hold any power within Islamic law and acts merely as a formality to uphold the principles of the legal system.
(Credit: Bill Oxford via Unsplash)
The mufti explains that the sumpah laknat differs from the oaths made in Syariah court proceedings which limits a â€œsumpahâ€ to matters relating to domestic disputes, adultery and cases involving inheritance.
The sumpah surplus
Though having no legal power whatsoever, the sumpah laknat has profusely been used in Malaysia, especially in cases involving high-profile individuals and most notably, accusations of sexual scandals.
In June 2019, PKR deputy president, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz, the former private secretary of Deputy Minister of Primary Industries Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar were urged to make a sumpah laknat to prove or deny allegations of sexual misconduct.
Haziq Abdullah in his confession video posted on social media.(Credit: Malay Mail)
In April, businessman Datuk Shazryl Eskay Abdullah made a sworn oath alleging PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim involvement in a viral sex tape.
Shazryl Eskay (centre) together with Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Thamby Chik and Datuk Shuib Lazim during swearing his oath.(Credit: mStar)
And most notoriously in 2008, and again in 2013, Anwar Ibrahimâ€™s former aid, Saiful Bukhari Azlan took the sumpah laknat in claiming that he was sodomised by the PKR leader.
Saiful Bukhari in Mekah making his first sumpah laknat in front of the Kaabah.(Credit: YouTube)

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Lazada Is Offering Up To 70% Discounts If You Shop Local Until September

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The popular e-commerce platform Lazada Malaysia has a couple of treats up its sleeves to put some pep in Merdeka month this August – and that’s up to 70% discounts with the ‘Buy Malaysia’ and ‘PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online’ campaigns!

To encourage Malaysians to celebrate the spirit of patriotism as Merdeka approaches at the end of the month, Lazada is offering several treats to those who shop local on the platform such as:
immediate savings of up to RM37RM29 in credits and vouchers for Lazada Wallet usersRM8 in Free Shipping vouchers on local goods and brandsdiscounts of up to 70% on products from popular local goods and brands
Support local with ‘Buy Malaysia’
‘Buy Malaysia’ with Lazada.(Credit: lazada.com.my)
For the ‘Buy Malaysia’ campaign, Lazada is offering exclusive promotions on local products from local sellers until 31 December.
Among the local brands to look out for include Bonia, Sembonia, Desamall@Online, MyFishman, Rams Home Décor.
But if you’re more of a foodie, there’s several nostalgic childhood snacks included in the campaign such as Apollo chocolate wafers and layer cakes, durian popcorn, ice gem biscuits, Lot 100 Sour+ gummies, potong ice-cream, and more!
Screenshot from Lazada
‘PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online’
‘PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online’ with Lazada.(Credit: lazada.com.my)
‘PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online’ initiative on Lazada will provide users with savings of up to RM29 from now until 30 September via:
Instantly useable, no minimum spend, RM5 credit rebate for new Lazada Wallet usersInstantly collectable RM3, RM6, and RM15 discount vouchers for all Lazada Wallet users
This particular campaign is co-funded by the government through Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to spur the nation’s digital-led economic recovery, especially during this economic recovery period.
In fact, the ‘Buy Malaysia’ and ‘PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online’ campaigns on Lazada are done in partnership with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to support local SMEs and products while offering great bargains and savings for Malaysian consumers.
Credit: Pixabay
Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Malaysia Leo Chow says that this strengthening public-private partnerships is imperative to facilitate the digital transformation journey of local businesses, especially for micro, small, and medium enterprises.
We stand together as one with our fellow Malaysians by rewarding online shoppers with savings and incentives to revitalise the local economy, while also enabling local SMEs to benefit from Malaysia’s accelerated digital economic growth. With the support from our community of customers, sellers, brands, and partners, we aim to build a robust digital ecosystem for the nation in the long term.Leo Chow, Chief Executive Officer, Lazada Malaysia
Leo Chow, Chief Executive Officer, Lazada Malaysia.(Credit: Lazada Malaysia)
To start supporting local on Lazada, check out the ‘Buy Malaysia’ campaign deals HERE.
The ‘PENJANA Shop Malaysia Online’ campaign deals can are HERE.

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Prestigious Royal Selangor Golf Club Confirms Fourth Covid-19 Positive Case

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The Royal Selangor Golf Club (RSGC) has advised all its members who have used the clubhouse men’s changing room between 20 – 26 October to get themselves tested for Covid-19.

In a circular issued to members today, RSGC said a staff member who had been assigned to the area was the latest among their employees to test positive for the virus.
The men’s changing room area has a high traffic flow and is a high area of contact. The committee would like to advise all those who have used the men’s changing room between October 20 and October 27 to please have tests done as a precautionary measure.Royal Selangor Golf Club via Malay Mail
The aforementioned staff had come into close contact with two other clubhouse members who have since been confirmed as Covid-19 positive on 24 October and 26 October, respectively.
Circular posted on RSGC’s Facebook page.
According to RSGC, the staff member was then tested on 28 October as part of the first batch of 48 employees and caddies to be screened after coming into contact with a positive clubhouse member.
The staff was then put under home quarantine.
The club will conduct another deep sanitising exercise over November 2 and 3. Only essential management and staff will be at the club and all other staff will work from home until further notice.Royal Selangor Golf Club via Malay Mail
So far, a total of four employees in RSGC have tested positive for Covid-19.
RSGC has been diligently disinfecting their premises since the outbreak began. (Credit: The Royal Selangor Golf Club – The RSGC)
The golf club also stated that it would be temporarily closed under the advice of the Health Ministry until test results for all remaining staff members and caddies were known.
Please be advised that the club is closed until further notice, awaiting the balance of the 47 staff and caddies’ result, this is to reduce risk and exposure to members and staff.Royal Selangor Golf Club via Malay Mail
FYI, under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) implemented in the Klang Valley, golf was a permitted activity, albeit with certain rules in place. This included allowing only one buggy per person and for all payments to be made online.
On top of that, golf competitions were suspended until the end of the CMCO period.

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Malaysians Wash Their Hands 76% MORE After Covid-19 Outbreak

According to a multinational study from Harris Interactive and RB, the maker of Dettol, Malaysia leads globally in increased hand-washing behaviour after the outbreak of Covid-19.
Malaysia is also one of the top countries that expressed concern about the spread of Covid-19. The survey revealed that countries closer to the epicenter of the outbreak recorded heightened concern. Malaysia shows the second highest level of concern at 91%, just behind India at 92%.

Evidently, concern of the coronavirus has led to actual real-world changes.
76% of Malaysians reported that they wash their hands more often, making us the #1 country with a positive behavioural change.

Globally, 57% women are more likely to adopt increased handwashing and hand sanitising as compared to just 51% of men.
But, older respondents (aged 65 and up) were less likely to improve their hand-washing behaviour. This is worrisome because this group is at the highest risk of complications from infections and fatality from the coronavirus.
The WHO recommends frequent hand-washing as the best way to keep yourself safe. See here for our guide on how to protect yourself during an outbreak.

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10 Gombak Electorates Who Sued Azmin Now Turning To Federal Court To Overturn Lawsuit Decision

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The group of voters who filed a lawsuit against Gombak MP Datuk Seri Azmin Ali had turned to the Federal Court in their bid to set aside the Court of Appeal’s (CoA) decision to strike out their suit.

The voters’ lawyer N Yohendra said that the group – who filed a suit against Azmin for alleged deceit and breach of fiduciary duty – had filed nine questions of law two days ago to obtain leave from the apex court to hear the merit of their appeal.
Among the questions filed was whether an action for deceit or breach of fiduciary duties can be maintained by voters against an MP or assemblyman elected by voters.
They also questioned whether an elected representative’s rights to freedom of association under the Federal Constitution were subject to his fiduciary duties to the voters, reported news portal FMT.
Last month, a three-member CoA panel chaired by Justice Datuk Yaacob Md Sam had unanimously set aside the High Court decision to dismiss Azmin’s application to strike out the suit.
“We find that the respondents’ claim is obviously unsustainable. The action by respondents is bound to fail.
“There is no necessity for the suit to proceed for a full trial,” said Yaacob.
The other two judges that sat on the panel are Datuk Lee Heng Cheong and Datuk Hashim Hamzah.
READ MORE: Azmin Swats “Sheraton Move” Lawsuit By Gombak Voters, Courts Say There’s No Need For Full Trial
On 30 June last year, the Kuala Lumpur High Court disallowed Azmin’s application to strike out the suit. Justice Datuk Akhtar Tahir, in delivering his decision, said there were triable issues in the matter and set the trial from 7 June to 10 June this year before CoA overturned it.
Datuk Seri Azmin Ali (File picture)
The suit against Azmin, who is also the Senior International Trade and Industry Minister and the Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman, was filed on 27 November 2020.
The group who filed the suit claimed that Azmin had betrayed the voters due to his role in the ‘Sheraton Move’ which saw the demise of the Pakatan Harapan government.
Following the incident, Azmin, who was then the PKR deputy-president, left the party and had since joined Bersatu and sits in the party Supreme Council line-up.

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[Watch] Giant Screen Fell On Dancers Live Onstage, Concert Ends Immediately

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A giant screen fell onto the stage during a performance by popular canto-pop group Mirror in Hong Kong today (29 July).

The videos that have gone viral showed the screen precariously hanging before plunging into a backup dancer and burying others nearby.
One of the dancers could also be seen trying to push away the heavy screen after it fell on another dancer.
Mirror concert in Hong Kong, big lcd screen falling off pic.twitter.com/5JQ7UNPvac— Jacky Hau (@real_jackycwhau) July 28, 2022
The victims were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Bloomberg reported that three audience members were treated for shock.
According to Hong Kong media Ming Pao, one of the dancers was in serious condition and suspected of suffering a spinal cord injury. The other dancer was in a stable condition.
All 12 members of Mirror were not injured in the incident. The hugely popular Cantopop group was formed in 2018 through a reality television show. The group had planned a series of 12 shows at Hong Kong’s Coliseum, next to the city’s Victoria harbour.
I am shocked by the incident. I express sympathy to those who were injured and hope that they would recover soon.Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee
Lee added that the government would investigate and review safety procedures to protect performers, staff and the public.
According to The Star, Kevin Yeung, the city’s Culture Secretary, said the show would be suspended until the stage structure is deemed safe.
This incident has also caused the band’s concert tour to be postponed for the time being, which was supposed to go on until 6 August.
The Malay Mail reported that fans of Mirror have started a petition addressed to the concert organisers, MakerVille, to resolve the safety issues and protect all performers.
Reports indicated that more than 13,000 fans have signed the online petition.
MakerVille, the concert organiser owned by Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li’s PCCW Media Group, is thoroughly investigating the cause of the accident.
We are deeply sorry that the incident caused unease to viewers or others affected.Makerville

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[UPDATED] Sugarbook Founder Arrested, Police Investigating For Prostitution Exploitation

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UPDATE: Sugarbook’s founder has been released from police custody today after failing to obtain a remand order from the High Court.

The founder of the controversial sugar dating site Sugarbook has been arrested by the police.
According to The Sun Daily, he was detained at a plush condominium in Mont Kiara around 4.30 pm for police investigations under 4 different laws:
Section 505 of the Penal Code (Statements conducing to public mischief)Section 372(1)(d) of the Penal Code (Exploiting any person for purposes of prostitution)Section 372B of the Penal Code (Soliciting for purposes of prostitution)Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Improper use of network facilities or network service, etc)
Selangor police CID chief SAC Datuk Fadzil Ahmat said that the suspect had admitted to being the founder of the dating website and investigators will seek a remand order today to detain the man for further investigations.
READ MORE: Is A Sugar Baby Really A Prostitute? We Find Out
How did it get here?
The subject of sugar baby and sugar daddies suddenly popped up earlier this February.
First came reports citing Seeking Arrangement claiming that Malaysia is home to 42,500 affluent “sugar daddies” – the third highest in Asia. Then, came an infographic released by Sugarbook listing down the Top 10 Sugar Baby Universities in Malaysia which sparked a firestorm online.
Credit: Sugarbook
Sunway University, which was alleged to have the most number of sugar babies, released a statement condemning the information, while Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) lodged a police report denying the allegation.
Malaysiakini reports that some 74 police reports have been made against Sugarbook.
The Sugarbook website was also blocked earlier this week by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for violation of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA).
READ MORE: MCMC Blocks Controversial Sugar Dating Website Sugarbook After Backlash
Interestingly, Sugarbook is under a company called Sovrnt Ltd which is registered in Cyprus though the 34-year-old founder is from Penang.
Screenshot from Sugarbook.com

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Everyone Entering Malaysia Will Have To Be Quarantined At Government Designated Centers (Again)

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Travelers from abroad will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine at government-designated centers starting July 24.
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob explained that Malaysian citizens and foreigners coming into Malaysia would no longer have the liberty to isolate themselves for a period of 14 days at their own homes or at an address registered with the Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) after entering the country from overseas.
Ismail Sabri during a live broadcast from Parliament.(Facebook/Majlis Keselamatan Negara)
Instead, individuals would have to pay for accommodation at government designated quarantine facilities or selected private hotels.
The minister adds that returning Malaysians are also no longer required to be tested for Covid-19 prior to their entry into the country as they would automatically be shipped into quarantine when they arrive.
This rule however would still apply to foreign nationals, whereby they would have to undergo a Covid-19 swab test three days prior to their arrival into Malaysia.
The change in Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) comes after news of individuals returning from overseas disobeying home quarantine orders.

Here’s How We Think The Viral Quarantine Breacher Makcik Will Most Likely Be Charged

At the height of the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, Malaysia reportedly had 409 quarantine centers across the country said to be able to accommodate over 40,000 people including those who arrive from abroad.
However, these centers were later closed in stages in favor of a 14-day self-quarantine at home for arrivals who tested negative for Covid-19 after the country transitioned into the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period.

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SIARAN LANGSUNG:SIDANG MEDIA OLEH YB DATO’ SRI ISMAIL SABRI BIN YAAKOB, MENTERI KANAN PERTAHANAN.
Returning Malaysians Can Serve Their 14-Day Quarantine At Home Starting 10 June
Health D-G Explains How Home Quarantine Wristband Works
40,000 could be quarantined at one time once all 409 centres across Malaysia is ready, says Ismail Sabri
Covid-19: Designated quarantine centres at hotels to cease operation from tomorrow [NSTTV]


M’sian academics called out for saying ‘stupid’ things

Teachers, lecturers, professors, gurusâ€¦ these people play such an important role in the development of the individual as well as society.
But what happens when these educators say things that, shall we say, arenâ€™t too educated?

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A University Putra Malaysia (UPM) economics expert is being called out for making an apparently unsavory comment towards delivery riders, runners and e-hailing drivers.
Dr. Mohd Yusof Saari recently appeared as a panel guest on TV3 discussing issues relating to the Budget 2020 announcement.
During the back and forth, he was asked to comment on the recent rising employment of youth in the gig economy and free-market sector.
Through what appears to be a MAJOR slip of the tongue, the lecturer said that the particular line of work was â€˜undignifiedâ€™ and that educated youths should not be encouraged to partake in such low-level work.

His comment struck a nerve among netizens who took to social media to share their dissatisfaction with the criticism on how some Malaysians made a living.

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 â€œThis isn’t a problem with dignity but more on survival. Whatâ€™s important is that the work is halal.â€
â€œItâ€™s so unwise for you to mock whatever job they are doing. At least they do halal work to feed their family. In Japan, even janitors are respected by society. Youâ€™re comfortable with your job and title, make you entitled to mock other lines of work.â€
â€œPitty, such high education, yet so blind. Itâ€™s a halal living bro, not panhandling or stealing.â€
â€œWhen the tongue speaks louder than the brain. Itâ€™s true what they say, a word spoken is past recalling.”
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The remark was also condemned by the Malaysia E-Hailing Drivers Association (MeHDA) who demanded an apology for the “insensitive” and “hurtful” comment.

Meanwhile, another apparent educator believed to be from the MARA Junior Science College is being confronted for his supposedly misogynistic assertions towards women.

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Mr_Traveller took to Twitter offering some advice to his former female students.

To my beloved ex students: Kalau nk futher Master, kena tunang dulu. Kalau nk further PHD kena ada suami. Kalau x, anda akan Andartu
â€” Mr_Traveller (@Stylo_Aidi) October 7, 2019

â€œTo my beloved ex-students: If you want to further (your studies) Masters, you need to get engaged first. If you want to further PhD, you need to have a husband. If not, you would be a spinster.â€
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Though many seem to agree with the man’s counsel, others find the comment made by the academic to be unprofessional.

You make it sound like its a bad thing
â€” – (@rtrdedpenguin) October 10, 2019

an educated andartu sounds nice
â€” ra (@nzrafsha) October 9, 2019

so… he’s in education… and his name is Mr Traveller… and his handle is Stylo…. girl check your eyebrows before telling people what to do, your unprofessionalism jumped out https://t.co/2FmxM2pluk
â€” ihsan (@ihsnzlkfle) October 14, 2019

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Many pointed out that in the current day and age, women have the power and potential to not be tied down to male chauvinistic ideals.

Dear so called Mr Traveller,I believe traveling had broaden your perspective of life.
I hope it does.If u still caught in ancient stigma, keep traveling. https://t.co/v9pV348NI7
â€” Rockhaholic Barista ☕ (@tlyadeen) October 13, 2019

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Andartu with a lot of money and can buy whatever I want without have to consult any man. Thatâ€™s a good life right there. Everyone will have their own partner, with or without PhD or master. Stop scaring people about this nonsense shit.
â€” Squeaky Smooching (@arishahaizad) October 13, 2019

Education is way more important than mencari jodoh. Setiap org dh ditetapkan jodoh samada dunia atau akhirat. Kalau kau educated sampai ke tua, bukan rugi apa pun. For me married is a second choice. Why bother meh..
â€” Farhana Aisyah (@Irshiwarnia06) October 13, 2019

“Education is way more important than finding a mate. (I believe) our soulmates are set, here or thereafter. Even if you educate yourself until you’re old, you have nothing to lose. For me, marriage is a second choice. Why bother…”
via Twitter

We live in a world where our words, actions, and choices determine who we are.
And though others might not share our opinions and ideals, it’s usually best to stay out of people’s noses, especially when what you have to share is hurtful or is truly uncalled for.
But heyyyy, we do enjoy a good, civil discussion, so tell us YOUR principals and ideologies on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!


EXPOSED: Truth behind viral pic of mum carrying food delivery bag with baby

Letâ€™s be real.
ALL OF US read headlines, watch videos, and look at pictures on social media and JUMP TO CONCLUSIONS.
Most of us donâ€™t read the article or do any proper research into the background of the video or photo before we share it with our followers.

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Well, we might wanna rethink this habit of ours because some people are actually being affected by our baseless speculations.
Recently, a post with two photos of a woman carrying a food delivery bag with a young child in front of a fast-food restaurant went viral online.

Garnering thousands of shares and comments, social media users sympathised with the woman assuming she didnâ€™t have any family support and hence had no choice but to work as a food delivery rider while bringing her small child with her.

Picture via Facebook

BUT IT TURNS OUT THAT THESE ASSUMPTIONS COULDN’T BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH!
The womanâ€™s husband has come forward to speak up about the actual circumstances of the photographs.
Mohamad Hafifi Mohamad Yusoff explained to Free Malaysia Today what really happened:
Mohamad Hafifi is the food delivery rider.
He was in the process of making his final delivery for the night to a customer in Kampung Kerinchi, Bangsar.

 My kid wanted ice cream, and my wife wanted to buy some food [at the fast food restaurant], so I took them with me to pick up the order.
Then I sent them home first because my house is close to the customer’s house.
Mohamad Hafifi via OhBulan (translated to English from BM)
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He was shocked to see a photograph of his wife and child going viral on social media with social media users claiming his wife was forced to deliver food with her kid to financially support herself and her family.
Mohamad Hafifi also said that the reason he came forward to clear the air is that he is concerned that the viral photo might affect his position at the food delivery company.
There you have it guys, check your sources before you share and DONâ€™T MAKE BASELESS SPECULATIONS!
You can check out the original viral Facebook post below:


MySejahtera Status Is Yellow And Can’t Enter Shops? Here’s How To Switch To Blue

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What if the status of your MySejahtera suddenly turns yellow?

In fact, such a problem is not uncommon with MySejahtera users.
They include those who had completed the prescribed quarantine period and are asymptomatic, but their status remains yellow.
It is something that needs to be rectified immediately or otherwise, you can’t enter shops and public premises.
Thankfully, there is no need to panic.
Let’s find out more about what’s the meaning of MySejahtera’s yellow status and how you can rectify it.
What Does It Mean If MySejahtera Status Is Yellow?
A yellow status in MySejahtera means that you are detected as a Casual Contact based on the time and place of the MySejahtera Check-in feature.
It can happen because our tracking system has come into contact with Covid-19 cases through our ‘check-in’ at certain places.
But don’t worry, casual contact is not the same as close contact.
So as a Casual Contact, what needs to be done?
Casual Contact status will be in the system for 10 days. Can go out as usual, and there is no need to do RTK/PCR test swab.Some shops/premises still accept those with this yellow status.No need for quarantine, can work as usual.Allowed to attend PPV for vaccination.Daily updates of self-assessment in the ‘Things To Do’ section for a period of 10 days.There is no need to do a C19 test, except when symptoms have already begun.Continue to monitor your condition for a period of 14 days. MySejahtera status will return to the original after 10 days.

There may be some of us who have never been anywhere or forgot to check out a few days until it might cause you to be detected as a casual contact.
Here we share how to change the yellow status of MySejahtera to blue through reassessment in the MySejahtera Helpdesk.

How to Change MySejahtera Yellow Status to Blue
Accordingly, we have to answer the assessment question for 10 days when our status turns yellow.
In fact, it turned yellow because you have been to a location that was also checked in by a positive person on the same day.
If you are unsure or think that the status is due to an error, and you want to make a reassessment, do refer to the steps below:

STEP 1
Go to MySejahtera Helpdesk
Go to the Helpdesk section and click START.
There’s a brown icon near the top.

STEP 2
Click on the letter K – I have questions about my risk category/health assessment.

STEP 3
Click A – I would like to redo my assessment

STEP 4
Next select A – My health assessment (meaning for yourself)
If your dependents are labelled as casual contacts, just press for dependents and so on.

STEP 5
Select B – To redo your health assessment

STEP 6
State the reason why you want to redo this assessment.

STEP 7
Finally, fill in your information along with the email registered with MySejahtera.
Make sure the e-mail is correct because any feedback will be given later through the e-mail.

After you’re done, press SUBMIT.
Please be patient as it would usually take a day for the status to be updated.
For more information on technical issues involving MySejahtera, you may call 1-800-88-8828.
You can also contact MySejahtera directly at helpdesk@mysejahtera.org

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Photo Of Russian Couple Standing Atop Merdeka 118 Sold For Nearly RM43k

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Russian daredevil Angela Nikolau has auctioned a photo of her standing atop Merdeka 118 for nearly RM43,000.

The photo was sold as non-fungible tokens (NFT) for 7.69 ether (ETH), a cryptocurrency used to pay for transaction fees and computational services.
At the time of writing, an ether is equivalent to RM5,572.23.
Nikolau posted about the auction on her Twitter account.
It was won by Twitter user @Antxx, who is said to be an art collector.
@Antxx described the price paid as a bargain.
Wow shocked I won – what a bargain. My fav piece to date – insanely high, great photography & picture quality, amazing view, and an incredible story of patience, bravery and endurance. Plus @AngelaNikolau_ packed heals ! https://t.co/qPLXkqH4Zb— Antxx (@lotsofnfts) January 7, 2023
The Puzzle Continues
Meanwhile, authorities are still searching for Nikolau and her partner Ivan Beerkus.
The couple had been basking in the limelight at Malaysia’s expense.
Gm🥰There have been more than 20 media covering me climbing Merdeka 118. I liked the article by @straits_times most and decided to share it with you today.I loved how they not only told the readers what is going on but also were dilligent enough to check my background. pic.twitter.com/p3xCyvELey— Angela Nikolau (@AngelaNikolau_) January 4, 2023
According to Utusan Malaysia, citing a source, there is no record of the couple entering Malaysia recently.
The report also said that an investigation into the matter was still ongoing.
The couple posted about their deed atop the high-rise on SkyscraperCity.com on 27 December last year.
The public was immediately confounded about how they eluded security to get to the top.
READ MORE: Russian Couple Takes Pics On Top Of Merdeka 118, Netizens Question Building Security
⚡The time has come and I'd love to share the giga story how I climbed the incredible Merdeka 118⚡Couldn't help adding @steveaoki music here as it was playing in my head when I was standing on top of the world.Feel the dizziness of being there with me Back to the story👇 pic.twitter.com/PYtwbzLX9T— Angela Nikolau (@AngelaNikolau_) January 4, 2023
Nikolau had previously boasted about how she pulled off the stunt without being arrested, as if mocking the law and authorities.

https://twitter.com/AngelaNikolau_/status/1607986554215043073

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Pizza Hut Collaborates With Mamee For That Extra “Krunch”

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Pizza Hut Malaysia is offering the brand-new Spicy Krunch Pizza – a collaboration with one of Malaysia’s most iconic snacks, Mamee Monster.

Unlike other pizza dishes, the Spicy Krunch Pizza puts incredible taste and sweet nostalgia on a pan for a one-of-a-kind experience.
This collaboration of two timeless brands-Mamee Monster and Pizza Hut may seem rather unexpected, but we truly feel this remarkable combination would be the centerpiece that everyone, regardless of age, would enjoy at buka puasa and Hari Raya gatherings.Emily Chong, Chief Marketing Officer of Pizza Hut Malaysia
Food is more than just nourishment, it is an experience and pizzas are meant to be experienced together. This is why here in Pizza Hut, we consistently work on innovating our pizzas to make every meal for our customers a memorable one.Emily Chong, Chief Marketing Officer of Pizza Hut Malaysia
The Spicy Krunch pizza features a stuffed crust pizza with crispy chicken balls and a special spicy sauce – it is served alongside the signature Mamee Monster Black Pepper snack noodle which can be sprinkled all over for a crunch-filled gastronomic time.
Just like how Hari Raya is “setahun sekali” (once a year), this pizza is also a once in a lifetime experience.
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To enjoy RM7 off Pizza Hut’s Ramadan offer, place your order before 4.30pm between 22 March and 21 April.
Big family? Worry not. The Looooooooong Party Box has it covered! The 1-metre-long pizza caters for a crowd of 10, making it the perfect option this festive season.
From March 27 to April 13, submit your longest family portraits and stand a chance to win a Raya Looooooooong Party Box kenduri by Pizza Hut. Largest family wins!
Order now through the Pizza Hut App or get to a nearby Pizza Hut restaurant for dine-in or take-away. For more information, click here.


[Watch] Accident Involving 5 Vehicles In Klang Left One Dead And Another Seriously Injured

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A road accident involving several vehicles caused one death and left another with serious injuries on Friday noon (23 September).

The accident took place around 2.30pm at the Jalan Meru/ Jalan Haji Sirat traffic light intersection in Klang.
The dashcam video showed two delivery riders waiting at the front of the traffic light while two Nissan X-Trails on the other side of the road were about to make a right turn.
Sorang bangang makan taik ungka, sorang lagi snort belacan. Dua2 bingai macam taik keldai. pic.twitter.com/7Ln6Cmn3Te— Dis (@Tfsgxy_) September 23, 2022
However, one of the X-Trails suddenly sped up and made a fast turn and knocked an alleged Lalamove rider, who stopped next to a Grabfood rider.
At the same time, the second X-Trail didn’t see the speeding X-Trail and knocked into it, and rammed the Grabfood rider, who narrowly escaped the first crash.
The police report stated that the second X-Trail also ploughed into a Proton Wira on the other side of the road.
Dapat video dari Whatsapp. Semoga mangsa dapat keadilan yg sewajarnya.. pic.twitter.com/OLsfPthhDg— Tom 🙂 (@wuzdiz) September 23, 2022
Sadly, the 34-year-old Grabfood rider died at the scene, while the other 29-year-old Lalamove rider suffered serious injuries and was sent to the hospital.
The drivers of both X-Trails, aged 20 and 24, have been arrested to help with investigations.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Anyone with information is urged to contact the lead investigator, Inspector Mohd Fadli bin Ismail at 017-2141318.
Members of the public are reminded to drive safely, be alert on the road, and follow the road rules.

Some netizens expressed shock when they found out that the drivers were very young.
Due to their dangerous driving, a few of them wondered whether the driving licenses of both drivers could be revoked.
Another netizen believes the second X-Trail was in the right of way and the other speeding X-Trail was at fault.
20??? 24???? Baru lepas dapat lesen keeeeeeee https://t.co/hLEp5ZGBl7— nafeesa. (@syaliquee) September 23, 2022
Driver mcm ni, tak boleh tarik ke lesen (seumur hidup)? Tak patut ada atas jalan raya sampai bila2. Dah kenapa drive mcm tu serupa orang tak pergi sekolah!— izz (@izznotyou) September 23, 2022
Situasi jalan sebenar. So yang belah kiri dah betul, yang paling laju yang lorong belah kanan tu salah. Entah la sampai nyawa melayang pic.twitter.com/zivz3ChgMc— Eyla 🇲🇾 (@cikeylx_) September 23, 2022

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Give our people more benefits and overtime, police say

Very few people on this planet enjoy working overtime, and even less so when youâ€™re not getting the fulus (money) to do so!

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Former Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan is
asking the government to review current benefits and allowances for rank and
file police personnel.
Malaysiakini reports Musa as stating that the brave men and women working at the front-lines of the law should be given the same level of treatment as other civil servants.

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Musa mentions that allowances like overtime benefits, should be made available to all officers who are diligently serving our country.
In a separate report, Berita Harian quoted Persatuan Pegawai Kanan and Pegawai Rendah Polis (Senior and Junior Police Officers Associations) president Sub Inspektor Norraji Rojo as saying that a special allowance scheme should be allocated to low-ranked officers who remain on duty for more than the mandatory eight hours.
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He also mentioned that currently, officers are not entitled to overtime pay as they are considered to be on duty 24-hours a day, according to the Police Act 1967.

Every police officer, extra police officer and watch constable shall, for the purposes of this Act, be deemed to be always on duty when required to act as such and shall perform the duties and exercise the powers granted to him under this Act or any other law at any place in Malaysia where he may be doing duty.
Police Act 1967

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Recently, the current IGP, Abdul Hamid Bador, said that the salaries, logistics needs, and other requirements of low-level police officers should be looked over to better reflect the current economic times and increased cost of living.

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Abdul Hamid said, the measure was necessary to improve PDRMâ€™s
integrity and the general wellbeing of its personnel.
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had been reported as saying the government will reflect on the suggestions given in regard to the welfare of lower-ranked police personnel and shall consider the best course of action to approach the matter.

Hopefully our valiant abang-abang and kakak-kakak polis will get their overtime and other benefits soon…


What are the possible long term effects of haze on your health?

Most people now know the immediate, short term health risks associated with being exposed to the haze – breathing difficulties as well as ear, nose, throat and eye irritation.
However, have you thought about how frequent and extended exposure to air pollution can result in severe and even potentially deadly complications on our health in the future?
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Although links between the haze and lasting health problems have not yet been conclusively studied, air pollution will eventually take its toll on our health even if the effects are not immediately apparent.
Our lungs, specifically, are not like our liver. The former cannot regenerate and heal like the latter.
1. Heart, brain and lungs.

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Even the short-term effects of haze from prolonged breathing of pollutants suspended in the air can have serious repercussions.
Particulate matter of less than 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5) is capable of penetrating deep into lung passageways and entering the bloodstream, affecting the heart, brain and lungs.

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Haze is a known risk factor for lung cancer and can lead to reduced lung function, increased respiratory infections and more asthma attacks.
Continued exposure to unhealthy levels of API will bring on a higher risk of heart attacks.
2. Premature babies, underweight infants, and other health problems in children.

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Haze is dangerous to expectant mothers who are at risk of giving birth to underweight infants or premature babies.
Children have a higher tendency to exposure to air pollution by their rapid breath intakes and thus are at a higher risk of developing long term issues.
Long term risks include underdeveloped lungs leading to future breathing illnesses and a higher probability of cancer.
3. Relapses of breathing illnesses
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Regular exposure to the haze could also lead to relapses of breathing illnesses that have gone dormant.
The haze will trigger allergies, asthma and chronic lung disease. Even those with no issues can have allergic symptoms and contract rhinitis and conjunctivitis with yearly exposure.
The health risks mentioned above should be seriously considered by Malaysians, as there are still many of us who do not take any steps to reduce their exposure to air pollution from the haze.
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Be sure to keep yourself safe from the haze with our haze health tips. If you’re already feeling the effects of the haze, we’ve got tips for that too!


3 M’sians eased a flood on Jln Genting Klang by removing storm drain covers

With the recent change in monsoon season, several states across the nation have been experiencing flash floods.
In the Klang Valley, this has become an almost daily occurrence, with the evening thunderstorms and floods making rush hour traffic pretty much intolerable.

Actual footage of flood on Jalan Duta last week (Picture credit: Chinapress)

However, over the weekend, it seems that two Malaysians decided to take matters into their own hands and eased the flood AND traffic congestion on Jalan Genting Klang.
The story was told by Twitter user @datininaz who shared how her husband and brother used a little bit of common sense to help their fellow motorists.

It takes a little common sense to save the world.
Hujan lebat, banjir teruk kat jalan Genting Kelang, banyak kereta sangkut, so my boys turun and tengok apa boleh buat.
Banjir no moreee! So proud of you guys! Please share & leave a kind message for our unsung heroes 😍 pic.twitter.com/TyfQd1nNeg
â€” inaz (@datininaz) October 26, 2019

According to @datininaz, the three of them were on their way to Kuala Lumpur for work matters. However, during their drive over, the rain started to pour down really heavily. They then decided to make a u-turn and use Jalan Genting Klang to get back home to Wangsa Maju instead.

Ni keadaan banjir tadi pic.twitter.com/aI96D8aTgX
â€” inaz (@datininaz) October 26, 2019

Along their route, rainwater started to flood the road and they got stuck in traffic. It was apparently so bad that even a bus got stuck.

Picture credit: Twitter

They decided to take an exit nearby and park their car along the row of shophouses next to the main road.
That was when they noticed a storm drain nearby which was blocked by its cover.Since the water looked clean and clear, her husband and brother started to wonder if removing the storm drain cover might help ease the floodwater on the road.
Considering there were several cars in front of them which had stalled due to the rising level of water, they figured they would try to find a solution for everyone.
First, they removed the cover of one storm drain. Immediately the surrounding water started rushing into the drain.
It worked!

Picture credit: Twitter

@datininazâ€™s husband and brother then decided to uncover all the storm drains along the span of the 100m road they were on.
Meanwhile, @datininaz stood by the uncovered drains to warn motorcyclists and people from accidentally falling into the holes.

Kalau korang mcm terfikir apa yang diorang buat nak settlekan banjir ni. This is what they did.
Diorang buka lebih 8 manholes sepanjang jalan yg banjir. Tak fikir dah kotor ke jijik🤣
Kereta kitorang dah mati, so taknak lah lebih banyak kereta mati pulak kan pic.twitter.com/1t0lkxXZln
â€” inaz (@datininaz) October 26, 2019

Within minutes, the entire road was drained of water and the traffic went back to normal!

Ni selepas hero buat kerja! 😁😁😁 good job guys! Benda senang tapi tak semua orang ada sense mcm ni🥰 pic.twitter.com/uU3UIpK8WA
â€” inaz (@datininaz) October 26, 2019

And donâ€™t worry, as soon as all the water had been removed, @datininaz and her team covered the drains again.

And dont worry! Manholes tu semua mereka tutup balik selepas banjir dah surut pic.twitter.com/KKqK5Eni2n
â€” inaz (@datininaz) October 26, 2019

According to @datininaz, several motorists rolled down their windows to thank her and her team for their kind gesture.
Social media users also applauded the three for their quick thinking and kind effort.

Your man deserve medal for this 🎖
â€” Andrew Rio (@andrewrio) October 26, 2019

All local councils should learn from this. No need to spend millions solving simple flood issues… @chedetofficial
â€” Syahril Shariff (@SyahrilShariff) October 28, 2019

Its not just common sense, its 6th sense during such troubles.Kudos to these savior. Some might seen it as small matter but truth is it made a huge impact. Again, KUDOS.. 🤗
â€” Elton J E (@T28Tom) October 27, 2019

@KhalidSamad please take note and include this during your team brainstorming session “mengkaji” for flood solutions. Doesn’t involved rocket science.
â€” GÃ¡rruloÃ¼s (@lava_sugar) October 26, 2019

Kudos to @datininaz, her husband and brother! The world needs more people like you guys!
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Close To 40% Of Power Banks Are Below Standard, Might Catch Fire, Says Report

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Power banks is go-to solution for many due to its convenience but a recent report suggests that many of these portable chargers might be potential fire hazards.
According to reports, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) found that nearly 40% of the power banks that were inspected were below standards.
For the investigation, they had 75 batches of power banks made by 73 companies across 4 provinces and found that 29 of them had problems.
One of the most common issue that they found was that these power banks tend to overcharge, with some ending up catching fire.
China Central Television (CCTV) even made its own investigation and found that one of the power banks that they’ve tested had sand in it which is said to be a commonly used cost saving measure.
Previously, authorities have found that 41% of power banks sold on Chinese e-commerce sites were not up to standard but they didn’t name any brands.
How do you get a safe power bank?
Look out for the SIRIM sticker
Importers, distributors and sellers now can only bring in or sell secondary batteries that’s according to Malaysian Standards IEC 62133.
Make sure that they bear the Sirim logo and Ministry label, which indicates that the product has been tested and certified by Sirim QAS International Sdn Bhd.
Stick to a reputable brand
If you’re not sure with the brand of the power bank better stay away from the product.
For example, a 10,000mAh power bank from a good brand would be about RM50. If someone is selling a power bank with the same capacity for RM20, you should be suspiciousSoyaCincau Co-Founder Amin Ashaari via The Star
Cheap doesn’t always mean value
Prices for power banks may vary but if it’s too good to be true, chances are, it’s too good to be true.
Cheap power banks do not have protection to prevent them from exploding or rupturing. When a battery is exposed to heat, gases will build up and they could leak and explode. SoyaCincau Co-Founder Amin Ashaari via The Star

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Have You Seen The New SHEIN X Iman Troye Modest Fashion For Your New Wardrobe?

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To be honest, some of us have always wanted to join the crowd and shop on SHEIN but things weren’t modest enough sometimes. Cute and gorgeous tops, don’t get us wrong, just a bit hard to mix and match to make it more modest.

But hey, thanks to their new launch, we are loving the new modest looks! Do you think their new modest fashion wear will fit your wardrobe?
From kaftans to abayas and hijabs, SHEIN is launching their new modest fashion called SHEIN Gaya Raya this April in conjunction with welcoming the month of Raya Aidilfitri for Muslims in Malaysia.
What’s even more exciting is, SHEIN has partnered up with Malaysian singer Iman Troye (hit song ‘Teman‘) to release her own curated collection of SHEIN Modest Fashion.
A series of dresses.(Credit: SHEIN Malaysia)
With that, Malaysians can see the singer donning various modest fashion looks with flowy dresses, mix & match blouses, skirts, pants, hijabs and accessories. Apart from the festive look, there are also summer shades with a plethora of pastel pieces that will serve as an evergreen in your wardrobe, perfect for anyone with any occasion.
A mix of blouses and pants.(Credit: SHEIN Malaysia)
For the modest fashion look, they even have various shawls and scarves with simple and minimalistic designs in various colours. You can also don hijabs from other brands too if the shawls here don’t attract you, but their modest outfits here are really worth having a look at! (It’s just a look, it won’t bite, hopefully)
Besides Iman’s collection, you can also browse other Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive clothes where they have flowy abayas, elegant kaftans, showy tunics, cute tops, with comfortable pants. Their dresses span from long sleeve sleek dresses to belted and ruffled dresses that will compliment your body shape and add a feminine touch.
A series of more dresses! (Credit: SHEIN Malaysia)
They also offer a wider range of sizes for voluptuous ladies with more colour variation to choose from so go and take a look at their Gaya Raya Sale page. It’s just “window shopping”, it won’t hurt. Best of luck.
On top of that, they also have festive promotions and deals for the upcoming festive season. Just make sure you have the right measurements of your body before you add those to your carts. You don’t wanna have your toes bulging out of your heels or dresses too fitting that you can’t eat the extra rendang during Raya (that’s just a shame).
A mix of blouses and skirts.(Credit: SHEIN Malaysia)
You can browse Iman Troye’s new modest collection here and SHEIN’s Gaya Raya Promo here.
READ MORE: Malaysian Miriam Omar The Only SEA Designer To Debut Her Collection In Shein Fashion Show

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Kelantan Schoolgirl Gets Rich By Selling Slimming Products – Known For RM1.8K Tumbler

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If you scour the internet on a daily basis, you might have heard of the viral RM1.8K tumbler bought by a school kid last month.

Well, guess what, she bought that with her own blood, sweat and tears. How? Simple. Apparently by being the “founder of a slimming product business”.
The 14-year-old schoolgirl is Putri Mumtaz Sunnafis Luthfiya, or as she calls herself, Piya.
Recently, Piya made the news by paying RM10,000 in business zakat (tithe) to the Kelantan Islamic religious council and is the youngest business zakat payer in Kelantan.
  @putriluthfiya_ Alhamdulillah tepat di hari pertama Ramadhan 23/03/2023 piya dah menunaikan zakat pada usia 14 tahun, masyaallah tabarakallah terimakasih YA ALLAH sbb engkau tlah memberikan kepercayaan ini kepada ku, di usia muda boleh menunaikan zakat dengan hasil berbisnes @BebycurfHq  doakan piya boleh membantu ramai orang lagi lepasni untuk sama2 berjaya dengan #bebycurf dan boleh membayar zakat macam piya juga aamiin #fyp #ramadhan2023 #duitraya #raya2023 #jomkurusbersamabebycurf  bunyi asal  – Putriluthfiya
As reported by Bernama, she handed the business zakat for the year 2022 to chief zakat officer Ameer Azeezy Tuan Abdullah last Thursday, accompanied by her mother Bibi Hasnalinda Zainal Abidin, 46, and father Mustaman Che Yusof, 60.
Currently a Form 2 student in Pasir Mas, Piya said the money was from a food replacement product business that she worked on for four months from September last year. The sales revenue that she collected for those four months were RM400,000.
“I didn’t think at this young age that I would be able to reach six figures in sales by working on my own products. In fact, despite generating that much sales I also did not forget to fulfil this fourth pillar of Islam,” she said.
Founder of weight loss product
According to Piya, she is the founder of a slimming product called BebyCurf.
Bebycurf is a “coffee sachet” marketed as a slimming drink. Checks on Facebook found that her mother – known as Kak Bie – had been promoting a food replacement product called Bebycurve since at least 2019. It is unclear if the two products are similar. The product is claimed to be a weight-reduction drink that works by reducing your appetite and improving your digestive system.
  @putriluthfiya_ Kan sedar-sedar dah kurus nak piya guide tak biar sama2 kurus macam piya ? Kalau nak cuba komen sikit #fyp #fyppage #dietjourney #bebycurfhq ♬ PREI KANAN KIRI – –
Now marketed under Piya, she revealed that she weighed 95 kg last year. And currently this year, she now weighs around 65 kg. She claimed that she lost over 30 kg by only drinking her weight loss drink, no exercise, and no dieting, apparently, just by using that.
Besides that, Piya was also gifted a red Volkswagen car at the age of 14 by her parents. All it took was a promise from her mother that she loses weight. After losing just 9 kg, Piya got her birthday present last year and thanked her parents for keeping the promise. She also promised herself to lose more weight in the future, which, she actually did.
The RM1.8K tumbler girl
If you think that she looks familiar, you’re right.
Just last month, Piya’s video of drinking from a RM1.8K limited edition Starbucks tumbler went viral with over 2.7M views on TikTok. Piya flexed the Starbucks tumbler in her school uniform while exiting her luxury car. Apparently, she took the tumbler everywhere, even to school.
In her post, she also promoted her product saying “Drinking from the expensive tumbler didn’t get me to lose weight, but drinking from bebycurf did,”.
  @putriluthfiya_ Rasa dia macam menyesal je beli mahal2 sebab air tu tak boleh turunkan berat badan piya saka kurus dari #bebycurf je boleh turunkan berat badan piya, kalau korang nak turunkan berat badan boleh tekan link dekat bio piya ye  #fyp #fypgakni #tumblerrhinestones #jutawanmuda #jomkurus  suara asli – xhanxNvall – XhanxNvall
Her actions got quite a backlash from netizens at the time. But an interview with Mstar revealed that Piya just uploaded that content just for fun, not for clout. She used to upload videos of her business for marketing purposes, but that day, she never thought that particular tumbler video could get her that far.
Responding to the backlash, Piya is well aware of her “haters” but she took the liberty of thanking them for sharing her video. Without them, she wouldn’t have made it this far.
In addition to that, Piya said that she is proud of herself because, at the age of 14, she even got to bring her family to perform umrah in Mecca with her own money.
Indeed, her entrepreneurial spirit should be admired but people should be advised that there is no shortcut to weight loss. You’ll eventually get your dream body with proper exercise and diet. Always take note of what you are consuming.

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M’sian Job-Finder App Makes Job Search As Easy As Swiping Right

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Job searching is a tedious process, for all parties involved. Camelia Loh, founder of the Kabel startup, knows that all too well after 16 years in the recruitment industry. According to her, the job application process is daunting and uncertain in terms of results.

Jobseekers often feel like their resume goes into a blackhole, and companies find it added stress to go through so many CVs.Camelia Loh to TRP
Job-hunting in the current day and age can be very demotivating. Most companies now use Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software, which searches your resume for specific keywords and filters out applicants based on AI.
This is a recurring gripe amongst job-seekers: they already have a resume, why do they still need to copy all the information from their resume into a form for each separate job opening in every company? Chances are, their resume wouldn’t even be seen by human eyes.
Some would be lucky to get called in for an interview. Most will have their resume filtered through AI.(Credit: Bigstock)
As a result, advice for job-seekers have turned it into a ‘numbers game’: just apply for as many positions as you can for more opportunities– even if it’s not a good fit.
There are plenty of recruitment platforms out there for people to apply for jobs. In fact, recruiters can receive hundreds of applications a day from these various channels– many which do not fit the job roles but are from those trying their luck anyway, causing wasted hours and an even stronger reliance on ATS software to filter out applicants.
We’re trying to solve the relevency and quality issue. Our goal is to increase the quality of engagement while reducing the time and effort required for everyone involved.Camelia Loh to TRP
Camelia believes that there has to be an easier way to connect the right job-seekers with the relevent employers– so, inspired by the disruptive technology she witnessed in Silicon Valley, she built it herself.
Pulling Kabels
The Kabel app offers a solution that does away with all this unneccesary wasted time and reliance on the ATS.
Touted as a “Tinder-like” alternative to traditional recruitment processes, Kabel allows you to create a profile with your achievements, place of work, and other personal details.
Then, the app algorithm will serve you “cards”– open related job offers which you can browse at your leisure and “swipe right” when you find an offer you like without needing to go through the hassle of applications.
If the hiring manager swipes right back on you, both will be connected and can start a chat– an informal interview that requires less investment in time and effort from both parties.
Kabel places priority on matching the right candidate to the right job with the right people.(Credit: Kabel)
This works similarly for hiring managers, who will also be able to view candidates’ cards and swipe right on someone who catches their eye.
I want to bring back that human-to-human contact so people can build a real, meaningful relationship.Camelia Loh to TRP
Why the insistence on human connection?
Camelia insists that there’s no better way to figure out if someone is the right fit for the job, team, and company than talking to them directly– and vice versa.
That’s why it’s crucial for both parties to be able to feel each other out and build rapport, especially with the line manager.
Line managers have a direct impact on the working environment. People leave bosses, not companies.Camelia Loh to TRP
Relationships, professional or otherwise, are also driven by who we are as people, not just what is listed in a resume. Understanding this human connection is something that cannot be replaced by ATS or artificial intelligence.
Being able to click with people you work with is key to a healthy worklife.(Credit: Bigstock)
Kabel can also cut the time it takes to find a suitable candidate by 40%, says Camelia. On average, it takes recruiters about two weeks to find and sort applicants for a role before line managers are even able to speak to them. With Kabel, people can make a connection much more efficiently.
Most of the companies drawn to Camelia’s unothordox recruitment methods are usually either very progressive, focused companies with strong visions, or SMEs who are looking to hire the right people and not just another cog in the machine.
So far, even big companies like TUI, LalaMove, Photobook, pitchIN, and AsiaMobilliti have joined Kabel on their hunt for the right talents for their teams.
1 Company, 1 Job, 1 Malaysian
The current situation is also dire as Malaysia faces grim unemployment rates during the pandemic, which is why Kabel has launched the 1-1-1 Movement pledging to have 5,000 unemployed Malaysians placed in jobs by 31st August, Merdeka Day.
The 1-1-1 Movement aims for companies to list just one job, to match one job seeker, and successfully realise one employment opportunity at a time.
The 1-1-1 Movement aims to place 5,000 Malaysians in the right job by Merdeka Day.(Credit: Kabel)
There is zero cost of entry for either companies or job seekers to join the 1-1-1 Movement. In a destabilised job market, Kabel’s mission with the 1-1-1 Movement of building impactful employment bridges, is a welcome one.
Companies can help to make a difference in someone’s life by pledging a job, while the rakyat can help to share these opportunities to those in need.
Let’s replace the white flags to Malaysian flags.Camelia Loh on the 1-1-1 Movement to TRP
Companies and job-seekers can visit Kabel’s website for further information on the movement, list or find a job on their app, or even sit in on one of Kabel’s free workshops every week, hosted by Work Inspires and Dr Lynda Ling, to help improve your life.

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There’s No Pork In AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine, Says Health Minister

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The Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca does not contain any products of animal origin or prohibited substances, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.

This was after Indonesian religious authorities deemed the vaccine as haram, but added that it can be used during an emergency such as the Covid-19 pandemic right now.
He said AstraZeneca had supplied a statement to declare that AZD1222 doesn’t contain any products of animal origin and all ‘excipients’ were of vegetable origin and do not contain any prohibited substances such as:
material derived from pigsgelatin from pig animal sourcesglycerin derived from animalsstearic acidlactoseproducts derived from shellfish or fish that are not scalywheat essence
Dr Adham said pork trypsin was only used during T-REx-293 cell channel formation and it’s not in direct contact with the actual cell bank, which is used in the manufacturing process, is not considered to be present in the Drug Substance and Drug Product, based on reports from Malay Mail.
Indonesia says it’s haram but can be used under current circumstances
Recently, religious authorities in neighbouring Indonesia – the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) – labelled it as haram after they’ve published a study which says that the vaccine has traces of pork in it.
However, the Council approved the AstraZeneca vaccine for use in a pandemic emergency situation.
At this stage of the virus host preparation there is the use of material from pigs in the form of trypsin which comes from the pork pancreas. This material is used to separate the host cell from its microcarrier.Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI)

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Covid-19 Is Pushing Malaysia To Grow More Of Its Own Rice

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Malaysia plans to cultivate more paddy fields to increase rice production and reduce reliance on imports.

Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ronald Kiandee explained that the country is working to modernize the industry besides developing new paddy fields and improving upon existing ones.
Rice is a staple food product that’s synonymous with our culture. Even the word “paddy” itself comes from its Malay translation, padi.
The Covid-19 crisis had recently raised concerns over Malaysia’s food security.
But, the government promised that the nation’s rice stockpile would be enough to meet our domestic demand.
(Harian Metro/NSTP)
According to a report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), between the nasi lemak, bihun, laksa, kuihs, and other riced-based products we eat almost every day,  Malaysians had consumed an average of 80kg of rice, per person, in 2016.
This translates to RM44 spent per month on rice for each Malaysian household.
Being a rice-producing country, most of our rice goes to fulfill local demand, with around another 2% imported from other nations to meet our needs.
In 2018, Malaysia had imported 740,000 tonnes of rice amounting to RM1.18 billion.
(Haryo Setyadi/Unsplash)
It’s said that 38% of the county’s rice comes from the northern parts of the peninsular, where states like Kedah and Perlis are referred to as Malaysia’s “rice bowl”.
KRI also points out that Malaysia has been trailing behind our Asian neighbors in the global rice market.
Figures show that Malaysian rice productions had remained static since the ’90s.
(KRI)

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Stung By A Jellyfish? Here’s What You Should Do

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Recently, a Twitter user (@fakhrifadzli) shared a post about him being stung by a jellyfish while swimming in Kuantan.

He wanted to warn netizens to be careful at beaches in Kuantan now as it is jellyfish season.
Upon being stung by a jellyfish, he advised to identify the characteristic of the jellyfish if possible. This is because there are many types of jellyfish, with different levels of toxicity.
After that, he urged those who were stung to seek immediate help at their nearest clinics or hospitals.
While he was bathing, he said that his skin suddenly felt as if it was burning. The doctor suspected that it was a jellyfish attack and prescribed him treatments.
Hati-hati bila mandi laut. Sekarang musim obor-obor.Kalau kena sengat, cuba kenal pasti ciri-ciri obor-obor tu. Sebab ada jenis yang tinggi racun dan kurang.Lepas tu terus pergi klinik atau hospital berdekatan.Tadi saya kena sengat masa mandi. Pedih macam terbakar.… pic.twitter.com/FsDRXGz0rM— Fakhri (@fakhrifadzli) July 2, 2023
Don’t touch the blue jellyfish – DOF Pahang
Just last month, the Pahang Department of Fisheries (DOF) warned people against touching live or dead blue jellyfish because they are venomous.
This came to light after the Kuantan’s Civil Defence Forces (APM) posted a report saying Surf Lifeguards found a few washed-up blue jellyfish among the beaches of Teluk Cempedak, Batu Hitam and Cherating.
According to them, in Malaysia, there are three common species of venomous jellyfish which are Box Jellyfish (Chiropsalmus Quadrumanous), Lion’s Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea Capillata) and Portuguese Man of War (Physalia Physalis). The most common one is unfortunately the Box Jellyfish.
Box Jellyfish (left), Portuguese Man O War (middle) and Lion’s Mane Jellyfish (right).(Credit: Rickard Zerpe, Terry Ross, Derek Keats/ Flickr)
The DOF and APM Pahang warned citizens to be extra careful while bathing in the waters. Always be mindful of the signage or warning from the Surf Lifeguard there.
If you’re stung by a jellyfish, they recommend you call 999 or 09-5171991 directly for 24-hour assistance.

Things you should do if you’re stung by a jellyfish
Jellyfish stings can be fatal if not treated immediately. Adults may withstand the pain better but the venom could pose more threats to little kids.
Last year, it was reported that a French 5-year-old died after being stung by a jellyfish in Pulau Pangkor.
READ MORE: 5YO French Boy Dies In Pangkor Island After Being Stung By A Jellyfish
Hence, the public should always take necessary precautions and be aware of the signage put on beaches.
According to a study conducted in 2021, most jellyfish cases tend to fall in the months of February, November and December between 5 pm to 7 pm. They occur at the seashore rather than the deep sea as they drift along the current onto the shores.
Here’s what you are recommended to do if you’re stung by a jellyfish:

If you’re in the water, swim to the shore quickly as the stings may cause paralysis.
Remove the tentacles stuck to the body of the victim with another object.
Pour seawater or vinegar (most recommended) onto the wound to prevent more envenomation.
Do not touch the wound as this will increase the production of more venom.
Do not wash the wound with urine, alcohol, ethanol, ammonia, sand or even FRESHWATER as it’ll aggravate the sting.
Rush the victim to the nearest clinic or hospital for further treatment.

Usually, most victims would develop persistent pain over the sting area, generalised rashes, back pain, restlessness, headache and profuse sweating. So if you have weird painful rashes, be sure to go to the nearest hospital to check it out.
Stay safe around beaches everyone.
READ MORE: High Tides Bring Portuguese Man O’ War To Kelantan Shores, Public Urged To Be Careful

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Higher Education Minister: 1/4 Of Fresh Grads To Struggle In Job Hunt Following Covid-19 Impacts

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Higher Education Minister Noraini Ahmad is not optimistic of fresh graduates’ success in job hunting within six months of graduation following the impact of Covid-19.

About 75,000 out of 300,000 fresh graduates are projected to face challenges in the job market as the economy struggles to find its footing.
The Higher Education Ministry also showed that 41,161 graduates still remained unemployed via the Graduate Tracer Study 2019. With an additional projected 75,000 fresh graduates this year, it is estimated that around 116,161 graduates will need additional help to further increase their marketability.
In her speech at the launch of the minister’s Career Advancement Programme, she noted that a job matching process for unemployed graduates has been implemented in collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) via the MyFutureJobs portal.
Credit: Azneal Ishak/Malay Mail
Additionally, the ministry also has multiple schemes to help graduates embark on a career path or entrepreneurial path.
They will soon introduce a micro-financing scheme for students to grow and improve their own business together with the National Entrepreneur Group Economic Fund (Tekun Nasional).
The Graduates Reference Hub for Employment and Training (GREaT) will offer services such as job matching, reskilling, and upskilling programmes, as well as grants for further education and career counselling.
This career advancement programme is limited time only, and will run from October 16 to Decemeber 31 at 20 selected public universities, polytechnics, and community colleges. Job placements for participants of the programme will begin on January 1 2021.

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