Meet The Selfless Malaysians Dedicated To Sharing Kindness During These Trying Times

When we welcomed 2020 on 1st January, hopes were high and there was a definite air of optimism with the year of “Wawasan 2020” at our doorstep.
Eleven months later, things could not be further from the sparkling night of New Year.

Businesses shuttered, anxiety rose and unemployment spiked as thousands of Malaysians struggled to put food on the table with the pandemic and lockdowns wreaking havoc.
In these dark times, it’s the actions of selfless Malaysians that gave many a light of hope- just by showing much-needed kindness in the face of adversity.
No pandemic will stop them
Meet Shalini Yeap May Hwa and Anthon Jermayne (AJ) – a young couple in Petaling Jaya who’ve been hard at work helping out those in need, even before the pandemic hit.
Shalini Yeap May Hwa and Anthon Jermayne with their three pet dogs.(Credit: Shalini Yeap)
Prior to the pandemic, the couple were regularly helping out young girls with an annual Back-To-School project at Rumah Kebajikan Karunai Illam to shop for school supplies. Instead of simply handing them the items, Shalini and AJ give each child a budget instead!
Each child is given a budget (and pencil and paper to keep a tab of spending) that she must work within to buy what is needed. It is our aim to instill in them some form of financial planning.Shalini to TRP.
Anthon briefing the participants (children from Yayasan Chow Kit) of a nature camp in Hulu Langat. Incidentally, the couple first met while planning this programme.(Credit: Shalini Yeap)
But as Covid-19 hit the country hard in March, the dynamic duo had to shift gears – fast. So Shalini and AJ got more creative in their philanthropic endeavors.
You see, AJ -or The Mustachio AJ, as he’s known online – is a full-time streamer on the Facebook Gaming platform and a part time shout caster for Call of Duty Mobile tournaments, while Shalini is a freelance writer who also does PR & Legal Affairs for AJ’s gaming page. This means that the two are quite familiar with the online world.
AJ rallied the gaming community through his live game streams, embarking on an online fundraiser this November to prepare 500 hygiene packs for the homeless – all in a bid to help those living on the streets stay safe and sanitised during this pandemic. He also had a charity stream to provide aid families in the Philippines who suffered at the hands of Super Typhoon Rolly in late October.

They’re not the only ones who’ve been busy though.
A group of like-minded Malaysians dedicated to spreading kindness through their actions, called the KL Sikhs Community Services has been feeding the homeless on streets since 2015.
Basically, we are a very diverse group of people who just decided to get together and give back to society.KL Sikhs Community Services to TRP.
Volunteers distributing packed food to the poor and homeless in KL.(Credit: KL Sikhs Community Services)
Usually, the group would gather at Wadda Gurdwara Kampung Pandan every Tuesday to cook and pack meals before distributing meals to the homeless around KL.
However, the pandemic forced a change in strategy and they began distributing dry rations and cooking essentials to daily wage earners who lost their income during the MCO.
This was done on a daily basis, serving 10 to 20 families each time but we had to stop because of the strict SOP that had to be followed. Then, as the situation got better, we started our weekly routine again. Sad to say, we again had to stop with the Covid-19 situation getting worse.KL Sikhs Community Services to TRP.
KL Sikhs Community Services donating groceries and essentials to KL residents who cannot afford to buy food due to the MCO.(Credit: KL Sikhs Community Services)
Sharing, is truly caring
Though he’s done far to help the needy than the average person, AJ insists that he hasn’t given or done enough to evolve as a person.
Growing up I had nothing and I was always thankful for any kindness that came my way. Whenever I received, I always told myself that when my time comes, I will give as well. I am just giving back all the kindness I have received in the past, with interest.AJ to TRP.
“I will always remember this uncle I met on one of the food distribution rounds with Kechara Soup Kitchen,” shared Shalini. That night, there were some clothes to be distributed along with food when they met a visually impaired elderly man at his usual sleeping spot on the footpath.
They offered him a box of clothing, but to Shalini’s surprise, the old man only took one item and returned the rest. He said didn’t need more than that and there might be others who needed them more.
AJ (far left in maroon), Shalini (in yellow) and some other volunteers speaking to one of the patients at a mobile street clinic. Sometimes people came by not so much for their medical needs but simply to talk, shared Shalini.(Credit: Shalini Yeap)
As someone who spent the formative years of my career in the corporate world and living in a city like KL where I was surrounded by people who always wanted more, this was refreshing and humbling. Indeed, sometimes it is the ones who have very little, who have the biggest hearts.Shalini to TRP.
It’s a sentiment echoed by the KL Sikhs Community Services as well, when Satnam Sagoo, Jespuvan Singh, along with a few friends decided to do something about the many hungry and homeless folk they see in the city.
Pooling together all their resources to begin distributing meals to the hungry, the incredible act of charity grew over the years as the word spread with more friends and acquaintances joining in, regardless of race or religion.
The volunteers at KL Sikhs Community Services have expanded over the years to include a diverse group of kind-hearted Malaysians.(Credit: KL Sikhs Community Services)
All the members have only one aim and that is help where we can, when we can and who we can.KL Sikhs Community Services to TRP.
Though doing service work hasn’t been the easiest experience in the world, KL Sikhs Community Services say that all they want to do is to just bring some joy and food to the less fortunate.
People are most worried when they have to part with their money in the name of charity. It is difficult for people to accept the fact that there are good people and there are bad people. At the end of the day, it all boils down to trust. We have only felt joy, and many times, appreciation too from these folk. For us, that is more than enough.KL Sikhs Community Services to TRP.
Volunteers packing food for distribution at Gurdwara Sahib Kampung Pandan.(Credit: KL Sikhs Community Services)
This little guiding light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
As Deepavali approaches, these kind-hearted Malaysians show no signs of slowing down.
The various MCOs and spike in infections derailed Shalini and AJ’s plans to provide free breakfast to children from B40 families in kindergarten, and a monthly career chat exploring non-conventional career paths for the young girls at Rumah Kebajikan Karunai Illam.
But Shalini and AJ are determined to carry on and revive their projects, believing in the power of consistency in making a lasting impact – especially when it comes to children. As AJ puts it, “Though we may not always be around, we show up just enough so the kids know that Shalini akka and AJ anneh will always be there if they need anything.”
A little girl gifting Shalini her masterpiece during food and medical supply distribution rounds in Cambodia.(Credit: Shalini Yeap)
Meanwhile the KL Sikhs Community Services group have made arrangements to deliver more groceries to the needy, as well as organising a festive Deepavali dinner at the Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Mary KL for 55 excited children.
Contemplating on the festival of lights, especially with the seeming darkness around, Shalini and AJ have these wise words to share; “We must remember that it doesn’t matter who or what caused the light to disappear, but only we can bring it back.”
After all, Deepavali is the celebration that symbolises the victory of light over darkness, and good over evil. Though this year’s celebrations may be muted, the guiding lights of love and kindness makes all the difference in dispelling the darkness that surrounds us.
So Malaysians, take your cue from people like Shalini and AJ. Share your light this Deepavali, as even companies like Gamuda Land are leaning in to spread the message. After all, the world could do with some love and kindness in these trying times.

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Petrol Subsidy 2020: Check if youâ€™re middle class enough to apply for cheaper RON95

Earlier this year, the government has announced that the blanket
petrol subsidies Malaysians love will be removed.
The RON95 petrol subsidy will be restructured to target the low-income and middle-income earners of Malaysia aka B40 & M40.
Initially, the petrol subsidy was only open to Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) recipients, but at the tabling of Budget 2020, it was announced that it is open to non-BSH recipients who qualify, aka the M40 middle class.

Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail

As the details slowly come trickling in, hereâ€™s a guide for you to check if youâ€™re middle class enough to apply for the petrol subsidy.
Who can apply?
The petrol subsidy is for applicable for any Malaysian who owns a maximum of TWO cars and TWO motorbikes that qualify, which are:

Cars with engine capacity 1,600cc and below
Cars with engine capacity over 1,600cc BUT more than 10 years old
Motorcycles with engine capacity 150cc and below
Motorcycles with engine capacity over 150cc BUT more than 7 years old

Yes, a kapcai bike qualifies.(Credit: BikesRepublic.com)

FYI, if your household income is less than RM4,000/month, find out if you are eligible for BSH HERE.
How much is the subsidy?
Cars: 30 cents for the first 100 litres/month
Motorcycles: 30 cents for the first 40 litres/month

Credit: kampungboycitygal.com

Do note that the subsidy can be claimed for ONE vehicle
only.
Additionally, subsidy will not be given if the price of RON95 is below RM2.08/litre.
How to claim the petrol subsidy?
The subsidy for M40 will be given through a special fuel subsidy card, Kad95.
Where can I get the Kad95?
The Finance Minister has just announced that Kad95 will be
rolled out from March 2020 onwards. As for where to get and how to
apply, not much details are known yet as the government is still studying the
mechanism.

Original Image: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail

Stay tuned to TRP as we will keep you updated on how to apply for the petrol subsidy as more details are revealed.
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Massive Landslide At The MACC Academy In Bukit Tunku

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A landslide in front of the entrance of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (MACA) building turned a normal day into moments of anxiety for many.

The landslide area is said to be 12,000 square feet and it also caused the collapse of a hut.
Picture Credit : JBPM Facebook Page
According to Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department’s (JBPM) Senior Operations Commander Yogeswaran Elongavan, they received information the incident at 1.54pm yesterday, as reported by Astro Awani.
“Upon arrival, we found a landslide had occurred in front of the entrance to the MACC Academy and a security guard’s hut had collapsed.”
Yogeswaran also stated that 76 victims were ordered to evacuate the building immediately, consisting of 17 men and 21 women from the MACA building as well as 19 men and 19 women from the Integrity building.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or lost of lives.
Picture Credit : JBPM Facebook Page
Yogeswaran said upon further investigation, it was found that soil movement was still detected during the incident, believed to be caused by a broken underground pipe.
He also stated that the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Public Works Department (JKR) and Air Selangor ware also present during the incident.
Picture Credit : JBPM Facebook Page
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi shared his sympathies through a Twitter post.
“I deeply sympathize with the victims involved and hope that efforts to identify the real cause and measures to control the collapse can be expedited.”
He also stated that there is no sign of natural factors that have been identified to cause the collapse. However, JKR is conducting further and detailed investigations.
He requested the cooperation of all parties to comply with the instructions of the authorities to avoid any unwanted incidents.
Dalam kemeriahan menyambut Aidilfitri, kita dikejutkan dengan insiden tanah runtuh yang berlaku berhampiran Akademi Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia di Persiaran Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin hari ini. https://t.co/wgg5zGSXvI— Alexander Nanta Linggi (@AlexNantaLinggi) April 25, 2023

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Nowhere Is Safe: Malaysian Women Reveal How They’re Regularly Harassed & Abuse

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A preliminary study conducted by the Centre for Governance and Political Studies (Cent-GPS) in collaboration with the All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) revealed that a majority of Malaysian women generally don’t feel safe wherever they go.

Polling the opinions of 1,056 18 to 30 year-olds from across the country and from all walks of life, they found that women in Malaysia are largely victims of sexual harassment and abuse.
What did the ladies say?
57% of the women surveyed said that they regularly experience verbal sexual harassment when simply walking on the streets, with 22% of women saying they’ve experienced similar ‘catcalling’ at least once in their lives.
Meanwhile, 57% of women say that they have experienced unwanted touching such as a hand placed on their knees or lower back.
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The study also shows that 68% of women do not feel safe driving alone at night, 21% say that they’ve been followed to their car at most, once, while 25% have experience being followed home at one point.
Another 71% of women confirmed that they have had to change their travel routes and routines over fears of sexual harassment.
Where else do women feel unsafe?
52% of women say they don’t feel safe watching a movie at the cinemas alone, 37% of women have felt unsafe whilst being treated by a male doctor, and 10% of women have been sexually harassed in elevators.
Additionally, 18% of women also said yes to being victims of unwanted touching or sexual provocations from a family member, and 44% of the women surveyed have witnessed their teachers make sexually provocative jokes.
(Credit: Anthony Tran via Unsplash)
Women apparently felt no safer online either.
41% have received unwanted sexual messages on social media platforms at least once, while 30% say that they experience the same regularly.
In a later statement, Cent-GPS and AWAM say that the experiences listed above are things that most men can never relate to.
We live in two separate worlds, where the normal activities of half the population become a privilege for the other half.via Malay Mail
Comments online show that most Malaysian men couldn’t agree more with this and asked for each other to better empathise and try to make the women of our nation feel safer.
Berdasarkan survey, 79% wanita di Malaysia pernah kena gangguan seksual secara lisan. Maknanya daripada 1,056 orang wanita yg ditanya, 834 orang wanita kata mereka pernah kena harrased. Jangan salahkan wanita & jangan bagi alasan utk kau kacau wanita. 100% salah kau yg mengacau. https://t.co/420YwoQsed— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) September 21, 2021

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Sexual Harassment Survey: It’s 2021, But How Safe do Malaysian Women Feel?
Survey: Over two in three women say must run the gauntlet of sexual harassment every day


Kind-hearted Chinese uncle helping stranded pak cik and his daughter at Bukit Jalil goes viral

Social media, itâ€™s a strange place full of weirdos but sometimes, you get to see the very best of humanity.
This story happens to be one that made our hearts, along with the rest of Twitterjaya, melt into a puddle of hope and happiness.

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It all started when Twitter user Nebulaaa (@belldybala_) decided to share the story of an incident that took place when her father was picking her up after her job interview.
Picture Credit:  @belldybala_/Twitter
They were on their way home, zipping along the roads when suddenly,
the motorcycle ran out of fuel.

Picture Credit: Pinterest

Stranded, they stopped the bike outside an apartment and sat to think..
Option 1: Look for petrol stationAiyoh, too far.
Option 2: Dad asks daughter to take the LRT homeDaughter says no, sheâ€™s staying with her dad.
Option 3: Keep pushing forward, walk with the motorcycle until you reach a petrol stationSeems like the most reasonable option. Okay.

So aku pun ckp lah dkt abah “takpelah kita tolak je moto dlu smpai petrolpum kt sana mesti ada botol”. Aku amik gmbr ni nk tunjuk dkt mak bukti kitorg marathon harini 😂 so baru je kitorg bukak beberapa langkah ttibe.. pic.twitter.com/cPiBb50Z5W
â€” Nebulaaa 🥀 (@belldybala_) June 27, 2019

Just as they started walking, a Chinese uncle rushed out of
the apartment towards his car which parked by the side of the road.
He saw the pak cik walking his bike and asked, â€œWhat happen??â€
So the pak cik explained his situation and the uncle quickly offered to buy him petrol, refusing to take money from the pak cik, saying â€œaiyaaa, lepas beli maâ€ (aiyaaa, you give the money only after I buy la).

Dtg la sorg uncle cina ni. Dia rushing keluar dri apartment ke kereta dia. Park dkt bus stop yg sama. So dia tnya abah aku what happen!! Ayah aku pun citer la. Uncle tu offer nk pergi belikan minyak eventho aku nmpak dia rushing. Ayah aku hulur duit dia kata “aiyaa lepas beli ma” pic.twitter.com/DcNlATNlbk
â€” Nebulaaa 🥀 (@belldybala_) June 27, 2019

With a reassuring, â€œTunggu 10 minit aaaâ€ (wait for 10 minites aaa), he sped off and quickly returned with a tong (barrel) of petrol. @belldybala_ estimated it to be around RM7 worth of petrol.
The grateful pak cik once again offered money to the helpful
man, but you know what he said?

â€œTak payah, tak payah. Saya tolong you hari ini, nanti orang tolong saya punya.â€
Translation: “never mind. I help you today and one day someone else will help me.”
Random, helpful Chinese uncle/Twitter

Uncle tu siap ckp” tnggu dlm 10mins aaa”. After 10mins uncle tu pun smpai bwk tong mnyak weh. Sbb yela abah aku tkde botol spare. Kalau ikut tong full minyk utk tank rm7 centu la. Ayah aku hulur balik rm5. Dia ckp “takpayah2 saya tolong you hari ini nanti org tolong saya punyaa” pic.twitter.com/O0Fbzm61gW
â€” Nebulaaa 🥀 (@belldybala_) June 27, 2019

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After thanking the man again for his kind-hearted gesture, the pak cik told his daughter; â€œMaybe weâ€™re receiving this kindness in return for the help weâ€™ve shown others. Alhamdulillah.â€

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@belldybala_ concluded the tweets with a grateful shout out to her dad and the Chinese uncle; her dad for bringing her to the job interview, and the uncle for taking a few minutes to help them.

â€œThere were so many cars passing by on that busy road, but it was this uncle that offered to help la. Thank you, uncle!â€
Nebulaaa (@belldybala_), Twitter
Besides giving us a refreshed hope for humanity, her tweets have also sparked a flurry of positive messages from Twitterjaya.

Shows that itâ€™s important to be kinder than necessary, we never know when someone might need it. Also good luck for your job interviews! ❤ https://t.co/ChhVNkku7F
â€” Neelofa (@Neelofa) June 28, 2019

The harmony of malaysian ppl 🥰
â€” ikmal azri (@ikmalzri) June 27, 2019

Best story ever ❤
â€” harraz (@harrazmma) June 27, 2019

thank you uncle sebab tolong nebula
â€” mek kelate (@Atipzmi) June 27, 2019

Translation: Thank you uncle for helping nebula

I dont know why im crying while read this
â€” ShÃ¤ (@ShamiraHanim) June 27, 2019

You can read the heartwarming story in full below:

“Kita buat baik dkt org, bila kita susah mesti ada org tolong kita balik” – abah.
Abah mmg menjenkelkan. TAPI he did everything for his children. Hrini abah bwk aku pegi interview kerja. Tetibe… pic.twitter.com/c8i3rUdeeK
â€” Nebulaaa 🥀 (@belldybala_) June 27, 2019

Letâ€™s spread some kindness around, guys!

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Here’s The New 2021 School Calendar Dates For You To Worry About

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School is going to be a bit different in 2021 as the Ministry of Education (MOE) has issued the revised dates for next year.

According to reports, although the restart has been delayed, MOE said there will still be 197 school days.
There will be 2 groups (Group A and B):
Group A
JohorKedahKelantanTerengganu.
Group B
MelakaNegeri SembilanPahangPerakPerlisPulau PinangSabahSarawakSelangorKuala LumpurLabuan Putrajaya
Both groups will start on 20 January 2021, but Group A will end the schooling year a day earlier (9 December 2021) than Group B (10 December 2021).
Below are the dates for Group A:

Picture Credit: MOE
These are the dates for Group B:
Picture Credit: MOE
As for school holidays, the starting dates for the Chinese New Year (10 February) and Hari Raya Aidilfitri (11 May) will be the same for both groups.
As for Deepavali, all the states nationwide will start the holiday on 3 November, except for Sarawak (5 November).

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More Covid-19 Vaccines Approved For Malaysians, Here’s A Quick Summary Of What We’re Getting

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Malaysia gave conditional approval for the use of more Covid-19 vaccines in the National Immunization Program (NIP).

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah explained that three vaccines were granted conditional registration for use during disasters – requiring pharmaceutical companies to submit additional data to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.
The government will also be evaluating two more coronavirus vaccines.
Conditionally approved vaccines
Pfizer-BioNTech – ComirnatyAstraZenecaSonivac – CoronaVac
Vaccines under evaluation
Gam-Covid-Vac – Sputnik VCoronaVac
What are we getting again?
Malaysia has secured 66.7 million doses of five different Covid-19 vaccines for the NIP;
(NIP)
How do they work?
There are three main types of Covid-19 vaccines whose effectiveness depends on a number of factors. The World Health Organisation (WHO) prescribes that the minimum level of efficiency for vaccines is 50% while the NPRA assured Malaysians that approved vaccines are safe for use.
(NIP)
When is it my turn?
The Covid-19 vaccines will be given out in three-phases beginning with phase one in February.
Read More: Want To Get Vaccinated? Here’s All You Need To Know About The National Covid-19 Immunisation Program
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For more information please refer to the NIP guidebook and website, HERE.

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Want To Get Vaccinated? Here’s All You Need To Know About The National Covid-19 Immunisation Program


Police Called To Investigate Human-Shaped Package In Trash Found It Was A Big Doll

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Just like a scene from the show CSI, someone must have been taking out the trash when they stumbled upon a naked human figure.

What was chilling was that the human figure was cling wrapped in a foetal position too.
After the matter was reported, the police wasted no time in investigating and even cordoned off the area with tape.
However, all the prep was for nothing because the naked human figure was just a human-sized sex doll that was thrown away.
Polis kena scam. pic.twitter.com/HI6UGrnp6K— ₆⁶₆ςιδ²³₆⁶₆ (@Tsgxy_) February 9, 2022
Netizens joked that the sex doll looked as shocked as everyone else at the ‘crime’ scene and it has got to be the funniest case in history.

A netizen joked that this was karma for the police for not helping scam victims in Malaysia.

Another person said that the owner must have discarded the sex doll after getting a real human girlfriend.

They also jokingly expressed shock that the police finally did work and the effort put into cordoning off the area like a real crime scene for forensic investigation.

This funny incident also showed once again how Malaysians have an ongoing problem with littering.

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Kelantanese man loses RM 31,000 in cash when home burns down during Raya holiday

Sometimes, the Hari Raya preparations does not spark joy as a Kelantanese man discovered when he lost RM31,000 cash in a house fire.

Picture Credit: Sinar Harian

The money was the earnings of 60-year-old Abdul Rahman Jusohâ€™s meat and cattle sales before the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
Sinar Harian reported that Abdul Rahman, who lives in his sisterâ€™s home in Kampung Banggol, Gelang Mas, usually goes to the bank immediately after making a sale to safely deposit the money.
However, he unluckily did not manage to do it this one last
time due to the Raya holidays and jammed roads.

Picture Credit: Malay Mail

Thankfully, no one was at home during the blaze that reduced
the house to ashes yesterday evening.
Picture Credit: Kosmo! Online
Whatâ€™s even more touching is Abdul Rahmanâ€™s response to the incident. He told Kosmo! Online despite losing such a large amount of money, heâ€™s grateful that his family was safe and sound.
He also accepts the incident with an open heart and considers
it as one of lifeâ€™s many tests.

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While we applaud his ability to not blow up in misery, Abdul
Rahman and his family have lost everything in the fire and are now homeless.


KJ: Klang Valley Vaccinations Successful, Next Is The Rest Of The Country

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National Covid-19 Immunization Program (PICK) Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today (2 August) announced the successful end of Operation Surge Capacity – a program implemented with the aim to get as many adults in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor vaccinated with the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible.

The operation which began from 26 July till 1 August had sent out more than 1.6 million vaccination appointments to residents in the Klang Valley, and as of date, 96.7% of adults here have been vaccinated once while 37.5% have been fully vaccinated.
Although the program was shy of its target of reaching a full 100% adult vaccination rate in the Klang Valley, KJ explained that we will try to vaccinate everyone who was “left behind” by the first week of August.
Some of these people might have canceled or were absent for their vaccination appointments.PICK Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Facebook.
He said that these individuals will promptly receive their rescheduled vaccination appointments or choose to walk-in for injections at designated Covid-19 Vaccination Centers (PPV).
No one left behind
KJ said that the next step for Klang Valley was to ‘mop up’ and ensure that everyone, including those who have not registered for the vaccine, to be inoculated via walk-ins and mobile community outreach programs in rural communities.
Priority will be given to the elderly and individuals with comorbidities or critical illness.
KJ also added that separate PPV centers will be opened for Malaysian citizens and foreigners for better crowd control.
The Minister stressed that walk-in vaccinations in the Klang Valley are only open to Klang Valley residents.
Residents over the age of 40 who have not yet received their vaccination appointments or previously cancelled their appointments can walk-in to one of nine PPVs designated for the process
Vaksinasi secara walk-in di Lembah Klang bermula hari ini bagi Warganegara Malaysia berusia 40 tahun ke atas atau komorbid. Walk-in bermula jam 2 petang di setiap PPV berikut secara first-come-first-serve. pic.twitter.com/08H8hjSaHT— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) August 2, 2021
Senior citizens, however, can walk-in to any PPVs in the Klang Valley to get vaccinated.
The mop up campaign will go on till 22 August in hopes to get the remaining 3% of Klang Valley’s adult population vaccinated.
KJ explained that as of date, 95% of elderly people across the country have registered to receive the vaccine and PPVs nationwide will begin accepting walk-ins for senior citizens next week.
Merdeka day target
PICK now targets to vaccinate at least 40% of the adult population in each individual state across the country by the end of August.
Vaccination distributions nationwide will be based on two criteria so that states that have fallen behind can catch up;
States with increasing Covid-19 cases.States with low vaccination rates.
Read More: Half Of Malaysian Adults Will Be Vaccinated By Merdeka
According to Malaysia’s National Recovery Plan that had been laid out by the Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md. Yassin, the country aims to inoculate 60% of the population by December 2021.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was confident that Malaysia can immunize 80% of our population by September this year.
Read More: There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19

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Immigration Offices Change Operating Hours Again, As Fewer Malaysians Apply For Passports At Night

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For those who plan to update or apply for a Passport from 15 August onwards, please note that Immigration Department offices in Peninsular Malaysia have revised their hours.

The changes will include its offices in  Urban Transformation Centres (UTCs).
Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud said the shorter hours are due to a decline in the number of passport applications in the evening.

The new operating hours will be as follows:
8 am – 5 pm (Weekdays)
PerlisPahangTerengganu Kedah
8 am -7 pm (Weekdays) | 8 am – 12:30 pm (Saturdays)
Kuala Lumpur SelangorPutrajayaPerakMelakaJohorKelantanPenangNegeri Sembilan
8 am – 5 pm (Weekdays & Saturdays)
PerlisPahangTerengganu Kedah
8am – 9pm (Weekdays) | 8 am – 5 pm (Saturdays)
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At the same time, Khairul said that more than 9,000 international passports applied online across the country are waiting to be claimed.
Applicants are urged to go to the passport issuing office to retrieve them immediately to avoid revoking their passports.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin had earlier reminded people who apply for passports online to collect them as soon as possible.
Otherwise, unclaimed passports will be revoked 90 days after they are issued.

Previously, the operating hours at six passport issuing offices and Immigration Department counters were extended to 10 pm.
In contrast, the other six have been extended to 6 pm since 11 May to overcome the difficulties of Malaysians in obtaining passports.
The six premises with extended operating hours to 10 pm are Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, while Penang, Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu and Perlis are extended to 6 pm.
Room For Improvement
Hopefully, the revised hours will also translate into better services as public complaints about UTCs are not uncommon.
Despite repeated complaints and promises to improve, rude services and long waits remain the main grouses.
READ MORE: [Watch] UTC Security Guard Acts Like Gangster, Shouts And Snatches Phone From Journalists
#TIL kalau buat passport collection kat UTC KL (Pudu Sentral) where your cap jari bermasalah, dia macam konsert. 5am queue pastu 8am start handout nombor giliran (gate open gitu) and then tunggu sampai lah kol 8pm. enjoy the concert.— Appa on the Horizon 🏹 (@appapams) August 12, 2022
Aku pergi UTC Keramat tadi teman member collect passport pastu tanya dekat kaunter 10 tu Encik nak buat collection dekat mana? Tau apa staff Imi tu jawab? Tak baca ke kat depan tu pergi kaunter 8? Tak baca ker?— Affa (@AffaAdn) August 11, 2022
READ MORE: Netizen Complained About Long Wait At UTC Kotaraya Despite Johor MB’s Earlier Promises

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Dr Mahathir Wants To Be A Witness In Lawsuit Against Azmin Ali For Sheraton Move

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In a statement released on social media today, (2 December 2020), Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that he’s prepared to step forward as a legal witness in a civil lawsuit against Gombak Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.

Recently, it was reported that 10 voters from Azmin’s constituency had filed a suit with the High Court naming the latter as the sole defendant for committing “tort of deceit” or having lied to them during the 14th general election (GE14).
Gombak vs. Azmin
The suit argues that Azmin had broken his constitutional oath as an MP under Article 59(1) and the Sixth Schedule of the Federal Constitution.
A page from the Sixth Schedule of the Federal Constitution(AGC)
Apparently, the plaintiffs felt cheated by Azmin who ran as a Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate in 2018 only to later switch sides during the “Sheraton Move” fiasco which resulted in the government takeover of Perikatan Nasional (PN), early this year.
The defendant committed himself to the PH manifesto and represented that if elected, he would abide by the same, which was to address the wrongdoings committed by Barisan Nasional (BN) when it was the federal government… During the campaigning period, the defendant had campaigned for votes on the basis of his membership in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and PH.Statement by the plaintiffs as reported by NST.
They also claimed that Azmin had caused the fall of the PH administration besides failing his duties as a publicly elected representative.
To quickly recap, the events in February saw Azmin and several other PKR MPs leaving the party to form alliances with leaders from BN, Umno, Bersatu, PAS and others – sealing Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s rise to power.
(NST)
READ MORE: End Of Pakatan Harapan? A TLDR Recap Of The Weekend’s Political Happenings
Dr Mahathir writes that he gives his full support to the plaintiffs and mentions that the nation’s courts were the perfect place to verify claims where a politician’s credibility and integrity is put into question.
The allegations that have been filed I have repeatedly stated myself… I am ready to offer myself as a witness in court if my statement is needed. I am ready to help.Dr Mahathir via Facebook

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Spike In Suicides Nationwide During MCO

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Between the months of March and July, the National Fire and Rescue Department had attended to 88 cases of attempted suicide nationwide. Of this number, 78 were rescued, 7 were injured, and 3 attempts were fatal.

What you need to know: The MCO period saw a spike in suicide rates, with those who attempted suicide citing reasons such as being depressed, having a mental illness, suffering failed relationships, or in financial distress.
A majority of cases happened in urban areas, with Selangor having the most cases (31), followed by Kuala Lumpur (13), Sarawak (7) and Johor (6).
Who said what: National Fire and Rescue Department Operations director Nor Hisham Mohammad noted that of the 4 months, June was the busiest month with 21 cases nationwide. Additionally, there were no deaths in June either.
He also noted that the true number of attempted suicide could be higher, as the 88 cases merely reflected those handled by the department.
Why it matters: The stress of the MCO, especially financially, has been extremely difficult for many Malaysians. Many have lost their jobs, retrenched, and are still unable to find new employment. Others find that general stress and anxiety levels have grown to uncontrollable proportions.
Even the government-run Covid-19 hotline during the MCO period recorded a significant 46.8% of calls linked to mental health issues instead of the actual coronavirus itself.
A spike in attempted suicide only shows that our society is under immense pressure. Despite ruling suicide as an illegal act as a deterrent, the fact of the matter is that suicide is an act of desperation. People who attempt suicide are at the end of their rope and require help, not more criticism.
Read more:Suicides spike during MCO [The Star]Malaysia Punishes Suicide To Deter People From It, But Did We Succeed? [TRP]Deaths Are Lonelier During MCO, Which Makes The Grieving Process All The More Important [TRP]8,380 Calls Made To Covid-19 Helpline Tied To Mental Health Problems, Says Health D-G [TRP]WAO: Calls To Domestic Abuse Hotline Tripled During MCO Period [TRP]

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Walk-In Vaccinations Coming In September, Says KJ

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Malaysians can do walk-ins to get their vaccination starting some time in September, according to National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP) Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Based on reports from Malay Mail, he said that they would first prioritise vaccinating those who’ve already signed up for appointments before opening up for walk-ins.
Currently, around 14.6 million have registered for their shot and Khairy targets that all of them would receive at least one dose by the end of August at the earliest.
It’s also reported that 3.4 million recipients have received the first dose of the vaccine injection, with 1.4 million more having already received their second shot.
AZ now, Pfizer later?
Malaysia might give out AstraZeneca vaccines as the first dose followed by Pfizer-BioNTech for the second dose.
Khairy Jamaluddin said that other nations are doing it to boost vaccine efficacy but the government is monitoring the situation before authorising it.
Based on reports, Germany is the first European country which recommended on April 1 that people under 60 who’ve had a first AstraZeneca shot should receive a different product for their second dose.
Still too early but signs are promising
Preliminary studies have been done by Saarland University in Germany which points out that those who were inoculated with two different brands had a better immune response than those who had received two doses of the same vaccine.
But they said that the research hasn’t been peer reviewed yet and before they publish their findings, the researchers plan to evaluate their data with respect to a number of aspects, including gender and age of participants, and to determine which vaccine combination produced the most side effects.
Meanwhile, another study was conducted in Spain which also found that those with both the Oxford–AstraZeneca and Pfizer–BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines produced a potent immune response against the coronavirus.

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History Textbook Mistakenly Referred EEC Thuraisingam As VT Sambanthan

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VT Sambanthan is one of the signatories of the 1957 Merdeka Agreement. He was Malaysia’s first labour minister before Merdeka. He was also the first MP for Sungai Siput for 18 years from 1955 and the fifth president of MIC.

In other words, he was an important figure in the country’s history.
It’s understandable why the late VT Sambanthan’s daughter, Deva Kunjari, was shocked when a Standard Five history revision book mentioned her father’s name but used a photograph of EEC ‘Clough’ Thuraisingam.

The page in the book referred to the Member System of Cabinet government introduced by Sir Henry Gurney, paving the way for Malaya’s road to self-governance in 1951.
VT Sambanthan was not part of the Member System but EEC ‘Clough’ Thuraisingam was and the latter held the position of Malaya’s first education minister.
I am appalled, not only do they address my father without his title, but they have placed someone else’s photo. And this is a textbook. The publishers and MoE (education ministry) will be hearing from me. God knows what other inaccuracies this book contains.Deva Kunjari, the daughter of the late VT Sambanthan, wrote on Facebook.
The first members of Malaya’s self-governing Cabinet in its early stages before Merdeka were:
Dato Onn Jaafar as the minister/ member of home affairsO.A. Spencer as the minister/ member of economyTunku Yaakob as the minister/ member of agriculture and forestryDr Lee Tiang Keng as the minister/ member of healthEEC Thuraisingam as the minister/ member of educationJD Hodgkinson as the minister/ member of industrialisation and socialJD Mead as the minister/ member of housing and public works

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Due To CMCO, Unemployment Rate Among Heads Of Households Doubled In KL’s Low Cost Flats

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The enforcement of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) has affected the unemployment rate for heads of low-income urban families in Kuala Lumpur’s low cost flats as it doubled from 7% in September 2020 to 15% in December 2020, according to reports.

In a survey done by UNICEF and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), they found that half of the households surveyed reported worsening socio-economic conditions and one in three adults remained unemployed.
Unemployment also affected of female head of households (HoH) and person with disabilities (PwD) as their rate increased to 13.4% and 50% respectively.
UNICEF said poverty incidence among female HoH increased from 47% in September 2020 to 61% in December 2020.
It’s reported that the poverty rate among these families remains high at 42%.
The trend is similar among PwD HoH, where more than half (55%) live in absolute poverty, while almost all live in relative poverty (98%).
The organisation stated that although the government has given assistance which helped to alleviate some burden, poverty is more prevalent among PwDs HoH (1 out of 2) and female HoH (6 out of 10).
The Edge quoted the Representative for UNICEF in Malaysia and Special Representative to Brunei Darussalam Dr Rashed Mustafa Sarwar who said that while some families have started to recover, others continued to deteriorate and were close to breaking point when MCO 2.0 came along.
We need to reimagine social protection for the most vulnerable in Malaysia, including through an expansion of coverage of income support for low-income families, provision of targeted livelihoods support, particularly for the self-employed. Representative for UNICEF in Malaysia and Special Representative to Brunei Darussalam Dr Rashed Mustafa Sarwar via The Edge

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Underwater Noises Heard During Search For Missing “Titan” Submersible

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It’s estimated that the five passengers aboard the Titan submersible have as little as a day’s worth of oxygen left.

The Titan lost contact with its support ship an hour and 45 minutes into its dive on Sunday.
READ MORE: Tourist Submarine “Titan” Missing Since Sunday While Exploring Titanic Wreck
Reports indicate that the five passengers are:

Pilot Stockton Rush, the CEO of the company leading the expedition
Hamish Harding, British billionaire and explorer
Shahzada Dawood, British-Pakistani businessman from a prominent Pakistani family
Suleman Dawood, Shahzada’s 19-year-old son
Paul-Henry Nargeolet, a Titanic expert and former French navy officer.

Fortunately, there seems to be a silver lining in the search and rescue operation. A Canadian military surveillance aircraft, P-3 Orion, detected underwater noises as a massive search continued in a remote part of the North Atlantic.
The rescue team deployed an underwater robot to search the area where the noises are coming from. So far, the submersible is still not found but the search continues.
The US Coast Guard did not elaborate on what rescuers believed the noises could be, but it offers a glimmer of hope for those lost aboard the Titan.
The Titan submersible. Image: OceanGate Expeditions
According to Rolling Stone, an internal US Department of Homeland Security’s email on the search said that rescue teams heard “banging sounds in the area every 30 minutes.”
When it comes to underwater disasters, a crew unable to communicate with the surface relied on banging on their submersible’s hull to be detected by sonar.
Chris Brown, an explorer and friend of Harding, said the reported banging sound is “just the sort of thing I would have expected Hamish to come up with.”

If you made a continuous noise, that’s not going to get picked up, but doing it every 30 minutes, that suggests humans. I’m sure they’re all conserving oxygen and energy, because it’s cold and dark down there.
Chris Brown, an explorer and friend of Hamish Harding
That said, no official has publicly suggested that’s the case and underwater noises can come from various sources.
For the search and rescue operation, the US military is using three C-17 transport planes to move commercial submersible and support equipment from Buffalo, New York, to St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Meanwhile, the Canadian military provided a patrol aircraft and two surface ships, including one that specializes in dive medicine. They also dropped sonar buoys to listen to any sounds from the Titan.
Rescuers are racing against the clock because the vessel could run out of oxygen by Thursday morning even under the best of circumstances.
An underwater robot had started searching in the vicinity of the Titanic and there was a push to get salvage equipment to the scene in case the submersible is found.
The safety features of the Titan are in question
Previously, there have been questions regarding the safety measures aboard the Titan due to the way the company tested the submersible and a lack of review by an expert third party.
The Titan has seven backup systems to return to the surface, including sandbags and lead pipes that drop off and an inflatable balloon.
CBS News journalist David Pogue, who travelled to the Titanic aboard the Titan last year, said one of the systems is designed to work even if everyone aboard is unconscious.

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Want To Buy A Property Outside Of The City? Here Are The Pros And Cons

Letâ€™s be real, no-one can afford to buy a house in KL city anymore, especially not if youâ€™re salaried.
Sure, maybe you can buy a tiny old flat in Pudu, but a nice bungalow near KLCC? Dream on lah.
Owning one of those luxury condo units is simply just a fantasy.
So what options do we have? Lemme tell you: suburbia. The answer to all your questions.
That being said, the Hollywood â€œwhite picket-fenceâ€ depiction of suburbs donâ€™t really apply to Malaysia. The majority of Klang Valley is actually made up of suburbs. In fact, top happening places such as Bangsar, SS15, and PJ all started as suburbs.
1) Affordability
PRO: Bang for your buck
Many of the new residential developments in suburbs boasts newer architecture and amenities. You can easily get your own freehold landed property for significantly less than a leasehold condo unit in the heart of KL!
Not only that, these houses are an investment for your future generations as well: a home that is meant to take care of your family for decades to come.
A house built to last.(Credit: Sime Darby Property)
Plus, well-planned suburbs maintain a lot of nature and greenery to keep your residence cool and relaxing. Serenia Arina, for example, has ample green spaces and uses smart architecture to maximize natural sunlight and cross-breezes.
CON: Big upfront investment
You will need to have a substantial amount of savings to even afford the down payment, regardless of whether your house loan is approved.
Buying property needs to be a priority in your financial planning. Itâ€™s definitely not an impulsive purchase! You need to take your time and determine what kind of house best suits your lifestyle.
2) Quiet
PRO: Good for relaxing
When was the last time you woke up to the gentle chirping of birds like a Disney princess? Unless you have a â€œbird chirpingâ€ alarm ringtone, itâ€™s probably never.
Well, you can certainly relax to nature as the houses in suburbs like Serenia Arina (more on this later) are built with wide frontage to maximize natural light and wind to make your house super cool and bright.
Plus, you get almost six acres of lake right in your own neighbourhood!
Imagine this stunning view, every day!(Credit: Sime Darby Property)
CON: Less happening
Of course, the city is where the nightlife is. Not to worry though, because plenty of suburbs and the surrounding area have places to lepak at night if you want to!
Serenia Arina has a 30% green boulevard for its residents to relax in. Itâ€™s often smaller and quieter, but you get to enjoy yourself without as much crowds.
3) Lots of space
PRO: Good for new families
Most landed properties in the suburbs come with an amazing amount of space, and Serenia Arina is no different.
In addition to a huge backyard for you (or your kids, or pets!) to run around in, there are also beautifully designed parks to spend a lovely afternoon in.
Itâ€™s great for new families, but more importantly it is also perfect to fulfill your childhood dream of living with your best friends.
 Did you want to star in your own Desperate Housewives TV series? We got you covered. (Credit: Sime Darby Property)
CON: Big space = lots of upkeep
With great property comes great responsibility. In a landed property, thereâ€™s no management committee to oversee the maintenance of the house. You are the management.
Thereâ€™s more to take care of, such as sweeping your own front porch, fixing those leaky pipes, or keeping your driveway clean.
 But it would be so worth it to have a house that looks like this! (Credit: Sime Darby Property)
4) Geographic Location
PRO: Travel time for the essentials
There are less choices, but the essentials are always nearby your house. Hospitals, schools, grocery stores, shopping malls- even an airport!
The awesome thing is that thereâ€™s usually no traffic to these places, which makes travel a breeze. No need to waste your life stuck in traffic jams!
CON: Far from city
The key thing is to be strategically close to your workplace. There are plenty of companies and job opportunities outside of the city now, so depending on where you work, this may not even be a problem.
Sure, many will find suburban addresses far and dread a long commute. However, with new highways plus the expansion of MRT and LRT lines, commuting would become less of a hassle- even into the city.
Serenia City, for example, is connected via the ELITE highway, the Putrajaya-Cyberjaya Expressway, and the PLUS highway. They are also conveniently located close to the ERL station so you can reach the city center in just half an hour!
5) Future value
PRO: Increasing value
In suburbs, there is more land for future developments, which will bring up the value of properties all around it- including your new home!
 Housing prices are always expected to rise, especially when itâ€™s beautifully maintained with lots of greenery and parks.(Credit: Sime Darby Property)
As land gets taken up by other developments, there will rarely be another chance for low-density housing with plenty of spacious parks and greenery, so a well-establish housing area like Serenia Arina will surely be a great investment for the future.
CON: Future developments
Rome wasnâ€™t built in a day, but weâ€™re pretty sure the earliest people there had to deal with constant construction.
You may need to have patience as new businesses, train stations, or even schools are built in a new suburb. New residential areas may also mean renovations that could be noisy and inconvenient.
But you will certainly get to reap the benefits of brand new developments and laugh all the way to the bank as your property value increases!

If youâ€™re a new homeowner and looking to settle down in a nice house, youâ€™re in luck!
Sime Darby Propertyâ€™s new Serenia City homes might be the perfect home for you! The Serenia Arina freehold 2-storey link homes are meant to meet all your housing needs.
(Credit: Sime Darby Property)
Located in Sepang, a district thatâ€™s fast growing in value â€“ itâ€™s the best location for those who work or travel frequently to KLIA, Putrajaya, Cyberjaya and Puchong.
Check it out here to be on your way to a landed property in a peaceful, green neighbourhood!


Bubble Tea Cup Noodles: Just When You Thought It Couldn’t Get Weirder

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Like a Venn diagram, fans of cup noodles and fans of bubble tea often see quite some overlap: fans of one are likely to be fans of the other.

However, even the most hardcore fans of both might find it hard to accept mixing the two and eating them together.
Recently, a collaboration between Tealive and Mamee birthed the contradictory Spicy Mi Boba, a mixture of cup noodles and bubble tea.
The new product features Mamee’s signature spicy and bouncy noodles in a cup of Tealive’s popular pearl milk tea, complete with pearls.
Promotional image from Tealive shows exactly what you think it is: cup noodles but in a bubble tea drink.(Credit: Tealive)
Additionally, you can choose to eat this monstrosity either hot OR cold by adding ice into the soup/drink.
Netizens were similarly dumbfounded, calling the product “blasphemous” and “revolting” but also “the worst thing I have ever wanted to try”.
mamee tealive is one of the worst collaboration that im dying to try— ☾ (@nothimchann) October 3, 2020
We at TRP are not brave enough to put this in our mouths, but perhaps our readers might find courage within themselves to give it a taste.

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Matriculation Students To Return To College On 4th January 2021, IPG Students Return On 17 January 2021

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Student’s attached to the Education Ministry’s matriculation program will return to college and continue their studies on 4 January 2021. Meanwhile, students studying at Teacher Training Institutions (IPG) will return to campus on 17 January 2021.

According to Senior Minister (Education) Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, who spoke during a press conference today, the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for matriculation students that was scheduled to take place from 8 to 19 December 2020 has been postponed to next year.
All matriculation and Teacher Training Institutions (IPG) students will continue to learn online completely until 31 December 2020.
He said IPG students will continue their teaching and learning activities, as well as assessments as per the original academic calender for 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 sessions.

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KL During MCO: We Spoke To The Photographer Behind These Amazing Shots

We bet you’ve seen one his photographs before.

This is the work of Siva Kumar, a businessman who enjoys taking breathtaking photos during his free time.
His pictures are so stunning that even local media agencies used his pictures – such as the aerial view of an “empty” Kuala Lumpur city that used to be filled with cars and pedestrians after the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced by the government.
Recently, TRP had the chance to speak to Siva to find out more about him:
What inspired you into photography?
Since I was young I always liked playing gadgets such as cameras and I always like to see the photos posted up by my friends and be amazed by their work.
Some of them can take great monochrome pictures, while others specialise in specific types of photography such as macro photography and bird photography.
I feel that photographs are timeless and it can keep the memory of a loved one alive or become a piece of history for future generations, whether it’s a joyous occasion or a tragedy.
I also feel that photography is the universal language that speaks to the heart.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
When did you start to take photography as a serious career?
Photography is not my career actually, itâ€™s my passion, I do trading business with airline companies and I am an Airbnb host too, but I think that photography is a very good career to pursue because the demand is high if we do a very good job and deliver the work on time.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
I feel that photographs are timeless and it can keep the memory of a loved one alive or become a piece of history for future generations, whether its a joyous occasion or a tragedy. Siva Kumar
Every photographer has a preference in terms of the subject that they want to capture, why do you prefer to take landscape/architectural photos?
I started with landscape photography because I thought it was interesting. I then tried bird-eye photography.
When I moved to stay in the middle of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) area in 2017, there weren’t much nature shots to take. I decided to buy a drone and fly it from my condo to shoot beautiful and iconic buildings.
I started to get more engagements on social media because of these photos, and people started to recognize me and my work – a few big companies even started to approach me.
In the beginning, I wasn’t confident with my work as I crashed so many drones and lost a lot money. To continue my hobby, I accepted jobs from clients that I would like to do, eg. taking photos of iconic buildings like TM Malaysia and Exchange 106.
I had the opportunity to climb up to the rooftops of some of these buildings to shoot. I feel thatâ€™s the real achievement, rather than the money they paid me.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
How do you go about during a shoot? Do you carry a lot of equipment or do you carry according to the shoot?
I would often travel heavy, and if possible, bring all the equipment for the shoot, eg. my tripod, filters, a variety of lenses, a drone, a remote trigger and laptop.
I would usually shoot and post the pictures on social media in the next hour, I donâ€™t want miss the moment.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
How do you plan for a shoot?
Before I go to the place I want to shoot, I will normally check out the photos taken by other local photographers around that area to study how it looks in real time.
Then I use Google Maps to check out how the aerial view will be if I use a drone. I will also normally shoot opposite of the sun – so before I begin shooting, I find out where the sun sets or rises.
When I take astrophotography, I would use a special app to study the phases of the moon.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
What inspired you take the picture of the Kuala Lumpur skyline during the MCO?
I wanted to take the photos because this is a historic moment that wonâ€™t be repeated in the future, so itâ€™s very rare and maybe people will use these photos as references for future generations.
I also want to show the world outside that Malaysian citizens are obeying the MCO, hence the streets looked deserted.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
I wanted to take the photos because this is a historic moment that wonâ€™t be repeated in the future, so itâ€™s very rare and maybe people will use these photos as references for future generations. Siva Kumar
What is your advice for young photographers who want to make photography as a profession?
What I can say to aspiring photographers is to keep practicing and take more photos as you will eventually learn how to take great pictures.
Often people would ask about what settings I use and I would share with them. But I feel that it doesn’t help them because you need to be reactive towards the situation and setting as the scenario calls for it.
What you should do is to ask what’s a nice shooting location or check out their social media pages and try to achieve a different result from the picture they’ve taken.
I also encourage young photographers to mix around with more senior guys and learn from them while also keeping that enthusiasm alive once they’ve made it. This is because there’s always something to learn from photographers, both old and new.
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
Here are a few photos that Siva has captured during the MCO:
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
Picture Credit: Siva Kumar
Also, if you’re interested to follow him on Instagram:
         View this post on Instagram           Jalan tun Razak kl. . . . . #droneoftheday #shotz__fired #droneglobe #fromwhereidrone #captureperfection #way2ill #mytehais #lokallense #twenty4sevendrones #discoveryearth #travelawesome #wanderlust #hypebeast #theimaged #illgrammers #dronemultimedia #ourplanetdaily #sky_high_architecture #dronepals #skysupply #aerial_aesthetics #unitedbydrone #milliondollarvisuals #ig_color #artofvisuals #visualambassadors #moodygrams #djimalaysia #dji @djiglobal @instagram A post shared by  Siva Kumar (Sk) (@siva_wwc) on Mar 22, 2020 at 8:45pm PDT

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Son Regrets Lying To Mom About ‘RM20’ Starbucks Thermos

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To downplay his purchase of an expensive thermos for his mom, a man told her that the Starbucks thermos he bought only cost RM20 when the actual price was much higher.

But he never thought he would get into “trouble” and cause heated discussions among netizens.
Netizen Syukor Majid shared an interesting story about himself and his mother on Facebook a few days ago.
One day he brought his mother to Starbucks for coffee, and his mother admired the Starbucks thermos very much.

He said that at the time, out of “good intentions”, he lied to his mother that the thermos bottle only cost RM20.
But his mother became ‘addicted’ to buying it.
Each time they went to Starbucks, his mom wanted to buy a thermos.
I bought one, and my mother asked how much it was. I said RM20, because I knew that if I said RM200, she would definitely not want it. But who would have thought that because of my dishonesty, every time I took her to Starbucks, she would bring one home.Netizen Syukor Majid on her mother’s love for Starbucks tumbler.
Syukor said his mom now owned five Starbucks thermos, including the Chinese New Year edition.
He contemplated if it was time to tell her that the actual price of the thermos was not RM20.
The Facebook post has received more than 34,000 likes, 2,534 comments and 5,238 shares.
Some netizens said that because the mother is happy, he must buy more tumblers for her.
Others joked that the mother knows the price but doesn’t mind as the son is paying.
What Is The Purpose Of A thermos?
High-end thermoses use double-walled vacuum technology, which effectively keeps drinks hot or cold.
The air between the two walls is sucked out during construction, creating a vacuum to keep hot things hot.
A thermos is designed to keep hot things hot by not letting heat escape.
Thermos is used to keep beverages hot or cold for extended periods and for keeping cooked food hot.
For all of my Starbucks lovers out there, Malaysia is the place to be.😍 p.s. you bet I bought that thermos! pic.twitter.com/djFssBiUKA— Quinty (@quintyofficial_) January 5, 2023

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Returning Malaysians Can Serve Their 14-Day Quarantine At Home Starting 10 June

Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that, starting 10 June 2020, Malaysians returning from overseas will no longer be required to serve their 14-day quarantine period in government-gazetted facilities.
However, the 14-day quarantine is still compulsory for all returning Malaysians. But they are allowed to do so from the comforts of their own homes.
All returning Malaysians will go through health screening upon arrival. Should they test negative, they will be allowed to return home. Those who test positive will be sent to hospitals for treatment.
The minister said that those who are allowed to be home-quarantined will be monitored via the MySejahtera app. They will also be given quarantine wristbands to wear throughout this period.

Anyone who failed to adhere to the compulsory quarantine requirement and SOP will be fined RM1,000 and be brought to court.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Ismail Sabri mentioned that the decision was made based on data regarding the percentage of returning Malaysians who tested positive, as well as improving situation in many countries.

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[Watch] Some LRT Stations On Kelana Jaya Line Closed

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The LRT service between KLCC station and Ampang Park station is temporarily halted due to a fault with the train’s automatic system.

According to Rapid KL’s statement, the automatic system was found to be unstable on 5 November so the trains on the Kelana Jaya line had to be driven manually.

The issue was initially fixed on Sunday morning (6 November) but the problem recurred on Monday (7 November).
Although the issue was fixed at 5.30am today, Rapid KL felt that it was better to close the train stations as a safety precaution.
As of 4.49pm today, the route from Kelana Jaya station to Ampang Park station is closed.

Commuters are advised to find alternative transport to get around. For the time being, Rapid KL has provided free transit buses.
Transit trains using these routes have also been made available:
Gombak station – Damai station (vice versa)Ara Damansara station – Putra Heights station (vice versa)
For more information regarding alternative transport, commuters are advised to seek assistance from the auxiliary police and station officers.

Commuters caught by surprise
The announcement caught some commuters by surprise and they took their complaints online.
A netizen only realized the KLCC station was closed around 4pm today and wondered how others would get home from work today.
Another netizen asked someone from Rapid KL to help his 70-year-old mother who was stuck at Damai station.
Since it seemed to be a recurring issue, others wanted to know when’s the next train breakdown going to be so they could prepare alternative transport in advance.
Ya Allah macam mana orang nak balik kerja!!? 😳 LRT rosak lagi buat hari ke dua berturut. LRT STATION KLCC dah tutup pintu masuk jam 4pm Selasa 8 November 2022. 🤬🤬 #prasarana #LRT #MRT #publictransport #pru15 pic.twitter.com/Wm9WCLxP27— Realist (@dyzulll) November 8, 2022
My mom, 70yo stuck Ed in Damai station. Called hotline but nobody’s picking up. Can someone at the station help assist her!— Hofiz Achoson (@hofizachoson) November 8, 2022
Esok rosak pukul berapa and dekat mana pulak? Nak prepare awal2 ni sbb dah jadi rutin harian pulak lrt rosak. Mohon balas sebelum jam 6 pagi esok.TQ— いっざん (@mhdiznysf) November 8, 2022
Luckily i walk out an hour ago,seriously two days in a row!!!— chris choong (@chrischoong1) November 8, 2022

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Justin Bieber’s Concert In Malaysia Back On Track After Singer’s Facial Paralysis Scare

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Justin Bieber’s Justice World Tour concert will resume in Italy on 31 July, after many of his planned shows in the US were cancelled due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RSH), which causes paralysis of the face.

READ MORE: Justin Bieber Cancels Shows Due To Facial Paralysis, Upcoming Malaysia Concert In Question
Half of the singer’s face was paralysed when he made the announcement last month, which also led to fears that his international concerts would be affected– including the concert in Malaysia on 22 October 2022.
Justin Bieber shows his fans the paralysis affecting his face.(Credit: Justice Tour Updates)
However, with the announcement that the Justice World Tour will resume, Malaysian Beliebers can rest assured that they will get to see Justin Bieber live.
According to the Justice World Tour website, none of the other international concert dates have been affected and the tour will follow its originally planned dates.
However, those affected by Justin Bieber’s health break will have replacement concert dates announced at a later date.

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Malaysian Vehicle Sales Drop Almost 100% In April

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Vehicle sales data for the month of April 2020 released by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) showed that all new vehicular activity hit a figurative roadblock.
The month of April saw that there were only 141 new units registered, a 99.37% decrease from 22,478 units in March. Even then, the total number of vehicles registered in March were already 44% lower than February.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has been closed since the Movement Control Order (MCO) started back in 18 March 2020. Naturally, this means that any registration, transfer, or documentation needed for vehicles was put in limbo.
The aforementioned 141 new registrations were registered online with pre-approved car loans and a Letter or Undertaking (LoU), which allowed registrations to be completed to prevent a lapse in agreement.
The good news is that the JPJ offices were reopened since 13 May, during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), so registering for new vehicles can proceed as normal.
However, it is unlikely that vehicle sales volume in May can compare to numbers pre-Covid-19. Consumers are averse to making such large purchases during a time of uncertainty and oncoming recession. Even banks have become more stringent in approving hire purchase loans for vehicles.
As a result, automotive showrooms have reported extremely slow foot traffic.

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Parents Can Apply For Child Carseat Subsidy From March 2022

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Good news for parents!

Ever since the government mandated the use of a child restraint system (CRS) or car seat, many parents cannot afford to buy one despite wanting their child to be safe in the car.
In the 2022 Budget, the government has allocated RM30 million to be used a subsidy of up to 50% or a maximum of RM300 to purchase children’s car seats.
 The government has also started a briefing session for children’s car seat sellers in conjunction with the CRS subsidy.
The briefing session is conducted by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros).

If the parents buy a car seat worth RM300 and below, they will get a 50% subsidy. For a car seat price that exceeds RM300, the maximum subsidy received is RM150.
Let’s find out more about this subsidy, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

How Much Is The Child Carseat Subsidy?
Eligible families will receive a 50% deduction from the original CRS price or subsidy assistance of RM150.
This subsidy is a measure to encourage Malaysians, especially parents from the B40 group, to use CRS.

There have been many cases of accidents in which babies were thrown out of vehicles while the parents were safe.
The normal car seats are designed for adults only, which is why babies and children need to sit in a car seat.
CRS Subsidy Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility criteria for recipients of the CRS 2022 subsidy are:
Beneficiaries from the B40 household categoryAged 21 years and aboveHave a child/adopted child/foster child aged 12 years and belowCitizens residing in MalaysiaKey data reference from BPR 2021 recipients based on information received by LHDN/e-Kasih ICU1 family is eligible to claim 1 CRS

Subsidy Rates
The amount of subsidy that will be given to eligible recipients is 50% of the original price (for CRS priced at RM300 and below); or a maximum subsidy of RM150 for CRS priced at RM301 and above.
How To Apply
To redeem the CRS 2022 purchase subsidy, applicants can visit the website www.mycrs.gov.my.
This website will be activated and open for applications starting 1 March 2022.
Status Check For Carseat Subsidy Eligibility
The eligibility status of the recipients of this subsidy will be announced in April 2022.
Applicants can check their eligibility/approval status through the website www.mycrs.gov.my.
Once you have a name and are eligible for the subsidy, you can go to selected stores approved by MIROS.
MIROS will approve stores with vendors trained as Child Occupant Safety Advisor (COSA).
This is to ensure that buyers are taught the correct way to install a car seat in a car.
Hopefully, this subsidy will be well received and the government will allocate more money after spending RM30 million.

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Starbucks Will Be Selling Exclusive Reusable Cups Created By M’sian Artist Luqman Hakim Today

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Starbucks has teamed up with a Malaysian artist on a special art-themed Merdeka-month auction day, for charity.

Local 27-year-old freelance artist, Luqman Hakim, drew recent attention for his one-of-a-kind sketch of Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah neatly caricatured on a reusable Starbucks paper coffee cup.

As an extra special treat in lieu of the nation’s 63rd independence celebration, for today and today only, Starbucks Malaysia will be auctioning off exclusive reusable cups specially etched with Luqman’s creative work to the highest bidder.
The auction will feature 5 reusable cups with hand-made designs inspired by Malaysian frontliners who have championed our country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The auction is set to take place online on Starbuck Malaysia’s official Facebook page on Monday, August 24 at 8 pm, with terms and conditions applied.

Proceeds from the auction will be contributed to a charity of Lukman’s choice.

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Penangites Can Enjoy Online Durian “Hunting” During MCO

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TRP readers are all too familiar with how crazy Malaysians (and by extent, some parts of the world) are over durian.
A snapshot of our most recent durian-related stories.(Credit: TRP)
Now that durian season is just around the corner, there might be some of us who are concerned about not being able to hunt for the sweet taste of those creamy, golden delights with the country still under a nationwide lockdown.
Well, the folks over in Penang can rest easy knowing that theyâ€™re still able to have an audience with the king of fruits even during the Movement Control Order (MCO) and can do so simply, online.
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) says that durian entrepreneurs are still allowed to operate during the MCO.
Applications are open for businesses to start selling during the MCO.(Credit: Facebook/MBPP)
MBPP is allocating over 200 stalls to the stateâ€™s durian traders to set up shop at any 9 of its wet markets that are open during the lockdown period.
Penang allows for traders and essential services to either continue business after having registered with the City Council or to rent and operate out of MBPP markets located on the island.
(Credit: Facebook/MBPP)
Reportedly, there were around 200 farms and 6 major durian wholesalers on the island that have been authorized to sell and market their products online, and operate via delivery.
The stateâ€™s Business From Home (BFH) and Business From Farm (BFF) programs allow for entrepreneurs to continue with their businesses, following strict guidelines by the authorities.

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Penang to issue permits for home-based bakers, food and drinks sellers during MCO
"BUSINESS FROM FARM" - PENDAFTARAN UNTUK BERNIAGA DURIAN DI GERAI PASAR MAJLIS.


Masters of the Universe: Revelation – I Came For The Nostalgia But Left Unsatisfied

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As a kid who grew up in the 80s, I used to watch He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983). The good characters are wacky but one note, the villains are fun and diverse, but the story was largely forgettable.

The show was resurrected twice before, once in 1990, and again in 2002. Both were soft reboots of the original series, with different characters and styles.
The most recent iteration of the show, however, aims to be a direct continuation of the original series.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation is created by Kevin Smith, produced by Mattel Television, and is distributed by Netflix.
By these three names alone, you should be able to deduce what you’ll get from the show.
Kevin Smith
He-Man at the gates of Castle Grayskull
Kevin Smith is a man with many connections in the entertainment industry and a connoisseur of pop culture. When he picks up an intellectual property (IP) to do a show or comic on, people notice.
It explains why Masters of the Universe: Revelation has such a star-studded cast.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy The Vampire Slayer) as Teela, Mark Hamill (The Joker) as Skeletor, and Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister) as Evil-Lyn, just to name a few.
The performances were stellar, most notably Headey who is way too good for an 80s cartoon villain. Hamill, on the other hand, sounds like The Joker holding himself back.
Evil-Lyn
Although Smith can pull the stars together and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the subject matter, he tends to have a problem with holding his knowledge back. Slipping in hints, nudges, and winks where it didn’t belong.
Because of that, the show teeters wildly between telling a story and fan service. And I don’t think it ever made up its mind.
Mattel
Mattel brought great toys and character designs to the series. They made the original toys after all.
From He-Man to Skeletor, and everyone in between, they all look great, bringing a modern touch to the classic characters.
The heroes look more heroic, and the villains look more villainous. It’s great. And there are those wacky vehicles too.
Netflix
He-Man and Teela
Thanks to Netflix, the series got the money it needed and the international audience it wanted.
However, being an animated series made for Netflix means Masters of the Universe: Revelation has pacing issues.
An average TV show is written with pace in mind. Some, like procedural dramas, are mostly self-contained episodes. Mysteries, on the other hand, have an arch.
What they both have in common, whether it is per episode or season, is that they have a beginning, middle, and end. Things get resolved.
Skeletor
In the case of Netflix animation like Masters of the Universe: Revelation, there is no such thing. There is a beginning and a middle, but no end. Each plotline cascades into the other.
As a result, the season feels like an episode that ends in the middle of an arch. In the last episode, it is no longer interested in completing the story. Instead, it yanks the carpet from underneath its viewer and makes them wait for the next season instead.
It’s the same pattern for every recent animation series made for Netflix, and it is tiring.
Verdict
If you are interested in watching Masters of the Universe: Revelation, wait until the whole series is done. Then binge it.

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Deputy Minister Says Not His Intention To Imply M’sian Youth Not Ready To Vote

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“This was never my intention,” responds Youth & Sports Deputy Minister Senator Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal to allegations that he said 18 year old Malaysians are not ready to vote .

The Deputy Minister, who was alleged to have made the statement on an invitation-only social networking audio-chat app, explained that he held a firm belief that with rights come responsibilities, stating, “The right to vote necessarily comes with the moral duty to do so judiciously.”
Yesterday (15 Feb), TRP reported that the Deputy Minister believed that there must be institutionalized political education first in order for Malaysian youth to be ready for the Undi 18 Bill – officially known as Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 – to be enforced.
READ MORE: Undi 18: Dep Minister Says M’sian Youth Not Ready While The Passed Law Sits In Limbo For Almost 2 Years
Wan Fahysal’s remarks were in response to a fellow panellist on a Clubhouse discussion on the New Economic Policy (NEP).
The Clubhouse discussion room where Senator and Youth & Sports Deputy Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal spoke about NEP and several topics, including Undi 18.(Credit: Twitter)
In a statement published on his website, Wan Fahysal reiterates his support for Undi 18 while stressing the need to educate voters for them to make an informed decision.
“What I have said on Clubhouse on Sunday did not depart from what I wrote almost two years ago,” he said, referring to a 2019 Berita Harian article on Undi 18.
In a constitutional monarchy and such parliamentary democracy as ours, voter education programmes should rightfully cover subjects such as the supremacy of our Federal and State constitutions, the rule of law, the role of the monarchs as our guide and stay, as well as the indispensable purpose of democracy to safeguard our sovereignty as a proud and independent nation.Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, Senator and Youth & Sports Deputy Minister
Wan Fahysal also clarified the importance for voter education as the country’s democracy relies heavily on the ability of citizens to make informed decisions based on established facts instead of speculation and extrapolation.
The Deputy Minister ended his statement with a call to work together on the issue.
My clarification on media report with regards to Undi 18.https://t.co/5CYYMVsVHU— Wan Ahmad Fayhsal (@wanfayhsal) February 16, 2021
Undi 18 Bill In Limbo
Despite the Bill passing Parliament in July 2019 and making history as the first successful constitutional amendment which received support from both sides of the political divide, the Undi 18 Bill has effectively been in limbo for almost two years.
The Bill was passed by Dewan Negara on 25 July 2019 and officially gazetted on 10 September 2019.
However, it is not yet in force as the date is to be determined by the Federal Government and notified by gazette as well.
Federal Constitution, Reprint as at 15 October 2020.(Credit: Attorney General Chambers Of Malaysia)
Election Commission deputy chairman Azmi Sharom explained that the law can only come to effect after the automatic voter registration is sorted out, which is estimated to be completed by July 2021.
However, many have called for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin to state his commitment in implementing this Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019, and to confirm whether such implementation will really happen in July 2021.
KERAJAAN PERIKATAN NASIONAL PERLU MEMAKLUMKAN STATUS TERKINI PELAKSANAAN PINDAAN PERKARA 119(1) pic.twitter.com/mioNNA4CBf— #Undi18 #ManaUndiKami (@UNDI18MY) February 10, 2021

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Pahang Orang Asli children struck with almost eradicated Malaria

Earlier this week, Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad spoke to the press about the Orang Asli in Pos Lenjang, Kuala Lipis in Pahang who were affected by a malaria outbreak.
He reports that 15 Orang Asli children between the ages of 4 and 10 from Kampung Pagar and Kampung Serdang are hospitalised at Hospital Kuala Lipis.
The children are stable and currently being prescribed antimalarial medication.
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The cause of this outbreak is currently being investigated, as the last reported case of malaria in the area was in 2011.
393 blood samples have been taken from the Orang Asli villagers in the 2 villages to be examined.
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Prof Datuk Dr. Adeeba KamaÂrulzaman, Universiti Malaya Faculty of Medicine Dean and a consultant in internal medicine and infectious diseases explained further on the mosquito-borne disease affecting these Orang Asli people.
The malaria outbreak that was currently affecting the Pahang Orang Asli are of a mild form and is curable over a course antimalarials.

There is sufficient medicine and anti-malaria drug supply.
Dr Adeeba via NST
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Unlike dengue (which is currently on the rise), malaria is on the brink of eradication in Malaysia, as targeted by WHO.

(Pic Credit: Knoema)

Malaysia also has the lowest prevalence of malaria in the Southeast Asian region when compared to our neighbours.

 (Pic Credit: Knoema)

Although both malaria and dengue are mosquito-borne diseases, they are transmitted through 2 different types of mosquitoes; Anopheles for malaria, and Aedes for dengue.
We have summarised the differences between these two mosquitoes in a diagrammatic representation we found on the Internet.

What’s the difference between #aedes #mosquito and #anopheles? from http://t.co/CpkVA6hryE #dengue #malaria pic.twitter.com/YDgzql1k6z
â€” Moka (@moka_mosquito) September 4, 2015

The Health Ministry’s official Twitter account has also released a poster to educate the public about malaria and it’s symptoms.

15 Orang Asli dari dua kampung di Kuala Lipis dirawat di hospital kerana Demam Malaria dan keadaan stabil.
Mereka mengalami malaria jangkitan plasmodium vivax.
Punca jangkitan sedang disiasat kerana kali terakhir kes malaria dilapor di kampung itu ialah 8 thn lalu. pic.twitter.com/jGJ0HoIE38
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 15, 2019


KFC Unveils Extra Hot & Spicy Chicken For Merdeka

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Malaysians love spicy food. It doesn’t matter where it comes from– if it packs heat, it’s good.

In that spirit, KFC is unveiling their Extra Hot & Spicy Chicken tomorrow in conjunction with Merdeka month.
It’s the KFC Hot & Spicy but EXTRA hot & spicy.(Credit: KFC)
The chicken promises to be spicier & crunchier than its iconic counterpart with a new secret recipe.
Fresh chicken pieces are marinated in the new seasoned marinade recipe, then double hand-breaded with their new spice mix batter giving the exterior a crunchier coating while retaining juices on the inside.
They’ve also added a new special menu item: the KFC Kentang Goncang, which is their Crispier Fries paired with the Hot & Spicy seasoning for a true flavour bomb.
Two delicious things make an even more delicious thing.(Credit: KFC)
Their menu seems quite familiar, since Malaysians have already been introduced to extra spicy fried chicken and shakable seasoned fries, but will it be able to stand on its own?
We’ll find out when it releases nationwide tomorrow, 26th August, when it will be available in 2pc, 3pc, or Box Meal sets, or as a Bucket Combo. The Kentang Goncang will be available with the set meals or a la carte.

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Tiger Cub Drowned To Death At Zoo Negara

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An 11-month old Malayan tiger cub at Zoo Negara has died after drowning at the zoo’s tiger enclosure’s moat, revealed New Straits Times.

The news portal also learned that the female cub, Melur, had in fact died in March this year and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) confirmed that it was informed of the tiger cub’s death.
It is believed that Melur’s death was accidental, though not many details are currently known.

She was born in May 2019, with brothers Wira and Hebat, to parents Kayla and Jati – and their births were a cause for celebration as a milestone for the zoo’s in-captivity breeding endeavours.
The tiger cubs were named by Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, who was the patron of Zoo Negara’s Save Our Malayan Tigers campaign.

Melur’s death, Malaysia’s tragedy
While the Malayan tiger has long been a national icon, its numbers have been dwindling significantly over the years.
From a 3,000 strong population of tigers roaming Malaya in the 1950s, it is estimated that only 250 of these majestic creatures remain in the wild by 2014. In 2019, Perak State Parks Corporation (PTNPk) estimates that there are only 23 Malayan tigers left in the Royal Belum and Temenggor forest reserve.
Currently, the Malayan tiger is listed as “critically endangered”.
Credit: Zoo Negara/Facebook
Aside from poachers and habitat encroachment, Malaysia’s tigers are also facing a viral threat that’s been causing much concern among local conservationists.
Since July 2019, there have been two reports of wild Malayan tigers dying due to Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) – an aggressive and sometimes fatal disease once only present in dogs that appears to affect the central nervous system and can cause infected animals to behave oddly.
READ MORE: Canine Distemper Is The Dog Virus That’s Killing The World’s Tigers

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Tiger cubs at Zoo Negara named Wira, Hebat and Melur


Penang to finally have an LRT!

Transport Minister, Anthony Loke has announced that the Bayan Lepas light rail transit (LRT) project has received conditional approval!

Picture credit: MSN

The 29.9km long LRT is reported to begin at in the northeast corner of the island, in Komtar and head south through Jelutong, Gelugor, Bayan Lepas and the Penang International Airport, ending at the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) development.Â
The LRT project is expected to provide a fast route to the airport and will traverse densely populated residential, commercial and industrial areas. It also aims to reduce traffic congestion in the city and spur another wave of development into the state.
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Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Penang chairman Datuk Dr Ooi Eng Hock hopes that the project will bring convenience to not only the local residents but also tourists and investors.
Picture credit: The Star

â€œThe LRT will divert traffic congestion. It will attract new investments, make life easier for our workforce.
â€œI believe it will boost the stateâ€™s economy with another wave of growth.â€
Dr Ooi Eng Hock via The Star
Anthony Loke said in a statement that the approval with 30 conditions for the state to comply was given on Tuesday, after the ministry conducted a detailed study of the application by Penang Economics Planning Unit (BPEN)

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The 30 conditions include a detailed environmental impact assessment (DEIA) approval, including traffic, social and heritage assessments.

â€œI welcome public participation from the people, NGOs and all stakeholders in this public review.
â€œThe relevant documents are to be exhibited in public places including government offices.
â€œThe state government must also upload a copy of these documents on a website for online viewing.”
Anthony Loke via The Star
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He said that the final green light would be given after responses from the public were evaluated.


Schoolboy lives the life, playing in a flooded school padang

In less than 24 hours, a Facebook post shared by Rozita Abdul Razak has gotten 11,000 likes and over 9,000 shares.
In the post, Rozita showed her son, clad in a primary school uniform and completely drenched.

â€œ…A teacher told me.. â€œIta your son is playing with water!!â€ I thought only a bit… Turned out, heâ€™s swimmingâ€¦â€
Rozita Abdul Razak

Internet users are chuckling at this little boyâ€™s actions and saying that he reminds them of what the 80â€™s and 90â€™s were all about, before gadgets.

(Screenshot via Facebook)

Keep this picture, in 20 years show him…then show his children(Screenshot via Facebook)
Generally Facebook users are having a field day laughing at this little boy and finding him very amusing.
So much so that some have wanted to give him duit raya.

This is a good boy…a young soul… you don’t need to scold him..tell him nicely..this is a good boy..I want to give him duit raya (Screenshot via Facebook)

This kid has made my afternoon…Come, I give you some duit raya (Screenshot via Facebook)

His intelligence has also been praised by some.

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This is what you call thinking out of the box…good..Cleverly saving your parent’s money from needing to bring you to for a hotel stay (Screenshot via Facebook)

Smart boy…out of the box…there’s nothing to be ashamed of.. (Screenshot via Facebook)

Maybe the amusement stems from their jealousy not being able to wade into a tiny ‘pool’ like that.

You’re so lucky your mom’s not going to beat you up kid…Maybe if it was someone else, they would have been beaten with a flip flop (Screenshot via Facebook)

I used to be like this, too…but at at a duck pond…at least you got your pants on because I did it nude.(Screenshot via Facebook)
Facebook is also applauding the sporting mom that understands her child’s psychology and growth by allowing a child to have their fair share of play time and outdoor play.
That’s something many children now are lacking

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Congratulations sis..at least you child grows up normal.. less exposure to gadgets..compared to kids nowadays, even at 9 years old they are already exposed to porn..that is even more dangerous..(Screenshot via Facebook)
This one could be a national swimmer tomorrow(Screenshot via Facebook)
He sure looks like he’s having fun, especially with an audience.

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Maybe he IS training for a swimming tournament.

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