Take Our Malaysia Day Quiz And Win A RM20 Lazada Voucher

Malaysia is known not just for its unique culture…
… but for its unique characters as well.

In conjunction with Malaysia Day, we created a fun quiz together with Lazada to see if we can guess what kind of Malaysian you are. Have a go at it and see what you get:

What Kind Of Malaysian Are You?The FoodieYour mantra is “live to eat, not eat to live” and you won’t say no to any makan sessions! But as much as you love food, you still struggle to answer the golden question: “Where to eat ah?” Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: MILO Nuggets party pack* – 8% off, if you need something sweet. Double Deck prawn crackers* – 4% off, if you prefer savoury. Ikan Bilis Mata Biru Kopek Gred AAA Saiz M* – 21% off, so you can cook something fast at home. We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think are Foodies as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The Kedekut FellaBuy 1 free 1? Ok buy.Got discount? Ok we eat here. Why pay more when you can pay less for the things you need, amirite? Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: BPA-free food storage containers* – 59% off, so you can tapau and “eat another day”. Transparent cellophane tape* – 43% off, so you can fix broken things instead of buying new ones. Foldable table* – 71% off, you don’t need a study table when you have this. We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think are kedekut as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The “Mother/Father”You’re a person of resources, and your friends can count on you to supply tissue papers, wet wipes, and even an umbrella whenever they’re with you.  Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: 100% cotton handkerchief* – 24% off, to stay safe and clean. Autumnz stainless steel vacuum flask* – 20% off, because we should always drink more hot water. Autumnz mosquito repellent patches* – 30% off, you never know, you might need them. We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think act like ‘parents’ as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The Always-On-The-Way Your reply for every “Where are you???” text is always “OTW”… but you’re actually still at home choosing what to wear. On behalf of your friends, try to be punctual at least once next time.  Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: Clock* – 53% off, the bigger the better for your own good. Nescafé 3-in-1 Original* – 7% off, hopefully the caffeine can wake you up and get you going since you’re already late. Toblerone Milk Chocolate, Fruit & Nuts flavour* – 31% off, to bodek your friends. We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think are always OTW as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The Durian LoverNo one:Literally no one ever:You: DURIAN IS THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD. TLDR, you love so much you would eat anything that’s durian-flavoured. Here a local good that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are:Pop Corn, Durian flavour snack (6 packets) – 40% off We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think are Durian Lovers as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The FashionistaThere should at least be an #OOTD on your social media feed once a day. And don’t forget the “I-Woke-Up-Like-This” shot.  Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: Bonia wooden slingback heels – 50% off, for the ladies. Bonia black pouch – 40% off, for the gentlemen. PILI PALA long sleeved blouse – 47% off, for those who are into modest fashion. We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think are Fashionistas as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The Cincai BocaiPeople: What to eat?You: Anything lah.Colleague: This report can or not?You: Cincai lah. Cincai [cin-cai] To describe the most casual and easy-going person ever. Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: Mi Sedaap Mee Goreng, Korean Spicy Chicken flavour – 6% off, what to eat? Cincai lah instant noodles. Drawstring bag – 4% off, the most cincai (but also pretty) bag, can put EVERYTHING you want in it. Bonia brown sandals – 46% off, sandals for all occasions. We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post.3. Tag two friends whom you think are Cincai Bocais as well. Terms and Conditions here.*The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.The PatriotYou are a true Anak Malaysia and you would do anything for the country that you call home, and its people that you regard as brothers and sisters. Here are some local goods that help you celebrate the Malaysian that you are: Mi Sedaap Mee Goreng, Korean Spicy Chicken flavour – 6% off, only Malaysian-made instant noodles for you. Apollo chocolate layer cake – 19% off, because you support Malaysian produce. Kluang black coffee – 10% off, Malaysian coffee is the best! We may all come from different backgrounds, but it’s our diversity that makes Malaysia beautiful. Support our local sellers this Malaysia Day with Lazada’s Buy Malaysia promo, in partnership with MDTCA: offers up to 70% off and RM8 Free Shipping voucher for grabs! Share your results to win a RM20 Lazada voucher:1. Share your results on Facebook (make sure it’s public!).2. Tag “The Rakyat Post” and “Lazada” on your post. 3. Tag two friends whom you think are Patriots as well. Terms and Conditions here. *The deals presented in this quiz may change from time to time, while stocks last, depending on individual sellers participating in the sale. All purchases are between sellers and buyers, Lazada is not a party to the sale transactions.You’re supposed to meet up with some friends for lunch today. You…You’re stuck in traffic, you…You’re finally at the restaurant! You… Food is served! You…You forgot to order a drink. You… The bill is here, you…  The geng is heading to the durian buffet, you…You guys just had a satisfying durian buffet, you…

Lazada will also be giving away RM20 vouchers* to anyone who finished the quiz! All you need to do is:
Share your results on your Facebook Timeline (make sure it’s public).Tag The Rakyat Post and Lazada‘s Facebook pages on your post.Tag two friends whom you think will get the same result as you did.
Contest ends on 6 October 2020, so good luck and Happy Malaysia Day!

This quiz was brought to you by Lazada, in partnership with MDTCA. Check out all the good deals from their Buy Malaysia campaign here.
*Vouchers are limited to first-come, first-served basis.
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Petaling Red Zone Again, While Mont Kiara, Bangsar, Kepong And Penang Become Green Zones

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The Petaling district has been categorised as a Covid-19 red zone again after 13 new cases were reported in the area.
According to the Health Ministry, the area jumped from 39 active cases on 3 May to 52 active cases on 4 May.
(Credit: Ministry of Health)
This means that, including Petaling, there are now 10 districts across the country categorised as red zones (FYI, an area is categorised as a red zone when it has more than 40 active cases).
In Kuala Lumpur, there are four districts still considered as red zones with the number of active cases being above 40: Sri Petaling (48), Ibu Kota (156), Kampung Bharu (67), and Batu (71)
Meanwhile, five districts have been recorded as green zones, a.k.a Covid-19 free: Alam Damai, Bangsar, Bukit Damansara, Kepong, and Mont Kiara.Â
KLâ€™s remaining 20 districts are currently yellow zones.
(Credit: Ministry of Health)
While KL is starting to generally clear up, Penang has become the latest state to be recorded as completely Covid-19 free with all districts categorised as green zones on 4 May.
Penang joins Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, Perak, and Labuan as Covid-19 free areas, meaning that there are now five states and one federal territory in Malaysia with zero active Covid-19 cases.
(Credit: Ministry of Health)
This brings the number of green zones in the country to 111 as of 4 May.
While we celebrate this achievement, weâ€™d like to remind you that the National Security Council continues to urge Malaysians to stay home unless you have extremely important matters to attend to outside, or are involved in the business sectors which have recently reopened.
(Credit: Ministry of Health)

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Out Of Almost 13,000 Covid-19 Deaths In Malaysia, Just 0.03% Were Fully Vaccinated

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A clinical audit data analysis shows that out of 12,993 Covid-19 deaths in Malaysia, just 4 cases or 0.03% were fully vaccinated and 80, or 0.6%, were partially vaccinated.

The statistics were shared by Heath Director-General Tan Sri Dr Hoor Hisham Abdullah in a Twitter post recently.
Our recent clinical audit data analysis on the “breakthrough deaths” showed that among the overall 12,993 deaths recorded, 80 cases had been partially vaccinated (0.6%) and 4 cases had full vaccination (0.03%).— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 18, 2021
Since Mid-July the number of daily Covid-19 Deaths in Malaysia reaching three digits became a common sight and across the country, the fatality rate for Covid-19 is about 0.91%.
So far, the highest number of Covid-19 deaths in a day was recorded on 8 August with 360 cases.
Yesterday (17 August) recorded 293 Dovid-19 deaths bringing the number up to 13,077.
#COVID19 Malaysia recorded 19,631 new positive cases with 293 deaths. pic.twitter.com/xx24vys0YO— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 17, 2021
This is despite the drop in the number of covid-19 patients that need hospitalisation.
READ MORE: The Number Of ICU Patients Drop But Brought-In-Dead Cases On The Rise. What Gives?
None of these data, in any way, suggests that you should not get vaccinated. In fact it proves that vaccination is effective. So please, get vaccinated.

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“I Speak 3 Languages Already!” Blackpink Fan Hilariously Tells Another Fan To Put Down Gigantic Fan

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Blackpink’s concert in Singapore over the weekend apparently saw much chaos. A Blackpink group member Jennie called out fans for using their phones the whole time, while a concert attendee was allegedly wheeled out of the stadium in a wheelchair.

However, what caught everyone’s attention amidst all the chaos was the giant traditional Chinese fan held by a concertgoer that blocked people’s views.
In a viral TikTok video, a man could be heard shouting at the concertgoer to put down the fan. TikTok user Trixl4uu clarified that the person shouting politely was someone standing behind her.
The giant fan blocked the people standing behind it from seeing Blackpink on stage.
The man continued asking the person holding the gigantic fan to put it down. What made the situation funnier was when he revealed that he has been shouting in three languages to no avail.
In another video, he almost broke out in laughter after yelling at the culprit to stop sabotaging the other Blackpink fans.
  @trixl4uu 😭😭 #bornpinksg #sgtiktok #fyp ♬ original sound – katt !! – " care tree elle 💐🤍 "
  @trixl4uu Replying to @lylin857 PART 2 😭 FANS VS FAN #bornpinksg #sgtiktok #fyp ♬ original sound – katt !! – " care tree elle 💐🤍 "
Trixl4uu shared that the person held the giant fan up throughout the fan interaction session but put it down when Blackpink started singing. So, all is not lost.
Netizens were entertained by the video despite feeling for the fans that had their views blocked by the giant fan.
They loved how the man remained politely angry as he repeatedly said “please,” which added to the hilarity of the situation.
Netizens also spotted Thai words on the giant fan and jokingly said the man should have added a fourth language to the mix.
Meanwhile, some people felt the person intentionally held up the gigantic fan to block other people’s views.
They said they would have quickly snatched the fan away from the person and returned the fan at the end of the concert.
Due to this incident, some fans also think concert organisers should ban signs or any items that could potentially block the stage view.

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Mr Midnight: Beware The Monsters – Asian Ghosts Get Their Time To Shine [Review]

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For a country that’s steeped in superstitions, it’s a surprise Malaysia hasn’t produced a fun television horror series led by youths the likes Stranger Things, Are You Afraid of the Dark, CW’s Nancy Drew, and Apple TV’s Ghostwriter.

Thanks to the new Netflix series titled Mr Midnight: Beware the Monsters, our Asian ghost stories finally get the limelight.
Mr Midnight started as a popular Singapore children’s book series written by Australia-born writer Jim Aitchison under the pseudonym James Lee.
The books gained popularity in neighbouring countries such as Malaysia and have been translated into several languages including Malay, Indonesian, Mandarin, and Burmese.
From left to right: Idan Aedan as Tyar, Chen Yixin as Ling, Caleb Monk as Nat, and Nikki Dekker as Zoe. Image: Netflix
What to expect
In Mr Midnight: Beware the Monsters, four friends decided to vlog about their supernatural encounters in an attempt to bring attention to the strange happenings in their town.
Their extra-curricular activity soon revealed that their town Tanah Merah is under attack by a mysterious supernatural force.
The first episode started a bit janky and awkward but the show found its footing from the second episode onwards.
I liked that the featured ghosts and monsters also include the ones from other Asian folklore such as the Jikininki and Hutan Lahir.
Since the books were published in Singapore, I assumed that the show would also be set there but I found out that it was all filmed in Batam, Indonesia.
This probably explained why I was hearing a few Bahasa Indonesia words in the dialogue such as ‘bule’ which means foreigner and ‘kakek’ which means grandfather.
From left to right: Nikki Dekker as Zoe, Idan Aedan as Tyar, Chen Yixin as Ling, and Caleb Monk as Nat. Image: Netflix
Nevertheless, the ensemble cast from various nationalities managed to portray a believable multi-racial community well.
Malaysian actor Idan Aedan plays Tyar, a teenager who found out that he inherited the powers of a Dukun.
Playing Tyar’s schoolmates are Singaporean actress Chen Yixin as Ling and Australian actors Caleb Monk as Nat and Nikki Dekker as Zoe.
The rest of the cast includes veteran Singaporean actor Lim Yu-Beng as Ling’s father Uncle Tan, Indonesian actor Maxime Bouttier as Ben and Indonesian model-actress Adinia Wirasti as Sylvia.
Should you watch it?

Despite the inconsistent acting, writing and tone of the show, Mr Midnight has a promising premise. I find myself eager to find out about the monster of the day and how the gang handled it.
There are still interesting plot turns and twists woven into the story to bring it to a satisfying conclusion (and probably an improved sequel).
However, I find that the show has some strange song choices. Maybe the showrunners wanted a theme song associated with the Tanah Merah gang like the Scooby Doo gang.
It’s an ok watch if you can put up with some awkward moments and if you don’t want to watch something outright scary.
READ MORE: 10 Malaysian Ghosts That Are Scarier Than The Western Ones

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Cashless Payment Systems Spotted At RapidKL LRT Stations

It looks like Malaysian would soon be able to pay for their LRT train rides simply by waving their ATM debit cards.
Commuters have apparently been noticing these electronic MyDebit card payment machines installed at a number of RapidKL LRT train stations across the Klang Valley.

Read more: Genius Malaysian Created An AR LRT Route Map On His Touch ‘n Go Card To Make Commuting Easier
Notably, local commuters have been asking for such cashless payment systems to be introduced on Malaysian public transportation since FOREVER.
Petition to consolidate all ticketing machines for LRT/KTM/ERL/MRT + accepting contactless debit/credit cards in Kuala Lumpur— alextbh (@_alextbh) June 4, 2018
Instead of having to queue up for a train ticket or constantly cursing yourselves for having forgotten to reload that Touch ‘n Go (TnG) or MyRapid card before a trip, commuters can soon go travel completely cashless.
Comments online also saw Malaysians being critical of the weaknesses that exist with current payment methods on public transports, particularly the TnG card and e-Wallet systems, which are revealed to be unsatisfactory.
Read more: Touch ‘n Go eWallet Wants To Help Malaysians Stay Safe And Be ‘Merdeka’ From Cash
Some LRT are using debit card to pay fare now, yet TNG still wont let us online reload our card or allow deduction from tng wallet when using mrt/lrt💀💀💀— Andy (@novocaineandy) September 23, 2020
Perasan benda ni kat LRT Wangsa Maju tadi. RapidKL pun dah boleh buat direct payment guna kad ATM. Touch n Go pulak nak tunggu tahun 3030 baru boleh topup online agaknya. pic.twitter.com/YJhGyTwu7Z— snowman (@orangsalji83) September 22, 2020
Though the machines appeared to still be inoperational, Loywyat reports that the installed readers would probably be able to accept payments via Mastercard PayPass, Visa PayWave, and AMEX.
However, it’s unclear whether the machines would accept transactions made with credit cards or through mobile e-Wallets that one might have available on their phones.
With Malaysia still under siege of the Covid-19 pandemic, a system that would reduce human contact is truly an encouraging sight that should be made available on more modes of public transport.

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Genius Malaysian Created An AR LRT Route Map On His Touch ‘n Go Card To Make Commuting Easier
Touch ‘n Go eWallet Wants To Help Malaysians Stay Safe And Be ‘Merdeka’ From Cash
Rapid KL And PayNet Sets Up Debit Card Readers At LRT Stations; Trial Coming Soon


PU Syed Asks “Why Be Proud Of Oscar Win?”, Netizens Say “Why Not!”

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Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh was the talk of the town at the start of this week after she made history by winning an Oscar for Best Actress.

The whole country was celebrating Ipoh-born Yeoh’s victory for her win through the movie Everything Everywhere All At Once.
However, an independent Muslim preacher, Syed Mohd Bakri Syed Ishak also known as PU Syed, took to his Facebook to ask what was there to be proud of in an Oscar win.
In the post he asked how the success made Malaysia proud.

He also said that as Muslims, we should not be proud with something that does not benefit the religion and to let others be proud over the achievement, but not the faithful.
Many were angry with what he said and expressed their opinions.
Nak cakap congrates pun x bole kaaaa ostaaad??? 🤣🤣🤣. Kita nak berdakwah ni biarla berhemah. berbangga dgn pencapaian anak malaysia di persada dunia salah ke ostaaaad??? Kita jgn cepat sgt nk menghukum sebab ilmu agama kita tinggi. Ostad confirm masok syurga kaaa ostaaaad??— JaiRizal (@RajaKucing_YNWA) March 15, 2023
One Twitter user remarked PU Syed should also receive an Oscar for being a “gossip Ustaz”.
Oscar should give PU Syed the most gossipest ustaz in the world. Azwan Ali and Perez Hilton pon kalah.— ☥ la Masquerade ☥ (@ConferWithTerry) March 15, 2023
Another user asked if the preacher was jealous with Yeoh’s achievement.
Jealous much?— Syerleena Abdul Rashid (@syerleena) March 15, 2023
Since her win, many have congratulated Yeoh, including ministers and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

13 March 2023The Government joins the nation in expressing warmest and heartiest congratulations to Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh for winning the highly coveted Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles today.#MalaysiaMADANI pic.twitter.com/7uc3pbzEox— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) March 13, 2023

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Agong: Stop Politicking, Please Focus On Passing Budget 2021

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has requested the Members of Parliament to support the upcoming Budget 2021 to be tabled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

In a statement released by the palace, the Agong urged for Dewan Rakyat to support it for the sake of the people’s welfare as well as the nation’s economy that’s been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Al-Sultan Abdullah stressed that Budget 2021, which will be tabled in Parliament soon, is crucial to the government, authorities, especially the frontliners, to soldier on and implement policies, as well as efforts to contain and address the threat of this virus from spreading.Istana Negara
The Agong also requested that all politicking between the MPs be stopped and to focus instead on the welfare of the people and the wellness of the nation, so that Budget 2021 can be passed without any interruption.
His Majesty reminds the MPs that political disputes for their personal interests will be detrimental to the country and all citizens will be the victims, especially when the country is still struggling with the threat of this Covid-19 pandemic.Istana Negara.
The Budget 2021 will be tabled in Parliament on 6 November.
Read Istana Negara’s full statement below:

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Santiago Aware He’ll Be Replaced In Klang Since 2018, Insists Gobind

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Incumbent Klang MP Charles Santiago has been told that he would not be defending his seat in the 15th General Election since 2018, DAP national deputy chairman Gobind Singh Deo told The Star.

Gobind, who is also the Selangor DAP chairman, said that the matter was also discussed between the two last week before DAP officially announced that Santiago will be dropped by the party for GE15.
He added that, in fact, there had been calls for the three-term Klang lawmaker to be dropped by the party since 2013.
“My position remains. Santiago met me in 2013 and 2018 for support for his candidature in Klang.
“It was clear then that there were calls for him to be replaced. I supported him nevertheless and he was given the opportunity to carry on.
“In 2018, I did tell him that it would be difficult to carry on after that and that 2018 would be the last.
“I acknowledge and appreciate the fact that Charles has been magnanimous but to say this is an afterthought isn’t correct,” Gobind was quoted as saying.
Gobind was commenting on Santiago’s tweet where the latter claimed that the narrative that he was always going to be replaced in Klang was “an afterthought” upon public backlash over him being dropped from defending Klang in GE15.
READ MORE: Charles Santiago: “DAP Never Told Me GE14 Would Be My Last Hurrah”
READ MORE: Voters Believe Charles Santiago Should Stay As DAP MP In Klang
He however said that the move to drop Santiago was not an easy decision to make but it was ultimately the party’s decision.
Santiago was the Klang MP since 2008. DAP has named Selangor state executive councillor V. Ganabatirau as Santiago’s replacement for GE15.
READ MORE: Shake-Ups in DAP: Tony Pua Retires, Charles Santiago Will Not Defend Klang, #SyahUntukBangi

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Businesswoman Shares Heartfelt Reason Why She Wanted ‘FF9’ Number Plate

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As everyone would know by now, the FF series license plates were launched to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Malaysia’s Road Transport Department (JPJ). It’s not to celebrate the film premiere of Fast and Furious 10, but we can pretend!

A woman, Ivon Wong or @lovedevon99 on Instagram, made the news by bidding an eye-watering sum of RM909,999 for the coveted FF9 number plate.
READ MORE: FF9 License Plate Bidding Approaches RM1 Million In Malaysia
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Love de Von (@lovedevon99)
Sadly, she didn’t get the number plate because she was outbid by RM2,000 when an unnamed individual pitched in RM911,999.
Wong told The Star that she bid for the FF9 number plate because the initials ‘FF’ has a significant meaning to her.
It’s a way to remember her beloved pet Fei Fei who had been her faithful companion. Fei Fei died three years ago.

It represents cherished memories and the bond that I shared with my dog Fei Fei.
Ivon Wong
Wong said Fei Fei has been there for her every time she came home from work and when she went through difficult times.
Wong owns two cars – a McLaren 720S and a Mercedes – both with “9” on the number plate as well.
Screenshot from Ivon Wong’s IG Story about Fei Fei.
Although she didn’t get the number plate, she wasn’t sad about it. She said she would continue to use her platform to raise awareness of mental health, a cause that she’s passionate about.

I came from a single-parent home, a close-knit family that faced financial struggles. This early experience instilled in me the value of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness.
Ivon Wong
Wong, who’s in the retail and beauty line, said her company recently embarked on a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme called “Peace of Mind” aimed at supporting mental health awareness and relaxation techniques.
What’s the fuss about ‘FF’ number plates?
The letters ‘FF’ carry different meanings for everyone, as shown by Wong who wanted the number plate to honour her beloved pet.
Other theories propose that the letters ‘FF’ stand for ‘fatt fatt’ or ‘huat huat,’ which means to strike it rich in Mandarin. Think of it like someone’s personal coded motivational phrase.
The meaning behind the numbers helps to complete the meaning of the whole number plate.
In this case, the number ‘9’ is pronounced as ‘jiu’ and sounds like the Mandarin word for ‘long.’
If the complete number plate is ‘FF9,’ it means ‘to be rich forever.’
Previously, it was reported that the highly coveted number plates during the bidding period were:

FF8 – It could mean triple richness or abundance since the number 8 in Mandarin sounds close to “fatt.”
FF9 – In feng shui, the number 9 is associated with long life and abundance.
FF199 with 34 bidders – In Mandarin, the numbers loosely translate to “keep playing” and this could be taken to mean survival/ longevity.
FF51 with 32 bidders
FF155 with 29 bidders – In feng shui, number 5 is associated with good luck and health or positive changes in life.
FF555 with 29 bidders
FF1688 with 29 bidders – The numbers together loosely translate to “always staying rich.”

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Chagee’s Limited Edition Mooncake Gift Set Comes With Premium Tea Pairing For Your Loved Ones

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With Mid-Autumn Festival going on, CHAGEE, a premium tea beverage brand is introducing its one-of-a-kind mooncake series together with premium tea flavours.

This gift set encaptures the spirit of the Mid-Autumn Festival, with the theme of blooming flowers under the magnificent moonlight (花好月圆).
It’s inspired by the thanksgiving tradition of the said festival, where loved ones reunite for a night of moon gazing, where they enjoy delicious flower-shaped mooncakes paired with aromatic brewed tea while enjoying each other’s company.
READ MORE: Did Mooncakes Really Play A Part In The Rebellious Uprising Against The Yuan Dynasty In China?
Of course, the gift sets come in gorgeous packaging to impress your friends and family.
(Credit: CHAGEE)
What’s in the box?
There will be 6 dainty flower-shaped mooncakes and two premium signature teas in one gift box. You can let your loved ones pair the decadent mooncakes with refreshing and smooth tea blends.
(Credit: CHAGEE)
The 2 signature teas:
1x Jasmine Snow Bud 1x Glutinous Green Tea
6 of the mooncake flavours available in the gift set:
1x Chocolate Mooncake 1x Golden Starlight with Single Yolk Mooncake 1x Golden Emerald with Single Yolk Mooncake1x Green Tea Mooncake 1x Lotus Paste with Single Yolk Mooncake1x Red Bean Mooncake
(Credit: CHAGEE)
Apart from having multiple flavours to choose from, the mooncakes offered by them are also halal-certified ones, manufactured by Oversea Mooncake.
This Mooncake Gift Set will be available on CHAGEE Official Shopee Store from 8 August for a limited quantity preorder (1000 boxes only) at RM148 (early bird promo).
Subsequently, from 18 August onwards, the said gift set will be available in all their retail outlets at the original price, RM168.
(Credit: CHAGEE)
So, surprise your loved ones with mooncakes and teas, they’ll surely love it!
For more info, visit their website and Facebook.
READ MORE: How To Choose The Right Kind Of Mooncake To Gift Anyone

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Malaysians Support The End Of MAS And Brahim’s Holdings Partnership

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Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is expected to end its 25-year in-flight catering contract with Brahim’s Holdings when the contract expires at the end of this month.

This move is celebrated by many netizens who expressed their relief after putting up with subpar meals served while flying with the national airline carrier.
Most netizens who have tasted MAS in-flight meals said the food quality was disappointing, but have put up with it out of “patriotism.”
Back in May, Malaysian comedian Arwind Kumar also criticised the tasteless vegetarian food during his flight to India.

Serving poor-quality meals is unacceptable for a national airline carrier as the airline is supposed to be at the forefront of Malaysian hospitality in air travel.
A netizen who recently flew to Jakarta via MAS said the food served was stale while another person lamented that Malaysia’s national dish, the nasi lemak, was tasteless.
With the winds of change coming, some netizens suggest healthier meal options to be available on board.
They also believe letting other companies bid for the in-flight catering contract would promote healthy competition and provide improved meals for passengers.
Meanwhile, a netizen hopes that it is not just a rebranding exercise and rehiring of the same company.
thank God. Few days ago I took a flight to Jakarta via MAS and the quality of the food served on board business class cabin was stale. Kita ni Malaysian "terima je la" quality food macam tu cos patriotism due to our airline kan. Hopefully MAS will hire Food Caterer yang faham…— Maheran (@msmaheran) June 15, 2023
Hari tu naik flight ke Borneo, nasi lemak tak ada rasa langsung.— Ahmad Ebak Malik (@mal_ae) June 15, 2023
Omg. Please. Right now. Food is disgusting— wandering.geo (@thatfabgeo) June 15, 2023
MAS food is so tasteless & the nasi lemak quality is down the drain— emkay (@emkay31532217) June 15, 2023
Many years ago, I enjoyed the inflight food thoroughly regardless where I flew from. The last experience was pretty bad enroute to Oz. However, coming back from Oz it was pretty decent. So, how is it that from KL, the food is bad? We pride ourselves on our food culture…?— lynn (@lynn16437348) June 16, 2023
Tukar lah. Brahim dah too complacent, need a new player in the industry. Change! For better in flight experience. #MH— Dunul (@quinteseldonz) June 16, 2023
The 25 years catering monogamy needs to end right now. I mean how can nasi lemak, a national dish, taste so bad and is easily the most unpopular inflight dish? I thought the whole MAS agenda is to push forward the Malaysian hospitality. Or is it no longer the case?— Hafeez Hamdan (@hafeezhdn) June 15, 2023
Now is the time to get healthy food onboard, cheap, delicious and healthy food. All these Brahim foods are full of cholesterol and saturated fats.— vans_chz 💙 (@vans_chz) June 16, 2023
Better not be some convoluted rebranding/hiring of the same people… 😄 Most importantly, hopefully this will improve the offering.— asharom (@asharom) June 15, 2023
What’s next for MAS?
According to Malay Mail, sources said it’s likely that MAS would operate its own in-flight catering service under the MAS Awana subsidiary.
However, MAS Awana does not yet have the full capacity to operate entirely on its own.
Some of the in-house catering work such as transporting meals to aircraft would be subcontracted to a new vendor Pos Aviation In-flight Catering, a subsidiary of Pos Aviation Sdn Bhd.
Pos Aviation has experience in providing flight catering services to MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd, the cargo unit of MAG.
MAS Awana, formerly MAS Catering (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, has catered in-flight meals for Malaysia Airlines, MASwings, and foreign carriers at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
The company currently also caters food and beverages for Malaysia Airlines’ Golden Lounges at KLIA Terminal 1.

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Sunken British Treasure: Chinese Embassy Calls For Fair Investigation

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The Chinese Embassy has called for a fair investigation in accordance with the law following the detainment of a Chinese vessel by Malaysian authorities.

The salvage ship had been accused of plundering sunken World War 2 era British shipwrecks.
In a statement, the embassy urged the Malaysian authorities to “handle the case justly in accordance with the law”.
#China #Malaysia🇨🇳 @MFA_China: The Chinese Embassy in Malaysia asks the Malaysian side to handle the case justly in accordance with the law, protect the security and lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens and report the progress of the investigation in a timely manner. https://t.co/JCybHlkAhD pic.twitter.com/WKcXyaHQq8— 鳳凰資訊 PhoenixTV News (@PhoenixTV_News) May 31, 2023
The embassy also called for protecting Chinese citizens’ security and lawful rights and interests and promptly reporting the investigation’s progress.
The statement also noted that based on available information, the ship operated in Malaysian waters under the employment of a local Malaysian company.
Looting of WWII relics in South China Sea.Chinese embassy wanted a fair investigation to be carried out.China's stand: The Chinese vessel that was detained by Malaysia had 'operated in Malaysian waters under the employment of a local Malaysian company'.But China was… https://t.co/n6ecm4DwLs— Jeff Ooi (@Jeff4Malaysia) May 31, 2023
Unexploded Shells Discovered On Board Vessel
Local authorities detained the ship earlier this month for allegedly plundering the HMS Repulse and HMS Prince of Wales that sank in Malaysian waters in 1941.
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) caught up with the barge when it anchored illegally at 20.1 nautical miles east of Tanjung Siang off the coast of Johor.
The vessel, which had a crew complement of 32, including Chinese nationals and Bangladeshis, was detained by the MMEA Tanjung Sedili maritime zone for anchoring illegally.
A senior Malaysian maritime official told AFP that the pieces of metal and shells found on board could have originated from two sunken British warships.
A Malaysian onboard the salvage ship was also detained.

When the patrol team boarded the vessel, the crew members failed to present anchoring permission from the marine director-general.
The barge was also found carrying metals, and armaments believed to be from the sunken British warship.
APMM found munitions believed to be from the Second World War era in the salvage ship detained in Johor. (Pix: APMM)
The Chinese Embassy’s statement comes amid growing concerns over China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea, where several countries, including Malaysia, have overlapping claims.
READ MORE: Chinese Caught ‘Robbing’ Prince of Wales Off Kuantan Waters

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Malaysian Gets 3 Months Community Service For Hiding Travel History

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A Penang man pleaded guilty to concealing his travel history during a Covid-19 health screen and was charged with 3 months community service.
Omar Mat Khatib (31) has been working in Singapore as a postman before leaving the island on 18 March before the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into effect.
He started to develop flu-like symptoms and also suffered from a fever a few days after leaving the republic, which prompted him to visit the Pendang District Health Clinic.
However, despite going to the clinic, he failed to fully disclosed his travel history to the health officer on 26 March.
Starting from the date of sentencing, Omar will be expected to report to the Pendang district parole office and has to carry out at least 3 hours of community service per day.
It’s reported that he is the first Malaysian charged for concealing their travel information during the MCO.

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UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital Begin Receiving Covid 19 Patients

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The Health Director General today (19 June) tweeted photos of Covid-19 patients being admitted to the UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital for the first time.

Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah noted that the hospital will only receive patients that are referred to from the Central Region Integrated Covid-19 Control Center which coordinates the movement and placement of Covid-19 patients in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
Hospital Pakar Kanak2 UKM telah mula menerima pesakit COVID-19 semalam. Pengambilmilikan sementara hospital ini dibuat oleh KKM menggunakan kuasa di bawah seksyen 3 & seksyen 4 Ordinan Darurat 2021 bagi membantu KKM meningkatkan kapasiti rawatan COVID-19 di sekitar Lembah Klang. pic.twitter.com/yfspYzn85S— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) June 18, 2021
As of this morning 14 patients with serious symptoms have been admitted to the hospital including one in the intensive care unit (ICU).
The Health Ministry temporarily requisitioned the UKM Specialist Children’s Hospital under section 3 and 4 of the Emergency Ordinance 202.
Plans to admit Covid-19 patience to the hospital began late last month. Dr Noor Hisham in a Facebook post says that the hospital has 243 beds, and 28 ICU beds for adults and had the potential to be used to treat Covid-19 patients.

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PJ Shopper Summoned RM2K Each For Bringing Mother Grocery Shopping

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A PJ shopper took to Facebook after receiving summonses after shopping to Mydin Hypermarket Mall in USJ 1, Subang Jaya.

According to her post, she claims that the police were waiting in the shopping mall’s parking lot waiting to write summonses for unsuspecting shoppers.
She drove her mother to the supermarket to buy Indian spices as she is no longer able to drive to Brickfields to restock. Due to this, both she and her mother were fined RM2,000 each, amounting to RM4,000 for the family just for a grocery trip.
“Follow SOP”
While the lady shared her frustrations with the summonses, most people were unsympathetic, claiming that she has clearly breached SOPs.
Many more were concerned that she brought her mother out during this time, especially as it is already common knowledge that Covid-19 is more severe with age.

Some even cheekily mentioned that it’s time for her to learn how to buy spices on her own so she no longer needs to rely on her mother for help.

Raising Awareness For Others
There were also some who genuinely did not realize that the SOPs have changed yet again. Previously, 2 people from each household were allowed to step out for essential items, however the new EMCO means that rules have been tightened.

Although most people are used to grocery shopping in person, the fact of the matter is that during these times, online deliveries are the safest way to get your essential items.
Some even took the opportunity to plug their online business.
Subang Jaya, which is under the Petaling District of Selangor, is currently under the EMCO, which was put into effect beginning 3 July to 16 July 2021.
READ MORE: [JUST IN] EMCO For Several Districts In Selangor And Some Areas In Kuala Lumpur Starting 3 July To 16 July
The new EMCO SOPs also prohibits traveling for work unless you work in an essential sector, while only 1 representative from a household is allowed to go out and buy essential items.

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Unclear Face Mask Rules Leave Some Malaysians Confused, And Others Angry

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Starting August, the government has made it compulsory for everyone, except for a selected group of people, to wear face masks in crowded public areas and on public transportation to curb the spread of Covid-19.

But apparently, enforcement on the new mandatory facemask rule is leaving some Malaysians outraged and confused.
Recently it was reported that around 20 people were fined by authorities for not wearing face masks at a public beach in Johor.
With a RM1,000 compound being the price paid for anyone who breaks the rule, Malaysians are taking to social media to question the specifics of the government’s laws and guidelines for wearing face masks out in public.
While some were of the opinion that the authorities were right in doing their jobs, other netizens took to probing the justifications made to fine people who were leisurely enjoying the outdoors, whilst doing activities that should make it rather impossible to wear a mask, like swimming in the ocean.
Why would you have to wear a mask outdoors by the beach? Was the beach crowded with this 26 people? This is what happens when you have stupid police officers. Simply thinking they’re following the rule of the law without understanding the intent of the law.— Zaphora (@therealzaphora) August 2, 2020
Isn’t the ruling for ‘crowded’ places? 26 people, not huddled together, at a beach is not how you would describe as ‘crowded’. I wonder if walking at TC, at 7am, without a mask, with 20 people, metres apart, is deemed as breaking the law?— Zuai (@zuaimn) August 2, 2020
There were also those who claimed that authorities were enforcing the face mask rule based on arbitrary reasons.
Bende yg ruling arbitrary nih mmg susah nak define dan tak ada proper SOP guideline. Semua ruling cam ad hoc jer nih.— AmazingMeow (@FiqhTabayyun) August 2, 2020
People pondered on the government’s definitions over simple yet relevant things; like; how many people would be considered a crowd? What exactly does it mean by “public space”? And how does the government define a person’s “social bubble” or a person’s social circle where physical distancing is hard or impossible to maintain.
Some also asked authorities for an official set of guidelines for face masks to which the public could follow accordingly.
Keluarkan garis panduan khusus pemakaian pelitup muka di tempat awam @PDRMsia Dengan adanya garis panduan khusus, ia penting untuk memberi penjelasan terperinci, sekali gus mengelakkan sebarang kekeliruan.— mena (@marijaena_) August 2, 2020
Social media users also pointed out that when the rule came into effect, the government has yet to officially gazette the law under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, despite previously mentioning it would be doing so.
Unfortunately, the face mask regulation under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act still isn’t published yet on the AGC’s federal gazette website as of this morn. So we don’t know where exactly the rule applies and which groups are exempt (like small children). https://t.co/vXFhC2TFSy— Boo Su-Lyn (@boosulyn) August 1, 2020
Curiously enough, TRP also found that the only “official-official” guidelines to even mention the wearing of face masks was issued in the National Security Council’s (NSC) New Normal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which states that the public is merely “recommended” to wear face masks “especially” if they are sick and showing flu symptoms.
“New Normal” SOP released by the government.(NSC)
However the same SOPs also detailed restrictions and guidelines for the public to maintain hygiene and social distancing practices, taking into account the “3S” Sesak, Sempit dan Sembang dengan jarak dekat, which basically tells people to avoid crowded and confined spaces, and abstain from talking to people at a close distance.
It seems like until the government officially gazettes the mandatory mask ruling into law, Malaysians may have to wait and see for any upcoming announcements.

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All The Wow Ways To Get The Best Deals And Save More When Shopping Online

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In many parts of the world, June signifies the arrival of summer. But for us here in Malaysia, it means one thing: it’s time to go shopping and get the best deals during the Mid-Year Sale!

Malaysians love a good bargain and shopping, either in-store or online are indeed good retail therapy. Be it to upgrade wardrobes, furnish homes, acquire new gadgets, or add to that all-important suite of self-care products, here are six ways to make most of the season and take advantage of Lazada’s 6.6 Super WOW Sale!
Lazada Bonus – RM9 off for every RM90 spent
A bonus always means extra. From 2 June onwards, be sure to collect Lazada Bonus when you shop on the Lazada App and enjoy RM9 off for every RM90 spent on Lazada from June 6 to June 8.
Extra tip: Lazada Bonus is stackable with most vouchers, coins and cashback deals, so make sure to collect it DAILY. It is automatically applied during checkout, so spend more and save more!
Collect those vouchers
Like good old coupons that shoppers used to get for in-store purchases back in the day, be sure to collect as many vouchers as you can for even more savings. From free shipping vouchers to store vouchers, platform vouchers, Everyday Cashback vouchers, store discounts vouchers, as well as daily check-in LazCoins reward, you can collect it daily and use them when checking out to offset your total amount and maximise on how much you can save when shopping online.
Earn up to 100% cashback
Cash rewards as you purchase are always a sweet deal, so look out for the Everyday Cashback badge. When you use an Everyday Cashback voucher on selected stores, you will earn a small amount of cashback that will be automatically credited to your wallet once you have received your order. This cashback can then be used on your next purchase, so you are continuously saving on every purchase.
Irresistible Mesti Beli deals
Online shopping means the convenience of shopping anywhere, at any time – basically like your own personal online shopping mall that is open 24/7. Just browse, compare prices, and add to cart right now from the comfort of your home.
Amazing deals await you on the Lazada-app where there is anything and everything that you would want to get. However, these are four categories that are worth spending a little extra time browsing over during this 6.6 Sale.
Beauty
SKINTIFIC Cover All Perfect Cushion High Coverage Poreless Flawless Foundation – selling at RM50 after a 58% discount (original retail: RM119)
GRAFEN Emerald Blossom Perfume Shampoo 500ml for Anti-Hair Loss – selling at RM56.91 after a 59% discount (original retail: RM140)
Dr.Jart+ Dermask Solution Facial Masks (5pcs) – selling at RM29.91 after a 50% discount (original retail: RM60)
Beauty of Joseon Matte Sun Stick – selling at RM44 after a 37% discount (original retail: RM69.90)
Brands like Eucerin, Hada Labo, Skintific are offering discounts up to 60%
Fashion
Clarks Women’s Casual Ezera Mid – selling at RM149 after a 59% discount (original retail: RM369)
Adidas Unisex Supernova Tokyo Running Shoes – selling at RM133.33 after an 70% discount (original retail: RM450)
Levi’s® Women’s 724 High-Rise Straight Jeans – selling at RM139.50 after a 50% discount (original retail: RM279)
Timberland Men’s Crestfield Waterproof Oxford Shoes Rust Full Grain Wide – selling at RM437.30 after a 40% discount (original retail: RM739)
Electronics
LG 24 Inch TV (24MP400B / 24MP400-B FHD IPS 75Hz Monitor with AMD FreeSync) – selling at RM388.88 after a 61% discount (original retail: RM999)
Sony WF-LS900N LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Earbuds – selling at RM545 after a discount of 41% (original retail: RM929)
Giselle Electric Multifunction Oven – selling at RM69 after a 77% discount (original retail: RM299.99)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 / Z Flip 3 – selling at RM1899 after a 58% discount (original retail: RM4,499)
Toys and digital vouchers
LEGO Icons Dried Flower Centrepiece Building Kit – selling at RM129 after a 28% discount (original retail: RM179.90)
Sylvanian Families Chocolate Rabbit Grandparents – selling at RM59.90 after a 33% discount (original retail: RM89.90)
Zoo Negara Malaysia – Admission + Panda Centre tickets – selling at RM37.80 after a 16% discount (original retail: RM45)
Sunway Lagoon Theme Park – Admission – selling at RM138 after a 13% discount (original retail: RM160)
On your mark, get set, and WOW!
The 6.6 Super WOW mid-year mega sale happening from 6 June to 8 June is surely set to “WOW” everyone with an exceptional shopping experience.
You will find the widest assortments, value-for-money deals, as well as fast and free shipping. Compare prices, browse and buy without having to worry about parking or braving the heat, crowds or queues.
Above all, take this opportunity to make your ringgit work smarter for you. In other words, make it BERBALOI when you shop. So, start adding to cart your wish list items from 2 June onwards and mark your calendars for 6 June.
And remember to collect, collect and collect as many vouchers as you can, so that you can enjoy Free Shipping, Cashback, store discounts, category promotions and much more.
Here’s to a “WOW” week of shopping and savings!

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GE15: Spoilt Votes & Rejected Votes – What Are They?

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A lot of people are confused about the meaning of rejected votes (undi ditolak) and spoilt votes (undi rosak). What are those and how can you differentiate them?

What if you were to encounter a faulty ballot paper on Election Day? What should you do?
Here we explain the difference between spoilt and rejected votes and the reason behind them all.
What are spoilt votes?
According to the Election Commission, spoilt votes are original ballot papers which are faulty and cannot be used. They don’t end up in the ballot box.
Those ballot papers might be torn, improperly printed, or soiled accidentally before you even receive them. If they even have any marks already on a particular candidate before you even vote, that’s a spoilt vote and you don’t want that representing your vote, so it doesn’t go into the ballot box.
You can return the spoilt vote and get a new one from the person in charge. Check to make sure the ballot paper isn’t spoilt, make your vote, and submit it into the ballot box.
(Credit: SPR / Facebook)
What are rejected votes?
Rejected votes are votes that are not marked properly, either by accident or on purpose but they still end up in the ballot box. Their votes won’t be valid for any party but their numbers are still counted, just for statistics.
Rejected vote comprises ballot papers with no legal EC stamp, votes that mark two or more candidates, any signs that can identify the voter, unmarked or incorrectly marked signs and marks which show unclear intentions of the voter.
Spoilt votes on GE14
Although technically they mean the opposite thing, for some people, spoilt votes mean ruining your votes on purpose.
On GE14, there was a movement called Gerakan #UndiRosak where people deliberately marked their ballot papers incorrectly in protest of the parties elected in the last general election. This movement became popular on social media, especially among the younger generation.
As reported by Malaysia Bersuara, the GE14 spoilt votes were dedicated to showing protest for Pakatan Harapan. At the time, PH was seen as a failed alternative compared to the already reigning Barisan Nasional (BN). It happened because PH elected Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the Prime Minister if they should win GE14 (which they did).
Are spoilt votes a waste?
According to Prof. Datuk Dr Teo Kok Seong, Felo Utama Institut Kajian Etnik (UKM), the #UndiRosak movement and unregistered voters were signs from the citizen that they’re tired of the politicking in our country.  Whether it be from the government side or the opposition.
Even though it’s not good for our democracy, it clearly shows the citizen’s hatred towards selfish politicians.
Jay Foreman, a YouTuber expressed that it’s better to incorrectly mark the ballot papers than to not come down to vote at all. This is because, even though the votes will be rejected, their statistics will still be taken into account.
This statistic is pertinent to show the representatives that the citizens are not happy with any of the parties, hence they need to work harder to win the hearts of their people.
READ MORE: Adakah Undi Rosak Merupakan Perkara Sia-sia?
READ MORE: GE15: Got Your Finger Inked? You’re In For A Treat This Election Day

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91% Of Malaysians Yet To Take Their Second Covid-19 Booster Shot, MOH Extends Eligibility For 50YOs And Above

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A staggering 91% of Malaysians who are eligible for the second Covid-19 booster shot have yet to take it as of 18 July, The Star reported.

According to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar, 2,519,761 individuals – aged 60 and below and have completed their first booster shot four months ago or longer – are eligible for the second booster.
“The number of individuals who haven’t received their second booster shot stands at 2,291,913 individuals or 91% of those who are eligible,” Khairy was quoted as saying.
He said this in Dewan Rakyat, yesterday.
Khairy also said that there are still 6,842,911 individuals or 29.7% of those who are eligible, yet to take their first booster shot despite completing their vaccination for more than three months.
In a related matter, the Rembau MP said that second booster shots are now available for individuals aged 50 to 59 who have no underlying health conditions.
This, according to Khairy, is part of recommendations by the Health Ministry’s technical working committee, adding that individuals aged 60 and above, with or without comorbidities, may opt for a second booster after getting medical advice.
Meanwhile, there were 3,902 new Covid 19 infections in the last 24 hours, with eight fatalities recorded in Malaysia.
3,898 of those cases involved local transmissions and four were imported.

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Your Covid-19 Special Assistance Payments Will Resume On 6 September

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Prime MInister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob after his virtual Cabinet meeting today (1 September) addressed the delayed payment of the Covid-19 Special Assistance (BKC).

He said in a media statement that he has ordered the Finance Ministry to expedite the BKC funds.
A total of RM3.1 billion has been forwarded to banking institutions that are involved.
The phase 1 of BKC is expected to benefit 10 million Malaysians which includes the hardcore poor, B40, M40, and singles who are qualified.
Payments for phase 1 of BKC will begin on 6 September and are expected to be fully disbursed on 10 September.
The BKC was announced as a part of the RM150 Billion PEMULIH recovery plan on 28 June.
READ MORE: Prime Minister Announces RM150 Billion PEMULIH Recovery Plan
Those Who Will Receive BKC:
Hardcore poor and B40
Based on Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) 2021 qualifications with total income of:
RM5,000 for households.RM2,500 for singles.
M40
Those who report their income tax with a total income of:
RM5,001 to RM9,000 for households.RM2,501 to RM5,000 for singles.
New BKC Payment Schedule:
Hardcore poor
Households – RM1,300Phase 1: RM500Phase 2: RM500Phase 3: RM300
Elderly/alone  – RM500Phase 1: RM200Phase 2: RM300
Singles – RM500Phase 1: RM200Phase 2: RM300
B40
Households – RM800Phase 1: RM 500Phase 2: RM 300
Elderly/alone – RM200Phase 1: RM200
Singles – RM200Phase 1: RM200
M40
Households – RM250Phase 1: RM 250
Elderly/alone – RM100Phase 1: RM100
Singles – RM100Phase 1: RM100
However, the Prime Minister did not announce the exact dates for BKC Phase 2 and 3 payments.
You can find the original statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, here.

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Terror At The Border: Why ESSZone Is Still Around 7 Years After Lahad Datu?

The Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) is an area marred by kidnappings and murders over the years, so much so that Malaysian authorities have beefed up the border to ensure the safety of civilians and tourists.
ESSZone is an area located in the eastern half of Sabah which borders the southern tip of the Philippines.
Initiated after the Lahad Datu incident in 2013, ESSZone was established to increase the security at the eastern border against militant threats.
Although the invasion ended after around a month, acts of violence continued at the border, such as a 2014 shootout between marine police and Filipino terrorists in Pulau Mabul, prompting a curfew that has been on-going since 2014.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
The curfew covers Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, Sandakan, and Beluran.
Everyone is required to stay indoors, and people are not allowed to be out on the water between 6pm and 6am.
Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) said the extension is to ensure researchers, as well as foreign tourists at the resort islands, are safe from terrorist threats.
Why is there a security zone near the Sabah border in the first place?
The incident that gave birth to ESSZONE
The enforcement of ESSZone came after the Sulu invasion at Lahad Datu in 2013 which claimed 68 lives â€“ 56 invaders, 9 from the Malaysian authorities, and 6 civilians.
Initially, the government was willing to negotiate the issue before a skirmish broke out between the Filipino Sulu invaders and the police.
14 casualties were reported – 2 Malaysian policemen and 12 invaders.
Following the incident, then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) in 10 areas in the state.
At the time, ESSZone included the districts of Kudat, Kota Marudu, Pitas, Beluran, Sandakan, Kinabatangan, Lahad Datu, Kunak, Semporna and Tawau.
Picture Credit: Wikipedia
The border is monitored by the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) which patrols the waters between the Sabah-Southern Philippine border.
ESSZone and ESSCom were established after Putrajaya realised that several settlements allowed for easy entry of illegal immigrants and stateless persons in Sabah which enabled the Sulu invasion.
Although the Sulu conflict has ceased – mainly after Jamalul Kiram III passed away due to multiple organ failures and Malaysian police flushing out remaining insurgents – the border was still under the threat of terrorists from the southern Philippines.
Since 2018, security forces have thwarted 40 kidnapping attempts in the waters off seven districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone).
Terrorist threats at the border
Although the threat from the Sulu has subsided, ESSZone’s curfew is still enforced due to another militant group wreaking havoc in the area – the Islamic extremists Abu Sayyaf.
Abu Sayyaf is a terrorist organisation based in the Philippines founded in the early 1990s to create an independent Islamic state in the southern Philippines and was responsible for multiple acts of violence.
The group has been notorious for kidnappings since 2000 with multiple incidents happening for close to 20 years.
Picture Credit: Borneo Post
In 2014, the country was rocked by the Mabul Island incident which saw one casualty (Corporal Rajah Jamuan) after a band of terrorists ambushed unsuspecting law enforcers.
One of the policemen, Constable Zakiah Aliep, was kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf during the incident but was released after continuous negotiations that lasted for 8 months.
After that, the terrorists continued their reign of terror with the kidnapping of 39-year-old Sarawakian engineer Bernard Then and 50-year-old Sabahan restaurant owner Thien Nyuk Fun from her restaurant in Sandakan in 2016.
Thien was released 6 months after but Bernard was murdered and decapitated, his head was discovered by a street sweeper in a sack near a municipal council building on Jolo Island in the Philippines.
From 2014 to 2016, ESScom managed to cripple 15 kidnap attempts – 6 of them during the first half of 2016 alone.
In January 2020, the authorities confirmed that 40 cases have been thwarted due to the close cooperation between the Royal Malaysia Police, Malaysian Armed Forces and the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency.
However, the curfew was still extended up to February 20, 2020.

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Pertempuran lawan militan Sulu di Lahad Datu ibarat buku bertemu ruas, kata komando
Najib umum ESSZONE berkuatkuasa hari ini
Kronologi pencerobohan pantai timur Sabah
Shootout in Mabul island - one cop dead, another kidnapped
Latar Belakang ESSCom
Lahad Datu invasion: A painful memory of 2013
Lahad Datu: Two police commandos dead
PM announces setting up of ESSZONE
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Five Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf off Lahad Datu waters
Abu Sayyaf frees marine cop Zakiah after eight months
Head believed to be that of Malaysian hostage Bernard Then found in sack on Philippine island
15 kidnap attempts foiled by Esscom since since 2014 - Shahidan
40 kidnapping cases thwarted in Sabah since 2018
Curfew in ESSZone extended to Feb 20


Accident victim told ‘don’t be cheap, bank in money and buy my medicine’

Meet 24 year-old Muhammad Fadhil Osman, who fell off his bike on Thursday and scraped himself up really badly.

He asked us not to show pictures of his injuries because he thinks they’d traumatise you. Incidentally, he’s said he delivers anything he can put on his bike across Peninsular Malaysia.(Pic via Facebook)

He posted about his injuries on Facebook and then received a WhatsApp message from a ‘concerned woman’. His post about THOSE MESSAGES went viral.
It starts off innocent enough with her asking about his accident and his injuries.

He replies that he’s just missing some skin and his flesh is still there but by her third message, she’s pushing for a sale.

She says the medicine she’s selling costs RM350 to which he says he can’t afford it and politely declines.
But she’s not taking no far an answer.
Insisting the medicine isn’t expensive, she tells him not to be cheap when it comes to health issues.

She then sends him her account details, instructing him to bank the money in so she can post the medicine on Monday. He declines again and wishes her good luck in finding customers elsewhere.
But this saleswoman won’t be deterred so easily. Latching onto his age, she says she doesn’t understand why youths nowadays are so cheap and repeats her instructions to bank in the money.
In return, Fadhil starts teasing her a little bit, saying he doesn’t understand why old people are so pushy and again declines. Adjusting her position, she asks him why he’s so poor that he can’t afford RM350 for medicine. Graciously, she knocks down the price to RM300.

“Ble leh bengin?”
(Possibly “When can you bank-in?” but we’re not sure.)
A pushy online saleswoman
Fadhil says he’s still too poor to buy her medicine and if he had the money, he’d rather buy Baju Raya for his younger siblings, but she can bank-in her arrogance and let it collect interest for her children.

She changes tactics again, Fadhil. She’s much older and more experienced than you. She’s tasted more salt. Young people today are so hard to talk to!
Fadhil says too much salt will give you high blood pressure.
Then he takes a bold move. Let’s see how it plays out…

Fadhil bought his own medicine and it only cost RM58 but even then he had to scrape around his piggybank.
She’s not happy. She says if he dies from using that medicine, she’s not going to pray for him at his funeral.
Fadhil says he wouldn’t invite her because, frankly, he doesn’t even know who she is.
So she sends him some delightful emojis in reply.

Fadhil is now rich with thousands of friend requests which he says he may or may not approve because he’s afraid they’ll try and sell him something.

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Women’s Ministry Diverts Child Abuse Case In Daycare To Cops For Further Action

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The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) said it’ll divert the child abuse case in a daycare to the police to conduct investigations.

Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she was informed that a suspect has been detained to help with investigations and she’ll wait for further action from the police, Astro Awani reported.
She added that the daycare is registered so it’ll be easier for them to take proper action.
The victim was allegedly a year and a month old and was bitten by other children in the daycare’s isolation room. It was alleged that no adults were supervising the children in the room at the time of the incident.
On Saturday, KPWKM reportedly issued a reminder notice and instructed the daycare to temporarily close.
Nancy said the ministry has taken the responsibility to ensure the registered daycare operators follow the terms under Child Care Centre Act 1984 to ease the detection of any cases that occur on their premises.
We have prepared a guideline for staff and strengthened the terms they should follow. From time to time, we will see what else is needed to improve daycare conditions.Womens minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
Image: El Ameera/FB
Previously, a mother El Ameera alleged on Facebook that her toddler daughter was abused in a new daycare that they had enrolled her in.
Her daughter, Maryam, was left in an isolation room with a few other children and these children were sometimes left without adult supervision.
It was believed that Maryam was attacked by the other children in the same room when they were left unsupervised.
Maryam suffered injuries behind her ears, cheeks, and back of her palms and a bite mark on her right arm.
El Ameera has since lodged a police report and took her daughter for medical attention at a hospital.
READ MORE: Mother Claims Toddler Bitten By Other Toddlers, Left Unattended At Daycare

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You Can Now Buy Official Imported Melbourne Goods On Shopee/Lazada!

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Malaysians have a lot of love for Australia. For some, it’s a yearly holiday destination, or where family is, or a place for their formative years.

Regardless, as the pandemic continues to keep our international borders locked tight, visiting in person is nigh impossible. But not to worry, because if we can’t go to them, then we’ll just have them come to us!
Australian brands on local shores
Regional e-commerce agency Momentum Commerce, in collaboration with its Australian partners, are bringing the best of Australian brands to Malaysia’s most popular marketplaces.
All your favourite goodies, coming straight from Down Under, will be available for purchase on e-commerce platforms like Lazada and Shopee.
The push for goods from the popular state of Victoria includes probiotic and prebiotic dairy nutrition Mo Milk, natural skincare brand Sukin, sensitive skin experts QV, famous Australian Goat soaps, dairy and non-dairy products from Milk Lab, Swisse supplements, Bubs babycare, Red Tractor superfoods, Ausbarrel Sticky Balsamic vinegar, and ViPlus nutritional milk products.
You’d be bound to find your favourite Australian brand.(Credit: Lazada)
Prior to this, Australian products in Malaysia were primarily available at a limited number of selected retail outlets located in key cities. Since most of the country is under various stages of lockdown, many people have to forgo their favourite choices to adhere to existing SOPs.
Buy online, delivered straight to your doorstep
However, with the launch of the official brand stores online, Malaysians nationwide can gain access to these products and enjoy Aussie goodness anytime they desire, in the comfort of their homes.
Basically, this also means that customers can be assured that the imported goods that they are buying are authentic and will arrive in a timely manner. Additionally, because these stores are directly owned by the brand owners, customers can engage directly with them and enjoy after-sales customer service.
You can get your favourite stuff as if you’re shopping IN Australia!(Credit: Facebook)
Our team designed a local end-to-end solution to support and simplify the entire e-Commerce process from store management to branding, marketing, customer service, logistics and fulfilment. Managing the entire value-chain locally has enabled Victorian products to reach customers in a timely manner, increasing the convenience and accessibility of Aussie products locally. Customers no longer have to wait for orders to be shipped from warehouses in Victoria, Australia.Hans Peter Ressel, CEO and Co-Founder of Momentum Commerce

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Taiping Keeps On Proving It’s The Best With Free Briyani Fridays For The Homeless & Poor

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Famed for its tranquility, lush green foliage and one of the happiest places in Malaysia, they’re spreading even more joy with a new monthly briyani food distribution programme to the homeless and poor.

This is part of the Taiping Municipal Council’s (MPT) community project that will begin on 26th March, tentatively fixed for 11am at Galeri Perbandaran Taiping.
READ MORE: Taiping, Melaka & Seremban Among 10 Happiest Places In Malaysia
Why briyani for the homeless and poor?
Credit: Program Inisiatif Komuniti Taiping – PINK/Facebook
According to MPT, briyani was chosen not only because it’s delicious (duh) but also because it symbolises the specialness of celebrating Friday.
When we enjoy the deliciousness of nasi briyani on Friday, there are people who do not have the opportunity to enjoy it on deck due to inability even though they often dream of it.Taiping Municipal Council via Facebook.
Credit: Lee Khang Yi/Malay Mail
To make this “Projek Beriani Jumaat” a reality, the council also invites the public to join in as they aim to distribute briyani with chicken to at least 50 homeless and poor people on one Friday each month.
This community-to-community program opens up opportunities for you to make a sincere contribution either individually or as a group or through an organization. The “Projek Beriani Jumaat” requires an allocation of RM500 to fund meals for 50 people for each program.Taiping Municipal Council via Facebook.
The project is also carried out with the help of the Taiping Welfare Department, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Masyarakat Marhaen and Ecomrade.
Anyone who’d like to learn more about the programme and lend support can contact the council at 05-808 0777.

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KPDNHEP Confiscated RM404,500 Worth Of Streaming Technology Equipment In Johor

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The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) confiscated 600 units of streaming technology equipment of various brands (Android boxes) in a premise along Jalan Mutiara in Skudai, Johor, yesterday (19 October).

Berita Harian reported that KPDNHEP also confiscated documents suspected of containing copyrighted materials. The total value of the confiscated items amounted to RM404,500.
The raid at 1pm was carried out by four KPDNHEP Putrajaya officers based on the information given by the copyright owners and intelligence conducted by the ministry.
KPDNHEP director Azman Adam said they also arrested a local woman in her 20s, who admitted that she was an employee at the premise, to help with the investigation.
The woman was apprehended because she allegedly committed an offence under Section 43AA of the Copyright Act 1987 for the commission or facilitation of copyright infringement by selling streaming technology.
Upon conviction, she could be fined a minimum fine of RM10,000 and not more than RM20,000, or face imprisonment of not more than 20 years or both.
Azman advised businesses not to sell streaming technology equipment because it contains copyrighted materials without permission from the copyright owners.
If anyone sees a business selling such types of equipment, they are advised to lodge a report to KPDNHEP via Whatsapp at 019-279 4317 or 019-848 8000.
They can also contact KPDNHEP through the official website, email [e-aduan@kpdnhep.gov.my], the call centre 1-800-886-800 or the Ez ADU KPDNHEP app.

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Thyroid Disorders Are More Common In Malaysia Than You Might Think

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The Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS) has published its first clinical practice guidelines on “Management of Thyroid Disorders.”

The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It is part of your endocrine system and secretes hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism.
Several different disorders can arise if your thyroid produces too much hormone (hyperthyroidism), not enough hormone (hypothyroidism), or is affected by other factors.
The initiative to develop the clinical guidelines for managing thyroid disorders was prompted by results of a national study conducted in 2017 on thyroid-related problems in Malaysia.
Symptoms of hyper and hypothyroidism. (Credit: Southern Hills Hospital)
Thyroid diseases are the most common endocrine disorder after diabetes mellitus. They are associated with increased morbidity and mortality; hence an early diagnosis and treatment are important to ensure the patients’ wellbeing.Datuk Dr Norhizan bin Ismail Director, Medical Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), representing the Director General of Health Malaysia.
The study found that 3.4% of Malaysians had hyperthyroidism, while 2.1% had hypothyroidism. The study also revealed that 9.3% of Malaysians had goitres, a noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, and 3.6% had thyroid nodules, solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within the thyroid.
Most of the individuals with these thyroid dysfunctions were previously undiagnosed and the disease was only detected because of the study. They presented with no symptoms of thyroid dysfunction or any other visible signs that they were experiencing health issues.
The Clinical Practice Guidelines on the Management of Thyroid Disorders is a comprehensive publication with 270 recommendations to guide medical practitioners on the best way to treat the various thyroid disorders and ensure patient care is at the forefront of this treatment.
(From left) Dr Mohammad Arif Shahar, Professor Dato’ Dr Mafauzy Mohamed, Dato’ Dr Norhizan Ismail and Datuk Dr Zanariah Hussein flanked by members of the Development Committee of the CPG for the launch. (Credit: MEMS)
The official launch of the guidelines was held yesterday (3 October) at La Meridien Kuala Lumpur.
Officiated by Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail, Director of the Medical Development Division in the Ministry of Health, the event was attended both physically and virtually by leading endocrinologists, medicine specialists, physicians, and medical officers from around the country.

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Guidelines For Friday Prayers In Selangor, Kedah & Negeri Sembilan

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If you missed out on yesterday’s announcement, our Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Al-Bakri said that starting today (Friday, June 12) Malaysian Muslims will be allowed to attend congregational prayer and other religious activities at mosques and suraus within green zones in the Federal Territories during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period.
According to the minister, masjids and suraus will now be open to communal Friday prayers and other mass prayer sessions with attendance being limited to one-third of each prayer hall’s maximum capacity.

Mosques & Suraus In Federal Territories Are Open, Hajj Is Closed, Says Minister
(Checkout the new guidelines for the Federal Territories in our previous article).
But as each state government has autonomy over their own rules when it comes to Islamic matters, state religious authorities across the country have provided their own standard operating procedures (SOP) and guidelines for its citizens;
Selangor
For the Selangor, the state will be allowing only a maximum of 40 people to attend Friday prayers and other mass obligatory prayer sessions at 39 selected mosques in the state.
However, suraus within the state are still closed off to the public.
Negeri Sembilan
Although Negeri Sembilan is adopting guidelines provided by the federal government to allow selected mosques and suraus to fill up to capacity, today’s Friday prayers are still limited to a congregation of between four to 12 people.
Negeri Sembilan’s state religious authorities said that the government would only allow the public to return to houses of worship on June 19 to allow for mosque authorities to prepare accordingly.
The state also discourages people over the age of 60 to attend congregational religious activities with respect to the Covid-19 crisis.
Kedah
In Kedah, the 12-man limit for congregational Friday prayers will remain until the state government sees fit to allow more people to join in communal religious activities at masjids and suraus.

At the moment, it appears that all other states could maintain their original SOPs for mosques and suraus that were put in place during the MCO period.
And besides Perlis, the Federal Territories and all other states still maintain prohibitions on foreigners entering and taking part in religious activities at masjids and suraus across the country.

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Selangor allows congregation of 40 for Friday, congregational prayers from tomorrow
Solat Jumaat di semua masjid di Negeri Sembilan bermula 19 Jun
PKPP: Kedah masih kekal 12 jemaah solat Jumaat
Kelantan kekal 40 jemaah solat Jumaat
Perlis benar warga asing solat jemaah di masjid


Hair Growth Hack You Can Do With Only Four Essential Household Items

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I don’t keep up with the Kardashians but  I do have to hand it to them for bringing to light a hair growth hack that Kourtney revealed in her blog that her sister Kim has been doing that has seen a “noticeable difference in growth and thickness.”

It’s not something that they discovered of course and is actually something countries like China, Japan and those in Southeast Asia have been using for centuries.
What research is saying

Advocates for this ‘hack’ believe rice water detangles the hair and makes it smoother, shinier, and stronger. They also believe it helps with hair growth.
Research from a 2010 study back this theory up suggesting rice water may reduce surface friction and increase hair elasticity.
However, the folks at Medical News Today say the study relies on historical examples to draw unsupported conclusions.
It is also said a research facility in Japan has developed an imaging technique that visualised the strengthening effect of inositol(a component found in rice water) on hair.
Medical News Today has suggested the research was published by a facility that may have commercial interests in the results.
In general though, rice water is thought to contain many of the vitamins and minerals contained in rice like amino acids, B vitamins, vitamin E, minerals and antioxidants.
What a doctor on TikTok is saying
Celebrity doctor Dr Brian Boxer Wachler, MD, a renowned Opthalmology Specialist in Beverly Hills, California, has also chimed in to his 3 million followers on TikTok to say “studies back this up.”
In his post from December last year, you can see him reacting to an “Extreme Hair Growth – Rice Water” instructional music video making facial expressions to show how impressed he is.
  @brianboxerwachlermd #duet with @mistica.aa  studies back this up. apply to scalp for hair growth. can help repair damaged hair too #hairgrowth #hair #hairrepair #hairtok ♬ Pop Smoke candy shop – EZD
According to Dr Brian, all you have to do is apply the rice water to the scalp for hair growth, and it can repair damaged hair too.
What to do to try this hack out
(Credit: Healthline)
Although Medical News Today feel that more research is needed to support anecdotal evidence about the benefits of rice water for hair, it doesn’t hurt to try – and is fairly inexpensive too.
There are a few versions of this but we’ll go with the Kardashian way because even though you may not be fans, there’s no denying their hair looks pretty good.
What you need: 1 cup organic rice, bowl, strainer, water
Instructions:
Rinse the uncooked rice and drain the waterPlace the washed rice in a bowl and add 1 – 1 ½ cups of waterLet it soak for at least an hour but can leave it be for up to 24 hoursStrain the rice and save the waterShampoo and rinse your hairMassage the rice water into your hair and scalp and let it sit for at least 20 minutes to an hour.Rinse
Not all of us will have organic rice, and that’s ok. Other methods state to use any kind of rice – but the process is the same.

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Jollibee’s First Outlet In West Malaysia Will Be In Sunway Pyramid!

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[Update: We finally have confirmation that Jollibee will be opening its doors sometime in January!]

Malaysians (especially those living in the Klang Valley) rejoice! Popular Filipino fast food chain Jolibee first announced that they will be expanding into West Malaysia back in July, but now we finally know where.
Their debut outlet is likely going to be in Sunway Pyramid, as announced by Facebook page Bandar Sunway Today. The outlet is located at LG2. 126.
The main signage of the Jollibee outlet in Sunway Pyramid mall.(Credit: Bandar Sunway Today)
Not much is known about the opening date or how long we’ll need to wait, but previous reports suggested that the expansion will begin in early 2022.
Jollibee is most well known for their unique spin on classic American-style fast food by adding Filipino delights such as Jolly Spaghetti, which is a sweet Filipino-style spaghetti, along with juicy classic fried ChickenJoy.
Some Jollibee favourites.(Credit: Jollibee/Facebook)
As of now, there is only one sole Jollibee outlet in the whole of the country, and that’s in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The KK outlet received their Halal certification from Jakim back in 2019, so it’s likely that their other outlets will all be Halal-certified as well.

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Malaysians Lost Up To RM30 Million In Online Shopping Fraud During MCO

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Between the beginning of the Movement Control Order (MCO) until July this year, the National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) received 300 complaints from the public about online purchase fraud resulting in losses of more than RM30 million total.

What you need to know: According to MTPN Welfare Bureau chief Datuk Seri Kenta Goh, the council was actually surprised at the large amounts of money the victims had lost through online purchases.
The council received complaints from just five states, with the highest number of complaints and losses coming from Johor and Selangor, followed by Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Negri Sembilan.
Kenta explained that the main reason customers had been duped online was simply due to the fact that more customers turned to online purchasing when the MCO was implemented, and many were tricked into believing the prices were on promotion.
He also highlighted that his team is a non-governmental organisation whose aim is to help consumers by channelling advisory services and act as a mediator between the Ministry of Domestic and Consumers Affairs (KPDNHEP), the police, and consumers.
Why it matters: This is an important reminder to the public to not believe everything they read online and to take the necessary steps to verify whether or not what they are seeing is true.
Nevertheless, even if members of the public face similar unfortunate circumstances, there are organisations out there who want to help.
What’s next: For those who need help, you can visit their website or visit their offices in Petaling Jaya and their new branch in George Town, Penang.
Read more:Consumers lost over RM30m on online puchases during MCO (The Sun Daily)

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10 Deaths In USJ Road Crash, Victims Include A Mother And 8 Children

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A road accident involving a trailer and three cars in Subang Jaya last night left 10 dead, including a mother and her eight children.

Based on several reports, the incident happened at the USJ rest area on the Elite Highway (Shah Alam-bound).
The Selangor Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 11.42 pm.
10 maut dalam kemalangan tiga kereta dan sebuah treler di R&R USJ Lebuhraya ELITE, awal pagi ini – Bomba Selangor📸 Bomba Selangor pic.twitter.com/dLYid9b0Ia— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) December 18, 2021
According to a department spokesperson, the accident involved two Proton Wira, a Perodua Axia and a trailer.
In a report by Malaysiakini, the woman, 37, and her eight children were travelling in one of the Proton Wira.
Sinar Harian reports that the children are five boys and 3 girls with ages ranging from 10-months-old to 17-years-old.
The woman’s husband and the father of the children, 50, survived with injuries. The 10th victim was a man driving the other Proton Wira.
The man who drove the Perodua Axia suffered a broken leg while the female passenger had light injuries.
The driver of the trailer and the two children with him are unhurt. All of the victims and bodies were sent to the Shah Alam Hospital.
Netizens blame drivers who speed on the road
Netizens who frequently use the highways pointed out that big vehicles such as lorries and buses often speed and endanger other road users.
It is time for us to wake up. The lorry and trailer drivers are always driving exceeding the speed limit and dangerously. We need better enforcement or else this will be a common news to us. My condolences to all the victims.— The_Cool_Guy (@vin_the_iceman) December 18, 2021
This is so true, not just big trailers, buses as well drive at fast lane.— Pixie (@AziraRashford) December 18, 2021
Indeed. I was once being flash high light by lorry behind me on the middle lane. When I ignored and not moving to the slow lane, the lorry speed cut me on the fast lane!— Serena Andrew (@serandrew8874) December 18, 2021
Meanwhile, another netizen advised others not to speculate on the cause of the accident and not to be quick to blame the driver of the trailer.
Inalillah, baik kita di reply twit ni berdiam seketika dari menunding jari terhadap driver lori. kita tak tahu lagi punca kemalangan. Memang betul atas jalan ada segelintir mereka yang memandu melulu tapi kemalangan tanpa habis lagi siasatan jangan kita memandai buat andaian.— Do 🐼 (@_firdauskamal) December 18, 2021

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393 On Aug 26, 2021: New High In Daily Covid Death Toll

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Today, 26 August, Malaysia recorded a new high in Covid-19 deaths, 393. The total death count to date is 15,211.

The previous high, 360, was recorded on 8 August.

Active cases are at 265,842, of which 990 are in ICUs and 487 require respiratory assistance.
A new record of 24,599 new cases was also recorded today.
In better news, 22,657 recovered today, which means that in total, 1,359,791 people here have recovered from the virus.
As of today, 13.8 million people have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccines.

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Orthopaedic Surgeon Shares Sad Tale Of A Mom Only Able To Afford Condensed Milk For Child

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It is no secret that living in poverty pushes people to do the best they can to survive another day.

And this is no different for mothers with their children as well.
An orthopaedic surgeon recently highlighted on Twitter that doctors should always ask what type of milk a mother is giving her child.
In his tweet, @twittimc or Timothy Cheng, said when he asked the mother of a young patient what type of milk her child consumes, the mother’s reply shocked him.

Always always always ask what type of milk the mother is giving her child. Me: Hi mama, baby minum susu jenis apa?Mum: Susu pekat campur airMe: Tengok boleh?Mum: (hands me this bottle of condensed milk) Susu tepung mahal la doc, tiada duit pic.twitter.com/SWiZ21uRxn— Timothy Cheng (@twittimc) April 18, 2023

According to Cheng, the mother had to feed her child diluted condensed milk because baby formula was too expensive and they had no money.
Basically the mother is giving condensed milk to the child mixed with water because they have no money to buy milk powder. Yup, social welfare is already on board and we have given a little bit to the mother to at least get some milk for Raya.Orthopedic surgeon Timothy Cheng
Despite food being a point of pride in Malaysia, so much so that we boast having the best cuisine the world over, there are children in Malaysia who are still not getting the nutrition they need.
According to a report by Unicef in 2019, Malaysia faces the threat of a double burden — stunting, and obesity.
This issue, according to the report, is usually caused by children not eating the right food or enough of the right foods.
In Malaysia, 20.7% of children under five suffer from stunting and 11.5% from wasting, 12.7% of children (5–19-year-olds) are obese.
The report also added that it cannot be denied that for many countries, including Malaysia, poverty adversely impacts the food choices of children.
Source: UNICEF Malaysia
Poor urban areas in Malaysia record higher percentages of malnourished children than the national average indicates.
In the comment section, netizens shared their thoughts on the issue as well.
Twitter user @ChrisanneChin shared:
I had a similar experience. Offered to buy milk powder for them but the father immediately rejected. He told me that if the child tasted the good, they will never want to drink the old again. And it would make his life a nightmare! Made me realise how low civil servants were paid.@ChrisanneChin via Twitter
Another Twitter user @moonloverzm said:
That’s sad and I hope she gets the help she needs. But I always say this coming from B40 myself — family planning. It’s traumatic for me to grow up poor, torn clothes, being teased and to bear relatives’ comments because we asked so many things. The duty is on the couple to plan well to have a child.@moonloverzm via Twitter
Meanwhile Twitter user @NurulShima_3 shared her experience with a similar experience.
There was once when my child had finished the milk and we were financially tight at that time. My body was also not producing milk. I could only afford to feed my child boiled water. So if there is a mother who is in trouble financially and has no money to buy the child’s needs, I don’t calculate, I just help. Because I have experienced it.@NurulShima_3 via Twitter

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