Hiding Information About Covid-19 Could Land You In Jail

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With the Covid-19 pandemic placing the entire country and most parts of the world under quarantine, information is quickly becoming a valuable commodity.
Authorities need fast and accurate information to successfully combat the virus’ spread as well as treating those infected.
What they don’t need is people lying or hiding details and information that could either save or endanger lives.
Vital information like medical records, recent travel history, and details regarding contacts with those who were infected or suspected of being positive with Covid-19 are critical in responding to the viral outbreak.
Travelers seen in protective facemasks.(Credit: Reuters/Malay Mail)
People who knowingly conceal information regarding the coronavirus are liable to a hefty fine or time behind bars.
Equally, individuals who think they might be infected – whether you’re showing symptoms or know that you’ve had contact with the infection – but still choose to go out and expose themselves in public can be brought to prosecution.
A woman being temperature scanned.(Credit: Bernama/Malay Mail)
According to Malaysian Bar president Salim Bashir, just like how disobeying the Movement Control Order can get you in trouble, the selfish acts mentioned above can place a person guilty of crimes under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.
Recently Malaysians were shocked by the news of a hospital in Kedah being forced to temporarily shut down after an infected patient failed to disclose their travel and contact history to hospitals staff, as well as stories of how a suspected coronavirus patient made a quick escape from a hospital in Jasin, Melaka before being apprehended by police and brought back to be isolated.
If you suspect yourself to be infected or know of anyone who might have had exposure to the contagion, do contact the authorities immediately.

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Woman Who Claimed She Found Nail Clippings In Rice At TTDI Restaurant Locks Account, Changes Username, Makes Comeback

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UPDATE: The Twitter account that made the allegation yesterday was discovered to have locked her account and changed her username this morning, however later in the afternoon, we discovered that she changed her username back to the old one and unlocked her account. The original post is now visible again on Twitter.

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Nail clippings are not something you would expect to find in your rice while dining out.
Twitter user @aliailysha posted two photos on the microblogging site yesterday which made many feel sick to the stomach.
She alleged that while having lunch with her mother at a restaurant in Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, they discovered six nail clippings in her mom’s plate of rice.
She also alleged that her mom had chewed two nail clippings before they realised what it was.
However, this allegation has taken a rather odd turn this morning.
After the original post went viral, amassing over 8k retweets, the post is now deleted.
Not only that, @aliailysha locked her Twitter account and changed her username to @hatsunebingus.
A screenshot of the post on Twitter before it was deleted.
The restaurant responded to the claims
Meanwhile, the restaurant posted a statement on its official Facebook page addressing the claim.
The restaurant apologised for allegedly serving the customer contaminated food and said they took the matter seriously.
The restaurant promised to investigate how the issue happened and reiterated that the customer’s safety and satisfaction are their utmost priority.
They also emphasised that the recent incident does not reflect the high standards they have set since the restaurant’s establishment.
As a promise, they will tighten their quality control and send their staff for food safety training.
In addition to their commitment to improving their services, they welcome customer feedback to prevent similar incidents from happening.
The restaurant ended the statement by thanking customers who have supported them all this time.

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PENJANA: Childcare Aid For Working Parents

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In the Short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) stimulus package worth RM35 billion announced today by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, aid worth RM200 million is provided to working parents.
To support working parents during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period, the government will subsidise childcare expenses.
An RM800 eVoucher for mobile childcare services will be provided per household and is valid from now until the end of August 2020
Income tax relief for childcare services expenses is also increased to RM3,000 for assessment years 2020 and 2021.
Aside from that, the government will provide a one-off RM5,000 grant to childcare centres registered with the Women, Family & Community Development Ministry.
This is to provide the financial  means necessary for these centres to comply with the new healthcare standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The incentive is also to train new practitioners for child nursing and early education courses under the Women, Family & Community Development Ministry.
These incentives will begin from June 2020 onwards and are expected to cover approximately 8,000 childcare centres, 5,000 households and estimated 10,000 new early education practitioners.

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You Can Celebrate Mooncake Festival This Year With Beautiful Jade Bunnies At Kwai Chai Hong

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Even though we experience year long sun and rain here in Malaysia, that’s not a reason to stop us from celebrating mid-autumn festivities like the Mooncake Festival.

Falling on 1st October this year, the Mooncake Festival is celebrated annually by Chinese and Vietnamese communities around the world, marked by the sudden appearance of mooncakes in your kitchen and advertisements of new and interesting mooncake flavours.

This year, you can celebrate the occasion by visiting Kuala Lumpur’s very own Chinatown, a.k.a Kwai Chai Hong. Translated literally as “Ghost Lane” or “Little Demon Alley”, the history-rich lane consisting of pre-war buildings was lovingly restored into beautiful instaworthy spots in April 2019.
Now, visitors of Kwai Chai Hong can celebrate the mooncake festival with 8 uniquely designed jade bunnies made by 8 local artists. Namely, Nini Marini, Master Siow, Habsah Saufi, Alice Chang, Pamela Tan, Drewfunk, Abdul Shakir, and Farah Mohan.
Big bunny, small bunny. (Credit: Facebook/KwaiChaiHong)
Also featured is a larger-than-life giant jade bunny. You might see it if you’re lucky. According to Kwai Chai Hong Facebook page, the bunny is scared of rain and only comes out to play on clear nights.
The Jade Rabbit is an important symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to the legend, the hardworking rabbit lives on the moon and is said to always be pounding something in a mortar.
Jade bunny designed by Nini Marini. (Credit: Facebook/KwaiChaiHong)
If you do decide to enjoy the bunnies and celebrate the occassion at Kwai Chai Hong, remember to appreciate the art installation by simply looking at them and appreciating the art with your heart.
Art installations are not meant to be interactive unless otherwise stated, and these bunnies do not like being touched.

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Pas Sementara Sabah: Why Is This An Issue?

The Sabah Temporary Pass (Pas Sementara Sabah/PSS) is a heavily politicised issue and major talking point in the January 2020 Kimanis by-election in Sabah.
Originally an idea of the Barisan government, PSS is going to be implemented by the Pakatan administration to tackle the migrant issue in the state and is set to be implemented by the middle of 2020.
PSS is set to replace three documents – the IMM13, the Kad Burung-Burung, and Sijil Banci that are used by Filipino migrants living in Sabah.
The card will cost RM120 and is renewable every 3 years besides boasting biometric security features such as fingerprinting and profile pictures.
Cardholders are also able to travel to the Peninsular for a month after obtaining the necessary permission from authorities.
It’s a subject of criticism by the opposition that affects over 100,000 people, but what is it?
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Decades-old problem
The immigration issue in Sabah isn’t something new as Filipinos have been migrating into the state for more than a few decades, mostly to escape the violence in the Mindanao region.
During the 1970’s, refugees were given the IMM13 document which allows them to work and raise families in Sabah but under the condition of them returning back to their home country once peace has been achieved there.
Forty years on, the descendants of these migrants prefer to stay in Sabah and are no longer accepted as citizens by the Filipino government.
Then in the 1980s, a new document called Kad Burung-Burung was then given to economic immigrants, followed by the Sijil Banci which was given to migrants in the 1990s.
The IMM13 was issued by Immigration, the Kad Burung-Burung by the Chief Ministerâ€™s Department, and the Sijil Banci by the National Security Council.
There are 51,1645 IMM13 holders, 47,518 Sijil Banci holders, and 39,892 have the Kad Burung-Burung.
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Sabah’s immigration issue
According to a 2015 Malaysian census, despite being the third-most populated state in Malaysia with 3.53 million people, Sabah has highest number of non-citizens at 870,400.
Historically, the population increased to 1 million in the 1980s from 653,600 in 1970s which then grew to 1.8 million in 1990, 2.6 million in 2000s, and 3.1 million in the 2010s.
This was attributed to the influx of foreigners from the Philippines who work as labourers.
Besides the increase in population issues, there are also instances where syndicates forge the documents and charge immigrants between RM400 and RM2,500 for a Sijil Banci even though the government stopped issuing the document since 1996.
Not only that, but there are also fears of another “Project IC“, an allegation that migrants were given Malaysian identification cards in the ’90s.
It’s alleged that an estimated 700,000 â€˜Project ICâ€™ citizens are currently in the state – 200,000 of whom are on the stateâ€™s current electoral roll.
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Those who oppose PSS
Those who oppose the implementation of PSS see the new document as a pass for illegal immigrants to enter and settle down in the state which they say will dilute the rights of Sabahans.
There were also calls for more research before it can be implemented in the state as the current government still has 3 years to go before the next general election.
They fear that if implemented carelessly, it will be abused, defeating the intended purpose of the document.
Former Defense Minister, Datuk Hishamuddin Tun Hussein Onn even said the move would endanger locals, citing the Lahad Datu invasion that happened a few years ago.
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Those who support PSS
The parties which support PSS see the card as a way to streamline the documents to make it easier for the Immigration Department to enforce the law.
Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin deflected claims of PSS as a “license” to obtain citizenship, and maintained that it is to keep track of the actual population in the state.
He also said PSS holders do not same rights as Malaysians, as their movements are limited within Sabah and added that it will be mainly used as documentation for education, employment, healthcare and marriage.
Academicians also had a say in the issue, saying that it’s the right move by the government to overcome the documentation issue in Sabah and also to monitor immigrants.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
What do the locals actually think?
Although it’s a major political issue raised by politicians, the residents of Kimanis appeared indifferent towards PSS.
Even the solidarity rally opposing PSS had a poor turn out because Kimanis residents weren’t interested and it was only attended by those living outside of the district.
There was another rally with 500 attendees but Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Shafie Apdal questioned whether the protestors are actually from Kimanis and whether they represent what Sabahans actually want.
Based on previous reports, what the people of Kimanis actually care about is one thing – infrastructure for the villagers such as fixing existing roads and improving the connectivity between the village and the outside world.

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Ramadan In Style This MCO With McDonald’s New Menu Items

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This year, Malaysians will be spending Ramadan under the movement control order (MCO). Despite the subdued festivities, McDonald’s Malaysia is still determined to celebrate the holy month with new offerings for their Ramadan menu.
The new Crispy Fish Foldover (RM16.99 for the set) and Ayam Goreng McD with Sweet and Spicy Sauce (RM15.49 for the 2-pc set) will be added to this year’s menu, in addition to their usual Ramadan menu items like the Grilled Chicken Foldover.
Since the Grilled Chicken Foldover has always been a hit, this year’s introduction of the fish version brings another option to customers with a crispy golden fish patty instead.
The Ayam Goreng McD selection promises to introduce chicken lovers to a brand new taste profile with a sweet & spicy sauce.
Our local fruits are also making a comeback to the McDonald’s dessert menu with the new Chocolate Banana McFlurry, Chocolate Banana Pie, Banana Sundae, and Strawberry Custard Pie.
A look at their new Ramadan menu.(Credit: McDonald’s Malaysia)
The McCafe will also be introducing new Kurma drinks for the Ramadan period, such as the Iced Kurma, Iced Kurma Latte, and Iced Kurma Milk.
McDonald’s Malaysia has also added precautionary measures for their delivery riders to ensure contactless delivery service for customers. All crew members are required to wear face masks and gloves, while take-away bags are sealed with the rider’s and crew’s temperature reading noted on the bag.

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Menara City One Residents Insist Overcrowding Was Due To Instructions By MoH

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The residents and management committee of Menara City One has insisted that the crowds formed during Covid-19 tests at the building on 24 April happened because the authorities demanded them to all come down at the same time.
This was in response to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah who said that the residents of Block B came down without being called.
We denied there was massive number of block B residents who came for 24 April 2020 intended screening for Block A, as mentioned by DG of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah in his press conference today.Menara City One residents and Management Committee via Malay Mail
During his daily Covid-19 briefing on 25 April, Dr Noor Hisham said that the overcrowding that happened at the condominium was a concern as it meant that social distancing rules were not adhered to.
It is a concern to the Ministry, because when we checked and looked into the report, the announcement was made only for Block A.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Malay Mail
According to Dr Noor Hisham, residents of both Block A and Block B came down for screening despite the Ministry only calling residents of Block A.
Residents of all ages stood cramped in the lift on their way to be screened by the Health Ministry. (Credit: Malaysiakini)
Previously, Malaysiakini reported that the residents of Menara City One complained about the way the Covid-19 tests were being conducted at the condominium.
The residents are afraid that the latest rounds of tests done could lead to a fresh wave of Covid-19 infections in the building. They said that the testing procedure was completely disorganised and left little to no social distancing, especially in the lifts.
In photographs and a video of the incident which was shared online, the residents were seen wearing face masks but standing almost shoulder to shoulder in the lift and in the long queue.
Dr Nik Nur Eliza, Menara City One Condominium managementâ€™s elected committee member said the residents were upset because this was the second time the authorities created unnecessary crowds.
A similar incident had occurred there during the previous round of testing on 8 April as well.
Residents were asked to come down altogether in large numbers at once.Dr Nik Nur Eliza via Malaysiakini
The residents at Block A of Menara City One queuing up for the late-night screening by health authorities on 24 April. (Credit: FMT)
After that incident, Eliza explained that the testing team from the Health Ministry agreed to stagger the testing procedure to one floor at a time. Though, she noted that it is possible the testing team was pressed for time on 24 April.
Menara City One has been placed under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) for almost one month. This was done on 30 March after the condominium recorded 17 positive Covid-19 cases.
Since then, there has been a total of 51 positive cases recorded there. However, there have been no new cases since 21 April.
Eliza shared that after the last 10 positive cases were identified on 21 April, another 40 individuals were identified as their close contacts and taken out from the building for quarantine.
This meant that the risk for the remaining residents had been reduced.
However, the residents were disappointed that the ministry still decided to conduct tests in such a poorly managed manner.

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Dep Minister Allegedly Flashes Middle Finger & Upsets Opposition MPs But Speaker Didn’t See It

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After a tense exchange in the Parliament yesterday, Deputy Plantation Industry & Commodities Minister Willie Mongin allegedly flashed his middle finger to the opposition bench, causing an uproar amongst the Members of Parliament (MPs).

This was after he had finished his winding up speech after which the opposition MPs responded with the word “pengkhianat” or traitor.
Based on reports by The Sun, Willie denied that he did such a thing when queried by the Dewan Speaker, Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun.
Meanwhile, Malay Mail reported that Azhar has said to the MPs today to file a motion with the Parliament committee if the incident is true.
He said that he didn’t make a ruling on Willie because he had sight problems.
Based on the reports, the opposition were unsatisfied with Willie after he did not answer Muar MP Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahmad’s question on imposing a windfall tax for the palm oil industry.
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Why Malaysian Fathers Need 7 Days Paternity Leave

Did you know that under the current Employment Act, there is NO provision for mandatory paid paternity leave?

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Yes, some public service employees do get paid paternity leave from 2 days to 2 weeks.
However, private sector employees are unfortunately at the mercy of their employer. Which means, some dads miss the birth of their child.
Thatâ€™s TERRIBLE.

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Thankfully, the Human Resources Ministry is looking to update the current labour laws and have proposed 3 days of paternity leave to be included in the Employment Act.
However, Womenâ€™s Aid Organisation & Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) donâ€™t think thatâ€™s enough.

â€œThe Ministry of Human Resources should introduce at least seven days of paternity leave for fathers in the private sector, similar to the current paternity leave in the public sector.â€
Sumitra Visvanathan, Executive Director of WAO
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â€œThe environment has changed over the years, and there is far greater recognition about human dignity, human values, worker rights. It is long overdue for a comprehensive overhaul of various labour laws.â€
J. Solomon, MTUC secretary-general via Malay Mail
Currently, only 7 countries in Asia have provisions for paternity leave, including Bangladesh, Cambodia and Philippines.
Thatâ€™s right guys, even Bangladesh is more advanced than us.
Determined to push for change, WAO has also launched a petition to include at least 7 days of paternity leave in the Employment Act.

But we hear you asking, â€œFatherâ€™s need to holiday so long, meh?â€

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And the answer is yes and no. No, itâ€™s not a holiday. Yes, they need more days. Hereâ€™s why:
Fathers are more active in childcaring
The Economist reports of a study that reveals fathers who take paternity leave are more likely to feed, dress, bathe and play with their child long after the leave period has ended.

Fathers have better relationship with their kids
The US Labour Department also found that fathers who take longer paternity leaves find more satisfaction in parenting and engage more with their children.

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The child learns faster
A study by the University of Oslo discovered that paternity leave was linked to improvements in childrenâ€™s learning abilities. Daughters, in particular, excel if their fathers took time off.

Thereâ€™s gender equality in housework
This might bring joy to the ladies especially. Fathers who take longer paternity leave participate more in housework and childcare.

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This means that the home becomes a gender balanced place, thus setting a fine example to their kids.
Better work-life balance for fathers
With compulsory paid leave, work will interfere less with family life and fathers can balance their responsibilities at work and at home better.

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Mothers get more money
Paternal leave will also give women the time and flexibility
to take part in the economy since sheâ€™s experiencing less burden at home.
Thereâ€™s also a study from Sweden showed that for every month that fathers took paternity leave, the motherâ€™s income increased by 6.7%

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So guys, what do you think? Is 7 days of paternity leave enough?
Or should it be more/less?
Let us know!


White Alphard Blocking Pedestrian Walkway Has Netizens Shaking Their Heads

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If there is one thing that Malaysia does not lack, it’s parking drama.

A viral tweet shared by Twitter user @monkeydisease shows a white Alphard parked on a pedestrian zebra crossing, blocking the way for any soul walking by.
She tweeted saying she had to walk on the street with her baby in a stroller because the safer lane was blocked.
Wow, Alphard got the number plate J*** but no money to park at proper parking? Sad story. Had to walk on the street with my baby in a stroller because of this rich fam (2 ladies and a man going for a run in the park). Kalau kerusi roda (wheelchair) how?@monkeydisease via Twitter
She added that she hoped their finances would turn for the better so they can park comfortably in a parking lot and so pedestrians can have their sidewalk back.
As usual, netizens did not disappoint with their comments.
It all boils down to their attitude – wanting to make it easier for themselves even if it means troubling others just shows that they don’t care – for their own convenience at others’ expense. Selfish people. And don’t even get me started on those drivers who do not stop at pedestrian crossing. All behave the same.@doordonotok via Twitter
Meanwhile Twitter user @_JetLag asked OP to contact the municipal council’s towing service so that they can tow away any vehicles blocking pedestrian paths.
Twitter user @rmzhafran on the other hand, suggested that summons be given according to the class of the car.
According to him, this would scare drivers from irresponsible parking in spaces meant for pedestrians.
Have you ever had to face issues like this?
If you have, do share with us your experiences!

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Are You Underpaid? Head Over To This Malaysian IG Page To Check And Compare

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Employers in Malaysia are named as one of the stingiest paymasters in the whole of Southeast Asia when it comes to paying employee salaries, according to Utusan Malaysia.

The issue of salary disparity isn’t new in Malaysia but the recent news spurred an Instagram page to be set up so Malaysians can anonymously share their salary amount and avoid being underpaid.
The Instagram page @malaysianpaygap shares details such as the job scope, position, age, duration in the field, salary details, race, gender, academic qualifications and more so other people can check if they are receiving the pay they should get.

Anyone is welcome to send in information anonymously and the messages will be deleted once posted.
The page has quickly earned a large number of followers with 10.9k followers and counting.
Although it was once taboo to share your salary details, people are seemingly starting to realise that keeping their salary details confidential benefits only the employers.
Hopefully, the Instagram page will encourage pay transparency so Malaysians can advocate for better wages for themselves. It’s about time.
Netizens praised the anonymous founders of the page for helping fellow Malaysians to get their due pay.
Thanks for sharing! I actually wanted to start an anonymous account like this before. Main reason is that most Malaysians are severely underpaid & taken advantage of!Keep up the good work promoting more transparent content like this!'Your salary is confidential' – my ass…— Money & Malaysian Living (@HelmiHasanBH) February 23, 2022
Thanks to this page, some people found out that the people they know were really underpaid.
Another netizen suggested employers share their salary details next because some of them are grossly overpaid while their employees try to make ends meet.
wowzers. thanks to this ig I realized people from my uni course are really underpaid. no wonder so many of us left jadi surirumah or start own business🙃— Penny Pincher (@FrugalFliza) February 23, 2022
Share your boss's wages too. Some of them are ridiculously overpaid!— Psikologi Songsang (@psikosong) February 24, 2022
Having an Instagram page like @malaysianpaygap is just the start in the fight for better pay. Hopefully, something worthwhile will come out of it.
Meanwhile, AEON Co and AEON BiG were recently praised for raising the minimum wage to RM1,500 from RM1,100 ahead of the government’s mandate.
While it’s not a huge amount for some people, the salary increase helps alleviate their employees’ living costs.
READ MORE: Aeon Raises Minimum Wage To RM1,500 Ahead Of Govt’s Mandate

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Schoolgirl Faces Rape Threats, Gets Accused Of Being Autistic After Exposing Teacher’s Rape Jokes

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A schoolgirl Ain, 17, recently revealed on Twitter that her male teacher made rape jokes during a Physical Education class.

According to her, the teacher explained there were many laws protecting sexual abuse against minors, hence you should “rape girls when they are older than 18, not the ones younger than 18”.
Allegedly, the teacher also said that if boys were raped, they wouldn’t report it because it feels good for them.
The video quickly went viral on Malaysian social media over the weekend, as Ain revealed the deep-seated sexism and tolerence for sexual harassment that exists in our school system.
Ain’s father recounts the story on his post.(Credit: Saiful Nizam/Facebook)
‘You’re emotional and sensitive because you’re a girl’
After her initial shock at the male teacher’s rape joke, she reached out to her counselling teacher for help. Shockingly, the counselling teacher dismissed her completely.
this is what my councelling teacher said when i referred to him. pic.twitter.com/oZsjjo12Hb— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ant33ater) April 24, 2021
According to a screenshot of texts shared, the counsellor told her that male teachers tend to teach to male students, and that it was normal to joke like that.
Additionally, the counsellor also said that Ain was being too emotional and sensitive because she is a girl, and then proceed to suggest a therapy session.
Later on, this counsellor also attempted to rationalize the teacher’s behaviour. He stated that while what the teacher said is wrong, different teachers have different teaching styles.
Taking it to the police and taking on the backlash
Ain’s father then took her to the police station so she could lodge a police report.
In a Facebook post, her father Saiful Nizam recounted how immediately after, he and his daughter received backlash from school authorities, teachers, fellow parents, and other students for the action.
yes…i..got a rape threat from one of my male schoolmates at school.i cried.#MakeSchoolASaferPlace— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ant33ater) April 25, 2021
Many claimed that the family had disgraced the name of the school by lodging the police report. Many more claimed that such rape jokes were common and should be taken as just a joke.
Later on, another schoolteacher from Ain’s school allegedly claimed that Ain is autistic in an attempt to invalidate her response on the matter.
EXCUSE ME, we’re not in the 90’s la malaysia. even if im autistic doesnt mean im stupid? Have you even heard of Greta Thunberg? Even she has aspergers. STOP LA STEREOTYPES CMNI, YOU ARE TEACHERS. theres so much things wrong with the education system rn idek where to start. pic.twitter.com/rrZpQPBMN5— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ant33ater) April 26, 2021
According to screenshots shared to Ain, her schoolteacher claimed that Ain (and the internet) never bothered to listen to the male teacher’s point of view, saying that if the male teacher had truly done something wrong, then he will have received due punishment.
However, they are not alone
While there were people who criticized the family for “taking a joke too seriously”, others flooded to support them. Ain’s Twitter hashtag #MakeSchoolASaferPlace was trending the whole weekend, with many fellow female students stepping up to share their stories of experiencing similar instances of sexual harrassment.
Ain’s father is also supportive of her, saying that she has a right to feel safe in her school environment.
This issue garnered a lot of attention from various groups. It has become a starting point for real change in our education institutions so that we can provide and build quality education for future generations.Saiful Nizam is positive that this awareness will lead to positive changes.

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Malaysia’s Developing Two COVID-19 Vaccines

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In a statement made today (June 13), Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba has revealed that Malaysia is developing two types of Covid-19 vaccines under the Institute for Medical Research (IMR).

It is part of our efforts to increase our capacity for vaccine development, as well as in preparing for future pandemics.Dr Adham in a statement on Sunday (June 13)
The two vaccines in progress are the ribonucleic acid vaccine or messenger RNA vaccines (mRNA) and the inactivated vaccine types.
Malaysia currently offers three vaccines under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. They are Pfizer-BioNTech (an mRNA vaccine), Sinovac (inactivated vaccine) and AstraZeneca (Adenovirus-Based vaccine).
Explaining coronavirus vaccine types to science-challenged people
The best Covid-19 vaccine is the first one that is available to you. However, if you want to know more about how these vaccines work, Verywell Health published an article with experts sharing creative explanations on how mRNA technology works.
Dr. Tom Frieden, a physician trained in infectious diseases, compared the vaccine to e-mails and Snapchat.
An mRNA vaccine doesn't actually contain the virus itself. Think of it as an email sent to your immune system that shows what the virus looks like, instructions to kill it, and then—like a Snapchat message—it disappears. Amazing technology.— Dr. Tom Frieden (@DrTomFrieden) December 15, 2020
The former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) likens the mRNA as a deleted email or a disappearing Snapchat. It doesn’t actually do anything to your immune system or the virus but instead sends instructions to your body’s inbox to interpret it. And then, it gets erased.
If music is more your preference over e-mails, then think of it as the catchiest part of a song.
mRNA #vaccines are like playing the most catchy part of a song on loop until it's recognizable even without the whole song and you can stop it from being played again immediately …Sooo basically, we're using #COVID19 spike proteins to rickroll your immune system. #medtwitter https://t.co/dawbH2CM5w pic.twitter.com/pDQhcZt5Oi— Amar Kelkar MD (@amarkelkar) December 14, 2020
Dr Amar Kelkar, a current fellow at the University of Florida Health division of hematology and oncology, likens mRNA to the catchiest part of a song. That part of the song, or the protein, in this case, will be so recognizable that your body will be able to detect it later on if the virus enters your body.
While there weren’t any creative explanations to what an inactivated vaccine is, the tl;dr version is that its genetic code triggers the body to make viral proteins (not the whole virus) which is enough to train the immune system to attack.
READ MORE: Should Malaysia Follow The Philippines And Not Tell You What Vaccine You’re Getting?

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Is It Haze Season Already? Areas Across Malaysia Show “Unhealthy” API Level

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Looks like it might be best to keep those face masks on because several areas across Malaysia are showing signs of poor air quality.

Official Air Pollutant Index (API) readings published by the Air Pollutant Index of Malaysia (APIMS) system recorded “yellow” or unhealthy air quality between 1 and 2 March in parts of the Klang Valley and Pahang.
API readings recorded by the mobile continuous air quality monitoring (MCAQM) station in Johan Setia, Klang showed the area maxing out the yellow meter at 188, while the API in Banting and Petaling Jaya reached a maximum of 165 and 149, respectively.
In Rompin, Pahang, the API had maxed out at 140.
(APIMS)
Hazy skies
Malaysians, meanwhile, have been making their own observations of the current weather. Taking to social media, some shared snapshots showing supposedly hazy conditions where they were, while others questioned if the “haze season” was back in town.
I just saw the haze at the KL skyline— Teacher Nur Lisa (@TeacherNurLisa1) March 1, 2021
I wonder when is the haze season gona start 😂#malaysiaweather #hazeinmalaysia#malaysia— Eshvin Gill (@EshvinGill) March 1, 2021
@metmalaysia Salam. Mengapa ada keadaan haze di pinggiran Taman Tun Dr Ismail KL? Cuaca kering? pic.twitter.com/sWZXhCWtkq— wdominic (@wdominic) March 2, 2021
Looking out our own windows, we also saw Kuala Lumpur’s skyline appearing slightly smoggy – a gloomy sight considering that the Department of Environment (JAS) reported that the country’s air quality had improved with us having more days with clean air during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period between 1 March and 28 April 2020.
Image of the KL skyline captured at around 11am on 2 March.(TRP)
Transboundary haze
Smoggy skies have also recently been reported across Southeast Asia with countries like Thailand, Singapore, and Indonesia showing poor air quality.

According to the latest report from the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), isolated hotspots – where fires have most likely occurred – were detected in Myanmar, Thailand, as well as in Sumatra, Indonesia and Peninsular Malaysia.
These hotspots are expected to intensify due to prolonged dry conditions predicted over the region.
ASMC data from January 2021 also show fires occurring across Southeast Asia and moderate smoke haze observed over larger areas of Cambodia, as well as over parts of Thailand and Myanmar.
(ASMC)
Just the usual heat
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) also forecasts another sweaty season for the nation as the Northeast Monsoon – which is expected to end in mid-March – would bring about less rain, especially in the northern parts of the peninsular.
Despite the warmer days and nights, MetMalaysia explained that everything was still normal when it comes to Malaysia and the heat.
The hot weather we’re currently experiencing is a normal phenomenon throughout February and April each year.Weather Observations From Mac to Aug 2021 via MetMalaysia

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API Table (hourly)
MCAQM station arrives in Serian to provide accurate data on air quality in the division
It's haze season again, Malaysia!
STATUS KUALITI UDARA SEBELUM DAN SEPANJANG TEMPOH PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN OLEH JABATAN ALAM SEKITAR
Dust haze settles over Phuket
Air quality hits unhealthy levels in northern part of Singapore
Forest fire alert raised for 6 regencies in Indonesia's Riau province
Regional Haze Situation
Information on Hotspot
Review of Regional Haze Situation for January 2021
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Covid-19: All-Time High Today (Dec 10) With 2,234 Cases

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This story is no longer accurate as the highest number of new cases reached is 4,029 on 16 Jan 2021.

Malaysia recorded 2,234 daily Covid-19 cases today, 10 December, the highest since the pandemic hit the country in January.
Selangor recorded the highest number of new cases today with 1,428 cases – most of which are from Seruling Cluster (842 cases) and Hentian Cluster (315 cases).
Sabah comes in second with 274 cases, followed by Perak with 115 cases.
Seruling cluster in Selangor was detected on 8 December and involved three districts – Klang, Hulu Selangor and Petaling. The index case tested positive for Covid-19 through workplace screening on 4th December.
Hentian Cluster was officially announced on 19 October in Hulu Langat, Selangor. The index case tested positive on 15 October and has since spread to Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Negeri Sembilan.
Credit: Health Ministry (MOH)
The Health Ministry (MOH) also revealed that three more deaths were recorded today, along with 5 new clusters detected.
Currently, Malaysia has 11,867 active infections and 396 lives lost to the coronavirus.
Status Terkini #COVID19, 10 Dis 2020Kes sembuh=1,112Jumlah kes sembuh=66,236 kesKes baharu positif=2,234 kes (2,229 tempatan, 5 import)Jumlah positif=78,499 kesKes kematian=3Jumlah kes kematian=396 kesKes dirawat di ICU=124 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan=60 kes pic.twitter.com/fBDivHBmoC— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) December 10, 2020

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Woman driver attacked by mob in Uptown Kota Bharu

Twitter went viral again when a Twitter user posted up a video with the caption “Malu la hok jate bahae tino” which means â€œShameful! Men attacking women!â€.
The video lasts 53 seconds and has been viewed over 112,000 views in just a day.
It shows a woman in a white Toyota Camry with a Kuala Lumpur number plate attacked by a group of men in Uptown Bazaar in Kelantan.

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Malu la hok jate bahae tino pic.twitter.com/UXFPiNwLVe
â€” Asrul Muzaffar (@asrulmm) May 23, 2019

Twitterjaya is 50/50 on this issue, as some are saying that she was the cause of the commotion whilst others say bystanders shouldn’t have interfered.

TranslateTkleh la mcm tu kak kau main langgar kedai org mcm tu je. Ni uptown bukan highway tau kak kau biar faham sikit eh. Mcm mana org tak marah dgn org2 sekali kau nak langgar. Mu tkpehe lagi pah ko mu aku tapa
â€” Alice (@alice_elysha) May 24, 2019

nak settle pompan tu biar yang tuan kedai settle, ni sume laki nak join, cam kecut sangat nak lawan ngan pompan yang lemah ni😌 pompan tu satu hal, pakai kete mahal mentality otak letak mana? kete mahal pangai tak mahal🤦🏻♀
â€” n 🌿 (@nnninnna_) May 24, 2019

Though many don’t understand why things got so ugly.

Gunalah budibicara yg baik, ke ore pas belako… Kuat agamo belako… Settlelah molek. Ada lah salah silap tu… Nak main kasar bakpo.. Keh bodo tu..
â€” airie johan™Â® (@airiejohan) May 24, 2019

Aku rasa kalau betul salah perempuan ni sekali pun tak patut sampai rosak kan kereta dia wehh agak2 arr kalau kena dekat kita macam mana rasa? Kalau nak bertekak nak maki hamun hah buat jaa tak perlu nak hancur rosak kan kereta dia. Pendapat aku laa 🙃
â€” Ù…Ø§Ø±ÙŠÙ†ÙŠ ÙŠÙˆØ³Ù â™¡ (@meynimarini) May 24, 2019

Though because alot of the tweets were in Kelantanese slang, some took the liberty explaining the tweet in plain Malay.
Explaining how that the lady was driving through the Uptown Parkson area in Kota Bahru was honking because she wanted people to make way for her like a queen.
On top of that, whilst driving, she had ran over people’s toes, but she should have stayed in the car as advised by some.

1. Awek driver tu lalu celah Uptown Parkson KB kemudian dok hon suruh orang bagi jalan.2. Dia drive sampai terlanggar barang jualan dan kaki pengunjung.3. Waktu orang dok kerumun, ada yang nasihat awek tu dok diam2 dalam kereta tapi dia keluar dan jerit2
â€” Asrul Muzaffar (@asrulmm) May 23, 2019

Yes guys, she supposedly ran over people’s feet!

😠 siapa suruh pijak kaki org
â€” Ó‡ilman (@HilmanxD) May 24, 2019

Kota Bharu police have said that it was all a big mistake as reported by Berita Harian.
She hadn’t intentionally meant to be rude and she got out of her car  because she was unable to continue driving because the road was obstructed.
Unfortunately, when she got down, she was assaulted by the men.
Thankfully she was saved by some other men, and later, a patrolling police officer had also stepped in to break up the commotion.
A 26 year-old hawker has been arrested for further questioning and police are seeking out more of the men involved in the commotion.

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This video was somewhat of a deja-vu for some, remembering a recent incident in Keramat.

teringat kes viral haritu pasal laki tampar perempuan sbb perempuan tu tak bagi signal + kurang ajar. tapi bukan jadi kat kelantan, kat tempat lain. so of course la semua marah kat orang2 tu je. ni tunggu lah nanti dah viral mesti semua duk â€œkel kelâ€ hahahahaha lol
â€” 🤫 (@dihahmfrds) May 23, 2019

Women are also standing up for each other.

Gila apa ramaiÂ² gitu nak serang perempuan. Ye lah even dia salah try la, try kawal emosi settle cara baik. Hm
â€” ËŒmelÉ™nËˆkÅlÄ“É™ (@namakubal) May 24, 2019

marah sekalipun, jangan pukul perempuan
â€” 🛀 (@xoxoumirah) May 23, 2019


“If I Was Younger, I Would Ask For Your Number” Anwar’s Praise For Form 6 Student Takes A Turn

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During a Temu Anwar session in Negeri Sembilan on 24 June 2023, Adriana, a Form 6 student of SMK Tunku Ampuan Durah, posed two questions to the prime minister.

Her first question was whether the prime minister was confident that Malaysia could be a first-world country in the future.
She asked what the government and the younger generation should do so that Malaysia is in line with the other developed countries.
Her second question pertained to the falling value of the Ringgit and what would the government do to manage the issue.
"Kalau saya muda saya dah minta nombor telefon," seloroh Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang memuji pelajar tingkatan enam SMK Tunku Ampuan Durah, Adriana ketika bertanya soalan kepadanya. #AWANInews #YXM pic.twitter.com/Q1VAn2OOA5— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) June 24, 2023
Before prime minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim answered her questions, he praised the young woman for her impeccable speech.
He also jokingly said he would have asked for her number if he was younger. The crowd burst into laughter. Anwar continued to say it was just a joke and his wife, Wan Azizah, was watching.
While it was humorous to some, netizens found issues with what Anwar said to the young woman.
Although they knew it was a joke, they believed what he said was not fitting for someone leading a nation, and it was inappropriate.
A netizen said if this was said in an office setting, the Human Resources department would have issued a warning letter due to sexual harassment.
It’s a joke. But is it fitting for a nation state leader?— Hazar (@ShariqHazard) June 25, 2023
He has done this before with Amelia. Now with a form 6 student. This is not okay. It is wrong on so many level. Macam orang tua miang.— Fatihah (@fatihah_work) June 24, 2023
Kalau di ofis HR dah bagi sexual harrasment warning letter dah nie … setiap kali, and we keep letting him meet our youngsters.— tsaji_peah (@visvick32) June 24, 2023
Meanwhile, another netizen pointed out that Anwar did something similar to local actress Amelia Henderson in a previous Temu Anwar event.
Amelia, who was the moderator/host at the event, posed Anwar a question. Before answering, Anwar said he had a problem because he forgot the question whenever he looked at Amelia.
Anwar continued to joke that Wan Azizah was watching and told the audience not to play around.
He said his wife would start to question him: You said it’s Temu Anwar but it’s Temu Amelia.
While it was likely that Anwar was trying to break the ice by cracking jokes during the Temu Anwar events, it could come across the wrong way to the general public.
As a netizen puts it, a bad joke is a bad joke.
Best part haha pic.twitter.com/UwXYXYlBS5— Aku dan sesuatu (@faizkml) March 19, 2023
@n_izzah @eelhumm @drwanazizah. Tolong bisikkan pd telinga DSAI yg this is not cool. Lawak bapak2 ni as public figure boleh jadi distasteful. Please read the room. I strongly believe in DSAI & his cause. But this is not cool.— Profiter du moment (@erwansays) June 25, 2023
Bad joke is a bad joke @anwaribrahim .— loque (@loque_loqo) June 24, 2023

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[Watch] Over 300 Youths Marched To Subang To Help ‘Cuci’ Flood Victims’ Homes

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Malaysians were proud to be a part of and witness the “long march” undertaken by a group of more than 300 youth volunteers who walked to Kampung Bukit Lanchong in Subang Jaya, Selangor to help flood victims clean their homes and neighbourhoods following the aftermath of the recent floods.

A video shared by social activist Adam Adli showed a very long line of volunteers marching along the road in their yellow construction boots while carrying brooms, buckets and other supplies needed for their selfless escapade.
Long march! Can’t thank the volunteers enough. Exemplary dedication despite all the hurdles. #CuciMalaysia #DaruratBanjir pic.twitter.com/zAm7NYoE8X— Adam Adli 🏴 (@AdamAdli) December 26, 2021
The “Cuci Mega” post-flood relief effort was apparently organised by the Cuci Malaysia group which has been actively helping clean up areas affected by the floods.
Adam said that they initially expected only about 100 people to join their crew, but was astounded when over 300 people signed up and showed up for cleanup day.

He explained that volunteers chose to walk, and took a scenic 1.5km route in order not to interrupt the flow of traffic to and from the village that was, as he said, “jam-packed” with volunteers and other NGOs that came to help out there.
Didn’t anticipate this many of volunteers today. Over 300 people turn up (we were expecting 100+)! Tried our best to manage. Our volunteers walked for 1.5 kms so we don’t interrupt the traffic in kampung. Jam packed with volunteers from diff organisations. #CuciMalaysia— Adam Adli 🏴 (@AdamAdli) December 26, 2021
Netizens were themselves astonished by the efforts shown by the volunteers to help aid their fellow rakyat and wished the volunteers well.
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏 stay safe juga please.— Saiful Nizam #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@saifulnizam769) December 26, 2021
Some even expressed their own intentions of volunteering to help flood victims when they can too.
thanks to you and your team for organising everythingmany of us are looking for opportunity to helpdespite the only thing that we have hanya lah sekelumit tenaga dan waktu— Syefri Zulkefli 🇲🇾 (@chapree) December 26, 2021
Others took shots at the media for not giving the volunteers the shout out they deserve.
Mana reporter? Ini yg patut jadi berita muka depan. Reporter sampah!! @501Awani @bernamadotcom @BuletinTV3— lai en (@songkreng) December 26, 2021
Meanwhile, a number of the volunteers themselves took the opportunity to share their feelings of fulfilment after having participated in such an event.
“Dari depan! Semut berkawad satu satu hora hore”Entahlah. Barai, makan paling lambat pun happy. Pelik aku team ni 😂 #CuciMalaysia pic.twitter.com/LnSrO4686N— Cila 🌼 (@shielalaaidas) December 26, 2021
Done for today at Kampung Bukit Lanchong! Thank you @DapurJalanan @LigaRakyatLRD @CuciMalaysia pic.twitter.com/ETHw5riBfn— Cino (@AimanHkim) December 26, 2021
Team Bukit Lanchong! Thank you for the opportunity @CuciMalaysia Harap secebis kudrat yang disumbangkan dapat meringankan sedikit beban mangsa mangsa banjir 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/CdXz7oBN6R— DZ ⚡ (@dzikreyy) December 26, 2021
With team @CuciMalaysia today at Kg. Bukit Lanchong. pic.twitter.com/cvcrIcHBhP— ChocolateStarfish (@cheesebedebah) December 26, 2021
For a bit of context, the “Long March” was a historic event that happened in 1934 when the Communists suffered an initial defeat to the Nationalists during the Chinese Civil War and were forced to retreat by walking for a distance of about 10,000km back to safer territories.
This event is said to be one of the moments which solidified Chairman Mao Zedong’s rise to power to form the People’s Republic of China.

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High Tide Phenomenon Affects Coastal Areas Of Selangor Resulting In Floods

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Several areas in Klang and Sabak Bernam were affected by the high tide phenomenon this morning which struck the Selangor coastal area.

Late last month, the Selangor Disaster Management Unit released a statement predicting the phenomenon’s occurrence, saying it was expected to take place in late September and early October.
The Sun Daily reported that five areas were forecast to be hit by floods due to the high tides, namely Klang, Sepang, Kuala Langat, Kuala Selangor, and Sabak Bernam.
Bird’s eye view of the high tide situation in Jeram, Selangor, yesterday evening, 19 September. (Credit: Facebook)
This morning, Bernama reported that flood levels were knee-high at Pengkalan Nelayan Sungai Udang and Kampung Baru Telok Gong at 8am. Meanwhile, floodwaters had also entered a few houses nearby the fishermen’s jetty.
According to the head of the Selangor State Disaster Management Unit Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yusof, overflowing seawater crossed the barrier in Klang and affected Ban Sungai Keramat Kampung Batu 4, Ban Batu 7 (Kampung Sementa), Kampung Tok Muda and Pengkalan Nelayan Batu 7 Kampung Sementa at 11.30am.
Three houses in the Kampung Pendamar area were flooded due to the overflow of seawater but the water began to recede gradually. Tires and fortifications built on the coast are strong and in good condition. The situation is still safe and under control.Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yusof via Bernama (Translated from BM)

#INFOKINI Fenomena air pasang sudah melebihi had daripada kebiasaan dan telah menghalang lalu-lintas. Rumah penduduk berhampiran telah dimasuki air di Kuala Selangor.Sumber: Bomba dan Penyelamat#MediaSelangor. pic.twitter.com/MOHDWa59OD— Media Selangor (@Media_Selangor) September 20, 2020

Ahmad Fairuz said that Jeti Pengkalan Nelayan Kampung Delek, Jalan Banting Pandamaran, Pengkalan Sungai Udang in Kampung Baru Telok Gong, Kampung Tradisi and Kampung Pendamar were also flooded.
In Sabak Bernam, a small overflow was detected to have crossed the barrier in the areas of Bagan Sekinchan, Pantai Batu 23, Sungai Haji Dorani, Bagan Sungai Besar, Sungai Burung, Parit Baru Baruh, Kampung Baru, and Sungai Nibong.
Regardless, Ahmad Fairuz assured that the situation was still under control.
So far, no settlement areas have been affected.Ahmad Fairuz Mohd Yusof via Bernama (Translated from BM)

Fenomena air pasang besar di jeti Kampung Nelayan, Telok Gong dekat Pelabuhan Klang menyebabkan air laut melimpah masuk ke sekitar kawasan jeti pic.twitter.com/i8wCoCZ3NM— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) September 20, 2020

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How Digi’s New Prepaid Plan Makes Connectivity And Protection More Accessible For Malaysians Who Need It Most

As Malaysia and the rest of the world move towards a ‘new normal’, it is clear that there will be a change in priorities and lifestyle habits for many of us.
In pre-Covid-19 times, climbing the corporate ladder and staying fit may be high on everyone’s list. During the peak of the pandemic, these goals would probably take a back seat, reverting to prioritising the basic needs of food, shelter, and job security.
At the same time, many realised that the Internet has become a necessity in order to keep businesses running. The infectious nature of the virus and the uncertainty it brings also prompted many insurance companies to extend their coverage to offer financial protection for their customers.

Connection and protection are what we need to brave the ‘new normal’

(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)

The resumption of economic activities is a gradual process, which means that companies are encouraged to give employees the option of remote-working for the time being. This is to minimise the chances of crowding and possible infections that may stem for it, as not all jobs can be done from home.
And for remote-working to be effective, stable and affordable Internet connection is key. This also accelerates the adoption of contactless payment, which is urged by the World Health Organisation to reduce chances of virus transmission.
On the other hand, health concerns have propelled the need for insurance coverage to the top of many Malaysians’ priority list. With more lay-offs expected after the Raya season, people are worried if they have the means to handle emergencies should anything unfortunate happen. This is especially so since Covid-19 vaccines are still undergoing trials and will not be made available to the public anytime soon.

But not everyone can afford to have an Internet plan and pay hefty insurance premiums every month

(Credit: Digi)

While most Malaysians are able to find a call and data plan that fits their budget; insurance plans are still regarded as a form of luxury. On top of the many bills that need to be paid, not many can afford to include insurance premium into their monthly household expenditure.
Understanding this, Digi came up with a new product called Digi Abadi – a prepaid Internet plan that comes with free life insurance coverage. This product is the result of Digi’s collaboration with AXA Affin Life Insurance, which is also the first-of-its-kind in Malaysia. According to Digi’s Chief Marketing Officer Loh Keh Jiat, this plan offers Malaysians an affordable way to care for their loved ones in this day and age.

We understand the renewed urgency to be insured while being able to manage spend on essentials such as connectivity. And so, we developed this plan to give customers the peace of mind of knowing they are protected without any additional financial commitments.Chief Marketing Officer of Digi, Loh Keh Jiat

The prepaid plan’s starter kit is priced at RM28, which offers users 3GB of data along with a life insurance for 30 days. The life insurance coverage provides financial coverage for death, accidental death, and funeral expenses – all of which comes up to about RM40,000.
Users will continue to be covered by the life insurance as long as they continue with the Digi Abadi plan, which is priced at only RM20 in subsequent months. After a year on the plan, users will be rewarded with a “loyalty bonus” of extra data and death benefit. Overall, Digi Abadi users can expect to enjoy 6GB of data and RM55,000 in financial coverage should they continue with this prepaid plan after three years.

Embracing the ‘new normal’ is not going to be easy, but we can do this together

(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)

There is nothing ‘normal’ with the ‘new normal’ – it is a term that describes how humankind can carry on as best as we can during the uncertain times caused by a pandemic. It is a drastic change that, understandably, we need time to adjust to.
But no matter what, remember that we are all in this together and we can overcome this crisis, because #kitajagakita.

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[Watch] Penniless Father Cries After Getting Free Food For His Kids

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Sacrifice is part and parcel of a parent’s life.

A father, who was penniless, went viral after he was forced to go to a restaurant in Kajang for help.
According to the restaurant owner, Mohd Shafie, the restaurant was about to close at the time of the incident.
He suddenly received a call from the staff, indicating that someone had asked for free food.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by mStar (@mstaronlineofficial)
He pointed out that a closed-circuit television (CCTV) was installed in the restaurant.
So, he opened the link on his mobile phone to find out what happened through the CCTV.
From the CCTV footage, it is believed that the man is in distress.
He told the staff to prepare two extra large portions of food for him without further ado.
When the employee handed over the food to the man, the father could not hold back his tears for a moment and kept expressing his gratitude to the employee.Mohd Shafie to mStar on the father couldn’t hold back his emotions.
He pointed out that the father, who was in distress, also said he would return to pay when he had money.
However, the employees told the latter that this was their wish and that he did not need to worry about it.
The father left afterwards while wiping away tears.
When A Man Becomes A Father
Mohd Shafie, who shared the incident with mStar, said the man only appeared once in his restaurant, and he never saw him again.
He said that seeing such a bleak picture made him feel sad.
However, it also made him feel deeply that a father’s love for his children is amazing.
My wife is three months pregnant, and we will welcome our first child. Since we are about to become parents, we can understand how a father cares for and protects his child.Mohd Shafie to mStar on his feeling of empathy to the father.
He revealed that around his restaurant, he often sees many homeless people suffering from hunger.
As such, he hopes to join a voluntary charity group to help some vulnerable groups in need.
If we have the ability, we should give full play to the spirit of great love and help the disadvantaged so that they can gain some warmth even in hardship. Mohd Shafie to mStar on being more blessed to give than to receive.
After the video was uploaded on social media, netizens got into heated discussions.
They praised Shafie’s actions and blessed the good samaritan.

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Free Bus Rides For Klang Valley Voters To Go Home & Vote

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After news of discounted flight tickets and extra trains provided for Malaysian voters came out these past few weeks, now free busses are on the table too.

Three NGOs – Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Association Hall (KLSCAH) Civil Rights Committee, Sayangi Kinrara and Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Hokkien Association (SKLHA) Youth – have collaborated and organized a Free Bus Service to transport eligible voters from Puchong to their respective hometowns.
The organizer is purely to provide transportation convenience to the voters. We do not ask or interfere with applicants’ voting preferences, nor advocate which political party the public must vote for. KLSCAH Civil Rights Committee
The three organization expressed their hope of more voters returning to their hometowns to vote. By voting, they are exercising their civic duty and will decide the future of our political parties and country.
Malaysians in the Klang Valley can apply for the free bus that will take them home to these 8 routes.
Tangkak-Yong Peng-JB-PontianMuar-Batu PahatKuantanPenangIpoh-TaipingAlor StarKota BharuKuala Terengganu
Instead of the regular TBS or Hentian Duta stations, the starting departing station will be in Puchong. All free buses will depart from Dewan Masyarakat BK2, Puchong, which is near the Kinrara BK5 LRT station.
(Credit: KLSCAH Civil Rights Committee)
The free buses are offered on November 18 (departure trip at 8 pm) and November 19 (return trip at 6 pm). They are available to all voters and the deadline for registration will be on November 16.
The seats are given on a first-come, first-served basis, so you better hurry up if you wanna save money on your trip going back. Click here to register and find out more details regarding the trips.
Additionally, successful applicants will be notified by the organizer via WhatsApp from now until November 16. if you’re successful, you must present the Whatsapp message as proof on the day of the trip.
Now there’s no reason to skip voting day since not only are there bus rides but there will also be extra train rides too.
READ MORE: Extra KTM Trains Will Run During GE15 Weekend For Voters To Vote
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RMCO Decision Will Be Made Based On Covid-19 Stats, Says Ismail Sabri

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The decision on status of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) will be made based on the country’s Covid-19 data, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The RMCO is slated to end on 31 August.
He said to the media that if the country doesn’t record any no new infections until end of August, then Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act would no longer need to be enforced by the government.
Under the RMCO, Malaysia started to ease restrictions such as allowing more people to engage in social activities and domestic tourism.
Although there are less limitations for citizens now as compared to MCO, authorities have been active on ensuring that people adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
This includes the enforcement of facial masks in public areas starting 1 August after an increase of cases at the time.

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What Are Those Bugs In Your House? 4 Pests You Need To Know

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Have you ever been in a situation where you know these types of bugs but you just don’t know their names? It’s frustrating, isn’t it?

“You know, the ones usually found in our houses, they move like worms, the brown ones in bags”
“What???”
Well, we got you, fam. Here are some of the names of bugs normally found in your house that you might not know the names of.
It’s time to take note!
Plaster Bagworms (Kamitetep)
Now, these guys went viral a lot of times before on Twitter. They’re the little kuaci-sized things you usually find attached to your walls. That’s actually a cocoon for a worm called Plaster Bagworms or Household Casebearers.
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In Malay and Indonesian, people call them Kamitetep. So these ‘worms’ will eventually turn into a moth later on. During its larval stage, these guys carry around their self-made cocoon from silk, sand, and other debris for protection. Their cucumber seed-like cases have two openings at the end, so the larvae can crawl out either exit to forage food or dart away from predators.
You can find them randomly on your walls, baseboards, under chairs, and at the edges of rugs. They usually eat silk, wool, shedded hairs, dead insects and especially spiderwebs. That’s why you need to clean your nook and crannies people!
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They are found in areas of the room that has high humidity like bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and closets. Although they do not eat cotton or nylon, be sure to inspect your silk and wool clothes.
While they are not poisonous and are generally not harmful, they may be irritating to some. Some people might be more sensitive to these things where in some cases they may develop itchy bumps.
So if you see these guys, it’s spring cleaning time!
Silverfish (Gegat)
Silverfish or locally called Gegat (yes, that’s what ubat gegat or mothballs are for apparently), are small insects that can infest your home. These tiny nocturnal creatures got their name from the colour of their scales, which are silver or metallic brown.
Fun fact: Silverfish are one of the oldest insects in the world! They’ve been crawling around for more than 400 million years (they even predate dinosaurs by 100 million years). Those pesky little grandpas!
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Silverfish are slender, wingless and have three tail bristles at the end of their bodies. They’re mostly found in moist and humid places such as bathrooms, kitchens, basements, attics or laundry rooms. Oh and they slither too. Extremely fast! One second you spot them and another second they’re gone!
Silverfish feed on the sugar and starch of household items like books, photographs, documents and wallpaper. As they are in fact scavengers, they can feed on fallen hair, dandruff, other insects, flour, cereals and food scraps. They can also damage clothing such as silk, cotton and also linen (that’s why we put the mothballs in our cupboards).
Well-read silverfish.(Credit: Oliver Dodd / Flickr)
They are not harmful to humans but they do destroy our possessions. They are known to contaminate food, stain clothing, and destroy old books and photographs. There are also cases where they can trigger allergies. So, if you see them, act quick! A second of hesitation and they’re gone.
Rove Beetles (Charlie Ants/Semut Carli)
Rove beetles or better known as Carli ants in Malaysia are beetles that look like ants! Their bodies have orange and black alternating colours and they can be very dangerous to the human skin.
They mostly live in humid places as well and can be found in paddy fields, lakes, drains, riverbanks and even palm oil plantations too. In Malaysia, they’re usually found in the northern states like Kedah, Perlis and Penang but cases in other states are recorded too.
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They are known to infest hostel buildings (every hostel or boarding school student will definitely know them), campuses, condos, and even government quarters.
Although they don’t bite, the liquid in their butts is in fact toxic. If you accidentally squash them or threaten them, they’ll release the toxin called paederin. And they will cause your skin to burn. It’ll cause painful rashes, blisters and even conjunctivitis if the toxin accidentally reaches the eye.
It feels like an acid burn! So be careful around these peeps! They’re not regular ants!
READ MORE: [Watch] These Malaysian College Students Make A Burial Wall For The Fallen ‘Charlie Ant’ Soldiers
Flying Termites (Kekatu/Kalkatu)
If you’re not familiar with this animal, then you’ve been living under a rock. Malaysians call these Kekatu or ‘a pain in our butt’ insects (they’re everywhere when it’s their season!).
Officially, they are called alates (winged insects) or flying/swarming termites. And yes, they’re actually termites! And you thought they’re just harmless, annoying flying worms.
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Okay, let’s go into a brief entomology class. Termites (yes, those eating your bathroom floorboards right now), have castes or groups. Every caste has its own role in the termite colony. Here are the 4 known castes:
Termite king & queenWorkersSoldiersAlates / flying termites / winged termites / termite swarmers
So in a colony, the queen will lay the eggs. Then the eggs will produce larvae and turn into nymphs, where they can grow into either workers (build the nest and feed the young), soldiers (guard the nest) or alates (mate & reproduce new colonies). The female and male alates will fly off the nest in swarms and usually target brightly lit places to find their true love.
(Credit: Termites Advice)
They usually emerge when it’s warm and the humidity is high, especially after rain. After they’ve successfully mated, they’ll descend to the ground and shed off their wings (yes, those are the ones we usually have to clean up in the morning). Then, the couple will walk around and find a new place to establish their new colony as future king and queen termites. Well, not every couple makes it alive though, they could be external factors killing most of them (like us humans).
These alates do not harm humans but their offsprings destroy properties made from wood (houses, furniture, etc). If you notice an alarming amount of these insects flying around your house, then there might be a termite nest nearby. Better check these places carefully.
All in all, these are the types of bugs that are considered pests in a household. You might recognize them but just don’t know what they’re called.
Do you have any more of these bugs that we should know about? The stinky bugs or the jumpy critters? Share the deets with us and we might do a Part 2.

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Study: Money CAN make you happy- but only if you don’t buy anything

The age-old adage of “money can’t buy happiness” has been debated and argued over for decades.
Now, a new study has proven that money can make you happy, but only if you use it to measure success, not happiness. (Ironic, isn’t it?)
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The study looks at two dimensions of materialism: the success-materialism and the happiness-materialism.
Success-materialism is where wealth and material possession is a sign of success in life.
Happiness-materialism is where wealth and material possession is a sign of happiness in life.
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The results shows that success-materialism is the only one that contributes to increased life satisfaction, whereas happiness-materialism brings around dissatisfaction.
The distinction between success-materialism and happiness-materialism was made in a survey as part of the study.
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Success-materialism was judged by questions like:1. I admire people who own expensive homes, cars, and clothes. 2. I believe that the things I own say a lot about how well I am doing in life. 3. I like to own things that impress people.4. I believe that some of the most important achievements in life include acquiring material possessions.5. I do not place much emphasis on the amount of material objects people own as a sign of success.
Happiness-materialism was judged by questions like:1. I believe that my life would be better if I owned certain things I do not have.2. I believe that I would be happier if I could afford to buy more things.3. It sometimes bothers me quite a bit that I cannot afford to buy all the things I would like.4. I have all the things I really need to enjoy life.5. I would be happier if I owned nicer things.
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The study concludes that success-materialism boosts economic motivation and future satisfaction as it tends to raise the standards of living.
The success-materialism mindset brings happiness as material goods are a reminder of achievement and accomplishment.
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In contrast, happiness-materialism involves dissatisfaction with current standard of living and detracts from other life satisfactions such as family and social happiness.
The happiness-materialism mindset instead focuses on what is lacking materially and in constant comparison with others.
Basically, make money to live a better life, not to buy your way to happiness.


Baby elephant dies after lorry hit in Terengganu

A 5-year-old female elephant was run over by a lorry carrying iron ore at KM44 Jalan Kuala Berang-Aring, Terengganu, yesterday (Sunday, July 28).
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The medium-sized elephant died on the spot when it suffered severe head injuries.
The damage was inflicted when the elephant calfâ€™s head caught under the rear tyre of the heavy-loaded lorry.
Another lorry was needed for the extrication of the elephantâ€™s remains with the help of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN).

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The lorry driver, Emyhaizi Ahmad, escaped the accident unscathed.
He claims that the incident happened suddenly at around 10.23pm.
By the time he noticed a herd of elephants crossing the road, he was not able to stop his lorry.
Saya masih terkejut dengan kejadian itu kerana haiwan yang dilanggar bukan ternakan biasa seperti lembu atau kambing tetapi seekor gajah liar.
Iâ€™m still shocked by the incident. I didnâ€™t know it was a wild elephant, I thought it was farm animals like cows or sheep.
Emyhaizi via Berita Harian

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This is not the first time wild animals are being accidentally run over.
There are only around 1,500 elephants left in the forests of Malaysia says WWF last year.
PERHILITAN has released an informational video not too long ago to educate the public;
5 things to do when we encounter wildlife (like elephants on roads)

1. Slow down or stop your vehicle. Give the animal some space.
2. Keep calm!
3. Lower your lights. Do NOT flash light them.
4. Do NOT honk your car! Animals when startled can become violent.
5. It is safer to be IN your vehicle than going out.

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In an article by MNN, it is said that elephants can actually mourn for the loss of their loved ones.
We hope the elephantâ€™s remains were disposed of righteously, as elephants are deemed to be extremely sensitive creatures.
Elephants are also known to weep and laugh. So if you do pass Hulu Terengganu, and hear weeps of elephants; it could possibly be the deceased elephantâ€™s mother mourning the loss of her calf.
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11 cases solved by ONE road-rage viral video

Just a few days after the sentencing of Abang Botak, who had a fit of road rage that went viral, comes news of another arrest made after (surprise, surprise) a video went viral…

But before this episode sparks another online debate, in a surprising twist, it turned out that the parang-wielding showman… (get itâ€¦ cuz he put on a show… on camera…)

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…was already a wanted man!
According to Malay Mail, the 31-year old man was picked up at a home in Johor Baru, along with three other men, who had all been suspects for several separate criminal cases.
The parang-man alone is accused of seven previous cases involving drugs, robbery and theft.

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With the arrest of the gang of thugs, police said that a total of 11 robbery cases in the district had been solved.
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Guess with this sudden stroke of luck , anger-prone road users should really start asking themselves before they start making a scene…
 …â€œDo i have any priors?”


Female Educator Caught Pervert Lurking In The Toilet Room In Shah Alam, Police Are On The Hunt

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On August 15, a man is suspected of stalking a female teacher in the bathrooms at Shah Alam National Sports Complex, Section 21. Police are currently searching for the suspect.

He said that the suspect’s actions were also caught on a closed-circuit camera, and the video of him going into the ladies’ restroom at the sports complex went viral on social media.
In a statement released today, Shah Alam District Police Chief Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said that the 32-year-old victim told him about the crime on that day.
BERNAMA quoted Mohd Iqbal who stated that on the day of the occurrence, the teacher was escorting the kids to the complex for the National Day parade rehearsals.
While the woman was in the restroom, she found that a man was lurking in the toilet room next door. Shortly after hearing the victim’s screams, the suspect ran away.

It was said that the teacher could not recall the suspect’s identity or whether he or she was one of her students.
Cases are investigated in accordance with 488 of the Penal Code and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.Shah Alam ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim
The suspect remains at large. Any further information on this case can be channeled online at 016-2745515
Meanwhile, we are trying to get clips from the CCTV at different locations nearby during the incident, to track him.Shah Alam ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim

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Some Treats Are Worth Melting For – Get Your Hands On These Best Cold Desserts At Pavilion Bukit Jalil!

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Whether you need to turn around a bad day, or are looking for a celebratory treat, there’s no problem that ice cream can’t fix! After all, the best time for ice cream is always – especially with Malaysia’s hot weather!

In conjunction with Ice Cream Day this July, Pavilion Bukit Jalil is celebrating all things ice cream! From ice cream and waffles, to bingsu and fro-yo, we’re counting down the top most drool-worthy icy desserts that are a must-try for all ice cream lovers.
A balanced diet is an ice cream milkshake in both hands
Baskin-Robbins upcoming Cendol Blast ice cream milkshake for Merdeka(Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
We’re kicking it off with the classics – with a range of delicious ice cream, sherbets, sorbets, shakes and cakes from iconic American ice cream brand Baskin-Robbins!
Baskin-Robbins has become a Malaysian household name known for its great variety, with 31 ice cream flavours to choose from. Must-try flavours include Strawberry Cheesecake and Jamoca Almond Fudge. Popular ice cream milkshakes include the Classic Chocolate, Very Berry Strawberry, and Mint Chocolate Chip. You’ll definitely want to cool down with one of these bad boys!In anticipation of Merdeka Day around the corner, stay tuned for an all-new Cendol Blast Ice Cream Milkshake that’s coming this August – a must-try whether you’re a cendol lover, ice-cream fanatic or both!
Where to get it: Baskin-Robbins, Level 3, Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Ice Ice Baby
Yam Fresh’s selection of shaved ice desserts(Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
Serving up natural and authentic Taiwanese desserts, Yam Fresh’s shaved ice range is a crowd favourite, especially in our hot Malaysian weather. Available with seven yummy base flavours made up of Herb Jelly, Soy Bean, Matcha, Coconut, Milk Tea, Chocolate, and Mango, you can choose to enjoy something nostalgic and familiar like their Cendol Coconut Ice or even be adventurous with flavours like their Pearl Milk Tea.
Where to get it: Yam Fresh, Level 3, Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Getting Fizzy With It
(from left) Choco Dino Desserts and A&W’s Root Beer Float (Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
The best thing about ice cream is how versatile it is. You can have it on its own, jazz it up by pairing it with root beer, or enjoy it atop a waffle
Relive your favourite childhood memories with A&W – the first fast food restaurant to open in Malaysia (back in 1963!) Enjoy the signature RB float (root beer float) served in a chilled glass mug and topped with creamy vanilla ice cream. Dig into a crispy waffle hot off the waffle iron, topped with ice cream and strawberry or chocolate sauce. You can even get the all-new Choco Dino waffle or sundae to go!
Where to get it: A&W, Level 1, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Get The Inside Scoop
(from left)Inside Scoop’s Nutella Waffle with ice cream and Musang King Ice Cream(Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
For a wider range of ice cream and waffles, enjoy handcrafted Malaysian-made artisanal ice creams at Inside Scoop. Popular ice cream flavours include Valrhona Chocolate, Rocher, Red Velvet, or if you’re feeling adventurous… Durian!
Durian lovers can now enjoy some rich and creamy durian ice cream all year round with creamy ice cream made from real D24 or seasonal Musang King pulp (only available until 31 July). This aromatic ice cream will surely satiate your desire for the King of Fruits!
Where to get it: Inside Scoop, Level 3, Pink Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Roll-ney It Up
Rollney’s Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream Kürtőskalács(Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
Indulge in a crisp, light and fluffy ice cream Kürtőskalács at Rollney. Originating from Hungary, the Kürtőskalács are cylinder-shaped, hollow pastries that are the nation’s official dessert. While you can have it on its own, we prefer to pair it with your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream. It’s too good not to share (or perhaps you want to keep it all to yourself!)
Where to get it: Rollney, Level 1, Orange Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Cool Beans!
(from left) Bean Jr’s Mango Tango, Nuts About You and Hey Mickey soy bingsu.(Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream bingsu! *screams in Korean*. An ice cream list just wouldn’t be complete without Bean Jr’s Korean shaved ice dessert. Cool down with their varied bingsu flavours like Ice Ice Baby, Mango Tango and Hey Mickey, or go nuts with Nuts About You or Man-Go-Crazy! No matter your choice, you know it will be soy good!
Where to get it: Bean Jr, Level 1, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Go Crazy With llao llao
llao llao’s frozen yoghurt with various toppings(Credit: Pavilion Bukit Jalil)
Looking for a frozen treat that will awaken your senses? Spanish frozen yoghurt makers llao llao’s fro-yo is the sweet yet tangy treat you need. Go crazy with the different toppings, whether fresh fruits, Oreo cookie crumbles, M&Ms, or swirl on one of their special sauces for that extra flavour.
Where to get it: Llao Llao, Level 1, Pink Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Grab & Go
For those who want a quick ice cream fix before heading home, The Food Merchant’s wide selection of international ice cream choices will surely satisfy all your ice cream cravings. Choose from a wide range of premium selections like Tillamook’s Chocolate Peanut Butter, Kapiti’s Fig & Manuka Honey, or even a classic like Blue Bunny’s Sweet Freedom Vanilla. We also recommend stopping by Oat Story in The Food Merchant for a uniquely delicious scoop of oat ice cream that you can have on the go.
For dining recommendations, shoppers can contact Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s Concierge at 03-8092 8833. Happy (ice cream) feasting!

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Did You Know April Is A Pretty Big Deal For Malaysian Indians?

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In Malaysia, the most widely known festivals attributed to the local Indian community are Deepavali and Thaipusam.
However, Malaysia’s Indian community is far more diverse than most would realise. Besides the predominant Tamil community, there are the Malayalees, Telugus, Punjabis, Sindhis, Gujaratis. Many also practice Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism and Bahá’í.
This means that there are plenty of significant celebrations and festivals throughout the year in the Malaysian Indian community, but the month of April just so happens to be a pretty big deal for many in the community.
In April, there’s the Malayalee New Year called Vishu, Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi while Tamils celebrate the New Year called Chittirai Puttandu.
These three celebrations tend to fall around the same time in mid-April, usually with one day difference, and are quite important to the communities as they usher in new beginnings for the year.
Vishu
Vishu heralds the beginning of the Malayalee New Year.
On this day, the most significant event is the sighting of the Vishukkani at dawn which is believed to bring luck throughout the year.
A young boy about to sight the Vishukkani at dawn during Vishu.(Credit: Tourism News Live)
The Vishukkani comprises of auspicious items like rice, lemon, golden cucumber, jackfruit, kanmash kajal, betel leaves, golden yellow Konna flowers, an oil lamp, coins and currency notes and an image of Vishnu, the Hindu god.
The day is filled with feasting or Sadya of traditional vegetarian dishes of sweet, salty, sour and bitter served on a banana leaf. ‘Veppampoorasam’ (a bitter preparation of neem), Kanji (drink made of rice, spices and coconut milk) and ‘Mampazhapachadi’ (a sour mango soup) are typically served.
Sadhya.(Credit: Wikipedia)
Vaisakhi
Celebrated widely by the Punjabi and Sikh communities around the globe, Vaisakhi is a highly important celebration.
Sikh devotees praying and singing hymns in the gurdwara.(Credit: Sikhinside/Facebook)
It began as a traditional harvest festival in the Punjab province, and later on celebrated to commemorate the formation of Sikh’s Khalsa identity in the late 17th century. The baptism of Sikhs into Khalsa is seen as a step towards emancipation from class, creed, race and gender, while fighting oppression and upholding righteousness.
The Khalsa identity is visually seen in the form of unshorn hair (kept in a turban) and wearing of stainless steel bangle.
Sikh men are usually seen with turbans and uncut hair.(Credit: Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia/Facebook)
On this day, Sikhs will go to the gurdwara to pray and sing hymns. Free vegetarian meals are served to anyone who enters.
Chittirai Puttandu
The first day of the Tamil solar calendar is marked by the month of Chittirai. As it’s the New Year, it’s a day to usher in new hope as well as good health, wealth, peace and prosperity.
On the eve of Puthandu, a platter of fruits and vegetables with Neem flowers and leaves, new clothes, gold or silver jewellery and cash is placed in the prayer room in the house in front of a mirror.
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The next morning, sighting the reflection of the platter soon after waking up is a symbol of prosperity. After taking a bath and wearing new clothes, the entire family will complete prayers for the occasion.
This is followed by a feast that usually consists of pacchadi (raita) made of grated raw mango, jaggery, salt, red chillies, neem leaves, a dash of turmeric and oil. There’s also vadai, sambhar, sadam, payasam, appalam, vegetable curry, fresh mango pickle and curd.
Colourful kolam decorations made with coloured rice also brighten up the atmosphere during Puthandu.(Credit: Wikipedia)
Have a blessed Vishu, Vaisakhi and Chittirai Puttandu!

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Health Ministry releases FAQ because there’s seriously no monkeypox here

Malaysiaâ€™s Health Ministry Director General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah in his official website, kpkesihatan.com shared a list of Frequently Asked Questions on the monkeypox virus.
This is to combat the spread of false information of the virus on social media.

The statement was released in response to a message that went viral on Whatsapp that said monkeypox has spread from Singapore to Malaysia.
And not too long ago, a facebook post went viral too.

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Besides, the Singapore Health Ministry has also denied any Malaysians being in contact with the Nigerian patient that had contracted the virus on May 9, 2019.

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Just stop with the rumours already OK.
Dr. Noor Hisham reminds all Malaysians to stop spreading any false information as it will only causes unnecessary worry among citizens.
Before you spread any more ‘news’ about the virus, you can even confirm it with the Zoonosis Sector, Disease Control Department by calling them at 03 88834412/4508/4509.


[Watch] ‘Abam Bomba’ Earns Praise For Coaxing Sullen Dog

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Firefighters took time to coax a ‘sulking’ dog on the balcony of a high-rise building to save it from falling.

Through a post on Facebook by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM), the dog can be seen turning its face away, refusing to be rescued by the firemen in question.
It is not easy to persuade the dog. The fireman needs to give a sweet talkJPBM on the extra effort taken by its personnel to save the dog.
The post has garnered 44,000 responses from netizens, 4,300 comments, and 10,000 shares so far.

In the comment section, netizens were amused by the dog’s behaviour and described it as unusual.
They also thanked the firemen who are always there for the public, even if it is a small matter.
Masa report kat bomba tu, bagitahu apa? Anjing merajuk? 😅— hD17 (@hdyh_D17) January 13, 2023
abam bomba memang idaman laa, sampai anjing merajuk pon dia jugak pujuk😝— nurdhiaa✨ (@Nurdhiaa99) January 13, 2023

READ MORE: Malaysians Pay Tribute To Courageous, Selfless Firefighters As Rescue Effort Continues
Is It Normal For A Dog To Throw A Tantrum?
Dogs sometimes have temper tantrums.
Usually, tantrums happen when you’re making a puppy do something it doesn’t like.
Something as benign as holding the dog still or handling its body might upset the dog.
Tantrums can also happen when play escalates.
This dog throws a temper tantrum every time he has to leave the park 😂 pic.twitter.com/RyMi64vL1v— The Dodo (@dodo) November 18, 2018
Some dogs are nervous and insecure when left alone.
This problem is pervasive during the first few weeks in a new home.

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Malaysia And Japan Now Part Of WHO’s Executive Board

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Malaysia and Japan are now the new members in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Executive Board (EB) for the term of 2021 to 2024.

They will be replacing China and Australia and the country’s EB membership is led by the Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba with the Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah as the alternate member.
The Health DG shared the news on Facebook recently, saying that Malaysia had previously served as an Executive Board Member three times.
The EB is composed of 34 individuals technically qualified in the field of health elected for three-year terms. Each individual is designated by a Member State elected to do so by the World Health Assembly. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
He mentioned that the main functions of the EB are to give effect to the decisions and policies of the World Health Assembly, to advise it and generally facilitate the work of WHO.
The Annual Board meeting is held in January when the members agree upon the agenda for the next World Health Assembly and the resolutions to be considered by the Health Assembly. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
He added that a second shorter meeting takes place in May/June, as a follow-up to a preceding Health Assembly.

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‘Jimat-Jimat, Ingat-Ingat’ This Ramadan & Raya With Grab

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The holy month of Ramadan is not merely a time for fasting, but a time to self-reflect and remind everyone that there is good in each one of us. As Malaysians receive blow after blow of hardships especially since the pandemic and numerous natural disasters, it has only proved the selflessness of our rakyat as we come together to support those in need.

This Ramadan, Grab is going the extra mile to help everyone be a part of something special by introducing ‘Jimat-Jimat, Ingat-Ingat‘, whereby Malaysians are able to convert their GrabRewards into donations for various communities. Not only that, Grab pledges to match the value of each and every donation made throughout Ramadan and Raya. The charities these donations go to include Islamic Relief Malaysia, PERTIWI, MERCY Malaysia and more.
(Credit: Raja Teh via PERTIWI/Grab Malaysia)
Whether it’s supporting a small, local business or helping an entire community to get back on their feet, Malaysians always go the extra mile to lend a helping hand. And being homegrown, we want to be right by their side every step of the way, making it even more seamless. With GrabRewards, we’re in a unique position to be able to offer Malaysians great savings and convenient opportunities to do good. By matching each donation, we not only hope to encourage this act of giving even more but show how every saving you receive on Grab is an opportunity to help others too.Hassan Alsagoff, Country Marketing Head of Grab Malaysia.
In addition to matching all GrabRewards donations made during this time, Grab is offering great deals and discounts across its services as well as rolling out other efforts to help with Malaysians’ festive needs:
Grab Partners’ Limited Edition Baju Raya
Ensuring Grab’s community of drivers and delivery-partners are also remembered (Ingat-Ingat), Grab is rewarding its top performing partners with an exclusive, limited edition batik shirt, designed by Firdaus Nordin.
Exclusive Food Deals with GrabUnlimited
Now at a special introductory price of just 1 sen, enjoy additional savings on iftar and juadah Ramadan favourites with up to 50% off, only with GrabUnlimited. Grab will also be teaming up with several well-known foodies to highlight their top picks on GrabFood, from traditional staples to unique fusions.
BTW, you can still use your “GrabFood 50% off with Hot Deals + FreeDel vouchers” by scheduling your orders for 8pm!
Glam Raya Bersama Grab
Malaysians looking to upgrade their Raya fashions can look forward to a special preview of some of the latest trends exclusively on Grab. Leveraging on the new GrabLive (BETA) feature, LILIT. and Zalora will be previewing their latest Raya collection on 16th April 2022, with exclusive GrabPay promotions.
(Credit: khairul_azman via GrabFoodMY Instagram/lilit_woman via Instagram)
GrabMart Resepi Ramadan On-The-Way
For those on the lookout for new and creative ways to spice up their home-cooked Ramadan meals, Grab is teaming up with Chef Naem to feature easy-to-do recipes featuring Malay cuisine staples with a twist. Some of the exciting recipes include Dumpling Ayam Masak Merah and Seafood Lontong Goreng Pedas, and users can get everything they need to recreate these dishes from GrabMart!
Save on festive travels
Whether you’re planning to balik kampung or spend the holidays by vacationing, save on all your travel needs with Grab Travel Pass to enjoy fantastic deals on Grab rides, flights, hotels and attractions across the country, now at a special introductory price of only RM4.00. Grab’s recently introduced Intercity feature provides further convenience and travel options for Malaysians with 10% off your bus and/or ferry tickets!
Get rewarded while sending gifts
Just like any other festive celebration in Malaysia, everyone is gearing up to shower their loved ones with gifts. To help make gifting this festive period even more rewarding, Grab is introducing two new challenges.
The GrabGifts Challenge earns users additional GrabRewards and vouchers just by sending gifts to loved ones near or far, while GrabExpress Super Sender Challenge saves you over RM150 every month. (Take on this challenge to win your share of prizes worth RM35,000!)
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We want to continue being the platform that helps Malaysians with their needs, be it with affordable everyday necessities, convenient ways to prepare for celebrations or even by providing avenues for Malaysians to do good for the less fortunate. On behalf of Grab, Salam Ramadan and Selamat Berpuasa.Hassan Alsagoff
Visit JIMAT-JIMAT, INGAT-INGAT for more information on the various promotions by Grab in conjunction with this year’s Ramadan and Raya festivities!

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