What Your Laptop Bag Says About You

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A bag is more than just a container for your belongings. It reflects your personality, style, and attitude, and is usually a constant companion in your adventures, wherever they may be.

Whether you’re commuting to the office, concentrating in the classroom, or stopping by your favourite cafe for a spot of tea with friends, having a bag on your person would help you stay organised, efficient and productive.

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While some people would try and stuff their entire lives into a bag (if they could), others much prefer to load up with just the bare necessities.
This is why the Acer Swift Go 14 perfectly complements you and your bag of choice! But we’ll get to that a lil’ later. For now, let’s have some fun and explore what your bag of choice says about you.
The backpack brigade

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Backpacks are a simple and popular choice for anyone looking to store their stuff safely. With two straps resting comfortably on your shoulders, backpacks allow you to carry your essentials without putting too much stress on your back.
Plus with plenty of pockets to spare, you’ll be able to fit everything, including the kitchen sink into that rucksack of yours if you want to.
Perfect for students, travellers and those who prefer to look casual at work, backpacks are the trademark accessory for the adventurous, practical and easy-going among us out there.
The messengers

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Messenger bags are great for their versatility. Carrying one around can make a person look classy and professional or breezily nonchalant on any occasion.
Usually designed with one large, main compartment and an assortment of other smaller compartments, these bags are ideal for organising and providing quick access to all the items you carry. Messenger bags are great for efficient people who like things to be neat, tidy, and trendy all around.
Totes McGoats

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Tote bags are, to the uninitiated, simple sacks made of cloth. But to those who know its secrets, totes are a minimalistic accessory to complement those brave enough to carry them around.
Providing the flexibility to carry as many items as you desire or just the important things for you the get through the day, the people who ‘go tote!’ exudes class, confidence and charisma.
But, whether you’re a minimalist, a maximalist, or a trailblazing trendsetter, the Swift Go 14 is the ultimate laptop for those who demand performance, reliability and convenience all in one sleek package.

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Weighing in at just 1.25 kg and with its 15.9 mm thin shell, the Swift Go 14 is both easy on the shoulders and can easily fit into your bags so you’ll be ready to work your magic at a moment’s notice.
Rocking the latest AMD 7000 Ryzen series processor, up to 16GB of RAM, as well as, 512GB of SSD storage, the Swift Go 14 was designed specifically for those who need to multitask on the go and make their mark on the world.
The laptop comes complete with a WiFi 6E connection so you’ll always have a speedy and steady internet connection to get things done, and it also features an FHD webcam with AI noise reduction technology to ensure that you’ll look and sound professional no matter where you take that conference call.

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In addition to a fingerprint reader that protects and lets you quickly access your important files and folders at a moment’s notice, the Swift Go 14 offers a full range of ports including USB Type-A and Type-C, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack to let you seamlessly interact with a wide variety of peripherals so you won’t need to carry around a clutter of cables and connectors to conquer the day.
The laptop’s 14-inch FHD IPS display features an imposing 90% screen-to-body ratio with ultra-slim side bezels measuring just 4.15mm that makes anything on display pop and look awe-inspiring.

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With a battery life that can last for more than 10 hours on a single charge and can also be charged with a regular ol’ Type-C Charger, you don’t have to worry about carrying around a power brick all the time.
And just in case you get too adventurous, the Swift Go 14 also comes with a two-year warranty with 1st year International Travelers Warranty (ITW) so you’ll have nothing to worry about on your boisterous excursions.
So remember, no matter how you prefer to be strapped up or what you carry in your loadout the Acer Swift Go 14 is the perfect partner to fit your lifestyle. Visit Acer’s official website for more details on how you can have the Swift Go 14 in your bags today!

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Malaysia Closes Borders To Countries With Over 150,000 Covid-19 Cases, Including US & Saudi Arabia

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Malaysia will close our borders to all citizens from foreign countries with over 150,000 recorded cases of Covid-19, beginning September 7, 2020.

The ban would prohibit the entry of foreign visitors regardless of personal or professional ties to the country.
Included in the travel ban are;
Malaysian foreign Permanent Residents (PR).Malaysia My Second Home Pass holders (MM2H).Expatriates in all categories including Professional Visit Pass (PVP) holders.Resident Pass holders.Spouses of Malaysian citizens (Spouse visa).Foreign students (Student visa).
Among the countries in the blacklist are the United States (US), Brazil, Italy, France, and Saudi Arabia, in addition to the ban imposed on citizens from India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
The government would release the full travel blacklist of countries, next week.
Based on data recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 23 nations with over 150,000 cumulative cases of Covid-19.
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As of September 2, Malaysia recorded a total of 9,360 positive coronavirus cases with 128 fatalities.

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Rakyat negara dengan lebih 150,000 kes positif COVID-19 dilarang masuk Malaysia - Ismail Sabri
Malaysia Bans Indian, Indonesian & Philippines Pass Holders From Entering Due To Covid-19
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What Malaysians can do to help the Amazon forest fire

What’s happening?
The Amazon rainforest is suffering from record-breaking wildfires that have been ongoing for weeks, with smoke being seen from space and overwhelming the city of SÃ£o Paulo.

Picture credit: Twitter

How did this happen?
There are a few reasons for this year’s unusually long and massive fire.
1. Deforestation: Parts of the Amazon rainforest is being cleared to make way for cattle ranches and soy farm.
2. Agricultural burning: Existing farms often use fire to clear crop for a fresh rotation of plants.
3. Dry season: Though usually very wet and humid, the Amazon does experience a “dry season” starting in July/August. However, this year’s wildfires were exacerbated by intentional fires and a damaged undergrowth.
4. Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil’s current president is a staunch climate change-denier and has emboldened legal and illegal deforestation activities while slashing budgets for forest protection.

Virgin jungle stands next to an area that was burnt recently near Porto Velho, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. Picture credit: AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

Should I be worried?
YES. The impact of these wildfires are devastating and can be felt decades after. The burnings bring the world closer and closer to the tipping point– the point of no return.
How can I help?
Firstly, realize that while you can help, you are not at fault. It’s fantastic that you want to help but you should not feel the need to carry the entire responsibility for the climate crisis.

Activists demonstrate during a protest against the government of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, August 23, 2019.Picture credit: Mauro Pimentel

1. Donate: Well-established Amazon rainforest protection agencies are the best bet to fight the good fight. Check out the Amazon Conservation Team, Amazon Conservation Association, Rainforest Trust, or the Rainforest Foundation.
2. Less meat, no food waste: Opt for meat-free meals even just once or twice a week. NEVER waste your food as you waste all the resources that grows that food and decomposing food waste becomes a very significant source of methane.
3. Buy local: Skip the imported supermarket goods and go visit your nearby pasar pagi. Support produce that didn’t have to go through a whole factory packaging process and being shipped across continents, just to end up a pile of discarded plastic in the landfills.
4. Wield your power: Serve justice to those who continuously destroy the Earth, even here in Malaysia. Write in to your local representative (whose job is to serve the rakyat), call out shady companies polluting rivers, and do your part.

A protester holds a sign reading “save the forest” while attending a demonstration on August 23, 2019.Picture credit: Adriano Machado

Every little bit helps, and at this point in time, we need every little bit we can get.

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National Security Is Why Women Can’t Confer M’sian Citizenship To Children

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According to the government, they can’t allow Malaysian mothers to confer citizenship to their children born abroad of foreign spouses because it would threaten national security.

During Parliament today, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Mohamed Said claimed the stance was in order to avoid possible issues of dual citizenship among children born overseas to foreign fathers.
This is because in other countries, (most) children born overseas will follow their father’s citizenship. Therefore we must be diligent to prevent the child from being granted dual-citizenship.Datuk Seri Ismail Mohamed Said, Deputy Home Minister of Malaysia via Malaysiakini
He added that an application for Malaysian citizenship under Article 15(2) of the Federal Constitution can be made for children who had yet to be granted citizenship by their foreign father’s country of origin.

When you're a threat to national security https://t.co/qGcYSUrUrd pic.twitter.com/bzvFQwJrg4— Sir Zayn (@bingregory) December 3, 2020

Countries that “follow their father’s citizenship”
To be clear, the government doesn’t think babies are a threat to national security per se, but are referring to the possibility of these babies acquiring dual citizenship. (Credit: Pexels)
While it is true that there are still too many countries which favour fathers when conferring citizenship to children born abroad or to a foreign spouse, most countries actually give equal opportunities to both parents.
According to the United Nations, only 25 out of 195 countries in the world today do not allow married mothers to pass citizenship to their children as fathers can.

Fun Fact: Malaysia is one of the two Southeast Asian countries that restricts their women from conferring their nationality to their children. https://t.co/nOqC1O1adV— Carol (@carolinajami_) December 3, 2020

While these countries are located in almost all parts of the world, a significant number are found in the Middle East and North Africa.
Malaysia is one of only 25 countries in the world that follows the father’s citizenship when conferring it to babies born abroad to foreign spouses. (Credit: United Nations)
This is a matter of national security and sovereignty that we must ensure.Datuk Seri Ismail Mohamed Said, Deputy Home Minister of Malaysia via Malaysiakini
Because of this, our Federal Constitution actually contradicts itself
Ismail Mohamed Said (Credit: Malay Mail)
In 2001, an amendment was made to the Constitution to give all Malaysian women equal rights and outlawed any forms of discrimination based on gender.
Yet, the Federal Constitution of Malaysia guarantees citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian fathers, while children born overseas to Malaysian mothers continue to face problems when applying for the same right.

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It’s a lengthy registration process which often gets multiple rejections without any stated reasons that could leave foreign-born kids in limbo for years.
READ MORE: If You’re A Woman, Malaysian Citizenship Laws Are Not On Your Side
Malaysiakini reported that Former Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development and current Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh said that there is a backlog of about 40,000 pending applications from Malaysian women seeking citizenship for their children.

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Man’s Roti Bakar Order Wrapped In SOP Sign In Sheet, Hygiene & Personal Data Compromised

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Facebook user Jasonino Wong took to his social media recently to post about his online order of roti bakar (toasted bread) that arrived wrapped in what appears to be the restaurant’s SOP sign in sheet.

“Unhygienic and stupid”
Jasonino described the incident as ‘unhygienic’ and ‘stupid’ as it not only compromises hygiene by being wrapped in paper that hundreds of people could have contaminated, but it also exposes the names and phone numbers of those people.
He tagged the alleged eatery and asked, ‘what’s your excuse?’.
He also tagged the Food Safety and Quality Division under the Ministry of Health (BKKMHQ) to take firm action against the restaurant, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to look into whether the restaurant is violating Malaysia’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Consequences for unacceptable conduct
At the time of writing, no response has been made from any of the parties tagged by Jasonino (weekend lah!) but the delivery platform in which he ordered through did refund him the amount and have launched an investigation into the issue.
If the restaurant in question is found responsible, under Section 15 of the Food Act 1983: Labelling, etc., not complying with standard of food:
Where a standard has been prescribed for any food, any person who prepares, packages, labels or advertises any food which does not comply with that standard, in such a manner that it is likely to be mistaken for food of the prescribed standard, commits an offence and is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or to fine or to both.
If found liable under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”), the penalty for non-compliance is between RM100k to 500k and/or between 1 to 3 years imprisonment.

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Cops Spray Tear Gas In Tenom After A Candidate’s Nomination Was Rejected

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This morning, it was a pandemonium outside the nomination centre in Tenom, Sabah.

All hell broke loose when the Election Commission (SPR) rejected the nomination by Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat’s president Datuk Peter Anthony.
In the incident that started around 10 am, Peter was present to submit the nomination form for the Parliamentary seat of Tenom.
When his application was rejected, his supporters became angry and rioted to the extent that the police force was forced to use tear gas.
Several video recordings have also gone viral on social media, exposing the stark reality of the fragility of the democratic process.

Proses Penamaan calon di Parlimen Tenom, Sabah kecoh ekoran penolakan kertas pencalonan calon Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik MasyarakatPusat Penamaan itu turut dilaporkan ditutup pihak berkuasa untuk memastikan keselamatan semua pihak terlibat.Video : Orang Awam pic.twitter.com/DjJXYDuUVJ— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) November 5, 2022
Bukit Aman’s operations director for the coming general election, Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali, confirmed the incident.
He said the incident occurred after the SPR rejected the nomination for specific reasons.
Meanwhile, Bernama reported that Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani was waiting for a detailed report from Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Idris Abdullah regarding the incident.
Chequered Path
A former Sabah Infrastructure Development Minister and Parti Warisan Sabah vice-president, Peter was no stranger to controversies.
In August this year, the Special Corruption Court in Kota Kinabalu released and acquitted him of five charges of changing illegal money laundering totalling RM8.75 million.
His case was related to selling land to Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) in Tongod, Sandakan, between 2014 and 2016.
In June 2020, Peter was accused of five charges relating to laundering money and receiving proceeds from illicit activities totalling RM8.75 million between 2014 and 2016.
All accusations are related to the case of selling land to Risda.
He quit Warisan in December 2021, claiming he disagreed with Warisan’s decision to expand to Peninsular Malaysia.
Party president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said he quit due to the ongoing court case.
KOTA KINABALU: State Infrastructure Development Minister Datuk Peter Anthony claimed trial, Thursday, to abetting a lawyer in committing Criminal Breach of Trust over the sale of land to the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda). https://t.co/RoiiCRvTyp pic.twitter.com/KVd8TfhLLG— Daily Express Sabah (@DailyExpress_MY) June 19, 2020

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Highest Deaths To Date: 61 People Perish Due To Covid-19 In Malaysia

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Malaysia’s Covid-19 death toll has once again hit another all-time high, with 61 deaths today. This brings the total number of lives lost to Covid-19 to 2,309 in Malaysia.

The previous record was just 4 days ago, on May 20, when we experienced 59 deaths.

https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya/status/1396772916394483713?s=20

Today, we also saw 6,509 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number of active cases in the country to 60,018.
Of the 6,509 new cases, almost a third came from Selangor alone (2,049), followed by Sarawak (530), with Kuala Lumpur and Johor tied at 468 cases.
A total of 711 patients are currently in the ICU, the highest ever as well, as our hospitals reach maximum capacity.
Pecahan kes baharu (6,509)#COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/quRQeCfQOP— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 24, 2021

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27 Dengue Fever Hotspots Identified In Selangor, KL, N.Sembilan & Pahang

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As the nation faces the 3rd wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Health Ministry (MOH) reminds Malaysians of another deadly outbreak that’s crashing our shores – dengue fever.

Since the start of 2020, 128 people across the country have died from dengue fever, with the most recent fatalities reported in Melaka, Pahang and Selangor.
And as of October, more than 79,000 people have been infected with the mosquito-borne disease.
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MOH also pointed out 27 current dengue hotspots in Malaysia, with the majority of cases occurring in Selangor followed by Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang.
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In June, MOH warned of an impending 2nd wave of dengue with cases increasing by an average of 8% in just six weeks.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah had hypothesised that this outbreak may be due to the Aedes mosquito having proliferated during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) period as business and services grind to a halt, leaving more areas for them to breed.
This theory is shared by experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) stating that outbreaks of dengue fever in Southeast Asia may have increased due to Covid-19 lockdowns and stay-at-home orders.
But, just like the Covid-19 pandemic, MOH advised Malaysians that dengue fever is preventable through proactive measures like staying indoors when mosquitoes are known to be most active, as well as using anti-mosquito protection such as repellants and sleeping nets.
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terbaharu di Melaka dalam minggu epid 41 (4-10 Okt).
Lima lagi kematian akibat Denggi bagi minggu epid 37 (6-12 Sept) iaitu 2 di Johor dan masing-masing satu kematian di Pahang, Selangor dan Melaka.
Health Ministry: Expect Second Wave Of Dengue From Early June To September 2020
Alarming Rise In Dengue Fever In SEA May Be Driven By Covid-19


ATTN JOHOREANS: Rate Of Dengue Deaths Increased In Johor Compared To Last Year

https://www.therakyatpost.com/2020/06/21/alarming-rise-in-dengue-fever-in-sea-may-be-driven-by-covid-19/
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According to Berita Harian, there have already been 20 deaths in Johor from dengue reported, accounting from the beginning of the year until June 27. This is an increase compared to 15 cases during the same time period from last year.
This year, 5,107 dengue cases have been reported so far, a minor decline from last year’s 5,142 cases during the same time period.
However, the rise of 15 deaths to 20 is, in fact, pretty significant.
The highest reported cases were in Johor Bahru (80.2%), followed by Kulai (3.9%), Kluang (3.7%), Segamat (3.3%), besides Batu Pahat (2.4%), Mersing (2.1%), Kota Tinggi (1.4%), Muar (1.1%), Pontian (0.9%) and Tangkak (0.9%).
Time for a good ol’ fogging.Credit: Freepik
Johor health and environment committee chairman R. Vidyananthan states that a major factor for the spread of the dengue fever in Johor is neglect of environmental hygiene, which leads to the abundant population of aedes mosquitoes.
He recommends that the community always keep an eye out for empty containers, flowerpots, or buckets that could be a potential breeding ground of these mosquitoes. He warns that if found, people responsible for areas that are breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquitoes are also subjected to a minimum fine of RM500.
Due to public concern over Covid-19, precautionary measures to prevent dengue seem to have taken a backseat. While previous years would see reminders to check for stagnant water near around your place of residence, this year’s focus had turned to wearing masks and general hygiene.

Over 50,000 cases of dengue has been reported in the country since January 2020. Considering that dengue is entirely preventable but not treatable, let’s not forget to chuck out stagnant rain water every once in awhile.
We’ve also written about how a traditional treatment has proven effective in making dengue patients more comfortable, even if it doesn’t cure the disease. You can read about that below.

Science: Papaya Leaf Juice Helps Recovery Of Dengue Patients. Here’s How You Can Prepare It

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It’s Official, Kebun-Kebun Bangsar To Remain On-Site

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Community project Kebun-Kebun Bangsar has received a new temporary occupation licence (TOL) from the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office which allows the farm to remain on its current site, New Straits Times reported.

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Planning executive director Datuk Sulaiman Mohamed said this after a meeting with residents and farm volunteers.
“It is now status quo for the farm, but we will iron out issues related to the farm animals on the ground,” he was quoted as saying.
Sulaiman added that the urban farm too would be placed under its Local Agenda 21 programme which facilitates the engagements between the City Hall and local communities as well as the private sectors.
“We will continue to monitor their operations and iron out issues as they crop up.”
The previous TOL license given to the Kebun-Kebun Bangsar, which had been in operating since 2016, lapsed in 2018.
The community project garden had been issued a final eviction notice on 23 June for violating its TOL terms by erecting permanent structures and rearing livestock on the land that was reserved for Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).
READ MORE: Kebun-Kebun Bangsar Gets Eviction Notice A Few Weeks After It Was Praised By PM
There also have been complaints that were lodged via verbal and written reports towards the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office regarding the farm, which had been dubbed as a nuisance by disgruntled quarters due to the odour, flies and noise coming from the farm.
Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil, who engineered yesterday’s meeting said that the current law that bans the use of land under electrical pylons should be amended to allow for socially beneficial projects such as Kebun-Kebun Bangsar.
Meanwhile, Kebun-Kebun Bangsar founder Ng Sek San said they are grateful for the decision and looking forward to furthering collaboration with the authorities in the future.
Yesterday’s meeting was also attended by residents and representatives from TNB and the Land Office, who explained that they were in support of the project.
They however said that the animals were not allowed to stay at the farm.

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PDRM To Call Up Najib’s Solidarity Gathering Organizers For Not Following Social Distancing Rules

The Royal Malaysian Police will be calling the organisers responsible for the gathering outside of the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s trial on Tuesday (July 28).
What you need to know: The gathering was held by Najib’s supporters in solidarity as he was brought to court. There were around 900 people who gathered at the court house on Jalan Duta, most who were not following RMCO SOPs like wearing face masks and practicing social distancing.

This led to fears of a potential new cluster, especially as new Covid-19 cases are rising everyday. In addition to public outcry, a member of the public has lodged a police report, prompting PDRM to look into the matter further.
Who said what: According to Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Mazlan Mansor, the organisers did not comply with requirements to practice social distancing. Mazlan notes that they should have known better and that people must realise that the pandemic threat is not over.
Why it matters: Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged the public to maintain constant vigilance, as new cases and clusters continuously pop up across the nation. Malaysians who ignore Covid-19 SOPs might unwittingly spark brand new chains of infection that would push the country back into treating sick patients instead of preventing new infections, which could lead to another movement control order (MCO) and impact the entire country again.
Read more:Malaysian police to call organisers of gathering during Najib trial over Covid-19 social distancing measures [Straits Times]Netizens Fear The Coming Of The “Courthouse Cluster” Following Najib’s Solidarity Gathering [TRP]Malaysia May Be Hit With 3rd Wave Of Covid-19 Infections [TRP]This Is Where All Of Malaysia’s New Covid-19 Clusters Are (July 2020) [TRP]Tougher Covid-19 SOP Almost Definitely In The Works [TRP]


Terengganu Teen Murdered In Home While Paralysed Mum Watched Helplessly

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A 19-year-old was found murdered at her home in Telemong, Terengganu yesterday. Siti Nur Surya was stabbed to death in her own living room with her left hand severed.

The body was found by the victim’s 15-year-old younger sister who had returned home from school.
The suspect, a 19-year-old schoolmate of the victim, was brought in for questioning. She was originally brought into the police station to testify, but it raised further suspicion from the police.
She was arrested based on evidence at the crime scene and a CCTV footage near Surya’s home.
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How it happened
According to Hulu Terengganu district police chief DSP Mohd Adli Mat Daud, the argument turned into a fatal struggle. It is believed that Surya’s schoolmate picked up a knife left in the living room and used it to injure the victim.
The suspect herself also sustained minor injuries, including bite marks on the arm and body.
Upon arresting the suspect, police also found a few of the victims’ belongings in possession of the suspect, including a mobile phone, cash, and makeup.
The suspect had stolen hundreds of ringgit in cash, 2 handbags, and 2 mobile phones to fake a robbery at the home.
A knife, suspected to be the one used in the crime, was also found.
The suspect had been schoolmates with Surya from Form One to Form Five.
Credit: Bernama
The victim’s family mourns
According to Harian Metro, the victim’s brother said that the victim’s bedridden mother who has brain cancer could only watch helplessly as her daughter was murdered in front of her. Her cancer, which she has battled for two years, rendered her unable to speak normally and call out for help.
The suspect will be further investigated according to Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

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3 sisters run non-existent investment scam and stole RM550K, plead not guilty to charges

Most people can’t stand living with their siblings, let alone working with them. These sisters are different though, because they love each other enough to start a business together- an investment scam.

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There’s nothing like a family business to keep the household running, so three sisters in Klang have been running a fake investment scam, cheating others out of around RM550,000.
They have swindled 18 victims, selling them a “high return investment scam”. They claim that the investment scheme has no risk of loss and fixed high-interest returns.

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It was only after one of their “investors” was looking to withdraw some of her “earnings” that the victim realized the investment scheme didn’t exist at all.
The victim then made a police report, which led to the arrest of the three sisters.
The three sisters have since been charged with cheating, though all of them are pleading not guilty and claiming trial to all charges. The total bail for all three of them reach RM1.3 million.

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All the best to those who want to do business with their siblings- just make sure it’s not dirty business!
Plus, if someone reaches out to you with an “investment opportunity” that really sounds too good to be true, run far faaaaar away.


Klang Valley AstraZeneca Vaccine Appointments All Snapped Up, But More Slots Maybe Coming Soon

Klang Valleyans should start receiving their AstraZeneca (AZ) Covid-19 vaccine appointments today (3 May), said Science, Technology & Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin following the government’s open call for the public to volunteer for early inoculations.
Read More: Klang Valley Residents Who Want To Skip Covid-19 Vaccine Queue Can Volunteer For AstraZeneca Jabs

Khairy, who’s leading the National Immunization Program (PICK), explained on social media that Selangor and Kuala Lumpur residents who’ve booked themselves a spot for the jab will be notified via the MySejahtera mobile application.
Some people should be waking up to their AZ appointments in their MySj. These are progressively being pushed out throughout today. Any issues please reach out to @JKJAVMY.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 3, 2021
AZ vaccine fully booked
On Sunday noon, the government had opened an online registration counter on the official PICK website – allowing the public a chance to make their own appointments to receive the AZ vaccine at one of four special vaccination centres (PPV) between the month of May and June.
The aim of the program was to boost the country’s vaccination rate and improve public perception on the AZ vaccine.
Merely hours after online counters went live, it was announced that all 268,000 AZ vaccine slots were filled.
Recent numbers from the Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) showed that over nine million people have registered to receive Covid-19 vaccinations in Malaysia.
However, it’s safe to speculate that we’re still a long way from reaching the nation’s target to immunize 80% of Malaysia’s estimated 32 million population, as presently, only 883,661 people have received either one or both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.
(Credit: JKJAV)
More vaccines to come
Public response towards the early vaccination call was overwhelming, to say the least.
Khairy had further revealed that there will be more AZ vaccine coming in the future and explained that people who were deligated to the ‘waiting list’ will be made a priority the next time around.
We have closed the AZ wait list. There are more AZ vaccines scheduled for delivery. We will prioritise those on the wait list when the new shipment arrives.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 2, 2021
Mixed reviews on early vaccination
As denizens began sharing news of how they’ve successfully booked their appointments, the public was made aware of ‘glitches’ on the JKJAV webpage due to the high amount of traffic it received.
All AZ slots are fully booked. My apologies for the initial glitch and multiple refreshes 🙏🏾. You can still click on the grey boxes to put yourself on a wait list for next couple of hours. We will start pushing appts to your MySj or sms soon. pic.twitter.com/aBKwCsIRUu— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 2, 2021
It was also noted that registrations made before 12 pm on Sunday would not be accepted, leading to more confusion online.
But if I try to re register it says I can’t. I got in at 1159. How will this work? It’s terribly unfair isnt?— Farah Jaafar-Crossby (@farahjc) May 2, 2021
While many conveyed relief of being on the early vaccination list, others had felt more reprehensive about the whole program and expressed reservations over the process – saying that it resembled how you would rush to book and purchase concert tickets before they sold out or getting lucky in the lottery.
I understand that many feel there should be better way for people to get the vaccine rather than booking it like it’s a concert ticket, but I think this is done this way because many expressed their concern about AZ’s side effects and many seems to reject it.— AzyanDraws🇲🇾 | Close Art Commission atm (@AzyanDraws) May 2, 2021
Vaccine lottery I didn’t win. Haha pic.twitter.com/fOLVyKTvjh— Sharaad C. Kuttan (@SharaadKuttan) May 2, 2021

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GE15: Investigations Into PAS Youth Chief Shahiful Nasir And Zul Huzaimy Over Racist Threats Are Underway

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PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli said the investigations against Sik PAS Youth Chief Shahiful Nasir and actor Zul Huzaimy for their inflammatory remarks are ongoing.

Rafizi lodged the reports at the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters, Free Malaysia Today reported.

Shahiful and Zul were previously criticised by the public for their racist remarks during the campaign trail.
Both cases will be investigated under the Penal Code, the Multimedia and Communications Act 1998, and the Election Offences Act 1954.
Section 4A of the Election Offences Act 1954 relates to promoting feelings of ill-will or hostility during campaigning.
Rafizi added that he hoped all election candidates will learn a lesson from these incidents and not utilise racial sentiments for their campaign means.
The lawyers from PKR have also been instructed to review the campaigns of its candidates and opposing parties to see if they have broken the law.
What did Shahiful and Zul say?
“Balik pangkah Perikatan Nasional. Siapa yang pangkah Barisan Nasional dan Pakatan Harapan masuk Api Neraka.” – Ketua Pemuda Pas Sik, Mohd. Shahiful Mhd. NasirAllahul musta’an! pic.twitter.com/FKHYJ09ogJ— Sufian 🇲🇾 (@mohdsufian) November 12, 2022
Shahiful reportedly said those who vote for Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) would end up in Hell.
He has since apologised to all affected parties and explained that the speech in the video only represented his views and not the party’s belief.
According to Free Malaysia Today, Shahiful has also applied for leave from his duties and other party positions on his own volition.
Nak minta tolong buat laporan polis terhadap Zul Huzaimy boleh?“Yang harbi ni, dok erti bahasa ni, bak pa ni,kalau saya ni, ikut darah panas saya, huh banyak dah saya sembelih. Sungguh, sama juga la dengan saudara2 di bawah, betul dok?sebab kita ada undang2 dalam negara kita” pic.twitter.com/75FQYyObPl— cikyaniee (@lady_bugg11) November 14, 2022
Zul Huzaimy, also known as Spark, was heard in a viral video saying he wanted to slaughter “kafir harbi” (enemies of Islam) during a speech in Kemaman, Terengganu on 4 November.
He alleged that “kafir harbi” are untrustworthy and will betray others the first chance they get.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by zul huzaimy (@zulhuzaimy_m)
According to Utusan, Zul said he didn’t go to that extreme and asked the rakyat to rewatch the full-length video for the true explanation.
He claimed that the short clip that went viral was taken out of context. He said the term “kafir harbi” does not refer to all non-Muslims but non-Muslims that hate the religion, love racism and create problems until the loud azan call is banned in some places.
He cited an alleged incident of a group playing the gendang drums loudly outside a mosque in Penang during Isyak.
These are the things that people should understand, what I meant is the Non-Muslims like these have to understand the issue.Actor Zul Huzaimy aka Spark
PAS election director Sanusi Md Nor has since denounced the actor’s remarks after netizens questioned the party when Zul has been seen campaigning for PAS.

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Check Out These 5 “Documentary” Films To Die For

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Even if you’re a horror film enthusiast, found footage horror is somewhat of a divisive subgenre – which is fair, since most of them rely on cheap gimmicks that help mask low budgets and bad effects. But for some, it’s regarded as a more realistic and engrossing form of filmmaking, if done well.

Found footage horror franchises such as Paranormal Activity and The Blair Witch Project have helped mainstream the format, but a few notable films get overlooked by the success of popular titles or the failure of bad ones.
Here’s a look at 5 documentary-style horror flicks to check out:
The Medium (2021)
(Credit: @StephBelpheche via Twitter)
Thailand’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the Oscars, The Medium chronicles the harrowing experiences of a Thai medium family, where gods and demons co-exist in the most unnerving manner possible.
Nim, a resourceful female medium, strives to remove an evil entity that has been tormenting her niece. It’s a highly patient mystery-solving process that may have overstayed its welcome a bit in the first half. But once the business end of the story kicks in, this simmering urban horror builds by itself.
Posing to be a collection of footage gathered by a documentary team and also found footage from their cameras, the film shows extreme paranormal events while maintaining the mockumentary style with frequent intertitles explaining the situation. Despite its share of clichés, the film’s rooted premise of Thai demonology coupled with top-notch performances from its Thai cast truly ensures that The Medium can easily get under your skin.
The Taking Of Deborah Logan (2014)
(Credit: @horrorhomeroom via Twitter)
The Taking of Deborah Logan involves a documentary crew studying Deborah, the former owner of a telephone operating service, who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s.
Although reluctant to expose herself to a group of strangers, she is encouraged to participate by her daughter, Sarah, who hopes to keep their family home with the money made from the production. As Deborah begins to exhibit signs of the disease, certain behaviours suggest that something supernatural might be at play.
It is Jill Larson’s performance as Deborah that makes the film worth watching. In one scene, she seems like the sweet old lady next door. A few moments later, she’s a demon from your worst nightmares. Deborah’s deteriorating mental state, which has weighed heavily on Sarah, creates a shared mania that almost makes the increasingly abnormal events seem within reason. It isn’t until the third act, when the physical manifestation of the supernatural is revealed, that audiences are given undeniable evidence of possession.
The Visit (2015)
(Credit: @hufflemione via Twitter)
The Visit follows two kids, Becca, a budding auteur, and her younger brother, Tyler, a serious germaphobe and an aspiring rapper, as they’re off to visit their grandparents whom they’ve never met.
Despite its predictable premise and not-so-scary plot, The Visit’s strength lies in almost completely giving in to found footage clichés. Nana’s increasingly unsettling nocturnal rages and Pop Pop constantly dressing up for a costume party that never materializes hooks audiences long enough to get to the end of the film.
M. Night Shyamalan is no stranger to lovers of cinema, and although The Visit may not be one of his best-known films, it’s a decent entry to the found footage subgenre. Littered with poor rapping skills exhibited by the younger brother in the film (which annoyed the hell out of me, but might be a welcome comic relief for some), The Visit is best described as startling, rather than terrifying. If you actually enjoy found footage films, then The Visit is worth a watch.
As Above, So Below (2014)
(Credit: @VVVisuals1 via Twitter)
If you’re familiar with the Divine Comedy and Dante’s journey through the 9 circles of hell, you’ll enjoy As Above, So Below. Although the film draws from various mythologies, it’s Dante’s Inferno and its complex rendering of hell that most closely mirrors protagonist Scarlett Marlowe’s journey, making for an unconventional faux documentary that offers impressively layered world-building.
The film follows Scarlett’s quest to find the philosopher’s stone. She assembles a team of explorers as they venture into the French catacombs and they uncover the dark secret that lies beneath the city of lights. This film has garnered a cult following over the years with audiences debating whether or not it’s based on Dante’s Inferno or Hermeticism, as the film’s title directly references its fundamental principle. If you enjoy deep-diving into easter eggs once you finish a movie, As Above, So Below will offer you a lot to go over.
Noroi: The Curse (2005)
(Credit: @EOFFTV via Twitter)
Over the years, this Japanese horror film has become a classic for found footage lovers — not only because of its unconventional way of storytelling, but because it successfully manages to blur the lines between fiction and reality.
The film follows an independent journalist, Kobayashi, as he investigates a series of seemingly unrelated paranormal events connected by the legend of an ancient demon called the “Kagutaba”.
Noroi is presented more like a conventional documentary meant to entertain and inform a mass audience, so it feels more like a real film rather than some random old home movie. The film’s commitment to posing as a real documentary can be jarring if you’re not prepared for it. As with any seasoned researcher, Kobayashi closely analyses several disturbing clips throughout the film. This, along with other in-your-face scenes in the film leaves the audience questioning if the legendary demon is real or not.

So even if you’re not particularly fond of the format, these found footage films are worth checking out if you’re a horror fan — or if you’re simply in the mood to get spooked!

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Malay Fairytales & Folklore Back In The Spotlight Thanks To Hikayat Fandom

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Did you know that Malaysia has ancient manuscripts that date back to 500 years ago? That’s quite a long time ago, around the 5th century – after the emergence of the Kedah Tua civilization.

READ MORE: Did You Know That The Oldest Civilization In Southeast Asia Is In Sungai Batu, Kedah?
If you don’t already know, Malaysia is massively rich in culture and heritage. Forget western fairytales, we have tons of Malaysian fairytales of our own.
Snow White? Pft- try reading our own ‘Puteri Bidasari’ tale below.
READ MORE: Did You Know Malaysia Has A Lot of Fairytale Princesses And Legends As Well? [Part 2]
Within the ancient manuscripts lies tons of creative works by our ancient societies which include hikayat (story) and legends. Unfortunately, some of these legends didn’t really get the limelight properly before. If continued, these legends can fade away, leaving our new generation oblivious.
An event to showcase the Hikayat & legends
In an effort to nurture a capable new generation with crucial skills and knowledge,  the Hikayat Fandom: Art, Books & Cultural Showcase – hosted by bzBee Consult, and supported by Yayasan Hasanah – aims to promote the folklore, legends and stories that have shaped the psyche and intrinsic values of our people.
They also seek to re-visualize Malaysia’s ancient world and immerse the youth in the wonders that are our Malay legends.
(Credit: Hikayat Fandom)
The highlight of the showcase was the debut of Ninot Aziz’s four illustrated novels. Ninot Aziz is an award-winning author and a master of Malay stories and folklore, heritage as well as history. These novels also featured amazing graphic works done by talented artists and illustrators – Ariyana Ahmad, Dani Warguide, and Walid Muhammad.
Launching of Hikayat Fandom Series – (From Left) Zainariah Johari, Arts, Culture, Public Spaces Head at Yayasan Hasanah, Award Winning Author Ninot Aziz, Author of the Hikayat Fandom Series and Prof. Said Bani, Managing Director of bzBee Consult during the launch of the Hikayat Fandom Series at Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTIC)(Credit: Hikayat Fandom)
Following the launch event held on 24 September at Malaysian Tourism Centre  (MaTiC), four graphic novels (as part of a 10-book series) were published officially by the Hikayat Fandom.
Those include:
Bentala Naga Kisah Dari Makyung Lagenda Bidasari: Dari Kisah Agung Puteri KembayatPuteri Saadong: Srikandi Sekebun Bunga Cerang Tegayung Seri Gumum, Puteri Tasik Chini
Frontpage illustrations of Ninot Aziz’s books. (Credit: Ninot Aziz / Facebook)
These books were part of the Siri Hikayat Fandom (book series) by Ninot Aziz, which was created as a bridge to reconnect the current generation with Malay folklore and heritage by reviving our folklore with a modern and fresh take.
Cultural performances liven up the showcase
The event brought together prominent cultural practitioners including Malaysian National Laureate Professor Dr Muhammad, Dance Maestro Hj. Tharawat Ismail Bakti, with special performances by Primadona Makyong Fatimah Abdullah, Pakyong Negara Rosnan Rahman, Akar Seni Malaysia Group led by Mohd Hazlami Harun and the Arjuna Sukma Wayang Kulit Group.
Bentala Naga Makyung performance. (Credit: Hikayat Fandom)
Other performances included Wayang Kulit theatre on Puteri Saadong, Makyong performance (dance-drama) on Bentala Naga, Syair (poem) on Lagenda Bidasari and Taridra performance (also a dance drama) on Seri Gumum.
The book launch of Hikayat Fandom was simultaneously a demonstration of how folklore, legends and stories can serve as a basis to harmoniously unite the arts industry across all its main forms: visual arts, performing arts, music, and literature.
Puteri Saadong Wayang Kulit performance.(Credit: Hikayat Fandom)
Malaysia is rich with ancient traditional stories and its Hikayat act as timeless vessels of our historic cultural ideologies and values – serving as a potential key to understanding and re-visualising our ancient world. However now, due to the rarity of Malay folklore being portrayed in current media and the fast emergence of social media and pop culture – the public’s interest in exploring Hikayat, legends, and stories has diminished greatly. This places the survival of our Hikayat, a core component of our national identity, heritage and culture, in a state of great peril.Ninot Aziz, Author of the Hikayat Fandom Series
Art Illustrations from the books are being displayed at MaTiC currently. (Credit: Ninot Aziz / Facebook)
Following the launch, an exhibition of the body of work created by Ninot Aziz and the three major illustrators is open to the public currently. The details are as below:
The Art Of Hikayat Fandom (Exhibition)
Venue: Creative Space, Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTiC)Dates: 16 September to 31 OctoberTime: 10 am – 6 pmTicket price: Free Admission
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Traditional Dances Were Once Really Controversial, Some Were Even Banned

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Girls’ Compelling Presentation To Dad Earned Them Their Own Rooms

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Children learn things from their parents and mimic their parents’ actions, so parents must be mindful of what they say and how they behave in front of their children.

Former Berjaya CEO Jalil Rasheed recently recounted an adorable story of the way his daughters convinced him to give them their own bedrooms at home.
His daughters have asked him constantly about getting their own rooms. To get to the bottom of the issue, he asked his daughters to present him with a persuasive argument using facts to convince him to give them their own rooms.
Both daughters went above and beyond with their presentation because they included a registration process with ticket stubs to enter the “presentation” hall.
(2) They did a deck, complete with slideshow and presentation. First I had to fill up a form to enter the hall pic.twitter.com/m3PwoO55cV— Jalil Rasheed (@jalilword) April 15, 2023
Funnily, Jalil pointed out that only one daughter put in the presentation work while the other just helped to change the presentation slides.
The girls gave some convincing reasons, albeit one-sided, to have their own rooms instead of sharing such as saving energy costs.
They ended the presentation by highlighting a benefit for the parents should they get their wish fulfilled: the promise to help with house chores.
The girls also included a link if their parents wanted to ask more questions and had manual forms on standby if the link failed to work.
(7) In case we want to ask more questions, there is a link. If link does not work, manual forms were distributed. The end. pic.twitter.com/z323886Txn— Jalil Rasheed (@jalilword) April 15, 2023
Jalil said it’s apparent that his work influenced the way they presented their ideas by summarising facts and building presentation decks.
He’s happy to report that the girls got their own bedrooms after the convincing presentation.
Jalil added that he was glad that the school taught his daughters how to make presentation slides, and he intends to help them develop grit in the next lesson.
He admitted that it’s a tougher challenge because it’s normal for parents to want to shelter their children from difficulties.
Netizens loved his approach to managing the issue and praised his daughters for their brilliant presentation. They appreciated the fact that his daughters had to use facts and rationale to convince him.
They also shared funny stories of the way they tried persuading their parents to give them their own room when they were younger.
I am utterly impressed with your daughters. Wish you all the best of luck for when they become older teenagers and adults. In the mean time enjoy the ride.— Sharan Pretam Singh (Mrs) (@PretamSharan) April 15, 2023
this is awesome, i think this should be one of the way to teach them to convince with fact and rationale, and put effort if you want something, instead of old school “go wash all the car” style. but why not both— Ninu (@itismeninu) April 15, 2023
Reminds me of 2006 when they my 2 boys aged 7 and 4 put up a proposal for a pet tortoise. My eldest entitled it “A presentation to our CEO to request for a pet tortoise”. It had all the Why When How and promises to nurture and love and take care of it.— Ahmad Razmy (@razmyrashid) April 15, 2023

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Penang Bridge Lanes Closed For 3 Months After 2 Fires This Week

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Several lanes on the iconic Penang Bridge may be closed to traffic for up to three months in order to repair electrical cables running under the structure which caught fire twice this week.

Firefighters were rushed to put out two separate flames which occurred under the bridge at kilometre 3.2 at around 4pm Tuesday (22 February) and again at around 9am the following morning (23 February).
Video believed to have been captured by motorists showed black smoke coming from the divider separating the lanes to and from the island as authorities manned the area.
Kabel elektrik di bawah Jambatan Pulau Pinang terbakar jam 4.20 petang, mengeluarkan asap menerusi saluran udara di atas Jambatan. @bombaJBPM tiba di lokasi, namun tiada laluan ke bawah. Pasukan Tindakan Kecemasan mencuba akses lain untuk kerja-kerja pemadaman.@BuletinTV3 pic.twitter.com/NBk1wTKg48— Selwam Arjunan 🇲🇾 (@SelwamNewsMPB) February 22, 2021
Images shared online later showed Bomba personnel hard at work extinguishing the blaze. Special firefighting boats were also present at the scene to put out the flames which raged under the bridge.
(JBPMPenang.Official/Facebook)
Power supply secured
According to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) the fire had involved a 132-kilovolt power transmission cable running from Bukit Tengah to Bayan Mutiara, damaging three circuits and disrupting power for merely 35 seconds before it was restored.
TNB explained that Penang’s electricity supply remained stable as there are four other submarine electrical cables supplying power to the island.
Though the cause of the incident was still being investigated, TNB said that repairs would be completed within three months.
Penang Bridge IS NOT falling down
Penang Bridge operator, PLUS Malaysia Berhad, assures road users that the bridge remains safe to use, but recommends people to use the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge or the Penang Second Bridge as an alternative to reduce traffic congestion.
A similar electrical cable fire was last reported occurring at the bridge in 1993.

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Official: Penang Bridge lanes might be closed for three months for power cable repair works
Another power cable on Penang Bridge catches fire
PLUS says Penang Bridge is safe, but advises motorists to use Second Bridge
Massive jam as Penang bridge power cable catches fire


realme Adds Two New Colours In Their Product Line Up Next Year, Yellow and Grey

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Did you know that Pantone recently unveiled ‘Ultimate Gray’ and ‘Illuminating’ as the colour (or colours) of the year for 2021, which also the same colours used in realme’s visual identity?

Credit: Twitter
To commemorate this, the company plans to expand the colours to their products and peripherals starting next year.
Meet the colours
realme Yellow
realme Yellow is a vibrant golden yellow which the company says represents power, style, modernity and youthfulness as well as positive connotations in both Eastern and Western cultures.
Credit: realme
realme Grey
The other colour, grey, represents professionalism, calmness, and inclusiveness.
realme says it’ll be used with other auxiliary colours including classic black and white as well as a light gray tone in realme’s overall brand visual identity.
Credit: realme
In 2019, realme updated its visual identity together with one of the world’s top design studios, Pentagram which led to the creation of “realme Design Studio” to complete a full set of 6 visual designs for realme.
Eddie Opara, an internationally renowned Pentagram partner and chief designer, created the brand image for realme which would help the company to resonate with their global young user groups.

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5 things every M’sian kid remembers fearing in school

Everyone has their own form of fear. Some of the more classic ones range from something as understandable as the fear of heights (and FLYING cockroaches), to super questionable ones like the fear of elevators.
Letâ€™s admit, it is pretty entertaining to see someone running away from something they are afraid of (as long as it does not happen to you!).
In this video posted by Nur Izzaty Mohammad on Facebook,Â  a little boy apparently â€œhijackedâ€ a schoolmateâ€™s bicycle and cycled all the way home from school to escape a routine injection.
This very innocent act of going the extra mile to escape something so trivial really takes us back to simpler times when we used to be afraid of certain things in school:
1. Not finishing homework
That Annoying Show Off Classmate GIF from Thefairlyoddparents GIFs

It was not the reputation we had with our teachers that was at stake, but more towards our reputation in school if we were to face humiliating consequences like standing outside the class. This was not an ideal way to be seen by your crush from the class next door!
2. Cikgu Disiplin
Image credit: Utusan Malaysia
Back then we believed that the discipline teacher was the most powerful person in school. The mere sight of them walking down the hall with their infamous â€œrotanâ€ was enough to send kids scurrying back to their seats.
Not even the biggest bully in school dared to whisper in the presence of our beloved â€œcikgu disiplinâ€ for fear of feeling the wrath of their rotan. To this day, we are still impressed by how prefects were able to work so closely with them!
3. Dentist
Piranha GIF from Piranha GIFs

Dentophobia, a fear of seeing the dentist, is very common among children. It was very nerve-wracking to have had your teeth being scrutinised by a stranger, especially when almost everything you had as a kid induced cavities and you had a higher tendency to not have brushed your teeth properly.
4. Coming late
Better Late Than Pregnant Not Menopause GIF from Betterlatethanpregnant GIFs

Rather than being late, you would have preferred to stay at home and skip school to spare yourself the embarrassment of getting caught by the prefects stationed at the school entrance, ready to hand over your name to the discipline teacher. Who knew what sort of denda awaited you!
5. Spotcheck
The ITCrowd Act GIF from Theitcrowd GIFs

Remember how we used to befriend prefects to get intel on the next spotcheck? Some of the good Samaritans even joined forces with us to hide and tape our forbidden liquid papers and handphones underneath chairs, tables and behind bulletin boards – wherever we felt was safe!
After all, should your item have gotten confiscated, they would have ended up in the staff room (read: the Bermuda Triangle of the school), never to be seen again.

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Sabah Bars Visitors From States With Active Clusters, While Sarawak Only Requires Overseas Travellers To Quarantine

This article previously had a misleading title. It has since been updated to reflect the correct information.
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East Malaysia are exercising their right to control visitors entering their states during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has announced that anyone from states with active Covid-19 clusters will be prohibited from entering Sabah.
He said airport authorities are required to have functioning thermal sensors and provide hand sanitiser, adding that these measures were to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 in Sabah.
We are monitoring the Covid-19 trends and cases every day, like the one in the Lahad Datu lockup, we are keeping a close watch.Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal via The Star Online
Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal (Credit: Malay Mail)
He was referring to the new cluster detected at the Lahad Datu police headquarters, where 7 detainees have tested positive for Covid-19.
On the upcoming state elections, Shafie instructed all officials involved to be equipped with face masks, hand sanitisers, and to practice physical distancing until the end of the event.
For campaigns and related programmes leading to the coming state elections, please make sure SOPs are abided by strictlyDatuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal via The Star Online
He said the state government has prepared 10 million face masks and hand sanitisers for district and polling officials use during the election period.
Meanwhile, Sarawak still requires anyone entering from overseas, including returning Sarawakians, to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine and the Covid-19 swab test.
The quarantine cost for returning Sarawakians from overseas will be fully borne by the state government, while for non-Sarawakians the cost will be at their own expense.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob via Malay Mail
Credit: Facebook/Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Whereas, Malaysians from the peninsular, Sabah, and Labuan will no longer need to quarantine anymore says Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Instead, they must fill in the E-Health Declaration Form prior to entering the state.
Last week, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Secretariat announced updated procedures for entering Sarawak.
These updated procedures mean that Malaysians travelling domestically to Sarawak will no longer be required to fill up the Enter Sarawak form. Instead, only the E-Health Declaration Form will be used.
However, foreigners and Malaysians from overseas countries have to fill in both forms.

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Malaysians Have A New Disgustingly Cute Obsession With Toothpaste

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Brace yourselves, Malaysians have found themselves a minty-fresh obsession with disgustingly adorable toothpaste caps.

Twitter user Haffiz, garnered a lot of attention when he posted a personal product review of a very peculiar 3D printed toothpaste cap that he recently bought off Shopee, in the shape of the popular Pixar animated movie character, Shrek the Ogre.
What the cap does is replace the original cap that came with your tube of toothpaste and makes the paste come out of Shrek’s backside.
GUYS GUYS GUYS BUTUT SHREK PENUTUP UBAT GIGI DAH SAMPAIIIIIIIII HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH pic.twitter.com/qkfIFXhLBD— Haffiz (@MHaffizJ) August 26, 2021
Haffiz’s post was later accompanied by another product unpackaging video posted by user ikki, who had bought himself a similar product in the shape of Disney’s most recent money-making fictional character, Baby Yoda (or Grogu for the rest of us dorks).
tktahu kedai yg sama ke tk, tapi aku punye version baby yoda muntah 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oLMBxBhHVV— ikki (@izzddint) August 26, 2021
Needless to say, word of mouth had crowned the product into the next hottest item on netizen’s to-buy list.
Apparently one of the stores which sell the product found themselves swamped with new orders, not realizing how viral of a trend the caps were becoming.
You’ve certainly done something 🤣 pic.twitter.com/PGkIXFRiBQ— Mifzal 🏴 (@mifzalmalik) August 26, 2021
According to one seller on Shopee, the cute caps are 3D printed from food-safe PLA plastic and fits perfectly on regular-sized toothpaste that you can buy over the counter.
Variations of weird toothpaste caps have also been popping up on TikTok as netizens from around the world share their collection of paste excreting characters they’d purchased or 3D printed themselves.
  @3dprinter_boy ##3dprinter ##3dprinted##3dprint ##toothpaste ♬ Dancing in My Room – 347aidan

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57-Year-Old OKU Is Malaysia’s First Climber To Summit K2, The Second-Highest Mountain on Earth

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No excuses exist for not climbing mountains, as proven by a disabled person (OKU) solo climber, T Ravichandran.

The 57-year-old became the first Malaysian climber to successfully conquer the second highest mountain in the world, K2.
Located in Pakistan, K2 stands at 8,611 meters, roughly 250 metres shy world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, with a height of 8,848 meters.
Previously, Ravichandran had made history when he successfully set foot on Everest for the third time on 12 May after 2006 and 2007.

In a statement on Sunday, Ravichandran expressed happiness and pride over the achievement.
I managed to fly the Jalur Gemilang at the top of K2. A sign of the spirit of independence that Malaysians should not forget next August 31.Mountain climber T Ravichandran on his latest feat.
He hopes his success will help foster patriotism and the spirit of peace and harmony among Malaysians.
His success inspired Malaysians who took to social media to offer their congratulations.
RT @NST_Online: #NSTnation National climber T. Ravichandran, who is also a person with disabilities (PwD), has become the first #Malaysian to raise the #JalurGemilang at the summit of the world's second highest mountain, K2 in #Pakistan.https://t.co/6aL0hQ6BIa— M Poobalan (@PoobalanMy) July 24, 2022
Ravichandran paid tribute to his wife for supporting him throughout.
He also thanked his family, friends, sponsors and Malaysians who prayed for his success to reach the top.
Ravichandran added that being a disabled person was not a disadvantage but motivated him to achieve what an able-bodied person can.
  @mountaineeringlife Man skies down k2 #k2 #skiing #mountain #fyp #foryoupage #foryou #viral #tiktok #redbull ♬ original sound – mountaineeringlife
Yesterday marks 25th year of Datuk M. Magendran and Datuk N. Mohanadas as the First Malaysians to conquer the summit of Mount Everest. They stepped onto Everest's summit on 23 May 1997. From that moment onwards they both had set a new definition for "Malaysia Boleh". pic.twitter.com/n5MiJp7niq— Gunasegaran Kandaswamy (@kkvguna) May 24, 2022
Never Underestimate Mountains – But Many Climbers Do
Mountains are beautiful, and climbing them is fun, not to mention the Instagrammable moments, which explains the mountain-climbing boom in recent years.
However, professional climbers see it from a different angle.
Malaysia mountain climbers pose in front of Nepal’s unconquered peak of Mount Machapuchare in the rugged Annapurna mountain range. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Mountain climbing instructor Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa said things could go wrong without proper training and planning.
He said it happens more often than people think as they miss the basics.
These include making sure they carry the usual emergency stuff (food that doesn’t need cooking and an emergency shelter/blankets if you are not carrying a tent etc.) but just as importantly, keeping an eye on the weather.
He added that it is also not uncommon for people to think they’re as fit as they used to be.
Everybody’s doing it; therefore, it’s safe – right? Wrong. Sometimes people have too much confidence in their own strength, especially for those who used to climb but have stopped for a long time. They forget the body is not the same as it ages.Mountain climbing instructor Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa to TRP on the common pitfalls of mountain climbing.
Mohd Fakhrul said he had encountered many mountain climbers getting sick, especially acute mountain sickness (AMS).
AMS is a potentially lethal condition caused by acute hypoxia after ascending to altitudes higher than 2500 m in a short time.
Mountain climbing instructor Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa leading a rescue mission of injured climbers in the Annapurna mountain range. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Mountains Aren’t Simply Out There To Take Selfies With
Broadcast journalist and seasoned mountaineer Fazli Ahmad said complacency and a failure to prepare for trouble are the worst enemies of mountain hikers.
Citing experience from a close working relationship with the Fire and Rescue Department, Fazli pointed out that many young people are climbing in increasing numbers but lack the necessary preparation and understanding.
Malaysian mountain climbers from the press and Fire and Rescue Department hoist the Jalur Gemilang at the Annapurna mountain range. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
He said one issue is the emphasis on outdoor fashion and fun, including an unhealthy penchant for taking selfies.
Some are driven by the desire to prove themselves by standing tall upon the peak, the feeling of having conquered a mighty mountain.
READ MORE: 17 Hikers Detained For Entering Gunung Nuang Without A Permit
Mereka cakap, “nanti kalau sesat, injured confirm panggil bomba!”. Tahukah kalian golongan yang sering bawa masalah ini adalah golongan yang bermalam di gunung? Lack of training & preparation, kemudian panggil bomba. Lepastu kantoi tiada permit aduhai. Sudah jatuh ditimpa tangga.— Adha Nazri (@adhanazrx) March 4, 2020
He said these are attitudes that could turn into nightmares not only for themselves but for rescuers.
By all means, conquer all the mountains if you want to. But never forget to count the cost it comes at and the struggles along the journey. By the time you realised that you are unprepared, it’s usually too late.Broadcast journalist and seasoned mountaineer Fazli Ahmad to TRP on mountain climbing being a task that requires patience and humility.
If anything, being on top of everything should make one feel humble and filled with gratitude, said Fazli.
In other words, just be careful and come home safe. Learn step by step, and don’t rush in.
Malaysian hikers at Annapurna mountain range expressing their thankfulness that the mountain has allowed them upon it, safe and sound. (Pix: Fernando Fong)

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No Bazaars, So Less Food Wastage Expected This Ramadan

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Though recognized globally as a culinary-cultured nation, Malaysia has been long plagued by the problem of food wastage, especially during our many annual festive seasons.
But with the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) essentially limiting the publicâ€™s ferocious appetite, the country hopes to see this problem resolved.
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Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said that with the absence of this yearâ€™s annual Ramadan bazaars, the country could finally reach its goal to achieve a zero-waste society.
The minister explained that with the rakyat adapting to making smart consumer choices amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the amount of food thatâ€™s normally being wasted is greatly minimized.
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In 2019, Malaysia tried to shift its gluttonous habits by trying to encourage and get the nation to adopt a â€œno wasteâ€ mentality when it comes to food.
Reportedly, Malaysians throw away up to 3,000 metric tonnes of still edible food and groceries into the trash every single day that ends up filling more than 50% of our landfills.
In 2018 alone, over 600,000 tonnes of food was disposed of during that yearâ€™s short Ramadan period.
According to studies by the Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), more than 40% of the food being wasted comes from Malaysian households, while more than 30% were contributed by the commercial sector.

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Malaysia’s Effort To Distribute 1 Million Quran Globally Draws Varied Responses

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Malaysia would issue one million copies of the Quran to be distributed globally in response to the burning of the holy book in Sweden.

Rasmus Paludan, leader of Danish far-right party Stram Kurs (Hard Line), was permitted to burn the Quran on 21 January outside the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, Malay Mail reported.
It triggered waves of angry reactions from Muslims worldwide, including Muslims in Malaysia.
Five hundred people held a rally in front of Hampshire Place, which houses the Swedish embassy in Malaysia.
READ MORE: PAS To Stage Protest Outside Swedish Embassy
Anwar said the move by Yayasan Restu to distribute copies of the Quran globally will be the most beneficial way to respond.
I agree that the most beneficial way to respond to this insane and impudent act (burning the Quran) is to continue the efforts that have been started and to have the resolve to print and distribute one million copies of the Qurans around the world in the shortest time possible.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Anwar added that other Muslim nations would also be consulted to help distribute copies of the Quran globally.
The effort will be followed by several programmes worldwide towards the appreciation and understanding of the Quran.
Yayasan Restu is a well-known Quran manuscript producer and its Quran-related publications with exclusive designs.
According to Malay Mail, Anwar also visited the world’s second-largest Quran printing factory, Nasyrul Quran, in Putrajaya.
He presented a RM2 million contribution by the government to Nasyrul Quran.
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri @anwaribrahim melawat kilang percetakan al-Quran kedua paling besar di dunia yang terletak di Nasyrul Quran, Putrajaya hari ini.Beliau turut menyampaikan sumbangan kerajaan berjumlah RM2 juta kepada Nasyrul Quran. 📸 Harry Salzman | BERNAMA pic.twitter.com/SvpbNlgh6Z— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) January 28, 2023
Netizens think it could be better
The move to distribute Quran globally has been met with varied responses. While the majority seems to praise the move, there were also some who did not agree.
The effort to distribute the Quran globally is seen as a commendable move but some believe it wasn’t necessary.
A few of them pointed out that the Quran is widely available as e-books and apps. They believe the money used to print and distribute the holy books could be better used to help the needy worldwide.
Several netizens deemed the move to distribute the holy books as performative and a populist move.
A classy move. Simple act with a strong messagge.— Malaysia Democratic Party (@democratic_my) January 28, 2023
this is so smart !! instead of doing revenge bc a Quran was burned in Sweden for political purposes, we print 1 million more copies of the Quran. i love how our pm is not afraid to address issues openly regarding Islam especially when other countries disrespect our religion. https://t.co/Ys9vroegzB— 샤 🍋✨ (@suzycapes) January 28, 2023
Bila org buat kejam kpd kita, kita balas dgn lembut, semoga lebih ramai ingin memahami al quran, spt kes slps 11 sept— Albaniah (@yanimaryamahkar) January 28, 2023
I know this is a populist pandering move to stem the tide of rising extremism in PN. But surely it’s better to use that money towards the teachings in the Quran instead? I dunno, like helping the poor, needy, and animals in need, maybe? https://t.co/T07dKbQGfP— Aunty Yun (@crazycatmakcik) January 28, 2023
You print 1 million copies of the Quran, you risk 1 million copies of being burnt. Here’s a better idea. Release a version for kindle or any other platform, allow people to download for free. No risk of burning whatsoever. Possibly cheaper too— Dai’e Syaitan (@EOGawd) January 29, 2023
Sedekah is the best reply, no need for further retaliation👍— Bert (@LambertAslam) January 28, 2023
Paperless…. App Quran— hj.muzafar (@HjMuzafar) January 28, 2023
Why not spread digital Al-Quran instead? Boleh do this first then baru buat other programs to spread the good message to those interested to know. Printing that huge amount is costly and apa guarantee tak kena bakar lagi?— Quwrof Wrlccywrlir 🕷 (@GeneiRyodan001) January 29, 2023

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YDP Agong Summons 30 BN MPs to Palace Tomorrow

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has summoned the 30 Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs for an audience at Istana Negara tomorrow at 10.30am.

In a statement by Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, this latest development follows an audience earlier between the King and the leaders of Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
The individual audience session tomorrow is in line with Section 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution which gives the Agong the power to appoint a Prime Minister whom he feels has majority support in Parliament.
Istana Negara earlier today summoned Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for an audience with the King at 4.30pm.
This was after the King found that none of the Prime Minister candidates submitted to the palace appear to command the support of a simple majority.
Following the 15th General Election (GE15) last Saturday,  PH currently has 82 seats in Parliament while PN has 73.
BN has 30 seats but Umno vice president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob earlier today said the coalition would not be supporting PH or PN to form a government and would remain as the opposition.

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Here’s A List Of All 65 Ramadan Bazaars in Kuala Lumpur For You To Buka Puasa

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We have so many options of places to buka puasa in this Ramadan. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) stated that Ramadan Bazaars at 65 locations in the Kuala Lumpur are expected to operate from 3pm to 8pm during the fasting month.

DBKL said of the total, 63 locations will be supervised by the organiser of the bazaar while the remaining two at Taman Tasik Permaisuri and Taman Sri Sinar, Segambut supervised by by City Hall.
Visitors to Ramadan bazaars are required to comply with standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the National Security Council (MKN) such as wearing face masks, having their body temperature scanned and to check-in with the MySejahtera app.DBKL
However, Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa stressed that the bazaars will not be allowed to resume in places where SOP cannot be followed.
Credit: MKN
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Ramadan bazaars can only sell food and drinksAidilfitri bazaars can only sell dried goodsControlled entry and exit into the bazaar, with physical distancing of 1 meterVisitors and traders must wear a face mask at all timesTraders must also wear a special pass provided by the organiser, and a disposable plastic apron (Ramadan bazaar only)Hand sanitisers will be provided at the entrance and usage is compulsoryVisitors must check in using MySejahtera at the entrance and at every stall—manually writing your name and phone number is permitted if there is no internet connectionVisitors and traders with a temperature above 37.5°C may not enter the bazaar
Individuals or organisers who violate SOPs will be issued compound notices up to a maximum RM10,000 and RM50,000, respectively.
Credit: Google Maps
Where’s the Bazaars ?
Cheras Zone
Jalan Chengal, Taman Impian Ehsan Jalan Temenggung 21/9. Section 9, Bandar Mahkota Cheras (Tapak Pasar Malam) Padang Awam, Taman Cheras Utama (Tapak Pasar Malam Lama) Taman Harmoni, Seri Kembangan Taman Suntex, Batu 9 Tapak Parkir Desa Serdang (Infront of Minlon Building) Jalan CP4/38, Taman Cheras Perdana Lebuh Taming, Taman Taming JayaLake Valley, Jalan Suarasa 8/4, Bandar Tun Hussein OnnJalan Taman Tun Perak 3 (Infront of the badminton court) Behind Zapin Apartments, Taman Balakong Jaya Taman Harmoni Indah, Bukit Belimbing Taman Desa Baiduri (Next to the football field) Jalan CJ 8, Taman Taming Jaya
Credit: Google Maps
Tun Razak Zone
Jalan Budiman 25, Taman MuliaVelodrom, Cheras (Parking Lot) Jalan Susur, Off Jalan Pasar & Jalan Pudu Taman Len Sen Pekan Sungai Besi Dataran Padang Permainan Bandar Tun Razak Taman Segar Seri Penara Fasa 2 (Motorcycle Parking Blok D) Jalan Benteng (Next to Burger King) Jalan 14/155C, Apartmet Sri Rakyat, Bukit Jalil Taman Tasik Permaisure (Car Park) Jalan 21/146, Bandar Tasik SelatanBazaria Larut Malam, Velodrom CherasLRT Cheras (Parking Lot)
Titiwangsa Zone
Lorong Berangan Pasarama Kota (Facing Kelang Bus Stand) Siarkaki Leboh Pudu 239, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman Pasar Datuk Keramat Jalan Masjid India Jalan Haji HusseinBukit Bintang Taman Keramat (AeonAU2) Intersection of Jalan TAR and Jalan Raja Alang Intersection of Jalan Chow Kit to Supermarket Bintang Jalan Haji Taib
Credit: Google Maps
Wangsa Maju Zone
Plaza Idaman, Jalan Gombak Ong Tai Kim, Gombak Tapak Pasar Malam Taman Melati Jalan 4/27A Section 2 (Facing Bangi Kopitiam) Jlan 3/27A, infront of Alpha Section 1, Wangsa Maju Jalan 1a/6, Setapak Indah, Danau Kota Jalan Jernai, Medan Idaman Jalan Langkawi, Teratai Mewah Jalan Danau Saujana
Setiawangsa/Setapak Zone
Empty Lot facing Surau Al-Ikhlasiah, Kg. Semarak Rampai Business Park, Jalan Rampai Niaga 6 Jalan Wangsa Delima Danau Kota (Uptown Danau Kota) Jalan Wangsa Melawati 3 Jalan Rejang 11, Setapak Jaya Taman Keramat Permai (Setiawangsa)
Segambut/Lembah Pantai Zone
Kg. Kerinchi Jalan Punchong (Next To Pure Life) Jalan Cochrane Kg Pasir Kiri, Jalan Pantai Dalam Jalan 1/38j (Near Wisma Suhati) Jalan Sri Jati 3
Kepong/Seputeh Zone
Jalan Metro Prima 5 (Opposite Maybank) Block D & E, PPR Kampung Muhibbah Jalan 3/109C, Off Jalan Klang Lama Jalan Radin, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
Other Zones
Bazar Ramadan Bangsar Bazar Ramadan Kampung Baru Bazar Ramadan Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI)
Credit: Sayuti Zainuddin/Malay Mail
Raya Aidilfitri Bazaars
DBKL said the Aidilfitri Bazaar previously operating along Jalan Raja will resume operation at its original site, Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman, from 17th April to 12th May after it was postponed last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some 208 traders will operate from 10 am to midnight at the Aidilriti bazaar stretching from behind the Campbell complex to the intersection of Masjid India.
The Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman Night Market operating every Saturday will be shifted to Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman throughout the Ramadan month on 17th and 24th April, 1st and 18th May.
A part of Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, from the intersections of Jalan Esfahan (after Sogo) until Jalan Melayu, would be closed on Saturdays to make way for the night market.
The roads and access to all vehicles will be closed on these dates starting at noon until midnight. Public are advised to plan their trips ahead or take public transportation if they intend to shop in and around these areas.DBKL

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Khairy Eyes Political Comeback In Upcoming Selangor State Election

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It has only been a few days since Khairy Jamaluddin was sacked from Umno but it seems like he already has some plans, such as making a political comeback in the upcoming Selangor state election.

READ MORE: “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” Malaysians React To Khairy’s Sacking From Umno
READ MORE: What’s Next For Khairy? Gerakan Is Open To Welcome Him If He Wants To Join
Khairy said he has moved to Selangor, the “political epicentre” of the country, from Negeri Sembilan.
Being based in Selangor puts him right in the middle of the action and he’s looking to build a new political platform in the state, New Straits Times reported.
He added that he’s still weighing his options on whether to join another political party or set up a new party.
The ‘political market’ is quite saturated now, so setting up a political party is an option, and joining an existing political party is another option. I would like to bide my time and see what makes more sense.Former Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin

While he regrets Umno’s decision to sack him, he said he isn’t planning to appeal to return to the current party during an interview with BFM.
He believes doing so would be a waste of time since those who sacked him are still there and the trajectory of the party is heading downhill.
Khairy did not rule out the possibility of returning to Umno one day but he’ll only consider coming back when it’s a “significantly different party.”
Khairy’s time as a free agent reminded a netizen about his time acting as a taxi driver in the locally made short film, Meter.
In the making of the film, he was interviewed behind the scenes where he jokingly said he has two options after a career in politics: becoming an actor or a taxi cab driver.
It looks like he’s not venturing into those options any time soon.
Khairy was asked this question 13 years ago when he acted in the short film ‘Meter’. Found it funny today as he ponders his career options. pic.twitter.com/5PPPJkpR3l— Ooi Beng Cheang (@luxentX) January 30, 2023

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Goh Liu Ying Announces Retirement

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National professional mixed doubles player Goh Liu Ying is set to retire after the end of the 2023 Malaysia Open.

Utusan stated that the 33-year-old player who won the silver medal in the mixed doubles event at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio with Chan Peng Soon kept her pairing at the January 2023 tournament a secret.
Next year’s Malaysian Open will be my last tournament. Who will I partner with? You’ll have to wait and see, but that will be my last.Goh Yiu Ling
Liu Ying and Peng Soon left the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) in 2019, but announced their split last December after 13 years together.
Both players went in opposite directions, with Liu Ying continuing her professional career, first with Ong Yew Sin and subsequently with Low Juan Shen.
Peng Soon rejoined the national team to assist BAM in the development of future players.
In addition, Liu Ying stated that she will continue to commit herself to badminton in the future, despite her retirement as a professional player.

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Elaine Daly shares how a Rohingyan refugee found and returned her husband’s missing wallet and phone

Documented and undocumented immigrants and refugees often get a bad name and are shunned by the locals of the countries which they seek refuge and work.

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So, when we hear stories involving kind hearted and honest refugees and immigrant workers, itâ€™s a nice reminder that they are people too. They are often just trying to get by and rebuild their lives as best they can.

(Picture credit: Malay Mail)

Elaine Daly recently shared on Facebook how Amin, a Rohingyan refugee who lives in Malaysia and works as a scrap metal collector helped her and her husband.

(Picture credit: Elaine Daly/Facebook)

Elaine and her husband Nick were running errands one morning. During that time, Nick accidentally left his handphone and his wallet on the roof of their car.

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At some point during their journey, Nickâ€™s belongings fell off. The two only realised his belongings were missing when they reached their destination. Nick panicked as he had just withdrawn cash from the ATM that day.

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Elaine and Nick kept on calling his phone half expecting to never find his belongings again. Then, an hour later Elaine receives a call from Nickâ€™s phone.

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Amin had found Nickâ€™s things and wanted to return them.

Amin told the couple that he had found it off the highway and picked it up. He also told them that if he couldn’t reach them, he likely would have handed their belongings to the police station.

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Elaineâ€™s Facebook followers commended Amin for his honesty and sincerity.

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Most people forget that immigrants and refugees have sacrificed a lot to come here in search for work or safety. Many come from poor or oppressed backgrounds.They incur debt and sometimes have to leave their families behind when they come to Malaysia.
They often end up working in terrible conditions, get cheated, exploited, extorted, and even trafficked. The reality is, getting involved in criminal activities is the last thing they want as it could result in them facing possible deportation.
Read Elaine’s full post below.

Elaine Daly’s experience with Amin comes just behind another recent story about how an immigrant worker at Tesco who found and returned a customer’s clutch that had RM2,000 inside.
So, be kind to the next immigrant and refugee you see. Let’s restore faith in humanity, together!


[Watch] Drunk Driver Insists On Getting Away After Crashing Porsche 911 At IOI City Mall

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A driver tried to escape after hitting a divider at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, one of the largest malls in Malaysia.

The driver, who appeared intoxicated, was driving a Porsche 911.
After crashing against a divider and hitting three cars at the mall’s valet parking, he tried to escape.
However, he was restrained by the auxiliary police and passersby.
In a video recording that had gone viral, the driver struggled in his steps, indicating he was drunk.
  @harunbinfoyas #fyp#myvideos#foryou#fypシ ♬ original sound  – Harun Bin foyas
Many netizens shared the incident on social media.
They pointed out that the Porsche suffered minor damage while one of the cars hit, a Toyota Cross, was severely damaged.
Netizens also claimed that the drunk driver was a Dato.
Kes di IOI City Mall Putrajaya semalam, seorang Dato’ yang mabuk memandu kereta mewah melanggar beberapa kenderaan lain selepas cubaan nak larikan diri setelah bergesel dengan sebuah kereta lain pada awalnya.Kereta dia langsung tak kemek tu. 🤔 pic.twitter.com/OuUqcrUJdR— Jalal Misai (@jllmisai) January 28, 2023
The Star quoted Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof as saying that the incident happened on Saturday (Jan 28).
Investigations showed that the Porsche driver was driving from Le Meridien Putrajaya to Cheras. He crashed into a road divider at the parking lot and lost control, leading to the collision with the three other cars.Sepang OCPD Asst Comm Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof elaborating on the incident.
Why You Shouldn’t Drink And Drive?
Impaired driving can cause accidents that lead to paralysis, disfigurement, brain damage, and even death.
Impaired driving is also a crime.
Drunk drivers often pay significant fines, lose their license, and face higher insurance costs.
The police have also ramped up law enforcement by increasing the frequency of police patrols and roadblocks to combat errant drivers.
Polis tahan lelaki mabuk pandu kereta lawan arus di Lebuhraya Kesas https://t.co/GwdbsVeRNd 📹: Awam pic.twitter.com/TFoqMtwV6i— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) September 15, 2021

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M’sian Shuttlers On Fast Track To Quarter Finals In Badminton Asia Championship 2022

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Several Malaysian badminton players will take the court today in the Philippine’s Badminton Asia Championship (BAC) 2022 second-round hurdle for a place in the quarter-finals.

Men’s singles professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia is set to take on Indonesia’s Shesar Hiren Rhustavito after both players played a rubber set match against their respective opponents opponent in the opening round yesterday.
Another national men’s singles professional shuttler, Liew Daren, will also face an Indonesian opponent today in the form of Jonatan Christie, who is seeded fourth for the tournament.
In Men’s doubles, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will need to beat Singapore’s Danny Bawa Chrisnanta-Jun Liang Andy Kwek if they wish to move to the last eight.
Meanwhile, German Open champion Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will take on South Koreans Kang Min-hyuk-Kim Won-ho while Man Wei Chong-Kai Wun Tee will face host Philippines pair, Christian Bernardo-Paul John Banting.
Another Malaysian men’s pair, Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi will have to perform their level best today after they were scheduled to square against Pramudya Kusumawardana- Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan today.
In women’s singles, the sole survivor from the Malaysian camp, Kisona Selvaduray will take on China’s He Bing Jao today.
In women’s doubles department, Anna Ching-Teoh Mei Xing will play against the top seed Chen Qing Chen-Jia Yi Fan of China.
Another pair, Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah meanwhile will play against Hong Kong’s Yeung Nga Ting-Yeung Pui Lam.
In the mixed doubles, Korea Open champions Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing will face India’s Ishaan Bhatnagar-Tanisha Crasto while Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai is set to take on Japan’s Yuki Kaneko-Misaki Matsutomo next.
However, it was the end of the road for Chen Tang Jie-Peck Yen Wei who lost to China’s third seeds Wang Yi Lyu-Huang Dong Ping earlier today.
Despite leading in the second set, Tang Jie- Yen Wei failed to keep their momentum and committed several unforced errors before losing 9-21, 19-21.

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KLIA And Corruption Dominate Headlines, What We Know So Far

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Over the last few days, the internet has been buzzing about Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

But why?
Why Is The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister the Talk of The Town?
On Friday (June 30), Tiong revealed in a Facebook post that he was the minister said to have caused a “commotion” at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
In the 4 minute long video posted on his personal page, he explained that he had to personally step up to help a Chinese citizen after she was held by immigration officers at KLIA on her arrival from Shenzhen on Thursday.
He added that the woman had all her travel documents in order but was denied entry by immigration officers.
He said she was allegedly told that she would need to pay several thousands of ringgit if she wanted to enter the country.
This sparked corruption rumours among netizens and the rakyat alike.
Additionally, upon receiving the news, the Bintulu MP added that he had to swiftly make the decision to head to KLIA where he was accompanied by investigators from the Integrity Division of MOTAC.
He also added that the woman and the officers were said to have suffered a language barrier and was told by the officers that this was solely a misunderstanding on both parts.
MACC to Meet Tiong Over KLIA Corruption Allegations
Yesterday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said they will meet with Tiong today to discuss his claims of corruption towards the immigration staff that were present during the commotion that occurred last week.
As reported by Utusan Malaysia, MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki noted that since it has become quite certain that information alleging corrupt practices has been exposed through media reports, the MACC will need to obtain relevant information for investigation.

We will be holding a meeting with both individuals involved.
MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki
With that being said, on a separate note, Tiong also pointed out that he would provide MACC with any necessary details needed for the case.
Gaining Support From Various Groups And Voices
Since the incident, Tiong has received support from fellow politicians as well as tourism and retail associations.
As reported by Free Malaysia Today, Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling had given his support towards Tiong’s move to make things right.

Every minister, deputy minister and top government servant must ‘turun padang’ (go to the ground) frequently, even without prior notice, so that they can see the real situation at the location. Don’t plan an official visit where everything is well presented, then your visit will serve no purpose except as a mere formality.
Sarawak Pakatan Harapan secretary Alan Ling
He also said that he believed the Bintulu MP had no personal agenda in this issue and was only trying to help someone in need upon learning what had happened.
On the other hand, the New Straits Times had reported that a total of 10 tourism and retailers associations have given their support to Tiong for speaking out on the China tourist’s issues.
According to the report, the 10 associations were:

Asean Retail-Chains and Franchise Federation ARFF)

Bukit Bintang-KLCC Tourism Association (BBKLCC)

Batu Road Retailers Association (BARRA)

Bumiputera Retailers Association (BRO)

Industries Unite (IU)

Malaysian Association of Theme Parks and Family Attractions (MATFA)

Malaysian Retailers Association (MRA)

Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA)

Masjid India Business Association (MIDA)

They added that Tiongs’s stern actions should also be lauded.
The Prime Minister Makes A “Surprise” Visit to KLIA
Today it was reported that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made a 30 minute “surprise” visit to KLIA yesterday.
As reported by Bernama, Anwar noted that there are “some customs weaknesses in need of remedy.”

Generally, the majority of immigration services are proceeding smoothly. There are some problems, we will probe to improve and appropriate action will be taken if there are flaws.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
He also pointed out that he would study the measures for improvement that have been taken and should be taken as well.

What we have to identify are “small groups” that are still unable to bring about change including facing several charges.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
In its editorial yesterday, the New Straits Times, not citing any sources, talked about “a scale of graft fees, not printed in any permanent form, of course, but to be passed from one tourist to another.”
According to the NST Leader, this “oral tradition of sorts” ranges “anything from up to RM3,000 to RM15,000.”

If a tourist wants to get out of detention, the “fee” is up to RM3,000. If a speedy passage is needed, the tourist needs to cough up RM15,000, RM3,000 for a “special lane” and RM12,000 for visa-processing costs.
NST Leader

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