British paedophile who raped M’sian kids killed in prison; what happened to the victims

After raping over 200 Malaysian babies and children, a British paedophile finally met his end when he was stabbed to death in prison.
He was handed 22 life sentences in 2016 for the depravity of
his sexual crimes against poor Malaysian children.
In fact, he was the subject of mass disgust and outrage when
it was revealed that the sick man had raped babies, toddlers and children
aged between 6 months and 12 years in Malaysia.

It seems that his crimes had also horrified fellow inmates as the man described as â€œone of Britainâ€™s worst paedophileâ€ was found stabbed multiple times in his cell at the maximum-security Full Sutton Prison in the UK with a makeshift knife.
How did this even happen?
The innocent young victims were mostly from poor communities
in KL who put their trust in who they believed was an English teacher and religious
man there to help them.

The British child predator was welcomed into schools and institutions while he posed as a ‘photographer’ who would ‘teach the children about photography’.(Credit: Daily Mail)

Many were orphans in childrenâ€™s homes who were lured by day trips and celebrations outside the orphanages.
According to BBC, the depraved individual took advantage of the hardship of their lives, gaining the trust of adults and grooming kids. He even posted online that “impoverished kids are definitely much easier to seduce than middle-class Western kids.”
A victim who was abused since she was 4 years old told a
journalist that the predator had taken nude pictures and videos of the girl and
the sister. They told their grandmother, but nothing was done.

Britain’s worst ever paedophile posted images with children on his social media. (Credit: Daily Mail)

After the 33-year-old predator was arrested, child
protection workshops were held by UK officers in the Malaysian community where
he lived.
A childrenâ€™s NGO â€˜Protect and Save The Childrenâ€™ and the
Womenâ€™s Ministry also conducted workshops in the community.
However, Reuters reported that it took weeks to convince the families in the community to allow their children to gain some sex education.

A shot of the community where the child predator frequented.(Credit: AsiaOne)

For the most part, NGOs and authorities can only help the paedophileâ€™s victims if they step forward as the victimâ€™s identities are not released for their protection.
The only good news to come out of this horrific case was the creation of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 â€“ a new law that protects Malaysian children from sexual abuse.

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The law covers crimes of:

making, publishing, exchanging, selling, distributing of child pornography
child grooming or sexual communication with a child
physical or non-physical sexual assault against a child
intention to abuse and not reporting abuse against a child

Later on, a child sex offenders registry launched in 2019 with names of reported offenders from 2017 listed.

If you are a victim or know someone needs help, please make a police report get in touch with Protect and Save the Children for assistance:
TEL: (603) 2011 7770 / 2011 2073EMERGENCY: 016 721 3065E-MAIL: protect@psthechildren.org.my


Thailand to host World Ganja Festivalï»¿ 2020; What does this mean for Malaysia?

Thailand is set to become the host of the first World Ganja Festival in 2020 as the government pushes to promote the kingdom as a developer in the marijuana industry and cash in on the globally budding industry.

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The nation recently became the first in Southeast Asian to legalise cannabis for medical use and research purposes.
The country has also rolled out legal pharmaceutical ganja products.

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But, to all you potheads out there already planning to head on over to Thailand for a taste of that sticky icky, do keep in mind that the kingdom still maintains strict prohibitions on recreational marijuana use.

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Organised by the Association of Researchers of Thailand (ART), the festival is themed as an intellectual exchange, where experts will discuss the benefits of cannabis, focusing on academic research, technological innovation, and business opportunities.
With our northern neighbour apparently taking the high route in the global ganja discussion, what does this spell for Malaysia?

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Well, nothing really…
Though Malaysia has been hinting at joining the ganja pipe-line with talks to also legalize weed for medical use, thus far it remains just that, talksâ€¦
The government considered the idea of registering marijuana for medical and research purposes, but only on the condition that sufficient evidence on the effectiveness and safety of the substance is proven through formal government channels.

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Seeing green from the economic potentials of ganja, a Selangor lawmaker had suggested making the state a medical and research hub for cannabis with dreams of making the state the worlds biggest agricultural cultivator of the plant.

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But the idea was quickly dismissed.
A medical marijuana advocacy group had also launched a national survey seeking public opinion on legal medical marijuana use and plans to bring its findings to the government with the aim to get medical use and research on weed moving.

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(Side note, if you would like actively join in the ganja discussion, you may take part in the study by the Malaysian Society of Awareness, HERE)
Proposals to decriminalise drug possession and personal use (not just for marijuana) were also circulated – with the point being to DECRIMINALISE NOT LEGALISE drugs.
The move is seen as a means to rationalise the nationâ€™s stoned age drug laws which remain among the harshes in the world – and instead classify drug abuse as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.

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To date, marijuana remains a chemical governed by the nation’s drug laws where the possession, trafficking and sale of the substance is still very, very illegal.
So far the only occurrence inline with the proposal to remove the law was seen in the case of Muhammad Lukman, a 29-year-old father who received capital punishment after being found guilty of possessing and distributing cannabis oils for medical uses.
Though Muhammad Lukman managed to escape the gallows, his case is still under appeal.

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Overall, there has been no clear cut plan to change the countryâ€™s legislation and policies in regards to drugs and marijuana.
And though the marijuana debate has been quite hot recently with countries having different opinions on the issue, it would seem that for the time being, Malaysia is still keeping off the grass.

Is the legalisation of marijuana for medical or recreational use beneficial or detrimental to the country and the rakyat?
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COVID-19: The TLDR Version Of A Global Health Crisis

The world had a rough start to 2020 as the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak which began in China has spread across Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East.
TRP brings you a quick look at the latest updates and highlights of the global health emergency developing in Malaysia and around the globe.
The unknown virus
The first case of an unknown pneumonia-like infection was detected in the port city of Wuhan in the central Hubei province of China in early December 2019. [New Straits Times – Dec 31, 2020]

The World Health Organisation (WHO) was alerted by Chinese authorities to several pneumonia cases occurring in the province. Those infected were quarantined and health officials began working on confirming the cause and origin of the disease.[South China Morning Post – Jan 1, 2020]

Chinese authorities identify that the new virus is zoonotic, meaning that it can be transmitted from animals to humans. The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan was suspected to be ground zero for the outbreak. More than 40 people have reportedly been infected at the time. [Business Insider – Feb 4, 2020]

 The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market reportedly sold a range of exotic animal meats like bats, koalas, and civets among others.(Credit: Lad Bible)
Chinese health authorities ruled out Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) as the cause of the viral outbreak. [BBC – Jan 5, 2020]

Malaysia alerted
Thermal scanners set up at KLIA.(Credit: Malay Mail)
In early January, the Malaysian government was made aware of the situation developing in China. The Health Ministry’s Disease Control Division (DCD) begins monitoring international entry points and screening travellers. [The Star – Jan 5, 2020]

New human coronavirus identified
China reported its first fatality. A 61-year-old man who had visited the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan and was admitted to the hospital in late December. [Al Jazeera – Jan 11, 2020]

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Chinese authorities announced that they have identified the viral outbreak and confirmed that the outbreak was caused by a new human coronavirus, a diverse group of viruses that cause sickness in humans and animals. The virus is now referred to as 2019-nCoV. [The Conversation – Jan 14, 2020]

The viral spread
The first case of 2019-nCoV occurring outside of China was recorded in Thailand. The victim is a 74-year-old Chinese woman returning from Wuhan city. [Reuters – Jan 14, 2020]

Japan reported its first confirmed case of 2019-CoV infecting a 30-year-old Chinese national who travelled to Wuhan. [Japan Times – Jan 16, 2020]

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The third death from 2019-CoV was reported in Wuhan. More than 200 people have been infected across China. [Devex – Jan 20, 2020]

China confirms that 2019-CoV can be transmitted from human-to-human. [Associated Press – Jan 20, 2020]

Singapore reported its first case of 2019-CoV involving a 66-year-old man travelling from Wuhan with 8 other people. [Channel News Asia – Jan 24, 2020]

Malaysia on high alert
Malaysia is now in “high surveillance” mode. Response teams and medical facilities are placed on high alert and standing by to respond to any reports of the viral infection. [New Straits Times – Jan 20, 2020]

The government temporarily bans and officially stopped issuing travel visas to all Chinese nationals from Wuhan and the greater Hubei province. [Malay Mail – Jan 27, 2020]

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Wisma Putra issues a travel advisory refraining Malaysians from travelling to China. [Malay Mail – Jan 25, 2020]

Malaysians are cautioned against distributing fake news on 2019-nCoV. [Free Malaysia Today – Jan 25, 2020]

Quarantine in effect
The WHO announces that the viral outbreak does not constitute a global emergency as there was still no evidence of human-to-human transmission outside of China. [WHO – Jan 22, 2020]

The death toll in China now exceeds 10 people with more than 500 now infected. The virus has also spread to South Korea, Taiwan and the United States (U.S.) [CNN – Jan 22, 2020]

China begins cancelling events for the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations and closing down several tourist hotspots. More than 800 people have now been infected with 2019-CoV and more than 20 perished. [BBC – Jan 24, 2020]

Police standing guard at a railway station in Wuhan.(Credit: Daily Sabah)
The entire city of Wuhan and several other areas in the Hubei province where more than 50 million people live, is placed under quarantine and travel in and out of the areas are restricted. [Business Insider – Jan 28, 2020]

Coronavirus detected in Malaysia
In mid-January, 3 cases of 2019-nCoV were detected in the country. The victims were among 8 Chinese nationals who were flagged and quarantined in Johor Baru after. The victims were part of the same group travelling from Wuhan with Singapore’s first confirmed patient. The victims were sent to the Sungai Buloh Hospital for treatment. [New Straits Times – Jan 25, 2020]

The Health Ministry reported that more than 80 Malaysians living in Wuhan and the surrounding Hubei province returning home to Malaysia for CNY was clear of infections. [New Straits Times – Jan 26, 2020]

More than 1,000 Chinese citizens entering Penang via a cruise ship were given the all-clear from the virus. [The Star – Jan 26, 2020]

Medical staff screening visitors at a hospital in KL.(Credit: Reuters/Straits Times)
Wisma Putra plans to evacuate Malaysians that were stranded in Wuhan following travel restrictions set by China. [New Straits Times – Jan 30, 2020]

6 Malaysians were arrested for spreading fake news regarding 2019-nCoV. They are charged under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misuse of network facilities or services. [New Straits Times – Jan 30, 2020]

Sarawak restricts foreigners and Chinese nationals with recent travel history to China from entering the state. [The Star – Feb 1, 2020]

A global health emergency
At the end of January, the WHO officially declared 2019-nCoV as a global health emergency with the number of cases and deaths from around the world increasing fast. More cases have been recorded in Canada, Australia, Germany, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). [The Verge – Jan 30, 2020]

The WHO convening for a special session to discuss the viral outbreak of  2019-nCoV in Geneva, Switzerland. (Credit: WHO)
The death toll in China at the start of February 2020, stood at more than 400, with more than 20,000 people infected around the country. [CNN – Feb 4, 2020]

Malaysians infected
Malaysians and non-citizen family members who were evacuated from Wuhan arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and placed under quarantine. [New Straits Times – Feb 4, 2020]

Passengers greeted by health personnel at KLIA.(Credit: Bernama via NST)
The first Malaysian citizen infected by 2019-nCoV was confirmed. The patient is a 41-year-old Selangor man after coming back from Singapore. [The Star – Feb 5, 2020]

First locally-transmitted case of 2019-nCoV identified. The victim, a 40-year-old-woman from Kedah was the sister of the Selangor man who was infected. [Malay Mail – Feb 6, 2020]

Infections, recoveries and deaths
Malaysia recorded its first full recovery from 2019-nCoV. A 4-year-old girl from China who was undergoing treatment at the Sultanah Maliha Hospital in Langkawi since the end of January was officially discharged and allowed to go home after being tested negative for the virus. [Free Malaysia Today – Feb 5, 2020]

The 4-year-old (right) patient who fully recovered with her parents and sibling.(Credit: Facebook via FMT)
14 cases of 2019-nCoV have now been identified in the country. [New Straits Times – Feb 6, 2020]

The Chinese doctor who attempted to sound the first alarm on the viral outbreak of 2019-nCoV in December 2019 had died from contracting the infection. [BBC – Feb 7, 2020]

Dr Li Wenliang had tried to warn his peers on a potential viral outbreak. He was later detained by Chinese authorities and accused of spreading false rumours.(Credit: TRT World)
Malaysia has 15 cases of 2019-nCoV. 4 being locals while the other 11 are Chinese citizens. [The Star – Feb 7, 2020]

Malaysia extends travel ban on Chinese citizens from provinces under quarantine by the Chinese government. [The Star – Feb 7, 2020]

2019-nCoV has claimed 811 lives in China. The death toll of the 2019-nCoV outbreak now surpasses SARS which stood at 774 in 2003. [Reuters – Feb 9, 2020]
Another Malaysian was confirmed positive for 2019-nCoV, bringing the country’s total infected count to 18. [New Straits Times – Feb 10, 2020]
Officially named
Singapore raises its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) to “Orange”, the second-highest warning stage following 4 new infections in the country. [The Star – Feb 7, 2020]
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A total of 3 patients infected with the coronavirus in Malaysia made full recoveries and discharged from the hospital. [Free Malaysia Today – Feb 9, 2020]

Singaporeans arriving in Sarawak will be subjected to 14-day quarantine period following Singapore’s DORSCON announcement set to Orange. [Channel News Asia – Feb 10, 2020]

The Malaysian Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry conducts surveillance in Johor following viral reports of panic-buying by Singaporeans coming over from the causeway due to fears of coronavirus. [Free Malaysia Today – Feb 11, 2020]
Malaysia and Singapore set to form a joint committee working to manage the outbreak of 2019-nCoV. [New Straits Times – Feb 11, 2020]
WHO released the official name for 2019-nCoV. The virus is now referred to as COVID-19. [BBC – Feb 12, 2020]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨“We now have a name for the #2019nCoV disease: COVID-19. Iâ€™ll spell it: C-O-V-I-D hyphen one nine â€“ COVID-19″–@DrTedros #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/Kh0wx2qfzkâ€” World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) February 11, 2020
Malaysia’s Health Ministry reassured the nation that the recovery rate for Covid-19 was high. The ministry’s Geographical Information System revealed that the mortality rate for the virus stands at 2.2%, while the rate of recovery is at 8.6%. [The Star, Feb 12, 20202]
Worldwide death toll reaches more than 1,300 with over 60,000 confirmed cases of infection. [CBS News – Feb 13, 2020]

Malaysian student in Australia was evicted from her home in Perth after returning from CNY holidays over concerns of infection. [New Straits Times – Feb 13, 2020]

Note left by the owner of the rented home.(Credit: New Straits Times)
4 infected patients in Malaysia given the all-clear and discharged from the hospital. A total of 7 people previously infected with COVID-19 in the country have recovered. [Channel News Asia – Feb 14, 2020]

3 more infections detected in Malaysia. The country now has 22 confirmed cases of CORVID-19. 6 locals, 15 Chinese citizens and an American woman who was previously a passenger on board the cruise ship, MS Westerdam. [The Star – Feb 16, 2020]

Malaysia bans all cruise liners that departs or transit in China from docking in the country. [Malaysiakini – Feb 16, 2020]
Levelling off?
The first Malaysian who was infected with COVID-19 had recovered and discharged from the hospital. [The Star – Feb 17, 2020]

The annual Tokyo Marathon in Japan limits the popular running event to only elite-runners due to concerns over CORVID-19. [CNBC News – Feb 17, 2020]

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The viral infection rate in China is said to be slowing down, falling below 2,000 for the first time since January. [Malay Mail – Feb 18, 2020]

China will open new facial mask factories in order to meet the demand for protective gear for its medical personnel and emergency responders. [Reuters – Feb 17, 2020]

Education facilities in Shanghai, China will remain closed in light of the viral outbreak. Kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, and colleges students will be participating in online classes beginning in March. [Shanghai Daily – Feb 18, 2020]

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Japan aims to begin clinical trials to use HIV medication on patients infected by the coronavirus. [Malaysiakini – Feb 18, 2020]

The WHO cautioned that the world is over-reacting to the viral outbreak of COVID-19, stating that the disease only affected a tiny portion of the global population outside of the virus’s epicentre in China, and explained that travel restriction set by some nations were unnecessary. [Japan Times – Feb 18, 2020]

The WHO reports that 80% of COVID-19 patients only get mild symptoms of the infection and recover from the illness. [Channel News Asia – Feb 18, 2020]

Liu Zhiming, the director of the Wuhan Wuchang Hospital in China died from contracting COVID-19. [The Star – Feb 18, 2020]

Liu Zhiming at a press conference in China.(Credit: The Star/WeChat)
The European Union Chamber of Commerce expresses concerns that the ongoing viral outbreak of COVID-19 may threaten the world’s supply of antibiotics. [Business Times – Feb 18, 2020]

The World Bank will review the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Malaysia’s economy. [Malay Mail – Feb 18, 2020]

2 Malaysian passengers onboard the Diamond Princess cruise liner has been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and are being treated in Japan. [Berita Harian – Feb 18, 2020]

The WHO commends Malaysia’s competence in handling the COVID-19 outbreak. [The Star – Feb 18, 2020]

A total of 13 out of the 22 patients infected with COVD-19 in Malaysia have recovered and discharged from the hospital. 3 of the former patients were locals while the other 10 were Chinese citizens. [Channel News Asia – Feb 19, 2020]

COVID-19 infections in Singapore increased to 81 people which included 1 Malaysian citizen. [Free Malaysia Today – Feb 19, 2020]

COVID-19 death toll in China reaches 2,000 with more than 70,000 infections reported. [Free Malaysia Today – Feb 19, 2020]

The hot weather in Malaysia and within the region could be aiding in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. Scientists at Singapore’s Health Ministry explained that the virus could not survive in temperatures exceeding 30’°C. [Sinar Harian – Feb 19, 2020]

China reports that more people are recovering from COVID-19 than the number of newly infected patients. More than 1,800 people have been discharged from Chinese hospitals following the outbreak. [The Star – Feb 19, 2020]

Indonesians are anxious over the spread of COVID-19 despite no reported infections in the country. [The Jakarta Post – Feb 19, 2020]
Epidemic or pandemic?
Malaysia’s e-Government services provider MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) developed an artificial intelligence (AI) risk profiling system to track and monitor foreign visitors in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. [New Straits Times – Feb 19, 2020]
The COVID-19 outbreak slashed China’s carbon dioxide emissions by around 100 million metric tons. [Time – Feb 19, 2020]
Malaysia investigates more than 20 alleged “fake news” cases regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. [Channel News Asia – Feb 21, 2020]

Another Malaysian citizen was cured of COVID-19. 18 out of 22 infected patients have recovered in the country. [Berita Harian – 23 Feb, 2020]

COVID-19 infections in South Korea jumped to more than 600. The country reportedly has the 2nd largest number of coronavirus cases outside of China. [Vox – Feb 23, 2020]

More than 20,000 infected patients have recovered in China. [The Star – Feb 23, 2020]

COVID-19 infections in Italy rose to over 200 cases making it one of the wort-hit countries affected by the outbreak. [NPR – Feb 24, 2020]

2 more Malaysian patients have been cured of COVID-19. Only 2 cases of infection remain. [New Straits Times – Feb 24, 2020]
Malaysia’s Health Ministry continues to monitor COVID-19 outbreak. [Berita Harian – Feb 25, 2020]

The WHO warns the world that the COVID-19 outbreak could still reach pandemic proportions. [BBC – Feb 25, 2020]

More COVID-19 infections reported outside of China. South Korea recorded 1,261 cases, Italy at 400 cases and Iran reported 139 cases. [NPR – Feb 26, 2020]

A flight carrying the second batch of 66 Malaysian nationals and family members from Wuhan, China, along with the flight crew of 12, arrived at KLIA. All passengers placed on a 14-day quarantine. [The Star – Feb 26, 2020]

Saudi Arabia issues a temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims over concerns of COVID-19. [Arab News – Feb 27, 2020]

The Holy city of Mekah.(Credit: Malay Mail/Reuters)
The WHO urged countries to act quickly to control the spread of infections as the world stands at a “decisive point” in the global viral outbreak. [New Straits Times – Feb 27, 2020]

Malaysian government grants special monthly allowances of the country’s public service personnel involved with dealing with COVID-19 as part of the 2020 Economic Stimulus Package. [New Straits Times – Feb 27, 2020]

The Asian Champions League football games are postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. [New Straits Times – Feb 27, 2020]

The Malaysian Health Ministry advised Malaysians against travelling to Italy, Japan and South Korea following COVID-19 outbreaks. [Malay Mail – Feb 27, 2020]

The Singaporean government takes a pay cut and issues bonuses for medical personnel in solidarity of the viral outbreak. [The Star – Feb 28, 2020]

Malaysian pilgrims bound for the Umrah pilgrimage stranded at KLIA due to Arab Saudiâ€™s travel ban. [Malay Mail – Feb 28, 2020]

Locals stuck at the KLIA terminal due to visa restrictions set by the Saudi government.(Credit: Ahmad  Irham Mohd Noor/New Straits Times)
Singapore emerges as a testbed to determine if COVID-19 outbreak can be contained. [The Star – Feb 28, 2020]
U.S regulatory authorities announce drug shortages due to COVID-19 outbreak. [The Star – Feb 28, 2020]

Cases of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 being reinfected by the virus are popping up around the world. [New Straits Times – Feb 28, 2020]

COVID-19 infection in South Korea hits more than 2,000 cases, the highest number of cases outside of China. Most cases recorded in the city of Daegu. [New Straits Times – Feb 28, 2020]

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Malaysia issues a travel ban for South Korean nationals. [New Straits Times – Feb 28, 2020]

3 new COVID-19 cases detected in Malaysia, a Japanese national, an Italian permanent resident and a local. The country has recorded 25 cases of infection with 20 people already recovered from the virus. [Malay Mail – Feb 28, 2020]

The elderly, men and smokers are most at risk of COVID-19 infection. [The Rakyat Post – Feb 28, 2020]

All 66 Malaysians who were evacuated from Wuhan, China in February have tested negative for COVID-19 but will remain in quarantine for health screenings. [New Straits Times – Feb 29, 2020]
Thailand announced its first death from COVID-19. The victim was a 35-year-old Thai citizen who was also suffering from dengue fever. [New Straits Times – Mar 1, 2020]
Malaysian medical personnel hard at work treating patients and containing the spread of COVID-19. [The Star – Mar 1, 2020]

Malaysian medical staff putting on hazmat suits.(Credit: Muzzafar Kasim/Health Ministry/AP/The Star)
Malaysia records a total of 29 COVID-19 cases. Out of the cases, 15 patients were Chinese nationals, 11 locals, one Japanese citizen, an American and an Italian. 7 patients are still currently undergoing treatment while the rest have fully recovered. [New Straits Times – Mar 1, 2020]

The Malaysia Autoshow 2020 set to take place in April has been postponed to July following concerns of COVID-19. [The Malaysian Reserve – Mar 2, 2020]
A Khazanah Nasional Berhad executive who was among the 29 patients infected with COVID-19 in Malaysia reportedly had close contact with the country’s high-ranking government officials, a former minister and deputy minister. [Straits Times – Mar 2, 2020]

One of the two former ministers who had contact with a Malaysian patient infected with COVID-19 tested negative for the virus. [Free Malaysia Today – Mar 2, 2020]

Indonesia reported its first cases of COVID-19 identified in the country. The patients were 2 Indonesian citizens who came in close contact with the Japanese patient being treated in Malaysia. [The Jakarta Post – Mar 2, 2020]

Members of the public crowd supermarkets and drugstores in Jakarta as panic-buying takes hold of Indonesia following the country’s first reported cases of COVID-19. [The Jakarta Post – Mar 3, 2020]
Long long queues in Indonesia as shoppers grab what they can of store shelves.(Credit: JP/The Star)
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) revised the overnight policy rate (OPR) to 2.50% to provide for a stable monetary environment that’s affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. [The Edge – Mar 3, 2020]
2 COVID-19 cases reported in Singapore. The country’s infected count stands at 108 people with more than 300 individuals being placed in quarantine. [The Star – Mar 3, 2020]
Malaysia’s Director-General of Health Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah denied having issued a statement for the public to avoid areas in Pantai and Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur amid viral fears of COVID-19. [Malay Mail – Mar 3, 2020]

2 major Asian squash championships cancelled amidst COVID-19 outbreak. The Asian Team Championships was set to take place in Bukit Jalil, KL on March while the Asian Junior Championships in Qingdao, China was supposed to take place in July. [New Straits Times – Mar 3, 2020]
7 cases of COVID-19 reported in Malaysia. Total cases recorded in the country stands at 36 with 22 patience having fully recovered. [Malay Mail – Mar 3, 2020]

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The global death toll for COVID-19 hits 3,000, with almost 90,000 cases reported in over 60 countries accross the world. [Channel News Asia – Mar 3, 2020]

The WHO informs that the world was in “uncharted territory” with regards to tackling the COVID-19 outbreak as the virus spreads across all continents around the world except Antarctica. [CNN – Mar 3, 2020]

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More Selective Prosecution Ahead For BN Leaders If PH Wins GE15, Says Zahid

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Zahid said that the coalition needs to secure a big win in the next general election to put an end to the current cycle of selective prosecution against BN leaders.

“You’ll get charged, everyone will get charged,” Zahid warns BN leaders on the consequences of losing GE15.
Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi had warned other leaders in the coalition that Pakatan Harapan (PH) would continue with selective prosecution if they formed the government after the upcoming 15th general election.
Zahid said that BN would need to secure a big win during the election to stop the cycle of selective prosecution, New Strait Times reported.
He added that PH would target a host of BN leaders and warned others that they could be the next person to be targeted by the Opposition front.
“It is now or never. Not only will I be charged if we get defeated, but Tok Mat (BN Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan) will be next.
“Tan Sri Vicky (MIC president S.A. Vigneswaran) don’t laugh, you too will be next and (MCA president Datuk Seri Wee) Ka Siong, they won’t forget you),” said Zahid in jest during his speech.
He said this during the MIC Congress last Monday.
Zahid said that this happened after BN was defeated by PH in the last general election, pointing towards the charge that was framed upon former prime minister and UMNO president Datuk Seri Najib Razak, as well as on him in the court.
Although Zahid had been acquitted of all 40 charges of receiving bribes from Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) to extend its foreign visa system (VLN) contract, he is still facing 47 charges of criminal breach of trust, graft and money laundering which relate to funds belonging to the charitable organisation Yayasan Akalbudi.
Zahid’s Yayasan Akalbudi trial is scheduled to resume on 31 October.
Meanwhile, Najib, the first former prime minister to serve time behind bars, was sent to prison for 12 years after he was found guilty of misappropriating RM42 million belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). He was also fined RM210 million.
A snap election will be held within 60 days of the Parliament dissolution which took place last Monday.
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Parliament Is Dissolved To Make Way For General Elections

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Marvel’s Thor: Love And Thunder New Release Date Is Unconfirmed, Says GSC

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It seems like Malaysians will need to wait a little longer for any confirmation from Disney regarding the screening of Thor: Love and Thunder in local cinemas.

Marvel’s highly anticipated fourth Thor film was initially scheduled to be released in Malaysian cinemas on 7 July but was postponed to 21 July.
READ MORE: Thor: Love and Thunder Is Postponed (Again!)
However, the latest update from GSC today said that the screening of the film is to be announced.
In other words, there’s still no word or confirmation from Disney that it’ll be released in Malaysia.
GSC apologised for any inconveniences caused by the delay and urged everyone to patiently wait while they await more updates from Disney.
THOR UPDATE: Disney has updated us that the release of #ThorLoveandThunder in Malaysia is now “TBA” – release date is now undated. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience in this matter as we await more updates from Disney.— GSC x Mat Kilau 🇲🇾 (@GSCinemas) July 13, 2022
Thor: Love And Thunder premiered in the United States and most countries around the world on 8 July.
This evidently upset some loyal Marvel fans who have been waiting for the fourth Thor film to be released.
Prior to this, another Disney film Lightyear courted controversy with Malaysia’s Film Censorship Board (LPF) for depicting an LGBT scene.
Disney decided to pull out from screening the movie after refusing to comply with certain conditions, including removing the scenes allegedly showing LGBT lifestyles.
READ MORE: “We Didn’t Ban ‘Lightyear’, It Was The Distributor” Says Censorship Board On The Movie Not Showing In Cinemas

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[Watch] Former PKR Man CheguBard Criticises Govt For Using Rakyat’s Money To Help Landslide Victims

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Former PKR member Badrul Hisham Shaharin or more popularly known as CheguBard, has drawn criticism from netizens for what he said in a recent ceramah.

In a viral clip of his talk in Sungai Rambai, Melaka, CheguBard who is now a Bersatu member, criticised the government for using the rakyat’s money to pay compensation to the recent Batang Kali landslide victims because the country’s economy is bad right now.
He also alleged that there is corruption in the Pakatan Harapan-led Selangor government to justify his criticism of the government using the rakyat’s money to pay compensation. However, he did not give any further context or explanation of the corruption allegation.
Ceramah PAS-PN Negeri MelakaAhli Bersatu, Chegu’Bard kecam tindakan kerajaan guna duit rakyat untuk bantu rakyat yang ditimpa musibah tanah runtuh. pic.twitter.com/3XbGVpSa75— PAS Pusaat (@PasPoosat) December 26, 2022
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently announced compensation for the next of kin of those who died in the landslide and also for the victims who survived.
READ MORE: Batang Kali Landslide: Death Toll At 21, PM Announces Cash Aid For Victims’ Families
Netizens in responding to what CheguBard said, pointed out that the rakyat’s money is meant to be used to help the rakyat and not to fatten up the pockets of cronies.
If that wasn’t the purpose of rakyat’s money (income taxes), a netizen asked whether the money should come from the Milo piggybank instead.
Others also criticised the double standards spouted by CheguBard when he didn’t make noise when the rakyat’s money was used to pay the salaries of absent members of Parliament and when the rakyat was made to withdraw their own EPF funds during the pandemic.
They also called on Selangor MB Amirudin Shari to sue CheguBard for his slanderous remarks.
CheguBard made the comments in a ceramah in Melaka on 25 December. The ceramah was aired live on Facebook. Watch the full video here.

This is the whole point of duit rakyat. It’s for the rakyat. PAS PN only think duit rakyat is for them and their cronies— ObjectsInc 🏁 (@ObjectsInc) December 26, 2022
Pening la aku dgn puak puak ni. Yg duit kwsp digunakan konon nak membantu rakyat ko tak bising? Yg bising ni pun belum tentu tergolong dalam org yg bayar income tax— adly (@Separa_Penuh) December 26, 2022
Habis tu guna duit rakyat bayar gaji buta Duta Timur kaki ponteng parlimen boleh pulak. Hawau betul pemikiran pemimpin2 dalam PN-PAS.Duit rakyat bantu rakyat dijadikan isu. Mereng dan marang sama yek 🤭— Laksamana Bentan 🏴 (@Solo_Bentan) December 26, 2022
Abis to Kau nk pkai duit sapa bodoh..duit kau ke..ke kutipan tabung Milo eh— Saya Suri (@saya_PMbawah) December 26, 2022
Apabila tak ada isu yang nak dikritik.. Marah kerajaan guna “duit rakyat”.. Kalau tak guna duit rakyat nak guna duit siapa @chegubard ??— Alif #LTL (@Alif_Ridzo) December 26, 2022
@AmirudinShari tolong saman setan sesat nie ,.,dia sebar fitnah ahli2 kerajaan pakatan harapan negeri Selangor makan rasuah ,., Kasi bankrupt je depa nie boss— Chafrul Chafrul (@ChafrulC) December 26, 2022

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Malaysia’s Economic Restart Is Going As Planned, Says MOF

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The Ministry of Finance (MOF) says that Malaysiaâ€™s path to economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic is now underway.
After months of stagnation during the extended lockdown period, businesses and services in the country are now allowed to operate, provided strict guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) by the authorities.
Tengku Zafrul speaking during a live Facebook broadcast from Putrajaya.(Credit: Facebook/Tengku Zafrul)
According to Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz the Covid-19 pandemic has notably impacted markets and economies across the globe and that Malaysia along with other nations would need ample time to recover.
Providing a status report on the Covid-19 Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (ESP), the minister pointed out that Malaysia is currently in the â€œrestartâ€ or â€œregenerationâ€ phase of the governmentâ€™s plans amid the coronavirus crisis.
We’re now in stage 3 of the plan.(Credit: MOF)
The minister clarified that during this period, the nation would be focused on achieving 3 main goals; protecting the rakyat, supporting businesses, and reinforcing the nation’s economy.
Objectives under the 3rd phase.(Credit: MOF)
Explaining details on the governmentâ€™s objective in safeguarding the public’s financial security, Tengku Zafrul said that programs introduced under the ESP such as the bank loan moratorium, Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN), i-Lestari withdrawals and others are already being distributed.
Programs and allocations under the ESP(Credit: MOF)
For Malaysians whoâ€™ve unfortunately been excluded or missed out on getting benefits under the ESP, the government asks for the public to remain patient with the necessary processes and keep on trying to apply for the many aid programs and financial relief benefits that are available throughout the Covid-19 crisis.

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Child Actress Puteri Rafasya Now Able To Walk After Chair Pulling Prank – Mom Wants To Pursue Legal Action

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Local child actress, Puteri Rafasya, 12 is now able to walk a few steps after she suffered from a broken hip due to a chair-pulling prank on set on 22 February.

Based on a social media post by her mother, Fatin Aliza Salmi, 33, Puteri is seen walking with the help of a walking aid and a railing during a physiotherapy session.
It is also said that she doesn’t require diapers anymore and she is beginning to feel less pain.
The picture was taken on March 17, eight days after she was hospitalized at the Tunku Azizah Hospital (HTA). She was hospitalized three times since the incident, twice in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and once in HTA.
Fatin also thanked everyone who continues to wish her well.
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Puteri suffered from fractures in both her bottom and waist after she fell and hit her back against the metal leg of a tripod. Initially, the chair she was supposed to sit on was pulled by another child in a supposed prank.
READ MORE: Child Actress Puteri Rafasya Unable To Walk After Chair Pulled From Under Her During A Prank
The fall affected her nervous system, resulting in numbness in her limbs which rendered her unable to walk. She even had to rely on diapers and a urine bag before.
Mother To Take Legal Action
As reported by CNA, Fatin said that she will pursue legal action after engaging with a lawyer and waiting for her daughter’s medical report.
However, Fatin has not revealed the identity of the girl or her parents on social media, out of goodwill, fearing how netizens could retaliate.
According to her, members of the production team as well as herself and the parents of the girl who allegedly pulled the chair were on set during the incident that happened on 22 February. She also told that the alleged prankster is younger than Puteri.
Furthermore, she also said that the parents only apologized to her during an in-person meeting on 13 March, which is more than two weeks after the incident. The meeting was attended by both parties involved as well as representatives of the production team and the Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman).
Until now, a week after that, the parents have not stated any intention of visiting my child who had been in hospital for eight days. I did not get any SMS, WhatsApp or call from the parents. What do they think? After saying sorry, just leave it at that? I did not say I accepted their apology. That did not happen. I just listened because I was too emotional to talk. I actually couldn’t even bear to see their faces. Ms Fatin Aliza Salmi, mother of injured child actress
Additionally, Fatin shared that some parties present during the 13 March meeting insisted that Puteri fell off the chair herself. The other girl’s parents also offered RM120 as “assistance”.
“We will leave this matter to the lawyers. This is actually a big issue – a safety issue with the production set. I don’t want to talk a lot about this production that I feel similarly didn’t want to be responsible,” she added.
(Credit: @puterirafasya1 / Instagram)
Fatin expressed her sadness seeing her daughter traumatised by the incident. Puteri missed the outdoors, especially when she sees her younger siblings going to school.
Puteri is estimated to be out of action from the acting scene for at least three months. For now, she is learning to walk without a cane and is scheduled for physiotherapy and follow-up appointments. She is now spending her days at home, drawing and doing arts and crafts.

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Handphone explodes on sleeping Sarawakian: What you can do to protect yourselves

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So what causes handphones to explode and what should we do?
1. Damaged batteries
Why? This can happen when you frequently drop your phones. The thin insulators of the batteries can cause a short circuit
Also, don’t try to temper with your batteries either as they are delicate pieces of tech and you are not McGyver.
What to do? Use original phone batteries and try not to drop your phones.
2. Overcharging
Why? Too much charging could force too much current into the battery.
Although our phones have a protection mechanism, sometimes things fail, especially when you don’t use the original charger that comes with your phone.
The overflowing current can cause your phone to overheat and subsequently explode.
What to do? Try to only charge your phone only when its low on battery. Don’t charge over night. (Quickcharge and Dashcharge ftw)
And, as trivial as this sounds, don’t sleep with your phone on the bed especially when they are being charged.
Credit: Christian Wiedige/Unsplash
It may be common sense, but we urge you guys to remember this as a public service reminder.
Regardless, the issue makes us miss old phones which never truly gave us any problems.

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Tourism Bubble Burst Causing Covid-19 Cluster From Genting

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A Covid-19 cluster in Taman Lengkuas in Simpang Ampat, Kedah is believed to have been caused by an interstate tour to Genting Highlands according to a report by Malaysiakini. The ‘Dah Lengkuas’ cluster has recorded a total of 16 positive cases so far.

The trip was said to have happened in April under the tourism bubble when both Kedah and Pahang were under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).
The government ruled on March 9 that tourism between states under the RMCO are permitted. This ruling only allows tourists to travel through tourism agencies registered with the Tourism, Arts, and Culture ministry. This permission was suspended on May 4.
Currently, only one bus is under investigation.
“Until now, we still don’t know the accurate number of positive cases as screenings are still being carried out,” said the Kedah exco in charge of health and local government Dr Mohd Hayati Othman to Harian Metro.

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CBN ‘Saved’ But Turns Out School Board Objected To Making It National Heritage Site

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The government agreed to extend Convent Bukit Nanas’s (CBN) land lease for another 60 years.

A statement published by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that Putrajaya recognized CBN’s century-long contributions to the nation and approved of the extension specifically for educational purposes.
The government hopes that the school will continue producing quality-educated individuals for the good of the country and remains on the Education Ministry’s Cluster School of Excellence list of top institutions.

Malaysians recently began a movement to “Save SMK Convent Bukit Nanas” after it became public that the school’s land lease was due to expire on 6 September 2021 and that its administration was challenging the government’s ruling not to renew the lease.
Many, including some of the CBN’s prominent alumni former ministers such as Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, made appeals for the historic building to be recognized as a national heritage site.
However, according to the Federal Territories, Land and Mines Office (PPTGWP) the decision not to renew CBN’s land lease was in order to revert it back to the government and re-gazette it into a fully government-aided school.
READ MORE: Why Are Malaysians Trying To Save Convent Bukit Nanas?
So, following this latest development, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) says the government had attempted and failed to designate CBN as a heritage site under the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645).
A statement made by MOTAC said that the National Heritage Department (JWN) had in 2008 begun the process to declare CBN as a national heritage site with the Federal Government, which later approved the request in 2010.
However, the move was objected to by CBN’s administration in 2011 and the school was never designated.
(Credit: CBN Alumni)
MOTAC Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that CBN fits the bill to be recognized as a heritage site based on its history, architecture, and legacy.
The minister states that CBN’s administration can maintain its control over the school even after it’s designated as a national heritage site and emplores the school board to consider doing so to conserve and protect the building.
Notably, designation as a heritage site under Act 645 will not affect ownership, custody, and administration. Gazettement will not take any ownership of the land, but in fact, the land will remain under the official ownership stated in official records.Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri via Facebook

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Perlis Grants Mosque Officials, Committee Members To Perform Friday Prayers At Mosques

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Perlis permits mosque officials and committee members to perform Friday prayers starting 15 May, according to a statement by the Majlis Agama Islam Dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Perlis (MAIPs).
However, it’s still prohibited for the public for now.
MAIPs said the decision was made after taking into consideration the views of the state’s Fatwa Committee, the Malaysian Special Muzakarah (discussion) for Islamic Affairs Committee (MKI) and the Ministry of Health (MoH).
There are also guidelines to perform the Friday prayers:
The congregation including the imam / khatib must not be more than 12 but not less than 3.They must undergo body temperature checks, sanitise their hands and record their attendence.Those who are 60 years and above are prohibited to attend the prayers. Individuals who have symptoms such as flu, breathing difficulties, sore throat or the cold will not be allowed to attend. Similarly, those who have a history of chronic illnesses will not be permitted to go to the mosque as well.Practice social distancing during the prayers (at least 2 metres apart from each other).The congregation must wear face-masks at all times including during prayers.Wudu’ must be performed at home and the congregation must bring their own prayer mats.The time given for prayers is only 15 minutes.Physical contact such as shaking hands is prohibited before and after the prayers.After the prayer ends, the congregation must leave the mosque immediately.Prayers should be performed in more open areas such as the mosque’s veranda area.Mosques which do not comply with said regulations will not be allowed to perform prayers.
Perlis is the first state in the country to be declared as a “Green” state after it hasn’t recorded a single Covid-19 case in more than 2 weeks.

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Man Utd player Daniel James is actually a HUGE Lee Chong Wei fan! [Video]

Itâ€™s quite common for Malaysians to express admiration for international
athletes.
But with rising sports talents in our humble equatorial
nation, it looks like international athletes are admiring us as well!
Manchester United player, Daniel James, just revealed
that heâ€™s a HUGE fan of Datuk Lee Chong Wei!

Original Image: @Daniel_James_97/Twitter

The 21-year-old footballer made this revelation during an interview with local sports channel, Stadium Astro.
In the 1-minute video interview, Daniel excitedly tells the host Adam Carruthers how much he admires Malaysiaâ€™s badminton hero.

â€œLee Chong Wei is just unbelievable to watch!â€
Daniel James, Man U player via Stadium Astro.
Heâ€™s also been following the Chong Wei-Lin Dan rivalry as closely
as any Malaysian, calling the competition between the two â€œamazing.â€

Credit: BadmintonPlanet.com

As it turns out, Chong Wei and Daniel have been messaging
each other!
Lol Texting GIF from Lol GIFs

It all began this July when the Red Devils were in Singapore
for the 2019 International Champions Cup.
Chong Wei, an avid Man U fan himself, was there to cheer on
his team as they beat Inter Milan at the Singapore National Stadium.

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 Great win for United and awesome atmosphere at Singapore! What a finish from Greenwood despite his tender age . Met up with legends Denis Irwin and Berbatov. No one takes a better penalty than Mr Irwin, I am serious. Hopefully next season, I can bring Mew Choo and the kids to Old Trafford as well! Ole, sign Sean Longstaff fast ! æ˜¨æ™šå›½é™…å† å†›æ¯æ–°åŠ å¡ç«™é¦–åœºæ¯”èµ›ï¼Œï¼‚çº¢é”ï¼‚æ›¼è”Manchester United VS å›½é™…ç±³å…°Inter Milanï¼Œå°±åœ¨é‚»å›½æ–°åŠ å¡å›½å®¶ä½“è‚²é¦†ä¸Šæ¼”ï¼Œå½“ç„¶è¦æ§åœºï¼ æœ€ç»ˆç”±å°å°†Greenwoodæ”»å…¥å…¨åœºå”¯ä¸€è¿›çƒï¼Œ1æ¯”0å°èƒœï¼Œå…¨åœºä¸€ç‰‡çº¢æ½®ï¼Œå£°æ´ä¸æ–ï¼Œæ„Ÿè§‰æ›¼è”å°±åœ¨è‡ªå®¶ä¸»åœºï¼Œçœ‹å¾—å°½å…´å•Šï¼ #ä»»ä½•ä½“è‚²è¿åŠ¨æˆ‘éƒ½çˆ± #æœ€çˆ±ç¾½æ¯›çƒ
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Afterwards, the three-time Olympic silver medalist went up to Daniel for an autograph, but the young footballer wasnâ€™t aware it was Chong Wei!

â€œI actually signed something for him. Obviously when I was signing, thereâ€™s a big long line. So I did not really look up too much and did not realise it was him. I wouldâ€™ve recognised him if Iâ€™ve seen him.â€
Daniel James, Man U player via Stadium Astro.

Daniel James on the football field in Singapore.(Credit: @Daniel_James_97/Twitter)

Then, Chong Wei sent Daniel a picture on social media and a dismayed Daniel was sorry to miss the chance to have a good conversation with the former World No 1 badminton star.

Credit: Bernama via Malay Mail

In the end, though, the two now have a textual relationship.
Thatâ€™s a mini happy ending to us!
Fingers crossed that the two star crossed athletes will one
day meet again and give us the selfie we never knew we wanted until now.
In the meantime, watch Daniel James gush about Lee Chong Wei below:

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Legend Of Nasi Lemak: The Origin Of Msia’s Favorite Dish

For Malaysians, the nasi lemak needs no introduction.
Weâ€™ve all relished in the hearty dish for breakfast, lunch,
dinner or even as a â€œsnackâ€. But while gorging on that heady mix of coconut
milk rice, spicy sambal, crispy anchovies, nuts and a shiny boiled egg, did you
ever wonder who was the beautiful genius who came up with this masterpiece?
Because we sure did, and hereâ€™s a couple of theories weâ€™ve managed to unearth.
â€œNasi le, mak!â€
The story that many Malaysians have heard of is the tale of Mak Kuntum and Seri â€“ the widow and her daughter who lived in a small village in Malacca during the Malaccan Sultanate (1400 â€“ 1511).
As the story goes, Mak Kuntum had to go out to work, leaving
her daughter Seri to care for the household. One day while cooking, Seri accidentally
spilled coconut milk into a boiling pot of rice.
Rice boiled with coconut milk and some pandan leaves is the basis of a good nasi lemak.(Credit: teczcape.blogspot)
When Mak Kuntum returned home to a fragrant pot of rice, she asked; â€œApa kau masak ni, Seri?â€ (What did you cook, Seri?). To which Seri replied; â€œNasi le, Mak!â€ (Itâ€™s rice, mother!).
While this tale may be a cute little story, there actually could be some truth to it.
The main ingredients of nasi lemak, like coconut milk, rice and anchovies are naturally found in the region. However, the all-important sambal itself is a relatively modern creation, simply because chillies are not native to Southeast Asia.
Yes, the spicy cili padi is originally from South America.(Credit: warisanenek.blogspot)
In fact, the spicy plant was only introduced in the 15th century by Portuguese traders to this region following the discovery of the Americas and their chilli peppers by European colonisers in the late 1400s.
As the Malacca was a prime hub in the trade routes of the time, the introduction of chillies to Malay cuisine coincides with the backdrop of the folk tale of Seri’s accidental nasi lemak.
Malacca was a major trading centre in the 15th century.(Credit: Berita PAS)
The Farmerâ€™s Meal
Another interesting theory put forward for the dishâ€™s origin
comes from heritage historian Nadge Ariffin, who also founded the non-profit
organisation Nusantara Academy of Development Geo-cultures &
Ethnolinguistics.
In an interview with The Star, Nadge divulged that his research pointed to origins on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
As a traditionally agrarian society, villagers required a substantial
amount of food to keep them satiated and fuelled for a day of working the fields.

With the carbohydrate-rich rice with proteins from the anchovies and oils from the sambal, Nadge postulates that this combination kept the farmers full and well nourished.
Contemporary Tales
In modern history, Nasi Lemak can be traced back to 1909, when it was first mentioned in a book titled â€œThe Circumstances of Malay Lifeâ€ by Sir Richard Olof Winstedt.
The British administrator with a strong fascination for Malay folklore, history and language noted that nasi lemak was served at weddings and local festivals.
Nasi lemak described by  Sir Richard Olof Winstedt.(Credit: The Circumstances of Malay Life)
The first printed mention of nasi lemak can be found in The Straits Times newspaper dated 21st July 1935 in an article describing the Malay Market in Kampung Baru.
While the fate of that particular nasi lemak stall is unknown, Kampung Baruâ€™s nasi lemak claim to fame is Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa â€“ the longest running nasi lemak restaurant in KL since its establishment in 1973.
The famous Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa stall in Kampung Baru.(Credit: supermengmalaya.blogspot)
The National Breakfast
Just as the farmers had been fuelled by nasi lemak to work
the fields, workers post World War 2 also found a hearty breakfast in nasi
lemak.
An article in The Straits Times titled â€œThe Workerâ€™s Breakfastâ€ from November 1946 describes how packets of nasi lemak are sold in the mornings and eaten with fried prawns and sambal.
A typical packet of nasi lemak for breakfast.(Credit: Lyrical Lemongrass via Flickr)
But how exactly did nasi lemak rise to become the face of Malaysian food?
The major draw of the dish is that it’s incredibly versatile and easy to cook. Once you have the basic coconut rice, egg, cucumber slices, sambal, fried anchovies and nuts, nasi lemak is quite receptive to additional sides and tweaks according to one’s personal taste.
A study on the dish also revealed that the preference of nasi lemak is relatively popular across the countryâ€™s ethnocultural groups with each community having their own interpretation of the dish. Various iterations of the nasi lemak include fried chicken, seafood to vegetarian and even non-halal versions.
The non-halal Nasi Lemak Wild Boar stall at the Kuchai Lama food court is popular among locals.(Credit: Kuchai Lama Food Court/Facebook)
However, a French research paper postulates that nasi lemak’s status as the countryâ€™s national dish is most likely due  rise of Malaysiaâ€™s middle class.
The paper on social relevance of nasi lemak in Malaysia points out that the middle and upper classes of a society often drive the promotion of local cuisines in response to increased food modernisation. It also helps that nasi lemak is practically ubiquitous in Malaysia, further fuelling its popularity.
While there are many reasons for nasi lemak’s superstardom, its true power lies in its ability to form a connection with Malaysians. After all, nothing unites us all more than food!

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25% Of Malaysia’s Population Has Received Their First Vaccine Dose

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Malaysia has reached the quarter mark as 25% of the country’s population has received at least one dose of vaccine, based on the stats from the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (JKJAV).

So far, 8,364,354 Malaysians have received their first dose while 3,848,376 have received their second dose. In total, 12,212,730 vaccines (dose one and two) have been given out.
On 13 July, 424,541 doses were administered, making it the highest to date.
Daily vaccination report by states on 13 July#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/L3sz5mfp8L— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 14, 2021
Jumlah pemberian kumulatif vaksin setakat 13 Julai#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/obRg0FXiNk— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 14, 2021
Selangor has given out 72,664 first dose and 25,696 second dose shots on 13 July while Kuala Lumpur registered 47,244 first dose and 23,707 second dose jabs.
Selangor + Wilayah Persekutuan (which includes Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) has the highest number of vaccinations with 3,198,151 first dose jabs and 984,631 second dose jabs.
The other state that has given out over a million shots is Sarawak which rolled out 1,437,565 first doses and 661,799 second doses. Now the state has covered half of their population as 51% have been given at least one dose.

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Malaysian ‘Uncle Roger’ Stars As Guest Judge For Nasi Lemak And Laksa On British Show

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The Malaysian/Singaporean food fight is everlasting within the two countries, but to other countries, we are two peas in a pod- especially when it comes to food.

Of course we know that that’s all hogwash (and that Malaysian food is naturally superior, because what is red maggi goreng? Someone make it make sense), but when it comes to dishes like nasi lemak and laksa, sometimes Malaysians and Singaporeans can come to an agreement.
Brits Cook “Local Singaporean Favourites”
Recently, British YouTube food and cooking channel SORTEDfood invited our very own Malaysian Nigel Ng, better known as his comedy food critic persona Uncle Roger, and Singaporean Michelin-star chef Elizabeth Haigh to judge nasi lemak and laksa cooked by British hosts.
In a rare and rather heartwarming scene, the two were quite good in doing the one thing both Singaporean and Malaysians agree on: judging and criticizing attempts at cooking our local dishes together.
Uncle Roger is unamused at one host’s attempt to add too much cucumber to his nasi lemak.(Credit: SROTEDfood/YouTube)
The British channel described the the two dishes, nasi lemak and laksa, as “Singaporean” dishes. We too were surprised that Uncle Roger did not defend our claim on our national dish, but I suppose we had to show unity in front of our ex-colonizers.
They tried their best
The two British hosts, who had to compete with each other, at first seemed relatively knowledgeable about what they were doing, explaining their thought process behind the two dishes. They seemed suitably intimidated by the presence of Elizabath Haigh, who does hold a Michelin Star after all.
Then they actually got around to cooking. Despite a few times when both Elizabeth and Uncle Roger audible sighed or explained that certain ingredients does not go well that way, the hosts still did things their way.
Uncle Roger pointing out to Jamie who use dried Chinese chilies that he should have used Malaysian birds’ eye chili, also known as cili padi.(Credit: SORTEDfood/YouTube)
Of course, it might be part of the show to continue on regardless for the judges’ reactions, but it reminds me uncomfortably of how those in foreign cultures like to take our things and make it unrecognizable to us. (Like how rendang is “meant” to be crispy, of course.)
Asian disappointment…?
Uncle Roger walked around in usual Uncle Roger fashion, with his ‘haiya’s and mental preparation to be disappointed. When we saw that the British host was cooking nasi lemak rice on stovetop though, we had to agree with his loud sigh.
Still, credit must be offered to the two British hosts, because they still did relatively well regardless, and their end results looked… quite good.
We’re still not sure why one of them insisted on adding “coriander oil” to laksa, though.
Watch the full video here and see if you agree with Uncle Roger on this one:

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[Watch] Businessman Abducted In Front Of Ampang Restaurant, Public Gave Chase

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A viral video recently caused a stir when it showed a group of men hitting and forcing another man into a Toyota Vellfire in Pandan Indah, Ampang, on Thursday, 29 September.

The Star reported that the 38-year-old victim was abducted in front of a restaurant. When he was forced to get into the vehicle, he shouted for help to no avail.
Despite this, some members of the public managed to record the footage for evidence and tried to follow the Vellfire in order to stop the kidnapping attempt.
In another video, a few motorcyclists could be seen and heard trying to stop the white Vellfire on the road.

  @utusantvofficial Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya, Asisten Komisioner Mohamad Farouk Esha berkata, sekumpulan suspek yang dipercayai lelaki tempatan telah menarik dan memaksa mangsa masuk ke dalam kereta ketika mangsa sedang makan sendirian di sebuah restoran dekat Jalan Pandan Indah. #fyp #trendingnewsmalaysia #beritaditiktok ♬ original sound  – UtusanTV
Fortunately, the victim was released in Klang and immediately lodged a police report at Ampang Jaya police headquarters around 10.45pm on the same day.
He reportedly suffered injuries on his face and legs. He sought treatment at Hospital Ampang.
The Vibes reported that the victim was a businessman and the police believe the kidnapping was due to unpaid debt.
The police said the process of identifying suspects involved in the abduction is underway.
The case is being investigated under Section 365 of the Penal Code for kidnapping and abducting any person with the intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully confined.
Ampang Jaya OCPD Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Farouk Eshak thanked the public who assisted the victim during the incident.
The police also reminded the public not to take loans from unlicensed parties.
Siaran media berkait video tular berkait kes culik satu lelaki dewasa di daerah Ampang Jaya. pic.twitter.com/r080GMUV0i— Projek Hitam (@projekhitam) September 30, 2022
Update
Police arrested 6 suspects related to the case.
READ MORE: Police Arrest 3 More Suspects In Ampang Businessman Kidnapping

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Malaysia’s Infectivity Rate Below 1.0 For Two Days In A Row, Says Health DG

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Malaysia’s Covid-19 infectivity rate (RT) is at 0.97 as of 7 June, according to Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

That makes yesterday the second day in a row that the rate recorded is below the 1.0 R value, with the country seeing a steady decline from 29 May 2021 when the rate was 1.16.
Some states have also seen improvements as they recorded below 1.0:
Penang (0.98)Kelantan (0.97)Putrajaya (0.93)Kedah (0.95)Terengganu (0.96)Perlis (0.92)
However, there are still many states which are above the 1.0 RT:
Selangor (1.03)Sabah (1.16)Johor (1.01)Melaka (1.03)Kuala Lumpur (1.04)Labuan (1.26)Negeri Sembilan (1.17)Perak (1.01)Sarawak (1.04)
Kadar kebolehjangkitan Covid-19 atau Ro/Rt pada jangkaan mengikut kes seharian pada 7 hb Jun 2021 untuk seluruh negara adalah 0.97.. Manakala pecahan mengikut negeri adalah seperti di lampiran. pic.twitter.com/fKxALV1HlE— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) June 7, 2021

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Local East M’sian Artistes Create Kaamatan And Gawai Music Video With Maxis

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There is certainly much to celebrate especially during the harvest festivals of Kaamatan in Sabah, which starts on 30 May, and Gawai in Sarawak, beginning on 1 June. This year, in continuing to be a part of this rich tradition, Maxis is proud to collaborate with local artistes to produce a festive music video which brings to life a unique interpretation of both harvest festivals as well as the spirit of a vibrant community.

Popular Sabahan duo, Atmosfera, founded by brothers Hezron and Hazrenol Rayner, has released ‘Kaamatan’. Sung in the local Dusun language with the support of fellow Sabahan Ayie from Floor 88, Kaamatan is both festive and catchy, with a hook that will invite repeated plays at many get-togethers.
(Credit: Maxis)
The music video features Eric Fuzi visiting his friend’s hometown in Sabah to prepare for their festive Kaamatan celebration. This includes him learning their cooking, dancing, music and also creative arts. Watch how he struggles to learn those and also his futile attempt to hit on a local girl in the Kaamatan music video below.

Sarawakian Alena Murang, who is of Dayak-Kelabit heritage, has released her Sun Hat Song, in which the acoustics reverbs with classic rock vibes, and is sung in multiple languages: English, Iban, Bidayuh, Kelabit and Kenyah.
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The music video features Alena going back to her hometown to prepare for the Gawai festivities with her family and friends. What’s awesome in the video is how she incorporates the traditional instrument sape to fit her modern rock vibes in the song. Watch her singing her Sun Hat Song in multiple languages below.

“We join the diverse communities of Rangkaian Malaysia, especially those in Sabah and Sarawak, who will be celebrating Kaamatan and Gawai respectively, together with their families and loved ones. In serving Rangkaian Sabah and Rangkaian Sarawak,  we are excited to partner with local artists in these wonderful songs about the spirit of togetherness. It reflects our own commitment to bring together communities through collaboration, so that they can always be ahead,” said Tai Kam Leong, Head of Brand & Marketing, Maxis.

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2023 Budget: Unity Gov’t Sensitive To Needs Of Working Mothers

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Unity Government is sensitive to the needs of women, especially those who have to stop working after maternity leave to take care of their children due to the rising costs of childcare.

To encourage women to return to work, the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) will amend its Act so it can offer a grant worth 80% of an insured employee’s salary. It is estimated that more than 130,000 women who return to work after giving birth will benefit from this grant, which involves a total of RM290 million per year.
In tabling the 2023 Budget today, Anwar who is also the finance minister, urged employers to provide childcare centers in offices. The government will continue to simplify the guidelines for childcare centers in offices including allowing the provision of childcare centers at higher floors of high-rise offices.
Existing tax incentives will also be extended for childcare allowances as well as the cost of providing childcare centers in offices. If the response from employers is not encouraging, the government will examine the need to make provision of such facilities compulsory in order to support working mothers.
At the same time, the government will simplify the registration process and restart the recalibration programme for unregistered nurseries and childcare centers across the country. A total of RM15 million is provided as a simple loan to help entrepreneurs.
For civil servants, the government will provide a nursery fee subsidy of RM180 per month in addition to raising the qualifying household monthly income limit from RM5000 to RM7000.
In order to expand access to early childhood education, the government will continue the construction of 80 nurseries and Tabika KEMAS, including 13 new projects.

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Boy’s Arm Was Almost Severed Because Of A Jacket

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All a 12-year-old boy in Tanjong Karang wanted to do was remove a jacket that was stuck on a motorcycle chain.

Unfortunately, his left hand became stuck in the process.
The Tanjong Karang Fire and Rescue Station team rushed to his rescue.
Led by operations commander Senior Fire Officer (PBK) II, Zuraini Mohamed Rawian, the firefighters cut parts of the motorcycle using Road Traffic Accident (RTA) equipment until the victim’s hand was successfully removed.

The victim, whose left hand was seriously injured, was then taken to the Tanjong Karang Hospital for further examination.
The victim received an anaesthetic injection during the rescue work.
The fire department reportedly took about 15 minutes to remove the victim’s hand from the motorcycle chain.

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China Wanted Quran App Removed, Apple Obliged

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Recently Apple removed a popular Quran app from its China App Store at the behest of the People’s Republic.

Quran Majeed is a free app for reading and listening to the Quran. It was developed by Pakistan Data Management Services. It’s available on Android too.
However, the removal of the app may not be as sinister as it seems.
Here is what the developers told BBC:
According to Apple, our app Quran Majeed has been removed from the China App Store because it includes content that requires additional documentation from Chinese authorities.Pakistan Data Management Services.
Also, as far as we know, no other Quran apps were affected.
Apple, and other foreign tech companies operating in China, often find themselves being put in difficult situations.
Some obliged, while others, like Microsoft who shut down their Chinese version of LinkedIn, just opened a China-only stand alone version of the same product.
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Yes, Watching Cute Animal Videos Actually Helps Reduce Stress & Makes You More Relaxed

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If you find yourself inexplicably drawn to cute animal videos online, don’t worry because science is here to validate your obsession.

A British study conducted by the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom in partnership with tourist site Western Australia found that there was a drop in anxiety and stress as a result of watching images and videos of cute animals, including Western Australia’s quokka.
The study involved 19 participants who spent 30-minutes watching images and short video clips of a range of cute animals, including videos and photos of the quokka, aka “the happiest animal in the world.”
“Quokka Selfies” – Meet the World’s happiest Animal on Instagram! http://t.co/Fxzy2TNRWX pic.twitter.com/IcU9dBTB55— Diana Peck (@castaliaandco) March 6, 2015
For that half an hour, researchers found that the heart rates and blood pressures for every single participant dropped.
Throughout the course of the session, heart rates and blood pressure fell across all individuals to a level that would be considered healthy and indicative of limited stress or anxiety.Dr. Andrea Utley, Researcher, University of Leeds.
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The study also found that the level of anxiety decreased on average by 35.1 % and almost 50% in some individual cases!
According to AFP-Relaxnews, this result was described as “impressive” for only 30 minutes of testing. The study also postulates that viewing consumption of cute animals can be a powerful stress reliever and a mood enhancer.
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Cute videos are more relaxing than pictures
Though pictures were nice, the participants much preferred watching cute animal videos, with a high affinity for those showing animals interacting with humans.
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In fact, human interaction with animals was the most stress reducing aspect of the slide show.
As with other research, it would appear that animals are able to reduce stress and anxiety in humans. It would appear that images appeal but video clips are more meaningful, and I would therefore expect that physical closeness would be even better.Dr. Andrea Utley, Researcher, University of Leeds.
If you need a wholesome animal video relax to, watch the adorable quokka being cute below:

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Artist’s Amazing Drawings Reminds Us Of These 5 Malaysian Movie ‘Masterpieces’

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There’s just something about watching some feel-good Malaysian-made movies that make locals, well… Feel good inside!

Some get hooked on the drama, others might come for the comedy, while most (we’re pretty sure) just bask in the enjoyment of watching characters that they can closely relate to unfold to tell stories that take us back to yesteryears or dream of better days to come.
So it’s easy to get why netizens came together in celebration of our local cinema scene when illustrator @samruzone shared his reimaginings of nostalgic scenes from five “masterpiece” movies made by legendary filmmakers: P. Ramlee, Mamat Khalid and Yasmin Ahmad.
Sharing his work on social media, sam prays that the art and vision showcased in these great films would forever be remembered – And from the looks of the comments online, his wish surely came true!
All the movie scenes I redraw this year from our legendary Malaysian movie directors, P.Ramlee, Mamat Khalid and Yasmin Ahmad. May their art and vision in the movies that they made, be forever remembered as masterpieces. Alfatihah buat mereka. pic.twitter.com/9VOrcYWX1y— sam (@samruzone) December 7, 2021
“OMG, this brings back lots of good memories!” wrote one commenter.
“I miss these old stories, they invoke so many memories,” wrote another, while many took to reminisce their own treasured recollection of the movies and recalled some of their favourite scenes.
sam’s work even got a shout out from one of the stars of the films he’d depicted in his illustrations, local actress Sharifah Amani who appeared in the movie “Sepet”.
(Credit: Film Studies via Blogspot)
This is so 😍❤😍 https://t.co/xw05tyLuc7— Sharifah Amani 🇲🇾 (@sharifahamani) December 7, 2021
Seeing sam’s inspiring drawings, netizens also came to propose that these iconic movies be turned into animated films.
But if you’re already itching to give these iconic shows a go, here’s our quick synopsis of the five masterpiece movies for your viewing pleasure:
1. Madu Tiga
(Credit: shamrizan via Instagram)
Directed and starred by P. Ramlee, Madu Tiga is a black-and-white romantic comedy released in 1964.
The film features the hilarious story of a married man who takes on a second and then a third wife without any of them knowing about it.
The movie follows the chaos that ensues as the married man enacts his devious plans to keep his wives from finding out the truth behind the polygamous nature of their relationship when the three women unexpectedly became friends with each other.
2. Man Laksa
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A screenplay by director Mamat Khalid, Man Laksa is a comedy that came out in 2006 and tells the story of Man a Laksa hawker in a small village who dreams of success and being wedded with the girl of his dreams, who is the daughter of the Ketua Kampung or village chief.
So one day the village decides to throw a fundraiser/talent show that turned chaotic when the main acts didn’t show up and Man is forced to step up and put a show together and win the heart of his crush and her father.
3. Ali Baba Bujang Lapok
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A film that came out in the 60s, ABBL was written, directed and starred by P. Ramlee based on the “1001 Arabian Nights, Tale of Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves”.
Set in a faraway land, the story revolves around the life of Ali Baba, a poor man who came across unimaginable fortune when he stumbled upon a magical cave filled with riches that was stored there by a notorious gang of 40 thieves led by a smart and ruthless leader.
Ali Baba, with the help of his wife and their servant, had to later defend their home from being robbed and possibly getting killed by the same gang that he had stolen and gotten rich from.
4. Sepet
(Credit: shamrizan via Instagram)
Sepet is a romantic comedy and drama directed by Yasmin Ahmad.
Released in cinemas in 2005, the movie is set around the interracial love story between Ah Loong the Chinese boy and a Malay girl named Orked.
The two struggle to maintain their relationship while faced with stereotypes, racism and social pressures.
Though the ending to the movie is left for the imagination, some people say that Ah Loong and Orked got their “happily ever after” in the following movie also made by Yasmin Ahmad called Mukhsin, so do check these two movies out to know the full story.
5. Pendekar Bujang Lapok
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PBL is a comedy that came out in 1959 and was started by legendary trio P. Ramlee S. Shamsuddin and Aziz Sattar.
The film is actually part of a quadrilogy made by P. Ramlee that follows the life and comedic tragedies of three bujang lapok or “old bachelors” as they try to make a living.
The plot of PBL revolves around the mischievous adventures of Ramli, Ajis and Sudi who are on their way to find a legendary silat master named Pendekar Mustar to teach them how to fight.
The three soon became smitten by their new master’s daughter and tries to win her heart as they train to become “pendekars” or warriors themselves before endeavouring to rescue the maiden who’s later kidnapped by a band of thugs.

Some of these movies are still available for viewing on TV services like Astro or streaming services like Netflix and others, and if you’re really try hard enough, you can even find them shared on sites like YouTube. (Not that we’re encouraging you to do so. Please pay for your content people!)
And if you’d like to see more of sam’s artistic illustrations, do check out his Instagram page (HERE).
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Meet, Moja – Emergency Room Doctor, Singer, And Songwriter

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“Are you a father?” he asked when we talked for the first time on the phone. He was sitting in his car, in a parking lot of a maternal clinic waiting for his wife. He was nervous to be a father for the first time.

“I wondered if you know,” he said, after telling me his wife’s condition. It was an awkward start because for 6 out of seven days a week, Dr Ahmad Mujahid Husni Salim (Moja) is an emergency room doctor at Serdang Hospital.
That is the kind of person Moja is, someone who appreciates experience in addition to knowledge and loves to ask questions.
The Doctor
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Medicine is one of his passions. While growing up, biology was not his strongest suit. So becoming a pilot became his other ambition, but after doing well in his studies, his father told him that he could be a doctor, and that gesture set him on the path that he is on today.
But, for that one day in the week when he is not a doctor, Moja indulges in his other passion, music.
The Musician
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His inclination towards music began when he was young. At school he joined the marching band as a drum major, he also played the saxophone for the school orchestra, and at the age of 16, he began to play the guitar for fun and performed in gigs.
Moja credits music as the thing that developed his sense of discipline. Being in the school band and orchestra helped him learn to balance his two passions, medicine and music, and it took him far.
He studied at the University College of Dublin (UCD) for 2 and-a-half years. There both his knowledge in medicine and his experience with music bloomed.
Moja’s first band was Monalyssa, an alt-rock group that was formed in 2012. Then in 2017, he became a part of Shuuna, an indie-pop band.

Slowly but surely, his music career grew. Moja even did projects with Hot FM, TV3, and worked with local artists such as Hujan, Meet Uncle Hussein, Yuna, and Aizat. He performed and wrote songs while still being a practising doctor.
He recalled his bandmates once asking him why they still do what they do while carrying their own gear for a gig in Ipoh. They talked about how their music career would have been bigger if they were abroad. But in the end, they agreed that music is what they love and that’s why they continued playing.
His two passions came to a head in 2019. Moja felt pressured to focus on medicine and he took a hiatus from music for a year.
Music was never a burden to him. It was his vent, his escape, his balance to the hectic days and nights at the ER.
During that year, Moja still indulged in music during his late-night or early morning drive to and from the hospital. When there’s quiet time, he’d launch a music streaming app and let it play on shuffle. Recommending min music he may have never heard of before.
The return to music
Moja (middle) and the other members of Late Night Frequency.
When 2020 brought with it a health crisis of which our health system had never seen before, Moja was in the thick of it.
One could only imagine the pressure, stress, and workload he faced as a frontliner.
After a year away from music, Moja needed to bring that balance back into his life and formed Late Night Frequency (LNF), an indie synth-pop band named after his habit of listening to music on his commute.
LNF made an impression when they debuted with ‘Fun Lust Love’ on streaming services. The song was produced, composed and written by Moja. It was mixed and mastered by Taja from Meet Uncle Hussain.
The song is a modern take on the 80s vibe and one of Moja’s best works.
The songwriter
From the Fun Lust Love Music Video
When he was taking his A-levels, Moja recalled doing a presentation about songwriting. People always ask songwriters: “What do you start with when you write a song? The music or the lyrics?”. He proposed that they begin by picking a title.
In reality, Moja’s writing process begins with the lyrics. Most of his songs are written in Malay and some are inspired by poetry. The title of the song tends to be the last thing that a singer-songwriter would put to their music.
It is a mystery how Moja could find time, energy, and balance between being a doctor, a musician, and a husband in the first place. Now he adds father to that long list.
2021 marks the first year that Moja celebrated father’s day as a father.

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Hypermarket Chains Getting Friendly On Social Media As MYDIN Says Goodbye To Tesco, Hello To Lotus’s

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They say that people come and go, but some friendships can last a lifetime.

Malaysians were swept away by a wave of melancholy when MYDIN – Malaysia’s largest halal hypermarket chain – bid a farewell to an “old friend” to send a warm “hello” to its new neighbor/competitor, Lotus’s Malaysia.
In a quick correspondence on Facebook, the two hypermarkets were seen exchanging greetings to one another following Tesco Malaysia’s rebrand to Lotus’s.
Read More: Bye Bye Tesco Malaysia, Retailer Changes Name to Lotus’s
“Cheerio. Ol’ friend. Sawadee and a warm welcome to our new neighbour,” wrote MYDIN in its post complete with a digital gift basket to greet its new Thai counterpart.

In its reply, the Tesco Malaysia official page sent its own computer-generated basket of goodies with a poem to their new “kawan” in the market.

Netizens were seen taking to the comment section to send their own goodbyes and welcomed Lotus’s arrival.
(TescoMY /MydinMalaysia/Facebook)
It was recently revealed that the Thai conglomerate, Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, had taken over Tesco’s operation in Malaysia and Thailand in 2020 from its original British multinational owners.
Customer queries
Being the concerned consumers that we are, Malaysian’s had a few questions concerning the rebranding of Tesco Malaysia which were promptly answered by the company;
Is it Lotuss or Lotus’s?
Lotuss Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is the registered company name, while their brand name would be Lotus’s Malaysia.
Can we still make refunds from Tesco?
Refunds or exchanges with receipts from Tesco will be honoured with the same terms and conditions.
What happens to my Tesco Clubcard points?
Clubcard members would be informed of any changes to the loyalty program.
Can I still use my Tesco discount coupons?
Tesco Clubcard members and anyone with Tesco vouchers, e-vouchers, gift vouchers or coupons can still redeem them following the validity or expiry date.
Are Tesco brand products still available for purchase?
Tesco brand products will continue to be on sale while stocks last.
Can I still use Tesco’s online services?
Tesco Online, “Order & Collect” as well as “Scan & Shop” application services will continue to be available.

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Secure Your Digital Wallet: How To Make Sure Your Account Is Safe

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GrabPay has recently upgraded their safety and security features designed to protect users from fraud and security risks.

Their latest multi-layer security features enable users to perform real-time digital transactions on the platform securely.
One of the improved safety measures includes a two-factor authentication (2FA) with Grab PIN and biometrics which is encouraged for all GrabPay users.
With the increased shift of consumer trends towards digital payments in Malaysia – 62% of consumers now prefer using e-wallets while 52% preferred using real-time payments, based on reports from ACI Worldwide.
According to Grab, these security enhancements will offer consumers further assurance that their platform is a safer way to pay.
Credit: Grab
A security feature to keep your wallet safe
The 2FA has been an existing feature on GrabPay that protects users when their mobile phone is compromised. Users are required to create a six-digit Grab PIN if they have not done so previously.
Besides 2FA, the platform will also have an option to activate added biometric authentication security measures such as fingerprint or Face ID to further protect the users information based on their mobile device settings.
As a homegrown tech enabler, we have always advocated for safe, convenient, and seamless digital payments. We prioritise our users’ data privacy and information protection across all our financial services and platform. Against the backdrop of the steep growth of real-time digital payments among Malaysians this past year, we have continued to innovate our services to better serve the digital financial needs of our consumers and merchants. Head of GrabPay, Grab Malaysia Priyanka Madan
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Priyanka mentioned that this includes more partnerships to integrate PayLater by Grab for a more inclusive, flexible, and rewarding payment option while helping Malaysians manage their spending.
As a result, 35% of new GrabPay users made successful online purchases from merchants during the early months of the Shop Malaysia Online campaign, while 80% of PayLater consumers are using the service as a budgeting tool for their online spending. Now, with the added two-factor authentication feature on our platform, our consumers have greater peace of mind when they pay with GrabPay.Head of GrabPay, Grab Malaysia Priyanka Madan
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The more security features, the better
Since its launch, GrabPay has implemented and continually optimised various safety and security measures to protect its users for all transactions online or offline. The multiple layers of security on GrabPay includes:
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): All GrabPay users are required to set-up a two-factor authentication with a six-digit Grab PIN. Users may also enable biometrics authentication via fingerprint or Face ID for added security to protect their GrabPay wallet and information.Data Fraud Protection: GrabPay is integrated with a 24/7 fraud detection engine and strong in-house fraud and security team with robust processes and customised algorithms to prevent and detect fraud so as to prevent unauthorised transactions.   Privacy and Security: All personal information, payments and credit card information of GrabPay users are protected and will not be shared or used externally. Strong Customer Support: Grab’s Help Center is designed to educate users about GrabPay and help find solutions to any concerns. Consumers can also reach out to Grab’s customer support through the Grab app for immediate assistance. Regulated by the government: GrabPay is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and users’ wallet balances are stored and protected with Grab’s global banking partners.
For more information on GrabPay’s security measures, please click here.
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Anwar: “Talks Are Ongoing” PH Still Undecided On Muda Joining In For Next GE

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Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had shut down the suggestion that the Opposition front had rejected the Malaysian Democratic Alliance Party (Muda) application to become the coalition’s member.

According to Anwar, there was progress in negotiations with Muda regarding their application to join PH.
“Not true, we are negotiating (and) there is progress,” Anwar was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini.
Anwar said this after attending a PKR Central Leadership Council meeting at the party’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya last night.
Yesterday, SuaraTV, citing a source, reported that PH Presidential Council had decided to reject Muda’s application to join the coalition.
Instead, the portal reported that PH will only form an electoral pact with the party led by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
The report also stated that PH too would form an electoral pact with another opposition party, Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) in facing the 15th General Election that will be held soon.
PH formed a committee last month to hold negotiations with MUDA and PSM after both parties expressed their desire to work officially with the coalition.
The committee consists of PKR Vice President Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, DAP Organizational Secretary Steven Sim Chee Keong, Amanah Youth Leader Mohd Hasbie Muda and UPKO Vice President Datuk Ewon Benedick.
Meanwhile, PKR Information Chief Fahmi Fadzil said that the decision regarding MUDA’s application to join PH will be made as early as this Wednesday.
“The President’s Council will decide… Wait for the official statement as early as this Wednesday,” said the Lembah Pantai MP.
MUDA’s application to join PH was firmly rejected by PKR Youth who claims that MUDA will not gets support from the coalition’s grassroots.

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S. Pavithra Makes Her Official Modelling Debut In Pepatung Magazine

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Malaysia’s favourite cooking couple M.Sugu and S. Pavithra (aka SuguPavithra) have had quite an exciting weekend. First, Malaysians fiercely defended the humble duo from a TV producer’s snide jab at their RM10K appearance fee.
Then, behind-the-scenes images of Pavithra on a photoshoot quickly went viral with thousands fawning over her killer poses.
Sugu Pavithra looks so beautiful ❤❤I can’t take my eyes off her 😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/2HeyyR8jNL— Shivashangary 🦋 (@uwushivaaa) June 21, 2020
Well, it looks like the wait for the final product is over as Pepatung has officially released Pavithra’s modelling pictures and needless to say, she is absolutely slaying it.
Shot by Pinography and styled by Zul Herizal with Razzi Musa’s make up skills, Pavithra strikes professional poses in some of Malaysia’s most celebrated designer pieces including Bernard Chandran and Rizman Ruzaini.
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Speaking to the Malay-language lifestyle portal, Sugu and Pavithra expressed their preference to keep their lives as private as possible and were stunned by their virality.
Pavithra even told Pepatung’s writer Alif Ashburn that the last time she got dolled up like this was at her wedding 8 years ago.
The SuguPavithra YouTube channel quickly gained popularity during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period with their clear cooking tutorials and humble approach.
Over the course of two months, their channel ballooned to 700,000 subscribers with well over 100,000 views per video.
Read SuguPavithra’s full interview with Pepatung HERE.

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Only 0.25% of Malaysian companies are startups, industry potential untapped

It’s the millennial Silicon Valley dream: own a company, be your own boss, and consume copious amounts of coffee.

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There are an estimated 3,000 startups in Malaysia, which makes up around 0.25% of the < 1 million registered enterprises in the country.
0.25% is a very small number when compared to our neighbour Singapore at 9%, but that only means the startup industry in Malaysia is teeming with untapped potential.

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The programme manager of Global Accelerator Programme from Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) Yusuf Jaffar claims that there are a lot of funds available in Malaysia for startups.
Over US$1.75bil (about RM7.3 bil) in venture capital is available for the local ecosystem, and only about 50% has been used.
Unfortunately, almost all that capital is given to startups who have already grown substantially. In Malaysia, many investors want to see results before investing. Only 0.89% of venture capital was given to early-stage start-ups.

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For many wanna-be entrepreneurs, they see potential in the market, but struggle to find capital.
This year, the Wild Digital Southeast Asia Conference is tackling this issue with their 2019 theme “Advancing SEA’s Billion-Dollar Ideas”.
The conference is expected to be a platform for entrepreneurs and investors to connect, network, and learn from the best of the best.

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They have invited key representatives to speak and host panels from companies such as Klook, Zalora, Waze, BigPay, and more.
Attendees will be able to request coffee chats with speakers, meet investors, and even help crowdfund investment-ready startups live.

Get special rates if you’re a startup when you register now!

Wild Digital has also always been a strong advocate for more women in startups and the tech industry, which is why they are providing complimentary general admission tickets for the first 50 female applicants now!

#BOSSLADIES unite! Get your complimentary ticket here!

The conference is happening on 3-4 July 2019 at Le Meridien KL. For more information, visit their website here.