Top Glove Confirms 17 Employees Are Covid-19 Positive

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Glove maker Top Glove has confirmed that 17 of their employees (or less than 0.1% of their total workforce) have been infected by Covid-19, according to a statement released by the company.

In total, the company has around 21,000 employees.
The manufacturer said that those infected by the virus were asymptomatic and didn’t show signs of an infection.
They were isolated following the swab test taken on 2 November and have since been admitted to hospital for treatment after their results came back positive.Top Glove
Top Glove also added that they’ve conducted deep cleaning and sanitation exercises for affected factories, living quarters and company vehicles.
In tandem, contact tracing is underway and employees in close contact with the affected employees have been tested and put on home quarantine pending results. There is not impact on the operations of Top Glove.Top Glove
Since the start of the pandemic, the company has benefited from the the surging demand for rubber gloves with the increase in Covid-19 cases.
It’s reported that their fiscal 2020 post-tax profit increased by 417% from last year.

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“Sabah Is Not In Malaysia” Says Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary, Hishamuddin Demands Explanation

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The Phillipine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. raised the ire of Malaysians over a tweet declaring that “Sabah is not in Malaysia” – leading Malaysian Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to summon the Philippines Ambassador to Malaysia on Monday to explain.

Teodoro Locsin Jr.’s contentious tweet was in reply to the US Embassy in Philippines who said on Twitter that they had donated hygiene kits to “returning Filipino repatriates from Sabah, Malaysia.”
Sabah is not in Malaysia if you want to have anything to do with the Philippines. https://t.co/dWZs1gsndE— Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) July 27, 2020
He also followed up with a warning to the US Embassy to edit the tweet “if you know what’s good for you.”
His assertion over Sabah angered Hishammuddin who called it an irresponsible statement that affects bilateral ties between the two Southeast Asian countries, and asserted that “Sabah is, and will always be, part of Malaysia.”
This is an irresponsible statement that affects bilateral ties. @MalaysiaMFA will summon the Philippines Ambassador on Monday to explain. Sabah is, and will always be, part of Malaysia. https://t.co/KcUnDxOySl— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) July 29, 2020
Following the backlash from Malaysia, Teodoro Locsin Jr. remained adamant that his remark about Sabah not being part of Malaysia was “historically factual” and that no country can tell another “what it can and cannot say about what it regards as rightfully its own.”
You summoned our ambassador for a historically factual statement I made: that Malaysia tried to derail the Arbitral Award. This was reported to us by our diplomats on the scene and our German lawyer. None may share our Hague victory who worked against it. https://t.co/BzmWvE5NGQ— Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) July 29, 2020
The Phillipine claim comes shortly after Malaysia announced that it had stopped paying the heirs of the Sulu Sultanate after the 2013 Lahad Datu attacks as a means to assert Malaysia’s sovereignty over Sabah.
The payments were done in accordance with an 1878 agreement between Sultan Jamal Al Alam of Sulu with the British North Borneo Company that stipulated North Borneo was either ceded or leased (depending on the translation used) to the company in return for a yearly payment of 5,000 Malayan Dollar.

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Citigroup Wants To Exit 13 Retail Banking Markets, Including Malaysia

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Citigroup Inc (Citi) wants pull the plug on retail banking in Malaysia as part of plans to exit from 13 markets across two regions – Asia and Europe; the Middle East and Africa.

Below is the list of countries, based on reports:
AustraliaBahrainChinaIndiaIndonesiaKoreaMalaysiathe PhilippinesPolandRussiaTaiwanThailandVietnam
The group instead wants to focus their consumer banking business on four wealth centres which are – Singapore, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and London.
Meanwhile, NST quoted Citi Malaysia’s Chief Executive Officer Usman Ahmed who said that they have been in Malaysia for over 60 years and the global announcement does not in any way dilute its long term commitment to Malaysia or the Asia Pacific region.
The bank will still have multiple businesses across corporate and investment banking, markets (including equity brokerage) and treasury and trade solutions.
It’s reported by The Edge that they have around 10 branches in Malaysia and a workforce of over 5,000 employees in the country.

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Who Is Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz And Why Are Many Hating On His Appointment As Malaysia’s Ambassador To The US?

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The appointment of former Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz as Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States raised many eyebrows as well as questions on Prime Minister Datu Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s choices.

On Feb 9 (Thursday), the Foreign Ministry said the King had presented letters of credence to Nazri and nine other new heads of diplomatic missions during an official ceremony at Istana Negara.
READ MORE: Malaysians Unhappy Nazri Aziz Is Ambassador To Most Powerful Nation On Earth
So, who is Nazri Aziz and what’s got people so riled up about his appointment?
Political Career
For starters, Nazri was the Minister of Tourism and Culture back in 2013 up till May 2018 and is also a Member of Parliament for Padang Rengas in Perak since 2004.
In 1978, he was elected to the UMNO Youth Executive Committee and became the chairman of the UMNO Youth International Affairs Bureau from 1986 to 1996.
He then became the Chairman of the Youth Wing of Barisan Nasional (1990-994) and has been a member of the UMNO Supreme Council since 1990.
Following that, Nazri marched on to become the Deputy Chairman of UMNO Youth in 1993 and Acting Chairman from 1994 to 1996.
In March 1993, he was appointed Chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), a position he held until July 1995.
In 1991, Nazri was appointed Senator but resigned in 1995 to contest for the Chenderoh seat in the general election that year.
Winning the election, he was appointed Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.
Nazri briefly became Deputy Finance Minister II, after winning the 1999 general election, before being appointed Minister of Entrepreneurial Development as a result of a cabinet reshuffle in December.
Before becoming the Minister of Tourism and Culture, he was the Minister In-charge of Legal Affairs and Judicial Reform in the Prime Minister’s Department.
Nazri Aziz also studied at the Malay College in Kuala Kangsar. He was called to the bar at Lincoln’s Inn after obtaining his law degree.
Controversies and Criticism
Just like most politicians, Nazri is no stranger to controversies and criticism involving the actions of his family as well as himself.
Back when Covid-19 had Malaysia by the throat, Nazri and his family were heavily criticised for travelling out of the country in what many netizens saw as a “holiday”.
While Nazri later cleared the air on this, it did not spare him nor his family from criticism.
Two MPs lambasted Nazri over his decision to go overseas to register his son for school, especially at a time when Malaysians are struggling to survive in the midst of the fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
They say that he should display his true Malaysian spirit by cancelling his non-essential trip and spend time with his poor constituents in the semi-urban and rural parliamentary seat of Padang Rengas in Perak.
PKR’s Fahmi Fadzil called Nazri “insensitive” for making plans to enrol his son in a school overseas, when so many children in Malaysia, especially in the rural areas, are unable to even follow basic online classes.
Klang MP Charles Santiago also rebuked Nazri over his plans.
“His decision does not speak well for a veteran political leader and former minister to abandon the country and his constituency at a time of a pandemic. He should postpone his trip and be there for his poor voters,” the DAP MP reportedly told FMT.
Nazri’s wife, Datin Seri Haflin Saiful Azhar was also heavily criticised by Malaysians for her lack of empathy towards the citizens who were suffering at that time and is famously known for her mispronunciation of the Malay word “beruk”.
Besides that, in 2016, he was criticised for his decision of threatening to stop tourism funding from his ministry to Sabah and Sarawak if both the states did not implement a proposed tourism service tax fee of between RM5 and RM30 on each hotel room booking.
And on 16 February, 2018, Nazri said Kelantan is filled with possible tourist attractions that the state has failed to capitalise on to enrich the Kelantanese. He said even the floods which ravaged the state every monsoon season can be turned into a “volunteer tourism” opportunity.

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How you made your children liars (according to science)

Do you go to your kids with the “If you don’t behave, later the police would come and catch you” threat to make them become obedient?
Turns out, there’s a psychological study which found out that children who are exposed to these sort of “white lies” tend to experience detrimental effects when they become adults.

It pointed out adults who reported that being lied to as children were more likely to lie to their parents in their adulthood. (Gasp)
They also said they faced greater difficulty in meeting psychological and social challenges.
Adjustment difficulties include disruptiveness, conduct problems, experience of guilt and shame, as well as selfish and manipulative character.

The research states that :

“Parenting by lying can seem to save time especially when the real reasons behind why parents want children to do something is complicated to explain. When parents tell children that ‘honesty is the best policy’, but display dishonesty by lying, such behaviour can send conflicting messages to their children. Parents’ dishonesty may eventually erode trust and promote dishonesty in children.”
Lead author Assistant Professor, NTU Singapore’s School of Social Sciences,  Setoh Peipei
So next time you’re too lazy to explain to your child, remember, it might turn them into liars when they’re older.
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How Asian Soups Are Saving You From Diseases

Do you still remember the delicious soups that your grandmother would make for you? Hot, steamy, and nourishing, it was like drinking love.
I remember my mum feeding me ABC soup or herbal chicken soup whenever I fell sick while claiming that it will â€œcleanse the sicknessâ€ out of you.
Just because itâ€™s sick food doesnâ€™t mean you can only have it when youâ€™re sick.(Credit: China Sichuan Food)
You may roll your eyes, but hereâ€™s a news flash: theyâ€™re right.
Before modern medicine, herbal soups and bone broths were used to treat illnesses and to nourish the body. Different ingredients were used together to make different â€œmedicinal soupsâ€.
And now all the aunties, ah mas, maks, and bondas can roll their eyes and go I told you so because a new research from the Imperial College London proves that traditional soup broths are so good that it can even protect you from malaria.
Sup tulang is hot and rich and warms you up when youâ€™ve caught a chill.(Credit: Angsarap)
Researchers conducted a double-blind study with recipes of clear broths that were passed down traditionally within families of diverse ethnic origin.
They found that complex vegetable and/or meat broths are substantially effective against the growth of the malaria parasite.
And where are complex clear vegetable and meat soups found? Asia.
Almost every soup we drink in Malaysia is some form of complex clear soup, with meat, bone, vegetables, and spices.
From sup bunjut cooked with cinnamon, star anise, and cloves; to bak kut teh cooked with goji berries, rhizome, dates, herbal roots, and peppercorn; our soupy delights are packed to the brim with nutrition and, evidently, anti-malaria properties.
So the next time youâ€™re feeling a little under the weather, get yourself a bowl of hot soup.

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[Watch] Customers Wait 6 Hours For ‘Akka’ Nasi Lemak, But It Was Sold Out

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Queuing for good food is a common practice in Malaysia and is often seen as a sign of the food’s popularity and quality.

Malaysians are known for their love of food, and this passion extends beyond just eating to the entire dining experience, including waiting in line for their favourite dishes.
But it also means when Malaysians cannot get their favourite food, they may feel a sense of disappointment, frustration, and even anger.
Such is the case with the ‘Akka’ (sister in Tamil) nasi lemak in Seri Kembangan, which has become popular recently.
Recently, some customers vented their frustration by scolding the stall owner.
It was said that the customers had queued for six hours.
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Following the incident, the stall owner limited each customer to only five packs of nasi lemak.
It ensures that people queuing for a long time can taste their nasi lemak.
Meanwhile, netizens commented that the stall owner was very kind.
On days when there are not many customers, she often gives extra food to customers.
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READ MORE: Indian Nasi Lemak Run By A Friendly Akka in Seri Kembangan Draws Multiracial Crowd
Part of the reason why Malaysians are willing to queue for long periods for good food is because it is seen as a social activity.
Waiting in line allows for socialising with friends and family and bonding over the meal’s anticipation.
Additionally, queuing for good food is often seen as a way to show appreciation and respect for the hard work and dedication of the food vendors.
It is also a chance to meet new people with a similar passion for food.
Reached @ 4.30 am. Got to the front at 8.45 am. It was an experience. The longest I’ve waited in a line, ever. Everyone who came were in high spirits, even under the heavy rain. Those who had umbrellas shared with those who didn’t. Truly Malaysians. Jap I review in a while 😂 pic.twitter.com/xVcba6YPvV— DP (@pereira9403) April 20, 2023

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Here’s 5 ‘True Stories’ Why Covid-19 Cases In Terengganu Skyrocketed

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The rakyat themselves are to blame for the recent Covid-19 outbreaks in Terengganu, according to state Health Director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus.

Commenting on the current state of affairs under her jurisdiction, Dr Nor Azimi went on Facebook with a word of caution for the citizens of Terengganu to abide by Covid-19 health guidelines or suffer the consequences.
“We weren’t at all surprised (by the rise in cases). Because it was the mannerism of the people of Terengganu that gave room for Covid-19 to have fun in Terengganu,” wrote the doctor, revealing her frustration towards the increasing number of infections in the state.
As of 18 May, 5,941 Covid-19 cases were recorded in Terengganu.
(jkntrg/Facebook)
This spike, Dr Nor Azimi explained, was directly caused by the people’s neglect towards SOPs and health guidelines.
Dr Nor Azimi continued with sharing five separate ‘true stories’ that happened in Terengganu which had led to outbreaks and infection clusters in the state;
Story 1
18 friends had hung out together at an empty house in Setiu. That single ‘lepak’ session resulted in 17 people getting infected – the people who were there and their family members.
A total of 162 close contacts were identified from the particular case.
Story 2
An individual was found positive of Covid-19 during  health screenings for employment purposes in Johor. Later, tests were done to his family and close contacts in Dungun, Terengganu. Overall, 41 people were confirmed to be infected with coronavirus and 245 close contacts were identified.
Apparently a few of the infected individuals were living within the same compound and regularly visited each other despite SOPs discouraging people to do so.
Story 3 – Bukit Pauh Cluster
78 people tested positive for Covid-19 and 496 other people were labeled as close contacts after 20 people attended a ‘buka puasa’ dinner in Dungun.
The case spread to Kuala Terengganu when individuals from the buka puasa event later had ‘moreh’ or supper at an eatery there causing two other individuals to be infected.
Story 4
20 individuals had a communal ‘buka puasa’ cooking session at a surau in Marang. 26 individuals in total were later confirmed positive of Covid-19 and as many as 283 individuals were identified as close contacts.
Story 5
A person went to Kuala Lumpur for a meeting without doing a prior checkup and returned to work as normal. 36 people later contracted Covid-19 and thousands of other people had to be tested.
Over 1,000 cases have been recorded in Terengganu between 4 to 18 May.
(jkntrg/Facebook)
“Dozens of other stories can be shared to show that SOPs are not being followed,” added the doctor saying that people are taking health guidelines for granted – some out of spite.
“Because they don’t care, they ignore and belittle SOP compliance. They consider everything to be made up and troublesome,” she said.
She ended her rant by saying that it was up to the people of Terengganu to control Covid-19 infections in the state.
If the rakyat of Terengganu think that they are immune to Covid-19, go ahead, enjoy your activities.Terengganu Health Director Dr Nor Azimi Yunus via Facebook
Read up on her full commentary below;

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Mâ€™sian 16YO will soon be the youngest student at the Royal College of Surgeons

Recently, Malaysian youths have been making waves and generally excelling in life a lot.
Just this year alone, weâ€™ve heard of a group of young Malaysians who created bricks made from recycled plastic, a 13-year-old boy who made a powerbank from scratch, a 19-year-old female rapper who was featured in New York Times, and a matriculation student who installed an RFID lock on his dorm door.
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In our latest episode of â€œAmazing Young Malaysians Making Us Feel Inadequateâ€, is 16-year-old Emir Haady Imran Zulkharnain.
This September, when the academic year starts at the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) in Dublin, Emir Haady will become the youngest student there.
Yes, he is going to start studying to become a surgeon AT 16 YEARS OLD.

Picture credit: The Sun Daily

How in the world did he get there so fast?!
Well, Emir Haady completed his UK International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination at STARS International Academy in Kelana Jaya two years ago, WHEN HE WAS JUST 14 YEARS OLD.

Picture credit: Imgur

And if that doesnâ€™t make you feel bad enough already, he studied for the exam in just 10 months and scored 6A+, one A1 and one B1.
His A+s were in International Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Bahasa Melayu and Mathematics. While his A1 was in Additional Mathematics (for reals) and his B1 was for English.
Those good grades had him doing his A-levels at just 15.
During which, he obtained an A for Chemistry and Math, and an A+ for Physics.

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Speaking to The Sun, Emir Haady said that his desire to study medicine stemmed from both family influence and a deep passion for the discipline.

â€œItâ€™s a combination of both … I initially wanted to become an astronaut, but as I grew older, at 11, I started to like medicine a lot.
I canâ€™t see myself doing life any other way than by being a doctor.â€
Emir via the Sun
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Emir Haady volunteers with his dad, who is also a doctor, at the Kelana Jaya mosque.
While he was volunteering, Emir Haady noticed how other people had hardships and life challenges and this realisation is what ignited his passion to become a surgeon.
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In fact, Emir Haady  wants to become a heart surgeon.
Apparently, he was intrigued by the vital organ after learning about it during biology class.

â€œThe heart just fascinates me â€“ how it works â€“ and I just want to do what I love which is to become a heart surgeon,â€
 Emir via the Sun
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Speaking of her youngest of four, Emir Haadyâ€™s mother, Datin Seri Dr Noraini Abdul Jalil describes her son as an obedient fast learner.

â€œHe absorbs whatever he is taught, he learns fast and he is also very obedient.
 In fact, Haady plays a lot. He enjoys an occasional game of soccer or swimming and heâ€™s good at board games and computer games. If we (the family) play with him, heâ€™s usually the champ.â€
 Datin Seri Dr Noraini via the Sun
She also feels very blessed to have such smart and obedient children.

â€œI am not one of those mothers who needs to use a cane. I allow my children to learn on their own.â€
 Datin Seri Dr Noraini via the Sun
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Well, whatever youâ€™re doing, Datin. It seems to be working. Now, where do we sign up to become one of your children?


M of James Bond, Dame Judi Dench, adopted 3 orangutans from Sabah after filming TV documentary

Yes, you read that right.
Dame Judi Dench, revered British actress and no-nonsense M
of the James Bond movies has adopted not one, but THREE Sabah orangutans!

Picture Credit: YouTube

She announced the adoption of three orangutans on the premiere of her new documentary aired on British TV, â€˜Judi Denchâ€™s Wild Borneo Adventureâ€™, where she visits threatened habitats across Borneo, including Sabah.

Image via 007museum.com

The actress has also launched a campaign to protect the
Bornean rainforest and its endangered species.
Thatâ€™s right, this 84-year old bad*ss isnâ€™t only saving the
world for villains, but also from deforestation!

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In the documentary, Dame Judi is seen playing with wild and
orphaned orangutans at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre.
Picture Credit: Daily Mail
According to The Telegraph, she was apparently charmed by a â€œtiny
little orangutanâ€ that acted in a playful manner â€œlike a childâ€.

Picture Credit: The Telegraph

The documentary comes as a wakeup call with the planet undergoing what is now called â€˜Climate Crisisâ€™ where mass deforestation is a contributing factor.
WWF-Malaysia reports that there are about 11,000 orangutans left in Sabah today. The population of the gentle ape has declined by over 40% in the last 20 years mainly due to planned conversion of forests to plantations.

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Azan Maghrib Faster By 4 Minutes On Radio Tawau, Many Unintentionally Break Fast Early

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Mistakes happen. We all make them, it is part of what makes us human.

Many people in Tawau recently broke their fast early by mistake.
The Maghrib call on Radio Tawau was broadcasted a few minutes earlier due to technical problems.
The radio presenter on duty, Mohd Safwa Junit, apologised for the mistake which led to the Maghrib call being broadcasted twice.

The first Maghrib azan was sounded at 6.16 pm, which is 4 minutes earlier than the second azan which was sounded at 6.20 pm.
What Then?
Former mufti of the Federal Territory, Dr Zulkifli Al-Bakri had commented on the matter through the website of the Office of the Mufti of the Federal Territory.
Dr Zulkifli have his thoughts the article Bayan Linnas Series 97: Wrongly Breaking Fast Early Due to Azan on Radio.
After evaluating and examining both opinions, we are more inclined to the annulment of fasting and it is obligatory for those who mistakenly break their fast early while the sun has not set, to do the qadha.Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri on one who breaks the fast by mistake.
READ MORE: Should You Follow The TV, Radio, Mobile Apps Or The Masjid’s “Azan” To “Buka Puasa”
No One Is Perfect
Doing mistakes is also a good thing but doing silly mistakes again and again is a bad thing.
Netizens said that no one is perfect and the radio presenter should be forgiven.
However, he should be careful not to repeat the same mistakes again.

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M’sia’s Highest Elevated Highway In Penang Littered In Less Than Two Weeks, MBPP Is Displeased

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Malaysia’s highest elevated highway, the Bukit Kukus Paired Road, has been open to traffic since 13 January and litterbugs wasted no time to make their mark.

The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) posted a few photos on their Facebook page to highlight the littering problem and the danger posed by drivers on the road.
The cleaners have been instructed to clear out the unsightly rubbish all along the highway that was thrown by road users.
Image: Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang – MBPP
MBPP said they are disappointed by the irresponsible road users who litter without guilt and shame while driving.
Other than littering, road users have been parking by the roadside illegally to take pictures of the scenic view.
Stopping by the roadside on the highway does not only interrupt traffic flow but it’s also dangerous to the other road users.

These people who stopped to admire the scenic view add to the litter by leaving behind their rubbish too.
Netizens voiced their dissatisfaction too and blamed it on the low-class mentality of some Malaysians.

Some of them suggested the authorities catch the litterbugs using CCTV and fine the culprits.
A netizen added that the caught litterbugs should be made to pick up all the litter on the road as punishment too.

It’s sad to see that littering is still a recurring problem across the nation despite numerous public service announcements (PSAs) and civic classes.

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12 killed, more injured in Indonesian bus crash after driver and passenger bout

Twelve people were killed while many left injured in a traffic accident after a passenger had tried to seize control of a bus from the driver following a dispute in Indonesia, yesterday.
According to reports, the incident had occurred at around 1am (Monday) when the coach had swerved into oncoming traffic near West Java.
The bus had reportedly smashed into multiple vehicles
including a lorry, leaving some 43 people injured.
Indonesian police said that during the incident, the mentioned passenger had attempted to take control of the vehicleâ€™s steering wheel, wrestling for control with the driver before the crash ensued.
According to authorities, the bus driver was killed, while
the 29-year-old passenger was reported to suffer severe injuries.
Stories about horrific accidents and crazy road users has become synonymous with the Southeast Asian archipelago, where vehicles are often old, poorly maintained and road rules are seldom followed.
Check out this video to see how nerve-wracking it can be to be a bus passenger or a fellow road user in Indonesia.


Salaries To Increase By 4.5%, The Lowest In 5 Years, Says Mercer

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Salaries could increase by 4.5% for 2021 but 14% of companies say they would freeze pay increments according to a recent survey by human resource company, Mercer.

The survey also noted that this is is the first time in four years that overall salary increment has dipped below 5%.
In their annual Malaysia Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) 2020, they found that salaries in Malaysia increased by an average of 4.7% in 2020, despite the challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, close to 2 in 10 companies have reported implementing a salary freeze.
The projection is based on the weak economic outlook for Malaysia, as its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is expected to contract between 3.5% to 5.5% in 2020 and also the continuous pressure on businesses to keep costs down amid uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It’s projected that inflation to be at 0.5% for 2021, compared to -1.2% in 2020.
Godelieve van Dooren, Mercer’s acting CEO for Malaysia said that the economy is expected to stage a rebound in the range of 5.5% to 8% in 2021, and businesses may be cautiously optimistic, taking a “wait-and-see” approach on  their compensation strategy, depending on the course of the pandemic.
This is likely welcome news for employees as slowing inflation will also give real-wage increases a boost. On the other hand, due to this uncertainty, companies may decide to delay the increase of salaries, or lower the budget even further – depending on the industry segment  of the company. After all, affordability remains a key criterion for deciding salary budgets.Mercer’s acting CEO for Malaysia Godelieve van Dooren
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
Lifestyle Retail recorded the biggest dip
Across the industries surveyed, increments for the High Tech, Consumer Goods, Life Sciences and Chemical  industries remained relatively stable.
The biggest dip in salary increases is reported in the Retail, Manufacturing and Logistics industry.
The salary increment in High Tech, according to Mercer’s Consulting Leader Koay Gim Soon is reflective of the growth in demand seen for technology, due in part to the massive shift to remote working and related digital  transformation efforts of businesses; as well as general stable demand for consumer goods.
It’s not surprising that Lifestyle Retail recorded a drop, given the change in consumer consumption patterns, lower spending  capacities and reduced leisure activities as a result of the pandemic.Mercer’s Consulting Leader Koay Gim Soon
However, he said it is important to note that the impact even within industries may be uneven.
The salary trend forecast for 2021 in Malaysia remains stable across job families as well.
The top two job families with the highest projected salary increase are healthcare and pharmacy services (5.2%) and production and skilled  trades (5.2%).
General management jobs are predicted to receive the lowest increment at 3%.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
It’s the same for bonuses
Overall, the survey sees budgeted bonuses for 2020 stayed the same as 2019 at 17%.
The High Tech industry saw the highest  increase at 22% compared to 20% in 2019, while the Chemical industry saw an increase from 14% to 15%.
Lifestyle Retail industry saw the biggest drop from 12% in 2019 to 8% in 2020.
2019 proved to be a good year for businesses with 87% of companies reporting bonus payouts of 1.9 to 2  months this year. The remaining 13% did not provide any bonuses in 2020. However, we foresee a decrease in  bonus payout in 2021, due to sustained uncertainty and the economic impact of COVID-19. Mercer’s Consulting Leader Koay Gim Soon

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Shah Alam Woman Shops For IPTV App, Loses RM10,000 After Installing APK Via WhatsApp

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Scammers are constantly coming up with new methods to steal money.

Among the new tactics gaining notoriety is getting victims to download APK files with fake mobile apps.
A Facebook user, Aisyah Nasri, shared that she and her husband Muhammad Sidek lost RM10,000 due to downloading an application through WhatsApp.
Aisyah never imagined that she could fall victim just by downloading an application and lose a large amount of money.

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The incident started on 10 August when she tried to search for Internet Protocol television (IPTV) apps as they wanted to terminate their Astro subscription.
She searched on social media and found an advertisement for such apps in a Facebook profile which had since been deleted.
Ni bln slh apps iptv. Ni dia jumpa seller yg scammer. Aku pakai iptv elok je beli code dr shopee. Xde issue scam. Iptv ko kena bayar dlu bru dpt code tp cerita org ni, dia dpt code dlu bayar. Link iptv dia pn mcurigakan sbb xde nama iptv lgsung. Tp benda dah jadi kan. Hti2 guys. https://t.co/hswPtbJmej— FFUK-FunFutsalKerang (@FutsalKerang_PJ) August 20, 2022
She started a chat to try the app, and the seller sent her an app through Whatsapp.
Aisyah was told to download and sign up using the apps.
The apps can’t be opened because she is using an iPhone, and the seller told her to use an Android phone instead.
Without much thought, she sent the apps to her husband’s phone, which is an Android device.
Ni bln slh apps iptv. Ni dia jumpa seller yg scammer. Aku pakai iptv elok je beli code dr shopee. Xde issue scam. Iptv ko kena bayar dlu bru dpt code tp cerita org ni, dia dpt code dlu bayar. Link iptv dia pn mcurigakan sbb xde nama iptv lgsung. Tp benda dah jadi kan. Hti2 guys. https://t.co/hswPtbJmej— FFUK-FunFutsalKerang (@FutsalKerang_PJ) August 20, 2022
The Victim Tried To Sign Up For the Downloaded Application
After signing up, she tried to make a payment using the m2u login credentials.
At first, she used her username and password, but it didn’t work.
She tried using her husband’s account, but it didn’t work either, so they just left it there.
Aisyah realized that the money in the account was missing when she tried to make one transaction on the night of 11 August at 10 pm.
She was surprised that money was transferred in two transactions to her husband’s account, amounting to RM10,000 in total, and immediately called her husband to check.
The Bank Confirms She Has Been Cheated Through The Application
She called Maybank directly for confirmation.
How can there be a transaction when I don’t receive any TAC numbers? The officer on duty asked me if I had downloaded any apps recently. Bingo! Really had been scammed! The app is malware!Facebook user Aisyah Nasri on realising her situation.
Through the malware, the scammer could capture their m2u username and password.
After the RM10,000 went into the husband’s account, it was sent to a Shoppe account ostensibly to hide the movement of the money.
Aisyah said the money in her husband’s account had also ‘disappeared’.
She is thankful that it was discovered early and that she had set a daily transaction limit.
Aisyah feels she will likely lose another RM10,000 if she only realised it the day after.
She advised the public not to simply download any suspicious apps and only increase their daily transaction limit per day if necessary.
She also hopes her sharing can be used as a lesson for the public to always be vigilant in taking any action related to banking transactions.
Yes, saya nampak bank2 di Malaysia akan salahkan pengguna kalau kita “tertekan”. Sedarilah wahai rakyat Malaysia, this is NOT our fault. Dah tahu sistem lapuk, upgrade lah-ikut peredaran zaman. https://t.co/jrkFf3nJbR— Rafidah Abdullah (@rafidah72) August 21, 2022

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Daily Covid-19 Death Reports Isn’t “All Fatalities In The Last 24 Hours”, Says KJ

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The number of deaths reported daily isn’t a direct reflection of the number of fresh deaths that occurred within the past 24 hours, according to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Malay Mail quoted the Minister who explained that it usually takes several days for the authorities to confirm the cause of death, especially in areas like Klang Valley.
The daily death reports are not necessarily from the last 24 hours. There is a long backlog because we have to confirm the cause of death is from Covid-19 and not something else.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
Authorities need to confirm deaths first
The reason for the backlog, he said, was due to the brought in dead (BID) to hospitals, in which cases authorities need to verify their causes of death before they can confirm them as due to Covid.
Hopefully we will see a reduction in two to three weeks once we clear the backlog on deaths registered. I will make further announcements and explanations on this matter when I get the new data set on Wednesday,” he said.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
He mentioned to the media that many BID cases were patients who were quarantined at home and were not taken to the hospital in time as their health rapidly deteriorated.
Khairy also said that many were also told to self-isolate at home and monitor themselves, and were instructed to seek medical help when they they start to become more ill.
Without the right supervision, it is too late for them by the time they get sent to the hospital. I will ask the Sabah government to alert local leaders and also, neighbours should be informed to prevent this from happeningHealth Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail

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There Are 30 Int’l Human Rights And M’sia Is ‘Meh’ On These Ones

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Did you know that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed in 1948 and lists a total of 30 fundamental human rights?
Yup, we have a lot more universal human rights than you assumed. Human rights are the basic entitlements that belong to each and every one of us regardless of nationality, background, or belief.
That being said, Malaysia is a little sketchy at following all 30 human rights laws. Here are the ones that we don’t adhere to completely:
1. Article 1: All humans are born free and equal in dignity and rights

Bumiputeras and ethnic Malays enjoy preferential treatment in all spheres of public life in the form of property discounts, education quotas, scholarships, financial assistance, and business ownerships. (Picture credit: Facebook)

Constitutionally, the Bumiputera in Malaysia are granted additional privileges that have evolved to being born with additional rights.
Race-based policies were introduced in Malaysia in 1971 under the New Economic Policy (NEP) as a means to increase economic and educational opportunities for the ethic Malays.
However, there are still ongoing debates about whether the NEP is considered discriminatory or a way to level the playing field.
The ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) would have strengthened Malaysia’s standing of Article 1, but immense pressure from certain groups led to the rejection of ICERD.
2. Article 15: Everyone has the right to a nationality

Malaysian children are Malaysians, no doubt about it.(Picutre credit: Astro Awani)

Surprisingly, Malaysian children born overseas to a Malaysian mother and foreign father face lots of difficulty trying to obtain a Malaysian citizenship.
Those born to Malaysian fathers don’t face this struggle, even if they are born overseas.
3. Article 16: Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses, men and women of full age
Child marriages are prevalent in Malaysia, where children as young as 10 are married off by their family under Shariah law.
However, according to the United Nations, the children are not adults of full age at this point and cannot consent, which makes child marriages a direct violation of human rights.

Opponents of child marriages say child brides often face abuse and lose opportunities to education and career once they are married off.(Picture credit: Malay Mail)

4. Article 23: Everyone who works has the right to equal pay for equal work for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity
Foreign labourers who make their way into the country legally often still find themselves harassed and exploited.

Foreign workers often find themselves living in cramped conditions.(Picture credit: Samuel He)

Often times, they are coerced into working dangerous jobs without adequate protection and little pay. They are also forced to live in cramped accommodation housing more human bodies than it should.

Of course, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are not law, but can be a reference point for the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.
There’s a total of 30 basic human rights and you can read the full list here.
The good news is that Malaysia is making progress to create a fair and equal nation for its people, but there’s still a lot left to be done!

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Zahid Hamidi’s Daughter Breaks Silence On Father’s Eye Surgery

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi recently became a hot conversation topic as many speculated he had eye surgery.

Many noticed something amiss when he first donned sunglasses while speaking to the press and later took it off during a press conference.
With no official statement at first, social media went wild with assumptions and accusations.
Several netizens pointed out that the DPM had undergone some sort of cosmetic surgery, sparking rumours that his surgery was done for cosmetic purposes.

Bila Zahid Hamidi kata dia nak BN tampilkan muka baharu, who would've thought that he meant it literally? pic.twitter.com/C0V4ZImLqT— Saodah Mahmoud (@SaodahMahmoud) July 3, 2023

Clearing out these rumours, his daughter Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid took to Instagram to explain her father’s situation.

My father’s optical nerves were not functioning as they should be and while he could still see, the very visible droop in his eyes was disturbing his vision.
Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid
She also pointed out that while she was not sure whether or not this condition was genetic, she pointed out that her son Louie too had the same eye shape as his grandfather.

I don’t understand what’s so funny about this situation. Everyone in my family has decided to keep quiet about this situation but I wanted to give a proper explanation. To me my father did what was necessary to keep his health in check because as a leader he has responsibilities and tasks that he needs to carry out.
Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid

Also coming to Zahid’s rescue was Umno member Rafi Awg Kechik, who explained in a Facebook post that the former had to go through surgery to remove almost 70% of the skin around his eyes.
He further explained that if the skin had not been removed, his eyes could be affected by other complications.
He pointed out that he had noticed the changes in Zahid’s face when they met recently at an event.
Rafi said Zahid had to undergo the surgery, and the effects of the medication had not worn off yet.
On June 22, Free Malaysia Today reported that Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution had confirmed that Zahid was on leave for two weeks.

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16YO Schoolboy Beaten Up While Sleeping At Bentong Hostel

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A 16-year-old schoolboy sustained injuries after being beaten by an older student (17) at a boarding school in Bentong, Pahang, yesterday (10 December).

Bentong police chief Zaiham Kahar said the victim complained of pain in his abdomen and blood in his urine to his father when he returned home.
He was immediately brought to Bentong Hospital for treatment, where it was found out that he was injured due to a suspected beating.
The victim then revealed that he had been beaten by a student while sleeping at the dormitory around 2am.
According to the police statement, the victim was also hit in the legs.
A police team has contacted the school and an investigation is underway. The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.

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Missed Out On The Phantom Of The Opera? Don’t Worry, There’s More Art Where That Came From

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Don’t worry if you missed out on watching The Phantom Of The Opera At The Royal Albert Hall stage show on YouTube. The video was only made available for 48 hours, and sadly those 48 hours ended last night.
However, there are plenty of other art performances that are now on the video-sharing  platform available to view at your leisure. After all, what better way to spend your days at home than to sit back and relax with fully free art performances?
The global lockdown doesn’t mean you have to miss out on any of the arts. In fact, this is actually the best time for you to fully immerse yourself in the arts- for free! Plenty of art galleries and museums have opened up… digitally, of course! Google Arts & Culture teamed up with over 2,500 different art spaces for you to enjoy- including the notable Museum of Modern Art in New York and The National Gallery of London. (The Lourve has their own virtual tour!)
So many different museums, you’ll never be bored.(Screenshot credit: Google Arts & Culture)
There are also plenty of “live” events to catch virtually, such as concerts, music shows, musicals, plays, and Broadway shows.
There’s also full videos of art performances of almost anything you want to watch. I mean, there’s even a ballet version of George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984 performed by the UK’s Northern Ballet and choreographed by Jonathan Watkins. The award-winning adaption will be available for viewing until 3 May 2020.

Malaysian artists have also joined in with at-home virtual concerts and social-distancing live parties. They’ve done this amazing feat with a whole orchestra too!
Local artists have also come together to collaborate and perform together since evidently the MCO has been a source of inspiration for many.

Together We CanThe launch of Together We Can #TogetherForHumanitydonation link : twc.thegivingbank.comPosted by theSundaily on Tuesday, April 14, 2020

The arts are possibly the only things keeping us sane right now. The music you listen to, the shows you watch on Netflix, and even the content creators you follow on social media: it’s all hard work from entertainers and artists.
In Malaysia, the arts is more or less regarded as an “affluent” activity, and isn’t as normalized as it is in other countries. One such barrier is the price tag that comes with art shows in the country, and it’s also because Malaysians simply do not have a habit of visiting and supporting the local art scene. So why not start cultivating an appreciation for the arts now?

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Puchong Home Bakery Customers Shocked To Receive Orders Half-Eaten By Delivery Riders

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When Linly sent out cookie orders to her customers on 7 February 2021, she merely regarded it as a job well done. The last thing she expected was for her customers to complain that the orders reached them half-eaten.

Those words from the customer really hit me hard – “is this how you sell your cookies?”, “your service sucks”, “so disappointed”, “I felt cheated by you”, “why my cookies left crumbs only?”.Linly to TRP
To her horror, the delivery riders from her usual delivery partner had allegedly opened and eaten the cookies meant for her customers.
The order of pineapple tarts reached her customer half-eaten.(Credit: Linly/Facebook)
Although she immediately compensated a fresh new batch of baked goods to her customers which arrived in good condition, she is heartbroken that her bakery’s reputation has been tarnished by this incident.
It takes effort and years to build my business’s reputation and two people to ruin it in just one hour.Linly
The nightmare delivery
Linly recalled that the two delivery riders appeared to be friends, as they were chatting together when picking up her orders at her gate.
One delivery rider was dispatched to Klang, while the other was dispatched to Kepong. Both orders, she was disappointed to learn, were broken into.
Her other order of butter cookies were also half-eaten.(Credit: Linly/Facebook)
Although she very quickly explained the situation to her understanding customers, she fears that her bakery’s reputation has been irrepairably damaged.
I hope the delivery service can train their riders better, because of their nasty doings, they tarnished and affected the company and other people’s businesses.Linly
Owning a home-business isn’t easy
Linly began The Baking Room in 2017 with her sister who loves baking. She started small, with orders from just friends and family in the first year.
However, they slowly began to have returning and new customers, and even some corporate orders, which helped their business greatly.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by The Baking Room (@its.thebakingroom)
Sometimes even coffee shops, kedai runcit owner and resellers will call us if we’re able supply to them. But usually when they call us, we’re already booked out.Linly to TRP
It took years, but the bakery grew and earned a very decent reputation.
Although she is grateful that her customers were very understanding and notes that the delivery service reached out to her personally to offer her a refund, she is still shaken by the incident.
Delivery services have become extremely crucial for many home-businesses.(Credit: Shutterstock)
She lamented that if the riders were hungry, they could have asked and she would have been happy to provide them some cookies free-of-charge as being a delivery rider is not easy. However, they went the unethical route by eating a good handful of cookies from each and every cookie jar from her customer’s order!
She wishes that the two delivery riders could just explain why they did what they did, to provide closure to both her and the delivery company.
I don’t blame the delivery service, their internal staff that handled my case are very helpful and friendly. I just hope that they can find the the two riders, let them come forward and owned up for what they did and would like to know WHY did they do it.Linly
TRP has reached out to the delivery service for additional comments.

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21,668 New Cases Is Once Again Highest Record

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21,668 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded today, 12 August 2021, making it another record high. Previously, our highest record was 20,889 new Covid-19 cases on 6 August 2021, just less than a week ago.
The number of new Covid-19 cases for each state are as follows:
Selangor – 6,278 (491,292)WPKL – 2,436 (148,846)Johor – 1,706 (106,427)Sabah – 2,052 (100,031)Sarawak – 1,216 (84,603)Kedah – 2,143 (63,433)Pulau Pinang – 1,229 (56,633)Kelantan – 972 (53,633)Perak – 930 (47,570)Melaka – 494 (37,652)Pahang – 629 (31,482)Terengganu – 594 (22,782)WP Labuan – 11 (9,734)WP Putrajaya – 56 (4,717)Perlis – 23 (910)
Currently, the country has a cumulative total of 1,342,215 Covid-19 cases.
Terkini #COVID19, 21,668 kes baharu dilaporkan— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 12, 2021

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Infinix Launches The Hot 10S Series Of Smartphones

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The recently released Infinix Hot 10S series looks like an attractive entry into the affordable smartphone market.

They are built on the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with 4GB of RAM, a 6.82in HD+ display with a high refresh rate, and a triple camera array with a 48MP main sensor. But, you might want to look closer.
Although the prices are attractive: RM499 for the 64GB version and RM549 for the 128GB, it does not have a full high definition screen, the third camera in the three-camera array is a mystery, and the MediaTek chip it runs on is adequate, but calling it a gamer’s smartphone, maybe a stretch.
We can’t say much about the actual performance of the device before testing, but the smartphones themselves look good. It comes in 95° Black and Morandi Green
Infinix Hot 10S will be available on 13 July.
Visit the Infinix official website, here.

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Dr Mahathir apologises for bailing out wealthy business tycoons during the 90’s financial crisis

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has acknowledged his direct involvement in aiding rich business â€˜tycoonsâ€™ during the 90â€™ Asian Financial crisis.
The premier spilt the beans and apologised for his actions on Twitter as well as his personal blog.

KRISIS KEWANGAN
1. Saya mengaku saya terlibat dengan ciptaan pendekatan untuk mengatasi masalah kewangan pada 1997- 1998. pic.twitter.com/MC9EwjIsIT
— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) October 29, 2019

 “I admit I was involved in creating the approaches used in solving the financial crisis in 1997 – 1998.”
via Twitter
In the posting, Dr Mahathir who was also the prime minister at the time under the former BN government said that the bailouts were necessary to prevent the country from falling deeper into economic recession.
The prime minister explained that at the time the strategy was relevant in order to fuel the nationâ€™s growth and keep the economy afloat.

via GIPHY
He said that the government was dependent on the tax revenue from said businesses and without it, the country would have had to increase taxes to the middle and lower class citizens.
Dr Mahathir has long been criticised of cronyism during his previous tenure as prime minister from 1981 to 2003.
Critics claimed that the 94-year-old politician had enriched a small number of elites with close ties to the former government under his administration.
More recently, Dr Mahathir had been the face of reform under the Pakatan Harapan coalition that came into power in 2018.

(Image Credit: Imgur)

The prime minister ended his rant by asking the question of how the country would have endured and developed if wealthy taxpaying businesses were kicked out of the country.

9. Tetapi dengan apakah yang kita hendak tolong bukan taikun ini selepas semua taikun tidak dapat bayar cukai.
— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) October 29, 2019

“If we had wanted to, we could have chased away all the tycoons. Don’t help them. Let them go bankrupt. We only help the non-tycoons.”
“But how can we help the non-tycoons if the tycoons don’t pay taxes?”
via Twitter

You can check out the full thread on Twitter.

11. Saya minta maaf kerana tindakan saya mengatasi krisis kewangan 1997-1998 menguntung taikun.https://t.co/Gg2SWrQuBg pic.twitter.com/EYoLdB82Sd
— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) October 29, 2019

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Grab could face RM86mil fine for violating Mâ€™sia’s Competition Act

According to the Malay Mail, the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) rules that ride-hailing firm Grab is violating the country’s competition law by imposing restrictive clauses on its drivers.
The main complaint against Grab in terms of how they restrict competition is how they prevent Grab drivers from promoting and providing advertising services for its competitors.

“The restrictive clauses had the effect of distorting competition in the relevant market that is premised on multi-sided platforms by creating barriers to entry and expansion for Grabâ€™s existing and future competitors,â€
MyCC Chairman Iskandar Ismail

Picture credit: CNA

Grab has been under scrutiny since they acquired rival firm Uber in 2018. However, they are being investigated not because of their near monopoly of the market, but rather of complaints made against the firm.
MyCC has imposed a daily penalty of RM15,000 beginning today until Grab takes remedial actions as directed by the commission.
However, Grab will have 30 working days to present their case before MyCC makes a final decision.

Under Malaysia’s Competition Act, a monopoly or dominant player in the market is not an infringement of the law unless it abuses its position in the market.
Monopoly GIF from Monopoly GIFs

In short, the Competition Act prohibits:1) agreements which significantly prevent, restrict or distort competition in Malaysia.2) conduct which amounts to the abuse of a dominant position in a market in Malaysia.
Before speculating on the outcome of Grab, we will have to wait for their response.
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No Decision Yet On Declaring Heat Wave Emergency, But Government Prepared If Need Arises

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Over the recent weeks Malaysia has been recording record breaking heat waves that have been plaguing the nation and its people.

Addressing this issue, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi says the government is prepared to declare an emergency due to the heat wave however, no decision has yet to be made.
As reported by Malay Mail, Zahid told reporters after chairing the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) meeting that the government will reconsider this decision only if the temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius.
He said:

Not yet, but we are ready. We will monitor.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi
Zahid also added that immediate cloud seeding activities are being carried out with the help of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Environment Department.
He was reported saying:

Cloud seeding is done immediately, together with RMAF and the Environment Department in several dam areas and we will focus on seven areas where the water level is expected to decrease and affect water supply. The seven areas are Sungai Muda, Kedah River, Melaka River, Kelantan River, Klang River, Bernam River and Similajau River in Sarawak.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahidi Hamidi
In related news, the Malaysian Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) issued a Level 1 hot weather warning in 8 areas nationwide.
These areas are Padang Terap in Kedah, Pekan, Bera and Rompin in Pahang, Segamat and Muar in Johor and Pasir Mas as well as Kuala Krai in Kelantan.
Did You Know..Malaysia Had Its Own Kuala London?
Back in 2018, the small town of Kuala Krai in Kelantan recorded temperatures as low as 16 degrees Celcius.
This was due to the cold wind blowing from Mainland China in the northeast monsoon phase.
As reported by Berita Harian, the director of the Kelantan Meteorology Department Rabiah Al Adawiyah Zakaria said February was also the period where the lowest daily minimum temperature was recorded.
Rabiah said:

This cold temperature condition also occurred in several other locations such as Kerteh in Terengganu which also recorded a decrease in the daily minimum temperature. However, the gusts involved did not cause heavy rain. This cold weather has been happening since yesterday with the lowest temperature of 18.4 degrees Celsius from 6 to 8 in the morning and will change to the maximum temperature in the evening by reaching 32.7 degrees Celsius.
Kelantan Meteorology Department Rabiah Al Adawiyah Zakaria

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Government Will Announce Whether MCO Requires Extension Before 12 May

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The fifth phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) was scheduled to be extended until 12 May 2020. Additionally, the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) has allowed more people to move around and resume their work as long as they follow precautionary measures.
Naturally, this doesn’t mean that the MCO has lifted. Whether or not the CMCO will be extended still depends on advice from the Ministry of Health.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob notes that the government will make an official announcement two or three days before the end of the current MCO phase.
The CMCO allows most economic sectors to resume operations, businesses to resume their regular business hours, and vehicles to be on the road at any time. However, the public must still ensure strict social distancing and sanitary regulations.

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[JUST IN] 20,596 New Cases Today (5 Aug) – Highest Since The Pandemic Began

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Covid-19 infections in Malaysia have broken yet another record with 20,596 new cases, 777 more than yesterday’s.

As per the usual, the Ministry of Health confirmed the high number of cases in a tweet today.
Pecahan kes baharu #COVID19 mengikut negeri, 5 Ogos 2021 pic.twitter.com/NQhEJhPQeV— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 5, 2021
This brings the total number of cases to 1,203,706 in Malaysia to date.
The following is a breakdown for each state (cumulative):
Selangor – 8,549 (442,574)WP KL – 2,163 (133,588)Johor – 1,300 (96,687)Sabah – 1,062 (89,910)Sarawak – 759 (79,522)Negeri Sembilan – 989 (75,767)Kedah – 1,446 (52,103)Penang – 1,022 (49,939)Kelantan – 772 (46,695)Perak – 916 (41,665)Melaka – 622 (34,153)Pahang – 426 (27,199)Terengganu – 501 (19,213)WP Labuan – 15 (9,698)WP Putrajaya – 50 (4,237)Perlis – 4 (756)
Sehingga 5 Ogos 2021: Jumlah kes COVID-19 yang dilaporkan adalah 20,596 kes (1,203,706 kes).Pecahan setiap negeri (Kumulatif):Selangor – 8,549 (442,574)WPKL – 2,163 (133,588)Johor – 1,300 (96,687)Sabah – 1,062 (89,910)Sarawak – 759 (79,522)Negeri Sembilan – 989 (75,767) pic.twitter.com/JWW9oSdyTk— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 5, 2021
Previously, the highest number of new cases in Malaysia was 19,819 cases recorded yesterday (August 4).

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Cat Stuck In Pipe At An Empty House Finally Rescued By Bomba

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Cats do the darndest things. They can be little agents of chaos, unpredictable and mischievous.

Have you ever seen cats do silly things like crossing the road slowly even though it knows that a car is coming?
Or cats who wants to ride along on a motorcycle?
Cats can be weird sometimes and thankfully they are cute.
Their antics make up the very foundation of the internet.
Recently a Twitter user, @liyanalunia shared a funny story about a cat in an empty house in Melaka.
Menyusahkan bomba je 🙄🙄🐈 pic.twitter.com/ysbODZDf4T— yink yank (@liyanalunia) October 11, 2021
According to the story, the incident happened at 12:45 pm and was reported by a real estate agent who was cleaning up the pace to make it presentable.
The agent tried their best to help the cat but it was thoroughly stuck and the Fire and Rescue Department had to be called in.
What was the cat thinking?
The Fire & Rescue Department To The Rescue
A team from the Central Melaka Fire and Rescue Department arrived to help after receiving the call.
According to Harian Metro, the rescue operation was difficult because the pipe that the cat was stuck in is bent causing the body of the cat to be wedged in.
During the incident, only the two hind legs of the cat and its lail can be seen. The rest of its body is in the drainage hole.
@liyanalunia / Twitter.
The Fire and Rescue officers took five minutes to save the cat from its predicament.
Cats Do The Darndest Things
In the comment section of the tweet, netizens shared anecdotes of their own experience with weird cats.
Remember to keep an eye on your cat at home, too!

@iyLaFin says: I’m worried that my Simba at home ends up like this. It loves to hang out in the bathroom, otherwise it’ll be guarding outside the bathroom. Swatting at the feet of anyone coming out of the bathroom. Typical Simba, all orange cats are the same!

@furrahhh says: Cats are liquid. but this one is semi liquid because its legs are stuck.

@HdinHafizuddin says: Did it try to do a  three and half somersault into that hole?

@liyanalunia says: Are cats are capable of such ridiculous nonsense.

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Ismail Sabri: No Economic Shutdown, But MKN To Decide What’s Next On Tuesday

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As Covid-19 cases continue to surge, the government will not impose a strict lockdown and restrict economic activities like the first movement control order (MCO) last year to avoid causing further financial difficulties among the lower-income groups, said Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Speaking during a press conference after inspecting a police roadblock in Kuala Lumpur today, he explained that although MCO 2.0 is more relaxed than the previous one, it was still causing significant damage to the local economy.
We don’t want the people to die because of Covid-19, but we also don’t want the people to die because they have nothing to eat.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence)
He said it was especially difficult for daily wage earners who would not be able to earn an income if economic activities were restricted further, highlighting the importance of balancing out the need to protect lives and preserving livelihood.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaks to a motorist at a roadblock at the Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur 1 February 2021. (Credit: Bernama)
To MCO or not to MCO?
Meanwhile, Ismail said the National Security Council (NSC) is scheduled meet on tomorrow (2 Feb) to discuss the possible extension of the MCO.
The meeting will be chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and we will hear the report from the Health Ministry before any decision is made.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence)
He added that the NSC, Health Ministry, and National Unity Ministry is also in the midst of drawing up the standard operating procedures (SOP) for Chinese New Year celebrations.
He said the SOP would be announced one week before Chinese New Year at the earliest, or two to three days before at the latest, adding that they are avoiding making any decisions now as the status of MCO could change within two weeks.
Stricter action and higher penalties instead
At the same time, Ismail also said that starting Thursday (4 Feb), the authorities will be stricter in policing the public for Covid-19 SOP violations, adding that the penalty for compounds will likely be increased.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob speaking at the press conference after inspecting the roadblock at the Gombak Toll Plaza in Kuala Lumpur on 1 February 2021. (Credit: Bernama)
I wish to announce that, beginning February 4, strict action will be taken without compromise.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence)
He added that the new amount will be announced later either by the police, the Health Ministry, or the National Security Council.
Currently, those found in violation of Covid-19 SOP are fined a maximum of RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of the Infectious Diseases Act 1998.
The need to increase compound amounts has been highlighted in the past by the Health Ministry, and again more recently by the Royal Malaysian Police. According to Malay Mail, the Health Ministry has already submitted amendments to increase the compound amount via an Emergency Ordinance.
Ismail said the current penalty was inadequate, especially with cases involving companies such as Top Glove who could not be fined more than RM1,000 according to the law.
MCO 2.0 is scheduled to end on 4 February which has been implemented in all states in Malaysia except for Sarawak.

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Here Are The Best Tips For Visiting Ramadan Bazaars Efficiently

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When it’s Ramadan, Ramadan bazaars are ubiquitous in Malaysia. Some of us Malaysians have been to them countless times. Some haven’t gone there in a while because of the pandemic. And some of us have never been to one.

Whether you’re a veteran or a first-timer, here are some pro tips to get the most out of your trip to the bazaars.
Check them out below:
1. Go Early If You Want Specific Foods
Yes, there are A LOT of stalls and A LOT of food. But there are also a lot of people. So the food will potentially be sold out if you’re late. Ramadan bazaars usually operate from approximately 4 pm to 7.30 pm. So when should you go?
Some of the dishes might be sold out if you’re late to the party.
4 pm might be a bit early as some stalls might not be ready yet. But it all depends too. 5 pm is very ideal for you to arrive at the spot. 6 pm is still okay but at 7 pm, it’s all down to luck at that time.
Stalls that sell heavy food like rice and lauk pauk might be sold out already. All that’s left to buy are probably the sweets like kuih muih, drinks, and some fried snacks. But the bestsellers are surely sold out by then.
2. Go Late If You Want Good Deals And Discounts
We know this one is a contradiction but if you wanna know, the best promotions come late. This is a great strategy for those looking for a good deal and staying within budget.
From RM3 for one drink, you can get RM5 for two drinks. Or better yet, they’ll give you a buy 2 free 1 deal or even buy 2 free 2 one! The same goes for the kuih muihs too. From RM2 or RM3 a pack, the price can drop to RM1 just for a pack. You can actually get a lot of free stuff at these kinda stalls.
Drinks and Kuih Muihs are usually the ones with the discounts.(Credit: @AmniBetty_, @hzlqh / Twitter)
These are particularly true when it’s 7.00 pm and after when it’s about 15 – 20 minutes to iftar. At that time, the sellers would only want to clear out their stocks and go home. At that time, you’ll be lucky!
However, this is only true for certain types of food and drinks. Don’t expect to get an Ayam Percik or Roti John at a very low price even if you’re late. The best selling ones are sold out. We warned you!
3. Know Where Your Bazaar Is
This is kinda important for first-timers without the presence of a bazaar Ramadan specialist (someone’s who’s been there more than twice). You need to know the type of venue for your bazaar Ramadan space.
Is it on the sides of a big and spacious street? Or is it at a specific pasar malam base like the stadium or parking lot space?
Venue with a spacious street (left) or at shop lots (right)? (Credit: @EllyMdesa, @EleenKasim / Twitter)
If it’s the first one, then park a bit further from the actual site. This is because if there’s no available parking near the starting point of the bazaar, you would have to go through the whole street, fighting for a way to go across the crowded people. Then, you’ll be stuck in a jam for sure laa.
If it’s the latter, then park nicely in the space they have provided. Do not double park unless someone (who CAN drive) is in the car. People won’t spend hours at the bazaar, so think twice before you double park. You don’t wanna let your car be shamefully honked for a long period of time, do you?
4. Have A Good Budget
Next, a common problem for Ramadan Bazaar goers is unnecessary splurging. Because there’s a plethora of food and drinks, you’re bound to crave each and every one, right?
Pro tip: Don’t Splurge. You won’t even finish them all.
Buy only what you need that day. Hey, the bazaar isn’t going anywhere tomorrow, so don’t worry, buy whatever more food you crave tomorrow or the day after. It’s even scientifically proven that people spend more money when they’re hungry. So be cautious!
You’ll splurge on these kinds of food especially.
If you’re buying for yourself only, you can get a heavy meal, a drink and maybe one or two snacks. But if you’re buying for your whole family, you will be spending a lot. Just make sure that all the foods are necessary ones. You don’t need three different flavours of cake or three different flavours of drinks.
Additionally, you should also watch over your budget, because things are actually more expensive now. Put that into your equation.
5. Bring Enough Money
Okay if you wanna buy some stuff here, make sure you have enough cash ready in your pocket. Don’t hold up the line finding the last RM1 or 50 cents in your handbag filled with different treasures.
Alternatively, you can also get your eWallet ready. You should have ample balance on your eWallet accounts or other cashless payment options that are available at the stalls.  Ramadan Bazaars nowadays are going cashless, you know. So prep yourselves before holding up the line.
6. Walk Twice For Optimum Coverage
This is a little tip for the most efficient way to hit up a Ramadan bazaar.
You should walk through the streets twice. Once for viewing what’s available, and another one more for truly deciding what to eat and ONLY buy that.
The first glance would feast your eyes on these foods and drinks. Ayam Percik, Murtabak, Roti John, Tepung Pelita, Kebab, Fried Mee or Kuey Teow, Fried Chicken, Bandung Soda, Watermelon Lychee, Mango, Kathira and Soya. And there’s even more food you’ll find if you walk to the end of the bazaar.

However, you should decide which ones and how much you really want to buy at the end of the road. Then, go back to the specific stall to buy them instead of hovering at one stall deciding “I’m not that keen on this but the line is long, I need to try this”. You can try earlier tomorrow.
7. Be Eco-Friendly
When you go to any pasar malam or bazaar Ramadan, you’ll for sure come out with a dozen of plastic bags. Then after eating, you just throw those away like that? That’s just a waste of good plastics.
Instead, try bringing your own grocery bag filled with your used plastics or even Tupperwares and containers to tapau the food away. It’s actually more convenient to carry and it saves the earth!
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
You can tapau your Nasi Ayam, Takoyaki, or Yong Tau Foo in separate plastic containers, Tupperwares, tiffin carriers or more.
READ MORE: What Kind Of Tupperware Is THE Best To Bungkus Ramadan Dinner?
There, a few tips and tricks up our sleeves for those who wanna try and explore Ramadhan Bazaars near you. You can get plenty of food choices at big bazaars like at the stadiums and at common pasar malam spots.
Just remember to mind the SOPs. Wear your face mask properly, scan any MySejahteras and remember to mind your distance between others!

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Cops Hunting For “Wrong Way” Biker After Death Of Ducati Rider On SUKE Highway

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A man in his 60s died after being thrown off his Ducati Panigale motorcycle and falling off the flyover on the Sungai Besi – Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE). He was heading towards the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) when the accident occurred yesterday (14 June).

The clip of the incident went viral on social media. A Twitter user @HezeriSamsuri also shared footage of the accident, caught on CCTV camera.
In the clip, a motorcycle was seen going against traffic on the flyover. A few seconds into the video, a Ducati rider was seen avoiding the motorcyclist before losing control. The Ducati rider hit the side divider, was thrown off his bike and fell off the flyover, to his death.
(Credit: @Amrlamnnn / Twitter)
According to findings, the 30-meter height of the fall from the flyover to the ground was approximately the height of a 10-storey building, which is undeniably fatal.
After receiving a report at 1.10 pm yesterday about an accident happening at KM 22.2 on the SUKE highway, police are currently investigating the incident.
According to Ampang Jaya District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Azam Ismail, “The rider of the Ducati was going through a bend when he swerved to avoid the motorcyclist going against traffic, hitting the left divider before being thrown 30 metres off the flyover,” he said in a media statement.

The victim was found lying face down near a Sungai Klang SMART control station and was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severe leg injuries.
Superintendent Mohd Azam Ismail, Ampang Jaya District Police Chief
Meanwhile, the rogue motorcyclist who escaped unscathed is currently being hunted by the police. Azam called for witnesses to come forward to assist in the investigations by contacting Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Muhamad Yusaiful Muhamat Basir at 011-1307 8348.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
On social media, many began to criticize bikers in general who take shortcuts by going against traffic. This not only endangers themselves but other road users too.
Pagi tadi baru kene 3 biji lawan arus kt lorong moto tol sg besi hala KL…nasib baik tak laju & tak banyak moto..bangsat siapa yg jenis lawan arus ni— Mr. D (@dausfiduz) June 14, 2023
kepada riders yang selalu lawan arah from Semarak to Duke highway boleh la ambil pengajaran from this accident. I yang drive lalu situ kadang terkejut, especially waktu malam. Tolonglah beringat sebelum jadi dkt diri sendiri— mi (@amiimrddin) June 14, 2023
Dekat DUKE simpang masuk ke jalan semarak pun ramai rider suka macam ni masuk lawan arah. Sampai nak makan jalan org pun ada, kita pulak kena elak dia— Zul Norizan 🇲🇾 (@mzulfiqor) June 14, 2023
Meanwhile, a Twitter user revealed that the victim was one of her family members and asked the public to give him their thoughts and prayers.
it is my sil’s father, al-fatihah uncle fadzil. you’re such a good father/uncle and always welcoming our family whenever we see each other. to the motorcyclist, i hope you can be RESPONSIBLE to this. a family lost a good father because of YOU. https://t.co/1YaqdQpKdn— qilš (@aqilahnizams) June 14, 2023

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Malaysian Doctor Based In UK Public Hospital Dies From Covid-19

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According to Malay Mail, a Malaysian medical doctor who worked at Birmingham’s Women Hospital in the United Kingdoms has died of Covid-19. He was undergoing treatment for the disease but had unfortunately succumbed to it.
Dr Vishna Rasiah, affectionately known as Vish, was a neonatal expert physician at the hospital.
The executive director of Birmingham’s Women Hospital has described Dr VIshna as a highly-skilled expert loved by colleagues.
Vishâ€™s passing was unexpected and has left a huge impact on his wife, his daughter and the neonatal field. We must remember the good values he espoused, his vision and courage will forever be in our hearts. Sarah-Jane Marsh, executive director of Birmingham’s Women Hospital
Dr Vishna was a respected figure within the Birmingham community, echoes the hospital’s medicinal director Dr Fiona Reynolds.
On Facebook, hundreds offered their condolences and shared fond memories of the doctor.

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Get out of Singapore (faster)

It seems that if you’re leaving Singapore, they really want you to do it quickly.

It’s a tiny island. Of course they want people to leave as quickly as possible. There’s just no room! (via GIPHY)
From today (April 22nd), Malaysians and other foreigners who are leaving Singapore no longer have to get their passports stamped with a departure date.
The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) made the announcement on April 17th.

According to the ICA website, since September 2016, foreign travelers who have had their fingerprints recorded upon their arrival can use automated lanes when they leave Singapore.
They do not receive departure immigration endorsements when they use the automated lanes.
So basically, they’re just doing the same for the manned counters as well.
It just makes sense unless all immigration officers are trained to be really fast at stamping.

This is no government employee anywhere that we’ve ever seen. (via GIPHY)


Plans Underway To Send Malaysia’s First Woman Astronaut To ISS In 2030, Says Sheikh Muszaphar

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The nation’s first astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor recently mentioned sending Malaysia’s first ‘angkasawati’ or woman astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2030.

He said the initiative under the Malaysian National Space Agency’s blueprint will begin the round of selection in 2025 or 2026.

The blueprint is to search for the angkasawati, for a woman (astronaut) this time and I do hope it will come from Sarawak.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar said this after his talk at the Museum of The Moon Exhibition at Borneo Cultures Museum on 22 June.
In 2013, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) was expected to deploy a second batch of astronauts to carry out numerous research work on the ISS by 2016.
During Sheikh Muszaphar’s trip to the ISS with the Expedition 16 crew on 10 October 2007, he researched the characteristics and growth of liver cancer and leukaemia cells, and the crystallisation of various proteins and microbes in space.
According to New Straits Times, the experiments relating to liver cancer, leukaemia cells and microbes would benefit science and medical research in general.
Meanwhile, the experiments relating to the crystallisation of proteins would benefit local industries.
Netizens say it’s a waste of resources
Netizens weren’t too keen to send another Malaysian astronaut to space, citing that it would be a waste of money.
They also did not see the fruits of his research aboard the space station. They mostly remember Sheikh Muszaphar releasing a parenting book and allegedly promoting random products after his return to Earth.
A netizen was more amicable and said the programme could be deferred until the country has constant revenue to send people to space.
..sembang. There has been no single benefit for any Malaysian by sending this guy off to space. No papers, no write-ups, no findings…nothing. Except for personal gains. Plus jual produk sampah.— Zaini (@Zaini94668893) June 23, 2023
apakah sumbangan menerusi terus menawan angkasa, mendaki Everest, meneroka ala Titan, padahal Ringgit jatuh, rakyat tengah seksa?— KC کچ 💚 🔆 ♻ (@khairycordoba) June 23, 2023
why still need to waste public money? what have you achieve and done for our country since u hv been to outer space?— naimee (@nwl2181) June 23, 2023
This is the outcome of our 1st one pic.twitter.com/BTGWJ4Ks1V— uzair (@uzair121226) June 23, 2023
I support thos type of mission but we hope it could defer when we have technology or science team can test their own experiment on space. Hope can resources goes to rnd malaysia on argo, tech and tourism. Once got constant revenue, we can send more ppl to space.— The Affero (@aizzat) June 23, 2023
Aku bukan tak setuju, tapi kalau cons dia lagi banyak daripada pros, better simpan dahulu la niat ni. Guna dana tu untuk infrastruktur malaysia ke arah yang lebih baik. Tak guna kalau nama malaysia naik sbb ini, tapi reality dkt bawah ni pun banyak benda yang kurang— Amirul Adzim (@adzimme_) June 23, 2023
Malaysia almost had a woman astronaut
The conversation also reminded people that Malaysia almost had a woman astronaut.
Kulim-born Vanajah Siva was the only woman out of more than 11,000 applicants shortlisted for the final 18 of the Angkasawan spaceflight training programme.
She made it to the final four before Dr Sheikh Muszaphar was selected as the Malaysian cosmonaut-researcher to join the Russian Soyuz TMA-11 mission on 10 October 2007.
The final four from the Angkasawan programme: engineer Vanajah Siva, dentist Faiz Khaleed, doctor Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor and pilot Mohammed Faiz Kamaludin.
Before applying for the Angkasawan programme, Vanajah was working as a quality engineer at Teknion Furniture Systems in Klang.
She tendered her resignation at Teknion as her schedule in the Angkasawan programme was packed and planned by Angkasa.
During those months, she was under the payroll of a large organisation in Malaysia.
After the Angkasawan programme, she was without a job but Angkasa offered her an entry-level position that paid RM1,500 per month, which she declined.
She worked as a quality engineer at Alstom Power in January 2007. In that same period, she reapplied to do her master’s in Industrial Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden and was accepted.
Vanajah Siva. Image: Vanajah Siva/FB
She managed to get a scholarship under MEASAT which came with a three-year employment contract.
Upon graduation in August 2009, she joined MEASAT as an assistant manager for a year. In December 2010, she was accepted for a PhD position at Chalmers which she began in January 2011.
After completing her PhD in January 2016, she was jobless for four months. After doing a lot of job interviews and travelling, she was offered the post-doctoral position at Trinity College Dublin.
In 2017, she interviewed for the position of assistant professor at Jonkoping University, Sweden, and got accepted the same year.

According to a 2020 interview with Varnam, Vanajah worked as a Program Manager for the 3-year Bachelor’s programme called Sustainable Supply Chain Management, in which she taught two courses at Jonkoping University.
She also taught in the Masters’s programme and supervised and examined theses.
The research project she was involved in pertains to automated quality inspection in the manufacturing industry.
Her aim was to study the effects of automation on social sustainability. In simplest terms, she investigates how such as transformation (using artificial intelligence to detect quality defects in a production line) affects human employees.
Other than teaching and conducting research, she was also part of the management team in her department.
In another interview with Malaysiakini, Vanajah admitted that she’s not the kind to settle.

I will go where my job or my dream takes me. I’ve never understood the concept of settling, it sounds mundane to me.
Vanajah Siva

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Nothing Wrong With Political Sermons In Mosques And Suraus, Says Hadi

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PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said it’s not wrong for politicians to deliver sermons or religious lectures at mosques and suraus, arguing that it was compulsory to do so.

He said politics and religion cannot be separated in Islam and pointed out that Prophet Muhammad had touched on politics in his sermons, Malaysiakini reported.
There’s Islam in politics, therefore there is political Islam. So it is not wrong and in fact compulsory to talk about it.PAS president Hadi Awang
He also believes it’s compulsory for Muslims to speak up against any shortcomings in any area such as the economy or politics.
Hadi’s comments were in response to the Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Maidam) banning politicians from delivering religious lectures in mosques and suraus in the state.
Maidam president Datuk Shaikh Harun Shaikh Ismail said in a statement that the prohibition is in place so that the places of worship for Muslims aren’t misused for partisan political purposes.
According to Maidam, Terengganu’s Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was upset that some politicians had given religious lectures or classes, and led Friday prayers without the council’s approval.
Hadi played down the ban and said the prohibitions had been in place since the 60s. He claimed Maidam was merely repeating it and he’s adamant to continue giving his sermons in mosques and suraus.
I will continue with my sermons as normal at the suraus and mosques.PAS president Hadi Awang
Hadi’s response drew confusion from some netizens who wondered how the politician got away for seemingly going against the Terengganu sultan.
Bro how does he keep getting away with fighting orders from the Sultan/Agong that would’ve gotten the rest of us a visit from PDRM? https://t.co/ZrZ9ZFKYud— Iqbal (@Iqtodabal) March 5, 2023
Tengok juga tadi. Rendah betul hormat beliau pada Sultan. Benda tak jadi takkan Sultan luah rasa dukacita. Gila betul.— Say My Name (@AmirulHashimi) March 4, 2023
Tak hormatnya pada arahan sultan bila dia dengan berani ckp mcmtu— AinAinie (@AinAinie_) March 4, 2023

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North Korea Don’t Wanna Be Friends With Malaysia No More

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The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea as it’s known to the rest of the world, announced that it would cut diplomatic ties with Malaysia in protest against our extradition of one of its citizens to the United States (US) for money-laundering charges.

DPRK’s Foreign Ministry accused Malaysia of colluding with the US and will be shutting down its embassy here in Kuala Lumpur.
The citizen in question is a man by the name of Mun Chol Myong who had reportedly been living in Malaysia for about 10 years.
He was arrested in 2019 facing charges or money laundering, conspiracy as well as supplying prohibited luxury items from Singapore to North Korea – an act that is a clear violation of United Nations’ (UN) sanctions which prohibits the import and export of certain goods to and from the DPRK.
Mun had denied allegations made against him and claimed that he was a victim of a politically motivated move made by the US against North Korea.
In response to the announcement, the Malaysian Foreign Affairs Ministry denounced DPRK’s decision to sever diplomatic relations, saying it was unfriendly, unconstructive and scorns the spirit of mutual respect between nations.
The ministry also stated that it was compelled to close our embassy in North Korea and will issue an order to North Korean diplomatic staff and their families in Malaysia to leave the country within 48 hours from today (19 March).
Sources in the ministry also revealed that there were no Malaysian citizens currently in North Korea.
Malaysia reserves our every right to respond to the decision of the DPRK in order toprotect our sovereignty and to safeguard our national interest. Malaysia believes thatour stance on this unfortunate development will be fully appreciated and understood by our friends and partners who commit to the principles of justice, rule of law, as well as to peaceful coexistence among nations.Statement by the Malaysian Foreign Affairs Ministry
Malaysia/North Korea relations
Malaysia and North Korea have had diplomatic relations since 1973 – having opened our own embassy in the country’s capital, Pyongyang in 2004, which was a year after the DPRK opened its embassy at Damansara Heights.
In 2009 Malaysia and its citizens became the first country in the world that’s allowed to visit North Korea without a visa to promote tourism.
In fact, North Korea even had a direct flight from Pyongyang to KL in 2011. However, the route was soon closed following international sanctions.
The two countries were also involved in trade, with Malaysia exporting goods such as palm oil and rubber as well as importing labour, raw materials and electronic products from North Korea.
Another weird moment in history was when North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, was awarded an honorary Doctorate in Economics by HELP University in 2013, where the country’s ambassador had accepted it on the leader’s behalf.
via GIPHY
Malaysia’s relationship with the DPRK began to sour following the assassination of Kim Jong Nam (Kim Jong Un’s estranged brother) who was murdered at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in 2017 after being exposed to the VX nerve agent – a compound classified as a chemical warfare weapon by the UN.
(AFP/Malay Mail)
Two women from Indonesia and Vietnam were charged and released for conspiring with North Koreans, claiming that they were duped into thinking that their activities were part of a prank TV show.

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This “Rempit” Bike Sold For RM60,000 But Some Sell For Over RM100,000

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“Why so expensive?” asked Malaysians when coming across a recent social media post advertising the sale of a Yamaha RX-Z motorcycle that the sellers wanted to let go for what many say was an insane amount of money.

The sellers had apparently asked RM62,000 for the bright blue bike, and another RM65,000 for the orange Bell helmet that he had. As a ‘combo’ both the items could be purchased for only RM122,000. The seller also said that the price was of course negotiable.
Some netizens had themselves a laugh in the comments section and claimed that the seller must’ve had a few screws loose for making such demands.

But in less than 24 hours after the ad was posted, the owner shared that he had successfully sold his blue Yamaha RX-Z in cash for the price of RM60,000.
The guys even went on to thank netizens who had made the story viral enough making the bike that they affectionately call ‘Si Bojan’ easier to sell.
Commenting on the criticism Si Bojan received, the dudes simply said that some people just didn’t know the true value of certain items.
I myself can’t think of a logical reason why this stuff can sell for such a price. But the people in the scene would know… A pair of Nike shoes can sell for RM70,000, a Hot Wheels toy can sell for RM20,000, and some bundle clothing can sell for RM28,000… When we’re not accustomed to the scene we think that the price is illogical.

And they’d be right too!
Though we can’t tell you why they wanted to sell the orange Bell helmet for RM65,000, we think it’s a joke too, but obviously, we’re not in ‘the scene’.
What we can tell you is that it’s not uncommon for Yamaha RX-Z motorcycles to be sold for upwards of RM100,000.
Just last year, this one guy from Terengganu was ridiculed for wanting to sell his restored ‘Mili’ grey and white RX-Z for RM70,000 after the guy himself had spent around RM50,000 getting it in pristine condition.
Netizens had also criticized a local YouTube channel for having promoted a gimmick of selling a final-stock RX-Z for RM100,000.
(Credit: The Vocket/Harian Metro via YouTube)
The classic two-stroke engine RX-Z, manufactured by Yamaha, first debuted on Malaysian roads in 1985 and became an instant favourite among the country’s riders as well as the bikers over in Singapore.
The bike was especially popular among youngsters throughout the 80s and 90s supposedly for its sleek design, handling and of course, power.
(Credit: Peminat Selamanya via Blogspot)
It’s said that riders would continue to tune their RX-Zs in order to squeeze out every single bit of performance that the bike can give, and one can easily imagine convoys of RX-Zs cruising up and down the Peninsular much like what bikers do today.
(Credit: Yamaha RXS Retro Club)
There have been different variations of the bike made throughout its production, among the notable ones, the limited edition two-toned ‘Millennium RX-Z’ which came out in 2000.
The bike remained a favourite among Malaysian commuters throughout its entire production run which ended in 2011. Back then, the bike only cost around RM8,500 brand new.
Apparently, the RX-Z was also one of the most stolen motorcycles in Malaysia up until 2019.
Unfortunately, though, the RX-Z also retains a legendary reputation of being the bike of choice for Malaysia’s illegal street racers, stereotypically called the ‘rempits’.
Portrayals of the RX-Z would usually have riders performing stunts like the ‘superman’ while rocketing down the highway at breakneck speeds.
(Credit: Sinar Harian)
The bike was even the star of a few Malaysian ‘Mat Rempit’ movies.
Scenes from the 2006 movie, Remp-It.(Credit: Facebook/YouTube)
But since the production of the RX-Z came to an end, the bike has become quite the collector’s item among local enthusiasts and motorcycle lovers. Some would even say that it is like a right of passage for a Malaysian rider to feel what it’s like to have an RX-Z between their legs.
It is also said to be quite difficult and expensive to get a hold of original parts and spares for the RX-Z, which appropriately adds to its perceived value.
So don’t be surprised the next time you see an RX-Z being advertised for a crazy price.
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