Why Are Malaysians Trying To Save Convent Bukit Nanas?

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Malaysians came together to liberate the century-old Convent Bukit Nanas (CBN) school in Kuala Lumpur.

An online petition to “Save SMK Convent Bukit Nanas” began with news of the government’s refusal to extend the school’s land lease – which expires on 6 September 2021 – to the school’s administration run by the Lady Superior of the Society of Saint Maur convent.
(Credit: Change.org)
With the school board challenging the Federal Government’s decision in court, many like former minister Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, who herself is a CBN alumnus, request that the historic institution, which celebrated its 120th birthday in 2019, be honoured as a national heritage site.
Others like Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad relish how the school should be preserved as a monument of the country’s character.
3. Schools like CBN strengthen the character & diversity of Malaysia’s education system. We will be much, much worse off without them. Allowing CBN to be swept away so cavalierly signals that the government does not value education, particularly the education of its women— 🇲🇾 Nik Nazmi (@niknazmi) April 20, 2021
That’s what we’re trying to do
According to the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office (PPTGWP), the decision not to renew CBN’s lease was to do exactly that – not to demolish the iconic building but to revert it back to the government to be gazetted as a fully-funded government school.
PPTGWP Director Datuk Muhammad Yasir explained that the school would benefit more from being a fully government-aided institution and mentioned that the school’s administration has the right to appeal to maintain its hold over the land.
However, if the school board wants to continue operating the school, they can appeal to the Federal Land Commissioner who owns the land lease. If they choose to do so, the school may not be able to enjoy the full benefits that come with being a fully aided government school.PPTGWP Director Datuk Muhammad Yasir via The Star
The school on top Pineapple Hill
CBN is an all-girls school established in 1899 by three Christian nuns from the French Congregation of the Holy Infant Jesus convent, who arrived here from Singapore.
The school, with its classical English-Gothic architecture, is recognised today as one of the best educational institutions in the country.
It, however, had its start with just a dozen students besides operating as an orphanage. By 1911, the school had over 300 students.
Many of the students at the time were said to be children of immigrants making a living in KL – and they were taught subjects like essay writing, sewing, music, art and some good ol’ fashion ‘pendidikan jasmani’.
(Credit: CBN Alumni)
Back then, the school curriculum in old Malaya was still under the purview of the British colonial government.
By 1925, the school welcomed its first local teacher by the name of Miss Sobreen, who was said to be the daughter of KL’s legendary businessman and philanthropist, Loke Chow Kit.
(Credit: CBN Alumni)
Incredibly, the school also served as a temporary shelter during the Japanese occupation of World War II.
A place of excellence
CBN is considered one of the country’s most high-achieving schools – receiving the honour of being on the Education Ministry’s (MOE) list of Cluster School of Excellence with some of the best performing Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates nationwide.
(Credit: CBN Alumni)
The school is also famous for its award-winning cheerleading squad, school band and its prominent alumni which includes successful women like; the Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz, the ex-President of the Malaysian Bar Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan, former national rhythmic gymnast Dr Farrah-Hani Imran and others.
(Credit: CBN Alumni)

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Please, don't demolish Convent Bukit Nanas, our priceless heritage
High Court to hear Convent Bukit Nanas' judicial review application to challenge non-extension of land lease
As lease expires, Rafidah urges govt to preserve Convent Bukit Nanas
Convent Bukit Nanas celebrates its 120th anniversary
Historic Convent Bukit Nanas should be declared a national heritage site, not demolished
CBN land lease not renewed, opens option to be fully aided by govt


MOH: Please Don’t Wear Your Mask On Your Arm Or Dangle It Off Your Ear

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We get it, wearing a face mask can feel hot, itchy and uncomfortable. Not to mention the continuous upper-lip sweat. Naturally, when it seems safe, it is such a relief to take a break from the mask by pulling it down to our chin or simply letting it dangle off one ear.

Earlier, the Health Ministry has urged people to avoid pulling the mask down your chin. Now, they’ve advised that even wearing it on your arm or dangling it off one ear is also a no-no.
Letak pelitup muka di bawah dagu, lengan (😮) atau sangkut di telinga ketika makan adalah SALAH. Cara BETUL ialah simpan pelitup muka dalam beg kertas atau plastik. Pelitup muka perlu sentiasa bersih bagi melindungi saluran pernafasan kita. #COVID19#WearAMask pic.twitter.com/1tyeCFQOtk— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2020
The fact is that face masks are only effective for protection if they are handled, worn, stored and disposed of properly. Used improperly, and the masks actually become vehicles for spreading germs.
So, when we pull our mask to one side, let it dangle off an ear or leave it on the table, what we’re actually doing is increasing the possibility of cross-contamination.
All the germs the mask is supposed to protect us from is instead being exposed to the inside of the mask, the outside of the mask, all over the mask. You get it.
So, even though it seems like a small thing. Take the time to properly remove your face mask when you’re not using it; hold it by the ear loops and carefully remove it taking care to not touch the front or inside of the mask.
(Credit: WHO International)
Then, fold it so the outside surfaces are touching each other and store it in a clean bag. Keeping a ziplock or paper bag with you to use for this very instance would be handy.
Always store it in a clean place when you’re not using it. No, this does not include your handbag or pocket. And always remember to wash/sanitise your hands before and after you touch your mask.
We hope these tips help you! All the best, and stay safe!

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[Watch] Angry Mob Rioted And Overturned Myvi In Johor Accident, Police Arrested 3 Suspects

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The police have arrested three individuals, aged between 17 and 24, involved in the fight that broke out near a petrol station in Taman Kota Masai, Johor, on Thursday, 3 November around 9.40pm.

They were arrested between 10.45am and noon on Friday around the Jalan Tembikai Taman Kota Masai and Jalan Bunga Raya Masai areas.
Based on the viral dashcam video, a motorcyclist is believed to have run the red light and was run down by a Perodua Myvi.
However, an angry group of unknown men decided to attack the 21-year-old Myvi driver.
One of the men continuously hit the windows using a helmet, and the car was eventually overturned at least twice by the mob.
The importance of having dashcam pic.twitter.com/gmPCPN7Hzq— . (@anthraxxx781) November 5, 2022
Both the motorcyclist and the driver suffered injuries from the accident and are currently in stable condition.
The case is being investigated under Section 148/427 of the Penal Code for rioting and committing mischief and Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act for careless and inconsiderate driving.
The police are still looking for the remaining suspects who are still free. Members of the public are advised not to take matters into their own hands but to leave it to the police to carry out their duties.

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Malaysian Police Helicopter Spotted In Singapore Airspace Causes RSAF To Scramble Two Fighter Jets

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The last thing you want to see on September 11th is an unknown aircraft flying over airspace it’s not supposed to.

As was the case with our neighbours Singapore when one of our Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) helicopters was spotted over Pulau Tekong Saturday morning, an island exclusively used as a training base for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
F-16 fighter jets from RSAF were then scrambled in response to a potential air threat.
Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Director Datuk Hazani Ghazali confirmed that one of PDRM’s helicopters conducted a flight in airspace near Singapore for an official assignment.
KENYATAAN MEDIA PENGARAH JABATAN KESELAMATAN DALAM NEGERI DAN KETENTERAMAN AWAM (KDNKA)Sebaran Mesej Bahawa Helikopter Polis Diraja Malaysia Telah Memasuki Ruang Udara Singapura. pic.twitter.com/vjggwVBjUh— Polis Diraja M’sia (@PDRMsia) September 11, 2021
At the time of the statement, PDRM had not received any notification from Singapore’s aviation authorities about any incident of a helicopter flight entering their airspace.
Events leading to the misunderstanding
Military Aviation News website Alert 5 reports that flight tracking data showed the helicopter crossed into Singapore airspace at 01:22 UTC (9:22 am Malaysian/Singapore time).
(Credit: Alert 5)
RSAF’s fighter jets were then observed circling over Paya Lebar airspace in Singapore and flew west at 02:07 UTC (10:07 am).
A spokesman for Singapore’s Ministry of Defence said: “After ensuring that our security was not compromised, we stood down our aircraft.”
On average, RSAF fighter aircraft are deployed to investigate and deal with 350 potential air threats each year.

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What Do Giraffes Have In Common With This Whisky? Long Necks

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Giraffes and whisky are probably the furthest things apart from each other. One is known for prowling the dry African savannah while the other comes from the cool Scottish highlands.
But these two seemingly opposites come together at Glenmorangie to create powerful award-winning whiskys.
Nestled in the Scottish Highlands, the Glenmorangie Distillery houses the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland at 5.24 metres.
The 5.24m tall copper stills in the Glenmorangie Distillery in Scotland.(Credit: Moët Hennessy Diageo Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
These are no ordinary stills, either. Unlike most whisky distilleries, Glenmorangie’s stills were based on the design of gin still in 1887. Interestingly enough, these long necks are the same height as an adult male giraffe.
Much like how the giraffe’s neck gives it an advantage over competition, Glenmorangie’s long copper stills allow for the lightest and purest vapours to rise to the top to create a wonderfully fragrant and complex spirit bursting with fruity and floral notes.
Head of Maturing Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie Brendan McCarron explains that these high stills are absolutely essential in removing any unpleasant flavours and fragrances.
Glenmorangie uses mineral water to make our single-malts. So in the distillation process, the taller stills actually takes away the oily, salty, sulphury flavours of the water.Brendan McCarron, Head of Maturing Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie.
Brendan McCarron, Head of Maturing Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie. (Credit: Moët Hennessy Diageo Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
The result is an elixir rightly known as the “water of life” or uisce beatha in Gaelic. In Glenmorangie’s case, the results are also award-winning single malts that won a total of 27 gold classed awards or above in prestigious industry competitions – all in 2019 alone.
Most notable of their spirited victors are Glenmorangie’s Original, Lasanta and Quinta Ruban labels.
The scotchmaker’s calling card, The Original, is renowned for being one of the smoothest and most delicate brews out there. Aged in American white oak casks for 10 years, the single malt is bursting with vanilla, citrus and floral fruity notes that gives it a highly pleasant sweetness. Meanwhile, the Lasanta kicks things up a notch – a warmer flavour with a richer amalgamation of  spiced orange to sherry flavoured sultanas and caramel toffee flavours.
The Original and Lasanta both placed second for the Best Single Malt Scotch in the 2018 International Whisky Competition.
The Original, Lasanta and Quinta Ruban.(Credit: Glenmorangie/Facebook)
Finally, the Quinta Ruban is probably the darkest, most mature of Glenmorangie’s elixirs. Aged for 10 years in American white oak casks and finished ruby port pipes from the Quintas wine estates of Portugal, the amber single malt teases with walnut and dark mint chocolate notes.
No matter which of Glenmoragie’s scotch you toast to, remember to drink responsibly!

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Char Kway Teow, A Constant Source Of Debacle On The Malaysian Internet

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Here we are again. Back to the same old argument.

READ MORE: Tak Habis Lagi Debat ‘Char Kuey Teow’ Basah Atau Kering? Lelaki Ini Beri Penjelasan Tepat
Char Kway Teow. Also known by its celebrity name, CKT.
A classic Malaysian and Singaporean dish. Those who haven’t had them are surely missing one of the pleasures of life.
However, is CKT dry or not dry? That is the question.
Recently, a Twitter account that’s been known for updating netizens’ reviews of the best places to eat in Malaysia, has uploaded a tweet suggesting the best Char Kuey Teow in Sungai Buloh.

https://twitter.com/MalaysianFoods/status/1482325550958247938

To some netizens’ dismay, they disagreed with the admin’s usage of the word “Char Kuey Teow” to refer to the gravy filled plate of wet flat rice noodles. One user replied that it’s tiring to always get the wrong food and it’s another added task to explain to the hawker that they just want the original dry CKT.

For some, they think it wasn’t really a big issue to debate on. It’s just another variation of the dish and some people know it by that name. One also gave an analogy of another dish called “Nasi Goreng USA” but it doesn’t literally mean the country or even the acronym for the ingredients.

Actually What Seems To Be The Issue Here?
It all boils down to the name of the dish. Char Kway Teow (there are many other spelling variations of the name too).
READ MORE: Koay Teow? Kuetiau? Kuetiaw? DBP Finally Rules On Official Spelling Of Our Favourite Noodle Dish
Some Malaysians deemed CKT to be the wet version. Mind you they’re just confused because their whole life, they’ve been growing up seeing CKT being served by street food vendors, wet. So it’s a bit hard for them to accept the common misunderstanding.
Credit: @reiskandar / Twitter
But we do understand why some Malaysians are annoyed with the wet version because the actual name literally and undeniably means “stir-fry flat rice noodles”. Meaning dry noodles. Not wet.
So to have people calling the literal name of a dish with the ultimate opposite meaning is kinda frustrating. It’s like calling an iced Milo, hot Milo, explained one Facebook user last year, quite deliberately in his post, explaining the etymology and syntax of CKT.
TLDR: Basically, the prefix “char” ultimately means any dry dishes while the suffix “char” can be both wet and dry.  So Char Koey Teow is dry. Hokkien Char can be both wet and dry.Credit: Tai Zee Kin / Facebook
Let’s Dive In About The Story Behind CKT
The dish came from China long ago, from the Teochew and Hokkien people coming to Penang which was under British rule in the 19th century.
The Hokkien people found jobs in rubber plantations and as traders as well as merchants while the Teochew people became tin miners and fishermen here in Penang. Along with them, came their unique cuisine too.
The dish was originally a simple noodle dish with pork, fish sauce, and soy sauce but it was adapted to the local’s seafood palate. It was a labourer’s cheap, fast and tasty option to get them running under the hot sun.
It’s the “wok hei” flavour or charring that seems to give this dish its unique smoky and savoury taste. Credit: @suanie / Twitter
The usual ingredients for a plate of Penang’s CKT are flat rice noodles, fried with sauces, eggs, cockles, shrimps, Chinese sausage, Chinese chives and beansprouts.
For extra taste, it is said to be fried with lard too although there are halal versions of this dish in Penang as well.
READ MORE: 14 Top Foods To Try In Each & Every Malaysian State [Part 1]
Variations Of The Dish
Although the original version of the dish is actually a dry-fried dish, the Malay version of it usually adds in a little water to make it moist and with gravy.
Did you know that the Singaporean variation of the dish has a combination of flat rice noodles as well as tubular yellow wheat noodles? We also have that in Malaysia too if you know where to find them.
Credit: Diep066 / Twitter
Call It Whatever You Want, Both Are Phenomenal
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to your taste palate. If you like it, then it’s your rendition of the original dish.
Although if you wanna replicate, a little credit goes a long way. Plagiarism is not fun when you disregard the original owner’s hard work.
So credit or at least learn where the source came from so that people can learn new things.
Anyhow, here, try these awesome places in the Klang Valley for their Wet Kway Teow.
READ MORE: 5 Tempat Char Kuey Teow Popular Di Lembah Klang

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Pubs, Restaurants Selling Liquor Not Allowed To Operate During CMCO

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Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa has stated that all pubs and restaurants selling liquor are not allowed to operate during the entire period of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
According to Malay Mail, the minister said in a Facebook live session yesterday that these premises are not restaurants. Even restaurants in pubs are not considered restaurants.
Annuar Musa then clarified that while these premises serve food, they are still included in the negative list as karaoke and entertainment centers, and are not yet allowed to open for business.
He said this after his ministry received complaints from non-Muslims that these premises were operating at night in the city centre.
Checks have been conducted by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Enforcement Department on 91 premises around the city centre yesterday to investigate for CMCO compliance.
The initial checks showed that not all premises adhered to the new standard operating procedures. 36 premises did not practise one-metre social distancing with their customers. 48 premises did not have social distance markers. 28 premises did not provide hand sanitisers. Additionally, some premises committed more than one offence.
All premises have been directed to comply with the standard operating procedure as stated in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988. The law remains applicable even under the CMCO. Hence, those who commit any offence can be charged in court and face a maximum fine of RM1,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both.
This comes after expatriates were sighted drinking at a pub in Bangsar on the first day of the CMCO, as reported by Malay Mail.

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Scientists Find New Swine Flu That Has “Pandemic Potential”

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A new type of influenza virus has been discovered in pigs in China that shares genes with the one that caused the swine flu pandemic in 2009, according to reports.
Scientists found out that the new influenza virus – which is called G4 EA H1N1 – is a combination of three strains: a strain from European and Asian birds, a strain that caused the 2009 outbreak, and a North American strain that has genes from bird, human, and pig flu viruses.
The good news is that so far the virus has not made the jump to humans, but experts warn that it could pose a major threat if they do.
Researchers said that because it contains parts of the swine flu, it may be able to jump to humans and given the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic, it’s crucial to take proactive measures to protect the public.
They also found that the virus has been prevalent in swine populations since 2016 and urged that the virus to be monitored.
Influenza have been known to jump from species to species with the 2009 swine flu outbreak being one example.
Even the current pandemic that the world is currently facing, Covid-19 – a coronavirus – is said to have originated from bats and has the ability to jump from humans to cats and ferrets as well.

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Malaysia Went Into Emergency Twice Before & It Was NOT Pretty

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With rumours swirling that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin set to declare a “State of Emergency” today in reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic and political instability, it’s time to dive into history to get some context.

While many are aware of the Malayan Emergency from 1948-1960 against the communist emergency,  Malaysia actually went through four states of emergency after its formation in 1963 – two nationwide, and two state-specific emergencies in Sarawak (1966) and Kelantan (1977).
But we’ll look at what happened during the two nationwide emergencies in Malaysia.
Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation (1963–1966)
Malaya, 29 October 1964: captured infiltrators emerge from the jungle near Sungei Kesang, South of Terendak. D Coy 3 RAR troops guard them.(Credit: Australian War Memorial)
The term “Confrontation” was coined by Indonesia’s Foreign Minister, Dr Subandrio, in January 1963, and was marked by a breakdown in political, economic and social relations that eventually led to armed incursions, bomb attacks, and acts of subversion and destabilisation.
Then Indonesian President Sukarno believed that the creation of the Federation of Malaysia was a thinly-veiled attempt by the British to maintain colonial rule behind the cloak of independence granted to its former colonial possessions in Southeast Asia.
Former Indonesian President Sukarno.(Credit: Wikipedia)
This belief was especially cemented by the fact that Britain would continue to have military bases in Malaya and Singapore.
Indonesia launched a series of cross-border raids into Malaysian territory in early 1963, beginning with military attacks in Sabah and Sarawak. By 1964, it escalated into raids in Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia.
An Indonesian news report calling for the country to aid the remaining Brunei rebels made headlines in Malaya on December 29, 1962.(Credit: NST)
Indonesian army personnel infiltrated Singapore with instructions to destroy transportation and other links between the island and Johor. A wave of bombings was also unleashed on Singapore that culminated in the bombing of MacDonald House that left three dead and 33 injured.
Act No. 30 of 1964, Emergency (Essential Powers) Act was proclaimed on 3 September 1964, with the Royal Assent on 17 September 1964.
Under the Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1964, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may make any regulations whatsoever which he considers necessary for:
securing the public safetythe defence of the Federationthe maintenance of public ordersupplies and services essential to the life of the community.
Other special powers granted in the act include:
apprehension, trial and punishment of persons offending against the regulationscreation of offences and prescribe penalties if necessaryThe Home Minister gets to decide what is necessary to protect the interests of public safety and defence of the countryAuthorisation of possession or control, on behalf of the Government of the Federation, of any property or undertaking, including any property other than landAllow the entering and search of any premisesExisting laws can be suspended or applied only in portion
While the Confrontation formally ended with a peace treaty in August 1966, the Emergency (Essential Powers) Act 1964 was never actually repealed.
Suharto watches as Tun Abdul Razak and Dr Adam Malik signs the Peace Treaty.(Credit: NST)
However, it ceased to have effect on 15 May 1969 after the proclamation of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 1969.
13 May Race Riots – 1969
Credit: @kuasasiswa/Twitter
The 13 May 1969 incident is well etched into the minds of Malaysians as one of the darkest days in Malaysian history.
Racial riots and violence broke out in Kuala Lumpur after the 1969 General Election which saw opposition parties making gains at the expense of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.
Official reports put the number of deaths due to the riots at 196, while Western diplomatic sources at the time suggested it was closer to 600.
In response, a state of emergency – via the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 1969 – was declared by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 15 May 1969 which led to the suspension of Parliament.
The aftermath of fatal race riots in Kuala Lumpur on 13 May 1969.(Credit: Wikipedia)
With no official elected government, the National Operations Council – or Majlis Gerakan Negara (MAGERAN) – was established as a caretaker government to temporarily govern the country for 18 months between 1969 to 1971.
Malaysia was placed under the charge of the Director of Operations, who was then Deputy Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak.
What else happened during the 1969 Emergency:
Immediate curfew was implemented in SelangorLater, curfew was declared throughout the countryParts of the constitution were suspended, hence the suspension of ParliamentState and District Operations Councils took over state and local governmentsNewspaper publications were suspended on 15 May until 17 May. Censorship was applied on 21 May.
Constitutional government was restored and Parliament reconvened on February 1971.
Credit: @GambarKlasik/Twitter
Even after things stabilised again, the Proclamation of Emergency and the Emergency Ordinance 1969 were not revoked for decades until 2013.
Its last use was in June 2011 to detain 6 members of Parti Sosialis Malaysia for their support for the Bersih 2.0 rally for electoral reform.

However, one thing is for sure: We don’t know what the potential 2020 emergency will look like, as it will be the nation’s first during a global pandemic.
Whatever it is, we hope it wont be as bad as the previous ones.

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Malaysia: Act No. 30 of 1964, Emergency (Essential Powers) Act
Indonesia–Malaysia Confrontation
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
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PSM 6: An unlawful detention


“Our Balls Can Be Bigger Than Yours” Puteri UMNO Chief Tells PM To Dissolve Parliament

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It seems that the Puteri UMNO youth wing has a bone to pick with the party’s leadership.

In a video that’s making waves online, Puteri UMNO Chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan made a ballsy speech calling for the Prime Minister and UMNO Vice President Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to dissolve parliament to make way for the next general election (GE15).
The 26-second clip had the chief addressing a hall full of Puteri UMNO members who appeared to have their spirits erected by her fiery sermon before an awkward silence ensued at the end.
Ketua Puteri UMNO legit just said Puteri is more manly than man and I quote verbatim“Our balls is bigger than yours”.Is this what it has come to 🤣🤣🤣 I skek pic.twitter.com/BRsopPzskW— Ahmad Naquiddin (@naque1may) March 17, 2022
Fresh off the party’s victory during the Johor state election, Zahida or “Kak Ida” as she calls herself, explained that if they can regain their strength and position there then they can do the same across the nation.
Which is why, before this tonic’s potency goes limp, I answer the call made by (our) deputy president (Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan) in his inaugural address yesterday for the government led by our vice president, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in taking steps to expedite the dissolution of the parliament to enable GE15 to be held.Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan via Umno Online
In her speech, Kak Ida said that they were ready to accelerate to the finish, achieve absolute victory and redeem the dignity they lost during GE14.
Don’t dampen or spirits, we want to continue sprinting. Don’t say that we are young women, weak princesses. In fact, we can be more masculine than some males. Our balls can be bigger than yours.Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan via Umno Online
She also shared that a friend had told her that, if there were those within the party who are afraid to face their opposition, then it was best to just remove their manhoods.
A friend said if anyone is scared to face other parties that insult us this time, it’s better to just cut their manhood and toss it away into the crocodile park in Johor.Puteri Umno Chief Datuk Zahida Zarik Khan via Umno Online
You can read her full speech, HERE.
Kak Ida’s address was met with varying opinions online.
While some considered the snippet from the speech inspiring, others also claimed that it was insulting.
This is the kind of energy we all need. https://t.co/Ag8TQA2Nm6— Vignes (@vignesagni) March 18, 2022
Very crude. Not very nice. And yes, men can experience sexual harassment too. https://t.co/TibqBgzaUf— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) March 17, 2022
However, there were those who stepped up to say that there was nothing wrong with women being brazen.
No idea what she was referencing, but the QTs and replies saying that women should be feminine, demure, and "lemah lembut" are nonsense. This is 2022.Women can say whatever they want. Men don't get policed for their speech.And what she said isn't sexual harassment either. https://t.co/2ZkmOTlkpb— Boo Su-Lyn (@boosulyn) March 18, 2022
Meanwhile, some took the opportunity to just make jokes about the thing instead.
Will @MyJAKIM wanna check their private parts like they did with Sajat? 🤔😅 https://t.co/u0f3LhIJ45— Siti Kasim (@sitikasim) March 18, 2022
Tumpang this post for men's health awareness.If one ball is much bigger than the other, please see a doctor. https://t.co/ErZexPIfM5— Lancelot 🌺 (@lancelot_se) March 17, 2022

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Grow a pair, Puteri Umno has bigger balls: its chief on general election
Ucapan Dasar Ketua Puteri UMNO Malaysia – Perhimpunan Agung Pergerakan Puteri UMNO 2021


Cops Probing Women’s March Assembly In KL, Netizens Ask Why

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To march in solidarity with women, a total of 300 people from all walks of life gathered at Sogo KL on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman yesterday to take part in an annual march to commemorate Women’s Day.

The march, which was held for the first time since 2020, was allegedly overlooked by more than 30 police officers who were on duty keeping a close eye on the demonstrators, as reported by MalayMail.
Throughout the march, participants chanted for changes to Malaysian policy and laws such as equal pay, the end of child marriages, and social protection for “all oppressed genders”.
However, despite it being a peaceful march, it was later highlighted that the police has opened an investigation paper into the march.
In a statement, the Dang Wangi police said all identified individuals in the assembly will be called to record their statements to help investigations.

They say the assembly is being investigated under the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 and the Minor Offences Act.
The investigation paper will be completed and referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions. The public is advised not to participate in any illegal assembly as action will be taken against them.Dang Wangi district police chief, ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya
The announcement has since gone viral and plenty of netizens have taken to social media to criticise the police for investigating what appears to be an innocent march.
Twitter users also called this an attempt to silence not just women but anyone who expresses their thoughts.
Women’s Aid Organisation deputy executive director Yu Ren Chung questioned the need for this investigation and gave his support for the organisers of the march.
Why the need to call in participants? In solidarity with @womensmarchmy #WomensMarchMY.Women’s Aid Organisation deputy executive director Yu Ren Chung
On the other hand, daughter of tycoon Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Datin Dian Lee Cheng Ling also questioned the need for an investigation to be carried out over a peaceful march.
Why are we still doing this? What is so threatening about a group of peaceful women coming together?Daughter of tycoon Tan Sri Lee Kim Yew, Datin Dian Lee Cheng Ling
Twitter user @AbinayaDhivya said:
This is a blatant muzzling of our Freedom of Expression! Is this what activists, women human rights defenders have to expect from the state moving forward?@AbinayaDhivya via Twitter
Twitter user @fiqahdarisabah said:
Another day another attempt to silence us. This is why we need reform on the institutional level – policies change with each government but strengthened and equitable institutions remain. Even with a gomen madani (Madani government) led by ‘bapak reformasi’ (Father of Reformation) pun it’s same old same old.@fiqahdarisabah via Twitter
What are your thoughts about this whole situation?

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Netizens Are Loving This Gigantic, Realistic Mural At Hospital Orang Asli Gombak

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Netizens are loving a gigantic, newly-painted mural honouring Malaysia’s Orang Asli community that’s adorning the walls of Hospital Orang Asli Gombak, Kuala Lumpur.

Contemporary artist and activist, Shahar “Shaq” Koyok, shares his latest project in showcasing the country’s indigenous minority to the world.
Finally my mural at Hospital Orang Asli Gombak is done! #mural #hospital #IndigenousPeoples #orangasli pic.twitter.com/UqnhoKuFwI— Shaq Koyok (@ShaqKoyok) September 25, 2020
The monochromatic painting took the artist 4 days to complete and features the gleeful, highly realistic, and detailed faces of a man and a woman, clad in traditional ethnic attire.
Social media users were quick to praise the artist on his beautiful masterpiece.
Commenters familiar with the hospital even came to notice that the slightly bluish tint of the painting was made to match the hospital’s color scheme.
WOW!! Love it! Well done!— 🇲🇾 Rahah Ghazali 🇲🇾 (@rahah_ghazali) September 25, 2020
Eye catching! Great piece & creative. Teruskan berkarya— Nad 🇲🇾 (@mizznsms) September 25, 2020
It's beautiful! So real it looks!— Iceman2762 (@kusanvinvin) September 25, 2020
Shaq, a fellow member of the Temuan community from Banting, Selangor has spent his career traveling the world on a mission to shine a spotlight on Malaysia’s Orang Asli heritage besides highlighting the struggles faced by these communities.
Growing up in a poor village on the outskirts of the nation’s bustling capital, Shaq focuses his artform solely to represent the Orang Asli community, telling their stories and fighting for justice with the stroke of a brush.
Shaq in a protest for climate change.(Alyaa Alhadjri/Malaysiakini)
Shaq also has another more colorful mural painting inside the hospital building. You can check out the artist at work, along with his other projects on YouTube.

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Shaq Koyok Contemporary Malaysian Indigenous Artist
Shaq Koyok: An Artistic Per-Temuan


Generous Sabahans Give Free Takeaway Fruits & Veggies For Community

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It can be said that the best of humanity shines in times of crisis.
With some areas in East Malaysia struggling with food and supply problems due to the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) and the overall Covid-19 pandemic, a number of generous households in Penampang, Sabah endeavor to lessen the burdens of their community by offering the public free fruits and vegetables.
Would you kale to take some kangkung? (Credit: Facebook/Zero Waste Malaysia)
Images of pre-packed groceries hung up on metal fences and piles of farmed greens displayed in front of modest, wooden kampung houses have gone viral on social media, warming the hearts of many Malaysians who were blown away by such acts of unselfish kindness.
The humble donors provided a selection of cooked meals, veggies, fruits and dried salted fish accompanied by cardboard signs telling those would need the fresh goods to take-away one for themselves and their families.
Soko is an ethnic East Malaysian dish made from bamboo shoots and banana hearts.(Credit: Facebook/Zero Waste Malaysia)
The posting also managed to attract the attention of Karanaan assemblyman Datuk Masidi Manjun who was equally gleeful of the philanthropy shown by citizens in his neighboring constituency.
Villagers in one kampung in Penampang, Sabah is offering free veggies & fruits to the public. They place them outside the fencing of their house, anyone in need can take one item for free. Commendable act of charity during this difficult time. #Covid19 pic.twitter.com/wc4yAWqfdoâ€” Masidi Manjun (@MasidiM) April 4, 2020

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“No means NO”- Mâ€™sian authorities take smoking ban seriously by enforcing fines, even to foreigners

If you thought being a tourist would exempt you from this countryâ€™s rules, you thought wrong.
Yesterday (August 6), three foreigners (among eight) were slapped with notices by the Environmental Health Department for smoking in Tawau airport.

(Pic Credit: NST)

According to District Environmental Health officer Rahman Sampe, smoking is prohibited in airports under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004.
A compound of RM250 can be slapped under Section 32B to those guilty of this offence.
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On a separate note, deputy health minister Dr. Lee Boon Chye reminded smokers earlier this week that the law prohibiting smoking in eating premises will start being enforced this month.

Individuals who are caught smoking in eateries can be fined up to RM10,000 or jailed not more than 2 years.

Whereas food premises who fail to comply with these rules can be fined up to RM3,000 or sentenced to jail not more than 6 months.

This action is taken after a  6-month grace period was given to smokers and food premises to get used to this law.

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Dr. Lee also promoted the free Quit Smoking Clinics offered by the government.
Currently, there are 731 government clinics (KK) and 46 hospitals offering the Quit Smoking campaign.
Find the nearest government facility to you here.

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Malaysian Man Found Dead After He Went Missing In Australia, Police Believe It Was Gang-Related

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A Malaysian national who went missing in late 2020 in Australia was found dead in Bathurst, Sydney last Sunday, believed to have been killed by his own gang members.

The remains of “Jacky” Chong Kai Wong were found by New South Wales Police task force that is investigating a suspected drug syndicate.
Three men aged between 22 and 33 were charged with his murder.
Chong, who was in Australia on a holiday visa, was believed to have been involved with organised crime.
He was allegedly working as a marijuana crop sitter for a south-east Asian crime group, monitoring between 500 and 100 plants on a remote property about 40 kilometres from Bathurst.
Police believe that Chong was killed due to a dispute over money with other senior members of the gang.
9news reported that the body will undergo forensic examination and DNA testing. The police believe that it is Wong even though they have not formally identified the remains.
Read More: Malaysian Man Went Missing In Sydney Since Dec 2020, The Police Seeks Public Assistance
Wong had been living in Sydney since 2016 and frequents Sydney CBD and Burwood areas.
He last made contact with a family member in Malaysia by phone on Monday, 28 December 2020. The police believe that he was killed sometime between that and 8 January 2021.

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Holiday Planned Six Months Ago: Datuk Aliff Syukri Is Sad After Getting Criticized By Netizens

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Well-known cosmetics entrepreneur Datuk Aliff Syukri has come forward to express his sadness on being criticised by netizens.

Aliff had been condemned and reviled for sharing a holiday with his family abroad while the country was hit by the recent floods.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Aliff syukri bin kamarzaman (@aliffsyukriterlajaklaris)
He explained that his family trip to Istanbul had actually been planned some six months ago before the floods hit.
Why am I often criticized? My guess is on vacation. Many were dissatisfied and 1 Malaysia condemned me for my planned vacation abroad 6 months in advance of the disaster.Datuk Aliff Syukri on being targeted by netizens
Datuk Aliff added that he already suffered a loss of hundreds of thousands of ringgit because his chalet was damaged due to flood currents.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Aliff syukri bin kamarzaman (@aliffsyukriterlajaklaris)
The entrepreneur also refused to share how he plans to help flood victims, as he don’t want to be accused of showing off.
Do you know that my business is also affected, my resort lost hundreds of thousands (ringgit)? I don’t want to share what I am going to do (to help others), later you will say I’m showing off.Datuk Aliff Syukri on his losses and what he plans to help others
Aliff, meanwhile, asked for the prayers of the people so that the return journey for him and his family to the country would be simplified and he would be able to continue delivering aid to the victims affected by the floods.
Even though my body is here, my heart has reached Malaysia. Pray for my journey home to be made easier and for me to be able to channel what little aid to ease their destruction and grief.Datuk Aliff Syukri on his empathy for fellow Malaysians.

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Long Lines At Pawn Shops As Malaysia Goes Into CMCO

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Phase 5 of the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) or the Conditional MCO (CMCO), sees the consequences of more than a month of lockdowns and the overall sentiment of a Covid-19 world.
The first day of the CMCO saw Malaysianâ€™s descending upon pawn shops and cash converters nationwide.
Images of people standing in long queues at local pawn shops across the country have been circulating on social media.
It would appear that a number of Malaysians were pawning off their valuables in a desperate bid to ensure that theyâ€™d have enough funds for essential needs like rent and supplies.
Sumpah sedih bila tengok gambar orang beratur dekat kedai pajak gadai. Ramai yang terdesak sampai terpaksa gadai barang kemas sendiri 😔😭 haish pic.twitter.com/ovNJ6KloV1â€” MIGRAINE BUKAN MANUSIA (@IniAlannn) May 4, 2020
Previously, the Credit Community and the pawnbrokers association had agreed to a 3-month moratorium or deferment, as well as to not impose any late charges and fees during the MCO period.
Though the government remains adamant at getting the economy back and running, the country’s fiscal strength is weakened due to the pandemic.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin previously revealed that the nation was losing more than RM2 billion in revenue, every single day, during the MCO period.
The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) estimated that the coronavirus crisis could leave over 2 million Malaysians jobless with the countryâ€™s unemployment rate predicted to rise between 10% to 15%.
And by the looks of it, many Malaysian’s are still waiting to benefit from the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) announced under the RM250 billion Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package.
BPN aid according to income category.(Credit: Inland Revenue Board (LHDN))
Under phase 1 of the BPN handouts, the government reportedly distributed more than RM5 billion to over 7 million people, with phase 2 of the payout beginning in May.

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As MCO continues, Malaysians seen lining up at pawnshops for much-needed cash
Ramai serbu kedai pajak gadai
Moneylenders, pawnbrokers agree to 3-month moratorium
PM's Public Health Advisor Explains Why Govt Is Easing The MCO On 4th May
Economy Loses RM2.4bil A Day Under MCO, Govt To Provide RM250bil Stimulus
More Than 2 Million Malaysians Might Lose Their Jobs Due To Covid-19
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Ikea Releases Famous Meatball Recipe, Here’s How To Make Them (With Substitutions)

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The most popular item the Swedish furniture giant has is funnily enough a dish at its cafeteria. Even in Malaysia, a trip to IKEA isn’t quite complete without a plate of Swedish meatballs.
The good news is that IKEA has released the recipe for their meatballs and cream sauce, and it actually looks relatively easy even if you’re making them from scratch.
Meatballs
This is what you need (30â€“40 meatballs, serves 4): 250 g minced beef 250 g minced pork 1 egg 2â€“3 dl cream (or milk) and water 2Â½ tbsp fine chopped onion Â½ dl unsweetened rusk flour 2 boiled potatoes, cold 4â€“5 tbsp butter, margarine or oil salt white pepper (allspice)
Heat the onion until golden in a couple of tablespoons of lightly browned butter. Mash the potatoes and moisten the rusk flour in a little water. Mix all the ingredients into a smooth farce and flavour generously with salt, white pepper and (optional) finecrushed allspice. Shape the farce into round balls and transfer to a floured chopping board, then fry them quite slowly in plenty of butter.
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Cream Sauce
This is what you need (cream sauce, serves 4): 100 ml double cream 200 ml water or beef stock soy salt white pepper (1 tbsp white flour)
Swirl out the pan with a couple of decilitres (1 decilitre = 100ml) of boiling water or meat stock. Strain the pan juices and dilute with cream. Thicken with white flour if preferred. Season well, and serve this and the meatballs with freshly boiled potatoes, lingonberry jam, a green salad and salted or pickled gherkins.
IKEA man making IKEA meatballs.(Credit: IKEA)
Looks easy enough right? Well, if you take a closer look at the ingredient list, you may realize that you probably don’t have all those readily stocked in your pantry.
Firstly, a majority of the Malaysian population cannot eat pork. So substitute it for minced beef instead, but go for a mince with more fat content for a juicier meatball.
For the population that cannot eat beef, substitute beef with lamb or veal instead.
Rusk flour is also uncommon in Malaysia, other than the crumbling baby teething biscuit some people may remember. Funnily enough, that is exactly what rusk is, but if you don’t have rusk at home, you can easily substitute it for dried fine breadcrumbs.
Beef broth can be substituted with vegetable broth, dissolved bouillon cubes, seasoned soy sauce, or chicken stock. Just take note that your cream sauce will definitely taste a little different with the substitutions, but still taste good.
As for the signature lingonberry jam, substitute it for other berry-based jams to round off the savoury meatballs on a sweet note. Strawberry jam or raspberry jam works fine.

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White Rabbit candy IS NOT halal; contains pig and cow DNA

It’s a sad day for all Malaysian Muslims.
Remember that favourite candy from our childhood? The one where which we were constantly confused about?
We would constantly ask: is the inner wrapper edible? Does it have mercury in it? Is it halal?
Yep, this one.Picture credit: TRP
Well, turns out it’s not.
Not halal we mean. The inner candy wrapper is still edible though…
The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Fuziah Salleh released a statement to TV Al Hijrah yesterday saying that White Rabbit candy has been confirmed to be HARAM.
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The sweet and milky treat was recently tested by the Chemistry Department for traces of pig and cow DNA following a request by JAKIM.
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Results of the test found that White Rabbit candy is positive for pig and cow DNA.
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FYI, White Rabbit candy is produced in China and imported into Malaysia by a Kuala Lumpur based company which has never made an application for halal certification.
JAKIM was moved to make the inquiry into the halal status of the Chinese made candy after rumours of it being non-halal went viral online.
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SOOO…
We figure that you, our reader, have most likely, at some point in your life, eaten White Rabbit candy.
Which leads us to the next question: what does one do if one has accidentally consumed something that is not halal?
Nothing.
What are we gonna do with all this candy we have?Picture credit: TRP
Well, probably you should mengucap and taubat never to eat the candy again.
But besides that, apparently, there isn’t much else you can or need to do.
Actual footage of a traitor.Picture credit: TRP
According to the Islamic website Islam QA:
There is no sin on you for eating pig meat without intending to, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): And there is no sin on you concerning that in which you made a mistake, except in regard to what your hearts deliberately intend. And Allaah is Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.Interpretation of al-Ahzaab 33:5 via Islam QA

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Instagram User Thinks It’s Ok To Force Her Baby To Vape, Gets Angry After Netizens Called Her Out

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Some things are not meant to be on camera, such as this instagram user who decided that it was okay to record a video of her infant inhaling a vaping device.

Posted by user @eykasweet_ on Instagram, the roughly one-minute video showed a baby being given a vaping device, which caused the child to cough almost immediately.
It caught the attention of netizens and the user has issued a response, saying that the video was posted for fun and she didn’t expect backlash from the public.
She also said in the same response that the baby is still breastfeeding in case anything bad were to happen to her.
Credit: Instagram
She also posted another story lamenting the issue, saying that she has been harassed for  her actions on multiple platforms.
Although the user apologised on her subsequent Instagram story, she still stands with the excuse of video being just for fun and saw nothing wrong with what she did, saying that if she really wanted to kill her kid, she would’ve done that a long time ago.
Credit: Instagram
You can watch the video here, which was uploaded by Facebook page Info Roadblock JPJ/Polis.

It’s not meant for children
Although it might seem like a no-brainer, but vaping or smoking e-cigarettes is unsafe for kids, teens, and young adults as it contains nicotine.
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s.
The association also said that people who use e-cigarettes during an early age may be more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future.

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Terengganu Man Seriously Injured By Homemade Firecrackers

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The subject of fireworks and firecrackers have been debated a lot this year after Local Government and Development Minister Nga Kor Ming announced the sale of both would be legalised.

Many were not happy with the decision while some feel legalising would prevent illegal firecrackers from being sold.
Despite the legalisation, homemade firecrackers made headlines this involving a 27-year-old man who shattered his left hand and a portion of his right hand.
The incident happened while the man was playing with homemade firecrackers in Kampung Gong Pak Damat, early Monday morning.
According to Sinar Harian, the incident, which also caused injuries to the victim’s body in various places, happened at 3.30am.
Preliminary investigation, according to Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa, revealed that the victim had blended homemade firecrackers using ball firecrackers in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes, leading to a powerful explosion.
“The victim suffered a serious injury which was a break on his left wrist, while several fingers of his right hand were also crushed and he suffered other injuries on his body.”
The victim was transported to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital (HSNZ).
Rohaimi also said that the investigation was conducted in accordance with Section 8 of the Explosives Act of 1957.
The incident, according to Rohaimi, was the second after an eight-year-old boy nearly lost his vision last week while playing with modified firecrackers, as reported by Utusan Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Rohaimi said there has been a total of 17 cases involving explosives and firecrackers between 23 March and 9 April involving a seizure worth RM18,835 and 18 arrests.
According to Section 8 of the Explosives Act of 1957, offenders who sell fireworks without a permit may face a maximum term of seven years in prison or a fine of RM10,000, or both, he said.
READ MORE: 18-Year-Old Lost His Eye To Fireworks During Lion Dance Performance
READ MORE: Netizens Not Too Happy Over Decision To Legalise Fireworks And Firecrackers
READ MORE: Much Ado About Fireworks, Should It Be Legalised?

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Why You Should Wash New Clothes Before Wearing Them And It’s Not Just Because Of Covid-19

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There may be many reasons why some of us choose not to wash our new clothes before wearing them: shrinking, colour fade, or the time it takes. The reason could even be psychological.

Whatever the motive may be, there is a good reason why we should break this habit.
Not Only Because Of Covid-19
The highly infectious virus may be a major reason these days to wash new clothes before wearing them.
But even before the pandemic, it’s always been important to do so.
Harsh chemicals
(Credit: Cottonique)
New clothing can often contain harmful chemicals which may lead to allergic contact dermatitis, an immune system-related reaction to an allergen that has come into contact with your skin that makes it red, itchy and uncomfortable.
Dr Susan Nedorost says allergic contact dermatitis from clothing is usually caused by disperse dyes that is primarily used in synthetic clothing materials like polyester and nylon. The chemical may be present at higher levels in new unwashed articles of clothing.
Dr Susan is a professor of dermatology at Case Western Reserve University and director of the dermatitis program at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in the United States.
Allergic reactions aren’t the only issue.
A study in Sweden from 2014 found that a chemical compound called “quinolone” were found on a majority of clothing samples.
US Environmental Protection Agency has classified quinolone as a “possible human carcinogen” based on studies linking it to “tumour-initiating activity” in mice.
Breeding ground for bacteria and more
Human body lice in clothes(Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC)
There’s no way to know what your ‘new’ clothes have been through at the factory, or who has tried them on before you in the changing rooms.
That said, unwashed clothes could transfer lice, scabies, bacteria, and fungus from one person to another.
Loose dye transfer
Another reason to wash new clothes is to wash out extra dye that can be transferred to your skin or other garments.
This is also a reason why it’s important to wash your clothes according to whites, light-coloured garments and another for dark colours.
It’s especially important to wash undergarments
(Credit: Fahad Waseem / Unsplash)
It is especially important that you wash new undergarments before wearing them as they are always in contact with our skin.
Skincare biochemist Elle Macleman says that not washing your underwear could lead to infections in your genital area, while an unwashed bra could result in mastitis – an infection that develops in the breast tissue that is painful and a risk to mothers who are breastfeeding.

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This Creepy Fish With Human-Like Mouth In Malaysian Coral Reefs Is Scarier Than You Think

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Almost like clockwork, the image of a fish with human-like teeth will pop up on social media or even forwarded through messaging apps.
Sometimes it’s accompanied by words of disbelief, other times its followed by a tale of someone cursed for grievous wrongdoings.
But what is this fish anyway?
It’s called a triggerfish.
bibir dia lagi seksi dari aku 😭 pic.twitter.com/zzq8IPWzvD— RaffNasir• (@raff_nasir) July 2, 2020
The strange-looking fish is actually known for being, well, triggered.
Highly territorial of their nests in coral reefs, the triggerfish are infamous for their nasty attitude and aggressive behaviour towards intruders – including humans.

In fact, in the diving community the triggerfish is pretty well known for charging and biting divers who accidentally come too close to their nests.
The triggerfish has a strong jaw with teeth adapted for crushing shells, so their bites can puncture diving suits and leave quite the mark.
Triggerfish bite mark on the skin of a diver in Pulau Sipadan, Sabah.(Credit: Camels & Chocolate)
And yes, the triggerfish is found in Malaysian waters, especially off the east coast and around Borneo – including the coral reefs of Redang, Tioman and Sipadan.
Locally, this odd-looking creature is known as ayam laut or ikan jebong.
Population density of triggerfish in Malaysian waters.(Credit: Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS))
But they’re an integral part of the coral ecosystem
Known as bottom dwellers, triggerfishes dig out their prey from the ocean floor by flapping away debris with their fins or squirting water from their mouths.
Those tough jaws are also pretty useful in taking on sea urchins and crabs -which is a messy situation, so smaller fishes often follow triggerfishes to feast on their leftovers.
Unfortunately, the species is highly sought for aquarium trade which led to fishermen gathering the threatened species from the wild,
According to National Geographic, researchers are attempting to raise triggerfish in captivity so that the wild populations will be left alone.

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WHEN TRIGGERFISH BITE: DIVE DISPATCHES FROM BORNEO
Brittanica - Triggerfish
Balistoides viridescens
Common reef fishes
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The Prices Are Out, PS5 Games Are Going To Be More Expensive

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The PlayStation 5 is going to be available to consumers in November, and it’s ready to hurt your wallet.

According to the PlayStation.blog, games for the next generation will be more expensive  as they’ve confirmed that the price will reach USD69.99 or around RM290 to RM300, depending on foreign exchange rates.
Our own Worldwide Studios titles will be priced from US$49.99 to US$69.99.PlayStation.Blog
Picture Credit: Playstation.com
As for the console, the base PS5 will go for USD499.99 (or around RM2000+). while the Digital Edition will be available for USD399.99 (RM1700+).
Sony will roll out in seven markets first on November 12: the US, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea before making available worldwide on November 19.
The global rollout will continue on November 19 with launches throughout the rest of the world, including Europe, Middle East, South America, Asia and South Africa. PlayStation.Blog
A few titles will also be available on launch date of the PS5, such Demon’s Souls, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
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Besides the console and the games, Sony has also mentioned the pricing on the PS5 accessories as well:
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[Watch] Local DJ Loses New Car To Thief Within 78 Hours Of Buying

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Local radio announcer DJ Yoon recently bought herself a new car but it was stolen in a matter of minutes just 78 hours after purchasing it.

Yoon posted the video showing the moment her MPV, which looked like a Toyota Vellfire, was driven away by the thief with no one the wiser.
Yoon explained on Facebook that she was dining at a restaurant with her husband on 6 March and they parked the car across the road somewhere in Petaling Jaya Section 17.
However, they discovered the car had gone missing as they were about to leave. They requested the restaurant’s CCTV footage and saw their new car being driven away.
It only took a minute or two for the thief to drive away like they owned the car.DJ Yoon
Yoon added that they had been planning to install an anti-theft lock and GPS system this week but unfortunately, the car went missing before they could do so.
The police informed her that MPVs like hers are often stolen. Yoon said she’s considering getting a strong steering wheel lock to prevent similar incidents in the future.
She urged everyone to be careful and to ensure their vehicles are equipped with a good anti-theft system.

Unfortunately, some people think it was a prank and said Yoon would be fine because she has lots of money.
For those who claimed she had her car stolen for “views and clicks,” she wished them well.
To those who see other people’s misfortunes as a joke, I hope you stay healthy and safe.DJ Yoon
Based on the speed of the incident, speculations about the way the thief did it were rife. Netizens believe the thief has a spare key to the car since he gained entry into the vehicle in a split second.
Others believe the white car parked in front of the MPV was an accomplice with equipment capable of unlocking the MPV’s doors and that helped the thief to gain access.
A netizen also advised others to buy a brake lock instead of a steering lock for better security for their vehicles.

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Touch ‘n Go eWallet Wants To Help Malaysians Stay Safe And Be ‘Merdeka’ From Cash

Recent studies have shown that Malaysians have the highest eWallet usage in the Southeast Asian region, and that over 70% of them are supportive of the government’s vision in making the nation a cashless society.
While the government has played a part in encouraging eWallet usage with its e-Tunai Rakyat and ePenjana initiatives, it is believed that hygiene concerns have also accelerated the adoption of cashless payment methods among Malaysians. In fact, Minister of Health Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Baba recommends cashless payment as part of the ‘new normal’ under the Covid-19 pandemic.

In support of the government’s initiatives and to help Malaysians stay safe, Touch ‘n Go eWallet (TnG eWallet) announced the launch of their “Merdeka From Cash” campaign. This campaign is also launched in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day season.

According to the press release, the campaign promises giveaways in the form of RFID tags, eWallet reload pins, game consoles, vouchers, and staycations worth over RM10,000. The eWallet will also be collaborating with various Malaysian brands – Firefly, Gamer’s Hideout, Pestle & Mortar Clothing, etc. – in a bid to support the local economy.
The campaign kicked off with an endearing video which features four tech-savvy senior citizens sharing how the TnG eWallet has helped them go “merdeka” from physical cash. The video goes on to encourage Malaysians to share their “Merdeka From Cash” stories on social media, of which 63 users with the most creative posts will be rewarded with exclusive prizes.

As we approach our 63rd National Day, I’m truly proud to see how much we’ve evolved as a nation and Malaysians regardless of age are freeing themselves from the hassle of physical cash by adopting the use of Touch ‘n Go eWallet. TNG Digital Sdn Bhd CEO Ignatius Ong

Be sure to follow TnG eWallet’s Facebook and Instagram to find out more about their Merdeka From Cash contests and promos.

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Should Malaysia Go Into Another Total Lockdown?

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“Should Malaysia go into another total lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19 nationwide?” seems to be the question on many people’s minds this week as the outbreaks continue 484 days after the first infection was detected in the country.

Read More: It’s Been One Year Since Malaysia’s First Covid-19 Case: Here’s Where We’re At Today
Yesterday (17 May) saw 4,446 people confirmed positive for the virus as well as the tragic death of 45 people from the disease in a single day – the highest death toll we’ve recorded from coronavirus thus far.
Faced with fatigue, many Malaysians chose to make a stand on social media to argue the merits of a total or complete lockdown.
Some even took to hitting up the Health Ministry’s (KKM) official channels voicing their request for the enforcement of a total lockdown nationwide.
So, total lockdown is coming??MCO 4.0? MCO 4K plus? pic.twitter.com/D7EBzf05y0— Sir kamarul (@kamarul14) May 17, 2021
In response, KKM said that it had ‘forwarded’ such pleas to the National Security Council (MKN) for consideration.
Merujuk kepada tweet yang sedang tular, tujuan admin tag dan mention MKN supaya perkara yang dibangkitkan dapat dicari jalan penyelesaian dan keputusan bersama dalam mesyuarat MKN.— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 17, 2021
Discourse on Twitter reveals that netizens share the opinion that a complete shutdown of all non-essential economic activities for a minimum period of 21 days would do the country well.
Sorry if I sound selfish, but tbh I'd agree for a total lockdown just like we did during March 2020. This PKP, PKPD doesn't seems to work.— Nisha (@anisazulhazmi) May 17, 2021
Much like what we experienced during MCO 1.0 back in April 2020, they concurred that a total lockdown coupled with mass testings and other efforts is the way to go for the country to bring infection numbers down and put a stop to outbreaks.
21 days lockdown with:– loan moratorium;– renters protections;– wage subsidy;– direct cash transfer; AND important to:– revamp current process for SOPs;– increase capacity & speed for testing;– new contact tracing system;– vaccinate as many with 1st dose— jimiecheng (@jimiecheng) May 18, 2021
However, figures like the Health Director-General (DG) Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah seem to hint at a different direction for the country.
Referencing an article from World of Buzz, the DG pointed out how empty the streets of Taipei in Taiwan were, as its denizens stayed home during times of Covid-19 outbreaks and practised ‘self-lockdowns’ without needing their government dictating for them to do so.
Empty Streets In Taipei As Citizens Practice “Self-Lockdown”Sunyi sepi jalanraya di Taipei apabila warga Taipei menjalankan “lockdown” kendirihttps://t.co/3a3Sq8wcwv— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) May 17, 2021
Though there are those who agree with the DG’s perspective of self-imposed lockdowns, others however seem to disagree.
The subtle messaging is good and all but what would be more effective is you facilitating a full lockdown. Time for fun and games and politics is kinda over I'd say.Time for those in power and responsible enough to act. https://t.co/pUjqV7ipsl— Farhan (@lamkanahraf) May 18, 2021
In their rebuttal, netizens pointed out that without the government providing oversight and aid, it has proven difficult for Malaysians to simply stay at home.
Self lockdown di Malaysia efektif jika;1. Semua sektor ekonomi dihentikan kecuali, essential services eg; groceries, courier etc.2. Bantuan dari kerajaan kpd rakyat, BPR, GKP or Moratorium.3. Sambungan pengeluaran KWSP.Dan akhir sekali, mentaliti rakyat itu sendiri.— Anwar Ahmad (@anwarrrrahmad) May 17, 2021
Many argued that ‘self-lockdowns’ were impossible with people needing to go to work as the economy continues to operate as usual.
Well, good for them. Now how are we even going to practise self-lockdown when we are required to go to work as usual & eventually all sectors will claim to be under the “essential services”, all offices will issue letters & then we are back to square one, with or without PKP. https://t.co/y7Q1I9liIJ— mary margaret (@marymargaret_e) May 18, 2021
Kami bukan tak self lockdown Tan Sri. Tapi kami kena pergi kerja. Tak pergi kerja kena pecat pulak nanti. Dah pergi kerja, anak pulak kena hantar tadika/sekolah/pengasuh sebab tak ada orang nak jaga.— jimsays (@victoriousjim) May 18, 2021
Some also stated that the confusing SOPs and double standards in the enforcement of Covid-19 rules are to blame for people’s exhaustion.
MCO tahun lepas, mostly semua duduk rumah, ikut arahan, walaupon ada segelintir rakyat yang masih degil. Dah setahun, tapi masih rakyat salahkan kerajaan, kerajaan salahkan rakyat. Belum lagi kes SOP tukar setiap hari, double standard. Rakyat pon pening, pihak berkuasa pon pening— Nurul Ain (@nurulainithnin) May 18, 2021
Malaysian must practice this self lockdown since the government policies keep changing (fail to cope with current issues) and no end towards it. Anyhow, citizens still need to go to work! So no point 😣 https://t.co/DVPWF4AWuW— Shakir (@shakey_naim) May 18, 2021
We are exhausted of lockdown pkp thingy. Case still tak turun turun. Takkan lagi 5 tahun nak hadap pkp or benda yang sama lagi?— 🇵🇸 (@wawahamsah) May 18, 2021

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[Watch] DIY Flood Barrier In Kelantan Successfully Keeps A Home Dry, Netizens Impressed

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Major floods on the East Coast have homes underwater, and residents had to be evacuated to safety.

However, a smart solution helped keep a home in Kelantan dry as a bone.
In a viral video shared on Twitter, someone living in Kampung Bukit Abal in Pasir Putih managed to make their own flood barrier and it succeeded in keeping the floodwaters out from the vicinity of their home.
The DIY flood barrier managed to hold its own against the strong water currents and diverted the water away.
Tahukah anda orang Jepun pun kagum dengan teknologi orang Kelantan ni. pic.twitter.com/Ms0UgfzKTE— Fakta Bukan Auta (@FaktaBukanAuta) February 27, 2022
Based on observations, the barrier seemed to be built using sandbags that were stacked tall where the house gate was.
The sandbags were then covered using a plastic sheet. Wooden stakes were placed behind the line of sandbags as support columns.
Finally, the sandbags with the plastic sheet covering were held down by heavy rocks.
At the time of writing, the video has 17.3k likes and over 9k retweets.
A netizen who passed by the house confirmed that the video was real and the house was dry.
Yes.. Baru je lalu tadi.. Memang kering je kawasan rumah dia..— RedQueen (@redheart_77) February 27, 2022
Netizens were amazed by the creative problem solving and thought that whoever made this studied civil engineering.
They applauded the person who came up with the solution so they didn’t need to rely on others for help each time it floods.
Some netizens said that the solution works because their families have done something similar too.
Since the simple low-tech solution works, perhaps others could try building their own flood barriers when the floods return.
penduduk ni lepasan civil engineering kan— Aidil ? (@aidilfds) February 27, 2022
Bijakkk. Buat flood barrier sendiri 👍🏻— bella (@Snbella_) February 27, 2022
Dia belajar dari pengalaman. Jadi takde la hadap benda sama setiap tahun.— Neyzar 🇸🇮 (@neyzarariff) February 27, 2022
Sameee. Arwah tok ayah pun letak pasir dalam guni pastu susun panjang depan rumah.— T i l ✨ (@Tylisyh) February 27, 2022

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Overwhelmed By SAG Recognition, Michelle Yeoh Drops F-Bomb

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Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win a leading film acting award at the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG-AFTRA).

She won the award for best female actor in a leading role for Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Other nominees in the category include Cate Blanchett for Tar, Viola Davis for The Woman King, Ana de Armas for Blonde, and Danielle Deadwyler for Till.
I think if I speak, my heart will explode. SAG-AFTRA, to get this from you who understand what it is to get here… everyone of you know the journey, the roller coaster ride, the ups and downs. But most importantly, we never give up. I thank you… for your love, for your support. Because I know I’m up agaisnt titans, rightly so. Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh
Grab your tissues and prepare to be moved by the ICONIC Michelle Yeoh! #SAGAwards pic.twitter.com/ZPHoOkHb7u— SAG Awards® (@SAGawards) February 27, 2023
Yeoh then paused and turned away from the crowd to compose herself but eventually let out an exciting scream of “f**k” and “s**t,” which drew laughter from the supportive audience.
She added that the award wasn’t just for her but for every little girl who looks like her. She also gave a shout-out to Sally Field in her speech.
She [Sally] said all the right things because we are here because we love what we do and we will never stop doing this because we really, really love it. But thank you for giving me a seat at the table because so many of us need this. We want to be seen, we want to be heard, and tonight, tonight you’ve shown us that it is possible. I’m grateful and my mum will be eternally grateful to all of you.Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh
This win for Yeoh comes after she received her first Oscar nomination for her performance in the same film, and her 2023 Golden Globe win for best actress in a motion picture, musical or comedy.
READ MORE: Michelle Yeoh Makes History As First Asian Best Actress Oscar Nominee
READ MORE: Michelle Yeoh Becomes First Asian Actress To Win At National Board Of Review Awards In US
Her “Everything Everywhere” co-star Ke Huy Quan became the first Asian male to win an individual film acting award in SAG history while Stephanie Hsu was nominated under supporting actress.

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10 Malaysians Among New Covid-19 Cases In Singapore

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10 Malaysians were among the 233 new Covid-19 cases in Singapore, according to the country’s Health Ministry.
A Malaysian man (25) was linked to a McDonald’s restaurant while three Malaysians were specified under unlinked cases.
The fast food franchise in Singapore reported that 5 of its employees were tested positive for Covid-19.
They are from 4 different outlets, 2 at McDonaldâ€™s LIDO and one each at Forum Galleria, Parklane and Geylang East Central.
The other employees who worked at the affected branches instructed to isolate themselves and take a 14-day leave of absence.
Five cases were linked to case 2215, a Singaporean aged 41 years old and another case linked to a 48-year-old Bangladeshi.
As of April, the island republic has recorded 2,532 cases with 8 deaths and country  has identified 28,140 close contacts who have been quarantined.

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Malaysians Making It In Melbourne: The Elysian – A Paradise For Whisky

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Malaysians Making it in Melbourne is a series that introduces some of the best places to visit in multicultural Melbourne and the State of Victoria. For more information on the best places to eat, drink, stay & experience in the beautiful state of Victoria, visit visitmelbourne.com.

In Greek mythology, Elysian was the paradise to which heroes conferred immortality were sent to. Paying homage the mythology, The Elysian is where immortal Whiskies get sent to. If heaven were a Whisky Bar the Elysian would be it.
Key to this specialty Whisky Bar’s success is the immense goodwill and experience banked by Malaysian Owner-Bartenders Kevin Low & Yao Wong amongst the whisky-loving community whilst offering whisky to suit all budgets and levels of experience. In short they are knowledgeable but not so much that they are in love with themselves.
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To pay homage to the Whisky Gods, they have painstakingly built a collection of 350 rare and independently bottled whiskies whilst adding 10 new whiskies every week though the number is probably much more given their passion. With carefully selected bottles only made possible by relationships that span the World, you are assured every dram will be accompanied with a rich story and understanding of flavour profiles.
Just some of the interesting whiskies available to taste.(Credit: Winston Roberston/TRP)
For those less committed to conversations about cask strength, angel taxes and limited edition ABV bottling, affordable Suntory Hakushu Distillers Reserve highballs infused with fermented fruits of various flavours are available. From personal experience the highballs stand out and go down well. Also on offer are cocktails and a rotating beer menu.
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The bar’s aesthetics and design pays homage to other Whisky places of worship (Whisky Bars) globally with a long Californian redwood bar, warm dark wood interiors with soft jazz and old classics to accompany you on your Whisky journey.
Plenty of whiskies for you to feast your eyes on.(Credit: Winston Robertson/TRP)
The Malaysian owner-bartenders are no strangers to the Whisky scene having bagged multiple awards ranging from “Whisky Bar of the Year 2018” from the Australian Bartender Magazine, Time out Magazine’s “People’s choice award 2018 + 2019” and most notably “Whisky Bar of the Year 2021” by Whisky Magazine.
A wide of variety of whiskies, whether you want something classic or something novel.(Credit: Winston Robertson/TRP)
With an extensive collection of one-offs you won’t be able to experience likely anywhere in Asia and depending on the bottle, possibly in the world the Elysian is a must for the Melbourne traveler.
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READ MORE: Malaysians Making It In Melbourne: The Krimper Café – The Epitome Of Location, Location, Location

Find The Elysian Whisky Bar at 113 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia. It’s open from 4.30pm – 1.00am from Tuesday-Saturday.

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First Ever M Badged BMW EV Vehicle Launched In Malaysian Market

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is an automotive brand that is proud for engineering luxurious and thrilling vehicles.

Recently, at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023 which was organized by MARii (Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute), BMW launched a series of all-electric vehicles.
The first ever BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe electric vehicle was one of the highlight in the BMW’s EV launch.
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The BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe is the first M-badged electric vehicle and the first to enter the Malaysian market while laying the groundwork for the nation’s future of exhilarating sportiness that is both sustainable and responsible.
Just like how BMW always nails it in all the details of the car, the interior and exterior design of the car reflects the style and rawness of the brand.
The BMW i4 M50 comes with great features as standard. Some of them are the M Aerodynamics package, M rear spoiler in body colour, and black rear diffuser insert serve as examples of the car’s athletic personality.
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In the interior, the car is equipped with some M brand features as well such as the M interior trim with Carbon Fibre trim finishers, M Anthracite Headliner, and M Sport seats.
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For BMW fans, if you are worried of missing the fundamental element which is the roar of the car, worry no more as the dynamic “M” engine sound is recreated by the BMW IconicSounds Electric, which makes for a very emotional experience.
This vehicle packs an astonishing 544 hp and 795 Nm of torque which is produced by the dual motor from BMW M eDrive, each at the front and rear axles. This setup makes it possible to enjoy all-wheel drive in an incredibly dynamic way.
Peak torque is accessible in Speed Boost mode. With such power the car is claimed to reach 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds and has a top speed of 225 km/h
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A sizable 83.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack fuels the drivetrain. The i4 M50 can travel up to 510 KM (WLTP) with an average consumption rate between 19 and 24 kWh/100 KM, according to BMW.
When it comes to charging, the BMW i4 M50 is compatible with both standard AC and quick DC inputs, the former of which can deliver up to 200 kW and the latter up to 11 kW. While DC fast charging at 200 kW offers 10 to 80% charges in 31 minutes, charging at 11 kW via a dedicated wallbox completes full charges from 0 to 100% in 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Additionally, the advanced safety systems included within the vehicle are Acoustic Protection for Pedestrians, Active Protection for Pedestrians, Driving Assistant Professional and Parking Assistant.
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All this goodness, exciting performance and exhilarating engineering comes with a starting price of RM430,800 excluding on-road costs.
However, the price quoted includes an 8-year or 160,000 KM separate EV battery warranty, a 5-year warranty with unlimited mileage, a free planned maintenance programme, and other benefits.

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Man Arrested For Allegedly Abusing Girlfriend’s 2 YO Daughter In Setapak

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A 31-year-old man was arrested in a flat in Jinjang, Kepong last night (8 June) after he is believed to have abused his girlfriend’s one year and eleven month old baby girl.

As reported by Bernama, Wangsa Maju district police deputy chief D Saralathan confirmed the arrest and will be applying for a remand order today.
“The investigation is being conducted by the Sexual, Women and Children’s Investigations Division (D11) of the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters, and the city police chief is expected to issue a statement soon,” he said.
Just yesterday, news of a baby girl allegedly being abused by the mother’s boyfriend in an apartment unit (PPR) in Desa Rejang, Setapak, on Wednesday (7 June) went viral on social media.
The news was shared by her uncle, WakZam SemPoi on his Facebook post, attaching pictures and a video of her injuries and the perpetrator.
The little girl had injuries on the back of her body and lips, as well as bruises on both eyes. She’s currently receiving treatment in HKL.
According to the police report, the man, the girlfriend and the child are living together at the Desa Rajang Flat.
He is believed to have abused the child because she was too active and making too much noise. He allegedly used a hanger to beat her and slapped her face, resulting in bruise marks and swollen eyes and lips.
The mother tried to prevent the boyfriend from injuring her further but she failed as he locked the baby up alone in a room until the next morning.
(Credit: WakZam Sempoi, Facebook)
In the police report, the mother revealed that her daughter was actually abused continuously from 4 June till 7 June.
The next morning, the boyfriend sent them both to her mother’s house but quickly fled when he saw a police patrol car coming his way.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001.
Anyone with information on the incident can help the authorities by contacting the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters (IPD) at 03-92899222 or the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-21159999 or any nearby police station.

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Penang makes world top 10 list of great value beach destinations!

Yay! Penang has made it as number 8 in the list of top 10 great value beach destinations in the WORLD!

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Penang was recently featured on a list compiled by a lifestyle website, International Living, which features 21 â€œpocket-friendlyâ€ beach destinations around the globe.
The entry for Penang described our favourite staycation as a small tropical island off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

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Assuring foreigners that English is widely spoken on the island, the article explains that Penang was formerly a British colony which has been one of the top expat destinations in Malaysia for years.
Playing on the different cultures as a selling point, the piece adds that this is the reason why our food is so awesome!

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â€œPenang is a multicultural island with about 60% of its inhabitants being Chinese, 32% Malays, and 7% Indian. Culturally itâ€™s a mind-blowing place to live, and with a mix of these cultures, the food is touted to be the best in all of Southeast Asia.â€
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It also said that besides being delicious, the local food is safe for foreigners, and that people can get a filling meal for less than US$5 (RM20.56).

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 Additionally, living costs in Penang is considered cheap with the website saying a couple can rent and live well in Penang for just US$1,455 (RM5,982.23) a month.
International Living added that although Penang isnâ€™t a busy bustling city like KL, it has all the comforts of home plus beautiful beaches to enjoy

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â€œThere is everything from beaches and shopping to great food and a vibrant culture.â€.
 International Living
Besides Penang, the other top destinations mentioned were:

Salinas, Ecuador
Pedasi, Panama
Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Sayulita, Mexico
Cascais, Portugal
Placencia, Belize
Caye Caulker, Belize

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Penang also managed to beat Sorrento in Italy and Canggu, Bali, which came in at the 14th and 21st spots respectively.
BTW, Singapore, Philipines, and Thailand did not make this list.

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[Watch] Man Caught On Camera Stealing Women’s Underwear From Terengganu Hostel Campus

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Police has arrested a disabled man (OKU) with hearing problems after he was suspected of stealing the underwear of female students.

The suspect’s underwear obsession was laid bare at a public university in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu yesterday (25 January).
Sinar Harian reported that the 37-year-old suspect was arrested in the female student’s residential block at about 7pm.

According to Kuala Terengganu District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rahim Md, the suspect was caught after several female students spotted a man hovering around the student dormitory building.
The students then alerted the troubling matter to the police.
Abdul Rahim said the initial investigation found that the suspect did not have any previous crime record.
At the same time, the urine test conducted by the police against the suspect produced a negative result.
The suspect is being remanded for four days starting today for further investigation under Section 379 of the Penal Code (Penal Code) for stealing, and Section 447 of the Penal Code for trespassing.Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rahim Md on the ongoing police investigation
For his mischief, the suspect may be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.
The suspect being led away by the police at a court. (Credit: Sinar Harian)
Online Firestorm
A short video clip, which showed a man loitering suspiciously in the cloth drying area of a women’s dormitory of a higher learning institution, had gone viral.
Netizens criticised the suspect for his underwear obsession.
Some argued that the face of the lingerie thief should be exposed to warn other women.
They added that such people should be punish severely because there is a possibility because they might get involved in bigger crimes.
On the other hand, there are those who feel that he should be given a second chance and not put to shame publicly.

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Wild Tapir Hit By Car While Crossing Road In Terengganu

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A wild tapir was involved in a car accident at Jalan Bukit Besi near Kampung Seradang in Terengganu.

According to Sinar Harian, the incident happened earlier today at 7am, resulting in injuries to the tapir and two drivers but thankfully no casualties.
According to those involved in the accident, the tapir suddenly emerged from the trees, believed to be wanting to cross the road to enter the jungle. However, it was hit by a car which could not stop in time. The car then spun onto the road, where it hit another car from opposing traffic.
Seekor tapir masih mampu berjalan sebelum ‘terduduk’ di tepi jalan akibat dirempuh kereta.Dalam kejadian di Jalan Bukit Besi berhampiran Kg Serdang,Dungun dua kereta alami kerosakan kerana cuba elak tapir yang melintas secara tiba tiba itu. pic.twitter.com/x6nhhSqxJL— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) September 28, 2020
The tapir was seen heavily injured with blood staining the road, while both cars were in bad shape. The tapir then crossed the road to lie in the grass to recuperate.
The Department of Wildlife (Perhilitan) Terengganu director, Dr Abdul Malek Mohd Yusof later noted that the adult tapir fled into the jungle in an injured condition.
Sadly, the fact that the tapir is merely injured- and not killed- is good news. From 2015 to 2019, 2,055 wild animals met their deaths on Malaysian roads. 66 of those were tapirs.
Kita kehilangan sebanyak 2,055 ekor hidupan liar di atas jalan raya dari tahun 2015 hingga 2019.Papan tanda amaran lintasan haiwan di jalan raya bukan diletak suka-suka. Berhati-hati dan berwaspadalah setiap kali anda memandu di kawasan-kawasan ini.#roadkill #hidupanliar pic.twitter.com/UbtMzVNFeB— Kementerian Tenaga dan Sumber Asli (@KeTSAMalaysia) September 18, 2020
The Malaysia Animal Association also reported the case, claiming that the extinction of wild animals in the country is driven by the loss of habitat due to uncontrolled and illegal logging.

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20,000 Students Still Stranded Overseas, Says Minister

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It’s estimated that some 20,000 Malaysian students are stranded overseas as the country had to close its borders due to Covid-19, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof.
Before the government can bring them back, Mohd Redzuan said there are several matters that had to be considered, such as the legal aspect of the situation.
He also said the process will be done in stages.
For example, does the country allow international flight to enter or leave its border. Like in the United States, the (Covid-19) cases is increasing, we are very concerned and we want to take advantage of its airspace, which is still open, to bring back the (Malaysian) studentsPrime Minister’s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Yusof via The Sun
Recently, 96 Malaysian citizens (including 62 tabligh members) who were stranded in India were brought back to Malaysia.
The government has been looking into bringing Malaysian students overseas back to the country since March ever since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was put in place and several special rescue missions have been conducted to bring them back.

Government Is Working To Get Stranded Malaysians Home & Needed International Support Amid Covid-19

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