23,564 New Covid-19 Infections Today, Malaysia Breaks Records 3 Days In A Row

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Malaysia has hit a new high in Covid-19 cases as the country records 23,564 infections on 20 August – the third consecutive day that cases have broken the daily record.

On 19 August, 22,948 Covid-19 cases have been recorded, a day after the the country reported 22,242 cases.
Here’s the breakdown of each state according to Health Director-General Tan Sri Noor Hisham Abdullah:
Selangor – 6,974 Kuala Lumpur – 1,652 Johor – 1,323 Sabah – 2,738 Sarawak – 2,548 Negeri Sembilan – 608 Kedah – 1,932 Pulau Pinang – 1,523 Kelantan – 1,281 Perak – 1,248 Melaka – 610 Pahang – 517 Terengganu – 521 WP Labuan – 1  WP Putrajaya – 24 Perlis – 64
In total, Malaysia has cumulated a total of 1,513,024 Covid-19 infections since the pandemic began.
Sehingga 20 Ogos 2021: Jumlah kes COVID-19 adalah 23,564 kes (1,513,024 kes).Pecahan setiap negeri (Kumulatif):Selangor – 6,974 (545,120)WPKL – 1,652 (162,302)Johor – 1,323 (117,990)Sabah – 2,738 (116,667)Sarawak – 2,548 (94,564)Negeri Sembilan – 608 (87,443)— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 20, 2021

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After Giant Screen Falls At Concert, Dancer Given Only 5% Chance Of Full Recovery

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The whole world was shocked after the harrowing incident of a giant LED screen falling on top of a dancer during performance.

READ MORE: [Watch] Giant Screen Fell On Dancers Live Onstage, Concert Ends Immediately
The dancer for the Hong Kong boy band – Mirror- Mo Li Kai-yin, 27, sustained serious injuries during the four-by-four metre video screen fall at the Hong Kong Coliseum on July 28.

According to rthk, Mo Li’s father, Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, revealed on Sunday that both Chinese and western doctors said that there’s a 95 percent chance that the injured dancer cannot fully recover from the nerve damage.
Although Mo Li’s condition has indeed improved, the dancer only has a tiny 5% chance of fully recovering from the spinal injury that could  permanently paralyse him from the neck down.
He added that they could only hope for God to continue healing him and they will try to undergo acupuncture treatment this week for Mo Li even though the traditional Chinese medical practitioners cannot be sure if they can help his son fully recover.
As reported by Coconuts Hong Kong, Mo Li’s father said that there’s an indescribable sadness everytime his family visit his son.
“It’s because we think of how [our] active son is now lying helplessly on the bed, with most of the time spent looking at the cold ceiling,” he added.
(Credit: @momo.lky / Instagram)
His son also has difficulties sleeping.
“He has to wear a neck brace for a long time, causing pain at the back of his head, which affects his sleep. Having too much concentration on one’s breathing also affects [his sleep],” Li revealed.
Besides asking prayers for his son’s recovery, Mo Li’s father also asks the public to pray for his family and the authority to work out why the accident happened and to follow up appropriately.
Previously in August, a government task force revealed poor quality cables and error in reported weight of LED screen are among the possible causes of the horrifying incident at the concert.
But they did not wanna put the blame on anyone yet as investigations by both the task force and other authorities are still ongoing, as reported by the Coconuts Hong Kong.
The incident on July 28 happened during a concert performed by a Hong Kong canto-pop group named Mirror. Although two other dancers were injured, all 12 members did not suffer any injuries from the incident.
According to Malaymail, severel Hong Kong celebrities including singers Aaron Kwok, Sammi Cheng and Hins Cheung, wished the dancers speedy recovery. Kwok also asked the industry to take the safety of all stage performers seriously.

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Fresh Landslides In Cameron Highlands Raise The Alarm

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The forest area near the Kampung Raja New Village in Cameron Highlands is in danger of a massive landslide due to deforestation.

Tanah Rata assemblyman Chiong Yoke Kong said the vast hillside areas that used to be covered with trees are now barren.
He said the clearing started more than a month ago, involving a land size of 6.475-hectare.
As a result, the soil is being washed away, triggering a crisis of landslides and destruction of the village.
Chiong said the landslides caused many villagers in Kampung Raja to feel very worried and uneasy.

The Impact Of Agriculture On Landslide Triggering
Chiong said there was an illegal vegetable garden in the area a few years ago.
Law enforcement units destroyed it in the name of “protecting the environment”.
The action was taken during Ops Gading, a series of operations started in 2016 to curb land encroachment activities in Cameron Highlands.
Therefore, no one has conducted agricultural or development activities in the area for many years.
Op Gading bagi mengatasi masalah tanah yang diteroka secara berleluasa dan tarahan bukit di luar kawalan iaitu faktor utama kejadian tanah runtuh di Cameron Highlands akan ditukar kepada Ops Lestari – Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail pic.twitter.com/TrTw5Nw69c— BERNAMA Radio🇲🇾 (@bernamaradio) December 28, 2018
Today, the state government and relevant agencies have turned 180 degrees and approved large-scale development projects in this area. Compared with the law enforcement actions of the past, there is no doubt there is double standards and hyprocisy.Tanah Rata assemblyman Chiong Yoke Kong on the state government abandoning its previous policy to protect the environment.
He reiterated that residents are deeply concerned since the affected area is very close to Kampong Raja New Village.
They are worried that the muddy water, trees and garbage will pour down the hillside when it rains heavily.
Residents fear a scenario similar to the floods that happened not too long ago in Karak, Pahang and Baling, Kedah.
  @farahn.zainal 19/12, 12tengahari, kami diselamatkan oleh penduduk tempatan menaiki sampan.. saat turunkan mak paling mendebarkan.. #banjir2021 #karak #fypシ ♬ bunyi asal – wawa Najwa_92 – Wawa Najwa_92

Cameron Highlands folks also remember the 2014 flash flood in Bertam Valley.
Caused by the release of water from the Sultan Abu Bakar Dam, it was considered the worst compared to past disasters.
Residents cleaning up after the 2014 flash flood in Bertam Valley. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Take Action Before Its Too Late
As one of the short-term plans, Chiong suggests that the state government immediately install a flood monitoring system on high-risk hillside areas.
The purpose is to monitor the movement of the mountain around the clock.
If you plan to go to Cameron Highlands, think again guys. It is learnt two vehicles were buried in a landslide at Section 27 of Jalan Simpang Pulai-Cameron Highlands. The number of victims has yet to be known. pic.twitter.com/13riMZhAfG— Zahra (@zhrtlhyt) December 2, 2021
At the same time, it can issue warning signals before danger comes and notify villagers to evacuate immediately.
Chiong also urged the state government and relevant agencies to face up to the severe problem and residents’ concerns.
Stop cutting down trees in this high-risk area, and implement a series of restoration work to stop the landslide crisis. At the same time, replant trees in the area, build drainage systems and repair hillsides to prevent soil erosion to avoid flash floods.Tanah Rata assemblyman Chiong Yoke Kong on the best chance to solve the landslide problem.

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Planning A Trip To The East Coast? Watch Out For Storms & Floods, Says Met Malaysia

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If you’re planning to travel to Kelantan, Terengganu or Pahang in the coming months, do note that the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) is expecting heavy rains with the possibility of floods to happen in those states.

The Department mentioned that the Northeast Monsoon 2021/2022 is forecast to begin in early November 2021 and end in March 2022.
During this period, they said, four to six episodes of significant heavy rain and flooding are expected during the initial phase of the Northeast Monsoon from November 2021 to January 2022.
Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang will be most affected by this, with episodes of heavy rain expected to occur between November to December.
Downpours down south in December
Meanwhile, from December 2021 to January 2022, episodes of heavy rain are expected to be more concentrated in Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.
However, during strong cold air gusts, it can also affect the weather conditions of the states on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.Malaysian Meteorological Department
East coast to be hit with most rain this season
MET Malaysia mentioned that the highest expected rainfall during the monsoon season is in November and December 2021 in the East Coast, particularly in Kelantan and Terengganu.
These two states are expected to receive slightly above average rainfall of between 450 mm to 1000 mm.
Meanwhile, for January to March 2022, in general, all states in the Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak are expected to receive rainfall at an average level except in the interior and western Sarawak and eastern Sabah which is expected to receive slightly above average rainfall in January which is between 350 mm to 950 mm.Malaysian Meteorological Department

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Penang Bomba Had To Rescue A Cat That Got Its Head Mysteriously Stuck In A Door

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Malaysians are going crazy over the silly antics of one a-door-able cat that had to be rescued after it got stuck inside a door at the Bukit Mertajam National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) in Penang.

Images and videos of the inquisitive feline with its face poking through a tiny hole in a wooden door and meowing for help prove too much for netizens to handle.
Khidmat khas dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Bukit Mertajam di IKBN Bukit Mertajam. Kepala seekor kucing tersangkut dalam lubang pintu yang ditebuk. Nasib baik kepala kucing berjaya dikeluarkan…Terima Kasih Abang Bomba ❤ pic.twitter.com/2Mdvrv5Dx9— KHALIFAH MEDIA NETWORKS  (@KhalifahMN) November 4, 2020
Hampa tngak la pipi dendut dia tuu pic.twitter.com/I5IehypIWt— IppahTecik (@iffahuhu) November 4, 2020
Luckily some courageous Abang Bomba from the Bukit Mertajam Fire and Rescue Department were called in to save the day.
Footage showed rescuers having to break the door apart with a parang in order to set the animal free.
 pic.twitter.com/OAO5bZXyur— Muhammad (@ilhamy_am) November 4, 2020
Thankfully, the kitty is reported to be safe and sound.

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83YO Man With Alzheimer’s Fined For Driving Against Traffic In Manjung

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Recently, a viral video showed a driver in a Mercedes Benz driving dangerously against the traffic along Kilometre 211 of the Persisian Pantai Barat (WCE) Highway near the Sitiawan Selatan exit.

Berita Harian reported that the car was driven by an 83-year-old man who has Alzheimer’s. In the viral video, he was on the way back to his home in Kampung Bharu in Ayer Tawar.
Manjung police chief Assistant Commissioner Nor Omar Sappi said the traffic police from IPD Manjung managed to track down the man.
Nor Omar said the elderly man has been fined for driving recklessly under Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

Should people with Alzheimer’s drive?
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes the brain to shrink (atrophy) and it’s the most common cause of dementia.
People with Alzheimer’s suffer a continuous decline in thinking, behavioural and social skills, which will affect a person’s ability to function independently.
While it’s safer for people with Alzheimer’s to not drive, the National Institute of Aging (NIA) said those with mild Alzheimer’s may be able to drive safely in certain conditions.
However, they should stop getting behind the wheel as their memory and decision-making skills worsen over time.
The decline in both skills means they may not be able to react quickly on the road.
For illustration purposes. Image: Dan Gold/Unsplash
When is it time to stop driving?
The NIA lists some possible signs to look out for:
New scratches or dents on the carConfusing brake and gas pedalsThe person takes a long time to complete a simple errand and is unable to explain why (indicating the person got lost while running errands)Two or more traffic tickets or increased car insurance premiumsRecommendations from a doctor to modify driving habitsFriends and neighbours made a comment about drivingSudden lane changes and speedingExperiencing other health issues that may impair driving ability such as vision, hearing or mobility changes
Some people suffering from Alzheimer’s will voluntarily give up driving. For others, it’s can be hard for them to lose their independence so they may be reluctant to give up driving.
A way to help them is to talk to them and offer the support they need during the transition.
More information about driving with dementia can be accessed at Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia’s website.

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Water Disruption In Petaling, KL And Hulu Langat Due To River Water Contamination

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Air Selangor announced that the Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant will temporarily stop working due to water contamination in Sungai Semantan, Karak in Pahang around 4.30am on 11 August 2022.

The water contamination in the river was caused by an accident along the Karak-Bentong Highway KM75.9 heading towards Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Makluman henti tugas sementara LRA Langat 2 pada jam 4:30 pagi, 11 Ogos 2022 berikutan insiden pencemaran bahan kimia di Sungai Semantan, Karak, Pahang akibat daripada kes kemalangan di Lebuhraya Karak-Bentong KM75.9 menuju Kuala Lumpur semalam.#AirSelangor #0811Langat2 pic.twitter.com/rN9Erioui8— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) August 11, 2022
Due to the contamination, some areas in Kuala Lumpur (172 areas), Petaling (3 areas) and Hulu Langat (222 areas) will face water cuts from 10am onwards today (11 August).
The Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant is expected to be fully functional around 3.30pm today to carry out the water treatment process.
LRA Langat 2 dijangka akan mula beroperasi semula pada jam 3:30 petang, 11 Ogos 2022 bagi membolehkan proses rawatan air mentah dimulakan. /#AirSelangor #0811Langat2 pic.twitter.com/19rYCHpvzf— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) August 11, 2022
The treated water will be channelled to households in stages once everything stabilises.
Meanwhile, water tankers are dispatched to the affected locations with priority given to critical premises.
For more information and updates, please refer to Air Selangor’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), the Air Selangor app (Android, iOS),  and its official website.
Consumers can also contact the Communications Centre at 15300 for updates.

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Hotheads wrestle at Bukit Kiara toll in road rage viral video

Two hotheaded uncles got into a street fight after an on-the-road discord.
In the incident, the two men, one driving a black Mazda CX5 and the other in a Hiace van, broke out into a fistfight at the Bukit Kiara toll plaza.
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Apparently the 30-year-old van driver, who had his wife and daughter with him, got annoyed of being blocked and brake checked several times by the 38-year-old in the Mazda.
The episode was also recorded on video which went viral.
The 2-minute video (recorded from inside the van) shows the van closely behind the Mazda which kept changing lanes and blocking its path.

(Image Credit: Twitter)

â€œYouâ€™re gonna get itâ€¦ Youâ€™re gonna get punched!â€ said the van driver as he sped on chasing the car.
A baby girl can also be heard crying in the background.
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Arriving at the toll, the driver of the Mazda (dressed in red) got out of his vehicle to confront the driver of the van (dressed in black).

 (Image Credit: Twitter)

The two men wrestled and shouted at one another for about a minute before the video cuts away.

 (Image Credit: Twitter)

Oh ini la video asalnya. Kan dah mendapat. Bodoh punya orang. pic.twitter.com/u8A0poKqWv
â€” Cringe Malaysian (@cringemalaysian) September 18, 2019

It’s said that both men had made separate police reports regarding the incident.
Police said that the van driver had injuries to his knees while the man in red suffered injuries to the head, arm and leg.
The incident is currently being investigated under Section 160 of the Penal Code which is punishable by imprisonment of up to 6 months or a fine amounting to RM1,000 or both.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to step forward and aid in investigations by contacting the officer in charge, Asst Supt Ahmad Osman at 011-36508678 or Brickfields ops room at 03-22979222.
But we can tell you that without a doubt, BOTH men were definite LOSERS from the embarrassing incident…


Why It’s A Big Deal That Tesco Is Building Solar Panels Roofings

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Supermarket chain Tesco has plans to install solar panels onto 15 of their 62 stores in Malaysia by October this year. According to their Facebook announcement, the power generated from the solar photovoltaic (PV) panels can generate enough electricity to power 804,905 three-bedroom homes for an entire year.

To put that into perspective, that’s 12.5% of the total Malaysian households if every household lived in a three-bedroom home!
Our energy now:
Malaysia still relies primarily on non-renewable sources of energy to power the country, and it’s actually running out. From the period of 1990 to 2016, more than 90% of electricity for Peninsula Malaysia was generated from burning fossil fuel. However, our country’s reserves are also decreasing, so if we don’t look for alternative sources of energy, we will end up draining the country dry and having to buy our energy from elsewhere.
In addition to that, energy demand has been ever increasing with an average increment of 1.8% annually. Thus, the need for renewable sources of energy is more crucial than ever.
The good news is that the country is pressing forward with renewable energy tech. In addition to sources such as biomass, biogas, and mini hydro plants, solar PV technology is quickly gaining traction to be a popular choice for renewable energy use.
Why solar energy?
In 2017, Malaysia was the third largest producer of solar photovoltaic cells and modules, making us a major player in the solar power industry. According to the Malaysian Solar PV Roadmap, the country aims to be the preferred hub for solar cell manufacturing by 2030!
However, right now, solar energy makes up only a little under 2% of the total energy generated by renewable energy in the country, although there are various campaigns to push the adoption of solar energy usage. Large-scale solar (LSS) projects are being implemented all over the country, which are solar PV plants that can generate between 1 million to 50 million watts worth of electricity!
The amount of sunlight that the country gets by state. Spoiler: it’s A LOT.(Credit: Energy Commission)
Malaysia has the advantage of geography, getting full sun almost every day of the year with high irradiance levels. In addition to that, the country is also one of the biggest solar panel manufacturing hubs in the world, which makes solar energy the no-brainer option for renewable energy moving forward.
Big players should lead the way.
The average residential household uses significantly less energy than the commercial sector, which means that green energy steps that large corporations take will always make more of an impact than the average household.
The fact that Tesco has adopted the use of solar energy is a big step in the right direction and a call for other large companies to start looking into renewable energy.
If more large companies make it their priority to make the switch to reusable energy, the country could see a significant decrease in dependency on our non-renewable energy sources.

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Klang Valley Hit With Flash Floods Due To Heavy Rain, Again

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Several areas in Klang Valley experienced flash floods yesterday after heavy rain struck for a few hours.

According to reports from Berita Harian, some of the locations affected include Taman Hillview, Kampung Lembah Jaya Utara, and Lembah Jaya Selatan over in Ampang.
The three areas were inundated by flash floods as high as 0.3 meters to 1.5 meters.
It’s not just in Ampang, as based on reports from Kosmo, other areas such as Hulu Langat and Gombak were also affected.
Folks living in the area and also netizens shared videos of their homes and housing being flooded with water.
It’s reported that the Selangor government has deployed several agencies to provide emergency assistance and assist in the evacuation process.
Banjir malam tadi di Lembah Jaya Utara, Ampang pic.twitter.com/vmO6hsqyMa— Muhammad Asyraaf (@acap_bder) November 23, 2021
Beberapa kawasan di sekitar Ampang, Selangor dilanda banjir kilat susulan hujan lebat ptg tadi;Kawasan terlibat( Jalan Hillview, Kampung Lembah Jaya Utara dan Lembah Jaya Selatan) dinaiki air 1.5 meter akibat limpahan air longkang -Bomba SelangorVideo : Orang Awam pic.twitter.com/vPnOYcyR8D— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) November 22, 2021
Keadaan banjir di Bukit Belacan, Ampang. Kredit: Micha Nizam pic.twitter.com/XKEnQqyAJD— 🇲🇾Bencana2021🇲🇾 (@banjir2021) November 22, 2021
Meanwhile, in other areas which are not affected by flash floods, locals reported that multiple vehicles have been damaged by fallen tree branches due to the heavy rain.
READ MORE: Masjid Jamek Is Now Pulau Jamek Due To Heavy Rain
Credit: Malay Mail

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Netflix’s ‘MH370: The Plane That Disappeared’ Tells Us Everything We Heard Before [Review]

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Netflix’s latest 3-episode documentary, MH370: The Plane That Disappeared, directed by Louise Malkinson attempts to “illustrate” the disappearance of the plane carrying 239 passengers in 2014.

On 8 March 2014, Malaysian Airlines (MAS) Flight 370 disappeared over the South China Sea en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. After months of searches, all 227 passengers and 12 crew members are presumed dead, with the cause of the disappearance still unknown.
Four months later, MAS suffered another tragedy when MH17 was shot down while flying over eastern Ukraine.
Some of the people featured in the documentary, in no particular order, are:
Jeff Wise – Aviation journalistIntan Othman – Wife of MH370 crew member, Mohd Hazrin Mohamed HasnanGrace Nathan – Her mother was on MH370Jiang Hui – His mother was on MH370Danica Weeks – Her husband was on MH370Ghyslain Wattrelos – His wife and two children were on MH370Blaine Gibson – the self-styled adventurer who found the plane debrisFlorence De Changy – investigative journalist at France’s Le Monde
What to expect
The first episode starts off well enough until the aviation journalist Jeff Wise comes in. While it was clear that he was positing a theory of what could have happened, it could come across wrongly to most viewers.
Watching this show requires some comprehension ability and the ability to separate fact from fiction with the little bit of evidence made known to the public.
It is due to the lack of information we have that I think the show’s title should be changed to better reflect what it is: a compilation of conspiracy theories regarding the missing plane. It doesn’t come across as a fully factual documentary to me.
Personally, I believe the show’s creators should have focused more on the families of victims as this would give a bit more credence to the already ‘shaky’ show. That said, I’m also aware that the other families might have refused to appear in the show and it’s also cruel to ask them to relive the experience.
I could feel their anguish and disappointment when the searches yielded no answers and they were subjected to conspiracy theories from every side.
I admire the bravery shown by some of them in the search for answers when all other channels have failed them. I hope irresponsible parties do not mislead them in their desperate quest for answers.
Skip or watch?
I do not recommend families and friends of MH370 passengers watch this show. For those who plan to watch, I think it’s better for them to familiarize themselves with the news coverage about the incident before watching the show in order to be able to separate fact from fiction.
At the very least, they should get a rough idea of the chronology of events such as what evidence was collected and the conclusion made about it. Without doing some homework beforehand, a viewer’s judgement might be coloured while watching the documentary.
Generally, it’s an ok watch when we focus on the families of the victims. The documentary featuring both facts and conspiracies in an attempt to provide a balanced view just muddied up the already murky waters.

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[Watch] If Eggs Are Expensive, Eat Fewer Eggs, KPDNHEP Gives Brilliant Solution

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For many Malaysians, egg prices are rising up at a pretty inconvenient time.

The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has suggested that people eat fewer eggs if they find them expensive.
KPDNHEP Melaka director Norena Jaafar said eggs are more expensive globally due to inflation and Malaysian consumers are not alone.
If we eat 20 eggs a week, just limit it to 10, no problem. Just change your lifestyle.KPDNHEP Melaka director Norena Jaafar on how people can stretched their ringgit further.
She said the issue of rising prices is nothing new and asked people to bear with it while the government is doing all it can.
Her remarks had left a bad taste in the mouths of Malaysian consumers.
Bijak jugak solusi dia ni. Kalau telur mahal, kurangkan makan telur. Kalau perbelanjaan kerajaan mahal, kurangkan menteri? Kalau perbelanjaan untuk selenggara Istana Negara mahal? https://t.co/C8hsFMuPnc— Abah (@chairman_GLC) July 2, 2022
READ MORE: RM519 Million For Istana Negara Maintenance, JKR Clarifies It’s For 7-Year Period
taktau ke, telur tula makanan harian kalau tengah ikat perut, dah kalau semua benda mahal. Kelakar betul statement ye— Zidan Ananda (@ZidanAnanda111) July 2, 2022
Telur mahal, suruh kurangkan makan telur.Menteri mahal, tak suruh kurangkan Menteri.— ⚓SyazwanSeaMasterSam🇲🇾 (@SSSKaptenPisang) July 2, 2022
Extra Charges Everywhere
Consumers also complain that traders will charge 30 sen for each box of eggs.
According to Facebook user Siti Faerne Angah, the incident took place at a wholesale grocery store in the capital.
 The egg tray cover costs extra 30 cents, leaving consumers bewildered. (Pix: Facebook)
Meanwhile, KPDNHEP said it was up to consumers whether they wanted to use the service or not, as it was an option.
However, a complaint can be made if they are not satisfied with the charges imposed.
Starting 1 July, the price of chicken and eggs in Malaysia has been set at the new market price – standard chicken: RM9.40, grade A eggs: 45 sen/seed, grade B eggs: 43 sen/seed, while grade C eggs: 41 sen/see
(3/4) Pengguna boleh laporkan sebarang salah laku menerusi:i. WhatsApp 019-279 4317 / 019-848 8000ii. Portal Aduan; https://t.co/rbGXfQnFCeii. Call Centre 1-800-886-800iii. Emel e-aduan@kpdnhep.gov.myiv. Ez ADU KPDNHEPv. Pusat Arahan Penguatkuasaan (ECC) 03-8882 6088/6245— Alexander Nanta Linggi (@AlexNantaLinggi) May 26, 2022

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Public Transport Fares Cannot Be Increased As Fuel Prices Are Too Low, Says Ismail Sabri

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Public transport operators are not allowed to increase fares for now as fuel prices are too low, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said that although businesses are suffering losses because they can only half their usual capacity, but the low fuel prices should be able to dampen the costs.
Recently, the Transport Ministry was looking at charging more and not incur the costs to operators as they have to cut their capacity by half because of social distancing .
Ismail said that a special ministersâ€™ meeting was held after after complaints were made about the hikes in Langkawi’s ferry ticket prices.
He added that the meeting decided to not allow airline carriers to hike their fares at the moment for the same reasons.

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This New 7-Eleven Cafe In Puchong Has A Bookstore In It, Here’s What The Interior Looks Like

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If you’re an avid fan of 7-Eleven, you’re probably familiar with their newest and largest flagship store in Puchong.

In their grand opening today, 7-Eleven finally introduces its two-storey flagship 7CAFé store that offers customers the ultimate lifestyle convenience shopping experience.
Not Your Regular 7-Eleven Store
Why go to separate places when you can have it all here? It’s a convenience store, a snack bar, a matcha cafe, a pastry shop, and also a bookstore, all in one.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
This new 7CAFé addition is partnering for the first time with both Niko Neko Matcha and BookXcess, offering the public a wide array of artisan beverages and affordable books.
Apart from selling 7-Eleven’s popular hot food like hotdogs, croffles and plenty more, they also have beauty and personal care items from Boots and other Japanese brands too.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
You can come here and shop for convenience items downstairs or come eat as well as chill upstairs. Maybe buy a book and pretend you’re reading it too here (we all know it’s for the insta stories, right?).
What Do They Offer
7-E’s Regulars They have ready-to-eat meals like onigiri, sandwiches, bentos and many more. At the counter, you can also pick from steamed paus, hotdogs, and chicken popcorn, to different flavoured croffles, Slurpees and also soft serves.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Pastries Their pastries range from your regular banana muffin to your complex coffee macadamia nut danish. Explore their different types of danishes, croissants and muffins to your heart’s content!
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Niko Neko MatchaThe menu from Niko Neko Matcha is limited on desserts but they offer a few signature drinks from the brand. They have their matcha, houjicha, genmaicha and genmai drinks as well as 4 types of desserts consisting two cookies, a cake and a bun.
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(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
BookXcess’ BooksIt’s not a full-blown library here but they do have a few range of books from different categories. There’s children books, fiction, business as well as self-help books.
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(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The key idea is primarily to collaborate with local businesses that suit the lifestyle we wanted to potray along with the 7CAFé brand. And with Niko Neko as a high-quality matcha drink provider together with BookXcess which has very accessible and very affordable books for all, we see this as a good fit for the 7CAFé concept. Mr Tan U-Ming, Co-Chief Executive Officer, 7-Eleven Malaysia
If you’re in the area, don’t forget to stop by here and tell us what you think about the place. Is it worth the hype?
7CAFé by 7-Eleven
Address: No. 2. Jalan Puteri 1/1, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Operating Hours: 6 am – 12 am

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Free arts and culture event every 3rd Saturday in the heart of KL!

The Cultural Economy Development Agency (CENDANA) and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has culturally come together in Panggung Rakyat.
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Panggung Rakyat acts an arts and cultural platform seeking to educate, engage and energise Malaysiaâ€™s diverse cultural heritage.
Over the course of 5 months, Panggung Rakyat will come to life atJalan Raja, every 3rd Saturday of the month between 9 and 11pm.

  (Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)

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Panggung Rakyat is a festival not only for the art enthusiasts but also for food lovers and family-oriented Malaysians.
As there are food stalls and family-oriented activities like Wayang Kulit workshops.

 (Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)

 (Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)

 (Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)

CENDANA will be working with local cultural organisations such as PUSAKA and Nusantara Performing Arts Research Center (NusPARC) to bring authentic arts performances to Malaysians and visitors of the show.

  (Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)

Lined up to perform are:
21st September 2019:  Portuguese Dance19th October 2019:       Ronggeng Dance16th November 2019:  Kuda Kepang Dance21st December 2019:   Bhangra Dance
 Last weekend’s epic performance of Mak Yong(Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)
 Last weekend’s performance of Mak Yong (Pic Credit: Jonathan Tan/CENDANA)
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Latest US Study Connects The Dots Between E-Cigarettes & Quitting Smoking

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The latest research from the United States (US) points to the effectiveness of e-cigarettes in helping smokers slow down or put traditional cigarettes down altogether.

The study was titled, “Association of e-Cigarette Use With Discontinuation of Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Smokers Who Were Initially Never Planning to Quit” and conducted by Dr Andrew Hyland and Dr Karin Kasza from New York’s Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center together with scientists at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products.
Their findings back growing evidence that electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) like vapes are less harmful than cigarettes and plays a vital role in smoking cessation.
Using data sourced from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study conducted between 2014 to 2019, the two doctors and the team focused on 1,600 adult smokers of different genders, ages, ethnicity as well as education and socioeconomic backgrounds who weren’t vaping had and had no plans to quit smoking cigarettes.
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What they found was that, by the end of the PATH study, people who vaped were eight times more likely to quit smoking cigarettes for good and 10-times more likely to stop smoking every single day.
The findings noted that about 6% of people quit cigarettes altogether and that another 4.5% reduced their smoking habits to less than a bud a day.
The study calls to rethink the risk-benefit potential of ENDS as a means to cut down on smoking culture within the population.
Considering smokers’ very low interest in using traditional smoking cessation medications, future research into the comparative reach and effectiveness of different types of products will be important to informing clinical and regulatory strategies to increase cigarette discontinuation rates at the population level.Association of e-Cigarette Use With Discontinuation of Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Smokers Who Were Initially Never Planning to Quit
Here in Malaysia, similar studies found that there’s a simple majority of local smokers who managed to quit the habit by choosing to vape daily.
We’ve also determined that 90% of vapers here are exclusively former and current smokers.
Read More: 42% Quit Smoking Using Vape In Malaysia
“These findings are paradigm-shifting because the data suggest that vaping may actually help people who are not actively trying to quit smoking,” said Dr Hyland, commenting on the correlation between vaping and reducing the number of smokers in the US, which may be applied to the rest of the world.

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Source:
Association of e-Cigarette Use With Discontinuation of Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Smokers Who Were Initially Never Planning to Quit
Daily Vaping Dramatically Ups Quit Rate in Heavy Smokers Not Aiming to Quit