Private Local University Student Won Design Contest For A Japanese Soy Sauce Brand In Conjunction With Hari Raya

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In a 3 week contest done by a partnership with a private local university and an international sauce brand, Mona Tamer emerged as the grand winner of Hamadaya’s “Soy-It Design Contest” – earning a cash prize of RM1k.

Besides that, the 19-year-old girl’s design was also featured on the Japanese soy sauce brand’s limited edition product packaging in conjunction with Hamadaya’s Aidilfitri 2022. The design contest was done for the student of Multimedia University Malaysia (MMU) Cyberjaya, specifically from the Faculty of Creative Multimedia (FCM). It had over 50 submissions by its due date, 24th February 2022.
Lili Ho and Dr. Lim Kok Yoong with Mona during Prize Giving Ceremony. (Credit: Hamadaya)
The contest challenged students to create a design to fit into the company’s limited edition Aidilfitri product packaging. With that, various designs were submitted but only one was chosen to be featured. Since it’s for the Aidilfitri edition, students had to create a packaging design that incorporates the Malaysian culture and also the product’s origin country’s elements (Japan).
The winner, an international Year 2 Advertising Design student Mona Tamer, made a design that has a mixture of both Malaysian and Japanese heritage elements. The design was a sketch of traditional kampung houses with Japanese strokes and motifs, which represents the branding of Hamadaya for Malaysians. She also went with the soybean colour to align with the brand’s chosen colour from the Pantone Color of the Year.
Hamadaya limited edition product for Aidilfitri collection with Mona Tamer’s design on the packaging.(Credit: Hamadaya)
I’m very happy and honoured to win the contest as I feel like there are a lot more talented students in the Faculty of Creative Multimedia. This contest is a good opportunity for my course which is Advertising Design and it aligns with one of my subjects which is Packaging Design. I believe this is a stepping stone for me to gain more experience in the future and get my talents to be displayed for a bigger audience.Mona Tamer
This contest is also done in line with the brand’s objective to provide students with opportunities to experience their designs on real brands’ product packaging. Apart from giving incentives, the students can also have a taste of a designer’s life.
With this initiative, we aim to nurture young talents to leverage on their interest and talents to produce top quality products packaging designs that are on par with international standards. And speaking from the marketing perspective, we believe that brands need to take advantage of the young talents’ creative minds as this will not only allow diversity in the products you offer, but encourage them to own their talents which will subsequently empower them to thrive as working adults.Lili Ho, Hamadaya’s Vice President of Marketing
The prize-giving ceremony was done yesterday at MMU Cyberjaya with both the Vice President of Marketing for Hamadaya, Lili Ho and the Dean of Faculty of Creative Multimedia, MMU Cyberjaya, Dr Lim Kok Yong.
This is truly a remarkable opportunity for students to hone their talents for their future jobs apart from also giving them extra motivation with rewards.
Congratulations, Mona!

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The Ultimate Guide To Expressing The Love Language Of Gifting This Christmas

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like…. anxiety-ridden last-minute Christmas shopping.

The end year festivities have always found a very sneaky way to layer these feelings on top of all the partying, smiles, and laughs.
But, only because it truly means something to be able to express one of the most common love languages in the world – gift giving!
The ultimate guide to expressing the love language of gifting.
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At the risk of sounding cliche, it really is the thought that counts.
Now, it is vital to understand that the art of gifting is not about what you get, but how you have managed to attain the thoughtful gift.
No jumping through hoops of fire (literal and figurative) required, I promise!
With this guide, I guarantee the probability of your being able to hack the Secret Santa system, to find something for everyone across the board, from work acquaintances to your very best bosom buddy.
So, where do we start? The 3 C’s – Conversation, Calmness, and Care.
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You may have the strongest urge to interrogate the people you are tasked to get gifts for, but I’ll have to implore you to please refrain!
With a little patience and time, you’ll be able to pick up a person’s likes and interests, even from everyday surface-level conversations.
The key is to carefully pick up on topics and points that your giftee is more engaged with.
For example, your work colleague gets excited or contributes more of their own personal views and opinions on cooking at home.
Considering gifts like a tiffin carrier or even a good knife set are examples of gifts with varying price ranges that are definitely considered thoughtful.
What if it’s for a colleague who you’ve never had a conversation with, then?
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Well, although mind-reading may be particularly handy in these situations (amongst others), it doesn’t take a sixth sense for you to find something thoughtful for your giftee.
Your available resource? Just one of your five senses!
I know this may sound rather intimate, but I can assure that your recon can be done at a Covid-SOP adhering distance.
Look, and observe – what they wear, their workspaces. Are there recurring patterns that you can spot? Colours they have a preference to? Maybe you’ve noted how your giftee has post-it notes sporadically posted across their desk.
In this instance, an appropriately sized notice board would be a thoughtful gift option.
Now that we’ve covered the easy parts (yes), welcome to boss-level: Gifts for your loved ones.
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If it’s anything I’ve taken away from these past 2 years of imminent lockdowns, the only constant in this climate is how we all seem to be keeping track of time.
We count down the days, hours, minutes, and even seconds to when we’ll be able to hold one another again.
Or, for some of us that are stuck across borders, the time difference wedged between each other – just to hear “I love you’s” that are digitally transmitted through airwaves.
Apart from buying actual time, the closest tangible representation can come in the simplest form of a beautifully made watch.
(Credit: Tissot)
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is retro, cool and chic – an appropriate and stylish look that can be carried across any generation of your loved ones.
An “innovator by tradition”, Tissot’s swiss made timepieces are also equipped with a mechanical self-winding movement, 80-hour power reserve, and is water-resistant to up to 100 metres, on top of its Precise and Robust design that will sit elegantly on your giftee’s wrist.
What a time to be alive – an understatement, to say the least.

With all the uncertainty around us, it’s only natural and human of us to want to believe in something good.
To look forward to celebrating seasons and love itself. Its language of gifting can truly be something genuine and pure with a teeny bit of effort.
Whether it’s a small piece of organizational furniture or a sleek Swiss-made watch, we could all get by a little further and longer when it’s something that comes from the heart.
To find out more about the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, visit their website or official Facebook page.

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5 best indoor plants to combat the haze for any gardening beginner

Congratulations, Malaysia is the #1 most air-polluted country in the world!
Yes, it sucks to be stuck in the smog of haze but this is actually the best time to invest in an unbeatable air purifier.
Plants.

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No need for monthly installments on a whirring machine when you can simply deck your house with easy-to-care-for plants (that your family probably have already).
Plus, it instantly lends such a chic ambiance to your house/room/office!
Here’s the 5 best ones for purifying air that are also super simple to obtain and maintain!
1. Snake plant

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Effort score: 1/10Snake plants can survive being forgotten for weeks on end and still look fresh. They are great indoor plants because they can survive low light levels and have very little insect problems too.
2. Money Plant

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Effort score: 1/10Chuck a stem cutting into a bottle of water and it will grow on its own. It does look nicer if it is given some support to grow upwards, however.
3. Areca Palm

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Effort score: 2/10You would need to find a nice place to put the plant as it cannot tolerate direct sunlight. A bright corner with indirect sunlight would be ideal. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
4. Spider plant

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Effort score: 1/10Spider plants enjoy being in a pot and like bright, indirect sunlight. Let the soil dry between waterings and you’re good to go.
5. Rubber plant

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Effort score: 3/10These plants can grow rather tall so you may need bigger pots. Give it a bright corner with indirect sunlight and keep the soil moist.

The best part? All these plants are PET SAFE and extremely easy to find in Malaysia.
(Please do note that spider plants act like a catnip-hallucinogen for your cat, but it’s still safe.)
If you want to start your own mini-garden and breathe easier, step into your closest plant nursery or join local Facebook groups such as Plants & Gardens (Malaysia) or Plant Swag (Swap/Gift).


Malaysian MPs Made Into 8Bit RPG Characters: See How They Rank

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Whether the country is or is not in a crisis, it’s definitely dangerous to go around alone being uninformed on politics and the characters that fill up the 222 seats in the Dewan Rakyat roster.

A team of volunteers working with the Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR) developed a unique online tool for Malaysians to get to know their elected representatives.
Calling it MyMP, the website was launched in August 2021 and provides a fun RPG or roleplaying game-like experience – allowing people to dive into the history and performances of the nation’s Members of Parliament (MP).
(Credit: MyMP)
Chose your character!
Each MP is represented by a zany and might we say accurately depicted digital 8bit character, accompanied by a list of their current stats and attributes where elected officials are scored from 0 to 10 reflective of their:
Availability: how easy or difficult it is to get in touch with them through social media or other means.Transparency: how open the MP is with their finances in terms of declaring their assets.Loyalty: how frequent or infrequent the MP changes their allegiances and constituencies.Win Rate: how likely an MP is to retain or win a seat in Parliament.Work Ethic: based on the MPs attendance rate in Parliament, how much they participate during proceedings and their participation in Parliamentary Committees.
MPs are also given identifying trophies or ‘badges’ like:
‘Katak’ badge: earned for having jumped political parties or coalitions.‘Langgar SOP’ badge: earned by violating Covid-19 SOP.‘Disiasat’ badge: indicating that an MP was currently under investigation for something.‘Kena Covid’ badge: MPs that were infected with Covid-19.
(Credit: MyMP)
The creators of MyMP say that the online tool gives voters an open, non-partisan and practically entertaining way of keeping track of who they vote into power.
The data featured on MyMP is understood to be made through research and observations by a team of volunteers at MCCHR, Sinar Project and Undi18 – by sifting through online sources as well as public records such as CTOS statements and official Parliament Hansard transcripts.
The tool even has a ‘flag’ function for the public to collectively work together in correcting any errors made and more accurately measure each MP’s performance.
Head on over (HERE) if you’d like to experience MyMP yourself to search for and evaluate your favourite or despised MPs.

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Mâ€™sian wife struggles riding in wheelchair to understand husbandâ€™s Paralympic training [Video]

Malaysian Paralympic athletes are a particularly inspiring
group of people.
Despite their physical differences and societal prejudices, theyâ€™ve succeeded in excelling beyond expectations, earning medals at the Paralympic Games to show us that a disability doesnâ€™t have to be a disability.

Suresh Selvathamby won Malaysiaâ€™s first ever gold medal in para-archery in June 2019.(Credit: World Archery)

While we may cheer them for their triumphs, weâ€™ll never know
their exact experience â€“ which is what a Malaysian Paralympic athleteâ€™s wife wanted
to find out.
On his Twitter account, para athlete tennis player Muhamad Firdaus Ibrahim shared a sweet video of his wife, Siti Fatimah Mohd Nor, struggling to climb uphill in his wheelchair during a Paralympic training session at the Duta International Tennis Academy in Kuala Lumpur.

Screenshot from Twitter

In the caption, he explained:

â€œTook my wife along for training today. I told her I go up this hill every day. Then she said she wanted to try going up (in a wheelchair).There you go.â€
Muhamad Firdaus Ibrahim via Twitter.
In the 30 second video, Siti Fatimah can be seen huffing and
puffing while exclaiming in awe on the arm strength required to climb up a
slope in a wheelchair. To which Firdaus replied â€œYou wanted to try, you think
itâ€™s easy to use a wheelchair?â€ while laughing.
Following the adorableness of Siti Fatimahâ€™s earnestness,
the video received over 7,000 likes and flooded with messages of support and
admiration for the couple.

Ur wife earned my respect!
â€” T. A. (@ToumaAbdullah) November 4, 2019

May Allah bless and ease everything for u and ur family bro 🙏🏾👍🏾
â€” Afiq 🔰 (@imford_) November 5, 2019

Screenshot from Twitter

This isnâ€™t the first time the couple captured the hearts of
Malaysians online though.
Back in September, their love story went viral when Firdaus shared how it bloomed from a direct message on Instagram to the pelamin (wedding dais).

This is how my wife flirt me.
From this To this pic.twitter.com/4yRJDO050n
â€” Firdaus Ibrahim (@zafidos) September 15, 2019

As one of Malaysia’s seasoned para athletes, Firdaus has competed in Japan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and even won the Bronze medal for menâ€™s doubles at the 2017 ASEAN Para Games.

Firdaus (second from right) with the Wheelchair Tennis Menâ€™s Double Bronze Medallists at the 9th ASEAN Para Games.(Credit: sports247.my)

He is currently in Thailand, competing in the Pattaya Open 2019 which will end on 8th November.
Watch the adorable video of Siti Fatimah struggling to ride her husband’s wheelchair below:

Bawak wife pergi ikut training harini.
Aku ckp kt dia bukit ni la aku naik hari-hari.
Pastu dia ckp dia nk cuba naik ,
there you go pic.twitter.com/SRLwcSmWTQ
â€” Firdaus Ibrahim (@zafidos) November 3, 2019

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Fact-Checking A Petition Promoting Ivermectin Use In Malaysia

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A petition, promoting the use of Ivermectin in Malaysia as a treatment for Covid-19 has garnered over 8,000 signatures as well as the support of Sungai Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah, who shared a link to it on his Twitter.

PLEASE allow Ivermectin to be used in Malaysia NOW!!. Do you agree?https://t.co/4evE8GjBjZ— Sivarasa Rasiah (@SivarasaRasiah) June 22, 2021
TRP has reached out to the MP for comment but have yet to receive a reply.
However, a quick search through the links listed in the petition as proof why Ivermectin should be used shows an alarming pattern: They’re mostly U.S. right-wing anti-vax websites.
Suspicious references
The first website, America’s Frontline Doctors, lists Ivermectin as medication for Covid-19, right after hydroxychloroquine which was previously promoted as a “miracle cure” by former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Screengrab from homepage of America’s Frontline Doctors website.
It also provides arguments for people to get around taking the Covid vaccines, and slams U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr Anthony Fauci.
The second website, Front Line Covid-19 Critical Care Alliance, appears to be a site to sell Ivermectin and claims that it is as effective as vaccines, a claim that most health experts say is premature.
The next website is the World Doctor’s Alliance, which appears to be 9 people, some of whom are not doctors, none of whom are experts on infectious diseases (though one is a dentist), including one Professor Dolores Cahill.
Cahill also appears to be the subject of the last link, which appears to be her channel on a YouTube clone.
Suspicious experts
The petition also references talks by two so-called experts.
The first is Professor of medicine Dr Paul E. Marik, from the Eastern Virginia Medical School, who appears to pride himself on being a controversial figure.
Dr Marik has previously gained notoriety for promoting hydrocortisone, vitamin C, and thiamine as treatments of sepsis, though his claims have been questioned as independent research was unable to replicate his findings.
More recently, he submitted a paper promoting Ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19 to the Frontiers in Pharmacology which was initially accepted and then rejected as it “contained unsubstantiated claims and violated the journal’s editorial policies”, according to an article in The Scientist.
Professor Dr Paul E. MarikProfessor Dr Dolores Cahill
The second expert listed is, again, University College Dublin School of Medicine’s Professor Dr Dolores Cahill who was reportedly asked to resign as chairperson of the Irish Freedom Party after she said children who wore face masks would have lower IQs, among other unsubstantiated claims, at an anti-lockdown rally.
Dr Cahill has also, as recently as November 2020, denied the existence of a pandemic and said it had the same death rate as influenza (it does not).
The petition also lists her as an advisor to the World Health Organisation (WHO) which could not be substantiated.
But why the pressure to use Ivermectin?
We’re not really sure why there’s such a rush to use Ivermectin.
READ MORE: PPIM Lodged Police Report Against MOH For Not Using Ivermectin
The World Health Organisation, and bodies in other countries such as the U.S. Food, and Drug Administration and Malaysia’s Health Ministry (KKM) are still conducting clinical trials.
So far, KKM says that many Ivermectin studies had limitations including small sample size, non-controlled study designs, or that the drug was used as add-on treatment which had confounded the effect of Ivermectin if any.
“In January 2021, a placebo-controlled randomized trial involving 24 non-severe COVID-19 patients did not manage to show a reduction in the proportion of PCR positive patients at day 7 post Ivermectin 400 mcg/kg single oral dose treatment,” reads a statement from KKM published on May 16.
“The authors of the pilot study, published in EClinical Medicine (Lancet), opinionated that larger trials may be needed to understand the effects of Ivermectin.
“In March this year, the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) published a randomised-controlled trial involving 476 adults with mild COVID-19 disease given a 5-day course of Ivermectin.
“The results showed that there was no significant improvement in COVID-19 symptoms resolution time. Whilst Ivermectin may have some anti-viral and anti-inflammatory effects, the evidence remains inconclusive,” concluded the statement.
While Ivermectin is available here in Malaysia, it is currently not being used to treat humans, only animals.
READ MORE: Isn’t Ivermectin For Cats & Dogs? Why Is It Being Touted For Covid-19 Treatment?

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Al Jazeera’s Office In KL Raided By Authorities

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As part of their ongoing investigation over the documentary Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown filmed and published by international news outlet Al Jazeera, authorities raided Al Jazeera’s Kuala Lumpur office this morning.

According to MalaysiaKini, two uniformed officers and five in plainclothes raided the office and seized several devices used in the production of the documentary.
Malaysian authorities have criticized the news outlet over the documentary, stating that the video is malicious, false, and paints the country in a bad light. They have opened a formal investigation into the news outlet as well.
More updates to follow.
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Why Are Our Abang Pos Laju Not Getting Raya Bonuses?

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Malaysians are disheartened over a recent viral story of a local Posmen who was distraught by his financial situation.
A Facebook user tells the tale of how a Pos Laju delivery rider was allegedly left sitting speechless on their doorstep, in the pouring rain, when he found out he wasn’t going to get his paycheck bonus this year, despite being overworked during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
He said this has never happened before, last year they got at least RM1,000, but this year, nothing. He said work has been piling up, but still no bonus.Via Facebook/Masakan Utara Barat
Sharing the supposed back and forth they had with the man, the user revealed that apparently the Posmen’s was only earning RM1,000 a month and was counting on a bonus to cover all of his family’s financial commitments.
The post then ends with a plea to Pos Malaysia to show a little empathy towards its workers.

The story sparked public outcry over the struggles and strife of our national postal service employees, even spawning an online petition demanding that our mailmen be given their Duit Raya this year.
The online petition on Change.org has collected over 20,000 signatures.(Credit: Change)
Meanwhile, a report by Malaysiakini revealed that Pos Malaysia might possibly be cutting bonuses for its staff citing financial constraints and cash flow issues.
In its response to the public, Pos Malaysia explained that despite an increase in parcel volume during the lockdown period, the business has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, the company said that it was doing all it can to protect its employees without resorting to pay cuts and layoffs.
The ones who deliver our mail
With over 200 years worth of history, Malaysia’s national postal service has been around since the ‘1800s and had its start when the British colonized the country.
After Merdeka, the service was absorbed into the government and transformed into the Jabatan Perkhidmatan Pos or the Postal Services Department, which served not only to deliver our mail but also conduct a host of other services like collecting bill payments and issuing licenses.
Posmen from the past.(Credit: Twitter/Pos Malaysia)
In the ’90s the department was privatized into the Pos Malaysia Bhd that we recognize today, an entity that operates internationally, employs over 20,000 people, and runs a range of other logistical services, businesses, and investments.
Pos Malaysia owns and operates several logistics businesses and other services like Poslaju, the Pos Takaful Agency and others.(Credit: Pos Malaysia)
But notably, the national postal service has been experiencing financial troubles for quite some time.
Though the company recorded a steady increase in its revenues in 2016, in 2017 it was reported that the company had planned to downsize its workforce, explaining that managing its thousands of staff members were getting difficult.
Then in 2019, the company reported its 5th consecutive quarterly losses for that year, accumulating in a total loss of some RM215 million.
And most recently in February 2020, Pos Malaysia recorded lower revenue of RM1.68 billion for the 9 months within their financial period compared to the RM1.76 billion they made the previous year.
(Credit: The Edge)
Pos Malaysia attributes the company’s financial struggles to its high operation costs besides the decline in traditional mail usage. Because let’s face it, who sends physical letters anymore.
The company also said that nowadays, fewer people would walk-in to post offices to acquire other services that are also part of Pos Malaysia’s revenue stream, like getting their stamps, applying for insurances, and other things.
When was the last time you used a post box or went to the post office?(Credit: Facebook/Pos Malaysia)
Moreover, the company also relates its problems to a decrease in commercial customers, where companies and businesses are opting for greener, paperless electronic and digital services instead of using regular snail mail. Which considering is not such a bad thing.
All this is coupled with the fact that the company has some intense competition from other large and small courier companies that currently share the market.
Furthermore, according to researchers at AmInvestment Bank, Pos Malaysia also face issues with cost inefficiency resulting from its unionized workforce as well as its inability to maintain its large network of services.
Parcels and pandemics
As an essential service provider, Pos Malaysia has maintained and continued its domestic services across the country through the nationwide MCO.
In fact, the company has been critical during the Covid-19 crisis by keeping up with operations and services like the essential Medicines By Post (UMP) initiative, which delivers medication directly to a patient’s doorsteps.
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Posmen on duty.(Credit: Pos Malaysia/Malay Mail)
The company’s group CEO Syed Md Najib Syed Md Noor revealed that Pos Malaysia’s operations have been running around the clock to make deliveries during the MCO.
Syed Md Najib said that demand for parcel deliveries have increased due to the rise in online shopping trends of Malaysians who are stuck at home due to lockdowns.
In fact, other industry players in the logistics business have reportedly seen positive growth since the MCO went into effect, having them take on more deliveries as well as hiring more staff.
Delivery riders are a regular sight in Malaysia now.(Credit: Twitter/@firdausaizat/Malay Mail)
Moreover, financial experts from RHB research concluded that Pos Malaysia could make a turnaround in 2020 from proposed price increases to its commercial postal service as well as a decline in global oil prices that would bring down its operating costs.
But aside from its financial difficulties, the company has also faced a sort of an image problem with reports of underpaid workers, poor service, plus the recent malware attack that disrupted its operations late last year.
Delivering the future?
Pos Malaysia says it has big plans for improvements in the future.
The company apparently has been investing heavily in transforming and expanding its capabilities into the growing e-commerce market as well as venturing into niche segments by providing logistical services to industries such as oil and gas.
The company even has ambitions to establish its own drone delivery service where packages can be sent easily via unmanned drones.
One of these could be delivering your mail soon.(Credit: Low Yat)
Being such an important and valuable service to the country, one could only hope to see the nation’s postal service provider, as well as the many diligent men and women working there, make it through the Covid-19 crisis.

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8-Month-Old Perak Boy Dies Of Suspected Abuse, Police Arrest 30YO Mother To Help With Investigations

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An eight-month-old boy died on Monday in Sungai Siput, Perak yesterday, believed to have been abused after police found several injury marks on his body, reported Sinar Harian.

According to Perak Police Chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid the police were alerted of the incident at 7.10am yesterday.
He said that the boy passed away while he was being brought by his mother to the Sungai Siput Hospital after he was found to be unconscious.
Preliminary investigations by the police found several injury marks on the body of the toddler.
“The police then ordered an autopsy to be carried out at the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) Ipoh.
“The autopsy result finds that the baby died due to injury resulting from a blunt object,” Mior was quoted as saying by the Malay daily.
Mior said that the toddler’s mother was subsequently detained by the police to assist in the investigation.
It was learnt that the toddler’s mother, a 30-year-old nurse, had separated from her husband six months prior to the incident.

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8 Lucky Plants For More “Ong” This CNY

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It’s that time of the year again where Chinese households can be seen sporting several lucky plants as decorations for Chinese New Year.

These ‘lucky’ plants are believed to bring prosperity, abundance, longevity, happiness, togetherness, and good fortune.
If you need a bit of luck, check out these popular plants that are deemed ‘lucky.’ You might even have one or two at home now.
READ MORE: 8 Lazy Yet Lucky Last Minute Décor To Get Ready For CNY
Pussy willow
Image: Sweetlife & Co
The pussy willow would be one of the signature plants if you grew up in a Chinese household. Pussy willow signifies wealth and prosperity.
During Chinese New Year, the pussy willow usually becomes the makeshift CNY tree and the family might decorate it using small ornaments.
The pussy willow buds are originally in white or greyish colours, but in current times, the furry buds are dyed in an assortment of colours such as red, yellow, orange or fuchsia.
Lucky bamboo
Image: ProFlowers
Another common fixture at home is the lucky bamboo plant. There are two variations: short and straight bunch or long, curly ones.
No matter the shape, size or design, the lucky bamboo is believed to bring good health, wealth, and happiness.
Kalanchoe
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Kalanchoe is also known as ‘wan zi qian hong’ in Chinese, which means thousands of red and ten thousand of purple. This describes the colourful scenery of the flowers blooming in spring. Due to the vibrant vibe, the kalanchoe represents longevity and happiness.
Sunrise succulents
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The brightly coloured Sunrise succulents symbolise good fortune and luck. The drought-resistant plant, Anacampseros rufescens, is part of the cactus family and stores water in its leaves, stems and roots.
Solanum mammosum
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The Solanum mammosum, or cow’s udder, symbolises happiness and togetherness. The plant lives up to its symbolism because the sight of the plant might bring some chuckles from the children in the family.
The fruit of the plant has five ‘fingers’ believed to represent generations in the family living in harmony and prosperity under one roof.
Lime tree
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The lime tree symbolises luck and is believed to be able to absorb negative energies. These trees are usually only found once a year during Chinese New Year, so if you managed to snag one or more plants for yourself, you’re considered very lucky.
Red pineapple
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The word “pineapple” sounds like “prosperity arrives” (ong lai) in Hokkien. As such, it’s one of the most sought-after plants and can be given as gifts as well.
If you are blessed with green fingers, you might be able to grow your own in the garden for next year!
Jade plant
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In feng shui, the Jade plant, also known as the Money plant, can help attract wealth, good fortune, and prosperity. The succulent is known for being tough and hardy, earning them the symbolic virtue of strength.

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Negeri Sembilan Woman Dies In Robbery After Being Strangled With A Mobile Phone Charger Cable

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A 52-year-old woman was recently killed by criminals who broke into her house in Felda Mengkuang in Bera.

Bera District Deputy Chief of Police, Deputy Superintendent Kumaran Nyanasagaran, said the suspect is believed to have broken into the residence early in the morning through the back door before going to the victim’s bedroom.
The victim is believed to have been dragged with a telephone charger cable, and the suspect also injured the victim’s 60-year-old husband.Deputy Superintendent Kumaran Nyanasagaran elaborating on the gruesome crime.
Kosmo reported that the suspect stole not only RM6,000 but also a Honda City belonging to the victim’s husband with registration number DAD9799.
 Her husband fainted as a result of being beaten and also suffered injuries.
Screenshot of a Whatsapp conversation among residents following the crime. (Pix: China Press)
Suspect On The Loose
The suspect is said to have fled towards Jempol, Negeri Sembilan, in a Honda City car belonging to the victim.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code, and efforts to track down the perpetrators are still ongoing.
People who see the vehicle are advised to report to the nearest police station immediately.
Police investigating the crime scene. (Pix: Facebook)
The incident had also been posted by Bera folks on the community’s social media page, with many offering their condolences to the family.
Located in southwestern Pahang, Bera is the constituency of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, which he had held for four terms now.

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MRSM Students Win 2 Gold Medals At International Robotics Competition

Malaysian students are showing that theyâ€™re ready to take on the Fourth Industrial Revolution with a recent win at the 2019 International Robot Olympiad (IRO)!
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Four students from Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) won two gold medals in the international competition against more than 800 participants from 14 other countries, including South Korea, China, Singapore, New Zealand, Egypt and Indonesia.
Ahmad Muqry Hasni and Nur Ain Balqis Mohd Razuan from MRSM Bentong won their gold medal in the Creative Category Challenge which required them to design, construct, and present a robot according to this yearâ€™s main theme: Agricultural Revolution.
 Ahmad Muqry and Nur Ain presenting Dr Plant at the competition (Credit: UniTech MRSM Bentong/Facebook)
Ahmad Muqry and Nur Ain won the category with their robot Dr Plant, who was created to identify tree pests and control them using pesticide spray.
Meanwhile, Ziyad Azhar and Hana Humaira Wan Hasnan from MRSM Kota Putra bagged their gold medal in the Robot in Movie Challenge where they had to create a robot and shoot a video to present the robot according to this yearâ€™s main theme with a sub-theme in â€œVital Monitoringâ€.
The Malaysian contingent, comprising of 51 students, 14 teachers and one officer from the Secondary Education Division travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand for the week-long annual competition between 15th December and 20th December.
The Malaysian contingent (Credit: MRSM Kota Putra/Facebook)
Besides the two gold medals, the Malaysian contingent also won a silver (MRSM Pendang in Creative Category) and bronze medal (MRSM Kota Kinabalu in Creative Category), as well as a technical award (MRSM Parit).
Our hearty congratulations to the contingent and especially to the four students who performed exceptionally well in their categories!

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LRT Sri Petaling Line Temporarily Out Of Service Due To Fallen Tree On Track

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The LRT Sri Petaling Line is experiencing a temporary service disruption due to a fallen tree on the tracks.

RapidKL’s social media channels announced that all trains have been stopped and held at corresponding stations as crews work to clean up the fallen debris.
They said that this would take around 30 minutes and advised passengers to remain calm, and follow instructions given by the authorities.
Commuters are also advised to make alternative arrangements for their travels while the trains remain out of service.

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i-Sinar: EPF Allows Account 1 Withdrawal Up To RM60,000. Here’s How

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The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has will open registrations for i-Sinar starting 21 December.

According to reports, i-Sinar allows EPF members to withdraw funds from Account 1 that is usually only accessible once members turn 55 years old.
It is an extension of the previous i-Lestari Account 2 withdrawal programme that ends in March 2021
With the announcement, i-Sinar will benefit 2 million eligible members and result in a total estimated value of RM14 billion to be made available. Originally it was 600,000.
Know your category
EPF has underlined 2 categories of members who are eligible for i-Sinar.
Category 1
The criteria for Category 1 are as follows:
Members who have no contribution with the EPF for at least 2 consecutive months during the application.Members who are still working but have experienced a basic salary reduction of 30% and above after 1 March 2020.
For this category:
No supporting documents will be requiredAutomatic approval based on EPF internal dataMembers only need to apply online through via their i-Sinar website.
Payment for eligible members will begin from mid-January 2021.
Credit: EPF
Category 2
This category is for members who are still employed but experience a reduction in overall income of 30% and above (including reduction of salaries and allowances, or deduction of overtime work claims) after March 1, 2020.
Do note that you’ll need to have supporting documents to apply:
Salary slip before and after income reductionNotice of termination or deduction of allowances and / or overtime claims.
If you don’t have any of those documents, EPF said any other supporting documents such as bank statements or employer confirmation letters will be considered.
For category 2, applications for i-Sinar can be made online starting 11 January 2021.
EPF said members will notified about the status of their application within two to three weeks after they’ve applied.
Payment will be made before the end of the following month after the approval is given.
Credit: Malay Mail
How it works
EPF said eligible members can start applying from 21 December 2020.
The funds will be credited by the end of the month following their i-Sinar application and the first crediting will start in January 2021.
Advances will be made over a period of six (6) months from the first date of crediting.
How much you can take out depends on the amount that you have in your Account 1.
Recently, the government made changes to the amount and have allowed withdrawals of up to RM10,000.
Here’s the updates:
Members with a balance of RM100,000 and below in Account 1
Can make withdrawals up to a maximum of RM10,000. Payment will be made in stages within a maximum period of six (6) monthsFirst payment up to a maximum amount of RM5,000.
Members with a balance of more than RM100,000 in Account 1
Can make a maximum withdrawal of 10% or RM60,000 (whichever is lower). Payment will be made in stages over a maximum of six (6) months First payment of up to RM10,000.
Credit: EPF
BUT, you have to put the money back later
EPF said that members who want to apply for the i-Sinar facility will be required to replace the full amount advanced.
They added that all future contributions will be 100% credited to Account 1 until the amount is given back. After that, contributions will revert to the original distribution of 70% to Account 1 and 30% to Account 2.
To determine the right amount to be applied under i-Sinar and ensure sustainability during the crisis, members are strongly urged to first seek financial advice from EPF’s Retirement Advisory Services (RAS) and/or the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK).Employees Provident Fund
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) also denied that members had to repay the i-Sinar advance facility from Account 1.
Instead, the EPF said that the amount paid from Account 1 would be replaced with member contributions in the future.

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No Texting Colleagues “Dear” And “Sayang” For Civil Servants, It’s Sexual Harassment

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Civil servants are cautioned to stop texting their colleagues using terms like “dear” or “sayang,” based on a checklist distributed to government departments and agencies by the Public Services Commission (PSC) last month.

The terms of endearment are considered a form of sexual harassment. Other forms of harassment include “sexting,” which is sending indecent pictures or text messages with sexual connotations.
Civil servants who engage in extramarital affairs among each other will also result in disciplinary action against those involved.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the checklist was drawn up by the PSC’s promotions and discipline division to refine the charges brought against a civil servant at a disciplinary hearing.
The PSC said victims must specify whether they were touched, caressed, kissed, or hugged when filing a sexual harassment complaint to the disciplinary board. The victims must also specify if any of the actions made them feel uneasy, insulted, or disturbed.
For those filing a complaint about extramarital affairs, they must include information such as the duration of the alleged affair and the rank of the involved civil officers.
Aside from sexual harassment, the checklist included drug-related offences, going AWOL (absent without official leave), using fake medical certificates, issuing unauthorised public or social media statements, and violating government procurement procedures.

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‘Public Servant’ Beats Up Matchmaking Agent After They Couldn’t Find Him A Match

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A desperately single man was recorded on video beating up a female matchmaking agent inside an elevator in Kuala Lumpur when the service failed to find him a ‘match’ after six months.

CCTV footage of the incident shows the man hitting the woman on the head and kicking her inside the lift before dragging her out by her hair.
According to Cheras Police, the woman suffered bleeding injuries to the head and received treatment at the Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital (HCTM) there.
Their investigation found that the man’s rage was triggered by a misunderstanding between him and the woman who was employed with a matchmaking site called ‘Matrimony’ and had paid RM2,500 in order for them to find him a mate.
Police identified the suspect as a “public servant” and said that he would be “called to provide a statement to assist investigations.”
The case was being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code (Act 574) for voluntarily injuring another person. If found guilty the suspect may face jail time of up to a year, a RM2,000 fine or both

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Didn’t Get The Job? Blame The Colour Of Your Top

When youâ€™re getting ready for a job interview, do you ever think about what colour you should wear?
Colours can affect you psychologically. It can change your mood, the way you think and even how people perceive you. Colours can also change your heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
Of course, the psychological effect of colours isnâ€™t a magical super control method, but there are generalities that can be gleaned from decades of scientific research on the patterns between what people think about each colour.
So, before you get dressed, or pick out a colour to paint your home, it might be good to keep this in mind.
Blue
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Blue is almost always associated with bright blue skies and the deep blue sea, which in turn remind us of feelings of calmness and stability.
People are also more likely to tell you that blue is their favourite colour more than any other shade. This is because blue has a calming effect on people.
Wearing blue will give others the perception that you are stable, calm, that you know what youâ€™re doing and youâ€™re an expert in your field. Seeing blue also brings thoughts of trustworthiness to mind.
This is why blue is a good colour to wear for a job interview.
Blue is also a good colour for a man to wear on the first date. Women love stable men, and the colour can be calming and help both you and your date feel more relaxed.
Red
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Red is the colour of passion, and also the colour of aggression. This is because red also increases metabolism and raises blood pressure. This is why the colour is commonly used for stop signs and fire engines.
Wearing red will generally result in others finding you more attractive compared to when they see you in other colours. It sends your heart racing, which makes the colour great on a woman during a first date.
However, the aggressiveness of red doesnâ€™t make it a good choice for the office or to an interview. This colour can be seen as a bit hostile in these environments and has been linked to impaired analytical reasoning.
Yellow
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Yellow is the happiest of all colours and usually stimulates feelings of joy and the perception of youth.
However, yellow is also considered an unstable colour, and can be over-energising for an interview or to wear to work. Many people also tend to dislike the colour and it can make the wearer look naive and weak.
Interestingly, yellow is a good colour to use around food or in kitchens because warm colours such as yellow can help stimulate appetite.
Orange
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Orange is a very high energy colour and is considered the colour of stimulation and enthusiasm.
Itâ€™s not as aggressive as red but still catches attention. In fact, orange has a nice mix of redâ€™s passion and yellowâ€™s joy.
Research has found that orange can increase oxygen supply to the brain and stimulate brain activity, producing an energising effect.
In this sense, orange is a perfect colour to wear to the gym, for sports and for athletes too.
Green
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The colour green is commonly equated to nature, the leaves and trees in the forest.
This leafy colour denotes freshness, safety, and harmony. It has been linked to more creative thinking and is commonly associated with money and the â€œgoâ€ signal for a traffic light.
All these characteristics are great in the workplace, home offices, and art studios.
The colour green is also restful on the eyes and produces the least amount of eyestrain. So, if you were thinking about changing the background picture on your desktop, one with green hues would be perfect.
Purple
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Purple is the perfect balance between redâ€™s intensity and energy, and blueâ€™s relaxation and stability.
The colour tends to remind people of royalty, luxury, power, wisdom, creativity and magic – for its rare occurrence in nature. However, this also means that too much purple can also appear artificial.
Purple also used to be one of the most expensive colours to reproduce, making it sometimes associated with royalty. These days, itâ€™s often linked to premium products or services.
Less saturated versions of purple, such as violet or lavender are perfect for an aura of sophistication during an interview or at the workplace.
Brown
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Much like green, brown is also often generalised to nature as itâ€™s commonly seen as the colour of strong tree trunks and soil.
Feelings of stability and solidity often accompany this colour, which is also commonly seen as a masculine colour.
Different shades of brown can invoke different emotions. Warmer browns can cause a person to feel warmth, protected, secure, dependability or resilience. While duller shades might invoke more negative emotions such as isolation, sadness, and loneliness.
If youâ€™re a woman in a predominantly male workplace, wearing a chocolate brown suit can make you appear more credible.
Black
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Black is a very powerful colour and can be associated with a sophisticated lifestyle – think of the Grammy awards, a formal dinner suit, or even a little black dress.
It is an intimidating colour that shows the person wearing it as setting themselves apart from others. It is considered elegant and can have a thinning effect of the body too, which is always a plus point.
Black can convey feelings of mystery and seriousness, as well as indicate strength and discipline. This colour doesnâ€™t usually express many emotions. Instead, it conceals them (feelings and curves!), giving the person wearing the colour an air of superiority.
If you want to be treated seriously during an interview or at work, wearing a typical black suit with a splash of blue or green could help that.
Grey
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Out of all the colours, grey is probably the most passive colour.
Grey is the colour of conformism, not having any personality of its own and tends to imply that the person wearing it is uninvolved and lacking energy. It also makes one appear unattached, impartial, neutral, but also indecisive.
Grey in itâ€™s darker tones becomes extraordinary and mysterious – like black. On the other hand, itâ€™s lighter tones remind us of the precious metal silver, becoming more dynamic and highlighting.
The colour is both still and emotionless, which can make it a strong and steady colour that evokes feelings of cool and self-restraint too.
If you like wearing grey, pairing it with a brighter colour such as blue, or brown, can help offset the more passive vibes of this colour in the workplace or during an interview.
White
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White is commonly associated with cleanliness and perfection. It is also linked to being clean, pure and fresh. In the medical profession, doctors wear white coats giving the impression of being clean and promoting health.
White is also connected to openness and honesty, it can represent purity and innocence. It is also associated with heaven and is the colour of the clouds.
However, wearing too much white can denote timidity and sterility which is not good for the workplace. Itâ€™s a safe choice for a shirt, but should be coupled with other strong colours.
Colour your life!
Colours affect our mood and how other people perceive us. But theyâ€™re not the only thing that makes a difference. You probably can still get the job if you wear a yellow shirt to your interview.
Though, when given the choice, picking a colour that will work for you, and not against you will definitely help your chances.

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My Pregnant Daughter Had To Come Home And Only Tested Positive After, Says Mother

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The mother of a pregnant woman who is Covid-19 positive from Kuala Krai, Kelantan, defends the return of her child and begs the public to stop criticizing her online, according to reports by MalaysiaKini.
Norazlina Abdul Rahim, 50, said her daughter returned to her kampung not for Aidilfitri but to give birth after being 35 weeks pregnant.
She said it was difficult for her daughter to do so in Ampang, Kuala Lumpur as her husband was working and they also have a three-year-old child.
Norazlina also said that her 32-year-old daughter had obtained the permission to return to Kelantan and is expected to give birth on June 19.
According to reports, the woman is currently being treated at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II.
Director-General of Health, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the woman was only positively diagnosed with Covid-19 when she visited a mother and child clinic in Kelantan to undergo a routine checkup.

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Malaysia’s Council of Churches Release Additional Guidelines For Reopening

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As the authorities mull over standard operating procedures (SOP) for the reopening of places of worship, the Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) has already prepared additional guidelines for services.
Aimed at prioritising safety at home and in worship, CCM states that they will reopen churches only in green zones with no more than 30 individuals (between ages 15-70) as stipulated by the National Security Council.
CCM general secretary Rev Dr Hermen Shastri told FMT that only 30 church committee members in green zones such as the priest or pastor, musicians and other helpers are allowed to conduct the service.
 Rev Dr Hermen Shastri, General Secretary, Council of Churches of Malaysia.(Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)
In a statement,Dr Hermen explains that worship time is limited to one and a half hours, with at least two hours gap between different worship services. While online streaming of services will continue, other services like weddings, funerals and prayer meetings will only be held when needed.
CCM also emphasises that there should be no physical contact at all during worship, prohibiting laying hands on others and sharing of communion trays.
Additionally, CCM requires that all church halls be sanitised immediately after use.
When announcing the extension of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) until 9th June, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the government will allow the opening of places of worship, pending the release of official SOPs.
The SOP and guidelines for non-Muslim places of worship is expected to be out today, 19th May.

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[VIDEO] Sungai Damansara Pollution Fears After White Foam With Chemical Smell Spotted Around Ara Damansara

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Residents around Sungai Damansara have raised concerns about the river possibly being polluted with chemicals after white foam with a strange smell was spotted this week.

In a report by Malay Mail, the first sighting of the foam happened on 1st May behind PPR Subang. A resident noticed the river’s surface was coated in a blanket of white foam and there was reportedly a chemical smell similar to a drain cleaner.
White foam spotted covering large stretches of Sungai Damansara around midnight on 1st May.(Screenshot from @bijibiji.initiative/Instagram)
Dead fishes were spotted at Sungai Damansara the next day.
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Footage of the foamy, contaminated river was then shared by social enterprise Biji-Biji Initiative onto social media with the question:
River Pollution Sungai Damansara. We Need Answers.
“This can’t be natural and this can’t be safe. Who has the answers and who is responsible?” read the caption
The aforementioned resident who noticed the pollution was actually Taylor’s Me.reka Makerspace director William Koong who was shocked by the sight.
This is messed up… This is what’s going back into our water system when we’re already having water problems and this is what’s going back into it.William Koong via Biji-Biji Initiative

In the comments of the video, William confirmed that he had already lodged a report with the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).
However, when Malay Mail called up MBPJ, a spokesperson informed the daily that they were unable to provide any comment as river management fell under the jurisdiction of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID).
Sungai Damansara is a river in Selangor that runs from Sungai Buloh to Shah Alam. It’s also home to otters.

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Terengganu Creates Online Platform For A Digital Bazar Ramadan

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Malaysian Muslims are getting anxious about the prospect of celebrating the fasting month of Ramadan in light of the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) and the larger Covina-19 pandemic.
i hope covid habis before puasa aminnn— stayathomeâ™¡ (@zahirahnahhhh) March 30, 2020
Do we have hope to be completely free from covid-19 before Ramadhan :') i really wanna enjoy puasa vibes, tarawih vibes, and the excitement of hearing radio about the Eid Mubarak announcement.— joules (@luvrjoules) March 26, 2020
cant wait for this RMO to end & by that means Covid-19 is gone, everyoneâ€™s safe, we all can go to bazaar, perform tarawikh, buka puasa with family, relatives and close friends, balik raya, keluar dating, makan souffle, gi park date sebab semua dah gemok dan lain lain.— Ë—ËË‹ too turnt ansywni ËŽËŠË— (@ainsyawani) March 29, 2020
After all, whatâ€™s puasa without the wondrous sight and sounds of our many bustling markets and bazaars as well as the delicious delicacies that, for some, would only be available once a year.
Shout out to the bubur lambuk fans out there.(Credit: Asia Tatler)
Well in order to boost the peopleâ€™s Ramadan spirit, fill their appetites, and as a means to keep the local economy moving, Terengganu plans to provide an online platform for this yearâ€™s bazar Ramadan.
According to the state government, Terengganu entrepreneurs may register their businesses at the online bazaar made available in the second week of April.
Though there was no mention of how the system (whether its a website or mobile appâ€¦) would look, feel or generally function, state officials did explain that the online bazaar would only use electronic payment services or e-Wallets for all sales and transactions.
So far, Terengganu is the only state that has banned bazar Ramadans in light of the pandemic.

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What Does The Moon Have To Do With When & How Long We Get To Celebrate Hari Raya?

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“Hari Raya lasts for an entire month,” is a phrase often thrown around a lot here in Malaysia, describing how the day of celebration for Aidilfitri can last for the whole month of Syawal.

But did you know that according to Islam, the length of time that passes in a single ‘month’ can either be shorter of longer depending on where we are?
This is all thanks to our closest astronomical neighbour, the moon!
Follow the moon
Generally speaking, one month is equal to the time it takes for the moon to orbit around our planet Earth. This journey will take it roughly 27 days to complete. During which, the moon will go through all of its eight different phases as it passes through the night sky.
Now it takes around 29 and a half days for the moon to completely cycle through all of its phases.
This corresponds to the length of almost a calendar month according to our modern ‘solar’ based Gregorian calendar.
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Each month begins with the ‘new moon’.(Credit: Freepik)
The Islamic calendar or Hijrah calendar is synchronized exactly according to the phases of the moon.
The beginning of each Islamic calendar month will start with each new ‘waxing crescent moon’ or the first time the moon would be visible in the sky. In Islam, this is called the Hilal and it can only be seen after the ‘new moon’ phase.
The crescent moon is also known locally here in Malaysia as the ‘anak bulan’.
Now in most cultures that use a lunar-based calendar, the appearance of the new moon usually marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle or simply the start of a new month.
Because of this difference, the new moon will always fall towards the end of the month on or on the 27th, 28th and 29th day of the Islamic calendar.
As it takes around 29 and a half days for the moon to go through all of its phases, the Islamic calendar simply relies on the moon to determine if that particular month needs to be 29 days long or 30 days long – to make up for the half days that it took for the new crescent moon to appear.
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How it works?
On the 29th of each Islamic calendar month, Muslims will look to see if the crescent moon is visible in the sky after sunset.
If they can see the moon, then the new month will begin tomorrow and that month only lasts 29 days.
If the crescent moon can’t be seen in the sky, then it means that the month that they’re in now will extend to 30 full days.
Sighting of the moon
Every year, Islamic religious authorities –  along with a few amateur astronomers –  would traditionally participate in the annual moon sighting or ‘rukyah’ events hosted across the country to determine when the following Islamic calendar month will begin.
Religious Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri performing the rukyah on top of KL Tower.(Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)
Because the moon will appear in a different position in the sky depending on where we are, this is done to more accurately determine the dates of big celebrations we have here in Malaysia like the first day of the month of Ramadan and of course Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
And each year, the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal will take into account these sightings with calculations also known as the ‘hisab‘ to announce the official date of Hari Raya celebrations.
Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad would make an appearance either one or two nights before Aidilfitri to announce the coming of Hari Raya.(Credit: YouTube/Muhammad Wasif)
It’s simply amazing just how many ways we humans have come out with to record the passage of time. But if you’re scared that time’s precious moments might slip you away, why not have a sporty Tissot Seastar timepiece to get your life synchronized.
The Tissot Seastar 1000 Quartz Chrono wristwatch is specifically designed for those who love to live life on the edge.
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5 incredible moments from the Chivas & Man Utd Football Club pop-up that you’d love

In case you missed it, Sunday night (20th October) was a pretty big day for Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) as they went head to head with arch-rivals Liverpool at the Old Trafford Stadium.

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While United managed to end Liverpool’s 17-game winning streak in the English Premier League with a 1-1 draw, the moments leading up to the thrilling showdown were celebrated in exceptional style back here thanks to Chivas Regal Malaysia.
Together with MUFC, Chivas arranged for a fantastic 3-day pop-up event called Chivas The Blend from 18th to 20th October at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club in Kuala Lumpur.

Chivas The Blend
(Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia)

With a glass of Chivas’ warm scotch in one hand and a smile
on their face, here are 5 incredible moments that visitors loved from the Chivas & Man Utd Football Club pop-up event!
1. A Whisky Masterclass
Fans of the Scottish spirit got the chance to blend a whisky concoction of their very own creation under the watchful eye of Chivas Brand Ambassador for Malaysia Jasper Epsom.

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

2. A Mini Music Festival with a Theatrical Twist
Did you know that Chivas XV does more than just whisky? They actually created a pretty cool musical experience called Electronic Theatrical Music (ETM). Just like a blended whisky that’s full of surprises, the ETM is a blend of various artistic performances and endeavours into nightlife.

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

So it’s a trippy experience where electronic music meets ballet, opera, gymnastic contortions, dancers and even illusionists!
At the pop-up event, the 90-minute theatrics was led by Sumo Eleven with catchy beats by locally renowned DJ duo B.A.T.E.

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

PS: This high-octave musical experience will soon be coming to selected clubs in Malaysia, so stay tuned for updates!
3. Cocktail Concerts
Listen, Chivas really loves putting on a jaw-dropping show so even the event cocktails are a performance piece.

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

Before enjoying the 5 bespoke Chivas cocktails and their myriad of floral, citrus, fruity, creamy or smoky flavours, visitors got to witness world-class mixologists shaking up the drinks in sync with a laser light show!

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

4. A fine dining show
What does one eat to match a superb glass of scotch? Well, Chef Raymond Tham of BETA KL had an answer.
By some stroke of genius (and maybe magic), he crafted a delectable yet super fun multi-sensory 15-course canape dining experience to complement the complex 85 flavours blend found in the Chivas 18.

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

In fact, diners had the time of their lives deconstructing the enchanting dishes!

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

5. The Match Day Grand Finale
Despite all the hypnotic excitement of Chivas The Blend, no one could forget the highly anticipated Man Utd vs Liverpool match.
In the Theatre of Dreams – which was essentially a dome theatre – psyched football fans watched the entire match in great detail as it was broadcasted on a 360 degree screen including the ceiling!

Credit: Chivas Regal Malaysia

There you have it, ALL the incredible moments from the Chivas & Man Utd Football Club pop-up that took place last weekend!
If you’ve got a case of FOMO, don’t worry! Stay tuned to TRP and Chivas Malaysia’s Facebook page for updates on more cool events like these.
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The Great ‘Saman’ Sale Is Back; Enjoy RM50 Flat Rate

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The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is giving a special discount for all traffic summonses.

The public will only need to pay RM50 for each offence.
The discount, which includes offences in 2022 and before, is ongoing until 21 May.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mat Kasim Karim said this special rate announced by the government is more lucrative compared to the one offered by the police recently which was only up to 60 per cent.
1. Berbeza dengan tawaran diskaun saman Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) sehingga 60 peratus sempena Peringatan Hari Polis ke-216 baru-baru ini, tawaran yang diumumkan kerajaan semalam lebih berbaloi kerana orang awam hanya perlu bayar RM50 untuk satu saman. pic.twitter.com/BcZsK2rm3Z— Jabatan Komunikasi Komuniti (J-KOM) (@dccomm_gov) April 19, 2023
It is to give a chance to the public to settle summonses however the discount is not applicable to summonses where the cases are pending in court.
He said the reduction of almost 85 to 86 per cent is part of the government’s effort to reduce the burden faced by the people.
Mat Kasim noted that those with unpaid summonses would not be able to renew their license and road tax.
Ada saman polis?Diskaun sehingga 21 Mei. RM50 setiap satu. Jangan lupo bayar gais. pic.twitter.com/mpkzIRljjA— Afif Rus (@m0d0) April 21, 2023
The public is urged to make full use of the opportunity offered by the government, especially for those with non-compoundable summonses.
Over the years, the police have offered discounts or other options for individuals to pay off their traffic fines.
While many are happy to embrace the discounts, some are against it and called it a waste of public resources.
They feel that it encourages people to delay settling their summonses and repeat their offences.
Bila kena sama oleh polis trafik berjuta2 ringgit tak bayar tunggu pengampunan diskaun saman baru bayar ada juga yg tak bayar Cuba buat undang2 ketat Bila saman kena saman pemandu mcm Singapura bkn saman no kereta Jika tak bayar saman ikut tak boleh pandau kereta di jln raya https://t.co/PxrFzfyEQf— Ghazali Resab@gmill (@GhazaliResab) April 20, 2023

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[Watch] Malaysia Beats Bangladesh 4-1 To Qualify For 2023 Asian Cup

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A resounding 4-1 win over Bangladesh last night means that the Malayan Tigers have achieved the target to qualify for next year’s Asian Cup set by the national team’s head coach Kim Pang Gon.

Gollllllllll⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽⚽Malaysia 1 Bangladesh 0 pic.twitter.com/qXuOr0ZDoa— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) June 14, 2022
Malaysia took an early lead resulting from a penalty which was converted by Safawi Rasid in the 16th minute before Bangladesh equalised through Mohd Ibrahim in the 31st minute.
MALAYSIA 1-1 BANGLADESH pic.twitter.com/C7iXK4ZXd9— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) June 14, 2022
Despite knowing that a simple draw is enough to qualify due to the result from other groups, Malaysia however continue to press and was rewarded with another goal, scored by centre-back Dion Cools in the 38th minute.
MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 2-1 🇧🇩 BANGLADESH pic.twitter.com/bSBJvxtVCe— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) June 14, 2022
Syafiq Ahmad, who captained the side in place of Farizal Marlias who was dropped to the bench following his howler in the previous match, scored a thumping header in the 47th minute to double the Malayan Tigers lead.
3 -1 pic.twitter.com/7Hw9VtB3wZ— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) June 14, 2022
Darren Lok, who was brought in to replace Syafiq, completed the score line in the 73rd minute with a simple tap in after receiving a cross from the right.
Malaysia 4 Bangladesh 1 pic.twitter.com/psyKlxKT1a— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) June 14, 2022
What’s Next For Harimau Malaya?
Following the win, Malaysia finished the Round III 2023 Asian Cup Qualifiers Group E in second place with six points, three points behind group winners Bahrain.
Last night’s win also means Malaysia qualify for the first time on merit to the Asian Cup finals since the 1980 edition which was hosted Kuwait.
The last time Malaysia competed in the Asian Cup Finals was in 2007 when it co-hosted the tournament with Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore.
The 2023 Asian Cup finals, will be the first time that 24 nations are competing in the tournament since its inception.
The tournament venue is yet to be determined after China withdrew from hosting it due to the ongoing Covid pandemic in the country.

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CMCO For KL, Selangor & Sabah Extended till Jan 14

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The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) for Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Sabah has been extended till 14 January 2021.

It has also been extended in Seremban, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, and in Mukim 12 (Barat Daya) and Mukim 13 (Timur Laut) Penang.
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today at a press conference that the decision to extend the CMCO is due to the still-high number of Covid-19 cases.
MOH informs that a total of 29,272 Covid-19 cumulative cases were recorded in the last two weeks (14-27 December) in Selangor. Within these two weeks, Selangor recorded 8,194 new cases and all 9 districts are now red zones.
Meanwhile in Kuala Lumpur, MOH notes there is still a sharp increase in cases and formation of new Covid-19 clusters. Kuala Lumpur records a total of 12,494 cumulative cases as of 27 December.
He notes that Malaysia will be living with the threat for a while.
While every country has their own strategy in dealing with Covid-19, the reality is that human lives will continue to face this threat. Every country pretty much agrees that we will live with Covid-19 like previous epidemic outbreaks like dengue.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Current guidelines for areas under the CMCO still apply. See the full translation of the latest guidelines (18 December) here.

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Prankster Orders 20 Burgers From Home Business, Ghosts When Food Is Delivered

While some people are trying to stay alive during this MCO by starting their own home business making and delivering food, some actively want to watch the world burn.
A prankster ordered 20 burger sets worth a total of RM140 from a homemade burger seller, asking for it to be delivered to a Public Bank branch off Jalan Klang Lama.
When the seller requested that the money banked in beforehand, the prankster faked not knowing how to use online banking, claiming that “her son went out already”. The prankster then assured the seller that they will pay in cash.
The seller then made the food and waited for the prankster to show up, only to be met with a dismissive Whatsapp message that told her it was merely “a prank”, and claimed to be “ginnyboy from YouTube”.
All the burgers the seller prepared for the prankster.(Credit: Twitter)
Netizens readily assumed that this was meant to frame local content creator Jin Lim who goes by the moniker Jinnyboy, as the name was misspelled. A quick YouTube search finds no revelant results for “ginnyboy” other than an account with 3 subscribers and videos from 7 years ago which were not filmed in Malaysia.
Jin Lim himself has made a public announcement on his Facebook account as well, stating that “my last prank was on radio, almost 7 years ago”. He then suggests that the prankster be reported to the police.
Since the original tweet included the phone number of the prankster, many netizens have tried to call and text the number without any success. It is believed that the prankster has since switched off their phone.
Other netizens cautioned for online sellers to always ask for payment first to protect themselves from unscrupulous buyers.
According to the Tweet, all 20 burgers were sent to an orphanage home.
See the tweet here:

From FB: since you like to prank, the god will prank with you too. pic.twitter.com/hpgznmgbGG— JVChong (@JV_Chong) April 25, 2020


One Batch Of Malaysian Instant Noodle Brand Found To Contain Carcinogenic Substance

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Remember all the times your mother would say, “Eat some more instant noodles la then get cancer!”

She may just be right this time.
Taipei’s Health Department has found two types of Southeast Asian instant noodles to be carcinogenic.
According to Focus Taiwan, ethylene oxide — a chemical compound associated with lymphoma and leukaemia– was detected in a batch of Malaysia’s Ah Lai White Curry Noodles and a batch of Indonesia’s Indomie Special Chicken Flavour noodles.
Taipei’s Department of Health said that ethylene oxide was detected in both the noodles and flavour packet of the Malaysian product but only in the flavour packet of the Indonesian product.
As reported by Focus Taiwan, Taiwan’s Toxic and Chemical Substances Bureau, ethylene oxide is poisonous when consumed or inhaled.
Furthermore, ethylene oxide can also seriously irritate the skin and eyes of anyone who comes into contact with the substance and even trigger birth and hereditary defects.
Taipei authorities have since ordered for the noodles to be pulled off the shelves and the products’ importers to be fined between NT$60,000 and NT$200 million.

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‘Sepet The Musical’ Is Coming Back To The Stage This August For A Limited Run

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If you loved watching Sepet The Musical when it was streamed on YouTube for free during the Movement Control Order (MCO), then you’ll love watching the touching performances in person when the production returns to the stage this August.
With live performances permitted from 1st July, this critically acclaimed adaptation of Yasmin Ahmad’s masterpiece film, Sepet, will be KL’s first theatrical production since MCO.
This is all thanks to the Liver & Lung theatre company who wanted to celebrate their recent win at the Boh Cameronian Arts Award for Best Direction for Sepet The Musical.
Sepet The Musical ran for three sold-out weeks in Kuala Lumpur, last September.
Directing Sepet The Musical was a life changing experience. We wanted to celebrate the win by reviving the show for new audiences and bring the hope that Yasmin Ahmad inspired to a post-Covid world. It’s time that Malaysia enjoys theatre again.Shafeeq Shajahan, Director & Co-founder of Liver & Lung.

The revival of the critically acclaimed musical will see co-founder of Liver & Lung and Best Direction in Musical Theatre Award at the BOH Cammies Shafeeq Shahjan return to the director’s seat.
Joshua Gui and Badrika Bahadur also return to star as star-crossed lovers Jason and Orked respectively.

Not only that, director of the musical and co-founder of Liver & Lung, Shafeeq Shahjan wants viewers to come dressed in their best Sepet-inspired cotton baju kurungs.
While audiences will laugh, cry and cheer Jason and Orked in the 2 hour 45 minute musical, they will also be privy to a brand new musical Songs Inspired by A Little Life with a 30-minute preview.

The production’s double bill run will be staged over three weekends in August (Fridays through Sundays), in partnership with GMBB mall in Bukit Bintang:
7th to 9th August14th to 16th August21st to 23rd August
As with the new normal, there will be health standard operating procedures (SOP) in place which include temperature screening, face masks, 1-metre social distancing and limited seating capacity.
Shafeeq also exclaims that food will be served “MCO-style.”
Tickets for the long-awaited production can be purchased at the Liver & Lung website (HERE).

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GE15 Can Happen At Any Time, Says PAS

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With the country in the midst of political uncertainty and calls from both sides of the political aisle on holding snap elections to determine the country’s future, Malaysia’s sole Islamic political party is saying that the country’s 15th general election (GE15) can happen at any moment.
PAS MP Datuk Dr. Khairuddin Aman Razali said that the party was gearing up for the possibility of forming a new central government.
PAS had been vocal on holding elections after the former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad vacated the premiership and ushering the transition to the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
According to Khairuddin, the decision now lies in the hands of Muhyiddin on whether to continue pushing forward with the current administration or to completely dissolve the Dewan Rakyat to make way for GE15.
If we feel that we have won the hearts of the people, then it’s a good time for us to get a new government through elections to determine the mandate.PAS MP Datuk Dr. Khairuddin Aman Razali via Berita Harian
Notably, based on the Federal Constitution, the power to dissolve Parliament lies in the hands of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong with advice from the Prime Minister.
At the moment, both the PN government as well as the Pakatan Harapan (PH) opposition have yet to publicly back up claims that either coalition has enough support in Parliament to form a stable central government body.
Previously, the nation’s Election Commission (EC) announced that it was prepared to host the country’s next general election in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis.

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[Watch] Dismantling CCTV And Jumping On Car, Culprit Is Now Wanted By Police

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Police are looking for a man who deliberately dismantled a CCTV camera in a shopping mall parking lot.

The police also wanted the man as he had stepped on a car and used a fire extinguisher for no reason.
The incident happened at Tamarind Square mall in Cyberjaya recently.
Video clips of the incident also went viral on social media.
Based on the footage, the suspect was seen loitering in the shopping mall parking lot and behaving suspiciously.
He also stepped onto a car for no apparent reason, rummaged through the motorcycles in the parking area and used a fire extinguisher in the parking lot.
He wore a red shirt with black shorts and carried an orange cross-body bag.
Caught on CCTV & dashcam. Lelaki berkelakuan pelik di parking lot Tamarind Square. Kejadian pada 11 Ogos 2022. pic.twitter.com/zMvCmVqjfV— Cyberjaya Info (@Twt_Cyberjaya) August 13, 2022
Sepang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said in a statement that the police received a report on Saturday (13 August).
The management of Tamarind Square discovered the incident on 12 August when they checked the CCTV room and found that one of the cameras was not working.
The CCTV camera in question was thrown into the bushes near the building.
It has been recovered and reinstalled and is in good working order.
Investigation revealed that the distance between the removed CCTV camera and the car was only 150 metres.Sepang OCPD Assistant Commissioner Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof commenting on the ongoing investigation.
Police have identified the suspect and are currently investigating under Section 427 of the Penal Code for causing damage through acts of mischief.

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Here’s Everything Else The PM Said During The 3rd MCO Extension Announcement

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With the number of Covid-19 cases on a decline, the government has decided to give leeway on restrictions during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
It was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who also broke the news that the MCO will be extended to 12 May.
Students
Students who are still on campus and are unable to go home because of the MCO will be able to do so soon as the government is planning to bring them back with the advice of the Ministry of Health.
Muhyiddin said there are around 100,000 students who are stuck at their campuses and added that the government will announce the details on the matter soon.
Those stranded at their hometowns
For those who are in the village or elsewhere and want to return to their homes, the government is considering granting a one-time permission to allow them to go back.
This permission is only given to those who are trapped in the village or elsewhere before the government enforced the first MCO.
Those affected can register online or make an appointment at the police station for registration purposes.
MCO might be extended for longer
Although the MCO has been in effect for more than a month now, Muhyiddin hasn’t ruled out the possibility that the order will be extended in the future.
However, if Covid-19 cases continue to see a significant decline, the government is likely to gradually reduce restrictions on several sectors including the social sector.
With the possibility of the MCO period to be extended in the future, Muhyiddin said the government is studying ways to gradually revive the economy.
This includes developing short and medium term economic recovery plans to ensure economic activity can be revived quickly after the end of the MCO period.
He added that the government will also develop a comprehensive short-term, medium and long-term economic recovery plan.
The focus now is to identify measures and initiatives that will stimulate short and medium term economic growth, and encourage the confidence of the people and investors to revitalize the country.
Among the initiatives being planned are building capacity and skills of the people, promoting domestic spending, enhancing the resilience of industries including SMEs, and fostering a more positive investment environment for the future.
Subsequently, he also said the government will consider opening up other sectors and sub-sectors but it’s subject to stringent requirements.
This is to ensure that companies remain competitive and that employees can continue to work in a safe environment.

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We Tried Nasi Lemak Macarons And They Were Better Than You’d Think [Review]

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We were invited to try out a special new flavour at Elevete Patisserie, which regularly offers interesting new flavours of desserts for festive seasons.

This time, they are running a Merdeka & Malaysia Day Special that features 3 new desserts: the Milo Dinosaur Mini Cake, Macaron Gemilang, and Anak Malaysia Fatcarons.

Elevete Patisserie is pretty well-known for making gorgeous and probably the best macarons and fatcarons in town, but this time, head chef Edwin Chan is breaking boundaries and making a savoury, spicy Nasi Lemak fatcaron.
Yes, you read that right. It has homemade sambal and everything.
The Taste Test
The Nasi Lemak fatcaron is unassumingly nestled with other more reasonable flavours such as Milo Dinosaur, Sirap Bandung, Ondeh-Ondeh, Rose Lychee, and more.
Can you guess which one is the Nasi Lemak fatcaron?(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The special flavour may seem entirely at home in the middle of the fatcaron box with a Malaysian flag printed on fondant, but it hides an unexpected secret: it’s filled with spicy sambal, anchovies, and peanut bits.
You thought we were joking.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
‘Fatcarons’ is a portmanteau of ‘fat macarons’, in the sense that it has two layers of thick buttercream filling instead of just one and enough space in the middle for extra fillings.
This savoury macaron uses a lemongrass-and-ginger infused buttercream piped into two layers, then filled with anchovies and peanut bits, and finally squeezed with a generous amount of spicy homemade sambal into the remaining space.
The fragrance of nasi lemak hits you as you bite into the macaron, full of savoury tastes and interesting textures. The nasi lemak bits actually go super well with the earthy-and-bright flavour of the buttercream, while the macaron shell lends its crumbly yet chewy texture to create a solid base for the entire dessert.
Can you guess which one is the Nasi Lemak Fatcaron?(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
READ MORE: These Stunning Desserts With Super Local Flavours Are Perfect For Raya
We also got a chance to try their adorable Milo Dinosaur Mini Cake, which features little chocolate dinosaurs made of chocolate ganache on a bed of crushed Milo nuggets.
The cake itself is a naked moist chocolate sponge cake with a thick messy layer of condensed-milk-and-evaporated-milk buttercream in the middle, much like the real drink.
Three little chocolate dinosaurs trooping away.(Credit: Elevete Patisserie)
Unsurprisingly, the cake is a sweet treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth (and get the kids excited!), but it’s not abhorently sweet enough to make your jaw ache.
Instead, it tasted very much like an actual Milo Dinosaur drink in solid cake form, though you might need to pair it with a cup of hot tea to cut through the rich chocolate.
The Verdict
Despite the eyebrow-raising combination of flavours, I must admit that the Nasi Lemak fatcaron is a very pleasant surprise that I truly enjoyed.
Most people know macarons as very sweet desserts, but Edwin has made a bold decision to turn it savoury. Not only that, he made it with spicy sambal, not even sweet sambal, to be worked into the saccharine petit four. And it worked.
Head chef Edwin Chan shows us the Merdeka specials available at Elevete Patisserie.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
This Nasi Lemak fatcaron is a gamble that he took and it certainly paid off.
READ MORE: This Gorgeous Pandan Cake With Salted Gula Melaka Showcases Local Flavours Made Into Fancy Desserts
Try it for yourself on Elevete Patisserie’s website, or browse their selection of desserts for a more traditionally sweet dessert.

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Forget Arabica Coffee, Have You Tried Malaysia’s Own Liberica Coffee?

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Did you know that Malaysia grows our own coffee? There are three main varieties of coffee beans: Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica, which contributes around 60%, 40%, and 1% of the world’s coffee supply globally.

However, Malaysia mainly grows Liberica coffee, because the Arabica and Robusta does not grow well in our weather and clay-like soil.
Liberica coffee is also labour-intensive with irregularly shaped coffee beans that do not play well with large-scale machine farming, which is why farmers around the globe would prefer to grow Arabica, which is in much higher demand as well.
Liberica coffee beans are irregular in shape compared to Arabica beans which are round.(Credit: My Liberica)
Yet Liberica, despite being difficult to grow with low demand on the market, is a hidden gem best suited for Malaysian tastes.
Kopi gets real kao!
Most Malaysians would be most familiar with Arabica coffee beans, widely used in coffee shop chains like McCafe and Starbucks, and even artisanal coffee shops.
Yet we would be missing out on the uniquely deliciously sweet and thick coffee made with Liberica– made just the way we like it.
For Malaysians who like kopi kao for their intense flavour, Liberica is your best bet with its strong flavour profiles, sweet floral fruitiness (depending on how the beans were pollinated), and thick taste.
Liberico has a fruity and floral flavour unique to its kind.(Credit: Envato)
In fact, the way we like our coffee is likely shaped by the Liberica itself, as the coffee used in Malaysian kopitiams is actually often a blend of Robusta and Liberica!
A struggling cuppa
Despite the unique flavour we get from Liberica coffee, it’s a struggling product. Liberica is irregularly shaped with a thick shell, and grows as a short tree instead of a shrub. It is not a machine-friendly product, meaning manual physical labour is required to farm Liberica coffee cherries, remove the tough pulp, and dial in the right roast profile.
All the manual labour required means that even when quality Liberica is picked, processed, and sold, it is expensive.
Additionally, because the demand for Liberica coffee is low, the profit margin on Liberica is also nothing to shout about.
At the end of the day, our domestic Liberica coffee would end up about the same price as imported Grade 1 Ethiopian Arabica coffee!
These are the Arabica coffee beans that are much more well-known.(Credit: Envato)
As a result, farmers would rather turn to “richer” crops such as palm oil which provides a much more profitable yield.
New farmers are also not too keen to take up Liberica as a crop to invest in, so existing Liberica farms are all smaller-scale and run by the older generation– with no fresh blood to take over.
Where can you get it?
There is a small movement to garner more demand for Liberica coffee, first locally, then internationally.
For now, the best place to find Liberica coffee in all its forms is online on ecommerce platforms, although you may be able to come across some at confectionary stores selling local goods and produce.
As of now, My Liberica based in Johor Bahru is touted as the one and only specialty Liberica coffee bean producer that handles the entire process of Liberica coffee from farm to cup, and is on a mission to let Malaysians try their own locally grown coffee.
Those in Selangor may also visit Chop Guan Kee Coffee in Sungai Pelek as they advertise Liberica coffee as well.

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Another 106 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Malaysia Today

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Today the Health Ministry reports another 106 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Malaysia. This brings the new total of national cases to 1,624.
Out of the confirmed 106 new cases, 43 have been identified from the cluster of tabligh event attendees. The other 63 come from the other clusters currently being investigated by health officials.
There are currently 64 COVID-19 patients in ICU, including 24 of whom requiring mechanical ventilators assisting them to breathe.
Meanwhile, 24 more patients have reportedly recovered and discharged from the hospitals. The current total of recovered patients is 183, putting Malaysiaâ€™s recovery rate at 11.3%

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