Artist Reveals Another “Covid-19 Heroes” Mural After Vandalism Of Original Shah Alam Piece

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After the vandalism of the viral “Covid-19 heroes” mural in Shah Alam shocked the nation earlier this week, the artist has revealed another mural dedicated to the heroes and frontliners.

Debuting the piece on social media, Suhaimi Ali’s artistic tribute adorns the wall of a building at Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara.
This time, it features portraits of frontliners and first-responders who play an important role in the fight against Covid-19 including food delivery riders, medical personnel, Bomba, police, RELA as well as Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah against the Malaysian flag.
Suhaimi Ali’s newest mural dedicated to frontliners is located in Kota Damansara.(Credit: @saladeatfruit/Twitter)
The talented 27-year-old had begun work on 13th July, sharing updates on his social media and completed the stunning mural in less than a week.

Progress pic.twitter.com/F9D2u6uBNw— Mieyali (@miealimural93) July 16, 2020
With pictures of the new mural going viral now, many Malaysians were quick to threaten anyone who would dare vandalise this artwork.
Kasik sebat satu kali orang yang suka rosakkan karya orang lain ni. pic.twitter.com/TrAyTSQIGC— Hafizz Abu (@bergnsfw) July 21, 2020
Hope they dont destroy this one too😔✊— denn (@PeDennail) July 21, 2020
please protect it 😭— กิบส์ (@giibbsm) July 21, 2020
Suhaimi’s previous “Covid-19 heroes” mural in Shah Alam was the subject of great attention and even earned personal visits by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and Health DG. It was painted over after vandals defaced the piece on 20 July.
The police are currently searching for the vandals.

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Public Holiday For Selangor On 18 November

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Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari has declared 18 November a state holiday, in light of the 15th general election (GE15) happening on 19 November.

This is good news for those who are living or working in Selangor but plan to travel back to their hometowns to cast their decisive votes.
So far, Selangor is the only state to declare a public holiday, with Amirudin urging caretaker prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to declare 18 November a public holiday nationwide for all Malaysians to make it easier for them to vote on polling day.
Previously, Free Malaysia Today reported that the government is mulling whether to declare 18 November as a special public holiday so the rakyat can return home in time to cast their ballots.
Ismail Sabri said the proposal will be studied but has yet to make any official announcements regarding the decision.
Perak DAP chief Nga Kor Ming and the Congress of Unions of Employees in Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) were among those who had urged the government to declare 18 November as a public holiday.

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Umrah SOPs And Risk Assessment To Be Finalised In February

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The government will work out the risk assessment and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the reopening of umrah travel by mid-February.

Based on reports from Bernama, the Tourism Ministry and Health Ministry has discussed with stakeholders to get their feedback on the industry after the temporary travel ban was imposed.
They said that both Ministries will finalise the improvement proposals based on suggestions and the issues raised before presenting them during the next Covid-19 Quartet Ministers’ Meeting.
They’ve discussed issues raised by those involved in the umrah travel industry including the SOPs, refund, and flight rescheduling issues, insurance coverage, umrah travel reopening timeline, and recovery assistance for the industry.
The Health Ministry imposed a ban on travel to Saudi Arabia for umrah after a surge of Covid-19 cases were reported.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin mentioned previously that the ban will be for a month starting from 8 January.
READ MORE: 14% Of Umrah Covid Cases Were Not Vaccinated, Says KJ

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Malaysian passport just named 13th most powerful in the world, 2nd most powerful in Southeast Asia

Good news fellow itchy-footed Malaysians!
The Malaysian passport has been named 13th most powerful in the world!

This blessed news comes courtesy of the Henley Passport Index, a respected institution that ranked 199 passports using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Each passport is then ranked based on scores according to the
accessibility conditions below:

Visa-free access to countriesâ€“ 1 point per country
Access to countries requiring visa on arrival, a visitorâ€™s permit, or an electronic travel authority (ETA) upon entry â€“ 1 point per country
Access to countries requiring visa or e-visa before departure â€“ 0 points
Access to countries requiring pre-departure government approval â€“ 0 points

According to the conditions above, Malaysiaâ€™s passport scored a total of 176 points with visa-free access to 176 countries and visa required for 50 countries.

Picture Credit: Henley Passport Index

Not too bad right?
Actually, not bad at all!
In Southeast Asia, Malaysia has the 2nd most powerful passport, beaten only by Singapore (dammit!) but ahead of Bruneiâ€™s 3rd spot (yay!).

Picture Credit: @malayanball/Instagram

On a global scale, our neighbours did alright with Brunei at No 22, Indonesia at No 75 and Thailand at No 70.
But the real winners were Japan and Singapore at No 1 (dammit!),
followed by South Korea, Germany and Finland at No 2. While the 3rd spot
goes to Denmark, Italy and Luxembourg.

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There are also some interesting observations from the list, UAE
enters the top 20 for the first time, climbing a record-breaking 41 places over
the past decade.
Taiwan has also made great improvements, climbing 24 places
over the past ten years.

To no oneâ€™s surprise, in the last spot is Afghanistan. All
alone in the 109th place with a score of just 25.

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In case you want to check which country could bless your Instagram feed next, the Henley Passport Index also provides an extremely detailed list of countries you can access visa-free, with an e-visa,  visa on arrival, or normal visa.

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Time to start booking your flights, guys!

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PDRM To ‘Hunt’ For Cars With Fancy Plate Numbers In Your Housing Areas

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PDRM has issued 74,437 summonses for traffic-related violations under their Ops Khas (Registration Number) which was going on from 1 November to 30 November.
Bernama quoted Bukit Aman Trafic Enforcement and Investigation Department Director Datuk Mat Kasim Karim who mentioned that more than 20,000 of those offenses were related to drivers putting up fancy registrations on their vehicles.
Around 24,909 summonses were given out for registration numbers while the rest were for other traffic offenses.
Out of this number, 12,318 or 49.45% of the summonses were given out to motorcyclists, followed by motorists with 10,549 summonses or 49.45%.
Meanwhile, Berita Harian reported that the police also detained 11 individuals under the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987, three under the penal code, the Dangerous Drugs Act (20), and one for other offenses.
We also confiscated 111 vehicles to identify the driver, vehicle and stop an offense from continuing in accordance with Section 64 (1) APJ 1987. Vehicles seized can be claimed or released after the identity of the driver and vehicle is identified, the offense is stopped and released by the court.Bukit Aman Trafic Enforcement and Investigation Department Director Datuk Mat Kasim Karim
He said roadblock operations, accident prevention patrols, and periodic monitoring by traffic officers on main roads and housing areas would be further enhanced to detect road users displaying registration numbers that are not in accordance with regulations.
Mat Kasim added that authorities will maintain the concept of ‘zero tolerance’ and full enforcement in public areas.
In the meantime, he advised vehicle owners to immediately change and display the registration number according to the specifications, and failure to do so would lead to summonses and charges in court.

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Funs Over, Time To Renew Licenses & Road Tax, Says JPJ

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As the country shifts into the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period, and with more and more traffic crowding our streets, the authorities are reminding Malaysians to keep their licenses and road tax up to date.
According to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), 2.18 million driver’s licenses and 2.11 million road tax have yet to be renewed by the public since March when the nation first went into Covid-19 lockdowns.
Previously, the government had allowed an exemption for license and road tax renewals, for both personal and commercial uses, as government services were shut down following the Movement Control Order (MCO).
However, the Transport Ministry had mentioned that Malaysians would need to renew their on-the-road documentations within 30 days of the MCO being declared over.
With the public now free to roam about during the RMCO, JPJ is advising Malaysian road users to renew their expired driving licences, road tax and insurance as fast as possible.
JPJ will be opening all of its 855 service counters across the country in order to facilitate renewal processes as well as encouraging the public to utilize online services like MySIKAP and MyEG to get their renewals done to limit public interaction and exposure during the Covid-19 pandemic.
(Credit: FIrdaus Latif/Malay Mail)

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No need to renew driving licence during MCO


Johor Mum In Covid-19 EMCO Zone Describes It “Like The Hunger Games”

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As the number of Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Malaysia, the Health Ministry has identified several red zones across the nation.
Inside these red zones, certain locations have been put under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) when a sudden spread of the coronavirus is detected. Under the EMCO, all business activities are halted and no one is allowed to leave their homes, so it’s essentially a lockdown.
If you’ve ever wondered what life is like inside a Covid-19 red zone under lockdown, wonder no more.
Intan Nurdiyana, a makeup artist living in Simpang Renggam, Johor has taken to Twitter to show a glimpse of her life under EMCO, describing it similar to the dystopian fantasy adventure film The Hunger Games.
Sharing a video of welfare workers suited up in personal protective equipment (PPE), she explained that food will be sent to each home every two days, but the workers won’t come up to the house and greet you. Instead, the food supplies will be placed in front of the house. Then they’ll honk and leave.
It feels like The Hunger Games with different districts, each time they send over food supplies to lockdown areas.Intan Nurdiyana, Twitter.

https://twitter.com/intan_nurdiyana/status/1244596636434628609

The Hunger Games is a young adult dystopian novel series turned into films that depict a post-apocalyptic North America divided into â€œdistrictsâ€ with varying levels of poverty.
Another Twitter user @fyrasharifudin, also under lockdown, shared a clip of welfare workers dropping off food to his home.
They will usually put the food in front of your house and leave quickly. They won’t allow us to go out and approach them.@fyrasharifudin, Twitter.
Sameee energy here 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/KDD7F4Iwj4— Ù‡Ø§Ù†Ø§ (@fyrasharifudin) April 1, 2020
Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid and Bandar Baharu Dato’ Ibrahim Majid in Simpang Renggam, Kluang, Johor were placed under EMCO on midnight 27th March for 14 days after there was a spike in Covid-19 cases.
If that’s not dystopian enough, Intan’s 3-year-old son was recently taken away by ambulance for Covid-19 testing after the young child showed symptoms.
She told local news channel TV9 that she was truly frightened when the ambulance came to pick up her son. She wasn’t sure when she would be able to see her son again as Covid-19 patients were kept in isolation.

Thankfully, the results came back negative and the entire family is reunited. They’re currently doing their part in fighting the pandemic by staying at home and adhering to the EMCO.

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Overrated Products To Buy For 10.10, And Why We Absolutely Love Them

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It’s almost 10.10 and you know what that means? Sales galore on your favourite e-commerce platforms!

If you’re like me and excited at the prospect of a good deal, but don’t know what to buy, here are a few ideas the team at TRP have come up with a probable chance of being on sale because of all the hype surrounding it.
Ready, set, shop!
1. Air Fryer
(Credit: Shopee)
The popularity still hasn’t dwindled, and for good reason too. Not only is it a healthier option to “fry” food by using a fraction of the oil typically needed, but it’s also super fast.
It can also double up as an oven because anything you can bake, you can make in an air fryer.
The only downside that air fryer owners complain about? Cleaning up. But then again, cleaning up anything is a bit of a pain right?
2. Soymilk maker
(Credit: Lazada)
Not a fan of soy milk? Maybe it’s cause you haven’t had the real deal and if you are a fan of soy milk, this product is for you.
TRP’s Anne Dorall describes fresh soy milk like a warm home in the “most comforting way”.
READ MORE: How A Soymilk Maker Changed My Life
Using a soymilk maker at home, you can control how sweet you want your soybean to taste, you can even use unrefined sugars.
These machines and the raw ingredients you’ll need are also relatively inexpensive.
3. Waffle iron
(Credit: The Keyboard Waffle Iron via wUSA9)
Not to be mistaken with a waffle maker, waffle irons are cast-iron devices used to make waffles over a stovetop.
The main difference between the two though is with a cast iron, you can flip it over the stove to ensure your waffles are cooked evenly, something a maker doesn’t always achieve.
Also, cleaning up will probably be easier as you can just soak it water, while you can’t with the maker.
4. Robot vacuum
“Mr Gutsy”, my trusty robot vacuum doing it’s job.
I’ve been a super fan of the robot vacuum for years now. I was hesitant at first but was immediately convinced after its first day on the job picking up the dust, particles, hair etc…
You can set a timer for it to go off at a set time, it maps out your home for you, and some have a mopping option!
Only con I found was it that it doesn’t vacuum shaggy carpets.
Do shop for a reputable brand though. My go-to brand is Xiaomi and the Roborock has rocked my world with no problems for 3 years now.
5. Electronic scale

As Malaysians, we tend to cook with our intuition. It’s a bit of this, a pinch of that.
But there will come a time where we will need to specifically measure and weigh what we’re cooking and that’s when an electronic scale comes in super handy.
The magic tare button is my favourite because I only need one bowl to measure several different ingredients.
TRP’s Azizul recommends using one to measure liquids so you can get the right amount needed to make coffee for example.
Just place the mug and the coffee on the scale, press tare, and add water.
Note 1 ml of liquid is approximately 1g and 1kg equals to 1 litre.
A word to the wise: Do your research on the products and read the reviews before purchasing.
With so many reports of cash-on-delivery (COD) scams, be wary if you’re doing a COD transaction.
Read More: COD Scams Are On The Rise And What You Can Do To Avoid Them

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M’sian Doctor Creates New Disposable Hijabs For A UK Hospital

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When there’s a will, there’s a way as the saying goes and Dr. Farah Roslan showed that Malaysians are able to adapt to various working conditions while still being devoted to their faith.

She is responsible for the introduction of disposable sterile hijabs to be used in operating theaters at Royal Derby Hospital in the United Kingdom (UK).
This is the first time that a medical institution in the UK adopting the headscarf.
Picture Credit: University Hospitals Of Derby And Burton
Farah had the idea during her training at the Royal Derby Hospital.
She said due to infection concerns related to her hijab, she had to find a way to have one that can be used in operating theatres.
To overcome this, the young doctor tried to find a middle ground between adhering to her faith and also her passion for being in the operating theatre.
“I’d been using the same headscarf all day which obviously wasn’t clean and ideal. I didn’t feel comfortable taking it off and I was pulled out from the theatre, respectfully, due to infection control.” Farah Roslan, via BBC
To find inspiration for the hijab, she looked to Malaysia, for ideas before creating a design and testing fabrics.
The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust said the new headscarves would be available for the first time earlier in December.
The junior doctor looks forward to seeing if it can be endorsed throughout the UK.

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Malaysians Are Falling In Love With This Talented Secret Recipe Staff’s Gorgeous Cake Designs

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While elaborate cake customization isn’t exactly the norm at Secret Recipe, one particularly creative employee at the Star Avenue Subang outlet has proven herself to be the exception – the delight of hungry Malaysians.

Meet Nurul Aina Abu Bakar, the Secret Recipe waiter whose elaborately delicious custom cake designs have gone viral on social media.
First introduced to social media by Twitter user @wafanorsyazana in an online call for Secret Recipe to recognise Nurul Aina’s amazing talent, the post has since exploded with over 11,000 retweets and 16,000 likes.
Hi @secretrecipemy_ Tengok lah staff awak ni kreatif betul😭 cantik, teliti dan semua staff kat sana friendly bethol. You guys jangan lupa reward Nurul Aina ni eh! Sangat kreatif sampai saya pun pengsan tengok dia lukis! Alhamdulillah dapat lah realisasikan unicorn my lil sis🥰 pic.twitter.com/fzSzAyW8qc— Wapa (@wafanorsyazana) August 4, 2020
Among the artistic creations in Nurul Aina’s repertoire include illustrations of the Raja Permaisuri Agong for her birthday, one of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin with the advice to stay at home and a special thank you to frontline workers.
Credit: @wafanorsyazana/Twitter
Since the widespread appreciation on social media, the talented 23-year-old told Malay Mail that she has been promoted to a service coordinator position, along with a certificate and some cash as a reward from her superior.
In case you’re wondering how Nurul Aina picked up this delicious skill, she explained that it was all from online platforms with no professional training at all.
Credit: @wafanorsyazana/Twitter
But she has always loved colouring and art since she was a child, and it’s clear that her passion has paid off with the praises heaped upon her.
So if you’re looking for a special cake for a special occasion, you know who to look for cake customisation!
Credit: @wafanorsyazana/Twitter

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Shah Alam Secret Recipe staff rewarded for creative cake decorations including Raja Permaisuri Agong, Muhyiddin


Another Curious Case of Expensive ‘Ikan Siakap’ Surfaces In Langkawi

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Something fishy is happening in Langkawi with another person coming forth to complain about the exorbitant price paid for ikan siakap or Asian seabass.

Read More: Family Paid Almost RM2K For 1 ‘Ikan Siakap’ At Langkawi Floating Restaurant
This time around, Facebook user Niena ZM took to social media to share her experience with paying close to RM1,800 for a meal.

The Curious Case Of Another Floating Restaurant
According to Niena, the incident happened on 3 November at a floating restaurant at Kilim Geoforest Park in which the bill totalled RM1738.70 for a group of 10 adults and 11 children.
Although the restaurant displayed the price for the sea bass at RM160/kg, the issue at hand was how the employees should have been able to explain transparently the estimated price of the food ordered.
Instead, Niena claimed they only took orders without telling them the size of the fish and it’s estimated price.
Even the Tom Yam shop in Kuala Lumpur will recommend a suitable portion for the customers dining and will explain the food size and price.Niena ZM via her Facebook post on 4 November 2021
Larger than the average sea bass
In her post, Niena highlights that the size of the fish given was larger than the ‘normal’ sea bass they ordered which weighed 5.29kg.
However, she said the other food was charged accordingly but claims her party did not order much.
She also said that although the food served was fresh, the cooking was “not good”.
Know what you’re getting yourself into
Yes, seafood can be quite expensive, especially if you’re looking to feed a large group like Niena’s.
The purpose of her sharing her experience on social media was so others would not fall victim.
“Imagine if you really can’t afford it?” she asked.
Niena stressed this happened at Kilim Geoforest Park and advised fellow visitors to Langkawi to not be afraid to eat at other places on the island.
With popular Malaysian destinations now opened to domestic tourism, some Netizens expressed their concern that shop owners will increase their prices blaming the ‘pandemic’ as the reason.
If that were the case, people should always be diligent wherever they go and be extra cautious with how they spend.

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Young Man Makes It Through Narrow Railing At Klang Eatery, We Call It The Unintentional #KlangPagarChallenge

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Being thin may have its advantages but recently a video on TikTok went viral showing a rather strange “perk” of being thin.

The video was shared by @jiiiiiivaaaaaannn30 in which he was seen entering a restaurant through the narrow metal railing instead of walking all the way to where the railing ends.
Yes, you read it right and if you do not believe us, here is the video:
  @jiiiiiivaaaaaannn30 😂#fyp #foryoupage #fypシ #funny #viral #viralvideo #viralmalaysia #malaysiatiktok ♬ Cnv Sound, Vol. 14 – Pure Negga & Skillz Beatz
In the video, we can see him walking outside the railing and upon seeing his friends on the other side, he just slid through the gap between the railing’s metal bars with zero effort.
Through our research, and as evident on Google Street View, the location of this young man’s unintentional #KlangPagarChallenge was at Restaurant Shanmuga Berkeley. The restaurant is situated in Taman Berkeley, Klang.

Many left their comments underneath the video.

What do you think, can you fit through the railing?
However, remember to do so at your own risk. If you get stuck, do not call us, but please call Bomba.
Have fun trying.

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The Unexpected Development In The Recent Mongolian Women Rape Case

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Earlier this month, Malaysians were shocked when news broke that a policeman had raped and kept two Mongolian women hostage after stopping them at a movement control order (MCO) roadblock.
The two women, aged 20 and 37 years old, were stopped at a Petaling Jaya roadblock on their way home via an e-hailing ride on a Friday night (10th April). When the police inspector found out that the two had no valid travel documents, he allegedly brought them to a nearby hotel where they were assaulted.
Kept as prisoners for over 24 hours, the victims texted their friend to report the incident to the police. The women were rescued at 9.30pm on 11th April and the policeman was subsequently arrested the next day on 12th April.
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When news of the incident broke, Petaling Jaya Police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said that the case is being investigated under Section 376(3) of the Penal Code for rape.
Right now, there are elements of rape. We are also looking at other charges as well. The victims have no valid travel documents. There are possibilities that the women are involved in the illicit sex trade but I want to make it clear that, in this case, they are the victims.ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, Police Chief of Petaling Jaya via Malay Mail.
Petaling Jaya police chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
This seems to be a quite straightforward case right? Well,turns out thereâ€™s a surprising twist.
Malaysiakini reports that three Mongolians have been detained for 21 days after they made the police report on their friends’ rape.
An interim protection order (IPO) was issued against them at the Petaling Jaya Magistrateâ€™s Court under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Atipsom) Act 2007.

A lawyer engaged by the Mongolian consulate here to represent the three women told the news portal that they were shocked to hear that the IPO was for human trafficking instead of the rape.
It was just a case of the three women going to help (the Mongolian rape victims) and suddenly they found themselves under the interim protection order.Matthew Thomas Philip to Malaysiakini.
The police claimed the three women are considered as victims in the human trafficking case, but the lawyer stressed that the Mongolian Consulate did not believe that they need to be under IPO for human trafficking.
In fact, several NGOs have stepped up to call for the womenâ€™s release and urged for the investigations to focus on the rape instead.
The Malaysian Bar also joins the chorus, stating that the use of Atipsom could potentially shift the focus on the investigation from the alleged rape to the background and status of the three women.
Care must be taken not to derail the primary offence here, which is the alleged rape of the two women.Salim Bashir, President of the Malaysian Bar.
Salim Bashir, President of the Malaysian Bar.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Malaysian Bar President, Salim Bashir, recommends that the women should instead be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (â€œWPAâ€) as they may be deemed whistleblowers.
This would offer them more protection â€” particularly from unnecessary inquisition into their status â€” and would not require them to be further retained in any form of custody.Salim Bashir, President of the Malaysian Bar.
The police inspector who allegedly committed the crime against the two women has been detained for five days to facilitate investigations for rape, but the authorities are seeking to extend the remand order.

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Police inspector arrested for alleged rape of two Mongolian women after they were stopped at MCO roadblock in PJ
3 Mongolian women detained after reporting cop for alleged rape of 2 others
NGOs urge police to free Mongolian women who reported rape
Press Release | Prioritise Investigation into Rape and Release Women from Custody
Cops seek remand extension against inspector in Mongolian rape case


Maszlee sneakily signs “I love you 3,000” during Dr Mahathir’s speech

Yesterday Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik was caught acting ‘silly‘ whilst Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was giving a speech while celebrating the anniversary of ‘Malaysia Baharu’.
At first, Maszlee was caught gazing towards the camera at the 12th minute of the speech.
Where he cheekily smiled to the camera.
Screenshot via YouTube
12 minutes later, he was caught signing the rakyat his own message, too.
 Screenshot via YouTube

â€œAssalamualaikum, Thank you everyone. I love you 3,000â€
Maszlee RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF DR MAHATHIR’S SPEECH

This 9 second gesture caused many of the rakyat to return the love.
Especially with his trendy reference to this year’s blockbuster movie Avengers: Endgame.

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Money, Family & Media – Pavithra Comes Clean About Family’s Troubles

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The last few weeks of July have been riddled with issues for the couple behind one of Malaysia’s most popular cooking channels, SuguPavithra – especially with M. Sugu’s arrest over allegations of violence while drunk in public.

But S. Pavithra has decided to come clean about their troubles in a 5-minute video on the SuguPavithra YouTube channel that details the issues faced by the young couple in the last few months.
Sugu’s arrest & domestic violence allegations
In the video uploaded on 30 July, a sombre Pavithra speaks into the camera alone as she clarifies that the situation surrounding her husband’s arrest arose from money and family issues.
My family has never shown any support, nor given any help, during my 7 years of marriage with Sugu. Only after we became successful, they started showing up, asking for money and created issues in my family.S. Pavithra via YouTube.
Pavithra acknowledges that Sugu was at fault for being drunk in public but asserts that he is not an alcoholic.
On 22 July, Sugu was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon in public at the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun parking lot on July 21 at around 6pm. There were claims that he allegedly attacked his wife at a hospital parking lot and drunkenly brandished a grass sickle as he attempted to enter the hospital. After the issue sparked national attention, Pavithra withdrew the police report against her husband.
M. Sugu in handcuffs following allegations of attacking his wife.(Credit: Farhan Najib/Malay Mail)
The 28-year-old continues to explain that the harsh glare of media attention on her family exacerbated the issues they faced.
We were honestly confused by all the media attention. We’ve never spoken publicly about our issues and our situation is not one of national importance. But they still went ahead and complicated the situation by publishing false stories about Sugu and I after that day.S. Pavithra via YouTube.
READ MORE: TLDR: Sugu Of Sugu Pavithra YouTube Fame Pleads Not Guilty To Carrying Dangerous Weapon In Public
Calls for Pavithra to continue SuguPavithra alone
As the internet debated Sugu and Pavithra’s situation, the topic mainly focused on domestic violence with calls for Pavithra to leave her husband and go forward with the SuguPavithra YouTube channel alone as many regarded him as her abuser.
However, Pavithra dismisses these demands and says that “netizens have misunderstood because they do not know the reality.”
The SuguPavithra channel belongs to us both, Sugu and Pavithra. We’ve been doing these videos together from the start. If there’s no Sugu, I definitely cannot make the videos for YouTube. He has always supported me, helped record, prepared the cooking ingredients and takes care of our children.S. Pavithra via YouTube.
Sugu and Pavithra during happier times.(Credit: Bernama)
She also states that it is his recipes that have gone viral, naming the ‘Kari ayam tak payah tumis’ and ‘Kari ayam pencen’ videos as examples that have garnered 2 million views.
Refusing the Ipoh Icon award
Pavithra with her husband Sugu as she receives the Ipoh Icon award from the mayor of Ipoh on 20 July. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Buntong-born Pavithra was named Ipoh City Icon on 20 July, but has told the media that she and her husband will reject the award after several news reports alleged that the award was the source of arguments between the husband and wife.
But Pavithra clarifies that she rejected it because if the award was given for her cooking videos, she didn’t do it alone as her husband also contributes as mentioned before.
There are more deserving local YouTubers. I am not yet worthy to be an icon.S. Pavithra to YouTube.
Deleted YouTube videos
Following the flurry of attention, all the videos on the SuguPavithra channel disappeared with Sugu admitting that he deleted all of it.
Screenshot from SuguPavithra/YouTube.
Pavithra apologised for deleting all the videos but said they deleted it due to the hurt caused by the money and family issues.
We understand this problem happened because of money and we were really hurt and upset about it that day, and so (he) deleted the videos. But we hope the situation will improve and we will re-upload the videos soon.S. Pavithra via YouTube.
Pavithra then thanked their subscribers for their love and support while apologising for what had happened.
No one can ever separate us – our family is Sugu, Pavithra and our two children. I hope that things will improve soon and that  we will always be together.S. Pavithra via YouTube.

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MoH Wants Jif Peanut Butter Taken Off The Shelves Over Salmonella Contamination Fears

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The Ministry of Health has instructed the importer of the Jif Peanut Butter to recall the product from the market following potential salmonella contamination to certain batches of the popular bread spread.

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the ministry took note of the product recall from the US market following a notification from the International Food Safety Authorities Network.
“The notification stated that the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has ordered Jif peanut butter products with batch numbers 1274425 to 2140425, namely with 425 at the last three digits, to be recalled because they were contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
“The peanut butter products had been distributed to several countries such as Canada, Thailand, Honduras, Spain, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia,” Noor Hisham said in a statement today.
“Additionally, the MOH, through the Food Safety and Quality Division (BKKM), will continue to monitor all entry points into the country for the affected batch,” he added.
He also urges businesses to stop selling the affected batch immediately while warning consumers not to consume the spread if they already bought them.
The presence of Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning if it were found in meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables and processed food.
“Consumers who have any concerns or information may contact the nearest District Health Office or visit the website http://moh.spab.gov.my or the BKKM’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bkkmhq,” said Noor Hisham.

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Last Day To Renew Expired Driving License On 30 June

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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) said those holding expired driving licenses might have them revoked if they don’t renew them by the month-end.

The Sun reported that JPJ listed four driving license classes which may face revocation if the license has expired for 1 to 3 years.
The driving license classes involved are:
Learner’s driving license (LDL) expired for two years.Probationary driving license (PDL) for over a year.Competent driving license (CDL) for over three years.Public service vehicle (PSV) and goods driving license (GDL) for over three years.

People holding an expired driving license have until 30 June to renew their license. After that date, they can be fined for not possessing a valid driving license if they are found behind the wheel.
Anyone who has their license revoked will be required to undergo the entire process of obtaining their driving license again.
Moratorium has ended
Previously, the Transport Ministry issued a moratorium that allowed the renewal of driving licenses to be delayed until 31 December 2021 and enabled motorists to drive with expired licenses during the pandemic lockdown.
READ MORE: Renewal For Expired Driver, Motor Vehicle Licenses Now Extended To 31 December, Says Transport Ministry
However, the record checks showed that hundreds of thousands of driving license holders have yet to renew their licenses despite being past the 31 December deadline.
Many motorists told JPJ personnel that they were under the impression that the moratorium was still in effect.
Nevertheless, they were not let off the hook and were issued a summons by the JPJ.
Anyone caught driving with an expired license after 30 June will be issued a summons for driving without a license.
You can renew your driving license online
If you don’t have the time to queue at JPJ offices, you can renew your driving license online via Lesen2u or MyEG.
The renewed license can be delivered right to your doorstep.
READ MORE: You Can Renew Your Driving License Online, Beat The Queue At JPJ Offices

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Interstate Travel Is Coming In A Couple Of Days, Says Health DG

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Malaysians will be able to travel interstate in the next few days, according to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Dr Noor Hisham mentioned that although the state borders are due to be reopened, he reminded Malaysians to stay vigilant and conduct self-testing to keep their loved ones safe.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin also previously advised that individuals in high-risk areas to perform swab tests periodically before they balik kampung when the state borders reopen.
READ MORE: Self-Test Before You Balik Kampung To Keep Loved Ones Safe, Says KJ
In next couple of days interstate travel restriction will be lifted. It’s important to take all precautions like wearing a mask, washing yr hands & physical distancing even for those vaccinatedIn keeping yr loved ones & family safe, please do periodic saliva RTK Ag self-testing— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) October 6, 2021
Previously, the government has announced that restrictions will be lifted once Malaysia vaccinates 90% of the adult population. As of today (7 October), that number stands at 88.8%, based on the numbers from JKJAV.
READ MORE: Malaysians Allowed To Travel Interstate & Overseas In December, Maybe Sooner
For now, the government only allows certain individuals to travel interstate such as long-distance couples and those with children who study in a different state.
READ MORE: Official MKN SOP For Klang Valley PPN Phase 3 As Of 4 October (In English)

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16YO Malaysian Fighter Makes Stunning Debut With Win At Bangkok’s ONE Championship

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Malaysian Muay Thai fighter Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar dazzled at the ONE Championship event in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday with a win in the flyweight Muay Thai match.

The 16-year-old made his unforgettable debut at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium after defeating his 18-year-old Thai opponent Padetsuk Fairtex.
Johan aka Jojo caught Padetsuk with a left hook-right overhand combo in the face, causing his rival to collapse on the floor and giving Johan a knockout victory in just 16 seconds.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by MUHAMMAD JOHAN “JOJO” GHAZALI (@johanghazali_)
His win earned him 350,000 baht (RM44,569.01) as a performance bonus. Johan reportedly said he was shocked by his victory.
It was a dream come true for me to make my debut at a ONE Championship and a knockout victory is unexpected.Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar
Johan, who represents Rentap Muay Thai Club, prepared for the ONE Championship fight by training intensively for one-and-a-half months.
I always wanted to fight in a ONE Championship. So, I trained hard to accomplish my goal. I trained about eight hours a day – four hours in the morning from 6 am and another four hours in the afternoon from 4 pm. Yes, my hard work paid off.Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar
He also thanked his coach Addy Singpayak, stating that he takes care of him and is a dedicated coach who ensures he trained consistently.
Last year, Johan won the 14-15 category (under 60kg) title at the 2022 IFMA World Youth Muay Thai Championship.

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How To Create PDF On Your Phone With Telegram

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Have you ever received a request to e-mail over a scanned document, but have no scanner in sight?

Well, it turns out that all you need is a phone camera and Telegram to convert that image into a PDF!
Telegram is chock full of handy bots that can carry out several tasks and one of them includes the Office2pdf bot that can convert documents, images and messages into a single PDF file.
Here’s how you can create a PDF with your phone using Telegram:
Step 1 : Search for Office2pdf on Telegram and select the bot
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Step 2: After receiving the prompt, select images, files, or documents to convert
Step 3: After bot asks you to set a file a name, enter your preferred name
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Step 4: Wait for bot to convert the file

Step 5: PDF is ready for sharing!
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Penang air kelapa hawker turned into professional Merdeka costume tailor

In the spirit of Merdeka, we found Mahani Udit, a single mother of three who accidentally turned a hobby into a national income.

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In 2015, Mahani decided to put her sewing skills to test when she sent her children to a â€˜best patriotic outfitâ€™ competition.
To her surprise, they won!

  Mahani’s first costume for her twins in 2015(Pic Credit: Mahani)

Their costume was so good that parents and teachers started ordering Merdeka day costumes from her ever since!

 Mahani and her twins at this year’s National Day costume competition(Pic Credit: Mahani)

When TRP interviewed her, Mahani shares how dressing up her children turned out to be the best hobby she ever had.

I have always used my kids as my models and test subjects.
When I first made the Merdeka costume, it was just to test how far I can create clothes….didnâ€™t know it would be so welcomed.
Mahani to TRP
 (Pic Credit: Mahani)
Mahani explains that when her husband left her, she struggled financially.
So on top of being a full-time coconut water hawker, she used to take tailoring orders as a side income.
However, when her sewing gained a steady reputation, she slowly built it into a business.

Now, she owns her own boutique, Anggerik Rimba Alteration in Bukit Jambul, Penang.
Last year, she received over 1,000 orders for national flag outfits.
She also has ready-made flag-outfits that are sold from an affordable price of RM70 at her store (and also via post).

Unfortunately, her flag-outfits are only available for children.
Adult sized flag outfits on the hand, need to be custom-made and varies in price depending on the difficulty of the costume.


Monday Water Cut: Rawang Machinery Company Director, Father & 6 Staff Arrested

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Eight men connected to a construction machinery sales and repair company in Rawang were arrested by Selangor police in relation to the Sungai Selangor pollution in the wee hours of Monday that led to a massive water cut in the Klang Valley.

Who said what: Selangor state police Criminal Investigations Department Chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Datuk Fadzil Ahmat said the Rawang company’s 31-year-old director, his 62-year-old father and six staff were arrested this morning. They will be remanded at the Selayang Court tomorrow, 22 October.
What you need to know: The case is being investigated under Section 430 of the Penal Code in relation to mischief committed that causes a diminution of the supply of water. A guilty verdict carries a punishment of 5 – 30 years jail term, or fine, or both.
How did it get here: On Monday, 19 October, Air Selangor halted work at Sungai Selangor Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Rantau Panjang Water Treatment Plants due to odour pollution at the river. The suspension of these four plants caused an unscheduled water supply disruption involving 1,196,457 accounts covering 1,292 areas in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang/Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Kuala Langat.
Credit: Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) via Malaysiakini
Water supply trickled back from Monday evening and full restoration is only expected on Friday. This is the third unscheduled water cut in Klang Valley caused by pollution of water sources after Sungai Gong and Sungai Bakau were polluted in March, and Sungai Gong polluted again in September.
Read more:
Eight arrested over Monday’s Sungai Selangor odour pollution, says Selangor CID Chief (Malay Mail)
Massive Water Cuts Across Klang Valley (AGAIN!) Today Due To Pollution (TRP)
Klang Valley Water Cut: Water Supply To Be Fully Restored By Friday (TRP)
This Is Why Klang Valley Keeps Getting Water Cuts & It’s Annoying AF (TRP)

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Eight arrested over Monday’s Sungai Selangor odour pollution, says Selangor CID Chief
PENAL CODE


No Majority Means No Premiership, Mahathir Tells Muhyiddin

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Pejuang Chairman Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad petitions that without the backing of Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) Members of Parliament (MP) who’ve rumored to have switched allegiances in support of PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin no longer has the majority in Parliament to maintain his premiership.

Responding to reports of Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s claims that several Umno and BN politicians were in support of Anwar’s run as the 9th PM, Mahathir says that Muhyiddin is now short on support to remain as Malaysia’s prime minister.
With a statement released on social media, Mahathir writes that Muhyiddin had only managed to remain in power by a very slim and questionable majority in the Dewan Rakyat.
He said that Muhyiddin’s claim to power could have earlier been determined if his no-confidence motion against the latter had come to pass.
The 95-year-old politician explains that the no-confidence vote would have worked to either solidify Muhyiddin’s leadership or ushered in the formation of a more legitimate government if the PM didn’t get the passing vote.
Anwar announcing he has majority.(Facebook)
Mahathir said that currently it was more important to determine if Muhyiddin still has the support he needs to remain in power rather than focus on Anwar.
Whether Datuk Seri Anwar has the majority is second, and this is something that he needs to prove.Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad via Twitter
Additionally, Mahathir also claims that the support Anwar had gained from Umno and BN could not have been given free of charge.
Mahathir believes that the allegiance must’ve come with conditions that would benefit Zahid Hamidi as well as Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
If the wants of the two leaders are not met, then they would act the same way as they did to Tan Sri Muhyiddin and pull thor support and topple the government.Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad via Twitter
Kenyataan Media 24 September 2020 pic.twitter.com/rWAlDhP4OH— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) September 24, 2020
On September 23, 2020, Anwar announced that he has acquired a “formidable” majority in Parliament to form a new government, with himself at the helm as Prime Minister.

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Anwar Ibrahim’s New Government: Who Said What So Far
Anwar Announces Himself As The New Prime Minister. Says Muhyiddin’s Government Has Fallen


PAS Wants Gender Segregation Implemented At Cinemas In Pahang

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The Pahang chapter of PAS wants to recommend for the state government to follow the example in Terengganu and adopt the gender segregation rule for cinema viewers.
What you need to know: The Shariah-compliant policy was brought up by Pahang PAS commissioner Rosli Abdul Jabbar, who believes free mingling between men and women can lead to social issues. He said the recommendation was based on “sad-ad-zara’i”, the Islamic principle that prevents activities that may lead to harm.
While Pahang is under Barisan Nasional (BN) rule, BN lynchpin Umno is partnered with PAS via the Muafakat Nasional pact.
Who said what:
So, PAS will not hesitate to recommend positive measures to be implemented in Pahang… if the Pahang government agrees.Rosli Abdul Jabbar via Malay Mail
How it got here: The Terengganu government implemented its segregation policy of men and women in cinemas on 4 July 2020. The initiative was made in accordance with the state’s guidelines on entertainment, cultural performances, tourism, and sports activities to ensure adherence to Shariah laws.
Read more:After Terengganu, PAS also wants gender segregation in Pahang cinemas (Malay Mail)

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135YO Raintree In Taiping Uprooted After A Storm, Restoration Efforts Underway

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A 135-year-old raintree has been uprooted at the Taiping Lake Gardens due to a storm.

According to The Star, Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir said the tree was uprooted at Raintree Walk at the lake gardens on Tuesday, 22 February.
Based on a report by an arborist, the structural imbalance of the tree was the cause of the uprooting. The raintree was already leaning before the storm.
Sebatang pokok hujan-hujan berusia 135 tahun telah tumbang akibat ribut di Raintree Walk, Taman Tasik Taiping pada Selasa.📸 Majlis Perbandaran Taiping pic.twitter.com/cCSVlWTUoN— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) February 24, 2022
The public is advised not to hold any activities in the area to prevent permanent damage to the fallen tree. The area has also been cordoned off to ensure the safety of the public.
Khairul Amir said the municipal council will ensure the tree would be saved immediately to the best of their abilities. The other trees in the surrounding area would also be cared for.
Restoration works include upholding the tree, pruning its branches and treating the roots and soil. The tree will be monitored and maintained within 12 months until it has been restored.Taiping Municipal Council president Khairul Amir Mohamad Zubir.
Netizens online were sad to see the tree lying on the road and hope that the tree can be saved.
Masih hidup tapi kena cepat2 tanam balik jangan biar begitu atau potong jadi balak https://t.co/kMQ3DCnJxd— Farouk 仁 真 宏 (@ultron90) February 24, 2022
😢 https://t.co/Nw3TVtHFF2— Zawir A Farid (@zawiramin) February 24, 2022

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PM Announces Kita Prihatin Package With Additional Financial Initiatives & Aid

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the government will be introducing additional financial initiatives and aid under a new “Kita Prihatin” package.
The package aims to provide aid to the following groups of Malaysians:
Families and single Malaysians under the B40 income group;Families and single Malaysians under the M40 income group;Employees from every industry; andMicro-entrepreneurs from every industry.

B40 family groups will receive a one-off RM1,000 cash aid, whereas single Malaysians under that income group will receive RM500.
On the other hand, M40 family groups will receive RM600; while single Malaysians in that group will receive RM300.
The cash aid will be distributed to eligible Malaysians automatically and no registration is required. These will happen in two phases: first in end-October 2020, and finally in January 2021.
Muhyiddin also announced the extension of the wage subsidy programme under Wage Subsidy 2.0, where RM2.4 billion will be allocated to help companies that are still affected by the pandemic and Movement Control Order).

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Man Who Assaulted Security Guard Leading To Fatality Charged With Murder

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In a statement issued by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) regarding the case of assault on a security guard, Perak Chief of Police Datuk Pahlawan Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said the suspect is now being charged with murder.

“As mentioned previously on 29 December 2020, we conducted an investigation on the offence of inflicting injury to the security guard, which led to the arrest of a 33-year old Malay man,” he said.

According to Mior, the suspect was accused in the Magistrate Court of Ipoh on 6 January 2021 under Section 335 of the penal code for aggravated assault.
After the police reclassified the case under Section 302 of the penal code (murder), with the agreement of the Attorney General’s Chambers, the suspect will be trialed in court according to the amendment.
READ MORE: Lifetime Pension From Socso For Widow Of Security Guard Attacked In Viral Video

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TeamTRP Experiences What It’s Like To Be Spies, But Some Of Us Got “Caught”!

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Hollywood has always made spies out to be intriguing and cool. Anyone who grew up watching James Bond wanted to be a spy.

Obviously many of us did not realise the dream but did you know that you can still “live out the dream” with SpyGame?
It combines the two elements; physical and senses as well as your thinking skills as you need to solve clues as you go along.
TeamTRP was recently given the chance to experience being a “spy” to complete a mission at SpyGame Breakout’s The Curve outlet.

Besides having three other puzzle-based Breakout escape rooms and a horror-themed escape room called Hauntu, SpyGame is Superdough’s newest addition to the surreal escape game experience.
It’s a game that combines both physical activities and brain puzzles for you to get out of the room. Only for a max of 30 mins, 2 to 7 players can play this game with five different missions to choose from (from beginners to advanced).
All in all, you have to: SNEAK, HIDE, DISGUISE.

Be A Spy – TeamTRP Spy #1
I did not become a spy because I realised I’d have to be physically fit and ready to jet across the country at a moment’s notice, something my 29 cats would frown upon.
So when there was a chance to play a spy at SpyGame, I jumped at it.
The game was structured to give players a feel of solving clues to get out of a sticky situation. To give it a more thrilling feel, they threw in a guard who would throw you in “jail” if you get caught. After getting caught the second time, I was cursing the guard but that made the adventure even more exciting.

What deserves a mention is that this adventure makes for a good bonding experience. You’ll need to rely on your teammates to complete the mission. Going at it solo or attempting to ditch your mates won’t work despite Bond making it look like he went at it alone. All in all, we had a good time laughing and cursing and dodging the guard in order to get things done.
Childhood Dream Come True – TeamTRP Spy #2
From my childhood I have always been fond of spy movies and adventures stories such as Indiana Jones and James Bond. I have always had this fantasy of what it will be like to be a spy.
When the opportunity presented itself through Breakout’s SpyGame at The Curve, I too, like Spy #1, jumped at the opportunity.
Upon arriving at the place, my excitement grew, and I could not wait to try out my first mission as a spy. Together with my team of exceptionally talented spies from TRP, we were given one mission to complete.
The mission was filled with puzzles and clues that were scattered around the place which we had to discover with the very little light that we had from the torchlights. The epic part for me was the fact that we had to be very silent as there will be a guard roaming around and if you get caught, then it is jail time for a minute.
Therefore, we had to be fast, discrete, and very careful. All of our senses had to be on alert just like a spy and we had to “sneak, hide or disguise” if the guard starts to roam around.
Being a tall person, it was not that easy for me to hide and I got myself jailed THREE times!
Yes, I am not a very good spy but hey it is my first mission.
Nevertheless, it is a game for all the adrenaline junkies out there to try out. Trust me, in this game, the infamous Indy or the OO7 in you will definitely come out.
Not Your Typical Hide & Seek – TeamTRP Spy #3
I initially thought this was a game of hide and seek, like the ones I’ve been playing with my nieces, which is well, play-pretend and only fun for kids.
But little did I know, being the one who hides in this game is absolutely nerve-wrecking, I almost had a few mini heart attacks! It was so intense!
To win the mission (which we didn’t manage to do), you need to listen carefully to the briefing by Agent K as well as the instructions given on their mobile app.
The puzzles are quite easy to solve but if you’re a slow-witted player like I am, you might need help from your intelligent teammates to crack the code. Your observation skills come in handy too when you have to scan the whole room to look for clues.
For me, the main thing that made the game so exciting was the NPC who played the daunting guard. One wrong move and you’ll trigger the alarm, which then will call the guard to make the rounds and try to capture you.
That’s when you have to use all the things around you to hide – closets, tables, whatever cloth you can find. Three of us even had to squeeze in a tiny closet while trying so hard to suppress our laughter and avoid getting caught.
If the guard finds you, then you’ll have to spend a minute in jail, which is not the end of the world. We had a lot of get-togethers in there, honestly.
If you love Kim Possible, James Bond, and Mission Impossible, you might wanna give this escape room a try.
They even have gadgets and outfits for props which makes you feel like a real spy! My tip is if you wanna win the game, be very careful of the decisions you make as you might accidentally sabotage your own game.
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“It’s Fake” Johor Ruler Reiterates He Never Issued Statement Touching On “UMNO Govt”

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Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar had reiterated that he had never issued a statement regarding the “UMNO government”.

In his Facebook posting titled “Fake Statement” last night, Sultan Ibrahim shared a picture of him and a Johor flag with a fake statement: “the UMNO government needs to stop deceiving Malaysians with all kinds of excuses and tricks.”
The Johor ruler said that the fake statement had been continuously shared by irresponsible quarters across various social media platforms.
He said that he had instructed Johor’s Royal Press Office to once again lodge a police report over the matter.

“This false statement has been spread several times on social media and it continues to this day.
I have instructed the Royal Press Office to file a police report again regarding this matter,” Sultan Ibrahim’s Facebook posting reads.
He also said that all statements or news reports related to him or the Johor Royal Family will only be issued by the Royal Press Office.

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[Watch] Woman Selling RM1 Nasi Lemak ‘Confronted’ By Canteen Operator

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A video showing a female trader being reprimanded for selling RM1 nasi lemak by the roadside in Shah Alam had gone viral.

In the recording, a canteen operator who also sells nasi lemak in the area can be heard saying that his sales are poor because of the RM1 nasi lemak.
He feels it is unfair because he rents as much as RM900 a month.
It is understood that the canteen operator decided to talk to her because he did not want to report to the authorities.
  @ku_bard83 Part 1 siapa yg Salah? lokasi shah alam.. #kubard83 #fyp #peniagajalanan ♬ original sound  – Bard Fragrance
  @ku_bard83 Replying to @uncle_zahin part 2 Siapa yang Salah?#kubard83 #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #peniagatepijalan ♬ original sound  – Bard Fragrance
However, the RM1 nasi lemak trader defended herself, saying she did not block the road and that sustenance comes from God.
In other words, she can’t be blamed just because the sale of nasi lemak at the canteen is poor.
She also told the canteen operator that he could report it to Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) as she is not afraid.
Unfair Competition
Meanwhile, netizens gave their views on the dispute.
Some said the canteen operator could solve the problem by buying all the nasi lemak and reselling it at a higher price.
Others said the canteen operator should call her bluff and report the matter to the city council.
They added that the RM1 nasi lemak trader enjoys an unfair advantage as she does not have to pay rent, utilities or license.
Kita separutnya faham konsep REZEKI. Kau dah tau ada kedai yg jual nasi lemak . Jangan jual murah dari kedai tu. Kau berani jual murah sbb kau x kena bayar apa apa. Sewa ? Api air pun tak. Banyak lagi nasi. Kenapa Nasi lemak Rm1? Sbb tau itu tngh viral.— Gamepie_ (@itsGamepie_) February 17, 2023
Competition Is About Price, Selection And Service
The cost of nasi lemak can vary depending on the location, the restaurant or food stall, and any additional ingredients or toppings included.
However, Malaysia’s street vendors or small food stalls generally offer lower prices for nasi lemak than restaurants or upscale food outlets.
The cost of nasi lemak can also vary depending on the type of protein or toppings included, with basic versions usually being cheaper.
RM1 sahaja!!!!!Dalam zaman ni Alhamdulillah ada lagi tempat yang boleh menjual makanan dan minuman dengan harga RM1Macam macam makanan ada jual siniNasi lemakNasi gorengMee gorengSpaghetti Kuih berapa puluh jenisAir pun banyak pilihanSemua RM1 pic.twitter.com/6HdzU06QwJ— Perak Food (@PerakFood) February 18, 2023
If you’re looking for the cheapest nasi lemak, you might want to check out food stalls in local markets or hawker centres, which are known for offering affordable and delicious food.
You can also consider searching for budget-friendly options online or asking locals for recommendations on where to find affordable nasi lemak in your area.
READ MORE: Nigerian Who Is Former Coach With Premier League Club Now Sells Nasi Lemak At UM, And People Are Loving It

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Malaysians Bewildered By ‘Missing’ Forest Near Pahang Forest Department

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Laugh or cry, Malaysians were bewildered by a ‘missing’ patch of forest supposedly near the Kuantan District Forest Department in Pahang.

Images circulating online point to the irony of how a small hillside apparently located next to the department’s office building and in the middle of Pahang’s state capital, laid barren and devoid of trees.
this forest files is something that EVERY malaysian should read.part 4 of the forest files uncovers all the obstacles in forest conservtion which include huge discrepancies between official records & the reality cited by a retired FRIM deputy director general. https://t.co/UXeDpjiWNa— freyr (@notsoaidil) April 26, 2021
Coming in with more deets, social media detectives also provided the most recent satellite images of the area taken from Google Maps as evidence to the extent of the deforestation there.
(Credit: Google Maps)
Besides voicing concern over the situation, netizens claiming to be familiar with the area also noted how wildlife such as gibbons makes the forests there their home.
A trivia about this place. Gibbon calls can be heard miles away during early morning. The area also has small crystal clear water creeks that is connected to the Indera Mahkota parts.But,irony kan kawasan ditarah bersebelahan dengan Pejabat Hutan Daerah Kuantan? 🤷♂ https://t.co/94TmXdKg0s— ZoologiMY (@ZoologiMY) April 26, 2021
Are we losing our forests?
A 2020 report by the Global Forest Watch organisation revealed that Malaysia has lost over 17% of our remaining forests in just as little as 10 years.
A year earlier, a report by Mangabay claimed that the country has the world’s highest deforestation rate between 2000 and 2012 – losing more than 47,278 square kilometres of forests in that period of time.

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Women Ministry’s MCO Tips To Giggle & Talk Like Doraemon Draws Backlash Online

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Staying put indoors during the Movement Control Order (MCO) isn’t easy, especially when you’re cooped up with family members for hours on end.
If you’re a working mother who feels like you need some help from your spouse, instead of nagging, why don’t you ask him nicely in a Doraemon voice, followed by a giggle?
Odd as this advice might be, it was released by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry in a series of posters bearing MCO tips.
Credit: Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat/Facebook
It didn’t stop there though.
Another poster for mothers working from home recommended that they should avoid wearing house clothes and put on make-up.
The bizarreness of these public service announcements did not go unnoticed and it drew criticisms from various parties, especially women’s rights groups.

YB @RinaMohdHarun please take these  sexist & patronising posters down. @KPWKM is supposed to be the bastion of womenâ€™s rights & gender equality. These posters entrench gender roles and put unnecessary burden/blame on women. This is not funny. How is this approved? @hannahyeoh pic.twitter.com/GlvU3I5yRC— Em (@emelliashariff) March 31, 2020

Folks this is the most sexist thing to come out of the Ministry of Women. It infantalizes women, men, provides unnecessary couples counselling advice steeped in misogyny & perpetuates  harmful stereotypes.Name dropping Doraemon in this context is absolutely shameful pic.twitter.com/eUJDDK1IHZ— Michelle Yesudas (@chelle_yesudas) March 31, 2020

Women have more than enough to do during the #MCO/#RMO without the added pressure of putting on makeup and looking good.Women are human too – not an object or a commodity.#DudukRumah https://t.co/mU7nBqbkgk— All Womenâ€™s Action Society (@AWAMMalaysia) March 31, 2020

#KPWKM, the memes are politically incorrect, promotes gender bias & perpetuate misogyny. Iâ€™m disappointed that the Ministry is condoning messages which goes against the empowerment of women & gender equality. #definitelyXdoraemonvoice #sdggoal5— Azalina Othman Said (@AzalinaOthmanS) March 31, 2020

Many were irked by the absurd advice, pointing out that the ministry should focus on more pressing issues.
The Asean Post notes that the virus lockdown has caused a spike in domestic violence across Asia.
In fact, since the MCO began, the ministry’s Talian Kasih hotline for women and children who are experiencing abuse and mental health problems has seen a 57% increase in calls from women in distress.

The â€œTalian Kasihâ€ helpline for victims of domestic abuse has seen a 57% increase in calls since the implementation of the MCO.The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development: â€œBe manja (flirty). Wear make up.â€Maybe then your husbands wonâ€™t beat you. pic.twitter.com/yN9wY8H5g7— tsufae (@tsufae) March 31, 2020

Following the backlash, the “Doraemon voice” posters were removed from the ministry’s social media channels though the make-up one remains online.

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Sabah Teacher Starts Free Meal Project So Students Don’t Have To Go Hungry In School

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Maisarah Hannan, a guidance and counselling teacher at SMK Convent St Cecilia, Sabah, started a free meal programme for students who were less fortunate and came to school on an empty stomach.

She has been keeping the programme ongoing since March 2018. Together with fellow teachers who have also contributed to the cause, she believes that no student should go hungry. When she began the programme, she initially contributed 15 to 20 packs of food a day. Now, she provides up to 50 packs of food.
On Tuesday, she posted some pictures on Facebook of students eating nasi lemak on the first day of the schools’ reopening, which garnered widespread attention.

During the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), she has delivered fresh groceries and meat to a less fortunate family so they wouldn’t have to eat instant noodles, prepared care packages full of cold drinks and ice cream to frontline officers, and even gave out free plants for anyone who wanted some.
She has a good rapport with students and are privvy to her students’ struggles, financially or emotional, due to her position as the school counsellor. With the families permission, she strives to help them in any way possible, even if it’s providing for basic necessities such as packs of rice or eggs.

Maisarah Hannan is well-loved and celebrated in her community for her acts of generosity and her deep care for students. Thank you cikgu, for all the good you bring to your community!

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No more hidden flight charges starting June

Splendid news for those of you inflicted with wanderlust.
Starting this June, all commercial airlines
operating in the country are required to display the final airfare price on all
point of purchase locations as well as all promotional and advertising materials.
The Malaysian aviation Commission (MAVCOM) today announced an update to the Malaysian Aviation Consumer Protection Code 2016 (MACPC), as reported by The Star.

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Gone are the days of hidden baggage
charges, vague administrative fees, and other mysterious troublesome costs that
usually creep up on you out of nowhere.
Now, what you see is what you pay!

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The new set of rule requirements is
also poised to make refunds a breeze, as airlines and travel agents are
required to provide a full refund – including all passenger service fees and other tax and charges – to all passengers who are unable to make
their flights (providing that the request is made within 30 days).
Even non-refundable ticket passengers are permitted
to gain a refund on paid airport tax, and airline companies are only allowed to
charge customers a maximum of 5% for the processing fee.
MAVCOM additionally announced the launch of FlySmart, a one-stop information portal for where consumers can gain access to information on all air travel related matters as well as a submit and track their complaints in one easy access channel.
You can check out the FlySmart platform here, or get the full amended MACPC at the official MAVCOM webpage.


5 Banana Leaf Restaurants To Try In PJ If You Haven’t Yet

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There’s nothing quite like a good ol’ meal of banana leaf that hits the spot. It’s simple but delicious, and includes enough vegetables to reach your daily nutrition requirement. (Win-win!)

Most people have staunch preferences when it comes to banana leaf rice, but if you’re open to trying out a few new places to eat, why not give these recommendations in Petaling Jaya a shot?
1) Moorthy’s Mathai Banana Leaf Restaurant, PJ
Moorthy’s Mathai first started in Brickfields, at the heart of Little India. Now, the family business has expanded to various locations in Petaling Jaya.
They are best known for their unassuming fried ikan tenggiri (mackerel), served piping hot. Even though it may look like a dark-brown brick, break it open for juicy, perfectly flaky fish. Top it off with some thick crab or prawn curry and you have yourself a sea-riously decadent meal.
If you’re feeling like fried fish, this is where you go.(Credit: Moorthy’s Mathai Banana Leaf Restaurant)
Locations: No. 24 & 26, Jalan USJ4/9GSubang Jaya, SelangorA26, Ground Floor, Jalan PJU 3/38ASunway Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Operating hours:Everyday 7am to 9.30pm
2) Big Leaf BLR, Seksyen 17
This relatively new restaurant is a definite change from your typical banana leaf restaurant, instead looking more like a cozy, modern cafe. With plenty of lush plants and high ceilings, take in the aesthetic vibes while you dig in to your meal.
The crab curry comes highly recommended, together with fried squid. However, the curries here are a little on the milder side– still flavourful, but not spicy. You can also upgrade to red rice for a healthier option.
The aesthetic ambience is makes dining at Big Leaf BLR comfortable.(Credit: Big Leaf BLR)
Location:600-GF, Jalan 17/12, Seksyen 17Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours:Everyday 11am to 9pm
3) Acha Curry House, SS2
Acha Curry isn’t really new, but SS2 is a new location for them. Previously, they had made their name based in Jalan Gasing, but now they are located just a stone’s throw away from Taman Bahagia LRT.
Those who love the chaotic mess of banana leaf will love it here with their free-flow curries for a banjir experience, and the salted fish curry comes highly recommended. The specialty here the sambal ikan bilis which comes with the meal, something a little different from the usual meat dishes.
The sambal ikan bilis lends a savoury crunch for an extra satisfying meal.(Credit: Acha’s Curry House)
However, this place gets pretty crowded, so it may be best to avoid peak hours for a more comfortable dining experience.
Location:42, Jalan SS 2/4a, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours:10.30am to 4.30pm (closed every second Monday of the month)
4) Pandian’s Banana Leaf, Taman Bahagia
If you’re the kind of person to only care about the food itself, then why not give this humble little food stall a try? Pandian’s Banana Leaf is tucked away in a MBPJ food court, but the hungry regulars are more than keen to line up here.
The prices are on the affordable side without compromising on taste. Here, the food and preparation is simple but excellent, with a wider variety of vegetarian dishes. The dishes are displayed in the open, nasi-campur-style, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian separated.
The hidden gem tucked away at the SS3 food court.(Credit: Pandian’s Banana Leaf)
Other kinds of Indian fare can also be found here if all you’re looking for is a light breakfast instead.
Location:Stall 4 & 5, Selera Wawasan, Jln. SS 3/33, Taman Universiti, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours:Everyday 6am – 4pm
5) Masala Wheels, PJ Old Town
Masala Wheels is a social enterprise banana leaf restaurant. It’s pretty simple: all they serve is banana leaf, except on Sundays when they serve briyani.
What makes them stand out is the diverse range of side-dishes, with a plentiful spread of various vegetables and chutneys to go with your meal. They also have the usual meat-based curries, but their specialties are the vegetarian-based curries such as onion, yogurt, and coconut curry which are most definitely worth a hearty banjir.
The fried cauliflower 65 is done fantastically, though they may not always have it available, then wash it down with a savoury masala tea.

Location:4, Jalan 1/3, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours:Everyday 11.30am to 7.30pm

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Trending Music Video Calls Sabahans To “Bangkit” Against Tyranny

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With the Sabah state elections taking place on September 26, 2020, in the midst of a pandemic, Sabahans are using creative outlets to inspire their people to rise up against tyranny.

Read more: A “Katak Sabah” Website Has Popped Up To Track Party-Hopping Politicians There
In a song that’s quickly becoming a popular “power to the people” soundtrack, local Sabahan artists and performers like Marsha Milan Londoh, Velvet Aduk, Elica Paujin, hip-hop group K-Clique, and others presents Sabah Bangkit, in a 5-minute music video on YouTube.
#SabahBangkit"Aku sudah letih,but I’m gonna keep on fighting,Simpan dalam hati,gonna keep on reigniting,Kita orang kita, kita jaga kita bah,Jangan kasi orang tamak curi lagi bah,Suara kan memang satu orang Sabah bah,Time to stand together let the world know who we are" pic.twitter.com/96nMpLQ4Ou— Syed Saddiq 🇲🇾🌺 (@SyedSaddiq) September 9, 2020
Art Should Comfort the Disturbed and Disturb the Comfortable. Terima kasih team pembikin #SabahBangkit & org2 Sabah for reminding us of our power. Hanya doa yg baik2 buat Negeri Bawah Bayu. Semoga dipermudahkan segalanya. ❤ Full video here https://t.co/KKPmatNjmT #SBHBGKT pic.twitter.com/2UqPX9N39x— Sharifah Amani (@sharifahamani) September 11, 2020

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Sabah Bangkit is a good workout song!!!!!— Keleopatra (@Fameclaire) September 11, 2020
The song was co-written and produced by singer-songwriter Aizat Amdan and his award-winning producer and brother, Anas Amdan who are both frustrated and galvanized by the political atmosphere in Sabah.
Like others, Anas hopes to use his creative talents to bring about change.
Many of them want to assert themselves and lend their voices to contribute towards nation-building. They have decided to make a difference through creative outlets as singing and dancing, and that is why we’ve come up with this song.Anas Amdan via New Straits Times
The music video starts with a soulful symphony of the Sabah state anthem before transitioning into an upbeat pop song and dance number with lyrics calling for Sabahans from “Kundasang to the top of Mount Kinabalu” to stand or bangkit for their beloved state.
The video showcases various aspects of Sabahan culture from its bustling towns to its colorful people and panorama, even spotting actress Daphne Iking with her baby in a quick cameo.
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The song is also available on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
You can catch the full music video, below;

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#Showbiz: Sabah artistes featured in youth empowerment anthem 'Sabah Bangkit'


Tony Fernandes: AirAsia Ready For Takeoff

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AirAsia is now ready to fly according to group CEO, Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, who says 100% of operating crew and frontline staff are fully vaccinated.

He said that alongside the vaccination efforts, numerous contactless safety and hygiene measures are in place to ensure the highest standards are maintained ahead of a resumption of air travel, which is expected in the near future.
We are ready to fly and as part of our strict safety policy, we are mandating that all of our operating crew and frontline staff serving guests, including pilots, cabin crew and airport staff, are fully vaccinated to return to work.AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
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He added that guests can be assured to have peace of mind when travelling with AirAsia thanks to stringent health and hygiene procedures and robust standard operating procedures.
Tony said more than 50 countries have begun opening their borders to vaccinated travellers, and hopes that ASEAN countries, in line with the accelerated vaccination efforts in the region, will follow suit.
The CEO added that he sees the end is in sight thanks to the aggressive rollout of vaccines, and hopes AirAsia can take to the skies in the coming weeks.
“We are fully prepared and ready for takeoff,” he said.
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According to Malay Mail, the statement said the safety of staff and guests is always their top priority, adding that they are one of the first airlines in the world to achieve the 7/7 top rating for being Covid-19 safe by experts at Airlineratings.com.
As a measure to minimise physical interaction and processing time at the airport, guests are advised to perform self check-in online via the AirAsia super app, and also use automated baggage drops to avoid fees of using a check-in desk agent.
On top of that, AirAsia also provides numerous digital payment options and accepts mobile boarding passes at all airports of operation.
Their new check-in feature also allows for guests to verify any necessary medical documents in real time, before heading to the airport, in addition to rolling out biometric facial recognition technology at key ports, starting with KLIA2.
The airline will have its check-in integrated with the government MySejahtera app to provide a seamless and hassle-free check-in experience.
With all the uncertainties Covid-19 has provided, one thing I am sure of is that we will return to the skies soon with a more robust and viable business model which isn’t solely reliant on airfares alone, as our digital transformation to become the Asean super app of choice is now fast becoming a reality.AirAsia Group CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes

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Cops Looking For Car Owner Who Parked Illegally And Displayed Police Vest On Dashboard

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Recently, a tweet showed a picture and a video of a black car parking illegally on the road and causing traffic congestion.

The other road users couldn’t call the owner of the car to move his vehicle because there was no contact number left behind. Instead, they found a neon yellow police vest on the dashboard.
The online posts garnered reactions from netizens but have since been deleted. However, netizens have taken a screenshot of the post beforehand and the pictures are re-shared on other social media pages.

Currently, the police are trying to track the owner of the car. According to the police statement, the incident is believed to have happened in Persiaran Brash near Sultan Abdul Aziz Recreational Park (Padang Polo) in Ipoh.
The police are also looking for the individual who uploaded the pictures to help in the investigation.
The person is advised to contact Ipoh Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department chief Deputy Superintendent Koo Boon Kuat at 016-4173 2222 to help identify the owner of the car.
Members of the public are also advised not to speculate on the matter as it could interfere with the investigation and damage the police’s reputation.

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Discount for Huawei users at PJ restaurant

Last week, the U.S. Government decided to blacklist Huawei and then Google delivered a sucker punch by stating that it will suspend all business links with the Chinese tech firm. Naturally, chaos ensued.

But to balance the scale, a Chinese restaurant in SS2 is offering a dine-in deal for Huawei users.

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On their Instagram and Facebook pages, TNR by Sean & Angie announced  a 20 per cent discount on the total bill from May 27 to May 29 for diners.

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 Show your Huawei Power 💪🏻💪🏻 @huawei @huaweimobilemy @huaweimalaysia #tnrbyseanandangie #tnrtherealcharsiew #huawei #huaweitechnologies #huaweimalaysia #tnrhakkamee #tnrwantonmee #tnrindonesia #porklovers #meltsinyourmouth #instafoods #charsiew #hakkamee #bangkok #chiangmai #singapore #hongkong #melbourne #sydney #Jakarta #malaysianfoodtotheworld
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The promotion is accompanied by the caption â€œShow Your
Huawei Powerâ€.
TNR by Sean & Angie’s Angie Taweepan Chantowatha told Malay Mail she and her husband Sean Ong – who both own the eatery – felt the ban was unfair to consumers.

Huawei users should probably take the chance to flex their weakening muscles at the NON-HALAL restaurant thatâ€™s famous for its char siew and roast pork dishes.


There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today (15 June) announced Malaysia’s National Recovery Plan to move forward from the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Recovery Plan
The plan will be done in phases and its progress will depend on three factors:
The number of daily infection.The status of the health system.And the percentage of people fully immunized.
Phase 1 – June
We are currently in the first phase, a total lockdown. This is because the infection rates are high, the healthcare system is at full capacity, and the percentage of the population that has been vaccinated is low.
Phase 2 – July and August
The country will move on to phase 2 once:
Cases are below 4,000 a day.Occupancy of ICU beds are considered at a medium level.10% of the population has been vaccinated.
In this phase, more economic activities will be added to the positive list and it can only operate at 80% capacity.
Social activities are still barred and interstate travel are not allowed.
Phase 3 – September and October
In this phase, social activities will be allowed in phases and a negative list will be implemented.
Parliament can reconvene in when Phase 3 is achieved.
Phase 3 will be enacted once:
Cases are below 2,000 a day.Occupancy of ICU beds are considered enough.40% of the population has been vaccinated.
Phase 4 – November & December
All activities in the social and economic sectors will be opened.  This is also the phase where domestic tourism and interstate traveled is allowed once more.
This will be achieved when:
Cases are below 500 a day.Occupancy of ICU beds are considered enough.60% of the population has been vaccinated.
Muhyiddin says that the National Recovery Plan is designed to be dynamic. This means that the faster we achieve those goals the sooner we will move through the phases.

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Sarawak Will Soon Have Its Own Public Health Lab In Kuching

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According to the Ministry of Health, a Health Laboratory Complex will be built in Kuching, Sarawak. Initial works for the project had been approved under the Fourth Rolling Plan of the 11th Malaysia Plan.

What you need to know: The complex will be located at Batu 11, Jalan Kuching-Serian and comprise of  Public Health Laboratory, a Food Safety and Quality Laboratory, as well as an Infectious Disease Laboratory which can be used to conduct Covid-19 detection and verification tests.
Separately, the testing capacity for Covid-19 in the state is currently at 2,226 tests per day.
This is because special molecular laboratories to detect and verify Covid-19 had already begun operation in five hospitals in Sarawak; Sarawak General Hospital; Sibu Hospital; Bintulu Hospital; Miri Hospital and the Sarawak Heart Centre.
On top of that, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak and the Borneo Medical Center can also conduct the same tests.
Why it matters: While Sabah has had a Public Health Laboratory located in Kota Kinabalu since 2001, Sarawak does not have a centralised and certified government health laboratory.
Sarawak has had to depend on certified labs in other states to diagnose and cope with any form of epidemic diseases. For example, the state has been sending specimens to the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) in Kuala Lumpur, which means that confirming results takes longer than it should.
How it got here: The issue was highlighted during Dewan Rakyat through a question from Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat (GPS-Betong) who asked if MOH planned to establish a special laboratory to diagnose infectious diseases such as COVID-19 in Sarawak.
Read more:MOH to build health laboratory complex in Kuching (Bernama)Necessary to set up public health lab in Sarawak – Dr Annuar (The Borneo Post)

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Banks To Freeze Ex-Husbands’ Account And Make Direct Deduction To Pay Alimony

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Other than announcing the raise of minimum wages, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also announced the protection given to women in alimony cases.

The Edge Markets reported that banks would freeze the accounts of former husbands who did not pay alimony.
Once the ruling has been obtained, the bank will make a direct deduction from the ex-husband’s account and pay the ex-wife.
Ismail Sabri added that recently widowed women would be allowed to work from home during edah (the waiting period of four months and 10 days).
Employers can’t force them to work from the office during edah to respect the grieving period.
Netizens applaud the move and welcome the news happily. A few of them pointed out how much the alimony will help single mothers to bring up their children alone.
Ex-husbands who refuse to pay child support after divorce will have their bank accounts frozen AND the banks will transfer directly to the mother with order from court. Best news I’ve heard in 2022 I’m tearing up 😭— 戦え🏴 (@inevanesce) March 19, 2022

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A netizen argued what if the wife was the person who cheated. In response, another netizen said it’s still the parent’s responsibility to support childcare, and it doesn’t mean the children aren’t theirs out of the blue.
Some netizens also wondered how it would work if the man did not have a steady job, income or declared bankrupt. They hope the family will still receive help when that happens.
It’s true that there are other details to iron out and it would have to be decided in court.
Nevertheless, it’s a great step forward for single mothers who have had to deal with irresponsible ex-husbands.
what does that have to do with anything 💀 if the mother cheat on him suddenly the kids not his or what? and usually if your spouse yang curang you wouldn’t want your children to be under their care no? i would’ve fight for child custody so hard lmaoooo— yoongi and women’s month🏳🌈👩🏻❤💋👩🏻 (@strwbrryyoongle) March 19, 2022
Berita yang dinantikan oleh ibu tunggal. Tapi imagine kalau bekas suami tiada pekerjaan tetap, atau kerja sendiri & tak saving dalam akaun. Nun di kampung² sana. Mohon Allah luaskan rezeki ibu & anak². Amin³!— PojieAh (@AhPojie) March 20, 2022
What if the ex husband dah bankrupt.. & memang tak ada account 🙃— Puteri Bongsu 🇲🇾❤🇵🇸 (@Puteri_Bongsu06) March 20, 2022

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It’s Not Illegal For Bicyclists To Use Highways But These Are The Laws You Can Use To Report Dangerous Cycling

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If you’ve perused the Malaysian social media sphere as of late, you’ll notice a recent uptick in complaints about cyclists riding carelessly on highways and public roads.

The incidents garnered mixed reactions from Malaysians online. Some expressed their frustrations at cyclists telling them to get off the road, while others highlighted that bicycles are a mode of transportation too, and we need to learn how to share the road.

Make cyclist compulsory to register their bikes and display the plate number so that we can sue their ass when they do shit stunts like this. @PDRMsia— Arli Awanbiru (@arli_awanbiru) December 12, 2020

https://twitter.com/tauf1q/status/1337763781808549888

I think its about time JKR + Majlis Bandaran to review the potential expending the street or any future planning.. Think long term bicycle n bus have their own lane.(KL da ada). LONG TERM, jgn jadi mcm johor sudah ye— nissa (@khairul_nissa) December 12, 2020
People have died in accidents involving bicycles on highways and major roads in Malaysia
According to Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director DCP Datuk Azisman Alias, as many as 201 road accident cases involving cyclists were reported in 2019.
Out of the total 201 cases, 107 cases ended in deaths, 35 cases saw people sustaining severe injuries, and 59 cases resulted in light injuries.
Meanwhile, from January until October this year, the police recorded 137 cases, with 56 of those ending in deaths, 18 cases involving severe injuries, and 63 cases resulting in light injuries.
These scary statistics and recent complaints have led some people to question if riding a bicycle is even allowed on highways and public roads in the first place. So, we decided to look into the matter and see what we could find.
(Credit: Twitter/Bernama)
Actually, cyclists are technically not committing any crimes when riding on highways
They are advised to cycle during low traffic hours. Empty streets like in this photo are perfect. (Credit: Unsplash)
According to this excellent article by Ask Legal, because cyclists don’t pay road tax, they are not within the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) scope of authority and thus JPJ cannot enforce stopping them from using highways.
However, the police strongly discourage cyclists from riding on highways or major roads without proper precautionary measures due to how dangerous it can be (see statistics above).
There’s also a whole section for “Pedal Cyclists” in the Malaysian Highway Code. Rule 66 of the code in particular states that cyclists should avoid highways and roads with fast traffic since they are the second slowest road user.
66. Always seek and use the safest route. Keep out of heavy traffic as much as possible. Avoid highways in particular, and fast traffic in general.Rule 66 of the Malaysian Highway Code
Additionally, under Section 68(3) of the Road Transport Act, failure to observe the rules states in the Malaysian Highway Code can be used against you in any court proceedings.
As Ask Legal puts it “this would mean a driver who knocked you over could end up walking free by placing the blame on you instead.”
But, cyclists are still governed by the same rules as motorists
Cyclists are also expected to have the correct safety features on their bicycles, such as functioning brakes and lights. Wearing a helmet is a plus, too. (Credit: Unsplash)
Azisman said that since cycling activities on highways aren’t prohibited, cyclists are expected to always comply with highway laws and rules to ensure the safety of themselves and other motorists.
Those found guilty of offences while riding bicycles on highways can face penalties under the Road Transportation Act 1987.
Under Section 54(1) of the Road Transportation Act, cyclists who ride carelessly and cause danger can be fined at least RM1,000 and up to RM5,000 as well as being imprisoned for up to 12 months.
Similarly, Section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act states that any road user who neglects any traffic sign placed on or near any road shall be guilty of an offence and can be fined anywhere between RM300 and RM2,000.
Azisman also cited the Road Traffic Rules 1959, saying that Rule 35 in particular states that riding a bicycle without a front and back light is a punishable offence of up to RM2,000 fine and six months imprisonment.

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Delivery Riders Numbers Are Shrinking Because The Economy Is Reopening

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If you wonder why it’s getting longer and longer for your food to be delivered, the answer (might shock you) is because the number of riders has been decreasing.

This is largely contributed by the reopening of all economic industries, which change the landscape in the e-hailing services industry.
News portal Malay Mail, quoting the Persatuan Penghantar P-Hailing Malaysia Riders Association vice-president Abdul Hakim Abdul Rani, repoted that the usage of the service among consumers has been dropping since the final phase of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) late last year.
As the number of orders went down, so does the riders’ availability quite a number of individuals working in this gig economy in the past had since quit the industry for other opportunities.
“My guess would be about a 10% drop for orders. For riders, many have left, around 25%,” said Abdul Hakim.
“So there is not much effect on the [earning capacity of the] current riders even though there are fewer orders, but also fewer riders competing with one another,” he said when asked to comment on rider’s earnings.
He also said that the reopening of all economic sectors had also led to another problem as riders had to brave congested traffic to reach the customers.
He said that the associations also had been pushing for its members to subscribe to the government’s subsidised Self-employment Social Security Scheme, to protect them in their line of duty. It costs less than RM50 a year for certain plans.
While not admitting or denying that there’s a drop of orders made through their app, Foodpanda, responding to the matter, said that demand and supply fluctuations are common for business.
Foodpanda however, said that the company is expanding its vendors’ list and are partnering up with existing restaurants to give customers more choices while also expanding its vendors’ customer base.
“Numerous efforts are being taken, such as running regular campaigns with deals and discounts to ensure deliveries and pick-up are accessible and affordable for customers while continuing to provide a steady source of income for vendors and delivery partners,” it said.

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