Malaysia Is Only Country Where Media Is Trusted More Than Friends & Family On Covid-19 Updates

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According to survey results from YouGov, a global research company, Malaysia is the only country to have responded on a question with more trust put in media than their own friends and family.
In Malaysia, there was a large amount of trust in all sources of information for Covid-19 news. Whether the information came from the media, government, friends and family, or directly from healthcare professionals, Malaysians proved themselves to be a very trusting group.
More than 80% of respondents claimed that they “completely trust” or “somewhat trust” all the above mentioned sources.
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However, all other countries trusted information from friends and family more than media- in fact, trust in the media was the least on average- except for Malaysia, which responded the opposite.
This is likely due to the distrust most Malaysians have with mass-forwarded chain messages on online messaging platforms like Whatsapp or Telegram. The country has cracked down on such forwarded messages in an effort to combat fake news.
Since the pandemic started, everyone has received at least a few messages touting how the sun can kill the virus or how vitamin C can cure Covid-19, which had required the government and media outlets to debunk potentially dangerous claims.
Luckily, it appears that most Malaysians tend to be skeptical about these messages and would rather turn to other more trustworthy news sources for their information.
Malaysians put the most trust in healthcare professionals, followed by the government, then the media, and last in their friends and family.
Additionally, Malaysians on the whole are pretty positive that the Covid-19 situation is improving.
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86% of respondents have said that the situation is getting better, with only 8% saying that it will get worse.
On the whole, it seems that Malaysians have a general optimistic view of the pandemic and are getting their information from trusted sources.

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Malaysians Take Matters Into Own Hands, Start Google Sheets For People Who Lost Their Jobs

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The pandemic, and the subsequent response, is a scary time. Not just as health scares, but also how it had affected the economy. With long-standing companies from all industries facing challenges, many Malaysians have found themselves jobless or with a deep paycut.
While there are plenty of job-search sites available online, they are often repetitive and tedious for both parties involved.
In an effort to make things easier for those who have gone through the personal crisis of facing retrenchment, ex-AirAsia staff Allan Phang created a public talent spreadsheet for affected AirAsia staff.
When the crew is safe but the job isn’t.(Credit: AirAsia/MalayMail)
The airline industry was one of the hardest hit as their flights have been grounded for months. Due to this, over 300 of their staff were retrenched, with the rest taking a 30% pay cut.
The Allstars List has over 200 names at the time of writing, with more than a quarter comprised of ex-cabin crew members.
Allan also shared that AirAsia staff are known to be highly sought after by potential employers due to their training and culture.
The Allstars List was inspired by the SEAriously Awesome People List, which focuses on those who have been working in the venture-backed startup and entrepreneurial industry, as these companies have been less robust against the economic downturn.
Since the global pandemic, some of the brightest minds in entrepreneurial Southeast Asia have come together to start a community-based talent sheet, spearheaded by Chia Jeng Yang of Saison Capital, Simin Liu of FutureLabs Ventures, and communications consultant Rachael De Foe.
Layoffs should be the last resort to be taken in efforts to optimize cost during times when production and transaction numbers decline. However, in the end, many startups cannot avoid it.Erika Dianasari Go, Partner at Alpha JWC Ventures
Some things are unavoidable.(Credit: jcomp/Freepik)
The list is updated in real-time and includes talent from all across Southeast Asia. At the time of writing, there are over 1,200 people from 842 prior companies who have been listed, with just a little under half of respondents from Indonesia, followed by Singapore, then Malaysia.
The initiative is based on a collective interest and responsibility to hold on to talent in Southeast Asia, as top talent is what makes or breaks ventures.
Customers come and go, financial capital flows in and out, but human capital is what we need to hold on to.Joachim Vandaele, Founding Partner at FutureLabs Ventures
There have been success stories even during this time, which proves the importance of staying connected.
Veri Ferdiansyah was laid off in early April. Since then, he applied to dozens of companies everyday though various channels. His luck turned when he put his name on the SEAcosystem spreadsheet, which allowed him to be seen by companies and resulted in him finding his dream job.
For those who are neither part of the venture capital industry nor an ex-AirAsia staff, do not give up hope. According to a survey conducted by Jobstore.com, more than half of responding companies plan to hire new workers within 3 months after the movement control order (MCO) is lifted.
Executive positions will be available post-MCO.(Credit: Jobstore)
The majority of companies looking for new hires are smaller companies with less than 500 employees, and mostly in the logistics & transportation industry, the e-commerce & online shopping industry, and the software & IT industry.
Sales & marketing executives, customer service staff, and lorry drivers are the top positions that companies are looking for.

Surprisingly, 86% of the companies responding to the survey are not considering any retrenchment plans. Instead, they are opting to keep their human capital with an employee pay-cut.
Most companies cited government support, ability to support the company for the next 3 months, and confidence in the economy as reasons for not implementing retrenchment.
The hopeful sentiment was echoed by freelance platform Workana, which has seen an increase of job postings for freelancers to pick up.
Many jobs can now be done remotely.(Credit: Workana)
They note that remote working is now extremely popular, with an increasing number of SMEs looking to hire remote teams. Additionally, more freelancers are coming onboard with more senior experience as well.
Freelancing is on its way to being the new normal for Malaysians such as Azura Hairiri, who works on content creation for clients. She joined the Workana platform in mid-2019 to earn extra income, but now heads her own small team and makes more money freelancing full-time.
Freelancing is an option for those who need an extra bit of cash right now.(Credit: Workana)
For more information on the SEAriously Awesome People list, click here. For information on the AirAsia Allstars list, click here.

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Woman crashes ministers’ press conference, claims radiation from telco tower caused death in family

According to FMT, a woman crashed a press conference held by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad last week.
The woman in her 40s claims that radiation from a telecommunications tower near her house gave a family member cancer and subsequently died from it.

No cancer here.(Picture credit: Pixabay)

The woman from Sungai Dua, Butterworth, told Dzulkefly that she has lodged complaints to health authorities but her concerns were ignored.
When a police officer tried to stop her, she demanded to be heard.

I voted in these two ministers and it is hard to meet them. I chose you and this is what you do to me!
The woman is distraught that her concerns were not taken seriously

The woman with the yellow file spoke directly to Dzulkefly.(Picture credit: Twitter)

Global consensus is that the radio signals from cellular phone towers DO NOT CAUSE CANCER.
Cell phones communicate with cell towers mainly through radiofrequency (RF) waves. Similar to FM radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and heat, the RF waves are forms of non-ionizing radiation.
Non-ionizing radiation means that the waves do not directly damage the DNA inside cells.
In contrast, stronger types of radiation such as x-rays, gamma rays, and ultraviolet (UV) rays called ionizing radiation can and do damage the DNA inside cells. These are the types of radiation you should avoid.

TRP extends our condolences to the woman for the loss of a loved one.


[Watch] Lorry Driver Who Threw Rubbish Into Johor River Has Been Arrested

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Everyone is taught in school not to litter our surroundings because it can lead to pollution and damage our environment. This includes no littering in the drains, rivers and the sea.

Recently, a video that went viral caught a man throwing litter into a river in Johor. It’s believed that he was tasked to collect and discard the rubbish through proper channels.
His behaviour angered netizens and it caught the attention of Menteri Besar Johor, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
According to Berita Harian, Dato Onn contacted the Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat for help to apprehend the suspect.
Terima kasih kepada semua yg cakna dan ambil berat tentang alam sekitar dan sungai kita.Saya telahpun sedia maklum mengenai perkara ini lebih awal semalam. Alhamdulillah kita telah mengenal pasti individu tersebut, dan sekarang masih dalam siasatan.https://t.co/B08RDVrJLo https://t.co/AsOGSuu1D3— Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man (@titm_official) September 30, 2022
Initially, the police failed to find him at his residence. They managed to track down and arrest the 52-year-old suspect in Pontian around 7pm on 29 September after searching for him for five hours.
The suspect was then brought to Pontian police station to help with the investigation. He tested negative for drugs in a urine test and he has previous drug and criminal records.
Investigations also revealed that the suspect threw rubbish in Sungai Wak Rabun Batu 33, Pontian, in the video.
He was hired to collect and dispose of the collected rubbish at a designated area but chose to do it in an easy way.
The suspect was released on police bail after having his statement taken. He faces a compound following Rule 52 LN 166/59 for littering from a vehicle in addition to driving without a GDL license.
The act of littering from a vehicle is a punishable act with a fine or compound up to a maximum of RM2,000.Johor police chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat
The lorry driven by the suspect has been sent to Puspakom for further examination.
Kamarul Zaman added that the police are working with Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) to determine the next course of action based on their regulations.
According to Berita Harian, SWCorp has determined to impose a compound up to a maximum of RM10,000.
The police have also advised the suspect to stop littering and he has promised not to repeat his littering act again.

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Raped since 12, Sabah girl kept as sex slave for 14 years by foster father

When living our seemingly normal lives, we can sometimes forget
that the world is sometimes full of literal human trash.
Today, we are reminded of this horrible reality as news broke
on multiple Malaysian news sites of a Sabah man who kept his foster daughter as
a sex slave for 14 years.
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A 27-year old Sabah woman decided that she finally had enough and went to the police, reporting her foster father for repeatedly raping her since 2004.
In the police report, she states that the man in his 50s had been raping her since she was 12 years old.
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She also states that the rapes happened in the dark of the night, between 10pm and 3am, over three houses in squatter areas and Kampung Sarip housing area.
The last incident of rape was in December last year.

According to Malay Mail, she did not report her foster father earlier because he had threatened to kill her and her two younger siblings, who lived with him after their parents divorced in 2004.
But, she finally reached a breaking point. Having enough of
the 14-year sexual abuse, the victim went to the police who took down her statement
and sent her to the hospital for examination.
Subsequently, Lahad Datu Hospital has confirmed that there
were signs of old tears on the womanâ€™s hymen.

Picture Credit: Sayang Sabah

Lahad Datu district police chief, Nasri Mansor are currenly looking for the suspect, identified as Mohd Insang, and urges anyone with information to contact the police immediately.

Picture Credit: Astro Awani

The case is being investigated under Penal Code Section 376 where those who committed rape will be punished with imprisonment for a term up to 20 years with whipping.

If you or anyone you know are victims of sexual abuse, we urge you to seek help immediately.
You may reach out to NGOs such as Women’s Aid Organisation at their hotline +603 7956 3488 or WhatsApp/SMS TINA at +6018 988 8058 (open 24-hours).

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Waste dumping caused Semenyih Treatment Plant to close down for 10 hours

For those living in Selangor, there was one topic which was on everybody’s minds: the sudden water disruption issue that happened on the weekend.
Due to the closure of the Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant (LRA) for around 10 hours, countless homes around Selangor were without water for a long period of time which pissed everybody off.

Now, reports have surfaced saying that authorities have identified the reason why it was closed down, and it was because of the illegal dumping of waste near the Indah Water Consortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) sewage plant.

â€œInvestigations found a manhole with a foul smell within the vicinity of the residential areas in Bandar Bukit Mahkota,
  State environment, green technology, science, technology and innovation and consumer affairs committee chairman, Hee Loy Sian, The Star

IWK and the Department of Environment have lodged a police report and the authorities are actively investigating to find out the culprits.
Thankfully, the activated carbon and heavy rain on Saturday night helped to reduce the foul smell and the treatment plant was operational again by 4:30 a.m.

It was a nuisance for everybody who had to fill up containers of water because some folks thought it was okay to dump waste in a manhole.
Way to go, guys, really.


Ancom Truelife Launches ‘Healthy Nation’ Brand Offering Plant-Based Protein Milk Sachets

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Healthcare solutions provider Ancom Truelife has officially launched its first brand dubbed Healthy Nation to offer a wide range of affordable plant-based health products.

The plant-based protein products – Get Well, Flex Well, and Vita Well – were unveiled by Ancom Truelife Sdn Bhd executive chairman Datuk Hasnul Hassan, chief executive officer Joe Pramesh Ganesaguru and Ancom Nylex Berhad executive chairman Datuk Siew Ka Wei at its headquarters in Petaling Jaya.
Also present were Antah Healthcare Group chief executive officer Tunku Datuk Mohamed Alauddin Tunku Naquiyuddin as well as representatives from Watsons.
Ancom Truelife Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Joe Pramesh Ganesaguru, executive chairman Datuk Hasnul Hassan and Antah Healthcare Group chief executive officer Tunku Datuk Mohamed Alauddin Tunku Naquiyuddin unveil Healthy Nation product range. Image: Ahmad Zamzahuri/ Malay Mail
Ganesaguru said the Healthy Nation product range is oat-based to ensure the acid level is healthy for those who suffer from gastric issues.
Because the lactose in dairy products is the reason people experience gastric and feel bloated. We have data that shows two-thirds of the population in Asia has lactose intolerance.Chief executive officer Joe Pramesh Ganesaguru
With these issues in mind, an advanced formation based on scientific research and evidence was used to ensure the population get their much-needed protein for their growth and overall well-being through an alternative source.
He added that they didn’t want to have a “one size fits all” approach when it comes to formulating the product range.
As a result, the company developed a wide range of products to address specific health problems mainly among the adult and elderly population.
What are the benefits of each product?
Healthy Nation offers three plant-based protein milk with specialised benefits for the adults and elderly.  Image: Ahmad Zamzahuri/ Malay Mail
Get Well contains high dietary fibre and calcium sources for building strong bones and teeth. It can also help to ease the digestive system and reduce chronic inflammation.
Flex Well contains added vitamin K2, vitamin D3 and calcium acids to help develop strong bones for adults and the elderly.
Vita Well contains 28 vitamins, minerals and essential proteins to provide an adequate amount of nutrients in the body. It also has probiotics and prebiotics to improve the digestive system.
Where to get it?
The company is working closely with Antah Healthcare Group as its exclusive distribution partner to ensure the products are accessible to consumers across Malaysia.
Antah Healthcare Group is one of the largest Malaysian-owned healthcare marketing and distribution companies with a distribution channel of over 8,000 pharmacies nationwide.
The current target is to get the Healthy Nation product range in about 1,000 independent pharmacies and 600 Watsons stores by year-end.
The distribution kicked off last month with over 50 pharmacies selling the range.
In the future, Ganesaguru said the company will be unveiling three new products every quarter with healthcare solutions also targeted at children and senior care.
The products will soon be also available at selected clinics nationwide. There are also plans to enter the overseas market in Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam through the Ancom Nylex Berhad network.
The new products are a result of a joint venture between Ancom Berhad and Truelifesciences Holdings Sdn Bhd which materialized early this year.
Ancom Nylex Berhad is a diversified group with businesses in agricultural chemicals, industrial chemicals, logistics, and polymer, amongst others.

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Johor makes marriage school compulsory for non-Muslims to help reduce divorce rates

On top of the normal headaches,  brides (and grooms?) have to mull about before wedding preparations likeâ€¦
How many bridesmaids?When the tea ceremony would be?Who would be on the guest list?
Guess what? There’s another thing to worry about!
Every Johorean now has to make time for a compulsory marriage course.

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Ever since the minimum age of marriage in Johor has increased to 18 years old for both Muslims and non-Muslims, â€˜Modul Keluarga Sejahtera Johorâ€™ will be introduced to help reduce divorce rates in the state.
What is â€˜Modul Keluarga Sejahtera Johorâ€™?
Translated into “Happy Family Module” in English, it’s a family module for non-Muslims by Johor Tourism, Women, Family, and Community Development Committee.
It is currently being developed in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) through the Darul Ta’zim Family Development Foundation (YPKDT).
After it is fully ready, not only do Muslim couples need to have a pre-marriage certificate before marriage but non-Muslims as well.

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The Johor state government is alarmed by the divorce rates and various programmes have been devised to overcome this problem.
Liow Cai Tung, the chairman of Johor Tourism, Women, Family, and Community Development Committee, raises the concern over the statistics of divorce cases in her state.

Liow Cai Tung (Pic Credit: Facebook)

She says that cumulatively, there have been 9,691 divorce cases in Johor from 2014 till now.
We have broken the numbers up and charted it as below.

 Source from National Registration Department (NRD)

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Though when compared to other states, Johor does not have the highest crude divorce rate in Malaysia. In fact, it has an average crude rate in the country, of 1.6.
Crude divorce rate is basically the number of divorce cases per 1,000 people in a certain area.
The national crude divorce rate has been 1.6 for the past 2 years consecutively.
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Whatever the number, the intention of wanting to reduce the rates of divorce is a noble one.
Especially when CUEPACS recently released a statement that financial woes were the cause of divorces in Malaysia.
We hope to hear what the boot camp module actually consists of as there was no mention of what or how long this module will be.
But here’s a useful tip we found for you…

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Binge-Watching Is Good, Actually!

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Picture this: It’s late, everyone else is fast asleep, but you for some reason are still wide awake, glued to the screen and are very much tempted to stay up to catch just one more episode of that new series, or maybe just another movie in the epic saga, or even tell yourself that you’d go to bed just when the half-time whistle blows during the game.

Cut to a few hours later, the sun is rising, birds are chirping to welcome a brand new day, and you just spent the night binge-watching without getting a wink of sleep.
We’ve all been there…
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The average Malaysian is said to spend between an hour to 45 minutes a day in front of the TV, and around 12 hours a day staring at their mobile devices.
And ever since 24-hour TV services like Astro and streaming platforms like Netflix and HBO Go gave us access to thousands of non-stop viewing options for a small monthly fee – binge-watching has become the thing people indulge in.
However, this enjoyable activity does come at a cost to people’s health and well-being.
For those who overdo it, binge-watching can lead to obvious ills like sleep deprivation and fatigue, or less obvious side effects such as depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
But it is understandable that sometimes it can be hard to put the remote down, especially when that one remote has access to loads of streaming content and an endless supply of entertainment suitable for everyone.
But on the flipside, binge-watching can, actually, be good for you – if you binge with the right people!
Studies have noted that binge-watching can be a positive way for people to build and maintain social relationships with their friends, family and loved ones as it offers individuals the ability to connect over shared experiences and physical proximity with one another.
Binging is seen as a fun and relaxing pastime that people can do together to enhance the quality of their relationships over shared cultural space and social identity by developing the same interests.
Sharing media content such as TV shows, movies, documentaries, cartoons and of course sports competitions helps bring people closer together, even when they are apart.
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Now sharing is much easier with all-new packages from Astro, which comes complete with apps such as Astro GO that you can binge on the go as well as stream your favourite shows from Netflix, Disney+Hotstar, HBO Go, K-dramas, and almost everything else that’s on the air.
All of this is available on a single platform and at a single price, and you can also choose to add-on broadband internet connection for an all-inclusive entertainment offering all in one place.
Say, for example, you and your family begin to watch the latest season of “Money Heist” on Netflix together.
Though some members of the family might not have the chance to watch the show together in front of the living room TV and may need to catch up on a few episodes on their own time – sharing the same fictional world where the whole family can relatively escape to together overcomes any physical boundaries that may come in the way, and help deepen the bond you have with each other over a common interest.
Being glued to the screens also helps glue people together!
Nowadays, media content like popular movies and TV series plays a huge part in not only popular culture but also everyday life.
Plot points in shows can become topics of discussion for people to group around and help foster better relationships between friends, family and even neighbours and coworkers.
It even helps bring the society at large closer together by showing that we aren’t as different from each other as we’d thought.
Just look at all the hype that came with the popularity of the hit Korean drama series “Squid Game” on Netflix and how everyone came together to celebrate their common passion for something they find entertaining and relatable.
Read More: Squid Game Is Everywhere And It’s Creeping At This Shopping Mall Near You(Credit: Sunway Pyramid via Facebook)
Besides, binging together ensures that we’ll never go overboard and always have someone to tell us that it’s time to put the remote or device down for the day.
Binge with the right people, and you might even save a few Ringgits too.
Astro’s new Premium Packs, Sports Pack, as well as its Entertainment Plus Pack and Platinum Plus Pack, comes complete with up to 100Mbps of broadband internet connection, up to 142 TV channels for you to flip through, and your pick of some of the best streaming platforms to binge on up to 20 of your personal devices.
Compared to the old, standard subscription package, Astro’s newest packs let you and your loved ones binge it all from just between RM3 to RM6.50 a day with just one price.
So pick your partners in screen time and binge-watch your way to better relationships today!
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3YO KL Boy Dies Of Suspected Abuse, Police Detains Aunt

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A three-year-old boy was found dead on his bed last Monday in Kuala Lumpur, believed to have been abused based on the injuries and marks found on his body.

According to The Star, Sentul OCPD Asst Comm Beh Eng Lai, the boy was pronounced dead by a medical officer who was called to the scene and found that the deceased was injured on his chin, mouth and nose.
“Red marks were also seen below his left eye as well as bruises and scars on the victim’s back and elbow,” he was quoted as saying.
Sentul OCPD Asst Comm Beh Eng Lai (Credit: Malay Mail)
Subsequently, the victim’s caretaker, his 40-year-old aunt was detained by the police.
Beh added that the woman had been taking care of the victim as well as his five-year-old brother.
He said that the suspect is under remand since yesterday.
Beh also urges anyone with information on the case to contact Sentul police at 03-4048 2206.
Check out the article below if you suspect that your child has suffered from abuse.
READ MORE: How To Spot If Your Child Has Been Abused

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Tourist In Maldives Allegedly Raped By Resort Butler, No Arrests Yet

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A 26-year-old Chinese student from Australia claimed that she was raped during her stay in one of the resorts in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives on 6 June.

It’s believed that the perpetrator is a resort staff who attended to her as a butler.
The victim said the butler was sent to her room after she sought help from the front desk regarding her alleged waterlogged phone.
After the attack, the victim sought medical attention at the Health Center on Thulusdhoo island within the Kaafu Atoll.
Based on the images uploaded by the victim on social media, she sustained injuries such as bruises and scratches on her body.
Additional information regarding her condition or the specific nature of her injuries has not been made public at this time.
According to The Press, Maldivian police confirmed that an investigation into the rape allegation is underway.
The police said they have taken the necessary samples to help with the investigation, but no arrests have been made yet 12 days after the incident.
Images uploaded by the victim on social media.
The Maldives Journal wrote that the authorities are under increased pressure to address the safety concerns and maintain the reputation of the Maldives as a safe and welcoming destination.
According to Equality Now, sexual violence was traditionally considered a private matter in the Maldives.
However, there have been increasing calls for the state to address instances of sexual violence.
A high-profile case of attempted rape on a safari boat in the harbour of Hulhumale in June 2020 resulted in public protests. It prompted lawmakers to propose amendments to the laws on sexual violence.
In 2021, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ratified the First Amendment to the Sexual Offences Act to improve the definition of rape to include marital rape without exception and strengthen investigations, including removing burdensome evidence requirements.
The amendment mandates the provision of rape evidence kits at all government hospitals and health centres, and training staff to have a “victim-centred and trauma-informed” approach and how to use rape evidence kits.

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PDRM: Interstate Travel Only Approved For Monday-Thursday, Not Weekends

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The Royal Malaysian Police has confirmed that the approved interstate travel forms apply only for journeys from Mondays to Thursdays, not weekends.

According to Astro Awani, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said that this move is to tighten interstate movements following the recent rise in new Covid-19 cases across the country.
If the interstate travel permit is approved, it is only allowed on Monday to Thursday only, while travel on the weekend, which is Friday to Sunday, will not be approved.Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Deputy Inspector-General of Police via Astro Awani.
Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail
However, this ruling does not apply for emergencies, deaths and long distance spouses.
Acryl Sani explained that the new schedule for approved interstate travel is in effect until after Aidilfitri (13th &14th May).
PDRM stressed that interstate travel only approved for the following purposes:
EmploymentEmergency and Death ( nvolving immediate family members i.e. parents, children and siblings only)MedicalEducationLong distance spouses
Interstate travel for social purposes such as weddings or banquets are strictly prohibited.
Stern action will be taken on any one who disobeys the ruling.

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3-Ply Face Masks Worth RM446,000 Seized In Illegal Facebook Price Gouging Scheme

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When the country is in a dire shortage of face masks, there are always those who take advantage of a bad situation to turn a profit.
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry raided a premise in Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya yesterday follow tip-offs from the public.
The raid resulted in enforcers seizing 223,000 units of three-ply face masks, worth a total of RM446,000.
Three-ply face masks were being sold online at higher prices on certain Facebook pages. They were being sold for RM3.50 per piece, when the price ceiling on these masks should have been RM2.
Whole boxes of face masks were hoarded away.(Credit: KPDNHEP)
The suspect had used Facebook and Whatsapp to advertise and complete the sale of the face masks. The masks were then sent through post or via cash-on-delivery (COD) to areas around Kota Damansara.
One lone suspect has been nabbed in this operation. An individual can be fined up to RM100,000 or jailed up to three years or both. A subsequent offence can result in a fine up to RM250,000 or five years jail or both.
Face masks are an important personal protective equipment in this fight against the pandemic. If you have seen other unsavoury hoarders and sellers of other essential equipment, you can lodge a report to the ministry through their Enforcement Command Centre hotline at 1-800-886-000 or 03-8882-6088/6245 or on their official website at http://e-aduan.kpdnhep.gov.my.

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Sg Buloh Hospital Covid-19 Team Recognised At Global Health Awards 2020

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The Covid-19 team at Sungai Buloh Hospital have been recognised at the recently held Global Health Awards 2020 for their incredible determination fighting the pandemic!

Sungai Buloh’s Infectious Disease Department head Dr Suresh Kumar and Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Department head Dr Shaiful Azman Zakaria were both recognised for being Covid-19 Fighters.
Credit: @DGHisham/Facebook
According to the Global Health Awards website, the regional Asia-Pacific awards aims to recognise companies in a variety of regional and global markets that have maintained consistently high standards in delivering quality care and pushed the boundaries of delighting their customers at every stage and in every interaction.
The good news was announced by Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on his social media, who congratulated the medical experts as well as the entire Covid-19 team at Sungai Buloh Hospital.
Very well-deserved indeed! The nation thank you and your team for unwavering dedication, sacrifice and excellence in our efforts to fight COVID-19.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General via Facebook.

Sungai Buloh Hospital was designated as Malaysia’s main Covid-19 hospital when the pandemic began in March 2020, and once again in October 2020 during the third wave.
Dr. Suresh Kumar has over 15 years of experience as an infectious disease physician while Dr Shaiful Azman has been specialising in anaesthesiology and critical care since 1996.

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1/3 Of Affected Areas Are Receiving Water Again, But KL Has 0% Recovery Rate

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According to Air Selangor’s latest press release, over a third of the areas affected by the water disruptions have recovered their water supply.
Of 1,292 areas facing water disruptions, over 32.28% have recovered by 6.30am this morning.
Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor have almost fully recovered, at a 94.12% and 91.7% recovery rate respectively.
However, those in Kuala Langat and Kuala Lumpur will have to wait a little longer as these areas have 0% recovery rate.
Sehingga jam 6:30 pagi hari ini, sebanyak 32.28% daripada 1,292 kawasan yang terlibat dengan gangguan bekalan air yang berjadual ini telah pulih sepenuhnya.Untuk senarai penuh pili awam terkini, sila rujuk https://t.co/Gmnl4CH9mT#airselangor pic.twitter.com/RmSt7r9g1N— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) September 5, 2020
More areas should see the water supply returning today, but you can refer to the Air Selangor website or app for the latest information and status updates.

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Malaysia’s Covid-19 Vaccine Should Be Named ‘Bossku’, Says MP

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During the Supply Bill 2022 debate at Dewan Rakyat today, Sepang MP Hanipa Maidin suggested that Malaysia’s own Covid-19 vaccine be named “bossku” or “Pekan” due to the popularity of former prime minister Najib Razak.

Hanipa said ‘bossku’ – Najib’s nickname among his supporters and fans – work like “magic” on the people.
If we create a new vaccine later, we could name it the ‘Pekan’ vaccine or ‘bossku’ vaccine to get a strong response from the people.PH-Sepang MP Hanipa Maidin
Hanipa also said before using the names, they need to get permission from Najib himself first.
In a report by Free Malaysia Today, the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) had allocated almost RM60 million to research and develop Malaysia’s own Covid-19 vaccine to reduce dependency on vaccine supply from other countries.
According to the MOSTI’s Deputy Minister Ahmad Amzad Hashim, out of the total allocation, RM54 million was allocated to the Malaysia Genome Institute while RM2.5 million went to the research team to develop vaccines from using the Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mRNA) technology.
The remaining RM2.5 million has been allocated to Universiti Putra Malaysia for developing vaccines from inactivated toxins produced by germs.
Netizens suggest more names
A netizen asked whether these are the only topics our politicians can come up with during parliamentary meetings.

A few of them suggested names such as Jibby and Timahku, but others questioned why we should give the honour of naming the vaccine after convicted criminals.

Where did ‘bossku’ originate from?
According to The Malay Mail, the word ‘bossku’ is widely believed to have originated from the lexicon used by the young, middle-class Malay in Sabah where it’s usually intentionally misspelt as ‘busku’ or ‘bussku’.
The term has since been popularised by the rempit culture of working-class riders.
Najib further popularised the word by using it in the phrase ‘Malu apa bossku” in response to a now-viral video of him alongside a man who called out “Boss kita! (Our boss!).”
The phrase ‘Malu apa bossku’ quickly became an online campaign by his supporters simply because it’s catchy and memorable.
According to another report by The Malay Mail, it also spawned numerous merchandise such as t-shirts, caps, vehicle stickers. There was even a music video.

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Man Feared Drowned In Gombak Due To River’s Strong Current

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One of the two men in their 20s managed to escape with his life after they went bathing in Sungai Pisang at Batu 12, Gombak, last evening.

The Selangor fire and rescue department (JBPM) director Datuk Norazam Khamis said they received an emergency call around 6.57pm.
The department immediately dispatched the Fire Rescue Tender (FRT) from the Selayang fire department and 10 personnel to the scene.
Image: Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia Negeri Selangor/FB
Upon reaching the scene at 7.30pm, they found that one of the men was saved but was stranded on the other side of the 20-metre-wide river.
JBPM personnel managed to rescue the 26-year-old man after travelling for about 1km on a road.
Unfortunately, they feared that the man’s friend, 25, has drowned and was carried away by the strong current due to heavy rain.
The search and rescue mission (SAR) had to be postponed to 9pm yesterday due to increasingly bad weather.
The rescue mission resumed this morning with 10 firefighters. According to New Straits Times, the search has been widened to a 2km radius.
Seorang lelaki dikhuatiri lemas manakala rakannya terkandas di tebing sungai di Batu 12, Sungai Pisang, Gombak petang tadi – JBPM Selangor📸 JBPM Selangor pic.twitter.com/3V4xUxonid— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) February 12, 2023

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Doctor Explains What You Shouldn’t Do When Visiting Someone At The Hospital

So, you just found out a family member or friend has been admitted to the hospital and youâ€™re concerned. You think that you might visit them while theyâ€™re admitted so they donâ€™t feel alone and know that you care.
However, have you ever stopped to consider that your presence at the hospital might be more dreaded than appreciated?
Recently a Malaysian doctor tweeted some tips for when youâ€™re visiting a sick friend/family member at the hospital. You can check out her tweet at the end of the article, but weâ€™ve summarised her points for you:
1. DO ask the patient/their relatives first if theyâ€™re comfortable having visitors

Aunty doesnâ€™t mind if you just call her instead of coming over (Picture credit: Freepik)

Sometimes the patient is tired and needs rest. Sometimes their condition means that they arenâ€™t decent enough to receive guests. And sometimes their family members are too busy to entertain you during your visit.
So, call or text first to ask for a suitable time to visit, or if seeing them once theyâ€™re back home might be best instead.
2. DONâ€™T bother the patient with questions about their condition
Find out from the doctors, nurses, or their relatives if you arenâ€™t family. Donâ€™t burden the sick to brief you about their illness. Theyâ€™ve likely already had to tell a tonne of other people before you.
3. DONâ€™T bring the whole village with you

Too many screaming kids give aunty a headache. (Picture credit: Freepik)

Too many people at the ward will make other patients uncomfortable and someone might get in the way of a doctor or nurse performing their duties. Remember, this is a hospital, not a recreational area.
Additionally, unless absolutely necessary, leave the kids at home. Their immune systems are fragile and the hospital is full of sick people and germs. On the flip side, they could end up infecting other patients if they are sick too.
4. DONâ€™T stay too long

Canâ€™t you tell aunty has other things to do? (Picture credit: Freepik)

Remember, the patient is there to heal from their illness. Allow them to rest and donâ€™t take up too much of their time.
In fact, if you feel your presence wouldnâ€™t really do any good to the patient, then you can opt to refrain from visiting and just give them a call or send them a sincere text instead.
5. DO bring gifts for the patient (and their caregiver!)
These days, people are urged to stay away from filling the patientâ€™s room with fruit baskets and bouquets of flowers (allergies, rotting fruits, not fun).
However, there are a wealth of other things that could be more helpful such as their favourite food, comfy pillows, wet wipes, or even lotion.
Donâ€™t forget the patientâ€™s caregiver too, theyâ€™d surely appreciate a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning or a nice warm blanket in the evening.
6. DO be nice and helpful

Aunty might smile sweetly at you but on the inside, she is cursing you and the future seven generations of your family because you wonâ€™t stop complaining about your life (Picture credit: Freepik)

Take this opportunity to make the patient feel cared for. Refrain from asking them insensitive questions or talking about yourself and your problems throughout your visit.
Instead, try to make sure theyâ€™re comfortable. Offer to dim the lights, adjust the curtains or air-cond temperature or bring more blankets to keep them warm.
7. DONâ€™T use the visit to promote your MLM products

Aunty is not impressed by your MLM business. (Picture credit: Freepik)

You might mean well, but the last thing they want to do right now is shop for essential oils or health drinks.Â
8. DONâ€™T use the visit to harass them into other forms of alternative medicine
Unless youâ€™re a doctor, your suggestions might actually be against the advice of the patientâ€™s actual doctors.
9. DO clean up after yourself

Aunty and nurse bonding over their shared dissatisfaction with you because you left your rubbish everywhere (Picture credit: Freepik)

The doctors, nurses, patient and their relatives arenâ€™t there to pick up and tidy after you.
Re-arrange the chairs you used, throw away any trash you brought in, thank the doctors and nurses on your way out.
10. DO respect the other patients and their visitors

Aunty wants to sleep now, please go home. (Picture credit: Freepik)

You donâ€™t know what the other patients and visitors are going through. Maybe your family member/friend has dengue, meanwhile, the patient in the next bed might be struggling with cancer.
Donâ€™t simply take photos or videos in the ward and upload them onto your social media. This is not a place to flex on the gram.
Keep noise at a minimum, be empathetic.

Check out the full thread on Twitter:
Adab when visiting a sick patient at the hospital from a doctorâ€™s point of view :An important thread:â€” zy masri (@zymasri) November 20, 2019
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No Vehicles Allowed In Jalan TAR Every Sunday Starting 28 September

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Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman or more commonly known as Jalan TAR is one of the famous locations in Kuala Lumpur.

The busy street is teeming with textile shops and often attracts a crowd. Families frequent the shops there to buy school uniforms, baju kurung, tudung, carpets and more.
No cars are allowed on Sundays
The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) recently announced that the roads into Jalan TAR will be closed to vehicles every Sunday starting from 28 September 2022.
Based on a report by Malay Mail, Deputy Minister of Federal Territories Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias said the move to close the roads to vehicles is to encourage the culture of walking among the Malaysian public.
Jalan TAR will be closed from the junction of Jalan Esfahan until Jalan Tun Perak from 6am to midnight.
READ MORE: DBKL Tutup Jalan TAR Setiap Ahad Mulai 28 September, Galakkan Budaya Jalan Kaki
An empty street is seen along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur on March 21, 2020. Image: Yusof Mat Isa/ Malay Mail
Jalaluddin was responding to a question by Senator Datuk Dr Dominic Lau Hoe Chai regarding efforts to upgrade the pedestrian infrastructure in Kuala Lumpur and the culture of ‘willingness to walk’ among city folk.
In addition to the road closure to vehicles, there will be various programmes planned to enliven Jalan TAR such as performances by buskers, creative arts performances and traditional sports programmes.
Potential future plans
A view of people shopping for Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman despite MCO 3.0 in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor on May 8, 2021. Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/ Malay Mail
Jalaluddin added that DBKL is also studying plans to do the same from the junction of Jalan Pudu until the Jalan Bukit Bintang intersection.
Regarding the pedestrian infrastructure upgrading project, a total of 23 areas have been identified.
These projects are being planned so that they have a complete network and, once completed, will give a new image or rebranding to the areas involved and can indirectly be used as tourist attractions.Deputy Minister of Federal Territories Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias
To ensure the safety of pedestrians, Jalaluddin said about 5,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras had been installed throughout Kuala Lumpur City.
According to Malay Mail, 2,062 of them are focused on pedestrian walkways and there will be 250 enforcement officers conducting patrols from time to time.
READ MORE: Heavy Vehicles Banned From KL Main Roads During Peak Hours To Reduce Traffic Congestion

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Govt Mulls Introducing Online Business License To Curb Cyber Fraud

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A special task force under the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has been studying a new licensing mechanism for online businesses to protect consumers from becoming victims of cyber scams that have become rampant.

According to its deputy minister Datuk Rosol Wahid, the ministry is considering models used in countries such as the United States, China, Singapore and Saudi Arabia to monitor online businesses.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid. (Credit: Bernama via Malay Mail)
“The ministry is engaging online platform providers, consumer and seller associations, academicians and economists to ensure that every aspect, including consumer and seller protection and enforcement, can be effectively carried out,” Rosol was quoted as saying by The Star.
He added that the proposal for the special licence had so far received positive feedback.
In explaining the decision, Rosol revealed that the KPDNHEP has recorded the highest complaints on scams involving online transactions for three consecutive years.
“For the record, of the total 34,681 complaints in 2020, 11,511 were about online transactions. In 2021, of 27,469 reports received, 11,463 were related to online transactions.
“So far this year, 15,957 complaints have been received with 4,760 related to online transactions,” he added.
While waiting for the new law to be legislated, Rosol said that the ministry would utilise the existing law to hit on online scammers that prey on the public.
He said that Section 2 of the Registration of Business Act 1956 required all online business operators to be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
Any online business owner that fails to do so, can be slapped with a two years prison sentence, a fine of RM50,000 fine, or both.
He also added that under the Act, it is compulsory for online traders to display the individual/business or company name; business registration number; email, phone number or business address, main description of goods or services offered, full price including shipping fee, freight, tax and other costs; terms and conditions and estimated delivery time.
He said that one could be prosecuted under the 2012 Consumer Protection Regulations (Electronic Trade Transaction) if they failed to display these details – with the first-time offenders facing maximum fines of up to RM50,000 or imprisonment of not more than three years or both, while business entities facing double the maximum fine.
Individuals committing a second offence or more can be fined a maximum of RM100,000 or jail of not more than five years or both, with a fine of RM200,000 for businesses.

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Chips In Chicken: The KFC x Lay’s Is A Crunchfest

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KFC has just unveiled their latest collaboration with chips company Lay’s: Hot & Spicy fried chicken with a coating of crushed Lay’s BBQ chips!

Called the KFC x Lay’s Crunch BBQ flavoured Hot & Spicy fried chicken, this limited-time menu item is a mouthful in all senses of the word.

Previously, their collaboration with Lay’s gave us fried-chicken flavoured potato chips. This time, it’s potato-chip-coated fried chicken. Of course we had to give it a shot.
The Taste Test
The fried chicken looks just like the Hot & Spicy fried chicken, but with crushed pieces of potato chips in the outer coating. You can actually visibly pick out the ruffle chips on the chicken!
See that piece of ruffles chips?(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Taste-wise, it is everything you like about the Hot & Spicy chicken but crunchier. There is a touch more flavour to this thanks to the BBQ potato chips, but it definitely still tastes like fried chicken. (Just with a side of chips!)
Although I am usually ambivalent towards soft drinks, I found the lemonade to be really refreshing when paired with the stronger flavours of this chicken.
The Verdict
I was expecting something heavily flavoured and powdered with potato chip seasoning. Instead, I got a really crunchy fried chicken.
This is probably one of the best executed limited-time flavours of fried chicken I’ve tried, where you still get the great taste of KFC, but elevated with the undeniably satisfying crunchiness of the chips without being overwhelming.
The meal comes with your usual coleslaw, mashed potato, and a drink.
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Both food items can get jelak very quickly, so balancing the two to be flavourful but not too much is crucial. The lemonade drink is also a pretty good pair as it helps to lighten up the heaviness of the flavours.
Whether you’re a fan of the Hot & Spicy chicken, crunchy potato chips, or both– you can probably give this a shot!

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Yes, This Park In Petaling Jaya Is SUPPOSED To Flood

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The Taman Aman park in Petaling Jaya has been flooding all week due to heavy rain, alarming residents as pictures and videos ended up on social media with rainwater gushing through the park.

However, this isn’t a design flaw- in fact, the park is working exactly as it is supposed to.
Taman Aman is not a lake. Taman Aman is a flood retention pond, and that includes the entire park. The whole point of the park is to capture rainwater and flood completely during heavy rainfall so that the houses nearby would be safe from flooding.
According to a post by Petaling Jaya City Council member Farhan Haziq, Taman Aman has five inlets and just one outlet to control the flow of water. The park will take about an hour to fully drain the water after the rain, and be back to normal again.
However, it is likely that the lake will need to be deepened to hold even more water, as recent rainfall has been swift and heavy. If Taman Aman fails to retain the bulk of the rainfall, the houses nearby might experience some form of flooding.
That Taman Aman is a flood retention pond is not a well-known fact, as local residents who have lived in the area for years were unaware of it as well, which led to the initial alarm.
However, Petaling Jaya residents should still practice caution and to not wander into the park to take photos or videos when it does flood.
Read Farhan’s full post here:

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“Bapak Cooks Ketum” Viral Video Causes Nationwide Stir

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A child’s innocence had unintentionally exposed her father’s particularly unique cooking skills.

In a video that’s gone viral online, a primary school girl had confessed to her entire classroom that her father was supposedly great at brewing ketum drinks at home.
The 12-second clip features a teacher asking her classroom to give a show of hands if any of their dads knew how to cook.
It was then that the girl sincerely answered that her father knows how to cook up some “air ketum”, followed by bursts of laughter from her fellow classmates.
The video had Malaysian social media users relatively undecided on whether to laugh, get angry or be sad at the girl’s honest reply.
Though netizens appeared to be amused by the child’s cute straightforwardness, people were also heartfelt at the girl’s circumstances and outraged by the school teacher who they said was unprofessional for having recorded and allegedly shared the video.
Aku tgk video budak yg cakap bapak dia terer masak ketum.. lepas tu kawan2 satu kelas gelak dekat dia. Bagi aku patut lah cikgu viralkan video tu. Its not good for their long term mental health.— CEO Maleh Aku 🇲🇾 (@MaisarraAnuar) August 19, 2020
Kesian kat budak perempuan yang kata ayah dia pandai masak air ketum tu.Tak pasal2 dia yang menanggung aib— SaNG PuJaNGGa (@fathull_hussein) August 19, 2020
Pendapt peribadi,benda unexpected budak tu nak jawab bapak dia pandai masak air ketum.Yang menjadi isu sekarang adalah,kenapa boleh jadi tersebar footage tu.tu yang menambah masalah sebenarnya. Footage bagi directly dekat penjaga untuk tujuan baik tapi jadi viral tanpa ketahuan.— meow (@mnnabcdefghijk) August 19, 2020
The video’s release had also prompted comments from the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) who stated it was relatively unethical for an educator to commit such acts as it may tarnish the child’s image and that of her family.
But, interestingly enough, it was reported that the video had not been intended for public viewing.
Apparently, the teacher responsible for the footage had only sent the video personally to the girl’s mother and meant to caution the parents of their supposed wrongdoings.
Cikgu yang merakam video ‘ayah saya masak ketum’ mesej saya.Apa tujuannya? Nak viralkan ke media sosial?Jawapannya tidak. Video berkenaan HANYA dihantar kepada IBU kanak-kanak itu sahaja. Saya ulang, hanya kepada IBU murid itu sahaja.Kenapa? pic.twitter.com/e97z6pQFc6— Akhi Fairuz Al-Jengkawi (@akhifairuz_) August 19, 2020
Ketum is known worldwide for having medicinal as well as psychotropic drug properties that can make people high.  The plant’s leaves can be chewed, smoked, or brewed into herbal teas or juices.
The use of ketum is strictly regulated in Malaysia under the Poisons Act 1952 and it’s an offense to harvest and sell it, though planting a couple of ketum trees in your garden is not.
The government had also mulled over interest to turn the plant into an agricultural resource for the country.
Read more: Ketum Ban: Should We Or Shouldn’t We?

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How 3 Malaysian Women Made Their Dreams Come True

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Recognized annually on March 8, International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women globally. While women’s contributions should be celebrated all year round, IWD marks an intentional call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

This year’s theme is Embracing Equity, and it aims to get the world talking about why “equal opportunities are no longer enough.” While gender equity should be part of every society’s DNA, it’s important to understand the difference between equity and equality.
This IWD, Casio collaborates with 3 Malaysian women who share their definitions of embracing equity, and why every success deserves celebration and acknowledgement.
Equity vs Equality
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Equality is the goal and equity is the means to get there.Nalisa Alia Amin, freelance plus-size model and body acceptance advocate.
Equality means each individual or group of people are given the same resources or opportunities.
Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.
For Nalisa, she saw an opening when the world opened up to her. There was a huge boom of body positivity movements that advocated for the acceptance and celebration of all body types, and she was embraced by a movement that she knew she could, and wanted, to be a part of.
Her boldness then paved the way for modeling, advocating and championing others who were just like her and creating the momentum for plus-size women nationwide to see themselves as beautiful and finally embrace who they are.
Highlight the strengths, address the weaknesses
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For TV host, YouTuber, and founder of successful apparel line Shals, Shalma Aina said embracing equity is about having the right balance. Today, we see a lot of women juggling between multiple responsibilities, but the reason why they’re able to successfully navigate their roles is because they’ve mastered the art of balance.
For Shalma, the healthy relationship that she has with her partner plays a huge role in helping her achieve balance in her life. They push each other to be better, and do so by highlighting their strengths and addressing their weaknesses, which empowers them to achieve all of their goals in life.
Don’t be afraid to achieve more
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For Dr. Kayla Teh, her ability to juggle between being a full-time dentist, content creator, entrepreneur, and mother is a testament that women can really do it all. Despite all the naysayers, she’s managed to prove that it is not impossible to live the life that you want.
I think women and men shouldn’t be judged by their gender, but by who they are.Dr. Kayla Teh.
She aspires to see more women take charge of their own lives and not be afraid to build the life that they want.
I want to see you be the best version of yourself.Dr. Kayla Teh.
Celebrate IWD with Casio
(Credit: Casio)
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, Casio is giving a special 15% discount for selected G-SHOCK series – GM-S, GMA & GMD series – and Baby-G series watches. The promotion will run from 8 March to 8 April and is available at G-Factory, G-SHOCK stores and selected dealer stores.
Not only that, you can also receive a special edition paper bag produced to celebrate this wonderful occasion when you purchase from G-Factory, G-SHOCK stores, and selected dealer stores. This paper bag aims to spread the message of embracing equity and will feature the brand logo and campaign hashtags #IWD2023 and #EmbraceEquity.
They’re limited to 3000 bags nationwide, so hurry to your nearest store today!
Find out more on Casio’s promotions for IWD 2023 HERE.

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Health Ministry Frontliners Finally Getting Time Off After Working 5 Months Straight

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The Health Ministryâ€™s medical frontline staff will finally be given some time off in the next few weeks after working tirelessly for the last five months battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the frontline staff will also be offered counselling services to prevent them from burning out from the difficult tasks and long hours theyâ€™ve faced.
Ministry of Health (MOH) frontliners have been working non-stop day and night for the last five months, they can barely even differentiate between weekday or weekend.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Harian Metro (Translated from BM)
He added that their sacrifice would not go unnoticed, saying that their hard work has paid off in terms of the reduced number of new cases and patients in the Covid-19 wards and Intensive Care Units (ICU).
He explained that his ministry will be using the next few weeks to give the frontline staff some time off in stages, sharing that this is also to prepare them in case an increase in cases occurs.
According to a report by Malaysiakini, Dr Noor Hisham also mentioned that the Health Ministry plans to re-strategise its Covid-19 approach.

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Viral Twitter Video Shows Man Casually Smoking In Petrol Station, Netizens Criticise Actions

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Everyone knows that smoking or even using your hand phones at petrol stations are especially dangerous and should be avoided.

Unfortunately, some Malaysians just don’t seem to get the memo.
A viral video posted by Twitter user @MALAYSIAVIRALLL showed a man casually smoking from his car while being parked close to a petrol pump.
The caption of the tweet read:
I don’t want to give a long explanation because if I say something I will end up facing backlash. Let him get embarrassed when he sees this video online.@MALAYSIAVIRALLL via Twitter
The person taking the video reverses their car to get the man’s number plate but the man smoking in his car seems unphased.
According to online reports, there are 23 places where smoking is prohibited.
These places include any area of a hospital or clinic, public lifts and toilets and any area of petrol stations.
The “area” of a place mentioned above also includes the surrounding area of the place within its borders, and also includes a distance of 3 meters from any permanent roof connected to the main building, according to AskLegal.
Offenders can be fined up to RM10,000 or be imprisoned for up to 2 years under Regulation 11 of the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004.
Netizens chimed in with many also chiding the person recording the video for using their phone at the petrol pump area which is also against the law.
Twitter user @ejoyashraff1 said:
Hahaha one person is smoking while the other is playing with their phone.@ejoyashraff1 via Twitter
Another Twitter user @yaniexx_ said:
When you smoke in the gas station area you are indirectly endangering the people in that area. If you think your life can be bought, don’t bring someone else whose life you can’t buy. Don’t cause other people to become victims because of your unwise actions!!@yaniexx_ via Twitter
Twitter user @ezzthedon called this act stupid and selfish.
He said:
This is pure stupidity. Selfish behaviour and does not care about the safety of others and the public.I hope the police will take action against this.@ezzthedon via Twitter
When in high risk public areas such as petrol stations, please learn to be considerate of the safety of others as well as yourself.

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Global Covid-19 Cases Now Exceed 5 Million, US Records 100,000 Deaths

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Covid-19 cases worldwide has now reached 5.69 million according to the latest figures from the John Hopkins University.
The coronavirus now has caused more than 350,000 deaths worldwide.
The United States which recorded the number of coronavirus cases and fatalities now has more than 100,000 deaths in the space of less than four months.
The country currently has around 1.69 million confirmed infections which account for about 30% of the worldwide total.
Although the US has more cases than any nation in the world, it is actually behind Brazil in terms of deaths related to Covid-19.
Brazil recorded more than 1,000 new deaths from the coronavirus, bringing the total number of fatalities to 25,598. As for the total number of cases, it now stands at 411,821.
Russia now has crossed 370,000 in the number of infection cases but reports point out that the number of recoveries is outnumbering new infections for two days in a row.
11,079 recoveries were reported over the last 24 hours against 8,338 new infections.
Although countries have struggled with the pandemic, New Zealand has appeared to have the situation under control as the country now has zero hospitalisation cases with the infection rate now at double digits.
Vietnam maintained their “0 deaths” record with no new cases reported as of 27 May. The total number of cases is now at 327 with 278 who have recovered from the disease.

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Negeri Sembilan’s Dengue Cases More Than Last Year, Authorities Say

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There has been an increase of 11.6% in the number of cumulative dengue cases in Negeri Sembilan this year, between January and 23 May, as the state recorded 1,138 cases compared to 1,020 in the same period last year.
Below are the number of cases according to district:
Seremban (937)Port Dickson (48)Rembau (47)Tampin (38)Jempol (33)Kuala Pilah (19)Jelebu (16)
State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman S. Veerapan said from May 17 to May 23, a total of 64 cases were recorded.
According to reports from Malay Mail, one death due to dengue was reported in Seremban, bringing the death toll to 4 as of 23 May, compared to 5 deaths recorded in the same period.
It’s also reported that there are 21 active localities in Seremban, and one each in Rembau and Kuala Pilah.

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Most M’sians Think That High Cigarette Prices Is The Reason Why The Tobacco Black Market Is Thriving

British American Tobacco (BAT) Malaysia’s second nationwide survey revealed that 64% of Malaysians believe high prices of legal cigarettes is a key factor that is driving people to the tobacco black market.
The survey was conducted as part of BAT Malaysia’s Stop The Black Market campaign, which aims to raise awareness about the negative effects of the illicit cigarette trade.

(Credit: British American Tobacco Malaysia)

It was earlier reported that the sale of illegal cigarettes in Malaysia cost the country RM5.3 billion in tax losses last year. The latest survey also showed that 75% Malaysians want the government to introduce measures to stop this in the 2021 Budget.
Managing Director of BAT Malaysia Jonathan Reed said that the urgent call for action could be fuelled by uncertainties related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

From the survey results and feedback we have received, Malaysians are calling for urgent action to reduce the price of some goods, to help stop the black market. This likely comes from concerns they have on job security and income stability amidst the on-going Covid-19 crisis.Managing Director of BAT Malaysia, Jonathan Reed

The tobacco black market refers to cigarette and tobacco products that are smuggled into Malaysia. It is run by smuggling syndicates, which rely on corruption and “creative” methods to transport illegal cigarettes.
62% of the total tobacco market in Malaysia is owned by criminal gangs, and about six out of 10 cigarettes sold in Malaysia are illegal.
You can find out more on how to Stop The Black Market here.

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If It Wasn’t For The SMART Tunnel, 15 Hectares Of KL Would Be Under Water Last Night

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If it wasn’t for the Smart Tunnel, a portion of Kuala Lumpur – the size of of 20 football fields – would’ve been submerged underwater according to the Irrigation and Drainage Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohd Ghazali.

He said rainwater could have flooded an area of 15 hectares if they hadn’t activated its 4th mode making it a giant tunnel for water retention which has only been activated 7 times in history of the SMART tunnel.
This would mean 3 million cubic metres of water would’ve flooded a 1km radius near Masjid Jamek if it wasn’t for the tunnel, he said to NST.
Instead, this water was released into a SMART Tunnel Reservoir system.
One of the cause of the floods, he said, was due existing drainage systems that are unable to support large volumes of surface runoff.
While 13 stations in the city recorded rainfall of more than 100mm each, at Simpang 3, Gombak the reading was more than 200mm in around five hours.Irrigation and Drainage Director-General Datuk Nor Hisham Mohd Ghazali via NST
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
Other possible factors, he said include overdevelopment and the city’s drainage operating beyond capacity, but more investigation is needed, he said.
According to reports, planning guidelines require developers to have their own water retention facilities to control large scale development.
Commenting on photos that surfaced on social media, he said that the water was reddish and not clear – a sign that it originated from exposed earth, most likely from construction sites and sediment.
Nor said the department has suggested to create more retention ponds and trying to emulate Japan’s underground irrigation system to overcome the flood issue in the future.

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Health Ministry Promotes Movember On Twitter To Raise Awareness On Men’s Health

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If you thought the Health Ministry was a boring and dreary ministry who doesn’t keep up with popular culture, then you were dead wrong.

Today, the Health Ministry just posted a tweet on its Twitter account promoting Movember, or No-Shave November.
You may have heard of it before, or at least noticed an increase in the number of men walking around with full beards during the month of November.

https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya/status/1323099156341161984

Well, we were rightly impressed that the Health Ministry knew these campaigns weren’t just a silly or quirky thing some people did for fun.
All those moustaches, beards, and goatees were originally grown out for a cause. Both No-Shave November and Movember are actually organisations that are dedicated to raising awareness about men’s health issues and raise substantial amounts of money each year.
No-Shave November VS Movember
Yes, that’s right. I said “both”. Despite the common interchange of names, they are actually two separate organisations.
Movember is a community of rockstars raising money, making a difference in mental health & suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. (Credit: Movember)
Movember comes from combining the words “moustache” and “November”, and actually started as a fun experiment in 2003 by a group of Australian guys in Melbourne before being turned into a full-fledged charitable organisation.
Movember became recognised as an official charity organisation by Australia in 2006, and raised more than RM33 million ($8 million USD) since its inception three years earlier. By 2017, more than 5 million people from 21 countries officially took part in the campaign and donated.
Today, Movember supports a variety of men’s health initiatives, including prostate and colon cancer research, mental health and suicide prevention, as well as parenting and general health.
Our fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. Men are dying too young. We can’t afford to stay silent.Movember via their website
On the other hand, No-Shave November is a similar but separate organisation.
The rules of No-Shave November are simple: put down your razor for 30 days and donate your monthly hair-maintenance expenses to the cause. (Credit: No-Shave November)
While No-Shave November also raises awareness and money for men’s health initiatives, this organisation focuses solely on cancer. This is because Matthew Hill, the husband and father of the family that founded No-Shave November died from colon cancer in 2007.
The Hill family set up the organisation officially in 2009 and have since raised more than RM41 million ($10 million USD).
The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free.No-Shave November’s goal according to their website
How they raise awareness for men’s health issues
Both organisations offer a way to spark conversation about the dire health issues that affect men.
Everybody is welcomed to participate in their campaigns, the simplest way is by growing out your own moustache and using it as a talking point to start important conversations about men’s health.
         View this post on Instagram           It's here! For those about to Mo, we salute you. Bushy or bristly. Long or short. Neat or grizzly – whatever you Grow will save a Bro. Let's change the face of men's health, one moustache at a time. A post shared by  Movember (@movember) on Nov 1, 2020 at 1:30am PDT
You can also fully participate by registering to be counted among the millions that grow their facial hair for a good cause.
Movember also encourages its participants to join “Move for Movember” which includes committing to walking or running 60 miles (96 kilometres) over the course of the month of November.
The number 60 represents the 60 men’s lives lost to suicide every hour across the globe.
         View this post on Instagram           Drop that razor! It’s time to get hairy. No-Shave November begins NOW! A post shared by  No-Shave November (@no_shave_november) on Nov 1, 2020 at 7:57am PST
To participate in No-Shave November, you can register here.
All you’ll need to do is put down your shaver for a month and donate the money you’d normally spend on grooming yourself, such as on shaver blades and shaving cream, to the organisation’s funded programs instead.
Happy Movember, everyone!

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Huge Explosion In Lebanon’s Capital City, Here’s What You Need To Know

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A massive explosion shocked Beirut, Lebanon on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, causing widespread damage and killing nearly 100 people while around 4,000 others were left injured.

Aftermath near the explosion site in Beirut.(CNNHussein Malla/AP)
What you need to know: Footage of the explosion had gone viral all over the world. Shockwaves from the blast destroyed and damaged homes and other buildings across the city. The explosion had originated from a warehouse located at the city’s seaport, close to population centers. The explosion was so huge that it even triggered a 3.5 magnitude earthquake. The cause of the blast is unclear, however, Lebanese authorities linked the explosion to a stockpile of confiscated ammonium nitrate – an industrial chemical found in fertilizer as well as explosives – stored at the port for 6 years. Search and rescue operations are underway.
A detailed view of the heavy explosion that occurred in Beirut Lebanon😥 pic.twitter.com/DyBQysfCI7— Harry🌚 (@blaq_melanie) August 4, 2020
A Lebanese trying to flee from the explosion in Beirut still got hit from a distance 💔. Pray for Lebanon, pray for the world #BeirutBlast #Beirut pic.twitter.com/k1m0fFbhHq— Nappy Blaze 🍥 (@Nappyblaze) August 4, 2020
Please let's pray for our brothers & sisters at Beirut, Lebanon.There has been a massive explosion and the blast leave dozens dead & others fighting for their dear Lives. Our prayers & thoughts are with them.#BeirutBlast #LebanonExplosion#PrayForLebanon pic.twitter.com/MppWSnbpy6— Hon.Shamchu (@honshamiachui) August 5, 2020
I'm speechless! This is INSANE and HORRIFYING 😰 Condolences to affected families in Lebanon 🙏🏻 #PrayForLebanon pic.twitter.com/auR5Z8owJw— Inez 🦄 (@dealbase) August 4, 2020
Why it matters: The explosion had reportedly destroyed 3 hospitals in Beirut and left 2 others damaged, crippling the city’s response to the disaster. This is made more concerning as the country is also facing difficulties with the Covid-19 pandemic, reporting more than 5,000 cases of infections. The country had also recently reimplemented lockdowns amid rising outbreaks. Reportedly, the Lebanese economy was also at a crisis as an immediate result of the pandemic and years of economic slowdowns with poverty and unemployment rampant. The country might also face a food crisis as a result of the explosion as it’s said that 85% of Lebanon’s imported wheat supply was stored at the city port.
Who said what: Following the disaster, Lebanese President Michel Aoun had called for a two-week state of emergency and declared a three-day morning period in respect to the tragedy. Lebanon’s Supreme Defence Council said that investigations are underway to identify the exact cause of the incident and punish those who were responsible. The international community offers its condolences and have stepped in to offer aid. Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said on Twitter that Malaysia was prepared to offer any help that we can. Luckily, no Malaysians were hurt by the tragedy.
Malaysia stands together in grief as our thoughts and prayers accompany the strong people of 🇱🇧 Lebanon. We stand ready to support any way we can. Initial reports from our @MYEmbBeirut show that all Malaysians there are safe and have been advised to stay at home #PrayForLebanon pic.twitter.com/tpJJ8HAo5x— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) August 5, 2020
Meanwhile, United States (US) President Donald Trump believes that the explosion had been a “terrible attack” on Lebanon caused by “some kind of bomb”.
Read more:Lebanon eyes state of emergency as Beirut death toll climbs: Live [Al Jazeera]What we know about the Beirut blast [CNN]Beirut blast: Dozens dead and thousands injured, health minister says [BBC]Two huge Beirut explosions kill 73, injure thousands [The Borneo Post]COVID-19 spreads in Lebanon despite lockdown [Arab News]Food fears after grain stockpile destroyed [The Guardian]Lebanon’s financial crisis is spinning out of control as bread prices rise for the first time in 8 years and people fall deeper into poverty [Business Insider]

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Malaysian Soldier Dishonourably Discharged For Refusing Covid-19 Vaccine

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A soldier was dishonourably discharged from the Malaysian Army (TDM) for refusing Covid-19 vaccinations, for reasons unknown.

39-year-old Sergeant Wan Ramly Wan Seman from the 24th battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment based in Negeri Sembilan was said to have served the country for nearly 20 years and would be relieved from duty this week.
He was charged under sections of the Armed Forces Act 1972 for disobeying direct orders without being court-martialed under army law.
Apparently, the army, which included the sergeant’s superiors, doctors and even Muslim preachers, had tried to convince him to get vaccinated, but he still said no.
The father of three told Free Malaysia Today that he was only exercising his right as a citizen to not get the vaccine.
I still believe I have every right to refuse the vaccine as the government has not made it compulsory.Sergeant Wan Ramly Wan Seman via FMT.
In a statement concerning the issue, TDM said that it was compulsory for members of the armed forces to be vaccinated because they were basically frontliners tasked with duties that involved being around other people.
The statement reads that one can only refuse to take the vaccine if they have medical reasons to do so.

The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) believes that the action taken was just, as a soldier who refused to get vaccinated poses a danger to others including his colleagues, family and the public at large.
However, the National Patriots Association (Patriot) conveyed the opinion that the sergeant’s case should be reviewed as he did not commit any crimes.

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Army sergeant who refused Covid-19 jab sacked, loses pension
Don’t meddle in military affairs, ex-armed forces men told


Covid-19: New Cluster After Perak Relatives Visit Quarantined Person In Puchong

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A new Covid-19 cluster has emerged in Perak and Selangor after relatives visited an individual serving home quarantine in Puchong after returning from Sabah.

The Health Ministry announced the emergence of the Bah Puchong Cluster on 7 October, that currently involves 5 individuals. The infections involve Petaling district in Selangor, while in Perak it includes Larut, Matang and Selama district, as well as Kinta.
#COVID19 Dua kluster baharu hari ini iaitu satu kluster di Selangor dan Perak serta satu kluster terasing di Pulau Pinang. pic.twitter.com/4BewzuPK2S— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 7, 2020
The index patients (Case 13061, Case 13065 and Case 13069) tested positive for the coronavirus on 5 October after returning for Sabah. Close contact detection revealed two more infections in Perak.
Selangor exco member Ng Sze Han posted on Facebook that the new cluster was a result of relatives visiting a person under quarantine at his Puchong home.
He was on home quarantine, but his relatives in Perak visited him and stayed with him and they too became positive.Ng Sze Han, Selangor exco for the Local Government, Public Transportation and New Village Development via Facebook.
He also claims that the new cluster does not mean an uncontrollable outbreak in Puchong.
Ng explains that the Bah Puchong Cluster’s name is derived from an index patient’s home in Puchong, and that the patient came back from Sabah.
This cluster is named “Bah Puchong” because someone who lives in Puchong came back from Sabah.Ng Sze Han, Selangor exco for the Local Government, Public Transportation and New Village Development via Facebook.

Those infected in this cluster have been admitted to Hospital Sungai Buloh, Selangor and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Perak.
According to the Health Ministry, 39 close contacts have been screened in Perak and Selangor. The results of 34 tests are still pending and the source of infection is still being investigated.

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Source:
Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 7 Oktober 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


Did The New Texas Chicken Seafood Burgers Blow Us Out Of The Water? [Review]

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Seafood lovers rejoice, there are new seafood burgers on the menu! Texas Chicken has introduced their new Crunchy Catch menu, which features 2 new burgers and 2 new sides.

The Fish Burger, Shrimp Burger, Tempura Prawns, and Fish Fingers aims to fulfill your craving for seafood delights, but did it make a splash?
The Taste Test
Most people are more familiar with a breaded fish burger, and the Texas Chicken Fish Burger is no stranger.
Left: the shrimp burger, and right: the fish burger.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The fish patty is made of flaky white fish over a layer of tortilla chips, topped with a slice of cheese and a dollop of tartar sauce. It’s got a decent taste and mouthfeel, as the breaded flour batter isn’t too thick.
The shrimp burger, on the other hand, looks much more interesting topped with coleslaw, a thick slice of tomato, and tortilla chips.
Left: the shrimp burger with coleslaw. Right: the fish burger.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The shrimp patty is thick with visible whole shrimp meat that is bouncy in the mouth. The other toppings such as the coleslaw also helps to lend a crisp, refreshing taste to the burger, and surprisingly didn’t leave the burger soggy.
The fish fingers (left) and tempura prawns (right).(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Next, their sides of fish fingers and tempura prawns. The portion of these sides are rather small: you get 4 short fish fingers or 3 tempura prawns.
Left: fish fingers, and right: tempura prawns.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The fish fingers are made with thick slabs of flaky white fish meat while the tempura shrimp comes with a single whole shrimp and a thick batter.
The Verdict
The fish burger is a very decent addition to their menu: if you’re looking for a simple, basic no-frills fish burger that comes with no surprises but is satisfying all the same, this is it.
The shrimp burger, however, tried something new and delivered a surprisingly juicy and hearty experience. The addition of coleslaw was a smart touch that really rounded out the whole burger.
The hearty shrimp burger.(Credit: Anne Dorall)
If you’re up for an additional side, the fish fingers definitely delivered a more satisfying crunch and meaty experience. However, both sides are priced on the high side at RM10.90 each that comes with a tub of tartar sauce.
The Fish Burger is available a la carte at RM9.25, or as a Regular or Large combo at RM12.35 or RM14.15 respectively, while the Shrimp Burger is available a la carte at RM13.90, or as a Regular or Large combo at RM17.90 or RM19.70 respectively.

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2 SPM Students Arrested For Using Profanity And Insults During Video Rant

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SPM exams started on 30 January 2023 and will end on 15 March 2023. While it’s usually a few busy weeks for teachers and students, some schools have attracted more “attention” during this time.

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The latest drama in school was a video of a male student complaining about the SPM History paper.
It seemed like he was angry because what he studied didn’t come out in the exams.  Instead, students were asked about Singapore in one of the questions.
While ranting, the student swore and even held up a middle finger. Another student could be seen pushing the angry student away near the end of the video, perhaps to shut him up.
Screenshot from the viral video.
According to Hulu Selangor police chief Suffian Abdullah, the police have arrested two 18-year-old boys after a 53-year-old teacher lodged a police report.
The police say the student used profanity against the people who set the exam questions and insulted Singapore in the video.
During the raid of the home, the police confiscated an iPhone 11.
Based on the police statement, the case is investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for any sort of insulting behaviour via insulting or indecent words, language, or gestures.

Netizen’s reactions to the students’ arrests were mixed. While they agreed that what the student did was wrong, they also believe it didn’t warrant an arrest.
Those who disagreed with the arrest asked for the boys’ immediate release and said voicing dissatisfaction against SPM papers isn’t a crime.
Some believe the police should arrest people who spew racist sentiments and lies that will disrupt harmony.
Asking for the student’s release doesn’t mean netizens condone the behaviour. They believe there’s a better way to discipline them than having a police record.
Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) also spoke against the arrests because it could have been traumatic for the students. LFL director Zaid Malek said he was appalled by the heavy-handed approach by the authorities and for treating the boys like hardened criminals.
The boys were subjected to a police raid in their home. They were arrested and underwent a drug test. This would have caused extreme trauma to them and their family. And all this over a video where they vented their frustrations on their SPM History paper. They were just teenagers who were being childish and had already apologised for the video that they made, yet they were treated like hardened criminals.LFL director Zaid Malek
He also demanded home minister Saifuddin Nasution and communications and digital minister Fahmi Fadzil explain the use of Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 against schoolchildren, Free Malaysia Today reported.
Meanwhile, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii called for all investigations to be dropped and to focus on the wellbeing of the students instead.
He believes the students should be given the necessary guidance and support instead of intimidation and getting treated as a criminal.
@saifnasution Saudara, this police nonsense must stop. Sure, anyone has the right to lodge a report, but not every report requires this kind of police response. Release these children immediately from further state action. Since when hating on exams is a crime in Malaysia?— Juana Jaafar ✊🏾 (@juanajaafar) February 25, 2023
Common….. since when voicing dissatisfaction about spm paper is a crime? Give the kids a break. They have a future to go through. Don’t ‘break’ them. A gentle reminder is sufficient.— Polanbin (@zakitalib) February 25, 2023
This they arrest! Those that spew hate and racist slurs, lies to disrupt the harmony among the people all cool.— Eddie LFC 19X🏆 (@lfc_eddie) February 25, 2023
Seriously the police are so efficient in this type of case? What a joke 🤣— clarence chan (@chanderwei) February 25, 2023
Give the kid a break.He committed no crime. Teenage boys do use vulgar words (part of hormone to show male hood) to protest but by no mean, they are wrongdoers nor criminals.— eFAIZ Ariff (@AriffEfaiz) February 25, 2023
When I was in school many, many moons ago, there is always a bunch of us who would let off the frustration on the difficulties in the exam papers. None of our teachers got angry & made any police reports. Instead motivated us to focus & do better in the next papers.— BigJoe470 (@BigJoe470) February 25, 2023

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Malaysian Model Reveals How Fake Talent Agencies Scam Women For Nudes

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Recently, a Malaysian fashion model and public figure, Joanna Joseph, shared a thread she made on Twitter about Modelling and Scammers.

She exposed some scam profiles that allegedly offered modelling/influencer searches with a good pay.
Many women have supposedly fell prey to these scammers, oblivious to their tactics and in turned were threaten if they ever report them to the police.
Finally gathering enough information on the scams with the evidences from the victims that reached out to her and her own investigative measures, Joanna decided to expose the scammers and their tactics in her tweet. She even shared their usual modus operandi as she wants the public to know how the process works and be aware of those cunning tactics.

https://twitter.com/OfficialJoannaJ/status/1497831119013937153

In the tweet, she revealed that a lot of people are scammed by profiles on social media. These social media profiles would reach out under the guise of ‘Modelling’, ‘Influencer’, ‘Air Asia interviews’ and more.
Even the picture of models in here are not used with their consent.
The scammers lured gullible people by offering a high payment for modelling by just working from home, and with easy applications, just via ‘online interviews’. No experience needed. But the payment could stand between RM2500 to RM3000 a month. Sounds to good to be true, is it not?
They don’t charge the victims with money but also, they DO NOT get paid.Joanna Joseph to TRP
Modus Operandi
The profiles will first ask the victim to take pictures of themselves posing so that they can use an application called “Body Scanner” to scan the their body vital stats, modelling dress and fitting sizes. It claims that this scanner can scan the victim’s body only in a singlet image, a thicker attire would hind the scanner from getting the perfect dress sizes and also make up sets for their face.

They’ll start by asking basic pictures just to check a person’s camera’s quality. They will give them ‘lessons’ on how to pose and ask them to send a picture mimicking certain ‘modelling poses’, and then proceeds to asking pictures of the victims with undergarments or maybe nude pictures.

Furthermore, the picture needs to be sent within a 2-minute rule, as they undoubtedly have many other applicants to tend to. If the person already did sent them some pictures and doesn’t obey the rest of the instructions or ‘modelling lessons’, they will threaten to expose the victim’s photos.
Besides my models being scammed, I also approached the same group that scammed my model to get some evidence and they tried doing the exact same thing to me. I called them out on it and they turned the tables on me saying that I was trying to scam them instead. But I’ve collected evidences from my followers to prove that they are indeed scamming people.Joanna Joseph to TRP
They Have Other Pages And Methods As Well
Apart from the above profile, there are some other profiles that the public should be careful of too. A lot of Joanna’s followers approached her and told her that they’ve been scammed to a particular page on Instagram.
Another finding by her follower also revealed a Telegram group where most of the women who are victims of the modelling scam are being posted in these particular Telegram groups.

There are so many victims that approached Joanna about these scams throughout the years that she lost count. Many of them are young women and some are even married as well.
What Joanna Has To Say
Reaching out to Joanna firsthand, the local model explained to TRP that this scam has been going for the longest of time and is still ongoing.
She already did an Instagram video to speak up about this a few years ago when a few of her followers asked her to do so. However, as one of her very own model from her talent agency fell victim to this particular modelling scam on Facebook, she investigated these profile in depth.
Recently after my interview with BBC on telegram groups, more victims came forth and asked me to expose the accounts that were doing the same to them. Joanna Joseph to TRP
Apart from reporting this matter to the companies which their names are being used for the scam, Joanna also advised the victims to make a police report with all the evidences as proofs. However, some of them are afraid as their pictures are already with the scammer and it might get leaked or go viral.
This modelling scam is a new tactic to get pictures for telegram porn groups. They take pictures from the victims and sell them on telegram as a “freshly leaked nude”. Joanna Joseph to TRP
Joanna wanted to further remind women on the internet to be extremly cautious when it comes to things as such.
The minute someone asks you to strip for a virtual casting, it’s an absolute red flag. Even if the term “body scanner” is being used as there is no such thing in the modelling industry. Joanna Joseph to TRP
She also urged the public to help report these accounts and if any of them are victims themselves, do post about their experiences so that other women are aware about it.
“The government and police should also look into this matter as it’s serious,” added her.

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