Did A Johor School Exclude Non-Muslim Students For Its SPM Workshop?

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Social media lit up over the long Chinese New Year weekend over a workshop conducted by a school in Johor for its SPM underachievers.

A Twitter user by the name @sangria200 took to the social media platform on Sunday alleging that SMK Infant Jesus (IJ) Convent in Johor Bahru conducted an overnight exam preparation workshop for Muslim students at a hotel.
According to the Twitter user, the workshop was announced for ‘Agama-subject students’.
Several screenshots of an alleged WhatsApp group chat of the school’s Parent-Teacher’s Association (PTA) were also shared.

https://twitter.com/sangria200/status/1617457479306313731?s=20&t=nAPYfjgnvvo8Pv3scfB9Sg

The user said the chat contents had disappeared however several parents allegedly took screenshots before that happened.
To sum it up, some of the non-Muslim parents were unhappy that the workshop was conducted for Muslim students only and voiced their displeasure in the group chat.
The school’s principal was alleged to have explained the matter in a message posted in the group.
The explanation was that the performance of Malay studens was worrying, and that based on the trial examination, 40 student would have failed their SPM if efforts were not made to help them.
An intervention was conducted in the form of a meeting with parents on 15 January. According to the principal, only 16 of the 40 parents involved had attended.
The workshop, according to the principal was the result of donation from parents and individuals.
The principal explained that they had never consciously ignored or discriminated the students. Denying that the workshop was a racist move, the principal said they did not want the poor performance of their Malay students to affect the school’s overall SPM performance.
The explanation however did not sit well with some parents.
The Twitter sharing went viral and subsequently the Ministry of Education (MoE) issued a statement.
Minister Fadhlina Sidek shared a statement in which the ministry said they had been made aware of the matter and obtained information from the Johor state education department.

Kenyataan Media Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia berkenaan Bengkel Persediaan Peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia untuk Murid Islam di Sebuah Hotel di Johor Bahru, Johor. pic.twitter.com/3j7B47g81I— Fadhlina Sidek (@FadhlinaSiddiq) January 24, 2023

What they found was that the workshop was part of a series, on the initiative of the Johor Bahru district education department (PPD).
The Johor Bahru PPD conducted a performance dialogue which was then followed up by a workshop organised by the school.
The workshop was a collaboration between the school’s PTA and the Parents Support Group, as well as parents, the community and the private sector.
“Initial report found that the workshop was among the efforts made by the relevant quarters to ensure all students, regardless of race are able to make preparations ahead of SPM.
“On 19 and 20 January 2023, the first SPM preparation workshop was conducted at Hotel Suasana in Johor Bahru involving 30 SPM candidates who had failed their Bahasa Melayu and History subjects as well as those who failed to pass several other subjects.
“The workshop was separated by series to avoid disturbing students who were preparing for Chinese New Year,” the ministry said.
It added that they were informed a second workshop would be conducted on 26 and 27 January at the same hotel.
“Investigation found that there was no discrimination against SPM candidates as alleged.
“However, the level of good communication will be increased to avoid from a repeat of this incident,” it said.

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Non-Malaysian Kid Allegedly Marked With ‘X’ On Arm To Note Exemption From School Vaccination Programme

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Children in Malaysia who do not have Malaysian citizenship do not get to enjoy a lot of benefits.

Among those without Malaysian citizenship are children born to Malaysian mothers who married a non-Malaysian man as under the laws, the Malaysian mother cannot confer her citizenship to her children.
The amendment to the Federal Constitution to enable children born abroad to Malaysian mothers to gain automatic Malaysian citizenship is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat soon. Even so, it might take some time before the changes can come into full effect.
READ MORE: Cabinet Agrees To Enable Automatic Citizenship For Overseas-Born Children To Malaysian Mothers
READ MORE: Ever Wonder How A Law Gets Passed In Malaysia? We’ll Also Tell You Why It Takes So Long
Before the Federal Constitution is amended, a child born abroad like Sumalini’s daughter has to suffer the “consequences.”
Due to her non-citizen status, Sumalini claimed that her daughter was exempted from receiving the vaccinations that are given to all Standard 1 students.
According to Family Frontiers on Twitter, the nurses in school allegedly marked Sumalini’s daughter’s arms with an ‘X’ and made her stand aside.
Sumalini’s daughter has to put up with other challenges such as difficulties obtaining visas and spending extra as a foreigner as compared to her brother who has Malaysian citizenship because he was born here.
“Since she isn’t Msian, she couldn’t qualify for her Std 1 vaccinations that are only given to Msians.To identify her as a non-recipient, the nurses marked an ‘X’ on her arms & made her stand aside,”This was what Sumalini’s child faced as a non-Msian child of a Msian mom. pic.twitter.com/PlYFCr37ux— Family Frontiers #sayaJUGAanakMalaysia (@FamilyFrontiers) March 14, 2023
These challenges made Sumalini’s daughter feel alienated and not cared for by the people around her.
Her non-citizen status also meant she couldn’t join in school activities fully such as participating in competitions despite being a high-performing student.
Sumalini claimed her daughter wasn’t allowed to join the Nilam programme which is a reading programme in schools. This allegedly made her child lose interest in reading and writing, according to Sumalini.
According to My Positive Parenting, the National Immunisation Programme (PIK) provides free vaccination for all children.
However, individuals with non-Malaysian citizenship are subjected to a small fee for vaccinations since 2015.
TRP has reached out to the Health Ministry and they said they would look into the allegations.

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Neelofa & Husband Out On Bail, But Malaysians Want Them In Jail

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Today (20 May), celebrity couple Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor and her spouse, Muhammad Haris Mohd Ismail pleaded not guilty of breaking Covid-19 SOPs while shopping for carpets in Nilai, Seremban during the MCO.

READ MORE: Msians Angered By Pics Allegedly Showing SOP Violations By Minister, Celebrities & Preachers Over The Weekend
Appearing this morning at the Seremban Magistrate’s Court, both were charged under Rule 19 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Regulations (conditional movement order) 2021 – which carries the maximum punishment of a RM50,000 fine or six-months in prison, or both, if found guilty.
Neelofa was released on a bail of RM5,000 for the offence of failing to check in with MySejahtera at the carpet shop, while her husband was bailed out for RM10,000 – paying RM5,000 for the same offence as his wife and another RM5,000 for failing to wear a face mask out in public.
Their next court appearance will be on 4 June.
#PenjarakanNeelofa
Neelofa and her family gained public notoriety following continued allegations and subsequent charges of Covid-19 SOP breaches.
The most recent accusation made against the celebrity was that her family had supposedly broken SOPs (again) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri when 10 family members gathered to celebrate together despite not living in the same house.
READ MORE: Celebrities Allegedly Breached Covid-19 SOPs During Hari Raya And Netizens Are Not Happy
And it’s not too far of the stretch to say that people are tired of the celebrity’s antics.
With more than 17,000 signatures (at the time of writing), Malaysians are petitioning to have Neelofa locked up in prison.
(Change)
The petition comes with a statement that accuses the celebrity of insubordination and asks that the authorities immediately punish her without compromise to prove that there are no double standards when it comes to the law and VIPs.
The same calls to #PenjarakanNeelofa (put Neelofa in prison) have also been seen on social media.
Teach her a good lesson, Malaysians! Support & sign this petition: https://t.co/ZGuJlxLra3#PenjarakanNeelofa pic.twitter.com/mJgNsgFd8O— Hasbi Shahir (@HasbiShahir) May 19, 2021
Other celebrities are tired too
In an interview with mStar, celebrity Azwan Ali A.K.A. the fabulous Diva AA, condemned Neelofa and other personalities for their ‘stupidity’ and constant ignorance towards the law as well as the struggles faced by Malaysians during the pandemic.
In complete diva fashion, he urged for such people to be locked up in jail.
  @mstarmalaysia Azwan Ali gesa tindakan tegas terhadap Neelofa kerana kerap kali langgar SOP. ##mstarmalaysia ##fyp ##DivaAA ♬ original sound  – mStar Official
READ MORE: Neelofa Compounded RM20K Over Wedding SOP Fail, Whole Fiasco Cost Family RM60K

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Source:
Neelofa, husband pay RM15,000 in bail after pleading not guilty for breaching Covid-19 SOPs during Nilai carpet shopping
Msians Angered By Pics Allegedly Showing SOP Violations By Minister, Celebrities & Preachers Over The Weekend
Celebrities Allegedly Breached Covid-19 SOPs During Hari Raya And Netizens Are Not Happy
“Kau sengaja, kau ingat boleh bayar kompaun!” - Azwan Ali mengamuk keluarga Neelofa bangga ‘show off’ langgar SOP
Neelofa Compounded RM20K Over Wedding SOP Fail, Whole Fiasco Cost Family RM60K


7 Places For Prawn Mee You Should Try In PJ & KL

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Prawn mee is an umami-packed soup noodle dish made primarily with shrimp heads for a rich briny broth, usually with a hint of orange.

It is also known as Hokkien mee to Penang locals, who are adamant that the KL version of ‘Hokkien mee’, a thick black dry noodle dish similar to udon, is a crime against humanity.
Although both noodle dishes share the same name, they are vastly different dishes. So to be clear, we are talking about Penang-style prawn mee. And luckily, you won’t actually need to visit Penang to satisfy your craving: there are plenty of authentic prawn mee eateries right here in the Klang Valley.
READ MORE: 7 Places For Curry Mee In Klang Valley You’ve Not Tried Yet
1. Kam Heong Coffee Shop, PJ New Town
This particular stall has been operating for well over a decade in Kam Heong Coffee Shop. The broth here is thick and richly flavoured with a generous heaping of toppings, including fat baby prawns, thinly sliced pork, whole boiled egg, and kangkung. Add in sambal for an extra layer of flavour, it’s not actually spicy.
The rich red broth of prawn mee at Kam Heong Coffee Shop.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Oftentimes you will need to wait for a table to open up, but this usually does not take too long. This place is also extremely popular with the lunchtime office crowd for takeaway.
LocationKam Heong Coffee ShopNo. 8, Jalan Tengah, Bandar Baru Petaling Jaya, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating HoursOpen daily 6.30pm – sold out (usually by 1pm)
2. Prawn Noodle King, OUG
Prawn Noodle King follows the recipe of Seang Lim Hokkien Mee, which was hailed as the Prawn Mee King back in the 1980s in Penang. Now, they have a few outlets in the Klang Valley, with more on the way, but the first is this branch in OUG.
Their prawn mee features an authentic red broth, but they also have a very wide variety of options to change up a classic recipe. Choose from lobster, roast pork, fried tofu, pork ribs, and more.
Prawn Noodle King is a proper restaurant, not a hawker stall.(Credit: Google Maps)
This place is a standalone restaurant, not a hawker stall, so its prices also reflects that too.
Location:Prawn Noodle King4, Jalan Hujan Rahmat 3, Taman Overseas Union, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:Weekdays (except Thursday) 9am-3pm, 6pm-9pmWeekends 9am-9pm
3. Choon Prawn Mee House, Taman Paramount
Choon Prawn Mee House started off as a hawker stall before moving into their own brick-and-mortar restaurant.
Here, the broth lies on the sweet side, but not overwhelmingly so. It is still rich with briny shrimp broth. Fans of offal would love this place as their signature traditional prawn mee comes with pork intestines.
Choon Prawn Mee House is pretty generous with their toppings.(Credit: Kar Woh Lon/Google Maps)
You can get add-on toppings such as abalone skin, pork skin, squid, big prawns, and more. Or, upgrade for more luxurious versions with lots and lots of toppings. They also serve other Penang specialties such as Loh Mee, or get a bowl of mixed prawn mee and loh mee broth for the best of both worlds.
Location:Choon Prawn Mee House13, Jalan 20/14, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours:Weekdays (except Thursday) 8am-4pmWeekends 8am-4.30pm
4. Lim Mee Yoke, Taman Bahagia
Lim Mee Yoke has been part of the community for years, serving up bowls of flavourful prawn mee that’s simply delicious. The broth is on the lighter side, but still full of good flavour and body. The sambal provided here is not spicy, so feel free to add more.
Like other prawn mee restaurants, you can choose to add on more toppings. Most popular is the pork ribs, but you can also add pork intestine, wantan, meat balls, or even pork blood if you’re fond of offal.
A classic bowl of prawn mee at Lim Mee Yoke.(Credit: Nicholas Yang/Google Maps)
The restaurant is decent but not particularly big, which means you may need to wait for a table if it’s busy. However, the restaurant is clean and service is prompt, so you won’t need to wait long.
Location:Lim Mee Yoke14, Jalan SS 2/10, Taman Bahagia, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours:Friday – Wednesday 9am-4pmThursday 9am-3.30pm
5. Restoran Kenki Food Court, Taman Midah
This hawker stall is inside Kenki Food Court in Taman Midah. The hawker center is newly renovated and is comfortable and cool.
The prawn mee stall is also quite new, but their broth has surprising depth and complexity. The flavours here have been tweaked to be a touch more salty instead of sweet.
The portions here are huge and they are extremely generous with their toppings, so just a regular size will definitely fill you up.
The portions here are fairly huge, so go with a regular bowl to start with.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Location:Restoran Kenki Food CourtLot 19382, Jalan Midah 5, Taman Midah, 56000 Cheras, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:Open daily 8.30am-3pm (Closed on Tuesdays)
6. Uncle Keong Noodle Stall, Taman Desa
This humble stall is no-frills: you are here for Uncle Keong’s noodles, and that is what you will get. It is literally set up on the roadside, although the surroundings are quite enjoyable with cool air and plenty of trees.
Most popular here is actually the curry laksa, which is quite limited. Still, the prawn mee and wanton mee are fan favourites too. The flavours here are quite light and mildly sweet, but its major selling point is the homely taste that simply feels welcoming.
Uncle Keong’s prawn mee is quite light, but refreshing.(Credit: Joseph Ong/Google Maps)
Parking here is quite abundant as this stall is hidden away in a residential area, but there is a steady stream of regulars and locals who come for a great bowl of noodles in the morning.
Location:Uncle Keong Noodle StallLorong Jurga, Petaling Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:Wednesday – Monday 8am-3pm (Closed on Tuesday)
7. Soon Lee Prawn Mee, Sungai Mas
This old stall has been here for over 3 decades, serving the likes of old movie stars and locals alike.
The broth retains its traditional taste with a sweet rich fragrance of prawns. It is not overly rich or heavy, and is instead simply a great bowl of prawn mee.
A hearty bowl of a classic.(Credit: Daryl Lau/Google Maps)
Parking here is difficult and the stall is often very packed at peak hours. Still, this place  opens relatively late, so it’s a nice place to drop by even if you’re craving prawn mee late at night.
Location:Soon Lee Prawn Mee34, 22, Jalan Batu Ambar, Taman Kok Lian, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours:Tuesday – Sunday 2-9pm (Closed on Monday)
READ MORE: 7 Places To Fulfill Your Sarawak Laksa Craving In PJ

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Now Penang Strips Off Najib’s Title

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

The Penang Yang di-Pertua Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak had agreed for convicted former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s Penang state title to be revoked effective today (15 September).

The Pekan MP was conferred with the Darjah Utama Pangkuan Negeri which carries the title “Dato’ Seri Utama” in 2009.
According to a statement signed by the Penang deputy state secretary (development) Zakuan Zakaria, the title was revoked as the Federal Court affirmed Najib’s conviction and sentence imposed on him for misappropriating funds from the SRC International Sdn Bhd.

This was also why his Selangor’s Dato’ and Datuk Seri’s title was revoked by the Selangor Ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj on 12 September.
READ MORE: Sultan Selangor Revokes Najib & Rosmah’s Titles Due To Their Criminal Convictions
The former UMNO president is currently serving his 12-year prison sentence at Kajang Prison beginning on 23 August.
He, however, had applied for the royal pardon as well as a judicial review of the Federal Court decision to reaffirm his jail sentence.

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Decathlon Malaysia Sets Sights On Making Sports Accessible For Malaysians, Offers Smashing Experience To Shoppers

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Fancy a round of badminton while shopping for your sporting goods?

French sports retailer Decathlon is taking the lead in meeting the rise in demand for health and wellness with its second one-of-its-kind unique sports experience centre in Lotus’s Puchong.
The latest Decathlon outlet is home to a Badminton World Federation approved court and two fitness studios that are set to impress.
Decathlon Malaysia aims to offer the best badminton products through a collaboration with Protech, the market leader in the development and manufacturing of shuttlecocks and all badminton related accessories.
A badminton fan smashing his way to fitness at Decathlon Puchong. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
The facilities are complete with lockers, toilets and showers, it’s another pilot case for many changes that redefines the traditional brick-and-mortar retail experience.
Users can easily book their slot using the Play by Decathlon mobile app, which also serves as a platform to meet new players.
Users can also book coaching sessions to improve their technique with Decathlon’s badminton coaching team.
A kid trying out his table tennis skill at Decathlon Puchong. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Aside from this, Decathlon Puchong also aspires to build a sustainable fitness community with Believe Studio, the first hybrid concept group exercise by Believe Fitness.
Believe Studio will be offering various signature classes along with zumba and yoga classes in the 2 Decastudios at the outlet.
DECATHLON PUCHONG – Grand Opening Walkthrough https://t.co/LpCzZeZRCO via @YouTube— PuchongViral.my (@puchongviral) May 28, 2022
Making Sports Relevant For Malaysians
Ahead of the opening of the Puchong store in Lotus’s recently, Decathlon Malaysia’s commanders-in-chief Arnaud Sauret explained why Decathlon is doing so much in such a short time.
We want to understand and showcase how Malaysians experience and live their favourite sports, hence this very bespoke business model has been adapted to suit the local sport marketDecathlon Malaysia CEO Arnaud Sauret on meeting the locals’ needs.
He added that Decathlon Malaysia takes pride in working hand in hand with Malaysian partners and the community by not only producing quality sports equipment locally.
Decathlon Malaysia also constantly engaging with local business partners to complete the brand’s range of offers and services.
Arnaud Sauret, CEO of Decathlon Malaysia. (Pix: Decathlon Malaysia)
Arnaud said Decathlon Malaysia is following up on its huge and overwhelming success from its first-ever disruptive business model in Kuala Lumpur.
Judging by how well received the experience is in Decathlon KL City Centre, we are confident that Decathlon Puchong will equally be as impressive and engaging for all.Decathlon Malaysia CEO Arnaud Sauret on making sport available for everyone.
Check-Out the Decathlon Newly Open @ KL City Outlet at Four Seasons next door to the famous Twin Towers!! pic.twitter.com/MmopS1x0tl— ICE SKATING MALAYSIA (@CoachAbraham2) May 15, 2022
Evomania Nutrition and Manic Studio will open soon at Decathlon KL City Centre, located atShoppes at Four Seasons Place, First Floor on Saturday, 14th May 2022 🎉 See u guys soon! pic.twitter.com/B5r7c9v85I— Zalee (@zalee_evomania) April 11, 2022

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Passenger Had To Drive Himself After E-Hailing Driver Behaved Erratically

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Twitter user Amirul (@mhmd_amrll) alleged he had a scary experience while using a ride under the e-hailing company, inDrive.

From the get-go, the driver made a fuss when he stopped at the wrong pickup point to fetch Amirul. Amirul didn’t want to fight so he walked towards the other pickup point.
Once in the car, the driver told Amirul to wear the seatbelt and not to be afraid because he was allegedly a doctor and held up a stethoscope as proof.
Amirul got scared when the driver drove dangerously fast and almost hit three cars. The driver then asked Amirul if he has a driving license.
Amirul said he does have a driving license but didn’t bring it with him. This somehow upset the driver who started wailing and crying out for his mother.
Throughout the whole ordeal, Amirul kept in constant contact with his friend who he was meeting up with via text so she knew what was going on.
Image: @mhmd_amrll/Twitter
Amirul decided to take over the wheel
At this point, the driver allegedly hit three cones on the road near the SMART highway. Feeling nervous, Amirul offered to drive the car instead and asked the driver to stop by the roadside.
While driving the car, Amirul said thoughts ran through his mind and he thought he was about to get murdered.
Meanwhile, the driver said he was sleepy and dozed off in the backseat. Upon reaching the destination, Amirul asked his friend to meet him.
When the driver saw that Amirul’s friend is a woman, he kept trying to force Amirul to bring her into the car because he wanted to get to know her.
Amirul refused and quickly paid the driver RM20 instead of the agreed RM35 fare (as initially quoted).
The driver still had the audacity to ask to be paid RM50, but Amirul immediately left with his friend.
Amirul had reported the incident and unpleasant experience to inDrive.
So far, inDrive has responded to Amirul on Twitter and apologised for his poor experience.
 They said the driver’s behaviour isn’t accepted in the company and asked Amirul to drop them a message with the necessary details associated with his account to help with investigations.
Hi, Amirul! We're so sorry that you have to experience this. This type of behavior is not accepted in inDrive. Please send us a DM with the details and the phone number associated with your inDrive account. We will thoroughly investigate the case and take appropriate action.💚— inDrive (@inDrive) April 8, 2023
Netizens were appalled by the driver’s behaviour. They also advised Amirul not to ride with inDrive again because the company doesn’t possess a license permit from the Land Public Transport Commission (APAD).
Without the APAD permit, a netizen claimed that passengers can’t claim insurance if they get injured in a road accident.
This also led to another netizen sharing a list of e-hailing companies with valid APAD permits to operate their vehicles.
Some netizens never had a problematic inDrive driver and said they liked the app for its negotiable fares. They also acknowledged that there was also a safety risk in paying cheap fares.
A netizen claimed to have had the same driver as Amirul and reported similar behavioural issues from the driver.
I took grab daily, 2 uncles reminded me not to use indrive sbb dorg tak de business mediation license.— 🥧 (@editdelete) April 9, 2023
Kau tak payah guna apps ni, mengarut. Kereta yang takde permit sah dari APAD boleh jalan. Gila ke. Kau bayangkan kalau kau accident cedera parah then nak claim insurance tak lepas sebab kau naik kereta takde permit.MadnessGuna Grab dan Airasia ride saje,dua ni confirm selamat.— Jebat Derhaka (@PakCikNasihat) April 9, 2023
Rupanya banyak lagi selain grab dan maxim, btw betul lah indriver tak ada pic.twitter.com/eKRjkphzmk— wanwan🐙 (@haihyaaa) April 9, 2023
So far i naik indrive takda apa lagi but dengar kata takda APAD license. Apps tu bagus sebab boleh deal price dengan driver and berganda murah dari grab haih ada pros and cons. Im so sorry you kena hadap benda traumatize macam ni— Syi (@SyffaAzlan) April 9, 2023

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Adidas x Naruto Collaboration?

Strolling along the streets of KL, itâ€™s almost impossible not to see your local Hypebeast gang. You know the type; usually spotted with a cup of boba in hand, iPhone in the otherâ€¦. and of course, wearing the hottest shoes in the market on their feet.
Supreme Gun GIF from Supreme GIFs

Sneakerheads will have something new to add to their collection soon, as it seems that Adidas is hinting at a possible Naruto collaboration! This first look shows the design inspired by the iconic character of Sakura Haruno.

 View this post on Instagram

 First Look Naruto x adidas #solebyjc
A post shared by  Jean Carlos (@solebyjc) on Jun 26, 2019 at 8:57am PDT

Seems familiar, huh? The colours are inspired by her pink hair and outfit, while the â€œT-7â€ logo represents the group that Naruto and her (alongside many other characters) are part of.
This probably means weâ€™ll also get a complete set of the â€œT-7â€ gang to choose from!

Naruto Team 7(Pic via Narutopedia)

There seems to be a rise in anime collaborations in Malaysia recently as well.
First we hadÂ  UNIQLOâ€™s Manga UT collection and Skechers One Piece line, and now this?
Who said anime wasnâ€™t cool?Â  Looks like itâ€™s a great time to be a stylish weeb!Â
Pic credit: Skechers
With how strong the love is for sneakers in Malaysia, we canâ€™t help but wonder how many will Naruto-run their way to the release of thisâ€¦.
Gtg OMW GIF from Gtg GIFs

(Article by Leyasheena Panicker)


Why Is Malaysia Going Through A Weed Drought?

One of the risks of smoking weed in Malaysia, other than the obvious fact that it’s a crime, is that your supply isn’t always as constant as you’d like.
Backdoor channels and supply routes get easily disrupted, leaving customers dry and not high.
With how lucrative and popular the plant is, one has to wonder why is it so difficult to get your hands on a constant supply?
Their new nickname? The “Green Gold Rush”.(Picture credit: Unsplash)
A police inspector who wishes to remain anonymous shared some insights with us at TRP.
One of the biggest reasons for the weed drought is that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is doing their job really well.
According to the inspector, our local enforcement has increased its crackdown on the main group of drug dealers that distribute weed and other drugs.
This additional frequency of raids and arrests come from accurate intelligence information, so good work to all the PDRM spies out there.
Not only that, PDRM turned to focus on the source of Malaysia’s weed, which actually comes from our neighbouring countries.
The Malaysian Border Security Agency (AKSEM) which has been established since 2017 has effectively dried up the substantial supply of marijuana from Indonesia and Thailand.
It’s a joint operation between the Malaysian and Thai police.(Picture credit: Unsplash)
In addition to that, Thailand and Malaysia’s narcotics police departments have been working closely together to bring down drug smugglers.
Thai police are also tightening their grip on drug transit routes that cross their border from Laos and Cambodia.
As they say, two brains is better than one, and the shared information from both parties has severely impacted the amount of drugs that can cross the border.
Weed certainly isn’t the worst drug that’s being stopped at our borders. The police are targeting much more dangerous drugs such as meth and heroin, but marijuana is often supplied by the same dealers and are swept up together.
About 1,900kg of marijuana was seized in 2018, which is a significantly smaller number than the 7,700kg of amphetamine-type stimulants (meth in its different forms).
The not-so-innocent victim caught in the middle.(Picture credit: Unsplash)
So is there a major drop in weed supply? Maybe not, but marijuana certainly isn’t able to move around Southeast Asia as freely as it used to.
Expect longer and more frequent weed droughts in Malaysia, which can unfortunately lead Malaysians to other kinds of substances such as ketum.

Still blazing? Feel free to share your thoughts on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. (Or… not.)


BPN Application Denied? Here’s How You Can Make An Appeal

Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

According to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), the government had approved over 3 million Malaysians for the first phase of the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) Covid-19 aid program.
Meanwhile, some 2 million other new applications and appeals for financial assistance were greenlit for Malaysians not listed as Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) recipients when applications were opened last April.
However, it would appear that many Malaysians are still left out of receiving the much anticipated financial assistance.
The weekend saw waves of people storming LHDN offices across the country in hopes to make an appeal for their rejected BPN applications.
People lining up at an LHDN office in Johor.Credit: Era Kini)
How to make an appeal?
After receiving complaints from the rakyat, the government is now giving Malaysians a chance to make their case and appeal to receive the BPN cash aid.
Appeals can be made either via email or over the counter at any of LHDN offices nationwide until the end of May.
Malaysians can submit their appeals and inquiries to rayuanbpn@hasil.gov.my or speak directly with an LHDN official on what supporting documents you might need to complete your application process.
Please be informed that during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period, LHDN offices will be open Mondays to Fridays from 8 am to 3 pm.
Rejected applications
According to LHDN, BPN approvals are made based on cross-checking with 10 different government agencies such as the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), National Registration Department (NRD), and others to determine a Malaysianâ€™s eligibility to receive the aid.
The LHDN lists several reasons as to why an application is rejected and is in fact stated on your online BPN results.
(Credit: BPN)
But a quick look on social media reveals that a number of Malaysians are relatively confused and disappointed over the â€œerrorsâ€™ with their rejected applications.
Based on the complaints, it would appear that some people were apparently listed as â€œTIDAK LAYAKâ€ or “TIDAK LULUS” for reasons such as earning more than the minimum income requirements for the aid or being listed as a student, even though their salaries are below the stated amount and have graduated college for years.
Assalamualaikum Orang LHDN. Can someone please explain to me since when my salary more than 4k/month? FYI, Iâ€™m not even eligible for tax. So on what basis your side provide me this kind of explanation? pic.twitter.com/RmNeBOJxjpâ€” Machaaan (@mashimoshimochi) May 9, 2020
Credit: Twitter/@Navyind_Npu)
The BPN aid program was announced as part of the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) to supplement the economy as well as the rakyat during the Covid-19 crisis.

 Share your thoughts on TRPâ€™s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Source:
Malaysians To Receive Prihatin Financial Aid Starting Next Week
How To Get PRIHATIN Cash Handout for B40 & M40
Orang ramai serbu LHDN rayu BPN
RAYUAN BANTUAN PRIHATIN NASIONAL (BPN) DIBUKA SEHINGGA 31 MEI 2020
WAKTU OPERASI KAUNTER DUTI SETEM DAN KAUNTER PUSAT BAYARAN LHDNM SEPANJANG TEMPOH PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN BERSYARAT
BPN Cash Aid: What Does "Dalam Proses" Mean And Can You Appeal A Rejected Application?


Zen By Mel – Bringing Japanese And European Fusion Dishes In Omakase Style [Review]

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Zen by Mel is a Japanese and European fusion fine dining concept located in Bukit Jalil. If it’s your first time trying Japanese fusion omakase, Zen by Mel ticks all the boxes.

The restaurant is designed to give off a cosy and intimate setting. As such, you’ll find that there are only 12 seats facing the open kitchen. However, there’s also a private room that’ll fit 4 to 6 people.
I appreciated that guests were given a basket to place their belongings such as bags, upon getting seated. We were also offered a hot towel each to freshen up and clean our hands before eating.
The taste test
While waiting for the food to be ready, guests can choose from a selection of alcoholic drinks, such as wine or sake, to pair with their meal. There’s also a sparkling drink option for those who prefer an alcohol-free night.
We went with the light sake Saito Yuzu Hikari which was served in small cups. The rest were poured into a pretty glass goblet that would be placed in an ice bath to keep it chilled throughout the night.
A light sake ‘Saito Yuzu Hikari’ for the night. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
Zen by Mel serves a 10-course menu worth RM498 per pax. For the review, this was what we had:
Amouse Bouce – Seitaikei TartHot Appetiser 1 – Adventure of AmaebiCold Appetiser – Hotate PicassoHot Appetiser 2 – Ahiru UmeBroth cleanser – Shiro UmamiMain Course 1 –Eden of ZenMain Course 2 – Aji No ShinenSpecial Course- ZenraishiiSorbet Cleanser – Yuzu on Mount FujiDessert – Imperial ZenchaPetit Four – Mittsu Hoshi Wagashi
Clockwise from top left: Seitaikei tart, Adventure of Amaebi, Ahiru Ume, and Hotate Picasso. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
The seitaikei tart has a lovely mix of citrusy flavours and a hint of bitterness for a refreshing starter. The citrusy flavours come from the kaffir lime, while the tiny lantana flowers provide a nice bit of bitterness.
The Adventure of Amaebi was something different because it looked like a bed of shredded lettuce at first glance. Right at the bottom is the lacto lettuce stem topped with marinated lettuce, giving off a nice blend of sweet and sour flavours.
The ring of almond milk with droplets of shisho oil around the bed of green, together with the juicy prawns, added some sweetness to the dish.
To get the best taste, the chef recommended guests have a bit of everything on the spoon. However, I find that Adventure of Amaebi still tastes good even if you can’t fit every ingredient on your spoon.
Scallop lovers will enjoy Hotate Picasso. The dish consists of two pieces of huge scallops, nori puree, smoked uni paste, kaffir lime leaf oil, and Malabar red spinach foam.
The tender Bidor duck in Ahiru Ume paired very well with the sweet roasted Momo peach, aged umeboshi glaze and Cointreau jus. The dish is accompanied by kampung vegetables such as pucuk paku and paku rawan.
Clockwise from top left: Shiro Umami, Eden of Zen, Zenraishi, and Aji No Shinen. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
Up next is the warm palate cleanser, Shiro Umami. Usually, a palate cleanser is often served cold so this was something different for me. It’s a broth with soft white asparagus pieces served in a bowl. It should be consumed as if we’re drinking tea to get the full flavours.
After downing the delicious broth, we were served the Eden of Zen. This dish features the ikejime red snapper. Ikejime refers to a way of killing the fish, so it doesn’t give off a briny, fishy taste once it’s cooked.
As promised, the red snapper has a clean texture and taste. The corn slice on top of the fish gives a crunchy texture and adds a hint of sweetness to the fish.
The fish dish was followed by Aji No Shinen featuring medium rare lamb meat. The tenderness of the lamb was topped with dehydrated lamb fat.
The crunchy lamb fat was also salted and it tasted like popcorn. In addition, the fried pieces of cauliflower were paired with a smooth garlic butter cream puree.
Next up is a flavourful and hearty rice dish called the Zenraishi. It’s comprised of Japanese flower crab marinated with garlic oil, shio konbu, and a bit of pickled Fuji apples, ikura, furikake and chopped chives.
The whole dish is then drizzled with a good helping of amae ebi headroe sauce (the prawn heads from the second dish were cooked with konbu and dashi to make the sauce).
To enjoy the full flavours of the Zenraishi, all the ingredients on the plate must be mixed well.
Clockwise from left: Imperial Zencha, Yuzu on Mount Fuji, and Mittsu Hoshi Wagashi. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP.
Finally, we get to end the night on a sweet note with yummy desserts. The sorbet cleanser Yuzu on Mount Fuji is refreshing with a citrusy taste, and it was balanced with a sweet and bitter taste from the dried berry and walnut pieces.
The green tea flavour in Imperial Zencha wasn’t overpowering. It was smooth and creamy while the raspberry centre gives a lovely sweet and sour flavour. The dessert also comes with a dollop of red bean ice-cream, some fruit bits and a delicious leaf-shaped biscuit.
The Mittsu Hoshi Wagashi has got to be the cutest dessert we’ve ever seen. The three tiny ‘cakes’ feature a different flavour each: shoyu vanilla crème, caramel adzuki, and strawberry yoghurt mochi. The stones on the plate are edible chocolate!
The verdict
It isn’t easy to choose a favourite because each dish is delicious. Guests get to enjoy eating food made out of fresh ingredients such as Bidor duck, pucuk paku, paku rawan, and ikejime fish.
But if we had to choose, we liked the tender meats in Aji No Shinen (lamb) and Ahiru Ume (duck).
For something hearty, we recommend the warm broth Shiro Umami and the Zenraishi (crab).
We love the Imperial Zenmaicha for dessert due to its smooth and sweet flavours. However, the Mittsu Hoshi Wagashi is a delightful surprise because you wouldn’t know which flavour you picked up for the first and second bite.
Zen by Mel will launch publicly on 1 November so be sure to give it a try. It would be a wonderful treat for special occasions.
Zen By Mel
Address: F-10-01, Pusat Perdagangan Bandar, Persiaran Jalil 1, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (next to Tokyo 9 Bar, across Chagee).
Operation Hours: Monday to Sunday, Closed on Tuesdays First Session: 6.00pm to 8.00pm Second Session: 8.30pm to 10.30pm
Instagram: Zen By Mel
For reservations: https://letsumai.com/widget/zen-by-mel

READ MORE: CC By Mel – Are The Food And Drinks As Good As Its Presentation? [Review]
READ MORE: From Truffles To Tropical Sorbets, Flavours Take The Reins In CC By Mel’s New Menu [Review]

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Michelle Yeoh Honoured As BBC’s “100 Women” Of 2020 Because She’s Just That Iconic

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Ipoh-born actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh has earned a spot on BBC’s “100 Women” list as one of the most inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020.

This year, the British broadcaster’s list highlights those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times amid the Covid-19 pandemic and calls for racial justice.
She often speaks about the lack of Asian representation in Hollywood, and as a UN goodwill ambassador is working to eradicate poverty by 2030.BBC on Michelle Yeoh
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Michelle Yeoh 楊紫瓊 (@michelleyeoh_official)
On their website, BBC described the 58-year-old Hollywood actress as one of very few actresses from Asia to enjoy a long, successful career in the USA.
Covid-19 affects us all, but women are bearing the brunt. Remember, we are not alone. If we are feeling isolated, we must reach out for support. Having a support network is more important than ever.Michelle Yeoh to BBC
Other notable figures on the list include two-time Academy Award-winning actress Jane Fonda, as well as Singaporean National Centre for Infectious Diseases Executive Director Dr Leo Yee-Sin, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Agnes Chow and Indian protest leader Bilkis Dadi.
Michelle broke into the film industry by performing her own stunts in the male-dominated Hong Kong martial arts films. She later moved to Hollywood, becoming a “Bond girl” by starring opposite Pierce Brosnan in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies.
Michelle Yeoh and Pierce Brosnan in Tomorrow Never Dies. (Credit: Film Affinity)
After more than 30 years in the business, Michelle is securing lucrative roles in the new Avatar films and Marvel’s first Asian-led superhero movie, Shang-Chi.BBC on Michelle Yeoh
BBC shortlisted the 100 Women on their list by gathering names suggested by the BBC’s network of World Service languages teams.
They looked for candidates who had made the headlines or influenced important stories over the past 12 months, as well as those who have inspiring stories to tell, achieved something significant or influenced their societies in ways that wouldn’t necessarily make the news.
The pool of names was then assessed against this year’s theme – women who led change – and measured for regional representation and due impartiality, before the final names were chosen.

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Twitter User Shares Coping Techniques To Help Us Get Through MCO

Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest updates on COVID-19 and other issues.

With the latest extension of the movement control order (MCO) into phase 4, it’s no doubt that Malaysians nationwide are feeling some type of way. Aside from the fact that the MCO has a lot of us feeling isolated and trapped, there’s also a deadly pandemic and massive economic crisis happening.
Understanding the difficulty of coping during stressful situations, Twitter user @awanjebat decided to share some coping strategies he uses to keep his sanity when times get tough.
@awanjebat shares that he also suffers from borderline personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, and when they’re not kept in check, he says that he ends up becoming depressed and has suicidal ideations – which is why these coping strategies are so important to him.

https://twitter.com/awanjebat/status/1249582595551064064

Stressing that diagnosis for both disorders must be done by psychiatric doctors, Dr Brandon Lim, a doctor in the Psychiatry Unit at University Malaya Medical Centre explains that despite containing the word personality in its names, both disorders suffered by @awanjebat are mental disorders.
They affect the thought, mood, behaviour, and functioning of a person.Dr Brandon Lim to TRP
He says that a person suffering from borderline personality disorder can experience instability in emotions (difficulty to control), disturbed patterns of perception or thinking, fear of abandonment, chronic feelings of emptiness, impulsive behaviour, self-harm behaviour, and intense but unstable relationships with others.
While a person suffering from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.
(Credit: change.org)
He adds that both personality disorders can have coexisting mental disorders like major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.
In the Twitter thread, @awanjebat goes on to say that coping techniques are methods that can be used by individuals experiencing stress, depression, or suicidal thoughts to help them manage their mental condition and provide relief to overwhelming emotions.
He adds that coping mechanisms can be unique to an individual, and it’s really crucial to find what works best for you. He carries on by listing some coping strategies he found works for him.

https://twitter.com/awanjebat/status/1249583246393794564

Dr Brandon supports the use of coping methods, recommending specific strategies such as seeking professional help from psychiatric doctors and psychologists, practising relaxation techniques and stress coping techniques, having adequate sleep, dietary intake and exercise.
He also encourages understanding the symptoms of the mental illness suffered by the individual and experiencing one’s own emotions without self-judgement or self-criticism.
Observe the emotion and its intensity as it comes and goes, accept the emotion.Dr Brandon Lim to TRP
Finally, Dr Brandon advises finding diversions from destructive urges, including doing enjoyable activities like hobbies, divert thoughts to focus on work instead, or even contact a trusted friend or family member.
For @awanjebat, he has found 9 specific activities that help him take his mind off stressful thoughts and issues that he can’t control.
(ii) Listening to musicMendengar muzik merupakan coping mechanism kegemaran saya dan mugkin juga kalian (well, everybody loves music) sewaktu melewati relapse period. Namun, terdapat satu perkara yang perlu diberikan perhatian apabila melibatkan muzik pic.twitter.com/h4i969k9jNâ€” Safwan Jebat (@awanjebat) April 13, 2020
@awanjebat practices calming activities such as listening to music, watching funny or inspirational videos, and playing video games. He also practices spiritual activities that can remind him of God and bring himself closer to God. Dr Brandon explains that these are religious practices with calming effects.
The activities mainly encompass tasks that help relax one’s mind/mood and behaviour; and deter negativity with positive enforcement in the form of pleasurable activities.Dr Brandon Lim to TRP
Besides that, @awanjebat limits his use of social media, including taking extreme steps such as deactivating, deleting, and uninstalling his social media apps. To this, Dr Brandon says that social media can have both positive and negative effects.
Social media has been shown to increase dopamine levels, but some studies also show that overuse can make people feel increasingly unhappy and isolated in the long run.
Lastly, @awanjebat also includes classic therapeutic methods to his coping strategies such as applying breathing exercises and reaching out to family and friends or even the Befrienders when he needs someone to talk to.
(i)Teknik pernafasan 4-7-8 [Rawatan Kecemasan Awal]Saya mempelajari teknik ini sewaktu berada di wad kecemasan. Pakar psikiatri yang menjaga saya mengatakan bahawa teknik ini sangat penting bagi membantu pesakit yang sedang relapse dan mengalami serangan panik untuk bertenang. pic.twitter.com/mA7tSJRRzYâ€” Safwan Jebat (@awanjebat) April 13, 2020
We believe that whether a person has been clinically diagnosed with mental illness or not, taking care of mental health is always a good idea. As they say, prevention is better than cure.
One of the most difficult struggles for someone with mental illness is the courage to acknowledge that one has it. Overcoming this will indeed be fruitful.Dr Brandon Lim to TRP
So, in these tough and uncertain times ahead, we applaud @awanjebat for sharing his coping techniques. We believe that they will be helpful for many of us who are stuck at home.
Check out @awanjebat’s full thread on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/awanjebat/status/1249579374883430401

Keep up to date with the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!


The Secret To How 110-Year-Old ‘Paati Annamah’ Became Malaysia’s Oldest Living Person

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Perak resident Annamah Abukutty recently made her way into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) as the oldest living woman and person in Malaysia after celebrating her 110th birthday on 31 March 2021.

“Paati Annamah”, as she’s affectionately called, grew up in the village of Thachambadi, India before migrating to old “Malaya” prior to World War II sometime in the late 1930s.
Building her life here since then, Paati Annamah is now the mother of four children, 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
(Credit: Ipoh Echo)
Despite being bound to a wheelchair and blind in her left eye, the great-grandmother is well respected among her community in Batu Gajah – being the go-to person for health advice.
Wisdom and secrets
Paati Annamah is known for her wisdom in things like midwifery or with pregnancies and childbirth, as well as her knowledge in reflexology and even tattooing.
People also seek out secrets to her impressive longevity which she reveals to be thanks to her practice of taking traditional home-grown herbs and medication, fasting as well as meditation.
In fact, it is said that Paati Annamah’s secret herbs and medicine are also available for purchase on the market, which you can check out (HERE).
Malaysia’s golden generation
As of 2020, 7% or over 2 million people out of Malaysia’s estimated population of 32.7 million was made up of people over the age of 65, and over the years there have been many claims for the title of the oldest living Malaysian.
In 2017, a woman by the name of Puan Ahmad of “Tok Puan” from Kedah was claimed to be 121-year-old.
(Credit: Rojak Daily)
That same year, a woman by the name of Safiah Ujang from Negeri Sembilan reportedly passed away at the age of 128.
(Credit: Berita Harian)
In 2018, 118-year-old Che Will Daud from Kelantan made headlines when he became one of the oldest citizens to cast a vote during the 14th General Election (GE14).
(Credit: Astro Awani/Sinar Harian)
In November 2020, it was revealed that the oldest living person in the world may have been a Malaysian man who tragically died from Covid-19 at the Tawau Hospital in Sabah at the age of 130 – surpassing the title held by 122-year-old Jeanne Louise Calment from France who died in 1997.

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Source:
Wanita tertua meninggal
Usia 118 tahun, lelaki tertua Kelantan ini masih steady untuk pergi mengundi
Health DG says reported 130-year old man who died of Covid-19 has no official identity document
Malaysia’s oldest woman still giving advice on herbs, longevity
Current Population Estimates, Malaysia, 2020
Wanita tertua meninggal
This Elderly Woman From Kedah Could Be The Oldest Person On Earth


Everything You Need To Know About Malaysia’s Vaccination Situation (For June 30, 2021)

Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest updates and stories.

Malaysia to receive two million vaccine doses from Japan, the US
Two million doses of Covid-19 vaccines are on its way to Malaysia from Japan and the United States and the country will receive them by this week, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Based on reports from The Star, the Minister said that the one million AstraZeneca vaccines from Japan will arrive on 1 July while the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is scheduled to be here by 2 July.
Meanwhile, The Edge reported that around 231,733 doses were administered as of 29 June, an increase from 197,274 on 28 June.
READ MORE: Japan Wants To Give AZ Vaccines To Malaysia
Sebanyak 1 juta dos vaksin AstraZeneca daripada Kerajaan Jepun akan tiba pada Khamis, manakala 1 juta dos vaksin lagi keluaran Pfizer akan diperoleh pada Jumaat sumbangan kerajaan Amerika Syarikat. pic.twitter.com/dkorHoCMLv— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) June 30, 2021
Selangor goes ahead with vaccination programme
Selangor is gearing up to vaccinate more people via the Selangor Vaccination Programme (Selvax).
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari was quoted by Malay Mail saying that the state is looking at administering around 135,000 doses a day by the end of July.
It’s reported that there are 26 locations in the Klang Valley for people to get vaccinated, which includes vaccination centres (PPV) community halls, mobile PPVs, health clinics, and private hospitals.
Based on the available rates, the vaccination process in Selangor is expected to end as early as this December, with a portion of the rakyat in the state to complete their second vaccination dose by February 8 next yearMenteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari via Malay Mail
Almost all vaccinated frontliners who caught Covid showed only mild symptoms
The Health Ministry has revealed that more than 1,800 healthcare who were exposed to Covid-19 only reported mild symptoms after they were fully vaccinated, according to its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
It’s reported by The Star that 243,309 healthcare workers were fully vaccinated, and 1,834 of them were infected later.
Out of the total, 612 showed no symptoms while 1,219 only had mild symptoms and two healthcare workers were placed in category three with lung infections.
Only one person reached stage four (requiring supplemental oxygen) and no one reached stage five (needing to be intubated).

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


[Watch] “I’m Ashamed” Mother Criticised For Hitting Kids In The Bus

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

A recent viral video showed a woman hitting and scolding her children while they were travelling in an express bus last week.

Her children could be heard crying in the video that was taken by another bus passenger sitting in a few seats in front of the family.
The bus they were all on was travelling from Kota Bharu to Temerloh.
The woman was then advised by another passenger, who turned out to be a cop, to stop hitting her children.
Netizens quickly got angry and criticised the woman for laying hands on her young children.
Video source: @amethystnb_/ TikTok
There’s more to the story
A Facebook user Shira Ira asked everyone to be kind and understanding to the plight of the woman in the video.
Shira said the woman is facing a stressful time because the woman’s husband was imprisoned for drugs and the mother-in-law also kicked out the woman and her children.
The mother-in-law also never liked her grandchildren because they are children from the woman’s first marriage.
Shira got to know about this because she helped the woman and her children in the past.

According to mStar, the woman was on the way to Temerloh to look for a job. She tried to look for work in Kuantan but couldn’t find a place to stay so they slept in a mosque.
Shira and her mother offered to let the family to temporarily stay at a homestay belonging to her family. At the time, they didn’t know the video went viral.
When Shira and her mother saw the video, her mother insisted they should help the woman and advised the woman not to hit her children.
The woman was ashamed when they told her how they knew she hit her children.
She said she was ashamed. She loves her children but she was under stress due to their situation.Facebook user Shira Ira
Fortunately, the woman managed to get a job in a restaurant near Chow Kit and there’s someone to care for her children.
Shira implored everyone to stop criticising the woman and pray that the family will have a better life.
READ MORE: Tular Maki Anak Dalam Bas, Wanita Ini Rupanya Tertekan Dihalau Ibu Mentua & Suami Masuk Lokap

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Malaysian Politics – An Eventful Leap Year

In less than a week after the fall of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government, Malaysia begins anew under the leadership of its 8th appointed Prime Minister Tan Seri Muhyiddin Yassin and the new Perikatan Nasional coalition.
TRP brings you the quick and important deets from what happened over the tremendously long weekend during the country’s most controversial political drama.
Sunday – Mar 1, 2020
11:55pm – Former PKR deputy president Azmin Ali says that the new government under the leadership of Muhyiddin Yassin is committed to the people, prosperity and reforms. [Malay Mail]

The members of the BN-PAS lead Perikatan Nasional Coalition.(Credit: The Straits Times)
10:07pm – Dr Mahathir points the finger at Muhyiddin Yassin and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the nationâ€™s recent political drama. [Malay Mail]

7:55pm – Fake news announcing a public holiday to take place on Monday, March 2, goes viral. [Berita Harian]
Fake news travels fast.(Credit: Facebook/Sebenarnya)
5:50pm – Former PKR members aligned with Azmin Ali (Azminâ€™s Eleven) were heckled by a crowd of angry PKR supporters outside the partyâ€™s headquarters in Petaling Jaya. [Malaysiakini]
PKR vice-president Tian Chua surrounded by an angry mob.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
5:00pm – PH to pursue police report against Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly distorting the level of majority support he has to the Royal Institution. [Malay Mail]
4:31pm – Police announced that the organiser of the public protest in Dataran Merdeka on Saturday night, local activist and lawyer Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, was being investigated for sedition and the improper use of network facilities. [Malay Mail]
(Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)
3:34pm – Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof to be in contact with Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on deciding whether to continue or postpone the Dewan Rakyat sessions on March 9. [The Sun]
1:26pm – PH declared that the coalition has the support of 112  Members of Parliament (MPs). [Malay Mail]

12:44pm – Police are investigating a public rally that occurred at the Sogo mall in KL on Sunday. Among those attending were human rights activists Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir and Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan. [Free Malaysia Today]

Marina Mahathir seen at the public rally near Sogo, KL.(Credit: Azmeal Ishak/Malaysiakini)
12:12pm – MPs in support of Dr Mahahir gathered in solidarity against the appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister. [Malay Mail]
Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali, hugs him after his press conference at Yayasan Al-Bukhary this morning. He was seen playfully rejecting her advances. pic.twitter.com/ZRmjTl5N87â€” TheMalaysianInsight (@msianinsight) March 1, 2020
12:04pm – PAS Mursyidul Am Datuk Hashim Jasin mentioned that the nation should call for new elections if there are still doubts on Muhyiddin Yassinâ€™s appointment as prime minister. [Malay Mail]
10:49am – MuhyidÂdin Yassin officially sworn in as the 8th prime minister of Malaysia by the YDPA at Istana Negara. [Malay Mail]
 MuhyidÂdin Yassin being sworn in by the King.(Credit: Berita Harian)
10:13am – PH to call for an urgent Parliament seating to prove that Dr Mahathir has the majority support of MPs in the Dewan Rakyat. [Malay Mail]

10:06am – Former Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad revealed that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâ€™ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, refused to grant him an audience to present his list of support for the prime ministerâ€™s position. [Malay Mail]

9:47am – Police apprehended a 35-year-old man who allegedly insulted the YDPA on social media. The case is being investigated under Section 4(1)(a) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. [Malay Mail]
9:00am – Dr Mahathir felt that he was betrayed by Muhyiddin Yassin and is dedicated to proving that he has the majority support. [Al Jazeera]
8:22am – The Perikatan Nasional government would not interfere in the judicial proceedings of some of its high-ranking party members. [The Star]
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at the KL court house.(Credit: The Star)
7:36am – Umno secretary-general Tan Sri Annuar Musa challenged Dr Mahathirâ€™s claim of having the support of 114 MPs and said that the YDPA has full discretion to appoint anyone the King believes has the support of the majority as prime minister. [Malay Mail]
12:24am – Bukit Gantang MP Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal and Sri Aman MP Masir Kujat refutes claims that they are in support of Dr Mahathir. [Malaysiakini]
12:22am – Dr Mahathir declared that he has the support of 115 MPs. [Malaysiakini]

Saturday – Feb 29, 2020
11:45pm – Crowds gathered at Dataran Merdeka protesting the appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister. [Malay Mail]

11:37pm – Dr Mahathir declared that he has a majority of 114 MPs supporting his candidacy as prime minister and to form a new government. [New Straits Times]
MPs in support of Dr Mahathir.(Credit: The Straits Times/Facebook)
10:55pm – Selangau MP Baru Bian joins the group of MPs declaring their support for Dr Mahathir as prime minister. [Free Malaysia Today]
10:28pm – Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir noted that not all 36 Bersatu MPs support Muhyiddin Yassin candidacy as prime minister. [The Star]
10:28pm – Malaysians take their frustrations on the countryâ€™s political drama online with the hashtag #NotMyPM trending on Twitter. [Free Malaysia Today]
Malaysia’s Twitter trends over the weekend.(Credit: Twitter/@Simrannns_)
8:45pm – Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) said that it supports Muhyiddin Yassin for the prime ministerâ€™s post but clarifies that the party would not be joining the BN-PAS lead Perikatan Nasional coalition. [Malay Mail]
8:16pm – Police urged the public not to get involved in any illegal public protest publicised to take place at Dataran Merdeka on Saturday night. [Harian Metro]

6:40pm – PAS secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan claims that Muhyiddin Yassinâ€™s candidacy as prime minister has the support of 144 MPs. [Free Malaysia Today]
5:40pm – Muhyiddin Yassin requests Malaysians to acknowledge the decision of the Agong in appointing him as Malaysiaâ€™s 8th prime minister. [Malay Mail]

4:46pm – The YDPA appoints Muhyiddin Yassin as the countryâ€™s 8th prime minister. The Comptroller of the Royal Family and Household Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said that Muhyiddin likely has the majority of the Dewan Rakyat. [Malaysiakini]

4:28pm – Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) declares support for Dr Mahathir. [New Straits Times]
4:19pm – Warisan and GPS to garner majority support to nominate Dr Mahathir as prime minister. [New Straits Times]

3:59pm – The PH coalition claims that it has consolidated the support of 92 MPs backing Dr Mahathir as the next prime minister. [Malay Mail]

(Credit: The Star)
 3:40pm – Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem officially joins PKR. [Malay Mail]

3:15pm – The United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (Upko) declares support for Dr Mahathir as Malaysiaâ€™s next prime minister and defend the mandate given by the people to PH. [Malay Mail]

1:34pm – Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) secretary-general Datuk Marzuki Yahya opposes Muhyiddin Yassinâ€™s claim as the partyâ€™s chairperson. [Malay Mail]
12:30pm – Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has assumed the role as the partyâ€™s acting chairperson, a position supposedly held by Dr Mahathir. [New Straits Times]
(Credit: Awani)
9:43am – Bersatu youth wing (Armada) chief, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman voice support for Interim Prime Minister and Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to remain as prime minister. [Malay Mail]
Ini bukan lagi soal parti atau majoriti. Ini soal identiti & integriti.Saya faham pendirian saya tidak akan disenangi oleh segelintir ahli politik. Tetapi ahli politik datang dan pergi. Rakyat Malaysia adalah tuan sebenar negara ini.Biar mati bermaruah, jangan hidup dijajah. pic.twitter.com/55hgoAuZgPâ€” Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) February 29, 2020
9:39:am – PH declares full support for Dr Mahathir as its candidate for prime minister. Previously, PH had backed Anwar Ibrahim as its choice for the position. [Malay Mail]
9:15am – Political party leaders were summoned for an audience with the YDPA at the Istana Negara. Itâ€™s believed that the Agong is once again seeking nominations for the prime ministerâ€™s post following interviews with MPs during the week. [Malay Mail]

Get up to speed on the events that some are calling the “Sheraton Move”, HERE.
Or read up on what went on, on Monday (Feb 24), Tuesday (Feb 25), Wednesday (Feb 26), Thursday (Feb 27), and Friday (Feb 28).
Be sure to share with us your thoughts and comments on Malaysiaâ€™s current political climate via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Angkasawan’s 10 Tips To Convince “Reluctant” Partners To Have More Kids Sparks Debate

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

A recent Facebook post made by national astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor who shared his personal tips for husbands who want to convince their “reluctant” wives to have more children launched a debate online.

Sheikh Muszaphar and his wife, Dr Halina Mohd Yunos, has six kids altogether. In his writing, he noted that he’d always loved and wanted a big family, but needed to convince his wife about it first.
“After all it’s her body… If I could I would… Above are some tips to daddies who want to convince their reluctant wife on having more kids,” wrote the space-man along with a portrait of his nuclear family.
He shared 10 family planning tips on how he persuaded his partner into having more kids, which include the following:
I will take care of everything while you (the wife) just rest.You (the wife) look beautiful as ever even with six kids.Don’t you (the wife) want to see more beautiful kids?They will take care of us when we grow old.We won’t be lonely nanti (later on in life).The chaos keeps you (the wife) young.It’s Sunnah (part of the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W teachings) to ramaikan (add on to the) Ummah (the Muslim community).Let’s go shopping and buy whatever you (the wife) desire.The more the merrier.We grow old together till Jannah (thereafter or heaven). (I) Will love you till eternity no matter what your decision.

Although Sheikh Muszaphar’s advice did gain a lot of support from people who agreed with what he had to say and wished him well for it…
(Credit: Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor via Facebook)
Dr Sheikh Muzaphar’s 10 tips to convince reluctant wife to have more children.The best tip is #1, it would work for me! 😂Would these tips work for you, mommies? pic.twitter.com/lwQxru1Rj6— KAMELIA | Kamelia Cosmetics 🧜🏻♀ (@dreamonnisha) March 19, 2022
… there were an entire group of people who somehow found the tips displeasing and took offence on the issue.
Some took to claim that the angkasawan’s suggestions were “red flags” and may be detrimental to both women and children.
It’s 2022 and people still think of number 4 and 5 when having kids. 🚩🚩🚩 https://t.co/CV7jipo8lD— Lovie 🌵 (@LoviWan_) March 21, 2022
More kids – higher maternal risk, increase risk of bleeding, risk of death. Grand multiparty is a risk factor to many morbidity and mortality https://t.co/ilJUBI9Pot— Syazana Ali (@drsyazanaali) March 21, 2022
Stop normalizing having kids so that they can take care of you when you are olderKids is your responsibility not your ‘insurance’ when you’re weak and old. https://t.co/FYqUIDuSsu— #TravelBubble 🌍 (@frhhh8989) March 20, 2022
Netizens also alleged that the points raised by Sheikh Muszaphar were means of gaslighting or coercing women into having more kids.
I’m begging people to please google what ‘reproductive coersion’ is https://t.co/wV9qJDYGVQ— 💀 Venus Vulgari ❤ (@TheVenusDarling) March 20, 2022
I’m repulsed by this. Didn’t men know the pain and trauma women go through before, during, and after pregnancy? Convincing (more like gaslighting) your wife to risk her life for more children is just selfish. So inconsiderate. https://t.co/vEfGhmUzUK— Farah A. (@FrhAdnn) March 21, 2022
However, there were also those who mentioned that it’s not really anyone’s place to say anything concerning Sheikh Muszaphar’s and his wife’s choice in the matter.
To each, his or her own. Whatever floats their boat (or ship), whatever makes them happyNo further comments https://t.co/hvaqjVFa1f— Shamsul Kamal (@shamsul__kamal) March 21, 2022
Twitter be like: I aM nOt MaRried BuT i KnOw BeTtEr ThAn ThEmCome on guys, did you follow their stories & interview, both Dr Syeikh and Dr Halina? Both of them AGREED on this. This is NOT the right topic for you to advocate on unconsented/coerce pregnancy. Kids nowadays tsk tsk https://t.co/iFzTontCeW— aboutnaddy (@nadiaaasofea) March 21, 2022

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


First Time Voting? Here’s Everything To Get You Started

Subscribe to our new Telegram channel for the latest updates and stories.

Yesterday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob declared the dissolving of Parliament (October 10).

However, the 15th General Election (GE15) is expected to be held no later than 9 December 2022, which is less than two months (60 days) from the 10 October date after Parliament was dissolved. It is our responsibility to be prepared for the upcoming general election.
Did you know that there is an app for this? To assist voting in Malaysia’s 15th general election, the Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR) has developed an application called MySPR Semak.
The app should be compatible with all devices. Simply search your app store for “MySPR Semak.”
Parliament has been dissolved. Now, I highly recommend you download the MySPR Semak app if you haven’t already. ESPECIALLY if you’re a new voter. How does it help? Thread 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/EFgxwHepyL— UNDI #GE15 🗳 | fiqah (@fiqahdarisabah) October 10, 2022
The Homepage Of The App
This is what you will see once you open the app.
There are three different categories, which include:
Semakan Daftar Pemilih (Review of the Electoral Roll)Semakan Calon Pilihan Raya (Review of Election Candidates)Semakan Keputusan Pilihan Raya (Review of Election Results)
(Credits : @fiqahdarisabah on Twitter)
1. The election date, or the “polling day,” will be notified by the Election Commission (EC) and Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR)
Check to see if you are registered to vote here. Because the Undi18 Bill has been passed into law and is now in effect, all Malaysian citizens above the age of 18 have the right to vote. There is no longer a requirement to register.
(Credits : @fiqahdarisabah on Twitter)
Simply input your identification card number here to verify your status.
Next, your information should appear in this format.
Your details should come out like this.TAKE NOTE:1. Parlimen 2. DUNFor this General Election, you will be voting for both your Parlimen and DUN representatives. (Except Sabah, Sarawak, Melaka & Johor as we already had state elections. So we only vote Parlimen for #GE15) pic.twitter.com/hDYnVEg7Li— UNDI #GE15 🗳 | fiqah (@fiqahdarisabah) October 10, 2022
TAKE NOTE: 1. Parlimen 2. DUN
You will vote for both your Parlimen and DUN members at this General Election—except for Sabah, Sarawak, Melaka, and Johor, where state elections have already occurred. This means that voters living in these states can only vote for Parlimen candidates in GE15.
Know the Difference Between ‘Parlimen’ And ‘DUN’
Parlimen
The Member of Parliament (MP) you choose will represent your parliamentary constituency (kawasan parlimen) in the Dewan Rakyat, where policies that affect the whole country are made, discussed, and voted on.
DUN
The Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) you vote for will represent your DUN constituency (kawasan DUN) in the State Assembly/Dewan Undangan Negeri to write, debate, and vote on policies that are more appropriate to the needs of your state.
Parlimen, which is on the federal/national level, and DUN, which is on the state level, have different areas of “control” and “jurisdictions.” There are also places where these areas of jurisdiction overlap.
Table prepared by @zell_leah for @UndiSabah on Twitter
2. Representatives of each party
The parliament has now been dissolved. The following is something you should watch for and look out for:
1. The election’s date, or the “polling day,” will be notified by the Election Commission (EC) and Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR)
2. Representatives of each party
(Credits : @fiqahdarisabah on Twitter)
Parties will begin declaring their candidates as soon as the EC releases the election date. And this is the point at which we begin selecting candidates.
There’s no need to read every news story. Utilize the app to look up the candidates for your Parlimen and DUN.
3. Semakan Keputusan Pilihan Raya (Review of Election Results)
The candidate list has not yet been released; nevertheless, you may begin researching those who have previously contested in your Parliament and DUN, as well as those who won.
(Credits : @fiqahdarisabah on Twitter)
Once you’ve determined your Parlimen and DUN, you may begin conducting research based on the previous election.
Keep in mind, new voters. Download the app or visit the website, MySPR Semak, evaluate your MP/ADUN, and vote wisely.
READ MORE : 15th General Election Date Likely Before 10 Nov, Before Start Of Monsoon Season

Share your thoughts on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Got Gross Old Water Bottles In Your Cupboard? Trade Them In For New Ones

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on Covid-19 and other issues.

Every one of us has water tumblers and musty old tupperware stored away in the cupboard. Maybe they leak, have an odd smell, or are plain unattractive, but regardless, it’s a waste by sitting around unused.

Well, it’s time to take them out and trade them in for some brand new ones that you will actually use.
Local company BROS’ 321 Trade-in Program allows you to pack up all your old reusable water bottles and containers and trade-in for up to 50% off of their own products.

They will help you to recycle your old stuff, so you don’t have to worry about it all going to the trash.
The process is pretty simple. Just show up with your old reusable bottles and containers, then you will be given a slip of paper with your amount of trade-in items.
You will need to follow regular SOP like wearing a mask and using hand sanitizer.(Credit: TRP)
For example, if you trade in 4 water bottles and 2 containers, you are allowed to buy 6 items with the specially discounted trade-in price.
However, even if you don’t have any old items to trade in, you can still buy their water bottles and reusable food containers at a set discount price.
A good selection of reusable water bottles in various sizes and designs.(Credit: TRP)
The event is by no means large, but they have a very comprehensive selection of beautiful water bottles in various sizes, designs, and materials in addition to their sturdy food containers, also available in different materials and sizes.
It’s a great way to get rid of clutter that you will never use while also reinvigorating your journey to reduce, reuse, and recycle, because sometimes the motivation to bring out a water bottle with you everyday is just having the perfect pretty bottle.
It’s more fun if you get your friends and family to pick out favourite designs together!(Credit: TRP)
If you’re interested, head over to their headquarters at Living Wing Sdn Bhd, Kota Damansara. The program runs everyday from 10am – 8pm until next Sunday, 2nd August 2020. For more information, head over to their Facebook page.

How far are you on your reduce, reuse, and recycle journey? Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Man beats 11 year-old son & wife with skateboard over RM10

In Terengganu, a mechanic was remanded by the police for allegedly beating his wife and 11 year-old son in a sudden fit of rage last Thursday.

Suspect being escorted by police to the Kuala Terengganu Court.(Picture Credit: Sinar Harian)

The 32-year-old man had reportedly gone berserk after he had failed to borrow RM10 from his son to supposedly purchase mobile prepaid top-up.

For a top-up? Really?
via GIPHY
Apparently the man entered the childâ€™s room while the boy was sleeping, asking for the boyâ€™s Duit Raya.

via GIPHY
After being denied his request, the man then proceeded to kick the child in the head.
His actions were quickly realised by the boyâ€™s mother who rushed to protect the child. This was when the man then took his anger out on the 31-year-old women, hitting her with a skateboard and injuring her in the process.

via GIPHY
According to the police, the man had a history of bad temperament and violent behaviour, having previously caused property damage and even injuries to other people.

via GIPHY
The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry reported that between 2013 to 2018, more than 26,000 child abuse cases had been reported.
The Womenâ€™s Aid Organisation (WAO) states that more than 17% of these cases were due to an imbalance of power and control within a household which often results in family disputes.
 Furthermore, 73% of children from these homes live within an environment where they are constantly exposed to some form of domestic violence.

If someone you know is or has been a victim of domestic violence and abuse, find out how you can help by contacting the WAO Hotline at; +60379563488 or through WhatsApp at; +60189888058 .
And always be sure to report anything suspicious to the relevant authorities.


This Johorean uni student won the Rolls-Royce STEM challenge in UK!

Another day, another uni student makes us proud!

This time, the honour is given to us by Yew Jun Ying from
the University of Southampton who came out on top Rolls-Royce STEM Awards
Electrical challenge 2019.
Picture Credit: STEM Awards/Twitter
The award â€“ or rather- challenge, is a call to undergraduates
studying in the UK to win over some of the biggest British companies with their
brilliant ideas.
This yearâ€™s company to impress is none other than Rolls-Royce, one of the biggest industrial technology companies IN THE WORLD.(btw guys, Rolls-Royce doesn’t ONLY make luxury cars that we cant even afford in our dreams)

via GIPHY
Their challenge: Increase the efficiency and improve the
heat management of electric machines, particularly for aircrafts.
But Jun Ying proved himself to be a real Survivor, the Top Chef, Americaâ€™s Next Top Model, with his clever idea of using organic Rakine cycle technology as an effective cooling method.

Picture Credit: Rolls-Royce

For his ingenuity, Jun Ying has won Â£25,000 (~ RM 130,000) and an internship with Rolls-Royce itself!

via GIPHY
In an interview with The Star, Jun Ying revealed that his passion for sustainable development led him to study mechanical engineering, specialising in sustainable energy systems.

While Jun Ying was quite pleased with the win, he is also pretty humble about it;

â€œThis project has led me to learn a lot about heat recovery technologies and fortunately, I was able to apply what I learned from the university in my first entry of the competition.â€ â€œI would not have come this far if it were not for the support of my peers and supervisors who gave me valuable advice and suggestions along the way.â€
Yew Jun Ying via The Star
Congratulations, Jun Ying!

via GIPHY


Son Arrested After Mother’s Dismembered Body Found In Sewage Tank

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Police arrested a 42-year-old man following the discovery of 15 pieces of flesh resembling human limbs in a sewage tank.

The gruesome discovery was made at a house in Taman Kerian in Parit Buntar on Saturday.
Perak Police Chief Datuk Mior Faridalatrash Wahid said the authorities received a report on the incident at 3.30 pm that day.
A team from the criminal investigation division, assisted by the Forensic Unit of the Perak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK), immediately rushed to the scene.
Further examination at the scene found pieces of flesh believed to be limbs of a 68-year-old elderly woman.Perak Police Chief Datuk Mior Faridalatrash Wahid on the gruesome discovery.
Following that, the police arrested the suspect, the victim’s son.
Police also seized a machete, two knives and items used by the suspect to commit the murder.
The initial investigation found that the cause of the incident was that the suspect was not satisfied with his father’s inheritance.
The suspect and his mother have lived in the park for 12 years after his father’s death.
The suspect is currently detained, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
The grisly murder caught the attention of netizens, who are worried about the rise in violent crimes.

READ MORE: 7 Months Pregnant Woman Shot Dead In Car At Pasir Mas
How Does Inheritance Work In Malaysia?
In Malaysia, there are different sets of laws for Muslims and non-Muslims when it comes to marriage, divorce and inheritance.
The Muslims are subjected to Shariah law in these aspects while the non-Muslims follow the penal code established by the British.
But who inherits when there is no will?
If you do not have a will at the time of your death, you are said to have died intestate.
Intestacy is the condition of the estate of a person who dies without having in force a valid will or other binding declaration.
Your estate will be distributed according to a designated formula in the Distribution Act 1958 unless you are a Muslim in West Malaysia and Sarawak or is a native of Sarawak.
No one mentioned the inheritance law, where your wealth will go to the closest male Muslim relative. If you and your partner leave this world, you have to worry if that (maybe distant) male Muslim relative is going to look after your immediate family or your non-Muslim parents.— Ben’s Bitches (@PakatanMaut) March 10, 2021
How Do I Make A Legal Will In Malaysia?
 You can write a will without a lawyer in Malaysia by fulfilling the following requirements:
Be at least 18 years old (21 years old for Sabahan).Be of sound mind.Have your will in writing.Have signed your will.Have your signing witnessed by at least 2 witnesses who will then sign in your presence and in the presence of each other.
Generally, you should only write your own will if your wishes are very simple.
A will does not need to be stamped in order for it to be valid in Malaysia.
My legal associate wrote an article about how to execute a will. Step by step. Quite helpful for those looking to DIY. https://t.co/VC6i7EDMLI#inheritance #law #probate #Malaysia— advocate.eth (Kevin Koo Seng Kiat) (@kevinkoosk) September 7, 2021

Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


You Can Ride Horses, Try Zorbing, Or Splash Around A Water Park & More IN THIS ONE PLACE

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

While those of us living in the Klang Valley are finally no longer under the Movement Control Order (MCO), the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) is still in effect.

As we still can’t cross state lines — let alone fly off to distant lands for an adventure, hold parties or large indoor gatherings, or even play some sports — novel activities are hard to come by.
So imagine our surprise when we found out that 3Q Equestrian Center will be making horseback rides, on a jungle trail and even pony rides in a corral, available for the public at Gamuda Gardens.
The trail leads up a hill into a surprisingly serene and cooling jungle. (Pic by Valerie Arnesto/TRP)
The horse trail ride lasts about 40 minutes and you won’t be just circling the same pen again and again. Instead you’ll be exploring a landscape consisting of rainforests trails, hills, and valleys.
The price is currently RM160 per person for the first month of operation or if you make your booking 4 weeks in advance. Otherwise, they’re RM200 per person or RM180 for Gamuda Land or 3Q members.
There are also some notes and Do’s and Don’ts you have to follow which you can see on the 3Q Horse Trail page which is also where you can make your bookings.
Pictures can’t really translate what it feels like to be sitting on top of this majestic creature. (Pic by Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
There’s a lot more to do than ride horses, though
The horse rides, alongside Nature School and Gardens Hill are under the Gamuda Gardens X-scape banner of activities to do in the township but there are also PLAYscape, WATERscape and SENscape banners.
PLAYscape has the most activities, including Adventure Playland for kids, sports-centric Gardens Arena, zorbing activities under Bubble Sports, and the pet-friendly Paws Playland, with Crazy Go Cart available by Q3 2021, and a Tennis Court and Basketball available by 2021 year-end.
Missing from this pic? You, and your family and friends. (Pic by Valerie Arnesto/TRP)
For WATERscape, there will be Big Bucket Splash water park and the Donut Boat Ride.

Under SENscape, you can visit the Waterfront Village, Gardens Wellness, Lookout Point, Waterfall and a beautiful event space called Le Gardens Pavillion.

Gamuda Gardens is located at the southern border of Rawang and while some of you might think Rawang is pretty far, for most people reading this, it’s actually not. From KL Sentral, it’s only a 36km drive north and 27km of that consists of the North-South Highway.

That’s about a 30 minute drive one-way in exchange for a whole day of activities.
If you want to know more, you can check out the Gamuda Gardens website here or sign up for 3Q Equestrian’s horse-trail ride here.
(From left) Gamuda Land CEO Ngan Chee Meng and 3Q Equestrian Director Qabil Ambak exchanging gifts on March 12, 2021. (Pic by Valerie Arnesto/TRP)
We suggest you hurry because wouldn’t it be nice to get out of the house and experience something new for the first time in a year?

 Share your thoughts with us on TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


7-Eleven Staff Infected With COVID-19. Store Closed Until Further Notice

A 7-Eleven staff based at the Jalan Bunus store in Kuala Lumpur was tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently receiving medical attention at a government hospital.
The company said it’ll conduct a thorough sanitation and deep cleansing exercises in the affected store which will remain closed until further notice.
7-Eleven also added those who came into direct contact with the infected staff are placed under quarantine.
The retail chain said it is working with Ministry of Health (MOH) to identify and inform those who came into close contact with the staff as well as to find out where the person might have contracted the virus.
The company also said preventive measures have been taken across their operations to curb the spread of Covid-19, including regular sanitization of stores, hygiene protocols for staff members, and social distancing measures in-store for customers.

For more updates on COVID-19, check out our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!


Pizza Hut M’sia Gets Rejected This Valentine’s Day

Pizza Hut Malaysia flirted hard with their rivals this Valentine’s Day, sending personalized notes along with their heart-shaped pizzas.
In the end, Valentine’s Day didn’t turn out the way they expected, as their offerings of love were turned down, much to the amusement of Malaysians.
KFC

Itâ€™s not you, itâ€™s me, @pizzahutmsia. Thanks for the love but I canâ€™t live without my 11 herbs and spices. https://t.co/OGWMT9Ext7 pic.twitter.com/cApiozZHTx— KFCmalaysia (@KFCmalaysia) February 13, 2020

Burger King

https://www.facebook.com/bkmalaysia/posts/2872504852807207

McDonald’s

https://www.facebook.com/My.McDonalds/posts/10162969899230023

In fact, some “suitors” were rather upset that they weren’t in the running to win Pizza Hut’s heart.
Marrybrown

https://www.facebook.com/MarrybrownMalaysia/posts/3050437998345852

Starbucks

Whereâ€™s ours @pizzahutmsia? Better latte than never. We are waiting for you to give us your heart â™¥ï¸ https://t.co/r4ApiqAvK7 pic.twitter.com/BEaAFbxtE6— Starbucks Malaysia (@StarbucksMY) February 12, 2020

But some chains flirted right back, showing appreciation for Pizza Hut’s kind gesture.
Texas Chicken

@pizzahutmalaysia Thank you for giving us a bite, Hen on heart, you made us crow in delightPizza HutThank you for giving us a bite, Hen on heart, you made us crow in delightPosted by Texas Chicken Malaysia on Thursday, 13 February 2020

Domino’s

https://www.facebook.com/DominosMY/posts/1806421592824310

A&W

https://www.facebook.com/AnWMalaysiaOfficial/photos/a.643573749055687/2767259700020404/?type=3&theater

It’s quite appropriate that the well-loved restuarant chains would use a day for the celebration of love to engage in some friendly teasing over food- after all, Malaysia loves all our food equally (some more equally than others)!
If you missed the drama, check out our article here for the full story!

Did any of the notes catch your heart? Let us know on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instgram!


The Little Things To Do That ACTUALLY Matter This Father’s Day

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

Dear sons and daughters. Father’s Day is just around the corner! Now you’re panicking huh?

READ MORE: Surprise! Father’s Day Was Created By A Woman
Let’s be real. If we ask our fathers what they want, they would probably just say ‘nothing’. Instead of offering them nothing, why not do the little things that count?
These may look like petty things that we take for granted but they might actually have a longer and more meaningful effect on your father and you.
Here are some of the little things that you could enjoy with your father:
1. Enjoy A Meal Together
Just you and him. Sounds like a mundane thing to do, right?
But for me, I still remember the days when my dad would take me to school and one day, I said I don’t wanna go to school. Instead of adamantly saying no, he said, ‘Wanna get breakfast instead?’. And so we stayed at the Mamak restaurant right in front of my school, still in my uniform (smooth idea on blending in), eating roti canai with my dad, ecstatic that I got to skip school that day. That memory meant a lot to me. I’m sure it means a lot to him too. So that’s just me. I’m sure you have your own fond memory of meals with your fathers.
(Credit: Freepik)
These types of memories, try to reignite them with your father. Well, you don’t have to skip work today and go eat roti canai with him. Take him to breakfast, brunch or even dinner on the weekends at HIS favourite place. Not yours. He doesn’t have to sacrifice anymore. “My son doesn’t like seafood, so I won’t have seafood”. It’s all about him that day.
Take the whole family out too if they’re available. It’s those memories of eating, laughing and spending time together that stay in our heads. Well, for the bill, good luck with that.
Alternatively, you could also cook his favourite meal or help your mother cook his favourite meal (not all of us are Gordon Ramsey). You can also order his favourite food via any food delivery app to make things easier.
2. Play a Game Together
Not all dads are the same. Who knows, maybe some dads like video games. You can play in multiplayer mode with him. If you’re a pro, be the bigger person and let him win laa. But if he defeats you too easily, bruh, step up the game. It’s the competitiveness that makes it fun! Yes, and the bonding time too.
(Credit: Freepik)
You could also try chess or checkers if he likes mind games. You can try playing cards (or UNO) for two too if he’s keen on it. Or grab anyone who knows the game and have some fun playing with cards in a group. It’s time to bring out your poker face and whip out your best strategies, guys.
Hey, if he’s still up for it, go bowling with your old man. Who knows he might have a few tricks up his sleeves that’ll send you crying back home.
3. Do Healthy Exercises Together
If your dad likes taking a walk, take him on a walk at the park in the morning or evening. Exercising together makes it more competitive or at least, enjoyable.
READ MORE: 15 Gorgeous Parks In Putrajaya And Cyberjaya You Should Visit For Exercise Or Just OOTDs
If he’s more towards the athletic side, play sports with him. Things like ball games, badminton, ping pong, cycling, archery, or even golf sound fun if you try them with your dad. Hey, your old man might be fitter than you think.
(Credit: Freepik)
In addition, if you know he really likes those activities and you can afford them, buy him the attire or gear that he needs for exercising (while subtly hinting him to take care of himself). Gift him a bike, sports shoes, or even jogging tracks for him. But if he asks ‘Are you saying that I’m fat?’, sorry guys you’re on your own.
4. Do His Chores For Him
At least, we’ll be lifting up some burden for him. And who doesn’t like their jobs easier for them?
Things like washing the car, throwing out the trash, watering the plants, trimming the grass outside, fixing the broken lamp, and cleaning the attic or store are some examples of house chores that you could help him with.
(Credit: Freepik)
However, if you wanna do those, do it for a week or so. If not, they’ll be giving you the stare-down on the day. “Wah, you only do this for father’s day ahh? Wah, I’m so lucky to have you ahh? Am I though?”. Consistency is the key, guys.
Moreover, when you do the chores, do them correctly, don’t just do them half-heartedly. You’ll frustrate him even more and in the end, “Good lord, you’re doing it wrong, just let me do it!”. Well, that defeats the purpose, doesn’t it?
5. Pamper Him with Things He Particularly Likes
As a dad, their whole point of existence is to sacrifice a lot for us. It makes you think about the little things he did for you when you were just a kid.
“You can’t finish your food? Come, leave it for me”, “You like the thigh section of the chicken? Here, have mine”, “Don’t like the sports channel? It’s okay, let’s watch another channel”, “You have no one picking you up at the station? Don’t worry, I’ll come”.
So it’s time for us to pamper him back. You could buy his favourite fruits (again hinting, he should eat healthily). Or even his favourite snacks like picked fruits, banana fritters, steamed hot paus, or those bitter crackers some just like.
(Credit: Freepik)
If your dad is fond of singing, take him out to Karaoke. You know he likes singing songs from the 80s or 90s. Have a karaoke session and let him have his big moment again.
You could also do a feet rub or massage for him. But if you’re not a gifted masseuse, order a massage session. You don’t want to press the wrong muscles or tendons, adding to the ache.
If he likes movies, then take him to a cinema. Who knows he liked ‘Top Gun’ when Tom Cruise was in his early days? Let him reunite with dear Tommy in ‘Top Gun Maverick’.
6. Call Him and Have a Long Conversation
If you can’t do any of these things because you’re far away, then give him a call.
How frequently do you call your dad? Maybe it’s your mom that you usually call, hoping she’ll give him your life updates at home. So to make a difference, call your dad instead and have a long conversation. You can ask him how he’s doing, what he wants or needs and tell him about your day or what’s going on in your life. You could also have a long conversation about memories you shared that you guys enjoyed. Sometimes, it’s just the time you invested in him that makes him appreciate you.
(Credit: Freepik)
Or better yet, if you can, come home for the weekend. It may be the best gift for them, yet, seeing you in person after a long time. After all, all they wanna do is spend valuable time with their family.
All in all, those are just some things that you could do with or for your father this coming Father’s Day. Have a bit of fun with your dad.
It’s better than nothing, right?
Also, take a look at our heartwarming stories on fathers doing what they do for their children.
READ MORE: Father Salvaging A Thrown-Away Teddy Bear For His Child Brings Tears To Netizens
READ MORE: [Watch] Dad Makes A Surprise Visit To See His Daughter At Work, Netizens Moved By Heartwarming Video
READ MORE: [Watch] Father Accepting Deceased Daughter’s Certificate At UiTM Convocation Ceremony Has Malaysians In Tears
READ MORE: [Video] “Bye Ayah!” – Anak Kecil Lambai Bapa Pergi Kerja Di Jejantas Plaza Tol. Ala, Comelnya!
READ MORE: [Watch] After 4 Months Of Not Seeing Each Other, Student Cried In Her Father’s Arms And Wants To Come Home

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Celebrate Emoji Day Today With New Memoji Options That Fit You Better

Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates.

On emoji day last year (2020), Apple dropped 117 new emojis into their already burgeoning lexicon.

The modern-day hieroglyphs and our favourite way to express an idea or emotion using small digital images or icons have been celebrated every 17 July since 2014. The date was chosen because that is the day shown on the calendar emoji.
This year, Apple is adding new customisations to their Memoji to better reflect the diversity of the people around the world. These new options are available in the public beta preview of iOS 15.
These options include more than 40 new outfits (including traditional costumes), multicoloured headwear for those who live to mix and match, new novelty shaped glasses, and there’s now an option to put two different eye colours on your Memoji and give them complete heterochromia.
Apple is also introducing nine new Memoji stickers with expressive body language (instead of just the heads) and new accessibility options, for example, users can represent themselves with cochlear implants, oxygen tubes, or a soft helmet.
iOS 15 will be available this fall (between September and November) as a free software update, and in the meantime users interested in test driving the software early (on a secondary device) and experiencing the new Memoji customisation options today, can sign up for the public beta here.READ MORE:TLDR: Apple’s Biggest Announcements At WWDC 2021

Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.