Are you dating a ROBOT?

Malaysians are totally woke when it comes to the online dating scene. Ask most couples on how they met, and youâ€™ll find that the pretty common answer would be “Online”.
The dating game has changed a lot over the years, and with more and more people joining in hoping to swipe away in search of that one-true love, the question of  â€œis the person Iâ€™m talking to even real?â€ often pops up.
While the fear of being catfished and scammed is definitely a real… now it seems that there might also be the danger that the person youâ€™re wooing might JUST be a ROBOT?

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A programmer in China recently made news after it was discovered that he had developed a chatbot to have conversations with his girlfriend.
Chatbots are virtual assistance programs which allow its users to simulate human interaction, usually used by major brands and companies in terms of customer support.

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Abacus News reports that the man had come to the genius solution to develop the program to stand in for him, running 24/7, to promptly respond to his girlfriendâ€™s every text and query on WeChat.
The bot was even sophisticated enough to play dumb when the girlfriend was catching up to the whole rouse…

 Screenshot of the girlfriend’s conversation with the bot(Picture Credit; Abacus News)

The girlfriend also had surprisingly been exchanging around 300 messages with her A.I lover.
Apparently, the boyfriend had no ill intentions in trying to trick his girlfriend but was merely looking for a more tech-savvy solution to his love-life after noticing that heâ€™d been neglecting his girl due to a busy work schedule.

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The kantoi came when the girlfriend noticed that things were getting a little fishy when replies were coming in way faster than usual.

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The manâ€™s romantic answer to his problems was brought to light after his post (which since been deleted) on Chinese-microsite Weibo caught the attention of amused netizens.

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Guess when things seems too good to be true, best to see if there might be a robot pulling on your heart strings.


Think You’re A Foodie? Prove Your Street Food Hunting Skills!

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Malaysians love food. It’s our defining trait, really. And we love nothing more than street food.

Everyone has their absolute favourite hawker stall or late-night food spots they swear by. Celebrating with friends? Had a bad day and need to cheer yourself up? These places will never fail you (and your stomach).
So if you think you’re a true-blue foodie and know all the best places to eat, why not prove it?
The Hottest Hunt
If you think you’ve got what it takes, Tiger Beer wants you to join the Hottest Hunt to find the best street food to pair perfectly with ice-cold Tiger Crystal.
The Tiger Street Food Festival is a yearly celebration that pairs the best Malaysian street food with Tiger Beer. In the past two years, the celebration continued online, but this year Tiger is making a comeback with activities and great eats around the country leading up to the fan-favourite festival.
However, that’s not all: this year, the Hottest Hunt will feature a directory of street food, carefully curated by foodies just like you!
Just some of the recommendations listed.(Credit: Tiger Beer)
Share recommendations of your favourite street food outlets or hunt for new ones by seeing what other foodies recommend. From piping hot bowls of curry noodles to roadside burgers, there is something for everything you are craving.
The Tiger Street Food homepage lets you hunt for places to eat or recommend new hunts for others to try.(Credit: Tiger Beer)
Just head over to their website to recommend places or find recommendations—or both!
Recommending a new eatery is super easy: simply type in the name (it will autofill if the eatery is listed on Google Maps), add a picture, and then post it.
Dropping in a new recommendation is easy.(Credit: Tiger Beer)
You will get points for each new recommendation, which can be exchanged for rewards.
A bunch of cool rewards for you to redeem with your points. Collect 1,000 points and redeem a pair of Airpods OR Galaxy Buds! *First come first serve basis.(Credit: Tiger Beer)
The best part is, you can also leave reviews and comments on other people’s hunts, which will also net you points. So, if you’re getting reviews that agree with your recommendation, you know you’re definitely a top foodie!
A Party On The Streets
Of course, there’s more than just dropping pins. Keep an eye out for the Tiger Crystal Fire Truck that will appear at selected outlets within the Klang Valley, Penang, Ipoh, Melaka and Johor regions from now until 14 October 2022. Keen to catch it? Find the truck schedule here.
The Tiger Crystal Fire Truck will be making rounds at various food and beverage outlets, bars, coffee shops and food courts. (Credit: Heineken Malaysia)
The Tiger Crystal Fire Truck is not actually a firetruck—instead, it is a pretty blue lok lok truck that serves up hot and spicy soup bases and sauces!
Other than hot dishes like curry laksa, white pepper, mala, and more, there is also the Fire Challenge to test their limits and score ice-cold Tiger Crystal to pair perfectly with bold street food flavours.
A couple checking the various lok lok options at the Tiger Crystal Fire Truck. (Credit: Fernando Fong/TRP)
That’s not all either, as Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal will be sporting hot new looks with limited-edition cans and bottles, which you can find at selected hypermarkets, supermarkets, restaurants, and food courts.
The new designs showcase our favourite local street food such as char kuey teow, ikan bakar, and lok lok.(Credit: Heineken Malaysia)
Then, get ready for the long-awaited Tiger Street Food Festival! It will be hosted over two awesome weekends, on 28-30 October AND also 4-6 November. The street food hunt starts early at 4pm and ends at 12 midnight, so whether you’re looking for a late lunch, early dinner, or supper, head over to Factory 19 at Section 19, Petaling Jaya to sample the hottest street food.
With maze-like alleyways and secret rooms to unlock extra rewards and prizes, fans are in for an elevated street food experience paired perfectly with Tiger Crystal.
RSVP now for a free Tiger Crystal to be redeemed at the festival here. The event and drinks are only open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above. Fans are urged to enjoy themselves responsibly and not drink and drive.
READ MORE: [Watch] Tiger Street Food Is Firing Up The Hottest Hunt
Tiger Street Food FestivalDate: 28-30 October and 4-6 NovemberTime: 4pm-12amVenue: Factory 19 @ Section 19, PJ

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Malaysians Stranded In KLIA For Hours After Being Denied Entry Over Travel Ban Confusion

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After the entry ban from 23 countries into Malaysia took effect on 7 September, confusion was abound at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as many Malaysians found themselves stranded for hours with Immigration denying their entry.

What you need to know: The Star reported that around 200 Malaysians left to wait for over 10 hours at KLIA on 8 September as they claimed that there were no hotel rooms to quarantine the arrivals. The confusion seemed to stem from airline staff, airport personnel and immigration officers trying to affirm if the new entry ban ruling applied to them as well.
Who said what: Immigration officers told The Star that Malaysians with all the proper documents would be allowed entry. Malaysian lawyer and former deputy public prosecutor Samantha Chong also took to Twitter to highlight the issue and stated that no Malaysian citizen can be denied entry into the country, as enshrined in Article 9 of the Federal Constitution.
Many Malaysians are now stranded in KLIA after being denied entry by our very own @imigresenmy . Bear in mind that no Malaysian can be excluded from Malaysia. This is guaranteed by Article 9 of our Federal Constitution.You do not need permission letter to come home. pic.twitter.com/CdFaLOPdtW— Samantha chong (@Samantha__chong) September 8, 2020
How did it get here: Over the National Day weekend, social media was abuzz when Malaysians departing the country shared that they were asked to sign a declaration form that they would not return as long as the MCO is in place.
My daughter left this morning to go back to uni in the UK. There were long lines at Immigration because autogates weren’t working and people had to manually fill in this form. Note the words in bold. pic.twitter.com/iePvcek5ob— Marina Mahathir (@netraKL) August 29, 2020
But Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob later affirmed during the entry ban announcement on 1st September that Malaysian citizens cannot be barred from returning.
Last week, Malaysia officially announced border closure to all citizens from countries with over 150,000 recorded cases of Covid-19, beginning 7 September. The ban prohibits the entry of foreign visitors regardless of visa status from 23 countries including the United Kingdom, United States, Saudi Arabia and India.
Read more:
Passengers stranded in KLIA (The Star)
Malaysia Bans Indian, Indonesian & Philippines Pass Holders From Entering Due To Covid-19 (TRP)
Malaysia Closes Borders To Countries With Over 150,000 Covid-19 Cases, Including US & Saudi Arabia (TRP)

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Cancer-Struck Sarawak Student With Limited Time Conferred A Degree By His Uni To Honour His Determination

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A Sarawak university has conferred a degree under special provisions to its student, 23-year-old Phu Joon Meng who had been battling cancer for over a year.

Phu will likely not have much time as he was diagnosed with a grade four malignant brain tumour in May 2019.
Though he fought valiantly for over a year, doctors advised that he stop treatment and enjoy his remaining days – which is exactly what he did, but with a determination to graduate.
According to The Borneo Post, the brave University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) student was conferred an aegrotat degree in Bachelors of Quantity Surveying on 18 August- a first in the institution’s 7-year history.
Phu Joon Meng receiving his Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying from the Vice Chancellor of University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS).(Credit: University College of Technology Sarawak/Facebook)
Ps: An aegrotat degree is a special provision given to a student taking examinations in respect of a final degree, diploma or certificate programme, and who had been absent through illness from one or more papers. The degree is awarded under the presumption that had the student completed the courses and exams, and would have satisfied the requirements to graduate.
UCTS vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab Hamid said that this particular case was special as Phu was extremely determined and committed to his education despite battling the life-threatening illness.
This special person who we are celebrating today, despite being very ill, he is very determined, worked extremely hard and was so committed towards his studies.Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab Hamid, Vice Chancellor, University College of Technology Sarawak.
In fact, Phu even attended online lectures on his way to the hospital.
The active young man actually received the devastating news in his final semester of his degree.
A black belt Taekwondo instructor, Phu told New Sarawak Tribune that he used to feel dizzy and weak after training, but blamed it on overexertion until a wave of nausea and vomiting hit him out of the blue.
Told that he had a brain tumour, Phu put everything on hold and he had the tumour removed and underwent treatment at Sarawak General Hospital.
When I received the news from the doctor that something was growing in my brain, I felt my whole world had collapsed.Phu Joon Meng to New Sarawak Tribune.
After 6 months, everything seemed to be going well and the determined lad resumed his studies in February this year.
But, the cancer cells had spread to the rest of his body.
Cancer cells.(Credit: National Cancer Institute/Unsplash)
This was when doctors told Phu that it was time to stop treatment, and focus on having quality of life, and to enjoy the time he has left.
Though his dream to finish his studies on time with the rest of his peers may never come true, Phu is grateful for the aegrotat degree.
Now, all he wants to do is to spend the rest of his life making beautiful memories with his family.

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‘I just want to be healthy again’


Powering Through The Pandemic: Meet Zakaria, Your Friendly Meat Supplier

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The saying and song The First Cut Is The Deepest, about how the first cut refers to one’s first love that didn’t work out, is somewhat true figuratively and quite apt to meat seller Zakaria Allaham’s story.

In his version, the first cut refers to his job as an administrator at a car workshop which he eventually left to pursue an interest in an industry entirely different – meat.
30 years later and Zakaria’s passion for the meat industry is still strong, and he has his previous job to thank for introducing him to it.
How it started
Undeniably, his previous job was a catalyst that sparked Zakaria’s interest in the meat industry. If it wasn’t for the nature of his role there to speak to customers, he would have never gotten the idea about importing cattle from Thailand.
He later found out he could get livestock from Perlis instead, which is a neighbouring state to Thailand.
But it wasn’t all about knowing where to get the cattle stock, but about learning everything the meat business has to offer, from the types of meat, grading systems, and even the way to cut the meat.
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Even though his new love was strong, Zakaria would still work in the car workshop in the morning and cut meat in the afternoon.
The more research he did about the meat business, the more he fell in love with it.
This went on for about five years until he saved up enough capital to run a full-time business.
And that’s how his stall at Pasar Batu Lanchang in Georgetown, Penang was born.
How it’s going

In the last three decades or so, Zakaria has built a foundation of long-time customers whom he has known for years. The longevity of his business has seen generations buying from him.
At times, customers would even get Zakaria to cut meat they’ve bought elsewhere because he says, “there was something special about the way I cut.”
However when Covid-19 reared its ugly head, business went down by 60% and his family struggled to find ways to survive.
Technological challenges
While many businesses pivoted to technology as a means to do business, Zakaria told TRP that many sellers his age weren’t comfortable doing so as they had more faith in face-to-face customer service and felt that an online business would change their principles.
For the 61-year old, he says as long as you are honest in your dealings, you can still provide the best customer service, even if it is online.
Since the beginning, my mantra has always been to do my business honestly, from making sure that my customers get the best quality meat to paying the best price for it. Jual dengan jujur. Itu yang paling pentingZakaria Allaham to TRP
One thing a lot of senior citizens are comfortable with though and often use is Whatsapp.
My wife then joined a WhatsApp group with other small business owners who needed meat and we started taking orders from them. However, after some time, we realised that we needed to earn more to make ends meet, and that was when I decided to join GrabMart.Zakaria Allaham to TRP
From there it progressed to a whole other market.
Sustaining business

Ultimately, Zakaria managed to recover lost sales caused by the pandemic through the online platform GrabMart, where he is a merchant partner.
In general, the wider reach his business has online, the more accessible it is to buyers. Plus, many people now are buying groceries online.
It just goes to show that it is never too late to learn new things like using technology to run a business. In my case, technology has truly become my lifesaver in keeping my business going and I hope that other traditional butchers would get to experience the same by adapting to bring their business online. Zakaria Allaham to TRP
Smeaten with the industry

While technology may have allowed him to continue his passion, it is Zakaria’s tenacity and love for the meat industry that has helped him overcome the challenging year and a half.
In our e-mail interview, he tells us that he can simply take a look at a cow and immediately assess the price and determine how many kilogrammes of meat he can get from it. More often than not, he is 90-95% accurate!
With that kind of knowledge, it’s no wonder Zakaria is still doing what he loves 30 years on.
So what’s his favourite recipe involving meat? Well, let’s just say it’s not something you’ll find when Googling “meat recipes” but rather something he says may sound weird to many.
I actually like to cook meat with the soft drink 7UP. It’s my signature dish that I created myself and there’s a story behind this recipe. One day, a friend of mine who was working as a chef in the marine police department was caught in a dilemma because the water supply had stopped all of a sudden. But he still needed to cook and the only source of “water” we could find was a can of 7UP. So, with no other choice left, I suggested cooking the meat with the soft drink and to our surprise, it tasted good in the end.Zakaria Allaham to TRP
The “happy accident” is now his favourite recipe and he recommends marinating meat with 7UP, seasoned with salt, pepper and spices, as it helps make the meat more tender and brings out the flavour.

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Johor-man arrested after video of kids hanging from the back of moving car went viral

Police have apprehended a 49-year-old man after footage showing two kids dangling from the back of a fast-moving car went viral on social media recently.

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The video and images show two boys casually but dangerously hanging on the boot of a silver Toyota Vios as it navigates down traffic in Pasir Gudang, Johor last Sunday.

Johor police said that the man was arrested shortly after the video caught the angry, concerned attention of netizens.
Apparently, the father came out with the defence that his son had insisted on hitching a ride on the back of the vehicle and that he was only trying to fulfil the boy’s wishes.

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Evidently, only one boy in the footage shared his DNA, while the other kid was friends with his son.
Johor Tourism, Women Development, Family and Community Committee chairman Liow Cai Tung also came out with a statement warning against such irresponsible acts.

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He said that the father should be punished as a consequence for putting the lives of children and other road users in danger.
Let’s hope to see less of such daredevil kids and thoughtless enabling parents in the future…


LRT Riders, E-Hailing Fares Too High? Enable This Setting On The Grab App

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With the LRT out of commission from Kelana Jaya to Ampang Park for a week, commuters have turned to feeder buses and e-hailing services to get to and from work.

This spike in passengers has overwhelmed the platform, resulting in long waiting times as the sharp increase in demand far outstrips supply.
However, a tip for users is that the Grab app has a feature that can notify passengers when there is a reduction in fare prices.
According to the https://help.grab.com website, “fare alert” needs to be activated on the phone application to work.
“We will automatically keep a lookout for a drop in fare in the background for 15 minutes without the need for you to manually do a repeated fare check.
“However, if you have not received a notification about the fare drop, you will have to set a “Fare Alert” again after 15 minutes to be notified again,” says the guide on the site.
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It also says that passengers will only have 5 minutes to make a booking once they have received an in-app notification about the fare drop.
TRP has also learned that drivers are being provided with extra incentives to drive during peak hours and encouraged to be near affected LRT stations.

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Malaysian Rocker Makes MCO Themed Parodies Of Hari Raya Songs For The Covid-Season

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Malaysians are definitely feeling the blues from the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO), and the declaration of a State of Emergency in order to facilitate the nation’s continuing fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

As people pester over what’s expected to be a long MCO 2.0 period, one hard rocker managed to bring joy to netizens with his comedic renditions of classic Malaysian songs to describe what he and many others might be feeling this “Covid-season”.
Local entrepreneur Mohd Nur Azman Naim invites others to relieve their stress and sing along to his remix of the “Selamat Hari Raya” song popularized by the songstress Saloma.
At just over a minute long, Azman’s parody single entitled “Selamat PKP 2.0 2021”, wishes Malaysians “a very happy MCO” period and makes sarcastic remarks on the Malaysian quarantine and lockdown experience.
Happy MCO to my brothers and sisters, it happens many times a year, celebrating this (insert your preferred curse word here) day.sang Azman in the tune of the Hari Raya song.
SELAMAT #pkp2021 !Bersama Melawan #Covid19Jangan stress-stress #kwsp #isinar pic.twitter.com/Qjd6k5ReZm— Azman Naim 44 Mantra (@azmannaimmantra) January 13, 2021
With his first MCO themed Aidilfitri track hitting it big with Malaysians online, Azman shares another comedic take on the famous “Cahaya Aidilfitri” song performed by 70s rock band Black Dog Bone.
This time, Azman sings of how Malaysians are struggling financially because of the MCO.
When MCO arrives, everyone has to take leave. But for me it’s just sadness, taking unpaid leave.sang Azman in his remix.
Test lagu Syahdu sketSELAMAT #pkp2021 !Bersama Melawan #Covid19#kwsp #isinar pic.twitter.com/LbHnkWP1rv— Azman Naim 44 Mantra (@azmannaimmantra) January 14, 2021
You can also catch many more of Azman’s hilarious and inspiring Covid-themed song covers like this remix of Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s “Getaran Jiwa” made to reflect his fellow man’s “mental pressures” and frustrations, on his YouTube and other social media channels.

MCO singalong
Talented people from across the country are lending their voices to make Malaysia’s MCO 2.0 experience a little more festive.
In one video, local singer-celebrity Chelsia Ng picks up her ukulele with an MCO remix of Camila Cabello’s “Havana”.
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While another popular entertainment figure, Elizabeth Tan, made a parody remix of her own “Semuanya Sudah” music video to prepare for another lockdown.
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Pink Is More Than a Color, It’s A Call For Awareness

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Women are constantly overcoming challenges and battling obstacles.

One battle women still face and sometimes cannot avoid, but can fight, is breast cancer.
Positively Pinktober
In collaboration with Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Malaysia’s leading health and beauty retailer Watsons have teamed up with the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) in creating a support system to Malaysians that breast cancer is not the end by inculcating positive messages.
What better way to instill the message of hopefulness than those who have lived and are living with breast cancer to spread the awareness many still don’t know about.
The team behind Positively Pinktober recently spoke to Kim, Vandana, and Mazwin, three strong women who have looked breast cancer in the face and are now determined to kick the dreaded c-word to the curb.

In the inspiring videos each of these women are featured in, the one thing they all agreed on? Early detection saves lives.
In Mazwin’s video, she speaks candidly about her journey with Positively Pink influencer Marianne Tan.
Here’s her story:

With Stage 2 Breast Cancer, the 41-year old mother of three was told that if anyone could beat cancer, it’s her because she’s strong.
In Mazwin’s case, she accidentally came across a lump on her breast and immediately went to the hospital. The only thing she worried about was her kids.
It was the hardest for my second child because she’s the only daughter and sometimes she would cry at school. She would tell her teacher ‘my mum is sick, she has (breast) cancer’. Mazwin, Stage 2 Cancer Patient
Coincidentally, the positive spirit in Mazwin is already in her name “Must Win”. And with her detecting cancer early, along with her fighting spirit, win she must.
Education as a powerful weapon
It’s true what Nelson Mandela once said, education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world, and this resonates on so many levels.
With that, did you know…

The best ways to lower the risk would be to watch the factors you can control:

Become buddies with your bosom
To detect breast cancer early, the best way is to get to know your breasts with a breast self-familiarisation or examination so that when something doesn’t feel right, you know it’s time to consult with a doctor.

Remember, early detection is crucial in saving lives. Do a monthly breast-self examination like the above to be aware of any changes in your breasts.
Show your support, spread awareness, paint the town pink and win!
The time to be Positively Pink is now. Join the #WatsonsPinktoberDance and stand a chance to win Watsons points too.

The contest happens throughout the month of October only.
By now we should know that it’s important to regularly do a breast self-examination. Learn the steps in the #WatsonsPinktoberDance and participate in the contest:

By participating in the #WatsonsPinktoberDance, you will be helping to spread Breast Cancer Awareness as the dance was inspired by steps taken from doing a breast self-examination.
More deals to sweeten the cause

For every purchase of participating brands, part of the proceeds will be donated to BCWA for their continuous efforts in raising breast cancer awareness among Malaysians.
Positively Pinktober will also be having great savings throughout October with offers such as purchase with purchase deals up to 50% for all.

And don’t forget to grab health and beauty vouchers worth up to RM240 here.

Pay with the Boost app from 30 September to 27 October and get RM10 cashback with a minimum purchase of RM60 and above. You can also get a share of 2 million Boost coins with a minimum spend of RM100 and above.

Look out for #PositivelyPinktober stickers up for grabs too which you can proudly display on Instagram, Whatsapp, and Telegram.

In addition, Watsons will also be having their 10.10 Double The Madness online sale from 4 until 11 October where shoppers can enjoy up to 75% off.
There will also be daily flash sales for more than 500 products, crazy deals from as low as RM2, upsize vouchers on the mega day itself and free delivery with orders RM100 and above.

Enjoy hassle-free shopping and discover more amazing deals and exclusive promos by downloading Watsons Malaysia’s mobile app on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
To find out more about Watsons Positively Pinktober campaign, in collaboration with Malaysia’s Breast Cancer Welfare Association, visit the specially curated website here.

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Malaysia Day VS Merdeka: The Significance, Difference And Importance Of 16 September

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With a little over two weeks apart in celebrations, Merdeka on 31 August and Malaysia Day on 16 September is sometimes confused or interchanged with each other to be the same thing.

THEY ARE NOT.
Merdeka (National Day) is on 31 August and marks Malaya’s independence from the British in 1957.
Malaysia Day, however, was established on 16 September 1963 when the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Federation of Malaya to create the Malaysian Federation.
Singapore left the federation two years later in 1965.
In retrospect – one celebrates independence, while the other revels in the union. Both however are important to what Malaysia is known as today.
But if they were both so important, why was Malaysia Day only recognised as a public holiday 11 years ago?
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On 19 October 2009, then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak declared that beginning next year, Malaysia day would be declared a public holiday.
He said the day would involve activities that would foster the 1Malaysia spirit.
According to Najib, National Day on 31 August would celebrate formal events such as parades to commemorate the historical moment, and as a reminder about the struggle in achieving independence from the colonists.
Malaysia Day, on the other hand, would be celebrated with events that would foster closer unity, understanding between the different races and community success and achievement through sports, social culture and arts.
By making Malaysia Day a public holiday,  he wanted the “joy and sorrows” of the people in Sabah and Sarawak to be felt by the people in the Peninsula.
Malaysia Day would have been on 1 June
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The planned date for the formation of the federation was meant to be on 1 June 1963. It was then postponed to coincide with the sixth anniversary of Merdeka on 31 August.
The further postponement was made when Sukarno, the Indonesian president at the time, challenged the Malaysia plan.
To give the United Nations time to determine if Malaysia was being formed against the will of the Borneo people, Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, agreed to postpone Malaysia Day till September 16, 1963.
There’s more than meets the eye on 16 September
On the same day in 1963, ironically when Malaysia became a federation, the two landmasses decided to have different time zones with peninsular Malaysia keeping to GMT +-7:30 while Sabah and Sarawak went 30 minutes ahead to GMT +08:00
Read More: Why Malaysia And Thailand Don’t Share The Same Time Zone When They Technically Should
Coincidentally, 16 September is also Malaysian Armed Forces Day (Hari Angkatan Tentera Malaysia) which was established 30 years prior in 1933, back during the British colonial era.
Did you know there was also a song written about Malaysia Day?

Malaysia Forever was a song composed by Canadian Bobby Gimby to celebrate the formation of the Malaysian Federation.
Nicknamed “The Pied Piper of Canada”, Gimby was working as a songwriter and also worked for an advertising agency, writing jingles for commercials.
While in Singapore on business in 1962, he began to write the song.
The song was recorded in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and was sung by the Choir of the Marymount Vocational School (Singapore).
The song became very popular, spurred by frequent radio play, and was even considered as Malaysia’s ‘unofficial national anthem’.

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Jealous wife attacks Thai police officer for rescuing another woman

A Thai police officer was sent to the hospital after he was savagely attacked by his jealous wife.

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According to reports, supposedly the envious wife was enraged after images of her husband’s chivalrous rescue of a woman involved in a road accident went viral online.

The image showed the officer heroically carrying the woman out of some shrubs, with the aid of two other men.
Apparently, the wife was furious of her husbandâ€™s hands-on approach during the daring rescue mission.
Reportedly, the officer suffered injuries to the face after he was clawed by his green-eyed spouse.
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Netizens catching wind of the story were quick to comment on the tragically humorous incident.

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While many were also quick to point out the rationale behind the wife’s aggressive behaviour…

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I guess it’s true what they say, love may be blind but jealousy has 20-20 vision…

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Finance Minister’s Budget 2022 Trailer Draws Cringe Reactions

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Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz announced that the details for Budget 2022 will be made in Parliament on 27th October at 9pm. This announcement was made on RTM Malaysia, complete with a trailer sequence.

In the trailer, Tengku Zafrul is seen speaking about time and date of the Budget 2022 press conference, with an overlay of a hyper-digital screen with the same details (and presumably, his Finance team).
The overlay on the right tickled many netizens’ funny bones.(Credit: Twitter)
However, netizens were not very impressed with the trailer, with many finding the design outdated and cringe.
Malaysia's 2022 budget to be presented in a style that counted as futuristic in 2002 https://t.co/UfyQviK0VB— Max Walden (@maxwalden_) October 25, 2021
Malaysian graphic designing is either not trying at all or trying too hard. It doesn't really fit as you can see but I honestly appreciate the effort. This stuff ain't easy especially if your bosses are a bunch of boomers where this kind of effects is cool and hippy to them. https://t.co/79oaZugkil— berindun 🏴 (@kreat0rz) October 25, 2021
sorry https://t.co/IxhqBAnuKy pic.twitter.com/WDxNvaWDXD— dibby (@httpskarasuno) October 25, 2021
This looked soooo cool… in 1992. In 2021 this looks stupid af. Can't really blame the guy.. he is from the 1800's so this to him looks cool and "futuristic"— アフィク (@notafiqmuhd) October 25, 2021
Some even noticed that the trailer borrowed heavily from pop culture and media in the early 2000’s, include our local singer Datuk Sri Siti Norhaliza’s music videos from 2004.
Siti Nurhaliza 2004 vs Bajet 2022 pic.twitter.com/hwZGUQbNim— E, A., あきりん (@rynnyrnry) October 26, 2021

If the trailer is meant to be believed, then perhaps Budget 2022 will focus more on digitisation and the future.
See the full trailer below:
BAJET 2022 27 OKTOBER 2021 (RABU) 9.00 MALAM#Bajet2022 pic.twitter.com/cuIHrHDKN9— RTM Malaysia (@RTM_Malaysia) October 25, 2021

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Health Ministryâ€™s smoking ban hotline number just got blocked by WhatsApp!

Remember the smoking ban that took place earlier this year?
You knowâ€¦ The one that banned smoking at restaurants and eateries, including mamaks that incensed MANY smokers who were wheezing in anger.

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To get the public involved in nabbing the smokey bandits, the Malaysian Health Ministry set up a WhatsApp hotline. All anyone had to do was drop a text with the (1) restaurant name, (2) location & address of restaurant and (3) type of offence.

Picture Credit: Health Ministry Facebook Page

Seems easy enough right?
Yeah, no. Turns out that the hotline number got BLOCKED BY WHATSAPP.

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Free Malaysia Today (FMT) discovered that the hotline number 60108608949 did not receive messages sent on WhatsApp with no double tick to show that the messages were received by the Health Ministry.
We also checked by sending a WhatsApp message to the number and yeah, no double tick, only a single tick. (still no response at time of writing)

FMT also reported that the number was hit with numerous privacy complaints, which led to WhatsApp blocking the number.

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Soâ€¦ how now?
Itâ€™s unclear exactly which privacy-related terms of service was violated, but we checked and narrowed it down to this bit under ‘Legal and Acceptable Use’:
Picture Credit: Whatsapp
Soâ€¦ how now?
Well, the health ministry hasnâ€™t given up hope yet. In a press release, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has stated that they will be meeting with Facebook (parent company of WhatsApp) to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

Susulan aplikasi WhatsApp (untuk org awam buat aduan perokok ingkar arahan larangan merokok) yg telah disekat.
KKM akan mengadakan perbincangan dengan Facebook untuk cari penyelesaian terbaik.
Rujuk kenyataan penuh Men.Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Dr @DrDzul pic.twitter.com/TKmXh62P5j
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) June 19, 2019

You can also call 03 88924530 to lodge a complaint. Bear in mind that calls can only be made during office hours, though.

Remember, the smoking ban applies within a 3-metre radius of an eatery and the penalty is quite heavy.
Those caught smoking will be fined up to RM10,000 or face 2 years jail time, while the eatery operators who allow customers to smoke in their premises will face a maximum fine of RM2,500.

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DIY bubble tea at home!

Since many of us are hooked on bubble boba, the internet has gone crazy with an Instagram post by instafamous chef Khairulaming in which he shares a simple boba recipe.

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In less than 2 days, his post has over 1.4 million views, with over 14.5 thousand comments.
We only need 5 ingredients;

For the dough

Half-cup of brown sugar
1 cup of water
2 cups of tapioca starch
+/- black food coloring

For the Boba syrup

1 cup of brown sugar
4 cups of water

It takes about 30 minutes to make this deliciously healthy homemade boba.

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Steps:
First, you need to make the dough:

In a pan over a fire, stir in the half cup brown sugar with 1 cup water using a ladle.
Then add the colouring with 1 cup of tapioca starch first.
Add the remaining tapioca starch till you reach a thick and firm dough-like consistency.
Take the dough out of the pan, let it cool, and then slowly shape the dough into little tiny boba pieces.

You can also change your boba color.

Then, you need to prepare the syrupy goodness:
5. On a hot pan, boil 1 cup of brown sugar and 4 cups of water.6. As it starts to boil, put in your boba, and start stirring.7. Continue to stir until the syrup reduces to a thick shiny consistency.
Thick and shine like this…
Instead of writing all that we could have just told you to watch the complete video which is under 1 minute…

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Lastly, enjoy you boba as you like, with milk tea, milo, coffee, or whatever floats your boat!


MKN’s Official “New Normal” CMCO SOP As Of 15 March (In English)

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For your convenience, we’ve been translating to English the standard operating procedures (SOPs) released by the National Security Council (MKN).

This translation is provided “As Is” so please refer to the original document in Bahasa Malaysia (linked at the bottom) where necessary.

Includes
Individuals and families in public places and facilitiesCompanies / Operators / Premises OwnersOrganizers of Events / Ceremonies / Programs / Conferences / Meetings / Workshops / Talks / CoursesSmall and Medium Traders
Unauthorized Activities
Activities as listed in the Schedule of Prohibited Activity of PU(A) 87/2020, Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Declaration of Infected Local Areas) Order 2020 in force.
Fixed Instructions
Regulation 18 of PU(A) 97/2021, Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within Infected Local Areas) (Conditional Movement Control) Regulations 2021 which states “The Director General may issue any directions in any manner, whether generally or specifically, to any person or group of persons to take such measures for the purpose of preventing and controlling any infectious diseases within any infected local area.” Emergency (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. Ministry and Agency Guidelines.Local Authority InstructionsOther Regulations in force
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Activities And Protocols
Physical DistancingImplement physical distancing of at least 1 meter between individuals according to the size of an area / premises / building.Do not touch others such as shaking hands.Avoid being in crowds and crowded places.Any form of public gathering should be managed by avoiding the 3C (Crowded Places, Confined Spaces and Close Conversation)Wearing of Face MasksIt is mandatory to wear a face mask when having symptoms such as cough, flu or sore throat.It is compulsory to wear a face mask except for the following activities and places:a. Own residence and involve household members;b. Hotel rooms / accommodation pay alone and involve members of the household;c. Solitary work space;d. Indoor / outdoor sports & recreational activities;e. Own vehicles and involve household members;f. Indoor / outdoor public areas and places without other individuals; andg. When eating and drinking in public places.Washing HandsWash your hands often with soap / water or hand sanitizer.Body Temperature ChecksCustomers, visitors, attendees, premise owners, premise operators, traders, employees, etc. need to perform a body temperature check before entering the premises. Individuals with a body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius are not allowed to enter the premises.Body temperature is taken only once at the entrance of the complex and not at every business premise under one complex.Sports, Leisure and Recreation, Religious, Social, Cultural, Education, Tourism, Economy, Transport and Agriculture ActivitiesComply with the guidelines set by the relevant Ministries and Agencies.Buying and Selling Activities• Business Premises/ Hawkers Without Premises/ Development Markets / Markets Without Premises/ Retail / Food & Beverage Convenience• ServicesComply with the guidelines set by the relevant Ministries and AgenciesOnline buying and selling transactions are encouraged.Health AdviceIf you have a fever or have a cough, sore throat, flu or shortness of breath, seek treatment at a nearby hospital or clinic.Children and the elderly are not encouraged to be in public places and facilities except for essential needs only.Adopt 3W (Wash, Wear & Warn).Use of MySejahtera ApplicationPremise owners / premise operators / companies / traders must download and register in the MySejahtera application.The use of the MySejahtera application is mandatory in areas of widespread internet access. Exceptions are given for areas that do not have internet access, especially in rural and remote areas.Licensees and premise owners ensure that customers check in at the premises using MySejahtera or manually write the name and phone number if there is no internet coverage.Premise owners / premise operators / companies / traders must ensure that only customers with “Low Risk” status in MySejahtera are allowed to enter their respective complexes / premises.Travel AbroadFollow relevant Government instructions and advice on travel abroad.

For more information, you can take a look at the official SOPs in Bahasa Malaysia, or check out the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) (Movement Control) Regulations 2021.

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Affordable Android TV With Latest Japanese Tech. Need We Say More?

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If you are going to get a TV, get a smart TV, and if you are getting a smart TV, we recommend an Android TV. Trust us, it is future proof, you will not miss out on most streaming services.

So when Toshiba announced two series of Android-powered smart TVs, it caught our attention. It helps that the prices are reasonable too.
Z770 Series

This flagship model has everything Toshiba can put in it. The company used 15 bold marketing terms to describe all the technology and features it has.
In simple terms, the Z770 series has the best that Toshiba has to offer. It has the means to make lower resolution videos look better and 4K content look excellent. No matter the light condition.
It also has built-in speakers and sound technology that would make a soundbar an optional purchase, instead of a must-have.
On top of all that, the price is pretty good too.
M550 Series

This series has 14 bold highlighted marketing terms, although three of them are just TV modes.
This series, in terms of features, can actually stand toe-to-toe with the flagship Z770 thanks to great display and sound features. In fact, you may find it even more appealing thanks to its various size options and lower price range.
Price & Availability
Toshiba’s flagship Ultra HD 4K TV Z770 series
65” RRP at RM6,999
Toshiba’s Premium Ultra HD 4K TV M550
65” RRP at RM4,99955” RRP at RM3,99950” RRP at RM2,999
Toshiba TV Malaysia did not specify when these TVs would be available. Keep an eye on their Shopee and Lazada page for that.
For a closer look at the tech, visit the Toshiba TV Malaysia Facebook page.

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The Pandemic May Have Hit Hard But Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

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The country has been in various stages of Covid-19 lockdown since 18 March this year. It’s been more than half a year since then, and during that time, the people suffered losses of business and income. For some, the loss was temporary.

For others, the effects are devastating.
One Tragedy After Another
Sherin thought that this year would be the year where things turn around. Yet, 2020 has proven to be challenging on all aspects.
Early in January, she suffered a miscarriage at 16 weeks. The loss of her baby hit the family hard. Then in February, in addition to dealing with the loss of her long-awaited child, Sherin also lost her grandmother.
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In March, her husband moved to Adelaide, Australia as their long-term plans in Malaysia were thrown in disarray after the miscarriage. Immediately after, international borders closed. Sherin and her husband have since then been separated by a stretch of sea and grounded flights.
Sherin originally meant to follow her husband to Adelaide in July of this year, when her contract job ended. Even when July came around and Australian borders were still closed, the couple figured that it wouldn’t take long for borders to reopen.
Sherin and her husband, now separated on different continents.(Credit: Sherin)
They were wrong. By September, the borders still remained stubbornly closed. So, Sherin started applying to jobs, but soon realized that despite applying to open job positions, she could barely land any interviews.
I feel helpless and clueless as to what I should do. It has also been rather worrying, as we’re not able to plan ahead for anything at all.Sherin to TRP
Until today, she still has not managed to find a job. Instead, she lives a simple life off her savings and with her family, which helped her drastically decrease expenses.
This year, she won’t even have Deepavali to look forward to as interstate travel is still not allowed under the extended CMCO.
In my case, I figured this could have been one of the last few celebrations I’d have with my whole family before I migrate to Australia.Sherin to TRP
Despite her disappointment, she understands that it is the least she can do for our country and will be celebrating Deepavali in her own home to help flatten the curve.
Sherin will miss her extended family for Deepavali this year.(Credit: Sherin)
From Country Director To Home Cook
Bruce Wong was an up-and-coming career breadwinner before the lockdown. His last role was as a country director heading co-working spaces in Thailand and Malaysia. Then, Covid-19 hit and no one wanted to share anything with strangers anymore.
Suddenly finding himself jobless with a pregnant wife and two young boys aged 7 and 9, Bruce was desperate.
         View this post on Instagram           Got my little helpers to help peel the eggs for tomorrow’s Taiwanese Braised Pork A post shared by  Wongka Home Cooked Food (@teamwongka) on Oct 12, 2020 at 6:57am PDT
Two days after I lost my job I was desperate to find money to feed the family, desperate to try anything. All I wanted was a chance and so this became an opportunity for me.Bruce to TRP
During the MCO at the beginning of the year, Bruce and his family had explored a lot of home cooking. So, when he lost his job, he decided to sell his home-cooked food, first starting with a Phad Kha Praw recipe he learned in Bangkok.
If we don’t do or try, we will forever be stuck where we are and fall into a slippery slope of depression.Bruce to TRP
         View this post on Instagram           You ready for Khun Bruce Phad Kha Prawwwwwwwwww! A post shared by  Wongka Home Cooked Food (@teamwongka) on Oct 20, 2020 at 7:11pm PDT
Zero Income Household
When Iqbal and Gwendolyn looked forward to celebrating 2020 together as newlyweds, they certainly did not anticipate they would be spending everyday together due to losing both their jobs in the pandemic.
The two went from having steady salaries and enjoying married life to being a zero-income household.
Getting retrenched during the pandemic was a big blow to the both of us, it’s a ripple effect.Gwendolyn to TRP
Bills were the biggest problem faced by the newly wed couple.(Credit: Freepik)
The newlyweds were thrown into the deep end head-first as they faced two options: find ways to make money to keep a roof over their heads and food on the table, or risk their marriage.
Somewhat fortunately for them, the pair had always dreamed of starting their own small business. They took the opportunity to immediately plan and launch their home-based food delivery service.
They have been selling home-cooked lasagna and chocolate truffles under Meawlx since July, with Gwendolyn in charge of cooking while Iqbal does the delivery.
         View this post on Instagram           Comparison between 2 (2 layer) small and 1 Large (3 layer) A post shared by  Meawlx (@meawlx) on Aug 8, 2020 at 2:49am PDT
We did great in our first few months but the hype has slowed down quite a lot recently, maybe because of our menu being too small.Gwendolyn to TRP
Expanding their menu is in the books, though Gwendolyn notes that it would first require investment into additional materials.
Still, the couple is hopeful that they can get more orders and realize their dreams of expanding the Meawlx menu.
Getting Through Tough Times With Unconditional Support
Like they say, only in the dark can you see the stars shine.
Each couple we spoke to faced varying difficulties, but all of them agreed that things would have been much worse without the love and support from their friends and family.
Sherin expressed her gratitude to her family who stood by her when things got overwhelming and allowed her to talk about it openly. Her friends would also visit her to lift her spirit and make her laugh.
To me, emotional support is what helps me the most.Sherin to TRP
She coped with the tremendous loss she faced by turning to counselling services for guidance, which she cites as a great help. She urged those who may be experiencing mental stress to seek help and consider counselling.
Everyone needs a bit of support once in a while.(Credit: Freepik)
Bruce also expressed his thanks for the support shown by his friends and family.
Our friends and family played a very important role in helping us.Bruce to TRP
In fact, his mother-in-law taught him the recipe for his best-selling Taiwanese braised pork, while his Thai sister-in-law joined the kitchen to add more Thai menu offerings.
         View this post on Instagram           My brother Danny (+60 16-655 7176 ) personally delivered my Free Range Chickens for the ABC Soup tomorrow! And thank you for the organic veges toowoomba 🙏 A post shared by  Wongka Home Cooked Food (@teamwongka) on Oct 27, 2020 at 4:23am PDT
After that, his friends and family helped him to spread the word and market his business, leading to a small but steady stream of customers. Customers who, Bruce noted, later became friends in their own right, supporting the family through their orders!
Gwendolyn shares the same sentiment. She is grateful to her social circle who have tirelessly helped spread the word and promote her meals.
We hope that our network continues to expand, so that we can warm everyone’s tummy with our food.Gwendolyn to TRP
There’s Always Help When You Need It
Life is hard now, but Malaysians are a kind and generous bunch. For those who have been impacted by the pandemic and in need of help, there’s no shame in asking.
Not only are your family & friends going to provide you the support you need, corporate programmes like the #sunwayforgood Food Bank ensures that no matter how hard life is now, there will always be assistance to ensure your family doesn’t go hungry.
In fact, Sunway Group even got Malaysian grocery essentials company FFM Berhad, together with their brands Massimo, Blue Key Flour, Meadow Fresh, V-soy, Marina, Karts Food Malaysia, to come together and help out by donating food supplies and other aid to those in need via the programme.
Sunway group has food donation boxes at 7 of their shopping malls, which accepts donations of essential groceries. Then, these items will be distributed to beneficiaries who are in need of assistance.

For certain families, the year has been tough and there doesn’t seem to be much cheer to the upcoming festivities. However, we must remember to always keep our chin up, because we don’t have to struggle alone- there’s always love and support to help us get through this.

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Two New Exemptions For Interstate Travel Ban From 1st June Onwards

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The National Security Council (MKN) has announced the loosening of interstate travel restrictions from 1st June onwards.
However, this only applies for two exemptions which were revoked prior to the Hari Raya festive period:
Emergencies such as deaths, medical, and work.Married couples who live in different states for justified reasons
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said during his daily press conference that these exemptions also require police approval under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMC).
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).(Credit: Facebook/Ismail Sabri Yaakob)
He also explained that travelling between states is allowed for those who need to work.
We also allow those who need to travel between states for work. For instance, if you live in Seremban but work in Putrajaya.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).
Malaysians can apply for interstate travel permission via the Gerak Malaysia smartphone application or manually at the nearest police station.

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Putrajaya restoring exemptions to interstate travel ban from June 1


The Other “PAS” Party You May Not Know About

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There’s a People’s Justice Party, a Malaysian United Indigenous Party, there’s even a Land of Hornbill Party. If all goes well, there may even be a science-based party called Parti Aspirasi Sans Se-Malaysia.

That’s all fine and dandy until you realise the party’s name shares the same acronym to another party – PAS.
Started as a joke on Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS)
Parti Aspirasi Sains SeMalaysia, or officially in short knowns as SAINS, was initially created on Twitter as a joke to mock Islamist party PAS.
In an interview with Malay Mail, the party’s self-appointed president and founder Kenneth Chai explained that the idea for the party came as a parody as its initials share the same letters with PAS.
Chai’s inspiration to start his own party started with him trolling a PAS member by commenting on their political decisions and actions, to the point where the PAS member DM-ed him to stop using their party name.
As of 9 June, SAINS seeks to register with the Registrar of Societies (RoS) though is not too focused on getting approved with the realisation that it may be a difficult process as bigger parties such as  Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (MUDA) are still struggling with their registrations.

Science and reason towards a brighter political future
Since its inception, Chai and the founding executive committee are now taking the party more seriously in their efforts to increase equal opportunity for all Malaysians, and push the nation towards the pursuit of knowledge, for the benefit of all humanity through continued application of science and reason.
Some key vision statements:
The Party believes the quality of life is improved primarily through technological developments, sourced from a scientific approach to knowledge in the context of democracy and peace. Belief in a positive future for all people; a future where people live longer, healthier and wealthier lives with more freedom.A belief the economy should be human-centered that creates more opportunities for decent work, fights income inequality, and ends cycles of poverty for a more equitable post-pandemic Malaysia.Aims to make Malaysia an Anti-Poverty Nation that is technologically-advanced with a high quality of life for all its citizens and residents.
As per SAINS’ press release today, there are more than 250 people registered as prospective members, and 15 committee members in the Executive Body.
For more information on the party’s vision, mission and constitution, visit www.partisains.org.

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KTMB CEO Gets Challenged To Ride The KTM After Blaming Citizens For Not Using Public Transport

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Recent traffic has been increasingly congested and traffic jams aren’t just relegated to peak hours anymore.

While we do have public transport, the disjointed routes and services just mean some people will never be able to get to work on time. And if you have an unreasonable boss, it’s just bad for you all around.
The largely unhelpful solution is always telling people to wake up and leave their homes earlier. When it takes just as long to get home, there won’t be enough time to rest well and do it all again tomorrow.
If people have to leave their houses earlier and earlier just to get to work in the current traffic, the nation will be barely able to sleep and rest well.
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People’s fault for not using public transport
KTMB CEO Mohd Rani Hisham’s recent input regarding the increasingly heavy traffic was tone-deaf for many people and it was an excuse that has been repeated many times.
He blamed the heavy traffic in Klang Valley due to people being reluctant to use public transport such as the KTM trains.
According to Utusan Malaysia, he said KTM rarely reach their full capacity. Although the trains can fit up to 40,000 passengers, only 21,000 people travel on KTM trains daily.
He added that the frequency of trains will be improved in five years’ time.
The frequency will be improved and expected to reach 7 minutes between each train as compared to the current 30 to 45 minutes.KTMB CEO Mohd Rani Hisham
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Netizens didn’t take his words kindly and pointed out how out of touch he was with the plight of ordinary citizens.
A netizen, who used KTM for 17 years, stopped travelling via KTM because of its poor frequency. If they missed the first train, it takes a long time for the next train to arrive.
In addition, the MyRail app seems to be malfunctioning and shows no trains available.
The next netizen pointed out that it takes 22 minutes to get to the nearest public transport from their place and said it was better to use that time to drive to work straight.
Example of gaslighting & being so disconnected from reality to look good. Do better. Be better.— Kev9639 (@Kevster1268) May 31, 2022
Me thinks he has never taken or used ktm to go anywhere.— LaraWinchester🪐🏴 (@LaraWincheste18) May 31, 2022
Also, your MyRail app to check schedule doesn’t work half the time. It just shows, “No station found.” pic.twitter.com/3syIHq3X7W— thatsmyfullname (@thatsmyfullname) May 31, 2022
Aku duduk rawang sebelah puncak alam itu. One of the nearest public transport aku is MRT kuang. Dari rumah aku ke stesen je dah 22 minutes. Ini baru dari rumah ke stesen belum masa tunggu/dalam train. Kalau ini lah masa terpakai, baik drive terus ke office.— Hugo. (@kulasfak) May 31, 2022
Try it for yourself
Another netizen also challenged Mohd Rani and his board of directors to get on the ground and experience riding the KTM themselves.
The netizen also offered to teach the group how to commute using KTM so they could experience the hassle and impracticality for themselves.
Of course, the group should experience the daily commute without the usual protocol and travel during peak hours too.
All of the views voiced by netizens showed that they did give public transport a try but it just wasn’t convenient in the long run.
In other words, some of them were willing to travel via public transport but the services seriously need to be better to encourage more people to do the same.
Once the public transport service is improved and proven to be reliable, the crowd will come.
Come on CEO KTM @ktm_berhad take the challenge, experience what the rakyat faces daily during peak hours and see if it is something you would like to do it over and over again. Have some balls. But of course it should be a surpsrise visit no protocol. Walk the talk.— Aie (@kiloalpha1968) May 31, 2022
Suruh dorang naik masa peak hour bang. Haa main tolak2 dengan marhaen. Baru real— Seketul Ijat (@ijatmare90) May 31, 2022
Simple explanation. We use what make our life easier. If getting stuck is easier than riding ktm, thats mean ktm sucks. Fix and improve than maybe people will use it.— palatao show (@PalataoShow) May 31, 2022
Why? Could be because it is difficult to get to and from stations, or the times between trains arrival, or invisible trains that can only be seen by announcers but not passengers? With all the jams, many want to take public transport but you don’t make it convenient.— chris chow (@chris_chow) May 31, 2022

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[Watch] Myvi Gets Stuck In A Hole After Trying To Illegally Overtake Another Vehicle

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When it comes to driving, sometimes making rash decisions will only damage your car and cause an unnecessary headache.

Such an incident was recorded on video a few days ago which went viral on various social media platforms.
The video shared by @MALAYSIAVIRAL on Twitter shows a grey Myvi getting stuck in a ditch beside the road in a failed attempt to overtake another car.
Nak sangat potong line pastu tersangkut. susah dapat, malu pun dapat😅😅 pic.twitter.com/96vhXjNSQe— MALAYSIA MOST VIRAL (@MALAYSIAVIRALLL) April 26, 2023
From the video, it can be observed that the driver is trying hard to free the car from the sticky situation but fails.
The driver also damaged the front bumper of the car in the process.
Myvi has earned its nickname as the “King of the Road” for the inexplainable stunts that involve the vehicle.
However, despite how tough the car can be, it is also in the hands of the driver to make the right decisions when driving.
Many netizens have taken up the comment section to voice out their opinion and most of them are stating that the driver should have been patient.
Ingat satu pesan ni je, bersabar itu penting, jgn terlampau ikutkan hati, kan dah mendapat.— sam synder (@easysam_) April 27, 2023
sabar itu indah. Nk cepat g mana? Semua pn tgh sangkut jem— #UFCHighlightsBoy (@whytapgosleep) April 26, 2023
dri tak kena kluar modal, terus kena kluar modal. sabar tu penting bang.— m.luqman (@outside_92) April 26, 2023
However, one netizen pointed out that no one was willing to help but had time to take a video.
Xda yg tlg ehhh…..siap ketawa ada laa….ooohh lupa kat Malaysia kan??ambik video lagi penting— Sham Hasan (@ShamHasan16) April 27, 2023
Another netizen pointed out that this is because we don’t have the patience to queue and wait anymore.
KIta kena ikut Jepun macam mana mereka didik rakyat mereka. Beratur, jangan buang sampah merata-rata, memandu ikut peraturan, dan sebagainya. Konsep beratur ini minoriti dekat Malaysia, kena letak penguatkuasa baru takut.— Sauffie (@Sauffie_84) April 27, 2023
When it comes to driving on the road, following the rules and having a little patience are very important in order to avoid unwanted incidents.

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POCO X3 NFC Is Here In Malaysia, What You Need To Know

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POCO has launched a new capable gaming phone, the POCO X3 NFC, which aims at giving you performance without hurting your wallet at RM899.

What is this: The POCO X3 NFC is the latest smartphone by POCO, which features 4 cameras, a Snapdragon 732G processor, a big 5,160mAh battery to last you through the day.
It has a 6.67 inch, Full HD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and comes it two different colours – Cobbalt Blue and Shadow Gray.
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Who is it for: Those who want to game on a budget or for students as the RM899 is pretty enticing given the cameras, processor, screen and battery that you get.
When is it coming out: The phone is available here starting 9 September with the 6GB+64GB variant retailing at RM 899 while the 6GB+128GB version will be available at RM 1,099.
Where can I get it: As part of the first sale in Malaysia, the 6GB+64GB variant will be available exclusively on Shopee on September 9 and 10 at an early bird price of RM 799.
As for the 6GB+128GB variant, it will be available in an early bird deal with a price of RM 949.
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The 5 specs you should care about:
Qualcomm 732GKyroTM 470 octa-core CPUAdrenoTM 618 GPU with Elite Gaming6GB RAM
6.67” 2400×1080 FHD+ LCD DotDisplay240Hz touch sampling rate120Hz refresh rate
5,160mAh battery with fast charging.
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4 rear cameras:64MP main wide sensor13MP ultra wide-angle sensor2MP macro sensor2MP depth sensor20MP front cameraUp to 4K 30fps, video recording
Colours:Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue

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M’sia now has rice ATMs for the needy!

We live in a world where we wish snacks can automatically be fed into our mouths and machines can vend all kinds of snacks & drinks.
Well, guess what?  There is an ATM that dispenses rice now!

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The rice dispensing ATM has actually been around for quite some time now.
It is quite popular across Indonesia as a tool to help distribute rice to the needy.
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Today, there are over a dozen of these machines all over Malaysia too!

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The first Rice ATM was purchased by Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) at about RM19,000 and placed in a mosque in Kuala Lumpur earlier this year.
JAWI aims to distribute rice to over 23,000 needy people (asnaf) of various types like students and reverts with the aid of this machine.
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Currently, many other companies have followed suit in buying these 6-feet tall Rice ATMs as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
These machines even have a slot for you to put in money if you wish to make a donation too.
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What a convenient way to help the needy huh?
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Do you have to be ‘muda’ to join MUDA?

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As most of us are aware, MUDA is a fairly new political party.

Launched in early 2022, the party is headed by former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
The word ‘muda’ itself means young in Malay. The perception that many have of MUDA as a political party is that it is for youngsters.
However, recently MUDA said they were ‘leaving their doors open’ for former Umno leaders Khairy Jamaluddin and Shahril Hamdan to join them, as reported by FMT.
Describing the two as ‘national assets’, MUDA secretary-general Amir Hadi said their presence would have a ‘positive impact on the party’.
In case you just crawled out from underneath a rock, Khairy was recently sacked from Umno. Shahril meanwhile was slapped with a six-year suspension order.
Khairy, who now identifies as a ‘former something something’ on Instagram is currently seat-less and party-less.
The former Rembau MP was moved to Sungai Buloh by Umno for the last general election (GE15) where he lost to PKR’s R. Ramanan.
With an open invitation for the two to join MUDA, the question some may ask is how ‘muda’ would you have to be to join MUDA?
Khairy was born in 1976, which makes him 47 this year. Shahril is younger by 10 years, set to turn 37 this October.
Apparently, the assumption that the party’s name is an indication of its age limit is flawed.
A check on MUDA’s website found that there is no age limit to joining the party.
The MUDA acronym is not to be taken literally, instead it stands for Malaysian United Democratic Alliance.
According to the FAQ on MUDA’s website, the party is open to all regardless of age, race or religion.

Under the question: ‘If MUDA has no age limit then why is it often associated with youngsters?’ the answer was that this could be because most of the party’s leaders were young people like Syed Saddiq.
There is also the possibility that MUDA is perceived as a party for young people because they often championed issues close to the hearts of the younger generation such as job opportunities, #Undi18, democratic rights and current issues.

So to answer the lingering question, Khairy and Shahril are not too old for MUDA.
The two however have not responded to MUDA’s invite but we do know that Khairy is set to embark on a new career path as a radio deejay with Hot FM.

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9 Holiday Desserts For Everyone In Your Life, Even The Pickiest Eater

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It’s Christmas and this calls for a sweet celebration. Whether you’re ordering for a party or gifting it to your friends and family, desserts are the delightful thing about enjoying Christmas.

However, in a group of people, there must be different taste palettes, right? Not everyone is going to enjoy the popular peppermint candy cane or the traditional fruit cake. Some people go for healthy keto-based ones and some just eat what they see. Everybody’s got their own preference.
Hence, we’re catering this Christmas dessert list to you. There’s something for everyone in the group.
A Stickler For Tradition But Still Young At Heart
Whenever it’s Christmas, you’ll always see the Yule Log Cake or Bûche de Noël, don’t you? Usually, it’s chocolate flavored swiss roll cake but they can vary now like vanilla, red velvet, and many more.
Here, we recommend the Christmas Log Cake by Elevete Patisserie.
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What’s so special about their Yule Log Cake is that it features moist chocolate cake with their signature salted caramel buttercream. It’s covered with a rich dark chocolate couverture frosting for the bark.
It’s chocolate in a shape of a log! Traditional yet fun to look at. Perfect for those who are young at heart.
Your Indecisive Friend Who Doesn’t Know Which Cake To Eat
This type of friend, they love cakes, yes they do. But they just cant make up their mind on which cake to choose! Don’t worry, we’ll serve them a cake platter that they’ll never refuse. There are bits of everything in here.
You can try the Four pieces of Christmas Petit Gateau from Eat Cake Today.
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The four mini cakes feature Mr. Snowman in white chocolate and raspberry filling, Gift Box with a chocolate twist and red coating, Rudolph the Reindeer in a chocolate mousse and caramel filling, as well as the Christmas Tree with a combination of matcha and hazelnut flavors.
Eat Cake Today is a place where every dessert looks like they’ve been made in Disney heaven. These small cakes are not just too cute to eat but have premium ingredients in them. Good luck choosing from these, dear indecisive friend!
Those People Who Don’t Care For Tradition
Who says cake and ice cream should be two separate things? Want them together on Christmas? Well, now it’s your turn to try. Mix it up a little.
Get your Wreath Ice Cream Cake from Inside Scoop.
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With a combination of chocolate cake and ice cream wrapped with elements of almond and raspberry, this cake just screams christmas. It’s topped with a mesmerizing decoration of green chocolate to symbolize the wreath we normally see on the holidays.
Dont hang it on your door when you receive this. This is meant for your chiller until your guests arrive. Surprise them with an unconventional cake!
Those Who Love A Bit Of Spice In Everything
What’s Christmas without gingerbread cookies right? These cookies are just hard to miss during christmas dinners.
Get your traditional guest these Gingerbread Cookies from Junandus.
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With the traditional taste of spice and molasses, these cookies come in four different adorable shapes: the Gingerbread Man, Christmas Tree, Wreath, and Snowman. Not only that, they have fondant decoration on top of the cookies to bring these characters to life.
Even if you have traditional people coming over, you can still cater this to them. No worries.
Meant For Those Posh But Still Child-like People
Macaroons. A bit posh, aren’t they? Tiny but very expensive. It’s all thanks to the premium quality ingredients.
Cake pops, however, are made with cheaper leftover bits of cakes and bring out your inner child when eating them.
Get both of these for you or your special one in a Mini Jolly Dessert Box from Little Collins.
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These aren’t just adorable, they are an assortment of different flavors to make someone jolly. They have Chocolate Rudolph macarons, Raspberry Snowflake macarons, and Chocolate Pudding Cake Pops.
Both adults and children can enjoy the posh macarons and fun cake pops together.
Those Sugar-free Wannabes But Still Wanna Have Fun
We all know these types of people. “No thanks, I’m on a diet.” What?! It’s a Christmas Dinner. Cheat Day! Well, you don’t need to force your determined loved ones to cheat their diet.
You could cater to them with Kind Dessert‘s Christmas Keto Combo.
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This particular combo offers three cupcakes, two mini pavlovas, and creme caramel. They’re all keto ones, don’t worry. The cupcakes are assorted into three flavors and designs which are Santa’s Toppers Hat (Red Velvet), Christmas Wreath (Chocolate), and Gingerbread Man (Pumpkin Spice).
Kind Desserts offers sugar-free, gluten-free, and low crabs desserts. What more could you ask? You can impress your guests to eat these guilt-free.
For Those Picasso-To-Be Creative Kids
Dessert is sure fun to eat. But to decorate it hassle-free? MORE. FUN.
The Buttercake Factory offers DIY Christmas Cookies for those who want a little fun in the kitchen with their kids or just, themselves.
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This particular bakery sells sugar cookies with royal icing and sprinkles in a DIY decoration set. You can choose different shapes based on two sets which are Set A: Reindeer, Candy canes, & Santa Claus, or Set B: Christmas Tree, Gingerbread Man, & Socks.
This is ideal for those people who want to get their hands dirty with their loved ones this Christmas.
Those Aunties Who Love To Try Something New Now And Then
Tired of cakes, cupcakes, and cookies? Well, you could try tarts. Don’t bore your guests with cakes anymore, get them the pastries in shapes that will blow their minds.
Merry Tart Box from Real Sweet Treats is best for those who want to try something different.
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There are four different creamy flavors served in one gift box. The Winter Wonderland features a chocolate sable (sandy-biscuit texture) with Jivara Chocolate fillings while the Christmas Tree features almond sable with pistachios and raspberry.
The Golden Star has chocolate sable drowned in more chocolate flavors and chestnut cream while the Jolly Wreath has an almond sable with hints of cinnamon and apple.
Too many flavors in a tart huh? We bet it’ll wow your aunties away.
The Most Orthodox Of Us All
Fruit cakes. Yeap. It’s not meant for everyone. But for those conventional people, this is the ultimate star of them all.
Try out Jan’s Fruit Cake from Huckleberry for those guests who can’t seem to tolerate any other desserts.
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What makes this different from other fruit cakes? They are soaked for quite an amount of time in the best kind of alcohol.
Apart from the normal butter, sugee flour, and meringue, this cake has a generous amount of raisins, sultanas, cherries, cashews, and crystalized ginger infused for a month in rum, amaretto, brandy, and spices.
The cake will surely pack a sweet fruitful punch! These are superb for non-Muslims adults with an acquired taste.
Hence, these are the list to fit most of the people you know whether they’re your friends or family. You can also browse more desserts at the respective brand’s website as they sell a lot more than what’s featured here.
Happy dessert shopping. Don’t forget to wipe your drool while browsing.

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Try HALAL spicy mala in a dry hotpot

There’s something wonderfully delicious about digging into a piping bowl of hot spicy stir-fry, which is what Mala Mala serves.

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Each dish is custom cooked to order, so you can customize everything to exactly the way you want it.
Pick up your ingredients at the bar section, which is separated into veggies and meat. Plus, the restaurant is certified HALAL so you can eat in peace!

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Unless you are sharing the dish with a friend, limit yourself to your regular portions as it’s quite easy to overestimate the amount of food you get!
Choose how much spice you can handle:1. Rempah Je for a peaceful meal2. Pedas Sikit which is highly recommended for first-timers 3. Pedas Sangat for those who need a challenge4. Pedas Gila for those with no soul (or tastebuds)

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Weigh your food at the counter and wait for your dish to be cooked to order. You get a choice for it to be cooked with instant noodles or rice, topped with peanuts and sesame seeds!
The dish is cooked dry instead of in a traditional mala soup, so it’s more like a stir-fry mala dish.

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Dig in and enjoy!
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Current Situation Requires Anwar To Be Both PM And Finance Minister, Says Rafizi

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When Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that he would also be the Finance Minister, this didn’t sit well with some Malaysians.

The apprehension is due to history, going back to the time when Datuk Seri Najib Razak also helmed the country’s finance portfolio while serving as the prime minister and it had disastrous consequences.
Back in 2015, Rafizi Ramli, who was the Pandan MP at the time, filed a private members bill to create a new law to prevent a prime minister from nominating himself as the finance minister.

Regarding the current situation, Rafizi maintains that the prime minister and finance minister shouldn’t be the same person in ideal conditions but it had to be done for now.
The current situation is pressing and we had to make that decision, but it does not mean this has to continue.Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli said during a press conference on Monday, 6 December.
He said the current extraordinary circumstances, which were brought on when no single coalition had the majority to form the government, justified the decision to make Anwar the finance minister, The Star reported.
Rafizi said it was a difficult decision to be made but strong leadership is needed to help the country’s economy recover.
Since it was likely that every component of the unity government sought to hold the portfolio, putting it in the hands of the prime minister prevents further issues among the coalitions.
However, he hopes that it wouldn’t become the norm in the future.
For me, it is suitable for the Prime Minister to be the Finance Minister (in this context), so that there is no issue among the coalitions (in the unity government). But I hope as we move forward and put everything in place, this situation will be an exception, not the norm.Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli
The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad believes Anwar’s previous experience as the finance minister could help stabilize the economy.
Anwar had previously held the post of finance minister in the 1990s under the Barisan Nasional (BN) government.

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Young Malaysian’s Film Is Now On HBO After Beating Out 300 Competitors All Over SEA

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Malaysia has never been on short supply of talents, especially in the filmmaking industry. Weâ€™ve seen the success of Garden of Evening Mists and the selection of a Malaysian screenwriter for a prestigious Oscar-governed grant. Now, a shining new talent appears in the form of Ibtisem Ben Nassib.
The 30-year-old lass from sunny Kuala Lumpur marks another triumph for the local filmmaking industry by beating out stiff competition from all over Southeast Asia to emerge victorious at the HBO Asia Invisible Stories competition.

This competition by the American premium networkâ€™s Southeast Asian division is the first time HBO invites emerging filmmakers to share untold stories from their own neighbourhoods – which is exactly what Ibtisem did, and what she found was both beautiful and tragic.
 The concept was intriguing, and Iâ€™ve always been drawn to telling stories of people that are rather forgotten. Itâ€™s the everyday people that inspire me, the crazy neighbour, the quirky taxi driver, the quiet security guard.Ibtisem Ben Nassib
Her short film, Ali, is about a Syrian refugee who found himself in Malaysia, seeking protection and refuge from the bloody conflict that has ravaged the country since 2011. The film sheds a light on the reality of Syrian refugees in Malaysia, how he deals with the heartache of being away from his family, and of being stranded while surviving through turmoil in a place that is not his home.
A still from Ali, the short film documentary about a Syrian refugee in Malaysia.(Credit: Ibtisem Ben Nassib)
Ibtisem reveals that Ali is a real person, introduced by her sister when she was searching for interesting characters and stories to explore. He was someone who was destined for great things but now makes juices for strangers 6 days a week- all due to forces outside of his control.
 His tale is bittersweet and shines a light on the lives of those we donâ€™t see. It immediately grabbed my heart and I made it a point to find him and to find a way to tell his story – even if language was a possible barrier.  Ibtisem Ben Nassib
Ibtisem in a behind the scenes look during the shooting of Ali.(Credit: Ibtisem Ben Nassib)
It was a story she felt the world needed to hear. The entire point of narrating this touching tale is, as Ibtisem puts it:
To feel human, to feel empathy. To realise that behind every pair of eyes thereâ€™s a story that we have yet to uncover and that sadness transcends race and status. Itâ€™s the thing that bonds us as humans.Ibtisem Ben Nassib
This isnâ€™t her first stab at film production though, the highly creative Malaysianâ€™s CV is littered with accolades from around the globe – from the ASEAN Film Festival to Lahore Fashion Film Festival and the Asia-Europe Short Films Contest by the NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia.
In fact, her first short documentary, Conway On A Monday, was even selected to be premiered at the 2015 Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, one of the oldest film festivals on the continent.

Conway On A Monday (Documentary) from The Visual Gypsy on Vimeo.
She also worked on covering the 2015 South African Fashion Week and directed music videos featured on MTV.
Nonetheless, Ibtisem remains grounded, thanking those whoâ€™ve helped her in her success. For Ali, she expressly calls her team – Kathlyn Dâ€™Souza, Shaffiq Farhan and Sal Gainz – passionate human beings who inspire her both personally and professionally.
The cast and crew of Ali.(Credit: Ibtisem Ben Nassib)
With Ali now streaming for international audiences on HBO Go, the passionate filmmaker is ready for the next step â€“ shooting her first feature film through her very own production company.
Itâ€™s been one of my dreams for quite some time now so Iâ€™m very excited for it. Iâ€™m also actively developing new stories with local writers and a possible feature documentary. The goal is to keep the energy going and to work with talented creatives in order to inspire audiences worldwide.Ibtisem Ben Nassib
As someone who lives to tell stories, Ibtisem is well on her way to carving out her place in the industry. Until then, weâ€™ll be keeping a close eye on her incredible work.
Great things are in the works for Ibtisem, who is set to work on her first feature film.(Credit: Ibtisem Ben Nassib)

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Local boutique celebrates fine arts with gothic oriental musical fashion show [Photos]

The Mod House, Bangsar took fashion show to a whole other level with their Gothic Oriental Musical Fashion Show in One World Hotel yesterday night (August 27).
The fashion show brings to life the fine arts of the Eastern World on the runway.

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To kick-off the show, fashion enthusiasts were hyped up with the 24 seasons drum performance.
You know…to get ready for some awesomeness.

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After being pumped up by the band of traditional performers, the fashion show then finally begins.
The Mod House paraded more than 20 pieces of their finest designs.
Models strut down the runway accompanied by a live choir in the background.

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Their garments radiated elegance.

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With some out of this world pieces, complete with spectacular adornments, hair and makeup dos.

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There were also several smashing designs for the modern male on the culturally immersive runway.
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Overall, such a spectacular line up would make any Malaysian proud as they are designed by the famous Ho Kok Loong, award-winning fashion designer.
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The fashion show was held in conjunction with Mod House’s soft launch of wardrobesolutionz.com.
The new website is dedicated to sustainable fashion by offering rental services for clothes.

The designers behind wardrobesolutionz(Pic Credit: TRP)

Wardrobesolutionz will be offering a range of apparel from top Malaysian designers for only RM160 a week.
There will be over 5,000 pieces of clothing to rent and even for sale!

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So what are you waiting for ladies, watch out for their site’s official launch in October 2019!


[Review] We Tried The Burger King Chocolate Burger So You Don’t Have To

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Fast food chain Burger King has introduced a burger that raises eyebrows and piques curiosity: the Chocolate Melt burger. It intoduces itself as a “savoury-sweet novelty”.

Itching to know what it tastes like? I was, too.

The Taste Test
I don’t know how to explain the Chocolate Melt burger to you except that it taste exactly the way you assume it to taste: like a really good burger, but also with a large heaping of dessert chocolate sauce.
The burger is actually tasty, under all that sauce. Both the beef and the chicken patties were deliciously paired with the crispy onions, which lent a delightful crunch.
The Chick’N Crisp patty was able to hold its own better thanks to its seasoned crunchy layer and fried beefacon.(Credit: TRP)
But the chocolate sauce, instead of harmonizing with the savoury taste, dampens and clashes with the burger. It feels very much like eating a really good burger and then shoving a spoonful of dessert chocolate sauce straight into my mouth immediately after.
Between the two, the Chocolate Melt Chick’N Crisp fared better thanks to its fried chicken patties, which has a crunchy, seasoned outer layer and crispy beef bacon strips that helps to impart a stronger savoury flavour.
The Chocolate Melt Beefacon, however, is defenseless against the chocolate sauce and what smokey grilled flavours the patty had is drowned out by the sauce. (The burger also came with soft, not crispy, beef bacon strips– we’re not sure if this is a mistake by the chain or if it’s meant to be this way.)
The Beefacon literally tastes like if you took a burger and dunked it in chocolate sauce, because that’s what it really is.(Credit: TRP)
The Verdict
It really is a savoury-sweet novelty, because no other burger tastes like it, and with good reason: burgers aren’t really supposed to taste like dessert chocolate sauce.
That’s not to say that chocolate shouldn’t exist as a savoury food, not at all. In fact, Mexican mole (pronounced mou-leh) is a sauce paired with meat that commonly uses chocolate– in addition to other ingredients such as chili peppers and spices. Chocolate can also be added into things like barbecue sauce for a deeper and richer flavour.
This is Mexican mole poblano. The chocolate is mainly used to counteract the spiciness of the chilies.(Credit: Envato)
However, it is definitely jarring to toss a sugary-sweet dessert chocolate sauce straight on a burger without much help in transitioning its flavour profile. Perhaps it would have fared better with the help of a smokey barbecue sauce or even some addition of savoury notes.
Generally, I love Burger King burgers (especially the Whopper, which I still find to be one of the better fast-food beef burgers in Malaysia) but the Chocolate Melt Burger missed the mark in my opinion.
This burger, while certainly a novelty, seems only fit for the most adventurous of foodies with undiscerning palates. Which is rather a pity, because it is a creative idea– just with a flawed execution.

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[Watch] Tracker Dogs Put Their Energy And Intelligence Into Honourable Work In Batang Kali

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Tracker dogs (K9) are essential in the search and rescue (SAR) operation at Father’s Organic Farm in Batang Kali.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis said the K9s are from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).
According to Norazam, nine K9s were at the location on Sunday (18 Dec).
He added that no tracker dogs (K9) have been injured so far.

All these K9 dogs have expertise in detecting bodies buried in the ground, under rocks or water.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis on key characteristics of SAR dogs.
With their keen sense of smell, the K9s assisted the rescue team in all conditions – thick mud, slush or rain.

The dogs are intelligent, confident, focused, listen well and respond to the handler.
Once a dog is given a piece of an item with the scent of a specific person, it can lead the handler down the path that person took.
Frankie, Denti dan Pop antara sembilan anjing pengesan (K9) yang digunakan dalam operasi mencari dan menyelamat mangsa yang belum ditemukan dalam tragedi tanah runtuh di tapak perkhemahan Father's Organic Farm, Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali, hari ini.https://t.co/NVY5ecaDYf pic.twitter.com/FHRuE2AkgC— Berita Harian (@bharianmy) December 18, 2022
The K9s earned a glowing performance review in Batang Kali.
In a Facebook posting by Bernama, a K9 named Grouse reportedly found three victims buried in Sector C, where the landslide occurred.

For the record, the operation to search for victims has entered its fourth day.
The agencies involved include the Special Tactical Operation and Rescue Team (STORM) and the Ministry of Health (KKM).
In the incident early Friday morning, the landslide was estimated to involve as much as 450,000 cubic meters of land.
READ MORE: Malaysians Pay Tribute To Courageous, Selfless Firefighters As Rescue Effort Continues
A total of 94 victims were involved, 61 were reported safe, another 24 were confirmed dead, and nine were still being sought.
In addition, it also involved a total area of 225,000 cubic meters (m³).
The landslide dimensions in the area involve an area of 500 meter-long, 200 meter-wide and a depth of eight meters.

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Agitated Patient At Overcrowded Selayang Hospital Stabs Another Patient

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A middle-aged patient in Selayang Hospital, Selangor, was stabbed by an agitated psychiatry patient as they waited in the overcrowded hospital on Tuesday (14 February).

The Straits Times reported that the victim was a dengue patient who was unfortunately stabbed by the other patient who was upset over being stranded in the emergency department of the hospital while waiting for a ward bed.
The psychiatry patient allegedly acquired a knife from the nurse’s pantry and stabbed the victim once in the back and twice in the abdomen.
The victim had to undergo an operation since the knife was wedged into the victim’s abdomen.
While the stabbing incident shocked many, the mention of an overcrowded hospital paints a dire picture of the country’s overworked public healthcare system.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah clarified that the psychiatric patient was brought into the hospital with police escorts.
It can happen anywhere. We need to safeguard our patients in emergency departments and our clinic.Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham on Twitter
He added that the ministry has to review its SOP for dealing with patients with psychiatric disorders.
Before we viral disinformation pl be informed that the stabbing was done by a psychiatric pt brought in by the police. It can happen anywhere. We need to safeguard our patients in emergency depts & our clinics. We have to review our SOP for patients with psychiatric disorders.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) February 14, 2023
Since the incident took place despite having a security escort for the psychiatric patient, netizens are questioning the security SOP to safeguard other patients in hospitals.
They also brought up the matter of overcrowding in hospitals and the long wait to receive treatments.
Despite the criticisms, a netizen pointed out that the Health DG has been trying to solve the matter of overcrowding in hospitals.
And personally sir, the fact that such incident happened under the escort of police shows how poor we are at safeguarding not just other patients, but our own! Yes it can happen anywhere, but this, happened under the escort of police??— ❌⭕— mR :: BriGhtSiDe.exe —▶ (@leokid5075) February 14, 2023
That means carelessness of police cost a patient's life. How poor is our SOP on this matter?— MissyYuni (@AthinYuni253) February 15, 2023
This is bad. Not only hospitals are overcrowded and understaffed, now they are also unsafe. SOP? Procedures? Down the drain (like KKM) because there's no one to enforce it. https://t.co/7i4J2Lt3AO— Chan Kalvin (@chankalvin2u) February 15, 2023
Well I happened to witness a case that was escorted by police officers in HSel ED once before. Ptn was cuffed, brought in due to injury to scalp. Still the policemen scold a staff to make the discharge fast before anything bad happens. This shows how slow the service was.— Katak Pero (@KatakPero) February 14, 2023
Lets be fair @DGHishamhad been trying for years.https://t.co/7AmA3Q1Hq3— Sharan Pretam Singh (Mrs) (@PretamSharan) February 15, 2023

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