5 killed after Mâ€™sian driver rams into resting grass cutters in Thailand

Yesterday (13 August), 6 grass cutters in Songkhla, Thailand were met with the ugly scene of a car heading straight into them.
Sadly, 5 of them did not survive the oncoming vehicle and passed away while one was seriously injured.

Credit: Assawin Pakkawan/Bangkok Post

The driver, a 30-year-old Malaysian woman, was travelling with two friends from Krabi to Hatyai when she lost control of her car.

Credit: Berita Harian

The Myvi then skid and rammed into the grass cutters who were resting on the roadside after completing their task.

Credit: Jabatan Netizen Malaysia/Facebook

Four died on the spot, while two were rushed to the Rattaphum
Hospital where one of the victims breathed his last.

 Credit: Jabatan Netizen Malaysia/Facebook

Meanwhile, the driver and passengers escaped with minor
injuries.

 Credit: Jabatan Netizen Malaysia/Facebook

New Straits Times reports that the driver has been detained by Thai police.
TRP extends our condolences to the victimâ€™s families and
loved ones.


How Much Does It Cost To Give Birth At A Government Hospital? Cheaper Than 2 McD Meals

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Giving birth in Malaysia is a significant milestone in the lives of many women.

The country offers a range of healthcare options and services to cater to the needs of expectant mothers.
Government hospitals in Malaysia have always been known for providing affordable and accessible healthcare services for expectant mothers.
These hospitals are equipped with experienced medical professionals, modern facilities, and advanced technology to ensure the well-being of both the mother and the baby.
The government has also implemented subsidies and financial assistance programs to make healthcare more affordable for pregnant women.
Recently, Twitter user @pelisahh shared her remarkable childbirth experience at a government hospital, shedding light on the affordable healthcare opportunities offered in the country.
She disclosed that her entire delivery, including a four-day hospital stay, cost her a mere RM42.

Paying RM42 to give birth is just so wild to me. Macam harga makan mcd untuk dua orang. I love Malaysia.
@pelisahh via Twitter
She expressed deep gratitude for the exceptional care she received throughout her childbirth journey at a government hospital.
Contrary to the common perception of childbirth as a financial burden, she was able to undergo the process at a significantly low cost of RM42, thanks to a substantial government subsidy amounting to RM4,371.
This subsidy played a crucial role in ensuring accessibility and affordability of healthcare for expectant mothers in Malaysia.
@pelisahh also added that the only drawback she could ever think of when giving birth at a government hospital is the restriction on having a guardian present.

It can be frustrating to realize that after going through the process of delivering a baby (some women even undergoing C-sections), you are expected to take care of your baby and yourself throughout the night, all by yourself. Because newborns require constant attention, you need to be agile in attending to their needs. However, at the same time, you are also recovering from a wound in that sensitive area (especially if it’s a C-section, which limits movement significantly).
@pelisahh via Twitter
Additionally, she added that new mothers are also required to change their sanitary pad every two to three hours and take showers, which means the mother would have to temporarily leave their baby alone.

Certainly, there are nurses available, but sometimes you would appreciate assistance with things like “Could you please grab some fresh clothes from the linen closet? My baby just threw up on me” or “Can you wet this napkin? I need to wipe off the dried milk from my baby’s lips.” It’s not that nurses don’t have other tasks to attend to, but these seemingly small requests are important to us as new parents, and we hope for a bit of help and understanding.
@pelisahh via Twitter
@pelisahh’s story struck a chord with numerous Malaysian mothers who, in turn, shared their own accounts of affordable childbirth experiences at government hospitals.
These mothers expressed satisfaction and appreciation for the affordable healthcare options available to them.
They emphasized the peace of mind they gained throughout their pregnancies and deliveries, knowing that they could access quality medical care without straining their financial resources.

Why Does Malaysia Stand Out In The Healthcare System?
Malaysia stands out in several ways when it comes to birth care in government hospitals, setting it apart from other countries. Here are some key factors:
1. Affordability
One of the significant advantages of giving birth in government hospitals in Malaysia is the affordability of healthcare services.
The government heavily subsidizes the cost of childbirth, making it accessible to a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
This ensures that women, regardless of their financial situation, can receive quality care without incurring exorbitant expenses.
2. Accessibility
Government hospitals are widespread across Malaysia, including rural areas, ensuring accessibility to healthcare services for women in various locations.
This accessibility is crucial, especially for expectant mothers who may not have easy access to private healthcare facilities or live in remote areas.
3. Skilled healthcare professionals
Malaysia’s government hospitals have well-trained and experienced healthcare professionals, including obstetricians, gynecologists, midwives, and nurses.
These professionals are equipped to handle different aspects of pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care. Their expertise contributes to the high standard of care provided to expectant mothers.
4. Modern facilities and equipment
Government hospitals in Malaysia are equipped with modern facilities and advanced medical equipment to support safe and effective childbirth.
These facilities ensure that women receive comprehensive care during their stay, including prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postnatal care for both the mother and the newborn.
5. Multicultural sensitivity
Malaysia’s multicultural society is reflected in its healthcare system, which recognizes and accommodates the diverse cultural and religious practices of its population.
Healthcare providers in government hospitals are trained to respect and incorporate cultural preferences into the birthing process, allowing women to feel comfortable and supported during this significant event.
These factors collectively contribute to Malaysia’s reputation for quality birth care in government hospitals.
The combination of affordability, accessibility, skilled professionals, modern facilities, cultural sensitivity, and a supportive environment sets Malaysia apart from other countries, making it an attractive choice for many expectant mothers seeking excellent healthcare during childbirth.

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Mâ€™sians are sticking â€œKoolFeverâ€ onto their smartphones. Hereâ€™s why

Itâ€™s natural for your smartphone to become a little warm during use, especially if itâ€™s being used for long periods of time.
However, when it overheats, it could potentially become damaged or dangerous. A few months ago, we covered a story about how someoneâ€™s smartphone exploded after it started overheating.
Burn It Down IWill Burn This Place GIF from Burnitdown GIFs
 Your phone when you play games for too long.
Common reasons smartphones overheat is overuse, especially when graphic-intensive games and apps are constantly running on the device.
Other causes include using the wrong case for your phone, remaining connected to a Bluetooth speaker for too long, your screen brightness being too high, malware, and video recording, especially when youâ€™re doing all these things outdoors in the scorching Malaysian weather.
Hot I Phone GIF from Hot GIFs

But it looks like Malaysians have found a quick and easy way to bring their smartphone temperature back down – KoolFever.
Yep, those patches our mums put on our foreheads when weâ€™re running a fever can also apparently be used to cool down your phone.

Picture credit: Amazon

Twitter user @roseafni posted the tip on social media assuring her followers that it really works.

IT WORKS LAAA THE TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATED REAL FAST HAHAHAHA
— â¦ (@roseafni) October 21, 2019

“Tips to overcome a hot phone: apply KoolFever”
And judging by the replies, it looks like this is pretty common knowledge, especially among Malaysian phone gamers.

Tak,actually betul lah.Aku main cod mesti phone panas then aku letak coolfever
— Erin buncis (@erinbuncis) October 22, 2019

“Actually this is right. When I play COD, my phone overheats and then I put KoolFever on it”

pubgm player really need this pic.twitter.com/rPgCzmgPM9
— why jack why? (@AmetJack) October 22, 2019

Tips main game kt iphone panas, potong sikit cool fever, tepek kt blkg👍🏼
— Haziq (@haziqgrr) October 19, 2019

“Tips when playing games on a hot iPhone, cut some KoolFever and stick it on the back”
Other social media users shared their own temperature managing tips in the replies.

Benda ni betul. Same as kalau korang travel tempat sejuk. Haritu pergi korea, phone huawei aku asal bawak keluar je terus shut down tulis battery 0 walaupun dah charge. So aku letak dalam beg lekat heat pad tu dekat phone bagi dia panas.
— y (@flwralice) October 22, 2019

“This is true. It’s the same when you travel to cold countries. When I was in Korea, my Huawei kept shutting down every time I had it out supposedly due to lack of a charged battery even though I had charged it fully. So I put it in my bag with a heat pad stuck to it to warm it up.”

Tapi, masa tengah charge phone dari 10% to 80%… Phone memang akan panas. Sebab dia dalam proses mengecas bateri tu. So better time charge jgn buat mcm ni. Sebab kalau sejuk, battery tu akan lambat untuk penuh berbanding panas. So after 80% battery phone akan slowÂ² sejuk 🙂
— aliffdanial (@Adonial1) October 22, 2019

“But don’t do this when you’re charging your phone and the power is between 10% – 80%. During this time your phone naturally heats up because it’s in the process of charging the battery. If it’s cold then it will take longer for your phone to charge. Once it reaches 80% it will start to cool down on it’s own.”

Aku letak tissue basah dalam peti ais, Dah sejuk letak kt dalam belakang casing phone. It works phone yang ada drope frame and panas HAHA
— y a s (@_elyaaas) October 22, 2019

“I put wet tissue in the fridge and once the tissue is cold I put it behind my phone inside its case. It works on dropped framed and hot phones.”
Some also shared that they just pop their smartphone in the freezer or fridge to cool it back down quickly.

Costing laa masuk peti ais lebih jimat
— â™« Mj â™« (@lovelymarryjane) October 22, 2019

“This tip costs money, it would be cheaper to just pop it in the fridge”

aku letak dlm peti ais je
— ayiman.jpg (@realmandrad) October 22, 2019

“I just put mine in the fridge”
BUT YOU SHOULD NEVER DO THIS.
This is because the cold environment inside the fridge and freezer will cause condensation inside your phone which can result in a short circuit and a damaged phone.

Picture credit: Imgflip

If you need to cool your smartphone down and don’t have a KoolFever on hand, here are some other methods you can try instead.

Take a 20-30 minute break every one to two hours when playing games and apps that hog your phoneâ€™s processing power.
Keep your apps regularly updated.
Remove the phoneâ€™s case and switch to airplane mode
If youâ€™re using it in direct sunlight, put it in the shade.
Put it in front of a fan
Reduce the screen brightness
Turn on battery saver mode.

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Killer whales spotted in Terengganu waters for the first time (VIDEO)

Does anyone here remember the Free Willy movie?

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Looks like Willy has found his way to the warm waters of Malaysia as a pair of orcas, or killer whales, were spotted in Terengganu waters for the first time!

Picture Credit: Bernama WebTV/YouTube

The marine giants – estimated to be between 6 and 8 metres
long- popped up near the Pelantar Dulang Petronas oil drilling platform, off
Kerteh, on Tuesday (16 July). The scene was quickly recorded by those working
on the oil rig.
Bernama also reported that Rantau Abang Fisheries Research Institute (FRI), Marine Mammals branch head, Mohd Tamimi Ali Ahmad, believed that the orcas gliding across the blue waters were a male and female pair.

 Picture Credit: Bernama WebTV/YouTube

Most importantly though, they believe this is the FIRST time orcas have been spotted off Terengganu’s coast.

â€œBased on records at the Rantau Abang FRI or the Malaysian Fisheries Department, the Orca Whale has never appeared in Terengganu and the date, July 16, 2019, is historic as it was the first time the mammal was seen in Terengganu waters.â€
Mohd Tamimi Ali Ahmad, Marine Mammals branch head, Rantau Abang Fisheries Research Institute (FRI) via Bernama
Although this is the first time that orcas were seen in Terengganu waters, itâ€™s hardly surprising as theyâ€™ve got quite a wide range in their habitat- found in all oceans and most seas.Orcas have been spotted in the waters of Iceland, Argentina, New Zealand and Japan!

By the way, did you know that killer whales are not really
whales? They actually belong to the dolphin family.
And the origin of the â€œkiller whaleâ€ name is a mystery. Though there is a theory that the name simply evolved over the years from the past when whalers called them â€œkillers of whales.â€

Image via Know Your Meme

Which makes sense because even Mohd Tamimi mentioned that orcas are a much-feared species. Theyâ€™re highly skilled hunters at the top of the marine food chain.
These creatures eat seals, turtles, seabirds as well as SHARKS and DOLPHINS!

Despite their fearsome nature, we canâ€™t help but think that they look so dang CUTE! (blame Free Willy).
Just look at how graceful they are in the Terengganu waters:


Japan To Open In June For Tourists With Three Shots Of Covid-19 Vaccine And Other Criteria

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Japan is arranging to resume accepting foreign tourists to the country starting in June.

Government sources said that foreign nationals who meet specific criteria will be allowed to visit Japan for sightseeing purposes.
The criteria include being vaccinated three times against the Coronavirus and participating in small group tours.
Previously, the Japanese government has banned foreign tourists to prevent the spread of COVID 19.
A gingko tree at Hitachi Seaside Park, two hours away from Tokyo. The park is famous for its exquisite flower gardens year-round. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
It will consider allowing group tours to enter Japan starting this month on a trial basis.
The sources said the government plans to expand the arrival restrictions depending on the infection situation gradually.
In his speech in London on 5 May, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said that Japan would ease its border controls to the levels of other G7 countries.
Representatives of Japan’s tourism industry are stepping up pressure on the Kishida administration to accelerate the country’s reopening to foreign visitors. #Japan #Tourism #JapanEntryBan #JapanTravelBan https://t.co/KFkHy1xA4x— Explore Japan (@SNATravelJapan) May 14, 2022
#Japan Reopens* in June 2022 | … https://t.co/YCWydB01wn #BelieveInKishida #CanIVisitJapan #IsJapanOpen #JapanOpensTheBorder pic.twitter.com/3FxX4FTY5F— ALO JAPAN (@alojapan) May 12, 2022
Cautious Optimism
As Golden Week comes to a close, the next few weeks will be crucial.
The Golden Week is a series of four national holidays that take place within one week at the end of April to the beginning of May each year.
Visitors taking photos at JR Shimonada Station in Ehime Prefecture. It is one of Japan’s closest station to the sea and popular with photographers and tourists. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
This time around, people in Japan are enjoying their first spring holidays in three years with no restrictions.
And as a result, popular tourist spots have come back to life, but so are the number of infections.
Every single prefecture in Japan that anyone would ever want to go for any reason saw an increase in cases after Golden Week, as shown in red on this map: pic.twitter.com/bh07r3rZtU— Hikosaemon (@hikosaemon) May 14, 2022
Domestic travellers have also crowded train stations and airports across Japan as departure flights of Japan Airlines (JAL), and All Nippon Airways (ANA) were almost fully booked, according to the airlines.
According to Japan Railways (JR), reservations for Shinkansen bullet trains increased from 56% to 284% in the period compared to last year.
A passenger aboard the Sunrise Seto, a long distance overnight sleeper trains operated by JR Central and JR West from Tokyo to Okayama, Izumo and Seto Inland Sea. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Want to know how to get best value out of your Japan Rail Pass? Check out our detailed article on how we used our 21 day JR Passes on our recent trip to Japan – and we definitely got our money's worth! https://t.co/1ihWdiCPvJ pic.twitter.com/w9SyT75iQa— JapanTravelPlanning (@JapanPlanning) April 17, 2022
Malaysians Waiting Patiently For The Rising Sun
Japan has always been a popular destination for Malaysians.
The Office of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Kuala Lumpur welcomed Malaysia’s recent move to reopen its doors to travellers.
The Japanese are hoping that Malaysians will visit Japan once the country’s borders are opened.
Autumn leaves are amazing at the Miharashi Park in Hakodate, one of the main cities on Hokkaido. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Clear blue water at Kurobe Gorge, a beautiful, forested ravine in the rugged mountains of the Northern Japan Alps. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Japan has a lot of anime foods that every anime fan needs to try. (Pix: Fernando Fong)

JNTO Executive Director Fumi Matsumoto said although Japan is still closed to tourists, for the time being, it is gradually beginning to loosen border restrictions at the national level.
Concerning international tourists, we at JNTO are still waiting for an announcement from the Japanese government. As Malaysia has started accepting vaccinated international tourists without quarantine, as announced recently, we know that Malaysians are interested in travelling abroad.JNTO Executive Director Fumi Matsumoto on Malaysians wanting to travel to Japan
In a recent feedback survey, JNTO found that the pre-pandemic trend of travel to Japan sought by Malaysians has not changed and even to date, the top two answers are still food and nature.
Most Asian countries are fully open for travel, only Japan remains effectively closed to tourism. (Pix: Exotravel)

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Woman On Condo’s 12th Floor Terrified When 2 Men Tried To Break In Via Balcony

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A woman and her husband had the scare of their lives when their condo unit on the 12th floor was almost broken into.

Phoebe Shafinaz and her husband were sitting in the living room around 12.43am. While scrolling on her phone, her husband suddenly screamed.
When she looked up, she saw a man about 6 feet tall standing on her balcony. He tried to open the balcony’s sliding door and another man was climbing down from the floor above.
Phoebe’s husband quickly rushed to the sliding door to make sure the doors were tightly locked.
Allah masih sayang kan kami. Simple but important reminder from me to alwaysss lock your doors and stay safe ya guys 🤍 pic.twitter.com/u6huiBYWpS— Phoebe Shafinaz 🤍 (@PhoebeShafinaz) March 30, 2023
All this time, Phoebe and her husband were screaming and the man on the balcony tried to shush them.
Phoebe pulled her husband away from the door to make sure he was safe before calling the police and security and sent an SOS message to her condo Whatsapp group.
Although no further harm came to them, Phoebe’s mind kept racing, and she wondered what if it happened when they were sleeping.
The incident traumatised them and they couldn’t sleep after the incident. Her husband booked them a hotel room so they could sleep for a few hours before work.
She reminded everyone to always lock their doors and windows as simple actions could save their lives.
Phoebe told TRP that one of the men was apprehended by the authorities while the other managed to get away.
Netizens were glad that Phoebe and her husband were safe and unhurt.
The situation isn’t unfamiliar to some people here, and they shared similar experiences and near-encounters.
A netizen said that the security at her condominium had to regularly shine torchlight into balconies to make sure no people were breaking in.
Another person who had their home almost broken into advised Phoebe to lodge a wooden stick (kayu sendal) in between the sliding doors to prevent the doors from being opened.
The wooden stick in between the sliding doors protected the netizen and her siblings in an all-girl household.
Meanwhile, another netizen said installing an invisible grille could be a good option too.
Sy pernah alami benda yg sama😌 Masa tu 1st time check in rumah baru abg. Rumah dia tingkat 11. Masa tu grill xpasang lagi. Guess what, org tu dah siap masuk dalam rumah😖 Nasib baik adik belum tido terus jerit then dia lari.Scary bila ingat balik😵💫— Sasaaahmad (@mochiboba969) March 30, 2023
I love informative Twitter! I hope apa kami buat ni betul. This is just one of many temporary safety measures we’re taking. We’ve ordered more stuff. Thanks for all the suggestions. 🤍 https://t.co/YUTyozmkFV pic.twitter.com/4yI4npapf9— Phoebe Shafinaz 🤍 (@PhoebeShafinaz) March 31, 2023
This happened to us siblings recently and we r all girls. What saves us is the kayu sendal for sliding door. Letak kayuuu! It helps! Like a lot!— H S i ق (@popqop3) March 30, 2023
Some times ago me n my 1st born selalu nampak cahaya mcm torch light kat balcony at odd hours. Then i report to our mgmt cakap entah2 org bawah yg suluh. Then dia cakap ada kes org panjat balcony. Thats y guards selalu check bila ronda2. Seram wehhhh..— SuzyAziz (@suzie_suzz) March 30, 2023
Thank god u & ur husband are safe. Please install the invisible grill on your balcony. 🥺 pic.twitter.com/tdWqvGr7Bw— 🇲🇾 yotttyiiss 🇲🇾 (@yotyisss) March 31, 2023

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Mall In Thailand Replaces Lift Buttons With Paddles

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The lifts in Bangkok Seacon Square, one of the many shopping centres in the heart of Thailand has taken a unique approach to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
They’ve installed pedals on their lifts so users can use their feet to go a particular floor rather than using their hands to press the button.
Picture Credit: Seacon Square Facebook
Although they were surprised at first, customers were reported to have welcomed this move as it’s seen as an ingenious way to encourage shoppers to spend again while still adhering to preventive measures.
Thailand started to open their retail sector on 17 May as the number of cases has slowed down.
As of 21 May, the number stands at 3,034 cases and 56 deaths.

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[UPDATED] Many Flocked To Uniqlo Damansara’s Road Side Store Opening, And Netizens Are Scared

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[UPDATE] Based on reports from MalaysiaKini, the police and Health Ministry have ordered the new Uniqlo store to close temporarily for sanitisation and to sort out arrangements for the management of the queue outside the building.

The police said that the store adhered to the SOP by allowing only 50 people to enter at one time but the situation outside of the store needed improving.
They said that although the store is being reopened, the police will still monitor the crowd.

Malaysians like free stuff, whether it’s a drink, a meal or anything really, we like to get free stuff because you know, it’s, free bro.
So much so that when Uniqlo opened up their road side store in Damansara, and were offering free goodie bags, you can already guess what’s going to happen next.
Uniqlo baru kat Damansara Avenue baru buka hari ni. Bincangkan pic.twitter.com/DYJZVhLcTY— Afwan 🇲🇾 (@Apwannn) December 18, 2020
Credit: Facebook/Hun Kei
People flocked to the new store despite of the Covid-19 pandemic, which even caught the attention of the police.
Based on the comments on Facebook, entry into the store is limited to only 140 people at a time.
Uniqlo roadside opening. Abg polis sudah mari, nak check SOP huhuhuhu (@ DA Square at Damansara Avenue in Petaling Jaya, Selangor) https://t.co/7GoXuIP4iN— 🌼ديني🌼 (@daisysyz) December 18, 2020
This raised concern amongst netizens who fear of a new cluster coming up soon due to the amount of people who are at the location at the same time, especially when most of Selangor are red zones.
Some even questioned why people would actually risk their lives during a pandemic just to be there.
I don’t know guys…is a Uniqlo goodie bag really worth getting infected w Covid-19? And possibly passing it on to your more vulnerable loved ones?— Aidila Razak (@aidilarazak) December 18, 2020
Ramainyalahh orang pg opening uniqlo damansara tue. Nanti kes naik bising takutlah apa lah. Tp bila gini, sanggup pegi, nda paham aku orang malaysia nie.— NZM (@natztasha90) December 18, 2020
Another cluster gonna happen at damansara because of Uniqlo 🤨— jon (@jonathanlimwh) December 18, 2020
It’s understandable why many are concerned with the situation as the country is still in the fight against Covid-19 with thousands of cases being reported recently.
The question is, would you risk it for a new shirt?

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Klang Valley Water Cut: Water Supply To Be Fully Restored By Friday

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Those affected by the recent unexpected water cut in the Klang Valley might have to wait until Friday (23 October) to get their water supply restored.

Air Selangor recently released a water supply recovery plan for the 1,292 affected areas. Dividing the affected localities into three groups, the first group is expected to have water supply restored by 8am, Wednesday (21 October).
The second and third group will have their water supply restored on 22 October and 23 October, respectively.
Find out which group your locality belongs to here.
(Credit: Air Selangor)
In their statement, Air Selangor said that the water treatment process at the Sungai Selangor Phase 1, 2, 3 and Rantau Panjang plants began at 6pm yesterday. These four plants are operating at full output capacity to restore water supply to main pipes and terminal ponds.
Read: Selangor MB: Water Supply To Resume By End Of Day
Air Selangor has since mobilised a total of 91 water tanker trucks to critical premises such as hospitals and dialysis centres, which are also affected by the water cut.
Affected consumers who are still waiting for their water supply to be restored can get water supply assistance through 34 static water tanks, 17 local service centres (Pusat Khidmat Setempat) and 21 public taps. Their locations can be found here.

The company has advised consumers to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) under the conditional movement control order (CMCO) when getting water from tanker trucks, service centres and public taps.
Read: Klang Valley CMCO Rules Updated (AGAIN!): Public Parks In KL Can Reopen
Meanwhile, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has reportedly opened an investigation paper on the pollution incident in Sungai Selangor that resulted in the water supply disruption.
Read: Massive Water Cuts Across Klang Valley (AGAIN!) Today Due To Pollution
According to Selangor police chief, Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin, water samples have been sent for analysis to determine the cause of pollution.
The process takes time and requires the assistance of experts and forensics. Stern action will be taken against those responsible for causing the pollution.Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin via Free Malaysia Today
(Credit: ASRI SAPFIE/SELANGORKINI)
Speaking to Bernama, he said the investigation is being assisted by Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) and the Department of Environment (DoE).

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[Watch] M’sian Woman Got Fired Without Notice Because Employer Can’t Pay RM1.5k Minimum Wage

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The minimum wage will be officially increased to RM1,500 on 1 May 2022 and some employers are not happy about it.

A TikTok user Sya recently posted a video showing a series of messages from her boss who allegedly fired her without advance notice.
The video went viral with 292.5k likes at the time of writing.
Sya shared that it all started when her boss removed her from the work Whatsapp group.
When she asked why she was removed, her boss apologised and said it was because the government has sent a letter to raise the minimum wage to RM1,500.
She was also told that she didn’t need to come in for work the next day.
However, the boss said she would continue paying her salary like normal on 5 April 2022.
  @notscha_ dibuang secara mengejut , allah nak bagi rezeki lebih baik 🙂 #fyp #fypシ ♬ only love can hurt like this – favsoundds
Netizens suggest reporting to the labour office
Netizens advised Sya to check her offer letter because she was terminated without notice.
They also suggested that she lodge a report at the labour office because she was unceremoniously fired.
They advised her not to delete the messages from her boss and to bring along the necessary documents such as her employment letter and payslip with her to the labour office.
Once lodging a report, the employer should pay Sya her three months’ pay at the very least.
Another netizen shared that she might be able to get five months’ pay while looking for another job.
To do this, she’ll need to register herself online in the Employee Provident Fund (KWSP) or Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) portal.

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Missing 3YO Girl In Kuantan Raft House Found Drowned

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A 3-year-old girl who went missing at an Aidilfitri open house at the family raft house in Bukit Rangin, Kuantan, on Friday night was found drowned today (29 May).

READ MORE: 3YO Girl Missing From Family’s Rafthouse In Kuantan During Aidilfitri Open House
According to Malay Mail, Siti Nur Athhiyya Soffea Mohamad Sukri, also known as Tia, was found fully clothed about 1.5km from the raft house.
The search and rescue (SAR) operations to locate the victim covered three kilometres from the scene before the victim’s body was found at 11.35am this morning by the firefighters.Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director (Operations) Ismail Abdul Ghani said in a statement.
The victim’s body was handed over to the police for further action.
Siti Nur Athhiyya Soffea Mohamad Shukri wore a red baju kurung during the open house. Image: PDRM/ Bomba
What happened before
Earlier, the victim’s father Mohamad Sukri told NST that his daughter was well-versed with the raft house surroundings and knew the dangers posed by the murky water.
The raft house is surrounded by wood fencing and there is only one main entrance to the raft house. Last night, there were many people inside and outside the premises including along the wooden bridge…..the entire area was brightly-lit.Victim’s father, Mohamad Sukri
The family lived along the river bank for quite some time before Mohamad Sukri built the raft house in 2020.
If she had slipped and fallen into the river, I believe that our guests might have noticed.Victim’s father, Mohamad Sukri
On the night she went missing, she was with her four-year-old cousin inside one of the rooms in the raft house while the open house was taking place at the raft house next to it.
His wife saw both of them inside the room with another female relative. They suddenly realised the female relative and Tia’s cousin were outside the room. When they asked about Tia, they realised she was no longer in the room.
There were about 35 guests at the raft house during the incident and everyone searched every corner of the premises. We even searched the nearby river bank and forest areas.Victim’s father, Mohamad Sukri

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Call Me If You See Potholes In KL, Says FT Minister

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If you live in Kuala Lumpur and you see a pothole on the road, it’s now possible to lodge a complaint straight to the Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim, his Deputy, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias or the KL mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah.

Malay Mail quoted the Minister who gave out their numbers after he acknowledged the hazardous and appalling conditions of roads in the city, in the Dewan Rakyat today.
“For your information, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall is continuously monitoring the conditions of roads, especially those near construction sites, main roads and central business districts to ensure they are paved and maintained.Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim
He added that after discussing it with DBKL and based on the latest order issued, any complaint or information must be acted upon immediately within 24 hours.
YB can call the minister at 019-4545111. YB can contact my deputy at 019-6524444 or YB can contact the mayor at 016-2068883.Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim
Shahidan said that those who are visiting the capital can also call the numbers to report about potholes.
We want to be the best for Malaysia.Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim
He said that as a response to Batu MP P. Prabakaran who questioned about the roads in KL which are in pretty bad shape.

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IRB: FB post claiming taxes recorded according to race is a scam

Racial and religious issues have been dominating the Malaysian political and social platforms recently.
While most of us hope the kerfuffle will die down soon (because while yâ€™all busy being angry, no one is reading our awesome articles about other topics!), it appears that there are others who continue to stoke the fires of division.
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Today (Aug 28) the Inland Revenue Board had to release a statement denying a viral claim on social media about how data of taxpayers are collected according to race.
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â€œBased on the standard operating procedure (SOP), information pertaining to taxpayers and data concerning tax collection are not recorded based on race.
â€œIRB would like to stress that the data which is going viral on social media is not true nor is the information from IRB.
â€œTherefore, IRB wishes to advise the people not to spread inaccurate information to avoid misunderstanding,â€
 IRBâ€™s statement via Malaysiakini
The fake news reportedly first appeared on Facebook by an account called â€œShuib Postâ€ with the caption: “Siapa kata bangsa Cina & India banyak bayar cukai dekat kerajaan? (Who says the Chinese and Indians pay the most taxes to the government?).”
You can take a look at the full Facebook post below:

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15% Of Malaysians Obese, Still The Fattest Country In Southeast Asia

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As the economy slowly reopens after the pandemic lockdown, more and more gyms are reopening.

In addition, weight-loss dances and exercises are also gaining popularity.
That’s because obesity is a health problem that many people are concerned with nowadays.
Although obesity is so common, it is also one of the “killers” that cause human death.
According to the United Nations, more than 4 million people die each year due to being overweight or obese.
Therefore, for the sake of their own health problems, preventing obesity has become the primary goal of many people.
The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) further highlighted the problem with a posting on social media recently.
PPIM pointed out that 15.6 percent of the country’s population are obese.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by PPIM (@ppim.official)
Standing Out For the Wrong Reason
Some people may think that 15.6% is still very low, but Malaysia occupies the first place in Southeast Asia.
The second is Brunei, and the third is Thailand with 14.1% and 10% respectively.
The rests are Indonesia (6.9%), the Philippines (6.4 percent), Singapore (6.1%), Myanmar (5.8%), Laos (5.3 percent), Cambodia (3.9 percent) and Vietnam (2.1 percent).
In your opinion, why many people in Malaysia are overweight?PPIM on obesity in Malaysia
From another perspective, it means that three out of 20 people in Malaysia are facing obesity, a proportion that should ne of concern.
Blame It On The Nasi Lemak
Meanwhile, netizens also gave their two cents on the issue.
Because the people of other countries do not have nasi lemak as breakfast like the people in Malaysia.Instagram user @mohd_alifff on obesity problems in Malaysia
Malaysians are less athletic and like to try various cuisines, the cause of weight gain.Instagram user @deeahmad on obesity problems in Malaysia
Other netizens added that all the food in Malaysia is delicious, which is why the people are fat.
At the end of the day, let us bear in mind that obesity data is not used to scare people, but to awaken people to pay attention to health issues.
READ MORE: Why It’s So Dang Hard For Malaysians To Avoid Diabetes
Nasi lemak is a dish that has most of its calories coming from carbs and fats. (Credit: TRP)
How Can You Prevent Being Obese
Obesity can be a “killer” that causes people to die, and of course it can also be prevented.
Since it can be prevented, why not prevent it?
In addition, obesity can cause diabetes, fatty liver and other problems.
And in serious cases, it affects our hearts and cerebrovascular diseases.
In addition to hypertension, it can also cause myocardial infarction, heart disease and other problems, and can also lead to our cerebral infarction or sudden death.
The most important strategies for preventing obesity are healthy eating.
Our lifestyle, such exercises and spending time together, can also prevent us from becoming overweight.
Here’s a list of some ways to avoid being overweight or having obesity.
Consume less “bad” fat and more “good” fat.Consume less processed and sugary foods.Eat more servings of vegetables and fruits.Eat plenty of dietary fiber.Focus on eating low–glycemic index foods.Get the family involved in your journey.Engage in regular aerobic activity.
Your goal should be to get 30 minutes of exercise a day, five days a week. (Credit:  Kamaji Ogino/Pexels)

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Say goodbye to history; M’sian TV going fully digital on October 31

Who still watches analog TV? Well some of us do, but they can’t cling on to the past and watch analog TV anymore as Malaysia is going fully digital!
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The termination is progressive with the central and southern regions ceasing analog broadcasts since Sept 30.
Northern and eastern states will soon follow on Oct 14.
This includes states such as Kedah, Perlis, Perak, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang.

After the northern regions make the switch, this will mark the complete move to the myFreeview digital transmission across the peninsular.
Meanwhile, Sabah and Sarawak will be the last two states in Malaysia to make the change, where they will stop as well on Oct 30.

This will bring forth the historic shift towards digital broadcasting and mark the end of analog transmissions offered for free in Malaysia since 1963.
MyFreeview digital television broadcast promises sharper images, high-quality sound and interactive television services.
It will enable viewers to enjoy television, radio, online applications as well as interactive learning broadcasts provided through 15 television stations and six radio stations.
This will include TV1, TV2, TV3, NTV7, 8TV, TV9, TV Al Hijrah, and Bernama News Channel.

For eligible B40 (lower income group) households, the decoders will be distributed to them for free.
To check for eligibility, you can type MYTV (space) DEKODER (space) (identity card number) and send to 15888.
You can also visit this website or contact the myFreeview customer service centre at 1300 806 988 or 1800 181 088.
For a bit of history, RTM’s TV 1 was the first analog channel launched in Malaysia (1963), followed by TV 2 (1969) and Media Prima’s TV 3 (1984).

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While ntv7 came on-air in 1998, 8TV in 2004, Bernama News Channel in 2008 and TV 9 in 2009.
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Wee Ka Siong Says Two More Days Of Tests And LRT Service Should Return To Normal Soon

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Caretaker Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said LRT service along the Kelana Jaya line could restart soon.

Wee, also the MCA president, said tests would be conducted today and tomorrow after the modem and power supply for the tracks were replaced.
In a press conference at the Lembah Subang Rapid Rail depot, Wee informed that a test was done yesterday, which commenced at 11.15 pm.
The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) will also need to certify the Thales Group experts’ confirmation that the rail line is safe and stable for use before we can reopen.Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong on the final steps before the LRT service can resume.
Thales Group, a French multinational company, is the LRT line’s original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
If there aren’t any more problems, services will resume, whereby Prasarana will announce at 6 pm the day before.

Taking Responsibility
In the meantime, he said Rapid KL would compensate users and extend the pass validity period according to the days of the LRT service that cannot be used.
He said the ministry sympathizes with the plight of LRT users but was forced to make a decision (stopping the service) for safety.
Rapid KL announced the suspension of LRT service operations at 16 stations from Kelana Jaya Station to Ampang Park Station until 15 November due to problems with the Automated Train Control (ATC) system.
As a result, about 200,000 affected users had to switch to other modes of transport for daily errands, causing traffic flow in the capital city to be congested during peak hours.
Mana wee ka siong??? Kesian lah rakyat wei bodoh pic.twitter.com/NL7wC0K6CI— cikyaniee (@lady_bugg11) November 9, 2022
READ MORE: 16 LRT Stations On Kelana Jaya Line Closed Until 15 Nov
Many netizens took to social media to vent their anger, and some demanded Wee be replaced by his predecessor and political nemesis, Anthony Loke.
READ MORE: Netizens Slam Wee Ka Siong, Call For Anthony Loke To Return After Rapid KL’s Poor Service
While LRT’s are down in KL, Transport minister Wee Ka Siong arrives at Ayer Hitam for campaigning.#GE15 #PRU15 #rapidkl pic.twitter.com/vY1YyUN0l1— Elill (@Elill_E) November 9, 2022

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Covid-19: Balik Kampung For Christmas Break Cause Spike In Kelantan’s Cases

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It looks like holidaymakers and travellers from red zones who balik kampung for the Christmas break have led to a spike in Kelantan’s Covid-19 cases.

Astro Awani reports the State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee chairman Dr Izani Husin explaining that the 27 December Covid-19 statistics showed 11 of the 31 new cases were from outside the state.
The return of Kelantanese who live in red zone areas, especially in Selangor, is believed to be biggest contributor to this sudden spike in cases.
Dr Izani has pleaded for those who plan to return home and meet their parents to please stay at home and to not move freely to prevent the spread Covid-19 in the community.
Kelantan officials were worried before the holidays began
Earlier in December, Kelantan health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin had expressed his concerns that the arrival of travellers and holidaymakers for the year-end holidays will lead to new Covid-19 clusters in the state.
He also worried about their desire to play with floodwaters, as per norm during the rainy season, stating that for some locals, the floods are like a festival.
Kelantan currently has 9 active Covid-19 clusters with the biggest being Mengketil Cluster (88 cases), while Halban Cluster (47 cases) recently recorded a jump of 18 new cases. Peringkat, Kota Bharu is currently Kelantan’s only red zone.

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COVID-19: Aktiviti balik kampung pada cuti Krismas punca peningkatan kes di Kelantan
Kelantan officials fear holidaymakers may trigger new Covid outbreak


Whoops, A Merdeka Parade Tank Broke Down Along Jalan Damansara

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A tank broke down along Jalan Damansara at the slip road near Carcosa to Kuala Lumpur Sentral.

According to a Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) spokesman, the tank was used for the Merdeka parade rehearsal on Friday morning (26 August).
The unfortunate breakdown caused slight traffic congestion in the morning.
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The Star reported that a few rangers arrived on the scene around 10.50am to help and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) was informed of the situation.
According to DBKL’s Kuala Lumpur Control and Command Centre’s Facebook, the stalled tank was successfully towed to the side of the road around 11.21am.
Netizens found the situation humorous and asked whether the tank stalled because it ran out of fuel.
Fortunately, we are not at war because imagine what would happen to us all. The enemies would have laughed at us if the tank stalled during a crucial moment.
On the other hand, a netizen said it showed that Malaysia is so peaceful that the tank was underused which led to the engine malfunctioning.
Imagine if we are at war…. the enemy must be laughing🤣— Ir_ Riaz🏴 (@riaz_ir) August 26, 2022

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80s Singer Rohana Jalil Dies

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Popular 80s singer Rohana Jalil passed away last night at the Chancellor Tuanku Muhriz Hospital in Kuala Lumpur.

She was 68.
Harian Metro reported that she passed away at 11.33pm with her husband and children by her side.
Originally from Johor, Rohana or her real name Dara Abd Jalil was known for hits such as Rayuanku and Naluri Cinta, among others.
She leaves behind husband Jahangir Khan, children; Rosella, Shakira Idora and Kilafairy, and grandchildren.
The singer was hospitalised since Ramadan this year for a leaky gut and had undergone surgery.
She was stable previously but her health was reported to have declined and she was unconscious since noon yesterday.
Rohana started singing in the late 70s and carved herself a spot in the local entertainment industry when she won first place in the 1981 Bintang RTM singing competition.
Shakira Idora, on Instagram said prayers for her mother would be held at the USJ9 Al-Falah Mosque after Zohor today. Rohana would then be laid to rest at the USJ22 Muslim Cemetery.

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Woman Found Bundle Of RM50 Notes At MY-SG Border Crossing, Money Still Unclaimed

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Imagine you are walking down the street and you see a bundle of money.

You pick it up and it has no indication of the owner.
Would you return it, and where?
What if it had RM50? What if it had RM500 or even RM5,000. Would that make you change your mind?
Would you be guilty of stealing if you keep it? Are you a fool if you return it?
Shedding Light On Human Nature
Contrary to what many of us assume about human nature, netizen Puteri Idayu decided to return a bundle of RM50 notes that she found.
She found the money at the parking lot of the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex at the Malaysia -Singapore border crossing.
She posted about the lost money in the Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers(MSBC) 马新过境者 Facebook page in an attempt to find the owner.
All the owner had to do is to tell her the exact amount of money in the bundle.

It Actually Matters That People Have Morals
The posting had since gone viral, with netizens praising her honesty despite no incentives for her to do so.
She gives hope that people are more inclined to be good, kind, honest and caring, rather than greedy, dishonest, selfish, unethical and self-interested.

At the time of writing, her posting had more than 1,200 comments and was shared more than 2,200 times.
Unfortunately, her ethical considerations led to dishonest behaviors in fellow humans.
Puteri Idayu said people had been contacting her to claim the money, but they could not provide the correct amount.

Hopefully, her example would make other people change their decision for the better if they ever found a wallet or money.
The world will be a better place when our actions are guided by ethical considerations and moral obligations toward others.

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No Longer 24/7, KL Sentral Will Be Closed From 11PM To 5AM

KL Sentral, the transportation hub in the heart of the city centre, will be closed from 11.00pm to 5.00am daily while the Movement Control Order (MCO) lasts.
All entrances into SSKL will be closed, including loading bays, parking, train platforms and the NU Sentral Mall.
Only the Hilton Kuala Lumpur & Le Meridian Kuala Lumpur entrance on Level 2 will remain open for emergencies and will be manned by Auxiliary Police.
The closure is in line with the collective decision yesterday by rail operators KTMB, ERL, and RapidKL to end their daily rail services at 10.00pm during the MCO.
Bus and taxi operators are also ending services at the same time.


CDC Warns Of Fungus Outbreak In The U.S., Netizens Worry “The Last Of Us” May Be Upon Us

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When we said we wanted Pedro Pascal, we didn’t mean the fungus too!

On Monday, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States of America (CDC) reported a drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungus that has been spreading rapidly through health care facilities in the U.S.
According to them, the fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris, or C. auris, can cause severe illness in people with weakened immune systems.
The number of people diagnosed with infections – as well as the number of those who were found through screening to be carrying C. auris – has been rising at an alarming rate since it was first reported.
The rapid rise and geographic spread of cases is concerning and emphasizes the need for continued surveillance, expanded lab capacity, quicker diagnostic tests, and adherence to proven infection prevention and control.CDC Epidemiologist Dr. Meghan Lyman
According to Lyman, the increases, especially in the most recent years, are really concerning as they’ve begun to see increases not just in areas of ongoing transmission, but also in new areas.
While the fungus is not a threat to healthy people, about one-third of people who become sick with C. auris die.
Additionally, the CDC also found that the number of infections increased by 59%, to 756, from 2019 to 2020 and then by an additional 95%, to 1,471, in 2021.
The researchers also found that the incidence of people not infected with the fungus but “colonized” by it increased by 21% in 2020, compared to 2019, and by 209% in 2021, with an increase to 4,041 in 2021 compared to 1,310 in 2020.
While this gives a reason for U.S. citizens to panic, Malaysian netizens did not fail to share their concern as well.
Many referred to this news as the start of the Last of Us – a 2013 action-adventure game turned series that is set in 2023, 20 years into a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection, which causes its hosts to transform into zombie-like creatures and collapses society.

Twitter user @LifeComplicate2 said:
Looks like season 2 is gonna be interactive@LifeComplicate2 Via Twitter
While another Twitter user @sushikimchiii questioned:
Wasn’t this how The Last of Us started?@sushikimchiii via Twitter
On the other hand, Twitter user @guudbwoi joked saying:
If this continues I guess you can say it’s going to be the last of us.@guudbwoi via Twitter
Twitter user @lilbabysongbirb said:
When I said give me Pedro Pascal, I DIDN’T MEAN PEDRO PASCAL FROM THE LAST OF US!!!@lilbabysongbirb via Twitter
With all the chaos going on in the world, maybe we do need Pedro Pascal after all.
What do you think?

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Malaysian Telcos Prohibit Sending Personal Information Via SMS From 2 July

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Telcos in Malaysia will ban the sending and receiving of personal data and phone numbers via text messages (SMS) starting 2 July.

The move is in response to the government’s crackdown on online fraud. The personal information prohibited from being sent includes bank information and ID card numbers.
This follows the blocking of sending any URL links via SMS since 2 May, under the direction of the Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
According to the FAQ on Digi’s official website, the above measures are valid even when the user is abroad or roaming.
Users will also not be charged anything for blocked text messages.
RM0 Starting July 2, SMS containing links, requesting personal data & phone no, will be blocked to prevent online fraud crime. Refer to MCMC website for info.— A M E (@ameelms) June 20, 2023
Telcos Recommend Sending Links Through Social Media Or Other Platforms
Digi pointed out that this measure cannot eliminate fraudulent text messages, and users must still be cautious.
As for whether users can share messages with personal information, phone numbers, and URL links with family members or friends, Digi pointed out that users can share this information through phone calls or other platforms.
Digi also reminded users not to click on messages from strangers or suspicious persons and not to respond and share personal information.
Meanwhile, Maxis recommends sending links through social media or other communication platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat.
Users Cautioned To Be Vigilant Against Fraudulent Text Messages
SMS contribute to fraud and scams because scammers use text messages to trick people into giving away their personal information, such as passwords and account numbers.
This is known as smishing, a common phishing scam through SMS messages.
Scammers also use malicious code installed on computers to redirect people to fake websites, known as pharming.
Scammers use spoofing to make it appear that the message is from a legitimate source.
This can make it difficult for people to identify fraudulent messages.
There are some good suggestions here, though I have a different take.1. MCMC's spoofing call taskforce should do more to blacklist VOIP companies that are used by scammers. Right now, scammers subscribe to their services and spoof phone calls of government agencies. https://t.co/gX1x2U1sqB— Ooi Beng Cheang (@luxentX) September 19, 2022
READ MORE: Man Loses RM4,600 After Clicking SMS Link, Scammers Use Barisan Nasional’s Name To Steal

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Can A Landlord Kick Out Tenants After They Have Moved In?

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Every time someone is evicted from their rental homes, for whatever reason, it brings up conversation of nightmare landlords and renter’s rights with a side of bigotry.

Just recently, a young Indian renter claimed he was coerced out of his newly rented room because the owner preferred to rent to Chinese tenants.

He was given only one day to pack up and move out. Naturally, netizens were furious.
While the reasons for eviction may vary from justified to dubious bias, the fact of the matter is: what kind of rights do renters have?
It all boils down to the tenancy agreement you signed. Not all tenancy agreements are written the same, so do your due diligence and check the terms!
However, in almost any case, landlords cannot immediately evict a tenant after they have moved in.
The only way a tenant can be evicted immediately is if they breached the terms of the contract, which is the tenancy agreement. So how does that happen?
Renting from owner
According to a property lawyer TRP spoke to, if there is a breach of contract, a typical tenancy agreement gives both the owner and the tenant sufficient enough time to rectify the problem.
Credit: Freepik
For example, paying your rent on time is part of the contract. However, tenants are given a reasonable time frame to ‘rectify the problem’ of a delayed payment of rent. As such, missing your rent by a day or two doesn’t make it a breach of contract.
Landlords have also signed the contract agreeing to rent the premises to the tenant for a stipulated amount of time, usually for a minimum of 1 year.
During this time, landlords do not have the right to evict the tenant unless the tenant explicitly breached the contract. In fact, according to Mukhtiar Kaur, a managing partner of Messrs Abd Halim & Associates, the landlord cannot simply evict the tenant even if the tenant refuses to pay rent under the Specific Relief Act 1960!
It is only until after the term of tenancy has ended that the landlord can request the tenant to move out, and sufficient time must be provided to do so, usually around 14 to 30 days.
Renting as sublet
Sublet is a practice of renting only one room in a residence. Usually in this case, the actual owner has rented the unit to the primary tenant who signed the tenancy agreement. Then, this tenant will look for other “sub-tenants” to sublet to.
In the case of subletting, there often is no sub-tenancy agreement to sign. Whether or not the actual owner agrees to the sublet, the responsibility of the sub-tenant will fall upon the first tenant whose name is on the tenancy agreement, according to Suraj Singh (Su), a senior real estate negotiator.
In this case, the owner technically has no right to evict the sub-tenant from the premise, as there never was a contract binding the owner and the sub-tenant.
You shouldn’t have to worry over needing to hurriedly pack up your life and leave.(Credit: Freepik)
However, if the tenancy agreement between the owner and the primary tenant included a clause that the premise cannot be used for sublet, then the primary tenant is in breach of contract.
When that happens, the owner has the right to evict the primary tenant, and subsequently the sub-tenant as well.
What happens if you are asked to leave?
If a tenant is asked to move out without having breached their tenancy agreement, they have no obligation to do so.
In fact, our source mentioned that the best thing for tenants to do during a rental dispute is to stay where you are. If the tenancy agreement was not breached, then the law is on your side. Until the tenant receives a court order to vacate the premise, they have the right to stay.
Tenants also have no fear of being forced out if the landlord threatens to cut the water, change the locks, or have items thrown out. If the landlord does so, they have breached the tenancy agreement instead.
Make sure you know what you’re getting into with the tenancy agreement.(Credit: Freepik)
While it is true that Malaysia once subscribed to the use of “self-help” eviction, where tenants can be evicted by force, the law was amended on 31 January 1992, which now protects tenants from coerced eviction.
If a landlord is found to have breached their tenancy agreement via unlawful eviction, the landlord may in turn have to compensate the tenant for additional losses such as costs of moving, rental differences, or even costs of a hotel if the tenant was unlawfully evicted at night with no place to sleep!
If you are having disputes with your landlord, now is a good time to check your tenancy agreement. But at least you shouldn’t have to worry about being forced out of where you live.

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Mat Rempit Street Race Accident In Penang Claims Another Casualty, Bringing The Total Now To Four Deaths

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Another Mat Rempit was confirmed dead, bringing the number of deaths to four in an accident involving several vehicles.

The accident happened at about 4 am on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway in Georgetown early Sunday morning.
North East District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong, said three other victims were seriously injured and received treatment at the Penang Hospital.
One victim is still in the red zone, and the other two are in the yellow zone.
He said the dead victims were between 17 and 25 years old while the injured victims were between 19 and 34.
So far, seven victims have been identified as involved in the accident. Four people were confirmed dead; three victims died at the scene while one died at the Penang Hospital.Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong on the overall casualties.
He added that all the victims involved in the accident were from Penang and Kedah.
The victims were Muhamad Eizreel Muhamad Roszadi, 25, Ahmad Haikal Naif Ahmad Nazrul, 19, and Mohd Syazwan Hakim Mohd Abdul Sani, 22.
READ MORE: [Watch] 3 Motorcyclists Died In Penang ‘Mat Rempit’ Race
Padan muka. Patut biar semua mati. Kurang sikit populasi mat rempit bangang. https://t.co/ICWWMQrLIh— 🏴 ج (@nzmkhld) July 17, 2022
Police Tried To Stop Them
Commenting further, Soffian said the investigation found that several motorcycles were suspected to be involved in illegal racing at 4 am on the route leading to the city centre.
The accident is believed to have occurred after several motorcyclists had lost control and crashed into each other.
The motorcyclists also crashed into two Perodua Myvi and Proton Waja vehicles from behind.
Before the incident, the Penang Contingent Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department and the North East IPD Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division had made initial patrols.
The move is meant as a precautionary measure to prevent illegal racing activities.
He said plans to arrest individuals involved in illegal racing had also been arranged before the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Who’s To Blame?
Shahiril Rohaiza Ramli, 46, is the mother of one of the victims.
She said his son, Muhamad Eizreel Muhamad, 25, got married at a young age, had two children aged eight and four and worked as a mechanic at a motorcycle workshop in Bukit Gedung, Bayan Baru.
It is understood that his wife was now pregnant with their third child.
Speaking to the press, she said her son has always been interested in motorcycles.
But he’s a good kid, responsible and cares about the family. I have advised him not to bring a speeding motorcycle. I also know his friends. They are good children and respect their parents.Mother of one of the victims, Shahiril Rohaiza Ramli, speaking up for her child.
Parents of other victims also spoke up for their children, insisting that the kids have been kind, loving and well-behaved.
Main basikal lajak jenayah, kononnyaRM20,000 denda / penjara untuk ibubapaDalam realiti, ibubapa tak kena apa2Anak2 yg tak mati, apa ajaran mereka?Takde hukuman, bakal jadi mat rempit pulaAnak org lain, pemandu kereta pulak kena jaga@PDRMsia buat undang2, kenapa pastu buta? pic.twitter.com/eL7pXme30D— Carol Cooky Ng (@carol_nst) April 16, 2022
Netizens are less sympathetic, saying that the Mat Rempits should have seen it coming.
They added that Mat Rempits are notorious for dangerous actions and disturbingpublic peace.
READ MORE: Confessions Of An Ex-Mat Lajak; He Moved On From Bicycle To Motorcycle
mat rempit mati katak ni benda normal dan tak perlu ada yang bersedih walaupun ahli keluarga sebab haqiem stopa pernah berkata "Andai kata suatu hari nanti aku mati dalam kelajuan, jangan menangis kerana aku sedang bahagia."— dini wang (@dnKimm) July 18, 2022
Budaya mat rempit adalah budaya menyusahkan orang. Bila hidup, menyusahkan pengguna jalan raya. Bila mati, menyusahkan keluarga sebab sedih ada anak beranak mati katak buat benda bodoh. https://t.co/8HA8mhWznD— Alfie (@alfiezik) July 18, 2022
Malaysia’s Fast And Furious
The term ‘Mat Rempit’ did not exist in the Bahasa Malaysia dictionary and was introduced and popularized by Malaysian mass media.
It is said that the word ‘rempit’ possibly originated from the English language, namely‘ramp it’ which refers to the racers pushing their bikes to the limit on the road.
In the past, the police have proposed that the word Mat Rempit be replaced with the term ‘road bully’.
According to police, the term Mat Rempit can become a pride element to this group that will encourage further illegal activities of similar nature.

Inilah jadinya…Inilah akibat nya dari mengangkat mat rempit jadi ikon permotoran . Menjemput mat rempit ke sekolah konon bg semangat peluang kedua !!! #HaqiemStopa #MatJargon #smksungaibesi https://t.co/tjImF2K984— einay (@yaniejela) July 17, 2022
Meanwhile, President of Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said the rempit and illegal racing culture should be eradicated early on with strict laws and enforcement.
He also called on parents to be more responsible in their parenting instead of being in denial.
Rempit and illegal racing usually take place at a specific location. Such hotspots should be identified.Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP on how to deal with the rempit menace.
He added that the authorities should also revoke the driver’s license of those involved in illegal racing.
READ MORE: [Breaking] Sam Ke Ting Allowed To Leave Prison After Public Outrage Over ‘Basikal Lajak’ Court Ruling
President of Mapim Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid (right). (Pix: Fernando Fong)

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All The Social Safety Nets We Could Find For Malaysians In Times Of Trouble

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Social safety nets, or social protection, is essentially a set of policies and programmes designed to ensure a basic standard of living in a nation. So, it’s often considered a human right.
Academics have continually emphasised its importance as a contributor to social and economic sustainability and development amongst the public.
Social protection works to reduce poverty and helps protect people from shocks such as health issues and loss of income. A comprehensive social protection system that covers the whole population is vital as poor coverage is often linked with national poverty issues.
Social protection in Malaysia
There’s three broad categories of social protection in Malaysia, namely:
social insurancepublic assistancelabour market incentives
However, social protection can also be easily identified as protection that promotes basic standard of living and protection that protects against shocks.
Basic standard of living
Public education
Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail
Primary and secondary education is free for Malaysians up to the completion of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Pre-university education in the form of Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) is also free while tertiary education at national universities are heavily subsidised.
Income supplementation
Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) is a cash transfer for the B40 group administered by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
Financial assistance is given throughout the year to households earning below RM4,000 a month and individuals earning below RM2,000 a month.
Credit: Bernama & BSH
Skim Bantuan Kebajikan is administered by the Malaysian Welfare Department for households and individuals that are poor or vulnerable.
The target group includes hard core poor and poor, old citizens, disabled, single mothers, orphans and victims of natural disasters who are eligible for cash transfers as well as other assistance.
Additional financial and welfare assistance is also given through state governments.
Pension & retirement benefits
Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail
The Employee Provident Fund (EPF) is a compulsory savings scheme especially for old age and retirement. However, a portion of the savings is allowed for specific purposes such as education, medical expenses and down-payment for first home purchases.
Enforced under the Employees’ Provident Fund Act 1952, all Malaysian private sector employees are covered by the scheme while non-Malaysians and self-employed Malaysians can join voluntarily.
Employer’s share to the EPF is at 12% or 13% (depending on employee wages) while employees can opt to contribute a minimum of 7% or 11%. Employees have the option to change the rate of contribution depending on the government’s policy in reaction to economic downturns.
Public sector employees and their dependents receive a pension through the Malaysia Pension Act 1980.
Protection against shocks
Selected provisions enacted for social protection in Malaysia.(Credit: International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly And Disabled, Vol. 5, (Oct.) 2018)
Healthcare
The point of pride for most Malaysians is the affordable public healthcare with basic treatment fees at only RM1.
The public healthcare system is heavily subsidised and available to all Malaysians.
While there is no national health insurance system, the MySalam scheme was introduced last year for individuals aged between 18 to 65 years old in the B40 and M40 groups (with yearly income below RM100,000).
Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur (KKKL) at Jalan Fletcher.(Credit: The Star)
Through this scheme, cash payouts are given upon diagnosis of certain critical illnesses and hospitalisation allowance in government hospitals. However, the registration is now closed.
A supplementary PeKa B40 scheme for individuals in the B40 group was introduced in April 2019 to sustain the healthcare needs of low-income groups by focusing on non-communicable diseases such as cancer and mental health problems.
This programme is available only to BSH recipients and their registered spouses aged 40 years old and above.
Social insurance
Under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 and Employment Insurance System Act 2017, employees earning below RM4,000 a month must make salary-deducted contributions to the Social Security Organization (SOCSO). It is optional for those earning above RM4,000 and the self-employed.
This insurance scheme covers injury or disability from workplace accidents as well as providing pensions for invalidity or death not related to employment.
Employees SOCSO are matched by employers and the rate differs according to wages (CHECK HERE).
Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail
A Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SEEIS) was introduced in 2017 for all taxi, e-hailing, and bus drivers who work full-time or part-time. The scope of SEEIS was expanded in Budget 2020 to other informal sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, own business and self-employed arts practitioners.
The Employment Insurance System (EIS) also offers two kinds of benefits, namely monetary benefits and job search assistance.
Those who are unemployed are eligible to receive job search allowance, reduced income allowance and training allowance.
The EIS is available to Malaysian citizens and permanent residents aged between 18 to 60 years old who are working in the private sector.
Social protection programmes in Malaysia.(Credit: International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly And Disabled, Vol. 5, (Oct.) 2018)

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[Watch] Rapper Caprice Gives RM10k Worth Of Petrol For Free, It Caused A Traffic Congestion

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Local rapper Caprice (real name Ariz Ramli) promised to give away RM10,000 worth of petrol to the public on 23 September.

All they have to do is to bring their vehicles – bus, van, car or motorcycle – to Petronas Jalan Jelatek II, Kampung Datuk Keramat in Kuala Lumpur around 2.30pm.
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The first ten recipients will also receive limited edition merchandise, a cap or shoes from the rapper.
However, Caprice also reminded Muslim men to perform their Friday prayers first before queuing for free petrol. He said he would turn away anyone queuing for the free petrol during prayer hours.
Netizens were grateful for his gift and wished him and his family all the best.
It caused a traffic jam
Hundreds of people happily turned up to fill their vehicles with free petrol on that day.
While it was a kind deed, the ‘giveaway event’ soon caused a bad traffic jam on the road and inside the petrol station.
The traffic mayhem was captured on video and uploaded to TikTok.
A man in the video could be heard complaining about the traffic caused by Caprice’s free petrol giveaway and claimed that the clout chasing inconvenienced others.
  @jirojisan1 kerana minyak free, semua sanggup beratur sehingga jem jalan #caprice #minyakfree #pru15 #buatduitbanturakyat #fypmalaysia #kualalumpur #bangbang #whatonthenewstoday ♬ original sound – AjWavy
  @daneerfaizal orang kampung dah mengamok…. adoii #hadir #support #orangkampung  …. #fyp #fyp #fyp ♬ original sound  – @blackpesol
Caprice apologises online
Through an Instagram post, Caprice apologised to all road users at Titiwangsa, Setiawangsa, and Keramat until Ampang for the traffic congestion he caused that day.
He explained that he didn’t expect hundreds of people to turn up and cause havoc on the road until it reached KLCC.
Although he had help from RELA and the police, they couldn’t manage the heavy traffic.
As the host, I’m sorry.Caprice on Instagram
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Additionally, the petrol station also ran out of petrol and had to be closed temporarily although there was still a long queue.
With the petrol station closed, Caprice expressed regret that some government servants, such as nurses and soldiers, didn’t get the opportunity to fill their vehicles.
He decided to hold another free petrol giveaway just for government servants and delivery riders in Kuala Lumpur and Penang next week.
Please pray for my team to get many things to treat the rakyat.Caprice on Instagram
A netizen who didn’t get free petrol after queuing for almost 3 hours was grateful for his next giveaway.

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‘Double 6’ Plane Crash Report To Be Declassified But Do You Know What It Was About?

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the final report on the 1976 “Double Six” plane crash in Sabah will be declassified.

According to The Star, the Transport Ministry is tasked with releasing the full report next week.
The Cabinet has decided to declassify the case report, which has been kept under wraps for the past 47 years, in the interest of the victims’ families and people in Sabah.
On 1 July 2022, former Sabah chief minister Tan Sri Harris Mohd Salleh filed a lawsuit through a judicial review application seeking to direct the government to declassify the report.
He named the chief secretary of the government of Malaysia, the transport minister, and the government of Malaysia as respondents, Malay Mail reported.
On 6 June 1976, the GAF Nomad N.22B plane carrying several Sabah political leaders crashed and there were no survivors.
Those who perished were:
Captain Ghandi Nathan, pilot and captain of the aircraftCorporal Said, the bodyguard of Tun FuadChong Thien Voon, Sabah Works and Communication MinisterDarius Binion, Assistant MinisterDatuk Peter Mojuntin, Sabah Minister of Local Government and HousingDatuk Salleh Sulong, Sabah Finance MinisterDatuk Wahid AnduDr. Syed Hussin Wafa, Director of State Economic Planning UnitJohari Stephens, trainee pilot with Sabah Flying ClubTun Fuad Stephens, Chief Minister of Sabah at that timeDatuk Ishak Atan, private secretary to Tengku Razaleigh (Malaysian Finance Minister at that time)
Australian GAF Nomad aircraft manufacturer launched an investigation to prove that the crash was not due to a mechanical defect.
The findings were not made public, but it was stated that they found no technical errors or sabotage as the cause of the air crash.
However, they discovered that the fault was due to a pilot error.
The aircraft’s storage space at the back of the aircraft was loaded with goods above the maximum load. It was said the goods were items such as golf equipment and colour television sets from Labuan’s duty-free port.
A super summary of the events
Tun Fuad Stephens of Sabah’s BERJAYA party was sworn in as the 5th Sabah Chief Minister on 15 April 1976.
On 6 June, Tun Fuad boarded the government-chartered plane with Tengku Razaleigh and the other BERJAYA leaders. They were en route from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu.
Tengku Razaleigh was initially on board the plane but allegedly left after he was invited by Harris Salleh to inspect a cattle ranch at Banggi Island. He also invited Abdul Rahman to follow him.
His private secretary, Ishak Atan, decided to remain on the plane to prepare documents for the Petronas deal signing ceremony in Kota Kinabalu.
According to reports at the time, Tun Fuad’s son, Johari Stephens (25 years old then) was a trainee pilot and he asked whether he could ride in the aircraft’s co-pilot seat. The request was granted and they took off from Labuan.
Tun Fuad’s plane took off first followed by Harris’ plane.
The flight from Labuan to Kota Kinabalu usually takes around 40 minutes, so they should have landed at Kota Kinabalu International Airport about 3.30pm.
Peter Mojuntin’s eldest son, George Mojuntin, was one of the eyewitnesses of the crash. He was playing golf with his friends nearby when the plane crashed into the Sembulan Sea while trying to land at the airport.
The plane reportedly approached from the north when it seemed to stall mid-air with one wing dipping down and the whole plane spiralled one and a half turns into shallow waters that were three feet deep.
Residents nearby allegedly heard the explosion and saw the aircraft broken into two with the cockpit embedded in the sandbank.
Police Commissioner Yusof Khan and Tun Fuad’s brother Ben Stephens were the first at the scene.
Yusof said the plane was a total wreck and he had to cut open the aircraft. The harsh impact caused the mangled bodies to converge near the cockpit except for one who was strapped in the safety belt.
All 11 bodies were beyond recognition except for Peter Mojuntin’s face. Yusof said he was horrified because most of BERJAYA’s senior leaders perished.
The deaths left a vacuum in BERJAYA’s party leadership and created five vacant Sabah state assembly seats. On 21 June 1976, Barisan Nasional accepted the applications from BERJAYA and USNO to join the coalition.
The Double Six Monument near the Grace Garden housing complex in Kota Kinabalu served as a memorial of the tragedy.
The stone monument is obelisk-shaped and erected on the exact spot of the crash.

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[Watch] Uncle Entertains Himself And Other Road Users With Karaoke In A Traffic Jam

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Traffic jams are a bore and it can be hard to stay awake on the road after a long day at work.

Some of us have employed various methods to entertain ourselves while on the road such as listening to the radio, putting on podcasts, or even singing along to the radio.
A recent viral video showed a fellow driver who took it up a notch by having his own karaoke session from his car while stuck in traffic.
With his window wound down, he belted a song into the microphone in his hand. A car next to his noticed this and captured the partial performance on video.
  @ceo_of_supplier Hidup hanya sementara..Jangan stres-stress.. Tgk pakcik ni ..steady ♬ original sound  – Ceo Of Supplier ☑
Netizens were entertained by the man’s antics and said it was a good idea to release stress after work while sitting in a traffic jam.
Others expressed their wish to join the man’s singing session and thought it was a great idea to keep boredom at bay.
Although it looks like a fun idea, some netizens wondered whether it’s against the law and if drivers will be summoned for singing with a microphone in the car.
At the end of the day, it’s still important to make sure our eyes are on the road for everyone’s safety, including ours.

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Police To Call Up Organisers Of Istana Negara Gathering

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The police have found that the group that gathered outside the Istana Negara did not present any application to hold the gathering yesterday (24 August).

The group called Pertubuhan Jalinan Perpaduan Negara Malaysia (PJPNM) gathered outside the palace around 2pm to ask the Agong to grant former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a royal pardon.
READ MORE: Bossku Supporters Want King To Grant Najib ‘Royal Pardon’ But There’s Also Petition Against It
The police statement said there were roughly over 300 people at the gathering.
The group also chanted “Hidup Najib dan Bossku” while waiting to hand over the memorandum at Gate 3 of Istana Negara.
There were no notices to the police for the gathering. We will call up the organisers and record their statement.Brickfields OCPD Assistant Commissioner Amihizam Abdul Shukor
Brickfields police advised the public not to be involved in any gathering that did not get approval from the authorities.
Anyone with information can contact KL police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or any nearest police station.

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Sitting Too Long Is Not Good For Your Health

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Did you know that the human body is built to stand upright and move? Apart from your bowel system, your heart and cardiovascular system work effectively when you’re upright.

Hence, it’s a no-brainer that sitting on your bum for way too long at work will affect you negatively in the future. Extended sitting here means that you’ve been sitting on your chair or bed for several hours a day without moving every few hours.
When you sit, you use less energy compared to when you stand or move.
Research has linked a lot of health concerns to a sedentary lifestyle. Some of them include these:
(Credit: Public Health Malaysia)
Cancer
Well, of course, you won’t directly have cancer ASAP after sitting for far too long but, the risk for it, in the long run, is there.
Emerging studies have found that sitting too long can increase your chances of developing some types of cancer.
According to Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD, professor in the Department of Behavioral Science at MD Anderson, extended sitting raises your risk of colorectal, ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Anxiety
According to a study, the risk of both anxiety and depression is higher in people who sit more compared to those who don’t.
This could be due to the fact that people who sit more miss out on the positive effects of physical activity and fitness.
This is particularly true for those who have too much screen time alone. It can lead to social withdrawal which in turn makes you have social anxiety.
It may also disturb your sleep, which will hence, increase your anxiety symptoms.
Dementia
Research finds that those over 60 who sit for long periods watching TV or engaging in other passive, sedentary behaviours may be at increased risk of developing dementia.
(Credit: Freepik)
Uninterrupted sitting for long periods of time is linked to reduced blood flow in the brain which in turn increases the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Obesity
When you sit for far too long, your body’s ability to process fats is decreased.
To break it down to you, lipoprotein lipase is an important enzyme that your body produces to break down fat in your blood.
When you sit, your body’s production of lipoprotein lipase drops by about 90 percent, which makes it very difficult for your body to use fat. When your body doesn’t use fat, it gets stored.
Diabetes
Sitting can lead to insulin resistance, which can cause type 2 diabetes.
Studies show that even five days of lying in bed can lead to increased insulin resistance which will cause your blood sugars to increase above the healthy level.
Heart Disease
Sitting for 6 to 8 hours daily was associated with a 13% higher risk of heart disease.
When you spend too much time sitting, the blood flow slows down, which allows fatty acids to build up in the blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease.

As mentioned before, a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of diabetes as well as obesity, which are two risk factors for heart disease.
Brittle Bones
When you sit regularly for extended periods of time, your bones get weaker and your entire skeletal system can experience negative effects, including pain, bone spurs, inflammation, and other symptoms.
In older adults, the natural ageing process, increased sedentary hours and decreased weight-bearing activity can all contribute to accelerated bone loss and weakness.
Blood Clots
Sitting too long such as binge-watching or travelling in a vehicle can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which is a blood clot that forms in the veins of your legs or arms.
The blood clot can travel up to your lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism, which can be serious or even fatal.
Early death
Sedentary behaviour can also increase your risk of dying, either from heart disease or other medical problems.
In a study that tracked more than 100,000 adults from 21 countries for more than 10 years, more time spent sitting during the day was tied to a higher risk of early death and heart disease.
(Credit: Freepik)
Combine prolonged sitting and physical inactivity, the effects could be as harmful as smoking!
Tips to reduce prolonged sitting
However, some research also found that if you do strenuous exercise for 60 to 75 minutes per day, you can combat the dangers of excessive sitting.
To prevent health complications from sitting for too long, here are some tips recommended by Public Health Malaysia.
Sit at a 135-degree position to reduce pressure on the back of the bodyHave movements every 30 minutesStand up and walk around while the TV is playing commercialsDo light exercises while watching the screen such as shaking your legsLimit sitting time and do light exercise regularlyTake the stairs instead of an escalator or lift (depending on fitness level)Drink plenty of water
Untuk mencegah komplikasi kesan kepada kesihatan akibat duduk terlalu lama– Duduk pada kedudukan 135 darjah untuk kurangkan tekanan pada bahagian belakang badan– Lakukan pergerakan setiap 30 minit– Bangun apabila televisyen menyiarkan iklanThreadhttps://t.co/XoARx9jlwi pic.twitter.com/J78Pgegwhe— Public Health Malaysia (@health_malaysia) January 26, 2023

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No More ‘Traveller’s Pass’ Needed For Malaysians To Return Home Starting 4 July

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With the country’s healthcare situation post-pandemic seeing positive results, Malaysians returning from overseas no longer need to fill in the Traveller’s Pass feature on the MySejahtera mobile app starting 4 July.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was quoted as saying that this would be able to ease locals returning to the country.
The removal of the requirement will happen in stages, and we will also be easing travel back to the country for those with social passes, student visas and permanent residence, for which the date will be announced soon.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail.
However, this is only applicable to Malaysians. Foreigners are still required to download the MySejathera app and fill in the Travellers Pass before entering the country.
Khairy said that this was in order to track infectious diseases like Covid-19 and Monkey Pox potentially entering the country from abroad.

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“No. None Of Our Riders Have Covid-19,” Says Food Delivery Service

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A viral video made the rounds on WhatsApp recently, claiming to show that a delivery rider had contracted the coronavirus and that the food delivery service was worried that he had infected their customers.
It even showed a person being carried out on a stretcher by people in protective clothing.
It turns out that the entire thing was just another fake Covid-19 story.
Foodpanda Malaysia explained in a statement today that they were aware of the video, which was shared along with a message saying it had taken place at an apartment complex in Old Klang Road.
“We would like to verify that after checking with our rider fleet that there has been no suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases among our riders,” read the statment.
The original video was apparently copied from a completely unrelated Facebook post.

They also pointed out that there were other messages, videos, and voice notes circulating about them.
“We urge Malaysians to rely on credible and reliable news sources that are approved by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as well as to not share unverified information especially during this sensitive time.”

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“This Is Absurd” Netizens Enraged After Child Abuse Picture Goes Viral

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Asian parents are famous for their authoritarian parenting styles.

And it’s true; we’ve all seen the Asian parent stereotypes on social media, whether as memes or video skits, proving that Asian parenting may be trying to the children at times.
But what draws the line between parenting and child abuse in an Asian context?
Recently, a viral picture of a badly beaten child made its rounds around social media, causing a hot debate between netizens of all walks of life.
The picture that was posted by Twitter user @PiaPinah_MH read:
Saya kurang setuju pendekatan sebegini digunakan untuk mengajar anak. Sakit! Saya sudah melalui zaman kena libas pakai parang, ranting Bambu, kayu api dan rotan dan semua tu menjadikan saya manusia. Jangan compare zaman kita dengan zaman modern sekarang ini.@PiaPinah_MH via Twitter

https://twitter.com/PiaPinah_MH/status/1651052985135558658?s=20

While it is unknown who the child is, it did not stop several netizens, including Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman from dropping their thoughts about the situation as well.
In a tweet, the former Bersatu Youth chief said:
This is absurd. I understand we have different opinions on how parenting should be. However, if it involves hurting our daughters or sons, this is where we draw the lines.Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman
Following close behind, Twitter user @deityong_ said:
I’d never do this to my kids later when I have one. It’s more painful to watch them like this. Before kahwin do discuss with your partner too about your parenting style. I prefer soft parenting. So, no rotan.@deityong_ via Twitter
Another Twitter user @KuzaiSenpai said:
Kid’s need to be loved. What we faced in the past doesn’t mean our child should.@KuzaiSenpai via Twitter
Meanwhile, Twitter user @didysemata said:
A lot of people don’t know that you CAN raise a child to be a good person WITHOUT hitting them even once. Don’t come at me saying “elok je besar jadi manusia” while keeping all those heavy scars on you. You sound like you have unresolved trauma.@didysemata via Twitter
Gentle Parenting: What is it and why should more parents adopt this method?
Gentle parenting is an evidence-based approach to raising happy, confident children, according to several studies done in the past.
This parenting style is composed of four main elements — empathy, respect, understanding, and boundaries — and focuses on fostering the qualities you want in your child by being compassionate and enforcing consistent boundaries.
Besides that, gentle parenting focuses on a child’s cognitive state to establish certain guidelines and boundaries that are age-appropriate and beneficial to their development.
Because this approach to parenting is meant to foster positive traits in children, gentle parents model their own behaviour around their children based on what they expect to see from them.
Research suggests that gentle encouragement also may reduce the risk for anxiety.
Nevertheless, at the end of the day, children will behave age-appropriately and it’s up to us as parents and the adults to teach them in a growth-promising method that does not involve fear and abuse.

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Selangor Reports Most Cases Today With 891, But Mostly From Teratai Cluster Involving Top Glove Employees

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Selangor has reported the most number of new Covid-19 cases today, with 891 cases. This is followed by Sabah with 267 cases and Negeri Sembilan with 146 cases.

According to a press statement by Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, approximately 87.3% of these cases were from the Teratai Cluster alone. Which recorded 778 new cases today.
Since the cluster was announced on 7 November, a total of 6,603 individuals have been screened. Out of the total, 5,056 individuals tested positive.
Those positive, 6.5% (331 individuals) were Malaysian citizens, while 93.5% (4,725 individuals) were non-Malaysian citizens.
Besides that, 1,501 individuals in the cluster tested negative, and another 46 are still waiting for their results.
FYI, yesterday, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the government has extended the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from 1 December to 14 December at the workers quarters of Top Glove where the Teratai Cluster was identified.
Overall, for the past week, states across the country have shown more stable numbers with regards to daily cases reported.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General of Malaysia
Meanwhile, Dr Noor Hisham also stated that most of the new cases reported recently involved those at construction sites and factories, adding that the high number of cases today were due to the expansion of active case and close contact tracking conducted by health personnel in the field.
Status Terkini COVID19, 1 Dis 2020Kes sembuh=1,552Jumlah kes sembuh=56,311 kesKes baharu positif=1,472 kes(kes import=5 kes tempatan=1,467)Jumlah positif=67,169 kesKes kematian=3Jumlah kes kematian=363 kesKes dirawat di ICU=120 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan=44 kes pic.twitter.com/S4ZItRp90q— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) December 1, 2020

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Malaysians To Receive Prihatin Financial Aid Starting Next Week

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Good news Malaysia!
Payments for the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) financial assistance scheme rolled out by the government to relieve the burden of the rakyat during the Covid-19 pandemic will be distributed next week.
According to the Finance Ministry, the aid program will be given out starting Monday (April 6), instead of its original date previously set at the end of the month.
Benefits received by the Malaysian B40 and M40 group.(Credit: LHDN)
Financial payouts will be made in 2 separate phases to nearly 7 million Malaysians with a total cost of more than RM9 million.
The RM20 billion Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) was unveiled by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in early April in order to supplement the economy as well as the rakyat during this critical global crisis.
For more information on BPN and how you can apply for the aid, check out our quick guide, HERE, or check out the list of benefits Malaysian’s are entitled to receive as part of the ESP, HERE.
Malaysians are also reminded to only refer to official and validated sources and to be aware of scams asking for personal private information for the BPN aid.

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