Thousands Of Expats And Foreign Investors Set To Leave Malaysia Under MM2H New Requirements

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, our once growing economy has been throttled. Achieving a balance between public health and and resuscitating the economy is the equivalent of walking a tight rope.

While most consider businesses and trades of all kind when it comes to the topic of economy, there is one element that is often left out.
Expats and foreign investors
Though minimal in quantity compared to other economical contributors, expats and foreign investors do play a key role in keeping our economy afloat, and equally important, maintaining international relations.
As such, we would want to take good care of this group, and ensure certain levels of security for their residency in Malaysia, which was done via the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program.
How (did) MM2H work?

MM2H is a visa initiative coined by the Government to promote our country as a desirable place of residence, for foreign citizens. Successful applicants would be eligible for a renewable multiple entry-visa, making travel pretty much worry-free.
Of course, such a privilege would come at a certain cost, or shall we say, have certain requirements.
For instance, the minimum monthly income for an applicant was RM10,000, the minimum fixed deposit was RM150,000, and the  minimum liquidity requirement was RM350,000 with a yearly visa fee of RM90 and a duration of 10 years.
Granted these numbers do look high, however considering an expat’s income and financial stability, it’s not something entirely difficult to put together.
Evidence of this is shown by the 57,478 MM2H visa holders, including dependents, we have today. From this number, an approximate RM40.6 billion has entered our nation between the program introduction in 2002 until 2018.
What has changed?
Our country, much like every other country in the world, has been facing tough times because of the pandemic. Therefore, as any nation would, ours has taken measures to cushion the blow Covid has had on our economy.
The measure taken by the Government on the MM2H program however has been deemed “unfair”, “drastic” and even “ridiculous”, as shared on the Change.org petition against the motion.
Now to the differences between then, and now:
Minimum monthly income increased to RM40,000 (300% increase)Minimum fixed deposit increased to RM1 million (600% increase)Minimum liquidity requirement increased to RM1.5 million (400% increase)Yearly visa fee increased to RM500 (600% increase)Duration of MM2H visa reduced to 5 years
Why the “drastic” change?
The Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz had announced the changes on 11 August, saying it was to mitigate local “concerns” on foreign citizens, and to stimulate the economy.
One might ponder however, was this the right move, in such an era of uncertainty, when individuals and businesses alike are seen scrambling to hold on to and acquire anything that they can? It is no secret that these are turbulent times for global economy, taking into account too that we are forecasted for a 0% GDP growth this year.
The government understands the rakyat’s concerns and worries about foreign citizens entering the country through the MM2H programme, which is feared to increase the flood of foreigners in Malaysia. Therefore, the government has agreed to set a ceiling number for MM2H applicants and dependents at no more than one percent of the total number of Malaysian citizens at one time.Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz
Contradictions
Looking into his statement however, Independent News Service ran the numbers and found that 1% of Malaysians is approximately 319,000 people, in comparison to the MM2H visa holders that total to about 1/6th of that amount.
Questions were also raised on the estimated 3 million “low-skilled” foreign workers from countries such as Indonesia, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and whether or not they are “disturbing” Malaysians in terms of job opportunities as much as the expats allegedly are.
Independent News Service also reported that Industries Unite (IU) and MM2H Consultants Association labelled the changes as shocking, drastic, unreasonable and even down-right unacceptable for some.
“It is unethical to subject them to the new requirements. This shifting of the goalposts will reduce foreigners’ confidence in our government. Drastic changes will tarnish our image and will make us the laughingstock of the world. Many expatriates under the programme are convinced that the government is looking to remove them from the country in light of the new requirements and conditions announced,” the two said in a joint statement.
The question is, how will foreign nations and investors view Malaysia in comparison to  neighbouring countries and their foreign policies? Will the Home Ministry’s move play out as Ahmad Dahlan said, or otherwise?

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Why Dr Noor Hisham Shouldn’t Be The Health Minister

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Praise, both local and international, has been heaped upon Malaysia’s Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah and his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic here.
So much so, that some have suggested that Dr Noor Hisham replace his boss, the current Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
This is also in part because Dr Adham has been less than well-received after making comments regarding warm water and the number of countries that exist.
It’s an almost impressive feat seeing as he’s only been the Health Minister since March 10th, or about 41 days.
Dr Adham also recently blamed his predecessor, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, for a religious event which resulted in the largest cluster of infection here.
In response Dzulkefly pointed out on Facebook that he had been vacated of the post four days before the event due to a period of political turmoil.

This entire exchange is important to note for those who had called for Dr Noor Hisham to be made Health Minister.
You see, Dr Noor Hisham has held his position for 7 years. During that time he has served under three health ministers; the two aforementioned and Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam before them.
This is because there are two sections in the government; Dr Noor Hisham is part of the Civil Service and Health Ministers are part of the Executive branch.
The Executive branch will change according to the political landscape; as parties rise and fall, and as members within those parties gain favor and lose favour.
Because of that, no matter how much they care about public health or however good they are at it, Health Ministers have to continuously play politics and are (usually) first and foremost skilled politicians.
Meanwhile, the best of the Civil Service are appointed based on merit, remain apolitical, and because of that can hold their position regardless of which political party is in power.
Dr Noor Hisham is such as civil servant and it has allowed him to continue to focus purely on the subject of public health without fear or favor since 2013, as his bosses come and go.
If he were to be appointed to the position of Health Minister, he would have to become a politician to retain the post and would eventually lose it anyway as the political wheel turns.
Because of that, it might be better for the public health if he never becomes Health Minister and stays director-general for as long as possible.
At the moment, Dr Noor Hisham is simply too good to move and all we can do is look after him while he looks after us.

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Agong Has Not Drawn His Salary Since Covid-19 Pandemic Started

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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had not taken a salary since Covid-19 hit the country.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this was because the King empathised with the economic hardship faced by the people.
I want to inform you that Tuanku Agong has refused a salary since Covid-19, earlier than me. Your Majesty has not drawn any salary from the government since Covid-19.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on the King not drawing a salary.
Anwar made the remark during a press conference after recently chairing a Cabinet meeting in Putrajaya.
CAKNA RAKYAT | Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah tidak mengambil gaji sejak COVID-19 melanda negara.Perdana Menteri menyifatkan Seri Paduka cakna dengan keadaan ekonomi yang menekan kehidupan rakyat. https://t.co/qu2ucOU8MI pic.twitter.com/cosPaN4gcs— Buletin TV3 (@BuletinTV3) December 14, 2022
Previously, Anwar had taken a stance not to receive a salary for the post of prime minister as a way to restore people’s confidence, especially in the unity government he led.
Anwar was sworn in as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia on 24 November..The Cabinet also agreed to carry out a salary cut of 20 per cent every month to show solidarity with the people’s hardships, notably rising prices.
Previously, the King had also taken a pay cut and other austerity measures.
Agong Cancels Raya Open House and decreed that his salary & Payments be reduced by 10% https://t.co/8PMk8h1UfM pic.twitter.com/tjlAkTBqzx— George Gerald (@GeorgeGerald) June 11, 2018

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Penang Could Be Green Zone By The End Of April

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As of 18th April, Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow revealed that the state has had 4 consecutive days with zero new Covid-19 cases.
If this continues on for 14 days, the entire state could be declared as a green zone by 27th April.
Based on the latest statistics by the Health Ministry, Penang has 119 reported cases of Covid-19 with three orange zone districts and twoÂ  districts as yellow zones.
Orange Zone – Seberang Perai Tengah (40)Orange Zone –  Timur Laut (32)Orange Zone – Seberang Perai Utara (23)Yellow Zone – Barat Daya (13)Yellow Zone – Seberang Perai Selatan (11)

Terdapat penambahan zon merah menjadi kepada 29 mengikut statistik terbaru sehingga 12pm, 17 April.Daerah terbaharu zon merah ialah Kulai di Johor. Terus patuhi PKP, duduk di rumah, penjarakan sosial termasuk di tempat kerja dan kerap basuh tangan. #KitaMestiMenang pic.twitter.com/W8wVX3klcd— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 18, 2020

The Chief Minister also revealed that Seberang Perai Selatan could achieve the green zone status on 21st April if no new cases are reported in the upcoming days.
The hopeful news comes along as the increase in national Covid-19 cases appear to be slowing down. On 18th April, Malaysia recorded 54 new cases, the lowest increase since the Movement Control Order (MCO) began on 18th March.
Just a week ago, Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah stated that the MCO is already showing signs of success in reducing the infection of Covid-19 in the community.

Latest update for #COVID19 in Malaysia, April 18. Of the 5,305 cases, more than half have recovered and been discharged. The country's recovery rate 58.5%    is among the highest worldwide with the fatality rate of 1.7%.@WHO @WHOMalaysia @DrAdhamBaba pic.twitter.com/mihG2D65Kx— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 19, 2020

However, he also warned that we must continue adhering to the MCO and practice social distancing to prevent a new wave of infection.

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Sweden Just Became The World’s 1st Smoke-Free Country. Can Malaysia Do The Same?

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Imagine living somewhere where almost nobody smokes cigarettes. Where you don’t have to worry about used cigarette butts littering the ground, secondhand smoke polluting the air or sick and suffocating people suffering in the hospitals.

Sounds too good to be true, right? Not for Sweden it’s not! In case you missed the recent news, the Scandinavian land of ABBA, IKEA, and social justice is on track to becoming the first “smoke-free” country in the world.
But what does that mean?
Sweden is well ahead of schedule in achieving the World Health Organization’s (WHO) target of reducing the prevalence of tobacco use among adults to less than 5% by 2025. A similar target was set by the European Union (EU), which wanted its member states to be smoke-free by 2040.
According to Sweden’s Public Health Agency, fewer people in the country smoke now than before.
“Between 2004 and 2021 daily smoking in Sweden decreased among the population aged 16–84 years. 6% of both men and women smoked daily in 2021.” The Public Health Agency of Sweden.
In a span of just 15 years, Sweden managed to lower its smoking rates by more than half, from 15% in 2008 to 5.6% in 2022. This is quite a feat, considering that the average smoking rate in the EU is 23%, meaning that Sweden is years ahead of targets. It’s expected that the country will be smoke-free by the end of 2023.
(Credit: Smoke Free Sweden 2023 via YouTube)
In comparison, the smoking rate in Malaysia only fell from 25% in 2010 to 21% in 2020, and it’s estimated that about 5 million Malaysians smoke today.
A smoke-free society
(Credit: Kristaps Solims via Unsplash)
According to estimates, 8 million people die prematurely each year because of smoking-related diseases like lung disease, heart disease, stroke and cancer, and around 100 million people have died since the world started keeping track. Things are so bad that the WHO labels tobacco use as an epidemic and urges countries to implement immediate measures to put an end to it.
A report published by the Malaysian Health Ministry (KKM) estimated that around 20,000 people in the country die from smoking each year. The report also states that a large majority of Malaysian smokers are bitterly aware of the harmful effects that smoking cause and are planning to quit eventually.
Former KKM Minister Khairy Jamaludin once mentioned that one in 10 men and one in nine women in the country are at risk of getting cancer from smoking.
In comparison, with such a low smoking rate, Sweden is said to have the lowest tobacco mortality rate in the region. This means that fewer people perish from smoking-related illnesses.
But how did the Swedes do it? Did they just ban people from smoking or impose exorbitant taxes or fines, or criminalize smoking altogether?
No, they did it the Swedish way by implementing effective tobacco control measures like restricting marketing, enforcing smoke-free environments, and providing cessation support for smokers by letting them switch to alternative products that are less harmful than cigarettes.
How to quit like Sweden?
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Sweden’s smoke-free society is largely attributed to its implementation of tobacco harm reduction (THR) policies to reduce the risk associated with smoking cigarettes. This is done by providing smokers with alternatives like e-cigarettes and vapes, nicotine products like patches, and snus—a moist tobacco product that you put under your lips and has been a long tradition in Swedish culture.
This move towards embracing THR and making smoke-free alternatives more available and affordable has managed to convince many smokers in Sweden to switch and quit traditional cigarettes, and the results speak for themselves.
Sweden has also managed to influence a smoke-free generation where only around 3% of its youths smoke.
By making smoking alternatives widely available and affordable, and providing its people with support and proper regulations, Sweden has helped reduce harm to smokers and help them quit. And by doing so, improved its denizen’s health, happiness, and freedom.
But what about Malaysia? Can we become smoke-free too?
(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon via Malay Mail/ E-Liquids UK via Unsplash)
Well, we can if we want to! By adopting the right policies and making alternatives safe, available and affordable, Malaysia too can follow in Sweden’s footsteps.
The country’s recent move in introducing the Control of Tobacco Product and Smoking Bill 2022 and removing smoking alternatives like e-cigarettes and vape liquids containing nicotine from the Poisons Act 1952 sets the ground for moving Malaysia in the right direction by taxing and regulating nicotine-laced products like vapes with the aim of reducing the country’s smoking habits.
Taking quite extreme measures by banning vape, nicotine or cigarettes, is quite drastic and cannot be done by any country in the world. Many choose to smoke even despite the various campaigns done. While we are running a campaign about the negative effects of smoking, we also continue implementing this taxation measure just to prevent the substances from becoming widely available and cheap. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim via Bernama.
Although we’re still far behind in terms of embracing THR strategies, with the willingness to change our mindsets and our policies, we too have the potential to make smoking a thing of the past. So let’s do it! Let’s together make Malaysia smoke-free.

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THE SWEDISH EXPERIENCE: A ROADMAP TO A SMOKE FREE SOCIETY
Sweden’s Stunning Smoke Free Success Provides a Road Map That Could Save Lives of Millions
Sweden is about to become the first smoke-free country
The Public Health Agency of Sweden: Tobacco and nicotine products
Smoking rate in Malaysia fell to 21% in 2020, says WHO report
Our World In Data: Smoking
CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES ON TREATMENT OF TOBACCO USE DISORDER
Malaysia to introduce law to ban smoking for people born after 2005: Khairy
Local Tobacco Products and Smoking Control Bill to protect youths from picking up smoking, vaping
Vape Tax A Moderate Approach To Regulate Smoking Products - Pm Anwar
Smoking in Europe: Which countries are the most and least addicted to tobacco and vaping?


Moving House? This Moving Service Disassembles And Assembles Your Stuff Too

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For many people who wanted to move houses this year, plans were faced with delays and uncertainties as the country battled the pandemic.

However, now that the economy and state borders have opened up again, these plans are swiftly back in action. Now, in their excitement, new tenants and homeowners face another hurdle of moving to a new place: the actual moving part itself.
Anyone who has moved houses can tell you how troublesome it is. It’s time-consuming and requires lots of prior planning, sorting, packing, and organising. It requires hiring movers and hoping they don’t damage your goods in the process.
And a lot of packing. So many boxes to carry!(Credit: Envato)
However, Lalamove’s new moving solutions are aimed at helping ease your worries about moving with customizable services nationwide.
Disassembly & assembly
Yeah, you read it right. This moving service also helps you disassemble and re-assemble your furniture!
This means that instead of struggling to get it done by yourself, just have your Lalamove delivery people help with the heavy lifting and hard work.
Yeah, chairs are clunky to move, but if you break it down to all its pieces, it’s a piece of cake.(Credit: Lalamove)
All you need to do is sit back while the professionals pack up your home, furniture and all included, and unpack everything just the way you like it.
Fast same-day booking
More and more driver of large vehicles such as 4×4, vans and lorries have joined as Lalamove delivery partners. Hence, if you want to book a lorry for house moving, you no longer need to run around finding the best quotations and planning weeks in advance.

Lalamove can instantly match your order with their lorry fleet. In fact, you could even get a lorry to help you move out within the same day!
Transparent pricing system, no hidden costs
The worst thing is if you’ve booked a lorry without a prior agreed-upon price because charges differ based on what you’re moving. Suddenly, on the day of, you get charged an extra RM100 because the movers need to move a fridge, or if they show up with a bigger vehicle.
Luckily, you can rest assured that Lalamove’s prices are fully transparent with no hidden costs. The prices are charged fairly by delivery distance and the type of delivery vehicle.
The app tells you everything you need to know upfront.(Credit: Lalamove)
You can see the total price from their app immediately before confirming an order, and what you see is what you pay. No surprise fees on the app!
Even if you’re not sure if you will be able to make the appropriate dates for moving, just go ahead and book the vehicles in advance anyway, since there’s no need for an advance deposit. However, if you want to cancel the booking, be sure to do so before the driver heads over to your pick-up location or you might need to pay a penalty fee.
Wide range of vehicles
The lorry need to pack up a 3-storey house is very going to be very different from a tiny studio apartment, which is why Lalamove has a wide range of vehicles to choose from and order instantly.
Whether you need a car, a 4 x 4 pickup truck, 7-ft or 9-ft vans, or even 10-ft to 17-ft lorries, they have all the right sizes for the things you need to move.
Car, van, truck, lorry. You name it, they got it.(Credit: Lalamove)
The prices and holding capacity are clearly indicated on the app! They even have suggestions of what size of vehicle you should order depending on the stuff you have.
Interstate? No worries
Lalamove is currently operating in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor. Besides offering on-demand deliveries within these areas, customers can also book for long distance or interstate delivery services through the app!
This means that you can now easily move your home anywhere in Peninsular Malaysia from Klang Valley, Penang and Johor through Lalamove.
The Lalamove vans will get your stuff where it needs to be.(Credit: Lalamove)
In fact, many businesses are also leveraging Lalamove’s long haul delivery fleet to support their interbranch logistics systems, shipping their products easily from Klang Valley, Penang, and Johor to the whole of Peninsular Malaysia.
Real-Time GPS tracking so your stuff won’t get lost
Through the Lalamove app, customers can also track the real-time location of their goods and driver at any time through the GPS tracking system.
This greatly improves the safety of the goods during the deliveries, and gives customers a peace of mind, because you always know where they are.
On the move, fast!(Credit: TRP)
Additionally, you won’t need to sit around and waste time wondering when your driver would come. Simply check where they are on the map, which will also allow you to prepare everything before they arrive for the smoothest move.
In this digital age, many services have begun to digitalise, including house moving services that have become easier and more convenient now with Lalamove! With just a few taps on your phone, Lalamove’s delivery vehicles are at your call to move your things quickly and instantly.
To experience the fast and convenient house moving services by Lalamove, just download the Lalamove app now!

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PAS Congratulates Anwar, Will Mull Offer For PN To Join Unity Government

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PAS today congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia.

Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan in a statement said the party was confident Anwar would be able to shoulder his responsibilities well in a just and merciful manner.
On the Prime Minister’s offer for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to be part of the unity government, PAS said they would discuss the matter with their components in the coalition.
They would also take into account the views and readiness of the rakyat on this matter, especially those who had voted for them in the 15th General Election (GE15).

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So…Three New Covid-19 Clusters Appeared Over Merdeka Weekend

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As Malaysians rested on one of the last few three-day weekends of 2020, Covid-19 clearly did not as the Health Ministry announced that three new clusters had appeared over the long weekend.

Two clusters were detected on 30 August, MV Glen Cluster and Telaga Cluster in Selangor and Kedah respectively, while Bunga Cluster in Negeri Sembilan was detected on National Day, 31 August.
Here’s what you need to know:
MV Glen Cluster – Klang, Selangor
Credit: Fung Weng Cheong/Malay Mail
This cluster emerged from a ship docked in Port Klang, Selangor when a crewmember (Case 9,286) tested positive for Covid-19 on 25 August.
Subsequent screening of the entire ship’s crew until 30 August revealed another Covid-19 positive patient aboard.
The second patient in this cluster is a Malaysian who was an agent appointed by the shipping company. Six other individuals who were close contacts of the two have tested negative so far.
Credit: @KKMalaysia/Twitter
According to the Health Ministry, active case detection and screening of close contacts are still ongoing while they investigate the source of the infection.
Sanitisation and disinfection activities have been carried out on the ship in question.
Telaga Cluster – Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah
Credit: Clinical Research Malaysia
This cluster was detected when hospital staff (Case 9,284) in Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah came tested positive for the coronavirus on 24 August.
Subsequent screening of close contacts revealed another hospital staff (Case 9,334) to be positive (Case 9,334) on 30 August.
However, the two hospital staff members are not involved in the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
Further investigation revealed that two Covid-19 positive cases (Case 9,306 and Case 9,291) reported earlier were also close contacts with the index case.
On 31 August, another close contact tested positive – bringing the total cases in Telaga Cluster to 5 infections.
Credit: @KKMalaysia/Twitter
The Health Ministry assures that the operation of Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah is not affected and sanitisation and disinfection has been carried out.
Active case detection is currently ongoing as the ministry investigates the source of the infection.
We’re still investigating the source, but there’s a high probability that it is from community infections.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Bunga Cluster – Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
This new cluster involves cremembers of a ship at Port Dickson in Negeri Sembilan, but the Health Minister assures that this is an isolated cluster.
The ship involved has a travelling history from Singapore’s port, with 34 crew members on duty.
All of the ship’s crew have been tested for the virus, and four tests have come back positive while pending the results of 24 tests.
Credit: @KKMalaysia/Twitter
The four infected patients have no symptoms and have been admitted to Sungai Buloh Hospital.
There is no risk of a community infection because this is an imported cluster isolated to a ship.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
The ship in question has been sanitised and disinfected.

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 30 Ogos 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia
Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 31 Ogos 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


Police Arrests Woman Who Insulted Police Officer

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An alleged policewoman who was caught on video insulting a lower-ranked police officer at Taman Sri Gombak, Batu Caves, on Thursday (15 June) has been arrested by the police.

Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar said the woman was arrested today (18 June) around 1.20pm at Gombak police station.
The police also confiscated a phone from the 35-year-old suspect and will be investigating the case under Section 506 and Section 186 of the Penal Code, and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act.
The suspect will be granted bail once the investigation is complete because there are several other reports lodged against the same suspect.
Previously, the suspect was seen on video berating a lower-ranked police officer. Her actions have been criticised by netizens.
READ MORE: [Watch] Woman Claiming To Be Senior Police Officer Insults Lance Corporal

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Selangor MB: Water Supply To Resume By End Of Day

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Selangor Chief Minister Amirudin Shari has made a personal visit to Sungai Selangor Phase 2 after the announcement of massive water cuts across Klang Valley again.
The cuts happened as pollution of raw water resources were detected in Sungai Selangor at 2am this morning. Pollution recovery efforts are currently in full swing to remove the pollutants from the water.
The pollution rate earlier today was at 1 TON, and regular water supply cannot resume until the readings drop to 0 TON.
Credit: Amirudin Shari/Twitter
However, the good news is that according to current readings, the pollution is expected to be removed by this afternoon.
Once the water is cleaned up and ready, supply will resume in stages, so it may still take a while for you to have running water again.
Amirudin also noted that a police report has been lodged regarding the pollution and that an investigation is underway.
Mengikut trend perkembangan bacaan semasa, pencemaran dijangka akan pulih pada petang ini. Bekalan air akan mula disalurkan secara berperingkat selepas itu. Laporan polis telah dibuat berhubung kes pencemaran. Siasatan sedang dilaksanakan. pic.twitter.com/QnMPmay2OB— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) October 19, 2020

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Mâ€™sian football fans attacked at last nightâ€™s World Cup qualifier match in Jakarta [Videos]

Last night was a particularly exciting moment for Malaysian
football fans as our national team, Harimau Malaya, went head to head with
Indonesia for the World Cup qualifying match in Jakarta.
It was even more thrilling as Harimau Malaya emerged victorious with a 3-2 score against Indonesia after 15 years at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium aka Gruda squad’s fortress.

Credit: FAM/Facebook

Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a euphoriant celebration turned ugly as Malaysian football fans were assaulted during and after the match at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.

Ultras Malaya yang datang disambut dengan balingan batu😢 Datang nak tengok bola bukan membunuh .
stop la dengan mentaliti sampah tu . FIFA patut banned je dorang ni🚫. pic.twitter.com/RhMHxJouKb
— fÃ¡dizsem🕊🇲🇾 (@fadryyy_) September 5, 2019

Amongst the legions of psyched Mâ€™sian supporters was Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman who took to Twitter to share the ugliness they witnessed at the Malaysia-Indonesia World Cup qualifier.

Sebentar tadi saya bersama penyokong2 Harimau Malaya menyaksikan Kelayakan Piala Dunia di Stadium Gelora Bung Karno. Objek besi,botol & suar dicampak kpd kami beberapa kali. pic.twitter.com/BxKscJvXsq
— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 5, 2019

In the tweet, Syed Saddiq states that metal objects, bottles and flares were hurled at them a couple of times during the match.

We were sitting with the Malaysian fans and there were multiple objects thrown at us including water bottles, metal objects, flares and even a 📱
Malaysian fans remained resilient and kept their cool despite lots of provocation. Congrats & well done #HarimauMalaya pic.twitter.com/fSNOvQiY4S
— Kamles Kumar (@Kama7esh) September 5, 2019

Football fans at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta.(Credit: @fiq4h_/Twitter)

It got so bad that the match had to be stopped for 10 minutes halfway through as some Indonesian supporters tried to ram into Malaysian supporters in the stadium.

This is what happened in GBK Indonesia. Some of the Indonesia supporter came to Mâ€™sia side and stole a flag. They shouted â€˜Mâ€™sia itu anjingâ€™ (Mâ€™sia is a dog). They threw a powder bomb while yelling Mâ€™sia pulang (go home Mâ€™sia) #HarimauMalaya @FIFAcom @ultrasmalaya07 @SyedSaddiq pic.twitter.com/myrutdvA8h
— Craig Ansibin (@craigansibin) September 5, 2019

The police had to come in to calm things down.

Worried about the supporter though. This looks bad. They are being quarantine too#HarimauMalaya #Malaysiapic.twitter.com/C3EwhkcxBd
— AraDan-L (@AraDan_L) September 5, 2019

When the match ended with Malaysiaâ€™s win, thatâ€™s when things
turned really UGLY.
Some Indonesian supporters were apparently incensed by the
loss in their own backyard and tried to take their anger out on the Malaysian fans
that were present.

Scenes from Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta during the match.(Credit: @SCBarai/Twitter)

Riots broke out outside the stadium and several fans were injured. Berita Harian confirmed that at least 2 Malaysians were sent to the hospital.
One fan broke his hand when he fell while fleeing the attacks while another sustained head and back injuries from projectiles.

Credit: Berita Harian

Syed Saddiq and several Malaysian fans had to be quarantined in the stadium for their own safety, waiting for things to calm down outside.

Malaysian football fans quarantined after the match.(Credit: @iamhareh/Twitter)

All 24 Malaysian players and squad officials were also
placed into armoured vehicles so they could safely reach their hotel.

Syed Saddiq confirmed that the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) will be filing an official complaint to FÃ©dÃ©ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). He will also be filing an official report to the Indonesian government on the incident.

â€œGangsterism will not be tolerated at all. The safety of Malaysian players and supporters are my top priority.â€ â€œThis is such a sad moment for the football industry as itâ€™s supposed to be a medium of unity. I promise to demand justice for Malaysians.â€
Syed Saddiq via Twitter.
Despite the acts of violence shown at the match last night. Several Indonesians took to social media to profusely apologise for the shameful behaviour of their countrymen.

Im sorry minister.. There still suporter kampungan in Indonesia.. Thats why our football never go the top.. https://t.co/2z2D9Z0IZo
— NalaR (@Paltiwest) September 6, 2019

Mohon maaf atas kelakuan supporter Indonesia…. semangat timnas….#kitagaruda pic.twitter.com/bQHcCBBZYy
— Riza Putera (@RizaPutera20) September 5, 2019

Translation: “I’m sorry for the behaviour of the Indonesian supporters.”

Tahniah malaysia,saya Rakyat Indonesia Memohon Maaf karena Suporter kami datang ke Stadium Tanpa Membawa Otak nya
— Agus Septiyan Kamal Sitorus (@GusTianKamal) September 5, 2019

Translation: “Congratulations Malaysia. I as an Indonesian apologise for our supporters who came to the stadium without their brains.”
Today, Indonesia’s Minister of Sports, Imam Nahrawi has formally apologised to Syed Saddiq and Malaysians for last night’s incident.
Syed Saddiq & Imam Nahrawi.(Credit: Antara News)

“My presence is to directly convey an apology on behalf of the Indonesian people and government for the unpleasant and ignorant incident triggered by supporters (of Indonesia) as we both witnessed last night.”
Imam Nahrawi, Indonesia’s Minister of Sports via Antara News.

We understand that Malaysians are angered by last night’s incident, but do remember that the acts of a few are not a reflection of the entire nation.
Our apologies for the following bad language but we wholeheartedly agree with @hxsm‘s sentiments:

anyways don't spew hate against a whole nation because of the dumbfuck actions of a few. if you do that you're a dumbfuck too.
just look at the countrybol cutiepies and gtfo kids
— hxsm (@hxsm) September 6, 2019


Escape Penang Operator To Reopen KidZania Singapore In 2024

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Escape Penang developer Sim Leisure Group is set to turn KidZania Singapore around and plans to reopen the now closed child-sized city theme park in the first quarter of 2024.

It was reported that Sim Leisure Group had recently acquired KidZania Singapore for about RM380,000.
The Khazanah Nasional Berhad owned KidZania saw the national fund inject RM165.52 million into the project in 2016, according to The Vibes.
After having purchased KidZania Singapore’s non-movable assets in December 2020, Sim Leisure Group recently leased the premises from Sentosa Development Corporation.
In an announcement to the Singapore Exchange, Sim Leisure Group said after the purchase of the non-movable assets, the company were in touch with KidZania in Mexico to secure exclusive licence to operate the KidZania Concept in Singapore.
The soon to be reopened KidZania in Singapore will be run by Kids Edutainment Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sim Leisure Group.
In an article on Little Day Out, Sim Leisure Group founder and chairman Datuk Sim Choo Kheng said he personally loved the KidZania concept created by Xavier Lopez.
Sim described it as awesome and said the opportunity to take over KidZania Singapore was something he never imagined he would be a part of.

I am very confident with our 30-year track record, starting from scratch to become one of the leading attractions businesses in the world, and our time-proven management approach, KidZania Singapore will be a runaway success. This time I will make sure KidZania Singapore is here to stay.
Datuk Sim Choo Kheng, Sim Leisure Group founder and chairman
Khazanah And KidZania
Back in 2020, when KidZania Singapore was shut down, much like many other leisure-related businesses around the world due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it went under liquidation, owing about $50 million to Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels (TARH).
TARH is the leisure and tourism branch of Khazanah Nasional and Boustead Holdings Berhad.
The Singapore Business Times had in November 2020 reported that Sim Leisure Group was looking to acquire KidZania Singapore for RM3.8 million.

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[Watch] Why It’s Cruel To Scare Kids With Latest TikTok Prank Using Pontianak Screams

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Many people have a hard time coming up with pranks that are fun for everyone and don’t harm anyone.

Recently, a TikTok prank went viral because it scared children for the benefit of the parents and the audience.
The TikTok prank works this way: a parent or an adult plays a track with a ‘Pontianak’ screaming sound and quickly locks the door behind them to trap their children inside a room with the imaginary Pontianak laughing away.
  @naomineo Apologised with tears already 😭 #ghostprank #fyp ♬ suara kuntilanak – solehudin1294
In some videos, parents put a filter showing an imaginary ghost or monster in the room to heighten the child’s fear and elicit a better ‘viral’ reaction.
The prank would result in their young children scrambling to get out of the room to escape an invisible monster.
When the children realize they’re stuck in the room with no escape, they start crying and pulling the door knob. The children’s fear becomes an amusing watch to the parent and the audience.
READ MORE: ‘Prank’ Budak Kecil Dengan Audio Hantu Mengilai, Trend TikTok Ini Dikecam Ramai
Why it’s harmful to children?
Some netizens criticised adults, especially parents, for scaring their children for “fun” and social media likes.
A Twitter user Amirul @amirulruslam said parents shouldn’t instil fear in their children because it would raise their children into adults who fear ghosts.
It can become a cycle of emotional abuse when the same people who scared them in childhood continue to mock them for being afraid when they’re an adult.
Since fear and trauma takes hold differently for different people, a netizen explained a scared child might end up following their parents everywhere because they feel insecure and anxious.
betul nak pergi basuh tangan dekat dapur pun ajak teman……— Faah 🍉 (@fafaahfah) August 11, 2022
For impressionable young children, an adult who abandoned them during times of need can lead them to distrust their parents and the sense of security provided.
While it’s true that some of us managed to grow out of our fears, it’s also true that some do not and are unable to recover easily. Why potentially cause children harm when the adults in their life should protect and guide them?
According to Dr Bess de Guia, a psychiatry consultant at The Medical City (TMC), instilling undue fear in children can cause damaging psychological scars in the long term.
A prank might start out harmless. However, if the fear in children develops, the scarred children can develop problems such as phobias, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic attacks.
Does this mean all pranks are bad?
For illustration purposes. Image: TRP File
Psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore said that pranks have a level of aggression in them.
…That’s just not our role to deliberately cause kids to be upset for no good reason, for our entertainment.Psychologist Eileen Kennedy-Moore
While that might be, it doesn’t mean families should do away with pranks altogether. Pranks that are done right don’t cause stress, anxiety, or sadness in children or embarrass them.
Pranks that are done right could become a fun bonding experience with the family and become ‘funny’ family stories that can be retold in a positive light.
So how do you prank the right way? Here are some things to be mindful of when planning a prank or a surprise:
Make sure the parent is the butt of the joke.Keep it silly and goofy, not scary or cruel.Know your kids. Some kids do not like pranks or surprises so parents have to respect that.Don’t post the videos of your kids online, especially when the prank doesn’t go well. Please protect their privacy.

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[JUST IN] Full Lockdown From June 1 Till June 14, Says PMO

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A total lockdown will come into effect from 1 June till 14 June 2021, according to a statement that came from the office of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin dated today (28 May 2021).

This means that for two weeks all social and non-essential economic and service sectors, as defined by the National Security Council (MKN), will not be allowed to operate.
This decision was made after taking into account the current situation of COVID-19 transmission in Malaysia as the daily number of cases has exceeded 8,000 and active cases exceeded 70,000. To date, a total of 2,552 people have died as a result of this epidemic and the number of deaths is increasing. The existence of new variants that are more virulent with high and fast infectious rates also affects today’s decision.Statement from Prime Minister’s Office dated 28 May 2021
The statement says that daily cases are rapidly increasing as of late and the capacity of hospitals to treat Covid-19 cases across the country are increasingly limited.
This lockdown will be considered Phase One and if it succeeds in reducing daily Covid-19 cases, the government will carry out Phase Two.
During Phase Two, which will last for four weeks after Phase One ends, some economic sectors will be allowed to operate that do not involve large gatherings and can practice physical distancing.
If Phase Two is also successful, Malaysia will go into Phase Three which is identical to the current Movement Control Order (MCO) during which social activities are not permitted but almost all economic sectors are allowed to operate subject to strict SOPs and limited physical presence at workplaces.
However, the decision to transition from one phase to the next phase will be subject to the risk assessment by the Health Ministry. The assessment will be made based on the development of daily cases and the capacity of hospitals across the country to treat Covid-19 patients.Statement from Prime Minister’s Office dated 28 May 2021
The government says they will ensure the public health system will not collapse and all manner of support and assistance will be given to the Health Ministry to increase the capacity of hospitals across the country. The government also said it would increase the vaccine rollout in the coming weeks in order to achieve herd immunity.
Following the government’s decision to implement a full closure of economic and social sectors, the Finance Ministry will detail assistance packages to the people and the affected economic sectors. An announcement on these assistance packages will be made soon.Statement from Prime Minister’s Office dated 28 May 2021
They also advise all Malaysians to remain disciplined and always adhere to established SOPs for breaking the chain of Covid-19 infection, and of course to advised everyone to STAY AT HOME, in order to flatten the infection curve.

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“Consumers Come First”, Says KJ To Pharmacists On Covid Self-Test Kits

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Yesterday, 2 September, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) announced a new price cap on Covid-19 self-test kits.

According to Sinar Harian , this gave way to disagreement from the Malaysian Pharmacists Society (MPS), who felt they would lose out after the lowering of the price ceiling.
Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin, along with KPDNHEP however chose to ‘side’ with the consumers in decreasing their financial burden due to the high price of self-test kits.
I understand there are parties who are unsatisfied, however we side with the consumers and the decision has been made.Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin
The statement was made in a press conference today, where he responded to the concerns of MPS, who requested for the price change of the kits be postponed to a later date, allowing them to sell their remaining stock which was bought at a higher price.
“If you get a month to clear your stock, the rakyat will be the ones effected. They will have to continue paying RM40,” said Khairy.
In relation to the announcement made yesterday, Khairy also mentioned that they will look to further decrease the price of self-test kits in the future.

https://twitter.com/Khairykj/status/1433280365766971402

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How Upin & Ipin movie made it to Oscar 2020 nomination list for Best Animated Film!

Earlier this year, Boboiboy director, Nizam Razak made a bold claim that Malaysian animation was better than Hollywood.
Reasons given included local animator’s speed and ability to deliver quality work with just a fraction of the time and budget of a blockbuster film.
While there were some skeptics at the time, it turns out that this might be true as the Upin & Ipin movie has made it to Oscar 2020 nomination list for best Animated Feature Film!

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 Filem “Upin & Ipin Keris Siamang Tunggal” disenaraikan bersama 32 filem animasi antarabangsa yang lain bagi pencalonan Oscars 2020. . Terima kasih rakyat Malaysia di atas sokongan luar biasa kepada filem ini. . #UpinIpin #Lescopaque #oscars2020
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â€œThank you Malaysians for the incredible support of this movie,â€ reads the caption as it announced that Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal was listed among 32 animated films around the world for the Oscars 2020 nomination.
The movie produced by Lesâ€™ Copaque Production Sdn Bhd was submitted in the Animated Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards thatâ€™ll take place next in February next year.
Alongside big-name films such as Frozen 2 and Toy Story 4, the locally made film is officially in the running for best Animated Feature Film.

Screenshot from Oscars.org

However, it is NOT an Oscar nominee yet. The nominations for the Animated Feature Film category will be announced on 13th January 2020.
That does not mean that this is any less of an achievement
though. Each year, hundreds of submissions are sent to the Academy Awards.
To be shortlisted is an extremely prestigious honour.
This would also be the FIRST Malaysian animated film to make it to an Oscars list.
Malaysiaâ€™s first Oscar bid was back in 2004 with Puteri Gunung Ledang, but the film failed to earn a nomination.

Puteri Gunung Ledang(Credit: The Star)

So what are the chances of Upin & Ipin getting the coveted
Oscar nom?
Weâ€™d say itâ€™s pretty  good.
Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal also made headlines in September when the movie won best feature film in Monteal International Film Festival Animation 2019 (ANIMAZE).

Credit: @lescopaque/Facebook

Since it’s release in March 2019, the Upin & Ipin movie has also been rapidly conquering cinemas around the region.
While it became the second highest grossing animated film in Malaysia, the movie also managed to crack into Indonesian and Vietnamese theaters alongside Singapore and Brunei.
What’s more, the Mandarin dubbed version of the film is also planned for released in China this year.
That’s not all. To meet the nomination criteria, Upin & Ipin: Keris Siamang Tunggal will be screened in Los Angeles, USA from 9th November.
So, American audiences can soon meet and fall in love with Malaysiaâ€™s favourite twins!

Weâ€™ll be keeping our fingers crossed that Upin & Ipin make it to the final Oscars nomination!
It would be AMAZING to see Malaysian faces walk the red carpet amongst the most glamorous faces in the world and hopefully bring home the coveted golden statuette.
Oh My Gosh, I Won An Award! GIF from Award GIFs

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Pfizer Vaccine Passes Conditional Registration, One Step Closer To Becoming Available To Malaysians

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The National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) has given a conditional registration for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He tweeted the announcement, saying that with the registration, the vaccine is inching closer to becoming available to Malaysians.
I was just informed by @DGHisham that NPRA has given conditional registration for the Pfizer vaccine. We are still waiting for a few additional info from Pfizer but this means it can be used in Malaysia. Congratulations NPRA on the quick registration.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) January 8, 2021
In terms of vaccine availability, Khairy said that Malaysians would not be able to choose which vaccine they would receive as it would be “a big logistical nightmare” based on reports from The Star.
He said vaccines will instead given based on the government’s mapping plan and insists that regardless of which vaccine is given, it will be safe for Malaysians.
The Minister also dismissed allegations of the government bowing to pressure from anti-vaccination conspiracy theorists by making Covid-19 vaccination voluntary among Malaysians.
Khairy explained that the government wants its citizens to be comfortable and confident in their willingness to be vaccinated.
He also criticised politicians who are currently vying for a General Election, especially with daily Covid-19 cases reaching an all-time high, saying that it’s not the right time.
It’s not only the grassroots; the public do not wish to have elections (before the vaccine arrives here). There are some politicians who called for elections and this is an irresponsible stance.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via NST
The Minister also said that comparisons to recent elections like the ones in Singapore and New Zealand shouldn’t be made as they were held on smaller scales and with high compliance towards the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
It was evident during the Sabah state elections that we could not adhere to the SOPs, especially the politicians. Thus, it is not suitable to hold elections (based on the current situation). I have seen some of those who called for elections in Facebook posts (pictures) and they were not even wearing face masks and shaking hands with peopleScience, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via NST

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Health D-G Will Not Hold Daily Covid-19 Press Conferences Starting Next Week

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We will not see beloved Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah daily anymore, as he will stop holding the everyday press conferences starting Monday.
Dr Noor Hisham and his war generals have been diligently hosting the live press conferences everyday since February 27 except for two days, once on May 9 and once on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
He assures the people that Covid-19 updates will be published daily, but in a press statement instead. There may be other opportunities to see him at a live broadcast, but it will no longer be an everyday affair.
This decision was made because Covid-19 cases in Malaysia have been steadily declining recently. Infection rates are slowing down and there isn’t as much stress on the healthcare system anymore as the curve has essentially been successfully flattened.
For updates on the current Covid-19 situation, you can check out the MySejahtera app or follow the Ministry of Health on their social media.

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We Tried The Tealive Strawless Cup To See How Well It Actually Works

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By now, everyone knows how wasteful bubble tea is, with the copious amount of single-use plastic generated per cup. Because of this, many Malaysians are pushing for reusable cups and metal straws.

Everyone has seen this image of bubble tea cups at SS15.(Credit: Facebook)
In response, Tealive has introduced a new Eco Strawless Cup specially designed for their line of drinks, meant to be reusable, as part of their sustainability campaign.

The Eco Strawless Cup has three parts: the lid, the topping ‘basket’, and the cup itself. The cup is designed for you to be able to get a good amount of toppings with every sip without the need for a straw.
While it seemed impressive on paper, we were curious as to how well it actually did its job, and whether or not the cup was truly worth it as a sustainable option or was it merely another gimmick.

https://www.facebook.com/tealiveasia/posts/954578418355611

At first glace, the cup seems pretty decent. The plastic is soft, but still stronger than their disposable single-use plastic cups. The lid has two openings: one wide-mouth for toppings, and a smaller one for a straw.
While the lid seemed pretty leak-proof, we would still recommend carrying it with your hands instead of putting it in a bag.
Instructions for the cup are simple: twist the mouth over the toppings for small toppings like pearls, or halfway for large toppings like pudding. Then, just drink as usual.
The toppings sit near the top of the cup, not settled at the bottom.(Credit: TRP)
To our surprise, it seemed to work pretty well with Tealive’s signature classic milk tea with pearls. Each mouthful offered a good amount of toppings with the drink.
However, don’t expect it to provide the exact same bubble tea experience, even if the taste is basically the same.
It’s not the same satisfaction as vaccuming balls into your mouth with a straw. Now it’s more like three balls in a mouthful.Louis to TRP
Whether or not the strawless cup is a good sustainable alternative would depend solely on the user, however.
Naturally, it would only work if you bring it into a physical Tealive store to save on disposable cups. However, if you are more of a delivery fan, then it doesn’t make sense to get one because you won’t get to actually use it.
The disposable single-use plastic cup (left) and the reusable strawless cup (right).(Credit: TRP)
For frequent Tealive consumers, however, it’s a good step in the right direction, especially since it is relatively cheap to get at just RM4 with any drink purchase. (Or RM13 by itself with a RM10 voucher.)
I drink Tealive a lot, so I’ll probably just carry the cup with me. It’s light and easy to bring around.Louis to TRP
All in all, it’s a pretty decent way for Malaysians to get started on their sustainable journey without giving up their bubble tea drinks or spending too much money on reusable containers.

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Health DG Squeezes In Time To Perform Surgery Even While Busy Leading Nation Against Covid-19

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Despite the arduous journey in leading the country’s Covid-19 fight for months, Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah still managed to squeeze in some time to perform surgery.
Sharing pictures of the operating team decked in surgical scrubs, face masks and face shields, Dr Noor Hisham said that he found time to perform a thyroid removal surgery (thyroidectomy) for a patient diagnosed with right dominant multinodular goitre this morning.
Indeed it was refreshing to be in the operating room again to calm my “withdrawal symptoms” and meet all my OT staff. I was also briefed on the workflow and SOP for Covid-19 positive patients that have to undergo surgery.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General via Facebook.
Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah with the surgical team decked in SOP-compliant gear in the operation theatre this morning.(Credit: Noor Hisham Abdullah/Facebook)
The hardworking Health DG also took the opportunity to heap praises for the frontliners, stating his amazement at their ingenuity, strength and creativity.
Aside from his duties as the nation’s Health DG, Dr Noor Hisham is also a senior consultant surgeon in Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery at Hospital Putrajaya. He is a trained surgeon with a Master’s degree in Surgery and a Doctorate of Medicine from UKM and specializes in endocrine surgery.

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Covid-19 Update: World Exceeds 50M Cases

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The novel coronavirus first made its appearance via a series of respiratory illness cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China at the end of last year.

It was then declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO) when the outbreak began to spread via human contact to other parts of the world in January of 2020.
In March, WHO then announced that the novel coronavirus, now known as Covid-19 as a global health pandemic, the second pandemic since the H1N1 outbreak in 2009.
Global Top Countries
It has been almost 11 months since the widespread of Covid-19. Such an outbreak has caused massive losses globally with many lives taken by the virus.
According to the Worldometers website, there are approximately 50 million Covid-19 cases worldwide to date, followed by 1 million deaths and 35 million in recovery.
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As seen by BBC News, countries with the largest amount of cases include The United States with 9.6 million cases and 235,000 deaths followed by Brazil with 5.6 million cases with 162,000 deaths.
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Additionally, India is reported to have approximately 8.4 million cases with deaths of about 125,000 while the United Kingdom has cases of up to 1 million and 48,000 deaths.
Top Countries In Asia
Cases are also steadily on the rise in Asia, with Southeast countries like Malaysia reporting to have approximately 41,000 cases and 294 deaths, and Singapore with a total of 58,000 cases.
Indonesia, on the other hand, recorded a sum of 3,000 new cases and 74 deaths yesterday, totalling up to 437,000 cases and 14,000 deaths.
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Other countries such as China, recorded 33 new active cases today bringing the total to 86,000 cases, while Japan has approximately 107,000 cases and 1,000 deaths.
South Korea is reported to have roughly 27,000 cases with 477 deaths with the Philippines gaining 2,000 more active cases and 54 deaths yesterday taking the totals to about 396,000 cases and 7,000 deaths.
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Many countries are currently resorting to lockdowns and the practice of social distancing in order to curb the spread of this virus.

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Nationwide CMCO Ending Soon? We’ll Know On Friday

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Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that he would announce any updates to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforce across the country, this Friday (20 November 2020).

The CMCO enforced in Peninsular and East Malaysia – except Perlis, Pahang and Kelantan – was scheduled to end on 6 December.
The minister explained that the Health Ministry (MOH) had been tasked to conduct Covid-19 risk assessments to determine if the CMCO was still necessary, especially in states that have seen improvement in declining cases.
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He said that the CMCO in these areas could come to an end sooner than expected if MOH deems it is safe to do so.
Although I previously mentioned that the CMCO will be enforced for one month, I’ve also mentioned that we will be making evaluations every two-weeks… MOH will present their findings this Friday… We don’t know yet, so wait and pray.Said Ismail Sabri during a live press conference on 18 November 2020
Previously, the National Security Council (NSC) mentioned that the CMCO might be ended earlier if infection numbers dropped in affected states.
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Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah had also stressed that the nationwide CMCO had not been a failure and was successful at keeping down the number of new cases.

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Azmin Tasked To Lead PN’s Charge In Selangor As Parliamentary Seats Allocation Finalised

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Selangor Perikatan Nasional (PN) has finalised its parliamentary seat allocations in the state, with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and PAS will contest in nine constituencies each with the remaining four constituencies to be contested by another component party, Gerakan.

PN has also tasked senior minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, who is also the former Selangor menteri besar, to lead the charge for the coalition back in his former backyard.
According to Selangor PN vice-chief Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari, all three PN’s component parties have agreed in principle to contest seats they wanted inside the Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) stronghold in the upcoming general election.
“Selangor PN has also appointed liaison chiefs in the respective parliamentary constituencies,” Rashid was quoted by Free Malaysia Today, adding that the pact’s focus right is strengthening the coalition’s machinery in the state.
The Bersatu man added that PN is looking to wrestle Malay-majority seats from PH in GE15 and increase non-Malay voters’ support, as PH no longer enjoys the kind of support it did in the 2018 general election.
 “In the last general election, the Malay-majority constituencies backed PH because UMNO was weak. As that wave of support for PH is now gone, we have a chance,” he said.
PN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu had last month said that the coalition seat negotiation among its three component parties was almost complete.

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Resuscitate Your IG Feed At TeamLab’s Light Art Exhibit In Lalaport BBCC

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Since the pandemic has made our Instagram feeds a little bland, having TeamLab’s light art exhibit in Malaysia might be just what we need to jumpstart our social posts.

teamLab, an international art collective from Japan, is bringing its popular light art installations to Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (Lalaport BBCC) in Kuala Lumpur.
It’ll be teamLab’s first major outdoor exhibition in Malaysia (so all of you better be on your best behaviour and not destroy it!).
The light art exhibit, ‘Resonating Microcosms,’ will be open to the public from 4 August to 30 November 2022. And get this, admission is free!
teamLab’s artworks often inspire a sense of wonder in an immersive environment by combining art, science, technology and the natural world.
Colourful ovoids make up the Resonating Microcosms exhibit. Image: teamLab
Based on teamLab’s official website, it’ll be an outdoor exhibit at the mall’s Central Rooftop Garden on Level 4.
There’ll be two art installations: ‘Resonating Microcosms – Liquefied Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset’ and ‘Resonating Trees.’
The first features colourful ovoid sculptures that can change into a total of 57 newly-defined Liquefied Light Colors.
The shiny silver surface of the ovoids will reflect the world around them during the day. Image: teamLab
During the day, the shiny silver surface of the ovoids will reflect the world around them.
Guests can interact with the ovoids via touch and see the ovoids change colours and emit sounds in unison. It’ll be as if you got transported into another fairy tale realm.
The colourful trees form the Resonating Trees exhibit. Image: teamLab
Surrounding the ovoid exhibit are coloured trees making up the ‘Resonating Trees’ installation.
These colourful trees will blink with coloured lights in reaction to the presence of people. It’ll also emit sounds as guests walk by.
The exhibit will open daily from 10am to 10pm. Since it’s a light-based exhibit, it’s probably best to come in the evening so you can experience the art installations in both day and night.

About teamLab
teamLab has held numerous exhibitions worldwide, including in New York, London, Paris, Singapore, Silicon Valley, Beijing and Melbourne.
They have also set up large-scale permanent exhibitions in Shanghai, Macao, Tokyo, and Singapore.
Previously, teamLab presented the MoonLab Sketch Aquarium children’s interactive digital game at Aquaria KLCC in 2014.

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Did Someone Send You A Wedding Invite Asking You To Download APK File? That’s A Scam!

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Crediting money on TnG eWallet accounts, pretty recruiters offering you ludicrous online paid jobs, and even “EPF” giving out loans, scammers are getting more and more creative in tricking people for their money.

READ MORE: SMS Saying Money Is Credited To Your TnG eWallet Is A Scam
READ MORE: Getting Calls From A Number With A Pretty Profile Pic? It’s Likely A Scam
READ MORE: There’s A Scam Circulating Online Pretending To Be EPF Offering Loans To The Public
The elderly and teens are most vulnerable to these scams as they are susceptible to tricks using tech that they’re not familiar with and desperate for tempting offers that promise good money.
Recently, a new type of online scam has surfaced, this time in the form of an online wedding invitation.
This is shared by a Twitter user, @IniAlalalannn when he reminded everyone to be careful with a new scam circulating on Whatsapp.
In his post, he told that scammers are sending wedding invites to the public with a file attachment in the form of an APK file.
He advised the public to warn their parents and other elderly to avoid downloading suspicious files from unknown people.
Cara baru scammer buat kerja. Tolong ingatkan mak ayah pakcik makcik kita supaya jangan install atau tekan apa-apa link jemputan dari number yang tak dikenali. pic.twitter.com/AfmHzxE3W4— ALAN: The Untold Story (@IniAlalalannn) June 18, 2023
He also shared a screenshot of a conversation that details the scam. Firstly, the scammer randomly sent a wedding invitation using a generic name to the victim. Then, he would ask the victim to download the apk file attached to see the “digital wedding card”.
When asked about whose wedding this is, the scammer again asked to click on the file to find out more details.
What is an APK (Android Package Kit) File?
An APK file is a type of archive format, similar to ZIP files that contain multiple files and metadata in them. But this format is heavily used as a malicious file that will insert malware to harvest a victim’s personal information if the user installs them on their phone, especially for Android users.
When installed, the APK files allow the sender to steal data from users’ mobile phones, including users’ TAC numbers which will allow them to make unauthorised banking transactions.
Scammers have been using the APK files with various modus operandi previously. Some used it in package courier scams, cleaning ad scams, chatting sites and more.
The public should be advised to never download any app outside of the Google Play Store or other official app stores.

For more information and advice on scams or to report your encounters, you can contact CCID Scam Response Centre at 03-26101559, 03-26101599 or send a Whatsapp message to the CCID Infoline at 013-211 1222.
Alternatively, you could also simply dial the 997 hotline to report the scam at the National Scam Response Centre.
READ MORE: Shah Alam Woman Shops For IPTV App, Loses RM10,000 After Installing APK Via WhatsApp
READ MORE: Tabung Haji: Beware Of Scammers Trying To Impersonate Us On Telegram
READ MORE: Woman Beaten With Hot Iron, Raped And Held Captive For 37 Days In Job Scam

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Chinese education groups donâ€™t want vernacular students learning khat

A few weeks ago, Chinese educationist groups Dong Zong and Jiao Zong, collectively known as DJZ disgreed with the Education Ministryâ€™s plan to reinstate Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI).

 Picture credit: MemeMaker

Now, they are opposing a new addition to the Bahasa Melayu subject.
The Education Ministry plans to expose students in vernacular schools nationwide to khat, a form of Malay-Arabic calligraphy writing.
They aim to start the syllabus next year as part of the Year 4 Bahasa Melayu subject.
Picture credit: Free Malaysia Today
The National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) has welcomed the plan, with teachers already undergoing training to teach khat writing.
However, DJZ, doesnâ€™t agree with the plan and have already mobilised similar interest groups including those representing Tamil schools.
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DJZ stated that although they support the governments efforts to foster interracial interaction in schools, they firmly oppose adding lessons that would burden teachers and students.
It is learnt that according to the syllabus, students will not be tested on their khat writing skill.
The Chinese educationist group also claims that khat is not suitable to be a part of the Bahasa Melayu syllabus, adding that the art of calligraphy has nothing to do with learning the national language which follows a romanised script.

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However, they insisted that their resistance to introducing khat to students should not be seen as a refusal to celebrate the countryâ€™s various cultures and languages.

â€œBut we disagree if the learning of cultures is made compulsory for students.â€
DZJ via Free Malaysia Today

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Instead, they propose that it was enough for students to be given a brief overview of khat, adding that it would be more suited to the arts subject.


RM10k Ransom For Safe Return Of Missing Beautician In Thailand

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The mother of Chong Sum Yee, a beautician who disappeared after going to Thailand, revealed that someone had extorted RM10,000 from her in exchange for her daughter’s safe return.

Chee Choy Won, Sum Yee’s mother, disclosed this information during a press conference on Saturday (10 June).
Chee also mentioned that her Facebook account was hacked, and her profile picture was changed when the video of Sum Yee reporting her safety was circulated on the internet.
She did not regain access to her Facebook account until today with the help of her son.
Sum Yee has been working and living in Kuala Lumpur for about six years, and her mother and elder brother live in Johor Bahru.
Press Conference Held
During a press conference by Johor DAP, Chee mentioned that Sum Yee had expressed her intention to buy a house and real estate, indicating no financial or economic pressure on her.
Alan Tee Boon Tsong, the Johor Democratic Action Party Political Education Director who assisted Chee in the press conference, stated that Sum Yee’s current state is very unusual.
It is suspected that she might be under supervision or being used.

Appeal To Netizens
Tee appealed to netizens to be cautious in leaving comments regarding this incident.
He advised people not to post malicious comments without knowing the real situation to avoid causing further harm to the family members.
Tee also urged young people not to trust information about foreign high-tech job opportunities and to avoid falling into the hands of criminals.
He hoped that with the cooperation of the Chinese and Thai police, Sum Yee could return safely as soon as possible.
Thai media have also widely reported Sum Yee’s case.
(1/3) The mother of a missing Malaysian-Chinese woman arrived in Chiang Mai Province Tues evening with her son to meet with Thai tourist police in hopes of locating her missing daughter, Angie Chong Sum Yee. #Thailand #Malaysia #WhatsHappeningInThailand #ChiangRai #Myanmar pic.twitter.com/0Q1zNZ1tPx— Khaosod English (@KhaosodEnglish) June 7, 2023
READ MORE: [Watch] Malaysian Beautician Missing In Thailand, Caught On CCTV Footages

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ASTONISHING: M’sian police officer helps deliver a baby in a taxi while on duty

The police are always seen as crime fighters and protectors of peace but sometimes the job requires them to do some random things in the name of serving the people.
In an unforeseen turn of events, Lance Corporal N. Komathi, had to help a pregnant woman deliver a baby when she was on duty.

She was stationed at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) before being approached by a heavily pregnant Indonesian woman who told her she was about to give birth.
The officer then swiftly hailed a taxi and accompanied her to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz. (formerly known as Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia)
On the way to the hospital, the woman unexpectedly went into labour and Komathi found herself helping to deliver the male infant.
Picture Credit : HUKM
Both mother and child are reportedly being treated at the hospitalâ€™s emergency unit and are doing well.
A photograph of Komathi with the mother and child then went viral on social media.

Social media users congratulated her for her commitment to serve the people.

“Congratulations madam, you’re a good PDRM officer”
via Facebook
All we have to say is, well-done to Lance Corporal N. Komathi for doing a good job and kudos PDRM for training a great police officer.
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Malaysians Condemn Israeli’s Ramadan Violence In Al-Aqsa

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The Malaysian government strongly condemned the brutal attack by Israeli forces at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

In a statement through Wisma Putra, Malaysia said the action of Israel’s security forces is against universal law.
Wisma Putra: Malaysia strongly condemns Israeli forces’ attacks on worshippers in Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem https://t.co/yyFNtpJeLk— Laremie Tan (@Chinesepop) April 6, 2023
Malaysia added that Israel violated the principle of freedom under the global human rights of the Palestinian people.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had also spoken out against the Israelis on the international stage.
On the morning of 5 April, Israeli police raided the mosque before attacking and arresting more than 400 worshipers, claiming that the group were troublemakers.
However, witnesses claimed that the Israeli forces used violence by throwing tear gas at the congregation as they prayed and recited the Quran.
The Israeli police are also accused of brutally beating the pilgrims and preventing volunteers from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society from coming to help the injured victims there.
🛑 #BREAKING–NEW Footage from Masjid Al Aqsa shows Israeli police beating Palestinians outside the mosque.–Palestinians have congregated at the mosque to have their last meal before they close their fast for the day. pic.twitter.com/jPudXyFFPE— Censored Men (@CensoredMen) April 7, 2023
In Solidarity With The People Of Palestine
Malaysians from all walks of life have also taken a swipe at the Israelis.
The Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) said the Zionist regime would not stop deploying its occupation forces in the Al Aqsa mosque during Ramadhan.
Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said the tension is escalating daily.
Worshippers are again being targeted by the Israeli troops storming into the mosque.
The regime seems determine to block access and to expel worshippers who demand their right to stay in the mosque to perform i’tikaf. The tense situation heightens as there is a plan for Israeli settler incursions and agitations for animal sacrifice rituals starting tomorrow (8 April).Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP on the occupation troops brutally assaulting worshippers at will.
Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid. (Pix: Mapim)
He pointed out that at least 240 Palestinians were injured inside the al-Aqsa, with two seriously injured.
Mohd Azmi calls on all Muslim leaders and Muslims globally to stage a strong condemnation and protest against the illegal terrorist state of Israel.
He said there could be no compromise on the desecration with disrespect for the holy al-Aqsa.
He also called on Muslim leaders to end any form of normalization with Israel, and the highest level of international pressure must be applied to Israel.
Kaukus Palestin Parlimen Malaysia mengecam tindakan polis Israel di Masjid al-Aqsa. “…menyeru masyarakat antarabangsa mengecam dengan keras tindakan rejim Zionis Israel menyerang warga Palestin yang sedang beribadat di Masjid Al Aqsa.” pic.twitter.com/kTxeN94sDD— Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) April 7, 2023
Why don't you see the attacking of yahudi(Jews) on masjid al aqsa and our Palestinians brothers and sisters?????@RTErdogan @OIC_OCI @kbsalsaud @ThePMOPAK @IRIMFA_EN @MofaQatar_EN @zoo_bear @anwaribrahim #MasjidAlAqsa_CallingYou#PalestineWillBeFree pic.twitter.com/ONfqbQbYEP— Mohammed Aslam (@mohammed_aslam9) April 7, 2023
Meanwhile, the Allied Coordinating Committee of Islamic NGOs (ACCIN) described the brutal assault on worshippers at Al Aqsa mosque by the Israeli occupation forces as uncalled for.
ACCIN chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin said the Zionist forces fail to see that the world is watching, especially through social media.
He said the Zionist regime is rapidly losing in the court of public opinion, especially in the West.
No amount of well-funded Islamophobia and anti-Palestine campaigns will change public opinion towards their apartheid regime. The brutality is now assessed the world over through the social mediaACCIN chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin to TRP on the latest attack by Israel against innocent worshipers, including women and children.
ACCIN chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin. (Pix: ACCIN)
Deep-seated Religious, Political, And Historical Differences
The conflict surrounding Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is complex and multifaceted.
It has been a source of tension between Israelis and Palestinians for many years, resulting in numerous violent clashes and protests.
At the heart of the conflict is the question of who has sovereignty over the mosque and its surrounding area, known to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif and Jews as the Temple Mount.
The area is considered holy by both Muslims and Jews and is a significant symbol of their respective faiths.
Israel considers the area part of its territory and maintains control, while the Palestinian Authority claims sovereignty as part of a future Palestinian state.
READ MORE: Malaysian NGOs Launch Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, Condemn Israel’s Attack On The Al-Aqsa Mosque
READ MORE: [Opinion] Stop Israel’s Barbarism

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TLDR: Apple’s Biggest Announcements At WWDC 2021

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This year, Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC 2021) keynote was almost two hours long. Most of the features highlighted during the event are said to be available in the fall (September to November) this year.

Our summary focuses on features that are  useful or relevant to consumers in Malaysia. It is divided into 6 sections: iOS 15 for iPhones, PadOS15 for iPads, macOS Monterey for Macs, WatchOS 8 for Apple Watch, features shared Across Devices, Health, and Privacy.
iOS 15

Photos
Memories in Photos gets a new look, an interactive interface, and integration with Apple Music, which uses on-device intelligence to personalise song suggestions that bring memories to life.
Safari
The new tab bar floats at the bottom of the screen, so users can easily swipe between tabs.
Safari also gets a customisable start page and web extensions on iOS.
Weather and Notes Apps
Weather gets more graphical and animated flair and notifications highlight when rain or snow starts and stops.
Notes add user-created tags that make it easy to quickly categorise notes, and mentions allow members of shared notes to notify one another of important updates.
An all-new Activity view shows the recent history of a shared note.
Health Sharing
With iOS 15, users can choose to securely give a loved one visibility into their health and wellness data, as they follow important alerts and changes over time.
In the Health app, a new Sharing tab lets users privately share their data with a trusted partner or caregiver.
Walking Steadiness
Walking Steadiness on iPhone is an industry first, providing insight into fall risk by capturing important mobility data as users walk with their iPhone.
The feature offers the added ability to capture everyday movements and surface classifications within the Health app as OK, Low, or Very Low, allowing users to proactively take action to help reduce their risk of falling.
Walking Steadiness uses custom algorithms to assess balance, stability, and coordination through built-in motion sensors on iPhone.
It also helps users meet their stability goals. Users can choose to receive a notification when their score is Low or Very Low, and be directed to curated visual exercises that are based on clinically validated methods to increase strength and balance.
iPadOS 15

Multitasking and Keyboard Shortcuts
A new multitasking menu lets users go into Split View or Slide Over with just a tap.
Users now have quick access to the Home Screen when using Split View.
Using the new shelf, they can also multitask with apps that have multiple windows like Safari and Pages, as well as quickly preview emails.
Users can quickly set up and switch between Split View and Slide Over with new shortcuts for multitasking right from the keyboard.
Widgets and the App Library
Users can now place widgets among apps on Home Screen pages. There is also a larger widget for larger display.
iPadOS 15 also brings all-new widgets for App Store, Find My, Game Center, Mail, and Contacts.
Also coming to the iPad is the App Library, allowing users to access all their apps right from the Dock.
Safari
New tab design that lets users see more of the page. A new tab bar takes on the colour of the webpage and combines tabs, the toolbar, and the search field into a single, compact design.
Safari on iPad also now supports web extensions, available from the App Store.
Translate
The Translate app comes to the iPad with new features. When using the Translate app, Auto Translate detects when someone is speaking, and in which language.
For even more personal conversations, the face-to-face view allows two people to sit across from each other with an iPad between them and see translations of the conversation from their side.
Text can now be translated anywhere on iPad by selecting it and tapping Translate, and handwritten text can also be translated.
In combination with Live Text, users can even translate text in photos.
macOS Monterey

Getting More Done
Shortcuts arrive on the Mac. It works just like it does on the iPhone and iPad.
Power users looking to take things further can use the Shortcuts Editor on Mac to customise shortcuts to match their workflows.
Shortcuts are integrated throughout macOS, including the menu bar, Finder, Spotlight, and even hands-free with Siri. Users can easily import existing Automator workflows into Shortcuts and be up and running right away.
Stay Connected
Shared with You makes it easy to locate and enjoy all the great content that’s shared through Messages, including photos, videos, articles, and more, right from a Shared with You tab within Photos, Safari, Apple Podcasts, Apple News, and the Apple TV app.
Work Across Apple Devices
With AirPlay to Mac, users can play, present, and share just about anything from their iPhone or iPad to their Mac.
The Mac’s high-fidelity sound system can also be used as an AirPlay speaker, or use their Mac as a secondary speaker for multi-room audio.
WatchOS 8

Home App
The redesigned Home app in watchOS 8 has access to accessories and scenes, and the ability to control accessories by room.
Users with a HomeKit-enabled camera can view who is at the door directly on their wrist.
Apple Watch users can also tap Intercom to quickly broadcast a message throughout the home or to individual rooms via HomePod, HomePod mini, or other personal devices.
Workout
watchOS 8 introduces two new popular workout types: Tai Chi and Pilates. These new workout types are supported by custom-built heart rate and motion algorithms.
Mindfulness
In watchOS 8, the Breathe app becomes the Mindfulness app, featuring an enhanced Breathe experience, plus a new session type, Reflect.
Reflect offers a mindful intention to focus on for as little as one minute. Each Reflect session welcomes the user with a unique, thoughtful notion to consider that invites a positive frame of mind.
Both the Breathe and Reflect experiences also offer tips to help users get more from each session and feature new animations.
Sleeping Respiratory Rate
watchOS 8 now tracks sleeping respiratory rate, which is the number of breaths per minute.
To do this, Apple Watch uses the built-in accelerometer to measure respiratory rate while sleeping, and this information can be viewed, along with trends over time, in the Health app on iPhone.
Portraits Watch Face and Photos
The new Portraits watch face brings to life portrait photos shot on iPhone with multilayered effect, recognising faces in photos, and cropping in to highlight the subject.
The Photos app is also redesigned, offering new ways to view and navigate collections, Memories and Featured Photos now sync to Apple Watch, and photos can be shared through Messages and Mail with the new Share Sheet.
Messages and Contacts
Users can combine the use of Scribble, dictation, and emoji all within the same message, and for dictated messages, they have the option to edit the presented text.
Users can simply enter a word or phrase and select from hundreds of trending GIFs.
watchOS 8 also brings the Contacts app to Apple Watch, providing a way for users to browse, add, and edit contacts, and share contacts directly from the app.
Across devices

Safari
Tab Groups allow users to save tabs and access them across iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
FaceTime
With spatial audio on Mac and iPhone, voices in a FaceTime call sound as if they are coming from where the person is positioned on the screen, and new microphone modes separate the user’s voice from background noise.
Portrait mode is designed specifically for video calls, so users can blur their background and put themselves in focus.
While using Group FaceTime, a new grid view enables participants to see more faces at the same time.
SharePlay
Users can now share experiences with SharePlay while connecting with friends on FaceTime, including listening to songs together with Apple Music, watching a TV show or movie in sync, or sharing their screen to view apps together.
SharePlay works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and with shared playback controls, anyone in a SharePlay session can play, pause, or jump ahead.
Users can extend playback to Apple TV, so users can watch shows or movies on a big screen while connecting over FaceTime, and SharePlay will keep everyone’s playback in sync.
FaceTime calls also extend beyond Apple devices with the ability to create a link from iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and share it through Messages, Calendar, Mail, or third-party apps, so anyone can join a FaceTime call from their web browser on Android and Windows devices.
FaceTime calls on the web remain end-to-end encrypted, so privacy is not compromised.
Focus
Focus filters notifications based on what a user is doing. Users can create a custom Focus or select a suggested one based on their context.
Users can also create Home Screen pages with apps and widgets that apply to moments of focus to only display relevant apps and reduce temptation.
A new notification summary organises a collection of notifications that can be delivered any time the user chooses, such as in the morning and evening.
Users can temporarily mute apps or messaging as well.
Urgent messages will be delivered immediately and important notifications will float to the top.
It automatically applies to other Apple devices you own.
While in Focus, your status is automatically displayed to others in Message.
Live Text
Live Text uses on-device intelligence to recognise text in a photo and allow users to take action. The Camera app can also quickly recognise and copy text in the moment.
With Visual Look Up, users can learn more about popular art and landmarks around the world, plants and flowers found in nature, breeds of pets, and even find books.
Spotlight
Spotlight now uses intelligence to search photos by location, people, scenes, or objects, and using Live Text, Spotlight can find text and handwriting in photos.
Spotlight also offers web image search and all-new rich results for actors, musicians, TV shows, and movies.
Enhanced results for contacts show recent conversations, shared photos, and even their location if shared through Find My.
Universal Control
This lets users work with a single mouse and keyboard to move between iPad and Mac for a seamless experience, with no setup required. Users can even drag and drop content back and forth between devices.
Quick Note and Tags
On Mac and Ipad, Notes goes systemwide with Quick Note. Users can bring up Quick Note anywhere.
Tags make it easy to categorise notes and find them quickly with an all-new Tag Browser and tag-based Smart Folders.
For users working with others in shared notes, mentions create a way to notify collaborators and link them back to the note, and a new Activity view shows recent updates in the note.
Health

Trends
The Health app adds trend analysis for 20 types of data — ranging from resting heart rate to sleep to cardio fitness. Trends is a new way to intelligently and proactively highlight important changes and surfaces the information in a way that’s easy to understand.
Users can also keep tabs on goals.
For those looking to monitor insights across areas like insulin delivery, trend analysis applies to data from third-party devices connected to the Health app.
With optional notifications, Trends can highlight long-term changes in health, so a user can celebrate progress toward a goal, or discuss with a doctor or care team.
Privacy

Protection from third parties
In the Mail app, Mail Privacy Protection stops senders from using invisible pixels to collect information about the user. It prevents senders from knowing when users open an email and masks their IP address so it can’t be linked to other online activity or used to determine their location.
This year, Intelligent Tracking Prevention is hiding the user’s IP address from trackers.
App Privacy Report
With App Privacy Report, users can see how often each app has used the permission they’ve previously granted to access their location, photos, camera, microphone, and contacts during the past seven days.
Users can check whether this makes sense to them, and take action by going to the app in Settings if it doesn’t.
Users can also find out with whom their data may be shared by seeing all the third-party domains an app is contacting.
On-device Siri processing
With on-device speech recognition, the audio of users’ requests is processed right on their iPhone or iPad by default.
For many requests, Siri processing is also moving on device, enabling requests to be processed without an internet connection, such as launching apps, setting timers and alarms, changing settings, or controlling music.
Enhanced Internet Privacy with iCloud+
iCloud+ comes with new premium features, including iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, and expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, at no additional cost.
Private Relay is a new internet privacy service that’s built right into iCloud.
When browsing with Safari, Private Relay ensures all traffic leaving a user’s device is encrypted.
All the user’s requests are then sent through two separate internet relays.
Hide My Email lets users share unique, random email addresses that forward to their personal inbox anytime they wish to keep their personal email address private.
Built directly into Safari, iCloud settings, and Mail, Hide My Email also enables users to create and delete as many addresses as needed at any time, helping give users control of who is able to contact them.
iCloud+ expands built-in support for HomeKit Secure Video, so users can connect more cameras than ever before in the Home app while giving them end-to-end encrypted storage for home security video footage that will not count against their storage capacity.
HomeKit Secure Video also ensures that activity detected by users’ security cameras is analysed and encrypted by their Apple devices at home before being securely stored in iCloud.

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Afraid Of Getting Stuck With An Abandoned Project? Why Not Buy A Subsale Home?

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Buying a property can turn into your worst nightmare, especially if you get stuck with a housing project that’s abandoned by its developers.

As its stands today, there are 198 abandoned projects across the country, theSun reported.
To avoid becoming one of the thousands of victims of these irresponsible developers, homebuyers may opt to buy sub-sale homes instead.
This, according to National House Buyers Association president Datuk Chang Kim Loong, is because the risk of purchasing a yet to be launched or built property is higher, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Malay Mail pic
Chang advised homebuyers not to be discouraged from buying sub-sale homes because of the negative perceptions, adding that a sub-sale home with existing nearby infrastructure and facilities such as hospitals, schools and public amenities, may be a better choice than a newly developed area or township.
“Buy something you can see and touch instead of waiting for a few years and realising it may not come true.”
He also advised buyers not to fall to developers marketing tactics, adding that due to the economic situation that Covid-19 brings, a lot of owners are putting their properties up for sale.
 “It is a buyer’s market now and auction properties or subsale homes are being sold five to 30% cheaper.”

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Legendary Former MIC President Tun S. Samy Vellu Passes Away At Age 86

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Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu breathed his last breath earlier today at the age of 86.

According to another former MIC chief, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, the news was relayed to him by Samy Vellu’s son, Datuk Seri S. Vell Paari.
In paying tribute to the former Sungai Siput MP, Subramaniam said that Samy Vellu was a legendary cabinet minister.
“To many of us, he was the ultimate mentor.
“His contribution to the nation and to the Indian Community will be permanently etched in our memories. MIED, Aimst University, and Tafe College were his immortal contributions.
“My deepest condolences to Toh Puan (Indrani Samy Vellu), Vell Pari and the rest of the family on his demise. He led a full and glorious life and is going off filled with deep respect and appreciation.
“May his soul reach the abode of the Lord,” Subramaniam, who is also the former Segamat MP, wrote on his Facebook.
Samy Vellu was the MIC president for 31 years from 1979 to 2010.

According to multiple reports, he passed away in his sleep at his home in Kuala Lumpur.
Samy Vellu was the Sungai Siput MP from 1974 to 2008 and was the nation’s works minister for 29 years.
The longest-serving MIC president was also part of the cabinet line-up under three prime ministers – Tun Hussein Onn, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dan Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi –  between 1978 and 2008.

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