Flooded Bed! Malaysian Woman Asked Netizens For Help For Her Father Who Had A Stroke

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Recently, it has been raining a lot throughout the country.

The Klang district, like many other places, has succumbed to the worst flood in years.
Many areas are covered with water, even nearly submerging cars parked at the roadside!
READ MORE: [Watch] No Less Able Than Myvi At All! Kelisa Cuts Through Flood
The Shah Alam area adjacent to Klang is also flooded. Among the victims was a woman whose bedridden father was trapped in their home in Taman Sri Muda.
The woman, who goes by the username Roseanne Sein on Facebook, posted an SOS message to call for help on 18 December.
Her father was a stroke patient and her family had dialled the emergency number, but the ambulance couldn’t arrive because of the flood.
Under such circumstances, the whole family was trapped at home, and there was a power outage.
As a result, the emergency medical treatment for her father was also delayed.
Can someone help us get out… because my father has a stroke.Netizen Roseanne Sein calling for help on social media

From the photos posted by the woman, it can be seen that the room is full of floodwater.
The water level is about to flood the bed, while the other furniture are already submerged in water.
His father was lying on a hospital bed with an oxygen mask.
The True Strength Of Social Media
The woman’s plea for help immediately attracted the attention of netizens.
More than 10,000 people retweeted in just one hour.
A netizen, believed to be a friend of the family, said that someone has tried to contact state leaders for assistance, hoping that the problem can be solved as soon as possible.
Subsequently, at about 11 pm, a netizen – who is believed to be a relative – posted another worrying photo in which his bed is almost flooded.
Fortunately, at 3 a.m. last night, the elderly man was successfully rescued.

Rain, Rain, Go Away
Meanwhile, Malaysians have been told to brace for more rains in the days ahead.
READ MORE: Meteorological Dept Warns Of Continuous Rain
More information on the latest weather warnings nationwide can be found on the MET Malaysia website at www.met.gov.my.
In Selangor, the state government has set up dedicated hotlines for those who need help and information.
Maklumat terkini – Berikut adalah talian ‘hotline’ Pusat Operasi Kecemasan Bencana Banjir di Selangor. Pusat ini beroperasi selama 24 jam sehari, 7 hari seminggu. Sebarkan dan panjangkan kepada rakan-rakan dan ahli keluarga. 03-5650 050303-5650 050403-5650 0599 pic.twitter.com/raFsoWCrXx— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) December 18, 2021

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6 State Elections Set For 12 August

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Six states will hit the polls together this 12 August.

The Election Commission (EC) had a meeting today to decide on the important dates for the Penang, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan and Selangor state elections following the dissolution of their state assemblies last week.
Nomination has been set for 29 July and early voting is on 8 August.

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[Review] Is The New KFC Burger Banjir Saucy Enough To Drown In?

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KFC’s latest limited-time offering is touted as a Zinger burger patty banjir (flooded) with smoked Grill BBQ sauce. But while it may sound appetizing in theory, does it really translate well into a burger or will it end up a soggy mess? I find out.

The Taste Test
Upon unwrapping, the Burger Banjir does look well-slathered in sauce, but falls short of “dripping”. Depending on whether or not you like extremely saucy burgers, this could be a pro or a con.
For me, it was a pleasant surprise. While I do enjoy a copious amount of sauce with my food, I am also not a fan of burgers that drown in sauce which becomes the only thing you taste. (The large amount of love for super sloppy roadside burger stalls suggests that I might be in the minority here.)
Hence, the amount of sauce on the burger was just right for me- still generously saucy and evenly coated around the whole fried chicken patty.
The patty is very generously coated with sauce.(Credit: TRP)
Now, onto the sauce itself. For context, I also dislike generic barbeque sauce often served at Western food eateries, because I find them overpowering, taking away the taste of the food itself.
While I have also tried (and loved) absolutely delicious artisanal barbeque sauce, I did not have high hopes for a fast food chain: after all, the point of fast food is speed and efficiency, and I was mentally prepared to wade through overwhelmingly generic and disappointing barbeque sauce.
Yet colour me surprised when I found the sauce to be a delightful balance of savoury and peppery with sweet undertones. Perhaps due to the sweetness, I found it almost similar to a marmite sauce, or a milder sweet-and-sour sauce. Yet it also had a classic barbeque kick to it, leaving a delicious tingle in the mouth.
The burger is saucy enough, but not sloppy.(Credit: TRP)
The sauce goes extremely well with the fried Zinger chicken patty (which was also extremely generous– a portion that was significantly larger than the burger buns!), resulting in a satisfying texture of wet sauce and fried crunchiness.
Additionally, the taste of the juicy chicken patty is not lost, as it shines through the generous sauce, which is a big win in my book.
The Verdict
Basically, this Burger Banjir is a Zinger burger except the cheese sauce has been swapped out for the smoked barbeque sauce. (Although if you miss the KFC Cheezy Sauce, the Aneka set also comes with Cheezy Wedges.)
The Aneka box set comes with Cheezy Wedges and nuggets. There are also other options that give you fries or a piece of chicken with the burger.(Credit: KFC)
I walked into the store prepared to hate this burger (in fact, I told my editor “I’m not expecting much from it”, but I’m glad to have been wrong), yet this Burger Bajir has more than exceeded all my (admittedly low) expectations.
The burger was quite satisfying, and the sauce was very enjoyable. I must commend KFC on their limited-time menus which often employs new sauces and seasonings instead of rehashing old ones: as such, this smoked barbeque flavour is a novel one.
An unassuming kind of sauce.(Credit: TRP)
In terms of flavour, taste, and mouthfeel, this is a very well-executed burger that hits the mark instead of turning into a soggy, bottled-sauce disaster.
As a whole, I found this burger surprisingly enjoyable, and would not be surprised if this becomes a permanent addition to the menu.
The burger starts from RM12.49 for a la carte and you can get an additional 10% off with the promo code BANJIR via KFC Delivery or the app.

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Google Celebrates Legendary Malaysian Entertainment Icon Saloma

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A lovely surprise awaited Malaysians today as they opened up Google search to be welcomed by a lively doodle of the stunning Saloma.

A trend-setter of Malaysian entertainment from the late ‘50s through the early ‘80s, Saloma recorded over 500 songs, and through her charismatic film work she paved the way for future generations of female actors in her country.Google.
Credit: Galaksiviral
The Singaporean-Malaysian actor, singer and fashion icon was a trendsetter who rose to fame in the 1950s and was especially known for her “lemak merdu” (full and sweet) singing voice.
This particular Google tribute is to commemorate the day she was awarded the nation’s first Biduanita Negara (National Songbird) in 1978 – a historical moment as the first recipient of the award.
In fact, this award is so exclusive that the only other recipient is the late Datuk Sharifah Aini.
Saloma, the icon
Saloma in the 1960s.Credit: Wikipedia
Born Salmah Ismail in Singapore on 22 January, 1932, Saloma began training as a vocalist at the age of 7.
In her teenage years, she began performing professionally -touring nightclubs and weddings as a professional singer.
But her star really began to rise when Saloma transitioned to acting during the 1950s, where she made her name for herself.
This is when we were introduced to her signature coiffed hairdo and stylish frocks, many of which she sewed herself.
The glamorous singer-actress later married the legendary icon Tan Sri P. Ramlee in 1961 and the duo became Malaya’s biggest power couple.
Saloma and P Ramlee.(Credit: Pinterest)
Saloma starred in movies throughout the ‘60s and released albums for the rest of her life with a staggering 500 songs under her belt.
Celebrating Saloma
Thank you, Saloma, for using your artistic gifts to inspire women in Malaysia and beyond to be themselves.Google
Besides the Doodle, Google also created a YouTube playlist of her most memorable songs, including the iconic “Bila Larut Malam” – which appeared in the movie “Labu dan Labi”, and “Selamat Hari Raya” which has become THE Hari Raya theme song for Malaysians.

There will also be a Saloma-themed trivia quiz on the Google Malaysia Twitter page, offering prizes of limited-edition Saloma Doodle t-shirts. Good luck!
Today, we’re honoring Saloma – actor, singer, fashion icon – with a special Doodle, in conjunction with the 42nd anniversary of her receiving Malaysia’s first National Songbird award. 🏆Learn more: https://t.co/ZhqUB16F0D #GoogleDoodle #SalomaDoodle pic.twitter.com/QIPITPkJfd— Google Malaysia (@GoogleMsia) November 25, 2020

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Four Types Of Malaysian Pancakes That You Should Be Familiar With

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Shout out to all pancake lovers out there, did you know there’s such a thing as Pancake Day? Yup, that’s right! This year’s Pancake Day was celebrated on 1 March and while the occasion has passed, there is never a wrong time to indulge or even make your own pancakes!

But hang on, were you thinking about the classic stack of fluffy pancakes, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with butter that are often seen in American sitcoms? You might actually be surprised to learn that pancakes around the world come in different shapes, sizes, textures, colours, and flavours.
Malaysia is no exception either as some local favourites can be considered pancakes too. To help you celebrate Pancake Day, here’s a collection of local pancakes that will make your mouth water (and savour, if you want to).
1. Apam Balik
(Credit: Flickr)
Often seen and sold at the pasar malam, Apam Balik tops the list as one of the most popular Malaysian pancakes! Legend has it that a Chinese migrant named Zuo Zongtang a.k.a General Tso from the Qing dynasty was the one who introduced this delectable pancake to our country. Interesting, isn’t it?
Also commonly known as Ban Chien Kuih or Chinese peanut pancakes, it is made from flour, egg, butter or margarine, sugar, baking soda, coconut milk, and water. The pancake is cooked on a hot pan and filled with some crushed peanuts, cream corn, and sugar. Once the bottom surface turns brown, the pancake is folded over in half (hence its name), cut into wedges, and ready to delight the young and old!
2. Appam
(Credit: Wikimedia Commons)
Not to be confused with Appam Balik, Appam or hoppers is a pancake of South Indian origin that has made quite a name for itself in Malaysia. It takes the shape of a mini wok and is a local favourite for breakfast, tea time, and even dinner.
Steeped in creamy coconut milk and slightly sour fermented rice batter, you are set to enjoy a burst of flavours with every mouthful of this tiny pancake.
To create its signature moist and spongy centre with thin fringes, spread a ladle full of its batter into a wok and make sure the excess batter collects at the centre. After that, let it cook until the base becomes slightly golden and the edges turn crispy and brown.
3. Roti Jala

Story has it that this roll of yellow and lacy pancake was created by chance when a lady accidentally scooped a watery batter with a slotted ladle and out streamed the batter to form weblike patterns on the pan — and that’s how it’s prepared today. The net-looking pancake is then rolled or folded before dipping into curry to allow the maximum amount of curry to cling onto the airy structure and pamper your taste buds.
The iconic yellow comes from ground turmeric, mixed with flour, salt, egg, oil and water. Pro tip in creating the signature net-like look (hence, roti ‘jala’), your wrist needs to be relaxed while you do a circling motion with the ladle and let the batter flow onto the pan.
4. Kuih Dadar (Ketayap)

Kuih Dadar or Ketayap is a rolled-up Malay pancake of pandan flavour, filled with grated coconut cooked in palm sugar. Undoubtedly a perfect delight for those with a sweet tooth!
All you need are some desiccated coconut, palm sugar, and water for the filling, whereas for the batter, plain flour, salt, egg, pandan juice, coconut milk, and oil.
Order These Via Food Delivery or Just Make It Yourself!
Celebrate the diversity of pancakes either by dining out to enjoy your favorite truly Malaysian pancakes – order via food delivery or even better, try making them at home with ingredients from the marts.
Of course, if you want a quick fix, there are convenient ways to sate your craving. Whether you want it to be delivered right to you, or looking to try your hand at DIY, food and grocery delivery platforms such as Grab allow you get pancakes in your belly cashlessly and easily.
So…what are you waiting for? There’s nothing better than being able to save while spending and appeasing your tummy with yummy pancakes!

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FAQ’s On MCO Phase 2 And Enhanced MCO.

What do Movement Control Order (MCO), Movement Control Order Phase 2 (MCO 2) and Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) mean?
Info via Malaysia National Security Council
2. What sectors are allowed to operate during the MCO 2 period?
Only 10 essential services and their chains are allowed to operate during the MCO 2 period. These services are:
FoodWaterEnergyCommunications and internetSafety and defenceSolid waste management and public cleaning and sewerageHealth and medical care including dietitiansBanking and financeE-commerceLogistics that are limited to delivering essential goods and services
3. Other essential services such as postage, fire services, prisons, immigration and customs are not listed as essential services allowed to operate during the MCO 2 period. Neither is petrol stations. Are all these services not allowed to operate throughout the MCO 2?
All these services and essential services that were announced during the first phase of MCO are still allowed to operate if they were considered in the 10 essential services and their chains.
For example, postage was included as an essential service under communications and logistics. Meanwhile, fire services, prisons, immigration, and customs are all included as essential services under safety and defence. For petrol stations, they are considered essential services under energy.Â
Therefore, all of these services are allowed to operate throughout the MCO 2 period.
4. What are the procedures for control and operation of the 10 essential services?
The government has set procedures for control and operation. They are stated in the attachment included. (You may refer to the attachment at the bottom of this PDF document)
(Credit: Malaysia National Security Council)
5. What is the concept for the implementation of the Movement Control Order Phase 2 (MCO 2)?
Movement control will be implemented according to time periods and designated critical sectors; andEnhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) will be implemented at specific areas or localities in red zones under the advice of the Ministry of Health when a sudden increase of infections take place in those localities.
6. What are the definition of the zones?
The zones are defined by the Ministry of Health as follows:
Green zone: areas with no positive casesYellow zone: areas with 1 – 20 positive casesOrange zone: areas with 21 – 40 positive casesRed zone: areas with more than 40 positive cases
7. For companies that obtained written approvals during the MCO and are still included under the 10 essential services, do they need to get written approvals again to operate during MCO 2?
No need (sic). All approvals given to companies during the MCO and are still included under the 20 essential services can continue to use the same written approvals during MCO 2. Please note that the written approvals must be equal to the duration of MCO 2.
Note: Any new changes will be updated from time to time.
Malaysian National Security Council2 April 2020Â


‘Cool’ Mama Orangutan Rocking Sunglasses At Indonesian Zoo

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The internet recently swung with joy when footage of a ‘mama’ orangutan modelling a pair of sunglasses found its way onto cyberspace.

A one minute clip posted by TikTok user Lola Testu had captured the curious ape rocking the shades after it accidentally fell into its enclosure at the Taman Safari Indonesia animal theme park in Bogor.
“Oh no it’s broken,” said a voice in the video when mama went to pick the glasses up
But surprisingly, with a baby in its arms, the mama orangutan had instead made the sunglasses her own – trying it on is several different fashion.
Even the baby orangutan tried to get its hands on the item, but was turned away by the mother before she was seen flinging it back supposedly at the owner who dropped them in exchange for some treats.
  @minorcrimes So I’m down a pair of sunglasses but up a very good story #monke ♬ original sound – Lola Testu
Obviously, people were losing their minds over the animal’s antics which made mama orangutan an instant celebrity.
I’m losing my mind over this pic.twitter.com/j7Zpq3qT3s— Alison Burke (@TiredActor) August 2, 2021
sunglass orangutan just means a lot to me pic.twitter.com/7wzXRtiuUx— dilute the newt (@n3wtconcentrate) August 2, 2021
The team at Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor works closely with orangutans as part of the nation’s conservation efforts.
In 2020, the park celebrated the birth of three new baby orangutans named Noal, Yeni and Fitri born to three separate mothers; Chelsea, Miming, and Nurul.
Check out Taman Safari Indonesia Bogor’s Facebook, Twitter or Instagram page for more cool orangutan content.

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Here’s How Your Old Clothes Can Help People Get New Jobs

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Being unemployed comes with a host of challenges. Without a steady source of income, people will find it difficult to buy food, keep up with living costs and get the right clothes for work.

The pandemic for the past two years that put the world at a standstill exacerbated the problem too.
Fortunately, some companies in Malaysia are doing what they can to help jobseekers to start their new jobs on the right foot and the public can help chip in too.
Equipping job seekers with the right work clothes
In a partnership with Uniqlo Malaysia, a total of 1,500 job seekers from vulnerable communities such as the B40 group, single mothers, persons with disabilities, seniors, the homeless and fresh graduates will get free Uniqlo clothes for work.
Starting from April to June this year, PERKESO will select 500 successful job seekers (who applied under PERKESO’s MYFutureJobs program) each month to benefit from Uniqlo’s donation.
Each person will receive a pack of 3 AIRism masks and a set of clothing of their choice from Uniqlo.
Qasdina Marsya Azhar with the clothes from Uniqlo. Image: PERKESO x Uniqlo Malaysia
The new clothes really help me to save money on buying work wear to start at a new job. It also makes me more confident at my workplace. I am sure other beneficiaries will feel the same.One of Uniqlo’s beneficiaries 24-year-old Qasdina Marsya Azhar, who graduated in 2021 and found her first job at a construction firm via MyFutureJobs.
How you can help new jobseekers?
Carousell Malaysia has partnered with Yellow House KL, a not-for-profit community grassroots organisation, to help equip job seekers with the items they need to look for jobs, present themselves well for work and continue doing a good job at work.
Yellow House KL has identified some of the items that are needed by jobseekers and they are:
Gadgets such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, chargers, USB cables and printersMen’s work clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, belts, long pants, office shoes/ sneakers and bags/ backpacks.Women’s work clothing such as baju kurung, covered shoes, long pants, other types of work clothes and handbags.

From now until 20 May, interested donors are invited to donate items that are in good order and working condition by listing them on Carousell with the #SamaSamaSapot hashtag in the listing title.
The Yellow House KL team will then contact the donors of shortlisted items to make delivery arrangements.
Additionally, donors can also give monetary contributions via the app or chat with the Yellow House KL team to volunteer their time to support the cause.
CV writing workshop
If you’re struggling to write a winning CV, Yellow House KL is also organising a series of workshops with a professional trainer to help participants craft a good CV for job applications.
The workshops will also guide participants on how to dress appropriately for interviews and how to manage difficult situations in the workplace.

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Official MKN SOP For Celebrating Eid al-Adha 2021 in Phase 1 and 2 Of NRP As Of 16 July (In English)

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The government has recently released the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) for those who are celebrating Eid al-Adha in 2021 under Phase 1 and 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

For your convenience, TRP took the liberty of translating the latest NRP Phase 1 and 2 SOP for celebrating Eid al-Adha this year. This set of instructions was prepared by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on 16 July (1, 2)and comes into effect on 20 July 2021 (Eid day).
READ MORE: Official MKN SOP For Phase 1 Of NRP
READ MORE: Official MKN SOP For Phase 2 Of NRP
TLDR: Eid al-Adha supplemental congressional prayers and qurban activities are allowed, can only be attended by healthy members, and with physical distancing and no physical contact.

Areas Involved
All mosques, surau and areas declared to be under Phase 1 and 2 of the NRPImplementation in Federal Territories and implementation references in other states.
Operating Hours
Time that is appropriate for the activities involved.
ALLOWED activities
The supplementary Eid al-Adha prayers and qurban ritual.
Fixed Instructions
Regulation 16 PU(A) 293/2021.Act 342.Emergency Ordinance (Prevention and Infectious Disease Control) (Amended) 2021.Subject to health regulations, local authorities and instructions or regulation from the state religion authority

Activity and protocol
Eid Takbeer
ALLOWED at masjids and surau.NOT ALLOWED at home.
Eid al-Adha supplementary prayers and khutbah (sermon)
ALLOWED in accordance with the provisions in the SOP, the state religious authority, and related parties, with physical distancing and compliance with SOPs.
Feast after Eid prayer
NOT ALLOWED
Qurban
ALLOWED, in accordance with the provisions in the SOP, the state religious authority, and related parties, with physical distancing and compliance with SOPs.
Social visits
NOT ALLOWED
Visiting the graveyard
NOT ALLOWED
Open houses or feasts
NOT ALLOWED
Contagion and infection control
Limit the number of entrances and ready counters to check body temperature, sanitise hands, and record the attendance of the congregation.Wearing a face covering (a mask) is a MUST.Regularly sanitize the praying area and the surrounding areas, including restrooms, and ablution areas.The usage of restrooms must be limited to the number of available restrooms at any one time.
Crowd control
Mosques/suraus must have sufficient staff to assist in the crowd control of the congregation.Attendance must be recorded using the MySejahtera app or recorded manually in an attendance book. Only healthy members of the congregation, without symptoms, are allowed to attend.The door to the mosque can only be opened an hour before prayers and is closed immediately after the congregational prayers.
Markings
Mosque management must place distance markers of 1 meter apart, in the congregation area, to ensure the members of the congregation keep physical distance.
Etiquette
Handshakes and physical contact are not allowed.Enter and exit the mosque in an orderly fashion while observing physical distancing.Members of the congregation are encouraged to bring their own carpet (sejadah).Ensure that the congregation disperse in a calm manner.Avoid handshakes and hugs between those in attendance.Gathering is not allowed after the conclusion of activities inside and outside the masjid. The congregation must take their ablution at home, however, they may still renew it at the mosque or surau.

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JDT Appoints Former Newell’s Old Boys Manager Hector Bidoglio As New Head Coach

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Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club today unveiled former Argentina’s Newell’s Old Boys manager, Hector Bidoglio, as its new head coach to replace the void left by Mexican Benjamin Mora who had returned to his home country.

The announcement was made on the club’s official social media platform today.
“Hector rose through the ranks as a coach with Argentinean club Newell’s Old Boys. He has previously coached in the top divisions in Argentina, Peru and Ecuador.
“The 54-year-old had several attachments with Spanish clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and Real Betis,” JDT’s statement reads.

JDT added that Bidoglio was also part of renowned manager Marcelo Bielsa’s set-up with the Chile national team in 2009.
Mora, who has been with JDT since 2015, has requested to be released due to family commitments.
Under his guidance, the southern giants won four Malaysia Super League titles, four Charity Cups and one Malaysia Cup.
He also charted new history after leading JDT to the AFC Champions League knockout rounds this year.
JDT is also on course for another MSL title this year, leading the table with 32 points from 12-games, having played one game less than its nearest challenger, Sabah, who sits in second place with 28 points.

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[Watch] This Kakak’s Over The Top Reaction To Getting Her Vaccine Shot Is All Of Us

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A video of a lady about to get her vaccine shot in what appears to be a drive-through vaccination centre in Malaysia has gone viral because this lady is all of us who have the fear of getting pricked!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA NEXT LEVEL PUNYA TAKUT JARUM NI HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHAHAAHAHA pic.twitter.com/unXUwXN0tT— Rage Against The Govt 🐷 (@_ahmadboii) July 8, 2021
The 1 minute and 29-second long video posted by Twitter user @_ahmadboii shows a lady terrified about getting her shot while repeatedly reading salawat in her prayers.
With her face mask covering her whole face, she is seen giving a quick hug to her friend in the car while being told it will be quick.
She then tries to get the frontliners to join her in prayer and to pray for her too. While they are still preparing for the vaccine, the lady is seen trying to control her emotions with a short breathing exercise while still reciting prayers.
Just as they are about to clean the site for the injection on her arm, she advises the team of 3 vaccinators to recite the salawat for real – which they all oblige.
After the ordeal was over, celebratory applause could be heard followed by “yay! Dah boleh balik kampong” (yay! Can go back to my hometown!) and “adoi” (an expression of grief) as the video cuts out.
The video garnered several laughs for netizens with the original poster also congratulating the lady for successfully fighting Trypanophobia.
Jokes aside, tahniah akak ni sebab berjaya melawan perasaan Trypanophobia. Bukan calang calang orang boleh encounter fobia sendiri tau. Power kak power!— Rage Against The Govt 🐷 (@_ahmadboii) July 8, 2021
Trypano-what?
Trypanophobia is an extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles.
It may be common for children to be afraid of needles because they are not used to the sensation of being pricked by something sharp. However, the fear in adults is also common with 10% of Malaysia’s population who also having this phobia.
In this race to reach herd immunity, vaccines are crucial so to be able to overcome your fears is a big feat in itself.
Conquer your fear of needles
Credit: Hyttalo Souza/Unsplash
While some people’s reactions are worse than others, some things you could do to appease the situation are to:
Talk with the vaccinator – This allows them to assess and handle the situation better. It may include getting you to lie down, look away or tense your muscles as tensing it for 20 to 30 seconds, especially if you’ve fainted in the past, will help raise your heart rate and blood pressure.
Have a support buddy – Try scheduling an appointment with a friend or family member, or ask the vaccine centre if it’s okay to bring someone along.
Distract yourself – Easier said than done, but having a distraction can help refocus your mind away from the anxiety, especially in the time you’re waiting before your turn.
Like the lady in the video, focusing on your breath also helps.  According to Dr Thea Gallagher, clinical director at the University Of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, count your inhalations and exhalations by breathing in for one and out for two.
If your phobia is severe, professional help should be sought and there are techniques like exposure therapy to help you learn to tolerate the distress.
Ultimately, focus on the benefits of getting vaccinated. It’s the most selfless act you can do right now in this fight against everyone’s nemesis Covid-19.

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More CMCO Updates: WFH Now Mandatory, But There’s Exceptions

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It’s a brand new day and as usual, there are brand new SOP updates as the government now wants more employees to work from home and also to only allow Friday Prayers in green zones.

WFH is mandatory now
The government has ordered companies to allow employees to work from home (WFH) starting 22 October to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his daily press conference said today that the decision was made after a spike in cases involving employees.
We were notified that 9 clusters in Selangor originate from the workplace and there are cases of employees from the red zone who have to get out to go to work. MKN has decided that employees from the private and public sector on the management and supervisory levels are not required to go to the office and they can work from home.Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
He said the decision can help to break the chain of infection and 1 million workers will not be required to work in the offices, which includes manufacturing and industrial sectors.
This decision, he said will affect those in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Selangor and Sabah.
It is understood that 800,000 industrial sector workers from the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan, Selangor and Sabah while 200,000 civil servants work in these areas.Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
He said there are other sectors where it’s not possible to work from home such as financial services, the government has decided that they will have to perform a swab test and Perkeso will bear the testing costs for its contributors.
This is to make sure that they are negative and reduce the number of cases involving employees who still have to work.Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Ismail Sabri said the details and SOP will be revealed by MITI soon.
The Senior Minister also explained that employees are required to work from home throughout the CMCO period.
For example, Selangor’s and Kuala Lumpur’s CMCO period will end on 27 October which means there are 5 days from 22 October, if it ends on the 27 October, then the WFH period will end, if it extends, so does the WFH requirement.Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Friday prayers only in green zones
Jais today has also come up with a new SOP in Selangor after a spike in Covid-19 cases to only allow mosques in green zones to hold prayers or weddings.
Previously, Friday prayers in mosques and surau are allowed with a maximum of 50 people with the maximum number of people in a congregation for daily prayers have also been increased to 20 people.
Maximum numbers of people allowed in mosques for prayers are subject to the size of the prayer halls with one-metre physical distancing.
CMCO rules that are still in place
Only 2 members per household are allowed to go out for food supplies and other necessities.High-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out, especially to open and crowded areas.Interdistrict travel involving areas under CMCO is not allowed (with exceptions for those with medical emergencies or for funeral management). Applications need to be submitted to PDRM for approval.Employees are allowed to cross districts provided they have a valid employee pass or letter from their employer.Work from home is mandatory, with exception of certain sectors such as manufacturing & industrial services.For those who need to cross Selangor or Kuala Lumpur to get to other states, they are advised to get permission from the nearest police station prior to making their trip.Individuals travelling by air through KLIA, KLIA2, and Subang Airport will also need to get police permission.
Economic Activities Within Areas Under CMCO
All business, economic, and industrial activities are allowed to operate.All food and beverage businesses, including grocery stores and convenience stores, are allowed to operate between 6am to 10pm.Purchases of food are encouraged to be done via drive-thru, delivery, or take away.Dining-in is allowed with a maximum of four people per table and compliant with food sector SOPs.Daily markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 2pm only.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 4am to 2pm only.Farmers markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 12pm only.Night markets are allowed to operate between 4pm to 10pm only.Farmers market and night markets must strictly adhere to SOPs and will be monitored by RELA personnel.Petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm (this excludes petrol stations on highways, who are allowed to operate 24 hours.)All public transport services are allowed to operate.Taxi and e-hailing services can have a maximum of two passengers.Food delivery services are allowed to operate from 6am to 12am.
Medical and Health
Clinics, government and private hospitals are allowed to operate 24 hours.Pharmacies and shops selling medication can operate from 8am to 11pm.Gym are allowed to openOutdoor parks are allowed to open (only in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya)
Economy and Industrial Sectors
All vehicles involving industrial, business, and manufacturing are allowed to operate as usual.
Fisheries, Plantation, and Agriculture
Fisheries, plantations, agriculture, livestock, and other activities related to the food chain are allowed to operate.
Ports and Airports
Activities and services at all airports and ports are allowed to operate.
Tourism
All tourism activities involving entering or leaving the CMCO area are not allowed.
Religious Activities
Friday prayers and marriage solemnisation ceremonies only in green zones (for Selangor only)Friday prayers in mosques and surau are allowed, with a maximum of 50 people. The maximum number of people in a congregation for daily prayers have also been increased to 20 people.Maximum numbers of people allowed in mosques for prayers are subject to the size of the prayer halls with one-metre physical distancing.In all non-Muslim places of worship, only six members of staff are allowed.
Entertainment and Cultural Activities
Entertainment and cultural activities are not allowed. Entertainment activities at places such as nightclubs or pubs, theme parks, indoor playgrounds and cinemas are not allowed.
Education, Workshops, and Meetings.
All institutions of learning are closed during this period.Students taking examinations with foreign educational institutions are allowed to attend exams only.Workshops, seminars, conferences and other similar activities related to meetings, conventions and exhibitions are not allowed.In-service training that is already in progress can continue as long as it remains within the training area only.Meetings should be held via video conferencing, and face-to-face meetings are not recommended.
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Social gatherings are not allowed.
The CMCO in Klang Valley is in place for two weeks until 27 October.

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Sarawak Taekwondo Team Just Won First Place At National Online Tournament

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Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic and movement control order (MCO), the Sarawak state taekwondo team managed to achieve a unique award when they emerged as champions of the ITF Online Corona Challenge.
The online tournament was organised by the International TaeKwon-Do Federation Malaysia (ITFM) to encourage all members to remain active in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic.
ITF Malaysia competition poster. (Credit: ITF Sarawak/Facebook)
Members participated by sending in their pattern performance videos to the ITFM tournament committee which was then uploaded onto the ITF platform and judged. A total of 79 members from all over Malaysia took part in the competition.
ITF Sarawak, represented by eight black-belt taekwondoin, secured four gold, one silver, and three bronze medals, while Johor and Kuala Lumpur finished second and third place in the online competition held on 14 June.
ITF Sarawak champion team. (Credit: The Borneo Post)
The team’s gold medalists were Joane Lim from SMK Kuching Town, Joyce Li who is currently waiting for her Form Six results, Gan Kai Zhe from Chung Hua Middle School No. 3 and Donnie Low from AirAsia.
Meanwhile, their silver medalist was Angeline Chai Shu Ping from SMK Batu Lintang and their bronze medalists were Yap Yi Zi from UCSI, Phoebe Wang and Tsi Shi Qi both are waiting for offers from public universities.
Jeffrey Wee (5th Dan) and Master Francis Ting (7th Dan) served as main umpires in the tournament.

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Specialist Doctor Drops Truth Bomb On Leaders Setting Good Social Distancing Examples & We Officially Stan

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Malaysian cruising the internet in throes of boredom (tinged with mild anxiety) during the Movement Control Order (MCO) were jolted from their stupor when Astro Awani shared a clip of their interview with Dr Musa Mohd Nordin, Consultant Pediatrician Damansara Specialist Hospital.
Pulling back no punches, the specialist doctor dropped a truth bomb on leaders setting good social distancing examples during this critical Covid-19 period.
As ministers, you must show the best example! If the rakyat sees a minister walking alone, theyâ€™ll think â€œmaybe thereâ€™s only one bodyguard. Thereâ€™s no one else around.â€ But no! Weâ€™re seeing 100 bomba personnel around. What kind of social distancing is this?Dr Musa Mohd Nordin,Consultant Pediatrician Damansara Specialist Hospital to Astro Awani.

Jam 8.00 pagi ini,singgah jumpa anggota Bomba,Alam Flora dan DBKL yg akan memulakan Operasi di Bkt Dsara(lokaliti ke 3 dari segi jumlah kes covid-19)…Kepada semua anggota saya bagi pihak penduduk Bkt Dsara ucapkan terima kaseh pic.twitter.com/RgUo5wTYpr— Annuar Musa (@AnnuarMusa) March 30, 2020

He goes on to elaborate that the average Malaysian who sees this might think; â€œif a minister can do this, then it should be okay for me, too. Things are normal then.â€
So please, the first thing is through setting a good example. That is important. MKN (National Security Council) must give an example. All the ministers must show this example. Otherwise, we will fail, because we fail from the top.Dr Musa Mohd Nordin,Consultant Pediatrician Damansara Specialist Hospital to Astro Awani.
Before this Dr Musa was quite vocal in the role of ministers on the ground after Housing & Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin got involved with a street disinfection exercise in Kuala Lumpur. He tweeted that she shouldâ€™ve just stayed at home.

OMG! This is both silly and irresponsible. Depriving our last line of defense screening and live-saving #COVID19 patients in ICU. Best she #StayHome and not make a fool of herself! https://t.co/DieuVHCVVp— Dr Musa Mohd Nordin (@drmusanordin) March 30, 2020

Aside from urging better actions from Malaysiaâ€™s leaders, he also expressed his worry on the possibility of another outbreak via imported cases from Indonesia.
Indonesia is a time bomb! We just don’t know. My recommendation to MKN, we have to control our borders. Otherwise, that would be another huge cluster of Covid-19.Dr Musa Mohd Nordin,Consultant Pediatrician Damansara Specialist Hospital to Astro Awani.

https://twitter.com/501Awani/status/1246795978209812480

His fears are not unfounded. Al-Jazeera reports that Indonesia logs in the highest Covid-19 fatalities in Southeast Asia. In fact, the countryâ€™s death rate due to the coronavirus stood at 9.1% compared to the worldwide 5.2%. Meanwhile, Malaysiaâ€™s death rate stands around 1.6%.
Even Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has voiced his concerns on a third wave occurring in Malaysia by imported cases.
So far, the deadliest Covid-19 clusters in Malaysia come from the tabligh cluster that involved Case 136 who returned from Korea. The latest â€˜Italy clusterâ€™ involves Case 1,580 – a woman with travel history to Italy that spread the virus to 37 people, leading to 5 deaths.
The Health Ministry is warning that self-isolation, social distancing and strict adherence to the MCO is of utmost importance if we ever want to truly beat the virus.
Stay safe, everyone!

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Hup Seng Factory Shuts Down Temporarily After COVID-19 Outbreak

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The Health Ministry has ordered Hup Seng Industries Bhd to temporarily close its production plant from 5 September to 11 September due to a Covid-19 outbreak.

Berita Harian reported that the biscuit manufacturer was given the instruction on 5 September and will temporarily halt some parts of operations to sanitise the affected areas.
It will be implemented at the group’s plant near the Tongkang Pecah Industrial Estate, Batu Pahat, Johor.Hup Seng Industries Bhd via Berita Harian
The company said that it will cooperate with KKM and take the prescribed measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 on its premises – which it says is in line with the group’s commitment to protect the safety and well-being of employees.
On the impact of the temporary closure on the group’s operations and revenue, Hup Seng said the temporary closure of certain divisions would not affect production other than the delivery of goods to domestic and international customers.
The cost involved that has to be borne by Hup Seng is only in terms of the implementation of the Covid-19 test and disinfection.
Hup Seng has been one of the leading producers of biscuits and snacks in Malaysia since 1958. It was incorporated on 4 October 1991 and subsequently listed on Bursa Malaysia on 2 November 2000.
Hup Seng has three subsidiaries, namely Hup Seng Food Industry (M) Sdn Bhd, Hup Seng Hoon Yong Brothers Sdn Bhd and In-Comix Food Industries Sdn Bhd.

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Muhyiddin Slapped With Seventh Criminal Charge, Pleads Not Guilty

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Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin was slapped with one count of money laundering amounting to RM5 million at the Shah Alam Sessions Court, here, this morning.

This totals up to Muhyiddin’s seventh criminal charge following the previous six counts of money laundering and corruption at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on March 10, where he also pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.
According to the News Strait Times, Muhyiddin was charged with one count of receiving RM5 million from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, deemed proceeds from unlawful activities on Jan 7 last year.
Muhyiddin was accused of committing the offence at Ambank Amcorp Mall branch, Jalan Persiaran Barat, Petaling Jaya, here.
Muhyiddin who was represented by K Kumaraendran, Chetan Jethwani, Dev Kumaraendran, Amiratu Al Amirat Saleh Garbaa, Isa Basir, Shahir Ab Razak, Teh See Khoon, Varsha Chelvi and Raja Syuhada Raja Khairuddin, pleaded not guilty and claimed trial to the charge after it was read out to him today.
Some netizens took to Twitter to share their thoughts on this ongoing case.
Twitter user @Insanity_is_me said:
And we wonder why he was fighting so hard, claiming that he had the majority to form the government. What goes around always comes around.@Insanity_is_ via Twitter
Moreover, according to reports by The Star, as the former Prime Minister left the Shah Alam court, his supporters gave their support by chanting “Hidup Tan Sri”.
The Star also reported that in a brief press conference after hearing the charge against him, Muhyiddin said that the court has agreed to move his cases to the Kuala Lumpur court.
“I have pleaded not guilty to the charge and requested for the case to be transferred to the KL court,” he told the reporters present.
Two days ago it was reported that Muhyiddin and his family were having sleepless nights due to the court charges.
Comments from netizens flooded social media platforms with many criticising Muhyiddin’s comment.
Twitter user @tweetingdoubts said:
What your family is feeling is nothing compared to the thousands of families, and lives, you ruined during your utterly inept premiership. I hope they continue to feel this way.@tweetingdoubts via Twitter
Another Twitter user @KyaryHime said:
That’s what the citizens of Malaysia felt the last time when we were locked up. What do you want to eat tomorrow, how do you want to pay the rent, there is no work, no savings. Do you feel us now?@KyaryHime via Twitter

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[Watch] Penang Bullying Incident: 9 Students Suspended For 14 Days

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In a recent school bullying incident, nine students at a secondary school in Bagan Jaya, Penang, Malaysia have been suspended for 14 days.

The punishment was meted out by the school’s parent-teacher association (PIBG).
The incident involved two separate cases of bullying, which prompted an emergency meeting between the parents of the students involved and the PIBG.
Sin Chew reported that the PIBG imposed a two-week suspension on the students involved in the case.
While the association does not support the expulsion of students, the bullying incident was a special case that required action to be taken to explain the situation to other parents and the community.
The parents of the nine students involved and the Penang State Education Department acknowledged the decision to suspend the students.
Parents of Students Involved Apologize to Victims’ Parents
The parents of the students involved in the case also apologized to the parents of the victimized students at the meeting.
The two sides also shook hands to make peace.
The incident has attracted widespread attention and has prompted calls for action against secret societies that infiltrate schools.
It was alleged that the students involved were instructed by the upper echelon of a secret society to beat a student who wanted to leave and switch to another party.
A video was also taken during the process to report to the higher-ups.

Police Investigation Continues, Possible Action Against Secret Societies
Penang Chief Police Chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin has stated that the police are still investigating the bullying case and may take action against any relevant secret society.
RTM quoted him as saying that police would take the statement of all suspects involved.
All suspects were remanded for four days for investigation but were released on bail due to age.
The Ministry of Education has also stated that it will fully cooperate with the police investigation and not compromise on bullying.
The incident serves as a reminder that schools are sacred places that cultivate the pillars of society.
As such, it is important to remain vigilant against bullying or infiltration by secret societies.
At the same time, some netizens indignant at the incident have taken to social media to expose the bullies.

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18-Month-Old Child Dies Of Heat Stroke In Kelantan

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A one-and-a-half-year-old girl in Kota Bharu died on Tuesday (25 April), believed to have been due to heatstroke.
The child’s father, Ahmad Faris Fazli Mohd Nasir, said his only child, Nur Imani, had been coughing since a week ago and vomited a few days after.
He said Nur Amani was taken to the Emergency Unit of Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital last Monday.
The doctor gave her medicine and asked her to be taken home.
"Punca kematian hasil 'post-morterm' adalah disebabkan strok haba." – Ahmad Faris Fazlihttps://t.co/IAf7MqVxy9https://t.co/IAf7MqVxy9— SinarHarian (@SinarOnline) April 27, 2023
Astro Awani quoted Ahmad Faris as saying that his daughter’s condition worsened before she died at about 7.20 am.
The cause of death, according to the autopsy, was heat stroke.
Ahmad Faris said the water in the body was all dry, and the lungs had shrunk.
Yesterday (27 April), an 11-year-old boy died of suspected heatstroke and dehydration.
Muhamad Syamil Aqil breathed his last at Balai Health Clinic near Bachok in Kelantan at 9.27 am.
Budak lelaki 11 tahun, Muhamad Syamil Aqil meninggal dunia disyaki akibat strok haba dan dehidrasi."Semua isi di dalam, jantung dan buah pinggang sudah hangus. Begitu juga air dan darah dalam tubuh sudah kering' -IbuFoto : Ihsan keluargahttps://t.co/zNlPNc7acX pic.twitter.com/YBDxJc7Vg8— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) April 27, 2023
Why Do Kids Die Of Heatstroke?
Heatstroke is a serious condition that can affect anyone, including children.
Kids are more susceptible to heatstroke because their bodies are less efficient at regulating their internal temperature than adults.
They also produce more heat during physical activity and may not recognize or communicate when feeling too hot.
The weather in Malaysia can be warm and humid, increasing the risk of heatstroke.
JANGAN AMBIL MUDAH‼☀ Malaysia kini sedang melanda fenomena bahang dan cuaca panas yang boleh mengundang BAHAYA STROK HABA. #strokhaba#heatstroke#panas#cuacapanas#KekalSihat #KLCeria#CMSWPKL pic.twitter.com/UFpDNK7Z1E— Jabatan Penerangan WPKL🇲🇾 (@JaPenWPKL) April 28, 2023
To prevent heatstroke in children, taking certain precautions during hot weather is important, such as:
However, heatstroke is not solely caused by the weather.
It can also be caused by physical activity, dehydration, and prolonged exposure to high temperatures, among other factors
Stay hydrated: Encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids, especially water, during hot weather.Dress appropriately: Dress your child in loose-fitting, lightweight clothing that allows for air circulation.Stay indoors during the hottest times of the day: Try to stay indoors during the hottest times, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.Use sunscreen: Apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 to protect your child’s skin from sunburn.Never leave your child in a parked car: Even if it’s just for a few minutes, leaving your child in a parked car can be extremely dangerous and lead to heatstroke.

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Malaysian Man Convicted In Singapore For Posing As Female Doctor To Get Nude Pics

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Singapore convicted a Malaysian man who deceived 35 women into sending him images and videos of their private parts.

How did he swing this? By pretending to be “Dr. Janice Lee Yan Hooi”, a female gynaecologist from “Gleneagles Medical Singapore”.
The 37-year-old used various online platforms, including Facebook to target these women.
Between 2018 and 2021, Ooi Chuen Wei gathered 919 videos and photographs before a victim became suspicious and reported him to Singapore authorities.
On Wednesday, he was sentenced to three years and four months in prison by a district court.
The Straits Times reported that there was no more information provided on Ooi’s actual life.
The court heard that Ooi created a Facebook page for his online persona “Dr. Janice” in late 2016 using a random photograph of a Malaysian woman.
In order to further “sell” his online persona, Ooi even created Instagram and LinkedIn profiles for “her”. He also added both male and female users as Facebook friends.
After choosing potential female victims, he sent them a message
Identifying himself as “Dr. Lee”, Ooi sent potential victims a message where he offered them a medical plan, saying it was approved by “Gleneagles Treatment Centre”, for breast and sexual health which included monthly consultations.
He then sent them an email with detailed instructions on how to massage their breasts and genital areas and asked them to record themselves doing it.
Ooi claimed that the recordings would allow him to diagnose any health problems so that he could propose a treatment plan.

This was essentially a telemedicine ruse by the accused. The accused downloaded and saved the videos and pictures after he received them… the victims believed the accused’s elaborate liesDeputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) R Arvindren was quoted as saying.
Arvindren stated that in order to maintain his cover as a female doctor, he would avoid speaking with the victims.
Suspicious Behavior Prompts Victim To Call The Police
According to the South China Morning Post, his crimes were uncovered on July 24, 2021 when one of his victims filed a police report alleging that she had been scammed.
She became suspicious and subsequently found out there was no such specialist at Gleneagles.
On November 11, 2021, police went to Ooi’s house and seized a number of electronic items, including three computers and five cell phones. Ooi confessed during the investigation and detailed the methods of his scheme.
There was no evidence the materials he collected had been distributed.
During sentencing, District Judge Luke Tan emphasised that there were several victims and that the crimes occurred over an extended period of time.
A person convicted of impersonation fraud may face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both.

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MetMalaysia Issues Thunderstorm And Continuous Rain Warning For Three Days

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MetMalaysia has issued a thunderstorm and continuous rain warnings for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak over the next three days from today until Friday (14 to 16 December 2022).

Wednesday (14 December)
In the morning, several areas in Pahang, Terengganu, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Sabah (Tawau and Sandakan) might experience rainfall while it’ll be cloudy in Kuala Lumpur.
Towards the evening and night time, the same weather warning is issued for Terengganu, Johor, and interior Sabah along with one or two places in Kelantan, Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Sarawak (Sri Aman, Kapit, and Miri), and Sabah (Tawau and Kudat).
Thunderstorms are forecasted to occur in several areas in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Negeri Sembilan. One or two places in Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Penang, Pahang, Selangor, and Melaka might experience thunderstorms too.
Similar warnings are given in some places in Sarawak (Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, and Kapit) and Sabah (Pantai Barat, Tawau, Sandakan, and Kudat).
Thursday (15 December)
In the morning, rainfall is expected in Terengganu and Pahang and in a few places in Kelantan, Sarawak (Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, and Sarikei) and Sabah (Pantai Barat, Tawau dan Labuan) including the beaches in Penang.
However, Sabah (Sandakan and Kudat) is predicted to experience thunderstorms the next morning (16 December).
In the afternoon, Terengganu, Kelantan, and Sabah (Labuan) are expected to have rain.
Areas such as Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Pahang, Selangor, Melaka, and Johor including several areas in interior Perlis, Kedah and Perak, will face thunderstorms.
The same warning is given to Sarawak (Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Miri dan Limbang) and Sabah (interior, Pantai Barat, Tawau, Sandakan, and Kudat).
During the night, thunderstorm warnings are issued to a few areas in Pahang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, and Sabah (interior and Labuan).
A few areas in Perak, Sarawak (Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, and Bintulu) and Sabah (Tawau, Sandakan, and Kudat) might experience rain.
Friday (16 December)
In the morning, Terengganu and Pahang will experience rain while some areas in Kelantan, Sarawak (Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit and Bintulu) and Sabah (interior, Pantai Barat, Tawau, Sandakan and Kudat) including the beaches in Penang.
In the afternoon, the same warning is issued to Terengganu and some areas in Kelantan and Sarawak (Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong and Sarikei).
Thunderstorms are predicted to occur in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak (Miri and Limbang), one or two places in Penang, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak (Sibu, Mukah, Kapit and Bintulu) and Sabah (interior, Pantai Barat, Tawau, Sandakan, Kudat and Labuan).
At night, the rain is forecast in Terengganu, interior Perak, Sarawak (Miri and Limbang) and a few places in Penang, Kelantan, Pahang, interior Kedah, Sarawak (Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit and Bintulu) and Sabah ( Pantai Barat, Tawau, and Sandakan).
Meanwhile, thunderstorms are predicted to hit a few places in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Sabah (Labuan and interior) and interior Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka.
READ MORE: Experts Forecast Cold And Chilly Weather Until February 2023
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MetMalaysia can also be contacted through its hotline at 1-300-22-1638 for further details.

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Huge Grease Clog In Puchong Removed From Drain, Netizens Outraged At Local Authorities

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Selangor State Exco member Ng Sze Han recently posted about a huge grease clog in Kinrara that distressed netizens.

The photos showed a man in a simple t-shirt and shorts without appropriate safety gear hauling massive amounts of grease and gunk out of a culvert. The trapped grease waste had plastic bags and general waste caught within it as well.
Ng noted that this was in Taman Kinrara Seksyen 1. He called out nearby restaurants for disposing used cooking oil down the drain, and implored them to consider recycling it instead.
Can you guess what is this? Yes, this man is trying to unclog the grease inside the culvert. I hope restaurants in Taman Kinrara Seksyen 1 can be more responsible, please recycle your used cooking oil, do not dispose it into the drain. pic.twitter.com/w75viWUvej— Ng Sze Han 🇲🇾🚀 (@ngszehan) March 10, 2022
Netizens were floored by the man’s dedication to getting the job done, but most were shocked at his lack of proper safety equipment.
Respect la kt mamat ni 🤝🤝🤝— MNS (@nazrinsabri) March 11, 2022
Omg why he’s working without proper attire I feel so bad no one should do that job like that. Could the majlis bandaraya help this guy out or isnt it like their job to keep the drains clear— latenightcat (@hfshzhr) March 11, 2022
“You should do something”
Netizens lamented that plenty of restaurants do not actually use grease traps, depsite the fact that it is mandatory to be installed in food-related premises.
Sadly, weak enforcement and lax regulations have allowed businesses to simply ignore the ruling. Some use grease traps that are too small to be efficient, some do not maintain it, and others simply throw their grease down the drain.
Almost all restaurants not just mamak. Wondering what the PBT are doing? If they don't want to work pls resign… right— Som Tam (@SomTam16547923) March 10, 2022
Many netizens also wonder what local authorities were doing about the issue. However, most netizens were quick to note that as a council member on the state exco board of Selangor, Ng is readily in the position to do something about it.
I just realized you're the State EXCO in charge. Takkan setakat "I hope" je? Where's the enforcement?— 🇲🇾 TKohHock (@TKohHock) March 11, 2022
It happens at home, too
Tossing used cooking oil down the sink seems easy even for those of us at home, but it’s actually a big problem that will stress out your plumbing.
Cooled cooking oil hardens and clings to the inside of your pipes, and no matter how much hot water you try to pour down the sink, that’s where it will stay.
Malaysians just can’t get away from our fried favourites, after all.(Credit: Freepik)
It encourages bacteria growth, which turns into a nasty sewage smell, which turns into a bad time for everyone involved. Even worse, this discarded waste ends up polluting the waterways and soil nearby your home too!
Hence, if you have used cooking oil, dispose of it properly or even recycle it for cash! There are plenty of uses for used cooking oil, so let it live a second life while you pocket a little bit of extra something as well!
READ MORE: Malaysia Please Don’t Throw Away Your Used Cooking Oil, Do This Instead

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M’sian Author’s Popular Novel Celebrated Internationally As Webcomic

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Hanna Alkaf is the author of The Weight of Our Sky, which made waves when it was released earlier this year. The novel is set in 1969 during the May 13th racial riots and features a young Malay protagonist with OCD that she visualizes as a djinn.
The debut novel from Hanna throws you into the chaos and unrest that is part of our national history, despite how much we may want to erase it from our sejarah textbooks.
You may have seen her book in our local bookstores, but if books aren’t your thing, the novel is now being adapted in web comic form on the Webtoons app!
Hanna’s novel which you can pick up at any local bookstore (left), and the webcomic you can find on the Webtoon app (right).
Webtoon is a free mobile app that lets you read webcomics for free. They house many popular webcomics and is a platform for aspiring artists to post their comics as well.
They are now adapting YA novels into webcomics to expand the content offered on the app.
Not many authors choose to have their work adopted into a webcomic. When we spoke to Hanna Alkaf, we learned that Webtoons approached her first, as they thought the story would work really well in a webcomic format!
Hanna isn’t directly responsible for the actual adaptation of book into a webcomic. Producer Susan Cheng and writer Alya Rehman are in charge of that, though Hanna gets to review the episodes beforehand and give comments.

One thing that Hanna insisted on is an all-Malaysian art team.
It was really important to her that Malaysian artists were brought on board to accurately portray all the little details about Malaysia’s unique culture and setting.
She also wanted to keep the difficult topics such as OCD and race riots portrayed in a sensitive manner, and make sure that the seriousness of the issue came across in the art.
Which is why the art is now helmed by Malaysian artist Nisrina AN, with lots of help from colourists Nurel and Toadfrogs, both Malaysians as well.
Hanna insists on capturing an authentic feel of KL in the 1960s, so she is quite active in the visualisation process. Everything from the settings to the background, and geographic landmarks have to be accurate.
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It’s absolutely amazing to read a webcomic and see the striking blue of the girls’ pinafore, or the unmistakable colonial architecture of Petaling Street, and the diverse mix of characters of all races.
Malaysia may not show up often in mainstream media the way we ourselves see it: complete with uncles and aunties, the high school uniforms, even the kapcais.
It’s about time Malaysians starting telling our own Malaysian stories.

If you can’t wait to finish the story, pick up The Weight of Our Sky in a bookshop near you. The Webtoon has only 4 episodes as of the time of writing and will be updated on a weekly basis.
Look out for Hanna’s new book The Girl & The Ghost coming out in 2020!
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Government Doctors Continue To Draw Flak For Opposing Transfers To Sabah And Sarawak

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Netizens have launched a stinging attack on government doctors who refused to comply with transfer norms.

Many government doctors have been asked by the Health Ministry (KKM) to serve in Sabah and Sarawak and this has caused dissatisfaction among them.
The Hartal Doktor Kontrak movement blamed the government for leaving them with no choice but to quit their job.
We are running out of doctors, sooner than we think. Even us at Hartal didn't expect this kind of numbers. Yg baru interview ni kalau dpt tetap tapi kena pindah sabah sarawak, some will definitely not take the offer, finish their contract and leave.— HartalDoktorKontrak (@HKontrak) June 8, 2022
Doctors Slammed For Being Choosy
Many netizens came forward to give their opinions and question why doctors and medical practitioners in the country seem to choose which state to work in.
Some feel that Sabah and Sarawak are being alienated because there are doctors who are willing to lose their jobs simply because they refuse to be sent there.
Others pointed out that all civil servants are subjected to transfers and not just doctors only.
That’s very disappointing to hear. Apa yg hina sangat pasal east Malaysia until people are willing to lose their jobs over it?— therealsunarpu (@therealsunarpu) June 8, 2022
Idk la what would other people think about this but this actually sounds privileged. Doctors aren’t the only gov posts yang kena hantar ke borneo. Even kerani kewangan skim W pun ada juga kena hantar ke Borneo dari semenanjung. https://t.co/3MAOachJu0— Tasha🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@tashamohd05) June 9, 2022
However, some feel it’s understandable if doctors choose not to serve in Sabah and Sarawak as everyone has their struggles.
They acknowledged that Semenanjung people are reluctant to move there mainly because it’s far from their family.
Some have to be separated from their spouses and kids if they move.
Netizens said the real issue is the failure to produce enough doctors from Sabahans and Sarawakians.
No need to villify anyone without knowing their personal circumstances. We don't know what personal struggles ppl are going through.— B (@bessythemessy) June 8, 2022
Striking Doctors Say They Are Not Discriminating Sabah And Sarawak
In August last year, Gerakan Hartal Doktor Kontrak had questioned the KKM’s action which only opened placements in the Sabah and Sarawak.
They pointed said it does not make sense as the issue of shortage of doctors covers the whole country.
It claimed that there were some initial groups of medical officers who got offers to work in the two states involved.
They were promised various benefits before they were but were not fulfilled.
READ MORE: Houseman Died In Just 3 Weeks Of Starting Work, Raises Questions About Work Conditions In Penang Hospital
Gerakan Hartal Doktor Kontrak said the issue being played out as if the contract doctor rejecting this offer is necessary to Sabah and Sarawak.
They insist it’s not a matter of placement to where the doctors are sent but every state is experiencing a shortage of doctors.
The movement was responding to a statement by KKM that only 200 of the 300 medical officers appointed by the ministry were willing to be based in Sabah and Sarawak.
Lack Of Job Security For Contract Doctors
The Hartal Doktor Kontrak movement issued a three-week ultimatum to the government last year.
READ MORE: Why Are Malaysian Doctors Planning To Go On Strike?
They demanded permanent positions for all contract doctors through transparent selection criteria.
  @fahizariff Kalau sharpie boleh permanent, kenapa mereka tidak? #hartaldoktorkontrak #sinarharian #tiktoknews @sinarharianonline ♬ original sound  – NerdAF
The movement which comprises junior doctors nationwide had threatened to protest with a strike and go on leave unless their demands are met.
The movement even submitted a memorandum to the government to inform of their demands.
READ MORE: Doctors At MAEPS Interrogated By Police Till 4AM For ‘Hartal’
In February, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that 4,186 additional permanent posts will be created in the ministry by June.
The move has been well-received by contract doctors nationwide.
Doktor Kontrak: Kabinet bersetuju 4,186 jawatan tetap tambahan diwujudkan di KKM tahun ini bertujuan melantik 3,586 pegawai perubatan, 300 pegawai pergigian dan 300 pegawai farmasi. Lantikan perjawatan tetap tambahan ini dibuat bermula pada Jun 2022 – Khairy@BuletinTV3— KAMARUDDIN MAPE (@kamayNewsMPB) February 10, 2022

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M’sian F&B workers share terrible customer experiences & it’ll give you nightmares

Have you noticed there seems to be a lot of news of rude
customers lately?
From that angry mak cikâ€™s Chicken Rice Shop rant to the vandal teens in Family Mart, it looks like being in F&B is ROUGH.

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Thatâ€™s exactly what Twitter user @asoshiation set out to establish with a series of tweets sharing her experience working in F&B.

share ur experience working in f&b! I’ll start
worked as a server in a restaurant and makcik2 ala macam ni called me by ketuk2-ing her garfu on the glass cup pastu bila layan, dia tanya “awak x dengar ke saya panggil?”
em makcik, saya orang bukan lembu nak panggil camtu :–))) https://t.co/qREF2hL5cc
â€” asoshiation (@asoshiation) June 19, 2019

Translation: “worked as a server in a restaurant and this mak cik called me over by knocking her fork on the glass cup. And when I came to serve her, she said â€œdidnâ€™t you hear me calling you?â€Em, mak cik, Iâ€™m a human not a cow to be called like that”
Followed by an interaction with Mr Moneybags:

#2 one time customer’s card x lepas for payment so i apologised and all and dia tetibe menjerit kat muka i sambil tunjuk resit atm “eh hello u ingat i xde duit ke?? u tengok berapa ribu i ada dalam card ni!!”
ok tapi masalahnya card nya still declined Dato’ oii :–)))
â€” asoshiation (@asoshiation) June 19, 2019

Translation: “one time, a customerâ€™s card got declined so I apologised and all. Suddenly, he started yelling in my face while showing me his ATM receipt saying, â€œeh hello. You think I donâ€™t have money?? You look at how many thousands of ringgit I have in this card!!â€Okay, but the problem is that the card is still declined Datoâ€™ oii”

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And then thereâ€™s this gem right here:

#5 ada dato tu order something aku tak dengar so aku minta repeat, pastu dato siap gelak2 cakap kat anak2 dia, “see this is what happens when you don’t study well, you work here and you can’t even understand simple English. Kan, dik?” so I told him –
â€” asoshiation (@asoshiation) June 19, 2019

Translation: “There was a Datoâ€™ ordered something I couldnâ€™t hear. So I asked him to repeat. Then the Datoâ€™ laughed and told his daughter, â€œsee this is what happens when you don’t study well, you work here and you can’t even understand simple English. Right, dik?” so I told him–“

“Sir, I teach English at Cambridge to students similar to your daughters’ age. I just didn’t hear you well enough, it has nothing to do with my education.” dato pun tersipu malu terus order oren jus
â€” asoshiation (@asoshiation) June 19, 2019

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There was also a mathematician who wanted to pay half the price because he only ate half the meal:

#21 ada foreigner datang makan. dia makan half pastu kata can i pay just half? because its not so good and i just ate half. bila cakap kena bayar full, nak marah aku sebab makanan x sedap and x puas hati. aku cam jam jap kepala.. aiyoo sir i think ur brain also half la
â€” asoshiation (@asoshiation) June 20, 2019

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Also this, unfortunate situation:

#28 ada customer no datang order take away. “nanti lepas movie saya amik” katanya. kitorang pun ok la, agak2 sejam lepas order baru masak. rupanya movie dia habis kul 12.45am.. kitorang staff cam orang bodoh tunggu dia datang amik takut Cik Ti pulak datang makan en hahahahha
â€” asoshiation (@asoshiation) June 20, 2019

Translation: “There was a customer ordered take away saying “I will take after the movie”. We were all ok la, can cook the food in an hour. Turns out, the movie ended at 12.45 am… us staff were waiting for him like fools because we didn’t want mice to come hahahaha”
Her tweets gathered quite a lot of attention with over 7,000 retweets and fellow F&B workers sharing their own PTSD-inducing experiences.

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Like this customer who ordered a beef burger AND THEN SCOLDED THE WORKER for not knowing he can’t eat beef (um…. WHAT?)

Burger King. Menu tu dah sah2 tulis Beef burger. Aku serve la dia burger tu seperti dia order. 10 minit kemudian, ‘Oh shit are you stupid i can’t eat beef’ sambil bawa burger yg dh digigit separuh. Bermula la sesi memaki aku.
How the f*** aku nak tahu kau takleh makan beef.
â€” Ø¹Ø§Ø±Ù Ù‡ÙŠÙƒÙ„ (@qalariff) June 20, 2019

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The Goldilocks customer:

Pernah  ada customer nak air panas, aku  kasi air panas dari coway . Then dia marah2 kata “Dik, ni air suam  ni. Aku nak air panas”. Babi, air tu berasap sial. Then aku geram aku masuk dalam microwave, kasi dia. Then boleh dia kata “Panas sangat ni dik, aku nak air panas”🤦♀😑😑
â€” Canis Lupus (@Wasaaakir) June 20, 2019

Translation: “there was a customer who wanted hot water, I gave her hot water from Coway. She started scolding me saying “Dik, this is warm water. I wan’t hot water.” The water was steaming. Then I put it in the microwave and gave her. She went and said, “This is too hot, dik. I want hot water”

I didnâ€™t get much asshole customers since my particular workplace was a cafe&bar, and the food is expensive, but there was this dude whO was having dinner with the fam, and while dining be proceeded to cut his nails AT THE TABLE
â€” beau 🍒 (@revesmoi) June 21, 2019

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So thereâ€™s a family yg datang masa fullhouse, so letak la nama in waiting list. Got this guy said â€˜ingat sy xda duit sgt ke nak makan sini? I want a seatâ€™ while flashing cash. Waiting list is not about duit bro & nobody said shit. In the end minta discount for kids meal fakin bij
â€” das (@miameann) June 20, 2019

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Drive thru store at a supermarket , customer demanded me to remove a trolley that’s not even blocking the lane… Threaten to sue me if car was damaged. Sigh 🤦🏻♂
â€” Vader (@N7_Epsilon) June 20, 2019

When The Rakyat Post reached out to @asoshiation, she told us that she saw the mak cik ranting at the Chicken Rice Shop server and felt bad for the girl.

“Some situations are beyond our control. Obviously sometimes we have problems like shortage of staff, so we have to work twice as hard to meet the demands. But at times like these, there’s always customers who just barge in and treat the servers really badly.”
 @asoshiation

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 “I think people really need to know that servers, bartenders, people who work in retail and customer services in general, they’re humans too and they have feelings. Sure, we make mistakes sometimes but that doesn’t mean we can be considerate towards each other. You’d be surprised that the person handling your food could be a PhD holder!
 @asoshiation
  @asoshiation’s observations serve as a lesson for Malaysians to reflect on how we treat people who are perceived to be “lower”.
Remember the wise words of  Malcolm S. Forbes, “You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.”

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How to avoid GoT spoilers according to a journalist

Are you afraid of spoilers for the latest episode of Game of Thrones?
Worry not as there aren’t any here and Malaysia Correspondent for Channel NewsAsia Sumisha Naidu posted up a step-by-step guide to protect you from them.
This post is most vital for those who live in Twitterjaya and couldn’t get today off to watch the first episode of the final season.
She even highlights words that you should avoid in this list of things to mute.

In one hour, 9am Malaysia time, Game of Thrones begins and you should either get off Twitter or mute words/ hashtags. Hereâ€™s how. https://t.co/DZgs3tXvmc
— Sumisha Naidu (@sumishanaidu) April 15, 2019

 On the other hand, for those of you who have been utterly too busy with your life or for those just getting into GoT now, thank James Corden.
He has summarised it all, yes all 7 seasons, in just 3 minutes just for you.

This recap will get you all caught up before tonight's #GameofThrones premiere! pic.twitter.com/O534oG8stu
— The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) April 14, 2019

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Water Cuts In 47 Areas In Petaling District Starting Today

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A total of 47 areas in the Petaling district will experience water supply disruption for up to 24 hours, from 9 am today.

According to Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor), the disruption is due to upgrading works to the water supply system at Kolam Air Bukit Dengkil Reservoir.
Air Selangor, in its Tweet also listed the 47 affected areas.
dan dijangka akan pulih sepenuhnya pada jam 9:00 pagi, 22 Jun 2022. Senarai kawasan yang akan mengalami gangguan bekalan air berjadual adalah seperti yang dipaparkan. pic.twitter.com/UB7XvlkxfX— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) June 20, 2022
Air Selangor said that the maintenance and upgrading works at the Bukit Dengkil Reservoir are in full swing and are expected to be completed at 9:00pm tomorrow.
“Air Selangor is mobilising water tankers to the affected areas, with priority given to critical premises such as hospitals, dialysis centres and funerals,” the company posted on its Facebook.

Air Selangor added that the water supply will begin to be distributed in stages to consumers after the water supply system is stabilised.
“The duration of the water supply disruption and recovery in the affected areas will vary depending on the distance of the consumers’ premises and the water pressure at the distribution system.”
Consumers can also access www.airselangor.com to get the latest updates on water supply disruptions.

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Celebrate St Patrick’s Day With Some “Lucky Charms” & Make It “Our Day To Remember”

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Are you feeling a little down on your luck?

Maybe the exam you took recently didn’t go too well. Perhaps that promotion you were gunning for fell through. Or maybe your car keeps breaking down every time you’re on a date…
You know what they say!—When life gives you lemons, it’s best to grab a drink and find some charming company to make it all go down a lil’ easier!
This St Patrick’s Day, let’s reminisce and celebrate all the sweet n’ sour moments of the year together with friends, family and the true lucky charms and companions in our lives.
Make it our day to remember!
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Grab yourself a Guinness and make it a day to remember by joining in on the fun activities and fortuitous giveaways during Guinness Malaysia’s 2023 St Patrick’s celebration at participating pubs and bars near you this 3 March to 1 April 2023.
Stand to win exclusive prizes when you take part in any of the Guinness St. Patrick’s Day activities and share the memorable moments you’ve enjoyed with the true lucky charms in your life.
Simply create and post short videos of the good time you’re having with your charming companions to the tune of the Guinness St. Patrick’s jingle to Instagram for a chance to unlock different tiers of rewarding prizes and, of course, have a memory bank full of lucky memories to last a lifetime.
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For more details on how you can enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with your lucky charms, visit Guinness Malaysia’s website, HERE.
Also, remember to keep yourself lucky by acting responsibly. Do not drink n’ drive, and remember that you’d need to be 21-years-old and above, and non-Muslim to purchase and consume alcohol.

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Abang Viva Is An APM Volunteer Now And Will Undergo Full Training

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Azwan Omar, popularly known as Abang Viva, has been chosen to join as a volunteer in the Civil Defence Force (APM) Melaka.

According to the Director of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force Lt Kol (PA) Cuthbert John Martin Quadra, Azwan will benefit from APM’s organised and systematic training.
Based on a report by Sinar Harian, Azwan will still be available to provide help to the public while undergoing training.
Since Azwan still has a day job as a machine operator, Cuthbert said he could volunteer and help with APM whenever he can.
The decision was announced after Cuthbert presented Azwan with a certificate of appreciation at Azwan’s family home on Tuesday, 4 January.
Previously, Azwan was also awarded a certificate of appreciation from APM for helping the flood victims with his own boat.
READ MORE: Abang Viva Awarded Certificate Of Appreciation For Helping Flood Victims

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This Simple Technique Can Help Covid-19 Patients Improve Oxygen Levels In Their Bodies

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One of the symptoms of Covid-19 is difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

If you find yourself in this predicament awaiting hospitalisation, or if you are quarantining at home and have encountered some trouble breathing, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) recently shared a simple technique that may help Covid-19 patients improve oxygen levels in the body.

What is proning?
Proning is a simple technique where you lie face down on your stomach, to try and improve the oxygen levels in your body.
It improves ventilation to the lungs and keeps the alveoli units open which makes it easier to breathe.
This technique may help Covid-19 patients whose condition is not severe enough to require ventilation, but may still need oxygenation.
Proning is only needed when the patient has difficulty breathing and if oxygen levels drop below 94.
How to prone
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According to PHKL’s post, follow these steps:
Lie face down with a pillow under your neck.Put one or two pillows under your chest and upper thighs.Put two pillows under your shinsSwitch positions every 30 minutes to two hours by turning to your right side, then sit up and gradually lay on your left side before returning back to your belly-down position.
Proning can be done up to 16 hours a day, adjusting pillows for comfort.
Do’s and Don’ts to proning
Do keep track of any pressure sores or injuringDo prone in a well-ventilated roomDon’t prone directly after meals
The following instances are when proning should be avoided, like during pregnancy or if you have or suffer from:
Spinal instability or fracturesSpine, femur or pelvic fracturesDeep vein thrombosisMajor cardiac conditions
Proning can assist patients with or without a ventilator
According to Healthline, since the Covid-19 pandemic began, doctors have been using this position to help patients with severe Covid-19.
Proning can sometimes help patients avoid the need for a ventilator. But if they are already on a ventilator, careful use of the prone position has also been shown to improve the survival rate for those patients.
Not just Covid, but also Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
The prone position is also used for ARDS caused by any condition such as pneumonia, pancreatitis, and sepsis.
ARDS can also be caused by serious accidents and injuries such as breathing in harmful substances, drowning, and severe injuries to your head, chest or other body parts.
Always monitor symptoms
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Although proning is a good way to manage respiratory problems, PHKL reminds us all to always monitor our symptoms and oxygen levels.
If you are managing Covid-19 symptoms at home, always consult with a doctor if your blood oxygen level drops below 95%.

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GST Might Make A Comeback To Increase Country’s Revenue

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There’s a possibility that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be making a comeback as it’s reported that the Finance Ministry is looking to broaden the country’s revenue base as well as re-evaluating the tax incentive package to strengthen it and make it more targeted and strategic.

Berita Harian quoted its Deputy Secretary-General, Zakiah Jaafar who said that the ministry would undertake some major fiscal reforms to strengthen the country’s revenue capacity in the event of a pandemic and crisis.
Right now, we are a little distracted to maintain a countercyclical stance until the recovery takes place in full despite limited fiscal space. We are reviewing new tax reforms, including reviewing the existing tax structure and the possibility of new taxes being imposed.Finance Ministry Deputy Secretary-General, Zakiah Jaafar via Berita Harian
Back to 2015?
GST was first introduced in 2015, when Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak was the Prime Minister, with a rate of 6% which replaced the Sales and Services Tax (SST), based on reports from The Star.
It was said that the tax would be able to resolve weaknesses in the current taxation system such as the impact of double taxation, absence of full tax relief on exported goods and issues over transfer pricing.
It was later abolished after he was succeeded by Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who reinstated the SST.
At the time, according to reports from The Sun the reason given by the Pakatan Harapan government was that the tax had caused the cost of living in Malaysia to rise.

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Want A Non-Malay PM? Abolish Vernacular Schools First, Says Mukhriz

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If Malaysia wants a non-Malay Prime Minister in power someday, it should abolish vernacular schools first, said Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.

According to a statement released on the party’s official Facebook page yesterday, Mukhriz stated that the idea of a non-Malay becoming Prime Minister can only be entertained once factors that divide Malaysians are eliminated.
He added that among these factors is the existence of vernacular schools, which he claims causes division among children.
Our founding fathers would not have agreed to let the British-era vernacular schools continue operating well beyond Merdeka as they knew it would create more divisions between the people.Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir
Mukhriz added that we should allow our children to learn, play and mingle with each other until the differences between them become celebrated and not divisive.
Only then can we hope to see a non-Malay as nothing other than a Malaysian, not coloured by their ethnic background.Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir
This statement was not received well by a majority of netizens.
Twitter user @cphangcolin said Malaysian culture is not purely based on Malay culture but a combination of all other cultures as well.
Malay Nationalists like Mukhriz do not want unity, they want forced assimilation. He wants to erase all other cultures from this country until only one remains.@cphangcolin via Twitter
He also added that an estimate of 20% of students in Chinese schools are non-Chinese, making them far more diverse and bastions of unity and multiculturalism than Universiti Teknologi Mara (UITM) which explicitly excludes people based on race.
Another Twitter user @tsobsessionfair tweeted:
What causes actual division? Class. You know what exacerbates that? Malaysian kids go to international school when they don’t need to but ‘national school is lousy’. Of course he’ll never say this because his kids have probably never even stepped foot in a sekolah kebangsaan.@tsobsessionfair via Twitter
Also sharing his comments on the matter was former Klang MP Charles Santiago.
A non-Malay will not become a Malaysian PM. But don’t use the argument to start a campaign to close down vernacular schools @MukhrizMahathir. And the idea that vernacular schools divide is laughable. The idea of a non-Malay PM was created to undermine @pakatanharapan_ by @chedetofficial.Former Klang MP Charles Santiago
Days ago, Mukhriz’s father, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad raised netizen’s eyebrows when he warned that Malays in Malaysia could lose power and become like Singapore.
Speaking at a dialogue in Putrajaya alongside other guest politicians on Saturday, he said Malaysian Malays’ “economic control has been gone for a long time” and they now risked losing their political power as well.
READ MORE: ‘Grand Old Man’ Gives Warning That Malays Will Be Powerless
What are your thoughts on this?

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No More Fines, It’s Straight To Court For Violating MCO From Tomorrow

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Fed up by the actions of folks violating Movement Control Orders (MCO), the police will now book violators to be brought straight to court instead of issuing the RM1,000 compound.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob revealed the new procedure will take effect from 15th April as there are still many who break the MCO rules to stay indoors and limit movements.
We see that the rakyat are acting as if they don’t care or are not afraid of the laws we have today. Maybe RM1,000 is not enough to scare them.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister.
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Violators are subject to Section 24 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Any person found guilty under this Act is subject to a fine or no more than 2 years imprisonment for the first offence. The punishment increases to 5 years imprisonment or a fine for subsequent offences.
Phase 3 of the MCO begins tomorrow, 15th April and is expected to end on 28th April.

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Abandoned Phone Booths In Penang Transformed Into Cosy Library Cubicles

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It’s always fun to see colourful projects lining the city streets!

The old phone booths along Beach Street in George Town, Penang were given an eye-catching upgrade and were transformed into public mini-libraries.
The three colourful mini-library booths are situated right outside Balai Polis Lebuh Pantai so hopefully, vandals will not get to destroy it.
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The upgrades and refurbishment was an initiative by Penggerak Komuniti Muda (PEKA) with MBPP to encourage the culture of reading among the Malaysian public.
Visitors will find reading materials such as books, Penang Monthly publications and Buletin Mutiara newspapers in the booths.
The public is encouraged to donate books for others to read too. To make it even more convenient, there are charging points and built-in lighting for night reading as well.
There’s a reading nook, charging port and built-in lighting too. Image: George Town, Penang/ FB
While the reception has been largely positive, some netizens are worried that the reading materials will be damaged by rain.
Fortunately, there’s good news about this. A netizen shared that the polycarbonate sliding door of the bookcases managed to keep the reading materials dry and protected from the elements.

Visitors are allowed to take books home with them to read. However, they’re also reminded to return the books once they’re done reading.
It’s all to make sure that it’ll be an enjoyable reading experience for everyone.
Here’s to hoping we’ll see more beautiful and useful public projects. Perhaps they could do something to alleviate the heat in the mini library booths in the future.
You can read at night too thanks to the built-in lighting. Image: Green Hero/ FB

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AirAsia Delayed Flight Last Minute, Family Forced To Make Baby Bed With Chairs And Pillows

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Delayed flights are a nightmare for many travellers at the airport. Not only is there nothing much to do to bide the time, but there are also no comfortable places to rest or sleep.

A recent AirAsia passenger shared their ordeal on Twitter when their flight was delayed at the last minute with no hotel rooms available.
The family had a baby with them. Due to the long wait, they had no choice but to put two chairs together and pad it with soft items such as pillows to make a makeshift bed for the child.
Unfortunately, my sister had to use up her credits from previous cancellations due to closure of international borders. She didn’t expect it to turn out this badly.— Kamaboko Gonpachirou (@ennaojt) March 16, 2022
A netizen lamented that AirAsia did not learn from their lesson and still treated passengers as an afterthought.
By right, the airline company should have strived to find accommodations for the passengers.
Why customers hv to check the details etc? Instead, AA should offer the hospitality first. Thats moral obligation to fulfill whatever compensations to the customers.— Suhana Suhaimi (@SuhanaSOfficial) March 16, 2022
No man, woman or child should go through what your family went through. Airlines need to honor the Right to Care. @MavcommGroup & @weekasiongmp please do your job. @weechookeong— Anton Ambrose (@TheAntonAmbrose) March 16, 2022
Someone else said the family could claim the travel insurance but another netizen said it doesn’t alleviate the family’s discomfort.
Others complained that AirAsia’s service quality has dropped a lot and pointed out that flights were cancelled easily.
A few said they wouldn’t fly with AirAsia again for these reasons.
That doesn’t alleviate the discomfort the family had to go through.— Endie (@The_Endie) March 16, 2022
kualiti dan prestasi AirAsia makin merosot akhir akhir ni.terlalu mudah cancel flight.pemusnah perancangan dan harapan orang.— Ahmad Nazneen (@ahmadnazneen2) March 16, 2022
I already decided not to fly AirAsia or AAX anymore after they don’t even bother to give credit back when AAX go bust but still operating. My flight details has been completely wiped out from the system and the useless AVA chat can’t understand my questions. Their service has ⬇— ApaBenda (@DQ89685687) March 16, 2022
Netizens recommended others to fly with other reliable airlines.
A netizen recommended others to check out Malaysia Airlines, stating that the fares could be cheaper than AirAsia sometimes.
Another person claimed that AirAsia doesn’t care about their customers since many people still have not received cash refunds for the cancelled flights.
MAS ticket prices are not so bad nowadays. More often than people realise they can be cheaper than @airasia Check them out next time you’re booking for flight tickets— Conglomerator wiwi (@elit_bew) March 16, 2022
They don’t care, if they cared they would have refunded money whose bookings done last year— Thayanand (@thaya79) March 16, 2022
Netizens still angry over un-refunded flights
It was apparent that netizens were still angry at AirAsia for not compensating their previously cancelled flights.
When the pandemic hit, AirAsia only ‘reimbursed’ their passengers via AirAsia credit instead of money.
Numerous tries to contact AirAsia were ignored or led to nowhere. According to The Star, AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes urged customers to accept the credit instead of claiming refunds for flights on 12 April 2020.
This was made worse when Tony showed off his new Tesla Y in 2021 and customers accused the businessman of flaunting his wealth when his staff were still not paid and customers did not get their cash refunds.
READ MORE: AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Shows Off New Tesla Y, But Netizens Aren’t Celebrating With Him

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