[UPDATED] Barbershops & Car Wash Services Allowed To Operate, But With Stricter SOP

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[UPDATE: Article updated to clarify that these businesses are allowed to operate from tomorrow, 5th February.]

Barbershops, car wash services and night markets are allowed to operate from tomorrow onwards (5 Feb) , announced Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

However, the reopening is subject to stricter Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
In his daily Movement Control Order (MCO) briefing, Ismail Sabri outlined that the operating hours of these businesses are also limited as below:
Night market – 4pm -10pmBarbershop/ Hair Salon (haircut only) – until 10pmCar wash services – until 10pm
Credit: National Security Council
Stricter SOPs
The Defence Minister stressed that only haircut services at barbershops and hair salons are allowed, with other services such as facials still strictly prohibited.
Salon and barber shop workers must also sanitise their equipment after tending to each customer.
Credit: TRP
In a special announcement today (4 Feb) Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin also said that the government will focus on factories, construction sites and workplaces as they contribute the highest number of infections.
Workplace clusters have also been identified as a key source of Covid-19 infections in the country with the latest data showing at least 59% of the Covid-19 infection cases come from these places.
READ MORE: Stricter Measures For SOP Flouters, Including Factories, Construction Companies, Says Muhyiddin
Previously, a youth non-governmental organisation called Pemuda Negara had called for the government to heed the calls of small businesses who’ve been struggling to survive with their operations instructed to shut down during the MCO.
In a statement, Pemuda Negara founder Dr Afif Bahardin explained that these sectors involve many local entrepreneurs who are vulnerable to the risk of going bankrupt as they enter their third week of closure during the MCO.
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Most businesses to reopen during Malaysia's MCO extension: Sources
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21YO Terengganu Cyclist Is SEA’s FIRST Woman To Compete In European Race

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Our very own national cyclist Siti Nur Alia Mansor is the very first female competitor from Southeast Asia to join the European race UCI Women’s World Tour.

She is joining the race after signing on as a rider for Spain-based Canyon-SRAM Racing Team. Siti is also the first Southeast Asian woman to join a professional internationally-acclaimed cycling team.
Canyon-SRAM Racing Team is currently ranked fifth in the world rankings.
Siti was recruited by the former coach of Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG), Adam Szabo. Adam has moved to coaching the Canyon-SRAM Racing Team since last June and reached out to Siti to sign her up for the team.
However, it took her a month to consider and accept the offer.
This will be a stepping stone or start for me to chase bigger dreams, like competing at the Olympics. I will repay the sacrifices made by my family, coaches and the Terengganu cycling fraternity by bringing glory to Terengganu and Malaysia at the world stage one day.Siti Nur Alia Mansor to Bernama
However, she will return to Malaysia to compete in the 2020 Sukma, which is scheduled to take place some time in June 2022.

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JB Driver With ENTIRE Banana Tree In Car Stopped By Police, Turns Out He Already Had 18 Summons & 4 Arrest Warrants

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A Toyota Vios was captured on video travelling on Jalan Persiaran Utama, Mutiara Rini, Skudai in Johor Bahru with a whole fully-grown banana tree sticking out of its window.

The banana tree was so large that it fully obstructed the lane next to the car, with the huge leaves dragging on the road.

Traffic police had slapped him with a traffic summons for carrying a load with an improper vehicle, issued under LN 166/59 Rule 20.
As it turns out, the 30-year-old local driver is not the owner of the vehicle, but he had 18 traffic summonses, included four arrest warrants and 10 non-compoundable summonses.
The driver has been taken to the Johor Bahru Magistrate’s Court to settle just six of the outstanding summonses amounting to RM1,200.
Additionally, the car’s road tax had expired, so the Toyota Vios has been confiscated under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The 30-year-old driver is the cousin of the actual owner of the Toyota Vios, who is currently based in Singapore. According to the owner’s son, the cousin had driven the car and carried the banana tree for a prayer ceremony in that area.

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Served Only Rice & Sambal After Paying RM2,100 For Quarantine, Malaysians Reveal Shocking Conditions At USJ Hotel

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As the government announced mandatory quarantine at designated centres for all entering the country from 24 July onwards, little did a group of travellers trapped in a USJ hotel know that they were in for a nightmare.

The issue first came to light when a Twitter user tearily shared the reality of their quarantine at the hotel where meagre portions of food were served, including “nasi lemak” that consisted of only rice and sambal.
Hello, I am back in Malaysia and in my Day4 of quarantining myself in a hotel in USJ. As a foreign student in a foreign land, I learned a lot and as a government servant myself, I want to treat anyone who comes to Malaysia, the same I was treated in Seoul. This is a thread. pic.twitter.com/U2pFatMaTd— 찬또배기의 찐 (@zierali) August 2, 2020
She paid RM2,100 for the quarantine.
In fact, all returning Malaysians sent to quarantine centres in Malaysia are required to pay RM2,100 for the 14-day stay – with the exception of those travelling for official government purposes, students and persons with disabilities.
The Health Ministry confirmed on 2 August that there are currently 21 quarantine centres for those who enter Malaysia (16 hotels and 5 public training institutes).
However, the quality and experience between each centre wildly differs from one another. Travellers also don’t get to choose their quarantine centre.
The USJ hotel in particular has been the subject of much issue, especially among the Persons Under Surveillance (PUS) currently serving their mandatory quarantine there.
Jack Lim, who has been in the hotel since 30 July upon return from Cambodia, told TRP that his room was given to him in appalling condition, with stained sheets, mouldy walls and bugs. Even after the hotel changed his room following complaints, the stained walls remained.
Dirty sheets, stained walls and dead bugs were among the sights recorded at the USJ hotel that currently serves as a quarantine centre for travellers who enter Malaysia.(Credit: Jack Lim)
After the viral tweet, they did try to improve, but the change is just by giving more food. The quality is still bad and the food is served cold.Jack Lim to TRP.
This sentiment is echoed by a fellow PUS at the same hotel Aizat Zahar, who checked in a day later at 1am to face similar issues.
By 1am we got to our room but we were offered no food despite having had our last meal about 20h earlier on flight and they told us to buy instant noodles sold at RM10 for 3 packs. That was my dinner. And the next few days until now it has been endless frustrations with slow wifi, unsavoury food and the fact that nobody could give us full information about anything.Aizat Zahar to TRP.
A simple meal served at the USJ hotel to the Persons Under Surveillance (PUS).(Credit: Jack Lim)
The 28-year-old also revealed that the lack of Wifi are among his biggest issues as the business consultant is still required to continue working, especially given that his work requires conference calls and meetings with international counterparts.
His only saving grace is a Malaysian SIM card delivered by a friend to the hotel after he landed.
No replies have been given to my follow up queries on when this will be fixed. The original response was it will be fixed on Monday. I asked the hotel several times already via message but there’s no reply.Aizat Zahar to TRP.
But even more seriously, the lack of internet connection means that Aizat is unable to update his health status on the MySejahtera mobile application – a mandatory requirement for those who are under quarantine.
Travellers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport downloading the MySejahtera mobile application before going for quarantine.(Credit: Aizat Zahar)
An e-mail reply from National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) to the PUS states that “investigations and immediate action will be taken.”
As of the time of writing, Aizat states that the hotel has yet to fix the Wifi issue – which underscores the biggest issue of all.
No one is telling us anything
Both Jack and Aizat revealed that the communication problems began from the moment they landed in Malaysia.
I still don’t know if i am being quarantined until 13/8 or 14/8 because we checked in technically midnight on 31/7 but we arrived on 30/7. Everyone is either saying “I’m following SOP” or “I don’t know” or “call NADMA” etc.Aizat Zahar to TRP.
Health screening at KLIA for those who enter the country.(Credit: Aizat Zahar)
Jack affirms that the frontliners were all really friendly and helpful but no returnees knew where they were going.
Even after the viral tweet outed the sorry conditions with Subang Jaya ADUN Michelle Ng and MAH president intervention, little improvements are seen as the food remains as bland as ever.
As the ADUN of Subang Jaya, I am ashamed. I have contacted the management and requested that they improve. https://t.co/06Q1ziGtoc— Michelle Ng (@michellengms) August 2, 2020
But for those quarantined in the USJ hotel, communication remains a big issue.
It is frustrating that we were treated like prisoners in a sense with no information given and yet we are asked to pay the amount and go to our room and just stay and accept our living conditions.Aizat Zahar to TRP.
Jack even revealed that he had resorted to messaging the hotel on Facebook, who “blue-ticked him” and did not respond.
Poor conditions of the USJ hotel room documented by those undergoing quarantine there.(Credit: Jack Lim)
Please, just fix it
“It is really not mentally easy to be confined in a room with bad food and no Wifi,” admits Jack but with the exception of the hotel itself, he still maintains that everything is fine. All he asks is that the government scrutinise the hotels designated as quarantine centres.
There must be a passing grade who can make it to the selected hotel. Or if there are not enough hotels, alternatively charge returnees a rate based on the hotel they’re staying in.Jack Lim to TRP.
Aizat also says there is a need for transparency in the costs of the quarantine as the services in other hotels wildly differ despite returnees paying the same RM2,100 rate (RM150/night).
Pictures of meals served at other hotel quarantine centres were significantly better than the ones served at the USJ hotel despite the travellers paying the same rate.(Credit: Malaysia Quarantine centre support group/Facebook)
This is what we paid and what everyone has to pay no matter where they are quarantined, so why is it the food given was bad and we still don’t have internet? We need cost transparency. I propose an investigation because I cannot fathom if the hotel is profiteering from this and we are ultimately affected negatively.Aizat Zahar to TRP.
The RM2,100 rate is the subsidised amount, only half of the full cost of the quarantine estimated to be RM4,700 per person – which not only covers accommodation and 3 square meals per day but also transportation, personal protection equipment (PPE) for health staff, security and secretariat services as well as cleaning and decontamination services at quarantine stations.
The Malaysian government government bears the remaining RM2,600 or 56.3% of the cost of quarantine for each Malaysian returning from abroad.

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GUIDELINES ENTRY AND QUARANTINE PROCESS PERSON UNDER SURVEILLANCE (PUS) ARRIVING FROM ABROAD 24 JULY 2020
Hotels Willing To Serve As Quarantine Centres To Offset Losses
Nadma: Travellers returning to Malaysia don’t get to choose quarantine centres
Malaysians pay half for quarantine


Dr Noor Hisham’s Picture Photoshopped To Sell Dubious Goods Online, Health DG Unamused

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Health Director-General Tan Sri Noor Hisham has come out on social media to address irresponsible parties who use his image to sell their products.

He uploaded two photos, first the edited version which appears to be badly edited with the DG somewhat holding two boxes of “Sugar Friends Tea” along with the caption “New treatment for lowering blood sugar appear surprisingly!”.
Dr Noor also posted the original photo which is actually a picture of him holding the sixth edition of the “Managing of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” book that was launched earlier this year, according to reports from The Star.
Although he posted the photos and said that his image was misused, Dr Noor didn’t mention about taking legal action on those who are responsible.
The fake photo by the irresponsible to promote their product and the original photo pic.twitter.com/c6hkVGENLo— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) October 10, 2021
“It’s a handsome man’s burden”
Netizens were quick to react to the post, with some pointing out that this usually happens to good looking folks where their photos will be misused for advertising and marketing purposes.
Meanwhile, others were a bit more stern, urging the Health DG to sue the irresponsible parties so that they will learn their lesson.

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Another Covid-19 Cluster Detected In Sarawak

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The Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) reports the emergence of a new Covid-19 infection cluster in Sarawak.
Officially dubbed the ‘Stutong cluster’, MOH said that two new positive cases were detected as of July 18 originating from an outbreak at the Stutong Community Market.
According to the Health Director-General Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, 218 locals and foreign individuals working at the market have been screened.

Malaysia Now Has 4 New Covid-19 Clusters

The market is also temporarily shut down for cleaning and sanitation works.
Additionally, another positive case was identified as part of the Mambong cluster, also in Sarawak, adding up to a total of five cases.
Terdapat 2 kluster yang melaporkan kes baharu hari ini.1. Kluster Stutong, melibatkan sebuah pasar di Sarawak (2 kes)2. Kluster Mambong (1 kes). pic.twitter.com/Q55vDSOaEI— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 18, 2020
Along with another four imported cases recorded today, as of July 18 Malaysia’s total infection count for Covid-19 stands at 8,764 with 122 fatalities.
Terkini #covid19malaysia, 18 JulaiKes sembuh= 5 Jumlah kes sembuh= 8,546Kes positif= 9(kes import=4, kes tempatan=5)Jumlah positif= 8,764Kes kematian=0Jumlah kes kematian= 122 Kes dirawat di ICU= 1Bantuan Alat Pernafasan= 0 pic.twitter.com/tbcNQ6Huzz— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 18, 2020

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Covid-19: One new case reported in Sarawak
Kluster Stutong dikesan di pasar
Mayor debunks news that Stutong Market be avoide


EPF Extends Employer Contribution Deadline For March 2020 Salaries

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Due to the impact of the Movement Control Order (MCO) on businesses, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has extended the date for employers to remit their mandatory contribution for the salary month of March 2020 (April contributions).
Under normal circumstances, the employer must make the monthly payment by the 15th of each month, eg: Contribution for January 2018 salary must be paid on or before 15th February 2018.
Malay Mail reports that the revised period is now April 15 to April 24, 2020.
Employers can make the contribution payments on the EPF website via e-Caruman in the i-Akaun (Employer) portal, internet banking or by visiting the counter of appointed banks.
You can check the employer contribution rate on the EPF website HERE.

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Company Director Claims Trial For Advertising Haj Packages Without Valid License

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UC Travel Sdn Bhd director, Agus Rizal Mat Ali claimed trial for the charge of advertising furada haj packages without a valid license, reported Berita Harian.

The accused pleaded not guilty as soon as the charge was read to him before Sessions Court Judge Kamarudin Kamsun earlier this morning.
Based on the charge sheet, Agus was accused of advertising a fraudulent haj packaged under the UC Travel Sdn Bhd on Facebook, claiming that the company is allowed to make business transactions and conduct haj trips for this year under the furada visa.
Furada visa is a self-managed visa issued by Saudi Arabia without going through Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
According to the report, UC Travel Sdn Bhd did not possess a valid pilgrimage management license from TH to conduct such activity.
The charge was made under Section 27(1)(b) of the Tabung Haji Act 1995, which carries one-year maximum imprisonment, or an RM100,000 fine if convicted.
The prosecution was handled by Deputy public prosecutor Nur Aqilah Ishak while Agus was represented by his lawyers, Datuk Dhanaraj and Ho Cheng En.
The bail was set at RM50,000 and Judge Kamarudin Kamsun set 8 September for the re-mention of the case.
Agus was among five individuals – aged between 30 to 60 – that were detained by the police on 7 July following multiple reports lodged against them for allegedly duping 380 prospective haj pilgrims that were left stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on the same date.
In expressing regret over the incident, Saudi Arabia’s embassy insisted that the Saudi government had nothing to do with the incident.
READ MORE: Stranded Pilgrims To Get Their Money Back, Tour Agents Arrested By Police

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The Death Of Live Events – The National Covid-19 Recovery Plan That’s Not For Everyone

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The Arts, Live Events and Festivals Association (ALIFE) is desperately looking to work with the government on solutions to save the Live Events industry.

A news release Wednesday (16 June) by ALIFE, who currently have 60 active organisations that represent more than 200,000 entertainment communities, said their industry will not survive following the government’s announcement of the 4-phase National Recovery Plan.
READ MORE: There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19
No incidents of positive cases or a cluster within the industry
The spread of clusters have often been reported by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to come from workplace and manufacturing sectors but are still on the permitted list of economic activities.
ALIFE pleaded that without a publicly shared strategy of how the government plans to mitigate and control the number of cases and clusters within those sectors, the journey to recovery for the live events industry will remain hopeless.
Locking down others only to allow some others to operate is not the answer.
ALIFE has presented some of the strictest SOPs that was approved by the National Security Council and the following was implemented at a series of test events:
Technology used for advanced ticket purchase and tracking systemsImplementation of contact tracingStrict capacityPhysical distancingTouchless technology for ticket scanning and payments
In the three live events conducted between September last year and April this year with a 250-capacity audience during each 2-hour stage performance, there were no incidents in terms of positive cases or a cluster.
One size does NOT fit all
ALIFE – A Non-Profit organisation made up of volunteers who want to change the industry for the better.(Credit: ALIFE / Facebook)
Para R., Chairman of ALIFE and Managing Director of PR Worldwide has suggested a separate and specific plan is needed for each economic sector and each industry should be given a chance to lead the reopening and recovery plans.
Commercial live events are conducted by professionals in the industry, people who, even before the pandemic, put their duty of care first in creating a safe environment for everyonePara R., Chairman of ALIFE and Managing Director of PR Worldwide
Although ALIFE applauds the government’s affirmative decision to enforce and subsequently extend the Movement Control Order, Iqbal Ameer, Vice President of ALIFE and Founder of Livescape says: “There are many ways to proceed with safe events and allow the live events industry to reopen with the other sectors in Phase 1”.
ALIFE suggests:
Adding measures to include self-testing, on-site testing, and vaccination passports can easily be implemented.Collaborating with MySejahtera to enable status verification prior to purchase of tickets and entry to an event as a means to tighten existing live event SOP. This will allow the industry to operate at limited capacity and limited venue events during the Phase 1 reopening period and gradually recover through phases 2, 3, and 4.
Live events provide livelihoods for a creative sector ecosystem
The live events sector can quickly help with the recovery of the nation as a key attraction to locals as well as high yield tourists when doors open again.
President of ALIFE Rizal Kamal says it is the talents and professionals in the creative sector that contribute to the economy and well-being of Malaysia. However, currently the live entertainment industry is at a complete standstill.
In the 15 months since the pandemic began, some in the industry are surviving and some are long gone.
Of those affected by the imminent death of the live events industry is Navin Nair, professional Emcee who solely relies on live events as his main means of income. He told TRP, “it’s the uncertainty that’s killing us on when exactly we can run”.
Navin, who went from having 4 to 5 gigs per month pre-pandemic times, has been jobless since the start of the pandemic. That’s a minimum of 60 missed opportunities since the start of the pandemic 15 months ago.
Although he’s tried to diversify his trade, he found the results discouraging.
“It’s not easy to switch to something completely new. Even starting a business requires capital. Plus, after doing something for decades and then trying to switch is a tough task. Imagine applying for a desk job. What does he/she put in the ‘Job Experience’ column? Rocked the crowd every Friday and Saturday night?”

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5 Reasons Why You Need To Take A Look At The New HONOR 50

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HONOR has recently come out with the HONOR 50, their latest flagship phone that boasts a beautiful screen, great video and photo capturing capabilities all wrapped in a premium package.

The price for the HONOR 50 starts at RM1,699 and it comes in multiple colours:
Midnight BlackFrost CrystalEmerald GreenHONOR Code
Here’s why this device should be on your radar if you’re on the hunt for a new smartphone:
The multiple cameras
If you’re into photography, you might want to check out the HONOR 50 because it has a 4 camera setup (wide, ultrawide, macro and depth) including a 108MP main camera.
What’s interesting is the dual-ring design used to house all these cameras. On top you have the 108MP main sensor while everything else, including the flash sits at the bottom. As for the front, HONOR has put in a 32MP camera with a 90o viewing angle if you’re into taking group selfies.
Credit: HONOR
Made for vloggers
Besides taking photos, the HONOR 50 is a great device if you’re a vlogger as the phone has been tailored to make your video shooting experience a breeze.
The HONOR 50 offers users flexibility to shoot content from different angles and perspectives and you can change between cameras with six multi-video shooting modes that use the front and rear cameras at the same time.
It’s a one-stop vlogging experience, where you can switch camera modes without pausing or stop the recording.
The device also allows you to apply beauty mode, capture photographs from videos, use pre-set video story templates and pair with HONOR Earbuds 2 Lite as a wireless microphone during video capture.
Credit: HONOR
A pretty fast screen
The HONOR 50 has a 6.57-inch 75° Super Curved Screen that curves to the edge of the phone, creating a seamless design all the way to sides of the device.
And it’s not just a pretty face either, as the 50’s screen has a fast 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of 300Hz for that buttery smooth scrolling.
Credit: HONOR
A powerhouse of a phone
The HONOR 50’s processor packs a punch with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G chipset which they say improves both CPU and GPU performance by 45% and AI processing power by 123% compared with the previous generation.
They’ve also have included the graphic acceleration technology – GPU Turbo X, which HONOR says a delivers a powerful performance even during intense gaming.
This means you’ll get stable frame rates for graphic-intensive games like PUBG without having to worry about the device getting too hot while you’re playing.
Credit: HONOR
All-day battery life and fast charging
Powering the HONOR 50 is a big 4,300mAh battery which should be able to last you throughout the day.
But, if you manage to drain that big battery, the 50 boasts the 66W HONOR SuperCharge technology which HONOR says is able to charge from 0 to 70% in 20 minutes.
Credit: HONOR
It has Google Mobile Services
Yes, you heard that right, the HONOR 50 will have Google Mobile Services, giving you access to apps like Google Play, YouTube and Chrome out of the box which is great if you’re already into Google’s ecosystem.
HONOR has succeeded in confirming cooperation with a number of supplier partners in the early stage. #HONOR50 series will be equipped with Google Mobile Services, which will provide a more comprehensive application environment and extraordinary mobile experience to our customers. pic.twitter.com/rAhByQVAlx— HONOR (@Honorglobal) October 11, 2021
There’s free gifts if you order now
If you’re interested in getting the HONOR 50, we suggest that you hurry so that you can enjoy free gifts worth up to RM 120 for the 6+128GB version or a RM300 worth of free gifts if you pre-order the 8+256GB version.
Click the link here to get your hands on the HONOR 50.
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National poet Lim Swee Tin assures jawi nothing to do with religion

Malaysia is a melting pot of various races, religions and cultures. This diversity makes our food the best in Southeast Asia. But unity in diversity is more than just the pride of our food.
Itâ€™s understanding, respecting and participating in each others cultures and practices.

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Recently, the Deputy Education Minister, Teo Nie Ching announced that jawi would be used in textbooks at all schools nationwide, including Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT).
This decision also includes the move to add khat, the art of jawi calligraphic writing, to the year 4 Bahasa Melayu syllabus in vernacular schools next year.

Picture credit: Malay Mail

The decision was opposed by chinese education groups, and some members of the public also voiced out their disagreement with the move.
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â€œDo you support or oppose students learning Bahasa Jawi? 👍🏼 if you support😡 if you oppose
[learn the benefits of bahasa jawi vs the disadvantages & personal advice]
Recently, the Ministry of Education announced that next year, students in Chinese schools will learn the art of khat writing (tulisan khat). This has caught the attention of many parents who are questioning the lessonâ€™s relevance.
Benefits:1. It is not bad for children to learn a language and increase their knowledge. Parents can learn new things from their children.2. Can improve the calligraphy level of children.3. Maybe jawi will have great use in future
Disadvantage:1. Taking up time children could use studying other subjects.2. Jawi is not useful for Chinese people3. Not many teachers who know how to teach this and introduction of more Malay teachers into Chinese schools is required.
Personal advice
I hope that this lesson can be included in informal courses, only for students who are willing to learn.
In fact, the main reason why most parents are opposing this is because the government are not defending the Chinese peopleâ€™s right to a choice! This is believed to be a violation of Chinese culture. But in fact, we have not preached our Chinese culture to our Malay compatriots, perhaps we should also accept their culture, after all, we are all Malaysianâ€
The post, which has garnered over 11k interactions, has 10k voting against the move and 1k voting in support of the move.

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While it appears many Chinese Malaysians are opposed to the idea, famous national author and poet, Lim Swee Tin however is of the opinion that learning jawi writing wonâ€™t threaten ones faith and beliefs.
Speaking to Free Malaysia Today, Lim said that khat and jawi writing has nothing to do with religion or the teachings of the al-Quran.

â€œI was born in Bachok, Kelantan on Sept 26, 1952 and grew up in the Malay community.
I attended Sekolah Kebangsaan Tawang, Bachok, and then Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Machang, and later SMK Hamzah.
When I was in primary school, I wrote and read jawi. It wasnâ€™t a problem for me, and it did not change my identity or my religious beliefs.â€
 Lim Swee Tin via FMT
Picture credit: Utusan
Also sharing Limâ€™s sentiments, principal research fellow from the Institute of Ethnic Research at University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Teo Kok Seong said that the lessons provide SJKC and SJKT students the chance at learning the art of Bahasa Melayu which has two scripts, a jawi one and a romanised one.

â€œThe art of khat writing can foster creativity in the younger generation. This exercise should not be opposed if weâ€™d like to see our youth become diversely-abled members of our multicultural Malaysian society.”
 Teo Kok Seong via FMT
Picture credit: Utusan
Teo added that all parties, especially parents of the students should not worry about the issue as it is just people making mountains out of molehills.

â€œThis confusion needs to be removed from the mind. Instead of opposing the move, it’s best to ask for an explanation.
This attitude shows that we have actually failed in the process of establishing a community that is united in its diversity.â€
 Teo Kok Seong via FMT
Bahasa Melayu is actually very similar to Mandarin in the fact that it has two scripts. While Mandarin can be written in chinese characters and pinyin, Bahasa Melayu can be written in jawi and in romanised letters too.

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If you’re interested in the history of Jawi in Malaysia, you can read more about it in this very interesting but long historical research paper.


Heavy Rain Warning, Thunderstorms Until 11 PM

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The public is advised to be vigilant following warnings of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds that are expected to occur in some areas this afternoon.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm and heavy rain warning in Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Sarawak and Sabah until 11 pm tonight (27 Dec).
List of places affected. (Source: MetMalaysia)
According to the department, areas in Perak include Batang Padang and Muallim.
Affceted areas in Selangor are Hulu Selangor, Klang, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat and Sepang, while the same warning also extends to Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
In Negeri Sembilan, the affceted areas involve the Jelebu and Seremban areas; and Sarawak in Kapit (Kapit and Bukit Mabong), Bintulu and Limbang.
The warning in Sabah involved the areas of Sipitang, Tenom, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan), as well as the west coast and Sandakan (Tongod).
According to MetMalaysia, warnings are issued when indications suggest that thunderstorms, with rainfall intensity more than 20mm/ hr for an hour or more, are likely.
For more info, visit MetMalaysia at https://www.met.gov.my.

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We’re Not Stingy – We’re Smart Shoppers

Trip-planning is usually a heavy-duty job in my family championed by both dad and I. Both of us would have multiple tabs opened on our respective laptops – my dad would be comparing flights across all airlines; while I’d be comparing hotels over all the booking sites I know.
Oh, and we’ll both be trying out promo code after promo code at the checkout page.
My mum calls it “stingy”; my dad and I call it “saving money”.

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You definitely know someone as stingy thrifty as my dad and I
It’s not an exaggeration to say that most Malaysians probably know someone who is all about cost-saving just like us, what with the ever rising cost of living. People like us will not hesitate to go the extra mile just to get a good deal, for example:
Literally going that extra few kilometres to shop because the products are a few cents cheaper than the shop near their place;
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Doing a Google search for promo codes before making an online purchase; or

Waiting until thereâ€™s an airline sale to book a trip, even when the planned travel date is a month away… or a year more to go.
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These cost-saving habits may be seen as silly or unnecessary for those who don’t practise them
Some people are of the thought that spending that extra ringgit won’t do much harm to their personal finances. In fact, they see being thrifty as a negative trait. This is why you often hear people labelling their thrifty friends as “stingy”, teasing their friends for not being able to part with money.
Why? Spend a bit more very sakit hati is it?Random “generous” person
On the other hand, convenience comes first. They think that the amount of time spent on searching for the cheapest options is counterproductive to a thrifty person’s cost-saving goal. For them, time is money – hence time spent on driving to a further store; or time spent waiting for a sale is equivalent to money spent.
Why go through all that hassle just to save a few cents? Worth it, meh?Random “every-second-counts” person
But for those who are cost-conscious, a little bit goes a long way
On top of doing multiple comparisons to “save money”, I also have six e-wallets and constantly do mental arithmetic to decide which to use for maximum savings.
A friend once asked, “Just use any e-wallet or cash. How much can you save anyway?” Not one to back down from a challenge, I opened my expense tracking app, showing that I managed to save about RM140 through cashbacks and discounts in the past three months.

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Just like the peribahasa we learned in school: sikit-sikit, lama-lama jadi bukit. We spend almost every day – so if we could just save a few cents from each daily transaction, pretty sure you’ll get about RM20-50 back.
And yes, cost-saving can co-exist with time-saving
For this to happen, you need to set an overall budget and stick to it.
We set an overall budget of RM3,800 for our family trip to Langkawi – RM800 for flight, RM3,000 for a hotel (because we’re fancy like that).
As I was about to start the usual multi-tab price comparisons, my dad told me of a new cost-saving tip he just learned from a friend of his. According to him, booking flights and accommodation together as a bundle is much cheaper than getting them separately.
So we tried it out and these are the results:
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Total = RM3,704.98 for 5 of us, if flight and accommodation were booked separately.
But when booked as a bundle via AirAsia’s new flight + hotel package, SNAP:
(Credit: H. GoussÃ©, AirAsia/Facebook and AirAsiaGo)
That’s RM534.98 saved from booking in a bundle. It also helped that we could choose from the search results based on an overall budget, then book them at one-go. Save money + save time = two birds with one stone.
Trust me, it’s cheaper to SNAP.
Thrifty people aren’t “stingyâ€, we’re just smart shoppers
Being “stingy” suggests that someone is ungenerous and unwilling to spend money, which isn’t the case for thrifty people. We’re aware that we definitely need to spend some money every day, we just want to see if it’s possible to save some money from our necessary daily expenditure.
Because why pay more when you can get the same thing with the same quality at a lower price?
So don’t call us stingy.
Call us smart shoppers.

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“Stop Spreading False Info” Malaysian Prison Dept Refutes Rumours That VIP Inmates Get Special Treatment

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was sent to prison for 12 years and faced a fine of RM210 million after he was found guilty by the Federal Court yesterday (23 August).

READ MORE: Najib Is Going To Jail After Failing His Final Appeal
It didn’t take long for rumours about VIPs getting different treatment as compared to other inmates from making their rounds.
The rumour claimed that VIP inmates get to enjoy better accommodation and facilities in prison such as getting television, internet, air conditioning, books to read and a high-quality mattress to sleep on.

The netizen who allegedly started the rumour claimed that the food cost for VIP inmates is also different.
The person claimed that normal inmates need to pay RM30 per day while VIP inmates can fork out between RM100 to RM150 per day depending on the inmate’s need.
All of this ‘special treatment’ can be allegedly requested through the inmate’s lawyer.
It’s all lies
In response to the rumours, the Malaysian Prison Department refutes the claims in the post.
According to the Facebook post, they also urged others not to believe the false statement made by the netizen.

Where is Najib now?
According to reports, Najib is currently serving his prison sentence in Kajang Prison. He allegedly left a heartfelt note for his family on the table before heading to prison.
READ MORE: Najib Stays Active On Social Media Despite Being In Prison, Leaves Heartfelt Message For His Family

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Theme Parks Are Allowed To Open Starting 1 July

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The government has announced that theme parks – including water parks – will be allowed to open starting 1 July.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said it will involve 54 theme parks nationwide and a labour force of 10,000.
He said theme park operators must adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) such as social distancing.
The limit of people allowed to enter, Ismail Sabri added, is according to the capacity of the premise.
Visitors have to register with MySejahtera and undergo body temperature checks and sanitisation.
For water theme parks specifically, they have to follow the guidelines for management and maintenance of public pools and water quality, Ismail Sabri said.

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COVID-19 Patients Might Have Loss Of Smell And Taste

According to a press release from The Royal College of Surgeons UK, loss of the sense of smell and taste is one of the new symptoms of COVID-19.
Loss of the sense of smell, anosmia, is a common reaction to viruses that are known to cause upper respiratory tract infections, such as the novel coronavirus. Therefore, it’s no surprise that COVID-19 would also cause anosmia in infected patients.
In many patients, they present only ansomia in absence of all other usual symptoms such as coughs and fevers.
Forbes also reported that physicians from hardest hit countries like China and Europe have commented that a significant proportion of patients are presenting anosmia (loss of smell) and dysgeusia (loss of sense of taste) symptoms. However, researchers have not yet been able to quantify the findings due to overwhelming of the healthcare system.
It’s easy to test for loss of smell and taste, particularly when every one is stuck at home due to the movement control order. Try smelling scented soaps and candles for a quick check. As for sense of taste, just cook yourself a pack of instant noodles.
Of course, these are just possible signs that you have the virus. There are also instances of COVID-19 positive patients who are asymptotic, meaning they do not show any kind of symptoms.
Regardless, it is certainly safer to just stay at home for now to protect yourself and others.

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[Watch] Another Ambulance Forced To Make Way For VIP Convoy And Netizens Are Angry

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Previously, a video of an ambulance having to stop and give way to a VIP convoy while visiting a flooded area had stirred an online storm.

It drew so much attention because ordinary road users are expected not to get in the way of those providing life-saving services to the public.
People are taught in driving lessons – and it is common knowledge across the board – to give priority to emergency vehicles.
Unfortunately, a similar incident just happened again and was shared by a TikTor user known as @5zonesmy.
The Tiktoker uploaded a video in which an ambulance can be seen as having to give way to a VIP convoy.
  @5zonesmy VIP Goverment Car vs Ambulance!   #malaysia #kualalumpur #sungaibesi #frontliners #lifesave ♬ original sound  – 大马亚洲爆料公社
It is believed that the incident occurred along the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Express Highway.
It can be seen that many road users had to stop just to make way for the VIP convoy.
Netizens Can’t Believe That It’s Still Happening
Netizens expressed regret that nothing has changed despite moving into a new year.
They are appalled that the police continue to do something a second time despite the controversy which stemmed from the previous incident.
In December 2021, a video went viral online showing an ambulance being forced to stop and give way to VIP vehicles.
The preferential treatment drew much criticism from netizens, who are indignant at the double standard.
The people pointed out that holding up an ambulance could literally mean the difference between life and death.
The police, which shoulder a lot of the blame, had to come out and explain.
READ MORE: We Had To Stop The Ambulance To Avoid A Collision, Says Selangor Traffic Police

Meanwhile, there are those who said that one does not always have to give way to ambulances, even if there are flashing lights.
In fact, ambulances, while having priority over everyone else so that it reaches hospital safely and as fast as possible, have to adhere to certain rules.

Hopefully the police will be more alert, road savvy and caring towards ambulances the next time they lead a VIP convoy.

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Hey Sony, Could Malaysia Have Some Of Those New PS5 Models Spotted In Australia?

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In Malaysia, the official Sony stores still do not have the Playstation 5 (PS5) regularly in stock, months after the gaming console was launched in November last year.

Meanwhile, in Australia, it was reported that a recent restock of PS5 revealed a new model with a new model number has been released. That makes Australia the first country to receive this new PS5.
There has not been any official documentation on the PS5 Disc Edition (model CFI-1102A) and its new features, if any. However, it is noted that the screws on the new model have been replaced with thumbscrews.
(Credit: Press Start)
It is also speculated that this model of the PS5 Disc Edition is lighter than the previous model. The same thing that happened with the PS5 Digital Edition (CFI-1100B) last month.
We could only hope that the changes made to these PS5 models are a part of the solution to the current global shortage of the highly desirable gaming console.

[Source: Press Start 1, 2]

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Sarawakian Law Student Wins UK Children’s Book Prize With Debut Novel

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Sarawakian author Nadia Mikail won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize with her debut novel entitled The Cats We Meet Along the Way.

Nadia, who’s currently studying law in London, won the older readers category and the overall prize of £5,000 (RM27,236).
The story is about a family’s trip across Malaysia during the impending apocalypse and end of the world.
According to Malay Mail, the story was inspired by her recent Covid-19 pandemic experience when she was far from home and family.
The Guardian described her book as a “sort of a worst-case scenario situation, like what would happen if the apocalypse was about to happen, and I was away from my loved ones.”
Waterstones’ booksellers voted on the awards. In 2020, the book won the inaugural Young Adult competition held by independent children’s publisher Guppy Books, beating over 400 entries received.
Waterstones head of children’s Florentyna Martin hailed Nadia’s book as a phenomenal debut.
She added that booksellers were overwhelmed by the tenderness woven through each chapter.
…the moments of silence between the characters are as truthful and evocative as their conversations. Mikail has ultimately crafted a novel of hope, set against an eventful road trip, that encourages us to share stories and dreams.Waterstones head of children’s Florentyna Martin
Over on Instagram, Mikail expressed that she was at a loss for words when she was announced the winner and thanked everyone who helped her in her journey as an author.
The story is so dear to my heart. I put so much of me in it: so many memories, so much hope, a huge complicated mix of emotions. Receiving this award is life-changing, but knowing that you had such faith in it is also a warm, bright feeling that will stay with me forever.Nadia Mikail
She also congratulated the other winners of the night, M.T. Khan and Kim Hillyard.
M.T. Khan’s fantasy adventure story ‘Nura and The Immortal Palace’ won the young readers category and Kim Hillyard’s ‘Gretel The Wonder Mammoth’ won the illustrated books category.
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Fat Politicians May Indicate How Corrupted They Are, Study Suggests

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The Ig Nobels are a satirical take of the Nobel Prize that recognise genuine achievements but on matters that first make people laugh, and from there into a thought-provoking discussion.

As an example, a tweet by Jason Ng, Bureau Chief for NewsRise Financial Research in Malaysia, has brought to our attention that someone won the 2021 Ig Nobel Economics Prize for discovering that the obesity of a country’s politicians may be a good indicator of that country’s corruption.
LOL someone won 2021 Ig Nobel Prizes in Economics for discovering link between how fat politicians are and their country's corruption level. Is this one of those rare instances when fat shaming might actually lead to better outcome for the society? Maybe encouraged? 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/FGQafqIR4k— Jason Ng (@ByJasonNg) September 10, 2021
The Study
The link was made by Pavlo Blavatskyy, a professor of economics at Montpellier Business School in France.
In his study, he collected 299 frontal face images of the 2017 cabinet ministers from 15 post-Soviet states.
For each image, the minister’s body-mass index (BMI) is estimated using a computer vision algorithm.
The results suggest that physical characteristics of politicians such as their body-mass index can be used as proxy variables for political corruption.
According to the conventional measures of corruption, the most corrupt post-Soviet states are three Central Asian countries: Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The three post-Soviet states with the highest median estimated ministers’ BMI are Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine.
Malaysia in the corruption perception index for ASEAN
According to market and consumer data company Statista, Malaysia has a score of 51 on the scale where 0 is ‘high corruption’ and 100 is ‘no corruption’.

Although second from the list of ASEAN countries in the corruption index, the score is still a far cry from our neighbouring country Singapore who scored 85.
Malaysia in the prevalence of obesity in the ASEAN region
Similarly, Malaysia top the ASEAN scale again, but for having the highest share at 15.6% of the population classified as obese.

Although these Statista figures show no strong correlation between corruption and obesity, Pavlo’s study did argue that some countries have relatively overweight/obese politicians because the general population of the voters are also relatively overweight/obese.
He also said that countries with relatively more obese cabinet ministers tend to have a relatively less overweight population.
Ironically, this suggests that there might be a health benefit to grand political corruption—it is correlated with higher obesity rates among top politicians (which is a very small fraction of the general population) but lower obesity rates in the general population. Relatively less corrupt countries have slimmer politicians but more overweight voters.Pavlo Blavatskyy / Obesity of politicians and corruption in post-Soviet countries

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George Lucas’s Willow Makes A Comeback In A Disney+ Series  [Review]

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Willow was actually a dark fantasy adventure film created by George Lucas (creator of Star Wars and Indiana Jones) back in 1988.

It tells the story of an aspiring sorcerer whisked away on a journey to protect an infant empress Elora Danan and vanquish the evil Queen Bavmorda in their world of Andowyne.
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Now, 34 years later, the creators have finally created a sequel to the fantasy world with a new adventure in place, again involving the now-grown Elora Danan and her band of unlikely heroes.
What to expect?
This new series is about how their kingdom is threatened once again by evil forces. The monsters from the dark forces have kidnapped Queen Sorsha’s son, Prince Airk and it is up to her daughter, Princess Kit and her group of young heroes to save him.
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Bringing along two experienced fighters (Jade and Boorman), another two useless characters (Dove & Graydon) were roped in the ensemble as well to find the great sorcerer (Willow) and together go on a quest to save the obnoxious Prince Airk.
Familiar faces
There are a few familiar faces and tonnes of new ones in this show. Although Val Kilmer isn’t returning this season as Madmartigan (Kit’s father) you can see Warwick Davis and Joanne Whalley reprising their roles as Willow Ufgood and Queen Sorsha.
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Other new characters include Kit, the temperamental princess (Ruby Cruz), Jade, the brave swordswoman (Erin Kellyman), Dove, the kitchen maid (Ellie Bamber), Graydon, the useless prince (Tony Revolori), Boorman the sly warrior (Amar Chada-Patel) and the playboy Prince Airk (Demsey Bryk).
What I like
I love how the creators managed to combine contemporary culture and old-kingdom fantasy really well in this series.
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The main characters actually spoke the current lingo (sort of like an American accent) in the series, making the story a bit more laidback and funny. You can really relate to the jokes and charming attitudes of the cast.
What I don’t like
Apart from not really understanding the plot at first, I find that some of the settings and monsters aren’t that real looking and could use a bit more CGI.
They did, as a matter of fact, film the whole series in breathtaking places in Wales (where the original movie was filmed), but some of the sets didn’t look ‘magical’ enough.
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And I also think that they should make some of the scene transitions smoother. One second you’re trapped in a cell and the next second someone magically appears to save you. And then cue the fighting scene. It can be a bit hard to track what’s happening at a particular moment in the series.
Should you watch it?
As someone who has not watched the previous 1988 film, I didn’t relate that much to this series. Initially, I just thought that this would be a show similar to Game Of Thrones or Merlin.
If you like those kinds of fantasy drama television series with magic and war, then you’ll like this Willow series. It has a gripping storyline, a humorous band of characters and a fantastic soundtrack that’ll get you hooked on. Although I must warn you to set your expectations low.
(Credit: Disney+)
But if you’re a fan of the initial film, then you should watch this series to see how the original characters have progressed. Aren’t you curious to see how little Elora Danan grows up to be? Was she really worth saving back then?
Willow premiers on Disney+ Hotstar starting today. Watch the trailer here.

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It’s Mahiaddin Yassin From Now On For Official Documents, Gov’t Officials Told

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Official government documents and letters will now use the official name of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, which is Mahiaddin Md Yasin.

It’s reported that the the Prime Minister’s Office has issued a memo on 3 June to use his actual name which will be in effect immediately.
In the memo, officials are notified to either use Mahiaddin Bin Md Yasin or Tan Sri Datuk Haji Mahiaddin Bin Haji Md Yasin.

Shah Alam court rules out order due to name change
This comes a few months after Shah Alam court reversed a preventive detention order signed by the Prime Minister during his time as the Home Minister because he signed the order using the name “Muhyiddin Yassin”.
They ruled that any executive decision or action taken by the Prime Minister or Minister must use the name as stated in their MyKad and not a “glamour name”.
READ MORE: “Muhyiddin Or Mahiaddin?” Shah Alam Court Rules Out Order Made By PM Because He Didn’t Use His Real Name
It’s still Muhyiddin for everybody else
Despite the name change, the public and media can still call Malaysia’s Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, according to his aide.
FMT quoted his aide who said that his official name is only used for official documents after the memo went viral online.

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SPR Ready For Snap Elections, Says Chairman

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Recent political uncertainty has prompted the Election Commission (EC) to be prepared for the possibility of holding a snap election, according to FMT.
EC Chairman Azhar Azizan Harun said in an interview that they will need to refine the election process with the Covid-19 pandemic still looming.
The law states that the EC is given 60 days to hold an election once it has been informed of the dissolution of Parliament.
Rumors that an election could soon have surfaced as Perikatan Nasional (PN) continues to hold power with what appears to be a slim majority, alongside allegations by Pakatan Harapan that the latter has enough support to return to power.
Azhar also said that the Chini by-election on July 4 would be a guide to hold elections in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
These measures include social distancing, use of masks, as well as body temperature checks.
Azhar said the EC is in the process of providing other initiatives to ensure the safety of voters and election workers and their target is to limit the number of voters to 400 people per channel.

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The Official Salary Numbers Of TNB’s Top Management

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Floating around the internet and forwarded on WhatsApp messages is an image that declares the current Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) Chairman, Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, makes almost RM1 million ringgit a month.

TNB chairman earns almost one million ringgit a month? …But still wanna triple our bill?Is he providing a service anywhere near worth that much?https://t.co/R7BBY2SIwB pic.twitter.com/bbS8bWWNms— Nathaniel Tan (@NatAsasi) June 15, 2020

The figure is indeed quite a shock to the nation where the minimum wage is at only RM1,200, while the average monthly salary is RM3,087 – based on the most recent data available.
However, we did some digging to find the truth about how much TNB’s top management really gets paid.
We’ll be referring to figures from 2019, but they’re likely to still be at that level as Mahdzir was only appointed last month (May 2020).
First, how much is TNB worth?
Credit: Mahdzir Khalid/Facebook
TNB is a behemoth.
The electricity utility company is the sole provider for Peninsular Malaysia where it serves 9.25 million customers.
But its presence spreads beyond our equatorial nation, TNB has power plants in the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Turkey, India, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. In Indonesia, it has a power grid interconnection project known as the Sumatra – Peninsular Malaysia High Voltage Direct Current Interconnection.
All these assets are worth a net total of RM59.3 billion and the TNB Corporate Governance & Financial Statements revealed a profit of RM 4.4 billion in 2019.
How much TNB’s top management get paid
TNB says the remuneration package for the executive director is structured to link rewards to corporate and individual performance. It comprises salary, allowances, bonuses and other customary benefits as accorded by comparable companies.
A significant portion of an executive director’s compensation package has been made variable and is determined by performance during the year against individual KPIs in a scorecard aligned with the corporate objectives as approved by the Board.
For a non-executive director, the remuneration is supposed to reflect the current demanding challenges in discharging their fiduciary duties, roles and responsibilities, whether individually or collectively, as well as the complexity of the Company’s operations and the industry.
The existing remuneration policy of Non-Executive Directors in TNB and its subsidiaries.(Credit: TNB Corporate Governance Report 2019)
Based on the information provided by TNB’s 2019 corporate governance report, it’s clear that the chairman is paid only RM30,000 a month, with additional allowances worth RM4,500.
In fact, the Corporate Governance & Financial Statements reveal that the highest remuneration actually goes to the President and CEO Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan who received a total of RM 1.68 million in 2019.
The previous TNB chairman, Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir received a total of RM319,000 in 2019.
Details of each director’s remuneration for the Financial Year ended 31 December 2019.(Credit: TNB Corporate Governance and Financial Statements 2019)
While the CEO’s remuneration is still quite high, The Malaysian Reserve points out that the remuneration packages for directors in Malaysian companies, including GLCs, are often in the millions.
You can read the full TNB Corporate Governance and Financial Statements 2019 report HERE.

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TNB Corporate Governance and Financial Statements 2019
SALARIES & WAGES SURVEY REPORT, MALAYSIA, 2018
The highest-paid remunerations for board members at GLCs
TNB Annual Report 2019


DBKL Closes Taman Tasik Titiwangsa Indefinitely Over Too Many Visitors

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has closed the popular Taman Tasik Titiwangsa park to the public indefinitely from 28th May onwards due to the large number of visitors.
In a Facebook post, DBKL said the decision was made to prevent the spread of Covid-19 as the area had been receiving too many visitors.
However, members of the public are still allowed to jog outside the park.
Malay Mail reported that the park was recently opened on 4th May in line with the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) rules.
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob commented today that the power to shut public parks over CMCO violations is in the hands of local authorities.
Speaking to reporters at his daily CMCO press conference, the minister stated that the National Security Council’s standard operating procedures (SOP) was clear that actions that can lead to crowding (in public spaces) were listed under the negative list or prohibited list.
Under CMCO, public parks are allowed to open for activities with strict adherence to SOPs such as social distancing. The Health Ministry has also urged Malaysians to avoid crowded places.

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DBKL: Taman Tasik Titiwangsa closed because too many visitors during CMCO
Ismail Sabri: Up to local authorities to shut public parks if CMCO violated


Two Malaysian Faces Expected In Marvel’s First Ever Asian Superhero Film ‘Shang-Chi’

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In case you haven’t heard, the internet is abuzz with rumours that Malaysian icon Michelle Yeoh is set to star in the upcoming Marvel superhero movie “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” after the actress shared that she is in Sydney just as the filming resumed at the Australian city.

A film set for the blockbuster @Marvel movie Shang-Chi has brought a touch of Hollywood to Sydney. It featured a helicopter and blue screen springing up near Fox Studios in Moore Park during the week before being packed away overnight. https://t.co/TWh1KQgBAw #ShangChi #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/AoUUhRXcKl— 7NEWS Sydney (@7NewsSydney) March 13, 2020
         View this post on Instagram           Super happy to be outdoors 😷💖😷 masked and social distancing 💪 A post shared by  Michelle Yeoh 楊紫瓊 (@michelleyeoh_official) on Aug 1, 2020 at 6:40pm PDT
The former beauty queen, who just turned 58 years old this week, shared snapshots of her time in Sydney, including undergoing Covid-19 testing – which was interestingly commented “I know your pain. But good news is I can see the colour purple now,” by American actress Awkwafina who is confirmed to star in the Marvel flick.
         View this post on Instagram           2nd test , sorry so wimpy!! Then has fab dinner to calm nerves .. 4 more days !! A post shared by  Michelle Yeoh 楊紫瓊 (@michelleyeoh_official) on Jul 29, 2020 at 4:15am PDT
This would be the Malaysian actress’ second Marvel project after appearing as Aleta Ogord in “Guardian of the Galaxy Volume 2”, released in 2017.
Not only that, checks on IMDB also reveal that Malaysian-born comedian Ronny Chieng will also be making an appearance in the movie, alongside Canadian actor Simu Liu in the lead role as martial arts master Shang Chi.
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is expected to hit theatres in May 2021 and also drumming up excitement as the first major Hollywood motion picture to star a superhero of Asian descent.

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A Shang-Chi Comic for Summer, Ahead of the Hero’s Marvel Film


Against All Odds: Daughters Share Same Birthday As Mom

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The birth of a baby is always special.

Nurfahtiha Tahir marvelled when her first child was born — and with good reason.
She never expected to share the same birthday with not just one but two daughters.
She thinks this is a remarkable coincidence and God’s providence, a blessing on top of a blessing.
Her daughters, Aisyah Safiyyah Ahmad Shukri, 4, and Alessya Sumayyah Ahamad Shukri, 1, were born on her birthday, 11 September.
According to mStar, Nurfahtiha, better known as Tia, is grateful as it is easy to celebrate her birthday with her two children.
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 The older sister was born at 10.45 am, and the younger one was born at 5.45 pm.
I indeed enjoy being able to celebrate my birthday together with two children, and I feel special because not many people in this world can enjoy the moment where two children have the same date of birth with their mother.Mother of two Nurfahtiha on having the same birthday with her two daughters.
Nurfahtiha Tahir and her husband. (Pic: mStar)
Recounting her experience, Tia revealed that she once joked with her husband about getting the same birthday as the children.
As God Intended
In case you’re wondering, it would seem that the children came into the world of their own volition.
There was no mention of induction of labour and no planned C-section.
She explained that her husband had planned their birth date.
When pregnant, her husband often told the unborn child to ‘come out’ on 11 September.
The 29-year-old mother said some people did not believe that the birth dates of her two children were the same as hers.
 So much so that she had to show the identity cards of her two daughters to prove it.
What comforted Tia’s heart, many joked with her and said that her husband was good at ‘setting’ the time for her child to be born on the date they both wanted.
Extremely Small Probabilities
The probability that a person is born on any given day of the year is 1/365, regardless of the day.
The probability of being born on 11 Sept is 1/365 for the mother and the daughters.
The probability of three independent events would be the product of the three probabilities.
Thus, the probability of the mom being born on 11 Sept and the probability of the two daughters being born on 11 Sept is (1/365)(1/365)(1/365), which is 0.000000021.

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People Born After 2007 Can Be Fined Up To RM5k If Caught With Tobacco-Related Products

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The Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill 2022, also known as the tobacco generational endgame (GEG) law, was tabled by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin for its first reading today (27 July).

The Bill is then expected to be debated and passed during the current Dewan Rakyat meeting.
NST reported that the proposed Bill is divided into 12 parts with 55 clauses.
According to Malaysiakini, the proposed Bill stated that children born in 2007 and the subsequent years will be prohibited from smoking, buying or possessing any type of smoking products.
The ban includes using, buying or owning any electronic cigarettes or vape products even after the children reach the age of 18.
If they are caught breaking the law, they can be fined up to RM5,000.
Credit: Gerd Altmann/ Pixabay
Aside from that, a greater emphasis on the bill is placed on retailers and manufacturers of tobacco products.
The proposed bill also stated that any person or organisation who imports, manufactures and distributes tobacco products, smoking material and tobacco substitute products without a license will be penalised.
Any advertisement of tobacco products, relevant products or any materials that induce, suggest or encourage the use of tobacco is also criminalised.
Individual offenders can face up to a maximum one-year jail sentence or a maximum fine of RM20,000 or both.
Repeat offenders face a maximum two-year jail sentence or a maximum fine of RM30,000 or both.
Harsher punishments were proposed for corporate organisations and they can face up to two years in jail or be fined between RM20,000 and RM100,000, or both.
Repeat offenders will face imprisonment of up to three years or a fine between RM50,000 and RM300,000, or both.
Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail
According to Malay Mail, the proposed bill also shows that the Health director-general has full power in the approval and cancellation of tobacco or substitute tobacco products.
Should the Bill go through, distributors of these products must apply to be registered under this Act through the DG’s office.
The DG also has the right to cancel any approval of registration made for tobacco or substitute tobacco products if the applicant breaks any provisions of the Act, breach any conditions of the registration or has been convicted of any offence under this Act.
Additionally, the health minister can gazette any area, building or vehicle that the public has access to as a non-smoking area.
Will the proposed Bill work?
Initially, the proposed ban covered those born before 1 January 2005 but the Health Ministry decided to raise the age limit to 1 January 2007.
On Monday (25 July), Khairy said the changes were made to allow for “community education, a robust implementation plan and ramped up enforcement” before the laws come into effect in 2025.
The Tobacco and Smoking Control Bill proposed by Khairy aims to make Malaysia a tobacco-free country by 2040.
The proposed Bill has been met with resistance from several MPs, who cited issues such as the illicit market and enforcement.

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More Than Half Of The Teachers Who Met TMJ Refused Vaccination Due To Doubt

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The Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has met with the representatives of the 779 teachers in Johor who said no to the Covid-19 Vaccine yesterday (27 August).

He tweeted of the 779 teachers, only 396 refused the vaccination due to doubts. The other 383 teachers requested that their vaccination be postponed due to allergies, pregnancy, and other health conditions.
I hope they will take the vaccine before the school reopens to ensure the health and well-being of the people.Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku İsmail Sultan İbrahim
On Sunday (22 August), we reported about the issue highlighted by the State Educational, Information, Heritage, and Culture Committee chairman, Mazlan Bujang.
READ MORE: 779 Teachers In Johor Said No To The Covid-19 Vaccine. Now TMJ Wants To Meet Them.
Daripada 779 orang guru yang menolak vaksin, 396 tidak mengambil vaksin atas keraguan terhadap vaksin. Yang bakinya ditangguhkan buat masa ini kerana alahan, mengandung, ataupun keadaan kesihatan yang tidak mengizinkan. Sebilangan guru kini bersetuju untuk mengambil vaksin. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/MLWQFTWzTO— HRH Crown Prince of Johor (@HRHJohorII) August 27, 2021

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PDRM: SPM Exam Candidates In School Uniforms Will Get Priority Pass At Roadblocks

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Police Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) has assured that Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination candidates wearing their school uniforms will be given a priority pass through at police roadblocks.

According to Utusan Malaysia, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said that this relaxation will be in effect throughout the entire examination period beginning Monday (22 Feb).
SPM candidates or parents who bring their children in school uniforms from 22 February 22 to next Wednesday will be given a quick release when going through roadblocks.Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Deputy Inspector-General of Police via Utusan Malaysia.
Credit: Malay Mail
Acryl Sani also explained that the easing restrictions will also be given on specific dates for candidates taking additional subjects examinations.
Nonetheless, he advised that parents and SPM candidates plan ahead to avoid any unexpected blocks or delays on their way to the examination centre.
From 22nd February, SPM, as well as Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) candidates will be sitting for the examinations at the 3,310 centres in a new normal environment, complete with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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SPM, SVM, and STAM candidates will be sitting for their examinations beginning 22nd February at 3,310 centres, each adhering to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).

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Fruit Sellers Pricing Durian Based On The Kind Of Car You Drive

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Durian lovers might want to consider purchasing their favorite tropical delights on foot, as some fruit sellers are reportedly swindling prices based on the kind of car you drive.

According to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP), durian sellers are doing “rich boy checks”, as the cool kids would say, and charging customers based on what kind of car they drive.
Pahang’s KPDNHEP Chief Ahmad Fitri Ali explains that sellers would “up” their pricestwo to three times more if a customer pulls up in an expensive vehicle.
For now, the KPDNHEP says that it’s keeping a close watch over merchants and businesses to keep them from taking advantage of consumers.
Generally, fruit sellers can get into serious trouble if they fail to display prices or are caught using unauthorized weight scale machines.
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, both local and international demand for the King of Fruits continues to be on the rise.
Since the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) came into effect, it’s now also easier to get durians with fruit sellers moving their businesses online.
Even China is getting in on the action as Malaysian durian is said to be available for purchase on online platforms across the country.
And as durians are now in season, prices should also be relatively affordable but are expected to go back up when supplies drop.

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“Follow Us” Religious Minister Tells Other Countries To Adopt Malaysia’s Racial & Religious Tolerance

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad encourages minority Muslim countries to embrace the model practiced by Malaysia in assimilating different races and beliefs inside the country.

He said that tolerance and goodwill practice has helped build the foundation for the various races living together peacefully, with Islam recognised as the official religion of the country.
Idris said that country with a majority Muslim population could tolerate other races, but vice versa for a Muslim-minority country.
“The foundations that we have built in Malaysia, we hope, can be followed by other countries, including by countries where the majority of the population consists of non-Muslims, so that they emulate the tolerance and goodwill for a harmonious living.
“The Keluarga Malaysia Keluarga Sejahtera is a reality that we have in our country at the moment,” Idris said after attending the World Muslim Communities Council International Conference in Abu Dhabi, which ended yesterday.
Idris added that Malaysia had been practicing the concept of fiqh al-Ta’ayush – building a good for fraternal relations with all components of society – for a long time which helps bond the people of various races and ethnicity together.
Commenting on the conference, Idris lauded the organising country for the event’s success in bringing Islamic figures from around the globe to discuss on challenges facing the ummah today.
Idris also said that the United Arab Emirates had expressed interest in making Malaysia the host for the next edition of the conference.
Goodwill and tolerance to others?
Despite Idris’ remarks, Malaysians however, beg to differ as a 2021 survey listed Malaysia as the 2nd most racist country in the world behind South Africa.
Though the survey is not really scientific, you can read more about what some Malaysians have to say about cultural and systemic racism in the country, here.
READ MORE: Malaysians Rank Malaysia As Second Most Racist Country
Meanwhile, the World Population Review listed Malaysia at 11th in their list of most racist countries in 2022.

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Lane closure at Billion roundabout due to cracks found in MRR2 pier heads

If you thought traffic couldnâ€™t get worse on the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), boy were you wrong.
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In a statement today (Aug 14), The Public Works Department (JKR) said that the slip road leading from Ampang to the Billion/Cheras roundabout on the MRR2 has been narrowed to just one lane.
The reason? Cracks.
JKR’s forensic department found cracks on one of the pier heads at the slip road during an inspection on July 23.
Picture credit: Twitter
Hence, the ramp has been narrowed to accommodate only one lane to reduce weight on the ramp as a safety measure.

â€œThe single lane at the exit ramp will be maintained for four months until detailed investigations and repairs works are completed.â€
 JKR via The Sun Daily
A quick check of the traffic conditions on the ramp at the time of writing revealed really bad congestion.
Picture credit: Google Maps
FYI, this isn’t the first time cracks have been found on the frequently used highway.
In 2004, the MRR2 Kepong flyover was closed when hairline cracks appeared on several tiers supporting the elevated road.
Picture credit: UTM
Fortunately, the flyover was reportedly not in danger of collapsing. However, JKR decided to take the safest option and closed the road anyway.
Picture credit: UTM
The road closure led to thousands of motorists getting caught in a traffic crawl from Batu Caves to the Jalan Kepong interchange.


[Updated] Woman Checks In At Hotel Room In Kelantan, Shocked To Find A Man Hiding In The Closet

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A man arrested on 5 May for breaking into a living room at Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu, Kelantan, was found positive for methamphetamine.

Kota Bharu District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Rosdi Daud said in a statement that the suspect, in his early 20s, works as a security guard.
The suspect has three previous records related to drug offences and is currently remanded under Section 117 of the Penal Code Criminal Procedure to assist in the investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 448 of the Penal Code and, if convicted, can be sentenced to a maximum of three years imprisonment or a maximum fine of RM5,000 or both.Assistant Commissioner Mohd Rosdi Daud commenting on the ongoing investigation.
Mohd Rosdi also called on the public not to speculate on the incident.
He added that those with relevant information were asked to come forward to lodge a police report to assist in the investigation or contact Sergeant Ahmad Hasani Abd Rahman at 010-9482287 or 09-7752200.
  @dobidina.hq Reply to @dobidina.hq ♬ Syukur Alhamdulillah – Wafiq Azizah
An ‘Isolated’ Incident
The hotel had also issued a statement on the matter to reassure its guests.
The General Manager of Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu, Mohd Iqbal Muslim, described the incident as isolated.
He said the hotel cooperated fully with the police and had met with the guests involved to offer total assistance regarding the incident.
As it is under police investigation, we cannot comment further. However, the management would like to assure that the safety of hotel guests is our priority.Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu GM Mohd Iqbal Muslim assuring guests on the matter.

A Creepy Experience
On 5 May, the suspect is believed to have broken into a hotel room at about 10.30 pm.
The incident was then spread on social media starting on 7 May through a 1-minute, 3-second video uploaded by TikTok user Dobi Dina.
The video had since gone viral with more than a million views on TikTok.
The victim, identified as Sarah, said a man suddenly appeared from a cupboard in the hotel room she was staying in after she came home from eating with her family.
According to Sarah, she is still traumatized and has difficulty sleeping at night following the incident.
Seriau betul kalau jadi macam ni. Check-in hotel, sekali ada orang menyorok dalam almari.Nasib baik la perasan, kalau tak macam-macam boleh jadi. Masa tengah soal siasat tu dia macam duk delete something kat dalam phone. pic.twitter.com/CrVMro6sLF— Travel Jimat (@TravelJimat) May 7, 2022
Cock And Bull Story
In his defence, the man claimed that he had been scammed by someone.
He was supposed to book the room and meet a woman named Sarah who happened to have the same name as the TikTok user.
He also claimed that the hotel staff had let him into the room.
The incident made netizens feel scared and they asked the TikTok user to lodge a police report on the horrifying encounter.
They also advised the woman to complain to the hotel management first instead of interrogating the man personally, in fear that he would run away.

Peeping Tom?
Others noted that the suspect could be recording video secretly as he used his phone when caught.
They said the victim should seize the phone or its memory card to search for evidence of wrongdoing.

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“Just Nervous, Tired & Hungry” The Kid Who Collapsed After Being Vaccinated Wasn’t Sick

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Anti-vaxxers recently tried to make a mountain out of a molehill by spreading lies that a local teenager in Melaka had gotten sick and collapsed from taking the Covid-19 vaccine.

In truth, the kid was just scared, tired and a lil malnourished.
The Melaka Health Department issued a statement responding to viral videos of a 12-year-old primary school student who had fainted at a parking lot outside the community vaccination centre (PPV) in Klebang on 30 September after having walked in to be inoculated.
The clip showed the teen going limp while the adults around him panicked before a RELA officer came and carried him away to get medical attention at the PPV.
  @mizzamy88 Reply to @bandung.susu  video tular,remaja pengsan selepas vaksin,di ppv melaka. ini peringatan kepada ibu bapa.. ♬ original sound  – Mizz Amy
The teen was given a proper health checkup and kept around for observation for 30 minutes. Medical personnel stationed at the PPV determined that the kid’s vital signs were normal before he was sent home and a later phone call to the kid’s family determined that he was fine and active.
Apparently, the kid had gone to bed late the night before his vaccination – around 2 in the morning to be exact – and only had a spoon of Nasi Lemak for breakfast.
Health workers also didn’t find any underlying health problems or anything out of the ordinary with the youth’s medical history. The kid doesn’t even have any allergies and has never been admitted to a hospital before.
So to all the parents and guardians out there, please make sure that your kids get enough rest and are well-nourished before attending vaccinations.
Please make sure you eat before going to the PPV and get enough rest after vaccination. Avoid strenuous activities for a week. pic.twitter.com/xMWnjrdT5k— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) September 30, 2021

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Sungai Bakap Depot Rohingyas Break Out Due To Fear Over Deaths

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A Rohingya leader said detainees escaped from the Sungai Bakap Immigration Detention Depot after one of them had died.

Rohingya Society In Malaysia (RSM) president Rahmat Abdul Karim told The Rakyat Post that a male detainee fell ill prior to the breakout.
Instead of being sent to the hospital, the detainee was given some pills and died shortly after taking medication.
The death sparked fear among the detainees, who had already been unsettled by rumours of deportation.
Rahmat alleged that his countrymen had also been detained for quite a long time, and overcrowded condition at the depot is not helping.
Depot tahanan sesak: Imigresen sangkal dakwaan Suhakam #FMTNews https://t.co/whPcIGppA5— Free Malaysia Today (@fmtoday) April 26, 2022
For context, refugees cannot be deported to their country of origin because it would be breaching international law, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Rahmat said the heightened climate of fear resulted in some of the detainees becoming restless.
And as some of them protested, they broke the door and the grill.
When it happened, the guards made no effort to stop them as there were only about 20 of them against the more than 600 Rohingyas.
The detainees flee despite despite the darkness of the night and not knowing whih direction to run. One simply follow the other, it was basic instinct.RSM president Rahmat Abdul Karim on why the Rohingyas fled.
There are still 60 Rohingya refugees who are on the run and the operation to track down the ethnic remnants was still being carried out by the authorities.
  @hanifnep92 Info2 rojer🕵🏻♂🕵🏻♂🕵🏻♂ #tangkap #fyp #rohingyaterlepas ♬ bunyi asal  – Muhammad Hanif
Rahmat, himself a UNHCR card holder, called on his countrymen to surrender willingly as they would face harsher penalties if caught.
He said the police had sought RSM’s help to locate the Rohingyas still on the run.
I asked the police to provide a name list of those still being hunted down, but they didn’t. Otherwise it would be much easier to track them down.RSM president Rahmat Abdul Karim on the efforts to ascertain their exact current location.
RSM president Rahmat Abdul Karim. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
On 20 April, a total of 528 Rohingya refugees fled the temporary detention depot on the Kedah-Penang border after breaking the blocked door and barricade grille in an incident at about 4.30 am.
Six of them were killed after being hit by cars while crossing the North-South Expressway.
READ MORE: Six Rohingyas Died After Fleeing Immigration Detention Centre In Kedah
  @mr.gobok Entik Rohingya larikn diri #fyp #fypシ #foryou #tiktokmalaysia #tiktok🇲🇾 #viralmalaysia ♬ Paris – 斌杨Remix
Welcome Turns To Anger
Meanwhile, Rahmat asked Malaysians to stop hating the Rohingyas.
Rohingyas in Malaysia have become the target of increasing xenophobia and hate speech.
He said false information on social media is fuelling the anger against his marginalised community.
Take the migrants at Selayang Market for example. Less than 10 per cent are Rohingyas, the majority are Muslim Myanmar people from other ethnicities.
Pada April 2020, satu catatan di media sosial yang secara palsu mendakwa Zafar Ahmad Abdul Ghani menuntut kewarganegaraan Malaysia bagi pelarian mencetuskan gelombang ucapan kebencian dan ugutan bunuh terhadap aktivis Rohingya itu sekeluarga.#Malaysia #berita #terkini pic.twitter.com/5fLqW6M8mp— Khajeer Yong (@KhajeerY) April 19, 2022
Rahmat said Rohingyas have no intention to create trouble, but many are illiterate and come from a tough life back home.
He said some Rohingyas are aggressive because they had been subjected to deep hatred by their own countrymen.
To date, there are more than 100,000 registered Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, while estimates suggest that tens of thousands more remain undocumented.
Rohingya refugees have been arriving in Malaysia since the late 1990s.
Xenophobia On Social Media
Over the years, Malaysian public opinions are increasingly divided on the Rohingyas who fled from Buddhist-majority Myanmar.
Some Malaysians find the Rohingyas too annoying and have crossed the line.
The main complaint is that the Rohingyas are “stealing” jobs from Malaysian workers.
Rohingyas had also been accused of breaking the law with impunity and enjoying healthcare benefits meant for Malaysians.
Social media played an important part in fomenting tension between Malaysians and the Rohingyas.
READ MORE: [Watch] Child Beggars Caught The Attention Of Netizens After Several Videos Went Viral
Aik nak salahkan muslim malaysia pulak ke terima rohingya ni?? Pagi2 dah bodoh si zurairi ni, for decades juga la orang melayu yg mengeluh susah cari duit takde kerja, kena bersaing dgn PATI, pasar selayang tu depa conquer. https://t.co/UApuHQMIRj— Watashiwa Rina Desu 🥰 (@Kessmaess) May 23, 2020
TRUE STORY FROM THE UNHCR STAFF MALAYSIA REGARDING ROHINGYA REFUGEESRead until the end, it might change your views forever. pic.twitter.com/BITXWV37ix— Unpopular Opinions Malaysia⊘ (@im_every_where_) April 24, 2020
Ada lagu geng sindiket minta sedekah ni.Location : lampu isyarat Batu 3 shah alam.Aku lagi kesiankan rakyat malaysia yg susah dari geng ni. Dah la kurang ajar. Ya dlm video ni okay ja. Tapi geng rohingya ni mmg naik kepala bila masuk msia. Pastu wujud la long tiger 2.0. puiih pic.twitter.com/CVhyH3rBcP— ~ ASJ ~ 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@Awe_Syahid) May 7, 2022
mohon @DBKL2u @imigresenmy ambil tindakan terhadap pengemis rohingya. Loc: depan Menara Bank Islam Jln Perak KL. pendatang bebas buat apa shj mereka berani sebab tiada penguatkuasaan. tak hormat undang2 tempatan malah ini mencemarkan imej Islam & bandaraya. kesian kena bertempat. pic.twitter.com/a0lkY6pcTN— Faiz Jacobson (@faiz29feb) May 6, 2022
What Is The Problem Of Rohingya?
Rohingya is, a term commonly used to refer to a community of Muslims generally concentrated in Rakhine (Arakan) state in Myanmar (Burma).
They can also be found in other parts of the country as well as in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh and other countries.
The Rohingya were denied citizenship in 1982 by the government of Myanmar, which sees them as illegal immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh.
Since then, Rohingyas have regularly been made the target of persecution by Myanmar’s security forces and nationalist Buddhists.
Their largest exodus began in August 2017 after a massive wave of violence broke out in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
The conflict forced more than 700,000 people – half of them children – to seek refuge in Bangladesh.
Myanmar has denied accusations of genocide.
As their village burns in the background, a son carries his blind mother on his back for over 60 miles over 2 days to escape the Myanmar army’s brutal genocide of Rohingyas. Photo: Moin Chowdhury, 2017#Rohingya #Myanmar #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/iii3WRKAD3— Sabrina Abed (@SabrinaAbedPia) May 15, 2022
How Is Malaysia Helping Rohingya?
As of the end of April 2022, there are some 182,230 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia, and about 57 per cent of them are Rohingya.
Like many countries in the region, Malaysia does not recognise the UN Refugee Convention and those caught without papers are considered “illegal” migrants.
Nevertheless, the Malaysian public and aid groups are working to ease the Rohingya humanitarian crisis.
ABIM & GPM EDAR 50 PEK BANTUAN KPD KOMUNITI ROHINGYA 7 Feb 2021: Aktivis & sukarelawan ABIM & @GPMMalaysia telah mengedarkan 50 pek bantuan makanan kering kepada komuniti Rohingya, di Cheras.Misi ini digerakkn dgn kerjasama @eo_malaysia dan @projek_57. pic.twitter.com/qY3Chtw4eG— ABIMalaysia 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@abimalaysia) February 14, 2021
Ustaz Rafi about to distribute food to about 400 Rohingya families within Selayang, Gombak. There are 7,000 households here alone and none receiveing state or federal help. Help, as since forever, comes mostly from donation. pic.twitter.com/tz7ouuCSRJ— Syed Jaymal Zahiid🌹 (@SyedJymalZahiid) April 2, 2020
They provide direct legal counsel for refugees and people seeking asylum, training and engagement with UNHCR and other stakeholders.
Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) president Azmi Abdul Hamid said the Rohingyas are vulnerable migrants seeking protection from violence, persecution and violations in their home country.
Rohingyas are escaping what the United Nations has described as genocidal violence that follows decades of persecution and human rights abuses.Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid on helping with the Rohingya crisis.
Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid (right).
He said that through the support of the Malaysian public, essential services had been provided to countless Rohingya refugees and local communities.
Rohingyas in Malaysia do not live in camps but reside with the local community as illegal migrants.
Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia CEO Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin said Rohingya refugee children in Malaysia are given informal education through community-based learning centres.
The goal is to educate the next generation of Rohingya community leaders.
Rohingya refugees attend UNHCR-funded learning centres or community-based schools. We need more trained teachers to provide quality education for the children.GPM Malaysia CEO Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin on providing education to Rohingya children.
Sajidah dan Aziah (bukan nama sebenar) adalah Rohingya di Malaysia.Bekas pelajar di sekolah pelarian anjuran @abimalaysia.Ditakdirkan mereka diterima di Amerika Syarikat.Sajidah buat medic, Aziah nursing. Pelajar terbaik universiti mereka.Mereka hanya perlukan peluang. pic.twitter.com/AHjwCLhJou— Adli Zakuan (@ADLIZAKUAN) January 5, 2022
The Malaysian government had also assisted the Rohingyas directly.
In 2018, the Ministry of Health (MOH) built a field hospital in Cox Bazaar – the world’s largest refugee settlement -in Bangladesh.
MOH was supported by the National Security Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).
TS @AffandiMyCDF briefing YAB PM @NajibRazak and DS @HishammuddinH2O regarding ATM’s efforts for the Rohingya Humanitarian Aid to Cox’s Bazaar in Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/bR1rLJMmOx— H2O Comms (@H2OComms) January 27, 2018

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Father Carries Bride-To-Be Daughter Across Floodwaters, Netizens Swoon Over Gesture

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Fathers have always maintained the title of being their daughters’ first love.

They give everything they have and even more at times.
This particular dad however, took an extra step to ensure his daughter’s special day remained as special as it could be.
Even more perhaps.
A tear jerking video uploaded by TikTok user @oohlysa, showed a father carrying his daughter across floodwaters to get her to her pelamin.

https://www.tiktok.com/@oohlysa/video/7206538991082982682?_r=1&_t=8aOfUr3zXBh

The bride is seen shedding tears as her father puts her down on the dry end and turns around to walk back into the house.
Netizens on the other hand did not disappoint with their comments.
While some shared how the gesture had moved them to tears, others joked about their own relationship with their fathers.
TikTok user @fiyrenhl said they would also like a father such as the one in the video but were worried that their father would break his back carrying them.

Another TikTok user @sabrinaghazali_ said while she would want the same to happen to her, her father could never carry her at 80kg.

Many also commended the father’s gesture.
Dad always be superhero for their daughter.@_dxnixlrshd via TikTok

Another TikTok user @flomsya said the video made her cry because she wished she had a father like that.

Did this video move you to tears as well? What’s your relationship like with your dad?

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“Not The Time To Dance” Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing Says It’s Time To Focus And Work

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Newly appointed Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing said it’s time to fully focus on the job at hand after an old video of him dancing resurfaced online and went viral.

Posting on Twitter, the Bintulu MP said he had a meeting with the tourism ministry officials in Putrajaya on 6 December and noted the challenging task ahead to rebuild Malaysia.
It’s not the time to dance like in the viral video before this.Tourism Minister Tiong King Sing
Hari ini saya bermesyuarat dengan warga Kementerian Pelancongan di Putrajaya. 🤗Ini adalah amanah berat dan mencabar untuk membina semula Malaysia. Masa untuk bekerja dengan serius dan fokus! Bukan masa untuk ‘menari goyang’ macam dalam video viral sebelum ni ya!😅 pic.twitter.com/YAWLbVKhKd— Dato Sri Tiong King Sing (@tiongkingsing) December 6, 2022
Previously, the viral video that was recorded in June showed Tiong drinking and dancing with locals in a longhouse for Gawai.
It’s a tradition for the locals there to celebrate guests and Tiong actively joining in the celebration showed that he respected the culture.
The funny video managed to brighten up some people’s day and netizens joked that the video was proof enough that Tiong is a capable Tourism Minister.
The video also drew positive comments about Tiong’s work in his constituency, especially how he strongly fought for Sarawakians and respected their way of life.
READ MORE: [Watch] Tiong King Sing Dancing With Locals Convinces Netizens He’s The Right Tourism Minister

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