What Kind Of Tupperware Is THE Best To Bungkus Ramadan Dinner?

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The month of Ramadan is coming up, and that means lots and lots of food at Ramadan bazaars!

READ MORE: Ramadan Bazaar Is Permitted To Operate This Year, Says Prime Minister
Of course, this also means a LOT of food that will be packed in flimsy plastic bags and disposable containers.
How many plastic bags, on average, do you throw away each time you bungkus food?(Credit: Facebook)
But if you’re keen on trying to reduce your plastic waste, why not bungkus your iftar dinner in your own reusable containers? Here’s a simple cheat sheet to help you pack light and clean up efficiently:
1. Sturdy Plastic Containers
We’re not saying that ALL kinds of plastic containers are bad! If you have the reusable kind made of sturdy material, then this is THE easiest kind to carry around and use.
Everyone probably has at least a few lying at home.(Credit: Envato)
However, everyone knows the pain of trying to wash an oily plastic container. As such, these are best used for non-oily appetizers such as kuih raya, fruits, or vegetables.
PROS:
LightweightMicrowavableMost are leak-proof
CONS:
Hard to clean oil stainsMay have lingering smellSome may leach toxins
2. Stainless Steel Containers
From tiffin carriers to stainless steel containers with rubber seal-locks, metal has long been used to hold food.
Plus, most tiffin carriers now are revamped to look extremely cute!(Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)
Use these for oily food or curries as they do not stain or absorb smells if washed in time.
PROS:
Easy to cleanRelatively lightCan withstand being dropped (if you don’t mind dents)
CONS:
NOT microwavableMay forget about food inside (not transparent)May leak with hot food
3. Tempered Glass Containers
Glass is a relatively divisive material for food containers, but it is sturdy and best for holding and heating up almost everything.
You can easily chuck your food into a microwave to heat it up immediately after you get home.(Credit: Envato)
Glass does not stain or retain strong smells, which makes it best for holding stuff like thick curries or meat with gravy.
PROS:
Easily keep track of your food with its transparent bodyGood quality tempered glass can withstand the microwave, oven, and steamerCan be kept in the freezer
CONS:
Heavy, not quite convenient to carry aroundCould shatter if droppedHot soups may leak as glass does not expand at the same rate as the rubber seal
The Verdict
For the Ramadan month, most people will be packing a lot of food home to eat within a short time. Most food will be able to stay warm for that period of time, so reheating food would not be such a big issue.
Stainless steel tiffin carriers make for simply carrying and easy cleanup.(Credit: Envato)
However, navigating the crowded Ramadan bazaars and picking your favourite foods would be more important, which is why we think stainless steel containers are pretty awesome at getting your food home with you with no extra plastic waste.
Since they are quite light and washes out easily, they would be most suitable to use daily.
Still, all food containers are good containers as long as you get to reduce the waste of single-use plastics. So it might be a good time to dig around your kitchen cabinets for any Tupperware or food containers you’ve forgotten about!
Pastries in the plastic food container, and a hot meal goes in the glass food container.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)

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H1N1 in Shah Alam, mother and 6-year-old daughter diagnosed

A mother and daughter were confirmed to have been infected with Influenza A (H1N1).

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According to reports, both the 30-year-old woman and her 6-year-old child were tested positive for the virus after getting blood checks at a private hospital in Damansara.
Apparently, it was the child who was infected by the virus first, before it spread to the mother.
The woman recounts that her daughter had been sick since June 30 and suspected the child had caught the infection by attending a kindergarten in Denai Alam, Shah Alam.
Apparently, six other children from the tadika were noted to be experiencing similar influenza symptoms. But it was unclear if those children were infected too.

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The H1N1 flu virus, also referred to as swine flu, is an acute respiratory infection that can be fatal to humans.
Symptoms of the infection include a high and abrupt fever, sore throat, sneezing, coughing and, often accompanied by headaches, body aches, chills as well as vomiting and diarrhea.
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The virus is known to be especially dangerous for at-risk individuals; small children, pregnant women, and senior citizens, as well as those whose immune systems have been compromised including cancer patients, individuals with asthma, diabetes as well as heart conditions.
The disease spreads easily in humans, transmitted by touch and airborne methods like hitching a ride from a cough or sneeze.

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Both the mother and child in question were quarantined at home, and the kindergarten’s management had reportedly taken measures to avoid further spread of the virus.
However in the context of this particular incident, it is very important for parents to be aware of their childâ€™s health, and remember to always avoid sending sick kids to school.

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Keep them safe and secure from infecting anyone else, even if it means taking time off work to do so, and to also seek medical attention whenever necessary.
Chances are youâ€™ll probably get sick too… But hey, it’s your kid, your problem. Don’t make it other peopleâ€™s responsibility to take concern about your childâ€™s healthâ€¦

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Schools are a common place for infections to spread.

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Just recently, 102 students between the ages of 13 to 17, including a teacher were reported to have contracted H1N1 whiles attending a school in Ipoh, Perak.
It is also best to avoid going to public places while feeling ill. Take an MC if you’re feeling sick, or if you are still required to go to work or class, wear a face mask at all times.

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Precautionary measures such as maintaining good hygiene and taking seasonal flu vaccine shots are also great means of halting the spread of these infectious diseases.
Let’s all try our best to maintain a healthy community by keeping an eye out for ourselves and each other.


Malaysians React: Rohingya Refugees Can Enrol In IIUM Following Qatari Help

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Some Malaysians on social media feel that help should first be extended to its own people amid the recent announcement made by the Higher Education Ministry that Rohingya refugees in Malaysia will soon be able to pursue their tertiary studies at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), made possible by the Qatar Fund for Development’s donation of RM231 million.

The Rohingya people are a stateless ethnic group mainly made up of Muslims, many of whom were forced to flee Rakhine, Myanmar, due to genocide in 2017.
As previously reported by the New Straits Times, recently there was a working visit by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) to Doha, Qatar.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin served as the delegation’s leader, and was joined by Zamshari Shaharan, the Malaysian ambassador to Qatar.
Discussions with executives from three educational foundations in the middle eastern nation took place during the two-day visit, according to Khaled.
During the visit, MoHE discussed a variety of topics, including educational sponsorships for refugees and students from nations experiencing turmoil.
Yesterday’s announcement by MoHE adviser Morshidi Sirat noted that IIUM was selected as they have the reputation and experience needed for the project as reported by Malaysiakini.
This initiative, despite not involving taxpayers’ funds, did not sit well with some Malaysians.
Apahal pendatang pula dapat hak belajar ni?Focus on local student la?!Bila nak maju masyarakat Malaysia jika berterusan membantu orang Rohingnya yang tiada hak kerakyatan?!— SchwaRze (@Foulken23) June 19, 2023
I'm speechless, the local Malaysian also having difficulty to enroll into local U.— Richardkam (@Richardkam11) June 19, 2023
Malaysians pun susah nak masuk IIUM. Nak masuk IIUM Academy yang bayar sendiri pun susah. Requirement yang strict utk pelajar tempatan. Sedangkan utk international student / yg ambik IGCSE requirement jauh lebih rendah. Pelik. @OfficialIIUM @STADD_IIUM— LadyM (@PuteriMinang) June 19, 2023
Ongoing effort
This isn’t the first time IIUM has extended a helping hand to the displaced Rohingyas.
In 2020, IIUM partnered with the International Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IESCO) in a sponsorship project to benefit some 50 Rohingya students.
With IIUM’s main campus being in Gombak, the project aimed to lay another foundation for unfortunate immigrants, mainly the Rohingya community in the area.
Qatar and IIUM go way back
The relationship between Qatar and IIUM has many layers to it. Recently, boxes with necessary food aid were sent to IIUM staff members in need by Qatar Charity, a non-governmental organisation that works on humanitarian and development issues.
The boxes contained 10kg of rice, cooking oil, flour, sugar, and salt. Also included were instant noodles, malt drinks, tea/coffee bags, condensed milk, soy sauce, chili sauce, canned sardines, canned beef/chicken curry and dates, according to IIUM website.
Not only this, but just two years ago, according to the IIUM website, there was a debate championship which was done in collaboration between IIUM and the QatarDebate.
The first edition of the Asian Arabic Debating Championship in Kuala Lumpur saw the participation of 30 teams representing 20 Arab and Asian countries.
This is not the first time Malaysians have reacted badly to foreigners receiving aid.
As reported by Malay Mail, in 2019 Malaysians had to be told not to be envious or politicize scholarships provided by local colleges to students from Palestine as they were not using public funds.

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Chinese Caught ‘Robbing’ Prince of Wales Off Kuantan Waters

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A Chinese salvage vessel, Chuan Hong 68, has been caught in the act of illegally plundering two World War II shipwrecks belonging to the United Kingdom.

The wrecks, HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, were sunk by Japanese bombers on 10 December, 1941, resulting in the loss of 840 sailors.
The ship used a large dredging crane to extract scrap steel, aluminum, and brass fittings from the sunken vessels.
Professional diver Hazz Zain reported the illegal operation to local authorities after local fishermen saw the dredger over the wreck sites.
Authorities are investigating the reported looting of the two ships and the discovery of material in a beachside scrap yard that could have been from them.

The wreckage site is located in the extended economic zone of Malaysia.
The incident has highlighted the vulnerability of historic heritage sites to thieves who are willing to plunder war graves.
Tahukah anda? Kegiatan merompak 'kubur perang' oleh kapal dari China dengan penglibatan haram syarikat tempatan semakin menjadi-jadi di perairan Malaysia, Indonesia & Filipina?Yang menjadi mangsa kali ini ialah bangkai 2 kapal Perang Dunia Kedua, HMS Prince of Wales & Repulse. https://t.co/vwXDdsf2kY— This Tommy is literally NOT Tommy Thomas (@NotTommyThomas) May 24, 2023
Concerns Raised Over Protection Of Naval Heritage Sites
The U.S. Naval Institute’s online news quoted Dominic Tweddle, the director general of the Museum of the Royal Navy, calling for a management strategy for underwater naval heritage that includes targeted retrieval of objects.
He believes that the existing Royal Navy loss list can be enhanced to help understand, research, and manage over 5,000 wrecks before they are lost forever.

We are upset at the loss of naval heritage and the impact this has on the understanding of our Royal Navy history.
Dominic Tweddle, the director general of the Museum of the Royal Navy, expressing his regret.
Reports from the UK and Australia indicate that Chuan Hong 68 was dredging with a deep-reach crane for the “high-quality steel” used to build the two warships.
The steel could be smelted for other uses and is important for manufacturing some scientific and medical equipment.
HMS Prince of Wales salvage-new update: unbelievably Chuan Hong 68 operated undetected over the wreck for 5 months. Our analysis indicates a sustained campaign of destruction beginning c29th Dec 22. After 2 weeks onsite the barge unloaded at Kg Belungkor (Digital Globe EO📸@30cm) pic.twitter.com/aJhykHWIO8— MASTArchaeology (@MASTArchaeology) May 27, 2023
New Straits Times reported that Chuan Hong 68 “is also wanted by Indonesian authorities for plundering the remains of sunken Dutch warships HNLMS De Ruyter, HNLMS Java, and HNLMS Kortenaer in the Java Sea.”
The US Navy has also expressed concern over its own wrecks in the Western Pacific.
The incident has sparked calls for better protection for underwater naval heritage sites to prevent them from being destroyed by illegal salvage operations.
The Prince of Wales & Repulse are part of the combined naval history of the world. This is a travesty , that said one that was bound to come .The west erases the role of the USSR in freeing Ukraine from Nazi forces during WW2 , China replies Britain in kind it seems https://t.co/LsABLCUgkN— Ninjamonkey 🇮🇳 (@Aryan_warlord) May 26, 2023

Task Force Dispatched To Protect Historical Wrecks From Illegal Activity

At the same time, the UK Ministry of Defense dispatched a task force of survey vessels to investigate the status of wrecks in the region five years ago due to concerns about illegal dredging, scavenging, and looting.
The ministry said it would monitor water activity near the sites by satellite to prevent further destruction of naval heritage sites.
The Prince of Wales battleship was a British ship that played an important role in World War II.
Along with the battle cruiser Repulse, it sailed from Singapore to cut Japanese communications.
The ship was named after the Prince of Wales, Edward VIII, who was at the time the heir apparent to the British throne.

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These Are The New CMCO Roadblocks Added At Petaling Jaya

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Three new roadblocks have been set up at various Petaling Jaya entry and exit points, announced the Petaling Jaya District Police.

In a statement, the police explained that the decision was made due to the formidable Covid-19 infections that seem to show no sign of slowing down.
These are the new roadblocks in Petaling Jaya
Subang Toll – entry and exit to Petaling JayaSungai Buloh Toll – entry and exit to Petaling JayaDamansara Toll – entry and exit to Petaling Jaya
The police also warned that those who are stopped at the roadblocks must slow down and show their permission letters for cross district movements, and adhere to the vehicle passenger limit.
Currently, only two passengers from the same household are allowed in one vehicle. Police permission is required if more than two people need to travel in the same vehicle to get to their workplace.
Klang Valley CMCO roadblocks that are still in place
Roadblocks in Kuala Lumpur:
Jalan Duta toll plazaSungai Besi toll plazaJalan Syed PutraJalan Genting KlangAlam Damai CherasMiddle Ring Road 2Jalan Sultan Ismail, in front of Sungai Wang PlazaJalan Tuanku Abdul RahmanJalan Ampang
Roadblocks in Putrajaya:
Lebuh Sentosa near the National Cancer Institute towards Maju Expressway (MEX)Persiaran Selatan towards DengkilPersiaran Utara, second exit to KajangPersiaran Utara, third exit to Puchong
Roadblocks in Selangor:
Serdang towards Equine ParkLDP Puchong to SunwaySunway to LDP PuchongHicom junction near Persiaran Kuala Selangor, towards Shah AlamSetia Alam toll plaza exit towards SubangBukit Jelutong NKVE toll into Shah AlamKota Damansara towards Sungai BulohBandar Kinrara BK5KlangMeru

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[Watch] “That’s Why I Can’t Sit With B40 People”, UiTM Professor’s Statement Angers Citizens

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Recently, a 1 minute 45 second video showed a professor from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) berating a student for not having a laptop.

The professor, who was teaching in an online class, posed some questions to the student.
When the student was unable to give the correct answer, she asked the student on what he is using for the class.
The student replied that he did not have a laptop, which drew a barrage of rude criticisms from the professor.
The professor questioned the financial well-being of the student and his family, including his parents and siblings.
The student, who is from Seremban, answered the questions one by one.
He stated that his mother had passed away, while his father is not working and he has other siblings that need to be looked after.
Rubbing Salt In The Wound
The professor continued to make the situation even worse for the student.
She asked the student to find out if his sister has any jewelleries, and sell it to get a computer instead as it is a very important tool for study.
After this, I will teach you to excel, because of that you will be a drop-out student. It’s semester five and you don’t have a computer. I rather not have clothes, I only have five pieces of clothes. The most important the computer is very-very important.The UiTM professor berating her student for not having a computer.
She continue to lambast the student for not getting a computer, adding that it only costs as little as RM800 to get one.
That’s why I can’t sit with a B40. They think more about other stuff rather than education.The UiTM professor shaming the B40 before instructing her students to switch off there camera.
Online Firestorm
The video clip invited an avalanche of angry reactions from netizens.
They are indignant at the professor for disparaging the B40 group.
The backlash was so great that the posting was deleted, but netizens would not let it go.
kot kot op delete tweet, awai tak kalut pic.twitter.com/TypEqZpeJz— Pedoq, what is this behavior?! (@pedoqpop) March 29, 2022
The fiasco had also drawn the attention of politicians who weighed in on the matter.
Kajian kementerian pendidikan menunjukkan 1/3 pelajar di Malaysia tiada Laptop atau tablet.Kadar keciciran pelajar sangat menakutkanMereka tidak pilih untuk terus miskin sampai tidak mampu untuk beli laptop.Dari menghina, lebih baik bantu mereka dapatkan laptop. https://t.co/eST0S4Qz55— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) March 29, 2022
Bukit Mertajam member of parliament Steven Sim Chee Keong even offered to help the student.
Minta tolong siapa2 dapat hubungi pelajar tersebut, saya nak berikan sebuah laptop baru kepada beliau.Saya setuju dengan prof, latarbelakang keluarga tak patut halang pendidikan. Tapi saya tak setuju cara prof menghina pelajar semata-mata kerana latarbelakang keluarganya. https://t.co/QHCARAcdMC— Steven Sim 🇲🇾 #Bangsa (@scheekeong) March 30, 2022
PKR information chief Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin also took a swipe at the professor.
UiTM ditubuhkan dengan membawa semangat membantu bumiputera miskin & tak berkemampuan, supaya tidak keciciran & mampu melanjutkan pendidikan tinggi. Prof.DR.TS. Roshana Takim, jika tak mampu menghayati tujuan tersebut, anda tak layak mengajar walau di taska sekalipun!— Shamsul Iskandar (@shamsuliskandar) March 30, 2022
Meanwhile, the Higher Education Ministry had also promised to look into the matter.
Saya ambil maklum mengenai isu dan video yang tular ini. Saya telah berhubung dengan pihak @uitmofficial untuk meminta penjelasan mereka. https://t.co/kty8bc762V— Dato Dr Noraini Ahmad (@DrNorainiAhmad) March 30, 2022
While the ministry are still mulling on what to do, netizens demanded that the professor be sacked.
Lecturer ni patut kena buang je. Setuju?— Don’t read my pinned tweet (@heize80) March 29, 2022
Blood Is Thicker Than Water
Despite the overwhelming barrage of criticism, a Twitter user @FarahAmiraAH stepped out to defend the professor.
Claiming that the professor is her aunt, @FarahAmiraAH said she will get the professor’s son to talk to her.
At the same time, she called out netizens for scolding and taunting her aunt.
The tweet was later deleted, most likely due to overwhelming backlash.
Lah @FarahAmiraAH why u delete the tweet?? pic.twitter.com/OQBphywmCt— azik (@mohdajikk_) March 29, 2022

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Namewee Is Back In Malaysia, Will Self-Surrender To Police After Quarantine Over “Babi” Movie Issue

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Controversial figure Namewee has finally returned back to Malaysia from Taiwan yesterday, announcing that he will self-surrender to the police after his mandatory 7-day quanrantine.

In a Facebook post, he recounts that he was stopped at Immigration because his passport was blacklisted as ‘Wanted’. He was then taken to the airport police office for two hours.
He jokingly notes that while he was there, many came up to him wanting to take pictures together, asking him when he would release new songs, or where to watch his award-winning movie Babi.
He then said that he has agreed to turn himself in at Bukit Aman seven days later and will cooperate fully with the police when his quarantine ends.

The award-winning movie that caused his arrest
Late last year, Namewee released a movie, Babi, supposedly based on real incident of racially-charged school violence that took place at a “secondary school located in the southern part of Malaysia” in 2000.
The movie was nominated for a slew of international film awards, but it was never shown in Malaysia, although Malaysian talents were involved. So far, Babi has only aired at international film festivals and in Taiwan.
Credit: @namewee/Facebook
However, the movie caused an uproar back here at home, with the PN Youth Wing lodging a police report over the “racist language” used in the movie and movie posters.
READ MORE: Police Report Lodged Over Sensitive Language Used In Namawee’s “Babi” Movie Poster
Although Namewee has defended himself and his movie, he is still wanted by the police for investigation.

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Covid-19: Klang Valley Hospitals (KKM & Private) Are Almost At 100% Capacity

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As Malaysia’s Covid-19 numbers continue to rise, hospitals in Klang Valley are struggling to keep up as most are reaching their full capacity. This includes private hospitals, as well as Malaysia’s main Covid-19 facility, Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Sungai Buloh Hospital at 90% capacity
Sungai Buloh Hospital. (Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Healthcare portal CodeBlue reports Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba confirming that Sungai Buloh Hospital, Malaysia’s dedicated Covid-19 hospital, was at a 90% of bed occupancy rate.
The Health Ministry (KKM)’s corporate communications unit stated that the hospital is currently only accepting Stage Four and Five patients or complex Covid-19 cases.
These are the severe stages of disease progression where patients at Stage Four experience pneumonia and require supplemental oxygen, while patients at Stage Five are critically ill with difficulty breathing and require ventilation.
READ MORE: This Is How The Health Ministry Categorises Covid-19 Patients
Full capacity at Sarawak hospitals
Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail
Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) Covid-19 intensive care unit (ICU) and wards are now full.
A medical officer from SGH informed CodeBlue that some Covid-19 patients in the ward, who are on oxygen therapy are still awaiting ICU beds. Another anonymous medical officer admitted that the admission team and wards are overwhelmed with patients.
Sibu Hospital’s ICU has also hit full capacity, and the hospital is forced to step down critical Covid-19 patients with poor prognosis from intensive care after 28 days when they are no longer infectious.
Klang Valley & Johor private hospitals are reaching full capacity, too
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Associations of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh also chimed in to sound the alarm that most private hospitals – especially in Klang Valley and possibly Johor- are running out of space to accept Covid-19 patients.
In a statement, Dr Kuljit explained that the spike in cases over the past 14 days led to Covid-19 patients occupying all available beds in the designated wards, with even the isolated intensive care unit beds constantly filled up.
The biggest fear right now is a possible collapse of the healthcare system due to the non-availability of beds and oxygen treatment.
We hope the public will take this shortage of beds in hospitals seriously and be responsible to make sure the spread of Covid-19 is curtailed, and all preventive standard operating procedures are adhered to.Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh, Associations of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM).
The latest KKM Covid-19 data (29 April) show a total of 309 cases in ICU whereby 147 patients require ventilation. The national Covid-19 death toll has also been on the rise with double digit death recorded daily in the past week alone.
Malaysia has lost 1,492 lives to the coronavirus.
Status Terkini #COVID19, 29 April 2021 Kes sembuh= 1,943Jumlah kes sembuh= 375,340Kes baharu positif= 3,332 (3,323 tempatan, 9 import) Jumlah positif= 404,925Kes kematian= 15Jumlah kes kematian= 1,492Kes dirawat di ICU= 309Bantuan Alat Pernafasan= 147 pic.twitter.com/eEc8XIGDLt— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) April 29, 2021

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MOH: 90% Of Sungai Buloh Hospital Beds Filled
Sarawak General Hospital Hits Full Capacity For Covid-19 Patients
Besieged Sibu Hospital Shifts Critical Covid-19 Patients From Full ICU
Association says private hospital capacity for Covid-19 patients nearly exhausted


[Watch] MAS Passengers Suffer Without Air Cond For Over An Hour Due To Faulty System

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Recently a Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight failed to take off as the air conditioning was not functioning.

The passengers on board did not like it one bit,  leading to noisy protests.
One of them uploaded recorded the inflight experience and posted it on social media to complain about the air conditioning problem.
Tiktok user @babahnadeen said MAS should change the plane immediately instead of letting the passengers suffocate.
  @babahnadeen Eh padah2 azrab la mat #celahbedah #pada2handal #babahborak ♬ original sound  – 🔹Babah Nadeen🔹
In the video, the flight crew apparently promised that the air conditioning would eventually start working but it did not.
Passengers were seen furiously fanning themselves using in-flight magazines and aircraft safety cards.
One of the passengers can even be heard saying that it’s such a lousy service by MAS.
In a second video @babahnadeen, passengers were finally evacuated and they were much relieved by the cool air inside the airport.
  @babahnadeen Kan senang cakap awal2 rosak #celahbedah #pada2handal #malaysiaairlines ♬ original sound  – 🔹Babah Nadeen🔹
Meanwhile, another video was also posted on social media in which MAS passengers complained about the AC malfunctioning.
In the 47-second video, a small child was seen crying as well as many other passengers standing and fanning themselves because of the heat.
According to the posting, the aircraft was supposed to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Sandakan, Sabah.
Sekali lagi kes penghawa dingin (Aircond) rosak melibatkan pesawat Mas Airline, hari ini. pic.twitter.com/rGp1kHWHYq— BULETIN RMS (@RajaMohdShahrim) May 9, 2022
Some netizens said taking off without working air conditioning is probably better than taking off without enough seats for passengers.
AA selalu delayed. MAS aircond rosak pulak. Jadi apa pilihan yg ada? Malindo okay ke? https://t.co/pifUv3Iavj— 🇲🇾 🇵🇸 MotherOfTwo (@IryanaIlsa) May 8, 2022
The embarrassment comes after the government said it will bring the airline industry back to life post-Covid-19.
Others said it is no laughing matter and urged Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong to do something about it.
Menteri apa tindakan pesawat mas penghawa dingin rosak penumpang di biarkan kepanasan dalam pesawat terutama kanak2 yg bertangisan kerana kepanasan? pic.twitter.com/JApvLNxadd— Taming Sari (@TamingS12425422) May 9, 2022
How Does Air Conditioning Work On An Airplane?
Air conditioning is provided in aircraft for the comfort of passengers. The same conditioned air is also used for cabin pressurization in the aeroplane.
The reason behind turning the AC off is to provide as much power as possible to start the engine.
Most importantly, it is to allocate all the power to engines during take-off which is why any other source of power consumption is turned off.
According to aviation experts, when an extended delay is expected, it is normal to shut down the engines (this saves fuel, reduces emissions and saves money) and use the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for electricity and cooling.
When the engines are idle, they do not produce much-compressed air used for cooling which can result in a warm cabin.
As the plane change from using the onboard cooling system to either the APU or preconditioned air or vice versa, there may be a lag, and in hot weather, a plane can get steamy fast.
Failure of an APU in air or ground results in cancellation or delay in flight departure, which inhibits flight operations.

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If Your Smartphone Is On This List, You Will Want To Get A New One To Continue Using WhatsApp

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The ever-popular Facebook-owned messaging app, WhatsApp is a must-have app in many countries around the world.

Recently, the company announced that it will cease to operate on some 43 different smartphone models starting 1 November. This includes phones running iOS and Android.
Most of the smartphones on the list are old, they run Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and iOS 9 or earlier.
Ok, maybe they are not that old. Although Android 4.0.4 was released in 2011 (that’s 10 years ago), iOS 9 was released in 2016 (only 5 years ago).
The List
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For those who are not sure what operating system, let alone the version of that operating system their smartphone is running, here is a list of smartphones that will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp starting in November.
Apple
The iPhone SE, 6S and 6S Plus.
Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy SII, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Xcover 2, Galaxy Core and Galaxy Ace 2.
LG
The LG Lucid 2, Optimus F7, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus F5, Optimus L5, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus L7 II, Optimus F6, Enact , Optimus L4 II Dual, Optimus F3, Optimus L4 II, Optimus L2 II, Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD, and Optimus F3Q.
ZTE
The ZTE Grand S Flex, ZTE V956, Grand X Quad V987 and Grand Memo.
Huawei
The Huawei Ascend G740, Ascend Mate, Ascend D Quad XL, Ascend D1 Quad XL, Ascend P1 S, and Ascend D2.
Sony
The Sony Xperia Miro, Sony Xperia Neo L, Xperia Arc S.
Others
The Alcatel One Touch Evo 7, Archos 53 Platinum, HTC Desire 500, Caterpillar Cat B15, Wiko Cink Five, Wiko Darknight, Lenovo A820, UMi X2, Faea F1 and THL W8.
What Can You Do?
If you are still using WhatsApp on one of the devices listed and you still want to keep all the conversations you have had, the first thing you would want to do is to backup your messages to Google Drive or iCloud, depending on what phone you are using.
Do not bother if you are planning to switch from an Android phone to an iPhone, or vice versa. You can still back it all up, but there’s no easy way to transfer your messages.
Alternatives
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If you want a more secure alternative to WhatsApp, or just want a fresh start with messaging apps, try Signal. It is free, has no ads, no trackers, and it’s secure.
Also, don’t forget that your phone has the Messages app preinstalled.

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What You Need To Know About The RCEP

Malaysia has signed, on 15 November, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) joining what is currently the world’s biggest trading bloc.
It involves 15 countries – 10 from Asean and 5 countries who are Asean’s Free Trade Area (FTA) partners:

AustraliaChinaJapanKoreaNew Zealand
The 15 countries make up 29.7% of the global population, or 2.2 billion people, and have a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$24.8 trillion (RM101 trillion).
Credit: MITI
What is the RCEP?
It’s a deal signed by 15 countries to reduce or eliminate tariffs, which should mean that goods that come from these nations to Malaysia will not be taxed when they’re imported here.
This is the same for Malaysian goods going to the other countries which have signed the RCEP.
It’s reported that this will make it easier for local companies to find cheaper raw materials from other third-world countries which are in the trading bloc.
There’s also the liberalisation of services sectors, including financial services, telecommunications services and movement of natural persons.
The catch is, unlike the EU, it’s only limited to those who are engaged in the trade in goods, the supply of services, or the conduct of investment.
What will Malaysians get out of the deal?
Experts say that the deal will kickstart the economy which has been battered by Covid-19.
Based on a report by The Edge, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said that the RCEP will provide Malaysia access to a bigger market for businesses and also attract foreign investment.
Also, in a statement released by Senior Minister (International Trade and Industry) Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, for Malaysian businesses, the deal will mean tariff eliminations and reduction for merchandise goods, including costs of export and import of goods among the RCEP countries.
It’s also reported by The Star that with the RCEP, we could see more Malaysian companies expanding their base to neighbouring countries.
In terms of SMEs, MITI said it could provide a level playing field between the developed and less developed countries.
As for the service providers, including those who are in e-commerce, they should, in theory, enjoy greater market access which means they can now sell their products at other online stores within the RCEP market or buy materials at cheaper prices from member countries.

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Why Haven’t I Received My RM50 ePenjana Credit And Other Questions You May Have, Answered

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Finally, the promised RM50 ePenjana credits are ready to be claimed. But for all of you people out of the loop, here’s the basic How-To-Get-It guide for you to claim yours.

How to apply
You will need to download the MySejahtera app. Make sure you register with your full name exactly as it appears on your MyKad as the account will need to be verified.
Then, go to your preferred e-wallet. Your choices are either Boost, Grab, or Touch n’ Go. There will be an option to redeem the RM50 ePenjana credit, but again, make sure the name you have on the e-wallet matches your MyKad exactly.
Where is my RM50 credit?
You do not get the RM50 immediately. You will need a wait a few days for the e-wallet to check if you are eligible, if you have registered for the MySejahtera app, or if you have claimed the credits from another e-wallet.
It takes a few days to make sure you are you.(Credit: Grab)
Be patient, as the e-wallet companies might be receiving a high number of claim submissions.
I didn’t get it!
If you registered for the credit and the application was still unsuccessful, then you might not have met the eligibility requirements or submitted incomplete information.
The RM50 ePenjana credit is only available to Malaysians over 18 years old with an annual income below RM100,000.
I got it!
Congratulations! Now go forth and spend the credit to get the Malaysian economy moving. Do note that you must spend the credit by 30 September 2020 or it will expire.
Time to support your favourite local businesses!(Credit: Grab)
Read more:Free RM50 ePenjana Credit Can Be Claimed From 31 July Onwards [TRP]Redeem Your RM50 ePenjana Credit By Downloading MySejahtera App [TRP]

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“Vaccinate Everyone Instead Of Giving Booster Shots” Says Health DG

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Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a Tweet that giving a booster shot to those with complete vaccination will not control the spread of the Delta variant.

Pemberian dos penggalak (booster dose) kepada mereka yang telah lengkap divaksinkan tidak akan membantu mengawal penularan varian Delta. Akan tetapi yang dapat  mengawal penularan Delta adalah untuk memberi vaksin kepada mereka yang belum divaksinkan. pic.twitter.com/Jgc1iZpR1F— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 25, 2021

He added that they way to control the spread of the Delta variant is to vaccinate the unvaccinated.
“We need to increase the coverage of vaccination in the country first, before considering booster shots,” he said.
No one is safe until everyone is safe.Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
The total national case count is now 1,616,244.
The death toll is now at 14,818.
As of 24 August, a total of 32,635,907 doses of vaccine have been administered.
Approximately 80.3% of adults have received their first dose, while 59.1% have completed their vaccinations.

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Putrajaya, N9, Perlis, Sabah, Melaka Found To Have Highest Cases Of Depression

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Research by Safe Space, a B2B2C digital mental healthcare provider, reveals that 1 in 3 Malaysians deal with mental health conditions, and are usually left feeling sad, worried, and worthless.

Within the whole country, rural regions in East Malaysia (including WP Labuan) experience the highest prevalence of mental health conditions at 43%, then shortly followed by the capital, Kuala Lumpur at 40%.
However, WP Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Perlis, Sabah, and Melaka has the highest prevalence of depression in the country.
High stress, high returns.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
When asked, CEO of Safe Space Antoinette Patterson noted that these results were not surprising at all.
Higher stress, higher prevalence of mental health conditions
It should come as no surprise that more stress leads to a decline in mental health. In 2015, the Ministry of Health identified the prevalence of mental disorders among adults at 29%. This is a threefold increase in comparison with the 10% prevalence rate identified in 1996!
According to Antoinette, one of the key reasons for this sharp increase in mental health conditions is a higher level of stress.
Malaysia is transitioning from a middle-income to a high-income country, with rapid cultual and lifestyle changes due to vastly increased urbanisation and globalisation. With these changes come increased stress, which leads to more mental health conditions.
You stress, I stress, we all stress.(Credit: Envato)
Additionally, there has been a much greater push for mental health awareness and discussions over the last decade. As a result, more people are able to recognize their own mental health issues and seek out medical treatment, which also led to increased reporting and identification of mental disorders.
So why does East Malaysia have highest rate of mental health conditions?
If rapid urbanisation is one of the leading causes of stress that leads to mental health conditions, then why does East Malaysia, which is underdeveloped, have the most issues with it?
Well, rural regions have poorer socioeconomic conditions, with higher unemployment rates leading to low income households. Naturally, unemployement and low income are also significant sources of stress.
Additionally, rural regions still have heavy stigma towards mental health, reduced access to general and mental healthcare, and instead often practices alternative care though religious practitioners or bomohs. All these contribute to an increased risk for the development of mental health problems.
So should people simply move to happier states?
According to the 2021 Happiness Index Study, Malaysia’s happiest states include Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Perlis.
If both urbanisation and underdevelopment contribute to mental health disorders, then why not just move to happier states?
Those living in the cities have much better access to therapists with the help of digital connectivity.Antoinette Patterson to TRP
To some extent, that would work, due to the lack of access in the rural regions of Malaysia. The freedom of conversations around mental health and adequate encouragement to seek help will also be beneficial towards a more positive state of mental health.
That doesn’t mean that a person’s environment is all that needs to be fixed, of course.
Anyone regardless of their background can experience mental health issues and there is a need to provide help to battle through it.Antoinette Patterson to TRP
Suicide has been the leading cause of death in Malaysia especially among the youth which explains the severity of the mental health situation in the region. Workplace mental health issues are prominent and they carry high economic costs to the country.
As such, Safe Space sees more opportunities to remove the stigma and focus on mental health literacy for Malaysia.
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Banana Leaf Is The Solution To Malaysia’s Plastic Problems

There’s a war on plastic now. It’s everywhere: in our soil, our clothes, our rivers. The world is desperate for a magical solution.
What if we told you that there is something that can be done, problems that can be solved… all by our humble banana tree.
1. Banana leaf as plates
German company Leaf Republic had the brilliant idea to stitch palm leaves together and press it into a traditional “plate” shape to be used in place of disposable plates.

Left, a dish named after the leaf it’s actually served on, and right, the “innovative” German plate that has STITCHES!

It’s a fantastic idea, except anyone who eats South Indian cuisine literally laughed their heads off while eating banana leaf rice, which is rice and curries plated on… wait for it… a banana leaf, used as a plate.
We’ve been using the big leaf to dish out our hot food for millennia, and our leaves never needed stitches, or heavy machinery to be pressed into plates.

Clever folding can even turn banana leaves into bowls to hold hot soup or curries!(Picture credit: Facebook)

2. Banana leaf as fresh produce packaging
Grocery stores sell you convenience. Unfortunately for the planet,  that convenience usually comes as cling wrap and plastic packaging.

The dreadfully common scene at any grocery store.(Picture credit: The Science Explorer)

More often than not, the disposable trash we make at the end of a shopping trip is almost equal to the actual amount of food purchased.
So why not get rid of it entirely?
Certain grocery stores in Malaysia like Village Grocer have already started using leaves in place of plastic to package vegetables.(Picture credit: Facebook)
It’s all the carrying convenience without the guilt of plastic. Doesn’t that sound like a better idea?
3. Banana leaf as “tapau” containers
Our neighbours in the Philippines recently introduced Pinyapel, a specialty paper that is made out of discarded pineapple leaves.
Since the Philippines is the second largest producer of pineapples globally, it makes sense for them to use what agricultural waste is available there.

What to do with the bit that’s not edible? Mash it into paper, I suppose.(Picture credit: Purveyr)

It is meant to act as a replacement to packaging, but the Malaysian in us is scratching our heads over the complex process of turning leaves into packaging when you can easily just… wrap things with leaves.
A lot of our food is wrapped in leaves. Many of our favourite dishes are cooked together with leaves for a special “flavour”, but for the most part, our banana leaves can be deftly wrapped into a solid packaging to hold anything you want.

The best kind of nasi lemak comes wrapped in banana leaf.(Picture credit: Research Gate)

There’s a lot of stress surrounding going plastic-free. When you realize how much and how frequently plastic waste is generated per person, a lot of people panic and hit dead-ends trying to find plastic-alternatives without realizing that we’ve only had a wide-spread surge in consumer plastics for 50 years or so.
For a majority of human civilization, we’ve survived perfectly fine without disposable plastic.

The banana leaves are the solution to our plastic problem.(Picture credit: Gardens.eco)

Our needs haven’t changed much since then either: we just want a convenient way to carry our food and produce. And there’s a solution that we’ve been using all this while.
So ditch plastic lah. Our banana leaves have never let us down.

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Tourists In Melaka Want Refunds For Spooky Encounters In Hotels, Exco Thinks Some Claims Might Be Made Up

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Malaysians are not new to supernatural activities, however, hotels in Melaka are facing an issue where the guest are seeking for a refund for supernatural activities.

However, according to Sazali Sabri, exco member of Melaka Association of Hotels (MAH), this was one of the techniques used by some after they found lodging that’s closer to tourist attractions, as reported by The Star.
This usually occurs in hotels which were located far from the city and the guests expressed their disappointment when they did not receive the refunds that they were seeking for.
According to Sazali, the decision to issue a refund is up to the hotel management and it would be easier if the visitors brought up technical problems like broken air conditioners or lack of hygiene.
Visitors who book these hotels for more than a day should also understand the hotel’s situation. It is hard for them to cancel the bookings at the last minute or halfway through your stay.
Malaysia is filled with places that are known for their supernatural element, even in Melaka. However using it as a cover up story for a refund is not they way to go for.

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Netizens expose viral Penang super clear river filled with koi-like fishes

Over the weekend, the Malaysian social media sphere was alight with an unbelievably beautiful image of a river in Penang.

The sparkling turquoise waters teeming with koi-like fishes was even compared to the famously beautiful rivers of Japan!
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Alas, the unbelievably beautiful picture turned out to be just thatâ€¦ unbelievable.
Thanks to the amateur sleuths of Malaysian social media, the super clean river was revealed to be aâ€¦.
POND.
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Facebook user Abdul Kader pointed out that the actual river is diverted and hidden under walkways. He also calls it the â€œvisual representation of sweeping problem under carpetâ€.

More images have also popped up showing an unedited view of
the canal.

Picture Credit: Khoo Salma/Facebook

Along with the actual water quality.

 Picture Credit: Khoo Salma/Facebook

The â€œriverâ€ in the viral image is actually Prangin Canal, and its new image is part of the Sia Boey Rejuvenation Project which included rehabilitation of the Prangin canal along with conservation of the old Prangin market and restoration of shophouses in the future.
 Picture Credit: Khoo Salma/Facebook
It seems that this particular arrangement has rubbed many people the wrong way as highly critical comments flooded social media.
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However, there were also groups who did not completely dismiss the project, hoping that this would encourage Malaysians to appreciate the surroundings and endeavour to keep the cities clean.
 Picture Credit: Khoo Salma/Facebook
Some also clarified that the canal is part of a new storm flood mitigation system.
Picture Credit: Abdul Kader/Facebook

There is still no word from the state government about the viral issue above, but we do have to commend the quick movements of Malaysians on social media to rectify the edited photo.
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Tan Sri Datuk Michelle Yeoh Will Soon Be A ‘Dr’ Too!

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Michelle Yeoh is set to accept a Doctorate of Fine Arts degree honoris causa for contributions of distinction to the art of the moving image by the American Film Institute (AFI).

She will be recognized during the AFI’s Conservatory’s commencement ceremony celebrating the Class of 2022 this Saturday, 13 August 2022, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.
(Credit: Tele 7 Jours)
In addition to that, she will also be the first Asian artist to receive the honour, an achievement we Malaysians are truly proud of for her.
Distingushed past recepients of the esteemed honorary title include Maya Angelou, Angela Bassett, Clint Eastwood, Jodie Foster, Helen Mirren, Quentin Tarantino and many more.
This year, she’ll be accepting the honorary title along with AFI Trustee Emeritus Lawrence Herbert, for his commitment to the mission of the American Film Institute.
Michelle Yeoh and Lawrence Herbert have inspired the world with their remarkable talents.Though both of these trailblazers have proven impact in vastly different ways, it is their shared dedication to the art of the moving image that provides this proud moment for AFI to shine a proper light upon their gifts given us.Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO.
(Credit: BERNAMA)
A movie star since the ’90s
Yeoh has appeared in more than 70 features and television seriers, including Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Tomorrow Never Dies, Memoirs Of A Geisha, Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi & The Legend Of The Ten Rings and many more.
Her recent performance as the main star of the critically acclaimed and mind bending film Everything Everywhere All At Once is hitting the $100 Million milestone, the first movie for the A24 studio.
She recently celebrated her 60th birthday on 6 August, and she’ll surely has another cause to celebrate again when she is awarded the honorary title this 13 August.
Way to go Michelle! Sorry, it’s Tan Sri Datuk Dr Michelle Yeoh, now.
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READ MORE: 2 Malaysian Women Made It Into Forbes 50 Over 50 Asia 2022 List

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Boboiboy director says Hollywood animation not as good as Malaysian animation

For all the naysayers who donâ€™t think local animation is any good, boy does Boboiboy director, Nizam Razak, have some serious tea for you.
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According to this Twitter thread, the local director was recently asked if Malaysian animation was comparable to the ones produced in Hollywood.
His answer: Nope. But not in the way you might think.
Nizam Razak believes, no, HE INSISTS, that Malaysian animation is waaaay better than Hollywoodâ€™s.

Pengarah @BoBoiBoy, Nizam Razak, diajukan soalan :
"Bolehkah animasi tempatan setanding dengan animasi hollywood?"
Selamber dia jawab :
"Sebenarnya soalan saya, boleh tak animasi hollywood setanding dengan animasi Malaysia?"
Thread ringkas. pic.twitter.com/SZzUf3GuhF
— amirulhanafy 🌐 (@amirulhanafy) August 25, 2019

1. Budget.
Nizam explained that the recent Boboiboy animated film was completed with a budget of RM7 million. Meanwhile, animated films produced in Hollywood cost around RM700 million.
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For example, Disneyâ€™s Frozen cost the production company about RM630 million ($150 million)

Sambungan….
"Sebab kita buat dengan budget 7 juta ringgit, mereka buat dengan 700 juta ringgit."
Then aku check budget cost untuk animasi Frozen (2013)
150 Mil USD = 630 Juta Ringgit!! pic.twitter.com/Rpu8OXcN4I
— amirulhanafy 🌐 (@amirulhanafy) August 25, 2019

2. Production time.
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He then compared the time it took to make Boboiboy.
Apparently, it took local animators about one year to complete the entire film. Meanwhile, Disneyâ€™s Frozen took four years to develop and complete.

Lagi beliau membuat perbandingan dari sudut masa pembikinan animasi..
"Kita buat dalam tempoh setahun, mereka 2,3,4 tahun.."
Frozen ambil masa 4 tahun untuk siap. pic.twitter.com/k0RvxMNfzm
— amirulhanafy 🌐 (@amirulhanafy) August 25, 2019

3. Manpower.
For Boboiboy, it took a measly 60 person team to create the film. They simply had the same employees doing several different tasks throughout the project. The entire team was under Monsta Studio – the producers of Boboiboy. No third party contractors were hired.
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According to Nizam, Hollywood has about 600 people working on one film.
Research (Google) shows that apparently a team of 60 only makes up the number of animators. And that doesnâ€™t count the manpower required to do everything else.

Berbeza dengan syarikat negara luar, mereka asingkan kerja-kerja ni. Animators focus on animating, designer lain, script lain, director lain, voice actors lain. So roughly, memang ratusan pekerja terlibat untuk sesuatu project animasi besar.
— amirulhanafy 🌐 (@amirulhanafy) August 25, 2019

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Liverpool FC’s Premier League Win: How They Got Here And How M’sian Fans Are Celebrating

It was around 5am on 26 June in Malaysia when news broke that Liverpool Football Club was the undisputed champion of the 2019-20 Premier League season, exactly 30 years after their last Premier League title.

https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1276261398608314368

None of this would be possible without talented players and a supportive fan base

Liverpool FC is known to have some of the most loyal and supportive fans in the Premier League.
To celebrate this milestone, a group of Liverpool fans in Malaysia came together to create a montage of them singing the club’s anthem. You can check it out on Carlsberg Malaysia’s YouTube page.
It is a brainchild of Liverpool FC fans in Malaysia who took the time to record their own video, and submitted it to Carlsberg who then made it possible by sharing it with other fans from around the world.
According to the fans, the video was made in the spirit of bringing people together virtually, though we are now apart. In short – you will never walk alone.

It was not easy for Liverpool FC and its fans to endure the 30-year title drought

The BBC even went as far as to describe the drought as “30 years of hurt” for both the club and its fans.
However, the club also achieved great things during those 30 years, such as the “Miracle of Istanbul“.

Jerzy Dudek during the 2005 UEFA Champions League Finals penalty shootout.(Credit: Liverpool FC/Facebook)

One cannot talk about the club’s performance in the 2000s without mentioning the 2005 UEFA Champions League Finals, played between Liverpool and AC Milan. The game signified the return of Liverpool as a force to be reckoned with, as well as being described as one of the greatest games in football history.
Liverpool was facing a three-goal deficit at the end of the first half. Steven Gerrard, who just became team captain in 2003, demonstrated his leadership qualities and led the team to a legendary comeback which we now know as the “Miracle of Istanbul”. Gerrard, Vladimir Šmicer, and Xabi Alonso each scored a goal within six minutes in the second half, which ended the match in a draw.
A penalty shootout was eventually required to determine the winner as extra time also resulted in a draw. All eyes were on goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek, who successfully used the infamous ‘spaghetti legs’ tactic (conceptualised by an ex-Liverpool goalkeeper, Bruce Grobbelaar) to distract the first two AC Milan players during their penalty shoots. Tensions were high as the whole stadium watched the final AC Milan player take the last shot, again successfully blocked by Dudek, and the rest was history.
The club also welcomed new talented players like Peter Crouch and Fernando Torres, making Liverpool a real title challenger for the rest of the decade.

They are coming back better and stronger

Mo Salah.(Credit: Liverpool FC/Facebook)

2015 saw the exit of Rodgers and the hiring of current manager, Jürgen Klopp. Liverpool made its way back to the top four of the Premier League for the next two years, and fans started to have high hopes for the club again.
It was also during this time that fans saw new faces on the team, such as Roberto Firmino, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Mo Salah – the latter who immediately made his presence felt with his outstanding performance on the field. Salah currently holds the Liverpool record for the most goals in a debut season, and was also named the top scorer of the 2017-18 Premier League season.
The previous season saw Liverpool finish second in the Premier League with just one point behind Manchester City. They also ended the football season on a high note, bagging the UEFA Champions League trophy again after defeating Tottenham Hotspur Football Club 2-0.

The end of the 30-year drought

(Credit: Liverpool FC/Facebook)

There was a strong driving force behind Liverpool when they started the current season. No one is quite sure what it was – perhaps it was their previous season’s performance, or it could be Klopp’s rebuilding bearing fruit – but the team was unstoppable out of the gate, starting the season with 18 consecutive wins.
Fans were left amazed and excited as the players scored goal after goal, culminating in 24 consecutive home wins, a new all-time record in the Premier League. By winning 32 out of 38 games in this season, it is no wonder that Liverpool broke Premier League records again to become the earliest club to win the title.
Carlsberg also released a range of limited edition Liverpool FC Champions cans and bottles so fans can join in the celebration together with probably the best beer. You can get them now from hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, bars, coffee shops, restaurants, and participating online stores nationwide:

(Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia)

For more info, visit Carlsberg website or their Facebook page here.
No matter how the next season is going to be like, both the players and fans know that in Liverpool, you’ll never walk alone.

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Covid-19: New Cluster Detected At Old Folks Home In Selangor

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A new Covid-19 cluster has been detected at an old folks home in Kuala Selangor with three confirmed positive cases.
Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed the news at his daily Covid-19 press conference today, explaining that active case detection and sanitisation of the home is currently underway.
So far, 26 residents and 12 staff members have been tested with results turning out negative.
Credit: @KKM/Twitter
As of 15 June, 41 new Covid-19 cases were detected, bringing the total reported cases in the country to 8,494. With zero new deaths reported today, the national Covid-19 death toll remains at 121.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 15 JunKes sembuh = 54Jumlah kes sembuh = 7,400Kes baharu positif = 41(Import = 3Kes penularan tempatan = 38)Jumlah positif = 8,494Kes kematian = 0Jumlah Kes kematian = 121kes dirawat di ICU = 4 pic.twitter.com/7DUo9IPyD8— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) June 15, 2020

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Blood Banks Running Low, Malaysia Needs AB-Type Blood Urgently

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The St. John’s Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM) is organizing a nationwide blood donation drive as Malaysia’s blood banks are running dry.
SJAM explained that the country is facing a severe shortage of the AB-type blood, which the organization says is at level “red”.
Other blood types are needed too, but the situation is less dire as they remain in “yellow” or “green” levels.
Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens in the body and are divided into four major blood groups; A, B, AB, and O.
People who are AB negative can receive blood from all negative blood types, while AB positive people are known as “universal recipients” because they can receive blood from any blood type.(Credit: Red Cross Singapore)
It is a well known fact that people with AB-type blood are quite unique.
In the United States, for instance, less than 4% of the population have AB negative blood, while people with AB positive blood are even more uncommon and found in less than 1% of the population.
And according to the National Blood Centre (PDN), in Malaysia, the most common blood type is O, followed by type A and B, and the rarest of all, type AB.
Previously, the Health Ministry (MOH) revealed that the country is in desperate need for blood as the nation’s blood banks supply was down by 40% as blood donations and collection efforts withered with the offset of the Covid-19 lockdowns.
So if you’re pumped up to help your fellow Malaysians and the country, now’s the time! SJAM will be hosting blood donation drives in 20 separate locations across the country.
(Credit: SJAM)
But, due to the pandemic, donors would be screened to ensure that they are free of Covid-19, and measures will be taken to safeguard the health and safety of everyone involved.
For more details you can head over to SJAM’s official website or social media pages.

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Najib Being Treated Like Any Other Inmates In Prison, Says His Lawyer

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Former prime minister Najib Razak’s lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah today shut down claims that the Pekan MP is being afforded special treatment during his imprisonment.

According to Shafee, the allegations that Najib was afforded special privileges were baseless and unfounded, which he described as “total nonsense.”
He also appeared to be annoyed with the codename “merpati” (pigeon) that has been associated with his client, saying that it could mean that the person associated with it is a “sissy”.
In rejecting claims of preferential treatment for his client, Shafee said that Najib wasn’t even afforded a specific room for him to eat his lunch during his 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial.
“If he received any such treatment, he would get a special room to have lunch in this court.
“He received the same treatment in Kajang Prison,” Shafee was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.
Anonymous claims had since gone viral that Najib has been receiving special treatment in prison including a renovation for his cell in the Kajang Prison complex as well as plans to allow him to receive treatment at the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) in order to allow more access to visitors as well as to enjoy VVIP facilities at the hospital.
Najib, the first former prime minister to be sent to prison, is currently serving his prison sentence in Kajang Prison since 23 August when a five-judge panel at the Federal Court upheld his conviction, RM210 million fine and 12-year prison sentence for embezzling RM42 million belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd.
Najib has been serving his sentence beginning 23 August.
He also retains his Pekan MP status after applying for a royal pardon and a judicial review of the Federal Court’s decision to reaffirm his prison sentence and fine.
READ MORE: Codename “Merpati”: Authorities Urged To Refute Allegations Of Preferential Treatment For Malaysian No. 1 Inmate
Meanwhile, during today’s trial, the High Court was told that RM90.89 million was deposited into the Pekan member of parliament’s personal bank account between October and November 2012.
Ambank’s Jalan Raja Chulan branch manager R. Uma Devi, who testified for the prosecution team, said that said RM15,149,963.64 was deposited into Najib’s account on 31 October, followed by RM 75,749,963.64 on 20 November 2012.
She however did not state the sources of the funds but added that the former premier had made several payments to several entities and individuals between 2011 and 2012.
Najib is on trial on four charges of abusing his power to obtain bribes totalling RM2.28bil from 1MDB funds and 21 charges of money-laundering involving the same amount.
The trial before High Court judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah is scheduled to resume tomorrow.

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The film competition you need to join to kickstart your young director dreams

We all have dreams that we never dare to translate into real life.
Sure you may want to be a singer, or esports athlete, or professional dancer… but maybe you feel that there are limited opportunities for you to pursue your dreams.
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We’ve all seen movies like this: someone joins a competition, submits their passion project, then kickstarts their dream into a real career.
But… it’s just a movie… it’s not going to happen in real life… or is it??
The Kancil 666 is a film competition open to young aspiring film directors to bring their dreams to life and let them step into the industry.
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Every year, 6 new directors work with 6 different production houses to produce a 6-minute film each.
Chevie Law, the 2018 winner of the Kancil 666, is now attached to Directors Think Tank. She has travelled the world for shoots, directing ads for their Malaysian and Indonesian agency, and winning multiple awards to add to her name.

She’s thankful for all these opportunities to learn and grow, especially shooting outside of Malaysia. For the aspiring filmmakers, she shares her favourite quote:

When you reach for the stars you may not quite get one, but you won’t come up with a handful of mud either.
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This year’s 2019 shortlist is based on the theme of ‘Belief‘.

1. The Perfect Friend

Sherwynn Victor, 23, built the idea of a perfect friend from an appreciation of his friendships who are at just the right emotional frequency.
His alien-human friendship film will come to life with the help of PRS Films, one of the pioneer production houses in Malaysia since the 1970s, consistently producing quality films through being progressive, reliable, and sustainable.
2. The Lift

Picture credit: Nelson Tse

Nelson Tse, 27, was inspired, quite literally, by being stuck in a lift with a small boy. He wanted his short film to explore second chances that change the little moments in life.
Mojo Films will help Nelson weave an emotional short film that the audience will invest in.
3. Setting Moon

Picture credit: Chan Teik Quan

Chan Teik Quan, 23, draws his inspiration from the sudden passing of his mother. Robbed of his chance to say goodbye, this short film is his way to give her a farewell gift.
Aiding him will be Graph Studio, a relative newcomer to the industry since 2016, but a firm believer in the unconventional and in collaborations.
4. The Enabler

Picture credit: Aiman Aliff

Aiman Aliff, 26, recalls being bullied in his childhood. In a story about good intentions taking an unexpected turn, he finds himself being the bully instead.
This short film will be produced through Directors Think Tank, an award winning production house that prides itself in crafting films that challenge conventional storytelling.
5. Dreamers Never Learn / Sognare

Picture credit: Kiran Jacob

Kiran Jacob, 27, was inspired by the people’s abilities to perceive stories differently and tailor the way we tell stories from our experiences.
His story will be woven into reality with the help of Passion Pictures.  https://www.facebook.com/graphstudiomalaysia/
6. Stuck Life

Picture credit: Wong Kuok Siew

Wong Kuok Siew, 26, said he simply walked the path of life that was laid out for him, until one day he made a short film for a business school assignment. The journey and feedback inspired him to forge his own path into filmmaking.
D Moving Pictures will aid Kuok Siew on that journey to turn his short film into reality. Since 2010, they have aimed to create moving pictures that will remain in hearts and minds for a long time.

Think you’ve missed out? Well not to worry, because you can always join next year’s Kancil 666 and try your hand at film making! Check out their Facebook page here.
There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!


This Survey Says That Malaysians Have Been Stressed, Lonely & Stuck On Love

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It’s been a lonely and loveless year for the majority of single people around the globe, and despite their desires to find meaningful connections and commitment, the pandemic has proven to be (for a lack of a better word) a huge c*ck-block in their search for companionship.

Read More: Malaysians Spent RM24 Million On Online Dating Apps in 2019
A survey conducted by Asia’s premier dating service, Lunch Actually looked into the private love lives of some 2,500 people across Southeast Asia, including 500 men and women between the ages of 24 to 55-years-old right here in Malaysia.
The study found that a lot of people have been struggling with stress, loneliness, low self-esteem issues and the feeling that they have little to no hope of finding love.
To start, the pandemic has changed people’s opinions about dating, relationships and marriage.
Results from the survey revealed that 93% of Malaysian singles now want to be in a committed relationship compared to just 76% the previous year.
40% of those who say that they want commitment, say that they want to get married and may or may not want children later on down the road.
While 27% feel more societal pressure to get married, especially from members of their own family.
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But when asked why they still remain single, Malaysians had this to say:
“I don’t know where to meet good quality singles.”“I’m finding it hard to put myself out there and meet new people.”“I’m very eligible, I don’t know why I can’t attract the right person.”
With the pandemic forcing people into isolation, many confessed that their mental health has worsened to a point that it’s affected their dating lives.
This was largely attributed to people’s inability to go out freely, working from home for too long as well as pandemic fatigue.
According to the survey, close to 70% of people have had zero physical or virtual dates throughout the pandemic period.
Meanwhile, 73% of the people surveyed struggle with feelings of stress, 71% feel lonely, and 55% of singles feel stuck with nowhere to move forward with their lives.
Polls show that 63% of people feel that there is no one out there who would understand what their feeling or would know how to love them, while another 55% and 41% of the people surveyed respectfully say that they have lost confidence in themselves and don’t feel like going out on dates to meet people.
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Read More: Malaysians Take Up Online Dating After Lockdown Proves How Difficult It Is To Be Lonely
Despite this dreary atmosphere, a majority of people remain hopeful in their search for love and are making more precise moves.
94% of people say that they are being more selective with who they date and 92% of people stated that they are now more focused on finding long-term relationships.
The results of the survey also noted that 86% of people were being more upfront with their intentions while dating and do not want to waste their time on casual dating, whereas 72% of people say they have stopped doing it.
This is echoed by 39% of singles surveyed who feel connected to one another in having a sense of community knowing that there are other singles in the same journey to find the one.
So don’t give up people. there’s surely someone special waiting for you out there. 🥰
Read More: Weak Dating Game? Get Vaccinated, Suggests Malaysian Study

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Terengganu PAS ADUN Claims He Poured Orange Juice On Rice Because It Had No Gravy

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Previously, Dr Azman Ibrahim who is Terengganu PAS’ Jabi assemblyman was criticised for his hot takes on certain topics on social media.

From likening women to courier packages to posting a photo that many accused as being racist in nature, Azman received a barrage of criticism on Twitter.
READ MORE: “I’m Not Racist” Terengganu PAS Adun Criticised Over Twitter Posts
READ MORE: Terengganu Exco Criticised For Equating Proposal To Stabilise Pork Prices To ‘Championing Plight Of Chinese’
READ MORE: Terengganu PAS Adun Slammed Over Misogynistic Tweet On Women’s Attire
Today, another Terengganu PAS politician, this time its Cukai assemblyman is being criticised for what some labelled as “menghina makanan” (insulting food).
The video in question was allegedly posted by the assemblyman, Hanafiah Mat, on TikTok but by the time it went viral on Twitter, we were no longer able to find the video on his official TikTok account.
In the video that was reposted on Twitter by user @budinwmaju, a man was seen eating at a restaurant, while speaking Malay in the Terengganu dialect.

YB Hanafiah Mat, Exco Terengganu, dia cuba nak perlekeh Menu Rahmah tapi sebenarnya telah menghina rezeki daripada Tuhan… pic.twitter.com/4VQukceKil— Shahbudin Husin (@budinwmaju) March 3, 2023

The Twitter account alleged that in the video, Hanafiah was attempting to degrade Menu Rahmah.
In a reply to FMT, Hanafiah denied he was mocking Menu Rahmah. He claimed the food he bought was not even under Menu Rahmah. He explained that the rice he was having in the video was dry, which was why he jokingly poured orange juice on it.
“I was eating rice with fried fish, mixed vegetables and chicken, there were two types of vegetables and egg. It so happened that the dish had no gravy. I am from Terengganu, I am not used to eating rice without gravy. I used the drink I was having as gravy and finished the rice. My friends saw me doing that and they did the same,” he was quoted as saying.
While the video is no longer available on Hanafiah’s TikTok, we did find a video he shared that looked odd.
In it, Hanafiah appeared to reenact a scene from Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s movie Ibu Mertuaku.
  @hajihanafiahmat Ada siapa2 boleh tolong bagitahu dekat Kasim ? #ybc #fyp #2023 ♬ original sound  – HAJI HANAFIAH MAT
The scene in question was when Mak Dara who played the character Nyonya Mansoor was apologising to P. Ramlee who played Kassim Selamat.
However, in Hanafiah’s “reenactment” which looked more like he was simulating a seizure attack, said, “Ala Kassim, marilah undi PAS Kassim.” (Vote for PAS, Kassim.)
It is unclear why Hanafiah made the video but he did caption it as, “Ada siapa2 boleh tolong bagitahu dekat Kasim?” (Can someone tell Kasim?)
We do not know who Kassim is but prior to the “reenactment meets seizure” video, Hanafiah posted a video of him responding to a question posed by activist and lawyer Siti Kasim.
In the video, Siti Kasim asked Hanafiah who was he to dictate what would women should wear.
In his answer, Hanafiah only said, “Allah, kesiannya. Berat 66. Sedey. Sampai gitu semua benor?” (Translation breakdown. Error 404.)

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Malaysian Girl Among 13 Selected Globally To Represent Country In UN-Backed Space Programme

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Brelveenraj Kaur Rajwant Singh has always been a curious admirer of the wonders of space, but little did she know that she would one day represent the country as the National Point of Contact (NPoC) to the United Nations-backed Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)!
The 25-year-old, who was born in Kuantan, is one of the 13 young volunteers appointed to the council in May, which is in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications.
SGAC is a global non-governmental, non-profit organisation headquartered in Vienna, Austria, with over 15, 000 members representing more than 150 countries across the globe.

SGAC is pleased to announce the appointments of the new National Points of Contact for May 2020! Browse the 13 new individuals that we are welcoming to the #SpaceGen NPoC network here: https://t.co/sY7jLxcxUu pic.twitter.com/YpWsXFSiM3— SGAC (@SGAC) May 5, 2020

Brel – as she’s known by friends and family – will be part of the prestigious global network of university students and young space professionals represented to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.
As Malaysia’s NPoC, she will be communicating with other NPoCs across Asia Pacific on future space activities in our region, which include events, national newsletters, national scholarships, policy discussions and contributions to national space policy activities.
Credit: Brelveenraj Kaur (Far right, second row) with the SPAG Asia members online meeting in May.(Credit: @brel_kaur/Twitter)
She will also be in touch with local space agencies and space enthusiasts and work closely with them with regards to the space activities in Malaysia.
Naturally, Brel is thrilled by the appointment, telling us that she came across the programme while attending the Young Professionals in Space Conference (YPinSpace) in Dubai last year. There, she met dozens of SGAC representatives from across the world and was inspired by their achievements.
Brelveenraj Kaur with the replica of the International Space Station, placed in the Al Sharjah’s Academy for Astronomy, Space Science and Technology Centre (SASST) in UAE.(Credit: @brel_kaur/Twitter)
I wanted to take the challenge of a new responsibility – as long as I can inspire more people to join space-based events for the betterment of Malaysia’s space exploration in the future.Brelveenraj Kaur.
To be honest, Brel’s own achievements are just as inspiring as well. The Electrical and Electronics Engineering graduate from National Defence University of Malaysia is currently working as a satellite controller with MEASAT while pursuing her masters in Aerospace Engineering (GNSS in Aviation).
Over the years, she’s participated in numerous international space technology conferences such as the 2020 Multi GNSS Conference in Singapore and even the 2019 NASA Space Apps Challenge Conference.
Brel has also been involved with the National Planetarium, giving talks regarding careers in space industries.
Brelveenraj Kaur as speaking to young space enthusiasts at a programme by the National Planetarium(Credit: Brelveenraj Kaur)
When asked about her passion for space, Brel explains that it all came to her during her final year in university.
During my Final Year Project in university, I was processing real-time GPS signals and it  got me thinking; “How did those satellites get into space? How do they stay up there for?” The movie Hidden Figures was also inspired me and that’s when I decided I want to work in the satellite/space industry.Brelveenraj Kaur.
With this new achievement under her belt, Brel hopes to get more young Malaysians who are in both STEM and non-STEM fields to venture into the space sector, while looking forward to hosting her own webinar and space camp soon.
While the journey has not been easy with Brel juggling a full-time job while working on her master’s research and the SGAC programmes, there’s no stopping her as she really is quite determined person with a strong drive.
I believe that in order to achieve your dreams, one must believe in themselves. My friends say I am lucky to be in the space sector, but I like to think that I am hardworking, and I don’t give up easily.Brelveenraj Kaur.
We’re looking forward to seeing how Malaysia’s newest space star will shine in the future. Congratulations, Brelveenraj Kaur!

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Eggs Are Enough In Selangor But The Price Is More Expensive

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There are a few commodities out there that affect the cost of living more than eggs.

 That’s how we get to start our breakfast. It’s how we get our roti telur and egg tarts.
And it’s how we get high-quality proteins, vitamins, minerals, good fats and various trace nutrients.
Malaysians don’t need to be told that over the past few months, the price of food has been climbing faster than politicians jumping ship.
In fact, eggs have just gotten more expensive, especially in Selangor.
Kepala hotak dia telur satu papan rm18.90. last beli gred AA baru RM12.30. kalau naik jadi RM18.90 ni melampau sangat lah sial. Kabinet sampai 70 orang, telur pun tak boleh pantau. https://t.co/MwypO9N0Cc— Ari 🌐 (@chinchoppah) May 25, 2022
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The supply of chicken eggs of various grades remains unaffected in Selangor.
However, most traders claimed that the price obtained from suppliers increased by RM1 per tray.
This situation has forced retailers to increase their selling prices.
Kosmo reported that eggs for grades AA to C are sold between RM13 to RM15.10, but netizens said the prices are way higher than that.
Harga terkawal???? Semua telur dgaga gred AA… X kira saiz.. Pasar sibu.. Bedau agi enti dh datai ba Kapit… Menteri ndai tuju amat.. Makin niki rega.. Rega brg ba menua drik empu enda alah atur pic.twitter.com/xnBeZTpE6x— sky_skul (@sky_skoul) May 21, 2022
A trader who wanted to be known, Shariz, 28, said the price increase had started at the end of last year.
He had no choice but to increase the selling price to ensure the sustainability of his business.
On why the price of chicken eggs from farms go up, farmers and suppliers have to explain. We traders have no choice when the price shoots up.Egg trader Shariz on rising egg prices.
Shariz receives between 300 to 500 trays of chicken eggs of various grades from suppliers every week.
He does not set a maximum limit on how many chicken egg boards a customer can buy.
He also gives a discount if they buy at least five egg boards in one purchase.
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People all over the country are doing what they can to stretch the ringgit while feeling the pain of rising costs.
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But they will need to move on because unfortunately, egg prices aren’t the only problem affecting Malaysians right now.
Makan roti telur roti kosong dgn teh tarik..RM6.40..dia baik hati, kira RM6 je..gi mamak makan nasi lemak dgn teh tarik pun RM6 je..terpaksalah support mamak utk bfast..dah mahal sgt ke harga tepung ??— t ^..^ (@BapakDiaLaaa) June 11, 2022
Buat harga promo pakej bridal yang murah. Pengantin dah book awal berapa bulan dah. Pastu sekarang harga barang baik berkali ganda, setiap hari ada je barang naik harga. Tup tup masa hari majlis, caterer tak dapat nak buat tempahan sebab memang tak padan dgn harga.— Max Black (@fatinnadira___) June 11, 2022
Lobai2 @rezarazali kata depa lagi hebat… Jadi menteri terus harga barang naik… Tu lah kehebatan lobai2 pas… Rakyat mudah menghabiskan duit mereka… Takbir…. https://t.co/DB76uagPPY— $¥€d ¶¡N¤@# (@syedrunner77) June 10, 2022
People are also worried that the government might reintroduce the goods and services tax (GST).
The GST was introduced in 2015 at a rate of 6% before it was abolished in 2018 by the Pakatan Harapan government.
It was replaced by the existing sales and services tax (SST).
Apa jaminan kerajaan untuk stabilkan harga barang sblum laksanakan GST? GST dilaksanakan sudah tentu harga barang akan naik https://t.co/xJ18bLKIEH— RYZ (@moharyz) June 11, 2022
READ MORE: Hawker Gives Free Food For University Students Who Struggle To Pay For Meals

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Zoo Negara Is In Trouble Due To MCO Restrictions & It Needs Your Help

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The Movement Control Order (MCO) enacted on 18th March spares no one. Zoo Negara and its animals are having trouble keeping afloat due to financial constraints.
As Zoo Negara is a non-governmental organisation (NGO), they depend on donations and ticket sales to cover their operating costs.
The temporary closure during MCO  is  a major challenge to cover our operating costs because Zoo Negara earns money through ticket sales, event rentals, company sponsorships and public donations.Rosly@Rahmat Ahmat Lana, Deputy President of Zoo Negara to Bernama.
Deputy president of Zoo Negara, Rosly@Rahmat Ahmat Lana told Bernama that theyâ€™re forced to use its emergency fund to cover their expenses during the MCO.
Credit: Zoo Negara/Facebook
Rosly said that so far, no organisation had come forward to contribute to the Zoo Negaraâ€™s fund. Hence, the organisation is forced to dip into its emergency funds to continue to operate during.
However, this fund set up by the Malaysian Zoological Society (MSZ) for emergencies can only keep the national zoo afloat for a mere three months.
For now, Rosly assures that the animals are in good shape and still well-fed as their contractors are still delivering supplies but the national zoo is calling out to the wild world for help.
The zoo has begun an adoption campaign for the care of their majestic creatures, putting out posters of their many animals that still require daily care, food and medical attention.

Through this campaign, the public can choose whether they want to donate one off or on a monthly basis, according to the packages available.
Among the glorious creatures up for adoption are Kayla the tiger, Omi the ring-tailed lemur, Choki the orangutan, Panjang the leopard and many more.

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To make a donation, one can give them a call at 03-4108 3422 e-mail pr@zoonegaramalaysia.my. Those who donate will be presented with a certificate that will also include the name of the chosen animal, and their name will also be displayed on the National Zoo website.

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Who Is This Ustaz Ebit Lew That The Agong Personally “Belanja” To Lunch?

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Celebrity preacher and philanthropist Ustaz Ebit Lew recently got the honor of having lunch with the King and Queen in Pahang as they were there assisting flood victims.

On social media, the ustaz expressed his excitement of being treated to ikan patin by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah.
He also shared a meeting with the Crown Prince of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah and said that the YDPA had personally thanked him for the charity work that he’s done for the people of Pahang.

As the ustaz is always seen busy helping those in need, we take a brief look at his background and why some might say that he deserves more praise than the government.
The uncanny ustaz
Born in Muadzam Shah, Pahang in 1984, Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew or formerly know as Lew Yun Pau, converted to Islam at the age of 12 and is a graduate from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
With over 12 years of experience doing charity work, the ustaz famously appeared as the host of his own TV program called “Door To Door Ebit Lew”, which focused on providing humanitarian aid to people on the street.
Besides owning his own training and consulting agency and the author of several motivational books, the ustaz is well known for his outreach programs where he tries to gain a better perspective of the world from today’s youths and the everyday problems that they face.
From visiting nightclubs to speaking with marginalized groups from the LGBTQ community, Ebit has helped highlight the life and struggles of ordinary people living across the country.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Ebit Lew (@ebitlew)
Ebit is also the owner of Elewsmart – a food bank offering cheap or free groceries to low-income families – which he intends to expand across the country.

MCO hero
With the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic and the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in 2020, the ustaz had made it his mission to provide assistance to those who ask him for help with his own money and the donations he received from others.
He was even given special permission by the police to conduct his charity work during the MCO and accomplish such notable deeds as;
Hiring an entire cargo plane to deliver medical supplies for Sabah’s frontlinersHelping out school bus drivers who lost their income because of the pandemicRenting busses to help stranded university students get homeVisiting the elderly to bring them food, money and a friendly face during the MCO
Ebit has also been actively providing assistance to people affected by the floods throughout the country.

The unlicensed preacher?
According to the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, in Malaysia, a person is required by Syariah law to possess a valid preaching licence in order to give sermons to the public.
While it is difficult to ascertain if he was given a permit to preach, Ebit Lew was invited to preach in different states of Malaysia that have strict rules against preachers ascribing to the beliefs of Wahabism.ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute: Social Media Preachers: Unlicensed and Unbounded in Spreading Their Ideas
With his social media channels actively posting images and videos of his charity projects, Ebit was recently accused of being a “showoff” and was even called into questioning by the police for the work he did during the MCO.
Ebit came to explain his intentions to attract more people to be involved with charity work and encourage everyone to help those in need.
I just share on Facebook on Instagram. I want to reach a lot more people out there, many need help. I include my number for people to contact. When we show good examples, hopefully, more people will help.Ebit Lew via Berita Harian

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“It’s Just A Box” Woman Accused Of Taking An Oven From Mydin Said It’s Food For Her Hungry Kids

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The managing director of Mydin Hypermarket pardoned the people who had to loot his store in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam in order to survive in the flood on 23 December.

READ MORE: Mydin Boss Forgives Those Who Looted During Shah Alam Flood
A few days after his official statement, a viral video showed a man and a woman exiting the same Mydin store with a cardboard box that showed a picture of an oven on the outside.
They were quickly made fun of by netizens online simply because the man carrying the box was wearing a Batman shirt too.
 pic.twitter.com/4HITx9qWcb— •PUNKLiMA• (@zurin_safry) December 23, 2021
A netizen said that maybe Batman needed the oven to make brownies and make ends meet.
member nk jual brownies tu,untuk kelansungan hidup la tu📏— Ibnuluqmn (@kafrawi02) December 22, 2021
Nevertheless, the woman in the video has come forth to explain herself in a video posted to Twitter.
The woman denied that she took an oven from Mydin. She said she used the huge box to carry food such as biscuits and supplies to feed her hungry children at home.
She added that her children had not eaten for three days so there was no point bringing an oven home instead of food.
The woman also apologized for the misunderstanding she caused that day. She has made a police report to clarify matters too.
At the end of everything, there is always two sides of a story. https://t.co/y4hKc9AddI— brgsjks (@brgsjks) December 25, 2021
Some netizens reminded others to give people the benefit of doubt and let the issue rest.
Bersangka baik lah semua. Mereka ni mangsa & dlm kesusahan. Tanya dulu sebelum buat posting tu. Jgn suka mengaib orang sekadar nak tambah “Like”! Dah ada byk masa tangkap gambar & post, lebih baik pergi tolong mana yg patut. Klu rasa nmpk tak betul, terus tegur dan tanya.— CieAif (@SFDadham) December 26, 2021
tak apa lah.. dia dah beri statement mcm tu.. betul atau tidak, wallahualam.. jangan dipanjangkan isu lg.. percaya setiap perbuatan di dunia ini akan dipertanggungjawab di akhirat kelak.— Nur Arisha ⚘ (@_nurarisha_) December 26, 2021
The fact that the woman had to make a video to explain herself showed us that we shouldn’t be too quick to judge another person’s actions especially in desperate times.

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Kuching Woman Extorted After Pet Goes Missing, “Catnapper” Threatens To Throw Feline In The River If She Fails To Pay RM6000

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A cat kidnapper in Kuching, Sarawak had threatened to throw the cat into a river if the owner refuse to fork out RM6,000 in ransom.

The bizarre incident was highlighted by Malaysia Animal Association, with its president Arie Dwi Andika saying that this was the first kidnapping case involving a cat and thousands of Ringgit in ransom inside the country.

It all started when the owner of a cat named ‘Snow’ realised that her pet cat was missing from her home in Taman Kwan Ming, in Kuching, Sarawak on 1 September.
On the same day, she put up a poster on Facebook hoping that those who spotted her emotional support pet can help return it safely to her home.
However, two days later, an unknown individual sent her a WhatsApp message claiming that Snow had been kidnapped.
The individual also sent the cat’s owner photos and videos of the cat and asked for a ransom of RM6,000 to be paid before 6pm on 3 September.
The ransom money was asked to be transferred to a Hong Leong Bank Berhad bank account belonging to an individual named ‘Chen Chew Swee’.
The cat owner told the kidnapper that she only have RM200 to offer but the kidnapper refused to budge from the total ransom that was asked.
A police report was subsequently lodged by the cat’s owner on 4 September but the investigating officer allegedly discourage her from prolonging the matter, citing that it will take three months for the bank to provide information about the account holder.
The police officer also allegedly offered the cat owner to buy her a new one instead.
The owner then decided to try and track the kidnapper’s mobile number but the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission told her that they only work with investigating officers.
In expressing their concern, the Malaysia Animal Association hopes that the police would take the matter seriously before such cases become widespread since there is no decisive action was taken by the authorities.

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