Seven Foreign Men Allegedly Fled From Quarantine Centre In KL

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Seven foreign men are believed to have escaped from a quarantine centre in Kuala Lumpur on 4 March, according to reports.
The Star reported that the doctors started to notice that the men were not present in the centre around 10 am when the medical personnel were making rounds and examining the patients.
The men were suspected to have fled the facility shortly before sahur by damaging the fence at the quarantine centre.
The personnel in charge have informed the police and Rela personnel and authorities are still tracking the whereabouts of the escapees.
Those who escaped were supposed to be under quarantine until 7 May.
It’s reported that the ones who got away were Indonesians and Bangladeshis and were living with those suspected of being positive for Covid-19 at Selangor Mansion, Menara City One and Kampung Baru.

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Malaysians Returning From Overseas Not Too Happy With Jobs Here

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Is the grass greener on the other side?

A study conducted by the recruitment firm, Hays Asia has shown that Malaysians who studied and worked overseas might not want to come home.
Based on the 2019 Hays Asia Overseas Returnee Report, a majority of Malaysians who return from abroad have trouble finding satisfactory work.
These returning migrants found it difficult to find good employment with adequate remuneration packages and find the country lacks stable job opportunities.
(Credit: tirachardz via Freepik/TRP)
The study also showed that 63% of people only moved back here because of family commitments, with only 28% seeing viable opportunities to develop a career.
As many returning Malaysians understand their worth in the global marketplace, a recurring theme in the study shows that these people aren’t too happy or optimistic about the idea of working in the country.
From the survey, 15% said they were not at all satisfied after returning, with 28% of respondents saying that they felt satisfied being home (that’s a solid meh in our book).
Looking at the other end of the spectrum, employers do agree that returning migrants face challenges getting hired and found it hard to manage their expectations.
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So what do you think? Does Malaysia have too small of a job market for our returning Malaysians and are there way better opportunities elsewhere in the world?
Or are returning migrants expecting too much from our current economy?

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Sg Buloh Hospital Frontliners: We Have Not Received Our Allowances Since MCO Started In March

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Medical workers at Sungai Buloh Hospital have revealed that they have not received various allowances since March, when the nation went into lockdown and hospitals went into overdrive to battle the first wave of Covid-19 infections.

What you need to know: Healthcare news portal CodeBlue published an anonymous plea by a medical officer relocated to Sungai Buloh Hospital in March for Covid-19. The medical officer (MO) revealed that they haven’t received their relocation allowance, June on-call allowance and June Covid-19 claims.
Who said what: The MO says that they’re still waiting for a proper explanation on the delay and alleges that superiors have threatened to terminate their contacts if they attempt to make the issue viral. The hospital told The Sun Daily that it is conducting an investigation into the allegations.
Sungai Buloh Hospital.(Credit: NST)
Why it matters: Sungai Buloh Hospital has been turned into an infectious disease centre in light of the Covid-19 infections in the country, and the referral point for Covid-19 cases across the nation.
Contract medical officers employed throughout country’s public hospitals and clinics were then told that their contracts had been extended for just another two years, without a pay raise.
Then earlier this month, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba revealed in a parliamentary reply that none of the UD41 medical officers, whose contracts were extended for six months to help with the Covid-19 outbreak, have received permanent posts because there are no vacancies.
Read more:
Relocation, On-Call, And Covid Allowances Still Unpaid — Sg Buloh Hospital Medical Officer (Code Blue)
Sungai Buloh Hospital’s medical frontliners claim they haven’t been paid allowances since March (The Sun Daily)
Sungai Buloh Hospital to become centre for infectious diseases (FMT)
Contract medical officers, asked to help fight Covid-19, told by Health Ministry they won’t get a pay raise (Malay Mail)
Only 3% Of 20,000 Contract Medical Officers Received Permanent Posts (Code Blue)
Contract Medical Officer Pleads For Better Treatment From Malaysian Health Ministry (TRP)

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Source:
Relocation, On-Call, And Covid Allowances Still Unpaid — Sg Buloh Hospital Medical Officer
Sungai Buloh Hospital’s medical frontliners claim they haven’t been paid allowances since March
Sungai Buloh Hospital to become centre for infectious diseases
Contract medical officers, asked to help fight Covid-19, told by Health Ministry they won’t get a pay raise
Only 3% Of 20,000 Contract Medical Officers Received Permanent Posts


Malaysian Students Find Myvi In Scotland, Are Cured Of Homesickness

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It’s not easy for everyone to be apart from their family for a long period of time. Those who are living far from home often experience feelings of homesickness and seek the comfort of something familiar.

Malaysian students studying abroad usually seek comfort by cooking Malaysian food or sharing local snacks they packed along.
However, no one could have expected that a sight of a Perodua Myvi in Edinburgh, Scotland did the trick too.
In a Facebook post by Mahziah Ramly, she shared a picture showing her son with some friends posing excitedly in front of a green Myvi in Scotland.
Mahziah wrote that her son missed driving his blue Myvi back home and was excited to see the familiar vehicle during his night out with friends. The group of friends took several pictures with the iconic car.
Image: Mahziah Ramly/ FB
Netizens were also excited to find out that there is a green Myvi driving around in Scotland.

A netizen proudly exclaimed that the Myvi will always be a King of the Road everywhere it goes.

Other netizens started reporting sightings of other popular Malaysian cars they’ve spotted in Scotland.

Amidst all the excitement, a netizen pointed out a detail everyone seemed to have missed. Whoops! There’s a dog in that car!

Try to spot the dog. Credit: Mahziah Ramly/ FB

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How One Penang Uncle Didn’t Even Realise There Was A Movement Control Order In Malaysia

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In a heartfelt post, Dr Ooi Ben Shyen wrote about Uncle Beng, a rickshaw driver in Penang who was waiting for his kopitiam to open.
He didn’t know that due to the movement control order (MCO), the kopitiam will not be open for two weeks. In fact, he didn’t even know about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has rocked the world and led to a total of 791 confirmed domestic cases and 2 deaths so far.
According to Dr Ooi, Uncle Beng was unaware of what was happening in the world. To him, business has been bad and there had been no customers.
Uncle Beng pulls his rickshaw by day and sleeps in it by night. He is living hand-to-mouth. And when there are no customers, there is no money to be made and no food to buy.
Since his original post in Subtle Asian Traits, Dr Ooi has gotten overwhelming response over Uncle Beng’s situation. Malaysians all over the country have messaged him hoping to donate money for Uncle Beng.
In a phone interview, Dr Ooi told TRP that he has already received RM6~7k worth of donations.
Uncle Beng’s actual family has also gotten in touch with Dr Ooi. The majority of the family is based in KL and are unable to help.
We try to help him in many ways but he refuses help and goes missing.Yvonne Chee, Uncle Beng’s relative based in KL
Uncle Beng, top right, sitting on the stairs.(Credit: Dr Ooi)
According to Yvonne, she was initially suspicious of Dr Ooi, who had no relation to the family and was receiving donations into his personal bank account. Later on, when they managed to get it touch, she realized that Dr Ooi simply wanted to help.
Uncle Beng has a habit of being stubborn and refusing help from his family. Yvonne recounts that a family friend once convinced Uncle Beng to go to an old folks home, but he escaped before they could send him there.
When we spoke to Dr Ooi, he had just found Uncle Beng after a search on-foot. Dr Ooi was buying him and a few other homeless persons groceries with the generous donations, since they have not eaten in a while.

Dr Ooi will also be bringing Uncle Beng to a nearby clinic to treat a head injury, since he had fallen and hurt himself a few days ago.
I’d like to make this a message of hope, to not forget about these vulnerable people during these trying times.Dr Ooi Ben Shyen to TRP
Uncle Beng’s story is one of the people who get forgotten by the system. The extremely vulnerable can get swept away when the little stability they rely on gets taken away.
That’s why it’s extremely crucial to make sure these people don’t get accidentally forgotten during this fight against COVID-19.
Don’t forget to extend a helping hand on the Caremongering Facebook group or #KitaJagaKita platform.

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Health DG: Covid-19 Patients Running Away From Treatment Among Challenges Faced By Sabah Frontliners

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The R0 for Sabah still maintains at 1.3, though it has gradually decreased.

Public health intervention is crucial to halt the exponential spread of Covid-19, but as we have seen, Sabah is facing challenges in dealing with the aftermath of the coronavirus.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah notes that this is because awareness and education of Covid-19 is lacking in Sabah.
Additionally, those who were asymptomatic but tested positive for Covid-19 refused to go to the hospital, requiring forceful intervention from healthcare personnel.
This required additional help from other frontliners like the police who will need to bring them to the hospital.
Dr Noor Hisham even noted that some patients would try to run away when they see frontliners like police or army officers come to their door.
He said that all these challenges faced on-ground made it difficult to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Sabah.
There have been a total of 535 new cases today in Sabah alone, making up 73.1% of the total new cases. All 6 deaths from Covid-19 today were reported from Sabah as well.
Daripada 732 kes baharu, 535 adalah dari Sabah (73.1%). Kes tertinggi adalah dari daerah Lahad Datu (115). 3 kluster baharu; Basung, Inai dan Tempayan.Lebih banyak ujian makmal RT-PCR dijalankan di Sabah sebelum dihantar ke Semenanjung Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/35dUbSrDUt— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 21, 2020
Dukacita dimaklumkan 6 kes kematian dilaporkan. Jumlah keseluruhan adalah 199.5 kes adalah warganegara manakala kes ke198 adalah bukan warganegara. Kesemua kes dilaporkan di Sabah kecuali kes ke199.KKM mengucapkan takziah kepada ahli keluarga mereka. pic.twitter.com/CpYx3QtypL— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 21, 2020

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Najib gets in trouble with court for posting on Facebook

How many times have you been told by parents/grandparents/aunties/uncles/ uncleâ€™s neighbours to not post everything on Facebook?

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Well, looks like former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak shouldâ€™ve taken their advice because he was just warned by the High Court for posting about his SRC International corruption trial.
Najib Jibby GIF from Najib GIFs

The offending Facebook post, shared on July 15th, was in rebuttal to a witness statement in court that said two of Najibâ€™s personal credit cards were used to for RM3.3 million worth of transactions in a single day.

â€œThis expense is for gifts to a royal member of a government and their entourage who have good relations with our country.(Not Saudi Arabia or Abu Dhabi).â€
Najib Razak via Facebook

â€œTheir family and Their entourage were with us on our family visit to Italy at that time.It is a custom to give gifts to other government leaders.â€
 Najib Razak via Facebook
But the prosecutors in the case didnâ€™t think his public
postings about an ongoing trial was appropriate and demanded that he apologise
to the court.
Tommy Thomas, Attorney General, made an application for Najib to make a full apology and a promise to never repeat this action throughout the trial.
Najib Razak Malu Apa Bossku GIF from Najibrazak GIFs

He argued that Najibâ€™s comments are akin to sub judice â€” a rule which prohibits public statements on an ongoing trial.
The judge agreed and Najib basically kena sound lahâ€¦

â€œAnymore postings before this (apology hearing on Monday) by the accused would be considered in contempt.â€
Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, Court Judge
Moral of the story, stop complaining on Facebook.

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Kedah’s FC Didn’t Want To Be Fried Chicken, So They Became DFC Instead

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To avoid any associations with fried chicken, Kedah’s Football Club (FC) will be known as Darulaman FC.

The new name was announced yesterday, 30 September, by Kedah Chief Minister and Kedah Football Association (KFA) President Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor as the the football team successfully completed the privatisation process.
Muhammad Sanusi told reporters that the new Darul Aman FC (DFC) was chosen as the team’s official name because the alternative, Kedah Football Club (KFC) sounds like the fast food restaurant specialising in fried chicken.
When we thought about it, Kedah Football Club will be KFC, and we do not want to be fried chicken! To avoid that fried chicken, we named the team Darulaman FC (DFC).Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, Kedah Chief Minister & Kedah Football Association (KFA) President.
He assures that the team song and colours (green and yellow) will remain the same, although the football team will be getting a new logo.

The Kedah Football Association (KFA) recently completed the privatization process of the Football Club (FC), which qualifies Kedah to play in the Malaysia League organised by Football Association of Malaysia (FAM).

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Covid-19 Death Intensifies Contact Tracing And Testing In Kuching

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A senior citizen died of Covid-19 in Kuching last week, which has triggered the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) to conduct mass testing and random contact tracings.
What you need to know: The 72-year-old senior citizen had sought traditional treatment several times before being confirmed positive for Covid-19. He was later taken to a private hospital on July 9, which referred him to the Sarawak General Hospital. On July 10, he was pronounced dead.
Why it matters: Because of how easily Covid-19 transmits, even one freely active infected individual could infect many others. That’s why contact tracing is so crucial to maintain the health of the community. Download the MySejahtera app and register the areas you go to, so in case of an outbreak, you can be notified and quarantined appropriately, especially if you have been in the same areas.
Who said what: JPBM chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas noted that 217 preliminary screenings have been done so far in the Stutong community market area. Out of the total, 2 were found to have symptoms. 56 samples have been taken. Next on the list will be the Green Road fresh market area, while the other main markets will be tested in the next two weeks.

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Official MKN SOP For Klang Valley Phase 2 Of PPN As Of 25 August (In English)

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For your convenience, TRP took the liberty of translating the latest Phase 2 standard operating procedures (SOP) for the National Recovery Program (PPN) released by the National Security Council (MKN) on 25 August, which came into effect on 20 August 2021 for some states.

Do note that the latest additions in the SOP are highlighted in green.
TLDR: Inter-district travel is allowed, but you have to be fully vaccinated.

Areas Involved
KELANTAN, TERENGGANU, PAHANG, PERAK, PENANG, SABAH, MELAKA, SELANGOR, W.P. KUALA LUMPUR AND W.P. PUTRAJAYA.
*For Sabah, please refer to the National Rehabilitation Plan – Sabah Phase 2 SOP.** For areas enforced by EMCO, EMCO SOP in the area is effective until the expiry date of the EMCO.
Effective Period
Starting August 20, 2021 (starting at 12.01 am)For Melaka starting on 4 September 2021 (starting 12.01 am)For Selangor, W.P. Kuala Lumpur and W.P. Putrajaya starts on 10 September 2021 (starting 12.01 am)

Fully vaccinated
Individuals who have been completely vaccinated are those who’ve met the following criteria:
i. For vaccine types that require two doses of injection (such as Cormirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech), Covid-19 AstraZeneca (Oxford-AstraZeneca), CoronaVac (Sinovac), Spikevax (Moderna) and Covilo (Sinopharm)) – individuals exceeding the 14th day from the date of injection of the second dose; or
ii. For types of vaccines that require only one injection dose (such as Covid 19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and Convidecia (CanSino)) – exceeding the 28th day from the date of injection.
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General Health Protocols
Premise owners and licensees must ensure customers enter and exit a premise in a controlled manner and maintain physical distancing of at least 1-meter.Premise owners and licensees must provide QR code for MySejahtera check-ins or a book for manual customer attendance record.Hand sanitisers must be provided at the entrance and must be used before entering the premises.The use of the MySejahtera app is a must, except in places with no internet access. The use of customer attendance registration books is only allowed in areas where there is no internet coverage or other reasonable reasons (senior citizens, absence of smartphones etc.)Licensee and owner of the premises ensure that customers check in the premises using MySejahtera or manually write the name and no. phone if there is no internet coverage.Employers, employees, customers and visitors are required to check in MySejahtera or write manually the name and phone number that can be read (if there is no internet coverage) before entering the premises, including in Government offices, private and private.For shopping malls, supermarkets or department stores, customers only need to perform a body temperature scan once at the entrance of the complex and not at each business premises under one complex.Body temperatures above 37.5 degrees Celsius are not allowed to enter the complex and premises.Storeowners inside or outside a complex must ensure that only individuals with ‘Low-risk’ and ‘Casual Contact Low Risk’ status in their My Sejahtera app are allowed to enter the premises. Children aged 17 and below are not encouraged to be at public areas and facilities.Licensee and owner of the premises must limit the number of customers/visitors on premises – taking into account the minimum 1-meter physical distancing rule.Each premises must display the number of customers/visitors allowed into the premises at a single time.  Using a ‘take-a-number’ system is encouraged.Check-in QR codes must be made available at all levels of the building.Employees, suppliers, and customers must wear face masks properly, according to Health Ministry (KKM) guidelines, while on-premises.Esure the VENTILATION AND THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS at the premises is in working order, in accordance to the indoor ventilation and air quality guidelines put out by the Department Of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP).A face mask must must be worn especially in public and crowded areas, except for the following activities and places;Hotel rooms or private paid accommodations and involving household/family members.Solitary work space.Outdoor sports and recreational activities.Personal vehicle and involving members of the same household.Indoor or outdoor public areas and places without the presence of other individuals.While eating and drinking in public without any other individuals (other than in restaurants or food premises).
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Perks For Fully Vaccinated Individuals
Inter-district travel
Cross-district is allowed for individuals who have completed receiving the vaccine by presenting the COVID-19 Vaccination Digital Card/ Certificate and identity card/ passport as proof.
For individuals who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 17 years and below in compliance with general health protocols.
Crossing State & District Lines For Long Distance Couples (PJJ)
Married long distance couples are allowed to cross district and state lines for the purposes of meeting each other on the condition that both individuals are fully vaccinated, have PDRM’s approval, and these documents:Copy of the husband and wife’s identification card.Copy of wedding certificate/card.Copy of the husband and wife’s Covid-19 Vaccination card or Digital Certificate.Copy of proof of spouse’s residence or employer confirmation letter.Present the letter of permission that had been approved by PDRM when passing through roadblocks (SJR).
Crossing State & District Lines For Parents And Guardians With Long Distance Child (Under 18)
Parents or guardians with children under the age of 18 that resides in a different district or state are allowed to cross district and state lines to meet the child on the condition that both parents/guardians are fully vaccinated, have PDRM’s approval, and these documents:Copy of parents’ identification card and child’s birth certificate.Copy of parents’ / guardian’s Covid-19 Vaccination Card or Digital Certificate.Information about the child’s school (if applicable)Present the letter of permission that had been approved by PDRM when passing through roadblocks (SJR).
Citizens & Non-Citizens Returning / Arriving From Abroad
Citizen and non-citizen travelers, who have a residence in Malaysia (including PR and Malaysia MY Second Home), who returned or arrived from abroad, and are fully vaccinated, are allowed to undergo mandatory quarantine at home and given a Home Surveillance Order (HSO) that is subject to details issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH).Provide a valid proof of a negative RT PCR test result taken within three days before departure.Have a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate that is complete (depending on type of vaccine).Shows no symptoms during screening at the International Gateway.Have a suitable residence to carry out quarantine.Individuals who return / arrive from abroad and have not been fully vaccinated or not vaccinated, must to undergo quarantine at a designated quarantine center as well as subject to details issued by the MOH.The mandatory quarantine period for travelers from all countries is 14 days and can be extended for another 7 days if there is a need based on the results of the risk assessment conducted on the 14th day.Travelers are required to make a self -assessment every day through the Home Assessment Tool (HAT) in the MySejahtera application and this activity must be continued until the end of the quarantine period (either 14 days or 21 days from the date of arrival).Travelers are required to undergo Covid-19 infection detection test screening i.e. Covid-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival at PMA. Repeat screenings will be performed on the 10th or 18th day (for travelers who had to undergo quarantine for 21 days).
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Religious Activities
Prayer activities in mosques and suraus for individuals who have been fully vaccinated are allowed and is subject to regulations and SOPs by the State Religious Authority.Prayer activities at Houses of Worship Other than Islam (RISI) for individuals who have been fully vaccinated is allowed and is subject to regulations and SOPs by the Ministry of National Unity.
Dine-in
Restaurant operators including hotels, sports and recreation club houses, eateries, food stalls, catering vehicles, roadside hawkers, street hawkers, food courts, hawker centers, roadside food stalls and kiosks are allowed to provide dine in services subject to the following conditions :
Only accept clients who have been fully vaccinated and do not have any symptomsThe owner of the business premises MUST display the customer’s acceptance noticehave been completely vaccinated and asymptomatic only at the entrance of the premises.Employees who have received a complete dose of vaccine and do not have symptoms are only allowed to work with the following vaccination rates:40% vaccinated: Allowed to operate with a capacity of 60% of employees.60% vaccinated: Allowed to operate with a capacity of 80% of employees.80% vaccinated: Allowed to operate with 100% employee capacity.The owner of the business premises must ensure that the table layout according to the prison and the premises have a good ventilation system.Dine-in activities with a capacity of 50% per table and physical distancing of at least 1 meter subject to KPDNHEP NRP Phase 1 – Distribution Trade SOP.Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 17 and under to dine-in at the premises in compliance with general health protocols.
Sports & Leisure
Dine-in activities in restaurants or cafes on the club house premises are permitted.
Picnics and Camping
Picnics and camping activities are allowed in the same district.Individuals who have completed their vaccinations are allowed to bring children 17 years of age and under for the activity in strict compliance with SOPs.
Tourism activities
Tourism activities are only allowed in the same state involving hotels and homestays.Guests who have been fully vaccinated are allowed to undertake tourism activities in the same state by presenting the Covid-19 Digital Vaccination Card/Certificate upon check-in.Hotel and homestay operators must ensure that individuals wishing to enter the premises MUST show a COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Card/ Certificate proving the individual has been fully vaccinated.Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 17 years and below for tourism activities in hotels and homestays in accordance with general health protocols.
Manufacturing and Construction sectors
For activities not listed in the List of Essential Services of the Manufacturing and Construction Sector that achieve a complete vaccination rate for employees are allowed to operate as follows:40% vaccinated: Allowed to operate with a capacity of 60% of employees60% vaccinated : Allowed to operate with a capacity of 80% of employees80% vaccinated : Allowed to operate with 100% employee capacityRTK Antigen testing on employees is carried out every 2 weeks at the cost of the employer.
Mining and Quarrying
For the mining and quarrying sector that has achieved complete vaccination rates for workers are allowed to operate as follows:Less than 80% vaccinated: Allowed to operate with 80% employee capacityMore than 80% vaccinated: Allowed to operate with more than 80% capacityRTK Antigen testing on employees is carried out every 2 weeks at the cost of the employer.
Trade and Distribution Sector
Photographic goods store and photographic servicesUsed goods storeFlower shop and nurseryHandicraft and souvenir shopAntique shopToy storeCarpet storeCreative content store and creative industry equipmentOutdoor equipment store (including camping, fishing equipment, etc.)Cosmetics, skin care and perfume storesTobacco stores (including vape and electronic cigarettes)Store of household goods and kitchen utensilsFurniture storeSports equipment storeVehicle accessories storeVehicle distribution and sales centerClothing, fashion and accessory storesJewelry store
Premise owners must ensure that customers wishing to enter the premises MUST show a Covid-19 Digital Vaccination Card/ Certificate proving that the customer has been fully vaccinated.For parents/ guardians who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 17 years and below to the premises in accordance with general health protocols.
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Morning Market, Farmers Market, Night Market and Sunday Market
Customers who receive this facility must have received a complete vaccination.Morning markets, farmers’ markets, night markets and weekly markets are allowed to operate by ensuring that customers who wish to enter the morning market, farmers’ market, night market and week market area MUST show their Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Card/Certificate which proves the customer has been fully vaccinated.
Movement and Travel
No inter-district and inter-state travel allowed (based on district boundaries specified by State Governments) except for:Individuals who have been fully vaccinated for cross-district purposes only.long distance couples, long distance children, and individuals with approval from KKM and PDRM.PDRM is responsible for implementing control over local areas of infection with help from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), and the People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA). Entrances and exits to PPN areas are closed and guarded by PDRM.Movement for individuals who have been fully vaccinated is allowed based on the total capacity of the vehicle.Meanwhile, for those who have not received a complete vaccine:Only two (2) people from each household is allowed to go out in order to obtain food, necessary supplies, and medicine.A maximum of three (3) people – including patients – are allowed to go out in order to acquire healthcare services, medical, screening tests, vaccinations, safety, or emergencies.Only two (2) people – including the driver –  are allowed in taxis and e-hailing rides. Passengers must be seated in the back seat.The number of passengers allowed to travel in commercial vehicles and transportation involved in the economic supply chain (except worker transports like busses and vans) will depend on the vehicle registration license.The number of passengers allowed in Department Vehicles or Official Government vehicles will depend on vehicle capacity.All airports and seaports services and activities are allowed to operate 24 hours a day.Loading and unloading of non-essential items at factories will only be allowed for the purpose of shipping and receiving goods or cargo in stockpiles for imports and exports from 8 am to 8 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and with only a limited number of workers allowed to be present.The loading and unloading of essential goods are not limited by the rules (above) and can operate as normal.Sea and land public transport services such as ferries, busses, express busses, LRT, MRT, ERL, Monorail and others are allowed to operate based on vehicle capacity. (operational hours and frequency are to be determined by the Transport Ministry (MOT)).Travel in cases of death, natural disasters and other emergencies are allowed with prior permission from PDRM.Travel for disaster or humanitarian aid and relief by non-governmental organizations (NGO) must obtain the permission of the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) or District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) of the affected area. The aid must be channelled through the Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) in the area.Travelling across district and state borders for Covid-19 vaccinations at Vaccination Centers (PPV) outside of your district/state of residence is allowed by presenting your appointment details provided on the MySejahtera application, website or text message (SMS).Members of Parliament (MP) and Assemblymen (ADUN) are allowed to travel across district and state borders in order to visit their constituents without organizing a formal event.Short-term business traveller under the One-Stop Center (OSC) initiative is allowed with prior permission from PDRM.
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Movement Control
Unloading activities involve non -essential goods in factories – factories are limited to the delivery and receipt of goods or cargo in the existing stockpile for the purpose of import and export only with a limited number of employees. Unloading time is from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday with the permission of PDRM.Unloading activities involving essential items are not subject to these restrictions and proceed as usual.Movement for cases of death and natural disasters is allowed after obtaining permission from PDRM.The movement of disaster or humanitarian aid by NGOs needs to obtain permission from the State Disaster Management Committee or District Disaster Management Committee in the area affected by the disaster and the aid is channeled through the Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) in the area.Movement across districts and states for the purpose of COVID-19 vaccination at Vaccination Centers (PPVs) outside the district or state of residence is permitted by showing appointment details on the MySejahtera application, website or SMS.Members of Parliament and State Assemblymen are allowed across districts and states to visit their respective constituencies without performing any ceremony.Movement of Short Term Business Visitors under the approval of the One Stop Center Initiative (OSC) for official or business purposes is allowed after obtaining permission from PDRM.Cross-district and state for long-distance married couples who have not received a complete vaccine is allowed between Phase 2 states with the permission of PDRM and submit;Copy of husband and wife’s identity cardCopy of marriage certificate/ cardCopy of proof of residence of husband/ wife or employer’s confirmation letter.
Jobs
Public Sector
Subject to the discretion of the Secretary of State.The operation of Government offices is implemented in a hybrid manner through being in the office and Working From Home (BDR) using the following approaches:Attendance in office does not exceed 60% for the whole (excluding frontliners, security, defense and enforcement services) and 40% BDR by rotation.Counter services are opened subject to the current instructions of the Chief Secretary to the Government.Attendance to the office must be accompanied by official instruction documents and employee pass.
Private sector
All service sectors that have been approved by associated Ministries or Agencies may operate within the PPN period – subject to the approval letters issued by the associated Ministry. Employee movement is subjected to registrations, operation approval letter, work pass, or employer confirmation letter.The capacity of employees in attendance (to the workplace) for the private service sector, including management and operations, is limited to 80%.
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Meetings
All meetings must be conducted online.
Seminars, Workshops, Courses, Training, & Lectures
Seminars, talks, training, courses, and workshops are not allowed, except, ongoing in-service training programs – conducted via Camp Based Training at the training facilities.Online seminars, talks, training courses and workshops are allowed.Interviews that are critical may be conducted in person and online.
Businesses & Services
Restaurants, eateries, food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, travelling hawkers, food courts, hawker centres, roadside food stalls or kiosks are allowed to operate between 6 am and 10 pm.Customers can only takeaway, drive-thru, or deliveries EXCEPT dine-in services for those who’ve completed their vaccinations.Park & dine services are not allowed.Grocery shops, pharmacies, personal care stores, convenience stores, and mini marts, are allowed to operate between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.Daily necessities stores such as hardware stores, workshops, baby goods stores, and religious item stores are allowed to operate between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.Healthcare services such as clinics, hospitals, and medical laboratories can operate for up to 24-hours or according to operating permit license.Petrol stations can operate from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Stations located on highways can operate for 24-hours.Supermarkets, hypermarkets, and departmental stores may open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.Books and stationery shops, computer and telecommunications stores, and electrical appliances shops are allowed to operate from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.Barber shops (basic barber services only) and beauty salons (basic barber services only) are allowed to operate from 6.00 am to 10.00 pmVeterinarian clinics and pet shops are allowed to operate from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.Laundromats (including self-service) and optical stores are allowed to operate from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. Self-service laundromats must have employees at premises to maintain SOP compliance.
Markets
Daily markets and public markets are allowed to operate from 6 am and 4 pm with permission from Local Authorities (PBT) with compliance to SOP and supervision from RELA or PBTs.Regulated Fresh Markets (PST) are allowed to operate from 7 am to 2 pm.Permanent Farmers’ Market (PTK), MyFarm Outlet (MFO), and Farmer Association Complex (PPK) are allowed to operate from 6 am to 4 pm.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 12.01 am to 6 am and 11 am to 4 pm – subject to permission from PBT with compliance to SOP and supervision from RELA and PBTs.Day markets and farmers’ markets are allowed to operate from 7am to 11am.Night markets and week markets are allowed to operate subject to the local authorities (PBT) with compliance with SOPs and supervision of RELA or PBT members.Customers wishing to enter the morning market, farmers market, night market and week market areas MUST show a Covid-19 Digital Vaccination Card/ Certificate proving that the customer has been fully vaccinated.
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Mining and Quarrying
The operation of mines and quarries is permitted subject to the Mining and Quarrying SOPs.
Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantations, & Commodities
Subject to the List of Essential Services by Sector – Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantations, and Commodities allowed.Fishing for subsistence is ALLOWED.
Education
All schools under KPM and educational institutions registered under KPM are open to conduct face -to -face PdP sessions limited to Form Six Semester 2 students only.Form Six Semester 2 students are allowed across districts and states to go to school using a confirmation letter from the MOE.The movement of Form Six Semester 2 students to and from school can be accompanied by a guardian.The movement of teachers or instructors to schools/educational institutions to cross districts and states for the purpose of PdP of the classes involved in the examination is allowed with a letter of confirmation from the MOE.Movement for the admission of Form Six Semester 2 students to the hostel is allowed with a letter of confirmation from the MOE.Form Six Semester 2 students who cross the state from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan or otherwise must comply with the rules related to Covid-19 screening and quarantine implemented.Pupils/Students of international schools and expatriate schools involved in international examinations are allowed to attend to sit for the examination according to the examination schedule set by the international examination body.All Public and Private Institutes of Higher Learning, Skills Training Institutes, schools other than under the MOE, tahfiz centers and other educational institutions were closed. HEIs under the supervision of MOHE continue online.All face-to-face Teaching and Learning (PdP) activities are not allowed except for IPT students who need it.International examinations and professional bodies as well as research activities that require laboratory facilities in IPTs are allowed in accordance with the SOPs of the IPTs and the movement must be accompanied by confirmation by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) or related IPT.Students in dormitories, universities or educational institutions are allowed to be in such dormitories, universities or educational institutions and continue learning in a hybrid manner.
Kindergartens, Nurseries, Daycares, & Nursing Facilities
Local/international/expatriate, public or private kindergarten, tabika, taska, daycare, and child development centres for 4 to 6 year-olds are not allowed to operate, except, if both of the child’s parents are frontliners and work in essential services.Residential care centres or rehabilitation centres for children, people with disabilities (OKU), seniors, women, and various other care centres are ALLOWED to operate in accordance with the SOP determined by associated Ministries and Agencies.Parents or guardians who send children to childcare centers are allowed according to the capacity of the vehicle.
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Religious Activities
Muslim prayer activities at mosques and ‘suraus’ are allowed for those who are fully vaccinated.‘Akad Nikah’ or solemnization are allowed to take place at the State Religious Authority/Department offices – attendance will be determined by each respective state’s religious authority.Muslim funeral processions are allowed according to regulations provided by State Religious Authority.Attendance and activities at non-Muslim places of worship are allowed for those who are fully vaccinated is subject to regulations and SOP by the Ministry of National Unity.Marriage registrations for non-Muslims at the National Registration Department (JPN), places of worship, and religious associations are allowed – attendance is subjected to regulations made by JPN.Funeral processions for non-Muslims are allowed with regulations set by the National Unity Ministry (KPN).Non-muslim funeral management is allowed in accordance with the KPN’s ruling.
Sports & Leisure activities
All individual sports and recreational activities that are not in physical contact for the purpose of health, fitness and self-skills by complying with a physical confinement of at least 2 to 3 meters and performed in open areas (outdoor) including semi-open from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm subject to the movement control instructions. Such activities are jogging, exercise, swimming, kayaking (solo), taichi, cycling, skateboarding, fishing, equestrian, archery, climbing, tennis/ badminton (singles), golf, motoring and the like.Operation of all open (outdoor) and semi-open commercial sports and recreation facilities including swimming pools/water sports & recreation premises (open/semi -open) with compliance to 60% utilization capacity/area WITH supervisory control. Employee attendance is not more than 60% of the workforce covering management and operations.The operation of all open (outdoor) and semi -open commercial sports and recreation facilities including public swimming pools/sports & water recreation premises (open/semi-open) is subject to the Local Authority (PBT)The operation of all indoor sports and recreation facilities is RESTRICTED for necessary management purposes (finance, maintenance and the like) only with compliance not exceeding 30% of the workforce including management and operations.Centralized training programs including tournaments or quarantined closed matches conducted by the National Sports Council (MSN) will be conducted via Camp Based Learning.Centralized quarantined training programs conducted by State Sports Councils will be conducted via Camp Based Learning.Quarantine-based training program for teams in the Malaysian Football League (MFL) using the Camp Based Training model. The participation of Malaysian athletes/coaches/officials/ technicians to tournaments or competitions or matches abroad is SUBJECT to the approval of the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) WITH the support of KBS/ MSN.
Creative industry
Development and broadcasting of creative content by recording or live broadcast including animation, filming, drama, promotion, sitcoms and the like, including dance activities, theater arts, musical arts, cultural performances and heritage as well as the art of music are not allowed except for individual talk and live streaming.Recorded broadcasts or live broadcasts of programs in the form of information delivery (other than entertainment) such as news, forums, talks are allowed.Filming outside the studio (outdoor) is allowed with strict compliance with SOPs issued by the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (FINAS).
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Other Activities
Picnic and camping activities for individuals who have not been fully vaccinated are not permitted.
List Of Essential Services Allowed To Operate
Food and beverages (including animal feed).Health and medical care including dietary supplements, care products as well as veterinary clinics and services.Water.Energy.Security (security and safety), defence, emergency, welfare, and humanitarian aid.Solid waste management, public cleaning/sanitation and sewerage.Transportation by land, water, or air.Port, shipyard, and airport services and operations, including loading, cargo handling and piloting, and the storage or packing of commodities.Communications including media, telecommunications, and internet, post and courier services as well as broadcasting (for the purposes of news and alike).Banking, insurance, takaful, and capital markets.Pawnshops and community credit facilities.E-commerce and information technology.Production, distillation, storage, supply, and distribution of fuels and lubricants.Hotels and accommodation.Construction.Forestry and wildlife services (limited to enforcement).Legislation and the judiciary.Lawyers and commissioners of oaths.Accounting services.Professional services and consultants (subject to professional body regulatory authority)Logistics limited to delivering necessary services
List Of Essential Services By Sector
Production (worker capacity 80%)
Aerospace (components and maintenance, repair and overhaul – MRO).Food and beverages.Packaging and printing materials related to essential services sector.Personal care items and detergents.Health care and medical products.Personal care items, personal protective equipment (PPE) including rubber gloves and fire safety equipment.Components for medical devices.Electrical and electronics (crucial to the global economic chain).Oil and gas including petrochemicals and petrochemical products.Machinery and equipment.Textiles for PPE production.Production, distillation, storage, supply and distribution of fuels and lubricants.Automotive (vehicles and components)CeramicCementRubberIronSteelFurniture factory for export purposes
Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantation and Commodities (Optimal Capacity)

Agriculture, fisheries and livestock and their chains.Plantations and commodities and their chains (oil palm, rubber, pepper, cocoa, timber, kenaf, biodiesel and agricultural commodity certification)Small-scale logging activities are subject to the SOP of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA)

Construction
Maintenance and repair works.Public infrastructure construction works.Construction work works that have the accommodation of approved workers on the construction site.Construction works placing workers in approved Centralized Workers Quarters (CLQ).Construction works carried out by contractors G1, G2, G3 or G4.Renovation works for individual residential houses / buildings.Land survey work.Government Funded Project construction works.Professional services/ consultants involved with the construction sector10.Services in the supply chain involved for construction works allowed to operate.Site preparation works such as land surveying, earthworks, marking and site clearing.Road and highway construction works.
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Distribution Trade
Without Vaccine Requirements
Shopping complexes INCLUDING supermarkets, hypermarkets and departmental stores AND all necessary services are listed Supermarkets and hypermarketsDepartmental storesPharmacy, personal care, convenience store and mini martRestaurantsLaundry (including self -service)Pet care and pet food storesShop for spectacles and optical goodsHardware storeE-commerce (all product categories)Wholesale and distribution (all categories of necessary service products only)Book and stationery storesComputer and telecommunication storesElectrical goods storesBarber shop (basic barber service only)Beauty center/ salon (basic barber service only)Vehicle wash shopsVehicle workshop, maintenance and spare partsOther Specialty Retail Stores (gas stations)
Full vaccination required
Photographic goods store and photographic servicesUsed goods storeFlower shop and nurseryHandicraft and souvenir shopAntique shopToy storeCarpet storeCreative content store and creative industry equipmentOutdoor equipment store (including camping, fishing equipment, etc.)Cosmetics, skin care and perfume storesTobacco stores (including vape and electronic cigarettes)Household goods and kitchen equipment storeFurniture storesSports equipment storeVehicle accessories storeVehicle distribution and sales centerClothing, fashion and accessories storeJewelry store
Others
Such services, works, industries and businesses as may be determined by the Government after consultation with the authorities regulating such services, works, industries and businesses.
ANY ACTIVITIES NOT LISTED IN THE LATEST SOP ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Negative List – prohibited activities
Economic activities
Spas, reflexology centres, massage centres, wellness centres, as well as manicure and pedicure services.Cyber cafes and internet centres.Driving school/centre, maritime, and aviation training centres.Photography.Casinos, horse race tracks, and lottery centres.Alcohol breweries and liquor stores.
Social activities
Formal or informal, governments or public sector events.Social events such as; ‘kenduri’ or feasts, festive celebrations, engagement parties, wedding receptions, Aqiqah, Tahlil, and ‘doa selamat’ events, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, retreats, and other social gatherings.Having guests or visitors at one’s residence, except, in cases of emergencies or for item deliveries.Face-to-face seminars, workshops, courses, training, conferences, talks, exhibitions and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE).
Tourism and cultural activities
Public tourist attractions such as; zoos, farms, aquariums, edutainment centres, extreme, adventure, nature parks, and others.Art, cultural and heritage centres such as; museums, libraries, art galleries or cultural heritage villages, performance stages, and others.Theme parks, family entertainment centres, indoor playgrounds and karaoke places.Tourism activities across district or state boundaries.Cross-district tourism activities for individuals who have not been fully vaccinated.International and domestic tourism activities by locals and domestic tourism activities involving foreigners entering Malaysia.
Sports & recreation activities
All team and contact sports and recreational activities.All indoor sports and recreational activities.The attendance of an audience or supporters at a sports or recreational venue.Organizing local and international tournaments or competitions or matches EXCEPT indoor or indoor competitions / tournaments organized by MSN and league matches of teams under MFL.Sports and recreational activities conducted outside of or across PPN enforcement areas, EXCEPT with permission from PDRM.
Creative industry
Performances at hotel lounges.Indoor or outdoor busking (except at PPVs).Activities at nightclubs or pub.Activities at the cinema.Indoor filming.
Other prohibited activities
Any activities that causes mass gatherings, that can hinder physical distancing and compliance with orders by the Health Department Director.Other matters will be determined by the government from time to time.

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Can M’sian Media Republish Your Social Media Posts Without Your Permission?

Media organisations such as ourselves often pick up on local online conversations and share them to illustrate public opinion or spark discussions.
This can range from a frustrated rant against another person to a concerned post about littering in the neighborhood.
The problem arises when people make social media postings without anticipating it to “go viral”, shared and discussed much further than the original poster’s own circle of friends.
Suddenly, they find that local media publications have picked up on their posts, and belatedly realized that maybe they didn’t want that information presented to the general public after all.
Which raises the question: Can the media republish your social media posts without your permission?
In a nutshell: Yes.
Each social media network operates on the fair use policy.
While the original content you create is technically copyrighted to you, the fair use policy allows other to use your copyrighted work without permission in certain circumstances.

A lot of Twitter content is commentary, response, and criticism of other original content, which falls under the fair use policy.(Picture credit: Twitter)

These examples commonly include: criticism, commentary, teaching, research, announcements, and news reporting.
More often than not, news portals do not claim the content as their own, and are instead reporting the issue with credit back to the original poster, which makes it fair use.
And because everything on social media is pretty much public, even if you have privacy settings turned on, the media is under no obligation to “ask your permission” to report your content.
TRP, as a general rule, tries to reach out to the original poster for permission before publishing our stories, but it is not an obligation and other media companies may not follow that practice.

But we do try, though.(Picture credit: imgflip)

This is true even if your posts are set to “friends only” or if it was posted in a private group chat.
The fact of the matter is that social media is not considered a private network.
Caution must be exercised when you post anything on social media. Even Whatsapp’s terms and conditions highlight this by placing the responsibility of shared content on its users.

Whatsapp’s direct messaging and encryption lulls users into thinking that their conversations will be private- but the other party in the conversation can simply screenshot and share the information.(Picture credit: Whatsapp)

So what does this mean for you?
Essentially, everyone just needs to exercise caution regarding what they post. Think twice before you hit publish.
Would you be okay if your relatives saw the post? What about your coworkers? Your boss? Or even some other Malaysian living in another city?
Remember: Social media is fun, but it’s also a responsibility, and nothing is ever private forever.

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Research: Durian can prevent tooth decay

Anyone else here traumatised by the dentist?
The scary scrubs, the terrifying sound of the drill and… drool EVERYWHERE.

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Well, thereâ€™s some good news for the dentist-fearing, durian
loving population…
Durian can help prevent tooth decay!
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This pungently powerful news is brought by researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Chulalongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand.
Their research explored the possibility of using the King of Fruits as a mouth disinfectant. A gel extracted from the rind of a durian was tested for its ability to inhibit growth of bacteria in lab rats.

What they found was that the durian gel was as effective as 0.2%
chlorhexidine, a disinfectant commonly featured in mouth rinses.
They also found that the gel showed a reduction in compounds
responsible for bad breath in humans, such as hydrogen sulfide, methyl
mercaptan, and dimethyl sulphide,
Soâ€¦ the stinkiest food on earth can get rid of stinky breath!
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You know what this means right?
And to all you brave durian lovers, you can even try out durian beer, durian bubble tea, and durian burger for some extra thorny protection!


Love ghosts, haunted houses & all things spooky? Mâ€™siaâ€™s BIGGEST Halloween fear festival is BACK at Sunway Lagoon!

Do you know what month it is?
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Yes, itâ€™s October. The spookiest month of the year.
The best month for Malaysians tbh. We grew up hearing so many tales of orang minyaks, pontianaks and orang bunians that sharing â€œhow-not-to-get-hauntedâ€ tips is a national habit.
So if youâ€™re one of the brave hearted ones who LOVE ghosts, haunted houses and all things spooky…
Malaysiaâ€™s SCARIEST Halloween festival is BACK in Sunway Lagoon!

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You heard that right, Nights of Frights returns for the 7th year to send shivers down your spine in Malaysiaâ€™s BIGGEST festival of fear.
Hereâ€™s 5 hair raising fear factors that you can look forward to at Nights of Frights 7 (NOF7):
1. Scary shark du du du du du
No baby sharks, but all scary sharks here at SHARKNADO
ALIVE!
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Yes, Sharknado as in that ridiculous horror/comedy movie
about a tornado of sharks is now a themed attraction at NOF7.
Itâ€™s the worldâ€™s FIRST Sharknado walk-through themed attraction. So youâ€™ll get to be part of the elite horror/comedy fans to experience the absurdity of sharks dropping in from nowhere to rip your limbs apart on a Hollywood soundstage.

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Good luck getting the Baby Shark tune out of your head though.
Sorry not sorry!
Killer Fashion
Apparently serving looks CAN kill in the Horrorjuku in UV3D  haunted house.
A replica of the deadly Angoscia fashion house, it relives the infamous tales of the models who disappeared after modelling for the Italian designerâ€™s Harajuku Gothic designs.

Image for illustration purposes only.(Credit: Satoko Kawasaki/The Japan Times)

So be prepared for lifeless, doe-eyed beauties whose souls now haunt the mannequins to haunt YOU!
Meet Pennywise IRL
You screamed yourself hoarse in movie theatres and spilled
popcorn everywhere at the jump scares.
But that was from the safe comfort of a cinema hall. Now, you can meet the Hollywood horrors in real life at the Horrorwood Studiosfor an ACTUAL jumpscare!

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Try not to wet yourself when you meet Ghost Face, Freddy Krueger or Pennywise, ok!
Walk of fearâ€¦
Put your Malaysian fear of snatch thieves to good use while walking on the street at the Scare Zones.
While walking towards Pennywise in Horrowood Studios, youâ€™ll
have to go through Slasher Street where some of Holloywoodâ€™s most famous
killers lay waiting for their next victim (pretty much like a snatch thief
la).

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These reflexes will be put to the test again as zombie pirates
and sirens try to lure you to your doom at Sirenâ€™s Cove.
Horror shows
We get it, with so much scaring happening, your pounding
heart needs a break. Which is why thereâ€™s a slew of horror shows taking place
throughout the night.
Mummies, magic, evil spirits and even an art rave for all
you spooky fans to jump about in excitement (instead of fear)!
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Altogether, NOF7 has 8 haunted houses, 1 haunted
theatre, 2 scare zones, 11 thrilling rides and 2 show
stages.

Thatâ€™s a LOT happening for just a RM79 ticket that also comes with a Blood Bag or Devilâ€™s Horn. But if you want to beat the queues with an express pass, the Combo Package will rescue you at only RM158 (which includes admission and gift).

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Face your biggest fear every Friday to Sunday night from 7.30pm to 11.30pm at Sunway Lagoon this month. NOF7 will scare its last on 3rd November 2019.
So go get the tickets to Malaysiaâ€™s BIGGEST festival of fear HERE!
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[Watch] “Ayah Don’t Go” Kids Cry To Stop Soldier Dad From Leaving For Duty

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Netizens felt bittersweet when a video of children throwing tantrums as their military dad leaves for duty went viral online.

The 43-second clip, believed to have been captured by a close family member at the front gates of their home, saw three kids trying to stop their father, who was dressed in the signature Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) uniform, from leaving on his motorcycle.
By the looks of the backpack he had on his back and a bucket full of supplies he was carrying, it’s surmised that the soldier would be going away for a while.
The eldest of the three kids appeared most distraught by her father leaving – crying her heart out and asking the “Ayah” not to go.
Apparently, the “Kakak” just got home from school and saw that her dad was leaving for work.
She even tried to take away and keep her father’s belongings and got one of her younger siblings riled up to stop their dad too.
Meanwhile, the dad was seen trying his best to console his kids.
The video triggered netizens to show empathy towards the family, the kids and the father who was diligently heading for duty as a frontliner.
“She didn’t get the bucket, so she took her dad’s cap. It’s funny, but also sad,” wrote one commenter.
“A father’s service to his family and his country,” said another.
Meanwhile, others prayed for the family’s safety and prosperity.
“May God reward you for your sacrifices,” one commenter noted.
Catch the video, here, on Facebook.

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“They Were Not Reluctant”: Rohingya Refugees Fully Cooperative For Covid-19 Testing

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There were 178,980 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) by the end of February 2020.
These refugees are not among those specified to receive assistance under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package. They rely on their daily wages which are now uncertain due to Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing movement control order (MCO).
They are suffering to get basic food supply and are almost cut off from getting sources of income to continue their livelihoods. Many of them live in crowded settlements with no ability to social distance or isolate those who get sick, which makes them especially vulnerable to the virus.
Refugees reading a prayer after receiving donated food packs and meals. (Credit: Jules Ong/Facebook)
In addition to this, there have been viral claims that busloads of them attended the Sri Petaling tabligh event and that these attendees are not coming forward to be tested for fear of being arrested.
However, the truth is far from what has been claimed.
Facebook user Jules Rahman Ong shared online how he had the opportunity to follow the Rohingya community leader in Selayang, Ustaz Rafik Ismail, for a day.
At the testing facility, each person is separated by at least 1.5m and each take turns to fill up a document before the swab. (Credit: Jules Ong/Facebook)
Jules told of how the Ustaz took 21 Rohingyaâ€™s for their second round of Covid-19 tests. They are among those who had attended the tabligh event at Sri Petaling mosque. Around 95 of them had already been tested two weeks before.
Despite rumours that over 2,000 of them had gone for the event, Ustaz Rafik clarified that not many refugees have the luxury to take several days off work for such a thing.
They may be in the hundreds from other places as well, but not that many refugees have the “luxury” to spend a few days there without working. And they were not reluctant, as soon as there was assurance they will not be arrested.Jules Rahman Ong via Facebook
According to Jules, Ustaz Rafik told him that one person in the community had tested positive, so now everyone who had contact with that individual had to be retested. Speaking to one of the tabligh attendees in the community, Jules was told that they didnâ€™t know about the virus when they went for the event.
RELA front-liners were there to assist and make sure everyone followed orders. (Credit: Jules Ong/Facebook)
It wasnâ€™t announced at the mosque and they were only informed once they returned.
At the testing centre, held in the multipurpose hall, Dewan Komuniti Batu Muda, Selayang, Jules reported that the testing process was very organised and both foreigners and locals were treated exactly the same by health officials.
Each person is separated by at least 1.5m and each take turns to fill up a document before the swab. The healthcare workers wore protective plastic suits.Jules Rahman Ong via Facebook
He also shared that RELA officers were seen maintaining order and made sure everyone followed the standard operating procedure (SOP). Meanwhile, refugees who could read and write helped those who couldn’t.
Refugees who could read and write helped those who couldn’t. (Credit: Jules Ong/Facebook)
According to a UNHCR spokesman, their hotlines have been receiving between 50 and 70 calls a day.
Nearly half the calls are related to Covid-19, such as where and how to get screened, what the cost is, and other questions on the disease which are answered by trained staff members.UNHCR spokesman via New Straits Times
No matter how long we social distance or how many times we wash our hands in a day, Malaysia canâ€™t effectively combat Covid-19 if migrants, stateless people, and refugees are unable to get healthcare due to lack of funds, discrimination, or fear of arrest and deportation.
The Ministry of Healthâ€™s move to provide free tests for all Malaysians and foreigners is a commendable and necessary step.
This pandemic exposes our neglect of certain groups in society and make it glaring our lack of care and compassion for marginalised groups. This is the time to make amends.Jules Rahman Ong to TRP
Of the 178,980 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR, a total of 154,080 are from Myanmar, while 24,900 are from Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia Syria, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq and Palestine.
Take a look at Jules’ original Facebook post below:

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Power To Call For Parliament With PM & Cabinet, Not Agong, Says Constitutional Lawyer

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Only the Prime Minister and the Cabinet has the power to reconvene the Parliament, not the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA), according to lawyer, Lim Wei Jiet.

Citing the Federal Constitution, Lim said that although Article 55 states that “the Yang di-Pertuan Agong shall from time to time summon Parliament and shall not allow six months to elapse,” the King can only act on the advice of the Prime Minister or the Cabinet as stated in Article 40(1A).
He also mentioned in a blog post that there are only 3 specified exceptions to this rule, whereby the YDPA is able to exercise his own discretion as listed in Article 40(2):
the appointment of the PMwithholding consent for a request to dissolve Parliament requisition of a meeting of the Conference of Rulers concerned solely with the privileges, position, honours and dignities of Their Royal Highnesses
Although the YDPA may act on his own discretion, according to Article 40(2), Lim said that the phrase “in any other case mentioned in the Constitution” is written after the Article, which means that it’s for “any other case that are explicitly mentioned” – a view which he shares with Universiti Malaya’s (UM) Datuk Prof Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi.
For example, Article 139(4) which states that members of the Public Services Commission shall be appointed by “the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in his discretion but after considering the advice of the Prime Minister and after consultation with the Conference of Rulers…”.Constitutional Lawyer Lim Wei Jiet
What about the current Emergency
Lim mentioned that although there are those of the view that the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 – in particular Section 14 and Section 18 – delegates the power to reconvene Parliament to the YDPA himself, he countered this argument by saying that it doesn’t work that way.
He said that Section 14 doesn’t nullify Article 40(1A) of the Constitution and added that similarly worded provisions under the Constitution exists, but it has always been understood that the YDPA will act on the advice of the PM in each of such instances.
If such an opinion holds weight, he said, it would create an illogical and unwholesome state of affairs in Executive governance during the Emergency.
Under the same Ordinance, the YDPA is phrased to have the power to take temporary possession of property (Section 3), demand the use of resources from private entities (Section 4) and to make regulations to give into effect the Ordinance (Section 16). Surely, such powers are not meant to be exercised by the YDPA himself using his own discretion? Clearly, it is the PM/Cabinet which exercises such executive functions. All of such powers under the Ordinance were enacted with Article 40(1A) in mind – and Section 14 is no exception.Constitutional Lawyer Lim Wei Jiet
The last point that he made was the acknowledgment from the YPDA that Parliament can only be summoned by His Royal Highness upon the advice of the PM.
Paragraph 3 of the Palace’s statement dated 24th February 2021 (issued after the Ordinance in January 2021) is self-explanatory = “sebagaimana yang difikirkan sesuai oleh Seri Paduka Baginda atas nasihat Perdana Menteri”Constitutional Lawyer Lim Wei Jiet
Or in English: “When the YDPA sees fit based on the advice of the Prime Minister”.

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Peja The ‘White Knight’ To Lee Zii Jia’s Rescue

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Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu could rescue Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) outcast Lee Zii Jia.

He said the issue between BAM and Lee Zii Jia is not something that the people want to see at this point in time.
Urging BAM and Lee to try their best to find a solution, the former Perak MB – commonly referred to as Peja – will meet both sides in an attempt to resolve the crisis.
We should not risk the future of Malaysia’s players and position on the international badminton stage.Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu on the BAM – Lee impasse

READ MORE: Lee Zii Jia Changes Profile Picture To Black, Netizens Bombard BAM On Social Media
 A Propensity For Gaffes
With no clear solution in sight to the ongoing saga, and Peja’s own track record not being what it should be, badminton fans have expressed their frustration.
Fans dug up past unresolved issues in the national badminton scene, while some lamented there simply isn’t any turning back now as Lee is being punished.
Known for his gruff demeanour and cutting remarks, the short-lived advisor to the prime minister was ruffling feathers long before he was appointed to the ministry.
Needless to say, fans were also quick to remind Peja of the lack of tact in his choice of words.

His faux pass also included a TikTok video showing him enjoying a meal of curry noodles at his office in Putrajaya.
Peja, who was the Prime Minister’s Special Adviser at that time, invited a barrage of criticism and anger from netizens.
Video TikTok memaparkan Penasihat Khas Perdana Menteri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, menikmati hidangan mee kari di pejabatnya di Putrajaya, mengundang kecaman. https://t.co/1W8obax4md— santaiINFO (@santai_tv) August 13, 2021
Peja also committed a glaring gaffe during the recent floods.
READ MORE: Did This Ministry Just “Steal” Flood Volunteer’s Hard Work For Social Media Clout?
It did not help that he had just admitted to not understanding athletics.
Badminton fans will be worried about him producing another calamitous gaffe, but a solid performance in the BAM-Lee saga will go a long way to proving his doubters wrong.

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Malaysia-Singapore Borders Fully Reopen On 1 April, No More Testing And Quarantine

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Malaysia will start entering the endemic phase on 1 April 2022 and the borders between Malaysia and Singapore will be fully reopened on the same day.

With the new SOPs, those who are fully vaccinated and travelling between both countries using the Causeway and Second Link don’t need to quarantine and don’t need to do any pre-departure or on-arrival Covid-19 testing.
PM @IsmailSabri60 & PM @leehsienloong have announced full border opening effective 1 April between Malaysia & Singapore. Crucially, the land border will open fully for vaccinated travellers, to all vehicles – no tests, no quarantine, no quota. #ReopeningSafely pic.twitter.com/7UTfUsAGbN— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) March 24, 2022
Travellers who are travelling by air also don’t need to perform on-arrival tests and quarantine.
However, they still need to perform an RTK-Antigen test two days before departure.

What about travelling to and from Thailand?
Thailand is only accepting tourists instead of frequent travellers for now. The two borders – Bukit Kayu Hitam – Sadao and Wang Kelian – Wang Prachan – will fully reopen for tourists on 1 April.
Travellers from Thailand to Malaysia need to follow the existing SOPs which require a pre-departure PCR test and an on-arrival RTK Antigen test.
According to Malay Mail, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expects all land border entry points with Malaysia to reopen by 1 May 2022.
Do you need travel insurance?
Travellers were required to have travel insurance prior to this announcement.
According to the Singaporean government, travel insurance for Covid-19 is still required for short-term visitors.
For now, travellers need a little more documentation before they can cross the borders.
READ MORE: Here’s Our Step-By-Step Guide To Travel Easy Across The Causeway To Singapore

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North Korea Banned Its People From Laughing, Drinking And Shopping: Here’s Why

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North Korean citizens are banned from laughing, drinking and shopping starting from Friday.

The ban is part of 11-day mourning to remember the 10th anniversary of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, the father of Kim Jong Un.
The Telegraph quoted Radio Free Asia as saying that, according to a North Korean from the northeastern border city of Sinuiju, North Koreans are not allowed to drink alcohol, laugh or engage in leisure activities during the mourning period.
Speaking on a condition of anonymity, the source added that if anyone’s family passed away during the mourning period, they are forbidden to cry out loud and the body must be taken out once the mourning period has ended.
People cannot even celebrate their own birthdays if they fall within the mourning period.A North Korean who spoke on a condition of anonymity to Radio Free Asia
The source added that in the past, many people were arrested for drinking or being drunk during the mourning period.
Accordingly, they were arrested and dealt with as if they were ideological criminals.
A Korean People’s Army (KPA) soldier stands at the entrance to a ‘Kimjongilia’ flower exhibition celebrating the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang on February 14, 2019. (Credit: AFP)
After the ban was reported, it triggered heated discussion among netizens.
Some said that it was really too difficult for North Koreans, while others are of the opinion that these are the laws of other countries and there is nothing wrong with mourning former leaders.
Remembering A Dictator
Kim Jong-il ruled North Korea for 17 years until his death on 17 December 2011.
He took over the Kim family dynasty from his father and North Korea founder Kim Il-sung.
Then North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, left, and his son and now leader, Kim Jong Un, attend a military parade marking the 65th anniversary of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea, in Pyongyang, North Korea, October 10, 2010. (Credit: 2010 Kyodo News via AP)
According to the Associated Press, a siren blared for three minutes at midday on Friday and North Koreans fell silent and bowed in respect for Kim Jong-il.
National flags were lowered to half-staff as North Koreans gathered in a large crowd at Pyongyang’s Mansu Hill.
They paid respect to Kim Jong-il by laying flowers and bowing before giant statues of him and his father.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported that North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un gathered with hundreds of officials at a ceremony outside the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang.
The embalmed bodies of his father and grandfather are kept there under the glass.
Newspapers, which are controlled by the North Korean government – also published articles that lavished praise on Kim Jong-il.
The Malaysian Connection
Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who was killed in Malaysia in 2017. (Credit: Reuters)
Many Malaysians got acquainted with the Kim dynasty when Kim Jong-il’s eldest son Kim Jong-nam was killed at KLIA2 in February 2017.
Kim Jong-nam was a one-time heir to the North Korean leadership but had since fallen out of favour with his powerful family.
After his death, it was reported that he was a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) spy.
READ MORE: Kim Jong Un’s half-brother murdered in Malaysia was a CIA spy!
Two women were charged with poisoning Kim Jong-nam by smearing his face with liquid VX, a banned chemical weapon.
Malaysia released Doan Thi Huong, who is Vietnamese, in May, and Indonesian Siti Aisyah in March 2019.

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“Please Don’t, He’s My Dad” Girl Protects Abusive Father After Angry Samaritan Beats Him Up

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In a disheartening video shared online, the father of a 4-year-old girl who was recently found begging on the streets of Kuala Lumpur was caught in the act of hitting the child after he was confronted and beaten up by a disgruntled citizen.

Netizens were taken aback by viral footage of the father slapping the child after he himself was hit by a man who appeared to be angry at him for leaving the girl unattended on the city streets at night.
“If you leave this girl again, you’re dead!” yelled the man behind the camera, warning the father to take better care of his kid besides accusing him of being a drunk and a drug addict.
Despite being hit by her father, the little girl had stepped in to protect him when the samaritan continued to beat him up and threatened to call the police for what he had done to the child.
“Please don’t, he’s my dad,” said the girl crying with her father laying at her bare feet.

The kind shopkeper
(Credit: aya_kl6 via TikTok)
A series of videos posted on TikTok by user aya_kl6 shows one man’s interaction with a girl who he calls Aishah, and is believed to be the same girl in the viral video.
The man was understood to be a shopkeeper at a local convenience store where the girl frequents and refers to her as his regular customer.
  @aya_kl6  ♬ original sound  – aya kl 0836
Aishah and the man appeared to be close – with him seen brushing and fixing the girls hair and them conversing with one another.
“I want to be your mom, your dad and love you. I don’t have parents myself you know?” said the man in one of the videos as the girl tells him stories of her family.
  @aya_kl6  ♬ original sound  – aya kl 0836
The man at one point even tried to take the girl home with him, but she refused to leave her father’s side.
  @aya_kl6  ♬ original sound  – aya kl 0836
News of the girl’s abuse was recently braught to light when a Welfare Department officer found her abandoned in Chow Kit.
Bukit Aman Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division (D11) Principal Assistant Director Siti Kamsiah Hassan previously said that the authorities have been made aware of the case and are actively searching for the girl and the father’s whereabouts.
Read More: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Abandoned, Abused & Begging On The Streets Of KL

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PDRM Busts Illegal Cigarette Ops, Authorities Warn Of Tighter Crackdowns

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Plainclothes policemen raided a nondescript building at an unnamed port in an crackdown operation on illegal cigarettes. The sting was carried out based on reliable information from tipsters.

Two men, who are suspected of being lookout personnel for the smuggling syndicate, were arrested on the spot during the surprise raid. According to Sin Chew, the police have been tracking this syndicate for the last two years.
227 boxes of illegal cigarettes and a truck were seized as well. Police estimate the total value of the seized illegal goods at RM2.749 million.
The illegal goods were on the way to being shipped to Klang, Shah Alam, and Kuala Selangor.
Thousands of cigarettes on their way to being smuggled.(Credit: Sayuti Zainudin/Hari Anggara via Malay Mail)
Apparently, the illegal operation set up base near the port for ease of smuggling both via land and sea. In fact, their smuggling operation is so broad that it is understood that they deal their business online as well!
Ops Kontraban In A Bid To Stop Smuggling Activities
Law enforcement have been conducting Ops Kontraban since January this year, and have carried out dozens of stings under this operation in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor.
Over 100 people have been arrested in this operation, with all of them involved in the illegal activity of smuggling contraband items including cigarettes.
Tobacco and alcohol are two of the most common smuggled goods that evade taxes, though law enforcement agencies continue to investigate and actively crack down on these illegal markets.
Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail
Illegal cigarettes are often made of inferior quality, repackaged and sold at low prices. Oftentimes, other substances are also mixed into the tobacco, which can cause untold health issues in addition to existing health risks from tobacco use.
A Hit To The Country’s Coffers
The big problem is that illegal cigarettes evade taxation, which costs the country up to RM5 billion in lost tax revenue each year.
In fact, investigations show that Malaysia is the global “illegal cigarette powerhouse”, as such illegal activities are rampant.
Legal cigarettes are suffering a loss of sales as smokers turn to illegal means.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
In fact, former IGP Tan Sri Musa Hassan pointed out that many smokers in Malaysia have switched to illegal cigarettes as legal cigarettes are deemed ‘too expensive’.
Since illegal cigarettes now cost less than legal cigarettes, smokers are turning to the smuggled goods. Naturally, sales of legal cigarettes with levied taxes suffer.
Although the World Health Organization’s stance on tobacco control is to increase the price of cigarettes to reduce the purchase and consumption of cigarettes, statistics from many countries where a significant population smokes show that this “prohibition and levy” method has done little to dissuade smokers.
Disturbingly, it has instead seen a growing population of teenagers and women who smoke.
Young people are also picking e-cigarettes such as vape as well.(Credit:  Don Delfin Almonte/ Landovan via Unsplash)
Ultimately, Malaysia will not be increasing taxes on cigarettes. In the Budget 2022 as announced by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, only e-cigarette liquid or paste (such as the kind used for vapes) were levied with a domestic tax.
Kastam Not Playin’ No Mo’
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) is not taking the issue lightly either. They have declared war on all illegal cigrattes, tobacco, and alcohol.
JKDM will crackdown on merchants and syndicates selling these illegal substances. Any persons caught selling these illicit cigarettes and alcohol will be arrested immediately. Ignorance of the law excuses no one, and anyone arrested will not be able to claim ignorance for leniency.
Customs officers have their eye out for illegal goods being moved across our borders.(Credit: Malay Mail/Miera Zulyana)
Additionally, Musa Hassan noted that PDRM, together with JKDM, will tighten border inspections to halt smuggling activities through Malaysian borders.
Still, it’s a risky job. Syndicates do not like it when law enforcement officers get invovled to stop the illegal activites, and officers have had physical altercations with smugglers while doing their job.
Water You Doing With Those Cigs?
Musa Hassan also says that these illegal supply chains, usually shipped over water, often consists of many individuals. Some may belong to foreign criminal rings, but sometimes local Malaysians such as fishermen are also involved in running the supply chain.
Smaller piers with long, extended coastlines are perfect areas for smugglers to carry out their illegal operations. Musa Hassan brings up Johor as an example, which has many small piers where smugglers will offload their illegal load.
In East Malaysia, syndicates also abuse ‘barter trade’ to smuggle illegal cigarettes into Malaysia, hence removing the risk of a cash or paper trail.
Some of these containers could contain smuggled goods.(Credit: Cameron Venti/Unsplash)
Usually, the boats used in these sort of smuggling activities are repurposed passenger boats, fishing boats, and even freighters. Smuggled goods would be hidden within certain areas of the ship in an attempt to elude notice.
Occasionally, crackdown operations receive a breakthrough thanks to information from whistleblowers who turn on their criminal organization over disagreements of profits.
Landlords Renting Property For Illegal Business Can Be Charged Too
Additionally, Musa Hassan also warned all property owners to learn what kind of business is conducted on their legal property.
If a shoplot or warehouse is raided for running illegal businesses, the legal landlord can also face legal action for allowing such activities to happen on their property.
Police with illegal alcohol seized from a raid.(Credit: Region Two Marine Police Force/Malay Mail)
Hence, all property owners are urged to conduct background checks on their tenants before renting.
If illegal cigarettes or other substances are found on a property, the legal owner may be charged under Article 135 of the Customs Act 1967. Accordingly, any owner knowingly allowing their property to be used for illegal activites will face a RM100,000 fine, jailtime of at least 6 months to not more than 5 years, or both.

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“We’ll Take Action Against The Parents And Guardians” Perlis Police Wants To Deter Basikal Lajak Activities In The State

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Police have identified several roads in Perlis where basikal lajak (modified bicycle) groups gather for their dangerous acts.

The state’s Police Chief Datuk Surina Saad said one of the locations identified as often the focus is near a fast-food restaurant in Jalan Kampung Bakau-Padang Behor.
She was quoted by Harian Metro as saying that the police will take action against the group of Mat Lajak involved, including their parents and guardians.
The use of climbing bikes is indeed not allowed, and if caught, we will take action, including against the parents and guardians of the child or the individual concerned.Perlis Police Chief Datuk Surina Saad on the crackdown against basikal lajak groups.
She said this to reporters after attending the handover ceremony of the new Padang Besar District Police Chief at the Padang Besar District Police Headquarters (IPD) here today.
Public Outcry
The reassurance by the police could not have come at a better time, after the outcry over the sentencing of Sam Ke Ting to six years’ jail and an RM6,000 fine, or six months jail in default.
Sam was punished for dangerous driving, causing the death of eight teenagers riding ‘basikal lajak’ (modified bicycles) in Johor Bahru in 2017.
READ MORE: [Breaking] Sam Ke Ting Allowed To Leave Prison After Public Outrage Over ‘Basikal Lajak’ Court Ruling
Netizens have accused the police of inaction, allowing the Mat Lajak boys to room the roads unhindered and pose a constant threat to motorists.
Hairannya pihak Polis dan JPJ tak pernah pula terserempak atau menangkap geng basikal lajak ni…. pic.twitter.com/l84cItZr9S— Akaun Adik Guna (@kuhaslinda_a1) April 17, 2022
However, the police did take action, especially after Sam’s incident.
Despite that, some feel that the authorities had taken only minimal action.
Feb 18, 2017 – incident involving 8 deathsAug 25, 2017 – Police caught 10 youths with basikal lajak.In other words, 8 deaths will not stop kids from racing on basikal lajak unless the law gets firm with them and their parents.https://t.co/Fgb6bxykI5— BigJoe470 (@BigJoe470) April 15, 2022
They lamented that other Mat Lajak boys continue to carry out their dangerous stunts at night.
READ MORE: Confessions Of An Ex-Mat Lajak; He Moved On From Bicycle To Motorcycle
Some said the only remedy, for now, is to install dashcams in case the Mat Lajak boys cause another accident.
Mana lah tahu, berhenti di traffic light tiba-tiba kena sondol dengan basikal lajak. Kalau ada rear cam, bolehlah cerita dekat balai polis. Kalau tak susah juga nak explain nanti.Ini dashcam + rear cam combo yang dapat rating tinggi di Shopee.Link – https://t.co/iDjRoTZk1R— Roman Akramovich (@SyedAkramin) April 15, 2022

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RM 120 for one date? Netizens weigh in on the true cost of dating in Malaysia

As young but eternally exhausted working adults, itâ€™s really
hard to have a social life let alone a dating life.

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We donâ€™t have the time and most depressingly, we donâ€™t have the money as Twitter user @meinmokhtar pointed out.

Makan for two RM30Wayang for two RM30Bubble tea for two RM30Duit minyak, tol, parking RM30Total RM120
Tudia just a regular date dah cost about RM120. Betul orang cakap, kalau miskin ni jangan la ajk perempuan keluar. Nanti kena kutuk tak gentleman sebab tak belanja. Lol
â€” mein (@meinmokhtar) June 10, 2019

In the tweet which garnered 12,000 retweets, he broke down the price of going on a date in Malaysia and estimated total cost to be RM 120.

Meal for two RM 30Movie for two RM 30Bubble tea for two RM30Petrol/ Tolls/ Parking Fee RM 30Total RM 120
You see, a regular date costs about RM 120. Itâ€™s true what people say. If youâ€™re poor, donâ€™t ask a girl out lah. Otherwise, youâ€™ll be ridiculed for being ungentlemanly for not paying
@meinmokhtar

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His tweet sparked a discussion on the platform as netizens weigh in with advice and examples of their own.

Perks of dating me:
Makan at my house, I’ll make Spaggheti Wayang at my house – netflixBubble tea – replace with Coke and vanilla ice cream on top Duit minyak, tol Rm30Total Rm30 https://t.co/g4Ct4K51yw
â€” Salty (@Blairnath) June 11, 2019

Remove the bubble tea and bring along mineral water, makes u look healthier and also pergi wayang waktu promotion. Or do it equally, if the girl needs to be treated like a queen, she needs to treat u like a king. Divide the bills.
â€” nina (@ninslokiee) June 10, 2019

Makan for two RM20 (on me)Wayang for two RM0 (both tak layan wayang)Mykori for one share two RM20 (her)Duit minyak RM20 (me)Tol RM10 (Her)
TotalRM40 (me)RM30 (her)
Benda boleh jimat… Date mengikut kemampuan.
â€” FMS (@FitmanMalaysia) June 10, 2019

Paling jimat bila keluar for me.
Makan for two Rm15Wayang Rm20 Each a cup Rm 12Duit minyak, parking RM 18Total Rm 55 True story and im the one who pay all.P.s mkn mamak
â€” ZF (@zack_zarif) June 11, 2019

Makan RM80Wayang RM75 (sekali popcorn)Auntie Anne RM30Duit minyak, parking RM30
Jumlah kerugian RM215.
â€” Jardani Jovonovich (@pemberontak111) June 10, 2019

Some even pointed out that RM 30 for two meals is not enough in this day and age:

Makan for two RM30 tu dia makan kau tengok jer kan.
â€” #TeamRayaSebulan (@ajud_hebat) June 10, 2019

Translation: That RM30 meal for two is her eating and you watching right?

Apa benda makan 30 ingit. Makan madam kwan pun for 2 dah 150 wtf
â€” b0sqUe (@d3spb0i_) June 10, 2019

Translation: What do you mean RM 30? Two meals at Madam Kwan is already RM150
This discussion alludes to the rising cost of living in Malaysia along with a decline in the starting salaries for graduates with a basic and Masterâ€™s degree in 2018 as revealed in the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) 2018 Annual Report.
Can’t even buy a nice cup of coffee with RM10
Another 2018 report by BNM also estimates the living wage range for Kuala Lumpur is between RM2,700 and RM6,500 per month. That’s WAYYYY higher that the RM1,100 minimum wage.

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So far, there doesn’t seem to be any serious measures to address this issue. Although, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng was reported saying that government will investigate why the current low inflation does not translate to lower cost of living.
Right now we can only hope for the best and try to get a little more creative with cost-saving dating ideas.

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Like China, Businesses May Still Suffer Even After Reopening Post-MCO

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Malaysia’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up 98.5% of all businesses in the country, and they have been vocal about the paltry economic stimulus package. While the government has promised to review the stimulus package, businesses should probably still prepare for tougher times ahead.
Multinational companies (MNC) working closely with Malaysia’s SMEs may move elsewhere or scale-down operations, which would be another blow to the nation’s working class.
In China, retail outlets and shops quickly reopened after their quarantine period in hopes of regaining business.
However, it turns out that while businesses are in a rush to reopen, customers are opting instead to voluntarily remain indoors or continue online shopping.
After more than 90% of commercial facilities have resumed their businesses, they found “less than half of usual levels” of shoppers. The Chinese citizens are still wary and would prefer to “be safe than sorry”.
The people are also in “money-saving mode”, according to a retail-industry observer. Some have lost their jobs, taken paycuts, or fear layoffs, and reflect that anxiety onto their spending habits.
We should be prepared for long-term change.
The MCO may in fact be extended past 14 April 2020, but even if it isn’t, there’s a high chance many Malaysians will choose to voluntarily cut down on social outings and visiting shopping malls.
Once the MCO is lifted, businesses will be able to resume their usual operations, but will the public resume their usual habits, pre-Covid-19?
Judging by how China’s retail sector has yet to recover, Malaysia may suffer the same fate.

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Don’t Call The ‘Call Man’, Call Allianz Instead!

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If you’ve ever been stuck alone on the road after a crash or when your car suddenly breaks down, you’ll understand that it’s a pretty daunting situation to be in. No clue what to do, and no idea who to call.

Not only that, the numerous cases of “call men” that try their luck at ripping people off at their lowest just adds on to an already difficult situation.
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“Who Has The Cable?” Primary School Student Wants Dad To Pull Strings To Become Class Monitor

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A seemingly upset schoolboy who wanted to be his class monitor pleaded to his father to persuade his teacher to appoint him.

TikTok user @mrjenbastik posted a video of the conversation he had with his son, which went viral on social media and will surely make you sympathise with his son, Fauzan.
“Abang want to become the monitor…but the teacher doesn’t pick me, he picked Aqil Hasif (instead). Aqil Hasif je! (only)” Fauzan told his dad.
When asked why he didn’t volunteer for the post, Fauzan, who has a slow learning disability, said that he is afraid that it will annoy his teacher.
Fauzan then persuaded his father to personally send his teacher a WhatsApp message to change his mind and appoint him as the class monitor instead.
His father tries to console him and jokingly said that upon watching the video, his teacher ‘Cikgu Zaim’ will appoint Fauzan as the class monitor.
  @mrjenbastik Mintak tolong mana yang ada kabel.. 🤣🤣🤣 #sekolah #berandatiktok ♬ original sound  – mrJEN Bastik🇲🇾
Netizens were clearly amused with the video and rallied behind Fauzan to be appointed as the class monitor.
TikTok users also back Fauzan to become the class monitor.
TikTok user @ardazainudin jokingly asked Fauzan’s classmate who had been appointed as the class monitor to step down.
While another user @dr.hadiothman lauded Fauzan’s spirit and foresee that he will make himself known to the whole school in the future.

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