Two UiTM Students Died Because Of Ruptured Blood Vessels In The Head

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Nur Natasya Ezreen Azemi, 22 was found unconscious by her housemate on 8 July at 3 am. She was said to have been working on her coursework at a house she rented in Merbok, Kedah at the time. After 11 hours at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital, on Friday at 2.50pm, Nur Natasya was pronounced dead.

On Saturday at 5am, Muhammad Adham Hazim, 21 crawled to his parents room in their home in Tepoh, Terengganu. His parents heard his calls for help and took him to the Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital. At 10.52pm, he died in the hospital’s ICU.
Both students had four things in common:
Both have been complaining of headaches. Both have been stressed to complete their coursework from home.Both died because of ruptured blood vessels in their head.Both went to Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) – Nur Natasha went to Merbok and Adham went to Jengka.
Was it stress?
On the same Saturday, 10 July, Kosmo reported that the Senior Consultant in Neurology at the Faculty of Medicine, UiTM, Prof Datuk Dr Raymond Azman Ali said that the possibility of blood vessels rupturing due to stress is almost non-existent because the two things are not related to each other.
The story was shared by an administrator of the UiTM Facebook account and was taken down after it received ire from the student community.

The admin has since taken down the post and issued an apology.
Assalamualaikum dan salam sejahtera. Disertakan permohonan maaf secara terbuka saya kepada para pelajar yang mengadu di media sosial tertekan dgn online learning. Diharapkan perkara ini tidak dipanjangkan lagi. Terima kasih. pic.twitter.com/Y5vOmQIBK4— 🇲🇾¯\_(ツ)_/¯ | IDC 🇵🇸 (@awatifanuar) July 10, 2021
However, most students agree that stress from studying remotely is a major factor.
Semoga Allah tempat mereka berdua dalam golongan orang2 yg beriman. I bravely admit that this sem lesson plan are about in a rush especially after sem break because lecturer can't find other proper date for quiz & test , sometimes quiz test are at the same date also . #UiTM pic.twitter.com/0EktFGoI0b— Syazabat_ (@syzabtrsyia) July 10, 2021
This is what stress does to your brain and body in short. I'm not a MD but I try to keep it very clear and concise for people to understand. Yes, related to UiTM students case recently. pic.twitter.com/G6mgNeZ3lK— – nur- ~نور~ 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@Onii__chan) July 10, 2021
UiTM’s response
KENYATAAN MEDIAUiTM AMAT SIMPATI DAN UCAP TAKZIAH#UiTMprihatin#kitajagakita #UiTMdihatiku pic.twitter.com/645R9IItfL— UiTM Official (@uitmofficial) July 11, 2021
On Sunday, 11 July, UiTM issued a press statement, advising students who are in need of internet services and assisted devices to stay at the college or near the campus and added that all assignment dates have been given with ample lead time, while assessment and evaluation activities are extended until August.
At the same time, the Student Affairs Division and Counseling Unit is ready to give advice to any student in need and they are advised to talk to their lecturers, academic advisor, or program lead to solve any issues.
But some say the statement alone is not enough.
pls moderate ur own RPs.whats the point of changing the exam answering time at the VERY last minute?ppl suffer from panic disorder.theres no harm in setting a fixed time and announcing it with proper timing cuz how u expect productivity from students when ur own team is chaotic?— Megan (@xchlsboo) July 11, 2021
Oh come on. Sem ni cakap simpati, kasi rehat, kasi extend due. Sem depan repeat balik all workload. Ada yg sakit, pastu ulang lagi statement simpati.— Anak Masnan (@alikerinting) July 11, 2021
One pointed out that the Student Representative Council had changed Study Week, a week-long holiday for students to catch up, into “Tempoh Cuti Bertenang” to calm the students down.
so after students’ deaths, petitions, uproars everywhere the institution opted to rename the study “week” to “tempoh bertenang”. missed the whole point. https://t.co/VijmbPZZp8 pic.twitter.com/25H5n09Lsl— Nurin Irdina (@nuriirdina) July 11, 2021
The issue runs deep
The truth is, what we see might only the tip of the iceberg that is the issues that UiTM students face during the pandemic, as one person pointed out in a string of Tweets.
Pentadbiran UiTM memang in denial sifatnya.2 tahun lalu, aku bermesyuarat dengan TNC UiTM tentang pelajar B40 yang tak dapat penempatan kolej kediaman sampai terpaksa menumpang masjid.Respon dia? Ini kes isolated. Ataupun pelajar yang tak jumpa pentadbiran untuk mengadu.— ʀɪᴏᴛ (@aliffnaif_) July 12, 2021

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Selangor Bans Alcohol Consumption, Smoking At All Playgrounds And Recreational Parks

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Selangor has become the first state in Malaysia to ban alcohol, cigarettes, and vapes throughout playgrounds and recreational parks in the state. The ban is effective immediately.
What you need to know: Announced by the state’s local government, public transportation and new village development exco Ng Sze Han, he said the ban has been included in the list of offences in the Selangor local councils Parks By-Laws 2005.
The new regulations will be enforced by the local authorities and carry a maximum fine of RM1,000. As a start, offenders may first be given warnings before being issued summons.
Why it matters: According to Ng, Malaysians are becoming more interested in practising a healthy lifestyle. This means that playgrounds and recreational parts are increasingly being frequented by not only children but the elderly as well for sports, recreation and family activities.
Who said what:
For the comfort and health of visitors especially in post Covid-19, the time has come to prohibit the consumption of alcohol and smoking at playgrounds and recreational parks under the Parks By-Laws.Ng Sze Han via Facebook (Translated from BM)
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Dynamic Card Number: The Secret Shield Against Online Scammers

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In the hustle and bustle of Malaysia, scams, data leaks, and credit card fraud are on the rise. It’s like the bad guys are having a field day.

But fear not. Alliance Bank emerges as the ultimate hero, armed with a game-changing solution: the Virtual Credit Card.
So, picture this – you’re chilling at home, sipping on your favourite drink, and the urge to make an online purchase hits you. But wait! You don’t want to risk your precious credit card information falling into the hands of those sneaky cyber crooks. That’s where Alliance Bank’s Visa Virtual Credit Card swoops in to save the day!
But what is a Virtual Credit Card?

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Okay, let’s break it down. A Virtual Credit Card (VCC) is like a digital fortress that shields your real credit card number – like having a secret identity for your credit card. Pretty cool, right?
Instead of exposing your actual credit card number online, you generate a Dynamic Card Number (DCN) with 16 random digits. It’s like sending a secret agent to handle your risky transactions while you relax in your pyjamas.

(Credit: Alliance Bank)
Now, let’s talk about Alliance Bank’s Visa Virtual Credit Card. It’s the digital counterpart of a real credit card, but way cooler. All you gotta do is download the allianceonline mobile app, tap on VCC, provide your deets, and wait for the approval. Once you’re approved, brace yourself for some serious superpowers.

(Credit: Alliance Bank)
With the VCC, you can create a new DCN with just a tap. Want to make a one-time purchase? Click “Create Card Number” then choose “One-Time Card” and you’re good to go. It’s disposable and only lasts for 30 minutes. So, even if sneaky scammers get their grubby hands on your DCN, they won’t be able to use it for their own devious plans. But wait, there’s more!

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You can even set up subscriptions, like Netflix, or e-billings like Air Selangor or TNB bills. You can also set spending limits, choose an expiry date and even colour-coordinate your subscription DCNs. It’s like being the boss of your own digital kingdom!
Here’s another cool thing about Alliance Bank’s Visa Virtual Credit Card – you only get charged with a RM25 SST once a year for your VCC Static Card. So, you can create as many DCNs as you want, and keep those transactions flowing without worrying about extra fees.

(Credit: Alliance Bank)
Oh, and if you ever sense some suspicious activity or just want to play it safe, you can freeze or unfreeze your DCNs instantly through the app. But as an added security feature, you can only use the allianceonline mobile app on 1 device. So, choose the device that will be your primary device.
Tap into the future of financial security

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In a world plagued by scams and frauds, Alliance Bank’s Visa VCC and DCN are the dynamic duos of financial security. They’re like Batman and Robin, but for your financial well-being. With disposable card numbers and the power to freeze or unfreeze them whenever you please, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Online shopping and transactions just got a whole lot safer and easier.
The future is here, and it’s secure, convenient, and oh-so-awesome. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap, embrace the power of the VCC and DCN, and let Alliance Bank be your trusted partner in this thrilling digital adventure. Your financial peace of mind is just a tap away.
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Zen Pinball Party, MasterChef: Let’s Cook!, & Layton’s Mystery Journey Are All Coming To Apple Arcade This Friday

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A virtual pinball, a cooking simulator, and a puzzle adventure by an acclaimed studio are just three of the games that are set to launch on Apple Arcade this Friday (3 August).

MasterChef: Let’s Cook!
By Tilting Point
Pan on Hawaiian Pizza recipe.
MasterChef: Let’s Cook! challenges players to slice, prepare, plate and serve delicious dishes in a fun, unique and fast-paced cooking competition inspired by the world-renowned TV show.
Players will showcase their cooking abilities to become the number one chef as they are matched with other players around the world.
They’ll choose their ingredients, then carve and cook them into delectable dishes to be served with style in fun mini-games.
The MasterChef jury will evaluate their dish based on their performance and speed.
Players will complete and unlock new recipes, challenges, and mini-games along their cooking journey.
The game will also be updated with weekly shows that are in-game events based on specific themes such as Gourmet Burger Show and Spooky Show, among many others.
Discover new creative recipes themed to different seasons and events each week.
Zen Pinball Party
from Zen Studios
MY LITTLE PONY pinball table.
Zen Pinball Party delivers the ultimate pinball experience with carefully crafted tables that are inspired by some of the biggest brands from DreamWorks Animation and Hasbro, as well as popular classic pinball themes.
Players will challenge their friends and family for the highest score on fun and unique tables featuring Trolls, Kung-Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, MY LITTLE PONY, Theatre of Magic, Attack from Mars, and much more.
Layton’s Mystery Journey
from Level-5
Puzzles and mysteries galore!
Layton’s Mystery Journey will have players joining Katrielle Layton in the heart of London, as she becomes embroiled in a casual, comical, quizzical quest, which has its roots in her search for her missing father, Professor Hershel Layton.
Players will be whisked around London’s famous landmarks, from the Houses of Parliament to Tower Bridge, following Kat on her trusty bicycle, solving case after unlikely case, until she unwittingly uncovers the Millionaires’ Conspiracy.
But There’s More!
Two popular titles are joining Apple Arcade soon. One is an adorable arcade hopper, Crossy Road by Hipster Whale, and the other hails from a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.
LEGO Star Wars Battles
From TT Games Brighton and Warner Bros. Games, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games
Father vs son.
Players will master both sides of the Force as they lead their favorite LEGO Star Wars characters into real-time, one-versus-one multiplayer battles.
Players will mix and match characters and vehicles from all eras of the Star Wars galaxy to create unstoppable armies.
Strategy is required to deploy troops and build LEGO towers on the battlefield as they attempt to destroy their opponent’s base either using a deck of light side or dark side armies, each with their own play style.
Featuring content across the saga, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, players can collect iconic heroes and villains such as Luke Skywalker, Rey, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader, along with characters such as Porgs, Stormtroopers, Battle Droids, and a variety of vehicles from AT-ATs to TIE bombers, and even the Millennium Falcon.
As players progress and level up, they will unlock different arenas based on familiar Star Wars locales, including Scarif, Naboo, Hoth, Endor, Geonosis, and more.
What Is Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade is a video game subscription service with more than 180 games that’s available on almost all Apple devices including iPhones (iOS 13or later), Apple TV (tvOS 13 or later) , iPads (iPadOS 13 or later), and Macs (macOS Catalina or later).
It was launched on 19 September 2019 and costs RM19.90 a month or as a part of Apple One.

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This TikToker Makes Coffee And Milo Flavoured Fried Rice And We’re Just Not Into It

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A fusion of flavours for a dish is acceptable. For a drink even, different flavours mashed together can sometimes make an incredible taste. But for the taste of a meal and a drink combined together? Let them just meet each other in our stomachs, not mouths, please.

Recently, a Singaporean TikToker, @ewjeans, made a video of him making fried rice, with quite a peculiar flavour. It’s coffee. Your day to day caffeine dose, in a powdered form. The video went viral with 460K views and 32K likes currently.

  @ewjeans here’s one for all the coffee lovers! ♬ Polaroid Love – ENHYPEN

In his video, he was seen showing the ingredients of his cooking which were sliced onions, diced garlic, a bowl of rice and most importantly, coffee powder (he used the Nescafe Gold one).
Seemingly skilled in the art of the wok, he started off with a classic fried rice recipe, sauteeing onion and garlic in hot oil. After that, he put in rice and beaten eggs.
(Credit: @uwjeans)
He then continues to pour a bit of the brown coffee powder into the already perfect fried rice mix. With a few mixes here and there, the coffee fried rice is ready to be served. Surprisingly, it kinda looks amazing and mouth-watering, to be honest.
Finally, it was time for the final step, the taste test. He plated in nicely and gave his mouth a big spoonful of the dish. Unfortunately, there’s no facial reaction that we’re all waiting for. He just left us hanging with the question: Is it good or not? We guess he left that for our imagination.
(Credit: @uwjeans)
He did mention in his caption that this could be a good idea to cook for your Valentine’s date. Sarcastic or honest? We’ll never know.
Netizens were appalled by his ‘despicable’ abuse of coffee and fried rice. Some even replied to his caption saying this could be a good point for a breakup during Valentines.

Other comments were people being speechless and wondering if he’s in his right mind.

But That’s Not All, He Did It Before With Another Bizzare Flavour – Milo
That was not his first time, ladies and gentleman. This guy is actually creative and decided to try the combination of our favourite chocolate malt drink, Milo with fried rice.
(Credit: @uwjeans)
It actually looked like your regular soy sauce fried rice. Do you think it would taste creamy or oily?
That’s not all, he even did it with Maggi when one of his followers asked him to. It’s called Milo Maggi and by the looks of it, he recommends it. Do you dare to try?
(Credit: @uwjeans)
We gotta hand it to you, it takes guts, creativity and a bit of madness to come out with this eccentric dish.
However, as grateful as we are for the unique perspective, we think we’ll just stick to superior Malaysian food thank you very much.

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Local Man’s Disability Benefits Rejected By PERKESO After Getting Into Road Accident

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UPDATE: PERKESO Responds To Viral Claim, Says Appeal Underway

Social Securities (PERKESO) was created to provide aid to all employees in Malaysia in case of a tragedy at work.
Unfortunately, a local man shared his trouble in getting reparations from PERKESO after getting involved in a road accident last year.
Luahan Hati Seorang Pekerja Kemalangan Jalan Raya Kepada PERKESOPada 10.08.2022 ,saya tlah terlibat kemalangan jalanraya yang hampir meragut nyawa saya semasa pulang bekerja(lengkap berpakaian coverall).tlg retweet gais 🙏🏻@Sivatronoh @PERKESOofficial @AdamAdli @anwaribrahim pic.twitter.com/DFyXikHBUP— Mr Eyriquex™ (@hazreeq88) February 24, 2023
On 10 August 2022, he got into a road accident while coming back from work. He noted that he was wearing work coveralls at the time, an indication that he was truly heading home after work.
He sustained extensive injuries such as bleeding in the brain and broken bones in his left thigh, left hip, and left pinky finger. He also had stitches under his chin, neck injuries, and wounded his left hand.
However, PERKESO allegedly rejected his request for disability benefits because they claimed his conditions did not meet the requirements under Section 2(6) of the Social Securities Act 1969.
He has submitted an appeal to the Social Security Appellate Board (JRKS) and it was scheduled to be discussed on 30 January 2023.
He claimed that he has not heard any decisions from PERKESO representatives. He hopes that PERKESO will approve his application for the disability benefit so that he can undergo rehab and get back to work.
It’s also alleged that his manager has confirmed that he carried out duties related to work when he got into an accident.
His Twitter thread generated an online buzz and it caught the attention of PERKESO. PERKESO on Twitter said that the man’s case wasn’t classified as a work disaster because there was a “detour” of a personal nature at the time of the accident.
PERKESO added that his case has been forwarded to JRKS for further deliberation.
Salam Sejahtera @hazreeq88 Hasil semakan mendapati kes tuan disahkan bukan bencana kerja kerana terdapat lencongan bersifat peribadi semasa kemalangan berlaku. Kes tuan/puan telah dipanjangkan ke bahagian JRKS untuk mendapatkan status keputusan terkini. Terima kasih. SZ— PERKESO Official (@PERKESOofficial) February 24, 2023
Netizens disagreed with PERKESO’s answer and criticised the reasoning behind rejecting the man’s disability benefits claim.
A netizen brought up an old case that was reported in the news where the Appeals Court ruled that trips back to hometowns, even on day offs, are considered “travelling to work.”
Netizens were also confused by PERKESO’s stance since the victim was dressed in work clothes at the time of the accident. They believe PERKESO should just approve the man’s benefits claim.
PERKESO’s reason to reject the benefits claim also made some wonder if everyone is forced to stick to the same route to work in case it’s considered a “detour.”
nak kena bawak pergi mahkamah ke?yang kes ni, dia siap balik rumah mak dia lagi masa off day, boleh menang atas @PERKESOofficial pic.twitter.com/5IEHe4stJ1— Mohd Fahmi Ismail (@Fahmi_Ismail87) February 24, 2023
Majikan dah sahkan, perjalanan mangsa melibatkan urusan kerja. Masih lagi dinafikan hak? Bangunan Perkeso punyalah besar dan gah di Putrajaya, tetapi liat nak bantu rakyat marhaen.— Indera (@inderasakti_kl) February 24, 2023
Pihak PERKESO nak menafikan hak pencarum yang TERPAKSA membayar bulanan kepada PERKESO. Permainan apa yang PERKESO cuba buat ni? Nak pencarum hantar rayuan lagi? Orang tu dah sakit, dah tak boleh kerja. Sistem KUNO apa yang PERKESO guna ni? Management kuat tidur!— Jonzy  🇲🇾 (@iamjonzs) February 24, 2023
Hak alah,approve je la..member nk pakai utk rawatan dan ubat kot bukan nk gi karaoke ke melancong disneyland ke..terang2 bukti member eksiden tu..bukan boleh masuk kubur pun duit tu..berapa sgt kawan tu nk pakai utk treatment medical..— داريل امين (@drl_amn) February 24, 2023
Maknanya kita kena ikut jalan pulang yang telah ditetapkan oleh perkeso? Kalau tak, dikira melencong? Apa bangang sangat entah perkeso ni? Orang tu eksiden hampir mati pun masih lagi takde sifat empathy. Gila betul depa ni. @myksm @DatukSaravanan— ℹ ڤق ڠه (@perdanamentari) February 24, 2023

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5 More Highways To Participate In Open Toll Payment System

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Five more highways have agreed to participate in implementing the open toll payment system that’s set to begin in mid-September.

The five highways are:
Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)SPRINT HighwayShah Alam Expressway (Kesas)SMART TunnelKuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway (MEX)
These highways are in addition to the other six highways, including the Butterworth-Kulim Expressway, which will start accepting credit and debit cards for toll payments.
In total, there will be 11 highways participating in the open toll payment system.
READ MORE: 5 Highway Tolls To Accept Credit And Debit Card Payment
On Facebook, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the open payment system will be implemented in phases involving various concession companies.
Negotiations are still underway by the ministry to ensure a successful implementation of the Multi Lane Fast Flow (MLFF) system.
Nanta said the Sungai Besi Expressway would be the first location for the implementation of the MLFF’s Proof of Concept (POC) at the end of October 2023.
Once the Proof of Concept is evaluated, only then the MLFF system will be implemented on all highways nationwide.
In the meantime, the government is also in negotiations with other concession companies to get the second POC location.

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KPWKM Aware Some Cops Refuse To Accept Domestic Violence Reports, Police Say Cases Are Taken Seriously

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The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is aware that some police personnel still refuse to accept reports of domestic violence lodged by victims, citing it as a family matter.

Its minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun said KPWKM will discuss the issue with the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).
We know that for issues like this, there is a Sexual, Women and Children’s Investigations Division (D11) unit that is under the KDN. We will include this matter in future discussions,” she said.Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Rina Harun after launching the book titled ‘Wanita Bangkit.’
According to Malay Mail, Rina advised victims to head to the hospital immediately to get their medical reports so that police cannot refuse to accept the report lodged.
Meanwhile, the Social Welfare Department will issue an Emergency Protection Order to separate the couple if there is abuse.
Netizens criticised Rina’s advice and aired their dissatisfaction online.
Netizens believe that victims didn’t need to take the extra step to get a medical report to be taken seriously by the police.
They believe the police must take the report in any circumstances because they should be protecting victims.

Police released a statement
The police have released a statement regarding the issue to say that the police force take matters of domestic violence seriously and take stern action.
Since the Domestic Violence Act 1994 came into force on 1 June 1996, the police have issued several administrative instructions regarding domestic violence cases to be followed in all stages.
This includes disciplinary action on personnel who refuse to accept police reports lodged by domestic violence victims.
In light of the matter, the police urged KPWKM and the affected parties to come forward to help with investigations.
KENYATAAN MEDIA PENGARAH JABATAN SIASATAN JENAYAHIsu Polis Enggan Menerima Laporan Kes Keganasan Rumah Tangga Sebagaimana Kenyataan Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat. pic.twitter.com/z9e0b3689y— Polis Diraja M'sia (@PDRMsia) March 30, 2022

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DG Hisham: Data Indicates Possible Covid-19 Outbreak, Urges Rakyat To Follow SOPs

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With most of the rakyat vaccinated, things are gradually getting back to normal but the excitement may be short-lived if we’re all not careful.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a tweet that the country’s infectivity rate (R-value) has gone up to 1.0 yesterday.
“This suggests that the daily cases are steadily increasing, and we are concerned if this trend continues,” he wrote.
He also urged everyone to follow the SOP and to get the booster dose when they get the appointment.
Dimaklumkan kadar kebolehjangkitan (Ro/Rt) telah meningkat kembali kpd 1.0. Ini bermakna kes harian semakin mendatar & kebimbangan kita adalah jika ia kembali meningkat. Orang ramai digesa patuh kpd SOPs & kpd kumpulan rentan dapatkan segera dos pengalak bila janji temu diberi. pic.twitter.com/YnTLoybLca— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) November 12, 2021
Previously, he has said that an Rt above 1.0 shows the possibility of another Covid-19 outbreak similar to what Malaysia experienced at the start of the third wave.
Based on the graphs he shared, Putrajaya has the highest Rt (1.16). This is followed by Kuala Lumpur (1.04), Selangor (1.03) and Kelantan (1.02).
The lowest Rt record are in Sarawak (0.87), Perak (0.88), Terengganu (0.90) and Labuan (no Rt value due to low number of daily infections).
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin tweeted to say they’re monitoring hospital admissions and other leading indicators.
If you have been given an appointment for a booster dose, take it. The elderly, where possible, should avoid crowded places. Practice #TRIISHealth Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
National Rt back to 1.0. We are monitoring hospital admissions & other leading indicators. If you have been given an appointment for a booster dose, take it. The elderly, where possible, should avoid crowded places. Practice #TRIIS https://t.co/JUiMgPtJqr— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) November 12, 2021
Follow TRIIS
The Covid-19 vaccine does not prevent one from getting infected by the virus. The vaccine only helps to lessen the severity of the symptoms if you’re infected.
Thus, it’s still important to carry out our own health self-assessment and to take proper steps using the TRIIS method.
TEST – Immediately take a Covid-19 test if you exhibit any symptoms such as flu, fever, coughing etc.
REPORT – Remember to report your symptoms in MySejahtera.
ISOLATE – Quarantine or self-isolate if you test positive. Observe the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) that has been set by the Ministry of Health (KKM).
INFORM – If you test positive for Covid-19, inform all of your close contacts. Also, notify the relevant authorities if your condition worsens during home quarantine.
SEEK – Seek immediate medical attention at the closest medical centre if you experience serious symptoms such as breathing difficulties and high body temperature.

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Feeling tired? The culprit could be in your bed

How many times have people asked if you got out of the wrong side of bed when you’re having a bad day?
Well, they might not be too far off from the truth.
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Most people take their mattresses for granted, not seeing the need to switch to a new one until it has literally fallen apart.
The truth is that most people experience less-than-perfect sleep, instead choosing to “make up” for it with silk sheets, lavender lotion, or a 24/7 aircond.
Of course, all those things sound absolutely amazing, but a lot of times that’s just like putting bread into overcooked rice if your mattress itself is making your sleep restless.

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If your mattress is older than a decade, you should definitely replace it.
We get it, the asian way is “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke”.
However, most mattresses, as a rule, do not last over 8 years.
1. It loses its support
You sleep on it everyday, so it will naturally sag and breakdown with time.
Your bed also breaks down faster with repeated use, so if you like to lie in bed doing things or if you share your bed, you will need to get it replaced even more often.
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2. You wake up sore
Surprisingly, you should actually aim to wake up like a Disney princess, where you smile and stretch as you get out of bed.
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If you’re waking up with back pains and a stiff neck, you should rethink your mattress.
3. It can literally trigger allergies
Each day, you shed dead skin cells into the bed. This becomes food for the little creepy dust mites living in between your sheets, uninvited.

Picture credit: NIEHS

If you suddenly develop allergies or itches, it could be the proteins in dust mite feces accumulating in your mattress.
While you could find some solace in cleaning it, you could also just… throw it away and get a new one.
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So even though your mattress looks fine, you’re probably not doing your body any favours and missing out on truly restful sleeps.
Think it’s time to invest in a good night’s sleep? Head on to Harvey Norman @ Ikano Power Center, now with bedding matchmakers to help you pick the best bed for the best sleep!

Do you sleep on a tilam or a bunk bed? Find out what your bed says about you here!


Survey Finds Over 40% Of Women Who Experience Period Pain Work Through The Discomfort, Citing Period Stigma

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Period stigma creates a sense of shame, embarrassment or hesitation to talk about periods and too often, when we do dare to have conversations about menstruation, they center on disgust, discomfort or inconvenience.

These perceptions can lead people to wrongly believe that periods are somehow abnormal or problematic, rather than a mark of female health and wellness.
However, according to a report published on Wednesday, many of the world’s working women are experiencing health challenges related to menstruation and menopause.
Among them, more than 40% report working through pain or symptoms related to menstruation and 20% work through symptoms related to menopause.
When asked about benefits employers can offer to support women, more than half of respondents said they believe employers should offer paid leave for women experiencing health challenges related to menstruation and menopause.
However, less than a third said their employer currently offers paid leave related to menstrual symptoms and only one in five offer paid leave for menopause symptoms.
Additionally, while respondents reported a slight improvement in mental well-being and fewer women say they feel burned out compared to last year (28% v.s 46%), only 37% rate their ability to switch off from work as “good,” declining from 45% last year.
Meanwhile, the stigma around workplace mental health continues to exist, as only a quarter of respondents feel comfortable discussing mental health in the workplace which is a significant decline from 43% in the last report.
And many don’t feel they get adequate mental health support from their employers.
These issues are particularly prominent among women from underrepresented groups, who are more likely to report feeling burned out and are less likely to feel comfortable discussing mental health in the workplace.
Moreover, nearly 59% of respondents say they are very or extremely concerned about women’s rights, making it their top concern, followed by financial security (58%), mental and physical health (both at 56%), and personal safety (54%).
The survey consisted of 5,000 women from 10 different countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States) to learn more about their experiences in the workplace.

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Prasarana Offers Uncle Kentang A Space At LRT Station To Open 10 Sen Store

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Kuan Chee Heng, more popularly known as Uncle Kentang, is known for his philanthropy efforts. He got his nickname because he was popular for donating potatoes instead of rice to the needy.

His other efforts to help the community include providing free or 10 sen services such as funeral van service, ambulance service, market and tuition classes.
The good news is Uncle Kentang’s services will be much more accessible soon, thanks to Prasarana.
Prasarana has decided to help Uncle Kentang’s efforts to help the community by offering one of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spaces in one of its LRT stations for Uncle Kentang to set up a 10 sen shop.

Uncle Kentang thanked Prasarana on Facebook and shared that he’ll visit the site on 9 February. Hopefully, everything goes well and the shop will be open for business soon enough.
While the actual site of the shop hasn’t been revealed yet, Uncle Kentang shared how the public can chip in and help too.
Uncle Kentang encouraged the public to donate used or unwanted items and necessities to the shop so that the underprivileged community can buy them for 10 sen.
He’ll also be creating job opportunities by employing partners to man the shop. He ended his Facebook post on an inspiring note.
Welcome to a year of tiger where more initiatives will be put forth.Uncle Kentang wrote on his Facebook post.

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Tokyo Raises Covid-19 Alert To Highest Level After Spike In Active Cases

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Tokyo tested for infections among workers in their red-light districts and found more than 200 cases daily in four of the last six days, causing the metropolis to lift its alert level to the highest level.
What you need to know: Tokyo recorded an all-time high of 243 cases last Friday, turning infections among young people in their 20s and 30s. Tokyo is most populous city in Japan with almost 14 million people living there. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike notes that Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been pursuing a contradictory policy by encouraging social distancing but also promoting domestic summer travel to support tourism.
Why it matters: Tokyo is not the only place to retighten its lockdown after a series of Covid-19 case spikes. Just a week ago, Melbourne went into lockdown again as they recorded new active cases. The challenge of containing the virus persists, a constant reminder that the pandemic isn’t over.
Read more:Record spikes in Hong Kong, Tokyo feed fears of Asia second wave [The Edge]

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[Review] Ring-A-Ding-Ding! We Try Out Malaysia’s First Ever Taco Bell In Cyberjaya

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Taco Bell, the international giant American-Mexican fast food chain that’s a staple in pop culture, has finally opened its doors in Malaysia. The first ever restaurant in the country will be opening on 2 April 2021 in Cyberjaya.

Ankush Tuli, Managing Director Asia Pacific Taco Bell, promises that the Cyberjaya outlet is merely the first of many that will be opening in this year alone. Others will follow in all parts of the country.
We are grateful to all our fans in here who have been waiting for the brand to open in Malaysia and we are delighted to invite all of them to come and try our signature and iconic food at our first location at Cyberjaya.Ankush Tuli
There’s something for everyone.(Credit: TRP)
Sure, there’s a lot of hype, but is the Americanized fast food actually worth the wait? We managed to give it a try and here’s what we think.
The Authentic Taco Bell Experience
For a quintessential Mexican-inspired Taco Bell experience, the simple yet delicious 2 Taco Supreme is the best bet. You get to choose between a crunchy corn tortilla shell or a warm soft flour tortilla wrap, with fillings of your choice (beef, chicken, or black beans for a vegetarian option), signature hot sauce, sour cream, fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
The 2 Taco Supreme: It looks simple, but the flavours are by no means plain.(Credit: TRP)
The flavour is on point, with a good balance of tangy vegetables to round out the savoury meat. Those who have tried Taco Bell before may have an out-of-body experience as they are transported back to the US for just a brief moment.
The Crunchwrap Supreme does the same as well. The big hexagonal layered tortilla wrap is packed with everything, so it’s perfect for those who have a big appetite and want to try it all!
(In fact, this personal favourite of mine reminded me of those university days, rushing in between classes with a Crunchwrap to get through the day!)
The Crunchwrap Supreme: It’s got everything.(Credit: TRP)
Want Mexican food with a Malaysian twist?
Taco Bell is all about experimenting, so they’re also launching exclusive menu items that can only be found in Malaysia!
The Bell Rice Bowl is what you get when East meets West, a rather interesting fusion of Mexican tastes with a Malaysian twist.
The Bell Rice Bowl: It’s kind of like Mexican-style nasi lemak.(Credit: TRP)
It starts off as a regular taco bowl: seasoned Mexican rice, grilled chicken pieces, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and corn tortilla chips. The twist is a generous helping of Malaysian-style sambal on top, adding a surprising homely taste to the bowl.
Additionally, to deal with the Malaysian heat, they also offer extremely refreshing Taco Bell Sparklers in two flavours: Summer Mint and Strawberry Delight, which are also exclusive to Malaysia!
The Taco Bell Sparklers: They kind of taste like a bubbly Sprite with a twist of lemon or strawberry.(Credit: TRP)
You’ll find your Taco Bell favourite
There are also other impressive dishes such as the Kickin’ Chicken Tacos, for those more fond of spicy crunchy chicken. It’s a fantastic, wholesome taco with juicy chicken strips and the most wonderful tang from the pico de gallo salsa and vegetables, with just enough kick for a spicy, meaty meal.
The Kickin’ Chicken Tacos: spicy crunchy chicken, and a load of vegetables for a well-balanced meal.(Credit: TRP)
For a lighter but just as delicious flavour, try the Grilled Stuft Burrito, made with grilled chicken, nacho cheese, vegetables, and pico de gallo salsa- a lean, mean, green machine.
There’s plenty more on the menu to try with your friends and family, such as the Loaded Nachos topped with sour cream, guacamole, and lots of nacho cheese sauce, and even the sweet Cinnamon Twists, crunchy biscuity twists topped with cinnamon-sugar (and tastes nothing like churros).
PSA: These Cinnamon Twists are NOT churros.(Credit: TRP)
Taco Bell is all about customizations, so you can always choose your favourite protein (ground chicken, ground beef, grilled chicken, or black beans for a vegetarian option!), and add on Taco Bell’s famous line of hot sauces (funnily enough, the FIRE sauce is less spicy than their HOT sauce).

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Why super nice people turn into angry drivers behind the wheel

Ever got into the car of a super nice friend (you know, the kawaii one whoâ€™s always buying you nasi lemak?), and suddenly youâ€™re praying to every God out there in fear of your life?

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Yes, weâ€™re all too familiar with the scene of the mildest person you know transforming into an expletive screaming machine, dropping F-bombs faster than Eminem.
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There’s no doubt that the question of this transformation has crossed your mind at least once in your life. So, after another heart-pounding driving session with that kawaii killer friend, we also ask:
â€œWhy do super nice people turn into angry drivers behind the wheel?â€
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Well, according to a social psychologist from Villanova University, itâ€™s because being in a car makes you feel invisible and detached from others.

 â€œThat feeling of anonymity can sometimes mean that we behave in ways that we wouldnâ€™t otherwise because weâ€™re less likely to be held accountable.â€
Erica Slotter, Social Psychologist, Villanova University via Gizmodo.
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It’s also related to a psychological effect known as â€œdeindividuation.â€
This is when humans lose their individuality when they become part of a group. In this phenomenon, they also deinvidualise others who are part of another group.
This causes us to sort-of view other people as â€œless humanâ€ and we become less empathetic towards them.

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So when we get on the road, we donâ€™t see other road users. We see machines.
When you combine this with the sense of anonymity, humans tend to act in a manner thatâ€™s different from their normal, socially acceptable behaviour.

â€œWhen we feel anonymous, we lose focus of our moral compass and are more likely to behave badly.
We also perceive very little threat of retaliation in these circumstances, so there is little cost [to] us [for] behaving badly.â€
Erica Slotter, Social Psychologist, Villanova University via Gizmodo.
Are angry drivers secretly angry people?

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Yea, weâ€™ve wondered about this as well.
According to research by David Herrero-FernÃ¡ndez from University of Deusto, Spain, the answer is NO (kinda).

â€œMan needs different stimulation to get angry on and off the road. However, when he experiences anger, he will express it the same way in any context.â€™â€™
DavidHerrero-FernÃ¡ndez via Association for Psychological Science.
The study, which had 198 participants fill out self-assessments, concluded that while general anger and driving anger are linked, screaming at the fool who changed lanes without signalling does not mean youâ€™ll scream at someone IRL for cutting queue on the LRT.

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However, the study DID find that people expressed their
anger the same way on and off the road.
Which means, if you scream when angry, youâ€™ll scream if driving angry.

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So, we can conclude that super nice people turn into angry
drivers behind the wheel because of an â€œUs vs Themâ€ phenomenon.
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Now that we know the reason, itâ€™s important that we make a conscious effort to remain civil while driving on the road.
PDRM has also stated that Malaysia had MORE road accidents in the first 6 months of 2019 compared to last year!
This is certainly a cause for concern as Malaysia has the THIRD HIGHEST death rate from road accidents in Asia.
So please keep cool on the road guys, your lives depend on it!
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Taxing Vapes Is Better Than Leaving It Unregulated

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So long story short, in October, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz noted the government’s plan in Budget 2022 to hike up the excise duty imposed on liquid or gel products for vaping and it also includes those that contain nicotine.

This would effectively increase the tax rate from RM0.40 for each millilitre of liquid or gel products to RM1.20 per millilitre, starting 1 January 2022.
(Credit: Sayuti Zainudin via Malay Mail)
Most medical experts agree that this was the right way to go on the simple grounds that it would be better to regulate instead of leaving it unregulated.
Just like how a ‘sin tax‘ on sugary drinks can reduce society’s risk of contracting non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes and heart disease, it is not uncommon to see taxation on vaping products.
But in this case, some countries prefer no taxation at all to harness the full potential of vaping products and incentivise smokers to switch to the less harmful product.
The Malaysian Public Health Physicians’ Association (PPPKAM) President Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar, described the decision to expand sin tax to include vaping products as a commendable plan, while Dr Koh Kar Chai, president of the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) explained that the tax couldn’t have come sooner.
The bad news is that more taxes makes vaping products more expensive for the consumer.
Taxation is a pragmatic approach to regulate the products, reduce their overall consumption and improve overall public health, besides having the bonus of generating revenue for the country.
However, the country cannot depend on taxation alone in our endeavour to regulate the products.
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The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners Associations Malaysia (FPMPAM) President Dr Steven Chow Kim Weng stressed that strict regulations must first come into play before the country begins installing this new tax framework.
The association agrees that tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies that encourage cigarette smokers to switch to vaping products as a less harmful alternative to their habits must be supervised and studied to implement better regulations in the future.
FPMPAM say that the adoption of THR strategies would reduce health risks contributed by cigarette smoking and save Malaysia billions of ringgit in treating smoking-related diseases.
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This opinion is also agreed by Dr Arifin Fii, a local specialist in addiction therapy, who said that THR presents itself as a practical solution to counter the prevalence of smoking.
The use of vaping products has been globally accepted as the prefered choice for people to put out their cigarettes and allow them to safely transition to a less harmful means of quitting the habit for good.
So it stands to reason that the government should endeavour to regulate and introduce policies to better promote THR here in Malaysia to make vaping products regulated with controls to ensure products meet safety and quality standards for consumers.
Read More: Just How Regulated Is Malaysia’s Vape Industry? Let’s Look Past The Smoke Screen

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We Need Different Laws For Vape & Cigarettes, Says Malaysian Advocacy Group
Just How Regulated Is Malaysia’s Vape Industry? Let’s Look Past The Smoke Screen
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M’sian Graduate Shames Cat Online After It Ate His Degree But Everyone’s On The Cat’s Side

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A graduate from the University of Nottingham Malaysia attempted to publicly reprimand his furry feline friend on social media after it had supposedly chowed down on his bachelor’s degree certificate.

Calling himself the “guy whose cat ate his degree”, Afif Adlan Mohd Hanafiah took to Twitter to express his disapproval towards “Mika” – his grey-coloured pet cat that had decided to turn the formal document into the purrfect snack.
“Of all the useless papers in my room, he ate my f****ng degree WTF! It’s like he f****ng knew,” wrote Afif Adlan, sharing pictures of his degree that had its bottom-right corner munched off by the monster, along with an image of the culprit itself.
Netizens were mostly unsurprised by the cat’s destructive nature
The cat: Did you die though???? pic.twitter.com/y1Q9tGFfbX— kansas city smack man (@thekuntryguy) December 22, 2020
You: did you eat my degree?Your cat: nah you’re trippin bro ionno whatchyu talkin bout pic.twitter.com/zVprzwFHKE— Kyante Wilson 轢 (@kyantewilson) December 21, 2020
While others took to share and shame their own pets who had also nibbled on their certificates.
My dog ate mine the week before I had to leave to go to another country and submit it as proof to complete my registration for a graduate program pic.twitter.com/PAbi4QYsvj— Vic (@VicsLit) December 21, 2020
Same energy pic.twitter.com/j4Q6qBLcRZ— siapa y (@botol_sirupABC) December 21, 2020
Luckily for Afif Adlan, the University of Nottingham took notice of Mika’s misdeeds and promises to have things sorted out by next year.
Didn’t realise our degrees were so tasty. I’m purrfectly sure we can sort something out (re. the certificate, not the behaviour of your cat ). The Uni is closed until 4 Jan, I’ll speak to our Graduation team when we’re back. ^Anne— Uni of Nottingham #WeAreUoN (@UniofNottingham) December 22, 2020

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MEF Says University Students Needs To Be Flexible With Jobs & Think Out Of The Box, Again

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Right on cue as Malaysia’s job loss has increased to 42% this year, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) repeats its mantra that graduates are too picky and need to be more flexible when accepting jobs.
Speaking to Rancak TV, MEF Executive Director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan said that students at higher education institutions need to think outside the box in order to be successful in the post-Covid-19 working environment.
For example, to say that someone is taking science, there is no obstacle for this student to become a digital product entrepreneur. We have to accept whatever challenges come our way and maybe do something we didn’t even dream of doing.Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, Executive Director Malaysian Employers Federation.
Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan, Executive Director Malaysian Employers Federation.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Shamsuddin says that the high demand for digital production can be a source of additional income while holding another permanent job.
However, he says he empathises with young Malaysians struggling to secure regular employment.
Shamsuddin’s advice for the struggling youth is to not give up and to take on this challenge from a positive angle.
While his advice is nothing new to Malaysians, we’ve previously dispelled the myth of the “lazy Malaysian graduate” with Khazanah Research Institute pointing out that most of Malaysian youth are over-educated and taking up unskilled or low-skilled jobs.

Govt: Jobs are plenty & youths are picky. Don’t believe it

The School-to-Work Transition of Young Malaysians (SWTS) report also specifically states that Malaysian youths’ current jobs are not related to their level or field of education and their actual jobs are not their preferred jobs.
In fact, just this week the phrase “Current Job” was trending on Malaysian Twitter with many compared their qualifications to their current jobs.

Diploma : counselling & guidanceCurrent job : CE sales executive pic.twitter.com/TPEHlXcC8T— ian (@heyyyyitsian) June 3, 2020

Diploma : Electrical Engineering TechnologyDegree : Pure PhysicsCurrent Job : Shift Supervisor StarbucksCompatibility : non existent. https://t.co/E5wBCtBSWs— Aizad Arief (@JADDD___) June 3, 2020

Diploma: English StudiesDegree: Public RelationsCurrent Job: Playschool teacherCompatibility: 20%????? Hahahahahha https://t.co/OkxcBrl2M7— nabila (@popenggg) June 4, 2020

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Diploma: accountancyDegree: Corporate commCurrent Job: Graphic designer cum Video editor cum Photographer cum Videographer https://t.co/rRJZn6T2US— HM (@Hendramusonif) June 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/positivehandso2/status/1268391699400634368?s=20

Diploma : Engineering Helicopter MaintenanceCurrent Job : Posmen https://t.co/WWwmzfC9QU— Syahmi (@seanvalentino46) June 4, 2020

With the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) predicting 24% of businesses could fold within 6 months and 49% gone in 12 months, it’s clear that the luxury of being picky is as unattainable as ever for Malaysian workers.

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Cops Blame Rats Over Missing Cannabis Stash In Evidence

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Apparently rats are to blame in the case of cannabis seized during raids and stored in police stations going missing in Uttar Pradesh, India, according to the BBC.

Rats are tiny animals and they have no fear of the police. It’s difficult to protect the drug from themSanjay Chaudhary, the Uttar Pradesh court judge stated
The matter came to light when the court told the police to bring 195kg of cannabis which were stored as evidence to court as proof of drug trafficking.
The judge cited three instances in which rodents destroyed marijuana plants.
In another case involving 386 kg of the drug, police reported that “some” of it was “eaten up by the rats.”
About 700 kg of marijuana that the police had seized was lying in police stations in the Mathura district, according to Judge Chaudhary, and “all of it was in danger of rat infestation.”
He claimed that because the rats were “too small,” the police had no experience dealing with them. He went on to say that the only way to protect the seized goods from “such fearless mice” was to auction them off to research labs and pharmaceutical companies, with the proceeds going to the government.
MP Singh, a senior police official in the Mathura district, told reporters that some of the marijuana stored in police stations in his neighborhood had been “damaged due to heavy rains” but had not been destroyed by rats.
In 2018, eight Argentine police officers were terminated after ‘blaming’ rats for the disappearance of 500 kilogrammes of cannabis from a police warehouse.
However, experts dispute the claim, stating that it is highly unlikely that the rats confused the drug for food.
It is inevitable that many dead rats will be discovered in the warehouse if the story is real.

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8 Live-Action Disney Movies Announced At D23 Expo 2022

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The Walt Disney Studios have announced a slew of upcoming films at the D23 Expo 2022. Some of the titles will be familiar because they are live-action remakes or sequels to the films adored by many fans.

Here are some of the live-action films in store:
Pinocchio

Everyone is familiar with the story of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy.
This time the touching tale is brought to life by stars such as Tom Hanks as Geppetto, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Pinocchio and Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Jiminy Cricket.
In the live-action film, Oscar nominee and Tony Award winner Cynthia Erivo, who voices the Blue Fairy, sings the popular song “When You Wish Upon A Star” instead of the character Jiminy Cricket.
Pinocchio is already available to stream on Disney Plus Hotstar.
READ MORE: Pinocchio’s Live-Action Remake Will Make You Wish Upon A Star Again [Review]
Hocus Pocus 2
This Halloween season, the Sanderson Sisters fly again. 🧹#HocusPocus2, an Original movie event, is streaming September 30 on @DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/2EbljYyspD— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 9, 2022
Twenty-nine years after being banished from the town of Salem, the Sanderson sisters (played by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker) return once again to wreak havoc on the town.
This time, a trio of high schoolers (played by Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo and Lilia Buckingham) have to stop the ravenous witches from exacting their revenge before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.
Hocus Pocus 2 debuts exclusively on Disney Plus Hotstar on 30 September 2022.
Disenchanted

The musical comedy picks up 15 years after Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert (Patrick Dempsey) get married and the family heads to suburbia in search of happily ever after.
However, real life is tougher than a fairy tale and Giselle soon finds it hard to maintain the life she wanted.
Desperate to cling to her dream, her one wish might destroy everything she holds dear.
The film sees the return of familiar characters played by stars such as Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, James Marsden, Idina Menzel, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jayma Mays.
Disenchanted streams on Disney Plus Hotstar on 24 November 2022.
New live-action films debuting next year onwards
Disney has also revealed a few live-action titles that will be released from next year onwards.
Peter Pan & Wendy
Just revealed at #D23Expo ✨Check out the new poster for #PeterPanandWendy. Streaming in 2023 only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/UJNv5YglHt— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 9, 2022
Most of us know about the story of a boy who refused to grow up. In this live remake, the story dives deeper into Wendy’s story when she joins Peter Pan on a magical journey to Neverland.
The history behind Peter Pan’s rivalry with one of Disney’s most memorable villains, Captain Hook, will probably intrigue the audience.
The film stars Alexander Molony as Peter Pan, Ever Anderson as Wendy Darling, Alyssa Wapanatahk as Tiger Lily and Jude Law as Captain Hook.
Peter Pan & Wendy is tentatively set to debut on the streaming service in 2023.
Haunted Mansion
Queen of scary movies Jamie Lee Curtis has arrived via 👻DOOM BUGGY👻 #D23Expo pic.twitter.com/iH8ZRrf4BL— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 9, 2022
While the 2003 film starring Eddie Murphy was considered a box office failure, the film gained better reception among the audience and achieved cult status among viewers over the years.
Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, the Haunted Mansion reboot tells the story of a woman and her son experiencing supernatural disturbances in their home.
They enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid their New Orleans home of supernatural squatters.
The story will be brought to life by stars such as Rosario Dawson playing the single mother Gabbie, Chase Dillon as Gabbie’s son, and Jamie Lee Curtis as Madame Leota.
Owen Wilson plays the priest named Kent who in turn enlists the aid of Ben Matthias (played by Lakeith Standfield), a widowed scientist-turned failed-paranormal expert,  Harriet (Tiffany Haddish), a French Quarter psychic, and a historian played by Danny Devito to exorcise the mansion.
There will also be cameos from actors like Winona Ryder, Hasan Minhaj and Dan Levy.
Haunted Mansion is tentatively set to be released next year.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Mufasa: The Lion King. 2024. pic.twitter.com/7rhorK8oLF— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 9, 2022
For those who have forgotten, Mufasa is the father of Simba (and probably also Nala’s father but that’s a story for another day).
In this prequel, the story of Mufasa as a young lion cub who rise to be one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands will be told in flashbacks by Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa.
Mufasa: The Lion King will release somewhere in 2024.
Snow White

In this other rendition of the classic tale, Rachel Zegler plays Snow White while Gal Gadot plays the stepmother, The Queen.
The 2024 film features new songs by Tony, Grammy and Oscar-winning songwriters Pasek and Paul.
The Little Mermaid
Out of the sea, wish I could be… part of that world.Disney’s The Little Mermaid is coming to theaters May 26, 2023. pic.twitter.com/2WGtf2wN3n— Disney D23 (@DisneyD23) September 9, 2022
The Little Mermaid is pretty much about a story of a mermaid who dreams of becoming a human so she can discover the world above water.
In this adaptation, Ariel will be played by American singer and actress Halle Bailey (who’s also one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle).
Her posse Sebastian, Flounder and Scuttle will be voiced by Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay and Awkwafina respectively.
Melissa McCarthy plays the iconic sea witch Ursula, while Javier Bardem will portray King Triton, the King of Atlantica and Ariel’s father. Jonah Hauer-King will play the character Prince Eric.
The Little Mermaid also features four new original songs penned by Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda and will debut next summer.

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Keeping Your Child All-Ways Connected In The Digital Age

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Remember back when we were kids, and our parents would come and scold us to stop watching the TV or tell us that we’ve had enough of video games for one day because it was “rotting our brains”?

Well nowadays, we have babies who can barely speak, swiping away on smartphones and tablets like pros.
In fact, it’s been proven that children are more tech-savvy than their parents by the time they are 10 and are consuming, as well as creating, more media content than ever before.
This is, of course, no surprise given the convenience and accessibility that kids today have with gadgets and high-speed internet at home or on the go.
Here in Malaysia, about nine out of 10 children and adolescents between the ages of five and 17 are active on the internet and are spending more than three hours a day online.
Meanwhile, many schoolkids between the ages of 13 and 17 have their own personal social media accounts.
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So, are we supposed to scold and stop kids from spending too much time staring at screens and surfing cyberspace?
Excessive online exposure may impair a child’s cognitive, emotional and social skills, and make them more vulnerable to being bullied and exploited.
It’s been found that two out of five children have had bad experiences online that they don’t, and probably won’t, simply share with anyone and are also victims of unsolicited sexual content and communication.
However, the internet is also a space for children to learn, interact, express their creativity, and be themselves. And as the world progresses into the digital age, children require an online presence to Always be Ahead in life.
Every home should have a fast, reliable and stable internet connection to enable every child to learn and grow. With services (like Maxis Home Fibre) families can now stay All-Ways Connected and spend time learning and exploring the world together.
But how do we ensure our kids are safe online, become successful cyberspace citizens and not rot their brains?
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Limit and balance
One of the most critical steps in being safe on the internet is to limit our gadgets and internet usage. Families should aim to balance the time they spend online with an equal amount of physical activity like playing outdoors, or doing sedentary but productive activities, like reading books.
It’s recommended that toddlers below 1-year-old should not be exposed to gadgets and screen time at all and those aged two and up should have no more than one hour of screen time a day.
For older kids and teens, families can encourage healthy screen time and online habits by setting specific times and places to enjoy gadgets, like no phones at the dining table or no internet until home or school work is done.
Families can also set up extra security features to limit access to certain kinds of content that might be inappropriate for children. Parental control functions like SafeSearch mode on internet browsers or setting strict privacy settings on social media, mobile applications and video game accounts, especially for children, are advisable.
Everyone in the family should adopt proper online etiquette like respecting other people’s opinions and privacy as well as remembering that anything we do, say, or share online would probably stay on the internet forever.
Monitor, share and be open
Aside from learning to stay ourselves from excessive internet use and being respectful online, families should, of course, spend time together doing digital activities.
Families can learn and explore content together and even have fun with it by making activities to do in a group like playing games, watching movies and seeing who can share the funniest memes.
The adults of the household must also endeavour to be role models and provide the best examples for the youngins. One can’t expect kids to limit their screen time or be courteous online when the grownups are spending hours watching videos on their phones or making hateful comments on social media.
We must also learn to keep an eye out for signs that a family member, especially children, is in distress like being withdrawn, secretive, upset or obsessed with their online activities.
Essentially, families should create an environment of trust where everyone can openly communicate and share their experiences online whether they’re good or bad. Make sure that everyone in the family knows that if they experience anything upsetting, scary or uncomfortable, they can seek advice from others without being ridiculed.
Watch the video below to learn more about how you can keep your child safe with their gadgets and how they can use the internet to achieve a brighter future.

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New WHO guidance: Very limited daily screen time recommended for children under 5
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Avengers: Endgame earns USD1.2b in 5 days

Avengers: Endgame has shattered almost every single box office record for an opening weekend.
It earned USD 1.2 billion (or RM4.96 billion) in just five days.

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Of that, USD 350 million was earned in the United States and USD 859 million internationally. Both numbers are record-breaking, too.
The previous record for an opening weekend was held by Avengers: Infinity War (2018) which took 11 days to reach the USD 1 billion mark.
It then stopped at number 4 on the list of highest grossing movies.
So, it’s still anyone’s guess whether Endgame will still overtake the all-time highest grossing movie to-date, Avatar (2009), which earned USD 2.79 billion over 34 weeks.

Avatar was shown in theaters for â€Ž238 days. Endgame has had 5.(Pic Credit: BoxOfficeMojo.com)

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Additionally, a sequel to Avatar is expected to hit theaters in 2020.
In the meantime, according to Exhibitor Relations, with Avengers: Endgame, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has earned over $19.9 billion (so far).

Mighty Marvel. Over the course of 22 MCU films, including $1.2B from AVENGERS: ENDGAME this week, the Marvel collective has grossed $19.9B…and counting.
â€” Exhibitor Relations Co. (@ERCboxoffice) April 28, 2019

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Concert Vs Football: Coldplay’s Concert May Affect Asian Cup Qualifier

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The talk of the town this week has been none other than Coldplay’s concert which will take place at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 22 November 2023.

Since the announcement, the concert, while it is one of many concerts in the country, somehow ended up on the receiving end of various criticism. It ranged from the ticketing platform which annoyed many to PAS members kicking up a fuss.
Most recently, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) highlighted the fact that the concert date was a day after the Asian Cup qualifying match.
Taking into consideration the concert’s setup, it is feared that there might be limited seats for Harimau Malaya fans if the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match takes place at the same location the day before.
This is not the first time where a football match has collided with a concert.
As reported by the New Straits Times, when Malaysia faced Thailand in the AFF Cup semi-finals on 7 January, just 21,000 tickets were available because concert organisers had to set up the location for the Jay Chou event.
FAM president Datuk Hamidi Amin said that he has met with Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh regarding the issue. He also stated that they will look for a solution by working together with the Malaysia Stadium Corporation (MSC).
“We have a contract with MSC which states that the venue should be available for Harimau Malaya matches during the FIFA calendar. If this always happens (date clashes), then better not to have a contract with the corporation,” said Hamidin as reported by the New Straits Times.
He also stated that an appeal will be made to check the availability of the pitch on 21 November 2023. It will be done following the draw that is happening in July.
Netizens feel that the same drama is repeating itself again
Zzz same old drama.— Syafiq Mobin 🇲🇾🌺 (@syafiqduckie) May 18, 2023
Here we go again…jz lik Blackpink drama— Willy Sunie (@jerkyjerky88) May 18, 2023
Some even suggested to change the venue of the football match.
Can't they play the match in johor?— Aman the terrible (@borneoaman) May 18, 2023
Why not use stadium shah alam for Asian cup?— Senator Heisenberg🔃 (@FernndoAlonso14) May 18, 2023
This joins the list of controversies plaguing the concert. But, in an interview with HitzFM, lead singer Chris Martin proved that they actually listen to what’s happening.
READ MORE: Anyone Not Happy We’re Coming, We’re So Sorry – Chris Martin Sends Message Of Love To All Malaysians
The people of Malaysia will have to sit tight and wait to see what the outcome of this issue is.

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M’sia Can Handle Another Covid-19 Spike But Needs To Address 2 Things, Says WHO Rep

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Malaysia has the capabilities to handle a spike in Covid-19 cases but several issues have to be addressed, according to World Health Organisation’s representative to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Jacqueline Lo Ying-Ru.

She said that although we’re equipped to tackle a potential  increase, she said there are a few areas are lacking in such as:
preventing infections at detention centresstrengthening the surveillance system by increasing awareness within the private healthcare sector.
I think Malaysia is well-prepared for the next surge. (But) it may be good to look at the closed settings, confined settings, prisons, (and see that) the measures recommended by the government are also actually implemented.World Health Organisation’s representative to Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore Dr Jacqueline Lo Ying-Ru via FMT
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Regarding the surveillance system, private health practitioners should be educated more on symptoms caused by the virus.
There have been reported cases coming from the failure of private doctors and health practitioners to test and tell health authorities of a possible Covid-19 infection.
They are required but not obligated to test and report patients which develop severe acute respiratory illness and influenza-like illness symptoms as part of that surveillance system.
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Considering that Malaysia has access to testing, she said doctors should try to do more tests to weed out any possible infections.
Dr Jacqueline commended the country for moving away from testing symptomatic individuals only to now conducting testing on other communities.
The increase is important, she said, as it helps to identify sporadic cases, such as ones reported in Kedah recently.

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Six Rohingyas Died After Fleeing Immigration Detention Centre In Kedah

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Six out of the total 527 illegal immigrants who escaped the temporary Immigration depot in Bandar Baharu, Kedah died soon after escaping.

According to Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud, they had died due to road accidents.
“They were hit by a passing vehicle while crossing the road,” he said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Khairul Dzaimee said that the authorities are still looking for the remainder escapees as 362 detainees who broke free from the depot had been detained.
“We are actively looking for the remaining detainees with the help of the police and Rela,” he said.
Khairul Dzaimee also urged those with information to contact the Immigration or the police as soon as possible.
Earlier this morning, a protest that turned into a riot led to some 527 undocumented migrants to escaped from the detention centre in Kedah.
“They broke doors and grills to the block before escaping.
“Officers on duty had alerted the police and relevant agencies on the escape,” added Khairul Dzaimee.
According to the news report, most of the Rohingya detainees were rounded up in previous operations by various agencies in Langkawi.

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TikTok Video Captures Thai Malay Community Celebrating Eid Similarly To Malaysian Malays

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Did you know that just like Malaysia, our upstairs neighbour Thailand, also has its very own population of Malays?

A TikTok video uploaded by user @kakijalae, captures how Thai Malays celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri according to their very own traditions back in Pantai Taluban in Sai Buri, Patani.

  @kakijalae Suasana #MelayuRaya di Pantai Taluban sangat meriah  ♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – KakiJalaeนักเดินเท้า – KakiJalaeนักเดินเท้า

The video showcases participants from various walks of life participating in traditional games and shows such as silat performances while all dressed in beautifully colourful traditional Malay attire.
Since going viral on several social media platforms, the video has gained many praises from Malay communities around the globe.
Who are the Thai Malays?
The Thai Malays or Patani Malays are said to be the sixth largest ethnic group in Thailand which is also home to the third largest ethnic Malay population after Malaysia and Indonesia.
Several studies have also found that most Malays are concentrated in the Southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkhla and Satun.
Makes going to Thailand feel more like home if you ask me.
Additionally, a sizable community also exists in Thailand’s capital Bangkok, Phuket and Ranong.
Religious wise, as Malaysian Malays, the Thai Malays are also mainly made up of Sunni Muslims where Islam is the defining element of the Thai Malay identity.
Language and Cultural Distinctiveness
According to articles on the web, the majority of Malays in Thailand speak a distinct variety of Malay known as Pattani Malay however, not all Thai Malays speak Pattani Malay.
Just as how Malaysian Malays have different dialects, some Thai Malays who live in Satun and its vicinage use another distinct variety of Malay known as Satun Malay.
On the other hand, the Malays up north in Bangkok have developed their distinct variant of Malay that incorporated elements of localism with visible Pattani-Kedahan Malay dialect influences known as Bangkok Malay.
When it comes to the writing system, with the introduction of Islam the use of Jawi is also common.
Unlike other parts of the Malay world, such as Singapore and Indonesia, where the usage of Jawi is declining rapidly from the increasing usage of the Latin alphabet, Jawi is still widely used and understood among Malays in Thailand.

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After Discredited By MOH, â€˜Anti-Virus Health Tagâ€™ Maker Denies It Prevents Covid-19

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Earlier this week, the National Poison Centre – a division of the Health Ministry – debunked a product known as an â€œanti-virus health tagâ€.
Using scientific evidence, the centre pointed out that “health tags” have virtually no effect on disinfecting virus and the chlorine dioxide gas emitted is extremely low, bordering on undetectable.
However, Antah Pharma Sdn Bhd, the company that makes the Defend â€œhealth tagâ€ has stepped out to, well, defend itself.
Defend health tag by Antah Pharma.(Credit: Amazing Nara)
In a statement, the company said that it has never claimed to provide protection against Covid-19 and that reports on social media that claim otherwise are misleading and untrue.
Antah Pharma would like to clarify that our product, Defend tag DOES NOT claim to prevent the spread of Covid-19 nor is it a preventive device against potential contraction of Covid-19.Antah Pharma
The company also said that itâ€™s Defend tag is not a substitute for diligent personal hygiene such as washing hands with soap and water and using sanitizers and face masks whenever necessary.
Which is all fine and dandy. After all, the packaging of the product just says that it eliminates 99.9% of bacteria & viruses. So, it seems like the novel coronavirus is part of the 0.1% that slipped through the cracks.
Back packaging of Defend health tag.(Credit: @KroniRakyat/Twitter)
What about the chlorine dioxide gas?
Antah Pharmaâ€™s defence of using the chlorine dioxide lies in three key points:
It is often used to sterilise medical and laboratory equipment, surfaces, rooms and tools.Used to disinfect drinking water around the world, recognised by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and included in the World Health Organizationâ€™s (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality (GDWQ).Regulated by Hatukaichi Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Japan Chlorine Dioxide Industry Association, who have also certified the Defend tag.
It’s true that chlorine dioxide is strong disinfectant – which is why the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) classifies chlorine dioxide as hazardous.
Breathing in the chemical can cause irritation of the nose, throat and lungs. Meanwhile large amounts can lead to shortness of breath and other respiratory problems.
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Luckily, Defend tag contains 5g of sodium chlorite in a sachet that releases standardised chlorine dioxide gas. And this standardised amount of gas released has been found in a Japanese study to be very low or zero in every product. So, it looks like there’s nothing to worry about!
If you really want to protect yourself from Covid-19, soap and water is really what you need. Stay safe, everyone!

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Investigation on Practical Usefulness of Body-worn Devices that Claim to Release Chlorine Dioxide
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[Watch] Flying Tarp From Lorry Caused Near-Fatal Bike Crash On LDP Highway

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Motorists were warned to take extra caution on the roads when footage of a traffic incident caused when a large canvas tarp came flying off a lorry on the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) heading to Putrajaya, went viral.

45-seconds of dashcam footage, dated 3 November, witnessed a motorcycle carrying two people avoiding what could’ve been a fatal crash when the lorry’s canvas coverings had become detached while the vehicles were travelling at speed.
The video saw the bike and its riders being smothered by the flying debris as they were cruising behind the blue lorry before losing control and crashing in the middle of the highway – nearly missing other vehicles travelling on the same route.
Luckily though, the two people on the bike seemed to be relatively okay following the crash.
The incident had, of course, triggered netizens to be wary of large vehicles.
JUMPA LORI NI JANGAN IKUT BELAKANG ‼Alhamdulillah panjang umur diorang 🤲🏻 pic.twitter.com/6B3QxJN5Ry— TwtBikers 🇲🇾 | #AlgarveGP 🏁 (@twtbikers) November 3, 2021
This is why I hate driving next to a lorry https://t.co/Bp6iUp1bZO— ダーリン 🤍 (@sashabrisbane) November 5, 2021
Following the viral incident, the company that operated the ‘arm roll’ lorry in question came out to provide a statement.
KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd (KDEBWM), a wholly-owned subsidiary company of Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI), expressed their regrets over the incident and said that the subcontractor and the crew employed to manage the lory will be taken to task accordingly.
They say that strict action would be taken against the subcontractor if it was determined that the latter had failed to comply with standard operating procedures (SOP).
They also mentioned that the subcontractor and lorry driver would be submitting an incident report on what happened and also a police report concerning the case at the Sepang District police station.
KDEBWM further noted the victims of the incident received medical treatment and compensation paid for by the company.

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Koalas are ‘functionally extinct’

According to the Australian Koala Foundation, there are less than 80,000 koalas left and the species are considered functionally extinct.
This means that the koala population has declined so far that it no longer makes an significant impact on its ecosystem.

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Once koala populations reach a critical point, the species will no longer be able to produce the next generation to ensure their continued survival.
Do you realize what that means? In the near future, we may need to live in a world without koalas.

No more of these cute fuzzy tree huggers???(Picture credit: imgflip)

While koalas do have natural predators, the main threat against the koala population is, tragically, human development.
The biggest threat to their survival is loss of habitat. Bulldozing eucalyptus forests to make way for human expansion means we are removing their homes and source of food.

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Secondly, once humans have expanded into koala territory, the poor critters often fall victim to cars while crossing highways. Humans also bring along their pet dogs that love hunting koalas.
Thirdly, bushfires are also a big threat because entire colonies can be wiped out in just one fire. Now with climate change, Australian bushfires are becoming more frequent and intense.

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Australian koalas aren’t the only ones threatened by human development. Closer to home, Malaysia has a growing list of endangered animals, including the adorable black shrew.

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See our full article on endangered Malaysian animals here.


9 Iconic Malaysian Mosques You Must Visit For Their Unique Architecture

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Being a country that’s heavily populated by Muslims, Malaysia has an abundance of mosques (masjid in Malay) all around. Some designs are influenced by our mixed races like Malay, Chinese and Indian roots. And some are modern ones with common but beautiful Islamic features.

Undoubtedly, there are a lot of modern and breathtaking mosques that are well known like the Pink Putra Mosque in Putrajaya, the National Mosque in KL and the Crystal Mosque in Terengganu.
However, did you know that we have mosques made of purely wooden materials? What about the fact that we have our own mini Moscow’s Saint Basil’s Cathedral as a mosque here?
Here are some of the lesser-known mosques in Malaysia with unique and historical designs and backgrounds for you to discover.
Here we go:
1. Masjid Kampung Laut, Kelantan
This mosque is said to be one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia and there are many who claimed that this mosque is around 300-400 years. But no one really knows the exact year it was constructed.
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This mosque was built in reference to the Demak mosque in Java as you can see some of the features are in resemblance. This building is unique because of its historical background and also the fact that no steel nails were used (instead, they used wooden or bamboo pegs) in the making of it.
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This mosque was originally in Kampung Laut, Tumpat but after two major floods, the authorities thought it was wise to move it to Nilam Puri, Kota Bharu. However, it travelled back (with restorations) to its original place in Kampung Laut so that it can be technically recorded as a world heritage site under UNESCO.
Address:  Jalan Tok Nek, 16200 Tumpat, Kelantan
Operation Hours: 4.20 am – 12 am
2. Masjid Cina Melaka, Malacca
Next to the Hang Jebat Stadium, this is the third Chinese mosque in Malaysia after the one Kelantan (Masjid Cina, Rantau Panjang) and Perak (Masjid Muhamadiah, Ipoh).
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This Al-Muttaqin Chinese Mosque was developed by the Malacca Chinese Muslim Association (PERTIM) and has unique Chinese architecture with pagodas and Chinese calligraphy (which are inspired by the designs of several mosques in Beijing, Shanghai and Xian).
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Address: Masjid Cina Negeri Melaka, Paya Rumput Krubong,75260 Melaka.
Operation Hours: 5 am – 11 pm
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3. Masjid Lapan Kubah, Terengganu
Located in a village in Jerteh and surrounded by vast paddy fields, this mosque is dubbed the Russian Mosque as the colourful domes and structure of the mosque resemble the ones from Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia.
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The idea was first proposed by Besut’s parliament member, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh to restore the old and worn wooden mosque that was over 100 years old to a new one with a budget of RM4.5 million, as a result of combined donations from the public.
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Ideally, this mosque attracted a lot of visitors near and far to pray in it as well as admire its distinctive architecture.
Address: 1315, Jalan Masjid, Kg, Jalan Lapan Kotak, 22000 Jerteh, Terengganu
Operation Hours: 5 am – 10 pm
4. Masjid Sri Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan
Also dubbed as the Taj Mahal of Malaysia, this mosque is also said to share some features with the Nabawi Mosque and mosques from the Ottoman empire.
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Accommodating a max of 5,000 worshippers, this mosque took around RM100 million to build and it is a waqf (donation) from Tan Sri Abd Rashid Hussain, the founder of RHB Group (Fun Fact: Did you know that RHB stands for Rashid Hussain Berhad? TIL) to the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Council.
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Undoubtedly, the main attraction of this mosque is its architecture and materials (some were even flown in from Egypt, Turkey, Dubai and Morocco) used in its construction.
Address: Masjid Sri Sendayan, Bandar Sri Sendayan 71950 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Operation Hours: 5 am – 10 pm
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5. Masjid Diraja Sultan Suleiman, Selangor
Built-in 1933, this mosque was actually a gift given by the British government to the fifth Sultan of Selangor at the time, Sultan Alaeddin Suleiman Shah to commemorate Klang as the royal town of Selangor.
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This mosque features architectural designs from Moorish, Neo-classical, Art Deco and also Islamic influences which makes it quite different and unique from other mosques in Malaysia.
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Fun fact: This was actually Selangor’s state mosque before it changed to the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque (the blue with white striped dome mosque) in Shah Alam.
Address: Jalan Kota Raja, Kampung Jawa, 41000 Klang, Selangor
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6. Masjid Ulul Albab, Terengganu
Inspired by the Kampung Laut Mosque in Kelantan, this mosque is created with no nails too using the traditional peg method to revive the traditional Malay vernacular characteristics and craftsmanship.
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Also mainly made from woods like the Cengal timber, Nyatuh and Bala timbers, this mosque can fit up to 1500 people.
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This mosque is adorned with masterful wood carving done by one of the famous wood carvers of Besut, Wan Mustafa Wan Su.
Address: Masjid Ulul Albab, Kampung Seberang Jertih, 22000 Jerteh, Terengganu
Operation Hours: 5 am – 10 pm
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7. Masjid Tengkera (Tranquerah), Malacca
Built-in 1728 (also one of the oldest mosques in Melaka together with Kampung Hulu Mosque), this mosque used to be Malacca’s state mosque before it was changed to Al-Azim Mosque.
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The architecture is a combination of Javanese (potong Demak), Chinese (pagoda) and also European (neo-classical) design which makes it so interesting and beautiful to witness.
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It has undergone renovations and restorations countless times including the addition of the Chinese-style pagoda minaret.
Address: Masjid Tengkera, Jalan Tengkera, Melaka, 75250, Malaysia
Operation Hours:  24 hours
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8. Masjid Ar-Rahman Kg. Pulau Gajah, Kelantan
Also inspired by the Malay craftmanship from Kampung Laut Mosque, this mosque was built in 2016 with a cost of nearly RM6 million. It was built to be a green (no aircond) and disabled-friendly mosque.
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Apart from Malay and Islamic craftsmanship in this mosque, it also has hints of international architecture from five countries mainly Indonesia, India, Yemen, Turkey and Morocco.
(Credit: @muizzuddinx, @TheSaintDemo, @FarhanLayali, @fiiyza_ / Twitter)
It was a waqf by an anonymous person to the Kelantan Islamic Council and Malay Custom (MAIK) which wanted to replace the old and small mosque with a new one.
Address:  Kampung Pulau Gajah, Pulau Gajah, 16100 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
9. Yayasan Tawfiq @ Musolla Al-Abrar, Kuala Lumpur
This musolla is considered one of the most aesthetic ones in KL as the building is built in the style of Tropical Brutalism, which is an architecture style where blocks of concrete are worked together with green plants.
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Although technically this place isn’t a mosque, it identifies itself as a musolla (slightly different and smaller from a mosque). This place is actually an NGO (hence the name Yayasan or foundation) aimed to carry out Islamic dakwah (preaching) activities through Islamic knowledge classes (majlis ilmu) and also aimed at helping the less unfortunate communities. You can call this a religious community centre we guess?
(Credit: @hazwanhfiz, @izharmustaqin / Twitter)
Even though it has lots of holes in it, some people said that this place is actually very clean, comfortable and of course, pleasing to the eyes.
Address: 2832, Jalan Sungai Penchala, Kampung Sungai Penchala, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 24 hours
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Honourable Mentions
Here are some other honourable mentions that can make our jaw drop at their unique, historical and beautiful details.
Masjid Jamek – Kuala Lumpur(Credit: @photoproductions / Instagram)
Masjid Ar-Rasyidin – Malacca(Credit: @firdauszulfaa / Twitter)
Masjid Taman Ilmu – Terengganu(Credit: @tgmuhd93)
Masjid Diraja Sultan Ala’eddin – Selangor(Credit: @uisa278 / Instagram)
Masjid Ubudiah – Perak(Credit: @Nazrul_Naim / Twitter)
Masjid Zahir – Kedah(Credit: @asifhelmi / Twitter)
So, those are some of the places that have mesmerizing mosques you might not have heard or seen of.
For Muslims, pay a visit to these mosques and perform your prayers with peace and serenity while taking in the breathtaking architectural details.
For others, do visit these places too just for travelling fun and extra knowledge. But do remember to wear appropriate clothing and request permission first from whoever’s in charge.
We live in a multiracial and multi-religion country, so let’s respect each other’s perspective and fill up some knowledge about each other’s religion as well.
READ MORE: 9 Spectacular & Historic Churches & Cathedrals in Malaysia

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13 things only Malaysian millennials would remember from the 90’s/00’s

Did you know the famous Walkman was first sold 40 years ago today?
Yes, you read that right, 4 decades ago.

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Unlike Raven who looked into the future, we decided to walk down memory lane and look back at some of the things that made the 90’s/00s amazing for us.
1. MSN Messenger
AOL also known as Away Off Line now seems a bit redundant. Since we all have internet connection on our handphones.

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But giving our friend endless nudges or changing our status to get our crushes attention was surely the highlight of our day. Ahh the smiple life…

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2. The Walkman
Do you remember back in the days when you used to walk around with your Walkman and earphones dangling around your ears? It was so big it couldn’t even fit your pocket.

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Sad news guys, they stopped production in 2010 when they just couldn’t compete anymore with MP3 players and iPods.
3. VHS tapes
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VHS tapes served us quite well, from Hollywood movies to embarrassing tadika performance homemade movies.
It was Netflix combined with Insta-story, but instead of expiring after 24 hours, these tapes haunted us for a good part of our teen years (until it finally gave out/tape player “accidentally broke”).
4. Rewinding our tapes
Be it an audio or a video cassette, rewinding was a crucial part of  being able to watch or listening to anything.

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And if you didn’t like a song, you couldn’t just skip-instead you had to agonisingly wait for the tape to fast forward.

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5. Astro was power
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Grounding in the 90’s and 00’s meant that our parents would take out the smart card from the Astro decoder.
Sometimes, they even took it away when they went out just to make sure we won’t watch TV instead of doing homework. *insert teen angst here*
6. Dial up tone of modems
If you are truly a 90’s kid, you would automatically hear that dial tone as you saw the picture below, as you waited for your computer to connect to the internet.

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The ‘best’ part was, connecting to the internet would mean your home phone would get engaged when you use the internet.

Anyone had an internet dial-up tone dance?
7. Internet-less Computer games

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The picture above explains it all. From Solitaire to Minesweeper to just plain Paint, a kid could spend hours on them.
Cos having a computer was already considered a privilege, getting  internet was a luxury.
8. The Rotiman
Every day like clockwork, the rotiman or babu roti would honk letting us know of his arrival, and kids would rush out of their gates to buy bread and a variety of junk food.
If your taman still has this man, you should feel blessed, because they are a dying breed.
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Q: What do all three of these snacks have in common?A: They all have free gifts!
No matter how ridiculous or how flimsy the toys were, as kids, they were collectibles. Best part is, they are still being sold now.
9. The Biodata book

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Like hot commodities, at the end of the year, everybody would exchange each other’s biodata book.
10. Composing your own Nokia Tunes
Being a teen, everybody wanted to stand apart from the crowd.
With your own mobile phone, everyone would try to compose their own melody (melody ke?).

11. Floppy Discs
Another obsolete item: about 80 kilobytes to a maximum 1.44megabyte floppy disc. You can’t even save your standard 3minute song right now on a floppy disc. God knows how we used to save all our homework on floppy discs once upon a time ago.

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12. Music Videos on TV
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Remember needing to wait for you favourite singer to release their music videos on MTV or Channel V?
VJs short for Video Jockeys, were pretty faced babes or hunky dudes who introduced our favourite popstars with their new music videos on TV.
13. The beginning of camera/flip phones
Walkmans were not the only mobile thing that was big and started evolving, hand phones too started to evolve.
The 90’s paved the way to the down sizing of handphones and the betterment of camera phones.

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So what do you miss about your childhood? Let us know on Facebook!

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