Small Hall And Public Toilets Among Reasons Why Parliament Has To Be Suspended: MOH

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The Ministry of Health tried to clear the air with a neat infographic showing the reasons why they recommended that the Parliament Special Sitting had to be suspended.

READ MORE: The Special Parliamentary Sitting Is Postponed Due To Covid-19
It says that before the special sitting, 56 positive cases and 4 close contacts were detected.
During the special sitting, 11 more positive cases were detected and an additional 48 close contacts were discovered.
Finally on 30 July, after the Parliament was put on hold when the Agong rebuked the government for misleading Parliament, another 9 positive cases were detected with a contact tracing investigation still ongoing.
Sidang Khas #Parlimen hendaklah dihentikan serta merta jika ada kes positif adalah antara cadangan KKM yang telah dibentangkan kepada ‘Mesyuarat Penyelarasan Bagi Urusan Berkaitan Mesyuarat Khas Bagi #DewanRakyat berikutan Penularan Wabak #COVID19‘ pada 26 Julai. pic.twitter.com/VCHJg2mWxb— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 2, 2021
The Ministry cited two factors why the Parliamentary sitting is a high-risk infectious gathering.
The Epidemiology Factor
The 6 positive cases detected during the sitting were highly infectious and at risk of becoming superspreaders.Most of the attendees at the Parliament are the elderly.Not everyone at the Parliament is vaccinated.
The Environmental Factor
The enclosed nature of the Parliamentary hall increases the risk of infection.The fact that Parliamentarians and others stay in the hall for long periods increases the chance of infection. Sharing of public facilities such as toilets and suraus.Physical distance within the hall is less than a meter despite the plastic barriers between parliamentarians.
What Do You Think?
As comments on KKM’s Twitter are still disabled, netizens took to quoting and retweeting the graphic.
If the MOH were expecting the netizens to understand, well…

How about the common people in other workplaces?

If having a lot of old people is the problem, the solution is easy, right?

Of course, there are also those who agree. But, the sarcasm is thick as tar.

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Noodle Outrage: Johor Bahru Campsite Restaurant Under Fire For RM25 Maggi

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A campsite-themed restaurant in Johor Bahru has come under fire for charging exorbitant prices for a bowl of instant noodles.

The restaurant in the Taman Mount Austin area has been accused of exploiting customers by charging RM25 for a bowl of Maggi noodles.
The incident came to light after a customer posted about it on social media, showing the noodles and their price.

The post quickly went viral, with many netizens expressing outrage over the high price.
The restaurant owner defended the pricing, stating that the noodles were not ordinary instant noodles but were specially imported from Japan and were of high quality.
However, many customers were not convinced by this explanation and accused the restaurant of taking advantage of its customers.
This is not the first time a restaurant in Johor Bahru has been accused of overcharging customers.
In recent years, there have been several cases of restaurants charging exorbitant prices for food and drinks.
Murah ke mahal?? (@ Restoran Mak Teh in Johor Bahru, Johor) https://t.co/HHR74H9prL pic.twitter.com/W7uECAbuxZ— A (@ajeemson) October 13, 2018
This has led to calls for stricter regulations to protect consumers from unscrupulous business practices.
In response to the incident, the local authorities have investigated the matter.
They have urged consumers to be vigilant and to report any cases of overcharging or other unfair business practices.
The incident highlights the need for greater consumer protection and stricter regulations to prevent businesses from exploiting their customers.
It also serves as a reminder for consumers to be aware of their rights and to speak out against unfair business practices.
Weh kalau korang pergi Sambal Hijau Sg Penchala tu, tolong la check itemised billing. I tak pernah check, just assumed price dia memang price TTDI. My friends kena ni today: pic.twitter.com/rLCdktClme— Haaziq Zahar (@haaziq_mz) February 5, 2023

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Utusan shuts down; M’sia’s oldest Malay language daily ceases operations

It is a sad day for Malaysia’s newspaper industry as long-time Malay daily, Utusan Malaysia is closing down.
The 80-year-old company had taken various measures to revive itself, including offering Voluntary Separation Schemes to more than 700 employees.

Utusan Malaysia, the oldest Malay newspaper, also resorted to selling the group and company’s assets to improve their financial position but could not turn around their fortunes.

The plummeting circulation of Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo as well as the failure to achieve a target of RM4 million revenue from advertising had placed the company’s cash flow in a dire state.
Datuk Abd Aziz Sheikh Fadzir Executive Chairman Utusan Malaysia

To further add to their woes, Utusan was unable to pay salaries on time and faced legal actions due to unpaid debts.
Employees are left hanging about whether they would be compensated or if they would receive their unpaid salaries which has been overdue for two months.
As of Wednesday (Oct 9), a total of 862 Utusan employees had been put on forced leave until October 30 by the company.
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The retrenched workers consisted of staff from various departments, including editorial, marketing and human resources.
Meanwhile, Human Resources Minister M. Kulasegaran said retrenched employees of Utusan Melayu (M) Bhd can make a representation under the Employment Insurance System (EIS) to get salary assistance for a period of six months.
Under the EIS, employees would receive a portion of their salary for a period of six months and up 80% in the first month.
As fellow writers at TRP, we sympathise with Utusan employees and hope that the matter would be cleared up soon.
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Your Favourite Brands Recently Changed Their Logos, Did You Notice?

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If you haven’t stepped out of your home for a while now, you may not have realized quite a number of brands have taken the opportunity to rebrand and update their new look.

Just so you won’t get confused by how everything looks different, and as an assurance that you are not caught in an alternate universe, here’s just a few that we’ve spotted so far.
1. Giant
Left: the 77-year-old logo and right: the new logo launched last year.
Since being founded in 1944, Giant Hypermarkets has kept the same logo. We all recognize it with the cursive green font, red-dotted i, and the yellow background splash.
Now, they’ve updated it to be much more modern and sleek, in a shade of bright green in the shape of a leaf and sans serif font. These changes have been reflected in stores itself, as the company claims that the bright new look and feel is bursting with colour and warmth.
2. Gardenia
Left: the preview packaging design, and right: the new packaging design.(Credit: TRP)
Gardenia’s packaging design features more block colours. In lieu of their baker mascot, they’ve chosen to feature their Nutrinegy more prominently, which highlights the added nutrition in each slice of bread.
The Nutrinegy symbol claims that the bread has no cholesterol, no trans fats, while being high in zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
3. Pringles
Left: the Pringles can and Pringle-man’s brown mustache. Right: On the new Pringles can, Pringle-man has a black mustache instead.(Credit: Twitter)
Pringles, too, has updated their logo and look to be more modern and sleek. Pringle-man, whose “full name” has been revealed to be “Julius Pringles”, now sports a new black mustache with full black eyebrows. Although it seems that he had lost his brown middle-parted hair with the update as well.
4. Julie’s
Left: The new logo, right: the old logo.(Credit: @artfishstudio/Twitter)
Even our traditional Malaysian-made Julie’s biscuits have gone through a logo change. While we’ve grown up with the old logo all our lives, the new logo looks fresher and younger. Julie is changed from a front-facing portrait to a side-profile, looking up at the sky in hope.
Considering that the brand has been around since 1984, it’s about time the new generation grows up with a new face.

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This Is What You Get When You Combine Music And A Gaming PC

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The ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the new Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition (GA401QEC) laptop, a gaming-turned-music machine created in collaboration with the legendary artist, DJ and music producer, Alan Walker.

So who is Alan Walker?

Alan developed an interest in computers, programming, and graphic design at a young age, eventually leading to a prominent career in electronic music.
He was a self-taught producer releasing tracks on YouTube and SoundCloud. He broke through the music scene with Faded in 2015.
As an artist, he had his hands in producing tracks for PUBG Mobile, and Death Stranding.
What about this new Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition?

The ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop on its own has power and performance in a portable package.
Inside is an 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS CPU and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. The former translates to processing power for creatives and the latter means high-end graphics for the gamers. All in a laptop that weighs 1.7kg.
What makes the Zephyrus G14 AW SE special are the unique colour accents, the Spectre Blue AniMe Matrix LED array on the laptop’s cover, and Alan’s signature next to the ROG logo done in the same shade of blue that shifts in tone when looked at from different angles.

There are also two fabric belts laid diagonally across the lid that adds a cyberpunk flair to the whole machine.
But that’s not all. The laptop features a custom boot animation and Alan Walker wallpaper.
The glass touchpad is shaded with a customised pattern and the keycaps match Alan Walker’s signature colours.
The A and W keys feature the producer’s logo.
A Box, A Sleeve, A Cap, & A Pair Of Socks.

The box that the laptop comes in turns into the ROG Remix sampler when connected to the G14 with a USB Type-C cable. The conductive pads on the surface of the acrylic box allow users to trigger 18 of Walker’s own sound effects.
The included custom software lets users create their own music with accompanying custom animation using the system.
ROG Zephyrus G14 Alan Walker Special Edition is scheduled to launch in Malaysia by September 2021,
Visit the event page for more details.

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Orang Asli: “Stop forcing contraceptives on us”

Besides being forced into religion, another issue the Orang Asli community is facing is forced contraception.

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In a memorandum submitted by five Orang Asli village representatives on July 9, 2019, one of the issues highlighted was their concern about contraceptives that are given without thorough explanation by the Health Ministry (MOH).

(Pic Credit: Malaysiakini)

Anjang Aluej, a representative from Kampung Sungai Papan  protests against family planning pills that are distributed by hospitals.
A Jaringan Orang Asli Semenanjung (JOAS) activist, Nora then voiced out that the promise for the mobile clinic to help the Orang Asli health has deemed to be more destructive than helpful.

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This is because Orang Asliâ€™s are said to be threatened to have their medical cards taken away if they refuse to take contraception.
It is also reported by Centre for Orang Asli Concerns (COAC) executive director Dr. Colin Nicholas that it was typical of the Orang Asli community to be scolded by nurses if they refused â€˜helpâ€™ in the form of contraception.
Among the Orang Asli people, newlyweds were the most targeted with forced contraception, especially those that had given birth to their first child.

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According to Colin, this whole issue has been imposed on the Orang Asli community since the 80s, adding that this practice was contradicting to the countryâ€™s aim to achieve a target population of 70 million by 2100.
While MOH might have the best intentions providing family planning choices to the Orang Asli community, contraceptives have to be used ethically and on fully informed patients.
According to the US National Library of Medicine (NCBI), birth control is a basic human right.
Thus, denying contraception is also a personâ€™s right.
Especially when there have been morally challenging cases like the ethnic cleansing carried out in Myanmar or on Bosniaks (Bosnian Muslims) in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

(Pic Credit: Mememaker)

These questions raised will be looked into by Orang Asli Affairs Department (Jakoa) whilst, the spokesperson for Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad promises responses by today.


[Watch] Fight Between Umno Members In Gerik Raises Doubt On Asyraf Wajdi’s Popularity

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A video of a fight that broke out allegedly between Umno members in a party operations room in Gerik, Perak, has been making rounds on social media.

According to what is being shared, the incident was said to have stemmed from dissatisfaction over the selection of candidates for the 15th General Election (GE15).
  @pejuangringgitmy BN indah khabar dari rupa #zahidhamidipresidenterbaikabadini #klustermahkamah #barisannasionalpenyamun ♬ Barisan Nasional – Eddie Hamid
The video, lasting 1 minute and 32 seconds, started with a war of words which then escalated into a fight.
However, the incident was successfully resolved by other party members who were there.
The incident was also shared by other netizens, including popular cartoonist Zunar.
Sementara itu kekecohan besar telah berlaku Di Umno Gerik! pic.twitter.com/YaRbFVzCFC— Zunar Cartoonist (@zunarkartunis) November 3, 2022
Promises Are Made To Be Broken
Some Umno supporters questioned the credibility of Umno Youth chief Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, who was selected to contest in Gerik when he was an outsider.
His nomination is said to be against the tradition in Gerik, as local leaders were usually selected to represent Umno.
Meanwhile, news portal Warta Rakyat said Gerik District Police Chief, Superintendent Zulkifli Mahmood, confirmed the commotion.

In GE14, Asyraf who contested in the In GE14, Asyraf who contested in the Pasir Puteh parliamentary constituency, lost to Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh from PAS, who garnered a 1,360-vote majority.
Perak Umno chairman Datuk Saarani Mohamad said Asyraf was put in Gerik as a last-minute decision.
The anger of some Umno supporters is not surprising, as he had said earlier on that there would be no outside candidates.
#NSTnation Perak Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad today confirmed that there would be no “parachute” candidate contesting in the Gerik parliamentary seat.#Perak #BarisanNasional #GE15 #MyUndi #Gerikhttps://t.co/qaKEiDl7IQ— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) October 24, 2022
David Versus Goliath
Asyraf will take on DAP Central Committee member Howard Lee Chuan How in Gerik.
Lee, Pasir Pinji state assemblyman, faces an uphill task as the seat is a stronghold of UMNO, and the party has never lost in Gerik.

Despite this, Lee said DAP being fielded in Gerik was considered a huge progress as it increases the number of seats contested by the party in Perak.
DAP Perak will contest eight parliamentary and 19 state seats in GE15.
Over the years, Lee has been helping the community in Gerik, especially the Orang Asli.
And given Umno’s internal split in Gerik, Lee might stand a chance after all.

In GE14, the seat was won by the late Datuk Hasbullah Osman with a 5,528-vote majority.
It has been vacant since November 2020 after Hasbullah passed away due to a heart attack.

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749,107 More Second Dose Jabs & We Can Balik Kampung

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Malaysians will be able to travel between states by the end of the month. According to projections by the Ministry of Health, 100% of adults in Malaysia should be fully vaccinated by 25 October.

Although in reality, it may take longer, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in a tweet said that Malaysians could once again go back to their hometowns and travel between states once 90% of the adult population in the country are fully vaccinated.
86% adults have been fully vaccinated. 4% more until we lift interstate travel. With greater mobility, there will be more gatherings. We need to take responsibility for our actions. If you develop symptoms get a test kit and test. If positive, isolate quickly.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) October 2, 2021
However, he noted that the people will need to take responsibility for their own actions as the new freedom will inevitably result in large gatherings and greater mobility.
If you develop symptoms get a test kit and test. If positive, isolate quickly.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
Currently, 20,317,843 or 86.8% of the adult population in Malaysia are fully vaccinated, 1,741,486 or 7.4% are partially vaccinated, and only 1,350,271 or 5.7% are not vaccinated, according to the Ministry of Health.

That means 94.2% of Malaysian adults have already had at least 1 dose of the vaccine and that the country will surpass the 90% threshold in due time.
However, if we look at the total population, only 62.4% of Malaysians are fully vaccinated, 10% are partially vaccinated, and 9,012,063 or 27.6% of Malaysians, which are mostly children, are unvaccinated.

With these statistics, the Ministry of Health projected that 80% of the Malaysian population will be fully vaccinated by mid-November.

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Experts Believe Malaysia Is Not Testing Enough People For Covid-19

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Local health experts believe the Ministry of Health (MoH) is under-testing for Covid-19.
While the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Malaysia may have spiked in the last two weeks since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO), the number of new cases per day have been averaging between 100 and 200.
Experts agree that the country should be recording a higher number of positive cases with increased testing.
(Credit: Ministry of Health)
Speaking to Malay Mail, Malaysia Medical Gazette managing editor Dr Khoo Yoong Khean explains that this is easily seen when we look at the number of tests done per million of the population rather than just the total number of tests.
In 2019, Malaysiaâ€™s population is estimated to be at 32.6 million.
According to the MoH, Malaysia did 39,663 tests. That’s around 1,255 tests per million people. South Korea is doing 6,500 tests per million people and Singapore is doing 6,800 tests per million people.Dr Khoo Yoong Khean via Malay Mail
According to him, the higher number of positive cases donâ€™t show the true picture of the outbreak. Instead, itâ€™s better to refer to the number of deaths and/or the number of ICU cases.
Senior consultant paediatrician Datuk Dr Amar-Singh HSS agrees that the better way to determine the severity of Covid-19 in Malaysia is by looking at the number of deaths.
Covid-19 statistics in Malaysia as of 1 April. (Credit: Ministry of Health)
Assuming 1% of all patients die (a very conservative number), Dr Amar said 1% means for every one death, there are 100 positive cases. Therefore, 37 deaths mean that there are 3,700 positive cases.
How many do we have now? We have 2,626 cases. But you see, 3,700 cases based on the number of deaths is not today’s number; it is a number from four weeks ago.Datuk Dr Amar-Singh HSS via Malay Mail
He points out that the incubation period of Covid-19 is about 10 days or two weeks before symptoms start to show. Then the patient is admitted, placed on a ventilator or in the ICU before they pass away.
In this sense, 3,700 positive cases was Malaysiaâ€™s epidemic size three to four weeks ago. Today, the number would be much higher, especially if you consider the fact that some cases are asymptomatic. Based on the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 25% of people infected with Covid-19 may not show symptoms.
The actual mortality rate for Covid-19 is currently 1.4% in Malaysia and 3.4% globally.
This is also the reason why mass testing is so important.
According to Dr Amar, mass testing does not have to include the society at large. However, at the moment, MoH is only testing PUIs with symptoms.
Mass testing means we test everybody who has come into contact with a positive case. Now we’re only testing symptomatic individuals.Datuk Dr Amar-Singh HSS via Malay Mail
Health Ministry personnel screen the homeless for Covid-19 before sending them to transit centres during the MCO. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Unfortunately, even if we wanted to, Malaysia does not have the capability to mass test at the moment. We are limited by general resources like manpower and labs.
In addition, local production of test kits is low and done primarily in the Institute of Medical Research. Global production of test kits was also low at the beginning of the outbreak and any kits made in China, South Korea and Taiwan were reasonably kept for domestic use and not exported.
Countries like South Korea also have large-scale drive-through testing, making it very tough for Malaysia to match their numbers.
In the end, we can only work within our limits.

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Did You Know That 22 July Is Sarawak Independence Day?

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This might not be known by those living in the Peninsular, but Sarawak has its own independence day.
It was declared by the state government in 2016 that 22 July is Sarawak’s Independence Day as cited in the Sarawak Government Gazette.
For this year, the Sarawak Day celebration will be held virtually and broadcast live via various social media platforms from Miri on 22 July due to Covid-19.
Why is the date significant?
Sarawak’s Former Chief Minister, the late Tan Sri Adenan Satem declared the date as a public holiday to commemorate Sarawak’s independence from British colonisation.
Sarawak Independence Day or Sarawak Day was also made to recognise and acknowledge the sacrifice and contributions of Sarawakians who fought for the state’s independence from the British.
According to NST, 22 July 1963 was the last day that Sir Alexander Waddell served as the British colonial governor after which he was replaced by Tan Sri Stephen Kalong Ningkan who was appointed the first Chief Minister.
This was months before Sarawak entered into the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) on 16 September, which formed the Federation of Malaysia with Sabah, Malaya and Singapore.
There has been disputes over the actual date
Prof Michael Leigh, a researcher who has been active in Sarawak since 1962, disagreed that 22 July is the state’s Independence Day as he said that the date was the day when the Sarawak cabinet or the alliance cabinet was formed.
“Sarawak was given self-government on Aug 31 (1963), and had self-government until Sept 16 (1963). That was on the basis that the British Governor agreed to accept the advice of Sarawak state cabinet, which was formed in July (1963).Former Director of the Institute of Asian Studies at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Prof Michael Leigh via Borneo Post
However, he said, the British Governor had full authority up until Sept 16 1963 when Sarawak, along with Sabah and Singapore joined Malaya to create Malaysia.
From Aug 31 to Sept 16 (1963), he (the British Governor) said he would abide by the decision of the Sarawak state cabinet.Former Director of the Institute of Asian Studies at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Prof Michael Leigh via Borneo Post

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Covid-19: High-End Klang Valley Gyms Announce Members & Staff Test Positive Over New Year Break

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Numerous high-end gyms and fitness centres around Klang Valley have announced temporary closures for disinfection and testing as staff and members have tested positive for Covid-19 over the New Year break.

FLYPROJECT – Intermark Mall, DC Mall, Verve Shops, Kiara 163, JWM & The Curve

Ministry of Burn – Bukit Damansara
Credit: @ministryofburn/Instagram
B.est Mind & Body – Bukit Bintang

Hustle Lifestyle – Solaris Dutamas
Credit: @hustlelifestyle.my/Instagram
PWRHOUSE – Desa Sri Hartamas
Credit: @pwrhouse.fit/Instagram
Urban Spring Pilates – Bangsar
Credit: @urbanspringpilates/Instagram
Malaysiakini reports that Union Strength (Hartamas), Tribe Boxing Studio (Mont Kiara and Tropicana), Club Aloha (Sri Hartamas) and Revelation Republic (Taman Sea) have also confirmed Covid-19 positive cases.
According to the latest Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) SOP released on 4th Jan 2021 by the National Security Council (MKN), it is not mandatory to wear a face mask for sports and recreation activities conducted either indoors or outdoors.

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Gimnasium di Lembah Klang rekod kes Covid-19, SOP tak perlu pelitup muka
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[Watch] Scrambling For Bottled Water, Penangites Go Into A Frenzy Over Fear Of Dry Taps Due To Baling Floods

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Just imagine turning on your tap, and no water comes out.

The nightmare scenario prompted people in Penang to scramble to buy drinking water.
They fear there would be no water supply due to the floods in Baling, Kedah.
According to images and videos that went viral on social media, grocery stores and shopping malls in the state were being cleared of bottled water.

The panic buys started after the government issued a notice warning against water disruption in Penang due to the closure of the Sungai Dua water treatment plant.
People also took to social media to voice their concerns, with some saying that the panic buys also happened in parts of Kedah.
Bekalan air penang dan kulim yg bergantung pada sungai muda terganggu sebab kejadian banjir kepala air di Baling. Pakat berebut beli air mineral dengarnya— Retweeted x (@atechbleed) July 6, 2022
penang takda air sebab banjir dekat baling 😵💫😵💫 saya baru balik pusing kedai cari air mineral— ail⁷ (@mykoya2) July 6, 2022
Jualan air mineral sekitar kedahh dan penang hari ni 📈📈📈— Soma's (@dysdaaa) July 6, 2022
The plant had to cease operations for four hours following the floods as the raw water from Sungai Muda is too turbid.
The Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP) has taken initial action by draining raw water from the Mengkuang Dam for the use of the people of the state.
Chow explained that the raw water from the Mengkuang Dam could accommodate the use of the people of Penang for 100 days.
The Mengkuang Dam functions as a water storage dam if faced with an unusual situation like now, namely the supply of raw water is disrupted.
READ MORE: Remains Of Pregnant Mother & Mother-In-Law Found Embracing: Baling Floods Record 3 Casualties
The floods in Baling claimed three lives, while more than 1,400 residents had to be evacuated to three temporary evacuation centres (PPS), with seven houses destroyed and about 70 more damaged.
Meanwhile, Syarikat Air Darul Aman (Sada) said two of its water treatment plants are operating at 100% while three more are still recovering.
  @mumtazzulkifli Bumi Baling Menangis. Semoga diberi kekuatan untuk orang Baling untuk terus bangkit. #balingbanjir #banjirbaling #iboi #banjiriboi #baling ♬ Allah Allah Aghisna – Nazwa Maulidia
Finger Pointing
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor denied allegations that the Musang King durian planting project in Gunung Inas was the cause of floods.
Residents in the surrounding area were reported to have protested a reservoir pool project at the top of Gunung Inas, which was said to have burst.
It resulted in headwaters and mud floods that flowed into Sungai Lata Celak, Kampung Iboi.

The pond is said to have been built by a company involved in the Musang King durian planting project in 2018.
The purpose of the pool is to water between 4,000 to 5,000 durian trees in the area.
At the same time, Muhammad Sanusi said his party did not want to fall into the ‘ blame game ‘ played by some parties, especially in matters involving tragedies or natural disasters.
Sanusi ni wakil rakyat ke wakil kapitalis durian? Rakyat Kedah meninggal sebab banjir taw https://t.co/2LpMgo1l72— Bayhaki (@BayhakiSD) July 6, 2022

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Police On The Lookout For Vandaliser After Videos Of Him Snipping Malaysian Flags In KL Goes Viral

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The police are tracking a man that was recorded cutting several Malaysian flags that were put up on the sidewalk in front of the Malaysian Tourism Centre (MATIC), reported Berita Harian.

Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya said that while no police report had been lodged against the suspect, the men in blue have started tracking the perpetrator.
“There’s no report (lodged) yet. We’re currently tracking the individual responsible,” he was quoted as saying.
Yesterday, a man clad in a red shirt and wearing a turquoise cap was recorded on camera cutting several Jalur Gemilang using a pair of scissors.
The incident was believed to have occurred during peak hours with many motorists on the road witnessing the incident.
Several videos had been uploaded to TikTok which went viral yesterday.
pic.twitter.com/X9AOTDI4UI— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) August 17, 2022
It was learnt that the man scolded several individuals who tried to stop him from continuing his actions.

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Joe Flizzow ft Jay Park and K-Clique’s MK: The Malaysian-Korean Collaboration Everyone’s Freaking Out About

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Malaysian social media was abuzz today with the release of a short teaser of the music video ‘Ciao’ by Malaysian rapper Joe Flizzow featuring K-Clique’s MK and Korean-American hip hop artist Jay Park.

The 24-second trailer released by Def Jam Malaysia gave audiences glimpses into the neon-lit world of flashy cars and style with familiar local faces alongside Joe Flizzow, MK and Jay Park.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Def Jam Malaysia (@defjammsia)
Needless to say, everyone was freaking out over the epic collaboration
wow joe flizzow feat. jay park 😱 it’s so nice to see malaysian rapper collab with korean rapper! 🙌🏻— hana 📌 (@loveseokmine) January 17, 2021
Joe Flizzow, MK AND Jay Park?! 👁👄👁 bro- a collab that I never expected. AND IS THAT SABRONZO I SEE OR AM I TRIPPING?! https://t.co/wE3tn28mDB— ADEK ⏻ | NEVER LET YOU GO (@nfiatrooper) January 17, 2021
How this epic collab came about
In a December 2020 interview with Harian Metro, Joe (whose real name is Johan Ishak) explained that he had known Jay Park for a while as they’re both in the hip-hop community. Joe had also been featured in Jay Park’s 2018 track Twisted Dreams.
Meanwhile, Meanwhile, Joe had always been aware of the success of the local hip-hop group K-Clique and met MK during the production of Joe’s rap cyber show 16 Baris.
For this project, I thought of including him as well because I have found the best song.Joe Flizzow to Harian Metro.
Jow Flizzow (left) and Jay Park (right).(Credit: Hype.my)
Making a hit during a pandemic
The 41-year-old Malaysian admitted that the global pandemic made things difficult, but it wasn’t impossible.
During the production, the three musicians were indifferent places with MK in Kota Kinabalu and Jay Park abroad. However, the song was completed within a few days after they sent their respective recordings to Joe.
The song will incorporate colloquial terms familiar to Malaysians while Jay Park  will be singing a few bars in Korean.
Cooperation through this song is like a bridge that connects between different generations and different countries. The production is very simple even though it was written during the Covid-19 crisis.Joe Flizzow to Harian Metro.
MK (left) and Joe Flizzow (right).(Credit: nazlannasir.com)
Joe told the Malay-language daily that he hopes this exciting collaboration will take the song outside of Malaysia.
According to NME Asia, the track is produced by Singaporean hip hop artist ALYPH and due to be released on 22nd January.
We can’t wait!

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Joe Flizzow to release new song ‘Ciao’ featuring Jay Park and K-Clique’s MK


Taylor Swift Drops 3 Dates In Singapore, But Can Fans Expect More?

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Taylor Swift drops her 2024 World Tour dates, which only lists Singapore in SEA but a two-month gap between her last Singapore date and her next concert in Paris leaves a question of how many more concerts will be added in the island republic.

This comes after Coldplay kept adding more shows in Singapore after starting out with 4.
READ MORE: Malaysians, Coldplay Adds 6th Show In Singapore, For Real
READ MORE: Singapore Gets 4 Nights Of Coldplay, Malaysian & Indonesian Fans Not Happy
Did you see what I see?There is no Taylor Swift concert after 4th March – 9th May.I’m afraid she is going to do 30-shows in Singapore. 😂😂😂 https://t.co/tF5KZrJxtB pic.twitter.com/uLc3yxPAHX— 💜 (@folkloreswifty) June 20, 2023
For her world tour called “The Eras Tour” next year, Swift is only going to stop by two Asian countries, which are Japan and Singapore.
What’s more frustrating for Malaysians to process is, not only is Singapore the only Southeast Asian country to get the American singer-songwriter to perform there, but they get to have her for 3 DAYS from 2 March to 4 March 2024! Honestly, that’s like a slap in the face after all the 6-day Coldplay in Singapore concert commotion.
Meanwhile, Japan will be having her in Tokyo earlier for four days from 7 February to 10 February 2024.

Besides Asia, Swift will also be touring Australia and Europe next year with more than 14 countries on her list.
Some of the countries she’ll be touring are as follows:

Australia
France
United Kingdom
Germany
Netherlands
Ireland

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You can find more details on the concert dates and tickets here.
Malaysian fans are speechless
Many Malaysian fans are enraged and fed up with Swift’s announcement. Not only do we have to contend with one Coldplay show while Singapore has six, but they get to have Tay Tay too. The world is not fair, is it?
Some definitely expect Swift to add more dates to her Singapore concert. At this rate, we might as well just call it a Singapore tour.
Taylor Swift is going to get 6 days in Singapore too at this rate— Dr Nimelesh (@HausofHilton) June 20, 2023
With Coldplay having 6 shows at Singapore. I won't be surprised that Taylor Swift will do the same, just that there will be ZERO shows for Malaysia.— 🏳🌈 カルサン (Karusa-n) 🏴 (@connerylazenby) June 20, 2023
Singapore:Coldplay 6 showsTaylor Swift 3 showsMalaysiaColdplay 1 show (with pesky scalpers)...Yep that's that.What. A. Joke!— 🌈 Zaddy (@iamfalliq) June 21, 2023
i’m sorry but if i’m so bitter because taylor not coming to malaysia. we got 85k capacity here #TaylorSwift #TaylorSwiftTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/3qC2y718tZ— abby| rest (@red_jongin) June 20, 2023
Besides that, some even speculated the reason why Tay Tay isn’t coming to Malaysia.  This might be due to our country’s religious stand and some political issues.
Bad news for Malaysian Swifties. #ErasTour.If the rumour that Taylor is coming to Asia in March is true, it seems that she would skip Malaysia.Bc starting this year, our Govt has banned international concerts to be held right before Ramadan.When is Ramadan in 2024?March!😭 https://t.co/eTOhhfGlFK pic.twitter.com/Lmoz9idjmH— 💜 (@folkloreswifty) June 13, 2023
Taylor Swift skipping Malaysia shows that our country is moving backwards because of the stupid conservative geng lebai people. Bagus depa skip Malaysia, nanti puak lebai buat kecoh macam biasa macam tiap tahun ada KPI kutuk concert.— clark kent (@asianpadthai) June 20, 2023
Well, that actually could make sense too. After all, Coldplay even had to apologise for their one and only show in Malaysia to some unhappy citizens so maybe Tay Tay would like to avoid that kinda scene too?
READ MORE: Anyone Not Happy We’re Coming, We’re So Sorry – Chris Martin Sends Message Of Love To All Malaysians
Who knows. It might just be a good economic or strategic geographic decision.
So what do you think about The Eras Tour in Singapore? Will it only be a 3-day concert or a 30-day concert?

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Taiwan President Apologises To Family Of Student Victim And All Malaysians

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Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has issued a formal apology to the family of the Malaysian student who had been strangled to death on Thursday (29 October) in southern Taiwan.

According to TaiwanNews, Tsai offered her apologies to the victim’s parents and to the people and country of Malaysia during a national security meeting on Saturday.
The president expressed her deepest apologies to the family of the student and the people of Malaysia.Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen according to Presidential Office spokesman Xavier Chang
She said the incident has damaged Taiwan’s international image as a safe and friendly nation and exposed issues in their society that need to be thoroughly reviewed to ensure such a tragedy does not reoccur.
Students and teachers at Chang Jung Christian University commemorating the death of their fellow student. (Credit: CNA)
On top of that, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang also extended his apologies on behalf of his government, adding that he has instructed the relevant authorities to assist the victim’s family in their time of need.
The 24-year-old Malaysian student went missing during a walk to her dormitory at Chang Jung Christian University in Tainan City.
It was later known that she had been abducted, sexually assaulted and killed before her body was then dumped in the Kaohsiung City district of Alian.
Read more: A M’sian Student Was Strangled To Death With A Rope In Taiwan And The Murderer Has Confessed
Based on a report by The Star, the victim’s parents have travelled to Taiwan yesterday to retrieve their daughter’s body.
The parents reportedly flew under special arrangements facilitated by the Federation of Alumni Associations of Taiwan Universities, Malaysia. This allows them to skip the 14-day quarantine through a special entry pass.

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Tired Of Tinder? Chap Goh Mei Can Help You Fish For Love

The Chinese New Year is 15 days long, and you may have been asked the ever-oft question: “Have girlfriend/boyfriend already or not?” for that whole duration.
Because there’s actually a gender ratio imbalance in Malaysia, it’s not uncommon for guys to not have girlfriends. After all, there are 107 guys for every 100 girls… so if you’re single, it’s not necessarily your fault!

But the Chinese people are nothing if not efficient, so if you’re tired of being constantly reminded that you’re single, the last day of Chinese New Year is your day to shine.
The 15th day of Chinese New Year is the Yuan Xiao Jie, or more commonly known in Malaysia by its Hokkien name Chap Goh Mei. Sometimes, this day is also known as “the Chinese Valentine’s Day”, as people seek out their soul mate on this day.
Traditionally, in other countries such as China, the day is actually known as the Lantern Festival, which shouldn’t be confused with the Mooncake Festival, which is also colloquially called the Lantern Festival in Malaysia.
The reason why the 15th Day is called the Lantern Festival is because lanterns are the main point of the festival. It’s celebrated with lantern watching of lantern designed after old Chinese folklore, the guessing of lantern riddles, and with the eating of tang yuan, glutinous rice balls in sweet soup, together with family.
It’s all about the lanterns on the Lantern Festival… Just not in Malaysia.(Credit: Unsplash)
Before the world had Tinder, the Chinese found love with matchmakers or oranges. Historically, most young women could only freely go out and mingle during the Lunar New Year festival periods, when they visited temples to pray. The young men would then hang around the area hoping for a glimpse of these girls.
Nowadays, there are so many ways to casually meet new people that many countries do not practice tossing mandarin oranges anymore, save for Malaysia.
While most other countries celebrate by playing lantern riddles and eating sweet rice ball desserts, Malaysia still maintains the tradition of finding love the old-fashioned way.
Young single girls will write their name and contact information on a mandarin orange and toss it into water. Then, young single men will scoop it out of the water and try to make a connection.
Toss a coin to your witcher- I mean, toss a mandarin orange for good luck.(Credit: Malay Mail)
It was necessary back then to find their soul mate in this manner.
Of course, the practice isn’t just limited to young singles looking for love. Many people have started to write general well-wishes on the oranges simply to take part in the festivities.
Because Chap Goh Mei is such a major event within Hokkien communities, it is celebrated every year in Penang at the Esplanade in George Town. It’s also celebrated in hotspots such as the Taman Jaya lake in Petaling Jaya and certain areas in Klang.

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Why SOPs At Restaurants Seem To Never Be The Same

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Recently, local burger joint myBurgerLab shared a disheartening message of an angry customer who demanded to sit with their family despite current SOP.

The public can now travel together in the same car if they are from the same household, so naturally most will assume that it should be fine to eat together.
However, that’s not the case, which can draw ire for those who have been looking forward to have a meal together.
Confusion all around
According to another local restaurant owner who wishes to remain anonymous, there are no clear communications from the government that reaches F&B operators directly.
Instead, they must rely on “official” directives from news outlets, which are often vague, and through word-of-mouth from other F&B operators, customers, and even social media.
A hawker stall practices physical distancing.(Credit: TRP)
This means that if there are changes to the guidelines and SOP, not everyone is notified and updated, which could lead to confusion between operators and customers.
Additionally, changes announced during press conferences by the government are not reflected in their official guidelines until some time later, which further adds to the confusion.
Where to go for information
Yet, there actually is a concise website for SOP guidelines during this time for all industries available on the Majlis Keselamatan Negara website.
The guidelines for F&B restaurants and outlets are updated regularly, with the latest version updated on 6 August.
On it, there are guidelines for social distancing, such as keeping tables 2 meters apart with a space in between seats of the same table.
Restaurant operators and even the general public should take note of required SOPs to make the current RMCO period easier on everyone. With constant vigilance, we may be able to return to business as usual faster.

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Spa And Reflexology Centres Want To Resume Businesses, Too

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On June 10, barbershops, salons, and other personal grooming businesses reopened their doors to the public. The exception were spa operators and massage parlors, who were not allowed to reopen their business during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).
In a joint statement by Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) and Malaysian Association of Wellness & Spa (MAWSPA), they pointed out that the industry as a whole already practices strict hygiene standards and are not unfamiliar with wearing masks and gloves- even before Covid-19.
Despite the industry’s culture of standard operating procedure (SOP) adherence and emphasis on personal hygiene, they are not allowed to resume business. Instead, they addressed the fact that genuine spas and reflexology centres were left out to struggle further while barbers and hairdressers had the chance to resume their business with new SOPs.
The organisations also stated that it has been a long and arduous journey for the industry to be recognised as a contributor to the public’s health and wellness.
Both AMSPA and MAWSPA are recognised not only in Malaysia, but also in the region for the standards they instill and demand from their members. Thus, they argue that the government should not deny them from reopening their businesses over unfounded fears of the industry not following SOPs.
Plenty of spas and massage parlors already use gloves and masks to keep their customers comfortable.Credit: Freepik
The two organisations, joining together to form a Covid-19 Special Task Force even came out with a very comprehensive SOP manual for the benefit of their members, tailored to have the highest level of safety and hygiene management that is so crucial as a preventive measure.
The task force has submitted the SOPs to the Ministry of Health, Ministry of International Trade and Industries, and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
We dare say it is one of the most comprehensive SOPs produced by an industry to combat the risk of contracting Covid-19.MAWSPA-AMSPA Covid-19 Special Task Force
The taskforce has also taken it upon themselves to hold training sessions on the SOPs for their members to ensure they know and follow the appropriate guidelines.
They say that despite all their efforts in coming up with the ‘Safe to Spa Campaign’ to self-regulate their members and help the spa-going community recognize that the industry has done its best to provide safe services, they are still waiting for the green light from the relevant authorities.
According to them, clients have been calling to resume spa and massage services, while spa operators struggle on the brink of closure after so many months of zero incomes, leaving them unable to pay salaries and overhead commitments.

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Mossad Agent Allegedly Linked To PKR, Police Told Public Not To Speculate

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PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil has denied that a married couple – alleged to be Israeli security and intelligence (Mossad) agents –  are party members.

The incumbent Lembah Pantai MP clarified that both of them are not members of any PKR branch and have no connection with the party.
He said the action of the two individuals raising the party’s flag at a ceremony in 2018 was also their own accord and had nothing to do with PKR.
I confirm that the two individuals, namely Nidarayahu Zainal and Raibafie Amdan, are not members of any PKR branch and have no connection with the party.PKR information chief Fahmi Fadzil quashing rumours that the couple are PKR members.

Commenting further, Fahmi congratulated and thanked the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) for their quick action.
Police acted swiftly in arresting the suspect and freeing the Palestinian, who was believed to have been kidnapped on the orders of Mossad.
READ MORE: Putrajaya Probing Alleged Mossad Operation In Malaysia
Earlier, allegations spread on social media that the two arrested individuals were members of PKR and had ties to the party.

The individuals are alleged to have ties to Mossad.
The allegations drew disbelief from the public, with some believing that it was nothing more than attempts to smear PKR since the election was near.
Dulu masa kes ahli DAP link dengan GERILA TAMIL EELAM (LTTE) kena tahan sekurangnya, Rayer Mp Jelutong backup lagi kawan2 dia dan persoal tindakan Muhyiddin sebab dia Chief KDN masa tu, ahli PKR link Mossad laju cytro dia cakap tu ahli BERSATU 😆https://t.co/N0vlLnuElk pic.twitter.com/JnOXy8w2W8— Pussifer (@theholywifi) October 20, 2022
There was no shortage of speculation as to who the husband and wife are and how they lived their lives.
Kes Mossad:Yang disyaki mossad permpuan..suami perempuan tu kerja jaga anak dan berniaga bila isteri tu pulang kerja..masa ister dia (perempuan yang dikaitkan dgan mossad) tu melakukan kejadian itu si suami tak tahu menahu kejadian tu..dia jaga anak dan jugak anak2 kawan isteri— mikhail_13 i am 🦁 (@mikhail_1313) October 19, 2022
Meanwhile, the Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, asked the public not to speculate as it would interfere with the investigation.
He added that it would also confuse the public to the extent that it could disrupt public safety and order.
How Vulnerable Are We?
A political security analyst, Dr Abdul Razak Ahmad, said the government owes the public a thorough explanation.
Dr Abdul Razak, the Founding Director of the think-tank Bait Al Amanah, said the antics of foreign agents in Malaysia are mortifying for the public.
Dr Abdul Razak, the Founding Director of the think-tank Bait Al Amanah. (Pix: Bait Al Amanah)
He said the fact that brazen operations have been conducted on Malaysian soil, specifically in Kuala Lumpur, could have ramifications for civilians.
These events unnerved Malaysians because they have no idea how deep is foreign infiltration in Malaysia, to the point that people might fear for their lives.Political security analyst, Dr Abdul Razak Ahmad, to TRP on the need to assure the public.
He noted that for years, the nation’s security apparatus has failed to adequately prevent foreign agents from carrying out their acts on Malaysian soil.
HISTORY: On Feb. 13, 2017, two women assassinated Kim Jong Un's half-brother at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia.The recent documentary "Assassins" tells the story of how North Korea plotted Kim Jong Nam's murder. Read our review:https://t.co/1LcTHRo27Y pic.twitter.com/1CasocpPCP— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) February 13, 2021
#Malaysia – University lecturer & Imam, Fadi Muhammad al-Batsh, from #Palestine was assassinated in #KualaLumpur early this morning. The Imam was walking when two men on a motorcycle approached him at 6am. One of the men then opened fire & fired more than 10 shots. pic.twitter.com/fXvMfF2oa0— DOAM (@doamuslims) April 21, 2018
Dr Abdul Razak warned that such failures might embolden foreign operatives to “run the show” in Malaysia further.
READ MORE: Palestinian Islamist Movement, Hamas, Eyes Malaysia As Operations Base
What Is So Special About Mossad?
Mossad is one of the main entities in the Israeli Intelligence Community, along with Aman (military intelligence) and Shin Bet (internal security).
Mossad is responsible for intelligence collection, covert operations, and counter-terrorism.
Its director answers directly and only to the Israeli Prime Minister.
Mossad has been widely recognized as the best intelligence service in the world, although not without failures.

To work for Mossad, agents must be quick and creative thinkers with excellent interpersonal skills.
One of their main missions is to convince strangers to take actions they would not consider otherwise.
For this reason, the bungling of the recent operation in Malaysia came as a shock and surprise to many.
Kes Mossad ni mesti propaganda parti melayu seMalaysia. Bodoh sangat ke mossad ni sampai hire ejen bangang?— Syaiffrie (@Syaiffrie) October 19, 2022

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[Watch] Who’s To Blame? Lorry Runs Over 10 Illegally Parked Cars At Putrajaya Government Office

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Malaysians are playing the blame game online over who’s responsible for the viral traffic incident that happened near a government office building in Putrajaya on Thursday (21 October).

Videos showing the moment and the aftermath of a lorry colliding with cars parked illegally on the sides of a road behind the ‘Parcel E’ government complex recently received a lot of attention after it was shared on social media.
One of the videos saw the white lorry hitting several vehicles as it squeezed its way through the path that was made narrow by the cars parked on both sides of the street.
Ada pemandu lori terlupa pasang otak.pic.twitter.com/dNx7asw3U7— Adzman Kamaruddin (@adzman86) October 21, 2021
Another clip showed the full extent of what had happened – as people who were assumed to be the owners of the many more parked cars along the long road came to inspect the damage done to their vehicles.
According to official reports, as many as 10 cars were damaged during the event, and by the looks of it, some worse than others.
Siapa ada parkir kereta di Kompleks E, Putrajaya boleh tengok kereta anda. Takziah.pic.twitter.com/tjyEhMOy16— Adzman Kamaruddin (@adzman86) October 21, 2021
Police say that the lorry driver in question had been called in to provide a statement over what had happened.
The owners of the vehicles involved in the incident also came in to file their reports.
Authorities explained that the location of the incident had been marked as a ‘no parking’ zone and that the apparent victims of the incident had no right to claim anything for the damages done to their property.
The case was being investigated under Section 42 of the Road and Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) for reckless and dangerous driving.
Who’s to blame?
Sentiments online clearly have some people mad over the incident and blamed the lorry driver for their actions.
However, many also said that the lorry driver was not at fault in the incident because of the simple fact that the damaged cars were parked illegally by the sides of the road.
Illegal parking lepas tu salahkan lori 😏 https://t.co/Pg1F2YGhtj— FG⭕VERNMENT (@borneoOG) October 21, 2021
Not a parking space. Park at your own risk 🤭 https://t.co/wA0WvRpenp—  (@MohseinM) October 21, 2021
Some even idolised the driver for what it did and implied that they would have done the same if placed in a similar situation.
Others also took to deconstructing the root cause of the case.
People basically pointed out that the lack of proper amenities such as available parking spaces and a better public transportation system would have prevented such incidents from taking place.
At first aku marah dgn pemandu lori but then bile tau those are not actually designated parking spots, tak jadi marah. This is more of an issue with urban planning. https://t.co/Rj6hKw9kVp— Ammar at AMGX 🏴 (@ammar_gaux) October 22, 2021
Some also alluded to the fact that Malaysia’s ‘car-centric‘ infrastructures and planning has affected how our society behaves.
Salahkan budaya.1. Budaya parking tempat tak sepatutnya.2. Budaya beli kereta itu satu kejayaan.3. Budaya perancangan bandar tak fikir ruang pembinaan public transport di masa hadapan.4. Tak wujudkan budaya berbasikal/berjalan ke tempat kerja.— MhsnJmldn (@Muhsin_J) October 21, 2021
Not going to mention who I think is wrong here, but this happens when we, as a society, are too dependent on cars that everything and everywhere becomes a parking space. https://t.co/tkClOAQ3Gg— Paradisu 🏴 (@monoloqueen) October 22, 2021
These people clearly need more green spaces.So selfish of them to have cars. https://t.co/Tpo3rGRy5N— μαρκ {Redacted}🏴 (@MG92__2) October 21, 2021
According to police, they would conduct more enforcement operations in the area to prevent people from illegally parking and issue tickets to those who still disobeyed the law.

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Mom Says Baby Injured, Nanny Claims It Was From A Fall

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A parent was heartbroken to see their young child suffering from injuries at a nanny’s place and has taken to Facebook to share their sorrow.

On Thursday (23 February), the nanny called her in the afternoon to say her child, Daris, fell. The nanny claimed that she was washing dishes in the kitchen after feeding Daris and didn’t see how it happened.
The nanny allegedly heard Daris’s cries and found the child lying below the metal study table. She believed Daris was reaching for the toy under the table.
However, the parent felt suspicious because Daris sustained injuries on the sides of his face. She also found three lines above her son’s left ear that looked like finger marks left after a slap.
Image: Wan Fazreen Syahira/Facebook
Feeling dissatisfied with the reasons given, she asked the nanny why her son sustained injuries to the sides of the face but was found in a lying down position.
The nanny then said the swelling on the right side of the head happened after Daris fell near the sofa in the morning while she was carrying him.
The nanny kept quiet when the parent asked why she wasn’t informed about the matter in the morning.
The nanny then claimed that Daris’s bruises only showed up after she iced the injured spots.
Daris was brought to a private clinic for medical attention. The doctor said Daris didn’t sustain any serious injuries but urged the parents to keep watch for 24 hours in case anything changes.
Daris was brought to the hospital
The next day (24 February), Daris was still traumatised and kept screaming in his sleep. He was taken to a hospital, but the nurse told the parents that she needed a police report to proceed with further checks.
They lodged a police report on Saturday (25 February) and Daris was hospitalised for four days. The parent claimed that the doctors who attended to Daris said the marks above the ear looked like finger marks.
The police advised the parents to lodge a second report if they intended to pursue a case against the nanny.
They lodged the second police report the next day (27 February). They were told the police cannot guarantee that the nanny will be charged in court because it was a tough case to prove without witnesses and shaky evidence.
On the day of the incident, the nanny claimed that all her children were upstairs in the house and the other children under her care didn’t turn up. Only Daris and the nanny were downstairs the whole time.
It was revealed that the nanny was reported for a similar case about three years back. Another child allegedly fell on toys but there wasn’t any evidence so the case was dropped.
On Wednesday (22 March), Daris’s parents received the update that they cannot charge the nanny in court due to the lack of evidence. Just like the previous case, the case had to be dismissed.
The story saddened netizens and they urged parents to send their children to registered daycares with CCTV for monitoring.
A netizen suggested the parents file a civil case against the nanny on the grounds of trauma and injury since the nanny was previously reported for a similar issue.
Parents are also advised to carefully select the child carers to watch over their children.
READ MORE: Women’s Ministry Diverts Child Abuse Case In Daycare To Cops For Further Action
I can’t imagine if this happen to my children 😭 we can’t fight sebab takde bukti.. sedihnya— Liena ✨ (@noraxliena) April 10, 2023
Dear parents pls hntr dkt taska yg berdaftar instead hntr dkt pengasuh dkt rumah, atleast taska yg berdaftar ni ada cctv if jd apa2 ada bukti..Mmg mhl sikit tp kalau jd mcmni kesian kt ank tu, xfhm la org jenis xsuka bdk tp kau sibuk nk jd pengasuh 😭— Mademoiselle_ (@feyra_daisy) April 10, 2023
Saman sivil ke atas pengasuh. Tuntut trauma dan kecederaan. Panggil polis utk reveal laporan. Memang untuk kes jenayah beban bukti berat iaitu “beyond reasonable doubt” tp untuk saman sivil hanya perlu “on the balance of probability” esp kalau ada sejarah kes lama— Shaik imran (@shakeyz82) April 10, 2023
Yep kene anta taska kerana mereka ada lesen . Bole charge . Tapi tu lah hmmm— hana orkid 🖤 (@rosemerahZ) April 9, 2023

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[Watch] Neighbour Records Kidnapping Of Expensive Cat But Did Nothing To Help

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There is a saying that you should show love to your neighbour as yourself.
Unfortunately, love can sometimes be subjective.
A woman was recently informed by her neighbour that her cat was abducted.
The pet owner, Fifi Anis, was grateful to her neighbour for alerting her.
However, she was also puzzled as the neighbour had witnessed the whole incident.
The neighbour recorded the abduction on a phone but did nothing else to stop the kidnapper.
The neighbour informed her afterwards, which was too late as the culprit had made off with the feline.
Dumbstruck, Fifin posted the incident on social media.
She is appealing to the public to help her find the cat, which was abucted by a female ‘kidnapper’ on a bicycle.

According to Fifin, her cat – called Blackie and of Maine Coon breed – was abducted around 5pm on 18 March 18 by the kidnapper.
It is understood that the incident took place in Taman Desa Jaya, Johor Bahru.
Netizens Puzzled
Netizens criticised the neighbour for failing to do the right thing, which is to call out the kindapper.
At the very least, the neighbour could have alerted the owner.
Some netizens expressed fear that the cat would be eaten as they speculated on the nationality of the kidnapper.

Gentle Giants
Maine Coon cats are known to be especially friendly, furry, and intelligent.
The size and temperament of a small dog, Maine Coon cats are an expensive breed.
In Malaysia, a Maine Coon kitten can cost RM3,000 and above, while a pure Maine Coon breed can even go up to RM7,000.
A check on the internet reveals the high price of Maine Coon cats. (Source: Google)
Maine Coon cats are quite adaptable and seem to get along with everyone – attributes which might have aided the abduction.
Maine Coon cats are the gentle giant of domestic cats. (Source: Google)
Maine Coon esos👇🏽. Lindísimo tu bebé 😍 pic.twitter.com/yealXcc0lw— 🇦🇷🇨🇱 🌳Ruy Checa #Oficialista (@ruycheca) March 16, 2022

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AirAsia May Begin Domestic Flights Again At The End Of April

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After grounding most of their flights in March, AirAsia announced that they will be taking to the skies again at the end of April.
Scheduled domestic flights will resume across several of their Southeast Asian hubs, beginning with Malaysia (29th April), followed by Thailand and Philippines (1st May), India (4th May) and Indonesia (7th May).
We are very pleased to be able to fly again and to serve our guests starting with domestic routes, and hope to resume full operations as soon as possible.Bo Lingam, AirAsia Group President (Airlines).
Bo Lingam, AirAsia Group President (Airlines).(Credit: AirAsia)
However, the flights are subject to approval from the authorities for selected domestic routes, which will increase gradually to include international flights once the situation improves.
Bo Lingam, AirAsia Group President (Airlines) also stated that they have undertaken a thorough review of passenger handling procedures inlight of the Covid-19 pandemic.
We work actively with all our regulators, local governments, civil aviation and health authorities, including adhering to guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to ensure the highest standards of compliance and conformance are in place for every single flight we operate in our network.Bo Lingam, AirAsia Group President (Airlines)
The airline also states that the aircrafts are fitted with hospital-standard High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters and will be thoroughly disinfected after each flight. Meanwhile, passengers are advised to wear a mask, practice social distancing and high personal hygiene.
The flights are already open for booking via the airline website and mobile app. AirAsia also points out that guests can use their credit to redeem the flights.

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For This Café, Going Digital Isn’t Just About Selling Food – But Giving Back To The Community

Charlie’s Café has two big missions: to empower the indigenous community in East Malaysia, and help the underprivileged in the community.
These are not goals that can be achieved easily, but owners Desonny Tuzan and Debra Leong are determined to keep their social enterprise-modelled restaurant running – even with difficulties brought on by the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Giving back to the community, one dish at a time
Desonny and Debra have always wanted to do something that can deliver positive impact to the communities around them.
(Credit: Charlie’s Cafe/Facebook)
“We use our talents – my wife and I – to set up a food and beverage (F&B) business specialising in comfort food, like laksa, nasi lemak, and chicken chop,” explained Desonny. There’s no doubt about the East Malaysian couple’s culinary talents, as Charlie’s Café is said to serve one of the best chicken chops in town.
To empower the indigenous people, the café employs and trains East Malaysians to excel in the F&B industry. They also practise the farm-to-table concept, sourcing ingredients from the Orang Asli community as a form of support.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the café is that they have a Pay-It-Forward service. Diners only need to contribute RM5, which the café will convert into a food voucher for the needy. These vouchers are displayed on a board in the café, where those in need can collect to claim their meals. Charlie’s Café is also known to employ ex-prisoners, giving them a much-needed chance to rebuild their lives.
Going digital to spread the good cause
(Credit: Charlie’s Café/Facebook)
As with most F&B businesses, revenue dipped when the MCO was implemented. Though this poses some difficulty in their mission, Desonny and Debra refuse to give up.
Because it’s not just businesses that are suffering – many underprivileged Malaysians are suffering as well, who are those Charlie’s Café has pledged to help.
So when two of their regular customers introduced Desonny and Debra to the AmBank-Maxis SME-In-a-Box package, the pair immediately signed up for it.
(Credit: Maxis)
The package is a solution jointly offered by both Maxis and AmBank which comes with digital and financial features. These include a Digital Marketing Starter Kit (DMSK) and SME Digitalisation Grant through Maxis; as well as a current account and merchant terminal from AmBank.
“We believe that the DMSK will further fine tune and strengthen our digital marketing presence. We like that it helps us to do targeting strategically. It’s very easy – basic, entry-level digital marketing for people,” Desonny said.
He also mentioned that the restaurant can now accept payment via AmBank’s DuitNow QR, which means customers can pay for their meals or donate easily. Any payment made via DuitNow QR will be instantly reflected in his AmBank current account.
Desonny also noted how fuss-free the application process was. He was able to get connected with the SME Help Squad to apply for the grant and sign up for the digital business packages he needs.
Screenshot from mycharliescafe.com
The couple also set up their website to receive online orders, and with some digital marketing efforts, orders started to pour in. On top of their regulars, they even had new customers – all eager for a taste of their signature dishes, and to contribute to their mission.
Digitalisation is just the beginning
Desonny has dreams of building an e-commerce platform that is fully owned by Charlie’s Café.
“The challenge [for this] would be funding. We need funding to build our own e-commerce platform that is powerful enough,” he said.
But for now, Desonny and Debra will focus on serving great food to their customers, as well as getting more people to know about Charlie’s Café’s mission with the help of the internet.
(Credit: Charlie’s Café/Facebook)
You can order from Charlie’s Café here, or visit them to pick up your food (stay home, guys) at 29, Jalan Bukit Desa, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur.

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Netizens Voice Anguish Over Family Of 4 Killed During Fire In Sarawak

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Netizens are anguished over the tragic death of a family of four who perished in a fire in Betong, Sarawak.

On September 27, 2020, it was reported that three siblings – a six, ten and 23-year-old sisters – along with their 60-year-old grandmother, died when flames engulfed their shophouse in Kampung Dit located in the small town of Debak, in the middle of the night.
It took the Betong Fire Department (Bomba) an hour to arrive at the scene after receiving reports of the blaze at around 2.47 am, only to find the fire had already been extinguished by local residents and the building completely destroyed.
Authorities explained that it took time for Bomba personnel to reach the village because of narrow road conditions and the lack of telecommunication services in the area.
The tragic story was further brought to light by Twitter user malissaali who was distressed by what she had discovered.
She along with other commenters came to question the apparent lack of infrastructure and services in some parts of the country.
SARAWAK: Empat sekeluarga, nenek dan cucunya mati rentung sebab bomba susah nak masuk sebab jalan sempit dan sebab takde line.Bomba sampai, dah 100% terbakar. Orang kampung yang padamkan api.Why is no one talking about this? pic.twitter.com/ezQoZKcE7S— Malissa Ali (@malissaali) September 28, 2020
this is so sad 🥺 pls pls pls, hoping there’s a change to this, wouldn’t want to see any accidents/incidents happening bcs of this reason again 😿— fina belcher (@finarashid) September 28, 2020
Meanwhile, another social media user claiming to be from Kampung Dit said that her village had experienced a power outage on the night of the fire, preventing residents from immediately contacting the authorities and having to drive all the way to the nearest Bomba station to report the emergency.
Actually my village got full line coverage already, just that on that day, suddenly blackout since 4pm (sabtu) sampai next day takde line. Sebab tu kitorg tak boleh nak reach out bomba. Orang kpg yang perlu drive inform bomba in which dekat sejam baru smpai.— zulbaitul nadia (@ZulbaitulN) September 28, 2020
In response to the news, malissaali supposedly even wrote an email to Betong Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat, voicing her concerns for the people of Sarawak and invites other Malaysians to do the same.
Screenshots of the letter written by malissaali.(Twitter/malissaali)
Her distress call managed to get the attention of Malaysian Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who tweeted that he would get more information on what had happened.
Will investigate and get further info on this matter— Fadillah Yusof (@PetraJayaMP) September 28, 2020
Earlier in August, the Betong MP had asked the Dewan Rakyat on the government’s plans to improve fire and rescue services in the district.
The question was answered by Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abdul Muttalib who said that the government would be adding more Bomba stations and providing more equipment to firefighters and volunteers in the area.

Sarawak needs more fire stations
Reportedly, there are only 34 Bomba stations in operation for the entire state of Sarawak as of 2020.
Sarawak Bomba Director Khirudin Drahman explains that the state needs another 25 stations placed in strategic and high-risk locations across the state as well as new firefighting equipment in order to quickly respond to emergencies and better provide for the people.
In order to supplement shortfalls in emergency services, Sarawak also deploys a team of Community Emergency Response Teams or CERT, such as the Voluntary Fire Brigade (PBS) and Community Fire Brigade (PBK) made up of ordinary and well trained Sarawakians.
Read more: Malaysia’s Floating Villages: The Danger Of Living On The Water

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Rohingya Refugees Tell Authorities: Dozens Died While At Sea, Bodies Thrown Overboard

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The bodies of those who perished during the perilous journey to Malaysia were left to the sea, Rohingya refugees told authorities.
The Head of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som described their four-month journey before they reached Langkawi on 8 June, with 269 people aboard.
It was reported that dozens did not make it.
He also said that the Rohingya were transferred from a larger “motherboat” to smaller ships half-way through a voyage and there were around 300 plus who were transferred into the ship that was bound for Malaysia.
But some died at sea. They were thrown overboard.Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som via Malay Mail
Reports stated that the survivors have been detained but their future remains uncertain and authorities are unsure about the whereabouts of “Motherboat 1” which is said to carry around 500 refugees.
We cannot locate Motherboat 1. We’ve been trying for two weeks but we can’t locate it.Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som via Malay Mail

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TLDR: What Is PJD Link And Why Are Residents Protesting It?

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The Petaling Jaya Dispersal Link (PJD Link) is a proposed dual-lane tolled elevated expressway, 34.3km in length that begins after the NKVE Toll Plaza on SPRINT Highway, Damansara, and ends at Bukit Jalil Highway Interchange.

This highway is suggested to disperse PJ’s heavy traffic and link Petaling Jaya North (PJU), Bandar Utama, Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Petaling Jaya City Center, Taman Dato’ Harun, Taman Medan Baru, Taman Sri Manja, Bandar Kinrara, and Bukit Jalil Technology Park.
The proposed route by the developer.(Credit: PJD Link)
However, residents have not been keen on the new development at all.
Protests and signatures
Residents claim that a mega-elevated highway will affect the quality of life of residents and business owners in the area. Even visitors to the area will be affected.
The proposed routes will cut through residential areas and popular shop lots, as seen in this mockup by protest group Say No To PJD Link.
One of the mockups created by Say No To PJD Link.(Credit: Say No To PJD Link)
The group is made up of Petaling Jaya residents who have previously protested the controversial Kidex (Kinrara-Damansara Expressway) Highway. Kidex Highway was scrapped in 2015.
One of the mockups created by Say No To PJD Link.(Credit: Say No To PJD Link)
The group also has 4 demands:
To the Federal/Selangor government: Don’t approve a highway that residents don’t want.To Pakatan Harapan: Uphold your manifesto. No more tolled highways!To elected representatives: Make a stand on PJD Link. You made a stand rejecting KIDEX in 2015, be consistent in 2021.To the Selangor government: Prioritise the interests of the rakyat instead of a highway concessionaire’s financial gain. Prioritise sustainable public transportation with better connectivity instead of highways.
Almost 2,000 protestors have signed the group’s petition on their website, which is only open for registered residents or business owners in the areas affected by the proposed development.

Residents have also taken to putting up signage on their homes to protest the highway. If you’ve driven around PJ, you may have seen some.
You might have seen these banners driving through PJ.(Credit: Say No To PJD Link)
Non-residents are tired of more developments too
Even those not living in affected areas have expressed criticism of the proposed highway. Many suggest that the solution to Malaysia’s bad traffic should be better public transport, not more highways.
Bad public transport -> people buy cars -> car sells a fck ton -> make more highways to accommodate cars. Rinse and repeat.— z (@Zuhairi_Zamzuri) August 31, 2021
Remember this if anyone ever says that cities don't have the space or money for bike lanes, bus lanes, and wider sidewalksThere's plenty of money and plenty of space. Government at all levels just chooses to plough all of it into more expressways and car-centric infrastructure https://t.co/gdVOwqLDQM— The Natcronomicon 🏳⚧ 🏴 (@Natcromancer) August 31, 2021

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Viral Police Car Chase Video Saw Shots Fired At Sungai Buloh Traffic Light

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Malaysians are curious for details on a viral police chase video supposedly taking place in Sungai Buloh, Selangor on Friday (26 February) afternoon.

Apa cerita? pic.twitter.com/4uXOQmbcsH— penanam anggur (@anthraxxxx) February 26, 2021
A series of clips spreading online witnessed the tense scene of police officers attempting to apprehend suspects who were fleeing arrest in a silver-coloured Proton Waja by crashing into other vehicles at a traffic stop near the Sungai Buloh toll plaza heading to Damansara.
In the videos, two uniformed officers were shown cornering the silver car which apparently found itself stuck in traffic behind a lorry and a grey Perodua MyVi during a red light.
As one officer attempted to open the car’s door, the driver began ramming into the vehicles in front, to get away.
With the car continuing to crash back and forth to squeeze through the obstacle, the other police officer began shooting out the car’s tires before the suspects managed to break through the roadblock just as the traffic lights turned green.
Another video later showed police having caught up to the vehicle which had been left mangled on the side of the road. The suspects, however, was nowhere to be seen.

So what happened?
Preliminary reports identified two male suspects in the silver car.
After escaping police at the traffic light, suspects had driven the car towards Jalan Sungai Buloh near the Damansara Damai MRT station before coming to a stop and fleeing on foot.
TRP will continue to provide updates on the case as more reports come in.

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Najib Hopes To Get Help From UK Lawyer For SRC International Case

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Incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak still harbour hopes of roping in the King’s Counsel Jonathan Laidlaw service to represent him should a rehearing of his appeal for embezzling RM42 million of the SRC International Sdn Bhd case is allowed.

According to his long-time lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, Laidlaw’s expertise and experience handling fraud and corruption cases would be crucial for Najib’s defence in arguing their case.
“Laidlaw’s expertise in high-profile fraud and corruption cases would make him a valuable addition to Najib’s defence team.
“We are hoping that the review would either lead to Najib being completely acquitted of his sentence, or at the very least, be granted a rehearing with new judges,” Shafee was quoted as saying by The Star.
Shafee added that he was confident that Najib’s appeal review would be held sometime between 21 and 26 October.
In July, Laidlaw sought to be admitted before the court on an ad hoc basis so that he could argue Najib’s SRC International appeal, however, the High Court denied his bid as he did not satisfy the requirements for ad hoc admission under the Legal Profession Act.
Najib is currently serving his prison sentence after the Federal Court on 23 August upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s ruling to sentence him to 12 years in jail and a fine of RM210mil.
The ruling was made after he was found guilty of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering of over RM42 million in SRC International funds in his accounts.
He, however, had applied for a royal pardon and a judicial review of the Federal Court decision to reaffirm his jail sentence.

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Mischievous Monkey Sneaked Into Mans Home To Steal iPhone & Take Selfies

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A mischievous monkey made off with more than it could bargain for when its light-fingers also revealed a quaint talent for photography.

The internet got a barrel of laughs when Zackrydz Rodzi shared the silly tail of how a monkey managed to “borrow” his iPhone for an early morning photo shoot up in the trees.
Apparently, Zackrydz had woken up one day to find his mobile phone mysteriously missing from his room, only to find its protective casing left suspiciously behind.
Thinking the worst, Zackrydz joked that his phone might have been taken by a burglar or even swiped by a mythical toyol.
Speaking to TRP, Zackrydz said that the missing phone had left him baffled, as his room was completely sealed off from the outside world on the second floor.
But not wanting to give up, Zackrydz had instructed his brother to give his phone a ring while he went on searching for it around his backyard, all the time wondering if it might have been taken by some animal in the night.
Unexpectedly, his hunch turned out to be right! Zackrydz finds his phone among the bushes and managed to recover it relatively undamaged, minus a few bumps and scratches.
Then, taking a look at his photo gallery,  Zackrydz finally identified the culprit behind his phone’s disappearing act as it would appear that the thief had been a long-tailed macaque who had also managed to snap a roll of photographs of his mischief.
(Facebook/Zackrydz Rodzi)
Images showed the macaque simply monkeying around, taking several close-up pictures of its face and surroundings, even taking a few slow-mo shots and videos along the way.
From the looks of it, netizens were more than amused by the incredible images taken by the primate-photographer, or as Zackrydz puts it, “Shot by Monyet”.

Animals and copyright
As ridiculous as it sounds, there has been a case made on whether an animal can claim the copyright for photographs or selfies that it has taken.
In 2018, British wildlife photographer David Slater won a legal battle for the rights of the famous “Monkey Selfie” picture taken of Naruto, a female crested black macaque from Indonesia.
Naruto the famous selfie-taking monkey.(Wikipedia/David Slater/Naruto)
With the images being used and shared on public domains such as Wikipedia, Slater had tried to have them removed by stating his copyright to the images as he had owned and set up the camera used by the monkey to take the selfies.
The photos later stood in dispute on whether animals could hold claims to intellectual property when the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sued Slater for infringing on the monkey’s rights.
The United States (US) courts later ruled that the US Copyright law does not apply to animals like Naruto and that animals cannot sue for copyright infringement.
However, it’s said that Slater agreed to give 25% out of royalties he receives for the images to pay for the monkey sanctuary where Naruto lives.
Malaysian copyright
Under the Malaysian Copyright Act 1987, a person has the exclusive legal rights to control their body of work from being stolen or used without permission.
This applies to creatively produced materials such as; literary writings, music, artistic works such as paintings and digital graphics as well as broadcasted material such as videos and photographs.
So by law, a person who arranges or captures the images has complete “authorship” claims of the images, unless that person is hired by another party to do so, in which case, the images would then belong to the person who pays the photographer.
However, the “fair use” clause of the Copyright Act allows for others to use copyrighted works without permission in certain circumstances, such as for educational purposes or for news reporting.
Read more: Can M’sian Media Republish Your Social Media Posts Without Your Permission?
So unless our mischievous macaque decides to file a copyright claim for his morning vanity project, we won’t really know for sure if animals can own intellectual property here in Malaysia.

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48 PKR Members Quit Party Including Deputy Women Chief

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48 PKR members including Deputy Women Chief Dr Daroyah Alwi have announced that they are leaving the party.
Dr Daroyah also quit her role as Kapar’s Division Chief and Selangor Women Chief.
Malay Mail reported that Dr Daroyah left the party along with 48 others from the Selangor Women leadership and Kapar division leadership.
She said that she didn’t want to be involved in the “leadership tussle” and added that she has lost confidence in the party’s President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership which has strayed away from PKR’s Reformasi agenda.
This sentiment was shared by 13 other Selangor PKR Women leaders, Dr Daroyah said as she was confident that many other leaders will follow her footsteps.
She also said that she will remain as an independent assemblyman and would resign as the deputy Speaker.
I will be an independent Adun (state assemblyman) but friendly to the PN (Perikatan Nasional) government.Dr Daroyah Alwi via Malay Mail

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[Watch] Little ‘Sammo Hung’ From Kedah Wins Hearts With Slick Martial Art In Sukma

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Can a person excel in martial arts despite being plus-sized? Absolutely!

A young silat contestant in Sukma was dubbed the little ‘Sammo Hung’ after putting on an agile performance during the Malaysia Games (Sukma).
His large frame drew a comparison to the heavyweight Hong Kong action legend, who went to the same Peking Opera Academy School as a kid, together with Jackie Chan.
The kid is said to be a student from SMK Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin in Permatang Pasir, Kedah.
His action was recorded and shared on the Kedah Kini Facebook page.

The post has since gone viral with more than 4,400 likes, 580 comments and 660 shares.
Many thought he’d be slow and clumsy given his size, but he displayed a combo of grace and power.
He also won the hearts of netizens with his seemingly round, jolly face.

Besides displaying slick and nimble moves with a stick, the kid also performed somersaults.
His action was so mesmerising that netizens scolded a guy who kept blocking the camera.
Netizens also appreciate him for practising martial art in an age of gadgets.

Big Big Brother
It’s not hard to understand why people saw the reflection of Hung in the kid.
Hung, who has been credited with radically changing the martial arts movie genre, is popular among Malaysian moviegoers.
In June 2019, he was even named the recipient of the 3rd Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
In recent times, Hung was also said to resemble former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Muhyiddin Yassin Vs Sammo Hung pic.twitter.com/2JjC7l11zx— Zul (@ZulfaqarZahri) April 17, 2016
Having entered the film industry in the late 1960s as a stuntman and extra, Hung has since appeared in nearly 200 movies and directed 32.
He also pioneered the industry’s signature subgenre — the hopping vampire thriller — and helped kick off the New Wave of the 1980s.
He was also the brain behind the 1985 all-time classic Hong Kong comedy horror film Mr Vampire.
Hung has battled many martial arts stars throughout his career, including Donnie Yen in Ip Man 2.

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Study: Malaysians’ biggest fear is getting old, nonetheless we’re prepared for it

Ipsos, an international giant marketing firm recently ran a survey with about 20,000 respondents from 30 countries, gauging about the Future of Ageing.
It is found that Malaysians place 4th when worrying about the future!
Yup, according to the survey, 62% of Malaysians worry about getting old.

(pic Credit: quickmeme)

Another shocking finding in this survey is how we Malaysians consider 56 years old as OLD!
In contrast to countries like Italy, Belgium and most South American countries that think only when reaching 70 is a person old, with Spain scoring the highest at 74.
On average, turning 66 years old is thought to be old.
Guys! We are at least one decade too early!
I’m Old! GIF from Freakyfriday GIFs

However, fret not.
We are surveyed to be quite well prepared for our old age.
As Malaysia is rated top 10 for â€˜Preparedness for Old Ageâ€™, ahead of big countries like Canada, US and even Great Britain.
Kummeli Thumbs Up GIF from Kummeli GIFs

Our country also ranked most confident about our health during the golden years.
With 85% of Malaysian respondents feeling that we would be fit and healthy even when we are old.

(Pic Credit: sayingimages)

Besides, don’t think we would be a lonely bunch when we get old.
Especially when we Malaysians seem to be friends with people both older and younger than ourselves (says the survey la).
About 49% of the Malaysian respondents have friends 15 years younger than themselves, making us tie with Romania having the highest percentage of young friends.
55% of us, on the other hand, have friends 15 years older than us, making us number 4 amongst the 30 countries in the survey.
Im In My Prime Funny GIF from Iminmyprime GIFs

 (Screenshot via Ipsos)
Most importantly, we are the 7th most optimistic about ageing.
47% being hopeful of the future, 6% above the average of 33% among the 20,788 surveys.

(Pic Credit: me.me)

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Barbers And Hairdressers Encouraged To Go For Covid-19 Screenings, Helps To Boost Customer Confidence

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Before reopening their shops to patrons, barbers and hairdressers are encouraged to undergo Covid-19 screening tests to instill confidence in customers, according to Malaysian Bumiputera Barbers Association (MBBA) President TN Winda Mohd Tahir.
He said the testing will reassure the public to come to their shops on top of the existing preventive measures such as social distancing, using face masks and hand sanitizers.
However, because testing can be costly, he hopes that there are parties who are willing to help local entrepreneurs.
Previously, Winda said, if people wanted to get a haircut, they would have to set appointments to prevent overcrowding in their premises.
He also said that barber and salon trade associations are also seeking for assistance from the government as the Movement Control Order (MCO) severely impacted their businesses.
They are allowed to operate again on 10 June after being forced to close for almost 3 months since the MCO began in March due to potential infection concerns.
It’s also reported that haircuts would be a bit more expensive – by up to RM10 – because barbers and hairdressers will have to use disposable protective equipment when giving their services.

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[Watch] Asiana Airlines Passengers Cling To Seats After Man Opens Emergency Door Mid-Flight

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Passengers on an Asiana Airlines plane had a harrowing flight when one of the passengers opened the emergency exit door while the plane was still in the air.

Two viral videos showed passengers nearest to the open door gripping the seat handles as the strong winds rushed inside the plane.
The Sun reported that a male passenger in his 30s who sat next to an emergency exit door opened a cover and pulled a lever as the plane was two or three minutes away from landing.
Reports indicated that the plane was about 200 metres off the ground when the door was opened.
A man on a Asiana Airlines plane was arrested for opening the emergency exit door while still 700ft in the air before landing 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/5rCblyRQmj— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) May 26, 2023
Fortunately, all 200 passengers had their seatbelts on as the plane was about to land.
Despite the fiasco, the plane landed safely in Daegu, South Korea, around 12.40pm local time.
Some passengers allegedly fainted while twelve passengers were sent to the hospital after suffering discomfort and breathing issues. Asiana said there were no major injuries and damage.
According to The Star, the suspect said he opened the door as he felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave the plane immediately.
He also told Daegu police that he was stressed after losing his job recently.
A transport ministry official on the aviation safety team said this was the first time something like this happened in Korean aviation history.
The man arrested today for opening the plane door of an Asiana Airlines flight as it was landing in Daegu remains silent about his motive while in police custody.OZ8124 flew for three minutes with the door open starting at 213 metres above ground. pic.twitter.com/PzicvEL2ov— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) May 26, 2023
1. A man has been arrested for opening the emergency door of an Asiana Airlines flight as it was landing in South Korea on Friday (May 26).The man in his 30s said he was feeling suffocated and wanted to get off quickly, Yonhap news agency reports. pic.twitter.com/8qInGKrUEV— BFM News (@NewsBFM) May 27, 2023

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Heads Up Malaysia, Haze, Drought & Storms Are Coming Our Way This CNY Weekend

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) announced several notable weather phenomena that are predicted to take place across the country which includes episodes of regional haze, periods of drought and thunderstorms.

First up, the department predicts that the northern region of the peninsular will be shrouded by haze and smoke from 26 January that would persist till 29 January.
This is due to forest fires that are said to be occurring in Cambodia.
MetMalaysia’s weather models identified as many as six “hotspots” that are likely to have a significant effect on the country’s air quality.

Next, MetMalaysia issued a significant weather prediction for periods between 28 January to 3 February.
The department said that states in the northern and eastern regions of the peninsular are likely to experience hot and dry weather.
Meanwhile, wet and stormy weather is predicted to occur on the west coast and central region of the peninsular, especially in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Perak and Melaka.
Rain and thunderstorms are also predicted to occur in the western region of Sabah as well as the northern and central regions in Sarawak.
These storms are likely to take place during the early and later parts of the evenings.

MetMalaysia’s long term weather analysis determined that Malaysia is now in the midst of the North-East monsoon season that began from November 2021 and would continue till March this year.
During this time, the country is likely to be battered by heavy winds and rains, particularly in the eastern regions of the peninsular as well as in the western regions of Sarawak and eastern regions of Sabah.

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