Official MKN SOP For Selangor As Of 4 July (In English)

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Several districts in Selangor and a number of localities in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (KL) have been placed under an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from 3 till 16 July 2021.

Read More: EMCO For Several Districts In Selangor And Some Areas In Kuala Lumpur Starting 3 July To 16 July
According to Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the EMCO was implemented to control Covid-19 outbreaks specifically in these areas.
Selangor & KL EMCO SOP, different
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However, the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the EMCO enforced in Selangor and KL are different.
While several districts and sub-districts in the state of Selangor have been placed under total lockdowns, enforcement of the EMCO in KL are focused around certain localities across the city.
KL Police Chief Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim advised the public not to be confused by the contrasting colour-coordinated guidelines that are in place.
For your convenience, TRP took the liberty of translating the official Selangor EMCO SOP released by the National Security Council (MKN) that came into effect on 3 July and later updated on the 4th.

Areas Involved
Petaling district/sub-district (mukim)
PetalingDamansaraSungai BulohBukit Raja
Sepang district/sub-district
Hulu LangatAmpangCherasKajangSemenyihBeranang
Gombak district/sub-district
BatuRawangSetapakHulu KelangKuang
Kuala Langat district/sub-district
Tanjung 12 (1)Tanjung 12 (2)Teluk Panglima GarangMoribBandarJugraBatu
Klang district/sub-district
KaparKlang
Kuala Selangor district/sub-district
IjokBestari JayaJeram
Hulu Selangor district/sub-district
SerendahRasaUlu YamBatang Kali
*For the EMCO enforced at the Centralised Labour Quarters (CLQ) LRT 3 Sunway Constructions (Kajang), Westlite SS8 (Petaling Jaya), Mentari Court PJS 8 (Petaling Jaya), Taman Murni (Sepang) and CLQ Gardens Kundang Jaya (Rawang), please refer to the  current EMCO SOP.
Duration
3 July (12.01 am) till 16 July (11.59 pm).
Fixed Instructions
Subsection 11(3) Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act (Act 342).Subject to orders issued by MKN, the Health Ministry (KKM).Other concurrent instructions issued by Authorised Officers under Act 342
ALLOWED activities
One (1) person from a household leaving for necessary supplies.Essential Services.
PROHIBITED activities
Leaving the house for unauthorized activities without permission from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).Movement/travel of residents under EMCO.Entry of people outside EMCO areas.

Movement & travel
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All entries/exits in and out of EMCO areas are CLOSED.PDRM is responsible for implementing control over local areas of infection with help from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) and the People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA)Residents are PROHIBITED from leaving their homes.ONLY one (1) representative from each household will be allowed out in order to obtain food, necessary supplies and medicine in areas within 10km of their residence.A MAXIMUM of three (3) people – including patients – are allowed out in order to acquire medication, healthcare services and vaccinations.Travelling across district and state borders for Covid-19 vaccinations at Vaccination Centers (PPV) outside of your district/state of residence is PERMITTED by providing your appointment details provided on the MySejahtera application, website or text message (SMS).Individuals ordered to undergo quarantine under the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) are PROHIBITED from leaving home.No UNNECESSARY movement/travel outside residential areas AFTER 8 pm except for emergencies or with permission from PDRM.ONLY one (1) person is allowed in private vehicles (of all types). Passengers will be taken into consideration by PDRM on a case-to-case basis.The number of passengers allowed to travel in commercial vehicles and transportation involved in the economic supply chain (except worker transports like busses and vans) will depend on the vehicle registration license.The number of passengers allowed in Department Vehicles or Official Government vehicles will depend on vehicle capacity.Sea and land public transport services such as ferries, busses, express busses, LRT, MRT, ERL, Monorail and e-hailing services are allowed to operate as usual at 50% vehicle capacity.ONLY two (2) people – including the driver –  are allowed to travel in taxis and e-hailing rides.All airports and seaports services and activities are allowed to operate as usual.Official Government duties can only be carried out with an official letter from the Department Secretary or a valid work pass subjected to current instructions by the Chief Secretary to the Government (KSN). Movement/travel for legal matters is based on letters issued by Trade & Industries Ministry’s (MITI) COVID-19 Intelligent Management System (CIMS).Only Essential Services employees under the private sector are allowed to work with official permission and work pass from employers.Only workers from Essential Services, factories and business premises that have been allowed to operate can utilize previous approval letters issued by Government Departments and Ministries.Employees from other NON-ESSENTIAL sectors are PROHIBITED from leaving EMCO areas and are not permitted to work during the EMCO period. Employers must abide by this rule and allow workers to work from home (WFH) or take leave.For employees from the manufacturing, factory and service sectors, the previous approval letters issued by Ministries and Departments will only apply to industries listed as Essential Services. Approval letters for any sector besides what has been listed will not be valid during the EMCO period.Permission from PDRM must be attained for any movement/travel or any other reasons/activities that are not listed in the SOP.
Activities inside EMCO areas
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Restaurants, eateries, food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, travelling hawkers, food courts, hawker centres, roadside food stalls or kiosks are ALLOWED to operate between 8 am and 8 pmONLY food takeaway, drive-thru or deliveries are allowed.Dine-ins as well as park-and-dine (inside vehicles) are NOT ALLOWED.Grocery shops, convenience stores and daily necessity shops are ALLOWED to operate between 8 am and 8 pm.Supermarkets and hypermarkets are ALLOWED to operate between 8 am and 8 pm and limited only to food and beverages as well as essential supplies section.Healthcare services such as clinics, hospitals and medical laboratories can operate 24-hours or according to operating permit license.Pharmacies, medicine stores, veterinary clinics and animal food and supply stores are ALLOWED to operate from 8 am to 8 pm.Petrol stations CAN operate from 6 am to 8 pm. Stations located on highways CAN operate for 24 hours.Wholesale markets CAN operate from 12.01 am till 6 am.Public markets, Regulated Fresh Markets (PST) and MyFarm Outlets (MFO) CAN operate from 6 am to 2 pm.Daily markets, morning markets, night markets, farmers markets and night bazaars are NOT ALLOWED to operate.Maintenance, repair and wiring tasks for critical cases are allowed based on appointment.Travel in cases of emergencies such as illness or death is allowed with prior permission from PDRM. Consideration will be given by PDRM and KKM on a case-to-case basis.All PPV centres in EMCO areas are allowed to operate.All education facilities and institutions are CLOSED throughout the EMCO period.Any form of sports, social, recreational and cultural activities are NOT PERMITTED.Centralized quarantined training programs conducted by the National Sports Council (MSN) and State Sports Council (State MSN) are allowed via Camp Based Training.Centralized quarantine training programs for teams under the Malaysian Football League (MFL) are allowed via the ‘Sports Bubble’ model or Camp Based Learning.Face-to-face meetings of government and private agencies are PROHIBITED.KKM will be conducting targeted screenings on residents under the EMCO.Humanitarian aid/relief efforts by non-governmental organizations (NGO), companies or individuals during the EMCO period will be determined and distributed by the District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) and coordinated by the state/district Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) in the area.
Religious activities
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Islamic/Muslim religious activities will be determined by the State Religious Authorities.Non-Muslim religious activities will be determined by the National Unity Ministry.
Kindergartens, daycare & special care facilities
(Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)
Local/international/expatriate, public or private kindergarten, TABIKA, TASKA and child development centres for 4 to 6 year-olds are NOT PERMITTED to operate, except, if both of the child’s parents are frontliners and work in necessary services.Residential care centres or rehabilitation centres for children, people with disabilities (OKU), seniors, women and various other care centres are ALLOWED to operate in accordance with the SOP determined by associated Ministries and Agencies.Parents/guardians are ALLOWED to fill their vehicle capacity to send children to childcare centres.
Public & Private sector
(Credit: Today)
Essential Services ONLY:
Operation of Government Offices in EMCO areas applies the instructions given by the KSN relating to the operation of civil offices during Phase 1 of the MCO period.Employee attendance for the civil service and Essential Services must be limited to 20% (not including frontliners as well as safety, security and defence personnel).All government counters are CLOSED, except:Healthcare servicesPolice stationsInternational entry/exit points involving customs, immigration and quarantine.Employee attendance for the private sector listed as Essential Services, including management and operations, are limited to 60%.
General Health Protocols
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Premise owners or licensees must ensure customers enter and exit a premise in a controlled manner – maintaining physical distancing of a minimum of 1-meter.Premise owners or licensees are required to provide QR code for MySejahtera check-ins or a book for manual customer attendance records.Hand sanitisers must be provided at the entrance and must be used before entering the premises.The use of the MySejahtera app is mandatory except in places with no wide internet access. The use of a manual attendance log is ALLOWED in areas with no internet access or other acceptable reasons.Premise owners or licensees must make sure workers and customers/visitors register their attendance with the MySejahtera app or manually check-in.

List of Essential Services
A. Manufacturing & factory sector
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Dried food items:SugarCooking oilWheat flourRiceWhite bread (loaf)Baby milk powderBeverages:Mineral waterHealth, hygiene and personal care:Baby/adult diapersmedicationhand sanitiserface mask
*Only involves the packaging, labelling and transportation supply chain.
B. Service sector
(Credit: Malay Mail/Miera Zulyana)
Water, electricity and energy.Healthcare.Banking.Veterinary and animal feed.Security (security and safety), defence, emergency, welfare and humanitarian aid.Transportation by land, water or air.Port, shipyard and airport services and operations, including loading, cargo handling and piloting, and the storage or packing of commodities.Hotels and accommodation (only for the purpose of quarantine, segregation, employment for necessary services – not tourism).Communications including media, telecommunications and internet, post and courier services as well as broadcasting (for the purposes of news and such).Solid waste management, public cleaning/sanitation and sewerage.E-commerce and information technology (only for order and delivery).Food, drinks and parcel delivery services (p-hailing).Legal (subjected to EMCO SOP of legal-related services by the Prime Minister’s Department Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU).
*Any chain of activities related to the service sectors listed above are allowed to operate.

Negative List – prohibited activities
(Credit: Tim Mossholder/Unsplash)
Economic activities
All sectors of the economy other than those listed as Essential Services (A and B).
Entertainment activities
NOT PERMITTED
Sports & recreation activities
NOT PERMITTED. All public parks will be closed.
Tourism activities
Tourism activities in and out, or within EMCO areas are NOT PERMITTED.
Social & education activities
All government/private social events, ceremonies and gatherings are NOT PERMITTED.All seminars, courses, training, classes and face-to-face curricular activities are NOT PERMITTED.

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AKTA PENCEGAHAN DAN PENGAWALAN PENYAKIT BERJANGKIT 1988
[JUST IN] EMCO For Several Districts In Selangor And Some Areas In Kuala Lumpur Starting 3 July To 16 July
Ada perbezaan SOP PKPD di Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur - Polis
SOP PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN DIPERKETATKAN (PKPD) DI NEGERI SELANGOR
SOP PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN DIPERKETATKAN (PKPD) DI NEGERI SELANGOR


[VIDEO] Malaysian Navy Men Save Puppy From Drowning, Earn Praises Online

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Malaysian uniformed men never fail to come to the rescue of the needy and this TikTok video is no different.

Recently, a group of Royal Malaysian Navy officers earned praises and kudos from the public for their selfless act of jumping into the sea to save a puppy from drowning.

  @khaixzaa #InspirasiRaya #fypシ゚viral #fypシ #fyp #hero #anjingjatuhlaut #RMN #TLDM  ♬ Lagu Sedih – Muhammad abdul jafar

The two minute 22-second video, which was uploaded on TikTok showed two of the Navy personnel jumping into the sea trying to reach onto the puppy, which was swimming aimlessly.
A few other personnel were also seen helping them from the dock.
They were eventually able to catch up to the dog, and managed to put them inside a bucket that was hauled out of the sea by the officers on deck.
The little pup was also heard giving a cheeky whine after it was rescued.
The video which has gained over 1.6 million views has since gone viral on various other social media platforms as well.
It has also garnered tons of comments and praises from netizens who had hearts melt watching the scene go down.
Twitter user @chunteck said:
This was especially heart warming considering their faith which forbids close contacts with dogs.@chunteck via Twitter
Meanwhile, Twitter user @AhmadFaezal4 replied:
Oh, no. Forbiddance stops from the moment the dog fell. The rescuers will be granted heaven for their heroic act. There is a story in which a woman was granted heaven just because she fed a thirsty dog.@AhmadFaezal4 via Twitter
Another Twitter user @camancher2012 said:
Terima kasih. Thanks for saving this poor dog, Officers.@camancher2012 via Twitter
In a more recent update, user @khaixzaa has shared another short video of some snapshots showing the two officers feeding the puppy along with the caption ‘the true puppy heroes’.

  @khaixzaa Tanpa Abang² Navy yang baik Hati ni mungkin anak anjing tu dah lemas.. #viral #fypシ゚viral #fypシ #fyp #RMN #TLDM #anjingjatuhlaut #hero #atm #kdlma @KhaiXzaA  ♬ I LOVE YOU – Kevin Rater

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Who would pay an intern RM33,475 a month?

Many of us have been there, and some might right now be the newbie intern working 9-to-5, but only being paid peanuts!
According to Jobstreet and Glassdoor, Malaysian interns earn anywhere from RM300 to RM1,000 monthly.
Peanuts also more expensive.
But it seems like things are a fair bit better in the United States of America.

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A team of economic research analysts at job-site Glassdoor in the U.S. have just released their list of the highest paying entry level jobs and internships there.
The lowest intern salary in Glassdor’s list makes $4,167 (RM17,433) a month. Double the median pay for fully employed people aged 20 to 24 years old.
Shockingly, at the top of the list is Facebook which is paying their interns as high as $90,000 (RM376,596) a year.

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Good news for all those in the technology sector because 70% of the top 25 highest paying internships are at tech companies.
Second in line are the finance and consulting industry with Bank of America cracking the top 10 list.
Oh, and even Uber is listed!

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Top 25 highest paying interns in the United States of America.
(Pay shown as per month)
25. Boeing $4,167 (RM17,433) 24. Dell $4,333 (RM18,127) 23. Genentech $4,500 (RM18,826)22. KPMG $4,500 (RM18,826)21. PwC $4,500 (RM18,826)20. Cisco Systems $4,667 (RM19,524)19. Deloitte $4,667 (RM19,524)18. Tesla $4,667 (RM19,524)17. EY $4,825 (RM20,185)16. SAP $4,833 (RM20,219)15. Intel Corporation $5,000 (RM20,918)14. Visa Inc. $5,167 (RM21,616)13. Viasat $5,333 (RM22,311)12. Goldman Sachs $5,367 (RM22,453)11. J.P. Morgan $5,667 (RM23,708)10. Bank of America $5,833 (RM24,402)9. Apple $6,667 (RM27,29285892)8. Capital One $7,000 (RM)7. Bloomberg L.P. $7,000 (RM29,285)6. Uber $7,167 (RM29,983)5. Microsoft $7,250 (RM30,331)4. Google $7,500 (RM31,377)3. Salesforce $7,667 (RM32,081)2. Amazon $7,725 (RM32,324)1. Facebook $8,000 (RM33,475)
On top of having great pay, these companies are home to some of the coolest offices in the world.
Amazon’s HQ in Washington consists of spheres.(Pic Credit: Reuters)
Facebook’s HQ office in California is truly an art work.(Pic Credit: Newsroom)
One of the working spaces in Microsoft Office HQ in Washington.(Pic Credit: News.microsoft.com)
Don’t worry Malaysians, some of these companies even exist in Malaysia, like the famous Google Malaysia office in KL Sentral.
Google Office in Malaysia(Pic Credit: Human resource online)
So what else Malaysians, send your resumes to them!

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Phone Running Out Of Storage? Here’s How To Save All Your Photos

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If you’re into taking a lot of photos with your phone, one problem that you’ll often come across is your device running out of storage.

Although there are a lot of devices in the market which still use Micro SD cards, manufacturers are slowly ditching the feature like what Samsung did with their S21 lineup.
With companies trying to sell devices which don’t have expandable storage, how do you go about with storing all your photos without having to delete them?
The best way to overcome this is via the cloud and there are actually a few platforms that can allow you to save your data:
It’s all in the cloud
There’s a few ways you can back up your photos, either with Google Photos or Google Drive that allows users to upload their pictures to the cloud.
If you’re using an Android phone, it’s pretty simple:
Tap on a photo you want to uploadTap shareTap Upload Google Photos or Save to Drive
Credit: TRP
If you want more storage
Although you’ll get 15GB of free storage, if you want more, then you have to pay up.
Google One is a subscription service that you should give a try if you’re already using their other services such as Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.
You can also keep track of your storage with their Google One app, which tells you how much data each service is using.
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They also offer extra benefits and you can also share your membership with your family.
You’ll get 15GB worth of storage for free but if you want to bump it higher, there’s options starting from RM8.49 per month for 100GB all the way up to RM42.99 per month at 2 TB.

What if you don’t want to be part of Google’s ecosystem?
There are a few alternatives out there that you can try if you’re not too keen to use Google’s cloud services.
Dropbox is a pretty reliable platform that you can try out for free but you’ll only be getting around 2GB worth of storage, which is way smaller than what Google is offering.
Credit: Dropbox
Or, you can try Amazon Photos, but you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership which is not free.
But if you do have an Amazon Prime account, you’ll get to use Amazon Photos which gives your free, unlimited full-resolution photo storage.
Credit: Amazon
Even Apple has iCloud which does the same job if you want to try out their services or you have an iPhone.
You’ll get around 5GB of space before you’ll need to upgrade and they do offer the family subscription service like Google One which is called, Apple One.
With their plan, not only are you getting extra storage, but you’ll also be able to use Apple’s other services like Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.

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Local Teacher Faces Threats Of Expulsion And Demotion For Speaking Up For Students

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There are teachers who care for their students’ well-being and would put in the work to make sure their students are properly educated.

However, it’s increasingly hard to do so when their suggestions of improvement fall on deaf ears and they are met with lots of red tapes.
Unfortunately, a local school teacher who spoke the truth faced threats of expulsion and demotion from the Education Ministry.

Mohd Fadli Salleh has spoken up about various issues plaguing local students and schools.
Some of the issues he highlighted were:
Heavy school bagsA school syllabus that’s way above a student’s level.Too many students in a classroom for a single teacher to manage.Students have to study too many subjects.On top of that, the learning time for each subject is insufficient, especially for Mathematics.‘Little Napoleans’ are in the education ministry destroying the education system.
READ MORE: School Bags Shouldn’t Weigh More Than 10% Of The Child’s Weight, Says Study
READ MORE: Education Ministry To Review School Syllabus After Claims That It’s “Too Advanced” For Students
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Mohd Fadli explained that he has tried conveying these complaints through the proper channels.
He even voiced these issues in one of the official meetings regarding changing the school syllabus, which was attended by officers in the education ministry.
For speaking the truth, he has been forced to transfer schools too.

Senior Education Minister has reached out to him
Based on the letter he received from the Education Ministry, Mohd Fadli is allegedly accused of violating the code of conduct and will face disciplinary action.
The punishment is either getting fired or demoted under Regulation 37, Public Officers (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993.
Under this rule, he’s also allowed to submit his representation in reply to the charge brought against him within 21 days from the date of receipt of the charge.
Based on his Facebook post, Mohd Fadli has chosen his representation and hoped that he would win the case.
He added that the Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin has finally gotten in touch with him to discuss the matter when the issue blew up online and went viral.

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Worries of Low Yat Cluster After (Another) Viral Street Brawl In KL

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Viral videos of a street brawl that broke out at the Low Yat Plaza IT shopping centre in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur yesterday (4 December 2020) has netizens concerned about more Covid-19 outbreaks.

Footage of the fight saw a large group of people dishing it out in front of shop lots outside the mall as several onlookers stood by.
Several men were heard shouting and seen trading blows with one another while others tried to break up the scuffle. Even a chair was lifted up in the air at one point.

The clash later continued inside the mall and ended when police arrived at the scene. Reportedly, 42 people between the ages of 20 to 35 were arrested.
According to the police, the entire altercation was allegedly sparked from a dispute at an IT shop over customers and stressed that it was not at all racially motivated.
The fight allegedly happened because of a dispute over customers at the shops selling computers and laptops.Dang Wangi Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Zainal Abdullah via NST.
In 2015, a supposedly racial-fueled incident erupted at Low Yat Plaza which later led to the opening of the arguably failed MARA Digital mall project.
READ MORE: What Happened To Low Yat’s Contender, Mara Digital Mall?
Low Yat cluster?
With those seen participating in the clash obviously breaching Covid-19 physical distancing, hygiene and masks rules, many were concerned that the event would lead to another coronavirus cluster emerging in the city.
#lowyat cluster incoming pic.twitter.com/lts0hpcnSP— uncle brutal (@ongmichael) December 4, 2020
Others were also surprised and curious to know why there were so many people at the scene despite the current Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforced in the Klang Valley.
kt low yat xde pkp eh. kemain ramai. https://t.co/Fy7FYH1IAc— DontCallMyName (@ItsmeIta_) December 5, 2020

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What Happened To Low Yat’s Contender, Mara Digital Mall?


Elderly Uncle Dying Of Covid-19 Begs For Help To Support His 59 Furkids

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DISCLAIMER: Since this article was published, there have been allegations that the operations of the aforementioned shelter are part of an elaborate scam.

Read More: Dog Shelter Accused Of Running A Scam Says Will Release Dogs To Local Authorities If Allegations Escalate Further
TRP will however leave the following article as-is for the purpose of reference.

The owner of a dog shelter with 50 over dogs in the Klang Valley is dying of Covid-19 and needs help to save his furkids should he pass away.
A post on the Erlang’s Dog Facebook page revealed an emotional message by the shelter’s owner with Covid-19 and since he is elderly, has a “slim chance of survival”.

Should he go, he hopes his 59 dogs, whom he lovingly refers to as his kids, will have people taking care of them.
His kids were all strays and rescued during his time as a feeder when he’d see a lot of stray dogs injured.
Hardships from the start
The shelter has been operating since 2012 with the uncle juggling two jobs to sustain all the expenses. However, with Covid-19, the description on their page says their business went bankrupt, and they could no longer pay for their dogs’ needs.
Financial struggles are one thing. But housing dogs is another and has always been an issue for the uncle and recalls many times he’s been chased away from the homes he’s lived in.
He also added that no matter how clean the dogs are, neighbours would still complain about how smelly they are.
There was even a time when someone came and took all his ‘kids’ away. Thankfully business was okay then, and he managed to bail them out.
“I ask you not to take my kids anywhere else”
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Although rental for his house is RM3,200 a month, the space is big enough to accommodate his kids, and they are also safe there as the neighbours are all far away.
“If I’m gone, please take care of my kids. Each one of them is like a child and I’m determined to live because of them.”Erlang’s Dog shelter via Facebook
Costs that go into maintaining the shelter
In addition to the RM3,200 house rental, other costs incurred into running the shelter go to food which is RM5,600++ a month.
Another RM1,500 goes to paying a care-taker that helps him out to ensure the place is clean, the kids are fed, and that they aren’t fighting.
The uncle doesn’t usually give his shelter’s address out because he’s afraid people will dump puppies at his place. But now, with the threat of him dying from Covid-19,  he has asked the caretaker to publish it in the event he does pass.
“At the moment, I have to pay our rent and their dog food. I’m begging for help for these two.”
Help restore faith in humanity
(Credit: Erlang’s Dogs)
If you’d like to help this uncle in saving his kids, donate to:
Acc number: 8604609518
Bank: CIMB
Name: Erlang’s Dog
Since the post was first published yesterday (26 August), there has been 3.2K shares with kind netizens already making donations.
Here’s to hoping uncle will pull through this dreaded C-word.

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[Video] Flash Floods In Kedah, Several Dead More Missing

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Several villages and residential areas near the Gunung Jerai mountain in the Yan district of Kedah were hit by flash floods and landslides on Wednesday (18 August) evening.

Heavy rains had caused a huge surge of water to flow down from the mountain’s waterfalls and made rivers overflow their banks.
More than 10 areas have been affected by the disaster and authorities are working to evacuate residents, including those who are undergoing Covid-19 quarantine at home.
Reportedly, three people have been confirmed dead due to the tragedy, while several people remain missing. The floods and landslides have also caused major property damage.
Search and rescue operations are still underway to locate the missing as well as provide aid to those in need.
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and the Kedah Forestry Department denies that the disaster had been caused by logging activities in the area and said that the area remains a protected site.
Footage being shared online reveals just how bad the situation is over there with water torrenting down the mountain, rivers overflowing and residential areas looking more like wetlands and raging rivers.
Semoga dipermudahkan penduduk di Yan, Kedah.Jalan dah menjadi seperti laluan air sungai yang deras.Kejadian dikatakan akibat hujan lebat sejak tengah hari tadi.Sumber video : Sosial Media pic.twitter.com/r8PcF0y2Kf— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) August 18, 2021
Hampa dok kalut politik, Kedah dok banjir ni woi, thread ni bermula depan rumah kita dulu di Gurun. Rumah taman pun kena woi. pic.twitter.com/qWe4ihPgiO— Yassir 🇵🇸🇲🇾 (@skyjuiceyo12) August 18, 2021
Banjir kilat di Yan, Kedah.My parents are there with my brother. Although the water level surrounding our house did increased, it didn’t go up until the floor level. Alhamdulillah. Pray for Kedah guys!#PrayforKedah pic.twitter.com/ycUkUObqr7— AZRULFITRI™ (@azrulazimi) August 18, 2021
Perkembangan kejadian banjir di Yan, Kedah.Banjir berpunca dari hujan lebat berterusan di kawasan Gunung Jerai dan air mengalir laju turun ke kaki gunung melibatkan Sungai Kunyit, Sungai Teroi, Sungai Puteri Mandi. Laporan pertama sekitar jam 5.30 ptg.@BuletinTV3Sambung pic.twitter.com/d96gFALPv0— Kumaran Rajamoney #PatuhSOP (@KumaranNewsMPB) August 18, 2021
This video taken at Air Terjun Sri Perigi Yan ,Kedah.Monsoon is near and does the Federal got a plan how to face climate change with this endemic?Part 1.Cont. pic.twitter.com/2K2M2vdTOR— Kentucky Melayu Cokelat🏴🏴🏴 (@RiseofKentucky) August 18, 2021
Parts of Kedah are facing flash floods due to heavy rainfall.Sungai Petani, Tupah, Merbok, Gurun, Yan, Kaki Gunung Jerai. All are affected at the moment. May Allah SWT ease all those effected. pic.twitter.com/1nLwFCIGA1— H.A.R.D (@soulbeast44) August 18, 2021

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[LAPOR LANGSUNG] Bencana Gunung Jerai: Tiga maut, tiga lagi masih hilang
Banjir di Yan: 3 maut, 3 masih hilang
PM arah bantuan segera mangsa banjir
Flash flood washes away four at Gunung Jerai, three unhurt but one still missing
MB nafi banjir berpunca daripada pembalakan


[Watch] Unauthorised Ipoh Dance Concert Investigated For Breaking Covid SOP

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Videos showing a large crowd that gathered for a concert at the Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah park in Ipoh, Perak is raising public concern.

Clips shared online show participants dancing, or rather, dancerciszing to live music performances together at night.

From the videos, it can be seen that Covid SOPs like physical distancing and the mandatory requirement of wearing face masks while out in crowds were seriously lax.

A statement by the Perak police explained that the organizers didn’t get permission from the authorities to host the event and that both the organizer and participants had violated Covid SOPs.
Investigations are being conducted under Section 22(b) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) and Section 269 of the Penal Code for offences relating to creating a public nuisance.
(Credit: polisperak via Facebook)

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ISU TULAR MENGENAI AKTIVITI YANG MELANGGAR SOP PENCEGAHAN PENULARAN WABAK COVID-19 DI BULATAN SULTAN AZLAN SHAH, BANDAR MERU RAYA, IPOH, PERAK
Meru concert did not have permission from NSC, cops


“I Pay You”: E-Hailing Driver Invites Girl To ‘Sleep’. Grab Says Such Behavior Is Not Tolerated

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While going taking an e-hailing ride may not bother most men, it isn’t the same with women.

In a Twitter post, e-hailing passenger Nur Isma Dalilah Ismadei highlighted her experience of being a victim of sexual harassment.
Through the tweet which was intended to warn others, Isma also shared a video recording of the driver’s voice who asked her to sleep with him.
#TW:SEXUAL HARASSMENTGirls out there tolong hati hati bila naik Grab, uncle ni awal awal tu dia tanya I “mana boyfriend”, then I cakap I takde boyfriend, pastu lama sikit tu dia diam, lepas tu dia cakap “nak tanya satu soalan boleh”, then dia tanya I pernah main ke? pic.twitter.com/AyJvetQZAT— Delilah (@IsmaDalilah) February 23, 2022
Even more disgusting, the driver also lured Isma by offering to pay her RM200.
You want to play? I pay you. Can I pay you RM200?The e-hailing driver sexually harrassing Nur Isma.
Isma explained that she used the e-hailing service to go to work and did not think that the man who looked old would do such a thing.
She also uploaded a screenshot of the driver’s name.

 Netizens Recommend Self-Defence Tools
Netizens criticised the e-hailing driver making lewd remarks.
Others said it was another reminder of the many risks women can face even when going on mundane activities.
Some recommended for women to always carry self-defence tools like pepper spray.
E-hailing company Grab also spoke out on the matter.
Update from @GrabMY pic.twitter.com/aR4MsUgopX— Delilah (@IsmaDalilah) February 24, 2022
Meanwhile, netizens reminded that sexual harassment has also happened to other e-hailing passengers.
Hi @GrabMY yet another incident of a Grab driver sexually harassing this female passenger & even insinuating sexual violence. I’ve personally experienced Grab drivers sexually harassing me. This is NOT rare. What’s your policy on anti-sexual harassment training for Grab drivers? https://t.co/q8cf1Q4iY8— Tehmina Kaoosji (@TehminaKaoosji) December 23, 2021
And rather unfortunately, the issue also took on disturbing and even condescending racial undertones.
Some netizens pointed out it would be a dangerous distraction from actual sexual-harrasssment prevention.
I rasa gatal tu takde bangsa. Kalau gatal tu gatal. Dosa tu dosa. That's why kena always on alert and jaga jaga. Tua, muda, cina, melayu, india, matsaleh semua pun bahaya kalau niat mereka tak elok.— ᴮᴱJ.윤Tae⁷ (@scrl8r) February 25, 2022

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Malaysia’s Air Quality Improves After MCO

It turns out that Malaysians staying indoors during the Movement Control Order (MCO) is good thing for the environment as the country’s air quality has improved.
The government said the order has led to a reduction in emissions from vehicle exhausts, industrial chimneys and open burning with greenhouse gas levels dropping significantly.
The monitoring were conducted at stations in Batu Muda and Cheras in Kuala Lumpur as well as Putrajaya.
It’s reported that all three areas recorded a drop of up to 68% in nitrogen dixoide (NO2); up to 34% for sulphur dioxide SO2; up to 15% for carbon monoxide (CO); and between 6 to 14% for fine particles of 2.5 microns (PM2.5).
Studies also showed similar trends in Shah Alam, Ipoh, Penang, Kuantan, Seremban, Melaka, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu within the same period.
It’s not only Malaysia which is experiencing improvements in air quality as New Zealand also reported the same phenomenon after imposing a four-week lockdown to fight against the coronavirus.

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Borrower Told To Pay RM3k For RM30k Loan, Uncle Kentang Intervenes

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Should you pay an upfront fee for a loan?

A regulated lender will never ask you to do this, no matter your credit score.
A young man was nearly conned out of RM3,000 when he tried to borrow RM30,000 from a scammer.
The scammer had asked him for the money before the loan can be approved.
However, he did not have the money. The scammer then gave him RM500 through an online transfer, ostensibly to prove that the loan offer is genuine.
Unfortunately, the deal turn sour and the scammer demanded him to pay back RM3,000 within two days.
Failing to do so, he would have to surrender his ATM card and bank account details to the scammer.
Uncle Kentang To The Rescue
Thankfully, his predicament came to the knowledge of social activist Kuan Chee Heng, also known as Uncle Kentang.
READ MORE: “It’s From Pasar Malam” Uncle Kentang Explains Why RM1 Car Sold To Woman With ‘Luxury’ Bag And iPhone
You’ve probably heard about him by now. Kuan Chee Heng (or famous for his potato icon) helps the needy regardless of race or religion. We need more Malaysians like him to come forth#WeAreMalaysians 🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/B1iiSRgrPJ— Asrul Muzaffar🇲🇾 (@asrulmm) November 30, 2018
Kuan immediately advised the young man to close his bank account.
Despite a police report, the scammer continues to threaten and demand the RM3,000.  I told the young man to stand firm.Uncle Kentang on continuous harrasment by the scammer.

Kuan said he has sought further assistance from the police to locate and arrest the scammer.
At the same time, he advised the public not to borrow money from unverified lenders on social media.

Advance-Fee Loan Schemes – Understanding & Avoiding
Any up-front fee that the lender wants to collect before granting the loan is a cue to walk away, especially if you’re told it’s for “insurance,” “processing,” or just “paperwork.”
Legitimate lenders often charge application, appraisal, or credit report fees, but not loan fees.
Advance-fee loan scams target people who have bad credit or trouble getting a loan for other reasons.
Scammers are often aggressive and will try to rush the customer into making a payment or on-the-spot commitments.

They post ads, often online, or call with these so-called deals.
Many buy lists of the names of people who have searched or applied online for personal or other loans.

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Historical Malaysian Figures You May Not Have Known, But Google Does [Part 2]

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You thought we were done? Nope, there are plenty of great Malaysian figures, so this is part 2! Check out part one here.

6. Benedict Sandin (2020)
Benedict Sandin (Sandin Anak Attat) was a Sarawak-born folklorist and ethnologist who served as the curator of the oldest museum in Borner – the Sarawak Museum. Also an Iban himself, Sandin is known to be one of the world’s foremost experts on the Iban culture and dedicated his life to the preservation of his native heritage.
(Credit: Citizens Journal Malaysia, Sarawak Museum Department)
He was among the first to document the Iban history, culture, and language by absorbing and recording the wisdom of local genealogists, bards and historians. His notable works include The Sea Dayaks of Borneo before White Rajah Rule and Sources of Iban Traditional History.
(Credit: Google Doodle)
Without him, one of Malaysia’s precious indigenous traditions and heritage wouldn’t be preserved for the young generation. He died of lung cancer in 1982, at the age of 64.
Google honoured Benedict on his 102nd birthday, on 18 October 2020 with a doodle of him curating Iban history, surrounded by Sarawakian artefacts.
READ MORE: Google Doodles Celebrates Ibanese Sarawakian Ethnologist Benedict Sandin
7. Saloma (2020)
Saloma or Salmah Ismail was a Singaporean-Malaysian actor, singer, and fashion icon who rose to fame in the 1950s. She made a name for herself in the entertainment world and became a successful trendsetter. She’s always seen sporting her signature coiffed hairdo and inimitable clothing (many of which she sewed herself).
Saloma was especially known for her lemak merdu (full and sweet) singing voice which made her the first person among two – the other one was Datuk Sharifah Aini – to receive the prestigious Biduanita Negara (National Songbird) award.
(Credit: Shh Zn / Wikipedia, Warisan Saloma / Facebook)
She later married the legendary icon Tan Sri P. Ramlee and the duo became Malaya’s biggest power couple. Saloma starred in movies throughout the ’60s and released albums for the rest of her life. She passed away at the age of 48 due to liver failure associated with jaundice.
(Credit: Google Doodle)
On 26 November 2020, Google celebrated Saloma on the date that she received the Biduanita Negara title in 1978 by the Malaysian government at the time. Her doodle is similar to her beloved husband’s with music notes lighting up her background, signifying her melodious angelic voice.
READ MORE: Google Celebrates Legendary Malaysian Entertainment Icon Saloma
8. Dr Wu Lien-Teh (2021)
Dr Wu Lien-Teh was a Penang-born epidemiologist, who originally invented the surgical mask that later evolved into the N95 mask. He was tasked by the Chinese government in 1910 to investigate the disease – later known as the Manchurian plague, a very deadly plague back in 1910-1911 that took 60,000 lives – and found out that the disease was airborne instead of fleaborne.
(Credit: Courtesy of the family of Wu Yu-lin, daughter of Wu Lien-teh)
He was even nominated for a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work to control the pneumonic plague, making him the first Malaysian and the first person of Chinese descent to ever receive the nomination.
READ MORE: The Original N95 Type Mask Was Designed By A Malaysian
Dr Wu’s mask design. (Credit: Wellcome Collection)
Dr Wu’s efforts changed not only China’s but also the entire world’s public health by introducing face masks and promoting quarantine. He passed away in 1960 at the age of 80 after suffering from a stroke while in his home in Penang.
(Credit: Google Doodle)
He’s honoured by Google with a doodle of him making the mask and encouraging others to wear it for their protection. 10 March 2021 marks the 142nd birthday of our brilliant and resilient doctor.
READ MORE: Penang Doctor Known For Inventing N-95 Honoured By Google Doodles
9. Dr Lim Boo Liat (2022)
Dr Lim Boo Liat was a Malaysian zoologist and leading authority on all things related to Malaysia’s biological diversity. He helped start Malaysia’s national zoo and wrote over 300 scientific papers and multiple books on mammology and parasitology.
He is known to study small mammals like rats, squirrels, bats as well reptiles and amphibians. For his six-decade contribution to the conservation of Malaysia’s biological diversity through the study of vector-borne diseases, he was presented with the 2013 Merdeka Award in the environment category.
(Credit: Courtesy of Chiz Lim)
He was also the first Southeast Asian and fourth Asian to be awarded an Honourary Membership to the American Society of Mammologists in 2003.
Dr Lim had several animals named after him like a snake, a frog, a chigger (the larvae of a scrub typhus mite), a protozoa, a flea and three parasitic worms that all have the words limbooliati or booliati in their scientific names.  He sadly passed away at the age of 94 in July 2020 at his home in Cheras.
(Credit: Google Doodle)
Google celebrated the life of Dr Lim (21 June 2022) on the day that he received the Honourary Membership in 2003. The doodle of him features him making observations of the wildlife creatures following him, spelling the Google logo.
10. Azah Aziz (2022)
Azah Aziz (known fondly as Mak Ungku) was a pioneering woman journalist, author and Malay cultural expert. She wrote without fear nor favour and tackled sensitive issues at the time like salary equality, separate taxes for working wives and Muslim family amendments.
Some of the notable people she interviewed were the first woman prime Minister of India – Indira Gandhi, the boxing legend – Muhammad Ali, and the first woman cosmonaut sent to outer space – Valentina Nikolayeva-Tereshkova.
(Credit: Courtesy of Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Aziz & Pahang State Museum Corporation)
She also loved Malay literature and textiles so much that she published several books dedicated to them including Pantun-pantun Melayu, Rupa dan Gaya: Busana Melayu and Selayang Kenangan. Her book Rupa dan Gaya: Busana Melayu was considered special as she’s one of the few to incorporate poems from hundreds of years ago to describe the resplended Malay textiles in her book.
(Credit: Google Doodle)
Azah Aziz passed away from a stroke in 2012 at the age of 84. Google Malaysia decided to honour her with their latest doodle of her on her 94th birthday on 21 August 2022.
They encapsulated her love for Malay Textile as well as literature with a Songket (with a bunga tabur motive) in the background and her being in her most loved uniform (Baju Kurung) while holding a book.
READ MORE: Did You Know That An Awesome Malaysian Cultural Icon Is On Google Doodle Today?
All in all, Malaysia has a lot of talented individuals that contributed their whole life to the sake of knowledge, culture, and well-being of others. Their lifelong work indirectly lifts Malaysia’s name along with them and we thank you for their efforts.
Let’s celebrate this patriotic month by remembering these heroes without a cape that flourished Malaysia’s name.
Read our first list of incredible Malaysians that Google remembered here. Find out the contributions of our national athlete, our woman freedom fighter and our national artists.
READ MORE: Historical Malaysian Figures You May Not Have Known, But Google Does [Part 1]
READ MORE: Artist’s Amazing Drawings Reminds Us Of These 5 Malaysian Movie ‘Masterpieces’

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Public Holiday on February 3rd is Fake News, Prime Minister Department Said

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Recently, there has been news circulating around Whatsapp groups following a screenshot saying this 3rd of February to be a public holiday.

Credit: Jabatan Perdana Menteri / Facebook
According to Bernama, the screenshot titled “Notification Under Subsection 9 (2) of the Holidays Act 1951 [Act 369]” declaring a Federal Territory public holiday for Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan on February 3rd 2022 is indeed not true.

As the news is fake, the Prime Minister Department in their Facebook post on the 26th of January further urged the public to avoid spreading or sharing uncertain or false information.
It would make sense since we have never had additional public holidays for Chinese New Year before. Even if there’s an extra public holiday, it would usually come with an official announcement.

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Shah Alam Experiences Unscheduled Water Cuts Due To Burst Pipe

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On top of facing another conditional movement control order (CMCO), the residents of Klang and Shah Alam are also experiencing an unscheduled water supply disruption.

According to Air Selangor, the water cut started last night (12 October) and will last until this evening due to a burst pipe at Jalan Persiaran Jubli Perak, in Seksyen 24, Shah Alam.
The affected areas include Seksyen 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, and 25 in Shah Alam.

Air Selangor Corporate Communications head Elina Baseri said that repairs on the burst pipe started at 9pm last night and was fixed by 9am this morning.
Consumers will receive water supply in stages based on the distance of their premises and water pressure, upon completion of the repair works.Elina Baseri via The Sun Daily
For updates on the progress of repair works, hit up Air Selangor on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or their website.

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KPWKM Urges Vaccination For Those Working With Children

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Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Minister, Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, says all parties must take immediate action to curb the infection of Covid-19 among children in the country.

https://twitter.com/JPenerangan/status/1398389723408658432

According to the Malaysia Information Department, as of 18 May, 64,046 children in Malaysia have been infected with Covid-19.
Rina added that the increasing number of cumulative infection of Covid-19 among children is worrying.
“I encourage everyone, especially parents, guardians, care centre operators, nursery owners, caregivers, and anyone who has a connection to or interacts with children to increase their awareness of the dangers of this pandemic,” said Rina.
She suggests that research on the effectiveness of the vaccine on children under 18 years old, must be done quickly.
She also urged that the 18,621 caretakers at 5,326 social welfare department registered child care centres be given priority to get the vaccine to ensure a safe environment for the children.
Last year, it was reported that Malaysia does not plan to vaccinate children and teenagers under 18 years old as they only make up 30% of the population and they will be protected by herd immunity.Read More: Malaysia Not Giving Covid-19 Vaccine To Children, Depending On Herd Immunity Instead.

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Have Your Loved Ones Remembered On Malaysia’s Online Covid Memorial

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Since 2020, close to 2 million Malaysians have been infected with Covid-19, and thus far, more than 15,000 of our family, friends, colleagues and countrymen were taken away from us, far too soon, due to the deadly pandemic.

In memory of our fallen loved ones, a team of non-profit volunteers endeavours to erect an online memorial forever dedicated to the souls who perished during this global calamity.
Officially going live on 16 September 2021, the Covid-19 Memorial Malaysia website or c19memorial.my honours those who lost their battle with coronavirus in Malaysia.
The memorial is publically available and is made up of information collected from news sources, public records, social media channels as well as submissions sent in by those who lost someone to Covid-19.
The site is created and supported by a team of activists, artists, researchers, software developers and even journalists like Malaysiakini’s Aidila Razak – donating their time and expertise to break ground on the project.
Tugu Negara was built to remember 11,000 locals who perished in the world wars and Darurat. To date, more than 15,000 people have died of Covid-19 in Malaysia. This site is to remember them. We're collecting submissions for memorials 👇https://t.co/QI2fAa0ZDR@c19memorialmy— Aidila Razak (@aidilarazak) August 31, 2021
c19memorial.my takes inspiration from the Tugu Negara national monument which stands in Kuala Lumpur today – dedicated to the 11,000 people who died during World War I, II and the Malayan Emergency.
The project signifies that those who were lost to the Covid-19 pandemic are more than just numbers on statistics.
Those who have fallen are brothers, sisters, mothers and daughters, sons and fathers, aunts, grandfathers, friends – dearly beloved individuals. This is to remember them, their names, their faces, their lives.c19memorial.my
I’d like to send a submission
If you would like to have a loved one remembered on the memorial, submissions can be sent via email at info@c19memorial.my.
Any published submission can also be edited or removed depending on requests.
Those who would like to make a financial contribution to the memorial may do so by emailing them with the subject: “I want to contribute”.
For more information, head on over to c19memorial.my or follow them on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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He’s Doing A Concert On His Birthday And You’re Invited

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What better way to celebrate one’s own birthday than to spend it with friends, family, and fans. While that is not possible to do in person during the pandemic, Brendan De Cruz has a better plan.

On 21 August, Brendan will hold a concert, live from Belakang Studios. The title of the show will be Nothing But Malaysia and it will feature music from Yuna, Zee Avi, Disagree, Kyoto Protocol, and more.
Brendan would be the first to admit that his birthday and this concert, coinciding with the upcoming #Lawan rally is pure coincidence. He just wants to hang out and jam on his birthday.
But hey, if you got nothing else going on that evening and you’ve had a long day, come and enjoy some local music performed by an extraordinary local talent, and support the local music scene.
Nothing But Malaysia is happening on 21 August, starting at 9 pm. Tickets are available from Peatix at RM20 each.
READ MORE: Brendan De Cruz Releases ‘Get It On’ Featuring Adam Imanullah

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Men who sleep before 10.30pm are more KAW, science says

Boys, itâ€™s time to reset those alarm clocks cuz studies
are saying that men who go to sleep before 10.30pm have better-quality sperm.

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Based on recent findings presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) conference in Vienna, scientist have proven that men who hit the sack before 10.30pm were four times more likely to have healthier swimmers than those who stay up past 11.30pm (yeah… just an hours difference).

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The study looked at sleep patterns and the sexual health of test subjects and concluded that not getting enough sleep would result in a significant reduction in a manâ€™s reproductive machinery.

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As sleep plays an important role in maintaining the bodyâ€™s basic
functions, the simple lack of it would cause the entire system to go out of whack.

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For men, being sleep deprived not only results in the fall of cognitive and bodily functions, but it also has an effect on a maleâ€™s hormonal and stress levels, which in turn, impacts fertility. (That’s right people, women aren’t the only ones who get hormonal…)

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According to the experts, the simple lack of slumber would cause physical and psychological stresses to the male body which may provoke the bodyâ€™s own immune system to overreact, attacking healthy sperm cells and destroying them along the way.

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The research data basically points out that males who get between seven to eight hours of sleep tend to have better quality man juices than those who stay up late burning away the midnight oil.
So, with that in mind, those of you out there who are actively trying to erect your own family best heed the science and cum come to bed early to keep their tiny protein soldiers healthy and extra kawâ€¦

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You’re Vaccinated? Here Are Some Freebies And Deals Just For You

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In April this year, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government is looking at giving certain perks and benefits for those who have completed two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

He did not however specify what those perks would be but authorities had previously floated the idea of an “immunity passport” which would enable those who are fully vaccinated access to a variety of perks, including unrestricted travel.
Speaking of which, Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor recently said that only individuals who have completed both Covid-19 vaccination doses are allowed to enter the resort island of Langkawi when the island is scheduled to open to visitors this September.
 The rakyat has also jumped on board the idea with businesses and private companies coming up with their ways to motivate consumers and staff to vaccinate.
For example, My CO2 Group of Companies in Butterworth, Penang gives RM150 for employees to get vaccinated while OCBC Malaysia is incentivising  over 5,000 of its staff by giving tangible rewards like days off, medical leave, transport reimbursement, post-vaccination support and work-from-home arrangements.
While you work on your bosses to implement similar incentives in your company, cause after-all work clusters are currently the leading cause for the spread of Covid-19, here are some retailers offering rewards for those registered or have already received vaccines.
Perks for registered or vaccinated Malaysians
Register for Vaccine, Get 1 Month Free Room Rental Subsidies

As of 1 July, tenants of iBilik by Homevest Living and GFG who have registered for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) are eligible for a one-month free room rental in both companies.
In a statement by Homevest Living’s Chief Executive Officer Marcus Law, they are also offering additional perks such as zero deposit and free utilities to all tenants to help relieve their financial worries for a short period while waiting for MCO to be lifted and the economy to get back on track.
#GarminCucukReward
Stand a chance to win Garmin’s The Venu 2 or Venu 2s Smartwatch with pulse oximetry functionality (worth RM1,799!) when you show proof of vaccination verification from the MySejahtera or Selangkah app.
From 2 July until 2 August 2021, Malaysian citizens are welcome to participate by posting an Instagram post or video using the official Garmin template for this campaign which can be found here.
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With Pulse Ox sensors, you can calculate your blood oxygen saturation to ensure that any Covid-19 vaccine side effects are not affecting oxygen distribution to your body.
A plethora of food, glorious food rewards
As self-professed foodies, the best incentive on a mass level is food.
Being a food haven, the list of F&B outlets are aplenty but here are some for you to digest for now:
myBurgerLab
This homegrown gourmet burger chain says it’s offering those who have received at least their first dose an RM10 voucher for takeaway orders.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by myBurgerLab Malaysia (@myburgerlab)
Churrito’s
Not fancying a burger? Maybe Tex-Mex is more your thing. Not only will you get a free soft taco on the house for getting vaccinated, but you can also cool yourself down with their free signature mojito (take note this drink is typically not virgin, meaning it may contain alcohol).
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Bo The Avocado
Want to wash that burger or taco down with a nutritious smoothie? Bo the avocado is calling for you because he’s giving away a free smoothie to anyone who has been vaccinated. All you have to do is DM them your vaccination certificate, share their post on your social media, and voila – you will receive an email with a voucher. Do note that redemption is limited to 10 cups per day until their promotion ends on 30 September 2021.

LlaoLlao
Avocados in a smoothie not your thing? I bet a frozen yoghurt is!
From now until 31 August 2021, the Spanish franchise is offering 15% off their products if you show your proof of vaccination.

Wizards at Tribeca
Feeling tired post-vaccine? Get a free cup of coffee with every takeaway coffee purchased from the same award-winning team behind Yellow Brick Road café at Damansara Heights.

There are pros but there are cons too
Everyone loves a good reward and something as simple as registering and getting vaccinated for the benefit of humanity seems like a win/win situation.
However, in a feature by Forbes, not all businesses are eager to jump on the vaccine incentives bandwagon and some say vaccines are personal and should not involve outside influences.
A start-up company interviewed in the same article said there are liability concerns to it too – especially in a country like America where everything is liable.
Though Malaysia isn’t as stringent about liability like they are over there, it is something to ponder.
What retailers are doing overseas
So by now, Malaysians will have the option to live one month rent-free with options for free or discounted food and drinks.
But what incentives are other countries offering to boost Covid-10 vaccination rates?
In Russia, the city of Moscow is giving away five cars a week in a prize draw for residents who get vaccinated.
In California, USA – inoculated residents could win a US$1.5 million lottery jackpot, the top prize in a US$116.5 million give-away.
Romania on the other hand is going the Malaysian route of food with a barbequed sausage sandwich as a reward for getting vaccinated.
And last but not least, in our not too distant neighbour the Philippines, the mayor in Pampanga province is raffling the source of food in the form of a cow.
Other communities like Sucat, a district of Manila have been raffling off 25kg sacks of rice while nearby in Las Pinas, two motorcycles and a brand new house is up for grabs.

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Sabahan Student Alesyah Asa Makes Top 10 List For 2022 Global Student Prize

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20-year-old Alesyah Asa from Sabah has been named a top 10 finalist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022.

The construction technology student from Keningau Vocational College is now a step closer to the US$100,000 (RM448,400) award.
The winner of the Global Student Prize is expected to be announced later in the year.
Alesyah Asa. Image: Global Student Prize & Alesyah Asa/ FB
Previously, Alesyah made it into the Top 50 list out of 7,000 nominations and applications from 150 countries.
She told NST that she plans to invest the award money into Eureka Hub – her science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) project which will train peers and teachers in robotics, drones, 3D printing and entrepreneurship.
She also intends to improve school infrastructure and further develop her project on tackling Covid-19 misinformation.
READ MORE: 20YO Sabahan Alesyah Asa Is Top 50 Finalist In 2022 Global Student Prize
According to The Star, Chegg chief executive officer and president Dan Rosensweig said it was important to highlight Alesyah’s efforts.
Students like Alesyah deserve to have their stories told and have their voices heard. After all, we need to harness their dreams, their insights, and their creativity to tackle the daunting and urgent challenges facing our world.Chegg chief executive officer and president Dan Rosensweig said in a statement

The highly accomplished lass has a string of international recognitions such as the STEAM Chapter of The Awesome Foundation competition in the United States.
Recently, Alesyah received a Special National Day Award by the Sabah state government in conjunction with the state-level National Day celebrations here.
She was given the award by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin during the celebration at Padang Merdeka in Kota Kinabalu yesterday (31 August).
The special National Day Awards was introduced by the state government this year to acknowledge Sabahans who excelled at the international level.
Alesyah was selected from among 50 Sabahan youths who made Sabah proud worldwide.

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Another Gold For Team Malaysia At the Paralympics!

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Congratulations to Cheah Liek Hou who won GOLD in the Men’s Singles SU5 (impairment in upper body) Badminton competition today at Yoyogi National Stadium.

The 33-year-old World No. 2 was up against Indonesian arch-rival Dheva Anrimusthi in a 0-2 victory.

It was Liek Hou’s ninth match against Dheva, who previously beat him as the world champion in a competition two years ago in Basel, Switzerland.
Liek Hou was born with Erb’s Palsy, a form of paralysis in the upper arm due to injury of the nerves caused during development in the womb.
Due to his impairment, he can not lift his arm above his shoulders.
I just loved, loved, loved badminton [growing up]. So I didn’t think for one second that I should stop playing because I have an impairment. My right shoulder was weak, yes, but I didn’t spend any time worrying about it.Cheah Liek Hou via his bio on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games website
The Malaysian contingent counted on Liek Hou’s triumphant gold and are now hoping to achieve their targeted three golds when Abdul Latif Romly competes in the Men’s Long Jump T20 Final later this evening.

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Subang Family Staying At Home Since April Still Caught Covid-19

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A family from Subang Jaya has been under self-imposed lockdown for three full months and still caught Covid-19, according to a report from The Straits Times.

The family had barely left the house. They relied on online grocery services, willing to fork out the extra costs for delivery to be on the safe side.
Since mid-April, the family have only stepped out of the house three times: once, when Noriah’s husband went out to collect work documents. Twice, when Noriah went for her vaccine appointment and to buy bread.
Despite the cautious lifestyle and isolation, the family was devasted to learn that Covid-19 had infected the household: Noriah’s husband and two sons tested positive for the Delta variant of Covid-19.
READ MORE: 15 Seconds Is All The Delta Variant Needs To Infect You Says Health DG
We’ve done all that has been asked of us. We can’t think of what we did wrong.Madam Noriah Bakar to The Straits Times

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Luckless Ketum Smuggler Busted After Ramming Vehicle Into Minister’s Motorcade

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It seems that lady luck was not on one ketum smuggler’s side as he rammed into a motorcade at Felda Mata Ayer in Perlis while transporting the drug.
The thing is, the motorcade was used to escort the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Nancy Shukri.
According to reports, the suspect drove a four wheeler which crashed into a police mobile patrol vehicle after hitting two traffic police bikes.
However, the minister’s entourage was unharmed in the incident, while the driver of the MPV suffered a hand injuryPadang Besar District Police chief Supt Saifudin Aslin Abbas via Malay Mail
The police also seized 19 white sacks believed to contain ketum leaves which weighed around 570 kg as well as 0.8 grams of drugs believed to be metamphetamine.
It was also reported that police have identified the 43-year-old as a resident of Felda Mata Ayer.
Currently, police are throwing the book at the driver and investigating the case under the Penal Code, Road Transport Act 1987, and Poisons Act 1952 for attempted murder, obstructing civil servants from carrying out their duties, reckless driving, and smuggling of ketum leaves.

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[Watch] Uncle Sells Old Nokia Phone To Buy Rice, Gets RM300

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A touching story of compassion and kindness has gone viral on TikTok.

A mobile phone store owner has shared the story of an elderly man who was looking to sell his old Nokia mobile phone to buy rice.
The man’s plight was shared by Nor Asiah Kamis, who recorded a video of the old man holding his mobile phone in a black plastic box and saying: “I want to sell this phone, I need the money.”
  @asiah1106 CONTENT SEDIH- PAKCIK NI MAI KEDAI NAK JUAL HNSET NOKIA BEDA BELI BERAS #ibukutuasiah #kutuasiah #fypシ #foryoupageeeee #iphone #fyp #xyzbca #kedah #sungaikedah ♬ Sound Sedih Fyp – ASBUN
Nor Asiah, the mobile phone store owner, explained that her store did not accept old mobile phones and pointed out that the current phone price was only about RM50.
However, the old man responded that even if it could only be sold for RM20, he could use the money to buy rice.
In a second video uploaded by Nor Asiah, it can be seen that she did not buy the old man’s mobile phone in the end but instead gave him RM300 in the form of charity out of her pocket.
  @asiah1106 Replying to @Ikhlas Awiera TERIMA KASIH SEBAB RAMAI YANG PRIHATIN DENGAN PAKCIK NI . INI HANYA CONTENT  KAK SHARE UTK SEMUA . BOLEH TERUSKAN BERBUAT BAIK PADA ORANG TUA ❤ DOAKAN ABAH KAK SEHAT NA , DIA TAK BERAPA SEHAT #ibukutuasiah #kutuasiah #fypシ #foryoupageeeee #iphone #fyp #xyzbca #kedah #videoviral ♬ Sound Sedih Fyp – ASBUN
The two TikTok videos of Nor Asiah have received more than 2 million views and have been shared widely on social media.
Netizens have expressed their sadness for the old man’s experience and their willingness to lend a helping hand.
This heartwarming story reminds us that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life and that we can all do our part to help those in need.

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Disney Is Delaying Mulan Indefinitely Due To Covid-19

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We might never know when the live adaptation of the hit 90’s animated film, Mulan will see the light of day as Disney plans to delay the movie indefinitely.

Over the last few months, it’s become clear that nothing can be set in stone when it comes to how we release films during this global health crisis, and today that means pausing our release plans for ‘Mulan’ as we assess how we can most effectively bring this film to audiences around the worldDisney Spokesperson via Variety
It has been reported that the movie has been delayed 4 times.
Mulan is not the only movie that is affected by the pandemic as other releases, including sequels to big-name franchises such as Avengers, Avatar and Star Wars are also delayed.
Liu Yifei is the main actress in Mulan, portraying the female warrior who disguises herself as a man to spare her elderly father from having to serve in the military.
The actress was embroiled in controversy previously when she expressed her support towards the Hong Kong police last year.
I also support Hong Kong police. You can beat me up now. What a shame for Hong Kong.Liu Yifei via BBC
There have been calls to boycott the movie because of Liu’s statement online.
Disney is not the only studio who are indefinitely delaying releases as Warner Bros, another film giant in the United States also did the same with Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet”.

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[Watch] Tiger Street Food Is Firing Up The Hottest Hunt

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Street food is undeniably an integral part of Malaysians’ everyday life.

As a beer born and raised in the streets of Asia, Tiger continued to champion this platform even when dining out was impossible in recent years.
All this ensures that local street food vendors get the recognition they deserve.
After two years of virtually hosting its fan-favourite Street Food Festival, Tiger is making a big comeback with its iconic street food festival on-ground for a street food experience like never before.

 When it comes to street food, Tiger delivers big on variety and flavour. (Video: Tiger Beer Malaysia)

While gearing up for the big festival, the brand encourages Malaysian fans and street food lovers to join the hottest street food hunt by recommending their favourite street food spots.
Whenever they’re at their favourite street food outlets, they can drop a pin on the microsite to recommend the place for other street food lovers to try and get rewards.
With all the recommendations and reviews from fans, Tiger would have created an exclusive street food directory for Malaysians who want to hunt for some of the hottest street food dishes in town.
Tiger Street Food Festiva celebrates Malaysians’ penchant for hot and spicy food. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
This year’s theme for the Tiger Street Food Festival features all things hot and spicy. The best way to enjoy these bold flavours is with Tiger Crystal for the ultimate street food experience.
To truly elevate the thrill of the hottest hunt, the Tiger Fire Truck will appear at selected outlets within the Klang Valley, Penang, Ipoh, Melaka and Johor regions from now until 14 October 2022.
The Tiger Crystal Fire Truck will be making rounds at various food and beverage outlets, bars, coffee shops and food courts. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
The lok lok truck with a twist serves innovative versions of familiar street food flavours in the form of skewers, paired with a variety of hot and spicy soup bases and sauces.
From curry laksa, tom yum, prawn noodles, white pepper, mala, and spicy, sour vegetable soup bases, fans can experience delicacies curated by popular local street food vendors like never before.
A couple checking the various lok lok options at the Tiger Crystal Fire Truck. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Fans who want to feel the heat can take up challenges like the Fire Challenge, where they can test their limits with the hottest street food and score ice-cold Tiger Crystal that pairs perfectly for the ultimate street food experience.
The “Hottest Hour” activation at selected hours every weekend in the regions will also bring the heat up with the hottest promotions for fans!
Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer Malaysia, said they are committed to continually elevating the street food experience for Malaysians, and this year’s hottest hunt is no different.
We wanted fans to be part of the ultimate street food experience and not only learn about new spots but contribute their say leading up to our festival.Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager of Tiger Beer Malaysia, on fans being excited to enjoy the hottest street food, paired perfectly with Tiger Crystal
Fans who want to enjoy the street food experience from home leading up to the event can also be part of the fun.
This year’s Tiger Street Food campaign features limited-edition packaging of Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal cans and bottles, inspired by some of the renowned local street food dishes like char kuey teow, grilled sting ray and lok look.
Innovative and traditional lok lok at the Tiger Crystal Fire Truck. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
These limited-edition cans and bottles are available at selected hypermarkets, supermarkets, restaurants, and food courts.
Fans looking forward to the long-awaited Tiger Street Food Festival launching on the 27 October can look for more updates on the microsite in the coming weeks.
With maze-like alleyways and secret rooms to unlock extra rewards and prizes, fans are in for an elevated street food experience paired perfectly with Tiger Crystal.
Tiger Beer, the Tiger Street Food Festival, and all related activities and promotions are only open to non-Muslims aged 21 and above.
Tiger Street Food Festival calls for all street food lovers to go on a hunt for their favourite street food. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
For more information about Tiger Beer and Tiger Crystal, visit www.facebook.com/TigerBeerMY or follow @tigerbeermy on Instagram. Fans are urged to enjoy themselves responsibly and not drink and drive.
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University Director Under Remand For Accepting RM174k Honda Accord From Klang Contractor As Bribe For RM1.6m Tender

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Many people pay bribes in cash or gifts to get an education and proper health care, to speed up administrative procedures, or to avoid paying a fine.

A bribe is also given to someone to persuade them to make favourable and biased decisions for business gains.
But what they simply see as a way to get things done is a crime, and people who take bribes are also as guilty as the bribe giver.
A bribe is not necessary for cash, it can be disguised as a gift, money, property, privilege, or even a personal favour.
A director at a public university in Melaka was arrested after being suspected of accepting a Honda Accord car as a bribe.
Corruption In Universities
The man, in his 50s, was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
He works as a Director at the university’s Facilities Management Division.
MACC Melaka director, Mohd Shahril Che Mat, said the man was arrested at the MACC office in Melaka on 19 September after appearing to testify about the case.
He is suspected of receiving a bribe of movable property, a Honda Accord 2.4 estimated to worth RM174,500. A contractor from Klang, Selangor, had given him the car as an incentive to get an open tender worth RM1,654,350.MACC Melaka director, Mohd Shahril Che Mat, on the bribe received by the suspect.
He is being remanded for seven days until 26 September to assist in the investigation.
The suspect arriving at the Melaka Court Complex accompanied by MACC personnel. (Pix: Harian Metro)
Magistrate Mazana Sinin issued the remand order after granting the MACC application, per Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
READ MORE: Headmistress Accused Of Embezzling RM900, To Surrender Passport After Overseas Trip
Is Corruption A Malaysian Way Of Life?
The case will likely erode public confidence in integrity against taking bribes.
A survey by Transparency International Malaysia between July 2019 to June 2020 finds that 71% of Malaysians think government corruption is a big problem.
The Parliament, police, and government officials ranked the highest for the perception of corruption, with 36%, 30% and 28% of Malaysians surveyed, respectively.
The survey also found that 39% of all respondents strongly believe corruption is rising.
Normal lah… Anggota bawahan @PDRMsia gaji paling banyak rm1600. Kasut, baju, minyak wangi branded, kereta Honda ke atas . Rumah semi D . Mana cukup.. kenalah terima rasuah UTk nampak mewah. MKN setiap MLM cafe hipster.. kau rasa ???— DULU-DULUteamNAJIB (@Beranimati7) July 11, 2022
Malaysia sits at no. 57 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index in 2020.
The country is still ahead of Indonesia (102), Vietnam (104), Thailand (104), Philippines (115), Laos (134), Cambodia (160), Timor Leste (160) and Myanmar (137) in South East Asia except for Singapore (3) and Brunei (35).
Still, this doesn’t mean it is acceptable, and everyone in Malaysia is concerned about corruption.
People on the street constantly talk about corruption committed by public servants and politicians.
Kenapa orang ambik rasuah? Rasuah bermula apabila seseorang itu mula rasa nak sesuatu yang di luar kemampuan. Contohnya, seorang penjawat awam bergaji bersih RM2600 tetapi nak beli kereta Honda Civic baru dengan bulanan RM1200. Disinilah mula rasa nak ambil duit kopi/bawah meja.— Codename : Peacocks (@amofficialmy) January 6, 2022
At least, no one can say today that they can freely bribe anybody for anything in Malaysia.
You can try to bribe government officials or politicians in Malaysia at your peril.
Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak gets 12 years in jail for 1MDB-linked corruption case. pic.twitter.com/bJn7x7vaIm— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) July 29, 2020

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Starbucks’ New Christmas Confetti Cookie Latte, Worth It Or Not? [Review]

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You know it’s that time of the season when malls are playing “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. Lady Mariah and her heavenly tones just scream Christmas.

Even though it’s still quite far away, but, you gotta admit, THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING! So what does that mean?
That, my friend, means that the seasonal Starbucks Christmas Holiday Beverages are here again!
They’ve got the crowd’s holiday favorite, Starbucks Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, and Starbucks Peppermint Mocha ready in the coffee chain starting from 9th November 2021.
But wait, there’s a new Christmas surprise up their sleeves for you to try.
Introducing,  Starbucks’ Confetti Cookie Latte!
Looks ordinary huh? Wait till you see the top view.Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail/TRP
This new drink pairs their signature espresso with toasted white chocolate syrup and steamed milk for a semi-sweet holiday concoction.
Topped with whipped cream and confetti sprinkles, this drink will reminisce a freshly-baked cookie, toasty and comforting – or so they say.
Want to find out if it’s true or not? Leggo.
The Taste Test
The Cookie Confetti Latte is available hot, iced, or as a frappe. It can also be with and without coffee too for those non caffeine enthusiasts.
Well, I picked the Iced Latte one, definitely with whipped cream, because they are just so pretty to look at! And they taste nice too.
I was expecting them to put your average rainbow rice sprinkles, but nope, Starbucks just goes for the extra mile. They’re actually elastic-but-melts-in-your-mouth flakes. Get what I mean?
It’s so pretty I feel guilty drinking it. Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail/TRP
They’re a bit chewy and just complements the drink with their self-made whipping cream. Did you know you can customise your whipped cream with plant-based or normal vanilla ones?
The drink itself, can be customised again, with normal, oat milk or almond milk choices. Mine is the low-fat one and well, you can taste it. 🙂 The drink is super creamy if you thoroughly mix the whipped cream together.
I expected this drink to be sweet and full of cookie crumbs. But surprisingly there are no cookies here.
The Verdict
It tastes nothing like a cookie. Well, depends on what cookie they’re talking about…
But if you think about it, what do you expect it to taste like? Chipsmore? Oreo? Those are commercial cookies.
I bet the cookies they’re talking about are the Butter Cookies. And it’s not supposed to taste like the cookie texture. Crunchy and chewy. Disclaimer: No cookie bits whatsoever. I embarrassingly got the wrong idea.
The cookie part is actually from the syrup. Remember the toasty white chocolate syrup they described? Yes, that one. The syrup does taste toasty and elevates the flavour of white chocolate.
This drink is not that sweet as the coffee part is subtly stronger than the syrup. I suggest you can get it sweeter if you add on extra white chocolate syrup and maybe choose a decaf type of espresso.
Anyhow, I love the confetti part! I feel like a kid opening a present on Christmas morning. 9/10 for the topping.
Venti is more worth it than a Grande to be honest.Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail/TRP
The drink starts from RM19.60 but can cost a bit more with add ons. I got mine around RM22 with the whipped cream.
As whether or not the Confetti Cookie Latte is worth your time and money, it’s actually a 50-50 from me. You might like it if you add some modifications to it. But if you’re an avid coffee drinker with a very mild sweet-tooth, then this drink is perfect for you.
Furthermore, there are other drinks you can enjoy here, such as the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Peppermint Mocha.
These two drinks have been Starbucks’ staple holiday drinks for a few years now, and are definitely fan favourites. Either way, it’s about time to get our holiday spirits warmed up!

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Meet The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Contemporary Look, Stunning Functionality [Review]

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Samsung has been making excellent smartwatches for a while now. Their use of the bezel as a control dial was genius.

The Galaxy Watch4 looks like an unassuming contemporary fashionable wristwatch. Right out of the box, it goes with almost every look.
On top of that, they collaborated with Google to create an interface and feature set that is second to none in the Android smartwatch space.
Specifications
Casing
40.4mm (including lugs) by 39.3mm by 9.8mm (excluding the health sensor).26g (without strap).Armour Aluminium.
Dail
1.2in (30.4mm).Circular Super AMOLED.396px by 396px.Full colour.Always on.
Crystal
Corning Gorilla Glass DX+.
Tech
Battery:     247mAh.Processor:     Exynos W920 Dual-Core 1.18GHz.OS: Wear     OS Powered by Samsung.Memory:     1.5GB RAM + 16GB Internal Memory.
Connectivity
LTE.Bluetooth 5.0.Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4+5GHz.NFC.A-GPS/GLONASS/Beidou/Galileo.
Sensor
Accelerometer.Barometer.Gyro sensor.Geomagnetic sensor.Light sensor.Optical heart rate sensor.Electrical heart sensor.Bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor.
Durability
5ATM+IP68/MIL-STD-810G.
Compatibility
Compatible with Android 6.0 or higher, RAM 1.5GB above.
The Galaxy Watch4 40mm (Bluetooth) comes in black, pink gold, and silver. It retails for RM899.
With a feature set this big and a price that low, it was no surprise that the Galaxy Watch4 pre-orders were sold out before it was launched.
The pre-orders for the 44mm variant and the two Galaxy Watch4 Classic variants are said to be sold out as well.
However, we don’t know how many units were available in the first place.
There are also the LTE versions of the Galaxy Watch4 and the Galaxy Watch4 Classic. They can do more, like make calls and receive notifications, without the need for an Android smartphone.
However, that variant is not yet available in Malaysia.
A Quick Look
Check out my first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch4. There I covered the unboxing, my initial thoughts, and some of its features that I experienced in the first four days of using the smartwatch.
READ MORE: Samsung Galaxy Watch4 [First Impressions]
Here is my experience using the Galaxy Watch4 40mm (Bluetooth), the smallest and most affordable version in the series, for the past 10 days.
Understated but outstanding

The Galaxy Watch4 looks like an unassuming contemporary fashionable wristwatch. Right out of the box, it matches with almost every look.
The black model that I have for the review goes well with everything: formal, informal, with casual wear when I go out, or with loungewear when I laze at home.
It is also priced competitively with a contemporary wristwatch which makes it an easy choice especially if you are a person who values form and function.

Galaxy Watch4 has more looks than a fancy wristwatch and more capability than a fitness watch. It strikes the perfect balance for the urban dweller.
What I mean is, on one hand, it could do everything that a fitness watch could do and more such as tracking over 90 different exercises, check your blood oxygen level, and tell you your body composition.
All useful information especially when paired with the knowledge of a health or fitness practitioner.

On the other hand, the Galaxy Watch4 could also track your sleep, your stress levels, and could be further enhanced with apps that can add more functionality such as Samsung Pay which lets you use contactless payment using the watch.
With the right apps, it is an indispensable everyday tool for fitness, productivity, or whatever that you want to do.
I find the sleep monitoring feature useful to understand why I wake up fresh or tired that day.

The notifications feature is also a boon when I want to not be distracted but still be informed without engaging with my smartphone. For example when I have ordered a delivery. The app will tell me through the watch to make sure I know that the rider is close by.
Do It Its Way
Although I appreciate the simple look, the ease of use, and the capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy Watch4, especially its ability to work with any Android smartphone, it is uncompromising when it comes to certain things.
For example, it is not ambidextrous. It has to be worn on the left hand with the buttons facing the hand. It should be a simple fix. Just let users flip the watch face and swap the watch bands.
Because it is a Bluetooth model, the Galaxy Watch is tethered to the smartphone for all its connected functionality. But even with the umbilical cord, there are some settings on the watch that are not available on the smartphone.
Initially, I thought the Watch4 did not have a lock function. I was searching for it on the Wear app on the smartphone where it is easier to browse and discover. However, the option is only available on the smartwatch’s 1.2in display.
I admit that navigating the Watch4 is easy, but mirroring all the settings on the Wear app would make this much easier to use and understand especially for folks who are using it for the first time.
Availability & Price
The Samsung Galaxy Watch4 40mm (Bluetooth) will be released on 22 September. It comes in 3 colours and is priced at RM899.
Samsung is always bundling their latest and greatest with promotions so check out the Galaxy Watch4 page for the most recent and upcoming offerings.

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Here’s How We Think The Viral Quarantine Breacher Makcik Will Most Likely Be Charged

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Perak Health Department announced yesterday that they are investigating the viral case in which a makcik wearing a Covid-19 quarantine wrist tag seemed to have breached her quarantine order based on a photo of her which made its rounds on social media.
In the photo, the makcik can be seen wearing her wrist tag with a cup of black coffee in her hand and an empty food plate in front of her at a restaurant believed to be in Bandar Meru Raya.

It’s people like her that increase our nation’s risk to 2nd wave. Shame on you Ms and shame on yr friends/family & cafe who allowed her in & didn’t report when she’s supposed to be under quarantine. Stricter measures needed. COVID-19 is still out there. @KKMPutrajaya @MKNJPM pic.twitter.com/9H5YPgnGLV— Dr Jemilah Mahmood (@JemilahMahmood) July 20, 2020

Perak Health Department Director Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming said that his department is aware of the Person Under Surveillance (PUS) who has apparently failed to adhere to her Home Surveillance Order (HSU), adding that if it is confirmed that she made the office, appropriate action, including legal action, will be taken.
Which brings to mind the question – What kind of legal action can be taken against someone breaching a self-quarantine order? What kind of punishments might this woman face?
So far, the authorities have not mentioned what section of what law she may be charged under. Also, I’m not a lawyer. So, everything discussed in this article will be just that – a discussion.
Act 342 Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases Act 1988
(Credit: Freepik)
We’re assuming the makcik will most likely be charged under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, considering the fact that most legal cases involving Covid-19 before this have been judged under this Act too.
Looking through the Act, we found that Section 15(1) of the Act mentions “surveillance” and sounds as close as possible to the order the makcik is probably under.
(1) An authorized officer may order any contact to undergo observation in such place and for such period as he may think fit, or to undergo surveillance until he may be discharged without danger to the public.Section 15. Observation or surveillance of contacts, Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases Act 1988
However, this section doesn’t mention offences or penalties. Instead, we found that in Section 22 and 24 of the Act.
Any person who- (a) obstructs or impedes, or assists in obstructing or impeding, any authorized officer in the execution of his duty; (b) disobeys any lawful order issued by any authorized officer; (c) refuses to furnish any information required for the purposes of this Act or any regulations made under this Act; or (d) upon being required to furnish any information under this Act or any regulations made under this Act, gives false information, commits an offence.Section 22. Offence generally, Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases Act 1988
Any person guilty of an offence under this Act for which no specific penalty is provided shall be liable on conviction- (a) in respect of a first offence, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to fine or to both; (b) in respect of a second or subsequent offence, to imprisonment not exceeding five years or to fine or to both; (c) in respect of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding two hundred ringgit for every day during which such offence continues.Section 24. General penalty, Prevention And Control Of Infectious Diseases Act 1988
Okay, so now that we know what the law says, we look to how similar cases have been judged in the past. A quick Google search brings up two cases.
How previous cases were judged
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The first involves a man in Sibu who had violated his home quarantine order by going to a coffee shop in Sibu Jaya to have a plate of kampua noodles.
According to the report by The Edge Markets, the man also uploaded pictures of himself committing the offence on Facebook with a caption saying that the plastic QR-coded wrist band can actually be easily taken off and put back on.
He was charged under Section 22(b) of the Act mentioned above, which is punishable under Section 24 of the same Act, and fined RM5,000, or five months jail if he fails to pay.
The second case we found involves a retiree and his son-in-law who both breached their home quarantine order. According to Bernama, the duo pleaded guilty under Section 15 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, punishable under Section 22 (b) of the same Act.
The retiree was sentenced to a Compulsory Attendance Order (PKW) to perform community service for four hours a day for two months, while a RM2,000 fine was imposed on his son-in-law, or eight months jail time if he fails to pay.
As you can see, both cases mentioned above were charged and punished under either of the three sections from the same Act. So, we figure that it’s likely the makcik will also be charged in a similar way.
But, we’ll have to wait for the authorities decision to be sure.

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