Kidnapped Cosmetics Founder Saved By The Police In Thailand

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The 36-year-old cosmetic founder who was kidnapped from her home in Tumpat, Kelantan and brought to Thailand has been rescued by the police and brought back to the country.

According to the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani, Rosnazirah Mohd Naim was managed to be located and rescued from her abductors in the neighbouring country with the assistance of its authorities.
“The victim was finally rescued with the help of the Thai authorities and was brought back to Malaysia today (yesterday),” the police chief was quoted as saying by MalaysiaKini.
Acryl also thanked the Thai police as well as the Malaysian embassy in Thailand for their assistance in saving the victim.
Seven local men had also been arrested around Kelantan, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur in connection with the kidnapping.
A vehicle that was used during the abduction was also seized by the police.
Acryl said the case is being investigated under Section 3(1) of the Kidnapping Act 1961.
Four men – armed with a pistol and a knife – abducted Rosnazirah at her home in Kampung Semat Jal in Tumpat, Kelantan on 13 September.
A closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage of the horrifying incident also went viral over social media.
Following her abduction, she was sent across the border by her kidnappers using an illegal jetty in Tumpat.
READ MORE: [Watch] Abducted Kelantanese Woman Believed To Have Been Taken To Thailand

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Fancy an Indomie Carbonara?

While the current trend for instant noodles is to make it as spicy humanly tolerable and sometimes spicier than that, Benâ€™s Independent Grocer has gone the other way.
 Whut?(Screenshot from Instagram)
Thatâ€™s right. They went with Indomie Carbonara.
It was first announced on April 1 and understandably dismissed by the public as an April Fools joke, but Benâ€™s Independent Grocer surprised everyone by posting about it again today on Instagram along with its RM28 price tag.
â€œJokes up and the yolk is out! Our April special, Indomie Carbonara is NOT a joke as you can see and is available all month for RM28 at Benâ€™s KLCC, Pavilion, Publika, Gardens, The LINC and BSC. Benâ€™s spaghettini creamy carbonara with a little Indomie magic and a classic poached egg. Perfect comfort food with a little twist!â€
Well, theyâ€™re right about the egg, but what do you think of this Indomie Carbonara fusion food?
Because we really have no idea whether to be delighted or repulsed.


Anwar Ready To Fight Against “Traitors” In The Next GE To Teach Them A Lesson

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While nothing is set in stone yet, Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that he prepared to contest a parliamentary seat held by PKR and Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) ‘traitors’ during the 15th General Election (GE15).

Although he did not specifically name which constituency to contest, the PKR president said the seat he would contest must provide an ‘added advantage’ to the opposition front.
“To be honest, I’ve yet to make my choice which seat to contest but I’m considering a seat held by a traitor (to the party and coalition)…for example, if the party decided for me to run in the Gombak parliamentary seat, I will contest there,” Anwar was quoted by Berita Harian.
Anwar said that he is considering contesting in seats that the coalition’s traitors held in order to send a message to these party hoppers.
“There’s no qualm in contesting in UMNO’s stronghold but I have to choose a seat held by a traitor. The message is that betrayal in politics (is unacceptable),” he added.
Anwar said this during a question and answer session at the ‘Sembang Kencang KLS @ Anwar Ibrahim’ programme held by the Kelab Wartawan Kuala Lumpur & Selangor last night.
The Gombak seat is held by Anwar’s former deputy Datuk Seri Azmin Ali who together with a host of PKR reps, jumped to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) following the infamous Sheraton Move which ultimately ended PH rule in the country.
Apart from Azmin, the other PKR reps who left the party for Bersatu include; Zuraida Kamaruddin (Ampang), Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah (Indera Mahkota), Datuk Kamaruddin Jaffar (Bandar Tun Razak), Datuk Mansor Othman (Nibong Tebal), Datuk Rashid Hasnon (Batu Pahat), Datuk Seri Dr Santhara Kumar (Segamat), Ali Biju (Saratok), Willie Mongin (Puncak Borneo) and Jonathan Yasin (Ranau).
Anwar however had previously denied that he will be contesting the Ampang seat which was held by Zuraida, who is also the plantation industries and commodities minister.
Zuraida, who together with Azmin, left PKR for Bersatu, subsequently quit the party and joined Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM).
The former PKR veep is now PBM president-designate. The party has requested to join the Barisan Nasional coalition.
READ MORE: Anwar Rules Out Contesting Ampang Seat In GE15
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What UMNO Leaders Have To Say On Zahid Hamidi’s 14-Day Parliament Threat

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United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) President, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has issued a warning to the government to open Parliament within 14 days starting yesterday.

Utusan quoted the Bagan Datuk Member of Parliament who said that the government to respect the order of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Rulers to convene a parliamentary session within 14 days from the date of the statement by Istana Negara.
The government’s failure to implement the order, according to Ahmad Zahid, is considered as treason and disrespectful towards the Institution of Rulers.
Besides the President, other politicians within the Malay-centric party have also said their views on the matter, here’s what they said:
We haven’t talked about it, says Ismail Sabri
Malay Mail reported that the 14-day period issued by UMNO is the view of the the party’s political bureau and not the Supreme Council.
UMNO Vice-President Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was quoted saying that in principle, although the political bureau could submit an opinion, the party’s decision is still subject to the Supreme Council and so far, the Senior Minister said that the party’s top level members haven’t discussed on the issue yet.
Because of this, the Minister said that the party has not decided on what to do if the government does not open Parliament after the 14-day period.
Credit: Malay Mail
Shahidan Kassim says it’s 28 days
UMNO Supreme Council member, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said that while a majority of Barisan Nasional MPs agreed that Parliament should be reopened soon, it still requires a 28-day notice.
FMT quoted the Arau MP who went on advising those who want to criticise the government openly.
And if you want to give your views, make sure it is accurate.Arau MP, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim via FMT
He also took jabs at those labeling the current administration as useless, saying that they should keep in mind that a majority of the ministers are from UMNO.
Credit: Utusan
Who cares if it’s 28 or 14 days, we’re in an Emergency, says Najib
Former Prime Minster Datuk Seri Najib Razak said those who govern the country should understand that the 28-day notice issued before the Parliament reconvenes can be considered void under the Standing Orders 9(2)(a).
He said in a post on his Facebook on Tuesday that the matter would not be a problem if the government did not want to use the existing meeting rules to set aside the minimum notice period.
Najib, however, also questioned whether the government had ever heard the phrase “an emergency parliamentary session”.
Regardless of whether the government has full Emergency power or not, if they are not able to overcome all the legal issues and regulations according to the order of the Conference of Rulers, don’t count on them to solve the people’s problems or manage the country properly.Former Prime Minster Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak via Facebook

Kick Ahmad Zahid out instead, says Nazri
UMNO’s Disciplinary Bureau and Supreme Working Committee (MKT) has been called to consider immediately suspending Ahmad Zahid following the leader’s latest actions which are alleged to have violated party rulings.
Padang Rengas MP, Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz said that Ahmad Zahid should be investigated immediately by the UMNO Disciplinary Bureau and action should taken following three clear evidences which shows that he violated the party’s ruling.
He said the first evidence was that he sent a letter expressing the support of all Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs to elect Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as the new Prime Minister to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong last year, without the knowledge of the majority of the MPs.
The second proof, he said, is the authenticity of the audio recording of his conversation with Anwar related to the UMNO General Assembly 2020.
The last evidence is Ahmad Zahid’s latest threat to the National Alliance (PN) government that Parliament be opened within 14 days, without referring to the party’s Supreme Council (MKT) and UMNO MPs first, based on reports from Sinar Harian.
The UMNO MKT and the party’s Disciplinary Bureau should suspend Ahmad Zahid immediately. UMNO is not his exclusive right but the right of more than 3.6 million party members.Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz via Sinar Harian

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8,868 Today: 2nd Highest Covid-19 Cases & Selangor All-Time High, In The Midst Of EMCO

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Malaysia recorded 8,868 more Covid-19 cases on Thursday (July 8), says the Health Ministry.

This is the country’s second highest daily figure of all time, behind the 9,020 cases reported on May 29.
Selangor recorded an all time high of 4,152 new cases, while Kuala Lumpur has 1,133 new infections.
The country’s cumulative cases have now passed the 800,000 mark with a total of 808,658 infections.
The number of infections in other states are as follows: Negri Sembilan (897 cases), Perak (543), Kedah (360), Johor (336), Sarawak (281), Sabah (271), Penang (237), Melaka (183), Pahang (152), Kelantan (135), Terengganu (68), Labuan (64), Putrajaya (47) and Perlis (1).
Pecahan kes baharu (8,868) pic.twitter.com/YIAWs7O6ro— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 8, 2021

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Catch the Immersive ‘Van Gogh Alive’ Exhibition In KL This Dec-March

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Malaysians! If you’re a fan of Van Gogh, good news for you!

From December to March, a multimedia exhibition called ‘Van Gogh Alive’ will be displayed at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
This digital art exhibition will showcase Van Gogh’s artworks through a projector, including The Starry Night and Sunflowers paintings. Viewers will also be surrounded by a vibrant symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance that will heighten their multi-sensory experience.
This exhibition is open every day to the public from 17 December 2022 until 16 March 2023.
 Presented by Australia-based Grande Experiences, ticket sales for the exhibition in Malaysia are managed by FrameMotion Studio Sdn Bhd and Meta Doers World Holding Berhad.
(Credit: The San Diego Tribune Union-Tribune)
Covering an area of approximately 20,000 square feet, the exhibition is to be held in a gallery at the Bukit Jalil Kuala Lumpur Pavilion.
To date, the ‘Van Gogh Alive’ exhibition has spread its wings in more than 80 countries around the world including Italy, Spain, London and many more. The exhibition itself has received more than 8.5 million visitors altogether.
About Van Gogh
 Van Gogh or Vincent Willem van Gogh is a Dutch painter in the 19th century who is now known all over the world.
He started painting when he was 27 years old and died 10 years later after suffering from severe depression. He was considered a failure and a madman when he was alive.
Only after his suicide that he became famous. He came to be seen as a misunderstood genius.
(Credit: The New York Times)
Although he produced around 2,100 works of art including 860 oil paintings, however, only one painting was sold when he was alive. The said painting is called The Red Vineyard at Arles (The Vigne Rouge).
After he died, almost all of his paintings were sold and they were reported to be one of the most expensive paintings in the world.
Among Van Gogh’s paintings that became a worldwide phenomenon are The Starry Night, Sunflowers and Café Terrace at Night.
Most of his paintings will be displayed digitally at the gallery so makes sure to get the early bird discount until this 5 December. Book the tickets here.
Van Gogh Alive
Date: 17 December 2022 – 16 March 2023Time: 10 AM – 10 PM (last entry at 9 PM)Venue: Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Orange Zone, Level 3, No 2, Persiaran Bukit Jalil, 57000, Kuala LumpurEstimated duration: 45 minutes Tickets: RM75 per entry (Early birds get RM46)
While you’re at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, here are some fun places you can visit.
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7 drunk Johor men sneak into pump house water tank for a merry bath

Seven men from Skudai, Johor Bahru, were arrested for trespassing into the SAJ Ranhill’s pump house.
According to Bernama, Iskandar Puteri district police chief ACP Dzulkhairi Mukhtar believes that the men were intoxicated.
A worker at the pump house heard loud noises at around 10am and found the men bathing merrily in the water tank.
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The worker alerted SAJ Ranhill’s patrol unit, who ordered the men to stop.
After being ignored by the merry men, the workers called the police to escort them away.
The men, aged between 22 and 24, were detained at about 10.50am. None of them were carrying their MyKads.
The SAJ Ranhill’s patrol unit inspected the water tank and determined that there was no damage done.
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The SAJ Ranhill pump house is responsible for water supply services in Johor.
The police are now applying for a remand order and the case is being investigated under Section 448 of the Penal Code and Section 25 (1) (n) of the National Registration Act 1990.

If our fellow Johoreans find their water tasting a little funny, well, now you know.


Budget 2021: Duty-Free No Longer Duty-Free?

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During the tabling of Budget 2021, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz announced that the government will impose an excise duty on cigarette and tobacco products beginning January 2021.

Surprisingly, the new cigarette tax includes several duty-free islands and any free zones throughout the country that have been selling duty free cigarettes – which raised many questions from industry players.
But first, where are Malaysia’s duty-free islands?
Dataran Helang, Langkawi.(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
Malaysia’s big four of duty-free islands are Langkawi, Tioman, Labuan and Pangkor- which, ironically, was made a duty-free island only last year in the Budget 2020.
Then Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng also added that Langkawi as a duty-free island will be further expanded and tax-exempt facilities will be provided to duty-free shops at Swettenham Port in Penang to further promote the tourism cruises sector.
However, as the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the tourism sector, the far-reaching cigarette tax has drawn some criticisms.
A taxing burden on duty-free islands’ tourism
Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail
Langkawi Chinese Chamber of Commerce president Lee Han Eng said when the government made the announcement of imposing duty on cigarettes and tobacco products in all duty-free designated areas, it means all these products are no longer duty-free.
Duty free items are one of the main tourist attractions of these island. By charging tax on tobacco, tourism in these islands will suffer greatly – especially when they are already suffering from the pandemic.
We hope that the government could show more empathy to the businesses in their public policies. After all, the Covid-19 pandemic has devastated Langkawi’s tourism industry. It is beyond imagination and recovery seems so far away to date. Langkawi Chinese Chamber of Commerce wishes that the government will continue to make public policies that are more beneficial to the businesses.Lee Han Eng, President of Langkawi Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
The Malaysia Budget Hotel Association (MyBHA) also chimed in with disapproval at the announcement, saying that this excise tax on cigarettes will likely diminish a vital source of income for budget hotel proprietors and retailers operating in these duty-free zones.
Credit: Malay Mail
Budget hotel operators are already pushed to near closure as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Every single source of direct and indirect revenue is precious. It is our hope that the government will not impose tax that will add to their hardship but instead introduce initiatives that will help our members survive this ordeal, and eventually contribute to the economic growth of duty free islands.Datuk Noorazly Rosly, Chairman of MyBHA (Langkawi Chapter).
MyBHA (Langkawi Chapter) chairman Datuk Noorazly Rosly also told New Straits Times that the higher cigarette prices would also encourage illegal smuggling of cigarettes by criminal syndicates.
And that’s not an empty warning.
Malaysia, unfortunately, has the enviable crown as the global leader in illegal cigarette trade.
Credit: @klimkin/Pixabay
More than half (64.5%) of the total cigarettes sold in the country today are illegal cigarettes, which equates to roughly 12 billion sticks of contraband cigarettes sold in a year.
While this issue has also been addressed in Budget 2021 by banning cigarette transshipment or export via ‘bot kumpit’ (small boats), the unexpected price increase may negate their efforts.
Noorazly argues that illegal cigarettes have never been an issue at duty-free islands like Langkawi. As he puts it “Why would one buy contraband products when the legal products cost the same?”
READ MORE: Malaysia Takes Giant Steps To Stub Out Illegal Cigarettes In Budget 2021

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Smoking gun: Msia world centre of illegal cigarette trade
2019 Budget: Pangkor to be made duty free island
Counter-productive to tax cigarettes in duty-free tourist areas, says MyBHA
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Agong Gives “Thumbs Up” During His Official MCO Street Inspection

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While some Malaysian VVIPs were allegedly loitering about unofficial business during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO), others had more important things in mind.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâ€™yatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah recently went on ground to inspect the streets of Kuala Lumpur and observe the cityâ€™s night traffic during the 3rd phase of the MCO.
In a video shared by the Royal Palaceâ€™s official Instagram page, the YDPA is seen in a face mask, riding in the back seat of the royal limo, and seemingly taking in KLâ€™s glistening cityscape that’s moving past his open window.
In the middle of the 17-second clip, the King gives a quick â€œthumbs upâ€, as if gesturing his approval at the nationâ€™s efforts in combating the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The YDPA mentions that he was overall satisfied with the compliance shown by the rakyat during the lockdown and hopes for continued support towards the nation’s effort to ensure the wellbeing of the country.
During the first few days of the MCO, the YDPA had taken to the wheel personally to survey how Malaysians were respecting the implemented lockdown orders.
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In the video, the YDPA was heard mentioning that there were still drivers on the road that ignored restrictions whiles hoping that the public would abide by the rules set in place.

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Former Miss Universe Malaysia Refuses To Wear Face ‘Diaper’ In Public

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“I will never wear that f**ing diaper on my face,” confessed former Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, Samantha Katie James, who sparked an online controversy surrounding her supposed free and sovereign rights not to wear a face mask in public.

The beauty pageant winner who was previously slammed for her racist comments concerning the Black Lives Matter movement is now allegedly trying to get people to follow in her so-called magical footsteps and not worry about health guidelines.
Read More: Former Miss Universe Malaysia Dragged Online For Tone Deaf Comments On Black Lives Matter
Posting a maskless toilet selfie of herself with a friend on Instagram, Samantha claims that she would never wear a face mask unless it was to go “undercover” around people who actually cared about SOPs.
Me and my princess doing our thing because we’re cute like that surrounded by everyone with their masks on, spreading our light and sovereignty everywhere. I will never wear that f**king diaper on my face unless of course I use it to be undercover around annoying people.via Instagram.
The influencer also claimed that her actions managed to convince others to take off their masks and told people how she was aroused by a man who took off his mask in front of her after seeing what she did.
I saw a guy walk past me pull his mask off and crunch it in his hand! That’s my man. Love you whoever you were, that was hot, turn on.via Instagram.
Samantha’s weird flex of course had its supporters but there were also those who called out the disgraced beauty queen’s ignorance.
(Screenshot: samanthakayty via Instagram)
Read More: Miss Universe Malaysia Distances Itself From Former Winner Over Insensitive BLM Comments
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Doctor Shares Three Toxic Parenting Traits That Can Mess Up Your Kids In The Future

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Raising a child can be a daunting task for parents but there are some things that you’re doing right now to your kid right that might be detrimental towards their mental development.

Paediatric Medical Officer Dr Redza Zainol shared a thread on Twitter three toxic parental traits that can negatively affect your child.
Stonewalling
He said that this happens when children try to talk about something, but we distance ourselves by:
Not answering the child’s questionBeing deliberately slow to answer child questionsNot saying anythingCompletely ignoring the childNot taking it seriously or belittle what the child is trying to talk about
He then gave an example of a scenario that might happen:
Child – “What does Papa like to eat?”
Our answer – “I don’t know. Anything will do.”
Dr Redza said that when this kind of behavior is repeated, eventually the child would end up not bothering to try and talk to you.
Being expressionless
Another toxic parenting trait is by not showing any facial reaction and completely ignoring the child.
He gave another scenario as an example:
At home, the child wants to tell a story about a new thing that he or she learned from a book. We pretend to listen but end up not giving a response.
This will confuse the child because their parents are not showing any reaction, they’ll just keep quiet in the end.
In fact, we do not even focus on child’s story.
We pretend to listen while watching a Korean drama. We say we wanted to spend time with our children, but we keep playing with our phones and responding to WhatsApp messages.
Paying attention to the child means that we are 100% focused on the child at that time. We are really “present” in front of our little one.Paediatric Medical Officer Dr Redza Zainol
Gaslighting
Finally, the last trait that Dr Redza shared was gaslighting, which means that we doubt or deny something the child tells us.
He then gave a few examples:
The child returns from the boarding school and complained that another boy had touched him.
But we answer, “It’s normal. There’s nothing. “
Or the child comes back from the babysitter’s house and complained about how they were treated.
We think that our children is just saying nonsense.
He said that the child will become confused with this sort of response, eventually losing their own self-confidence and think that all of their opinions are unimportant.
It has negative consequences
If you repeat these three habits, this is what happens to your child:
The child does not believe in him or herselfVery low self-confidenceThey always make the wrong decisions in life as a result of listening to other peopleThey end up self-criticising themselves a lotThey end up not knowing how to manage and control their emotions
When the child grows up and has a family, they will probably do the same to their own child. Don’t ignore what our children feel. Acknowledge what they feel by the way they look, listen and hug.Paediatric Medical Officer Dr Redza Zainol
3 sifat toksik ni kalau mak ayah buat setiap hari, anak akan hilang keyakinan diri dan perkembangan anak boleh jadi terbantut.— Redza Zainol (@DrRedzaZainol) October 20, 2021

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RM1,500 Minimum Wage “Will Kill Businesses,” Says MEF President

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Raising the minimum wage to RM1,500 monthly “will kill businesses”, according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) who urged the government to scrap the proposal set by the government.

Based on reports from The Vibes, MEF President Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman was quoted saying that setbacks from Covid-19 and the recent floods have negatively impacted them and they might not be ready or have the capacity to implement a wage hike.
They will suffer and close down even if there is a small increase in their cost, what more an increase of RM300 to RM400 per month on top of the existing minimum wages. The grim economic scenario does not allow any space for an increase in existing minimum wages. It is important that decision-makers keep this in mind before implementing any increase.MEF President Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said previously that the government wants the minimum wage to increase from RM1,100 and RM1,200 for major cities to RM1,500 by the end of the year but it depends on the decision of the Cabinet, based on reports from Berita Harian.
Syed Hussain mentioned that the bulk of local businesses (98.9%) is made up of micro, small and medium enterprises, and the government needs to also consider their survival and sustainability.
Government should focus on recovery instead
Syed Hussain sees that it’s better for the government to focus on business recovery and controlling rising costs instead of raising the minimum wage.
With the increase in salaries, he warns that eventually, operation costs will also increase.
He also stated that raising the minimum wage will mean that more people will be unemployed.
Debts will increase, and businesses will find it difficult to service their loans. Some are saying that it is better for them to move their operations to other Asean countries where the overall cost of doing business is much cheaper.MEF President Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman
Wages and remuneration, he said should instead be given out based on the performance of employees and how much employers are making.
It’ll only benefit foreign workers
Raising the minimum wage rate to RM1,500 is likely to benefit foreign workers rather than locals because, according to Syed Hussain, Malaysians earn more than that.
In this scenario, the country could see more outflow of cash, as for every RM100 increase in salary, around RM4 billion each year on average will be sent out.
Currently, he said, it is estimated that legal migrant workers are remitting about RM34 billion a year through official channels and the increase of RM300 to RM400 will cause an additional outflow of between RM12 billion to RM14 billion per year.

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Terengganu Motorbike Shop Goes Full Throttle On Defaulters, Lists Out Full Name And Plate Numbers On Facebook

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Billions of people worldwide use social media to share information and make connections.

On a personal level, social media allows you to communicate with friends and family, learn new things, develop your interests, and be entertained.
Nowadays, it could also mean the world knows if you are late in paying your debt.
A motorcycle shop in Seberang Takir, Terengganu, has come down hard on defaulters by posting an eye-popping list of borrowers and vehicle plate numbers.

It listed out more than 160 names of ‘debtors’ listed along with their model and amount of arrears.
Among the motorcycle models popular among the ‘debtors’ are the Yamaha Y15ZR, the NVX, 135LC and Honda Beat.
The motorcycle shop made no effort to hide its disappointment.
There are some people who do not know how to thank us, when they have been given a good opportunity.Motor Mok Mung on dealing with its chronic loan defaulters.
Importance Of Responsible Borrowing
Netizens sympathized with the motorcycle shop after seeing the Facebook post.
They feel the motorcycle shop deserves better as they had given out loans to help their customers.
At the same time, netizens are indignant at the debtor and regard them as ungrateful for ‘disappearing’ without paying the loan.
Netizens also noted that the motorcycle shop had been very patient compared to typical financial institutions.

They demanded that the debtors clear the arrears as the shop had helped them get the desired motorbike.
Some added that in Islam, debt is an obligation that needs to be fulfilled.
Why Do People Borrow From The Shop And Not Banks?
Not everyone who works can produce a payslip or a bank statement to borrow from banks or third-party financial institutions.
Some applicants are also unable to borrow because they have bad credit.
These people have to rely on dealer or ‘shop’ financing, a type of loan underwritten by a retailer for its customers.
Sediakan IC & LESEN MOTOR jer pic.twitter.com/ZWR8yFJl14— motormokmung (@motormokmung) March 4, 2021
The aim is to make borrowing quick and more accessible, but borrowers may not always get the best terms and conditions.
Some buyers even say dealerships are pushing them to borrow because they make more money that way.
Ikut nasib gak la. Haritu sembang² dulu tak cakap pun nak beli cash. Pastu saja cakap urgent kalau boleh nak dapat motor harini. Sales tu terus bagitau ada ready stok. Pergi kat meja nak isi details baru bagitau nak beli cash 😂 dari senyum terus hilang senyum member tu 😂😂🤣 https://t.co/ZzLk3PK55k— Qusam Zainal (@queznl) June 21, 2022

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Meet Malaysia’s New Cabinet of Ministers

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recently unveiled Malaysia’s newest lineup of Cabinet of Ministers.
The new Cabinet will feature a completely revolutionary structure to the country’s executive government with the appointment of 4 “senior ministers” instead of a deputy prime minister as part of Muhyiddin’s “functional cabinet” system.
The ministers and their respective deputies will be sworn into office by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at the Istana Melawati in Putrajaya on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
The prime minister announcing the new Cabinet during a live national telecast on Monday, March 9, 2020.(Credit: YouTube/The Sun)
TRP takes a quick peek at the country’s new Cabinet crew;
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (Senior Minister)
Minister: Datuk Seri Azmin Ali
Deputy Minister: Datuk Lim Ban Hong
Ministry of Defense (Senior Minister)
Minister: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Deputy Minister: Datuk Seri Ikhmal Hisham Abdul Aziz
Ministry of Education (Senior Minister)
Minister: Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon
Deputy Minister II: Muslimin Yahaya
Ministry of Works (Senior Minister)
Minister: Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof
Deputy Minister: Datuk Dr Shahruddin Md Salleh
Left to right: Datuk Seri Azmin Ali,  Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin, and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Ministry of Finance
Minister: Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Abd Rahim Bakeri
Deputy Minister II: Mohd Shahar Abdullah
 Minister of Finance Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister: Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
Deputy Minister: Datuk Kamaruddin Jaffar
Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
Ministry of Higher Education
Minister: Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad
Deputy Minister: Datuk Dr Mansor Othman
Minister of Higher Education Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
Minister: Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah
Deputy Minister: Ali Biju
 Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah
Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Minister: Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Seri Ahmad Hamzah
Deputy Minister II: Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi
 Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee
Ministry of Health
Minister: Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Sri Dr Haji Ismail Mohamed Said
Deputy Minister II: Jonathan Yassin
Minister of Health Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin
Ministry of Home Affairs
Minister: Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali
Deputy Minister II: Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang
Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba
Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-Operatives and Consumerism
Minister: Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi
Deputy Minister: Datuk Rosol Wahid
 Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-Operatives and Consumerism Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi
Ministry of Communications and Multimedia
Minister: Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah
Deputy Minister: Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin
 Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah
Ministry of Housing and Local Government
Minister: Zuraida Kamaruddin
Deputy Minister: Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Mutalib
 Minister of Housing and Local Government Zuraida Kamaruddin
Ministry of Rural and Regional Development
Minister: Datuk Dr Abd Latiff Ahmad
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Abdul Rahman Mohamad
Deputy Minister II: Datuk Henry Sum Agong
 Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abd Latiff Ahmad
Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change
Minister: Khairy Jamaluddin
Deputy Minister: Ahmad Amzad Hashim
 Minister of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change Khairy Jamaluddin
Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives
Minister: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
Deputy Minister: Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin
 Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities
Minister: Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali
Deputy Minister I: Datuk Dr Wee Jeck Seng
Deputy Minister II: Willie Mongin
 Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
Minister: Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
Deputy Minister: Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan
 Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
Ministry of National Unity
Minister: Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique
Deputy Minister: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing
Minister of National Unity Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique
Ministry of Youth & Sports
Minister: Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican
Deputy Minister: Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal
Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican

Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Economy)
Minister: Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed
Deputy Minister: Arthur Joseph Kurup
 Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed
Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Special Functions)
Minister: Datuk Seri Redzuan Yusof
Deputy Minister: Datin Mastura Yazid
 Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Special Functions) Datuk Seri Redzuan Yusof
Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Parliament and Law)
Minister: Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan
Deputy Minister: Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith
 Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan
Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Religious Affairs)
Ministre: Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri
Deputy Minister: Ahmad Marzuk Shaary
Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri
Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs)
Minister: Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili
Deputy Minister: Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib
Minister in Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili

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Georgetown Won’t Be Renamed Tanjong Penaga

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There is no need to change the name of Georgetown to the original name, said the Penang state government.

Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) Yeoh Soon Hin said a name change would have adverse effects on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
He was quoted by Sinar Harian as saying that the name of Georgetown City has been famous and known as the capital of Penang for over 200 years.
The name Georgetown is not only used by locals but also around the world, said Yeoh who sits in the Penang DAP committee.
It may have an impact on Penang, including the various recognitions received at the international level previously. We should remember history but we cannot arbitrarily change the name of Georgetown.State exco Yeoh Soon Hin on why he is against the name change.
Yeoh made the comments after attending a press conference in conjunction with the launch of the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Penang and Singapore here today.
Previously, Prof. Datuk Dr Ahmad Murad Merican from the International Islamic University Malaysia (UIA) had proposed changing the name of Georgetown to the original name of Tanjung Penaga.
He echoed the sentiment of nationalists who see Georgetown as a legacy of British colonialism and wanted the city’s name to reflect its original heritage.
It is also proposed that the original name of Butterworth and Port Dickson be changed to Bagan and Tanjung respectively.
Commenting further, Soon Hin said the change was only proposed by a few parties and it should not be made at the expense of the public.
The suggestions had been around for some time, but gathered momentum after Bukit St Paul was renamed to Bukit Melaka recently.
READ MORE: “Get Rid Of Colonial Names, Use Local Names For Places” Suggests Professor After Bukit Melaka Change
The city of Georgetown with Butterworth on the other side. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The Founder Of Penang
British explorer and the founder of the British colony of Penang, Captain Francis Light, landed on the island on 11 August 1786.
Light, who is a British naval officer, acquired Penang on behalf of the British East India Company after making a pact with the Sultan of Kedah.
The Suffolk born and educated captain gave the name Georgetown after the reigning monarch at the time, King George III.
He had also renamed Penang (the name Penang comes from the Malay word Pinang, which means the betel nut) as Prince of Wales Island.
Today there are streets named after him, and the fort that he built still stands to this day.
Fort Cornwallis is not only a major tourist attraction but is also an archaeological site
In any case, Light was not the only one who renamed the place.
When Penang fell to the Imperial Japanese Army on 19 December 1941, it was briefly renamed Tojo-to, after the Japanese Prime Minister at the time, Hideki Tojo.

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Who Is The Health Director-General And Why Does He Seem So Competent?

In Malaysia, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has been the Director General of Health since 2013.
He has worked with three different Ministers of Health, namely Datuk Seri Dr. S. Subramaniam Sathasivam (2013-2018), Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad (2018-2020), and Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (2020-present).
Dr Noor Hisham is also a trained surgeon with a Master’s degree in Surgery and a Doctorate of Medicine from UKM.
Later on, he specialized in endocrine surgery and practiced at universities in Australia. Since then, he has published numerous articles in medical journals on endocrine surgery.
He also chairs the Global Surgery Subcommittee of the International Society Of Surgery (ISS) for an appointed 5 years (2017-2021).
In the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH), the post of Health Director-General is as a Ministery Executive under the Deputy Minister. The Health Director-General is in charge of all the individual Health Departments of the different states, including the Deputy Director-General posts.
Currently, the Ministry of Health is working together with the National Security Council to contain the COVID-19 pandemic within the country.
Dr Noor Hisham has been in the news a lot more often recently as he is handling the COVID-19 pandemic together with the Minister of Health, previously with Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, now with Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
In most recent news, Dr Noor Hisham politely disagreed with the current Minister of Health’s claim that the novel coronavirus can be “flushed into the stomach with warm water“.

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Covid-19: JAWI Urges Mosques And Suraus To Perform ‘Hajat’ Prayer For Three Days

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The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) has urged all mosques and surau in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan to hold the ‘hajat’ prayer.

JAWI director Mohd Ajib Ismail recommended that the ‘hajat’ prayers are held after the Maghrib prayers for three consecutive days starting from today.
Let us all continue to pray that Allah SWT will always protect our beloved country Malaysia from this dangerous epidemic, grant healing to all who have been infected and facilitate the affairs of all parties to face this test.Mohd Ajib Ismail via Bernama
He said the ‘hajat’ prayer should be held in lieu of the recent spike in cases, to seek Allah’s protection against Covid-19.

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Umno President Is Under Investigation For Questioning Malaysia’s Judiciary

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Bukit Aman is investigating UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for allegedly insulting and slandering the Malaysian judiciary system during last weekend’s UMNO special briefing at the World Trade Centre (WTC).

According to Berita Harian, 12 police reports were lodged against Zahid across the nation with regard to his speech last Saturday.
Royal Malaysia Police corporate communications chief Skandaguru Anandan said that the investigations would be handled by the Classified Crimes Investigation Unit (D5), under Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigations Department.
“The investigation is being conducted in accordance with Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998,” Skandaguru was quoted as saying, adding that the investigation is ongoing.
In his speech in front of UMNO grassroots members last Saturday, Zahid questioned whether incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak was afforded a fair trial at the Federal Court which last week affirmed the decision to uphold his conviction and sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.
Najib is now serving his 12-year jail term at the Kajang Prison.
READ MORE: Najib Is Going To Jail After Failing His Final Appeal
It was learnt that several political parties from the Opposition bloc had lodged police reports against Zahid yesterday, including representatives from Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
According to reports, several other UMNO leaders who gave similar speeches during the party’s special Saturday briefing were also named in the police reports.
Among others, UMNO had reiterated the party’s stand for an early general election to be held soon while UMNO leader Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said also touched on the position of the attorney-general during her speech last Saturday.
1. Umno members at a special briefing today continue to express their support for Najib Razak, despite his imprisonment. Party members were seen chanting "Malu apa, Bossku," and writing messages for Najib. Prime minister Ismail Sabri was not in attendance as he's in Pahang. https://t.co/L3nJViGSZp pic.twitter.com/q3txknooPo— BFM News (@NewsBFM) August 27, 2022
READ MORE: “Fired? No Such Thing” PM Disputes Claims Of Him Being Sacked From UMNO

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[Watch] Another Explosion & Shooting Incident In Narathiwat Province, Near The Malaysia-Thailand Border

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An explosion and gunfights ensued in the Narathiwat province, inside the Takbhai district around 9.40pm last night.

It is believed that the bomb blast and gunfires are targeted at the Thai military force.
According to Berita Harian, several suspects had been arrested by Thailand’s authorities.
The incident was also caught on video which had since made its rounds on social media.
takbai, thailand case tonight! pic.twitter.com/mxGNjalESl— iz (@nnizbno) May 25, 2022
Kelantan acting Police Chief, Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun, while acknowledging the incident that occurred near Tumpat, Kelantan, refused to comment as the shooting and bombing accident took place in Thailand’s south territory.
The South surgency is an ongoing conflict originating in 1948 as an ethnic and religious separatist insurgency where the rebel groups have been calling for independence for the southern Malay-Muslim majority provinces.

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Malaysians Happy Ipoh Girl Michelle Yeoh Makes Hollywood History

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To celebrate Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s success which saw her bagging several awards over the past few months, which then culminated in an Oscar nomination, Malaysians have been celebrating her achievements, from social media posts to putting up billboards.

Yeoh’s Oscar nomination saw her taking home the coveted Best Actress award, becoming the first Asian, and the first “Anak Malaysia” to win in the category.
READ MORE: Michelle Yeoh Wins ‘Best Actress’ At The Oscars
The win for Yeoh is not only an achievement for her but it is an achievement for all Asian actresses and actors. Especially for us Malaysians, it is very special as she is an Ipoh girl herself.
Her phenomenal performance in Everything Everywhere All At Once allowed her to beat the other great nominees in the category.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that her achievements has made the country proud on the international stage.

Saya utus tahniah buat tokoh budayawan dan seniwati Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh yang ditabal selaku Pelakon Wanita Terbaik Anugerah Akademi Ke-95 (Oscars 2023) menerusi lakonannya dalam filem Everything Everywhere All at Once. #MalaysiaMADANIFoto: Kevin Winter—Getty Images pic.twitter.com/pgsY9uE7Uy— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) March 13, 2023

In a lighthearted manner, former finance minister Lim Guan Eng asked if tomorrow is a public holiday, considering how Malaysians love asking for public holidays whenever there is a big win.

https://twitter.com/guanenglim/status/1635121612474421250

https://twitter.com/guanenglim/status/1635135013145710592?t=7VUeoOpaTEp4kusW5B0mCg&s=19

Yeoh did not forget her birth country, as she mentioned in her acceptance speech that her mother, family and friends were watching the awards show from Kuala Lumpur and that she will be bringing the coveted golden statuette to them.
READ MORE: Who Is Michelle Yeoh, The First “Anak Malaysia” To Win An Oscar?
Meanwhile, Julie’s decided to go big in congratulating Yeoh’s recent string of success.

According to Director of Julie’s Biscuits Sai Tzy Horng, the billboard is a tribute to Yeoh’s remarkable achievement in getting an Oscar nomination and also to her other accomplishments in her career.
“I am incredibly proud of Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. She is truly an international icon and a pride and joy to all fellow Malaysians.. She has proven time and again that she is one of Malaysia’s most revered national treasures,” Sai said in a statement.
Jimy Neo, who is the Group Creative Director of GOVT Singapore (the creative agency of Julie’s Biscuits) said that a straightforward, heartfelt homage would be fitting to recognise all of Yeoh’s accomplishments throughout the years.
Yeoh has been trending on Twitter today with many fans sharing their happiness over Yeoh’s historical win.

taking a break from work to say CONGRATULATIONS TAN SRI MICHELLE YEOH!!!! pic.twitter.com/11z6iy0vKr— ً (@TlNYFANY) March 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/najimjimjim/status/1635139759780806656

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Buying Alcohol During Total Lockdown – Can or Not?

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News of liquor stores and supermarkets selling alcoholic beverages being forced to shut down by the cops in Kuala Lumpur caught Malaysia’s curiosity.

Apparently, the stores were ordered to closed because of the total lockdown, and because alcoholic drinks are not considered an essential product.
Reportedly, police received complaints that a store in Bangsar had obtained approval to operate as a food and beverage store during the movement control order (MCO) despite it only selling alcoholic beverages.
Brickfields Police Chief Anuar Omar said that the store owner was given a warning and asked to close-shop.
“Alcohol is not considered an essential drink. There is no need to sensationalise this as this is a government order to help stem the spread of Covid-19,” he said, explaining that standard operating procedures (SOP) released by the National Security Council (MKN) had prohibited stores selling alcoholic beverages from opening.
The Chief also asks for businesses not to abuse the permission letters given by the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) to operate during the MCO.
Cannot sell alcohol?
The store shutdowns were met with bewilderment by the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI), asking for an explanation from MKN.
MICC Executive Director Shaun Cheah was quoted questioning the government if the selling of alcohol was not allowed.
Breweries are shut, but is the selling of alcohol also prohibited? What if among other groceries and beverages, I also sell alcohol? Is that allowed? Are whole shops going to have to close? We need clarity from MKN.MICC Executive Director Shaun Cheah via Free Malaysia Today.
The Negative List
MKN had released an updated set of SOPs on 2 Jun which includes “alcohol factory and liquor store operations” in its Negative List of prohibited activities.
(Credit: MKN)
The SOP change comes after calls from politicians and members of the public denoting that alcoholic drinks shouldn’t be listed as an essential item or that alcohol breweries should be allowed to operate with lockdowns in effect.
Confusion at the top
Apparently, even high-ranking enforcement officials were puzzled by the chain of events transpiring after MKN’s SOP change to ban breweries and liquor stores from operating during the MCO.
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reportedly shocked that some stores were forced to close while noting that others were still allowed to sell alcoholic beverages.
Premises that sell alcohol (closed)? Even the 7-11 that sells alcohol is (allowed to) open.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob via The Vibes.
While the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said that he was unaware of the operations which ordered a shutdown of businesses selling alcohol across KL.

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The Best Age To Have Babies And How It Can Help Save Your Country

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The recent news that Malaysia’s fertility rate is at the lowest in over 40 years is worrisome from an economic standpoint as it makes it difficult to have sustainable development plans in the future.

Read More: Malaysia’s Fertility Rate Is At The Lowest In Over 40 years
The reasons for the drop vary. Some couples for example marry later in life. Then there’s also the rising cost of living, while some couples are open to the idea of being child-free.
More women are also choosing education and work over having kids. In a way, failing fertility rates could even be considered a success story.
It’s not just Malaysia facing this issue, researcher Professor Christopher Murray told BBC that most of the world is transitioning into natural population decline.
 It will create enormous social change. It makes me worried because I have an eight-year-old daughter and I wonder what the world will be like.Professor Christopher Murray via BBC
The situation also poses the question of who pays tax in a massively aged world? Who pays for healthcare for the elderly? Who looks after the elderly? Will people still be able to retire from work?
Anyone who has ever read/watched the Handmaids Tale knows what kind of dystopian world it may turn out to be with low fertility rates!
Not to scare you, but time is ticking. And if you are able and want to have children, here’s some research as to what ages you should start trying for them.
Do you want 1, 2 or 3 kids?
(Credit: Artem Beliaikin / Unsplash)
There’s a scientific equation that helps you determine what age you want to start a family.
Experts at Europe’s ‘largest and most authoritative scientific university medical centres’ – Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands have created a mathematical model that parents can use to work out when they should start trying for a baby.
One child
Women can wait until they are 41 to start trying for a baby naturally but with a 50% chance of conceiving.
The best odds of conceiving though is at the age of 31 with a 90% chance and the chances drop to 75% at age 37.
Two children
For a 90% chance of conception, 27 is the recommended age to start. The percentage drops to 75%  at the age of 34, and at 38 it drops to 50%.
Three children
The study shows if you want three children, the best time to start is at the age of 23. The chances are still in your favour though at a 75% chance if you wait till you’re 31.
However, at 35 the odds of having 3 children drop to 50%.
Keep in mind that it’s best to wait at least 18 months (1 ½ years) between giving birth and getting pregnant again because too little time between pregnancies increases your risk of premature birth.
What about the men though? It takes two to tango right? Well, men’s fertility declines more subtly over a longer period from the age of around 40 to 45.
Fertility treatment
We understand, and this writer knows, that sometimes having children isn’t as easy as it sounds due to many physiological factors.
Turns out the Malaysian medical system is possibly Asia’s best-kept secret with fertility treatment, such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), costs comparatively affordable with success rates over 70%.

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25 things you must have done this Ramadhan

As Ramadhan is coming to an end, we decided to compile a whole list of stuff that you must have done this puasa month!
We even made a little Ramadhan Bingo for you to cross off at the end of this article.

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But before that, here are 9 things you definitely might have done this fasting month.
1. Stared at your food
At restaurants around 7pm, you can see tables of people just staring at their food waiting for it to strike berbuka oâ€™clock.

We bet, you must have been one of those patiently waiting and just scrolling Instagram, casually looking at food pictures.

If you’re not scrolling, then you most probably were among those Instagram-ing the pictures then!

2. Late to buka
On the flip side, you might also have had aberbuka in your car all alone, stuck in traffic.
Those are the nasty berbukas that you just donâ€™t want to relive.

3. Missed sahor
I mean, who would usually wake up to EAT BEFORE dawn?
But after a week of not having that sahor, you then turn around and become the first to the table for sahor, right? Even if its just oats and milk.

4. Weight issues
Did you lose any weight this Ramadhan?
There might be some kakaks around the office claiming that their jeans are looser now then before Ramadhan/
But are you on the other end of the spectrum who instead experienced the 8pm if-Thor (buncit) stomach that paralyzed you into a food coma?
(Pic Credit: The Fanboy Seo)
5. Bazaar hunting!
With bazaars every where, how many have you gone to?
Did you get to satisfy all your berbuka cravings yet? Because time is definitely running out before things go back to normal.
And, how many times did you overspend at bazaars?
(Pic Credit: discoverkl)
6. Company berbuka events
The best part about being in Malaysia is you donâ€™t have to be Muslim to enjoy berbuka benefits.
Most big companies will treat their employees to at least one nice makan-makan at some posh place.
Hands up to those lucky enough!

7. Played hooky
Either because youâ€™re a girl and itâ€™s that time of the month, or you fell ill, there must have been days that you just didnâ€™t couldn’t puasa.
Just make sure to ganti, okay?

8. Currently playing and enjoying Raya songs already
Even if itâ€™s not on your playlist, many radio stations have already started playing Raya songs now.
So sit back and enjoy those Raya tunes already.

9. Berbuka with family
This is a must.
People working from all over Malaysia often go back to their villages to be with their families during this holy month.
For those who live in Klang Valley, we most probably have taken our parents out to dine at some fancy restaurant or just chilled at home with your ibuâ€™s homemade nasi lemak sambal.

Anyways, here are 25 boxes for you to check off, and let’s see if you made Ramadhan Bingo!
Hurry up, ’cause you still have about a week till RAYA.

Let us know in the Facebook comments if you’ve BINGO-ed OK?


M’sian millennials mad over viral video of hardened boba pearls on the ground [Video]

As it is, millennials are getting really tired of their parents sharing spam hoax messages on WhatsApp.
Additionally, we know how damaging these fake messages can be, as Starbucks gets accused of being non-halal on pretty much a yearly basis due to the same.
So, you can imagine the frustrations Malaysian millennials felt when they received a hoax message concerning their boba tea.

Picture credit: Imgflip

Especially when the message came from one of their very own and resulted in their parents forbidding them from consuming this sugary treat.
The hoax message this time comes from a video which has been making its rounds on the internet recently.
In the video, two young women warn their viewers about the dangers of boba.

Picture credit: Twitter

They explain how they had LITTERED their boba tea on the ground outside the previous day to let CATS DRINK SOME OF THE TEA.
They continue to say that they were alarmed to find the boba pearls still outside where they had left them the following day.
They questioned the cleaning lady why she had not cleaned up the boba pearls (that THEY HAD LITTERED), and the cleaning lady reported that she was unable to do so as the boba pearls had hardened.

Picture credit: Twitter

The two young women then show how hard the boba pearls had become (they basically hardened and stuck to the ground like glue).
And they proceed to warn the public about the dangers of boba pearls and the possible effects the pearls could have on our bodies.
Social media users were appalled by the video on so many levels.

I got this from whatsapp. Nak tanya satu soalan.
Bodoh ke ? pic.twitter.com/AMZDO8QKt2
— Qel (@AqilRasid) September 24, 2019

â€œI got this from WhatsApp. Iâ€™d just like to ask. Are you stupid?â€
Firstly: The fact that the two women had just admitted to littering

Kesian nya dia. Tanpa sedar telah bodohkan diri sendiri . Dah la buat kotor.
— Rara (@xCikRarax) September 24, 2019

“Poor girls. Without realising it, they have made a fool of themselves. And they made a mess on top of that”

Nak membuktikan sesuatu tapi kantoi pulak takde sivik 🤦🏽♀
— Qaa 🦁 (@qaa_hzqh) September 24, 2019

“They tried to prove a point, but all they proved was their lack of civic-mindedness”
Secondly: the fact that they tried to feed cats boba pearl tea
Smiling Smiling Cat GIF from Smiling GIFs

nak bagi kucing minum tealive pulak tu hmm bodo bodo
— no, thanks (@SyaiZyraa) September 24, 2019

“They tried to give boba tea to cats. hmm stupid stupid.”

kucing mane makan boba ke diaorang ikut trend
— Nialalalala (@Nialhaikal99) September 24, 2019

“Cats don’t eat boba or are they now also following the trend?”
Thirdly: Their obvious lack of critical thinking abilities from their complete misinterpretation of facts surrounding the reason the boba pearls had hardened.
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Tu la mak suruh pergi sekolah sebok lepak tealive kan dah bebal . Nasi tu dah kering pun jadi keras tau 😂
— ❤ (@Afzanazlan_) September 24, 2019

“This is what happens when your mother tells you to go to school but all you do it sit at the boba tea shop. Now you’re dumb. Don’t you know that even rice hardens when it’s dry?”

Opkos la benda tu keras kau jemur kat matahari, sama la cam ikan jadi la ikan kering. Benda tu tapioca starch ofcourse further heating leads to lost of water molecule and the particles are attached together stronger due to force and bond and resulted to solidification of matter.
— ZHAN 🤟🏽 (@zhantafa) September 24, 2019

“Of course the boba will harden when it’s been drying under the sun. Just like sun-dried fish. Boba is made from tapioca starch”

Pastu boleh samakan jemur kat tanah tu dengan keadaan perut, perut kita ada Acids, what ever goes inside will be digested, kau masuk metal 1.0mm pon boleh hancur. But jangan try la bodo ke.
— ZHAN 🤟🏽 (@zhantafa) September 24, 2019

“How can they compare leaving the boba to dry outside with the condition inside our stomachs? Our stomach has acid, whatever goes inside will be digested. It will even dissolve a swallowed piece of 1.0mm metal. But please don’t try that, are you stupid.”
Fourthly: The fact that yet again, their parents had fallen victim to believing such nonsense.
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Sebab budak ni la bapak aku dah tak bagi minum tealive. Show me your face budak. I need to talk pic.twitter.com/Tf11A4GwB8
— 🌸 (@masamanismasin) September 24, 2019

“Because of these two, now my dad won’t let me drink boba tea anymore. Show me your face kids.”

Dah la mak aku share benda ni kat whatsapp, bila tegur dia kata "jangan buat pandai" k
— pikapika (@_syfq4h) September 24, 2019

“My mother shared this video on WhatsApp and when I advised her she told me to stop being smart.”

In case you were confused as to why the boba pearls hardened, boba pearls are made from tapioca, a starch extracted from cassava root.
During preparation, the boba pearls are boiled in sugar water making them soft and chewy – the same texture as gummy bears.
Therefore, when left to dry in the sun, one would expect the boba pearls to harden and stick together.
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We urge our readers to consume boba tea in moderation and remind them to keep their boba pearls in their bellies and not litter them on the floor for cats.


Inspiring Malaysians & Their Achievements That Made Us Proud In 2020

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While 2020 may be remembered by most as one of the worst years in existence, there were a few inspiring Malaysians who did our country proud with their incredible achievements.

So let’s end the year celebrating these Malaysians’ hard work and determination!
Lt. (Air) Lohappriya Manisegaran – First-Ever Female Indian Pilot With Royal Malaysian Air Force Gets Her Wings
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Lt. (Air) Lohappriya Manisegaran made history this year as the very first female ethnically-Indian Malaysian pilot in the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).
She was awarded with her wings in October 2020, which marked her graduation to being a ‘combat ready’ pilot after nearly 6 years of training.
Dr Phaik Yeong Cheah & Dr Masliza Mahmod – The History-Making Malaysian Female Oxford University Associate Professors
Dr Masliza Mahmod (left) & Dr Phaik Yeong Cheah (right) – Malaysian Associate Professors at the prestigious Oxford University.(Credit: Facebook/Masliza Mahmod/Twitter/phaikyeong)
Malaysians were besides themselves with joy in July when Dr Masliza Mahmod was appointed as an Associate Professor at the prestigious Oxford University, UK.
Not only that, the esteemed 48-year-old cardiologist expert from Johor is also a member of London’s Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) and the Steering Committee of the British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (BSCMR) Heart Failure Research Task Force.
Her incredible achievement also shone the spotlight on Dr Phaik Yeong Cheah, the first Malaysian female Associate Professor at Oxford University.
Dr Cheah was made an Associate Professor in Biotechnics and Engineering in 2016 and is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand where she heads the Department of Bioethics and Engagement at the Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) in Thailand.
Her work focuses on conducting research and working with vulnerable members of society like women, children, migrants as well as the disadvantaged and disenfranchised on ethical related issues.
Kevin Lim Chin Seong – NASA just recognised this Malaysian for his handy Space Toilet design
Kevin’s Fully Self-Contained Lunar Toilet won him an honourable mention prize from NASA.(Credit: FMT)
Malaysian engineer Kevin Lim Chin Seong has made the country proud by coming up with an excellent space toilet that has earned an honourable mention from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States.
The Lunar Loo Challenge, which took off on 25 June this year, garnered more than 2,000 submissions across the globe, including Kevin’s Fully Self-Contained Lunar Toilet. The Malaysian engineer took two months to design a next-generation device that is smaller, more efficient, and capable of working in both microgravity and lunar gravity.
Though he didn’t win the main prize, Kevin is quite pleased with his achievement as his goal in participating in the challenge was to share his experiences as an engineer and to draw global attention to Malaysia.
Samuel Isaiah – Malaysian teacher dedicated to teaching orang asli children recognised as Top 10 Finalist For Global Teacher Prize
Samuel Isaiah aka Cikgu Sam.(Credit: @TeacherPrize/Twitter)
Meet Samuel Isaiah, a Malaysian teacher known for his incredible work in educating Orang Asli children, and a top 10 finalist for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize which awards US$1 million to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession.
Selected from over 12,000 nominations and applications from over 140 countries around the world, truly no one is more deserving of his recognition than Samuel Isaiah, popularly known as Cikgu Sam.
The 33-year-old teacher successfully transformed the lives of his Orang Asli students at Sekolah Kebangsaan Runchang, Pahang. With the use of creative teaching techniques – including using music and outdoor activities – Cikgu Sam’s students passing rate for English rose from a meagre 30% to an impressive average of 80%!
Dr Ravinder Kaur – Malaysian hornbill researcher awarded the Marsh Award for her outstanding conservation projects
Dr Ravinder Kaur(Credit: Sanjitpaal Singh/jitspics.com)
Wildlife researcher Dr Ravinder Kaur was awarded the 2020 Marsh Awards in October for her outstanding contributions to sustainable biodiversity at the local level.
Since 2013, Dr Ravinder and her team at the Hutan-Kinabatangan Orangutan Conservation Project in the Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in Borneo had been installing artificial nest boxes to provide vital nesting sites for Kinabatangan hornbills. In 2017, the team recorded the first-ever successful fledgling of a wild rhinoceros hornbill chick from an artificial nest box.
With the award, Dr Ravinder won the prize money of GBP4,000 (around RM21,400) which will be used to fund the project as she pushes on in the conservation of our native hornbill species.
Hanna Alkaf – International acclaim as Freeman Book Awards winner & Kirkus Prize 2020 finalist
Credit: Hanna Alkaf/Twitter
Malaysian author Hanna Alkaf has had quite an incredible year as two of her novels have received international acclaim.
The 35-year-old’s debut novel set during the May 13th racial riots, The Weight Of Our Sky, won the US-based Freeman Book Awards in the Young Adult/High School Literature category, and and has even been reproduced as a webcomic.
Hanna’s second novel, The Girl and the Ghost, subsequently was listed as a finalist for the American Kirkus Prize under the Young Reader’s Literature category. She is also the only non-American author to have made it as a finalist in this category!
The Girl and the Ghost is a delightfully local tale that features Malaysian folklore, namely a ghostly grasshopper pelesit and his owner, and the extraordinary power of friendship between them.
Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana – Malaysia’s hijabi pro wrestler named Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Asia
Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana. (Credit: Muhammad Fadli/Forbes Asia)
You’ve probably heard of Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana, the petite Malaysian who made headlines across the globe as the world’s first hijabi pro wrestler in 2019. But the feisty lass continues to make her mark, as she was listed on the Forbes “30 under 30 Asia” 2020 list and graced the cover of Forbes Asia’s April edition as well!
Honoured in the list’s Entertainment & Sports section, Nor Diana is lauded for breaking down barriers as she defeated five men to become the first female champion of the Malaysia Pro Wrestling (MyPW) Wrestlecon championship, which has been running for 6 years.
She then quit her job as a clinical assistant last November to train in London with the UK’s Pro Wrestling: EVE.
Dr Chan Yoke Fun – winner of the 2020 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women
Dr Chan Yoke Fun(Credit: @usembassykl/Facebook)
A Malaysian virologist from University Malaya (UM), Dr Chan Yoke Fun, was declared winner of the 2020 ASEAN-US Science Prize for Women – an award that honors Southeast Asian’s female scientific minds for their academic and professional achievements.
The Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology at UM’s Faculty of Medicine is said to have been credited in over 80 academic journals and international publications throughout more than 20 years of her career.
Dr Chan’s research centers around infectious diseases, specifically, the Enterovirus A71 or EV-A71 for short – a commonly preventable virus that causes hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) as well as severe neurological disease or brain damage.
Humbled by her accomplishments, Dr. Chan hopes to empower women to champion their passion, perseverance, and positive thinking in achieving greater heights. She is currently focusing on developing vaccines for the virus as well as educating people about the disease.
Erica Eng – winner of the prestigious Eisner Awards for her webcomic
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Malaysian illustrator Erica Eng won the prestigious Will Eisner Comic Industry Award this year, beating out five other titles internationally.
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Award is akin to the Academy Awards of the comic industry. The votes for the awards are only open to comic industry professionals, and Erica is the youngest Malaysian to have been nominated and won.
22-year-old Erica Eng’s comic Fried Rice is an autobiographical fiction set in Malaysia. The art is familiar and nostalgic, giving local and international readers a slice of Malaysian life with every update. She cites Lat as a comic inspiration, and she hopes to depict a modern Malaysian life for international and local audiences.
Brelveenraj Kaur – the Malaysian among 13 global participants at the UN-Backed Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
Credit: Brelveenraj Kaur
Brelveenraj Kaur Rajwant Singh made Malaysia proud when she was selected to represent the country as the National Point of Contact (NPoC) to the United Nations-backed Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).
The 25-year-old, who was born in Kuantan, is one of the 13 young volunteers appointed to the council in May 2020, which is in support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications.
As Malaysia’s NPoC, Brel joined a global team organising space activities in our region, which include events, national newsletters, national scholarships, policy discussions and contributions to national space policy activities.
Brel is currently working as a satellite controller with MEASAT while pursuing her masters in Aerospace Engineering (GNSS in Aviation).
Subashan Vadibeler – UM Medical student awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University
Subashan Vadibeler was awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford with hopes to eradicate dengue.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Subashan Vadibeler, a 24-year-old final year medical student at Universiti Malaya (UM) did the nation proud when he was awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford in the UK!
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest (the first scholarship was awarded in 1902) and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship programme. It strives to enable outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.
Subashan, who hails from Ipoh, will be heading to Oxford University in the UK in October 2021 to pursue not one, but two master’s degrees – Master’s of Science in International Health and Tropical Medicine & Master’s of Science in Integrated Immunology.
The Ipoh lad hopes to one day eradicate dengue, a dream inspired by his experience in medical school at UM, where he saw many patients who were suffering from the mosquito-borne disease.

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Too Many Raya Ads? Here Are Some You Should Not Miss

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When it comes to the season of festivities, advertisements are a huge part of it. It has always been a tradition in our country where many people look forward to these heart-warming, value-filled and sentimental advertisements and below is a compilation of this year’s ads that you should not miss.

Petronas Raya 2023: Dilema Irama

When it comes to Hari Raya, no one can forget the traditional songs that comes with it. This advertisement from Petronas captures the importance and beauty of always keeping oneself connected to the roots of one’s culture.
In conjunction with the 2023 Festive Theme “Roots of Our Future”, take a ride together with Petronas in watching what happens when the relationship of a son and father takes a set back because of the one thing the have in common, music.
SAJI: SABAR

Patience is an important value that is practiced during the month of Ramadan and is the key feature in this advertisement featuring actor Awie.
Inspired from a true story, it shows the beauty of learning, respecting, and sharing the cultures of one another in Malaysia.
READ MORE: [Watch] Saji’s Ramadan Ad Makes Netizens All Warm Inside But Is The Plot Original?
myTukar : Drive

MyTukar’s Raya advertisement is a heart-warming reminder of the memories that we have with our loved ones and celebrations such as Hari Raya is the time to reflect and create new memories.
This advertisement centres around a dad and his son and the car that they have which is the centrepiece of their memories together. When the son tries to change the car for his dad in return for not being able to come back home for Raya, the dad reminds him that it is not the car that matters but the times they have spent together with the car is what matters to him.
READ MORE: Driven By Love – A Father’s Quest To Get His Son Home For Raya
Grab: Suasana Hari Rabu

When it comes to Raya, the first things that come to mind is “balik kampung”. Taking this an inspiration and the hit Netflix series Wednesday, this advertisement has the touch of creepiness but a lot of festivity.
With the heroine’s parents having passed away, and she being alone in her life, will she be able to identify her ‘kampung”? Well, watch to find out.
Perodua: Rumah Finale

This advertisement from Perodua will bring back memories of the Raya night takbir group. In some areas, a group of people will go house to house to recite the takbir on the night of Hari Raya. This is to show gratitude towards Allah SWT and allows people to connect with each other and tighten the bond they have.
In this advertisement, the group encounters problems while going house to house and how they dealt with it reminds us of the core values of celebrating festivals together.
Watsons: Rahsia Gaya Raya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF_7Aw-0g0I

When it comes to siblings there will always be that one sibling who seems to be better than the rest. This competition among them is a never ending one and inspired from this, Watsons brings you a story of mystery when Ayda Jebat’s family heirloom from many generations disappears.
However, at the end of the advert, it is shown that love and forgiveness are what matters most when it comes to family.
The advertisement features familiar faces such as Nabil Mahir and Didie Alias.
Guardian: Guardian Raya Untuk Semua

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNrihPJH6nk

When it comes to family, nothing can be accomplished without understanding or the willingness to help one another. This is what Guardian portrays in their 2023 Raya advertisement.
Moreover, there is nothing more festive when you can celebrate Raya morning with your family who knows you better than anyone.
Julies Biscuits: Kisah Raya P.E.R.I.T

This advert is about the journey of a mother and daughter, Timah and Farah. Timah being a single mother had to endure judgement from her in-laws and the society. For her, this is what she remembers of her Raya.
For Farah it is different, it is about spending time with her mother no matter what the situation is.
So, on their yearly Raya drive, Timah and Farah are travelling. This year, will they arrive in good time? Or will something prevent them from reuniting on Raya?
Seng Cars : Hadiah Baba

The love a father has for his kid, endures forever.
But for children, we have all gone through a period when we felt that our parents annoyed us and whatever they said or did appeared wrong to us. We then figure out that it was all done out of love.
Keep an eye on Aina’s story because she is often disturbed and angry with her father for his behaviour but she soon learns her lesson.
Mr. DIY: Raya Serba Baharu, Barulah Raya

Have you ever had that one person in your life you are constantly in competition with? Whatever they do, you always want to do better?
Well watch the battle of Ara and Wani and see them take over the “challenge” of decorating each other’s house.
Who wins the challenge? Watch and find out.
READ MORE: [Watch] 10 Hari Raya Ads That’ll Inspire You To Brave The ‘Balik Kampung’ Traffic
READ MORE: 7 Nostalgic Raya Ads That’ll Take You Down Memory Lane

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Carlsberg Releases Special Edition “Locker Kits” To Celebrate Liverpool’s Bittersweet Victory

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When Liverpool won the Premier League, it was a bittersweet victory as one of the most historic moments in football history played out in an empty stadium due to the global pandemic.

However, that hasn’t stopped Carlsberg from enabling Liverpool fans all over the world to celebrate the memorable moment with special memorabilia.
This includes custom-made “locker kits” in the style of Liverpool Football Club lockers, made with a stylish green metal finish and emblazoned with the club’s crest.

The kit includes two Champions edition cans of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Carlsberg Smooth Draught, a special-edition Carlsberg stem glass with the Liverpool FC crest, and a commemorative Carlsberg coaster featuring the champion team’s signatures.
The collectibles also sit on a representation of Anfield’s turf surrounded by pictures of cheering fans throughout the club’s history.
This special kit will be up for grabs online only, and only to be won via online contests hosted on Carlsberg’s Facebook page when the new football season opens.

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Langkawi Won An Award For Being One Of The Best Islands In Southeast Asia

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Also known as the ‘Jewel of Kedah’, Langkawi is a cluster of 99 islands off the coast of Kedah and was recently awarded Asia’s Best Awards 2022 for being one of the Best Islands in Southeast Asia.

This was awarded by Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia, a lifestyle brand known for its travel topics to various destinations around the world. Langkawi was ranked number 5 in the list following Phu Quoc, Bali, Koh Samui and Phuket.
(Credit: LADA)
Fun Fact: Penang is also on the list, ranking at number 8!
Blessed with waterfalls, hot springs and forest parks, Langkawi is home to the only site in Southeast Asia that has been granted the UNESCO Geopark status, thanks to its impressive rock formations in its ancient jungle, vast caves with stalactites and stalagmites, sea caves and tunnels as well as interesting wildlife.
LADA, the pioneering agency behind Langkawi’s tourism development
Beaming with honor and delight, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) is grateful for the award and aims to further establish Langkawi to be a renowned world-class tourism destination.
Popular tourist attraction. Bridge over the abyss on one pillar.(Credit: LADA)
This award is a testament of our continuous efforts and dedication, especially throughout the pandemic when tourist arrival into the island was at its lowest. While faced with many challenges, we remained optimistic and took it upon ourselves to ensure that the island showed resilience in its journey towards recovery and remain top of mind. Encik Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib, Chief Executive Officer of LADA
He further added that their action plan ranges from promoting green, experiential, and responsible tourism to incentives such as duty-free shopping and creating Instagram-worthy spots to ensure that they will be able to retain the title as one of the best islands in Southeast Asia.
A sculpture of a red eagle spreading its wings. Popular tourist spot on Langkawi island. (Credit: LADA)
In addition to the happy news, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi was also awarded the Best Beach or Upcounty Hotel in Malaysia 2022 while the Datai Langkawi was awarded the Best Hotel Pool in Malaysia 2022.
Let’s go visit Langkawi!
Langkawi is filled with rich flora and fauna, a unique culinary scene, duty-free shopping outlets and kid-friendly attractions. It’s time to bring your family up for a vacation!
Go on a scuba diving or snorkelling trip in its emerald green waters. You can also enjoy the jaw-dropping views of vast paddy fields on a cable car to Mount Machinchang or go jungle trekking in their true one-of-a-kind rainforest, found nowhere else in the world.
View from a cable car ride high into the mountains on the tropical island of Langkawi. (Credit: LADA)
Let’s get packing!
If you wanna know other ‘best titles’ like the best hotels or restaurants in Malaysia, click here to find out more.
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How Halal Mooncakes Are Helping Bridge The Cultural Divide In Malaysia

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Mooncakes don’t need additional introduction. The rich pastries are eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, or the 15th day of the eight month on the lunar calendar.

While traditional foods from other cultures are easily shared with friends, there’s a bit of a mystery surrounding mooncake because the pastry is traditionally made with pork lard in the crust.
While many places no longer do so and are instead substituting lard with vegetable oil, it still makes our Muslim friends hesitant to try the delicious delight, even if some have always wanted to try it.
The Rise Of Non-Lard Mooncakes
A majority of mooncakes on the market now are not made with pork lard. Pork lard is rather expensive, and by swapping the ingredient out for vegetable oil, the pastry can easily cater to other dietary restrictions such as vegetarianism and veganism as well.
Contemporary crusts and filling variations do not make use of oils at all, such as the popular snowskin mooncake crust, which are made with glutinous rice flour to result in the springy mochi-like texture.
Even fillings such as petai have made their way into mooncakes.(Credit: Malay Mail/Farhan Najib)
Jelly mooncakes have also risen in popularity, offering all imaginable colours and flavours in a mooncake mould.
What It Means To Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival Diversely
Despite adventurous fillings and crust that no longer make use of pork lard, it is understandable that our Muslim brethren may still be uneasy in buying mooncakes for themselves, especially without a guide.
Which is why halal mooncakes, often made by Muslim bakers, are seeing a boom in popularity for our Muslim friends to eat confidently.
Halal-mooncakes made by Muslim bakers are a popular option on the local goods website Kravve.(Credit: Kravve)
They’re also seeing an increase in popularity as gifts to spread joy for Muslim or non-Muslim friends, family, co-workers, neighbours, and more. The inclusion of the Muslim dietary restrictions essentially open up the dessert for our fellow Malaysians to enjoy.
Mooncakes Are For Sharing
The cultural significance of mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival is all about reunion and sharing.
Mooncakes are typically only about the size of your palm, but the dessert isn’t meant to be a single serving! These mooncakes are actually meant to be shared, usually cut into eights, and each person is only supposed to have the small wedge with tea.
Like this. But of course, it’s delicious enough to finish the whole thing by yourself.(Credit: topntp26/Freepik)
So why not celebrate the spirit of Mid-Autumn Festival this year by sharing something that everyone can eat?
Ps. Most mooncakes in the Malaysian market already do not use pork lard, but if you’re looking for certified halal mooncakes, you can pick some up at Baker’s Cottage, Tai Thong, international hotel chains like the Westin, and even at online homemade bakeries on Kravve or Instagram.

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Starbucks Malaysia Faces Potential Legal Action Over Alleged Name Mix-Up

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An unhappy Starbucks Malaysia customer threatened legal action after her name was allegedly misspelt.

Bavitra Ramachandran claimed that a barista wrote the word ‘Babi’ on her drink order instead of her name, Bavi.
She posted about it on social media and expressed her intention to sue the coffee chain.
However, her post has since been deleted.
Gila nak hire lawyer RM10K semata sbb staff starbucks salah tulis nama BABI instead of BAVI. Benda blh complaint direct dkt kaunter.. socmed jgk dia buat. Dey paria bavi kau boleh je kan direct complaint dkt manager situ. Mintx refund + compesation. BABI BETHOLL PERANGAI 🤦♀— Mama 3Js (@Jikook97958) May 16, 2023
Bavitra said the mistake was unacceptable and that Starbucks Malaysia’s employees should have known that no one’s name starts with ‘Babi.’
The incident is said to have occurred at either Starbucks Sunway Medical Centre or Starbucks Sunway Velocity.
The incident has caused a stir online, with many calling for the company to take action to prevent similar mistakes from happening in the future.
Many netizens on social media have criticized Starbucks for failing to educate its employees to be more responsible when taking customer names.
They also said such mistakes are unacceptable in the food and beverage industry.
On the other hand, some suggested that Bavitra should forgive and forget, as the incident could have been a misunderstanding.
They added that hiring a lawyer to pursue the matter would be unnecessary.
Damage yang dia dapat adalah setelah dia sendiri yang viral kan nama “babi” tu sedangkan ianya “bavi” . Sendiri yang nak malukan diri sendiri, tiber nak saman starbucks. Lols sangat— Linda Razak 🇵🇸 (@Lindaaarazak) May 17, 2023
Starbucks Malaysia has yet to comment on the incident.

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Huge lizard sends delivery men scrambling for cover

Just a few days after footage of a gigantic rat â€˜terrorizingâ€™ worshipers at a mosque in Indonesia made headlines, here comes another â€œanimal gone wildâ€ video that is currently making rounds on social media.
This time however, the funny hits much closer to home.
Originally posted by a user on Twitter, the video shows a recording of CCTV footage documenting the scene of panic that follows after a biawak – common Asian monitor lizard – made its way into a local courier delivery service companyâ€™s distribution warehouse, supposedly in Pontian, Johor.
According to the user, the tiny monster had apparently made its way into the ground floor of the shop lot, where workers were busy preparing for their deliveries of the day.

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The video show the unsuspecting men, busying away at
their tasks before being flabbergasted by the sudden appearance of the reptile
within the facility.
The footage displayed the men hysterically moving out of the animalâ€™s path as it tries it makes its way deeper into the warehouse, before trying (emphasis on try) to get rid of the cold blooded creature who had taken refuge behind some boxes.
Obviously seeing the humor in it too, the roughly 1 minute video was accompanied by well know funny soundtracks associated with today’s top memes.

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According to the post, the apparent culprit of the incident had been a man (seen below) who by the looks of it, had been chasing the animal through an alley behind the warehouse before the animal had darted into the building for cover.

so gaiss update terbaru ,aku baru tengok cctv belah belakang tengok balik .ni lah suspek mengejar biawak tu🥴😑 pic.twitter.com/hbFia7ljpl
â€” qal_ (@Mhmdhql_) May 31, 2019

No human or biawak were harmed in the incident.

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TLDR: Why Pakistan’s Catastrophic Floods Should Leave Us All Worried

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A third of the country is under water after a “monster monsoon” hit Pakistan, reports Pakistan’s Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman, who also called it a “crisis of unimaginable proportions”.

Officials say at least 33 million people — one in every seven Pakistanis — have been affected by the floods, which have killed 1,136 people since the monsoon began in June.
Videos show entire buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure swept away by torrenting floodwaters. Over 220,000 homes are destroyed & 2 million acres of cultivated crops have been wiped out, with farmlands turning into entire waterscapes.
Horrifying footage from S. #Pakistan today of entire building washed away by floods. Over 935 people killed, more than 33 million affected, worst natural disaster for country in decades: pic.twitter.com/aO6ZMlQycf— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) August 26, 2022
Extreme floods continue this morning in Malakand division of #Swat, #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/JBPDZDcqmT— The Intel Consortium (@INTELPSF) August 26, 2022
They have experienced over eight weeks of continuous monsoon rain, which was a whole fives times higher than the country’s average rainfall.
Climate change is the biggest cause
Scientists are saying that the biggest contributor to this devastation is climate change. Pakistan’s 2010 superfloods were also impacted by global heating. Warmer air holds more water, and all this affected the jetstream, which is the high-level wind that circles the planet. As a result, it led to significantly stronger and longer rains.
Furthermore, a 2021 study suggests that global heating is making the south Asian monsoon more intense and more erratic, with each 1C rise in global temperature leading to 5% more rain.
4/ The government has warned that 33 of these lakes, all located in the spectacular Himalaya, Hindu Kush & Karakoram mountain ranges that intersect in Pakistan, are at risk of bursting & releasing millions of cubic metres of water & debris putting 7.1 million people at risk pic.twitter.com/HSTE9sjm5q— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 29, 2022
Additionally, Pakistan has the world’s largest amount of glaciers outside of the Arctic. They have over 7,000 glaciers, which hold millions of cubic metres of water. When these glaciers melt, they turn into glacial lakes and feed mainly into the Indus River. These melting glaciers, coupled with record-high rainfall, means that there is simply too much water.
In fact, the UN has already warned of the risks of outburst flooding, as glaciers in Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan and KP regions are melting rapidly due to rising global temperatures, adding to the already formed 33 ice-dammed vulnerable lakes, creating more than 3,000 lakes.
How can we help?
Following the incredible devastation, Pakistan has declared the super floods a national emergency.
Pakistan declares national emergency after devastating floods kill nearly 1,000 people and leave more than 30 million “badly affected” as monsoon rains continue ⤵ pic.twitter.com/gcKmty1Vox— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 28, 2022
Rehman has asked for international aid, stating that the catastrophic floods far exceeded the 2010 superfloods and has stretched the country’s resources past its capability.
We are battling the biggest monsoon floods seen in living memory in Pakistan.Bigger than the 2010 superfloods.The catastrophe has stretched all resources so thin on the ground that human vulnerability is high,& without Intl help many r at risk @BBCWN pic.twitter.com/Xx8cBYc4sn— SenatorSherryRehman (@sherryrehman) August 26, 2022
The Malaysian government has yet to announce aid relief for Pakistan. However, Malaysian NGOs have already began to mobilise personnel and aid to help out.
Global Peace Mission (GPM) chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Samsudin said the Pakistan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur had been calling for help.
He said Pakistan High Commissioner to Malaysia, Amna Baloch, had informed local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that the country needed financial help to deal with the overwhelming floods.
The Pakistan High Commissioner is working with NGOs to collect funds for flood victims. The Pakistani government will identify and coordinate funds allocation based on needs.Ahmad Fahmi to TRP
At the same time, medical personnel are welcome to join humanitarian teams to be sent by Malaysian NGOs, including GPM.
6/ No-one can escape the impacts of climate change. However, climate effects are not uniform. The Global Climate Risk Index 2021 indicates the poorest countries of the world, whilst registering the lowest industrial pollution levels, are most susceptible to climate change damage pic.twitter.com/MYYi2nYrhn— Bayt Al Fann (@BaytAlFann) August 29, 2022
However, they might need to bear their own cost depending on the donation collected from the public.
We need medical personnel to help set up medical camps and bring quality healthcare to Pakistan’s thousands of flood victims who are suffering from a wide range of diseases.Ahmad Fahmi to TRP
Earlier this year, when Malaysia battled our own unprecedented floodings, Pakistan sent us aid during our time of need as well.
To show solidarity with people of 🇲🇾 during recent floods, @MalPak2 & 🇵🇰Community provided relief goods to help flood affected people in Hulu Langat. Pakistan stands united with Malaysia in this difficult time. 🇲🇾🤝🇵🇰 @FMPublicDiploPK @ForeignOfficePk pic.twitter.com/njraXc5K6y— Pakistan High Commission Malaysia (@PakinMalaysia_) January 12, 2022
Those who are interested in lending support to Pakistan may reach out to GPM or other NGOs or charities.

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