Sarawak Limiting Business Hours Again Over Covid-19 Cluster Scares

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Three divisions in Sarawak will have limited business hours between 6am and 10pm again as these areas have been categorised as Covid-19 yellow and red zones.

What you need to know: Kuching, Samarahan, and Serian will begin limited business hours between 6am and 10pm, effective August 1.
Who said what: Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (JPBM) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas notes that this decision was made as authorities observed the current development of the pandemic in the state, as active cases is still high and clusters have popped up.
Why it matters: The state of Sarawak has been hit with a second wave of active Covid-19 cases, causing a hospital to close and clusters to bloom. As such, precautionary action is once again being put in place, such as limited business hours.
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Everything You Need To Know When Using Public Transport From 4th May Onwards

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As the nation gears up to open the economy on 4th May in the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), Malaysians who use public transportation to get to work will have to face new  guidelines issued by the National Security Council (MKN).
Bus Services
The bus capacity is limited to 50% only, taking into account social distancing between individuals at least 1 meter apartThere will be signs and stickers on the floors and seats outlining social distancingAll buses will be required to provide hand sanitizer inside the bus and passengers MUST use hand sanitizer every time they board and disembark.All passengers are required to wear face masks.Symptomatic passengers are not allowed to use bus service.Passengers are advised to make cashless ticket payments using Touch ‘n Go cards or monthly passes.
Credit: Malay Mail
Rail Services- LRT, MRT, KL Monorail
All the train and bus services operated by Prasarana such as LRT, MRT and KL Monorail will operate from 6.00am to 11.00pm daily.KLIA Express and KLIA Transit will operate from 5am to midnight daily.There will be temperature scans at all station entrances.All passengers are required to wear face masks while at the station and in the train.Use of hand sanitizer is highly encouraged and passengers can get it at every customer service counter, station concourse and platform.Peak hours are extended from 7.00am to 11.00am (morning) and 4.00pm to 7.00 pm (evening) for RapidKL services, including bus.
RapidKL staff preparing social distancing markers at the stations in preparation of CMCO from 4th May onwards.(Credit: @MyRapidKL/Twitter)
E-hailing & Taxi Services
Maximum two passengers at one time.Passengers can only sit in the back seat.Must wear a face mask inside the vehicle.Symptomatic passengers are advised to not use taxi and e-hailing services.Passengers are advised to make payments online only.Drivers and passengers are also encouraged to use hand sanitizer before and after picking/ dropping passengers or when passengers board/exit the vehicle.
Credit: Ham Abu Bakar/Malay Mail
All passengers using the public transportation services are advised to download and register themselves on the MySejahtera app.

SOALAN LAZIM (FAQ) BERKAITAN PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN BERSYARAT (PKPB) KEMENTERIAN PENGANGKUTAN MALAYSIA.@MOTMalaysia @JPJ_Malaysia pic.twitter.com/hqND8AQa3T— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI (@MKNJPM) May 3, 2020

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[Watch] Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into A Car In Temerloh, Driver Allegedly Made A Fast Turn Without Signalling

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There seems to be an increase in road accidents lately and it’s scary for everyone on the road. Recently, a video showing an accident between a car and a motorcycle had gone viral online.

Based on the timestamp of the dashcam, the incident happened on Monday, 18 April around 2.28pm.
In the video, a sedan car allegedly made a quick right turn without putting on a signal.
It caused an oncoming motorcycle to ram into the vehicle and sent the rider somersaulting in the air before landing on the ground.
Walao weh. giler uncle ni msuk simpang secara melulu mcmtu jee sampai rider terpelanting. naya nyawa org weh. pic.twitter.com/m6G4LFYOHL— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) April 18, 2022
The driver of the car slowly drove away, seemingly trying to make an escape. It’s said that the driver has been apprehended.
Unfortunately, the victim Muhammad Firdaus did not survive the impact.
According to the victim’s relative, Firdaus worked as a medical assistant and was on the way back home from Hospital Temerloh when he was caught in the accident around 2.30pm.
The victim’s colleagues and peers also expressed their condolences.
Mohon sedekahkan al-Fatihah kepada sepupu saya ini, Muhammad Firdaus. Allahyarham masih sangat muda. Baik tutur katanya. Beliau kemalangan dalam perjalanan balik dari kerja di Hospital Temerloh. Selamat jalan Angah… https://t.co/dONgHQEA9G— Dewi (@tunfairuz) April 18, 2022

Netizens felt both angry at the irresponsible driver and felt sad for the victim. They also voiced their experiences meeting similar careless drivers on the road.
A few netizens advised motorcyclists to adopt defensive driving while on the road and to invest in proper protective gear, especially helmets that offer full protection.
Helmet tu sampai pecah weh.. kuat mana la dia punya impak..— Momochi 🐆 (@momochi906) April 18, 2022
Kepada rider2, kalau ada duit lebih invest lah kat helmet mahal sikit dgn jacket ride yg tebal sikit. Sesak sikit duit nak belanja tapi pecaya lah tak rugi pun. Bukan apa, itu je keselamatan yang kita ada. Kita bawak habis baik pun boleh accident.— Mr Keeping the Social Distance (@adam_stemps) April 19, 2022
Some netizens pointed the blame at senior citizens and said they shouldn’t be allowed to drive.
However, another netizen said careless driving is not confined to an age group and younger drivers behaved with similar recklessness on the road too.
Hopefully, everyone will be careful and be mindful of other road users after this.
Old people shouldnt be allowed to drive. As a Grab driver, at least once a day akan kena macam ni, uncle ka pak cik ka sama ja. Aku assume time muda drive macam orang kurang IQ, apatah lagi bila umur meningkat. Dah jadi habit. You cant teach old dog new tricks.— ademsafar (@adem_gold) April 19, 2022
Spesis bawak kete camni kena jaga² xkira tua muda,dia dari laju terus slow xberenti pun,signal xbagi apa terus belok mengejut xkira motor dh dekat,kalau keta ke lori kt depan tau plak berenti,aku bawak dari motor cc kecik sampai SBK biasa jumpa spesis giler camni— Spanar_Tork (@streetfight46) April 18, 2022

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Fake Degrees Quite Common In Malaysia, Even High Up The Chain

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One in 20 job candidates have fake degrees and other qualifications while one in 10 has credentials from unaccredited institutions, according to The Star.

Akhbar & Associates, a Malaysian corporate fraud investigation agency, revealed in 2019 that the background checks on potential new hires for companies found that 5% to 7% of candidates had fake degrees, while 10% to 15% have qualifications from unaccredited universities.
Akhbar & Associates Managing Director Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar explained that these people were applying for Senior Management positions across multiple industries including banking and healthcare.
Last year in Pakistan, the CEO of a fake degree ‘mill’ called Axact – which boasted a network of over 370 fake online universities based in the United States and 22 others – was sentenced to 20 years in jail each by the courts.
From the case, Pakistani authorities also found 80 Malaysian names and addresses.
More in Malaysia?
(Credit: Freepik)
It seems thousands of fake degree holders are working as doctors, nurses, teachers and engineers across Southeast Asia.
Akhbar said Malaysia was “one of the worst” nations plagued with the issue of fake degrees and certification because companies here didn’t do background checks or lodge police reports.
This allows false qualification holders to simply face “internal action” before moving on to the next job.
The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and Institution of Engineers (IEM) have already taken steps to ensure that only qualified and properly certified doctors and Engineers can practice their respective trade in Malaysia
Employers are now calling for action to be taken against staff who secured their post with degree mill and fake qualifications.
Echoing the call for action is Malaysian Employers Federation executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan.
However, Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) CEO Datuk Dr Rahmah Mohamed said it is the organization’s responsibility to check the qualifications of their employees were accredited accordingly.
So, it is still upon the employer to do their due diligence and conduct background checks if they suspect an employee’s qualifications are fake.

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‘Take stern action against staff using fake degrees’
Fake degrees: A worrying trend in Malaysia


Perlis, Sarawak & Labuan Can Now Dine-In & It’s Making Us All Jealous

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It looks like people in Perlis, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan in Sabah are savouring the taste of their rediscovered freedom as their areas now move into Phase 3 of the National Covid-19 Recovery Plan (PPN) beginning 4 August.

The PPN is a four-stage outline drawn by Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin’s administration last June to bring us out of the Covid-19 crisis by December 2021.
According to the plan, Phase 3 will be enacted in territories where infections have fallen below 2,000 cases a day and where 40% of its population have been vaccinated.
Read More: There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19
Among the standard operating procedure (SOP) relaxations made in Phase 3 zones include the reopening of all economic activities except those deemed to be high-risk sectors listed in the ‘negative list’ like pubs and nightclubs.
This means that folks there are now able to eat out and dine in at restaurants again with health SOPs like physical distancing still in place.
Tonight, we feast!
Becoming the envy of the rest of the country, residents in Phase 3 have been deliciously sharing scenes of their culinary exploits – from enjoying a cup of coffee to chowing down on a plate of nasi goreng.
Salam dine-in dari Perlis. pic.twitter.com/MJY64eXXPk— izzi berpkp (@IzzRaifHarz) August 4, 2021
Salam Malaysia.. Dine in dari Perlis Indera Kayangan 🤭😋 pic.twitter.com/afVsFdFjTY— mastura ibrahim (@MasturaI) August 4, 2021
Dine in starbucks labuan ! pic.twitter.com/c2YOJaQDPG— zadd is vaccinated 🏴 (@shahezzad_) August 5, 2021
Salam dine in dari Kuching Sarawak pic.twitter.com/ovmPm7QrHj— Muhd SyahiR 🇵🇸✨❤#isrealstopplayvictim (@Muhd_SyerR) August 5, 2021
Citizens in Sarawak also boasted that they had been able to dine in since July.
Eric must be very happy 🤣 coz he jealous kmi di sarawak boleh dine in since last month 🙆🏽♀ https://t.co/ytcRmuwKAe— Nalee 🍂 (@naleesha96_lee) August 5, 2021
Sarawak dah few weeks ago boleh dine in pastu yang reply kat igstory aku semua like, “Kat mana yang dah boleh dine in ni??” 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/U09kf3nE76— dayung timengen 🇲🇾 (@laenaaaa) August 5, 2021
Hopefully, the rest of the country would soon get to rekindle our makan-makan spirit and enjoy eating out again 🤞🥺🤞 #malaysiabolehmakan

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There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19
Fasa 3 PPN: Rakyat Perlis, Sarawak, Labuan kini boleh makan di restoran, melancong dalam negeri
Dine-in allowed at Sarawak eateries from tomorrow


Our Religious Affairs Minister Is Being Accused Of Violating The MCO

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Minister in the Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri is being accused of violating the Movement Control Order (MCO).
At least 5 different police reports were lodged in Selangor, Johor, and Kelantan following a meeting the minister had with several individuals at his office in Putrajaya.
In April, Zulkifli had posted a picture on social media detailing the meeting he had with Umno religious cleric Datuk Fathul Bari Mat Jahya, academians Dr. Ahmad Kamilin Jamilin and Dr. Rozaimi Ramli, as well as others, to discuss the government’s plans on translating and publishing several religious books.

Apparently the complaints mention that the minister and company had violated lockdown orders by failing to adapt social distancing practices and that the party in attendance had also traveled beyond the previous 10km MCO travel limit.
Police said that investigations are underway to resolve the matter.
Those who are found guilty of violating the MCO may be charged under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act and can be subjected to harsh fines and imprisonment.
Notably, a number of VVIPs have recently been either arrested or charged for violating the MCO, including Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidiâ€™s daughter Datuk Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid and her husband Datuk Saiful Nizam Mohd Yusoff who also had previously met with the minister at his office.
Zahid Hamidi’s daughter had previously posted images of her meeting with the minister and Deputy Environment Minister Datuk Dr. Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad.(Credit: Instagram)

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Sungai Gong Polluted Again & There’s Confusion Over Who’s Responsible

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In today’s frustrating news, it has been reported that Sungai Gong is once again polluted as the water has turned as black as my soul.

According to Bernama, the Selangor Water Management Board (LUAS) received a report around noon yesterday of water discolouration at Sungai Gong.
LUAS then stated that their investigations point towards an Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) sewage treatment plant in Rawang discharging foamy and coloured effluent into the river.
However, there is no odour coming from the black coloured water.
Credit: Lembaga Urus Air Selangor/Facebook
Water sampling at the area also found ammonia at 5.2mg/l and TSS (total suspended solids) at 47mg/l.
Indah Water Konsortium is denying the allegations.
While IWK has stopped the discharge and closed the incoming pump, they released a statement refuting that the pollution came from their Rawang Integrated Industrial Park Sewage Treatment Plant.
What they DID find, however, was entry of yellow non-sewage waste into the plant’s inlet chamber that caused the effluent at the final process stage of the plant to be contaminated with a deep yellow color.
Credit:  Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail
Our staff at the plant is still monitoring and controlling the entry of wastewater into the plant. We suspect that there is illegal waste disposal that occurs near our plant so that the material can flow into the plant.Narendran Maniam, CEO of Indah Water Konsortium.
IWK CEO Narendram Maniam also expressed his disappointment in LUAS for conflating the black colour discolouration of Sungai Gong with the discharge of colored effluent and foam from their Rawang sewage treatment plant.
This statement will confuse the public and at the same time, will point the finger at IWK even if the real cause is probably due to illegal waste disposal.Narendran Maniam, CEO of Indah Water Konsortium.
IWK asserts that sewage treatment plants are only designed to treat wastewater and are not capable of treating any chemicals or waste that is illegally discharged into the sewer pipeline.

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Mâ€™sian life expectancy: KL-ites live longest, Johoreans probably die soonest (2019)

We keep hearing about climate crisis, haze and more threats on how weâ€™re all probably going to die in the coming years.
But, have you ever wondered when weâ€™re going to die?
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To satisfy your morbid curiosities, the Malaysian Statistics Department has compiled data from 2017 to 2019 and presented an overview of Malaysiaâ€™s life expectancy statistics for 2019.
Overall, a baby born this year is expected to live up to 74.5
years, which is actually a slight drop from 2018â€™s 75 years life expectancy.

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But thereâ€™s more to know. Hereâ€™s some of the information
that we found pretty interesting:
1. KL Females have the HIGHEST life expectancy
Yes, itâ€™s all about girl power. While a newborn girl is
expected to live up to 77.3 years old, KL females take it a notch higher with a
life expectancy of 79.2 years.
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2. Sarawak men live longer than other men
Over to the dudes, itâ€™s Sarawakkians who hold the crown for highest
male expectancy. Males born in Sarawak are expected to live up to 74.6 years old.
Thatâ€™s a whole two years longer than the national male life
expectancy of 72.2 years!

Credit: Sarawak Tourism Board

3. KL-ites live longer than everyone else
While the men of KL do not have the highest life expectancy, thereâ€™s still a silver lining as KL-ites outlast their countrymen with a life expectancy of 76.7 years.

Credit: TRP

4. Johoreans will probably die first
Yeah, sad news for our southern friends. The life expectancy of Johor newborns fall behind every other state and the national average at 74.3 years.
Screenshot from Google Maps
5. Teregganu males have the LOWEST life expectancy
Sorry, â€˜ganu. Your newborn boys have a shockingly low life expectancy of 69.3 years. Thatâ€™s FIVE YEARS behind Sarawak males.

Credit: marimari.com

6. Chinese Malaysians live the longest
As with previous life expectancy projections, Malaysians of Chinese descent have the highest life expectancy of 77.3 years, three years longer than the national figure.

Meanwhile, Bumiputeras follow second at 73.3 years while
Malaysian Indians sadly fall behind with only 71.8 years life expectancy.

Credit: Department of Statistics, Malaysia

With these projections of Malaysiaâ€™s life expectancy, thereâ€™s some light shed on the governmentâ€™s consideration of raising the mandatory retirement age from 60 to 65.


Johor Sultan Steps Back From Duty, Tunku Ismail Appointed As Regent

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Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has announced that he will be taking a break from his royal duties, The Malay Mail reported.

In his stead, he has appointed his son Crown Prince Tunku Ismail as regent.
The crown prince has been appointed the regent from today. I want to rest for a while starting today.Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar said during his address at the opening of the second meeting of the 15th Johor state assembly.
According to Bernama, Sultan Ibrahim did not reveal how long Tunku Ismail will stay as regent.
Tunku Ismail. Image:
Previously, Tunku Ismail had decided to step down and hand over control of the Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club to its management.
He took control of the football club in 20012 and managed to lead JDT to win eight straight league titles.
The highlight was when JDT became the first Southeast Asian football club to emerge as champions of the AFC Cup in 2015.
READ MORE: In Shocking Move, TMJ Announces Decision To Quit JDT Football Team
Malaysiakini reported that it’s Tunku Ismail’s second time as regent. He last assumed the role on 10 August 2019.

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17 Hikers Detained For Entering Gunung Nuang Without A Permit

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The Bentong District Forest Office arrested 17 hikers who climbed Gunung Nuang through the Lentang Forest Reserve without a permit.

The hikers, aged 25 to 52, including five women, were detained by law enforcement officers while hiking through the forest reserve  last Saturday.
Bentong District Forestry Officer, Muhamat Azman Yahya was quoted by Berita Harian as saying that the group came from Selangor to climb Gunung Nuang.
The hikers gave the excuse that they did not know the need to apply for a permit to enter the forest reserve.
The reason seems to be that this is the first time they are involved in mountaineering activities, while some of them said they had applied for a permit to enter the forest reserve with the Selangor State Forestry Department (JPNS) for climbing activities.Bentong District Forestry Officer Muhamat Azman Yahya elaborating on the incident.
A warning sign by the forestry department. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The forestry department lodged a report at the Bentong District Police Station before the group of climbers were released on police bail.
Muhamat Azman said individuals who entered forest reserves without a permit in the state could be prosecuted under Section 47 (1) of the National Forestry Act (APN) 1984.
If convicted, offenders could be fined up to RM10,000 or jailed for not three years or both.
Hikers doing a final check before starting their climb at Gunung Nuang. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
READ MORE: Here’s How To Apply For A Hiking Permit Before Going On An Outdoor Adventure
Warning signs have been set up and there is no reason not to know about the rules for obtaining this permit. Our enforcement officers always conduct scheduled patrols along the route to Gunung Nuang and the Lentang Forest Reserve area.Bentong District Forestry Officer Muhamat Azman Yahya urging hikers to heed the rules.
Accordingly, the number of those involved in Gunung Nuang climbing activities doubled over the weekend involving climbing activity enthusiasts who came from various states.
A hiker takes a break while climbing Gunung Nuang. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
In November 2021, Gunung Nuang was temporarily closed due to landslides and the monsoon season.
It was reopened last February.
Gunung Nuang is a popular destinations among climbers and lovers of natural beauty.
Due to the terrain, there had been numerous incidents of lost hikers.
In 2018, a hiker died while climbing Gunung Nuang.

Important Safety Tips For Hiking and Trekking
Whether you’re hiking for three hours or three days, you don’t want to have an “uh-oh” moment on the trail.
Exercise the same common sense and security precautions that you would anywhere else:
Travel with someone. In case of an emergency it’s not a good idea to go it alone.  Notify local authorities of your itinerary.  Enlist an expert. Be fit. Be prepared. Be weather wise. Get to bed early.  Don’t drink and hike.Be a quiet observer and take a few pics if you want. Don’t pick flowers or other plants, and don’t blare loud music or talk too loudly.Fellow hikers come to enjoy the quietness of nature so be respectful.
READ MORE: With Trails Re-opening, Stay Safe And Be Ethical When Going Hiking
Members of the press and fire and rescue personnel during a hike at Gunung Nuang. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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How Are Teachers Helping Students Cope With Mental Stress & Demotivation During Hybrid Learning?

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Over the last half-decade, technology had overhauled the education sector with digital content, smart classrooms, and online assessments, but it wasn’t until these past two years that its impact was truly felt.

Everyone, from educators to students, needed to quickly adapt to new ways of teaching and learning; but the biggest challenge lies in finding an inclusive approach to cater to the diverse demographics of students with varying digital literacy and readiness levels.
Part of the findings from Digi’s ‘Life Under Covid-19 for Children Online; Values and Challenges’ survey conducted in November 2021
In its “Life Under Covid-19 for Children Online; Values and Challenges” survey conducted in November 2021, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) found that 71% of schoolchildren reported they were spending more time online since the pandemic, and negative sentiments towards online classes outweighed the positives.
Specifically, secondary school students felt increased mental stress from their grades as they felt they had a lack of discipline and motivation at home.
Digi Head of Sustainability Philip Ling explained that the findings highlighted that more needs to be done to create a healthy and conducive digital environment for our children.
It is every child’s right to have access to high quality and inclusive education regardless of where they are. This means providing them access to quality education tools and strong connectivity, so they can grow into the future talents that can ultimately lead us through the digital economy. As a digital service provider, we are part of the ecosystem who are actively engaging partners to understand the wellbeing of children and to curate capacity building programmes that are most effective for them.Digi Head of Sustainability Philip Ling
Teaching during the Pandemic
It is undeniable that the pandemic has put our education system and learning method to the test. Teaching during that period required a shift in the educators’ ability to engage their students differently.
Adequate reskilling and adoption of innovative teaching approaches are critical to ensure students remain engaged in a virtual or hybrid learning environment and to help them nurture continuous learning even outside of classroom hours, and more importantly, to develop an understanding of the subject matter at their own pace.
Understanding that education is not a one-size-fits-all approach, teachers felt encouraged to think outside of the box and make online learning exciting for students.
Sharing his experience, a teacher at SJK(C) Chi Seng 2, Goh Kok Ming, said he had to quickly adapt during Movement Control Order (MCO) to teach his students in Perak.
During the school closures at the start of MCO, students became less motivated as they could not visualise their learning goals and it is of no surprise that their attitudes towards learning changed. Educators also face challenges such as access to readily available online teaching materials and resources, self-motivation to hone their own digital competencies, overcoming demographic factors and connectivity issues.Goh Kok Ming
Left: Goh Kok Ming, a teacher from SJK(C) Chi Seng 2, Perak tries to make learning more hands-on during the pre-pandemic days.Right: Students adopting digital learning skills during the new normal
To keep his class engaged academically, emotionally and socially, Kok Ming had to curate and experiment with several initiatives.
These included virtual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) challenges, introducing an appraisal system using digital badges, and a task choice board consisting of tasks that students can choose to complete within a specific time frame.
The task board is designed to empower students to think, make decisions and complete tasks according to their own pace.
Additionally, Kok Ming has created gamified engagements such as online scavenger hunts done via Google Forms and forming an innovation team called “Kampong Coders” whereby students will design and innovate products or items to solve the daily problems that they face, hence allowing them to develop communication skills and design thinking skills.
For me, learning occurs not only in formal activities, but also through informal engagements. Thus, these elements make the learning experience fun, meaningful and relevant to their learning contexts.Goh Kok Ming
As students gradually return to schools today while the country transitions into an endemic phase, teachers will need to employ discretion and flexibility to ensure a seamless transition of learning experiences for their students.
For Kok Ming, he acclimates to the situation by carefully integrating online and in-class programmes. This structure caters to the different student needs and helps them adjust to hybrid learning.
Crafting Solutions for Educators
Another fellow teacher, Julie Mozianda Ahamat, a former Basic Computer Science teacher at SMK Kuala Perlis shared that different methods and tools are needed to sustain students’ interest levels and comprehension – and that’s where digital tools and resources like YouTube videos and “micro:bit” have helped her to diversify her teaching tools and methods as not all students learn the same way.
Using the micro:bit quick start kits, coupled with the digitised learning modules hosted on a platform called Future Skills For All (FS4A), I found that children have the flexibility of learning anytime, even in their own homes with their parents. This also allows for family bonding time that is both interactive and educational. In fact, during the pandemic, these tools have helped students to programme interesting projects like robots or musical instruments, which allows teachers like myself to see the breadth of a student’s creativity.Julie Mozianda Ahamat
FS4A is a digital learning initiative, which Digi introduced in early 2020 to support teachers like Kok Ming and Julie to embrace the change in the education model and accelerate the adoption of hybrid learning in Malaysia.
It enables teachers to teach unconventionally and find a more inclusive way to help students understand the subject matter better.
Through a 3-year joint initiative with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and with support from the Education Ministry (KPM), FS4A was developed as an easily-accessible digitised future skills modules and videos aligned to the national curriculum.
To date, the FS4A programme has successfully onboarded close to 35,000 users, comprising students from upper primary and secondary level students, and their teachers.
To reach a wider group of students, FS4A will be expanding to include new robotics modules for upper primary and lower secondary school students, coupled with other features to enhance the overall inclusivity of the learning platform.
One of such developments includes the collaboration with the Malaysian Federation of the Deaf (MFD) to make the learning of coding accessible to deaf students.
Left: Students exposed to new digital skills to prepare them for future jobsRight: Training teachers from the MFD with the skills and tools for inclusive coding education for deaf students
Towards mid-2021, FS4A initiated the #BolehCode campaign which aspired to drive greater adoption of programming as a national movement.
Under this initiative, state-level and national-level competitions were held where students competed in different categories such as micro:bit, HTML, Python and SQL challenges.
The competition received encouraging participation with over 3000 registrations.
Based on an impact study done analysing responses from over 1,500 participants of the #BolehCode campaign, 65% of the participants ranked their coding skills at 7 and above, which showed an increased interest in coding, as compared to 23% prior to them attempting the FS4A lessons.
Creating a conducive virtual teaching and learning environment
In some ways, the silver lining of our past two years of experimenting with digital education has birthed a generation of schoolchildren who are more digitally advanced than ever.
Based on the survey findings, students have been adopting among other activities, vlogging, gaming and watching movies online, alongside going for online classes.
The shift in the way education is done has also allowed teachers to continue pushing boundaries.
Moving forward, the challenge for us teachers is to continue to be creative in adapting our teaching to appeal to our students and to maintain their learning momentum regardless of whether it is done over a screen or in-person. This will, in turn, make way for a batch of students who are digitally-savvy and adaptable to new technology.Julie Mozianda binti Ahamat, former Basic Computer Science teacher at SMK Kuala Perlis
With the path to hybrid learning being paved, it is up to the industry and the community to bridge the digital gap by ensuring that our children have access to digital technologies and are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to use them.
For details on how to enrol in the FS4A programme, visit their official website, HERE.

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Heartbroken Woman Advises Everyone To Screen For Thalassemia Before Getting Married

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Twitter user Farra’s (@FarraDiana_) breakup with her fiancé made many netizens cry for her. Farra and her fiancé are one of the many couples who face the tough decision of going their separate ways due to thalassemia.

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to have less haemoglobin than normal. Haemoglobin helps our red blood cells to carry oxygen and a lack of this can result in fatigue and anaemia.
While people with mild thalassemia do not need treatment, those with severe anaemia will require regular blood transfusions.
He’s a carrier. He told me dari awal lagi. But i thought i was normal. Never checked pun. I got checked lepas we engaged, “just to be safe”, i thought.And turns out to be im also, a carrier. So the risk of major thalassemia are there. And we, can’t afford the uncertainties.— Farra Diana (@FarraDiana_) May 27, 2023
Farra explained that her fiancé has told her earlier in their relationship that he was a thalassemia carrier but she thought she wasn’t a carrier.
After they got engaged, she decided to go for a check-up just to be safe.
Unfortunately, the test revealed that she is also a carrier. If they decide to have children together in the future, the risk of their children suffering from thalassemia is high and it would be unfair to their children.
Farra explained that when both parents are carriers, the child has a high risk of getting major thalassemia.
After months of discussion and tons of heartbreak, Farra and her fiancé decided to call off their engagement and agreed it was the best way for them.
They agreed they shouldn’t be selfish and couldn’t afford the risk after thinking about their future baby.
Spent few months discussing. As much as i agreed to what he said “we shouldn’t be selfish. We fall in love and met each other pun, is a blessing. But kesian our future baby.” But i was still hoping,, there’s miracle.In the end, we both agreed this is the best way.— Farra Diana (@FarraDiana_) May 27, 2023
Farra advised everyone to do a thalassemia test before going serious in a relationship to avoid a heartbreak like hers.
Netizens were sad to hear about their separation but also understood why the couple had to make the tough call. They praised the couple for making a brave decision and wished them both the best.
Some netizens also shared their pain regarding thalassemia. A netizen said their parents were both carriers but did not test themselves. Sadly, all three children ended up having thalassemia.
A netizen also suggested Farra consult a genetic counsellor as not all thalassemia carrier combination result in major thalassemia.
Nak nangisss 😭😭😭Sebab thalassemia tak dapat bersama. Semoga korang berjumpa jodoh yang baik-baik ❤— Scha.Takaful 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@schanazri_) May 27, 2023
Thank you to both of you for the brave and honest decision. Highly respected and appreciated. May both of you find happiness and strength to move on. God bless.— #IWantToThankMe (@nowthisisrita) May 27, 2023
sis family saya mak dan ayah sy dua dua carrier, dorg kawin pun masa tu tak ada check thalassemia semua ni, anak mmg tiga tiga kena thalassemia, keputusan sis buat dah terbaik, sbb kesan thalassemia ni bnyk, adik sy dh masuk UIA, terpaksa keluar sbb problem sakit thala dia tu— kim (@mciguess) May 28, 2023
Go for genetic counselling first. Not all carrier combination lead to major Thalassemia. Now dah ada option ivf icsi, can do genetic testing prior to conception. Good luck dik— Fathimah (@fathimahlotfi) May 27, 2023
How to check for thalassemia?
According to Info Sihat, people can check for thalassemia at any government health clinic.
Patients will undergo a blood test so that their haemoglobin levels could be analysed. The analysis is also to check whether the patient is anaemic or a thalassemia carrier.
There are two types of thalassemia: alpha-thalassemia and beta-thalassemia.
In severe thalassemia cases, some complications that can occur include bone deformities, enlarged spleen, slowed growth rates, and heart issues.
There are no cures for thalassemia. However, couples who still want to try to have a baby can consult with a genetic counsellor for further guidance or DNA tests to make a plan.
In 2016, the Health Ministry introduced free thalassemia screenings among Form 4 students. The screening that was carried out between 2016 and 2018 detected 31,716 carriers out of 689,460 students. This screening still requires parental permission for individuals under 18 years old.
Note: This is not meant to be a comprehensive health guide and it’s recommended to consult with your doctor to know more about thalassemia.
Set appointment on MySj or if KK tu still allow walk in appointments, just walk-in & bgtau nak do thalassemia screening. A bit of counselling, a simple fbc blood test then you go from there. https://t.co/yXDDLhEtgd pic.twitter.com/ilwM4eThNv— AzharZA (@azharzaab) May 28, 2023

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The Adventure Ends In ‘Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny’ After 42 Years [Review]

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny comes 15 years after the poorly received Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

The fifth and final instalment in the Indiana Jones franchise sees Harrison Ford reprise his last portrayal of archaeologist Indiana Jones.
Returning to the franchise are John Rhys-Davies and Karen Allen as Sallah and Marion Ravenwood, while new cast members include Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Ethann Isidore, and Mads Mikkelsen.
In this film, Indiana Jones and his goddaughter, Helena Shaw (played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge), race against time to retrieve the mythical Dial of Destiny before it falls into the hands of Jurgen Voller (played by Mads Mikkelsen), a former Nazi during World War II who was hired by NASA.
(L-R): Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) in Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
What to expect?
There are nostalgic elements scattered throughout the film. It starts with a flashback into the past during one of Indy’s many adventures and encounters with the Nazis.
It then fast forwards to the current day where Indy has put his adventuring days on the back burner and is now an old and tired archaeology professor.
His world turns upside down when his goddaughter pays a sudden visit and then leaves him to fend for himself for a bit.
The movie felt long at certain parts but didn’t feel boring as it kept the story going. The comical banter between the characters that was a classic in the previous films was present.
(L-R): Doctor Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen, standing), Helena (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) and Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) in Lucasfilm’s INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
Mads Mikkelsen, as always, played the villain part well. The audience could feel Jurgen Voller’s determination turned to desperation to fulfil his mission at all costs.
Another notable character in the film was Ethann Isidore’s Teddy Kumar who is Helena’s resourceful young sidekick.
His character filled the vacuum left behind by Ke Huy Quan’s Short Round. That said, it’s still a shame that Short Round is not in the final Indiana Jones instalment.
(L-R): Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) and Teddy (Ethann Isidore) in Lucasfilm’s INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY. ©2023 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
Since it’s the final movie in the franchise, there was no telling whether the characters would end up dead so I think it would keep the audience glued to their seats.
Overall, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a good end and farewell for Indy and the gang.
Should you watch or skip it?
It’s infinitely better than Crystal Skull. For fans of the Indiana Jones franchise, it doesn’t hurt to go on an adventure with Indy one last time.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be showing in cinemas nationwide on 29 June 2023.

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Ops Patuh: Police Prowling Manufacturing, F&B, Retail & Other Sectors For SOP Violators

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Heads up Malaysia, the cops are launching a mass scale operation to catch Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) violators beginning Friday (2 July).

Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin explained that ‘Ops Patuh’ is a nationwide crackdown without compromise against parties found to break SOP and other guidelines under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Ops Patuh will be a joint operation between multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM), Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the Selangor Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) and others.
The op will focus monitoring on the manufacturing sector, restaurants and food outlets as well as businesses, distribution and retail premises in Covid-19 hotspots across the country.
Hamzah mentions that stern action will be taken against employers who defy SOPs by making staff who’ve been exposed to the virus continue to attend work without quarantine.
From the many arrests made in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, some workers told us that although their colleagues had contracted Covid-19, others were not quarantined. We have gathered all this information, and tomorrow we will arrest the employers as well because they have not only committed offences but also have been cruel to their workers.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin via Berita Harian
Hamzah said that enforcement will be coordinated by district police chiefs (OCPD) and involve drastic strategies to tightly control and widely observe SOP compliance with the deployment of assets such as helicopters, drones and mobile roadblocks.
He also mentioned that the government’s Covid-19 Movement Control Order SOP Compliance and Enforcement Coordination Committee (JKPS) have set key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure the effectiveness of the op, but there were no official mentions on what those KPIs actually are besides law enforcement having to post videos of their work online.
“The OCPDs will come out with their own Facebook, other media platforms to give live reports to us … so the whole country can see it tomorrow,” said the minister in a quote by The Sun.
These live reports have been seen popping up on social media throughout the day with videos showing enforcement officers conducting spot checks at businesses and industrial centres across the country as well as raiding factories and other places identified to have violated Covid-19 SOPs.

In the last two weeks, Malaysia had recorded over 70,000 new Covid-19 infections.
The state of Selangor remains the epicenter of the pandemic – having recorded a total of 29,047 positive cases between 18 June to 1 July.
Situasi semasa di seluruh negara berdasarkan pergerakan 14 hari taburan kes COVID-19 setakat 1 Julai. Padang Terap di Kedah menjadi daerah pertama di Semenanjung bertukar status zon kuning kepada zon hijau. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/UPmaSXo4sm— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 1, 2021

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OCPDs to lead nationwide ‘Op Patuh’ beginning tomorrow
Op Patuh bermula esok, tumpu negeri tinggi kes COVID-19


Endangered Pangolin May Be The Culprit Behind Deadly Coronavirus

Scientists might have made a breakthrough in identifying the origin of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that have taken more than 900 lives and infected over 40,000 people across the world.
Researchers at the South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou, China believed that they may have narrowed down the possible source of the coronavirus outbreak to the small, scaly ant-eating mammal native to Asia and Africa; the lowly and endangered pangolin.
After toiling with genetic sequencing and analysis, the scientists found that virus samples taken from wild pangolin specimens were 99% identical to viral samples isolated from human patients infected with 2019-nCoV.
Image of the 2019-nCoV under an electron microscope. (Credit: Bloomberg/The University of Hong Kong)
Though the team is not 100% sure that 2019-nCoV did in fact originate from pangolins, the research does bring in new evidence to the prevailing theory which suggests that the deadly new virus might have come from bats.
Coronaviruses (CoV) comes from a large family of illness-causing viruses responsible for everything from the common cold to more severe and deadly diseases such as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV)
Coronaviruses are also zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.
Scientists have been trying to identify how and when the virus had jumped to humans.(Credit: YouTube/WHO)
With this latest discovery, scientists believed that pangolins might have served as an â€œintermediate hostâ€ in the virusâ€™s jump from animals to humans.
This theory is made even more plausible considering that researchers have previously found that pangolins might have already been dying from coronavirus infections.
But considering the stakes involved, scientists are still awaiting clearer results to determine whether or not 2019-nCoV did originate from the tiny mammal.
Trafficking pangolins
Sought after for their meat, unique scales and other body parts, pangolins are regular victims of the illegal wildlife trade and have the sad, notorious reputation of being the most trafficked animal on the planet.
In the past decade, over a million of these miniature carnivorous mammals have been taken from the wild to supply markets in China and Vietnam to be consumed or used as traditional remedies treating a variety of ailments.
Scales, claws and other body parts belonging to the endangered pangolin.(Credit: The Hindu)
Today, all 8 pangolin species have been labelled as protected species under international law, with 2 species listed as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
The animal has also been declared a â€œtotally protectedâ€ species by the Sabah Wildlife Department and pending its protected status in Sarawak.
Chinaâ€™s wildlife trade
The international wildlife trade means big business. Annually, millions of animals and plants are snatched from the wild and sold for food, medicine, trophies, and pets in a global multi-billion dollar industry.
The wildlife trade is made even more lucrative with the increased demand for traditional Chinese medicine.
Reportedly, China has been pushing to expand its traditional medical industry through itâ€™s Belt and Road initiative by setting up more and more hospitals, museums, medicinal zoos and botanical gardens catered to traditional medicine.
Some products are even redily available over the counter.(Credit: South China Morning Post)
Though the scale of Chinaâ€™s wildlife markets is rather vague, apparently the Chinese government does allow more than 50 species of wild animals to be bred, traded and consumed for dietary, medicinal as well as scientific purposes.
The list includes a host of animals like wild boars, deers, hamsters, crocodiles, minks and many others.
These animals can be found at Chinese wet markets across the country, like the Huanan Wholesale Seafood Market, a suspected ground-zero of the 2019-nCoV coronavirus.
A trader preparing fish next to as bounty of live frogs at a wet market in Wuhan, China.(Credit: Simon Song/South China Morning Post)
Following the viral outbreak of 2019-nCoV, China had placed a temporary ban on the trade of wild animals in the country as a measure to control the spread of the virus.
A similar ban was emplaced during the SARS epidemic back in 2003.
However, conservationists are arguing that China should instead put in place permanent measures to completely ban the trade of wild animals in the country as a means to ensure public health and safety as well as to counter global illegal wildlife trade.
Though eating wild game is a common practice in China (and across the globe, to be fairâ€¦), according to Chinese authorities the number of people actively consuming wild and exotic meats in the region has been decreasing over the years and most modern households no longer take part in such practices.
Several video and images of a woman devouring a bat surfaced in light of the viral outbreak.(Credit: Twitter/@Andychanhotin)

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Selangor Team Gets Ambushed By Terengganu Football Supporters

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After Selangor defeated Terengganu in the second semifinal game of the 2022 TM Malaysia Cup, several individuals, allegedly Terengganu supporters, began throwing rocks and other items at the bus ferrying Selangor players.

According to numerous people on social media, a few Terengganu fans threw stones and traffic cones at the bus as it was leaving the stadium to return to the Klang Valley.

Ni mesti jenis makan taik bukan makan nasi. Tu yang bodoh pekat. Patutnya driver bus tu hon panjang bagi telinga dia pekak. Bodoh tak bertempat. pic.twitter.com/E9gex7Wj8r— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) November 21, 2022

Facebook user Roni Andika Zainintawa claimed that some of the stones nearly hit the players.
Some of the players’ children were also there and were traumatised by what happened.

Team Selangor diserang oleh peminat bola sepak Terengganu. Mohon @FAM_Malaysia  ambil tindakan terhadap tindakan biadap peminat @FCTerengganu pic.twitter.com/Mjc1guRvx0— Danial Mazalan (@danial_mazalan) November 21, 2022

(Credits: @danial_mazalan on Twitter)
Netizens who chimed in viewed what happened as a disgrace and unprofessional as people could have been injured and this reflected poorly on the Terengganu team.
The Malaysia Cup final between Selangor and Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) will take place on Saturday.
According to  New Straits Times, the Red Giants won 3-2 on aggregate, securing their spot in the final despite losing to Terengganu 1-0 in the semi-final return leg yesterday at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu.
Kipre Tchetche scored the goal for Terengganu in the 35th minute.

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5-Star Hotels In Kuala Lumpur Go Up For Sale Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

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The travel and hospitality industry is in for a rough ride this year in light of the travel restrictions implemented following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Many local hoteliers are facing heavy losses. Some are expected to let go of staff or are facing closures. Now, it appears that the owners of a number of Kuala Lumpur’s five-star hotels are even putting their properties up for sale.
Local hoteliers are facing losses in the billions
Previously, Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) CEO Yap Lip Seng reportedly told The Edge that for the January to June period, hotels are looking at potential losses of RM3.3 billion from room revenue alone.
The Edge Markets also reported that HPL Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Singapore-listed Hotel Propertied Ltd, had temporarily ceased operations of its hotels, including Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Casa del Mar Langkawi, The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, and Casa del Rio Melaka.
Now hotels are up for sale
Speaking to Free Malaysia Today, Malaysian Association of Hotel Owners executive director Shahruddin M Saaid said that these hotel owners are looking to cash in on their properties because revenue is hard to come by due to the current global travel restrictions.
Shahabuddin M Saaid (left) during a meeting between the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Engagement with stakeholders on the Innkeepers Act 1952. (Credit: maho.org.my)
He said that it’s no surprise that about 20 hotels have already closed.
In the past couple of weeks, several unnamed hotels, including five-star ones, have been listed for sale on iproperty.com.my. While prices for each hotel vary, some of the five-star hotels are listed for sale from between RM350 million to RM1.7 billion in the city centre.
He said that currently, it’s impossible for the local market to depend on international tourism because other countries are also heavily affected by the virus and there are flight restrictions.
Meanwhile, revenue from domestic tourism is weak, especially for higher-end properties seeing as the public’s income has also been affected by the pandemic.
On top of that, hotels are also facing restrictions and are unable to operate at full capacity.
We can’t host meetings and events, there are restrictions for dining in, you can’t swim or use the gym – who would want to pay to stay at a hotel?Shahruddin M Saaid via FMT
Shaharuddin also doubts that any of the new owners who buy the hotels currently up for sale will use the properties as hotels considering the situation. He opined that they will probably turn the buildings into service apartments or commercial buildings.
The local travel and hotel industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. (Credit: Booking.com)
Covid-19 isn’t the only threat to the hotel industry
But the impact of Covid-19 is immediate and many want to leave the industry.Shahruddin M Saaid via FMT
According to Shahabuddin, industry players are expecting a recovery period of between six months to a year. However, he also points out that the Covid-19 pandemic isn’t completely at fault.
He explained that some hotel owners had already been preparing to sell even before the outbreak, and some had listed their properties to see what prices they could fetch.
Former Malaysian Association of Hotels president Cheah Swee Hee who also spoke to Free Malaysia Today agrees with Shahabuddin’s view that the problem was not entirely due to Covid-19.
Former Malaysian Association of Hotels president Cheah Swee Hee. (Credit: The Malaysian Reserve)
He said he isn’t surprised that hotel owners are selling their properties, adding that the sustainability of hotels has already been under threat well before the pandemic.
According to him, the hotel industry was already taking a hit due to the oversupply of rooms for rent on services like Airbnb, adding that the number of available rooms for rent was sorely underestimated because these properties are not considered as part of the number of hotel rooms available in a state or country.
So you don’t actually know how much supply there is, and because of this, there is a glut of rooms available.Cheah Swee Hee via FMT

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[Watch] Old Video Of Kids Playing On The Road At Night Resurfaces On Social Media, Netizens Annoyed By Their Behaviour

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The public was appalled after a video showing kids lying down in the middle of the road for fun which was first published in 2019 resurfaced on social media recently.

In the video, the children tried to disturb a passing vehicle and allegedly threw objects toward another passing vehicle.
In the 18-second recording, loud noise can be heard as if an object had hit the vehicle.
The old video was recently shared by Twitter user Jacky Gee and was retweeted more than 2,300 times.
HOLY 💩..After the Lajat Bicycle Gang, a new Hobby is rolling on the road. Malaysia is blessed with so much innovative youths ! I wonder how many years of jail time for the drivers who dare to run over these brave warriors ! 😱 pic.twitter.com/oSbcSC3Kve— Jacky Gee (@JackyGee10) April 17, 2022
And the same kids causing having by ransacking and damaging nearby small grocery shop pic.twitter.com/ZZ5hxYNguq— Izham Hassan (@Izham_Hassan) April 18, 2022
Teenage Rebellion
The posting led to netizens sharing other videos, including one showing a group of kids trashing a grocery store.
The incident, allegedly involving the same group of children, was said to have occurred in an area in Kuala Lumpur.
When one of the kids was reprimanded, he looked angry and repeatedly issued abusive words to the individual who recorded the video.
Not stopping there, the child started to kick things around him as if expressing his dissatisfaction.
The videos received various reactions from netizens who criticized the children’s behaviour.
Some sarcastically remarked that the road should be reserved for exclusive use by the kids and the driver should be held responsible.

At the same time, they said parents need to be accountable for their children’s behaviour.

The incident drew reference to the case of Sam Ke Ting, who was recently sentenced to six years’ in jail and fined RM6,000, or six months’ jail in default.
Sam was punished for dangerous driving, causing the death of eight teenagers riding ‘basikal lajak’ (modified bicycles) in Johor Bahru in 2017.
READ MORE: Confessions Of An Ex-Mat Lajak; He Moved On From Bicycle To Motorcycle
The Court of Appeal then granted her bail of RM10,000 in one surety and leave to appeal against her conviction.
READ MORE: [Breaking] Sam Ke Ting Allowed To Leave Prison After Public Outrage Over ‘Basikal Lajak’ Court Ruling

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3YO Boy Thrown Off MRR2 By His Father Now In Stable Condition

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The 3-year-old boy that was thrown off an elevated highway along the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) highway last week is now in stable condition.

According to Sinar Harian, the Myanmar child had been discharged from Hospital Kuala Lumpur’s intensive care unit yesterday and is now receiving outpatient treatment at the hospital.
“We are waiting to interview the child and get his statement recorded before referring to the deputy public prosecutor for the next course of action,” Sentul Police District chief Beh Eng Lai was quoted by the news portal.
The boy had internal injuries to his stomach and a fracture to his left rib after he was thrown by his father from MRR2 last Tuesday.
His father, who subsequently jumped to his death from the elevated highway, was said to be suffering from mental health issues.
He was reportedly often caught talking to himself for the past year, since recovering from Covid-19.
Prior to the incident, the 38-year-old UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) cardholder was seen carrying the boy while holding the hands of his two other siblings on MRR2.
It was believed that the boy who survived the ordeal was the first to be thrown by his father from the elevated highway on that fateful day.
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Muslim Couples In Selangor & Kuala Lumpur Will Have To Wait Until November To Get Married

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Even during the lockdown, as the pandemic ravaged the country leaving death and the critically ill in its wake, marriage was still on the minds of a lot of young couples in Malaysia.

Now that the Klang Valley has entered Phase Two of the National Recovery Program (NRP) and the government has introduced more perks, freedoms, and leeway for the vaccinated, it seems that a lot of couples are taking advantage of the situation.
We browsed through the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) list of nine district offices and found that almost all of them are fully booked for the solemnization ceremony (nikah) until November.
The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) calendar is fully booked as well.
November is still available only because no one is allowed to schedule their ceremony two months ahead.
The Hulu Selangor, Sepang, and Sabak Bernam District Islamic Religious Offices are the only district offices in Selangor that have empty slots to hold the nikah in October.
According to the Phase Two SOP of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) as of 17 September, nikah can only be held at Islamic Religious Offices or Department.
Kuala Lumpur and Selangor are currently in Phase Two of the NRP.
The Calenders
For your convenience, here are the calendars of the nine District Islamic Religious Offices in Selangor and JAWI.
Klang.Petaling. Hulu Langat.Gombak.Kuala Langat.Kuala Selangor.Hulu Selangor.Sepang.Sabak Bernam.Kuala Lumpur.

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Ebit Lew’s Sexual Harassment Trial Begins Today

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Tenom Magistrate’s Court will hold the trial of preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew or Ebit Lew on sexual harassment allegations from today to 30 September.

Lew, 37, is charged with 11 offences, including insulting a 41-year-old woman’s modesty by sending explicit messages to her via WhatsApp between March and June of last year.
He was accused under Section 509 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine, or both depending on the circumstances.
The media reporters and police began arriving at the Tenom Magistrate Court at 8 a.m. today. Meanwhile, Lew arrived at 9.a.m.
According to The Sun, the case will be heard by Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani, while deputy public prosecutors Azreen Yas Mohammad Ramli and Adibah Saiful Bahari conduct the prosecution.
Lew will be represented by attorneys Ram Singh, Kamarudin Mohmad Chinki, Timothy Daut, Kimberly Ye Wanchuin, and Chen Wen Jye.

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M’sian Senator is right, men must be protected from seduction

Senator First Admiral (Rtd) Mohamad Imran Abd Hamid has put forth a suggestion to protect men from the wiles of women, particularly because the way women speak and dress can effectively seduce men into committing acts of crime such as incest, rape, pornography, and others.
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Mohamad Imran only has the country’s best interests at heart, as he claims that “men, God-willing, are safe, and this country will be peaceful”.
After immediate backlash from almost everyone, Mohamad Imran has apologised, claiming that he did not expect it would be seen as a grave mistake offensive to women and insulting to men.
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Above all else, we must commend Mohamad Imran for being honest. It’s not easy to tell the whole country that a senator like him, meant to discuss legislature that would guide Malaysia to a shining future, is just like any regular dude and he too would fall prey to mere scraps of clothing.
He brings up the point of being driven to crime such as rape or incest, firmly implying that men are incapable of rational thought and will-power.
Why stop at legislature? Men like that will be unable to be stopped by law and one accidental slip-up from a women showing (gasp) ankles can ruin a man’s entire career.
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We can’t allow this kind of risky measures. Such men with no integrity can’t be held accountable for any of his actions, so we must eliminate all risk to the men entirely.
Instead of a simple legislature policing women’s clothing, we propose an expansion to that proposal.
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Firstly, such men are encouraged to not be too friendly with women if you are forced to communicate with them.
It is understandable that work or other unavoidable situations may put you in close proximity with a member of the opposite sex.
To prevent that, you should pre-warn all your friends, co-workers, relatives, and family that you are an at-risk male. You can send a mass email or message to explain your uncontrollable urges and should refuse to meet anyone if there will be a female present.

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Secondly, we must enforce male-only coaches in addition to the female-only coaches on public transportation.
The female-only coaches were a great idea, but men still had to share the mixed coaches with other women who may be with a man. Even so, they are still women and are seducing everyone with their mannerisms and existence.
As a particularly at-risk male, there should be male-only coaches to keep you safe from the cunning female temptations.

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Thirdly, we must give the men adequate protection against the dangers of seeing a bit of elbow. A pair of sturdy eye masks will be helpful in this case and must be worn as long as any member of the opposite sex is within sight.

My advise to men who worry that you will be seduced by the clothes of women wear. Please wear a pair of eye mask whenever you step out your room. So your daughter, aunties, neighbours and all other unknown women will be safe. And hence you will be safe too!
â€” Wong Shu Qi (@WongShuQi) July 31, 2019

The men can even have words printed on it, to warn women to stay away, such as “Please leave me alone, I may rape you if I see you.”
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All Malaysians are entitled to basic safety and respect. We must account for everyone, including the men who may be particularly susceptible to the mere physical presence of the female gender, and protect them all the same.

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May you, man or woman or neither, be safe today.


Bukit Jalil LRT To Operate Until 1am On 1 October

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It can be hard to get home using the Light Rail Transit (LRT) especially after attending events that last late into the night.

Fortunately, there’s good news from Rapid KL regarding this matter to make travel more convenient for members of the public.
The Malay Mail reported that Rapid KL is extending the service hours at the Bukit Jalil LRT station until 1am on 1 October to accommodate the needs of those attending events at the National Sports Complex.
Rapid KL will also extend the operating hours of the connecting stations to take passengers to their final destination.
To ensure smooth travel, passengers are advised to use the Touch N’ Go.
The change in timing will make the commute home easier for attendees of the Cuckoo Appreci8th concert at Axiata Arena on 1 October 2022. The concert will be held from 6pm to 12 am.
Another event, Riway International’s Leaders Recognition Night – Rise of the Heroes, is also happening on the same day at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
The event will feature performances from the ‘Pop Maestro’ Harlem Yu, ‘King of Classics’ Sky Wu and ‘King of Ballads’ Sam Lee.

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[Watch] Is Siti Nurhaliza MetMalaysia’s New Weather Girl?

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No, the answer is no. But she was invited to do one segment of the weather report that was aired on RTM news yesterday (21 December) on their 5 pm and 8 pm news slots.

Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin also known as TokTi was invited by MetMalaysia to present the weather report and advise the public to take good care of themselves during this monsoon season.
Penampilan istimewa Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza di MET Malaysia untuk rakaman laporan cuaca terkini dan informasi Monsun Timur Laut (MTL).Jaga diri dan berhati-hati ketika Monsun Timur Laut (MTL).#metmalaysia#nrecc#ctdk pic.twitter.com/hIY0GXtPgs— Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) December 21, 2022
Apart from reporting the current weather condition in Malaysia yesterday which includes warnings of continuous heavy rain in the East Coast states, Siti Nurhaliza also advised people in flood-prone locations to be prepared and keep important documents as well as valuables in bags that are easy to carry.
At the same time, she also reminded the public to immediately move to the Relief Centres (PPS) in accordance with the instructions of the authorities to maintain personal safety.
Encourage more people to heed bad weather conditions
Siti Nurhaliza also mentioned in her Instagram post yesterday that the purpose of this collaboration was to encourage more people to watch the segment, which not only gives useful information about bad weather conditions but also informs them on what to do during such situations.
Nothing is more valuable than your life. Belongings can be found, but your life is priceless. Remember, disaster is not a time for us to have fun.Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza
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Netizens are tuning in
It seemed as if the agency’s initiative to spread useful information to a wider target audience is getting traction as the Youtube video is already getting 22.0 K views. Not to mention, her clips circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms are also getting increasing views.
Most of the netizens tuning in were excited to see their favourite No. 1 Malaysian singer on the weather forecast segment. Some even said that MetMalaysia’s approach to educating citizens on worrying weather conditions using Siti Nurhaliza is a wise move.
“Actually, citizens still do not care about weather condition warnings in Malaysia. Having Siti Nurhaliza as an influential person to speak about it is a great approach done by MetMalaysia.”

“I’ve never watched the weather reports. But just because Siti is reporting it, today is my first time watching.”

“It’s so great seeing Dato Siti doing the weather report. This is only her first time but it’s already great and engaging.  I hope there are more reports from Dato Siti after this, congratulations.”

Here’s the full video of the weather forecast done by the 43-year-old singer.

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Malaysian Student Selected As Figos Ambassador

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Kirtana Subramaniam, 24, a student at Unitar was recently chosen by Figos to become their brand ambassador.

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Figos is a well known brand producing futsal shoes in Malaysia. Other than futsal shoes, they also make futsal balls and other futsal accessories. The company which began in 2002 is one of the primary brands focusing on futsal.
“At first, I did not believe the news and was wondering if it could be a scam. I seriously never expected something like this. I only believed it when the director of Figos met me in person.”
Speaking to The Rakyat Post, the futsal played said while she was happy, she was also nervous because of the responsibilities that she had to carry as a brand ambassador.
Kirtana who is now pursuing her degree in Software Engineering is also the team manager and team coach for the Sai Youth Academy.

Their team plays at the RKS Premier League which takes place at the RKS Sports Centre.
Kirtana’s love for futsal began at 20 when she joined the Real Hustlers futsal team. This was her first exposure to the world of futsal.
She was approached by one of her coaches about starting a female futsal team at the time.
“However, I could not commit as I needed to complete my final year project.”Kirtana Subramaniam, Ambassador of Figos
Things changed later on when she went on board and became vice president of the Unitar futsal club.
At the time, the team’s performance was not good and they did not have sufficient players. But they grew and improved and competed in the IPT Futsal League against teams from other universities across Malaysia.
Being a female team manager in the RKS Premier League, Kirtana went through several obstacles.
“Being in a male dominated industry like futsal, some usually think what would a female know. So whatever I say, there would be disagreement, saying things like ‘it should be done like this and not like that’. But at the end of the day, what I said would turn out to be the right thing and they admitted it.”Kirtana Subramaniam, Ambassador of Figos
She also received backlash from society as she was in a sport surrounded by men.
“To the outside world, it may look like I am very close to my boys when I am coaching them,”Kirtana Subramaniam, Ambassador of Figos
However, with the strong support from her family and her life partner, she managed to overcome all the negativity.
Kirtana is an inspiration to many young girls out there.

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Petronas & Mercedes Will Continue To Race In F1 Despite Breakup Rumours

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Malaysian big oil company, Petronas, and Germany’s premier automakers, Mercedes, denies that their partnership in Formula 1 (F1) racing was coming to an end.

Reportedly, there was a rumour going around that the F1 collaboration would stop in the year 2022, and that Saudi Arabia’s oil giant, Aramco, would be replacing Petronas as the Mercedes-AMG F1 team’s title sponsor.
In a statement, Petronas and Mercedes said that they have worked on extending their partnership for a few more years and are proud to continue with their mutually beneficial relationship in the F1 circuit scene.
Petronas has been a technical partner to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas team since 2010.
The team have won seven consecutive World Championship titles since 2014 with British driver Lewis Hamilton and German driver Nico Erik Rosberg behind the wheels.
For 2021, Lewis with his colleague Finnish race driver Valtteri Viktor Bottas will be speeding down the circuit in the sleek, new Mercedes-AMG F1 W12-E Performance F1 car.
You can also watch world-renowned motorsports engineer and designer James Allison explain the advancements behind this beautiful machine on YouTube.

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“We Are Not A Climate-Vulnerable Country” Says PAS Minister On Climate Change Summit Snub

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The Leaders’ Summit on Climate is being held on April 22 and 23 in the United States of America to underscore the urgency – and the economic benefits – of stronger climate action.

Malaysia was not part of the 40 countries invited by US President Joe Biden in the summit of world leaders.
This is because Malaysia is not classified as a climate-vulerable country, says Environment and Water Minister Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.
Who is invited?
Only 40 countries were invited, including 17 countries responsible for approximately 80 percent of global emissions and global GDP.
Malaysia does not significantly contribute to global emissions or global GDP, which is why we were not invited. Similarly, countries such as Sweden, Switzerland, and Thailand are not taking part in the summit either, although our neighbour Singapore will be present as the only country from Southeast Asia.
It does not mean that Malaysia should not care about climate change
Although our country is not technically classified as “climate-vulnerable”, climate change impacts every country on this planet. However, as the summit is limited in participation and a one-off event, other countries were invited as they have a much bigger impact on the global scale.
Shocking events like the intense flooding of Kuala Lumpur in 2020 are direct results of climate change.(Credit: Whatsapp)
Malaysia is still held accountable for our environmental impact under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Naturally, Malaysians should still be concerned about the changing climate, as we are already feeling the impacts of it. Things like more extreme weather is already commonplace: flashfloods and rising average temperatures have simply become a fact of life.
Imported plastic from the US is a separate issue
Tuan Ibrahim also notes that the issue of being invited the Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change is not in any way related to the issue of imported plastic waste from the USA.

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Bedong Teen Charged For Causing The Death Of 2 Grass Cutters

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The teenager who mowed down two grass cutters in Bedong, Kedah, last week with his father’s Perodua Alza appeared in the Magistrate’s Court today to face two separate charges of reckless driving and causing the death of two people.

He doesn’t own a driving license and drove the vehicle without permission from his family.
READ MORE: Teenager Without Driving License Held After Crashing MPV And Kills A Grass Cutter
According to New Straits Times, the 17-year-old appeared in court in his school uniform and looked calm.
The boy claimed trial when the charges were read to him. For the first count, he’s charged with reckless driving and causing the death of maintenance worker Siouca Chakma, 21, at Jalan Pintasan Semeling at 11.10am on 7 May.
He was also charged with the same offence for causing the death of the second maintenance worker, Akter Kamal Hosen, 33, at the same time and date.
Siouca Chakma died on the spot due to severe head injuries while Akter Kamal Hosen succumbed to his injuries two days later in the hospital.
The teen is charged under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which carries a five to 10 years jail term and a fine of up to RM50,000.
The court fixed the bail at RM2,000 for each charge and set 27 July for mention. The boy’s father posted the bail.

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Covid-19 Vaccine: Jabs Starting Earlier With PM & Health DG, Plans For Teachers To Get Vaccine Before School Reopens

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Malaysia has received its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines today (21 Feb) as flight MH606 carrying Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine landed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 10.00am.

The vaccines (bearing 312,390 doses) were flown in from Puurs, Belgium after transiting at Leipzig Halle Airport, Germany and Changi Airport, Singapore.
Along with the arrival of the vaccines, Science, Technology & Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced the good news that the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme will begin earlier on 24 February 2020 (Wednesday) instead of 26 February as previously decided.
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The first recipients of the vaccine will be Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Khairy explained that initially the date was set at 26 February to account for distribution of the vaccines to storage areas as well as to give the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) sufficient time to inspect the vaccines to ensure its quality.
But looking at the NPRA’s efficiency, along with all related bodies were ready, the prime minister said “let’s start early”Khairy Jamaluddin, Science, Technology & Innovation Minister
After the PM & Health DG, vaccines will be given to those who will be administering the jabs.
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Teachers may also be included in the first phase of the Covid-19 vaccinations
It appears that teachers may soon be included in the first phase of the Covid-19 vaccinations, ahead of the schools reopening in March.
Khairy explained that the Special Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Committee (JKJAV) will ask the Education Ministry to list down priority recipients of teachers to be vaccinated, with priority to those with comorbidities.
We will try to accommodate teachers, but this is also subject to availability, supply and risk assessment.Khairy Jamaluddin, Science, Technology & Innovation Minister.
Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccinations will be delivered in three phases:
Phase 1 (Februari – April 2021) – frontlinersPhase 2 (April – August 2021) – high risk groups and those aged 60 years old and abovePhase 3 (May 2021 – February 2022) – Malaysians aged 18 years old and above.

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Tiger Launches Its 2023 Chinese New Year Campaign – ‘Cheers to Bold Beginnings’

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Life’s small wins are often left unacknowledged in the daily hustle of chasing after tomorrow.

This Chinese New Year (CNY), Tiger inspires fans to pause and celebrate past moments to re-energize their inner Tiger for an even bolder tomorrow with the launch of its ‘Cheers to Bold Beginnings’ CNY campaign.
To kick it up a notch amongst Malaysian fans, Tiger introduced ‘Gan Gan Chong’, which means the spirit to break through, as a blessing of boldness this CNY.
Guest attempting the interactive activities during the media launch of Tiger CNY 2023 Campaign, Cheers to Bold Beginnings. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
Bringing this blessing to life, Tiger partnered with three homegrown artists – Dato Maw, Han Xiiao Ai and Danny Lee – to create a CNY song and music video entitled ‘The Boldest Chase’.
The three artists were chosen to represent the brand as they embody the same courageous spirit to boldly overcome the odds on their journey, as seen in some apt references in the song lyrics.
The song is available on the campaign’s microsite, YouTube and Spotify.
Guests take turns posing with Choy San Yeh, the Chinese God of Prosperity. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
‘The Boldest Chase’ is one of a kind that invites consumers to interact with the content and win exclusive prizes.
Viewers can unlock the rewards by tapping on the screen of mobile devices or pressing the ‘T’ key on the desktop when they spot the lucky Tiger logo.
The music video was revealed at the campaign launch event at the concourse area of Tropicana Gardens Mall.
Lion dance performance at Tiger’s CNY 2023 Campaign Media Launch. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
The mall has been transformed to depict the vibrant streets of Chinatown and includes various interactive activities for consumers and shoppers to enjoy.
Guests were treated to an energetic performance by the three artists upon checking out the interactive activities such as the ‘Trail of the Tiger’, ‘Roar Challenge’, ‘Gold Bar Challenge’, ‘Gan Gan Chong’ Dance Challenge, and ‘Lou-A-Fortune’ game where they take a pause and indulge in the festive spirit.
These activities are available until 23 January at Tropicana Gardens Mall for consumers to experience and win exciting prizes.

Tiger launching its 2023 CNY campaign at Tropicana Gardens Mall. (Video: Travel with kucha)
With the energy at an all-time high, guests were ushered to Extra Super Tanker Restaurant for dinner.
There, they enjoyed an energising lion dance performance; yee sang toss to commemorate the occasion, invite abundance for the Year of the Rabbit, and stage performances, all while celebrating bold beginnings with Tiger.
Last year, we roared together and made the best out of a challenging and disruptive year! This year we encourage our fans to have the bold courage to face the challenges of 2023 with the spirit of “Gan Gan Chong”.Heineken Malaysia Managing Director Roland Bala on celebrating the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better Year of the Rabbit.
Managing Director Roland Bala addressing the guests at the Tiger CNY 2023 campaign Media Launch. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
For more information on the Tiger CNY 2023 campaign, merchandise, promotions, contest and giveaways, check out Tiger’s webpage and social media pages at www.facebook.com/TigerBeerMY and www.instagram.com/tigerbeermy.
Tiger Beer and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above.
Heineken Malaysia advocates responsible consumption and urges consumers not to drink and drive.
Guests giving a toast at the Tiger CNY 2023 campaign Media Launch. (Pix: Fernando Fong)

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Covid-19 Might Make You Lose Your Hair, According To Study

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Long-term side effects following Covid-19 infection have caused many devastating symptoms, from loss of taste and smell to brain fog and fatigue.

Hair loss has also been reported as a common symptom.
According to a report by the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD), Covid-19 infection is now a frequent and a common cause of acute telogen effluvium.
Acute telogen effluvium is a non-scaring hair loss, usually occurs 3 months after the stressful event that causes hair shedding, and lasts up to 6 months.
The hair loss has been linked to the stress and trauma of battling Covid-19.
Patients who experience acute telogen effluvium may notice clumps of hair falling out during their daily combings or while washing their hair in the shower.
Many people are unaware about the relation between this infection and this pattern of hair loss which affects former Covid-19 patients.
Typically, Covid-19 patients will show symptoms of fever and cause more hair loss than usual.
Once healed, the hair regrowth phase begins but at the same time, more hair falls out (telogen) than the hair grows.
The hair loss will start to show symptoms around two to three months after the fever or illness.
How hair loss is wrecking lives of Covid patients. Read more about it here: https://t.co/oADtQ6pF8z@lata_MIRROR pic.twitter.com/IXGMdgy8b3— TOI Plus (@TOIPlus) February 24, 2022
While this side effect could be one of the most alarming, it is short lived in most circumstances
The problem will only last for about six to nine months and the patient will return to normal.
READ MORE: Are You Showing Symptoms Of Long Covid? Here’s Where You Can Seek Help
There Is Good News
Iron levels are crucial to reverse the effect of telogen effluvium.
As a solution, you may want to try a shampoo that has a special formulation to combat hair loss, or take vitamin supplements such as Iron (Fe).
You can also boost iron levels naturally through the following:
Reduce sour and salty foods from your dietStay away from alcoholExercise regularlyInclude red grapes and black raisins in your diet
At the same time, it is also recommended to wash your hair carefully to avoid tugging out clumps, and do not blow-dry
Treat other underlying medical issues that might be contributing to the hair loss and consult a dermatologist if needed.
Nourish your nutritional needs, avoid fad diets, stay away from alcohol and avoid environments where people are smoking.

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Mother Helps Second Husband Rape 11-Year-Old Daughter To Avoid Divorce

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When asked, most people are insistent they would speak up if they knew of sexual abuse.

In reality, they usually do not.
To satisfy her second husband’s perverted sexual desire, a mother grabbed her 11-year-old biological daughter’s hands and watched her second husband behave lewdly to her daughter.
The ordeal was revealed by Suzana Ghazali, family psychology and Syariah legal consultant, while on a TV talk show.
  @dinnieasyraf Manusia, terkadang lebih keji daripada segala makhlok yang tercipta ♬ Sad Music – Max-Music
Suzana said the young victim was born to the mother and her ex-husband.
The mother sacrificed her daughter’s dignity and “legitimized” her husband’s misdeeds to save her second marriage.
The victim’s mother did not want to be divorced because she could not satisfy her husband’s perverted sexuality and refused to call the police.
The mother also told me that her husband gave her three options at the time, the first was to let her daughter sleep with him. If not, then let him watch… If neither is possible, then the only option is divorce.”
Public Outrage
After the guests who participated in the program listened to the story, they had a heated discussion.
They questioned how could a family become a protective umbrella for children if even parents regarded this shameful behaviour as legal and were unwilling to report it.
READ MORE: Women’s Group Slams PAS Minister For Saying That Child Actor Shouldn’t Expose Own Father
A journalist, @dinnieasyraf, uploaded the talk show to TikTok and stirred even more heated discussions among netizens.
Many people were stunned when they learned the ins and outs of the stories shared by the guests.
They could not agree with the actions of the victim’s mother and believed that this incident reminded them of the sexual assault of a Malay female artist by her father.
READ MORE: Malaysian Child Actor Shares Nightmarish Stories Of Abuse By Her Father
Betrayal, Trauma, And The Consequences
At the time of writing, the video has received more than 567,000 views, 38,200 likes, and nearly 12,000 comments.
Most netizens condemned how a mother could let her daughter suffer like this at a young age.

The Women’s Aid Org (WAO) and All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) will support you if you or a woman you know is living with or at risk of violence.
Contact WAO at 03-79563488 or text 018-9888058 and AWAM at 016-2374221.
Stop Silencing Survivors Of Child Abuse — JAGData from the Royal Malaysia Police has revealed that most child sexual abuse cases involves perpetrators the victim knows, most often their biological or step fathers.https://t.co/4WPCHwm9vS— Ova (@ovahealth) September 9, 2022

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Scientists In China Find Traces Of Covid-19 In Semen

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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19 has been found in the semen of some male patients, according to studies conducted by researchers in China.
Chinaâ€™s Shangqiu Hospital tested 38 men who were hospitalised with the disease and found that 6 of them or 16% have traces of Sars-CoV-2 in their semen.
However, the findings are in the early stages and researchers think that more testing should be conducted to see if sexual transmission has an effect on the current pandemic.
Some experts have also pointed out that similar tests have been done before where the results came out negative.
Currently, the coronavirus has been detected in stool, gastrointestinal tract, saliva and urine samples.

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Parents In Pontian Arrested For Child Neglect After Son Found With Burn Wounds

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A couple was arrested on suspicion of child neglect after they failed to seek treatment for their 9-year-old son who suffered severe burns from playing with fire in Kampung Parit Kuchi, Johor on 30 December.

As reported by Bernama, the couple, aged 36 and 33, was arrested at 2 am on 4 January while giving statements at the district police headquarters, said the Pontian district police chief Supt Mohamad Shofee Tayib.
The boy sustained burns on his joints, limbs on the right side of his body down to the feet, left arm, inner thighs and right ear.
The parents only bought painkillers and ointment from the pharmacy but did not take the child to the hospital for treatment.
This forced the mother’s friend who learnt about the incident to lodge a police report on 3 January.
The complainant was in disbelief that the victim’s parents still did not take the injured child to seek treatment even after five days, (resulting in) his wounds getting worse and have a foul smell. The report was also made to institute urgent action by the police because the complainant thought the child was being neglected. Supt Mohamad Shofee Tayib, Pontian District Police Chief
According to the mother, during the incident on 30 December, the victim and his sister were playing with fire and were seen throwing egg trays into a burning garbage heap.
The mother was inside the house when she heard an explosion outside. She saw her son running with his shirt and pants on fire. He then jumped into a ditch in front of the house.
The father also helped to put out the fire on the victim’s clothes before bringing him into the house.
The child is now in stable condition at Pontian Hospital but will be referred to Sultanah Aminah Hospital for further treatment.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Child Act 2001.

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Adibah Noor: Tributes Flood In For Malaysia’s Queen Of Entertainment

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Malaysians from all walks of life are paying tribute to Kuala Lumpur-born singer, actress and television host Adibah Noor Mohamed Omar.

Adibah, who died at age 52, passed away at 7.40 pm at Gleneagles Hospital in Ampang here.
It is reported that Adibah was suffering from ovarian cancer.
Many paid tribute to her work as Malaysia’s greatest entertainer and beautiful soul.
Adibah Noor was such a significant presence on Twitterjaya. She was funny, humble and all around amazing. Every interaction with her just feels so personal. Like you’re talking to your old friend. I am just stunned. She will be truly missed. 😔— Hazrina Azizdin (@crazycatmakcik) June 18, 2022
Showing What’s Possible With Hard Work And Determination
Veteran rock singer Datuk Hattan described Adibah as a great entertainer and beautiful soul.
Singer Nizam Din, who famously performed the romantic duet Bahasa Rindu with Adibah in 2014, said he would never forget the excellent collaboration.
Artiste Namewee wrote on Facebook that he was shocked to find out that Adibah had passed away.
It’s still hard for me to accept the fact … I’m really honored and proud to have you in my movie – Nasi Lemak 2.0. Rakyat Malaysia akan sentiasa merindui kak Noor kita,” he wrote.Artiste Namewee expressing his condolence on the passing of Adibah Noor.

PM Extends Condolences
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also extended his condolences to the family of Adibah.
Through a post on his official Facebook, the prime minister described the singer of the song ‘Terlalu Istimewa’ as very talented in singing and outstanding in the acting and hosting industry.
Condolences to the family of Allahyarhamah, and pray that they persevere in facing this loss. May Allahyarhamah be placed among people who believe and do good deeds. Let us dedicate Al-Fatihah to Allahyarhamah Adibah Noor.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob paying tribute to Adibah.
The body will be bathed and shrouded at 9 am at the Al-Ansar Mosque, Taman Keramat, before being buried in a nearby Islamic cemetery before noon.
إِنَّا ِلِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَPenggiat seni tanah air Adibah Noor Mohamed Omar telah pergi mengadap Ilahi malam tadi.Penyanyi lagu 'Terlalu Istimewa' itu bukan sahaja sangat berbakat dalam bidang nyanyian, tetapi menyerlah dalam industri lakonan serta pengacaraan. pic.twitter.com/U0kOMCvnUd— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) June 18, 2022
An Inspiration To Many
Adibah is from Kuala Lumpur and is a teacher who teaches English.She is also a graduate of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
In 1994, Adibah participated in a singing competition for the first time in the Nescafe 90s Voice competition. Her fortune changed when she managed to win the competition.
She made her start in the entertainment industry in 1995 and had gone on to star in films such as Sepet and Gubra.

In 2005, the song ‘Terlalu Istimewa’ was included in her first album on the market. The song was Adibah’s emotional expression about the story of a little girl who was the victim of a heinous crime.
More sadly, the killer escaped the gallows, and two other suspects were released for not having enough evidence.
The song is still being played on radio stations in the country until now.
Adibah Noor has released an album containing eight songs, including collaborations with other great singers such as Misha Omar, Anuar Zain, Amir Jahari, Nassier Wahab, Dina Nadzir and Sam Innuendo.
Nurul Huda Abdul Ghani, a 10 year old kid was a victim and the story really breaks my heart 😢 Adibah Noor made a song (Terlalu Istimewa) specially for her 😢😢 https://t.co/d9OEvYyJpJ— onigiri (@chamaliah) July 3, 2020
Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil said the attitude of the late singer Adibah Noor is something the new generation of artists should learn.
Fahmi said he and Adibah are friends, apart from being involved in the Sahabat Center group to make the stage show successful.
Adibah used to perform with Sahabat Center, of which I am also a member of the group. Every time I participate in the program, we always greet each other and we have many contacts in the program.Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil on Adibah being a very loving, likable and easy person to make friends with.
A sad day for Malaysians. She painted the entertainment industry with colours we’ve never seen before & never failed to bring smiles to everyone who knows her. I can’t believe this. You will be so dearly missed @adibahnoor إِنَّا ِللّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رٰجِعونَ pic.twitter.com/JdC1f3cVSm— YUNA (@yunamusic) June 18, 2022

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