[Watch] Woman Cries When Forced To Buy Expensive Flight Ticket To Sabah

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Flight fares to and from Sabah or Sarawak have been skyrocketing, and many people have voiced out about the matter.

These expensive flight fares have priced out many people, especially students, who want to fly home to Sabah and Sarawak from the peninsular.  To make it worse, ticket prices go higher during festive seasons.
Recently, a woman who wished to fly to Sabah cried because she couldn’t afford to buy another ticket after missing her connecting flight.
TikTok user Abby (@abbywhooo) shared her heartbreak in a video and explained what happened.
Abby usually flies directly to Sabah from Penang but this time, she had to buy a transit ticket to KLIA because all the direct flights were sold out.
However, the flight from Penang to KLIA was delayed. She cried throughout the whole flight knowing that she would miss her flight to Sabah from KLIA.
She had no choice but to try to purchase a new ticket to get back to Sabah. Sadly, only Malaysia Airlines (MAS) tickets were available and they cost RM1,000 and above.
She called her mother for advice and asked what she should do. Amid her heartbreak, her mother sent her an encouraging message.
No issue, just proceed. Don’t stress. Money can be found any time. What’s important is for you to reach home safely.Abby’s mother sent in SMS
Rintihan orang Sabah & Sarawak yang bekerja dan belajar di Semenanjung. Sampai menangis sis ni sebab terlepas flight pic.twitter.com/5YtuSKN8zo— Pemburu Tiket Murah (@pmbrutiketmurah) April 16, 2023
Netizens sympathised with Abby and those who were in her shoes before knew how it felt. They said they didn’t have many airline choices during festive seasons and had to put up with exorbitant prices just to get home.
Other netizens said the airlines usually would replace the missed flight for free, especially if the previous flight was delayed. However, that might mean another round of waiting at the airport.
A few netizens urged Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the local airlines to look into the matter. They suggest allowing passengers like Abby to board the next flight on any airline with an extra RM50 fee to make it easier for travellers.
A netizen suggested that any East Malaysians studying or working in the peninsular should have at least RM2,000 as emergency funds for last-minute flight tickets.
Meanwhile, another person said the high prices are discriminatory towards Sabahans and Sarawakians although they are also Malaysians.
Hopefully, a better solution can be drawn up to rectify this longstanding issue.
Raised flight fares akin to daylight robbery
Previously on April 2022, former Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin said local airlines raising the flight fares to Sabah and Sarawak during the festive season was daylight robbery.
Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew recently said airlines should increase flight frequencies to Sabah during the festive season to keep fares affordable.
It is high time for them (airlines) not to ignore East Malaysians, not just Sabahans who want to come home, not just Hari Raya but during other festivals. If you know your (airlines) flights should be full this time around, then you should think of increasing your number of flights. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew
She also pointed out that tourists would want to come to Sabah for the holidays, but the soaring ticket prices would turn them away.
I rasa nak nangis bila dia cakap susah jadi orang Sabah disini 🥺🥺🥺— anur (@Ano_hidayah) April 16, 2023
Betul. “Ssh oo jd org sabah disini” means dia tdk bnyk pilihan flight bila balik musim perayaan. Itu ja la pilihan yg dia tnggl. Transit. Itu pun gagal. Saya dlm situasi itu 20++ thn dulu. Lagi teruk. Bergantung MAS semata. Murah, balik. Mahal, nangis dlm bilik sorang2.— MrMrsHerna74 (@Herna_74) April 16, 2023
Kalau dia book directly under one airline, for example MAS, they’ll provide another free ticket if you some how miss your connecting flights. I was in this situation a couple of years ago. So, I feel you sista. Godspeed— Cholestrol Affiliated (@zee_yusoff) April 16, 2023
If dia ambil tiket MAS from Pen to Bkk in one booking. If terlepas MAS akn replace for free. But if different airlines. Definitely x blh replace. Should be if dffrnt airline kena ambil gap masa more than 6 hours utk selamat. Kmudian tiket on the spot utk prgi mana2 mmg mahal.— OnlyKojie (@kojie_yama) April 16, 2023
@anthonyloke dah bleh pakat bincang dgn @airasia @MAS @malindoair mana2 passenger yg terlepas flight naik je lah next flight (last flight of the day pun ok – kumpulkan passenger yg delay ni) naik mana2 company flight n charge extra rm50 je. Simple idea for humanity. RT plss— ђâ๓๓äɭ 🇵🇸🇲🇾 (@Pokokpangkal) April 16, 2023
Setiap sabahan yang stay di semenanjung ni kena at least ada 2K lah emergency fund untuk beli tiket flight balik ja in case ada emergency kena beli last minit.— SMR (@Ripsody) April 16, 2023
Sis… sedihnyaaaa 😭 mahal gilaaa tiket lagi lagi mas.. ni transit rm 800, balik KK lagi rm 600++ 😭 nonsens do diorang ni— Liena ✨ (@noraxliena) April 16, 2023
seriously syarikat penerbangan ni. semua nak markup harga kaw kaw dekat rakyat sabah sarawak yang nak balik kampung sendiri. especially perayaan kot. negeri masih dalam malaysia tapi kena tindas macam rakyat luar negara.— ✧ (@ouhsunshine) April 16, 2023
Dari zaman belajar sampai sekarang nak balik raya mesti spend RM1k++. Dah mcm nak pergi luar negara pulak. Sabah sarawak ni mmg anak tiri kan. Korang jgn ckp beli la awal2. Ingat senang ke nak adjust cuti apa semua. Sabah sarawak ni dlm malaysia je apehal tiket mahal nk mampus— ElisOsman✨ (@elissssssss_) April 16, 2023

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Secondary School Kids Being Immature Online Have Netizens In A Fit

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Malaysians weren’t too pleased by the, let’s call it, immature antics of several secondary school teenagers who were caught misbehaving on camera.

In one video that received viral attention on social media, a teen was accused of “chasing clout” for having thrown away his school textbooks over a bridge and into a river.
Seen complete in his white and green uniform and backpack, the teen was reprimanded for polluting the river besides disrespecting what netizens feel to be tomes of knowledge.
Others also accused the teen of being wasteful with items that could have been, in their own words, resold, donated or recycled.

Another episode of youth angst also managed to raise criticism online when two other teens were caught fashioning undesirable messages on their school uniforms.
Images shared on social media saw the teens riding motorcycles while having graffitied, the world “fu*k” and “fu*k teacher” in bold letter on the back of their shirts.
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Netizens had accused the teens of being disrespectful, with some believing the act also diminishes a memory which many hold dear – as it’s been a longtime tradition for some to have their school uniforms stained with autographs and notes from friends and teachers before graduating, like how you would sign a yearbook.
The teens’ unsavoury language had even caught the attention of the Malaysian Muslim Teachers’ Association (iGuru) who wanted them disciplined for their actions.
Their actions were rude, immoral and reflect a generation that lacks spiritual values.iGuru President Mohd Azizee Hasan via Harian Metro
While these actions do show a lack of wisdom, considering what our students were put through during the 2020 pandemic-riddled school semester, it’s in this writer’s opinion that it might be best not to use them as an example to pass judgment on an entire generation for being rash in their youth.
Especially since the phrase “Kids these days, I tell you…” was probably said about our generation at some point, regardless of which generation we belong to.

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Shop For Groceries The Easy Way With These 4 Smart Solutions

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Let’s be honest, shopping for groceries can be quite a daunting task for some of us. Especially for the peeps who still don’t know the difference between scallions and spring onions 😭

Between preparing a list of items to buy, making a trip to the store, going down aisle after aisle in search of that one specific thing you need, and waiting in long lines at the checkout counter — things CAN get a little tedious at times.
And ever since the “new normal” came around, most people probably prefer not to make that physical grocery run and be in a crowd of strangers for far too long.
This is why hypermarkets like Lotus’s Malaysia are doing their best to provide customers with a delightful “phygital” shopping experience both in-store and online.
“It is our vision to increasingly delight our customers with greater convenience and a more personalized shopping experience,” quipped Lotus’s Malaysia President Kenneth Chuah.
Lotus’s Malaysia President Kenneth Chuah together with Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi and KPDNHEP Secretary-General Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad at the official opening of Lotus’s Ampang.(Credit: Lotus’s)
After having completely taken over 62 former Tesco stores across the country, Lotus’s is now focused on tinkering with technology to deliver everyday smart delights to everyone.
With the advancement in information technology, we will be better equipped with data to understand our customers’ needs and customize promotions and rewards to individuals even within the same household for a more personalized shopping experience.Lotus’s Malaysia President Kenneth Chuah.
So here are four ways how Lotus’s is leading the charge in “phygital” shopping to make our lives as consumers a little better:
1. Lotus’s app
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Why go to the trouble of physically walking into a store when all it takes is a few taps on the phone?
The Lotus’s mobile application provides consumers with the convenience of purchasing whatever they need through an easy and intuitive one-stop digital platform that also rewards them with every single purchase they make.
Simply fill your online shopping cart with all the necessary goods that you need and have groceries delivered directly to your location or packed and ready to be picked up at a Lotus’s store of your choice.
The Lotus’s app also conveniently tracks and remembers your shopping habits to provide customers with special promotions, discounts and rewards that are automatically catered to you — so you don’t need to be flicking through those coupons and promo codes to enjoy great savings.
And to make things even more convenient, Lotus’s selection of products are also available on other online marketplaces like Lazada, Shopee, Happy Fresh and Foodpanda, ensuring that you’d always have a way to get your groceries whenever you need them.
2. MyLotus’s loyalty program
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By combining both its loyalty program and e-commerce platform into a single app, those who shop at Lotus’s don’t have to go through the trouble of carrying around those easy-to-lose membership cards to make the most out of their purchases.
The MyLotus’s loyalty program comes already integrated into the Lotus’s mobile app, allowing customers to instantaneously collect points and redeem their rewards online or in-store.
These points can then be used to offset purchases made at Lotus’s so customers can enjoy even more savings when they shop.
And just in case you forgot to bring your phone along when you shop in-store, MyLotus’s loyalty program members can conveniently collect and redeem their points simply by providing the cashier with their phone number that’s registered to their account, on the spot.
Members will also have access to special discounts, promos and vouchers that non-members would totally miss out on.
3. Scan & Shop
(Credit: Lotus’s)
Although it’s definitely easier to shop online, it can’t be denied that getting a grip on the things you want to buy and placing it into a shopping cart provides a rather different satisfaction altogether.
But sometimes it can be difficult to track down your spending and not go over your shopping budget when you’re wandering wide-eyed through the store.
This is why Lotus’s handy Scan & Shop companion application makes the perfect shopping partner to have on your grocery run.
This app allows shoppers to scan each item they’re purchasing with their phone cameras and automatically record and list down each individual item and the amount that they’re spending as they go.
There are also dedicated lanes for Lotus’s Scan & Shop customers to provide them with a quick and easy checkout at the end of their grocery run.
And for those independent shoppers out there, you can also enjoy a fast and safe fully cashless shopping experience at Lotus’s self-service checkout counters available at 28 Lotus’s stores nationwide.
Simply bring your trolley over to the counter and conveniently check yourselves out by paying with a range of methods including debit and credit cards as well as e-wallets like Boost, kiplePay, GrabPay, Alipay, MCash, MAE, ShopeePay, Touch ‘n Go and UnionPay.
4. Vending machines
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Currently available at around 10 different locations nationwide, and with more OTW, Lotus’s line of vending machines gives shoppers a quick and easy way to stock up on snacks and supplies without the hassle of having to walk into a store.
Each vending machine will be stocked full of goodies ranging from Lotus’s own-brand products and other customer favourites depending on consumer needs and the location of the machine itself.
The machine also utilises cashless and contactless payment methods making shopping fast, easy and most importantly, safe.
(Credit: Lotus’s via Facebook)
Lotus’s hypermarkets are now available in 64 locations across Peninsular Malaysia and provide delivery services in the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Ipoh.
Be sure to download the Lotus’s mobile app and the Scan & Shop app on your phone’s application store to make the most of your shopping experience and either shop online or head on to a Lotus’s hypermarket near you today!

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M’sian CRA writer QUIT; was offered 90% less payment than male co-writer

Remember Adele Lim? She’s the Malaysian writer currently working on Disney’s latest Southeast Asian inspired story “Raya and the last Dragon”, who was also one of the writers for Crazy Rich Asians (CRA).
Adele Lim at the premiere of Crazy Rich Asians in Hollywood.
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Well, turns out Adele will no longer be writing for CRA because of a pay disparity.
Adele reportedly declined to tell reporters the specific figures, but according to sources she was offered $110,000-plus (~RM459,000), while the other co-writer, Peter Chiarelli was offered something between $800,000 to $1 million (~RM3,342,000 to RM4,177,000).
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Apparently, the salary quotations were industry-standard established pay range based on experience.
Peter Chiarelli is an experienced feature film writer who became widely known for his work on The Proposal (2009) (remember that Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynold’s movie?).
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Adele, on the other hand, is a veteran TV writer who had never written a feature film before Jon M. Chu hired her to work on the screenplay for CRA.
However, Adele didn’t think the disparity was fair either way.
“Being evaluated that way can’t help but make you feel that is how they view my contributions.”
 Adele Lim via The Hollywood Reporter
According to Adele, women and people of colour are often considered as ‘soy sauce’ in the American entertainment industry – hired to sprinkle culturally specific details on a screenplay, rather than being credited with doing substantive work of crafting the story.

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Adele had initially quit from the deal last fall, but Color Force, the production company behind CRA, came back to her with a new offer five months later, after they failed to find another writer of Asian descent to replace her.
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This time around they offered her an amount closer to Peter Chiarelli’s salary, who had apparently volunteered to split his fee with her.
Adele turned it down anyway.
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Her reasons why are pretty on point:
“Pete has been nothing but incredibly gracious, but what I make shouldn’t be dependent on the generosity of the white-guy writer,
“If I couldn’t get pay equity after CRA, I can’t imagine what it would be like for anyone else, given that the standard for how much you’re worth is having established quotes from previous movies, which women of color would never have been [hired for]. There’s no realistic way to achieve true equity that way.”
 Adele Lim via The Hollywood Reporter

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We’re half disappointed that our Malaysian representative won’t be involved in the next two CRA films, though we completely understand and respect her reasons for not being involved.
Though, admittedly, her move to turn down such a large sum of money to stick to her values is definitely praise-worthy.
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Angry ‘Utagha’ man goes off on a rant about stagnant wages in Malaysia

Is the Malaysian economy in shambles? We aren’t economists so we wouldn’t really know. But it sure feels that way doesn’t it?
Turns out, a lot of Malaysians feel this way too. Especially this man who went off on a Twitter rant about it.

So 19 tahun lepas nasik goreng harganya RM1.50-RM2 and gaji kebiasaannya rm1500-2000. Sekarang pulak nasik goreng harganya RM5-RM6.50 patutnya gaji RM5000-6500 la kan? Entahlah aku ni bodo matematik, tapi aku rasa harga barang ja dok naik tapi gaji masih ikut takuk lama kan?
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“So, 19 years ago fried rice cost RM1.50-RM2 and median salary was RM1,500-RM2,000. Now, fried rice costs RM5-RM6.50. So, median salary should be RM5,000-RM6,500 right? I don’t know. My math is bad. But I feel like the cost of things keep rising while salary remains the same”
We have no idea what is going on in Twitter user Si Injang’s (@InjangNation) life. But, man do we #relate!

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Lepaihtu kita dituduh tak pandai manage duit, generasi pemalas, sedangkan si tua kutuk ni semua yang kerja kerajaan gaji dengan gred dah tinggi-tinggi lepastu pemalas, tak pencen-pencen, takmau belajaq guna komputer, tolak tugas, rumah dengan kereta berbijik2
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“And then, we get accused of not knowing how to manage our finances. Meanwhile, the lazy generation, those old bad-mouthers, are all employed by the government, sitting in high positions. They don’t ever retire, they don’t want to learn how to use the computer, they just push their responsibilities onto others while they have houses and several cars.”

Kalau gaji kita dibayar setimpal dengan kenaikan harga barang sebenaqnya generasi kita tak perlu hidup merana sampai nak beli rumah susah, nak kahwin susah, nak beranak pun kena pikiaq kos dulu, tapi apa sudah jadi?
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“If our salary was paid according to the increase of the cost of living, our generation wouldn’t have to suffer until we can barely afford housing, getting married. Even starting a family has us thinking about the cost. But what has happened, exactly?”

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Harga rumah naik sebab harga barang naik, tapi sebenarnya bukan harga rumah yang tak masuk akai, tapi gaji kita yang tak masuk akai. Harga barang ikut tahun 2019, gaji dibayar macam tahun 2000 mana la tak gila. Org muda buat sampai 2,3 kerja pun masih tak cukup nak hidup
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“Housing costs have increased because the cost of materials have increased. But it’s not the cost of housing that’s illogical. It’s our wages that’s illogical. The cost of materials follow that of 2019, but our wages are paid like it’s still the year 2000. Why wouldn’t we be crazy? Young adults are working 2-3 jobs. Yet, we’re still living paycheck to paycheck.”

Setiap kali aku nampak motor grabfood atau food panda aku sentiasa terbayang betapa strugglenya generasi kita dek melayankan ketamakan dan kerenah generasi sebelum kita. Kita nak beli rumah sebijik pun tak mampu, generasi sebelum rumah utk anak sorang satu, sewakan kat kita satu
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“Every time I see those GrabFood or foodpanda delivery guys, I always think about how our generation struggles to entertain the greed and whims of the generation before us. We can barely afford to buy one house. Yet, the generation before us can buy one house for each of their kids, plus one more to rent out to us.”

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Maka benarlah bak kata Mahatma Gandhi
â€œThe world has enough for everyone’s needs, but not everyone’s greed”
Kalau kita dapat kemewahan dan bayaran yang setimpal mcm generasi sebelum kita, tak perlu pun kita struggle buat sampai 2,3 kerja semata2 nak survive
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“Therefore, Mahatma Ghandi was right.
“The world has enough for everyone’s needs, but not everyone’s greed”
If we had the luxury and appropriate wages like the generation before us, we wouldn’t have to work 2-3 jobs just to survive.”

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Tak logik sebenaqnya nak hidup tahun 2019 gaji RM1500. Tak logik tapi masih wujud dan itulah hakikat dan realiti kehidupan kita sekarang. Kalau yang gaji 3-4k pun rasa terjerut, bayangkan yang 1500 tu. Makan apa la wei. Belum kira sakit demam lagi.
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“It’s really illogical to live in 2019 with a salary of RM1,500. It doesn’t make any sense, yet this is the reality of living in these times. Those earning RM3-4k already feel the pinch, imagine those earning RM1,500. How do they feed themselves. And we haven’t even included the cost of medicine yet.”

Orang muda takkan boleh survive selagi yang memerintah adalah golongan tua kutuk yang masing-masing dah selesa atas takhta dibiayai account empuk masing-masing. Harta depa, sembilan belas keturunan makan pun belum tentu habih. Gaji kita, seminggu pun dah nak dekat habih.
â€” Si Injang (@InjangNation) July 1, 2019

“Young adults will not survive as long as those who lead us are the old bad-mouthers who are sitting comfortably on their throne, funded by their fat bank accounts. Their wealth would last at least nineteen generations below them. While we’re at the brink of our salary after just a week.”

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Twitterjaya was like #PREACHBROTHER!

Org lama ckp:
“ah kau, baru kja, pengalaman takda demand lebih..
Kami dlu kja gaji kecik jgak. Dulu mana ada kerja gaji 1.5k – 2.5k.. Aku tau la aku kerja lagi lama dri kau..
Gaji 2k tak syukur. Hidup jugak kan”
Padu sial kna. 🤦♂ Dia ingt skrng 2k bole senang ke. Haha
â€” Ù‡Ø´Ø§Ù… [ Biskut Kering ] (@_pencil_kayu_) July 1, 2019

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â€” Najaa Jonit (@Najaa_Jonit) July 1, 2019

Betul la. Boleh tak kerajaan buat rule baru. Umur 45 pencen, tapi dah ada aset, rumah and kenderaan. Duit simpanan ada dlm bank. Dapat la anak muda kerja. Betul la. Ni dah makin tua makin banyak pulak hutang siap tukar2 kereta. Mana tak mau pencenya. Hmmm
â€” DeeNad (@aretul90) July 1, 2019

Emas hari ni rm190 1gram, dulu rm30 1gram. Duit tiap tahun susut nilai, gaji sama jgk dari dulu 🤣 pastu org tuaÂ² kata generasi sekarang tak tahan susah. Zaman dia bawak 50sen dalam poket pun dah kenyang boleh la sembang. Sekarang rm5 belum tentu dapat
â€” WMZ (@ZaimNazmy) July 1, 2019

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Two Schools Have Shut Down Due To Covid-19, MOE DG Says Exams Will Still Go On

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Two schools have been ordered to close temporarily due to recent Covid-19 infections involving both students and teachers.

So far, one school in Terengganu and a Form Six college in Melaka have been affected based on reports.
READ MORE: Here’s The List Of Covid-19 Cases In Learning Institutions Based On Official Sources
Terengganu
The state’s Health Department (JKNT) has directed Sekolah Kebangsaan Sultan Sulaiman 1 to close for 14 days until February 5 after eight teachers were confirmed positive for Covid-19.
State Health Director, Dr Nor Azimi Yunus, when confirming the matter, said the closure was done in accordance with Section 18 (1), (d), Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 332) to prevent epidemic infections.
Melaka
Tun Fatimah Form Six College (KTE) in Durian Daun, Melaka was ordered to close immediately for a week starting today, after a male teacher was confirmed positive for Covid-19.
EXCO in the Chief Minister’s Department (Education, Higher Education, Technical, Vocational, Science and Innovation), Datuk Noor Effandi Ahmad, said the closure until January 28was to enable sanitation work to be carried out at the college.
He said, all Form 6 teachers and students of the college involved who are also in close contact with the teachers have been instructed to undergo quarantine at their respective homes until contacted by the Central Health District (PKD) Melaka Tengah.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry (MOE) are not postponing major examinations, but will arrange separate sessions for Covid-19 positive candidates or those placed under quarantine.
It’s reported that the exams are scheduled to begin in February.
Education Director-General Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim said that the affected candidates are allowed to sit for the exams after they’ve recovered from the illness or have completed their quarantine period.
The quarantine period is 14 days and the examinations are usually held longer than that. So, when they have recovered, the candidate can sit for the other papers which are ongoing and the ministry will arrange different sessions for the missed papers.Education Director-General Datuk Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim

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Sarawak’s New Requirements For Entry From Sabah & Labuan Starts TODAY

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Those entering Sarawak from Sabah and Labuan are now required to download and fill in their details in the ‘EnterSarawak’ app on their phones and include their Covid-19 test results before the travel date, according to reports by Bernama.

The decision was made by the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) which said that decision was made as Covid-19 cases continue to climb in Sabah.
Visitors will be given a limited five-day entry pass in the states and the visitors should attach their return ticket along with the entry pass.
They are also required to attach their real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test results at least three days before their travel date or they will be barred from entering.
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As for Sarawakians, permanent residents and visa pass holders of the state, they will also need to download the app and fill up their particulars at in the same app.
They would also have to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine, wear a wristband and undergo RT-PCR test on the second and 10th day.
Frequent travellers between Sabah, Labuan and Sarawak would need to apply for a special pass from any of the divisional disaster management committees in the state.
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They will have to take the RT-PCR test every two weeks and failing to do so will result in the cancellation of their pass.
All citizens and foreigners who wishes to enter Sarawak must declare if they have been in Sabah or Labuan in the last 14 days. If they make a false declaration, action can be taken under the State Protection of Public Health Ordinance 1999.Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee via Bernama
EnterSarawak is available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

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Another Free YES Altitude Android Phone Spewed Flames

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YTL Communications said it was a rare incident but another lithium ion battery pack in a YES Altitude 3 smartphone given out as a part of the Jaringan Prihatin Programme burst into flames.

The first incident was reported in Gombak when a 9-year-old boy was using his YES Altitude 3 for his online classes. According to a statement by YTL Communications to Malay Mail, the phone involved in the incident was still functional after the battery was replaced.
The second incident happened in Temerloh. The phone was said to have been left charging using an older third-party charging cable after a two hour online class and left inside a shirt pocket that was hanging on the wall.
My sister punya dh selamat dah. Masa tengah charge kot meletop. pic.twitter.com/d4g2YayW8A— نج🇵🇸🇲🇾 (@najmi_fatin) June 17, 2021
YTL Communications confirmed that the batteries in the phones involved in the two incidents were fully compliant with all the pertinent international health and safety certifications including CE (Conformitè Europëenne).
While the boy in the first incident was gifted a Redmi Note 10 by Xiaomi, the teachers and the community got together and bought the girl in the second incident a Vivo Y12s smartphone.
The boy in the first incident was also given a replacement YES Altitude 4, an upgrade, by YTL Communications, but after what happened his aunt noted that they are afraid to use the device.

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Umno Will Support Unity Government NOT Led By Perikatan Nasional

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In a late night statement following the conclusion of its Supreme Council meeting, Umno said it will support the decree of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for Barisan Nasional (BN) to support a unity government not led by Perikatan Nasional (PN) to ensure the formation of a stable and prosperous government.

Statement by Umno Secretary-General Datuk Ahmad Maslan
The meeting last night was chaired by Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan in the statement said the Supreme Council took note and pored over the details of the discussions between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) as well as PN.
The Supreme Council had also decided to continue supporting Ahmad Zahid as Umno president and BN chairman. This was amidst calls for the Bagan Datuk MP to step down from leading the party.
Apart from that, Ahmad announced that the Umno general assembly would be held from 21 December to 24 December this year.
Meanwhile, Umno vice president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein this morning denied a news report that PN had made an offer for him to become the prime minister.
“Many have been sharing this article, I would like to clarify that this allegation is false.
“I was not involved in any discussion, whether with Perikatan Nasionall or Pakatan Harapan. I was also not offered any posts,” he said on Facebook.
In the news report he shared by a Malay daily, it cited another unnamed report of PN allegedly agreeing to support it should Hishammuddin, who is also BN treasurer-general, be appointed as the 10th prime minister.
Hishammuddin is among the BN leaders who had been vocal from the start about his opposition if BN were to work with PH to form a government.

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Good Folks, Good Music, And All For A Good Cause: Nada Gives!

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The Nada Music MY community began as a virtual open mike stage for Malaysia’s unsung talents. Since its inception, it has changed the lives of many aspiring musicians by giving them a chance, rekindling their passion, and creating a community of like minded people .

READ MORE: Nada Music MY – A Gathering Of Malaysia’s Unsung Talents
Tonight, Nada Music MY looks to give back, raise awareness, and raise funds for charity by holding its first ever NADA GIVES virtual concert.
To watch, just click Zee Avi’s YouTube channel on Saturday, 31 July, at 9 pm. It is totally free.
However, if you are inclined to support them, you can contribute to the Suka Society and Kuching Food Aid using the QR code that will be on display during the event.
The musicians
For those who still need convincing, here is the amazing line-up:
Brendan de Cruz’s passion for music is evident in the soul of the songs he writes and performs. Even the pandemic could not stop him from producing EPs and Singles.
READ MORE: Brendan De Cruz Releases ‘Get It On’ Featuring Adam Imanullah
Zee Avi is the world famous Sarawak-born singer-songwriter known for her smooth vocals and old soul music. She brings her infectious energy wherever she goes. Zee is also one of the founding members of Nada Music MY.
Az Samad is a teacher at heart, a maestro with the guitar, and a legend in the music industry. Currently he is developing online guitar courses in Malay to help guitarists develop their skills from beginner to pro.
Yi Wen, at only 20, is a Nada Music MY alumni, music producer, loves the technical side of audio, and sings.
Cica made an impression when she first appeared on Nada Music MY. But, little did the community know that this talented singer songwriter has a story to tell.
READ MORE: The Story Of Khadijah Cooke
Santosh Logandran is no stranger to the Malaysian music scene. From his days with the Nadir music collective to his latest single, the musician and award winning composer has been a prominent figure in the local music circuit.
Russell Curtis is an independent singer-songwriter, music maker, and performer best known for his soul, funk, pop, blues, and country. He was also the only Malaysian to perform at the Kansai Music Conference in 2017.
Lyn Wen, another Nada Music MY alumni, is a 21-year-old still-experimenting-singer songwriter who currently writes music based off either her experiences or a friend’s ranting session.

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Bye-bye Jakarta! Confirmed: Indonesia moving their capital to Borneo

In case you didnâ€™t hear, Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced
back in April that they will be changing their capital city, shifting away from
the congested streets of Jakarta.

Screenshot from Google Maps

He then took to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to ask millions
of Indonesians for suggestions on the new capital.
Now, a mere 3 months later, Jokowiâ€™s taken to Twitter again to make the big announcement of the capital change.
Indonesiaâ€™s new capital city will be in Kalimantan, Borneo!

Ibu kota negara kita akan pindah ke Pulau Kalimantan. Letaknya bisa di Kalteng, Kaltim, atau Kalsel.
Segala aspeknya sedang dikaji mendalam sehingga keputusan nanti benar dalam visi ke depan kita — visi besar berbangsa dan bernegara untuk 10, 50, 100 tahun ke depan. pic.twitter.com/K9TAHrL8P1
â€” Joko Widodo (@jokowi) August 8, 2019

Whooo! So our Sabahan and Sarawakkian brothers will soon have an exciting new addition to their island.
According to Jokowiâ€™s Tweet, the new capital is a toss-up between Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan or South Kalimantan. Meaning, theyâ€™re still deciding a new capital city lah.

Screenshot from Google Maps

Why is Indonesia moving the capital city?

Pic Credit: Amino

Long story short, Jakarta is sinking.
According to BBC, the 10-million strong city is the worldâ€™s fastest-sinking city. In fact, itâ€™s sunk 13 feet (around 3.9 metres) in the last 30 years!
This Is Fine Life RN GIF from Thisisfine GIFs

Coupled with the rising sea levels, Jakarta is in a very dangerous position with researchers speculating that the city could be underwater by 2050.
But the idea of moving the capital away from Jakarta has been floating around since the nationâ€™s independence in 1945. It’s just finally happening now.
Bye-bye Jakarta?
Wellâ€¦ kindaâ€¦

Jakarta

Moving a capital city is a herculean task that requires a lot of time, research and careful planning. Jokowi estimates that it would take at least 10 years.
So Jakarta will be holding on to its capital crown for another decade at least.
Besides, the Indonesian government envisions it as the New
York City of Indonesia- the financial centre of Southeast Asiaâ€™s largest
economy.
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Thereâ€™s no word yet on how the move will be done or when it
will begin, but there are concerned replies to Jokowiâ€™s tweet on the forests of
Borneo.

Duh..berapa banyak lagi hutan yang mau di gundulin..
â€” juminten (@Gyoucancallme) August 8, 2019

Translation: Ouch â€¦ how many more forests do you want cleared â€¦

Apa urgensi pindah ibukota pak? Berapa lagi hutan yang harus di gunduli 😊😎
â€” Maudy Asmara (@Asmara_Maudy) August 8, 2019

Translation: What is the urgency of moving the capital, sir?How much more forest must be cleared?

semoga saja tidak membuat rusak hutan kalimantan dan tetap bisa sebagai paru-paru dunia.
bukan hanya keegoisan manusia semata.
â€” be (@komengtartor) August 8, 2019

Translation: Hopefully this doesnt damage the Kalimantan forest and it will still be able to be the lungs of the world.Not just for human selfishness.

Kita dukung pembangunan, tapi kita mengecam perusakan dan penggundulan hutan.
â€” Kelapa Muda (@Deggann) August 8, 2019

Translation: We support development, but we condemn forest destruction and deforestation.

According to World Wildlife Fund (WWF), about 56% of protected lowland tropical rainforests in Kalimantan were cut down between 1985 and 2001.

Pic Credit: WWF

WWF also says that Borneo forests are facing serious deforestation threats with blossoming palm oil plantations, logging, mining as well as illegal wildlife hunting and trade.
Until the Indonesian government makes it clear where the new capital will be and how much development they envision, thereâ€™s not much we know yet.
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Parks & Playgrounds In KL Closed To Public Throughout The MCO

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Public parks and playgrounds in Kuala Lumpur will be closed from 13 January onwards due to the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) explained that public parks, playgrounds and facilities managed by DBKL will be temporarily closed to avoid overcrowding and because people cant follow Covid-19 guidelines.
Based on our previous experience, many people failed to adhere to the standard operating procedure when we reopened the parks.DBKL Corporate Planning Director Khairul Azmir Ahmad via The Star
People are however still allowed to be around and outside the parks to jog, cycle or perform any recreational activities allowed by authorities during the MCO.
The DBKL website lists 14 parks under its jurisdiction;
Taman Botani PerdanaTaman Awam Bukit KiaraTaman Tasik TitiwangsaTaman Tasik ManjalaraTaman Tasik Metropolitan KepongTaman Metropolitan BatuTaman Tasik Datuk KeramatTaman Tasik PermaisuriTaman Bukit JalilTaman Rekreasi Pudu UluTaman Tasik Ampang HilirTaman Alam DamaiTaman Dusun BandarTaman Tasik Danau Kota

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All DBKL parks, playgrounds to close from Wednesday (Jan 13)


32YO Kelantan Man Gets 3 Years Jail For Exposing 3YO OKU Nephew To Meth And Heroin

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A 32-year-old trader was sentenced to three years jail term by the Kota Bharu Session Court after he pleaded guilty to exposing his three-year-old nephew to methamphetamine and heroin on 18 June.

The accused, Mohd Shahrizuan Alias, pleaded guilty as soon as the charges were read to him before Judge Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli.
According to the charge sheet, the accused had exposed the victim, who is also a disabled person (OKU), to methamphetamine and heroin, causing the victim to suffer from drug toxicity.
The offence took place at Kampung Sri Jaya, in Kuala Krai, Kelantan at 3pm on 18 June.
The accused was charged under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Children Act 2001 which is punishable under section 31 (1) of the same Act which provides for a fine of not exceeding RM50,000 or a prison sentence not exceeding 20 years or both.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Wan Nurul Hanini Wan Ahmad Shukry prosecuted, while the accused was not represented.
Wan Nurul Hanini urge for an appropriate punishment to be imposed taking into account the crime carried out by the accused.
Mohd Shahrizuan however requested for a lighter sentence to be imposed as he had to support his family and have two small children.
The court then ordered a three-year jail sentence from the date of the arrest and for the accused to be placed on a three-year good behaviour bond upon his release.
The accused was also ordered to undergo community service for 180 hours.
READ MORE: Meth Found In 3YO Kelantan Boy, Police Detain Kid’s Uncle
Mohd Shahrizuan was detained by the police on 20 June after doctors found a high amount of drugs inside the body of his three-year-old nephew, which left him in critical condition.
He had two days earlier taken his nephew to bathe at a river in Kampung Sri Jaya, Mahligai, Dabong, Kuala Krai.
The victim was stabilised after receiving treatment for a couple of days at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital.
READ MORE: Drugged 3YO Kelantan Boy In Stable Condition, Can Breathe Without Ventilator Now

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From Pink Pig To A Catfish In Seconds?!

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Would you be miffed if your birthday gift had been damaged or ‘transformed’ by your parents?

TikTok user @qissnaa shared how her mother had disapproved of her brand new pink, cotton pig plush toy.
But, the 21-year-old refused to listen to her mother’s advice and insisted on keeping the piggy.
And so the mother obliged, but not before cutting off the piggy’s nose and ears.
  @qissnaa #fyp #indonesia #FeelTheHIITSubwayMY #viral ♬ the psycho intro gone wrong ㅠㅠ – Arielle
The mother then sewed it with needles and thread, transforming the piggy into what she described as a catfish.
The young lady didn’t know whether to cry or laugh when she discovered it after returning from work one day.
According to @qissnaa, the piggy was a birthday gift from her friend, which is why she went against her mother’s advice to discard it.
Her friend had asked her to choose another doll when shopping for a birthday gift.
But, she fell in love with the piggy after holding it.
She may have lost the battle with her mom, but she won widespread support from netizens.
The TikToker’s sharing has gone viral with more than 600,000 likes and over 22,000 comments.
Her friends said she should have listened to her mom anyway as they would get her a replacement birthday gift.

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Penang MyKuali White Curry Noodles Again Ranked Top Instant Noodle In US

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Penang-based MyKuali brand White Curry instant noodles have consistently topped global instant noodle rankings, shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Korea’s Shin Ramyun and Indonesia’s Indomie.

Now NY Mag has ranked it #1 Soupy Instant Noodles again, as judged by chefs and food writers.
MyKuali is solidly the top choice in the article.(Credit: The Strategist)
The Strategiest is NY Mag’s product-specific online publication. In this article, they rank instant noodles based under the category of Best Soupy Instant Noodles, Best Saucy (Dry) Instant Noodles, and Best Spicy Noodles.
To judge the noodles, they spoke to American food writers and chefs on their top choices.
MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodles was nominated by Lucas Kwan Peterson, a food writer for the Los Angeles Times, whose comprehensive “Official Instant Ramen Power Rankings” published in 2019 took Asia by storm as Asian instant noodles dominated top spots. (Although in the 2019 ranking, he listed the MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodles at #2 after Indomie Barbecue Chicken.)
In my experience, you can’t go wrong with instant noodles from MyKuali. I like the white Penang curry MyKuali.Lucas Kwan Peterson to The Strategist
 Thick, rich, and currysome!(Credit: MyKuali)
He also mentions that MyKuali noodles are easy to find online and at large chain-stores: In fact, according to The Strategist website, the Penang White Curry noodles are available at Walmart at $15 (around RM60) for a pack of 4. (This is quite ironic considering that it’s rather hard to find locally.)
MyKuali Penang White Curry noodles are the only Malaysian instant noodles to make the list.
As for the Best Saucy (Dry) Noodles, Indomie Mi Goreng flavour takes the top spot– but we already know of Indomie’s supremacy, don’t we?

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5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Made By Malaysians

Malaysians are a creative and innovative bunch, we have excelled in many fields from gaming design, visual effects, and some are even capable of creating Oscar-worthy movies.
But did you know that some of the things that we use every day and some times take for granted are also invented by our fellow Malaysians?
Here are five inventors and their inventions that you should be aware of:
1. USB Pendrive
Inventor: Datuk Pua Khien Seng
These guys.(Picture Credit: Wikimedia)
The Sekinchan-born Datuk Pua Khein Seng is responsible for the invention of the world’s first single-chip USB flash drive controller which was released in June 2001, a year after his company was established.
A USB flash drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated USB interface.
It is typically removable, rewritable and much smaller than an optical disc or a floppy disk.
He started a company called Phison Electronics Corp in 2000 in Taiwan which has shipped over 600 million controllers worldwide yearly and reached USD1.3 billion in sales revenue.
2. Simplas
Inventor: Haji Nayan Salleh
It is a contraption that turns waste from restaurants and turns it into biofuel.
Why don’t we have more of these?(Credit: MPC)
Simplas is a rectangle-shaped tank that traps and isolates solids, grease, fats, and liquids.
It’s made up of a suspended strainer basket and netted divider to trap all solids that managed to get through the pipes. It also has a T-trap that further avoids grease and fat from escaping into the pipes leading to the drains.
The grease and fats are then managed using a biotechnical method to treat grease and fats including used cooking oil to produce biodiesel, an environmentally friendly by-product and an alternative to petrodiesel.
3. Nehemiah Wall
Inventor: Nehemiah Lee
Have you noticed these when driving along the highway?
Walls that have hexagonal patterns(Picture Credit: Nehemiah Group)
The Nehemiah Wall is an invention of Malaysian engineer, Ir. Dr. Nehemiah Lee Chee Hai.
It is a type of reinforced soil system that is supported by steel bars and anchored by precast concrete blocks.
The front consists of modular hexagonal-shaped concrete panels that interlock which creates that distinct pattern.
Besides being able to save construction costs, it can also be built faster and is more durable than other types of walls.
The company has exported the technology to Singapore, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia and they have built over 2.2 million mÂ² of Nehemiah walls with varying heights, configurations and applications.
4. Silverfil
Inventor: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Fil-ing.(Picture Credit: Silverfil Dental)
Silverfil Argentum is the world’s first and only amalgam that has zero excess mercury upon setting. It has also been proven to have no evidence of genotoxicity.
Amalgam is used in dentistry to fill cavities caused by tooth decay.
Before the invention of the product, amalgams usually contain mercury that could lead to toxicity.
Also, Dr S. Radhakrishnan’s invention is environmentally friendly and the waste is easy to be disposed of as it is a non-hazardous waste, unlike different amalgams which contain excess mercury.
5. Automatic Egg Boiler
Inventor: Datuk Hew Ah Kow
We’re pretty sure you’ve seen one of these at your local kopitiam before.
Yes, this one.(Picture credit: Asian Inspirations)
It’s a detachable, 4-piece plastic ware that boils eggs.
The Kuala Pilah native had the idea when he was working deep in the jungles of Kelantan for a timber company in 1973.
Hew and his co-workers liked to eat half boiled eggs for breakfast, which turned out hard-boiled instead when they tried to make them.
To solve the problem, he invented the prototype of the first generation egg boiler, called the Egg-Matic.
Although he ended up selling the prototype, intellectual property, and ownership to a plastics manufacturer, Hew came up with the 2nd generation Egg-Matic that he sold himself.
Hew’s passion for inventions didn’t stop there, he also invented other things such as a rubber tapping knife with changeable blades, a deodorizing device for water closets, combined toothbrush and dental floss and even a brain-bending polygon logical toy.
We are certainly proud that these Malaysians are able to create ingenious inventions that puts the country on the map.

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Adabi’s new spicy ad involving two current issues is dividing the internet

For the past couple of days, the local internet sphere has been abuzz with halal certification and controversial politics.
In the midst of this commotion, a certain local spice company decided that they would not let the opportunity for some viral advertising go to waste by posting this:

Kami â€˜sumpahâ€™ serbuk kunyit kami halal. 😇 #adabiraya2019 pic.twitter.com/ghD25DooXN
— Adabi Consumer (@AdabiMY) June 13, 2019

The tweeted poster and caption is very kias-kias, so we arent entirely sure what theyâ€™re getting at.
However, if we were to take a wild guess, we’d say the “saya bersumpah, saya halal” part is throwing shade on the whole tapioca pearls in bubble tea halal issue.
FYI, bubble tea pearls are made from tapioca which comes from cassava, a type of root vegetable. Turmeric is also a type of root vegetable.
Meanwhile, the poster depicting a packet of kunyit (turmeric) sitting on an armchair refers to a recent confession video posted online of a man sitting in an armchair.
“Mengunyit” is a Malaysian slang word used to describe sexual relations between people of the same sex.

Adabi taking shots.. https://t.co/sBV6eCYuFJ
â€” The Green Quack (@haziqxvii) June 13, 2019

The tweet, which was posted aroun 2.30pm today, has since garnered 5.1K retweets – and the internet is divided.
On the one hand, many think that the tweet is insensitive and a cheap shot at the LGBT community and the people involved in the controversial political incident.

Adabi.
Tasteless.
As usual.
Reduced to using toilet humour referencing a derogatory term. https://t.co/IGZ28bT3uQ
â€” á´Šá´á´‡ ÊŸá´‡á´‡ 🇲🇾 (@klubbkiddkl) June 13, 2019

Yeah adabi trying to profit off of a slur toward LGBT isn’t my jam
â€” #RF8 Spesyel Investigator™ (@TheVisitorQ) June 13, 2019

Adabi taking a swipe at the #azmingate
They are really treading on thin iceAzmin is still the Minister https://t.co/znnH8stafx
â€” 🏵Cibai Lokter|Official Account🏵 (@CibaiLokter) June 13, 2019

What a cheap 2ay to promote such a well known brand. Marketing gone wrong. Sorry adabi, naik lori https://t.co/0f2skde3rj
â€” Ophievon (@gorgeouslyflawl) June 13, 2019

Is this Adabi or Ababi smh https://t.co/7ggIDxv7zz
â€” Sam ♌ (@ydx08) June 13, 2019

On the other hand, many netizens are commending the company for being able to relate their products with current issues and taking the pun light-heartedly.

Adabi just combined 2 current issues in this one advertising tweet. Marketing done right https://t.co/aGPlHOq7zL
â€” Hafidz Amiruddin (@hafidzamrdn) June 13, 2019

Phew, Adabi ads slayin’ the dirty politics and boba Halal certification straightaway, WE HAVE TO STAN. https://t.co/nXByPUlDqw
â€” Melisa (@meldoesnttweet) June 13, 2019

This ads sarcasm is powerful af 😂😂😂 Adabi loves make something trending as meme or sarcasm https://t.co/bpK6JW3sUU
â€” Not-Really Chloe Park (@Azwa_Rafizah) June 13, 2019

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Kancil Legend Has Fallen, Driver Caught By Police & Turns Out There’s TWO “Kancil Legend”

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With tales of the Kancil legend aka Kancil buruk returning back from the depths of the scrapyard, there was a glimmer of hilarity mixed with concern this April. However, it is with deep sadness that we report the legend has fallen (again).

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department (JSTP) confirmed that they have indeed arrested the owner of the legendary Kancil buruk in the early hours of Sunday morning (25 April 2021).
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department Chief Assistant Commissioner Zulkefly Yahya said that the authorities sprung into action following viral videos of the busted up car circulating on the video sharing platform TikTok.
Credit: @yazidismaill & @peanutbutternutella/TikTok
READ MORE: Legendary Kancil Buruk Is BACK! This Time With A New Paint Job In Kepong
Acting on the viral video, JSPT members detained the car in Bandar Metropolitan Kepong along with the 47-year -old driver whose address was in Bukit Koman, Raub, Pahang.Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department Chief Assistant Commissioner Zulkefly Yahya.
But here’s the kicker, turns out there’s TWO legendary Kancil buruk!
There’s not one, but TWO legends.(Credit: @JsptKL/Facebook)
The mystery driver has actually been chugging along the roads with two similarly disheveled Kancils, one in dark green and the other that’s got splotches of yellow.
Both vehicles did not have road tax, nor were they in any condition to be driven safely on the roads.
The (yellow) Kancil did not have road tax, did not have a roof and the front tire on the right side was broken. The green Kancil had a broken mirror on the left rear door.Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department Chief Assistant Commissioner Zulkefly Yahya.
JSTP confirmed that the driver did not have a driving license.
Both cars were impounded under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for not being fit to be on the road and endangering other users.
One of the Kancil buruk towed away by the authorities on 25 April 2021.(Credit: @JsptKL/Facebook)
The legend of the Kancil buruk
Besides the tale of the yellow beetle on Karak highway in the dead of the night, the Kancil buruk has been one of the most popular urban road myths in Malaysia – albeit with actual, physical proof.
Back in 2019, the legendary Kancil buruk held together by sheer will (or magic) gained new heights of virality as Malaysians all across the peninsular came together to share their tales of spotting the car in their neck of the woods. Unfortunately, the Kancil was soon taken away by authorities

But its reappearance in Kepong this rang alarm bells, with Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng voicing out concern for the driver himself as well as the safety for other road users.
The police and JPJ also know about the existence of this car, they also do not know what to do. My party planned to help, but we were a little stuck, not knowing how to give help to this brother.Lim Lip Eng, Kepong MP via Facebook.

With the Kancil buruk fallen once again, we hope that the driver gets the help he needs this time.

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ROAD TRANSPORT ACT 1987
Kancil ‘lejen’ sudah ditahan polis


MyRapid Has A New Cashless Payment App But Only Available On MRT Feeder Bus For Now

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The largest public transport operator in the Klang Valley, Prasarana, has developed a cashless payment app for use at its services, called myrapidTap.

That’s right, the new cashless payment appease developed together with Community Marketplace Technology Sdn. Bhd (CM Tech), and is -as Prasarana claims- “South East Asia’s first Mobility As A Service platform integrating transportation, lifestyle, payments and financial services.”
According to The Edge, Prasarana Group chairman Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman said that the myrapidTap application would provide an alternative payment mode for those using Prasarana-operated public services.
         View this post on Instagram           The mobile application platform release for ‘MyRapidTap’ South East Asia’s first, in collaboration with Prasarana Integrated Development Sdn Bhd (wholly owned subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia Bhd) has been postponed until further notice. First unveiled in July 2018, the ‘MyRapidTap’ prototype is the first and complete mobile application platform in South East Asia where it integrates transportation, lifestyle, entertainment, financial services and retail purchases. We plan to announce more details concerning the new release date once decided, and our goal of initiating cashless transactional activities as soon as possible remains unchanged. Find out more in the full video: https://youtu.be/J-61WA__Zlk A post shared by  Community Marketplace Tech (@cmtech.my) on Apr 17, 2019 at 6:19pm PDT
myrapidTap is set to begin its debut starting with the MRT feeder buses early next year.
Payments using the app is done via a QR-based e-wallet called RapidPay. Users can currently top-up myrapidTap via FPX while other top-up options including debit card, credit card and ShopeePay will be made available next year.
The app can also be used with existing My30 Unlimited Travel Pass, MyCity pass, Touch ‘n Go card and travel token to use Rapid KL’s public transport services, which include LRT, MRT, monorail, Rapid Transit buses and stage buses in the Klang Valley and Selangor.
Credit: @MyRapidtap/Facebook
Aside from the e-wallet, the myrapidTap app also comes with a journey planner.
However reviews of the app have been less than favourable with several teething issues cropping up, including problems with the journey planner.
Lowyat.net notes that the journey planner has since been removed temporarily from the app.
The tech news site also indicated that the app could be expanding to include eCommerce features such as in-app online shopping.
At the launch of myrapidTap , CM Tech CEO Herbert Poh expressed belief that the app could be a catalyst for economic development and business activities, as well as leveraging small and medium enterprises along the Rapid KL transport lines.
Launch ceremony of myrapidTap.(Credit: @MyRapidtap/Facebook)
The myrapidTap application can be downloaded on Google Play Store and Apple AppStore.
READ MORE: Genius Malaysian Created An AR LRT Route Map On His Touch ‘n Go Card To Make Commuting Easier

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Prasarana develops cashless payment app 'myrapidTap'
Prasarana Debuts myrapidTap Cashless Payment App; Limited To MRT Feeder Buses For Now


7 Reasons Why Penang Is The Ideal Location For Medical Tourism

International Living magazine’s Annual Global Retirement Index voted Malaysia as the Best Country in the World for Healthcare in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.
In 2018 Malaysia received 1.2 million medical tourists, up 14% from the year prior.
(Credit: Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council)
Hospitals here are known for being excellent at cardiology, oncology, fertility, orthopedics and cosmetic surgery.
While some may head to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur for treatment and recovery, 60% went directly to Penang.
Below are 7 reasons why.
(Credit: Malay Mail)

1. Cost
Patients Without Borders says international medical tourists seeking treatment in Malaysia can save between 65% to 80% on their medical costs, with only India coming in cheaper at 65% to 90%.
Other countries that are more expensive include Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, Costa Rica, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and Brazil.
(Credit: iMoney)
Currently, Indonesians make up about 60% of medical tourists in Malaysia, with the rest mainly from China and the Middle East.
This all shows that the cost of treatment in Malaysia is very very affordable.
However, even among local private medical institutions, the price of treatment at Georgetown Specialist Hospital is 10% to 20% lower.

2. High-tech facilities and wide-range of advanced treatments
While the cost of medical tourism in Malaysia might be lower than many countries, hospitals here still use cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)
Georgetown Specialist Hospital already has facilities for Internal medicine, Nephrology, Orthopaedics and spine treatment, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, general surgery as well as Endoscopy and Urology.

3. Accessibility
Coming to Malaysia for medical tourism does not require a special Medical Visa so if you’re one of the few countries that require a Visa to visit Malaysia, a normal Tourist Visa will do.
Furthermore, Penang has an International Airport (IATA code PEN) in Bayan Lepas with 7.3 million visitors passing through in 2017.
Penang International Airport in 2018. (Credit: Sayuti Zainudin/Malay Mail)
Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Wings Air and Thai Airways International are just some of the carriers that fly in and out of Penang.
You can catch flights to and from Medan, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta or Guangzhou among others.
Once you land in Penang, there are taxis and 3 bus routes into George Town which is just 16km (or 9.9 miles) away.
Also, the Georgetown Specialist Hospital is just 20 minutes to an hour from the terminal.
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)

4. Hospitality
Most Malaysians are bilingual with English being a commonly used language among locals.
Many Malaysians are even multilingual and are able to converse in Hokkien, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, or Tamil, along with English and Bahasa Malaysia.
This means there’s a good chance you, your doctors, and your nurses will be able to communicate with each other easily.
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)

5. Experienced and professional medical personnel
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)
As of 2018 there were some 50,000 medical doctors in Malaysia, around 6,000 of them Specialists and 1,000 more specialising every year.
Most of them are working in the private sector.
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)
For example, Georgetown Specialist Hospital has a Urologist, Nephrologist, Physician, Orthopaedic Doctor, Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Women’s Wellness Doctor, Anaeasthesiologist, Radiologist, Vascular Doctor, Oncologist, Radiotherapist, Chest Physician, and Cardiologist.

6. Medical tourism in Penang is booming
While Penang has already made great strides in developing and promoting medical tourism in the state, stakeholders aren’t sitting on their laurels.
Georgetown Specialist Hospital has 20 beds with plans to expand even further over the next four years already in the pipeline.
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)
In Phase 2 and 3 of the expansion there will be 300 beds for patients and another 100 rooms being added to accommodate patient family members wanting to stay close by.
Hospital chairman Datuk Dr Liong Men Long says the overall investment is roughly RM350 million.

7. Penang is already a significant tourist destination
Penang is a coastal state with a large tropical island which means many beautiful beaches to relax on as well as hiking trails and shopping malls for fitness buffs and shopaholics.
(Credit: Pixabay)
For the culturally inclined, there is also an active art-scene and murals hidden all around for you to discover and has a rich history due to 500 years of trade between the East and West.
(Credit: Pixabay)
And last but not least, Penang is also world-famous for its food and food culture, and is known as the Pearl of the Orient because of this.

So for those of you seeking comprehensive and quality healthcare services including preventive care, diagnostics and therapeutic care, Penang is clearly a great destination.
You can visit the Georgetown Specialist Hospital website to learn more about the services they offer.
We would also like to thank to their Management Team for giving us the opportunity to learn about the Hospital’s offerings and medical tourism scene in Penang.
(Credit: Georgetown Specialist Hospital)


Kind Man Killed By His Own Car While Helping A Stranger In Puchong

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A man was unfortunately struck down and killed by his own car while helping a stranger jump-start their own vehicle in Puchong.

65-year-old real estate agent Ricky Quah Seng Hwee suffered serious head injuries when he was knocked back by his own car door during an accident at a petrol station in Puchong Indah on Saturday (July 29).
During the incident, Ricky had assisted 67-year-old Malek Jamaluddin who was having car problems.
While trying to jump-start Malek’s car, Ricky was reportedly standing outside his own vehicle with one leg on the gas pedal, to rev up his car’s engine.
It was then that the car suddenly moved in reverse, knocking him unconscious to the ground.
Efforts to revive Ricky at the scene was unsuccessful. He later went into a coma before passing away on Sunday.
Devastated by what happened, Malek felt saddened and guilty for Ricky’s untimely death whom he referred to as a “kind man”.
However, some comfort was offered by Ricky’s family who apparently did not blame him for what had happened.
“My father drew his last breath helping a stranger as he always did. It’s so meaningful to my family,” said Ricky’s son, Steven Quah.

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30 Singaporean Vehicles Barred From Entering Malaysia Due To Their Low Fuel Levels

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About 30 Singaporean vehicles were ordered to turn back before entering Malaysia for having less than three quarter’s worth of fuel in their fuel tanks since the reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore borders on 1 April.

It was reported that 9,000 Singaporean vehicles had entered Malaysia since the beginning of this month.
According to WapCar, the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) had been actively monitoring the fuel levels of vehicles going into Malaysia, to prevent Singaporeans from taking advantage of cheaper fuel prices in Malaysia.
Inside its article, WapCar, citing a report by Mediacorp, highlighted that the low number of vehicles being ordered to turn back suggested that Singaporeans who take advantage of the cheap fuel in Malaysia are in the minority.
Yesterday, The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) stated that it is investigating two petrol stations in Johor Bahru for selling subsidized RON 95 fuel to foreign vehicles.
Read More: Petrol Stations In Johor Under Investigation For Selling RON95 To Foreign Vehicles
Several photos of drivers believed to be foreigners filling RON95 on their Singapore registered vehicles had gone viral on social media, prompting KPDNHEP to announce that it tracing the vehicles for further investigation.
The RON 95 is subsidized petrol which is reserved for locals only.
It is a violation of the government’s Supply Control Act to sell RON95 to foreigners.
Read More: Ministry To Take Action On Singaporeans Caught ‘Stealing’ Subsidized Petrol

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[Updated] GE15: Got Your Finger Inked? You’re In For A Treat This Election Day

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Voting is the responsibility of each eligible citizen in Malaysia. You get to set the future of your generation. You get to influence the future of your child’s generation. You get to be a voice that determines the politics of your country.

And, most important of all, you get free stuff!
Yeap, that’s what we Malaysians are all about.
This 19 November, if you’ve done your part for our country, you will be rewarded with discounts and promotions! Finally, something worthy to balance off that long waiting queue.
Just show them your inked finger and you’ll get free stuff!
Here are some deals and promotions given by F&B brands and other businesses on our 15th Election Day:
1. McDonald’s
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2. Starbucks
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3. Burger King
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4. Pizza Hut
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5. Sushi King
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6. ZUS Coffee
This 15% promo is only available on the Zus app with the code ZOMVOTEMSIA.
(Credit: ZUS Coffee)
7. Daboba
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8. Koi Thé
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9. Gong cha
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10. CU Mart
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11. MyeongDong Topokki
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12. Kenny Rogers Roasters
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13. Pop Meals
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14. Street Churros
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15. US Pizza
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16. Kopi Dua Darjat
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17. Kopi Saigon
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18. Ben Gong’s Tea
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19. Miyakori
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20. Ikea

21. Tealive
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22. Taco Bell
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23. Secret Recipe
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24. The Alley
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25. TGIF Fridays
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26. MarryBrown

27. Nandos

28. OldTown White Coffee
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29. Hokkaido Baked Cheesetart
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30. GSC
Marilah mari, mari mengundi~Lepas undi pi GSC, dapat popcorn free~ 🍿 pic.twitter.com/iFFuQ6Sja9— GSC Jom Hydro Run! (@GSCinemas) November 15, 2022
31. MyLaksa
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32. Cool Blog
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33. Low Sugar Lab
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34. Moonlight Cake House

35. Bean Jr
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36. Salad Atelier
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37. Pepper Lunch Malaysia
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38. Poptron.co
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39. Qrafoods
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40. Hoh Coffee
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41. Go Noodle House

Here are a few deals you can get from other businesses apart from F&B brands. You can make full use of your public holiday voting weekend to get a bit of fun while we wait for the results.
42. Beam Malaysia

43. Genting SkyWorlds
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44. Seri Pacific Hotel
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45. Socar
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46. Watsons
Watsons is also having a promotion this voting weekend (19 & 20 November).
Just buy RM20 worth of Watson’s items and enjoy 15% off selected items when you show your inked finger at the store. But what if you’re already home? Worry not, just check out their online store here and enjoy exclusive GE15 promos.
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For more info visit Watson’s website here.
For those who’ve done postal voting and are left without an inked finger, may god give you strength… Kidding. Try coaxing the F&B outlets, saying you’re one of the early voters. Show a picture of the envelope too if you have one. Just the envelope, not the ballot – remember, your vote is a secret.
READ MORE: Democracy For Dummies: Vote Like A Pro During GE15
READ MORE: First Time Voting? Here’s Everything To Get You Started
READ MORE: GE15: Ismail Sabri Declares 18 and 19 November Special Holiday Nationwide
So, now that you’re eligible to get free stuff, what’s stopping you from voting? Go flex that finger! The index one, not the middle!

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This Award-Winning Experimental Guest-House Hotel In Sydney Was Actually Designed By A Malaysian

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A former convent turned into an experimental guest-house hotel in Sydney, Australia has been making quite the impression with three national-level awards in 2019 for its ingenious design. But what many may not know is that the Little Albion Guest House was actually designed by a Malaysian architect!

Meet Terence Yong, the Sydney-based Malaysian architect who has been creating beautiful buildings for nearly 20 years.
In an interview with a local blog Surry Hills & Valleys, Terence admitted that he has a burning passion for architecture that was sparked one day when he picked up an architecture magazine and chanced upon the image of a stunning house.
Then I became an architecture groupie. I love the detail of architecture, I get goosebumps when I see sexy buildings. When I see buildings that are finely detailed, simple, light, bright, airy and refined, that is an aesthetic that I like.Terence Yong to Surry Hills & Valleys.
With this newfound love, Terence began working with well-known architects in Sydney before setting up his own boutique firm in 2015 – Terence Yong Architecture – in Surry Hills where the award-winning Little Albion Guest House also stands.
Little Albion Guest House.(Credit: Terence Yong Architecture)
The heritage-listed former convent turned into an experimental hotel has been making news since its completion in 2018 as one of the most stunning luxurious hotels in Sydney and won the 2019 Workspace Awards (Hospitality), the 2019 Inaugural Paul Davis Hotel Design Award and the 2019 Hotel Management Awards (Best Hotel Interior Design).
One of the main reasons the exquisite structure gained such a unique standing is the home-like experience it offers as a hotel that also feels like a guest house, which in turn feels like someone’s home while inside a former school convent heritage building with construction that dates back to 1903.
The original convent structure from 1903 is a part of the hotel.(Credit: Crystalbrook Collection)
The building was transformed into a 35-room modern guest house in 2018, merging the original Victorian Gothic-style with new construction with 1920s and 1970s styles of interiors.
The bedroom inside the Little Albion.(Credit: Terence Yong Architecture)
According to Terence Yong Architecture, the design of the hotel was centred on celebrating the different eras that the 1903 former convent has gone through.
The bathroom mirrors even reflect the abbey-style windows of the convent.(Credit: Terence Yong Architecture)
With a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from Curtin University, Perth and a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning (Urban Design) from Sydney University, there’s little surprise that Terence has managed to skillfully convert the traditional structure into a rather modern space.
Grand staircase and bar area in the hotel.(Credit: Terence Yong Architecture)
But we can definitely expect more from the talented Malaysian.

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Sydney's newest boutique hotel 'Little Albion Guest House' joins Crystalbrook Collection
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Malaysian-born architect in Sydney wins awards for former convent-turned-hotel


UUM Issues Gag Order On Students, Promises No Cover-Up In Vinosiny’s Death

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On 21 May, 21-year-old S Vinosiny was found dead at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) campus in Sintok, Kedah. It was suspected that she died from electrocution in her hostel room.

Her father R Sivakumar, 56, lodged a police report against the university and called for a thorough investigation to find out if the building was properly maintained.
Sivakumar said the police must investigate whether the hostel has been inspected after it was left vacant for two years due to the movement control order.
Free Malaysia Today reported that the police have not confirmed the cause of death pending a post-mortem examination.
Sivakumar’s lawyer M Manoharan said they want transparency in the matter of Vinosiny’s death and believe UUM must be held liable for criminal negligence.

UUM issues a gag order
On 27 May, the university issued a gag order to ban students from speaking publicly or organising or attending any events about Vinosiny’s death as it’s still an ongoing investigation.
Malaysiakini reported that UUM has threatened to take disciplinary measures against students who violate the ban.
The gag order is aimed at forums and vigils organised by students to honour Vinosiny and demand justice.
A notice from the university reminded students to remain calm and not organise activities such as forums or dialogues, or make any statements or speculations about the case.

Details are still vague
Previously, the university has been accused of not being forthcoming with the circumstances of her death.
They were vague about the circumstances of her death, even to her father. When he asked if there was any indication that she was still alive, they told him she had died.
The doctor who performed the autopsy confirmed that the wounds sustained by Vinosiny pointed toward electrocution as the cause of death.
I told them that I want to know the real thing, and I want to know how my daughter died. They just asked me to wait for further investigation when the doctor himself had already told me the cause of death.Vinosiny’s father, R Sivakumar
The university assured the public that there would be no cover-up of her death. Six officers from the Energy Commission and the police had visited the hostel to investigate the incident.

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10 Baking Classes in the Klang Valley To Realise That Baker Dream Of Yours

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For those who love to bake or would like to bake, of course, our first step is to google the recipe and try it out ourselves right? But the cake that you tried to do doesn’t taste like the one you bought from a bakery? Well, you would need a lot more practice to reach that level.

But no worries, if you’re not confident with all the online recipes, you can try and opt for these physical baking classes near you in the Klang Valley.
This way, you can actually realise what you’ve been doing wrong and get some extra tips from the experienced person, one on one.
Here are some of the suggested classes that you might want to check out!
Classics
Cakes and cookies are one of the most beloved baked desserts out there, and the good news is that they’re easy to learn too!
Here are some classes to get you started:
1. Petit Four-4 Recipes
Petit Fours are small bite-sized confectionaries or savoury appetizers served before or after meals. You can learn how to bake this at My Weekend Plan. It’s a good class for you to learn four different recipes for beginners and intermediates in one go.
(Credit: MyWeekendPlan)
For this class, you can learn how to make four different recipes of Petit Fours which are Chocolate Moist Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Lemon Berry Cake, and Meringue Brownies.
MyWeekendPlan
Fee: RM500 (Private Class)
Duration: 3-hour class
Address: T3-26-03 Pusat Perdagangan Icon City, No. 1B, Jalan SS8/39, SS8, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
2. Korean Cake Class
If you’re up to trends with cakes, then you’ll know that cute minimalist Korean Cakes are the bomb right now. If you’re interested to bake and gift these to your friends and families, learn how to make them in a hands-on class at My Weekend Plan.
(Credit: MyWeekendPlan)
Learn how to make a small vanilla sponge cake and play with colourful whipping cream to make aesthetic Korean cakes.
MyWeekendPlan
Fee: RM500 (Private Class)
Duration: 3-hour class
Address: T3-26-03 Pusat Perdagangan Icon City, No. 1B, Jalan SS8/39, SS8, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. Chocolate Galore Baking Class
Are you into the Chocolate classics? Wanna learn how to whip up a few chocolate cakes that your grandma (maybe) used to make?
(Credit: At 19 Culinary Studio)
You can learn it at At 19 Culinary Studio in KL where they’ll teach you to make Chocolate Roulade with fresh cream and Chocolate Cake with feather icing this Saturday, 23rd April. You can also head on to their website to see what classes are in store in their April Calendar.
At 19 Culinary Studio
Fee: RM200
Duration: 2-hour class
Address: No.19 Jalan Dungun, Damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
4. Icing Cookies Class
Ever wondered how sugar cookies are made and decorated? You know, those little cream coloured cookies with icing decorations on top, carefully drawn by piping bags?
(Credit: MyWeekendPlan)
If you wanna know how to create these creative masterpieces, you can take an Icing Cookies Class at My Weekend Plan. There, you’ll learn to bake the cookies, make the royal icing, learn how to use the piping bag and decorate your cake with flowers, leaves and more.
MyWeekendPlan
Fee: RM500 (Private Class)
Duration: 3-hour class
Address: T3-26-03 Pusat Perdagangan Icon City, No. 1B, Jalan SS8/39, SS8, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
5. Cake Decoration Class
Okay let’s say you know how to bake marvellous and delicious cakes (wishful thinking), but you’re a bit lacking in the presentation department. That means, you’re just one step away from starting a cute bakery, you just need to polish off your decoration game.
(Credit: MBI College)
Don’t worry guys, you can take a professional cake decoration class at MIB college. Being a baking school, you can actually get a certificate on the many part-time classes they offer here. For the cake decoration, you can go on weekends for a total of five classes.
If you’re hesitant to join, you can always try their 5-day baking discovery program just to introduce you to the wonders of baking for an all in inclusive price of RM500.
MIB College
Fee: RM1450 for five-weekend classes
Address: MIB College (formerly Malaysian Institute of Baking) No. 11, Jalan 52/8, Pj New Town, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Bread and Buns
Getting tired of cakes? Try making different types of bread!
Check these suggestions out:
1. Bread Making Course
Of course, the bread-making process we’re talking about here is the professional crispy outer crust yet with a soft and fluffy inside kinda bread you see in bakeries. You can try to make those kinda breads in a bread making course in ABC Cooking Studio.
(Credit: ABC Cooking Studio / Facebook)
You can learn the key basic techniques and knowledge of bread making in a two-hour class for a span of eight sessions. Learn how to make 8 types of bread you can’t even pronounce. From Raspberry Streusel to Camembert Noix, you can choose what types of bread you wanna make according to their bread of the month choices.
You can also try their trial lessons for first-timers where you can learn to bake a cake or bread for two hours for the price of RM70 (weekdays) or RM95 (weekend).
ABC Cooking Studio
Fee: RM1280 for 8 lessons valid for 8 months
Duration: 2-hour classes
Address: There are two studios locations.
Pavillion Elite – Pavilion Elite Lot7.102, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Gardens Mall – Lot T-226, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, 58000 Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur
2. Unicorn Doughnuts Class
Why opt for ordinary doughnuts when you can learn to make Unicorn Doughnuts? You can learn to make these doughnuts at My Weekend Plan where the doughnuts here are baked.
(Credit: MyWeekendPlan)
You can learn to mix, bake, and decorate your own design of unicorn doughnuts. You’ll work with royal icing, buttercream decorations, smooth glazing, gum paste and more.
MyWeekendPlan
Fee: RM500 (Private Class)
Duration: 3-hour class
Address: T3-26-03 Pusat Perdagangan Icon City, No. 1B, Jalan SS8/39, SS8, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
3. Mantou Class (Steamed Buns)
Mantous are these soft Chinese steamed buns. They usually are plain but can also be filled with various fillings according to the baker’s creativity. You can learn to do all of those at My Weekend Plan.
(Credit: MyWeekendPlan)
In this 3 hour class, you can learn to make the dough for mantou and shape them into six cute designs.
MyWeekendPlan
Fee: RM500 (Private Class)
Duration: 3-hour class
Address: T3-26-03 Pusat Perdagangan Icon City, No. 1B, Jalan SS8/39, SS8, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Something Different From Other Cultures
Wanna try something else? Get creative with these Japanese and French desserts!
1. Japanese Wagashi Class (Mini Desserts)
If you don’t know what Wagashi means, it’s time for you to explore it in this class. Wagashi are traditional sweets in Japan like Mochi and more.
(Credit: ABC Cooking Studio / Facebook)
You can learn how to make these luxurious Japanese masterpieces at ABC Cooking Studio. There, they’ll teach you different techniques of shaping, wrapping, steaming and working with various ingredients to create these confections at home with simple tools and skills. You can learn to make Matcha Roll, Sakura Nerikiri, Ukishima and many more.
ABC Cooking Studio
Fee: RM1260 for 6 lessons valid for 12 months
Duration: 2-hour classes
Address: There are two studios locations.
Pavillion Elite – Pavilion Elite Lot7.102, 168 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Gardens Mall – Lot T-226, 3rd Floor, The Gardens Mall, 58000 Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur
2. Choux Pastry Class
Choux Pastry is a french delicate pastry dough that contains only butter, water, flour and eggs. The light pastry surrounds a large cavity which is usually filled with creams like the cream puffs and eclairs.
(Credit: MyWeekendPlan)
At My Weekend Plan, you can learn how to make three different shapes of choux pastries which are Eclairs, Paris-Brest and Craquelin.
MyWeekendPlan
Fee: RM500 (Private Class)
Duration: 3-hour class
Address: T3-26-03 Pusat Perdagangan Icon City, No. 1B, Jalan SS8/39, SS8, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Do note: Most of the private classes at My Weekend Plan are available upon request. So just hit them up and they’ll schedule the best time for you and your instructor to meet and start baking. Explore more of their classes here.
So there are some of the suggestions for physical baking classes in the Klang Valley.
You can bring your friend or family member with you there for more baking fun.

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[Watch] “Makcik Sanitizer” Sprays Everything In Sight, Netizens Applaud Her For Keeping Flood Centre Covid-Free

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As Malaysians faced what has been described as a “crisis within a crisis” with the advent of the pandemic and the recent floods, the country felt a lil’ safer knowing that a lone “makcik” was on patrol at a local flood relief centre – seeking to eliminate any infectious “bugs”.

Read More: Why You Should Be Afraid Of Mosquitoes & Flies, Especially After A Flood
A video shared by a flood-relief volunteer Nurulliana on Instagram captured footage of a woman who was hard at work sanitizing the relief centre.
Armed with one of those sanitiser spray guns, “Makcik Sanitizer” (as Nurulliana calls her) was seen busy spraying down and disinfecting almost everything and everyone there.
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The 38-second clip made Makcik Sanitizer an instant hero in the eyes of netizens.
Makcik sanitizer 😂😂😂😂 yang melayan pun semua comel siap pusing², iyekan ajela makcik haha. pic.twitter.com/VCQ36WAcVj— Aiyuri (@aiyuri_tissi) December 23, 2021
Many felt touched by the woman’s efforts to keep the area safe and hygienic for flood victims and those who came to help.
Funny & sweetAt least wif her effort able to ensure each & everyone is safe n soundHer caring is the most important & valuableAt the same time she enjoyed sanitizing everybody— Czar (@nverquestionme) December 26, 2021
Makcik giving Prof McGonagall vibes pic.twitter.com/feEmgdZMSW— Nawal NCD 🌸 | 👾 Vaxxed with Booster Cheatcode 💉 (@nawalnasaCD) December 25, 2021
So cuteee thank u makcik sanitizer Wo ai ni 😆😆— Aila Mandarin (@ailamandarin) December 26, 2021
We tip our hat to Makcik Sanitizer for once again proving that not all heroes wear capes! Some wear a tudung instead.

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Health DG Disappointed In Malaysians Breaking SOP While Raya Shopping

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Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is not happy with reports of people breaking standard operating procedures (SOP) while out Raya shopping.
During his daily Covid-19 conference, Dr Noor Hisham notes that there is an increase in shopping activities as Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches next week.
While he acknowledges that there are many businesses and customers that are compliant with the SOP, there are still a number of people who openly violate them at shopping malls, grocery stores and retail outlets.
Many netizens have shared images and videos of people who violate the SOP. This non-compliance deeply concerns the Health Ministry.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.

Punyalah sesak Shah Alam tadi ingatkan ada apa, rupanya orang ramai dah mula meniaga seperti bazar Ramadan, kemain meriah lagi macam² dijual, pengunjung pun ramai.Bila dah ramai sangat, penjarakan sosial pun gagal. pic.twitter.com/Yqcn6JIrn6— Cikgu (@Aweeff) May 18, 2020

The Health Ministry urges Malaysians to avoid shopping at places that are crowded, where social distancing cannot be carried out.
Dr Noor Hisham also reminds parents to not bring infants and young children out to shopping malls or crowded public spaces in order to protect them from the novel coronavirus.
While the number of cases are decreasing, we must remember that there is still a danger of Covid-19 infection in the community. Therefore, we must protect ourselves, our family and our community from the virus.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.

Last week, Dr Noor Hisham warned of the possibility of a second wave of Covid-19 infections in mid-June if Malaysians fail to adhere to the Health Ministry’s SOPs of social distancing.
This time range falls exactly two weeks after Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 23rd and 24th May. The incubation period of the novel coronavirus is believed to be up to 14 days.
As of 19th May, Malaysia has one new Covid-19 death, totalling to 114 deaths. Thirty seven new cases are also recorded today, bringing the national total to 6,978 cases where 1,218 are active.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 19 Mei Kes sembuh harian = 31Jumlah kes sembuh = 5,646Kes baharu positif = 37Jumlah positif = 6,978Kes kematian = 1Jumlah Kes kematian = 114Sebanyak 11 kes dirawat di ICU dan 6 daripadanya memerlukan bantuan alat pernafasan. pic.twitter.com/FHILKWouNy— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 19, 2020

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[Watch] Sikh Doctor Lectures In Bangsar Mosque, Causes Uproar

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Mosques usually invite ustaz or religious preachers to deliver lectures and talks.

However, the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque in Bangsar broke the norm when it invited a doctor of Sikh descent to deliver a talk on one Friday.
The doctor was invited to share knowledge about quitting smoking.
Netizens have been discussing it after a Twitter user @saifyakhtar posted a video clip showing the doctor, who was wearing a red turban, lecturing the congregation at the mosque.
Lectures in mosques is nothing out of ordinary, but usually the topics lean on religious values. Last Friday’s lecture reminds me of the golden age of Islam where mosques are also repurposed as a palace of knowledge.— Saify Akhtar 🇲🇾🇸🇬🇵🇰 (@saifyakhtar) April 11, 2023
@saifyakhtar said lecture topics in mosques are not unusual and are often based on religious values.
He noted that the lecture by a Sikh doctor reminded him of the glory days of Islam, where the mosque was also used as a place of knowledge.
The video went viral with 78,000 views and counting.
Opinions Divided
Netizens praised the mosque’s efforts to educate its congregation by inviting a non-Muslim to deliver his talk there.
They also hope the experience would encourage the doctor to receive ‘hidayah’ (guidance) and convert to Islam.
Yang ajak datang utk bg ceramah kat masjid tu bukan orang sikh tp AJK Masjid tu dan sebut sahaja AJK Masjid sah2 dah orang Islam itu sendiri jd apa masalah saudara jgn komen jika saudara sendiri pon mungkin bukan 'kaki masjid ' jd biarlah AJK Masjid itu uruskan yg terbaik ❤🇲🇾 https://t.co/AdXBazVnsd— warDina awatif ❤🇲🇾 (@AwatifWardina) April 12, 2023
The Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid, said the mosque would have informed the state religion department, in all likelihood.
Maybe it’s the Health Department that chose the doctor, and it happens to be a non-Muslim. In any case, we support the health topic as it benefits the people.Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP on whether it was appropriate to invite the Sikh doctor to give a talk.
He said the sensitivity issue is hard to avoid and suggests the mosque consider minimising such problems.
Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid. (Pix: Mapim)
Meanwhile, criticisms continue to mount.
Some said it is not appropriate to invite a non-Muslim to give a talk in a mosque, even if the subject is not related to religion.
They also pointed out that the doctor, being a non-Muslim, could have given his talk elsewhere.

Others said the mosque committee owed the public an explanation, while some stated it was an affront to Islam.
They also described the incident as a result of the spread of secularist liberalism.
At the same time, they want churches and temples to start allowing ustaz to come in and preach about the ills of gambling and alcohol.

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