Man With 1 Kid, 6 Stepchildren Nabbed After Allegedly Killing Wife With Hammer

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A woman is believed to have been beaten to death with a hammer by her husband. The incident took place at the couple’s home in Kampung Besol, Bukit Besi at around 8am yesterday.

Dungun district police chief Supt Baharudin Abdullah said Rubiah Sabtu, the 41 year old victim, was a grocery store trader. She died at the scene from injuries to her face.
Prior to the incident, the 32-year-old suspect and the victim allegedly had an argument when the victim dropped off her 6-year-old daughter, who is also the suspect’s stepdaughter, at kindergarten, as reported by Berita Harian.
The couple has one child who is three-months-old while the victim had six children from her previous marriage.
The incident was said to have happened following an argument between the husband and wife.
The suspect, allegedly terrified after what happened, was said to have fled the scene and gone to a nearby relative’s home before telling his story.
“It is understood that there was a disagreement between the couple who had just started a family a year ago which caused the victim’s husband to suddenly act out of control,” Baharuddin stated as reported by Utusan Malaysia.
According to Baharudin, the suspect, told his family members about what happened before they informed the police.
The case is now being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code and the suspect has been detained.
The body of the victim was sent to the Dungun Hospital’s Forensic Unit for post-mortem.
According to Rozilan Yusof, the victim’s 38-year-old stepbrother, what happened was unexpected as his brother-in-law was a good and quiet person.
Prior to the incident, the victim had contacted her stepbrother at 1am to borrow a fan for her baby due to the hot weather.

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Cameron Highlands Young Farmer Is Rich With RM400k Monthly

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A young man is reaping a bountiful harvest by cultivating vegetable and fruit crops in Lojing, near Cameron Highlands.

With an area of 12 hectares, his crops had been successfully marketed in the country and exported to Singapore.
Chung Chia Khang, 28, affectionately known as Ah Kai, achieved success after a difficult phase of seven years developing the fertigation farm.
I started with 1,000 polybags in my home area in Kampung Keroh, Kuala Krai and have now increased to over 100,000 polybags planted with various types of vegetables and fruits such as cabbage, corn, tomatoes, celery, leeks, coriander, white radish, beans as well as ‘rock melon.’Farmer Chung Chia Khang on the variety of crops that made him rich.

These vegetables are sent to wholesalers in Kampung Raja, Cameron Highlands, and Pahang before being exported abroad.
Chung said that a total of 40,000 cabbage plants cultivated on 1.2 hectares of land also began to produce results with almost a ton of cabbage harvested daily.
Thanks to his devotion to the land, he admits he can now harvest between 40 and 70 tons of vegetables per month.
That translates into an income of up to RM400,000, and he successfully established a company, Lojifarmers, last year.
His interest in agro-agriculture arose after participating in an agricultural course organized by the Rubber Industry Smallholder Development Authority (Risda) upon completing the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM).
It was his mother who registered his name to participate.
From there, he started on a small scale by getting help from Risda’s Additional Economic Activity (AET) program of RM10,000 to develop agricultural areas.
My decision to choose agriculture turned out to be the right one because the price of vegetables in the market now shows an increase; even last year, it went up by more than 50 per cent compared to a year or two before that,Farmer Chung Chia Khang on the turning point in his life.
Not Exactly A Bed Of Roses
It isn’t easy to make a general statement about the wealth of farmers in Cameron Highlands.
Their financial situation can vary greatly depending on various factors such as the size of their farm, the crops they grow, and their management practices.
While some farmers in Cameron Highlands may be relatively wealthy due to successful farming operations, others may struggle to make ends meet.
Spoke to farmers in Cameron Highlands. Fertiliser, pesticide prices up by 200% due to RM dip while production down bcos of delays in foreign worker employment approval. #doleadersknowgroundreality?(1/3) pic.twitter.com/UGPJJYmjqx— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) November 12, 2022
Farming is a challenging and often unpredictable profession that is highly dependent on weather, soil quality, and market demand, which can impact a farmer’s income.
Farming in Cameron Highlands can be highly competitive, with many farmers vying for limited resources such as land, water, and labour.
Ever seen purple colour asparagus? It’s delicious. Our farmers are planting in Cameron Highlands!If we have proper policies, Government support and technological extension services, our agriculture sector can be great!#GE15 – Make Malaysia’s Agriculture Great Again. VOTE! pic.twitter.com/OF4XgLNdPO— SimTzeTzin 沈志勤 🇲🇾 (@simtzetzin) October 28, 2022
Farmers may also face pests and diseases, which can negatively impact crop yields and income.
In summary, while some farmers in Cameron Highlands may be relatively well-off, there is no guarantee that all farmers in the region are wealthy.

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We Can’t Get Free Or Discounted Vaccines Because We’re Not A Low-Income Nation, Says KJ

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Malaysia didn’t get any free or discounted Covid-19 vaccines we are not a low-income country said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Malay Mail quoted the Minister who said that a lot of countries get free vaccines from China, India and Russia because they are considered a lower income country.
Even in Covax, we did not get any assistance because we were categorised as an upper middle income country. So that is the unfortunate situation Malaysia is in. We are a full paying country in Covax. We don’t get anything for free and have to buy all our vaccines.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
Khairy also said that Malaysia is in talks with India to purchase the Novavax vaccines and  added that the Bharat Biotech vaccine, which is also developed in the country was offered.
I have met and negotiated with the Indian high commissioner. However, we are not only discussing with the Indian government, but also several companies such as the Serum Institute of India to purchase the Novavax vaccines. They have recently published their clinical data that their vaccine has higher effectiveness.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail

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Netizens Not Happy With New Trend Of Setting Up Tents & Hanging Out In Genting Highlands

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Following the reduced restrictions given by the government from the National Rehabilitation Plan (PPN), Malaysians are seen to use that freedom to the fullest.

In fact, some hotspots in the Klang Valley at this time are often flooded by oceans of people, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find parking.
Youngsters like to follow trends on TikTok
Undoubtedly, today’s young people are seen to prefer to follow all kinds of trends that are released as content on social sites like TikTok.
They have a tendency to follow trends on the site regardless of whether it’s harmful or otherwise.
Credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
In short, they tend to follow these so-called ‘trendsetters’.
Youths set up tents in Genting
Recently, one of the ‘trends’ that started to go viral on TikTok was the activity of gathering and setting up tents while enjoying instant coffee near the parking area in Genting Highlands.
Some even ‘park’ their tents near the Petron petrol station and cook noodles!
  @_dattebayo8 #gentinghighlands ♬ bunyi asal  – Mhd Aizzat
We get it that most want to go to Genting Highlands to feel the cool breeze but it’s best to not endanger those around us.
  @nhztulhnim Borak, maggie & mengopi #gentinghighlands #friends #weekendvibes ♬ Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Honestly, this is the first time we’ve seen something like this happen as people don’t usually set up a tent in a public place like this.
Netizens weren’t too thrilled
This also got the attention of a few netizens who were dissatisfied with the behavior of some folks which was described as ‘damaging’.
For example, the freedom you have now may be revoked if you are too negligent and do not follow Covid-19 SOPs.
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PSA: If possible, try to avoid following all the trends in TikTok because not everything can be done in a public place like this.
Be sure to always be vigilant and not endanger yourself or others when doing something.
Although there’s no specific rule that says that you can’t set up your tent in public places, based on the comments above, it’s not the norm either.

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Motorcyclist crashes because she wore her jacket backwards [Video]

Motorcyclists often wear jackets when riding as windbreakers to shield themselves from water droplets (like rain) hitting them painfully in the chest.
Often, these jackets can be seen worn unzipped and back to front with the edges of the jacket flapping in the wind. This avoids their jackets from ballooning as they ride.

Picture credit: Paul Tan

However, it turns out that wearing jackets this way on motorcycles can be VERY DANGEROUS.
A video of a motorcyclist getting into a NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT was shared recently on Facebook.

In the video, the motorcyclist’s jacket caught in the rear tyre of her motorcycle.
The victim, who appears to be in a nurseâ€™s uniform, was pulled head first backwards and downwards toward the rear tyre causing her head to slam onto the road.
Picture credit: Facebook
According to the post, her jacket wrapped around her neck during the accident and strangled her causing her to also pass out.
Thankfully, the car behind her managed to stop in time and the driver and passersby immediately got out to help unravel the jacket from her tyre to free her.
They also performed CPR on her as they waited for the ambulance to pick her up.
Picture credit: Facebook
The post, which advised people to avoid wearing their jackets back to front quickly went viral with many social media users tagging their friends and family members.
At the time of writing, it had 2K comments and 3.7K shares.

Don’t wear jackets like this.Picture credit: Facebook

We sincerely hope the nurse is alive and recovering well from her accident.
In the meantime, we urge our readers to ride safely and share this article with their loved ones!
You can check out the full Facebook post below:

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RM2,200 Per Table: Facebook User Slams Wedding Guests For Giving Out Less Than RM300 In Ang Pows

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How much is a reasonable ‘lai see’ (利是) or ang pow (red envelope) for a Chinese wedding banquet?

A netizen posted on a Facebook group recently that her cousin’s wedding banquet cost RM2,200 per table, excluding drinks.
Therefore, every guest should be paying at least RM300 in order to make up for the cost, but many guests only gave RM150 to RM180 in lai see.
The netizen complained that everything is expensive now and if people are unable to give more than RM300, they should not accept wedding invitations and make the host lose money.

Not Always About The Money
The post drew a barrage of criticism from people who reminded the victim that wedding dinner is not a business to make money.
Many say a wedding dinner is all about sharing happiness and potential lai see should not be a criteria when it comes to inviting guests.
Some pointed out that not everyone likes to go to wedding banquets because of such expectations.
You want to ask someone to help you with the burden? What’s the point? A netizen saying that the financial burden of a wedding should not be placed on the guests.
Some said that getting married is a happy thing, and the wedding is to let relatives know that they are married.
However, it is good to let everyone share the happiness while keeping it within their means.
In any case, the nuances surrounding wedding lai see have been around for a long time.
For good and for bad, the advent of social media has shed light on the practice.
As it is usually expected that people would turn up regardless of their financial well-being, people have regarded wedding invites as a ‘bomb’.
Even if the invited guest could not make it, the person is still expected to give lai see as as a gesture of goodwill.
Hence, lai see is also called ‘yan cheng (人情)’ which literally means debt of honour.

https://twitter.com/AlvinTanYOLO/status/938475650981044224

There’s a reason why Chinese people call a wedding invitation surat saman. Memang rasa macam kena saman. There is pressure to give a lot. Ang pow amount is recorded in a book for kira-kira. So most would find out cost of the dinner (easy with hotels) and pay at least that.— thatsmyfullname (@thatsmyfullname) June 29, 2022
They added that in this extraordinary period and inflation, it is not easy for everyone, and the banquet does not need to be so expensive.
At the same time, people pointed out that wedding guests have never questioned the profits that a couple can make from the dinner.
In local wedding banquets, it is customary to give the couple money based on the cost per person.
Invited guests would usually estimate the cost based on the location of the wedding dinner.
The basic rule is to find out how much it costs for a table of 10, and if you’re a close friend or relative, you are expected to throw in at least an extra hundred.
It is also not uncommon for names to be written on the lai see, ostensibly to keep track on who is paying how much.

A parody on the embarrassment of not giving enough lai see. (Video: YouTube)
What Matters Is The Red Packet’s Meaning
The giving of lai see is to wish other people luck and health and to keep the evil spirits away.
Nowadays, it is given to young people during the Lunar New Year, and it is given to them with he hope that it will bring them good luck.
For the same reasons, a lai see is always in red.
Lai see is an important tradition that had been practised by the Chinese for a long time.
It is also a way of showing appreciation and as a token of gratitude, and has nothing to do with enriching oneself.

Comedian Ronny Chieng on Chinese people loving money. (Video: Netflix)

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Malaysian Doctor Shares What Happens When Your Fiancé Tests Positive For HIV

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Most people are aware that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) exist. Though, many may not quite know how these infections and diseases affect us and if there are any treatment plans for them.

In Malaysia, one of the pre-requisite requirements for couples who intend to marry is for them to be tested for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).
Do you know what happens if either partner ends up being tested positive for HIV?

“Tidak, Doktor. Saya tak tahu pun saya ni ada HIV” jawab pesakit tersebut.Maaf kalau soalan yang saya akan tujukan ini adalah sensitif. Saya perlu bertanya soalan ini sebab ia akan membantu diagnosis dan rawatan encik.Pernah tak Encik melakukan seks sebelum ini?— Dr. Nimelesh (@HausofHilton) July 28, 2019

Doctor Nimelesh explained through a Twitter thread what happens and what it means for your future family if you or your partner is diagnosed with HIV by presenting a scenario where a man tests positive during the pre-marital HIV screening programme conducted by the Health Ministry.
Often, patients are not aware that they have HIV.
Doctors will ask the patient about their sexual history. Whether they were previously sexually active and how many partners they’ve had in the past.

Okay, saya perlu maklumat tentang orang orang tersebut, supaya kami boleh memeriksa mereka juga.Sudah kah Encik memberitahu tunang Encik tentang keputusan hiv Encik?“Sudah Doktor”.Boleh saya panggil dia masuk untuk terangkan situasi?“Boleh Doktor”.— Dr. Nimelesh (@HausofHilton) July 28, 2019

Usually, patients have not practiced safe sex such as using a condom.
Doctor’s will have to take information about the patients previous sexual partners and will offer to explain the situation to their fiancé.
What is HIV?

HIV is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. If left untreated, HIV can lead to the disease AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
There is no effective cure for HIV.
Once you have HIV, you have it for life.
However, by taking HIV medicine (called antiretroviral therapy or ART), people with HIV can live long and healthy lives and prevent transmitting the virus to their sexual partners.
HIV patients can still live, marry, and have children like anybody else.

Kondom sepatutnya dipakai setiap kali semasa melakukan seks.Seorang wanita yang hiv positif atau negatif boleh melahirkan anak yang hiv negatif juga.— Dr. Nimelesh (@HausofHilton) July 28, 2019

There are effective methods to prevent getting HIV through sex including taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and making sure you ALWAYS use a condom.
Dr Nimelesh recommends that HIV negative partners wait for their HIV positive partners to begin HIV treatment to suppress the viral load in the blood before trying to have a baby together.

C. Lakukan hubungan semasa tempoh kesuburan (kadar kelahiran hiv positif bayi 0.002 dalam 10000 kehamilan)D. Medically Associated Procreation : contoh IVF, IUI – prosedur yang biasanya dilakukan dgn sperm washing (Kadar kelahiran hiv positif bayi hampir 0 dalam 10000 kehamilan)— Dr. Nimelesh (@HausofHilton) July 28, 2019

HIV cannot be transmitted through hugs, kisses, holding hands and similar activities.

The HIV virus cannot live long outside the human body and can only be transmitted through bodily fluids:
During unprotected sexual intercourse (semen, vaginal fluid).Sharing needles between drug abusers of which one is HIV positive.Medical staff who get needle pricked with HIV positive patients.HIV positive mother breastfeeding their baby.Blood transfusions.Transmissions from HIV positive mother to baby during pregnancy.
Don’t wait to get married before being screened for HIV.
If you are sexually active, you can be screened for HIV at any health clinic closest to you. All pregnant mothers should also be screened for HIV, Syphillis and Hepatitis B.
Testing positive during the screening test doesn’t necessarily mean you are HIV positive.
According to Doctor Nimelesh, doctors will follow up the screening test with a blood test to confirm the results before you are diagnosed with HIV.
HIV can happen to anyone, no matter what you work as, or what your sexual orientation is. We all play a role to prevent and eradicate HIV/AIDS.Dr Nimelesh via Twitter
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2022 Is On May 2

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year is on Monday, May 2 2022.

The surprise announcement was made by the Keeper of the Ruler’s Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad earlier tonight.
This comes as a surprise as Hari Raya was expected to fall on Tuesday, May 3, this year as Malaysians had started their Ramadhan fasting on April 3.
KUALA LUMPUR, 1 Mei – Umat Islam di Malaysia akan menyambut Hari Raya Aidilfitri pada Isnin 2 Mei, demikian diumumkan Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, malam ini.'Yang sahih di Berita RTM'#RTM #BeritaRTM #KeluargaMalaysia #COVID19Malaysia pic.twitter.com/aCORJfBp4f— Berita RTM (@beritartm) May 1, 2022
TRP wishes everyone a Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir Batin.

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5 reasons why youâ€™ll confirm love Carlsbergâ€™s new look!

Attention beer aficionados, we have some hoppy news
for you!
Your Carlsberg just got a lot more enjoyable thanks to a brand
new look!

 Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia

Yep, the Danish Pilsner that reckons itself as â€˜Probably The Best Beer In The Worldâ€™ has updated its design for all its products, packaging and communications.

The old Carlsberg packaging & design.(Credit: Design Week)

The new look is pitcher perfect with a simpler, more contemporary design thatâ€™s also super practical (very Scandinavian of them!)

Credit: Beverage Society

â€œ At Carlsberg, we care about how our beer is made and enjoyed, a constant â€˜pursuit of betterâ€™ inspired by our founder J.C. Jacobsen throughout our history of more than 170 years.
From our yeast and barley to our packaging and glassware, we believe it must always be possible to do things better, and this new look and feel for Carlsberg represents our ongoing commitment to do so.â€
Ted Akiskalos, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.

 Ted Akiskalos, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia. (Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia)

Now that you’ve seen how gorgeous it looks, hereâ€™s what you need to know about the ale new Carlsberg packaging:
1. A new cap
A â€˜Fresh Capâ€™ on Carlsberg bottles with a nifty scavenger liner that removes oxygen from the headspace gives the beer a fresher taste.

 Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia

2. Six packs that are waaaaay easier to open
Their Easy-to-Open 6-can packs come with perforated shrink wrap so you can open the packs faster and easier without that annoying soreness on your fingers.

Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia

3. Longer lasting head
Redesigned stem glasses in a bowl-ish shape and tapered head creates a smoother pour. Thereâ€™s also a cool laser-etched, hop leaf- shaped nucleation stamp at the bottom of the glass.
This stamp allows more bubbles to form and rise to the top,
so your drink has a head that lasts lager than usual!

 Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia

4. Greener than before
Thereâ€™s silver ink on bottle labels thatâ€™s Cradle to Cradle
Certified™.
This makes the packaging more recycle-friendly.

 Credit: Carlsberg Malaysia

5. Long life
The refillable Carlsberg bottles are also coated with a new wax emulsion that increases the lifetime of its usage.
This coating minimises scratching, so the bottles donâ€™t lose their sheen, thus keeping them in circulation for longer!
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More than 50% Of EPF Contributors Don’t Have Enough Savings To Survive After 55

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As much as 54% of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributors aged 54 and up have savings of less than RM50,000 for retirement while only 34% have reached the level of basic savings by that age according to reports from Awani.

The basic savings level set by the Fund is RM240,000, accounting for the increase in life expectancy to 75 years and the long retirement period of around 20 years, based on the retirement age of 55.
This situation is worrying and is likely to become more serious in the future and may have a negative impact on the well-being of the people and a burden to the government.EPF Operations Division Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Mohd Naim Daruwish via Awani
One of the factors cited was poor financial literacy which stands around 36%, compared to our neighbours such as Singapore (59%) and Myanmar, (52%).
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
Due to this, EPF wants more to join their voluntary retirement savings programme i-Saraan, especially those who are self employed, such as online entrepreneurs and e-hailing drivers.
As of last June, there are only 255,958 individuals who have registered under the programme.
i-Saraan ensures that the self-employed would have some savings when they reach retirement age.
They can do this by making payments or contributions voluntarily according to their ability and not exceeding RM60,000 per year.

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Got Married In Past 3 Years? Get A Special Honeymoon Package To Maldives

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Did you get married in the last 3 years? Did your super romantic honeymoon plans get ruined by the pandemic?

Well, now Club Med is giving late honeymooners a chance to indulge in their dream getaway to the Maldives with extra discounts and inclusions for those married within the past 3 years!
No huge wedding party, but perhaps a romantic honeymoon getaway is still possible.
A Belated Honeymoon Is Still Better Than No Honeymoon
Newlyweds who were not able to celebrate their special union will now get to visit one of the most romantic honeymoon destinations for a belated (but still just as romantic!) celebration.
Get ready for gorgeous beach view right outside your room.(Credit: Club Med)
Couples who book a minimum 5-day/4-night stay at Club Med Kani or Club Med Finolhu in Maldives will enjoy additional discounts and inclusions worth more than RM1,600.
These perks include discounted room rates, a Couples Spa treatment package, a private romantic dinner on the beach, and a bottle of champagne as a warm welcome.
Sure, romantic dinners can be rather common, but a romantic dinner by the beach? Top tier romance.(Credit: Club Med)
This special promotion is available during the MATTA Fair on 9-10 April, and is valid for couples booking a suite for travel periods before the end of September 2022.
 READ MORE: MATTA Fair Is Back 9-10 April With Domestic AND Int’l Travel Packages!

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[Watch] Tornado Rips Through Kedah Town, Leaves Behind A Dusty Mess

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Malaysians are fortunate enough not to experience many natural disasters such as volcano eruptions, tsunamis and earthquakes.

However, we do get small tornadoes that can still wreak havoc in the neighbourhood on rare occasions.
Just yesterday (26 January) afternoon, a tornado raged through a town in Kedah. The Inforoadblock Facebook page stated that it allegedly took place in Bukit Kayu Hitam.

A woman in the area managed to capture the chaos caused by the passing tornado. Earlier in the video, the vision was blurred by all the sand picked up by the tornado.
Debris and large items such as a plastic chair and a blue bucket were pulled by the swirling wind too.
The woman could also be seen taking a few steps back and trying to find a place to shelter from the strong winds.
Fortunately, the tornado moved away not long after and left everyone in its dusty aftermath.
According to Plex Page, Malaysia recorded 42 tornadoes happening across Kedah and Selangor in 2014, with the highest wind speed reaching 240 km/h.
What to do if you’re near a tornado?
If you find yourself near a tornado, remember to seek shelter in a sturdy building or under a heavy table.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends covering the body with a blanket, sleeping bag or mattress, and also protecting the head with anything available.
CDC also recommends avoiding sheltering in a room with windows and do not try to outrun a tornado.

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Meet The Colorful ‘Cape Malay’ Community Of South Africa

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Nestled against the slopes of a hill on the outskirts of the bustling city of Cape Town, South Africa lives a colourful community of people not too different from our own.

Easily recognised by its cobbled streets and rainbow-painted buildings, the Bo-Kaap is a multicultural neighbourhood known to be one of the liveliest and oldest residential areas in Cape Town and the historical and cultural centre of the Cape Muslims or Cape Malay community.
Who are the Cape Malays?
The Cape Malay community trace their roots back to Muslim craftsman and artisans from the Malay Archipelago who were employed and brought over to South Africa by the Dutch East India Company as skilled labourers during the 1600s.
The community also included servants, slaves and people whom the Dutch exiled from Southeast Asia – among them included aristocrats from the Muslim Sultanate in Java who later became the first people to introduce Islam to South Africa.
It is said that Islam quickly spread within the non-white communities of South Africa because Christian slave owners refused to convert their ‘property’ into Christianity as the law dictated that Christian slaves can buy their way to freedom.
(Credit: The National Archives UK/Henry M. Trotter via Wikimedia)
When the British took over Dutch colonies in South Africa in the late 1700s and banned slavery, more and more people started to move to the area, both adopting and adding to the local way of life.
Over the years, the community mushroomed to include people from other parts of Asia as well as Africa, and by the 1800s, the term ‘Malay’ was used to label all practising Muslims in the region because most of the people there spoke ‘Bahasa Melayu’ to each other at the time.
This is why some people argue that the term ‘Cape Malays’ can be a little misleading, because of the multiethnic nature of the community there, and prefer to use the term ‘Cape Muslims’ instead.
(Credit: ourbokaap/Ya_a_seen_Him via Twitter)
Bo-Kaap & the Malay Quarter
Formerly known as the ‘Malay Quarter’, Bo-Kaap was originally a settlement built by the Dutch East India Company as ‘Huurhuisjes’ or rental homes for the workers of Cape Town.
It was initially occupied by mostly white immigrants and skilled Muslim labourers known as the ‘Mardijkers’.
The area later became an enclave for a mixed group of races – labourers, merchants, artisans, musicians and scholars from across Asia and Africa – said to have built Cape Town into the city it is today.
(Credit: Moheen Reeyad via Wikimedia)
One of them was a key figure in Bo-Kaap’s history known as the ‘Tuan Guru’ who established South Africa’s first mosque and Islamic school in the neighbourhood as well as introducing hints of Arabic culture into the community.
A major historic site in Bo-Kaap includes a Muslim cemetery called ‘Tana Baru’ which is also said to be the original name for Bo-Kaap.
The cemetery is where the ‘Keramat’ or shrines of noble local Islamic leaders are located.
The vibrant community
A huge part of the cultural identity of residents in Bo-Kaap and the Cape Muslim community, in general, is the language that they speak, called ‘Afrikaaps’, which is a blend of Afrikaans (the local language spoken in South Africa), English, Dutch, Arabic, and Malay.
You can also find this mix in traditions in the food that the people of Bo-Kaap eat and they are also deeply tied to their love of song in which different cultures intertwine to create a unique brand of traditional music.

The neighbourhood in Bo-Kaap was also originally white or pastel in colour, however, it later became a tradition in the 1990s to painting homes and buildings in an array of bright colours. But, the reason for this is still highly debated.
Some think that the residents in Bo-Kaap had painted their homes to distinguish them from each other to avoid confusion because some of the non-Muslim residents there liked their liquor a little too much and would stumble drunk into other people’s homes.
Others say that residents started painting the neighbourhood in celebration of the local holidays and festivities.
Some also say that Nelson Mandela’s ‘Rainbow Nation’ vision for South Africa in the 1990s might have also been the reason for the neighbourhood’s colourful facade.
The 1990s was also when Malaysia sort of rediscovered its links with the Cape Malay/Muslim community and began establishing international relationships with South Africa which resulted in some of them migrating here to settle and work.
(Credit: The Star)
What racism did to Bo-Kaap
In the 1950s, the government of South Africa instituted the Apartheid rule which systematically divided people according to race and caused the Bo-Kaap community to change forever.
Segregation rules during the Apartheid had uprooted the people of Bo-Kaap as they were forced to separate according to imprecise and racist interpretations – with the multiethnic Muslim communities of Bo-Kaap lumped together as ‘Malays’ and confined to a specific area of the neighbourhood, while non-Muslim residents were forced to move out and relocate to other segregated areas.
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A large section of Bo-Kaap, designated as District 6, was also demolished and declared as a ‘white area’ forbidden to those who do not match the skin colour.
Following the end of the Apartheid in the 1990s, the residents of Bo-Kaap later became victims of gentrification caused by the economic developments happening in South Africa.
Properties in the neighbourhood became highly sought after for their location and architecture, and the area soon became one of the most expensive places to live in Cape Town as well as a popular tourist trap.
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Over the years, family homes and businesses were replaced by apartments, hotels and offices, and the Bo-Kaap community were displaced and excluded by the high cost of living there.
But in 2019 some parts of Bo-Kaap were turned into official national heritage sites in South Africa, allowing for preservation and restoration efforts, and the return of marginalized communities back to the neighbourhood.
Watch (Part 1): Addressing the community of Bo-Kaap for the historic announcement of the declaration of several heritage sites which will protect, promote and preserve the rich cultural heritage of this area. #BoKaapHeritageSite #OurBoKaap pic.twitter.com/mQ8c5dFyGk— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) April 30, 2019
Despite history’s challenges, the neighbourhood today is still home to the very descendants and families of the first people who built up the vibrant community in Cape Town.

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Malay Mail Top English Daily During MCO

After the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO), media companies have seen an increase in readership as people want to learn more about the coronavirus and because staying indoors is kind of boring.
Seeing that reading news on the web was definitely a better alternative than staring at the wall for hours, numbers by the Malaysian Digital Association (MDA) showed a spike in traffic for local media outlets.
China Press saw the highest increase within the 7-day period with close to 280% more readers than usual.
According to a news report by Malay Mail, Malay Mail is the most read English daily in the same period, ahead of competitors like New Straits Times and The Star after seeing a 250% increase.
We can tell that they were quite happy with the achievement because they wrote about it on their site.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
After the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced, Malaysians were urged to stay at home as a measure to break the chain of the COVID-19 infection.
All jokes aside, we want to congratulate Malay Mail for their achievement by providing up-to-date news to Malaysians and because we kind of work in the same building.

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Lawyers Slam Singapore Court For Complicating Nagaenthran’s Death Sentence Appeal

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Despite being granted the execution delay by the Singapore High Court, D. Nagaenthran has a new problem that might affect that decision, according to Lawyers for Liberty Advisor N. Surendran.

He said in a statement that within hours after the stay of execution was granted, the court has decided that Nagaenthran’s appeal hearing will be done on 9 November 2021 at 2:30 pm while his psychiatric assessment is fixed at 2:30 pm on the same date.
If both matters are dismissed, Surendran said, then the stay order would no longer be in effect.
Once the stay order no longer takes effect, Nagaenthran will still be subject to the death sentence, and all the work Malaysians have put into appealing his case would be for naught.
READ MORE: Singapore Temporarily Suspends Execution of Malaysian Prisoner Nagaenthran
These court directions have unusually all come late in the evening today.Lawyers for Liberty Advisor N Surendran
The association also questioned the court of appeal for giving out the directive on the evening of 8 November for written submissions and affidavits to be filed by 10:00 am the next morning.
No lawyer can be reasonably expected to file written submissions and prepare and file affidavits overnight. It is a plainly absurd direction from the court with what appears to be the pre-determined intent to dismiss both sets of hearings on 9 November.Lawyers for Liberty Advisor N Surendran
Surendran mentioned that unreasonable court directions and the rush to have both hearings heard in less than 24 hours is a denial of due process to Nagaenthran, which is contrary to Article 9 of the Singapore Constitution.
He added that no criminal justice system in any country which upholds the rule of law rushes through criminal appeals in this manner; especially for a death penalty case.
What is the need for this disturbing hurry? Is it to enable Nagaenthran to be executed on 10th November in defiance of civilised opinion?Lawyers for Liberty Advisor N Surendran
In the same statement, the LfL has urged that Nagaenthran’s lawyers be given adequate and reasonable time to prepare their case which involves complex issues and the life of a mentally disabled human being.
And while the stay of execution granted today, it must be maintained until these hearings are properly and fairly disposed of. To do otherwise, will do irremediable damage to the reputation of the Singapore judiciary and government.Lawyers for Liberty Advisor N Surendran

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Health DG: 14% Covid-19 Cases Linked To Interstate Travel

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The Health Director General, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has revealed that around 14% of Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases are linked to interstate travel.
Speaking at the daily Covid-19 conference, Dr Noor Hisham revealed that 14.1% of Malaysian Covid-19 cases, or 971 cases of the total 6,894 cases, had a history of interstate travel
Additionally, 18 clusters out of the total 49 clusters previously recorded in Malaysia are also related to cross-border activities. Ten of these clusters are still active.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail
His statement follows figures provided earlier by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob that 508 vehicles who wanted to balik kampung were ordered to turn back at state interstate borders on 15th May, Friday.
The number doubled the next day on Saturday when 1,248 vehicles attempting to cross state lines were instructed to turn back.
We don’t want new clusters to emerge if people from red zones, like Selangor and Kuala Lumpur, travel out of state. There is a huge possibility of them carrying the virus with them. We are concerned that new cases will then emerge in green zones.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
He cited Iran as an example, which experienced a spike in Covid-19 cases after citizens returned to their hometowns during the Persian New Year Holiday period in March.
Expressing gratitude to PDRM for their efforts in ensuring compliance with the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), Dr Noor Hisham calls for the public to not abuse the relaxations provided by the government.
He urged Malaysians to strictly adhere to the SOPs (standard operating procedures) in place for Hari Raya Aidilfitri (24th & 25th May). The authorities stipulate that no more than 20 family members are allowed in the house for Hari Raya.

Pandemik #COVID19 telah mengubah kehidupan kita termasuk tradisi balik kampung untuk menyambut Aidilfitri Tahun ini, hanya mereka yang telah mendapat kebenaran @PDRMsia boleh rentas negeri untuk balik kampung. Patuhi SOP ditetapkan untuk keselamatan dan kesihatan. pic.twitter.com/vDwZqyyGBp— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 18, 2020

Last week, the Health DG expressed concerns of a second wave of Covid-19 infections in mid-june – just two weeks after Hari Raya.

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Group Lodges Report Against Lawyer For Naming Dogs ‘Datuk Seri’ And ‘Datuk Wira’

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People usually make a comment if someone’s child is given a name that’s believed to be more suited to pets.

However, some people were similarly agitated when pets were named after a person’s honorary title.
A group of 15 men lodged a police report against an alleged lawyer named William HS Foo on Facebook for naming his pet dogs Datuk Seri, Datuk Seri Paduka, and Datuk Wira yesterday (13 February), Berita Harian reported.
It’s believed that William uploaded pictures of his dogs and mentioned the dogs’ names on Facebook in October and December last year.
There was also another picture of his dog wearing a headscarf allegedly accompanied by the caption, “My little Malay sibling is at home wearing the tudung.”
The group lodged a police report against the lawyer. Image: Voice Johor
The group representative, Muhammad Kamil Abdul Razak, 26, from Sungai Tiram, claimed the man’s action was done with malice.
They also felt naming the dogs with honorary titles was an insult to the royal institution that awarded these titles to selected individuals.
What is the lawyer’s true motive until he disrespects the royal institution and the sensitivities of Muslims? Or is it because there’s someone protecting the lawyer [behind the scenes]?Group representative Muhammad Kamil Abdul Razak
Muhammad Haikal Mohd Dzul, 26, from Kebun Teh, called for the authorities to take immediate action. He said no apology is needed from the lawyer because his actions were very rude and could cause racial tensions.
Another member of the group, Mohd Fauzan Azman, 35, from Taman Setia Indah, said the community shouldn’t act carelessly and insult any title given by the palace.
Instead, he said everyone needs to protect the country’s sovereignty, constitution, and laws together.
Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat confirmed receiving the report from the group and said an investigation will be carried out.
Previously, Malay Mail reported that a non-governmental organisation, Putra Malaysia, lodged a report regarding the same issue early this month.
The titles he gave to his dogs are noble titles awarded by the palace. We respect his career as a lawyer who should know better about the laws of this country, but we are unhappy with his actions.Putra Malaysia spokesperson Mohd Izzani Mubarak Ibrahim
Dang Wangi police chief ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya confirmed receiving the report and said the case will be referred to the Bukit Aman Classified Crime Investigation Unit.
At the time of writing, the alleged posts on William’s page seemed to have been taken down.

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Vivo’s Flagship X70 Series Smartphones And Tws 2 Series Earbuds Announced For Malaysia

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vivo recently launched the X70 series flagship smartphones in Malaysia. The X70 series includes the X70 and X70 Pro.

The release marks the next chapter in their partnership with ZEISS.
A Focus On Photography

The X70 series touts imaging software and hardware capabilities and a camera system that was co-engineered with ZEISS.
The lenses on the X70 series smartphones are certified compliant with the ZEISS T coating.
A ZEISS Portrait Style feature, lets users take photos that mimic the look and feel of photos taken using classic ZEISS lenses.
There are three styles: Distagon has an anamorphic look, Planar introduces classic bokeh effects, and Sonnar creates a creamy bokeh
In addition, there is a suite of vivo’s multi-modal photography and videography features built-in, modes that help users enhance their video or photos in certain situations.
The Camera

As for the cameras themselves, the X70 series are all equipped with a 32MP front-facing camera. The X70 Pro has four rear-facing cameras (50MP, 12MP, 12MP, 8MP), and the X70 has three rear cameras (40MP, 12MP, and 12MP).
For a steady shot in photos and video, these cameras are paired with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS).
What’s Inside

Both the X70 Pro and X70 run on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivo chip that is powered by a 4,450 mAh battery on the X70 Pro or a 4,400 mAh battery on the X70.
The display measures 6.5in across and has a 120Hx refresh rate.
True Wireless Earbuds
Meanwhile, vivo also launched its TWS 2 series true wireless stereo earbuds, which comes in two models: the TWS 2 ANC and TWS 2e.
Price & Availability
X70 ProX70
X70 Pro RM3,299.
X70RM2,499.
ColoursCosmic Black.Aurora Dawn.
Pre-Order22 September to 1 October.
Linksvivo E-store (X70 Pro and X70).Lazada (X70 Pro and X70).Shopee (X70 Pro and X70).
TWS 2eRM269.RM68 with an X70 Series.
TWS 2 ANCRM369.RM98 with an X70 Series.

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I Missed The adiClub Members Week & Hate Myself Now

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I’ve always been an Adidas fan. Besides owning a few old and dirty pairs of their shoes, I also use their body care products from time to time.

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So you can imagine my excitement when, we here at TRP, got invited to the exclusive adiClub Members Week which took place on April 27 to May 7, 2023.
For those of you who don’t know, the adiClub Members Week is a bi-annual members-only event organised to celebrate, reward and inspire members with unique experiences, motivational content, as well as, the chance to get a firsthand look at exclusive products and the chance to get ‘em for cheap too.

(Credit: Adidas Malaysia)
Why become a member you ask? Well, it’s because adiClub members get the best perks!
By simply signing yourself up as a member online or on the Adidas app, you’ll get special access to the latest drops, invitations and tickets to brand events, members-only promotions, discounts, and more.
Members can also earn points and level up to unlock the four tiers of their adiClub membership as they go along to gain access to even more rewards and activities.
The first adiClub Members Week of the year had a bunch of activities which included:
A running challenge via the Adidas Running app for runners to attempt to match the pace of global athlete and pro sprinter, Tamari Davis. And those who completed the challenge got to redeem exclusive adiClub Members Week gifts.
Members get early access to Adidas Lift Your Mind sportswear pack, the Adidas NatGeo clothing line, AdiZero x Parley shoes, and lots more.

They could also claim the adiClub Members Week originals customisation kit with a minimum purchase of RM850 inclusive of Adidas Originals footwear or apparel at select Adidas retail stores. It’s this neat lil’ Adidas originals shoe box-inspired customisation kit filled with tidbits for you to collect.

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And best of all, adiClub members who reach levels 3 and 4 got to attend the exclusive ‘Joy of Movement’ boxing workout classes at the TRIBE Boxing Studio at the Tropicana Gardens Mall.
But unfortunately for me, life happened. I got sick with “the virus” and had to spend the weekend at home instead of working my butt off at what looked to be a very exciting event that was full of action.
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But, it’s too late to feel left out now…
Guess I’ll just have to wait for the next one and keep an eye out on Adidas Malaysia’s official Instagram for more exclusive adiClub members’ promos and activities.
If you don’t want to miss out on all the fun too, sign yourself up to be an adiClub Member, HERE.

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Father Who Lost Only Son In Accident Appeals For Witnesses To Come Forward

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A father who lost his only son is appealing to road users who witnessed the accident on the highway that day to come forward with any dashcam recording of the incident.

On 19 February, Aizat Istamuel was travelling along the Senai-Desaru Highway heading to Pasir Gudang with his wife, Farida Kurnianingsih, and their two-year-old son Gibran Alfarizqi.
In a Facebook post, Aizat said he saw a dark-coloured car overtaking too closely from the opposite direction, causing the other drivers to avoid the vehicle.
Before anyone knew it, the driver botched the overtaking manoeuvre and hit Aizat’s car and the vehicle behind him. It led to a multi-vehicle accident.
New Straits Times reported that the accident involved five vehicles: a Proton Pesona, a Honda CRZ, a Perodua Myvi, a Perodua Bezza and a Honda Insight. Seven other people were injured in the accident.
Aizat’s wife is in critical condition in the hospital after suffering multiple broken bones.
The story gets more heartbreaking when Aizat shared that his whole family enjoyed a holiday in Desaru on Saturday. He also shared on Facebook a picture of his son playing on the beach.
Look at my precious son. He said “Gibran happy main pantai dengan mama, papa” (Gibran is happy to play at the beach with mama and papa). These are moments that we’re not able to have again.Aizat Istamuel wrote on Facebook
Aizat said he hoped the reckless driver knew what he did and would take responsibility for his actions.
Money and all the worldly things can be replaced, but my son. My only son, is irreplaceable.Aizat Istamuel wrote on Facebook
Aizat urged anyone who had a recording of the accident to reach out to him or head over to Balai Trafik Kota Tinggi.
They can also contact the investigating officer from the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Division (BSPT) at the Kota Tinggi District Police Headquarters, Inspector Amirul Mustakim Mustaza at 017-479 3329.
The police are investigating the case under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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T’gganu man arrested for assaulting security guard with golf club when car got clamped

A 24-year-old Terengganu man was arrested for violently assaulting a Nepali security guard with a golf club after the guard had clamped his car that was parked at an OKU parking space in Gombak.
Footage of the incident had recently made rounds on social media.
The video showed the culprit and the victim struggling by the side of the road, with both of them covered in blood believed to be from the guardâ€™s wounds.

(Image Credit: Screenshot via Twitter @My_CrimeWatch)

Another man can be seen in the video apparently trying to stop the altercation.
The smug attacker has then pulled away and escorted from the scene.

 (Image Credit: Screenshot via Twitter @My_CrimeWatch)

From the video, it can be seen that the guard was visibly shocked and in pain, with blood dripping down his face, his shirt soaked red in blood.

Seorang Pengawal Keselamatan warga asing cedera dipukul pemilik kereta setelah kereta Honda miliknya dikunci tayar akibat parkir di petak OKU. Kejadian di sebuah kondo dekat Setapak. pic.twitter.com/cysv4VK9M4
â€” MyWatch (@My_CrimeWatch) October 20, 2019

According to police, the 30-year-old guard suffered injuries to his right arm and ear.
As the story goes, the guard had clamped a grey Honda Jazz parked illegally in a Disabled Parking spot.

 (Image Credit: Facebook @Zack Zai)

The attacker along with another man (believed to be the same one seen in the video) came up to him asking for the clamps to be removed.
The guard refused the request, stating that they would need to pay a fine for their offence.

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The 2 men then tried to remove the locks themselves with the disapproval of the guard, telling the men not to vandalise the clamps.
It was then that the attacker proceeded to punch the guard in the face, then took out a golf club from the boot of the car and swung it at the victim.

(Image Credit: Facebook @Zack Zai)

The case is currently being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing harm with a weapon.
It was noted that the attacker also had a previous record of drug abuse.
Malaysians were naturally angered by what had transpired.

I want to see the look on his face behind bars.
â€” sirsurya. (@naqibaliff) October 20, 2019

Menitik2 darah guard tu. Harap kena tangkap lah mamat acah gangster ni
â€” Jane Dunggg ! (@Alainaib) October 20, 2019

“The guard was dripping in blood. I hope this wannabe gangster gets caught.”
via Twitter
Even some memes!

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â€” FaRiDuDiN🐘 (@faridbinzul) October 20, 2019

What’s even scarier was the fact that social media detectives were quick to the task, managing to track down the attackers Facebook page, drivers licence…

(Image Credit: Twitter @mohdmustaqimB)

And even a copy of the man’s school exam results!

(Image Credit: Twitter @farishaezureen)

Goes to show that even if you think of yourself as a bad a** gangster, you can never hide from the ever-watchful eyes of Malaysian netizens.

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A Malaysian Startup Is Making ‘Asian Sized’ Condoms

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The hardest part of sex isn’t the most obvious pun we’re trying to make, it’s practicing sexual health. And by sexual health, we mean condoms.
In fact, the 5th Malaysian Population and Family Survey by LPPKN found that only one third (or 35.1%) of sexually active adolescents have used contraceptives. A Durex survey also found that 25% of Malaysian youth believed that protection is not necessary as long as there’s mutual trust between partners.
But P’sang, a Malaysian startup, is trying to fix that with ‘Asian Sized’ condoms!
P’sang condom.(Credit: @psang.co/Instagram)
Curious about their cheeky name and interesting package design, we decided to have a chat with the co-founder and COO of P’sang, Jenson Goh to learn the ins and outs of their business.
Smooth as butter
Besides a name inspired by the phallic fruit, P’sang’s calling card is their claim to being the first buttercup condom in Malaysia.
No, their products are not butter-flavoured (it’s banana, strawberry and bubblegum) but they are inspired by butter’s packaging.
We can’t believe it’s not butter!(Credit: P’sang)
Condom market in Malaysia is so boring in terms of packaging.Big brands are too big to innovate, so we spent 13 months for research and development to craft a real fun and innovative condom for the market “ The First Buttercup Condom in Malaysia.Jenson Goh, co-founder and COO of P’sang to TRP.
The biggest problem of wearing a condom, P’sang realised, is opening the package when getting down to business, especially in the dark. With one’s hands, um, occupied, it’s hard to distinguish which side is correct to unroll and put on.
So, in comes this buttercup package where it’s easier to peel the condom out the right side up, even with one hand.
Testing out the products inside the condom factory.(Credit: P’sang)
But why does it matter to wear the condom on the right side?
It’s got everything to do with the very purpose of wearing one in the first place: to prevent pregnancies and protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The US Centre of Disease Control instructs that if you accidentally put on a condom inside-out, throw it away and get a new one.

An inside out condom isn’t secure enough as there is risk of air pockets developing inside which can expand during friction and cause the condom to break. Besides that, wearing a condom that had been put on inside out and then flipped over can increase the risk of transmitting STIs, especially if there is contact with genital fluids.
This is important to note because Malaysia Health Ministry 2018 HIV/AIDS progress report points out that the main cause of HIV infection is shifting from drug injection to sexual transmission since 2011.
Rising trend of  HIV transmission via sexual intercourse.(Credit: Ministry of Health Malaysia)
No Shame
It’s been a long running joke that Asian men don’t measure up to their global counterparts.
While shaming someone for the size of their manhood is ridiculous, data does point that the average penis size of an Asian male is not the same as Western males.
The global average is around 5 inches, while the Malaysian manhood stands around at 4.5 inches.
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However, it should be noted that a 2013 British study found that this anxiety or “penis shame” actually doesn’t correlate to whether you’re large or small.
To counter the unwarranted shame on this touchy issue, P’sang is on a mission to provide the most comfortable condom for young adults in Southeast Asia, which is marked by their Asian Fit condom.
The P’sang Asian Fit condom.(Credit: P’sang)
It’s all about safe sex and family planning. We spent a lot of resources and time on R&D just to make buying condoms not an embarrassment, more fun, easy to use, in order to promote safe sex and prevention of STD transmission. Personalisation is one of our brand motto. Wear it right is the most important – just like choosing the right jeans fit.Jenson Goh, co-founder and COO of P’sang to TRP.
Jenson also mentions that 49mm nominal width sells well in
Malaysia, which corelates to their research that indicate this width perfect
for the average Asian.
P’sang is also sold exclusively online, so users can take their time to choose the right specifications instead of determinedly avoiding eye contact with the cashier at a store.
Social Stigma
The very nature of P’sang’s online business model is probably the most important step in the condom start-up making sex great again in Malaysia.
Their social media accounts are riddled with tounge-in-cheek jokes and puns, which frankly go a long way in diffusing the awkwardness around sexual health.
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We found out that nowadays we talk a lot about sex education to youngsters, but the condom available in the market is not youngster-friendly. We just want to show everyone that sexual wellness can be fun!Jenson Goh, co-founder and COO of P’sang to TRP.

If you like this story, don’t forget to check out our article on why we keep getting nasi lemak, rendang and durian flavoured condoms HERE.
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UiTM Graduate Held His Own Makeshift Convo With Abang PosLaju Because of Pandemic

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Graduating from college or university can be considered one of life’s challenging milestones that many still cherish in their memories, or dream in hopes of one day tossing that tassel-cap, up in the air.

But with the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic still looming, it seems that the Class of 2020 is forced to make do with celebrating their final transition into adulthood by more unconventional means.
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) graduate, Tengku Muaz Bahizalsah tells the uniquely inspiring tale of how his Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts Management came to him by PosLaju after images of his make-shift convocation ceremony went viral online.
Pishang member konvo dengan abang posmen pic.twitter.com/ESjFkQOUlD— alan #RakyatJagaRakyat 🇲🇾❤ (@alanrslee) November 3, 2020
Speaking to TRP, Muaz explained that the particular scene came about as his degree was delivered by a motorcycled postman while he was having breakfast at home in Kangar, Perlis.
Wanting to capture the moment, Muaz quickly got his mother to snap a picture of the two of them together.
“Thankfully the abang PostLaju guy was cool with my request even when he was busy,” Muaz told TRP.(Tengku Muaz Bahizalsah)
Muaz told TRP that despite having already made preparations for graduation, he had to set it all aside due to the pandemic when UiTM officially suspended its 92nd inaugural convocation ceremony across its nationwide campuses.
Instead of having to pick up his certificate in person, Muaz along with many other UiTM graduates had been prompted to receive their scrolls via snail mail.
No graduation photo? No Worries! Muaz’s friends had edited his very own.(Tengku Muaz Bahizalsah)
Reportedly, over 20,000 of UiTM’s diploma and degree graduates would essentially be skipping out on this year’s convocation ceremonies.
It is understood that graduates can request for their certificates to be sent to them by post or choose to attend a restricted, by-appointment-only, award ceremony held at UiTM campuses between December 1, 2020, and March 10, 2021.

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Hereâ€™s How You Can Redeem Your Free Internet During MCO

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As you know, local telco companies are offering free 1GB internet for all its users during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
The free internet can be enjoyed by both postpaid and prepaid customers of Celcom, Digi, Maxis, and U Mobile starting 1 April 2020 until the end of the MCO period. If you are a customer of these telcos, hereâ€™s how you can redeem it.
Maxis – Daily Redemption
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Free 1GB is offered for all its postpaid and prepaid customers (except MaxisONE customers as they already receive unlimited internet). Redemption of the free internet pass needs to be made daily and can only be used between 8am to 6pm.Â
Internet use outside these times will be deducted from your original data pool.
You can redeem the pass from MyMaxis app, MyMaxis Biz app, Hotlink Flex app or Hotlink RED app.
MyMaxis app: Click on Get More Data and select FREE 1GB/Day Pass under Time Based Pass.Hotlink Flex app: Click on Get More Data and select FREE 1GB/Day Pass under Time Based Pass.Hotlink RED app: Click on the Homepage Banner and select FREE 1GB/Day Pass. You can also find the Pass under â€˜Shopâ€™ tab.
For more info, visit their website.
U Mobile – One Time Redemption
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Free data is offered to all prepaid, postpaid, and broadband customers (except for WeChat Go customers) as long as their lines are â€˜activeâ€™. You only need to redeem the package once to automatically receive free 1GB daily until the end of the MCO period.
The data can be used from 8am to 6pm daily and internet use outside these times will consume data from other data packages youâ€™ve subscribed.
To check your quota balance, prepaid users can dial *118*6# while postpaid users can dial *118*7#
To redeem dial the numbers below.
Postpaid: *118*7*6#Prepaid: *118*6*7#
For more info, visit their website.
Celcom – Automatic
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Celcomâ€™s free 1GB data is offered to all active prepaid and postpaid customers. It will be automatically provisioned into customersâ€™ account on a daily basis.
The free data is only available for use between 8am and 6pm. If you exceed 1GB of use or use the internet outside the times stated, data will be deducted from your base internet quota as per normal.
You can check your quota balance via the Celcom Life app or dial *118# (postpaid) and *118*1*1*2# (prepaid).
For more info, visit their website.
Digi – Free Internet and Calls
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Digi postpaid and broadband customers (except Postpaid Infinite Plan subscribers) will receive free 1GB internet daily, for use between 8am and 6pm.
Redemption can be made through the MyDigi app.
Meanwhile, Digi prepaid and prepaid broadband customers can get free internet and calls as per below:
Free 300MB + 5min calls when you reload RM10 – RM29.99. Valid for 3 days.Free 1GB + 15min calls when you reload RM30 and above. Valid for 7 days.
For more info, visit their website.
YooDo – No Time Limits
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All â€˜activeâ€™ YooDo customers get 1GB free internet every day from 30 March to 14 April 2020. This package is not limited by a daily time frame.
The data will be automatically credited into your plan on 30 March and will be displayed in your current balance. Whatâ€™s more, any remaining unused data from the 1GB received from previous days will be accumulated until your plan renews/expires.
For more info, visit their website.
Unifi Mobile – 999GB Hotspot
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Unifi is giving out complimentary 999GB of LTE hotspot pass to all Unifi Mobile Postpaid subscribers (Unifi Mobile 99, webe RM79, and Unifi Mobile Pek Jasa) and Unifi Mobile Biz Postpaid subscribers (Unifi Mobile Biz 99, and Unifi Mobile Biz 79).
Redemption isnâ€™t required as the pass will be automatically enabled. The offer has been extended to 14 April 2020.
For more info, visit their website.
Enjoy the internet and stay at home, people!

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We Tried Rollerskating At 1 Utama’s RollerWa And Here’s Our Take

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Have you ever tried rollerskating? If you haven’t, it’s about time that you do!

Recently we had our team-building activity and decided to try rollerskating (CONFIDENTLY – as if everyone can skate gloriously). But well, it’s a fascinating concept and we pretty much liked to try it.
Located on the first floor, RollerWa is in the newest wing (1 Utama E) of 1 Utama Shopping Centre, between the old wing and the not really new, new wing. Here’s a floor plan of the location.
(Credit: 1 Utama Website)
Fun Fact: Did you know that 1 Utama is the largest shopping mall in Malaysia and the 7th largest in the world?
Paying Up
The first thing you do when you arrive is to pay up! They do not accept reservations btw, so only walk-ins are allowed. Additionally, this is also a cashless store, so keep that in mind when you enter!
The entrance of RollerWa.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The entry was RM50 for adults for two hours, including the entrance fee, skating shoes and safety gear. For those who wanna join the fun but don’t wanna skate, you’ll just have to pay an entrance fee of RM12. Don’t worry, we’ll do a total breakdown of the expenses in a bit.
They have around three touchscreen self-ordering machines at the entrance (a staff will help you) and you can pay for your tickets there. After that, you’ll get your blue wristband and you’re in!
A little cafe where you can buy food and also rent your locker.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
You’ll need a space for your stuff so we recommend renting a locker which only cost a deposit of RM10. You’ll get your money back provided that you don’t lose the key.
Big lockers (left) and small lockers (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Getting Ready
It’s time to put on those skates! At the skate counter, you’ll just need to inform them of your shoe size and they’ll find the right one for you. The sizes are available from UK C10 / Euro 28 to UK 11 / Euro 45. Make sure that your shoes are tight around the ankles, and have no space in front of your toes or behind your heels so the roller skates won’t move when you skate. Wear it as snug as a bug!
This is the lounge area where you put on your shoes or simply chill.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Bear in mind that you’ll need socks to wear the shoes. If you didn’t bring any, you can buy their cute and colourful one-sized socks for RM5.
Besides that, don’t forget to wear your safety gears (unless you’re a real pro and you’re confident you won’t fall) near the skate counter. They have elbow pads, knee pads (so important!) and a helmet. Wear the safety gears first, then your skates.
Let’s Start Skating
Rule of thumb, if you’re a beginner, bring someone who can skate so they can help you skate. If not, you’ll have trouble to even get up from your skates.
They have railings and benches on the sides of this space. It’s mainly a small space but definitely aesthetic.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The skating rink is not that big but it’s wide enough for beginners. You can go around in cirlces and you can also skate in the middle of the circle.
The hallway with the disco balls (left). The hallway with the hanging lights (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
They also have like a hallways with disco balls (it’s a mirror hallway!) and hanging lights that’ll lead you to a more insta-worthy space. They have cute and aestehthic backgrounds such as the angel wing background, the photobooth space with mirrors, and many more background with neon writings on the walls.
These shoes have brakes in front of them so if you think you’re going to fast, just tilt you skate in front a bit and you’ll stop (hopefully). If you feel like you need a skating aid (they’re like a walker with wheels), you can rent them for RM20 per hour. But they’re only available on weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
Cute and appealing backgrounds.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Falling down is inevitable if you’re a novice skater. You just gotta embrace the fall and hope you’ll fall as gracefully as you can (us typing while still having aches, bumps and bruises all over our body).
Sadly, we have no advanced skating tips for you (we barely know how to skate ourselves). But if you fall flat on your back or any other way for that matter, they’ll have friendly staff in the rink on the lookout to help you up again.
Tips:
Bring someone who’s a bit more experineced so they can help you skate (for beginners)Do not put your phone at your back pocket (we hate to see you phone crack when you fall on your bum)Wear the safety gears! (you’ll be falling on your knees a lot so at least, they’re padded)Wear appropriate clothing (you’ll be sweating a lot so at least wear clothes that’ll still make you look cute while sweating!)Come during the weekdays (you’ll have to queue a long line for weekends)
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Expenses Breakdown:Entrance Fee (RM12) + Rental Fee (can be RM38/RM28/RM68/RM58) = PricePrice: RM12 – Non-skaterRM40 – Children (under 18) for 2 hours / RM70 for 1 dayRM50 – Adults for 2 hours / RM80 for 1 dayFor those who have their own skates, they get a RM3 discount!
RM5 – Socks (if you didn’t bring any socks)RM20 – Skating aid for beginners per hour (only from 10 am – 5 pm, on weekdays)
RM10 – Deposit for both big or small locker (You’ll get your money back if you don’t lose the key)
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
All in all, we love this place. This is a great place to bond with your workmates, play with your friends and family or go on a date to. However, just a fair warning, you’ll fall down a lot; humiliatingly, so if you wanna control macho or control ayu, good luck with that.
Have fun!
RollerWa @  1 Utama
Address: Level 1, 1UE, 1 Utama Shopping Centre (District K), Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Operation Hours: 10 am – 10.00 pm (Strech until 10.30 pm on Friday and Saturday)
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UEC Will Still Not Be Recognised, Says Muhyiddin

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin clarified that Putrajaya had made no promises to recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) after a meeting with Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zhong) leaders.
What you need to know: The Prime Minister met with Hua Zhong leaders on July 16 2020. Among allegations that he is considering to recognise UEC, he later clarified that he made no such promise. He also mentioned that UEC has received partial recognition already by a previous government. However, that only applies to UEC graduates following a specialty field of Chinese Language at the Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM). Additionally, the UEC graduates must have achieved at least a C and above (honours) in Bahasa Malaysia.
Who said what: The Prime Minister released a statement on his official Twitter account to clarify the issue. He also mentioned that UEC must follow the National Education Policy if a solution is to be considered by the government in the future.

Kenyataan Media Pejabat Perdana Menteri mengenai Isu Pengiktirafan UEC pic.twitter.com/Tn65JvV5OE— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) July 19, 2020

Why it matters: The recognition of UEC in the country has been a bitter struggle for the ethnic Chinese community for decades, turning into a political hot button issue. Many Chinese Malaysians feel frustrated that the examination is not recognised in their home country when instead it is recognised overseas. Countless broken promises to recognise the examination, usually prior to elections, have not helped the community’s trust in the government either.
Read more:What is Dong Zong, anyway? [TRP]What Is UEC And Do Their Students Even Sit For PMR or SPM? [TRP]

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Condo Fire At Bukit OUG Razes Down Two Units, Bomba Shares What Happened

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On the night of 22 April 2021, residents of Bukit OUG were horrified to see a massive blaze razing across the top floor of a condominium building.

Clips shared on social media and messaging apps show the bright orange flames spitting out thick, black smoke into the night sky. Suddenly, something gave way and debris turned to embers rained down.
By the end of the night, two units on the 12th floor of Bukit OUG Condo at Jalan 4/155, Bandar Bukit Jalil were completely destroyed.

Bomba explains what happened
Senior Fire and Rescue Operations commander Mohamad Hafidz Yaacob told Bernama that when the firemen arrived at the scene, about 60% to 90% of the two units had been destroyed.
Two victims had also suffered burns on 15% of their body and sent to the hospital for treatment.
Credit: Bomba Kuala Lumpur/YouTube
Bomba also shared clips of what happened at the scene of the fire, showing the unit almost completely destroyed as piles of ashes were seen along with chunks of the ceiling completely gone.
According to Bomba, the emergency call came in at 9.14pm and fire engines from Jalan Hang Tuah, Sri Petaling and Seputeh fire stations with 45 personnel were immediately dispatched.
The fire was brought under control at 10.10 pm and completely extinguished at 10.31 pm.
The cause of the fire was still being investigated.

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Two condominium units destroyed in fire at Bukit OUG


15 Top Students Fail To Get SPM Cert Because They Honestly Admitted To Carrying Mobile Phones

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How do top students fail?

In the case of Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah Putrajaya, 15 students failed to get SPM certificates because they admitted to bringing mobile phones into the examination hall.
It is understood that it happened accidentally because the History examination started late, and the situation became chaotic.
During the examination, the Chief Invigilator announced the students who carried the phones to hand them over to the invigilator with a promise not to take action against the students.
The students dutifully obeyed the instruction and handed over their phones.
The first letter of appeal. (Pix: Facebook)
However, the promise was not fulfilled as all the students who handed over the phones had their exam queue numbers taken, and their history papers were cancelled.
Earlier, according to the student, the Chief Invigilator had failed to announce the ban on bringing prohibited items into the examination hall.
As a result, the students carried the phone into the hall and forgot to take it out.
Parents Seek Justice
Following that, the schools’ parent-teachers association (PTA) made two appeals on 24 June and 4 July for these students, most of whom are excellent students who scored 7As.
Both appeals had been rejected.
The second letter of appeal. (Pix: Facebook)
Teacher Mohd Fadhli Salleh revealed the matter, saying that as a result, the 15 students were not eligible for SPM certificates.
A fail in either Bahasa Melayu or History means that you have failed the whole examination and will not be able to continue your studies at a university.
They had to sit for repeat examinations, were not eligible to apply for UPU and scholarships and were not eligible to apply for admission to any university.
Bagi aku kalau results spm kau fucked up mcm tak dpt straight As is okay, adik saudara aku fail addmath masih dpt sijil and dpt biasiswa kpm TESL. Tp kalau gagal sejarah, gagal spm the whole tu kesian dgn sijil tak dpt. Mcm gagal semua subject— Lalisa (@haziqahlicious) July 8, 2022
Why It Matters
The teacher said if it is true that this happened, the students had been unfairly treated.
The main mistake is when the Chief Invigilator started the exam in a hurry and did not follow the SOP. He tricked the students by saying there was no action if they handed over the phone; apparently, the victims were the students as well.Teacher Mohd Fadhli Salleh expressing his view on the incident.
He hoped there would be further investigations so the students could get justice.
Mohd Fadhli recommended the parents involved to take the case to court as there is an element of negligence.
The case had also caught the attention of netizens, with opinions divided on who is to blame.
Kes budak spm gagal sejarah ni macam mana nak buktikan siapa salah. Dari side student mesti la cakap pengawas peperiksaan salah. Side pengawas pulak mesti cakap student yang salah. Cakap cakap ni laku ke? Ada cctv senang la sikit kot? Tah le aku idok le pandai— Pedoq, what is this behavior? (@pedoqpop) July 8, 2022
Some defended the Chief Invigilator, saying that the person is just doing his/her job.
SPM ni sijil penting dan jika gagal subjek Sejarah, maka akan dikira gagal dlm SPM. Apa perasaan pengawas peperiksaan jika mereka juga dikenakan tindakan diberhentikan serta tiada pencen utk mereka atas kecuaian ketika kendali exam? Mesti kecewa & marah kan?— Jaiyen (@ketua_darjat) July 8, 2022

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[Just In] Five States To Go Into Phase 2 on 5 July

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Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a press conference with finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today announced that Kedah, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak, and Perlis have reached the requirements to enter phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

Now the NRP is measured at a state level and is based on a seven day average of Covid-19 cases, vaccination rate, and ICU capacity.
The new calculations are based on the original nationwide level NRP requirements multiplied by the population in a state divided by the population in the country.

Following the new requirements Perlis is already at the level of Phase 4, while Terengganu and Sabah are at Phase 3 levels. However, they will only enter Phase 2 on Monday.
In Phase 2, interstate and interdistrict travel are not allowed except for school teachers and exam-year students may travel. Long distance couples may only travel for emergencies and is subject to approval from PDRM.
Books and stationery stores, computer and telecommunications store, electric products stores, car washes, and hairdressers (for basic cuts only) are allowed to open as well.
All individual and non-physical contact sports and recreational activities are allowed and farmer’s market and morning markets gets extended hours (7am to 11am).
Ismail Sabri said the government will continue to monitor the 3 indicators in all states individually for signs of progress to the next phase.
READ MORE: There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19
READ MORE: SOP Adjustments For Phase 1, 2, 3, 4 Of The National Recovery Plan

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[WATCH] Shang-Chi Actor Explains What It Means To Be Malaysian With 3 Relatable Reasons

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Malaysians are taking Hollywood by storm with homegrown heroes like Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng gracing the big screen in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

The movie, which was released earlier this month will make its way to Malaysia in October following the recent reopening of cinemas.
While most of the world, and even Singapore have had a chance to catch the action-packed superhero blockbuster flick, Malaysia can at least claim two of its star-studded cast.
Shang-Chi actor Ronny Chieng hasn’t forgotten his roots
Famously known as a senior correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and making his American feature debut in the film Crazy Rich Asians, comedian Ronny Chieng’s appearance in Marvel’s latest release hasn’t deterred his proud Malaysian roots.
In a tweet posted on Malaysia Day by Marvel Studios Malaysia, Johor Bahru born Ronny proves he is still very Malaysian despite his Hollywood success.
Our very own, JB-born, Ronny Chieng shares what (still) makes him Malaysian at heart! 😎 Catch him as Jon Jon in Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, (finally) in Malaysian cinemas 7 October. #ShangChiMY Find out more: https://t.co/8ATFzy7vNB pic.twitter.com/mxPreBtmiE— Marvel Studios Malaysia (@MarvelMalaysia) September 16, 2021
In the 1 minute Malaysia Day greeting, Ronny wishes everyone a “Selamat Hari Malaysia” professing he is still an “Anak Malaysia”.
 “You know how I know I’m still a Malaysian at heart?” he asks viewers.
He then reveals 3 very relatable reasons how.
(Credit: Screen grab from Marvel Studios Malaysia / Twitter)
Number one, I still have a Malaysia passport okay, look at this, what more proof do you need?
Ronny’s number two reason why he’s still a Malaysian at heart: “I still use my ‘lah’ and ‘meh’ all the time like ‘boleh lah’, ‘can meh’, ‘can lah’.”
And his third reason, well it has to do with food and drinks (naturally) and how he can still order like a pro at the kopitiam.
“Hey uncle, one kopi peng kosong!”(Credit: Screen grab from Marvel Studios Malaysia / Twitter)
He ends the video with well wishes to all Malaysians before uttering the slogan that embodies the Malaysian spirit – ‘Malaysia Boleh’.
For fans of Marvel, movies and the actor himself, Ronny will be playing Jon Jon in the new superhero movie as the right-hand man and announcer at Shang-Chi’s estranged sister Xialing’s (played by Meng’er Zhang) underground fighting club.
Joining him is another fellow Malaysian Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan, a guardian of the mythical village Ta Lo and Shang-Chi and Xialing’s aunt.
Marvel Studios’ Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is set to open in Malaysian cinemas starting 7 October.

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Penang Prepares For The “New Normal” Way Of Living Post-Covid-19

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The Penang government has drawn up three missions in preparation for the state to face the â€œnew normalâ€ way of living post this Covid-19 pandemic.
The three missions outlined are: 1) strengthening Penangâ€™s ecosystem, 2) streamlining the ecosystem to changes in the 21st century, and 3) building resilience to face any crisis in the future.
On 15 April, via a media conference streamed live on his personal Facebook account, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow shared that these missions were made via the stateâ€™s Penang Next Normal Strategy.
Thus, in the fight against the virus, the Penang state government has also made their own preparations for life after the pandemic through the Penang Next Normal Strategy.
Penang cannot be in a crisis forever.Chow Kon Yeow via Malay Mail
He explained that experts from various fields have predicted that even after the outbreak ends, the world will be seeing major changes to what we once considered as normal as we adapt to life post-Covid-19.

SIARAN FACEBOOK LIVE | MESEJ YAB KETUA MENTERI PULAU PINANG SAUDARA CHOW KON YEOW 15 APRIL 2020 2.00 PETANGSIARAN FACEBOOK LIVE | MESEJ YAB KETUA MENTERI PULAU PINANG SAUDARA CHOW KON YEOW 15 APRIL 2020 2.00 PETANGPenang Lawan COVID-19Telegram Channel rasmi kempen Penang Lawan COVID-19.FB: https://www.facebook.com/penanglawancovid19/Website:https://penanglawancovid19.com/Telegram:https://t.me/penanglawancovid19Posted by Chow Kon Yeow æ›¹è§€å‹ on Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Chow said that the way we move, interact and conduct business will change.Â Thus, in the fight against the virus, the Penang state government has also made their own preparations for life after the pandemic.
Besides seeing renewals in terms of institution, economics, and social, the strategy has even been implemented in the governmentâ€™s operations. Examples include encouraging e-commerce in the state via buying online campaigns and Ramadan e-bazaars.
In addition, these renewals can also be seen in the Penang Youth Corporation’s efforts in organising competitions such as e-sports Stay at Home league on 18 April and the virtual round table conference on â€œPLC19 eCrowdSource: Hacking the Next Normalâ€ on 20 April.
I am confident with all our efforts, Penang will be able to come out of the crisis and continue to develop and achieve excellence.Chow Kon Yeow via Malay Mail

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[Watch] “Kopiah” Road Bully With Over RM8k Outstanding Fines Makes A Scene In Selangor

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Regardless if it was your fault or not, there will always be road bullies who take the law into their own hands.

Recently, a dashcam footage showed the driver of a Proton Perdana acting like a thug when he failed to cut a line in a lane at the Setia Taipan area.

Dah la potong que dekat trafic light, lepas tu block kereta sesuka hati ajak bergaduh.Lokasi : Setia Alam pic.twitter.com/391mP0RQKh— VICENZO LORENZO MEOOOW (@vicenzolorenzo) January 24, 2022

Dissatisfied when he failed to cut the line, the driver of the Proton Perdana started to chase in an attempt to stop the other vehicle.
The other driver, who recorded the incident on his dashcam, was sending a friend home at a residential area when the incident happened.
After tailing for some distance, the road bully stopped his car in front of the other vehicle.
The road bully then came out from the Proton Perdana.
He did not bother to wear a face mask, and was behaving like a thug as he approached the other car.
The Wicked Flee When No One Pursues
However, the man got cold feet and left after he was told that the owner of the dashcam would go to the police station.
Accordingly, the road bully was also told that the whole incident was recorded through the dashcam.
However, that was not the end.
Netizens ran a search on the road bully’s car number and found that he had 38 unpaid summons with a total fine of RM8,150.
Hambik ko RM8150 saman.. nak g mana? pic.twitter.com/rjRUTon0yy— nb (@MetalPolymath) January 24, 2022
Netizens blasted the road bully for his hostile, aggressive mindset.
They also scolded the road bully for giving religion a bad name by wearing a kopiah and not wearing a mask.

What To Do If You Are Being Followed
As a general rule of thumb, it’s better to avoid road-rage incidents because they can never end well.
READ MORE: Whose Fault Is It? Serdang Road Rage Incident Leaves Malaysians Divided
When you encounter a road bully, DO NOT drive home or to your place of work.
If necessary, flash your lights and sound your horn to notify other road users of your situation.
If they persist in following you, drive to the nearest police station or a safe place where there are plenty of other people around.

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Turns Out Man Who Cursed Out Security Guard Has Felony Charges

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On 27 October, a couple had a heated argument with security personnel at an apartment complex in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur which went viral.

The couple, who are new tenants at Residensi SkyAwani, apparently left their young daughter in the care of the security guard while they went away to do other things nearby.
They later became angry at the security guards for not looking after their child and drew criticisms from netizens for their rude actions online.
READ MORE: [Watch] Parents Abuse Apartment Security After Leaving Child For Them To ‘Babysit’
Undeterred by the criticisms, the wife under the Twitter handle @MasAmira92, took to Twitter to ask for support and even called on former prime minister Muhyiddin for help on 3 November 2021. Her long rants are still ongoing on Twitter.

Rezeki aku viral untuk 1 dunia nampak apa yang aku buat dari dulu sampai hidup aku jadi kucar kacir… PENGANIAYAAN DALAM NEGARA SENDIRI…. @MuhyiddinYassin please turun padang…saya perlukan  sokongan….— M.A.M (@MasAmira92) November 3, 2021

She has also claimed to have hired a lawyer to handle her husband’s case and gave a passive-aggressive warning for everyone else to watch out.

And for information I already have my own lawyer yang handle for all my husband case and for my cases also because he knew everything that happened in my life….all the reports had been done before the things got viral out….so stay back and watch… #watchandlearn— M.A.M (@MasAmira92) November 4, 2021

On Thursday (4 November), the management of Residensi SkyAwani released a statement in an update.
The Management has issued a warning notice to the couple and the owner of the rental unit. The couple’s rental contract has also been cancelled early and they’re said to be in the process of moving out.
The statement also noted that the police had issued a warrant on 3 November for the arrest of the man who has been caught for previous crimes and felony charges.
Investigations revealed that the family frequently moved houses to avoid police detection.
The public is also advised to stop sharing the viral video and to stop spreading false or misleading information to make sure the investigation goes smoothly.

@MasAmira92 gave a retort after reading the statement released by the Management.
She alleged that the management only called the owner of the rental unit to chase the family out today (5 November).

https://twitter.com/MasAmira92/status/1456466537888432135?s=20

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Ketsa: Malaysia Isn’t Completely Free From Earthquakes, Good To Be Prepared

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There’s a wide perception that Malaysia is free from earthquakes because it’s situated outside the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Despite this, there have been mild earthquakes at Mount Kinabalu in Sabah and in some areas in Sarawak over the years.
READ MORE: Weak Earthquake Hits Kundasang, Tremors Also Felt In Ranau
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The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (Ketsa) said Malaysia might not be completely free from the risk of earthquakes after all.
In a statement, the ministry said the effects of earthquakes that occur in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the movement of tectonic plates of the Indian-Australian plate can trigger the activation of ancient faults in Peninsular Malaysia and cause earthquakes.
Ketsa said the magnitude of earthquakes can reach up to 6 on the Richter scale depending on the size of the ancient fault lines that are activated.
The Pacific Ring of Fire. Image: Public Domain/Wiki
Ketsa said this was shown when more than 20 earthquakes have been reported in Sarawak since 1970 and more than 65 earthquakes reported in Sabah since 1900.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the strong tremors previously registered in Sabah were at a magnitude 6 to 6.3 in 1923, 1958, 1976, and 2015.
Over in Sarawak, the strongest earthquake measured 5.3 in magnitude in 1994.
In the peninsula, there were several earthquake tremors with a local epicentre in Bukit Tinggi (Pahang), Kenyir Dam (Terengganu), Kuala Pilah (Negeri Sembilan), Manjung (Perak), and Temenggor (Perak), with a magnitude range between 1.6 and 4.6 in 1984, 1985, 1987, 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2013.
Ketsa said this information is not to cause panic but as a reminder for the public to be prepared for the future.
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What to do in an earthquake?
MetMalaysia has suggested some steps to take in an event of an earthquake and it involves three phases: Before, During, and After.
Before the earthquake happens, everyone is advised to ready an emergency bag with important documents inside and make sure that it’s easy to reach the bag in an emergency situation.
Drop, Cover, Hold On: Bow down, shield the neck with your arms, and take cover under a sturdy table. Image: TRP File
During the earthquake, it’s advisable to bow down, take cover, or evacuate to safety. According to CDC, people should protect their heads and neck with their arms, a pillow or a large book to prevent injuries from falling objects.
It’s also safer to hide under sturdy structures such as a table and stay away from outer walls, windows, and hanging objects.
Once the earthquake ends, people should immediately seek medical assistance or go for a check-up before carrying out repair work.
Members of the public are also advised to follow and check MetMalaysia’s website or social media pages [Facebook, Twitter, Instagram] for updates from time to time.
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