23YO Malaysian Man Sentenced To 12 Weeks Jail in Singapore For Threatening To Post Lewd Photos & Videos Of Ex-Girlfriend

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail in Singapore after he pleaded guilty to threatening his ex-girlfriend to distribute intimate photos and videos of her which were taken without consent.
The lewd materials were taken during the couple’s three-year relationship which ended on January 2021.

The suspect cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the identity of his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend, who is also Malaysian, reported Malay Mail.
He began to threaten his former girlfriend after she asked him to repay the money that she had lent her, which she claims amounted to RM40,730.
After he ignored her messages, the victim posted an Instagram Story, which automatically disappears after 24 hours, about him owing her money and tagged his Instagram username.
The suspect retaliated by sending her the indecent materials that he had kept, which among others taken while his former girlfriend is changing clothes and in the shower. He also said that he will not continue to pay his debt to the victim.
“He also told the victim that she had willingly lent him money, and whether he wanted to return the money was his business. He told her not to bother him just because he owed her money,” Deputy Public Prosecutor Emily Zhao told the court during the trial.
According to the report, the suspect deleted the offensive material a few days later without uploading anything.
He was nabbed by the police on 26 May after the victim lodged a police report at Clementi Neighbourhood Police Centre. The police also found one semi-nude image of the victim on his mobile phone.

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Netizens React To Alleged Forced Conversion Of Orang Asli By Jakoa

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According to a news report by Malaysiakini, a group of 137 Orang Asli from the Bateq Mayah tribe are seeking to nullify their status as Muslims after claiming they were duped into converting during a mass conversion 30 years ago.

Malaysiakini sighted court documents, which reported that the tribe filed a writ of summons at the Kuala Lumpur High Court in September last year against the Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa), its director and officer, the Pahang Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (Muip), the Pahang government, and the federal government.
It was claimed that the mass conversion was carried out illegally following alleged threats by a Jakoa officer, at Kg Benchah Kelubi, Merapoh, in Kuala Lipis, Pahang, in April 1993.
The tribe claimed that the defendants had breached their duty to protect and preserve the cultural and religious beliefs of the aboriginal peoples.
It was also alleged that a total of 57 tribe members were coerced and converted, and the remainder were children born later.
In Malaysia and in accordance with the local laws, children born to Muslim parents are considered Muslims and have “Islam” on their identity cards.
The Orang Asli also claimed that they did not recite the creed as it was recited to them and have continued to practise the animistic beliefs of their tribe.
They only realised much later that the word Islam was on their identity cards after they learnt how to speak basic Bahasa Malaysia.
Additionally, it was also alleged that the Jakoa officer had warned them that they would not be allowed to live in the village anymore and their houses and crops would be destroyed.
The Orang Asli claimed they were warned that they would be hunted down and tortured if they ran deeper into the jungle.
This has garnered multiple comments from netizens of various backgrounds.
Twitter user @ayrttonleon_ said:
Forced conversions and assimilation by the authorities are blatant abuse of power over the powerless. This is so wrong in many ways.@ayrttonleon_ via Twitter
Meanwhile Twitter user @climateaidil called this act heartless.
Authorities forced the Orang Asli from the Bateq Mayah tribe in Pahang to convert to Islam. If they didn’t, they would be forced to leave their ancestral villages, have their homes & crops destroyed & be tortured if they ran away. Absolutely heartless.@climateaidil via Twitter
Another Twitter user @abishadream questioned Malaysia’s freedom to choose your own religion.
It’s insane how these people are using the scaring tactic to force conversions onto orang asli and it is even scary how this has happened for decades. What happened to kebebasan agama?@abishadream via Twitter
Twitter user @asianpadthai said:
This is similar to what happened to the Indigenous in rural parts of Sabah and Sarawak. The community was promised beras (rice), cooking oil and other basic necessities if dorang peluk Islam (they converted to Islam). At the end, they only convert atas sebab untuk teruskan kehidupan (for the reason that they wanted to survive).@asianpadthai via Twitter
Another Twitter user @ProudOrangAsli called this act “disgusting and blatantly disrespectful.
This is so disgusting and blatantly disrespectful if it were proven in court that these Orang Asli from the Bateq tribe are indeed being forced to convert to Islam! Enough with the forced religious conversion! Leave us orang asli alone!.@ProudOrangAsli via Twitter

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Mâ€™sian man quits smoking as birthday gift to 1-year-old daughter

Most parents will tell you that the birth of a child changes a person.
This tiny innocent human being youâ€™ve made with your partner will make you feel both elated and fearful at the same time.
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For this Malaysian dad, it made him want to give up a dirty habit heâ€™d been holding on to for a long time.
Mohamed Hafiz shared on Twitter that as his daughter, Norhafizah turned one years old, he wanted to celebrate the joyous occasion with a worthy present.
He decided to quit smoking.

Harini setahun yang lepas Norhafizah dilahirkan di dunia ini. Tak tau nak beli hadiah apa untuk harijadi sebab dia kecik lagi. Jadi aku decide untuk berhenti merokok sebagai hadiah. This is the last one pic.twitter.com/CJKB9vTI53
â€” Mohamad Hafiz (@HafizJalal_HJ) September 15, 2019

In the tweet, Hafiz explained that he had been thinking of what to get for his daughter’s first birthday, considering sheâ€™s still very small.
Accompanied by a photo of a cigarette, Hafiz shared that he had decided this would be his last stick.
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The tweet, which has since been retweeted more than 16k times at the time of writing, received many supportive responses.
Social media users praised Hafiz for his honourable decision. Some even took the opportunity to share their own experiences with kicking the dirty habit.

Please bro jangan kecewakan Hafizah. Our prayers be with you and your family. Happy birthday si comel 🌻🌻🌻
â€” wawa (@njhhnjw) September 16, 2019

“Please brother, don’t let Hafizah down. Our prayers be with you and your family. Happy birthday cute one”

Good luck,bro. My dad ambil masa sehari to quit smoking when he realized itâ€™s his fault for making his son dapat asthma. ✊🏽😊
â€” | Fadli | 🇲🇾 💞 (@Mfadli_akmal) September 16, 2019

“Good luck brother. My dad took just one day to quit smoking when he realised it’s his fault his son became asthmatic.”

Saya dlu dunhill 14 + Winston 20 x lepas BRO.. ank sulong umo 1 tahun sy nekad berhenti bro. Skrg ank dah lepas exam UPSR. Alhamdulillah tiada yg mustahil hidup tanpa rokok Dan tk bau mulut busuk dh. 👍👍👍👍👍
â€” Shah 2109 (@2109Shah) September 16, 2019

“I used to smoke 14 Dunhills and 20 Winstons without fail. When my eldest turned a year old, I was determined to quit. Now, my kid just finished their UPSR exams. It’s not impossible to live without cigarettes. Now my breath no longer smells.”

Aku dulu macam ni lahh. Dah berapa ribu kali pun tak tau. Tapi aku tetap doakan hang supaya dapat tunaikan janji hang tu. In Sha Allah, amin . .
â€” ANGAHOKAY (@anepsahaja_) September 16, 2019

“I was like this too. I’ve tried thousands of times to quit. I will pray that you will keep your promise to your daughter.”
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Mohamed Hafiz also updated his Twitter followers on how difficult it is to quit smoking.
Recently, he had to make a trip to the clinic after vomiting so many times.

Update. 3,4 kali muntah dan terus ke klinik. Kuat betul penangan rokok ni. 16 tahun hidup bergelumang asap rokok. Pergi klinik pun selipar sebelah lain2 😂 pic.twitter.com/1sx2plXA5m
â€” Mohamad Hafiz (@HafizJalal_HJ) September 15, 2019

“Update. After vomiting 3 – 4 times, I’ve gone to the clinic. Nicotine addiction really holds on to you after you’ve been surrounded in cigarette smoke for 16 years. In my daze, I accidentally wore two different slippers.”
Although Hafiz has been unsuccessful in his previous attempts to quit, attributing his previous tries to his parents and his wife, heâ€™s determined to try again, this time for his little girl.

Abah pernah juga berhenti rokok sebab opah dan atuk hang, Hafizah,tapi tewas. Demi mommy hang jangan cakap la, beratus kali janji, tewas juga. Ni pertama kali sebab anak abah. Harap2 berjaya la 💪 pic.twitter.com/Lj98kLo0VT
â€” Mohamad Hafiz (@HafizJalal_HJ) September 16, 2019

We believe you can do this Hafiz! All the best and happy birthday to your little one!
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“All Models Are Being Paid” Assures KLFW Founder

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The founder of KL Fashion Week Andrew Tan has released a statement after a model protested in front of KLFW2022.

READ MORE: KLFW Allegedly Didn’t Pay Its Models, Alicia Amin Stages Protest At KLFW2022
Model Alicia Amin protested at KLFW2022.(Credit: Yelamango)
According to Andrew, all payments for models hired for KLFW2022 will go out on time, as they planned to do months ago before model and celebrity Alicia Amin protested at the event.
As mentioned in a previous statement, I will personally oversee all aspects of Finance. Payment will be made in full to my Model Casting Director in advance to the Fashion Week and all models are paid upon completion of the day.Andrew Tan to TRP
Andrew also said that all previous  payments have been handled and that he will be overseeing finances himself.
Some of the designs on display at KLFW2022.
He also says that KLFW has a bigger role to play for the Malaysian fashion industry. The 10th year, he said, just marks the beginning, and the organisation has a lot more to develop in terms of a fashion eco-system for the industries.
I started KL FASHION WEEK with nothing. This is a vision of mine to make a name for our country’s designers and I am extremely thrilled to see them grow and prosper.Andrew Tan to TRP

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[Watch] Thieves Try To Steal Cows In A MPV, Breeders Set Fire To It To Rescue Them Back

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Police have opened an investigation following a group of men believed to be cattle breeders who set fire to a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).

The vehicle, a Honda Odyssey, was suspected to be used as a transport to steal the animals.
The incident went viral in a 40-second video that spread on social media and is said to have taken place at Felda Bukit Kuantan in Kemaman, Terengganu.
After the attempt of stealing cattles was thwarted, the car was overturned and torched.
The MPV was left burning by the main road heading towards Felda Neram 1 in Jabor.
It is not clear how the cattle were loaded into the MPV.
Kosmo cited Kemaman District Police Chief Hanyan Ramlan as saying that his department had opened an investigation paper on the matter.
Police are still investigating the real cause of the vehicle being set on fire, and the investigation is conducted under Section 435 of the Penal Code.Kemaman District Police Chief Hanyan Ramlan on the ongoing investigation.
The police have urged the individuals in the video to come forward and give their statements.

In the meantime, Hanyan said it had not been confirmed that the Honda Odyssey MPV was used to transport the stolen cattle.
He said no complaint regarding the theft of the animal had been received so far.
Vigilantes Who Take The Law Into Their Own Hands
Following the incident, netizens urge the authorities to investigate the matter as it has involved criminal acts.
Netizens pointed out that everyone is ruled by the law, the cattle breeders should not do something illegal in order to put right something that they think is not fair.
At the same time, some criticized the actions of cattle owners who let their livestock roam freely, causing accidents for road users.
  @hobiatok6 Kes Curi Lembu #ForYou #LIKE #VideoViral #fypシ #Hot #Kutip ♬ bunyi asal  – hobiatok6
READ MORE:  [Watch] Naval Officers Injured After 4WD Rammed Into A Cow On The North-South Expressway
In Malaysia, a cow can fetch as much as RM40,000 depending on its breed.

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Johor Police Denies Kidnapping & Organ Harvesting Claims Made By TikTok Video

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Johor Police chief Comm Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat has shut down rumours of people being kidnapped for organ harvesting in the state as made in a now-viral TikTok video.

“There have been no police reports regarding such cases as claimed by the account holder,” Kamarul Zaman was quoted by Harian Metro.
He added that the police viewed the posting as an attempt to instigate fear among the public.
According to Kamarul Zaman, it is illegal for any parties to spread fabricated speculation like this and the perpetrator could face action under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which is punishable with a maximum fine of RM50,000, a one-year jail term or both upon conviction.
The Johor police chief was commenting on a TikTok uploaded by the application user, @aestheticharu, which advised the public to be careful, claiming that there are cases of kidnappers abducting people before harvesting their organs and selling them to hospitals in the state.
The video, uploaded two days ago, is yet to be taken down by the TikTok user.
  @aestheticharu STAY SAFE ♬ original sound – eleanor
Kamarul Zaman urged the public not to be gullible and believe such fake information made by unverified sources.
There have been a few attempted and potential kidnapping incidents this year so far, most notably the kidnapping of a cosmetic founder in Kelantan, the kidnapping of a businessman in Ampang, and the recent kidnapping attempt of a child in Genting Highlands.
READ MORE: [Watch] Businessman Abducted In Front Of Ampang Restaurant, Public Gave Chase
READ MORE: [Watch] Abducted Kelantanese Woman Believed To Have Been Taken To Thailand
READ MORE: Police Probing Genting Highlands’ Child Kidnapping Attempt Claims Made Viral On TikTok

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Most Awaited Demon Slayer Exhibition Arrives In Malaysia

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Kimetsu no Yaiba a.k.a the Demon Slayer exhibition is currently happening in Pavilion Bukit Jalil from 18 February to 18 May 2023 for the first time in Malaysia.

Demon Slayer is a well-known Anime and has a massive fan following here. This exhibition is a definite treat to fans as it brings you into the world of the anime as soon as you enter the exhibition.
The are many zones in the exhibition where visitors will get to see the world of the Demon Slayer.
When you first enter the exhibition, you are welcomed by a “Demon Slayer Corp” uniform.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Right after that, you will enter Mount Fujikasane. This is where you are welcomed by the beautiful wisteria flowers and the black and white-haired guides. This Mount is used for the final selection of the Demon Slayer Corp.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Once you pass through that, you will come into the Demon Slayer Headquarters. Here you will find the information about all the Demon Slayer Corps in the form of scrolls.
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The highlight of the zone is the display of the 1:1 Nirchin Blades of the Demon Slayers.
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There is also a display of the scenes where you get the see the introduction of Inosuke.
You will then go through the Special Training Room where visitors will be asked to play a game where they can experience a glimpse of the trainings that the Demon Slayers go through.

Upon completion of the game, visitors will receive a certificate at the end of the exhibition.
Photo by: Keran Raj
The exciting part of this is that while visitors are playing the game, there will be a display of all the Demon Slayers welcoming and encouraging them to go through the training.
Photo by: Keran Raj
The next stop is the House Of Demons where you get to witness the Infinity Castle Effect in 3D. This is displayed using a special mechanism.
As you walk through this zone, you will also have the opportunity to look at the original sketches of Akira Matsushima, the artist of the anime.
Photo by: Keran Raj
These sketches were exclusively brough from Japan as stated by Melvin Tan Wai Lun, one of the organisers of the exhibition.
There are also various displays of the Demons in this zone together with a multiple screen display with snippets of the demons.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Next, the vistors will enter the Mount Natagumo zone where there’s a curved screen display of the iconic battle that took place at Mount Natagumo.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Over in the Mugen Train Arc zone, vistors are allowed to sit and take pictures of the famous arc.
Photo by: Keran Raj
This zone is specially dedicated to the Mugen Train movie that was released in 2020.
Don’t miss out on the Complete Collection Of Illustrations by Matsushima.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Finally, visitors will enter a space where souvenirs are sold, among them pillows, posters and keychains.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Once visitors leave the exhibition, food and beverages are sold outside.
All in all, this exhibition is one Demon Slayer fans should not miss.
But it is also suitable for those who may want to know what the hype is all about.
Tickets for the exhibition are priced at RM48 for adults and RM38 for children.

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206 Police Reports Lodged Against Opposition MP Dataran Rally, Investigations On-going

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206 reports have been received by the police relating to the recent rally held by Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) at Dataran Merdeka.

Bernama quoted the Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah who said that an investigations have started and those involved will be called to have their statements recorded.
As such, the police urge all individuals involved in the gathering to cooperate to facilitate the ongoing investigations.Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah via Bernama
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He also said that the case is being investigated under:
Regulation 9 and Regulation 10 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) (Recovery Movement Control) 2021 (PU (A) 293) RegulationsSection 21A of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) Section 269 of the Penal Code (Act 574) Section 9 (5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act
The police has also noted that the Dewan Rakyat Secretary issued a notice to MPs on 30 July that the Special Sitting has been postponed to a later date.
Acryl said this is based on the risk assessment done by the Health Ministry (MOH) and also suggestions from the Director-General.
Police knew Opposition MPs were coming to Parliament
He mentioned that the police received information on 1 August that a gathering would take place at the Parliament compound on 2 August.
Taking into consideration that on that date, no Parliament sitting would take place as it had been postponed and there were no reasons for the MPs to be at the Parliament, the police took necessary measures to prevent any gathering from being held.Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah via Bernama
This move, he said, was in line with provisions under Regulation 9 and Regulation 10 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Local Infected Areas) (National Recovery Plan) (NRP) Regulations 2021, dated 4 July, which states that gatherings and processions are banned throughout the NRP.
Opposition MPs recently gathered at Dataran Merdeka after they were denied entry into Parliament.
READ MORE: [Photos] Opposition MP’s Tried Marching To Parliament But Halted By FRU Today
Credit: Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim

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MySejahtera Fully Owned By The Government, Consumer Data Is Confidential, Says KJ

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There has been an uproar on social media over the past few days over MySejahtera.

It all started when some parties claimed that the user data of the MySejahtera application had been ‘sold’ to a private company.
It is alleged that each user data such as address, identity card number taken from the ‘database’ of the application are sold for around RM900 to RM7,000.

It raises concerns among the public as they are required to register and run the application in their mobile phones ever since the Covid-19 pandemic started.
In response, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin issued a media statement where he rebutted the allegations.
MySejahtera dimiliki sepenuhnya oleh Kerajaan dengan KKM sebagai pemilik utama termasuk semua data yang diterima MySj. Kerahsiaan data adalah terjamin dan KKM akan sentiasa memastikan aspek ini tidak dikompromi. pic.twitter.com/DcRCID0vXb— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) March 27, 2022
He explained that the data and personal information of MySejahtera users are fully owned by the Malaysian government with the Ministry of Health (KKM) as the main owner.
MOH would like to clarify that the government has never sold the MySejahtera application to any private company. In addition, the government has never made any payment to KPISOFT (M) Sdn. Bhd. who has developed the MySejahtera application.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin clearing the air over the MySejahtera issue.
Khairy further explained that the statement was also intended to respond to the media statement on the issue made by Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim.
He added that the confidentiality of user data in the application is guaranteed and MOH will also ensure that this aspect is not compromised by any party.
READ MORE: MySejahtera App Developer Is Actually Internationally-Renowned Malaysian Company
#opensource? #audit – source code & #dataprotection? siapa pemilik #mysejahtera? full ownership (incl source code & data)Adakah data & source code dikategori sbg rasmi kerajaan (#osa)?siapa pembangun & penyelanggara? https://t.co/GAvg1zNUYd— syawal™ シ (@syawal) March 27, 2022

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A Look At GE15 In Numbers

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Last Saturday was nomination day for the 15th General Election (GE15).
It marks the beginning of the process to form a new government in Malaysia.
As soon as the official candidates were announced by the Election Commission (EC), campaigning kicked off as political parties and individuals battle it out for 222 parliamentary seats, three state assemblies (Perlis, Perak, Pahang) and Bugaya in Sabah.
According to the EC, there will be 945 candidates competing for all parliamentary seats, which is an increase from the 687 candidates who competed in the last general election (GE14).
Here is a look at GE15 in numbers:
The highest number of independent candidates in history
A record 108 independent candidates will be competing for parliamentary seats in GE15, Bernama reported.
This shows a marked increase from the 24 candidates that ran for parliamentary seats in GE14 (2018) and 79 candidates in GE13 (2013).
The independent candidates include activists, professionals, and individuals not nominated by their parties. Among them are former Batu MP and PKR leader Tian Chua and Padang Besar incumbent Datuk Zahidi Zahidul Abidin.

PH records highest number of candidates
Pakatan Harapan (PH), as reported by Bernama, has the highest number of candidates for parliamentary seats at 206, followed by Barisan Nasional (BN) with 178, Perikatan Nasional with 149, and Pejuang with 116.
In its first general election showing, which includes Peninsular Malaysia, Parti Warisan Sabah fielded 52 candidates.

With 10 people vying for one seat, Batu is the most contested
The Batu parliamentary seat has the most number of independent candidates. They are lawyer Siti Zabedah Kasim, who is also known as Siti Kassim ; social media personality Nur Fathiah Syazwan Shaharudin, also known as Cleopatra ; Tian Chua and Too Cheng Huat.
Other candidates in Batu are P Prabakaran for PH, Wan Azliana (Pejuang), Zulfli Fattah (Parti Rakyat Malaysia), Azhar Yahya (PN), A Kohilan Pillay (BN) and Nathan Batu (Warisan).

Gender war
Compared to 818 male candidates, there are only 187 women or 13.5% female candidates.
127 women are parliamentary seat candidates while 60 are vying for state seats.
According to Bernama, PH, which consists of PKR, DAP, Amanah, and UPKO, is fielding 39 women, BN has 22 female candidates while PN has 16.

Only 2.5% of candidates are under the age of 30, while 82.6% of candidates are above the age of 40
Only 241 (17.3 percent) of the 1,386 candidates for Parliamentary and State Assembly seats in GE15 are under 40 years old.
In this election, 50.48 percent of all registered voters are under 40 years of age. However, the number of younger candidates is significantly lower.
The age group with the most candidates is between 50 and 59 years old, with 443 (31.9%), followed by the over-60 age group with 352 candidates, according to a statement by the Election Commission (EC), following the nomination process.350 candidates are between 40 and 49.
The oldest candidate is 97 years old, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (Pejuang, Langkawi) while the youngest candidate is 23 years old Peggy Chaw Zhi Ting (Independent, Tenom).

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RM4,000 Fine & 10 Days Jail For Teen Who Tried To Steal Money From Mosque

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The teenager who went viral for being sprayed with water according to Muslim burial processions has been sentenced to 10 days jail time and slapped with a fine of RM4,000 by Selayang Magistrate Court for trying to steal the mosque’s alms box recently.

Daniel Iskandar was sentenced after pleading guilty and the court ordered the accused to be jailed from the date of arrest on 9 January and an additional five-month jail sentence, if he fails to pay the fine.
The unemployed 19-year-old was accused of trying to steal an alms box belonging to a mosque on 8 January by dragging the container and hiding it in the mosque’s mortuary.
Based on reports Kosmo, the offense was committed at Masjid Al Islahiah Kilometer (km) 28 Kuang, Rawang at 11:58 pm.
Before sentencing, Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Nik Faizal reprimanded the accused that stealing was an offense.
Do you know what you did wrong? People donated the money to pay for the construction of the mosque, but you tried to steal and put it in the mortuary. Hope this thing becomes a lesson for you.Selayang Court Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Nik Faizal
Recently, a video surfaced online showing a bunch of men, including an imam, performing a burial cleansing ritual on a teenager for trying to steal money from the mosque which caught the attention of netizens online.
READ MORE: [Watch] Teenager Who Stole Money From Mosque Was Sentenced To Body Washing Ritual For Dead People

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Shoot out in Kuantan this morning left one dead

A shocking shooting incident in Air Puteh, Kuantan happened at around 1am today.
According to New Straits Times, the victim and a friend was getting out of their car after returning home from an entertainment outlet when they were suddenly shot at.
According to bystander accounts, the gunman was riding a motorcycle while the victim was driving a silver-grey Toyota Estima.
Picture credit: New Straits Times
Pahang police chief Datuk Abd Jalil Hassan said that the victim drove himself to the hospital before he was found unconscious in front of a pharmacy.
Members of the public who found him then took him to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The police is now investigating the type of weapon used by the suspect and the motive behind the attack.

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The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

Gun laws in Malaysia are one of the strictest in the world. Unlike America, Malaysians do not have the legal right to bear arms unless you own a gun license (which BTW is close to impossible to get).
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TRP sends our condolences to the families affected.


Najib’s Absence In Court Today Reportedly Infuriated The Judge

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Datuk Seri Najib Razak, or rather his lawyer, was reportedly on the receiving end of some judicial fury as the Former Prime Minister failed to turn up to his scheduled hearing at the High Court this morning.

The 1MDB trial, judged by Collin Lawrence Sequerah, was scheduled for 9:30am today.
According to Malay Mail, the judge entered the courtroom at 9:40am, at which time Najib’s lawyer, Rahmat Hazlan, informed the High Court that the defence was only notified last night that their client, along with other MPs, were expected at the palace for an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Following Rahmat’s explanation on Najib’s absence, the judge responded saying Najib should have courtesy to head to the High Court first, while adding that in no uncertain terms, Najib had to abide by the Agong’s demands.
“But the newspaper reports I read said it’s going to be in batches. Your client better let me know from what time to what time. I want to know what time is his slot there, and after he meets the King, I want him back here and the trial to proceed. I may not even stop at 4pm today,” said Sequerah.
Najib’s lawyers were then give 10 minutes to find out the time slot allocated for the Pekan MP in the palace.
Credit: Malay Mail
Previously, Najib’s lawyers had requested for postponement, or shortening of the trial due to various reasons, such as ailments on Najib’s end to which the judge was stern in delivering his decision.
In today’s case however, the judge was reported to be “unusually angry”, and spoke with a “furious tone”, when informed of Najib’s absence.
Sequerah appeared to have “calmed down” shortly after, informing Hazlan that they should be prepared to go into overtime, as too much time has been lost.
I’m sorry you have to be kept in suspense, but it’s unavoidable. All of us have duties to perform. As I said if the King summons, he has to be there, but he doesn’t have to be there all day. I need a window of time when he has to be there and give the Majesty his views.1MDB trial judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah
Yesterday’s trial also went into overtime, as proceedings could not start until Najib was available at 3pm, following a meeting  with Umno President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Umno Vice President Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob for the selection of a new prime minister. Proceedings were reported to have passed the 5pm mark.
The judge, in an attempt to make up for lost time, had decided that the lunch break would be cut short, and is trying to be excused from a webinar he is required to attend in relation to the case.
Najib faces a total of 25 charges in the 1MDB case – 21 counts of money laundering (Section 4(1)(a), AMLATFA) , and 4 counts of abuse of power (Section 23, MACC act 2009, total of RM2.28 billion.)

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Sabah’s Illiterate “Solar Mamas” Are Solar Engineers Powering Kampungs

Access to basic amenities such as running water and electricity might be taken for granted by those living in the city but in rural areas, especially those which have limited access to the outside world, it’s still a real problem.
Such were the issues that plagued Inggai Sungging, a 55-year-old semi-literate grandmother and the fourth “solar mama”, who recalled the difficulties of studying during her younger days due to the lack of electricity supply to her village.
It was due to this that she had to drop out of school at standard 5 because it was difficult to study after sundown.
Not wanting the next generation to face the same reality as she did, the grandmother of twelve from Kampung Paus enrolled in Barefoot College where she spent 5 months to become a solar engineer and bring electricity to her village.
She graduated top of her class among the 52 participants from Botswana, Mexico, Egypt, Indonesia, Paraguay, Cambodia, Thailand, and other countries.
What is Barefoot College and how do they help rural villagers to generate electricity?
Here are the highlights of our amazing Malaysian 🇲🇾 Solar Mama, while she learns Solar Engineer mastery.Soon, she’ll be heading home to provide her community with clean, renewable Solar Electricity.Photos courtesy of our local AV Team.#SolarMama #Malaysia #BarefootCollege pic.twitter.com/DYDWUc1k8tâ€” Barefoot College (@BarefootCollege) February 7, 2020
Previous mamas
Inggai is the product of the Barefoot Solar Project, an initiative by the Sabah Women Entrepreneurs and Professional Association (Swepa), which aims to empower and train marginalised and indigenous illiterate grandmothers to install and maintain solar units.
After enrolling for the programme, these solar mamas learn how to fabricate solar panels, lights, and photovoltaic circuits.
It first started in 2013 and was dubbed Barefoot Solar Project 1.0, giving Tarihing Masanim from Kampung Sonsogon Magandai in Kota Marudu the chance to be the first “solar mama” after graduating from the Barefoot College in India.
Picture Credit: YouTube
When she came back to her village, Tahirig successfully lit up 100 poor households by installing solar panels and connecting them to solar lanterns which were distributed to the households.
The other two grandmas who followed her were Gining Jaineh from the Kampung Binontungan Suyad/Kampung Sonsongon Suyad, and Rusni Singkamung from Kampung Sungai Magandai.
The three Solar Mamas have provided access to sustainable energy for 200 homes in three villages in Kota Marudu, helping around 1,100 villagers.
An initiative to improve the rural poor
Barefoot College is started in a village known as Tilanoia in India, in 1972, by Sanjit “Bunker” Roy as a place where rural people can enroll and take on skills that can benefit their communities.
Spread over eight acres, the Barefoot College runs entirely on solar energy maintained by the Barefoot solar engineers. It’s also an institution that aims to empower women in rural areas.
Picture Credit: Twitter
There are currently over 2,200 illiterate women who are proficient in designing, installing and maintaining solar systems that provide light and electricity to their villages, and the college claims to have trained 15,000 women in skills including solar engineering, healthcare and water testing.
The institution has trained Barefoot solar engineers from 93 countries who have installed solar-powered systems in 18,047 households worldwide.
They have now expanded into Africa with 5 training centres, and also in Latin America where the first 70 solar engineers have already brought light to more than 11,000 people.

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No Doctors On Strike So Far, MMA Reports

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The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) said that there have been no strikes reported so far, but has called for the public fear caused by this to be addressed.

So far checks made by MMA today revealed that there is no strike taking place at any of the public healthcare facilities throughout the country. However, the issue of public fear needs to be addressed. The MMA has been receiving calls from the public asking if public health care facilities are operating as usual today and we have assured them that they indeed are.MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai
Dr Muruga also added that they hoped the Health Ministry, through more frequent messaging through press statements and social media updates, will allay these fears and reassure the public that all public health care services are being provided without any disruptions.
Messages on the issue causing panic and fear are also being spread on social media. This too needs to be countered with the right messaging from the authorities. We advise the public to verify information they receive and only trust reliable and credible sources for any news or updates.MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai
Over the weekend, teh Johor Health Department (JKNK) and the Ministry of Health (MoH)came under fire for threatening to take disciplinary action against contract doctors in the state if they participate in a nationwide strike on April 3.
As reported by MalayMail, JKNJ director Datuk Dr Aman Rabu told a media press conference that action will only be imposed if the contract doctors fail to take heed of the advice given to them not to participate in the strike.
Our services are running as usual, that’s our guarantee. If it (the strike) happens, action will be taken against those who take part, as directed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.JKNJ director Datuk Dr Aman Rabu
On Saturday, the Ministry of Health tweeted a circulation letter which read that civil servants are prohibited from engaging in any illegal assembly.
It also read that the involvement of civil servants in illegal gatherings is a violation of Regulation 4 (1) and 4 (2), PU (A) 395/1993.
Netizens flocked to social media in defence of health care workers following the tweet from MoH.
Twitter user @ruhisya said:
Our healthcare workers are being paid around RM9/hour, which is less than what a Uniqlo sales assistant earns. I expect the new government to value them more. This issue is not new either, people have been talking about it for YEARS. Quoting this to show solidarity!@ruhisya via Twitter
Another Twitter user @ApamGulaMelaka said:
SOLIDARITY WITH ALL THE DOCTORS GOING FOR THE PROTEST! BETTER WAGE AND WORK LIFE BALANCE FOR OUR FRONTLINES. And for gov that is build by protesters, you all sure do have the audacity to called it “perhimpunan haram”@ApamGulaMelaka via Twitter
Twitter user @arif_majidstret called this act “ironic” especially since it comes from a government that promotes freedom of speech.
Kinda ironic seeing this coming from the current govt that promotes freedom of speech.@arif_majidstret via Twitter
Former Malaysian United Democratic Alliance’s (Muda) parliamentary candidate Lim Wei Jiet also tweeted in solidarity with the contract doctors, saying:
No such thing as “perhimpunan haram”, get your facts right KKM. In solidarity – junior doctors must be really desperate to resort to this, knowing the consequences. And to Gov/some who guilt-trip on oath, patient interest is better served if junior doctor wellbeing is secured.Former Muda parliamentary candidate Lim Wei Jiet
On Saturday (April 1), Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the cabinet has agreed to establish a high-level committee to deal with the issue of contract doctors.
She added that the committee will comprise representatives of several ministries and agencies including the Chief Secretary to the Government, Zuki Ali.
The Ministry of Health realises that the issue of contract doctors is an issue that has long been inherited from the previous government, since it was introduced back in 2016, as a result of the dumping of doctors in the market at that time.Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa
Zaliha also added that Putrajaya has from time to time responded to the problems and demands raised by health workers, including creating permanent posts, sponsoring specialist training or advanced training and time-based promotions.

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Instagram Post Featuring PM Ismail Sabri And Influencer Ms PuiYi; Police Investigates Actor And Director Nam Ron

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Well-known actor and director, Nam Ron was called to the Kajang District Police Headquarters because of one of the posts uploaded in his Instagram account.

Nam Ron admitted that he was shocked as it was the first such incident in his three decades as an actor.
Nam Ron, whose real name is Shahili Abdan, was investigated under section 504 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 after an individual reported his Instagram post.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by TA Nam Ron (@_nam_ron_)
According to Nam Ron, 53, he only shared about a poster in the post because he felt there was a good message.
“I did not make any threats and incitement and I am not a person who is crazy for likes when uploading posts on social media.”Actor and director Nam Ron on his controversial Instagram post
The director of One Two Jaga said the people who made the report to the police is perhaps dissatisfied with him.

Why do you want to chase likes or followers, that thing is not important because most of my posts are just for fun or a parody of an issue.Actor and director Nam Ron on accusations that he is looking for attention on social media
Meanwhile, Nam Ron said even though he was reported to the police, he was not intimidated.
Nam Ron explained that he did not commit any offence and would still be himself every time he uploaded a post on social media.
Possibilities And Pitfalls Of Social Media
The controversial post features a photo of a Malaysian model, YouTuber, and social media influencer, Siew Pui Yi.
A portrait of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was photoshopped onto the picture.
At the bottom of the photoshopped picture is the phrase “Keluarga Malaysia is Forever”, in reference to the concept coined by Ismail Sabri in 2021.
The photo also contains remarks which are unjust and disrespectful to Ismail Sabri.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by TA Nam Ron (@_nam_ron_)
Netizens were not amused and slammed Nam Ron for the distasteful posting.

It is not immediately clear why the artist chose to photoshop the two individuals together.
Siew, more popularly known as Ms Puiyi, is widely known for sharing dazzling photos and videos of herself on social media.
She is the founder of cosmetic brand MsPuiYiCosmetics.
Ms Puiyi made waves when she was announced as Penthouse’s January Pet of the Month.
In addition to her achievement, she also dropped a new single “Men-Mory”.
Ms Puiyi in one of her social media posts. (Source: Instagram)

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Pasar Malams Don’t Want To Open Due To Restrictive SOPs

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Around 500 hawkers and traders at the Lorong Tuanku Adbul Rahman (TAR) pasar malam have decided not to resume their business for the time being due to restrictive SOPs put in place under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).
What you need to know: Lorong TAR Hawkers and Traders Association chairman Azkhalim Suradi said that even though the government has given the green light for traders to resume their business, the SOPs they must follow is too strict. Suradi noted that the SOPs included 1.5 meters between each eight-square-meter stall and no children under the age of 13 or elderly above the age of 60.
Why it matters: If hawkers and traders open, they must bear the losses with a significant reduction of visitors. Thus, even though they are losing their source of income due to the pandemic, they would rather wait out the RMCO than resume business.
What’s new: The Association is currently going over and reviewing the new SOPs with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) before it will be tabled to the National Security Council.
Read more:Pasar Pagi, Pasar Malam, Bazaars To Resume Business June 15 With Strict Operating Times (TRP)SOP terlalu ketat, peniaga pasar malam tangguh buka operasi (Bernama)

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Rina Harun Is Covid-19 Positive, Two Ministers Also Under Quarantine Now

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Women, Family & Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun has tested positive for Covid-19.

According to her office, Rina received the result of the test on Sunday night (10 January) after undergoing screening at the Putrajaya Klinik Kesihatan earlier the same day. She has been admitted into Hospital Sungai Buloh at 11 am today (11 January).
The minister apologises if this incident has caused any inconvenience and anxiety to ask and pray to God that all matters are facilitated for all involved.Rina Harun’s statement via Facebook

Two ministers are positive, and two are in quarantine
Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (left) and Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (right) have both tested positive in the last two days. (Credit: Malay Mail)
She is now the second Malaysian minister who has tested positive this January after Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday (9 January).
At least two ministers are also now under self-quarantine after being identified as Tok Pa’s close contacts. The Star reported that the two ministers had sat next to Tok Pa during a meeting in Putrajaya on 6 January.
They are Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof and Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
READ MORE: Covid-19: Economic Affairs Minister Tok Pa Tests Positive
Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof and Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah identified as close contacts
Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof (left) and Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah (right) are now under self-quarantine. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Throughout the Cabinet meeting, there was no physical contact. We were not only physically distanced but there was also a screen between us. Also, we were all wearing masks. However, as an identified close contact, I will undergo a swab test as well as remain in isolation as directed.Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department
Saifuddin has said that he is not experiencing any symptoms, and is currently monitoring himself under a Home Surveillance Order (HSO). He also said that he will be taking two swab tests and remain under HSO until he obtains clearance from the Health Ministry.
According to the report, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was seated seven chairs away from Tok Pa during the meeting, at a distance of about 7 metres.
Meanwhile, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia leaders who attended a party meeting with Tok Pa on the same day have also been ordered to take a swab test.
Tracking the minister from Facebook updates
Tok Pa had an audience with the Agong on 8 January. (Credit: Mustapa Mohamed/Facebook)
Before testing positive on 9 January, Tok Pa had been screened for Covid-19 on 1 January and tested negative.
As such, only his close contacts between 1 and 9 January are identified as possible close contacts.
Based on Tok Pa’s updates on his Facebook profile, he met with several country leaders between 1 and 9 January.
3 January: He held a press conference with Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob at Kg Laut, Wakaf Baru, Kelantan.
4 January: He had an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur.
5 January: He attended the Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s office in Putrajaya.
6 January: He met with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba in Putrajaya.
The Vibes reported that Palace officials have since confirmed that the Agong has been screened for Covid-19 after receiving news of Tok Pa’s results, and tested negative.

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Third-Party Online Transfer Service Temporarily Interrupted, At Least 5 Banks Affected

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Money and finances can become a constant source of stress in your life and lead to anxiety and other emotional distress.

People also feel stressed about money even when they can’t access their online bank account, or a payment or transfer they’ve made has failed.
That’s what happened when banks in the country faced online system failure or interruption of service on Monday morning (12 September).
Sin Chew reported that several domestic banks, including RHB, Maybank, Public Bank, CIMB and United Overseas Bank (UOB) faced disruptions to their online banking services.
Customers complained that they couldn’t perform third-party online transfers.
@MyMaybank hey maybank? Sistem down pasaipa? Kot ye pindah bangunan pon tengok la sama sistem tu. Orang nak transfer duit tak boleh2 ni dah kenapaaaaaaaa— 奈子パン (@FKairun) September 12, 2022
At the time of writing, the customer service of Hong Leong Bank (Hong Leong) informed that the remittance to another Hong Leong account was smooth.
However, the transfer to the aforementioned banks had problems.
Hi, thank you for contacting us.Please be informed that there is an issue to transfer/receive the funds at this moment.We had highlighted to the respective team and we appreciate if you could ask the sender to resend the funds if the funds yet to be deducted from the account. TQ!— Hong Leong Bank (@MYHongLeong) September 12, 2022
Sin Chew said its reporter tried to conduct DuitNow online transactions through RHB Bank but was unsuccessful.
The website also notified that the account to be transferred was rejected.
However, the money has been debited despite being notified that the transaction was unsuccessful.
Widespread Problem
Sin Chew then called the bank to find out, and the bank staff confirmed the matter.
Customers were told to wait for 24 hours or check with the account receiving the remittance whether they had received the remittance.
The bank staff added that the online money transfer service started having problems this morning.
In addition, when the reporter called Maybank’s hotline, they were told that the bank was facing network service interference.
Customers were temporarily unable to make online transfers and at the same time, the bank received many telephone inquiries.
Public Bank’s customer service staff said they also faced the same difficulties.
Public Bank online banking ada masalah apa ni tak boleh instant transfer?? Call center tak jawab. 😑😑— Juruteri (@sangratu18) September 12, 2022
Meanwhile, the customer service staff of Hong Leong Bank told them that there is no problem with their bank’s online internal transfer.
However, they received feedback from the customer that money transfers to RHB Banks, CIMB, UOB, and Maybank were all having problems.
Furthermore, transfers via services such as FPX and Jom Pay could not be done.
Everybody Stay Calm
At noon, the relevant services have not resumed, but some banks managed to respond to the situation later in the afternoon.
Hi, thank you for contacting us.Please be informed that there is an issue to transfer/receive the funds at this moment.We had highlighted to the respective team and we appreciate if you could ask the sender to resend the funds if the funds yet to be deducted from the account. TQ!— Hong Leong Bank (@MYHongLeong) September 12, 2022
Hi, segala kesulitan amat dikesali. Berdasarkan semakan kami, kemudahan Maybank2u menerusi laman web & aplikasi beroperasi baik pada waktu ini. Anda tidak perlu bimbang, pihak kami akan membantu anda untuk melakukan semakan. [1]— Maybank (@MyMaybank) September 12, 2022
Some users tried to perform online transfers using the web browser instead of the mobile app, with mixed results.
Update: @MyMaybank using web browser, Duitnow/Instant transfer will be auto change to IBG transfer😰. Although I already select Duitnow/Instant transfer. Now need to wait 3 days. Hopefully there's no other problem. pic.twitter.com/9NiGXV7J18— Lyneth (@Lyneth1505) September 12, 2022
With the recent rampant bank fraud and online fraud, bank customers had good reasons to panic.
READ MORE: Man Loses RM4,600 After Clicking SMS Link, Scammers Use Barisan Nasional’s Name To Steal
Sin Chew Daily added that as of 12:40 pm, no bank has posted on social media to notify users.
RHB, Maybank & Public Bank have confirmed service interruption of their online banking services without reasons given? This is unacceptable! Are we living in African continent? @BNM_official owe us an explanation! #ManaBNM #Malaysia #OnlineBanking #Interruption— Lee Chean Chung (@cheanchung) September 12, 2022

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Less Than 150,000 Doses Per Day Administered In The Last Two Days

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The Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee (JKJAV) reported that as of yesterday, 3,030,096 Malaysians have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine and 1,331,262 have completed the two doses.

https://twitter.com/JKJAVMY/status/1403889244494512132

To celebrate the milestone, JKJAV named Nur Amalina Baharuddin as the 3 millionth recipient of the vaccine. She received the Pfizer vaccine at the Gerik Multipurpose Hall, Hulu Perak, Perak, yesterday.

https://twitter.com/JKJAVMY/status/1403691206010294275

“I am so thankful as I have been checking my MySejahtera App since dawn,” she said in the video shared by JKJAV on Twitter.
Meanwhile, the number of daily vaccinations administered has dipped below the target of 150,000 doses a day for the past two days.
JKJAV recorded over 150,000 daily vaccinations a day from 8 to 10 June. But on 11 June the number dipped to 124,618 and 133,804 on 12 June.

https://twitter.com/JKJAVMY/status/1403889106418126848

READ MORE: Malaysia Targets 150K Vaccine Shots Daily By June With Increase To 200K By July

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KL Football Fans Chant ‘Monkey’ At Black Selangor FC Player In Show Of Poor Sportsmanship

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What was supposed to be a show of sportsmanship turned ugly as KL football fans began chanting ‘monkey’ at Selangor FC’s Ifedayo Omosuyi.

The Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Selangor was on the pitch against KL United FC last night (27 Feb) for the Caring Cup.
Though KL won 4-2 on penalties over Selangor at the closed football match, New Straits Times reported that die-hard fans gathered outside the stadium to celebrate.
However, some fans turned unruly and began calling Ifedayo Omosuyi a monkey.

Not the first time
Instances of racism against black players in the Malaysian football scene is not new.
In 2019, former Selangor player Antonio Timothy German said that he left the Malaysian football scene due to racial abuse.
Antonio Timothy German (left) playing for Selangor FC at the 2019 Super League at Stadium Shah Alam.(Credit: Bernama)
The Black British player left just a month into his contract after being booed by spectators during his matches and receiving racially fueled remarks online.
When I realised the messages were about my skin colour, that was crazy – it was a massive shock. I have played in a few countries but never experienced racism.Antonio Timothy German to BBC Sport.
Selangor later admitted that racist remarks had been made towards German on social media but stated that the team had little to no control over them nor the power to take action.
READ MORE: Int’l Selangor striker asked to leave Msian football due to racism

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Semai Lass Is The First Orang Asli To Graduate With First-Class Honours In London

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The Malaysian Orang Asli Graduates Association (PMOA) was proud to announce that Susherrie Suki, an Orang Asli girl from Malaysia, graduated with first-class honours at the University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom.

The Semai native did her Bachelor of Science in Urban Planning and Real Estate at the Bartlett School of Planning, UCL.
PMOA added that Susherrie is the first Orang Asli graduate from Malaysia to graduate with first-class honours at UCL.
The organisation announced this on their official Twitter on Tuesday, 13 September.
Due to her excellent results, she has been offered the opportunity to further her studies and take her Master’s degree at the same university.
PMOA ingin mengucapkan TAHNIAH kepada salah seorang ahli PMOA iaitu Saudari Susherrie Suki kerana telah berjaya menamatkan pengajian bagi peringkat Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kelas Pertama dari Bartlett School of Planning di University College London (UCL), United Kingdom (UK) dalam… pic.twitter.com/ZYNtRSX09M— Persatuan Mahasiswa Orang Asli (@MahasiswaOA) September 13, 2022
A high achiever from the start
Susherrie obtained 10A’s in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), which led her to receive a Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) scholarship under the Young Talent Development Programme (YTP) to further her studies.
She can also converse in four languages: Bahasa Semai, Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin.
Besides being book smart, she actively participates in extracurricular activities and holds positions in a few societies.
She’s a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, the head of publicity in the Bartlett Urban Planning Society, and the head of communications and corporate at the UCL Malaysian Society.
Susherrie is a Perakian and both her parents are from the Semai tribe. The Semai tribe mostly resides in areas of Perak such as Chinggung Orang Asli Village, Behrang Ulu, Tanjung Malim, and Ulu Geruntum Orang Asli Village.
READ MORE: Lakar Sejarah! Orang Asli Pertama Dari Malaysia Raih Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kelas Pertama Di London
Thanking everyone who supported her
Susherrie was touched by all the support she received back home. In gratitude, she thanked everyone, including MARA, for being by her side throughout her studies via an Instagram post.
She also hoped her late mother would be proud of her. Susherrie explained that she didn’t have time to post her graduation pictures online because she was busy with her internship.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sherrie (@sherriesuki)

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Korean Superstar Ji Sung Plays Two Roles In New Gripping Crime Drama

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Do you love crime-action dramas, especially Korean ones?

If you do, you’re in luck!
Adamas is a Korean drama about two twin brothers finding the real culprit behind their beloved stepfather’s murder. Guess who was framed for the murder? Their own birth father! That’s some real family drama they have there.
22 years after the gruesome murder, the twin brothers, Ha Woosin and Song Suhyeon grew up to be a prosecutor and a mystery novelist respectively. They found out that their birth father was wrongly accused and sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
(Credit: Disney+ Hotstar)
Determined to unravel the truth, the twins use their special skills to seek out the real murderer while also finding Adamas, a blood-covered diamond arrow that’s supposedly the key to detangling all the mystery.
It’s filled with familiar faces!
The drama stars our legendary versatile actor, Ji Sung as both the twins.
Not his first time portraying multiple characters in a drama (he played a guy with a multiple personality disorder, having 7 characters in Kill Me Heal Me), Ji Sung was asked how different this was compared to his previous role, in a press conference earlier today.
https://www.therakyatpost.com/fun/2022/07/26/korean-superstar-ji-sung-plays-two-roles-in-new-gripping-crime-drama/(opens in a new tab)
It was quite a different role for me. The seven personalities before had clashing identities in one person. So to me, each character was different.But this one, it was twin brothers, so they’re like very similar to each other but with slight differences. So I had to pay atention to those nuances. That was quite a challenge for me.  Ji Sung
Also starring in the drama is Seo Jihye as Eun Hyesu, the spiteful daughter-in-law of a CEO, Lee Sookyung as a local news reporter, Kim Seohui and Heo Sungtae as Choi Taeseong, a Chief Officer.
From the left: Ji Sung, Seo Jihye, Park Seungwoo, Lee Sookyung, and Heo Seungtae. (Credit: Disney+ Hotstar)
You may have seen Seo Jihye in Crash Landing On You, the romantic-comedy drama about two individuals from North and South Korea falling in love. She played the guy’s cold fiancee who studied music, Seo Dan.
Also, you may also think, “Hey, I’ve seen this guy somewhere”. Yeap you definitely have. Heo Sungtae starred as the gangster or player 101, Jang Deoksu in Squid Game. He’s the one who bullied all the other players, remember?
It’s not Amadas or Adidas, it’s Adamas, the diamond arrow
As the director Park Seungwoo playfully jokes, “we know the name of the drama might be mispronounced a couple of times but it’s just Adamas. As simple as that. Not Amadas. Not Adidas. Just Adamas”.
The mystery and crime drama will air on 27 July 2022 on Disney+ Hotstar.
Watch the full trailer here.

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Airlines Should Lower Prices Because Social Distancing Rules Have Eased, Says Wee

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Airlines have to reduce fares and increase flight frequencies, in line with the relaxation of social distancing rules for scheduled and non-scheduled passenger flights, said Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong.
Moving forward, the Government has reminded the airlines to set reasonable price levels that would not unduly burden air travelers for work or otherwise, during this time of national recovery from the pandemic.Transport Minister Datuk Wee Ka Siong via Facebook
He said that airline companies have informed the government that airfares are determined via a dynamic pricing mechanism based on market-driven supply and demand factors.
These factors, among others, include passenger demand, the economic situation, costs of fuel and operations.
Wee also said that airlines need to ensure bookings are stable and consistent before prices can be normalised.
In the same post, he also said that social distancing is no longer mandatory for scheduled passengers who have already passed security checks and are queuing at boarding gates.
Meeters and greeters of arriving air passengers are now allowed into the terminal to allow assistance to be given to the elderly or persons with disabilities when necessary.
It must be stressed that the public must still comply with all guidelines related to health screening, body temperature checks, and use of face masks and hand sanitisers within airport terminals.Transport Minister Datuk Wee Ka Siong

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Police Barricades And Throttled Traffic In KL Despite Cancelled #Lawan Rally

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Despite the youth-led #Lawan rally having been called off earlier this week, the site of the last protest by the coalition Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) on July 31, has been cordoned off.

Additionally, movement in and out of KL have been severely hindered by police presence, 88 road closures and roadblocks, and temporarily closed public transportation.
“More lockdown than lockdown”
Netizens found the strong police presence quite surprising considering that they were not out in full force during the stringent lockdown phases to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kalau masa darurat baru ni buat camni kan bagus 🙂? Baru nampak cam darurat. Darurat dh abis baru nak tutup jalan semua 😁— Maj Nun (@Guano_Pulok) August 21, 2021
First weekend where dine-in for the fully vaccinated is possible in KL. Department stores and mall shops have also reopened, anticipating shoppers.Yet the arterial roads in the city are closed, causing gridlocks all over. For a protest that was already cancelled.Tell me, why?— Faizal Hamssin (@faizalhamssin) August 21, 2021
Many didn’t even realize that there will be roadblocks, expecting roads to be clear for the first weekend after KL & Selangor moved into Phase 2, which allows dine-in and other more social activities.
WHAT HAPPEN TO KL DOWH??!!! pic.twitter.com/dg3k2ptXHM— NorlidaaRathii (@RathiiNorlidaa) August 21, 2021
to this extend eh dia tutup the entrance to KL haih pic.twitter.com/93PKJw8ODg— Zafran Akmal (@zafranakmal_) August 21, 2021
The roadblocks are expected to last all day.

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After Banning Entry From 23 Countries, Malaysia Now Relaxes Entry Restrictions

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After banning the entry of citizens from 23 countries – regardless of visa status – into Malaysia from 7 September onwards, the government has decided to relax the restrictions for expatriates and professional visit pass-holders following criticisms from employer groups.

Who said what: Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on Thursday, 10 September, that a special Cabinet committee has decided to allow in expatriates, professional visit pass-holders, permanent residents, foreign spouses of Malaysian citizens and student pass-holders from the affected countries. However, this is subject to approval from the Immigration Department and a supporting letter from the Malaysian Investment Development Authority or related agencies.

How did it get here: Malaysia first announced an entry ban for citizens from India, Indonesia and The Philippines on 1 September due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in these nations. Then, the government announced that it has decided to expand this entry ban to include foreign nations from 23 countries, regardless of personal or professional ties to the country.
The 23 countries are the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Columbia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Iran, Bangladesh, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Iraq, the Philippines and Indonesia.
The Straits Times reports that employers had criticised the entry ban, saying that the government should continue to allow expats and professional pass-holders into Malaysia as their technical skills are needed to help the economy.
Read more:
Malaysia relaxes entry ban on expats, professional visit pass-holders from 23 countries (The Straits Times)
Malaysia Bans Indian, Indonesian & Philippines Pass Holders From Entering Due To Covid-19 (TRP)
Malaysia Closes Borders To Countries With Over 150,000 Covid-19 Cases, Including US & Saudi Arabia (TRP)

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Cops Investigating Viral Video of Mom and Baby Zipping Down Flying Fox Line In KKB

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Recently, a video showing a woman with a baby strapped to her side, zipping down the flying fox line, suspected to be in Kuala Kubu Bharu, went viral on social media.

It courted debate amongst Netizens, with some saying it was too dangerous for a baby and others arguing that if it were a caucasian doing it, the act wouldn’t have been criticized as much. There were also those who saw nothing wrong with the act, as long as all safety measures were in place.
In the video, one of which was shared by Twitter account @My_CrimeWatch, the woman was seen without a helmet.
Following the viral sharing, police issued a statement saying they were looking into the matter.
Hulu Selangor district police chief Supt Suffian Abdullah said they received a report on the video on 13 November.
“The Kuala Kubu Bharu police station received a report on the viral video showing a woman engaged in an extreme sport (flying fox) while holding a child and ignoring personal safety as well as that of the child.”
He said the case was being investigated under Section 31 (1) of the Child Act 2001 Amendment 2006.
“Meanwhile, the police would like to call for calm and for the public to not worry regarding the viral issue,” he said.
Those with information can come foward to assist in investigations by going to a nearby police station or call the Hulu Selangor district police headquarters at 03-60641223.
“Under Section 31 (1) of the Child Act 2001 Amendment 2006, offences of neglecting a child’s safety can be fined not more than RM50,000 or jailed not more than 20 years, or both.”

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Father’s Organic Farm Expresses Sympathy And Condolence, Says Natural Disasters Are Inevitable

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The management of Father’s Organic Farm expresses its condolences to all the relatives of the victims involved in the landslide that struck on Friday (16 December).

In a statement on its Facebook page, Father’s Organic Farm voiced grief and sympathy for all the victims and relatives affected by the tragedy.

We also wish the survivors a full recovery and take good care of themselves.Father’s Organic Farm on its well-wishes for the survivors.
In the meantime, Father’s Organic Farm said it also appreciates the efforts of all parties involved in the rescue operation.
READ MORE: Malaysians Pay Tribute To Courageous, Selfless Firefighters As Rescue Effort Continues
Short of using the word ‘sorry’, the management said they humbly bow to all the victims affected by the tragedy.
The posting appears to have been written in Chinese initially and translated into English and Malay.
Earlier, the Facebook page changed their profile photo to black following the landslide.
The landslide, which happened at 2.42 am, was nearly 300 meters long and 70 meters high at the campsite along Jalan Genting – Batang Kali.
At the time of writing, the death toll from the campsite landslide increased to 24.
Nine are still missing out of 94 people involved in the tragedy.
Division Of Opinion
Meanwhile, opinions are divided on the latest announcement by Father’s Organic Farm.
Many appreciated its message of condolences, and some even suggested that people volunteer to help clean the campsite after the search and rescue (SAR) operations are over.
At the same time, others feel that Father’s Organic Farm need to shoulder more responsibility for the landslide.
Operate illegally for camping is a no, no. It is not just a mere apology & condolence that can cover the pain those who survive & those missed their loved individuals. Life is concern.Tanah runtuh Batang Kali: Father's Organic Farm mohon maaf… https://t.co/VgzUgNpt92— Tan Eling (@Eling1Tan) December 18, 2022
At the time of writing, comments on the post have been restricted by Father’s Organic Farm.

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“I’m Not The Reason Anwar Hasn’t Become PM,” Says Dr M

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Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed disagreed that he’s the reason for Parti Kedilan Rakyat (PKR) leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s failure to become Prime Minister.

In a blog post, Mahathir said that although it is true that previously he was instrumental in denying Anwar the position, the nonagenarian said that he was ready to hand over the post to the opposition leader once he had stepped down.
It is true that I used to think that for some reason he was disqualified from being the Prime Minister of Malaysia. But when Najib became a kleptocrat, I was willing to work with Anwar to bring down Najib. I do not oppose the Pakatan Harapan (PH) proposal that Anwar will replace me when I resign. But it is not yet time, but Anwar’s allies have demanded that I resign.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
On the same post, he also told about how the current Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin plotted his move to become his successor.
On 21st February, 2020, I was told by Muhyiddin and several Bersatu leaders that on that night the Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council Meeting would urge me to resign for Anwar to be appointed Prime Minister. It is said that I will be forced to appoint Anwar as Deputy Prime Minister immediately.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir said that Muhyiddin’s goal was for Bersatu to leave Pakatan Harapan to overthrow the previous government and added that Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin also worked together to form the new government.
This was evident, he said, when the party heeded to Muhyiddin’s call to leave rather than to stay as recommended by Mahathir.
Long story short, the Majlis rejected my recommendation and agreed Bersatu to leave Pakatan Harapan immediately. Some even pounded on the table and loudly supported Muhyiddin to get out of PH.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir said that it was during this time when Muhyiddin teamed up with UMNO and PAS to form Muafakat Nasional, a party which he said he wasn’t too keen on leading.
However, he said, Muhyiddin wouldn’t have been in power if Pakatan supported him instead of Anwar.
If I get 92 Members of Parliament (MPs) from Pakatan Harapan, the government can be maintained I will return to be the Prime Minister and when I resign Anwar will be the Prime Minister according to the plans of the party.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
He also stated that Anwar can’t become Malaysia’s Prime Minister as he still refuses to cooperate with Mahathir.
But we all know that Anwar still cannot be the Prime Minister. Anwar’s statement that he had enough to say was found to be untrue. In Anwar’s planning I have no place. It is clear that putting me aside, Anwar did not win. In 2008, Anwar failed. Am I also the one who stopped him.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

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The Government Says You Can Return To The Office And Have Meetings

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A new addition to the SOP for states in Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan says that all private and non-government offices that are not listed as essential services are allowed to operate with conditions.

The condition, of course, is the percentage of staff that are fully vaccinated.
If 40% of the staff is fully vaccinated, the office may operate at 60% capacity; if 60% of the staff is fully vaccinated, the office may operate at 80% capacity; and if 80% of the staff is fully vaccinated the office may operate at 100% capacity.
SOP for states in Phase Two of the NRP.
Previously, in the 9 September update, this leeway was only given to those in the manufacturing and construction sector.
As of 17 September, the freedom is extended to the private service sector as well.
However, all essential service sectors approved by the relevant Ministry or Agency related can operate within the NRP period and are still subject to a letter of approval from relevant ministries.
The movement of employees is still subject to registration or operating approval letter or employee pass or employer confirmation letter.
There is also a new addition to the SOP that says in-person meetings are now allowed for fully vaccinated individuals at 50% capacity of the meeting room.
Nevertheless, video meetings is still encouraged.

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22,948 On Aug 19: Record-Breaking Cases 2 Days In A Row

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Malaysia has once again reached a new record of daily Covid-19 cases today (19 August) with 22,948 new cases.

The previous high was recorded just yesterday (18 August) with 22,242 cases.
Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah shared that the breakdown of cases according to each state and territory is as follows (including cumulative cases):
Selangor – 7,175 (538,146) WP Kuala Lumpur – 1,439 (160,650) Johor – 1,526 (116,667) Sabah – 2,583 (113,929) Sarawak – 1,206 (92,016) Negeri Sembilan – 556 (86,835)Kedah – 2,137 (76,076) Pulau Pinang – 1,655 (66,359) Kelantan – 1,271 (62,233) Perak – 1,229 (54,886) Melaka – 737 (42,586) Pahang – 736 (36,501) Terengganu – 621 (26,610) WP Labuan – 9 (9,759) WP Putrajaya – 26 (5,016) Perlis – 42 (1,191)
With these latest numbers, Malaysia has reported a total of 1,489,460 cases of Covid-19 infection.
Sehingga 19 Ogos 2021: Jumlah kes COVID-19 adalah 22,948 kes (1,489,460 kes).Pecahan setiap negeri (Kumulatif):Selangor – 7,175 (538,146)WPKL – 1,439 (160,650)Johor – 1,526 (116,667)Sabah – 2,583 (113,929)Sarawak – 1,206 (92,016)Negeri Sembilan – 556 (86,835)— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 19, 2021

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70-Year-Old Negeri Sembilan Man Wins RM16.97 Million Jackpot With RM4 Bet

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A 70-year-old retiree from Negeri Sembilan, with his preferred numbers 9 and 31, won the Toto Jackpot with a total value of nearly RM17 million.

According to Toto’s announcement, the lucky winner hit the Lucky Toto (6/58) Jackpot on 16 April.
He had placed bets on the winning combination on the 16 and 19 April draws, respectively.

When claiming the bonus, he told Sports Toto that he randomly bet on any combination of numbers, but he will always choose his preferred numbers.
He would add 9 and 31 to the randomly formed combination of numbers.
And he always changes the combination of numbers occasionally.
And finally, he hit the jackpot prize with the combination of winning numbers – 9, 31, 35, 42, 43 and 48.
Then, with a betting deposit of RM4, he was lucky to hit the jackpot prize on the first draw day, taking away a total of RM16,970,745.45 in prize money.
He said he would share the winnings with his family and use them as investments.
A Popular Lottery Game In Malaysia
Toto Jackpot offers games and betting options like 4D, 5D, 6D, and jackpot games.
Many people in Malaysia enjoy playing Toto Jackpot and other lottery games, hoping to win big prizes.
The chances of winning the jackpot in Jackpot Toto or any lottery game are typically low.
The probability of winning the jackpot in Jackpot Toto depends on various factors, such as the number of players, the number of tickets sold, and the specific game and betting options chosen.
One of the biggest Toto jackpot winners in Malaysia was a 30-year-old engineer from Penang who won RM47.9 million in a Sports Toto 6/55 draw in 2018.
There have been other large Toto jackpot winners in Malaysia as well. In 2017, a retiree from Kedah won RM27.4 million in a Sports Toto 4D Jackpot game.
In 2016, a 48-year-old businessman from Johor Bahru won RM33.8 million in a Sports Toto 4D Jackpot game.

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Malaysian Eggs From Yong Peng Recalled By Singapore Authority Over Salmonella Fears

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The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has recalled Malaysian eggs after detecting the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis, which can cause illness if the food is eaten raw or undercooked.

The eggs were produced in Johor by one of Malaysia’s largest egg producers, which is also a publicly listed company.
SFA has detected the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in eggs imported from Teo Seng Layer Farm 1 in Malaysia. The affected eggs can be identified by the stamp “CEJ027” on the eggs. The recall is ongoing. https://t.co/XJQBybhoV1— Singapore Food Agency (SFA) (@SGFoodAgency) October 14, 2022
SFA said the stamp CEJ027 are on the recalled eggs.
Stamping helps food safety authorities trace eggs back to the farm and provides a safeguard in the event of a food poisoning incident or outbreak.
SFA added that the egg producer has also been barred from exporting its eggs to Singapore until the contamination issue is dealt with.
Consumers who have purchased the affected eggs are advised to cook them thoroughly before consumption.
Those who are unwell after consuming the eggs should get medical attention.
The same issue also surfaced last year but was denied by Malaysian authorities.
#NSTnation The Veterinary Services Department (VSD) has denied the presence of #SalmonellaEnteritidis (SE) bacteria in the #CES008 #eggs, which were recalled by #Singapore Food Agency (SFA) a week ago.https://t.co/15of34EyvP#Salmonella— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) March 21, 2021
Singapore – Another batch of eggs from a Malaysian farm has been detected to contain the Salmonella bacteria.The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has released an advisory for the recall of the eggs.https://t.co/exLgeSYAHl pic.twitter.com/aAaP3pBxbi— The Independent Singapore (@IndependentSG) March 21, 2021
In September, another Malaysian product was also recalled by the SFA.
READ MORE: Singapore Recalls Malaysian Soy Sauce From Ipoh Due To Excessive And Undeclared Substance
Abdominal Cramps, Vomiting And Diarrhoea
Most people with Salmonella infection have diarrhoea, fever, and stomach cramps. Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and last four to seven days.
Salmonella is spread by the faecal-oral route and can be transmitted by
Food and water.By direct animal contact.From person to person, but rarely.
An estimated 94% of salmonellosis is transmitted by food.
Humans usually become infected by eating foods contaminated with faeces from an infected animal.
Salmonella infection usually isn’t life-threatening.
However, the development of complications can be dangerous for:
Infants and young children.Older adults.Transplant recipients.Pregnant women.People with weakened immune systems.

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Users Need To Activate ‘Facebook Protect’ Before Accounts Are Blocked

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Have any of you received a Facebook Protect notification?

Facebook Protect is a new security initiative by Meta to promote two-factor authentication among users and enhance the security of users’ accounts.
Accordingly, it is a protection program for groups of people who are more likely to be targeted by malicious hackers.
The target group include human rights defenders, journalists and government officials.
Facebook also created the program to deal with additional threats during an election period.
Facebook Protect helps candidates, their campaigns and elected officials adopt stronger account security protections, like two-factor authentication and monitor for potential hacking threats.
READ MORE: Smart Journalism And The Check Against Fake News And Disinformation
Facebook Wants Users To Take It Seriously
Perhaps many people would think it’s spam and ignore the notice.
However, some users are reported to have been logged out of Facebook and unable to access their accounts.
Accordingly, the move to lock the account or activate Facebook Protect can prevent identity theft schemes and cryptocurrency fraud by hackers.

This initiative was first launched last year and continues to this day.
The emphasis is on Facebook users who have a lot of followers, operate an important Facebook Page or have community interest.
How to Activate it?
In activating Facebook Protect, you only need to do two things;
Use complex passwords andPerform two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA means your username and password are not enough to log in to Facebook. You’ll also need to enter a verification code from your mobile phone. These can be generated by apps like Google Authenticator or they can send you a code.
This is a protection measure to keep your account more secure and protected from hackers.
Don’t worry, this isn’t a Facebook ploy to steal more of your data.
Meta’s head of security policy, Nathaniel Gleicher has shared that they will continue to improve the notification process to avoid recurring confusion.
Facebook – which had been ‘blamed’ for campaign ads supposedly influenced the 2016 U.S. presidential election –  will also continue to expand this feature to more users.
Now the security feature is available to more than 50 countries.
1/ We continue to roll out Facebook Protect (now in 50+ countries), our security program that includes mandatory 2FA for people who are most likely to be targeted by malicious hackers: activists, journalists, political campaigns, etc.🧵— Nathaniel Gleicher (@ngleicher) March 19, 2022
So, Have You Enabled Facebook Protect?
Here are the simple steps to activate Facebook Protect through the Facebook application:
Open settings (top right gear symbol).Select Password and Security under the Account section.Then turn on Facebook Protect on top.
This is a standard safety best practice that everyone should already be doing.
In fact, Facebook blocks millions of fake accounts  every day.
These fake accounts are created to spread spam, false news or inauthentic ads.
Together, we can amplify the good and mitigate the bad.

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Najib Files Motion To Review SRC International Case, Says There’s A Miscarriage Of Justice

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Incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed a motion to review the Federal Court’s ruling to uphold his conviction and sentences in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case.

According to The Star, the application was filed on the basis that there was an element of a miscarriage of justice in the decision.
The report stated that the application was filed by Tan Sri Shafee Abdullah yesterday.
“The motion for a review states that a miscarriage of justice has taken place and that Najib’s right to defend himself at the Federal Court has been denied,” the English daily quoted a source close to Najib’.
Shafee, who was previously dropped by Najib in the middle of his final bid to overturn his conviction for misappropriating funds from SRC International, filed for the application at 4pm, reported The Edge.
Najib had also previously filed for a royal pardon, which means that he remains the Pekan MP – amid behind bars – until the matter is resolved.
READ MORE: Najib To Stay As Pekan MP After Filing For Royal Pardon
Najib had been found guilty of one count of abuse of power, three counts of money laundering and three counts of criminal breach of trust linked to the SRC scandal by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020.
Following the verdict, he was imposed with 12 years of jail time and a fine of RM210 million.
His conviction was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal on 8 December last year.
On 23 August 2022, a panel of five judges led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat upheld the Kuala Lumpur High Court’s decision to convict Najib to 12 years in jail and a fine of RM210 million.
Najib is now serving his prison sentence in Kajang Prison.

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MOE Considering Sending SPM And STPM Students In Sabah To Hostels As Per Parents Request

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The Education Ministry (MOE) may send students in Sabah who are sitting for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examinations this year to hostels.

According to Senior Minister (Education) Dr Radzi Jidin, the move was proposed by the parents themselves who want their children to have face-to-face learning sessions with their teachers.
He said that although students who have been living in hostels have been allowed to go home following the implementation of the conditional movement control order (CMCO) in Sabah, most parents wanted them to stay put.
The parents believe that hostels were safer and provided a conducive learning environment for their children, especially since they will be soon sitting for their important exams.
After the MCO ended in June 2020, attendance at schools in Sabah exceeded 90% on the first day schools reopened. (Credit: The Star)
Dr Radzi said limited internet access and the lack of devices for online learning was also a factor, especially for students living in rural and remote areas.
However, teachers have done their best by providing modules for students who do not have internet facilities and devices, especially for those sitting for exams to enable them to revise at home.Dr Radzi Jidin via Malay Mail
On 9 October, the government announced the enforcement of CMCO throughout Sabah which will be in place until 26 October.
Read: CMCO Across 4 Sabah Districts Extended, TEMCO Enforced In 6 Red Zones

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Are Businesses Supposed To Ask For Customers IC Numbers Before Allowing Them To Enter?

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With the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) comes a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Malaysians to prevent the transmission of Covid-19.
However, this has resulted in some confusion as the implementation varies from premises to premises – especially when it comes to recording customer information at retail outlets and supermarkets.
Thereâ€™s grouses about how much information these business premises are allowed to ask as videos of customers arguing with employees for refusing to give their IC numbers circulate online.

Masuk mana-mana premis sekalipun, penjaga premis hanya perlu minta NAMA & NO TEL pelanggan sahaja. Minta IC tiada dalam SOP pencegahan Covid19. pic.twitter.com/6KlXoV0GvL— MyWatch (@My_CrimeWatch) May 15, 2020

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob clarified on 12th May during his daily CMCO briefing that retailers only need to note down customer names and phone numbers before entering premises, not their IC numbers.
He said that this two pieces of information was enough for recording customer details as stated in the SOP for businesses.
However, looking at the National Security Councilâ€™s (MKN) SOP available on the website, the SOP released on 1st May stated that businesses such as restaurants, food halls and kiosks with premises need to record IC numbers of customers.
MKN’s SOP for food premises during CMCO.(Credit: SOP for Economic Reopening/ National Security Council)
This requirement is not included in the SOP for grocery stores.
MKN’s SOP for grocery stores.(Credit: SOP for Economic Reopening/ National Security Council)
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Fully Vaccinated Malaysians Will Soon Be Welcomed Back To The UK

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The United Kingdom will open its doors again as the rules for international travel to England will change from the red, amber, green traffic light system to a single red list of countries from 4 October 2021.

Simplified travel measures for arrivals
For Malaysians, you will need to have been vaccinated for at least 14 days with a full course of an approved vaccine.
Currently, there are seven vaccines approved for use in Malaysia but only four are accepted in the UK. They are:
Oxford/AstraZenecaPfizer BioNTechModernaJanssen
The mixing of two different doses of the vaccines is also recognised.
You must then:
Book and pay for a day 2 Covid-19 test to be taken after arrival in England.Complete your passenger locator form within the 48 hours before you arrive in EnglandTake a Covid-19 test on or before day 2 after you arrive in England.
Take note that you do NOT need to take:
A pre-departure testA day 8 Covid-19 testQuarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days after you arrive in England
The above also applies to 17 other countries, including fully vaccinated travellers from Japan, New Zealand and Singapore.
Those who fail to show proof of their vaccination either digitally or on paper will have to follow the non-vaccinated rules which you can read more about here.
While Malaysia is not on the red list, the countries that are include Cuba, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand and Venezuela.

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Malaysians Applaud Bank Officer For Creativity In Helping Elderly Woman To Car Without A Wheelchair

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It’s not everyday you see an act of kindness that’s also rather creative – that’s why Malaysians are applauding this bank officer in Bahau, Negeri Sembilan who managed to do both.

In a post shared on the Facebook group BAHAU TOWN, a bank officer is seen wheeling an elderly lady to her car not in a wheelchair, but an office chair.
Facebook user Annida Ammar who posted the images, explained that the elderly woman was her mother who was weakened from surgery after a cancer diagnosis.
After she withdrew money over the counter, the bank officer named Apak offered a “wheel-chair” which turned out to be a chair with wheels!
At first, Apak said he was going to take a wheel(ed) chair. I thought he meant a  wheelchair, but it turned out that he meant a chair with wheels.. Look at how determined he is to help us… Thank you..Annida Ammar via Facebook.
As it turns out, commenters recognised the kind-hearted man, Apak who was known in Bahau for his helpful nature.
Screenshot from Facebook

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“The Art Of Racing In The Rain”: An Absolute Tear-Jerker For Dog Lovers

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To say that I raced through Garth Stein’s The Art of Racing in the Rain would undoubtedly be a terrible pun, but it would also be true.

I first heard about the book when a close friend recommended it to me, and I trust all of her suggestions so I jumped on it after she sent me the e-book. The only thing she told me about the book before I read it was that the book is narrated by a dog.
“This is gonna make me cry right?” I asked her, cause I remember bawling my eyes out after I watched Marley & Me.
I can’t deal with stories where a dog dies or gets hurt physically or emotionally.
– “Yeah, probably. But just read it.”
The book has also been adapted into a movie in 2019, starring Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried and Kevin Costner as the voice of Enzo. (Credit: @seyfriedposts/@garthstein via Twitter)
The Art of Racing in the Rain is narrated from the perspective of Enzo, a pet dog owned by promising racing car driver Denny, his wife, and their young daughter.
Enzo’s loveable and devoted personality makes for a unique telling of what turned out to be the best book I’ve read by a long mile this year, despite the fact that I wasn’t really sure how the tale would work – being narrated by a dog as it were.
We discover early on in the book that Enzo has a primary goal: to spend the rest of his days as a dog so that he can return as a human, and stop using gestures to communicate. Enzo was adopted by Denny from a farmer who claimed that his female Labrador had unintentionally mated with a Poodle.
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The intelligent and courageous Enzo insists that his father was a Terrier because, as he says, “Terriers are problem-solvers.” This lineage distinction is evident throughout the entire novel.
But he also serves another duty in this life, which is to guard and care for his master and his family when they go through numerous challenges. And although he may only be able to make gestures for now, he provides his family with more support than they may think, especially in the wake of Denny’s wife’s illness.
What follows is a gripping tale with a dramatic turn that alters the course of Denny’s life as he knows it. And while Enzo’s master faces challenging times in the future, his loyal friend will remain devoted and unwavering throughout – supporting the widely held belief that dogs are indeed a man’s best friend.
Enzo is dying by the end of the novel, but he is adamant that his time as a dog on earth only means that he will be resurrected as a human in the afterlife – an achievement close to his resilient Terrier heart.
I wish I had a physical copy of the book so I could take a picture of it with my dog, but oh well. Here she is anyway ☺. (Credit: Chandini Del/TRP)
I left the book with a deeper appreciation for race car drivers and the grit required to perfect the “art of racing in the rain,” as well as Garth Stein’s flair for storytelling. The book also put a lot in perspective for me, as we often go through life so riddled with our burdens that we lose focus on the things that really matter.
In the wise words of Enzo, “That which you manifest is before you.”
And “Somewhere, the zebra is dancing.” Read the book to know what that’s about.
I also hugged my dog a little tighter that night. And I started to wonder what were the stories she told herself about us.

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Miri affected by haze AGAIN, local forest fires choke city

Just when folks in Miri thought they could have a breather, the haze has come back again due to forest-fires caused by irresponsible individuals.

These forest-fires are located in two separate locations adjacent to the Eastwood Golf Course, which has caused the haze into the city centre.
It is estimated to be around 60 hectares in size, and the other fire which is about a km away is about 24 hectares in size.
This is the second time that the fires broke out in Kuala Baram where it was reported to have caused the haze earlier this month.

Currently Miri’s API is at 80 with the Miri Fire and Rescue Department already deploying helicopters to assist in carrying out aerial water bombing.