Iconic One Piece Anime Exhibition Coming To Malaysia

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The biggest, largest and the first ever One Piece Exhibition in Southeast Asia is taking place in Malaysia.

The Great Era of Piracy Exhibition Asia Tour is bound to happen in Genting Highlands and the line-up for the exhibition is a dream come true for every One Piece fans out there.

One Piece has been ruling the anime world for over 2 decades and has captured the hearts of many people.
Event Highlights
Fans will get to enjoy an incredible 45 to 90 minutes tour around the 21 Iconic Zones which will showcase the series’ iconic scenes from Luffy’s adventure from the series in a 25,000 square feet layout.

The people will also witness exclusive life-size sculptures of the legendary characters and iconic scenes with detailing that will amaze everyone.

To add to the excitement, there will also be an exhibit of the biggest 3D sculpture of a stunning battle from the series which is only being shown for the second time.
While enjoying the exhibit, fans can also immerse themselves in interactive AR games with enhanced zone features in the digital zone.
Also not to miss is the One Piece Carnival where visitors will get the chance to play mini games and win exclusive awards.

As a cherry on the cake, fans will also be able to get their hands on limited edition merchandise that will be on sale at the exhibition.
This exhibition is being organised by Ace Media Network and will open from 23 March till 8 May 2023. It runs daily from 10am to 10pm.
Tickets are priced at RM90 for Malaysians and RM110 for foreigners. Tickers for students and senior citizens are sold at RM50 while for children below 3 enter for free.

Tickets can be purchased through Ticket2u.
This exhibition is one that fans definitely should not miss!


From Accidental Weed Cookies To Brutal Killings: Crime Roundup This Week

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Just this week alone, and mind you it’s only Wednesday, there have been several crime and court cases that made us wonder what is happening around us. From murders allegedly due to unrequited love to the use of dangerous weapons and a mind-boggling cannabis laced cookies case which unfortunately hurt a child.

Here’s what’s happening, sadly, around Malaysia this week.
KK woman who called off engagement stabbed to death
A 22-year-old woman was stabbed to death at her workplace in a shopping centre in Jalan Haji Saman, Kota Kinabalu. The shop assistant who worked at an ice cream outlet was found lying on the floor with stab wounds on her body at around 12pm, on Monday (29 May).
According to NST, the suspect is the woman’s former fiance. She had ended their one-year relationship just two days before the incident and the 33-year-old suspect has since been harassing her everywhere, including her workplace, to persuade her to patch things up.
On the day of the incident, he was said to have confronted her at work, trying to persuade her to accept him back but she refused. He then allegedly stabbed her numerous times until she fell on the floor near a cash register. A security personnel, who was the main witness heard her call for help and called the authorities.
The suspect was apprehended along with a knife, believed to be the murder weapon. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Unemployed man charged with murder of elderly woman in PD
As reported by Sinar Harian, an unemployed man was charged with killing a 67-year-old woman in a house at Batu 8, Jalan Pantai Teluk Kemang on May 9. The woman was initially found unconscious in a room and was pronounced dead by a medical officer at the scene. Her body was then sent to the Port Dickson Hospital for post-mortem.
Cause of death was initially classified as sudden death but later reclassified under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The 45-year-old man was arrested at a house in Kuala Klawang, Jelebu on 16 May and police confiscated a Nokia mobile phone, believed to be the victim’s. Police believe the motive of the murder to be unrequited love.

No plea was recorded today and Magistrate, V Vanita set June 28 for the re-mention of the case.
Pengkalan Chepa woman suspected of cutting off husband’s arm
In a different story, a woman was nabbed by the police after she is believed to have cut her husband’s right arm with a meat cleaver at their home in Pengkalan Chepa, on Monday (29 May).
According to Harian Metro, the 30-year-old suspect was apprehended at her house around 3 pm after her father-in-law reported the incident the same day. The 31-year-old victim contacted his father after he was allegedly attacked by his wife.
The suspect was remanded for six days and her urine screening test was found negative for drugs. The case was investigated according to Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means.
Father’s cannabis cookies land 11 YO Gerik girl in hospital
An 11-year-old girl in Gerik was hospitalized last Monday (29 May) after eating cannabis cookies made by her father. The girl showed serious side effects such as shortness of breath, dizziness and nausea after eating the chocolate cookies suspected to be mixed with cannabis.
The girl was taken to the Gerik Hospital by her 38-year-old father who’s a rubber tapper and later referred to the Taiping Hospital for further treatment. She is now in stable condition.
Meanwhile, her father’s urine test came back positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and he has been remanded until 3 June for investigations under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 and Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Besut drug addict nabbed by police after robbing elderly woman
A man was detained last Monday (29 May) to facilitate investigation into a case where a 68-year-old woman was robbed in her house on Sunday (28 May).
The man who tested positive for Methamphetamine was detained at Kampung Bukit Kenak in Jertih around 10 am. Having a prior record of drug abuse, police also confiscated cash worth RM500 and a couple of red pills suspected of being drugs from the man who was in his thirties.
The woman came forward to file a police report the same day after the suspect attacked her from behind by covering her mouth and pushing her down to the ground. Already having issues with her eyesight and hearing, the woman ended up breaking a few teeth and injuring her right hand in the fall. She is believed to have suffered losses of about RM2,150 in cash.
The suspect is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for intentionally inflicting injuries while carrying out the act of robbery.

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How To Spot If Your Child Has Been Abused

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Abuse, either physically, mentally or sexually is never good for a child. It’s detrimental to their health, and can cause serious repercussions in the future.
Recently, the police are on a manhunt to find an Ustaz in Kuala Selangor who allegedly caused multiple bruises on a 13-year-old boy.
Seeing news like these makes us worry about our children’s safety even when they are in established institutions like a school or nursery.
Below are some of the ways for you to find out if your child has been abused, we’ve compiled them into a list so can be more alert of your child’s strange behaviour :
Signs of physical abuse may include:
Bruises, welts, or other injuries that can’t be explained or don’t match with the child’s storyBurns, especially from cigarettes, that can’t be explainedInjury marks that have a pattern, like from a hand, belt, or other objectsInjuries that are at different stages of healingMedical or dental issues that go untreated
Kids who’ve been physically abused may also:
Avoid any kind of touch or physical contactBe afraid to go home/schoolSeem to always be on high alertWear clothing that doesn’t match the weather — such as long sleeves on hot days — to cover up bruisesWithdraw from friends and activities
As for sexual abuse, do take note of these signs:
Avoiding a certain person for no clear reasonBloody, torn, or stained underwearBruising or bleeding around the genitalsPain or itching around the genitals that might cause problems walking or sittingPregnancy or STDs, especially for boys and girls under 14 years oldRefusing to change clothes in front of othersRunning away from homeSexual activity or knowledge that people usually have only when they’re older
Signs of emotional abuse may include:
Constant worry about doing something wrongSpeech problems or delays in learning and emotional developmentDepression and low self-esteemDoing poorly in schoolExtreme behaviour, such as being way too obedient or way too demandingHeadaches and stomachaches with no clear causeThe child doesn’t seem close to a parent or caregiverShowing little interest in friends and activities
Signs of neglect may include:
Always looking dirtyBeing left alone or in the care of other young childrenEating more than usual at a meal or saving food for laterDoesn’t get medical, dental, or mental health careMissing a lot of schoolPoor weight gain and growth
Do take note if your child has exhibited one, or some of these behaviours, it might mean that he or she is distressed, or worse, a victim of abuse.
Also, do communicate with your child to have a better understanding of what is bothering him or her.
We want our children to grow healthily and happily as possible, so we should monitor their behavior to ensure that can happen.

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Yes, You Felt An Earthquake Tremor This Morning

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If you felt like the whole building was shaking this morning, it’s because you were feeling the aftershocks from an earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia.

According to BKMG Indonesia, the earthquake measured 6.2 on the Richter scale and no tsunami threat. METMalaysia confirms this.
#Gempa Mag:6.2, 25-Feb-22 08:39:29 WIB, Lok:0.15 LU,99.98 BT (17 km TimurLaut PASAMANBARAT-SUMBAR), Kedlmn:10 Km, tdk berpotensi tsunami #BMKG pic.twitter.com/9QhVcI4I93— BMKG (@infoBMKG) February 25, 2022
GB kuat M 6.1 di Utara Sumatra, Indonesia pd 9:39 pg, 25 Feb 2022. Pusat gempa bumi terletak 0.2° U & 100.0° T dgn kdlman 10 km. 76km BL dr Payakumbuh,Indonesia. Tiada ancmn tsunami. Gegaran dirasai di bhgn Barat Smnjg terutama di S’gor, Perak, NSembilan, Melaka & Johor. METMsia pic.twitter.com/4lgKSc2V7G— Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) February 25, 2022
Tremors felt in several areas
The tremors were felt in several areas across Malaysia. People near Menara Boustead were evacuated from the buildings nearby.
Did anyone feel the earthquake just now?— The Rakyat Post (@therakyatpost) February 25, 2022
Image: Christmas Tan
Jiran duduk apartment depan kawasan rumah saya rakam video gempa tadi. That’s pretty strong quake beb. #earthquake #gempabumi pic.twitter.com/oOS041ADlZ— Hezeri Samsuri (@HezeriSamsuri) February 25, 2022
MORE TO COME.

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Indonesians protest against bill to ban premarital sex, cohabitation & abortion

Massive rallies erupted across Indonesia against the republicâ€™s controversial criminal code proposal.

yogyakarta 23 september 2019 #GejayanMemanggil pic.twitter.com/Ok6F9WGbAZ
— manusiamuna (@chocooreooo) September 24, 2019

Depan DPR jam 7 malam, Jakarta. pic.twitter.com/80sfyNPvNY
— DEA (@DeaSB) September 23, 2019

“In front of the People’s Representative Council of Indonesia at 7pm, Jakarta.”
via Twitter
The proposed bill would outlaw, among other things; sex outside marriage, living together outside marriage, gay sex and abortion.

via GIPHY
The law would also make criminal offences against cases of; insulting the countries leaders, religion, state institutions and national symbols.
The bill has been widely criticized as a violation of human rights, freedom of speech and discriminates against minorities, women and LGBT groups.
The sex-ban would also apply to tourists and foreigners if the bill were to pass.

(Image Credit: Imgflip)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo had postponed the vote in passing the law after public outcry against it.

(Image Credit: beepdo)

The 14 articles in the proposed bill would be further debated by a new parliament set to take office next month.
The controversial bill had even planned revisions had incited Australia to revise its travel guide, warning its citizens of risks they could face due to the newly proposed laws.

(Image Credit: Screenshot via Australian Government Department of Foreign Affair and Trade)

In retrospect, Malaysia observes rather similar laws and prohibitions against sex under the Islamic Syariah law where courts only have jurisdiction over Muslims, as well as civil discourse laws like the Sedition Act.


Pervert spotted masturbating in car at SS15 bus stop

Can you picture yourself walking down the streets of SS15?
Happily sipping on your bubble tea, belly full of buttermilk chicken and then you spot something thatâ€™ll make you puke all of it out.

Picture Credit: Google Maps

No, weâ€™re not talking about the rats and cockroaches, but the equally gross scene of a man pleasuring himself in his car  as witnessed by a traumatised bystander.
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Twitter user @WalterAlphonsus shared the nauseating experience of his friend who was sitting alone at a bus stop in SS15 when a horny man wound down his car window and started pumping away vigorously.

The scene of the crime(Picture Credit: Google Maps)

In a series of messages sent to Walter, the traumatised girl
was close to tears throughout the episode but couldnâ€™t move.

shes frightened, traumatised and disgusted by this stupid guy pic.twitter.com/qRhbzJ6LxG
— wal (@WalterAlphonsus) July 24, 2019

The fappening only stopped when more people came to
the bus stop.
Despite being subject to such sexual harassment, she managed to record the incident.

Picture Credit: @WalterAlphonsus/Twitter

You can view it HERE, but itâ€™s NSFW/NSFL/NSFE. *YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED*
No word yet if a police report has been made, but this incident is considered an offence for committing gross indecency under Section 377D, Act 574 of the Malaysian Penal Code which states:

â€œAny person who, in public or private, commits, or abets the commission of, or procures or attempts to procure the commission by any person of, any act of gross indecency with another person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two yearsâ€

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So the next time you’re queuing up at SS15, watch out, guys!


Henry Golding Teaches You Breast Self Familiarization In This Flashback Video

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as the name suggests, it helps to increase awareness for the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women.

By now, we hope you already know the drill to familiarise yourself with your breasts by doing regular self-examinations.
But if you didn’t know, or are procrastinating for whatever reason, maybe  Malaysian-Hollywood superstar heartthrob and acting extraordinaire Henry Golding will change your mind?
Old is Gold(ing)

A 12-year-old video has recently come to our attention (because this writer went down YouTube’s rabbit hole of videos) of a young and fresh-faced looking Henry during the height of his newly found fame as the host of the 8tV Quickie. In it, he teaches how to do a “breast self familiarization for breast cancer awareness.”
The video was uploaded on 4 November 2009 on what appears to be Henry Golding’s YouTube page.
Malaysian actress Sharifah Amani also appears in the video and together they explain how we can familiarise and examine our breasts while using Henry as a model.
People are still scared or lazy to do it
Although the video is over a decade old, the message it shares still holds today.
Henry brings up an important sentiment that even though people know that early detection can save your life, people don’t bother.
Sharifah then chimes in to say that some people are even scared to find out or give the excuse that the steps are too hard to learn to which Henry retorts with, “Absolutely nonsense, because if I can learn and teach you guys, well c’mon it’s easy.”
And it really is! Here’s how:
STEP ONE:

Look at yourself in the mirror. Do several poses like putting your arms relaxed to the side, hands on your hips, arms raised above the head, and then hunch forward. Make sure to do it on both sides.

Look for differences in size, shape, texture, shape and colour.
STEP TWO:

Use your right hand to examine your left breast, while you place your left hand behind your head.
STEP THREE:

Use the top part of your three middle fingers to gently feel your breasts to feel just below the skin, and then press firmly to feel the deeper parts. Do this in circular movements and move around the breast in a clockwise direction.
The breast should feel smooth and there should be no hard lumps or unusual thickening.
Not sure what it feels like? Sharifah tells us to close our eyes and feel our eyeballs as a reference.
STEP FOUR:

 Move your arms to your side and press the underarm to make sure you feel an emptiness in your armpit.
Repeat the steps on the other side.
This routine could save your life. Just make sure you do it once a month and the best time to do it is 7-10 days after your menses.
If you do feel or see any abnormalities, consult with your doctor as soon as possible.
Remember, the lumps don’t even need to hurt to be dangerous.
To watch for yourself, and in case you missed the link earlier, click here.

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Lee Chong Wei Disappointed At Online Hate Directed Towards Malaysian Mixed Doubles Team

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Datuk Lee Chong Wei has stepped up to openly express his disappointment that some Malaysians have verbally abused the Badminton mixed doubles team representing the country at the Tokyo Olympics 2021.

Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying had lost both their matches, once against Hong Kong with 18-21, 21-10, 16-21; and later on, to Germany with 12-21, 15-21. As a result, the pair will be making an early exit out of the Olympic games this year.
Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying are the country’s top mixed doubles team, ranked #7 in the world.(Credit: Goh Liu Ying)
Our former Malaysian badminton champion took to Facebook to slam haters who have left hateful messages on the duo’s social media.
According to Lee Chong Wei, the duo has been abused by online comments during the loss of their matches.
No one wants to go in court and lose. These players brought you joy before. Don’t mock and desert them when they lost a game.Lee Chong Wei
On certain platforms, as Malaysians watched the game, some commented on the less-than-ideal performance by the duo and highlighted Goh Liu Ying’s injuries which were exploited by their German opponents.
Goh Liu Ying’s long-term injuries in her knees severely impacted her performance.(Credit: Goh Liu Ying)
After their match, both Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying made public apologies for losing both matches on their social media.
However, perhaps spurred on by Lee Chong Wei’s words, a quick look at both Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying’s social media showed only an outpouring of love and support. Netizens rallied behind them with unwavering support and refused to accept the apologies, saying that none were needed and that they have already made Malaysia proud.
Comments left on athlete Chan Peng Soon’s Facebook post.
Comments left on Goh Liu Ying’s Facebook post.
READ MORE: Day 2 Of Olympics Sees Outpouring Of Love For M’sian Team Despite Losing The Match
The duo will have a final match against team China later today, although a victory would still not be enough for them to continue their journey for a medal.

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Public Holiday For Agong’s Birthday On June 8 Must Be Honoured, Says HR Ministry

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The official birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah falls on June 8, making it a public holiday nationwide.
The public holiday next Monday is also compulsory to be observed by the country and employers cannot ignore or replace the holiday. Any employee instructed to work on this date must be paid a public holiday rate.
The Human Resources Ministry said in a statement that the declaration is made under Section 8 of the Holidays Act 1951 and gazetted on March 18 under Section 60D (1)(a)(ii) of the Employment Act 1955 (Act 265).

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Man Who Walked 312KM Tells Critics To Prove He Lied

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Taxi driver Noorazlan Ismail, 49, denied accusations by some parties that he was involved with a particular political party.

Noorazlan earned his 15 minutes of fame after claiming he walked an incredible distance from Skudai, Johor to Istana Negara.
He claimed to have walked 312 kilometres to demand for the withdrawal of Employee Provident Fund (KWSP) savings on a one-off basis for those affected financially.
In a live interview on Facebook with influencer Syarul Ema Rena Abu Samah or Ratu Naga, Noorazlan explained all the accusations and criticisms thrown at him.
According to him, the walk which began from the Skudai toll plaza was done of his own volition.
It happened without instruction or collaboration with political parties.

I did walk 312 kilometres from Skudai to Istana, so any party that says I have a ride from a politician or a driver, please show proof and tell me where the driver is.Taxi driver Noorazlan Ismail challenging his critics.
On the issue of his family not supporting him and why he did not share any footage during the trip, Noorazlan calmly responded to the allegations.
He explained they are not with him on the journey because it is his mission, and he didn’t want them to bear the same burden.
My mother sent me to the Skudai Toll, so why are the allegations that my family were ashamed and did not allow me to do this mission?Taxi driver Noorazlan Ismail saying his family did not object to his mission.
Noorazlan claimed that after he reached Pagoh, there were a lot of incoming calls from certain parties.
For context, Pagoh is the constituency of former prime minister and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
He was worried that someone would come and take him home, so he did not upload his current location on social media.
If something like that happens, then my efforts and mission to show the government that I am in distress will fail; that is why I did not show where I was, not for another reason.Taxi driver Noorazlan Ismail on why there are no footages of him doing the walk.
Concluding his conversation, Noorazlan hoped that all parties would stop speculating about the mission’s purpose.
He also reiterated that there was no hidden agenda, and he was not associated with any political party.
Noorazlan Ismail cium tangan Muhyiddin selaku master puppet KWSP pic.twitter.com/WbcZoZ0cw6— Tok Perak (@TokPerak8) April 5, 2023
How Long Can A Man Walk In A Day?
Suspicions arose the moment he reached Istana Negara at the end of his walk.
Noorazlan was dressed smartly in a suit and appeared relaxed.
The duration it took for him to accomplish his goal had also raised eyebrows.
  @wakponorogo Lan Teksi dan KWSPnya #fyp #fypシ #tiktok🇲🇾 #tiktokmalaysia #viralmalaysia #tiktokmalaysiaviral #politikmalaysia #politikmalaysiakini #tiktokmalaysian #foryou #politiktiktok ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
Tahu2 dah sampai dah istana negara.Dia ikot jalan dalam ke?.Tak nampak pon kat highway Nilai-Sg Besi dia jalan kaki.Kau nak masuk Komando jalan kaki 160KM,kau tengok muka komando bila sampai.Muka hitam lunyai tapak kaki https://t.co/a0xutUwX07 relaks je siap pakai Blezer kikiki pic.twitter.com/sbdzHm38Og— Abdul Rani Kulup Fans (@KulupFans) April 3, 2023
In response, Noorazlan claimed he did not sleep for 48 hours to accomplish his goal.
He also mentioned that he did not post on social media during the walk on the advice of the police.
Full story: https://t.co/MMdl2HPieTNoorazlan Ismail, the 49-year-old taxi driver who claimed to have walked from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur to draw attention to his plight, said he has gone as much as two days without sleep in achieving his feat. pic.twitter.com/ZyOmVV3rkL— malaysiakini.com (@malaysiakini) April 6, 2023
Ditanya mengapa pada suatu ketika dia berhenti mengkemas kini media sosial mengenai perjalanan tersebut Noorazlan menjelaskan tindakan tersebut dibuat atas nasihat polis.https://t.co/IdsCmKcNmD— Firdaus Azil (@FirdausAzil) April 6, 2023
Noorazlan had also been the subject of ridicule by netizens.
Netizens pointed out that he even outdone army commandoes and should represent the country in the Olympics.
READ MORE: Taxi Driver’s “EPF Walk” From Skudai To KL Gets Netizens Questioning Its Logic

Some netizens have offered monetary reward for evidence that he actually walked the talk.
Anyone with such evidence can claim as much as RM20,000 from netizens.
Considering that some people gave items such as shoes and clothing to Noorazlan during the walk as told by himself, it should not be hard for someone to step up and claim the prize money.
Dah 2 hari tapi masih takde sekoq pun dari Pembangkang PN-PAS yang mampu tunjuk BUKTI bahawa "Noorazlan Ismail bukan SCAMMER". Takpe aku upkan sampai RM 20,000.00 kalau mampu tunjuk BUKTI 😁 #NoorazlanIsmailScam #PNscam https://t.co/0ZIhV99Mig pic.twitter.com/tTALSI0nup— Dr. Maslin Sis 🇲🇾 (@BN4everTN5O) April 6, 2023

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‘Hopeless’ Student Leads A Successful Life; Comes Back To Look For Teacher Who ‘Look Down’ On Him

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The school days are full of memories that often make us smile to ourselves.

Many would also remember their moments of mischief that gave the teachers a headache.
Not to mention the angry moments at the teacher for judging the students so fast, without even giving them a chance.
However, the teachers’ rebukes are often for the purpose of educating.
They would never stop praying for the success of their students so that they will become useful members of society.
A case in point is the story of a young man named Shahrill Amri.
Accordingly, he became successful in life and is now looking for his former teacher to say thanks.
Through a posting on TikTok, he sought the help of netizens and former students at his school to look for ‘Cikgu Firdaus’.
  @shahrillamrie Anak ii tok jaya mohon tolong caqi sat ckgu firdaus😂😂#efsaneyi #CapCut ♬ original sound  – ShahrillAmrie
According to Shahrill, Cikgu Firdaus once said to him that he had no future.
Even so, his intention to look for Cikgu Firdaus was not out of spite, but to thank the teacher for the reprimand.
Shahrill is grateful that the education given by his teacher had made him a successful person.
It would appear that Shahrill Amri had made it in life. (Source: TikTok)
The Power Of Social Media
The much-sought-after teacher, Ahmad Firdaus Din, finally replied on social media after the Instagram post caught the attention of netizens.
Cikgu Firdaus said he is proud to see his former student succeed in life.
The teacher also revealed Shahril’s former character as someone who never fought or rebelled despite being angry and was respectful to teachers.
Ahmad Firdaus gave his blessings to Shahrill and wished him more success to come.

At the same time, netizens praised Sharil for not forgetting his mentor and making the effort to get in touch.
They noted that such gestures are few and far in between nowadays.

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Jocelyn Yow Is The Malaysian-Vietnamese-American Woman Who Has Been Elected As A US Mayor

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While women politicians here in Malaysia struggle to be heard, one woman of Malaysian heritage has made history by being the youngest woman of colour to serve as a mayor in California, United States.

Jocelyn Yow is a 25-year-old woman of Chinese Malaysian and Vietnamese descent who was born in the United States.
Mayor Yow is a shining example of what can happen when women – especially women of colour – are provided opportunities to run and win political office.Lindsey Nitta, executive director of California Women Lead, a non-profit organisation that advocates for women’s representation in government.
Daughter of Chinese Malaysian father and Vietnamese refugee mother
A photo of Jocelyn’s family while they were still in Malaysia. (Credit: Jocelyn Yow via PBS SoCal)
Although Jocelyn was born in the US, and therefore a US citizen by birthright, she returned to Malaysia with her family while she was still a baby.
Her father had gone to the US in the 1980s to further his studies in engineering at the University of Arizona. While he was there, he met Jocelyn’s Vietnamese mother, who had arrived in the US with her family as refugees.
The two of them settled in San Jose, California, which is also where Jocelyn was born.
The family visited Taiping Zoo while living in Malaysia. (Credit: Credit: Jocelyn Yow via PBS SoCal)
In 1996, when Jocelyn was just a year old, her family moved back to Malaysia after her paternal grandfather was diagnosed with cancer.
She lived and grew up in Kedah for a decade, studying at SMJK Keat Hwa in Alor Setar, according to Malaysiakini.
Then, in 2011 when Jocelyn was 16 years old, she returned to the US with her brother to attend college, just like her dad. Her parents followed suit a few years later to settle down in Eastvale.
Jocelyn, who studied at Norco College and the University of California, Berkeley, is now pursuing a master’s degree in government at Harvard Extension School.
Can you spot Jocelyn? (Credit: Jocelyn Yow via PBS SoCal)
Besides being Mayor of Eastvale, she is also currently the policy manager for IGNITE, a national nonprofit to elect more women to positions of power.
Last but not least, Jocelyn recently became a new mum when she gave birth to her son six months ago. Is there anything this woman can’t do?
Being a new mom to a 6-month-old further fuels my passion to serve my community, Local government makes decision that affect our daily lives and is where we can directly see democracy in action.Jocelyn Yow, Eastvale mayor
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First Malaysian-American in US public office and youngest woman of colour to be elected mayor in a California city
Eastvale Councilwoman Jocelyn was officially sworn in on 10 December as the mayor of Eastvale in Riverside County, a town located an hour east of Los Angeles, California with a population of over 55,000 residents.
Her appointment was a historical one as she is the youngest woman of colour to ever serve as a mayor of a Californian city.
Jocelyn with her cousin’s during her swearing in ceremony for city council. (Credit: Credit: Jocelyn Yow via PBS SoCal)
She was elected to the Eastvale City Council back in 2018 becoming the first Malaysian-American elected to public office in the US and served as mayor pro-tem before becoming mayor this year.
While only 25-years-old, she has worked as a district representative for California State Senate and as an aide for the US House of Representatives where she tirelessly helped seniors, families, small businesses, nonprofit organisations, and children, access valuable government services.
When she held her newborn son, Kayden, in front of her nameplate, which now reads “Jocelyn Yow – Mayor” she shed tears of happiness over her hard-earned achievements.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Mayor Jocelyn Yow (@jocelyn_yow)
An advocate for female representation in politics
Despite not having much to their names while she was young, Jocelyn says that her parents always emphasized the importance of public service and giving back to the community.
Today, she is an advocate for more female representation in politics and is constantly speaking out about the tribulations faced by working mothers everywhere.
The first thing on her agenda as the new mayor is to create Eastvale’s first public library.

We wish Jocelyn all the best in her endeavours as a US politician and are looking forward to seeing her rise to even greater heights and smash more glass ceilings!

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Dr Mahathir Says Anwar Should Be Arrested For Sedition

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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad denied ordering the Ops Lalang in 1987, saying the decision was made by the police.

In a Twitter thread, Dr Mahathir wrote:
Ops Lalang happened when I was Prime Minister. I did not order it. Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar has already clarified that it was the decision made by the police.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
In the video, Hanif, who is formerly the inspector-general of police (IGP), said that it was fully his decision to conduct the operation as he wanted to avoid a repeat of the May 13, 1969 riots, and that he was not influenced by Dr Mahathir.

A Prime Minister has to listen to the police. They are responsible for the security of the nation. Their opinions and advice cannot be simply brushed aside.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
This comes following the cancellation of a “Malay Proclamation” rally that was spearheaded by Dr Mahathir last week after several venues withdrew their permission for the event.
The parties in Pakatan Harapan had always blamed me for Ops Lalang. But when it served their objectives they very gladly accepted me as a colleague and also as the candidate to be their Prime Minister.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
The ex-PM also noted that during his tenure as the fourth Prime Minister, he did not stop Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim from holding his weekly demonstrations.
But now that he is the Prime Minister he does not allow Malays to even discuss the problems that they face.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Dr Mahathir also noted that the organisers of the Malay rally that was meant to be held last week, “did not blame other races for the ‘misfortune’ of Malays, but instead blamed corrupt Malay leaders only.”
If we cannot find a solution for the problems faced by the Malays, then we must assume that it is the wish of this Government to promote poverty among the Malays. This bias against the Malays is a manifestation of the racism of the government. It is sedition because it is against the constitution of our country.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Adding on, he said: “It is therefore the government leader who should be arrested for sedition,” in reference to Anwar.

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Rural School In Pahang Gets Multimedia Studio, Thanks To Taylor’s & A Very Inspiring Teacher

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There is nothing more appealing to a 16-year-old than an XBOX or a PS5. Give a child an option between reading a book and playing a video game, and they most likely will choose the latter.

But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing in today’s day and age. Digital literacy and skills have become increasingly important. Students currently in school will inevitably grow up in a predominantly digital economy.
Cikgu Mohammad Hazeem Azemi, a special needs teacher at SMK Kuala Krau and winner of the 2022 RISE Educator of the Year Award organised by Taylor’s College and its student engagement arm, The Risers, recognises the importance of developing his students’ knowledge in the multimedia industry.
As SMK Kuala Krau is made up of Orang Asli and special needs students, the digital gap between urban and rural areas, particularly for students with disabilities, means that the students have very little experience with digital tools.
(Credit: TRP)
At the height of the pandemic, Cikgu Hazeem saw his students struggle with online classes. He decided to build a small studio in his house and noticed that students were fascinated by the way it looked. That kept them engaged and motivated to attend online classes consistently.
At the end of the movement control order (MCO), I found a new purpose – to build a multimedia studio for the students to help them develop their skills in the digital arena.Cikgu Hazeem
With the RM10,000 in sponsorship he won from the RISE Educator Award, Cikgu Hazeem spearheaded the development of SMK Kuala Krau’s Studio Multimedia Program Pendidikan Khas Integrasi (PPKI).
(Credit: TRP)
Being the first-of-its-kind multimedia studio in a public school in Malaysia, it is equipped with computers, video lighting and more to help students learn technical digital skills such as content creation, photo and video editing, broadcasting, virtual gaming and other IT-related knowledge.
Taylor’s College also sponsored 15 tablets and 50 content creator kits to be used in the multimedia studio. Students who complete the multimedia course offered by the school through Studio Multimedia PPKI will also be given a ‘Sijil Kemahiran Tahap 3’ which they can use to apply for jobs.
Support our Superheroes!
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Taylor’s College Campus Director, Josephine Tan, regards Cikgu Hazeem and other like-minded educators as our nation’s ‘superheroes’, as they go the extra mile and do not let anything stop them from doing all they can for their students.
If we don’t support them, who will?Josephine Tan, Campus Director, Taylor’s College
She calls for more industry players and willing parties to join hands in supporting and encouraging these educators so that they are empowered to do more in the areas that need attention and development.
She adds that Taylor’s College aims to narrow the gap between privileged and underprivileged students for the betterment of the communities in Malaysia. Apart from the RISE Educator Award, Taylor’s recently introduced 13 Impact Labs that integrate research, education and advocacy to deliver practical solutions for societal problems.
Work hard, play hard
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Citing Apex Legends as his favourite video game, 16-year-old Irfan, one of Cikgu Hazeem’s autistic students is thrilled to have a new multimedia studio in school. Irfan has represented Malaysia twice in the Global IT Challenge in South Korea under the guidance of Cikgu Hazeem.
When asked what was his favourite thing about the new studio, he immediately replied: “PS5!”
Equipping these students with tools, skills and even hobbies that allow them to navigate the world with ease not only opens new job opportunities for them but also helps build their confidence and social skills which is an equally, if not more important aspect for these children.
Irfan’s ambition is to be an online streamer in the future. Given that it’s one of the most profitable jobs today, we see no issues with that. Thanks to Taylor’s College and local superheroes like Cikgu Hazeem, the young generation from less fortunate backgrounds can dream big. And with continuous support and encouragement, they can close the gap between their dreams and reality.
Watch Cikgu Hazeem’s story and the launch of SMK Kuala Krau’s Studio Multimedia PPKI here:
  @trpmsia RISE EDUCATOR AWARD 2022 – Cikgu Hazeem's ambition to bridge the digital gap amongst special needs students. #cikgu #oku #cikgutiktok #cikguviral #teacher #specialneeds #specialneedsteacher #specialneedschildren #cikgumalaysia #RISEEducatorAward #beritaditiktok #beritaterkini #trendingnewsmalaysia #newsattiktok #tahukahanda #fyp #tiktokmalaysia #edutok #edukasi #TaylorsCollege #taylorsuniversity @Taylor’s College @Taylor’s University ♬ original sound  – TRPMsia
To find out more about Taylor’s College RISE Educator Award, visit their website HERE. #TaylorsCollege #RISEEducatorAward

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Fast Escalator Repairs At LRT, Monorail Stations Surprise Commuters

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Commuters took to Twitter to announce the fast repairs carried out at various stations such as the Bukit Bintang monorail, KLCC LRT station, and a monorail station in KL.

Some netizens jokingly said the fast repairs were ordered by an employee who was afraid of their job security ever since Anthony Loke was appointed as the Transport Minister.
However, it’s likely that the spare parts ordered by Rapid Rail from the original manufacturer (OEM) in Shanghai, China, have arrived and enabled the long-needed repairs.
Back in October 2022, Rapid Rail stated that the first batch of spare parts would arrive in October, the second batch in mid-November, and the third sometime in December.
In total, Rapid Rail ordered 87 handrail units and 37 escalator step chain units to carry out the repair works.
READ MORE: Escalators And Lifts At LRT, MRT And Monorail Stations To Be Repaired By Year End
Hopefully, the current speed of repairs is not a one-off thing.
Dengar citer, tetiba ada fund, tetiba ada spare part, tetiba semua eskalator tgh ganti dgn Laju……Merata rata tgh pasang. Ada yg takut HILANG JAWATAN KE TU? Baru nk kelam kabut bila @anthonyloke masuk? pic.twitter.com/FtSdGo1KQe— Dean of Deen (@Mulut_Cabai) December 12, 2022
Even the KLCC's escalator is now working. What a magical story this is..— Annoying Orange at 5°C (@firdausmohdali) December 12, 2022
nak pergi klcc la petang ni excited pulak escalator dua tahun tak repair dah boleh pakai ni😂😂 https://t.co/cUwMItpk9O— ヤシン 🔺 (@moanahanalullu1) December 13, 2022
Also at monorel bukit bintang last monday also been fix before this the sparepart at wharehouse or what hahahaha— Kechik (@fakhlude) December 12, 2022

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Malaysian Representative Urges UN To Act On Rights Violations

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Malaysian rights activist Datuk Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman urges the world community to take action over the reported mistreatment of minorities around the world.

Ahmad Azam, who is also Commissioner to the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC) of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), said discrimination is not acceptable in today’s world.
Ahmad Azam was speaking in response to the release of reports on rights violations including in Myanmar and China.
He addressed the UN Special Rapporteur on Minorities at the 52nd Session of the Human Rights Council in Switzerland recently.

Hate speech, xenophobic rhetoric and incitement to violence against minorities are growing around the world. In Europe and elsewhere, right wing populist and xenophobic propaganda are affecting the human rights of the Muslim minorities.Malaysian rights activist Datuk Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman on protection of minority rights.
He said IPHRC is concerned about the global rise in religious violence and the absence of an appropriate response by the UN to reverse this worrying trend.
Ahmad Azam cited examples such as the Rohingya minority and Uyghur Muslim minority in Xinjiang, China.
He added that the Muslim minority in India is at risk of becoming stateless is deeply concerning as there had been systematic discrimination against Muslims.
Malaysian rights activist Datuk Ahmad Azam Ab Rahman.
At the same time, Ahmad Azam raised the issue of Islamophobia which he said is the biggest contemporary challenge to ensuring these rights.
The former Foreign Ministry special adviser on Afghanistan said the international recognition by the UN General Assembly of 15 March as the international day to combat Islamophobia is a positive step in the right direction.
However, much more is needed to be done and he assures that IPHRC stands ready to cooperate with the Special Rapporteur and other UN mechanisms on minorities.
READ MORE: Malaysia Must Appoint Special Envoy On Islamophobia To Fight Discrimination And Racism, Says Political Analyst
READ MORE: Malaysians React Over Countries More Likely To Be Biased About Islam, India At The Top-List Of Islamophobia Hotspots

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Police Tracking Enforcement Officer For Not Wearing A Mask While On Duty

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It looks like the Pasir Mas Municipal Council Enforcement Officer who went viral recently for not wearing a mask while issuing a fine to a roadside hawker will be fined himself, according to reports.

MalaysiaKini quoted Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters Chief Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir who confirmed that the police are investigating the issue when the matter caught their attention recently.
He also said that a police report was also lodged against the officer in question and the police are tracking him down for further investigation.
The suspect is an enforcement officer with the Pasir Mas Municipal Council who was issuing compounds on petty traders who weren’t supposed to operate near Masjid Beijing in Rantau Panjang.Pasir Mas District Police Headquarters Chief Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir via MalaysiaKini
Meanwhile, Harian Metro reported that the officer will be charged under Regulation 17 of the Infectious Diseases and Control Regulations 2021 for not wearing face masks in public places.
The picture caught the attention of Malaysians after it was posted online by Facebook user Muhamad Firdaus.
In the caption of the post, he admitted that he doesn’t have a license but he did question why the officer didn’t follow Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Netizens were also bewildered by the officer’s disregard towards the pandemic – in contrast to another man who was photographed standing right next to him and wearing his mask.

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M’sian Woman Panics When Her Car Suddenly Stopped Moving, Surau Congregants Offered Help

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A car coming to a standstill on a busy road can be stressful. Unfortunately, this happened to Twitter user Letchumy (@TKLetchumy) after picking up her children from school and her mother-in-law’s house.

They were on the way home when the car suddenly stopped, although the engine was still running.
The vehicles behind her had already started honking loudly to ask her to move. A bus behind her honked loudly and tried to pass too. She panicked and called her husband for help.
Seperti biasa, lepas balik kerja, saya bergegas untuk ambil anak-anak dari tadika dan rumah mak mertua. Siapa sangka, kereta saya tiba-tiba berhenti di jalan raya. Langsung tak boleh bergerak, hanya enjin kereta sahaja yang hidup. Saya terus panik. pic.twitter.com/ohCxghnFwT— T.K. Letchumy (@TKLetchumy) April 29, 2022
It was also near time to break fast, around 7.10pm, so a motorcyclist approached her.
She looked around and realised there was a surau nearby and the motorcyclist was just about to leave the place when he saw her.
What happened miss? Is it spoiled? Manual or auto?The motorcyclist
Letchumy said she felt relieved when he asked her that question. He got down from his motorcycle and tried to restart the car for her to no avail.
He reassured her that it was alright and they’ll help to push the car to the roadside.
Don’t stand on the road miss. Dangerous. Bring your children to the surau.The motorcyclist
He called some people from the surau to help push the car. While waiting in the surau, Letchumy and her children were given soya drinks and mineral water.
They also asked Letchumy permission to break fast. Some of them stayed back and waited for Letchumy’s car to be fixed before leaving.
Letchumy said she felt touched and thanked all the kind people at the surau for helping without seeing race.
Netizens said they love hearing uplifting stories about Malaysians like these and said the incident showed the true Keluarga Malaysia spirit.
Kena banyak lagi cerita2 macam ni kan sebenarnya. Orang malaysia masih ramai yang baik2. ☺— Puan D (@dianesamry) April 30, 2022
Buka tweet keluaq cerita lagu ni rasa gumbira ,hiba dan berbagai perasaan ada. Terima kasih jemaah surau berkenaan memberi bantuan. Moga kita semua dlm lindunganNYA. Insyaallah. Aamin. #ceritamanis— NegaraKu 🇲🇾 (@AimanAirin2) April 30, 2022
Inilah semangat “Keluarga Malaysia” yang sebenar. Bukan acah-acah, tetapi cakna dan prihatin tanpa mengira kaum, agama dan adat budaya.— アズリー・アブドゥラ (@azleyabdullah) April 30, 2022
Inilah Malaysia yg kita mau. Perkongsian yg sgt bermakna.Alhamdulillah.— Azhar G (@azharghazali11) April 29, 2022

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Adwork.io Provides  SMEs Affordable And Accessible Media Buying

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Being able to splurge on advertising is often a luxury larger companies enjoy, but a new company, Adwork.io, might level the playing field.

Adwork.io, a partnership between Nielsen and Malaysia-based media agency Reddoor, aims to help make media buying much more accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
According to Campaign Asia, the platform, which will be launched in the second quarter of 2023, will provide real-time data outputs and address the misconception in the industry that ad giants such as Facebook and Google are the only way to advertise a company’s brands or services.
Adwork.io will also be launched regionally, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, and Australia.
Malaysia will be the first country to set the benchmark for the platform’s regional roll-out.
Through the Adwork.io platform, SME advertisers get to execute media buying directly with offline and online media owners such as The Star, Astro, and RTM.
However, the platform isn’t a part of Nielsen One, the measurement giant’s cross-media solution that provides deduplication across four screens (linear TV, connected TV, computer, mobile).
Yee Chong Moon, Nielsen’s managing director and head of agencies for Asia, said the Adwork.io platform would provide SME advertisers with a comprehensive set of demographic and lifestyle data to help them make informed media buying decisions based on their target audience.
This type of precious insights, which larger companies get to access from Facebook and Google, are often not available to SMEs due to the high cost.
Sivanathan Krishnan, the chairman and co-founder of Trapper Media Group, which owns Reddoor, said the platform will not replace the decision-making, marketing, or advertising team in SMEs.
Nielsen backing Adwork.io means SMEs now have access to property data, analytics, and consumer learnings of the measurement firm, which was previously reserved for brands using the services of larger media agencies.
The platform serves to provide SMEs with more knowledge to create a compelling media mix for their campaigns.
It’s hoped that Nielsen’s data will enable companies to make more informed decisions in media buying even without the luxury of a media agency.

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Government Will Lower Price Of Masks After Backlash For Increasing It

Two days ago, Putrajaya announced that all exports of surgical masks will be stopped and the ceiling price for the three-ply variant will be raised.
The new ceiling price for the three-ply face mask would be RM2 per unit, up from the original price of RM0.80.
Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi claimed the increase was due to high production costs and to encourage local manufacturers to produce more face masks.
This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) presidential council has been vocal about the price hike, claiming it to be excessive.
The price hike of more than double does not help to calm anxious Malaysians nor address the actual issue of insufficient supplies, they claim.
Due to this backlash, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob has announced that the government will be meeting tomorrow to revise the price of the 3-ply face mask again.
The price of the ceiling mask set RM2 is too high, so the prime minister did not agree and tomorrow we will discuss the matter (and) if possible to be lowered to the previous price. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaacob
It is difficult for the average Malaysian to buy face masks now due to the shortage of stock in most major retailers and pharmacies.
The government will also be importing 10 million face masks from China to meet the domestic demand. However, priority of the masks will be distributed to frontline workers first, such as healthcare personnel and the Royal Malaysian Police force.
The balance will then be supplied to the public.

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Rafizi Wins PKR Deputy President Post

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Former PKR veep Rafizi Ramli has won the party’s deputy president post at the second time of asking as Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail conceded defeat in the race for the PKR No 2 post.

In his Facebook posting yesterday, the Kulim Bandar Baharu MP congratulated Rafizi and several other PKR leaders for their victory in the ongoing party election.

Saifuddin said that he respects the decision made by PKR members while also urging the party to remain united after its election.
Saifuddin also added that his immediate focus now is to ensure that the PKR National Congress this June runs smoothly, during which 3,000 delegates will cast votes to select 20 members of the central leadership council.
“The Congress still needs to proceed in an orderly manner and in accordance with the rules of the Societies Act 1966,” wrote Saifuddin.
Saifuddin added that after the PKR national congress is concluded, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as president would have a complete line of leadership.
“My job ends there.
“The next task, the new leadership prepares the party to face GE15. Well done and congratulations to all.”
As of press time, Rafizi Ramli has built an unassailable lead over Saifuddin, with only votes from Sarawak left to count.
Rafizi currently has 67,895 votes to Saifuddin’s 48,797.
In the 2018 PKR polls, Rafizi lost to Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali in his bid for the No 2 post. He then subsequently took a step back from active politics in 2019 before announcing his comeback prior to the party election this year.
READ MORE: Rafizi Ramli Menang Jawatan Timbalan Presiden PKR

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Here’s The List Of Covid-19 Cases In Learning Institutions Based On Official Sources

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School is in session for 2021 and Covid-19 cases have already been reported among students.

We’ve listed down all the confirmed Covid-19 cases that’ve happened this week based on reports from the media and official sources such as the Health Ministry.
Sabah
36 students who will sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examinations have tested positive for COVID-19 in Sabah, the state’s Local Government and Housing Minister and Finance Minister II, Datuk Masidi Manjun confirmed.
He said they were detected positive in the screening before being allowed to return to their hostels from January 16.
However, Masidi said, all the students who were infected can still continue their learning throughout the quarantine period.
Credit: Malay Mail
Negeri Sembilan
Institut Latihan Pedas
The latest cluster detected in the state, the Sungai Ibor Cluster, was identified as involving students at the Institut Latihan Perindustrian (ILP) located at Persiaran Pinggiran Pedas, Kampung Sungai Ibor, Pedas, Rembau.
Based on reports, the index case for the cluster was identified as a 20-year-old male with a history of interstate travel from Johor.
Ater 138 individuals were tested, 12 were found positive.
Credit: Kosmo
Kolej Matrikulasi Negeri Sembilan
Based on reports by MalaysiaKini, students at the Kolej Metrikulasi Negeri Sembilan (KMNS) in Kuala Pilah were instructed to undergo quarantine after some of their students were found positive for Covid-19 recently.
12 students who are identified to be in close contact with the first patient, have been screened by the authorities and at least two cases have been detected so far.
Previously, it was reported that only students who sit for examinations are allowed to attend school starting January 20.
It involves students who will sit for:
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM)Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM)Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) Equivalent international examinations
Credit: Malay Mail
On 15 January, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri said that students who are going back to their hostels or campuses are not required to take a swab test unless they exhibit symptoms.
This was slightly changed on 18 January when students going into Sabah will need to take the test.

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It Finally Happened, Malaysia’s First Ever YouTube Channel To Hit 10 Million Subscribers

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It took some time, but a Malaysian YouTube channel has finally hit the 10 million subscribers mark.
The coveted diamond play button goes to the hands of the local animation studio Les’ Copaque, creators of the wildly popular Upin & Ipin children’s series.
Overjoyed by the news, the animation company took to celebrating the milestone on their social media, sharing the live countdown to the exciting moment on Instagram.
The heart-pounding moment was described like watching a football match.
         View this post on Instagram           Staff Les’ Copaque juga turut menyaksikan countdown YouTube 10 Juta Subscriber secara live siang tadi. Debarannya macam tengah tengok game bola sepak 😅 . Semua staff rasa bersyukur dan rasa sangat bangga dengan pencapaian yang luar biasa ni. Terima kasih semua yang dah subscribe YouTube Channel Les’ Copaque Production . . . . #UpinIpin #LCPYT10MSubs #LCPDiamondPlayButton A post shared by  Les’ Copaque Production (@lescopaque) on Jun 11, 2020 at 8:00am PDT
Les’ Copaque Production managing director Burhanuddin Md Radzi, confirmed with BH Online that the studio reached 10 million subscribers at 2.06pm on Thursday, 11 June.
Burhanuddin expressed his joy to the Malay-language news site, calling it an incredible achievement and stated that the entire team is proud to be Malaysia’s first YouTube channel with 10 million subscribers.
He added that up to February 2020, only 566 YouTube channels worldwide had recorded 10 million subscribers.

Les’ Copaque’s YouTube channel was first launched in 2009 and was previously awarded the Silver Play Button and Gold Play Button by YouTube for passing 100,000 and one million subscribers successively.
The channel features multiple series including Upin & Ipin, Puteri, Pada Zaman Dahulu, and DaDuDiDo. Burhanuddin also revealed that their latest series Upin & Ipin the Helping Heroes had received over two million views.
Congratulations to Les’ Copaque on the amazing achievement!

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Upin & Ipin rekod 10 juta pelanggan


Education Ministry Released An FAQ To Help Confused Parents During The CMCO

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The Education Ministry (MOE) has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to clear up any confusion members of the public might have regarding the conditional movement control order (CMCO) implemented in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.

Uploaded on the ministry’s official website, the FAQ touches on primary, secondary, and tertiary learning institutions, as well as daily and boarding type schools.
The ministry hopes that these FAQ can help clarify uncertainties and lessen the confusion that may arise regarding the closures of schools and learning institutions affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.Ministry of Health via The Star
We took the liberty of translating the FAQ into English for you below:
A. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SCHOOLS/INSTITUTES OF LEARNING
Will educational institutions registered with the MOE be closed if an area is declared as under CMCO or enhanced movement control order (EMCO) by the National Security Council (NSC)?
Yes. This includes kindergartens, day care centers, boarding schools, vocational colleges, form six colleges, matriculation colleges, institutes of teacher education (IPG) and private institutes of education registered with MOE.
Do teachers/lecturers need to be present at their place of work when schools/institutions are closed?
No. Teachers/lecturers must work from home (WFH). All teachers/lecturers are required to be at their station of duty and always ready to receive instructions from their Heads of Departments.
Do Members of Executive Groups (AKP) need to be present at their place of work when schools/institutions are closed?
No. AKP should work from home (WFH). All AKP are required to be at their station of duty and always ready to receive instructions by the Department Chiefs.
Do teachers/lecturers living in the areas under CMCO/EMCO but working in schools/institutions located outside the CMCO/EMCO areas need to be present at their place of work?
Yes. Teachers/lecturers need to show a work pass or letter of permission from their employer to be present at their place of work.
Can students living in areas under CMCO/EMCO attend schools/institutions located outside the CMCO/EMCO areas?
No.
Who needs to be present at their place of work when schools/institutions are closed?
i. Essential service employees, such as cleaning staff and security guards.ii. Dormitory wardens and dormitory dining hall staff if there are students still staying in the hostels.
B. MANAGEMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (PdP)
Does PdP still need to be conducted for schools/institutions that are closed?
Yes, during the period when the school/institution is closed, the administration will ensure that teachers/lecturers continue conducting their PdP from home (PdPR), this is according to what is suitable for the teacher/lecturer and students. A PdPR manual can be downloaded from MOE’s official website.
Are schools/institutions allowed to conduct international examinations that are regulated by international examination boards while schools/institutions are closed?
Yes. Candidates will need to get a letter of permission to sit for the examinations from the school/institution involved as verification. Examinations will be required to comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Are schools allowed to postpone the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Trial Examination during the period which they have been ordered to close?
Yes. The schools involved can reschedule the Trial Examination to an appropriate date.
 Is the school allowed to key in data for the SPM Trial Examinations if it has been ordered to close?
Yes. The School Examination Analysis System (SAPS) is open until 31 December 2020.
C. MANAGEMENT OF BOARDING SCHOOLS/INSTITUTIONS
Can all students living in dormitories return home when the school/institution is ordered to close?
Yes. However, students waiting to be picked up by parents/guardians or students who prefer to stay in the dormitory throughout the period of closure will be under the supervision of the hostel warden. Meals will be provided for the students by the school/institution.
 Are parents/guardians located inside the CMCO/EMCO areas allowed to pick up their children from the boarding school?
Yes. Parents/guardians are allowed to pick up, or arrange for the return of their children from boarding school. This is subject to the Guidelines for School Management and Operations in The New Norm.
D. MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF TEACHER EDUCATION (IPG) AND MATRICULATION COLLEGES (KM).
 How will PdP be conducted at IPGs/KMs throughout the CMCO/EMCO period?
PdP will be fully conducted online.
 Will IPG/KM students living in areas under CMCO/EMCO be required to return to their IPG/KM if it is located outside the area under CMCO/EMCO after mid-semester breaks are over?
No. Students will only be required to return to their IPG/KM after the CMCO/EMCO period has ended.
 Will cafeterias and convenience stores inside IPG/KM continue to operate?
Yes.

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Skills & Tools Gen Zs Need To Make A Career In The 21st Century

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While everyone might have different ideas about their dream jobs, some career paths can provide better opportunities to earn a livelihood in the 21st century. In Malaysia and across the globe, there has been a progressive push towards what’s called ‘new collar’ jobs.

The new trade
New collar workers are those who go through non-traditional educational paths like vocational training and apprenticeships to develop the technical skills necessary to work in technology-driven industries.
These jobs emphasize skill rather than academic qualifications. Basically, a person doesn’t need to go through years of tertiary-level education in order to be a valuable and highly sought-after member of the workforce. One can even start a path to new collar careers with a laptop!
(Credit: Lifestylememory/ pressfoto via Freepik)
Malaysia’s former Human Resources Minister, M. Kula Segaran, said that new collar jobs have the potential to provide better income and future prospects for the rakyat with the added benefit of providing the country with a highly-skilled workforce and filling in labour shortages.
According to the Critical Occupation List released by TalentCorp Malaysia, there are several newly in-demand jobs in the country as of the year 2020 and 2021 which includes:
Web and Multimedia DevelopersData ProfessionalsCybersecurity ProfessionalsAnimation and Visual Effects ProfessionalsDigital Gaming and e-Sports ProfessionalsCreative Content Designers
The right tools for the job
Having soft skills like analytical thinking, creativity, communication abilities and emotional intelligence also become a bankable asset and open up paths for individuals to jump careers by acquiring relevant skills through self-training and by participating in upskilling programs.
Malaysia’s Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) can provide financial assistance and grants for employees looking to upskill or re-skill themselves with in-house programs, e-learning and remote training programs to acquire technical and soft skills or professional qualifications in a certain field.
There are also numerous private training courses and online learning tools on services like LinkedIn Learning, Skillshare, MasterClass and others that are available for everyone to access for free or for a small fee to build up new talents.
With determination and just the right tools, anyone can venture into new-collar work.
A premium mainstream laptop choice like the ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED (M1503) would make for a perfect companion for any aspiring student or budget-conscious job seeker looking to level up their career paths.
(Credit: ASUS)
The Vivobook 15X OLED 15.6-inch display can reproduce colours with real-life accuracy and has a refresh rate of 120Hz to provide users with an ultra-smooth viewing experience.
The laptop is also gentle on the eyes as its OLED display can reduce harmful blue light by up to 70% compared to LCD displays. This makes it suitable for extended use to watch those online courses and classes to learn new skills for any trade.
(Credit: ASUS)
Equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 or AMD Ryzen 5 mobile processor and up to 8GB of memory, The Vivobook 15X OLED can handle intensive tasks like content creation, a bit of software programming or even data collection and analytics, and of course, make simple day-to-day tasks a breeze.
The 70 Wh battery capacity, fast charging function and WiFi 6 connectivity available on the Vivobook 15X OLED make it a handy mobile gadget to get any task done whether you’re at the office, out on the field or simply WFH.
Additionally, the Vivobook 15X OLED also comes with ASUS’s ErgoSense keyboard for a comfortable and accurate typing experience as well as ASUS Antibacterial Guard silver-ion coating on the laptop’s most frequently touched surfaces to inhibit 99% of bacteria growth over 24 hours, as an extra safeguard of the user’s health.
(Credit: ASUS)
This August, two separate versions of the Vivobook 15X OLED will be available in Malaysia at a minimum price of RM3,299 for the AMD Ryzen R5 variant and RM3,699 for the AMD Ryzen R7 variant.
Head on over to ASUS retail stores nationwide or visit ASUS’s webpage to find out more on how the Vivobook 15X OLED can help advance your career today!

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Source:
New-Collar Workers- Who Are They And How Are They Contributing To Our Labor Shortage?
Huge potential in new collar jobs for M'sians
CRITICAL OCCUPATIONS LIST 2020/2021 TECHNICAL REPORT
Malaysia Salary Guide 2020/2021
HRD CORP – THINK LEVY THINK TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION FOR SBL-KHAS


Vice Documentary Exposes Malaysia’s Negligence Towards OKUs

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“I have made a lot of sacrifices for this country, and this is what I get,” confessed Malaysia’s first-ever Paralympian, Mariappan Perumal on his experience as a disabled person (OKU) living in the country.

The 63-year-old retired powerlifter was featured in a short documentary by VICE News that highlighted the problems faced by the estimated 4.5 million OKUs in Malaysia – who struggle more from social disparity rather than any physical or mental disability.
Paralysed from the waist down due to Polio, he had proudly claimed two bronze medals for the country after competing in seven Paralympics – his most notable achievement being in the Seoul Paralympics of 1988.
(VICE News/YouTube)
Now, the para-athlete supports his family with a small pension provided by the government. Like many OKUs in the country, Mariappan faces problems with the lack of access and opportunity.
Malaysia’s parliamentary OKU representative, Senator Ras Adiba Radzi, who was also featured in the VICE documentary said that there is still much to be done in Malaysia in order to provide OKUs with better quality of life.
With much enthusiasm, Ras Adiba told VICE that OKUs are not a nuisance to society and that Malaysia’s attitude towards the disabled must change.
People’s mindsets have to change, discrimination has to be reduced, and people need to be able to look at us and speak to us like we are just like everybody else. I aspire to see Malaysia be a disabled-friendly country.Senator Ras Adiba Radzi via VICE News
(VICE News/YouTube)
Officially, Malaysia classifies OKUs into seven different categories; those with hearing disabilities, visual disabilities, physical disabilities or the inability for the body to function normally, learning disorders such as down syndrome and autism, speech disorders, mental disorders, and another category labelled “various disabilities” which may include a person with more than one disability.
Studies have shown that OKUs in Malaysia faces problems with inadequate infrastructure facilities and services as well as associability to education and discrimination in employment.
Catch the full VICE documentary on YouTube

Source:
A STUDY ON CHALLENGES FACED BY DISABLED PEOPLE AT WORKPLACE IN MALAYSIA
Childhood Disability in Malaysia A Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices
INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE
The Malaysian Paralympian Forgotten by His Country


Irish Singer Damien Rice In KL For Concert Next Week

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Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice is set to return to Kuala Lumpur for a concert this 7 June (Wednesday) at Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre.

Damien Rice started playing and recording with his band Juniper before embarking on his solo career.
In 2002, his self-produced debut album O reached #8 on the UK Albums Chart and won the Shortlist Music Prize.
Songs such as Cannonball and Volcano have reached the Top 30 in the UK. From the same album, The Blower’s Daughter also charted in 2004 and has been used extensively in various films and television series.
The album was notable for its stripped-down instrumentation, raw emotion and haunting melodies, and received critical acclaim for its honest and intimate portrayal of love and loss.

His second album 9 followed in 2006, and after various collaborations, his third album My Favourite Faded Fantasy featuring the single I Don’t Want to Change You was released in 2014, peaking at #1 in Ireland and the UK.
Known for his introspective and emotionally raw songwriting style, Rice’s music is characterized by his acoustic guitar and unique vocal style.
Tickets are priced between RM388 and RM788 and are still available for purchase here.

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Roadblocks In KL Are Doing Body Temperature Screening Now

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All roadblocks in the Federal Territories have been supplied with an infrared thermometer to check body temperature. Those who show signs of a fever may be detained for further tests.Â
This was announced by Federal Territories Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa who tweeted it on his official Twitter account today.

Mulai hari ini semua road block di WP di bekalkan dgn alat PEMERIKSA SUHU BADAN…yg ada tanda demam anda munkin di tahan utk dibawa ke pusat pemeriksaan lanjut.. pic.twitter.com/P9NjV9D5xu— Annuar Musa (@AnnuarMusa) March 27, 2020

Roadblocks had been set up across the nation from 18 March 2020 to ensure that people did not go out unnecessarily during the Movement Control Order period.

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Only Crowded Government Clinics To Adopt Double-Shift System, Says MOH

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The Ministry of Health plans to adopt the double-shift system only at crowded government clinics, said Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali.
He said the proposal for the two shifts was to relieve some burden of healthcare workers who have to work for extended hours.
Dr Noor Azmi also added that the Ministry tried to implement the system at several crowded clinics, including in Pahang and Putrajaya around middle of June.
Those that implement the system are clinics that extend their operating hours. We just reduced the extended hours and put them into shifts. It is good so far. I am sure they (staff) are happy as it has reduced their workload compared to those days when they had to work until 10 pmDatuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali
Earlier, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) opposed the Health Ministry’s new shift system for government clinics, arguing that public healthcare personnel are already overworked due to manpower shortages and would not be able to cope.

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Tun M: “Zahid Is A “Compulsive Liar”, I’m Ready To Face Him In Court”

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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that he is ready to testify against UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi over claims that the latter sought his intervention to stop the probe and charges he faces post-2018 General Election.

In a series of tweets, Dr Mahathir said that Zahid serve him with a defamation suit over the remarks he made in front of Pejuang members, which had been shared on social media.
“Since this will go to the court, I don’t wish to deliberate further on Zahid’s allegation,” the Langkawi MP said in Twitter, while adding that he is ready to face Zahid in court.
Mahathir also said that he is “fed up with Zahid’s attitude” claiming that Zahid is only using the legal channel to cover his lies.
“Zahid is a deceiver. White-man describes this (behaviour) as a compulsive liar,” he continued, also recalling Zahid’s allegation against him that he is not a person of Malay ethnicity.
ZAHID PENIPU1. Saya disaman Dato Seri Zahid Hamidi kononnya saya memfitnah beliau berkaitan beberapa pertemuannya dengan saya semasa saya menjadi Perdana Menteri Kerajaan Pakatan Harapan.[Bebenang]— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) May 17, 2022
In 2017, Zahid claimed that he had sighted Mahathir’s identification card, which listed his name as Mahathir a/l Iskandar Kutty. Zahid suggested that this proves that Mahathir lied about his race.
Mahathir said that the allegation by Zahid was a mere political ploy to depict him as an ethnic Indian that had lied and used the Malays for 22 years when he was in office.
Admitting that he has Indian ethnicity in his heritage bloodline, Mahathir however insists that he is indeed a Muslim practising Malay by birth and through the definition of the Malaysian Constitution.
“My parents are born in the Tanah Melayu before Merdeka and we are all Muslims. Ever since I was a kid, we spoke Bahasa Melayu and practice the Malay culture and traditions in our home.”
Mahathir said that he never likes resorting to suing his detractors in the past as he understands that anything goes in politics, however, he is considering taking Zahid to court.
He said that Zahid’s attitude has become more “disgusting than ever” and he should be given a lesson.
“Not only (his lies) damages my reputation but his deceitfulness towards UMNO and the Malays to maintain his power is too dangerous,” said Mahathir.
Mahathir also challenged Zahid to prove his claims that he is not Malay or apologise for questioning his race and identity. If Zahid fails to do so, Mahathir said, then he will have to bring the matter to court.
Zahid had filed the suit against Mahathir on 20 April, claiming that the twice former prime minister had defamed him by alleging he that had sought for help to resolve ongoing court cases and investigations.
He also vehemently denied seeking help from anybody to interfere with the justice process.

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Covid-19: Klang Valley Surpasses Sabah In Daily Cases

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With 453 new cases today, the increase in Covid-19 cases in Klang Valley has surpassed Sabah which saw 319 new cases

Even Negeri Sembilan recorded 240 new cases, with 234 in Seremban alone.
Picture Credit: MOH
With this latest development, Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah worries that due to the population density in these areas, it would pose a challenge for the Ministry to conduct public health exercises.
We can see that most of the districts in Selangor and Putrajaya are now red zones. This is a proactive step that we’re taking before the infection starts to spread. If we were late to take action, there’s a possibility that the number cases would’ve been more.  Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
PECAHAN KES BAHARU (919)Sabah-31929 kluster sedia ada, 27 kluster baharu (Teluk)143 saringan kontak rapat119 lain-lain saringan 1 importN.Sembilan-240236 kluster sedia ada3 saringan kontak rapat1 lain-lain saringan pic.twitter.com/6J7TVIzkGh— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) November 12, 2020
919 cases have been recorded today with 1 fatality. The Ministry has also recorded 996 recoveries from the virus (73.2%).
Picture Credit: MOH

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Whatâ€™s An Earthquake & When Do We Need To Worry?

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Pandemics are not the only force in nature that humans need to contend with…
An earthquake was detected off the coast of Kunak, Sabah on the morning of April 15.
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) the earthquake occurred just 35 kilometers (km)away from the coastline, some 10km deep within the ocean floor.
Tremors from the Magnitude 3.6 earthquake were felt as far as Lahad Datu and Semporna, which were more than 50km away, and fortunately, no tsunami warning was issued.
Whatâ€™s an earthquake?
The earth is not merely one giant hunk of rock thatâ€™s floating endlessly in space, but in fact actually made up a number of layers, sorta like an onion.
Humans, along with almost all other life forms on the planet (that we know ofâ€¦) inhabit the very top, outermost surface of this blue bulb, called the crust, which itself is broken up into several pieces, called plates
What our onion looks like from the inside out.(Credit: Forbes)
An earthquake is essentially a sudden shaking of the groundâ€™s surface caused by seismic waves or vibrations produced when these plates collide with one another or when there is a sudden release of pressure along faults, or crack in the crust.
This vibration along the surface is what constitutes the shaking feeling that we get during an earthquake, and in extreme situations, can cause massive devastation.Â
The lines you see are where the Earth’s plates are divided. Malaysia is located near the “Pacific Ring of Fire”, a literal hotbed for geological activity.(Credit: The Archeology News Network)
One such tragedy occurred in 1960 when the Great Chilean Earthquake measuring at 9.5 on the Richter scale ravaged the country, leaving untold levels of destruction and some 2 million people homeless.
Most of the damage during the tragedy came in the form of a tsunami, a huge tidal wave caused when large amounts of water, usually in the ocean, is displaced and sent to shore by a large quake.
Malaysia had a glimpse of such a tragedy in 2004 when a 9.3 Magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean sent tidal waves to parts of the Peninsular and ravaged the northern coastline of Sumatra.
The tsunami in Aceh, Indonesia killed more than 100,000 people and left over half a million homeless.(Credit: Liputan6)
When is one dangerous?
Earthquakes, though sound terrifying, are a natural phenomenon that exists here on Earth and happen quite regularly.
Most are so small that normally we don’t even feel it.
Earthquakes are usually measured based on the Richter scale, a unit that measures the extent of how powerful a quake is by the seismic waves that it produced.
These waves are recorded using a machine called the seismometer which produces a seismograph – a numbered scale from 1 to 10 showing how strong the tremors are.
Lines on the seismometer show the frequency of the seismic activity.(Credit: Free3D)
The scale is also measured in logarithmic, which means that each succeeding number represented on the scale is 10 times greater than the number before. For example, a 3 Magnitude earthquake is 10 times more powerful than one recorded at 2.
Earthquakes measuring between 1 – 2 on the scale are generally minor, while the powerful ones measured are upwards of 7 and above.
Please refer here to determine your level of panic. LOL(Credit: Pinterest)
Experts also use the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS) to more accurately determine the initial strength of an occurring earthquake and how it behaves across the surface of the planet.

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#BirthStrike: People are choosing not to have children to campaign against climate crisis

Children are by-far the largest contributors to carbon emissions, and the climate crisis in general. Having one less child equates to saving 58.6 tonnes of CO2-equivalent per year.
It makes sense, as having one less person means a significant amount of energy reduced, from breathing to food to resources such as clothing.

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BirthStrike is a movement to not bear children due to the severity of the ecological crisis and the current inaction of governing forces in the face of this existential threat.
With the catastrophic direction our climate is heading, more and more women are deciding that they don’t want to bring any more children into this world.
It’s not that they don’t love children and don’t want children, but rather that they love children so much they can’t bear for the future generation to grow up in a world in a constant state of crisis.

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Instead of parenting, participants are channeling their time and energy into campaigning for activism and social change.

Catriona, 22 “People are dying because of climate change. People are losing their countries to rising sea waters. 200 species become extinct every day. How can I bring a child into this world when things are only getting worse?” #birthstrike #ExtinctionRebellion #systemchange
â€” BirthStrike (@BirthStrike) May 21, 2019

According to their official website, BirthStrike stands for fast acting and deep change towards an equality based, sustainable, caring, and non-violent future for humans and between all life on earth.
Common motivations to join BirthStrike include insecurity of the future and despair at our species’ relationship with the ecosystem.

â€œThe natural world is collapsing around us. I couldnâ€™t bring a child into thatâ€
Blythe Pepino is the founder of @BirthStrike, a group of women not having children because of climate change
via @VictoriaLIVE pic.twitter.com/I62pQsDztd
â€” Catrin Nye (@CatrinNye) March 4, 2019

Founder Blythe Pepino spoke to CNN about how she has given up  having children over her fears about climate change.

I really want a kid.I love my partner and I want a family with him but I don’t feel like this is a time that you can do that.
Blythe Pepino, founder of BirthStrike, to CNN
It’s only natural that parents want the best for their children. Why would you willingly subject your child to a world with pollution, droughts, and food shortages?
For many would-be parents, the knowledge of climate change stops them from even having children at all.

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Bringing a child into the world requires a lot of considerations and discussions- financially, mentally, and physically. For more and more people, the state of the world’s climate and sustainability is now part of that consideration.

Oliver Graves, 25 “Right now I need a certain number of things to happen and for our trajectory to change course, big time, before I can accept that we have attained a future suitable for starting a family in.” #birthstrike #extinctionrebellion #systemchange #EcologicalBreakdown
â€” BirthStrike (@BirthStrike) June 9, 2019

There has to be change made now so that future generations can grow up without constant fear. There may not even be time for the younger generation to grow up by then.

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I think what people are having trouble getting their heads round is that we canâ€™t leave this for the next generation to solve – by then it will be too late.
â€” Sophie Lovett (@SophieBLovett) May 13, 2019

Much like the world, Malaysia’s birthrate has been steadily declining. Birthrates per woman was 6.45 in 1960, it is now 2.04 in 2016.
Those who want or have children can look at reducing consumption and lightening their carbon footprint to help. The Earth’s resources are finite, though human greed and consumption can definitely be infinite.


Ustaz Wants Ms Pui Yi’s Horror Flick ‘Pulau’ To Be Censored Or Banned

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A local preacher, PU Syed, wants the upcoming local movie ‘Pulau’ to be censored or banned.

The film stars Ms Pui Yi, the first Southeast Asian woman to be featured on the American adult magazine Penthouse cover.
PU Syed said that many scenes in the movie show ladies dressing inappropriately.
He also lambasted the movie for containing racy scenes and called on Malaysians to boycott it altogether.

The trailer shows a scene in which one of the characters removes her shirt in the jungle and then makes love with her partner.
There was also a sexually explicit scene that showed Pui Yi on top of another man while saying, “Let me show you a magic trick”.
Critics say the bikini scenes in ‘Pulau’ are unnecessary. (Pix: Facebook)
At the same time, local NGOs, such as the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organization (Mapim), have labelled the movie inappropriate and urged the authorities to act.
Sifatkan Filem Pulau Tidak Sesuai Untuk Penonton Di Malaysia, Mapim Minta LPF Semak Kelulusan Semula https://t.co/wW0yv8UyzO— BuzzKini (@BuzzKini) January 18, 2023
In its defence, the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia (LPF) said the movie is OK  because it’s a horror film, not porn.
The film was conditionally approved & classified P13 by LPF on 15 Sept 2022.
Pulau Adalah Filem Seram Bukan Filem Porno, Kata LPF https://t.co/eHhx9lOmM8— BuzzKini (@BuzzKini) January 19, 2023
Besides Pui Yi, the movie features a line-up of famous local actors such as Alif Satar, Amelia Henderson, Namron, Ikmal Amry, Sabronzo, Mark O’Dea, Sanjna Suri and many more.
Alif Satar bangang ni boleh berlakon filem Pulau dengan Pui Yi ye. Time bulan puasa kemain menyanyi lagu nasyid. 😂— Bukit (@Kotakrelaks) January 16, 2023
Pui Yi is touted as Malaysia’s top female social media influencer.
With over 20 million Instagram followers, including rapper Snoop Dogg, her influence transcends cultural norms.
Superwoke: Subcribe OnlyFans Puiyi, menang contest Puiyi, ambik gambar dan selamba post dekat Facebook, tapi profile picture ada logo PAS dan bendera Palestine.— Amirul Idham 🇲🇾 (@amirul_idhamAB) December 4, 2022
Meanwhile, critics have also trained their sights on Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
They said he could have done more in his capacity as a minister.
A little harsh, but true.Questions should be asked :1. Question LPF on PG13 classification if you really feel it’s i appropriate2. Why was the trailer allowed to use scenes edited out (supposedly). Sama je kan tak censor?3. We have film classification, why not stick to it? https://t.co/vrz7MOSjFn— ᴊᴏᴇ ʟᴇᴇ (@iamjoelee) January 19, 2023
In response, Fahmi also voiced his objection to the movie.
#BuletinBernama : Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital, Fahmi Fadzil tidak bersetuju dengan kandungan klip video trailer filem ‘Pulau’ yang mengundang kecaman, dan pihak terlibat diarah melakukan suntingan semula beberapa babak yang sensitif.https://t.co/ahoe228cyB— BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 (@BernamaTV) January 19, 2023

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Hybrids: The First Step Towards A Carbon-Free Car Future

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Did you know that one of the first cars ever driven on Malaysian roads belonged to the famous Penang-born, Singaporean tycoon, Eu Tong Sen who lived in Perak back in 1902?

Those days, cars were symbols of luxury, status, and gave anyone behind the wheel the bragging rights of being in the vanguard of the industrial revolution and on the cutting-edge of technology.
Fast forward to 65 years after Merdeka, cars have pretty much taken over, and the now affordable automobile gives everyday Malaysians the ability to hit the open road in our race to become a fully developed nation.
(Credit: Omar Elsharawy/George Bakos via Unsplash)
But our dependence on cars does have a toll on our environment, especially with that Climate Crisis thing going on.
Fortunately, we are on the road to making things better, much better!
Last year, Malaysia set a course to become a carbon-neutral nation and be rid of our hunger for fossil fuels by as early as 2050. To achieve this goal, we as a nation will be adopting renewable energy sources and replacing our gas-guzzling cars with energy-efficient vehicles, or EEVs for short.
Switching to EEVs like hybrid-electric cars presents the most promising road for our nation at achieving sustainability and making a leap towards a greener future, electrifying our transportation system without spending too much on replacing our current technology and infrastructure.
(Credit: via Facebook)
The country has also set in motion plans that’ll make EEVs way more affordable by providing tax incentives and other benefits to the drivers daring enough to make the electrifying jump that eventually, all of us would have to make.
Reaching a carbon-free car future isn’t impossible either!
We’ve already taken baby steps a sharp turn towards it with hybrid-electric vehicles.
Hybrid cars are great because they combine the use of fuel-powered combustion engines as well as electric motors and batteries as a power source.
Not only are they super energy-efficient, hybrid cars practically eliminate the “range anxiety” that some fully-electric vehicles can trigger with their very limited distance of travel before needing a power outlet to recharge and taking precious time out of your journey.
As long as there’s a petrol station nearby, you can be sure that hybrids can take you there efficiently.(Credit: via Facebook)
Hybrid technology has also advanced far enough that pioneering automakers like Toyota have a whole segment of vehicles that reinvents our tomorrow.
Since releasing their first mass-produced EEV, the world-famous Prius hybrid in 1997, Toyota has been at the forefront of futureproofing their line of EEVs with constant innovations and quality of life updates to make their cars more energy-efficient, comfortable, durable and safe to give those behind the wheel peace of mind over their car’s longevity and their overall impact on the environment.
Toyota Prius GT300, the world’s fastest Prius.(Credit: ToyotaMalaysia via Facebook)
You see, there are basically two types of hybrid cars currently on the market: the standard Hybrid Electric Vehicles or HEVs and the PHEVs which stands for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
The main difference between the two is that PHEVs, as the name implies, provide the option for drivers to recharge their hybrid cars with a power source whenever they want to.
Even so, Toyota’s HEVs and PHEVs are well known for their “self-charging” abilities through a process called “regenerative braking”, which allows them to recycle power that’s captured when you hit the brakes to slow down or stop the car, in order to recharge its hybrid batteries on the go.
Toyota’s revolutionary hybrid energy-saving system.(Credit: ToyotaMalaysia via Facebook)
This makes EEVs like the Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric that’s built with Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform a great example of how a hybrid car makes perfect sense for environmentally and economically cautious consumers in Malaysia.
Just picture yourself driving friends and family around in a spacious and comfortable SUV that’s built to last with Toyota’s 4th Generation Hybrid Electric Technology, allowing you to recharge while moving through slow city traffic or when you every so often get stuck on a highway crawl on a road trip through the countryside.
A car with advanced safety features like a built-in blind spot detector, a monitor system that allows you to get a detailed panoramic view of your vehicle for manoeuvring through tight spots and an integrated telematics system that allows you to monitor the car in real-time just by looking at your phone.
A car that’s enjoyable to drive and you can rely on to take you as far as you need to go with minimal fuel consumption while maintaining a small carbon footprint.
(Credit: via Facebook)
Plus, the Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric would also be the first of many locally assembled EEVs equipped with TNGA at UMW Toyota Motor’s factory, right here in Selangor, making the car affordable to produce and further reducing their overall impact on the environment.
Not to mention that saving on petrol with hybrids means more ringgits in your wallets, which is definitely a bonus.
Malaysia is genuinely ready for a greener, carbon-free car future and the road has been laid in front of us. It’ll be up to all of us to make the realistic choices that would define us for generations to come.

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