MySejahtera App Covid-19 Alert In Subang Jaya Was A False Alarm, Says MOH

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The Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) clarified that the recent Covid-19 alert in Subang Jaya reported on the MySejahtera app was a false alarm.

The notification had earlier caused a stir of confusion among residents in the area.
MOH explained that the alert had been caused by a Persons Under Surveillance (PUS) who had earlier been quarantined at a hotel in the area after undergoing Covid-19 screening.
Reportedly, a positive Covid-19 case was recorded on August 10, 2020, involving a foreign worker who had gotten tested at work and placed into quarantine at the hotel by their employer.
This was why the app had issued an alert for the area.
It is also said that the individual in question was later admitted to the Sungai Buluh Hospital.
Kenyataan Akhbar KKM Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Covid-19, 22 Ogos 2020– 4 kes sembuh– 8 kes baharu (5 daripadanya kluster Tawar)Rujuk kenyataan penuh bagi penerangan mengenai alamat tidak tepat kes di Subang Jaya dalam aplikasi Mysejahtera. pic.twitter.com/Id2LILtXGU— KKMPutrajaya🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 22, 2020
MOH mentions that the foreign worker was living in Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras and that the MySejahtera app had been updated to reflect the location so that authorities can accurately conduct contact tracing activities.
As of August 22, Malaysia recorded a total of 9,257 positive Covid-19 cases with a total of 125 fatalities.
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Former Ministers: Elite “Tabikas” Are Discriminatory & Would Widen Gap In M’sian Society

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Former ministers from the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) disagreed with the idea of setting up elite schools for children from higher-income families believing it to be discriminatory and would widen the socioeconomic gap between Malaysian citizens.

A plan to establish elite nurseries (Taska) and preschools (Tabika) for Malaysia’s middle class (M40) that would charge higher fees and provide better curriculum was mentioned to be in the works by the Rural Development Ministry and the Community Development Department (JKM).
In a statement released on social media, former KPWKM Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said that Malaysia must strive to provide quality and equal opportunities for early childhood education.
Citing the World Health Organisation (WHO), the former Deputy Prime minister understands that the government as well as society plays a crucial role in a person’s development and success.
Thus, it can be said that ideas for such segregated institutions go against the principles of democracy and equality.
KENYATAAN MEDIAKERAJAAN DIGESA BATAL HASRAT MENUBUHKAN TABIKA ELITKami merujuk kepada cadangan Jabatan Kemajuan Masyarakat (KEMAS) bagi mewujudkan Taman Bimbingan Kanak-Kanak (TABIKA) elit yang diumumkan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar baru-baru ini. pic.twitter.com/ee9nguvzog— Dr Wan Azizah Ismail (@drwanazizah) October 1, 2020
Echoing this belief is former KPWKM Deputy Minister Hannah Yeoh who reportedly said that elite Tabikas would not only be discriminatory but it would also disproportionately affect children in rural communities.
Additionally, the Segambut MP revealed that Malaysia’s governmental early childhood education system were in a bit of a mess, as each institution was run by different entities.
Taskas or nurseries are under JKM and the KPWKM while Tabikas are under the Education Ministry (MOE).Hannah Yeoh via Berita Harian

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Government Plans To Build “Elite” Preschools For M40 Families With “Better Curriculum”


Melaka Health Department: Impostors Are Running Around Melaka Stealing Covid-19 Logbooks

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Melaka’s Health Department is aware that a group of impostors who posed as Ministry of Health (MOH) personnel have been stealing Covid-19 record books from a few premises around Melaka Tengah district.

State Health and Anti-Drugs Committee Chairman Rahman Mariman said that it’s carried out by groups of 2 or 3, complete with fake authority cards.
 The incident was discovered after complaints were lodged to authorities.
We are worried that if this continues, it would cause the community to lose confidence in writing down their details in the logbook before entering the premises. We are also concerned that personal data would be manipulated for criminal threats or fraud activities through phone calls.State Health and Anti-Drugs Committee Chairman Rahman Mariman via Bernama
Rahman said Melaka Tengah Health Office has lodged a police report and added that business premises should not give away the information from the logbook easily.
So far, the police has confirmed that the reports have been received but no arrests have been made so far.

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Study: Money CAN make you happy- but only if you don’t buy anything

The age-old adage of “money can’t buy happiness” has been debated and argued over for decades.
Now, a new study has proven that money can make you happy, but only if you use it to measure success, not happiness. (Ironic, isn’t it?)
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The study looks at two dimensions of materialism: the success-materialism and the happiness-materialism.
Success-materialism is where wealth and material possession is a sign of success in life.
Happiness-materialism is where wealth and material possession is a sign of happiness in life.
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The results shows that success-materialism is the only one that contributes to increased life satisfaction, whereas happiness-materialism brings around dissatisfaction.
The distinction between success-materialism and happiness-materialism was made in a survey as part of the study.
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Success-materialism was judged by questions like:1. I admire people who own expensive homes, cars, and clothes. 2. I believe that the things I own say a lot about how well I am doing in life. 3. I like to own things that impress people.4. I believe that some of the most important achievements in life include acquiring material possessions.5. I do not place much emphasis on the amount of material objects people own as a sign of success.
Happiness-materialism was judged by questions like:1. I believe that my life would be better if I owned certain things I do not have.2. I believe that I would be happier if I could afford to buy more things.3. It sometimes bothers me quite a bit that I cannot afford to buy all the things I would like.4. I have all the things I really need to enjoy life.5. I would be happier if I owned nicer things.
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The study concludes that success-materialism boosts economic motivation and future satisfaction as it tends to raise the standards of living.
The success-materialism mindset brings happiness as material goods are a reminder of achievement and accomplishment.
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In contrast, happiness-materialism involves dissatisfaction with current standard of living and detracts from other life satisfactions such as family and social happiness.
The happiness-materialism mindset instead focuses on what is lacking materially and in constant comparison with others.
Basically, make money to live a better life, not to buy your way to happiness.


An Elderly Entrepreneur Shed Tears Of Gratitude When Netizens Swarmed Her Online Bundle Sale

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This sweet Mak Cik was brought to tears when her Facebook Live feed, for the first time, reached more than a hundred concurrent views as Malaysians flocked to show support for her online “bundle” clothing business despite it being 3.00am.

A video going viral on social media saw Rosidah Ahmad, a businesswoman from Penang, becoming overwhelmed with emotions when the view count for the online store that she hosts live from home, kept on climbing.
“I am so moved, there’s 54 (views) already, so many that’s commenting. I’m sorry, I apologize okay” said the elderly entrepreneur, referring to herself as ‘Mak’ or mother as she tried to control her feels and apologized for not being able to reply to the comments pouring into her feed.
“71 views! I’m dead!”, blurted the lady as more and more people came to view her video before proceeding to sell her garments for RM1 each.
Mak Rosidah, who apparently also sells Nasi Lemak for a living, confessed that her videos usually only get a maximum of two to five views and was deeply grateful for the sudden popularity she received.
She even remembered the names of the people who first viewed her live feeds, bought her products and continued to give her support.
As one would imagine, the touching video tugged hard on netizerns’ heartstrings.
Sambil tengok sambil menangis 😭 pic.twitter.com/mKCN7B8jHZ— yαηα (@Yanabross) March 10, 2021

Posting a quick update for her customers, Mak Rosidah promised to showcase more clothing as she takes a late-night trip to the bundle clothing warehouse to replenish her stock.

Head on over to Mak Rosidah’s Facebook page to show some love or join the Terbaik e-Store Facebook group where she is said to host her live video store.

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Malaysia’s Earliest Reusable Bottle Company Began Before Bottles Were Even A Thing

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Chances are, you’ve heard of and seen the colourful plastic water bottles. Perhaps you even have a few of your own.

But did you ever know that BROS is actually a homegrown, locally-made brand? (Don’t worry, we didn’t know either.)
A lot of customers also tell us that they never knew BROS was a Malaysian brand. That’s why this year in 2020 we decided to launch a Malaysian collection of bottles to celebrate our culture and our roots.Chia Lee, Branding & Marketing Executive, to TRP
They’ve decided to be more upfront and display their Malaysian heritage with a full year’s worth of bottle designs themed around Malaysia as well as the Home Is campaign.

They wanted to ask the rakyat: even though home is Malaysia, what does Malaysia mean to you?
To celebrate Malaysia’s unique culture, they have also brought on 4 local artists to design for the Home Is campaign artist series, namely fritilldea, Ranerrim, Brindha Kumar, and Loka Made.

But how did the brand begin?
Founders Terence and Zoe simply wanted colourful reusable water bottles to carry their drinks with, and made their own to sell at a tiny kiosk in One Utama in 2004.
They started out with the idea of promoting drinking more water by running educational workshops at schools, building up regular hydration habits in children that is crucial for how hot Malaysia is.
As the little brand grew bigger with more and more loyal customers, they started to take chances to branch out across international borders, all while offering even more creative bottle designs and even a series of durable reusable food containers.

The Malaysian brand is popular in Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and the US as well, proving good products will always be well-received anywhere.
The 321 Programme / Recycling efforts
The local brand was also one of the very first companies to actively hold recycling campaigns. Their very first 321 Trade-in Program started as a small stall in KL Sentral, which allowed the public to donate their unwanted plastic bottles or containers.
The 321 name stands for “3 acts to (2) love 1 Earth”, with the 3 acts referring to the 3R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle. The program is aimed to help Malaysias reduce their reliance on single-use plastic by using reusable water bottles and recycling their old ones.
All plastic containers and bottles collected by BROS will be processed into multi-purpose plastic pellets, to live a second life as motorcycle parts or baskets. However, BROS themselves do not use recycled plastic for their products.
We were told that this year, they collected 35 big bags of unwanted plastic containers and bottles to be recycled.(Credit: TRP)
We cannot use recycled plastic in our products because it is not food-safe. In order to be safe for our customers, we must use virgin raw materials.Chia Lee, Branding & Marketing Executive, to TRP
While recycling has become much more commonplace nationwide, the brand still finds that the 321 Trade-in Program is extremely popular with their loyal customer base.
BROS has been such a part of Malaysian life, even if most of us didn’t realize that it is a local brand!

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MOH Tells Staff To Be “Polite” Online Or Face The Consequences Amid Vaccine Queue-Jumping Claims

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The Health Ministry (MOH) warned its employees against making unauthorized statements or complaints to the public on how the government runs our national healthcare system, or face the consequences.

In a statement released online, MOH reminded staff of their work and social media ethics when faced with allegations that healthcare professionals and frontliners were going public with concerning information on the National Immunization Program (NIP) and its procedures.
Read More: VIPs Jumping Vaccine Queue Exposed By Social Media, KJ Vows To Take Action
In line with the principles of service and disciplinary rules, civil servants are prohibited from making direct or indirect statements touching on government policy, programs and decisions without getting prior approval.Official statement by MOH.
MOH explained that inappropriate and unverified statements would not only tarnish a public servant’s image but cause public panic and ruin the credibility of the civil service and the government.
Civil servants are reminded to remain polite and check themselves on social media as to not be involved with anything that would invoke disciplinary action and instead go through formal channels to voice their concerns.

But what about protecting whistleblowers?
On social media, netizens began questioning MOH’s move – seeing it as a means to silence those going public with information of misconduct or questionable practices.
why punish the whistleblower @DGHisham ????are you ok with this @Khairykj ????I salute those civil servants whistleblowers……..— – (@mujeshjay) March 4, 2021
Malaysia dengan gag order ni berpisah tiada. Sebab tu ramai yg memilih untuk menutup mulut walaupun ditindas. Dan sebab itulah masih wujudnya pemerintahan zalim di dunia ni. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”― Edmund Burke— Rahmah Ghazali (@rahmahghazali) March 4, 2021
Not surprised but that will not stop healthcare frontliners to speak up. No worries, there are ways to reach out to journalists. https://t.co/FbWo2LhwMs— Norman Goh (@imnormgoh) March 4, 2021
By law, whistleblowers – people who come forward to provide information on unethical or illicit practices – are entitled to have their identities kept confidential, receive immunity from legal liabilities or administrative actions as well as protection from harassment, loss or injury.
However, Malaysia’s Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 (Act 711) only provides protection and certain immunities to people who “blow the whistle” through official enforcement agencies such as PDRM, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and others like it.
Malaysians are also prohibited from exposing classified or sensitive information according to rules in the Penal Code (Act 574) and the Official Secrets Act 1972 (Act 88).
You can read more about the law in this informative piece written by AskLegal, HERE.

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Singapore Health Ministry Apologises For Sending Wrong Covid-19 Positive Test Results To 357 People

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Imagine how upsetting it might be to find out that you’ve tested positive for Covid-19 again after just recovering from the lethal virus.
That’s what 357 former Covid-19 patients in Singapore faced when their Health Ministry accidentally sent out an erroneous text message to the newly recovered patients.
In a statement released on 18 May apologising for any “inconvenience and anxiety caused” by their mistake, the Singaporean Health Ministry explained that the text message happened due to a glitch in their system.
The messages had been sent due to an IT system testing glitch we sought to improve the efficiency of our system.Singapore Ministry of Health
According to former Covid-19 patients who spoke to Channel News Asia, they too received the message after previously being confirmed as negative and discharged from the hospital.
To date, Singapore has one of the highest tallies in Asia with 28,794 confirmed Covid-19 cases. Of these, 10,365 have recovered. Singapore’s Covid-19 death toll is at 22.
The country is been under lockdown and will continue to do so until 1 June 2020.

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Watch Youths Kiss Their Noisy Motorcycle Exhaust Pipes Goodbye At Selangor Police Station

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It appears that authorities aren’t messing around on enforcement against motorcycles with illegal modifications and noisy exhaust pipes.

A viral video showing the bikers themselves being forced to replace the illegal modifications made on their motorcycles at the Kuala Selangor police station has surprised many Malaysians.
Reportedly, 10 individuals between the ages of 18 and 25 were recently stopped at a roadblock for failing sound tests done by the Department of Environment (JAS). They were then ordered to come by the station with their old exhaust pipes, to have them replaced.
Footage shared on social media showed several youths working with their own hands and tools to change the illegally modified exhaust pipes they had installed on their bikes with regular or stock ones, under the watchful eye of police officers at the station’s parking lot.
One youth was even seen giving his beloved pipes a final goodbye kiss before handing it over to an officer as he and friends work on the bike.

On the hunt
The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) together with the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and JAS are on the lookout for noisy bikes.
Images circulating online showed law enforcement conducting stops and setting up microphones to test just how much noise were coming from peoples motorcycles.
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Authorities were also said to be on the watch for other motorcycle-related offences including bikes that have “fancy” plate numbers or no side mirrors installed, besides catching people with expired road tax and licenses.
Recently, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) Chief Datuk Azizman Alias warned Malaysian of strict action for failure to comply with laws against illegal exhaust modifications.
Those who are found guilty may find their bikes confiscated and face up to 6-months in jail and a fine of up to RM2,000.
Read More: PDRM: Your Noisy, Modified Motorbike Can Mean Jail Time & RM2,000 Fine

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[Watch] Motorcyclist Kicks A Car On LDP Highway, Police Investigation Underway

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A recent viral video showed a motorcyclist kicking a car along the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP).

In the video, a Perodua Myvi was in the path of the motorcyclist while attempting to change lanes.
The motorcyclist then seemingly went after the car and kicked the car’s sides a few times.
As he rode ahead, he kept looking back at the car and waved his arm, perhaps asking the driver to pull over.
When they came to a traffic standstill, the motorcyclist kicked the car again before riding away.
Screenshot from video. Video source: Kemalangan Jalan Raya 2023/FB
Petaling Jaya OCPD Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid said the incident happened on 26 May around 8.50pm.
No road users reported any injuries or accidents from the incident.
It’s believed that the motorcyclist was angry at the Myvi driver for driving recklessly.
The police will still carry out an investigation and urge the person who recorded the incident to come forward and contact traffic investigating officer Inspector Muhammad Hisyan Azih at 017-7378704.
ACP Mohamad Fakhrudin reminded all road users to follow traffic laws and regulations as the police will not compromise in taking action against anyone who rides or drives dangerously.

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[Watch] Man Slapped 5YO Stepson, Now Wanted By The Police

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A man was recently caught on video allegedly beating up his 5-year-old stepson and the police are on the hunt for him now.

The 30-year-old suspect held both of his stepson’s hands while slapping and scolding him. He kept asking the boy why he kept lying.
There were times when the child’s arms were twisted when he tried to get away.
The child’s mother tried to shield her son by hugging him and dragging him away from the man.

Shah Alam district deputy chief Superintendent Ramsay Anak Embol said the mother lodged a police report at Section 25, Taman Sri Muda, before the video went viral via Whatsapp.
Kosmo reported that early investigations revealed that the couple got married a month ago. According to Free Malaysia Today, the suspect works as a lorry driver.
Netizens were enraged by the man’s behaviour and said he was not fit to be a father. They pointed out that the man might beat up his wife too since he has laid hands on her child.
They also voiced worries about the child’s emotional wellbeing and said they doubt the child would forget what happened.
Hopefully, both mother and child are safe and will be able to recover from this incident.

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Bersatu Sacks Dr M, Mukhriz, Syed Saddiq, Maszlee Malik & Amiruddin Hamzah

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Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) just sacked its chairman, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, its deputy president Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir, its youth chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman as well as two of its supreme council members, Dr. Maszlee Malik and Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah.
All five politicians were apparently terminated from the party for sitting at the opposition’s side of the bench during the one-day Parliament session on May 18, signaling their defiance towards the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration.
Letters signed by Bersatu’s working secretary, Capt (Rtd) Muhammad Suhaimi Yahya, detailing the reason for the firing of the five top members of the party.(Credit: Malaysiakini)
Previously Dr. Mahathir had announced his resignation from as Bersatu chairman on February 25 before returning to the post on February 27.
Then on May 5, a letter by the Registrar of Societies (RoS) had confirmed Dr. Mahathir’s withdrawal as Bersatu chairman and that its party president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin would be made as the party’s acting chairperson.

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Ah Cheng Laksa gets accused of using pigâ€™s blood in laksa: owner lodges police report

Popular laksa franchise Ah Cheng Laksa has been accused of being non-halal and adding pigâ€™s blood to their products.

Someone is trying to RUIN these two delicious dishes for you.(Picture credit: Starling Mall)

Allegations against the delicious laksa restaurant came in the form of a now-deleted viral Facebook post and whatsapp message.
According to the claims, the franchise’s Allamanda Putrajaya branch did not have halal certification and that the restaurant added pigâ€™s blood into their laksa to appeal to the Chinese community.

Picture credit: Facebook

The claims also asserted that the restaurant owner is from Pulau Pinang and that he admitted to these claims himself.
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Ah Cheng Laksaâ€™s director, Goh Chun Hiang has responded to the allegations by filing a police report against the false claims at a police station in Subang Jaya.
Goh also released a statement saying that the allegations against his company are false and clarified that even the information about him being from Penang is untrue, as he is actually from Alor Setar in Kedah.

â€œWe wish to remind everyone that the food produced by Ah Cheng Laksaâ€™s central kitchen has been certified as halal by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim)â€
Goh Chun Hiang via Facebook
According to Goh, the company is not sure why such misinformation is being spread.
Goh also clarified that the company is in the process of applying for halal status for all their branches, to retain their customerâ€™s confidence in the laksa vendor.
Backing up Ah Cheng Laksa, Jakimâ€™s Halal Hub Division also released a statement on their Facebook page stating that although the Allamanda Putrajaya branch has yet to be certified halal, they affirm that the franchise’s central kitchen located at USJ 1, Subang Jaya, Selangor does have halal certification.

FYI, Ah Cheng Laksa is a popular restaurant chain that serves affordable northern style assam laksa and curry mee. The restaurant is commonly found in shopping malls.
Assam laksa, traditionally, does not include pigâ€™s blood in its ingredients. Curry mee, on the other hand, is sometimes served with blood pudding, though blood is not used in making the broth.

No space for pig’s blood in here. (Picture credit: The Food Canon)

Viral false claims against well-known companies aren’t something new.
Previously, Econsave was also accused through a viral Facebook post of deliberately not selling Muslim and Bumiputera products in their stores, while Starbucks gets accused of being non-halal on an almost annual basis.

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Sivagangga Cluster: Nasi Kandar Shop Owner Fined RM12,000, Jailed 5 Months For Breaking Quarantine

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The nasi kandar restaurant owner linked to the Sivagangga cluster has been jailed for five months and fined RM12,000.

The cluster is believed to have stemmed from the restauranteur, Nezar Mohamed Sabur Batcha – an Indian national with a permanent resident status – who breached his mandatory quarantine order after returning from Sivagangga, India on 13 July and is believed the .
He was arrested by the police on 23 July for violating quarantine orders after images of the man casually hanging out at his restaurant, Nasi Kandar Salleh while wearing the pink band went viral on social media.
The shop has been ordered to cease operations by authorities.
Nezar is charged under Section 15 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, which upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment not exceeding two years and a fine, or both.
According to the first and second charges, the accused allegedly breached his quarantine order by visiting Bank Rakyat Jitra at 4.40 pm and Agro Bank Jitra at 3.58 pm, 14 July.
For the third and fourth charges, Nezar was found at the Kubang Pasu Revenue Service Center at 3.35 pm and at Public Bank Jitra at 3 pm, on the same date.
Magistrate Mohd Hadi Hakimi Harun later found the accused guilty of all charges and Nezar was sentenced to a fine of RM3,000 and five months jail for each offense to be carried out simultaneously.
The cluster has affected multiple states up north with at least 45 cases recorded by the Ministry of Health.
His blatant disregard towards public health has also prompted many associations, NGOs, including the Consumer Association of Kedah (CAKE) wanting to sue Nezar for his actions.

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Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin To Make Announcement Tonight At 8pm

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Our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will be on air tonight at 8pm to make an announcement.
The speculation is that he will announce if the MCO will be extended or it will be lifted as planned, with additional announcements regarding Ramadan which starts tomorrow.
You can catch the live announce on RTM, Bernama, TV3, and Astro Awani, either on TV or via Facebook Live.

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M’sian Girl Group DOLLA Featured On Huge Billboard In New York’s Times Square

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Malaysian and international superstar and songbird Yuna has been featured on it at least twice.

Read More: Yuna featured on Times Square billboard in New York AGAIN
Just a few months ago, up and coming songstress Layla Sania graced it.
What is it we’re talking about? The massive billboards that light up New York City’s Times Square of course! And now it’s girl Malaysian girl group DOLLA’s turn to make their presence be known.
Lost for words. Dolla on a new york times square billboard. ❤ thank you sp much @Spotify #DollaMakeMalaysiaProud pic.twitter.com/4DcSkVvQz2— DOLLA (@dollaofficialMY) September 22, 2021
Thanks, Spotify!
DOLLA’s appearance is part of the EQUAL campaign by popular audio streaming platform Spotify.
Sabrina Rusli of DOLLA posted on her Instagram thanking Spotify, along with their label Universal Music Malaysia, for making the “epic moment a reality”.
She was also quoted by Berita Harian saying, “We can’t express our feelings right now. It’s a great honour for a singing group like us who are still new and hope to continue meeting the expectations of the fans.”
EQUAL is a global programme by Spotify which aim to foster equity for women in music globally. It was launched in March 2021, in celebration of International Women’s Day.
There are 35 EQUAL local playlists spanning artists from over 50 countries.
The recent EQUAL playlist featuring DOLLA is under the current Singapore & Malaysia playlist which showcases 50 songs from female artists from both countries.

Congrats, ladies!
(Credit: DOLLA Wiki)
Congrats to the power quartet made of Sabronzo, Tabby, Angel, and Syasya!
In case you aren’t familiar with them, DOLLA was formed in 2019 and they can be seen conquering the local music industry with their bold style, and impressive singing and performing talent.

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Gov’t to review suicide attempt laws; which regulations are they looking at?

Suicide is a prevalent but rarely talked about issue in the public sphere but it has now caught the attention of the government.
Attorney-General’s Chambers is looking to amend laws related to suicide in addressing the increasing number of attempts around the country.
The move is a welcoming one because we’ve seen cases where even a 10-year-old child has attempted to do it and what we need is more education and awareness on the matter rather than imposing strict laws.

Existing laws, such as section 309 of the Penal Code is currently being applied by the authorities that require a detailed study and consultation with several stakeholders, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong.
The stakeholders that involved in the study and revision of the matter are :

Health Ministry
Women, Family and Community Development Ministry
Education Ministry
Communications and Multimedia Ministry
Youth and Sports Ministry
Royal Malaysia Police
the Fire and Rescue Department
Department of Islamic Development Malaysia
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Malaysian Psychiatric Association.

Essentially the current law states that those committing suicide can be imprisoned and fined.
It’s bad enough that the person is unable to overcome issues where they have to resort to suicide and the fact that they have to feel the full brunt of the law for attempting it is equally terrible.
The government is also studying and comparing laws for similar offences committed in other countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Pakistan, and India, to examine the approach taken by these countries.
We hope that the government is able to address the issue and plan for more ways to assist those in need as we’ve seen cases such as children who are crying out for help due to mental issues.
Also, if youâ€™re having problems or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to Befrienders via:
Phone: 03-7956 8145E-mail: sam@befrienders.org.myAvailable 24 hours every day, 7 days a week.Calls from 8 local telcos are FREE.
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[Watch] Man Uses Pram With Baby To Stop Traffic And Cross The Road In Georgetown

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As responsible road users, we will always be alert and careful when driving, especially when there are pedestrians.

But what if a pedestrian suddenly crosses the road you’re driving on, forcing you to hit the brakes of your car?
Recently, an incident went viral on social media when a driver had to stop her vehicle abruptly due to the irresponsible actions of a pedestrian.
The man was with his family and wanted to cross a road in Georgetown, not far from Komtar.

The family is believed to be going to a nasi kandar restaurant across the street.
In the first 3 seconds of the video, the man was seen ready to ‘disrupt’ the driver.
He did so by pushing the baby trolley into the middle of the road, so the car suddenly had to stop.
More surprisingly, the man gave a hand signal as if scolding the driver for not slowing down the vehicle to provide space for them to cross the road.
Public Backlash
Netizens were outraged at the man’s nasty attitude, which endangered his family and other road users.
According to the driver, Ah Wen, she was relieved because the car behind her had time to brake suddenly; otherwise, there would be a road accident and cause congestion.
Some pointed out that it is illegal to cross the road without using a crosswalk, while others imagined the worse what if the car hadn’t stopped in time.

Is It Illegal To Simply Cross A Road In Malaysia?
In Malaysia, jaywalkers are charged under Section 45, of the Road Transport Act 1999 (Akta Lalulintas 1999).
The law states that a pedestrian is required to use a bridge or zebra-crossing if either one or both is present within a 100-metre radius of where they intend to cross.
Failure to do so results in a penalty in the form of a maximum fine of RM500.
When there are accidents involving pedestrians and motorists, the guilty party is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Crossing the road is a strictly illegal act in Malaysia under specific situations, as prescribed in the Road Transport Act 1987.
 The Act states that a pedestrian is not allowed to cross a road if he or she does so:
at a spot that rests within 100 metres of a designated pedestrian crossing or overhead bridge.in the presence of traffic policemen or traffic wardens who are regulating the flow of traffic on a road
Actually here's one. Look how spacious it is, how walkable it is. In malaysia you're constantly anxious if you're going to end up flattened by a car especially in a city. Doesn't help this country is so car-centric. Pedestrian crossroads do nothing hence people would jaywalk— Nabs Nab 🧭 (@dragonsnphoenix) April 20, 2022
Over the years, some local councils had taken steps to minimise incidents of jaywalking.
Perhaps Malaysia should look to China to see how it is dealing with offenders.
If you jaywalk in China, you might just see your face projected onto a giant billboard as punishment.
U look at USJ now hampir semua jaywalk dia ad pagar besi ni utk halang org lintas jalan sesuka hati. Use the jaywalk tht the govt has providee. Please org ktn be more aware and be disiplin in using kemudahan awam ni dgn sebaik mungkin to lessen road tragedies.— アダム・ザクワン (@AdamZOZ) September 22, 2018

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“Crazy Rich Asians” Screenwriter Adele Lim Invited To Become An Oscars Academy Member

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Malaysian screenwriter Adele Lim, who worked on scripts for films such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Raya and The Last Dragon,” has been invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Lim announced her excitement on her official Twitter account and said that American movies are in her DNA despite growing up in Malaysia.
Movies are a beacon for all the batty dreamers all over the world. And I am so lucky to be a tiny part of it.Adele Lim
I grew up in Malaysia but American movies are in my DNA – from my grandma’s love of Hedy Lamarr to my mom singing Black Hills of Dakota at school concerts – movies are a beacon for all the batty dreamers all over the world. And I am SO lucky to be a tiny part of it. #theacademy pic.twitter.com/OcTEo1UHO9— Adele Lim (@adeleBlim) July 1, 2022
The other invitees to the Academy
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Academy has invited 397 members of the global film community to join the organization.
Previously, the Academy has been criticised for being too white (#OscarsSoWhite) and it has since sought to change that perception with its new invitees.
Membership is extended to those who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.
Based on the Academy-provided breakdown of the new invitees, 44% are women, 37% are non-white and 50% are non-Americans (54 different countries are represented).
Making up the list are 71 Oscar nominees, including 15 winners. Four individuals have also been invited to join the Academy by multiple branches and they must select only one branch upon accepting membership.
The four individuals and the branches they’re invited to are:
Pawo Choyning Dorji – Director, WriterRyusuke Hamaguchi – Director, WriterSian Harries Heder – Director, WriterJonas Poher Rasmussen – Director, Documentary
The other notable names invited to join the Academy this year include 2021 standout actors such as Jamie Dornan (Belfast), Robin de Jesus (Tick, Tick… Boom!) and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Northman, Last Night in Soho).
If all the new invitees accept the invitation, the Academy’s overall membership will total up to 34% female, 19% non-white and 23% non-American.
The full list of names invited can be accessed at the Academy’s official website.

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Going To Europe In 2024? You’ll Need To Apply For ETIAS, Here’s What You’ll Need

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Malaysians need to obtain an online document known as ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) to enter any of the European Union or Schengen member countries for a short term of 90 days over a 180-day period for tourism, business, transit, and medical from next year, 2024.

Starting next year, all Malaysian nationals, even those simply passing through Europe on their way to another destination, will need to submit an ETIAS application before boarding an airplane, a ship, or a coach vehicle bound for Europe.
ETIAS is based on the eTA systems used by Canada and Australia as well as the ESTA system, which is a comparable visa waiver programme used by the United States. The ETIAS was first suggested in 2016. It was introduced into law in September 2018.
The ETIAS will conduct a pre-screening of “third countries” (citizens of nations whose citizens do not require a Schengen visa) tourists. The screening would focus on threats associated with migration or terrorism.
The requirements for this application are as follows:-

Personal Information – Full name, birth date, place of birth, sex, ethnicity, nationality, home address, email address, and phone number.
Names of the parents – If known, this would be the parents’ first and last names.
Information about your travel documents, such as your passport number, issue and expiration dates, issue nation and location, or issuing authority.
Work history – Information about your current or most recent employer.
Information about your education, including the college or university you are now attending.
Information about your education, including the college or university you are now attending.
EU destination: The nation in the EU where you plan to travel and the precise location of your lodging.
Information on your expunged convictions, any trips to trouble spots, and whether you’ve ever faced return judgments.
If the applicant is under 18, please include the name and contact information of the parent or legal guardian who oversees their well-being.
EU Family – Applicants must supply information about the person they are related to and the nature of their relationships if they are either a citizen of an EU country or an EFTA national with rights to free movement throughout the EU.

The ETIAS application must be submitted with your travel documentation, such as a current machine-readable or electronic passport. The documents must be valid for at least three months after the proposed day of exit from the EU and cannot be more than ten years old. You may be eligible for an exception if you are related to a citizen of the EU or an EFTA nation.
The fee for the applicate is 7 Euro (RM 35.53). The payments can only be made through a debit card or a credit card. The payment needs to be done upon applying for ETIAS, and the applicant will know if they are applicable or not from the system within 96 hours or less.
The notification will be sent through the applicant’s email, notifying the applicant of the status of the application. Besides, applicants below the age of 18 and above the age of 70 do not have to pay for the application.
Nevertheless, it is essential to note that while processing time for most applications is only a few minutes, this is not a guarantee. Within 96 hours, you will receive an email informing you of the status of your ETIAS application and outlining any further steps that may be necessary. Thus, it is advised to complete the application for ETIAS 96 hours or even earlier before their departure.
The ETIAS application is valid for three years and can be used for multiple visits as long as the 90-day rule is followed.
When ETIAS is implemented in 2024, citizens of the 60 nations that do not currently need any kind of visa to enter Europe will need permission to do so. Either an ETIAS or a Schengen visa will serve as that authorization. ETIAS versus Schengen must be chosen, not both.
Simply said, travelers to Europe with ETIAS do not require a Schengen Visa. Those who lack ETIAS or are not eligible for it must possess a Schengen Visa.
For more information, one can visit https://etias.com/etias-requirements/etias-for-malaysian-citizens (ETIAS).

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[Watch] Wife Catches Unrepentant Husband With Prostitute, Thrashes Him On Social Media

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Infidelity creates a very difficult and painful situation involving all emotions.

A woman flew into a rage when she caught her husband cheating and thrashed him brutally on the spot and later on social media.
The woman, Ayu Palola, exposed the dirty linen on Facebook.
In a video recording, she was seen attacking her husband, who was believed to be committing the shameful act with a woman in a hotel room.
The husband, who was caught red-handed, was wearing only shorts, while the prostitute only wore a bra.
The wife was seen hitting and pulling both of their hair.
She even managed to land a ‘flying kick’ at her husband’s stomach.

Gambling Addiction Ruining The Marriage
She added that her husband’s gambling addiction had strained the family finances to the point where the bills could no longer be paid.
The wife said it is a huge struggle for her and the entire family, while the husband spends as much as RM300 on a prostitute.
I’m worried about the phone bill, and I have to wait for the payment to eat A&W, but you go and look for prostitutes!Netizen Ayu Palola on her husband neglecting their home and entire family.

It is understood that a week has passed since the incident.
The wife decided to upload the video because she could not stand being accused of being an evil person when she was the one who had been wronged.
This is not the first time he went to a prostitute, it has been many times, but this time, I can’t bear it anymore!Netizen Ayu Palola saying enough is enough.
Many netizens were indignant at the husband and pitied the wife for facing such a difficult challenge.
Tak nak cakap banyak, harap sis ni terus kuat & nekad untuk pilih jalan yg lebih baik. Tak kesah dgn cara berpisah ke apa. Kadang kala, kehilangan sesuatu tu baru buat kita tersedar dari kelekaan dunia. Godaan syaitan, yg haram lebih menyeronokan dari yg halal. pic.twitter.com/oWtRdD0hpr— TwtWedding (@twtmalaywedding) October 13, 2022
Can A Marriage Survive A Cheating Husband?
Few marital problems cause as much heartache and devastation as infidelity, which undermines the foundation of marriage itself.
A betrayed spouse is going to suffer the effects of deep hurt.
However, most marriages survive when both spouses are committed to true healing.
Many marriages become more robust with more profound levels of intimacy.
According to relationship counsellors, surviving infidelity in marriage requires the couple to:
Seek forgiveness.Go for counselling.Be honest about hurt feelings.Be open to listening and acknowledging wrongs.Recognize negative relationship patterns.Agree to establish healthy patterns in the relationship.Create opportunities for intentional time together.
Forgiveness is not forgetting.
We are not asked to forget the experience but to deal with it and move forward.
PESANAN BUAT SUAMI – Hargai isteri – Jangan membandingkan (cara masak/berhias)– Jangan lepas tangan – Ingat isteri – Hormat isteri– Jangan berkira – Mudahkan kerja (kerja rumah/jaga anak)– Jangan curang – Tegur dengan baik – Bimbing ilmu agama – Ambil berat, prihatin— Soulusi (@soulusiMY) March 18, 2019

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Travel Ban On 8 Countries Lifted, KKM Advise To Delay Travelling To High-Risk Countries

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Malaysia has lifted the temporary travel ban against eight countries that were previously enforced when news of the Omicron variant emerged.

The eight countries – South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Malawi – are now included in the list of high-risk countries.
The current list of high-risk countries includes:
AustraliaUnited States of AmericaUnited KingdomNorwayFranceDenmarkCanadaNigeriaIndiaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaBotswanaEswatiniLesothoMozambiqueNamibiaZimbabweMalawi
According to New Straits Times, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said travellers from these 18 countries would be fitted with a digital tracker (image below) upon arriving in Malaysia and throughout the quarantine period.
Ini adalah peranti pengesanan digital yg digunakan oleh KKM kepada mereka yg pulang daripada negara yg berisiko tinggi. pic.twitter.com/SLOBP84olf— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) December 28, 2021
The Health Ministry (KKM) also urged everyone to delay their travel to these countries due to the risks involved.
If possible, avoid unnecessary travel to these 18 countries because it is very risky and dangerous; wait until the situation stabilises.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
For those who plan to usher in the New Year in group settings, they are advised to do a self-test before attending any event, especially if they’re going to celebrate with people from other households.
This is very important to control the spread of Omicron. Omicron is already here, we want to slow it down.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
The temporary travel ban on 8 countries will be lifted and those countries are now included in the list of high-risk countries. Travelers arriving from the following countries must adhere to the protocol that has been set. pic.twitter.com/oxDdBUJ4fD— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) December 28, 2021
Travelling from high-risk countries?
If you’re travelling from any of the high-risk countries listed, here’s the protocol to take note of:
Undergo RT-PCR 2 days before departure.Take RT-PCR test on arrival.Wear the provided digital tracker on the wrist on arrival.Mandatory quarantine for 7 days (fully vaccinated) or 10 days (unvaccinated).Quarantine will be at home or at a designated quarantine station depending on Home Quarantine Application status.Undergo RT-PCR test on Day 5 (for 7-day quarantine) or on Day 8 (for 10-day quarantine).Risk assessment will be done on the last day of quarantine (Day 7 or Day 10). Quarantine will be extended if symptomatic.If you tested negative for Covid-19 on Day 5 or Day 8, you’ll be released from quarantine on Day 8 or Day 11.For UK travellers, undergo daily RTK-Ag self-test during quarantine and report test results on MySejahtera.

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Move Your Products All Over Peninsular Malaysia With Just 1 Tap This CNY

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Whether you’re operating out of a storefront or online, one of the most vital parts of running any business is figuring out the logistics. It’s a series of delicate operations to ensure your customers receive their goods in one piece, at the right place and right time.

It simply wouldn’t do if a customer who ordered Chinese New Year treats would only get them after CNY!
Poor logistical planning can, at best, put a dent in a business’ bottom line, and at worst, ruin its reputation. (And not to mention making customers’ festive celebrations a bummer…)
So it’s important for businesses to have the right logistical processes in place before anything leaves the store, warehouse or distribution centre.
(Credit: Lalamove)
But making sure that items are delivered safely and efficiently can be challenging for businesses, especially when factors like distance, overhead costs and increased sales during peak seasons come into play.
Nevertheless, the benefits of proper logistics planning can positively result in reduced expenses, improved customer satisfaction and more room for the business to grow.
(Credit: Lifestylememory via Freepik)
Luckily, Lalamove provides businesses with a direct and easy way to optimize their logistical needs with flexible, on-demand and door-to-door support. So if you need to rush cookies, hampers, or gifts to friends, family, or clients, don’t worry!
In case you haven’t heard, Lalamove’s Long Haul service offers quick and economical deliveries from Klang Valley, Melaka, Penang and Johor to anywhere within Peninsular Malaysia.
With its fleet of on-demand 4x4s’, vans and lorries, Lalamove makes it possible for businesses to deliver any number of packages over long distances and to multiple locations in one go.
(Credit: LalamoveMY via Facebook)
This means that businesses can choose exactly how, when and where packages get delivered to interstate customers and resolve all their mid-mile and last-mile delivery troubles. And yup, on-demand means anytime, including peak seasons like festive periods such as the lunar new year holidays!
For example, let’s say that you need to send five separate CNY gift boxes to five separate customers in Johor Bahru…
With just a few taps on the mobile app, Lalamove’s Long Haul service can have the packages picked up at your warehouse in Shah Alam and safely delivered on time to the paying customers, all while you remain comfortable WFH (working from home) in George Town.
(Credit: studioredcup via Freepik)
You also have the option of shipping multiple packages to up to 19 different destinations along a route to the final destination and even set up delivery schedules to between 30 minutes and 30 days.
All of this is done without the need for any contracts, agreements or a minimum number of shipments to tie your business down. And as mentioned, unlike traditional logistics partners, Lalamove’s services are on-demand and pay-per-use.
So no matter if you’re catering to a steady number of sales or handling large amounts of orders during festive periods, Lalamove’s Long Haul service can provide you with savings, an edge over competitors and a chance to further expand your business throughout the Peninsular without the need of hiring in-house drivers or transportation.
Head over to Lalamove’s official website or download the mobile app to find more offers and the best delivery solution that fits your business needs.
(Credit: Lalamove)

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McDonald’s Prosperity Burger Is Painting The Town Red Again!

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It was gone before. But now it’s back. Have you guys missed it?

At the end of every year, this famous burger doesn’t fail to make a comeback just in time to welcome a new year ahead, with loved ones.
Did you know that the Prosperity burger has been around for 28 years since 1994?!? We bet the burger is older than some of you guys, right?
Prosperity Meal set which features the iconic Prosperity Burger with either chicken or beef patty, along with perfectly seasoned Twister Fries and a refreshing Prosperity McFizz. Credit: McDonald’s Malaysia
The Prosperity Burger’s black pepper flavor was first introduced in Malaysia and continues to be McDonald’s Malaysia’s proudest creations.
Both locals and international fans from countries like Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong enjoy this signature peppery patty topped with fresh onions and hugged in between a classic soft sesame bun.
What Does Prosperity Means To You?
For many, prosperity is a beacon of hope for the new journey ahead. To us at McDonald’s, it is not about what you have but who you have with you.Melati Abdul Hai, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s Malaysia
Way to put it into words, ma’am.
Melati Abdul Hai, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald’s Malaysia celebrating the return of the Prosperity Burger for the 28th year.Credit: McDonald’s Malaysia
Extra Prosperity, Extra Promos!
Something exciting is heading your way this year while celebrating the return of the Prosperity Burger.
There’s a contest called ‘Scan & Win Gifts Of Prosperity’ where you can stand a chance to win grand prizes of one Proton X-70, three Samsung 55” TVs, three Samsung S21+, five Dyson Purifiers, five Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, five Garmin Venu S2 Watches, five Bose Soundlink Micro Bluetooth Speakers.
That’s not enough? Don’t worry, we know you love McD, so fans that are taking a part in this, you could also win a free Sundae Cone, Apple Pie, McChicken, McCafé Iced Latte, or McDonald’s vouchers.
All you have to do is buy the prosperity burger set meal priced from RM14.99 and scan the QR code on the wrapper. You could win something. Who knows.
For grand prizes, you would have to buy a lot more prosperity meals to increase the chances. Good luck!
The contest is valid from 2 December 2021 to 5 January 2022. Click here to know more.  Terms and conditions apply.

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[Watch] Motorcyclist Narrowly Survives Getting Run Over 3 Times By Cars

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A netizen is imploring help from the public to help identify the driver of a black Honda City who hit her brother on the road and sped off.

In the dashcam video, Dyra Dyrun’s brother, who was riding a motorcycle, was hit by the black Honda City.
The black Honda City appeared to have cut into the next lane without giving a signal and knocked the motorcyclist.
This resulted in both the rider and the vehicle skidding sideways on the road. He narrowly missed getting hit by a Chevrolet but was then quickly pinned in between the Chevrolet and a blue Perodua Alza.

In another dashcam video, a black Brabus in the middle lane hit the blue Perodua Alza when it tried to avoid hitting a red car in front of it.
The driver of the red car seemed to have stopped on the road to watch the accident involving the motorcyclist.

Fortunately, Dyra’s brother made it out of the collisions alive but sustained some injuries on his arms and legs.
Based on the Facebook post, Dyra said they’re not looking for a witch hunt. They only wanted to track down the driver of the Honda City to help in making a police report.
Netizens wished her brother a quick recovery and hoped that the driver in question could be identified soon.
A few of them also advised Dyra to lodge a hit-and-run police report regarding this matter.

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Sabah Students Sit In Cramped Boat Without Lifejackets To Get To School, Netizens Think It’s Dangerous

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Malaysians were angry when primary school students in Kampung Nelayan, Sandakan, Sabah had to traverse a rickety bridge daily to get to school.

The bridge is made flimsily out of wood planks and wires and it looked like it was about to give way anytime.
The images showing the students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Sibuga Besar standing precariously on the bridge worried many netizens too.
Sadly, some Malaysian students in East Malaysia still have to put up with dangerous ways to get to school.
Recently, a Twitter user shared images of students from Kampung Pituru and Timbang Taun in Sabah cramped together in a small boat in order to get to school.
It’s believed the students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Mangkapon Pitas had to travel in a boat without proper safety equipment such as life jackets for more than a year.
Since no action has been taken, they felt that they had no choice but to make the issue viral online.
MURID MURID KG.PITURU DAN TIMBANG TAUN DALAM 1BOT MENUJU KE SEKOLAH SK.MANGKAPON.PITAS N2.BENGKOKA.PITASKepada pihak yang berwajib,mereka tiada pilihan lain terpaksa kasi viral kes ini kerana Sudah lebih setahun namun tiada tindakan..Sumber: FB a korn korn pic.twitter.com/RddVQyL0z0— PENYAMUN BERTARAF ANTARABANGSA (ko hado??) (@PiaPinah_MH) January 14, 2022
Netizens voiced their disappointment to find that the safety of students is blatantly ignored in this day and age.
It’s also disheartening that they had to make an issue go viral before it gets any attention from the relevant authorities.
Suda 2022…..tetap JAUH KETINGGALAN….kesian.bersabarlah kamu wahai sabahan— Akatsuki (@Akatsuk15930990) January 16, 2022
Again, OP relying on the power of virality. The sad state we’re in, if it is not viral it does not exist? I can’t imagine how many other struggling children are waiting for their stories to go viral in order to get some help. The help that they properly deserve. https://t.co/46rKjP2soL— Ayu Musa (@ayuscure) January 18, 2022
Some of them expressed shock that the students weren’t given lifejackets and that the boat reached overcapacity.
Omggg!!! No life jacket??? 😭— 지티 (@ctkhadijahlutfi) January 17, 2022
Overcapacity, it’s dangerous!— Faiq Amiril Zaqwan 🇯🇵🇲🇾🇮🇩🇵🇸 (@AmirilFaiq) January 17, 2022
A few of them hoped that the government or any non-governmental organisations can help donate a larger boat or two and life jackets for the students to use.
Mohon perhatian kepada mana mana pihak kerajaan & NGO bantu sumbangkan Bot yang lebih besar dan jaket keselamatan.— PENYAMUN BERTARAF ANTARABANGSA (ko hado??) (@PiaPinah_MH) January 14, 2022
@IsmailSabri60 bro, nak pujian tak? ni bagi bot dalam 5 buah pastu bagi life jacket dan gajikan pemandu bot bagi epf socso sekali ka ye. jangan jadi babi tamak duit cukai semua ko buat beli vellfire sorang dua tiga bijik pastu rumah mewah. ko ingat rakyat halalkan ke anat?!— #SayaJualVCO (@FarahRose94) January 18, 2022
This issue has also made netizens point out that the Education Ministry should look into this as well while also trying to help Rohingya children get the education they need too.
While you’re focusing too much on Rohingya’s children not getting any proper education, please be more concern on this too @KemPendidikan. They’re the generation that will lead Malaysia in future. They’re our future. They’re Malaysians. Cc: @IsmailSabri60 @anwaribrahim https://t.co/oygK9Mrs9S— Hello hello (@aainaawaaqiah) January 18, 2022
Securing funds for bigger boats
According to Malay Mail, the Deputy Rural Minister for Sabah Harun Durabi is working to secure funds to get bigger boats and lifejackets for the school children who use boats to get to school.
I will have to get the exact number of school children for the safety jackets. I will visit them soon.Deputy Rural Minister for Sabah Harun Durabi
Harun added that the river plays an integral role in connecting the rural communities in Pitas to the outside world since many of the villages are unreachable by road.
Hopefully, the funds and help come in time before anything regrettable happens to the students.

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Government Plans To Build “Elite” Preschools For M40 Families With “Better Curriculum”

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The Rural Development Ministry together with the Community Development Department aims to set up elite nurseries (Taska) and preschools (Tabika) for Malaysian children from middle-income (B40) families.

According to Rural Development Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Rahman Mohamad, entry fees for these schools would be higher than normal Taskas and Tabikas and would also provide a better curriculum for its students.
Taskas and Tabikas are essentially subsidized government-run early childhood education centres for children from low-income families, open to all Malaysian citizens, with fees as low as RM10 per month.
FUN FACT:Taska – for children 2 to 4-years-oldTabika – for children 4 to 6-years-old
Standard fees for Tabikas and Taskas.(Community Development Department)
The minister explained that the elite school project was made to provide more options for higher-income families to send their kids to school, besides improving current school facilities, learning modules and facilitating educators with higher qualification levels.
Plans for the elite schools are still under discussion and would be brought to the Cabinet of Ministers and the Dewan Rakyat for approval.
If passed, elite schools would apparently be opened in specific locations targeting the M40 income group.

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Elite tabika for M40 children planned
KEMAS wujudkan TABIKA elit tingkat mutu pendidikan kanak-kanak


Recreational Parks To Reopen In Penang Starting 6 June

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Recreational parks in Penang will be reopened to the public starting 6 June (Sunday), according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
He listed the parks that will be open to the public which are:
Youth ParkTaman Metropolitan RelauPenang Botanical GardenBukit Jambul climbing area.
Chow also added that hiking the Bukit Bendera from the heritage path at the foot of the station and the Bukit Bendera jeep road is also allowed but for pedestrians only.
The operating hours will be from 7am to 7pm but the number of visitors will be restricted to 200 people at any one time except for Taman Metropolitan Relau which is set at 50.
Visitors need to register themselves using the QR Code via the PGCare application.
However, according to NST, all permanent Forest Reserves such as Taman Bukit Panchor, Teluk Bahang, Cherok Tokun, Hutan Pelajaran Air Hitam Dalam Bukit Juru, including Taman Negara and recreational areas under Penang Water Supply Corporation (PBAPP), would remain closed.

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Loan Shark Business One Of Few That Will Benefit From MCO

Malaysia will face a surge of debtors as the MCO is lifted and the realities of life’s unpaid bills set in. Loan sharks will see an increase of new clientele and are already preparing their operations to catch new prey.
What you need to know: As Malaysians feel the strain over jobs and income lost during the Movement Control Order (MCO), many will ultimately turn to loan sharks. Due to the nature of the loan shark business, most borrowers end up losing more money than they loaned.
Why it matters: The economic consequences of the MCO will affect all Malaysians, and many can be tempted by an easy way out by borrowing money. However, it cannot be stressed enough that borrowing money from loan sharks does not often have a happy ending. Those taking exorbitant loans are often not from the B40 or M40 groups, but rather business owners who end up having to give up their personal assets to these loan sharks.
Who said what: The Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) lead activist Datuk Nadzim Johan said that loan sharks are already putting up banners and buntings promoting ‘personal loans’, even online. According to him, the PPIM operation center has already received calls from victims during this time, and they are expecting more of such cases to appear. Nadzim also criticizes that government agencies and banks were too slow to help, and the various schemes were too little to be helpful.
What’s next: The PPIM has an established call center that helps to educate people on the dangers of borrowing from loan sharks and suggests alternatives. For victims, they also help them settle their debts. For more information, they can be reached at 019-34584444 or 013-3071999 or on their website ahlong.ppim.org.my.
Read more: More expected to borrow from loan sharks (The Star)


Is This RM27 Honey Toast Loaf Worth It? We Gave It A Try

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If you’re not familiar with Tokyo Secret, they are a brand that sells scrumptious Japanese Cheese Tart. They are particularly known for their Hanjuku Cheese Tart which comes in different flavours like matcha and chocolate, aside from the bestselling original flavour.

Just out of curiosity, we went to its fusion cafe in Mid Valley Megamall and tried their different meals. But this particular treat got our attention with its unique presentation and hearty volume. Presenting… the Strawberry Lover Honey Toast!

We mean, look at this? It really piqued our curiosity. Do they really serve a whole loaf of bread with a dollop of ice cream just like that for RM27??! Time to find out.
The Taste Test
Yes, to answer the question, it does look like a loaf of bread. But, just the outside though. The inside is a whole different story.
The outside of the loaf looks dry and boring.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
This is a soft Japanese milk bread loaf filled with crispy cubed honey toast and topped with a generous amount of whipping cream, ice cream, custard as well as macarons and fresh strawberries.
The crust outside was not toasted so it was kinda pillowy and chewy at the same time. It goes great with the melting ice cream and custard.
The insides consist of carefully positioned toasts cut into cubic pieces. The crunchy bite-sized toasts tasted sweet and buttery, which goes very nicely with the rich creamy toppings. We were definitely smiling after each bite of this satisfying treat.
Viola, the inside. No wonder lah it cost that much. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The custard was not that sweet and the ice cream was really creamy. You can choose what kind of ice cream flavour you want but we choose to go with the strawberry theme of the meal.
They also have two fresh strawberries glazed with sugar and two strawberry-flavoured macarons with a chocolate filling. It adds a sour and also nutty flavour to the already sweet and creamy ensemble.
Honestly, the whole toast tasted like strawberry-flavoured Pocky. It brings back your childhood memory!
The Verdict
We really do recommend trying this meal as it is apparently a popular dessert originating from Shibuya, Japan. It’s perfect for a two or three-person meal. You can treat your date to this meal or enjoy it with your besties who love strawberries, custard and honey toast.
It’s actually a really filling dessert for one person. But hey, if you think you can gobble it down by yourself, by all means! (We know, we know, tough week huh? You deserve this scrumptious dessert!) Fair warning though, you can get a bit jelak if you finish this all on your own.
The top view (left) and view when the bread is cut open (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
However, for this big meal, it took quite a long time (30 minutes) to wait for this one. Luckily for us, it’s worth a RM27 and 30-minute wait.
If you guys are just looking for a place to enjoy premium desserts, then this place is a perfect one. Try their famous Hanjuku Cheese Tart and some cakes while you’re at it too.
They have quite an array selection of cakes.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
They Have Other Good Stuff Too
Apart from the toast, their fusion cafe also serves a variety of menus from truffle soup appetizers to Japanese ramen main courses. For these menus though, you’ll feel a bit ‘atas’ when you order them. The place also looks very luxurious and posh. It’s a great spot for you to get those aesthetic pictures.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
However, if you just wanna take a bite of something to go and not really cost you a fortune, you can head on to their bakery where they sell freshly baked bread, tarts and more at affordable prices.
Their bakery section is just down a few steps of stairs. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Tokyo Secret
They have 9 outlets altogether in West Malaysia, selling their sought-after Hanjuku Cheese Tart.
However, for their fusion cafe, they only have three currently. You can find the Strawberry Lover Honey Toast and other amazing meals at these fusion cafes.
The one in Mid Valley Megamall. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Fusion Cafe Outlets:
Mid Valley Megamall – Lot F-001, 1st Floor, Midvalley Megamall, 75, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
1 Utama – Lot S313, 2nd Floor, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Center, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Mid Valley Southkey – Lot G-019, Ground Floor, South Entrance, Mid Valley Southkey, No. 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor
Operating Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
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Exposing the Dark Reality of Backyard Breeders: A Call to Adopt, Not Shop

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In today’s world, where options for acquiring a new pet are plentiful, it’s crucial to consider the ethical implications of your choice.

While purchasing pets from breeders or pet stores may seem convenient, adopting from animal shelters and rescue organizations is a compassionate and responsible choice.
A recent rescue mission led by animal activist and model, Shima Aris, has shed light on the alarming practices of backyard breeders.
This eye-opening event, brought to our attention by Twitter user @itsybitsymin, revealed the disturbing truth about where many pets, including sought-after breeds like British Shorthairs and several other pedigree dogs and cats originate.
The rescue mission organized by Shima and her team unraveled the disturbing reality behind backyard breeders.
The team stumbled upon the breeder who owned 12 cats, 8 dogs and 20 hedgehogs, all living in disgusting and unhealthy situations,
These individuals (the breeders), are almost always motivated primarily by profit, engage in unethical breeding practices that compromise the welfare and health of animals.
As highlighted by @itsybitsymin several times in her tweets, pets sourced from backyard breeders, often sold through pet shops, endure substandard living conditions, inadequate healthcare, and lack of socialization.
As she pointed out, the rescue mission undoubtedly uncovered countless innocent victims trapped in appalling conditions.

Korang betul2 kena stop beli kucing dan anjing weh. This is where most of them come from. Even pet shops beli from backyard breeders. Nk sgt British short hair kan? Ha tgk ni. Please stop buying, adopt lah.
@itsybitsymin via Twitter
She also added that the backyard breeder had revealed to the rescue team that he was planning to start breeding cats since he had decided to retire from dog breeding.
What’s more sad is that Shima’s recent Instagram updates showed that one of the puppies rescued yesterday had passed away due to breathing difficulties.

@itsybitsymin also encouraged individuals to support the rescuers’ efforts by contributing to the medical bills of the rescued animals.
For those inspired to help, you may start by reaching out to the rescuers and supporting their cause.
Following @shimaaris on Instagram provides a direct link to updates on the rescued animals, and it allows individuals to stay informed about their progress as well.

If you want to help, here are details. U can follow @shimaaris on instagram for more updates. She is 100% transparent will all of her rescues. Help her help them.
@itsybitsymin via Twitter
Together, let’s make a difference and choose to adopt, not shop.

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Muda To Go Solo In Six State Elections, But Do You Know Why?

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Muda has announced it will be contesting on its own in all six states in the upcoming state elections.

Its president Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman explained that the party will no longer be cowed by fear-mongering that they would “split votes” by going solo.
Syed Saddiq said the two existing political blocs are not enough and Muda will contest using its strengths and mandates.
During the 15th general election (GE15) last October, Muda joined an electoral pact with Pakatan Harapan.
At the time, PKR president Dato Seri’ Anwar Ibrahim said Muda was not a component party to the coalition as it would require approval by the Registrar of Societies.
Muda applied to join Pakatan Harapan before GE15 last November, but there has been no progress on the matter or seat negotiations for the upcoming six state elections.

Reasons for split
Syed Saddiq denied that the rift with Pakatan Harapan was due to seat allocation negotiations.
Muda just decided to make a stand to focus on new politics. He explained that the new politics Muda brings will go beyond partisan and revolve around the people’s needs and principles.
According to Syed Saddiq, new politics, in short, is politics that is not stemmed from race or religion and returns the power to the people (decentralisation of power).

It is useless for us to be given seats, positions in the government, or positions after the state elections, but then the people’s struggles are forgotten.
Muda president Syed Saddiq
He criticised the party’s former allies for reneging on their election pledges upon assuming power. Syed Saddiq added that Muda wouldn’t need to contest in the state polls if the promises were kept.

How is Muda going to “spread the word”?
Syed Saddiq revealed that the party’s election director will be information chief Luqman Long while central exco member Ainie Haziqah will be the deputy director.
Muda’s political campaigns will be primarily virtual through live streams and online town hall sessions on social media.
However, there will still be on-the-ground efforts in all six states, especially in rural areas without an internet connection.
Syed Saddiq did not reveal the status of seat allocation negotiations within the party but said these details will be announced gradually during the campaign duration.

Muar PKR splits from Muda
In response to the news, Muar PKR said Muda’s move breaches the political cooperation within the unity government and the electoral pact between Muda and Harapan.
As such, Muar PKR secretary Esa Ali said the party decided to cease any form of cooperation with Muda in the Muar constituency.
Syed Saddiq is currently the MP in Muar.
Analysts say Muda isn’t ready
Awang Azman Pawi of Universiti Malaya told Free Malaysia Today that Muda’s decision seemed “emotional and hasty.”
He said the party may not have taken the long-term impact on its political future into consideration.
Awang said the country’s main political blocs of Pakatan Harapan-Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional would secure the bulk of the votes.
He predicts Muda will lose easily in the upcoming state elections because they do not have enough support as they are perceived to be too hasty and emotional when making decisions. Muda is also seen as a party that sees things from a narrow perspective.
Due to this, he believes Muda has a high risk of being irrelevant.
Awang added that it will be hard for Muda to work with Pakatan Harapan in the future due to the lack of loyalty spirit.
Another analyst, Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara, said Muda did not demonstrate they had an influence among the younger voters in GE15 and the Johor elections in March 2022.
Due to the lack of influence, Azmi believes it’ll be tough for Muda to sell their narrative.

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Being young doesn’t mean you won’t get a heart attack

When it comes to health, it is often one of the most overlooked aspects of our lives but can result in dire consequences if we don’t act early.
Sometimes when being preoccupied with things like work, those in their early 20’s might tend to think that because of the relatively young age, young adults can neglect important things such as exercise or eating healthy.

Although being young might make some think that keeping with their health is not really important, experts are saying that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is as important in at that age as in any stage in life.
In Malaysia, it is said that there are 25,000 cases of heart attacks every year with some patients being as young as 27 – which is also the same age as those in the famous 27 club which we should, sort of, avoid?
The “27 club” is made up of artists who’ve died at a relatively young age, namely at, um, 27…?

In case you didn’t know, heart attacks are also the leading cause of death in Malaysia for 13 years. So I guess it’s better to get moving now.

Although it might be difficult to squeeze hours of exercise in the gym in a day, try easier activities which can be beneficial to the heart and also your health;

Brisk walking
Running
Swimming
Cycling
Playing tennis
Jumping rope


Neelofa’s Wedding-Langkawi SOP Drama: Here’s A TLDR Of What Happened

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Local celebrity Neelofa has been under fire for travelling interstate during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). She travelled from Kuala Lumpur, which is still under the CMCO, to Langkawi on what is allegedly a honeymoon vacation.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador noted that recent pictures and videos shared by the businesswoman seem to suggest that it is a “free and easy” leisure honeymoon trip instead of a work trip. She and her husband will be compounded if they are found to have breached the SOPs.
Controversy began at the wedding
However, the controversy surrounding her seemingly flippant attitude towards SOPs has already been building for some time.
She is newly wed with fellow celebrity husband Haris Ismail, also known as PU Riz, at a wedding held at Grand Hyatt Hotel on 27 March 2021 that also caught flack for not adhering to SOPs such as physical distancing and wearing masks.
Shocked by images frm #Neelofa‘s wedding. Blatant disregard for #COVID19 SOPs. Tht circular arrangement was the worst.People behave as if a virus gives a damn tht u are family members or privileged, will not infect, & stays away. I’m sorry, expect a cluster frm this wedding. pic.twitter.com/UyPFmSbFoR— Azrul Mohd Khalib (@azrulmohdkhalib) March 27, 2021
Even Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri was in attendance, though when asked about SOPs for the wedding, he refused to comment.
At that time, netizens were already criticizing her for her bold disregard for SOPs, claiming that she should not be above the law just because she is a celebrity.
A trip up north to Langkawi
A week later, she announced that she had arrived in Langkawi with her husband PU Riz. Under the CMCO, interstate travel is not allowed unless express permission is obtained from the police and the reason for the trip must be serious, such as work.
She claims that this was for a collaboration with Chatime to promote some of their new stores in Northern Peninsular Malaysia. This was supported by a statement released by Chatime Malaysia. Her permission letter for travel was obtained from the Sri Hartamas police station.
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In an attempt to do some damage control, she posted an Instastory with her alleged collaboration with Chatime, which simply showed a few Chatime drinks in ice and a plain handwritten note.
ni kat ig lofa..btoi la kan tujuan kerja.collaborations tu pic.twitter.com/xwf1jAHQjL— 🌹Mirhad🇲🇾 (@Mirhadeen) March 31, 2021
This has drawn serious crtiticism from netizens who note that the collaboration appears very last-minute and badly planned, suggesting that the beverage company is being used as a cover story.
In response, Neelofa has posted that she is “blessed” that all this controversy has brought so much more additional marketing and advertising for Chatime in Langkawi.
Honeymoon or work trip?
Since then, Neelofa has posted images and videos of her and her husband riding a jetski together, taking a cable car ride together, and watching the sunset together. These uploads have since been deleted.
Screenshots of her Instastories remain.(Credit: Twitter)
Because of these images and videos of a seemingly leisurely honeymoon with her newly-wed husband, doubt has been thrown on the legitimacy of her Chatime collaboration, even by the police.
Both Neelofa and her husband have been asked to report to the police for further questioning, and if they are found to have broken CMCO SOPs, both will be compounded.

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Super Tired But Refuse To Sleep At Night? You’ve Got Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

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Do you stay up really late at night, trying to watch a movie or play a game or read a book, even though there really isn’t many hours left before you need to wake up in the morning?

Sure, you know you should be getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep every night, but no one is prepared to sleep at 10pm to wake up early.
Instead, too many of us engage in a habit called Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. So what is it, and why is it a revenge?
We don’t mean napping on your job as revenge…(Credit: Envato)
Time is a limited resource
Studies continuously show that we are one of the most overworked countries in the world. Coupled with our terrible traffic, which leads to hours wasted on the roads every day, so much of our time is spent away from home.
Our modern lifestyles also mean that there’s still housework to be done after you return from your employed work. If you have children, then there’s even more things to do at home too.
How full is your sink, right now? No cheating.(Credit: Freepik)
All this translates to a packed schedule every day. From the time you wake up, there’s work or chores that need doing until late night when you can finally sit on the sofa. By the time you are ready to actually unwind and relax, chances are it’s already past your bedtime.
But are you going to sleep? No way.
The ‘revenge’
That’s where the revenge comes in. The stubborn determination to spend time on yourself despite the late time, because there is just no other time you have.
The National Sleep Foundation defines it as the decision to sacrifice sleep for leisure time that is driven by a daily schedule lacking in free time. The revenge part of it is driven by the frustration modern people feel when a majority of their hours is dedicated to others, with so little time left for themselves.
Left: what you’re doing right now, right: what you should be doing right now.(Credit: Envato)
The phrase was originally coined by Chinese netizens who worked a brutal “996” schedule, which means “from 9am to 9pm, 6 days a week”. For some semblance of personal time in their life, these workers would stay up late to have time for their personal hobbies, hence the term ‘报复性熬夜’, or Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, was born.
The side effects
Of course, there are side effects. And of course the biggest problem with this behaviour is sleep deprivation. (Duh.)
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sleep deprived. You feel lethargic, dull, irritable, and anxious. Your mental capacity decreases too, as it becomes more difficult to think, make decisions, or remember things.
Why are you still awake?(Credit: Envato)
Additionally, your physical health suffers too. Because not getting enough sleep is a stressor, you become more susceptible to illnesses like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and more.
Chronic sleep deprivation also leads to weight gain, depression, lowered sex drive, and reduced immunity.
Left: how you could look like if you slept well. Right: how you look like with revenge bedtime procrastination.(Credit: Bigstock)
If the side-effects of sleep deprivation are already so immediate, imagine doing this to your body long-term!
So what can you do?
It’s understandable that many people simply feel like there’s just no time to get anything done anymore. But if this is the case for you, maybe you need to critically analyze your lifestyle.
Just like money, time is a limited resource and you will need to budget it wisely. Just like how we need to adjust our spending habits, we also need to adjust our habits regarding time.
Think of your time as money. Some of us have no money AND no time.(Credit: Envato)
If you think you spend too much time at work, then make an effort to leave work on time. It is common in Malaysian companies to stay ‘longer’ as a sign of hardwork, but that really just shows incompetence at managing your own time wisely.
If your commute is very long, you can try making that time part of your unwinding process. Sing songs in the car, listen to an audiobook or podcast, or just let your mind wander. If you’re on public transportation, try meditation to calm down your mind and breathing. The goal is to return home without the baggage and stress of the day. If you can do this, your relaxing weeknights are already half-way there!
Let this be you on the inside.(Credit: our-team via Freepik)
If you spend too much time on chores and household upkeep, you may need to make certain sacrifices. It’s time to project manage your home, so list down what tasks need to be done, how long it takes, and whether or not it can run concurrently. For example, you can start the laundry, sweep the floor, prepare your meal, and by then your laundry will be done just in time!
Alternatively, if you enjoy cooking or baking, try incorporating that into your time to unwind while also keeping it time-efficiently. Cooking in bulk for many meals is an efficient way to control what you eat while saving time and money. Meal prepping has been very popular in recent years and there are plenty of recipes out there that works great! (And you will only need to cook and clean the kitchen once a week!)
No one will judge you for zhapfan every day either.(Credit: BigStock)
There will always be concerns over the freshness of food, but modern technology exists to make life easier. Our refrigeration technology is way better now and there are plenty of air-tight heat-safe food containers that will keep your food sealed away from bacteria.
But in cases where it simply isn’t possible, then consider alternatives. Perhaps it’s worth it to hire a cleaning service a few times a month in exchange for some proper time to relax and unwind. Perhaps it’s not a failure if you go out to eat or order delivery instead.
It’s worth it so you have time to focus on your new favourite show at the right time!(Credit: Envato)
At the end of the day, everyone wants to live a comfortable life and be able to at least spend some time on their own personal interests. So instead of giving up your health, try making your life work for you.

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M’sians share how parents diss restaurant food in these #relatable tweets

To a certain extent, the young Malaysian generation has become a generation of consumers.
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With so many wonderful things available for purchase, itâ€™s hard not to â€œtreat yoâ€™selfâ€ every now and then.
And every young Malaysian knows that the one thing they end up spending most of their money on is FOOD.

Picture credit: Meme XYZ

While we hate to admit it, we totally buy into food trends. But it appears that no matter how excited we get, our parents are usually NOT impressed.
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With this in mind, @twt_malaysia recently started a Twitter trend where Malaysians shared how their parents react to and diss their favourite food fad.
The tweets have everyone giggling with embarrassment at these #relatable reactions.
Read on and be prepared to have your favourite dish ruined.
Mexican food is basically papadom and meat wrapped in capati.

Bringing my parents out for dinner at a Mexican place
Dad: whatâ€™s this? Me: NachosD: Oh so like pappadom la. What about this?M: TacosD: Ceh like capati with meat inside M: Iâ€™m never bringing you out
Does anyone elseâ€™s parents do this?
— Rakyat: Nadiah Hamzah (@twt_malaysia) September 13, 2019

Starbucks is essentially overpriced coffee.

Bawak mama pegi starbucks.
Mama : Ya Allah bang manisnya air dia brp bnyk gula ni abang tau buah pinggang kita kalau gula banyak nanti dia jadi tu ini … lepastu dahla harga mahalnya satu cawan berbelas baik beli nescafe ais je. Lepastu minum diam2
Ps: Mak pakar buah pinggang
— Syam Beraye ! (@MazrulHisyem) September 15, 2019

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Hotel cafeâ€™s charge way too much to bring you a pot of hot water and a teabag.

Minum kat hotel:
Atok oder teh panas
Atok: aku bayor mahal2 diasuruh bancuh sendiri. Ceh
*letak gula*
— Durian biru (@mhakiem26) September 16, 2019

Your favourite mochi is really just kuih koci.

While my mother: ni tepung gomak je sebenarnya
— Nurin Farhanah Nazmi (@anafarhan630) September 15, 2019

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Sushi is just cold rice and raw fish.

Bring mom to sushi restaurant and she saw me eating salmon sushi.
Mom : da macam kucing makan raw fish with nasi sejuk.
Me : mom, no. 🤦🏽♂
— Get into that damn robot!! (@its_wazer) September 14, 2019

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Boba tea is actually fancy cendol.

â€˜Bought tealiveâ€™Nenek : hmm macam cendoi je Me : well you not wrong either
— el-jokerr (@jokerr_el) September 14, 2019

Pizza is overpriced capati with stuffing.

Of Coz. My dad still says pizza is capati with stuffing on top .. And is convinced the italians stole it from the indians and worse over charging.
— Thevindra Raj (@Thevindra) September 14, 2019

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At the end of the day, a sandwich is a sandwich.

My dad at subway…
Dad: roti mcm ni bapak pun boleh buat
— Muzaimir (@MuzaimirMokhtar) September 14, 2019

Your mum can probably make better tomyum than your favourite Korean BBQ spot.

Bring my parent in law to korean bbq all-you-can-eat. Choose tomyum for soup. Then she ask "got no daun limau purut to put in the tomyum? I should bring some next time" 😅😅😅
— Adila Yaacob (@AdilaYaacob) September 14, 2019

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Nasi goreng mamak > any fast food youâ€™ll ever have

My mum : nak mkan mcd. Us ; yeashh Dad ; haa okay, tapi ayah tapau nasi goreng mamak depan and makan with you all dkt mcd.
— saa (@leeeeeeyana) September 15, 2019

Spaghetti is really just the Italian version of mee goreng mamak

My dad: ni apa?Me: spaghetti Dad: spaghetti apa mcm mee goreng je. Baik makan kat mamak. Anee mee goreng satu.😓
— Aisyah (@theayesha_) September 13, 2019

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Food in Kluang will always be cheaper than anywhere you eat

My parents donâ€™t mind if I bring them out for lunch / dinner. But never let them know how much the bill is:
â€œMahalnya. Dekat Kluang boleh dapat RMxx (cheaper).â€
— Haaziq Zahar (@haaziq_mz) September 14, 2019

Churros = cakoi

my mom "churros ni macam cakoi jelaa tapi fancy sikit"
— ÙƒØ§Ø±ÙŠÚ¤Ú¤ (@NurEllyn) September 13, 2019

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Pahang Has 3 New Clusters Of Covid-19

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At his daily press briefing, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah noted that there are three new clusters of Covid-19 cases detected in Pahang, involving 15 foreign workers.
Seven cases were detected at a plantation in Bera, six at a sawmill, and two at a construction company in Maran. These 15 cases are included in the 57 new cases as reported yesterday.
Sepang Immigration Detention Centre detected another 24 cases, bringing the total up to 60 cases.
The number of known cases is increasing as more testing is done within detention centres and immigration centres.
The government has been putting more effort into testing foreign workers, and will subsidize the cost of testing for employers with high-risk workers under their care.
The Ministry of Health is still investigating the source of the outbreak, but note with optimism that those infected have been detected and have been isolated.
There has been no Covid-19-related deaths for nine consecutive days, keeping Malaysia’s death toll at 115.

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There’s Something Strange In The Neighbourhood – Pestle & Mortar Clothing Collaborates With The Ghostbusters

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Remember those days you’d run around the living room with mum’s vacuum cleaner pretending it was a proton pack? That’s right, thank the Ghostbusters for that.

The iconic sci-fi production altered, boosted and amplified our imaginations, quite effectively taking away fear of the supernatural.
Remember these guys?(Credit: ScreenGeek)
Wait, it’s been more than 35 years since the first Ghostbusters?
It’s timeless effect on pop culture sees no age. The first movie came out in 1984 and the second in 1989. If you’re not including the excellent remake in 2016, the third installment, aptly named Ghostbusters: Afterlife, will be out in November 2021 with some characters reprising their original roles.
Look good, feel good
Now you can show off your fandom and watch the latest movie decked out in some awesome threads with Malaysia’s Pestle Mortar Clothing (PMC) x Ghostbusters collection.
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The collaboration brings everything you would expect from the two icons in clothing and film.
The much anticipated team-up draws plenty of references from the classic movie, including 15 different products donning designs of the ghost trap, Ectomobile, and of course its trademark No-Ghost sign.
And get this, there’s even a jacket design to give you that realistic feel of busting ghosts in New York City!
Credit: PMC
Excited yet? The PMC x Ghostbusters collection drops on 27th May 2021 via the Pestle & Mortar Clothing website.
This will be the latest in the series of PMC collaborations having previously done one with KFC – which might we remind you felt like a literal “take what you like right now because in 2 seconds they won’t have your size” at the launch.
So set your calendars, make sure you’ve got a great Internet connection, and get those fingers ready to snap up some Ghostbusters merchandise real fast before they ghost away!

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