AirAsia X Customers Can Finally Use Their Credits Again For Flights Starting Today

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AirAsia X (AAX) today announced that guests with outstanding travel credit first will be given priority to book existing service flights.

In its statement, the low-cost carrier said that affected guests can use their credit accounts to do so.
AAX will also automatically issue a travel voucher to everyone with unused credit for booking travel up to five years in advance via their registered AirAsia rewards account within the next three months.
“Furthermore, guests affected by the restructuring process will also receive a one-off payment of 0.5% of their unused travel credit on the first anniversary of the completion of the Debt Restructuring (March 2023), as well as a portion of AAX’s profits in the coming years,” the statement reads.
Its Chief Executive Officer Benyamin Ismail, thanks everyone affected by the travel ban for their understanding and patience for the past two years.
“Our guests remain our top priority and we look forward to welcoming them back on board with our great value fares and industry-leading inflight service as the world continues to reopen,” said Benyamin.
AAX had recently launched its first post-pandemic services from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney and last week to New Delhi and Seoul, which are now available for booking using a credit account or by reinstating any outstanding travel credit for travel before 30 June 2022.
The statement further reads that as per the Explanatory Statement which was distributed to all Scheme Creditors (including affected guests) last year, the issuance of credits to guests affected by the Debt Restructuring is at the discretion of AAX management and is subject to terms and conditions.
AAX had completed its debt restructuring On 16 March. It was reported that AAX will write RM33 billion back to profits in the next quarter.
The carrier’s debt restructuring proposal was approved by its creditors on 12 November 2021 and by the High Court of Malaya on 16 December 2021.

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7 Nostalgic Raya Ads That’ll Take You Down Memory Lane

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2022 Raya Aidilfitri is a week away, so what does that mean?

Raya Ads galore!
The heartfelt ones, the amusing ones, and even the overly dramatic ones, Raya Ads are something that we Malaysians patiently wait for every year.
Of course, there are a lot of amazing Raya Ads through the years but here we’ve compiled some of the nostalgic ads that you could reminisce on.
Let’s take a look at the 7 nostalgic Raya Ads:
1. Murai (PETRONAS 2007)
Who doesn’t remember the Murai bird one? This is one of the most legendary Raya Ads there is.
This ad tells a story of how the dad tested his son’s patience by asking him “What kind of bird is that?” repeatedly until he snapped.
He then revealed that once upon a time, he used to entertain his little son with care when the kid relentlessly asked the same question over and over again.

2. Raju & Suparjo / Ikan Di Laut Asam Di Darat (TV3 2005)
Another one that’s bound to bring some nostalgic flashbacks is the ‘Ikan Di Laut Asam Di Darat’ one. Boy, this ad got us singing bits of the classic song back.
This ad was done when Deepavali and Raya Aidilfitri coincide back in 2005 (DeepaRaya). It told the story of two interracial childhood friends (Raju & Suparjo) reuniting together as neighbours when they grew up.
The reunion started all because of the memory of the two fishing together by the river when they were kids, singing the same song. It was a very heartfelt moment when they hugged each other at the end. *wiping tears*

3. The Widow With The 7 Children / Apa Nak Jadi (PETRONAS 2003)
This one is named ‘Al-kisah Janda Beranak 7’ or the story of a widow with 7 children prepping for Hari Raya. The kids were diligently helping their single mother cook Raya dishes but they forgot one important thing: beef and the other internal organs of a cow.
And so began their light-hearted and strenuous journey to find the missing parts at the market via a little boat or sampan. It was already late at the time so there was no stock of meat already.
However, what they brought back instead literally shut their mother up.

4. Aku Ingin Pulang / Plastic Bowl (PETRONAS 2006)
If this doesn’t touch your heart we don’t know what will.
This ad revolves around the duties of a woman taking care of her ill father together with her family after he was hospitalized.
But she did it in a way that made her old father sad when her husband suggested that they should separate her father and them from the dining table and give him plastic dinnerware instead of the real fragile ones.
She realised her mistake when her kids ‘played’ the situation in front of her and her husband, indicating that when they grow up, their mother’s and father’s table are going to be outside and theirs inside. Awsome subtle sarcasm for a kid, don’t you think?

5. Just Got Back From London (TV3)
This funny Raya Ad tells a story of a female taxi driver entertaining a man from KLIA to his hometown in Negeri Sembilan.
With his pretentious accent and her on-point sarcasm throughout the journey, this ad amuses us with both of the characters’ quirks. The man also accidentally blurted out his true ‘nogori‘ accent in the middle of the ad, obviously tearing down his masquerade.
“Itu kherbau linthas jhalan,” replied the taxi driver to the man with her witty British-accent reply for a simple buffalo crossing the street.

6. Cekodok Monster (TV3 2007)
This one got us hungry for cekodok pisang.
This ad which also featured Adibah Noor, comically plays a story of the journey of a woman going back to her hometown while facing numerous fasting challenges along the way.
She bought some cekodok pisang for her break fast on the train earlier in the ad and mistakenly took someone else’s beside her while giving him the angry stare-down.
It took an embarrassing and regretful moment for her on the train to realise the mistake that she has done.

7. Forgiving (PETRONAS 1998)
This 24-year-old Raya Ad tells a touching story of a worried woman coming back home to her kampung after hearing that her mother was sick.
On the way home, she reminisced the memory of her growing up with her single mother and how her mother has always carried her both physically and metaphorically when she was a kid.
“I am no longer the little girl you carried” were the last words she ever said to her mother after the fight and to return now to a house full of worried villagers, made us linger with suspense.

These nostalgic Raya ads are sure to relive your younger years and make you look forward to the upcoming festivities this year, especially after two years of Raya with restrictions.

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Malaysia Ranks Dead Last In Bloomberg’s Covid Resilience Ranking

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In this universal battle against Covid-19, the enemy is invisible but has left repercussions that have severely affected our quality of life physically, mentally, and economically.

The same thing that unites us in the world is the same thing that is also dividing us.
Last year, a team at Bloomberg put together a monthly Covid Resilience Ranking to track the largest 53 economies on their success at containing the virus with the least amount of social and economic disruption.
Why only 53 economies? Bloomberg decided that for brevity and relevance they would limit the ranking to economies valued at more than $200 billion before the pandemic. Of those economies is Malaysia, which currently ranks dead last at 53.
Delta Variant Wreaks Havoc
When the world was seeing success at containing the virus, the highly transmissible mutation called the delta variant came exploding onto the scene which soon saw a glaring shift in infections.

This in turn had countries scrambling for a new approach that led to a domino effect of events affecting life socially and economically…again.
Despite Malaysia acting fast and furiously to get nearly half the population vaccinated, with reopening plans for those inoculated, cases are still at an all-time high, and the highest death rate to date was just yesterday (26 August).
Read More: 393 On Aug 26, 2021: New High In Daily Covid Death Toll
A snapshot of Malaysia in the Covid Resilience Ranking
In Bloomberg’s latest round-up of the Covid Resilience Ranking under the category filtered by the Reopening Progress, you will see only “People Covered by Vaccines” in blue which means we are improving at getting more people vaccinated.

In Malaysia’s current Covid Status according to the Ranking, our monthly cases per 100,000 people are significantly worse, though Covid deaths over the past three months and those per one million people since the start of the pandemic have improved.
Our Positive Test Rate is also better based on the percentage that comes back positive which is only 14%.

Under the Quality of Life indices, which probably reflects us the most, the Covid Resilience Ranking was based on the following:
Community Mobility   – The movement of people to offices and retail spaces compared to a pre-pandemic baseline in the past month.2021 GDP Growth Forecast – Year-on-year GDP change forecast.Universal Healthcare Coverage – The strength of a healthcare system, derived through the efficacy of 23 aspects of health coverage ranging from preventative measures like childhood vaccines to treatment of serious illnesses like cancer.Human Development Index – Well-being of a population defined by three measures: life-expectancy, access to education, income per capita.
Based on the colour spectrum of “worse” to “better”, we are at the lower end in the Community Mobility aspect but our healthcare system and overall well-being seem to be getting better.

What have other countries taught us?
While Bloomberg merely gives a snapshot in time amid a fast-moving crisis, there are a few lessons learned on how to best handle the pandemic.
For example, the economies that are highly ranked share a common trait: They all have a widespread high degree of trust and societal compliance. Currently, those economies are Norway, Netherlands, Finland, Ireland and Austria.
New Zealand used to be in the top 3 before the Delta outbreak so it made news when they had one new case and locked down the whole nation, going from being the most relaxed to the strictest country in handling the pandemic. This ultimately plunged them 26 spots down the ranks.
Last but not least, investment in public health infrastructure also matters.
Systems for contact tracing, effective testing, and health education are characteristics of countries that have performed consistently well in the Ranking.

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KLCC Tower Office Building Was Filled With Water During Monday’s Flash Flood

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It appears that the flash floods in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (7 March) had created an unexpected water feature inside one of Malaysia’s most iconic landmarks.

Read More: KL Underwater Again: Malaysians Share Scenes Of Flash Floods In The City
Netizens claimed that the Petronas Tower 3 office building that’s located within the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) had taken on water.
Images and videos shared by users on social media show several sections of the building being flooded.
Office space pun kena pic.twitter.com/p16b4OC5PM— she (@shezdiy) March 7, 2022
In one video, workers were seen trying to clear out the ankle-deep water that had somehow gotten into the building’s lobby.
First time banjir air masuk sampai ke lobby ofis. Area sini sampai klcc habis masuk air. Kesian yg park kereta semua habis tenggelam pic.twitter.com/M75gmZVAd5— uzai (@uzai_alfath) March 8, 2022
Meanwhile, another video showed one of the elevators inside the building leaking water like it was some sort of shower or makeshift waterfall.
Lanyard ok ke tu? 🙃 pic.twitter.com/25F5SHVaxj— Firdausi Fauzi 🏴 🇲🇾 🇵🇸 #LAWAN (@Firdausi_Fauzi) March 7, 2022
Netizens also reported that other areas near KLCC, like the Impiana Hotel on Jalan Pinang, had also flooded.
OMG! Impiana Hotel KLCC pun banjir?!?! 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/MIGmhd0iXA— Yus ⁷ (@itsyus_my) March 7, 2022
According to the KL Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), as many as nine separate locations across the city encountered flash floods during Monday’s downpour.
Meanwhile, KL City Hall (DBKL) reported that as many as 12 locations in the city were affected by the floods.

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Source:
Sembilan kawasan KL dilanda banjir kilat
Banjir: 12 kawasan di KL terkesan, 4 pusat pemindahan disediakan - DBKL


This Halal Chili Pan Mee Is Worth The Trip To Subang

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Chili pan mee can (and should!) be considered one of Malaysia’s iconic noodle dishes, considering that it was invented right here in Chow Kit.

READ MORE: The secret of chili pan mee, invented in Chow Kit
Chili pan mee is traditionally made with minced pork, which makes it non-halal. However, halal foodies can rejoice at this restaurant hidden away in USJ that serves really delicious halal chili pan mee!
Lapan Gourmet serves a wide variety of halal local dishes, ranging from chili pan mee to nyonya laksa to nasi lemak to roast chicken and even house specialties. If you don’t often get to eat local Chinese-influenced dishes, then why not give them a try here?
The Taste Test
Chili pan mee as a dish is pretty simple. It’s a bowl of springy hand-pulled noodles topped with poached egg, fried anchovies, minced meat, and fried onions. In Lapan Gourmet, they use minced chicken in place of minced pork.
A bowl of chili pan mee and soup.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The soul of the dish lies in the accompanying dried chili, which needs to be perfectly balanced with enough flavour, salt, spice, and umami.
The chili is served on the side.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
This dried chili is served on the side: you add it in according to your personal taste. Usually one spoon (as pictured) is just right for flavourful noodles with a nice spicy kick.
Then, mix the noodles and ingredients together vigorously. The poached egg and chili acts like a kind of sauce to bring all the delicious flavours together!
Left: add chili. Right: mix thoroughly.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
If you don’t know your spice tolerance, add the chili in small amounts to be mixed first. You can taste as you mix and decide from there. You can always add more chili, but it’s definitely harder to reduce the spice after you’ve already mixed it. If it really is a bit much for you, the pucuk manis soup is there for you to cut through the spice.
The pan mee noodles are nicely chewy with a great mouthfeel, with a salty-spicy flavour that really hits the spot. Sometimes the regular-size just isn’t enough! (Just take note that this dish will likely send you into a food coma, though!)
If you feel like something soupier, they also have classics like the Nyonya Curry Spaghettini. This authentic nyonya-style curry laksa is thick and milky, with an added punch of flavour with a scoop of their dried chili too.
Nyonya Curry Spaghettini has a very generous amount of toppings.(Credit: Anne Dorall)
The Verdict
This is a great place to visit with Muslim friends, so that they can try out the taste of chili pan mee in an enjoyable environment.
For curious halal diners, yes the dishes does taste on par with the usual non-halal versions!
Portions here are quite generous with affordable prices too. The restaurant is rather small with limited seating, but the service is quick so you don’t usually have to wait too long. It’s well worth the drive if you work nearby or if you just want really good halal chili pan mee.
The Cili8 Cili Panmee is priced at RM10.90 while the specialties are a little higher, such as the Nyonya Curry Spaghettini at RM16.90.
Lapan Gourmet5, Jalan USJ 16/2f, UEP Subang Jaya, 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tuesday – Sunday 10am-10pm (Closed on Monday)

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What Kind Of Tea Goes Best With Mooncake?

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is once again almost upon us, and with it, mooncakes!

While mooncakes come in deliciousness of all kinds, what about drinks? Mooncakes are traditionally eaten with hot tea, but what kind of tea is best?
Green Tea
Light green tea is best for richer sweet mooncakes like red bean, lotus paste, or even thick pastes like chocolate.
The refreshing lightness of tea will help to cut through the richness of the mooncake. Not only that, green tea also aids in the digestion of sugars.
Whether you like it brewed with green tea leaves of in powdered matcha form, green tea goes great with richer mooncakes.(Credit: Freepik)
So if you’ve got green tea like matcha, or even herbal tea like peppermint tea, they would be the perfect match for your sweet mooncakes.
Black Tea
Black tea has an earthier flavour with some astringency, which makes it great for cleansing the oily taste of mooncakes.
A pot of black tea.(Credit: Envato)
Traditional baked mooncakes with salted egg yolk, mixed nuts, or meat-based mooncakes can often taste rather oily and jelak after a while, so chasing it down with some black tea will help keep things refreshing and enjoyable.
Oolong Tea
Did you know that oolong tea is neither considered a black tea nor a green tea? Oolong tea is in its own distinct category!
Mixed nut mooncakes with a pot of tea.(Credit: Envato)
Oolong is full-bodied and fragrant with warm tones, with a light aftertaste. It helps to balance flavours and is versatile for both sweet and savoury mooncakes.
So if you happen to have savoury mooncakes such as spiced sesame or salt-and-pepper, oolong tea will draw out the savoury richness of it.
Floral Tea
Mooncake is usually eaten at night, so some people may want to skip the tea entirely due to caffeine.
In that case, give floral fruit teas a try! A popular one is chrysanthemum tea, but you can jazz it up with red date tea, goji berry tea, or any kind of cut fruits.
Easy on the eyes and also on the stomach.(Credit: Envato)
Pair these light floral teas with something light like an agar-agar jelly mooncake or an actual “cake” mooncake!
Jelly mooncakes are a fun non-traditional mooncake when you don’t feel like something too heavy.(Credit: Freepik)
Bubble Tea
In general, bubble tea isn’t recommended because mooncakes are already quite heavy desserts. However, we’re not here to tell you how to live your life, so if you want bubble tea to go with your mooncake, why not?
Technically, teh tarik is also a kind of tea, but it’s also sweet and rich.(Credit: Freepik)
Go full out and pair your bubble tea with sweet desserts such as ice-cream mooncake for a truly saccharine high!

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Empowering Responsible Pet Ownership With Royal Canin Malaysia

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As pet owners, we strive to provide the best possible care for our furry companions, and a key aspect of responsible pet ownership is prioritising preventive measures to ensure their long-term health and well-being.

Royal Canin, a renowned leader in pet nutrition, believes in the power of prevention over cure.
At a media roundtable today at Midvalley Exhibition Center, Royal Canin Malaysia’s Market Head Teh Meng Li,  emphasised the importance of nutrition, tailored diets, and targeted preventive care when it comes to our furry friends.

We currently have over 750 products under Royal Canin that cater to each and every pets’ needs. These products cater to your pets according to their life stages, their health, their breeds and many more.
Royal Canin Malaysia’s Market Head Teh Meng Li
Teh added that since 1968, Royal Canin has studied the unique health needs of cats and dogs in the minutest of detail.

Over that time, we have learnt that the smallest nutritional difference can make a huge difference to your pet’s life and health. Each individual recipe is formulated to deliver the exact level of natural antioxidants, vitamins, fibre, prebiotics, and minerals that are essential to your pet’s unique health needs.
Royal Canin Malaysia’s Market Head Teh Meng Li
Dr Dylan Choy (left) and Teh Meng Li (left)
Also present at the roundtable was Royal Canin’s Scientific Communication Manager Dr Dylan Choy who stressed about not just the importance of a healthy diet but also for pet mummies and daddies to take their fur babies for regular health check ups at the vet.

At Royal Canin we tend to focus on kittens and puppies as well as expecting mother cats and dogs to ensure that a nutritious diet plan is built from birth. Science and tons of research have found that when you start them young, you prevent any chances for your babies to catch diseases in the long run. It also extends their lifespan.
Royal Canin’s Scientific Communication Manager Dr Dylan Choy
Choy also added that Royal Canin has always been big on preventive care rather than cure and have promoted this idea through their specially tailored products.
She also stressed on taking your pets to the vet as regularly as you can.
Choy noted that several surveys conducted by Royal Canin in the past have found that more than 15% of Malaysian pet owners have never taken their pets to the vet.
This in comparison to global data is saddening.

Globally, about 40% of cat owners and 60% of dog owners bring their pets to the vet for regular check ups and not only when the pet needs a vaccination shot or is sick. In Malaysia more than 40% of owners only bring their pets to the vet when necessary. I would like to reiterate that your pets need regular check ups.
Royal Canin’s Scientific Communication Manager Dr Dylan Choy
Educational games such as Toss & Win and Grab & Win were also available for attendees at the Royal Canin booth across the three-day event. Pic credit: GO Communications.
The duo also pointed out that feeding the right amount of food as well as the best type of kibble for your pets are important as well if you want to maintain a healthy and happy furkid.

We sometimes tend to overfeed our animals and that as much as it has become normalised in Malaysia, is not good. Overfeeding can lead to complications such as obesity. This in return can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, joint issues, decreased mobility, and a reduced lifespan.
Royal Canin’s Scientific Communication Manager Dr Dylan Choy
Choy pointed out that the best way to make sure you’re feeding your animals properly and enough, is to refer to their kibble packages.

I use a weighing scale. You can never go wrong with that.
Royal Canin’s Scientific Communication Manager Dr Dylan Choy
Speaking on advocating for balanced nutritious diets, Teh chimed in that while Royal Canin may be slightly pricier than most pet food out there, pet owners can rest assured that their pets are getting the best.

We have gone through much research and studies to ensure that our food fits the needs of all pets. We also understand that unlike humans, pets have notoriously sensitive stomachs. Hence, our products are crafted with highly digestible proteins as well as specific proteins to help their insides stay as strong as their outsides.
Royal Canin Malaysia’s Market Head Teh Meng Li
Teh and Choy also shared about Royal Canin’s “Take Your Pet To The Vet” initiative, where separate booths for cats and dogs have been set up for pet owners which provides an opportunity for them to engage in one-on-one discussions with qualified pets’ professionals where they could gain valuable insights and advice to ensure the well-being of their beloved companions.
In conclusion, through their emphasis on nutrition, tailored diets, and collaboration with veterinary professionals, Royal Canin hopes to provide a holistic approach to pet health.
And by adopting preventive measures, pet owners can proactively safeguard their pets’ well-being and give them the best chance at a long, healthy, and vibrant life!

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MCA’s Johor State Exco Driver Fined For Abusing Emergency Lane In Batu Pahat

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When individuals violate the law, they face prison, fines, injunctions, damages, and any number of other unpleasant consequences

But the power, influence, and money they wield for VIPs will go far in getting away with law-breaking.
However, the police recently showed that VIPs are not above the law.
The driver of a black Toyota Camry reserved for the use of a Johor state exco was fined for using the emergency lane to cut the queue in Batu Pahat.
ADUN Yong Peng..Ling Tian SoonBarisan NasionalBaru potong queue saja pon mau bising ka? Saya ADUN maa.. saya wakil rakyat Barisan Nasional taww.Hidup!! Hidup!! Hidup BN!! pic.twitter.com/wX5zjWCaf3— Joker #FTW (@BadBoy2662) September 16, 2022
Batu Pahat District Police Chief Ismail Dollah said the driver of the black Toyota Camry was called at 3.30 pm for the offence.
He said his party received a viral video about the incident at 11 pm last Wednesday (14 September).
The investigation found that the offence occurred at Jalan Tongkang Pechah here at 9.45 am last Monday (12 September).
Police also discovered that the vehicle belonged to the Johor State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon, the state assemblyman for Yong Peng.
The case was investigated per Rule 6(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 (Rule 6(1) LN 166/59).
Previously, a 24-second video showing the actions of a car belonging to the state government exco.
Lokasi: Batu Bahat, Johor😡🤬VVIP (EXCO Johor) tak perlu ikut peraturan…Pegawai kanan ( Exco kerajaan negeri Johor) tidak perlu patuhi peraturan jalan raya…#PDRM#JPJ pic.twitter.com/QwfOuQJ8oi— nan manjoi8715 (@nanmanjoi8715) September 14, 2022
The vehicle was caught using the emergency route when the road was believed to be congested in Tongkang Pechah.
The footage has since gone viral on social media as netizens fume that those who hold power can break the law with impunity.
READ MORE: [Watch] Yet Another Ambulance Forced To Make Way For VIP, Despite Different Direction
Under Rule 53(1) of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, driving in the emergency lane is an offence.
This is punishable under Section 119(2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 with a fine of up to RM2,000 or up to 6 months in jail.
Owning Up
Meanwhile, it was reported that Ling apologised for the error.
Ling was quoted on social media as saying that he was riding in the vehicle’s passenger side at the time of the incident.
Ling explained that because he wanted to catch up, the driver entered the emergency lane near an intersection to make a turn.
He was on his way from Yong Peng to Batu Pahat.

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Malaysian Dota team wins 3rd place in World Cyber Games for regional finals!

In case you missed it, the Dota 2 APAC Finals of the World Cyber Games took place on May 27, 2019, in Korea. And guess what?
A MALAYSIAN TEAM WON 3RD PLACE!

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Team Unicorn, comprising of 5 players, battled against 7 other teams from around Asia Pacific to come in third in the regional finals.
Picture Credit: Screenshot via YouTube
They narrowly lost out to Cignal Ultra from The Philippines and MSCERBERUS TH from Thailand who will be moving on to the Grand Finals that will take place from July 18 to 21, 2019.
Picture Credit: World Cyber Games
They were not the only Malaysian team though, as Geek Fam also fought hard but failed to make it to the top three.
Nevertheless, itâ€™s still cause for celebration as Malaysian players make their mark in the international arena.

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But thatâ€™s not all, Team Unicorn is also in the running to represent Team Malaysia in Dota 2 at the upcoming Philippines SEA Games 2019 taking place this November.
Picture Credit:  Philippines SEA Games 2019
We wish them the best of luck!

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There’s A Poetic Spring Garden Installation In Kwai Chai Hong Until February!

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Located near Petaling Street, this famous rustic alleyway, Kwai Chai Hong, is again prepped up with yet another immersive art installation for this Chinese New Year.

From today till 12 February, bring your date, family or friends together to Kwai Chai Hong for the Poetic Spring Garden installation.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Proudly sponsored by Yes 5G, the Poetic Spring Garden is filled with oversized blossoms and foliage as well as traditional Chinese calligraphy in a bold and non-conventional way.
Cryptic Calligraphy & Insta-worthy Spots
The lane is filled with three installations.
Inspired by this year’s year of the water rabbit, the first area called ‘Wet Hot Spring Thing’ has the walls of the lane filled with cryptic messages for visitors to decipher.
Try reading this Chinese calligraphy. They’re romanized! (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The installation is done by the masterful Jaemy C, famous for his work reimagining Chinese calligraphy in his artwork and exotic visuals.
The installation is uniquely ours, striking, bold and unabashedly quirky. It also speaks to the masses who differ in culture and language, but share a common appreciation for the Chinese art form and its festive symbolisms.Jaemy C, Artist
The second installation is an area filled with big red swings painted with Chinese calligraphy hung on sturdy bamboo structures. You can even sit on them!
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The last one features artificial flowers, arranged strategically around the lane for you to get that perfect ‘surrounded by blooms’ OOTD shot.
Our astounding installation tells the story of tradition and heritage, and that traditional things like the Chinese Calligraphy installation, are not old-fashioned. We can embrace modernity without forsaking tradition, through a common ground connecting the past and the future. It has always been in Kwai Chai Hong’s DNA.Zeen Chang, Managing Partner of Bai Chuan Management
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
And while you’re there, go and check out 10 amazing eateries in the area. Check out the list here.
The Poetic Spring Garden art installation will be available at Kwai Chai Hong from 6 January to 12 February 2023.
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 6 Jan To 8 Jan
Kwang Chai Hong’s Poetic Spring Garden
Address: Lorong Panggung, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurOperation Hours: 9 am – 12 amAdmission: Free

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‘Cars’ Franchise Has A Mini-Series Coming To Disney+ Hotstar This 8 September!

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Cars, the animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Disney is now back in a series on Disney+ starting this 8 September on Disney+ Day.

Previously,  Cars was made into a film series with the first one being released in 2006 and the third one released in 2017.
Similar to Baymax and I Am Groot, Cars On The Road will be in the form of a mini-series or shorts around 8 minutes time per episode.
READ MORE: I Am Groot – The Most Adorable Character In The MCU Takes Center Stage In New Series [Review]
Like Baymax, it is also directed by several directors, so every episode has a unique spin to it by different directors – Steve Purcell, Bobby Podesta and Brian Fee.
READ MORE: Baymax Is Back With A New Mini-Series Launching 29 June!
What is it about?
The original mini-series features Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) following his best friend, Mater (Larry The Cable Guy) to his sister’s wedding. They both travelled on a cross-country road trip heading east from Radiator Springs.
We didn’t even know Mater had a sister and now she’s getting married. Aren’t you wondering if she’s a truck, an aeroplane, a sedan or a minivan? Anything can happen in Disney & Pixar animation, right?

Through nine episodes – each around 8 minutes – the pair traverses the nation and stumbled upon comical and unusual situations.
The whole series actually focuses on Mater and how he is actually reluctant to go see his big sister. McQueen offered to accompany him to the wedding but did not expect that Mater wanted to go on the actual long winding road for days instead of just getting on a flight or via his transporter truck, Mack.
From circus clowns to haunted motels, the pair went through some fun as well as rough patches together through every stop and made new friends along the way.
Behind the wheels
It took them 15 months to make the series come to life but the initial idea behind it started around 3 or 4 years ago, explained series producer Marc Sondheimer.
When asked how he came up with the story in a global virtual press conference, Steve Purcell, the writer and co-director of this series said,
“I always loved road trips when I was a kid. When I was 8 years old, my family travelled from Ohio to San Francisco and that trip across the country stuck with me. Every day was like a new adventure.”Steve Purcell, Writer & Co-Director of Cars On The Road in a global press conference

Larry The Cable Guy – the voice behind Mater – shares his thought on why people love Mater.
“Mater just loves people and life. He just wants to have a good time and wants to help people. That’s what he lives to do.
“He’s not the smartest cookie in the cookie jar, but he’ll try.  He’s a lovable guy and everybody wants to be by him because he’s fun and he’s just a good person, a good car.
“My favourite all-time quote of Mater is Don’t need to know where I’m going, just need to know where I’ve been.“
Cars On The Road is definitely worth watching if you love their past movies or if you just wanna watch something light and funny anytime. You can watch any episode you like and they would still make sense as each episode focuses on different adventures.

Catch Cars On The Road this Disney+ Day this 8 September on Disney+ Hotstar. Watch out for other movies and series coming out on the streaming platform like Pinocchio, Thor: Love And Thunder, Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi and many more.

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[Watch] Chinese Woman’s Fluency in Malay Impresses Netizens

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A 27-year-old Hui woman from Lanzhou, Gansu, China, has caught the attention of netizens for her impressive fluency in Malay.

The lady, known as Min, speaks Kelantan and Terengganu dialects.
An active TikTok user who posts videos on weekdays, she usually speaks Malay and occasionally responds to netizens’ questions in Chinese.
She also speaks English and a little Cantonese.
In an interview with Harian Metro, Min revealed that she has been living in Gombak with her family since childhood.
  @hmetromy Min, 27, berkata, dia tinggal di Gombak, Selangor, sejak kecil kerana ibu bapanya ditawarkan biasiswa dari Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM), sekitar 1990. ♬ original sound  – Harian Metro
Her parents studied at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (UIAM) in 1990.
Her family members are all Muslims and belong to the Hui ethnic group in China.
Parents’ Interest In Islamic Studies Leads To Move To Malaysia
Min said her parents are very interested in Islamic studies, but studying in China is difficult because of limited opportunities.

When my parents were offered scholarships to further their studies at UIAM, my parents did not bat an eyelid and immediately decided to move the family to Malaysia. My father had initially received an offer to further his studies in Libya but he was more keen towards Malaysia for its rich culture and heritage.
Min on how her family ended up settling down in Malaysia.
Min pointed out that she lived in Malay-dominated residential areas and communities and made friends with Malays at school, which helped her master the Malay language.
Many of her friends are Malay, so she feels comfortable talking to them in Malay.
In primary school, the teacher was shocked by her Malay; she thought Min was Malay.
Netizens Impressed By Hui Girl’s Language Skills
Netizens often ask Min questions about her race, religion, and beliefs, which she finds interesting.
Many people ask her similar questions, and she finds it very interesting.
She has adapted to life in Malaysia and eats almost everything, including durian, tempoyak (fermented durian sauce), and tom yam.
Min’s ability to speak Malay fluently is a testament to the power of cultural exchange and highlights the importance of embracing diversity.
READ MORE: Chinese Singer Chen Jia Expresses Interest In Learning And Performing More Malay Songs

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Bye Bye US? How M’sian holiday plans are affected by air safety rating downgrade

Hello Malaysians. Today, we have some sad news for you.
Malaysiaâ€™s air safety rating was just downgraded by the U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Channel News Asia reports that the FAA finds Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) is lacking in International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards and has been downgraded following a review that took place in April this year.
Confused? Donâ€™t worry, TRP is here to explain.
The new rating puts the CAAM at â€œCategory 2â€ which means that it is deficient in one or more areas, such as technical expertise, trained personnel, record-keeping, and/or inspection procedures.
Previously, Malaysia was rated at â€œCategory 1â€ for meeting ICAO standards for aviation safety oversight.
ICAO and FAA are two separate bodies, btw. ICAO is a UN specialized agency that works with member states and industry groups to reach consensus on international civil aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and policies.
It is important to note that this does NOT mean that a
Malaysian airline is unsafe.
CAAM specifically states that the assessment covered the bodyâ€™s role as an aviation regulator.

Credit: CivilAviationAuthorityOfMalaysia.Official/Facebook

The audit covered areas of legislation, oversight, delegation
of authority as well as adequacy of the number of technical personnel employed
by CAAM. It is NOT an assessment of Malaysiaâ€™s airlines, airports or air traffic
services.
The immediate effects of the FAA air safety downgrade are:
1. Any Malaysian airline is restricted from adding flights
to the United States.
Current flights by Malaysian carriers to the United States are unaffected but no new flights or routes can be added.
At this moment, the only Malaysian airline route to the United States by AirAsia X, which connects Kuala Lumpur to Honolulu, Hawaii via Osaka, Japan.

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2. US airlines cannot codeshare with airlines from a Category 2 country (ie: Malaysia)
Currently, American Airlines codeshares with Malaysia Airlines for flights between the two countries.
FYI,  codeshare is a commercial arrangement beween two airlines where they sell seats on a flight operated by the other, but each airline uses their own flight number.
Current checks (12th November) on the Malaysia Airlines site still shows flights operating between Kuala Lumpur and Los Angeles, US. However, this might change soon as the news was announced just yesterday (11th November).

Screenshot from Malaysia Airlines’ website

What does it mean for Malaysians travel plans to US
though?
Forbes postulates that AirAsia Xâ€™s cheap US – Japan flights could be delayed after the FAA safety ranking downgrade.
Plans were already underway for AirAsia Xâ€™s fifth flight between Japan and the US West â€“ a route dominated by US and Japanese airlines joint-ventures but it now looks like these plans might be put on hold.

AirAsia plane on the tarmac in KLIA.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)

Nonetheless, Malaysians can still hop onboard several international
carrierâ€™s routes from Kuala Lumpur to the US.
It should be noted that CAAM isnâ€™t going down without a fight.
Theyâ€™ve acknowledged their shortcomings and the CEO of CAAM has tendered his
resignation on 1st November.
Additionally, CAAM promises to gain back the Category 1 status, working in addressing the issues highlighted in the FAA audit and making serious changes in its structure and operations.
Theyâ€™ve also requested the FAA to conduct a re-assessment within the next 12 months. So we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.
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Klang Valley CMCO: Here’s The Full List Of Rules From The National Security Council

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Yesterday, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri announced that Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya would be put under a conditional movement control order (CMCO) starting midnight tonight.

The short announcement only covered a few basic rules with Ismail Sabri adding that the National Security Council (NSC) would update us with further information on the Klang Valley’s second round of CMCO.
Today, the NSC, through their Telegram channel released more details on what can and cannot be done by the people from 14 October to 27 October.
CMCO 2.0 Rules
Only 2 members per household are allowed to go out for food supplies and other necessities.High-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out, especially to open and crowded areas.Interdistrict travel involving areas under CMCO is not allowed (with exceptions for those with medical emergencies or for funeral management). Applications need to be submitted to PDRM for approval.Employees are allowed to cross districts provided they have a valid employee pass or letter from their employer.The government encourages employers to allow employees to work from home.For those who need to cross Selangor or Kuala Lumpur to get to other states, they are advised to get permission from the nearest police station prior to making their trip.Individuals travelling by air through KLIA, KLIA2, and Subang Airport will also need to get police permission.
Economic Activities Within Areas Under CMCO
All business, economic, and industrial activities are allowed to operate.All food and beverage businesses, including grocery stores and convenience stores are allowed to operate between 6am to 10pm.Purchases of food are encouraged to be done via drive-thru, delivery, or take away. However, dining-in is still allowed as long as it is limited to two people per table and compliant with food sector SOPs.Daily markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 2pm only.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 4am to 2pm only.Farmers markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 12pm only.Night markets are allowed to operate between 4pm to 10pm only.Farmers market and night markets must strictly adhere to SOPs and will be monitored by RELA personnel.Petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm (this excludes petrol stations on highways, who are allowed to operate 24 hours.)All public transport services are allowed to operate.Taxi and e-hailing services can have a maximum of two passengers.Food delivery services are allowed to operate from 6am to 12am.
Medical and Health
Clinics, government and private hospitals are allowed to operate 24 hours.Pharmacies and shops selling medication can operate from 8am to 11pm.
Economy and Industrial Sectors
All vehicles involving industrial, business, and manufacturing are allowed to operate as usual.
Fisheries, Plantation, and Agriculture
Fisheries, plantations, agriculture, livestock, and other activities related to the food chain are allowed to operate.
Ports and Airports
Activities and services at all airports and ports are allowed to operate.
Tourism
All tourism activities involving entering or leaving the CMCO area is not allowed.
Religious Activities
Mosques are allowed to continue having the call to prayer and hold congregational prayers for the five daily prayers. However, only six congregates are allowed to attend including the Imam, to be determined by the mosque committee. In all non-Muslim places of worship, only six members of staff are allowed. This decision will be brought to JAKIM and the Selangor State Religious Authority to be presented to the Sultan of Selangor for approval.As such, further updates will be announced by JAKIM  in the near future.
Leisure, Recreation, Sports, and Cultural Activities
All leisure, recreational, and cultural activities are not permitted.Entertainment activities such as nightclubs or pubs, recreational centers, theme parks, indoor playgrounds, and cinemas are NOT allowed to operate.Individual sport activities, e-sports, non-contact sports, and outdoor sports not exceeding 10 people are allowed.Swimming pool activities, contacts sport, combat sports, and tournaments are NOT allowed.Sporting events in the presence of spectators, competitions involving participants outside the state are NOT allowed.Centralised training programmes implemented by the National Sports Council and State Sports Council can continue in a “quarantine-based approach”.
Education, Workshops, and Meetings.
All institutions of learning are closed during this period.Students taking examinations with foreign educational institutions are allowed to attend exams only.Workshops, seminars, conferences and other similar activities related to meetings, conventions and exhibitions are not allowed.In-service training that is already in progress can continue as long as it remains within the training area only.Meetings should be held via video conferencing, and face-to-face meetings are not recommended.
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Social gatherings are not allowed.

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Three Reasons Why Local Experts Are Urging The Government To Extend The RMCO

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Although things mostly seem to have returned to normal, Malaysians need to remember that we’re still technically under a movement control order (MCO), albeit one with fewer restrictions aimed to help the local economy recover that will last until 31 August.

Health experts and a former Cabinet member believe the ongoing recovery movement control order (RMCO) will likely be extended past its initial expiry date, saying the Order is necessary for breaking the chain of Covid-19 transmission and keeping the public safe.
1. Enables the government to enforce SOPs
Former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye. (Credit: Malay Mail)
If it is totally lifted, it will be difficult for the ministry and the National Security Council to enforce physical distancing, standard operating procedures (SOP) and wearing of masks.Dr Lee Boon Chye via Malay Mail
Speaking to Malay Mail, former deputy health minister Dr Lee Boon Chye explained that extending the MCO would allow the health minister to continue enforcing regulations that control infectious diseases.
Though, he reckons that it will likely be named differently and have fewer restrictions than its current version.
Dr Lee said that for the next few years, the public would need to learn to adapt to the SOPs while the government continues to strengthen its ability to control new cases and outbreaks.
This includes the ability to do mass testing when needed, the ability to do contact tracing efficiently via the MySejahtera App and via a special Covid-19 team led by public health officers, and our ability to guard the borders to prevent imported cases.Dr Lee Boon Chye via Malay Mail
He also emphasised that the public should not make the fatal error of underestimating the pandemic.
2. Required if the public continues to defy orders
Malaysian Medical Association president Dr N. Ganabaskaran. (Credit: Malay Mail)
It might be a different situation if there had not been any new clusters. These new clusters have pushed the daily figures back to double digits. The series of non-compliance issues in the mandatory quarantines and SOPs has gone against all efforts to reduce cases of Covid-19 in the country.Dr N. Ganabaskaran via Malay Mail
Malaysian Medical Association president Dr N. Ganabaskaran noted that if the public continues to struggle to comply with SOPs, we will likely be under some form of MCO for an extended period.
3. Super-spreader strain of Covid-19 virus
Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia president Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah. (Credit: Malay Mail)
The RMCO should be extended by at least one more month, and reviewed again at the end of that month.Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah via Malay Mail
Medical Practitioners Coalition Association of Malaysia president Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah opined that a contributing factor to extending the MCO is the discovery of the virulent D614G strain of the Covid-19 virus in Malaysia.
Dr Raj was referring to the Covid-19 virus strain mentioned by Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Dr Noor Hisham announced that the Health Ministry detected the D614G-type mutation from isolation and culture tests on samples from four cases.
Three cases were from the Sivagangga cluster in Kedah, and one case was from the Ulu Tiram cluster in Johor.
Even if a vaccine comes about, there is no guarantee it will work properly as the vaccine may only work to prevent the existing mutation strain. Should we see further new emerging mutations and other virulent strains of Covid-19, the vaccine cannot prevent it from infecting inoculated individuals.Dr Raj Kumar Maharajah via Malay Mail
He advised that due to the Covid-19 virus’ ability to continue mutating, the public should not become complacent even if new daily cases are in single digits, adding that the ever-changing aspect of the virus could affect the efficacy of a vaccine.

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Gardenia Confirms Price Increase For Select Bread Items From 1st December Onwards

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After a Facebook post of the news went viral yesterday, Astro Awani has managed to confirm with local breadmakers Gardenia Bakeries Sdn Bhd that some of their products will increase in price starting tomorrow.

According to the report, Gardenia announced in a statement that several of their products will see an increase in prices up to RM0.20 cents starting 1 December 2020.
These revised prices were made due to rising prices of raw materials such as vegetable fat, cocoa powder, milk, and packaging.Gardenia Bakeries Sdn Bhd via Astro Awani (Translated from BM)
Gardenia’s New Prices Effective 1st December
With an increase of RM0.05 cents, the following products will now be priced at RM1.10:
Gardenia Squiggles Funky Strawberry Gardenia Squiggles Choco Malto Gardenia Delicia Soft Roll Butter Toffee Gardenia Delicia Soft Roll Sambal Bilis Gardenia Fluffy Red Beans
(Credit: Facebook/Gardenia Bakeries Sdn Bhd)
Meanwhile, the following products will be experiencing RM0.20 cents price hike to RM4.70.
The Gardenia Toast’em Butter Raisin Gardenia Delicia Butterscotch Gardenia Delicia Choco RaisinGardenia Delicia Raspberry Milk & Cranberries
Our focus now is to continue to increase efforts to optimise productivity and operational efficiency.Gardenia Bakeries Sdn Bhd via Astro Awani (Translated from BM)
Gardenia Delicia range of products (Credit: Penang Foodie)
The popular bread company also stated that their decision to increase product prices was the last resort, and assured that the price of their other products remains the same.

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N. Sembilan restaurant called out for allegedly selling dog meat

A restaurant in Kampung Baru Broga, Negeri Sembilan, has been called out by netizens for allegedly selling dog meat.
In a Facebook post, Lee claims that the restaurant is selling all types of exotic game, including dogs and squirrels.

According to a voice recording allegedly taken at the restaurant, a female voice is heard saying that “dog meat is being sold now, but is scarce” and advising the caller to make a booking for the meat, each portion costing RM25.
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Since then, the restaurant’s Facebook page has been inundated with angry posts and messages, and has been taken down.
Many netizens also took it upon themselves to Whatsapp message and call the alleged owner of the business, slamming them for being inhuman for selling dog meat.
Netizens shared screenshots of their angry messages to the business owner.
Lee has also lodged a police report, although he admits that there may not be much to be done.
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Legally, Malaysia does not prohibit the consumption or sale of dog and cat meat. However, the practice is strongly frowned upon, as evidenced by the outrage whenever a restaurant is exposed for selling dog meat.
Authorities have yet to comment on this matter.


Over 200 Free Online Courses Available For A Year To All Malaysians Who Want To Upskill Themselves

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Malaysians who seek to upskill themselves this year now have over 200 free online courses to select from on the Human Resources Development Fund’s (HRDF) brand new e-learning hub.

Known as e-LATiH, this platform allows Malaysians to equip themselves with a myriad of new skills with courses such as Blockchain for Business, Adobe Illustrator, Data Science For Beginners and even Etsy 101: Launch Your Handmade Shop.
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In a statement, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said that this initiative was crafted to encourage Malaysians to adopt learning and knowledge acquisition as part of their everyday routine.
Malaysians have to continue to strive in a world that has become exceedingly competitive, pointing out that only those who prepare for the future are setting a foundation for future success.Datuk Seri M Saravanan, Human Resources Minister.
What courses are available?

This initiative is a collaborative effort between HRDF and Go1, one of the largest international e-learning non-profit aggregators.
Malaysians can access over 200 industry-driven training courses via 12 categories as follows:
Personal DevelopmentProject ManagementLeadershipDigitisationMarketing & InnovationProgrammingSustainabilityFinancial SkillsLanguagesCustomer ServiceIndustry SpecificHealth and Safety
The courses are conducted in English but HRDF plans to add more content in the coming weeks in various languages including Bahasa Malaysia.
How to sign up for the free online courses
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e-LATiH is available to all Malaysians, especially job seekers who are looking to learn new skills to secure employment.
It’s open to all Malaysians for a whole year from 6th February 2021 to 5th February 2022.
All you need to do is sign up at the e-LATiH website (HERE).

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Perodua Alza caught speeding against traffic on highway [Video]

 A 45-second video of a Proton Alza driving at high speeds against traffic flow on the MRR2 near Pandan Indah was recently shared on social media and has since gone viral.
In the video, the white Perodua Alza can be clearly seen driving at about 80km/h in the right lane of the opposing way on the highway.

Selangor Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department chief Supt Azman Shariâ€™at said that police are currently investigating the matter, and are working towards locating and arresting the driver.
Police have also reportedly taken statements from drivers involved in an accident with the vehicle.

Although rare, this isn’t the first case of someone driving against the flow of traffic.
1. Man drives against traffic flow in Perak, crashes into multiple vehicles, found to have extensive criminal record.

Picture credit: NST

Earlier this year in Perak, a 27-year-old man drove his Honda against the flow of traffic and ended up crashing into several vehicles while being pursued by police along Jalan Raja Idris.
Aside from finding a fake pistol, cannabis, methamphetamines and a police vest in his car, the police also found that the man had an extensive criminal record of 15 cases of robbery, car theft and house break-ins.
Police investigated the case under the Penal Code and Firearms Act 1960.
2. Man drives the wrong way on North-South Expressway, collides with another lorry.

Picture credit: NST

In October 2018, a 37-year-old lorry driver drove against traffic for 3km on the North-South Expressway after exiting the Sungai Buaya toll plaza and collided with another lorry.  Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
The driver was found to possess no driving licence, had 64 unpaid summonses, 36 arrest warrants and had once been charged under Section 379 of the Penal Code for theft.
Police investigated the case under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act for reckless driving.
3. Man drives wrong way on MEX highway, causes five-car accident, kills one and injures 2 others.

Picture credit: NST

In July, 2018 a Mazda 3, driving against traffic on the right lane of the MEX highway crashed into a Proton Preve, causing a chain-reaction collision involving three other cars on the MEX highway.
A 36-year-old passenger of the Preve died while the other people involved in the accident were hurt.
The case was investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving.
4. Octogenarian driver accidentally takes wrong turn, drives against flow of traffic on East Coast Expressway.

In November 2017,  an 81-year-old man, accidentally drove his Proton Savvy against the flow of traffic along the East Coast Expressway near the Kuantan Toll Plaza.
The elderly driver had made the mistake due to his poor memory. He ended up being stopped by police who informed him of his mistake. Thankfully, nobody was harmed during the incident.
The case was investigated under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving
5. Intoxicated part-time model drives against flow of traffic, kills one.

Picture credit: Straits Times

In March 2017, a 19-year-old part-time model drove against traffic on the North-South Expressway causing a five-car crash which killed one person.
The young woman drove her Proton Gen 2 in the fast lane against the flow of traffic for five kilometers before colliding head on with a Perodua Kelisa, killing the driver.
The model was detained and later tested positive for methamphetamines.
She was charged under Section 44 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

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We urge all Malaysians to drive safely and according to the law. The safety of yourself and other road users lie in your hands.


SOCSO Has A Song And It’s Just Won An Award In Canada

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Malaysia’s Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has recently won an award at the International Media Festival for Prevention (IMFP) in Toronto, Canada and it’s not for the services they do to provide Malaysians with social security protection.

Socso was instead top of the pops at the IMFP for a song of theirs called “Sifar” (Zero) in the festival’s “Music Is Key” category.
The festival celebrates and gives an overview of films and multimedia productions about safety and health at work from all over the world. It also provides an opportunity for participants to present their projects to a major group of influential international safety and health professionals.
Victory is ours
Socso chief executive officer Datuk Seri Dr Mohammad Azman Aziz Mohammed described the win as a gift for Malaysians and a recognition of the organisation’s hard work to increase people’s awareness of the importance of social safety nets.

Meanwhile, Socso Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation Division head Dr Azlan Darus revealed it was their third time participating at the festival, which happens every three years, and a second win but in a different category.
Their first win was at the IMFP in Germany (2014), and they also came in third in 2011 when the festival was held in Turkey.
Six categories contested, 288 global entries
The song Sifar was one of six winning entries and the single is Socso’s collaboration with composers Asfan Shah, Lady D, Tripdisz, and Kmy Kmo.
In an article published by The Star, singer and lyricist Asfan Shah admitted the process of composing the song was quite challenging as it had a specific theme on social safety awareness.
I am very excited because this is the first time I’ve composed such a song for a government agency. The words used in the song play an important role so as it is easily understood and appropriate.Asfan Shah, singer and lyricist via The Star
The inspiration and idea to compose the song with singer-songwriter Lady D and rapper Kmy was based on the movie Warkah that was produced by Socso in 2019.
And we added the rap elements to the song which led to our win.Asfan Shah, singer and lyricist
Congrats to all those involved! Listen and watch the award-winning song here:

Sifar will be used as a promotional medium for its programmes and platform to educate the public on the importance of the safety of works and social protection.

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Your Favorite ‘Kopitiam’ May Be More Expensive Next Year & There’s Nothing You Can Do About It

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It appears that changes are brewing in Malaysia’s culinary scene as reports noted that the price of beverages at traditional kopitiams are expected to increase next year and that both coffee shops and restaurants nationwide would need a licence to sell alcohol from now on.

According to Malay Mail, representatives from kopitiam businesses explained that the price hike will, on average, be between 20 to 60 sen for a cup, depending on where the shop is located.
It said that the price would increase by 20 to 30 sen in rural areas and between 40 to 60 sen in urban areas.
(Credit: CK Lim via Malay Mail)
Kopitiam owners cited expensive rent prices, high operating costs, and lack of profits to be the main ingredients behind the price increase. They agreed to install the new prices beginning 1 January 2022.
One owner said that with the price of goods such as milk and cooking gas becoming more expensive, businesses are struggling to get by.
Shops are also apparently understaffed as it’s mentioned that the monthly salary for foreign workers and the annual fees paid to agencies to employ them had increased from RM1,200 to RM1,650 and from RM6,000 to RM9,500 respectfully.
Read More: No Relief: Prices Of Essential Goods Expected To Keep Rising
Meanwhile, The Vibes reports that the Customs Department had issued orders to enforce licences for the retail sale of liquor in restaurants or coffee shops, including Malaysia-themed coffee shops.
Apparently, the Department had gotten the OK from the Finance Ministry to enforce the licence.
The ruling had technically been in limbo for the past 28 years as the directive to licence the sale of liquor besides beer and stout in coffee shops and restaurants had apparently been postponed by the government since 24 August 1993.
(Credit: Farhan Najib via Malay Mail)
The newly installed rule was noted to have been issued in August 2021 to city and town councils in the Klang Valley and other places nationwide.
It’s noted that the requirements for licencing liquor fall under the Excise Act 1976 (Act 176) and Excise Regulations 1977.
Read More: D-Day For Kopitiams: Can’t Sell Beers Without A License Starting 1 January
The move did receive pushback from stakeholders, including DAP Secretary-General and Bagan Member of Parliament (MP) Lim Guan Eng who argued that the licence came as a surprise and would place more burden on businesses who’ve been struggling since the Covid-19 crisis.
It’s said that depending on their operating hours, a liquor licence would cost businesses between RM840 and RM1,320 annually.
Read More: Why Alcohol Restriction Is The Right Move, Says NGOs

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Report: Price of coffee, tea at kopitiams to increase as much as 60 sen from Jan 2022
All Kopitiams Will Need A Licence To Sell Beer Beginning 1 January
Jan 1 beer licence rule for coffee shops shocks Guan Eng
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Liquor licences: Customs Dept circulars issued 6 months ago


21YO Makes Daring Escape From LDP Police Roadblock To Avoid A Beating From Older Brother

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A 21-year-old man with an expired driving licence had run away from a police roadblock on the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) because he was afraid of getting into trouble with his elder brother.

Dashcam footage dated 12 June and released by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) official Facebook page showed a black Toyota Lexus SUV being ordered to stop at the police checkpoint before fleeing off into the distance.
During the daring escape attempt, the vehicle barely missed an officer who tried to stop the suspect from bolting.

According to the police, the suspect’s 31-year-old brother and the actual owner of the SUV had come in to assist investigations and later help turned his younger brother in.
Apparently, the kid brother was afraid of getting scolded by his big bro for driving his car with an expired license.
Police say that the suspect had tested negative for drugs and was immediately issued a saman for driving with a dead license.
The case is also being investigated under Section 78 (2) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) for failing to comply with authorities during a police stop which can carry a maximum punishment of RM2,000, 6 months in jail or both.

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Fearing his brother more than the cops, driver runs from LDP roadblock


“Learn From Other Muslim Countries Such As Saudi Arabia” – Tiong Tells PAS Leaders To Be More Tolerant Or Risk Losing Out On Tourism

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Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called upon PAS leaders to take inspiration from Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia, which he commended for developing its tourism industry all while respecting the rights of individuals from other religious backgrounds.

In a statement on his Facebook yesterday, Tiong emphasized that if incidents similar to the recent case involving a non-Muslim woman from Kelantan persist, it will raise significant concerns and negatively impact both local residents and tourists, ultimately affecting the state’s tourism sector.

He also took this time to remind everyone, regardless of party, religion or race, that Malaysia is a multicultural and united country as well.

It is a different scenario if the woman was undressed, but she was on her own business premises at the time, not in public areas such as government buildings that enforce a dress code on the public.
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing
Furthermore, referring to Articles 3(1) and 8 of the Federal Constitution, Tiong highlighted that non-Muslims are entitled to practice their respective religions freely and are protected against discrimination based on their race or religion.

This indicates that Malaysia is a peaceful, multi-religious, and multi-ethnic country. As a non-Muslim, I have never denied or questioned any religion or race in this country. As Malaysians who love this country, we must demonstrate mutual respect and celebrate our diversity, while upholding the Federal Constitution.
Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing
This comes after a 35-year-old non-Muslim woman was fined by the Kota Bharu Municipal Council (MPKB) for wearing “inappropriate” clothing” at her store in Kelantan.
Its president Rosnazli Amin cited Section 23(2)(b) of the Business and Industrial Trade By-Laws 2019, which stipulates that non-Muslim business owners and their non-Muslim employees must wear “decent clothes,” or if they are Muslim, cover their aurat (modesty).
READ MORE: Kelantan Says Non-Muslim Fined For Indecent Clothing Not New, Part Of Trade By-Laws
On the other hand, Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said non-muslims should dress modestly to protect their dignity as well as be respected by all religions and civilised nations.

They should not be so liberal that there is no shame like ‘senseless animals’ and dishonour, which are sweeping Western countries now.
Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang
These remarks were under a post titled “Minda Presiden Pas” on his official Facebook page on June 28.

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You Probably Haven’t Seen This World Famous Malaysian Freestyle Footballer’s Skills. It’s Time To Fix That

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The sight of someone deftly juggling a football with their feet while performing impressive acrobatics is probably something you’d expect to witness on the streets of Brazil.

Well, here’s a surprise for you – the much overlooked sport of freestyle football, sometimes called panna, has definitely been lighting up the streets of Malaysia!
Meet Muhamad Hazim bin Ahmad, aka Zeem Ahmad, an incredibly skilled Malaysian freestyle footballer who’s been making a name for himself overseas, but no one’s really heard of him here.
Credit: Zeem Ahmad
The 25-year-old freestyle footballer actually has quite a number of international fans. He is one of the few Asian faces at the 2016 World Street Soccer championship in Denmark.
He also represented Malaysia in Japan for the Panna Home Training Camp 2019 as a trainer for an international mix of budding freestylers.
Zeem tells TRP that he’s actually been to 8 countries to showcase his acrobatic footwork – including Vietnam, The Netherlands, Singapore, Czech Republic and Germany. He’s also amassed quite the international following for his skills.
Malaysian freestyle footballers in Denmark 2018.(Credit: Zeem Ahmad)
So what is freestyle football?
It’s hard to pin down what exactly is freestyle football, but it is both a sport and an art form which combines acrobatics, dexterity, music and of course, football tricks. It was made immensely popular by footballing legends Maradona and Ronaldinho in the 80s and 2000s.
In Malaysia, the sport-meets-art form has a close-knit group of dedicated performers who organise street shows, big performances and events.

It was through this grassroots effort that a 10-year-old Zeem got acquainted with freestyle football.
In 2006, I was actually on a family outing in Tasik Titiwangsa when I came across a freestyle performance. My brother and I were quite curious and it was amazing watching them do their tricks.Zeem Ahmad to TRP.
He began catching more and more street performances before seeking training for Dr. Freestyler Malaysia (Amy), one of the sport’s pioneers in Malaysia.
It took 4 years of intense training from Amy to master the basics of freestyle football before the young man began experimenting with his own moves – which paid off as evidenced by his international following.
A young Zeem in his early days of training freestyle football.(Credit: Zeem Ahmad)
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.
Zeem says that the sport isn’t officially recognised, so they usually face difficulties in finding sponsors or raising funds to participate in international shows and competitions.
But what to do? I just do shows, performances, events and even teach young people for a small fee. The money we make from these activities are used to travel abroad and compete for Malaysia.Zeem Ahmad to TRP.
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There is some good news though.
His jaw-dropping antics have actually begun making waves online locally when the 25-year-old shared a clip of his freestyling aboard the LRT on Twitter.
The 30-second clip posted on 1st September has amassed over 11,000 likes and retweets with several impressed Malaysians leaving supportive comments.
Kami tak main phone dalam LRT, kami main lain haha pic.twitter.com/5dniDUE2v0— ZeemAhmad (@zeemahmadfs) September 1, 2020
Zeem says that he’s quite pleased about that as he’s long been trying to get Malaysians interested in the sport.
Actually, my videos have gone viral before in the past. But it’s mostly people overseas who know who I am. But this is good, because usually in Malaysia, it takes going viral for something to be noticed.Zeem Ahmad to TRP.
Zeem representing Malaysia at the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA).(Credit: Zeem Ahmad)
With this newfound popularity, Zeem is spurred to quickly realise his vision to set up a freestyle football academy to train young kids.
He says he’s still looking for a location, and hopefully some sponsors, as the talented Malaysian is determined to pass his skills to a budding new generation.
I am often invited to teach freestyle football in Japan, but now I want to focus on young people in Malaysia. It’s a great opportunity for kids who aren’t academically inclined, but have great talent, because I believe that success can be found anywhere as long as you put in the work.Zeem Ahmad to TRP.
Zeem at thePanna Home Training Camp 2019 as a trainer.(Credit: Zeem Ahmad)
Catch Zeem’s spectacular freestyle footballing skills on Instagram (@zeemahmad) and YouTube (zeem ahmad).

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Neelofa Gives Away Nilofa Milk For Free, Netizens Come Up With Theories Why This Is Happening

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Serial entrepreneur Neelofa started her Nilofa flavoured milk business about three years ago. The company produced milk flavours such as chocolate, banana, mango and durian.

Recently, a Twitter user Zayed (@ZZulkifli) shared a TikTokk video showing a long line of cars outside a warehouse in Klang.
It turned out that everyone was queuing up to get free boxes of Nilofa milk so Zayed scored himself some of the drinks too.
Aku pun dapat susu nilofa ni. Aku rasa susu nilofa ni tak laku, manufacturing date 2020, expiry date 09/03/2022. Sebab tu dia sedekah je lah.Jujurnya, bila aku rasa susu perisa durian ni, tak rasa durian langsung. Rasa durian sintetik je. Susu perisa pisang dia pun out. pic.twitter.com/4PfjTdyA5S— ZaYeD ZulFikLi (@ZZulfikli) March 3, 2022
Zayed said maybe Neelofa’s milk products weren’t as popular as people thought because the milk was manufactured in 2020 and expires on 9 March 2022 with so much stock leftover.
Since the expiry date was so close, he believed that was why boxes of the milk were given away for free. Apparently, one box usually costs RM108.
He said the durian milk tasted synthetic and the banana milk didn’t taste good either.
Netizens said he was ungrateful
Some netizens criticised him for looking at the negative side of things when Neelofa was doing a good deed for giving away the milk without charge.
They told him that he shouldn’t have taken the drinks if he didn’t like the taste. The others also said the people voluntarily took the boxes of milk for free so it harmed no one.
In response, a netizen said people should still donate or perform charity by giving away items in good condition and not nearly expired products.
Dia bagi free sebab kalau nak lupus kan/buang lagi banyak makan cost sebenarnyaSo bagi free je laa. lagipun orang datang ambik sendiri.— Hanza Art 🇲🇾 (@az_hanza) March 3, 2022

Another netizen pointed out that a shelf life of two years is too long for milk and wondered what additives are put in the milk.
Someone else clarified that not all Nilofa milk expires on 9 March and believed that the durian flavour wasn’t popular so that was why it was given away for free.
Pasteurised milk had 2 to 3 weeks of shelf life, must be refrigerated.UHT milk lasts up to 1 year in aseptic packaging. No need to refrigerate.This milk lasted for 2 years? Idk what additive they put in it.— Diagoras (@ostrakismos4) March 4, 2022
Okay cuma nak bagitau tak semua expiry date 9/3. Ada nampak expiry date 16/3, 27/3 tapi yang pasti sama ada bulan ni atau bulan depan. Perisa durian ni nampak lah memang kurang sambutan berbanding perisa lain. Sebab tu perisa ni ja depa bagi free.— Nursabrina (@Nursabrina253) March 3, 2022

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“Artificial Hymen Blood” Are Real Things Sold Online To Turn Women Back To “Virgins”

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Many Malaysians are conservative and still subscribe to sexual abstinence until marriage. This mindset places emphasis on the concept of sexual virginity, especially for women. For many families, brides must be a virgin and give their ‘first time’ to their husbands after marriage. (Strangely enough, men seem to be exempt from this expectation.)

Many people also assume that a torn hymen after their first sexual penetration is a sure sign of a woman’s virginity, even though there is no real scientific basis for this assumption.
Hence, to prove a ‘virgin’ marriage, they will look to signs of bleeding that comes from the tearing of the hymen. (Hence, ‘popping the cherry’.)
Some family horror stories include checking the bedsheets for proof of bleeding.(Credit: StockSnap/Pixabay)
As such, there are now products available for purchase online… specifically to ensure the presence of ‘blood’ for the morning after.
A Shocking Find
At this point, nobody is particularly surprised to find discreet items being sold online. The relative anonymity of online purchases meant that Malaysians are more free to explore stuff that may be otherwise too shy to peruse in physical stores.
READ MORE: This ‘Makcik’ Left A Kinky Product Review On Shopee That Left Netizens Choking On Laughter
However, part of those discreet items of the sexual nature now include small sachets of artificial blood available for sale, specifically meant for users to “recreate the virgin experience”, further enforcing the idea of a torn hymen as a sign of virgnity.
The products come up after a quick search online on some of Malaysia’s most popular e-commerce platforms.

According to an initial report from mStar, the product was being sold online for just RM180.
The product should be inserted before sexual intercourse, during which it will break open and “bleed out” similar to the tearing of the hymen.
Other platforms also carry similar items at various prices, all promising the experience of a ‘virgin experience’.

Sure, it could be a kink to be enjoyed by consenting partners (we’re not here to judge!), but the emphasis on correlating blood from the tearing of the hymen with virginity is detrimental to women in particular.
The True Science Behind Hymens
The World Health Organization, among other scientific groups and organizations, have repeatedly cautioned against ‘virginity testing’, because no such thing exists.
The hymen is a fleshy, stretchy bit of tissue in the vagina. This tissue can be torn for a myriad of reasons, such as intense exercise. Sometimes, the hymen may not even tear during actual vaginal penetration, due to its stretch. Some women may not even be born with a hymen.
As such, the tearing of the hymen as a proof of virginity is flawed and places unneccesary stress on women to upkeep this damaging notion or risk being negatively preceived.
These kind of products are not new, and have been sold online (and offline!) for years. Yet perhaps one day they may no longer be need to fake virginities for the sake of an archaic belief anymore.

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Mother’s Complaint Of Son Getting Poor Attention At Kelantan Hospital Goes Viral

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Recently, a government hospital in Kelantan went viral after the mother of a patient made allegations of poor service in a Facebook post concerning an incident that happened at Hospital Pasir Mas on 14 January 2023.

Azimah Abdullah Zawawi posted a lengthy complaint about how her 16-year-old son who suffered facial injuries from a motorcycle accident had to wait for six hours in a wheelchair in the emergency zone of Pasir Mas Hospital (HPM) instead of a hospital bed. He had blood on his face, was vomiting and appeared very weak at the time.
They were brought to the district dental clinic for the officer there to stitch his mouth.
“I’ll stitch up what I can, yaa,” said the officer there and her son was allegedly left there with his mouth open for 30-40 minutes, unattended.
Denied admission
After the stitch, the boy was referred back to the Emergency Department (ED) and the doctor gave Azimah a note saying these are the symptoms that she should look out for. The doctor was discharging him and told that they could refer their son to Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital (HRPZ) tomorrow morning for further treatment.
Worried about the condition of her son, Azimah asked if her son could be admitted but the ED doctor denied her request, stating that the beds were full. She also asked if they could be referred that same night to HRPZ but were allegedly declined, with the same excuse saying the beds were full.
The doctor even said, “I’m tired… I have a lot more patients to tend to… I have a lot of work…”.
Brought him to HUSM
Disappointed, Azimah and her husband took their son to another hospital that same night, worried about his condition.
At the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital (HUSM), their son was straight away placed in the yellow zone. An officer had to ask for permission to open the stitches on his mouth, claiming it was poorly done. They also cleaned some wounds on his stomach that the earlier doctor allegedly missed.
Properly diagnosed this time, it turns out that their son had a broken chin and a fracture in his face.
Azimah wondered why the ED doctor decided to discharge her son when he was indeed in desperate need of medical attention at that time.
Azimah’s post on Facebook had 3,500 shares while the patient’s cousin’s tweet of the case had 1.7 M views and 5,000 retweets on Twitter.

Netizens chime in with their own complaints
The Facebook post saw many people sharing their experiences at the same hospital.
Many who commented agreed with the mother airing her grouses on social media, with some alleging their previous complaints had no effect.
“My sister-in-law faced the same incident in this hospital. I support you complaining about this on this channel. I pity those who can’t voice out their struggle and just had to face the bad service from this hospital. I hope your actions will not only defend the fate of your son but also defend the fate of those people who have been through this exact journey.”

Some even shared their own personal stories in the comments section of Azimah’s, State Department’s and MOH’s Facebook posts.
“This is the only hospital I ever wrote a complaint on and submitted it in the Complaint Box. I wrote about their staff 8 years ago. I’ve been to a lot of places in Malaysia (Seremban, Tanjung Malim, Skudai, Batu Pahat) and have never felt the need to complain about any of the other hospitals I’ve been to. I hope this situation will improve.”

“This has been going on for ages. My late mother was once treated in this hospital. They only put her on IV and did nothing else. They then transferred her to the HRPZ hospital after quite a while and the doctor there told me there was actually internal bleeding in my mother’s head. It was too late then and she suffered a stroke already.”

“This is not a matter of miscommunication, but a matter of problematic staff and doctors at Lati Hospital (another name used to refer to the Pasir Mas Hospital). My mom had dengue one time and I took her there. They told me to go back home. When I took her to another nearby hospital in Kota Bharu, my mom was straight away admitted to the Red Zone. I hope MOH will investigate thoroughly on this matter.”

Some think this is because of understaffing
Some commenters think that the doctors were misunderstood. It’s not their fault, but rather the management’s fault for having an understaffed hospital.
“My husband worked in the emergency zone at HPM once and decided to quit. You should not blame the doctor, you should blame the higher-ups. The doctors work like zombies.”

Other commenters think the family is blowing this out of proportion and that they didn’t fully understand the doctor’s job scope there.
Doktor dekat kecemasan yg encik jumpa takde hak untuk masuk kan pesakit dalam wad. Doktor in charge wad adalah doktor yg berlainan. Most likely doktor in charge ward yg reject case tapi doktor kat kecemasan yg disalahkan. Temujanji esok hari tu pun yg tentukan doktor bahagian— https://t.co/l5efHAifM1— Aa (@syarcastic) January 17, 2023
Another user thinks that if they want better service, they should’ve taken their son to a private hospital instead.

State Health Department blames communication problems
Kelantan State Health Department director Dr Zaini Hussin, in a statement yesterday said they were concerned with the situation and had initiated an investigation.
“JKN Kelantan finds several aspects that need attention such as communication problems which resulted in the complaint.
“Therefore, Pasir Mas Hospital will conduct an ongoing investigation and consultation with all parties involved, including patients and families.
“The Kelantan State Health Department takes this incident seriously and will take comprehensive action to ensure the delivery of high-quality healthcare that prioritizes the customer by emphasizing professionalism and caring in line with the mission and vision of the Ministry of Health.”

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Kuching Police Helped A Mother Give Birth At Roadblock

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A woman in Samarahan, Kuching managed to safely give birth to a baby girl in a car with the help of two female police officers from the Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD).

They were on duty to guard a roadblock located at the Kuching – Samarahan Expressway, when the incident happened.
As reported by Harian Metro, the incident happened at 11.50pm, when the 26-year-old woman from Kampung Semera Ulu, Asajaya along with her 28-year-old husband were caught in the traffic before the roadblock while on their way to Sarawak General Hospital.
Lance Corporal Noor Fatihah Azelam, 27, was quoted saying she was on duty to man the roadblock from 4pm to 12 midnight but rushed to help after being informed by a man that his wife wanted to give birth.
After approaching the car, I saw that the woman had given birth and I helped untie the umbilical cord that was wrapped around the baby’s neck.Lance Corporal Noor Fatihah Azelam via Harian Metro
She also said that her colleague, Corporal Perakson Jennie, 40, was also present, and was the one who covered the baby with a towel.
Meanwhile, Samarahan District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Sudirman Kram said that the woman’s husband, who was in a state of panic, continued to drive towards roadblock to seek help.
Our officer found that the woman was giving birth and helped in the birth of the baby. Coincidentally, another officer who was reporting for duty also helped to cover the baby with the towel that she broughtSamarahan District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Sudirman Kram via Facebook
He said the baby and his mother were then taken to Sarawak General Hospital for further treatment.
The incident was also posted online by Facebook user Affy Johari who applauded the officers and said that the baby is safe.

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Huaweiâ€™s online IT fair is a dream come true for sale-loving Malaysians

Weâ€™re getting a headache with US and Chinaâ€™s Ross & Rachel-type relationship, but the good news is that US has allowed its companies to sell their equipment to Huawei again.

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The drama has certainly affected the Chinese tech companyâ€™s sales, but theyâ€™re not going away without a fight, guys.
To bring Malaysians back into their loving arms, Huawei is employing a powerful technique that no true Malaysian can resist.

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Thatâ€™s right! Every Malaysian LOVES a good deal and Huawei is giving us just that with their online IT fair loaded full of deals, discounts and prizes.
Since weâ€™re always on the lookout for a good deal too (no joke, weâ€™re secretly aunties inside), weâ€™ve summarised the best offers of the sale:
Free additional 1-year warranty
Buy a phone, 2 years warranty. Settle.

Picture Credit: Make A Meme

Yep, instead of the usual 1-year Huawei warranty, you get another year of protection on selected gadgets including the P30 series, Mate20 series and Nova4 series.
Ridiculous discounts on phones
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Mate20 Pro is RM2599, P30 Pro is RM3399, nova 4 is RM1699..Those prices arenâ€™t bad wei!
Daily flash deals on gadgets
Besides the phone discounts, the Huawei gadgets are also on
sale in special daily deals.
So if youâ€™re looking for a new laptop or smartwatch, keep an eye out on the day of the deal and get it!

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Free gifts & prizes
No need to ask, â€œGot free gift ah?â€ because got lah.
Stuff being given away with purchases include wireless
charging case, smartwatch, Bluetooth earphones and backpacks.

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Thereâ€™s also a RM20 voucher you can get just by clicking on
it and a wheel of fortune filled with goodies including a RM1,000 voucher!

Original Image via Sam Acoi/YouTube

Note: Various attempts by the writer to score the voucher has failed, but SHE.WILL.PRESERVERE.
FYI the Huawei online IT fair is on their online official store (HERE). You also have only a week to go on a shopping spree as the fair ends on the 8th of July.
Goodbye, budget. Hello, new phone!

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Ps: This isn’t a sponsored post, we just really really love a sale


No News On Vinosiny’s Death 9 Months Later, Here’s What We Know So Far

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A 21-year-old accounting student of Universiti Utara Malaysia, S Vinosiny, allegedly died from electrocution in her hostel in Sintok, Kedah, on 21 May 2022.

Now 9 months later, her family still hasn’t heard any conclusive news regarding the investigation into her death.
The family’s lawyer M Manoharan said they would be filing a civil suit against the university, government, police, and the attorney-general to seek damages for an alleged inquest held without the family’s knowledge, Free Malaysia Today reported.
Vinosiny’s father, R Sivakumar, allegedly received a letter from the Alor Setar Sessions Court dated 1 February 2023 which stated the cause of death was a result of an accident caused by electrocution.
It’s alleged that the conclusion was made after the case was referred to the coroner’s court and the family was not informed about the inquest.
I have never heard of an inquest being carried out and concluded without proper investigation and without calling witnesses. This is shocking and disturbing.Lawyer M Manoharan
The family had requested the inquest proceeding notes and other related documents, which they would study before proceeding with the lawsuit.
Vinosiny’s father, R Sivakumar, standing with lawyer M Manoharan. Image: TRP File
During the Dewan Rakyat meeting today, Klang MP V Ganabatirau asked for an update about the case.
Higher Education Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the police investigation was still ongoing and the ministry has not been updated and as such, he could not comment further.
Manoharan accused Khaled of being naïve and ignorant, questioning how could the police investigation still be ongoing when it seems like the inquest had already been completed.
What do we know so far up til now?
On 21 May 2022, S Vinosiny was found dead in her hostel room. The university was allegedly vague with the details during a call with her father which aroused his suspicions.
It didn’t help when the university issued a gag order on 27 May to ban students from speaking publicly or organising any form of events about Vinosiny’s death as the investigation was ongoing at the time.
The university threatened to take disciplinary action against students who broke the rule. The gag order was criticised by many and was seen as an attempt to silence students.
On 31 May, the university apologised to the family and promised to work with them to uncover the truth of the matter.
READ MORE: UUM Issues Gag Order On Students, Promises No Cover-Up In Vinosiny’s Death
READ MORE: Vinosiny’s Family Still Hasn’t Received Answers To Her Death Five Months Later
Fast forward to February 2023, the family claimed that they didn’t receive conclusive news of the police investigation, only to find out about an inquest that had been already completed without their knowledge.

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M’sian Rotary Club Raises RM150,000 For Orphans And Handicapped Children

Malaysians are quick to point fingers at others when it comes to responsibility.
Just look at the response of our citizens when polio, the incurable virus, returned to Malaysian shores.
“The government should do something about it!” “Why isn’t anyone helping the needy?” “Why isn’t the government making people vaccinate for polio?”
Even though the government is doing their best to ensure the best living condition for everyone, there are still ways for us everyday Malaysians to provide a helping hand and give aid to those in need.
 The Rotary National Chair gives a child oral polio vaccine, protecting her against the virus for life.(Credit: WHO Pakistan)
The Rotary Club of Ampang, a local branch of Rotary International, is an example of providing humanitarian aid where it is most needed.
The club raised over RM150,000 was raised in a span of a month. Around RM10,000 was donated to the global End Polio initiative, while the remainder RM140,000 is used to support local charity homes and children-in-need.
Yayasan Sunbeams Home, Sunteck Handicapped Welfare Home, and Klang Ekliptik Children’s Center were chosen to receive this aid.
“We evaluate the charity homes in Malaysia and prioritize those with urgent needs.”Rotary Club of Ampang President Kevin Lee to TRP
Yayasan Sunbeams Home is a haven for displaced, abused, and neglected children of single-parents. There is a total of 132 children consisting of boys and girls of all races.
Sunteck Handicapped Welfare Home takes in disabled children with autism, congenital neurological disorder, muscle atrophy, Down’s Syndrome, and ADHD.
The handicapped children lead particularly difficult lives and need constant care.(Credit: Rotary Club of Ampang)
Klang Ekplitik Children’s Center is a welfare home for handicapped as well as disabled children.
Almost all the children in these homes are in dire need of care such as physiotherapy and education in a special school. The charity homes also require house repairs and maintenance to upkeep the care of the children.
How often do you see the handicapped on the streets?(Credit: Rotary Club of Ampang)
In the short-term, Rotary Club of Ampang is providing assistance to these homes to meet their urgent needs.
“However, in the long-term, we hope to make arrangements with doctors to visit the homes and conduct checkups regularly. A lot of these children require additional medical care and physiotherapy. Doing it just one time is not good enough: there should be longer term solutions.”Rotary Club of Ampang President Kevin Lee to TRP
Of course, even if you are not part of a humanitarian organization, there is plenty of Malaysian charities that need your help and support.
Whether it’s volunteering at an animal shelter, donating money to orphanages, or providing the homeless with food, there is always some good that you can do to add joy into the world.
Inspired? Start your charitable journey with our quick and easy list of Malaysian charities here!

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