Russian YouTuber complains about bilingual Malaysian tweets, gets roasted by Twitterjaya

In Malaysia, the English language is taught all the way from primary school right up until university. In fact, Malaysia is the top third country with the highest English proficiency in Southeast Asia.
Many Malaysians, especially those living in urban areas, can speak English really well. In fact, more often than not, we are bilingual (if not trilingual or quadrilingual considering many of us are also proficient in either Mandarin, Cantonese, or Tamil, too.)
So, it’s absolutely normal to hear us switch between any of these languages during conversations and when writing online.

On the wall in my local Malaysian cafe @rotiking2 :
This (typical, slang) sentence means â€˜Hey Mate, Eating in or takeaway?â€™ using 4 different languages. Tamil, English, Malay & Mandarin.
Itâ€™s lovely when cultures get along. pic.twitter.com/91umqDRaU0
â€” James Wong (@Botanygeek) November 15, 2018

However, it appears that our practice of bahasa rojak has left quite a number of foreigners completely confused when reading our tweets and comments online.
Russian YouTuber and Twitter user, @roman_nfkrz recently expressed this frustration in a funny little tweet.

Accidentally stumbling across malaysian or indonesian twitter is weird af, theyâ€™re speaking english and then mid sentence they just go bhek somyg zjyrb tkdifys tkdlgk sgahf glfowf fodgfk afrbdisk kgo wcqxa mfbsa jglh sfagqjf ahr
â€” NFKRZ 🇷🇺 (@roman_nfkrz) July 5, 2019

Obviously, Twitterjaya didnâ€™t miss a beat.

yo i feel attacked plez dlete tapi kenapa kau kisah roman HAHAHAHA tak sangka kau mention negara aku uhukz anywho thnks 4 comin to my tedTalk
â€” arissa’s tinder profile (@spicyflex1) July 5, 2019

“Yo, I feel attacked. Please delete. But why do you care Roman? HAHAHAHA I did not expect you to mention my country. Anyway, thanks for coming to my TedTalk.”

I know right? I have a though time deciphering depa ni dok cakap apa jugak. Sat lagi tetiba speaking utagha, pastu dok ghoyak klate la apa suma. Tu belum lagi keluaq bahasa sarawak pening na palak tok eh ke loghat sabah aduh palui ini
â€” 💎✨💖 (@aymeemin) July 8, 2019

“I know right? I have a tough time deciphering what they are saying as well. One minute they’re speaking in with the Northern dialects then they switch to the Kelantanese dialect. That’s not counting the Sarawak language. It makes…(?????????)”

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Code mixing and code switching are sexy! Monolinguals can never
Nikmat tau guna bahasa campur2. Nak maki? guna mother tongue. Nak converse? rojak. Hotel? Trivago
â€” Tutu kitty (@thatprancingcat) July 8, 2019

“Code mixing and code switching are sexy! Monolinguals can never. It is so satisfying to mix languages while speaking. Want to scold someone? Use your mother tongue. Want to converse? Use mixed language. Hotel? Trivago.”

Standard lah Roman. Bukan Twitter Malaysia lah kalo xde macamtu…
How we type is kinda how we speak really.
â€” Knight Rays (@KRays78) July 5, 2019

“That’s the standard, Roman. It’s not Malaysian Twitter without it. How we type is kinda how we speak really.”
Twitterjaya also pointed out that we relate to this confusion when reading tweets by Indonesians and Filipinos too.

But still nothing can top filipino twitter, they have the most interesting opening tweet in english then suddenly the rest of the story changed into tagalog like a cliffhanger
â€” Khansa S. (@khansabiila) July 7, 2019

Honey that is what Malaysians feel when we met Filipino’s twitter. They started a thread with an English title yet the whole content is mixed with Tagalog 😂😂
â€” nasa (@_naddddzirah) July 7, 2019

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Meanwhile, Twitter users from Indonesia replied by flexing their ability to speak in multiple languages (Although, we have to admit that we have no idea what they’re saying)

Wait until Indonesian nganggo our trilingual or bahkan quadrilingual skill. Sampe ngelu mocone baca tulisan tiba-tiba ganti bahasa in the midst sentence. Kapok tu un connard…
â€” ZÌ¶.Ì¶EÌ¶.Ì¶DÌ¶ (@AlcyoneGuyZ) July 7, 2019

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we have several languages up on our belt jadi kita cuma ketik whatever language comes up pas lagi ngetwit, biar kepala ga sakit cuma gara2 one language fights with the others in our head
â€” ë·” (@zwolftenaugust) July 6, 2019

And then Twitter users from other countries chimed in with their own experiences with people mixing languages.

India is worse. They switch from Hindi, to English, to Bengali, and then to Punjabi before the sentence even finishes.
â€” LePetitChef(lol) (@noble_nicholas) July 5, 2019

Same with filipino, they be tweetin in english tas biglang kung wala ka nang maintinidhan kung wala ka nang makapitan, kapit ka saakin kumapit ka saakin
â€” ram (@catgoesarf) July 5, 2019

I know what you mean veo lo mismo entre los hispanos and I dont get why they do that like perdon pero me estan confundiendo
â€” weenie 😔 (@NoahbodysArt) July 5, 2019

It’s our invented net language 😂😂😂 bas 3al twitter ba3da mna ma3rofe la2no l3arb ( 5osestn lebanese ) bysta3mloha 2ktar shi 3al What’s Up hone mnktob bl Eng 2ktar 😂😂😂😂 2aw ymkn bas 2nah 😅 la2no ma b3rf 7ada 3arbe, all my matuals are not Lebanese
â€” NU’EST_(L.O./\.E) (@hawraa_komiko) July 7, 2019

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Is it just us or does it seem like most countries with an official language other than English are more likely able to mix their mother tongue with the widely spoken language?


Refugees Help Clean Up Malaysians’ Flooded Homes

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Refugee volunteers took part in cleaning up neighbourhoods that were devastated by recent floods that killed at least 46 people.

Syrian refugee Omar Alkhammash, organiser of one of the volunteer groups, said hundreds of refugees volunteered to help in worst-affected areas in Klang Valley after seeing the destruction on social media.
The refugees, together with the locals collected debris and repaired buildings, said Omar.
There are many refugees in Malaysia and we are one with the locals in good and bad times.Refugee volunteers organiser Omar Alkhammash to TRP on their assistance to Malaysians.
Locals and refugees work hand in hand to clean up the floods. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Omar added that the destruction left behind by the floods made him feel like he was back in Syria, a country that had been ravaged by civil war for 10 years and still going on.
Indeed, most of the refugee volunteers arrived in Malaysia many years ago, fleeing war and poverty.
Malaysia, on its part, had been accepting many refugees and migrants over the decades.
Sea of mud: A refugee working hard to clean up a flooded area in Cheras. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Spirit Of Togetherness
The refugees also worked with elected representatives, including Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming.
Ong, who coordinated for Malaysians from other states to come and help in Klang Valley, said the refugees feel the same as Malaysians do.
The former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry noted that the refugees have enough worries of their own, but they are here to help and work hand-in-hand with the Malaysians in order to repair everything.
Many houses of the locals were destroyed, and so are the places where many refugees seek shelter.Bangi MP Dr Ong Kian Ming on the joint effort between locals and refugees

A Kindred Spirit
Another refugee, Hasan Rashid, said the refugees want to bring hope to Malaysians who are suffering from loss and destruction after the floods.
Hasan, who is a Rohingya from Rakhine, Myanmar, said the refugees draw on their experience with catastrophes in their homeland.
A rescue boat approaching a home in Taman Sri Muda when it was still flooded. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
What we knew of Malaysia is that it was very organised, very nice, very green. And then here in the catastrophe area I felt like I’m back in my homeland. We felt like this cannot be happening and so we decided to do something.Rohingya refugee Hasan Rashid to TRP on his experience.
READ MORE: Foreigners Take A Bus From Puchong To Help Local Flood Victims Clean Up
Cheras resident Razali Aksah, whose house was damaged in the floods, commended the refugees for their hardiness.
They are very fast and hardworking and full of ideas as to how to repair things.Razali Aksah to TRP on the assistance given by refugees.
Ong Kian Ming (centre) with Razali Aksah (second from right) and some of the refugees volunteers and locals. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
 A Muddy Awakening
The floods have shaken up the political agenda before a national election due latest by 2022, raising uncomfortable questions about why the nation’s capital and its most developed state were caught flat-footed.
READ MORE: Are Politicians Fooling Themselves Into Believing Their Own Spin?
Many Malaysians especially netizens believe that federal policymakers should have done more to protect communities from flooding.
Chief among the complaints are the slow response from authorities.
READ MORE: Taman Sri Muda Folks Helpless For Two Days: Residents Said There’s No Rescue Despite 999 Calls
MUDA volunteers cleaning up homes in Taman Sri Muda. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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If Your Daily Work Commute Involves Interstate Travelling, You Should Get A Letter From Your Company

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While many previous restrictions have been loosened with the start of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), it seems that some rules are making Malaysians more confused.
There’s one particular question thatâ€™s been on our minds, and apparently on the minds of our readers: Is it considered interstate travel if your daily commute to work requires you to cross state lines?

The answer is: Yes.
However, unlike those travelling across states for emergencies, or to return to or from their kampung, employees who travel between states to attend work donâ€™t need to apply for interstate travel through the Gerak Malaysia app.
According to a source familiar with the matter who explained the issue to TRP,  if you get stopped at a roadblock while crossing state lines to go to work, you’ll need to show the police a letter from your employer.
Therefore, it might be wise to request that your employer issue you a letter confirming your employment and your reason to travel for you to use at police roadblocks.
Whether you live in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, and work in Kulim, Kedah. Or, you live in Selangor and work in KL. Or even if you live in Selangor, work in Selangor, but for some reason need to drive through KL during your commute, this rule still applies to you.
Again, we’d like to reiterate that the application for interstate travel through the Gerak Malaysia app is specifically for those who need to cross state lines for emergency situations or for those who got stuck in their hometowns during the MCO and need to return home.
In contrast, for those who need to cross state lines on a daily basis to go to their office, you’ll need a letter from your employer.

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After controversies, Tabung Haji reports RM440 mil net profit

Despite the controversy that surrounded Tabung Haji (TH) earlier this year, it has risen to the challenge by making a net profit of RM440 million in the first quarter of this year alone.
This was just as promised by Deputy Minister in the Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Islamic Affairs) Fuziah Salleh a while back.

TH continues to expect an increase in the following quarters as well.
Especially with the issuance of sukuk, which is an Islamic financial certificate, very similar to a bond in the Western financing terms but without the riba or interest.
TH is anticipating a return of almost RM800 million a year through sukuk by Urursharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd.
Besides that, the total number of depositors have increased to 9.3 million in the first quarter of 2019 with 91,000 new savings accounts opened.
Along with this, there is about RM4.3 billion new savings deposited into TH this first quarter.

Source via:1. Bernama, May 13, 2019 (TH posts Q1 net profit of RM440 mln on stronger financial position) 2. Bernama, April 8, 2019 (Tabung Haji back on track – Fuziah) 3. Bernama, March 21, 2019 (Tabung Haji confident of winning depositors’ trust)


DAP Fundraising Campaign For Lim Guan Eng Raises A Total Of RM3.9M

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In just one week, the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) fundraising campaign for Lim Guan Eng called “Solidarity with Lim Guan Eng” has raised a total of RM3.947 million.

What you need to know: The crowdsourcing effort which ended at midnight yesterday was organised by the party to help its secretary-general post bail in his three graft charges.
DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua, who is also Damansara MP, said that as stated during the campaign launch, all the funds raised will be used for Lim’s bail, while any amount remaining will be set aside for the next general election.
Who said what: In the statement released today, Tony Pua expressed his gratitude to all donors, calling the response “incredible” and “exceeding all expectations”.
Hundreds of thousands of Malaysian of all races have responded overwhelmingly to join the campaign raising an incredible total of RM 3.947 million as the campaign ended yesterday midnight.Tony Pua via Malay Mail
How it got here: Last Friday at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court, Lim faced a charge for soliciting a bribe related to the undersea tunnel project under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
Yesterday, at the Butterworth Sessions Court, he was charged with abuse of power to obtain the gratification of RM3.3 million in relation to the same project under Section 23(1) of the same act.
Lim was also charged with using his position as the Penang chief minister to obtain the gratification of RM372,009.00 for his wife, while businesswoman Phang Li Koon was charged with abetting him.
Read more:Final tally for Guan Eng bail fund is RM3.947m (Malay Mail)

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[Updated] Perak Woman Calls Cops On Pizza Hut Over Broken Oven

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A viral video of a woman screaming at a local Pizza Hut in Kampar, Perak is making its usual rounds on social media.

At less than a minute long, the clip captured the scene in which three of the store’s employees were confronted by a woman behind the camera who apparently wanted to know why they had no pizzas for sale that day.
“I’m speaking to you politely, our oven is broken,” said the female employee in the video who was standing behind the counter with two other male and female co-workers.
The worker went on to explain that their oven had been out of order since the day before after lightning had struck the building.
The lady behind the camera, however, was not too pleased with the answer provided by the staff and continued with her line of questioning.
The female staff, on the other hand, can be seen trying to keep her cool in the presence of the yelling customer before her co-worker appeared to take her away.

It is believed that the video was originally made and published by another social media user on Facebook – sharing her complaints and accusing the store of lying to her.
According to a series of postings on her wall, the woman allegedly went to visit the store on 31 August between 11am and noon, and found the restaurant’s front door to be closed.
Based on her writings, the lady appeared dissatisfied by the claims that the store’s oven was broken and the fact that she was not allowed to order anything else off the menu.
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It’s understood that the lady somehow ran into police officers outside the store and had even made a call to the police station to investigate the problem.
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Though it is unclear how the actual situation was resolved, the lady did share that she finally received her box of delicious-looking pizza from the store later that evening.
(Credit: Facebook)
Doing some digging of their own, netizens later discovered that the lady in the video was supposedly a PhD Doctor and a lecturer working for a local Perak university.
According to Kosmo, netizens also identified the woman to allegedly be a person with disabilities (OKU).

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Vivo V21 Review: Your Next Phone If You Really, Really Like Taking Selfies

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Vivo recently came out with the V21, a phone that takes aim at those who like to take a lot of selfies.

Coming in at RM1,599, it sits in a particularly fierce territory of the market with many manufacturers releasing their phones under a similar price range.
But, is a selfie camera really enough to entice you to get this phone? Let’s find out.
The phone looks pretty good on the back too, so when you’re taking pictures of other people at least they’ll be looking towards you. (Credit: TRP)
A phone catered to selfie enthusiasts
As advertised by the company, the V21’s main selling point has to be its selfie camera with tonnes of options for you to play with such as adjusting brightness all the way, to toning your cheeks.
And apparently, having nifty software tricks is not enough for the Chinese manufacturer as the phone is also fitted with – wait for it – two built-in flashlights which the company calls Dual Selfie Spotlight located on the front of the phone.
You know, just in case you’re in a really, really, dark room and thought that this might be the best time to take a selfie.
Credit: TRP
The V21 can even guide you on how to take a good selfie – complete with outlines showing you how to pose and take the shot.
The back camera is pretty good too if you’re under good sunlight and it has three different lenses for you to choose from.

It feels good in the hand and it’s pretty too
Although this phone has a screen size of 6.44 inches, the phone actually feels good in the hand and isn’t super huge thanks to a design that stretches the panel out to the edge of the phone.
If you’re a bit conservative and want your phone to blend in the background, there’s the Dusk Blue colour option, but if you want it to get everyone’s attention including your own, there’s also Sunset Dazzle which is a real looker.
The colours on the body of the phone shift when you look at it from different angles which might entice some folks who want their phone to have a slightly funkier colour palette rather than having it just plain old black or white.
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All day phone
The Vivo V21 has quite a slim profile but don’t think that it’s not beefed up in the battery department because the phone can last you a full day even if you’re consuming a lot of content.
There’s also the option of fast charging if you manage to drain that big battery and they’re not messing about. It’s actually possible to get this thing from 0 to roughly above 50% within half an hour.
Credit: TRP
Not really a gaming phone
The phone might tick many boxes but gaming is not one of them.
Yes, you can play graphic intensive games like COD Mobile or PUBG Mobile, but I noticed that the V21 doesn’t allow you to max out the settings, which might be a dealbreaker for some but if you’re playing casual games, it will work just fine.
Should you get the V21?
It’s a great phone if you’re someone who likes to take a lot of selfies as this where the phone truly shines. Literally.
There are not many phones that can say that they have one, let alone two flashes for the front camera and the amount of options is great for those who want to tweak their selfies.
Apart from the front camera, the V21 is also capable in other areas such as having a great screen for watching stuff like YouTube or Netflix, a pretty design, and also a large battery with the option of fast charging that borders on ridiculous.
The Vivo V21 is an affordable package and that not only looks good, but it feels good to use too.
Credit: TRP

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Minister: Employers Cannot Force Staff To Quarantine After Interstate Travel

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Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says that employers cannot force their employees to use allocated annual leave, or force them to take unpaid leave, in order to adhere to any 14-day quarantine required by the employer.
Speaking to reporters at the daily Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) briefing today, the Senior Minister said that employers also cannot force workers who’ve recently embarked on interstate travel to undergo 14-days quarantine and consider that as annual leave or unpaid leave.
He says those who have permission from the police to embark on interstate travel do not need to undergo any quarantine, adding that employers who are directing employees to do so are not following the SOP (standard operating procedure) released by the National Security Council (MKN).
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).(Credit: Facebook/Ismail Sabri Yaakob)
They’re making up their own rules. It is wrong that they’re forcing workers to quarantine for 14 days, and that 14 days are considered unpaid leave. The employer’s actions are wrong.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).
Employers can’t force employees to take annual leave
Under Section 60E(1) of the Employment Act 1955, Malaysian workers are entitled to annual paid leaves. The amount of days depends on how long you’ve been working in the company.
Annual leave entitlement as described in the Employment Act 1955.(Credit: Attorney General’s Chambers Official Portal)
According to the Human Resources Ministry, employers cannot compel employees to take annual leave, as the annual leave is taken at the discretion and at the request of the employee.
Workers who are forced to quarantine by the employer without pay or forced as annual leave can lodge a complaint at the nearest Department of Labour Branch (HERE).
Otherwise, it could be time to set up and register a workplace union to better protect your rights and improve working conditions.

Your Boss Can’t Force You To Take Annual Leave For Coronavirus Quarantine

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Sabah mum breaks barriers as state’s FIRST Female Fire Station Chief

Malaysian women are famously known to break the barriers and spearhead change, like our first woman Deputy Prime Minister to the first female Chief Justice.
Now we have Agustavia Joe Guasi, a 37-year-old mother of four, who was just promoted to Sabahâ€™s FIRST Female Fire Station Chief.
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Agustavia â€˜stumbledâ€™ upon the call to be a firefighter 18 years ago when she just wanted to be a woman of career.
According to her, it was through sheer luck that she got promoted to head her own fire station.

â€œAs a senior officer, I am now responsible for ensuring that those under me execute their duties according to procedure,â€
Agustavia to FMT
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Initially, she joined the force simply because there was an opening.

â€œ(I) Didnâ€™t know the task of a firefighter, (I) only knew that firemen put out fires and rescue people from road traffic accidents.”
Agustavia to Bernama
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Agustavia was first recruited back in 2001 when she underwent training with the Fire & Rescue Services.
She was then absorbed into various departments of the Fire & Rescue Services, and over the years, grew to love the job.

â€œIt feels right with my soul.â€
Agustavia to FMT
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She has even joined multiple rescue missions.
Agustavia has helped in earthquakes and droughts of Gunung Kinabalu and Papar respectively.
This strong woman who came from a remote village in the foothills of the Crocker Range hopes to inspire others, especially women to become firefighters too.
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Being a mother of 4, she realises her role as a mother is very important too. However, some sacrifices need to be made to make way for her duties.
Agustavia strongly feels that she can do it with help from many parties.

â€œI will have encouragement and support from my state director, deputy director and other station chiefs who will motivate me to do my best.â€
Agustavia to FMT

On August 1, when she was officially appointed as Chief of Lintas Fire Station(Pic Credit: Bernama)

Agustavia is currently gearing herself to accomplish this mission by pursuing a Bachelors degree in Public Administration through a long-distance programme by University Utara Malaysia.
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We at TRP wish her all the best for her future endeavours!


9 Romantic Restaurants For An Unforgettable Valentine’s In Klang Valley

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For those who celebrate Valentine’s Day, are you still figuring out where to take your date? No worries, we got you!

READ MORE: Valentine’s Day: The Bizarre History Behind The Day Of Romance
But do note that all these restaurants need prior booking to dine in on the special day. It’s a popular day after all.
Here’s a list of a few restaurants in the Klang Valley that offer special Valentine’s Day meals.
1. Dining In The Dark
Fancy a romantic dinner with your partner in the dark? It can’t get more romantic and unique than this. You won’t know what you’ll be served until you’ve eaten it all. This restaurant’s concept encourages you to fully explore the flavours, aroma and textures of their food with all of your senses except sight.
The deprivation of one sense is said to heighten the rest, such as taste and smell. (Perhaps this is also the same concept behind closing your eyes when kissing?)
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For this Valentine’s Day, they’re doing a ‘Romance In The Dark’ session on February 14 where they’ll indulge you with a 4-course meal. You can also go there on a regular day just to challenge yourself to something unique. Additionally, they are pork-free but do serve alcoholic beverages.
Operation Hours: 6 pm – 11 pm (Tuesday – Sunday)
Price: RM188++ per pax
Place: 50A, Changkat Bukit Bintang 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2. The Lounge @ Hilton
If you want a light but delicious meal, The Lounge is the perfect place to go for a high tea session. The Hilton KL’s Patisserie team will serve you chocolate-inspired sweet and savoury treats for a lavish tea time meal with your partner.
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This Valentine’s Day, they’re offering a high tea set called ‘In The Mood For Chocolate’ available from 11-14 February. What better way to celebrate your loved one by serenading them with chocolates, right? They’re of course pork-free but do serve alcohol.
Operation Hours: 8 am – 10.30 pm (Daily)
Price: RM118 per pax
Place: Lobby level, 3, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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3. Maria’s Steakhouse
If you want a hearty meal with your loved one, try the juicy meats at Maria’s Steakhouse. They have four outlets in the Klang Valley so you wont worry about running out of tables this Valentine’s Day.
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Their Valentine’s Day menu features their signature steaks and also decadent desserts made specially for The Day. Their special menu will be available from 11th to 15th February. Futhermore, they serve alcohol but are pork-free.
Operation Hours: 10 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Price: From RM149++ per pax
Place: Maria’s Signature, Lot 157, First Floor, Suria KLCC Shopping Centre, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur (next to Godiva, opposite Atmos)
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4. Secrets of Louisiana
Ever tried Cajun and Creole food? Well, feast yourselves on American Cajun cuisine near the mesmerizing Kelana Jaya lakeside. This pork-free but alcohol serving restaurant have various kinds of seatings from glasshouse tables to tables overseeing the view of the lake.
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Only on Valentine’s Day, they’re serving a 4-course set menu in two slots from 5.30 pm to 11pm. However, as this is a limited deal, you would have to book with a deposit first to secure your table. Apart from that, they have Valentine’s ballons and decoration to boot.
Operation Hours: 11am – 11 pm (Daily)
Price: From RM139++ per pax
Place: D01-01, Jalan SS7/13A, Plaza Kelana Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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5. Roofino Skydining & Bar
Wanna dine in at a rooftop setting overseing the captivating lights of Kuala Lumpur? You can enjoy them at Roofino Skydining from the 34th floor of KL Trillion.
(Credit: Roofino Skydining / Facebook)
From the 13th to the 14th of February, they will be offering a limited Valentine’s package for lovebirds due to popular demands. Do book early as spaces are limited for their specially curated 4-course Valentine’s menu.
Operation Hours: 4 pm – 12 am (Daily)
Price: RM388 per couple
Place: 34th Floor, Trillion KL, Jalan Tun Razak 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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6. Jibby & Co
Jibby & Co is a fusion of Pan Asian cuisine and Western breakfast favourites. Bringing the Melbourne flair in their dishes to Subang, this restaurant is halal certified.
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Doing their ‘Would You Be My Valentine?’ special only on 14th February, they’re offering a 5-course feast to satisfy you and your partner’s delight. From amuse-bouche to desserts, they have different suggestions for both the lady and the gentleman.
Operation Hours: 8 am – 10 pm (Daily)
Price: RM299++ per couple
Place: GK11, Ground Floor, Empire Shopping Gallery, Jalan SS16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.
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7. WXYZ Bar @ Aloft KL Sentral
Located in another hotel, this WXYZ bar is perfect for a site of romantic fine-dining with your partner. Only on Valentine’s Day, they’re changing their operation hours from 6.30 pm to 10 pm for the booked diners.
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On February 14, you can choose between their 3-course dinner (RM280/pair) and their 4-course dinner (RM310/pair). They also have options without drinks that costs much lower that the prices stated.
Operation Hours: 11 am – 8 pm (Daily)
Price: From RM280 per couple
Place: No. 5 Jalan Stesen Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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8. Atmosphere 360
Now if you’re planning for a more gastronomical lavish experinece special for the two of you, well, why not try the highest revolving restaurant in South East Asia? Feast on countless of dishes buffet-style in the KL Tower’s Atmosphere 360.
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Only on Valentine’s Day, they’re doing a ‘Valentine’s Day Semi Buffet Dinner’ from 7 pm to 10 pm. Pork-free but serving alcohol, this rotating restaurant will serve you your preferred main course while providing unlimited free-flow of salads, appetizers, soups, noodles, grilled items, desserts and more. You can also get a special signature cocktail drink and can request roses bouquet for your loved one.
Operation Hours: 12 pm – 10 pm (Daily)
Price: RM399 per pax (Buffet)
Place: TH-02, Menara Kuala Lumpur, No.2, Jalan Punchak Off Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 50250 Kuala Lumpur
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9. Pisco KL Bar
Love to party and dine Latin American cuisine? Well say no more. This restaurant, bar and nightclub offers meals and fun to you party people.  Although they don’t have a special menu for Valentine’s day,  but they do have an interesting event called the ‘Lazy Valentine’.
(Credit: Pisco KL / Facebook)
For those single and outgoing people out there who would like to give this a try, stand a chance to get a date in their ‘Spin A Date’. You just need to buy one drink and get a chance to spin the wheel of KL’s most eligible singletons. You can spin until you land the date that you want or steal others’ dates! The lucky ones will get a sponsored dinner and maybe a true love.
Operation Hours: 3 pm – 12 am (Daily)
Place: 29, Jalan Mesui 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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So, there you go. One of the few places you can bring your date to this Valentine’s Day. If you’re single, hey, don’t worry, you can bring anyone to tag along with you to these restaurants, mother, sister, brother, best friend, scandals. Hey, we don’t judge.
Enjoy your Valentine’s Day!
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“This Isn’t The Government You Voted For, But It Cares For You,” Says PM

In case you missed Prime Minsiter Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s very long speech today on the RM250 billion stimulus package, at the end he had a message in English for all his detractors which you might want to consider.
Muhyiddin came out on top after a period of political turmoil that lasted almost two weeks right in the middle of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
He’s since been the target of a lot of negative comments and articles.
It’s clear that the Prime Minister knows this, and that the timing was not good, but you probably should have his words on the matter. Here they are for you:

“We are a nation at war with invisible forces. The situation we are now facing is unprecedented in history. And, this government may not be the government that you voted for.
“But I want all of you to know that this government cares for you. I resigned to the fact that I came in as your Prime Minister not at the best moment. I face political, economic and health crisis all at the same time.
“This unprecedented situation of course requires unprecedented measures. So, my dear brothers and sisters, and the children of this beloved country, whether you are a Malay, Chinese, Indian, Sikh, Iban, Kadazan, Dusun, orang asal, please bear with me and my friends in the cabinet and the government.
“We are not perfect, but we are doing the best we can to pull through this crisis together, as one nation. God willing, we will come out stronger when this crisis ends and the dust settles. InsyaAllah.”


Ex-AG Apandi’s RM10 Million Defamation Suit Rejected, Judge Sides With Lim Kit Siang

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Former attorney general Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali has had his bid to sue veteran DAP leader Lim Kit Siang for defamation thrown out by a judge.

Lim had justification in making his statement urging former Apandi to explain his reasons for acquitting Najib Razak of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) case in 2016.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court decided the matter on Monday.
Judge Azimah Omar dismissed Apandi’s RM10 million defamation suit against Lim concerning the 2019 article “Dangerous fallacy to think Malaysia’s on the road to integrity” published on his blog.
The judge, among others, said that Lim should raise the issue, especially given that former prime minister Najib was convicted by a separate High Court in 2020 in the SRC International corruption case worth RM42 million.
Azimah stated that Najib’s conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeal last year.
The court also ordered Apandi to pay RM80,000 in legal costs to Kit Siang.
Struck At The Heart Of Apandi’s Personal Integrity
On 5 July 2019, Apandi filed a civil suit, claiming that on 6 May 2019, Lim had written an article allegedly defamatory.
Apandi claimed that the article, among others, implied that he was involved in the 1MDB financial scandal.
He said Kit Siang also painted him as an immoral person with no integrity, unethical, and abused his powers while being the attorney general from 27 July 2015 to 4 June 2018.
During the civil action trial in April last year, Apandi cried in court while testifying against the Iskandar Puteri MP.
In the civil suit, the justification is the defence that the statement or allegation is true. If successful in court, this will act as an absolute defence against legal action.
On 26 January 2016, Apandi, while holding the SRC fund flow chart during a media briefing, announced that no charges would be pressed against Najib, who was the prime minister at the time.
The two flow charts which Apandi held up during the press conference clearly reflected how funds which entered Najib's accounts were actually from SRC & not from Arab donations or any other source. pic.twitter.com/PO1CWCYBea— Binyamin (Sage Mode)🇲🇾✊🏼 (@benalsagoff676) April 15, 2021
Apandi said the decision was based on an investigation conducted by the MACC. SRC is a former subsidiary of 1MDB.
Judge Reitetared Najib’s Guilt
While reading out the 100-page judgment, Azimah stated that Kit Siang’s article did not link Apandi to abuse of power.
The judge said Lim only said that there were further grounds for an investigation into the matter and the parties named in Apandi’s press statement to come forward to explain the unusual transaction.
Azimah stressed that Najib was charged in the High Court and the Court of Appeal.
The Defendant has succeeded in proving justification on the balance of probabilities. For the court, the judgment of (Mohd) Nazlan (Mohd Ghazali) remains as confirmed by the Court of Appeal.Judge Azimah Omar in dismissing Apandi’s RM10 million defamation against Kit Siang.
Nazlan was a High Court judge who found Najib guilty in the SRC case.
So now, two individuals have been convicted in relation to the 1MDB scandal: Roger Ng in an American court, and Najib Razak (regarding SRC, a 1MDB subsidiary) in a Malaysian court.Another individual, Tim Leissner pleaded guilty to his part in the crime.— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) April 8, 2022
Hybrid Court Is Changing How Justice Is Served
Apandi, 72, was present at court, while Lim, 81, attended via Zoom.
Earlier, Judge Azimah rebuked Lim for not turning up in court to hear the decision over the suit.
She said Lim should have known the law as he is an MP. Furthermore, as a defendant, he should respect the court.
Lim’s lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo said it wasn’t Lim’s fault.
She said the judge didn’t inform Lim that he must show up before the court.
We apologise for this. We thought that it would be sufficient that we are here, and he is available by Zoom if this court allows.Lawyer Sangeet Kaur Deo on her client’s absence.
Apandi had sought aggravated, exemplary damages and RM10 million in general damages, an injunction to prevent Lim and his agents from publishing the alleged defamatory words again, and other relief deemed fit by the court.

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Man Who Beat Wife With Helmet In Kelantan Arrested – Tested Positive For Meth

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Police have arrested the man who assaulted his wife with a helmet during a fight recently after the video of them fighting in front of an eatery went viral on social media.

In the 1-minute and 47-second video, the man was seen shouting at his wife on his motorbike. He even pushed, slapped and hit her with his helmet in front of an eatery. The wife was calm and endured the pain and shame.
READ MORE: Man Uses Helmet To Beat Wife In Public Over Money
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As reported by Berita Harian, district police chief Superintendent Sik Choon Foo said the 35-year-old man was arrested in a house at RKT Kesedar Paloh 2, Kelantan at 2.30 pm last Saturday (28 January).
The suspect claimed that there was a disagreement between the two of them. He did not allow his wife to work so she could take care of his sick mother.
The man was also found positive for the drug Methamphetamine after the police did a urine test on him.
They confiscated the helmet that he used on January 26 to assault his wife.
 Chon Foo said that the suspect will be remanded for 4 days until this Wednesday and the case is being investigated under Section 323/18 of the Domestic Violence Act 1994 and Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, call the WAO Hotline at 03 3000 8858 or SMS/WhatsApp TINA at +6018 988 8058. Or you could also dial Talian Kasih at 15999.

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M’sian YouTuber creates clones during Will Smith interview for Gemini Man

It looks like Malaysians are making waves all over the place in all kinds of ways!
Recently, news broke that our very own national gymnast, Farah Ann, qualified for the Olympics next year.
Meanwhile, in a whole other industry, Malaysian YouTuber Sofyank96 was busy filming a short video with Will Smith.
The video, which was recently shared on Sofyank’s Instagram was an impressive one filled to the brim with incredible video effects.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Mohamad sofian (@sofyank96)
At the time of writing, the video has over 400k views and more than 120k likes with many big names sharing how proud they were of Sofyank96 because not only did he manage to meet Will Smith, he also made an amazing video with the superstar.

If you were curious how this shy YouTuber managed to create a video with a big name with Will Smith, his work was noticed by several production houses who invited him to interview Will Smith.
The interview was filmed during the premiere of Will Smith’s latest film, Gemini Man, in Budapest, Hungary, and Sofyank96’s trip was sponsored by Era.je.
You can watch Sofyank96â€™s whole trip in his YouTube video below:

You did a FANTASTIC job, Sofyank96! Keep making Malaysia proud!!
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Even With A Pandemic, Lockdown & Restrictions, They Still Managed To Create Malaysia’s Cutest CNY Ad Ever

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How does one find joy in a year littered with economic hardships, physical distancing, lockdowns and the looming threat of a pandemic?

It seems like an impossible task but somehow, Gamuda Land has managed to take all of that darkness and turn it into light with what we can honestly describe as the most adorable Chinese New Year advertisement we’ve ever seen!
Credit: Gamuda Land
The CNY short film, called Rejoice in Harmony《家睦则达》(e-Moo-ji) perfectly captures the frustrations of pandemic life, but shows us how a little bit of humour, creativity and heart can bring joy to the misery.
In fact, the entire ad features emojis to cleverly represent the range of emotions as virtual communications has the glue that holds our social life together in the past 10 months.
This year we took a different approach with our Chinese New Year video, like everything else we had to adapt and change 🎬. For the health and safety of everyone involved, we had to be innovative. 😷 Our video was creatively produced remotely using EMOJI as a symbolic representation of emotions in our new normal virtual conversations today 😊😍😂😆😎😘.Gamuda Land.
Credit: Gamuda Land
Believing in the perennial value of sincerity, they decided to dig deep and let it shine through the heartwarming ad.
Through sincerity, we open our hearts and minds to each other, with sincerity we will find harmony and with harmony, naturally comes happiness.Gamuda Land.
With this in mind, the Gamuda Land’s CNY 2021 short film beckons watchers to Rejoice in Harmony with a tale of a family running a kopitiam who are feeling the frustrations of the economic slowdown.
Credit: Gamuda Land
Credit: Gamuda Land
It begins with each member of the family in denial over the hardships and never expressing how they truly feel inside, though their state of mind is shown via the emojis. As they start bickering over the role of each member in keeping kopitiam alive, it becomes increasingly clear that each member is invaluable in keeping the business successful. And no matter how hard it gets, they can get through it with open hearts!
While the topic is heavy, the humorous narration,use of adorable emojis, beautifully illustrated backgrounds and a lovely message of family support make it such a joy to watch.
Credit: Gamuda Land
After all, at the end of hardship there is happiness right? And as Gamuda Land says,”Happiness is the essence of prosperity.”
Gong Xi Fa Cai & Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧

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Suria KLCC Modifies Green Pagoda To Golden Yellow After Getting Online Flak

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Roses are red, violets are blue and pagodas are, well, yellow.

Recently, a Chinese New Year decorative pagoda with a green roof outside Suria KLCC was ‘repainted’ to yellow.
China Press reported that the makeover was carried out on Tuesday (18 January) at night after the pagoda sparked controversy because of its design.
Netizens commented that the color and material resembled a joss paper effigy burned by the Chinese during the Qing Ming (Hungry Ghost) Festival.

Much to the credit of Suria KLCC, they listened to advice and made changes to make customers feel welcomed and appreciated.
Now the color of the pagoda has changed from the original green to golden yellow.
A Reused Design
In 2020, Suria KLCC also put up a pagoda to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
The original design sported a golden roof with red walls.
In fact, the feat was recognized in the Malaysia Book of Records 2020 as Malaysia’s tallest pagoda structure.

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It
For that, Suria KLCC had every reason to reuse the same idea.
However, they would not have imagined a slight change in design and the choice of color would create such a hoo-ha.
Critics pointed out that it looked too much like joss paper effigies which are common during the Ching Ming Festival.

Others pointed out that it could a typical case of expectations being different from reality.

The Lunar New Year: Rituals And Legends
When it comes to Chinese New Year, there are several taboos to be observed, including avoiding words, colors or items which are associated with the dead.

Joss paper effigies are burned to honor the dead and in the belief that the deceased would receive the burned items in the afterlife.
At the same time, others said the green pagoda reminded them of deities in Chinese mythology, notably Li Jing which appears in the classic 16th-century Chinese novel, Journey to the West.
Also known as Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King, Li is a god which carries a pagoda-like tower that can capture any spirit, demon or god within its walls.
Li Jing (left) as depicted in a Hong Kong television series, with the green pagoda added on by netizens. (Source: Facebook)

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Fit For A Prime Minister: Why Evian Water Is Expensive

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Lately, the Evian brand has become the talk of the town.

The natural mineral water from France was the highlight of a video that went viral on social media recently.
In the video, Prime Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob was discussing the cost of living of the people.
An Evian was on the table, which drew the netizens’ attention because the brand is so expensive.
1. A video of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri chairing a meeting of the National Action Council on Cost of Living has gone viral on social media. The video drew attention to the fact that government officials were being served bottles of Evian water. pic.twitter.com/7JCSZRHpAA— BFM News (@NewsBFM) February 3, 2022
However, many do not know that Evian is a brand that produces high-quality water.
So, it is not surprising if it is much more expensive than other brands.
Expensive bottled water is an extremely profitable business worldwide. (Source: Google)
Here are some factors that make Evian different from other brands:
1. Health Recognition And Brand Awareness
According to sources, the Evian brand has invested a lot of money in gaining recognition in terms of health and brand awareness.
The reputation and trust attributed put Evian a class above the rest.

2. Transportation Cost
Speaking of cost, it requires a lot of money to send the product all the way to Southeast Asian countries.
For those who are wondering, the water source comes from the southeastern region of France called the Rhone-Alpes.
Evian natural mineral water is collected and bottled from the French Alps. (Credit: Evian)
3. The Bottle Is Made Of Quality Material
Evian bottles are made from a recycled material called polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
The material to produce the bottle itself is of good quality and not cheap. It requires extensive testing to ensure that the bottle is safe and reusable.
Evian is also known for its Limited Edition bottles, which adds up to the production cost.
Evian has a long-established collaboration with the fashion and design world. (Source: Google)
4. Water Content
Finally, Evian water is rich in calcium and magnesium which are good for heart circulation and help to lose weight.
Naturally-occurring electrolytes and minerals are found in the water, and because of them, Evian has a very distinctive mineral taste.
Nah just incase ada yang tertanya mana datangnya Evian tu.Agak mahal, tapi marhaen mcm kita kita ni minum air jenama Anda pun ok dah, janji tak rasa air kelapa. pic.twitter.com/go0SIoBXB9— Anwar Ahmad (@anwarrrrahmad) February 4, 2022
Regardless, any brand of mineral water is fine to drink as it can also quickly quench your thirst.
Perhaps the same amount of money would be better spent on a meal, while we take a drink from a trustable tap.

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UPM Scientists Are Working To Unravel The Secret Of Staying ‘Forever Young’

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The pursuit of everlasting youth has eluded the wisest of men through the ages but a dedicated research team in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) are giving it a shot using particular marine microalgae.

The goal is to make growing old a fun and exciting process, ageing that allows for an adequately fit – perhaps even active – lifestyle.
UPM’s Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing Research Centre (BBRC) team, led by Professor Dr. Arbakariya Ariff think the key might lie in superoxide dismutase (SOD), a powerful functional ingredient.
Professor Dr. Arbakariya Ariff (left) is spearheading the efforts by UPM in the R&D of functional ingredients. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
“SOD is a very important master antioxidant enzyme that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and speeds up beneficial chemical reactions in the body.
“It protects against inflammation and reduces ageing signs by converting the highly destructive free radicals,” he said.
Scientists are working to expand the efficacy of marine microalgae Tetraselmis chuii at UPM’s Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing Research Centre. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
How marine microalgae could keep us young
Arbakariya, a professor of fermentation technology and bioprocess engineering, and his team are spending countless hours researching and refining the SOD activity of marine microalgae Tetraselmis chuii (TetraSOD).
With up to 30 times more SOD activity than other marine phytoplankton sources, TetraSOD is touted as the most potent source of master antioxidants, making it the worst enemy of free radicals.
Microalgae requires light, carbon dioxide, water, and nutrients to grow. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Stress and environmental factors are responsible for the excessive formation of free radicals, which leads to ageing and a host of diseases.
These factors include UV rays, smoking, alcohol consumption, pollution, heavy exercise and mental stress.
Arbakariya pointed out that the United Nations has declared the next 10 years as the Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030).
We want to help people to recover from illness more quickly and reduce the risk of getting a chronic disease.Professor Dr. Arbakariya Ariff

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Malaysia Records Another Death From Covid-19 & 13 New Infections On Sunday

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The Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) reports 13 new active Covid-19 cases as of Sunday, July 26, 2020.

10 of those new cases had been local infections while the 3 other cases were imported.
Infections were identified in Johor (7 cases), Selangor (2 cases), Pahang (1 case), Kelantan (1 case), Sabah (1 case), and Sarawak (1 case), raising the nation’s total Covid-19 infection count to 8,897.
MOH also said that no new Covid-19 clusters have been detected across the country.
Terkini #covid19malaysia, 26 JulaiKes sembuh= 6Jumlah kes sembuh= 8,600Kes positif= 13(kes import=3, kes tempatan=10)Jumlah positif= 8,897Kes kematian=1Jumlah kes kematian= 124 Kes dirawat di ICU= 2Bantuan Alat Pernafasan= 1 pic.twitter.com/cMt6RuURlS— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 26, 2020
Meanwhile, Malaysia also recorded its 124th fatality from the coronavirus today, but details of the deceased have yet to be released by MOH.
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After Going Viral, Authorities Cancel RM1,000 Compound On Johor Cafe Owner For Being Maskless On Empty Street

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It took weeks of effort and media attention, but the Health Ministry has cancelled the RM1,000 compound issued to a cafe owner in Segamat, Johor for not wearing a facemask out in public, when there was no one else around.

In a joyous tweet on 6th March, Nur Izzati Aqilah Lokman Hakim shared that she had received a call from the Health Ministry who informed her that her compound had been cancelled by the Attorney General Chambers of Malaysia.
The Attorney General Chambers of Malaysia has cancelled the compound so I don’t need to pay. Alhamdulillah. Tq family friends and everyone for your prayers!Nur Izzati Aqilah Lokman Hakim via Twitter
assalamualaikum guys! latest uodate alhamdulillah dapat call dari KKM Putrajaya semalam. Jabatan peguam negara da batalkan kompaun aku ni so x peru bayar da 😍 Alhamdulillah. tq family friends and semua atas doa korang! https://t.co/iCYBtPHYTD— kakti (@kakti64) March 6, 2021
Fined for not wearing a mask in an empty street
Nur Izzati’s story was the subject of much debate earlier in January 2021 when the mother was issued a RM 1,000 compound by the police for not wearing a face mask while getting out of her car at an empty parking spot in front of her cafe in Segamat, Johor.
The compound was issued on 20 January 2021 by the Segamat District Police for not wearing a face mask in a public setting during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
The RM1,000 compound issued to Nur Izzati Aqilah Lokman Hakim. (Credit: @kakti64/Twitter)
She described the incident as an injustice because the government had previously made it clear that it was okay for people to not have masks on in public if there was no one else around.
Can you imagine, I just stepped out of my car to get my kid in the passenger seat, not in a crowded place…They gave me a fine. Because I’m not a politician. All the other stores around my cafe were closed.Nur Izzati via Twitter
She later released CCTV footage of the incident to prove her innocence and sent a personal plea to Johor Police Chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay to review her charges.
Aku bukan nak give up awal ke apa. tapi nampaknya kes aku ni mcm xda future ja 😅 hadoiii. da bagi bukti cctv tempat x sesak pun senyap je. video duration 6 minit yg aku ada. tp x reti nak post video panjang. aku redha. tunggu mahkamah maha Esa je la. ha gitu. 4 polis, aku, anak2 https://t.co/iCYBtPHYTD pic.twitter.com/DPqy1uG8S4— kakti (@kakti64) January 21, 2021
At the time, Ayob Khan had explained in a statement that investigations proved that there were other people around the area at the time she was fined and that Nur Izzati’s claims to dispute the fact were untrue.
She had also stated that her case might already be a lost cause and was presumably no longer pursuing to have her charges removed.
However, after weeks of silence it appears that the outcome is in her favour.
TRP has reached out to Nur Izzati for comments.
READ MORE: Johor Cafe Owner Thinks It Might Be A Lost Cause To Fight RM1,000 Fine For Not Wearing A Face Mask

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Stimulus Package To Reduce Burden For Education Sector

Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a RM250 billion stimulus package to reduce the economic effects of COVID-19.
One of the segments that he talked about was the education sector which was also badly affected by the coronavirus.
Muhyiddin announced that part of the stimulus package will be focused on fixing dilapidated schools in Sabah and Sarawak which will cost RM350 million.
Canteen operators can also breathe a sigh of relief as the government has also agreed to give six-month rentals for all Federal Government-owned premises such as school cafes, nurseries, cafes, convenience stores and more.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
This includes all premises owned by agencies and statutory bodies of the Federal Government.
Muhyiddin also said that to ensure the welfare of workers involved in service contracts such as cleaning services and food supply in schools, public schools, public training institutions and other Government agencies, the Government will pay salaries incurred by contractors involved during the duration of the Movement Control Order (MCO) even when they’re absent from work.
The Government has also agreed to extend the term of the relevant service contract by one month as a trade-off with the duration of the MCO.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
Addressing the needs of tertiary level students, Muhyiddin said they will receive a one-off grant of RM200 per person to be paid by May 2020.
The grant will include an allocation of RM270 million to students at various levels of education including matriculation, Community College, Polytechnic, IPTA and IPTS.
The government has also decided to give a 6-month deferment period to Perbadanan Tabung Pembangunan Kemahiran (PTPK) lenders from April 1 to September 30 which will benefit 174,500 borrowers.

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“Discover Breathtaking Malaysia” Advertisement Wins International Award

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Even though our national tourism industry is basically #offline due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia is still raking in the rewards from our beautiful country.
Tourism Malaysia’s promotional advertisement video entitled; Discover Breathtaking Malaysia was credited with the Silver award at the 41st annual 2020 Telly Awards – an award program based in the United States which honors excellence in the video and television industry across the globe.
The 4-minute-ish ad features a white girl and some East-Asian folks enjoying a lavish vacation exploring our beautiful greenery, pristine coastlines, historic towns and fancy night clubs to indulge in the unique cultural experience that is simply, Malaysian life.
Tourism Malaysia Director-General Datuk Musa Yusof hopes that the recognition gained from the award would inspire and encourage our very own Malaysians to visit the country’s premier destinations once this whole Covid-crisis is over.
The video was made to appeal to the urban, tech-savvy millennials out there who are hungry for adventure where viewers are enticed with the serene scenes and the turnt up atmosphere in places right here in our own backyard.

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Water Cut At Petaling Today Until 6pm, 50 Areas Affected

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Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) announced a water disruption affecting 50 areas in Petaling district today following a burst water pipe at the Jalan Kerinci, Bukit Angkasa intersection at 9 pm last night, 6 August.

What you need to know: The water supply has been shutdown from midnight for repairs, which Air Selangor expects to be completed by noon today, 7 August.
Who said what: Air Selangor expects that the water supply will be fully restored to the affected areas by 6pm. Air Selangor also said that lorry tankers will be mobilised to the affected areas to provide water assistance.
The full list of affected areas are listed below:
Credit: Air Selangor/Facebook

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Is This New Halal Mala Mini Hotpot Worth Your Money? [Food Review]

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As a person who has never tried Mala, I always thought it was non-halal. But the word itself only means ‘spicy and numbing seasoning’. It’s just a seasoning made from Sichuan peppercorn and chilli.

However, Mala Hot Pot is usually served with pork, which is why a lot of Muslims associate the word Mala with pork.
But you can still get lots of halal Mala Hotpot here in Malaysia. In fact, we headed to a newly opened restaurant called Mala Mini Hotpot in IOI City Mall Putrajaya. They serve halal Mala Mini Hot Pot with premium ingredients, perfect for a meal together with friends and family.
Little did she know that she was going to breathe fire after trying out the soup.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
 The Taste Test
There are various sets at this premium outlet, including the Chicken Set (RM58 for 1-2 pax), the Beef Set (RM58 for 1-2 pax), the Seafood Set (RM60.80 for 1-2 pax) and the Combo Set (RM108 for 3-4 pax). Other than that, you can also order from their ala carte menu if you wanna add more variety to your sets.
We were given two types of soup, the Mala and Chicken flavours, steamboat style. On the first slurp, I kinda liked the Mala soup. It’s spicy at first but very addicting. It has this combination of fiery but salty taste.
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
However, the broth is super oily and it’s the oil that sticks to the back of our throat and makes us cough. It’s that spicy. We then ditched the Mala soup completely and went for the sweet and savoury chicken broth.
In the Beef Set that we tried, their main highlight is the Mala Mini Signature Crystal Beef. Now we know why it’s their signature, it’s magical! It’s thin, juicy and melts in your mouth. Especially when you have it hot.
It was RM10 for a plate of this mouth-watering beef. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The other ingredients are your normal steamboat/hot pot items like fishcakes, meatballs, fried beancurd, veggies and more.
The Verdict
If you love spicy food, then I think you can totally finish the Mala broth. But if you can’t stand the mouth-numbing feeling, there’s also chicken and tomato broth.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
For beef lovers, we totally recommend you get the Signature Crystal Beef. It’s no Wagyu, but it sure melts in your mouth! But if you really wanna taste the A5 Wagyu beef, they have it too in their ala carte menu, just so you know.
If you love things like steamboats and hot pots, then we recommend you try Mala Mini Hot Pot just for a different variety from your regular meals. It’s worth it.
Which one you should try?
Mala Mini Hot Pot already has a few outlets in the Klang Valley. Some of them are premium outlets and some of them are express outlets.
If you wanna try the full premium experience with your friends or family, head on to IOI City Mall Putrajaya and Mid Valley Megamall.
If you only want to dine alone or want the to-go sets, head on to their express outlets in foodcourts such as Aeon Mall Shah Alam, 1 Utama Shopping Center, Pavilion KL, and Alamanda Shopping Mall.
The express concept is sort of like Lokcing or Yong Tau Foo, basically. (Credit: Mala Mini Hotpot)
There, they have three kinds of bases, the Mala Tang, the Walking Mala Cup and the Mini Hot Pot. The fun part about the express outlet is you can choose which ingredients you want based on the colours of the skewers.
The Walking Mala Cup. You can choose which ingredients you like to put into the bowl. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The Walking Mala Cup has a Calamansi Fizz drink attached to it. It’s sweet and best enjoyed cold, to soothe out the spicy Mala kick.
The Mala Tang to-go.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The Mala Tang to-go is pretty convenient. It has a hot pack at the bottom for you to heat it up without a microwave.
The express outlets are a joy to try if you like spicy food in cute cups.
For more info, you can visit their website and Instagram.
READ MORE: Mala Mini Hotpot Jadi Syarikat Pertama Di Malaysia Tawar Steamboat ‘Bergerak’

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RM1 Million Fine For Companies Repeatedly Violating SOPs In New Ruling

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Companies and government agencies that violate the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of COVID-19 control can be fined up to RM1 million.

The ruling will take effect after amendments to the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the increased fine – up from RM1,000 –  is among the amendment to Act 342, which would be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this coming Thursday.
He said the maximum fine could be imposed on large companies that are repeat offenders and had triggered new COVID-19 cluster several times, as is the case right now.
It is not necessary to pay RM1 million after Act 342 is amended and gazetted. It;s just that the maximum compound that can be imposed for companies, government agencies and others is RM1 million.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on amendments to Act 342
Guidelines On The Method Of Setting Fines
Khairy, who spoke in a talk titled ‘Menilai Ketegasan KKM’ on TV1, assured that there will be guidelines to ensure that the RM1 million fine is not issued recklessly.
Khairy added that the value of RM1 million, compared to RM50,000 as in the Emergency Ordinance, is more for recurring offences among large companies.
For example, large companies in the manufacturing sector that trigger clusters, while making annual profits of billions of ringgit, will be issued the maximum fine.
READ MORE: Selangor Reports Most Cases Today With 891, But Mostly From Teratai Cluster Involving Top Glove Employees
“If the compound is RM50,000, that’s nothing for them … ‘gaping teeth’ and can’t prevent or change their behavior,” he said on the Special Narrative Talk program with Sayed Munawar Sayed Mustar as host, which was broadcast live on RTM1, tonight.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on amendments to Act 342
At the same time, Khairy explained that the compound rate for individuals remained as stipulated in the Emergency Ordinance, which is RM10,000, with strict guidelines.
The guidelines are to ensure justice for those who could not afford it, apart from imposing appropriate values on those who made huge profits and yet ignored the SOP.
We will have very clear guidelines. Maybe RM1,000 for a minor offense, and repeat offense will pay a higher fine.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on fine guidelines
He said these guidelines are important as hawkers, burger sellers had been unfairly fined RM10,000 under the Emergency Ordinance.
READ MORE: Rakyat Will Lose Trust In Govt, Says Khairy, Despite Also Attending Overcrowded ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ Event
Additional Improvements
Khairy added that several other matters will also be amended in Act 342.
These include provisions for the segregation of quarantine at home and the use of devices to individuals quarantined in the act.
Another amendment is to include the delegation of ministerial powers to officers. For example, not only MOH enforcement officers, but also local authority enforcement officers can enforce Act 342.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on fine guidelines on other amendments to Act 342
The details of the amendment to Act 342 will be communicated to all Members of Parliament tomorrow, to ensure that they understand and support the amendment when it is tabled in the Dewan Rakyat.

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Rare Endangered Bird Native To Peninsular Malaysia Sighted In Wild For First Time Since 1990s

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One of the world’s largest and rarest birds has been sighted for the first time in decades outside Taman Negara in Terengganu, and it’s huge!
The last time a Crested Argus Pheasant – also known locally as the kuang gunung – was spotted in Malaysia was in the 1990s.
The pheasant was spotted by a team of ornithological experts who were conducting surveys on the populations of the Crested Argus Pheasants in Malaysia between 2014 and 2016.
The study, which involved authors from Pertubuhan Pelindung Alam Malaysia (Pelindung), the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan), Rimba, Sunway University, BirdLife International, and Viet Nature Conservation Centre, published their findings in the Journal of Asian Ornithology, Forktail, in Britain.
Speaking of the discovery, lead author of the study, Liang Song Horng said the team had set up hundreds of camera traps for their surveys in known locations for the species in Taman Negara.
Images of the bird captured by cameras set up by the research team. (Credit: The Star/ChinaPress)
Our findings demonstrate that the camera traps we have set up to monitor mammals can also help us to collect important data on ground birds, many which remain poorly known to scientists.Liang Song Horng via The Star Online
Liang is also the executive director of Pelindung.
The Crested Argus Pheasant can only be found in Peninsular Malaysia, in the remote mountains of Pahang, Terengganu, and Kelantan. Meaning, it’s an important part of the country’s natural heritage.
Our beautiful feathered friend also holds the world record for having the longest known feathers. Male Crested Argus Pheasants tend to have elongated tails made up of twelve feathers that can grow up to 80 cm long.
Meanwhile, the bird itself has been known to grow up to 2.3 metres in total length.
Solitary and territorial, the Crested Argus is not easy to observe despite its large size due to its shy nature. The pheasant is also known for its elaborate courtship ritual which involves a ruffling of feathers while it dances on the forest floor.
In 1990, the bird was immortalised on a stamp as part of the tourism ministry’s campaign. (Credit: Wikipedia)
Unfortunately, in 2018 the species was classified as being endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The experts involved in the study explained how the rare bird is facing threats to its survival through indiscriminate poaching. Similar versions of the species that can only be found in Vietnam and Laos have already disappeared from most areas there.
Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim was is also a co-author on the study said that the Crested Argus’s survival is also threatened by snares set up by poachers on the forest floor for large mammals, which they accidentally get caught in.
A top priority for us to conserve it is through strengthening our anti-poaching efforts in and around Taman Negara, and through captive breeding at our facilities in Sungkai.Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim via The Star Online

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PDRM: These 6 PJ Roads Are Now Open

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Six major roads in Petaling Jaya are now open following the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) that came into effect on Monday (4th May).
Bernama reports Petaling Jaya district police chief, ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal stating that the roads will be open for public use from 5th May onwards.
These 6 roads in PJ are:
Jalan PJS 5/46, Gasing IndahJalan Persiaran Mahogani (Section 9)Jalan Persiaran Jati (Section 8)Jalan Persiaran Sungai Buloh (TSB) in Kota DamansaraPJU8/1 traffic lightLebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP) exit to Mutiara Damansara
Areas affected by the road closures in Petaling Jaya during MCO.(Screenshot from Google Maps)

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Ramadan Bazaars in KL and Putrajaya Will Be Drive-Thru, Pick-and-pack, or Delivery Style This Year

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Ramadan bazaars in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya this year will be a far cry from what weâ€™re used to. Instead of a leisurely stroll past stalls selling a variety of delicious food, weâ€™ll be getting our food drive-thru style, pick-and-pack or delivered right to our doorstep instead.
Federal Territories Minister, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that a task force made up of local authorities and representatives of bazaar traders will be formed to ensure that these alternative concepts to the Ramadan bazaars will be executed smoothly.
He said that he and his officers from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had a meeting with bazaar trader associations on 12 April because implementing the three concepts is not as straightforward as they thought and they needed to discuss the details involved.
Annuar Musa. (Credit: Malay Mail)
So, we are working with the traders themselves to figure out what needs to be done as we do not have much time before Ramadan starts.Annuar Musa via The Star
He mentioned that the pertinent details included registration of traders, the suitability of locations chosen as pick-up points and a cut off time for customers to place orders.
He added that as an incentive to encourage the traders into adopting these new concepts and to subsidise delivery costs to be paid to e-hailing services, each trader will be given RM500.
We estimate that about 1,200 DBKL and Rela officers will also be needed at these pick-up points to supervise and ensure that the proper SOPs are not contravened.Annuar Musa via The Star
The classic Ramadan bazaar style will not be applicable this year. (Credit: The Star)
Around 3,000 traders are expected to be involved with this programme.
On top of this, 66 locations in KL have been identified as potential venues for these Ramadan bazaars, with other locales such as schools and mosque compounds serving as alternatives if necessary.
On 8 April, Annuar announced these three alternative bazaar concepts, explaining that for drive-thru, traders would be grouped into segments and food would be prepacked.
We might be getting our bazaar treats delivered by GrabFood this year. (Credit: RinggitPlus)
Meanwhile, for pick-and-pack, customers will be allowed to make their pre-orders and payment online and the collection of food will be done in pre-determined locations.
Finally, the delivery concepts would see traders registered via platforms such as GrabFood and Food Panda.

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Klang Valley Moves Into Phase 3 Starting 1 October

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The Klang Valley is on the fast track to lifting restrictions as the government announced tonight that Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya will be moving into Phase 3 beginning 1 October 2021.

The announcement also notes that Melaka will move from Phase 2 to Phase 3, while Kedah will move from Phase 1 to Phase 2. This means that there will be no more states left in Phase 1.
Peralihan Fasa Pelan Pemulihan Negara berkuatkuasa 1 Oktober 2021#MKN50#KeluargaMalaysia #ReopeningSafely pic.twitter.com/oDrZz0YCYO— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA (@MKNJPM) September 29, 2021
The Klang Valley moving to Phase 3 means that all economic activities will be allowed to operate, even entertainment industries such as the cinema, theatre, live performances, theme parks, sports events, and more.
Spas, beauty saloons, and other grooming services will also be allowed to operate by appointment only.
However, nightlife such as pubs and clubs are still not allowed to operate. Interstate travel is also not allowed.
Klang Valley’s adult population has been fully vaccinated, and has also seen lowering Covid-19 cases.

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[Review] Nando’s Is Getting Back On The Healthy Track With Meat-Free And Healthier Chicken Options

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Malaysia’s favourite punny chicken restaurant has firmly grounded themselves as a healthy option for everyone- even those who want to eat meat-free meals or who are just looking to reduce their meat consumption.

In a surprise twist, Nando’s Malaysia has come up with meat-free protein alternatives with deliciously seasoned firm tofu and succelent sauteed portobello mushrooms that is surprisingly satisfying to the mouth and tongue.
The new healthy menu highlights items that are making a much-anticipated comeback, such as the Portobello Mushroom Bowl, which were discontinued for a short time during the MCO. Other items include the Veggie Carnival Bowl, featuring baby spinach, corn, bell peppers, and mushrooms on a bed of Portugese spice-infused Spicy Rice.
Small bites, big flavour
Their meat-free sides: the sauteed portobello mushrooms makes a return and the new menu addition of tofu sticks with a side of tangy chili jam dip. Pictured is their lemon-lime cooler with no added sugar.(Credit: TRP)
As the new addition to the healthy menu, the Tofu Sticks & Dip may seem understated, but a generous coating of peri-peri spices and a decadent side of chili jam would change your mind.
The firm tofu is flame-grilled to have a crispy exterior with a juicy yet firm bite. The chili jam complements the fresh, clean taste of tofu perfectly with tangy tomato and herb notes, making the whole dish savoury and refreshing.
Meat-free but not fully vegan
Although the menu boasts delicious meat-free items, they’re not quite vegan as certain food items contain eggs, such as the special creamy sauce used in the wrap and burger. Additionally, onions and garlic are used in the preparation of the food, which may not be suitable for all vegetarians as well.
However, vegetarians may be pleased to learn that all the bottled Nando’s sauces for sale are vegetarian, so they can still add some peri-peri spice to their lives.
Still, the main emphasis is to offer healthy, meat-free meals to Malaysians who want to improve their diets, and Nando’s certainly does a good job with their delicious options.
From meat-free mains…
The tofu wrap with thick-cut tofu sticks, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce, and generous amounts of chili jam and special sauce.(Credit: TRP)
If you’re new to going meat-free, then the new Nando’s Portobello Mushroom with Tofu Wrap is probably the best place to start exploring non-meat proteins.
The thick cut flame-grilled tofu sticks serve as protein, but they definitely are not pretending to be meat. Instead, the wrap elevates the clean, fresh taste of firm tofu with the stunning chili jam and special sauce, with a generous addition of portobello mushrooms. The end result is a saucy, savoury, tingly goodness that is worth getting your hands dirty for.
If you’re not fond of wraps, they have the same thing as a burger, made with a Portugese burger bun baked in-house.
Grilled tofu slices take the place of a typical burger patty, but things can definitely get messy.(Credit: TRP)
Be prepared to really embrace the burger as the sauciness of the ingredients make it quite difficult to eat neatly. However, we find that the taste is quite worth the mess.
…to meaty rice bowls.
If only rice can satisfy you, then it’s worth checking out their rice bowls, which comes in 3 delicious variants: the Veggie Carnival Bowl for all the vegetables you love, the Happy Trio Chicken Bowl for those who want the classic chicken taste Nando’s is known for, or the Ultimate Trio Chicken Bowl which combines the best of both worlds.
Clockwise from top: The Ultimate Trio Chicken Bowl, the Veggie Carnival Bowl, and the Happy Trio Chicken Bowl.(Credit: TRP)
All the rice bowls have corn, vibrant bell peppers, and fresh baby spinach on a bed of fragrant Spicy Rice cooked with peri-peri spices. As for protein, the Veggie Carnival Bowl features premium portobello mushrooms, the Happy Trio Bowl features flame-grilled chicken tenders, while the Ultimate Trio Chicken Bowl features both chicken tenders and portobello mushrooms.
Putting health first
The idea behind the new selection of healthy meals is to #GetBackOnTrack, especially for those who had wanted to commit to eating healthier on a regular basis this year.
Most of the meals available are priced less than RM20 ala carte, which is quite afforable for wholesome, healthy, delicious food. In even better news, special deals will also be available for members of various fitness gyms such as Crossfit Pahlawan, Journey Indoor Cycling Studio, Peak Fitness, and The Flow Studio.
All these meat-free menu options will only be available at all stores on 15th March, so mark your calendars to #GetBackOnTrack with Nando’s.

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518 Quarantine Violations In Kedah Recorded Via MySejahtera, Says Health Minister

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Despite being ordered to stay at home for quarantine, more than 500 check-ins have been found violating that order in Kedah, with some 18% of them found to have checked in at supermarkets.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was quoted saying there’s a need to tighten checks for MySejahtera at all premises, especially supermarkets, to ensure those placed under the Home Supervision Order (HSO) do not gain entry, based on reports from The Edge.
I have informed the Mentri Besar that in this one week alone, 523 MySejahtera check-ins happened, whereby these check-ins are involving those who are positive, or those who are given the HSO. So, we ask owners of any premises to have screening done strictly. If they manage to check in, this means the security personnel or the guards there did not check properly, they just let them enter.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
Malay Mail also quoted the Minister saying that the names of such individuals will be sent to the district health offices for further action to be taken.
MOH wants to track down those haven’t received their jab
The Health Minister mentioned that only 17% of adults in Kedah have yet to get their first dose of the vaccine.
Now the issue is not the supply. Supply is enough. It is more than enough. In Covid-19 vaccination centres (PPVs), there are a lot of vaccines, just not enough people [to administer them to] now, and we hope that the 17 per cent of adults can be vaccinated as soon as possible. Our target now is that more than 90 per cent of adults must be fully vaccinated with two doses. Only then can we get wider protection.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
To get everybody vaccinated, it’s reported by NST that the Health Ministry will track down those refuse to get the shot instead of waiting for them to turn up at PPVs.
Khairy said the country has reached a point where the supply of Covid-19 vaccines exceeded the number of recipients waiting to get vaccinated and some of the PPVs that are still operating now, are almost empty.
He mentioned that it might be better for the Ministry to go out to several districts located in rural areas to get as many people vaccinated as possible.
We can no longer hit 500,000 doses administered a day since there are no more people (left to get vaccinated). We have reached the end (of the Covid-19 National Immunisation Programme). However, there are locations such as Sik, Pendang and Baling (in Kedah) where we need to carry out outreach (vaccination) programmes. We need to go out to their houses and really check whether this group of people who have yet to get vaccinated are anti-vaccine groups or otherwise. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via NST

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Driver Smells Strong Petrol Fumes Inside Car Before Fainting At Bentong Toll Plaza

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On 24 April, a family of four lost consciousness in the car and were rescued after their vehicle hit a water pipe at the Bentong toll plaza on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway.

READ MORE: Family Of Four Found Unconscious In Car At Bentong Toll Plaza
Nor Wahid, 52, driving the Proton Exora, said he regained consciousness in Bentong Hospital and was informed by staff that his wife, 46, niece, 17, and daughter, 12, were receiving treatment at the same hospital.
The doctor said all four of them passed out due to low blood oxygen levels.
Image: Polis Bentong/FB
Nor Wahid refuted claims that the car’s air conditioning malfunctioned and caused carbon monoxide poisoning, New Straits Times reported.
However, he said he remembered smelling strong petrol fumes inside the car before the incident happened.
According to the father-of-five, they left Kuala Terengganu at about 8am on 24 April after spending the night at his brother’s house and the air conditioning worked fine. The car remained cool throughout the journey as they drove from Bentong to Balakong, Selangor.
They left in two cars with his eldest son, Shafiq, driving the other car. Both cars stopped at Perasing Rest and Service Area along East Coast Highway 2 for an hour. However, Nor Wahid didn’t turn off his car engine.
His wife took over the wheel after that and they decided to stop in Gambang, but it was congested. They stopped and refuelled the car at Temerloh Rest and Service Area. The air conditioner still exhibited no issues.
There was a strong petrol smell in the car
Nor Wahid said on TikTok he realized a strong petrol smell inside the car after travelling about 2km after the Karak toll plaza in slow traffic.
Due to the hot weather, he lowered the driver’s side window but raised it again when the traffic flowed smoothly again.
The petrol smell grew stronger as he approached the Bentong toll plaza. He had to drive slowly again as the traffic congestion was bad. Feeling the heat again, he lowered a window.
It was at this time when he felt uncomfortable and tired, so he asked his wife to take over the wheel.
She didn’t respond, and he realized everyone in the car had fallen asleep. He assumed they were too tired.
Little did he know, he lost focus soon after and passed out. He remembered his vision starting to blur, losing his hearing and feeling weak before he blacked out.
  @norwahid71 Replying to @ibutwinsaishah ♬ original sound  – NORWAHID
During the incident, he also vaguely recalled someone pressing his chest, gently tapping his cheeks and telling him not to sleep.
He was in a daze and gradually came to after he was administered oxygen at the hospital. All of his family members were awake and in stable condition.
They were all discharged from the hospital around 10pm once their blood pressure stabilised.
Nor Wahid said they collected their car from the police station and stayed at a hotel in Bentong.
The next day, they safely reached home in Balakong and reported the petrol smell in the car was gone.
Nothing wrong with the car so far
Over the next few days, he inspected his car’s air conditioning unit and found no leakage issues. He also drove the 10-year-old car around Balakong to be sure.
He added that the car’s air conditioner was last serviced in December last year and he also changed the compressor in the same visit.
Just to be extra cautious, he said he’ll have his son bring the car for inspection and thorough checks.
District police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar said investigations revealed there were no elements of negligence or crime in the incident.

Nor Wahid thanked everyone who helped his family and hoped Proton Exora owners would not panic due to this incident as there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.
When asked about earlier allegations of carbon monoxide poisoning, Nor Wahid said he spoke to his son Shafiq after the incident.
He believes Shafiq could have assumed it was the faulty air conditioner after checking with his mechanic friends and posting a premature update online.
READ MORE: Gas Poisoning Sole Survivor Tells Her Side Of The Story Two Years After Losing Her Sister And Friends
READ MORE: How To Know If Your Car Has A Carbon Monoxide Leakage

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Farm Fresh Wants In On ‘Inside Scoop’, Homegrown Business Makes Malaysians Proud

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!!

The Inside Scoop brand is making waves on social media today with reports of an acquisition by a leading dairy company.
The brand which started just 10 years ago as a local ‘mom-and-pop’ type shop now has 34 outlets in six states, KL and Putrajaya.
Not only that, the company could be worth well over RM100 million.

https://twitter.com/BreakMyCoffee/status/1626108049416163328?s=20

As reported by The Edge, dairy products provider Farm Fresh Bhd plans to acquire a 65% stake in the local ice cream chain Inside Scoop for RM83.9 million.
This will be paid via a combination of cash and new shares issued.
Speaking to online news platform BFM News, Farm Fresh managing director Loi Tuan Ee said the valuation takes into account Inside Scoop’s past performance and potential.
The way we look at it, Inside Scoop is a very, very strong homegrown ice cream company. They are equivalent to people like Baskin Robbins or Häagen-Dazs. You are not only buying the business but you are buying a very credible brand.Not many Malaysians are able to build a company with that kind of premium branding in the ice cream space. It’s all dominated by multinational companiesFarm Fresh managing director Loi Tuan Ee
He also told BFM News, the deal came about amid the company’s plans to expand its product offerings.
Farm Fresh will first acquire a 53% stake from Inside Scoop’s existing shareholders for RM68.4 million.
The company will then acquire another 12% for RM15.5 million.
Inside Scoop started as a dream to make genuinely fresh ice cream for Malaysians.
It is the brainchild of Edmund Tan and his wife, Lim Shiew Li, and was inspired by their love for ice cream and wanting to create happy memories.
They were guided by the philosophy of using high quality ingredients sourced around the world and inspired by their Malaysian taste buds, eating exploration, travels and current trends.
Since its inception in 2013, all of Inside Scoop’s ice creams have been made fresh locally using premium ingredients, while fearlessly challenging Malaysian taste buds.
Netizens received this news with delight and openness, with some even tweeting that they had not known the ice cream chain to be locally made.
Twitter user @apeinhd said Inside Scoop’s success was probably because they catered more towards Malaysian tastebuds rather than foreign tastebuds.
Another user @bawalsakti said,
It’s refreshing to see genuine entrepreneurs in the news for a change.@bawalsakti on Twitter
Twitter user @raccheal also shared the same joy as many other Malaysians.
Inside Scoop being acquired by Farm Fresh? I love seeing a local hero succeed.@raccheal on Twitter
Did you know that Inside Scoop was a Malaysian product? Which flavour is your favourite?

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How We Can Help An NGO And A Neighbourhood Barber Survive Through CMCO

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It has been two and half months since Jadioc Barbershop last had a customer. It is one of the many local businesses that is affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the restricted movement measures it brought upon the country.
Similarly, Moh Foong misses the monthly social meetings where members of United Voice can meet and mingle together. The non-governmental organisation (NGO), where she serves as Lead Coordinator, is also experiencing financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.
Clearly, the virus spares nothing and no one.

With no confirmed date to start operations, the struggle is very real for barber shops like Jadioc

(Credit: Jadioc Barbershop)

At the moment, all Jadioc’s staff can do is to engage with their customers via the business’ social media pages. They are also following the MKN’s updates closely, so they can quickly apply for permits – if required – to start work soon. In the meantime, the staff keep each other motivated by sharing encouraging messages among themselves.

People, especially the men, are yearning for a haircut as their hair has grown long and untidy. We are struggling to keep our business afloat during this period.Jadioc Barbershop

If you are interested to try out Jadioc Barbershop’s services, fade haircuts is one of their signatures, but their stylist will also recommend other latest hairstyles that suit your look. You can also support them by purchasing some of their in-house hair products, like their pomade and hair shampoos.

As donations dropped for United Voice, so did sales for their handmade products

(Credit: United Voice)

Challenges are nothing new to the members of United Voice. The NGO was set up as a self-advocacy society to support Malaysians with learning disabilities. With support from their sponsors and peers, the members of United Voice have empowered themselves to become the first society to be fully run by persons with learning disabilities.
However, the financial as well as emotional constraint brought upon by the pandemic is one that none of them have experienced before.
United Voice has been relying on both donations and sales generated from their handmade products to run their NGO. As many Malaysians tightened their belts due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), the donations to the organisation took a dip. Not only that, sales for their usually popular baked goods and handmade crafts are also not doing well.
Aside from that, Moh Foong mentioned that her members are eager to resume workshops and social meetings like before. These activities are best done in person as they are meant to help people with learning difficulties improve their social skills and employability; as well as functioning as support groups. Fortunately, her team managed to organise online social meetings for their members to continue staying connected and getting support.
The Coordinator also worries about how the rising unemployment rate will affect her members. People with learning disabilities are rarely perceived as choice candidates by employers due to the social stigma attached to their conditions.

Some think that they are lazy, but this is not true. Our members are very eager to work and join the workforce.United Voice Lead Coordinator, Moh Foong

She hopes that more people can support their NGO by donating, purchasing their handmade crafts and baked goods, provide employment or internship opportunities to the members, or simply spread the word about what their cause is about.

We can help these local businesses by spending with them

(Credit: United Voice)

As illustrated in the cases of Jadioc Barbershop and United Voice, local businesses are suffering due to the pandemic. Though some are allowed to operate – like in the case of United Voice – they are faced with lower volume of sales and donations.
The most obvious way to help local businesses – aside from increased government aid – is for us to spend more with local businesses. An increase in consumer spending within the local economy can help us maintain the employment rate. This then translates to more people being able to spend on necessities or contribute to causes they support.
In the case of Jadioc Barbershop and United Voice, we can support their organisations by purchasing cash vouchers to spend on their products, or to be used on their services when they are allowed to resume operations. The cash vouchers can be purchased at a discounted rate via GrabPay, which both Jadioc and United Voice are partnering with to weather through these tough times.

Jadioc Barbershop: Purchase a RM30 cash voucher at just RM25 here (link only visible on mobile).

United Voice: Purchase a RM8 cash voucher at just RM5 here. Alternatively, you can also opt to make a donation to the NGO here (links only visible on mobile).
This will ease their burden for when they reopen their premises, as some financial resources would be channeled to incorporating safety SOPs. These include having hand sanitisers available for staff and visitors, sufficient face masks in stock for employees, and proper thermometers for temperature-taking. Jadioc will also be providing disposable cutting capes for their customers when they are allowed to resume operations.
As we wait for the ‘new economic normal’ to fully sink in, we need to support our fellow Malaysians in any way we can. Even if we cannot afford to spend with local businesses or donate to causes that we are passionate about; we can also help raise awareness by tagging them on social media and recommending them to our friends.
Together, #KitaJagaKita.

Support United Voice and Jadioc Barbershop by purchasing their cash vouchers via GrabPay today.
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Charred Unidentified Body Found In Burnt Car In Klang

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A charred body was found in a burnt Perodua Kacil at Jalang Shapadu Sungai Pinang in Klang earlier this morning.

According to Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis, the unidentified person was found in the driver’s seat.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Norazam Khamis. (Credit:Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Bernama stated that a team from the Sungai Pinang Fire and Rescue station was rushed to the scene following an emergency call from the public at 5.27am.
Norazam said that the Perodua Kancil with the registration number BGN5095 was totally destroyed by the fire.

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