Samsung Unfolds The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G Ahead Of August Release

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Two new premium foldable smartphones were the stars at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event this year. Built to last with the user’s work, watch, and play habits in mind, the third-generation Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G brought with them some compelling features.

What They Both Have In Common
Both the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 are IPX8 water-resistant, a world-first for foldable smartphones. On the surface, both foldables have tougher glass and coatings to make them more scratch-resistant.
The folding mechanism is also improved to withstand years of use.
In simpler terms, the Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 would withstand everyday wear and tear more than their predecessors.
In addition to being tough, the Galaxy Z series smartphones, including the two that were introduced, will see more apps taking advantage of its dual-screens and flexibility.
Now let’s take a look at what each phone brings to the table.
The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G

Productivity and entertainment is the duality of the book like Galaxy X Fold3 5G. The smartphone opens up to a 7.6in 120Hz display and is compatible with the S pen.
In other words, it has a vast display that can fold away paired with an exceptional stylus. That is a killer combination.
That also makes the Z Fold 3 the spiritual successor to the once-popular Note series.
But, that is not all. Hidden under that display, is a camera. Another world-first for a foldable smartphone. Here’s how it works: When the display is in use and the camera is not, the screen looks seamless and uninterrupted. However, then the camera is needed a spot where the camera is turns dark and transparent, letting the camera do its thing. There’s no moving parts.
Z Fold3 also has more features to take advantage of its unique format. It is also sleeker, thinner, and lighter than the Z Fold2.
The Z Fold3 will be available in Phantom Black, Phantom Green, and Phantom Silver.
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

Fun, functional, and stylish, the compact fold-over Z Flip3 comes in 7 colours: Cream, Green, Lavender, and Phantom Black along with Samsung.com exclusives Gray, Pink, and White. There are a lot of official accessories that go with it as well.
The 120Hz screen is four times larger, the stereo speakers are better, and it has more fun features to boot.
Galaxy Buds2

Along with the new smartphones, Samsung showcased their latest true wireless earbuds, the colourful Galaxy Buds 2. This companion to Samsung’s ecosystem of personal portable devices comes in four colours: Lavender Graphite, Olive, and White.
They are Samsung’s smallest and lightest earbuds, but despite their diminutive size, the Galaxy Buds2 has Active Noise Cancelling to block distractions and make whatever you’re listening to, be it a phone call or music, sound crystal clear.
Availability And Price
This information is based on the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 event and the current exchange rate at the time.
Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
1,799USD (~RM7,605)
Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
999USD (~RM4223)
Galaxy Buds2
149USD (~RM629)
All three devices are scheduled to be released on 27 August.

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Lee Zii Jia Is Now World Number Two

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National badminton singles champion Lee Zii Jia climbed up to second place in the world rankings after failing to win the Denmark Open title on Sunday.

A month earlier, Zii Jia held the third spot in the world rankings.
Although he lost the final action against the Chinese player Shi Yuqi, 18-21, 21-16, 12-21, his accomplishment as runner-up at the BWF Super 750 World Tour level competition offered him significant points to increase his ranking position.
In the competition, the Asian champion earned 9,350 points.
It is the highest ranking of the player from Alor Setar, Kedah’s career, with 92,528 points, only behind Denmark champion Viktor Axelsen (122,606 points).
(Credits: BWF)
Leong Jun Hao, another talented player from the country, moved up in the world rankings after winning the Indonesian Masters last Sunday. This gave him a boost of confidence.
According to Sinar Harian, World champion Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik remained in fourth position in men’s doubles.
(Credits: BWF)
The ninth and tenth rankings for the national doubles teams Ong Yew Sin-Teo Eei Yi and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were unchanged.
Tan Kian Meng-Lai and Pei Jing, the top mixed doubles duo in the nation, have moved up one spot to ninth in the world.

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Jack White, Is That You? American Musician Spotted In A News Outlet’s Random Immigration Post

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Keen-eyed Malaysians were tickled when they spotted American musician Jack White in a random picture posted by Bernama on immigration matters.

Bernama shared the picture in a post regarding foreigners on a long-term pass entering Malaysia who are now allowed to use the Immigration’s autogate system for entry starting today.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Bernama (@bernamaofficial)
White is scheduled to perform at Zepp KL tonight, starting at 8.30 pm as part of his Supply Chain Issues Tour. Tickets were being sold at RM228 for free-standing ones.
He didn’t seem that happy. (Credit: Bernama / Faisal Jaafar)
White is most famous for being half of the White Stripes duo whose biggest hit is the song Seven Nation Army. It’s this song, btw.

Fans are bewildered
On the random posts, fans of Jack White were bewildered and couldn’t believe their eyes as he was seen unintentionally photobombing the national news organization.
After some pointed out who he is, Bernama casually noted this down and made a pun out of his song, Steady As She Goes, too.

Did they or did they not know? We’ll never know
They claimed that they knew who he is, but fans are still suspicious. Really guys?
They continue to explain that they were at the right place and at the right time.
Alright, folks. If you're wondering if we knew, we knew. We didn't just drop this picture out of the blue. (yes, a pun!)— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) November 16, 2022
I guess it's possible we went there on the right day and time, waited at that exact spot until we saw a random blue-haired guy and took his picture using the rule of thirds so that we'd have a nicely-composed picture to use for our social media posting. 😂— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) November 16, 2022
You guys are funny, Bernama!
Anyhow, welcome to Malaysia Jack White! All the best for your show tonight! 🤘🏼

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ICU Bed Capacity In Sabah, Kedah, Perak Is Now Over 100%, Says MOH

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The occupancy rate for intensive care unit (ICU) beds to treat Covid-19 patients in Sabah, Kedah and Perak nak have exceeded 100%, according to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He said that Sabah’s ICU capacity as of yesterday was at 126%, followed by Kedah (121%), Perak (107%) and Perlis (100%).
As for nationwide, the Health DG shared that the ICU bed capacity has reached 90% with the use of non-ICU beds at 78%.
Many states were in the double digit region, except for Labuan which is at 0% as of yesterday.
The Health Ministry reported that out of 20,988 new cases reported yesterday, a total of 20,647 cases were in categories 1 and 2. This accounts for 98.4% of the total cases.
In total 1,417 more patients were admitted to the ICU yesterday, consisting of 1,001 confirmed Covid-19 infections and 416 suspected cases.
Status terkini kapasiti & Penggunaan Katil COVID-19, Pemberian Vaksin & Kes Baharu Sehingga 2 September 2021:1) Kapasiti & Penggunaan Katil COVID-19(Sehingga 5pm 1 September Ogos 2021)• Penggunaan katil Bukan ICU 78%• Penggunaan katil ICU 90% pic.twitter.com/ZPAThilnfn— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) September 2, 2021

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Malaysia’s Mr. DIY Opens First Store In Europe

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Malaysians now have more reasons to visit Turkey, the beautiful country that straddles both Asia and Europe.

Malaysia’s home-grown brand Mr. DIY – touted as Southeast Asia’s largest of its kind – recently opened its first store in Turkey, a market of 84.34 million people.
This would be a piece of good news especially for Malaysians who love to see a local brand overseas.
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The city of Istanbul. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The Mr. DIY store is located in the exotic city of Istanbul which is a haven for shoppers.
The Turkish Embassy in Malaysia congratulated Mr. DIY on its latest expansion.

We wish MR. DIY continued success on opening of their first store in İstanbul.Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur
The city of Istanbul. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
In October last year, the company added a link to a website for Mr. DIY Turkey on its landing webpage.
Turkey is the company’s ninth market and its second outside Southeast Asia.
Mr. DIY is also present in Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Cambodia and India.
A Humble Beginning
The first Mr. DIY store. (Credit: Mr. DIY)
MR.DIY first opened one store on Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in July 2005.
All MR.DIY stores are managed directly and in collaboration with large retailers and mall owners, operating as a mini anchor tenant in Lotus’s, Giant, AEON and AEON BIG.
MR.DIY offers an average of 18,000 varieties of products in various categories — Hardware, Household, Electrical, Furnishing, Car Accessories, Stationery & Sports, Toys, Gifts, Computer & Mobile Accessories, and Jewellery and Cosmetics.
Mr. DIY also offers a wide range of products at always RM2 or RM5 under its sub-brand Mr. DOLLAR.
Another sub-brand, Mr. TOY, offers a wide range of toys that are always fun at affordable prices.
Mr. DIY on Bursa Malaysia. (Credit: KLSE Screener)
In October 2020, Mr. DIY made its debut on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
Mr. DIY’s listing is the largest listing on the Malaysian exchange that year.
Based on the issue price of RM1.60 per share at that time, MR DIY was valued at a market capitalization of RM10 billion.

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Good News For B40 In Bukit Gasing, Medical Consultation Available At ‘Rahmah’ Price

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B40 families in Bukit Gasing do not have to go through the hassle of going to a clinic anymore as they can get medical consultation through their phone with the Doctor Anywhere App for only RM5.

Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran, in announcing the initiative said this was to help ease the burden of residents.
The initiative is a partnership between the Bukit Gasing assemblyman’s office and Doctor Anywhere Malaysia.
In a tweet, Doctor Anywhere Malaysia said, “Bukit Gasing residents can now consult a doctor online at RM15 while B40 residents’ video consultation rate will be subsidized to RM5 only! Any medication required will be delivered to resident’s home in 1 hour.”

 https://twitter.com/DrAnywhere_MY/status/1626103975648067584?t=ibxFYGFKJNFTZytUmmv8zw&s=19

According to Rajiv, there will be 50 doctors on standby to treat the patients from 6am to midnight on a daily basis. Through this app, there will so be consultations by specialists.

Residents can also purchase the medicines prescribed to them by the doctors within the app or at any nearby pharmacies.
A legally valid medical certificate (MC) will also be provided to patients if they qualify for one.
For those who wish to claim the consultation fee from their companies, a receipt will also be provided.
“So by getting everyone to go to the government clinic, what happens is the government clinics become overcrowded, they are full.”
Rajiv also stated that he has been to the Klinik Kesihatan Taman Medan a few times over the years and even consulted a doctor there just to experience it, and he said that he had to wait for hours.
In an interview with Malaysian Insight, he said that through the app, the people can avoid the trouble of travelling, finding a parking and waiting in line to see a doctor which can be very time consuming.
Using such technology is the start in the medical line in our country.
Rajiv hopes that the Ministry of Health will pick up on this and will make such an initiative more accessible to everyone in the future.

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Confirmed: Young Professionals Now Earn Less With Lower Starting Wages, Less Salary Raises, And It’s Not Getting Better

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Working adults have been complaining of stagnant wages since… forever, it feels like, but most certainly during the past few years. As the cost of living shoots up, yet salaries climb at a snail’s pace, it always feels like we’re running a losing race.

READ MORE: Angry ‘Utagha’ man goes off on a rant about stagnant wages in Malaysia
Young people joining the workforce are also facing higher financial pressures. A recent report notes that Malaysian fresh graduates are barely making minimum wage in 2020, and given that our national federal wage is pretty dismal, that’s peanuts.
But there’s worse news.
Young adults have a lower starting pay…
In the midst of Covid-19 season, wages have shrunk even more. According to an assessment from non-profit Khazanah Research Institute, there has been an increase of Bachelor’s degree and diploma holders earning between RM1,000 and RM2,000.
A recession or an economic downturn reduces employment opportunities and tend to suppress wages.Siti Aiysyah Tumin, a researcher from Khazanah Research Institute
During 2020, younger working professionals were underemployed, meaning that they worked less than 30 hours per week, taking up part-time employement instead.
However, as the MCO ended and businesses were allowed to operate fully again, only older workers saw a rise in being re-absorbed back into full-time employment, while those under the age of 24 continued to be underemployed in the low wage category.
Only older professionals saw a reintegration into the full-time workforce.(Credit: KRI)
READ MORE: Malaysian Fresh Graduates Are Barely Making Minimum Wage In 2020
…and less pay raises, too.
So not only are young adults getting less employment opportunities, with lower starting pay, they are also getting less pay raises.
For the last ten years, the growth of real wages, while accounting for inflation, between the ages of 20-29, were significantly slower than their older counterparts.
While the national average of wage growth per year is 3.6%, young professionals in the 20-24 year old range only saw a 3.0% growth, while those in the 25-29 year old range only saw a 2.0% growth per year!
The difference in qualifications
During times of crises, such as the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, even those holding degrees cannot be guranteed to have well-paying jobs.
In fact, bachelor’s degree holders and diploma holders have seen a significant increase– almost double– in the low-income group.
Almost 40% of bachelor’s degree holders earn between RM1,000-RM2,000; while nearly 80% of diploma holders are in this low-income category.
The rate of qualified employees earning very little increased.(Credit: KRI)
The rates are also not adjusted for inflation, meaning that while 40% of bachelor’s degree gradutes in 2008 were earning RM1,000-RM2,000; a decade later they are still earning the same amount while dealing with a much higher cost of living and inflation.
Upskill for a shot at better pay
Still, as the country moves into a primarily services-based economy, at least there’s some opportunity to upskill for free.
The government is providing free programmes to help the rakyat land a better job that requires more specific skills which you can check out here and here.

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Starting point matters: Low wages in the job market


Wife Sues Husband And KKM After Their Son Got Vaccinated Without Her Consent

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Parents will do anything they can to make sure their children are safe and a couple in Kuantan showed how that can play out in two ways.

Recently, a post online went viral when a woman decided to sue her husband and the Health Ministry (KKM) after her husband took their son to get his Covid-19 vaccine without her consent.
Drama FB.Ibu tak bagi anak divaksin. Bapa senyap-senyap bawa anak pergi vaksin. Yang ibu akan saman; KKM. pic.twitter.com/9vls2JZmtK— Madi Azmadi 🇲🇾🌺 (@MadiAzmadi) January 18, 2022
She found out when her husband posted pictures of their 13-year-old son getting the second vaccine dose at Balok Health Clinic on Facebook.
Congratulations Amin. Praise to God. May God protect all of us because of this thoughtful effort of yours.The caption written by her husband on Facebook.
She aired her grievances via a Facebook post and demanded information about the nurse who gave her son the vaccine.
She said it would be easy to get the nurse’s identity since she has the pictures posted by her husband.
She also claimed that the government does not care about the laws in order to uphold KKM’s Covid-19 vaccination agenda.
In the Facebook post, she mentioned that her son was vaccinated after her husband signed the consent form.
Apparently, she has sent an official letter addressed to the Health Minister, Health-Director General, Pahang Health Director and Kuantan Health Officer to voice her disapproval of the vaccine.

She’s filing the summons
She will also file summons against the Balok Health Clinic staff who vaccinated her son and another summons at the High Court to check the validity of the vaccination consent form by KKM.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin shared the same viral post on his Instagram Story to show that it’s a true story.

Her husband responded online too
Surprisingly, the woman’s husband responded on the viral Twitter thread and said he didn’t secretly vaccinate his children.
I brought all my children to get their vaccines. I’m not afraid of my wife. I am even more afraid if we miss the vaccine appointment.The husband wrote on Twitter.
Tak senyap2 YB.. Saya biasa2 je. Dari anak pertama Halimah Assaadiah, Hamzah Al Asad, Fatimah Azzahrah dan Muhammad Al Amin. Semua saya bawa ke PPV untuk divaksinkan.. saya tak rasa takut pun dengan isteri bahkan takut kalau tertinggal tarikh temu janji. InsyaAllah.— hatta saadon (@HattaSaadon) January 18, 2022
He also calmly explained that he did that for the safety of their children during the pandemic.
He even compared his actions to how animals are also willing to sacrifice their lives to take care of their young ones.
You don’t need to summon anyone. Just summon me (own husband). I will even back up the government. I can even write 10 justifications if I need to.The husband wrote on Facebook.
He told Khairy on Twitter to ignore his wife’s complaints and not to worry about it.
Jangan ikut rentak gendang isteri saya YB. Biarlah bergendang, jangan ikut rentak dia utk menari. Tiada apa yang perlu dibimbangkan. InsyaAllah semua selamat2 belaka.— hatta saadon (@HattaSaadon) January 18, 2022
It’s a “cute” relationship
Netizens were amused and perplexed by the couple’s argument online.
Some found the couple’s relationship strange and wondered how it lasted all this while.
However, there are a few of them who think the way the couple fought and disagreed online was really cute.
hahahahahahahaha same thoughts. I love her btw, memang suka baca posting dia. Tak suka tak suka tak suka pon, anak berderet 😂. I think they both cute couples lah.— Cik Mong (@MongyBanco) January 19, 2022
Needless to say, the couple has fans and supporters of their own.
This man, I stan 🤭👍— Faith. (@niimanlahhh) January 18, 2022
Such and interesting case to read. And I'm on the mother's side 100%. 🙌— BiskutOpah (@noorhudastore) January 18, 2022
Hopefully, it all ends on a good note for the family at the end of the drama.

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[Watch] Car Park Hogger Shamelessly “Chop” Parking Spot At Matta Fair, Laughs When Confronted

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Reserving parking, or what we call, “chop” parking is sadly not a rare occurrence in Malaysia. Although it is illegal, some people just do not care, as long as they get their spot.

Recently, a woman uploaded a video of a parking hogger on her TikTok account  (@larojtfl) and it went viral with 410.9K views and 21.1K likes at the time of writing.
  @larojtfl wah still got people like this in 2023 ah #mattafair #mattafair2023 #parkinghogger #spacehogger #viral #malaysia #malaysiatiktok #fyp #fypシ #foryourpage #viralvideo #viraltiktok #malaysianupdate #malaysiantiktok #malaysiaboleh  @ohbulanofficial @saysdotcom @worldofbuzz ♬ original sound  – life shenanigans
The incident happened last weekend at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) where the 52nd MATTA Fair was held. With an annual tour and travel fair this big, a lot of visitors find it hard to find good parking and some even took it to ridiculous extents.
In the video, a man and a woman were seen standing in the parking spot, guarding it. The man in the red shirt was even seen warding off the Honda car in front of @larojtfl‘s car.
The TikTok account owner confronted the man asking if he was seriously standing there to reserve the spot. The man told her to find another parking spot as his car is on its way to him at the moment. He also told her his car was there half an hour ago.
She pointed out to him that his car wasn’t even there yet, so he had no right to “chop” the spot. She added that she too wanted to go to Matta Fair, just like him, and his behaviour wasn’t fair.

He then told her to not make this a big deal and go find another parking space to which she snapped and said that it was indeed a big deal and everyone is looking for parking legally, unlike him.
He then laughed her off. She then also questioned his action of warding off the Honda car in front of her and told him that even if it wasn’t her, the Honda car should’ve got that parking spot.
The woman who was seen with the man then started to flee the situation out of embarrassment. No doubt the man in the video certainly looked embarrassed by his act, but he stood his ground with a stern face anyway.
Netizens even felt secondhand embarrassment for the man
Netizens in the TikTok comment section went wild. A lot of them agree that it’s not fair to reserve or hog a parking space as not only is it illegal but it is a selfish act that troubles other people.

Some even said that they can feel his humiliation.

It’s a crime under The Road Transport Act
Car park hogging or “chop” parking is indeed illegal in Malaysia, according to the Road Transport Act.
Anyone who is seen reserving (placing chairs/motos/cones/flower pots/hanging clothes, standing on parking spaces and so on) parking spaces is an offence under Section 50 (3) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The punishment for these parking offenders is set under Section 119 which carries a penalty of no more than RM2,000 or imprisonment of no more than six months for the first offence and a fine of up to RM4,000 or imprisonment of no more than 12 months for subsequent offences.
pic.twitter.com/sBgJzzMPor— JPJ Malaysia (@JPJ_Malaysia) July 3, 2019
Here’s what you should do if something like this happens to you too
The public actually has a few ways to make a report to the JPJ (with a photo or video evidence):
Sending a message with any details you have to 011-5111 5252 over WhatsAppSending an e-mail to aduantrafik@jpj.gov.myCalling 03-8886-6412
The evidence should include the following:
Your contact details (including your NRIC)The locationThe date and timeThe license plateThe details of what happened

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Activist Goes On Hunger Strike, Camps Out In TTDI, Demanding Change To Fight Pandemic

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“Enough talk. Enough press statements. Enough WhatsApp chats,” writes a man who is embarking on a lone hunger strike demanding political and policy reforms as Malaysia struggles with the Covid-19 crisis.

Local Columnist and Activist Nathaniel Tan will be camping out near Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) in Kuala Lumpur starting 4 August, refusing to eat until his five demands are met.
Mahatma Gandhi brought the British Empire to its knees without firing a single shot. He followed two simple principles: Never submit, and never harm another. Maybe we cannot achieve what he achieved (or maybe we can), but we can do as he did.Nathaniel Tan via Facebook.
Nathaniel, who also leads the Projek Wawasan Rakyat (POWR) movement, explained that his starvation was a small price to pay over the unacceptable losses that the nation had suffered through the pandemic.
For months and years, we have all done too little, as Malaysians die of Covid-19. We have done too little, as Malaysians are forever scarred with the loss of their fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, and children; forever scarred by long Covid.Nathaniel Tan via Facebook.
Here are his demands;
Give professionals and experts full decision making power on matters relating to Covid-19 or convene a Parliamentary sitting immediately.Provide RM500 million in medical funding to Covid-19 hospitals and facilities.Allow frontliners to share their stories or reveal what’s actually going on without being suppressed or prosecuted.The publication of a full list of companies that are allowed to operate (during the Movement Control Order)Supplying free N95 face masks and sanitisers to all hospitals and police stations.

Though Nathaniel expressed that he was not encouraging the public to gather en masse or do anything to put themselves at risk, his protest has already inspired several followers in solidarity.
In solidarity with @NatAsasi, Saya puasa esok https://t.co/kT8nidSYXs— #KitaRakyat🇲🇾🏴|احمد فرحان (@afarhan_96) August 4, 2021
I’ll join u. Starting tomorrow— mud (@mud_mj) August 4, 2021

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This Woman Is Looking For A Maid, ‘Offers’ A Salary Of RM3,800 A Month

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How much does it cost to hire a maid in Malaysia?

A woman has raised eyebrows when she offered to pay RM3,800 a month in salary to hire a maid.
The woman, Denise Chong, posted on Facebook that she is looking for a maid to take care of her two children who are 10 years old and 6 years old.
The maid is also expected to be able to cook and also clean the house.

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Why You Should Pay Your Maid More
The offered wage has set tongues wagging as it is higher than many jobs out there that require a university degree.

Yet at the same time, netizens said being a maid is not an easy job.
Given better options, many Malaysians are not keen on domestic work, which is synonymous with hard work, long hours and low pay.
Unless the benefits are large enough, most will not want to switch from the job they are already doing.
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As such, it’s for employers to be pragmatic and generous.
Some pointed out that even cooks can get paid up to RM6,000.
Tukang masak pun 6k pic.twitter.com/Wpg3lcCidz— Yin Yin (@callmeyinyin) March 11, 2022
Previously, there had been a shortage of maids due to international borders being closed.
The situation is made worse as the work permits of most foreign domestic helpers are expiring.

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Cat rescues abandoned newborn girl in Kelantan

One feline furend became an unlikely hero after it discovered an abandoned newborn at a neighbourhood in Kota Baru, Kelantan earlier today.
The furry detective had found the infant girl, with her umbilical cord still attached, hidden in some bushes near its home.

(Image Credit: The Golf Club)

The furtunate rescue happened at around 8am this morning when the catâ€™s owner had let the animal out for its daily morning outing around the house.

(Image Credit: Cheezburger)

Shortly after being released, the animal suddenly rushed towards some shrubs across the road from its house, prompting its owner to give chase.
It was then that the man heard cries coming from the infant.
Weirded out by the fact that none of his neighbours had any small children, the man followed along with his catâ€™s bold search effort until they made the astonishing find.

“At that moment, I thought: â€˜Where did the voice come from?â€™, because none of my neighbours had a baby.”
 “I believe the baby has just been born because there was still blood on her body. “
 “I canâ€™t imagine what would have happened to it if my cat had not found it.â€
Mohd Norazam Che Wahab via The Sun
The baby girl was then sent to the hospital while police are currently investigating the incident.
Though news of cats being used in search and rescue missions are somewhat of a funny rarity, it turns out that these domesticated hairballs might be better at the job than dogs are.

(Image Credit: Cheezburger)

Scientist explained that with a little bit of training, cats can make excellent search animals as their olfactory senses – their sense of smell – are more adapted at telling different smells apart, making these small critters great at sniffing out people and even drugs and bombs!


PH-led State Govts Will Run For Full Term, No Plans To Dissolve Penang, Selangor And Negeri Sembilan Assemblies

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The Pakatan Harapan (PH) bloc announced that it will not dissolve the state legislative assemblies in Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

In a statement issued yesterday, the bloc’s presidential council said that the state government in the three states will run full term until its expiry next year.
“This decision was made after taking into account the people’s economic plight due to the massive floods, the Covid-19 pandemic, lack of income and the rapid rise of living cost.
“The presidential council insists that all efforts should be channelled towards saving the people and reviving the economy,” the statement reads.
The statement was signed by PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, Amanah President Mohamad Sabu and United Progessive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) President Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau.
On Tuesday, PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang announced that it will not dissolve the legislative assemblies in its controlled states until its expiration date.
READ MORE: Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu State Assemblies Will Run Full Term, Says Pas President
Rumours rife that the general election will be called soon after Barisan Nasional (BN) clinched a resounding victory in the recently concluded Johor state election.
Several UMNO leaders, including Deputy President Datuk Seri Mohamad, had called for a snap poll as PH is struggling to garner support from the rakyat as it previously enjoyed in the 2018 general election.

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8 Malaysian Families Tearfully Reunite With Their Children In Singapore After Months Of Covid-19 Lockdown

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The lockdown of country borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the separation of families. For Malaysians working across the Causeway in Singapore, it’s particularly heartbreaking.

Though the journey used to be easily commutable, with the closing of the Causeway, such journeys have become impossible. However, several Malaysian families managed to have a tearful reunion over the weekend after months of separation, just in time for the Midautumn Festival.
According to the Facebook post by Johor State Executive Councillor Liow Cai Tung, 8 sets of families were able to reunite with their children accompanied by authorities from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) and the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Some of the families being reunited.(Credit: Liow Cai Tung)
These families hail from Ipoh, Selangor, Pahang, and Johor; with children from as young as six months old to four years old.
Among them were a couple with a newborn baby who were separated for six months. The baby was born in Johor Bahru. Three days after birth, the father had to return to Singapore for work immediately after preparing the birth certificate. The mother returned as well after her one-month maternity leave came to an end.
While the original plan for them was to return every weekend to tend to their newborn child, the lockdown meant that they had to watch their kid grow up through Zoom calls, while cared for by an aunt.
Imagine holding your newborn child for the first time in six months!(Credit: Liow Cai Tung)
The aunt who had cared for the baby was also in tears, especially since she believed that the separation may last until next year, and by then the baby she had helped to bring up may not recognize her any longer.
Liow also noted that in one case, while the mother was overjoyed to see their child, the child did not recognize her and ended up crying for their grandmother, who was the daily caregiver, leaving the family bittersweet in its reunion.
Liow thanks the authorities for their help in bringing these families and their children together, for it would have been impossible to reunite them.
The ICA has arranged transport for the children and even helped them carry their luggage across the checkpoint.

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Lady Arrested For Calling Authorities “Idiots” During MCO Pleads Not Guilty

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The local lady who was arrested for insulting and obstructing police officers tasked at an Ops Covid roadblock pleaded not guilty to her charges.
Her alleged tale of calling officers â€œidiotsâ€  at a roadblock in Damansara, Petaling Jaya during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) became one of the many hot topics in Malaysia during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
The accused seen speaking to one of the on-duty officers during the incident.(Credit: YouTube/Malaysian Gazette)
Tong Poh Kim, a 44-year-old sales manager, was charged under Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955 for behaving indecently towards authorities, and Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing authorities from performing their duties.
 Tong Poh Kim being escorted outside court.(Credit: The Star)
The sentences carry a maximum fine of RM100 and jail time for up to 2 years or a fine of up to RM10,000 or both, respectively, if convicted.
Tongâ€™s bail was originally posted at RM1,000 for the first charge and RM 3,000 for the second one. However, lawyers pleaded for the court to lower the amount as the accused claimed to only earn RM2,000 a month.

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A Malaysian’s Slice-Of-Life Webcomic Nominated For The Prestigious Eisner Award

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A Malaysian animator, illustrator, and comic artist Erica Eng has been nominated for the prestigious Will Eisner Comic Industry Award. The Eisner Awards are the comic industry’s equivalent to the Academy Awards.
Her webcomic Fried Rice was nominated for the Best Webcomic category with six other titles internationally.

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Winners will be announced in July after an online vote by comic industry professionals.
Fried Rice is an autobiographical fiction set in Malaysia. The art is familiar and nostalgic, giving local and international readers a slice of Malaysian life with every update.
Her comic includes beautiful illustrations of quintessential Malaysianness- like this breakfast spread that includes yau char kuay (fried dough sticks) and nasi lemak.(Credit: Fried Rice Comic)
The webcomic follows a young girl named Min from Batu Pahat, Johor. She visits her cousin in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur while applying to an art school in New York.
The comic is based on the artist’s experience after graduating high school and wanting to be an artist and animator.
It’s a little naive and idealistic, because that was the way I was out of high school.Erica Eng to Malay Mail
The 21-year-old is currently pursuing a 3D character animation degree with the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California.
Erica cites Lat as a huge comic inspiration. Her motivation came from wanting to see modern Malaysian life depicted in comic form.
She’s also extremely proud of the food from Batu Pahat, claiming that it’s the best food in the world, adding that she will draw it into Fried Rice at some point.
Fried Rice is still a work in progress, expected to have a length of 150 to 200 pages. Currently, only 47 pages are published. Erica updates every Sunday morning, citing that she loves the story and is committed to finish it.

Erica Eng is the fourth Malaysian to ever receive an Eisner nomination. In 2018, Reimena Ashel Yee was nominated for the Best Digital Comic award for her webcomic-turned-graphic novel The Carpet Merchant of Konstantiniyya. In 2017, Seremban-born, Singapore-based Sonny Liew received six nominations for his accliamed graphic novel The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye. A decade earlier in 2004, Tan Eng Huat under the pseudonym Kutu was nominated as Best Penciller and Inker for his work on DC Comics’ Justice League of America.

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ALERT! PDRM seeks info on WOMAN abusing BABY in viral video

Police are urging the public to aid in the search of a woman currently wanted for sadistically abusing a baby in a recent viral video.
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The extremely disturbing footage believed to have been taken in Malaysia, reveals the horrendous scene that transpired in a dark, grimy room.
The woman is seen viciously slapping, beating and quite literally clobbering a baby girl as she was changing it’s diaper and clothes.
The woman even savagely strangled the baby by the neck with it’s clothing and mercilessly swung her around as the toddler, believed to be around a year-old, howled away, visibly in distressed by the savage ordeal.
The 1.36-second clip, believed to have been recorded using a mobile phone by a bystander was circulating through WhatsApp and had since gone viral after catching the attention of enraged netizens disturbed by the shocking episode.
WARNING!
What youâ€™re about to see is extremely graphic and disturbing.

Bukit Aman is urging anyone who has information on this lady seen abusing a toddler to come forward and assist the police. You can WhatsApp the Criminal Investigation Department at 019-3019930 or just head to the nearest police station to lodge a report. pic.twitter.com/eDRUzTMug8
â€” Thasha Jayamanogaran 🇲🇾 (@Thashaj) June 11, 2019

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PDRM said that thus far, no report had been made on the incident and is calling for anyone with information regarding the case to step forward and assist their investigations.
We implore everyone to be on the lookout for this merciless individual. If you have any details on the incident, please contact the authorities at the nearest police station or via the following channels:
PDRM official Facebook
PDRM official Twitter
PDRM oWhatsApp – Criminal Investigation Department: +6019-3019930


Man Complains About Not Enough Butter On Bread At Local Kopitiam Chain

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A customer at a local kopitiam chain has expressed dissatisfaction with the amount of butter on his bread.

The man, who took his complaint to social media, ordered butter and kaya toast from the establishment but was disappointed to find insufficient butter on the bread.
The man explained that he believes the kopitiam has lost its touch and that other establishments now provide better customer value.
He reminisced how the kopitiam had the “first movers advantage” that once dominated the market but no longer maintained what they were once good at.
The kopitiam in question has yet to respond to the man’s complaints.

Others have also complained about the size of the butter and how it has decreased over time.
“All this while the size of butter like that even before inflation… just that slightly thick than now. So I stop going there…” said another customer.
Some said this is not the first time that the kopitiam has received complaints about the quality of their products.

Other customers have also shared their experiences with receiving mouldy bread and having to complain about having it replaced.
Netizens also specifically mentioned the Nasi Lemak Ayam, claiming that the rice was tasteless and the chicken used was small and frozen.
The establishment has yet to respond to the recent complaints.
READ MORE: “Almost Didn’t See It!” Thin Butter Slices On Toast Shocked Customer At Local Eatery

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Digi is M’sia’s Fastest Mobile Operator, But M’sia’s Mobile Internet Lagging Behind In SEA

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Digi is the fastest mobile operator among top providers in Malaysia during the third and forth quarter of last year, based on the latest stats from Ookla, the people behind Speedtest.net.

The mobile operator was also the most consistent, with a score of 88.6% compared to the competition such as Maxis (84.5%), U Mobile (79.9%), Celcom (77.1%) and Unifi which scored a meagre 55.8%.
Although they are on top in terms of consistency and speed, Digi doesn’t have the widest 4G coverage. That belongs to Celcom with 91%.
Ookla’s stats also revealed that Nusajaya in Johor has the fastest download speed of any city in Malaysia, better than Johor Bahru, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, Melaka, Ipoh and even Kuala Lumpur.
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The bigger surprise is how we’re lagging behind the rest of ASEAN as there’s data which shows that we’re not even among the top 5 in the region in terms of mobile internet performance.
Singapore occupies the top spot, followed by Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Laos and Myanmar.
The country fared better in terms of fixed broadband though, behind Singapore and Thailand.
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M’sian Researchers Win UK Innovation Award For Plastic Packaging Alternative Inspired By Tempeh

Plastic waste is a huge problem for the planet. Itâ€™s clogging our drains, choking the seas and harming both animal and human health.
While the Malaysian government has launched a national plan towards zero single-use plastic by 2030 (and several plastic bans), we still have some ways to go in finding alternate solutions.
Luckily, a group of inventive Malaysian students had a pretty impressive idea that just might save the world.
Inspired by the humble tempeh, Malaysian students WON the 2019 Greenpeace Global Challenge in London!
Meet Ivan Ling, Bao Lee Phoon, Chin Joo Tan and Chong Cheen Ong, a squad of young nanotechnology researchers also known as Team NanoMalaysia who won big at the 2019 IET Innovation Awards.

Chin Joo Tan, Chong Cheen Ong, Ivan Ling & Bao Lee Phoon at the IET Innovation Awards 2019 in London.(Credit: Team NanoMalaysia via Malay Mail)

The global engineering challenge is organised by UK-based The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in partnership with Greenpeace and GreenSeas Trust.
Presented with the challenge of reducing plastic waste by tackling unnecessary use at supermarkets, the four PhD students put their heads together and came up with the PICAS block!
Much like the tempeh block where soybeans are bound together, the PICAS block (Packaging in Carrageenan and Starch) binds dry, loose food products together using carrageenan (made from red algae) and starch to create dissolvable food blocks.
Starch is used as the internal binder while carrageenan iscoated on the outside of the block to form a physical barrier against moistureand contaminants.

How the PICAS block is made. (Credit: Team NanoMalaysia via Malay Mail)

The idea is basically to package dried beans and grains together in a block instead of scooping out dried lentils into plastic bags and weighing them every time you feel the urge to make dhal because you miss your mumâ€™s cooking.
The main aim of this solution is not to propose an alternative biodegradable packing material, but to come out with an entirely new way to sell dried food that is easier to use.Imagine reaching out for a block of beans the same way you would for an orange, or an apple, and placing it directly into your shopping basket at the market. No plastic bags needed!Team NanoMalaysia via IET.
Itâ€™s also pretty easy to use. Just drop the PICAS block into a pan of hot water and the carrageenan film turns into soft jelly thatâ€™s easily peeled off while the starch just dissolves in the water.
FYI, the carrageenan jelly also TRAPS contaminants, so the dirt never touches the beans.
If youâ€™re having trouble visualising what the product looks like and its use, we present you this amazing explanation video by Team NanoMalaysia, complete with novice acting by the researchers:

Hailing from University of Southampton Malaysia, Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of Malaya, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Malaya and Universiti Teknologi Petronas, the PhD students also walked away with Â£500 (around RM2,600) cash prize and a trophy!
Project leader, Ivan has also mentioned that they have plans to further develop the PICAS block and hopefully get it commercialised in the near future.
Weâ€™re looking forward to seeing their innovative solution in supermarkets worldwide as we battle plastic use. In the meantime, it looks like banana leaves may be the solution to Malaysiaâ€™s plastic problems.

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Senior MAS pilot quits job to join daughters as junior pilot

The story of a Malaysian father who reportedly quit his job at a company with which heâ€™s been flying with for 40 years has caught the attention of Twitterjaya.
The reason?
He quit his job so that he’d have the opportunity to fly with his two pilot daughters before he retires.

This man left the company he’s been w for 40 years, started fresh as a junior, got a new rating at the age of 58, just so he could fly w 2 of his annoying daugters. I cannot tell you how grateful i am for this. Alhamdulillah, i finally got to fly w my abah! :’) pic.twitter.com/NQGGO4ucLO
â€” Safia Anisa (@SafiaAnisa) July 12, 2019

Due to the company change, the father apparently has to start fresh as a junior pilot at AirAsia and work his way back up from the bottom.

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One of his daughters, @SafiaAnisa, shared the story on Twitter elaborating on her dad’s story.

Aww thank you for the well wishes everyone!! ♥ Just for clarification, my dad started flying right after spm, he was a cadet for MAS. After 40 years there, me and my sister both got a job at airasia. He then decided to come to airasia so he could fly w us before he retires! pic.twitter.com/bx6tOPqkMR
â€” Safia Anisa (@SafiaAnisa) July 13, 2019

Twitterjaya was touched by the story, wishing the trio well.

Hehe he is! He was an instructor and an examiner in mas dulu. He’s rated on a lot of aircrafts, including 747 and a380. Hehe masuk company baru, kapal baru, environment baru at 58 bukan senang! Hehehe proud daughter here 🙋🏽♀👊🏼
â€” Safia Anisa (@SafiaAnisa) July 13, 2019

“Your dad must be really smart”“He is! He was formerly an instructor and examiner at MAS (Malaysian Airlines). He’s rated on a lot of aircrafts, including 747 and A380. Now he’s entering a new company, flying a new plane, in a new environment at 58 years old. It’s not easy! Proud daughter here.”

Syabas for father & daughters great pilot team 😀👍👩✈👨✈👩✈🛩🛩 pic.twitter.com/iYFcaDnBJu
â€” Tengku Adnin (@adnin63690080) July 13, 2019

“Congratulations to the great father & daughters pilot team!”

satu family jadi pilot 😭❤
â€” s (@alyantshx) July 13, 2019

“A whole family of pilots”

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â€” zakuanzack™ (@zackzealous) July 12, 2019

As her post went viral, it appears that many Twitterians know of her dad.

Yes hehehhe. After start checklist completed…abah! 😜😜😜
â€” Safia Anisa (@SafiaAnisa) July 13, 2019

“I’ve flown with your dad once. He’s a very, very nice guy. Out of curiosity, if it’s your sector and when you want to request stuff, what do you say? “Abah (dad), flaps one please”? Hahaha!”
“Yes, After start checklist complete…abah (dad)!”

Your dad was my instructor on my first line training flight on the B734, back in 1993! Nighstop BKI! Kirim salam kat Capt.
â€” MNoor (@Madnoor7) July 13, 2019

“Your dad was my instructor on my first line training flight on the B734, back in 1993! Nighstop BKI! Send my regards to the Capt.”

Say hello to your dad. Letâ€™s see if he remembers me. pic.twitter.com/ueHfjlX6WJ
â€” Tony (@rolex207254) July 13, 2019

Good going, you three! We wish you all many pleasant flights ahead!


Penang temple ablaze, firemen battles the raging fire (Video)

Pek Kong Cheng temple in Bukit Mertajam, Penang, had caught fire earlier this evening at 8:40pm.
Firemen battled it for nearly half an hour, finally extinguishing the temple at 9:15pm. The current damages are still unknown.


Cyclists Want To Use Motorcycle Lanes On Weekends Due To A Very Obvious Issue

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Cyclists have often been the subject of significant amount of vitriol online, especially from motorists who find them rather annoying and dangerous on the roads. In response, they’ve come out to make their case – like suggesting that motorbike lanes can be reserved bicycle lanes on weekends.

Faz Adhili, a long-time member of Malaysia’s cycling scene and owner of Plan A bicycle shop, notes that there is a lack of infrastructure available in the country for cyclists, which is why so much misunderstanding happens between cyclists and motorists.
In an Astro Awani interview, he says that even existing bike lanes are often not usable for cyclists due to people not respecting the lanes at all. Plenty of people double-park on the cycling lanes, and some even open roadside stalls on the lane, obstructing the usage for cyclists.
Cyclists cycling on the road without proper bicycle lanes.(Credit: Faz Adhili)
Other countries, like Thailand, have exclusive bike lanes for cyclists, but Faz Adhili understands that it’s a big undertaking for the government to build new infrastucture for cyclists.
Hence, he suggested the usage of existing infrastructure- the motorcycle lanes along major highways and within the cities. Due to low traffic during weekend mornings, it would likely not be too inconvenient for cyclists to make use of the motorcycle lanes. He also argues that it would help cyclists stay safe as well as off the main road.
Bike Lanes? No Lanes.
The blue bicycle lane that weaves through Kuala Lumpur city and other areas are not newly built infrastructure, but rather simply painted on top of existing roads or walkways.
The blue bicycle lane is painted over existing roads.(Credit: Bernama)
Because of that, they are often ignored by motorists and cars casually block the lane by parking on it.
However, motorcycle lanes, which are specially built roads for motorcycles that are separate from main highways, are not great either. In fact, motorcycle lanes are rather notorious for being in pretty bad shape.
READ MORE: M’sian actor turned activist wants govt to take motorcycle lanes seriously
The motorcycle lane that runs parallel to Federal Highway is often flooded and littered with trash and debris, which poses a hazard to motorcyclists.(Credit: TRP)
While motorcyclists and cyclists struggle to have safe roads of their own, roads for cars have been plagued by potholes for years, causing road accidents and even casualties.
With poor infrastructure available for cyclists, Assistant Commissioner Mohd Fadzil Ali of PDRM Putrajaya suggests in cases when cyclists have no choice but to get on the road, they should cycle in a single-file and not spread out, which would obstruct traffic. Additionally, everyone has to follow traffic rules for a safer and better commute.

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Covid-19: Record-Breaking 1,884 New Cases Today, Led By Klang Valley

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Malaysia made a sombre new Covid-19 record today with a whopping 1,884 new cases – the highest EVER daily infection recorded.

According to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, a majority of the new infections came from Selangor with 1,203 infections, or 63.9% of the new cases.
This is followed by Sabah with 289 cases and Kuala Lumpur with 196 cases.
Pecahan kes baharu (1,884)Selangor1,099 kluster sedia ada 77 kontak rapat27 lain-lain saringanSabah52 kluster sedia ada164 saringan kontak rapat73 lain-lain saringanKL107 kluster sedia ada80 kluster baharu (Bintang dan Indah Mas)8 lain-lain saringan1 import pic.twitter.com/8ePhe1c7is— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) November 23, 2020
Klang Valley leading in infections
Dr Noor Hisham stated that a majority of the infections in Klang Valley today sprung from workplace-related clusters – namely Teratai Cluster (1,067) and Damanlela Cluster (101 cases)
Teratai Cluster is linked to the Top Glove factory and worker’s hostel in Klang, Selangor.
Top Glove production line. (Credit: Top Glove Corporation via Malay Mail)
Malaysiakini reports that most of the Top Glove factory workers in Klang found positive lived at the hostels along Jalan Teratai in Meru.
Cases at the factory were initially reported on 5 November with 17 employees testing positive for Covid-19 following a screening exercise. Teratai Cluster was later confirmed by the Health Ministry on 7 November.
4 kluster baharu.Daripada 1,168 kes baharu hari ini, 112 adalah daripada kluster baharu.132 masih menunggu keputusan.#kkm pic.twitter.com/6XQZQT2OlE— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) November 7, 2020
The male and female hostels were placed under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from 17th until 30th November.
Earlier today, the National Security Council (NSC) said today it has decided to close the factories of glove manufacturer Top Glove Corporation Bhd in stages.

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KL Condo Owner Demands Anti-Masker Freedom In Bizarre Note Citing ‘Injustice’

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Netizens had themselves a quick but concerning chuckle over a note that was supposedly typed out and left by a condominium homeowner in Kuala Lumpur who was trying to make a case against the mandatory face mask rule dictated in the Government’s pandemic SOP.

The note, written by a man named Jason, was left plastered underneath a warning sign at the condo’s entrance that reminds people to keep their face masks on or pay the price – which according to the bold-type memo made by the condo’s management means having one’s picture taken, reported to the police and paying a fine of up to RM10,000.
Based on the note, it appears that Jason opposed the mandatory masks rule and stated that it was illegal for the condo’s management or even the police for that matter, to issue fines to people for not masking up.
Jason calls it an injustice for the authorities, who he says, are not qualified to issue or threaten people with fines and said that law enforcers and the building’s management were providing false and misleading information besides intimidating, harassing and extorting the residents there.
To make his case, Jason included some un-updated policies that were previously recommended by the United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Jason also claims that people from around the world had begun taking action and are winning against the authorities who require or punish people for not masking up and is implying that Malaysians do the same to stand up for their rights.
Supreme Courts across the world are ruling IN FAVOR OF CITIZENS NOT THEIR OWN GOVERNMENTS, demanding that Governments return any illegal fines that have been collected back to its citizens. There is growing precedence which means you now have evidence to fight back if anyone attempts to fine you.wrote Jason the Condo Owner in his note.

Well, Jason, we’re here to tell you that you’re wrong.
See Jason, according to the latest CDC public health guidelines, members of the public are both encouraged and even required in some places, to wear face masks either indoors or outdoors regardless of whether they have been vaccinated or not.
The health agency’s latest set of guidelines state that;
In general, people in the US are not required to wear a mask outdoors but are encouraged to have one on in areas with high numbers of Covid cases or in an outdoor setting where activities include close contact with unvaccinated people.Everyone above the age of two who is not fully vaccinated should wear a mask in indoor public spaces.People who have illnesses or are taking medication that lowers their immune system should take precautions and wear a mask to protect themselves and others.Even fully vaccinated people are encouraged to mask up indoors in public to maximise protection and prevent the spread of Covid.Wearing a face mask is required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation travelling into, within, or out of the US.People are encouraged to wear a mask to protect themselves and others from the spread of the Delta variant.
It’s also necessary to note that in the US, mask requirements might vary from place to place so the public is required to make sure that they follow the rules and regulations set where they are.
In addition to the mask rule, people in the US are also advised to maintain physical distancing rules, even when you’re at home.
People are also encouraged to take the Covid-19 vaccine as quickly as possible.
Another thing that people were more than keen to point out to Jason, is that he is currently living in Malaysia and thus must abide by Malaysian rules, not the US.

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Even our Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar was famously quoted as saying “When in Rome do as the Romans do. When in Malaysia, please mask up. Regardless of the rules elsewhere.” when last confronted with cases of denizens refusing to follow Covid SOPs
Read More: [WATCH] KLCC Karen Speaks Out In Bizarre 2-Minute Video About Freedom
See Jason, unlike in the US, here in Malaysia it is first and foremost mandatory for each and every denizen to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, except if they have medical conditions that prevent them from taking the jabs.
Unvaccinated people are banned from attending or entering public spaces, including eateries and most stores.
Travellers and tourists to Malaysia are also required to be fully vaccinated in order to be allowed entry.
Members of the public are required to wear face masks and maintain physical distancing at all times when in public or in the company of other people outside their household or immediate social bubble, both indoors and outdoors.
People are only allowed to take off their masks when they are alone inside or outside (like in their own cars for instance), when they are eating in public at a restaurant that allows dine-ins, or when they are taking part in outdoor activities and exercise separated from other people.
Failing to follow these rules means that a person is liable to fines and even jail time as stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 242).

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Cadbury Slammed After Cropped Ad Celebrating “Everyday Malaysians” Left Out Most Malaysians

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Cadbury Malaysia was the subject of ridicule on Instagram after Malaysians noted the absence of the Indian community in a short clip celebrating the goodness of “everyday Malaysians”.
The advertisement titled “Salute the Goodness” quickly went viral for the wrong reasons after it was posted on Instagram on 6th July with several comments by Malaysian Indians who called out Cadbury Malaysia for the lack of representation of Malaysian communities.
         View this post on Instagram           Share your generosity story and join us as we #SaluteTheGoodness of Malaysians — from the heroism of frontliners to the selfless gestures of everyday people. Tag @cadbury_my, use the hashtags #SaluteTheGoodness #GoodnessInEveryone #CadburyGenerosity and let’s keep spreading the goodness today! A post shared by  Cadbury Malaysia (@cadbury_my) on Jul 6, 2020 at 12:05am PDT
Aside from the absence of local Indian faces, many commenters also pointed out missing East Malaysian and Orang Asli faces in the Instagram video that appeared to centre on Malay and Chinese Malaysians.
Screenshot from @cadbury_my/Instagram
Following the barrage of angry comments, Cadbury Malaysia followed up with a comment to clarify that Malaysians not have been “fully reflected in the end result” of a shortened Instagram video but that the full version of the advertisement was available on YouTube.
Mondelez Malaysia’s corporate and government affairs head Raja Zalina Raja Safran told Malay Mail that due to limited space size, the video that was posted on Facebook and Instagram was trimmed, thus disabling the entire presentation.
She asserted that the original advertisement has all the races featured and that the brand will “strive to do better in celebrating the diversity of our Malaysian culture and heritage.”
However, many were still unimpressed by the statement, calling for action by the company to rectify the oversight.
Screenshot from @cadbury_my/Instagram
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CAT KILLER sentenced to 15-months following viral video

KL Sessions Court today sentenced a man to 15-months prison after he plead guilty to strangling and killing his neighbor’s pet cat.

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Earlier this week, CCTV footage of a man hanging a cat by the neck to a staircase went viral, prompting investigations.

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Azrin was arrested by police last Monday after the catâ€™s owner had found the animal dead outside his home.
28-year-old Al Azrin Norhisham was found guilty under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772) and Section 29(1) of the same act, which carries a maximum sentence of three-years jail, a fine, or both.
The man had requested for a lighter sentence after claiming that his actions were justified.

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Azrin made the case that he was mentally unsound and said that the cat had first attacked him.

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However, his plea was denied.

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Police are also looking for another suspected animal abuser after footage of a man choking a chicken recently caught Malaysiaâ€™s attention.
Seriously, what is wrong with these peopleâ€¦

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Singapore Gets 4 Nights Of Coldplay, Malaysian & Indonesian Fans Not Happy

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Coldplay will be performing at Singapore’s National Stadium for four nights on 23, 24, 26, and 27 January 2024, CNA reported.

Other than Singapore, Coldplay added Manila and Bangkok to their world tour on 19 January and 3 February respectively.
Previously, Coldplay’s announcement for the Asian leg of their Music of the Spheres World Tour disappointed Singaporean fans.
This announcement of four nights will definitely light up the hearts of their Singaporean fans.

Over in Malaysia, it’s not announced yet if we’ll have an extra night of Coldplay concert at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium this November.
Malaysian and Indonesian fans aren’t happy about the announcement, especially since they faced hurdles in purchasing tickets online and had to “battle” ticket scalpers previously.
Some said the fact that Singapore has a four-night concert is a slap in the face to Malaysia.
Others wondered whether the LGBT issue brought up by some parties is why Coldplay has not announced an extra night in Malaysia yet.
Buat lah day 2 for Malaysia :’) I’m still waiting— jeni (@kookgull) June 12, 2023
Come on @coldplay @livenationmy This is absolutely unfairEspecially for those in Malaysia like me who waited for hours on the website tried to buy the ticket that dayThere are huge demands for second KL showGuess I’ll just wait till you all end up at Arena of Stars 😤 https://t.co/c6nhzeJuDu— Syefri Zulkefli 🇲🇾 (@chapree) June 12, 2023
Kenapa ya sampe 4days? Padahal manusianya banyakan di indo wkwk— Aulia (@auliarhmaa) June 12, 2023
Keren bgt singapore bisa dapetin coldplay 4 hari, imagine brp bnyk turis yang dateng ke negaranya in those 4 days, especially dr asean/asia. They got the concert and the tourists, such a king move.— bonjiwaw (@shuruntunuyu) June 12, 2023
Coldplay announcing a line of 4 nights show in Singapore is a spit in the face to Malaysia— Donnyie Darko (@akmalazri_) June 12, 2023
sebab dua tiga mangkuk dok maki2 Coldplay LGBT bagai langsung deme buat 4 show terus kat Singapore.. kesian— Bobby – Star-Lord (@syahzannizam) June 12, 2023

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Ketum Is An Effective Painkiller, Say Researchers

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A group of researchers have found that ketum is an effective painkiller, according to findings from Univesiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Yale University.
However, the scientists say that more testing is required to measure the effectiveness of the plant.
Hence, it has confirmed or given preliminary support to the efficacy of ketum as a pain reliever, which previously was only reported anecdotally based on personal experiences through observational studies.Univesiti Sains Malaysia via Bernama

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The statement was issued by USM who said the study was headed by its Centre for Drug Research (CDR) director, Professor Dr B.K.Vicknasingam and Prof Dr Marek C. Chawarski from Yale University’s School of Medicine.
According to the statement, the study was conducted in random, double-blind and placebo-controlled studies, involving 26 volunteers.
The findings were published in the June 2020 issue of the ‘Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine’ (YJBM) which presents evidence that has been objectively evaluated and achieved, following the results of a study on human subjects for the first time.

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GE15: Here’s All You Need To Know About Syed Saddiq

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The election is coming, and you still don’t know who to vote for. Let us help you by providing a little background on some of the politicians you’ll be voting for.

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This time around, we’re taking a look at Syed Saddiq. Here’s a snippet on the Muda president’s political career that’s been making headlines these past few years.
A little background
Syed Saddiq bin Syed Abdul Rahman was born in Johor in 1992 (30 years old) to a Singaporean father and a Malaysian mother. He got his secondary education at Royal Military College (RMC) and his tertiary education at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), majoring in Law (LLB).
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He was offered scholarships to pursue his master’s abroad, one of which was at Oxford University in 2017 but he opted to stay active in local politics.
He then successfully completed a Senior Fellowship at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in April 2021.
Involvement in politics
He started to dabble in Malaysian politics in 2016 when he joined a group called Change Led by the Young Generation (Challenger), which rejected Najib’s leadership over the 1MDB scandal.
Then he joined Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) – when it was still under Pakatan Harapan – as the leader of a youth wing under it called Angkatan Bersatu Anak Muda (Armada) the same year.
In 2018, he contested in the 14th general election and won the parliamentary seat for Muar, becoming one of the youngest members of parliament – Najib (when he first won) and Batu’s then independent candidate P Prabakaran were among the youngest too.
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The youngest cabinet Minister
After Pakatan Harapan defeated Barisan Nasional (BN) in 2018, a party that had ruled for over 60 years, Syed Saddiq was appointed as the Minister of Youth and Sports. He was the youngest minister in Malaysian history to be in the cabinet at only 25 years old. Because of this too, he was often bullied by the veteran MPs during parliamentary proceedings.
READ MORE: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Called “Budak” In Parliament Again But Backed Up By Hannah Yeoh
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Under the leadership of then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Syed Saddiq served in the government for almost two years until PH collapsed following the Sheraton Move. After that, Mahathir set out to form his own party called Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang). Syed Saddiq formed his own independent party too called Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) in 2020.
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Muda is a youth-centric, multi-racial party that seeks to be disruptive, pro-democracy and policy-driven. It was officially registered (after a few rejections) as a political party on December 2021.
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Fun Fact: When he was six, Syed Saddiq sent an invitation to the former PM Mahathir to invite him to his home for cookies. From idol to rival, anything could happen. 🤷🏽♀
Contributions
Undi18 was his baby
While he was a Minister, he helped push the lowering of the minimum voting age in Malaysia from 21 to 18 years old and the amendment was finally implemented in December 2021. For GE15, 1.4 million Malaysians between the ages of 18 and 20 (among 21.1 million voters) are eligible to vote.
READ MORE: Malaysia makes history with Undi 18, Dewan Rakyat agrees to lower voting age
It’s slow, but the minimum wage is increasing
He was one of the people who fought to increase minimum wage in the private from RM1200 to RM1500 which was finally implemented on May 2022. Before this, he also fought for the minimum wage of government interns to be raised from RM300 to RM900 which was implemented in September 2019.
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Suggests to legalise medical marijuana
Syed Saddiq also supported and suggested that the government should look into the benefits of medical marijuana like other countries.
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He also showed solidarity with nasheed artist and composer Muhammad Yasin Sulaiman who was charged with cultivating cannabis plants and trafficking 214g of cannabis at his condominium in Kota Damansara.
READ MORE: Time To Recognise Medicinal Marijuana, Says Syed Saddiq
Esports wouldn’t be the same without him
As the Youth and Sports Minister once upon a time, he pledged to transform Malaysia into an esports powerhouse not only in ASEAN but also in Asia. He oversaw the E-sports blueprint which has 5 strategies to expand the development of the sport among Malaysians.
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Got laptops for underprivileged students
As Muar’s MP, he really fought hard to provide laptops for underprivileged students in Muar. He even did several crowd fundraising and managed to raise over RM300,000 and RM196,000 to buy laptops and tablets for the needy in Muar. According to his Instagram post, to date, 1965 laptops and tablets have successfully been given away to those in need in Muar.
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A brief timeline of Syed Saddiq’s political duties:
2016 – 2020: Bersatu Youth Chief (Armada)2018 – Present: Member of parliament for Muar2018 – 2020: Minister of Youth and Sports2020 – Present: MUDA President
Criminal charges
Politics is never clean, as they say.
Despite being the youngest politician, Syed Saddiq was accused of four counts that could leave him with a hefty fine and long jail time.
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He was charged with one count of abetting in criminal breach of trust (CBT) of more than RM1 million in March 2020, one count of misappropriation of assets worth RM120,000 in April 2018, and two counts of money laundering worth RM50,000 each in June 2018 – all when he was in Bersatu, his previous party.
The prosecution rests its case on September 27 and the court will continue with Syed Saddiq’s defence between February and April next year.
“I will tell my side of the story so that justice can win”, said the incumbent Muar MP after the hearing on October 28.
READ MORE: [UPDATED] Syed Saddiq Pleads Not Guilty In RM1 Million Bersatu Breach Of Trust Case
He’s still representing Muar
As what some PH politicians are doing, Syed Saddiq also joins the trend of declaring his assets to prove his transparency towards the public before the election. His assets are worth RM1.9 million currently, including the two invaluable cats that he labelled as gifts from his brother and friend.
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Syed Saddiq is contesting in Muar under Muda (in cooperation with the PH coalition) against Mohd Helmy Abd Latif from BN and Abdullah Husin from Perikatan Nasional.
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Arcus Clouds Formed In KK On July 1st Makes You Wanna ‘Waw…’ And ‘Argh!’ At The Same Time

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How would you react if you drove by the sea and suddenly saw these ominous clouds in the air?

Sekitar keadaan awan pagi ini di Kota Kinabalu. Hujan lebat bersama angin kencang masih berlaku ketika ini. Sila ambil langkah berjaga-jaga. #SabahNewsTodayKredit daripada pembaca SNT @sabahnewstoday @SabahnewstodayN pic.twitter.com/k7efGE76aU— SabahNewsToday (@SabahnewstodayN) July 1, 2022
Would you immediately take shelter or whip out your phone and take a picture, admiring the beauty?
This particular phenomenon happened in Kota Kinabalu on Friday morning (1 July 2022). Big spine-chilling tsunami-like waves were seen in the sky before a gust of strong winds and heavy rain came down that morning.
The Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued an alert around 7 am on its Facebook page.
Locals were warned of a thunderstorm and heavy rain in Sabah’s Pedalaman (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort) and Pantai Barat (Papar, Putatan, Penampang, Tuaran and Kota Kinabalu) areas that would last for two hours.
Members of the internet, specifically in those areas, shared pictures and videos of the petrifying event in the comments section.
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This phenomenon is known as the Arcus clouds. “No need for panic. Even though it’s an indication of bad weather, it’s not dangerous like a typhoon”, according to Dr Ramzah Dambul, a climatologist at University Malaysia Sabah (UMS), in his Facebook post.
“These types of horizontal low clouds are actually cousins with the Cumulonimbus clouds. Both of these clouds are formed due to the collision of hot and cold air, which is a non-stable atmospheric situation. That’s why, usually, after this phenomenon, strong winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms will follow”, he added.
He further mentioned that Cumulonimbus clouds (shaped like the Hiroshima mushroom cloud) formed at higher levels than Arcus clouds.
Cumulonimbus clouds are typically seen in tropical climate countries like Malaysia, but the arcus could, however, is a very rare sight. It is believed that it happened in Kota Kinabalu only thrice in a decade (June 2012, June 2016, July 2022).
Arcus clouds are more commonly seen around the world only in Queensland, Australia, around four times in October each year.
“So, don’t go hiding under your bed, trembling. Go and enjoy the breathtaking view from your balcony (not outside!) if this happens”, he further stated.
It’s Harmless Unless It Hits The Ground
In addition, in a report by the Borneo Post, the Director of MetMalaysia Sabah, Amirzudi Hashim, said that the phenomenon is harmless unless it hits the ground surface.
“The funnel cloud phenomenon occurs when a funnel-shaped cloud is formed from condensing water droplets, associated with wind strips that rotate and extend from the base of the cloud.
“When this phenomenon occurs on the surface of the water, it is called a water spout. It usually occurs in a short period of time and is harmless unless it hits the ground surface,” he said in a statement.
Phew, Now That The Panic’s Over, Enjoy Some Of The Views!
Here are some of the views shared on social media yesterday.
Awan yg menyeramkan di kota Kinabalu Sabah, tadi pagi. 📷 Ponakan, Monique, Kinabalu Sabah. pic.twitter.com/3b0Rwy0ROE— Irawan Dy (@DRan354) July 1, 2022
Selamat Datang Julai !Keadaan awan pagi ini di Kota Kinabalu. Hujan lebat dan angin kencang ketika ini. Seram dan cantik pada masa yang sama. pic.twitter.com/G7wUCwHoNb— RELA MUKIM SELUPOH TUARAN (@MukimSelupohTRN) July 1, 2022
Here are some news coverages on the clouds in Perak and Sabah in 2016.

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Here are the ones in 2012.
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