Johor PH Appoints Salahuddin Ayub As New State Chief

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Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) deputy president Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub has been appointed as the new Pakatan Harapan (PH) Johor chairman, replacing Aminolhuda Hassan, who is also the Johor Amanah’s chief.

According to Bernama, Salahuddin, who is also the Pulai MP and Simpang Jeram will be assisted by three deputies – Aminolhuda, PKR’s Rafizi Ramli and DAP’s Liew Chin Tong.
Amanah’s Faizul Salleh had been picked to hold the PH’s secretary post in Johor while S. Gopalakrishnan of PKR will now act as the pact’s treasurer.
Former Johor exco Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali meanwhile was appointed as the state’s PH information chief.
The decision was announced in a joint statement by the coalition component parties yesterday.
“Johor PH held a meeting recently to discuss the state PH leadership structure, especially since PKR has now concluded its annual congress and party elections.
“From this meeting, Johor PH decided that Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub will be the Johor PH chairman,” the coalition’s statement reads.
Following the state election earlier this year, PH had appointed Perling assemblyman Liew Chin Tong as the state Opposition chief inside the Johor legislative assembly.
Barisan Nasional (BN) reclaimed Johor back from PH after winning the 2022 state election with a landslide victory, sweeping 40 out of the total 56 state seats offered, and achieving its target of a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.

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Subsidies Coming For Bottled Cooking Oil, Says Minister

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Mechanisms for subsidies for cooking oil are in the final stages of discussion, to be tabled in a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (today). It is likely that the government will announce these subsidies for 2kg or 5kg bottled cooking oil as early as next week.

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali noted that this Cabinet meeting will include discussions between three relevant ministries, including the Industries and Commodities Ministry, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry, and the Finance Ministry.
The main reason for such discussions is to ensure that the public has access to low-priced cooking oil while safeguarding the interests of crude palm oil suppliers.

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MP Accuses Health DG Of Seeking Publicity, Being Unqualified & Afraid To Die

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Member of Parliament for Bintulu, Sarawak Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing accused Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah of “being afraid to die” by not visiting hospitals in Sabah to provide moral support for frontliners there.
For instance, in Kota Kinabalu now the situation is bad. Why didn’t he visit all the hospitals and the temporary hospitals? Only doctors and nurses were told to go. They are not afraid to die.Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing according to The Star
Tiong then claimed that Health DG Noor Hisham is afraid to die because he did not come down to Sabah and did not declare a lockdown in prison. Tiong also noted that deputy health director-general also did not visit Sabah, implying that the deputy was also afraid to die.
He accused Dr Noor Hisham of seeking publicity with his daily health briefings.
His daily briefings can also be read by his office boy.Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing according to FMT
Parliament Response
Following his remarks, other Parliamentary members burst into an uproar, among which Oppositions MPs were the most vocal. Pakatan Harapan MP for Jelutong, RSN Rayer, was ejected by the Speaker for shouting in defense of the Health DG even after his mic had been muted.
Later on, Tiong refused to retract the incendiary statement, claiming that he is merely airing the grievances of the frontliners.
Health DG Response
At the Health Ministry’s daily briefing today, Dr Noor Hisham responded to Tiong’s outburst.
Dr Noor Hisham noted that he had gone on-ground at Sabah hospitals back in August to check on the preparedness for facing the Sabah state election at that time.
(Credit: CPRC/Facebook)
Additionally, his deputy Health director-general was stationed in Sabah just last week. Not only that, Tan Sri Jemilah binti Mahmood, a physician and special advisor to Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, has also visited Sabah two weeks ago to check on the management of Covid-19 in the state and to address any issues that may have arisen.
Dr Noor Hisham added that the Health Ministry has already formulated a plan for Sabah.
He goes on to explain that there is no such issue of “fearing death”, citing that Muslims have to accept death wherever and whenever it may come.
What is important is that we set our intention to do the duty that was assigned to us, and our current intention is to break the chain of infection in the country.Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
The Role of Health Director-General
Current Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah is first and foremost a civil servant, meaning that his position is not political in nature.
Health DG also hosts the daily Covid-19 updates.(Credit: Malay Mail)
His main responsibility is the health of the nation, and the non-political nature of his position ensures that he can focus on his job without playing the politikus game and falling victim to changing political landscapes.
In fact, Dr Noor Hisham has been Health director-general for 7 years and served under three different health ministers from different parties.

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Newborn Baby Stabbed In Terengganu, Underaged Mother And Possible Rape Victim Detained By Police

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Police have detained a 15-year-old girl in Kemaman, Terengganu after her newborn baby boy was found dead with injuries to his chest.

The girl gave birth to the baby boy with assistance from a friend at a home in Felcra Seri Bandi, Cukai in the morning.
While the friend rushed to inform a nearby clinic about the delivery, the teen mother and her baby were left at home. The girl’s mother was away at work in Cukai at the time.
When the clinic personnel arrived, they saw that the baby was bleeding from stab wounds to the left side of his chest.
They rushed the baby to the clinic that was less than 100 metres from the house for medical aid.
The police received a report about the incident around 10 am and rushed to the scene.
Bayi lelaki yang baru dilahirkan dipercayai dibunuh kejam ibunya yang juga seorang remaja perempuan di bawah umur dengan kesan tikaman didada. Kejadian berlaku di Sri Bandi, Kemaman, Terengganu. Ketua Polis Daerah Kemaman, Supt Hanyan Ramlan mengesahkan perkara itu. @BuletinTV3 pic.twitter.com/tCSNHAe3rU— Mohd Ishak Abdillah Ngah (@ShaqNewsMPB) February 8, 2022
According to New Straits Times, the healthcare staff confirmed that the baby was dead. The body was taken to Kemaman Hospital for post-mortem examination.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the mother was a rape victim. Malay Mail reported that there were several sharp objects with traces of blood in the girl’s home too.
Kemaman district police chief, Superintendent Hanyan Ramlan, said the girl was no longer at school and stayed with her mother after her father died.
Since she was the only person in the house with the baby during the incident, the police have detained her to assist in investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The police have also identified the man who allegedly raped the teenage girl and he’s being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.

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GE15: PH’s Padang Serai candidate Karupaiya dies

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Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Padang Serai candidate for the 15th General Election (GE15) Karupaiya Mutusami, who is also the parliamentary seat’s incumbent, passed away today.
In confirming Karupaiya’s death, PKR secretary-general Datuk Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said they last met on 14 November during a campaign ceramah in Kulim.
“On behalf of PKR’s big family and Pakatan Harapan, I would like to extend our condolences to the family of the late Karupaiya. His passing is a big loss to the party and the ‘reformasi’ struggle.
“His contributions in Parliament, to the entire Padang Serai branch, and to the Armed Forces especially the veterans will be remembered,” Saifuddin said.
Karupaiya was set to defend the Padang Serai seat where he would have faced off four other opponents; Datuk C. Sivaarrajh of Barisan Nasional (BN), Datuk Azman Nasrudin of Perikatan Nasional (PN), Mohd Bakhri Hashim of Warisan and Independent candidate Sreanandha Rao.
During his one term as Padang Serai MP, after having won the seat in GE14, website MYMP listed his attendance in the Dewan Rakyat as 87 over 89. He had also asked a total 87 questions while the Parliament was in session.

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UM ranks #15 globally for Best Engineering Programme yet local graduates are paid peanuts

The engineering programme at University Malaya (UM) has been listed as the 15th best in the world.
The achievement was announced by the US News & World Report, which gave the university a score of 84.1.
The score was reportedly calculated based on the programmeâ€™s basic engineering concepts using science and math in problem-solving.

Picture credit: University of Malaya

Besides UM, several other local universities also made the list:

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM (40th place)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, UKM (147th place)
Universiti Sains Malaysia, USM (193rd place)
Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM (220th place)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional, UNITEN (253rd place)
Universiti Malaysia Pahang, UMP (271st place)
Universiti Teknologi Petronas, UTP (285th place)
Universiti Teknologi Mara, UiTM (464th place)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis, UniMAP (654th place)

The website also explained that all listed universities have the ability to conduct research projects in a number of engineering topics, including aerospace, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering.
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Besides placing 15th globally, UM was also listed as the 27th best university in Asia and the best local university.
UM engineering faculty dean, Prof Dr Saad Mekhilef attributes the achievement to the staff and students of the faculty, adding that the placement proves the quality of the research and work of the researchers in the faculty.
He also said that the secret to their success was conducting high-quality research which is then applied to be published in the best journals.

Picture credit: Make A Meme

But whatâ€™s interesting is this:
Despite the fact that the engineering programmes in Malaysia are being recognised globally,  locally, the salary rate of engineers has not changed for the last 20 years.
In fact, Malaysian engineers are among the lowest paid compared to other countries.

Picture credit: Berita Harian

According to Berita Harian, the current salary rate for Malaysian engineering fresh graduates is less than RM2,500 a month.
And even then, the RM2,500 rate is only offered in major cities and towns like in the Klang Valley, while those working in smaller towns outside of urban centres are offered much less.
In the public sector, Grade J41 civil engineers receive RM2,529 a month while mechanical and electrical engineers in the same Grade get RM2,360.
And the starting pay rate can reach a maximum of RM9,000 with an annual increment of RM225.
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Speaking to Berita Harian, Megat Johari Megat Mohd Noor, member of the Board of Engineers Malaysia said that local universities churn out about 10,000 engineering graduates a year, and that number is increasing annually.
However, the local engineering industry isnâ€™t interested in hiring and training local graduates but instead prefers to hire foreign talents.
He attributes this practice as the reason why the field is not improving locally, resulting in the low and depressed salaries of local graduates.
Besides engineers, science graduates have also voiced our how they are also facing problems in getting well paid jobs.
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Plan Your Next Nature Getaway At This Picturesque Homestay In Serendah

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Do you feel so stuffed, living in the city? You might need some time off from the hustle and bustle of the metropolitan area and just reunite with nature.

READ MORE: 9 Glamping Places In The Klang Valley To Fulfill Your Adventurous Dream Vacation Glamorously
Instead of honking cars, you wanna hear the sound of cascading waterfalls or the rustling leaves in the breezy winds, don’t you?
Well, we’ve got just the staycation place for you!
There’s a new homestay in Serendah and it’s made from bamboo and bertam leaves!
Sustainable community-based tourism
Umah Temuan is an initiative made by an NGO called Epic, a social enterprise named Native Discovery, together with a global science company called 3M.
(Credit: Native Discovery)
With a soothing river backdrop and lush in Hulu Selangor, the initiative aims to help the Temuan Orang Asli tribe gain income through community-based tourism. Besides boosting the local economy, the initiative also intends to drive awareness of the beautiful culture and tradition of the Temuan tribe.
(Credit: Native Discovery)
The Temuan village in Kampung Serendah has a lot to offer in terms of culture and experiences. To spotlight their colourful heritage and way of living, we devised a community-based homestay initiative that will boost the local economy whilst promoting the local culture, that will ultimately become a self-sustaining ecosystem.”John-Son Oui, CEO of Epic
It has Temuan tribe elements in its architecture
(Credit: Native Discovery)
The homestay is like an open-air cabin with bamboo and bertam leaves being most of the materials used, which are influenced by the Temuan tribe’s tradition. They’re actually built by volunteers and a group of talented Orang Asli Temuan community members who have been mastering the indigenous build for years.
(Credit: 3M Malaysia)
High pitched roofs, locally sourced atap bertam and bamboo wall panel weaving were used to cultivate understanding and appreciation for the Orang Asli’s culture and heritage.
(Credit: Native Discovery)
You can do multiple activities here
Here in Umah Temuan, apart from sleeping in the breezy and calming forest, you can do activities like jungle trekking, playing with the waterfalls, learning how to cook indigenous recipes or even try weaving bertam leaves for roof thatches.
(Credit: Native Discovery, 3M Malaysia)
You can book a private guided hike through the rich greenery of Kampung Serendah forest, that will be led by Roslan – better known as Ayah Indah in the community – and his team of experienced native guides.
(Credit: Native Discovery / Facebook)
They have a popular waterfall there called the Serendah Waterfalls, that’s accessible via the village. You will have private access to the riverbed of Sungai Sendat, where you are free to enjoy the peace and serenity of nature there.
(Credit: Native Discovery / Facebook)
Furthermore, you can feast on the best Temuan cuisine there, made by their native cooks using traditional cooking techniques and natural ingredients sourced from the Kebuns themselves. They can also show you some of their artistic weaving skills, so you can have a memorable and fun time learning their traditional arts.
(Credit: 3M Malaysia, Native Discovery / Facebook)
The Hulu Selangor district village is 45-minutes (around 40 km) from the city center of Kuala Lumpur and is home to around 600 Temuan Orang Asli, the largest Orang Asli ethnicity in the Selangor state.
For more info on the homestay, you can visit here.
For more info on Native Discovery and how they went on hiking, cooking, and river adventures with the Temuan tribe, visit here.
Umah Temuan
Address: Umah Temuan Homestay, Kampung Orang Asli Serendah, 48200 Serendah
Website
READ MORE: Here Are Some Of The Top Unique Airbnbs In Malaysia To Take Your Breath Away

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Haze: up to 25% jump in asthma and conjunctivitis cases nationwide

More and more people are getting ill due to the ongoing haze calamity.
The Health Ministry announced a spike in asthma and conjunctivitis cases nationwide since the onslaught of the smog.
Between September 8 and 14,Â  asthma cases have gone up by some 16% with 1,375 cases reported.

(Image Credit: Neuropathy India)

Cases of conjunctivitis jumped to around 25% with 317 reported cases.

(Image Credit: Leader Call)

The ministry advised those who are highly at risk of contracting the diseases, mainly children, senior citizens and smokers (uhuk uhukkâ€¦) as well as those constantly exposed to the outside air, to take precautions and limit outdoor activities.
Those suffering from bronchitis, lung inflammation, heart conditions and allergies are also advised to stay away from the hazy, polluted air to minimize the risk of contracting even more illnesses.

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If you are experiencing symptoms of coughing, runny nose, sore eyes, lung irritation and inflammation, and asthma, do seek out medical attention immediately.
Keep yourselves safe from the haze by wearing the correct masks and check out our handy haze health tips for both humans and your furry friends!
Curious to know more about the air pollutant? Find out what transboundary haze is and why it tends to stick around for so long in this previous article we wrote!


“Looks Like Wild Boars Passed Through” Malaysians Stepped On Plants Just To See The Merdeka Parade

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The 65th National Day celebration has ended. However, the aftermath of the parade leaves a lot to be desired.

The row of plants on the road divider around Dataran Merdeka and Jalan Raja Laut were trampled on by the parade spectators.
In the pictures, the green plants had been trampled flat on the ground and people stood on the leaves without a care.
It looked like all the plants couldn’t be saved due to the extensive damage.
DBKL sindir sesetengah pengunjung tidak mempedulikan landskap di atas pembahagi jalan di sekitar Dataran Merdeka dan Jalan Raja Laut sehingga musnah dipijak ketika sambutan Hari Kebangsaan pagi tadi.Foto : DBKL pic.twitter.com/CdkScnJN0V— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) August 31, 2022
Another person who attended the celebrations also shared that some people plucked the beautiful flowers at the parade and destroyed the flowering plants.
Netizens were saddened to see the lack of civic consciousness and the low mentality of some people.
To illustrate how bad the damage was, some people said the plants looked like they were trampled on by wild boars in the kampung.
It was obvious that those who stepped on the plants did not find that it was the wrong thing to do.
A netizen said when she tried to advise a makcik from pushing away and stepping on the plants, the makcik said “let them plant something else next time.”
Tahap kesedaran civic dan mentality rakyat masih rendah, adab semua ke laut. Sambutan hari kemerdekaan tu tak salah, tetapi cara rakyat keluar menyambut hari ini kena betul. Belum sentuh bab kewajipan Solat, Allahu semoga Allah melindungi kita semuanya.— 🌹عتيقه زولايخا 🇲🇾 (@atiqahsapphire) August 31, 2022
Maaf kalau bahasa kasar tp kalau korg pernah tgk kebun kat kampung², mcm ni la jd bila ba*i masuk kebun. Habis rosak tanaman. Serious x niat nk mencarut tp tny la org yg ada kebun.— Tag Jones 🇵🇸 (@callmefye) August 31, 2022
sama macam pagi tadi makcik tu dia tindih pokok tepi pagar macam ni, i tegur laa cakap pokok tuu. dia respon “alahh biaq nanti depa tanam lain” me like whattttt sakit pulak hati 😭😩— A (@aisyahnsr_) August 31, 2022
The crowd ‘fighting’ with the plants for a view of the parade. Video: @twt_Raziman/ Twitter
On the other hand, some netizens said the venue wasn’t suitable to hold a large crowd for an event like National Day.
They surmised that the lack of space forced the crowd to occupy spaces that weren’t meant to hold large crowds.
They suggested the next National Day parade be held at Presint 2 in Putrajaya because it’ll be much more spacious.
Crowd penuh sngtt! Yg berjaya memisahkan kelompok manusia kat sana tadi hanyalah tiang, dinding dan benda benda konkrit. Yg lain, semua jadi tapak berpijak sbb manusia ramai tak cukup ruang, dan masih ramai yg baru dtg jugak— Faizul Arieff (@FaizulArieff) August 31, 2022
Said this many times already, Dataran Merdeka sekarang dah tak sesuai untuk sambutan hari kebangsaan ni. Presint 2, Putrajaya is a better alternative. Situ lebih luas, selesa— Daddy (@aslamsome) September 1, 2022

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Liverpool Were In Heaven At The End Of The Game

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Anfield was filled with the echoes of You Will Never Walk Alone when they trashed and humiliated their biggest rivals to a 7-0 defeat, the first in their history of rivalry.

Simply incredible. pic.twitter.com/teYSuCFFIX— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 5, 2023
Liverpool played their finest football in the current season in the game on Sunday defeating the team who just recently won the League Cup.
Many who expected the game to be in the hands of the visitors were proved wrong from the start whistle of the game as Liverpool played with full energy and amazing chemistry throughout the game.
They broke the deadlock just before the end of the first half with a beautiful right leg finish to the far corner from Cody Gakpo, the Dutch international.
However, in the second half, goals were firing in as if the players were having a regular practice session. Right at the start of the second half, Darwin Nunez headed in the second goal followed by a cheeky goal by Gody Gakpo in the span of 3 minutes.
The finish 🤤The celebrations with the Kop 😍 pic.twitter.com/b56zbceoFw— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 5, 2023
Mohamed Salah who scored twice in the game, has broken a new record by becoming the all time top scorer for Liverpool Football Club with 129 goals surpassing Robbie Fowler.
1̷2̷8̷129 Breaking yet another record in Red and becoming our leading @PremierLeague scorer 👑A special, special footballer. pic.twitter.com/0D4C60l3nh— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 5, 2023
All the three strikers who started the game scored twice each. The cherry on the cake was the goal from the Brazilian Roberto Firmino, the 7th of the night.
Liverpool lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League but they have now shown more desire and passion to win the games ahead. They also are now finally in a position where they could capture a top 4 place in the Premier League Table with a game in hand.
Malaysian Liverpool fans, as well as fans around the world, have been enjoying the victory . However, they Malaysians fans have been adding their own twist and creativity into the celebration of the victory in social media.
 pic.twitter.com/8qbBKS9uGX— . (@badMy2) March 6, 2023
Air buat hilang haus ustaz.. pic.twitter.com/hGow7UE86c— HarrisHoratio (@aritz77) March 6, 2023
Liverpool, who were expected to be on the losing end because of their current run in the season, proved to everyone that they are not done yet.

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Anthony Loke Meets With Abang Johari, Apologises On Behalf Of DAP

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DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke today met with Sarawak premier and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chief Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg in Kuching, Sarawak.

Loke, in a statement said they had a friendly chat.
“I informed the premier if there had been any statements made in the past by DAP leaders that had offended the Sarawak government and its people, on behalf of DAP I openly apologise.
“I hope this meeting will open a new chapter to build understanding and cooperation for the sake of a more developed and progressive Malaysia,” Loke said.
Also present was deputy Sarawak premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
With a hung parliament and no parties being able to form a government, this could be seen as DAP holding out an olive branch to GPS.
This is after GPS previously saying they would cooperate with Perikatan Nasional (PN) to form the new government.
PN currently has 73 seats while Pakatan Harapan (PH) has 82. Neither can form a government on its own as they would need 112 seats to do that.
GPS, with 23 seats initially agreed to a unity government with PN, Barisan Nasional (BN) which has 30 seats and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) which has six.
However after much backlash from various quarters due to PAS being one half of PN, GPS said they would leave the matter to the wisdom of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

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[Watch] Bangladeshi Worker Goes Viral For Earning RM5,000 A Month, Sends 90% Of Money To Family Back Home

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A Bangladeshi worker became viral on social media after a video about him earning up to RM5,000 a month made it to TikTok.

In the one-minute and 14-second video, a man asked the Bangladeshi how long he has been working in Malaysia and the salary he gets each month.
The Bangladeshi replied that he has been working in Malaysia for five years and earned RM5,400 in his last drawn salary.
  @zackl150 #fyp #Malaysiatiktok#Indonesia#Bangladesh ♬ bunyi asal  – abg hensem
I have been working in Malaysia for five years. Last month, I got a salary of RM5,400. Usually if the salary is RM5,000, I will send RM4,500 a month back home.The Bangladeshi worker on his monthly salary and what he does with the money.
The Bangladeshi man who is still single also showed his salary slip after being asked to show proof.
Based on the payslip dated December 2021, the Bangladeshi whose name is Md. Shamim Ali, worked as a tractor driver at Ladang Mawar in Kemaman, Terengganu.
He earned RM3,497 based on hours clocked (as opposed to a basic salary), with an additional RM1,090 for working on off days.
Md. Shamim pulled in a further RM814 for miscellaneous wages.
After deducting about RM484 including for income tax and salary advance, his net pay is RM4,917.55
Bangladeshi Md. Shamim Ali showing his latest payslip. (Source: TikTok)
However, it is not clear how much he is paid per hour, which means he could have been working like a dog to get that much.
Accordingly, Ladang Mawar is an estate that operates in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industry.
Md. Shamim’s passport expires on March 2022 but given the pay he is getting, chances are he will renew his documentations to keep working in Malaysia.
Glowing Praise And The Envious Gaze
Netizens praised the Bangladeshi for remitting a large sum of his salary for his family.

The man’s story also attracted the attention of locals and migrants who are also interested in working at the estate.

Not surprising, given that in 2020, the average mean monthly salary in Malaysia was around RM2,900.
The growth rate of salaries in Malaysia, including CAGR and salary breakdown for men and women in 2019. (Source: Human Resources Online)
With graduates finding it difficult to get jobs, it might not be such a terrible idea, after all, to try out these 3D (dirty, dangerous, and difficult) jobs.
READ MORE: Here’s How The Ministry Of Higher Education Wants To Help Fresh Graduates

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Billie Eilish And Finneas Spotted At Sungei Wang Plaza

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Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, have been spotted hanging out at Sungei Wang Plaza earlier today.

Based on the video by Sungai Wang Plaza, the famous siblings were reportedly having fun while checking out the drift karts at Blastacars.
  @sungeiwangplaza Billie Eilish & Finneas at Sungei Wang Plaza!! Yooo admin also star struck 😭 #sungeiwangplaza #billieeilish #happierthaneverworldtour #billieeilishinkl #billieeilishinkualalumpur ♬ bad guy – Billie Eilish
Eilish is here in Malaysia for her Happier Than Ever World Tour 2022. She will be performing at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium tomorrow (18 August).
READ MORE: Billie Eilish Is Coming To KL This August And Here’s How You Can Get The Tickets!
Image: TRP File

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Malaysia Records 17th Casualty From COVID-19

The number of COVID-19 fatalities reached 17 today as a 66-year-old man was announced as the latest casualty of the coronavirus.
Ministry of Health General Director Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the man had a history of chronic illnesses and showed symptoms a week before he was admitted to the Sultanah Fatimah Hospital on March 20.
Dr Noor Hisham said the man was in critical condition when he arrived at the emergency ward and required breathing assistance on the same day.
It was confirmed on March 21 that he was positive of the coronavirus and Dr Noor Hisham said that authorities are currently investigating the source of infection.
According to statistics by the Ministry, more than 1,600 cases have been reported as of 10 am, March 25.
#COVIDãƒ¼19 Taburan kes positif dan kematian mengikut negeri setakat jam 10am, 25 Mac 2020. pic.twitter.com/p09ausBxAB— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 25, 2020

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Sick Of The Jokes, Austrian Village F*cking Changing Their Name

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Though it’s just a tiny village in Austria, Fucking is probably one of the most recognised spots in the English-speaking world due to, uh, an unfortunate similarity to a curse word, or the crude shorthand for copulation.

Well, it looks like fun is over as The Guardian reports that the Fuckingers – yes, that’s what they’re really known as – are Fucking sick of it. The village will ring in a new name in 2021 – Fugging.
According to The Guardian, the decision was made after years of being the butt of jokes, especially their signposts, on social media became too much to bear.
Fucking, Austria.(Screenshot from Google Maps)
Time for Fucking change
“I can confirm that the village is being renamed,” said Andrea Holzner, the mayor of Tarsdorf, the municipality to which the village belongs to the regional daily Oberösterreichische Nachrichten (OOeN).
Austrian daily Die Presse reports that the villagers “have had enough of visitors and their bad jokes”.
The Fucking signboard is a popular spot in Austria.  It’s so popular that people keep stealing it.(Credit: Wikipedia)
Over the years, numerous tourists have dropped by the sleepy village to snap pictures by signposts, some with suggestive poses. Others have stolen the signposts, which led to local authorities using theft-resistant concrete to anchor in new signposts.
Increasing numbers of English-speaking tourists have made a point of stopping in to snap pictures of themselves by the signpost at the entrance to the village, some even go as far as to record themselves engaged in sexual acts in front of the signs as well.
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The problem got so bad that the village of 100 people had begun pushing for a name change years prior, but a former mayor was reportedly stubborn in keeping the name as it had existed for 800 years with no problems. He also was also quoted stating:
Everyone here knows what it means in English, but for us Fucking is Fucking—and it’s going to stay Fucking.
How Fucking came into existence
Credit: Atlas Obscura
Atlas Obscura explains that Fucking first became the subject of jokes when American soldiers discovered the village during World War 2 in the 1940s.
But despite the sexual connotations, the name itself comes after the medieval Baron Focko and the village was initially called Fukching and Fugkhing before settling on Fucking in the 1700s.
Also, it’s actually pronounced “fooking”, like “booking”.
But it looks like social media and really bad tourists have finally killed the Fucking name.

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Chinese National Regrets Buying A House In Forest City

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A Chinese woman regrets investing part of her money to buy a house in Forest City, Johor Baharu.

Yang Ting Ting claimed the developer failed to provide all the promised facilities, turning the area into a ghost town.
She reportedly wanted to pull out of buying a house in the area, but unfortunately, it was too late.
According to the Hong Kong news portal HK01, she came to Johor only to be disappointed with what she saw in Forest City.
Woman from China buys JB Forest City condo unit with ‘unparalleled sea view’, only to find a ‘ghost town’ https://t.co/9F2Nikzdst pic.twitter.com/BXGPriK2uk— Mothership (@MothershipSG) February 17, 2023
She described Forest City as a ghost town with many empty lots and an unkempt environment.
Yang pointed out that some of the promises offered by the developer were not fulfilled.
A desolate scene in Forest City. (Pix: Marielle Descalsota/Insider)
Shattered Dreams
Yang purchased a 648 square feet apartment in 2015 for around 1.8 million yuan or RM1.1 million with a 10-year monthly instalment plan.
The developer promised many benefits, including high-speed train service to Singapore, houses with sea views, and an “overseas Chinese student policy”.
There was also a promise to facilitate the admission of the owner’s children to prestigious local educational institutions.
During the pre-handover inspection of the unit, Yang said the so-called “magnificent sea view” could hardly be seen from the unit.
In addition, she also discovered that the unit was part of a commercial condominium with a few disadvantages.
Feeling cheated, Yang tried to get a refund because the developer had converted the building’s residential title to commercial without her permission.
The case of Forest City, Malaysia, is urban development gone wrong.In the face of decimated local habitats and communities, can China’s future Belt and Road Initiatives do better?https://t.co/rTmxvPjKoV— THE CLIMATE (@THECLIMATE_NEWS) January 30, 2023
Unfortunately, she claimed to have been given the run-around.
She later discovered that other buyers were also in the same situation, as 90% of the buyers were Chinese.
Yang and the other Chinese buyers tried to express their dissatisfaction to various agencies in China, but the Chinese authorities could do little because the property was overseas.
However, Yang is determined to take legal action against the developer and is in the process of filing a suit.
Forest City, the $100 B. Dreamed paradise, turned Ghost town. pic.twitter.com/6T6Yie4toD— Narong PEN (@Angkorknhom) December 11, 2022
Mega Project
For the record, Forest City is a luxurious and elite property located in Mukim Gelang Patah, Johor and has an area of up to 1,370 hectares.
It was developed by Country Garden Pacificview Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Country Garden Holdings Company Limited and Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn Bhd.
READ MORE: Johor’s Forest City’s Parent Company Country Garden Downgraded To “Junk” Status
The project aims to create a self-sustaining and eco-friendly city in Johor Bahru, spanning 4 man-made islands with an estimated investment of USD100 billion.
The development will include residential properties, commercial and retail spaces, recreational facilities, and other public amenities.
Forest City, salah satu dari 10 projek Megastructures paling gagal dalam dunia. pic.twitter.com/yk4ww1dMEv— Mat 🏴 (@mamatkidal) February 20, 2022
Forest City was touted to attract local and foreign investors and provide economic growth for the region.
The project has faced some controversy due to concerns about its impact on the environment and local communities.
The developers have stated their commitment to sustainable development practices and addressing these concerns.
The city had been listed as the Most Useless Megaprojects in the World by the YouTube channel Top Luxury in 2021.
Forest City features/pros:1. Strategic location (for investors) as it is located near Singapore, a nation with thriving economy.2. Linked with Singapore through the second link bridge, shortening the distance between the cities to just 20 minutes. pic.twitter.com/bUafDFfu7Y— . (@roku_jay) December 28, 2021

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Deepavali: NO TOP-UP at toll plazas starting today

Will you be travelling during this long Deepavali weekend?
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PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) said in a statement that there will be no top-up services available at toll plazas across the country starting today until Tuesday (Oct 29).
The concessions company expects a 17% increase in traffic volume to about 2 million motorists on the road over the long festive weekend compared to the usual 1.7 million vehicles on normal days.
Due to this, they regularly close their top-up lanes during festive periods to reduce traffic congestion on the roads.
Picture credit: Malay Mail
Motorists are advised to top up their cards prior to their journey at other reload locations nationwide.
Several examples of top-up locations include ATMs, 24-hour convenience stores and petrol stations.
So, if you plan on driving to your destination, you better top up the balance of your Touch â€˜n Go or PLUSMiles cards before embarking on your journey!
Trust us, you definitely donâ€™t wanna be that â€˜kurang bakiâ€™ guy stuck at the toll booth tying up traffic! Malunya!
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Tun M And 12 Others Leave Pejuang, To Continue Political Fight Under GTA

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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, 97, has quit Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang), a Malay party he founded two years ago, together with 12 other members.

The latest decision indicated a split in political direction with his son Mukhriz Mahathir, who currently heads the party.
Pejuang decided not to join GTA, another party Mahathir founded with several other Malay-Muslim parties in August 2022, to form a coalition.
In a statement sent to party secretary-general Amiruddin Hamzah, the 13 who are leaving said they’ll continue their political journey with Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA) instead.
To us, GTA’s fight is to unite the Malay parties, non-governmental organisations, and principled individuals who continue the struggle to defend religion, race, and their homeland.The statement read.

Mahathir is Malaysia’s longest-serving prime minister, serving for a total of 24 years over two non-consecutive terms.
He led the Barisan Nasional government as prime minister from 1981 until 2003. In 2018, he returned to power while leading Pakatan Harapan to its first victory at the polls, while leading Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
However, he resigned abruptly after only 22 months on the job which led to the collapse of the PH administration.
After resigning as Bersatu chair before being sacked by the party in May 2020, he formed Pejuang ahead of the 15th general election (GE15).
Despite being a seasoned politician, he lost his Langkawi seat in his home state of Kedah for the first time in 53 years in GE15.
He tentatively suggested that he planned to retire from politics after losing in GE15 and focus on writing about Malaysia’s history, especially during the British occupation.
READ MORE: Tun M Done With Politics? Says He Will Focus On Writing About Malaysia’s History

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George Clooney and Malaysia trade shots over LGBT laws

On his victory lap after his boycott of the Sultan of Brunei achieved some success, Hollywood actor George Clooney fired a shot at Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Clooney has called for a boycott of business owned by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah since Brunei announced a law where homosexual acts and adultery were punishable by death.
After Brunei instituted a moratorium on that law, Clooney went on US talk show Ellen and spoke to Ellen DeGeneres about the issue.
“It’s not fixed yet. There’s still a lot to be done. But it’s a huge step forward after that giant leap backwards.
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“And more important is, the reason for this is, this is something that is manageable. Right?
“Because it sends a warning shot over to countries like Indonesia and Malaysia who are also considering these laws,” said Clooney.

The Sultan of Brunei passed a law that made being gay punishable by death. George Clooney spoke up. I couldnâ€™t be more grateful. pic.twitter.com/TYZNdrHMN8
â€” Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 9, 2019

Backlash
But Clooney’s comments have received criticism here, even from LGBT-rights activists.
Pelangi Campaign group president Numan Afifi told the Thomson Reuters Foundation that the actor ‘should listen and work together with local activists and human rights defenders on the ground’.

Numan Afifi(Pic via Facebook)

Numan also said that while Clooney meant well, his statement might also be counterproductive to their case.
Clooney’s statement did also elicit a response from Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya who firmly pointed out that Malaysia does not support the death penalty for homosexual acts.
 Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya (Pic via Facebook)
However, Marzuki said, that as a sovereign Islamic nation, Malaysia will not move on the LGBT issue.
“I think he (Clooney) had better watch what he says,” added Marzuki, as reported by the New Straits Times.
You can see the full interview between Clooney and DeGeneres below.


The Zus x Julies Collab Is Like A Happy Cup Of The Good Ol’ Days [Review]

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Local coffee chain Zus and local biscuit brand Julies is collaborating to serve you childhood nostalgia in a cup!

The Kenangan Merdeka series of drinks include the Earl Grey Tarik Frappe, Coconut Caramel Cracker Frappe, Earl Grey (Tak) Cham-pur, and even an Apam Balik cake!
The Frappe series blends in Julie’s signature peanut sandwich crackers and butter crackers for a truly biscuity drink. And because we’re suckers for the good old days, we just had to give it a try.
The Taste Test
We got everything on the menu because they looked so good, and also because I’m a sucker for earl grey.
Everything on the menu. Julie’s biscuits are there only for illustration purposes, okay?(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The Earl Grey Tarik Frappe has a fragrant and unmistakably earl grey base. It is blended with a generous amount of Julie’s signature peanut sandwich crackers so you also get a rich aftertaste of that exact peanut butter taste.
The end result is an indulgent and happy drink with rich buttery flavours that isn’t overwhelmingly sweet and is perfect on a hot day.
Next, the Coconut Caramel Cracker Frappe comes topped with Julie’s wafer cubes on the whipped cream for a very pretty look. Julie’s butter crackers are blended into the drink for a crunchy mouthfeel.
The Coconut Caramel Cracker Frappe comes with wafer cubes on the whipped cream!(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The coconut cream on top was enjoyable and lended a tropical touch to the sweet drink. Paired with the caramel drizzle, you get a sweet coconut-y drink with a yummy crunch.
If frappes are a bit too heavy for you, the Earl Grey Cham-Pur is a novel take on our national drink. This drink uses Zus’ Special Cham, a mix of coffee and milk tea, with earl grey for a refreshing taste that elevates the silky flavours of cham. There’s also the Earl Grey Tak Cham-pur that comes without the coffee.
The Apam Balik cake. So authentic, it even has corn!(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Lastly, the Apam Balik cake tastes exactly like the classic after-school dessert but in a cake form. It even has sweet corn in the middle! The cake itself is quite rich and dense, though the corn is an interesting take and the buttercream icing tastes exactly like Julie’s peanut butter too.
The Verdict
If you like Julie’s biscuits or have fond memories of it, then these drinks will definitely be a blast to the past.
The prices are quite reasonable for a hand-crafted drink.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The frappes are well-balanced with the right amount of biscuits, flavour, and sweetness, that makes it much like drinking happy memories.
But even their lighter drinks like the Earl Grey Cham-pur is smooth yet novel in a very classic way.
Additionally, Zus Coffee is running various promotions and games for the entirety of this patriotic season.
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To find our how to win free stuff and get discounts, head over to Zus Coffee’s Facebook or Instagram, and check out Julie’s Facebook or Instagram while you’re there too.

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This Indonesian â€œArabicâ€ spoof of â€œA Whole New Worldâ€ is so ridiculous itâ€™s viral

Disneyâ€™s live-action version of Aladdin was released in Malaysian theaters in late May 2019, and similar to itâ€™s animated 1992 version, was not safe from criticism on the country and culture it apparently represents.

Picture credit: Chennai Geekz

According to some reports, the fictional city of Agrabah is based off of Baghdad, Iraq and the Middle East influences in the film are obvious.
For starters, there’s Aladdin’s opening song titled â€œArabian Nightsâ€. On top of that, when the narrator opens the film, he says, â€œWelcome to Agrabah, city mystery, of enchantment, and the finest merchandise this side of the River Jordan.â€

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Yet, the characters in the film sound American. Was it just us or did you guys also think “live-action” meant that the film would resemble real life more closely?

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Well, if you were in any way dissatisfied with how white-washed Aladdin was, this Indonesian YouTuber is here to give you an alternative, more â€œarabicâ€, version of the movie just the films most famous song, “A Whole New World”.
And itâ€™s all you need, really.

3way Asiska opted out the films original instrumental for more â€œArabicâ€ sounding music and changed the pronunciation of ALL the lyrics to something we figure he THINKS Arabs sound like.
Although we donâ€™t agree that this is any more culturally accurate than the original version from the film, it definitely is a lot more entertaining.

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The comment section for the video though, is a gold mine.

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Welp, we can hardly remember how the original goes now.

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UM Climbs Higher To 59th Spot On Global University Rankings

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University Malaya (UM) once again proves its worth, coming in at a respectable 59th spot from 1,000 universities around the globe in the Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings (QS-WUR) 2021.
This is an 11 place jump from last year’s 70th spot.
QS used six metrics to rank universities, which include academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio.
From the six metrics, UM received an overall score of 70.1 – which also places it at the 13th place in Asia’s top universities.
UM’s scores for the six metrics used to rank universities on QR-WUR 2021.(Credit: QS Quacquarelli Symonds)
UM isn’t the only Malaysian institution to make it onto the list, though. Five other local institutions also managed to place at the top 400.
Four institutions are in the top 150 – namely UM (59) Universiti Putra Malaysia (132), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (141) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (142).
At the 187th position, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia ranks at the world’s top 200.
Malaysia’s top 400 placing is rounded off with Taylor’s University jump of 135 places from last year to the 379th position this year.
New Straits Times reports that a total of 20 local institutions ranked on the list:
University Malaya (59)Universiti Putra Malaysia (132)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (141)Universiti Sains Malaysia (142)Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (187)Taylors University (379)UCSI University (391)Universiti Teknologi Petronas (439)Universiti Utara Malaysia (531-540)Management and Science University (551-560)International Islamic University Malaysia (601-650)University Teknologi Mara (651-700)Sunway University (701-750)Universiti Tenaga Nasional (701-750)Universiti Malaysia Pahang (751-800)Multimedia University (801-1000)Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (801-1000)Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (801-1000)Universiti Malaysia Perlis (801-1000)Universiti Malaysia Sabah (801-1000)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops the QS-WUR 2021 list as the world’s best. Stanford University and Harvard University closely follow at second and third.
In Asia, the top university is the National University of Singapore (11), followed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (13) and China’s Tsinghua University (15).
The full list can be viewed on the QS-WUR website (HERE).

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Twitter User Bumilangit Is Released From Lockup, Netizens Still Want An Explanation From Cops

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Twitter user Zulfadzli Halim (@bumilangit) is finally freed from the Dang Wangi district police headquarters after getting arrested for sedition.

Despite his release, a few netizens still want an explanation from the police why Zulfadzli was remanded.
Alhamdullilah, @bumilangit dah dibebaskan. Tapi saya masih mahukan penjelasan daripada pihak @PDRMsia atas sebab-sebab penahanan.Salah ke untuk seorang rakyat biasa kongsikan maklumat yang sedang tular di media sosial, lagi-lagi berkaitan isu sensitif.pic.twitter.com/EZKIvqb0VR— amiraaisya (@_amiraaisya) November 26, 2022
According to Malay Mail, the 39-year-old exposed racially and religiously sensitive content on social media throughout the 15th general election (GE15).
However, instead of arresting the irresponsible content creators, the police apprehended Zulfadzli on Thursday.
Zulfadzli, who’s also known as Jon to his friends, had to spend two nights in police custody.
He was allegedly arrested for uploading a post that was deemed insulting to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong but was not informed which particular post it was.
He maintained his innocence and said that extremist social media posts should not have a place in a multicultural and multiracial Malaysia.
Police should cooperate with the public to ensure the extremist post is handled by the authority and not quick to punish those who try to help them.Zulfadzli Halim told Malay Mail
Some of the inflammatory posts he exposed online include the disinformation regarding the 13 May incident on Tiktok.
At the time, Zulfadzli said he reported the content to Tiktok, but the video remained up even after two hours.
Tiktok has since taken down all the harmful content on the platform.
READ MORE: Alarming Rise In Number Of Inaccurate TikTok Videos On 13 May
READ MORE: Tiktok Has Removed Harmful 13 May Content From The Platform
On 24 November, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) warned the public not to re-upload removed content or content from removed accounts.
READ MORE: Report Fake News And Hate Speech To Us, Says MCMC
Malaysians online got to know about his arrest when he tweeted that he was on the way to the Ampang Jaya district police headquarters for an alleged insulting post he made about the Agong.
His arrest puzzled various people, including politicians such as Muar MP Syed Saddiq and Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh voicing their support for Zulfadzli.
PKR Youth chief Adam Adli Abdul Halim questioned why a remand was necessary while former Kangar MP Noor Amin Ahmad “guaranteed” that Zulfadzli was a good person.

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Truly Msian Events Happening In Early 2020 You Probably Didnâ€™t Know About

Home to lush tropical jungles, mesmerising oceans, tranquil highlands and bustling cities, Malaysia is filled with unique treasures to be explored and experience first hand.
As Visit Malaysia 2020 promises to be a year jammed packed with loads of colourful events and activities, I thought it would be neat to take a look at some of the nationâ€™s lesser-known events and celebrations.
So from the historic streets of Melaka to the beautiful beaches of Pahang, here are some of major events and happenings across the country that you might not know about in the first quarter fo 2020.
January
Melaka’s CNY Celebration
Lion dancers taking centre stage.(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
With Chinese New Year happening at the end of January, it looks like the new decade is off to a prosperous start. So why not celebrate the coming of the Lunar New Year at the historic city of Melaka!
For the entire month of January, Melakaâ€™s iconic Jonker Street and surrounding areas will be beaming in enchanting lights and mesmerising decore to celebrate the year of the rat.
The aesthetic details of a temple in Jonker Street.(Credit: Claire Roberts via Malay Mail)
Make the most out of your CNY weekend and enjoy a host of cultural performances, musical shows and loads of delectable culinary treats that are to die for.
Tioman Surf Festival
Kawabunga dudes!(Credit: NST)
Or if you’re looking to spend time enjoying the sand, surf and more of that glorious Malaysian sunshine, then make your way to the beautiful island of Tioman, Pahang for the annual Tioman Surf Festival 2020.
From January 31 to February 1, the island will be home to some of the worldâ€™s top surfers whoâ€™re set to tackle Malaysiaâ€™s signature swells.
Scenes from the 2019 Tioman Surf Festival.(Credit: NST)
The festival would also feature live music performances, a range of beach-themed games and activities as well as a bunch of showcases and exhibitions to enjoy.
February
Perlis East Wind Festival
A farmer and his trusty tractor.(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
Listed as one of the top three most popular traditional cultural events in Malaysia, the annual East Wind Festival will be taking place in Kangar, Perlis at the end of February.
The festival is a grand celebration of Malaysiaâ€™s seasonal Monsoon Transitional period and marks the beginning of the paddy harvest season.
Among the host of activities include competitions to catch farm animals.(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
The three-day event will showcase Indra Kayanganâ€™s historic customs and traditions, where visitors will get a chance to experience a day in the life of traditional village farmers and stuff themselves with authentic Perlis cuisine.
Johor Chingay Festival
(Credit: Johor Now)
Witness the streets of Johor Bahru come to life at the annual Chingay Festival street parade.
The festival is a lifelong tradition shared between Malaysia and Singapore that goes back to the 1800s and coincide with Chinese New Year festivities to honour and celebrate traditional Chinese deities.
Entire roads are closed for the parade processions.(Credit: The Star)
Taking place from February 22 to 26, the five-day fiesta features numerous cultural activities including traditional Chinese operas and musical shows, performances by lion and dragon dancers and lots more.
March
Malaka Raptor Watch
Bird enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival fo their feathered friends.(Credit: The Star)
Catch sight of natureâ€™s mighty birds of prey during one of the greatest wildlife migrations on the planet at the annual Raptor Watch happening in Tanjung Tuan, Melaka this March.
Credited as the biggest eco-tourism event in the nation, Raptor Watch is a festival celebrating the flight of thousands of migratory birds of prey or â€œraptorsâ€ that make the perilous journey accross the world to return to their natural breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere.
The Greater Spotted Eagle. One of the many migratory raptor species to make the journey over Malaysia.(Credit: Kuwait Birds)
Join scientist and enthusiastic bird watchers spot, identify and record these majestic birds as they pass over Malaysia on their migratory route. Theyâ€™ll also be lots of games, activities and exhibitions taking place during the event too, so do check it out.
Sabah’s Pesta Kalimaran
Ladies in their traditional ethnic clothing.(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
Looking to expand your knowledge of Malaysiaâ€™s vast cultural and ethnic heritage? Then take a trip down to Sabah on March 31 to experience the unique lifestyle of the Murut community showcased during the annual Kalimaran Festival.
The festival celebrates the communityâ€™s exceptional and extraordinary arts and customs while giving visitors a glimpse into the authentic legacy of the third-largest ethnic group in Sabah.

So there you have it folk, my personal list of some “underrated” occurrences in Malaysia for 2020.
If you might know of any other events and celebrations that’ll be happening from January till March this year, do hit us up on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Stay tuned for my next list for Q2-2020 coming up soon!

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Lazada Is Selling Hyundai Cars On 12.12, Because Why Not?

Looking for something extra special to scratch that online shopping itch this 12.12? Well, how about getting yourself an actual, physical car!

Thatâ€™s right, the Hyundai i30N will officially go on sale exclusively on Lazada during its 12.12 Grand Year End Sale happening this December.
Though this isnâ€™t the first time the popular online e-commerce site had sold a car on the platform… (I mean, they even sold houses that one time)
But, all you FOMO car lovers and enthusiast out there should know that ONLY 20 units of the limited edition â€œhot hatchâ€ will be made available in Malaysia.

 The Malaysian i30N ONLY comes in the â€œPerformanceâ€ variant; a 6-speed manual transmission, 2.0 T-GDI turbocharged monster with 19-inch alloy rims, a full body kit with an exclusive blue paint job and decals, plus loads of awesome features to boot.(Image Credit: Hyundai)

So if you are interested to get your hands behind the wheel of this sporty speedster, you can Chup and pre-order the i30N with Lazadaâ€™s Chup Dulu feature.

(Image Credit: Screenshot via Lazada)

Buyers can simply Chup the car by making a 50% deposit of the full booking fee (thatâ€™s RM1,000 out of RM2,000) from December 2 – 11.
Then pay the rest of the booking fee (the other RM1,000) between December 12 – 14.

Drivers can select three between standard drive modes; Normal, Eco and Sport to turn your weekday transport into a weekend racing machine.(Image Credit: Hyundai)

But hold up! Do keep in mind that thereâ€™s no play play here.
You can only Chup Dulu if you are truly interested in buying the car as the booking deposit is non-refundable if you decide to change your mind.
Plus, as an added bonus, the lucky 20 buyers who successfully complete payment of the full booking fee and receive loan approval for their vehicle will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Korea and shred the i30N on an exclusive race track day experience.

(Image Credit: Hyundai)

If youâ€™d like more details on the Hyundai i30N, just call Hyundaiâ€™s Customer Careline at 1-300-13-2000 or get a first-person experience of the hot hatch at the Sime Darby Auto Hyundai showroom in Old Klang Road.

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RM625 Worth Of Cakes Was Thrown Away: The Delivery Guy Could Not Repay In Full But Owner Says OK

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Recently, a netizen by the name of Farah Nasuha Md Zaki posted on Facebook that her cakes were thrown away by a Lalamove driver.

Farah Nasuha complained that she had stayed up late and put in a lot of hard work to prepare the cakes for her customers.
Unfortunately, the cakes – 28 boxes in all – were thrown away by the Lalamove driver because the cakes had started to smell due to warm weather.
The driver apologized for the mistake and tried to pay for the losses, including by borrowing money from friends.
However, he could only come up with RM450 by the deadline, as his friends could not borrow him the promised amount.
He apologized to Farah Nasuha, adding that he is currently jobless and is no longer with Lalamove.
Adding that he will be busy looking for a job, he thanked her and wished her well.

Farah Nasuha pointed out on Facebook that although the RM450 was not enough to compensate for all her losses, she appreciate the guy’s sincerity to solve the problem.
And so, she decided to put the incident to an end.
No One Is Angrier Than A Woman Has Her Cakes Dumped
Initially, Farah Nasuha was very unhappy with what had happened.
She had complained to Lalamove about the rider’s actions, as well as taking the story to her Facebook, though it was later taken down for violating Community Standards on privacy.
As a last resort, she had even lodged a police report.

She also shared the chat history with the Lalamove driver, in which the latter said that the cakes were spoilt due to the hot weather.
When she asked where the cakes were to get it back, the Lalamove driver replied that “the cake has been thrown away” and apologized to her.
He said that he is new to the job and asked for forgiveness.

She also posted on Facebook an invoice of the cakes, which included:
5 boxes of Thai butter cake8 boxes of small Batek Cadbury cakes2 boxes of large Batek Cadbury cakes13 boxes of Sando strawberry cakes

Letting Go and Moving On
The posting was shared more than 1,200 times with over 600 comments in just a few days.
Many netizens blamed the driver for his behavior, and some netizens comforted Farah.
Netizens also give suggestions on what kind of transportation company will be safer.
Despite all that, Farah has chosen to resolve the matter with the rider peacefully, even if she had to bear some losses.
Trulu, to err is human; to forgive, divine.

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[Watch] Unique Folding Umbrella From The Moi Tribe

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There is a popular saying in English which states ‘old is gold’. While the urban culture is surrounded by new technologies and gadgets, there are still some in this world who stick to their traditional ways.

Recently, the EcoNusa Foundation in Indonesia shared a video about the Koba-Koba, a unique traditional umbrella that is still being used by the people of the Moi Tribe.

From the video, it can be observed that the Koba-Koba is made from forest Pandan leaves and is sewn using tree barks.
The lady in the video demonstrated how easy it is to use one. The Koba-Koba can be folded into four and can be easily carried around in a bag.
“When it rains we use, when it doesn’t we fold.”
According to the West Papua Diary, the native tribe of Sorong, the Moi, is noted for its unique beliefs that are contrary to modern life. The Moi tribe has a unique culture, language, social system, and educational framework.
The opening of the city of Sorong and the development projects carried out by the government of West Papua had an impact on the Moi tribe.
This is because the Moi Tribe continues to be marginalised.
Many may say that in the 21st century, people are not connected to their traditional roots. However, this statement perhaps doesn’t apply in all cases.
No matter how modernised Malaysians can be, when the time comes, we will always remain connected to our roots.
Such an instance is Hari Raya. The festive season is just around the corner, and Malaysians are already on their journey to return to their hometowns.
Every Raya morning, we can see folk in their traditional clothes, visiting others and enjoying the company of friends and family.

It is true that we are living in a world that everything moves fast, and we have no choice to keep up with it. Nevertheless, it is important to never forget our culture and roots.

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Floods Hit Kampung Iboi In Kedah For The Fourth Time

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Kampung Iboi became the ground zero of a massive debris flood disaster in July which caused three deaths. The village has been hit by floods for the fourth time yesterday evening (4 October).

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According to New Straits Times, Iboi Welfare Organisation chairman Dr Syuhaimi Zakaria said hours of heavy rainfall at noon resulted in the floods that started about 5pm.
Kedah Civil Defence Force (APM) said 10 houses in the village were affected around 8pm. As of 11pm, they managed to shelter 15 families in the temporary shelter at Surau Ittafaqiah.

Berita Harian reported that villagers from Kampung Padang Empang were also brought to the shelter, bringing the total number of victims at the shelter to 46.
Villagers in Mukim Siong, Baling, and Pulai are advised to be careful and vigilant when there’s heavy rain and flooding.
They’re also reminded not to wait but to evacuate immediately if they see the river swell with water.
The water level at Sungai Kupang is gradually receding but the weather remains gloomy. The water level at Sungai Ketil is still within safe levels but nearby villagers are advised to evacuate if the water enters their homes.
Other areas experiencing floods too
Aside from Kampung Iboi, several villages in other states are facing floods as well.
About 50 villagers from Kampung Cheh, Kampung Senduk Hulu, Kampung Bukit Cempedak and Kampung Changkat Ibol in Bukit Gantang, Taiping, were also caught in a flash flood yesterday evening.
Over in Terengganu, 9 university students were trapped by a water surge at a popular picnic spot at Lata Ulu Kelabu, Setiu, around 5pm yesterday.
The group, aged 23 to 24, were rescued by a team of policemen and firefighters.

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Your parents were wrong, THESE are the careers you should have gone for in Msia

Whenever our parents pushed us into being “doctors, lawyers, or engineers”, we knew deep in our hearts that they weren’t necessarily… right.
It turns out that our nagging doubts were valid, because a new study by Hays shows that the areas with greatest skills shortages in Malaysia were not for doctors, lawyers, or engineers.

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Instead, companies want accountants, finance planners, salespeople, IT managers, and operations managers.
According to the report, these managerial positions are most difficult to fill across all industries, with about 20% of Malaysian employers nominating these positions.
60% of employers are also looking for hard skills over soft skills, particularly in statistical analysis and data mining, project management, and computer skills. For soft skills, employers looked for problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities.

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We can see that there’s a lot of management-related and computer technology-related requirements, which often covers a broad range of knowledge and is a far cry from the oft-touted specialized doctor and lawyer careers!
Of course, that doesn’t mean that being a doctor, lawyer, or engineer is a bad career path- those are still viable and lucrative jobs that you can excel at in Malaysia.

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(Updated) Prime Minister Announces “Recovery MCO”, To Last Till 31 August 2020

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Malaysia now moves into the recovery period of the Movement Control Order (RMCO), announced Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Restriction measures will be eased starting from 10 June 2020 until 31 August 2020.
It’s part of the exit strategy from the MCO which started on 18 March which then became the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) on 4 May.

The rate of infection has shown a decline and it’s beginning to be under control. Most of them are import cases and involve foreign workers in depots.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

Below are the activities that the government has allowed during the RMCO:

Activities permitted by the government
Interstate travel except for areas which are under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).Almost all social activities including education, religious, business and economic activities will be allowed to reopen again in stages.Barbershops and salons.Open markets such as morning markets and night markets, food courts, food trucks and hawker centres.Commercial activities such as museum trips, indoor busking, self-service laundromats, and recreational fishing activities such as commercial fish ponds.Film production
Sports activities:
Non-contact sports such as bowling, badminton, archery, etc.Cycling and motorcycle convoys.
Other social activities:
Domestic tourism.Religious festivalsAidiladha and korban.The government is looking to allow more people to congregate for prayers but will announce it soon.
Schools will also be allowed to reopen but it will be done in stages after recommendations from the Ministry of Health and will be announced by the Ministry of Education.
Businesses will be allowed to operate within their usual operating hours before MCO.

Activities and businesses which are not allowed to operate during the RMCO:

PubsNight clubsReflexology centresEntertainment centresKaraokeTheme parksReligious parades in large groupsOpen housesFeastsAny other activities that would gather a lot of people at one time

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51YO Traditional Medicine Practitioner Nabbed After 41YO Woman Died During Treatment In Ampang

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Ampang police were alerted to a woman’s death after the victim’s mother lodged a report on Tuesday.

In a report by Harian Metro, the 41-year-old woman allegedly suffered from hysteria eight years ago and had undergone psychiatric treatment in hospital.
According to the police, the woman sought traditional medical treatment for an undisclosed ailment last week and became a patient of a 51-year-old female traditional medicine practitioner.
Unfortunately, the woman’s mother found her lying unconscious in the living room of the practitioner’s terrace house in Pandan Perdana, Ampang on 27 July.
The paramedics who arrived at the scene pronounced the woman dead, The Sun reported.
The police arrested the traditional medicine practitioner and will seek a remand order to detain her further today.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. If convicted, the accused faces a death sentence.

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2pm Deadline Closing In, BN Leaders Meet At Umno HQ

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In less than an hour, the second deadline given by Istana Negara for political parties to submit their collaborations to form a government and name their prime ministerial candidate will be up.

Members of the press have been waiting at the Umno headquarters in Kuala Lumpur for an update as Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders were spotted entering Menara Dato Onn this morning.
Free Malaysia Today reported that MCA secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon said they had a good discussion and that the BN secretary-general will issue a statement.
MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong was also spotted, along with other Umno MPs such as Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin and Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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With Umnno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan posting a melancholic defeatist statement on his Facebook last night, the question of whether BN will join hands with another coalition to form the government continues to keep Malaysians on the edge of their seats.
Mohamad or Tok Mat said the people had spoken and rejected BN and that meant the coalition had no power to form the government. He suggested for Perikatan Nasional (PN) to join hands with Pakatan Harapan (PH) to form a unity government and that BN should remain in the opposition to serve as a check and balance to the new government.
Neither PN nor PH has enough seats on their own to form a government, which means a unity, or minority government is in the works.
Selangor BN communications chief who lost in his bid for the Sungai Besar parliamentary seat, Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos, said he was confident of a PH-BN coalition.
Umno vice president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein who has openly voiced his rejection of a PH-BN government today said if they still couldn’t reach an understanding, it would be better for BN to play the role of opposition.
“Whatever happens, I will remain loyal to Umno, yesterday, today and forever; and I will work hard to fix Umno and BN with my fellow friends,” he said.

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Watch This Husband Try To Stay Chill When Finding Out The Color Of His New Hari Raya Outfit

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Everyone’s Syawal checklist should include; delicious foods, decorating the house and donning stylish outfits for Hari Raya.

But one homemaker’s colour coordination for her family’s Aidilfitri attire surely managed to hue-mour Malaysians online.
Netizens got a kick out of watching a man trying to stay ‘chill’ after noticing that the Baju Melayu and Baju Kurung his wife got them for Hari Raya matched the paint colour of their living room wall when TikTok user, Lynn Roslinda, shared a glimpse into her family’s green-themed Hari Raya.
“Okay laa, it goes with the theme right?,” wrote the mother in the video title which showed her husband wearing the green dress shirt while standing in front of the green wall.
From the captions in the video, it’s believed that Lynn may have not been the wiser when she had first picked out her family’s Hari Raya get-up.
Me: B, I’ve bought you your Baju Melayu.Husband: Sayang, are you for real? Look at our house wall.Me: (Confused emoji), (Laughing emoji).Lynn Roslinda via TikTok
  @schamia11 Ok laa ikut tema kan 🤣🤣🤣🤣##rayapkp2021 ##fyp ##fypシ ##tiktok ♬ Pejam Celik Hari Raya – iman
Malaysians, of course, barely contain their complexion when posting their reactions to the video in the comments section.

To the amusement of many, Lynn shared a later video showing more clips of her family’s outfit – asking if they should go through with the plan.

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Selangor To Start Online Islamic Pre-Marriage Course (KPPI) On 13 June

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Starting 13 June, those who want to get married in Selangor can attend the online Islamic Pre-Marriage Course (KPPI), according to Bernama.
Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) Director Mohd Shahizan Ahmad said applications can be made starting 11 June.
Each online session will have the capacity of 150 participants and it will be conducted via Google Classroom.
Priority would be given for those who are unable to attend the KPPI due to implementation of the Movement Control Order on 18 March although they have registered and paid the fees.
Certificates will only be issued to participants who have successfully completed the task given.Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) Director Mohd Shahizan Ahmad via Bernama


1.9 Million Houses In Malaysia Are Currently Vacant, Says Stats Dept

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1.9 million houses out of 9.6 million homes purchased by homeowners nationwide are uninhabited, according to the Department of Statistics data, Berita Harian reported.

Chief Statistician, Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that the data was collected in the 2020 Malaysia Census.
Mohd Uzir said that there was an increase of 700,00 unoccupied homes in the country compared to 2010.
“The statistics also showed that 18% of the houses purchased in Pahang were completely uninhabited while there are 30% unoccupied homes in Melaka,” Mohd Uzir was quoted as saying by the Malay daily.
“Among the factors that contributed to the statistic are home-buyers treated these houses as weekend-houses, or transformed them into home-stay and etcetera as they were working in other areas,” he added.
He said this in a press conference held in conjunction with the Malaysia Census Tour: Pahang Program with the Media here, today.
In the meantime, Mohd Uzir said that the Malaysian population currently stands at 32.4 million people.
He said that 17 million Malaysian are men while the rest are women. In terms of ratio, there are 113 males for every 100 Malaysian females.
Mohd Uzir also introduced the Statistics Department’s new generation open data platform – Kawasanku – which contains information on the demographic profile of the population.
“By accessing KAWASANKU through https://kawasanku.dosm.gov.my/, the people can obtain information related to the population statistics and demographic and socio-economic indicators,” he said.

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Police Commissioner Warns Public Against Sharing Police Actions On Social Media

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Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri has warned the public not to share any police actions on social media platforms.

In a recent video statement, he cited a case where a user shared the location of police roadblocks on social media, which could potentially disrupt police operations.

Mohd Azman emphasized that exposing police actions on social media could lead to sharing online content that is obscene, indecent, false, threatening, or offensive under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Such content could be considered as intended to harass, abuse, threaten or harass another person, and offenders could face fines of up to RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to one year.
Moreover, he added that police could investigate such cases under the Criminal Code and the Official Secrets Act 1972.
The Sarawak Police Commissioner’s statement reminds the public to be mindful of what they share on social media, especially regarding sensitive information related to law enforcement operations.
Sharing such information could potentially put the safety of police personnel and the public at risk and compromise ongoing investigations by allowing criminals to avoid detection and escape law enforcement.
Undermining Law Enforcement And Encouraging Reckless Driving
In response to these concerns, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has reportedly requested that Waze remove the feature that allows users to share the locations of police roadblocks.
Waze is a popular navigation app that allows users to share real-time traffic updates and alerts with other users.
In Malaysia, some users have been sharing the locations of police roadblocks on the app, which has raised concerns among law enforcement officials.
However, it is unclear whether Waze has complied with this request.
Suruh @freewelcoming tengok waze sbb nak elak polis, last skali member salah tengok terus jumpa abam polis. Time tu tak de lesen, asyik lah takut jumpa roadblock. Time ada lesen tak de pulak roadblock nye https://t.co/tWIaSfgSDc— Sabrina (@sab_soii) August 18, 2022
In some cases, Malaysians use Waze to evade police roadblocks out of a general distrust of law enforcement or a desire to exercise their right to privacy.
Some Malaysians defend sharing police roadblock locations on Waze as a form of citizenry and transparency.
Jarang aku tengok polis yg gi rumah bantu orang, tanya khabar. Join aktiviti masyarakat setempat. Hubungan dgn komuniti xde langsung. Ko bukan askar keje dduk dlm hutan. Selalu nmpak dkt roadblock jela, tu pn mintak duit kopi lg.— Pendeta (@PendetaSang) April 2, 2022

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Pizza Hut’s Heart-Shaped Pizzas Aim To Bridge Physical Divide Between Loved Ones

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Even though we now rely heavily on the internet to stay connected to our loved ones, virtual space has its own limitations.

For Malaysians, sharing food is a deeply cherished experience, but how many of us have been eating alone this pandemic?
This Valentine’s Day, Pizza Hut’s campaign ‘Turning Virtual Into Real Pizza Heart’ aims to bridge that physical divide. Now, you can send a pizza your heart to your loved ones, even if they are in another state… or another country.
Send your love across borders
The distance won’t stop true love!(Credit: Pizza Hut)
For a limited time only, you can now send the special heart-shaped pizzas to your friends and family located far away from you!
Pizza Hut will be providing pizza heart delivery services to Malaysians’ loved ones in other states, or even their loved ones across the Causeway in Singapore!
This special service will be made available to selected customers who respond to a Facebook post on Pizza Hut’s official page on 10th February 2021, so keep an eye out for that!
A cheesy love story
The heart-shaped pizza features four of their signature flavours: the Heart Aloha Chicken, Heart Chicken Pepperoni, Heart Beef Pepperoni, and Heart Hawaiian Chicken.
The Heart Aloha Chicken for a touch of sweetness.(Credit: TRP)
If you’re a fan of Pizza Hut, you’ll like these. They’re basically the same pizzas you know and love but shaped like a cute heart and drizzled with yummy cheese sauce.
It’s also perfectly shaped for sharing, as you can split it into two halves for extra romantic points.
If you’re in the mood for romantic gestures, why not try sending out some pizza hearts?

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Video Of Malaysian Man Shooting Stray Dogs With Rifle Sparks Outrage

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A video of a middle-aged man shooting at a stray dog with a hunting rifle made its round around social media, allegedly filmed in Malaysia.

In the video, the man shot at a dog that was in the vicinity of his house, causing the dog to continuously yelp in pain. In the background, a woman’s voice can be heard saying that he “only got the leg”.

The video sparked outrage over the flippant manner of hurting an animal.

What does the law say?
Some people questioned why the man even had a rifle to begin with, since Malaysia is well-known for our strict gun laws.
It is likely that the man seen owns and lives in a large parcel of land. Being a landowner or farmer and needing firearms to protect yourself from pest or aggressive wildlife is actually an acceptable reason to apply for a gun license, on the assumption that his firearm is legally acquired.
Yet, the act of shooting at animals is clearly illegal. According to the Animal Welfare Act 2015, no person shall kill by way of shooting with firearms any animal unless it is authorized by the veterinary authority during emergency or for the purposes of disease control.
Any form of shooting at an animal is animal abuse. Image taken from another case in 2019 where a man shot multiple dogs at pointblank range with an airsoft gun.(Credit: Facebook)
Sadly, information is currently lacking as to the details of the man as well as the time and location of the shooting.
Those with any additional information are encouraged to reach out to the Malaysian Animal Welfare Association or the Malaysia Animal Association, who is offering a RM2,000 reward for details of the culprit.

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Chini By-Election To Take Place In July With Strict SOP

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The Chini State Assembly seat by-election in Pahang will proceed on July 4.
The Election Commission (EC) announced Malaysia’s first public democratic proceeding after the Perikatan Nasional takeover, coinciding with the Covid-19 pandemic, will take place with strict adherence to the current Conditional Movement Control (CMCO) guidelines, set to end on June 9.
Chiniâ€™s official polling day, as mentioned, will be on July 4, while early voting will be done on June 30.
The preceding candidate nomination day is set for June 20, leaving two-weeks for all political campaigning activities.
There will be 14 polling stations open with a total of 66 voting channels, manned by over 800 EC appointed officials.
Voters lining up to vote at a polling station set at a local public school.(Credit: Saw Siow Feng/Malay Mail)
EC chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun had explained that as the by-election will proceed during a pandemic, it will be conducted according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) made after consolidating with the National Security Council (NSC), National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), the Health Ministry (MOH) and police.
Azhar Azizan said that procedures would include social distancing measures, temperature checks, the use of hand sanitizers and face masks and that the EC will finalize details of the SOP soon.
The EC says that the public can review their voter information starting July 3.
Inquiries on polling centers, channels, and other details can be made through the ECâ€™s official website, HERE, or the MySPR Semak mobile application.
Similarly, voters can also get details via the ECâ€™s official hotlines by calling 03-88927018 or texting to 15888.
Chiniâ€™s state assembly seat was left vacant following the death of Umno assemblyman Datuk Seri Abu Bakar Harun on May 6.

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Two Malaysian Schools Are In The Top 10 World’s Best School Awards List, Here’s What You Need To Know

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Two Malaysian schools have been shortlisted as the top 10 to receive the World’s Best School Award organized by T4 Education.

Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kempadang in Kuantan, Pahang is nominated for the Innovation category while Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kampong Jawa in Klang, Selangor is shortlisted for the Overcoming Adversity category.
The Innovation category recognises “leapfrog” innovation in schools that help improve access, quality, and relevance, especially for the most marginalised children, all at the same time.
Meanwhile, the Overcoming Adversity category recognises schools that, while facing challenges and obstacles, support and develop children in socio-emotional skills to ensure their personal growth and of the school as a community.
Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kempadang di Kuantan, Pahang tercalon bagi kategori ‘Inovasi’ manakala Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kampong Jawa di Klang, Selangor tercalon bagi kategori ‘Menangani Cabaran’.#MalaysiaBoleh#KeluargaMalaysia#JabatanPenerangan#JapenPenang pic.twitter.com/TkF0QXpWA1— Japen Penang 🇲🇾 (@PenangJapen) June 13, 2022
There are a total of five categories, the others being Community Collaboration, Supporting Healthy Lives and Environmental Action.
The categories are under the auspices of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
T4 Education said in a statement that the award, launched this year in collaboration with Yayasan Hasanah, Templeton World Charity Foundation, Accenture and American Express, offered a total cash prize of USD250,000 (RM1.106 million).
What’s Next
The top three finalists will be selected for each of the five categories of the World’s Best School Awards, namely Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Addressing Challenges and Supporting Healthy Living.
As one of the top 10 shortlisted finalists, the schools have been invited to share their experience and expertise in a keynote session during World Education Week in October 2022.
Register now, for World Education Week! The Top 10 shortlisted schools for World’s #BestSchoolPrizes for each category will be featured in #WorldEduWeek, the biggest global online celebration of schools.Save the date ➡ 17th -21st October 2022: https://t.co/nrUosCmxXA pic.twitter.com/V2gMTDhc7V— World’s Best School Prizes (@BestSchoolPrize) June 10, 2022
The winner of each Prize will be chosen based on rigorous criteria by a Judging Academy made up of distinguished leaders all across the globe.
The panelists include academics, educators, NGOs, social entrepreneurs, government, civil society, and the private sector.
Schools Earn Praise And Admiration
The schools were widely lauded by the public for their achievements. The United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur also congratulated them on their milestone.

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The good news also caught the attention of the country’s astronaut, Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor.
Through his Instagram page, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar expressed his admiration that an ordinary school achieved the award.
SK Kempadang and SMK Kampong Jawa are shortlisted for the Best School in the World. Congratulations. I thought that MRSM (Mara Science Junior College) or other elite schools are listed.National astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor on the the achievements of the two Malaysian schools.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar also said he had never heard of the two schools before.
He plans to visit the schools to see for himself what makes them so great and get to know the teachers and students.
The national hero had already done a search on Google to see where these schools were located.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor (@drsheikhmuszaphar)
Meanwhile, some netizens explained why high-performance schools in Malaysia are not listed.
there are other countless international achievements by sek kluster kecemerlangan that didn’t made it into the media, wonder why 🚶♂ (prolly cuz t4education AND yayasan khazanah weren’t involved pft)sekolah aku banyak je awards wind orchestra rugby rnd (even pengakap)— bang (@MIK45A) June 11, 2022
Inspiring Other Schools Around The World
The winners of each category to be announced at World Education Week on October 16 to 21 will receive USD50,000 (RM221,000).
The founder of T4 Education and the World’s Best School Award, Vikas Pota said the shortlisted school was selected through telling inspirational stories that changed students’ lives.
The schools also stood out for having brought real change to the community and became model schools to the public.
I would like to congratulate SK Kempadang and SMK Kampong Jawa for being shortlisted in the top 10 of the World’s Best School Awards held for the first time.Founder of T4 Education Vikas Pota on educators worldwide being able to learn from excellent Malaysian schools.
T4 Education is a worldwide organisation that aims to provide engaging tools, initiatives and events for teachers to improve the quality of education.

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JB Traffic Policeman Caught On Video Drunk Driving On The Wrong Side Of Road

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Video footage showing a traffic police officer drunk driving on the wrong side of the road sometime past midnight in Johor Bahru has gone viral.

According to Johor Police Chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, the 25-year-old officer was a member of the South Johor Bahru Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) and was suspected to be drunk when he droved on the opposite side of the road near Jalan Lingkaran Dalam, Johor Bahru on 23 December.
READ MORE: No Safe Alcohol Limit For Driving, Expert Says
Footage of the incident was captured by a motorist and spread quickly online. The video showed a silver Perodua Axia driving against traffic with its emergency lights on and narrowly avoiding other vehicles.
VIRAL | POLIS TRAFIK MABUK MEMANDU SONGSANGLokasi: Johor Bahru#NormaBaharu #KitaJagaKita #tvpertiwi #DenyutJantungUmmahIkut kami juga di platform lain:Telegram : https://t.co/2hpysWBGRRInstagram : https://t.co/pj8YCXRLsi pic.twitter.com/jZWXJ6kVmx— TV Pertiwi🇲🇾 (@TvPertiwi) December 23, 2020
Reportedly, the drunken officer was later stopped and arrested at a nearby petrol station after the viral video and reports from the public made its way to the police station.
The case is currently being investigated under the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
In a statement shared on social media, Ayob Khan mentions that the officer faces between two to five years in jail as well as fines of up to RM30,000 if found guilty.

2020 DUI laws
Earlier in 2020, the government introduced amendments to the Road Transport Act which came into effect on 23 October – carrying heavier penalties for those caught driving under the influence (DUI).
The new law sees DUI offences punished by a maximum prison time of between 15 to 20 years years and fines of up to RM150,000.
READ MORE: Drunk Drivers Will Now Face Harsher Penalties

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FIFA Recognises Malaysian Footballer As Top 3 International Scorers Of All Time

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Malaysia’s legendary football player, the late Datuk Mohd Mokhtar Dahari, was acknowledged by FIFA as one of the top three goal scorer of all time with 89 goals. That’s even more than Pele who scored 77 goals.

FIFA or Federation Internationale de Football Association, is the highest governing body of association football.
The non-profit listed Mokhtar Dahari also know as “Supermokh” as one of the top 3 goal scorer in football of all time right alongside Portuguese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo (109 goals) and Iranian footballer Ali Daei (also 109 goals). Listed below Mokhtar Dahlan are greats like legends and greats like Pele (77 goals) and the latest inductee to the list, Lionel Messi (75 goals).
🇮🇷 Ali Daei, 109🇵🇹 Cristiano, 109🇲🇾 Mokhtar Dahari, 89🇭🇺 Ferenc Puskas, 84🇿🇲 Godfrey Chitalu, 79🇮🇶 Hussein Saeed, 78🇧🇷 Pele, 77🇦🇪 Ali Mabkhout, 76🇭🇺 Sandor Kocsis, 75🇯🇵 Kunishige Kamamoto, 75🇰🇼 Bashar Abdullah, 75🇦🇷 Lionel Messi, 75📈 The joint-9th top men's scorer! pic.twitter.com/i6pwe8DBmH— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) June 29, 2021
Mokhtar Dahari scored a total of 89 goals for Malaysia in over 100 international matches throughout his 15-year career from 1972 to 1987.
The Kuala Lumpur born football icon was known for his strong bullet-like kick.
READ MORE: Malaysian Football Hero, Mokhtar Dahari Is The World’s 3rd Top Football Scorer In History

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Muhyiddin: “Once Available, Asean Must Ensure Covid-19 Vaccine Affordable, Accessible To All”

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has said that once the Covid-19 vaccine is available, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) must ensure that it is affordable, accessible, and equitably shared for all.
Speaking from Putrajaya, Muhyiddin said this at the 36th Asean Summit, which was held online and hosted by Vietnam.
While progress on the development of a vaccine and anti-viral medicine has been encouraging, we must ensure that when the time comes ― the vaccine must be affordable, accessible, and equitably shared for all.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin via Malay Mail
The latest tally from yesterday shows that over 138,000 cases of Covid-19 and more than 4,000 deaths have been reported in Asean.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin speaking during the virtual summit. (Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia)
Expressing his appreciation towards this initiative taken by Vietnam, as Asean Chair, in convening the summit via video-conferencing in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Muhyiddin said that as Asean endeavours to protect its populations against the serious threat of Covid-19, a vaccine is sorely needed.
This truly is a historic moment for us in Asean. Our deliberations today bear testament to Asean’s resolve in building a cohesive and responsive community, in line with the theme of Vietnam’s chairmanship.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin via Malay Mail
He said that Malaysia is confident with Vietnam’s leadership, believing that Asean will achieve significant outcomes in 2020 despite the global effect of Covid-19, adding that since Asean was founded more than half a century ago, it has enabled the region to grow, prosper, and engage with the world.
It is now, more than ever, we need to show the world which is full of hate and divide, full of tears and suffering, that the Asean way ― which is far more than just leaders holding hands in photos ― does work.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin via Malay Mail

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