The Galaxy A52s 5G And It’s Flagship Killer Features [Impressions]

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With flagship phones flaunting a phone maker’s best and latest features, it is tough to get excited about a mid-range phone like the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G.

But right out of the box, this sub RM2,000 Android smartphone impresses with features that even the latest and the greatest don’t have.
An Adapter & An Audio Jack

Yes, the A52s 5G comes with an adapter, a quality of life addition that is the envy of any new Galaxy Z Fold3 or Flip3 owner.
It also has a 3.5mm audio Jack — how novel! — but there are no wired earbuds included, which is a shame.
If you look past the accessories you can see that the phone is huge!
The large screen has a film on it that makes it feel like it already has a screen protector.
A punch-hole camera at the top-middle of the display distrusts the uniformity of the display.
In hand, the display is so large, I can’t get my thumb across it and I am used to large phones. This is a two-handed device and can be cumbersome for smaller hands.
But, the A52s 5G is light.
Flipping the phone around and tapping a fingernail on the back creates a distinct sound which reveals that part of the phone is plastic. It being not cool to the touch double confirms it.
The finish is excellent. It looks like anodized aluminium. But it is plastic, and it doesn’t come off. I tried.
4 Cameras

In the top right corner at the back of the A52s 5G is a very nicely molded camera bump with a cluster of cameras arranged like a traffic light with a pedestrian crossing light at the side: Four cameras and an LED flash.
The Z Fold3 has only three rear cameras.
Setting It Up

I thought setting up the A52s 5G would be similar to the Z Flip3 which I reviewed previously — insert shameless plug — but there are some fundamental differences.
READ MORE: Here’s How To Set Up Your New Android Smartphone (Featuring Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G)
Although both phones go through the same paces — Google sign-in, Samsung account sign-in, set up security, and it takes a long time to get everything downloaded and updated — there are fewer optional apps to choose from.
That’s because all of it is made compulsory. Which is frustrating.
Unwanted Apps

Right out of the box, 42GB of the 256GB on the A52s 5G has been used up. About 7GB of that is apps, some of which I don’t want.
I am ok(ish) with the full Samsung, Google, and Microsoft suite of apps being preinstalled
However, I am not ok with Facebook, Spotify, Netflix, YouTube Music, Lazada, and LinkedIn taking up resources without asking on a brand new smartphone.
At least the Z Flip3 gives users more options to not install the app that they don’t want. Except for Facebook.
Still, I am excited to find out what the Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G is capable of. Expect to find a review on TRP real soon.
In the meantime, check out our first look at the Samsung Galaxy A52.
READ MORE: Our First Look At The AWESOME Blue Samsung Galaxy A52
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[Watch] Hawker Marinates Chicken With Bare, Ungloved Hands, Leaves Netizens Feeling Disgusted

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In today’s social media age, it has become easier for many traders to promote their businesses including food.

However, handling food with bare hands could be too much for people to see.
Recently, a hawker at a pasar malam (night market) in Penang caught public attention for marinating chicken with his hands.
The process was recorded and uploaded on Instagram as a short video to promote the business, but it seemed to have backfired.
While the chicken looks tempting, the hygiene of the food preparation leaves much to be desired.
Based on the video footage, the chicken was mixed with a spice recipe before being hot-fried and served at the stall.
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 Illness Borne From Food
Netizens rebuked the hawker, saying that if he handled raw meat and then touched fresh fruit or vegetables, the chance of spreading bacteria could lead to food poisoning.
Some said it is a given that eating out in a public place — whether at a hawker stall or a restaurant – is a leap of faith.

Most people automatically assume that their food was prepared properly and is suitable for consumption.
Some said they might never eat street food again after seeing what goes on.
💯. Bengap betul yang cakap tutup periuk nasi orang. Deyyyy kebersihan dekat mana? Aku dulu pernah kena keracunan makanan disebabkan ayam beli dekat pasar malam. Lemah gila badan. https://t.co/XHCElStOMN— Hikmah (@ainhikmah) April 17, 2022
Last month beli air balang dekat pasar malam, lps tu kena keracunan makanan yg teruk gila 😭Adik pun kena sekali, lama lah nak elok balik tu😩 Trauma lah lps ni tak beli dah air situ padahal adik beli air kedai lain so maybe ais dia tercemar. https://t.co/TtusXdOzJH— Fatin (@fatinnyusri) April 4, 2022
What Diseases Can We Get From Street Foods?
Food-borne bacterial pathogens commonly detected in street foods are Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella spp.
People who patronize street food have been reported to suffer from food-borne diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, typhoid fever and food poisoning.
But generally speaking, Malaysia is a safe place to eat out and enjoy street food.
Malaysians seldom get food poisoning from local street food as they are challenged by certain germs early on but are not immune.
Most cases of diarrhoea are from ice cubes and water-washed fruits and salads.

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Celebrate Disney Plus Hotstar Day With Fun Activities And Games At Sunway Pyramid

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Disney Plus Hotstar Day is back this year at Blue Atrium in Sunway Pyramid from 8 to 11 September 2022!

From 10am to 10pm, visitors get to enjoy some fun activities and games featuring all things Disney.
Some of the immersive experiences include:
Painting your own wooden toy at Pinocchio’s Toy WorkshopHelping to defend the Rebel Alliance at the Star Wars boothGoing on a rock climbing mission with Ejen AliTry to score the highest points at The Zone: Survival MissionHave a taste of super strength at the Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk zone
Go on a rock climbing mission with Ejen Ali. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
Painting session at Pinocchio’s Workshop. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
In addition, the event also features anticipated global premieres from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, The Simpsons, and more.
To add to the fun, there would be ample photo opportunities, special appearances from local talents and exclusive giveaways.
READ MORE: She-Hulk: Attorney At Law – Marvel Ventures Into Legal Sitcoms [Review]
READ MORE: Pinocchio’s Live-Action Remake Will Make You Wish Upon A Star Again [Review]
READ MORE: Jaeseok & Kwangsoo Duo Returns On Screen In A New Korean TV Show With SNSD’s Yuri
Try out the games at The Zone: Survival Mission and Star Wars booths. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP

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[Watch] Elderly Woman Arrested For Dragging Her Adoptive Child By The Hair

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An elderly woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after she was allegedly filmed dragging her adoptive daughter across the road by the hair.

The video lasting 33 seconds went viral on Whatsapp and angered netizens. According to Harian Metro, the incident occurred outside a home in Tanjung Sepat, Selangor.
Kuala Langat police chief Superintendent Ahmad Ridhwan Mohd Nor Saleh said the woman in her 60s was arrested at her house around 12.10am yesterday.

Initial investigations revealed that the 10-year-old victim had been staying with the woman since young and the elderly woman doesn’t have a prior record.
The woman claimed that her adoptive daughter repeatedly stole money from her so she wanted to teach her daughter a lesson, which led to the abusive actions seen in the video.
The victim was sent to Hospital Banting for treatment where a medical officer confirmed that the victim suffered minor head injuries. The child is then handed over to the Social Welfare Department (JKM).
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children’s Act 2001. If convicted, the suspect faces a maximum 10-year jail sentence, a fine of not more than RM20,000, or both.
Some reactions from the netizens were horrific. A few of them supported the elderly woman’s actions and reasoned that the woman has had enough of her daughter’s actions.
A netizen said the child was lucky that her hands weren’t chopped off.
Others criticised the woman for abusing the child and said there are better ways to teach the child.

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“Halal Only” PAS Won’t Say No To Movies In Kelantan If It Obeys Islam

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PAS Youth said that it would agree to the establishment of cinemas in Kelantan if cinema operators agreed for the moviegoers to be segregated in the cinema halls and that the films that were screen were shariah-compliant.

The Islamic party youth wing said this in a statement issued to defend its chief Ahmad Fahdli Shaari for watching the local blockbuster film “Mat Kilau” at a cinema in Kuala Lumpur, following allegation of hypocrisy, Free Malaysia Today reported.
In defending Ahmad Fadhli – who had in the past staunchly supported the Kelantan state government’s stand on not having movie theatres in the state – stated Mat Kilau’s storyline doesn’t promote “immorality”.
PAS Youth also said that cinema would be categorised as ‘haram’ (forbidden) if it does not adhere to Islamic principles.
“It would be ‘haram’ if moviegoers who were not ‘mahram’ (unrelated) sat closely together, watching romantic movies, as this could lead to immorality. If watching the movie made them forget to perform their prayers, then that is haram too,” PAS Youth was quoted by the news portal.
Meanwhile, in its Facebook posting last Monday, PAS Youth pointed out that there is a cinema operating in the capital state of Terengganu, another state under the control of the Islamic party.
“Look at Terengganu. There is a movie cinema (operating). There, all the seats are segregated (accordingly to) males, women and families (sections). At the cinema, no movies were screened during prayer time,” the Facebook update reads.

PAS Youth was referring to the Lotus Five Stars (LFS) cinema, the sole movie theatre operating in Kuala Terengganu.
LFS had on 4 July 2020 announced that they will separate each of their theatre halls into three zones for men, women, and family members respectively.
The announcement was made on LFS reopening following the Movement Control Order (MCO).

PAS had barred cinemas in Kelantan after it took over the administration of the state from Barisan Nasional (BN) in 1990, citing that the party doesn’t want to allow room for social ills.
The last operating cinema in the east coast state was the Lido Cinema in Jalan Pos Office Lama, Kota Baru.
READ MORE: “It’s Haram In Kelantan But Not In KL?” Activist Chided PAS Youth Chief For Cinema Double Standards

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GE15: No IC? No Problem! These Documents Will Work At The Voting Booths Too

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So you think you’re ready to vote? You’ve checked everything and you’re ready to go?

Great. But what if you arrive at the destination and give a check one more time and… you’ve left your identification card in your wallet at home! Or you switched your bag today and put it in the other bag?
Worse, what if was missing? Can you still vote?
Yes, you can still vote without your IC
As the Election Commission puts it, don’t panic. You can still vote without your IC.
Here are a few other documents that you can use to vouch for your identity this Election Day:
Passport Driver’s License Temporary Identification Certificate (JPN KPPK09) Receipt of Report for Lost Identification Card (JPN KPPK11) That’s Certified By JPN
So there’s really no need to worry if you’ve left your card at home unless you have some of these documents around. They just need to check your name, verify your face and cross out your name from the names of voters registry. Here’s an infographic prepared by the EC.

While we’re at it, once you’re there at the ballot room, do you know what will happen in there? You can watch this video prepared by the EC on what goes inside the ballot room.

Visit the election commission’s Facebook and Twitter to know more.

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Khairul Aming Brings Staff On Office Trip To Langkawi, Netizens Praise His Efforts

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Good bosses are hard to come by and when they do, they make sure their staff are always happy and content working for them.

Popular and beloved food influencer Khairul Aming recently had all his staff in big bright smiles after taking them on a trip to Langkawi.
In a TikTok video, he noted that the Sambal Nyet factory was closed for a total of five days so all 60 of his staff could enjoy a well earned holiday.
To ensure his staff had a good time, Khairul Aming put them up at the five-star Parkroyal Langkawi Resort.
In the video, he said the staff were also treated to activities such as jet skiing, cave explorations, snorkeling, and watching the sunset on two private yachts.
How cool is that?
Khairul Aming told his followers that he gave them some pocket money so that his staff could buy chocolates for their loved ones during their stay in Langkawi.

Alhamdulillah I am fortunate to have been able to share rezeki, looking at their happy smiles make me happy as well. Hopefully we can do more trips with them, I appreciate my team so much.
Khairul Aming
The video has since garnered a total of 2.3 million views since going viral and has close to 317,000 likes and 7,000 comments.
As usual, netizens filled his comment section with praises and some even inquired if there were job vacancies available at his company.
On the other hand, some even admitted that they were inspired by his actions.
TikTok user ReenYusof said her partner and her have also started having short office trips since last year to make sure their staff feel appreciated.

Me and my partner pn terinspirasi drp KA la we start our ofis trip last year to appreciate staff. Sblm ni ke desaru, insyaAllah tahun ni ke Hatyai.
TikTok user ReenYusof
Others sent him best wishes saying that they hoped his rezeki would add on for all his good deeds to his workers.

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“Punch And Selfie” Men At Semenyih 7-Eleven Arrested

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Recently, a 17-year-old convenience store worker in Semenyih was punched and attacked by a customer who apparently wanted to steal only 3 umbrellas.

The incident was caught on CCTV camera and the footage has since gone viral on social media. It happened at a 7-Eleven store in Bandar Rinching, Semenyih yesterday (20 June) at around 5 am.
According to Harian Metro, two men entered the store seemingly drunk and wanted to buy drinks. One of them then grabbed three umbrellas and went out of the premises without making any payment.
The teen worker then confronted the customer and they both got into a dispute. Then because of the argument, the suspect came back into the store and punched the worker in the face. He then continued to hit the worker and even kicked him in the face before his friend held him back for a second.
(Credit: Shahrul Aminshah Aziz)
Another worker witnessing the event tried to stop the brawl but was not successful. After the attack, the man even came back and recorded the victim on the floor with his phone as if to taunt him.
What’s even weirder is that the friend who came in with the guy took a selfie with the bloodied victim, smiling.
(Credit: Shahrul Aminshah Aziz)
The victim then reported the incident to the police the same day at 7.43 pm after going to the hospital to receive treatment. His father, Shahrul Aminshah Aziz, 40, even pleaded for help from the public for any information regarding the two suspects.
He said that his 17-year-old son was just working part-time at the convenience store, looking forward to making a little money after just finishing his SPM.
Suspects each had previous criminal & drug cases
After the police report, cops managed to catch the two suspects earlier today (21 June).
Kajang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zaid Hassan said that the two suspects, aged 31 and 32 respectively, were arrested at two different locations by Branch D9 of the Criminal Investigation Division, Kajang District Police Headquarters (IPD).

“Both suspects were arrested in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan and Sepang, Selangor around 11.30 am and 12.30 pm today,” he added.

We also seized two cell phones to assist in the investigation. Besides that, the arrested suspects each have 1 past record involving criminal and drug cases.
Mohd Zaid Hassan, Kajang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner
The case is currently being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code, which if convicted can be punished with imprisonment for up to twenty years, and a fine or whipping.

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Become National Heroes This Merdeka By Donating Blood

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The National Blood Centre (PDN) implores Malaysians to showcase their patriotism this Merdeka-month and “be a hero” by donating blood.

According to PDN Director Dr. Noryati Abu Amin, though the country’s blood reserves are still in “good shape”, as it stands, blood is a perishable commodity that needs constant re-supplies so that we simply don’t run out.
Speaking at the launch of Astro’s Malaysiaku Kita Selamat Bersama campaign in celebration of our nation’s 63 years of independence, Dr. Noryati Abu invites the rakyat, especially the youths and younglings to keep each other safe by regularly donating blood to the national blood bank and blood donation drives, nationwide.
Dr. Noryati (center) at Astro’s Malaysiaku Kita Selamat Bersama launch at TPC Kuala Lumpur.(TRP)
The doctor explains the nation’s blood banks functions just like any other financial banking institution, whereby fresh deposits are needed to keep the account balance in check.
Moreover, Dr Noryati revealed that around 80% of Malaysia’s blood bank stocks come from donation campaigns outside of PDN facilities, like the ones we often come across at public events and conventions or even at your local shopping malls.
Notably, outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) had led to interruptions to blood collection activities.
She acknowledged that because of restrictions during the MCO and rising fears of infection among the public, people have been a little apprehensive about donating their blood.
Dr. Noryati gives her assurances that PDN and healthcare professionals nationwide are doing everything they can to ensure that the blood donation process remains safe and secure.
(Facebook/PDN)
According to the doctor, throughout the pandemic, Malaysia’s blood banks have been dependent on the supplies received from existing blood donors.
PDN is more than determined to have new donors come in to share some of their precious fluids for the good of the country.
TRP managed to steal the good doctor for a quick PSA on the importance of blood donations, have a listen to what she has to say below;

For more information on how you can contribute to the national cause, visit PDN’s official website, or check out its social media pages for the latest information on blood donation drives near you.

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Source:
Blood Banks Running Low, Malaysia Needs AB-Type Blood Urgently
National Blood Centre Is Practically Begging For Blood Donors As Stocks Run Dangerously Low
MOH Is Seeking Blood Donations & For Retired Healthcare Professionals To Return To Service
Malaysians Encouraged To Donate Blood During MCO, Here’s How


More Malaysian Workers Are Getting Injured When Commuting To Work & It’s Time For Employers To Take Action

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Road traffic accidents are among the biggest source of work-related injuries and deaths in the country and the National Road Safety Council wants Malaysian employers to start being proactive in managing commuting accidents among their employees.

Who said what: Road Safety Council member Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said that employers have a moral obligation to be proactive in developing and implementing comprehensive safety procedures and programmes for the workplace to reduce accidents, deaths and injuries. Among the suggestions for employers to manage commuting accidents include:
training for their employees to be competent drivers and ridersestablish a written policy requiring drivers and motorcyclists to undergo safe driving and riding practicesensure proper use of vehicle safety featuresconduct background checks on prospective drivers before they are hired
Why it matters: Commuting accidents make up a significant percentage of industrial accidents, which are reported annually to the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO). Statistics from SOCSO also show that the number of commuting accidents have risen steadily over the years, in contrast to declining industrial accidents – making it one of the most alarming occupational hazards for Malaysian workers.
Credit: Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)
The organisation also expects the numbers to continue increasing as more Malaysian workers are opting for motorcycles to commute due to the cheaper cost and ease in managing traffic jams. Lee Lam Thye also notes that proactive action by employers is necessary to reduce business losses arising from ‘at work’ road accidents.
Read more:
Employers must tackle high road accident rate among commuting workers (NST)
Occupational and Commuting Accidents in Malaysia: Protection and Prevention (SOCSO)
Number of Accidents 2013 – 2017 (SOCSO)

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Employers must tackle high road accident rate among commuting workers
Occupational and Commuting Accidents in Malaysia: Protection and Prevention
Number of Accidents 2013 - 2017


After Deleting Videos On YouTube, Sugu Pavithra Is Coming Back Today

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It seems after taking down their own videos on YouTube, Sugu Pavithra will be coming back with brand new content.
M Sugu, the husband of S Pavithra, admitted to deleting all 98 videos on the channel which was uploaded since last January due to several personal factors.
He said a new video is expected to be uploaded on YouTube this afternoon after discussions have been made with several parties.
I myself deleted all the videos after what happened.M Sugu via Harian Metro
Recently the videos were taken down from their channel, which has amassed more than 700,000 followers.
This was after the incident broke out on 21 July when M Sugu brought a sickle to a hospital in Ipoh and allegedly attacked S. Pavithra which caused multiple injuries.
He was charged at the Ipoh Sessions Court with unlawful possession of a 26-inch sickle  and was later charged for hitting his wife.

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[Watch] Hotel Manager Shows The Filthy Mess Left Behind By Disgusting Guests

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Have you ever got super excited preparing for your staycation only to have that same energy fizzle out at the hotel lobby while waiting for your room to be ready?

While it’s tempting to blame hotel employees for being slow, a Tiktok user @anna_faz86 who’s a hotel manager in Pahang unearthed one of the many reasons why sometimes you can’t check in early.
In the Tiktok video, she shared several pictures of messy and dirty rooms left by guests who have checked out of the hotel she works at in Kuantan.
There were bags of rubbish stacked on the floor, empty water bottles strewn over the counter, sweet potatoes cooked in an electric kettle, stained sheets and a cracked TV screen.
Once, the hotel had to pump out the clogged drains in the bathroom only to have chicken bones and rice grains coming out from the floor traps. YUCK.
Dirty bathroom left behind by guests.
When check-in is late, you threaten to [make it] viral and want the room to be sanitised 10 times a day. But when you check out and leave a room in this state, don’t you ever feel bad?
She also explained that she doesn’t expect the hotel room to be totally clean like when they check-in but for visitors to at least tidy up after themselves.
It doesn’t hurt to make our housekeeping duties easier. Life needs tolerance. Don’t use the excuse that you have paid. Have some heart. It’s because of species like these that slows down our housekeeping.
  @anna_faz86 Mcmne nak checkin awal kalau semua perangai mcmni? ##hotelierlife ##RentasNegeri ##JomReady ##viral ##kitabelummenang ♬ #FoodDance – neffatibrotherscomauwwkiss
Netizens who saw the video were shocked at the state of the rooms.
“Seriously like this? I tidy up and even pick up the hairs [on the floor] when I leave the hotel room,” a netizen wrote.

“Ya Rabbi. Was it a human or a monster that check-in? So embarrassing to see,” another person commented.

“Ehhhhh… my heart hurts to see this. Was it an ape that check-in?” a Tiktok user wrote.

Another netizen also shared their experience when it comes to dealing with hotel guests.
“There are also those who celebrate their birthdays with sprays that end up sticking to the floor and walls. As for the durian, the room can’t be assigned to another guest if the smell is still [in the room]!”

“Only those who have worked in housekeeping will understand the stress when getting a room like this,” someone commented.

What can you do when before you check-out?
In the comments, @anna_faz86 also included a little tip for guests when it’s time to check-out.
She said guests can strip the linens including the bath towels and set them aside in the room. The rubbish bags can be tied neatly and then placed on the floor too.
The other items in the hotel room such as TV remote and electric kettle should be placed as neatly as possible.
Our take is to put the items right back in their place or at least neatly place them all in an area where housekeeping can see them.
If hotel guests can do their part, the check-in process will be easier for the next guest, including you.

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Business Was Not Great During MCO, So These 2 Restaurant Owners Took The Chance To Refresh & Reinvent

The Covid-19 pandemic hit Malaysian businesses hard, with the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) finding that as many as 49% of them may close in 12 months. Many of these business owners were not prepared, citing cash flow and the lack of a business continuity plan as main reasons for the struggle.
While those in the retail industry have the option to mitigate and shift to e-commerce, the same cannot be said for the food and beverage sector. Engaging a delivery service provider and going online may not always be the best solution due to cost and accessibility issues.

In short, it really is a matter of survival of the fittest – those who can adapt and innovate are usually the ones who can overcome hard times like these. Here are two restaurant owners who used the Movement Control Order (MCO) period to upskill and reinvent their businesses:

Not everyone is comfortable with food delivery services during MCO

Pallets & Pans in Damansara Jaya was still operating during the MCO, but only for delivery and takeaway. Understanding that people may be more cautious with their spending during those times, Executive Chef Randall Chen introduced economical family meals into his restaurant’s menu.
He shared that most of his customers are families, who are more cautious on where they order food from – and even who is the one delivering the food. “I found out that customers also do not feel comfortable having their food delivered by third-party delivery services, so I had to get my own staff to do deliveries,” Chef Randall shared.

(Credit: Pallets & Pans/Facebook)

When dine-ins were finally allowed for F&B outlets in Selangor, Chef Randall sent his staff for screening tests and even trained them on different ways to serve food. This way, customers will feel more comfortable dining at his restaurant, knowing that their food was prepared and served with best hygiene practices.
The first week of opening was not just rewarding, but came with surprises as well. Not only was business better than expected, Chef Randall saw some “long lost customers” revisiting his restaurant as well. He attributed to the trust he has built with his customers over the years.

I learned that in times like these, people prefer to dine or order from restaurants that they trust. I am happy that I have customers who trust me and enjoy the food I serve.Executive Chef of Pallets & Pans Randall Chen to TRP

As the situation in Malaysia improves, Chef Randall hopes that the government will continue to review the seating capacity in restaurants as well as allowing bar activities like live bands and pool to resume.
“Families come to the restaurant together in one car, and they would like to sit together. I only want my customers to be able to dine and enjoy their meal comfortably,” he shared.

Pallets & Pans’ signature Johor laksa with siu yuk (roasted pork).(Credit: TRP)

MCO is also the time when you work on things within your “circle of influence”

(Credit: NYC Dining/Facebook)

It is worth noting that NYC Dining in Bandar Utama would look slightly different to anyone who has not visited it since earlier this year. This is because its new co-owner, Lee, is in the midst of transforming the concept of the restaurant: from the decor, to its menu, and even the staff’s working style.
What is more impressive is that Lee implemented these changes during the MCO. “I intend to run this restaurant as a place to serve the community, so I have changed it to a family dining concept restaurant,” he explained.
Despite experiencing a huge drop in business due to the MCO, he decided to still pay his staff their full salaries in March. Moved by Lee’s decision, his staff then offered to have their salaries subsidised so they could all help sustain the restaurant’s business. It was also during this time that Lee and the NYC Dining team started a charity drive to donate meals to underprivileged communities in the Klang Valley.

During MCO I have my “circle of concern” and “circle of influence”: the former refers to things I should be concerned of but are beyond my control; the latter refers to things that I can control. I chose to focus on my “circle of influence” and used the MCO period to transform the restaurant.Co-Owner of NYC Dining Lee to TRP

Firstly, Lee used the MCO period to give the restaurant a thorough cleaning. He also changed the menu to offer wholesome food, and gave the staff a refresher course on basic restaurant services. His team was very supportive of these, and worked together with him to improve their restaurant.
The team’s hard work was paid off when they reopened for dine-ins, with customers enjoying their meals and leaving compliments for Lee and his team. Though he has not fully transformed the restaurant to its new concept, he could already see some of his efforts bearing fruit. Throughout our talk, we saw the co-owner greeting and interacting with customers like they were old friends.
But Lee is not resting his laurels just yet – he shared with us some new dishes and concepts that he wants to add to the menu. He is also gathering feedback from customers to see how he can further improve the restaurant’s offerings as part of his ongoing transformation works.

One of the new menu items Lee is experimenting with – cocktail pods.(Credit: TRP)

When asked about what he expects in the near future for the F&B industry, he said, “We will have to wait for 31 August to know what are the next steps. Most importantly, I want my customers to feel happy and comfortable dining here.”

The main takeaway for all businesses – listen to your customers

Based on our conversations with both restaurant owners, we found that they all followed one age-old adage: always listen to your customers.
That was how Chef Randall realised that he needed a new menu and in-house delivery service, albeit for the short term; whereas Lee continues to reinvent his restaurant by continuously working based on customers’ feedback.
With the MCO currently in the recovery phase and all restaurants being allowed to operate, we do hope the situation improves for the F&B industry and all Malaysian businesses.

This piece would not be possible without the insights from Chef Randall Chen from Pallets and Pans and Mr. Lee from NYC Dining. TRP would like to thank them for sharing their stories with us, and wish them their restaurants success.
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We’ve failed the Sumatran Rhino, but…

While it might be too late to save wild Sumatran rhinoceros in Sabah, there may be other endangered mammals here which we can save.
Malaysia is recognised as one of 12 mega-diversity countries, 14% of Malaysiaâ€™s mammals are listed by The World Conservation Union (IUCN) as endangered, among them:
The Malayan Tiger

(Pic Credit: WWF-Malaysia/Shariff Mohamad)

Unique to the Malaya Peninsular, the Malayan tiger is one of the smallest in the world. However, while there were an estimated 3,000 tigers in the 1950’s, there are just around 300 left in the wilds now.
Tapir

(Pic Credit: Anders Goncalves Da Silva via IUCNRedList.org)

Despite the name, they can be found in Indonesia (Sumatera), Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. However, there are only around 2,500 of them left and their numbers are decreasing.
Black Shrew

(Pic Credit: Joey Makalintal from Pennsylvania, USA [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)

Found only on Mount Kinabalu, the Black Shrew has been listed as critically endangered due to the loss of its habitat.It is known from only one specimen and may even be extinct as no more specimens have been found.
Borneon Pygmy Elephant

(Pic Credit: Mike Prince from Bangalore, India [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons)

Only between 2,100 to 3,100 are thought to exist in Malaysia.Compared to their larger African relatives, Asian elephants don’t grow beyond 2.5 metres in height and have smaller ears which are straight at the bottom.
Sunda Pangolin

(Pic Credit: Gerald Cubitt)

These can be found in Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, and even Singapore. The most trafficked animal in the world, Malaysian authorities recently caught a smuggling syndicate with 30 tonnes of pangolin and pangolin parts.
These are just some of the animals listed as endangered in Malaysia. But what do you think? Shall we give it a shot?
(Featured pic credit: Ltshears [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons)


Gov’t To Crack Down On Water Pollution Offenders, Wants To Impose RM15 Million Fine Plus Jail Time

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The government wants to impose heavier penalties of up to RM15 million and mandatory imprisonment for offenders who caused water disruptions.

Based on a reports from Berita Harian, the Environment and Water Ministry is currently reviewing the Environmental Quality Act 1975 which will be brought to Parliament.
Its Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, said that the current fine for the offense is inadequate and needs to be updated.
We want to increase it up to RM15 million, in addition to mandatory prison. It must be remembered that if river pollution occurs, for example, water treatment plants will have to be closed.Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man via Berita Harian
Currently, according to Section 34B of the Act, offenders can be fined up to RM500,000 or face imprisonment of not more than five years or both.
New task force to keep watch
The Ministry has also established a Environmental Crime Unit in collaboration with the Malaysian Royal Police (PDRM), based on reports from Sinar Harian.
Ibrahim said the unit was established to help the situation involving scheduled waste   disposals that could cause contamination and uncover parties or unlicensed refiners who send out their waste to agents, who, he added, were also not licensed.
These illegal agents who discard waste based on a schedule are committing a serious offense because it contributes to water pollution.Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man via Sinar Harian
He also said that at the Ministerial level, they do give out the licenses to agents and they are obliged to deliver the waste to a waste management site.
But if turns out that these agents are the ones who dispose of the waste at inappropriate locations then strict action may be imposed on them.

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LCW Gets A New BMW, The Big Boys Toys

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Datuk Lee Chong Wei is not only famous for his smash sharpness while playing badminton, but off the court, he is also a sports car fan.

Recently, social media is abuzz with news that the badminton legend has gotten himself a spanking new vehicle.
According to China Press, Lee is the proud new owner of a BMW iX xDrive40 Sport.
The report suggested that the retired sportsman could be the first to own a BMW iX xDrive40 in Malaysia.

According to Gary Yeo, BMW’s senior certified sales consultant, the BMW IX 40 Sport is powered by a lithium battery with 320 horsepower and a full battery life of about 420 kilometres.
According to the manufacturer’s data, it only takes 6.1 seconds to go from a standstill to 100 kilometres per hour, and the top speed can reach 200 kilometres per hour.
Today sees the official launch for the new fully electric BMW iX, and we’re delighted to have this stunning iX xDrive40 Sport on display. Finished in Sophisto Grey metallic with Interior Design Atelier in Black, the 40 model produces over 326bhp with a range of 246-258 miles pic.twitter.com/dgXThW24qg— Bavarian Belfast (@Bavarian_BMW) November 13, 2021
Fast And Furious
In 2014, Lee stole the limelight when he bid RM97,777 for the number plate BMW6 in 2014.
Before that, in 2012, he bid RM69,100 on car number plate BLG1 for his Ferrari F430.
Among the luxury cars he owns are the Skyline R35 GTR, BMW X6 Coupe, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Aviator, Audi R8 and Bentley Continental GT1.
RT @ayshardzn Lee Chong Wei also has a Nissan GT-R, BMW X6 Coupe and a black Proton Inspira 2.0 (gift from Proton) pic.twitter.com/HHDHtIsP— jani (@janithegreat) February 22, 2012
Money Lessons From A Professional Athlete
Apparently, his wealth did not come from playing badminton alone.
Lee holds housing developer Chong Wei Binajaya, and has a sports complex named Sports Arena Sentosa located at Taman Seri Sentosa, Jalan Klang Lama, Kuala Lumpur.
“Chong Wei Binajaya Sdn Bhd” wow 😕 Boleh tahan dia punya millionaire. pic.twitter.com/gqVBrV5IHH— Norreen Iman (@norreen143) May 16, 2015
According to various reports, Lee has a net worth of $16 million. Likewise, he has collected US$1.85 million in prize money throughout his career.
Lee is an ambassador for many companies including Yonex, Samsung, KDU Educations Group, XOX, coffee manufacturing companies, massage chairs, resorts and more.
He also enjoys a warm and cordial relationship with the nation’s leaders, past and present.
Malam tadi keluarga saya berhari raya bersama Datuk Lee Chong Wei dan keluarga beliau. Memang setiap tahun Chong Wei akan membawa isteri beliau Mei Choo & anak-anak beraya di rumah. Chong Wei amat rapat dengan saya semenjak saya Menteri Belia dan Sukan, sehinggalah sekarang. pic.twitter.com/3YmYC6NMI1— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) May 4, 2022

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How To Get Rid Of Targeted Ads On Facebook

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Have you ever noticed that when you shop or browse for stuff online, usually you would also see the ads of products that you were looking at earlier is now being advertised to you on Facebook?
This is because of the data that is collected from the site that you’re browsing is given to Facebook to show you ads of stuff that they think you might like.
If you don’t want your data to be given to Facebook for the sake of “better ads” you can actually clear your browsing history and activity so you won’t be bombarded with pampers ads every few posts.
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Also known as “Off-Facebook Activity” which was introduced in January, this feature is accessible in the settings menu of your Facebook app. From there you can choose to disconnect to the service of your choice.
You also have the option to turn off future off-Facebook activity, which tells Facebook to disconnect any information shared from your account.
Once you disable the function, the ads would now be less personalised.

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Only Names On Special List Or With Permission From IGP Can Use Police Outriders, Says Home Minister

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Over the past few days, there have been questions regarding who gets to request to be escorted by police outriders.

According to Malay Mail, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (pic left) clarified that only individuals on a special list or those with permission from the inspector-general of police (IGP) are allowed to have police escorts.
He added that the matter has been agreed upon in Parliament and anyone, whether they’re officers or benefactors, would be investigated if found guilty.
Baling MP’s son Mohamed Khairul was escorted by police outriders in Penang. Image: TRP File
Hamzah also said there’s no need to review the SOPs surrounding the use of escorts and outriders because the issue lies in people using these facilities without permission.
He was commenting on the case of Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim’s son who allegedly had two police outriders escorting him along the streets of Penang on 6 May.
The matter is being investigated internally and we will announce the findings of the investigation in a day or two.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin
READ MORE: [Watch] Baling MP’s Son Allegedly Escorted By Outriders In Penang, 2 Traffic Cops Under Investigation
No orders were given by any senior officers
The two police officers in question have been suspended and transferred to the administrative department pending the outcome of the investigation.
Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said both officers acted on their own accord as the VIP’s son’s outriders.
He said no instructions were given from any senior officers to both cops to escort a public vehicle.
The son of Baling MP, Mohamed Khairul Anwar, agreed to give the police full cooperation.
The case is being investigated under Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998 to see if there are any elements to tarnish the image of the police force.
READ MORE: No Orders Given To Escort VIPs Son, Says Penang Police Chief

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Hari Raya open house gone wrong, 17 detained during drug-bust at KL condo

Seems like this Hari Raya open house went a little off the rails…
17 students werenâ€™t expecting the police to come knocking when they were arrested over the weekend during a drug bust at a posh condo on Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

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The raid subtly named â€˜Ops Private Party’ was carried out by
the Narcotics Investigation Division at around 3pm on Sunday resulting in the capture
of 14 males and three female suspects between the ages of 15 to 22.

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Though their plans were unfortunately cut short, it seems that these party animals were all set for quite the festive evening as police managed to haul out a fair assortment of illicit substances.

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The squad were loaded up with two packets of ketamine, three tablets of ecstasy, two Eremin 5 pills, a bottle of ketum juice (to wash it all a down), and a smidge of marijuana.

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All 17 individuals were tested positive of drugs and are now being detained under Sections 6, 12 (2), 15 (1) (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 30 (3) of the Poisons Act which may carry jail term of up to five years and/or a fine of up to RM100,000.


MPKB Shows Non-Muslim Woman’s Actual Compounded Attire, Different From Viral Pic

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The Kota Baru Municipal Council (MPKB) has released a statement regarding the issue of a non-Muslim woman being slapped with a compound notice for “indecent attire” while at her business premises.

READ MORE: Kelantan Says Non-Muslim Fined For Indecent Clothing Not New, Part Of Trade By-Laws
MPKB also uploaded a picture of the woman wearing a long, pink shirt that covered her shorts, which was different from the picture that went viral online on 25 June.
In the image that went viral, the woman wore a shorter black shirt possibly to show the length of the shorts.

Under Section 34 of Kelantan’s Business and Industrial Trade By-Laws 2019, Muslim and non-Muslim business owners have to ensure they are dressed decently while at work and this applies to the employees as well.
Under the same law, Muslims have to make sure their “aurat” is covered up while non-Muslims must dress decently.

MPKB said in a statement that the council has carried out checks from time to time at business premises run by Muslims and non-Muslims without issues, provocation or manipulation from any parties throughout the compound issuing process.
The council regrets that a Facebook user made misleading statements and it gave the public a negative perception towards the council and local authorities.
On 25 June, a non-Muslim woman who runs a business in Kota Baru was issued a compound notice for wearing shorts.
She was found to have committed an offence under Section 34(2)(b) of Kelantan’s Business and Industrial Trade By-Laws 2019.
She was also given seven days from the date the notice was issued to settle the compound or face legal action.
It’s believed that her relative uploaded pictures of the compound notice and the woman wearing shorts on social media, which sparked anger from netizens.
The issue sparked fears that non-Muslims were subjected to Muslim standards, but as it was shown, the matter concerning a non-Muslim’s attire was confined to those affected by the trade by-laws.

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Cops Arrest Local Man After Fire Destroys Bikes And E-Scooters Outside KLCC

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Police said they arrested a local 34-year-old man following the incident in which 13 motorcycles and 4 electric scooters were destroyed in a fire outside the Suria KLCC shopping yesterday.

The suspect has been remanded for six days, according to Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya.
Noor Dellhan said the motive and cause of the incident are still under investigation and the case is being investigated under Section 435 of the Penal Code for mischief by fire.
This offence, according to the law, is punishable with a maximum jail sentence of 14 years and a fine.
Moreover, Noor Dellhan said a Honda RS type motorcycle, a set of motorcycle keys, a helmet, a shirt, a pair of trousers, an arm sleeve, a bag, a watch and a lighter have been confiscated.
Earlier, the e-scooter company Beam said none of its electric vehicles were responsible for the fire.
“Beam has been made aware that a number of its e-scooters were seriously damaged by a fire caused by a private motorcycle igniting nearby. However, we would like to reiterate that our vehicles were not the cause of the fire.”
Beam also added that it was relieved that no passers-by were harmed in the accident, and expressed their deepest sympathies with the owners of the other private motorcycles that were damaged by the fire.
“We applaud the authorities for their quick response to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading and causing further damage.”
Additionally, Beam also noted that safety is their utmost priority as they have always maintained their use of tech hardware of the highest grades.
This includes the batteries installed in each Beam e-scooter, which follow international safety certifications.

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Cops Looking For Roslizal Razali

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The police released a media stament yesterday looking for one Roslizal Bin Razali.

Bukit Aman’s head of corporate communications Assistant Commissioner Skandaguru Anandan urged the people who have information on Roslizal to contact the investigating offficer, Inspector Mohammad Fairol Abu Bakar.
The police are looking for Roslizal to assist investigations under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948, Section 505(C) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
KENYATAAN MEDIA KETUA KOMUNIKASI KORPORAT PDRM pic.twitter.com/dvszjLJBhv— Polis Diraja M'sia (@PDRMsia) April 6, 2023
Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act states that
While the police statement and wanted broadcast did not specify the exact statements under the Sedition Act that are being investigated, Twitter users speculated on which social media account that was involved in the investigation.
Many took to tagging the account they suspected, with one asking the person to contact the investigating officer.
However there is no confirmation if their speculation is correct as the person behind the account has not replied to the many tweets he was tagged following the police’s statement.
The last tweet posted was 15 hours ago.

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Malaysian media stands its ground on Keanu Reeves “fabricated” interview

In case you missed it, an interview with Keanu Reeves published in Star2.com last week caused quite a stir online.
Not because he said anything controversial, but because he had the world crying for him when he admits to being a ‘lonely guy’.

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But it looks like Mr John Wick isnâ€™t singing that Akon song so much, as HuffPost reports that his rep has blasted the interview as â€œfabricatedâ€ and â€œpieced together from several interviewsâ€.

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When asked about what love means to him, Keanu gave the most Keanu answer by saying:

 â€œYou mean romantic love? You know, Iâ€™m the lonely guy. I donâ€™t have anyone in my life. But if it does occur, I would respect and love the other person; hopefully itâ€™ll happen for me.â€
Keanu Reeves
That was enough to send the internet into a tizzy but Keanuâ€™s publicist denies that the interview even took place. â€œThis was pieced together from several interviews and the majority of these questions were not asked nor answered. They are fabricated,â€ they said.
Obviously, this is quite the blow for a news outlet as big as The Star, but Malaysian news company held their ground.

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They responded by defending the article written by US correspondent Philip Berk for his Hollywood Confidential column that was also published in print by StarLifestyle.
Berk, a long-time columnist for Star Media Group, is also a member and former President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

Picture Credit: Screenshot from Star2.com

He has confirmed that the interview took place at the John Wick: Chapter 3 â€“ Parabellum press conference at the Four Seasons New York this April.
He does, however, admit that the â€œlonely guyâ€ comment originated from a previous interview with Keanu.
Right now, it seems to be a case of â€œhe says, she saysâ€. There has been to response from Keanu yet to The Starâ€™s defence.
But letâ€™s see how the saga unfolds.. â€œJohn Wick: Chapter 4 â€“ Lonely Islandâ€ anyone?

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God of War Ragnarök Launches Streetwear Fashion Pieces In Malaysia

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The latest God of War game, God of War Ragnarök, is one of the year’s most highly anticipated games, and will be launching shortly on 9 November.

Ahead of the launch, Playstation has announced the game’s collaboration with two streetwear fashion labels: #FR2 and New Era.
FR2 will feature a limited-edition t-shirt that has the God of War Ragnarök logo in front and key concept art at the back showing Kratos and Atreus battling Freya. Designed with Kratos’ Leviathan Axe and #FR2’s iconic logo, the t-shirt also has the key quote from Kratos taken from the Story Trailer: “Fate only binds you if you let it”.
This shirt will be sold online via Asian premium streetwear retailer Popcorn Supply.

New Era has come up with two new God of War Ragnarök designs for their iconic 9FORTY duckbill caps.
The first design shows off a Bear and Wolf logo which symbolizes Kratos and Atreus, wandering the Nine Realms in search of answers as Asgardian forces prepare for a prophesied battle that will end the world.

The other design features a Kratos and Atreus caricature designed by Santa Monica Studio’s Lead Character Concept Artist, Dela Longfish, who has also drawn for other Playstation titles such as Concrete Genie, Ghost of Tsushima, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Horizon Forbidden West.
All God of War Ragnarök streetwear items will be available on 9 November in conjunction with the game’s launch.
Although there are no physical retail stores in Malaysia, Malaysian fans can book their preorder online at the Popcorn Store or New Era store.

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The Owner Of The RM638,000 FF2 License Plate Drives A Bezza?

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Controversy erupted on social media after a photo showing the RM638,000 FF2 license plate on a Perodua Bezza was circulated online.

The FF2 license plate was bought in an e-bidding activity for the “FF” series of license plates, which recently achieved the highest revenue ever for the government.
The photo sparked debates among netizens about whether the owner of the expensive license plate should drive a more luxurious car.
Now I know where #FF2 went 😎 #FF #JPJ #Bezza pic.twitter.com/57zJqD3wAS— Kevin Ah Fai (@KevinAhFai) May 25, 2023
Some netizens even claimed that the photo had been edited or that the license plate on the Bezza was actually “KFF 2”.
According to Perodua’s official website, the price of the Bezza ranges from RM34,000 to RM50,000, significantly less than the price of the FF2 license plate.
The Bezza is a national car model produced by Perodua, known for its affordability and practicality.
Some Netizens Claim Photo Has Been Edited, Or License Plate Is Different
However, some netizens pointed out that the license plate on the Bezza was not properly aligned with the Perodua logo, suggesting that the photo might have been modified.
The Minister of Transport Anthony Loke praised the success of the e-bidding activity for the “FF” series of license plates, which generated RM79.3 million in revenue.
The FF2 license plate was among the most sought-after plates due to its auspicious number combination.
The controversy over the photo of the Bezza with the FF2 license plate highlights the fascination and obsession with personalized license plates in Malaysia, where some plates can fetch exorbitant prices in auctions or private sales.
READ MORE: Businesswoman Shares Heartfelt Reason Why She Wanted ‘FF9’ Number Plate

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Mâ€™sian man catcalled and chased by a group of aunties in Taiping [Video]

With the recent uprise of the #MeToo movement, more and more people are realising how often women face sexual harassment and the trauma it leaves behind.
Usually, men are the perpetrators of harassment, and women are the victims. However, the reality is that sexual harassment can come from anyone, even women. And when it does, itâ€™s just as bad.

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Twitter user @HudzaifahAziz experienced this awful fact when he was openly cat-called by not one or two women, but a whole group of them.
In a 20-second video of the incident shared by Hudzaifah on Twitter, he can be seen jogging past a group of women doing Zumba in a park.

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As he runs past them, the women cheer and one even attempts to run after him.

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Based on an interview, Hudzaifah had gone jogging in Taiping Lake Garden to escape the hazy weather in KL.
The group of women had looked and smiled at him during his second lap around the lake. In order to not appear unfriendly, Hudzaifah said that he smiled back at them.

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On his third lap, he could hear the group of women say â€œheâ€™s coming, heâ€™s coming, get readyâ€ as he approached them and they moved in such a way as to purposely bump into him.

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The video recording he shared was of his final lap.
Obviously embarrassed and uncomfortable by the unwanted attention, Hudzaifah stopped jogging after that and went straight back to his hotel.
Responses towards Hudzaifahâ€™s video were mixed.
Many social media users stood up for him, but just as many invalidated his experience, normalised the womenâ€™s behaviour and implied that he was overreacting.

Truly disgusted by the whole thing. It is sexual harassment and I’m so sorry it happened to you. Please know it’s not your fault- everyone has a right to be safe in public.
â€” Tutu kitty (@thatprancingcat) September 17, 2019

Ala kacau2 manja je tu..the aunties and kakaks just having fun. Tak sentuh badan uols pon kan..👌🏻
â€” fieqar (@fieqar_alee) September 18, 2019

“They’re just teasing you. The aunties and kakaks were just having fun. They didn’t even touch you right.”

It IS sexual harassment. There is nothing fun about a group of older women catcalling and chasing a man. I read your thread and I’m sorry this has happened throughout your life. Men get harassed too, but they feel too ashamed to say anything. Thanks for sharing. #MenToo
â€” Animah Kosai (@SpeakUpAtWork) September 17, 2019

Sbb u hot sgt kot hahahaha
â€” JenRubyjane | KAYMAN BEAUTY JELITA KL (@Bitarubyjane) September 17, 2019

“Maybe it’s because you’re too hot”

Makciks are thirsty 👀
Srsly old ladies harassing younger male/female are just as disgusting as old men do. Whoever disagree hmm check your brain pls. If you have one.
â€” NaSa 💜 Quilling Arts (@_naddddzirah) September 16, 2019

Sb hang lari comey sgt tu perkara biasa la kene sakat. Wat lek wat pis jgn berhenti running bro
â€” nik’s daddy (@nikdaddy7) September 16, 2019

“It’s because the way you run is too cute, it’s normal to get teased. Just relax. Don’t stop running bro.”
While many might mistake the behaviour of the women as a joke, Hudzaifah definitely did not find it funny.
FYI, although sexual harassment has yet to be considered a crime in Malaysia, several countries have ruled the act of cat-calling and sexual harassment as a punishable offence. These countries include Belgium, Portugal, Argentina, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.
You can view Hudzaifah tweet and video below:

I was catcalled & even chased by a group of Zumba aunties and kakaks. They even took a video of me running. Might looked fun but imagine if the situation was reversed, it would be outright sexual harassment. #StoryOfMyLife 🙂 pic.twitter.com/dnBAVVtIRD
â€” â€Ž🕴🏻Ø¬Ø§ÛŒ🕴🏻 (@HudzaifahAziz) September 16, 2019

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Singapore, a fine country, issues S$300 summons to guy who played with rubber bands

Who knew shooting rubber bands could hurt your pocket this much?
Earlier this week in Singapore, a man was fined S$300 (RM911) for shooting rubber bands into the air which landed on public ground, reports Channel News Asia .
The National Environment Agency (NEA) then slapped him with this summon.

This is because rubber bands falling on public roads are considered as littering.

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The Facebook post of the summon has gotten all kinds of response from Netizens.

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Imagine if this was a law in Malaysia! ALL of us would have gotten in serious trouble.
Well, we actually do have a law for public littering, too!
And we can be summoned up to RM500 under Section 47 of the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974.
But still, Singapore really are sticklers for the rules huh?

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[Watch] University Student Creates DIY Air Conditioner For Only RM30

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As temperatures rise across many parts of the world, staying cool can be a challenge, especially for those who cannot afford air conditioning.

However, a university student in Malaysia known as Daniel has come up with a solution that costs only RM30.
He bought an ice box for RM17, ice for RM10 and salt for RM3.
Daniel recently shared his “DIY air conditioner” on social media.
The system uses a fan, a polystyrene box, ice cubes, two plastic bottles, and salt to create a cool breeze.
Depending on the ice cubes used, it can last 2-3 hours.
  @danielltwoplus aircond diy for student !!   ♬ original sound  – cigarattes after sleep
Plans To Improve The DIY Air Conditioning System
Daniel cut two holes in the box and placed the bottles inside to create the system.
 He then put salt and ice cubes into the box and turned on the fan to blow cool air through the holes.
In an interview with mStar, Daniel said he came up with the idea because he and his roommates had trouble sleeping due to the heat.
He added that the DIY air conditioning system was cost-effective and effective at keeping them cool.

Because our room is very small, this DIY air conditioning makes us feel very cool.
Danial on the effectiveness of his invention.
He also plans to experiment with dry ice because it melts more slowly.

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IJN & Novartis Collaborate To Tackle Malaysia’s Heart Disease Problem

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The National Heart Institute (IJN) and multinational pharmaceutical firm Novartis Malaysia have partnered up to help Malaysians take better care of their heart. The collaboration is aimed to help patients improve disease management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) through better care and therapies.

ASCVD diseases like coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are caused by the buildup of high cholesterol levels and the hardening and narrowing of arteries.
Novartis Malaysia Country President Mohamed El-Wakil said that the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 15 million people die from ASCVD every year. This accounts for 85% of global cardiovascular death.
Meanwhile, Malaysia’s National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 reported that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like ASCVD accounted for 71% of premature deaths in the country.
Of key concern within NCDs is ASCVD which contributes to 54% of all NCD deaths. This pioneering collaboration between Novartis Malaysia and IJN is crucial as it can be a potential game-changer within the ASCVD treatment paradigm. It brings together the expertise and impeccable standards of care by the nation’s premier cardiovascular specialist institution, IJN, together with the comprehensive experience of Novartis in the area of cardiovascular.Novartis Malaysia Country President Mohamed El-Wakil
IJN CEO Datuk Dr Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim said that the collaboration couldn’t have come at a better time with the prevalence of ASCVD in Malaysia.  He hopes that the project would achieve its goal of showcasing the best of ASCVD care.
In addition, the Health Ministry has just revealed the National Strategic Plan for Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) 2016-2025, aiming to reduce NCD deaths from 20% to 15% by 2025. We are looking forward to our collaboration with Novartis Malaysia to achieve our goal ‘What Good Looks Like’ in ASCVD care.IJN CEO Datuk Dr Aizai Azan Abdul Rahim
(Credit: IJN.Malaysia via Facebook)
The project will be focused on:
Research collaboration to generate data on ASCVD in Malaysia and measure outcomes of ASCVD patients. Establishing IJN as an internationally recognized training centre of excellence in ASCVD care.The establishment of a state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic (CRRC) to optimize ASCVD care.
(Credit: IJN/Norvatis Malaysia)
The CRRC was successfully launched at IJN and is hosted every Monday. The clinic provides risk management treatment for patients with cardiovascular diseases and primary lipid disorders to optimise ASCVD care.
The clinic is said to operate on systematic management protocols led by a trained multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, and pharmacists.
The long-standing collaboration between Novartis Malaysia and IJN through the years has also contributed to the creation of the IJN Heart Failure Clinic and the IJN-Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) Registry which was published internationally.

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Milo packed drinks in M’sia will stop using plastic straws by the end of 2019!

Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd has announced that they will start replacing their plastic straws with paper straws soon!
Paper straws will be included in their Milo UHT 125 millilitres (ml) drink cartons distributed during the fourth quarter of this year.
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The move is expected to reduce the use of 40 million plastic straws a year and make Nestle the first food and beverage company in Malaysia to use paper straws in packed drinks.
The company, which aims to eventually stop using over 200 million straws a year, will change from using plastic straws in their other Milo UHT packs to paper straws in stages.
Chief Executive Officer Juan Aranols said in a statement on Sunday that the move is Nestleâ€™s latest effort towards their pledge for 100% recyclable or reusable packaging materials by 2025.

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â€œThis is also part of our commitment to aggressively review solutions for our ongoing Plastic Waste campaign.â€
 Chief Executive Officer Juan Aranols via Astro Awani (translated from BM to English)
Hats off to Nestle for the change!
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After orcas, now PILOT WHALES spotted in T’ganu sea for the FIRST time (Video)

Terengganu has been going wild recently hasnâ€™t it? Weâ€™ve spotted killer whales (orcas), tigers, bears and nowâ€¦ PILOT WHALES.
Yes, short-finned pilot whales were spotted splashing near Pulau Perhentian!

Picture Credit: G-FOMASA VLOG/YouTube

A video recording by fishermen has emerged showing about 10 to 50 pilot whales swimming in Besut waters, about 30 kilometres from shore last Wednesday.
According to Astro Awani, this species of pilot whales have never been spotted in Terengganu waters before. The appearance of this mammal is the first ever reported sighting!
 Picture Credit: G-FOMASA VLOG/YouTube
Bestowed with a scientific name of Globicephala macrorhynchus, short-finned pilot whales are considered an endangered species and are on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Picture Credit: NOAA Fisheries

In Malaysia, short-finned pilot whales are protected under section 27 of the Fisheries Act 1985.

Picture Credit: Malaysian Fisheries Act 1985

Why were they here?
Theyâ€™re typically found in warm, tropical and temperate oceans and typically prefer deeper waters where most of their food (squids) live.

Global distribution of short-finned pilot whales(Picture Credit: IUCN Red List)

This could be the reason why they were spotted in Terengganu waters, as stated by Fisheries Research Institute (FRI)â€™s Marine Mammal Branch chief, Mohd Tamimi Ali Ahmad:

â€œPerhaps because Terengganu’s waters have abundant squids, these pilot whales have made the South China Sea a part of their migration routeâ€
 Mohd Tamimi Ali Ahmad, Marine Mammal Branch chief, FRI via Astro Awani.
Why are they called pilot whales?
Short-finned pilot whales actually have many names from pothead whale, blackfish and even â€œcheetahs of the deep seaâ€ for their high-speed, sprint-dives to capture prey.

Picture Credit: Tenerife

However, the name â€œpilot whaleâ€ comes from an old theory that the pod of whales was â€˜pilotedâ€™ by a single leader. Which turned out to be false but the name stuck Â¯\_(ãƒ„)_/Â¯

Fun fact: Pilot whales are NOT whales, but are large dolphins!
Theyâ€™re the second largest member of the oceanic dolphin family (orcas are the first).

Picture Credit: MEME

Now that you know a little bit about these bulbous-headed creatures, you can watch the video of them swimming in Terengganu waters below:


It’s Time Women Stop Neglecting Their Health In Their 30s, And What To Do About It

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Late nights out with friends, sleeping with your make-up on, passing a chocolate bar off as lunch, and considering laundry as exercise – these may be some things women in their 20s experience and feel absolutely fine about. I know I did at the time.

But before you know it, you’re in your 30s and still living that life you did in your 20s because “30s are the new 20s” right?
If that sounds like you, stop right there.
The decisions you make during this time can have lasting effects on your future health and this age milestone is a good reminder to start taking better care of your body.
But how, wise old(er) one?
You may notice that no matter where in life you are, your body tires easily, your muscle strength declines and your body isn’t as flexible as it used to be.
Getting older is inevitable but the numbers shouldn’t matter if you are doing so in a healthy way by prioritising good nutrition and health.
To keep strong throughout the day and ensure your your body functions at its best, making conscious decisions on your nutrition and health.
5 Health and Diet Changes Women Should Do In Their 30s
1. Pack on the protein
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As you age, protein becomes even more important as it affects everything from mobility, balance, posture, and even strength and energy.
Aim to consume at least 52g of protein daily from leaner animal sources such as chicken, seafood or eggs, or combine incomplete proteins from sources like beans, vegetables, and whole grains at every meal.
2. Keep active and exercise
(Credit: Abbott)
This may be an obvious tip, but in your 30s, focus on exercising smarter and not harder.
Incorporate resistance exercise which has been proven as an effective way to increase muscle mass and strength.
Exercising also helps to relief stress and reduces the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes.
If high impact exercises are not for you, start with yoga or even meditation to kick start a habit you can grow.
3. Sleep is for the strong
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Put those poor sleeping habits from your 20s to rest and start creating better ones with AT LEAST 7-8 hours of slumber every night.
Not only will you feel more rested the next day, but studies have shown that getting enough sleep helps to boost your mood, manage weight, and achieve a healthier heart status.
4. Supplements to save the day
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Sometimes it’s hard to get the right amount of nutrients through only food.
The ones to make sure you get are vitamin D, which you can get from the sun to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy, omega-3 to lower the risk of heart disease, calcium to build and maintain strong bones, and back to point 1 – protein to build muscle.
Keeping track of all the supplements can be a headache. There are other alternatives to keep you energised and healthy that come in ready-to-drink options, like Abbott’s Ensure Max Protein that meet the daily protein requirements in addition to 25 essential vitamins and minerals.
5. Become best friends with your body
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If there’s anybody you can count on, it should be YOUR body.
Your 30s are the perfect time to start scheduling regular health check-ups and screenings as lifestyle illnesses may start showing signs in your body.
This is especially true if you have a family history of cancer, diabetes, or heart disease as research show people with a critical illness – especially those who spend extended time in the hospital – could experience significant muscle wasting that leads to skeletal and muscle weakness and reduced physical abilities.
While making amends with your body now, it is also a good time to start speaking to your doctor or health professional so they can too help you prepare for a healthier tomorrow.

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Unclaimed DHL mystery packages auctioned at Ramadan bazaar

Would you buy a mystery package from some random stranger
off the streets? Well it appears that some Malaysians do!
(Picture Credit:Lazada)
Malay Mail reports that DHL Express Malaysia is currently investigating an alleged â€œauctionâ€ of what is believed to be â€œunclaimedâ€ delivery packages being sold to the public at a Ramadan bazaar in Kangar, Perlis.

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The lelong was brought to light after a photo of the alleged street sale went viral on social media.

The image posted by Viral Media Malaysia shows several people crowding around and inspecting a pile of sealed delivery parcels, that are apparently being sold off for RM15 a pop.

Some of the packages can be seen bearing the signature DHL yellow color.

(Picture Credit: Facebook)

A sample of how a DHL Express packaging would look like (Picture Credit: Yelp)

Though the identity of the seller still remains unknown, Malaysians on social media are chatting up a storm regarding the issue.
Some Malaysians, seeing the funny side of things, shared their theories on what could be the contents of the unidentified items being hawked away.

Maybe my Kek Lapis Sarawak is in one of those packages. My friend sent it over from Sarawak 3 years ago, still remains a mystery to where its gone…

My shoes must be there among the packages. Couriers sometime fail to send items we order from China..

Others are more concerned on the legal and moral aspects of the issue, mentioning that the items sold were principally “stolen”.

Irresponsible. It belongs to someone else. Unclaimed items should be returned..

This just shows how irresponsible (they) are, if items are undelivered they should take it back to their facilities, not auction them off.. it belongs to someone..

Wheres some locals think that selling off  the unclaimed and unwanted items was basically OK.

Unclaimed or unwanted items will be disposed off after a DETERMINED PERIOD. Maybe the items were still in good condition that’s why it was sold off..

What are your thoughts on the matter?
Are you okay with having your undelivered packages sold off? Or would you yourself buy a package with questionable contents inside?


What Is A Motion Of No Confidence?

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Malaysian politics enters a new episode after former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s motion of no confidence was approved by the Dewan Rakyat which will convene on 18 May.
But what is this no confidence motion and why is it an important event in Malaysian politics?
Johor Bar said that a no-confidence motion or vote is an important element in the Westminster type of democratic government, as they can be used to replace committees Governments or those in authority.
Malaysia’s government has been using that same Westminster system since we gained independence from the British.
It’s also stated in the Federal Constitution, in Article 43(4) that:
If the Prime Minister ceases to command the confidence of the majority of the members of the House of Representatives, then, unless at his request the Yang di-Pertuan Agong dissolves Parliament, the Prime Minister shall tender the resignation of the Cabinet.Federal Constitution Article 43(4)
According to The Star, the term majority as mentioned in the Article means an absolute majority of the total membership of the lower House.
This vote of no confidence can not only be used against the Prime Minister but also the entire Cabinet as well and all of its members must resign from office if that happens but they can be reappointed in the next government.
Until today, we don’t have a Prime Minister ousted out of office by such a motion but on the state level, it has happened a few times such as what happened to Stephen Kalong Ningkan (Sarawak, 1966); Datuk Harun Idris (Selangor, 1976); and Datuk Mohammad Nasir (Kelantan, 1977).

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All Nature Trails Reopen In Selangor, Groups Of 7 Allowed

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After being cooped up indoors for so long, we finally get to stretch our legs as Selangor’s nature trails and waterfalls open up for the public again!

As the state has already moved into Phase 3 with more relaxed SOPs, the Selangor Forestry Department announced that these areas will be open to the public for up to groups of 7.
Under the Central Selangor district, these forest reserve trails and attractions will be open:
Gunung NuangGunung HitamBukit CenuangSungai Lepoh WaterfallSaga HillApek HillBroga HillKembara HillPerdik FallSg Pisang WaterfallSofea Jane WaterfallLubuk Tedang WaterfallRepin Hill
Similarly, in Hulu Selangor district, these areas are open:
Ulu Semangko HillBukit ChorokoTreacher Hill (Bukit Kutu)Lata Medang WaterfallLata Macau WaterfallSetinggi WaterfallLubuk Kawah fall

Of course, while you’re enjoying nature, don’t forget to still follow SOPs and avoid large crowds. Follow the link below for the full SOP guideline for Phase 3.
READ MORE: Official MKN SOP For Klang Valley PPN Phase 3 As Of 4 October (In English)

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FoodPanda “Pollywood” Ad Draws Criticism Online For Not Having Indian Talent

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[Update: FoodPanda has released an apology. See updates below in italics.]

Recently, food delivery app FoodPanda came under fire for an ad titled “Pollywood”. In it, actors sang about the app in a Bollywood-esque way while dressed in traditional Indian costumes.
The campaign features well-known Malaysian celebrities such as Adiba Noor and Nadia Aquila.
This is actually part of a series of ads for their #TakkanTakTahu? campaign featuring multiple genres of music, such as k-pop, pop, rock, and more.
Each one is a different song in a different style.(Credit: FoodPanda)
However, this particular seemingly innocuous “Pollywood” ad drew a deep divide in Malaysian netizens.
“It’s cultural appropriation”
Netizens who saw that ad quickly realized that despite the Bollywood theme, there were no Indian talents involved in the ad. Since Deepavali is also around the corner (4 November), they also came to the conclusion that it was an entirely inappropriate ad for the festival.
Some claimed that this is cultural appropriation, while others noted that the Indian community has consistently been marginalized and erased far too often.
@foodpanda_my this is appalling. An Indian-themed commercial featuring our culture, yet not a single Indian person in sight? So tired of how local brands and the media continue to appropriate from marginalized communities yet ERASE us from mainstream content. pic.twitter.com/W3H25BzFDo— Neesha 🏴✊🏽 (@VaneeshaKrish) October 4, 2021
Food Panda has an Indian MD, yet still manage to royally screw up a Deepavali Ad… Can’t wait to find out the agency, the production house and of course the cost for shooting the Oscar nomination worthy ad.— Alex the Great ™ (@kraj76) October 5, 2021
Wow the absurdity and injustice of this all, and no one batted an eye lid. Would having a full indian cast for another festival be acceptable food panda? Uninstalling Foodpanda.— Sumi Krish (@Smitach2) October 5, 2021
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“I don’t see what’s wrong with it”
Others have come out to defend the ad, saying that there’s nothing wrong with it if people of other cultures want to join in and explore the Indian culture.
idk why this generation getting so sensitive, bende cam ni also wanna complain. rilek la. i feel this is dope! so what if other cultures exploring our culture?? we also should explore other cultures. come out of the shell pls.— Gin69yBoi 🇲🇾 (@GinggyBoi) October 5, 2021
Looks like I’m one of the few who watched enough tv to get the gist that the foodpanda ads is just a musical themed ad and definitely not a Deepavali ad— City Adeleくコ:彡🇲🇾 (@ct_adila39) October 6, 2021
yg aku fhm pasal foodpanda ad tu 1. it’s not a deepavali ad2. it’s an ad abt a family yg enjoy different genre of music from pop yea yea to bollywood3. bollywood is from north india and indian di malaysia is from south india4. bollywood is a genre that is enjoyed by many ppl— m (@pumpkin52057694) October 6, 2021
Teasers to a larger story
According to FoodPanda’s press release, the short music videos that are currently live online are mere teasers to a much larger story.
The minisodes Delivery Ke Hati Seri follows the story of Seri and her three generational family as they go through their daily lives using various FoodPanda features to different songs.
The musical inspirations include Barbershop Quartet on our loyalty programme, K-Pop rapping about stacking discounts with promo code, and Bollywood on group ordering and many more.Vanita Menon Kris, foodpanda’s Head of Marketing
At the time of writing, FoodPanda has yet to release a statement on their creative decision on the talents used in this campaign.
[Update] FoodPanda apologizes
Foodpanda’s Head of Marketing Vanita Menon Kris has since apologised for the creative decisions that led to the divide.
“We understand that there might have been a misunderstanding with the video in question being singled out. However, this specific video is part of a bigger campaign and not a Deepavali ad. foodpanda would like to humbly apologise, as it was never our intention to cause any discomfort to our consumers as we stay committed to delivering joy to your doorstep.”

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Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0 Protest Soon, Movement Says Budget 2022 Not Helping Contract Doctors At All

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Gerakan Hartal Doktor Kontrak (HDK) have announced on social media that they will stage a protest soon – Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0 – in response to the Budget 2022 which they say doesn’t solve the problem of contract doctors.

They said that the contract doctors issue and the problems of our health system, which will ruin the future of the public health, is apparently not taken seriously by the Finance Minister.
Gerakan Hartal Doktor Kontrak feels that no full responsible measures have been taken by the government to solve this problem. The offer given is ridiculous and is just a waste of time.Gerakan Hartal Doktor Kontrak
They’ve also criticised the Health Ministry which they say didn’t object to the Finance Ministry on this issue to defend the rights of contract doctors, saying that there’s still no solutions after 5 years of discussions.
The promise of permanent appointment with EPF that is often mentioned as just a bait for us to stop talking. After 2 years of contract doctors battling hard against Covid-19, their sacrifices remain unappreciated. With this we from Gerakan HDK declare Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0 will be carried out as a sign of protest.Gerakan Hartal Doktor Kontrak
Previously, around 20,000 healthcare workers have joined together in solidarity to protest against the mistreatment of contract doctors.
READ MORE: Malaysian Doctors Protest Despite Being Warned Not To
This is hard. But needs to be done. pic.twitter.com/sK5L1QRLiT— HartalDoktorKontrak (@HKontrak) November 1, 2021

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Tourist From China Impressed As He Is Able To Get By Using Only Mandarin In KL

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Malaysia is a country with various races, cultures and languages. As a Malaysian, one can proudly say that other than one’s own mother tongue and the national language, one can also speak or understand another language.

To find out if this is indeed true, a content creator from Guang Dong, China came here and decided to travel around the Klang Valley while only speaking Mandarin.
To make it interesting, the man identified only as Zhou, spoke the dialect just like how it is spoken in China which is quite different from the Mandarin spoken here.
This experiment was recorded and shared on the Douyin social media platform.
At the beginning of the video, Zhou takes a cab to the Pavilion shopping mall and he was very happy to see Chinese wordings on signboards at luxury boutiques. In the video, he focused on one outlet; TSL.

He remarked that it felt jut like home as he could hear others around him conversing in Chinese.
Zhou then proceeded with his experiment and entered Five Guys for food.
He started a conversation with the cashier there in Mandarin.
The cashier could not understand what he was saying and called someone else to assist.

He asked if the cashier was a Chinese national and she replied that she wasn’t from China but is Chinese by race.
The next stop for him was the Ray Ban optical shop. In there, he was assisted by a hijab-wearing salesperson.

Zhou said he was able to speak in Mandarin in any shop he entered, including at the reception of a hotel.
Zhou concluded that a Chinese National can come and enjoy Malaysia by just speaking Chinese.
It’s not a problem to use Mandarin because basically, (Malaysians) all know 3 languages: the official language is Malay so everyone knows it, majority of people speak English, and most people – if they look Chinese, or even if they don’t look Chinese, can speak Chinese. So, if you only know how to speak Chinese in Malaysia, it’s not a problem.Zhou the China Content Creator

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Worcestershire/Worcester Sauce Vs M’sian Budu (It’s The Same Thing)

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Worcestershire sauce, also known by its marginally easier name Worcester sauce, is a pretty well-known condiment for adding flavour into meaty dishes and stews.
Yet, you may be surprised (or not) to learn that the English didn’t invent the savoury condiment on their own. Much like how they’ve incorporated the spoils of colonisation into their culture, so did they adopt Southeast Asia’s fermented fish sauce into their own cuisine.
According to Fish: Food from the Waters, the British first encountered “fish sauce” in today’s Indonesia as early as 1684. At that time, most cultures in the Southeast Asian region pickled the easily available anchovies in salt brine and let it ferment for months to create a fermented sauce packed with umami flavour. It was one of the best ways to use and keep fish that would have otherwise fallen to rot quickly.
You might recognize this sauce bottle.(Credit: Lea & Perrins UK)
The sauce was recreated in the city of Worcester in Worcestershire, England, during the first half of the 19th century, by the company Lea & Perrins.
Today, it still maintains the original recipe that requires 18 months to mature, including ingredients like vinegar, sugar, salt, anchovies, tamarind, onions, garlic, and other spices.
They even explain how the sauce is made in a behind-the-scenes video, noting that the recipe was brought back to England from Southeast Asia.

Sounds familiar? It’s extremely similar to our very own budu, a fermented fish sauce that uses the same base ingredients of anchovies, salt, sugar, and tamarind, and left to ferment for months.
In fact, no one country can claim fish sauce on their own, as the savoury condiment has local variants almost everywhere: it’s called ketjap-ikan in Indonesia, teuk trei in Cambodia, patis in the Philippines, nam pla in Thailand, nước mắm in Vietnam, and budu in Malaysia.
Certain regions use the sauce differently, so the taste will not be exactly the same, but they’re mostly similar enough to be substitutes of each other.
In Malaysia, budu is a traditional condiment of the ethnic Malays of the East Coast of the Peninsular, especially in Kelantan and Terengganu. It’s so deeply steeped in tradition that the Malaysian Department of National Heritage has declared budu a national heritage food!
The epiphany that Worcester sauce is actually just the English version of budu is not a new one, but it merely proves how taste is universal, and how humans just really like delicious food.
Also Village Grocer is making a statement by putting these two side by side pic.twitter.com/sXYcGJSl7W— 🌙 (@lunakamaruzaman) June 28, 2020
So if you’ve ever followed a recipe that calls for Worcester sauce and panicked because you don’t have it in your pantry, chances are that you actually do… just called another name.

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Olympic Diver Nur Dhabitah Won Malaysians’ Hearts Though She Just Barely Missed The Medal

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Nur Dhabitah Sabri, Malaysia’s Olympic representative for Diving 3m Springboard, came in 4th place, just short of a medal.

However, her performance won something else– the hearts of Malaysians all over, who fell in love with her confident smile before her dive and her touching comments after, as she shed tears on international TV speaking about how proud she is of herself and the hardships she had to endure to get here.
I’m here to enjoy my dive and enjoy my game. I cry not because I’m sad. I’m very proud of myself.Dhabita at the Tokyo Olympics 2021
Dhabitah’s tearful comments have moved Malaysians.
Her score of 326.15 is also the best score ever acheived by a Malaysian athlete in this category!
READ MORE: A Spot Short Of A Medal But Still A Tremendous Feat For Nur Dhabitah
Young and experienced
Dhabitah, though only 22 years old this year, is now currently ranked #4 best diver in the world and #1 in Southeast Asia.
Her achievements started rolling in when she was just 13 years old. In 2012, Dhabitah became the youngest Malaysian diver to win at an international competition in the senior level by cinching two golds that year at the Macau International Diving Invitational and the Southeast Asia Swimming Championship.
Since then, she has consistnently brought home gold medals in various international competitions from 2013 to 2019, save for when she made her big debut at the 2016 Olympics, and in 2018.
She has taken home medals from the Commonwealth Games, Southeast Asia Games, FINA Diving World Series, FINA Diving Grand Prix, FINA World Cup, FINA World Cup Championship, Asian Diving Cup, and the Asian Games.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics – Diving – Women’s 3m Springboard – Final – Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tokyo, Japan – August 1, 2021. Nur Dhabitah Sabri of Malaysia in action REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
In fact, the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is her second spin at the games, though she is competiting in a new category. In the Olympic Games Rio 2016, she placed fifth in the women’s 3m Synchronised Springboard with Cheong Jun Hoong and ninth in her individual 10m platform event.
The journey was tough
Of course, while her diving performances at competitions take only mere minutes, the journey to get there is a tough and demanding one.
After her tears moved a nation, an old image of her gruelling training routine was shared online again. In it, she is undergoing an intense stretching excercise with the additional weight of a whole human man on her back.

In the post from 2016, she writes that she is “doing her best to be great”.
That’s me… being crushed… but I did not die.Dhabita on Facebook
Now, she’s got the whole country behind her back supporting her diving career! TRP wishes her all the best in her future endeavours!

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Spicier Than ‘Extra Hot’! We Try The New Nando’s Vusa XX Hot And Test Our Tastebuds [Review]

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You know, I almost wanted to write my will before trying this meal. I love spicy food but not to the point of going for a ride in the hospital for it.

READ MORE: 3x Spicy Fried Chicken Allegedly Lands Malaysian In Hospital With Severe Stomach Pain
But just a little taste to know how spicy it is couldn’t hurt, right?
According to Nando’s, their new Vusa Hot XXHot is the fiercest flavour yet, being the highest on their PERi-ometer, above the ‘Extra Hot Peri-Peri’ level.
In Zulu, Vusa means “excitement and fire”, hence, this South African food-inspired restaurant recently came out with a new flavour with a recipe featuring a combination of African Bird’s Eye Chilli, lemon and garlic. They claimed not to put any magma inside because apparently, the flavour is said to be intense.
Okay, while praying to God that I don’t get hospitalized (they did a good job of spooking me out), I was ready to get my socks blown off! Let’s go.
The Taste Test
Nandos already has a collection of sauces ranging from Lemon & Herb (Extra Mild), Medium, Garlic (Medium), Hot, Extra Hot and Extra Extra Hot. I decided to put a bit of all on a plate to test the spiciness. So far all of the sauces have their acidity in them but my favourite would be the hot one. The spicier it gets the more citrusy it gets also, so for the extra hot, it just got too citrusy for my liking.
From the left is the salad dressing until the right which is the extra hot sauce. Gotta have all the tastes before getting the ultimate menu, right?
For the Vusa meal, it meal comes in a set featuring a 1/4 chicken, two sides and a bottomless drink for RM27.90. You can choose whatever sides you want and since I’m hungry, I chose the Mediterranean Rice and Peri-Peri Chips (Fries).
The Vusa sauce is coated on the chicken though, there’s no bottle that you can take to your place and add the sauce on. The colour of the chicken was terrifying at first. It was a dark red and you could see a lot of chilli seeds coating the chicken.
You see them chilli seeds? Boy, I was super terrified to try this at first. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Now that I’ve tasted the Extra Hot sauce (which was hot and a bit more acidic), I gave the Vusa hot sauce a taste with the chicken. It was definitely hot but I honestly think that it tastes the same with the Extra Hot sauce.
The chicken was, of course, cooked to perfection, juicy and tender and along with the Vusa sauce, it pairs really well. It was not that spicy at first but you’ll get an aftertaste of it later on. And there’s the sourness too after it probably because of the lemon. The only difference between the vusa sauce and extra hot sauce was the Vusa sauce is a bit more sour and bitter than the extra hot sauce. And yes I got a slight runny nose too after eating the chicken.
The Verdict
I honestly was expecting something super hot like the Korean Samyang taste or Malaysian Ayam Bakar Maggi taste but this spiciness is in a different category. Those two were spicier, with a ton of umami aftertaste.
Since Nando’s is South African, the spices there differ a bit and their spiciness correlates with acidity. Perhaps, the sour taste is there to balance and soothe out the spiciness. Don’t get me wrong, it was kinda hot, but not hot enough to blow my socks off as they claimed.
I’m quite surprised I can finish this. It’s actually a delicious and satisfying meal. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
It’s actually just hot enough for a filling meal that you can eat with your sides (the rice and chips helped soothe down the spiciness). It was a delicious meal for me really and I recommend this to those who can handle their spice level quite well. You just have to deal with the mild aftertaste that’s mixed with the sourness.
Is it 3x spicier though?(Credit: Nandos Malaysia / Facebook)
Instead of the hospital, I actually ended up with a happy tummy. If you really want a challenge, I recommend you eating the whole chicken without the sides first, maybe then you’ll get the intense heat they’re talking about.
With that being said, Nandos is actually having a contest on 11 June called the #VusaXXHotDay where you can film yourself eating four Vusa XXHot-flavoured wingettes and drummettes within three minutes or less at any Nandos outlets. Submit the video via Facebook, Instagram or TikTok and tag @NandosMY and #VusaXXHotDay. The top three winners will stand a chance to win 50 meal vouchers from Nandos!
(Credit: Nandos Malaysia / Facebook)
Their Vusa meal is available in outlets nationwide until 4 September 2022 and for selected outlets, you can even get the Bottomless Frozen Yogurt at RM2.90 to soothe down the pepperiness. Try it out for yourself and test whether it’s worthy or not.

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