Mindef Wants Farms In Military Bases To Combat Rising Food Prices And Reduce Living Costs

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The Ministry of Defense (Mindef) intends to create crop areas in every army camp across the country to ensure food security, especially for its own needs.
Senior Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the Syed Sirajuddin’s Gemas Camp in Tampin had been made a pilot project for the initial stage.
The farming activity is already there, and I’ve seen it before … so in any situation, including soaring food prices, we have our own capabilities. At least members can focus on their responsibilities of security and defence.Senior Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on armed forcres growing its own greens.
Hishammuddin said he will study reports to see if it can be expanded to all camps or maybe every zone.
He was speaking to reporters after witnessing the 2022 ATM Firing Power Exercise (LKT).
Menteri dapat gaji, duit perbelanjaan & pencen lumayan tapi suruh askar tanam sayur. Baik tak perlu menteri, duit boleh dijimatkan & digunakan untuk beli makanan. #KERAjaaanBodoh— Yvonne 🕊🇲🇾🏴 (@yvonneAPY) June 22, 2022
He said discussions on the matter had been held with the Chief of the Armed Forces, Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang and the Chief of the Army, General Datuk Zamrose Mohd Zain.
 Zamrose, through a statement on Facebook, informed that the Army Integration Farm at Syed Sirajudin Camp was implemented through the Army Food Sustainability Program.
The goal is to help reduce the cost of living of its citizens through agricultural produce.
He said it was also an initial step in addressing the food crisis that may be faced in the future, thus ensuring food sustainability, especially among members and the community, is always guaranteed.
Netizens Voice Dissatisfaction
Meanwhile, netizens are not amused by the suggestion that the military self-sustain by growing its own food
They said the army should focus on its job and not worry about rising food prices.
Netizens also blamed the government for failing to control rising food prices which are affecting everyone except the rich, including politicians.
Others said the backlash would have been much worse if the same statement was made by former defence minister Mohamad Sabu when he was still holding the position.
Hasilnya :1.Nak makan ayam berternak kat flat2.Minyak mahal toksah beli guna air rbuih3.Nak makan sayur tunggu askar tanam4.Rakyat kena cipta kerja sendiri5.Semua salah rakyat undi penyamun— Natalia Ong (@janji_bahagia) June 21, 2022
Cuba bayangkan kalau Menteri Pertahanan PH dulu Mat Sabu cakap macam ni. Keluar mengamuk habis segala jembalang syaitan cyber Trooper akan cakap menghina pahlawan tanah air kita. Teruk sangat ke Menteri Pertanian sampai askar terpaksa tanam sayur sendiri? https://t.co/DpwNOU5rud— Jeff📍 (@JeffriMS) June 21, 2022
Clear Purpose Needed
Meanwhile, former Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor said the army did have similar initiatives at one time.
Speaking to TRP, he said it was during the “Bumi Hijau” or Green Earth campaign.
He said the army needs to work out what is the purpose.
Is it for own consumption or part program to increase household income?
Vietnam’s armed forces did have such a program, giving big income to the unit and family. Nonetheless, it has to be structured and a wholesome approach is neededFormer Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor to TRP on his thoughts.
Former soldier Captain Wong Ang Peng said in principle this is a great idea.
In fact, in the past units/regiments had done it on their own.
For example, Lt Col Wong Ah Jit’s Military Police regiment in Terendak Camp had good productivity of vegetable crops and the harvests were shared among the families of the soldiers. Such exercise in self-subsistence farming in military camps is encouraged especially now when food price inflation is escalating. Former soldier Captain Wong Ang Peng to TRP on the benefits of self sufficiency for the army.
Wong, a researcher with an interest in economics, politics, and health issues, said most military camps have vast pieces of land and the unused plots can be used for this purpose.
Semoga banyak isu tanah MINDEF di sekitar Kuala Lumpur dapat diselesaikan dan diperjelaskan dengan lawatan singkat dan hubungan akrab dua menteri ini. https://t.co/zFqXQeAFwk— mohamada1012 (@mohamada1012) April 21, 2019
The BAKAT (wives club) members can also be organised to participate, besides the soldiers in their free time.
However, it must be reminded that the troops are not to be involved full-time in these self-subsistence farming activities.
The main role of the troops in peacetime is to train for war.
Hence, the primary duties of the troops are still training, training and training, said Wong.
Kepada bangsat2 yang mengatakan Askar hanya makan gaji buta, aku nak kau tenung dalam2 gambar ni. pic.twitter.com/oEEvuwC7Pm— Kuasa Melayu (@MelayuBangkit_) August 14, 2019

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Mydin Boss Forgives Those Who Looted During Shah Alam Flood

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The managing director of Mydin Hypermarket said in a statement today that he will pardon all those who have looted the Mydin store in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam during the floods.

Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam was one of the worst-hit areas, as many residents were trapped and unable to escape for days.
READ MORE: Taman Sri Muda Folks Helpless For Two Days: Residents Said There’s No Rescue Despite 999 Calls
In his statement, Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin expresses sympathy towards all those affected by the floods.
He noted that the looting incident at the Mydin Mart in Taman Sri Muda happened during an emergency where human lives were endangered.
The Mydin Mart in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam, was looted for food.(Credit: Shah Alam Police)
As such, he has forgiven all acts of theft and will be considering the lost goods as donations to those who need it.
He will also not be pressing charges or following up on the looting with official action.
Instead, Mydin will continue donating supplies and supporting their communities however they can.

A double whammy as businesses face floods AND looting
Over the weekend, businesses in Shah Alam faced both damages from the flood as well as damages from looting.
Mydin Mart was not the only one affected, as videos show desperate Malaysians breaking into other stores such as KK Mart and 7-Eleven.
Mydin announced that preliminary assessment of their damages from the flood range between RM200,000-RM300,000. The number does not include losses and damages from looting.
While most essential goods such as foodstuff were taken, there were also those who took advantage of the situation to steal items such as expensive watches.
Polis Shah Alam sahkan berlaku kejadian pecah masuk ke kedai serbaneka di Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam, Selangor yang sedang mengalami banjir teruk. Kejadian sekitar 2 petang itu melibatkan pasar raya Mydin, Gmart, KK Mart dan 7Eleven.📷Nur Khalidah Abdul Halim /Bernama pic.twitter.com/BZDeUN3aI8— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) December 20, 2021

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Up To 20% Drop In Property Prices Post-Covid-19 For Malaysia’s Real Estate

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Before the global health pandemic, there was another thing that united the world: the inaccessibility of buying a house for the majority of its people. Malaysians have been complaining about unaffordable housing for quite some time now.
Now, with the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the global economy, there’s a silver lining for those who have been wanting to buy their own house: a predicted drop in property prices due to the incoming recession.
House sellers may not be too happy, but for the majority of millennials who have never been able to afford a house of their own, a property drop of up to 20% will certainly make buying a home easier for a lot of people.
According to The Edge Markets, the Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) president Lim Boon Ping said that the real estate market will shift into a buyer’s market during the online Asean Real Estate Forum. Previously, the market was in a seller’s market, meaning that sellers were able to price their properties as they liked (so, higher).
Currently, the speculation is that Asean countries will suffer for a little bit this year before having a positive rebound in economic activities after that.
The Indonesian Association of Real Estate Agents (IAREA) vice-president Jaya Cahyadi noted that there will be a shift in the concentration of wealth following Covid-19.
According to him, those involved in the production of medical supplies such as hand sanitisers and face masks will likely have more capital. Industries who have proven to be essential during the MCO have seen a large surge in business growth, such as food delivery services.
High-end Malaysian property will still be attractive to overseas clients from Singapore, but our regular Malaysian millennial might just be able to buy their dream home soon.

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Tun M in ‘Greatest World Leaders’ list

Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is number 47 on Fortune Magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Leaders 2019.
Number 47, jer? You know he’s 93 years-old, right?
Fortune says the list is for people all over the world, in business, government, philanthropy, and the arts, who are transforming the world and inspiring others to do the same.
They also say that during Dr Mahathir’s first stint as Prime Minister he turned Malaysia into a Southeast Asian economic tiger.
But they also note that he came of as a bit dictator-ish because he didn’t seem to care about the justice system or the press.
On second thought, number 47 is at least in the top 50, right? That’s a win!
However, this time round Fortune says Dr Mahathir is “moving to protect judicial independence and press freedom, recognising that they help keep a democracy honest”.
The 93 year-old Prime Minister first led Malaysia from 1981 to 2003 and then came back last year (2018) to lead the first federal government changeover in Malaysian history.


Royal Malaysian Army Deploys More Personnel In Klang Valley To Help MOH Fight Covid-19

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The Royal Malaysian Army has deployed more of its personnel in Klang Valley as part of the Greater Klang Valley Task Force (GKV TF) to help assist in fighting Covid-19.

According to a statement released on Facebook, the GKV TF is operating from separate locations – MAEPS, Serdang; Wardieburn Camp, Setapak; and Sungai Buloh Camp, Sungai Buloh.
These teams are will be performing three main tasks namely:
the ‘Oxygen Carrier Team’ (OSCAR), which performs oxygen tank conversion. the ‘Rapid Resupply Team’ (RRT), which manages the delivery of oxygen tanks from the store to the wards.the ‘Body Management Team’ (BMT) is responsible for managing the transportation of the deceased.
The smooth deployment of the GKV TF team to date, shows that the coordination between TDM and the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has reached an understanding in the operational program. Hopefully this cooperation will give maximum impact to help the hospitals involved in the Klang Valley, able to reduce the death rate.Royal Malaysian Army via Facebook
So far, 1,000 army officers and personell have been mobilized to support the MOH’s action plan in an effort to curb the spread of Covid-19 epidemic in the Klang Valley.

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M’sians Can Watch New Spider-Man Movie 2 Days Earlier Than Global Release

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Malaysian fans of Marvel superhero movies usually get to watch new releases at the same time as the rest of the world, but this time, we are in for a huge treat.

Golden Screen Cinemas has announced that it will be offering advance bookings for the movie that is screening a full 2 days earlier than the global release.
Here’s a Spidey news everyone is looking for: #SpiderManNoWayHome tickets will be available from 29 November onwards! ✨💥Get your tickets and see it in GSC as early as 15 December, 4:00PM! Time to plan your movie dates now! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1WpWlJVxBE— GSC (@GSCinemas) November 23, 2021
The highly-anticipated blockbuster Spider-Man: No Way Home will only be releasing in the USA on 17 December, 2021.
GSC notes that the first showtimes of the film in Malaysia will be on 16 December, 2021, but with sneak advance showings as early as 15 December at 4pm.
Tickets go on sale on 29 November, so set your reminders and get ready to snap up tickets!
Naturally, SOPs for cinemas still apply, so be sure to stay safe and mask up (like a superhero!) before you head over to watch the movie.
Still not convinced? Watch the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer here:

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Is The WHO Wrong For Discrediting Alternative Solutions To Stop Smoking?

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A panel of 100 independent specialists in the field of tobacco and nicotine science and policy disagrees with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) reasoning to discredit the use of tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies.

In an open letter directed to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), experts noted that the world was turning down the opportunity to avoid millions of smoking-related deaths by turning its back on THR methods such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).
(Credit: WHO)
The letter was signed by industry specialists like the former Director of the Action on Smoking and Health in London, United Kingdom, Clive D. Bates – a figure well-known globally as a THR expert.
Clive along with his colleagues, which includes former WHO delegates, advocate that the effects of ENDS like vaping were proven to be less harmful than regular tobacco products besides being almost twice as effective as other nicotine replacement therapies.
They encourage a framework that protects consumers by ensuring that ENDS products remained safe and regulated as well as keeping the taxes on the items low enough to provide incentives for regular smokers to switch to smoke-free products.
Based on studies done by institutions like the Public Health England (PHE), ENDS can play a crucial role in reducing the public health problems associated with cigarette smoking.
PHE’s findings show that vaping was thought to be 95% less harmful than standard tobacco products and it alone was a popular tool used by smokers to quit.
In 2017, over 50,000 ‘vapers’ in the UK, who would otherwise have carried on smoking, successfully quit by switching to vape products.
(Credit: Kvnga via Unsplash)
In Malaysia, a study by the Malaysian Vape Industry Advocacy earlier this year found that 88% of Malaysian vapers who used to smoke cigarettes have successfully quit smoking with the aid of vape, and 76% of dual users (those who smoke and vape) have reduced smoking since taking up vape.
In another survey commissioned by a local think-tank, 80% of Malaysians said that the adoption of THR strategies in the country will help smokers quit traditional tobacco cigarettes as they will be able to switch to less harmful alternatives.
They go on to say that if less harmful alternatives to traditional cigarettes are proven to be effective in reducing smoking levels, 98% of those surveyed would be supportive of the adoption of THR.
The experts in their rebuttal to the WHO had this to say;
1. THR has a significant public health opportunity
The group explains that evidence has shown that ENDS like vaping are currently helping people quit smoking cigarettes.
They say that ENDS impact on society would be larger if the public health community paid serious attention to vaping’s potential to help adult smokers and provided them with accurate information about the relative risks of vaping and smoking by designing policies with their interests in mind.
Basically, for the millions of people who struggle to quit smoking or want to continue to use nicotine, these products represent a significant additional pathway to escape from thedeadliest ways to use nicotine.
2. ENDS drives smokers to quit
The letter notes that trial evidence, observational studies, population trends, market data and user testimonies has pointed that e-cigarettes play a significant role in reducing smoking and displacing the number of regular smokers.
The way they see it, THR may provide a more desirable outcome at getting people off regular cigarettes and should be used as a recommended treatment for tobacco use disorder.
3. THR can contribute to WHO’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
If the goal is to cut down the global number of premature deaths from smoking, then adopting ENDS together with WHO’s MPOWER anti-tobacco campaign measures may secure a major reduction in disease risk for smokers without the added struggle for them to quit nicotine use by switching from smoking to smoke-free products.
4. Prohibition has unintended consequences
Banning low-risk alternatives to smoking could create a market for illicit trade besides denying smokers a safer alternative to smoking and aid to finally quit.
The experts insisted that though policymakers are rightly concerned about the increase in ENDS usage among youth, research has found that vaping among adolescence is infrequent and that nicotine dependence among ‘tobacco-naïve’ users is rare.
Additionally, studies have found that the most frequent use of ENDS among youths were concentrated in those who have previously used regular tobacco products.
The panel recommend that the WHO rethink their approach towards prohibiting ENDS and work to instead;
Make THR a component of the global strategy to meet the SDG for health.WHO policy analysis should make proper assessments of ENDS benefits to smokers or would-be smokers, including adolescents, as well as risks to users and non-users of these products.Require any policy proposals, especially prohibitions, to reflect the risks of unintended consequences, including potential increases in smoking and other adverse responses.For the FCTC to address genuine tobacco industry malpractice instead of making a counterproductive barrier to reduced-risk products that have public health benefits or prevent critical assessment of industry data strictly on its scientific merits.Make the FCTC negotiations more open to stakeholders with harm-reduction perspectives, including consumers, public health experts, and some businesses with significant specialised knowledge not held within the traditional tobacco control community.Initiate an independent review of WHO and the FCTC approach to tobacco policy in the context of the SDGs. Such a review could address the interpretation and use of science, the quality of policy advice, stakeholder engagement, and accountability and governance.
They believe that it’s time for the world to recognise and draw the full potential of THR strategies to reduce the global trend of tobacco-related diseases and deaths.

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Full Lane Closure Tomorrow Between Ipoh Utara & Ipoh Selatan (Southbound) on PLUS Highway

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PLUS Malaysia has announced today on their social media a temporary road closure on the North-South Expressway (NSE) between Ipoh Utara and Ipoh Selatan toll plazas from KM267.3 to KM280.6 heading south.

The closure is set to occur tomorrow 30 November (Wednesday) from 10 am to 2.30 pm.
Road users from the north or Kuala Kangsar heading to the south or Kuala Lumpur are advised to use an alternative route. They will be diverted to the Federal Road (FT240) Jalan Jelapang-Ampang slip road and those heading south can re-enter the NSE via the Ipoh Selatan toll plaza.
The closure is due to a Highway Emergency Simulation Excercise that will be done to evaluate the level of preparedness of PLUS personnel and other agencies.

For more latest traffic info or assistance in the event of emergencies, road users can contact the PLUSLine at 1800-88-0000.

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Voter Casts Spoiled Vote, Gets Blasted By Netizens, BUT…

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Recently, a Twitter user known as Malique Redzuan shared a picture of a spoilt vote during the recent Johor state election (PRN).

The voter wrote the word ‘NO’ for each candidate name on the ballot paper.
The ballot was for the constituency of Puteri Wangsa, which was won by the Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) with 18,891 votes.
Netizens criticised the voter for ‘wasting’ the ballot paper.
They added that the spoilt vote may also lead to a distortion of election results.
Kalau nak rosakkan undi, lebih baik tak payah datang beratur panjang. Peluang cuma 5 tahun sekali. Apa salah manfaatkan sebaiknya. 💁🏻♂ pic.twitter.com/UIKRlpcLA2— MR 🇲🇾 (@maliqueredzuan) March 12, 2022

Meanwhile, other voters also shared pictures of their spoilt votes on social media.
Ni pun bestttt pic.twitter.com/5ild7mITq8— mf (@mistafalie) March 12, 2022
However, there are valid reasons why people cast spoilt votes.
Spoilt votes are usually meant to convey unhappiness with incompetent candidates or disillusionment with the political scene.

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[Updated] Missing Helicopter Pilot Dies During Rescue Mission After Crashing Near Bidor

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The pilot involved in yesterday’s helicopter mishap passed away at the crash site in Chikus Forest Reserve.

According to Bernama, the matter was confirmed by Perak Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri.
The pilot’s remains were ferried by a helicopter to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh for an autopsy.
[TERKINI] Juruterbang helikopter terputus hubungan dengan Pusat Kawalan Trafik Udara KL di Bidor semalam ditemui mati di lokasi kejadian – Ketua Polis Perak pic.twitter.com/x7lZg27OW9— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) September 12, 2022
New Straits Times reported that the pilot, Captain Richard Chan, 58, a Hong Kong native, lost consciousness in the middle of the SAR mission, before passing away.
The SAR – suspended yesterday evening due to bad weather – was resumed today at 8am to locate the helicopter.
The helicopter was operated by Heli Outpost Sdn Bhd.
Earlier, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ir. Wee Ka Siong announced via Facebook post said that the helicopter and the pilot had been found by the search and rescue team at 8.20am in Bidor.
It was believed that the pilot is still alive when he was initially found.
“We thank the TUDM (Royal Malaysia Air Force), PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police) and the Fire and Rescue Service Department for their quick support and assistance in making this rescue with their aircraft and drone teams during the SAR (search and rescue) operation.
“At this time, the rescuers are working on recovery and moving the pilot safely to a hospital in Ipoh to be treated,” Wee wrote on his Facebook.

Yesterday, a private-own Eurocopter aircraft – with just the pilot on board the aircraft – was suspected to crash as its lost contact with the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Centre (KLATCC) mid-flightat  12.16pm.
This was confirmed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) chief executive officer Datuk Captain Chester Voo.
The chopper, making its way from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, at 11.37 am, was supposed to land at Sultan Azlan Shah Airport in Ipoh at 12.37pm.

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Malaysians Voice Support For Nurses To Wear Scrubs At Work

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During the Health White Paper debate in Dewan Rakyat on Thursday, PAS’ Kuantan MP Wan Razali Wan Nor was criticised after he argued that the uniform for female nurses in government hospitals and clinics was too tight and not syariah compliant.

READ MORE: PAS MP Draws Backlash After Sparking Controversy With Remarks On Nurses’ Uniforms
The nurse’s uniform is white and made out of thick material to protect them from spills and splashes while working with patients. The uniform is meant to serve as a barrier to prevent cross-contamination and infections as well.
However, the thick material also meant that it was hard for nurses to move in and it traps heat.
Not just that, material kain itself tak sesuai. Even berkerja dlm hospital beraircond pun still panas & tak selesa. Sekali attend CPR, lencun berlumuih.Hal pakaian ni, dh banyak kali diutarakan. Survey beribu jawab, tapi tula matron & sister KKM ni degil nak mamposssss.— Nadhirah. (@intanzlkfl) June 16, 2023
Isunya bukan warna. Tapi panas & susah nak buat kerja. Cadang banyak kali pakai scrub suit, tapi matron & sister kkm ni bodoh degil nak mampos. Diorang yelah duduk makan taik kat aircond, misi baju putih yg kerja mcm nak mampos— marryanne (@marryannewitch) June 15, 2023
While most places have upgraded their nurse uniforms to scrubs for practicality, it seems like Malaysia’s government hospitals and clinics have not.
The issue has also raised a discourse among netizens regarding the proper uniforms for nurses. Some said they should be asking nurses for feedback since they are the ones wearing the uniform daily to work.
A netizen who claimed to be a nurse said they preferred wearing scrubs as it’s comfortable and easy to work in, especially when there’s an emergency.
Another netizen also shared a video that showed two nurses in standard white uniforms having to climb up a steep hill to administer aid.
The video claimed that nurses had to endure hot weather, rain, and even floods while in uniform due to the Health Ministry’s directive.
The video made netizens question whether the white nurse uniform is practical for nurses who have to make house calls in remote parts of the country.
as a nurse yes prefer pkai scrub sbb lebih longgar and comfortable. senang nak buat krja especially bila emergency— matcha latte 🌿 (@Lotipot) June 16, 2023
Iya. @KKMPutrajaya mmg tak pernh fikir. Cuaca panas. Pakai baju uniform . Ni nurse nak g Home visit patient dlm hutan pun wajib pakai uniform. Aku ingt lg aku kene pergi buat medical visit time banjir. Arahan dr PKD utk nurses pakai uniform pergi redah banjir n hujan. Bangang https://t.co/wNZjqXrcjc pic.twitter.com/FWdDfeiI2j— apikovic (@apikovic) June 16, 2023
The support to switch to scrubs
A Twitter user @datukhensem asked whether the government has ever carried out a survey to ask the nurses if the white and thick uniform was practical at work.
He suggested that the government should start introducing scrubs for nurses like in the United States and the United Kingdom.
In Malaysia, he said nurses could still wear the tudung and long sleeves with the scrubs.
Another netizen Dr Syameer Firdaus (@syameer95) said healthcare workers in Malaysia like nurses deserve uniforms made with cooling material since they work in a humid climate.
Netizens also believe that uniform guidelines should be flexible based on situations. In most cases, a scrub uniform would be much more practical and comfortable for nurses who are always on the go.
Persoalan yang patut ditanya ialah adakah masih wajar nurse pakai uniform yang sekarang ni. Pernah ke gov buat survey, nurse2 selesa ke pakai baju putih and kain tebal as uniform. Seluar iron tajam.Cuba tengok dekat US/UK, most nurse dah pakai scrubs je kot. https://t.co/QhlVlil0av pic.twitter.com/KRcecC7jYs— Datuk Jahat Hensem (@datukhensem) June 15, 2023
Nurses in Malaysia deserve better. Probably scrub made with cooling material which is specially designed to cater to the work needs and the hot humid environment would be helpful. I don’t expect much from any of those PAS MPs anyway but please be reasonable. 🤷— Dr. Syameer Firdaus (@syameer95) June 16, 2023
Tolong lah pakai scrub suit. And sport shoes. Pleaseeee. Ko nak berlari senang. Nak cpr senang. Sumpah best. Tak de shape2 pinggang2 seksi2. Kerja luar negara semua pakai scrub suit. Please la buat utk nurse malaysia sekali 🤲🏻🤲🏻🤲🏻😊😊😊 https://t.co/P5iwTSJheR— nadhirah 🇲🇾🇧🇭 (@fnadhirahh93) June 15, 2023
While it’s totally understood that uniforms are there, well simply put, for uniformity, strict adherence to uniform guidelines should allow for adjustments according to situational challenges. Thank you for listening, @DrZalihaMustafa. Help healthcare workers work comfortably. https://t.co/AkHRDdVueS— Adit Rahim (@AditRahim) June 17, 2023

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Father Of 3 Arrested In Ipoh For Child Endangerment, He Has 32 Prior Traffic Offences

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The police have arrested the father of the three school children who dangerously stuck their bodies out of a moving car on 22 March at Jalan Tambun, Ipoh.

The three children, who were still in their school uniforms, enjoyed the outdoor breeze without fear of danger and it was all caught on video.
READ MORE: [Watch] 3 Ipoh School Kids Stuck Their Bodies Out Of A Moving Car, Police Are Investigating
State police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash said they arrested the 37-year-old man at Sunway City around 9.30pm yesterday, 24 March.
The police have also questioned the three children aged 4, 7 and 8 years old to help with the investigation.
In my opinion, the father’s action is irresponsible because he allowed the children to stick their heads out of the fast-moving vehicle.Perak state police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash.
According to Berita Harian, Mior stated that the man has 32 traffic offence records. The man has been remanded for two days starting 25 March and would face stern action.

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Scientists May Have Unlocked ‘Catcalling’ Secret, Try This With Your Cats To See If It Works

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Favourite pets of many, cats have always had a reputation for being wayward and independent.

Meaning trying to sway one to come your direction might just prove to be more of a challenge than expected.
However, cat lovers can now rejoice as a group of scientists may have just found the best way to catch your kitty’s attention.
The team of experts found that cats living at a cat cafe responded most quickly to a human stranger when the stranger used both vocal and visual cues to get their attention.
The cats also appeared to be more stressed out when the human ignored them completely.
The study, which was conducted by a team of French researchers at the Paris Nanterre University’s Laboratory of Compared Ethology and Cognition, analysed the behaviour of 12 cats living at a cat cafe.
The cats were placed in a room, one by one, and put through four different types of interactions.
Led by Charlotte de Mouzon, the cats would enter a room and then de Mouzon interacted with them in one of four ways:
She called out to them but made no gestures toward them otherwise, like extending out her hand;she gestured toward them but didn’t vocalise;she both vocalised and gestured toward them;and, in the fourth, control condition, she did neither.
Through these four ways, they were able to understand that the cats were significantly more responsive to visual gestures along with sounds.
Another intriguing find was that the cats wagged their tails more often in the vocal cue scenario and the most in the control scenario, when they were being fully ignored.Showing that the cats were showing signs of stress unlike dogs that might wag their tails out of happiness.
Additionally, the study also found that much like humans, cats might also feel discomfort when they can’t easily read the intentions of someone else in a room.
To cat lovers who want to read the full study, you may do so here.

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Police report lodged to investigate the cause of the 2 water disruptions over the weekend

A press statement has just been released by the National Water Service Commission (SPAN) announcing that a police report has been lodged to investigate the water pollution that occurred over the weekend.

The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) has lodged a police report calling for investigations into possible sabotage after incidents causing water cuts affecting millions of people in Selangor. pic.twitter.com/yUH0KXX8sn
â€” Sumisha Naidu (@sumishanaidu) July 22, 2019

In their press statement, SPAN highlighted that legal action will be taken on the perpetrator who had caused the terrible water disruption.
Stating that under the Water Service Industry Act 2006 (Act 655), Section 121(1), culprits found guilty can be fined not more than RM50,000 or a jail sentence up to 6 months, or both.
SPAN has also called for the action of Hulu Langat local municipal council and the Environmental department for stern actions.
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As of 3.30am this morning, water should be flowing back into our pipes, says Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (SYABAS) in their official press statement this morning at 7am. With the expectation of 100% water supply restoration by midnight tonight.

(Pic Credit: Twitter)

Although SYABAS is still supplying some freshwater supplies to certain housing areas today.

Status terkini pencemaran di Sungai Selangor yang menyebabkan Hentitugas Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Selangor Fasa 1, 2 dan 3 serta Loji Rawatan Air Rantau Panjang#AirSelangor pic.twitter.com/mTFKalOe5i
â€” Air Selangor (@air_selangor) July 21, 2019

A brief timeline of water disruption in the Klang Valley leading to today’s predicament
Tuesday (July 16)
The official announcement of scheduled water disruption of up to 4 days affecting Klang Valley users.

Carian Mudah Informasi Gangguan Bekalan Air Berjadual LRA SSP1, klikhttps://t.co/gKf7w3kNz7 pic.twitter.com/ocSCtTOciF
â€” Air Selangor (@air_selangor) July 16, 2019

Friday (July 19)
Odour pollution detected, activating the Code Red Emergency Response Plan (Code Red).
Three main plants were shut down, affecting over 1 million people from 7 districts.
By 7pm, all three plants were free of odour pollution, hence operations were resumed.
The scheduled water disruption from July 23 was also cancelled.

Maklumat status terkini (8pm) : Hentitugas Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Selangor Fasa 1, 2 dan 3.#AirSelangor pic.twitter.com/sFVE3EHSdl
â€” Air Selangor (@air_selangor) July 19, 2019

â€œAs we and the state government are unable to detect the cause of the pollution, this incident can repeat itself. Therefore we cannot give a timeframe on when the water supply will be restored at this time,â€ Air Selangor CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman said in a statement. pic.twitter.com/PnPGqZiRpb
â€” The Legend (@mohdthaj) July 22, 2019

Saturday (July 20)
About 60% of those affected by Friday’s water cut have had their water supply restored.
Water, Land and Natural Resources Minister Dr A. Xavier Jayakumar claims that odour pollution was “quite common” in Selangor.
Though an investigation team was dispatched to find out the cause and the Batang Kali area was said to be the source of the pollution.

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Sunday (July 21)
Diesel pollution triggers the second incident disrupting water plant operations.
The raw water supply in Selangor river was polluted with diesel, two pictures of the oil spill were released on SYABAS’ Twitter account.

(Pic Credit: Twitter)

Later, the diesel pollution was traced to have been caused by sand digging activities at the upper reaches of the Selangor river.
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SYABAS currently continues to supply water via water tankers to various parts of the Klang Valley and has informed that more information will be released from time to time.

Makluman terkini berhubung insiden pencemaran minyak diesel di sumber air mentah Sungai Selangor.#AirSelangor pic.twitter.com/AcrLY5kdCn
â€” Air Selangor (@air_selangor) July 22, 2019

For further details on the situation, you can update yourselves through these portals:1. SYABAS website, www.syabas.com.my2. SYABAS Facebook, 3. SYABAS Twitter, @air_selangorOr download the Air Selangor mobile app on Google Play or Apple App Store.
To personally contact SYABAS,1. Call 153002. WhatsApp 019 281 6793/ 019 280 0919

(Pic Credit: meme)

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Chinese Tourist Arrested For Public Nudity In Sabah Hotel

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A Chinese tourist was arrested by the police in Semporna, Sabah after a video of him appearing nude on a hotel balcony went viral on social media.

The 40-year-old man was detained on Thursday night following the spread of the nine-second video recording.
According to Semporna police chief Superintendent Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, the man’s actions were recorded by passersby before it was shared on social media.
He added that the suspect is being held for four days until 12 June for further investigation under Section 294 (a).

“Individuals who filmed the incident were also asked to appear to help with investigations by contacting Inspector Khadijah Mohd Seruji or head to Semporna IPD or any police station nearby.”
Semporna police chief Superintendent Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah urging witnesses to come forward.

The case is being investigated under Section 294 (a) of the Criminal Code for the misconduct of pornography in a public place, which carries a punishment of up to three months imprisonment or a fine or both if convicted.
The police have also urged individuals who filmed the incident to come forward and assist with investigations.
The incident sparked outrage among netizens, with many condemning the man’s behaviour as inappropriate and disrespectful to local customs and traditions.
The authorities have reminded tourists to respect local laws and customs while visiting Malaysia.
Pelancong bogel di Gunung Kinabalu dihukum penjara, denda http://t.co/eplSu9t2FD via @501Awani— Astro AWANI (@501Awani) June 12, 2015

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Kind Shah Alam Family Set Up Free Food Bank In Front Of House, Inspires More Generosity From Malaysians

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A generous family living in Section 19, Shah Alam, are being praised online after organising a free food bank to help those who are financially struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The family provided basic food items, such as cooking oil, bags of rice, sugar, canned mackerel, flour, and condensed milk and set up the food bank just in front of their house. All members of the public were welcomed to come and self-collect whatever they needed from the stock available.
Just want to help
Speaking to TRP, Marissa Zahara Binti Maslan, 24 shared that her parents, Maslan Urmin and Juraidah Atin organised the food bank solely to help the needy who have been financially affected by the pandemic.
They’re both very random and the easiest way to describe it is probably “suka-suka je buat” no special occasion, they just wanted to share a portion of what they earn with others who may need it most.Marissa Zahara Binti Maslan
(Credit: @marixaza/Twitter)
Marissa shared that her parents did the shopping for the supplies themselves, while putting her and siblings in charge of distributing and monitoring the food supply at the food bank.
As it was their first time organising such an effort, Marissa said it was pretty challenging to keep everything in order and ensuring there was enough food to go around.
The main concern was definitely not being able to provide for everyone and having to turn some people away when we ran out.Marissa Zahara Binti Maslan
She said the response was so overwhelming that her father had to make 2-3 extra trips to the store to buy more supplies, adding that although the food bank was yesterday (30 Jan), the family still has people ringing their doorbell today to ask for some food.
In a follow-up to her original tweet, she said all the items had been successfully donated in less than 2 hours after her first post, adding that another food bank will be organised by her family next week.
UPDATE: Less than 2 hours after this tweet, and we’re out! Thank you everyone for your kind words. Just a small gesture from our family to help those in need, and we’ll do this again next week 😊♥ pic.twitter.com/jMQrhWF4Wr— MARISSA (@marixaza) January 30, 2021
According to Marissa, her family is pleased to have been able to help more than 100 people and their families during yesterday’s event.
We’re just an everyday ordinary family who is truly humbled and grateful for being able to do this while receiving positive and kind words from so many people. Thank you.Marissa Zahara Binti Maslan
Inspiring kindness
(Credit: @marixaza/Twitter)
In less than 24 hours, Marissa’s tweet has garnered over 26.4K likes, and more than 31K retweets.
Most of the responses were of people praising and praying for Marissa’s family, wishing them good health and ease in their endeavours so that they can continue helping those in need.
I found this tweet on my timeline and I’m from Indonesia. I just wanted to say you and your family are so kind and thoughtful and may God gives you a lot of blessings😇 Have a nice day!🤍— f(lexi)n’🤍 (@pinkytiff801) January 30, 2021
Some also took the opportunity to promote other similar free markets nationwide, such as the one organised by the Multiracial Reverted Muslims’s (MRM) at MyKampung FreshMart in Section 24, Shah Alam which is also offering basic food supplies for free to those who need it, regardless of their race or religion.
For those in need of basic food supply, can come at MyKampung Fresh Mart seksyen 24 Shah Alam to get it for free.Or, can apply financial aid in the link below:-https://t.co/EXK2KbvnjKAnyone can apply regardless their race and religion. #COVID pic.twitter.com/uxErx4fFVp— Abu Hamza (@abu_hamza91) January 30, 2021
We often assume that in times of emergencies, people will automatically start to panic and look out only for themselves.
Yet, the Covid-19 pandemic has shown that in reality, people tend to act in solidarity and turn toward each other with a sense of togetherness. They volunteer, donate supplies, spread goodwill, strengthening social bonds and helping everyone to be resilient, together.
If you’re able to, donate to your local charity organisations, or just show some kindness to help those around you. It’s all about #kitajagakita now.

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Covid-19: Chow Kit’s Raja Bot Market Closed For 14 Days, Workers To Be Screened

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Another market has been ordered to shut due to Covid-19.
This time, it’s the popular Raja Bot market in Chow Kit that’s closed for two weeks from today (29th April) for disinfection while workers will be screened for Covid-19.
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) Corporate Planning Department director Khairul Azmir Ahmad told The Star that a 2-week closure usually means that someone there has been found positive for Covid-19.
Raja Bot market in Chow Kit closed for 14 days.(Credit: Bernama)
He also said that they are certain of an infection at the market, but cannot confirm the number.
The Raja Bot market is expected to remain shut until 13th May and the public is advised to stay away and seek alternatives for fresh produce.

This is the third market in KL that has been closed due to Covid-19 after Selayang Wholesale Market and Pasar Borong Harian Selayang on 21st April.

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Raja Bot market in Chow Kit to close for two weeks from tomorrow, MOH to screen workers for Covid-19


Malaysian Ecologist Jillian Ooi Receives US$150,000 Pew Grant To Save Local Seagrass Meadows

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Malaysian ecologist, Jillian Ooi Lean Sim from Universiti Malaya (UM), has been selected as a 2022 recipient of the Pew fellowship in marine conservation.

The senior lecturer at UM joins five other fellows from India, Indonesia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States as part of this year’s fellowship cohort.
The 2022 cohort’s project will join a global community of nearly 200 experts involved in vital ocean conservation work globally.
Ooi will receive US$150,000 (RM630,900) from the Pew Charitable Trusts to study the growth and best methods to restore seagrass meadows and raise awareness of its importance.
According to The Star, Ooi is one of the few seagrass ecologists in Malaysia. She chose to study seagrass because it was underappreciated, and it’s a vital part of the marine ecosystem.
I felt that seagrasses are sort of a powerhouse with many ecosystem functions but it is really underappreciated compared to coral reefs and mangroves.Malaysian ecologist Jillian Ooi Lean Sim.
What is seagrass?
Credit: WCS
Ooi, who has studied seagrass since 2015, said seagrass is different from seaweeds. Seagrass is just like our grass fields on land with leaves, flowers, fruits and roots. Seaweeds do not have fruits or flowers.
As it stands, the seagrass meadows in Malaysia are declining rapidly. It could be found along the entire Malaysian coast, but it was now mostly found along the shores of Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.
The decline is due to land reclamation, coastal development and water pollution.
Considering how much Malaysians love seafood, we should be very concerned about seagrass destruction.Malaysian ecologist Jillian Ooi Lean Sim told The Star.
Seagrass acts as a nursing ground for juvenile fish and crustaceans. It’s also a feeding ground for sea creatures such as dugongs and turtles.
Seagrass meadows are also the lungs of the ocean because it produces oxygen for all sea life. In addition, it helps to clean bacteria and pollutants from sea waters.
Her plan to raise conservation awareness

In addition to her study, Ooi plans to raise awareness of conservation through a performing arts piece with visual and musical elements featuring a gamelan.
Ooi is a gamelan player herself and is an artistic director for the Rhythm in Bronze, an all-women gamelan ensemble.

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Concrete Slab Falls On A Proton Saga In KL, While A Tower Crane Piece Falls On A MyVi In PJ

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Road users, beware. For the past couple of days, items appear to be falling out of the sky and landing on vehicles.

Yesterday, a woman was just a few inches away from certain death when a piece of parapet wall from the construction of the Sungai Besi-Ulu Klang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) in Kuala Lumpur fell onto her car.
Around the same time in Petaling Jaya, another woman managed to escape unhurt after a portion of a tower crane fell off a trailer and landed on top of her MyVi.
The crushed Proton Saga after a concrete slab fell off a highway project in Kuala Lumpur. (Credit: Facebook)
In the first incident, the woman was reportedly driving along the Middle Ring Road (MRR2) from Sungai Besi to Ampang around 5.45pm, according to Cheras police chief ACP Mohd Mokhsein Mohamed Zon.
As she approached a petrol station along that road in Bandar Tasik Selatan, the one-metre square piece of concrete fell on her Proton Saga.
The 25-year-old woman, who was driving a Proton Saga BLM, was rescued by members of the public before being sent to the Tuanku Muhkriz Chancellor Hospital (HUKM) for treatment.ACP Mohd Mokhsein Mohamed Zon via Malaysiakini
Members of the public helping the victim of the first accident. (Credit: Facebook)
Thankfully, the woman managed to escape with her life. Though, Malaysiakini reported that her left hand was injured in the accident.
A video of the incident has been making rounds online.

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The developers of the expressway, Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas) have confirmed the accident and immediately issued a stop-work order.
In a statement, the company said it will lend full cooperation to the authorities in the investigation of the incident.
Any inconvenience caused is much regretted and SUKE will ensure that all aspects of safety are prioritised and improved from time to time.Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings Sdn Bhd (Prolintas) in their statement via Malaysiakini
In a separate incident, a portion of a tower crane fell on top a MyVi in Petaling Jaya around the same time.
Meanwhile, around the same time roughly 10 kilometres away in Petaling Jaya the second accident occurred.
The 25-year-old woman was reportedly driving home in her Perodua MyVi when suddenly a portion of a tower crane fell on her car, damaging the roof, windscreen and several other parts.
Fortunately, she too managed to escape unhurt.
Members of the public rushed to provide assistance to the victim and help control the traffic situation.Assistant Commissioner Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal via NST
According to Petaling Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, early examination of the accident revealed that the tower crane had fallen off the trailer after it knocked into two telephone poles along the road while it was being transported.
The portion of the tower crane that fell on the MyVi in Petaling Jaya. (Credit: Best FBKL)
The victim has lodged a police report of the incident, and the police are still waiting for the trailer driver to do the same.
The case is being investigated under Rules 19 of the Road Traffic Rules 166/59 as the cargo being transported by the trailer has caused an accident, said Nik Ezanee.

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Singapore-Malaysia Air Travel Is Back Via Vaccinated Travel Lane Starting 29 November

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Singapore and Malaysia have agreed to restart cross-border air travel through the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) starting 29 November 2021 according to Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

He said on Facebook that Singapore and Malaysia have made good progress in vaccinating their populations and managing the pandemic.
So we agreed that it is timely to progressively resume cross-border travel between both countries. This will help revive our economies, restore people-to-people ties, and strengthen our bilateral partnership.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
He also said that both countries are also discussing reopening travel across the Causeway and the Second Link.
We look forward to launching a similar VTL scheme between Singapore and Johor in the near future.Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong


There’s A Vaccination Centre In Sunway Now & Here’s How To Register If You’re Living In Petaling

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You can now get vaccinated at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre (SPCC) until February 2022 – a period of ten months – under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NCIP).

Touted as Malaysia’s first large-scale centre, it has a capacity to vaccinate around 5,000 people per day and it’s expected that the SPCC will vaccinate around 1.8 million people in the Petaling district.
Credit: TRP
The 150,000 sq ft hall has been used for the first phase of the vaccine programme during which some 9,000 frontliners have been vaccinated and 13,000 doses have been administered to date.
As for the inoculation process, this will be carried out by Petaling Health District Office.
Sunway said that so far, they have committed more than RM50 million since March 2020 and are providing their convention centre rent-free for 11 months to support the national immunisation programme, which will cost Sunway another RM28 million.
Credit: TRP
Here’s how you register if you’re living in Petaling
To register for the vaccination, there are a few ways that you can do so:
via MySejahtera appLogging into https://www.vaksincovid.gov.my/en/Call 1800-888-828
Wait for the appointment date and details via MySejahtera. Ensure that the app push notification is activated for you to receive details on the appointment.
Credit: TRP
What you need to bring along
Your Identification Card2 copies of the vaccine consent form (can be downloaded on MySejahtera app)Your phone with your MySejahtera AppIf you have any medical conditions, bring along your relevant medical letter or medical report from your doctor, as well as a list of your current medication(s)

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[Watch] Pet Owner Flings Cat Litter From Balcony Window

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It’s a strange phenomenon to see people littering from the windows and balconies of their condominiums or apartments.

A recent video showed a Tiktok user recording a neighbour living below her unit discarding cat litter by flinging the waste out the window.
The neighbour initially shook the litter tray over the window and some of the “powder” fell to the units below.
The neighbour then used a spatula to sieve through the litter and flung the waste out the window towards the trees.
The person recording could be heard saying she hoped no one is walking or passing by downstairs or they’ll get hit by the cat litter.
  @tyaraulfa1  ♬ bunyi asal  – Tyara Ulfa
Netizens criticised the neighbour for discarding the pet’s waste in that manner and lamented about the lack of common sense. They also told the Tiktok user to report the matter to the management.
A netizen said behaviours like these are part of the reasons why some people hate having cats in condominiums or apartment buildings.
Another netizen said the neighbour should have tied up the cat’s waste in a plastic bag and thrown it in a rubbish bin.
Such uncivil behaviours have prompted the government to have people under the People’s Housing Programme (PPR) undergo a civic engagement course to create awareness and understanding of living in a community and neighbourhood etiquette.
Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the course would include a briefing on the importance of paying maintenance fees, maintaining cleanliness, and preventing vandalism.
However, judging from the TikTok video, the problem seems more widespread and doesn’t only happen in low-cost residential buildings.
Takde common sense punya org. Ak ni suka kucing tp jumpa manusia bengap gini hangin je. Kesian rumah bawah. 🤦♀— rosetea (@roseteaaaaaaaa) March 11, 2023
weh buang la dlm plastik.. pstu buang la dkt tmpt sampah. apa kebangangnya— 진심옌 (@jinniejungie) March 11, 2023
report je dekat management😂 melampau sangat tu buang taik dari atass oi kalau kena kepala orang tu mau mintak kena carutsss💀— PIJA| HAURABELLE| DHIACOTTON| TUNIK| NADSTYLIS🛒 (@Fizaaahhh_) March 11, 2023
inilah punca knp org benci sgt sang pemelihara kucing. buruk betul perangai.— Nisa (@NurnisaOmar) March 10, 2023
Di sebalik melalak melolong “terpaling pecinta kucing”Ingat sesetengah orang yang duduk flat perangai teruk dah, yang duduk apartment/condo pun lebih kurang jugak— MHMH🇲🇾 (@HazimMaleNurse) March 10, 2023

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Up Your Social Media Game With Filmmaking Technology In Your Pocket

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Social media, video streaming, and video hosting platforms, paired with smartphones, democratised filmmaking.

Everyone can make videos, but not all videos are created equal. It was fine at first but those who use bulky DSLRs and mirrorless cameras began to stand out.
Filters and short-form videos try to even the field, but it’s still pretty obvious when something is shot with a smartphone.
What is often missing in videos shot with smartphones is that cinematic feel, that high fidelity, and that full range of optical effects that only a dedicated camera can deliver.
That is until now.
The Content Creation Powerhouse

This is the Xiaomi 11T Pro, the content creator’s dream smartphone that puts the ability to capture cinematic videos right in the palm of your hand.
Right out of your pocket, it can take excellent and detailed 4K HDR10+ videos with its108MP pro-grade camera and wide-angle lens. You can even push it further to take 8K videos too.
You also have the option to capture more of the view with the ultra-wide 120-degree lens or get closer with the 2x telemacro lens that can shoot both close-ups and macros.
And when you zoom in, Xiaomi 11T Pro gets your viewers right into the action with Audio Zoom.
The flagship-class processing power in the Xiaomi 11T Pro uses AI to optimise each frame of video for brightness, colour, and contrast ratios, even when shooting at night.
A Sight To Behold

To see what you have captured, the Xiaomi 11T Pro has a 6.67in 120Hz AMOLED flat display with True Colour.
In plain English, it means that the Xiaomi 11T Pro has a big gorgeous screen that is accurate enough to show you what you’ve recorded in its full detail.
You’ll also find the controls responsive and smooth thanks to certain technologies in the display. With it, you can spend more time creating rather than waiting for the app.
All that tech is protected under Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, so you know it’s durable.
But a video is more than just brilliant visuals, it’s about sounds too and for that, there are dual speakers with SOUND BY Harman Kardon and Dolby Atmos support.
That translates to quality sound with the ability to simulate a sound space. It makes the Xiaomi 11T Pro the device of choice to not only create content but to enjoy them as well.
Power Up & HyperCharge

Xiaomi understands that all that creative capability is for nothing if the battery is dead.
Everyone knows that shooting photos and videos, even for a few hours, and uploading them to the internet, can drain a battery fast.
Because of that, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is fitted with a dual-cell battery that can be fully charged in 17-minutes.
So remember to bring the included charger and battery during a trip or a video shoot. Between sessions, a 10-minute break for charging will get you up to 72% without causing overheating.
This is the first smartphone launched by the brand globally that has the 120W Xiaomi HyperCharge technology which is certified to be safe and reliable.
Price & Availability

Pre-order period: 23 – 29 September 2021Official sales start date: 2 October 2021
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Xiaomi 11T Pro (8GB+256GB): RM 2,099Xiaomi 11T Pro (12GB+256GB): RM 2,299
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1 X Mi Watch LiteMi True Wireless Earphones 2 Basic1+1 Year WarrantyScreen repair within 6 months
Terms and conditions apply to all items listed above. All goodies are on a first come, first serve basis, while stocks last only.
Pre-order from now until 29 September 2021 from Xiaomi’s Official Store on Lazada or Shopee, or head over physically to Authorised Xiaomi Stores nationwide from 2 October onwards for more deals.
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2 Hour Shopping Limit During MCO3.0 Raises Eyebrows

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Part of the new MCO 3.0 rules includes a 2-hour shopping limit, imposed in a statement by Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

READ MORE: Errata To The New MCO 3.0 Rules
It came as a surprise to everyone, even the Malaysian Shopping Mall Association (PPK Malaysia), which has released a statement claiming that such a time limit was ‘impractical’.
Whilst we fully agree that limiting the time shoppers spend will definitely help to enhance movement control under the current circumstances, it is totally impractical to enforce this as once shoppers are inside the mall, mall management personnel have totally NO control of where they visit and are unable to keep track of their movements.The Malaysian Shopping Mall Association
Shopping malls already have adequate crowd control
PPK continues to explain that shoppers are already spending much less time in shopping malls ever since the pandemic broke out last year.
Our car parking records have shown that shoppers are already spending 1 to 1.5 hours shorter than the norm of average 3 hours. Thus, this is already below the target 2-hour limit.The Malaysian Shopping Mall Association
Not many people are hanging around in shopping malls for leisure anymore, instead only heading out to buy groceries.(Credit: TRP)
Additionally, the capacity of people in cars are already limited to 3 pax per car, while businesses within the shopping malls are also limiting the number of shoppers within the shop at any time.
There are already rules that disallow congregrations of crowds, such as no promotions, conventions, or events.
Thus, with all these limitations already in place, there will be more than adequate social distancing for shoppers.
Who will check?
The main problem with the ruling is enforcement, as shopping malls say that their management staff will not be able to enforce the rule and check each person’s MySejahtera app for the time they’ve spent at the mall.
Not only is such action impractical, shopping mall staff and management will be limited as only 60% of staff are allowed to work on-site.
While the PPK agrees that there should be a tightening of SOPs, they urge that it is done in a practical way that’s easy for shoppers and malls alike to follow.

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[Watch] Woman Who Allegedly Forced Fed And Hit Adoptive Child Arrested By Cops

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People were shocked at a viral video showing a pink-haired woman hitting a child with a broomstick.

The woman kept warning the child that she will get hit if she spilt the food. The girl kept crying with food in her mouth and it was clear that she couldn’t finish eating.
The woman also pressed the end of the broomstick against the child’s neck and asked her to swallow her food.
The Vibes reported that Kajang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zaid Hassan said the police were alerted of the case after receiving a report at 12.14am today (22 July).
The child is believed to be four years old and is an adoptive child of the couple. The child abuse incident is believed to have occurred on 18 July in a house in Beranang, Selangor.
The person who recorded the video, Aqil, 20, claimed that a husband and wife couple abused their foster child.
  @theaqil7 ⚠CHILD ABUSE⚠ tolong gunakan kuasa korang !!! ♬ original sound  – AQIEL
The girl was allegedly beaten with a hanger, and broomstick and burnt with a cigarette lighter. She was also alleged to be a hyperactive child, Free Malaysia Today reported.
Upon receiving the report, the police rescued the victim at 2.30am and arrested a Malay woman and a Singaporean man from the house.
The suspects aged between 28 and 30 have been remanded for seven days until 28 July to assist in investigations under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
The victim was taken to Kajang Hospital, where a doctor confirmed the injuries were on several parts of the victim’s body.
It was later revealed that the victim is allegedly an Indonesian and doesn’t possess any birth or identification records.
The victim’s biological mother handed her over to the suspects in April because they couldn’t afford to raise a daughter any longer.
Initial investigations revealed that the victim didn’t like to eat rice but was forced by the suspect to swallow the food, which resulted in the victim vomiting.
Anyone with more information is urged to contact the investigating officer, Inspector Suresh Krishnan at 017-433 3795 or contact the nearest police station.

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Malaysian Muslims Couples Are Getting Divorced Over Covid-19 Vaccines

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A lovers quarrel in Terengganu has lives at stake.

A local housewife was seeking legal counsel when her husband threatened divorce after she went and got herself vaccinated for Covid-19 without his permission.
In an interview with Berita Harian, Syariah lawyer Maryam Wafda Kamilen from the Tetuan Wafda Kamilen & Associates legal firm revealed details of a peculiar case of theirs in which a woman had sought advice on whether her marriage was still legitimate.
Apparently, the husband in the story had forbidden his wife from getting vaccinated and professed a “taklik” without knowing that his wife had already gotten her first jab.
The couple was said to be having a long-distance marriage and the wife had gotten her first vaccine dose on 29 August.
Breach of contract?
In Islamic marriages, a taklik is basically a special condition that is agreed upon by the couple as part of the terms of their marriage.
Conditions for a taklik can be anything from standard stuff like the husband not being allowed to be away from the wife for a set period of time, to more egregious rules like needing to make a certain amount of money for a living or wanting a set number of children.
Taklik conditions can also be changed or removed based on the agreement of both parties.
Breaching the contract would obviously result in a divorce, and here in Malaysia, the details of a taklik are inscribed on a couple’s marriage certificate.
Not the first rodeo
Maryam says that her law firm has handled about three or four similar cases since the Covid-19 pandemic.
The firm advised all women who are personally affected by such predicament to immediately file their cases with the State or Federal Syariah Courts.
Read More: 71,806 Muslim Malaysian Couples Divorced In The Past 6 Months

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6 Delicious Recipes Using Leftover Food To Try To Reduce Food Wastage

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Malaysia has a food waste problem because its citizens are used to throwing away food without thinking twice.

Just last year, New Straits Times reported that Malaysians discarded 4,081 tonnes of edible food.
The Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) found that 24% of food waste last year, such as leftover vegetables and meat, could still be consumed.
Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) education officer N.V. Subbarow said the amount of food thrown could potentially feed 12 million people three times a day.
He suggested that Malaysians try making new meals out of the leftover food to reduce food wastage and food loss in the country.
Here are some recipes to try if you have leftover food or food that will expire soon. As always, these recipes are just guides, and you can adapt them to suit your tastes.
1. Instant noodle chicken murtabak

The food needed: Maggi (or equivalent), chicken, eggs, carrot, mozzarella cheese
Nothing screams ‘comfort food’ other than Maggi goreng. This recipe is great if you have instant noodles, eggs and vegetables that you need to use up quickly.
There are several variations to the dish so have fun experimenting with the recipes here. One of the recipes listed is a recipe by Khairul Aming!
2. The Malaysian-style kebab
Malaysian-style kebab. Image: @safeway
The food needed: pita bread, minced meat, carrots, onions, leafy greens such as cabbage or lettuce
The Malaysian-style kebab is not served on a skewer; it resembles more like a dorayaki bun made using pita bread. The other ingredients you’ll need are oyster sauce, mayonnaise, chilli sauce, tomato sauce and black pepper.
Those who have made it said it smells and tastes as good as it looks. Find out for yourself by following the recipe here.
3. Refreshing salad
You can even meal prep the salad and have it as a side in other meals. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
The food needed: Japanese cucumber, corn, honey cherry tomatoes, yellow onion, feta cheese, olive oil, honey, black pepper, coriander, dill, black olives
Salads can look boring and taste the same. However, this homemade recipe will have you seeing salads in a different way and it’s so easy to prepare. You only need to cook the sweet corn.
To make the salad, you just need to mix the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl. If you want to ‘spice’ it up a little, you can use an alcoholic dressing.
4. Beef and cheese toastie with fries
Image: delicious.
The food needed: white bread, cheese, roast beef, French fries/ sweet potato fries
This recipe is a great way to quickly finish up any leftover white bread and fries. The result is a delicious and sinful meal that you might even want to whip up from scratch the next day. It’s great for brunch, dinner or a late-night snack. We don’t judge.
5. Spiced French Toast

The food needed: bread or buns, eggs, milk, vanilla ice-cream, maple syrup or honey
To make the spiced French Toast, you’ll need cinnamon but it’s also ok to opt for a regular ‘un-spiced’ version. This recipe is great if you need to quickly finish up leftover milk, buns or the last drops of your maple syrup or honey.
6. Banana and honey muffins
Image: Love Food Hate Waste
The food needed: bananas, eggs, milk
Just like the avocado, bananas either ripen too slow or too fast. If the bunch of bananas at home is ripening fast, you can either blend it all with milk and vanilla ice-cream to make a banana milkshake, or you can make some tasty muffins.
This recipe will require baking powder, self-raising flour and an oven.


Here’s 17 Sensational Movies Celebrating Women

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International Women’s Day is just around the corner this 8 March. Don’t know what to do on that particular day? Why don’t you grab some popcorn or snacks and enjoy these movies that’ll empower you as a woman!

Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, these movies are sure to bring the fighting spirit out of you. Trigger warning, you might feel goosebumps from some amazing movies in here. Some are relatable and will tickle your funny bone.
Check out these recommended movies below that signify women empowerment.
1. He Named Me Malala
This is a film documentary that will give you goosebumps. This documentary tells the life story of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani female activist and also a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Watch the story recounts how she survived being shot in the head by a Taliban gunman all in the name of education for females.

2. Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures tells a story of three African-American female mathematicians (Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson) working in NASA during the Space Race. Although they were a minority there, they managed to become the brains behind one of the greatest space operations in history: the launch of American astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Watch how they rise above all discrimination and inspire future generations to dream big.

3. On The Basis Of Sex
This movie tells a story of a well-known American hero, Ruth Bader Ginsberg (RBG). While being a new mother and struggling attorney, RBG faces various problems in her fight for equal rights between men and women. The film features the prejudice and sexism she faced and how she rose above that to change the laws regarding gender discrimination.

4. Mary Kom
This Bollywood film tells a true story of Mary Kom, a female Indian boxer and her journey to success in a male dominated sport, boxing. This Manipur rice farmer’s daughter also brought fame and pride to India when she won the bronze medal in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Watch how she undergoes rigorous physical training and deal with the mental struggles of being a female boxer.

5. Kartini
Kartini: Princess of Java is an Indonesian film that follows the story behind one of Indonesia’s most cherished activist, Raden Adjeng Kartini. They also have a national holiday in her honor on 21 April (her birthday), known as Kartini’s Day. Watch how this Javanese girl advocated for women’s rights and female education in the 1900s for the people of her country.

Honorable Mentions
Besides all the great movies above, there are tons more that bring the message of women empowerment. Here we listed some of the honorable mentions for you to pick on your movie night. (Some of these are trailers, some are just movie clips for you to enjoy)
6. Wild

7. Little Women

8. Queen Of Katwe

9. Iron Lady

10. Coco Before Chanel

11. The Help

12. Harriet

13. English Vinglish

14. Perempuan Melayu Terakhir

15. Erin Brockovich

16. Bend It Like Beckham

17. Sa Balik Baju

So these are your female-empowering movies. You can enjoy them with your partner, family, friends or just chill on your own.

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[Watch] Fans Clashed At Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium Following Perak FC’s Victory Over Kelantan FC

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A riot ensued at the Sultan Muhammad IV stadium between home team Kelantan and Perak FC fans after the visitors recorded a 2-1 win in a Premier League match yesterday.

According to New Straits Times, the incident, which took place after the match ended at about 6.30pm, involved more than 100 fans from both sides.
Gila molek ramai lagi tunggu kasual keluar. Tak balik dah icf kali ni. Kahkah pic.twitter.com/OCa3SkSwIl— Tony a.k.a Wan Ilham 🇲🇾 (@wan_ilham) August 10, 2022
The altercation was said to be caused by provocation from one side to another.
The incident also led to several windscreens of a tour bus rented by Perak fans for the trip to the state left damaged.
The damage was believed to have been caused by Kelantan fans who allegedly hit it with stones. Three locals were detained by the police in connection with the incident.
The windscreens of the Perak FC bus were also damaged yesterday.
pic.twitter.com/b5LyCR2h0B— No Context Bola Malaysia (@nocontextbolamy) August 10, 2022
As things went on, the police had to be deployed to the scene to ease the tension between the two footballing fans.
Perak fans were then escorted to the Kelantan police headquarters before the three tour buses ferrying the away team fans returned home.
On Twitter, a user points out that Perak fans had been involved in several fights since the 90s.
 pic.twitter.com/a8eiilp36I— 🎭 (@ikutla3) August 10, 2022
Several other netizens also claim that yesterday’s riot was instigated by Perak’s fans who started provoking the home team’s support.
datang tempat orang kencing dalam padang pastu expect benda baik2? pic.twitter.com/UlJS1JOOHt— AmnNzl (@amnnzl_) August 10, 2022
 pic.twitter.com/Hta5HHfy4B— Shah (@Shah818500) August 10, 2022
nganjing lebih2 sangat..dah tau datang tempat org bawak lah adab jhn bawak perangai bodoh..kita bukan yang robot yang tak ada perasaan kan..— Nasrizan Kadir (@NasrizanKadir) August 10, 2022

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Just How Much Do Malaysian Parliamentarians Get Paid?

In the final days of 2019, the Public Service Department (PSD) came under scrutiny for announcing financial rollbacks to the Critical Service Incentive Payment (BIPK) – an allowance program for Malaysia’s civil servants.
The issue got so heated that Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman got too close to the camera, again, to oppose the decision, stating that the government should look into the salaries and allowances of its politicians instead.
Potong allowances Ahli Politik & menteri,Bukan allowance kritikal bagi doktor, pharmacist, nurses muda. Saya bantah pekeliling baru JPA yang melibatkan banyak anak muda dalam sektor kerajaan.Saya pendekkan cuti saya, pulangkan allowance percutian & teruskan potongan gaji 10% pic.twitter.com/XSwIyvFceKâ€” Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) December 24, 2019
In light of these events, Malaysians became curious on how the government is managing the national coffers, especially when it comes to paying its politicians.
So, let’s take a brief look at how and why parliamentarians are paid as much as they are here in Malaysia.
(If you would like to know what a parliamentarian is and what they do, you can read more about it, HERE)
The Parliament building in KL.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Parliamentarian paycheck
Based on the Members of Parliament (Remuneration) Act 1980, an elected official’s salary is determined by the sum of monthly salary and the monthly allowances that the official is entitled to.
An official’s monthly salary and allowances are then determined by the positions that they hold within the government.
So to start here’s a basic list of how much a parliamentarian would earn based on their respective positions within parliament;
Malaysian Cabinet member meeting in 2018.(Credit: Reddit)
Members of Parliament (MP), monthly allowances
Senate (Dewan Negara): RM11,000House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat): RM16,000
Taking that into account, if they also hold a position in the government, a Malaysian parliamentarian would also earn a monthly salary based on the administrative or executive government position that they hold;
Members of the Administration, monthly salary
Prime Minister: RM22,826.65Deputy Prime Minister: RM18,170.20Minister: RM14,907.20Deputy Minister: RM8,847.65
Simply put, the more positions of power a parliamentarian holds, the more money they get in their monthly paycheck.
The Dewan Rakyat.(Credit: Malay Mail)
However, if an MP holds two or more administrative offices within the government, the official would then only be entitled to the highest salary and allowances payable for the position that they hold.
It’s also worth mentioning that the salary and allowances for a State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) member are controlled and governed by each state individually. (So to avoid confusion, we’re not mentioning it here, but you can check out a list of your State Assemblymen’s remuneration, HERE)
Other allowances and claims
Aside from the monthly salary and allowances for their respective positions, Malaysian MPs are also entitled to a host of other allowances and claims.
(Credit: Holger Link via Unsplash)
These claims, among others, include; meeting allowance, entertainment allowance, special payment allowances, monthly travelling allowances, driver allowances, meal allowances, daily living allowances and other miscellaneous expenses and which you can check out, HERE.
The 2015 pay bump
Malaysia’s 222 MPs and 70 senators received a rather substantial increase to their allowances in 2015.
KUALA LUMPUR 10 OCTOBER 2014. Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak presenting the 2015 Budget at Dewan Rakyat.(Credit: NST)
The pay scheme saw a nearly three-fold hike from the previous rate set back in 2002, to what it is today in the revised Members of Parliament (Remuneration) Act.
Pakatan pay cut
(Credit: Malay Mail)
In 2018, as a measure to reduce the nation’s debt and expenditure, the Pakatan Harapan government announced that all ministers within the Cabinet would be taking a 10% pay cut off their salaries.
Declaring wealth
As of July 2019, Dewan Rakyat passed a special motion to get Malaysian parliamentarians to declare their wealth.
The nation’s MPs are now required to declare their personal assets, and assets belonging to their spouses, children and trustees that include, monthly earnings and all property obtained either domestically or abroad to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
(Credit: Malay Mail)
The move was made essentially to create better transparency within the government as well as to reach the overall goal of creating a corruption-free country.
The full list is published by MACC on their official website. You may check out the full list HERE.

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Kedah’s Gunung Pulai Is A Prehistoric Wonder That’s Now Under Threat

Malaysia is abundant in majestic landscapes and unique biodiversity.
One such place of wonder is the towering peak of Gunung Pulai in Kedah.
TRP takes a brief look at what makes this one mountain so special and why, perhaps, we should be paying more attention to it.
The majestic mountain
Gunung Pulai is a 600 meter-tall mountain situated in the district of Baling, Kedah.
Rising from the earth some 450 million years ago, the mountain is credited to be one of the oldest formations of its kind in the country.
It stands opposite of 2 other tall rock formations, Gunung Baling and Gunung Besar, that together make up what some call the â€œBaling Mountain Rangeâ€.
Gunung Pulai also hosts several subterranean cave systems that are filled with magnificent stalactites and stalagmites formations that litter its ceiling and floor.
Limestone stalagmite formation within the caves of Gunung Pulai.(Credit: Facebook/Jabatan Warisan Negara)
A cache of remains and artefacts that date back to ancient times were also discovered in the caves of Gunung Pulai.
Locals have been frequenting the mountain to take advantage of its rich biodiversity, harvesting guano and birds nest from the mountain’s many caves as well as gathering rare plants and herbs at the foot of the tall mountain.
The mountain also recently became a popular escape spot for thrill-seekers looking to conquer the mountainâ€™s peak, explore its deep caverns and take in the lush greenery of its surrounding forests.
The view overlooking Baling from on top of the mountain.(Credit: In A Nutshell)
Ancient discoveries
Discoveries made in Gunung Pulai and its surrounding areas highlight the significance that the mountain has towards the country and its historical heritage.
Several expeditions in the area have uncovered numerous pre-historic artefacts and relics tracing back through different periods in the geological time scale.
The very first amazing discovery was made by H.D. Collings, the Assistant Curator of the Raffles Museum in Singapore during the 1930’s.
Among the artefacts excavated at the mountain.(Credit: The Star)
Collingsâ€™s expedition team managed to dig up a number of priceless wooden and stone tools, pottery, and traces of leftover meals from the Neolithic and Epipaleolithic age (between 10,000 to 20,000 BC).
Recent excavations of the area conducted by the National Heritage Department in 2019 unearthed even more spectacular finds.
Research teams stumbled upon over 100 pieces of ancient artefacts consisting of pre-historic tools, pottery fragments and the shell remains of river snails, or river limpets, that are around 17,000-years-old.
Research team surveying the caves around the mountain.(Credit: Facebook/Jabatan Warisan Negara)
The discovery makes the area around Gunung Pulai a site for one of the oldest and earliest human settlements in the country and provides clues to how these prehistoric people might have lived.
Myth and legend
As with many other of Malaysiaâ€™s majestic mountains, Gunung Pulai and its surrounding caves are also known for its legends, mysticism and supernatural happenings.
Locals tell of stories of beautiful and mysterious maidens living on top of the mountain.
These â€œOrang Bunianâ€, as the locals believe them to be, would greet and charm those who set foot on the mountain, showering them with gifts and offering them food.
The Orang Bunian are supernatural beings prominent in Malaysian folklore.(Credit: Soya Lemon)
There are even tales of a hidden bounty of pirate treasure buried somewhere deep within the mountain which no one has managed to find till this day.
Under threat?
As the country continues on the path to becoming a developed nation, conflicts would arise on whether we should preserve or exploit the various resources that are available within our borders.
An online petition to save Gunung Pulai.(Credit: Change)
Locals along with varying agencies have been pushing a movement to save the mountain from being tainted and possibly destroyed by mining and quarrying activities that were greenlit by the Kedah state government even though the area has been labelled as a protected geo-heritage site.
Image of development around the mountain.(Credit: Winter Chew/Google)
Reportedly the mining project would bring great financial benefits to the state of Kedah, which could eventually trickle down to its citizens.

Malaysia’s riches encompass more than just what we can harvest and extract from the earth beneath our feet. Maybe we need to take some time to think about what beauty and wonder we want to leave untouched for future generations.
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Overturned Lorry Carrying Metal Rods In Kelantan Killed A Woman, Injured A Baby And 4 Others

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A lorry carrying metal rods that overturned at Jalan Kamunting in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, today morning killed a woman and injured a baby and four others.

It’s believed that the lorry sped up at the corner of the traffic light and that caused the large vehicle to fall sideways.

Harian Metro reported that the metal rods from the overturned lorry landed on a few vehicles – an SUV, two lorries, three cars, two motorcycles and 21 bicycles.
Pasir Puteh Fire and Rescue Station chief Azhar Elmi Mustofar said 13 firefighters from the Pasir Puteh and Tok Bali fire and rescue stations rushed over to the scene to help the victims.

According to mstar, the deceased was a woman in her 30s who was riding a motorcycle while her 10-year-old son lost his right leg. The other three victims were lightly injured.
All victims were sent to the Tengku Anis Hospital in Pasir Puteh for treatment.
Pictures shared on social media showed some victims trapped under the metal rods with some members of the public trying to get them out.
The cleaning-up work of the accident site was completed at 11am on the same day, Bernama reported.

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Local Fossil Hunter Shares Her Experience As A Palaeontologist In Malaysia

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When you were younger, were you one of those kids who were fascinated with the existence of dinosaurs and the idea of dusting bits of earth to uncover the greatest discovery of fossils of our time?

I can bet that for many, that dream had to be tucked away as we grew up and decided to pursue other career avenues. But, did you know that it’s not impossible to do this kind of work in Malaysia?
Palaeontology is the study of prehistoric species, mostly ones that are extinct. It focuses primarily on fossil data, using a variety of physical, chemical and biological techniques to analyse them.
Recently, Twitter user @tlyadeen shared how she pursued her interests and became an actual palaeontologist in Malaysia, as well as how she now spends her time looking for fossils in Malaysia.

https://twitter.com/tlyadeen/status/1303345776534286337

According to @tlyadeen, for those interested in pursuing palaeontology as a career, Malaysia doesn’t have a specific course you can take at the degree level.
However, palaeontology is a subfield of geology. This means that those taking geology courses at the degree level will end up studying palaeontology as a subject.
Local public universities that offer geology-related courses are Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK).
If you’re interested in studying Geology at a private university, we found a geology-related course offered at Curtin University, as well.
Eh lupa nk bagitau universiti yg offer geology related course for bachelor. Biasalah org tua buat thread 😂😅🤣. So adik2 boleh ke UKM, UM, UMS ataupun UMK. Kalau UMK, Dr @nursufiah_s lah ajar paleontology nanti. UTP offers Petroleum Geoscience course. Boleh tnya En. @appa_apar— MLR 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@tlyadeen) September 8, 2020
Fossil discovered by @tlyadeen. (Credit: Twitter)
For @tlyadeen, her bachelor degree in Geology is from UKM. During her final year, she opted to major in Petroleum Geology, and took on micropalaeontology as an additional subject.
Micropalaeontology is the branch of palaeontology that studies microfossils, or fossils that require the use of a microscope to see the organism, its morphology and its characteristic details.
After graduating, she worked as a research assistant before applying to complete her master’s degree. Luckily for @tlyadeen, Petronas sponsored her postgraduate studies.
What’s more, @tlyadeen managed to secure an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the National History Museum in London. This has allowed her to spend the last three years searching for microfossils in Langkawi, Kedah and Perlis.
A memorandum of understanding is a document that expresses the agreement between multiple parties, in this case, a university with a museum. This enables @tlyadeen to work with the museum and coordinate efforts in making new discoveries useful to both institutions.
To find fossil isn't easy. 😂 Moreover, dinos. First, we must look for certain types of rocks : sedimentary rocks. Batu pasir, batu kapur, batu lumpur ataupun rijang, batu kaya silika. Fosil dlm batu2 ini juga berbeza krn berbeza sekitaran pengendapan dan usia. pic.twitter.com/tJCmrCN6rw— MLR 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@tlyadeen) September 8, 2020
So, why is @tlyadeen’s work useful and fascinating? Well, studying fossils provides significant information on determining the age and different types of sediment deposits located in a specific area.
Determining the ages of fossils is an important step in mapping out how life evolved across geologic time.
Also, she gets to travel A LOT.
Sambil buat pemetaan, kita menyelam dalam sungai. 🤭 pic.twitter.com/jjSx9e7EXg— MLR 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@tlyadeen) August 30, 2020
@tlyadeen’s specific area of work is biostratigraphy. This study enables scientists to match rocks with particular fossils to other rocks with those fossils to determine its age.
She shares that she’s practised hunting for fossils as a biostratigrapher in the oil and gas industry before, adding that fossils are a good source of information in searching for layers of rock containing petroleum and gas.
In terms of the working industry, @tlyadeen acknowledges that there aren’t as many work opportunities in this field locally, as there are in other countries. But, graduates get by working in academia, research, and in the oil and gas industry.
For her, searching for fossils is less about the money and more about pursuing her interests and passion.
Check out @tlyadeen’s full thread on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/tlyadeen/status/1303345776534286337

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RM150 e-Pemula Credit Only Usable For Offline Payments Shocks Youth; But There’s A Hack

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Today is the first day to register and receive RM150 credits from the government under the e-Pemula scheme in an effort to transition the youth to cashless payments.

This RM150 credit is available to all full-time students or youth aged 18 to 20 via BigPay, GrabPay, ShopeePay and Touch ‘n Go eWallet.
Additionally, each platform will have their own incentives, vouchers, and discounts when you claim the credit via the respective platforms.
Not all is good news
However, terms and conditions apply for the usage of the e-Pemula credits, and it is restricted to use at physical, offline-stores only.
This includes ShopeePay, as these youth found out when they claimed their RM150 via the e-commerce platform.
While most assumed that having the e-Pemula credits in their ShopeePay wallet, it turns out that the credits are also only avilable for offline payments, not the e-commerce platform.
This means that you can use ShopeePay like a regular ewallet at physical stores, but you cannot use it to buy items from Shopee itself.
What you CAN DO & CAN’T DO for ePemula on ShopeePayCan Do :– Spent on offline payments which is on offline store such as Eco Shop, Tealive, KFC and more.Can’t Do:– Buy anything INSIDE Shopee– Cash Out pic.twitter.com/tglHfIAtYv— zuℓ ʚɞ (@mzhbs_) April 11, 2022
When ePemula …Congrats ur 150 it only can use forwill be credited offline purchase pic.twitter.com/EPevkMWV4y— xᴍ (@potatoesxm) April 11, 2022
you know that shoppee is an online shopping app and this epemula can be used for offline purposes only. then why bother partnering up with shoppee in the first place? :/— trace. (@melonogy) April 11, 2022
The Youth Find A Way Anyway
With all the ingenuity of the generation who grew up with technology, the youth quickly found a way to bypass the restrictions.
Twitter user Zefel introduced a way for the youth to spend their credit without the offline restrictions, by essentially setting up a QR code that pays yourself as if you are a physical store. That way, the credit gets transfered to the linked bank account and the RM150 is free of any restrictions of the platforms.
Okay aku tengok ramai tengah complain pasal ePemula takleh guna untuk online payment. Ada yang bagi suggestion pergi 7E beli topup shopee or whatever but meh sini aku ajar cara lagi senang takpayah keluar rumah. Refer thread dekat bawah 👇🏻— Zefel (@Zaiful_edi) April 11, 2022
The process is a little lengthy, but other users in the comments have agreed that this method works and they are able to use the RM150 credit for online payments or other purchases after.
An Insincere Execution
Still, many youth are complaining about the unneccessary restrictions on the credits this time, finding it a deliberate inconvenience.
Many demand to know the reasoning behind the restrictions, especially since this credit is targeted at youth and full-time students who may not have easy access to transportation and rely on online shopping.
What’s the reason for not allowing us to use our ePemula money for online purchases? Everything can be done online now anyways. Personally, as a student, I don’t exactly have the time to go out that much so I normally resort to buying the stuff I need online.— cleo is manifesting (@eyocleo) April 11, 2022
for those people who decided to make this rule for ePemula are so inconsiderate. some people who are staying at college which aren’t allowed to go out due to the pandemic can’t even use the money?? and how bout those students who stayed at rural areas?— bluuv (@bluuvbery) April 11, 2022
Dear government, if you don't want to give us money then just don't. What's with this epemula that can't be used online? What's even the point 🤡. Do you think that every shop have e-wallet payment? Kalau student Kat area kampung tu ingat diorang ada ke?— yune (@sol_eric00) April 11, 2022
ePemula can only be used offline in stores. Matriculation students are literally trapped in campus like what r we supposed to spend it on???— 翔 🏴 (@hadeyri) April 11, 2022
The e-Pemula credits are still available to be claimed until 1 June 2022 and are valid until 10 June 2022.
Still, it’s best to check the terms and conditions of each ewallet platform before you make the claim.

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MOT Sets RM300 Maximum One-Way Airfare Ticket Price For Kaamatan Festival And Gawai Day

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Rejoice Malaysians as Anthony Loke has done it again!

In a statement shared on the Ministry of Transport’s (MOT) official Facebook page, Minister Antony Loke noted that Putrajaya has set a maximum one-way airfare of RM300 for the Kaamatan Festival and Gawai Day, not including taxes and fees.
As of 17 May 2023, Loke pointed out that a total of 17,708 tickets were still available for flights between Peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak.
He also added that the Cabinet had agreed for the government to implement flight ticket subsidies in conjunction with the Kaamatan Festival on 30 May and Gawai Day on 1 June.
Additionally, Loke noted that MOT has negotiated with airlines for a pilot program as well.
Loke said the purchase involves three days before and after the celebration dates of both festivals.

The government had purchased all tickets, and asked airlines to sell them back to the public at a maximum of RM300 or at the original price (if below RM300).
Transport Minister Anthony Loke
Adding on, Loke noted that the Ministry, together with Batik Air, will also provide a special charter flight which will fly once daily along the Johor Bahru-Sibu route, depending on demand.
Anthony said this is because tickets for that route 3 days before Gawai Day had been sold out.
The fixed pricing will begin from 12.01am, on May 20.
Are you taking this opportunity to fly back to the East this time around?

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