MARA President Suggests Creating Paid MRSM For Bumi Elites

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Newly-appointed MARA chairman Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has suggested MARA Corp look into creating a Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) for the Bumiputera elites.

Based on his Facebook post, it’s believed the idea was proposed as a way for MARA to expand its investment and business opportunities.
Asyraf claimed that some parties have suggested the idea of a paid MRSM targeted at the elites and high-earners in society.
He also said parents from this segment of society have shown interest to send their children to MRSM although they could afford to send their children to study in elite private schools abroad.
Asyraf said these parents are willing to do so because MRSM has been proven to be a brand known for its unique and high-quality education.
However, he emphasised that the paid MRSM system should never be compromised in terms of its philosophy, orientation, and culture of education, including the Ulul Albab curriculum so that the quality and consistency of delivery are maintained.

According to Free Malaysia Today, then Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob suggested building paid MRSMs in 2016.
Ismail claimed he received lots of requests from high-earning parents who wanted to send their children to MRSM.
However, in 2018, the Pakatan Harapan government decided not to proceed with the proposal as it was seen as moving away from the original goal.
Netizen’s reactions regarding the idea of a paid MRSM for the elites were split. Some of them believe the “profits” could be re-invested to improve and maintain the other MRSM schools.
A netizen said it might encourage the rich and poor students to mingle, claiming that it’s not a possible situation in private schools.
Another person was amenable to the idea of elite MRSM but added that the fees must be on par with the school’s infrastructure. They also said the students must still meet the academic requirement to qualify as paid MRSM students.
Meanwhile, a netizen said the elite MRSM fees must match the private school fees to discourage these parents from sending their children to elite MRSM.
On the other hand, others pointed out that having an elite MRSM defeats the purpose of having MRSM in the first place since they’re all essentially the same as private and international schools.
Having a paid MRSM just for the elite society also furthers the gap between the rich and the poor.
MRSM was created by Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) for bright Bumiputera students from local schools with underprivileged students given the priority to join MRSM schools.
i think this is actually not a bad idea? it can be applied mainly for the upper bracket of M40 and lower bracket of T20, considering our current income group definitions (tho i believe it needs to be updated). anyway, with this implementation mara can get more cash inflow and— https://t.co/hXpSETbCRA— suhaila🧣 (@suhailayunuss) March 21, 2023
Elok dibahaskan lebih lanjut. Secara positifnya sy melihat akan ada pergaulan antara generasi anak melayu kaya dgn anak melayu marhean. Melayu bandar dan melayu kampung. Pengalaman pergaulan ni tak akan dpt kat sekolah swasta— LX IX (@Lord_MoSBY) March 20, 2023
This just doesn’t sit well with me.Idk, the educational gap between social classes besar sebenarnya.Sekolah harian can also be performing schools, what?A bunch of excellent, intelligent & successful adults I know are from sekolah harian. https://t.co/uynS9oX29G— Maisarah Radhi (@maimaimai95) March 21, 2023
@drasyrafwajdi nama pon maktab sains MARA. Tahu tak mara ni ditubuhkan atas dasar apa. Kenapa nak wujudkan golongan berbayar dan golongan tak berbayar dalam mara. Nak wujudkan jurang besar antara pelajar ke? “Mak bapak aku bayar kat skolah ni” waduh— ラデン (@radinmikah) March 20, 2023
Cadangan yang tidak bernas! pic.twitter.com/l1NkeEFZTp— شيدا محمد (@MSMYLFT) March 21, 2023
not a bad idea but fees cant be too expensive cos not on par with the infrastructure in mrsm. copy model KYS or KYUEM. org kaya kalau nk masuk pun kena ada min requirement academic kalau tak dia dh tak jadi elite institution— . (@GrlFrgl) March 21, 2023
Boleh, tapi bayaran yuran tu biar sama mcm dia bayar sekolah private. Tindakan ni akan menyebabkan diorang taknak hantar ke mrsm dan secara halus utk tak bagi diorang masuk.— Amirdukes 🇲🇾 (@AmirDukes) March 20, 2023
I rasa wujudkan mrsm berbayar utk golongan elit akan mewujudkan gap antara pelajar. Mrsm tu utk pelajar with brain.bukan utk anak orang kaya. Golongan elit ni lebih drp mampu nak provide good education for their children. Biar la mrsm tu kekal utk golongan yg layak.— 🐝 (@bElleeeya) March 21, 2023
Buat apalah buat cadangan yang tak berfaedah. MRSM adalah khusus untuk B40 dan bahagian bawahan M40. Golongan pendapatan tinggi hanya berminat dengan program MRSM Bitara dan Ulul Albab. Dkt luar banyak sekolah swasta yang menyediakan seperti ini.— Ahmad Frost (@Ferozan2573) March 21, 2023

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‘Coke Tanpa Kalori’ Is Being Discontinued & Replaced In Malaysia

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Listen up, Coke drinkers: Coca-Cola Tanpa Kalori will be no more in Malaysia. (The Coke Klasik drinkers are now probably looking at each other smugly.)

But Malaysians who are watching their diet or concerned about their health need not worry– you will still have a healthier alternative to Coca-Cola Klasik! Just because Coca-Cola Tanpa Kalori is being retired doesn’t mean that you will no longer get to taste the bubbly joy of Coke.
Tanpa Kalori will be replaced by Zero Sugar
There will be a new alternative to Coca-Cola Tanpa Kalori, which is the new Coca-Cola Zero Sugar. It comes with a brand new simplified packaging as well (which will be rolled out to other drinks eventually).
The new packaging also asks you to recycle responsibly.(Credit: TRP)
It boasts a taste “as close to Coca-Cola Klasik as possible” but with zero sugar and zero calories.
The new Zero Sugar is aimed at the existing Coca-Colat Tanpa Kalori fan base, but also geared to consumers of the Coca-Cola Klasik, who may never have truly considered anything else but the original.
The new Zero Sugar packaging is a lot more sleek-looking and easier to identify.(Credit: TRP)
The brand is asking consumers to give it a shot, whether you’re staunchly team Klasik-is-best or team healthier-is-better. In fact, they’re literally asking people “What if the new Coke Zero Sugar is the ‘Best Coke Ever’?”
Why not try a sip and see if the Zero Sugar truly is the ‘Best Coke Ever’? Can it dethrone the Klasik? Give it a try and then let Coca-Cola know if you think it truly is the best.
How good is the Zero Sugar? Try it to find out.(Credit: TRP)
The Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is now available wherever Coca-Cola is sold.

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Abang Grab Who Saved Kitten From Busy Road Gets Rewarded

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Remember the kind-hearted GrabFood rider who stopped in the middle of the road to help a poor little kitten get out of danger?

Well, Grab Malaysia has successfully found the hero.
The TikTok caption from Grab Malaysia read:
We found our Abang Grab. According to our Abang Grab, he made a u-turn and waited with the kitten to see if someone would bring it home. He ended up bringing the kitten to a residential area nearby and made sure it was safe to let the kitten on its own before resuming his delivery.Grab Malaysia
In the TikTok video, the rider named Muthoo, shared that while he had not adopted the kitten, he had placed it in a safe spot at a nearby residential area.

https://www.tiktok.com/@grabmy/video/7220366395211517190

I did not bring the kitten back home actually. Instead I made sure to place it in a safer environment.GrabFood Rider Muthoo
He also scored not just the hearts of millions of Malaysians but also goodies from Grab Malaysia as a token of appreciation for his kind deed.
A week ago, the original video posted by TikTok user @aleisapereira4 went viral after it showed a GrabFood rider rescuing a little orange and white furball which had other plans when it crawled from underneath the fence back to the Grab rider.
READ MORE: Abang Grab Saves Kitten From Busy Road But Furball Won’t Let Him Leave

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Former Civil Servant Alleges Discrimination, Many Qualified Non-Malays Do Not Get The Jobs They Want

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A senior government retiree urges the government to prove that they hire on merit.

Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, who held important posts in the government, including deputy secretary-general of the Finance Ministry, said the government needs to provide a breakdown of the positions.
Navaratnam, an outspoken critic of Malaysian politics and society, was quoted by FMT as saying that these figures are too general and must be made public.
He was commenting on the statement of the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public Service (Cuepacs), which rejected the claim of Seputeh MP Teresa Kok.
No Discrimination, Said Cuepacs
Cuepacs president, Datuk Adnan Mat, said the accusation by Kok is baseless.
He insisted that a person’s race had never been a determining factor in hiring or promotion of civil servants.
Adnan said participation in public service is dependent on the will, interests and inclinations of the individual.
The response from non-Bumiputera in public service is seen as lacking because civil service have a lower salary compared to working in the private sector or doing business.Cuepacs president, Datuk Adnan Mat, on why non-Malays are not interested in civil service.

Kok is reported to have said that the civil service has now been dominated by Malays since the introduction of the New Basic Economy in 1970 and that national factors should not be the determining factor in hiring or upgrading lay officials.
She made the comment after Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Duties), Datuk Dr. Abdul Latiff Ahmad revealed that approximately 90% of the 1.2 million civil servants are Bumiputeras.
Latiff said that the recruitment and promotion of civil servants are based on merit.
The civil service is good for the mind dead non malay malaysia who main preoccupation eat work shit sleep and die . It's not for the progressive who want better https://t.co/Z7O2zNflIX— Micheal Yi Biowecter Petrochemical (@MichealYi8) April 23, 2021
By The Malays, For The Malays?
Former Umno MP, Tawfik Ismail Tun Dr. Ismail, said there is no incentive for non-Malays to join the public service if there is no prospect for career advancement.
He said the reason it is centered on Malays in the service is the patronage policy practised by the government.
He also claimed that Islamization in the country, which he said happened when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim were prime minister and deputy prime minister, had “scared” non-Muslims from going into public service.
Will Penny Wong be able to be Foreign Minister of Malaysia if she had not emigrated to Australia and given up her citizenship for Australian nationality in 2001? https://t.co/czdEqEOTU2 pic.twitter.com/i0NZCnvvcX— Lim Kit Siang (@limkitsiang) June 30, 2022
Meanwhile, the former chief secretary of the Treasury, Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim was quoted as saying the government needs to announce a policy that provides equal opportunities in all branches of the public service, regardless of race and religion.
This will attract more graduates from leading universities and non-Malays to join the administrative, technical and professional branches.Former chief secretary of the Treasury, Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim, on equal opportunities for all.
I've seen Non Malays in the civil service, mostly "if i can't beat them might as well join them". Or they tend to click together among the Non-Malays group. Siap ada WhatsApp group sendiri setup by a non malay boss. Sama je last2.— Get Real (@GetReal_La_Bro) August 26, 2021

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New Surcharge For Astro Bill Payment Beginning January 2021 If You Use These Options

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Starting January 2021, if you pay your Astro bills at any retailer, convenience shops, kiosk and e-Wallets.

Based on the FAQs by the broadcast giant, this RM0.50 surcharge is not imposed by Astro but by appointed collection agencies of Razer Merchant Services (RMS) and MobilityOne.
Meanwhile, starting 16 January of next year, e-Pay agencies will charge the same amount for bill payments made at convenience stores, petrol stations, and selected e-Wallets.
Below is the list that will charge you RM0.50:
E-wallets
RMS (Razer/MOL)
Razer Pay
ATX
BoostGoPayzKelantanPayPahangGoTapayGoPayMerchantTradeMoneyToneGroupElinkingMpayMcashother various smaller wallets.
e-Pay
Touch n Go (TnG)Grab PayShopeeLazada
Credit: Malay Mail
Retailers
RMS (Razer/ MOL)
99 Speedmart
ATX
RedONEShopMobile MoneyMypospayRuncit Hero (telecommunication shops), Parcel Hub (courier shops), Kiosks
Mobility One
Kedai D’martTM PointPasaraya Sakanvarious sundry shops
e-Pay
Petrol stations (Petronas, Shell, BHP, Caltex)Family MartEcon SaveMydinGuardianWatsonMy NewsGiantTesco
If you don’t want to pay that extra RM0.50, you can pay using their self-service methods such as Astro Quick Pay or via online banking but do note that if you pay at Astro’s customer service centre kiosk, you will still have to pay the surcharge.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article wrongly stated that 7 Eleven would impose the surcharge. We apologise for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.

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Remains Of Batang Kali Landslide Victim Found Hugging Beloved Dog

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The body of an adult male was found yesterday morning at the Father’s Organic Farm, bringing the Batang Kali landslide death toll to 26 victims.

The Fire and Rescue Department said the victim was found hugging one of his dogs under the rubble. They also found the remains of another dog not far from the victim’s body, which was believed to be his too.
According to The Star, Hafisham Mohd Noor, the Selangor Fire & Rescue Department Assistant Operations Director said that the man probably brought his three pet dogs with him to Sector A campsite (Hilltop).
His body was found in Sector B (Farmview), most likely carried by the landslide’s current. The remains of his third dog have yet to be found but they will continue to search for it.
The 26th victim was found not long after the 25th victim (Tuesday night) was found. The 25th victim, a young girl believed to be between five and seven years old was found in Sector C (Riverside), at a 17-meter depth.
The updated summary of the Batang Kali victims as of Wednesday morning is as follows:
Total victims: 94Survivors: 61Death toll: 26 Missing victims: 7Summary of the death toll: 5 male (adult), 13 female (adult), 5 male (child), 3 female (child).

READ MORE: Search For Nine Remaining Batang Kali Landslide Victims Continues, Police Calls Operator, School To Help With Investigations
READ MORE: Father’s Organic Farm Operator Takes Responsibility Although Landslide Didn’t Occur On Their Land

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GE15: Kelantan, Johor Declare 20 November Public Holiday

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The Kelantan state government has declared an additional public holiday this Sunday 20 November.

In a statement, Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob said the state government in a meeting today agreed to declare 18 and 19 November as public holidays, in line with the caretaker prime minister’s announcement that the two dates were declared as special holidays in conjunction with the 15th General Election (GE15) this Saturday.
However, taking into consideration that Fridays and Saturdays are already weekend offdays for Kelantan, the state agreed to declare an additional public holiday on Sunday.
This was in line with the State Services Circular Number 7 1996.
“The declaration of this public holiday is to facilitate and give the opportunity to the people, especially those working in Kelantan to vote or return to their areas to vote in GE15 on Saturday 19 November, 2022,” Ahmad said.
Also announcing 20 November as a public holiday is Johor. Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the declaration was made following consent of Johor Sultan, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar to replace the Friday public holiday with Sunday.
This, as Johor also observes Fridays and Saturdays as weekend offdays.

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IKEA Cheras Reports Covid-19 Case, Will Be Closed Today

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A routine test of staff working at the Cheras IKEA store has revealed Covid-19 positive cases.

In an announcement, IKEA confirmed that their security guards tested positive. These guards last worked at IKEA Cheras on 23 January 2021 (Saturday). All security guards are now currently in self-quarantine.
Additionally, IKEA Cheras will be closed today (25 January 2021) as a precaution and to undergo complete sanitisation and full contact tracing according to the Ministry of Health’s SOPs.
Those who have visited IKEA Cheras on Saturday are advised to self-quarantine as a pre-caution.

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Tips And Advice By The Late Sudirman To SPM Graduates Are Still Relevant

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Recently, on 16 June, the SPM results were announced for all students throughout Malaysia who sat for the examination last year.

Undoubtedly, this year the students are facing various challengesdifferent from before due to the pandemic that hit the world.
The average social media is filled with congratulations, words of encouragement, advice, and tips for those about to embark on a new journey out there.
There are many options for SPM graduates; some are ‘random’ and do not know how to determine their direction.
READ MORE: Ain Husniza Scores Great Results In SPM And Proves Naysayers Wrong
Meanwhile, a post with timely advice for SPM graduates on social media attracted attention.
It was a handwritten letter by the late Sudirman Hj Arshad, a legendary national performer in the past.
Tips that the late Sudirman once shared with one of the SPM graduate fans, Mohd Azhar Md Isa, seem to be still relevant with good advice.
Tips by Sudirman. (Mohd Azhar Md Isa via Facebook Page Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad)
You Don’t Need To Be A Lawyer Or Doctor To Do Well In Life
The letter was written as follows:
Assalamualaikum Adik Azhar,
Hope Azhar is healthy.
Abang congratulates Azhar for passing SPM. But Azhar’s journey is still far away, and Azhar must be even more aggressive for the times to come.
Some people are smart with theory and can answer exam questions well; some are skilled with physical work (hand work, mechanics, etc.).
Azhar, you certainly know your own abilities. Lessons or knowledge can be gained anywhere, but more important is how we use that knowledge for self-improvement.
The goal is that everyone wants to be prosperous or happy. Carpenters, electricians, and mechanics can be that too if they know how to run their business.
The same goes for Abang. He can be a lawyer, but Abang is happier to be a singer and skilled in this field. Tomorrow can still be a lawyer.
In this world, we will succeed if we do what we are skilled and clever and can do.
In addition, Sudirman also suggested that students choose a route that can offer higher opportunities to further their studies at university.
He also advised them to draw a comparison of the options available at the time.
Sudirman graduated from the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. (Pix: Facebook)
Malaysia’s Singing Ambassador To The World
The name of Datuk Sudirman Arshad has always been a legend in our country.
Songs such as ‘Chow Kit Road’, ‘Warisan’ and ‘Salam Terakhir’ are still sung by people.
His melodious voice also echoes on the radio, especially during Aidilfitri with the famous song ‘Balik Kampung.’
However, to what extent do we know Sudirman?
Born on 25 May 1954 in Pahang.The name Sudirman was inspired by the name of a hero from Indonesia, Soedirman.The youngest of 6 siblings, since childhood, he was very active in singing and was involved in theatre performances and school choirs.A law graduate from the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya. Recognized as a lawyer in 1984.Became famous as Johan Bintang RTM in 1976.The most memorable moment was of course when he held a free concert at Jalan Chow Kit. It was recognised in the Malaysia Book of Records and was attended by over a hundred thousand visitors.The song ‘One Thousand Million Smiles’ was recorded as a ‘single’ and marketed in Europe. The process took place at the Abbey Road studio, where albums were recorded for influential singers such as The Beatles.Died on 22 February 1992, at 4 am at the age of 37 years due to pneumonia. He was buried in Temerloh, Pahang.

His success continued to the international stage when he won the Asian Popular Music Awards in 1989 at the Royal Albert Hall, London where he sang the hit song “A Thousand Million Smiles.”
Now, even after 27 years of his leaving us, Sudirman’s unique voice is still appreciated and admired well among his contemporaries, even the younger generation.

In 2019, Google even commemorated Sudirman’s birthday with a Doodle.
<The Legend>Sudirman Arshad pic.twitter.com/ielArxmyoJ— Azlan (@AzlanMnoah) May 25, 2019
Apart from being an idol in the local music industry, Sudirman’s success is also on the charts in Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia.
His fame and success did not change his nature of being known as friendly and humble among his fans.

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GE15: Negeri Sembilan Declares 18 November Public Holiday After Selangor

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The Negeri Sembilan state legislative assembly which convened today approved a public holiday for the state this 18 November.

The public holiday was declared in light of the 15th General Election (GE15) on 19 November.
In a statement issued by the state secretary Datuk Razali Ab Malik, he said the public holiday was to encourage the people in Negeri Sembilan to exercise their duty to vote the following day.
Earlier, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced a public holiday in the state this 18 November.
There is no update yet if the federal government plans to declare a nationwide public holiday.

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Johor Wants To Build An Air-Conditioned Walkway Along The Malaysia-Singapore Causeway

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Johor wants to build a 350m long air-conditioned walkway that will stretch along its side of the Malaysia-Singapore Causeway and end at the border with Singapore.

According to Johor Public Works, infrastructure and transport Committee chairman Mohd Solihan Badri, the project is expected to cost RM30 million and the Johor state government has reportedly already asked the federal government for funding.
Initially, the amount requested earlier this year for the project was RM15 million. However, since then they have redesigned the walkway with escalators and air-conditioning. This caused the fund required to double in amount.
Mohd Solihan added that several officials from the Singapore Consulate-General in Johor Bahru have expressed their interest in the project and might extend the proposal to their own side of the Causeway.
Mohd Solihan Badri (Credit: The Straits Times)
They asked for the design of the walkway so that they can submit a proposal to their government to extend the walkway.Mohd Solihan Badri via Channel News Asia
Though he clarified that he doesn’t know how long their walkway will be.
Before the movement control order (MCO) was implemented in March 2020, hundreds of pedestrians crossed the Malaysia-Singapore Causeway on a daily basis.
However, Mohd Solihan added that although no action has been taken by authorities, pedestrians are actually prohibited from travelling along the Causeway on foot.

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More Mâ€™sian women are getting heart attacks; hereâ€™s what you need to know

It doesn’t seem good for females out there.
Recently, our deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said there’s anincrease of women patients over the years.
She said it has increased from 20% in 2014 to 22% in 2017.

Women deserve special attention in this disease. Traditionally we have associated heart disease affecting more men than women.
 deputy prime minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Malay Mail

Heart disease is a condition that affects both men and women, so take note if you experience any of these symptoms:

Pressure, tightness, pain, or a squeezing or aching sensation in your chest or arms that may spread to your neck, jaw or back
Nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain
Shortness of breath
Cold sweat
Fatigue
Lightheadedness or sudden dizziness

It’s always best to consult healthcare professionals if you’re experiencing any of the symptoms.
Picture Credit : Freepik
There are also a few preventive measures that you can do :

Control blood pressure. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. It’s important to get your blood pressure checked regularly – at least once a year for most adults.
Keep your cholesterol levels under control. High levels of cholesterol can clog your arteries and raise your risk of coronary artery disease and heart attack.
Stay healthy. Being overweight or having obesity can increase your risk for heart disease.
Eating healthy. Try to limit saturated fats, foods high in sodium, and added sugars. Eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, and whole grains.

Even though we can look up for the symptoms online, be sure to talk to your doctors to know for certain.
As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure.
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Want To Get Vaccinated? Here’s All You Need To Know About The National Covid-19 Immunisation Program

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin suggested those who refuse to take the Covid-19 vaccine in Malaysia may find themselves restricted and unable to freely move about in public.

According to the New Straits Times, the PM said that some nations would likely set rules for travellers to be vaccinated against coronavirus to protect their local population and explained that those who are not inoculated may be restrained from moving around or travelling.
The requirement would likely be in the form of a (health) passport for visitors to prove that they have been vaccinated as a move to protect the locals… And if you are not vaccinated, there could be a restraint for you to travel and move around.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin via NST.
But when will the vaccine be made available to the public?
The government recently unveiled its guidebook and website to provide information concerning the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The NIP is scheduled to begin distributing Covid-19 inoculations to the public starting 26 February 2021.
(NIP)
The Prime Minister himself will be the first person to receive the vaccine along with healthcare frontliners.
The vaccine will be distributed to denizens free of charge – including foreigners – and will be given out in three phases;
Phase 1
Inoculations are scheduled to be given to 500,000 people from two main groups between February and April;
Group 1 – Medical frontliners in the public and private sector.Group 2 – Essential services frontliners and security personnel (police officers and such)
Phase 2
Vaccinations to be given out to 9.4 million people from two groups between April and August;
Group 1 – All remaining healthcare and essential services personnel.Group 2 – Senior citizens aged 60 and above, and high-risk individuals with chronic illnesses and persons with disabilities (OKU).
Phase 3
The final phase of the NIP will involve inoculating the rest of Malaysia or more than 13.7 million people.
Vaccinations will be given to citizens and non-citizens aged 18 and above with priority given to residents in Covid-19 red and yellow zones before moving on to people living in green zones.
Children below the age of 18 will not be given the vaccine, and it isn’t mandatory for everyone to be inoculated.
(JKJAVMY/Twitter)
How do I get vaccinated?
Malaysians will be receiving five different variations of the Covid-19 vaccine;
Pfizer-Biontech (2 doses)AstraZeneca (2 doses)Sinovac (2 doses)CanSinoBio (1 dose)Sputnik V (2 doses)
The public must register themselves in order to get the vaccine. Registrations will be open beginning 1 March via;
The MySejahtera mobile application.The NIC official website, HERE.The NIC public hotline – 1800-888-828Walk-in registration at public and private healthcare facilities.Public outreach programs in rural areas.
Will there be any side effects from taking the vaccine?
The NIC guidebook explains that mild and temporary side effects are to be expected from the inoculation which include;
Pain, redness and swelling around the injection area.Fatigue.Fever.Headaches.Nausea.Shivers.Joint pains.Swelling of the lymph nodes.Other undetermined symptoms.
The government would also be conducting enhanced surveillance through the MySejahtera app of any adverse event following immunization (AEFI) in the case of other negative symptoms and side effects after taking the vaccine and keep the public informed.
Medical experts would also be able to report any adverse effects that they come across to be evaluated through the system.
For more information please refer to the NIP guidebook and website, HERE.

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PROGRAM IMUNISASI COVID-19 KEBANGSAAN
PM urges Malaysians, non-citizens to register for Covid-19 vaccination [NSTTV]
Malaysia to receive its first batch of vaccines on Sunday


HR Minister: Malaysians Must Change Their Mindset & Accept Any Jobs Available To Survive

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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan believes that Malaysia will be able to overcome unemployment if Malaysians change their mindset to accept any job available.
Speaking to UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on a Facebook live session, Saravanan, who is also MIC deputy president, said that itâ€™s time for Malaysians to accept jobs in the 3D sector (dirty, dangerous, difficult) to put food on the table during this economic downturn.
We have to change the mindset of the rakyat to accept any job, we have enough job opportunities.Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, Human Resources Minister.
Datuk Seri M. Saravanan on a Facebook live session with Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.(Credit: Facebook)
The HR Minister also stressed that Malaysians must be prepared for changes. He explained that there are enough jobs available if 2 million Malaysians lose their jobs as the nation currently has over 2 million foreign workers.
Saravanan added that agencies under the ministry such as the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) and the Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) will provide training to improve the skills of the workers.
Before this, we only allowed foreign workers to take low-skilled jobs. But today we see that theyâ€™ve become skilled workers. Hence these sectors should be taken over by local workers.Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, Human Resources Minister.
At the same time, he lamented over the preference of employers hiring foreign workers in the retail sector and urged that local supermarkets and convenience stores employ locals instead.
As the session drew to an end, Saravanan suggested that Malaysians should also consider seeking employment overseas. He noted that developed countries had a higher basic salary such as Japan, adding that he was in discussions with the Japanese embassy on employment opportunities for Malaysians there.
All Malaysians -across the board- must be prepared to change their mindset and accept these changes. This is not the time to talk about plans and dreams, this is the time to survive.Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, Human Resources Minister.

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Marriages Abroad Are Not Valid, Says Selangor Islamic Religious Council

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Malaysian Muslims who choose to marry abroad, including in Thailand, will not only be fined but will face difficulties if they do not register their marriage status here.
The chairman of the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS), Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, said that couples who marry without the state religious authorities’ permission also face future risks.
When they get married in a foreign country, they will have to pay a fine here, have to go to court and will be fined to register and confirm their marriage.MAIS chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof on JAIS not recognising marriage even though it may be religiously valid.
He added that as per the rules and laws of the country, including Selangor, if a couple marries abroad and is not registered at the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS), then the marriage will not be recognised.
Reporters met Abdul Aziz after he handed out aid for flood victims to Terengganu and Kelantan MAIS at Bangunan Sultan Idris Shah in Shah Alam.

Children Pay The Price For Their Parents’ Mistakes
In the meantime, Abdul Aziz said the child of the couple involved would also face difficulties in getting married if their parents did not register their marriage.
For example, if their child wants to get married, we have to check whether the marriage is registered at JAIS, if not, we can’t, we have to go to court to confirm and maybe they need to remarry.MAIS chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof on implications of marriage not registered with JAIS.
He added that it would also affect the couple from passing on their inheritance because the authorities do not recognize the marriage.
Abdul Aziz added that the state’s religious authorities have never cooperated with any party that manages wedding packages abroad with their alleged permission.
READ MORE: Students Criticised For Planning To Marry In Thailand Without Telling Parents

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Getting Your Digital Cert In MySejahtera If You’re Vaccinated Abroad

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If you have been vaccinated abroad and are planning to fly home to Malaysia, it’s important to have those important vaccination details recorded in MySejahtera.

Currently, only fully vaccinated individuals are allowed to enter shop premises and dine-in in restaurants.
Having MySejahtera makes going out easy because it records your full vaccinated status and the same app is used to Check-In and Out of places you’ve been.
Getting the digital vaccination certificate in MySejahtera is a straightforward process and it can be all done in the app.
Here’s how to do it:
1. Open ‘Helpdesk’ in MySejahtera app.
2. Click ‘Option N: I have received my vaccination overseas and would like to obtain my digital certificate in MySejahtera.’

3. Enter your vaccination details correctly.
4. Upload a clear image of your vaccination card or document. Your name, identification card number and vaccination details should be legible (can be read).
Please refrain from uploading irrelevant documents and images. In addition, it’s important to double-check to make sure you give the correct details.
If you’re found guilty of providing false information, you can be charged under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
Ikut langkah berikut untuk mendapatkan sijil vaksinasi digital dalam MySejahtera bagi mereka yang mempunyai kad/dokumen vaksinasi luar negara.Pastikan anda memuat naik kad/dokumen vaksinasi luar negara yang lengkap.#ANMS#sihatsepanjanghayat#LindungDiriLindungSemua#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/XoimfOGq88— KKM Portal MyHealth (@MyHEALTHKKM) October 27, 2021

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From Property To Politics: Who Is Hamzah Zainudin?

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Since 10 March 2020, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been Malaysia’s Minister of Home Affairs in Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration.

As Home Minister, Hamzah has an extensive list of responsibilities to the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kementerian Dalam Negeri – KDN) as seen in the infographic below.
(Credit: Kementerian Dalam Negeri – KDN)
From property to politics
Hamzah Zainudin holds a Diploma in Quantity Surveying from the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and began his career as a General Manager with Maju Bangun Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary company of the Perak State Development Corporation from 1980 till 1987.
Hamzah has also served as a member of the Board of Ipoh City Council and Stadium Merdeka Corporation from 1987 to 1993 and 1991 to 1997 respectively.
In 1989, Hamzah ventured into private business and sat on several companies listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (known then as the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange). He held various Chairman and Deputy Chairman duties, including Chairman of FELCRA Berhad, the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority that oversees land management and development of agro land owned by the State and individuals.
Arguably, Hamzah only gained political prominence in 2008 when he was elected to the House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat) and became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Larut in Perak. Previously he was a Senator in Parliament (Dewan Negara) from 2000 – 2006.
Datuk Seri Hamzah bin Zainudin (R) with British High Commissioner to Malaysia (L) H.E. Charles Hay, MVO (Credit: Hamzahzainudin_ / Instagram)
Political Timeline
Under Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government (19 March 2008 – 9 April 2009)
Under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities (10 April 2009 – 15 May 2013)Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs (16 May 2013 – 29 July 2015)Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (29 July 2015 – 10 May 2018)
With politics, come controversies
One of the first times Hamzah was caught in a public hullabaloo was matters of his own personal home affairs.
In 2004, he was asked to pay his first wife Nooraini Rashid RM11.2 million in settlements for allegedly divorcing her to marry a much younger wife. In 2007 however, the Syariah Appeals Court allowed for his appeal to not pay his ex-wife.
In August 2008, former “best friend” and opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, filed a defamation suit against him seeking RM10 million in damages over Hamzah’s allegations that Anwar had harassed his wife in 1998. Hamzah allegedly made the remark when campaigning during the Permatang Pauh by-election in August 2008, which subsequently saw Anwar’s return to parliament after a 10-year absence.
Aside from that, Hamzah has remained relatively low-key until 2019 when he accepted Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s invitation to join the Malaysian United Indigenous Party (BERSATU) by quitting United Malays National Organisation (UMNO).
READ MORE: Who Is Bersatu, Where Did They Come From, And How Did They Get Here?
This debatably was the beginning of his involvement in the ongoing political crisis dubbed the Sheraton Move which eventually led to the appointment of Muhyiddin Yassin as the 8th Prime Minister.  Some critics have even labeled Hamzah as “chief plotter” to the coup.
In April 2021, an audio recording was leaked of Hamzah talking about a reshuffle in the police force. The recording went viral and revealed Hamzah discussing with then Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, to internally transfer staff and discussing his jurisdiction of Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM). Hamzah insisted he had done nothing wrong despite the former IGP’s comment on how a politician’s interference will make operations hard for the PDRM.
READ MORE: 12 Reasons Why Malaysia’s Former IGP Was THE BOSS
Hamzah has also come under fire for targeting migrants, particularly undocumented workers and refugees, although doing so might result in them avoiding the authorities and not getting vaccinated. Australia’s ABC even picked up on the news quoting him saying “We will make sure the prisons are ready” in response to his announcement on Malaysian authorities conducting raids against neighourhoods with undocumented migrants.
Most recently on 15 June, he deemed it was not discriminatory to grant automatic citizenship only for children of Malaysian fathers.  His comment was made in response to a legal action filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 18 December after six Malaysian mothers and family rights group Family Frontiers sought a declaration that Malaysian women married to foreign spouses can automatically get citizenship for their children born overseas. This came after the government refused to budge on allowing the children of these mothers to be eligible for citizenship.
The Covid-19 scare
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By now we know that Covid-19 does not discriminate regardless of race, gender or political standing. In January 2021, Hamzah Zainudin tested positive for Covid-19 and was the third minister in four days to do so in the Muhyiddin Cabinet. Despite recounting it as a painful experience, he has since fully recovered.
More recently, Hamzah has expressed his concern that herd immunity must be achieved in order to make it safe for the public given the Covid-19 pandemic and was mulling the idea of taking legal action against anti-vaxxers.

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Sabahan’s Animated Film About Covid-19 & Racism Shortlisted For US Film Festival Award

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Malaysian animators continue to impress as Sabah-born Soon King Yaw’s animated short about Covid-19 and racism was selected as a finalist for the prestigious KQED Homemade Film Festival.
The Tawau-native’s film, All I Did Was Smile And Say Hello, is a 5-minute documentary from the perspective of Michelle Man, an Asian-American pharmacist, who narrates a racist encounter during the pandemic that shook her to the core.
This powerful tale beat out over 500 submissions to earn a spot in the Top 5 finalists to premiere at the KQED Homemade Film Festival. Guest judge and former president of the San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle, Randy Myers even praised the film as “soulful and poignant” with “first-rate animation.”
Screenshot from All I Did Was Smile And Say Hello.(Credit: KQED/YouTube)
Soon said when he first heard Michelle’s story, he was incredibly moved by how she responded to the discrimination with self-contemplation, love and forgiveness instead of hate or fear.
I wanted to make an art piece with that spirit too, to document her story. This film is not a jab against racism and the fear of this virus, but rather, a gentle reminder that we’re all human, and it’s okay to be scared but we can still  be good to one another.Soon King Yaw, KQED Homemade Film Festival.
Now, Soon had always been a shining talent. His career in filmmaking actually began in 2011 when the talented animator won the Malaysia Top 10 Young Artists Awards and received a full scholarship to study art at The One Academy.
His first documentary, “Something Carved And Real” even won the National Best Picture at Campus MovieFest 2016-2017 Season, and he got the opportunity to represent the organization in the Campus MovieFest showcase at the Cannes Court Métrage 2017.
Soon King Yaw with British actress Naomi Harris at the Campus Movie Fest 2017.(Credit: Soon King Yaw/Facebook)
He was also chosen as a US representative in the Thailand International Destination Film Festival in 2017 and his undergraduate thesis film in his mother-tongue “My Mother, Myself & I” premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Cinequest Film Festival 2019.
Though he is currently based in San Francisco, Soon told News Straits Times that he wants to write and direct a feature film based in Malaysia. His other dream is to make a music video for Yuna.
Show your support to Soon by watching his beautiful film below:

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2 Teens Found Dead In A Toyota Alphard That Was Parked In Cheras Apartment

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On Sunday (29 May), the bodies of two teenagers – a male and a female both aged 19 – were found in a Toyota Alphard at the car park of an apartment building in Bandar Sri Permaisuri, Cheras.

District police chief Idzam Jaafar said they received a call on Sunday around 8.26pm informing them that there were two bodies in the vehicle.
Free Malaysia Today reported that both teens are believed to be friends. According to Berita Harian, the parents of both teens lodged a missing persons report on 23 and 24 May in Klang, Selangor, and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.
One of them is a student in a public university while the other was about to start in a teacher’s college. Both are not residents in the apartment they were found at.
The female was found in front next to the driver’s seat while the male was in the passenger seat behind her.
Idzam said checks on their remains and the surroundings discounted any criminal elements and foul play at the moment.
The remains were taken to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM for post-mortem with the case classified as sudden death.
Investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the police at 03-9284-5050 or 03-9284-5051, or the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115-9999 to assist in the investigation.
Previously, a 28-year-old man was found dead in the driver’s seat of a McLaren 720s outside a nightclub in Pudu, Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 30 May.
Firefighters had to force open the door of the car while police found no traces of injury on the body. The case is also classified as sudden death.
READ MORE: [Watch] Man From Klang Found Dead In A Luxury Car During Broad Daylight

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Jho Low Doesn’t Want To Come Home, Is Hiding In Macau

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Malaysia’s favourite runaway Jho Low is reportedly hiding in Macau under the alleged protection of the Chinese government.

What you need to know: Efforts to bring Jho Low (real name Low Taek Jho) back to Malaysia has been an ongoing ordeal. He is known globally as “the billion dollar whale” for being the mastermind behind the 1MDB financial scandal. Now, he is believed to be hiding in Macau, buying properties using funds siphoned from Malaysian coffers.
Who said what: Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador also raised his concern that the Chinese government is being insincere in the joint operation to extradite Jho Low, leading to the long delayed process. He said that so far, there hasn’t been any convincing responses from the republic.
However, Abdul Hamid also assured that police intelligence has been closely tracking Jho Low’s movements and are aided by several foreign agencies.
Why it matters: 1MDB is one of the largest scandals the country has faced, involving former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who has been charged and found guilty of abuse of power, and the channeling of RM2.67 billion away from the government-back project and into personal bank accounts.
Read more:Report: IGP says Jho Low hiding in Macau, protected by Beijing [Malay Mail][UPDATED] Ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak Found Guilty On All 7 Charges In SRC Trial [TRP]

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To Highlight Malaysian Workers’ Struggles, Activists Hold “Carry the Weight” Silent Protest For Labour Day

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As Labour Day came and went on 1st May, celebrating workers around the world, the plight of Malaysian workers became the highlight at the “Carry the Weight” silent protest at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur.

A protester stood on the sidewalk of the busy shopping area with a pair of weights, balanced on a stick on their backs (like food vendors in olden days). The weights were filled with items symbolising the various economic burdens borne by workers.
Onlookers were invited to ‘Carry the weight’ to relieve the burden of the protester.
Credit: PSM
The event was organised by almost 100 organisations including Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia (PPIM), Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), Aliran Kesedaran Negara (ALIRAN), All Women’s Action Society and Misi Solidariti.
They said the protest was to show Malaysians and the government the financial burdens faced by the workers of Malaysia, especially of the working class in factories, domestic workers, estate workers, and e-hailing and delivery riders/drivers who are “the victims of a corrupt system, poor fiscal planning and the collapsing economy due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.”
The government does not seem to care about the fate of the workers and this action is symbolic of the burdens we bear with our diminishing salaries and buying power in this crippled economy, as the government wastes away our money without parliamentary scrutiny and refuses to meet or dialogue with us on our struggles.“Carry The Weight” Silent Protest organisers.
As such the protest is a call to the government to take the necessary actions, based on the demands of the workers in the May Day Declaration 2021.
May Day Declaration 2021 for Malaysian workers
Credit: PSM
The 1 May 2021 declaration puts forth 15 demands for the welfare of Malaysian workers, which are:
The government must establish an Employment Guarantee SchemeCancel the proclamation of Emergency and restore ParliamentHealthcare right for allGuarantee the rights of migrant workers and stop arrests of migrants and refugeesTrade union rightsStop discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation and HIV status. Guarantee the rights of women workers & the rights of childrenOrang Asli rightsImplement the People’s Housing Scheme at an affordable price, strategic location and convenience. And a moratorium on ejecting tenants during Covid-19 pandemic.The right to farm and food guaranteeControl the price of goodsGuarantee freedom of the media and repeal the anti-false news ordinance, POCA, POTA, SOSMA and the Sedition Act (1948)Student rightsStop the privatization of basic servicesDistribution of wealth and special taxes on MNCsDeclare Climate Emergency
Credit: PSM

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Love Pizza And Cash? Domino’s Latest Contest Senang Menang Is Giving Out Fat Cash Prizes

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Domino’s Pizza, in a new collaboration with Etika, has a total of RM250,000 worth of cash and prizes to give away for pizza lovers.

Their latest contest, called Senang Menang, is aimed to spread joy and uplift spirits with fat cash prizes and pizza meals each week.
For three months, Domino’s will be rewarding a total of 11,880 winners– which is 1,320 each week.

The point of pizza is points
The contest has relatively simple mechanics: collect points by buying Domino’s pizzas, and the higher your points, the higher your chances of winning.
RM500 cash prizes will be awarded to 20 winners with the highest accumulated points each week. Then, 300 subsequent winners will take home regular-sized Domino’s pizzas, while another 1,000 subsequent winners will win a 1.5L bottle of Pepsi.
However, at the end of the contest period, one final winner with the highest accumulated points will take the grand prize: RM10,000 in cash.
Domino’s is also making it easy to rack up your points. Order the Spicy Fling pizza OR extra cheese pizza and drink for double points, whereas to triple the points, you may go for the Spicy Fling pizza AND extra cheese pizza AND drink.
The new Spicy Fling meal will give you extra points.(Credit: Domino’s)
Domino’s Senang Menang contest will run from 5th July to 5th September 2021. For further information, hit up their contest website HERE.

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7-Year-Old Girl Looks After 4 Siblings As Single Mom Is Working

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We see a growing number of problems single mothers face in society, such as financial struggles, lack of support and emotional battles.

A female teacher who went shopping at a supermarket found some abandoned kids.
Sharing her experience on Facebook, the teacher said she suddenly heard the cry of a child from the stairs of the store next to the supermarket.
She followed the sound of the cries and found five children in the corner of the stairs, the oldest of which was a 7-year-old daughter.
It was her students, and some children kept crying because they were hungry.
She could only do much to comfort the children as an iron gate separated them.
When I walked into the supermarket, I found that the child’s mother was working inside, so I hurriedly told her that her child had been crying on the stairs.The teacher narrating how she tried to inform the mother.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, the mother said: “It’s okay; the child is like this because no one feeds him, so he keeps crying.”

The teacher was overwhelmed by the mother’s answer but sad that she could not help.
The mother was forced to work in a supermarket to support her family after being abandoned by her husband.
Since no one cared for the children at home, she had to drag five children to work with her on the store’s stairs next to the supermarket.
The teacher added that when the woman was working, her 7-year-old daughter had to act as a nanny to help care for her four younger siblings.
The Facebook posting has been shared more than 6,700 times.
Netizens left messages expressing sympathy for the woman’s experience.
Some even left messages expressing their willingness to help the woman and asked how to find her.
Some netizens even hope this human tragedy will get the government’s attention, especially the social welfare department, so that they can help the family tide over the difficulties.
#berbukapuasa bersama ibu-ibu tunggal di Taman Tasik Prima #puchong . Saya juga menyalurkan sumbangan RM200 tunai kepada mereka. Sumbangan ini diharap menambah keceriaan ibu tunggal dalam persiapan menyambut #Aidilfitri bersama keluarga. pic.twitter.com/3wiNYMjosl— Yeo Bee Yin (@yeobeeyin) April 11, 2023

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No proof vape and e-cigs cure smoking addiction, says Health Ministry

The Health Ministry emphasised that there is no clear evidence that shows vaping and e-cigarettes as a safe alternative or cure to smoking addiction.
It said that no credible study or information that vapes, e-cigs and the substances used within them were without risk of long-term effects on health.

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This comes amidst the ministryâ€™s move to regulate the usage of tobacco, vapes, e-cigarettes and shisha through a new Tabacco Act.
Currently, tobacco products are regulated under the Food Act with no specific policies controlling the sale of vapes and e-cigs.
Regulation on these devices would be conducted via joint enforcement efforts involving multiple agencies including the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) that would block websites and channels promoting and selling vapes and e-cigs containing nicotine.
This is rather similar to current prohibitions on tobacco advertisements on national broadcast and print mediums.

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The proposed regulations were partly due to the alarming increase in its usage among underaged kids.
Based on the data from the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Survey Among Adolescents in Malaysia (TECMA), there were 300,000 adolescents between 10 to 19-years-old smoking vapes and e-cigs.

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Global consensus on the use of vapes and e-cigs have been varied with the industry going through a boom over the past years and the product’s worldwide claim of being a practical aid to help people quit smoking.
In Europe, authorities have been pushing e-cigs as a viable alternative to get people off smoking regular cigarettes with strict regulations on its promotion and use.
In the U.S., e-cigs are seen as a public health threat with several U.S. states already banning its use following reports of serious lung illnesses and deaths linked to vaping.

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In Asia, China is already imposing strict controls on e-cigs and vaping liquids and had banned its sale to individuals below 18-year-old.
While India has gone all out in banning its production and sale over associated health risks.

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Closer to home, Johor is the first and only state to have banned vaping due to public health concerns.
The scientific communityâ€™s views on the usage of smokeless nicotine products also vary.
As the product is still relatively new to the market, research on its uses as a means to quit smoking as well as its effects on health is still scarce and inconclusive.

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While some studies found that smokeless cigarettes may help smokers kick the habit.
In other cases, smokers would just end up smoking both regular cigarettes and e-cigs together or return to smoking cigarettes to combat their addiction to vapes.
And there is also a study that links vaping to lung and other cancers.

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Inside Malaysia’s Quarantine Centres: Hotel VS Uni Hostel

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When the movement control order (MCO) was first implemented, the country barred everyone from leaving and anyone from entering in order to try and stop the chain of the Covid-19 infection.
After more than two weeks of social distancing, the government finally decided to let Malaysians returning from overseas, back home. Except, they weren’t quite allowed to go home just yet.
Malaysians arriving on our shores were immediately taken to quarantine facilities to ensure that they hadn’t accidentally picked up the virus while abroad and infect their family members
We spoke to two people, one quarantined at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, and the other quarantined at a government facility in Johor to learn about their experiences.
As soon as they arrive, health authorities will have them screened and transferred to a quarantine facility. (Credit: Johor Foodie)
Quarantined At A Hotel In KL
Terrence finally managed to come back to Malaysia on 3 April from Sydney, Australia. The 21-year-old is a student there and was unable to return to his home in KL earlier.
He arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at night and was immediately transferred to a hotel by health authorities. According to Terence, the authorities who were managing them didn’t explain what was happening to him nor did they ask him if he preferred to stay at any specific hotel.
I tried to ask them but they didn’t tell us anything about it. So, basically, I landed and filled out some form regarding our health and then we were arranged to go to the hotel by them.Terrence to TRP
A bus from the airport transfers them to their assigned quarantine facility.(Credit: Edge Prop Malaysia)
Since he’s been there, the health officials have paid him a visit to take a sample from him for Covid-19 testing. They also drop him a call every day to check on his health.
Terrence is originally from KL anyway, so he wasn’t too bothered about staying at a hotel in KL. But he is pretty sure there were some passengers from other states staying at the same hotel as him too.
As for the cost of his luxurious quarantine location, Terrence said that nobody has spoken to him about who will be paying for any of this. Though, the hotel management has clarified to him that charges will apply for orders from the In-Room Dining Menu.
Not that he needs it, the hotel has been providing him with three meals a day, all placed on a chair outside his room door at the allocated times.
The letter Terrence received by the hotel upon checking into his room. (Credit: Terrence)
Yes, I think the food is from the hotel. Normally breakfast I get some croissants and juice, lunch and dinner is usually rice with some chicken and veggies.Terrence to TRP
These are the only times he is allowed to leave his room – to pick up his food in front of his door. Although the hotel gave him his room key card, he is expected to stay in his room for the entire duration of the quarantine.
Quarantined At A Facility In Johor
Meanwhile, all the way in Johor, Jaspal has not been so lucky.
Jaspal, who is a 47-year-old offshore engineer, arrived at Johor Puteri Harbour at 10am on 7 April. He and his colleagues had been working offshore on a vessel for the last 40 days or so, in Myanmar waters.
They had been out at sea the whole time and had no contact with land or any person other than those on the vessel.
Upon their arrival on Malaysian shores, Jaspal and the rest of his crew were ushered by authorities to fill out some paperwork and had their temperatures checked. They were then cleared for 14 days of self-quarantine by the Ministry of Health in accordance with a directive issued by Jabatan Laut Malaysia.
Jaspal had been on an offshore vessel for 40 days for work. He had been cleared to go straight home upon returning to Malaysia.(Credit: Flickr)
According to Jaspal, despite all this, the Johor State Health Department gave them no choice and decided that they would be quarantined at a centre. Jaspal arrived at Institut Pengajian Tinggi Islam Johor at 2pm the same day.
Jaspal said he was shocked by the state of the facility. Most of the people there were not required to wear masks and they were all told to sit under a zinc roof of what was an open car park with no proper distancing between them.
No proper social distancing was enforced at the quarantine facility. (Credit: Jaspal)
It was not a proper facility. It was an open place where everyone was just walking around freely and strangers everywhere. The moment we moved away to practice social distancing, the police and military personnel would warn us to go back to the crowded area.Jaspal to TRP
Finally, after 2 hours they were assigned to rooms. The rooms consisted of dormitory rooms that were used by the students of the institute. The beds were bunk beds; and the mattresses, smelly.

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The toilets were filthy, bathrooms utterly disgusting, rooms filthy, corridors littered with dirt and waste food, bathrooms without proper water and cleanliness, smelly mattresses.Jaspal to TRP
Each room was arranged to house 3-4 people. The beds were placed about 1.5 meters apart. The bathrooms were communal ones used by everyone on the same floor. People weren’t even required to stay inside their rooms and were mostly found walking around and loitering downstairs.
In terms of food and other necessities, Jaspal shared that although the centre provided them with food, the food was left in their packaging at the side of the road for hours before being handed out to them.
This was an utterly scary sight. unhygienic and a total disregard to the protocol and procedure set by the Health Ministry for safeguarding contraction.Jaspal to TRP
The toilets were the communal type and filthy. (Credit: Jaspal)
He is unaware if the centre provided anything else.
All I heard was that there will be a WhatsApp group and we can request what we want from there. However, checking with the people already there [sic], no such WhatsApp group existed as they were still waiting for basic necessities.Jaspal to TRP
Jaspal said that he tried to speak to those in charge to fix the situation, he even requested to be sent to one of the quarantine designated hotels and offered to pay out of pocket. But his requests were ignored.
What we feared most was since we have had no exposure to any unknown person for more than 40 days being on the vessel, we were already free from any contact [sic]. But when sent to the quarantine centre, we were placed with dozens of unknown people.Jaspal to TRP
Jaspal also shared that an officer at the centre even told him that there were people in the building that had already been identified as being Covid-19 positive.
The rooms and mattresses were also in poor condition. (Credit: Jaspal)
If you thought that was bad, it gets worse.
According to Jaspal, the centre was already facing a shortage of available rooms, yet busloads of people were still being sent there. The new arrivals were just left waiting for hours to be checked into rooms.
Only after Jaspal approached the media about what was happening did he start seeing a change in action. That night, the buses came back empty and those who could not be accommodated were transferred elsewhere.
Jaspal told TRP that he has learned that everyone staying at that quarantine centre has since been transferred out and the facility was shut down. Jaspal and some of his colleagues were also finally transferred to a hotel.
But more than 24 hours later they were still waiting to be briefed and tested for Covid-19.

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TLDR: Courts Want Zahid’s Doctor To Testify On Back Injury, Ahmad Maslan Pleads Not Guilty

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It’s back to the courts for politicians with on-going cases including UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Pontian MP, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan and Muar MP Syed Saddiq.

Here’s a roundup for what’s going on so far.
Zahid Hamidi has back problems and court wants proof
It’s reported by Astro Awani that the High Court has issued a subpoena on a private hospital specialist doctor to appear in court to explain Ahmad Zahid’s health condition.
The order was issued after the UMNO President was not present to trial for corruption, breach of trust and money laundering cases involving funds belonging to Yayasan Akalbudi.
Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah issued the subpoena on Dr Mohd Shahir Anuar from Avisena Specialist Hospital, Shah Alam to appear in court at 3.30pm, Wednesday.
CNA reported that Ahmad Zahid had been admitted to a private hospital on Monday due to a fall last week.
This case cannot be postponed any longer, I want this case to be resolved this year as well. It is unfair for the accused and the court to continue to postpone this case for too long. The case was first mentioned in court in 2019.High Court Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah via Astro Awani
The UMNO President is facing 47 charges with 12 of them involving breach of trust, eight bribery and 27 money laundering involving tens of millions of ringgit of funds belonging to the foundation.
The trial has been being delayed several times including most recently three weeks ago after the office of one of the lawyers was exposed to Covid-19.
Credit: Malay Mail
Ahmad Zahid tells new government to not be like the old one
The new government was reminded not to repeat some of the mistakes of the previous government such as bias in the implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and blocking Parliamentary sittings, according to Ahmad Zahid.
He was quoted by Sinar Harian saying that the people had high hopes for the new government to make changes so that the country would escape the worsening threat of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to him, among the previous mistakes that had to be made the border was the populist decision which was dangerous because it gave too much leeway before the country reaches herd immunity.
Credit: Malay Mail
Ahmad Maslan pleads not guilty
Pontian MP Ahmad Maslan pleaded not guilty to two charges in the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
The two charges are failing to declare RM2 million received from Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and giving false statements to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The judge then set the case management date on 29 September.
His first charge is under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001 which carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment or a fine of RM5 million or both, if convicted.
As for his second charge – Section 32(8)(c) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act – carries a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment or a fine of RM3 million or both, if convicted.
Credit: Malay Mail
Syed Saddiq wants case moved to High Court
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman applied to be tried at the High Court for his breach of trust of a political party’s funds amounting to RM1 million case, misappropriation of RM120,000 donations for the 14th General Election (GE14) campaign and money laundering.
Lawyer Haijan Omar, who represented the Muar MP was quoted by Berita Harian saying that the case should be transferred on the grounds that there were constitutional issues that would arise in the case and it was more appropriate to be tried in the High Court.
He said the application was set for case management before High Court Deputy Registrar Catherine Nicholas on Wednesday.
Credit: Malay Mail

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Texas Chicken Has New Plant-Based Burger For A Meatless Option

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Nowadays, a lot of fast-food restaurants are becoming more environmentally conscious. It’s even predicted that this year, the plant-based food trend will be all over. Yeay, road to sustainability!

READ MORE: 4 Food Trends Coming In 2022 That You Should Know About
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This time around, in conjunction with World Environment Day (5 Junel), Texas Chicken is launching their very first Plant-Based Burger.
The burger features a crispy meat-free patty with crunchy tortilla chips. (Their tortilla chips in burgers are worth the try!).
If you’re just in the mood for a nibble, they also have Spicy Nuggets and Tenders available in their new menu, all Plant-Based.
However, please be advised that their Plant-Based meals are not vegan or vegetarian, just as they advertised. This would mean that their meat patties could be fried in the same oil they used for their chicken or prepared with the same cooking equipment as their other meat-based products.
READ MORE: Does KFC’s Zero Chicken Burger Actually Pass The Chicken Taste Test? We Find Out

The new burger is available at all Texas Chicken nationwide outlets but only for a limited time so grab them while they’re there!
If you’re wondering what it tastes like, you can check out a video review of Texas Chicken’s  Plant-Based meal made by a local Youtuber here.
Additionally, as tried by the TRP team, the burger is quite delicious even for regular meat-eaters. Whether you’re trying to reduce your intake of meat or just curious, this new plant-based burger could be worth a try.
READ MORE: Expensive Chicken? Here’s An Hen-semble Of Foods That Taste Just Like Em’

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KL man is driving 25,000km to Germany to marry the girl of his dreams

Love can make people do some crazy things…
Like driving from Malaysia all the way up to Europe!
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As a show of affection and to win over the love of his life, 34-year-old Engku Mohammad Hadri Engku Hassan is embarking on a 25,000km journey, through two continents, across 25 countries to reach his fiancÃ©e in NÃ¼rburgring, Germany.

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Mohammad Hadri had met with his future wife back in 2017 over the internet before the two finally got together and decided to tie the knot a few years later.

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The trip that’s estimated to cost some RM250,000 will take Mohammad Hadri three months to complete in his rad Toyota AE86.
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As of the time of writing, our Romeo has made his way as far as Bangkok, Thailand after leaving the country on August 19.
We wish Mohammad Hadri safe travels on his romance road trip!
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Tapir Found Wandering In Dungun Town

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On 15 February, a video of a tapir roaming around the shop lots at Bandar Sura Gate, Dungun has gone viral on social media.

15 Februari – Susulan seekor tapir sesat mencari makanan sekitar Bandar Sura Gate, Dungun pagi tadi.Haiwan berkenaan berjaya ditangkap pegawai PERHILITAN Terengganu dengan bantuan orang awam di dalam parit Kampung Kubang Miang, Kuala Dungun.Video / Foto : Orang Awam#RTM pic.twitter.com/sK6pcaa45Q— Berita RTM (@beritartm) February 15, 2023

This is not the first time wild animals are seen to be lost and roaming in residential areas.
The male tapir in the video had supposedly been spotted wandering since yesterday morning.
Sura assemblyman Wan Hapandi Wan Nik said in a Facebook post said the male tapir was eventually captured in Kampung Kubang Miang.
“Dengar kata 1 Dungun doh dia pusing,” he remarked. (I heard this tapir had been going around all of Dungun.)

Riuh Dungun hari ni dengan kehadiran Cik Tapir. Kesian dia sesat mari mana doktahu.

Dengar kata 1 Dungun doh dia…Posted by YB Cikgu Haji Wan Hapandi Wan Nik on Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Weighing some 250 kilogrammes, the male tapir had been roaming the streets before it fell into a drain in Kampung Kubang Miang.
Members of the civil defence force (APM) with the help of villagers, extricated the tapir from the drain and handed the animal over to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), as reported by Kosmo.
Endangered Species
The only tapir species located in Asia is the Malayan tapir, and it is also the largest.
Its current range extends from the Malaysian Peninsula to Myanmar, Thailand, and the island of Sumatra.
Hunting, habitat loss and fragmentation, traffic fatalities, and bi-catch by snare hunters are its main threats.
In order to create more effective conservation strategies, the Malay Tapir Conservation Project (MTCP) and other scientific projects are intensively investigating tapir behaviour.
The Malaysian government is also making efforts to safeguard the animal. In accordance with the organisation’s current ten-year economic development strategy, money has been set aside for the animal’s conservation. But a stronger dedication to protecting their forest home is essential to the survival of the Malayan tapir.

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PKR Man Finally Apologises For Rude Tweet On PAS President

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Ahmad Zaki Yamani who has been the talk of town last weekend has finally apologised for his rude tweet regarding PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang’s health.

“I apologise to the wives and family of Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang if my comment hurt their feelings.”
Mengambil perhatian ciapan YAB PM @anwaribrahim dan pandangan rakan-rakan, saya memohon maaf kepada isteri-isteri dan keluarga Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang andai ciapan saya ini mengguris perasaan. https://t.co/tFch1dizjs— Demi Rakyat! (@Zaki_Yamani_) July 2, 2023
Before this Ahmad Zaki made a disturbing remark when commenting on a news report of Abdul Hadi’s health deteriorating.

In the tweet, he said, “Pray for Allah to take the life of Abdul Hadi to stop the damage he is doing on earth.”
He even included Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the tweet as well by adding: “P/S: Take Mahathir too.”
READ MORE: PKR’s Zaki Yamani Not Backing Down From Rude Tweet, Claims Not An Aide But Old FB Post Says Otherwise
The tweet garnered backlash yet he did not immediately apologise, neither was the offensive tweet deleted.
It went viral to a point Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called him out and demanded that he apologise.
Saya membantah dan kesal dengan ciapan biadab Zaki Yamani dan mengarahkan beliau untuk memohon maaf dengan kadar segera.— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) July 1, 2023
Even with his recent apology, the tweet has not been removed.

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SOCSO Giving Free Covid-19 Tests For Employers, But There’s A Catch

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The Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan announced today that the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) will be extending aid in the form of free Covid-19 screening tests.

The aid will be offered via the Prihatin Screening Programme (PSP) to employers who are in areas affected by the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and made available for their employees.
What this means is that employers can do “free” Covid-19 testing for their employees via this programme.
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Saravanan went on to list a couple of conditions for employers to actually utilize the free screening:
Appointments must be made by the employerAn Appendix 1 form must be completed and submitted to the service panelTests must be taken at designated clinics to redeem the free testsAll tests completed and taken at these designated clinics will be completely FREE and fully borne by SOCSO
However, if employers want the tests to be conducted at a laboratory other than the listed designated clinics, there is a subsidy for that as well.
(Credit: Facebook/1Utama)
Employers will be required to submit an application for the Covid-19 Screening Subsidy through this website first.
Then, the employer will need to pay for the costs beforehand before claiming from SOCSO. SOCSO will then make a subsidy repayment of up to RM150 per employee who has undergone the Covid-19 screening.
To claim the subsidy, receipt of payment stating the name of the employee being screened must be provided.
To make sure everything works out, get your paperwork in order.(Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)
However, most private Covid-19 tests begin around the RM200+ mark, which means that if employers choose not to make appointments with the designated clinics, they will still end up forking out a small amount per employee to get them checked.
Additionally, there are only 14 listed designated clinics (10 in KL and Selangor), all of them by laboratory company BP Healthcare, which brings to question the monopoly placed on these screening tests as well as the clinics’ capacity to do mass screening of this size.
This is what happens when PERKESO has only one provider to do COVID PCR. Hundreds lining up in the heat to get screened & allowed to work. Hope PERKESO adds more to their panel ASAP. Just get list of accredited Covid screening providers from CKAPS 🤷🏻♀ pic.twitter.com/rqhYddBBQ7— Nadiah Wan (@lapetitemaligne) May 5, 2020
Although the tests can now be conducted either at the clinics or onsite, there still remains a question of how many employers can realistically utilize the free Covid-19 testing service with the designated clinics.

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Studentâ€™s answer for school homework catches attention for sad gender stereotypes

Homework, yes, is ridiculously boring.

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However, this one interesting piece by a little girl caught the attention of a teacher for its gender stereotyping.
Facebook user Zam Zanizah Yatim took to the social media platform to share a student’s archaic answers for a school exercise that asks students to list down the roles of a daughter and son in a family.

Under the Boy/Son column, the responsibilities were listed as:a. playingb. sleepingc. eatingd. drinkinge. asking for milo (okay, this one is hilariously true though)
Meanwhile, the listed responsibilities of a Girl/Daughter were sadly written as:a. wash dishesb. tidy up the housec. clean the kitchend. hang the laundrye. clean the floors

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Zam, whoâ€™s also a teacher, revealed that the answers were WRITTEN BY A GIRL and was quick to take the opportunity to call for a change.

This doesnâ€™t look right in my eyes. A girl wrote this. Pity her. From young, sheâ€™s been taught to be a slave while a man is treated like a king. The result is lazy men/husbands who are burdens. Can’t help the wife at home or care for the kids at all.Â  Praise to Allah, I have a good husband.
Parents, letâ€™s make a change!
Zam Zanizah Yatim
Many agreed with her thoughts with her Facebook post amassing over 6,000 shares (at the time of writing).
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Translation: ” Do you see moms? If you don’t teach your sons, prepare your daughters to be a maid in their own homes in the future.Screenshot from Facebook
Comment 1 : “Pity this child. She must be stressed”Comment 2: “She wrote about what she sees in her surroundings. It’s the father’s fault for creating this caste-like system. It’s also her mother’s fault for passing on this uncivilized system”Comment 3: ” Sad. I have many daughters. If all the sons are treated like kings, then our daughters will be tortured. #pleasechange”Screenshot from Facebook

This issue comes hot at the heels of gender equality issues such as the recent proposal by the Malaysian Human Resources Ministry to include mandatory paternal leave in the Employment Act amendment.
The Malaysian Statistics Department has also reported an increase in female labour force participation. Currently, female participation is at 55.7% and the numbers are expected to grow.
Picture Credit: Malaysian Statistics Department
With this, traditional gender roles will have to change as noted by the hundreds of comments on the Facebook post above.
Let us know what needs to be done. We’ve clearly still got a long way to go.

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Top 3 Accessories For The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G

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The cover display and how it lets us do everything from checking our messages to taking photos without the need to open the phone made us recommend the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G.

READ MORE: The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: For Those Who Want To Live In The Now [Review]
If you are thinking of getting a flagship Android smartphone and if it is within your budget, the Z Flip3 5G is a winning contender.
It’ll change the way you think about smartphones and how it fits in your everyday life — In a positive way.
However, despite our glowing review of the device, there are a few accessories that would make the experience even better. Here’s our top three.
Watch Out For This One
Galaxy Watch4.
During Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Samsung led the presentation with the Galaxy Watch4 and the Galaxy Watch4 Classic, two wearables with features and designs that are hard to beat.
For the Z Flip3 5G, we prefer the Galaxy Watch4. At RM999 for the 44mm model and RM899 for the 40mm model.
READ MORE: Meet The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4: Contemporary Look, Stunning Functionality [Review]
Although the cover display can do almost everything most people need the Watch4 to do, like show notifications, it can’t read your vitals, monitor your health, and track your physical activities.
Best of all, it can do all that and while looking good too.
More Than Just A Case
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G cases.
While the cases for most smartphones takes away from the esthetics and hides all the hard work the phone maker has put into making their devices beautiful, the case for the Z Flip3 5G adds to it.
This optional accessory comes in many colours and designs. The ones that we recommend are the Silicone Covers with Strap (RM169).
It comes in two colours — navy and white — but what sold it for us is the strap. It could be used to secure the phone to the hand, add a splash of colour, and it has a useful metal loop at the end.
Attach a lanyard, a carabiner, or a chain to the loop and the Z Flip3 5G can be worn like an accessory hanging from the wrist, bag, or belt.
Best Buds
Samsung Galaxy Buds2.
There is a good reason why Samsung called their line of true wireless earbuds the Galaxy Buds. They are the best accessory you can get for your Z Flip3 5G.
You know we like the Z Flip3 5G because we can do almost everything we need without opening the phone thanks to the cover display. Well, the Galaxy Buds2 — the latest Galaxy Buds from Samsung — adds to that by letting us take phone calls and listen to music.
Buds2 comes in four colours — Lavender, Graphite, Olive, and White — and retails for RM499. That is a bargain for a pair of true wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation.
They will also add almost no weight and bulk to your everyday carry because they are the lightest pair of Buds that Samsung has ever made.
Bonus Accessories
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G does not come with a power adapter, but it does come with a USB-C charging cable.
Samsung’s 35W Travel Adapter Duo.
Even if you already have a USB-C charger, consider Samsung’s 35W Travel Adapter Duo. It’s made for Samsung Galaxy phones like the Z Flip3 5G, has Super Fast Charging and has a second port for plugging in wearables.
Samsung’s Wireless Charger Duo.
For extra convenience, there is the Samsung Wireless Charger Duo. It will charge the Galaxy Watch4 alongside the Z Flip3 5G or the Galaxy Buds2 at the same time.
Just place the charger in a convenient location and place the devices on the charger to power them up. Always ready for when you need them.
You can find these accessories and more including the latest deals from Samsung, here.

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Jason Lo Freed From Drug-Related Charges, KL Magistrate Court Ruled

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Kuala Lumpur Magistrate Court today acquitted celebrity Jason Jonathan Lo, popularly known as Jason Lo, from the charge of injecting drugs into his body three years ago.

According to Sinar Harian, Magistrate Mohamad Fared Abdul Latif made the decision after finding that the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie case against Jason.
Mohamad Fared said that the decision was made after examining the statement of prosecution witnesses as well as the exhibits and submission from prosecuting and the defence counsel.
“The court acquitted and released you from the charge without having to be called to defend yourself and the bail of RM2,500 will be returned.
“The reasons for the judgment will be provided on or before June 30,” he was quoted as saying.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Diana Mohamad Saad prosecuted while Jason was represented by lawyer Datuk Hariharan Tara Singh.
On 18 November 2019, Jason, 47, who is also a radio presenter, was charged with injecting amphetamine and methamphetamine into his body.
The offence allegedly took place in the office toilet of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division of the Brickfields District Police Headquarters (IPD) in Travers Road, at 5.15pm, on 15 Nov of the same year.
Jason, when met outside the court, expressed gratitude for the decision.
“I am grateful to the lawyers and I have always trusted the judiciary system to determine the truth,” he said.

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Casio’s New G-Shock Changes The Way Watches Are Built

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Casio’s iconic G-SHOCK line of watches is getting a new model that may look classic, but is structurally quite different. The GA-B001 models feature an all-new integrated bezel and band construction for absolute toughness.

This special integrated design allows for more rough wear.(Credit: Casio)
While watches usually have two parts, the watch itself and the band, this GA-B001 model comes with an integrated bezel. The band is integrated into the bezel, which compromises two separate components that connect at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions.
The new watches on display.(Credit: Casio)
Additionally, the molded construction follows the lines of the wrist, minimising the space between the wrist and watch for an enhanced fit.
The GA-B001 models have classic colours in black and red at RM645.(Credit: Casio)
The inspiration of these watches come from VR, with the design meant to evoke a gateway to virtual reality worlds. The new model features a geometric dial design and round index marks.
The GA-B001 models feature the G-Shock in classic black and a new bold shade of red and retails at RM645, while the GA-B001G models have gradated colour print in blue and red respectively for a cool look and retails at RM695.
The GA-B001G have a more translucent touch in red and blue.(Credit: Casio)
The new watches go on sale in Malaysia from 7 October at all Casio Malaysia and G-Shock stores online and in-store.

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Money Heist Korea’s Bungalow In Bukit Damansara Used To House North Korean Embassy And Fans Instantly Spot The Cheeky Hint

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Netizens are raving at Netflix Malaysia’s special event in conjunction with the premiere of the crime thriller series Money Heist Korea – Joint Economic Area.

In the Money Heist Korea series, South Korea and North Korea are rejoined as a country and use a new currency.
Money Heist Korea is a derivative publication of the Money Heist series from Spain, creating a worldwide phenomenon.
The event, which has the concept of a treasure hunt game, is greeting fans until 10 July at Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur.
Interestingly, it is taking place in the old building of the North Korean Embassy, which is now empty after Malaysia and the country no longer have diplomatic relations, starting March last year.
All 33-odd North Koreans who used to work there were deported to their country of origin.
A Twitter user, @faridzrdzn, recalled how he accidentally arrived at the embassy, thinking it was the South Koreans’.
Funny story: Back in ‘17 I wanted to go to the South Korean embassy & used Waze. Turned out I clicked on North Korean embassy & parked my car right on the porch (gate was open) and the guy literally came out of the door. Even worst? I asked him is this the South Korean embassy 💀 https://t.co/hyyqiQqYyS— it is (@faridzrdzn) June 25, 2022
For some, it brought back memories of how the place was packed with media personnel gathering outside.
In 2017, local and foreign journalists camped outside the North Korean Embassy for comments on Kim Jong-nam’s assassination.
Jong-nam was killed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) on 13 Feb that year while waiting for a flight to Macau.
He was approached by two women who wiped his face with a chemical which was later identified as the nerve agent VX.
Others noted that North Korea would probably be miffed that their former embassy is now being used to promote a South Korean show.

At the same time, some said it is a rare opportunity to explore the workplace of a government known as the most isolated and secretive country in the world.
READ MORE: Experience A Heist Of The Century! ‘Money Heist Korea’ Is Here In Malaysia & It’s FREE To Join
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End Of The Road
Pyongyang ended diplomatic relations with Malaysia when a Malaysian court ruled a North Korean businessman could be extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges.
North Koreas’s Foreign Ministry described the action as an ‘unforgivable crime’ allegedly committed under US pressure.
Diplomatic relations, which started in 1973, deteriorated after Kim Jong-Nam, the stepbrother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was assassinated in Malaysia.
Expelled North Korean Diplomats Leave Malaysiahttps://t.co/CtEGTkpIUGBy Hadi AzmiNorth Korean embassy officials and their families left Malaysia on Sunday after Pyongyang severed decades-old diplomatic ties following the extradition of a North Korean national to the Uni… pic.twitter.com/CR23z6yMhi— Eurasia Review (@EurasiaReview) March 21, 2021
The former North Korean embassy building in Malaysia had gotten its fair share of trouble.
In 2019, vandals scribbled sentences in Korean with several symbols on the outer wall of the building.
It also happened to happen on the same day that one of the accused in the murder case of Jong-nam was released by the Shah Alam High Court.
Graffiti Found outside North Korean Embassy in Malaysia https://t.co/ZtZagrNaVr pic.twitter.com/NMPN9tWQru— NorthKoreaRealTime (@BuckTurgidson79) March 11, 2019

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Malaysia’s World No. 1 Tower Runner Soh Wai Ching Wins Another European Title

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Malaysia’s world number one tower runner, Soh Wai Ching, attained another title in the Europe Towerrunning Championships for the second time on Saturday (3 September).

According to New Straits Times, Soh won the overall category title in the Zagrepcanka 512 (Zagreb Tower challenge) in Zagreb, Croatia, by completing 25-floors with 490 steps (83.3 metre elevation gain) in two minutes and 38 seconds.
He defeated Croatian Kristijan Rubinic, who recorded 2:55s for second place and his compatriot Danijel Pecek, who clocked 2:58s for third place.

However, Soh fell short of just four seconds from setting the course record (CR).
He said he made some mistakes on the first run and ended up with a time of 2:38s. After resting for about 30 minutes, he went again for the second run in a bid to break the CR.
Then I gave it my final attempt for the CR after about a 45 minutes break. I felt the fatigueness on my leg even before the start, my mind kept telling me that I am tired, but I decided to give a final shot for the CR and implement another technique.Soh Wai Ching told Bernama
Soh added that he would have to return next year to attempt to break the CR.
On 29 August, Soh defended the Kolntum Treppenlauf (Cologne Towerrun) crown with a new CR.
He won the overall category title in the Germany Towerrunning Championship (Cologne Tower challenge) by completing 39-floors with 714 steps (132m elevation gain) in 3:17s.
In total, Soh won Double Gold from the Germany Towerrunning Championship and Zagreb Tower Run.

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