Buy 1 free 1 for Chicken Foldover & Durian McFlurry

From today onward, while stocks last, McDonald’s is having a buy 1 free 1 promo for both the Chicken Foldover or the Durian McFlurry.
EXCEPT FOR McD’s IN GENTING AND AT AIRPORTS. Sorry.

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All you need to do is to show their Facebook post as below and mention the â€˜secretâ€™ code!

For the Chicken foldover, the code is 2188, whilst the Durian McFlurryâ€™s code is 2183.

Get it fast, while stocks last!
It doesnâ€™t stop there, McDonaldâ€™s is going crazy with so many deals this Ramadhan!

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All you need to do is download mobile app or just visit their website everyday!

Today it’s RM1 McChicken Burgers! (Pic via McDonald’s Malaysia)

Letâ€™s just say, it’s a good day to go to McDonaldâ€™s, guys. Period.


Early morning Avengers movie-goers enraged by delay

Imagine waking up all excited at the crack of dawn, taking the day off from work to watch the new Avengers movie and then… It’s delayed?!
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Well that was what is alleged to have happened this morning to movie goers in GSC in One Utama, Petaling Jaya according to posts on social media.

Pic via: Kakimuvee

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Kakimuvee posted that there had been a delay of up to an hour due to some technical problems at the Atmos Hall.
Staff initially offered refunds to the movie goers, but later, a GSC One Utama manager came forward and provided refunds together with 3 free movie tickets to the audience who faced the delay.
But people were apparently still left unsatisfied.

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While technical problems are bound to pop up now and then, GSC have yet to comment on the issue, at least via social media.
Their latest Instagram post happens to be a meme for Jangan Spoiler #dontspoilthegame on Instagram.

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 Shhhh…. Jangan spoiler! #AvengersEndgame  #DontSpoilTheEndgame
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DASH Highway Finally Opens To Public, Toll-Free Until 30 November

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The Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway, also known as the DASH highway, is officially opened today (13 October) after six years.

Unlike the SUKE highway, the DASH highway is open in its entirety for public use. Once opened, the highway is expected to have an average of 50,000 daily road users.
The 20.1km highway connecting Puncak Perdana to Penchala in the Klang Valley will be free of charge for the public from 14 October 2022 at 12.01am until 30 November 2022.
READ MORE: 6 Klang Valley Highways To See Reduced Toll Fares Starting 20 October
According to Malay Mail, the highway costs RM4.2 billion and will serve as a link between the eastern and western townships in Klang Valley.

DASH highway will connect several highway networks such as the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Penchala Link, and SPRINT Expressway.
According to paultan.org, the DASH highway interchanges include:
Puncak PerdanaAlam SuriaDenai AlamKampung Melayu SubangPinggiran SubangSubang DuaSubang AirportRRIM (Kwasa Damansara)SurianSeksyen 5 Kota DamansaraSunway DamansaraDamansara PerdanaPenchala
The highway is expected to cut the 90 minutes commute from Puncak Perdana to Penchala to 30 minutes.
In addition, the highway is hoped to relieve the daily road congestion in areas such as Persiaran Mokhtar Dahari by 39%, Jalan Sungai Buloh by 33% and Persiaran Surian by 43%.
There will be three toll plazas on the new highway: Denai Alam, RRIM (Kwasa Damansara) and Kota Damansara, with two rest stops at Denai Alam.

What are the other features of DASH?
The highway is equipped with 37 CCTVs, 18 emergency phones, 30 vehicle incident detection systems (VIDS), 10 variable message signs (VMS) along the alignment and 2,441 light-emitting diode (LED) street lights.
Each lane on DASH is 3.5 metres wide while the emergency lane measures 3 metres wide.
The toll plaza operation buildings on DASH highway also sport eco-friendly features such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting and green turf roofs.

The concession period for DASH will last for 55 years from 25 December 2014 to 24 December 2069.
DASH is the second highway project opened by Projek Lintasan Kota Holdings (Prolintas).

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Indian Spices On Italian Pasta? Give This Fusion Food A Try This Deepavali In Bangsar [Review]

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If you wonder how Italian and Indian cuisine mix together tastes, head on to Knowhere at Bangsar.

Because pasta is indeed essential to them, this Deepavali, Knowhere Bangsar is taking Italian food to the next level by merging Indian spices and flavours in different types of kinds of pasta.
From ravioli to fettuccine, the pastas are drenched in lip-smacking sauces that’ll definitely haunt your taste buds.
The Taste Test
There are six dishes on the Namaku Pasta Thaa Mukkiyam menu:
Kingdom Of Bahubali (RM38.80++)Madras Ponniyin Selvan (RM38.80++)Tanhaji Pits His Knife Into A Ravioli Of Mushrooms (RM34.80++)Padmavaat Penne (RM38.80++)Asoka Seducktions (RM36.80++)Bajirao Mastani, Tandoori Slayers (RM32.80++)
We tried all of them and were blown away by every presentation they gave.
The Kingdom of Bahubali is a Seabass pasta served in thick Mumbai-style curry. The seabass is really fresh and actually goes really well with the creamy and savoury curry. It kinda looks like Curry Mee the first glance but the taste is definitely one of a kind.
Kingdom Of Bahubali (left) & Madras Ponniyin Selvan (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Next, their Madras Ponnioyin Selvan features squid ink spaghetti with curried tiger prawns. The tiger prawns were indeed juicy and cooked to perfection. You can taste a hint of coconut in the rich curry and they go well with the slightly salty squid ink pasta.
The Tanhaji Pits His Knife Into A Ravioli Of Mushrooms is a mushroom-stuffed ravioli dish that comes with a creamy tomato curry sauce. This is made for vegetarians but we ourselves couldn’t get our hands off of the sauce when we first tasted it.
Tanhaji Pits His Knife Into A Ravioli Of Mushrooms (left) & Padmavaat Penne (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Following that, we also got a taste of the fragrant Chettinad mutton curry with penne pasta called the Padmavaat Penne. The sauce is rather runny but the mutton was indeed tender and succulent. This one has an exceptionally strong curry flavour to it, so heads up.
Asoka Seducktions (we love the pun) features Kerala-style seared smoked duck on squid ink pasta. At first glance, we thought it was Salted Egg Buttermilk sauce but it was more of a Masak Lemak Cili Api kinda taste. It’s creamy and smoky at the same time.
Asoka Seducktions (left) & Bajirao Mastani, Tandoori Slayers (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
If you love chicken tandoori, then Bajirao Mastani, Tandoori Slayers is for you. Fettucine is served with a milky tomato sauce. The chicken breast is a bit dry but you can pair it with the thick sweet sauce to make it all better.
Besides that, we also tried six of their mocktails which are all fresh and zesty, perfect for complimenting their creamy dishes.
The Verdict
All in all, among the six plates of pasta, we’d definitely recommend getting the Kingdom Of Bahubali, Madras Ponniyin Selvan and Asoka Seducktions. They’re creamy, savoury and tantalizing at the same time. We don’t mind coming back to get another taste of these haunting flavours.
Besides that, every curry is thick and creamy except for the Padmavaat Penne which is quite liquidy. Padmavaat Penne is actually perfect for those mutton curry lovers who love the salty and savoury taste of it.
But if you’re a vegetarian, we definitely recommend the Tanhaji Pits His Knife Into A Ravioli Of Mushrooms. The Ravioli are a bit floury, but the sauce saves the day as it is superbly addictive and savoury.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Food connoisseurs and those who love to try fusion cuisine should definitely try Knowhere’s Deepavali menu while they last.
The Namaku Pasta Thaa Mukkiyam menu will be available until this 6 November via dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
Just an additional note, this restaurant does serve alcohol but their food is both pork-free and alcohol-free. Dine at your own discretion.
They can also deliver up to areas such as Putrajaya, Shah Alam and Rawang with delivery charges applied.
Dine-in bookings can be made via Whatsapp at +6010-2202358.
Operating Hours: 11.30 am – 1 am
Address: 50 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Price: Price starts from RM32.80 to a max of RM38.80 per pasta
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READ MORE: Knowhere Bangsar’s ‘Mewah Tanah Airku’ Menu Highlights Lovely Malaysian Flavours [Review]
READ MORE: Get Your ‘Iftar Bangsar-wan’ This Ramadan Somewhere In Knowhere, Bangsar [Review]

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Ex-Wife Dissuades Man From Taking His Own Life After His Lover Ghosted Him

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Upset over failing to contact his girlfriend, a man tried to end his life by jumping off an 18-story apartment in Taman TTDI in Shah Alam.
According to Kosmo, the 27-year-old man informed his friend in Penang about his actions.
As he was about to take the plunge, a team of eight members including officers from the Kota Anggerik Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Director Norazam Khamis said his men got into action after receiving an emergency call at about 3.30 am.
The firefighters reached the scene in just five minutes and proceeded to carry out persuasion and rescue operations.
At the same time, they proceeded to set up air mattresses below the apartment.
Based on information received, the man acted in such a way after to failing to contact his lover.Selangor Fire and Rescue Director Norazam Khamis  on why the man tried to commit suicide
Relationship Challenges
The man, who divorced his wife in November last year, had also previously tried to commit suicide in Penang.
Norazam added that the nearly four-hour operation was also assisted by the man’s brother and ex-wife.
He did not rule out the possibility that the man is emotionally stressed.
The man had been handed over to the police for further action.

Another Critical Global Public Health Issue
There had been concern about rising suicides in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
READ MORE: [Watch] Young Man Tries To Jump From KL Tower To Commit Suicide
 Several measures had been proposed to address the rising suicide rate.
Among them is the setting up of a national suicide registry.
The federal government had also been urged to lay out a clear timeline and tangible plans to repeal Section 309 of the Penal Code to decriminalise suicide attempts.
The purpose is to ensure that these individuals are given the necessary therapy and support needed.
Decriminalisation of suicide is also meant to allow people to talk about suicide and mental health in a safe manner.
READ MORE: Attempted Suicide Is FINALLY Being Decriminalised In Malaysia

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This Powerful Picture Sums The Plight Frontliners Are Facing During The Pandemic

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Mum groups and the like were all up in a roar recently in a very distressing post shared by Dr Tasha Karan, a paediatric doctor with the Ministry of Health (KKM) in Melaka, on 25 May (Tuesday).

Her Facebook post, which has since been shared over 21,000 times, explains her trials and tribulations after delivering a baby via c-section to a patient who disregarded SOPs and contracted Covid-19.
A picture says 1,000 words
But a powerful picture, like the one Dr Tasha Karan first posted on her Facebook, says more than a thousand words could.
Photo taken of Dr Tasha at 4am while waiting to deliver a baby(Credit: Tash Karan / Facebook)
Prepping an emergency C-section is no easy task
It takes the equivalent number of people on a football team to run the operating theatre and ensure the procedure runs smoothly. A minimum of 10-15 doctors and staff are needed, from personnel in anesthetics, obstetrics, to a pediatric team as well.
Do take into account that emergency means it could happen any time in the day, and in Dr Tasha’s case, at 4 am.  Imagine how you’d feel if you’ve been up since 8 am the day before – as was the case for our protagonist.

Delivering a baby for a ‘probable Covid-19 patient’ is a different ballgame
The delivery experience for a Covid positive patient is an even daunting duty.
Not only will the baby be isolated upon delivery, but he/she will have to undergo a series of tests and swabs an hour after being born. If the baby tests positive, there’s the possible harm brought to the child, but also the number of resources that will be used – all because of a mother’s failure to follow SOP.
Many people fail to realise that even if the baby is well and had tested negative, the fact the baby has to be isolated and can’t be held by mom right after birth is saddening– Dr. Tasha Karan to TRP
Did the baby test positive for Covid-19?
Due to patient confidentiality, not many details could be revealed but overzealous mums (like this writer) can rest assured that the baby is in stable condition.
Credit: Vidal Balielo Jr. / Pexels
“Zero Consideration Was Given, Zero Awareness Was Present”
The patient in question chose to travel and visit during the Hari Raya period despite knowing her relatives were unwell. She also chose to not wear masks and social distance.
And that’s not all! The patient was not feeling well after her bout of visits but still had relatives and friends come over after.
At this point, it’s extremely tiring and demotivating. It is tiring when you feel you have to fight this battle alone and some ‘people’ (rakyat) are least bothered to think & play their role in this.Dr. Tasha Karan on her Facebook post 25 May 2021
Let’s do our part to flatten the curve
At the time of her posting, Malaysia had hit the highest number of cases and the reason was because some people have no awareness and consideration.
We can’t do this alone, we will fail if you don’t do your part. To everyone reading this, I beg you – Please do your part.Dr. Tasha Karan on her Facebook post 25 May 2021
Dr. Tasha hopes her post will spread more awareness and consideration to not only the frontliners, but for the unborn who do not have a voice yet.

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No Internet In Your Area? Malaysians Can Soon Report It On This Map

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As the subject of internet accessibility comes into sharper focus in the pandemic era, the Malaysian government has unveiled the National Digital Networking Plan (JENDELA) to enhance the level of connectivity and quality of communication services experience nationwide.

This also means that the dreaded “no signal” symbol on your phone or Google’s “no internet” dinosaur will be a thing of the past.
Yes, this is the very plan that aims to get rid of 3G by 2021 and replace it with 100% 4Gcoverage in populated areas.
READ MORE: Gov’t Is Scrapping 3G – So What Does It Mean For You & Your Phone?
How Malaysia plans to fix the internet problem
JENDELA will expand coverage and improve the quality of broadband services through identified initiatives and prepare the country towards 5G technology.
The end goal is to basically allow for Gigabit Access Fixed broadband, 100% 4G internet coverage with at least 100Mbps mobile broadband speed.
Credit: National Digital Infrastructure Lab Report
To do this, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) highlights that there needs to be a central repository of data which informs the government, regulators, service providers and the public on areas which are under-served in terms of coverage and speeds.
Without one, it often leads to incorrect conclusions on the real problem that needs to be resolved in a specific area.
Enter the JENDELA Map
Credit: National Digital Infrastructure Lab Report
The JENDELA Map is a publicly accessible portal on service coverage for the rakyat to report on areas that have no internet coverage.
According to MCMC, the objectives of a comprehensive JENDELA Map are:
To provide information on the current state of digital infrastructure and availability of digital connectivity for the government, regulator, service providers and the rakyatTo coordinate measures to address coverage and speed gaps for fixed and mobile servicesTo optimise use of resources including planning of infrastructure sharing and reducing duplication
If the broadband service is not available, they can submit a request for a new demand which will be forwarded to telcos to plan for network availability.
Users can also use it to check for all the services available in their area and get updates of the network expansion.
Credit: National Digital Infrastructure Lab Report
To access the JENDELA Map, just login to MCMC’s MyComms portal and enter the the required details (HERE).

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All The Fun Events Happening In Klang Valley This Weekend From 8 Dec To 11 Dec

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Don’t know what to do during this long weekend? No worries, we got you.

Head on over to art exhibits, food festivals and more this weekend.
Here are the events to enjoy with your family and friends on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
8 December (Thursday)
1. Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival (Fair) @ Giant Hypermarket Bandar Kinrara, Puchong (2 Dec – 11 Dec, 11 am – 12 am)
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At the Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival (MATHAF), you’ll find various Thai cuisine that you’ve been craving. Fried baby crabs, mango sticky rice, Thai teas, LokChing, Thai laksa, coconut sticky rice ice cream and many more!
For more info on the next fair, visit Mathaf’s Facebook.
2. Antara Tiga Theatre (Theatre) @ Panggung Sari Istana Budaya (8 Dec – 10 Dec)

If you’re into the local theatre scene, you might wanna check the public Service Department’s (JPA) theatre production called Antara Tiga. It tells the story of the struggles of Klang settlers in the year 1961 by reminiscing to three main historic events in Klang in the year 1025, 1445 and 1867.
You can browse for the tickets here.
3. Great British Circus (Circus) @ Plaza Arkadia, Desa ParkCity (19 Nov – 1 Jan, 5.30 pm & 8.30 pm)

If you’re into circus shows (humans, not animals), you should try and have a look at the Great British Circus show. They’ve been touring places in Malaysia and this Christmas time, they’re putting on shows at Desa ParkCity.
Witness acrobatic performances, magic shows, entertaining clowns and more here.
For more info, visit their website here and you can get the tickets here.
4. iNyala (Digital Art Exhibition) @ Fahrenheit88 (8 Dec – 25 Dec)
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Immerse yourself in a digital art exhibition which features 17 multidisciplinary art installations centred on the theme of “17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”.
For more info, visit their website here.
5. Viva Batik (Fair) @ Central Market (29 Nov – 11 Dec)
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Apart from seeing a Batik-themed Christmas tree, you can get all things Batik at Central Market – ready-to-wear outfits, accessories, crafts and more.
Visit their Instagram to know more.

9 December (Friday)
1. Anigames Con 2022 (Convention) @ GMBB, KL (9 Dec – 11 Dec, 11 am – 9 pm)
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From tabletop games and strategy card games to role-playing games (RPG) and murder mystery games, there are more than 50 booths and a lot of fun activities awaiting you at the Anigames Con this weekend.
Tickets for this convention start at RM15 for early birds and RM20 for normal ones. Get the tickets here.
For more info on the biggest tabletop games convention in Malaysia, visit Anigames Con’s website here.
2. Marcell Dua Dekade (Concert) @ Zepp KL (8.30 pm)
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Catch the Indonesian singer, Marcell Siahaan live in Kuala Lumpur for his 20th anniversary in the art industry.
Tickets are still available here.
3. A Gift Of Time (Market) @ Aurumn Theater, Gardens Mall (9 Dec – 11 Dec, 10 am – 10 pm)
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From fashion accessories and jewellery to bath & body gift sets and home decor, this is the perfect place to shop for your Christmas gifts.
Head to their Instagram and Facebook to know more.
4. Speed Eating Contest @ Chu By Fifty Tales, RexKL (9 Dec – 10 Dec, 12 pm – 4 pm & 6 pm – 10.30 pm)
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Celebrating their 1 year anniversary, Chu By Fiftytales, a Malaysian Chinese Noodle Bar is having a speed eating contest! Go and challenge yourself and who knows, you might get a free meal or discounts.
For more info on the contest, check out their Instagram.
10 December (Saturday)
1. TuckTau Ska Reggae Party (Concert) @ Panggung Asia, Gombak (12 pm – 12 am)
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For fans of ska reggae music, this event is for you. Practice those skanking and pogo dance skills for the 4th edition of TuckTau Ska Reggae Party which will feature 16 amazing bands.
Tickets cost RM105 for non-members and RM75 for Atas Angin members. For bookings, click here.
For more concerts from Atas Angin, visit their calendar here.
2. Kabut In The Park 9.2 (Fair) @ KLPAC, Sentul Park (9 am – 2 pm)
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With more than 45 KonMari vendors, you can enjoy this Christmas-themed yard sale at KLPAC. From thrift clothes to useable home items, browse for second-hand items for cheap.
They also have food and drinks available but bring your own containers, cups and cutleries for all the tapau-ing.
For more info, visit Kabut In The Park’s Facebook and Instagram.
3. The Godown Artist Market (Exhibition) @ The Godown (10 Dec – 11 Dec, 3 pm – 10 pm)
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Here at The Godown Artist Market, you can get your hands on artsy Christmas gifts for your loved ones. There will also be art workshops and talks, music and dance performances, food vendors and many more.
For more info, visit The Godown’s Instagram and Facebook.
4. PingMin Lala Festival (Festival) @ Lalaport, KL (10 Dec -11 Dec, 12 pm – 9 pm)

Enjoy live shows, interesting workshops and delicious food at PingMin market. There are also more than 300 pieces of clothing from local hosts, artists and stylists for you to browse on.
For more info, visit PingMin Market’s Facebook here.
5. Stellar Sessions @ RexKL (9 pm – 11 pm)

RexKL invites everyone to enjoy their cakes, coffee and curated tunes by Lionel Rizki. More details here.
6. BMW Shorties Festival 2022 (Short Film Screening) @ RexKL (2 pm – 5.30 pm)
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Malaysia’s most prestigious and longest-running competition for short film and digital content, The BMW Shorties will finally reveal its 15th Grand Prize Winner this Saturday. Go and enjoy free short film screenings, good music and fun activities there.
For more info, visit their Instagram.
11 December (Sunday)
1. Swiftmas Season 3.0 @ Centre Court, Sungei Wang Plaza  (2 pm & 7 pm)
It’s SWIFTMAS time!! 🎅🏼Are you Ready For It..? Meet us INSIDE the mall for Swifties Season 3.0 – #SwiftmasSeason 🎄🎄🎄Let’s paint @SungeiWangPlaza RED (Taylor’s Version) with your best festive outfit to celebrate Christmas, Taylor’s birthday, and.. win some prizes? 👀 pic.twitter.com/LxI6xN8nxl— TSwift Malaysia (@tswiftMY) November 24, 2022
If you’re a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, you might wanna jam along to her songs and party together with other Swifties at this Christmas fan gathering. They’re also celebrating Tay Tay’s 33rd birthday here too.
For more details, visit their Instagram and Twitter. For tickets, click here.
2. Bring Your Own Dog @ Cheongsomm, RexKL (3 pm – 6 pm)

On the 11th, RexKL is inviting everyone to bring along their furry dogs for a Christmas Pet Party. More details here.
3. Fred Perry Subculture 2022 (Concert) @ Sentul Depot (4 pm)
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Celebrating the brand’s long-standing relationship with music and street culture, the 2022 edition of Fred Perry Subculture will feature lively music from the finest talents of Malaysia’s music scene.
Click here for the tickets and visit their Instagram to know more.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows this December. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.
Jackson Wang Concert (17 December @ Axiata Arena) You can still get the tickets here. Bad Habits x Emo Night Kl Prom Night (17 Dec @ RexKL)Get the tickets here. Rentak Bumi 2.0 Dance Show (16 – 18 December @ Panggung Bandaraya DBKL)Get the tickets here. Gig Tanpa Nama Concert (17 December @ Angkasa Space) Get tickets here. Kugiran Masdo X The ChangeCuters Concert (29 December @ Zepp KL)Get your tickets here. The Sound Of Music Theatre (27 Dec – 15 Jan @ Istana Budaya)Get tickets here.
READ MORE: This Dance Showcase Features Malay, Chinese AND Indian Dances In The Same Show!
READ MORE: The Sound Of Music Musical Is Coming To Malaysia This 27 December!
P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.

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Adidas Endorses M’sian Esports Company, First In Asia

If you think gaming and esports have always been regarded as a largely niche industry, not anymore.
Esports is the next big thing in Malaysia, and even global players are starting to sit up and take notice. The government has poured RM20 million into the industry and private companies have been quick to make themselves heard in the gaming community.
But the biggest coup d’Ã©tat is adidas Cambodia just announcing their sponsorship of Malaysian company Orange Esports, specifically for their Cambodian PUBG Mobile team Critical Geniuses.
This marks the first sponsorship the clothing brand has set its sights on within the Asian mobile gaming community.

Orange Esportâ€™s Critical Geniuses placed 8th in the 2019 PUBG Mobile Club Open Global Finals, which is the world stage for the first-person shooter mobile game. The team brought home USD $10,000 (about RM40,000) for their efforts.
The partnership between adidas and Orange Esports hints at the tremendously growing value of the gaming scene.
Non-endemic brands are companies whose product offerings may not necessarily overlap with the esports experience, but sponsorships will tend to form close associations.
For example, brands such as Milo or 100 Plus often sponsor sporting events to create an association of the drink while playing sports, as well as the association of the brand as an â€œathleteâ€™s choiceâ€.
That’s why you see national atheletes on sports drink ads.(Credit: Flickr)
Even our Indonesian neighbour has jumped onto the esports train in 2019. Indofood, the parent company of Indomie, partnered with ESL Gaming as a title sponsor to present the ESL Indonesia Championship, solidly making their mark on the regional map in the competitive gaming scene.
This simply means that adidas Cambodia values the growth and influence of the Malaysian esports scene.
Itâ€™s fantastic news for Malaysians as well, because with sponsorship money comes a more sustainable industry future.
 Critical Genius from Orange Esports.(Credit: Facebook)
Teams need sponsorships to sustain so that they can join more tournaments. With more teams come the need for more tournaments. Tournament organizers will need to increase their activities to maintain public interest. And to complete the cycle, brands can show themselves at these tournaments and gain a better user acquisition.
The prospects of the future of Malaysian mobile esports is looking bright.
No longer is mobile esports considered a nerdy hobby- many people are now seriously considering it as their careers. And if even these big international brands are taking notes, perhaps itâ€™s high time our perceptions of gaming changed, too.

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MYAirline Addresses Claims Asking Family To Disembark From Flight

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A Facebook user Fear Dawooz recently shared a poor experience he had flying with MYAirline.

On 24 May, Fear and his family (a wife and two children) were scheduled to fly to Kuala Lumpur from Langkawi via MYAirline.
The family’s first hurdle was during check-in at the counter. They have done the web check-in but based on their previous experience with ground staff in KLIA2, they were told it was better to have a physical boarding pass.
MYAirline doesn’t have a kiosk to print physical passes, so he had to go to the counter. The staff insisted that Fear bring his whole family and their baggage before he could print the family’s boarding passes.
Fear found this strange but decided to follow the staff’s instructions. Based on the picture Fear shared, the family has four hand-carry luggage, 2 backpacks, 1 shoulder bag and a stroller.
The staff said the family would have to check in all their bags because the plane is full and to prevent overload. Fear refused and just wanted to print the boarding passes.
The family managed to avoid checking in their bags because they were all within the hand-carry limit.
While waiting at the departure hall, an MYAirline staff approached them to offer to check in their baggage for free. Fear understood that the airlines wanted to prevent hogging up overhead cabin storage so he agreed to get their bags checked in.

The family’s second hurdle came when they were on the plane because their 2-year-old child wouldn’t stop crying and refused to sit in his own seat.
A flight attendant asked Fear’s wife if their child had his own seat. Fear’s wife said her son has his own seat but due to his tantrum, she asked if she could be given the infant seatbelt instead.
After checking with the crew leader, the flight attendant told the family that they couldn’t get the seatbelt and insisted that 2-year-olds must be seated in their own seat.
Fear’s wife tried to put their son on the seat again as the plane was about to take off, but he kept crying and moving around in his seat.
A flight attendant came over to gently remind their son to stay seated. Once again, Fear asked for an infant seatbelt but kept getting refused.
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Their son kept crying and was now standing on the seat because he refused to sit alone. This time, the cabin crew chief came to warn the family and said the flight couldn’t take off unless their son stayed seated. She allegedly told the family to do whatever it takes to get their son to sit still.
The cabin crew chief also informed the captain about the issue. This led the captain to make an announcement directed at Fear’s family that they would be forced to disembark from the plane by on-ground security if they do not “cooperate to remain seated.”
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One of the flight crew, Sharma, politely apologised to the family but explained she couldn’t help the family much due to the airline policy. She tried to convince the cabin crew chief to give the family the infant seat belt to no avail.
In the end, Fear’s wife allegedly held their distressed son down in his own seat so the plane could take off.
Once the flight was stable, their son stopped crying and the situation returned to calm. Fear claimed he recorded evidence about the flight incident.
His wife has to hold down their son during flight takeoff. Image: Fear Dawooz/FB
The family was stopped by on-ground security
Upon reaching KLIA, the family was confronted by four to five on-ground security staff. The cabin crew chief allegedly informed security to stop the family because Fear illegally recorded a video during the flight incident.
The security asked him to explain what happened on the flight. However, the cabin crew chief interrupted and claimed the family made the flight difficult.
The security then apologised and asked Fear to delete the video. Fear refused to do so because it was evidence.
The security asked if he would delete the video if the cabin crew chief apologised. Knowing the other person wouldn’t apologise, Fear refused.
The security followed the family to the baggage claim area and tried to convince Fear to delete the video, claiming they could lose their jobs.
Fear said he would provide names, contact numbers and email so that security could raise the issue and he could get a sincere apology from the management.
The security agreed and said they would investigate the matter and email him the result.
Fear said he didn’t receive any follow-up regarding the issue and couldn’t contact MYAirline on their social media page. Instead, he commented on one of their videos promoting the availability of seat belt extenders for children.
MYAirline released a statement
MYAirline apologised for the family’s poor experience flying with the airline.
According to their policy, they provide a passenger with an infant seat belt in accordance with the safety requirement set by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).
Children below 24 months old must be seated with a parent or a guardian with an infant seat belt. However, children above 24 months old must be fastened with a seat belt on their seats for safety purposes.
MYAirline promised to investigate the matter to fill in the gaps in their service and take immediate corrective actions to prevent a repeat of similar situations.
MYAirline also promised to learn from this experience to enhance its services and ensure a positive travel experience for its passengers.

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“Logging Is Good For Tigers” Says Kelantan Forestry Department

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Director Abdul Khalim Abu Samah of the Kelantan Forestry Department claims that logging is actually beneficial for the tiger population.

He made this claim at a press conference in Relai Forest Reserve, Gua Musang, according to MalaysiaKini.
Abdul claims that studies have shown that logging is beneficial to the tiger population. This is because logging will lead to growth of new plants and saplings, which will attract prey animals such as deer.
Our Malayan tigers in their natural habitat.(Credit: WWF Malaysia)
As such, the larger population of deer will also mean more food for tigers, allowing the tiger population to grow as well.
Abdul claims that in forest reserves, where trees are big and protected, tigers have a more difficult time hunting prey.
Additionally, he notes that logging activities only happen in compliance with the annual felling ratio (CTT) of 3,900 hectares per year in specified production forest reserves, not protected forest reserves.

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Covid-19: New Record Again With 869 New Cases Today

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Malaysia has broken its own record again with 869 new cases of Covid-19 announced today. Worst still, all the new cases were local transmissions.

However, 90% of the cases were in areas that are under Targeted Movement Control Orders (TEMCO), Conditional Movement Control Orders, and prisons.
Broken down by states, the highest number of cases was detected in Sabah (451), followed by Penang (189), Selangor (159), Kedah (38) and Kuala Lumpur (15).
There were also 4 deaths recorded and 5 new clusters detected.
However, 302 Covid-19 patients recovered today.
Status Terkini COVID-19 Di Malaysia, 17 Okt 2020Kes sembuh=302Jumlah kes sembuh=12,561 kesKes baharu positif=869(kes import=0, kes tempatan=869)Jumlah positif=19,627 kesKes kematian=4Jumlah kes kematian=180 kesKes dirawat di ICU= 91 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan= 30 kes pic.twitter.com/lLuNQhWovo— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 17, 2020

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Woman stabs male friend out of “love”

On 23 May 2019, a 21-year-old Japanese woman was arrested in Tokyo for attempted murder of a male acquaintance. They were not known to be involved romantically.
The Japanese woman, Yuka Takaoka, called the police after the stabbing. She was later photographed sitting and smoking on the bloodied floor next to the man.
She was seen smiling while being taken away by the police. She was quoted saying “Since I loved him so much, I just couldn’t help it.”

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Netizens have instantly linked her behavior to a common anime trope called ‘yandere’, where they take love and obsession to the extremes, often resulting in violence and death.

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She cosplays popular yandere characters.
Many were quick to point out that such behavior is completely immoral and wrong, regardless of the portrayal in popular media.

people making an aesthetic out of the yandere japanese girl are disgusting. yall wont be going uwu if u’re the ones getting chased by a person wanting to stab you to death as a symbol of their love. a person almost died n yall out here making wallpapers of the killer and shit UGH
â€” 🔸🔅🦁🔅🔸 (@fakkeuu) May 26, 2019

Look guys. Keep your Yandere GF fetish or love to the 2/2.5D world, behind a screen where the person will not be able to physically hurt a person. Stop saying shit like Yandere IRL is cool or telling her its ok to stab you coz shes Yandere. It’s not funny.
â€” Ven @ ãƒŠãƒŠãƒ©ã‚¤RE:UNION (@Venqeance_) May 26, 2019

Distressingly, there are also people who are fantasizing about this behavior.

BRO I WOULD WADE THROUGH A SEA OF RUSTY NAILS JUST SO SHE COULD STAB ME BRO OMG YANDERE GF WAIFU UWU UWU
â€” Max Laing (@3_left_standing) May 26, 2019

Ohh yeaaaa I need dat yandere GF who stab me into happiness.Hahahahahaha *chuckles* I’m gonna dead.
â€” Dendy Afrizal âœ—âœ— (@catnoshippo) May 26, 2019

This isn’t the first time that criminals have been romanticized for being good-looking.
In 2017, felon Jeremy Meeks shot to internet fame when his mugshot was released. Dubbed the ‘hot felon’, he walked the runway at the Men’s Fashion Week in Milan the moment he was released from jail.

Ps. Even if you are very good-looking, please don’t commit crimes and expect internet fame!

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Are public hospitals THAT bad? Here’s why you should give them a shot

When it comes to getting healthcare, Malaysians (with money) usually opt for private hospitals. After all, they have health insurance to cover it.
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Why? Simply because of the negative stigmas surrounding government hospitals.
For the uninitiated (congratulations, youâ€™ve survived life without being hospitalised), the waiting time for government hospitals can be quite daunting.
Based on a survey conducted by Malay Mail Online, the average waiting time to get treatment in government hospitals is between 2 to 5 hours. This includes the queue to take a number, the wait for rooms to be assigned, and then more waiting outside the consultation room.

Breakdown of a standard public hospital waiting time. Graphics by: Malay Mail Online

One explanation for this waiting time is simple: public hospitals are cheap!
Twitterjaya started talking about it the moment this tweet comparing major procedure charges in public hospitals vs government hospitals blew up:

Friend of mine had a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. Doc said SJMC could perform coiling surgery. Estimated costs were from RM100,000 to RM150,000.
Surgery eventually done in HKL.
For RM306.
Go figure.
— Alwyn Lau (@alwyn_lau) November 14, 2019

Due to the high treatment cost in private hospitals, sometimes even your health insurance gets maxed out. At the end of the day, you have to fork out the money yourself. Some people end up stopping the treatment entirely because of this.
According to @alwyn_lau, the only drawbacks of public hospitals besides the waiting time are the often gloomy â€œambienceâ€ as well as the lack of infrastructure for visitors.
Due to 90% room occupancy, the comfortable number of visitors given the small space allocated for every patient is 4 people tops.
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However, we feel that this is such a small price to pay, considering how youâ€™d be getting top-notch doctors coupled with world-class infrastructures for the patients!
In case you forget, earlier this year, Malaysian healthcare ranked first in the Best Healthcare in the World category of the 2019 International Living Annual Global Retirement Index with a score of 95 out of 100.
In fact, since 2017, public hospitals have been trying to cut down waiting times by practising Lean management technique – a method where the hospitals identify any process that causes delays for patients, finding workarounds or eliminating them where possible.
Sadly, it really seems as though weâ€™ve taken our wallet-friendly healthcare for granted when tweets like this go viral in a first world country:

Insulin costs $450 a month. An AR-15 costs $395 for a lifetime. It shouldnâ€™t be more affordable to kill than to stay alive.
â€” Beto O’Rourke (@BetoORourke) August 17, 2019

Healthcare in the United States is so expensive, it’s cheaper to purchase a firearm.
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While health necessities cost a kidney (pun intended) abroad, life-saving insulin dosages in Malaysia is subsidised and only cost us RM1.
Even so, there are upsetting cases where Malaysian diabetic patients would simply take the dosages home without actually using them.

Pembaziran ubat bukan isu baru. Yang paling buat saya terkilan ialah pembaziran insulin.
Insulin ni tak murah. Harga sebatang boleh cecah puluhan RM. Cara penyimpanan – mesti dalam peti sejuk 2 – 8' Celsius. Tak tahan lama di suhu bilik.
Sedih. Kecewa. Sampai bila?#MedTweetMY pic.twitter.com/zbPmPTOS99
— Izzah 💊 (@izzahrph) October 10, 2018

“Medicine wastage is nothing new. But what really upsets me is insulin wastage. Insulin isn’t cheap. 1 unit can cost at least 2 digits. Method of storage – must be kept between 2-8′ Celsius. It won’t last long in room temperature. Sad. Disappointed. When will this end? #MedTweetMY”

@izzahrph via Twitter
Just because healthcare here is cheap, it doesnâ€™t mean you can take it for granted either.
With Budget 2020 focusing on regulating rising healthcare costs even more through medicine price controls, thereâ€™s no surprise that our healthcare might get even more affordable.
Despite this, our healthcare expenditure is still only between 4-5% of GDP compared to the percentage spent by other low and middle-income countries, i.e. 7% and 6% of GDP respectively (as reported by WHO).
This means that while our healthcare is going in the right direction, there can still be improvements done on the government’s total expenditure.
Regardless, we really hope society would give public healthcare a chance first before falling for the negative stigmas surrounding it.

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Mechanic In Melaka Allegedly Injures Wife For Not Wanting To Have Intercourse

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41-year-old mechanic, Syed Fakrulrazi Syed Abdul Rahman claimed trial at the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court for two counts of allegedly seriously injuring and intimidating his wife for refusing to have sex.

He pleaded not guilty to the charges before Judge Darmafikri Abu Adam yesterday (June 6).
According to Berita Harian, the accused allegedly committed the first offence by hitting the nose of his 33-year-old wife with his head on February 12, 10 am at their house in Taman Tanjung Minyak Perdana, Melaka Tengah.
If found guilty on the first offence under Section 325 of the Penal Code read together with Section 326A, he faces a maximum seven-year jail term and fine, or twice the maximum jail term.
The second offence involves him allegedly threatening to kill his wife at the same place, date and time for refusing to have sexual intercourse with him.
The accused was charged under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which carries a penalty of up to two years in jail, a fine or both, upon conviction.
\\ Mekanik didakwa hantuk hidung isteri hingga parah kerana enggan lakukan seks– MELAKA: Seorang mekanik dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Sesyen Ayer Keroh, atas tuduhan mengugut bunuh dan cederakan isteri hingga parah secara menghantukkan kepala ke hidung mangsa.https://t.co/KmWATcT4YR— Berita Harian (@bharianmy) June 6, 2023
Deputy Public Prosecutor, Aliff Asraf Anuar Sharuddin objected to bail for the first charge but suggested bail of RM20,000 with one surety with the additional condition of the accused not disturbing the victim and reporting to the nearest police station.
The defence lawyer, Ishak Mohd Kari, applied for a lower bail on the grounds that his client previously worked in a furniture store and recently just got a new job as a mechanic on June 1 with a salary of RM2,000 a month.
He also told the court the accused has four children aged two to 10 years and has since moved to Bentong, Pahang after the incident.
He said, even so, the accused has to carry out the responsibility of paying alimony for his wife who does not work and their children, in addition to the victim, also filing a formal divorce claim at the Syariah Court here.
The court granted RM10,000 bail with one surety and fixed July 10 for re-mention.
Even though marital rape is unfortunately legal in Malaysia, victims can still seek help if they are abused and threatened in any way.
If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic abuse, reach out to the Women’s Aid Organization’s hotline at +603 3000 8858 or WhatsApp/sms +6018 988 8058 (24 hours). You can find more info here.
Alternatively, there is always help available from Malaysian’s 24-hour Talian Kasih hotline at 15999 too.
READ MORE: Selangor Tops Charts For Highest Number Of Domestic Violence Cases
READ MORE: Use This Hand Signal To Ask For Help, AWAM Urges Domestic Violence Victims

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Meet Phoenix, Malaysiaâ€™s FIRST Hijabi Wrestler

Yes, you may know that we have female Muslim wrestlers,but did you know we have Muslim hijabi wrestlers?
Little petite Nor â€˜Phoenixâ€™ Diana is the FIRST hijabi wrestler in Malaysia. After extensive Google-ing, we found that she is not ONLY the first hijabi wrestler in Malaysia, but also in the world.

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The 19-year-old has 3 years experience of wrestling under her belt as she started at 16. (First a baju kurung rapper, then a hijabi wrestler, guess 19-year-olds are rocking the world now huh?)
What started out as a mere past time with her little brother playing wrestling video games then turned into a passion of watching wrestling matches.
Which then inspired her to begin looking for wrestling classes.

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Phoenix later stumbled upon Persatuan Gusti Malaysia (now called Malaysia Pro Wrestling (MYPW)).
About 2 months after training with Ayez Shaukat Fonseka she entered the professional wrestling arena when someone needed a replacement wrestler.

She credits her courage in wrestling to her coach and teammates at MYPW.
Even though she trains with males (since she is the only other female there), they do not treat her differently. Instead, they constantly encourage her to perform various moves.
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Initially, Phoenix was known to wrestle with her mask. This puzzled wrestlers, as most females would dress revealingly at matches.
So, when she took off her mask and donned a hijab instead during Singaporeâ€™s SPW: Ladies Night last year, people were shocked.

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 Go to @sgprowrestling youtube channel to watch my match against @bluelotus_gtmv and @zeda_zhang 🤪. . . . #prowrestling #wrestling #puroresu #womenswrestling #norphoenixdiana #nordiana #mypw #spw
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Despite how her family and friends describe her as a quiet and reserved young woman; in the ring, Phoenix is a completely different person.

My family, even my fellow wrestlers, were shocked at my persona in the ring.
You see, I am usually a quiet person. Iâ€™m not that outgoing or outspoken. But I love wrestling.
Nor â€˜Phoenixâ€™ Diana via The Sun Daily
Phoenix is truly the epitome of power. We fully support her to continuously be bold and go where no hijabi has gone.

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 T- Minus 2 days until MyPW: Fightback.  Hereâ€™s the highlights of my previous match at MyPW:Redemption against the legendary @emisakura_gtmv 😁. . . . . #prowrestling #puroresu #mypw #emisakura #gatohmove #nordiana #norphoenixdiana #womenswrestling
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Construction Workers Escape Quarantine After Taking Covid-19 Screening

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A number of construction workers have reportedly gone on the run after undergoing mandatory Covid-19 screenings in Kuala Lumpur.
According to FMT, 145 workers had fled quarantine at the Pavilion Embassy construction site in Jalan Ampang.
Previously, a targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) was placed on the site after more than 20 individuals were confirmed positive for Covid-19.
Some 400 workers, mostly foreigners, were locked down in the area and the Health Ministry is investigating the source of the latest â€œconstruction clusterâ€.
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Fortunately, as of writing, 11 of the over 100 escaped workers have already been found and detained.
Authorities explained that the details of the escaped individuals are already on hand as the group had apparently run off after medical teams had taken their swab tests and recorded their identities.
The government had previously announced for all foreign and migrant workers employed in the country to be tested for Covid-19 before they’re allowed to work.
This new standard operating procedure (SOP) seems to already be in effect as employees were already spotted queuing up for Covid-19 screenings at a clinic in Klang Valley.
In a video making rounds on social media, a massive line of supposedly migrant and foreign workers is seen starting from a clinic and snaking for a long distance along a street in Glenmarie, Subang.
Happening now : Employees taking compulsory Covid-19 tests at BP Healthcare Glenmarie. Keep watching if you want to know how far the line goes. Dont blame them on the zero social distancing. This is a result of poor planning by all our menteri kanans @AzminAli @IsmailSabri60 pic.twitter.com/oUcyu4Zne4— Mukhzani Alia (@mukhzanialia) May 6, 2020
According to the government, the cost of Covid-19 screenings should be covered by companies and employers as a means to not only keep their businesses going but also to curb the spread of the virus and protect public health.

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Saifuddin Assures Govt Won’t Use FINAS To Restrict Personal Freedom On Social Media, MPs Ask For Review Anyway

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Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said in a statement today that the government has no intention of using the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) Act 1981 to restrict the personal freedom of individuals on social media.

In an earlier statement, Saifuddin had said the Act was developed some 40 years ago before the existence of social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
He said that his ministry is aware that the Act needs improvement, highlighting that he had mentioned so in his 100 days report card on 20 June, which said that the ministry was reviewing all laws under its purview.
He also added that the ministry is open to suggestions to this, on not only the current Act being questioned in Parliament but also all others under the ministry’s purview.
Nevertheless, independent members of Parliament, Syed Saddiq (Muar MP) and Dr Maszlee Malik (Simpang Renggam MP) both suggested that the government review and issue clear guidelines on the need for film producers to obtain a license from FINAS before releasing films.
Syed Saddiq said he was worried that the regulations would hamper the efforts of content creators, majority of whom were youths, estimating that more than 250,000 young people would be affected by this law.
Meanwhile, Maszlee voiced concerns of educators, who had produced an array of video content for online learning purposes during the movement control order (MCO), pointing out that applying for a license would complicate the learning process post-Covid-19.
FYI, based on information posted on the FINAS website, in order for an applicant to obtain a film making license, they must be registered as an owner of a private limited company (Sdn Bhd) and have a paid-up capital of no less than RM50,000.
This would mean that if the law was not reviewed many local content creators, such as Malaysian YouTube sensation Sugu Pavithra, would be deemed illegal and they should not have been able to kick start their channel and achieve their success today.
The issue of FINAS licenses arose after the government used the Act to regulate Al Jazeera after the international production company released their “Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown” documentary on YouTube.
Following that, Kluang MP asked Saifuddin during Parliament to explain how the Act would affect other content creators in the country. Saifuddin responded by reading aloud the contents of the Act.

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Cash Aid Now Called Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah Or STR, Payment Starts Tomorrow

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Financial assistance for the B40 community from the Finance Ministry has been rebranded as Rahmah Cash Contribution (Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah) with disbursement to begin from tomorrow, 17 January 2023, onwards.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement that the unity government emphasises a compassionate approach to assist affected groups in the country.
In line with this approach, the government is introducing the Payung Rahmah concept to combat the rise in living costs.
The first phase of STR, which was set to be released in March, has been brought forward to combat the rising cost of living.
Each of the four million eligible households will be receiving RM300, while 1.2 million single senior citizens will receive RM100 each. The other 3.5 million bachelors will also get RM100 each.
The financial assistance will be credited to the bank accounts of recipients registered to receive STR in stages.
STR recipients living in the rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak, whether they have bank accounts or not, will also receive their financial aid tomorrow.
Those without bank accounts can also collect their financial aid at Bank Simpanan Nasional branches from tomorrow onwards.
For more information, please head over to STR’s official website at https://bantuantunai.hasil.gov.my

History of the B40 financial aid scheme
The Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) was first known as the Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (BR1M) during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s time in office.
Bank Negara Malaysia first proposed the idea of BR1M to the then-prime minister in March 2011 and the disbursements started the next year in 2012.
The goal of BR1M was to provide direct and targeted help to low-income groups to ease financial pressures due to subsidy rationalisation.
It was then replaced by the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) scheme during the announcement of Budget 2019 under Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s term in office.
BSH still maintained its goal to help ease the cost of living in the B40 community.
The financial aid has been renamed several more times such as Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia (2022), Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (2021), Bantuan Khas Covid19 (2021), and Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (2021).

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How To Get A Free Month Of Unlimited Travel On Rapid KL Train & Bus Services

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Good news for public transportation users as Prasarana has launched a “buy 1 free 1” package for the My30 travel pass that grants unlimited travel on Rapid KL train and bus services for only RM30 per month.

This includes services such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), KL Monorail and bus rapid transit (BRT) services in the Klang Valley.
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Available for purchase from 21 December onwards, the “My30 Plus 30 – Buy 1, Free 1” package gives users a free month of public transport use, which is redeemable between 15 January to 31st March 2021.
While the My30 travel pass can be purchased at all LRT, MRT, KL Monorail and BRT customer service counters, redemption for the free renewal can only be done at East Wing of KL Sentral station and Central Market only.
Additionally, the My30 pass is also available at these 8 selected bus hubs:
Pasar SeniKLCCSection 2 Shah AlamGreenwoodSri NilamSunway PyramidPearl PointPuchong Utama
According to Bernama, this new package was introduced as a bid to encourage domestic tourism under the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia).

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‘DO NOT DONATE HERE’ Trends When Netizens Urge Others Not To Donate To Govt Agencies

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It’s great to see Malaysians coming together to help out flood victims over the past few days. Malaysians have organized themselves to help rescue flood victims, feeding them, and even rescuing animals along the way.

There have been calls for donations and funds set up to help flood victims financially too. However, some Malaysians voiced their disappointment when the government decided to do the same and urged people not to donate to these funds at all.
The sentiment was brought over to Twitter under the trending topic titled, DO NOT DONATE HERE.

Some said it’s a reflection of the rakyat’s increasing lack of faith and trust in the government.

A few Malaysians said the government shouldn’t be asking for more funds and donations from the people since the rakyat has paid more than enough taxes.
STOP ASKING US MORE MONEY. We pay our taxes for this exact purpose, not to fund your fucking Vellfire!! DO NOT DONATE HERE https://t.co/W7Tq2dCJ1R— Niresh Kaur 🏴 (@nireshkaur) December 22, 2021
Do not donate here people. They already getting money from the people. Cukai namanya. https://t.co/26jnOfB1kL— brainsplitinhalf (@itspersonal1414) December 22, 2021
DO NOT DONATE HERE!!!Don’t donate to government!! They should take money from their own fund & budget. They are government why ask donation!!!! Our tax pay their salary, since they don’t do their job, Take all your salary & give to rakyat!!! https://t.co/OmPQUTpYH3— Rose 🌹 (@Dry_RedRose) December 21, 2021
DO NOT DONATE HERE. They have more than enough from our taxes. Shouldn’t be asking from rakyat anymore. https://t.co/XANJhZsL1X— 🌸 멜리 (@ailuromeow) December 22, 2021
Malaysian netizens also questioned what happened to all the tax money if it isn’t used to help the people.
They pointed out that the government should be helping to fund the NGOs and volunteers for doing the bulk of the work.
Why is the govt asking for money for donations to help the flood relief where did all our taxes go? Arent you the govt why are you asking for donations 🙁…..— 🧸 Niko 🧸 🍆🐺🦌🍑 (@_chocowint_) December 22, 2021
The government should be the one giving out fundings to all the NGOs and volunteers that are actually doing shit. Why are they asking for donations? Where did all that tax money go? :/ https://t.co/JGFRP4nxX9— Kallimari (@Kalli_Marii) December 22, 2021
A netizen pointed out the government’s audacity to hold a launch for a flood relief fund at a hotel and still ask the people for more money.
Ada duit buat event kt hotel to ask for donation. tapi tak da duit for the donation. DO NOT DONATE HERE. help NGOs instead!♥ https://t.co/PLPlwCrcE4— Finie Don (@finiedon) December 22, 2021
That said, it doesn’t mean Malaysians are refusing to help those in need.
Instead of donating to the government funds and agencies, netizens advised others to donate to other NGOs such as the Gurdwara.
Some have taken the initiative to build Twitter threads to list the NGOs others can donate to.
Donation Drive for Flood Relief in MalaysiaMalaysia is facing heavy rains & floods. It has impacted a larged of number of people.Here’s NGOs that you can directly donate to support those effected.MY ARMY, Let’s together joining force to help 💜Form: https://t.co/t6mHeVzj4v pic.twitter.com/Gz1C4oycVP— BTS ARMY Malaysia 🇲🇾⁷ (@BTSMY_ARMY) December 19, 2021
A few pointed out that funds donated to NGOs reach the flood victims faster because the funds don’t need to go through layers of bureaucracy.
#Malaysia, DO NOT DONATE HERE, as govt funds tend to take longer time to disperse to the people in need, due to the bureaucracy.Better donate to the volunteer programs and NGO that work directly with the #DaruratBanjir victims. At least we know where the money goes immediately. pic.twitter.com/mYlMVo4V8e— J Hon (@jiajiunnhon) December 22, 2021
The events from the past few days go to show that Malaysians will always have each other’s backs and it’s a heartening thing to see in trying times.

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“No officer, I’m not trying to kill myself”

Talk about a weird day at work.
A misunderstanding left one Malaysian in quite the awkward predicament when he was arrested for attempted suicide, last Wednesday.
In a thread which is currently making its rounds on Twitter, user AsyrafBinAzlin recounts an amusing episode involving the Fire and Rescue Department which resulted in him being detained by police.

Bapak kelakar siallll. Ad org ingat aku nak bunuh diri. Sampai bomba polis datang ,sebab nampak aku berdiri sini. Padahal aku jauhh gilaaa dengan pagar tu. Jarak platform /lantai tu dalam 20 kaki. Cuma platform tu sama level dgn pagar. Tak pasal2 sangkut balai polis ni😫😫 pic.twitter.com/mT4DSLDpXW
â€” AsyrafBinAzlin (Ø£Ø´Ø±Ù) (@acapgiga) May 29, 2019

â€œHilarious! Someone thought I wanted to kill myself. Police and fire department came, because they saw me standing here,â€ wrote Asyraf in his tweet accompanied by a short video of the supposed incident which was apparently shot from an adjacent building.
The 17-second video shows a man, seemingly standing at the ledge of the rooftop.
At the time, Asyraf was actually in the process of servicing and repairing the building’s water heaters (which is where he works BTW guys) when the authorities came to collect him.

Asyraf was quite perplexed by the whole ordeal, when the word of his supposed attempt at suicide had even reached his colleagues and superiors.

Sekejap je sampai dekat boss. Masak laaa kalau kena jawab dgn manager sini karang 😪 pic.twitter.com/WlWCGy7DyJ
â€” AsyrafBinAzlin (Ø£Ø´Ø±Ù) (@acapgiga) May 29, 2019

He was later free to go after giving his statement and was left pretty amused by the whole ordeal.
However the twist continues, as upon closer inspection, Asyraf had figured that the man (in the original video) wasnâ€™t actually him.
It may have been a cleaner who had been working there earlier, drawing attention but leaving before police arrived.

Baru lepas dapat perlepasan dari balai sbb depa ckp kesian dekat aku kena naya mcm ni. And depa ckp aku tgh buat kerja, tak pasal2 kena report nak bunuh diri. Skrg ni aku pi balik tempat tu. Ni haaa tempat aku berdiri. Jauhh gilaaa weh..jarak dekat tepi dinding tu dalam 20-30kaki pic.twitter.com/ADyGYDbXrA
â€” AsyrafBinAzlin (Ø£Ø´Ø±Ù) (@acapgiga) May 29, 2019

Twitterjaya who were equally amused by the affair came in to share their thoughts on what had happened.

Plot twist yg menarik😅😅
â€” Muhammad Aidil (@dilaymin93) May 29, 2019

Baca cerita awak perasaan sedih dan lawak bercampur aduk hahahahahahaaa
â€” 👑 (@shikinkholid_) May 29, 2019

Betapa prihatinnya rakyat Malaysia sampai salah faham dibuatnya
â€” syhah_my (@syhah_my) May 30, 2019


Malaysians (Again) Accuse Government Of Double Standards For Ignoring CMCO Rules

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Malaysians are again accusing the government of double standards over allegations that several high ranking officials had breached standard operating procedures (SOP) enforced during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in the Klang Valley and Sabah.

Read More: PM Muhyiddin Explains Klang Valley CMCO Decision, “Double Standards” & More
Reportedly, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had chaired a special meeting with members of the Cabinet of Ministers on October 23, 2020.
Istana Negara later confirmed that the PM and other top officials also met with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at the royal palace in Pahang that same day.

Muhyiddin’s audience with the King came following speculations that the country might be heading into a state of emergency or darurat.
Images of the official entourage leaving the Prime Minister’s office in Putrajaya and later having discussions with the YDPA began spreading online.
Concerned netizens claimed that the entourage had endangered the Agong as they had broken a number of rules dictated by the CMCO as well as Covid-19 safety guidelines which include:
Restrictions on inter-state and inter-district travel, except for emergency situations.Travelling with more than 2 people in a vehicle.“Dining-in” with more than the maximum 4 people allowed per table.The lack of face masks and a minimum 1-meter physical distancing.Work-from-home (WFH) restrictions against face-to-face meetings and discussions.
Read More: More CMCO Updates: WFH Now Mandatory, But There’s Exceptions
@PDRMsia mohon pertanyaan. Ini dikira lebih dari 2 orang dlm satu kereta atau tidak?— حفيظي عبد اللطيف (@HafiziLatiff) October 23, 2020
#PDRM mohon beri saman atau penjara kpd semua dlm gambar ni sbb melanggar SOP. Semua tak pakai mask dan tak ada social distancing, dan membahayakan kesihatan DYMM Agong pic.twitter.com/eFNrygzUIx— Carol (@Carol09461723) October 24, 2020
This is such a devastating image when your own 65 year old father is fighting for his life in ICU due to covid and we still yet to know where he got it from. I have no words to express my disappointment with this govt on how they choose to not take SOPs seriously…— Izzypeasy (@izzy_311) October 23, 2020
Scenes from inside the royal palace were also shared by the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah on his Instagram stories.
Screenshot from Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim official Instagram page.(Instagram/this.7)

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Netizens Claim Malaysia’s Enforcement Of Mandatory Mask Rule Has Double Standards
Agong To Meet Other Rulers To Discuss Muhyiddin’s Proposals
hat Is This State of Emergency/Darurat Thing Anyways?
More CMCO Updates: WFH Now Mandatory, But There’s Exceptions
[UPDATE] CMCO WFH: Who Can Go Office & Who Cannot


Shouldn’t Everyone Be Treated The Same? The Pursuit of Fair Access to Health Care

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Never mind the family you were born into, just the mere fact of your birth place, your quality of life could vary significantly. For example, one of the things that determine your quality of life is health care.

Access to health care has come a long way in the last century but it still has a long way to go before everyone is afforded the basic necessities health care provides.
The gap between who gets it and who doesn’t needs a concerted effort on a global scale to be decreased and this unequal access to health care is known as a health inequity.
Credit: Asad Photo Maldives/Pexels
What is World Health Day ?
This  7th April 2021 is World Health Day and The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling for action to eliminate health inequities as part of a year-long global campaign to bring people together to build a fairer, healthier world.
The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.World Health Organisation constitutional principle.
Credit: Health Vector/Freepik
Who ever said the world was fair ?
Renowned for the affordable access to healthcare are places like Canada, UK, and many of the European countries. These places prioritise the health of their people rather than commodifying people’s health, and such practises should be adopted on a global scale.
In recent years many countries have experienced rapid economic growth, migration and urbanisation; creating opportunities for better lives for many, but leaving others behind.
Yet, all over the world, some groups struggle to make ends meet with little daily income, have poorer housing conditions and education, fewer employment opportunities, experience greater gender inequality, and have little or no access to safe environments, clean water and air, food security and health services. This leads to unnecessary suffering, avoidable illness, and premature death. And it harms our societies and economies.
Credit: Fadil Fauzi/Unsplash
Healthcare in Malaysia
The Malaysian healthcare system focuses on Primary Health Care (PHC) that places social equity as important and allocates public funds for the poorest 20% of the population.
After independence, the health sector became an integral part of the national and development process and the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been able to deliver health care to communities throughout the country.
Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail
Studies have also shown that the Malaysian health standard is almost at par with those of developed countries. Malaysia ranked fairly high for our healthcare in the region, and in fact – the world.  Data from the World Health Report indicated that the health indicators of Malaysians were much better compared to some of the ASEAN countries. As a nation, this puts us in a good position to help our neighbours improve their healthcare systems.
But is Malaysian health care equitable?
Despite its quality, the Malaysian healthcare system is not without its flaws.
A 2011 paper published in the Journal of Public Health Africa pointed out that despite Malaysia’s effort in socio-economic development plans, there still exist issues in equity and accessibility especially for the indigenous groups, rural population and the hard-core poor. This can be seen through quality in terms of health services, manpower and equity in terms of geographical location and accessibility in terms of price and tariff.
Nevertheless, efforts are taken by the government to strengthen the rural health services in Malaysia through the improvement of existing facilities and introducing new health services that range from outpatient curative care to preventive and promotive services.Health care delivery in Malaysia: changes, challenges and champions, Journal of Public Health Africa
Hospital Orang Asli Gombak.(Credit: Effendi Abdulgani/YouTube)
The paper also noted that the difference in Malaysia’s public and private health sectors in terms of specific services provided may have a significant effect on the equity of services. It also leads to an imbalance of the distribution of manpower between the public and private sectors here in Malaysia.
Generally, the services provided by private hospitals are curative and selective in nature, either free or subsidized and much more comprehensive which is controlled by issues of equity. Access to private health services is limited to the richer society that can afford out-of-pocket payments of higher fees.Health care delivery in Malaysia: changes, challenges and champions, Journal of Public Health Africa
Klinik Kesihatan Kuala Lumpur (KKKL) at Jalan Fletcher is always crowded and people prefer to go there as they can see a doctor.(Credit: The Star)
Unfair & Preventable Health Inequity
The Covid-19 pandemic has undercut recent health gains, pushed more people into poverty and food insecurity, and social and health inequities.
Covid-19 has hit all countries hard, but its impact has been harshest on those communities which were already vulnerable, who are more exposed to the disease, less likely to have access to quality healthcare services and more likely to experience adverse consequences.
Credit : Dennis Ngai/Pexels
Health inequities are not only unjust and unfair, they are preventable. They threaten the advances made to date, and have the potential to widen rather than narrow equity gaps.
Doesn’t mean we can’t make the world fairer
In the case of the vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic for instance, by prioritising front-liners, the elderly and the sick, instead of the wealthy, powerful, and famous; we can demonstrate that the world doesn’t have to be so unfair all the time. That human lives matter more than the privileges we are born into.
How can we systematically support access to health care in impoverished nations? The first step to solving a problem is recognising that there is one. Many countries in Africa and South America, even regionally in our back yard, Southeast Asia, require international assistance to upgrade their quality of health care for their people.
Strategies that place greater attention to improving health equity, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalised groups can alleviate these inequities.
Credit: Dennis Ngai/Pexels
Equitable Access
During 2020, as the Covid‑19 pandemic escalated globally and vaccine development intensified, the WHO Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) facility adopted the motto “No one is safe unless everyone is safe” to emphasise the need for equitable vaccination.
The facility set a goal of supplying vaccines to nearly 100 low-to-middle income countries that could not afford them. COVAX sought to fundraise US$6.8 billion to purchase and deliver vaccines to these participating countries.
WHO is calling on leaders to ensure that everyone has living and working conditions that are conducive to good health, and to monitor health inequities and ensure that all people are able to access quality health services when and where they need them.
As they once sang “Heal the world, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race.”

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Health care delivery in Malaysia: changes, challenges and champions
World Health Day 2021


Malaysia Loses ~RM9B A Year From Entirely Preventable Diseases

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Other than transmissible diseases like Covid-19, Malaysians also face another kind of health issue: non-communicable diseases (NCDs), in the form of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and more.

In fact, non-communicable diseases are such a big issue that it is estimated to cost the country more than RM8.91 billion a year, or around 0.65% of our gross domestic product (GDP), according to the latest report from the health ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO).
While NCDs are often calculated with regards to healthcare costs, the report shows that such diseases are also costly in terms of social and economic development of the country. The RM8.91 billion loss stems from absenteeism and premature death of those among the working population.
According to Dr Lo Ying-Ru, a WHO representative in Malaysia, every disability and premature death is entirely preventable, which makes it more tragic when such things happen to patients. Thus, the government and citizens must take the issue seriously and reduce the prevalence of these diseases among Malaysians.
Malaysia is not alone: NCDs are the leading cause of death globally, and is particularly associated with poor lifestyle choices such as tobacco use, bad diets, alcohol abuse, and physical inactivity.
As such, Dr Lo urges the government and other stakeholders to invest in the prevention and control of NCDs. Malaysians should also take up healthier lifestyles to prevent NCDs, such as engaging in more exercise and eating a balanced diet.

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Pos Malaysiaâ€™s website hit by malware: Online shoppers “upset”

Ever wondered what happened to that parcel that youâ€™re supposed to receive but hasnâ€™t yet shown up?
Seems like Pos Malaysia was hit with a malware attack last week which prompted the postal service to lodge a police report and rectify the problem.
They’ve added in the statement that although their site was attacked, the data of customers is still safe.

While Pos Malaysiaâ€™s website has gone back online, its other website, Pos Laju is still under maintenance.
This has annoyed many of the delivery service users (sellers and buyers alike) as many have complained that they are unable to track their parcels.

i am:
⚪ straight
⚪ gay
🔘 waiting for poslaju to finally deliver my parcels
🔘 losing my patience
â€” Syafiq Aizat Ayub (Sapit) (@yo_sapit) October 22, 2019

The poslaju abg that sent my parcel today just told me that their system is down right now and they suppose to not deliver the parcel but they still do it bc nanti customers complaint. I asked when will the system be okay again and he said he have no idea too
â€” ì‚¬ë§Œë‹¤ ☄ SOPE WORLD ☄ (@balencihope) October 23, 2019

As online seller, jika barang tu tak sampai sbb pos laju yg problem salah peniaga eh? 😓
â€” abg manis (@iwanqais) October 29, 2019

As an online seller, if the parcel didn’t arrive because it’s Pos Laju’s problem, is it the seller’s fault?
via Twitter
The company has taken proactive measures to track these parcels via Twitter, but people are becoming increasingly frustrated with the service.
If you are affected by this and want to track your package, you might want to tweet to their official Twitter page with the following details :

SenderName:Tel:Full address:
Item Type:Brand:Quantity:Colour:
Regards,HD [2]
â€” Pos Malaysia Berhad (@pos4you) October 29, 2019

As of the time of writing (Oct 29), the site is still down which makes it more than a week since the malware attack.
Alternatively, if you can’t access Pos Laju’s website to track your parcels, you can also visit the link to this website to find out the whereabouts of your package.
Pos Malaysia sends around 700,000 parcels daily, so each day with disrupted services is certainly bad news!

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Places You Must Wear Masks At: The Full List

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Now that masks are mandatory in crowded public areas, the public has been wondering what exactly constitutes as a crowded public area. Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told the public to just wear masks unless the area is open enough to safely physically distance, which raised more questions than it answered.

Now, the government has come up with a full list of places where masks are mandatory, so Malaysians can clear up their confusion over the mandate.
According to information from the National Security Council, masks are mandatory as follows:
Mosques and prayer roomsNon-Muslim places of worshipSocial gatheringsPublic transportationZoosSchool busses and vansSports and recreationHealthcare premisesPublic and wet marketsLive eventsRetail premises (all)Beauty and hair salonsSpas and reflexology centersFamily entertainment centers
So basically, everywhere lah, unless you have special exemptions.
The fight against Covid-19 is not yet over, and even just one careless person can cause a cluster outbreak, so don’t take the risk. Stay safe and wear your masks.
Kawasan-kawasan yang diwajibkan pemakaian pelitup muka. Jangan lupa retweet. pic.twitter.com/MSMbJoPXQv— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 5, 2020

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TnG eWallet Is Facing Technical Difficulties

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If your Touch ‘n Go (TnG) eWallet has been acting up earlier today, it’s because the app is experiencing a technical issue.

TnG eWallet shared on Facebook that they’re working to rectify the issue and apologised for the inconvenience caused.
They added that users will still be able to pay for tolls and parking via PayDirect and RFID if they have enough balance in the Wallet.

On TnG Malaysia’s Facebook account, the company said the RFID at Sprint Expressway is unavailable due to a network disruption at the Pantai Toll Plaza and Bukit Kiara Toll Plaza.
Netizens have complained that their eWallet balance showed up empty, about login issues, and losing customers when they failed to pay using the eWallet app.
At the time of writing, TnG has not given a time frame as to when the app will resume normally.

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LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales – It’s Funny [Review]

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LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales is a quirky one. It began with Darth Vader’s loyal servant Vaneé, who was left to take care of Vader’s castle on the lava planet, Mustafar.

But then Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi happened and neither Darth Vader nor Darth Sidious came back for him.
Fast forward to after Star Wars Episode IX – Rise Of Skywalker and we see Poe and BB-8 crash landing on Mustafar where Graballa the Hutt is trying to turn Darth Vader’s castle into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel.
Ever loyal, Vaneé and his Droid NI-L8 (got to love that foreshadowing name) still take care of the castle (which is impressive out of print LEGO set by the way).
As the heroes venture deeper into the castle Vaneé shares three amazing stories: a possible explanation of how Ben Solo became Kylo Ren, a tale of a powerful lightsaber that curses its user, and a story of what would happen if Luke Skywalker turned to the Dark Side instead.
Slowly with each story, Vaneé’s true intent is revealed.
More Than Just A Parody
Poe Dameron and Graballa the Hutt
Although LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales is a parody that’s more comedy than scary, it is still better than the sequel trilogy.
In fact, the first tale even tried to fill in the blank that is left from the three movies. Here the Knights of Ren got more screen time than they did in the movies.
It’s not serious, but it is a lot of fun.
My favourite tale would have to be the third story, a parody of The Monkey’s Paw called the Wookie’s Paw. I guess they didn’t have the heart to maul an Ewok.
Anyway, all the stories are brimming with creativity and fun.
I also liked how LEGO is poking fun at Disney with Graballa the Hutt. Turning Vader’s castle into a tourist trap, that’s ridiculous. But not out of the question with that mouse.
I love how LEGO slipped in pop culture references and pokes (all of which you have to discover on your own) into the stories.
However it is a show for kids, so it felt like LEGO held back. If this was a Robot Chicken sketch, it would be so much funnier with more savage with its jokes.
A Fun Watch
Luke Skywalker training under Darth Vader.
LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales is only 44 minutes long, so it didn’t overstay its welcome. It didn’t feel too short either.
But in the end, what I really want is for LEGO to take off the kiddie gloves and make this animated Halloween special go the whole 90 minutes.
The genius behind the writing is there. You’ve seen the LEGO Movies and the LEGO Batman Movie right? The stories in LEGO animation can be downright amazing.
Well, here’s hoping LEGO gets to do more Star Wars anthologies in the future.
You can watch LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales giht now on Disney+ Hotstar.

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The Forgotten History Of Malaysia’s 6 Timezone Changes

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What Time Does The Sun Rise ?
If you’ve travelled to Jakarta or Bangkok, you may have noticed that compared with Peninsular Malaysia, the sun rises about an hour earlier (sometimes up to an hour and a half) in these places. As it turns out, it’s the sun in Peninsular Malaysia that actually rises late.

Bangkok and Jakarta are almost on the same longitude position as Kuala Lumpur, yet we are in different time zones. If you look at a map of the world time zones, you will find that there is an unusual encapsulating line around Peninsular Malaysia (and because they decided to follow suit, Singapore).
Credit: World Time Zone Map/Wikipedia
If we were to go purely by longitude, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore should fall within the GMT +7:00 time zone.
Singapore and Malaysia, can we at least agree on the time?
During their tenure as premiers, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad  and Lee Kuan Yew disagreed on a great many things, but one thing they could agree on was the time. That it should be set forward to GMT +8 for a number on advantageous reasons.
Namely, having hours of sunlight later in the day being beneficial to all, especially farmers; and having our markets open and close the same time as Hong Kong’s – a boon for the business community.
Lee Kuan Yew and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.(Credit: Asiaone)
What is the Malaysian Standard Time (MST) ?
Dr Mahathir passed the Malaysian Standard Time Act (1981), which set the clocks ahead 30 minutes on 11.30pm December 31st 1981. New Year’s celebrations came early that year.
Under his administration, he united East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia’s time zones into Malaysian Standard Time (MST) which is equivalent to GMT+8. Synchronising our time with Perth, Hong Kong and Manila. Which is why you can travel to these places without having to reset your watch. Even though, if you have a look on the map, they’re further east.
Credit: Andrey Grushnikov/Pexels
Adjusting the Time
That’s the last time we changed timezones, but not the first. We’ve actually changed zone 6 times before that in our history.
Prior to 1901, GMT+6.46After 1901, GMT+6.55 (Set to Singapore Mean Time by Colonial Powers) After 1905, GMT+7.00  (Rounded off the time to the Standard Zone Time) After 1933, GMT+7.20 (Adjusted for Daylight Savings) After 1941, GMT+7.30 (Further Adjusted for Daylight Savings) After 1942, GMT+9.00 (Adjusted to Tokyo Standard Time during Japanese Occupation) After 1945, GMT+7.30 (Return to Daylight Savings Time) After 1982, GMT+8.00 (Malaysia Standard Time)
One imagines that all this time alterations would make time travel quite tricky on Peninsular Malaysia.
It’s not the time you think it is. The true time is about an hour and fourteen minutes earlier.

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Why Malaysia and Singapore Are in the ‘Wrong’ Time Zone
Frenemy & former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew
Why do Malaysia (mainland) and Singapore not share the same time zone as Thailand and Indonesia?
GUESS HOW MANY TIMEZONES MALAYSIA HAD BEFORE FINALLY HAVING ONE STANDARD TIME?
Time, Past And Present


GE15: TRP’s Hot Seat Take: Is It Still Shahidan’s Arau?

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Umno’s Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim is about as synonymous with Arau as butter on toast.

Who is Shahidan Kassim?
Born and raised in Perlis, he went on to serve his home state throughout his political career.
He was elected as Arau MP twice, in the 1986 and 1990 general elections. For the next four general elections (1995, 1999, 2004 and 2008), Shahidan won the Tambung Tulang state seat under the Arau parliamentary constituency. He was the state’s menteri besar from 1995 until 2008.
In 2013, Shahidan returned to the Dewan Rakyat after winning the Arau seat in the 13th General Election. He was appointed Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. He retained the parliamentary seat in 2018 and was later appointed as the Federal Territories Minister after the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government.
Dropped from Umno
At 71, Shahidan was determined that Umno would field him in Arau again this GE15 but it was not to be. He was replaced by Datuk Rozabil Abdul Rahman. Despite having been an Umno man throughout his entire political career, Shahidan switched to Perikatan Nasional (PN) and is now their candidate for Arau. His Umno membership was revoked following the move.
End of the road?
This GE15 will determine if it is ‘Shahidan the man’ who is able to win the hearts of the people in Arau, or it was always ‘Umno’s Shahidan’ that the majority had voted in.
While PN is not that different from Umno, considering its chairman is a former Umno deputy president, this GE15 will serve as a litmus test for Shahidan. With polling day just days away, Arau is among the hot seats many are keeping an eye on.
In the last GE, Shahidan managed a 4,856-vote majority, polling 16,547 votes. The turnout was quite high at 40,433 (83.91%). Arau now has 60,876 eligible voters and 3,640 are first-time 18 to 20-year-old voters.
Will his supporters stay loyal to him? Can Shahidan woo the Undi18 voters? Looking at him on the national stage, it may seem impossible for him to win, especially after his performance as the FT minister.
During his term, KL experienced bad flooding and DBKL was criticised by urban folk over its handling of the Crackhouse Comedy Club issue, among others. Shahidan was also criticised for declaring a public holiday after KL City won the Malaysia Cup.
However, as is the case with all our Cabinet ministers, it matters not what the rest of the country thinks of them when it comes to general elections, it only matters what the voters in the area they’re contesting think.
All Shahidan has to do is convince a significant number of voters from among 60,876 people to choose him over Rozabil and Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) fresh face Fathin Amelina.
As MP hopefuls, apart from them being Malay Muslims, Fathin Amelina – a 28-year-old economics graduate – and Shahidan, are like night and day.
With Undi18 succesfully gazetted, Malaysia is finally acknowledging the need to include the younger generation in shaping the country’s political landscape. Shahidan may find it tough to woo the young ones but it should be noted that ‘generational loyalty’ must not be overlooked.
Due to the fact that Shahidan is not a ‘political frog’ and is a familiar fixture in Arau, he may very well be voted in again.
Verdict: Too close to call

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Merdeka PNB118 Will Be KL’s Next Skyscraper And Tallest Building in M’sia

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Have you noticed a super tall building under construction in Kuala Lumpur lately? You might’ve at first thought it was the TRX building before recalling that the TRX was already complete.

Actually, that strange glassy building you saw in the midst of being built is the Merdeka PNB188, a.k.a the latest addition to Malaysia’s skyscrapers and soon to be the second tallest building in the world after the Burj Khalifa.
Twitter user Skyscrapers MY shared several facts about the building through a thread posted on Twitter.

Dekat Kuala Lumpur, mesti korang perasan ada satu bangunan baru dalam pembinaan yang tinggi menjulang! Lagi tinggi dari KLCC, TRX & Menara KL.Tahukah korang, bangunan tu kalau dah siap, ia akan jadi bangunan KEDUA TERTINGGI DI DUNIA selepas Burj Khalifa!Ini adalah bebenang: pic.twitter.com/dFHd25Q4Sh— Skyscrapers MY (@SkyscrapersMY) September 1, 2020

Standing taller than the Petronas Twin Towers, TRX and KL Tower, the Merdeka PNB118 is predicted to be completed in 2021. It will be 118 floors high and is situated next to Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara.
The building belongs to and is developed by one of the largest fund management companies in Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) and designed by Australian firm Fender Katsalidis Architects. The same firm that designed one of the tallest residential buildings in the world, the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia.
You can watch the firm’s founder, Karl Fender talking about the Merdeka PNB118 in the video below:

Speaking of its design, @SkyscrapersMY explains that the Merdeka PNB118’s unique silhouette was actually inspired by the image of Tunku Abdul Rahman when he raised his arm up to shout “Merdeka” on 31 August 1957. The tall spire located at the top of the tower symbolises Tunku’s arm.
The tower’s base is modeled from the diamond-shaped motifs of Malay Songket. While, the rest of the building is covered in glass from top to bottom, making it look like a beautiful piece of crystal.
Silhouette of the Merdeka PNB118 is inspired by the image of Tunku Abdul Rahman on Merdeka Day. (Credit: @SkyscrapersMY/Twitter)
The entire complex is being built in three phases. The first phase of development is the completion of the 118 floors of the building. The second phase will consist of a mall and park. Then, the third phase will add on three residential towers surround the main building.
The first and second phase is predicted to complete by 2021, while the third phase will only be completed in 2024.
The main building will house an 83-floor office space, a 17-floor hotel, and an observatory with a sky lobby, restaurants and other touristy facilities at the top-most floors.
(Credit: @SkyscrapersMY/Twitter)
@SkyscrapersMY shared that a glass lift will reportedly be used to transport visitors to the observatory, meaning that visitors will be able to enjoy a beautiful view of the city on their way up.
At night, the tower will be lit up by light strips that connect the buildings geometric edges, giving it a different and futuristic vibe compared to the other buildings in KL.
(Credit: @SkyscrapersMY/Twitter)
Getting to the building should be easy enough, as the Maharajalela monorail station is expected to be in walking distance from the tower.
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Ismail Sabri Still BN’s PM Candidate, Says Zahid

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Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob remains Barisan Nasional’s (BN) pick for the prime minister post in the 15th general election (GE15), says the coalition chairman Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi.

Zahid reiterated that Ismail was the only choice of the coalition and that the Opposition front was only speculating about his prime minister’s candidacy.
“At the party level, the decision that Ismail Sabri is our ‘poster boy’ and candidate for the post of prime minister is final as decided by the UMNO supreme council.
“The actions of certain parties are only aimed at causing friction, especially within Umno and among the Barisan component parties, as they don’t have anything to attack us,” Zahid was quoted as saying by The Star.
There have been rumours that BN would name Zahid as the prime minister should the coalition win GE15 but it was categorically denied by UMNO secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.
Meanwhile, the Bagan Datuk MP said that BN would nominate at least 70% fresh-face candidates in GE15.
“Those who will be nominated are individuals of calibre, have academic qualifications, and are highly committed to helping the people,” he said.
He also added that BN would do its best to meet the demand to fill 30% women candidates.
“I need to be fair and as party president and Barisan chairman, it is also necessary for me to keep the old faces so that the partnership is stable and balanced,” said Zahid.
In a related matter, Zahid said that BN would contest 191 parliamentary seats out of the 222 offered.
He added that for the first time ever, Friends of BN parties would also be given the opportunity to contest on the coalition’s ticket.
Friends of BN were made up of Parti Cinta Malaysia, All Malaysian Indian Progress Front, Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress, Malaysian United Indian Party, Makkal Sakti and Punjabi Party of Malaysia.

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