Putrajaya VIPs’ Imam Isn’t Finished Yet. After Deleting His Livestream He Returned With Something To Share

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After much dissatisfaction from the public regarding a viral video of people waiting in line to enter Masjid Putra as a VIP jumped the queue, the Grand Imam of the mosque Ikmal Zaidi Hashim came forward with an “explanation” via Facebook live.

The livestream also received backlash from the public, eventually being deleted, though removing it did not seem to help the situation.
Other religious figureheads in the country however have shown a different way to deal with their own lateness.
For example, Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, the Mufti of Perlis, who recently said that he was late to Isyak prayers and therefore prayed outside, despite the management of mosques in Perlis being partially under his department.
“As such, I was outside, like a late person,” he said.

Semalam saya lewat sampai untuk Solat Isyak di Masjid Bukit Keteri, maka saya kena solat di luar. Walaupun, sebahagian urustadbir masjid2 Perlis di bawah jabatan saya, tapi kelewatan adalah kesilapan saya. Maka saya di luar seperti orang yang lewat.— Dr MAZA official (@realDrMAZA) September 13, 2021

Another honourable mention is Menteri Besar of Negeri Sembilan Datuk Seri Haji Aminuddin Harun, who was seen praying outside too, as he was also late.

One would assume that with such examples, and after deleting the livestream, the Masjid Putra Imam would choose to not re-spark any anger, though it appears he lives by the Malay saying berani kerana benar.

Joining in on the action is Universiti Malaya Associate Professor Dr Saadan Man, whose thoughts on the matter were shared by Ikmal on Facebook.
In his post, Saadan mentions that VIPs in other places (concentrating on Masjidil Haram and other holy sites for Muslims to get his point across), get special treatment too.
He says that our Prime Ministers have entered the Kaabah, while the rest of use have no chance, and if we want special treatment, then we should become VIPs.
Ikmal’s sharing of the post though, doesn’t seem to have gained as much traction as the original by Saadan. Probably because the imam has disabled comments on his page.
Reference to special treatment in the Quran
A quick check of online resources by a layman shows that many references on matters such as these refer to a particular Surah in the Quran.
Surah ‘Abasa tells of a situation in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had made an apparent choice to favour one party, over another.
The Surah’s translation, according to Surah.my says the Prophet Muhammad had frowned and turned away when approached by a blind man.
In the following verses, his actions are questioned, as to why he turned away from the blind man.
As to one who regards himself as self-sufficient,
To him dost thou attend;
While verses eight and nine tell of the blind man who approached “striving earnestly” and “with fear in his heart”. “Of him thou was unmindful,” says verse 10.
By no means (should it be so)! For indeed it is a message of instruction:
As mentioned in verse 41 and 42 – “Blackness will cover them: Such will be the Rejecters of Allah, the doers of iniquity.”
Another interpretation of Surah ‘Abasa comes from Quran.com, who references Saheeh International.
Looking at the same verses, the translation is as follows:
Verse 5: As for he who thinks himself without needVerse 6: To him you give attentionVerse 8: But as for he who came to you striving (for knowledge)Verse 9: While he fears (Allah)Verse 10: For him you are distractedVerse 11: No! Indeed they (the verses) are a reminderVerse 41: Blackness will cover themVerse 42: Those are the disbelievers, the wicked ones
Perhaps from this Surah, in both interpretations shown above, one of the lessons we learn is favouritism, when it comes to religion is wrong.
To be absolutely clear, I don’t claim to be a religious scholar, meaning I most likely don’t know as much as the Imam or an Associate Professor, but from a layman’s perspective, preferential treatment by a mosque still doesn’t seem to sit quite right.

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US news site’s shocking MH370 article met with criticisms for reviving hijacking theory and heavy blame on Malaysia

The Atlantic, an American magazine, recently published an article titled â€œWhat Really Happened to Malaysiaâ€™s Missing Airplaneâ€ on its website.
Screenshot from The Atlantic
The lengthy piece written by William Langewiesche, however, was met with criticisms of  resurrecting conspiracy theories long abandoned as well as painting the Malaysian government -old and new- as incompetent with broad assumptions.
Picture Credit: The Atlantic
The Malay Mail was especially startled by the article’s insinuation that Captain Zaharie Shah, pilot of MH370, hijacked the plane, reviving an old and unproven murder-suicide theory.

Picture Credit: BBC News

Another US based site, Daily Beast, was also highly critical of The Atlantic’s article, stating that it was “blaming the pilot on the basis of what amounts to little more than hearsay.”

Due to the severity of these assumptions, the article also under fire from netizens for its broad assumptions on Malaysian politics and the captain himself.
 Research Fellow in Southeast Asian Political Change and Foreign Policy at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), Aaron Connelly, was one who was vocal in pointing out generalisations:

I expect that many Malaysians will take issue with the broad generalizations, such as this one. Others will use them to argue for reform.
No question there has been a lack of accountability from the previous Malaysian government, but these generalizations strike me as unsound. pic.twitter.com/sWrMRIPoFX
â€” Aaron Connelly (@ConnellyAL) June 17, 2019

He also pointed out how the article did not discuss the captain’s political beliefs and the correlation with the government change.

But the article primarily errs in failing to explain Captain Zaharieâ€™s political background, and the change in government that occurred last year. The two are related. 3/x
â€” Aaron Connelly (@ConnellyAL) June 17, 2019

Why does this matter? Two reasons. First, at the time, some pro-government activists argued that Zaharie had crashed the plane in protest at Anwarâ€™s conviction. It is important to note that no evidence of such a motive has ever been revealed.
â€” Aaron Connelly (@ConnellyAL) June 17, 2019

This complicates Langewiescheâ€™s narrative about Malaysian government incompetence and venality in two ways. First, the previous government under Najib Razak had an strong incentive to pin the crash on Zaharie â€” stronger than any incentive to protect an SOE. But it did not.
â€” Aaron Connelly (@ConnellyAL) June 17, 2019

Second, the current government has divergent incentives. On the one hand, it has argued that the Najib government mishandled the incident and the aftermath, and presented itself as a more competent alternative.
â€” Aaron Connelly (@ConnellyAL) June 17, 2019

Langewiesche has forgotten more than Iâ€™ll ever know about airplanes. The article is a compelling, heartbreaking read, and I suspect heâ€™s right about Zaharie. But his portrayal of an entire political system as incorrigibly dishonest does not serve the interests of good analysis.
â€” Aaron Connelly (@ConnellyAL) June 17, 2019

There were also general criticisms on the emphasis of Richard Gibsonâ€™s portrayal as the â€œwhite-saviourâ€ in the article. The American is an amateur beachcomber who helped locate MH370 debris washed up ashore in Mozambique and Madagascar.

Picture Credit: William Langewiesche via The Atlantic

The Malay Mail also stated that Richard’s portrayal in the article was “almost glowing” while the internet had thoughts as well.

All this long-ass article, the tl;dr is basically:1. American Blaine Gibson is the “hero”2. Malaysian govt is the villain
Nice try to set up the plot for the next blockbuster hit, Hollywood https://t.co/iziMtbmMU1
â€” Zurairi A.R. (@zurairi) June 17, 2019

Good read. Though the article feels heavy of heroism by a selfless white man coming to the rescue of uneducated, lawless savages. Would prefer if the writer sticks to just plain facts instead of bravado. I did Google Blaine. At least he’s real😳
â€” BOB (@ijitsavy) June 17, 2019

The disappearance of MH370 is a tragedy thatâ€™s still a sensitive subject for many Malaysians as the families of the missing persons struggle to come to terms to this day.

Picture Credit: Malay Mail

We may never know what truly happened to MH370 and
discussions on its disappearance is an extremely difficult subject.
You can take a look at The Atlantic’s article HERE


Maybank Named One Of The World’s Best Banks

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The nation’s largest lender, Maybank has been ranked as one of the best banks in Asia Pacific for Malaysia according to Global Financial Magazine.
It joins other established financial institutions in the region such as Singapore’s DBS, Indonesia’s state-owned Bank Mandiri and Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA).
Despite the current challenging external environment, the magazine reported that banks in Asia Pacific are performing well.
They’ve also cited Moody’s Financial Institutions Group Managing Director Graeme Knowd who said that banks in Asia Pacific are well-positioned, and after the crisis, most-highly rated banks in Asia will return to profitability and continue to merit high ratings.
Maybank has presence not only in Malaysia but in several other locations globally as well as they’ve set up offices in many countries in Asean and Europe.
Global Finance is a monthly magazine that started in 1987 with readers in 163 countries.
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16YO Teen Selling Nasi Lemak Gets Social Welfare Dept’s Attention After Pictures Of Him Selling Food At LRT Setiawangsa Goes Viral

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Several Social Welfare Department representatives yesterday visited Mohammad Ilham Mohd Fazil – a 16-year-old nasi lemak and pulut panggang seller at LRT Setiawangsa – to learn more about the difficulties that his family is facing and the assistance that can be channelled to the family.

This is according to lham’s oldest brother, Mohammad Firdaus Mohd Fazil, 20, who said that the welfare department is looking at ways to ease the burden that his family is facing.
Firdaus was met by TRP yesterday evening, soon after the Social Welfare Department had met him and his younger brother at the LRT Setiwangsa station.
He said that had been helping his mother, Rita Nasri, 45 to prepare the food that Ilham’s been selling every weekday at the LRT Setiawangsa since he was still in primary school.
Firdaus, who stopped schooling before taking his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination four years ago, told TRP that selling nasi lemak and pulut panggang had been his family’s main source of income.
Credit: CHAM AIS Facebook pictures
Their parents, added Firdaus, had split a few years back, and he and his two younger siblings, including Ilham, had been living with their mother at a one-bedroom house in Keramat.
“We have four siblings and Ilham is the youngest. One of his brothers is in Kedah now living with our grandmother,” he said.
He said that Ilham had been taking the train to LRT Setiawangsa to sell the food that he and his mother prepared.
He added that the family’s household income is about RM1,500 monthly, including the Baitulmal aid received by her mother, who hailed from Medan, Indonesia.
The Baitulmal aid however may be stopped soon as her mother’s visa is running out.
“We’re raising funds to pay for it (my mother’s visa) now,” said Firdaus.
And like every other child in the world, Firdaus only wanted the best for his mother and hope that he be able to take care of her and the rest of his siblings.
“I just wanted for her to be able to rest at home and let me take care of the rest,” he said.
Meanwhile, Firdaus also thanks public members who had been helping out the family to buy books and school supplies to ensure that his siblings can get the education they needed.
“Despite helping our family selling these foods, Ilham doesn’t miss school.”
Firdaus also said that LRT Setiawangsa is the only location where his brother sells nasi lemak and pulut panggang nowadays, where he started at 4.30pm every weekday.

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[Watch] Malaysians Fell In Love With This Man’s ‘Heartbreaking’ Public Piano Performance

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Malaysians shared a moment to romanticize about happily ‘never’ after when a self-taught pianist who calls himself AmirullahMz, took over the upright piano that’s set up in the middle of the BookXcess bookstore at the MyTOWN Shopping Centre in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur over the long Maulidur Rasul weekend.

Playing a cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s “happier” on the public instrument, the musician with his melodic fingers managed to bemuse local shoppers who were browsing through the bookstore’s library.
Amaze betul la tengok orang pandai main piano ni 😻 pic.twitter.com/WXO3squvvF— I (@Izzati_Imran) October 19, 2021
AmirullahMz’s talents also captured the attention of music lovers online when he posted a video of himself playing the melancholic tune.
“I was so nervous, so I messed up a lot,” wrote the humble pianist in the captions as hundreds, maybe thousands of commenters came to show him support.
Happier on a public piano🎹, nervous sangat so banyak juga tersasul 😂 pic.twitter.com/VMr3RBKskZ— Amirullah 💣 (@Amirullahmz) October 19, 2021
You can say that people were swept off their feet and swayed by waves of feels with the musician’s moving performance.
Man who’s good at playing piano always got my eyes 😍 https://t.co/XgpMVIqv4X— NAS 🌑 (@anssyfwn) October 20, 2021
Oh god this is so good. My ears are literally having eargasm. https://t.co/cnhXr0bF8p— syer (@asyrafzainal95) October 20, 2021
While others implied the brilliant idea for more public instruments to be placed around town so we can uncover more Malaysian musical talents.
putting a piano in public places shows you how many talented people are https://t.co/vki6voslOg— abby (@abyynana) October 20, 2021
However, this isn’t the first time that AmirullahMz had managed to draw an audience.
Last year, passersby managed to capture the pianist performing live on another public piano at the International Youth Centre (IYC) in Cheras while the musician had some free time after making a stop as an e-delivery rider.
Hahaha bro thankss ..lepas hantar order tadi kat situ..tengok macam line clear main la kejap, rupanya ada orang rakam hahaha 😂 tak sangka pulak anyway thanks bro..tu lagu utk korang harini sunyi2 dekat IYC ✌ baru meriah https://t.co/K6KmIG7Es0— Amirullah 💣 (@Amirullahmz) April 11, 2020
Check out, AmirullahMz’s entire discography on Spotify or tune in to his YouTube channel (HERE) for more magical finger action from the young musician.

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[Watch] These Malaysian College Students Make A Burial Wall For The Fallen ‘Charlie Ant’ Soldiers

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If you have never heard of Charlie Ants, then clearly, you’ve never lived in a hostel or, you’re not from the Northern part of Peninsular Malaysia.

There’s just something about these guys that make a hostel student’s life scary because they’re always found in dormitories! Those who are used to its visits, well, they got creative.
Recently, a college student, @syafff_betta and his friends made a video of how they caught a Charlie ant, manually with a masking tape. But what’s funny isn’t the way that they caught the bug, it’s the way they ‘honour’ the pesky poisonous bugs.

  @syafff_betta charlie ni memang anti-student ke eh ? time diploma ada degree ada tapi kat rumah tak ada pulak ♬ original sound – yayazureimy – yayazureimy

Behold, the hall of the fallen soldiers (or prisoners)
After they caught the little runner by sticking it onto a tape, they pasted the tape onto a – what appears to be a wall of plastered ‘victims’.

For those who wonder, yes that is quite a common way to manually catch these bugs (apart from using insect sprays). You can’t squeeze it or swat it down like a fly. It is said that if the secreted fluid gets everywhere, it’ll attract their brothers and sisters more! So, gotta be careful not to accidentally burst the bug’s butt!
You gotta have the masking tape ready for these guys!
Usually, people would just catch the charlie ants like that and leave them until they can discard them but these guys went extra.
Perhaps they wanted to know exactly how many of these pesky creatures are ruining their lives. They’re trying to prove a point there.
This hall of ‘fame’ humoured netizens
A lot of people were both stunned and amused by their actions. They even made jokes.
“Wah, employee of the month is it?”

“That’s a nice eco-friendly wallpaper you have there”

“Bruh, is that a multiplication table?”

“If the whole wall is complete, you can open a muzium, kid”

“Charlie ant to other charlie ant on the wall: Eh, dude, you’re here too? What a small world!”

They even named them for a proper ‘burial’
Following his commenters’ suggestions, he and his friends named each of the bugs that were caught.
(Credit: @syafff_betta / TikTok)
Well, it makes it easier to know which is which in the plastered-wall ‘cemetery’, right? At least they won’t get lost when they come for the next cemetery ‘visit’.
What are Charlie Ants?
Surprisingly, based on the comments on his video, a lot of people still do not know what these pesky critters are.
They’re not just regular bugs, oh no, they’re actually poisonous bugs that can pack quite a punch with their toxin. It burns!
Charlie ants (semut kayap/rove beetle/semut charli/tomcat) are actually beetles, not ants. They’re called so by locals in Malaysia because they resemble ants. They come from the genus Paederus.
(credit: Flickr)
Why are they named Charlie? We do not know. Our editor joked “maybe there’s a guy named Charlie who burned a lot of people and they named it after him?” We’ll never know.
They are normally found in abundance in states like Penang, Kedah and Perlis but there have been cases of it in Kelantan and other states too. They usually live in moist areas like paddy fields, lakes, drains, riverbanks and even palm oil plantations too.
Additionally, like most insects, they are attracted to light and they can fly. So that’s probably why they can be found in high buildings (sometimes the wind can carry them in) like condos and apartments too.
How to differentiate them from regular ants?
Thanks to @syafff_betta, he also explained the difference between a regular ant and the Charlie ant.
(Credit: @syafff_betta / TikTok)
Charlie ants have pointy butts while regular ants have more of a round behind. Charlie ants also have alternating colours of orange and black on their bodies, unlike regular ants who just have an orange body with a black butt.
How dangerous are they?
They have been a lot of cases where these creatures infested hostel buildings, campuses, condos, apartments and even government quarters.
They do not bite or inject their victims with venom. Instead, when they feel threatened (it’s a self-defense technique), their body will secrete a toxin called paederin which can cause burning rashes and blisters on humans. They can even cause conjunctivitis if the toxin is accidentally spread to the eyes.
(Credit: Public Health Malaysia / Facebook)
Some say that the toxin felt like acid burning through your skin!
The medical term for the rashes is called dermatitis linearis or paederus dermatitis. It’s not pretty and it definitely hurts, especially for small children.
Ways to keep safe from them
The Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM) and Public Health Malaysia have both shared the dangers of the Charlie Ants to citizens and warned us to be wary of these guys.
(Credit: KKM / Facebook)
If you come across these guys, follow these steps.
Do not touch them or squeeze them.Identify what they are and do not threaten or play with them for no good reason. Blow them gently off your skin if they come into contact. Wash the areas affected by the fluid with soap and water. (the faster you get them off, the better because the toxin absorbs quite slow, so a quick response could save the day)Close off the lights near you when you sleep at night and seal all windows, doors, and cracks tightly to prevent them from getting in.
So, next time you see these guys, remember not to squeeze them! Be very careful around them!
Hey, you could even do an insect wallpaper like those guys if you’re up for it.
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TLDR: M’sian Influencer YBB Publicly Apologises After Scams, Gambling Problems, Loansharks Chasing Her Surface Following Suicide Attempt

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Malaysian influencer Yang Bao Bei, also known as YBB, has had a rough few weeks. On 17th April 2021, she attempted suicide from her condominium, which led to netizens quickly going public with the reason why.

Scamming fans with luxury bags
A few weeks before her suicide attempt, she began selling her luxury branded handbags on her social media channels.
She would sell the bags to multiple buyers, take the deposit, and never send out the goods. Netizens quickly realized this and ripped apart her scam operation, tanking her reputation.
Before this fiasco, YBB was well-known as a lifestyle influencer.(Credit: YBB/Facebook)
Soon after, a 40-minute long video of six people simply titled “The Real Truth About YBB” shows people claiming to be her former business partners and friends, revealing that the 27-year-old influencer is actually heavily in debt to loansharks.
The six released the video in hopes to clarify the entire situation from people who were involved and victims of her scams, as well as to urge caution to other potential victims. They alleged that YBB spread lies about each person to different parties in an attempt to victimize herself.
From left: Charles Tee, an influencer friend; Yi Yi, an influencer friend; Lim Shang Jin, a content creator; Chord and Kay, former business partners; Sky, a family friend and business partner. This video was reproduced on each influencer’s platforms.(Credit: YouTube)
In the video, they managed to retrieve screenshots and evidence of chat logs with loansharks, other influencers, and more from YBB’s phone, which she had passed to one of them.
The money made her do it
More accurately, the lack of money forced her to such desperate ends.
In the video, her close friends and business partners in a bubble tea business all reaffirmed that YBB has borrowed money from them constantly in large sums.
YBB used her connections to gather large sums of money.(Credit: YBB/Facebook)
Additionally, they also raised an allegation that she intended to steal phones and wallets at a private influencer event, in an attempt to pull the same scam on other influencers’ accounts.
Yi Yi was one such influencer who lost her phone and wallet at the event. She alleged that YBB had taken her IC to borrow more money from loansharks, leading Yi Yi to lodge multiple police reports over her stolen identity.
However, YBB did not mention or address the allegation in her own apology video.
…Or was it love?
YBB released her own apology video on 30 April 2021. In it, she claims that her descent into gambling began because she was spending a lot of money on a then-boyfriend who was younger than her and earning less.
Yang Bao Bei apologies for hurting those closest to her.(Credit: YouTube)
To maintain their lifestyle, she cleared out most of her savings, leading her to desperately look for money.
The first time I gambled, I used RM300 to win RM30,000.YBB in her official apology video.
She claims that this ‘win’ caused to her to obsess over gambling as a way out of her financial hardships. Naturally, this was not the case.
Gambling her life away
After she had lost every penny, she took loans from loansharks with sky-high interest rates. When she couldn’t pay back the money, even more loansharks came to her offering more loans to cover her initial loan.
She took out more loans and continued trying to gamble her way to a win. During this time, her bubble tea business failed and she found out her then-boyfriend cheated on her, leading to their breakup.
YBB in a video announcing the closure of her business, Sky Fantasy, which was badly hit by the MCO.(Credit: YouTube/YBB)
When the loansharks began harrassing her family for the money, her friends chipped in to help her settle the loan. However, it wasn’t enough to cover the loan and interest. Hence, she took the money given by her friends to gamble once again, hoping for another win. It goes without saying that she lost all that money too. At this time, she allegedly had up to RM2million in gambling debt.
Finally, she decided to sell her luxury bags to earn some cash. However, when she received multiple enquiries for them, she was blinded by greed. She schemed to ‘sell’ the bags to multiple buyers and take their deposit without actually sending out the goods.
Of course, this scheme was quickly dismantled by her fans and netizens. She was apprehended and sent to jail for her online scam. During this time, she passed her phone to her former business partner and family friend Sky. Once Sky had possession of her phone, he quickly found out about the many lies that she has told and schemes she has pulled on her friends and fans.
Her lavish lifestyle as a lifestyle influencer required upkeep, after all.(Credit: YBB/Facebook)
Her fall from grace
When she was released from jail, her reputation was in shambles, she no longer had support, and loansharks were still at her door. At this point, she felt that there was no way out, which is when she decided to attempt suicide.
This half a year, I have done so much bad things and said so many lies. I’ve hurt my loved ones and all those around me. I really regret it.YBB in her official apology video.
She ends the video claiming responsibility for all her transgressions, saying that she will make amends and return all the money owed no matter how many years it takes. She also pleads with her viewers to never get involved with gambling, saying that it is never a way out, only a dead end.
In her latest video, YBB shows off the receipts all the first batch of refunds she has made to those who have paid deposits for her luxury goods.(Credit: YouTube/YBB)
In the meantime, if you’re having problems or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to Befrienders via:Phone: +60376272929E-mail: sam@befrienders.org.myAvailable 24 hours everyday, 7 days a week.

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Meet Malaysia’s Nobel Peace Prize Winner Who’s Working To Eliminate Chemical Weapon Use In The Syrian Civil War

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When you think of the Nobel Peace Prize, numerous great names come to mind like Mother Theresa, the Dalai Lama and Malala Yousafzai. But did you know that a Malaysian name is also included in this select list of luminaries?

Meet Mohd Nasarudin Mohd Yusof, Malaysia’s first Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Credit: Peace Post
Yes, this Malaysian is now among the 135 Nobel Laureates and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013 for his team’s “extensive work to eliminate chemical weapons” at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Established in 1895, the Peace Prize was to be awarded to the person (or organisation) who had done most for “fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses”. It is awarded by a committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget).
The Nobel Peace Prize to the OPCW consisted of a medal, a diploma and a cash prize of about 900,000 euro (~RM3.77million).
Credit: mStar
The Malaysian peacemaker
Naturally, Mohd Nasarudin Mohd Yusof was overjoyed by the recognition and told The Star in a 2014 interview that all he wanted to do was to make Malaysia proud of his service.
When you work overseas, no matter how small it (your work) is, you are carrying your country’s flag.Mohd Nasarudin Mohd Yusof to The Star.
The chemical weapons and munition specialist also hoped that his team’s win would spur young Malaysians to achieve the country’s dream of winning the Nobel Prize in other cultural and/or scientific advances.
Mohd Nasarudin at OCPW in The Hague, Netherlands.(Credit: Peace Post)
His work helped establish the framework to eliminate chemical weapons in the Syrian Civil War.
The 59-year-old retired Malaysian Armed Forces personnel moved to The Hague, Netherlands in 2011 to work with the OPCW – an intergovernmental organization established in 1997 and comprised of 193 sovereign states and serves to oversee the elimination of chemical weapons of its member states.
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded months after the Ghouta chemical attack in Syria, where two opposition-controlled areas in the suburbs around Damascus were struck by rockets containing the chemical agent sarin. Sarin is a human-made chemical warfare agent classified as a nerve agent – the most toxic and rapidly acting of the known chemical warfare agents.
Syrian children receiving medical attention after a chemical attack.(Credit: The Telegraph)
Estimates of the death toll range from at least 281 people to 1,729.
In a press release, the Norwegian Nobel Committee underlined the need to enhance the efforts to do away with such weapons.
Chemical weapons have subsequently been put to use on numerous occasions by both states and terrorists.Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Destruction in Syria.(Credit: Grove Hermansen/UNICEF)
Since 1997, the OPCW has, through inspections, destruction and by other means, sought the implementation of the convention. It is also the most successful disarmament treaty eliminating an entire class of weapons of mass destruction.
More than 98% of all declared chemical weapon stockpiles have been destroyed under OPCW verification.
Nasarudin and his team at the OPCW were instrumental in aiding the United Nations investigation which led to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2118. This was adopted unanimously on 27 September 2013, and the resolution laid the Framework for Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons during the Syrian Civil War.
Under the Resolution, Syria had until mid-2014 to destroy its chemical weapons arsenal and the Resolution also outlines plans for a transition. Despite a few hiccups, the OPCW reported that the destruction was largely on schedule.
Credit: OCPW
However, on 12th April 2021, the OPCW released the findings of the second report by its Investigation and Identification Team (IIT), saying that “at least one cylinder” of deadly chlorine gas had been dropped on the night of 4 February, spreading “over a large area” and affecting at least 12 Syrians on the ground.
And so, the fight continues but with Nasarudin at the helm, we’re proud of the Malaysian’s role in helping innocent people terrorised by war.

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Man Who Recorded Axia Incident Was Fake Policeman, Says MP

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Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah Wee Tse has called on the police to investigate the person who recorded a couple’s lewd act in a red Axia.

Pua said the person who recorded the act had pretended to be a policeman.
The person also allegedly demanded to see the couple’s identification.
When they refused to do so, the unknown man had then tried to extort the duo. The man had also followed the couple until the Pasir Putih police station after they ran away from him.Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah Wee Tse on why the police should investigate the man.

Puah added that he would be going to the Seri Alam district police headquarters tomorrow (9 April) to find out the latest developments on the case.
Puah, the former Johor PKR Legal Bureau chief, met the couple with their lawyer.
The couple, detained on Thursday (6 April), is being investigated under Section 377D of the Penal Code for gross indecent behaviour with another person in public.
No Small Matter
If convicted, they could face a maximum jail term of two years.
Puah said it would be too harsh for the couple if they were sentenced to prison, although he also stressed that they must face the music.
Their act was recorded in a 23-second video uploaded to social media and went viral.
In the video, the man who recorded the act was asked to delete it and promised to do so.
Many were aghast that such a video was shared with the public and called for its removal from social media.

Meanwhile, netizens also urged the police to arrest the man who recorded and uploaded the video.
They are indignant as it involved a teenager, while others pointed out that the man had broken the law.
Netizens also highlighted that no one in their right mind would record an indecent act and post it on social media.
What the man should have done, they said, is to alert the authorities right away.
Tolong tahan jugak si perakam dan yang menyebarkan video diorang ni. Rakam, simpan dan sebar video budak bawah umur ya! https://t.co/OAsiODngfV— Wena (@WainaZainal) April 8, 2023
Sepatutnya perakam dan penyebar video kanak-kanak perempuan di Pasir Gudang tu turut ditangkap. Definisi kanak-kanak ialah di bawah 18 tahun (seksyen 16 Akta 611). Seksyen 233 (1)(a), Akta Komunikasi & Multimedia pun jelas. Boleh tahan dan didakwa.— Hazrey (@Hazrey) April 7, 2023
apa yang aku harap adalah si perakam dan penyebar video ni kene tangkap supaya menjadi pengajaran kepada orang lain,bila kau nampak orang fck kat public call polis sebab bende tu salah tak kisah agama apa pon tapi bila kau record and post apa motif kau sebenarnya its not normal https://t.co/xfLCPR1YBZ— JariNatazan (@JNatazan_) April 6, 2023
Kesiannya pasal kes axia merah tu, budak perempuan tu punya family macam mana do. Beromen tu dah bodoh, yang pi rakam lepastu viral lagi lah bodoh. Tanggung lah dosa kau buka aib dia sampai satu dunia tahu, aku geram je. Kesian do malu buat rosak career diorang je— Han (@goddamnitsfi) April 8, 2023
At the same time, some gave ideas on tracking down the man.
Tengok reflection dkt cermin axia merah tu dah boleh nampak jelas no plet satu kereta yang MUNGKIN perakam tu naik. Macam Daihatsu Passo / Boon jadian. Ok done buat baik di bulan romadhon. pic.twitter.com/yGeGggINxl— Hafis (@Popghos7) April 7, 2023
READ MORE: Red Axia Incident Now Has Parody Video, People Reminded Not To Confuse It As Original

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Ipoh’s Famous Mirror Lake Closed After Diving Stunt

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A video recording of a man diving into Ipoh’s famed Mirror Lake (Tasik Cermin) went viral after it was shared on Tiktok recently.

The 15-second video, which was uploaded by TikTok user @iamsyafiruz, drew various reactions from netizens.
In the video clip, which has more than 1.3 million views at the time of writing, a man dressed in black dived into the lake as if he was taking a bath.
  @iamsyafiruz Thank you 🥺 ##tasikcerminipoh ##WinnerWinnerMoment ♬ suara asli  – gabut woi
Most netizens expressed dissatisfaction with the man’s actions as his folly could cause the recreation area to be closed to visitors.
There are concerns that his actions may cause the status of the lake as a Kinta Valley National Geotapak (Geotapak) to be revoked.
An aerial view of Ipoh’s famed Mirror Lake. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin was quoted by Harian Metro as saying that the risk is real.
He said Mirror Lake is listed as one of 18 Geotapak treasures and should not be treated recklessly.

It’s not just because we don’t allow (the dive), but because we need to preserve Mirror Lake, otherwise its status as a Geotapak will be revoked.Ipoh Mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin on the diving incident
He added that as a result of the man’s stunt, Mirror Lake is closed for now.
Rumaizi said the public should be aware that this is one of the natural resources that must be taken care of for future generations.
At the same time, Rumaizi noted that authorities are actively tracking down the man who committed the irresponsible act for further action.
A boy mesmerised by the reflections on Mirror Lake. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
More To The Story
In the wake of the attention from netizens, @iamsyafiruz uploaded another video to give more details into the incident.
He claimed that the man in question is an Arab, and not a Malaysian.
In the 9-second video, the man was seen attempting another dive, but he fumbled and fell into the water.
  @iamsyafiruz Reply to @alynnsatar92 Part 2 ♬ original sound – syafiruzafiza – iamsyafiruz
In any case, netizens are not amused.
They questioned the motive of the man and also asked if there would be the third video.
(Source: TikTok)
 Nature’s Gift To Ipoh
Mirror Lake is located in the Gunung Rapat area which is famous for its beautiful karst hills that marked Ipoh’s landscape.
Aerial view of Ipoh’s karst hills. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Due to its secluded spot, Mirror Lake had been largely unknown to most locals until very recently.
Nestled amidst quarries and temples that are located across Gunung Rapat, Mirror Lake is accessible through a man-made tunnel.
The tunnel to Mirror Lake is like a scene from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The lake’s popularity – due to reflections on its still water and the serene atmosphere –   skyrocketed in recent times thanks to the advent of social media.
According to a nearby resident who only wished to be known as Wong, visitors could previously take a boat ride at the lake.
However, vandals stole the boats and now vistors could only enjoy the lake’s serene beauty from the banks and a small pier.Nearby resident Wong to TRP on vandalism at Mirror Lake
He added that quite a number of drones had been lost in the lake.
The drones were flown by visitors who wanted to capture the lake’s breathtaking natural beauty from above.
A view of the pier at Mirror Lake from above. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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A Glimpse Into The World Of Tim Burton

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The World Of Tim Burton, a pop-up museum, explores the creative mind and expressions of the director who is known for movies such as The Nightmare Before Christmas and Edward Scissorhands, among others.

What makes this pop-up museum even more special is that Malaysia is the only country in Southeast Asia to host this event. This serves as a chance for people in Asia to catch a close-up glimpse into Burton’s incredible works.
This once in a lifetime experience is open to the public from 21 March till 30 July 2023.
Burton was initially supposed to grace the opening however he was not able to make it after contracting Covid-19 and had to go under quarantine.
The director is known for his amazing works in filmmaking and animation worldwide, and this pop-up museum will allow visitors and fans to experience his creative works beyond what we see on movie screens.
There is a total of 10 sections where each showcases Burton’s works right from his childhood to his famous characters and letters that will allow you a peek behind the scenes.
Figurative Works
This is the section displaying Burton’s personal artworks. It helps visitors understand how Burton views the physical reality. There is one caricature in this section which was based on the people that Burton saw waiting in line to watch a movie at a movie theatre in 1975.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Around the World
In this section you will explore the impulsiveness of Burton’s creative process. There are sketches made in sketchbooks, on napkins from restaurants, and hotel notepads. If you look closely, you will find his perspective in these sketches of the people and places that he encountered during his travels as a film director.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Film Characters
This section gives viewers who are familiar with Burton’s films a closer look at well-known characters and settings. Drawings, videos, writing notes, storyboards, puppets, and maquettes demonstrate how Burton’s concepts for movie characters evolved into the characters we see on screen. Going through this section will definitely bring back many childhood memories.
Photo by : Keran Raj
There is also an exclusive collection of the limited edition books commissioned by Burton that were privately distributed to only the cast and crew members at the end of his films
Photo by : Keran Raj
Unrealised Projects
This section covers the projects that were a abandoned at various stages of their making. This section opens a whole new world of Burton’s creativity that did not make it to the big screen. The sketches in this section offer a unique look into undiscovered projects that confirm the consistency of the artist’s themes and motifs and also served as inspiration for Burton’s art exhibition’s display designs.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Artist Studio
Here for the first time is a portion of Burton’s studio, recreated for the people to have a peek into the solidarity artist’s workspace. Just by looking into the recreated studio, one can feel the passion of Burton towards the art that he produces. Current initiatives are shown in the sketches and drawings on cork boards, including those he made for the statues at the entrance to his Seoul exhibition and his next TV project, Wednesday.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Tickets are RM88 for adults, RM68 for kids and seniors, and RM48 for OKU. The season pass, which allows for multiple visits, is RM498.
There is a VIP bundle which costs RM1,500. This bundle includes a season pass, a virtual master class with Burton himself, The Art of Tim Burton book, and exclusive signed merchandise.
Again as mentioned above, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see, understand and for a moment just to experience the works of one of the greatest artist in filmmaking.

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Traditional Chamber Pots Are Being Sold As “Chinese Antique Fruit Bowl” Online & We’re Losing Our Minds

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Many of us have grown up, or at least seen, the family chamber pot.

It would usually look something like this.(Credit: Amazon)
However, someone has put the common chamber pot up for sale… as a “traditional Chinese antique fruit basket”!

The item, found on the US e-commerce website Amazon, was listed for sale at $31.99 (around RM130). On the listing, the item is described as a “limited production of the 60s” and “can be used as a basket or a stand-alone desktop decoration”.
The listing also shows images of all the “potential uses” of the chamber pot, such as a holder for french bread or an ice bucket for alcohol!
Certainly a bit of imagination was used here!(Credit: Amazon)
The listing also notes that it “can be used as a unique gift for your friends who like to collect old products”, noting that the giftee will be “very surprised”.
Very surprised indeed, to receive a chamber pot as a gift!
But what is it, exactly?
The chamber pot is usually used by our older relatives may insist on it for a bit of a nighttime relief, or to teach young kids how to use the toilet properly, or even historically used as a spittoon for spitting out tobacco.
It was extremely common in Asia in the 1980s and 1990s, and is often decorated with pairs of Mandarin ducks or ‘double happiness’ because a brand new one would be gifted to a married couple as a gift as they began their new lives together.
So even if you might find it quite pretty, some “antiques” aren’t meant to be decorative!

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This Business In Shah Alam Helps You Remove Your Used Furniture & Sell Them Affordably

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Do you have any used furniture that’s still in good shape? Throwing it away would be a waste and giving it away would not get you any profit. Instead of collecting dust, it’s time to collect cash.

What about those who recently got an unfurnished house or just wanna replace their worn-off furniture with attractive but inexpensive stuff? Why would you wanna spend thousands if you can get it for hundreds and it does the same thing, right?
Well don’t worry, you can just contact these guys and they’ll sell or offer the options for you.
(Credit: Freepik)
Unearth is a business that collects and sells second-hand vintage furniture from those who wanna clear out their used furniture to those who want to buy affordable furniture.
We’ve recently talked to the owner of Unearth Store, Johnson Goh and he shares some of his ins and outs of the business.
We help people resell their used furniture and bulky items, and also give access to affordable furniture to the masses.Johnson Goh, Owner of Unearth Store to TRP
Additionally, their business also contributes to a more sustainable future as they aim to reduce the waste in our landfills.
It all started with a breakup
From a breakup to a business, Johnson was like a phoenix rising up from its ashes.
During the first MCO, he went through a breakup with an ex-girlfriend who left a lot of stuff in his apartment. His ex wasn’t from Malaysia so he decided to sell it off, but selling those online was so mafan.
Despite having a digital background, I found it extremely troublesome where it took around 5 hours of work to sell a single item. So, I bought big packing boxes and sent them out to my friends, where I asked them to fill it up with items they didn’t want anymore. I started selling them, and started making a couple thousand bucks a month.Johnson Goh, Owner of Unearth Store to TRP
Then, another friend of his in the property space got stuck with a 100 service condo units of furniture. His firm got a contract to furnish the condos but the client pulled out due to the MCO situation at the time. So his friend was left with a lot of used furniture.
From a few pieces of furniture to this. (Credit: Unearth Store / Facebook)
His friend asked Johnson for his help selling them as he heard about what he was doing. Johnson saw this as an opportunity and helped his friend. He managed to sell about RM200k worth of furniture within 2 months.
That made Johnson see a demand for these types of items and he thought of turning it into a proper business.
 As I was figuring out how to replicate the same sale and profits, I borrowed a van and some warehouse space from a friend, set up a landing page, and started collecting from people’s homes.Johnson Goh, Owner of Unearth Store to TRP
Unearth’s warehouse is in Shah Alam. (Credit: Unearth Store / Facebook)
And he’s been selling furniture and bulky items since.
What do they have?
In the past, the business accepted all different stuff but decided to concentrate more on furniture.
When asked about the weirdest thing they had to sell, the answer made us laugh.
An opened Tenga Egg. We’re not sure if it’s used or not but surprisingly, it was sold off as well. Johnson Goh, Owner of Unearth Store to TRP
That may be some of the reasons contributing to the focus on furniture and bulky items such as electrical appliances and exercise equipment.
No more ‘exercise items are expensive’ excuses now, huh?(Credit: Unearth Store / Facebook)
From L-shaped sofa to exercise equipment, you can find your next furnishing at a very reasonable price on their Carousell page.
 Some of the second-hand items are probably a bit worn but as long as it functions the same and is still in good condition, it does the job just fine.
Apart from helping the B40 gain access to affordable used furniture that is still in great condition, they also help provide meaningful jobs to those who need it.
(Credit: Unearth Store / Facebook)
Here are some of the examples of furniture and bulky items that they have:
(Credit: Unearth Store / Carousell)
(Credit: Unearth Store / Carousell)
(Credit: Unearth Store / Carousell)
(Credit: Unearth Store / Carousell)
(Credit: Unearth Store / Carousell)
Follow these simple steps if you wanna sell your furniture
If you’re looking to sell off your perfectly functional furniture or electrical items, follow these 3 simple steps.
Schedule your collection slotFacilitate the collection processGet money in your account!
No, you don’t need to go through the hassle of carrying your furniture to them, they’ll collect it for you with a fee.
(Credit: Unearth Store / Facebook)
Of course, there are a few criteria they’ll look for before accepting your furniture and they would avoid accepting things with water damage, defects, non-functional appliances and other unwanted characteristics.
If your furniture is just too badly damaged, they can also help you dispose of it with a charge.

If you wanna know more details on how to sell your furniture, visit their website here.
Check out these sites if you wanna browse for affordable furniture
And if you’re still not convinced by the description of products, you can browse their Instagram or Facebook accounts and see videos of them promoting and giving a 360° review of the rare and good condition products.
Here are a few examples of their rare finds.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sarah – Unearth Store (@unearthstore)
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Sarah – Unearth Store (@unearthstore)
Alternatively, you can also visit their warehouse in Shah Alam for a more ‘touch & feel’ furniture shopping experience.
Unearth Store
Address: Lot 4004, Lorong 1D, Kg. Baru Subang, Seksyen U6, 40150 Shaht Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Operating Hours: 10 am – 7 pm
 Instagram / Facebook
Visit their website here if you got items to sell and visit their Carousell page if you want to buy affordable furniture.

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Najib Can Still Attend Dewan Rakyat Until His Appeal Ends, Says Dewan Rakyat Speaker

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Although he was slapped with a RM210 million fine and jail time of up to 12 years, Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak can still attend Parliament until his appeal is completed, said Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun.
What you need to know: The Speaker said that the Pekan MP can still carry out his duty as Member of Parliament until the end of his appeal process.
Recently, the former Prime Minister was found guilty for multiple charges against him due to the his involvement with SRC International Sdn Bhd.
What the law says: According to Article 48 (1) (e) of the Federal Constitution, a Member of Parliament can be disqualified if the person has been convicted in court and sentenced to not less than one year in prison and fined not less than RM2,000.
What happens next: The court has granted Najib’s to appeal for a stay of execution and raised the bail amount by another RM1 million.
However, High Court judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali said that Najib’s status now has been changed from the accused to a convict.
Read more:

[UPDATED] Ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak Found Guilty On All 7 Charges In SRC Trial – [TRP]

Despite SRC conviction, Najib avoids jail for now after High Court grants stay of execution pending appeal [Malay Mail]

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RapidKL Announces Unlimited Rides on LRT, MRT & KL Monorail From RM5/Day

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RapidKL announced a new travel pass for Klang Valley commuters that offers unlimited rides on RapidKL rail (LRT/ MRT/ Monorail) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network.
The MyCity Pass comes as a daily RM5 pass or RM15 3-day pass that can be purchased and used at any time of the month.
Credit: RapidKL
Prasarana Malaysia Group Chief Operating Officer (Operations) Muhammad Nizam Alias said that this initiative was introduced to stimulate economic and business activities especially in Klang Valley and Selangor.
In a press release, RapidKL expects the new MyCity Pass to aid in the recovery of domestic tourism that’s been stalled by the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns.
These MyCity Pass discounts are valid from 1st July to 31st December 31, and  available at all LRT, MRT, Monorail and BRT stations.
You can find out more information on the pass from RapidKL staff at stations or their website (HERE).

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Anwar The Untold Story To Be Told This May

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The University of the Philippines (UP) conferred an honorary doctorate to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The ceremony was held today at the university’s Villamor Hall.
J Prospero E. De Vera III, the chairman of the Philippine Higher Education Commission, and Angelo A. Jimenez, the president and co-chairman of the UP Regen Board, conferred Anwar the honorary doctorate, as reported by Sinar Harian.
The university cited Anwar’s expertise in economics, democracy, freedom, governance, Islam, and democracy on the global stage as well the need for accountability.
According to the UP Vice Chancellor of Public Affairs, Jose Wendell Capili said Anwar’s interest in the life and works of Jose Rizal increased following many visits to UP when he was young under the mentorship of the late Professor Emeritus of University History and Dean of UP Diliman Faculty of Arts and Sciences Cesar Adib Majul.
He also stated that Anwar is respected for managing the Malaysian economy amid the Asian Financial Crisis and for upholding anti-corruption ideals.
Saya turut menghimbau sejarah lampau tatkala saya sering ke Manila di tahun-tahun lampau semasa masih sebagai seorang mahasiswa dan universiti ini adalah tempat yang akan pasti dikunjungi untuk perbincangan terkait pelbagai hal bersama sahabat-sahabat di sini.— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) March 2, 2023
Anwar also stated that Manila is a very special city to him personally.
Meanwhile, here in Malaysia, updates on Anwar’s biopic, The Untold Story Of Anwar were released on social media.
The movie is set to be screened in May nationwide.
This movie is about Anwar’s journey from his perspective, which is rarely heard by Malaysians.
According to the producer of the move Zukiflee Anwar Haque who is also known as Zunar, the idea for the movie came about at the beginning of the ‘Reformasi’ movement and he has been recording the struggles of Anwar since then, as reported by Astro Awani.
Local Malaysian actors Farid Kamil Zahari plays Anwar Ibrahim and Hasnul Rahmat portrays Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in the Viva Westi-directed movie.
Others include Piet Pagau, Dewi Irawan, and Indonesian actress Acha Septriasa (as Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail), among others.

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There’s A Floral Festival In Putrajaya Until This 4 September!

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Royal Floria Putrajaya 2022 is an annual flower and garden festival that’s been going on since 2007. Originally named Floria Putrajaya & Garden Festival then Floria Putrajaya, this festival usually lasts around 10 days but is cut shorter this year (7 days).

(Credit: Royal Floria Putrajaya / Facebook)
It had been cancelled for two years due to Covid-19 and is back for its 13th time. Usually done in conjunction with Merdeka Day annually, this garden festival is the top event in Putrajaya’s busy calendar.
The last Floria in 2019 recorded over 1,000,000 attendance which featured 61 showcase garden lots of ornamental flowers and plants.
(Credit: @malaysiaasia, @mastergardenerputrajaya / Instagram)
This year’s flower theme is the recurring Orchid theme so you’ll be seeing lots of those at the festival. According to The Star, the exhibition brings together approximately 10,000 orchid plants apart from 400,000 flowering plants from various species.
These teeny weeny cacti are begging you to bring them home. 🥺(Credit: @teenycactus.my / Instagram)
“The 25 main components of Floria on display include the ‘Wall of Orchids’ which brings together more than 300 orchids in addition to ‘Oncidium Tunnel’ with 10 iron structures shaped like tunnels as the royal route,” said Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud, the Putrajaya Corporation President.
Terrarium and Bonsai workshop at 2019’s Royal Floria Putrajaya’s event.(Credit: Royal Floria Putrajaya / Facebook)
Other types of flowers and plants that will be showcased there are Bonsai, Bromeliad, Hibiscus, Heliconia, Rose, Bougainvillea, Begonia, Lily, Chrysanthemum and many more.
Plenty of insta-worthy backgrounds. 😍(Credit: @thewaterclown, @joeelamlam, @ddhiya_, @kimjiochan / Instagram)
Some of the plants will also be available for sale at the Floria Bazaar to attract plant lovers. You can enjoy the flower exhibition during the day and the beautiful display of garden lights at night. It’s an insta-worthy place to be at this week.
The night view (left) has lots of garden lights. The Special Floral Art Display (right) is done as a tribute to Malaysian Frontliners. (Credit: Royal Floria Putrajaya / Facebook, @malaysiaasia/ Instagram)
Apart from visiting the fresh beds of flowers, there are also various activities being held there. Some of them include:
Doodle Art Workshop Batik Canting WorkshopCup Cake Decoration WorkshopTerrarium WorkshopLeaf Carving WorkshopCooking Demo With CelebritiesFire Eater PerformancesMagician PerformancesStilt WalkerFace PaintingSuperhero Costume DisplayTraditional Dances
Actually, there are many more activities to be held at the place. There’s even going to be performances and concerts by Malaysian artistes.
(Credit: Royal Floria Putrajaya / Facebook)
(Credit: Royal Floria Putrajaya / Facebook)
Take a look at the past events of Floria Putrajaya here. Fire eating, face painting, traditional music and dancing, boy, it looks like a sweet-smelling event that you should not miss!

So, what are you waiting for, get your cameras ready and see you at the festival!
Royal Floral Putrajaya 2022
Address: Anjung Floria, Presint 4, Putrajaya.
Date: 29 August – 4 September 2022
Time: 9 am – 10 pm
Tickets: MalaysiansRM15 – AdultRM5 – Children 7-12 Years Old & Senior Citizen Above 60Free – OKU or Child Below 6 Years OldNon-MalaysiansRM100 – AdultRM50 – Children 7-12 Years Old & Senior Citizen Above 60RM30 – OKU or Child Below 6 Years Old
Get your tickets online here.
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No Robbery Or Fire Incident At Genting Highlands, Police Says

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Police have denied a robbery took place in Genting Highlands yesterday, reported Bernama.

According to Bentong police chief Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Kahar, there has been no police report were lodged by any party regarding the supposed robbery.
“Police have also conducted an investigation and confirmed that no robbery took place as claimed in a video or audio clip that had gone viral on social media,” Zaiham was quoted as saying.
He was responding to a viral video yesterday claiming that either a robbery or a fire had occurred in Genting Highlands as the casino at the resort was not made accessible to the public.
Zaiham also urged all parties to stop speculating on the supposed incident and to stop spreading false information that could lead to further confusion and disrupt public order.
A 1-minute-and-39-second video surfaced online claiming that a robbery had taken place using a helicopter at Genting First World Casino yesterday.

Meanwhile, The Star reported that the casino was not accessible due to a technical issue with its shutter door.
Resorts World Genting management had also posted a notice on its website claiming there was an incident that triggered a false fire alarm but it was resolved within 15 minutes.

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Malaysia Has No Money To Fund Sexual Predator Detection Tech, But What Would Such A System Look Like?

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The government said that it has no money to spare in funding a system to identify sexual offenders entering Malaysia.

A Parliamentary query made by DAP Batu Kawan Member of Parliament (MP) Kasthuriraani Patto, asked whether Malaysia would invest to emulate systems used in other countries in screening and finding possible sex offenders arriving from overseas.
The MP also noted the rise in domestic cases of sexual violence in Malaysia.
In reply, Communications and Multimedia Deputy Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin explained that the country still lacked the technology as well as a budget to conceive such a system.
However, this puts a curious question to how such a system would work and what sort of technologies might be used to trace sexual predators?
Sexual violence and abuse is a problem plaguing the world, taking on many different forms from sexual harassment and assault to the trafficking of sex workers as well as child-pornography syndicates.
Most countries around the world have what is commonly known as a Sex Offender Registry, which functions as a list that provides details on convicted and suspected sex offenders.
Such systems give authorities a means to monitor high-risk individuals and scenarios to aid in law enforcement. It would also provide information for the public to verify and avoid, if need be, registered sex offenders.
Registry systems are implemented in countries such as the United States, (US), the United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Australia, and others.
US Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry allows for quick public access to its database.(USDOJ)
In 2019, Malaysia also came to set up our own National Sex Offenders Registry to catalog perpetrators of sexual crimes, said to contain the details of some 3,000 reported sexual offenders from 2017 to 2019.
Malaysia has also made some progress in reforming the nation’s laws on women’s and children’s rights.
However, there’s also been calls for the Malaysian government to expand the national registry, by keeping it up to date and more accessible to the public.
Moreover, with the advent of the internet, sexual violence has also pardictably moved to the digital landscape.
Its been reported that between 2015 and 2018 alone more than 400 child pornography websites were shut down through collaborations between Malaysian and international law enforcement.
(Glenn Carstens-Peters/Unsplash)
Internationally, there exist technologies such as the Child Protection System, a software that provides law enforcement with tools to monitor and search the internet for child pornography.
Locally, there are also talks by private entities on developing platforms allowing the public to report on any instances of sexual crimes that they may encounter online.
It seems that Malaysia still has a long way to go to address issues of sexual offenses and violence, and there is a clear rationale behind channeling some money into developing reliable systems to put a stop to it.

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STRENGTHENING LEGAL FRAMEWORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM (SECTT)
We lack funding for technology to scan for child porn in airports, says deputy minister
Global Overview of Sex Offender Registration and Notification Systems
50,000 sex crimes, domestic violence cases since 2013
Most Unsafe Countries For Women In ASEAN
NGO: Sexual harassment happens during MCO too, here’s how women can stay safe
Former BN Minister Speaks Out Against Online Sexual Harassment Of DAP Assemblywomen
Long Anticipated Sexual Harassment Bill To Be Tabled In Parliament In 2020
How Msia’s Complex Laws Put Child Marriage Ban At A Standstill
Ministry welcome call to expedite sex offenders registry
Child sexual abuse imagery reporting platform to launch in Malaysia


MOH Bids Emotional Goodbye To Its “War General” In The Battle Against Covid-19

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It’s a somber day for the Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) as its panglima perang (war general) in the nation’s fight against Covid-19 will be taking his mandatory retirement effective today (June 10).
Malaysia’s Deputy Health Director-General (Medical) Datuk Dr. Rohaizat Yon will be leaving MOH after serving the country for some 35 years.
Malaysian’s might recognize him as the man who’s been steadfast beside the Health Director-General himself, Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah (who gave Dr. Rohaizat the panglima perang nickname), during the many live Covid-19 briefings since the start of the nationwide lockdowns.
Dr. Rohaizat standing with the DG and Deputy DG (Public Health) Datuk Dr. Chong Chee Kheong.(Credit: Bernama/NST)
Dr. Rohaizat began his civil service career in 1985 after graduating from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and served as a medical officer in Johor before taking on the post as the director of the Kluang Hospital between 1988 to 1990.
Then in the ‘90s, the doctor moved to work at MOH’s headquarters, holding several senior positions before being appointed as the Deputy DG in 2019.
Dr. Rohaizat seen next to the former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad.(Credit: Facebook/Program Perubatan KKM)
During today’s live briefing session, the DG took a moment to send an emotional goodbye to his second in command, holding back tears as he thanked Dr. Rohaizat for his commitment and efforts in serving the nation.
The country thanks you for your valuable service Dr. Rohaizad, and we hope that you enjoy your well-earned retirement.

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Health DG bids farewell to one of his 'war generals'
Akhiri sidang media Covid-19 dengan berita sedih, Dr Noor Hisham sebak umum persaraan Dr Rohaizat ‘panglima perang’ KKM


Namewee Expects 1 Year Of Legal Battle After Producer Gets Called To Court Over ‘Babi’ Movie

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The producer of Namewee’s controversial movie has landed in hot water as he was called to court on 21 July 2021.

35-year-old film producer Toh Han Boon was charged with not obtaining a valid licence from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) for the production and promotion of the movie Babi a year ago.
The sole charge was framed under Sections 22 (1) of the Finas Act (Act 244), which states that “no person shall engage in any activities of production, distribution or exhibition of films or any combination of those activities as specified in subsection 21(1) unless there is in force a licence authorising him to do the same.”
Toh was accused of participating in the production and distribution of promotional posters for Babi without an authorised licence from Finas.
Namewee later posted a Facebook post saying that the goal of the team in making Babi was never about the fame or profit, and was instead purely a way to achieve the dream of making a film.

Due to this, the team never bothered to apply for licensing from Finas, which specifies that all kinds of film and production work and promotion in Malaysia must require licenses.
Even though we have obtained recognition from four different international film festivals, when we returned to our home country, not only did we not receive any kind of acknowledgment, we end up having to face a huge legal case (for at least a year).Namewee on Facebook
Later on he notes that even though there were many reporters from media of all languages, he could not stop to speak to any media outlets as the team had not made preparations to speak with press.
Making waves internationally
Last year, when the movie was released after being shot in Taiwan on a shoestring budget, it garnered plenty of attention from Malaysians. The subject matter of racial tension which bled into a public high school piqued the interest of Malaysians keen to watch it.
Credit: @namewee/Facebook
The main plot of Babi involves school violence that purportedly took place in a secondary school in the southern part of Malaysia in 2000, as explained by Namewee, who directed it.
READ MORE: Namewee’s Controversial Film ‘Babi’ Nominated At Multiple International Film Festivals
However, the film was wholly shot, produced, and released in Taiwan. Namewee had no plans to promote or distribute the film in Malaysia.
He also famously said that he did not even try to obtain a FINAS license because “the board which overseas the licensing of films in Malaysia is helmed by old conservatives who find everything sensitive”.
I did not apply for a license for the film in Malaysia because everyone in LFP is old and conservative.Namewee in a reaction video on the issue
READ MORE: Namewee: “You’re The Real Racist Here” To PN Youth Wing’s Police Report Over His Film’s Poster
Babi rocked the boat
Last year, the movie drew flack from various groups in the country over the alleged ‘racist material’ and racial slurs as shown in its promotional poster.
Azwan and the PN Youth Wing posing with the police report they made over Namewee’s film poster.(Credit: Sinar Harian)
In fact, a police report was lodged by PN Youth against Namewee for the movie and its allegedly insensitive promotional poster.
READ MORE: Police Report Lodged Over Sensitive Language Used In Namawee’s “Babi” Movie Poster

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Minister: Petrol Subsidy Programme Scrapped

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Today’s Parliament session revealed that the government will not continue the petrol subsidy programme (PSP).

Who said what: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid said the government made the decision in a 9 July meeting between their ministry and the Finance Ministry.
Though he stated there were several reasons for removing the PSP, he only highlighted the price difference of fuel between the peninsula and East Malaysia as a factor.
How did it get here: The PSP began in January 2020 after the Pakatan Harapan government announced in October 2019 with RM2.4 billion allocated under Budget 2020.
Through the programme, eligible car and motorcycle owners will receive a monthly subsidy via Bantuan Sara Hidup or the Kad95 which provides a discount of 30 sen per litre.
It was meant to provide direct aid to 8 million individuals from B40 and M40 households.
On 10 June, it was reported that the government had removed the ceiling prices of petrol and diesel via the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Determination of Maximum Retail Price for Petrol and Diesel) (No. 8) (Revocation) Order 2020.
However, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi specified that the ceiling price was not revoked and the gazette was to enforce control on retail prices of petrol and diesel by oil companies and petrol station operators so that they do not exceed the prices set by the Ministry of Finance.
Read more:
Deputy minister says Putrajaya abandoning direct fuel subsidy scheme (Malay Mail)
2020 Budget: RM2.2 billion for targeted fuel subsidy scheme (NST)
Petrol & Diesel Ceiling Price Removed On 3rd June (TRP)
Actually, The Petrol Price Ceiling Not Revoked, Says Government (TRP)

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Deputy minister says Putrajaya abandoning direct fuel subsidy scheme
2020 Budget: RM2.2 billion for targeted fuel subsidy scheme


18 More Lost To Covid-19 Today. Highest Deaths Recorded So Far

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Malaysia has recorded 18 deaths today from Covid-19, the highest ever recorded since the pandemic began here.

It broke the previous record set on 16th January 2021 when 16 deaths were recorded.
This raises the number of deaths from the coronavirus in Malaysia to 660.
Meanwhile, 3,631 new cases have been recorded today and 2,554 more recoveries, bringing the total now to 176,180 cases recorded with 132,706 recoveries.
Currently, there are 42,814 active cases including 251 patients in ICU and 102 on ventilators.
Credit: MOH
Selangor again had the most new cases (782) followed by Johor (466), Sabah (453), K. Lumpur (435), Sarawak (229), P. Pinang (202), N. Sembilan (197), Terengganu (178), Kedah (166), Kelantan (161) and Perak (138).
Only Melaka (82), Pahang (61), Putrajaya (39), Labuan (29) and Perlis (13) had less than 100 cases.

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Malaysians Defend Guan Eng Over MOF Chinese Temple Jibe By Pasir Salak MP

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Malaysians have reacted against the latest allegation by Umno stalwart Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman.

The firebrand Pasir Salak MP said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) suffered from racial discrimination under the Pakatan Harapan government (2018 – 2020)
The Pasir Salak MP singled out former finance minister Lim Guan Eng in his verbal attack.
He said that many Malay officials have been expelled under Lim’s tenure and likened the Finance Minister’s office to a Chinese temple.
He also alleged that many people were wearing shorts in the ministry.
Tajuddin made the accusations during a Sinar Harian program recently, in which he was a panelist.
Tajuddin, who recently was an Umno Supreme Council member until he was sacked, was responding to a comment by the moderator.
The moderator said there is nothing wrong if officials are employed based on merit and qualifications.
He’s Been That Way His Whole Life
Netizens criticised Tajuddin and, calling Tajuddin’s bluff, said there weren’t any temple scriptures in the MOF during Lim’s ministerial tenure.
Instead, they found scriptures from the Quran, Islam’s religious text, in Lim’s office.
Ternyata Tajuddin Rahman telah menghamburkan fitnah apabila dia cakap pejabat MOF digantung tanglong serupa tokong. Begitulah Tajuddin Rahman yg merupakan seorang penipu besar dipilih oleh pengundi Pasir Salak untuk jadi Ahli Parlimen https://t.co/OP3m4XFspG— Jaiyen (@ketua_darjat) October 18, 2022
Journalist Rahmah Ghazali spent four months as Lim’s press secretary and was among those who rubbished Tajuddin’s claim.
She said the MOF’s interior remains unchanged from the previous administration.
She added that the staff was multiracial, everybody was busy with work, and they always went home late because there were so many things to do.
Saya kerja dgn menteri MoF selama 4 bulan selepas pembangkang ambil alih kjaan. Melayu ramai je, masa hari raya setiap dept buat open house. Pejabat menteri tu takde hiasan apa, default dari menteri lama. Team dia semua bangsa ada, dan hari2 sibuk selalu kena balik lambat.— Rahmah Ghazali (@rahmahghazali) October 18, 2022
At the same time, some responded sarcastically in ‘agreeing’ with Tajuddin.
When Lim was finance minister, they said everything at MOF was sinicised (make Chinese in character or form), from employee names to food and songs.
Knapa salahkan ayahanda tajuddinDia ckp btolMasa LGE ada tarian naga instead of lagu negarakuSapa2 nama jamal kna tukar JackieNama Ahmad kna tkar ah sengNasi lemak kt cafe xbole jual.ada dimsum ja pepagiKaripap jd kuih bulanHidop melayu!!— Bo (@BOmorello) October 19, 2022
Does Tajuddin Have A Flamboyant Personality?
Netizens are puzzled as to why Pasir Salak, his constituency in the interior of Perak, continues to elect him as an MP.
Tajuddin has been holding the position since 2008.
Wake up la org pasir salak..tgk la buka mata luas² mcm ni ke yg u all nak sbg wakil. The dearth of a person of calibre there in PS? Naah couldnt be..— suez (@teslian4life) October 18, 2022
Tajuddin is no stranger to controversy due to his loose-cannon behaviour, especially in the Dewan Rakyat.

In May 2021, he was terminated from his Prasarana chairmanship after he remarked in a press conference that two LRT trains ‘kissed’.
His words drew public outcry as it was, in fact, a terrible accident that caused serious injuries to passengers.
True to his style, he also let loose a racist remark against a reporter during the same press conference.

https://twitter.com/_TeoCJ/status/1398859211530985473

In recent times, he fell out of favour in UMNO following his attacks against party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Perhaps it was a good decision not to have him as Malaysia’s ambassador.
READ MORE: The Tajuddin Tale: The Man Who Spilled The Tea On UMNO’s Infighting & Plan To Install Anwar As PM

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Why You Must Celebrate Victories, No Matter How Small

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Human brains are hard-wired to react and latch on to bad news first, because it’s literally built into our instinctive fight-or-flight response. This negative bias evolved to keep us out of harm’s way: constant vigilance for danger can help us avoid and escape risky situations.

So, even if we know we should always “focus on the silver lining”, our brains will traitorously mull over pessimistic thoughts and disgruntlement.
It’s one of the reasons why we often feel like life is going from bad to worse, even if objectively that might not be the case. Plenty of people struggle with feelings of inadequecy and depression, and the negative thoughts running in our heads often make things worse.
After all, many of us grew up with strict expectations of doing better and being the best. We tend to lose sight of all our wins and only focus on mistakes. Naturally, this leads to severe burnout and unhappiness.
Life likes to beat you when you’re down. Yeah, we get it.(Credit: jcomp/Freepik)
But there’s actually a simple way you can remind yourself of your achievements.
Celebrate your victories, no matter how small.
So many of us forget that big things all started with small steps. Big dreams started with small, attainable goals. Big results came from small, consistent work.
Rome wasn’t built in a day; just like your career, your dream, or your relationship. So why shouldn’t you celebrate all the hard work you’ve done along the way, no matter which journey you’re currently on?
Give yourself a big confidence boost by treating yourself well!(Credit: Envato)
Did you have a big presentation with your big boss that went flawlessly? Celebrate.
Did you hit a personal best in your fitness journey? Celebrate.
Or did you manage to complete a personal project after years of telling yourself you’ll “get around to it”? Celebrate it anyway!
We’ve got just the thing for you:
When you think celebration, it’s gotta be popping champagne. It’s a whole vibe (that even has its own emojis)! 🍾🥂
But there are different kinds of champagne for different days, big or small. Depending on what you’re celebrating, try out these options to have a private celebration in the comfort of your own home, delivered straight to your doorstep.
Four mini Moëts for just yourself, when you need a little pick-me-up.(Credit: Moët & Chandon/Shopee)
If you feel like you only took a small step towards a bigger goal, it doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate. Small wins can (and should!) still be celebrated in small ways, such as with the Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Mini 4-Pack!
The minis are perfect for those little wins that definitely still deserve a little of hype, but  maybe not as much as a big thing.
Completing the first step of a longer journey is still a win, because the first step is always the hardest! Whether you just registered a business license for your side-hustle passion project, or just kick-started your new streaming channel, the Moët Impérial Mini is like a promise to yourself: when you reach another small milestone in your journey to achieve your big goal, you can open up another mini.
It comes with everything you need for an awesome cocktail at home.(Credit: Moët & Chandon/Shopee)
But maybe you don’t want something so grand. Maybe it’s for a personal milestone, something silly that means more to you than you care to explain.
Maybe you hit 1,000 subscribers on your Twitch account, or sold your 100th cake as a home baker, or read your 100th book of the year. A personal best is still a best, and if you did it, you deserve to celebrate it anyway.
To match your celebration, why not try out self-shaken cocktails with the Hennessy VS Shaker or Belvedere Summer Edition, which comes with everything you need (including a recipe!) to throw back some deliciously happy cocktails snugly at home.
The Hennessy Very Special (VS) Cognac is a modern twist on Hennessy’s 3-Star, and when paired with the Belvedere Summer Edition Vodka with its hint of cream and spice, makes for a youthful and fun drink.
There’s a reason why it’s classic: it’s super classy.(Credit: Moët & Chandon/Facebook)
For any huge milstone in your life, you’d want to go with the classic. The Moët Impérial is the iconic champagne drink for any time you want to feel sophisticated and adult.
Bought a car? Nailed a top client? Hit RM50K in secure savings? Pop that bottle for a toast.
Since 1869, the classic Moët & Chandon’s unique style of champange, touched with bright fruitiness and elegant maturity, has been the hallmark of celebrating engagements, big promotions, and life-changing milestones.
Celebrating your wins will help to motivate yourself towards a better future. Of course, these celebratory drinks are meant only for non-Muslims above 21 years old, but if you are young, a Muslim, or simply not fond of alcoholic drinks, you can do the same with your favourite drinks or desserts too!

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[UPDATED] Water Cut Again! 8 TON Odour Pollution Detected At Sungai Selangor

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Operations at the Sungai Selangor phases 1, 2 and 3 and the Rantau Panjang water treatment plants have been shut down this afternoon after solvent-like odour pollution was detected at Sungai Selangor.

Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) stated that the operations were shut down at 12.20pm with Rantau Panjang water treatment plant recording odour pollution of 8 TON (Threshold Odor Number). Odour pollution at SSP1,2 dan 3 are recorded at 4 TON.
Air Selangor states that the unscheduled water disruption will begin at 6pm today, affecting 1,139,008 account holders in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Kuala Langat.
LUAS, Air Selangor and the parties involved are conducting investigations and taking immediate mitigation actions. Any developments will be informed from time to time.Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS)
{PENGUMUMAN}Dimaklumkan LRA Rantau Panjang, SSP 1, 2, dan 3 telah dihenti tugas pd jam 12.20- 12.45 tengah hari (10 November 2020) disebabkan oleh pencemaran bau seakan-akan solvent tlh dikesan di Sg. Selangor. Bau tlh dikesan sekitar 8 Ton di LRA Rantau Panjang.— lembagaurusairsgor (@luas_selangor) November 10, 2020
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GANGGUAN BEKALAN AIR TIDAK BERJADUAL DI 7 WILAYAH BERMULA JAM 6:00 PETANG HARI INI BERIKUTAN PENCEMARAN SUMBER AIR MENTAH


Malaysian Actress Nuha Jes Izman Makes Hollywood Debut In Yellowjackets

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Malaysian actress Nuha Jes Izman, 20, made her Hollywood debut in the second season of Yellowjackets.

Nuha plays the character Crystal, a member of the Yellowjackets soccer team and a theatre kid, who’s also Misty Quigley’s best friend from the past.
Misty is one of the main characters played by Christina Ricci (adult Misty) and Samantha Hanratty (teen Misty).
Crystal’s first appearance in the show was when Misty caught the musical theatre enthusiast singing a show tune as she exited the bathroom.
Nuha told Hollywood Life she was into musical theatre as a kid so it was quite easy to channel the character.
Her sweet and innocent portrayal of Crystal won many fans. Due to Misty’s troublesome past and present, the fans soon voiced worries that Crystal might be killed off early.
Nuha said she is aware of the conversation about her character’s fate online.
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Nevertheless, she spoke highly of her co-stars especially Samantha Hanratty since they had much in common.
As the weeks progressed, we realized we had a little too much in common. The casting directors on this show are phenomenal. I have no idea how they knew we were going to click instantly.Nuha Jes Izman
How she got her start
After high school, Nuha worked hard, sought scholarships, and auditioned online secretly to make her Hollywood dreams come true.
My final year, I auditioned in secret, in my bedroom at 3am on Skype callbacks. My parents didn’t have the money to send me anywhere, so I applied for scholarships and figured it out. I’ve always been the type to do something and then apologise later. It was always very clear from the get-go that I had to make it work because I wanted it so badly.Nuha Jes Izman told The Face
Nuha eventually relocated to New York five years ago as she was determined to make her acting career work.
A graduate from the prestigious Stelle Adler Studio of Acting, Nuha, was waitressing in a café when she was offered an audition for the show.
She told The Face that she quickly memorised her lines and sent off her audition tape, thinking it was her worst acting work ever.
She didn’t hear anything back for two months. Fortunately, she got the highly-awaited call. The producers loved her and asked if she could fly out the next day to work.
Thankfully, all her hard work and determination paid off.
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What is the show Yellowjackets about?
Yellowjackets is an American thriller drama centred around a high school girls’ soccer team who got stranded in the wilderness when their plane crashed while flying over Canada. The show chronicles the group’s attempt to survive and also their lives 25 years later following their rescue.
The show has been praised for its thrilling storyline and excellent acting from the cast, featuring both veterans and new faces in Hollywood.
Some of the cast members include Elijah Wood, Melanie Lynskey, Sophie Nelisse, Tawny Cypress, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Ella Purnell, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, Jack DePew, Sophie Thatcher, Juliette Lewis, Kevin Alves, and Andres Soto.
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[Watch] Penang’s Elected Reps Try To Look Into Last Election’s Promise, Faces Residents’ Wrath Instead

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When it comes to politics, Malaysians have become pretty pessimistic.

People don’t trust the elected politicians, and voter turnout is mediocre.
Cynicism is rampant, and it’s not unfounded, as politicians often forget the people once they have been voted in.
Recently, a visit by Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh and Paya Terubong assemblyman Yeoh Soon Hin to an apartment complex in Ayer Hitam drew the ire of its residents.
The residents vent their frustration at them for the delay in completing a rooftop water tank refurbishment project.

Speaking Up Is Paramount
Resident K. Suthakar was among those who held the politicians accountable.
He said the project was a pre-election promise announced in Feb 2018 before GE14, which was held in May that year.
The promise was announced by Ramkarpal’s elder brother Jagdeep Singh Deo, a state Exco member in charge of housing, among others.
Suthakar said the state government undertook the project under the maintenance fund programme for high-rise schemes.
The state government bears 80% of the upgrading and repair cost, while the management corporation, property management agent or Joint Management Body bears the remaining 20%. The refurbishment of 28 tanks in 14 blocks in Tanjung Court has still not been completed even after four years!Tanjung Court resident K. Suthakar on the the stalled project which has seen four long years.
Suthakar, a retired news editor, added that he had done everything he could in these four years to get the politicians to help but to no avail.
He said that is why the residents are flabbergasted that only now they have come to resolve the issue.
The residents know that the general election could be held at any time due to political instability.
If the Dewan Rakyat was suddenly dissolved, how could he (Ramkarpal) come to Tanjung Court to canvass for support when his earlier GE14 pre-election promise had yet to be honoured?Tanjung Court resident K. Suthakar on the timing of the visit by the DAP lawmakers.
The Price Of Incompetence
Suthakar said that Ramkarpal could not give any answers except saying approval was given in early June for work to begin in the remaining seven blocks.
The residents lamented that the cost kept ballooning, with several contractors appointed over the years, and are concerned with the final cost.
The first contractor, a BN component party leader, was awarded the RM299,000 project to upgrade 28 storage tanks in 14 blocks.
He abandoned the work, and residents wondered how much he was paid.
Then the second contractor was paid RM280,980 to upgrade 12 storage tanks (six blocks).
The third contractor will be paid RM338,850 for 14 storage tanks (7 blocks). Initially, it was RM299,000 for 14 blocks and a further RM619,830 for the remaining 13 blocks.

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140 Covid-19 Cases Linked To Klang Valley Shopping Malls This Month

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A total of 140 Covid-19 cases so far have been linked to several shopping malls in Klang Valley in October alone as the nation is hit by a third wave of infections.

The scare began at the end of September when 6 malls reported Covid-19 cases over the course of the weekend, including Nu Sentral, KLCC and Sunway Pyramid.
Biggest Covid-19 cases in Selangor is linked to a Petaling Jaya shopping mall
Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail
Utama cluster, named after the 1 Utama shopping mall in Bandar Utama, is the biggest contributor to new Covid-19 cases in Selangor this October with a total of 135 cases.
The index case has been identified as a security guard working at the mall (Case 15,023) who reported symptoms on 22 September but only confirmed with Covid-19 on 8 October.
A majority of this cluster’s cases involve security guards (87) and cleaners (18) who work at the mall, followed by 16 staff members of several outlets in the mall.
Six mall patrons and five of their family members have also tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Utama cluster has also spread from Selangor to one infection in Melaka.

Other Klang Valley malls linked to Covid-19 cases this October
The Curve in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya (16 October) – an employee at the shoe store Foot Solutions tested positive for the virus. All other staff members have been tested and put under immediate 14-day quarantine.Tesco Extra, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya (14 October) – an intern at the store tested positive. He was last seen at the apparel section on 11th October. The store was disinfected and reopened the next day.Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur (11 October) – The mall temporarily closed for a day of disinfection and sanitisation after a staff member at an outlet tested positive for Covid-19. The staff was asymptomatic and was last physically present in the mall on 6 October.3 Damansara Shopping Mall, Petaling Jaya (11 October) – A security personnel at the mall’s fire command centre tested positive after a household member also tested positive for Covid-19. Close contact employees were tested and underwent 14-day mandatory quarantine.Setia City Mall, Shah Alam (8 October) – A gym member at the mall’s Fitness First outlet was Covid-19 positive. The patron had last visited the gym on 2 October. The Fitness First staff member on duty at that time underwent Covid-19 testing and observed a 14-day self-quarantine.
Special mention: Mid Valley Megamall & The Gardens Mall
Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail
After a Covid-19 scare on 10 Oct when a senior staff linked to beauty shops at Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Mall had tested positive, it later turned out to be a false positive test result.
The staff tested negative in two rounds of Covid-19 tests and discharged from Hospital Sungai Buloh.

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Shopping mall cluster biggest contributor to new cases in S'gor
Utama cluster traced to Nepalese security guard
Reported Covid-19 case at Mid Valley Megamall, The Garden Mall turns out to be false positive


Photographers ‘shot back’ at M’sian bride for calling them “waste of money” online

Imagine spending thousands of ringgit on equipment and upgrades, and years to perfect your craft, only to be put down by an ignorant stranger online who implies that â€œanyone can do your jobâ€.
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Thatâ€™s exactly whatâ€™s happening in this bold tweet, claiming that wedding photographers are a waste of money and itâ€™s cheaper to just use your own smartphones.

“You don’t need a DSLR to capture photos this nice. Paying photographers RM200/300. Wasting. Just snap photos and edit nicely with your phone, enough. If I can get 20 retweets I’ll share how I did it.”
Naturally, the photographer community of Twitterjaya rose together and shot back at her.
This user straight up burned her:

“I think the reason people hire photographers is so that their photos don’t turn out this hideous.”
Photographers started showing her what proper equipment and years of experience can do:

“If you can take photos like these with a phone roger me!“
This user pointed out the photography mistakes in her photos:

“The hands and feet are cropped. The subject isn’t at the center. Rule of thirds wasn’t used. This is why photographers are important to capture the most important moment of your life. “
Even tech blogger and photographer Adzrin Mansor weighed in:

“Hiring photographers is like eating in a restaurant. You can choose to cook nice food at home but when you don’t feel like it, you hire someone else to cook for you. It’s the same as photography.
Depending on what we can afford, we can either hire a chef in a tomyam restaurant or a Michelin-star chef. Don’t jeopardise their source of income, sis.“
One of them urged everyone to rise above and educate instead of bashing her:

“Please people, don’t bash her, but educate her. Even though she’s wrong, she needs to know what was wrong. If she’s confident her photos are good enough, let her be. We don’t have to downgrade her the same way she’s insulting other photographers. Don’t stoop to her level.“
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This user explained to her why photographers charge the way they do:

“Wasting? Photographers are making a living, sis. No one’s forcing you to hire them. Different people have different preferences. Maybe they know hiring photographers would result in nicer photos.“
“There are so many factors why photographers charge a fortune. We have to think about their costing in terms of time, the camera itself, the equipment they need, fuel, toll, accommodation. People see it as a simple job.
‘They’re just taking photos, why would they have to charge a fortune?’
They don’t see the ‘hidden’ costs they have to bear.“
One thingâ€™s for sure, even if you do decide to hire a photographer for your big day, be sure to check the reviews first. You wouldnâ€™t want any surprises like this!

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