Scammers Used Law Minister’s Phone Number To Trick The Public

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Scammers brazenly used a phone number belonging to a Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, to dupe the public.

The minister found this the hard way when his acquaintances contacted him to confirm a message they received through the Telegram application today (29 July).

According to NST, the minister advised those who received a message from his number, bearing his picture, to ignore it.
He also advised those who received the message to block and report the matter to the application developer.
Unfortunately, one of his contacts in the Santubong parliamentary constituency had been tricked and had transferred RM5,000 to the scammer’s account.
Those who have been duped are urged to lodge a report with the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) immediately.
Scammers have been getting bolder by the day. Previously, scammers tried tricking the Perak police chief Commissioner Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid.
The police chief received a scam call claiming to be from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
READ MORE: Perak Police Chief Gets A LHDN Scam Call, Tells Scammers To Repent
These increasingly bold and creative scammers are tough to capture because they’re often operating abroad or not in the country.
READ MORE: Scammers Difficult To Nab Because Of Ever Advancing Technology

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Public Heartbroken By Johor Child Who Sells Mushrooms To Support Family

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A Facebook user Rosmaliana Roslan shared her sadness when she was greeted by a young boy who tried to sell her some oyster mushrooms last Sunday.

At first, she refused to buy them from the boy but he continued waiting outside her house in Kota Masai, Johor, and greeted her every time he saw her.
When she realised it was a young boy, she took pity on him and asked whether he had food. He told her he didn’t eat yet.
I asked whether he wanted to eat and he said yes. I invited him into the house to eat fried kuey teow that I made earlier for breakfast. Alhamdullilah he finished it all.Facebook user Rosmaliana Roslan
While he ate, she found out that he is currently in Standard 6 but his father told him to skip school that day to sell some mushrooms.

She found out that the boy’s family lives in Cahaya Baru, Johor. His father works with Rela while his mother works in Pahang and returns once a week.
He has another sibling who’s in Standard 5 and is also selling mushrooms in another area.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the young boy said he sold mushrooms from Wednesday to Saturday but since they still have supplies, his father told him to sell them on Sunday which is also a school day in Johor.
Rosmaliana felt touched because the young boy was about the same age as her son and was trying to help his family at a young age.
She encouraged people to buy mushrooms from the young boy if they meet him to help him out.
She added that the authorities should investigate to find out the family’s condition and to see if they can help the family.

Netizens’ reactions to the Facebook post varied. Some of them pitied the young boy for behaving like an adult at a young age to help support the family and expressed worry that something untoward could be happening behind the scenes.
They also believe the young boy should be allowed to go to school and the father should be the one doing the selling instead.
Others also encouraged people to buy from young sellers like the boy just to help them out.

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What You Need To Know About The RM10,000 Compounds

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Movement Control Order (MCO) offences now have three categories with the maximum fine reaching up to RM10,000 said Law Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan.

In a press conference today with Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, he also said that discounts will be offered for early payments and a new SOP team will be formed to ensure that Malaysians abide by the Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
There are three categories for MCO offences
Offences that cause a high risk of transmission or infect the community on a large scale.Offences resulting in high infection risks but lower impact on the community.Offences resulting in low infection risks and zero impact to the community.
Some of the offences under category 1:
Medical practitioners who don’t disclose to the Health Ministry the existence of an infectious disease – RM5000 compoundRefusing to comply with any instructions issued by the authorized officer – RM5000 compoundAny individual who has committed an offense of entering or being in a pub or nightclub, including areas such as restaurants inside a pub or nightclub – a maximum compound of up to RM10,000.Business owners who disobey the order, will be charged the maximum compound of RM50,000.
Some of the offences under category 2:
Travelling into Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) areas – Compound of not exceeding RM3,000.Refusing to comply with orders by authorized officers in EMCO areas – Compound of RM4,000.Refusing to share information – RM4,000 for individuals, RM20,000 for businesses.
Some of the offences under category 3:
Individuals who don’t wear masks in public places – Maximum compound RM10,000 but first offence is RM1,500.Not using MySejahtera or via the premises’ logbook to register – Maximum compound RM10,000 but first offence is RM1,500.Individuals who do not practice social distancing – Maximum compound RM10,000 but first offence is RM1,500.
Credit: Malay Mail
You can get discounts if you pay early
Takiyuddin said that if the compound is paid within the first week, a 50% discount will be given and if it’s within 2 weeks, the individual will get a 25% discount instead.
He also added that there will be no discounts if the compounds are paid after the 14-day period.
For those who can’t pay the fines, he said that individuals and companies can still appeal to the Health Ministry for further reductions.
Takiyuddin mentioned four officers that can reduce the fines:
State Director-GeneralState Deputy Director-GeneralDistrict Health OfficerDistrict Epidemiology Health Officer
In this pandemic, we need laws to control, not to punish or torture the rakyat and the Health Ministry and police have told their officers to issue the compound as a last resort.Law Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan
Credit: Wikimedia
There’s a SOP compliance team now
Takiyuddin said there is a new SOP Team made up of the police, military and various other agencies to ensure that the masses comply with Covid-19 SOPs.
He said that the team will sport an armband and will advise the public to adhere to the SOPs, but will issue compounds if the situation requires it.
Credit: Malay Mail

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Malaysians Rejoice Over Extension Of License Renewal Period, Want Govt To Consider Passports Next

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today that vehicle licenses can now be renewed for up to 10 years instead of 5 years maximum.

Yes, that means no more waiting in line to get your license every five years. You now have a decade’s worth of time.
To top it off, Loke added that when you renew your license for 10 years, you will only have to pay up to 9 years which is equivalent to a total of RM 270, meaning you get one year free.
In a press conference today, Loke also noted that those seeking to apply for the 10-year license renewal must have a remaining license validity of less than 1 year and must be Malaysian citizens.
However, drivers can choose to renew their licenses for any amount of years, between one to 10.
Additionally, Loke also announced a second initiative for Malaysians whose driving licenses expired from 1 Jan 2018 onwards, to have them renewed without retaking a driving exam.
This is to accommodate Malaysians who were unable to renew their licenses during the Covid-19 pandemic.
However, Malaysians should note that this initiative is only temporarily available until 31 Dec 2023.
The existing condition to retake the drivers test, will be re-enforced from 1 Jan 2024.
Responding to the news, netizens also called for the government to do the same for the Malaysian passport.
Twitter user @_meoranuru said:
Next, naikkan tahun validity passport pula. 10 tahun juga. Bazir je 5 tahun. Dahla 200. pstu buku tu cantik pula tu. Sayang je nak buang padahal 5 tahun tu kosong je.@_meoranuru via Twitter
Another Twitter user @dxn_cyrllvs chimed in:
Awesome, now do passports!@dxn_cyrllvs via Twitter

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Hurdler superman-dives across finishing line for split second win

Normally, athletes bow towards the finishing lines in hopes of crossing it a little bit faster, but Infinite Tucker took it a leap further.
Yes, name really is Infinite Tucker. A junior at Texas A&M University, as reported in CBS News.
At the recent Southeastern Conference (SEC) Track & Field Championship, he finally won gold when he took a Superman-style leap at the crossing line.

When Miller-Uibo â€œdoveâ€ (fell) to beat Felix a couple years back, I was on the radio for an hour or so explaining to people why diving is likely not a good finishing tactic.  Thankfully Infinite Tucker wasnâ€™t listening.  #bestnameever pic.twitter.com/JR0VhZyBq3
â€” Jason Kerr (@kerrjason) May 12, 2019

 “I closed my eyes over hurdle 10, I opened it, saw my ma at the finish, and I jumped to give her a hug, that’s all it is.”
Infinite Tucker told ESPN
Hence the reason he leaped with joy.
He wanted to hug his mom.

via GIPHY
A video on YouTube shows Tucker’s full Superman dive.

At the last SEC Championship, he only won Silver.
This time, he beat his team mate, Robert Grant by a mere 0.09 seconds lead.
Social media has gone mad with his skills and determination for gold.

I wish I was as dedicated to anything as Infinite Tucker is to crossing the finish line first. pic.twitter.com/DgEoPvJwHZ
â€” Clara Goodwin (@5NEWSClara) May 12, 2019

How badly do you want it? #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/cdBdFO5zzV
â€” SEC Network (@SECNetwork) May 13, 2019

Infinite Tucker went FULL SUPERMAN to secure the win. 😳😤
(🎥: @aggietrk) pic.twitter.com/op0B7541e9
â€” theScore (@theScore) May 12, 2019

Sourced via:1. Harian Metro, May 13, 2019 (Pelari macam ni pun ada… ) 2. CBS News, May 13, 2019 (College hurdler goes full “Superman” to win gold medal in close race) 3. ABC News, May 14, 2019 (Incredible dive at finish line sees Infinite Tucker win SEC Outdoor Champions hurdles race)


4 Family Members In 1 Car And Public Transport Capacity Halved Starting Tomorrow

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Starting 4 May 2020, four people from the same household will be allowed to go out together in a single car, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.
According to Senior Minister (Security) Ismail Sabri Yaakob, there are no issues with maintaining social distancing for those from the same house since they are staying together.
Additionally, all public transport vehicles will only carry half their maximum capacity. This is to ensure appropriate social distancing rules are observed during the Conditional MCO.
For example, if the bus can fit 80 people (at any one time), only 40 people will be allowed to ride it.Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
This capacity limitation will be a part of the strict standard operating procedures to ensure that social distancing remains enforced.
This applies to all public transport such as the LRT as well.(Credit: Flickr/@digiweed*)
Starting tomorrow, most industries will reopen as announced by the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
However, the government will be enforcing social distancing rules and the public is urged to follow those rules.
If you commute with public transportation, read this guide on what changes you should expect.

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Malaysians Busted By Cambodia Police After Kidnapping Fellow Malaysian For RM70k Ransom

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The police in the Koh Kong province of Cambodia busted a kidnapping and extortion case on Friday (11 November).

They rescued a Malaysian woman who was kidnapped half a month ago and arrested 6 Malaysian and Chinese suspects.
Koh Kong is the southwestern province of Cambodia and one of the biggest provinces in the country, with a long undeveloped coastline.
According to Sin Chew, the police raided a house in the city centre at 9 pm.
Cambodia, Koh Kongで監禁アジトを強制捜査し、中国人4人とMalaysia人2人を逮捕 pic.twitter.com/ByI6Ghiu4W— ファンタスティック　アジア！ (@faranfaran22) November 13, 2022
Police Alerted By Victim’s Husband
The Chinese press cited Cambodian China Times, which reported that the police in Koh Kong province received a report on Saturday from a 39-year-old Malaysian.
The man named Wang called the police to say his wife was kidnapped on 31 October.
The criminals demanded a ransom of USD15,000 (RM69,412).
After receiving the report, the police quickly launched an investigation and obtained reliable information in less than two weeks.
On the evening of 11 November, the police officers went to the criminal’s hiding place and arrested 6 suspects, including 2 women.
The suspects are aged between 20 to 30 years old, with 4 from China and 2 from Malaysia.
They are currently detained at the police station pending further investigation.
Gangsta’s Paradise
Recently, Cambodia has been a hotbed of crimes involving Malaysians.
Many were victims of human trafficking and slave labour, being forced to work for scam syndicates targeting victims in mostly Chinese-speaking countries.
READ MORE: 24 Malaysians Who Fell For Job Scams In Cambodia Have Safely Returned Home
The Malaysian embassies in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar are working with authorities to rescue victims of a job scam that lured them abroad. #Crime #Geopolitics #Cambodia #Malaysia #ThePhnomPenhPosthttps://t.co/oUqsqPrYQB pic.twitter.com/Z5C2hFrYE7— Asia News Network (@asianewsnetwork) October 10, 2022
Caretaker Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah had warned that the massive online fraud crisis risks damaging relations between nations.
Besides Cambodia, Malaysia has also been rescuing its citizens from massive job scam syndicates in Myanmar and Laos.
READ MORE: Two M’sian Teenagers Safely Return Home After Being Duped By “High-Paying” Job Scam In Myanmar
Some Malaysian job scam victims remain stranded in foreign countries despite escaping from syndicates.
The reason is that they have been slapped with fines they cannot pay for immigration offences.
Saifuddin also claimed that some have refused to return home despite the government’s efforts to rescue them, although no reason was given.
Southeast Asia scam crisis carries diplomatic risks for Asean, Malaysia warns#Computercrimes #crime #Internetcrimesandscams #Ponzischemes #scams #ASEAN #Cambodia #Laos #Malaysia #Myanmarhttps://t.co/xlb1qxaldO— Khmer Daily (@TheKhmerDaily) October 10, 2022

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7 Traditional Raya Cookies You  Might Not Know The Name Of

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Let’s face it, not everyone is fond of Kuih Raya, especially the traditional ones. People, especially kids, nowadays would rather just eat modern or viral ones such as Nutella Choc Buttons, Biscoff Butter Cookies and any flavoured Choc Chip cookies.

But there are people out there who still like the taste from the past (oldies but goldies people). Some of these Kuih Raya still stand the test of time and some are becoming more and more scarce.
READ MORE: 5 Strangely-Named Malaysian Kuih You Definitely Have Never Tried Before
So for those of you who wanna impress your in-laws by knowing the names of these traditional cookies or for those who simply love the taste of it but just don’t seem to remember the name, here are some of the most underrated traditional Kuih Raya for you guys.
1. Semperit
Thie ingredients for this cookie are as simple as they get but it’s the shape that’s a bit difficult to do. Mainly consisting of around 3-4 different flours (custard flour is important) and a wet batter, the dough is mixed until smooth and put into a cone-like copper mould with different shapes for its tips.
Semperit Klasik or long rectangular ones (left), Semperit Dahlia Original (middle) and  Semperit Chocolate Dahlia (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
There are generally two types of Semperit, the classic rectangular long ones and the Dahlia flower-shaped ones. To modernize this, you can add in whatever food colouring, flavour and topping that you want. Some of the popular renditions of the traditional semperit are milk, chocolate, cheese, rainbow and many more.
They taste like little custard butter cookies that melt in your mouth. Have a look at the recipe here.
2. Mazola / Peanut Cookies
Back in the day, there were not many available choices of nuts that you can easily get at an affordable price (even almonds nibs today can stand around RM40 for a small 1kg!). So a lot of the cookies from back then use simple nuts like peanuts, cashews and mung beans.
Some put peanuts as the topping and some don’t,(Credit: @quexieqbal, @nnjwxx / Twitter)
These particularly simple cookies use peanuts as their base taste and honestly, if you love peanuts, you just can’t stop at one! Go nuts on the mazola, no one will judge you. The dough is shaped into small-sized balls, gently pressed and topped with an egg white wash and some half peanut bits.
You can also find these in different flavours like chocolate, green pea, pandan, strawberry and more. Check out the recipe here.
3. Suji / Sugee Cookies
If you love Sugee Cake, you’ll love this one. Suji or sugee cookies use semolina flour which is the coarse grain-like flour that adds a crunchy texture to your cookies or cake.
The traditional suji (left) and the modern one with almonds (right).(Credit: @ASahario / Twitter, Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The main ingredients for these cookies are of course semolina flour and also ghee. They are shaped into small balls and topped with dried candied cherries. You can also add almond nibs to the batter for an extra modernised crunch.
They taste very rich and buttery (because of the ghee), and also crunchy (semolina flour) at the same time. Here’s a recipe if you wanna make these at home.
4. Makmur
Makmur or prosperous / peace, as its Malay meaning suggests, are cookies that are supposed to make you feel at peace. No, no it doesn’t have marijuana in it. Or does it? Kidding. The name came from an Arabian cookie named Ma’amoul which are semolina cookies filled with pistachios/walnuts/dates in the middle.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Here in Malaysia, it’s adapted to the local taste and we use groundnuts/peanuts as the filling. Makmur is oval (could be in a ball too, depends) in shape with a ghee base for the shell, peanuts for the filling and the end product is coated generously in icing sugar for a sweet soft finish.
With a soft outer shell and a crunchy inner filling, they taste like drops of heaven, but with peanuts. Check the recipe for tips on how to do this properly.
5. Bangkit
Bangkit cookie is very popular in Malaysia and is available throughout the year, during many festivities (especially Chinese New Year). They are a blend of tapioca starch and coconut milk that’s moulded into flower-shaped cookies.
(Credit: @reen6508, @acciosugar / Twitter)
The dough is pressed into a wooden or plastic mould that already has multiple flower/leaves prints and then is baked. They can also come in different new varieties like Bangkit Cheese, Bangkit Coconut (with grated coconut), Bangkit Pandan and more.
Very lightweight and with an airy rich and creamy texture, you can see the recipe here.
6. Putu Kacang / Kuih Koya / Mung Bean Cookies
If you know and like Putu Kacang, you’re legendary as not many people favour these as they’re not that sweet.
The plastic mould used in making this traditional kuih (left).(Credit: @bernamadotcom, @itsbangyedam / Twitter)
Despite having only two ingredients which are mung bean flour and sugar, this cookie has quite a tedious process to prepare. The flour needs to be popped in the oven or fried (with no oil of course) on a wok until it turns yellowish in colour. After that, sugar is added and a few sprays of water. Then, the sandy texture is moulded into the same wooden or plastic mould as bangkit cookies.
These are particularly popular among those with an acquired taste (very popular for the older generation) for nutty but a bit bland flavours. Check the traditional recipe here.
7. Batang Buruk
Batang Buruk isn’t actually a kuih raya but you can see them all over Malaysia during certain festivities as well. They’re called Batang Buruk or Old Logs because the pastry resembles little logs and is coated with powdered flour.
(Credit: @annenygma, @syfqhaz / Twitter)
There are traditional ways of making the pastry but people nowadays can use spring roll pastry to make the tiny logs. After they’re fried, they’re coated with a powdered mixture of mung bean powder and icing sugar. There are also modern flavours to these traditional old logs which can be Nestum or Chocolate.
Tasting like a powdered crunchy snack, they can be a bit messy to eat. But if it’s good, nothing can stop us Malaysians from enjoying it. Here‘s a simple recipe.
Actually, some of these cookies (not all) are still popular today as they are not made for Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Fitr) only, you can also see these in Malaysia during Chinese New Year, Deepavali and even Christmas.
All Malaysians end up loving these snacks, but the good news is we always have a festival around the corner so you can munch to your heart’s content!
READ MORE: Your Favourite Green-And-White Kuih? Which One Did You Mean?

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PDRM and Motorcyclist Praised Online For Saving An Injured Monkey On The Highway

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Malaysian netizens are calling a few traffic policemen and a motorcyclist heroes for saving an injured monkey on the highway.
A recording of the incident was shared on the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Facebook page showing the macaque looking weak, confused, and bleeding.
In the video, which is almost two minutes long, it appears that the policemen stopped their patrol cars in the middle of the highway and held traffic to protect the animal.

The cops tried several times to pick up the scared macaque, which, despite its condition refused to allow the policemen to hold it.
A few seconds later, a motorcyclist can be seen stopping to help. Protected by his motorcycle gloves and jacket, the motorcyclist catches the animal before crossing the highway to release it in the woods nearby.
Their brave and kind actions were praised by Malaysians online, who thanked the group for their effort.
(Credit: PDRM/Facebook)
Kudos to the cops and man who bravely helped the injured animal, and really hope the monkey survives its wounds and recovers well!

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“Unacceptable”: McD Hits Back At Restaurant Manager For Discriminating OKU Employee

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Recently, Malaysians were shocked to learn that a McDonald’s store in Seremban referred to their OKU workers by their OKU card number instead of names.

READ MORE: McD Seremban Allegedly Refers To OKU Employees By Work ID Numbers Instead Of Names, Shocking Netizens
After being notified of the incident, McDonald’s Malaysia issued a statement sighted by TRP in favour of the OKU employee in question.
McDonald’s Malaysia notes that they had immediately conducted an internal investigation to address the matter.
We are able to confirm that the behaviour of the specific restaurant manager was unacceptable and in violation of our McDonald’s policy on diversity and inclusion. Appropriate action will be taken against the individual.McDonald’s Malaysia to TRP
Additionally, McDonald’s Malaysia has reached out to the family of the affected crew member to express their sincere apologies over the incident and to resolve this issue. They said the crew member is a valued staff who has been with McDonald’s for four years.
As a people-oriented company, we strive to provide an inclusive work environment and promote a culture that allows our people to grow and build harmonious relationships as members of the McFamily.McDonald’s Malaysia to TRP
Previously, 30-year-old Aniq was only referred to as his OKU card number, not his name, on the working roster, causing him to miss his shifts.
However, the manager then insulted Aniq, calling him dumb and “not a human”.
READ MORE: McD Seremban Allegedly Refers To OKU Employees By Work ID Numbers Instead Of Names, Shocking Netizens
See the full statement here:

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Covid-19: There’s Just One Green Zone Left And It’s In Sarawak. All Other States Are Straight Red

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There’s an increase in Covid-19 cases, especially outside of the Klang Valley, with 94% of districts now labelled as red zones.

This is based on the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) 14-day movement data on the distribution of cases by district which shows that 149 out of a total of 159 districts in Malaysia are red zones.
The 10 districts that are not red zones? They are all in Sarawak.
Berita Harian reports that out of 10 districts in Sarawak, two are orange zones (Sebauh and Marudi) while seven yellow zones (Lawas, Bukit Mabong, Daro, Julau, Matu, Kabong and Telang Usan).
Tanjung Manis is the only district in Malaysia which is still a green zone.
States with high vaccinate rates see infections go down
It’s reported that 10 states recorded an increase in cases in the 14 days between August 18 to 30 August, while only four states and two Federal Territories recorded a decrease in cases for the same period.
The stats show that all states and regions that recorded a decrease in cases were the ones that recorded vaccination rates of over 57% – namely Labuan, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.
The exception to this are Sarawak and Perlis, which have vaccination rates of 87% and 66.1% respectively, but actually reported an increase in cases.
The two states recorded the highest increase with a jump of more than 100 percent in the period as Sarawak registered an increase of 128.5% from 11,744 on 18 August to 26,846 on 30 August.
Here’s the breakdown of the increase in cases by state within that period (18 to 30 August):
Sarawak – 128.5%Perlis – 101.7%Sabah – 73.2%Penang – 51.8%Johor – 26.9%Perak – 21.3%Kelantan – 19.6%Kedah – 17.3%Terengganu – 9.6% Pahang – 7.2%
Cases still go up nationwide
During the 14-day period, a total of 296,652 Covid-19 cases were recorded nationwide up to yesterday, excluding foreign import cases, cross-state and district cases as well as cases in prisons, lockups and immigration detention depots (DTI).
It’s an increase of almost 7% compared to the previous 14 days (5 to 18 August), which then recorded 277,548 Covid-19 cases.
While cases in Selangor are decreasing, it remains the state with the highest number of cases between August 18 to today with 79,388 cases, while Labuan was the lowest with only 43 cases.
Apart from that, six districts in three states collected the highest number of cases with five figures in the same period, namely:
Petaling (30,043)Klang (13,235)Hulu Langat (12,376)Gombak (11,137)Johor Bahru (11,266) Kuching (12,150)

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Tweet By M’sian Brings To Light The Dark Side Of Child Marriages In Malaysia

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A tweet from Emmy (not her real name) sparked a discussion about child marriage recently, telling her story about how she used to agree with child marriage because she thought Islam allowed it until she started working as a social worker with at-risk children with the majority of her caseload on child marriages.

As a social worker for children at risk, Emmy’s day-to-day work was to assess and provide intervention for children in need of protection.
She’s seen girls as young as 9 or 10 years old forced into marriage with men 10 to 20 years their senior. Some were even trafficked into Malaysia as mail-order brides.
Robbed of a childhood
In the interviews she’s had with these child brides, Emmy learned that all they wanted to do was go to school, learn how to read and write but instead were robbed and deprived of an education.
Domestic violence among child brides was another issue. But that wasn’t the worse part.

Educate yourself in place of those deprived of an education
Emmy, who spoke to these children personally, felt as though she was “hit by a bus” upon hearing their stories.
She began doing her research about the issue of child marriage and found that Al Azhar, one of the world’s most prestigious centres of Islamic learning, issued a fatwa against child marriage.
Further research found that Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP) states child marriage should not be practised, with exceptions.

In 2014, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) also declared child marriage an ‘unhealthy’ practice and stated health experts and psychologists confirming the existence of physical and mental health problems.
Child marriage is a REAL issue
In an advocacy brief by Unicef shared by Emmy, 15,000 cases of child marriage were recorded in Malaysia between 2007 and 2017, and occur in all communities across the country.
Seven main factors cause or enable child marriage in Malaysia which are often complexed and interlinked as seen here:

Moving forward
In the series of tweets by Emmy, she said some of us still think child marriage is “agenda barat” (western agenda) but urged us to look at our neighbours Indonesia.
As of 2019, Indonesia have banned marriage for your young girls after it was discovered that 1 in 5 girls marry before reaching adulthood.
As for some Malaysians who think banning child marriage isn’t plausible here, Emmy linked to an article by the Star that states Selangor has increased the permissible age for Muslims to marry from 16 to 18.

Furthering Unicef’s advocacy brief towards ending child marriage in Malaysia, the way forward is outlined in nine key areas as seen in this infographic:
(Credit: Unicef)
For further reading about the issue on child marriages in Malaysia, download Unicef’s Advocacy Brief: Towards Ending Child Marriages in Malaysia for free here.
Thanks to Emmy for bringing this issue to light!
READ MORE: How Msia’s Complex Laws Put Child Marriage Ban At A Standstill

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Interactive video â€œBLINKâ€ helps Msia’s elderly find family again in their final years

A study conducted in 2017 placed more than 9% of the population as elderly, which is around 2.8 million Malaysians.
Of that number, a whole 30% of the elderly either live alone or with their elderly spouse. That means 1 in 3 elderly persons do not have a caregiver living with them.
This is a steep increase in just a decade, as the reported number of elderly people living alone or with their elderly spouse was at just 14.7% in 2004.
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Currently, the workforce may find it difficult to take a few hours out of their busy day to visit their elderly parents. Where do we find the time in between deadlines and projects?
A lot of us might take our parentsâ€™ part in our lives for granted.
Do you look at them properly when you see them, and realise how much theyâ€™ve aged? How much time do we really have left with them?
To raise awareness of the time that passes us by, funeral service providers Xiao En collaborated with Directors Think Tank x SOOTH Inc. and Bonsey Jaden x Imaginary Friends.
Their new immersive virtual experience takes you on a time-skip journey with each BLINK of an eye.
BLINK is a unique short film that utilizes proprietary facial recognition technology to show how time flies. The video shows a middle-aged man grow older each time you blink, eventually ending with a pointedly vacant chair.

Picture credit: BLINK

Itâ€™s a stark reminder of how many of us watch our loved ones age day by day as we sit passively by them.
How many blinks do we have left? Try it out for yourself.

Picture credit: BLINK

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Don’t Worry, Malaysia Still Has Rice For Everybody

The government has refuted claims that Malaysia’s rice stock would only last for 2 and a half months as the current stock can meet the domestic demand.
Currently, the rice stock at factories, wholesalers and retail outlets stood at 523,000 tonnes – even when not taking into account the stock from local rice production and imported rice.
Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee said for now, rice imports are on-going as usual and added that apart from Vietnam, Malaysia also imports its supply from producing countries such as Thailand, Pakistan, Myanmar, India, Cambodia and others.
He said that only 30% of the total domestic demand depended on imports but the Ministry would ensure the rice supply is sufficient to meet the countryâ€™s needs of 200,000 metric tonnes per month.
Recently, Vietnam, the world’s third largest rice exporter took measures such as suspending signing new rice export contracts to ensure domestic supplies are sufficient during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Aeon Raises Minimum Wage To RM1,500 Ahead Of Govt’s Mandate

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Aeon Co and Aeon BiG have raised the minimum wage for Grade G employees to RM1,500 per month from RM1,200 effective on 1 January 2022, earlier than the government mandate.

The retailer said the amount was the basic salary and did not include allowances or other incentives.
The company raised the minimum wage in hopes that it’ll help ease the cost of living of its employees.
The decision made is based on their best interests and welfare to help alleviate the living cost as well as in support of the recommendations by the Government, thus the swift implementation.Chief Human Resources Officer cum Director of Corporate Communication Kasuma Satria Mat Jadi.
Prior to this, Aeon raised the minimum wage from RM1,100 to RM1,200 per month on 1 February 2020 during the presentation of the 2020 Budget.
Not everyone agreed to raise the minimum wage
Previously, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said the minimum wage should be raised to RM1,500 as soon as possible before the year ends.
However, the decision still lies in the hands of the Cabinet.
READ MORE: Minimum Wage Expected To Be Raised To RM1,500 Before The Year Ends
Despite the benefits of raising the minimum wage, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) voiced concerns about the matter and urged the government to scrap the proposal.
MEF President Datuk Syed Hussain Syed Husman said most businesses in Malaysia are micro, small and medium enterprises, that may not be able to afford to raise the minimum wages.
Instead, Syed Hussain said the government should focus on business recovery and controlling rising costs to help the rakyat.
READ MORE: RM1,500 Minimum Wage “Will Kill Businesses,” Says MEF President

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Make Quick Cash With Your Trash Now With The Trash4Cash Mobile App

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Many of us have been taught to reduce, reuse and of course, recycle. But sometimes it can be quite the hassle to dispose of all the reusable materials that we’ve collected in our eco-friendly efforts.

Remember the good ol’ days when the “paper lama” recycling lorry would make its rounds in the neighborhood and collect your recyclable materials in exchange for a few ringgits?
PAPER LAMA, OLD NEWSPAPER, SAO KAO PO CHI!(Manaweblife/YouTube)
Well as the millennial saying goes, “modern problems require modern solutions!” Now you can have the paper lama truck come straight to your door, on-demand, whenever you need to unload your trash and make some quick cash.
Trash4Cash (T4C) is a mobile application which allows you to call in the experts to collect and remove domestic and non-hazardous waste from your homes, commercial areas and other locations.
Users simply need to download and install the T4C app on their phones and have an adorably pink T4C truck come straight to your door to weigh, collect and pay you for your recyclable trash.
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T4C users can also check the price of recyclable materials directly on the app and are recommended to separate their items accordingly such as cardboards, newspapers, papers, plastic containers glass bottles and other materials.
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The service is available for Malaysians living in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Selangor, Perak, Penang, Perlis and Kedah, and users can receive their payments straight to their bank accounts.
Check out this quick instructional video below to find out how T4C works or download the app now only on the Google Play store. For more information, simply visit T4C’s official website.

Or you can check out the Twitter thread below for a first-person user account of the T4C service.
Done keep your trash. Turn all trash for cash. Thank you Trash4Ca$h for today. Second time dah panggil depa mai kutip trash yang boleh recycle. pic.twitter.com/Tx8cZuDTo3— Neyra Shazeyra 🇲🇾 (@neyrashazeyra) February 3, 2021
Trash-demic?
Reportedly, Malaysian landfills witnessed a decrease of 10% to 30% in waste coming in per day since the Covid-19 pandemic and the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) began.
However, the country has also been generating more and more household garbage such as food packaging and packaging from online purchases.
We have also been producing 15% to 20% more medical waste such as face masks and sanitiser bottles that end up polluting our environment.
(Vasugi Ramasamy/Facebook)
Malaysians are advised to disposed of waste products responsibly and encouraged to recycle.
A 2019 study by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) ranks our country as the number two users of plastic based products in Asia.
Data from 2015 also show that Malaysia’s recycling rate barely reached 17.5% – far from our National Strategic Plan for Solid Waste Management vision for a “Zero Waste” country by 2020.
Read More: Malaysia’s Appetite For “Bungkus” Meals Is Killing Our Planet, So Here’s What We Should Do
For more recycling solutions like the T4C mobile app, TRP recommends our readers to Google away among the many waste management service providers and centres across the country that would gladly take trash off your hands to hopefully make our nation and planet a cleaner place to live in.
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Father Of Navy Cadet Who Was Tortured To Death Wants Mandatory Death To Stay

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The father of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) Marine Cadet Officer, the late Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain, disagreed with the government’s move to abolish the mandatory death penalty in the country.

Zulkarnain Idros, 57, was quoted by Berita Harian as saying the move was unfair to the families of the murder victims who had to suffer.
He feared that it would increase cases of serious offences, especially drug trafficking and murder.
He said life imprisonment was not an appropriate punishment to give awareness to the public to take heed and not commit serious crimes.
Zulkarnain also feared that the move will cause drug trafficking and murder cases to increase in the country.
Look at the cases related to the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; before this, the mandatory death penalty was enforced, but drug trafficking cases are still high. Imagine later when the death penalty is abolished.Zulkarnain Idros on why the mandatory death punishment must stay.
He added that for criminal offences involving murder according to Section 302 of the Penal Code, life imprisonment is not sufficient for those found guilty of murder.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court today sentenced six National Defence University of Malaysia students to 18 years jail for causing the death of marine cadet officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain in 2017 – 📸archive/reports pic.twitter.com/aImhwVs4H1— Kuala Lumpur Reporter 🇲🇾 (@KL_Reporter) November 2, 2021
A Tragic Tale
The late Zulfarhan died at Serdang Hospital on 1 June 2017 due to abuse by a group of students at the public institution of higher learning.
At the time of the incident in 2017, Zulfarhan was just 21 years old.
Zulfarhan’s death uncovered and dragged 18 of his own classmates who tortured the victim to death.
Zulfarhan’s father prostrated while dripping tears outside the court after a judge ruled 18 suspects had to defend themselves on murder convictions.
Sujud syukur bapa Allahyarham Zulfarhan, Zulkarnain Idros. Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur mengarahkan 18 daripada 19 tertuduh dalam kes kematian Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain membela diri. Tarikh 2 Oktober mula perbicaraan. @501Awani pic.twitter.com/q3i2Gs3y1r— Dhia (@madandroses) July 31, 2019
A High Court judge ruled that 18 accused were found guilty on charges of murder, abetting murder and injuring Zulfarhan.
The judge sentenced six key suspects to 18 years in prison.
All 18 accused except Mohamad Shobirin were also sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of causing injury to Zulfarhan.
The tragic incident of Zulfarhan is an incident that served as a lesson for Malaysians to stop the culture of bullying in educational institutions.
"Don't be a bully, it can be life threatening, the effect on parents, like I have lost the eldest child who is the hope of the family…." That's the father's reaction of Zulfarhan Zulkarnain Idros after hearing the verdict of his son's murder case at the Kl Court https://t.co/2wLuUJSyk2— _TodayisWendy_ (@reveluv_zen) November 2, 2021
Government To Table Final Report On Death Penalty Replacements
Last Friday, the government agreed to abolish the mandatory death penalty in the country, with substitute sentences subject to the court’s discretion.
A further study will be carried out in collaboration with the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) Legal Affairs Division, the Prime Minister’s Department and other interested ministries and departments.
The decision was reached following a presentation of the report on the Study of Substitute Sentences on Mandatory Death Penalty.
The report was presented by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at the Cabinet Meeting.
Hoping for the best from #Malaysia's pledge to end the mandatory death penalty, but we at @hrw are approaching this promise warily since we have heard this before from previous governments, and nothing happened. https://t.co/zJOF7zqHGn— Phil Robertson (@Reaproy) June 11, 2022
READ MORE: Government Abolishing Mandatory Death Penalty At Last
In the meantime, Zulkarnain suggested that the government hold a referendum if a significant policy, especially the abolition of the mandatory death penalty, wants to be done.
It involves the lives of the people of this country, and I think it should be determined by the majority of the people, not just a group of parties who may have other interests.Zulkarnain Idros on better representation in the decision to do away with mandatory death penalty.

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Types Of Laksa In (Almost) Every State In Malaysia

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You know very well that Malaysia is a cultural melting pot of different cultures and traditions, right? And that includes cuisines as well. We don’t only have one type of Mee, we have plenty! The same goes with Laksa.

In Malaysia, your laksa doesn’t just mean laksa! There are so many different kinds with an infinite number of ways to make them and pair them with.
Here are some of the types of Laksa known in Malaysia. Which is your fav?
1. Laksa Utara (Kedah)
Laksa Utara (North) or Laksa Kedah has all the well-known ingredients you would have if you wanna make a laksa. The main ingredients for the broth are, of course, the blended cooked fish flesh  (sardines or mackerel), onions, chillies, and a few herbs like daun kesum (Vietnamese Coriander), bunga kantan (torch flower ginger), and asam gelugor/keping (tamarind slices). Other ingredients like belacan (shrimp paste) or lemongrass are optional.
See the soy sauce there (right picture)? It doesn’t get more utagha than this. (Credit: @aimnazm_, @enyusnizar / Twitter)
The garnishing is usually sliced onions, chillies, salad, cucumber, lime, hard-boiled eggs and some other herbs (especially daun selom). The broth is best eaten with soy sauce. The richness and creaminess of it, C’est Magnifique! Another bonus for Kedahan people is that they also eat the laksa broth with fried bee hoon!
Bihun goreng or laksa? Why not both?(Credit: @HansMurad, @shafrizalhalim / Twitter)
2. Laksa Kuala Perlis (Perlis)
The most northern state in Malaysia also has its rendition of laksa. They have Laksa Utara there too and also Laksa Belut (eel). The ingredients are the same as Laksa Kedah but their broth has a mixture of catfish or eel in it.
(Credit: @paksupencen, @Typical_Mikhail / Twitter)
Also, Perlis people usually eat their with pulut panggang/pulut udang (grilled glutinous rice). It adds some chewiness to the ensemble!
3. Assam Laksa (Penang)
Penang’s Assam (sour) Laksa, as the name suggests, has all of the ingredients of Laksa Kedah, but with a few extras such as the tamarind juice to make it sourer. Other ingredients include belacan (shrimp paste), lemongrass, lengkuas (galangal), kunyit hidup (fresh tumeric), and the essence of shrimp’s brain paste.
(Credit: @ShanghaiHannah, @cookingsomjit / Twitter)
Both Laksa uses the same garnishing, but Assam Laksa has the addition of pineapples and mint leaves. For extra richness and flavour, instead of soy sauce, the broth is eaten with shrimp’s brain paste.
To know if this dish is delicious or not, hey, it didn’t rank number 7 on the top 50 World’s Best Food by CNN for nothing you know! If you haven’t tried this as a Malaysian, we really feel sorry for you.
4. Laksa Johor
Next, also a cause of Laksa War between Malaysians (it all started with a spicy diss between the Johor and Kedah laksa), Johor Laksa is uniquely eaten with spaghetti instead of rice noodles!
The gravy is almost same with the Kedah Laksa but they have coconut milk, curry powder, and kerisik (fried coconut paste). The type of fish used in the broth depends solely on the cook, not according to state or region, okay. We don’t do discrimination here!
(Credit: @fazhilrazak, @afiqtion / Twitter)
This laksa is garnished with the common garnishes including chopped long beans. They also pair this laksa off with a deliciously sour and spicy sambal belacan.
Actually, this dish is pretty rare and you can only get this during festivities. It was once used to serve the royalty in Johor you know. Fun Fact: This laksa is served on a plate (not a bowl because of their thick gravy) and eaten with hands instead of cutleries.
5. Laksa Sarawak
Also regarded as “the breakfast of the gods” by the late Anthony Bourdain, the Sarawak Laksa is one of its kind. Truly complex to make and too beautiful to eat, this laksa has a unique combination of flavours: spicy, sour, umami and richness.
The broth is not made with fish but chicken broth cooked with seafood like shrimps. Then comes the complex plethora of spices and herbs (coriander, cumin, galangal, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, shallots, chillies, tamarind pulp) and after that, they are topped off with coconut milk and palm sugar. They use thin vermicelli rice noodles or bee hoon for the laksa.
(Credit: @remos_25, @natcharlesurek / Twitter)
This laksa is very generous with its garnish as they have shrimps, shredded chicken bits, shredded omelette, bean sprouts, tofu puffs, sliced cucumbers, lime and the list goes on. They also eat this with a red chilli sambal belacan by the side.
6. Nyonya Laksa (Malacca)
They may look easy but the ingredients to prepare this magnificent Peranakan dish is hefty. Also similar to Singapore Laksa, this dish does not use any fish meat, instead, they use the same ingredients as the Laksa Sarawak (chicken and shrimp broth). Almost all the ingredients are similar to the latter laksa except for substituting tamarind pulp with Assam slices and adding candlenuts for extra flavour.
You can use any type of rice noodles with these, such as the thick traditional ones or the thin ones.
(Credit: Afarrahezrinfuzi, @avenfauzi / Twitter)
For the topping, they have fish balls, fish cakes, tofu puffs, hard-boiled eggs, shredded chicken, shrimp and common garnishes. You can even find a version with blood cockles in there too.
7. Laksa Telur Sarang Ipoh (Perak)
This laksa is actually just the same Laksa Utara but they have one special topping that makes it so yummy and mouth-watering! Fried omelette that looks like a bird’s nest!
(Credit: @Aliefhadi99, @nuexzynl / Twitter)
The egg is whisked until bubbly and is then fried in very hot oil. You have to stretch the egg batter high from the wok to create the desired illusion. Watch the technique of frying the omelette here.

8. Laksa Mee Pangkor (Perak)
This dish is popular among the locals at the Pangkor Island, Manjung and Remis Beach in Perak. For this laksa, the noodle used is different as it can only be found in those areas. Laksa Mee looks like mee suah when dried but after it’s cooked, it looks like spaghetti (but they say it doesn’t taste the same).
(Credit: @AhmadAzimAsri, @firdaus / Twitter)
The broth has a clear and soupy consistency. This dish can be cooked with seafood such as fish, crab, prawns and anything the cook desires. It is garnished with diced carrots and long beans and served with spicy red sambal.
9. Laksa Terengganu
Now, this laksa can be found on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. The Terengganu peeps have two ways of making laksa their way, one with the brown-red gravy and another one with the white gravy.
The brown gravy is the same as Laksa Utara but with a few extra spice seasonings which are the rempah gulai and rempah masak. They also have kerisik, coconut milk and palm sugar in the dish.
(Credit: @ErenaTakeuchi, @agoezzt / Twitter)
For the white gravy or laksa kuah lemak, it’s just a rendition of a common laksa with coconut milk and without the chillies. To replace the spiciness of the red chillies, they substitute it with black pepper. The creaminess of the white gravy just captivates your tastebuds!
Both of the dishes come with your common garnishes and a dollop of red spicy sambal.
10. Laksam (Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah)
Now, this dish hails from Kelantan but other states have their fair share of the recipe as well. What’s unique about this laksa is that they’re flat, round and spiral-shaped. Making this type of laksa surely looks tedious fun as they are usually not bought from the store but handmade.
A few spoons of the liquid batter are poured onto a flat (grease it first) lid/container (whatever you can find) and is left in the steamer for around 10 mins. When it has air bubbles beneath it, it can then be cooled and rolled into a cylindrical shape, like chee cheong fun. Then, the process is repeated until you have enough for how many servings of the laksam you want. Only then can you cut them into bite-size serving pieces. FUN.
(Credit: @atirararararara, @shvnim / Twitter)
The broth is made the same way as the Terengganu white gravy with the same ingredients, garnishes and even spicy sambal.
Honourable Mentions
Curry Laksa
Okay, this is not really laksa (made from white rice noodles) but they are called so by the locals. Aci lah. Curry Laksa is actually curry mee (made from yellow egg noodles) but maybe with a slight difference which is the amount of coconut milk.
(Credit: @_ZynJamal, @SManiah / Twitter)
Curry laksa has a thicker broth (which has coconut milk) than the curry mee (which can be without coconut milk), essentially.
Thai Laksa
This one has thin rice noodles and green gravy! It comes from our neighbouring country, Thailand and our locals just can’t get enough of them.
(Credit: @aliaffauzi, @Mear_Biaggi / Twitter)
All in all, those are some of the types of laksa that you can find in Malaysia. Quite a lot huh? And you thought there were only Asam Laksa, Sarawak Laksa and Nyonya Laksa huh? You thought wrong.
Do you have any more types of laksa that we should know about?
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2-Month Old Baby’s Mouth Taped Shut & Hidden In Box By POS Robbers In Penang

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It was every parents’ worst nightmare come true when a home invasion in Penang led to the brief disappearance of a 2-month old baby.

After nearly an hour of frantically searching for the missing infant, the parents found it hidden in a box, its mouth stuffed with a handkerchief and taped shut.
The horrifying incident was revealed by Batu Lanchang assemblyman Ong Ah Teong on Facebook, involving a family reading at a flat in Batu Lancang, Penang.
Credit: Ong Ah Teong/Facebook
It was revealed that the two robbers disguised as delivery men for an online shopping platform made their way into the home with knives.
They then threatened the housewife and her two children, aged two years old and 2 months old respectively.
Though the terrified mother handed over her jewellery, the robbers were apparently dissatisfied and threatened to kill the baby if she made a police report.
But they did eventually leave. That’s when she came to the bone-chilling realisation that her baby was missing and quickly called her husband.
When her husband returned, they searched for the baby in the flat for 30 minutes but failed. While they were planning to lodge a police report, the victim’s husband heard the sound of a baby crying and after searching, it appeared that the baby was hidden in a box in the room. The baby’s mouth was stuffed with a handkerchief and taped shut.Ong Ah Teong, Batu Lanchang assemblyman.
They have since lodged a police report at the Jelutong police station and the assemblyman has advised people to be careful if approached by strangers at home.

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Sabahan Diver Arrested For Allegedly Kissing Chinese Tourist Underwater

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Recently, a female tourist from China lodged a police report saying that she was harassed by a freelance divemaster last Friday (5 May) in Semporna, Sabah.

While scuba diving at Mataking Island, the male scuba diver kissed the 25-year-old woman on the cheeks while underwater. It was revealed later that the woman did not even request the kiss, making it a case of potential molestation.
(Credit: Sound of Sabah / Facebook)
The clip that captured the scene went viral on social media, along with other proof allegedly blaming the divemaster.
Even after the dive, he still messaged her with inappropriate texts, making her uncomfortable. According to the texts, the man wanted to spend more time with her, offered to rent a car to pick her up, and wanted to hold as well as kiss her hand.
Chats from the victim’s phone. (Credit: Sound of Sabah / Facebook)
Not only that but according to the post that went viral on Facebook, the victim also wrote an explainer of her situation that happened in Semporna. She said that the man asked for her address, wanted to spend the night with her and asked her to lie to his diving company, saying she asked for the kiss.
The translated version of the note the victim made to explain her accusation. (Credit: Sound of Sabah / Facebook)
Because she was on a group tour and their flight back to China was the day after, the victim hurriedly made a report at the Semporna District Police Headquarters on May 6 before jumping on a plane in Tawau and flying off to her country.
(Credit: Sound of Sabah / Facebook)
However, in another chat screenshot from the diver’s phone, the victim denied making the report and is believed to say that she liked how it felt. Whether that’s her way of defending herself or not, police are still investigating the matter at hand.
Chats from the victim’s phone (left). Original note made by the victim, in Chinese (middle). Chat from the suspect’s phone (right).(Credit: Sound of Sabah / Facebook)
The suspect is caught & brought in for questioning
According to NST, Acting District Police Chief Assistant Superintendent Arif Abdul Razak said the suspect is a 27-year-old local who works as a freelance divemaster at a dive centre there. He was arrested on May 7 at about 12.50 am in Semporna.
The case was being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code for assault or use of criminal force on a person with the intent to outrage modesty.
Arif also added that police obtained a remand order to detain the man until May 11 to facilitate investigations.
Sabah Minister warns all dive operators to respect tourists
Following the incident, Sabah State Minister, Datuk Christina Liew said in a statement that Sabah’s dive operators must avoid behaviours that offend tourists to protect the reputation of the state’s tourism industry.
Liew, who is the state tourism, culture and environment minister, further said that the ministry was shocked to learn about the sexual assault incident.
“Incidents like this greatly affect the tourism image in Semporna and Sabah, especially when the tourism industry is trying to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The ministry deeply regrets this incident and calls on all tourism operators in the state to play their role in providing quality and responsible services,” said Liew.
However, she said that the incident took place outside of the areas of Pulau Sipadan Island Park and Tun Sakaran Marine Park under the management of Sabah Parks. The area is apparently a privately owned island.
On a separate note, Sabah Dive Squad Club leader Sim Fui also responded to the incident and called for a code of ethics course for all divemasters, as reported by The Vibes.
“By reminding dive instructors and divemasters of the code of ethics, we can protect the reputation of our industry and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all,” he said.

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iPhone 13 Is Probably Coming Out Next Month, Here Is What We Know So Far

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Back in June during the Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), Apple announced new features for the iOS15 and said that it will be coming this fall (sometime between September and November).

That in itself is a hint to the next iPhones announcement and release window.
So, When Will It Be Announced?
Taking into consideration that other big phone makers had already played their hands by revealing their flagship devices for this year, it is a safe bet that the next iPhone would be revealed sometime next month (September).
Also, since Apple is a creature of habit, expect the announcement to be made on a Tuesday or a Wednesday.
Rumour has it that there will be four versions of the iPhone 13 and it too will launch alongside a smart wearable (Apple Watch Series 7) and a pair of true wireless earbuds (AirPods 3).
It would also most probably be a virtual event, just like the last couple of times.
Since the emergence of new Covid-19 variants, Apple relented and continued to let its employees work from home.
What Will It Have?
Technically we already know almost all the software features that the iPhone 13 is going to have. For that, check out our coverage of WWDC 2021.
READ MORE: TLDR: Apple’s Biggest Announcements At WWDC 2021
As for what hardware upgrades the iPhone 13 will have, it is purely speculation. Here are some very plausible guesses:
There will be four models: iPhone 13.iPhone 13 Mini.iPhone 13 Pro.iPhone 13 Pro Max.The display will have a higher refresh rate (this is on a lot of people’s wishlists).It will have better cameras along with better photo and video features (duh!).Larger batteries.
These guesses may seem obvious, but remember to look at what’s not on the list as well. There’s no foldable, no stylus, no multiple displays, and it seems like Apple could once again play it safe by not introducing anything too out of the box.
Still, we will only know once they make the official announcement.

[SOURCES: CNet 1, 2]

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[Watch] Londoners Queue For A Taste Of Malaysia’s Roti Canai At Roti King

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Food has always been part of Malaysian culture and Malaysians have always enjoyed the flavours and the varieties that are available within arm’s reach.

However, Malaysian food is not just celebrated locally, but in other countries too. An Instagram page known as @infatuation_london released a video of a restaurant which serves Malaysian and Singapore cuisine in London.
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The name of the restaurant is Roti King, and there are two outlets in the United Kingdom, one in Euston and the other at the Battersea Power Station. The video shows the Euston outlet. It is a restaurant that does not accept reservations which means during peak hours, the queue to enter the restaurant can be quite long, as evident in the video. Even the person in the video had to wait 40 to 50 minutes before getting to a table.
The food that is served there ranges from Roti Canai with Dhal, Chicken Curry, Fish Curry, Beef Rendang, and Mutton Curry, to Nasi Lemak, Kari Laksa, Char Kuey Teow, and Murtabak.
The video also shows the chef making roti canai. To us, it’s something we see all the time, but for the person in the video, it was a therapeutic experience.
Well, why would it not be? Making roti canai is an art, and when it is done right, the dish becomes a masterpiece.
From the video, it can be seen the roti was made crispy and flaky, and the curries which were served together with the roti looked appetizing and delicious.
The reviewer also tried the Kari Laksa, and in her own words, “The curry broth, together with coconut milk and the chicken, really hit the spot.”
They also tried the infamous Kangkung Belacan. What seems like an ordinary dish to us here is very much enjoyed by the people in London.
So who is the Roti King?
The “Roti King” is Ipoh-born and raised Sugendran Gopal.
Euston was his first Roti King outlet which opened its doors in 2014. The second outlet in Battersea came about just last year.
According to the Roti King’s website, Sugen was no stranger to the restaurant business as his family has a restaurant in Ipoh. His parents ran Gopal’s Corner in Buntong.
In London, Sugendran first started selling roti canai at Oriental City in Colindale but decided to open his own restaurant when the oriental city site was shut down by developers.

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What’s Next For The Fast Food Of Our Childhood?

When A&W announced that they are finally shutting down their iconic PJ drive-in outlet this year, it seemed to many of us like the end of an era.
While they may not be the fast food company with the most outlets in Malaysia, A&W was definitely the first fast food company to open an outlet in the country back in 1963. As such, it’s no surprise that news about the PJS 52 outlet’s closure became a trending topic last week.

(Credit: Azneal Ishak/Malay Mail)

The fast food of our childhood
With it being the first American fast food to open in Malaysia, there’s naturally a lot of nostalgia associated with the A&W brand. Our parents probably remember it as the first fast food joint they’ve visited; and some of us may have had birthday parties at the restaurant as kids.
(Credit: A&W Malaysia/YouTube)

A short history about American fast food in Malaysia

According to The Star Online, eating at fast food restaurants was a trend in Malaysia that began with the opening of the first A&W outlet in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. It was the first time that Malaysians could enjoy American style burgers and fries in the country, and A&W was pretty much a household name at that time.
As the local economy strengthened, more American fast food brands considered expanding into Malaysia. This was also driven by the growing demand for American fast food, especially from Malaysians who just returned from their studies abroad where they were exposed to different fast food brands. In fact, having fast food was even perceived as a ‘classy‘ thing to do back then.

That’s how many childhood memories came to be associated with A&W’s signature dishes

They were the ones who started selling the real OG curly fries when we were still kids. They are also the only fast food restaurant that sells onion rings – pretty much the only way I would eat onions when I was younger.

(Credit: A&W Malaysia/Facebook)

A&W’s waffles with ice cream and strawberry topping, for me, is always linked to special occasions. It’s a treat my aunt would buy for me back then when she used to bring me out during the weekends. As for their famous RB with float, it’s a ‘post-exam celebratory drink’ my friends and I would have after exam days in secondary school.

And hopefully, A&W continues to be a treat for our children too

(Credit: Louis Dorall/TRP)

We can all agree that A&W will always have a special place in our hearts, no matter at which stage of life we’re currently at. While the long-serving PJ drive-in restaurant is closing down, the fast food company has decided to expand its business from the current 49 outlets to having a total of 124 by 2024.
Along with the expansion plan, there will be changes to the menu as well. Our favourites like RB with float, waffles, onion rings, and all won’t be going away – but they’ll be introducing new ones like Waffle-To-Go, sorbet RB with ice cream, and more.
Just like how A&W was a treat for us back then, hopefully with this expansion, it’ll continue to be a treat for our kids as well.

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Petrol Station, ATM & More: MKN Clarifies When You Need To Scan MySejahtera

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In his daily press briefing today, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri has clarified the need use the MySejahtera app or at the petrol station.

We’ve divided the announcement to when you need to use the app and when you don’t.
Need to use
In-store transactions or ATM machine withdrawalsUsing the toilet or surauSending the car for maintenance, repairs at petrol stations which have workshopsManual car wash
Don’t need to use
Paying at the pump using a card/app and not going into the store.Paying through the pigeon hole where there’s no contact between the cashier and customer (except when there’s a queue)Auto carwash where the payment is done outside of the store and the driver doesn’t need to go in to payFilling up tyres with air
There was confusion among the public earlier as the police said that it’s mandatory to register with the MySejahtera app when filling up using self-service kiosks at petrol stations, according to reports by Malay Mail.
The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) is expected to end by 6 December and affects most of the states in the Peninsular except for Pahang and Perlis.
READ MORE: Official CMCO SOP For States In Peninsular Malaysia As Of 8 November (In English)

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Scammers use Balai Polis KK’s phone number to threaten jail time, demand sensitive private information

Scams are really getting out of hand. With technology. it’s so easy to impersonate others over the phone.
Malaysian Facebook user Aminah (who preferred not to use her real name when contacted) encountered this recently.
Her mother had received a phone call claiming to be from Pos Laju. The person on the call accused Aminah’s mother of drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Aminah’s mother was told that a warrant for her arrest had been issued in Sabah (even though Aminah’s mother resides in Kuala Lumpur) and was instructed not to tell anyone.
The call was then transferred to a number for Balai Polis Kota Kinabalu. Later on, Aminah and her mother learned that phone calls can be masked with a fake number, which is why the scammers were so adamant that the call stayed connected. If she had hung up and called back to the same phone number, she would have reached the real Balai Polis Kota Kinabalu.
The scammers used multiple phone numbers to harass Aminah’s mother.Picture credit: Aminah
Aminah’s mother was asked for her personal details, such as home address, banks which she has an account with, and other private information.
As the scammers kept threatening her, Aminah’s mother fearfully complied, even when they demanded her to check into a hotel so the conversation would not be overheard.
Luckily, Aminah happened to overhear the conversation and intercepted her mother who had been driven to tears. Aminah immediately hung up, but the scammers kept calling back. They even called Aminah’s home phone multiple times!

The scammers operated under the pretense of “helping” Aminah’s mother.Picture credit: Aminah

Aminah and her family has since lodged a police report, but they are still shaken up and worried about the mass amount of information that the scammers have.
These types of scammers are very good at using fear tactics and intense pressure on their victims.

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If you receive a suspicious phone call, even if the number is from a “reputed source” like a police station or bank, HANG UP! You can always call the correct phone number again to confirm if the call was legitimate.
NEVER give out any personal information over the phone especially if the caller makes you feel uncomfortable!
Scams can happen to anyone, and never think you are too smart to fall for it. Stay safe and always practice good safety habits!

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Dead UPNM cadetâ€™s brother shares court proceedings on IG stories

National Defence University of Malaysia (UPNM) cadet, Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain died at the Serdang Hospital on June 1, 2017. It is believed that he was abused by several other UPNM cadets after being accused of stealing a laptop.

Picture credit: Malay Mail

The High Court has set July 31 to decide on the fate of 19 UPNM cadets who have been charged with injuring and murdering him.
Yesterday (July 8), the court heard the final submissions from both sides of the case and Twitterjaya has since been trending #Justice4Zulfarhan in support of the cadet, with many hoping that justice will be served.

Keputusan untuk kes dorg 31/7
â€” Izzat Fauzan (@izzaatfauuzan) July 8, 2019

“Their case will be finalised on July 31”
Throughout the proceedings, Zulfarhanâ€™s younger brother, Zulhilmi, has been updating details of the case on his Instagram stories, including some inside information not available in media reports.
In cases such as these, the onus is on the prosecution to prove guilt of the defence beyond a reasonable doubt.
Hereâ€™s a summary of the court proceedings from Zulhilmiâ€™s Instagram.

“Date 29/1/2018. The first day of the hearing is taking place at level 4 of the High Court on Jalan Duta”
The first hearing was held on January 28, 2018. There are six main suspects charged with the murder and injuring Zulfarhan, and all six were present on every single day of the trial.
Around 20 witnesses were called to give their testimony throughout the proceedings, including police officers, medical assistants, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, forensic experts, staff and students from UPNM and Zulfarhanâ€™s own father who had to identify his body after he passed away.

“The accused with their respective lawyers. Yesterday, I couldn’t stop watching them. I felt like punching them. But then realised even if I punched them, that wouldn’t change anything…right?”

A doctor from a private clinic testified that the accused had brought Zulfarhan to him for treatment. He said that he was told by the accused that Zulfarhan was injured by an explosion that happened during their cadet training.
Meanwhile, one of the forensic experts who testified told the court that it was impossible for Zulfarhan to have self-inflicted his injuries as there were scalding marks all over his body, including on his back – an area where he could not have reached.

Despite the doctor’s orders for Zulfarhan to go to the hospital for treatment, he never went and the accused never took him. Instead, they took medication from the doctor at the clinic and treated his wounds themselves.
On the evening of 31 May, Zulfarhan broke his fast with several of the accused at a rented apartment where they had brought him to hide him while he recovered from his injuries.

After he ate, he asked the accused for his medication and retired to rest. It was shortly after this that the accused noticed Zulfarhan had become unconscious.
The accused attempted to revive him via performing CPR. When that didn’t work, they called the ambulance.

The forensic expert who performed Zulfarhan’s post mortem testified that it is possible that he could have died due to several factors. Besides his injuries, the expert admits that it is also possible that Zulfarhan may have been allergic to the antibiotics given to him to treat his burns.
Therefore, the expert believes Zulfarhan’s cause of death to be a combination of hypervolemia, heart failure, and kidney failure.

An officer at UPNM was tipped off about the torture that was inflicted upon Zulfarhan. Captain Haryani testified in court that she received an anonymous poison-pen letter encouraging her to raid one of the rooms at the university.
Captain Haryani admitted that she contacted the students staying in the room and asked them to come and see her. She also informed the warden of the tip off and requested that he check the room. However, by the time the warden checked the room, Zulfarhan had been moved to the rented apartment by the accused to avoid detection.

Zulfarhan’s roommate and close friend, Aiman Auf, was aware of the torture inflicted upon Zulfarhan. However, he was afraid to come forward and report the bullying in case he too befell the same fate as Zulfarhan.
Aiman admitted that he did not know Zulfarhan’s injuries were fatal. However, he had written two anonymous poison-pen letters to UPNM to tip them off about what had happened as he was worried about his friend.

Based on the testimony by witnesses, Zulfarhan was punched and kicked by the six accused. He was also hit using  hangers and a broom. However, the worst of his injuries was from a steam iron. When Zulfarhan died, he had 90 burn marks all over his body.

The steam iron that was brought in as evidence is wrapped in paper at the end to protect evidence of skin and blood belonging to Zulfarhan that has stuck to the iron when it was placed on his skin.
The six accused are facing murder charges under Section 302 of the Penal Code, an offence which carries a mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
High Court Judge Datuk Azman Abdullah fixed July 31 for a decision on whether the accused need to enter their defence.

Meanwhile, the six above, together with 13 other UPNM students have all  pleaded not guilty to voluntarily causing grievous hurt to Zulfarhan with the intention of extracting a confession from the victim for allegedly stealing a laptop.
You can read the rest of Zulhilmi’s posts via his Instagram. Our hearts go out to the friends and family of Zulfarhan throughout this difficult time.


PM Attends Crowded Event In Johor And Netizens Are Fuming

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Several Ministers, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob were criticised for attending an event in Johor after videos of the ceremony went viral online.

According to a tweet by Malaysia Gazette, the Prime Minister was in Iskandar Puteri at the Malaysian Entrepreneur and Family Cooperative Program.
Also present during the event were the Menteri Besar of Johor, Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad, Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC) Minister Tan Seri Noh Omar, and Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob tiba di Program Usahawan dan Koperasi Keluarga Malaysia di Iskandar Puteri petang ini. Turut hadir,Menteri Besar Johor,Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad, Tan Seri Noh Omar Dan Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim.#malaysiagazette pic.twitter.com/Gxb55d2fOh— Malaysia Gazette (@MalaysiaGazette) February 18, 2022
Based on a Facebook post by MEDAC, the event happened on 18 February at the MBIP Multipurpose Hall.
The event happened a few days after several politicians attended a different ceremony and were slapped with fines from the Health Ministry for SOP breaches.
READ MORE: Politicians, Key Figures Slapped With Compounds For Breaching SOP In Johor

Netizens not happy with big crowds
Malaysians who saw the video were not particularly happy seeing the Prime Minister mingling in a crowd of people, especially during a time when Covid-19 cases have exceeded 20,000.
KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital Consultant Pediatrician Datuk Dr. Musa Mohd Nordin criticised the event, citing Sabah as an example.
PRN Sabah was a super spreaderCOVID went crazy in 2020 October🇲🇾 had highest cases & death numbersIt was like cold blooded murderNi Johor pulak nak electionDah 29K & climbing kes OmicronRipping 🇲🇾 like a demonHaven’t we learnt our lesson?pic.twitter.com/1v5BAiZUTl— Dr Musa Mohd Nordin (@drmusanordin) February 20, 2022
Honorary Research Associate with the University of Nottingham Asia Research Institute Malaysia (UoNARI-M) Dr Bridget Welsh also criticised the government for not setting a good example, saying that events like these enable the spread of Omicron.
As Malaysia's Covid case numbers sharply rise to record levels, its PM and leaders in Johor set a poor example with their lack of social distancing. This pattern of 'crowd' electioneering can spread/extend Omicron, endangering vulnerable and slow economic recovery. https://t.co/AcpJUQyqWy— Bridget Welsh (@dririshsea) February 19, 2022
Meanwhile, one netizen mentioned that such an event was possible when cases are in the tens of thousands because Ministers were in attendance.
Cases are at 15-20k daily and they’ve the audacity to do this like it’s so obvious there was no SOP at all. See how the table changed if this is just a normal people’s gathering without any minister. Within minutes they’ll be summoned by the police 😀 https://t.co/jOO6HP3iUo— jeonghan|wafy (@svtjeonghanbaby) February 19, 2022

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“We Didn’t Ban ‘Lightyear’, It Was The Distributor” Says Censorship Board On The Movie Not Showing In Cinemas

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The Film Censorship Board (LPF) said that the decision to cancel the screening of the animated movie ‘Lightyear’ was made by its distributor despite receiving the green light to screen the film from the board.

According to Bernama, the film distributor, The Walt Disney Company (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd, refused to make changes to the film as per instructed by LPF.
“After watching the Lightyear movie, LPF has approved it with certain changes and given it a PG13 rating.
“LPF ordered that the scenes and dialogues found to contain elements promoting LGBT lifestyle which violated key aspects of the Guidelines on Film Censorship 2010 be cut and muted,” LPF was quoted by Bernama.
The report further added that based on Film Censorship Act 2002 (Act 620) and Guidelines on Film Censorship, Home Ministry 2010, certain aspects such as safety and public order, religion, sociocultural, and decency will be taken into consideration when approving movies and publicity materials.
LPF also reiterated that it would not compromise on film content that promotes or attempts to normalise LGBT elements which is against the national policy of not recognising the LGBT lifestyle.
A host of other countries – United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Jordan, Indonesia, Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestinian territories, Syria and Iraq – have banned the Pixar movie “Lightyear” as it depicts a same-sex relationship, including a kiss between two married female characters.
Lightyear was supposed to be released in Malaysian theatres yesterday.
The animated movie is a spin-off of the hugely successful Toy Story series which tells the origin story of Buzz Lightyear, a toy space ranger, one of the lead characters in the popular franchise.
Over the years, there is a number of films that were banned from screening in Malaysia for various reasons, including, The Wolf of Wall Street, Noah, Fifty Shades of Grey, The Disaster Artist, Hustlers and The Battle at Lake Changjin.

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Cinemagoer Disappointed As Other Viewers Took His Seat In GSC

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Some people would only go to the cinema if they can choose where they sit.

Allocated seating is useful in making sure you get the seat you want, but what do you do if someone is sitting in your seat?
Recently, a post by a user known as Syukrie Sufian, who expressed his disappointment towards a handful of spectators at the cinema, was posted on Facebook.
In the posting, Syukrie said he bought a Mat Kilau ticket which airs at 7.40 pm.
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Version Of Ip Man, ‘Mat Kilau’ Criticized For Not Being Malay Enough
He and his partner fulfilled their duty for Maghrib prayers first, and they entered the cinema theatre late.
When they arrived at the cinema, they were shocked when a family took their reserved seats.
A GSC Cinema staff is seen cleaning ticket counters at the Mid Valley Megamall outlet in Kuala Lumpur. (Pix: Malay Mail)
Reluctant to cause a commotion, the couple had to give in and sit in a seat that did not belong to them.
In the meantime, the man also reminded the public to sit according to the tickets they bought.
Just Speak Up
Meanwhile, netizens said the man should have just informed the cinema staff instead of writing such a long post on social media.
They pointed out that cinemagoers cannot squat in other people’s seats no matter if they arrive early or late.
They added that the trend would only worsen if no one speaks up.

In any case, the experience encountered by Syukrie is all too common.
Someone sitting in another’s seat would certainly spoil the enjoyment of the film itself.
Sakit hati betul bila dah book seat TGV Mines nak tengok Mat Kilau dengan member, tapi dah masuk hall, ada orang dah duduk seat tu. Alasan dia orang lain pulak ambik tempat dia, terpaksa duduk separate sebab movie dah start masa tu. Tak tahulah tak reti baca nombor seat ke apa.— CHAH🌸 🇵🇸 (@chahsmileee) July 3, 2022
Can the people of GSC have the decency to follow cinema etiquette and rules of reserved seating?So primitiveIt’s making my job stressful— Elvz (BadToro) (@my0rdinarylife) October 29, 2016
Yes, some people treat the cinema as their own home.
How we behave there is different from how we behave when we’re watching a film at home – it’s cinema etiquette.

Does It Matter Where You Sit In A Cinema?
Some people must have at least one free chair space next to them; in front of them and behind them.
The centre positioning is usually the most desirable as it is best for sound and viewing comfort.
You have the best placement for surround sound, and your ears catch the full effect of all the speakers in the house working together.
Favorite GSC cinema seating aku adalah premier class & gold class. Aurum Getha bed tu tak best pun. Mahal jer lebih tapi nothing special pun. Gold class ni tak tahu lagi lah ada ke tidak. Dulu selalu tengok di Pavillion.— Mo Ezz (@ezzthedon) June 6, 2022
When you’re up close to the screen, say in the front or second row from it, you’re missing massive amounts of the picture itself.
Some prefer to get the aisle seat in case they need to dash for a wee.
READ MORE: “It’s Haram In Kelantan But Not In KL?” Activist Chided PAS Youth Chief For Cinema Double Standards

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Meet The Malaysian Cardiologist Who Just Made History At Oxford University

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Meet Dr Masliza Mahmod, the scientist who made the nation proud by being the first Malaysian woman to be promoted as an Associate Professor at the prestigious Oxford University, UK.
The university announcement made on 10th July revealed that the cardiologist expert was promoted as Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine.
The good news even got a shoutout from Health Deputy-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, who congratulated her on social media!

But looking at her impressive list of accomplishments, this achievement hardly comes as a surprise.
After obtaining a DPhil (PhD) in Cardiovascular Medicine from Oxford, the 47-year-old scientist went on to become the Head of Clinical Trials Group at the University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR), Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Dr Masliza Mahmod at Oxford University.(Credit: Dr Masliza Mahmod via New Straits Times)
In 2018, she made headlines for heading a pilot study on a drug to reduce excessive heart fat, known as cardiac steatosis, with support by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
According to the Oxford’s Radcliffe Department of Medicine website, Dr Masliza’s research focuses on the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) and spectroscopy techniques for early detection of cardiac abnormalities and to find new treatment for patients with cardiomyopathy, heart failure, aortic valve disease and diabetes mellitus.
It doesn’t stop there, though!
She is also currently a member of the Steering Committee of the British Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (BSCMR) Heart Failure Research Task Force and London’s Royal College of Physicians (MRCP).
Dr Maszliza’s history-making feat comes right after the appointment of Malaysia’s Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman as president of the International AIDS Society (IAS), the first Asian to ever head the global organisation.

Malaysian Medical Superwoman Is The First Asian To Become International AIDS Society President

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TLDR: Sugu Of Sugu Pavithra YouTube Fame Pleads Not Guilty To Carrying Dangerous Weapon In Public

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M. Sugu, the husband of YouTube cooking sensation S. Pavithra has pleaded not guilty of possessing a dangerous 26-inch sickle in public.

What you need to know: M. Sugu was charged with possession of a dangerous weapon in public at the Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun parking lot on July 21 at around 6pm. He was charged under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive, Explosive, and Dangerous Weapons Act 1958. If convicted, he could face not less than five years and not more than 10 years of imprisonment, and whipping. His bail has been fixed at RM10,000 with one surety.
Who said what: Deputy public prosecutor Mohd Waffy Ismail notes that the case is serious as the weapon was brought out in public, and especially at a hospital. However, defendant lawyer Mahinderjit Singh noted that the weapon was found in the accused’s car and not on his person. Furthermore, his wife S. Pavithra had already withdrawn the report lodged.
How it got here: M. Sugu allegedly attacked his wife S. Pavithra at a hospital parking lot. Apparently, the couple had been quarreling since Monday and Sugu hit Pavithra while under the influence of alcohol. Later on, a nurse then called the hospital guard reporting of a drunk man brandishing a grass sickle about to enter the hospital. Sugu was then arrested by the police over domestic abuse allegations.
Read more:Husband of Malaysian YouTube sensation Pavithra pleads not guilty to possession of dangerous weapon [Malay Mail]Malaysian YouTube Cooking Sensation Allegedly Attacked By Drunk Husband [TRP]Sugu Pavithra Officially Receives Silver Play Button From YouTube [TRP]

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5 Incredible Reasons Why Kampung Baru Is So Iconic

Many KL-ites know of Kampung Baru, the Malay kampung smack dab in the heart of the city that has steadfastly remained relatively unchanged for decades.
This is mostly due its status as a Malay Agricultural Settlement, under Section 6 of the Selangor State Government Land Enactment 1987.
However, it looks like the long arm of development has finally come knocking on the door as plans are in motion to redevelop the land with high-rise condos, corporate towers and retail complexes.
Artist’s impression of the proposed Kampong Bharu City Center (KBCC).(Credit: Norsidah Ujang via ResearchGate)
With so much attention placed onto this prime piece of land for its monetary value, we figured it would be interesting to explore the kampungâ€™s historical and cultural value as well.
What we found was 5 incredible reasons that make Kampung Bharu so iconic!
1. Itâ€™s the oldest residential area in Kuala Lumpur
Founded in 1900, the Sultan of Selangor granted the land to the Malays residing at the then heart of KL at Masjid Jamek.
The purpose of the Kampung Baru settlement formation was to encourage agriculture among the Malays, especially in planting paddy.
However, the land was declared unsuitable as a plantation by the headman and the area was converted to a residential land instead.
Kampung Baru in 1900.(Credit: abuyaa.blogspot.com)
With 119 years of history behind it, the settlement survived through British colonial rule, Japanese occupation and the fight for independence.
Additionally, it is also the biggest Malay enclave in Kuala Lumpur.
2. Itâ€™s the heart of Malaysiaâ€™s political movements
Over 100 years of existence will naturally come with some colourful history. And oh boy, Kampung Bharu has a seriously colourful past.
It is said that the seeds of independence were first sown in Kampung Bharu.
Malayan Union met with strong protests in the late 1940s.(Credit: blacklacivilizar.blogspot.com)
In fact, UMNOâ€™s founding roots were in this very land, sparked by the first Malay Congress Assembly which was held at Sultan Suleiman Club to protest the Malayan Union.
Sultan Suleiman Club today.(Credit: Kampong Bharu Development Corporation)
Unfortunately, it was also the starting point of the tragic May 13 riots in 1969.
The galvanic kampung was also the focal point of the 1998 Reformasi protest launched by former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against then prime mister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Anwar Ibrahim at the 1998 Reformasi protest.(Credit: echelon-vedasara.blogspot.com)
3. The incredible Malay architecture
Set against the backdrop of some of Malaysiaâ€™s most iconic skyscrapers, the juxtaposition of the traditional Malay houses makes Kampung Bharu one of the most incredible sights in Malaysia.
A perfect view of the Petronas Twin Towers from Kampung Baru.(Credit: Andrew Crump/Flickr)
While there are many fine examples of Malay kampung houses peppered throughout the enclave, one of the most popular homes is Master Matâ€™s house.
The home of a respected former headmaster of an English school in Setapak, Ahmad Mohamed or Master Mat, it was built in 1921 in Malay-palladian style.
 Master Matâ€™s house.(Credit: The Star)
The bright blue house is so well preserved that it is now a tourist attraction where curious onlookers gaze at its concrete balustrade staircase and stone columns that support the wooden house above.
Besides Master Matâ€™s house, there are scores of traditional wooden Malay houses that belies its spirit. All you need to do is just take a walk!
Rumah Limas, a traditional Malay kampung house in Kampung Bharu that’s also a popular tourist attraction.(Credit: The Star)
4. Kampung Baru is not one, but SEVEN villages
Thatâ€™s right! Kampung Bharu is not one village but collectively seven villages that comprise of settlers from various decedents, which are:
Kampung Atas A â€“ Mandailing descendentsKampung Atas B â€“ Minangkabau descendentsKampung Paya â€“ Javanese/Rawa/Minang descendentsKampung Masjid â€“ Rawa/Malaccan descendentsKampung Pindah â€“ Malaccan descendantsKampung Hujung Pasir â€“ Malaccan descendantsKampung Periok â€“ Malaccan descendants
Kampung Baru Malay Agriculture Settlement (MAS) villages and non-MAS sub-areas.(Credit: Halimaton Saadiah Hashim, Sarah Aziz and Nik Mohd Ruiz Razy. 2017. Urban revitalisation for a city’s soul: The case of Kampong Bharu. Kajian Malaysia 35(Supp.1): 119â€“140)
Each village has its own unique identity and in the past, and in the past, villagers rarely mixed together to preserve this.
Today however, the Kampung Bharu residents mingle freely, roaming around the village as they run various errands.
5. The AMAZING food
Kampung Bharu is strongly tied to Malay identity. But, it is Malaysian after all and thereâ€™s nothing we love more than FOOD!
Kampung Baru is the birthplace of arguably the BEST nasi lemak in KL, whether youâ€™re Team Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa or Team Nasi Lemak Wan Jor.
Malayisiaâ€™s iconic dish from Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa in Kampung Baru.(Credit: hungrygowhere)
Kampung Bharu is also where youâ€™ll get the best of Malay and Indonesian such as Pak Lang Ikan Bakar, Ayam Penyet from Wong Solo and tapai, a sweet fermented rice dessert wrapped in banana leaves.
Pak Lang ikan bakar.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Hungry residents often get their bellies filled at the Jalan Raja Muda Musa food stretch and during the fasting month, the Ramadan bazaar here is the place to go!
Mouthwatering food at the Kampung Baru Ramadan bazaar.(Credit: Batik & Bubbles)

If you were curious before, now you know why Kampung Baru is such an icon in both Malaysiaâ€™s past and present.
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Laksa-making robot unveiled in Singapore, can make a bowl in just 45 seconds

If thereâ€™s anything that can anger a Malaysian, itâ€™s messing
with our favourite dishes.

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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but a Singapore catering group has invented a LAKSA ROBOT.

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No uncle or auntie expertly assembling your laksa, tai chi-ing the ingredients into a bowl like a true master, but a phantom mechanical arm made of nuts and bolts.
Channel News Asia reports that the robot by Neo Group can crank out 80 â€œyummyâ€ bowls of piping hot laksa in an hour.

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The robot named Sophie is part of a laksa station that works pretty similarly to those omelette-making robots that caught attention last year.
So, how does Sophie â€œmakeâ€ laksa?
The steps seem simple enough, you choose your noodles and
toppings and put it into the strainer. Then you just press a button and Sophie
does the rest.
By the rest we mean blanching the noodles, throwing in a prawn
and pouring over the laksa gravy- all in 45 seconds.

Et, voila!

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The robot noodle station was developed with Orange Clove and built by a Singaporean engineering company. Itâ€™s also available to rent for events.

Original picture via Malay Mail

No verdict yet if the â€œrobot madeâ€ laksa is up to the standard of our favourite laksa uncle/auntie.
Would you be willing to try a laksa dish thatâ€™s a littleâ€¦ robotic?

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Disposable Three-Ply Face Mask Will Cost RM1 Apiece Starting August 15

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Starting Saturday, August 15, the ceiling price for disposable three-ply face masks will be RM1 apiece.

The new price was set by Malaysian Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) after determining that supply for it was enough to meet domestic demand.
KPDNHEP found that demand for face masks had gone up following the mandatory mask rule, starting August.
Read More: Places You Must Wear Masks At: The Full List
KPDNHEP Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said that with increasing public demand, local manufacturers had ramped up production, by and by allowing for prices to drop.
It’s also found that retailers were able to sell masks at a cheaper price when the price was previously capped at RM1.50 apiece.
KPDNHEP said that it was ready to lower prices even more, in the future.
The government hopes that lower prices would help reduce the rakyat’s burdens during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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