Dad Buys Socks That Look Like Cat Paws On Shopee, Horrifies Cat And His Daughter

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We’re sure all millennials can relate to the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic has essentially made our parents addicted to online shopping.

If you live with a parent now, we bet that if you look up from this article and check what they’re doing, its probably scrolling through e-commerce websites and buying the weirdest of things.
For one Twitter user, it was her dad who unexpectedly bought a pair of socks. And while a pair of socks aren’t usually unusual. This pair, in particular, helps ensure that his feet match their cat’s feet.
someone delete my dad’s shopee app now 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/LlfwiwPlrG— br0keb1tch (@bythefuckingway) December 29, 2020
Pictures of her dad’s socks undoubtedly make us feel some type of way. We can’t decide if we absolutely love it, or are a bit weirded out by the visual.
Actually, the feeling is perfectly encapsulated by the expression of her father’s cat when it saw the socks.
(Credit: Twitter)
The tweet has understandably gone viral since. It’s so viral that the responses are in a variety of languages, including those from various countries across Southeast Asia.
Many wrote how they too would like a pair, while others teased their friends saying that they have found the perfect birthday gift.
@yoonziibot decided ur birthday gift— fiza (@gigglejoonie) December 30, 2020
this is horrible. I want ten.— 蝙蝠舌头🦇nietoperzowy jęzor (@BatTongue) December 30, 2020
The tweet even caught the attention of Shopee in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

BRB while we add this to our Shopee cart, too.

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Muar’s Sexy New “Election Candidate” Has Tongues Wagging

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Sound the alarms! Election candidates have been finalized for the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15), but a “new” candidate for Muar has taken social media by storm with a shocking “billboard” announcement.

An image of a large billboard has been making rounds, promoting a pretty woman named Nurul Bainun Murshidi, dressed in a sexy low-cut blue shirt and showing ample cleavage.
The billboard features a deep blue background and reads ‘Perikanan National’ together with the text Bukan janji tapi pasti!
A professional troll
Some Muarians may be disappointed to learn that no, she is not actually a real candidate.
Her post ‘celebrating’ her new billboards.(Credit: Facebook)
Nurul Bainun Mushidi is an online content creator also known as Enon. The images being spread online of her ‘banners’ on billboards were photoshopped by her, who has been running this series of images as a joke on her Facebook page.
In fact, many netizens have commented on her apparent lack of professionalism, to which she will clarify that it isn’t serious.

However, at the time of writing, she has deleted all the images of this running ‘joke’.
She isn’t a real candidate
Just to be very clear, Nurul Bainun is not a candidate in the upcoming election, nor does she have any ties to any political party.
There are only three candidates running for the Muar constituency. They are Mohd Helmy Latif for Barisan Nasional (BN), Ustaz Abdullah Husin for Perikatan Nasional (PN), and Syed Saddiq for Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (MUDA).

None of them are pretty young women with ample cleavage, especially as Perikatan Nasional’s candidate is a 61-year-old Malay man.
Still, you should vote for candidates that will do real work, not just pose with their figurative chests out.

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Handphone explodes on sleeping Sarawakian: What you can do to protect yourselves

A 20 year old man was found sprawled on his bed; badly injured from an exploding handphone yesterday afternoon, as he slept with his phone on his chest.
Fortunately for him, he survived the explosion as he was quickly rushed to Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) red zone with extensive burns on his chest and arms.

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The incident raises concerns about exploding phones.
So what causes handphones to explode and what should we do?
1. Damaged batteries
Why? This can happen when you frequently drop your phones. The thin insulators of the batteries can cause a short circuit
Also, don’t try to temper with your batteries either as they are delicate pieces of tech and you are not McGyver.
What to do? Use original phone batteries and try not to drop your phones.

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2. Overcharging
Why? Too much charging could force too much current into the battery.
Although our phones have a protection mechanism, sometimes things fail, especially when you don’t use the original charger that comes with your phone.
The overflowing current can cause your phone to overheat and subsequently explode.
What to do? Try to only charge  your phone only when its low on battery. Don’t charge over night. (Quickcharge and Dashcharge ftw)
And, as trivial as this sounds, don’t sleep with your phone on the bed especially when they are being charged.

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It may be common sense, but we urge you guys to remember this as a public service reminder.
Regardless, the issue makes us miss old phones which never truly gave us any problems.

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Woman Who Tried To Stop Car At Port Dickson Intersection Tells Cops Why She Did It

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Not too long ago, a woman was spotted trying to stop a Proton Wira at the Port Dickson traffic lights by lying on the bonnet.

In the video, the driver of the car continued to slowly turn to the right with the woman still hanging onto the vehicle.
READ MORE: [Watch] Woman Trying To Block Moving Car At Port Dickson Traffic Light Earns Cops’ Attention
tak tahu apa yang berlaku, hope dipermudahkan segala urusan akak tu pic.twitter.com/RH1lQNWu10— ًِ (@bckupacc99) April 23, 2023
The driver and the woman are an Indonesian couple and they have turned up at the Port Dickson police station to explain the situation which had gone viral online.
The 58-year-old driver of the Proton Wira had recently undergone treatment for several illnesses at the Port Dickson Hospital after the fasting month.
Due to this, his 32-year-old wife had instructed him not to leave the house as she was worried about his condition.
However, the man was adamant and decided to drive to their children’s house in Teluk Kemang.
The wife followed him on a neighbour’s motorcycle until she saw him at the Batu 1 traffic light junction heading toward Jalan Pantai Port Dickson.
Without wasting any time, she jumped in front of her husband’s car in a bid to stop him from leaving.
The couple has expressed regret for their behaviour and apologised for putting themselves and the other road users at risk.

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On stranded ferry, non-Muslims helped Muslims to break fast

Earlier this week, Muhammad Nasir Abdul Kadir (Nasx Seth on Facebook) along with other Muslim passengers on board a ferry in Langkawi were stranded just before it was time to break their fast.
As the time came for berbuka, many on board were not prepared.

But then a kind-hearted Chinese Aunty generously offered her own chocolates to all those on board.

(Pic via Facebook)

Following her act, another Chinese man on board also passed around his bucket of KFC chicken to the Muslims.
Nasir narrates that he was moved to tears by their compassion towards those who were fasting.

Netizens who came across this story too have been touched by what happened.

Nasir has even sparked other Netizens to share their own personal experiences in such situations too.

â€œSapa cakap org cina rasis aku nak bg starlight kat dahi dia.. Rasis tu sikap individu tu sendiri.. Orang cina bangsa malaysia ni baik2.. No rasis..â€ (Whoever says Chinese people are racist, I’m going to flick them on the forehead.. Being racist is an individual’s character.. Malaysian Chinese people are nice.. No racists.)
 -Muhammad Nasir Abdul Kadir (Nasx Seth)
Truly, these people strengthen our faith in humanity and Malaysia.
Source via:1. mStar, May 9, 2019 (â€œDia agih sampai habis semuaâ€ – Feri rosak, coklat mahal penumpang Cina jadi ‘korban’ iftar, lelaki ini buktikan rasis sikap individu!)2. Facebook Nasx Seth, May 7, 2019


Patients Who Recover From Covid-19 Still Have Possibility To Be Reinfected, Says MoH

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The Ministry of Health (MoH) acknowledges that those recovered from Covid-19 are not immune from being reinfected according to its Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Dr Noor Hisham said although there was a reaction from the immunoglobulin M (IgM) and immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies, it did not protect the patient from being re-infected by the virus.
He said so far, Malaysian hasn’t recorded any second infection case but those who’ve recovered must take precautionary measures to prevent it from happening.
It was a response to the media about a statement made by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that there is no evidence which suggests that those who are infected once won’t be reinfected again.
The organisation made the statement after governments suggested that the detection of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, could serve as the basis for an ‘immunity passport’ or ‘risk-free certificate’ to individuals to travel or to return to work.
This was assuming that they are protected against re-infection.
It was made days after Chile announced that theyâ€™ll start issuing immunity cards which also act as passports, to allow travelers to clear security at airports with a document that supposedly shows they have recovered from the virus.
Chile is not the only country which thought of the idea as France and the United Kingdom also expressed the possibility of implementing it.

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Health DG: “I Fear The Worst Is Yet To Come”, As Covid-19 Deaths Continue To Increase

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Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has warned Malaysians that the “worst is yet to come” after Malaysia recorded a total 513 deaths to Covid-19 on 9 January.

In a Facebook post composed around 1.30am, the Health DG pleaded for Malaysians to comply with SOPs in place to curb the spread of Covid-19.
He outlined that the country’s Covid-19 deaths have continually increased ever since the year began. A total of 71 Covid-19 deaths were recorded as of 9 January 2021 – a stark contrast to the first 9 months of 2020 where Malaysia had under 100 deaths.
“I fear the worst is yet to come,” Dr Noor Hisham commented.
Credit: @DGHisham/Facebook
Frontliners are struggling
He also highlighted the struggles and difficulties faced by the Health Ministry (MOH) frontliners in handling the burial process of patients who succumbed to the virus.
It is not easy for MOH staff to manage the remains of Covid-19 patients. They have to wear PPE under the scorching heat drenched in sweat until the completion of the Covid-19 patient’s burial.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General via Facebook.
Dr Noor Hisham hoped for people to understand the challenges and trials faced by each and every frontliner and pleaded for Malaysians to do their part.
Let us help the country by taking care of ourselves (kita jaga kita), and taking care of our families. May we all be protected from the tragedy of Covid-19.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General via Facebook.

Malaysia could face 8,000 daily Covid-19 cases by March as MOH nears “breaking point”
Earlier this week, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah had warned that we might be looking at around 8,000 Covid-19 cases daily around March if the basic reproduction number (R-naught or R0) increases to 1.2.
He also admitted that the healthcare system was struggling to cope with the number of patients and at a “breaking point” as cases continue to rise.
At the time of writing, Malaysia has a total of 26,185 active Covid-19 cases where 177 patients are in Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
READ MORE: Health Experts Plead For Agong To Stop GE15 With MOH At Breaking Point

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Anti-Party Hopping Law In Effect Starting Today After Agong Gives The Nod

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The highly anticipated anti-hopping law has come into effect today, after receiving Royal Assent from Yang di-Pertuan Agong yesterday.

“The law will be enforced against any MP who switches parties from this date onwards,” de-facto law minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was quoted as saying by The Star.
Wan Junaidi added that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob would also ask the state governments in Malaysia to adopt the law as part of their own state constitutions.
“This will allow anti-hopping laws to be used against state assemblymen who switch parties,” he added.
He said that while Sabah, Sarawak, Kelantan and Penang already have their own anti-hopping laws, the Federal Government wanted the nation to have uniform laws on the matter.
Following the enforcement of the anti-hopping law, Wan Junaidi said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob would now write to the state governments to adopt the law as part of their own state constitutions.
The anti-hoping law which was previously passed by Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara on 28 July and 8 August respectively, was given royal assent from the King on 31 August and subsequently gazetted on 6 September, but the date of its enforcement was not given until yesterday.
Party-hopping was the reason that contributed to the fall of the Pakatan Harapan Federal Government in 2020, after a host of PKR reps left the party to join Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) under the leadership of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Illi Najwa Apologises After Uproar On Her Religious Status Following Wedding To India Hockey Captain

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After a wild weekend full of accusations, questions and heated debate over her religious status, Malaysian Illi Najwa Anuar Hussin Saddique has apologised for the confusion caused by her wedding ceremony to India’s hockey captain Manpreet Singh Pawar.

The 27-year-old Malaysian woman had gotten married to Manpreet via Anand Karaj (Sikh marriage ceremony) at a gurdwara in the Indian state of Punjab on 16 December. Illi admits to the couple’s wrongdoing and ignorance.
She also apologised to her family who were dragged into the nationwide religious debate that included responses from government officials stating that they will question her religious status once she returns to Malaysia.

Illi Najwa & Manpreet Singh are officially Muslims
According to Harian Metro, Illi confirmed that her husband converted to Islam at the end of 2019. She explained that the couple had also gotten married in a private nikah ceremony (Islamic marriage) on 16 December.
Illi states that their nikah certificate will be obtained next Wednesday.
As for speculations on her name change to Navpreet Kaur – as reported by Indian news outlets- , the Johorean lass stresses that she has never changed her name or religion.
My name still remains Illi Najwa Anuar Hussin Saddique. My husband’s family has been calling me Navpreet since 2012 because it is difficult for them to say my name.Illi Najwa via Harian Metro.
She will stay in Jalandhar, Punjab with her husband and his family
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Manpreet Singh (@manpreetsingh07)
New Straits Times reports that Illi Najwa managed to secure special travel permission from Malaysian authorities and India’s Home Affairs Ministry to fly to India on 2nd December.
Her husband told Indian news site The Tribune that Illi will stay in India with his family.
She will stay with my family here. She is getting accustomed to the Punjabi culture and has already become fond of it. We have given a Punjabi name, Navpreet Kaur.Manpreet Singh to The Tribune.
The couple had met in 2012 at the Sultan of Johor Cup where Manpreet was competing and Illi was a spectator.
Credit: @illisaddique/Twitter
We had a brief interaction and I was carried away by her charm. I managed to get her phone number and stayed in touch.Manpreet Singh to The Tribune.
The couple then got engaged in 2014.

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Indian hockey skipper Manpreet weds Malaysian love Illi Najwa


Big Bet Director And Actors Lee Donghwi, Heo Sungtae Peel The Layers Behind The Show

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Disney Plus’s new K-drama ‘Big Bet’ tells the unforgettable tale of a man, Cha Moosik, who had to build himself up from nothing as an underdog to become a casino mogul in the Phillippines.

As the story progresses, he finds himself at rock bottom again when he’s accused of murdering someone and is under investigation by the local authorities.
Determined not to let life beat him down again, Cha will risk everything he has, including his own life, to get himself back in the game.
Choi Minsik plays the titular character Cha Moosik in Big Bet. Image: Disney
The film stars the legendary Choi Minsik as the titular character, Lee Donghwi (Extreme Job, New Year Blues, Method Acting, Reply 1988), Heo Sungtae (Squid Game, Adamas, Hunt) and Sohn Seokgu (My Liberation Notes, Romance Without Love, and D.P.)
TRP sat down with director Kang Yoonsung and actors Lee Donghwi and Heo Sungtae to talk about the making of Big Bet.
The first episode is scheduled to release on 21 December 2022 on Disney Plus Hotstar (the interview has been edited for length clarity).
When you first got to know about the show, did you already have the actors you wanted in mind?
Kang Yoonsung: In our series, we have a wide range of characters so after Choi Minsik was cast for the show, I thought about who would go along well with the characters. I think we have a good group of characters to tell the story.
Lee Donghwi in Big Bet. Image: Disney
Donghwi, you’ve been known to play funny and entertaining characters and this is sort of a serious character for you. How did you prepare yourself for this character?
Lee Donghwi: The character is not too serious so it’s not an entirely new type of character that I’m portraying in the show. In fact, I love it when one character can show various aspects of resolve in the show and this character has a very wide spectrum to be portrayed. You’ll see this side of the character as the enemy at first. This could be an enemy to someone or in a love-hate relationship with another character. Towards the latter part of the show, this character becomes multifaceted so I looked forward to playing the character.
Sungtae, you’ve played villainous roles before. How did you bring something different to each character you’ve played?
Heo Sungtae: I’ve played quite a bit of the villain roles in Korean titles but all those previous roles were the more unconditional types of villains. This character in Big Bet is more delicate and more emotionally complicated and complex.
Were there any challenges filming in the Philippines?
Heo Sungtae: I was in the Philippines for three nights and four days. When I checked my weight after coming back to Korea, I lost five kilogrammes due to the heat and because I had quite a bit of action scenes.
Heo Sungtae in Big Bet. Image: Disney
How did you build the dynamic or bond between the characters?
Lee Donghwi: All of the cast and crew would be in one location and stay there for an entire duration and just work on the project. It was the first time for me to work in that way but I think it was an approach that brought great synergy because of the fact that we were also immersed in the project and we didn’t have enough time for any other hobbies. There were no distractions. We would just shoot and have meetings about the project. It was a very new approach but I think it was a great way to do it.
The theme of the show is about starting from the bottom again, but what was the important element or theme that you wanted to portray in the show?
In the casino space, there’s a constant cycle of success and failure. I wanted to use that as an analogy to illustrate the life of a person.
READ MORE: Exciting Shows From APAC Creators Take Centerstage At Disney Content Showcase 2022
READ MORE: Director Peter Sohn Shares His Story In Pixar’s Elemental And The Challenges Of Making The Film

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MidValley Fire: What We Know So Far

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The massive blaze at a TNB main intake substation (PMU) at the Mid Valley Megamall Shopping Centre in Kuala Lumpur yesterday was a tensed situation for many.

The mall was shut following the fire but has been given the clearance to reopen today.
READ MORE: MidValley Fire: Nu Sentral Suffers Power Outage
Not only was MidValley affected but several other premises suffer power outages which resulted in closures, including Nu Sentral and Q Sentral.
READ MORE: External TNB Substation Catches Fire At MidValley Megamall KL, Mall Closed Until Further Notice
Here’s what we know so far:
Cause of the Fire.
As reported by The Star, it is believed that oil intended to cool the electrical transformer overheated and caught fire, which is what caused the incident at the main intake substation in Mid Valley City.
M Fatta M Amin, assistant director of operations for the Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department, stated that preliminary inspections indicated that 12,400 litres of cooling oil were utilised to cool the transformer.
Mid Valley is safe to reopen.
An official statement from the management of Mid Valley Megamall on Facebook stated that business has resumed as usual at all offices, hotels, and retail establishments located on the property today.
TNB and the Fire & Rescue Department conducted a thorough investigation, and as a result, they have gained approval from the appropriate authorities for the safe reopening of the premises.
Nu Sentral is reopening its premises.
The management of Nu Sentral also released a statement on their Facebook page stating that regular power has been restored to the mall once the power problem was fixed.
The NU Sentral Shopping Centre has also reopened to public.
Latest Media Release From TNB
From the latest press release from TNB, they managed to restore supply to a large part of users as early as four minutes of the disruption yesterday. The supply was fully restored at around 12.30pm.
Some premises had their electricity restored as early as 10.55am. The rest was done in stages and most of the affected areas had their power restored within an hour and a half.
According to the Chief Grid Officer, Ir. Dev Anandan, TNB’s inspection found the PMU was affected at 10.27am and the supply was cut off from 10.51am. Interference of the supply involved a limited area around MidValley and part of Desa Pantai.
However, the transport system in KL Sentral was not affected as it has a different source of supply.

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Official CMCO SOP For States In Peninsular Malaysia As Of 7 December (In English)

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This SOP is outdated. Please refer to our website for the latest updates.

Areas Involved
Kuala LumpurSelangor (except Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor districts)Kedah (Kulim district)Penang (Mukim 12: Barat Daya & Mukim 13: Timur Laut)Perak (Kinta district, Mukim Teja, Kampar and Mukim Changkat Jong, Hilir Perak)Negeri Sembilan (Seremban & Port Dickson districts)Kelantan (Kota Bharu, Machang, Tanah Merah & Pasir Mas districts)Johor (Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat & Kulai districts)
Duration
Effective 7 December 2020 (from 12.01 am) until 20 December 2020 (11.59 pm)

Notes
Activities allowed
Chain of economic and industrial activities.Performing Official Government Duties.Seeking healthcare, situations of emergency and death.
Activities not allowed
List of Unauthorized Activities (HERE)
Fixed Instructions
Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988)Subject to rulings issued by MKN and MOH.Instructions, rules and SOPs under the Ministry / Department / Agency.Other instructions from time to time issued by the Health Director-General.

Movement Control
Travelling between CMCO areas and RMCO areas is ALLOWED.Police permission is REQUIRED for travel into EMCO areas.Number of passengers within private vehicles are subject to vehicle capacity. However, high-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out into public, open and crowded areas.Number of passengers within commercial vehicles for transporting goods and services, as well as economic/industrial chain of activities is subject to the registration licence of the vehicle.Movement of private vehicles, Government departments or private companies for the purpose of work or official government business is dependent on the seating capacity of the vehicle.Activities and services at all airports and ports are ALLOWED to operate.Public transport services such as busses, express bus, LRT / MRT / ERL / Monorail, ferry, plane, taxi/e-hailing and other public transportation are ALLOWED to operate (operating hours subject to license terms) dependent on vehicle capacity.Food delivery service is ALLOWED to operate from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight throughout the CMCO period.
Activities In CMCO Area
Business / economy / industry are ALLOWED to operate as prescribed by the Government.Supermarkets, Shopping Malls and Retail Stores are ALLOWED to operate according to the SOP from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight.Restaurants, shops / food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, food court / hawker center, roadside stalls / kiosks, grocery stores and convenience stores are ALLOWED to operate according to the Food Sector SOP from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight.Restaurants and eateries are ALLOWED to operate on a dine-in basis (WITH 1 METER DISTANCING BETWEEN CUSTOMERS according to table size), take away, delivery or drive-through in compliance with the Food Sector SOP (Business Premises , Non-Premises Hawkers, Building Markets and Retail / Retail Food & Beverage). Operation hours are allowed from 6.00am to 12.00 midnight (subject to license terms).Daily market, wholesale market, farmers market, night market and Bazar Larut Malam (uptown, downtown and the like) operation hours are according to licence/permit until 12.00 midnight with SOP compliance and supervision by RELA / local government personnel.Pumping operation hours at petrol stations are from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight (except petrol station operations on the highway which are allowed to operate 24 hours).Laundromat operations are ALLOWED from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight.Operations of other businesses for daily needs are ALLOWED from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight (subject to license terms).
Medical / Health Services
Government and private clinics and hospitals are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours or according to time set by the Government.Pharmacies and drug stores operate from 8.00 am to 12.00 midnight.
Health Protocol
The owner of the premises ensures control of the entry and exit of customers to the premises with 1 meter physical distancing.The owner of the premises ensures that customers check in on the premises using MySejahtera or by manually writing their name and phone number as well as scanning body temperatures. A body temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius and above is NOT ALLOWED to enter the premises.Premise owners limit the number of customers on the premises in a given time and display the maximum number of customers on the premises.Employees, suppliers and customers are required to wear face masks properly according to MOH recommendations while on the premises.
Occupational Activities
Movement in / out across CMCO and RMCO areas is ALLOWED.Movement into EMCO areas is NOT ALLOWED.Occupational activities based on Public Service Department Circular / Directive for civil servants and private sector employees.Vehicles carrying employees including private vehicles are ALLOWED to operate with SOP compliance.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Sports and recreational activities without physical contact (indoor and outdoor) are allowed. Activities carried out individually must not exceed 10 people by ensuring social distancing (static activity: 1-3 meters and dynamic activities: 3-5 meters) such as walking, jogging, cycling, self-training gymnastics, hiking, fishing etc. are ALLOWED with compliance to the Sports & Recreation SOP.Permission to operate and use sports facilities by the public is RESTRICTED to training activities that do not involve physical contact and with compliance to the Sports & Recreation SOP. User capacity for each premise involved should not exceed 50% of the total capacity limit. Every sports operator and organiser needs to schedule the implementation of training if there are many participants by limiting the number of users at any one time.Existing centralized training programs implemented by the National Sports Council and The Sports Council of the States can be continued on a “Quarantine Based” basis Approach ”as implemented at the MSN Bukit Jalil and Keramat Complex, Academy Badminton Malaysia, Bukit Kiara, Paralympic Sports Center of Excellence, Kg. Pandan, Sunway Megalanes and Velodrome, Nilai.
Economic Sector Activities and Industry
Economic and industrial sector activities in CMCO areas are carried out as prescribed by the Government with compliance to the prescribed SOP.All vehicles related to industry, business and manufacturing are ALLOWED to operate including across districts and states.
Fisheries, Plantation and Agriculture Sector Activities
Fisheries, plantation, agriculture, livestock and all related sectors of the food chain are ALLOWED to operate.
Religious Activities
Activities in mosques and suraus are ALLOWED with attendance limits set by the State Religious Authority.Activities in non-Muslim places of worship are ALLOWED with attendance limits set by MKN / MOH / State Government and Ministry of Federal Territories for houses of worship in the Federal Territories.Islamic wedding ceremony (akad nikah) is ALLOWED with the presence of a maximum limit of 30 people only based on the size of the space and the physical distancing in the Religious office or subject to the amount prescribed by the State Religious Authority.Non-Muslim wedding ceremonies are ALLOWED with a maximum attendance of 30 people based on the area of space and physical distancing in the National Registration Department / House of Worship / Non-Muslim Religious Associations.
Creative Industry
Recording activities for music, concerts, filming, talk shows and such is ALLOWED either for in-door recording (studio) or RESTRICTED for off-premises in CMCO areas with only a minimum number of crew and WITHOUT AUDIENCE and in compliance with the Creative Industry SOP.Live event activities are allowed without spectators with the number of crew and staff set by Communications & Multimedia Ministry.Busking activities indoors are ALLOWED with a set performance time and number of spectators determined by the Communications & Multimedia Ministry.
Childcare Centre and Nursery
Childcare centers, nurseries and kindergartens are allowed to operate with permission to operate by relevant Ministries / Agencies.Parents / guardians who send children to childcare are allowed to use vehicles with the number of child passengers according to the capacity of the vehicle.
Meetings
Face-to-face meetings for official business / work held at offices, hotels and other institutions are allowed in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory face mask and only 50% of the meeting room’s capacity.
Other Activities That Are Allowed
Other activities not included in the List of Unauthorized Activities (Negative List) is ALLOWED based on existing SOPs that have been set.

List of Activities that are NOT ALLOWED (Negative List)
Entertainment Activities
Activities at nightclubs or pubs.Activities at theme parks, indoor playgrounds and cinemas – except for green zones within CMCO areas which are allowed to carry out such activities.Concert activities or live events with the presence of spectators.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Exhibitions
All Seminars / Workshops / Courses / Training / Conferences / Talks / Exhibitions and activities related to Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) – except for green zones within CMCO areas which are allowed to carry out such activities.Ongoing in-service training CAN BE IMPLEMENTED only in the area of training institutions only.
Organizing Gatherings
Official and Informal Ceremonies of Government and Private, Social Councils such as feasts, wedding ceremonies and engagements, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, prayers of peace, tahlil, anniversary celebrations, birthday celebrations, reunions, retreats and other social events.
Education
Tuition classes, music classes, dance classes, arts, paid recital classes, paid language classes and so on EXCEPT individual (one on one) classes. Such activities are allowed in green zones within CMCO areas.EXCEPTIONS. School students, Public & Private Higher Education Institutes who take tests or examinations with institutions abroad are ALLOWED to attend to sit for exams only and not for learning sessions.
Sports and Recreation Activities
Picnic activities, physical contact activities / combat sports, matches for team sports and tournament / competition organization activities.Sports and recreational activities that involve large-scale involvement and difficult to ensure physical distancing.Sports events and competitions in the presence of spectators, and sports events and competitions involving participants from abroad.
Tourism Activities
Tourism activities at EMCO areas.Overseas tourism activities by citizens and domestic tourism activities involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia except foreign tourists from countries as stated by the Minister.EXCEPTIONS. Tourism activities at green zones within CMCO areas ALLOWED and must comply with the SOP set by the Tourism, Arts & Culture Ministry (MOTAC).
Others Which Are Not Allowed
Any activity that may cause many people to be present in a place that makes it difficult for physical distancing and compliance with the instructions of the Health Director General.Other matters decided by the Government from time-to-time.
SOP PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN BERSYARAT (PKPB) pic.twitter.com/yIl1tDhokh— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI (@MKNJPM) December 7, 2020

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Singapore To Allow Travellers From Malaysia With More Relaxed Restrictions

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Starting from Wednesday 27 October, travellers from Malaysia can now enter Singapore on more lenient terms with reduced tests and a Stay-Home-Notice (SHN) at their declared place of residence or accommodation.

Singapore Multi-Ministry Taskforce (MTF) says it is regardless of the travellers’ and their household members’ vaccination status and travel history.
The news comes after Malaysia upgraded from Category IV to Category III by Singapore as part of its regular review of the Covid-19 situation.
Loosened testing procedures
Category III travellers are no longer required to undergo an on-arrival Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, nor will they need additional Antigen Rapid Test (ARTs) on the 3rd and 7th days of their arrival, during their SHN.
Instead, they will only need to take a PCR test at the end of their SHN.
Travellers will still however need to do a pre-departure Covid-19 PCR test within 48 hours before departure to Singapore.
Flexible SHN option
When Malaysia was still in Category IV, they would have to serve a 10-day SHN at a dedicated facility that would cost typically $1,450 (~RM4,500) per person.
With the upgrade to Category III, travellers can now serve their SHN at an accommodation of their choice.
The only requirement is to occupy the accommodation alone, or with household members who are also serving SHN with the same travel history.
MTF notes travellers residing with unvaccinated vulnerable people are strongly encouraged to isolate and minimise contact with each other.
Private transport to their accommodation is enforced, and taking public transportation such as bus and train is strictly prohibited.
As per Singapore rules, travellers must always remain in their declared place of accommodation and an electronic monitoring device will also be issued throughout their SHN.
Category III countries
Besides Malaysia, other Category III countries include Cambodia, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Mongolia, Qatar, Rwanda, Samoa, Seychelles, South Africa, Tonga, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam.
The categories are based on vaccination rates after Singapore started classifying countries or regions based on that in August this year.
Higher vaccination rates provide a foundation for the country to introduce vaccination-differentiated border measures for travellers.
As of Friday (22 October), Malaysia’s Covid-19 situation has improved significantly with 94.4% of the adult population having completed their Covid-19 vaccination.
For more information and the latest updates about travel to Singapore, visit https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg.

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“It’s Heartbreaking” Nagaenthran’s Lawyer Says SG Court Set Execution Date On 27 April

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Despite several postponements, a Singapore court has ruled death row inmate Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam’s execution date for 27 April, Wednesday.

Malaysiakini reported that the court rejected the appeal against Nagaenthran’s appeal in March and dismissed his legal team’s argument he should be spared due to his mental impairment.
READ MORE: Nagaenthran Loses Final Death Sentence Appeal, Possible Execution In The Next Few Days, Says Lawyer
His lawyer M Ravi said the news is heartbreaking and claimed that Singapore would not recover from the international disgrace of hanging an intellectually disabled person.
Everything from the beginning is wrong about this case. Even the government psychiatrist at the trial admitted that Nagaenthran suffered from an abnormality of the mind. I will say that all Singaporeans will have blood on their hands next Wednesday as the execution is done in their name. You have a duty to stop this.Lawyer M Ravi wrote on Facebook.

Why is Nagaenthran on death row in Singapore?
Nagaenthran, a Malaysian, was arrested at Woodlands checkpoint for trafficking 42.72g of heroin in 2011 when he was 21-years-old.
He has been diagnosed with borderline intellectual disability with an IQ of 69 and has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) during a forensic psychiatric evaluation.
It was believed that he was coerced to become a drug mule by a friend who had assaulted him and threatened to kill his girlfriend.
READ MORE: TLDR: Groups Try Last-Ditch Effort To Prevent Nagaenthran’s Imminent Execution In Singapore
Nagaenthran is not the only Malaysian facing death row in Singapore. The others include Pannir Selvam Pranthaman and Pausi Jefredin, who also has an intellectual disability and an IQ level of 67.
READ MORE: Malaysian Death Row Inmate In Singapore Pens A Song To Give Hope To Other Inmates

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University Students Pay RM30 Fine If They Get In A Car With Opposite Sex

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A local university has stated that anyone in a car with a member of the opposite sex can be fined RM30.

According to Sin Chew, citing a guideline on car registration posted by netizens on social media, the institution is a public university in Kedah.
The ruling, which is said to be issued by the university’s security department, will not apply if the occupants are married couples.
The guideline reads: I understand and agree that the university reserves the right to impose a penalty amount of RM30. If the vehicle is used to carry members of the opposite sex (unmarried), the vehicle registration certificate can be cancelled.

The issue has caused heated discussions among netizens.
Netizens said the rule doesn’t make sense as people in the car could be siblings.
Some netizens ridiculed that it makes homosexuality safer.
At the same time, others said universities are supposed to produce students who can think and be rational.
Yet, in this case, they are not even allowed to share a car.
Some said the rule might be due to a recent incident of public indecency involving a couple in a red Axia.
READ MORE: Man Who Recorded Axia Incident Was Fake Policeman, Says MP

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KFC Malaysia’s 1980s Menu: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane

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Fast food chain KFC has been a part of Malaysia’s food culture for decades.

For many Malaysians, visiting KFC was a special treat enjoyed by family and friends.
A photo of KFC Malaysia’s menu from the 1980s was recently shared on the Facebook page “Meanwhile in Malaysia,”.
It sparked a wave of nostalgia among netizens who remembered the menu from their childhoods.

The menu from the 1980s offered a glimpse into Malaysia’s food culture at the time, with options for Chinese tea and beer alongside the usual fried chicken and sides.
The menu also featured three types of beer sold then: Carlsberg, Anchor, and Tiger.
For many Malaysians, beer availability at KFC was a novelty that added to the excitement of visiting the fast food chain.
Changes In Regulations And Company Policies
KFC Malaysia stopped selling beer in their outlets in the early 1990s due to changes in regulations and company policies.
It is possible that the decision was influenced by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM),
JAKIM, established on 1 February 1997 under the Malaysian Islamic Development Act 1996, regulates Islamic affairs in the country.
However, no official statement from KFC Malaysia or JAKIM confirms this.
Another notable aspect of the menu was the price of Chinese tea, which was considered expensive then.
The menu had also yet to use the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) symbol, officially introduced in 1993.
KFC’s first outlet in Malaysia was opened in Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur on 1 January 1973. (Pix: KFC)
The Changing Times And Tastes Of Malaysia’s Society
Netizens who remembered the KFC menu from that era expressed nostalgia for it, describing it as a luxury for most people.
Many shared fond memories of visiting KFC with their families and friends; some even recalled saving up their pocket money to afford a meal at KFC.
The KFC Malaysia menu from the 1980s serves as a cultural artefact that reflects Malaysia’s society’s changing times and tastes.
For many Malaysians, it reminds them of their childhoods and symbolises the country’s cultural heritage.
At the same time, netizens ask why KFC no longer uses steel cutlery in Malaysia, something on which the company has not made any official statement.
However, it is possible that the switch from steel cutlery to plastic cutlery was made for practical reasons, such as cost savings and ease of use.
As Malaysia continues to evolve and change, it is important to remember and celebrate the traditions and memories that have shaped its unique identity.
Dulu2 kfc siap ada sediakan garfu ngn pisau, sos pun dlm botol..Lps tuh patrons dok curi je..tuh yg skrg sos pakai peket..Garfu ngn pisau pun da xde lg— mfAh™ (@mr_mfAh) October 20, 2022
READ MORE: [Watch] Customers Wait 6 Hours For ‘Akka’ Nasi Lemak, But It Was Sold Out

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The all-new Yaris. Our verdict is “sure laris”

The new Toyota Yaris was just launched in Malaysia and this hatchback looksâ€¦ good.
Really good.
There are 3 variants, the 1.5G, 1.5E, and 1.5J.

The Look
Toyota says they wanted it to be sleeker and more streamlined than the typical hatchback, with an advanced and sporty design.

UMW Toyota Motor has set Citrus Mica Metallic as the signature color, but Red Mica Metallic looks pretty sharp as well. It also comes in Super White II, Attitude Black and Silver Metallic.
(Pic Credit: UMW Toyota Motor)

The Interior
Moving to the interior, thereâ€™s a 12V socket and 2 USB ports for charging your devices.

You can reach this from the front and back seat so at least seating arrangements wonâ€™t be a factor when deciding whose phone gets juiced up.
(Pic Credit: UMW Toyota Motor)

The 1.5G and 1.5E will have a DVD-AVX system with a 6.8-inch touchscreen and USB mirroring of your Android or iPhone.

You can throw out that flimsy dock thatâ€™ll drop your phone out of sight after you drive over a tiny dimple on the road.
(Pic Credit: UMW Toyota Motor)

When your friends are riding with you, theyâ€™ll have drink holders and storage space whether they sit in front or in the back.
And if you donâ€™t have to give anyone a lift, the backseats can fold down flat so thereâ€™s more room for the things in your life that really matter. Like extra luggage.

You can always make new friends wherever you go by being that guy at the party who pulls out an acoustic guitar and starts singing Wonderwall.
(Pic Credit: UMW Toyota Motor)

The Ease of Mind
Safety-wise, itâ€™s got 7 SRS Airbags, Vehicle Stability Control with Traction Control and Hill-start Assist, ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) as well as Brake Assist.
The 1.5G and 1.5E also alert you if another car is in your blind spot with a flashing indicator on the door mirror. They also include a built-in front dashcam that records your journeys in high definition and includes Front Pre-collision and Lane Departure warnings.

Limited to the 1.5G and 1.5E.
(Pic Credit: UMW Toyota Motor)

Limited to the 1.5G and 1.5E.
(Pic Credit: UMW Toyota Motor)

If youâ€™re the original owner, theyâ€™re including a 5-year fully-backed factory warranty with no cap on mileage which is transferable to the next owner if sold off while still in effect.
The Engine and Transmission
Itâ€™s got a 2NR-FE 1.5 litre engine, 4-cylinder DOHC power plant with Daul-VVT-i.
All variants come with a 7-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic transmission and a Drive Mode Switch so you can pick between fuel efficiency or performance.
Everything Else
By the way, Janna Nick was appointed as the brand ambassador for the new Yaris and you can check out a video she did for it below.

There price of the 3 variants are as such:
1. Yaris 1.5G : RM83,888
2. Yaris 1.5E : RM76,000
3. Yaris 1.5J : RM70,888

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You can find out more about the Yaris or book a test drive at the Toyota Malaysia website here.


GE15: MCA’s Bagan Candidate Kneels On Stage In Last Plea For Votes

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As the 15th General Election (GE15) draws closer, some candidates are pulling out all the stops in their attempts to get votes.

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for Bagan, Tan Chuan Hong, got down on his knees during a ‘mega ceramah’ by MCA.
After he knelt, he held his hands together.
BN’s MCA candidate for Bagan, Tan Chuan Hong, on his knees. (Pix: Sin Chew)
David Vs Goliath
Tan faces an uphill task in the parliamentary seat as he takes on DAP chairperson Lim Guan Eng in a four-cornered fight.
He took Lim to task on various issues in his speech, including the subsea tunnels and Sg Dua toll station.
According to Sin Chew, the ‘mega ceramah’ was recently held at a clan temple in Seberang Perai.
About 250 people were in attendance, but the crowd gradually decreased as the event went on.
Tan is not the only MCA candidate who has tried “begging” for votes during the GE15 campaign.
MCA’s Parliamentary candidate for Indera Mahkota, Datuk Quek Tai Seong, cried and begged voters for their support during a huge dinner in Kuantan.
READ MORE: GE15: [Watch] MCA Candidate Cries And Begs For Votes In Kuantan

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Fly Around The World In Style With This Special Year-End Sale

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I think we all can agree that it’s been a while since we got the chance to enjoy a holiday.  Like, really enjoy it.
With everything that’s been going on the past couple of years, from the unprecedented effects of a teeny tiny virus to soaring inflation rates, we’ve barely managed to catch a breath, let alone a break.
But a break is exactly what we deserve!
(Credit: Tyler Nix via Unsplash)
If anything, your new year’s resolution for 2023 should be to travel more with your friends and family.
Taking a vacation makes for a perfect bonding moment between you and the ones you adore. Even scientists agree that travelling is beneficial to one’s health and can shape our personalities in a positive way.
Don’t let another CNY or Raya pass by without having the chance to balik kampung. With the holiday season here, make travel plans to spend Christmas and welcome the new year with your loved ones.
So if you’re feeling under the weather, why not take a holiday trip to that one place you’ve had on your bucket list to sprinkle some sunshine in your lives!
You can’t put a price on making memories with loved ones as well as your own personal well-being. And you don’t need to be stretching your wallets to go out on an adventure!
Goodbye 2022, Hello 2023
The Malaysia Airlines year-end sale is here to make your new year’s travel resolutions come true!
Travel anywhere in Peninsula Malaysia with low fares from RM89, Sarawak from RM129 and Sabah from RM179.
The year-end sale is happening from 29 November to 12 December 2022, which allows you to make travel plans from now until 31 August 2023.
(Credit: Malaysia Airlines)
Dive deep into the clear waters of Terengganu or sink your teeth into the mouthwatering seafood in Kuching. You’ll never run out of things and places to explore within our very own shores!
But the world is your oyster, so why not indulge?
Enjoy up to 35% off international flights to your favourite holiday destinations all over the globe. Take your pick of visiting the Lion City next door or Big Ben halfway across the world!
(Credit: Malaysia Airlines)
You also get bonus travel perks with 20% off seat selection, extra baggage, Golden Lounge access, value bundles and premium bundles. Plus, Enrich members will earn an extra 10% Enrich Points with every booking.
Stay protected while you travel with 20% off MHinsure that covers medical, luggage, flight delays and more with the promo code YES2022. The discount is only available when you purchase MHinsure HERE.
To say that you’re getting the best value for money doesn’t even cut it with these amazing offers. The only question we have is:
Window seat or aisle?
(Credit: Oliver Sjöström via Pexels/10zs via Malaysia Airlines Facebook)
Whether you’re ready to set off on an adventure on your own, reconnect with old pals that live on the other side of the world or spend quality time with your family, now’s the time to start making it happen.
Book your tickets and find out more about Malaysia Airlines Year-End sale HERE.
Do note that international destinations on sale exclude China, Brisbane, and Doha.
Follow Malaysia Airlines on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on offers and promotions.

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Simu Liu Lost ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Role Because He Isn’t ‘White-Passing,’ M’sian Netizens Defend Henry Golding

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Simu Liu recently triggered an uproar on Twitter when he shared with IndieWire that he lost a role in Crazy Rich Asians after auditioning four times.

He was told he didn’t get the role because he didn’t possess the It factor.
Simu Liu revealed that he auditioned four times for “Crazy Rich Asians” and ultimately lost out on the role. Why? Liu was told he didn’t have the “It” factor for Hollywood: “I didn’t have that thing that made people want to watch it.” https://t.co/7kh54Ge7mV pic.twitter.com/EbJA1VTYLP— IndieWire (@IndieWire) May 18, 2022
It didn’t take long for a few netizens to allege that Henry Golding got the lead role in Crazy Rich Asians because he is half-white while Simu Liu isn’t biracial.
To top it off, Golding has a British accent. The netizen added that Golding possesses a more conventionally attractive look than Simu Liu.
seeing a bunch of nonwhite people claim that Simu Liu doesn’t have the right “look” for the role and finding it wild that nobody is connecting this to the fact that Henry Golding is half white. all they keep saying is “look at the material.” y’all some losers lmao. https://t.co/DOoQmB19UW— 🏳⚧bunny x🍑 (@thotscholar) May 20, 2022
Let’s be real, it’s because Goulding is more conventionally attractive & has the British accent. But it worked out. I can’t imagine Lui in that CRA role nor Goulding in the Shang Shi role (if he had Chinese ancestry).— Youlike (@MelikeYzzz) May 20, 2022
Malaysians were quick to jump in and defend the decision to cast Henry Golding as Nick Young in the hit film.
Malaysian netizens pointed out that Henry Golding is half-Iban which makes him closer to the character’s background. They also said Golding isn’t white-passing and explained that a lot of men in East Malaysia look like Golding.
He is a native Iban/East Malaysian – and not white passing unless you think all Asians are Chinese. Maybe you calm down. Asians come in many colours and I can find plenty of guys that look like him back home with no white ancestry.— Erna Mahyuni.ringgit (@ernamh) May 21, 2022
Seeing this discourse is making my blood boil as a Southeast Asian and YES half-whiteTM. What OP is inadvertently doing is AGAIN making Asians a monolith, the premise leaving out that Simu Liu and Henry Golding are two different ethnicities. Henry Golding is SEAn, Simu Liu is NOT https://t.co/UNPmskVMvX— Lune_Lys (@Lune_Lys) May 21, 2022
They also pointed out that Golding is Southeast Asian while Simu Liu is not. In other words, not all Asians are the same or have the same skin tone.
To demonstrate how not all Asians look the same, netizens even shared pictures of other Asian men.
Hell hath no fury like scorned Malaysians indeed.
At the end of the day, a netizen’s question sticks out the most. The netizen questioned why does society have to pit two Asian men who have their own strengths.
Henry Golding is South east Asian . Crazy rich asian are about South east Asian rich people from singapore, so of course the market more focus in South east Asia.— lady syafinaz (@JamainSyafinaz) May 20, 2022
Owh… IF they know Indonesia, we even have the most diversity in looks among all of our SEA bros/sis. We have the white pale-yellow-brown-very dark brown (almost black) skin, straight-wavy-curly hair, slanted to big round eyes, pug to sharp nose. & all are natives. 🤭— ⟬⟭ Eonnie⁷ 💜 ⟭⟬ 2022.06.10ᴾʳᵒᵒᶠ (@SAFunnie) May 21, 2022
Asian men also looks like this (Malaysian / Indonesian actors) pic.twitter.com/bV0SEPqA1p— Bukan Nama Sebenar (@n_z_a_r_d) May 21, 2022
For everyone say henry is white passing first two pic are SEA actor(thai) and last pic is malaysian hot astronut sheikh muszaphar shukor. They re 100% asian. This is how hot SEA look likes educate your self about how we look. Not all asian are east asian!!!! https://t.co/CigPriRfyi pic.twitter.com/PimJqKiGxu— gho•s•ter(ประกาศลดสถานะคู่จิ้น😔) (@yoyhster) May 21, 2022
Why do they feel the need to pit the two against one another because they are both asian, is the idea of more than one handsome asian actor existing more than they can comprehend?— Spooky Boi (@slademore44) May 20, 2022

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Free Screening Of Mat Kilau In Kelantan, Cinema Experience For 2,000 Lucky Audiences

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A total of 2,000 lucky viewers will watch the film Mat Kilau: The Rise of a Hero screening for free on July 24 (Saturday).

The free screening is in conjunction with Kelantan’s


Para-athlete wins Malaysia’s FIRST EVER GOLD medal in para-archery

Kedah-born Suresh Selvathamby has made us extremely proud by becoming Malaysiaâ€™s first ever world champion in para archery!
World Archery reported that the 25-year-old arrived in â€˜s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, for the World Archery Para Championships as world number 35, and left the city as world champion after defeating United Stateâ€™s Eric Bennet in the recurve menâ€™s team gold medal match.
(Picture credit: World Archery)

â€œIâ€™m so happy. I donâ€™t know what to say. Iâ€™m speechless. These are my first championships and I got champion,â€
Suresh Selvathamby.
Eric Bennet, who won the world championship in 2015, opened the match against Suresh strong and built a 3-1 lead.
(Picture credit: World Archery)
 However, Suresh rallied and managed to win three consecutive sets, securing the title with a 7-3 win (26-28, 26-26, 27-25, 26-25, 29-27).

â€œIt wasnâ€™t difficult. For me it was easy. I just did my best,â€
Suresh, commenting on the match.

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Sureshâ€™s achievement is a first in a major para archery event after Hasihin Nawawi won silver at 2012 London Paralympic Games.
Prior to that, Malaysiaâ€™s best achievement in World Archery Para Championships was by Salam Sidik, who won the bronze medal in Turin in 2011.
Suresh will also be representing Malaysia at next years Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan after he qualified for the Games on Saturday by reaching the top 16 in s-Hertogenbosch.

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Congratulations, Suresh! Youâ€™ve made us so very proud and weâ€™re 100% behind you every step of the way!


Poor Malaysians Stay Poor And That’s A Fact

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Ah, poverty.
For some of us, it feels so far removed. The concept of poverty is distasteful, unpleasant, and seemingly simple. But it’s prevalent, and it’s also something we can do help with.
The government currently defines the poverty line at RM980 for a household of four.
However, the United Nations disputed the poverty figures in 2019, claiming that Malaysia’s definition is grossly unrealistic and outdated.
The present government definition is no longer appropriate. In many cities RM980 cannot even pay rent for a house.Professor Mohd Nazari to TRP
According to economist Professor Mohd Nazari Ismail, who suggested the concept of relative poverty, which is defined at 60% of the national median income.
Since the Malaysian median income is RM5,000, then according to the theory of relative poverty households earning less than RM3,000 would be considered poor, accounting for around 20% of the population.
According to economist Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam, a living wage must be able to sustain the family’s basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, health, education, and transport.

But even for the state or village, Navaratnam said with the lowest cost of living, just one individual living on RM33 a day is extremely difficult, let alone a whole family.
RM980 for a household is a severely unrealistic poverty standard.
The reason why the definition of poverty is so crucial in the discussion is due to economic policies.
Without first identifying the fact that Malaysia has a poverty problem, government social welfare programs will fail to properly support those in need and end up not being effective, wasting everyone’s time, money, and effort.
Why can’t they hustle their way out of poverty?
Unfortunately, the issue of poverty is never as simple as “work harder”.

We spoke to Grace Chan, a counsellor from Centre for Psychological and Counselling Services (CPCS), HELP University, on the psychological impact of poverty.
Grace has cautioned that those living in a low socioeconomic status (SES) face different difficulties.
Poverty will rob a person’s ability to realize his or her own abilities, to work productively and fruitfully and to make contribution to his or her community. Grace Chan to TRP
She quotes the Bronfenbrenner ecological systems theory, which offers a framework that examines individual relationships within their communities and the wider society.
Basically, it’s a reminder that individual humans do not function independently of their communities. In fact, all these systems impact and shape every single one of us differently, from the family that surrounds us to the schools or institutions that we take part in.
For those living in poverty, the systems that influence them are very different than those who don’t live in that kind of surroundings.

Some of them literally just live like this.
And whether we like it or not, our surroundings shape psychological development. It’s never as easy as “you’re just not working hard enough”.
So being poor is tough. What’s next?
There are many factors against the upward mobility of the poor, and poverty is too complex a subject to have an easy answer to.
But economists agree that education gives the best opportunities for a better future. This includes education in all aspects of life, not merely in the academic sense.
Things like financial literacy, good decision-making skills, and even moral values would be able to open doors to a brighter future.
The keyword here is equal opportunity. Are the poor allowed the same opportunities as the rich?
While students from a well-to-do family can focus on schoolwork and get help from tutors, can the same be said of students from poor economic backgrounds that have to work on the side to support their families?

So what can we do?
The most valuable thing that we can do is to be inclusive.
Many of us, when we think of giving to the less-fortunate, consider physical goods: cash, clothing, or a fast food feast.
Yet Grace highly encourages volunteering to make a true difference in the lower socioeconomic status (SES) community.
Volunteer to teach skills such as reading, mathematics, financial literacy, or even basic computer skills. Even talking to them can strengthen their social and communication skills.

What we take for granted can be a truly novel experience for them.
And if you simply can’t volunteer, you can always talk about it to raise awareness for the lower SES community.
Poverty is not an individual problem. The nation can help. We can make a change.

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Health DG Tells Employers “Digital HSO And Release Order Certs Are Valid”

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Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah urged employers or related parties to accept a copy of the digital certificate for the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) and Release Order (RO) to avoid congestion at Covid-19 Assessment Centres (CACs).

It appears that some employers require their employees to submit a physical copy of both notices. This had caused congestion at CACs when patients turn up to get a written notice.
Dr Noor Hisham urged all employers to be sensitive to this matter and accept the digital certificates, and not force employees to seek verification from the CACs.
Based on the data at the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC), a total of 90% of those attending the CACs were to request a written notice for getting discharged from HSO.
The Malay Mail reported that 30% to 50% of the cases at the CACs were not for assessment for cases that deteriorated while undergoing home monitoring.
This leads to an increase in the workload in the CACs where the focus of health workers is on aspects of assessment and treatment of cases that require special attention.Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

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No, The COVID-19 Coronavirus Wasnâ€™t Made In A Lab. Scientists Prove.

Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, there has been a tonne of fake news circulating the internet. Famous examples include the claim that sitting in the sun will kill the virus (ehem, your body temperature of 37 degrees is already hotter than outside).
Besides the common ones, some folks, including politicians in both the United States and China have suggested that the novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV2 as itâ€™s now known, was created in a lab to be used as a bioweapon.

We still donâ€™t know where coronavirus originated. Could have been a market, a farm, a food processing company. I would note that Wuhan has Chinaâ€™s only biosafety level-four super laboratory that works with the worldâ€™s most deadly pathogens to include, yes, coronavirus. pic.twitter.com/CtuU2czBLp— Tom Cotton (@SenTomCotton) January 30, 2020

This article is very much important to each and every one of us. Please read and retweet it. COVID-19: Further Evidence that the Virus Originated in the US. https://t.co/LPanIo40MR— Lijian Zhao èµµç«‹åš (@zlj517) March 13, 2020

The only difference between their conspiracy theories is whoâ€™s being accused of bioengineering the virus.
Itâ€™s also funny how neither side have considered that the best bio-weapons would probably be designed to kill people at a much higher rate.
Imagine realising that the bio-weapon you just created might take the lives of 1% to 3.4% of the people it infects and you donâ€™t quite specifically know which ones. If someone actually did develop SARS-CoV2 as a bio-weapon, they should probably switch industries.
Surprise, surprise, scientists, you know the ones who are actually trying to find the truth and solve the problem, have been conducting detailed studies of the virus to figure out where it came from and how it ended up infecting humans.
They have concluded that these rumours are not possible.
Viruses are just like humans! Kind of
Viruses have genetic material just like humans! Except our cells have DNA, while they’re mostly made up of RNA.
Viruses have genetic material, just like people. Except, their genetic material isnâ€™t anywhere close to being as complex as ours. And just like us, they pass along these materials when they replicate and evolve.
This enables scientists to analyse the genetic material of viruses and figure out their origin story. When Chinese scientists first detected the virus, they quickly mapped the genome of SARS-CoV2 and made that data freely available to scientists worldwide.
Coronaviruses have been around for a long time and have affected us before.
Some 800 people died globally from SARS. (Credit: Encyclopedia Britannica)
The first severe coronavirus-linked illness was the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrom (SARS), which emerged in China as well, in 2003. The SARS coronavirus caused the outbreak after it managed to jump from bats to humans via intermediate hosts, possibly the masked palm civet.
Another coronavirus-linked illness was the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), which arose in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and also originated from animals. With MERS, it was camels.
Since itâ€™s happened twice before (or at least these are the examples we know of), it wouldnâ€™t be too surprising for something like that to happen again in SARS-CoV2.
SARS-CoV2
(Credit: Asia Times)
Scientists have rationalised that if anyone were to synthetically create a new virus in a lab, theyâ€™d need to borrow its genetic makeup from a virus already known to make people sick.
But the molecular backbone of this virus doesnâ€™t look like any of the known coronaviruses that already infect humans. Instead, the genetic makeup SARS-CoV2 looks a lot like the coronaviruses that silently circulate in bats and pangolins.
The SARS-CoV2 looks kind of like a medieval mace with multiple spikes sticking out from its spherical shape. The virus uses these spikes to latch onto a cell it wants to invade and then pushes its way into the cell.
SARS-CoV2 looks a lot like the tip of this medieval weapon. (Credit: Pinterest)
Some parts of these spikes are so effective at targeting specific receptors on human cells that scientists could not even imagine a human manufacturing them, not with the technology that we have today. Researchers concluded that the only way this virus and this feature could have been formed was through years and years of evolution.
How did it evolve into what it is now?
SARS-CoV2 spikes mean that its ability to bind with human cells could be up to 1,000 times as strong as the Sars virus. (Credit: Today Online)
Just like SARS and MERS, scientists believe that SARS-CoV2 probably evolved in another animal and mutated along the way until it became a form that could jump into people.
Scientists have two theories of how this possibly happened.
The first theory is that the viruses spikes evolved while it was still in some animal or other. Once it grew these spikes, it became instantly dangerous when it jumped to infect humans.
The second theory is it didnâ€™t start causing trouble immediately, but instead jumped to humans some time ago, and hung out among us for a while before eventually evolving into its current troublesome self.
At the moment, itâ€™s tough for science to confirm which of the two scenarios are the correct one. Either way, they believe future outbreaks of new strains of coronaviruses might be ahead. Though, the viruses wonâ€™t likely be made by humans.

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Experience Indigenous Malaysia this weekend in Shah Alam

The Selangor International Indigenous Arts Festival (SIIAF) 2019 will be held this weekend on the 3rd and 4th of August in beautiful National Botanic Park Shah Alam.

Picture credit: Gaya Travel

Every year, Tourism Selangor hosts the festival to celebrate the cultures of Malaysia’s indigenous tribes.
This year, they will showcase the hidden gems of Selangor Orang Asal’s unique traditional cultures and customs.

Picture credit: Jess Cheng

The SIIAF 2019 will see cultural dance performances by the Mah Meri and Temuan tribes from Selangor, Semai tribes from Perak, Seletar tribe from Johor, as well as tribes from Sabah and Sarawak.
There will also be international indigenous tribes from Spain, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and South Korea to celebrate unique diversity and culture as well!
The festival will showcase authentic set-ups of traditional villages and handicraft for an immersive experience and feature plenty of demonstrations and games to participate in.

Picture credit: ExpatGo

On top of that, graze as the indigenous do with a fantastic selection of traditional cuisines at the Traditional Indigenous Food Exhibition brought to you exclusively by the Malaysia Orang Asli Development Association.
If traditional dishes aren’t really your thing, you can fill your tummy with the many different selections of grub from food trucks and fruit stalls.
Art lovers should definitely not miss the festival as the Sabah Sarawak KL Heritage Association has prepared a Borneo Street Market with exclusive hand-made indigenous crafts.
So get ready for a fun weekend and see you there!


“Macam Review Kuih Raya” – Nonchalant Video Reviewing Exotic Snakes Makes Some Of Us Queasy

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Warning: Viewer discretion is advised.

Recently, a video of a woman giving a review of pet snakes went viral on social media.
The video was originally from TikTok, and @facktura shared it with the caption: “She’s reviewing the snakes like a mere kuih raya.”
He posted the video from TikTok, and said in disbelief, “She’s reviewing the snakes like a mere kuih raya,”.
In the video, a woman is seen showing her journey in getting the stock of exotic African snakes from the airport cargo. She showed how Perhilitan checked all the necessary precautions and then brought the snakes home.
She then proceeds to introduce several types of snakes to her viewers which are kept in small transparent containers. From beginner-friendly Ball Pythons to Gaboon Vipers, she seemed quite calm and experienced in handling the reptiles. She explained thoroughly on what type of snakes they are, how to care for them as pets and how much they cost.
With her enthusiastic explanations and chipper attitude, she really looks like she’s reviewing food products. In addition, the snakes are kept in those containers that look quite similar to kuih raya containers. The similarity is uncanny.
Dia review ular macam review kuih raya jer 😰😰 pic.twitter.com/mu0iEgwpyv— f 👁⃤ ck (@facktura) May 10, 2023
Netizens poured in their views
In the comment section, a lot of people reacted to the video. Some were queasy with the idea of exotic snakes being kept as pets and some do not condone it at all.
Harehh betui mcm ular tabur nestum 😂— Jœ  🦷🪥🇲🇾 (@iamdrjoe) May 10, 2023
In case ramai yg xtau pic.twitter.com/r9jxATzikZ— Rafz (@roughlurv) May 11, 2023
sorry but you shouldn’t support exotic pets yang directly from the wild. she mentioned that it’s direct from Africa and not captive bredwild animal should not be kept as pet! https://t.co/FLxw7ZdbjE— emma of kattegat (@excuseyou0uuu) May 11, 2023
Senang ek dia import. Kalau yang membeli tu bila tak nak bela, lepaskn ular-ular tu dekat hutan dah datang satu masalah. Disturbing our ecosystem. Those predators combo pulak dgn parasit. Sigh.— 🥧 (@editdelete) May 11, 2023
Anti-venom kalau breed luar negara nieh Malaysia x simpan. Bahaya bila once kene patuk, susah nak cari dekat negara lain. Part documentation, logistic n cost antivenom sendiri tersangat mahal. Berwaspada dalam pemilihan hobi, byk kes ending 👎.— Curfew (@malif_mazlan) May 11, 2023
She’s from Brotherhood Reptiles, an exotic pet keeper & breeder
Based on our findings, the video is just a regular “product review” from a KL-based business that specializes in exotic pets. They have been selling snakes, turtles, lizards, and amphibians for years and have over 9 years of hands-on experience with animal care as well as breeding.
According to their website, their operation is claimed in accordance with laws and they do education and research on these animals too.
In most of their videos, they will introduce several species of animals that they’re selling or breeding and educate the public on animal care. They don’t just do reptiles, sometimes, they explain about other exotic animals too, just for education and content.
Besides labelling the prices, when reviewing an animal, they would also state whether it requires a license from the necessary authorities or don’t.
They also sell phytons, boas and venomous snakes too but will warn users on which is a beginner-friendly pet and which requires a professional hobbyist.
Exotic but pet-rifying
Whether it’s beautiful or docile, exotic pets are not all truly legal. Some are, but some may fall into a grey area of the long list of prohibited species.
As reported by NST, according to Wildlife biologist Dr Tengku Rinalfi Putra Tengku Azizan, there’s a loophole in the exotic species law because new species are discovered daily and many are not listed as banned or restricted animals. This proves a problem in our exotic wildlife field.
Plus, the ownership of exotic pets, such as reptiles, especially venomous ones, should thoroughly be assessed because if bad things were to happen, this would not only endanger the lives of the owner but the lives of the public there as well.

One such example is the deadly case of a Puff Ader snake escaping captivity and killing the owner’s friend in Selangor last year.
READ MORE: Selangor Man Dies While Helping Friend Care For Exotic Pet Snake, It’s On The Loose Now
READ MORE: Remembering Malaysia’s Snake Whisperer
According to The Star, the communications manager for wildlife trade watchdog Traffic, Elizabeth John, said that those intending to keep exotic animals as pets should be well aware of the legal risks should they purchase one prohibited under the law. The excuse of ‘I didn’t know’ does not hold up as an excuse in the court.
 On top of that, there are even cases of suppliers poaching the animals from the wild and passing them off as captive-bred to circumvent wildlife protection laws. The exotic pet trade is a risky plank to walk on.
Besides endangering the lives of others and the pet itself, irresponsible owners can endanger ecosystems once the pet is released or escaped to the wild.
Those who wish to keep these animals should check to obtain a legal license for several species. They should be well-prepared with spacious space, healthy food, regular check-ups, vaccinations, and also safety measures like antivenoms and several others.
Owning a pet is not as easy as it seems, especially for the exotic one. Think responsibly.
READ MORE: Is It Ethical To Feed Stray Kittens To Pet Snakes?
READ MORE: Aaron Aziz’s Shoot Involving Python On Cage Filled With Cats Doesn’t Sit Well With Many
READ MORE: Our Local Songbirds Are Being Trafficked Illegally, Says National Geographic Explorer
READ MORE: [Watch] Pet Monkey In Kedah Enjoys The Balik Kampung Ride In Ativa

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Claw Machines Ruled As ‘Haram’ By Indonesia

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The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), which is the body of Indonesia’s top Islamic scholars, has ruled that the popular ‘claw machines’ are haram.

According to the Head of Fatwa MUI, Asrorun Ni’am Sholeh, the game goes against the teachings of Islam as it involves ‘trying your luck’ to get the prize. There is no guarantee that you will gain anything in return for the money spent.
There is also no guarantee that consumers will get the specific item- or any item- they want from these claw machines, which are often rigged to fail the chances of obtaining a prize.

This means that the game is categorized as gambling, and hence, makes it haram in the eyes of Islam.
This is also similar to how ‘loot box’ mechanic in games are being viewed as ‘gambling’ in Europe, and groups have called for the mechanic to be banned.
Even in Malaysia, these ‘loot box’ mechanics in video games are considered prohibited in Islam, according to Mufti of Federal Territory’s Office.

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Johor Police quick to release statement after police car caught going against traffic

A short 34 second video of a police car going against traffic quickly raised eyebrows over the weekend.

But as fast as that police car was going,  a press statement by Johor Police still followed close behind.
Before any rumours could circulate about the police force, they declared the reason for this action, together with all the precautions they took as well.

Talk about being nipped at the bud.
The so-called ‘car-chase’ that happened at 2.06am on June 9, near the Perling Toll Plaza was in response to an accident that occurred on the east side of the highway.
Johor Police said the police car had followed all safety protocols for such a situation by switching on the beacon lights, blasting the sirens and using the emergency lane.
In the press statement, Johor Police also shared the outcome of the event, where their policemen had waited with accident victims till the arrival of paramedics.
Netizens too are commending the efficiency of Johor’s police force.
SriKumar VB saying, “Yes, This is fast action. I support the actions of those policeman. Who cares what people say…”

 “Congratulations PDRM for your quick response. For those who viral please think…”

 “Please take quick action on those who viral-ed…Recklessly making things viral”

“Good Job PDRM “

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Malaysia Hasn’t Decided On A Travel Bubble With Neighbors

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The government is yet to decide whether Malaysia was ready for a ‘travel bubble’ between us and our neighbors.
A travel bubble, as the name suggests, is basically an agreement between countries that have the Covid-19 pandemic contained, allowing for cross-border travel within the ‘bubble’.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed said that a proposal for the travel buble has been pushed to the Economic Action Council and the government has not come to a final decision.
Although having a positive outlook on the idea and agreeing that it’s “definitely” time for a travel bubble in the region, the minister explained that Malaysia would first need to prepare and make the necessary arrangements with neighboring countries.
The Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania became the first countries in Europe to implement a travel bubble on May 15, with other European nations planning to follow suit.
New Zealand and Australia tried to implement a travel bubble to jump-start their tourism industries, but the decision was put on hold as New Zealand recorded new imported cases of Covid-19.
In Asia, China was considering a travel bubble between Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea.
Closer to home, Indonesia plans to create a travel bubble between Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea. While Singapore had created a ‘fast lane’ to allow for travel between it and China.

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Five Things to Know About Travel Bubbles
Coronavirus: Baltic states open a pandemic 'travel bubble'
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Indonesia eyes ‘travel bubble’ for four countries in Asia Pacific
Regional 'travel bubbles' likely in time, says Lawrence Wong


How To Apply For EPF’s RM10,000 Special Withdrawal And Check Your Eligibility

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Malaysians are rejoicing as the government has agreed to approve another withdrawal of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings of RM10,000.

The government had previously allowed the withdrawal of EPF contributions through various schemes, namely i-Lestari, i-Sinar and i-Citra amounting to RM101 billion.
The schemes involved 7.34 million contributors since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country two years ago.
Applications for the special withdrawal will be open to members under the age of 55  starting 1 April and ending at the end of next month.
The EPF said in a statement that the payment period will start  on 20 April, 2022.

How To Check the Latest EPF Account Balance
To check your latest EPF balance, please refer to the following steps:Login to EPF i-Account:  https://secure.kwsp.gov.my/member/member/loginGo to the Account menuClick on ‘Current Year / Previous Year Statement’Click View DetailsThe information will be displayed as below.

Total Withdrawals Allowed
EPF members are allowed to withdraw a maximum amount of RM10,000 and a minimum of RM50.
They have to withdraw from the savings balance in their Account 2 before accessing the savings in Account 1.
EPF mmembers can mafe the withdrawal at https://pengeluarankhas.kwsp.gov.my/ through the i-Account starting 1 April.
But what is the difference between Account 1 and 2 in EPF?
Effective 1 January 2007, a member’s EPF savings consists of two accounts that vary by their share of savings and withdrawal flexibilities.
Account 1 stores 70% of the members’ monthly contribution, while the second Account 2 stores 30%.

.@KWSPMalaysia umum cara keluarkan rm10,000 pic.twitter.com/iSwgAcX2h3— Ibrahim Sani (@ibrahimsaninet) March 29, 2022
Difficult Decisions In The Interest Of The People
The government allowed the special withdrawal to ease the burden of Malaysian families who are still affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the special withdrawal was a middle ground in balancing between present urgent needs and future savings.
A comprehensive study and research in posy-Covid recovery phase found that many Malaysian families are still affected economically, having lost their income and are rebuilding their lives.
Ismail Sabri said the government had listened and studied requests from all parties to withdraw EPF contributions.
READ MORE: EPF Withdrawal Without Good Reason Must Pay 2.5% In Zakat
How Malaysians Spend Their EPF Money
Malaysians had been withdrawing the EPF money for investment purposes such as buying gold or stocks, according to a study by the UCSI Research Center.
The survey involved 809 respondents from across the country who have or were planning to apply for i-Sinar.
According to the study, the T20 group made up 47.7 per cent of the contributors who withdrew i-Sinar money for investment purposes, followed by M40 at 35.3 per cent and B40 at 31.1 per cent.
Overall, they made up 34.9 per cent of the total respondents who stated that the withdrawal of i-Sinar money was for investment purposes.
A total of 55.5 per cent of EPF contributors used i-Sinar money to pay monthly insurance, followed by the purchase of kitchen items and food (48.6 per cent).
Other purposes include home renovations (32 percent), gadget purchases (24.1 percent) and saving in bank accounts (18.4 percent).
The UCSI Research Center also found that repaying loans was the main purpose for respondents to make i-Sinar withdrawals for the B40 and M40 groups,  as well as those aged between 26 to 55 years.
Kawan2,Klu x de keperluan JANGAN kuarkan duit epf koTDuit epf bukan utk beli iphone baruBukan utk beli motor baruBukan utk beli tv, game console, airpods or iwatchSkrg korang x nampak penting nya ada epf..kau komplen potong2 byk Besok kau dh tua baru kau sesalSO DONT! https://t.co/3gSJOMaMik— 🏴 ZackXVince 🏴 (@vince_zack) October 31, 2020

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GRS To Join Unity Government, says PM10

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clocked in for work in his first day at the Prime Minister’s office at 9am today.

He was received upon arrival at the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali.
The 75-year-old who took his oath of office as the 10th Prime Minister yesterday held a brief press conference today where he announced that Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) had agreed to join his unity government.
At last count, Anwar who is Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman said the unity government was joined by Barisan Nasional (BN) and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
PH walked away from the 15th General Election (GE15) last Saturday with 82 seats. BN has 30 while GPS has 23. This puts the unity government at 135. With GRS now in the fold, they are at 141 seats.
Anwar also said that the unity government would see a smaller Cabinet, apart from mulling a paycut for its ministers. Last night Anwar reaffirmed his stand that he would not be taking his salary as prime minister.
The prime minister added that his priority right now was on the cost of living and the increase in prices of goods. On that note, he would be convening a discussion with relevant government departments latest by Monday.
“I have asked for a detailed discussion and immediate action be taken to reduce the burdens faced by the rakyat. I wil meet up with relevant agencies in the near future, latest by Monday.
“I believe in their (officers) commitment. They understand that our main task is to reduce the burdens faced by the rakyat,” he said.

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Want To DIY Dried Flowers For Cheap? Just Use Your Air Fryer

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If you have been letting your fresh blooms dry naturally, you know that it takes a long time for them to dry completely. It takes about a few weeks to a month to properly dry the flowers.

But you know what? There’s a shortcut.
You can skip those days and just dry them in 30 minutes with an air fryer. They’re not just for cooking food, you know.
It looks promising, doesn’t it?(Credit: Xiaohongshu)
According to AsiaOne, this hack of air-frying flowers was a trend among Chinese netizens on their social media platform, Xiaohongshu last year.
Steps to do it
(Credit: @marvonovo_plant, TikTok)
If you guys wanna try it out, here are the steps to air-fry your blooms:
Cut the stems accordingly so they fit in your air fryer.Space your flowers evenly in the cooking basket. Air fry them at 80-degree celsius for 30 minutes. It’s ready and you can arrange them however you like.
Some tips
Just bear in mind that not all flowers are going to turn out great. Although it is quick, it’s not always a foolproof method. You gotta experiment a few times first.
Well … some work and some don’t?(Credit: @zoetips310 / TikTok)
After some observation with this method, AsiaOne compiled some tips so that your flowers won’t burn to a crisp:
Roses work best with this method. Other flowers may not work so well, so trial and error is required with a few stalks first.  Avoid setting the temperature too high or putting the flowers in for too long.For first-timers, try frying the flowers at 10-minute intervals as some flowers can’t handle the 30-minute duration.
One netizen mistakenly set the air fryer temperature to 160 degrees Celcius and got these very very crisp flowers.(Credit: Xiaohongshu)
Here’s a video tutorial on how to dry your flowers in an air fryer from TikTok.
  @marvonovo_plant Air fryer dried flowers! It’s really nice! #foryou ♬ She Share Story (for Vlog) – 山口夕依
Here’s our version of the tutorial for you guys.

What do you do with dried flowers?
So even if you have dried flowers, what do you do with them?
Here are a few ideas on how to use dried flowers other than just keeping them in the bouquet:
Potpourri – Put in the blend of petals, a few scented herbs and essential oil and you’ll have yourself a potpourri to keep your house fragrant. Flower Confetti – Celebrate a birthday party or bridal shower with a blend of petals. Wedding Bouquet – Create your own bridal bouquet for that minimal but aesthetic look by arranging big and small flowers accordingly. Flower crowns – Make a beautiful headpiece by arranging your flowers in small bouquets and taping them onto a round rustic wire. Scrapbooks – If you’re into journalling, pressing the flowers and putting them into scrapbooks is a very fun and relaxing hobby. Gifting – Add a stem or two of the flowers on the wrapper paper to accent your gifts. Decorative Centerpiece – You can add these flowers in a small vase and decorate them on tables during events or while you’re having guests. Aesthetic Frames – Put your dried flowers in clear frames and decorate your walls or tables with them.
Want to know more fresh flower related stuff? Read the articles below.
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Threat Of Covid-19 Resurgence Looms As Industries Open Up, Says Former Deputy Health Minister

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There could be a risk of a Covid-19 resurgence in the country when industries resume operations, warned former Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye.
He said the threat is real when the economy is trying to restart again as the hope of the virus dying down like what happened to Sars in 2003 now seems more unlikely.
To date, he added, there are no documented effective treatments for Covid-19 with the development of a vaccine would take as long as 2 years so we have to practice social distancing even when the Movement Control Order (MCO) has ended.
Talking about the new normal post-MCO, he said the government must allocate more on public healthcare, especially on combating Covid-19 as increasing the capabilities to mitigate the coronavirus is key in restarting the economy.
He said that considering the MCO has cost around RM2.4 billion daily, the government should invest at least RM4.8 billion on equipment and manpower.
RM2.4 billion should be spent on test kits, tracking technology, quarantine facilities and logistics while the other half on 50,000 specialised healthcare workers or a “Covid-19 team” at the cost of RM48,000 per person, per year.

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