PM Arrives At Istana Negara Amid Talks Of Parliament’s Dissolution

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri has entered the Istana Negara for an audience with the King, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

According to Awani, the prime minister was seen entering the Istana Negara compound at 3.48pm.
The Bera MP also waved to about 100 local and international pressmen who were waiting at Istana Negara’s main entrance today from his car before entering the Palace.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was seen entering the Istana Negara at 3.48pm today. (Credit: Awani)
Speculation is rife that the prime minister, who is also one of UMNO’s vice-presidents, is seeking to advise Yang di-Pertuan Agong to dissolve the Parliament to pave the way for an early general election.
Last Friday, UMNO supreme council agreed for Ismail to present a few potential dates to dissolve Parliament by this year to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
The current Parliament term will only expire on 6 July 2023.
In accordance with the Constitution, GE15 must be held by mid-September next year at the latest.
Meeting last less than an hour
Meanwhile, the prime minister’s audience with the King today lasted less than an hour.
Ismail was seen leaving the Istana Negara at about 4.45pm today.
Kenderaan yang membawa Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri keluar dari Istana Negara pada jam 4.45 petang pic.twitter.com/WajzFrke29— TVALHIJRAH 114 (@TVAlhijrah) October 6, 2022
It however remains unclear what has transpired during the meeting between the two leaders.

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Watsons Introduces ‘8 The Thalasso’ Cleansing Repair And Moist Serum Shampoo

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Watsons Malaysia has introduced 8 The Thalasso, a new water-retaining beauty serum hair care brand.

8 The Thalasso is touted as a premium haircare product with the power to moisturize the scalp and hair with “water retention care” that goes beyond moisturizing.
8 The Thalasso’s stem cell prescription comes with a luxurious combination of marine-derived ingredients for scalp care, bringing the head spa experience right into your home.
Watsons Malaysia managing director Caryn Loh said 8 The Thalasso is a brand that rethinks hair as skin (using the ocean therapy concept, which treats your hair scalp as skin.)
Thalasso comes from the Greek word “Thálassa”, meaning sea. Made with the proprietary innovation of “Thalasso Stem Cell Formula”, harvesting ingredients and combining stem cell extract that deeply penetrates and repairs damaged cuticles from within.Watsons Malaysia managing director Caryn Loh on the uniquness of 8 The Thalasso.
Loh was recently speaking to the media and influencers at the launch of 8 The Thalasso in Kuala Lumpur.

Also present at the launch was MKA Joycare managing director Joyce Lee.
Lee said Malaysians should pay attention to their hair care by knowing the hair-washing steps.
We believe Malaysians have lesser knowledge about pre-shampoo, as the culture is not cultivated here in Malaysia. Hence, we would love to take this opportunity to educate Malaysians about the correct step in washing our hair.MKA Joycare managing director Joyce Lee on maintaining healthy hair.
Watsons Malaysia managing director Caryn Loh (left) and Joyce Lee, Managing Director of MKA Joycare, at the launch of 8 The Thalasso. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
The Moist
8 The Thalasso offers two series of hair care range, namely Moist (for normal to dry scalp) and Smooth (for normal to oily scalp).
The Moist series is formulated with 3 types of stem cells: Thalasso Stem Cell, Apple Stem Cell, and Grape Stem Cell with the proprietary “Aqua Delivery System” that quickly repairs holes and tears in the cuticles and maintains the hydration with “Aqua Network”.
The series offers 4 products: Cleansing Repair & Moist Shampoo, Deep Repair & Aqua Moist Treatment, Rich Coat & High Moist Hair Mask, and Repair Shot & Extra Moist Hair Oil.
A hair-washing demonstration at the launch of 8 The Thalasso. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
The Smooth
The Smooth series is formulated with 3 types of stem cells: Thalasso Stem Cell, Apple Stem Cell, and Eryngium Maritimum Stem Cell to nourish and revitalize weak hair cell activity.
The series offers 4 products: Cleansing Repair & Smooth Shampoo, Smooth Repair & Aqua Treatment, Smooth Coat Rich Hair Mask, and Balancing Serum & Smooth Repair Hair Oil.
Apart from the 2 hair care series mentioned above, 8 The Thalasso also has a Moisturizing & Repairing Booster Hair Mist product formulated with Thalasso and Apple Stem Cells and Meadowfoam δ-Lactone to prevent untamed hair and with Hydroxypropyl chitosan to protect hair from humidity.
Due to the hot weather and pollutants in the air, the hair also needs extra care and cleansing, similar to the “Double Cleansing” carried out in our daily skincare regime.

Reset Cleansing and Head Spa Pre-Shampoo
8 The Thalasso range also includes its Reset Cleansing and Head Spa Pre-Shampoo.
Formulated with 3 types of stem cells – Thalasso Stem Cell, Apple Stem Cell, and Grape Stem Cell with an additional ingredient Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, it aids in hair loss prevention and promotes hair growth, with Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract that provides antioxidant for a youthful scalp.
Pre-shampoo is to be used as the first step in washing your hair to pre-cleanse before shampooing.
It also functions to help reset our scalp by cleaning sebum and dirt from pores, removing styling product remnants, promoting blood circulation, and giving us healthier hair growth.
In addition, it can effectively remove impurities that shampoo alone cannot remove for better oil control on the scalp and is recommended to be used 1-2 times a week.

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We Failed Wawasan 2020, But Here’s A Look At The 12th Malaysia Plan

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After Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob tabled the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) at today’s Parliament sitting, we got our hands on his 45 page and 115 point speech.

READ MORE: PM Lays Out 12th Malaysia Plan In Parliament
So we decided to comb through it and pick out some interesting tidbits that you might be interested in.
The 11th Malaysia Plan & Vision 2020 Didn’t Pan Out
Malaysia missed several goals set in the 11MP. We missed the target average income rate to become a high income nation, and we missed the targeted average annual gross domestic product (GDP) rate.
New Goals For 12MP
Annual GDP rate of 4.5& to 5.5% annually for the years 2021 to 2025.Average household income of RM10,000 a month by 2025.The GDP per capita gap between the Central Region and Sabah is reduced to 1 ratio 2.5, while for Sarawak will be reduced to 1 ratio 1.2 by 2025.Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 45% of GDP in 2030 based on the emissions at 2005, in line with the 2015 Paris Agreement.
5G Finally!
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5G network will be launched by the end of the year.
On top of making sure that the country reaches 100% 4G coverage in populated areas, the plan promises wider 5G coverage, and fixed broadband line to nine million premises by 2025.
More Trains & Roads!
Here is a list of road and railway projects that are aimed to connect industrial, rural, and urban areas in the 12MP.
Klang Valley Double Track Phase One which connects Rawang to Salak Selatan is expected to be completed in 2022.Gemas Electric Double Track to Johor Bahru is the final alignment of the electric twin tracks from Padang Besar, Perlis to Johor Bahru, Johor is scheduled for completion in 2023.The implementation of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project continues and is expected to be completed in 2026.Rapid Transit System (RTS) project that connects Bukit Chagar station, Johor Bahru with Woodlands North station in Singapore will begin construction at the end of 2021.West Coast Highway involving the state of Selangor and Perak is expected to be fully completed in 2024.Central Spine Road Project from Bentong, Pahang to Kuala Krai, Kelantan is scheduled for full completion in 2025The Kota Bharu to Kuala Krai Highway is expected to be completed in 2025.
Education
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To improve the country’s education system, these measures will be implemented:
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics education (STEM) will be strengthened to provide students with technological changes including 4IR.The school environment will be made more conducive through replacement of 148 poor buildings at a total cost of RM1.6 billion in 2021 and 2022.A total of 4 school complexes and 5 new schools will be built at a cost of RM 848 million.Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs will be strengthened with an improved ecosystem, improving program quality through accreditation, international standard body recognition and certification as well as introducing the TVET institutional rating system.Centralized platform for TVET supply and demand data will be developed.A more flexible higher education system will be created and collaboration with the industry will be enhanced to add good quality graduates and meet the needs of the industry.Plans for digital education at the school and higher education levels will be introduced to ensure a broad access to quality education.Upgrading the facilities of several public universities, among others UiTM, UKM, UM, USM, and UUM.
Limited Foreign Workers
In the long run, the number of foreign workers in the workforce is limited to no more than 15 per cent.
Our Very Own Institution Of Infectious Diseases
A National Vaccine Development Roadmap is also being finalized to ensure that Malaysia is able to produce its own vaccine and be prepared for the next pandemic.
A Malaysian Institute of Infectious Diseases will be built in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan in 2022.
Also, the effectiveness of the existing healthcare system and policies will be reviewed.
More Affordable Homes
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More homes that the B40 and M40 groups can afford will be built. New financing options will go with it as well.
Elevate The Poor
Ismail Sabri is confident that the 12MP can alleviate the hardcore poor by 2025. The plan includes programs and schemes to increase the well-being of B40 families, and opening more doors for children in B40 families.
The Bumiputra Agenda
Bumiputera corporate equity ownership has not reached the target of at least 30%. Because of that, 12MP includes mechanisms to encourage more Bumiputra involvement in economic activities and increase the resilience and sustainability of Bumiputra businesses.
The Keluarga Malaysia Agenda
The government will also continue to assist low income Chines and Indians who need assistance by providing improvement programs targeted skills and financial assistance as well as opportunities for entrepreneurship.
The differently abled will continue to be empowered with the implementation of programs such as Job Coaching, Rehabilitation in the Community, Independent Living Center services, OKU entrepreneurship program, and a special career carnival.
Gender Empowerment
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Women’s participation in the job market is targeted to reach 59 percent by 2025.
Access and the quality of early childhood care and education services as well as the care of the elderly with an affordable fee will be enhanced to encourage women to continue to work or return to their jobs.
A framework to empower gender will be introduced and civil and syariah laws will be strengthened to address issues related to women as well.
Committed To Go Green
Ismail Sabri pledged his commitment that Malaysia will become a carbon neutral country by 2050, the soonest.
Currently Malaysia contributes only 0.7% of the world’s greenhouse gas emission
To support this effort, economic instruments such as carbon pricing and carbon tax will be introduced.
Also, Malaysia is moving away from coal generated power.
Green Cities
A total of 120 cities in Malaysia are targeted to achieve the sustainable city status.
Also expect to see more electric cars as the government will give priority to industrial development production of energy efficient vehicles (EEVs) to support the initiative environmentally friendly mobility.

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China and India greening up the world

Popular perception of China and India are hot, crowded, and smoky.

Large cities in China such as Beijing struggle with constant smog and air pollution.Picture credit: skift.com

However, both these countries are responsible for a significant greening of the world, with China having a 10% increase of greening and India at about 6%.

The greener, the better.Picture credit: NASA

China in particular has always struggled with pollution as their economy expanded, but they have since taken swift action with many green buildings and sustainable proposals.
Many of their newer buildings are designed with green architecture elements.
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The Shanghai Tower, for example, is designed to capture rainwater for internal use, has 270 vertical wind turbines to generate electricity, and its distinctive spiral shape reduces the amount of building materials needed.
Imagine living so close to nature!Picture credit: Stefano Boeri
The new Liuzhou Forest City will be a project in the forest city concept, with clusters of “vertical forest” buildings surrounded by greenery.
India chose to return to nature and planted a record-breaking 66 million trees in 12 hours, which has seen the results two years later.
Some of the 1.5 million volunteers involved.Picture credit: Madya Pradesh Government
We can see the positive results of green architecture and other sustainable lifestyles almost immediately, which means it’s never too late to start.
Malaysia has already seen a rising interest in being eco-friendly, but there is still a lot of work to be done.

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Msian netizenâ€™s responses to Worldâ€™s longest water slide has us snorting water out our noses

On Monday, Malaysians found out that we will soon be home to the Worldâ€™s longest water slide.
Escape Park, Penang made the announcement saying that the parkâ€™s newest attraction will open in August.

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Needless to say, many Malaysians were excited about the news. Some, however, did point out that a 1,140m-long slide that takes you a whopping 4 minutes to complete is pretty absurd.
 Thatâ€™s a long time to travel down a water slide! Can you imagine how the queue for the slide will be?

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As with most big news in Malaysia, there are always snarky netizens out there ready to poke fun at any news. Here’s what they had to say about the slide.

“Slider 1: Stop! Stop!Slider 2: What is going on? Now it’s jammed here.Slider 3: There’s a fallen tree la up ahead!Slider 4: Guess we’ll have a snack then while we wait for the jam to clear up *throws rubbish out the side of the slide* 🤣”
“Then suddenly you see one person sliding in the emergency lane”
“1.140km, that’s crazy! It’s like the DUKE highway already”
“When you reach the end Anwar would have already become PM”

“If you want to travel back to your hometown, you just have to ride the slide”
“When you reach the bottom your kid will already be able to talk and say “welcome home”

“When it’s this long it makes you worry about them installing a toll booth”

“Is it as long as taking the LRT? Otherwise I can make a stop at KLCC”
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“It’ll take us six days to play on the waterslide. This would be great during the fasting month. Ride it 5 times and suddenly it’s already Raya”
“As you slide down you can scroll through Twitter”
“It would have been nicer if it started from the Sungai Besi toll and ended at Stadium Shah Alam”
Apparently, we aren’t the only ones impressed and excited for the water slide though. UNILAD’s Facebook page released a video about it too!

We don’t care if this water slide will take us forever to slide down, we gotta try it at least once!


[Watch] Here’s What Happened To Malaysia Previously When Huge Floods Ravaged The Country

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Flash flood has always been a major problem in Malaysia as it happens almost every year. Their impact to the properties and people of Malaysia is heartbreaking.

Flood is a common but still devastating disaster in Malaysia and media outlets during those times tried their best to depict the situation to the public.
During previous times, media outlets are the only way for the public to get information and awareness through newspapers, televisions, radios and occasionally word of mouth.
Today, with advancements in technology, we can see that information through social media easily as the information is at our fingertips.
Here are some examples of the media coverage of floods that happened in 1995 and in 1971.
The 1995 Flood In Taman Sri Muda
A Twitter user, @ATMology shared a tv coverage from Buletin utama TV3 for the flood that happened in December 1995.
Before this tweet, he did a thread on a Taman Sri Muda’s victim testimony for Malaysia Gazette recently. In the testimony, the victim, Anthony De Souza, recalled previous floods that happened in the same area (around 6-7 times) since 1995.
The flood before weren’t as terrible as the most recent one but, it is a recurring problem here.
Hence, that’s why he explained that insurance companies avoid selling any flood insurance policies to the residents there.

SURPRISE! SURPRISE!Taman Seri Muda pernah mengalami banjir teruk genap 26 tahun hari ini, pada 26 Disember 1995. Menurut penduduk setempat, kawasan ini memang sinonim dengan banjir sehinggakan syarikat insurans menolak sebarang bentuk penjualan polisi insurans bencana alam. pic.twitter.com/5tdj7q1v1f— Adam ⚯͛ (@ATMology) December 26, 2021

Following the testimony tweet, the twitter user found a media coverage of the flood that happened back in 1995, 26 years ago. He further added that there’s a little error on the title, (supposed to be  December, not April).
In the earlier Buletin Utama TV3 video, a few kids that experienced the flood were interviewed.
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“Sometimes, after playing soccer, we take a bath (play) in the flood water”, said Hazaidi Hassan, along with his friends that got interviewed.
Another friend of his answered questions by the reporter too.
“Boy: Sometimes, it’s scary too.
Reporter: But you still play with the water?
Boy: Yeap. We still play.”
Ensuing the interview, a female anchor reported the news regarding the goverment’s efforts in relieving the disaster. Almost 10,000 people were affected by this flood and it was said to be the worst one in 10 years of flooding history.
 A flood that happened in Taman Sri Muda in the year of 1995. Credit: @syamsulazim / Twitter
One of the worst affected areas was Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam. The water was reported to be 4 meters deep, enclosing one-story terrace houses there.
In the humanitarian aid, one million ringgit was allocated by the Selangor  goverment to help the flood victims with low income build their lives back.
READ MORE: Taman Sri Muda Folks Helpless For Two Days: Residents Said There’s No Rescue Despite 999 Calls
The Great Flood Of 1971
This is another flood that devastated our country back in 1971.
This time, a TikTok user, @romiejethro uploaded a video of a documentary done by FINAS in collaboration with Bernama which showcased the extremities of the flood that happened during the early year of 1971.
The retrospective documentary on The Great Flood (Benchana Banjir 1971) premiered in FINAS’s Youtube channel on November 2021.
On FINAS‘s channel, they feature a section for interesting retrospective videos which consists of documentaries done in the early era 1950s to 1990s about Malaysia (Malaya).

  @romiejethro ⏺ #Sejarah #bencana #banjirbesar #Malaysia #1971 #greatflood #sejarahMalaysia Video penuh di saluran ▶ #FINASMalaysia ♬ Naratif Retrospektif Bencana Banjir 1 oleh FINAS – mrshadowbanned.my

In the TikTok video, the documentary explained how most of the states in Malaysia were affected except for Perlis, Penang and Kedah.
A quarter of a million people suffered because of that flood, some losing their homes, while others end up losing everything.

Banjir Kuala Langat 1971Sejarah banjir besar yang pernah berlaku di Kuala LangatSumber gambar : Allahyarham Dato’ Harun Idris#InfoKualaLangat pic.twitter.com/LywqUWPRy2— Info Kuala Langat (@InfoKuala) December 19, 2021
Pictures for the flood that happened in 1971 in Kuala Langat.
The Prime Minister at the time, Tun Haji Abdul Razak bin Dato’ Hussein, approved around 11 million ringgit worth of allocations from the centralized fund to help affected citizens.
The documentary also showcased help coming from international countries. Citizens, armed forces and the government were seen working together to deal with the natural disaster that striked that year.
It was also during that year that the government established the Permanent Flood Control Commission to study the short-term and long-term measures for flood mitigation.
With a long history of harrowing floods in Malaysia, efforts to mitigate the problem do exist, but we are still somehow affected badly by it.
READ MORE: Major Flood Once Every 50 Years: How The Recent Flood Stacks Up Against Previous Catastrophies

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Pet Cat Found Dead With All 4 Paws Dismembered, Remains Left In In Front Of KL Family’s Home

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Malaysians were appalled by the tragic death of a pet cat named “Cantik”, its remains left in a box and all four of its paws cruelly dismembered, it is also believed the cat was tortured.
Sharing her sorrows on social media, the cat’s owner Mur Salina Junaidi, had posted videos and images of her feline companion which her family had kept since 2019.
In her Twitter thread, Salina expressed how the family was devastated by the loss of her furry friend and never imagined how such horrors could befall the animal. Cantik was also said to be pregnant with a litter of kittens at the time.
😭😭😭😭😭— fatninnn (@fatninndrh) February 21, 2021
Salina writes how she had rushed home from work after receiving a call from her uncle who found Cantik inside a box which was left outside their home in Kuala Lumpur.
Did you know that she was pregnant? My cat never poops or pee or even hangs out at our neighbour’s house. After you did this, you put her back at my house. What satisfaction did you get out of this, you devil?thesalsss via Twitter.
Speaking to Harian Metro, Salina said that all she could do was cry when she found her pet in such condition.
From what I can tell, Cantik’s paws were possibly broken or ripped off its body by the culprit, not dismembered by something sharp. What’s heartbreaking is that there was excrement coming out of her showing the pain she endured from being tortured alive.Salina via Harian Metro.
Cantik’s death was subsequently reported to the police and the Department Of Veterinary Services Malaysia (VSM).
Netizens were seen sharing their grief and condolences to Salina and her family.
This is so heartless. Subhanallah. I cried.. macam mana tergamak siap potong 4 kaki. Allahuakbar.. if this happened to my cats, I would cry my heart out. Ya Allah..— warkahbudi (@warkahbudi) February 19, 2021
I’m sorry for your loss😭😭😭😭— Ambrose🔮 (@shzwazid) February 19, 2021
Words aren’t even been invented yet to those who did this kind of things to animals— Qissy (@_qissstinaaa) February 19, 2021
Salina said that she will fight to the end to find the people who did this to her beloved pet.
Meanwhile, Malaysia Animal Association president Arie Dwi Andika has called on the public to come forward with any info on the tragic crime.
We hope that the case gets the attention of the authorities and witnesses can either send information to the police or get in touch with the cat’s owner through Animal Malaysia’s Whatsapp hotline at 01120901097, immediately.Arie Dwi Andika via Harian Metro.
People can also reach Salina directly at 01111322841.

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PDRM Rescues 17-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped By Own Husband

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A foreigner is in deep trouble after kidnapping his wife—who was attempting to leave him.

North Klang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner S. Vijaya Rao was quoted by Harian Metro that police arrested the suspect following a report made by a local man at 10.30 pm on Tuesday.
Accordingly, the complainant informed that while at home in Jalan Bukit Kapar, he heard the screams of a woman.
It was believed that the woman was kidnapped using a Proton Satria car.
Acting on information, at 10pm the next day, a police team went to Perak and arrested a foreigner believed to be involved in the case. During the arrest, the victim was found to be with the suspect.North Klang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner S. Vijaya Rao
Vijaya Rao said the investigation found that the victim, a 17-year-old foreigner, was married without registration to a 20-year-old suspect from the same country.
He said the incident happened while the victim was riding a motorcycle when she was stopped by the suspect who was driving the car.
The suspect forced the victim into the car, then took the victim to a house of unknown location. According to investigation, the cause of the incident was due to a misunderstanding between the victim and the suspect on domestic mattersNorth Klang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner S. Vijaya Rao
He said the suspect is being remanded for 14 days starting 18 November to assist in the investigation.
The case is being investigated according to Section 365 of the Penal Code.
Earlier, a screenshot made its round on social media concerning the alleged incident of a man kidnapping a girl.
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Hopefully, the couple can reconcile and the husband will learn to deal with future conflicts in a mature manner.
Kudos to the police for their professionalism and swift action.

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M’sian personal data traded ‘underground’ for less than RM150

Weâ€™ve all been there, just sitting around minding our business when suddenly…

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Aiyo! How did these people get my number laaâ€¦

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Well, it turns out that your private personal data might be on sale at bargain prices!
Free Malaysia Today reports of an underground trade of consumer data where personal information like phone numbers, MyKad details, mailing addresses and other valuable data can be purchased for as low as RM150.

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The report stated that the leaked personal details were regularly on sale to parties who are looking to gain an upper hand on prospect and potential buyers.
And naturally, this also opens up room for criminal entities to take advantage of this huge pool of unsuspecting victims.

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The report was further substantiated by Kuala Lumpur Bar Information Technology Committee chairman Foong Cheng Leong, who noted that the trading of personal data was rather common in Malaysia and enforcement on the matter had seemingly been lacking.
Malaysiaâ€™s Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (PDPA), provides protection for an individual’s personal information and regulates the purchase and sale of personal data for the purpose of legal commercial transactions.

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However, Cheng Leong mentioned that for some reason, persecution of such leaks and breaches were rather nonexistent.
Just recently, cosmetic company Sephora confessed to a data breach where the personal information of customers in the Asia-Pacific region including Malaysia had been exposed by an unauthorised party.
And in 2017 the country went through what was claimed to be one of the biggest data heists in the nation seeing the personal details of some 40 million Malaysian mobile numbers and records from the Malaysian Medical Council were spread online.

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If you’re worried that your personal details might have been divulged without your knowledge, here are a few steps that you can take to protect yourself;
1. New phone, who dis?
Sure it might be a hassle to change your number, transfer files and update your contacts, but peace of mind does come with a price.
2. Don’t pick up!
Try your best not to respond to any calls, texts, and emails from unknown and suspicious sources.
3. Secure the vault
Take time to come up with a complex password for your important accounts and set up 2-step verification for everything.
4. Get notified.
Configure your cash-connected accounts to send you notifications of any and every activity done through it, so you’d always be in the know of any suspicious and unwanted things done in your name.


We Tried Somersby’s Watermelon Cider To See How Summer-y It Really Is

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Somersby Malaysia recently released a brand new watermelon flavoured cider, which is actually rather hard to find. I was rather lucky to come across the bottle, and as an avid watermelon lover, decided to give it a shot.

The Taste Test
The watermelon flavoured cider is very watermelony. Upon popping open the cap, you’re hit with a gentle waft of watermelon– just a hint, nothing too overpowering.
The watermelon cider is a pretty pink colour.(Credit: TRP)
The drink itself is fruity, truly tasting as if someone had crushed watermelon straight into the bottle. The cider is pleasant to mouth without any strong artificial watermelon flavours.
Surprisingly, the Somersby watermelon cider is also a very smooth drink without much fizziness, which could be a pro or a con depending on personal preference.
The Verdict
Compared to other Somersby’s ciders such as the original apple cider or rosé flavours, the watermelon flavoured cider is sweeter and has almost no alcoholic aftertaste. (Although it is an alcoholic drink, with 4.5% alcohol content.)
No matter how nice the drink tastes, don’t feed it to your pets.(Credit: TRP)
It’s pretty perfect for people who just want to relax a little with a fragrantly light watermelon drink, or those who do not particularly like drinks that taste or smell strongly of alcohol.
The watermelon flavoured cider has quickly turned into a personal favourite, pulling ahead of Somersby’s rosé flavoured cider. Now if only I can find it more often.

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No Malaysian Left Behind: Inside A Rescue Flight From Iran

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On 11th March 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic and it wasn’t long before borders around the globe began shutting down.
Flights were cancelled, airports were closed and stranded travellers raced against time to come home.
Among those who were looking for their way home included Malaysians who found themselves trapped amid the panic in Iran. But thanks to the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission, 46 Malaysian nationals and 9 citizens of neighbouring countries were successfully repatriated home on 22nd March via a special chartered AirAsia flight.
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It’s clearly no easy task, and the circumstances surrounding the flight was certainly out of the ordinary.
Fahmi Esmail, one of the AirAsia cabin crew members who was part of the rescue operation describes it as daunting.
I had mixed feelings when I first heard that I will be operating the rescue flight to Tehran. I hesitated initially because of the state of the pandemic in Iran but at the same time, this is one of the rare chances where I can actually serve my country and help my fellow Malaysians.Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.
Fahmi Esmail, the AirAsia cabin crew part of the 22nd March reparation mission of Malaysians in Iran. (Credit: AsirAsia)
Fahmi only had three days notice from the date of departure. Unsure of what to do, he called his parents who were very clear in the decision they knew their son had to make.
“Go and bring our fellow Malaysians home,” said his father with conviction.
They were well aware of the severity of the pandemic, but their hearts went out to their fellow Malaysians stranded in a foreign land with the world screeching to a halt.
The preparation
As a rule, cabin crew members had to be well rested and physically fit to operate a flight.
However, this was no ordinary flight and the selected crew had to do a bit of studying before the mission.
Precautionary steps, specialised procedures and manuals on personal protective equipment (PPE) were given to the crew members in preparation for the rescue mission.
I also found out that instead of our usual uniform, we will be wearing polo tee and pants underneath all the layers of PPE to ensure that we can be more comfortable and move around easier.Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.
Image for illustration purposes.(Credit: AirAsia)
Before the flight
On the day of the flight, the crew were briefed by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), Health Ministry (MOH) as well as a few other government agencies who also took part in the mission. Medical and government officials also joined the crew on the flight.
After another round of detailed PPE briefing, it was time to put on the protective layers.
Over the alternate uniform, the crew members donned a plastic gown, head cover, shoe covers, gloves, mask and goggles that had to be worn throughout the rescue mission.
Then we all moved together to the aircraft. That moment somehow reminded me of an iconic scene from an old movie I saw called “Armageddon”, where the characters walked together in their spacesuits to a spaceship ready to save the world! Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.
Briefing onboard the aircraft before departure.(Credit: AsirAsia)
The flight
Fahmi describes the flight back as relatively calm, but there were many rules in place.
The aircraft cabin was divided into three zones – Green, Yellow and Red and the seats were marked to indicate which seats were to be left empty to space out the passengers.
None of the crew members was allowed to leave the aircraft upon landing in Tehran.
Food and water were also pre-packed and placed in the seat pockets to minimise social engagement.
In fact, the only times the crew members spoke to the passengers were to greet them upon embarking the plane. Only the medical team members could attend to their needs onboard.
As I bid them welcome, I could tell that they were tired and couldn’t wait to get home.Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.
Besides that, the crew were instructed to face the passengers at all times as the weakest part of the PPE is the back. They were also not allowed to use the toilet at all as it would risk contaminating the PPE. So, they had to carefully plan meals and limit water intake.
Fahmi in his “spacesuit” PPE(Credit: AirAsia)
Landing back in Malaysia
All of us heaved a huge sigh of relief when the aircraft landed at Kuala Lumpur, and I could see the joy on the faces of our guests!Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.
Disembarking the flight was another carefully planned procedure that was done according to the zones. First Green Zone with pilots and crew members, then Yellow Zone with engineers, government officials, more crew members, and finally the Red Zone with all passengers, medical team and the last batch of crew members.
Once people got off the place, everyone went through a decontamination process by the Hazmat (Hazardous Materials) team from the Fire and Rescue Department. The same team also disinfected the aircraft.
Right after decontamination, everyone was transported to a designated quarantine centre for health screening. They remained there for two days, awaiting test results.
Cabin crew being transported to the quarantine centre for health screening.(Credit: AirAsia)
Alhamdulillah, the test result came back good, so we were allowed to continue self-quarantine at home.Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.
Despite the danger and difficulty of the operation, Fahmi has no regrets. He says he’ll do it again in a heartbeat!
When he shared his experience on social media, many Malaysians thanked him for bringing our countrymen home, including the families of the repatriated passengers.

But Fahmi remains humble, thanking NADMA, MOH, the medical officers, Bomba Malaysia, the AirAsia team and everyone who was involved in the mission for their continuous effort in battling the pandemic.
It made me immensely proud, but I am only just a part of a huge team of a few hundred behind this operation, and all of them have contributed much more to the mission behind the scenes than me!Fahmi Esmail, AirAsia cabin crew.

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46 Malaysians safely repatriated from Iran, to be quarantined
#InThisTogether - Mission repatriation: Iran, with Cabin Crew Fahmi Esmail


Heavy School Bags: Education Ministry To Provide Locker Facilities In Primary Schools

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The Ministry of Education (KPM) will provide locker facilities in primary schools in phases starting this year.

The move is touted as a long-term solution related to heavy school bags which is a concern, especially for primary school students.
Senior Minister of Education, Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said in a statement that the lockers will be provided for primary schools with two sessions.
According to him, phase one will involve the preparation of lockers for Year One, Year Two and Year Three students.
Phase One will involve 10,662 classes with a total of 323,186 students.
The total estimated allocation for 2022 for phase one is RM37.3 million. For phase two, the provision of lockers will be extended to Level Two students, namely Year Four, Year Five and Year Six in primary schools that operate in two sessions. Implementation is expected to be ready in 2023.Senior Minister of Education, Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin elaborating on the plan to install lockers at primary schools.
For one-session schools, students will keep their books in desk drawers in their classrooms, he added.
The approach was first introduced by the ministry as one of the seven holistic solutions to address the issue.
Berikut dikongsikan infografik berkaitan pendekatan KPM dalam menangani isu beg berat murid.Sebanyak 7 pendekatan dan ketetapan digariskan yang akan dilaksanakan termasuk penyediaan lokar bagi menangani isu beg berat murid, khususnya murid Tahap 1 di sekolah rendah.(1/4) pic.twitter.com/krHfJ6N5ug— Radzi Jidin (@RadziJidin) March 6, 2022
READ MORE: School Bags Shouldn’t Weigh More Than 10% Of The Child’s Weight, Says Study
More Solutions In The Pipeline
Parents and academicians had complained that among the causes of the heavy school bag is the number of subjects in primary schools being too many.
As such, the ministry is also looking to rearrange the timetable by limiting it to between three and four subjects a day.
  @abdullahjamadi Berat beg sekolah anak² kita..😅😅 ♬ original sound  – Abdullah Jamadi | Cikgu Urut
Mohd Radzi said in this regard, the school needs to take into account the weighting of subjects, the availability of teachers and also school sessions.
In addition, schools will be given the flexibility to prepare timetables according to the weekly cycle as is being implemented by some schools under the MOE. Each student is also not allowed to bring more than two exercise books for each subject at a time and each exercise book should not exceed 80 pages.Senior Minister of Education, Senator Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin elaborating on adjusting the students’ timetable.
Students will only be allowed to use activity books provided by the ministry while workbooks can only be used as reference material or review material outside of teaching and learning time (PdP).
The KPM will also look into the continuous publication of new textbooks in digital format.
To date, a total of 692 titles of digital textbooks have been uploaded to the Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia (DELIMa) platform.
Students with devices can access digital textbooks through the DELIMa platform.

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Malaysia Hits Record-Breaking 2,188 New Cases Today, With 70% From Selangor

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Malaysia breaks the 2,000-mark in daily Covid-19 cases with a staggering 2,118 new cases recorded today.

Selangor recorded the highest number of cases with 1,623 (74.2%), followed by Sabah with 232 cases (10.6%) and Perak with 112 cases (5.1%).
Based on the data by the Health Ministry, a majority of the cases reported in Selangor are from the Teratai Cluster with 1,511 cases.
Teratai Cluster is linked to the Top Glove factory and worker’s hostel in Meru, Klang. It is currently the biggest cluster in Klang Valley with 4,036 confirmed infections.
MOH said that medical and public health teams have been mobilized to the affected areas to assist in all control and prevention activities.
The Ministry also reported 4 deaths from the coronavirus today while 1,673 patients have recovered.
Status Terkini COVID19, 24 Nov 2020Kes sembuh=1,673Jumlah kes sembuh=44,153 kesKes baharu positif=2,188 kes(kes import=0 kes tempatan=2,188)Jumlah positif=58,847 kesKes kematian=4Jumlah kes kematian=341 kesKes dirawat di ICU=112 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan=49 kes pic.twitter.com/WiCGOeW0PI— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) November 24, 2020

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Opposition Demands Parliament Reconvene By 9 August, Says That Confidence Motion Shouldn’t Be Delayed

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Opposition parties and independent MPs aligned to them have issued a joint statement saying that they’re not supporting Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin to continue as the Prime Minister and demand that Parliament reconvene no later than 9 August, 2021.

This is based on the Standing Orders 11(3) to discuss, debate and propose a vote of no confidence against Mahiaddin
The statement included the signatures of leaders of various parties and one Independent MP including:
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim – Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Mohamad Sabu – Parti Amanah Negara (AMANAH), Lim Guan Eng – Democratic Action Party (DAP), Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal – Parti Warisan Sabah (WARISAN)Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad – Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (PEJUANG)Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau – Pertubuhan Kinabalu Progresi Bersatu (UPKO)Baru Bian – Parti Sarawak BersatuSyed Saddiq – Parti Ikatan Demokratik Malaysia (MUDA) Dr Maszlee Malik (Independent)
It’s stated that the opposition thinks it’s unreasonable for the government to delay the process in Parliament.
This, the statement said, is after taking into account the current Covid-19 situation which has affected the lives and livelihoods of many Malaysians and solving the instability issue within the government.
Therefore, we are of the view that the motion of confidence must be tabled, discussed and decided now and at the same time end the issue of the legitimacy of the Prime Minister.Opposition Leaders
Earlier today, the Prime Minister held a press conference, flanked by several Ministers, after meeting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
He said that a confidence motion will be tabled in Parliament to solidify the legitimacy of his position and government but it will be done in September.
READ MORE: [Just In] “I’ll Test My Support In Parliament,” Says Prime Minister

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What Happens When Your Heart Breaks… Literally?

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When you think of a broken heart, you may picture a cartoon drawing with a jagged line through it.

But did you know that a “broken heart” can lead to death?
Consultant Psychiatrist at the Universiti Malaya Medical Center (PPUM) Prof Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin shared a series of tweets explaining a phenomenon called the broken heart syndrome.
The expert who often advocates for mental health and tobacco control said:
Broken Heart Syndrome. It goes to show that mental health affects physical health. That we should be kind to each other during and post relationships. That grief can kill and we should deal with it kindly too.Consultant Psychiatrist at PPUM Prof Dr Amer Siddiq Amer Nordin
What is the broken heart syndrome?
According to the American Heart Association, broken heart syndrome, also called stress-induced cardiomyopathy can strike even if you’re healthy.
This syndrome was first described in Japan in 1990 and in the United States in 1998 thus earning the name takotsubo cardiomyopathy.
Named after an octopus trap (tako-tsubo), the appearance of the left ventricular (LV) apical balloons resembles the shape of the trap.
Credit: Academic Life in Emergency Medicine (AliEM)
This weakens the heart muscle and means it does not pump blood as well as it should and is usually triggered by extreme emotional or physical stress.
What causes broken heart syndrome and why is it important to be able to differentiate it from a heart attack?
There are two kinds of stress – emotional or physical – which are often the cause of broken heart syndrome.
However, while most people with this condition experience a stressful event, up to 30% of patients have no identifiable trigger at the time of their initial symptoms.
Studies have also found that almost 80% to a 100% of cases are in women spanning from the average age of 61 years old to 76 years old.
However, there is no evidence to suggest familial inheritance.
Nevertheless, while this syndrome may resemble a heart attack, it is not as dangerous according to experts.
The British Heart Foundation noted that while most heart attacks occur due to blockages and blood clots forming in the coronary arteries, people experiencing broken heart syndrome frequently have normal coronary arteries and often do not have severe blockages or clots.
The heart cells of people experiencing broken heart syndrome are stunned by the adrenaline and other stress hormones.

Symptoms to look out for?
The symptoms of broken heart syndrome can mimic symptoms of a heart attack. These symptoms may begin as soon as minutes or as long as hours after an emotionally or physically stressful event.
Some symptoms to watch out for include chest pains, shortness of breath, excessive sweating and dizziness.
Good news, bad news?
Fortunately, this gets better very quickly in most cases, often within weeks or just a few days.
However, the bad news is that broken heart syndrome can lead to severe, short-term heart muscle failure and in rare cases, can be fatal.
Studies have shown that some people’s hearts will permanently change shape and they may continue to experience symptoms such as tiredness, chest pain and lack of energy.
About 1 in 10 people who’ve had tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy develop it again after they’ve recovered.

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Dubai Police Reunites Malaysian Mom With Her Son Who Was Taken Overseas For 2 Years By Ex-Husband

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A Malaysian mother was finally able to be reunited with her son, with the help of the Dubai police after the boy was taken by her ex-husband in 2018.

The joy and relief on 38-year-old Rose Hu’s face was eminent in a social media video shared by The National News – an English media outlet in the United Arab Emirates.
According to reports, her son was supposed to go on a holiday with his ex-husband in Dubai in December 2018 but worry started to creep onto Rose as when he stopped responding to her messages once he reached the UAE.
Picture Credit: Twitter
There wasn’t a single night or day that I didn’t miss him or thought about him and cried, but it’s all over now.Rose Hu via The National News
She won a custody battle earlier this year to get her child back but her ex-husband went missing after the court has reached the verdict.
Rose was supposed to go to the UAE in April but was unable to do so due to the Covid-19 outbreak. It was around this time when her ex-husband tried to disappear with the boy.
She initially filed a custody case in 2019 but was rejected as it was deemed out of jurisdiction but Dubai’s Court of Cassation overturned the ruling and ordered a retrial.
During the hearing, it was then revealed that the father had breached agreement signed in a Malaysian court which stipulates that he has to bring the boy back.
It’s reported that Rose’s ex-husband will appeal against the court’s decision to grant her custody over their son.
Watch Rose share her harrowing experience of being separated from her son below:
Dubai Police help to reunite a mother and son after two years apart pic.twitter.com/T7qTQsmjOZ— The National (@TheNationalNews) November 10, 2020

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3 Kittens Murdered After Being Put In Dobi Washing Machine

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A local woman was shocked to find 3 young kittens drowned at a self-service laundromat in Kepong on 12 July. She has since made a police report.
What you need to know: The 39-year-old woman had visited the laundromat in the morning and found the bodies of three kittens in three separate washing machines. She notified authorities and was then asked to hold on to the dead bodies until the Malaysia Veterinary Service Department (DVS) Regulatory Unit could arrive on the scene to begin their investigation. CCTV footage revealed a man putting the three cats into the washing machines at around 5.30am.
CCTV footage taken.(Credit: Facebook/DoBetter4Malaysia)
If the suspect is found and brought to court, he can be charged under Section 29 (1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 which carries a maximum three years’ jail or a maximum RM100,000 fine, or both, if convicted.
Why it matters: Animal abuse is rampant in the country, where cats and dogs are murdered, often in gruesome ways, with distressing frequency. Just last year, in a similar case, a man was charged with killing a pregnant cat by putting her in the dryer of a self-service laundromat along with two others. He was sentenced to 34 months in jail with a RM40,000 fine.
Read more:Cops: Man allegedly drowns three cats at Kepong launderette [Malay Mail]Malaysian who killed pregnant cat in launderette dryer sentenced to two years’ jail [Straits Times]Laundromat cat killer jailed 34 months and fined RM40,000 [NST]Someone Poisoned 11 Cats To Death In Rawang [TRP]

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Hennessy Just Released A Mooncake Package And Here’s What’s In It

The Mid-Autumn Festival is another occasion for reunions, and Hennessy has released a limited edition Mooncake Package to celebrate this special day.
Called the “Box Of First Moments”, the package comes with everything you need to make this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival memorable.

(Credit: TRP)

On top of festival-themed coasters and invitation cards, you’ll receive a bottle of Hennessy VSOP and a “Moon Ice” mould to make slow-melting ice spheres. There’s also a Digital Cocktail Book – accessed via QR codes in the box – for those who would like to try their hand at creating cocktails for the occasion.
And of course, no Mid-Autumn Festival reunion is complete without mooncakes. The package comes with two Hennessy-infused snow skin mooncakes that goes well with the cognac.
But perhaps the best feature of the package is the surprise that comes at the bottom of the package. Upon lifting the first layer, you’ll find what would probably remind you of the very first lanterns you’ve had.

(Credit: TRP)

The Box Of First Moments is available for purchase on The Good Stuff at RM337 per order.

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45 YO Man Dies Of Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) On Mount Kinabalu – Wife Hospitalized

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Recently on Tuesday (April 25), a 45-year-old man passed away at the Ranau Hospital after experiencing Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS) while climbing Mount Kinabalu with his wife.

As reported by The Borneo Post, Alexander Kueh Check Boo was pronounced dead at 4.30 am at the Ranau Hospital. His wife, Ng Wee Pro, 35, and he decided to climb Mount Kinabalu but both suffered difficulties in breathing from altitude sickness.
Altitude Mountain Sickness also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a condition when someone travels to a high altitude, usually above 2,400 meters. AMS is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at those high altitudes. Symptoms can include headache, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, shortness of breath and feeling sick.
Although they successfully reached the Panabalan Base Camp – the final pit stop before ascending to the Low’s Peak Summit (highest peak) of Mount Kinabalu – on Monday, Ng complained of having headaches and respiratory difficulties at about 9 pm.
The Mountain Search and Rescue (MOSAR) team gave her oxygen that night and decided to stretch her down to Timpohon Gate at 10 pm and then to the Ranau Hospital for further treatment.
However, around 2 am on Tuesday, two kilometres away from the Timpohon Gate, Kueh experienced difficulties in breathing and muscle cramps. He was similarly stretchered down to the Timpohon Gate as well.
(Credit: Julaiman Kamin / Sabah Park’s Facebook)
Both victims were sent to the Ranau Hospital at 3.40 am by ambulance. Sadly, Kueh was then reported dead after he arrived at the hospital. His wife’s condition was reported to be stable after she recovered from AMS.
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, extends her sympathies to the family and requested that the Sabah Parks assist the decedent’s family whenever necessary. She advised future climbers to be more prepared physically and mentally before climbing Mt Kinabalu.
Treacherous Mt Kinabalu
In a separate rescue case, on Monday (April 24), the MOSAR team rescued a female climber who suffered leg injuries at Panabalan (also known as Panar Laban). She was carried down to Timpohon Gate for further treatment.
According to the Daily Express, the 26-year-old female marks the third case of the month in April 2023 and the 18th victim to be rescued on Mt Kinabalu so far this year, said Head of the Ranau Fire & Rescue Station, PPgB Ridwan Mohd Taib.
Ridwan reiterated his advice for future climbers to do a self-health assessment before climbing Mt Kinabalu. He said that there must be mental and physical preparation and only bring along suitable and necessary items.
Always climb in groups, don’t walk alone and make sure to be attentive to what the guides advise us. This is important in order to avoid any untoward incidents future. PPgB Ridwan Mohd Taib, Head of the Ranau Fire & Rescue Station
Although Mt Kinabalu is a popular place to climb with around 20,000 people attempting to reach Low’s Peak each year, it also has its deadly challenges.
Kinabalu Park.
(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
Last year in August, a 51-year-old Sarawakian man also fell unconscious going up to the Panar Laban base. He was then declared dead when rescuers stretchered him down.
In 2016, a Singaporean avid hiker also fell to his death while training for a competitive climb there. He was believed to be training alone for a climbathon at the time of the incident.

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1990 to 2020 â€“ the history of Visit Malaysia logos

Many of you must be aware of the latest Visit Malaysia 2020
campaign logo. The rhinoceros hornbill perched alongside a hibiscus flower and
paku-pakis leaf has been the hottest topic of conversation this week.

Picture Credit: @MyMOTAC/Twitter

While the environmentally inclined logo is a definite
upgrade from the previously garish Visit Malaysia 2020 logo, it did bring out many
grammar Nazis for the phrase â€œVisit Truly Asia Malaysiaâ€.

Visit Truly Asia Malaysia? My grammar nazi is tingling.. https://t.co/M4OOM9WBCK
â€” M.Khairi (@mdotkhairi) July 22, 2019

FYI, â€œVisit Truly Asia Malaysiaâ€ is actually grammatically correct. The phrase excludes an article â€œVisit the Truly Asia Malaysiaâ€, but articles are optional. (If you donâ€™t believe us, ask your English teacher lah.)
Anyway, with so much interest placed on the Visit Malaysia 2020 logo, weâ€™ve decided to take a trip back in time to look at Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) logos of past years.
Visit Malaysia Year 1990

Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia

The entire Visit Malaysia campaign first came to light in
1990 with the theme â€œFascinating Malaysia. Year of Festivalsâ€. The campaign was
deemed to be highly successful as Malaysia recorded 7.4 million tourist
arrivals compared to 4.8 million in 1989.
Meanwhile, the logo was very 90s with the Sultan Abdul Samad
building against a ribbon-sun hybrid silhouette and a colourful firework resembling
a tree. The tagline read: â€œYouâ€™ll be fascinated.â€

Wira the Orang Utan as the 1998 Commonwealth Games mascotPicture Credit: Wikipedia

This was also the year Wira the Orang Utan mascot and the â€œTo know Malaysia is to love Malaysiaâ€ song were introduced.

Visit Malaysia Year 1994

 Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia

Spurred by the success of VMY 1990, Visit Malaysia Year 1994
was created with the theme â€œFascinating Malaysia. Naturally More.â€
This time, the logo was a scaled down version of the 1990
logo. It featured the same Sultan Abdul Samad building against a darker red ribbon-sun
silhouette with no tagline and no firework tree.

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Visit Malaysia Year 2007

Picture Credit: @aniqaimyr/Twitter

It took more than a decade – 13 years, in fact- for the next
VMY logo to appear. This time, the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 logo was launched
in conjunction with the 50th Independence Anniversary.
This 2007 logo was simple and colourful with the words â€œVisit
Malaysia 2007â€ boldly emblazoned across a white background alongside a
multi-coloured hibiscus flower. As it was also 50 years since merdeka,
the theme of the year â€œCelebrating 50 years of Nationhoodâ€ was included in the
logo.

The 2007 tourism campaign included the â€œThe time is now. The
place is Malaysiaâ€ slogan together with the iconic â€œMalaysia Truly Asiaâ€ slogan.

Visit Malaysia Year 2014
Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia
2014 marked the year of a new avatar of the VMY logo. This time,
the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 campaign was themed â€œCelebrating 1Malaysia Truly
Asiaâ€ to reflect the diversity in unity of Malaysians.
The 2014 logo was cleaner, modern and kinda abstract featuring a 14-point star and the iconic â€œTruly Asiaâ€ tagline.

Wira the Orang Utan was retired and a Proboscis Monkey was chosen
as the mascot.

Visit Malaysia Year 2020- Part 1

 Picture Credit: @aniqaimyr/Twitter

Ah, who can forget this eyesore? The first Visit Malaysia Year 2020 was unveiled in 2018 to much, much MUCH criticism for the clip-art style graphics of the Petronas Twin Towers and sunglasses wearing orangutan, proboscis monkey and turtle.
The logo was revealed to be a part of the 2020 Tourism Malaysia theme, â€œTravel. Enjoy. Respectâ€.
However, a lot of people hated it. A LOT.

@jacksfilms fix this official visit Malaysia logo. Most Malaysian are really pissed with the gov when they approve this logo. #ugly pic.twitter.com/YpFn4Zzc5M
â€” Peace pollinator ✳ (@epul2kyu) February 1, 2018

There was even a petition with over 13,000 supporters for Tourism Malaysia to stop using the design. It seemed like it worked because we got a new logo….

Visit Malaysia Year 2020- Part 2

Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia

Aaaaaaaaand the mistake has been rectified!
Extremely aware of the unpopularity of the previous VMY 2020
design, Tourism Malaysia introduced a brand-new logo centred around the theme
of The Sustainability of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
This batik-inspired logo was picked out of hundreds of entries after Tourism Malaysia announced a Visit Malaysia 2020 logo competition earlier this year.

Picture Credit: @bernamadotcom/Twitter

The rhinoceros hornbill represents the fauna and
eco-adventures in Malaysia. A red hibiscus flower reflects a celebration of
cultural diversity in Malaysia, playing on the English translation of â€œbunga
rayaâ€ as â€œflower of celebrationâ€. The paku pakis represents the uniqueness of Malaysian
cuisine.

BONUS: Malaysia Truly Asia

Picture Credit: MaTiC

Every single one of us knows the â€œMalaysia Truly Asiaâ€ tune
and slogan. Itâ€™s what we secretly sing in our heads when showing around Mat
Salleh friends or not-so-secretly yell at our brothers across the Causeway down
south.
However, â€œMalaysia Truly Asiaâ€ was never an official Visit
Malaysia Year logo. It was just a very nice, very successful tourism marketing campaign
that was launched worldwide in 1999.

Due to its success in luring in curious tourists and perfectly
capturing the essence of Malaysia, the slogan has remained a mainstay in
Malaysiaâ€™s promotional efforts ever since.

There you have it. Now you know a little bit about Negarakuâ€™s tourism past.
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Vaccines Will Be Available Starting End Of This Month, Says Muhyiddin

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The government will roll-out the National Covid-19 Immunization Programme start at the end of this month, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He said that they are are targeting 80% of the country’s population or 26.5 million individuals and added that it will be given out for free to Malaysians.
Three-phase roll out
The vaccination programme will be done in three phases:
The first first phase
Involves 500,000 individuals consisting frontline of health workers and non-health workers starting end of this month.
The second phase
For high-risk groups such as the elderly and the vulnerable who are 60 years of age or older, and have co-morbidity problems like heart disease, obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. People with disabilities (OKU) are also included in this phase.
As much 9.4 million people are expected to receive the vaccine under this second phase, which will take place from April to August 2021.
The third phase
Adults 18 years of age and older, which will run from May 2021 to February 2022.
KJ to coordinate vaccination programme
Muhyiddin said that over 600 vaccination centres will be open nationwide by utilising public and private health facilities, stadiums, convention centers as well as universities.
He also said that the Cabinet has agreed to appoint Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to coordinate the immunization program.
The Minister will lead a Special Task Force that manages the implementation of the program in terms of logistics and coordination with states and government agencies.

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KL Is World Book Capital 2020 But M’sians Don’t Read That Much

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2020 starts off with Kuala Lumpur as the World Book Capital for the year.
The World Book Capital is a programme started by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to acknowledge the best programmes dedicated to books and reading.
Since the programme started in 2001, Malaysia is the second Southeast Asian country to host the World Book Capital, after Thailand in 2013.
Malaysia was chosen on the recommendation of the the World Book capital Advisory Committee based on the country’s strong focus on inclusive education, development of a knowledge-based society, and accessibility to reading for all parts of KL’s population.
Statistics show that almost all Malaysians can read with an adult literacy rate of 93%, but that doesn’t mean that they read regularly for leisure.
According to our (not a scientifically-backed) poll, only about 40% of our readers responded that they read for fun.

According to an actual research paper, Malaysians on average only read two books a year, and more than 60% of respondents say they would rather do something else than read.
Why read anyway?
According to the Journal of Education from Boston University, the author Freire proposes that reading is an absorption of knowledge and an act of creativity.
Reading provides a better insight to the world, and reading certain forms of writing can transform our understanding of the world.
Within today’s society, reading and comprehension is a vital skill. With how much information is available everywhere, reading is essential in understanding, improving, and uplifting yourself.
Sure, reading is helpful in your studies, but there is more to reading than schoolwork.(Credit: KLWBC)
In fact, current Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is the biggest champion of reading, claiming that daily reading keeps his mind active by improving his memory and the grasp of language.
He’s actually not wrong, since numerous studies have shown that reading activates the brain, and more frequent cognitive activity in daily life leads to slower late-life cognitive decline.
Lembah Pantai Member of Parliament Fahmi Fadzli has also called on all Malaysians to read at least one book a month.
The material doesn’t have to be something serious – even comics will do.Fahmi Fadzli at the Back-to-School programme at Taman Bukit Angkasa
Additionally, reading drastically reduces stress up to 68%, a method faster and better than other activities such as listening to music.
So what exactly should we be reading?
Not all mediums are made alike, and even then not all stories are written the same.
But, you say, comic books don’t count, it’s all pictures. Just like how there are different kinds of movies, ranging from philosophical to slapstick, there exists a vast range of storytelling within the different mediums, none better than the other.
Books, comics, graphic novels, and magazines all tell a story, each with different strengths of conveying the message. All of them should at least be given the chance to present what they can offer, since reading is about broadening your horizons, after all.
Textbooks? Novels? Magazines? How about everything?(Credit: KLWBC)
Some seemingly childish mediums such as comic books hold a surprising amount of maturity and meaning, touching on deep topics such as sacrifice, death, or honour. Even “unrealistic” superhero comics like Spider-Man deal with themes of grief, loss, and redemption.
Regardless, any form of reading material is simply a “gateway drug” to more reading. The more reading becomes a part of society, the more acceptable all kinds of reading material will be. To raise a generation of literate children, we simply need to teach them to read and show them that reading is a pleasurable activity.
Best-selling author Neil Gaiman, who also writes for graphic novels and TV shows, proposes that there is no such thing as a bad book.
Do not discourage children from reading because you feel they are reading the wrong thing. Fiction you do not like is a route to other books you may prefer. And not everyone has the same taste as you. Neil Gaiman
Even within the medium of books, fiction is more or less snubbed in favour of non-fiction, but why is that so when fiction increases our capacity for empathy?
Empathy allows you to use your imagination, to create a world and feel things, visit places, and view different perspectives. Empathy allows us to function as more than self-obsessed individuals. Empathy allows us to care for those who are different from us, and as KL is a city of contrasts and diversity, this rings particularly strong in their goal of KL BACA: Caring through Reading.
But all the different books, comics, novels, and magazines simply reflect the world a certain way: to truly understand the world, we just need to read broadly and deeply.
Where do I read?
KL as the World Book Capital is simply the best opportunity to step into the world of reading, as this year the city will be promoting and highlighting the books and wide array of reading material available to Malaysians.
Yes, Malaysia actually has quite a few lovely libraries.(Credit: TimeOut KL)
Among the activities are the construction of Kota Buku Complex, a campaign for train commuters to easily pick up reading materials at train stations, and new digital services for 12 libraries in KL’s marginal areas.
In the meantime, don’t hesitate to visit our lovely libraries (KL Library recently reopened with a brand new look), join a reading group, or follow KL BACA on Facebook for the latest information.

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Ismail Sabri Announces Free Samsung Tablets For Students, Draws Praise On Social Media

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As the election draws near, the government is starting to deliver for Malaysians like never before.

And there’s no easier way to tell people you care than with a gift.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that recipients of the Keluarga Malaysia Peranti Siswa tablets could keep their device for free.
He hopes the freebie will motivate the students to study hard and achieve excellent results.
Previously, the tablets were handed out as a ‘loan’, and students had to return the device after they had completed their studies.
However, based on the encouraging feedback during the meeting between the Minister of Communications and Multimedia and the Student Representative Council (MPP) on 15 August, there was a suggestion that it be given directly to students who get excellent results.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the decision to give the tablets for free.
Kerajaan beri terus tablet PerantiSiswa kepada penerima, tidak perlu pulang balik – YAB Perdana Menteri, @IsmailSabri60#PerantiSiswa#KeluargaMalaysia#BekerjaBersamaRakyat#KLCeria#CMSWPKL a pic.twitter.com/dBs2zwBc5h— Jabatan Penerangan WPKL🇲🇾 (@JaPenWPKL) September 4, 2022
Ismail Sabri announced the good news at the launching ceremony of the Malaysian Family Student Initiative at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Shah Alam.
Also present were the Minister of Communications and Multimedia, Tan Sri Annuar Musa; Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad; and the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Cooperative Development, Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Winning Hearts And Minds
The Peranti Siswa Initiative tablets are being rolled out after some waiting.
READ MORE: Annuar: Peranti Siswa Tablets To Be Handed Out Starting June
The first phase is open to Malaysian citizens in the B40 family category, which is:
A household income of RM4,850 and below; Are pursuing full-time studies at diploma, advanced diploma or bachelor’s degree level;Have never received device assistance from any government program.
The second phase is open to students following the foundation program and matriculation in public higher education institutions (IPTA), Form 6 and vocational diploma programs.
Applications are open until 30 September.
Jom Daftar Program PERANTISISWA Keluarga Malaysia Fasa 2Pakej PerantiSiswa Keluarga Malaysia adalah satu inisiatif Kerajaan untuk membekalkan sebuah peranti ‘TABLET SAMSUNG SECARA PERCUMA’https://t.co/UF8rVveIEp pic.twitter.com/h8IcssFHvn— FTKKP UMP (@ftkkpump) August 21, 2022
Ismail Sabri said the government had allocated RM450 million through the 2022 Budget to implement the Malaysian Family Student Initiative.
As many as 400,000 eligible students from the B40 group are expected to benefit from it.
Ismail Sabri noted that tablets help in the learning process and are stimulating for students.
However, less privileged students sometimes need to borrow a friend’s device or go to an Internet centre in town to attend online classes or do study assignments.
Through this initiative, B40 students will receive a tablet that can be used throughout the learning process until they graduate.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on tablets making schoolwork more fun and more interactive, adding extra incentive for students especially the underprivileged.
Many hailed the handout as reflecting the popular sentiment in the rakyat.
People are also highlighting how in the past, students needed to use their National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans.
Bantuan Peranti Siswa seperti ini sangat membantu mahasiswa B40 , dapat Tablet free terus . Zaman dulu study pakai duit loan PTPTN je beli PC . #KeluargaMalaysia @IsmailSabri60 @AnnuarMusa pic.twitter.com/qZMKgqDqOk— AkimZone (@AkimZone) September 4, 2022
Tengok kerja buat PM DSIS dalam usaha membantu pelbagai golongan.. Sampaikan pelajar2 Siswa B40 pun di berikan percuma peranti berupa tablet berjenama untuk meringankan beban mereka…. 👍💪🇲🇾— Ranz Sparrow (@RanzSparrow) September 3, 2022
READ MORE: Peranti Siswa Launches Tomorrow, Let’s Take A Closer Look

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Massive Water Cuts Across Klang Valley (AGAIN!) Today Due To Pollution

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There will be yet another water cut as Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) have again halted work at Sungai Selangor Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Rantau Panjang Water Treatment Plants.

The suspension of these four plants has caused an unscheduled water supply disruption involving 1,196,457 accounts covering 1,292 areas in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang/Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Kuala Langat. (See the full list of affected areas here.)
In a statement released at 7.30am today, Air Selangor said this action had to be taken after pollution of raw water resources was detected in Sungai Selangor at 2:00 am this morning 19 October 2020.
“For the process of diluting and flushing of contaminants found in the Selangor River, immediate action has been taken by releasing water by gravity from HORAS 600 with a capacity of 285 million liters per day and releasing 800 million liters per day of raw water from the dam.
“Meanwhile, the Selangor Water Management Board (LUAS) is pumping raw water through the KL Larut pond with a capacity of 336 million liters per day for the same purpose,” read the statement.
As of 6:30am, the pollution at Sungai Selangor is at a level of 1 TON.
When this water pollution was detected Air Selangor says work on another water disruption following a ruptured treated water pipe was 80% completed but this latest incident involving the same plant means that they will not be able to restore water according to the timeline announced yesterday.
Credit: (Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
Help is on the way, however as Air Selangor is providing water supply tanker trucks to the affected areas with priority given to critical premises such as hospitals and dialysis centres while consumers who need emergency water supply assistance such as for funeral arrangements can call 15300.
“Air Selangor fully understands the situation of consumers who need clean water, especially during the increase in Covid-19 cases and the implementation of this Conditional Movement Control Order by taking all efforts to minimize the impact of disruption on affected consumers.
“Scheduled water supply disruption information will be informed from time to time through all Air Selangor communication mediums including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Air Selangor application and our website at www.airselangor.com.”
Henti tugas Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Selangor Fasa 1, Fasa 2, Fasa 3 dan Rantau Panjang terpaksa dilaksanakan berikutan pencemaran sumber air mentah telah dikesan di Sungai Selangor.Senarai kawasan yang terlibat dengan gangguan ini boleh didapati di https://t.co/k1F7Vvn6rS pic.twitter.com/B1AkGCKAvS— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) October 19, 2020

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Most Malaysian Parents Are A-OK With Beating Their Kids

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Many of us know (mostly from personal experience…) that when it comes to the subject of disciplining children, Malaysian parents believe that there is absolutely nothing wrong with some tough love.
A  survey done by the international polling agency YouGov found that 81% of Malaysian parents believe that having a firm hand is the best means of educating a child.
The survey concluded that a majority of Malaysian households agree that physical means of discipline were necessary for keeping kids in line.
According to poll results, 63% of parents approve of physical punishment when it comes to cases of theft and stealing, while 54% of parents agree to beat their kids if they were caught bullying.
Additionally, 51% of Malaysian parents have no problem with giving their children a good smacking if they are to get themselves involved with any form of violence whatsoever.
But this ironclad justice does come with a twist
Even though 85% of Malaysian parents themselves experienced corporal punishment while growing up (which explains a lot) and have no problem with raising their hands at their own children. They are less comfortable with others doing so.
YouGov survey found that only 47% of respondents agreed that physical punishment should be allowed in school, leaving 20% saying no, and the rest still undecided on the issue.
The study concluded that 17% of parents never physically punish their children and that fathers were more open to the idea of corporal punishment than mothers were.
Though 24% of the respondents do believe that corporal punishment is equivalent to child abuse, overall, the survey finds that 73% of Malaysian parents still strongly believe that beating your kids is necessary.
Recently news broke of a viral incident involving the caning of a secondary school student in Johor.
Though the issue had since been resolved, it seems that the topic is still hot on the debate among Malaysians.

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Is Your Workplace Following The New Employment Laws? Here’s What You Need To Know

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Amendments to the Employment Act 1955 came into force on 1 January 2023 after it was deferred from 1 September last year.

The Employment (Amendement) Act 2022 is to protect all employees because previously, it only protected those earning below RM2,000.
The previous law also stated that employees with salaries more than RM4,000 will not be given certain benefits such as overtime pay, payments for working during holidays, termination benefits, lay-off benefits, retirement benefits and more.
Many employers have asked in December 2022 to further delay the enforcement of the amended Act.
As it stands, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has received complaints from employees about their workplaces not adhering to the amended Act.
While it’s expected for some companies to be resistant to changes, it still helps to know what new employee benefits in the amended Act are.
Here are some of the things you’re entitled to under the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022:
Calculation of wages for incomplete months of work
The amended Act includes a method to calculate the wages of an employee who hasn’t completed a whole month of service.
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Maximum working hours
Maximum working hours reduced to 45 hours per week from the previous 48 hours.
Minimum rest days
Employees must be allowed in each week a rest day of one whole day.
Right to apply for flexible work arrangement
The right to apply for a flexible working arrangement such as partially working from home and/or office.
Minimum annual leave
Employees are entitled to a minimum annual leave of:
8 days for every twelve months of continuous service if they’re employed for less than 2 years.12 days for those employed for 2 years or more but less than 5 years16 days for those employed for 5 years or more.
Minimum sick leave
Employees are entitled to a minimum sick leave of:
14 days for every twelve months of continuous service for those employed less than 2 years.18 days for those employed for 2 years or more but less than 5 years.22 days for those employed for 5 years or more.
Maternity and paternity leave
Paid maternity leave will be increased to 98 days from 60 days. Pregnant employees are also now protected from being terminated on the grounds of their pregnancy or illness stemming from their pregnancy.
Fathers get to take 7 days of paid paternity leave.
Right to complain about discrimination at work
Employees can now lodge a complaint to the labour office if they face discrimination at their workplace.
Overtime pay and pay for working on holidays
For those earning a monthly salary below RM4000:
You can claim overtime (OT) pay at 1.5 times your normal hourly rate.
If you work on rest days, you’re entitled to a full day’s pay if you worked a half day and two days’ pay if you worked a full day.
If you’re working on a public holiday, you’re entitled to two days’ pay. However, if you’re required to work overtime on a public holiday, you must be paid three times of your normal hourly rate.

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Police Hunting Man Who Fired A Gun During Robbery

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The police are on the hunt to find the man who fired a gun during an armed robbery at a local bank in Shah Alam.
The man, who is allegedly a local, was said to have fired a shot from the gun at the entrance before forcing the bank tellers to hand him the money.
According to reports, although he took an aggressive approach to rob the bank, the five people who were there which were four employees and one security guard were unharmed.
Based on what they’ve found from the CCTV, the police said the suspect is tall and thin. He was also spotted wearing a dark green windbreaker that covered his head besides wearing a black face mask to hide his identity.

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Wanna Be A Hero & Save A Life? You Could Be A Living Kidney Donor

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There’s a misconception that when a healthy living person donates a kidney, their life will be in some way compromised.

That’s just not true, says the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia (NKF) and real organ donars during a webinar aimed to raise awareness for organ donation.
Malaysians shared their real-life experiences living with end-stage kidney failure (ESKD), which has no recovery and requires long-term dialysis.
The only hope for patients with ESKD is kidney transplant, which will give them new life– literally. However, the deceased organ donation rates in Malaysia stand at just 0.86 donors per million inhabitants, so the wait is long and often fruitless.
Another life from the living
But there’s another way: kidney donations from living donors. While not a perfect cure for kidney failure, transplant recipients have a significantly longer and better quality of life.
In fact, Dr Wan Zul Haiki Hafiz, medical lecturer and clinical specialist of Nephrology at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Teaching Hospital, explained that the most optimal kidney transplant should be from living donors, and encourages the transplant from the patient’s spouse or extended blood relatives.
Having an emotional tie is better for both parties, and often may lower the chances of the donated organ being rejected.
Left: Dr Wan Zul Haiki Hafiz, and right: Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali.(Credit: National Kidney Foundation)
However, even if patients cannot find a relative, any willing donor is better than none. If the donor is unrelated to the patient, they can still come forward and consult a nephrologist, says Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali, a consultant nephrologist and physician at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
If the nephrologist decides that the unrelated patient and donor can move forward with the procedure, they will be referred to an independent body called ‘Unrelated’ – with interviews conducted to ensure that there is no conflict of interests between the patient and donor. They will then decide if they can proceed with the transplant procedure.Dr Maisarah Jalalonmuhali
“It made our bond stronger”
Malaysian actor Mohd Eyzendy Aziz, also known as Along Eyzendy, is the recipient of a kidney donation from a living donor. His wife, Hamidah Mohd Yatim, donated her kidney to him, which provided him with a second chance at life.
For Eyzendy and his ‘angel without wings’, it’s certainly a bond that will tie them closer and stronger than ever!
Mohd Eyzendy Aziz and his wife Hamidah Mohd Yatim.(Credit: National Kidney Foundation)
Mohamad Rafi Mohd Isa, a teacher with stage 4 kidney disease for almost 8 years, had to be hooked up to a dialysis machines for a four-hour treatment three times a week. Even his children would join him there, treating the diaslysis centre as a ‘playground’ while they wait for their father.
His wife, Nur Asyikin Mohamad Nadzri, donated her kidney to him, also allowing him a second lease of life. Nur Asyikin dispelled fears around being a living organ donor too, as she continues to lead a healthy and fulfilling life– with her husband, who now is no longer chained to constant dialysis treatments!
If you are keen to become a donor and give someone else new life, check out your eligibility HERE.

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[Watch] Hugh Jackman Is Back As Wolverine In Deadpool 3

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The stars have aligned because Hugh Jackman is set to return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3!

The announcement came from none other than Deadpool himself aka Ryan Reynolds on his official social media accounts.
In the clip, Reynolds started by saying they’re sad to miss Disney’s D23 Expo and said they’re working really hard to make the next Deadpool film.
In order to make the next film great, Reynolds said he had dug in deep… but got nothing in his mind.
Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. ⚔ pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022
Hugh Jackman then appears momentarily in the foreground and Reynolds asked him if he wants to play Wolverine again.
“Yeah, sure, Ryan.”Hugh Jackman
The video ends with a teaser art of Deadpool’s logo being slashed by Wolverine’s claws with Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You, humorously subtitled “I will always love Hugh,” playing in the background.
The video also revealed Deadpool 3’ official release date, 6 September 2024.
Free Guy and The Adam Project’s director Shawn Levy is set to direct the third Deadpool film with screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick who wrote the first to Deadpool films.
Upon Reynold’s public announcement, Levy also joined in and said the news has been “burning a hole” in his lips for weeks.
I want to take minute to thank #StrangerThings for training me to keep my big mouth shut. This news has been burning a hole in my lips for weeks now🙃⚔— Shawn Levy (@ShawnLevyDirect) September 27, 2022
The news of the pair-up is exciting because Jackman has publicly stated that Logan would be his last film as Wolverine and he was excited to see new actors take up the mantle.
To make news of the team-up even sweeter, Reynolds and Jackman reprising their roles as Deadpool and Wolverine was something the actors and long-time friends wanted to do for a long time.
Back in 2015, Reynolds jokingly put forward the idea that Logan (Wolverine) and Deadpool should join the Navy’s elite Top Gun program when Jackman asked what fans want to see for his final portrayal of the iconic character.
Not sure if it’s been done, but what if Logan and Deadpool enlist in the Navy’s elite Top Gun Program? #volleyball https://t.co/Pi9UbxcJ0z— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) July 28, 2015

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Mâ€™sian refused to take HIV test – likely infects 6 people â€“ because scared of losing Sâ€™pore PR

In another episode of Malaysians embarrassing us overseas, a HIV-positive Malaysian has been jailed in Singapore for possibly infecting 6 people with the dangerous virus.

 Credit:Â Council on Foreign Affairs

According to Channel News Asia (CNA), the 35-year old man suspected that he could have HIV but refused to get tested because he was scared of losing his Singapore permanent residency (PR) status.
FYI, Singapore is one of the few developed nations that restrict long-term stay for HIV-positive foreigners.
Whatâ€™s worse is that he is suspected of spreading the human
immunodeficiency virus to at least SIX other people â€“ all who tested
positive after having sex with him.
Judge Judy Isn’t Havin It GIF from Judgejudy GIFs

HIV virus infects and destroys cells of the immune system. This can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), when over 20 opportunistic infections happen due to a severely weakened immune system.

Credit: Diffen

It all started in 2010, when the reckless man was
informed by a previous partner whoâ€™d tested positive for HIV.
The Singapore Health Ministryâ€™s National Public Health Unit
(NPHU) then contacted him and advised that he get tested as he was exposed to
the virus.
However, the freelance hairdresser and fashion designer lied to NPHU and told them that he gets tested regularly and the last results were negative. The truth is that he never got tested after 2008.

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The reckless man apparently continued along his merry way
around Singaporean bedrooms as the NPHU reached out to him over the years every
time he was named as a sexual contact of someone who tested positive for HIV.
Hereâ€™s a rundown of his escapades:
July 2013
He had unprotected sex with someone he met online and did
not inform them of his HIV/AIDS risk.
After their third rendezvous, the unwitting partner developed
a fever and was diagnosed with HIV. He stated that the Malaysian man was the
first person he slept with after testing HIV-negative in 2011.

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February 2014
When the infectious Malaysian met a new partner, the other person
asked if he was HIV-positive.
The answer he got: â€œIâ€™ll get tested.â€
They proceeded to do the horizontal tango and the new partner was diagnosed in August 2014. His last test in March 2014 was negative.

Credit: MEME

He was also contacted by NPHU at least 3 times in 5 years.
But â€œThyphoid Maryâ€ feigned ignorance, claimed he was busy
with work and refused to answer further calls from the health agency.
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Then an informant spilled the beans on the Malaysian to Singapore Health Ministryâ€™s Surveillance and Enforcement Branch in 2016.
They were told that the Malaysian had slept with six partners who were all diagnosed with HIV after intercourse.
Cornered, he was ordered
to take a HIV test by Singaporeâ€™s Health Ministry and finally tested
positive in February 2017.
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BUT, the contagious Malaysian was only arrested A YEAR LATER for drug offences (smoking methamphetamine).
Thatâ€™s not all, he was arrested AGAIN this April for smoking meth.

Credit: Reddit

Finally, he was hauled to court and sentenced to 3 and a
half years in jail for spreading HIV under Singaporeâ€™s Infectious Diseases Act and
drug-related offences.
In Malaysia, one can be punished for passing HIV under section 12 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 and also under the Penal Code for negligence, malignance and causing hurt.

Screenshot fromInfectious Diseases Act 1988

TRP would like to take this moment to advise our readers to always practice safe sex.
In fact, read on about how Malaysian AIDS council has collaborated with a local condom company to spread awareness on HIV & AIDS HERE.

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[UPDATED] Penang Was Scammed Says Khairy Jamaluddin

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The two million free Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for Penang was a scam said Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, today.

“I am responsible for vaccine procurement in Malaysia, so I know where the supplies come from,” said Khairy at an online press conference.
Penang scammed
In the case of Penang, Khairy said that based on investigations the company that supposedly was donating the vaccine does not exist.
“I will categorically say again today. This donation or offer is bogus. Look at the offer, there’s not even a letterhead,” said Khairy and added that the investigation with Sinovac China yielded no proof of the donation.
The shocking revelation came as a response to reports of the Health Ministry rejecting Penang’s government request to accept donations in the form of two-million Covid-19 vaccines.
In an NST report yesterday Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow stated that the state government of Penang received the offer for donation in February, but it was rejected by the Health Ministry Secretary-General in March.
He then reiterated that Penang wants the ministry to approve its request to receive the donated doses from a private company to the state government.
UPDATE: Chow in a press statement insists that the Penang government has done their best in the issue as the vaccine offer would have provided the citizens of Penang safety against Covid-19.
He cited that the Health Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohd Shafiq Abdullah, in his reply dated 12 March that the Penang Government need not consider the donated vaccine as the Federal Government already has the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
Chow noted that the secretary-general did not mention anything regarding the private company offering the vaccine in his reply.
Therefore, he added, without the approval letter from the Health Ministry, the Penang State Government could not continue negotiation with said company.
“In light of Khairy’s serious accusations, the State Government asks the company in question to give an explanation and present evidence to clear their name,” said Chow
No purchase was made of vaccines by Sekhar Foundation
On a separate issue, Khairy also said that there are no records of any purchase by the Sekhar Foundation, an organisation linked to businessman Vinod Sekhar, which recently accused the government of rejecting its application to bring in 200,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccines to be given out for free.
UPDATE: In an Opinion piece published by theVibes written by chief government liaison officer of PETRA Group Datuk Dr William Stevenson, the PETRA Group had a meeting with Khairy today to clear doubts of their intentions to donate 200,000 doses of Sinovac vaccine.
“PETRA Group and the Vinod Sekhar Trust are not associated with any other parties offering vaccines. We are in fact only wanting to purchase and provide approved vaccines for free, to the most vulnerable.
“We explained to YB Khairy that in our correspondences to the government, we disclosed that we are able to bring in the vaccines directly and were seeking guidance on the correct means and appropriate channels to do so,” wrote Dr Stevenson.
Vinod Sekhar is the owner of theVibes and is the chairman of both the PETRA Group and the Sekhar Foundation.

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Apple Launches 4 New iPhones, Takes Design Cues From The iPhone 5s

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The new iPhones are out and now Apple is offering 4 new 5G iPhones for this year with the new addition being the iPhone 12 mini which is a compact version of their popular smartphone.

For 2020, the company opted to use the same design for all their devices, with glass a in the front and back which is wrapped around an aluminium band reminiscent of the iPhone 5/5s.
Here is the breakdown between each iPhone:
iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini
The OG iPhone is getting its yearly refresh with a bigger 6.1 inch display, MagSafe wireless charging, a new A14 bionic chip and a new smaller 5.4 inch sibling, the iPhone 12 mini.
Both will have identical specs but the difference is that the iPhone 12 will have a bigger display.
They have the same dual 12MP camera system which Apple says is better than last year’s model especially in night photography and is capable to shoot in 4K.
Both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini come in 5 colours – Black, White, Red (or Product Red), Green and Blue.
Picture Credit: Apple
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
Since the Pro and and Pro Max lineup was introduced, they have been a staple for every iPhone event and this year is no different.
Both the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max will have the same A14 bionic chip as the two other phones but what separates them is the display size, camera and colour options.
The iPhone 12 Pro has the same 6.1 inch as the iPhone 12 while the iPhone 12 Pro Max has a huge 6.7 inch display.
Both camera systems include an Ultra Wide camera, a Telephoto camera and a new Wide camera with 4k video capabilities.
It’ll be available in Silver, Graphite, Gold and Pacific Blue.
Picture Credit: Apple

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