Pandan Indah Car Bomb Case: Cops Nab Husband And Wife In Kedah

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Police have detained a married couple suspected of being involved in the car bomb blast incident at Pandan Indah, Ampang Jaya, last Thursday.

The husband and wife duo, aged 33 and 30 respectively, were arrested at a house in Kedah last night, New Straits Times reported.
They were immediately brought to the Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters and will be remanded until 10 January 2023.
On 20 December 2022, a cook was killed when a package that was left on his car in front of a restaurant in Pandan Indah exploded.
The 28-year-old victim approached his Toyota Corolla Altis to remove the package after he was alerted by a colleague around 8.50pm.
Ampang Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Farouk Eshak believes the item wrapped in plastic immediately exploded upon contact with the victim.
The victim suffered serious injuries all over his body and arms. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the victim was pronounced dead at 9.45pm while undergoing treatment.
The victim’s car was also destroyed in the blast. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
It’s believed that the motive was jealousy.
UPDATE : Polis memberkas sepasang suami isteri yang disyaki terbabit dalam kejadian letupan di Pandan Indah, Ampang Jaya, Khamis lalu.Kedua-dua suspek diberkas di sebuah rumah di Kedah, tengah malam tadi.Suspek akan direman hari ini. https://t.co/Nm0fLUrTYU— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) January 4, 2023

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Lobsters, Snow Crabs & More: Manhattan Fish Market’s 20th Birthday Means A Luxe New Menu

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Did you know that despite its name, Manhattan Fish Market (MFM) is a Malaysian F&B brand? Nope, it did not start in Manhattan, the first restaurant actually opened in Mid Valley Megamall, back in 2002.

READ MORE: 5 F&B Brands You Probably Didn’t Know Were Malaysian
But why Manhattan, you ask? The three founders were inspired by the Fulton Fish Market, once located below the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, where they were known to have the freshest catch of the day.
Fast forward to 20 years later in 2022, now they have around 26 outlets across Malaysia and more outlets across Asia and the Middle East.
They’re celebrating their 20th anniversary
To celebrate its anniversary in November, MFM is launching a brand campaign called What The Fish!
The brand brings 5 new mouth-watering menu items from lobsters and snow crabs to tiger prawns and calamari. Their five new offerings and prices are as follows:
Boston Lobster Poached Nam Jim Seafood – RM269.90
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Chilean Snow Crab Poached Lemongrass Seafood – RM269.90
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
Flaming Bavarian Prawns – RM69.90
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
Herb Fromage Prawn Pasta – RM33.90
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
Ajillo Poached Seafood Bucket – RM115.90
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
Only three (Ajillo Poached Seafood Bucket, Flaming Bavarian Prawns and Herb Fromage Prawn Pasta) of the menus are available throughout all outlets across Malaysia.
The full premium seafood menu is only available across these outlets – IOI City Mall, Mid Valley, Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Putra, Aeon Shah Alam, Wangsa Walk Mall, Setia City Mall, and Aeon Tebrau City.
While fans enjoy our evergreen offerings, we want everyone to remember that there’s so much more to drool over besides our classic Fish & Chips. The Manhattan Fish Market is also about tasting amazing and surprising varieties. Daniel Chan, Revenue Valley Group Chief Executive Officer
We tried their Chilean Snow Crab Poached Lemongrass Seafood
We didn’t leave the premise empty-handed when they had their 20th anniversary launch yesterday at Sunway Pyramid. Are you kidding? We had to try some of their seafood sensations.
We tried the Chilean Snow Crab meal which featured snow crab, tiger prawns, calamari, mussels and veggies.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Although a bit hard to eat, the Snow Crab’s meat was so fresh, thick and juicy. Their large-sized tiger prawns were also incredibly juicy and soft, almost like cream, melting in our mouths. Their calamari rings were a bit chewy but still enjoyable. We weren’t a big fan of the chewy mussels but it’s good if you pair it with the sauce.
The snow crab meal comes with a side of lemongrass sambal. It had the right amount of sweet and savoury taste to it but the lemongrass bits were blended, so it’s a bit of like a booby trap situation for those who can’t chew their lemongrass bits well.
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
We totally had a food coma, no doubt about that. This meal is suitable for a 2-3 pax meal. Both of us were truly swamped by just eating the seafood alone.
If you wanna make it all worth it and filling, you can add their Garlic Herb Rice that comes in a set with any fizzy drinks and a soup for the day. The rice set has two types which are called the Cast Away (RM14.90) and Double Cast (RM29.80).
The What The Fish! campaign lasts for two months from 1 November to 31 December, so go reward yourself with this lip-smacking seafood goodness while you can!
For more info, visit their Facebook, Instagram or website.

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Chinese Muslim Convert Criticised For Having Beer Signboard, Taoist Altar And Non-Muslim Workers At His Restaurant In KL

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A Chinese Muslim convert from Sarawak was in hot soup when his restaurant in  OUG Parklane was ‘exposed’ by a food delivery rider.

The rider alleged that the restaurant operated by a person named Aadham Fareed and non-Muslim staff wearing shorts.
The rider, named Muhammad Hisyam, uploaded photos of the restaurant on social media.
In his posting, Muhammad said he could not turn a blind eye on the matter as it involved his religion.
Among the pictures is an altar for Tu Di Gong, also known as Tua Pek Gong, and Guan Gong or Wudi, the Chinese god of war.
The exposure had gone viral on social media, as other food delivery riders also voiced out.
Buat naya woi kt cust . Aku jahat. Tapi aku tak nak bersubahat. ada 4 nama yang berbeza kedai ni guna dalam grabfoodYa Allah terima kasih kerana adanya rider yang macam ni.Lokasi oug parklane. E3-0-26Sumber: Muhammad Hisyam@KKMPutrajaya @MyJAKIM @PDRMsia @PPIM_official pic.twitter.com/2JuQdcNUQx— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) May 3, 2022
The rider tried to warn his customers after he made the discovery because it’s prohibited for Muslims to eat non-halal foods and it is a sin to do so.
Accused Of Dishonesty
Chef Aadham Fareed, Dapur Ayam Penyet, The Little Kitchen, and Xiao Chu Niang were among the names used.
Some riders said the shop did not have a halal certificate and that the cook of the shop was a Myanmar national.
Aadham had also been accused of putting up misleading ads which lead to a false impression.
Cara iklankan pun mcm kedai cina muslim, tapi di dalam lain benar rupanya 🤔 pic.twitter.com/PUydGZjft8— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) May 3, 2022
Some demanded that he close down the restaurant until all the concerns had been addressed.

The blame had also been placed on the food delivery company for not emphasizing the halal status of a restaurant registered under its app.
Kesalahan utama perlesenan dan mengelirukan pengguna. Boleh report di laman @kpdnhep https://t.co/fUScR3xtKn— 🇲🇾إدوين 🇲🇾 (@SimpletonED) May 3, 2022
In a tweet, the company involved said the issue has been shared and highlighted to the team responsible for further investigation and clarification.
A view of the restaurant. (Pix: Muhammad Hisyam)
The Other Side Of The Story
Aadham has since stepped up to explain his side of the story on Facebook.
I am the owner of this shop. My name is Aadham Fareed, and I am originally from Sarawak. Now I am Chinese but Muslim. I’m sorry for changing the brand name. It’s  because I want to rebrand and it had been approved by Grab.Chinese Muslim convert Aadham trying to defuse the situation.
He said the Chinese altar is the religion of his family members, and he can’t just throw it away.
Aadham added that it is not an easy path for him as a Muslim, but he accepts the situation as a test from God.
In another posting, he showed a Selangor Islamic Religious Council card confirming that he is a Muslim.
His explanation had not been well received by some netizens.
They felt that he is trying to justify his actions instead of repenting for his mistakes.
Aadham Fareed. (Pix: Sinchew)
 A Lesson To Be Taken Seriously, Said NGOs
Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) said entrepreneurs need to take care of the sensitivity of the Muslim community.
Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid said netizens should be able to educate and advise the entrepreneurs to understand the Islamic guidelines in business related to halal haram law.
It is most appropriate that he be given guidance rather than just attacking and criticizing.Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid calling on the people to give grace to Aadham.
He noted that Muslims are now often touched and offended by things that are considered insulting to Islam.
Therefore, all parties need to consult a knowledgeable party so as not to provoke public anger.
Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid. (Pix: Mapim)
The Allied Coordinating Council of Islamic NGOs Malaysia (ACCIN) CEO, Mohd Jamaluddin Shamsudin, called for stakeholders to work together.
He said food delivery companies should work together with the Halal Division of  Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim) to ensure the halal status of food vendors.
This matter is of public concern, there must not be any misconceptions.ACCIN CEO Mohd Jamaluddin Shamsudin on the urgency of the matter.
He said appropriate action can be taken based on existing laws, as the issue of halal food is important and sensitive for Muslims.

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Singaporeans With Outstanding Summons Will Be Barred From Leaving Malaysia

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Singaporeans with outstanding traffic summons and arrest warrants issued against them will be barred from leaving the country.

According to Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Datuk Mat Kasim Karim, there are 108,757 summonses issued between 2016 and 2021 that have yet to be paid by Singaporeans.
“JSPT reminds Singaporean traffic offenders with outstanding Pol 170A or Pol 257 summons can be prevented from leaving Malaysia under Section 66J of the Road Transport Act 1987 and Section 24(4) of the Police Act 1967.
“Should the offender have an outstanding warrant, they will be arrested and be charged in court. If the offender cannot be charged on the same day, they will be detained if they fail to bring forward a Malaysian citizen bailor,” Mat Kasim was quoted by Metro.
He also added that his department is continuously holding the Op Saman Tertunggak Warganegara Asing (OSTWA) to track down Singaporean motorists who break the law in Malaysia.
He denied that the issue of outstanding summonses is due to the department’s fault, saying that the police didn’t have the address of the offenders to post the summons to them as among the issue that the cops are facing.
He also did not rule out that some of the vehicles involved in the summon cases had been disposed of as per Singapore’s law.
Meanwhile, Mat Kasim welcomed the move to implement the Road Charge and Vehicle Entry Permit by the Road by the Road Transport Department (RTD) as it will help the traffic department to identify offenders.
“The system will record entry and details of Singapore vehicles to Malaysia as well as any outstanding summons, reducing the issue of unpaid traffic summons,’ Mat Kasim said.
He also added that the JSPT has been equipped with 40 Vehicle Registration Number Scanners (iCOPS) to help detect traffic offenders who have outstanding summonses and arrest warrants.
“These scanners are connected directly to the database and trace traffic offenders as well as tracing vehicles which are reported as missing or stolen, including cloned vehicles,” he said, adding that the JSPT patrol cars are also equipped with the In-Car Radar system to detect drivers violating the speed limit and allow for summonses to be issued on the spot.

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Why Is This Enoki Butter Mushroom Recipe Going Viral? We Try It Out [Review]

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Have you heard of the viral recipe called Enoki Butter Mushrooms?

Yeap, it’s a simple two-main-ingredient recipe that’s cheap and also tasty (or so they say).
After scrolling through a lot of enoki butter mushroom recipes on my fyp, I finally decided to give the easy recipe a try.
The dish existed internationally quite a long time ago actually, it just recently became viral in Malaysia when a local actress, Zarina Anjoulie (@zarinaanjoulie_) featured it in one of her TikTok videos.
  @zarinaanjoulie_ another resepi simple cepat n murah !  ♬ original sound  – Zarina anjoulie
Zarina cooked hers to be similar to a replacement for noodles, but butter enoki is more often eaten as an appetizer or side dish instead of a whole meal on its own.
Starting then, a lot of people tried the simple recipe and some even credited the dish as Anju Butter Enoki.
So want to know what the hype is all about? Let’s give it a try.
How to make it
The only main ingredients you need are the enoki mushrooms and the butter. The others are truly optional and you can try to add or remove any other ingredients from the list if you like.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Ingredients you’ll need:
Two packs of Enoki mushrooms (you can put more if you’d like)2 slabs of Butter (depends on how many mushrooms you use)Garlic Bird’s Eye Chilli Chicken StockWaterChilli flakes Lemon
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Separate the enoki mushrooms accordingly and cut the bottom part.Put the first slab of butter in the heated pan.Throw in the chopped garlic and bird’s eye chilli.Put in the mushrooms.Add in a little bit of water to make the gravy.Add in a few pinches of chicken stock according to your liking. Cook till the mushrooms look evenly coated and soft.Plate it and sprinkle some chilli flakes for garnish.Just before you eat it, squeeze a little bit of lemon on the dish and there you go.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The Taste Test
It was fairly easy to make and quite easy to eat. You have to eat it like a noodle, which makes it fun for me.
The first taste without the lemon was quite good. It’s like your regular butter prawn feel. Fatty, rich and crunchy.
Would you look at that fatty soup? Diet, who you? (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Honestly, I only tasted the creaminess of the butter and the savouriness of the chicken stock (perfect combination). The taste of garlic, bird’s eye chilli or chilli flakes is not really there.
However, when I added the lemon, I think I went too far as it immediately became too sour for me. Should’ve toned down the lemon. The sourness overshadowed the other flavours.
The Verdict
For me, I’d give it a 6/10.
It later became too jelak for me because of the richness of the butter. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good kind of creaminess, but too much of anything can sometimes make you go 🤢.
I would probably recommend going easy on the lemon unless you like tangy things.
Additionally, watch the amount of water you use and maybe hold off on the second slab of butter. It turned out to be a lot of gravy in the dish. It’s not supposed to be a soup, actually…
Other than that, this is actually a pretty convenient recipe to do for snacks while watching Netflix or maybe an appetizer for a fancy meal. You can even eat it with rice if you’d like. Why not.
Try this recipe yourself and tell us what you think.

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When Business Gets Better Tony Fernandez Wants To Rehire All The Employees He Laid Off In 2020

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Rehiring is on the cards for AirAsia after the business is back on its feet, according to its Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

It’s reported by The Star that the company plans to re-hire their employees who were laid off due to the pandemic and their are confident that they can do so.
We had the tragedy of losing 2,000 staff through Covid-19. Before I retire, I must make sure that I hire everyone back. That is my goal and I am very confident we can do that when flying resumes, supported by our other businesses.AirAsia Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes
Credit: Malay Mail
He said that the airline managed to survive mainly because of the flatness of their company structure, meritocracy practice and ability to manage changes.
It was reported last year that both AirAsia and AirAsia X had to retrench 10% of 24,000 employees.

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Picturesque Chinese Temple In Genting Popular Among Muslims

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The beautiful and Instagrammable Chin Swee Caves Temple is a popular attraction to Malaysians.

Despite being a religious site, the temple is also visited by Muslims who visited the temple to appreciate its natural surroundings.
A variety of deities decorate the compounds in the form of statues, temples, altars and paintings.
Some light the heart of those with a fantastic imagination, while others are awful in nature, such as the depiction of tortures and punishment for sinners in hell.
Visitors walk past depictions of punishment in hell according to Chinese beliefs. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
In Islam, any kind of idolatry is prohibited.
A Malaysian Muslim visitor, who wished to be known as Wan, said he’s not perturbed by the presence of the idols.
I really don’t think there’s anything wrong in walking around the temple. I’m here to understand the culture and tradition of the Chinese people. Unless you pray to the idols, then it is wrong.Malay visitor Wan to TRP during his visit to Chin Swee Caves Temple
A visitor poses with the Eight Immortals, a group of legendary deities in Chinese mythology. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Can Muslims Visit The Non-Muslim Places Of Worship?
Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim) president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid said Muslims are not encouraged to visit other places of worship.
However, it is still permissible if the purpose is to understand the culture and tradition of others.
Religious tolerance in Islam is expressed by the acceptance of religious pluralism, which respects the existence of religious differences in society. Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP
Explaining on previous issues in which other religions were deemed to hurt the sensitivities of Muslims, Mohd Azmi said the context is different.
He said Muslims usually have no issue with non-Muslim places of worship or religion symbols, as long as they are not located in a Muslim majority neighbourhood.
Muslim Youth Movement Malaysia (Abim) president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz said Malaysians have always comprised of people from diverse ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
Every day we interact with people of different religions. They include our neighbours, colleagues, classmates, friends, and so on. Thus, we experience different aspects of different religions as part of our daily life. It’s very common to all of usAbim president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz to TRP
Faisal, a proponent of interfaith dialogue, added that Islam, as a universal religion, teaches love and sympathy for all humanity.
He added that more than fourteen hundred years ago, Muslims learned about coexistence from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
Abim president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz (third from left) during an interfaith visit to a temple. (Credit: Abim)
A Legacy Of A Renowned And Recognised Philanthropist
Chin Swee Caves Temple is a popular tourist attraction and religious site located a few kilometres before the summit of Genting Highland.
Located on a sharp, rocky slope, the site is originally a cave temple. Years of development have resulted in a vast physical complex that extends far beyond the altar space.
Chin Swee Temple is located halfway up the mountain to Genting Highlands. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Chin Swee Caves Temple is rooted in traditional Chinese architecture expressed by its ornate prayer halls, colourful statues, opulent arches and its iconic pagoda towers.
The temple was built by Genting founder, the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong, to honor Reverend Master Chin Swee.
Reverend Master Chin Swee is a Buddhist monk from Lim’s birthplace – the Fujian Province in China.
The temple was built a year after the first resort and casino was built in 1975.
The site was chosen because it reminded Lim of the landscape in his hometown of Fujian, China.
Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day
An aerial view of Chin Swee Caves Temple. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Chin Swee Caves Temple was tediously built over 18 years with foundations excavated from solid rock.
Modern machinery was eschewed because of the steep terrain that resulted in an unusually long development period.
In 1994, the Chin Swee Temple was finally opened to the public, but additional layers were added over the following year to create the vast complex visitors see today.
Growing much from its roots, the temple no longer pays absolute homage to Chin Swee, but to Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
The variety of deities associated with those beliefs decorate the compounds in the form of, statues, temples, altars and paintings.
Last year, a celebration was held to mark the temple’s 48th year anniversary.
A depiction of Wangmu Niangniang (the Queen Mother of the West) (left) at Chin Swee Caves Temple. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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Hari Raya Comes Early For Woman Who Transfers RM1K By Mistake

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A woman transferred RM1,000 to the wrong bank account by mistake.

However, due to her introverted personality, she dared not contact the bank or call the police.
Since the festive celebration is near, she wrote off the loss as ‘duit Raya’.
The woman, who goes by the username “@nodrohzomono” on Twitter, shared about it on social media.

https://twitter.com/nodrohzomono/status/1646395642800111616

Netizens urged the woman to report to the bank immediately, as RM1,000 is not a small amount.
They pointed out that she only needed to report the case to the police and then contact the bank, and they would do the rest.
The woman said she would follow the advice because too many messages asked her to contact the bank to try and get back the RM1,000.
Can You Get Money Back?
A bank transfer (international or domestic) works as a one-way process.
Once the process has been completed, nothing can be done to reverse or cancel the process.
The first thing to do after transferring money to the wrong account is to get in touch with your bank to inform them what has happened.
Ensure you have all your details handy (including details of the transaction).
Your bank should act within two working days, and they would contact the bank that received the money and ask for it to be returned.
You will also need the account holder’s permission to reverse the transaction because the money is now theirs.
READ MORE: Transferred Money To Wrong Bank Account? Here’s How To Get Your Money Back
I received RM2500 into my bank account last week or 2. A girl called me said she salah transfer and told me to transfer back. I was busy the whole day so I didn’t transfer back. Then I realised it might be a scam. I still have the 2.5k in my acc till this day. https://t.co/QFb8G2r9yy— raz (@harrazya) April 25, 2022

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NO! Children Should Never Be Handcuffed Or Put In Jail, SUHAKAM Tells PDRM

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Children should never be placed in handcuffs, photographed for publicity or be detained in lockup together with adults, according to The Human Rights Commision of Malaysia (SUHAKAM).

SUHAKAM Children’s Commissioner Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal in a statement today (20 May) expressed their disagreement towards the actions of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) who arrested several children in two separate incidents occurring in Kuala Lumpur and Johor on 13 May.
PDRM recently confirmed the arrest of school children between the ages of 14 to 16-years old for allegedly throwing fireworks at its officers from an apartment building in Sentul, KL.
Meanwhile, public protests in Batu Pahat, Johor had resulted in the arrest of youths who took part in a demonstration.
Both cases had police supposedly placing children in handcuffs, taking their pictures and detaining them in lock-up.
According to SUHAKAM the arrests made by police directly goes against the the Child Act 2001 (Act 611) and Convention on the Rights of Child (CRC).
Rules in the convention clearly state that;
Children must not be handcuffed during an arrest.The parent or guardian of the child must be aware of the child’s arrests and wearabouts.A child’s identity must be protected and not be disclosed.The child is given a right to legal counsel.Children must not be detained together or be associated with adults.
The professor adds that the detention or arrest of children should always be done as a last resort and that it was enough to warn or scold them of minor offences.
She said that if an arrest was necessary, the child’s best interest must be prioritised and that their rights must not be overlooked.
Innocent until proven guilty, that’s how children should be treated. Its quite often than most that these children are themselves victims in need of care and protection. SUHAKAM Children’s Commissioner Prof Datuk Noor Aziah Mohd Awal via Facebook

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Khadijah Sidek, Siti Rahmah Kassim, & Other Fearless Female Merdeka Fighters You Might Not Have Heard Of

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The names and faces of Tunku Abdul Rahman, Tun VT Sambanthan, and Tun Tan Cheng Lock are known across the country for their contributions, but what about Malaysia’s female freedom fighters?
Professor Dr Shakila Parween Yacob, a lecturer at the Department of History, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Malaya tells TRP that there are many female faces that have been overlooked in Malaya’s fight for Merdeka.
I think the role of the women must be highlighted in our nation’s history when we talk about independence.Professor Dr Shakila Parween Yacob, Department of History, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Malaya to TRP.
Here are the women, the hidden figures who dedicated their, blood, sweat, tears, and more for our independence.
1. Janaky Athi Nahappan – founding member of the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC)
Credit: thebetterindia.com
Puan Sri Janaky Athi Nahappan, also known as ‘Janaky Thevar’, was strongly anti-British from the very beginning, as one of the earliest women who joined the Indian National Army and worked for Malaysia’s independence.
Born in 1925 to a Tamil family in Kuala Lumpur, Janaky left home at the tender age of 17 to join the Indian National Army (INA) and quickly rose to the rank of Captain and Second in Command of the Rhani of Jhansi Regiment, the only women’s regiment in the INA.
During World War 2, she bravely took up arms against the British at the Indian-Burmese border in a bid for India’s independence.
This badass freedom fighter also rescued soldiers during the bombing of the Red Cross hospital in Rangoon, Burma, and trekked through dense forests to bring back the INA soldiers to safety.
We may be the softer and fairer sex but surely I protest against the word ‘weaker’. All sorts of epithets have been given to us by man in order to guard his own selfish interests. It is time we shattered this chain of man along with the chain of Indian slavery.17-year-old Janaky Thevar via Singapore: A Biography.
Credit: Astro Awani
Once the war was over, she returned to Malaya and joined the Indian Congress Medical Mission in Malaya, and visited rubber estates throughout the country where she witnessed first-hand the living and working conditions of the labourers.
This motivated her to establish a political organisation that would tend to the betterment of the Indian immigrants in Malaysia. In 1946, she helped John Thivy to establish the first Indian political party in Malaysia, Malayan Indian Congress (MIC).
No one talks about her but she’s very instrumental in the fight for independence.Professor Dr Shakila Parween Yacob, Department of History, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Malaya to TRP.
According to Professor Dr Shakila, the spirit of nationalism and freedom amongst Malaya’s Indian community was largely influenced by the independence movement in India itself.
Once India gained independence in 1947, the Indian leaders in Malaya then focused on their new home’s freedom.
These leaders had witnessed the freedom for struggle against colonial rule in India and were inspired to fight for the cause of Indians in Malaysia who were reeling under the effects of British colonial rule as well.
Most importantly, they perceived Indians in Malaysia as a part of Malaysian society and often joined hands with other political parties to hit at British imperialism.

Janaky’s fight didn’t stop with Merdeka in 1957, though.
This bold woman was also one of the earliest fighters against child marriage in Malaysia, joining the 1972 commission set up by the Malaysian government for reviewing the existing laws and determining the possible reforms in light of the UN conventions on consent to marriage, minimum age, and registration of marriages.
She also held the post of commissioner of the Selangor Girl Guides Association and was an active member of National Council of Women’s Organisations.
Later in life, she became a senator in the Dewan Negara of the Malaysian Parliament.
Credit: Puan Sri Janaky Athi Nahappan honoured by the Malaysian Mukkulathor Council in 2012.(Credit: The Star)
In 2000, she became the first woman of Indian descent outside India to be awarded one of India’s highest civilian honour, Padma Shri.
Puan Sri Janaky Athi Nahappan passed away at her house in Taman Tasik Titiwangsa at the ripe old age of 89 in May 2014.
2. Khadijah Sidek – warrior princess & first vocal feminist in UMNO
Credit: Prof Faridah Abdul Rashid via geni.com
Khadijah Sidek, aka Puteri Kesateria Bangsa, was a member of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) and leader of the Kaum Ibu wing (now Wanita UMNO) in 1954.
But, she was also a highly vocal critic and feminist within the party who was fierce in campaigning for women’s rights.
Not one to be treated as an afterthought, Khadijah was the one who demanded for the increase of women representatives on the national platform and that women be granted the right to vote as well at the 1953 UMNO General Assembly.
Kaum Ibu UMNO meeting led by Khadijah Sidek.(Credit: Perdana Leadership Foundation/Facebook)
Helen Ting of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) writes that she could not accept that female members should just play an auxiliary role as membership-fee-collectors and vote-gatherers for male leaders only. She felt that it was an insult to the status and capability of women members.
Her fiery attitude and criticisms made her a controversial figure among the party’s conservative members, who called her “extreme”, “hot-tempered” and an ill fit for the party and was unceremoniously expelled from UMNO in 1956.
However, she was instrumental in rallying women to the cause for independence.
In her memoirs, Khadijah explained that she travelled tirelessly across the peninsula to recruit more members, reactivate defunct Kaum Ibu branches and establish new ones.
Credit: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Wherever she went, she rallied Malay village women to UMNO and stirred up their spirit to fight for the independence of Malaya from the British.
Khadijah won support largely in her approach, treating villagers as equals, and tried to train some of the women members to take up the responsibilities and functions of local leaders.
She was especially critical of the “feudal” attitude  of  some  of  the UMNO  women’s wing members, describing them  as  “usually  stuck up, and  had  nice  clothes, big houses, and  cars,  and did not talk easily to the people.”
You  must  not  be  proud,  be  humble;  listen  to  criticism  but  don’t  be  depressed;  treat everyone equally, rich or poor, like sisters. If your attitude is like this, then you will be successful wherever you go.Khadijah Sidek via Memoirs of Khatijah Sidek: Puteri Kesateria Bangsa.
Raised in the matrilineal Minangkabau tradition of West Sumatera, she never considered herself to be lesser than a male and did not see the primary role of a woman as necessarily being a wife and mother.
Instead, she saw women as equal partners to men in political activism and the anti-colonial struggle.
Bangun melur bangun melati,Kembang bunga petang dan pagi,Biar lebur biar mati,Namun tak mahu dijajah lagiKhadijah Sidek via Malaysian Digest.
Her anti-colonial consciousness began from her schooling days in Indonesia. She was expelled from school in 1933 for getting involved in political activities in school.
After Japan surrendered in World War 2, Khadijah mobilised and trained young girls to form the paramilitary women’s section of the anti-Dutch revolutionary army, the Puteri Kesateria (warrior princess), and was a wanted woman by the Dutch colonial police in Indonesia.
She then travelled to Singapore to expand her women’s military school but was jailed briefly in 1948 on accusations of plotting to overthrow the British government in Singapore.
Notice of explusion of Khadijah Sidek from Singapore after her arrest.(Credit: khadijahsidek.blogspot)
After her expulsion from UMNO, she joined Pan-Malayan  Islamic Party (now PAS) and was elected as a Member of Parliament, during which she spoke on various issues such as girls’  education, rural economic development, and health infrastructure in rural areas.
She rejoined UMNO in 1972 but did not go on to play a major role in the party.
The Warrior Princess passed away at the age of 65 in July 1982.
3. Suriani Abdullah/Eng Ming Cheng – anti-Japanese fighter & MCP member
Credit: jameswongwingon-online.blogspot.com
Though the role of communists in the journey to Malaya’s independence is highly controversial, one can hardly ignore the fireball that is Eng Ming Cheng (later known as Suriani Abdullah) whose soul blazed with anti-colonial fire.
Born in Sitiawan Perak in 1924, her radicalisation began in school when anti-Japanese resistance was popular in Chinese schools in the early 1940s.
That was also when she met Chin Peng, who later became leader of the Malayan Communist Party (MCP).
Eng Ming Ching joined MCP at the age of 16 and played a leading role as a women’s activist in the ‘open’ organization of the party after 1945.
In 1941, before the Japanese invasion of Malaya, Suriani succeeded in mobilising a women workers’ strike in Kampar.
Credit: orangperak.com
Professor Dr Shakila explained that she had very strong anti-colonial sentiments, be it the Japanese or the British.
She was even caught by Japanese soldiers at one point and stabbed by them.Professor Dr Shakila Parween Yacob, Department of History, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Malaya to TRP.
In her memoirs, Suriani recounts how she was captured by Japanese troops on 28 January, 1945 and sent to Ipoh for incarceration and severe torture.
For her valiance, she was granted the moniker ‘Serikandi Anti-Jepun’.
After the war ended, she was also elected by MCP to work as a government official with the British Military Administration (BMA) in Perak.
Her charm and passion were notably documented by a British official in 1945 who stated:
She has a quite good figure beneath her dowdy blue cotton dress, but the fountain pen stuck in her bosom is a sharp reminder that she puts business before allurement. Her most remarkable features are her eyes. At one moment they are flat, brown and dull, at the next revealing in baleful flashes the smouldering fires of fanaticism…Victor Purcell, the Chinese affairs adviser in the British Military Administration (BMA) via Malaysiakini.
But soon thereafter, she took to the jungle in 1948 to fight the British.
In 1955, she married the Chairman of the MCP Abdullah CD and took the name Suriani Abdullah.
Suriani Abdullah with her husband and fellow MCP member Abdullah CD.(Credit: mStar)
Her anti Japanese and anti British sentiment was very strong, she’s also instrumental in our journey to Merdeka but people don’t know much about her. She eventually died in Thailand after seeking political asylum.Professor Dr Shakila Parween Yacob, Department of History, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, University of Malaya to TRP.
4. Siti Rahmah Kassim – independence fighter who spurred massive donations for the Merdeka movement
Credit: UMNO Online/YouTube
Datuk Siti Rahmah Kassim’s name is eternally intertwined with The Golden Bangle – from that one moment, she displayed a spontaneous act of stunning selflessness for her budding nation.
It all started in 1957 when the young woman attended an UMNO rally in Melaka where Tunku Abdul Rahman, who later was to become Malaya’s first prime minister, gave an impassioned speech.
He tearfully told the crowd that the Merdeka delegation to London was in jeopardy due to a dire lack of funds. This delegation was on its way to make a final push in the negotiations with the British for Malaya’s independence.
Tunku was so frustrated by the predicament that tears began running down his cheeks.
Delegates of the Merdeka Mission to London to negotiate the Independence of Malaya, led by Tunku Abdul Rahman.(Credit: Perdana Leadership Foundation/Facebook)
Spurred by this sight, Siti Rahmah immediately took off her prized gold bangle, wrapped it in a red shawl, and placed it in Tunku’s hands.
This was a gift from my father for my wedding, but use it to aid in your fight for the country.Siti Rahmah Kassim to Tunku Abdul Rahman via The Star.
Then, she turned to the eager Malayans and urged them to do the same for their country. “Gold can be bought again, but not our independence,” she told the crowd –  and that sparked a wave of donations.
Women handed over pieces of gold jewellery, while men gave away their watches and rings.
There was a woman with a gold tooth. She wanted to give it away, so she went to the back (of the hall) to take it off in order to make a contribution.Siti Rahmah Kassim to Utusan Malaysia via Going Places.
Siti Rahmah’s simple gesture led to the Merdeka Mission having enough funds to negotiate for our independence.
The spirit of love for the country is not the same as the feeling of love for fellow human beings. Our struggle is followed by a sense of responsibility to the trust, requiring sincerity and the spirit of defending what is enjoyed.Siti Rahmah Kassim to Berita Harian.
Credit: Berita Harian
Even after Merdeka, Siti Rahmah continued to be involved in politics.
She was one of the first women to contest in the 1959 general election, winning the state assembly seat of Terentang, Negeri Sembilan – and successfully held the seat for two consecutive terms until 1969.
She also served in several non-governmental organisations, including the Islamic Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (PERKIM), Negri Sembilan Single Mothers’ Association and as the Malaysian Single Mothers Council deputy president.
Credit: Berita Harian
In 2016, she was awarded the Tokoh Wanita Negri Sembilan for her contributions to the country.
This inspiring Merdeka fighter may have breathed her last in March 2017, but her legacy will always be remembered.
5. Shamsiah Fakeh – Angkatan Wanita Sedar (AWAS) leader & anti-British fighter
Credit: Malaysiakini
Born in 1924, Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan Shamsiah Fakeh is one of Malaysia’s earliest female political leader.
As the head of AWAS (Angkatan Wanita Sedar), a women’s wing of Parti Kebangsaan Melayu Malaya (PKMM), she supported the cooperation between PKMM and MCP in their struggles to overthrow British colonialism in Malaya.
Her independence spirit began after listening to speeches by UMNO and PKMM leaders as a young woman.
Her drive was so phenomenal that a particularly rousing speech she gave during a PKMM conference in Seremban even made it into Utusan Melayu.
However, with the Malayan Emergency declared in 1948, all left-wing parties were criminalised by the British. So, Shamsiah and several leftist nationalists fled into the jungle to continue their fight.
This was when she became involved with the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) and fought in their all-Malay 10th Regiment.
The 10th Regiment.(Credit: matamin02.blogspot.com)
As the fight turned violent and British started cracking down, she herself got lost in the jungles alone several times, even while carrying her newborn child who was eventually killed by three other members of her team. Although she was accused of killing her own child, she strongly denied the allegation for decades.
She and her husband soon ran to China as the communist party weakened and lived there for 40 years in exile.
Shamsiah wrote in her memoirs, “Memoir Shamsiah Fakeh: Dari AWAS ke Rejimen ke-10”:
In actual fact, I am not a female leader of MCP or a famous female public figure, I am just a pejuang wanita who struggled against the British for the independence of my homeland, and for the emancipation of women.Shamsiah Fakeh.
Credit: Gerakbudaya
She also stated that she was proud of what she had done and urged readers to differentiate between the colonial era under the British and the era after independence.
While the communist party’s violent struggle for independence cost many lives, the British soon agreed that Malayan independence was the answer to the communist claim that they were fighting to free the Malayan people.
Shamsiah Fakeh with her family.(Credit: The Star)
In 1994, Shamsiah and her family were finally allowed to return to Malaysia and went on to live a relatively quiet life until she passed away in October 2008 at the age of 84.
Credit: mummyrokiah.blogspot.com
6. Aishah Ghani – Malaysia’s earliest female politician & first female senator
Aishah Ghani speaking at the general election campaign in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, 1964. (Credit: Arkib Negara Malaysia via jstor)
Tan Sri Aishah Ghani was another one of Malaysia’s earliest female politicians, and in fact, she was a contemporary of Shamsiah Fakeh and the two actually worked together in AWAS.
Shortly after the end of World War 2, Aishah was employed as the lead writer for PKMM’s party organ, Pelita Malaya and led AWAS. She was highly enthusiastic about their anti-colonial cause.
However, Aishah left PKMM after 10 months due to disagreements over using arms struggle as a method of independence, as well as her rejection of the communist ideology.
Shamsiah Fakeh took over as leader of AWAS after her departure.
She said in her memoirs that she had lost faith in PKMM’s struggle and that the party leaders were too ambitious, describing it as “cita-citanya ingin menjangkau awan.”
Still burning with patriotism to support her budding new nation’s journey to independence, she joined the March 1946 rally at the Sultan Sulaiman Club in Kampung Baru – the first-ever Malay Congress, organised by the Selangor Malays Association that led to the birth of UMNO.
However, she was also determined to succeed in her own right and shortly thereafter left to continue her education in London.
Credit: Aishah Ghani at Hyde Park, London, 1956.(Credit Arkib Negara Malaysia via jstor)
Aishah mentioned in her autobiography that Tunku Abdul Rahman had actually met her in London in 1956, and asked her to head the women’s wing of UMNO after the expulsion of Khadijah Sidek from the party.
But she immediately rejected the request, as she was determined to equip herself with as much knowledge as possible to become an effective leader.
She then joined UMNO upon her return and became the women’s wing leader after independence.
In 1962, she was elected as Malaysia’s first ever female senator, as well as Malaysia’s first woman representative to the General Assembly of the United Nations Organisation (UN).
Credit: sejarah.my
Then in 1974, Aishah was appointed as the General Welfare Minister in 1974 and held on to the post for a decade until she retired from politics in 1984.
She is actually well known for promoting Syariah legal reform by overseeing a high-level committee that put together a comprehensive set of family laws based on an enlightened interpretation of Islamic laws.
Helen Ting in the Women in Southeast Asian Nationalist Movements book writes that “unfortunately, these laws were subverted by conservative religious scholars and officials in various states who were unhappy that she made polygamy almost impossible for Muslim men.”
Though she had retired from politics in 1984, Aishah remained quite active and was chairman of the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation (Kraftangan Malaysia), member of the Tun Abdul Razak Foundation, and Chairman of the Centre for Protection of Women Darsaadah.
After nearly 7 decades of dedication to her country, Aishah passed away at the age of 90 in April 2013.
Credit: Sinar Harian

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MetMalaysia: No Earthquakes In Sabah And Sarawak Amid Viral Video Claims

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There were some worries when a video claimed that there would be an earthquake in Sabah and Sarawak on 13 and 14 February 2023.

MetMalaysia has released a statement to debunk the video and assure everyone no earthquake was recorded on both days.
MetMalaysia explained that an earthquake occurs when there’s a sudden shift of the tectonic plates or when there’s a volcanic eruption.
To this day, MetMalaysia said there are no equipment and proven scientific method to predict the occurrences of earthquakes.
Nevertheless, they’re constantly monitoring the seismic activities and earthquakes in Malaysia and around the world.
Any information regarding earthquakes can be found on MetMalaysia’s social media pages [Facebook, Twitter, Instagram] and official website.
Everyone is urged not to panic after watching the “viral” video and to always refer to reputable sources.
A check on Tiktok showed that the video has been taken down from the account.

Is Malaysia truly earthquake-free?
Peninsular Malaysia (aka West Malaysia) is considered an earthquake-free zone mainly because it’s situated away from the Ring of Fire, a belt of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity around the edges of the Pacific Ocean.
Despite being in the safe zone, people living in the Peninsular can still experience tremors and aftershocks if there’s a high-magnitude earthquake in the surrounding area.
The Ring of Fire. Image: Public Domain/Wiki
However, it’s not the same for Sabah and Sarawak in East Malaysia. The 2015 Ranau earthquake in Sabah was the strongest to hit the area since the 1976 Sabah earthquake.
The 2015 quake registered a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt in several areas in Sabah and as far as Labuan, Sarawak, and Brunei.
The Malay Mail reported eighteen fatalities on Mount Kinabalu, including ten Singaporeans, six Malaysians, one from China, and one from Japan.
137 climbers were stranded on the mountain but were rescued by experienced mountain guides and search-and-rescue teams.

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‘Hindustani’ Speaking Vaccine Volunteer Brings Joy To Foreigners & Has A Message For Malaysians

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Patients at the Bukit Jalil vaccination centre (PPV) are in for a special treat as one of its volunteers appears to be well versed in Hindi (or Urdu depending on where you’re from).

A video posted by Twitter user ‘too turnt ansywni’ showcased snippets of herself joyfully communicating with Bangladeshi and Pakistani migrants in their local tongue while she was on duty at the PPV counter.
The heartwarming clip showed the humble volunteer smiling behind her facemask while asking questions and explaining to incoming patients exactly what they need to do in order to proceed with their vaccinations.
i just want to share this video of mine talking in Bangladeshi and Pakistani (urdu)! learning their language makes my job so much faster! and i love to see their reaction the moment i spoke! hehe i hope this video will make your day 💓 #ppvbukitjalil pic.twitter.com/dDX6FHm6Rs— ˗ˏˋ too turnt ansywni ˎˊ˗ 🏴 (@ainsyawani) August 15, 2021
Do unto others
“Learning their language makes my job so much faster! and I love to see their reaction the moment I speak!” wrote the local polyglot saying that it brings her great joy to be able to communicate and welcome people in their own language.
She then went on to elaborate her concerning observations on how other volunteers were being rude and disrespectful when conversing with foreigners and simply conveyed the message that people should be nicer to each other and do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Regardless of who they are, treat them nicely. Don’t scold them, just don’t. I understand it can be difficult to communicate with them. They don’t understand us, we don’t understand them. There are even those (volunteers) who insult them. Why do you treat them that way? Treat them how you want to be treated. Making them feel welcomed makes our job easier.too turnt ansywni via Twitter.
Besides being super impressed by her multilingual skills, Malaysians shared a heartwarming ‘thank you’ to the enthusiastic volunteer for the empathy and dedication she showed towards others and in performing her responsibilities.
Bravo! That’s the right spirit and thank you for your dedication and positive attitude. I can see that beautiful smile below the mask as your eyes light up 👏🏽🙏🏽— Dr Jemilah Mahmood (@JemilahMahmood) August 15, 2021
It really did. Well done and may your passion inspires more to reach the hearts transcending all barriers 🤲🏼👍🏼 And thank you for the great service to our beloved nation ❤🇲🇾— Ihab Ismail 🇲🇾 (@IhabNIPV) August 16, 2021
Some also noted how the volunteer had managed to embody Malaysia’s multiculturalism roots and stayed true to our colours.
Exemplary! Now that’s real Malaysian hospitality 🇲🇾 https://t.co/Hpu46O1gXc— Firdaous Fadzil (@firdaousfadzil) August 16, 2021
However, some also conveyed the opinion that foreigners must take up the effort to learn to speak Bahasa Malaysia since they are here.
This is amazing! But at the same time, foreign workers should take initiative to learn our language since they are working in Malaysia. Yang basic pun takpe. Supaya senang nk dpt consent/contact waris kalau ada accident. ☺ https://t.co/2ReJv8chwG— syanana (@syanana95) August 16, 2021
But there were those who share the mindset that we Malaysians have nothing to lose when learning how to speak in other languages besides BM.
more of this please… more initiatives for people to learn other languages instead of just forcing other people to learn OUR language to “assimilate” https://t.co/4E45jR8wM7— pak haydar (@malazyian) August 15, 2021

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Young Malaysian Shows How To Survive On RM10 A Day

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Many people have been complaining that the cost of living is high.

They fear that the rising costs of everyday expenses threaten their long-term financial health.
High prices, especially at the grocery store and restaurants are a major pain point.
With meals easily costing around RM15, can a person spend RM10 for three meals a day?
it’s true orang kata living cost kat johor ni agak tinggi. dulu kat shah alam RM10 cukup makan satu hari. kat sini minimum RM20 sehari. idk lah whether sini mmg harga macam tu or caused by inflation and harga barang yang naik tak turun-turun.— umeow (@syuwaadot) October 22, 2022
Stretching The Ringgit
To prove it, a food content creator known as Aaron (@overeatmy) recently shared a short video on TikTok where he tries to get three meals a day for RM10.
According to the video, Aaron came to a roadside stall selling breakfast in the morning.
The hawker was selling sandwiches at RM3, roti jala with curry dishes at RM4.
In the end, he went for the nasi lemak which cost RM1.
  @overeatmy Can one survive with just RM10 in a day? Malaysia’s economy is pretty bad now where a meal usually cost RM15 on average, but in this video, I’ll be attempting to survive a day with just RM10. 🇲🇾👌🏻 #klfoodie #pjfoodie #malaysiafoodie #fyp #malaysiatravel #malaysiapopular #kualalumpur #MYfoodie #makanlokal #foodietiktok #viral #malaysia #tiktokmalaysia #tiktokfood #food #foodlove #malaysiafood #foodreviewmalaysia #challenge #malaysiachallenge🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🙏🙏🙏🙏 #10ringgit #eatcheap #malaysiaboleh #malaysiatiktok ♬ 주옥같다 – 고옥희
When he got home, he unwrapped the nasi lemak and saw that it came with a pinch of sambal chili paste and a small piece of thin egg.
Although the portion was a bit small, the point was that it cost only RM1.
I have no complaints as you can get it for only RM1.Content creator Aaron on the miniscule portion of the nasi lemak.
However, there is hot coffee for breakfast, only plain water.
When it came to lunch time, Aaron went to a convenience store in his neighbourhood to buy instant noodles.
The price was not cheap at all, especially imported brands such as the famous Korean spicy noodles and Samyang spicy chicken ramen.
These cup noodles cost more than RM5 each.
So, in order to stay within the budget of RM10 a day, Aaron only spent RM2 for a Maggi Curry Cup Noodles for lunch.
According to him, a cup of instant noodles for lunch is “just enough” because his strategy is to “set aside a little more money for a good dinner”.
Nevertheless, he advised people not to eat instant noodles if they can help it as doing so can be unhealthy.
Dinner Is Also An Important Meal
When it’s time for dinner, Aaron chose to pack some vitamins and protein dishes at a nearby mixed rice stall.
Although the dishes sold at mixed rice stalls are cheap, prices are hard to predict, especially for stalls you have never visited before.
Nothing fancy. Just a RM 5 chap fan (mixed rice) pic.twitter.com/1CllxFydEz— Peace88 (@Peace8814) November 8, 2021
So, he has to be careful when ordering so as not to exceed his remaining budget of RM7.
After he took the white rice, he drizzled some curry gravy on top of the rice, and then took the sweet and sour meat with some vegetables.
The three-course meal came to a total of RM6.60
It cost me a total of RM9.60 a day and I declare this challenge a success!Content creator Aaron on his budget experiment.
Although living on RM10 a day to cover your discretionary expenses is absolutely possible, it will likely be a challenge in the long run.
Without a strong sense of willpower and a plan, it can be even more difficult as you will be living on the edge.
Zaman sekarang ni sehari makan dalam RM 15. Dulu boleh dapat RM10 tapi sekarang susah nak dapat. Nasi kukus ayam berempah :RM5-7Nasi kandar ayam goreng : RM7-9Nasi kerabu ayam berempah / daging bakar : RM 7-10Nasi ayam : RM 6-8— Iliani (@iliansori) October 27, 2022

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Our First Look At The AWESOME Blue Samsung Galaxy A52

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Starting at just RM1,499, the new Samsung Galaxy A52 definitely raised the bar when it comes to quality smartphones you can get at a modest price in 2021.

Entering the market with its slightly more advanced sibling, the Galaxy A72, these latest additions to Samsung’s A-series sport high-end features like multiple cameras, a crystal clear display, stereo surround speakers and even water-resistant ratings that make them a decent contender in the upper mid-range class of phones.
We may even dare to say that these phones are comparable to some of the older flagship models that are currently available.
So what’s in the box?
Samsung was kind enough to give us the “Awesome Blue” version of the Galaxy A52 to review that came bundled together with a 15W Adaptive Fast Charging plug, complete with your typical USB-C charging/data cable.
Unfortunately though, it came without a much-desired screen-protector or a handy phone grip to keep it safe from its inevitable first kiss with the floor.
Credit: Akmal Hakim/TRP
But, no matter, because the Galaxy A52’s awesomeness begins when you have it in your hands!
Right out of the box, the Galaxy A52’s plastic body pop’s with its pastel and metallic colour-mix as well as the sleek and slim rounded design that gives you a pretty firm grip on it.
The phone also comes in two other awesome colors – violet, black and white.
Credit: Samsung
Interestingly, the Galaxy A52 showcases a rather discrete camera bump on the back for its quad-camera – ultra-wide and macro – setup, which appears less obnoxious than the bumps on some of the more premium phone models out there.
Credit: Akmal Hakim/TRP
So awesome is it?
At just over 6-inches tall and around 2-inches wide, the phone is definitely not too big, but it can be tedious for a smaller hand to reach each corner of the screen.
However, with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display and super slim bezels, the Galaxy A52 does not disappoint in providing a great viewing experience, even in bright daylight.
Credit: Akmal Hakim/TRP
The Galaxy A52 we got acomes with a snappy octa-core processor with 256GB of storage and 8GB of memory as well as a screen that refreshes at 90Hz – which in theory would make for a smooth mobile gaming experience.
We’ll soon put that along with the phone’s other features to the test, including its 4,500mAh battery that Samsung promises to last a full two days, in our full user review of the phone coming out very soon.
Credit: Akmal Hakim/TRP
In the meantime, you can check out how Samsung’s new line of Galaxy A-series phone performs under pressure at Malaysia’s first virtual sports day – “Hari Sukan Pesta Game 2021” coming to you live this 27 and 28 March on YouTube, TV3 and TV9.
Tune in to stand a chance to win your very on Samsung Galaxy A52 or A72.
Check out the video below for more details.

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KPM Says ‘Nasi With Kuah’ Is Not From School Food Programme

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Netizens were shocked to find out that a young student was served rice with only ‘kuah’ (gravy) under the additional food programme (RMT) after the picture of the meal went viral.

In response, Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said an investigation will be carried out into the school canteen operator and the school.
READ MORE: Student Only Given Rice And Gravy During Mealtime, Netizens Say It’s A Sadistic Move
According to New Straits Times, the investigation led by representatives from the Education Ministry found that the food was not prepared for RMT recipients in the school.
Radzi also said RMT meals were prepared by canteen operators for children to only eat in schools.
He thanked everyone for voicing their concerns regarding the issue as well.

Radzi also promised that the ministry will continue to improve the RMT programme.
Since 2021, the ministry has ensured that RMT recipients are served milk each schooling day instead of only twice a week.
During a debate in Dewan Rakyat last month, former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik urged the government to increase the RMT rates for schools from RM2.50 per student to RM4.
This is to ensure canteen operators have enough funds to serve proper quality meals amid the rising prices of goods.

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Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim: The Corporate Politician

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Pakatan Rakyat’s (now Pakatan Harapan) first-ever Selangor menteri besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim passed away last night at 11.08pm in Kuala Lumpur.

He was 76 and was survived by his wife and four children.
Khalid remains popular with Selangorians who mostly had fond memories of the respected corporate/politic figure.
Khalid the corporate man x Khalid the politician
Credit: Malay Mail
Like many other elder politicians in the Opposition coalition, Khalid was once a UMNO member, a party that he joined in 1979. During the same period, Khalid was appointed as the Permodalan Nasional Berhad’s (PNB) chief executive officer, a role that he played until 1994.
It was during this period that Khalid demonstrated his sheer brilliance in the financial market – where he successfully help PNB to own a majority of shares in the then British firm Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd at the London Stock Exchange.
It was said that it only took Khalid and his team 10-minutes after the market opened to help PNB secure 51% of the Guthrie shares – which at the time was the second largest plantation company in the United Kingdom – and also own a large land bank in Malaysia.
Once a Pakatan’s Darling
Credit: Malay Mail
Khalid was not short of critics when he was in the Selangor menteri besar office. His detractors argue that he ran the Selangor government like a business. But, to be fair, during his tenure, Selangor accumulated more than RM1 billion in reserves, making it the richest state in Malaysia.
At that time, Khalid was Pakatan’s poster boy, pointing out that he is the kind of leader that the coalition will install to top positions if the rakyat voted them as government.
Indeed Khalid was prudent in spending, though ultimately it also resulted in his abrupt exit from PKR and the Pakatan Harapan bloc.
According to Khalid himself, he was asked to spend the state’s money on his own party’s programme and campaign.
Refusing to play ball, Khalid then began to distance himself from the party’s hierarchy and even skipped the party’s central executive as well as the PKR’s political bureau meeting.
He was subsequently ousted following the unsuccessful ‘Kajang Move’ and was replaced by the then PKR’s no 2, Datuk Seri Azmin Ali, who had also since left PKR.
It also must be noted that it was during Khaled’s tenure as menteri besar that Selangor introduced people-centric policies such as the 20 cubic metres of water each year free of charge for the people of Selangor.
After the incident, Selangor ruler Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Al-Haj said that Khalid had “successfully and perfectly” led the state while he was in office.
Post Kajang Move

Despite appearing in several PAS and UMNO programmes in the past, Khalid however remained outside politics since 2013.
Last night, Khalid succumbed to his illness after a week-long treatment at the Cardiac Vascular Central Hospital Kuala Lumpur due to a heart infection.
Following his passing, Sultan Sharafuddin decreed that his remains be interred in the Royal Cemetery in Shah Alam.

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GE15: No Easy Seat For KJ, Prepared To Contest In Tough Fights For The Sake Of BN

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Caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar is poised to contest in parliamentary seats that Barisan Nasional (BN) had previously lost to Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the last general election.

According to The Star, the former Rembau lawmaker – who was previously asked to give way to UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan to contest the Rembau seat in GE15 slated on 19 November, admitted to having been offered to contest in other constituencies.
Khairy said that none of the alternative seats offered to him is a “safe” BN seat.
“I have been offered two or three seats where BN was defeated in 2018.
“I am prepared to accept this challenge for the sake of the party,” Khairy was quoted by The Star.
The three-term former Rembau MP added that the party sought his opinion on where he should contest but he will leave the final decision to the leadership.
“It is also true that we cannot expect to be fielded in a safe seat or else we will not be able to champion the party’s agenda everywhere.
“So whether one likes it or not, one must be prepared to contest in areas where we failed to win before this,” he said.
It was previously speculated that UMNO and BN would probably field Khairy in Kuala Pilah, Tampin or Port Dickson, all of which are inside Negeri Sembilan.
READ MORE: KJ To Be Offered Tampin Seat For GE15, Says Report
Kuala Pilah and Tampin were previously BN strongholds but PH won both seats in the 2018 general election.
Amanah’s Datuk Dr Hasan Bahrom defeated BN candidate from UMNO Datuk Seri Shaziman Abu Mansor with a majority of 1002 votes to win the Tampin seat in the last general election.
While Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia’s Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith won the Kuala Pilah by defeating the seat incumbent Datuk Seri Hassan Malek and PAS’s Rafiei Mustapha with a slim majority of 200 votes.
Port Dickson’s parliamentary seat meanwhile has been won by PH since 2008.
According to The Star, Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) Muhammad Faiz Fadzil, who is also the Permatang Pasir assemblyman (a state constituency in Permatang Pauh, Penang) has been proposed to stand in Tampin in GE15.
He however refused to confirm the matter when contacted by TRP today.
“Wait for the announcement,” Faiz replied briefly via WhatsApp.
Meanwhile, Negeri Sembilan Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun is rumoured to be the likely replacement for Anwar in Port Dickson while his press secretary Nor Azman Mohamad seems set to contest in Kuala Pilah on Pakatan Harapan’s ticket.
READ MORE: KJ To Discuss GE15 Fate “Behind Closed Door”

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Students Were Asked ‘What’s Your Dream Wedding?’ During SPM Exam, Netizens Are Split About The Question

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Students sitting for one of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) oral examinations were asked a perplexing question: What’s your dream wedding?

One of the parents and some students posted on their social media to complain about the exam question, and it caught the attention of Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching.
Netizens who brought up the issue on several social media platforms alleged that the question was asked during the Bahasa Melayu oral examination last week.

According to Malay Mail, Teo wants the Education Ministry to clarify if the students were really asked about their dream wedding during the SPM oral examinations.
Such question is inappropriate and should not be given to Form 5 students who are only 17 years old.Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching said in a statement.
She added that the teenagers had more priorities at such an age than marriage, listing academic credentials and their families’ financial ability to send them for further studies as examples.
She also asked the Education Ministry to apologise to all Form 5 students who had to answer such as question and their parents, if it’s true.
Parent Action Group for Education president Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim told the New Straits Times that the question was unsuitable due to the prevalence of child marriages in Malaysia.
It’s also a concerning trend for youths to get married so soon after leaving school.
Oral is about articulation and you can say why not, but I think questions should be on more relatable subjects. There is child marriage; they could have asked what’s the right marriageable age instead, climate change, recycling, public transport, even Undi18 which directly affects them as some of them would become the first batch of 18-year-olds to vote in the Johor state election.Parent Action Group for Education president Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim.
What’s wrong with it?
Netizens are split about the appropriateness of the question.
Those who disagreed said the question was inappropriate and the adults should not underestimate the youths’ critical thinking skills.
They also asked what kind of leaders it’ll produce if such an insensible question was asked during the examination.
Dont underestimate student spm nowadays.. They all 18 and eligible to be a leader under undi18. What kind of leader if tanya pasal perkahwinan jadi tak sensible. Tak caya tanya Syed Saddiq.— syed bidin al zarfa (@alzarfa) February 10, 2022
Some netizens find no issues with the question at all. They said it’s just a simple question and topic to evaluate the student’s speaking skills.
They believe that it’ll help students answer easier since it’s a simple topic with no right or wrong answers.

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Interview With Director Lee Kwangyoung On ‘Call It Love’

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Disney’s new Korean romantic drama series Call It Love stars Kim Young-kwang and Lee Sung-kyoung.

The story tells about a woman, Shim Woo-joo (Lee Sung-kyung), whose unfaithful father dies and left his mistress in charge of the family home. As a result, Shim was kicked out of her family home and plans to take revenge. However, she falls in love with the mistress’s son, Han Dong-jin (Kim Young-kwang).
In this interview, director Lee Kwang-Young shares his thoughts about the show and its characters.
1. Call It Love is your first foray into an OTT series. How does it make you feel as your work is showcased to a global audience through Disney+ Hotstar?
It definitely has a different ring to it, compared to conventional channels. Since so many people have poured their hearts and souls into this work, I just hope that viewers would enjoy and love the show. I’m quite nervously waiting for the episodes myself every week.
2. What do you think sets Call It Love apart from other romance shows?
Call It Love focuses not only on loving and being loved, but also how one’s life changes by such love. And love in this show doesn’t necessarily have to be romantic. It could be love between friends, family or any sort of bond. While a bond can sometimes weigh down on you, it also helps you withstand hardships in life. I wanted to talk about these kinds of bonds and worked on this show hoping that the characters in the show would take a step forward in their life thanks to this emotion called love.
3. I’ve seen in one of your interviews where you said the colour of Call It Love is like that of a “ruby orange glow of the sky at sunset”. What were some of the things that you really stressed in portraying while directing this series?
When I got the script, I really fell in love with the lines the scriptwriter wrote. They are trying to look all tough but the warmth just oozes out from the lines. I wanted to make sure I direct the show in a way that such lines, when conveyed through the lips of the actors, would bring to the viewers that ambience I felt in the script. That’s why I had a lot of discussions with the writer on the meaning of and the emotions in each and every line – I tried my best to create an environment in which actors could express those emotions without any barriers.
In terms of the visuals, I wanted to add some vacancies and idle spaces in the cuts to show the loneliness that underlies all of the characters. I employed framing many times to show how the characters persistently live on with their daily lives. While so, I attempted, quite boldly, to add a drop of warmth by using a ruby red and orange-ish colour palette which would represent both a feeling of desolation at sunset and a hint of hope at daybreak. The director of photography worked so hard to make this work.
I’m sure there are things I could’ve done better, but I was able to try out many things because and only because I had a wonderful script and an amazing cast. I am very thankful.
4. Woojoo binge eats to fill the empty spot in her heart. Woojoo’s siblings eat breakfast with Jun. Jun and Heasung are lunch buddies. Dongjin and Woojoo eat at a noodle place. We see eating scenes in every episode. Is there a particular reason for such scenes?
I think it all always boils down to our stories of eating and living on. In the show, Woojoo stuffs even more food into her mouth when it’s been a long day for her. Dongjin also grabs something to eat even on those days that make it difficult for him to swallow anything; all because he needs to live on. I thought this point was tangent to the message of our show, of showing the persistent lives of people. These scenes reflected all of us who are enduring today and who need to endure tomorrow.
5. The soundtrack is hugely popular as the sentimental melodies really go well together with the amazing performance of the cast as well as the beautiful mise-en-scène. I heard that it was your idea to employ the song Secret Garden, sung by Onestein, in the soundtrack. What about the song appealed to you?
One day I was getting ready for shooting and overheard the song Secret Garden sung by Lee Sangeun on the radio. I was familiar with the song but since my head was filled with Woojoo and Dongjin at the time, the lyrics came to be in a different light.
Every day it’ll get better little by little. You’re watching me. I gotta get it together. I’m going to be happier. I was hooked on this line. You start loving someone and don’t just want them to make you happy, but rather, you want to make yourself happier because you know that person is watching you. I thought that chain of thought was quite like what Woojoo and Dongjin would have felt.
And what they do to get happier is nothing fancy – just eating lunch together at a newly-open place. As a director, I also wanted to bring to the viewers the experience of cherishing every ordinary moment of your life after falling in love with someone. That’s why I thought this song was the one for our show; I called up the composer right away and asked him to “use this song no matter what”.
Since the original song is so famous and unique, I thought a distinctive voice would do this song justice. I was very happy and grateful that we could have Onestein sing this song.
6. At the press conference you mentioned that the five actors are all very different. So these five actors who each have their own charms got together for Call It Love. What do you think are the strong points of each of them? Or something about them that makes them unique? Could you also talk a little bit about how you cast the actors?
Since I have the chance to talk about Dongjin and Woojoo in the questions below, let me comment on the other three here.
Yoon Jun is probably the most fantastical character in our show because he is the perfect guy friend. My intention was to convey a nothing-out-of-the-ordinary story, so I was a little unsure of this character as he might come off as a perfect someone who wouldn’t exist in real life.
On the other hand, I think we’ve all had in our school years a guy friend who was on a very fine line between a lover and a friend. I nagged on and on saying I need to meet Sung Jun and when I did get to see him I knew he would be the perfect embodiment of Jun because he was sitting there looking perfect, but with a no-frills attitude.
I thought that a person like this could actually exist in real life, not just in a drama series. So I told him that I wanted exactly this and he did an impeccable job pulling off a perfect guy friend who actually can exist in real life. He’s a guy friend with frizzy hair who lives in a picture-perfect house and says the bluntest things. If he’d been my friend, I’d definitely be confused about my feelings toward him.
Kim Yewon is just an absolutely loveable person. With every word she speaks and the way she speaks, we find her to be adorable. Haesung is someone who expresses her inner wound in a way quite different from that of Woojoo. Because of that, I was worried that she might seem a little over-the-top compared to the other characters, but at our first table read all my worries disappeared in a snap. Whatever line she says, you can never dislike her.
Whatever line she says, it seems perfectly down to earth. I actually have a friend like that and while we all have different friends, I’m sure she is someone you can find in real life.
There is a scene in the first episode when Haesung is heartbroken and crying at the karaoke. When I was watching her perform, I was reminded of my own cringe memories. She is definitely a seasoned actor who can portray her discouraging reality in an extremely loveable manner.
Minyoung is a character who might not be so loved by anyone in the show because she is the one who broke Dongjin’s heart and hurt him so badly. But I wanted her to be someone who was so loveable that Dongjin couldn’t move on after their breakup. I wanted her to be someone who makes everyone fall for her, so that the viewers can understand how Dongjin feels.
The first time I saw Ahn Heeyeon, while I thought she was so pretty, I also somehow felt an urge to protect her because she felt like a puppy left in the rain. If it was her, Dongjin would have had no choice but to love her and fail to hate her no matter what happened. I felt quite certain so I persuaded her to take this role. She has a lot of solo scenes which are very lonely so if you continue to watch the show I’m sure you’ll be able to put yourself into Miinyoung’s shoes and start feeling bad for her.
7. Sungkyung has played many perky, cheerful roles in rom-com. Is there a reason why you chose her for the role of Woojoo? What side of her did you think resembled Woojoo? Why did you choose her and what do you think of the Woojoo that Sungkyung has created?
There are a lot of scenes in the script when Woojoo can’t hold back what she’s got to say and just bluntly spits out words. She doesn’t dare to stand up for herself, but for the person she likes, she would spit out harsh words without even thinking. I hope this side of her wouldn’t look vile but rather, charming. And Sungkyung was just beyond my expectations.
When her innate cheerful vibe was met with those blunt words, it just created a totally new blend. I see the same scene dozens of times when editing, but every time I see the same scene I would chuckle. She thinks she’s the most hopeless person on Earth and cuts herself off from the world but when people see her they see her careless and loveable side and actually want more to do with her.
We’ll have more scenes with Woojoo taking a step forward from her indifferent attitude toward life and towards Dongjin, breaking down her walls – and Sungkyung does a perfect job portraying that process so I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.
8. This is your second collaboration with Kim Youngkwang. Since the show was released, Youngkwang’s “lonely back” that we’ve never seen before has become the talk of the town. Did you think of Kim Youngkwang from the get-go when you thought of the character? Did you give him some advice when shooting?
I always thought that Youngkwang’s got a very lonely vibe to him behind the fancy image he has. I still don’t know the reason why. He looks so gorgeous – why do I sense loneliness from him? That’s why he was perfect for Dongjin.
I don’t know if it’s because I’ve worked with him before, but I have infinite trust towards him. He is never in disguise when he’s acting. He really deep-dives into the character to truly understand him. So instead of giving him advice, I would talk a lot with him about the feelings Dongjin has. I trusted the Dongjin Youngkwang created and made a storyboard to follow through with his flow of emotions. On the other hand, when there was a scene I wanted to portray in a certain way, Youngkwang would also ponder on it and help me create the scene. Whenever I was unsure of something, I would leave for the set thinking, “Dongjin will work something out!”
9. Which scene do you think truly embodies the emotions of Woojoo and Dongjin? What are some scenes in Call It Love Disney+ Hotstar fans should keep their eyes on?
While I definitely tried in every single episode and every single scene to convey the personalities and emotions of the characters, let me choose a few.
For Woojoo, there is that one scene in the first episode when she is walking and holding an umbrella after learning of her father’s death from a text message. If you look closely enough, Woojoo is walking one way but all the other characters and the background flow in the opposite direction. I thought Woojoo is a character who is stuck in the past and walks backwards instead of moving forward. So when we were shooting this scene, everyone else walked the usual way and Sungkyung had to walk backwards. While it was a difficult scene to shoot, I really liked this scene because it shows how Woojoo cannot move forward and is just barely carrying on with her life.
My favourite scene with Dongjin is the shadow scene in the motel room in the fifth episode. Due to his breakup with his girlfriend at the camping site, he doesn’t dare go camping, which is pretty much the only thing he enjoys in life. So he also just barely lives on with an unhealed wound inside him. But his shadow, like Peter Pan, would go on a trip on his behalf. Get away from work, go camping, and drink beer – that’s what Dongjin really wants. But when the shadow is drinking beer the chair he’s sitting on breaks down and the shadow falls back into reality where we see a down-at-the-heels Dongjin falling asleep on the motel bed without even getting changed. I felt this scene really captured the lonely and desolate reality Dongjin is in.
I think the first scene in the first episode embodies the overarching message I wanted to convey through this show. It starts off with the lonely back of Dongjin who’s at his vacant office even before sunrise. The sun rises, he works, the sun goes down, and he’s still at the office working. Through this scene, I wanted to paint the picture of what viewers are going to see in this show – the story of any one of us living on and enduring on. I think Park Hasun’s special narration perfected the scene.
10. At the outset this show seems to be a romance story between two people who are brought together by revenge, but looking inside, it seems it is really all about the consolation and empathy of different characters with their hurtful past finally getting to understand each other. What was the main message you wanted to get across to the audience?
Living life comes with emotional scars and loneliness. Despite being so, we live on. I wanted to tell the audience, or myself, that this is how we all live. But as Woojoo meets Dongjin, and Dongjin meets Woojoo, they take a step forward. We also can take a step forward with the smallest trigger. This is the consolation and hopes that I wanted to bring to the audience.

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Voters Believe Charles Santiago Should Stay As DAP MP In Klang

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Voters have reacted to news that DAP’s three-term Klang MP Charles Santiago will not defend his seat in the 15th general election (GE15).

Citing party sources, FMT reported that Santiago might not be fielded in any seat.
PH component parties just like to self sabotage themselves at crucial moments, huh? If you drop @mpklangthen be prepared to face the (bad) consequences from Klang voters. DAP to drop Charles Santiago? https://t.co/Eidj2fqnbt— βεllεrορhοη Ω *🧐* (@BellerophonC) October 19, 2022
He would be replaced in Klang by Ganabatirau Veraman, Selangor executive council member and assemblyman for Kota Kemuning.
Initially, it was supposed to be the Seri Kembangan assemblyman, Ean Yong Hian Wah, but the response from the public was not good, so there was a change.
In 2018, Santiago defended his seat with a vast majority of 78,773 votes, beating opponents from Barisan Nasional and PAS.
Enormous Support For Santiago
The public feels that Santiago has diligently served the people in Klang for many years.
Many have taken to social media to voice their displeasure.
LRT: Deselecting Charles Santiago would be a disservice not just to his constituents but to all Malaysians because of his tireless work in fighting for working people and progressive measures— The Natcronomicon 🏳⚧ 🚰 (@Natcromancer) October 19, 2022
Dear @dapmalaysia Everyone in #Klang prefers Mr Charles Santiago to be fielded as candidate for #Parliament If you are adamant on replacing him, then that means you have no concern for the people. It seems likely that you don’t care the voice of people but party members.— VJ (@FreeThinkerZone) October 19, 2022
Santiago has been outspoken on issues at the national level, including civil rights and constitutional matters.
READ MORE: Zahid Wants UMNO Members To Petition For Najib’s Royal Pardon, Slammed By Klang MP
READ MORE: Malaysian Mothers Cannot Pass Citizenship To Overseas-Born Children, Court Of Appeal Ruled
Santiago is also challenging the recent dissolution of parliament by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The hearing for my lawsuit on the legitimacy of the dissolution of Parliament against the @IsmailSabri60, the Government of Malaysia, and @sprgovmy is scheduled for tomorrow. Keep an eye out on our socials tomorrow for updates. pic.twitter.com/LPoVTVm27w— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) October 19, 2022
At the same time, voters recalled how he had helped them, including incidents from more than a decade ago.
I am not a supporter of @dapmalaysia & my vote as a Klang person is for @mpklang Charles Santiago. When I was in Form 6, I contacted him about a municipal construction project & he took the time to listen to my concerns. This was some 12 years ago.— AbracaxDeborah (@AbracaxDeborah) October 19, 2022
Santiago is not the only DAP leader who has been rumoured not to defend his seat.
DAP has been said to nominate its former youth leader, Howard Lee, to move from the Pasir Pinji state seat in Perak to contest in the Umno stronghold of Gerik, a parliamentary seat.
Many DAP supporters feel it would be a Herculean task as Gerik, at the border with Thailand, is a rural area with almost 70% Malay voters.
Lee, who speaks flawless Malay, is expected to take on Umno Youth chief Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
At the same time, it has been rumoured that former Deputy Women, Community and Family Development Minister Hannah Yeoh would make way for a candidate from Muda in Segambut.
Amenda nk bg segambut kat muda. Hannah yeoh is good at her job, hannah is good for segambut.— Datin (@inazallya) October 19, 2022

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4 Video Streaming Apps To Entertain You While You Stay At Home

Due to the Movement Control Order, many of us will find ourselves at home with not much to do. The little bit of silver lining is that with a good internet connection, there’s so much entertainment at your fingertips.
1. iflix

Our own homegrown on-demand video streaming service is a goldmine for all kinds of TV shows and movies. In addition to local shows, broadcasts from TV3, and Bollywood movies, you can also get a wide selection of Western shows too.
The service is free with ads. Some shows require an iflix VIP Monthly package at just RM10/month or RM96/year. They have a 1-month free trial period.
Watch it here now.
2. Viu

Viu has a large collection of Asian shows, ranging from beloved K-dramas to cooking shows and even Oscar-winning movie Parasite.
The service is free with ads. Alternatively, you can watch ad-free with their VIU Gold/Premium subscription at just RM10/month. There is a free 1-month trial period as well.
Watch it here now.
3. Netflix
The extremely popular video-streaming service is available in Malaysia as well. With an extensive list of popular TV shows and critically-acclaimed Netflix Originals, this streaming service is a favourite among Malaysians.

The cheapest plan possible starts at just RM17/month, available on mobile-only. You will need a credit card that can handle international transactions.
Watch it here now.
4. Amazon Prime Video

Fulfill you desires for Western movies and TV shows with Amazon Prime Video. Amazon Prime Video has their own offerings of Amazon Originals as well.
Subscription to Amazon Prime Video starts at USD$5.99/month with a credit card that can handle international transactions.
Alternatively, Digi users can sign up at just RM14/month for six months and RM27/month thereafter directly from the MyDigi app.
Ps. An Amazon Prime Video subscription is not the same as an Amazon Prime subscription.
Watch it now here.

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These Are The New Conditional MCO Rules You Must Follow

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Malaysia is being pulled back onto the streets as the country entered the 5th phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) a.k.a Conditional MCO (CMCO) on 4th May.
As such, the government has released a new set of rules for Malaysians to abide under the latest Federal Gazette known as Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) (No. 5) Regulations 2020.
These new rules and regulations are in effect from 4th to 12th May.
New CMCO rules
No movement from one infected area to another (interstate travel) unless itâ€™s for work or those who are stranded looking to return home.Maximum 4 passengers allowed in a car, all must be from the same household.Funeral gatherings cannot exceed 20 people.Maximum half capacity of passengers allowed on public transport.Taxi and e-hailing cars can have maximum 2 passengers.Any Malaysian citizen, Malaysian permanent resident, expatriate returning from abroad to undergo health checks upon arrival in Malaysia.
Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail
Prohibited activities
Instead of listing down industries that are allowed to operate, the latest regulations  stipulate prohibited activities:
Entertainment, leisure and recreational activities that can cause crowds to gather.Religious, cultural and arts gatherings.Any business activity that can lead to crowds gathering.Trying on clothes in fitting roomsCosmetics testing in storesBarbershops and beauty salon services
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Filming of movies, dramas and advertisementsCruise ship activities, tourism services and services at accommodation premises that fall under the 1992 Tourism Industry ActSales and marketing of financial services industry and banking outside of their premises or in public places.Any commercial sales and marketing outside business premises or in public places – except for food business in food courts, hawker centres, food stalls, food trucks etc.
Credit: Pixabay
Installation and maintenance of machinery activities such as lift, escalator, boiler and tower crane at construction sites in groups which may cause a gatheringActivities at centralised labour quarters, employeesâ€™ hostel and dorms which may cause a crowd to gatherTheory and practical examinations for shot-firer for mining and quarrying industryCertification for agri commodities
 Powers granted to authorities
An authorised officer can request for any information relating to prevention and control of infectious disease from anyone.
The Director General is also granted powers to issue any direction in any manner to anyone for the purpose of  preventing and controlling any infectious diseases, except for prohibited activities.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.(Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)
Penalties
The penalty for breaching these new CMCO regulations are the same as previous regulations of a maximum fine of RM1,000, or maximum 6 months jail, or both.

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Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) (No. 5) Regulations 2020


No More 14-Day Quarantine For Sabah Returnees, Says Health Minister

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Beginning 25 November 2020, travellers arriving from Sabah will no longer be required to undergo 14-days of quarantine and would instead be subjected to mandatory Covid-19 screening three-days before departing the state.

The announcement came from Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba stating that the decision was made by the National Security Council (MKN) following the drop in cases across the state.
He explained that travellers who show symptoms of Covid-19 and test positive for infections will be flagged and isolated for treatment, while asymptomatic travellers who test negative would be allowed to leave Sabah.
The minister added that those permitted to leave Sabah are also required to utilize the MySejahtera contact tracing mobile application.
The standard operating procedure (SOP) change came just weeks after it was announced in October that all travellers from Sabah would need to self-quarantine for 14-days despite getting negative test results.
It’s also noted that the Bah Bercham Cluster in Perak was the direct result of an infected patient skipping mandatory quarantine orders.
READ MORE: New Cluster Sparked In Perak After Sabah Returnee Skipped KLIA Health Screening
Commotion in the House
Reportedly, there was a commotion in the Dewan Rakyat where Opposition Members of Parliament (MP) questioned why Keningau MP Datuk Jeffrey Kitingan was allowed to attend Parliament and claimed that the politician had not served the required 14-day quarantine after arriving from Sabah.
(Malay Mail)
Following the inquiry, Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman asked the Keningau MP to leave the hall pending further investigation.
Jeffrey Kitingan was said to have been placed under a mandatory Home Surveillance Order (HSO) from 12 till 25 November. It was later clarified that the MP had received an official release order on 23 November after getting a negative test result.

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New Cluster Sparked In Perak After Sabah Returnee Skipped KLIA Health Screening
Mengapa Jeffrey tak kuarantin, soal pembangkang
Opposition MPs question if Jeffrey skipped quarantine
MPs question why Kitingan out of quarantine after Sabah trip


Syed Saddiq Is Starting His Own Youth-Based Political Party Instead, No Pejuang For Him

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Syed Saddiq is looking to set up his own political party which will be youth-based and multiracial.

What you need to know: While many people expected the young politician to side with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s new Malay-based party Pejuang, Syed Saddiq decided to form his own political party instead.
Who said what: The former PPBM Youth chief cites other youth-led political parties and movements, such as Future Forward in Thailand and En Marche in France, as a motivation to kickstart his own political party.
He notes that such a move is timely to ensure Malaysian politics are not endlessly chained, controlled, and monopolised by the same old people.
Why it matters: Malaysia’s political scene is sorely in need of a younger voice. For example, our current Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato Sri Reezal Merican, is 48 years old.
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This Malaysian Got Heineken To Sponsor A Music Video About MCO Blues With One Simple Instagram Post

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Everyone knows that 2020 hasn’t been the best year, but one Malaysian managed to capitalise off that when his Instagram post landed him a music video about MCO blues fully sponsored by Heineken.

It all began when Jiven Sekhar, a Malaysian director & creator, saw his sister drinking what seemed to be an alcoholic beverage. But it turned out that the drink wasn’t as “spirited” as he thought – it was actually an alcohol-free malt beverage known as Heineken 0.0.
Fascinated by the premise of the drink, Jiven toyed with the idea of making a music video and reached out to Heineken to see if they’d like to collaborate.
But the Dutch brewing company decided to do him one better and sponsor the entire endeavour, so long as he managed to garner 3,000 likes on the post in 24 hours.
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Needless to say, target achieved!
The three-minute song’s premise is pretty simple – a cheeky callback to all the “fun” we’ve had in 2020 – which is exactly 0.0.
Credit: TheSaladShow/YouTube
“This Malaysian Cannot Operate – MCO,” sings Jiven as he runs through the exciting home-bound activities of the year such as gaming all day, zoom calls and snacking between meals.
Despite pointing out the lack of parties, mamak gatherings and holidays, The 0.0 Song is super catchy with bright colours and synched dance moves to jazz things up.
Credit: TheSaladShow/YouTube
If you’re wondering why the video looks so sleek, it’s because Jiven actually has a pretty impressive string on hits under his belt, like the 2018 short film Haikal about growing up as a mixed-race Malaysian, or the recent viral hit Mamak Rap that he released for Malaysia Day.
So if you’re ready to for a summary of 2020, catch the cheerily depressing The 0.0 Song below:

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