5 exciting new announcements for PokÃ©mon fans in 2019!

The PokÃ©mon 2019 Press Conference just took place this morning in Tokyo and oh boy, there are some goodies awaiting all you PokÃ©mon fans!

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Hereâ€™s a recap of the upcoming releases thatâ€™s got more fire than Charizard!
1. Detective Pikachu is coming to Nintendo Switch

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Plans are underway to bring the worldâ€™s most adorable
detective to Nintendo Switch and the upcoming game will continue on from the original
Detective Pikachu Nintendo 3DS game.
Not much is known for now, so this is still an unsolved mystery. However, we detect that itâ€™s going to be pretty fun!
2. You can now unite
all your PokÃ©mon adventures under one roof
Home sweet home
The latest Eevee-lution of the experience is PokÃ©mon HOME, a cloud service app available on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices that will connect players and a variety of games.
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Whatâ€™s amazing is that it isnâ€™t bound to a single game system. So you can connect manage all your games in one place.
Trading function is also available on the service thatâ€™s scheduled make itself at home in early 2020.
3. Youâ€™ll soon be
able to train PokÃ©mon while you sleep

Yes, you read that right. Trainers can get ahead with PokÃ©mon Sleep that tracks the userâ€™s
sleeping time.
The new app will be available in 2020. However, to Exeggcute the experience perfectly , it needs …
4. Thereâ€™s a new PokÃ©mon device

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During the day, you can use the PokÃ©mon GO Plus+  device as
normal, catching elusive PokÃ©mons and engaging in battles.
However at night, it becomes your cuddle buddy- helping track your sleep time and sending over the information to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
BONUS: In celebration of this announcement, trainers can look out for Snorlax snoozing in the wild in Pokemon Go!
5. Battle with your
dream team of PokÃ©mon Trainers
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Ever wanted to battle alongside master trainers from past
games?
The new PokÃ©mon Masters game makes your dream come true, letting you battle with star PokÃ©mon Trainers from the long past of PokÃ©mon video games.

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FUN FACT:  PokÃ©mon Masters started off as an idea by Game Freakâ€™s Ken Sugimori who wanted a game that featured all past and present trainers.
The game is set to launch in 2019 for Android and iOS.

So thatâ€™s all we know for now but it looks like the new PokÃ©mon experience is going to be a Blast-oise!

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5 Great M’sian Charities To Volunteer & Make A Difference

Although we might believe that one person alone canâ€™t change the world, in reality, the smallest act of kindness can truly make a difference.
Regardless of whether itâ€™s helping refugees, the homeless, even the environment, there are countless ways and organisations that you can join in and help the world become a better place.
December 5 is World Volunteer Day, so why not try and volunteer in one of these great organisations:
1. Fugee.org
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Fugee.org is the brainchild of former Miss Malaysia, Deborah Henry to empower refugee kids by providing them holistic education and access to tertiary and vocational opportunities.
They provide a platform for refugees to develop their business and creative skills, learn about sustainable practices and enjoy hands-on employment opportunities.
The organisation also has entrepreneurship and protection programmes, as well as supporting refugee-led initiatives.
You can email them here for more inquiries.
2. Institut  Onn Jaâ€™afar
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Institut Onn Jaâ€™afar provides temporary relief to the underprivileged by mobilising volunteers from private and public institutions irrespective of ethnic, religious or social backgrounds.
They have multiple campaigns to help the needy including providing breakfast to underprivileged children and homeless people in Chow Kit and partnering with another NGO, Buku Jalanan Chow Kit to set up night tuition classes to underprivileged children on Friday nights.
You can contact them at: +603-26020007 or email them here for more information.
3. SPCA
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Do you love animals? Why not try to volunteer at SPCA!
There are many volunteer duties at their centre including the morning sessions of cleaning, helping to prepare and serve meals to the animals, kennel guides (assisting the public when choosing an animal), socialising with the animals, and general housekeeping duties.
Experienced dog handlers can also assist with walking, bathing and grooming the dogs.
Those aged 11 years and below must be accompanied by a parent, teacher or guardian above 18 years of age.
You will need to sign up to volunteer as it is solely by appointment and not walk-ins. You can contact them here.
4. The Kalsom Movement
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Kalsom Movement is an independent and voluntary student-led charity which specialises in tackling education inequality in Malaysia.
Since it was established in 1994, the movement has helped more than 4,000 beneficiaries via its numerous initiatives and programmes.
They focus on developing Malaysiaâ€™s future leaders by empowering university students to share their knowledge and skills to help younger economically-disadvantaged Malaysian students achieve their ambitions.
To find out how you can be a committee member, you can visit this page.
5. Global Environmental Centre
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Hereâ€™s an organisation for those who are genuinely concerned with the environment.
Global Environment Centre (GEC) is for those who are willing to contribute their time and effort for environmental conservation.
They have activities such as the River Care Programme which focuses on promoting community participation in the river and water resource protection and sustainable use through the Civic Science approach.
To register as a volunteer, you can visit this page.

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#Semangat9Mei Trends Online As Malaysians Share Memories Of 2018 General Elections

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On 9th May 2018, Malaysians braved the sun, rain and miles to vote for the 14th Malaysian general elections.
The result was a historic event for Malaysia as Barisan Nasional lost the elections after 60 years in power and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad became the worldâ€™s oldest elected leader at the age of 92.
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While jubilant cries of â€œMalaysia Baruâ€ echoed in the early days, a political Game of Thrones in February 2020 resulted in the fall of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.
A new political alliance emerged from defected PH parliamentarians, Barisan Nasional and The Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) in the form of Pakatan Nasional (PN) and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was made Prime Minister.
Needless to say, this event shocked the entire nation as itâ€™s the first time a government change happened in Malaysia without a general election.
On the two-year anniversary of the 2018 general election, â€˜#Semangat9Meiâ€™ trends online as Malaysians share their memories and experiences on voting during that historic moment.

The tweet that started it all for me. #pulangmengundi#semangat9Mei https://t.co/95PMwtoqHP— Hanna Alkaf (@yesitshanna) May 9, 2020

Just 2 years ago, we crowdsourced funds for students to balik undi, formed a chain to collect overseas ballots, defeated decades of entrenched gerrymandering for the regionâ€™s most historic electoral upset. No problem, we can do it again. #semangat9Mei https://t.co/fSE6Ubi25t— cyfu (@cyfu) May 9, 2020

#semangat9mei pic.twitter.com/eSif36Dhl9— afi (@faheemislahi) May 9, 2020

2 years ago on this day. Kenangan mengundi. 9 May 2018. â¤ï¸ Malaysia!Moga yang terbaik untuk kita. #semangat9Mei #pulangmengundi #election pic.twitter.com/zHflnGtOSB— smisak (@whenmunatweets) May 9, 2020

2 years ago today I shed tears for the first time for my country. #Semangat9Mei #HarapanKita— hanin (@nurulhanin4) May 9, 2020

9 May 2018.We showed the world that democracy is still alive.#Semangat9Mei— Abqari Annuar (@AbqariAnnuar) May 9, 2020

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#semangat9mei bukan dalam sebuah parti, pakatan, mahupun perikatan, tetapi mekar dalam dada jutaan warga Malaysia. Siapa berani menghalang?— Lutfi nak hiatus pun susah (@ltf_ha) May 9, 2020

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It was a show of will, perseverance and maturity. Without May 9th, we wouldn't have #Undi18, a major opportunity for young Malaysians aged 18 and above to exercise their democratic rights. Will it end like that? Never, Malaysians soldier on.#Semangat9Mei @UNDI18MY pic.twitter.com/TEAVmAqyyP— Norman Goh (@imnormgoh) May 8, 2020

Let's not kid ourselves. Malaysia Baharu can't be achieved overnight. It's a long and continuous struggle. As long as there are people who still believes in it, we'll get there some day.#Semangat9Mei #HarapanKita— Iskandar Fareez (@iskandarfareez) May 8, 2020

9 Mei 2018 – awal 6.30 pagi aku bergegas ke jeti pekan kuah, standby utk naik feri paling awal ke kuala perlis. Patut nya balik 8 Mei tapi malam tu cover ceramah tun m dekat bukit malut. #9Mei #Semangat9Mei pic.twitter.com/D2PklVIFDn— AN (@an_visual) May 9, 2020

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Police Confirms Road Bully At Jalan Tun Razak Who Brandished Handcuffs Is A Policeman

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Recently, a viral video showed a man in a silver Proton Persona brandishing a pair of handcuffs to threaten other road users while driving dangerously.

The incident is believed to have taken place at Jalan Yew before joining Jalan Tun Razak, as reported by Wapcar.
In the video, the driver of the Proton Persona could be seen trying to cut into the path of the car with a dashcam.

After managing to cut in, the driver brandished a pair of handcuffs from the window and tried to provoke the car behind him by suddenly braking on the busy road.
He continued blocking the path by driving in the middle of the road and occasionally drove in a zig-zag manner.
Dang Wangi police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya said the police recorded statements from six individuals about the case.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the police have confirmed that the driver is a policeman.
Wangsa Maju police chief Ashari Abu Samah said the driver is a lance corporal with the district police headquarters.
An inquiry paper has been opened to investigate the officer on the aspect of discipline and integrity.Wangsa Maju police chief Ashari Abu Samah told FMT
Netizens were unhappy with the incident because the policeman’s behaviour endangered other road users and it was akin to road gangsterism.
They also said the policeman would most probably be transferred to another department.
Pastu kalau polis perlu ke buat provoke camtu ? Takboleh ke bagi signal elok2 ?— MuhammadHabib (@Muhamma57192021) February 17, 2022
Kenapa nak buat mcm tu? Mcm gangster— CC (@CCHomosapiens) February 17, 2022
Standby kena transfer bahagian je hujungnya— mb niehaus | 🧬 (@aimanhakimsn) February 17, 2022

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M’sian Claims Did Not Travel Further Than 10 KM For Food, Gets Fined By PDRM

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An individual living in Petaling Jaya has just faced what many of us have probably been worrying about ever since this Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0 was implemented.

After leaving their house to pick up some supplies at the supermarket, the individual was stopped at a police roadblock and fined, supposedly for travelling outside the 10 km radius allowed by the government.
In the incident shared on We Are Malaysian Facebook page, the original poster (OP) said she had ventured out from her home at around 10 am on Sunday (24 Jan) to buy groceries. On her way out, she was stopped by police at a roadblock.
“Police officer told me “Tak logic. U Bagitau Waze itu tepat tak?”

OP explained to the police officers that she was going out to buy food and groceries nearby, adding that she had checked Waze and confirmed that the journey was within 10 km radius of her house.
OP shared in the post that this was her first time being stopped for such an issue at a roadblock, adding that she was completely speechless and confused.
If Waze is not tepat (accurate) I’ve no idea which is tepat other than Google.OP via We Are Malaysians/Facebook
READ MORE: Not Sure How Far 10KM Is From Your Home? A Shah Alam Systems Engineer Created A Website To Help
The police subsequently asked OP for her IC and directed her to pull over at the side of the road. Then, another police officer walked up and took OP’s details.
OP explained politely to this other officer that she had just left her home and was still within 10 km. Unfortunately, OP said the officers didn’t believe her and insisted that OP was breaching MCO standard operating procedures (SOP).
I went back home disappointed without [the] things that I need. I checked other official apps, as shown, I’m definitely less than 10km.OP via We Are Malaysians/Facebook
Police officers are as confused as we are?
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Most of those who responded to the post suggested that our police officers are likely confused by the frequently changing SOPs, just as we are.

Some mentioned that the police can’t know for sure where you live, and are thus going according to the address stated on your IC. However, some use their hometown addresses for their IC and it doesn’t always reflect where some Malaysians truly stay.

Others wondered if OP was fined because she was travelling further than she needed to for supplies, questioning her if there were shops closer than the ones she was heading to.

What does the official MCO SOP say?
Two people from each household are allowed to go out for essential items such as food, medicine, dietary supplements and other necessities, no further than 10 km from their home OR to the place nearest their home if the item is not available within 10 km.Official MCO SOP by Majlis Keselamatan Negara (MKN) (Translated from BM)
According to the official MCO SOP on the National Security Council’s (NSC) website, members of the public are allowed to leave their homes to get supplies such as food and they must only travel within 10 km of their home for those items.
However, there is a caveat.
If the item is not available within 10 km of their home, they are allowed to travel past that radius to the next nearest place.
The SOP does not say that we must go to the nearest place, only that we must not travel further than 10km unless it is absolutely necessary.

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Systems disruptions at KLIA; Everything we know so far

A systems disruption affected both Kuala Lumpur International Airports (KLIA and KLIA2) for four days starting from Wednesday night (Aug 21).

Dear passengers,
KLIA is currently experiencing intermittent network connection affecting some of our flight information display system. We are working to rectify this as soon as possible.
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 21, 2019

The glitch affected key functions in the airport including WiFi connection, flight information display system, check-in counters and the baggage handling system.
The fiasco resulted in a reported 68 flight delays during the first 24 hours of the disruption.
It was later found that the systems disruptions were caused by network failure.
Aug 23: Network equipment was replaced.

Latest Update on Systems Disruption at KL International Airport as of 8:00PM. #MYairportsupdates pic.twitter.com/ipsgfh0cBj
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 23, 2019

Upon identifying network failure as the cause of the disruption, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd rectified the situation by replacing the network equipment.
The replaced equipment resulted in positive progress and network stability.
Aug 24: Situation at airports improved.

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One day after the network equipment was replaced, the situation at the KLIA airports improved.
As most systems were back up and running as normal, the airport was a lot less crowded with manageable queues at the check-in counters.
Malaysia Airports CARE Ambassadors were still visible throughout the airport working hard to ensure the comfort of passengers including distributing coffee and tea to them.
Aug 25: Operations returned to normal

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By day four, operations returned to normal at the airports. Even the Flight information display systems (FIDS) had recovered.
Passengers were seen going about their usual business. Check-ins and movement of queues were smooth.
The number of Airport CARE Ambassadors had also been reduced.

We are glad to see smooth passenger flow at the terminal right now. Stay with us for further updates. #MYairportsupdates pic.twitter.com/piSAuEe0N2
— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 24, 2019

Aug 26: Malicious intent not ruled out.
Malaysia Airports releases a statement saying they had not ruled out the possibility that the network failure was caused by an act of malicious intent

â€œWe will put this in the hands of the authorities to do a full investigation on the matter.â€
Malaysia Airports via Malaysiakini
Malaysia Aiports shares on Bursa Malaysia closed seven sen lower at RM8.56 with 1.83 million shares changing hands.
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Aug 27: A committee is set up to investigate the incident.
The Ministry of Transport (MOT) set up a committee to investigate the actual cause of KLIAâ€™s Total Airport Management System (TAMS) failure and suggest improvement measures to prevent a repeat.

â€˜â€™The committee is given one month to prepare a detailed report to the cabinet.â€™â€™
Transport Minister Anthony Loke via Malaysiakini

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The six-person team, chaired by the ministryâ€™s secretary-general Mohd Khairul Adib Abdul Rahman is made up of the following:

Aviation Commission (Mavcom) executive chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi
Mavcom member Long See Wool
Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) member Afzal Abdul Rahim
CAAM chief executive officer Ahmad Nizar Zolfakar
National Cyber Safety Agency chief executive Md Shah Nuri Md Zain.

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Meanwhile, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said they did not receive any reports linking the network failure to corruption.
Aug 28: Malaysia Airports lodges police report.
KLIA District Police chief ACP Zulkifli Adamshah confirmed receiving a police report by Malaysia Airports over the network failure, though no evidence was submitted with the report.
The report was lodged by Malaysia Airports Information Technology Division’s senior manager.
Picture credit: The Star Online
ACP Zulkifli stated that the investigation will be carried out under Section 427 of the Penal Code for mischief which states:
â€œWhoever commits mischief and thereby causes loss or damage to the amount of twenty-five ringgit or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than five years or with fine or with both.â€
Aug 29: Individuals named in police report were questioned by police.
At least four people were reportedly questioned by police after their names were listed in Malaysia Airports’ police report.
The four were said to be â€œfamiliar with the function of network code switchesâ€ and the Total Airport Management System (TAMS) used at both international terminals.
Sep 2: Twelve members of Malaysia Airport staff had statements recorded by police.
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ACP Zulkifli confirmed that a total of twelve Malaysia Airports staff members had their statements recorded and the police intend to summon more people to assist in their investigation.

“The investigation is still underway. We will call a few individuals to assist the probe,
“The process is going to take time in terms of technical and other aspects.”
 KLIA District police chief ACP Zulkifli Adamshah via Sinar Harian.
He also confirmed that the report of the investigations will be forwarded to the Selangor police chief for further action.
Sept 4: Four Malaysia Airports staff lodge counter report.
Picture credit: Malaysiakini
Four suspended Malaysia Airports staff lodged police reports to counter the initial report made by the company’s senior IT department manager which implicated them with being involved in the network equipment failure.
The four individuals are reportedly pioneer IT officers with Malaysia Airports since the last 20 years and were among the twelve Malaysia Airports staff who had their statements recorded by police.

Investigations are still ongoing to get to the bottom of the incident. In the meantime, operations are back to normal at KLIA and KLIA2


Find Out How To Pick The Correct Durian This Durian Season

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Durian season is upon us again.

What’s more exciting for us here is that this year, durians are coming in plenty, cheap, and for a much longer period!
Some of the common types of durian in Malaysia are Musang King (Mao Shan Wang), Black Thorn, D24, Red Prawn, Black Pearl, XO, Golden Pheonix, Tekka, Hor Lor, IOI, Kampung and many more. These durians differ according to taste, appearance, and ultimately price. They bloom in different seasons too so you can find Musang King usually at the end of the season and Kampung ones in the early season.
What makes this year different?
Since China is saying that they’re no longer importing large amounts of durian from us (they apparently have their own durian now), well that just means more durian for us!
Usually, durian season starts in states in this order; Penang, Johor, Perak, Pahang, Kelantan, Terengganu, Sabah and finally Sarawak, as reported by Majoriti.
But since a lot of places are having a surge in durian yields (Penang, Perak, Pahang & Johor), this means that durian is abundant currently and that ultimately makes the prices cheaper.
(Credit: 111 Durian Balik Pulau, Ah Shui Durian Store / Facebook)
In addition, since El Nino is upon us, durian season is getting longer than previous seasons which were only about 3 – 4 months.
This time, the durian season starts in early May until the end of October (some even predict early November) as the hot weather makes the durian trees produce more fruits.
READ MORE: El Nino Pros And Cons: Hot And Hazy For Us But Durians Expected To Thrive
5 tips to get the best durian:
With all the durian available this season, here are a few tips on how to choose your own durian. You might find these handy tto avoid being duped by sellers.
The sound
Usually, durian sellers will tap or knock the fruit with a knife to show if the fruit is ripe or not.
According to Golden Moments, if a fruit is ripe, it should sound like hitting a drum as the fruit is hollow with gaps of air inside the fruit.
If the fruit is unripe, it won’t produce a loud sound as the soft flesh still sticks to the walls of the chamber. It’ll just sound like you’re tapping a tree or concrete. Another indication of why they don’t have a sound is they may be overripe and the sticky decomposing flesh is already sticking to the walls.
The weight
Find durians that are lighter but still within the normal durian weight. The logic is, the bigger the fruit, the bigger the seeds might be, hence the thinner the flesh. So if you’re confused between two fruits, opt for a lighter durian.
According to Charles Pua, a durian seller in Singapore, the optimum weight for a durian should be 1.5 kg to 2 kg. Those bigger than that can have bigger flesh but the flavours are not the best.
The stem
The ones with short and thick stems are usually the ones with thicker flesh. The ones with a longer stem usually have bigger seeds with thinner flesh.
But that is also not always the case. For example, according to Year Of Durian, Musang Kings generally have longer stems and D24 generally have shorter stems. Furthermore, sellers can just cut the stems to make them all short. So you can’t really tell which is which.
Musang King’s stem (left) vs D24’s stem (right). (Credit: Year Of The Durian)
But you can tell if a durian is fresh or not by the stem scratch test. Pua also mentions that if you scratch the stem with your fingers gently and it reveals a leafy-green and fleshy interior, then that’s an indication that the durian had fallen off the trees in the last 24 hours.
The green interior when you scratch the stem of a fresh durian. (Credit: Michelin Guide)
A darker and harder stem means that they’re harvested much earlier. He also said to do the scratch test yourself because if the seller does it, they’ll use their knives, and that defeats the purpose.
The smell
Do a sniff test at the top of the durian near the crown and at the bottom too where the seams are. The fruitlets ripe from the bottom to the top, according to Durianed, so you have to check for both. The top part has a thinner husk compared to the bottom, so it can emit a stronger smell there.
People smell durian at the top near the crown. (Credit: DurianBear, Shan Cheng Durian Penang / Facebook)
For the smell, Pua said that if the scent is fresh like green leaves, then the flesh is sweet. If there’s a pungent smell, then it could have some bitter notes to it.
Meanwhile, Durianed also mentioned that if there is no aroma, the durian is unripe. If the aroma is too strong, the durian is probably overripe.
The shape
Usually, people advise buying a round durian because they have more chambers and flesh-covered seeds than an oddly shaped one.
So other than the round shape, some tips to avoid picking durians with minimal flesh is to look at the seams on the husk.
As explained by @abgpotai, a durian seller, when you look at the bottom of the fruit, a full durian would have the shape of a star. You then trace the star points upwards. This is called the seams. Each section between the seams should bulge nicely. If there are flat sections, that means lesser flesh inside.
The bulging part is where the flesh-filled chamber is (left). The dark line with thorns closer together is where the chamber is missing (right). (Credit: @abgpotai / TikTok)
So, if you’re going for more flesh then yes, pick a round one.
Nevertheless, different kinds of durian have different shapes and sizes so not all round durians are the best. For instance, most Musang Kings are oval-shaped and most Red Prawns are rugby-shaped.
What people meant by round (left) vs oddly shaped (right). (Credit: @abgpotai / TikTok)
As Durianed explains, with fewer chambers, oddly shaped durian (slightly curved or crescent shapes), can have a more intense flavour with a meatier and creamier texture. Smaller ones have a stronger taste so if you’re going for taste, then pick an oddly shaped one or a smaller one.

So, now that you know some tips about picking durians, it’s durian hunting time! But also be well aware of their prices right now.
During this time, the prices for Musang King dropped from RM40 – RM45 per kg last year to RM20 – RM35 per kg. If the grades are higher, then they can cost up to RM50 per kg (the previous year up to RM70).
IOI also dropped from RM25 – RM35 per kg compared to RM15 – RM25 now. But this depends on the grade as well. Durian kampung is now also sold at RM10 per kg compared to RM20 before.
So be aware of the prices with which grade of durian you’re buying.
All in all, make sure that you get what you’re paying for with our tips above!
READ MORE: [Watch] Super Cheap Durian Sales Reach RM50,000 In 5 Hours
READ MORE: Aliff Syukri Goes “Terlajak Durian”, Says Doing It For Fun

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Zuraida Retains Ministerial Post After Meeting With PM, Report Says

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Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin retained her ministerial post after a meeting with Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, reports Utusan Malaysia.

According to the report, it is understood that Zuraida had met with Ismail yesterday evening to discuss her position after her recent switch from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) to Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM).
The Malay daily report also stated that Zuraida was seen entering Bangunan Perdana Putra at 9.25am, indicating that she attended today’s Cabinet meeting which was traditionally held every Wednesday.
Zuraida assumed the Cabinet post while she was part of Bersatu, after leaving PKR following the Sheraton Move in 2020 which led to the fall of the Pakatan Harapan government.
Bersatu is adamant to retain the post, with its President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin saying that the post belongs to the party as per stated in the agreement between the prime minister and the Perikatan Nasional pact.
Muhyiddin had yesterday said that he had waited for the past two weeks to meet with Ismail to discuss Zuraida’s replacement for the Cabinet post.
Zuraida meanwhile had also expressed hope to retain the post, citing that the move would ensure continuity in the programmes planned by the ministry.
Zuraida, who is also the Ampang MP, had on 26 May announced that she is leaving Bersatu for PBM while she was on a working trip in Turkiye.
In the same statement, she also expressed her willingness to relinquish the Cabinet post that she held.
READ MORE: Zuraida Quits Bersatu For PBM, To Meet PM To Resign From Her Cabinet Post
Following her announcement, Muhyiddin said that he will be proposing a new name to replace Zuraida, insisting that the Plantation Industries and Commodities minister post belongs to Bersatu, which is also part of the current ruling government.
READ MORE: Bersatu Adamant In Retaining Ministry Post Following Zuraida’s Defection, Says Muhyiddin
However, upon her return to Malaysia, Zuraida said that only the prime minister can decide on her minister’s post.
READ MORE: Only PM Can Decide On My Cabinet Post, Says Zuraida
Upon her acceptance into PBM on 10 June, Zuraida was named as the party’s president-designate and was tasked to lead the party’s discussion with other political parties in preparation to face the upcoming general-election.
READ MORE: Zuraida Is PBM’s New President-Designate A Few Weeks After Jumping Ship From Bersatu

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You Can Be Arrested For Trying To Film Police On Duty At MCO Roadblocks For Viral Videos

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Since the movement control order (MCO) began, multiple video recordings of police personnel at roadblocks have made their way onto social media. Many of these recordings focus on the questions that the police will ask those who are still on the roads.
However, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador has spoken out about these video recordings, citing that these police officers are carrying out a noble mission.
The objective is to break the Covid-19 chain of infection to save the people.IGP Tan Sri Abdul Hamid to Bernama
He stresses that the police presence at roadblocks throughout the country are not for the fun of curbing movement or to inconvenience the public.
The police officers on duty risk being exposed to the Covid-19 infection as frontline workers. In fact, these police officers have had to risk their lives to stop people from escaping roadblocks.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
That’s why individuals who record these police interactions at roadblocks for the sole purpose of casting a bad image on them are strongly advised to stop doing so.
If they have gone out to purchase goods, it is not a problem, but if they purposely go out to record the roadblocks, then it is an offence because the police who are performing their duties are not there to be filmed or are on show.IGP Tan Sri Abdul Hamid to Bernama
You could be charged with obstruction of duty by trying to incite conflict with the police at roadblocks just for the sake of filming a viral video.
These police officers are frontline heroes, but they are also people first. So just let them do their job during this MCO and not make it harder for them.

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Harry Potter Actor Robbie Coltrane Dies At The Age Of 72

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Actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing the lovable half-giant Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter film franchise, died today at 72.

In a statement to the BBC, Coltrane’s agent, Belinda Wright, confirmed the actor died in a hospital near Falkirk in Scotland.
For me personally I shall remember him as an abidingly loyal client. As well as being a wonderful actor, he was forensically intelligent, brilliantly witty and after 40 years of being proud to be called his agent, I shall miss him.Robbie Coltrane’s agent, Belinda Wright
We are hugely saddened to hear of the passing of the magnificent Robbie Coltrane who played Hagrid with such kindness, heart and humour in the Harry Potter films. He was a wonderful actor, a friend to all and he will be deeply missed. pic.twitter.com/CCofb6BMo6— Wizarding World (@wizardingworld) October 14, 2022
Born Anthony Robert McMilan, Coltrane is an accomplished actor and his other known roles include stage works such as John Byrne’s The Slab Boys. He also played the character Valentin Dmitrovich Zukovsky in the James Bond films.
According to BBC, he was made an OBE in the 2006 New Year’s honours list for his services to drama and was awarded the Bafta Scotland Award for outstanding contribution to film in 2011.

Despite the numerous roles he has played, his role as Hagrid is the most recognizable worldwide and he has spoken fondly about the opportunity of a lifetime.
He has spoken of his legacy in the 2022 HBO Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, saying, “The legacy of these movies is that my children’s generation will show them to their children. So, you could be watching them in 50 years, easy. I’ll not be here, sadly, but Hagrid will.”
Coltrane is survived by his sister Annie Rae, his children Spencer and Alice and their mother Rhon Gemmell.
His co-stars share their fond memories of him
Most of his co-stars attested that Coltrane was the funniest person they’d met and remembered his humour fondly.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe shared how Coltrane cracked jokes to keep everyone’s spirits up while filming.
I’ve especially fond memories of him keeping our spirits up on Prisoner of Azkaban, when we were all hiding from the torrential rain for hours in Hagrid’s hut and he was telling stories and cracking jokes to keep morale up. I feel incredibly lucky that I got to meet and work with him and very sad that he’s passed. He was an incredible actor and a lovely man.Daniel Radcliffe
Another Harry Potter star Emma Watson recalled his kindness to her on set and said there was no better Hagrid.
Robbie, if I ever get to be so kind as you were to me on a film set I promise I’ll do it in your name and memory. I’ll really miss your sweetness, your nicknames, your warmth, your laughs and your hugs.Emma Watson
Image: Emma Watson/ IG Story
Tom Felton, who also starred in the Harry Potter franchise, said Coltrane cared for everybody on set.
One of my fondest memories of filming Harry Potter was a night shoot on the first film in the forbidden forest. I was 12. Robbie cared & looked after everyone around of him. Effortlessly. And made them laugh. Effortlessly. pic.twitter.com/eQA5v1YCm8— Tom Felton (@TomFelton) October 14, 2022
Another actor Stephen Fry, who appeared alongside Coltrane in Alfresco, remembered Coltrane’s talent and penchant for humour.
I first met Robbie Coltrane almost exactly 40 years ago. I was awe/terror/love struck all at the same time. Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking as we made our first TV show, “Alfresco”. Farewell, old fellow. You’ll be so dreadfully missed— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) October 14, 2022

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Catch these 5 videos to light up your Deepavali celebration

Deepavali is just around the corner!
And the Festival of Lights brings with it a celebration of spirituality, family, good wholesome foods and also a whole lot of compelling and inspiring videos to pull at your heartstrings, make you laugh and reminisce on the joys of this festive holiday.
So without further ado, here are some great Deepavali themed videos that have popped up this 2019:
Thanggam by Petronas
As usual, Petronas came in strong to make sure to keep those tears flowing.
This heartwarming video tells the story of a modern city boy who is forced to spend time with his strict and old school, lady boss of a Paati (thatâ€™s grandmother for all you non-Tamil speakersâ€¦)
Watch how Kumar forms a loving bond with his seemingly stern and uncompromising grandmother and discovers the hidden kindness behind her cold-hearted demeanour, and how he tries to reconnect with his roots.

Style Mannavan by TNB
The hero in this comedic tale goes by the name of Manoharan Ganesa Ravi, or MGR as his Amma calls him.
MGR is really looking forward to Deepavali to win the heart of the girl of his dreams, only to be tromped by an outfit he was forced to wear that shines as bright as a diamond.
But a day at the temple got rid of all his inhibitions in an instant as he is met with an angel that looked like she had walked straight out of an old movie.

Soya Cincau by Enrico
This comedic short story is one not to be missed!
It tells the tale of a short Chinese guy and a very tall Indian girl which he has the hearts for and tries furiously to win over.
Set in the 50sâ€™ this charming video unfolds into a truly unique story of the spiritual harmony between cultures in Malaysia that you have to enjoy for yourself!

Arvinâ€™s ReDeepavali by CIMB
CIMBâ€™s Deepavali ad this year showcases relationship and contrast between tradition and modern-day attitudes and how different celebrations bring people closer together with family and friends.
Interestingly enough, this ad also features a plugin of Nandini Balakrishnan from NANDINI SAYS who invites viewers to ask her questions on the history, culture and traditions of Deepavali, which assumingly she would answer in her show  Â¯\_(ãƒ„)_/Â¯

Strength to Rise by RHB Group
This Deepavali video shares the story of former gangster turned social worker, Dr Muraly Arumugam, founder of Tamilan Uthavum Karangal (Malaysia Tamilian Helping Hands).
Showcasing an inspiring message of redemption and second chances, Muraly and his organisation are on a mission to help carry physically disabled worshipers up the 272 steps of the iconic Batu Caves to reach the temple summit.

So there you have it. 5 videos to get you pumped up for Deepavali!
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Covid-19 Test Can Be Quite Uncomfortable, According To One Local Doctor

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Thought getting tested for Covid-19 was a cakewalk? Think again.
A frontline doctor reportedly serving at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital shared a heart-wrenching tale of a 4-month-old baby who had to undergo testing for the coronavirus, twice.
Through a posting made on Facebook, the doctor described how the infant went through the incredibly uncomfortable procedure of getting a nasopharyngeal swab to test for infection, and narrates how the baby’s mother was reluctant to have her child crying in pain over the procedure.
A nasopharyngeal swab is one of many standard procedures to collect samples in order to detect respiratory viruses and influenza.
It involves the process of sticking a long cotton swab DEEP into BOTH the nostrils in order to collect the necessary bodily secretions.
According to Dr Ahmad, this procedure is proven to be headache-inducing, even for adults.

In the posting, he mentioned that the baby had to go through the test twice, merely several days after getting checked the first time, as a precaution to determine the status of the infection.
The doctor also advised Malaysians to stay home and stick by the Movement Control Order (MCO) to stop the spread of the virus and keep your loved ones safe.

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UNO says no stacking +2 & +4 cards (but internet doesn’t care)

In UNO, you can’t stack the Draw 2 and Draw 4 cards despite what you were told by that girl in class who owned the deck.
The rule has been confirmed by UNO themselves, owned by Mattel, on their social media pages in Twitter AND Facebook, so it must be true.

If someone puts down a +4 card, you must draw 4 and your turn is skipped. You canâ€™t put down a +2 to make the next person Draw 6. We know youâ€™ve tried it. #UNO pic.twitter.com/wOegca4r0h
— UNO (@realUNOgame) May 4, 2019

That’s right, if someone puts down a +4 card, you must draw 4 and your turn is skipped. You canâ€™t put down a +2 to make the next person Draw 6.
But the internet is resisting with a lot of anarchists refusing to follow the official rules.

Instructions book says house rules apply so delete this asapually
— Darius is not a Cop (@uverneous) May 5, 2019

My deck, my rules…someone's eating this +24
— Kyle Smith (@absentstudent87) May 4, 2019

No.
— UNO (@realUNOgame) May 5, 2019

No.
— UNO (@realUNOgame) May 5, 2019

You donâ€™t know how to play the game right
— quintel clements (@q_theflyguy) May 5, 2019

Listen just make the cards, let us do the playing
— Jimbo (@Jimbrowskee) May 5, 2019

 pic.twitter.com/ZBsWHKRaju
— lily🕊 (@DlREWOLF) May 5, 2019

The argument got so real a new Twitter account called Black Uno surfaced to join the fight.

This is a completely valid move and the only sure way to assert your dominance at the table.
See Also: House Rules
— Black Uno (@realblackUNO) May 5, 2019

Also, you can actually end the game with an Action Card.

Yes, you can end a game with an Action Card.
— UNO (@realUNOgame) January 8, 2019


[Watch] YB Leaves Behind Flood Victims In Terengganu, Sparking Accusations Of Being Selfish

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As the flood situation on the East Coast worsens, aids are being channelled to the victims.

However, the water level, which is increasing day by day, is hindering supplies from getting through.
In one such incident, an aid delivery led by Ajil assemblyman Maliaman Kassim had to be abandoned.
As the waters rise, Maliaman had to abandon a truck carrying the aid.
He escaped on a boat with only the skipper aboard.
However, it became an issue when netizens pointed out there were people left behind.
They questioned why Maliaman did not assist them as the boat still has many spaces.
Wait what about everyone else https://t.co/f0r7dg5AM0— Nailah Huda (@nylahuda) February 27, 2022
Opinions Divided
Many netizens questioned the actions of Maliaman and accused him of being selfish.
On the other hand, some netizens felt he should be given priority due to him being a senior citizen.
The PAS politician, who currently serves as Deputy of Terengganu State Executive Councillor, is 59 years old.

The incident also prompted netizens to draw comparisons with Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky.
Zelensky is praised for leading at the frontline as Ukraine tries to fight off a Russian invasion.

The Full Picture
At the same time, a netizen came forward to explain that a few minutes later, a second boat came to rescue the victims stranded at the spot.
Second boat on da way pic.twitter.com/Wd9ENfMmnr— Suhazeli Abdullah (@suhazeli) February 27, 2022
Perhaps it’s a reminder that we shouldn’t be too quick to judge about something we saw or read.
On the other hand, the public might be biased after many politicians had fumbled on disasters relief efforts.
READ MORE: Are Politicians Fooling Themselves Into Believing Their Own Spin?

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Covid-19 Broke Record Infection Numbers

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As Malaysia struggles to keep new Covid-19 cases from emerging, the situation around the world appears to be getting worse.
The coronavirus broke another record this weekend. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), on Saturday (July 18), Covid-19 cases around the world jumped to nearly 260,000, the largest 24-hour increase in cases since the start of the pandemic.
Globally, WHO has confirmed a total of 13,876,441 Covid-19 cases and 593,087 deaths.
Global infection numbers according to the WHO.(WHO)
North America
The United States (US) continues to be the worst affected country by the Covid-19 pandemic with over 3.5 million confirmed cases across the country and over 137,000 deaths. Cases are also reportedly soaring in the states of Florida and Texas which are being hit the hardest.
Florida appears to be the epicenter of the pandemic in the US, recording more than 330,000 cases and 5,000 deaths. Yet authorities in the US still struggle to maintain effective Covid-19 prevention measures even having allowed Florida’s Disney World amusement park to reopen to the public.
Canada however seems to be faring way better than its southern neighbor, having managed to flatten its infection curve and shifted into the “new normal”.
Overall, the country records a total of 109,669 cases including 8,839 deaths.
South America
Brazil has been hit hard by the pandemic. With an infected President, over 2 million confirmed cases, and more than 76,000 fatalities, it stands as the second-worst affected country by the coronavirus.
However, medical experts are stating that the infection rate in Brazil was “stabilizing”, spreading not as quickly as it did before.
Throughout Latin America, Brazil, Peru, Chile, and Mexico report the highest fatalities from Covid-19 in the region.
Europe
Most European countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, and even the United Kingdom (UK) have managed to suppress the pandemic and slowly begin to reopen their borders.
Spain however was struck with an outbreak of Covid-19 and re-instituted lockdown measures in certain parts of the country as more than 150 coronavirus clusters have been detected nationwide.
In Russia, Covid-19 cases continue to rise. With a total of 765,437 confirmed cases and 12,257 deaths, the country is the fourth-worst hit country by the pandemic.
Middle East & Africa
Countries in the Middle East are reportedly still struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic. The Republic of Iran remains the worst affected country in the region with a total of 269,440 confirmed cases and reported 13,791 deaths.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia records 245,851 cases in total with 2,407 fatalities.
On the African continent, South Africa was hit with a ‘coronavirus storm” and records 337,594 cases and 4,804 deaths, making it the fifth-worst affected country by the Covid-19 virus.
Asia
Across Asia, with infections surpassing 1 million cases, India is the third-worst affected nation by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Its neighbor Pakistan records a total of 261,917 cases including 5,522 deaths.
Meanwhile, other Asian nations such as China, Hong Kong, and Japan began experiencing pockets of outbreaks in its cities and major population centres following loosened Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Southeast Asia
The Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore continue to report an increase of Covid-19 cases with each country surpassing 40,000 confirmed cases, while new infections remain relatively low in Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

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Source:
WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard
Coronavirus: WHO reports record single-day global increase in cases
Florida Breaks Its Record for Most Coronavirus Deaths in a Day
Masks And Mouse Ears: Disney World Reopens As Coronavirus Cases Climb In Florida
Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada on July 18, 2020
Brazil COVID cases halt exponential rise, though 'fight' continues - WHO
In Latin America, COVID-19 infections surge as virtually every country faces recession
Netherlands Opens Borders for Couples Separated by COVID-19 Entry Ban
Coronavirus spike continues amid new Catalonia restrictions
Russia reports more than 6,400 new coronavirus cases
Coronavirus Is Surging All Over Asia and the Pacific. Here’s What the Rest of the World Can Learn
Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia battling new Covid-19 cases in SE Asia


Pandamaran Police Station To Undergo Sanitation After Detained Migrants Tested Positive For Covid-19

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Port Klang’s Pandamaran police station will undergo sanitisation after it was reported that the policemen there were exposed to undocumented migrants who tested positive for Covid-19.

The four individuals were among the 77 Indonesians detained on 14 September for trying to sneak into the country via the Pulau Ketam sea route and were being held at the police station before the infection was detected.
South Klang OCPD ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli said to The Star that they are being treated at the Sungai Buloh Hospital while the exposed policemen are now being quarantined.
He also said that those who came into contact with the four people will have to undergo tests.
He said the process of detaining the undocumented migrants was carried out according to the standard operating procedure (SOP) set by the Ministry of Health.

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Brands Are Doing Their Part To Help Fight COVID-19

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As COVID-19 became a pandemic, Malaysian health officials and the authorities tried their level best to contain the spread of the virus and implemented the Movement Control Order (MCO), urging everyone to practice social distancing and stay at home.
However, Malaysians are so stubborn that Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has held press conferences pleading with Malaysians to adhere to the MCO and stop unnecessarily leaving their house.
Now, brands have taken it upon themselves to help fight this extremely contagious virus from spreading further and killing more people.
Some have updated their marketing gimmick to encourage social distancing, while others are using their platforms to help health officials keep people informed.
Nirvana Malaysia
The local funeral service provider shared several posts on their social media accounts jokingly reminding their followers to adhere to the MCO because if they donâ€™t there might be some dire consequences.

Digi
The local telco has changed its carrier name next to the signal bar on mobile phones. Usually, their carrier name is displayed as just â€œDigiâ€. Recently, users noticed that the carrierâ€™s name has changed.
(Credit: lowyat.net)
Screenshot of a Digi user’s phone. (Credit: TRP)
Toyota Malaysia
The car-maker encouraged their social media followers to unite against the virus by being apart in a truly heartwarming post on their Facebook page.

McDonaldâ€™s
McDonaldâ€™s changed its social media profile picture to give people a visual representation of what social distancing looks like.

Facebook Inc.
Considering that fact that Facebook Incâ€™s family of apps have an extremely wide audience, theyâ€™ve taken an extra step to ensure that their followers have easy access to help and information in case they need it.
On the Facebook app, the company provides a link to the Health Ministry’s website between every few posts on a userâ€™s timeline feed. On Instagram, the link is located at the very top of the feed.
(Credit: TRP)
Meanwhile, WhatsApp is working with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to provide direct messages from the organisation to a userâ€™s phone.

https://twitter.com/whatsapp/status/1241110782235930624?s=21

Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube
Foreseeing that while being stuck at home, more and more users will be binge-watching videos and movies on the internet, streaming services have gone ahead and started reducing their video quality to reduce the strain being put on the internet.
Which for us, might be the best decision made so far because we canâ€™t even begin to imagine how this Movement Control Order would be like if the internet suddenly crashed on us.

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Pas MP Hopes That The Alcohol Industry Would Cease To Exist In Malaysia

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Pas lawmaker Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (Pasir Mas-Pas) hopes that one day, Malaysia will be free from the alcohol industry.

We hope that the industry will gradually disappear from the country, it may need to go through a gradual educational process, so that people see alcohol as not a necessity in their lives. People need to be given the understanding that alcohol is not part of our life’s norms.Ahmad Fadhli Shaari via MalaysiaKini
He gave the statement during a Parliamentary debate to discuss about amending drunk driving laws which includes the increase in punishment for drunk drivers.
Fadhli said, if there are no more alcoholic beverages, it will resolve the issue of drunk driving without the need to introduce strict laws as in the amendment.
Regarding temporary measures, he suggested that parking around the bar be restricted to prevent people from driving there and instead encouraging them to use public transport or e-hailing.

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Daughter Wins Prize In Cottage Industry Competition, Dedicated To Preserving The Legacy Of Her Father

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Women who have a good relationship with their fathers are blessed with fond memories when they grow up.

Such is the case for Jerrine Teo, who was never pressured into following her father Teo Choon Fung into coffee making, but his passion organically became her own.
She spends most of her childhood days in Sungai Pelek helping her dad roast coffee beans and packing them for kopitiams in Klang and neighbouring towns.
Teo, 29, graduated in culinary arts and mostly worked in the food and beverage industry outside, as her dad wanted his children to lead a much less arduous life.
My dad, who inherited the family business from my grandfather, was working hard a lot, as roasting coffee at home can be difficult, so my mum looked after my siblings and I but we helped him with the tasks which are less physically demanding such as coffee grinding.Jerrine Teo to TRP on continuing her father’s legacy
Teo, the youngest among 3 siblings in this business, said her dad opposed initially when she and her sisters decided to help him fully.
Over time, her father who is now 68, relented as he saw his daughter having a fun time learning and exploring different flavours with the same raw material.
He wanted us to pursue our own interests and hoped we’ll work in the comfort of a modern day office – leading a less arduous way of life. In other words, he wants to lay a foundation of security, trust and love for his daughters.Jerrine Teo to TRP on her father’s passion becoming her own
On Sunday (9 January), Teo and her family won a silver medal in the BAIKSelangor 2021-2022 Premium Pack competition.
The Teos with their award-winning new village coffee. (Credit: fernando Fong)
Organized by the Selangor New Village Development Standing Committee with the full support of the Selangor state government, BAIKSelangor 2021-2022 is the first-ever contest of its kind which was promoted and accredited by Selangor State Government.
Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han presented the prize to all 35 teams in the pioneer batch of “BAIKSelangor (2021-2022), including the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist of Innovation and Veteran categories.
Other winning products incldue instant bak kut teh, jellyfish and hot pot chili sauce.

The Power Of Brand Story Telling
Ng said the competition aims to elevate the design of products and interesting brand stories, which are some of the key elements to stand out and shine in the market.
He pointed out that the new village is not only an important cultural asset of the Chinese but also an important cultural asset of Selangor and even the whole of Malaysia.
Just like Malay kampung and other traditional delicacies, products and other local characteristics, these are the pride of Malaysians, said Ng.
Many beautiful values come from tradition and by making good use of brand story marketing, creative design, and local connection, we will surely be able to transform more new village products into new village ambassadors.Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han on enhancing new village products through brand story telling
The Selangor State Government and Corporate CSR have allocated a total of RM 132,000 in the form of cash prizes, products requisition and service awards.
Furthermore, with accreditation from the Selangor State Government as “BAIKSelangor (2021-2022)”, this is a contest that walks through the whole journey of entrepreneurship, transformation, sustainable brand management with the new village start-up and company.
The “BAIKSelangor (2021-2022)” campaign poster. (Credit: P Lab)
A Promising Path For Socio-Economic Growth
The event has garnered support from abroad, with TownWay Taiwan, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology and Smile Taiwan as its strategic partners.
Workshops and sharing sessions were conducted virtually and helped in promoting BAIKSelangor products to the international market.
Ng added that the state government is committed to discovering good local produce, good products, good stories, actively engaging locals and creating global bilateral relationships between cities.
By doing so, we will be able to revitalize the sunset industry, drawing and attracting the younger generation to live and explore careers.Selangor executive councillor Ng Sze Han on attracting milennials and Gen Z to cottage industry

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Police Are On The Case! Minister To Be Investigated For Breaching Quarantine

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In the latest development of the quarantine saga, police have confirmed that they’re investigating the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali for failing to comply with mandatory quarantine at home after returning from Turkey on July 7.

This was confirmed by Deputy Director of Investigation and Legal Criminal Investigation Department, Deputy Commissioner Mior Faridalathrash Wahid, according to reports.
He said, so far, 27 police reports have been received nationwide on the matter.
Recently, Khairuddin gave up 4 months of his salary for breaching the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
His pay from May to August will be channelled National Disaster Relief Fund (COVID-19 Fund).
Earlier, he was slapped with a RM1,000 compound by the Ministry of Health (MOH) for the offence.
Commenting on the amount of the compound, Director General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, explained on Twitter that the compound rate of RM1,000 is the maximum limit set by the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1998 (Act 342).
He also said that the police are investigating on the matter after reports were lodged.
The maximum compound according to Act 342 is RM1,000 for those who break the rules and the order of supervision and observation at home is only RM1,000.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Twitter
Compound maxima mengikut akta 342 adalah RM1000 untuk mereka yang ingkar perintah peraturan dan Home Surveillance Order. Pun begitu PDRM sedang menjalankan siasatan susulan laporan polis.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 22, 2020
Although it is true that according to that Act, compounds for the offence can’t exceed RM1,000, netizens are puzzled as to why this maximum is only applied to some, while others are fined up to RM8,000.
Picture Credit: Act 342
Seputeh MP Teresa Kok also questioned the actions taken by authorities, as she pointed out that the Minister was handed a backdated compound and was not imposed heavier penalties.
Other offenders were taken to court, but a Cabinet minister was given special treatment with a backdated RM1,000 compound. Once again the people see a double standard in place in the implementation of the Covid-19 control order.Seputeh MP Teresa Kok via FMT
It seems that compounds and public perception are the least of Khairuddin’s problems as many online point out on social media that, according to the Federal Constitution, a Member of Parliament (MP) can be disqualified if he’s penalised not less than RM2,000 or being handed jail time of up to 1 year.
Picture Credit: Federal Constitution

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Stubborn Or Confused? Some Malaysian Seen Blatantly Ignoring MCO

The sheer stubbornness of some Malaysians was shown following days after the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) was put into effect.
Despite strict orders from the government for everyone to stay indoors and limit social activities and interactions during the two-week partial-lockdown, it would appear that many of us were still ignorant of the nationâ€™s global efforts in combating the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.
These moments of bullheadedness were, as with all things in the new millennium, captured on camera and distributed through social media and instant messaging applications for all to witness and undoubtedly, criticize.
Malaysians were seen enjoying meals together at crowded cafes and restaurants nationwide.
Kenapa banyak sangat manusia-manusia selfish di Malaysia? Memang kita tunggu negara kita jadi seteruk China, Itali, Iran dan Sepanyol baru kita nak ikut arahan pihak berkuasa dan autoriti ke macam mana? pic.twitter.com/vlSbsCfmC1— The Patriots (@thepatriotsasia) March 18, 2020
Enjoying a “healthy” day of outdoor activities like jogging and powerwalking.
Malaysians enjoying the free time during the MRO by running around Kuala Lumpur.(Credit: Twitter/@PejuangJlnLurus)
In one serene scene, a couple of men who were in clear need of some schooling were spotted enjoying a lazy day of fishing at a lake in Selayang, Kuala Lumpur.
Let’s hope that they just managed to only catch their quarry and not the virus.(Credit: Twitter/@MalaysiaGazette)
While a pekan in Kedah looked as though it was life as usual with patrons seen crowding the town markets despite the MCO before orders were given to limit all business activities to a given period of time.
A busy street in Ayer Hitam, Kedah during the MCO.(Credit: Berita Harian/Bernama)
The brunt of this lack of care for the MCO appeared to have been placed on members of the nation’s enforcement personnel and authorities, as they work to safeguard the nation and its citizens during the lockdown, and you can bet we got some interesting footage of that too.
Point of authority
A video shared by Twitter user Khabir shows how some Malaysians have clear problems with authority.
The 37-second clip starts off with 2 police officers inside a patrol car giving fair warning to a man who was standing by the roadside of what we can only assume to be his neighborhood. The man looks to be chatting on the phone, while completely ignoring the officer’s instruction.
The video cuts away just as the officers were about to exit their vehicle to further educate or probably apprehend the defiant citizen.
Cops are getting sick and tired with your bullshit because of arrogant assholes like this fella here pic.twitter.com/378HNDPFED— Khabir (@KhabirM) March 22, 2020
Words hurt but germs kill
It’s a tough job making people abide by the rules, as heard in the angered and frustrated voice of one police officer when he scolds a bunch of teens who were hanging out near an empty field believed to be in Kelantan.
Though the words screamed by the abang polis might seem a bit too harsh to some. A quick look at the comments revealed that a majority of Malaysians agreed that such individuals were clearly being â€œstupidâ€ for not social distancing themselves during the MCO.
Ini macam cara nak bagi faham.👍 pic.twitter.com/rbMXDssabw— abang_jambang (@brotherjambang) March 22, 2020
Hakak polis in the house
While other footage showed the proud women of PDRM at work, unmatched in their duty-bound ferocity.
One video showed a female officer breathing down the neck of some unruly locals gathered inside a motorcycle workshop.
Ni lagi garang…Dgn tokey kedai pun kena sound pic.twitter.com/XtIy6ruHC1— crylord (@crylord4) March 22, 2020
While another clip gave a POV view of the cramped working conditions that the PDRM are facing amid the MCO as squads of officers patrol the streets to ensure Malaysians stick by the quarantine orders.
Wajah sebenar hakak Polis yg garang dan tegas! Tahniah PDRM! #COVID19 #StayHome pic.twitter.com/GrwpwGyqBc— Suara Biasa (@SuaraBiasa) March 22, 2020

Malaysia remains the worst-hit country affected by Covid-19 in Southeast Asia and the MCO was set in place to not only slow down the spread of the virus but to reduce the stress on the nation’s limited healthcare resources and services.
Do your part and #dudukrumah like some of these wonderful, soulful Malaysians singing on their balconies during the quarantine. You can catch all about it, HERE.
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Penang Adventist Hospital Closed For 2 Days After Staff Exposed To Covid-19

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Penang Adventist Hospital (PAH) has been closed for 2 days after a patient from Kulim, Kedah tested positive for Covid-19.

What you need to know: 57 nurses and 2 doctors have been ordered to quarantine themselves at home and take antigen tests after they were exposed to the 56-year-old patient.
The hospital is closed for 2 days (15 and 16 August) for disinfection purposes with only the accident and emergency department operating as usual.
What caused the exposure: According to reports, the woman was admitted to the hospital on 7 August to be treated for a leg wound infection.
She was later was identified as a close contact and the sister in-law of the index case in Kedah’s Tawar Cluster.
The woman then tested positive after she was transferred to the Penang General Hospital.
Read more:
COVID-19: Penang Adventist Hospital closed for two days (Bernama)
Hospital staff forced into quarantine (The Star)

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[Watch] Goldsmith Mugged By 5 Robbers With Parangs In Broad Daylight At Port Dickson Petrol Station

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A goldsmith (50) was robbed in broad daylight at Shell Lama petrol station in Lukut, Port Dickson yesterday (16 February).

He drove to the petrol station in a white Toyota Camry before he was sandwiched between two vehicles. A Honda CRV blocked the front while a Perodua Myvi blocked the rear end.
In the CCTV footage, the victim could be seen trying to get away by reversing and hitting a robber with his hand.
However, he was blocked by the Honda CRV that drove closer and the five robbers wielding parang.

The robbers immediately started hitting the car and pulling open the doors. They managed to take three bags that were filled with jewellery, a smartphone, cash and private documents of the victim before escaping.
According to Kosmo, the victim managed to give chase and push the black Honda CRV until it lost control and flipped over at a roadside near a row of shops in Lukut.
The robbers ran away but the victim managed to recover two bags of jewellery from the Honda CRV.
pic.twitter.com/I4RuxWz0Sn— . (@anthraxxx781) February 17, 2022
Port Dickson police chief Superintendent Aidi Sham Mohamed said the police received an emergency call around 10.15am.
After running the number plate of the Honda CRV, the police found that it was a vehicle that was stolen on November 2021 in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur.

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Another Covid-19 Cluster Detected At Johor Old Folks Home Today

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The Health Ministry has detected another Covid-19 cluster in an old folks home in Kluang, Johor today, 20th July.

The index case in this cluster was a 72-year old Malaysian male (Case 8770) who was a resident in the old folks home with chronic high blood pressure and suffered from a stroke.
He developed a fever and cough on 10th July and was referred to Hospital Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom, Johor seven days later (17th July) but died upon arrival in the emergency ward and was confirmed Covid-19 positive after his death.
Following that, active case detection was conducted with 39 close contacts tested as of noon today.
Of those screened, 14 tested positive for the novel coronavirus while 18 tested negative. The ministry is still awaiting the results for 7 tests.
The cluster currently includes 11 senior citizens who are occupants of the old folks home, one employee and one family member.
The Health Ministry is currently investigating the source of the Covid-19 infection.

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 20 Julai 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia
Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 19 Julai 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


Anwar Rules Out Contesting Ampang Seat In GE15

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Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had quashed rumours that he intends to stand in the Ampang parliamentary seats in the 15th general election (GE15) due to being afraid of contesting in a Malay-majority seat.

According to The Star, Anwar said that he had never announced his intention to contest in Ampang as alleged by Batu Pahat MP Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon, who was previously with PKR before joining Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
Anwar said that Rashid had purportedly claimed that he is switching to Ampang to help the incumbent MP, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, another former PKR leader.
 “This is not the way to help Zuraida and I have never said that I want to contest in Ampang,” Anwar told a press conference after attending a Wanita PKR gathering in Nibong Tebal, Penang yesterday.
The PKR president added that as a leader of a multi-racial party, there would be no issue for him to contest any seats in the country as PKR never promoted itself as a Malay and Islami-centric party like Bersatu or UMNO.
Anwar was responding to Rashid’s remarks that he is ditching Port Dickson because he was afraid of rejection from the Malay voters in the constituency.
Rashid, who is also a Perikatan Nasional (PN) exco said that Pakatan Harapan (PH) realised that the Malay voters’ support for the coalition was in the wane following their ill-fated 22-month reign following GE14 and could now only rely on the Chinese support in the next general election.
Speculation is rife that Anwar may not defend his Port Dickson seat in GE15. He had previously said that he will be open to contest in several seats, including Tambun and Permatang Pauh.
READ MORE: Tambun Up Next For Anwar? PKR President Doesn’t Rule Out Possibility Of Contesting In Perak For Next GE

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COVIDNOW Is The Health Ministry’s Attempt At Better Data Breakdown Of Malaysia’s Pandemic Data

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The government has set up a new Covid-19 statistics website – COVIDNOW – to show more granular data on the pandemic for public viewing, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said that the website will be accessible starting today at 6pm and it will be updated daily at 12 am.
Khairy also mentioned that the Ministry will also phase out the existing format for daily cases by next week to the new reporting format with more simplified breakdowns of active cases based on key indicators.
We don’t want our public healthcare capacity to be overwhelmed. It’s important that we give the actual data on the active cases on a daily basis, where they are, what category they are based on where they are located.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
He mentioned that the website will have more stats such as the hospital data, bed capacity and breakdowns for deaths caused by Covid-19.
Khairy also added that the Ministry will be more accurate in reporting deaths Covid-19 such as showing the actual date of demise.
He said that the reason why there’s inconsistency in the numbers is due to the clinical procedures which have to be done to confirm the cause of death for each case.
We are fine tuning our reporting of daily cases. By the end of this month, we will have more accurate reporting for daily cases on the ground, including granular data.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
READ MORE: Malaysia Pandemic Data Is Online And Freely Available To All

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Coldplay Adds Fifth Singapore Stadium Show After Record Ticket Sales

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It seems like the Coldplay madness has yet to cool down.

The British band announced an exceptional fifth performance following the rapid sell-out of the initial four shows.
Today, concert promoter Live Nation, revealed on their social media accounts that all pre-sale tickets for the previously announced dates have been fully booked.
The additional show on January 30 joins the previously scheduled concerts on January 23, 24, 26, and 27. Pre-sale tickets for all four initial shows have now completely sold out.
They also noted that general tickets for all five shows will be available starting Tuesday, June 20, at 10 am local time through Ticketmaster.
Furthermore, Live Nation also announced that Coldplay achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the record for the highest number of tickets sold by an artist in a single day in Singapore.
200,000 tickets sold in one day? That’s crazy!
However, concert promoter Live Nation also issued a warning to fans about purchasing scalped tickets from unauthorized sellers or third-party websites.
They stressed that these tickets carry a risk of validity issues, with no possibility of refunds.

We would like to caution members of the public against purchasing tickets from unauthorized sellers or 3rd party websites. By purchasing tickets through these non-authorized points of sale, buyers take on the risk that the validity of the tickets cannot be guaranteed, with no refunds possible.
Live Nation via Instagram

With their extended stay in Singapore, Coldplay will also be the first act ever to perform for five consecutive nights in the country, captivating audiences at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from January 23 to 30.
Apart from their Singapore performances, Coldplay has also announced concerts in the Philippines and Bangkok.
The Philippine show will be held on January 19 at the Philippine Arena, while the Bangkok show will take place on February 03 at the Rajamangala National Stadium.
Concertgoers interested in purchasing tickets can do so online via Ticketmaster’s website.
May the odds be ever in your favor as you embark on your ticket purchase journey!

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Pavithra: “I Forgive My Husband & We Will Continue Cooking Channel”

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Malaysian YouTube sensation S. Pavithra, of the Sugu Pavithra cooking channel, reportedly forgives her husband for domestic abuse allegations.

The 28-year-old housewife explains that the incident which resulted in her husband, 29-year-old M. Sugu arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a deadly weapon after an alleged confrontation at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh, Perak, was nothing more than a private family affair.
Paying for her husband’s RM10,000 bail at the Ipoh Sessions Court on Friday (July 24) the social media star said the couple would move on with their lives and continue making videos together.
She hopes that Malaysians would also continue to support their content and career.
I forgive my husband… My husband and I will be moving on with our lives and work together to continue our YouTube cooking channel at any time.S. Pavithra via Astro Awani

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'Saya maafkan suami' - Pavithra
Malaysian YouTube Cooking Sensation Allegedly Attacked By Drunk Husband


JKR Lists 11 Official Ways To Complain About Potholes & Bad Roads After Malaysians Complain of Double Standards

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The Public Works Department (JKR) has released a statement, complete with 11 official ways for the public to lodge their complaints after Malaysians questioned them of practicing double standards in their response to complaints.

Malaysia’s social media conversation earlier this week was largely dominated by the Kuala Langat Public Works Department (JKR Kuala Langat) quick apology and promise to repair a road after Science, Technology & Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar took a tumble after hitting a pothole while out cycling.
JKR Kuala Langat memohon maaf ke atas kejadian yang menimpa YB. Menteri dan akan mengambil tindakan segera ke atas isu berkenaan dan mendoakan YB cepat sembuh.— JkrKualaLangat (@JkrKualaLangat) December 27, 2020
Many of the replies to the tweet by the Works Department claim the Works Department wouldn’t fix a pothole or apologise if it was the average citizen who had been hurt or even killed.
READ MORE: M’sians Call Out Double Standard On JKR’s Quick Response To KJ’s Accident

In response to the online uproar, JKR director-general in a statement said that the Public Works Department takes seriously the social media comments on the department’s response towards complaints received regarding damaged roads and roads with potholes.
“Regardless of federal road, state road or council road, every complaint will be channeled to the relevant parties for immediate action,” read the statement posted on Facebook.
JKR also assures Malaysians that they practice a “no wrong door policy” and listed 11 official ways the public can lodge their complaints on road conditions:
JKR Care website – aduan.jkr.gov.myPublic Complaints Management System (SISPAA) website – kkr.spab.gov.myPublic Complaints Bureau website – pcb.spab.gov.myRespons Rakyat App by Public Complaints Bureau – Apple (HERE) OR Android (HERE)Phone Call – 1 300 888 557 / +603 2610 8888 / +03-2618 8401 / 8402Email – aduan.jkr@1govuc.gov.my OR komunikasi.jkr@1govuc.gov.myNewspaper/ mediaMalaysia Government Call Centre (MyGCC) – call / e-mail / SMS / social media / app (HERE)JKR office – verbal complaintLetters addressed to JKR – Urus Setia Aduan JKR, Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat (BKK), Cawangan Dasar dan Pengurusan Korporat, Ibu Pejabat JKR Malaysia, Tingkat 30, Blok G, Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, 50480 Kuala LumpurSocial media – Facebook (@jkr.malaysia), Twitter (@JKRMalaysia), Instagram (@jkrmalaysia)
JKR always strives to do its best in monitoring road conditions throughout the country, and every complaint received is a priority of the department in ensuring road users are in a safe and comfortable condition.Public Works Department (JKR).

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More Than 1,500 Children Went Missing Between 2020 To February This Year, Says Bukit Aman

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85 children are yet to be located out of the total 1,509 missing children cases which were recorded between 2020 to February this year, according to Bukit Aman’s criminal investigation department (CID).

Out of that total, 1,113 of these cases involved girls, said CID director Abd Jalil Hassan.
He added that a total of 1,424 children have been found to be alive.
“There are cases where we are forced to open investigation papers, while some were classified as sudden death.
“That’s because some victims were involved in accidents, like drowning after falling into a monsoon drain or river while playing,” he said.
He also added that some of these missing children are involved in murder cases.
One such murder case was reported in Kuching, Sarawak, just last month but the four-year-old children were not part of the missing children.
“At first, the victim was reported as missing. But after we had questioned one of the suspects who were detained, he confessed to beating up the child until the child died, and throwing the lifeless body into the sea,” he said.
Jalil said that the missing children are aged between one to 17.
He added that some of these children are runaway child, with some even threatening their parents against searching for them.
Jalil also noted that the enforcement of movement control orders during the pandemic had led to a drop in cases of missing children.
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Licence Plate-Plucking Woman Wanted By Johor Police, Both Sides Gave Their Stories

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Johor police are looking for a woman who ripped off the licence plate from the front of a Toyota Alphard.

The incident happened on Saturday (9 Jul) at the Tuas Second Link Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ).
In a statement, the police said she is wanted for committing the offence, which happened near the Sultan Abu Bakar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex in Johor Bahru.
Police had acted on a video of the incident, which went viral.
Iskandar Puteri Johor police chief Rahmat Ariffin noted that the authorities are still identifying the suspect, who was riding in a red Kia Cerato with a Singapore plate.
During the incident, the victim driving a Toyota Alphard changed lanes to the right and had scraped a Kia. The suspect stopped the car while a Chinese man and woman got off. Iskandar Puteri Johor police chief Rahmat Ariffin on how the fracas started.
The man shouted dirty words and made obscene gestures (towards) the victim, while the woman opened the victim’s car plate and threw it into the victim’s windshield.
Rahmat added that the victim was on his way back to Singapore from Forest City in Johor.
The victim did not suffer any injuries and only minor damage to his car. Footage from the dashcam camera was also recorded (as evidence).
The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing an act of treason.
Netilantism Among Cyber Citizens
Netizens in Singapore and Malaysia are now asking the authorities to immediately arrest the woman and man for illegal acts of treason.
They commented that any misunderstandings that arise on the road should be dealt with calmly and referred to the authorities.
Netizens added that it is useless to show anger on the road because it might be recorded, making things worse for the culprit.

New videos have also been added to social media, which shed light on what actually happened.
Facebook user Linni Malik, who uploaded the dashcam footage, said her son-in-law shared the videos with her.
The person driving the Toyota Alphard was his father.
Additional photos and videos were also put up on social media by Mhzq Ziq, a family member of the victim who was also in the Alphard when it happened.
Some netizens go further and take justice into their own hands by shaming the woman on social media.
Identity Of Kia Cerato Woman Who Road Raged At Tuas Second Link Exposed https://t.co/cxqV4ksS9i via @govsingapore— Chia Hak Thye (@HakThye) July 11, 2022
Forgive And Forget
Another family member of the Alphard said the public should stop ‘attacking’ the driver and passenger of the Kia car in the case.
Civil servant Muhammed Haziq, 25, who also uploaded a video on the incident, said the driver and passenger of the Kia were mistreated, and he felt sympathy for them.
He regrets that netizens are disclosing all the confidential and personal information of the two individuals to the public.
He said his family is unsure if that is her and if the man is her husband.
But if that was her, I believe that the way he was treated was unfair. I would appreciate it if people stopped spreading her pictures.Civil servant Muhammed Haziq called for a healthy boundary on internet vigilantism.
According to Haziq, he was not with his family when the incident happened.
His 51-year-old father was driving, along with his mother, 51, and two sisters aged 9 and 17, on their way to their property in Forest City, Johor Bahru.
Haziq said his father, at that time, saw that there was room to enter the right lane and turned on the right traffic light.
However, the red Kia car refused to tolerate it and immediately moved forward until an unfortunate incident occurred.
For Haziq, he uploaded the video as a reminder to the public to be careful on the road.
At the same time wanted the woman to come forward to solve the problem in a good way.
My dad just wanted to repair his car and claim the damage done by the woman.Civil servant Muhammed Haziq urged people not to make the incident any worse.
Blame Game
In a Chinese daily newspaper, Shin Min Daily News, the woman claimed that the Alphard driver provoked and asked her son to get out of the car.
She said the Alphard had repeatedly cut in, adding they had been stuck in the traffic jam for about an hour.
I wanted to forget about it, but there were others who stopped and scolded my son. They even provoked him to get out of the car to fight, but my son ignored him.The Kia woman on why she was angry.
She added that she was hurt and upset, that’s why she pulled out the number plate and threw it at his car window.
The woman later realized that both her legs were bleeding as a result of her altercation with the Alphard.
The injury sustained by the woman. (Pix: Shin Min Daily News)

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Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah on Zionism And Racism: A Call For Israel To Repent

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Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah called out Israel for its oppressive policies towards the Palestinians.

The cruelty of Israel includes repeated violence and aggression against Palestinians including women and children.
He also took Israel to task for its systematic oppression and crimes of apartheid (a policy or system of segregation or discrimination based on race).
The Palestinians have suffered tremendously under the Israeli occupation and blockade and the latter’s racist and discriminatory policies, denial of basic civil rights; imposition of harsh conditions; large scale land and property confiscation, as well as other inhumane acts.Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah
Saifuddin added that the Palestinians deserve justice and peace, and the global community owes it to them.
To this end, Malaysia will continue to pursue actively the Palestinian agenda bilaterally.
Neither Israel’s annexation nor Palestine’s claim over East Jerusalem has been internationally recognized. (Source: Facebook)
Malaysia will also partake in various regional and international forays towards realizing the Palestinian peoples’ aspiration for freedom.
The ultimate goal is the realization of the State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on internationally agreed parameters, international law, and relevant United Nations (UN) resolutions.
Malaysia’s continuous support for the Palestinian struggle is also in recognition of the aspirations of the new generation of Palestinian activists towards realizing the Palestinian peoples’ aspiration for freedom and their independent State of Palestine.Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah
Despite the harsh rhetoric, Saifuddin said Malaysia is committed – together with the international community- to seek ways for a peaceful, just and lasting solution to Palestine and her people.
The comments were leveled amidst fresh tensions between Malaysia and Israel this month.
Uproars were triggered after Israeli athletes were barred from joining a squash tournament in Malaysia.
The tournament was moved to Malaysia from New Zealand because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions.

Comments by Saifuddin came on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, a United Nations-organized observance.
The United Nations observes 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People to mark the adoption of the UN’s resolution to partition Palestine into two states.

What’s Malaysia’s Beef With Israel?
It is not the first time that major events planned for Malaysia were cancelled over the country’s refusal to grant visas to Israeli participants.
In 2019, Malaysia was stripped of its right to host the the World Para Swimming Championships after it threatened to deny visas for Israeli athletes.
The Para Swimming Championships that never was. (Source: Paralympic.org)
In 2015, Israeli sportsmen withdrew from a windsurfing competition on Langkawi after being denied visas.
Malaysia has no diplomatic relations with Israel, and does not allow its citizens to travel to Israel or allow Israelis to travel to Malaysia.
Malaysians are not allowed to travel to Israel. (Source: Twitter)
There are no direct relations, either in the past or present between Malaysia and Israel, and Malaysia is a country far away from Israel.
But, in the name of humanity and ummah (worldwide community of Islam), Malaysia has strongly stood up for the rights and freedoms of the Palestinians and has supported their struggles.
While Malaysia officially maintains an outwardly hostile position towards Israel, commercial relations between the two countries do exist.
Israel exports to Malaysia was US$7.02 million (RM29.50 million) during 2020, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.
Trade with Israel. (Source: Tradingeconomics.com)

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SPM 2021 Candidates Can Check Their Results Starting 10am Today

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The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 results will be out today, 16 June 2022.

The Education Ministry said students can check their results in their respective schools starting 10am.
For private candidates, their results slips will be mailed to them on 16 June 2022.
The ministry explained that both public and private candidates can also check their results online at myresultspm.moe.gov.my from 10am to 6pm on 24 June.
In addition, results can be accessed via SMS by typing the student’s registration number<space>IC Number<space>Examination Number (Angka Giliran) and send to 15888.
The SMS system will be active from 10am on 16 June until 6pm on 22 June.
READ MORE: Keputusan SPM Akan Keluar Hari Ini, 16 Jun 2022

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Here’s Why Your Next Upgrade Should Have An OLED Display

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Your eyes deserve better, seriously. Now more than ever, whether it is because of necessity or circumstance, we spend more time in front of the screen.

But not all display technologies are created equal. Compare the screen on your smartphone to a nearby TV, monitor, or other display. We usually don’t notice the differences unless we look at them side-by-side.
Take note of the colours, they should look natural and pleasant to your eyes. See how dark the blacks are on the displays.
Notice The Difference
How contrast on OLEDs brings out more detail.
You know you are looking at an LCD when what is supposed to be black on-screen looks grey instead.
This is because LCD technology uses a single source of light. To show you the colour black, it blocks the light, but without turning it off, it can only do so much. The light will bleed through, so it will never be black.
On an OLED display, dark rooms in horror movies will look scarier, action in a superhero TV series will look clearer, colours on your photos will look more accurate, and the graphics in the video games you play will look clearer.
It does this by using millions of pixels, each is capable of replicating lifelike colours and functions as an independent light source.
In other words, each pixel on an OLED display can control its brightness to produce a clearer distinction between light and dark. It could also produce every intensity of light in between, and do so with colours.
But Doesn’t Everything Have An OLED Display Now?
Zenbook Flip 13 OLED (UX363)
Although the term OLED can be found everywhere in marketing materials for TVs, smartphones, and monitors, it is not common, especially not on laptops. Most of the devices and hardware around us still use LCD.
You might think that is because the technology is expensive, but the folks at ASUS have managed to make a laptop with a Full HD OLED display for less than RM4,000.
And no, they didn’t skimp on the performance. The Zenbook 13 OLED has the latest 11th Gen Intel Processor, 8GB of RAM, and plenty of ports.

Meet The Zenbook OLED Series
Zenbook 13 OLED (UX325)
If you are looking to upgrade your everyday workhorse laptop consider the Zenbook 13 OLED (UX325).
On top of the gorgeous OLED HDR display and dependable specifications, it only weighs 1.14kg and is 13.9mm thick. That’s a bit more than 1cm, so it will fit in most bags or you can carry it like a folio.
Because of the display, working on one of these laptops, or just browsing the internet, will not strain your eyes. Try it with photos too, the details that you’ll notice just because of the OLED display is amazing.
Zenbook Flip 13 OLED (UX363)
However, if you are looking for a laptop that could also let you lean back and watch your favourite shows, movies, or videos on that beautiful OLED display, try the Zenbook Flip 13 OLED (UX363).
That drama you’ve been following, those YouTube channels you subscribe to, that new movie that’s streaming, they would look better than ever. And they will look great even in low light.
It’s a convertible laptop so you can just prop it up on your chest while lying in bed to binge-watching a show.
Don’t worry, it only weighs 1.3kg and it has a 67Whr battery which means you can watch more without plugging it in.
The price for a Zenbook Flip 13 OLED (UX363) starts at RM4,699. That will get you an Intel 11th Gen i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage.
Intrigued?
If you would like to find out more about ASUS OLED laptops including two other higher-end 4K models — one of which has a dual-screen — head on over to the ASUS OLED Laptop page.

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