There’s A Textile Exhibition Displaying 12 Types Of Malay Textiles In KL Until 30 October

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Have you ever wondered what types of Malay textiles exist in Malaysia? Sure, we’ve heard of Songket and Batik, but what about the others? Malaysia is filled with rich cultural arts and the stories behind them. Surely we have more than those two types of textiles, right? What are the others?

READ MORE: Did You Know Each Malaysian State Has Its Own Special Traditional Baju Designs?
Intrigued? There’s no better time to be intrigued because there’s a Malay textile exhibition going on in town!
Close-up of an exquisite Kelingkam Tudong Manto, which is a woman’s head shawl with gold ribbon embroidery, worn by a performer during The Splendours of Malay World Textiles Launch. (Credit: The Splendours of Malay World Textiles)
Malay textile exhibition for the intrigued
Called ‘The Splendours of Malay World Textiles’, 12 major categories of Malay textiles will be presented through over 700 individual pieces.
Among the 12 major categories are:
Songket (brocade)Limar (weft ikat)Telepuk (gold leaf applique)Tekatan (embroidery)Pelangi (tie-dye)Ikat Loseng (warp ikat)Tenunan (plain weave of stripes and checks)Linangkit (tapestry)Cetakan (prints)Batik (wax resist)Renda (lace)Anyaman (woven unspun plant fibre)
Telepuk (left) and Ikat Loseng (right).(Credit: John Ang Collection)
There will also be similar textiles from other countries on display so we can relate and compare with the ones in our country.
 Limar (left) and Tekatan (right).(Credit: John Ang Collection)
This collection is owned and curated by John Ang, a Chinese American art historian and collector who stays in Malaysia since 2018 to further study and refine his understanding of the Malay world heritage textile.
Nini Marini, John Ang and Lee Talbot symbolically cutting a ribbon to launch Splendours of Malay World Textiles.(Credit: The Splendours of Malay World Textiles)
Previously, he worked as the director of the Samyana gallery in Taiwan for 28 years. There, he established himself as an authority on Asian art while publishing a few books on Chinese furniture, Yoga and Asian cuisine.
I first started collecting Malay textiles in 2014 and was immediately enamoured by their beauty and complexities. It sparked my passion and I became an avid collector, travelling all over Asia to acquire pieces to add to my growing collection.John Ang, Art Historian and Collector
Performer Muslimah Saptuang, in a green and silver kebaya songket from Terengganu.(Credit: The Splendours of Malay World Textiles)
The collection offers you a unique opportunity to see some of the finest examples of Malay textiles. You can witness the intricate technique behind every textile and learn how these techniques also have different variations to them.
The rare and high-quality content of the exhibition is aimed to inspire the general public, textile enthusiasts, fashion designers, interior designers and textile producers.
Performers in a sketch dressed from John Ang’s collection. (Credit: The Splendours of Malay World Textiles)
In this 3-month duration, John will be conducting workshops, guided tours, dinner showcases and more in hopes of welcoming Malaysians and international visitors to the fascinating exhibit for them to learn and be inspired.
This collection is my gift to Malaysians, who I have learned to love since I moved here. I hope it brings you joy, and empowers you to be confident of your culture, which has a beautifully rich and diverse history, something worth preserving and celebrating,John Ang, Art Historian and Collector
Asmidar Ahmad in a pink and yellow rayon sarung kebaya popular in the 1950-60s.(Credit: The Splendours of Malay World Textiles)
Take a look at the available tours and lectures for this 3-month duration here. Some of the interesting topics available for lectures are Nyonya Sarong Kebaya Fashion Evolution, Baju Kurung Patterns, Looking Deeper in the Symbolism of Bunga Cogan, and 7 Categories of Malay Embroidery, Collecting Textiles of Short-Lived Malay Fashion Trends and plenty more engrossing topics.
For more info on the exhibition, visit their website here.
The Splendours of Malay World Textiles
Date: 24 July – 30 October 2022 (3 months)Venue: Menara Ken, TTDIGallery Hours: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm (daily)Ticket: RM35 for the exhibition
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Here’s What “Casual Contact” And “Close Contact” Mean According To MOH

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Often times we’ll hear the terms “Close Contact” and “Casual Contact” being mentioned by Health officials in order to assess individuals who’ve been in contact with Covid-19 positive cases, but what is it?

The Health Ministry (MOH) has come out with an explainer recently on Twitter to make it easier for Malaysians to differentiate between the two and what they should do if they are identified as a Close Contact or Casual Contact.
What to do if you’ve been identified as a Close Contact:
You’ve been identified as “high risk”  You’ll need to undergo quarantine for 10 daysYou’ll need to do the health assessments using the Home Assistance Tool (HAT) in MySejahteraMonitor your health throughout the quarantine periodIf you start to have symptoms, you’ll have to conduct self-testing or go to a health facility to find out if you’re positive
The Health Ministry mentioned that if you’re positive, your status will change as positive Covid-19 case but if you’re negative, you’ll just need to finish the 10-day quarantine period and do the HAT self-assessment for 14 days.
Credit: MOH
What to do if you’ve been identified as a Casual Contact:
You’ll be identified as “low risk”You don’t need to undergo quarantineHowever, you are required to do self-assessments for 14 days using the HAT via MySejahteraIf you start to have symptoms, you can test yourself or go to a health facility to find out if you’re positive.
Just like Close Contact individuals, if you are positive, your status will change as a positive Covid-19 case but if you’re negative, you’ll just have to continue with the 14 day self-assessment.
Credit: MOH
Ketahui perbezaan di antara KONTAK RAPAT dan KONTAK KASUAL. pic.twitter.com/GH9BV6V030— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 6, 2021

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Aussie High Comm responds to viral tweet of Mâ€™sians denied boarding plane to Perth

Earlier this week, the story of six young Malaysian women who were forbidden from boarding a plane to Perth after apparently being â€œprofiledâ€ went viral on Twitter.
Now it appears that the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia has responded to the tweets.
Picture credit: Google
Andrew Goledzinowski clarified to @reenzahari that Malaysians ARE NOT being profiled by airline liaison officers (ALOs).

But some come to work illegally or to overstay. (Unfortunately Malaysia is currently #1 in this category.) Our ALOs are well trained & experienced at spotting theses, helping to prevent hundreds of breaches.
â€” Andrew Goledzinowski (@AusHCMalaysia) August 8, 2019

He further explained that even though the ALOs are well trained and experienced in spotting those intending to work illegally or overstay, no system is perfect.

No system is perfect. But it works. And itâ€™s not about â€œprofilingâ€. ATM, Mâ€™sia is one of only 4 countries in Asia that get visas online (ETAs). We want to maintain that status. But it means we HAVE to pay attention to who is coming to 🇦🇺 and for what purpose.
â€” Andrew Goledzinowski (@AusHCMalaysia) August 8, 2019

Picture credit: Awwmemes

While most netizens are still perturbed over the issue,  there are some who have decided to make their own necessary arrangements to help ensure they donâ€™t face the same fate as @reenzahari.
Twitter user @NadiaAzlan shared several tips with her followers on how she prepares for her trip when visiting Australia.

Profilers biasanya aim solo travelers dan travelers muda. Kalau pergi dengan family, senang je nak lepas. Tips untuk orang muda yang nak ke Australia, bawak la cash banyak sikit. Nak backpacking boleh, tapi kalau kena tanya how much money you bawak, susah la nak lepas.
â€” Nadia Azlan (@NadiaAzlan) August 6, 2019

“Profilers usually aim for solo travelers and young travelers. If you go with your family, it’s much easier to get past. Tips for young travelers going to Australia: bring a little bit more cash. If you wanna backpack, you can, but if you get asked how much money you have on hand, it’s gonna be tough for you.”

Picture credit: Quotes and Humor

Here is food & medicine declaration template yg saya buat masa travel with my family of 8. Feel free to download and pakai untuk rujukan. I dont always bring food sebab sangat senang nak cari makanan di Aussie. Tapi travel dengan family ni lain sikit 😂https://t.co/YDRcT1spPY
â€” Nadia Azlan (@NadiaAzlan) August 6, 2019

@NadiaAzlan encourages those travelling to Australia to do their research on the laws of the country including visiting the countryâ€™s border control website.
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Since i travel dengan family, i pun bawak food. Tapi i declared all the items i bawak. Type siap2 and print out. Tunjuk list ni je, derang tak bukak beg pun. pic.twitter.com/gMcAssxHvg
â€” Nadia Azlan (@NadiaAzlan) August 6, 2019

Personally, as @NadiaAzlan often travels with her family, she tends to bring a lot of food with her.
So, she prints out a list of all the items that need to be declared upon arrival in Australia. The practice makes her seem more transparent to immigration officers and helps make the whole process much smoother.
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💯 always prepare everything in a folder. Walaupun sekarang semua paperless, i always print out everything. Flight ticket, itinerary, hotel booking, car rental reservation etc.
â€” Nadia Azlan (@NadiaAzlan) August 6, 2019

Of course, these tips are strictly for those who intend to visit Australia as tourists.
If youâ€™re interested in visiting the country to do one of those working-holiday trips, hereâ€™s how you can go about doing that.


Remembering Malaysia’s Snake Whisperer

Do you remember this video? The video has resurfaced in Malaysian Reddit (r/Malaysia) recently and it gained some traction as netizens were at awe of how calmly the man handled the snake.
How To Act Safely In Front Of A King Cobra By Abang Bomba from r/malaysia

In an ultimate showing of badassery, the man in the video is seen teaching observers how to handle aggressive king cobras, nonchalantly using a specimen of the highly venomous snake.
Speaking in a thick Kelantanese accent, he even casually puts out his leg for the snake to attack, explaining that cobras would usually focus on one target, before moving around the animal to prove his point, reiterating that the cobra would only attack him and not the observers.
The man in the video is Abu Zarin Hussin, a local firefighter based in Temerloh, Pahang, who went viral when videos of him handling snakes surfaced on the net.
Sadly, he died in 2018 after being bitten by a king cobra during a snake-catching operation in Pahang and was laid to rest in his hometown in Kelantan.
During his life, he often documented his interactions with these snakes and there are even pictures of him kissing king cobras.
Picture Credit: Facebook
Snake whisperer
His talents in handling king cobras caught the attention of foreign media, going as far as the United Kingdom, but for the wrong reasons as the UK tabloid Daily Mail alleged him to be a Thai man who married a pet serpent because it looked like his dead girlfriend.
His presence in the public sphere wasn’t only confined to headlines in news portals as he also appeared in the reality tv competition, Asia’s Got Talent in 2017.

His antics with the snakes were often documented on his Facebook page where he’s seen doing various everyday activities, accompanied by venomous serpents.
He even had a YouTube channel with videos of him handling the snakes, one of which was uploaded in 2013 garnering 6 million views.
The local media even called him the “snake whisperer” – based on a popular 90s movie for his abilities and proficiency when it comes to taming and capturing snakes.
Passed down to future saviours
During his time attached to the fire brigade, Abu Zarin used to conduct snake catching and training classes for firemen, as they’re often tasked with capturing serpents in homes or public places.
He used to head the Fire and Rescue Department’s King Cobra squad that was established in 2015.
The knowledge passed down from him proved to be beneficial towards the squad as they produced capable firefighters such as Noor Fazida Tina Mohamad Noor, a mother of three who is the only female officer in the squad.
Just like her mentor, Noor Fazida also went viral in 2019 when she caught a wild king cobra in Rawang, awing netizens who showed their respect for her courage and expertise in capturing the animal.
Pegawai bomba wanita tangkap ular tedung selar pic.twitter.com/2hEx5QyXmO— FriendOfBomba (@Friendofbomba) July 16, 2019
Aware of the dangers
Although he often would tame and capture cobras, Abu Zarin was well aware of how dangerous these serpents can be.

He once fell into a coma for a few days after being bitten in 2015 and the incident almost cost him his life.
His mother said that Abu Zarin had always been courageous since a very tender age and would often follow his father to capture these reptiles.
During his life, he loved all sorts of wild animals and even claimed to have kept 4 snakes in his house and engage in wholesome activities such as playing with the snakes, watching tv together and even sharing the bathroom with them.
His wife often warned him how deadly interactions with snakes can be and Abu Zarin reassured her that he would stop doing so when they move to Terengganu but he died in 2018 before that wish could be fulfilled.
In the same year, he was posthumously promoted to Senior Fire Officer II for his contributions to the fire brigade.
His death made headlines not only local news portals but it was also covered by foreign media as well.


Zero Waste Malaysia Makes Lesson Plans Free To Teach Youth About Waste

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Local NGO Zero Waste Malaysia has created a series of free education modules aimed at primary and secondary school students aged 11 to 17. The lesson plans are available in 4 languages: Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil.
The 5 educational modules raises environmental awareness, discusses value-driven development, and sustainability management specifically related to waste, written in a way that’s suitable for youth of that age.
The lesson plans focus on localized and contextualized materials regarding waste in Malaysia. It is also designed in alignment with the Malaysian Secondary School Curriculum Standard (KSSM), so they can be taught as an add-on to the existing school curriculum.
Credit: KE Ooi/Instagram
Zero Waste Malaysia is providing these lesson plans and a user guide for free so teachers or homeschooling parents can incorporate the material into their regular teaching modules.
If you would rather have someone else teach the lessons, the NGO will also be conducting free virtual classrooms under the Wira Zero Waste (W0W) project for up to 360 students from August to October 2020. They are opening slots for students to sit for the classes and educators to teach the classes virtually.
As the world feels the effects of the culture of waste in the past few decades, there is no better time to educate the younger generation about the importance of sustainability.
Credit: MY Back to Nature
Malaysia’s culture of dismissing the impacts of trash results in clogged monsoon drains causing roads to flood, litter in our most beautiful natural wonders, numerous cases of illegal rubbish dumps, and even needing someone else to clean our rivers for us.
“No Littering” sign posts are taken as a recommendation instead of law, and barely any kind of enforcement takes place in the country in regards to littering and trash. Thus, children can easily pick up bad habits if they are not taught the impacts of such behaviour.
If you are interested in downloading the lesson plans for yourself or to check out the online classes, visit the Zero Waste Malaysia website for more information here.

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CBTL’s New Blackcurrant Drinks And Wide Range Of Desserts For The Holiday Season Are Festive AF [Review]

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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is celebrating the holiday season with some great new drinks and delicious desserts that you really should not miss.

In addition to their returning favourite Double Chocolate Peppermint, their new flavour for the year is a range of blackcurrant drinks, with thick syrup made from real fruit.
Fruity season in drink form
I am quite fond of chocolate-y ice-blended drinks, so it was particularly exciting to try the new Double Chocolate Blackcurrant Ice Blended.
The drink is visually quite pleasing. Instead of being plain brown, the ribbons of blackcurrant sauce cuts through the drink beautifully, while the flavoured whipped cream also lends a touch of colour to the drink.
The Double Chocolate Blackcurrant Ice Blended.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The Double Chocolate Blackcurrant Ice Blended also tastes like it looks: expect a rich chocolate flavour elevated by the blackcurrant sauce.
The blackcurrant sauce itself is fruity and very natural, pairing particularly well to cut through the sweetness of the chocolate so you get a drink that’s refreshing until the end. The metaphorical cherry on top is that the drink isn’t too sweet, much like the majority of CBTL’s usual offerings.
The blackcurrant sauce drizzled over the flavoured whipped cream.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Still, if ice blended drinks aren’t your thing, try it out as a Blackcurrant Cold Brew Sweet Tea or Sparkling Blackcurrant Cold Brew Tea.
Decadent holiday desserts
CBTL is bringing in more than just holiday drinks with their legitimately wide variety of holiday desserts. There’s something for everyone, each appropriately themed for the festive season.
Left: the Snowy Holiday gingerbread village, right: the Happy Holiday Log.(Credit: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Malaysia)
Show-stoppers and impressive options include a full-sized Snowy Holiday gingerbread village, a classically German taste of holiday spices with the fruity Warm Winter Log, or a simple not-too-sweet Jingle Berry Swirl.
If you’re more keen on chocolate-y flavours, try out the rich Happy Holiday Log, or the black forest cake with fruits aptly named Winter Forest, or the chocolate tart dusted with edible gold and aromatic spices Starry Starry Night.
From left to right: Happy Holiday Log, Winter Forest, Starry Starry Night, Warm Winter Log.(Credit: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Malaysia)
Ending the year with a festive bang
There are a lot more to look forward to as well, such as their surprisingly delicious and filling savoury options of the Beef Steak Pandesal or Grandpa’s Turkey Sandwich.
Additionally, CBTL also carries a range of holiday merchandise which would be a suitable as gifts, from drink mixes like the Peppermint Chocolate limited edition powder or any of the pretty tumblers for both hot and cold beverages.
Perfect for yourself or a loved one– or even the office Secret Santa gift exchange!(Credit: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Malaysia)

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TnG eWallet Payment Accepted At KL Public Parking Lots Once Again

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KLites can once again pay for parking using the Touch ‘n Go eWallet mobile application after Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) unexpectedly removed it in October.

The function went offline for a while as DBKL was sorting out parking payment options after discontinuing the use of its street metered parking machines in favour of cashless payments.
This resulted in KL drivers having to download a variety of different apps in order to pay for parking.
(Facebook/dbkl2u)
READ MORE: DBKL Gets Rid Of Parking Machines, Only Cashless Payments From Four Apps Accepted
So how to pay for parking?
Users simply need to select the “parking” icon on the app, and payments will automatically be deducted from your eWallet once you’ve filled in the details of your vehicle and the location of your preferred parking spot.
Drivers in Subang Jaya and Kuala Langat (Selangor), Putrajaya, Kuala Terengganu (Terengganu), Machang and Kota Baru (Kelantan) can also utilize the TnG eWallet to pay for parking in their respective cities.
Screenshot from the eWallet app.(TnG eWallet)
The TnG eWallet app is available for downloads on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

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Here’s How To Replace Your MyKad Using Your Phone And Get It In 30 Minutes

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It’s hard for some to believe, but our government has worked hard to improve our lives.

For one, lengthy delays receiving MyKad are now a thing of the past.
You can skip the line with a phone call to the National Registration Office (JPN) to renew your MyKad and get it within half an hour after the application.
JPN’s official Twitter today said reminded the public that they can call the hotline 03-8880 8066 to apply for a replacement of a damaged MyKad.
PERMOHONAN GANTIAN MYKAD “MYPHONE-IN”Anda boleh memohon gantian MyKad melalui perkhidmatan talian telefon dengan menghubungi 03-8880 8066.===Telegram JPN: https://t.co/pz4AelRmsR Tiktok JPN: https://t.co/vgUNb9jbEz#RakyatDiHatiJPN#KeluargaMalaysia— JPN Malaysia 🇲🇾 (@jpnhqofficial) September 14, 2022
The public can apply by calling the above hotline during office hours, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
The break is from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, and on Fridays from 12:15 pm to 2:45 pm.
According to JPN, those who apply to replace the MyKad over the phone need to meet the following conditions:
For Malaysian citizens only.Apply for replacement of normal MyKad or defective chip/damaged card.Application fee of RM10 (payment will be charged upon card collection).The MyKad holder can only complete the application and collection of the MyKad; applicants under 18 must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians to pick up the MyKad.The MyKad can be collected at all MyKad Printing and Distribution Centres (DPP) within 30 minutes after completing the application.Any changes to address, religion, name and photo are not allowed.A loss fee will be charged if the applicant fails to present the old MyCard when collecting the MyKad at the counter.
MyKad collection time for successful online application transactions is different depending on the choice of collection centre as follows:
After 30 minutes at JPN WP Putrajaya Headquarters, State Headquarters and all UTC BranchesAfter five working days at the Peninsular Malaysia NRD branchAfter seven working days at NRD Sabah and Sarawak branches
However, the process will take one day for first-time ID card applications.
As for the faulty identification card replacement process, the completion period of the new card will take at least three months.
Seamless Online Convenience
JPN also offer online services to facilitate users. Among the services provided are:
MyKad Replacement System (faulty identification card)Application Status Check (MyKad / MyPR / MyKAS)MyKid Application Status Check
So, you don’t have to wait in line anymore for a call from any JPN or UTC Headquarters.
You just need to go to the website www.jpn.gov.my and select the services listed above.
In addition, JPN has also released a smartphone application where it can help solve problems when you are queuing at the JPN counter.
Among the features provided through the JPN InfoQ application are:
Number of customers waitingJPN branch operating hoursJPN branch address
If your turn number is long, you can use this application to find out when your turn will arrive even if you are not at the JPN Headquarters.
The JPD InfoQ application is available for download on both Android and iOS.
For inquiries and feedback, please contact us at 03-8880707 or visit the JPN official website at www.jpn.gov.my

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Dr Noor Hisham Will Hold ‘Live’ Covid-19 PC From Home Quarantine

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Despite being under home quarantine, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah will continue with his Covid-19 press conferences streamed from his residence.

He will go ‘live’ on the Health Ministry’s (MOH) Facebook page alone without the presence of media.
Dr Noor Hisham even told Malay Mail that he had already conducted his daily early morning meeting and even the regional WHO meeting via video conferencing.
The Health Director-General is expected to conduct the Covid-19 updates from his home for the next two weeks while under mandatory quarantine following exposure to a Covid-19 positive minister.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba speaking to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah at a special Covid-19 meeting on Oct 3, 2020.(Credit: Bernama via Prime Minister’s Department)
In a statement released yesterday, Dr Noor Hisham and the infected minister had attended a high-level government meeting at the Prime Minister’s Department on 3 October.
The meeting is believed to be a special National Security Council (MKN) meeting on Covid-19 chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at Bangunan Putra Perdana in Putrajaya.
The National Security Council’s special meeting on Covid-19 held at Bangunan Perdana Putra, Putrajaya, on October 3, 2020.(Credit: Bernama via Prime Minister’s Department)
Among those in attendance included with Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador and Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
Everyone in attendance has been screened for the virus and instructed to undergo 14-days mandatory home quarantine, while the infected minister, though asymptomatic, has been admitted to the hospital.
Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri later admitted that he tested positive for Covid-19 shortly after the statement was issued.
Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail
Dr Noor Hisham is scheduled to go ‘live’ at 5.30pm today on the MOH Facebook page (HERE).
Stay tuned for more updates!

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A Brisk Travel Guideline For Travellers Flying Into Bali

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Everyone is excited to travel now and one of the popular destinations is none other than Bali in Indonesia!

To make sure your holidays go as smooth as possible, here are some things you need to know before you embark on your long-awaited trip and who knows it better other than someone who just arrived in Bali?
An Instagram user Zairin Zulkefli (@itsyennnn) who landed in Bali a few days ago shared some of the updated protocols to fly into the country from Malaysia.
Here’s what you need to know:
Before flying
Make sure you’ve done the PCR test.Have your flight tickets ready.Book a hotel for a minimum of 4 nights.Ensure your travel insurance covers Covid-19 treatments.Download the app Pedulilindungi (iOS, Android).Fill up the Indonesian e-Hac (Electronic Health Alert Card).
On arrival
Pay for PCR test, costs around IDR 275,000 (RM81).The authorities will check that travellers are fully vaccinated, have booked accommodations and have insurance coverage for Covid-19.Be prepared to pay for Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) which costs IDR 500,000 (RM147) before exiting the airport.
Zairin said the whole process might take about 1 to 2 hours at the airport.
Cara nak travel ke Bali. Member aku kat sana dah pic.twitter.com/Qa2d5Vdw1u— MyJoe Store 🇲🇾 (@myjoe_) March 29, 2022
The travel protocols or SOPs might change, especially when more countries are moving to the endemic stage or reopening their borders.
Thus, it’s always better to be safe and check ahead for updates before making any travel plans.
Last but not least, have a safe and fun trip!

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Teachers On TikTok Are Taking Virtual Learning To The Next Level

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As our country practiced social distancing guidelines over the past year and adopted home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) over several periods of time, the nation’s teachers had to adapt to a new medium of teaching and look for more creative ways to engage their students. For many teachers, TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile videos, became a surprise tool that allowed them to deliver educational content in an easily understandable manner and win the hearts of students nationwide – one sticker challenge at a time.

With most people confined to digital means for their work and education needs, 2020 saw the rise of the ‘micro-learning’ trend where people sought out bite-sized learning content to consume at their convenience. This was when the locally-driven #TikTokGuru hashtag saw an explosive growth in traction and became one of the top hashtags in Malaysia of 2020 with over 4.5 billion views. In just under a year, 10,000 #TikTokGuru videos were created by educators who wanted to share their knowledge and make learning fun.
Sir Asai’s short TikTok videos help students learn English easily.(Credit: TikTok)
Of the various educational topics, Mathematics was the most popular category with teachers such as Fathi Hussein or @mathsanova recording up to 200k views per video as he broke down various math problems in an easy and engaging manner. Language educators such as Sir Asai or @sir_asai have seen similar success and even helped to popularise a spinoff hashtag challenge #EnglishCheck.
Is it possible to learn math on TikTok?
Debbie Soh Kim Lian, also known as @cikgudebbie, is a math teacher from Pusat Tuisyen Sohor Shah Alam who observed that students’ passion for learning decreased after the pandemic as schools were closed and they had lesser face-to-face communication with teachers and their friends. There was also a period of adjustment during the initial days of the MCO and not all students had a conducive at-home learning environment.
  @cikgudebbie Free 2 markah. #spm #kssm #student #fyp #tiktokguru #learnontiktok #jombelajar #tuition #maths #tutorial #simple ♬ original sound  – cikgudebbie
She took to TikTok a year ago without knowing much about the app beyond that there was a huge audience of students on it and was pleasantly surprised to discover the creative format of the videos made learning fun and motivated students to explore and engage further.
E-learning removed geographical obstacles and my videos were able to reach many students from various parts of Malaysia compared to a traditional classroom. I never expected my Math videos could actually help students pass and get better grades, just by watching them on TikTok.Cikgu Debbie Soh on how the platform helped her reach her students
Cikgu Debbie teaches math to students through the app.(Credit: TikTok)
What about science?
Norhailmi Abdul Mutalib, on TikTok as @cikguhailmi, a science teacher at SMK Jerlun in Kedah also explored TikTok after he was worried that students might miss out on learning time due to the switch to e-learning. He observed that while everyone, from teachers to students and parents, were taken offguard by the pandemic, they quickly adapted to the changes the education system faced.
  @cikguhailmi Yeay baru sampai. Awak belajar Kimia tak dulu? 🤩 ##kimia ##periodictable ##acrylics ##tiktokguru ♬ Anugerah – Muhammad 🦋
Norhailmi discovered from his students that the younger generation was interested in TikTok with its fast-paced and shortform videos, and decided to try out the platform. He soon found that TikTok was able to effectively attract students’ attention and keep them engaged with learning.
Norhailmi explained that TikTok allowed him to be more flexible in his teaching and cater content to a wider audience.
Watch science experiments straight from your phone!(Credit: TikTok)
I am using TikTok for educational purposes through two types of approaches. The first is to create interactive science content that complements school lessons by using interesting features in TikTok such as trending sounds, effects and stickers. The second is to ask High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) questions for students to think critically during their lessons.Cikgu Norhailmi on teaching through TikTok
Cikgu Norhailmi keeps his TikTok fresh so that students will stay interested.(Credit: TikTok)
Cikgu jaga cikgu
As teachers started recognising the potential of TikTok as a learning tool, Norhailmi and a group of other teachers decided to collaborate and created a telegram group named EduTikTok Malaysia to support other educators who are exploring TikTok as an alternative teaching platform. The teachers would trade advice and share their best practices so that other teachers were able to replicate it based on their own localities.
Debbie and Norhailmi are only two of the many selfless educators who are shaping the future of our nation through their passion and commitment. To give gratitude to the educators of Malaysia, TikTok Malaysia is hosting the #SelamatHariGuru campaign this month to spotlight the best teachers in our lives.
From 21 May to 6 June 2021, TikTok users can spotlight their favourite teacher with the #SelamatHariGuru hashtag and share their appreciation to the dedicated teachers who supported continuity of education despite the pandemic. TikTok Malaysia will also run the Anugerah #TikTokGuru awards to crown the most inspiring educator on the platform. Teachers just have to continue sharing educational content on TikTok under the #TikTokGuru hashtag and they will stand a chance to win special Education Kits with tools and tips that can level up their teaching game.
As the success of #TikTokGuru has proven, TikTok has the potential to become a limitless classroom in your palm and a great tool to supplement your everyday learning needs. Download or open the TikTok app now and keep on learning with #TikTokGuru.
TikTok is available for free on iOS and Android via the Apple Store and Google Play Store respectively.

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Malay Engineering Graduate Struggles To Find Job Despite Fluency In Chinese

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A Malay woman who graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering has been working as a cashier in a 7-11 convenience store due to difficulty finding a job in her field.

What’s surprising is that she is fluent in Chinese, which should make her a desirable candidate for many jobs.
The woman’s story came to light when Twitter user Muhammad Afizie tweeted about his encounter with her.
While buying coffee at the 7-11 store, he saw the woman communicating fluently with a Chinese customer in Mandarin.
Tadi pergi beli americano kat 7 eleven ni,pastu ada customer dari Mainland China nak bayar kat cashier. Suprisingly adik cashier perempuan tu fluent gila cakap Mandarin.Terus la aku cakap kat adik tu “Adik,potensi awak luas ni sebab boleh cakap Mandarin,try la apply kerja MNC… pic.twitter.com/uChOHrM53k— Muhammad Afizie (@mdafizie) May 30, 2023
Encounter At 7-11 Store Brings Attention To Woman’s Story
Impressed, he suggested she apply for jobs in multinational companies requiring Mandarin, English, or Malay language skills.
However, the woman revealed that she had already applied for such jobs multiple times but received no response.
She claimed that many companies went quiet and “ghosted” her after she sent in her application.
Despite her qualifications and language skills, she has been unable to secure a job in her field.
After Muhammad Afizie’s tweet went viral, netizens expressed their willingness to provide job opportunities for the woman.
At the same time, some netizens accused employers of being racist in not hiring Malay candidates even though they can speak Mandarin.
time nk cari orang kerja boleh pula perlukan mandarin speaker, tp time nak buat sale kat tiktok kena cakap melayu kah kah kah….sbb market malay luas kt tiktok…— Zul Fiqar (@zulfiqarori) June 2, 2023
Job Hunting Tips Shared
When he met with her again, Muhammad Afizie shared some job-hunting tips.
His suggestions included revising her resume to make it more professional and ATS (applicant tracking system) compliant and applying for jobs consistently in various places.
Cara nak dapat job in data analyst sama jer cara dengan cara cari kerja yang lain.Saya bukan dalam mode job hunting tapi sentiasa test market.Tapi tiap minggu ada jer recruiter approach dan call pasal vacancy. Ni cara saya buat 👇🏻1. Buat resume yang mesra ATS dan guna cara… pic.twitter.com/RsfCql103w— HarizSharif (@MHarizSharif) May 15, 2023
He also advised her not to leave her current job until she receives an official offer letter from another company.
The woman’s story highlights many graduates’ difficulties in finding employment, even when they possess valuable skills and qualifications.
It also highlights the importance of networking and seeking out advice from others when job hunting.

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You Can Now See Taiping Zoo’s 3 New Malayan Tiger Cubs!

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Zoo Taiping and Night Safari has three Malayan Tiger cubs named Puntum, Bayu, and Teja who will be shown in the tiger exhibit starting today!

They were seen to be happy and healthy, frolicking and playing actively with their mother and each other.
Credit: Kevin Lazarus/Facebook
The six-month-old cubs will be allowed access for just a few hours each day until they are more comfortable being in the tiger habitat together with their mother named Baby.
Right now, Baby’s babies are only in the tiger habitat for 2 hours each day, from 9am to 11am.
The cubs were birthed on 12 April this year, and fortunately all of them survived healthily with no illness.
The zoo’s current operating hours are from 8.30am to 6pm, while the night safari operates from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets for adults are priced at RM16 and RM20 for the Zoo and Night Safari respectively, while kids tickets are priced at RM8 and RM10 respectively.
However, if you can’t journey to Taiping to see the cubs in person, you can still see them in action below!

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Negeri Sembilan Alerts KLIA2-Nilai Sentral “myBAS” Passengers To Contact Covid-19 Hotline

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The Negeri Sembilan Health Department is looking for passengers who took the myBAS transit from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) to the Nilai Sentral station on September 30, 2020.

Though details are scarce, passengers who boarded the bus are requested to contact the Health Department’s Covid-19 Operations room immediately.

The bus, registration number NDH 2259, departed from Platform B10, KLIA2 at around 9pm before arriving in Nilai an hour later.
There were no further details on the number of people who took the bus or if a passenger had been confirmed positive for the coronavirus.
Passengers may contact the department’s Covid-19 hotline at 06-7634809.
Negeri Sembilan have reported a total of 1,063 coronavirus cases and 8 fatalities.
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These Two M’sian Cadets Are Among Just 20 Global Applicants Accepted To U.S. Service Academies

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Two Malaysians have been accepted to continue their studies in two United States service academies this year. Of thousands of applicants received for the Service Academy Cadets programme annually, only 10% are selected due to the highly rigorous admission process.

Nicholas Ong Yong Xen, of SMK Puchong Utama (1) before joining the Royal Military College (RMC) in 2019, has been appointed to the US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland. Ong will be studying cyber operations and is committed to becoming a navy officer with the Royal Malaysian Navy.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Khairel Adha Mohd Khairee will attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Khairel attended SMK King Edward VII before joining the National Defense University (UPNM) for his foundation studies and will be studying Aeronautical Engineering at USAFA with hopes to become a Royal Malaysian Air Force’s fighter pilot upon completing his studies.
To date, a total of 34 Malaysians have graduated from four US Service academies since 1971.
Nicholas Ong Yong Xen (L) and Mohamed Khairel Adha Mohd Khairee (R)(Credit: U.S. Embassy in Malaysia)
Other Educational & Cultural Exchange Opportunities With The U.S.
The Service Academy Cadets programme is one of many exchange opportunities arranged by the Cultural Affairs Section of the Public Affairs Office of the US Embassy in Malaysia. Here are a few you could look into for a foundation of a deeper understanding of the United States.
The Fulbright Program – Established in the United States in 1946, it aims to strengthen understanding and communication between two nations by funding a variety of education exchanges like the Fulbright Malaysian Professional Exchange Program and International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP)
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) – Launched in 2013, it is the U.S. government’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in Southeast Asia among ASEAN youth between the ages of 18-35. It calls for innovative, creative and eager contributors of ideas to make a difference.
Community Solutions Program – This four-month professional development program call for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Environmental Issues, Tolerance and Conflict Resolution, Transparency and Accountability, and Women and Gender Issues.
OneBeat Program – For those more inclined to the arts, OneBeat is a musical exchange initiative by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program brings 25 musicians (ages 19-35) from around the world to the U.S. for one month each fall to write, produce, and perform original music. Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions however, the program this year will run from 20 September till 17 November and will be conducted online with a US$1,500 stipend for those selected.

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Online Learning Still A Puzzle To Solve For Most People Says Study

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A study commissioned by Lenovo and Microsoft found that both students and educators see enormous potential in online learning, but are just beginning to enjoy its advantages after a year of shifting to a virtual classroom.

The biggest barriers have not been a lack of technology access, but low use of available solutions and social challenges from extended periods of remote learning.
Technology Spending
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The study found that in Malaysia, more than 96% of students and 99% of educators increased their use of technology during the past year, while 88% of students and 84% of educators spent more money on technology during the past year than they had in the previous year.
This trend will continue, with 83% of students and 89% of educators expecting to further increase their spending on learning technology in the coming year.
Effectiveness
The educators and students who participated in the study had differing opinions on the impact of online classes on educational performance.
Educators were relatively positive about their teaching performance online, with 66% of educators in Malaysia confident that teaching performance had improved, and 19% believing it had been maintained.
However, students’ assessment was mixed: 42% of students believed their performance had improved, 25% believed it had stayed the same during the period of online learning, and the remaining 33% believed their learning performance had declined.
Conveniences
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Among students, accessibility (66%) and flexibility (57%) were named as major advantages of online learning, including the ability to access a broad variety of content and materials from all over the world.
Additionally, 62% of students and 75% of educators praised the convenience of eliminating the need to commute.
On the other hand, 68% of educators highlighted the advantages of centralizing the teaching materials in one easily accessible online resource such as Microsoft Teams for Education, along with 54% who commend the fact that e-learning encourages collaborative learning, and allows for more personalised learning and support.
Security & Privacy
Students and their parents said it was “extremely important” that their technology provides security (85%), privacy (81%), flexible performance (78%), and continuous value (74%).
More than half (63%) also considered it to be extremely important to have the lowest possible cost for a technology solution.
Educators were also interested in education-specific security (72%) and data privacy (74%), but also said collaboration features (58%), student assessment tools (60%), general ease of use (54%), and accessibility features (48%) are extremely important.
Equipment
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i (13)
Although 89% of students used a laptop such as a Lenovo Yoga and 29% used a tablet such as a Lenovo IdeaPad to access online learning, few had embraced the full suite of learning solutions.
Just 49% of students used video conference apps such as Microsoft Teams, only 21% used cloud-based document sharing, and 13% used remote access files.
Around 20% of students had access to an online learning management system.
As for the educators, almost 95% of them used a laptop such as a Lenovo ThinkPad for their daily teaching. While 81% had used video conference apps, only 56% used cloud-based document sharing, and just 33% used remote access files.
Around 70% used an online learning management system. Additionally, 35% had used a virtual reality platform such as Lenovo ThinkReality.
Tech Support
As education becomes more technology-dependent, so does the importance of technical support.
While many school technical support teams were unable to cope with the increase in demand, students and educators found alternative sources of support.
The study found that students were more likely (48%) to ask a classmate, friend, or younger household member for help than they were to go to school tech support staff (13%).
Similarly, 40% of educators addressed their concerns to the school tech support team, but 36% simply tried to find an answer themselves, 32% asked another teacher, and at least 8% consulted with a nearby teenager.
Around 17% of educators had embraced device-as-a-service (DaaS). DaaS offers a subscription-based model including laptops, desktops, tablets, tech support, software and management services.
The Environment

Students and educators found the biggest barrier to online learning is their environment.
The top four factors listed as challenges by students and their parents were distractions at home (64%), less motivation to attend online classes at home (64%), lack of immediate feedback and interaction with teachers and classmates (59%), and social isolation or difficulty in meeting people (52%).
While video conferencing applications provide many avenues for real-time interaction, attending all their classes through a screen proved to be challenging for students.
89% of educators listed “students get distracted or lose concentration during live sessions” as one of the major barriers to e-learning.
About The Study
The study was conducted by specialist firms YouGov and Terrapin across 12 markets in the Asia Pacific during May 2021.
The study examined nearly 3,400 students, parents and educators to understand their assessment of e-learning since the pandemic began, including 366 respondents in Malaysia, and explored how technology can further engage students and support learning.
Solutions
Eddie Ang – Executive Director & General Manager, Corporate & Public Sector Business, Lenovo Asia Pacific
What we see from this study is that there can be enormous benefits from education technologies, but students and educators have yet to embrace its full potential.Both students and educators are looking for collaborative, personalized learning – using technologies that can keep them engaged, with the material and with each other. Lenovo is at the forefront of these technologies, with built-in features leveraging Artificial Intelligence, helping create opportunities for online engagement, and providing convenience and reliability.Eddie Ang, Executive Director & General Manager, Corporate & Public Sector Business, Lenovo Asia Pacific.
Lenovo’s services portfolio supports ongoing learning by bringing end-to-end solutions to schools and universities.
Lenovo Managed Services equips all devices with cybersecurity software and secure collaboration tools that ensure data protection and student safetyLenovo Device as a Service (DaaS) ensures comprehensive technical management, helpdesk, and support for students and educators on and off-campusLenovo Hybrid Classroom solutions create more dynamic learning environments with all-in-one smart collaboration systems like the ThinkSmart Hub, making it easy for students and educators to connect, share, and learn remotely.VR devices and solutions such as ThinkReality and Lenovo VR Classroom 2 allow educators to further engage and inspire students through virtual reality lessons that enhance students’ understanding of subject matter.
As the world adjusts to a new normal, education is entering a new age of teaching and learning.
Advanced technologies are paving the way for students to experience immersive learning with real-world applications, and empowering educators to help students continue learning through new and different methods, wherever they may be.

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You Can’t Show ‘Underwear’ On TV Shopping Shows, Says Film Censorship Board

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Home shopping shows are not allowed to display underwear on TV, says the Malaysian Film Censorship Board (LPF) to maintain manners, decency, and the sensitivity of a multiethnic and multireligious Malaysia.

A report by Malay Mail quoted a letter sent by LPF to two local broadcasters instructing them to stop advertising men’s and women’s undergarments on its home shopping segments because it was inappropriate for general viewers.
According to LPF, content advertising innerwear, even if it wasn’t worn by live models, goes against the country’s censorship guidelines.
LPF considers it unethical for locally produced content that’s intended for public viewing to have undergarments on display considering that television was a medium watched live by entire households, including impressionable viewers like children.
It explained that any and all filmed or publicity content intended for public viewing must be approved by the board.
Taking into account the interests of all parties in considering this appeal, LPF still sticks by the Film Censorship Guidelines 2010 (GPPF 2010) Article 1 of Section III (regarding) film advertisements, which states that film advertisements or any form of the message presented which promotes a branded organisation, product, or service must be ethical.LPF Chairman Datuk Azizan Ariffin via Malay Mail.
Under Section III of the GPPF 2010, any form of film, advertising or messages promoting an organization or any branded goods or services should be ethical and, among other things, must;
Avoid elements that offend society – especially things related to race, religion, gender and age.Publish ads that don’t promote prejudice towards impressionable viewers.Use words and images considered polite by the public.Not contain statements or audio-visual material that’s opposing to the public’s perception of decency.Not show women as sexual objects or visualise them in a manner only to satisfy the male gaze.Clothing that’s printed with words or symbols containing messages that are inappropriate or opposed to religious beliefs and the country’s laws.Sex scenes and pornography.
Reportedly, both broadcasting companies have complied with LPF’s instructions.
It’s said that both platforms had displayed men’s briefs and women’s panties and body shapers on shelves and mannequins in its TV programming.
(Credit: master1305 via Freepik)
Commenting on the issue, Communications and Multimedia Content Forum (CMCF) Executive Director Mediha Mahmood noted that there were no explicit rules against the sale of underwear on TV and ads as long as it’s wasn’t indecent or obscene.
Given the fact that the content industry has grown so much in the past few years and with the growth of e-commerce too, we see many platforms carrying advertisements in many creative ways. In the spirit of self-regulation, I believe such items should be able to be advertised as long as it is done within the parameters mentioned.CMCF Executive Director Mediha Mahmood via Malay Mail.

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Internet Infrastructure Work Often Gets Delayed Because Everyone Wants To Make A Quick Buck, Says TIME CEO

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Work on infrastructure for internet connectivity are sometimes delayed by local authorities, bureaucracy and individuals who want a piece of the pie, based on reports by Malay Mail.

TIME dotCom Chief Executive Oficer Afzal Abdul Rahim said that political will at the state level is often tied to “ancillary” businesses with many different parties trying to make a quick buck.
He said that it’s been going on despite efforts by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to encourage state governments to make telecommunications a third utility.
So while MCMC has been going on an above board objective, to speak to the state governments and convince them that you should open up, the moment MCMC leaves, the telco CEO gets called from the “konco-konco” (friends) around the mentri besar to say ‘Actually how can we make money from this, you all are making so much money, surely we can make some cuts here and there.’TIME dotCom Chief Executive Oficer Afzal Abdul Rahim
Afzal also said that the reality is that telcos have to deal with different rules under different local authorities and states for planning permissions and permits in regards to infrastructure work which can hinder progress.
It has been reported previously that the MCMC had proposed to state governments in introducing policies that include internet access as a utility.
The agency’s Chairman, Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek said this can help speed up the process of transition to 5G technology and address issues on building of telecommunication towers.
He also said that among the challenges facing the telecommunication industry is getting permission to build telecommunication towers on private land.

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71,806 Muslim Malaysian Couples Divorced In The Past 6 Months

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As reported by Kosmo, Malaysia’s shariah courts have seen 71,806 cases of divorce in Muslim couples in just 6 months, from January 2021 to June 2021.

That means a whopping 132 couples a day formally break up and say adios to each other every day.
No money no talk
According to the report, financial difficulties was the top reason couples split up. The pandemic has badly ravaged the rakyat‘s earning power and financial stability, and this effect led to an impact on their personal lives too.
Couples facing financial difficulties must also shoulder the burden of additional stress and emotional turbulence, which likely contributes to tension and resentment within the relationship.
It’s hard to stay calm when there’s no money in the family bank account.(Credit: Bigstock)
Kids, separated
However, the surge in divorce is likely to strongly impact children, who have already been impacted by the disruption caused by the pandemic, such as the closure of schools and the lack of face-to-face communication.
The psychological impacts of divorce on children are very well reserached throughout the years, and the kind of instability caused can lead to serious long-term consequences as they mature into adults.
Sometimes, it’s inevitable
However, sometimes divorce can be a peaceful separation, the lesser of two evils than a home in constant conflict.
For Muslim couples who have chosen to end their marriage, there are Islamic guides and help to move on from the divorce.
You don’t need to walk the stressful journey alone.(Credit: Envato)
However, the ex-husband must also be respectful and provide financial assistance to the ex-wife and children in the form of nafkah edah and nafkah anak.
Ex-spouses can also get free legal counselling from the Legal Aid Department (Jabatan Bantuan Guaman) for a clean separation that avoids additional unneccesary stress.

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Sabahans Launch #SabahTolakPAS To Protest PAS’ Appointment In Their State Assembly

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The people of Sabah are leading an online protest against the appointment of Dr Aliakhbar Gulasan, the first PAS member to join their state assembly.

Through the hashtag #SabahTolakPAS, the campaign stated their views against the appointment of Aliakhbar, who was among six individuals appointed as elected representatives in Sabah’s state assembly recently on 8 October.

I want a Sabah that is free from religious extremism, bigotry and hipocrisy. That means no pass, PAS!What is your message of peace for Sabah?From 12 – 18 Oct, dl and share the posters here – https://t.co/0MKQoOWWK4#SabahTolakPAS #MadaDoPAS #SabahBangkit #VirtualProtest pic.twitter.com/eEKzfyar8c— Nadira Ilana (@feistgeist) October 12, 2020

PAS is a political party. PAS is not Islam. Islam is not PAS.#SabahTolakPAS
The campaign shared its views online through a 5-page graphic statement in multiple languages.
In the statement, the campaign highlights PAS’s treatment of Orang Asli communities in Kelantan, adding that the entry of a PAS member into the State Assembly threatens the multiculturalism, racial harmony, and native cultures of Sabah.

#SabahTolakPAS #NdaMauPAS #AuoNohPAS #MadaDoPASA group of Sabahans are starting a virtual campaign against PAS’s entry into Sabah’s DUN. The are worried, correctly in my view, that PAS will alter the multicultural setting of Sabah.  Read their important message; share the # pic.twitter.com/S5Tc8AL1SF— James Chin (@jameschin110) October 12, 2020

Some of the issues concerning PAS that were brought to light included claims that in Kelantan, where PAS is the governing political party, Orang Aslis are mistreated and traditional cultures are oppressed.
Also highlighted was the fact that PAS has not only been intolerant of non-Muslim festivities, people, and culture on multiple occasions but has also outrightly insulted the Bible.
Interestingly, since his appointment, Aliakhbar has reportedly named Herman Obi, who is a Christian, as his special officer in charge of inter-racial relations.
Obi has been a member of Sabah Pas Supporters’ Wing (DHPP) since 2016 and his appointment is believed to be able to strengthen the relationship of the multiracial community in Sabah.

Sabahans MUST defend our racial harmony and indigenous heritages. This means telling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah and Perikatan Nasional that PAS’ presence in the State Assembly and the party’s extremist values violate the Batu Sumpah Keningau and the Malaysia Agreement 1963.#SabahTolakPAS
Aliakhbar was born in Kampung Kota Ayangan in Keningau and received his primary and secondary education at SK St Anthony Tenom, and SM St Anthony Tenom.
After graduating from Upper sixth form at SMK Gunsanad Keningau, Aliakhbar continued his tertiary education at Universiti Malaya.

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Aliakhbar became a lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah after completing his Phd in urban geography from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. In July this year, he was also appointed as chairman of the Malaysia Cocoa Board.
The virtual #SabahTolakPAS protest is set to last for a week until Sunday, 18 October.
It is supposed to remain online as Sabahans continue to respectfully observe targeted emergency movement control orders (TEMCO) that were implemented in several districts across the state.

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MCO Phase 2: Travel Restricted To Only 10KM From Home

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The first day of April marks phase 2 of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which also brings stricter rules as Malaysia continues its battle against Covid-19.
Effective until 14th April, Malaysiansâ€™ movements are now restricted to a 10 kilometre radius from their homes.
Malay Mail reports that the new regulations fall under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures Within the Infected Local Areas) (No. 2) Regulations 2020, which stipulates that movement is further limited unless you have special permission or a member of the essential services.
Just like previously stated movement guidelines, you can leave your home only to purchase or deliver food, daily necessities, medicine or dietary supplements.
No travel partner is allowed unless it is reasonably necessary, even when seeking out healthcare.
Other stipulations include:
No gathering for religious, sports, recreational, social or cultural purposes – except for funerals, provided that the numbers are kept to a minimum.No travelling from one infected local area to another without the written permission of a police officer in charge of a police station.Food operators can only carry out business via drive-through, takeaway or delivery.
Anyone found guilty of violating any of the provisions of these regulations can be subjected to fines not exceeding RM1,000 or no more than 6 months imprisonment, or both.

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World impressed: M’sian MotoGP racer Hafizh Syahrin “rempit-style” towing fellow racer’s bike

Our national MotoGP racer Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah recently competed in the Japanese Grand Prix.

Picture credit: KTM Press Center

Although Hafizh finished the race at the second last place, the Tech 3 ace stole the show once the race was over when he helped the raceâ€™s champion, Marc Marquez.
According to reports, as Marc celebrated his first-place win, his HondaRC213V which was out of fuel and running on fumes suddenly gave up.

Picture credit: Roadracing World

Hafizh swooped in to rescue the Catalan by giving him a push back to the pit – quite literally.
The audience at the race were pleasantly surprised by the method Hafizh used to tow the Honda hero, which is unbeknownst to them, actually a VERY Malaysian way.

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 Looks like @hafizh_syahrin wants to join #MillerTaxis 🤣 // What do you think, @jackmilleraus? #JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 #MotoGP #Motorcycle #Racing #Motorsport
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The short video of Hafizh pushing Marcâ€™s motorcycle using his foot was posted on MotoGPâ€™s official Instagram page and it quickly went viral with over one million views at the time of writing.
Hafizhâ€™s unexpected towing method was well-received online, especially since Marc himself commented on the video thanking Hafizh for his help.

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Meanwhile, Malaysian social media users informed Marc that Hafizhâ€™s method is a classic Malaysian way of helping other riders on the road.
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Trash Clean Up In Hulu Langat: A Fulfilling Yet Disheartening Event

Malaysia has quite a number of organizations and groups dedicated to cleaning up trash around the country.
These groups mostly consist of volunteers who dedicate a morning to pick up trash in public areas such as beaches, parks, riversides, or other recreational areas.
I had the opportunity to join a clean up of Sungai Gabai, Hulu Langat with two volunteer groups, MY Back to Nature and Beach Cleanup.
The group was 100-strong, with many volunteers including young children coming well-prepared with trash sticks and gloves.
The volunteer group included young kids as well!(Credit: MY Back to Nature)
It was my first trash-picking experience, and probably the most shocking thing to realize wasn’t the amount of trash, but how humans have been conditioned to not see trash.
This beautiful scenery hides trash in its midst. See image below.(Credit: TRP)
Sure, there are obvious tell-tale signs of littering: usually the shiny junk-food plastic with vibrant colors.
But actually, a majority of the trash we picked up were blended into its surroundings and had to be ‘found’. They were hidden in the nook and crannies, stuck to tree roots, buried under dead leaves.
Clockwise from left: a plastic straw, old tissue and cigarette butt, plastic cup, another cigarette butt; all camouflaged right on the river bank.(Credit: TRP)
Cigarette butts became the color of mud, and transparent single-use plastics nestled itself into the ground. Bottle caps lodged themselves tightly in the dirt.
The trash was never ending.
Three of us covered the same area as another group, and still we managed to coax the earth to give up its trash. On our way back, passing by the same area, we noticed small bits of trash that we missed out on our first sweep: it was like the trash simply respawned when we went out of the map area.
There were layers of plastic trash that have been there for so long that it had become part of the terrain.
This old Pepsi can was pulled from the riverbank. Other than the layer of dirt, the can is still in relatively good shape. This can design was discontinued in 2008.(Credit: TRP)
The plastic trash was so deeply embedded into the ground that we couldn’t remove it: the plastic had weakened from the sun and tore off into ribbons when we pulled at it.
At the end of the 3-hour period, a total of 260kg of trash was collected. Only about 12% of the collected trash were recyclables: 32kg in plastic bottles and aluminium cans.
Just some of the trash collected at the end of the session.(Credit: TRP)
Dr Valarmathy, the organizer from Beach Cleanup, started the group almost exactly three years ago and hold trash collection sessions every month.
According to her, almost every session of Beach Cleanup trash collection nets around 200-300kg per 100 volunteers.
Recycling centers are also unlikely to accept any materials that are dirty or soiled, because it makes recycling these items very difficult.
Just because they’re plastic doesn’t mean they are recyclable.(Credit: MY Back to Nature)
However, she has noted that these events do in fact have a positive impact.
We do repeat our collection in the same place. We have a database where we can compare the amount of trash collected. At each location, we can see that there’s less trash. But, there’s a long way to go before Malaysians will change their mentality.Dr Valarmathy Vaiyavari to TRP
Still, she urges Malaysians to reconsider their relationship with plastic, especially with single-use plastic.
Calvin, from MY Back to Nature, echoed her statements.
The hiking group also collaborates with other trash cleanup groups, and Calvin mentions that often they collect up to 300-500kg of trash, especially when the area is easily available to public.
The group ventured off the beaten path to pick up trash that was thrown into bushes and undergrowth.(Credit: MY Back to Nature)
Even when they hike in deep jungles, there is about 50-100kg of trash that can be collected.
Seeing all this collected trash actually keeps us going. We want to clean up nature. We want the most pleasant experience for ourselves and our community. So having all this trash collected gives us hope.Calvin to TRP
It’s everyone’s responsibility to keep their country clean. The best way to keep plastic out of our beautiful nature is to reduce our consumption and always make sure to take whatever trash you have with you and leave only footprints.

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Third Covid-19 Death In Malaysia Today

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The National Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC) says they received a report of another COVID-19 death at 6.27pm today.
This brings the total number of COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia to 3.
The death was that of the 152nd case, a 58-year-old Malaysian citizen from a cluster related to a tabligh event.
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He was admitted to Tawau Hospital on March 9, 2020 with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection and given respiratory assistance and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) the same day.
His health deteriorated day-by-day and he was declared dead on March 20, 2020 at 6.27pm.
Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

The previous two deaths were case #178 and case #358, both who unfortunately passed away on 17 March, 2020.
Case #178 was a 34-year-old Malaysian man who had also attended the tabligh rally in Sri Petaling. He was diagnosed on 5 March 2020 and treated at Hospital Permai.
Case #358 was a 60-year-old Malaysian man with a chronic history. He exhibited symptoms on 7 March and was treated at the Sarawak General Hospital.
As of today there have been 1,030 cases of Covid-19 infections detected in Malaysia, 15 of whom are front-line medical personnel.
So far 87 people have recovered from the disease.


Are Trade Schools Better For You Than University? For Some People Maybe

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Due to the increasingly high costs associated with a university education, as well as other drawbacks, more and more people have been considering trade school (vocational qualifications) as an education alternative.

Trade School vs. University: Drawbacks to a University Education
Length: Four (or More) Years vs. Two Years
For starters, a bachelor’s degree typically takes four years of study, which means that people who enter the workforce after receiving their bachelor’s degree aren’t doing so until age 22 at the earliest.
That shaves some years off of a person’s career and can be considered an opportunity cost for experiencing the ‘real world’ hands on instead of being in a classroom.
High Cost of a Bachelor’s Degree
The average cost of a bachelor’s degree in Malaysia ranges from RM80,000-RM120,000, and that’s not including living expenses.
Dropout Rates and Late Grads
Another drawback is factoring in that a considerable portion of students end up dropping out of their degree course, thus squandering both time and money. In 2012, 17.5% of total students who enrolled in tertiary education dropped out in Malaysia.
Additionally, many students end up taking longer that the prescribed 4 years to finish, incurring additional financial costs on top of time that could have been spent earning.
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Disadvantageous Economic Conditions and Unemployability of Fresh Graduates
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) estimated that the total unemployment among fresh graduates in Malaysia amounted to 116,161 people or 20% of graduates in 2020.
In other words, 1 in 5 of fresh graduates struggled with unemployment, even after investing a high amount of money and time obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree.
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Trade School as an Alternative
People approaching high school graduation should seriously consider trade school. A traditional four-year degree is not for everyone, and trade school offers a pretty compelling career path, especially when considering the factors associated with a university education outlined above.
Below is an overview of what a trade school education is, who it would be best for, and some of the advantages of trade school versus university.
What is a Trade/Vocational School?
A trade school, also known as a technical or vocational school or TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) is an educational institution that exists to teach skills related to a specific job.
Trade schools are a more streamlined approach to education, with curriculum focusing on developing a particular skillset and knowledge base for a career rather than receiving a general education.
Trade schools typically take a lot less time to complete, have smaller class sizes, and the majority of the training is hands-on, which is an ideal environment for many types of learners.
Vocational qualifications can lead to relatively well-paying jobs like electrician, mechanic, machinist, pharmacy technician, and dental hygienist, and more. With room for growth and managerial potential in each field.
Advantages to Trade Schools
Salaries for Trade School Jobs
For starters, salaries for trade school graduates aren’t that much of a drop-off compared to a four-year degree. In fact, because many trade skills are required abroad, some graduates end up significantly out earning bachelor degree holders with their income being in higher value international currencies.
Faster Entry to Workforce
Because trade school only takes an average of two years to complete versus four with a bachelor’s degree, that amounts to an additional two years of income for the trade school graduate.
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Price of Education
The average trade school qualification costs RM6,000 – RM15,000, compared to a RM100,000 bachelor’s degree, means a savings of RM85,000.
Job Security & Employability
There’s a growing domestic demand for high-precision skills. Skilled trade workers are a disproportionately older population, and will only continue to get older, creating increased opportunities for young workers to fill their shoes.
TVET Division director Azman Adnan said TVET education holds great promise to fulfil the country’s dream to become a high-income nation.
After we embarked on the transformation plan for TVET education, our graduate employability rate in vocational colleges has continued to soar. For instance, the employability rate of vocational college graduates was 97.6 per cent in 2017. It reached 98 per cent in 2018 and stands at 98.7 per cent in 2019TVET Division director Azman Adnan
Final Thoughts on Trade School vs. University
It should be noted that I’m not opposed to a four-year degree. Instead, I’m simply making a strong case for an option that many people overlook when deciding what to do after SPM.
In lifetime earnings, a bachelor’s degree still pays off. According to statistics in the US, a person with a bachelor’s degree is projected to earn around $1.1 million, compared to the $393,000 projected earnings of an associate’s degree or trade school program graduate.
The advantages of a four-year degree are many: You’re going to earn much more later on in life and you also have the door wide open to continue your studies and earn substantially more with a masters degree or doctorate. However, the cost/benefit equation to even higher education is changing every day.
Trade school graduates are limited in opportunities to continue to bolster their education. That being said, a four-year degree is expensive, and not suited to everyone’s learning style and skill set.
If you’re a hands-on learner, excited by the prospects of getting out of the classroom and starting to work immediately after secondary school, trade school is a relatively inexpensive alternative education that may work well for you.

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Post-MCO Beach Holiday Turns Tragic As One Drowned, One Missing At Teluk Batik

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As the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) sees more areas of interest open to the public, plenty of people are venturing back into open waters with their friends for a bit of sun after months of being stuck indoors.
However, for a group of friends, this happy day splashing at Teluk Batik ended in tragedy, as one drowned and one is still missing.
The group of 8 friends were bathing in the sea when they were hit by a big wave. S. Rishethirabalan, 22, could only save one friend, while most of the others managed to swim to shore.
(Credit: Danial Abdullah via Facebook)
Manjung Fire and Rescue Station personnel rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call around 6.10pm yesterday. They recovered the body of one victim, while the other is still missing.
It’s important to remember that the ocean has a temperament of its own, and drowning is distressingly common at Malaysian beaches.

Parents, Keep Your Kids Safe In The Water This School Holidays

Always be sure to stick close to the shore and watch out for warning signs posted at public beaches. If you are unfamiliar with a certain body of water, it pays to exercise more precaution.
Yet even sometimes, despite best efforts, the sea is merciless. TRP offers our deepest condolences to the victims and loved ones in this tragedy, S. Emmanuel Raj, 21, and R. Vigneis, 22.

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Protesters Stage 18-Minute Silent Sit Down Outside Parliament In Protest For #Undi18

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Representatives of Malaysian youths were seen gathered outside the Parliament building in Kuala Lumpur today (27 March) in peaceful protest demanding that the government implement the “Undi 18 Bill” which lowers the voting age from 21 to 18.

The strike which was said to be organised by the “Himpunan Tuntut Undi 18” movement saw hundreds of people, including those from NGO groups, attending to show solidarity for the constitutional amendment which was passed and gazetted in 2019.
Poster calling for Malaysians to join in the protest shared on social media.Credit: Twitter
Protesters were reportedly there to stage an 18-minute “sit in silence” symbolic of the Undi 18 movement.
Journalists present at the scene also revealed that a group of heavily armed police officers were also on the scene.
https://t.co/pS76oGDLGc— Zurairi A.R. (@zurairi) March 27, 2021
Seen among the crowds were also prominent politicians like independent Simpang Renggam MP Maszlee Malik and PKR Vice-President Chua Tian Chang.
Simpang Renggam MP and former education minister @maszlee seen also at the demonstration. Here’s what he has yo say. #Undi18 pic.twitter.com/Z4IJGQCux8— Norman Goh (@imnormgoh) March 27, 2021
The movement also gained traction online as images and footage of the protest spread on social media under hashtags like #Undi18NOW and #ManaUndiKami – echoing demonstrations on the ground.
Protestors also were also seen making other demands such as for the Emergency period to be over and for Parliament to reconvene.
in solidarity with #Undi18NOW & #ManaUndiKami. ✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/VIawx73OhM— freyr (@notsoaidil) March 27, 2021
We want democracy! Stop emergency! #Democracy #Undi18 #Undi18NOW pic.twitter.com/s3sXAg14Hj— Shaq Koyok (@ShaqKoyok) March 27, 2021
The civil rights of an estimated 1.2 million eligible voters between the ages of 18 to 20 now hang in the balance of a law which was expected to come into effect in July 2021.
READ MORE: What’s Going On With Undi 18 Right Now

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Emergency Alert Over Loudspeaker On Water Level In Sungai Klang Sends Netizens Into Panic Mode

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Netizens were alarmed after an emergency broadcast was sent out calling for those living near a river to be careful.

The broadcast also warned the residents that they may need to evacuate in case the water level of the river continues to rise.
A video where the broadcast could be heard in the background was posted on Twitter by @uglyhaircutz who said it concerned Sungai Klang.
First time dalam hidup dengar (in my life I’ve heard) emergency broadcast. KL peeps! Be safe!@uglyhaircutz via Twitter
Many confirmed under the comments that they too had heard the announcement.
Twitter user @RizalSadiman tweeted saying the levels of the water seem to be rising and called for fellow KL residents to take precautions and stay safe.
Paras sungai klang KL melebihi paras bahaya. Amaran langkah berjaga-jaga.@RizalSadiman via Twitter
Another Twitter user @oanna___ shared that she did not like the sound of the alarm as it made her panic.
I tak boleh dengar bunyi ni sebab akan rasa panic.@oanna___ via Twitter
Meanwhile, Twitter user @Elill_E added that according to a source from the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) who spoke to FreeMalaysiaToday, the river water levels in Kuala Lumpur seem to be in the Normal category.
He also tagged a screenshot of the reply from Nadma in his Tweet.
@Elill_E via Twitter
However, under his comments, Twitter user @diniemohdfadil said:
I stay nearby, we’ve been hearing the warning since morning, and the level of sungai indeed looks like paras bahaya.@diniemohdfadil via Twitter
Similar to @diniemohdfadil, Twitter user @frhndd_ tweeted that he too had heard the warning earlier this morning.
Heard as well earlier! Ingat apa tadi. Hujan lebat in KL this morning & cloudy all day. May God bless us all.@frhndd_ via Twitter
The emergency alert system is not new.
A reader who lives near Sungai Kuang in Selangor told The Rakyat Post that the alert has been in use since at least last year.
From observation, the broadcast will be played on repeat until the water level goes below the danger level.

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Malaysia’s high-fat diet makes prostate cancer growth more aggressive

All our lives we’ve been told that fat is bad for us. But with the booming popularity of high-fat diets like the Keto diets, we have to start asking: is fat really that bad for you?
Well, saturated fats seem to be.
In addition to increasing your risk of heart diseases, saturated fats are now the culprit of aggressive prostate cancer.
In a new study from McGill University, researchers found that a diet high in saturated fat fuels the growth of prostate cancer.
In Malaysia, prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in men.

It accounted for over one thousand NEW cases last year.(Picture credit: The Global Cancer Observatory)

While prostate cancer is usually known for being a “slow” cancer, the study shows that patients with the highest level of saturated fat intake were four times more likely to die from prostate cancer compared to patients with the lowest level.
This is after taking into account age, year of diagnosis, and Gleason grade (an indicator of the aggressiveness of the cancer).
Previous studies have proven fatty acids “feed” cancer tumors. Cancer cells switch from sugar to fatty acids to fuel their growth, allowing them to spread around the body quickly.
For us Malaysians, that means taking a hard look at the diet we eat.

A delicious supper indeed, but maybe not that great for your health.(Picture credit: TRP)

Keto (and similar) diets focus on being high in fatty foods and low in carbohydrates to force the body into ketosis to burn fat instead of carbohydrates.
One of the main problems with such diets is that the dieter may have an incomplete concept of what the diet entails.
There are different kinds of fats, “good” or “bad”, but the ones you should definitely avoid are saturated fat and trans fat.
In Malaysia, it’s rather difficult to maintain a steady diet of the “good fats”, because a lot of our food contains saturated or trans fat.

The everyday lunch is also packed with fats you may not want to think about.(Picture credit: TRP)

Saturated fats include fatty cuts of meat, chicken skin, high-fat dairy foods (such as whole milk, butter, cheese, ice cream), coconut oil, santan, palm oil, lard, and more.
Trans fats are artificial fats usually found in fast food, deep-fried foods, and even your favourite snacks.
Mmm… Karipap.(Picture credit: Pixabay)
One of the main points to note is that most of our food is cooked in palm oil, which is a saturated fat.
Even our humble nasi lemak has mostly unhealthy fats due to the santan in the rice and the trans fat if you have a side of fried chicken!
That being said, saturated fats can be eaten in moderation, with a balanced diet.

That’s fat in the chicken, rice, anchovies, peanuts, and even the sambal…(Picture credit: Malay Mail)

Being on specialty diets such as these high-fat diets requires careful planning of what you eat and a good knowledge of fats, otherwise you risk your health when it comes to heart diseases and cancer!

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Malaysian Healthcare Is So Good And Affordable, Even Indonesians Come Here For It

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Malaysia is filled with interesting places for tourists to visit and this directly helps to generate income for the national economy.

However, tourism in our country is divided into several categories such as sports, education, and health as reasons for tourists to come here.
In fact, the health technology system in this country, which is getting more advanced, actually draws many tourists from foreign countries seeking treatment in Malaysia.
2 million people in Indonesia get treatment abroad every year
Recently, Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo, stated that two million people in the Republic seek treatment abroad every year, including in Malaysia.
The matter was announced by the president of the other country via Twitter.
“More than 1 million to Malaysia, 750,000 to Singapore, some to Japan, the United States, Germany, and others,” he wrote.
Karena itulah, pemerintah mendukung penuh pembangunan rumah sakit berstandar internasional. Seperti hari ini, saya meresmikan Mayapada Hospital Bandung, yang mengusung tema green hospital. Kehadiran rumah sakit modern dapat mengurangi jumlah masyarakat berobat ke luar negeri. pic.twitter.com/Z4GOoQXBrE— Joko Widodo (@jokowi) March 6, 2023
Indonesia incurs losses of RM 48.2 million
He stated that because of that, Indonesia also suffered losses worth RP165 trillion (RM48.2 million) due to capital outflows.
“Because of that, the government fully supports the development of an international standard hospital. Today, I inaugurate Bandung Hospital’s Mayapada which uses a green theme.
“The presence of a modern hospital can reduce the number of people going abroad seeking health care,” said Joko Widodo.
Cheaper treatment in Malaysia
Many people commented on social media stating that treatment in Malaysia is not only cheaper but it is also of good quality.
“My parents always seek treatment in Kuching, Sarawak from Pontianak, Indonesia. The price is cheaper, the service is good, the doctor is qualified, and most importantly, many recover and it has been proven, including myself, who have received treatment there several times,” said Toddy, a Twitter user.

“My neighbor, his son injured his knee and needed surgery. Finally, the surgery took place in Malaysia because it’s cheaper there.”

“The price is cheaper and the service is much better. My mother was diagnosed with severe respiratory disease in an Indonesian hospital. The medicine given did not cure it. I told her to go to Penang for treatment. The doctor said my mother is fine, it’s just that if she’s stressed, the acid will rise and affect her breathing.”

“From the testimonials on this tweet, it can be concluded that it is better to go to Melaka, Penang, and Singapore because it is more convincing.”

“In 2019, I went to Penang. When you get there health is advertised in the city. So, they do make medicine the most important thing, besides education and a place to spend old age.”

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[Watch] Yasin Sends His Regards To Syed Saddiq Before Getting Charged For Cultivating Ganja Plants

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Nasyid artist and composer Yasin Sulaiman sends his “regards” to Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman before he was charged under Sections 39B and 6B of the Dangerous Drugs Act for cultivating ganja plants.

The 47-year old artist was being led by the police when he calmly spoke to reporters that awaited at the Petaling Jaya Court Complex today.
“Assalamualaikum. Send my regard to YB Syed Saddiq. Ask him to expedite the approval,” said Yassin before he entered the courtroom.
Penyanyi nasyid dan komposer, Yasin Sulaiman tiba di Kompleks Mahkamah Petaling Jaya untuk menghadapi pertuduhan berkaitan dadah.📸 Diana Barka | BERNAMA pic.twitter.com/2XtQPulFVq— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) March 31, 2022
It was believed that Yasin was referring to the Muda president’s call for the Parliament to legalise marijuana and hemp for medical purposes in September 2021.
Yasin was arrested at his condominium unit in Kota Damansara on March 24 where the police found 214g of compressed dried leaves believed to be ganja as well 17 ganja plants inside his home.
The dried leaves and plants were believed to be worth RM10,200 but the police investigation found that it was for personal use.
It was learned that Yasin, who had a history of drugs and mental issues, used social media to learn on how to grow the plants.

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Rude ‘Tank Top’ Guy Arrested, So Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Say You Want To ‘Whack’ People

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The Covid-19 crisis has definitely gotten Malaysians on edge, but the ‘new normal’ does not excuse people from rude and violent behaviour.
A man who was recently caught on camera throwing verbal threats and abuse at people at a nasi lemak stall in Kuala Lumpur was arrested by police on Sunday (18 July).
Brickfields Deputy Police Chief Basri Sagoni confirmed that the 33-year-old suspect was apprehended at his home in Taman Desa at 8pm, a short distance away from the nasi lemak stall on Jalan Desa Bakti he had berated around 10am that same day.
Now recognised by some as the angry ‘Tank Top’ guy, the suspect who’s apparently a fitness centre operator, had reacted aggressively towards the nasi lemak seller and their customers after he was reprimanded for not wearing a face mask in public.
It’s okay then f*ck off. Don’t talk so much. F*ck off. Why the f*ck are you still here, waiting only? F*cker, you wanna kena whack this morning? Sunday morning you wanna kena whack ah?Tank Top guy via Says.
Tank Top guy’s outburst was even immortalized by local cartoonist Ernest Ng Thye Sern who drew up a two-dimensional version of the character as netizens collectively express their disdain towards the man’s manners.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Ernest Ng Bro (@ernestngbro)
As the issue went viral, another video allegedly showing Tank Top guy being rude to people at a local gym also made its way onto social media.
(Credit: UncleAhBoon via Twitter)
The suspect is to be remanded for 24 hours and investigated for violating Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) under Regulation 17(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease (Measures Within Infected Local Areas (Movement Control) Regulations 2021, as well as, under Section 503 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation.
Read More: Belligerent Man Defiant About Not Wearing A Mask, Malaysians Outraged By Reckless Behaviour
You can’t simply threaten to ‘whack’ people, even online.
According to Section 503 of the Penal Code, criminal intimidation is when someone “threatens another with any injury to his person, reputation or property”.
Section 506 of the Penal Code states that the punishment for criminal intimidation is a minimum of two years imprisonment, a fine or both.
Imprisonment may be extended up to seven years if the intimidation was to cause death, severe injury, to cause destruction of property by fire, impute unchastity to a woman or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment.
Intimidation sent online via social media or other communication applications are also punishable under Section 211 of the Communication and Multimedia Act (Act 588) which makes a person liable to a fine of not more than RM50,000 or one year imprisonment for providing content considered indecent, obscene, false, menacing, or offensive in character with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass people.
Blackmail or threatening someone with indecency can also land a person in jail. Read More: Malaysian Laws That Protect You When An Ex Threatens To Leak Your Nudes

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Sungai Penchala’s Alarming Dead Fish Allegedly Linked To Dairy Manufacturer

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An alarming amount of dead fishes floating in Sungai Penchala caught the eye of concerned netizens early this morning.

Twitter user @pulotutui shared images of dead, bloated fish floating near the river banks at Section 14, Petaling Jaya.
Something is wrong with Sg Penchala. Dead fish and very bad smell! Current location at Section 14, Petaling Jaya! @jasmalaysia @KASA_Malaysia @pjcitycouncil @mariachin @Media_Selangor @AmirudinShari 1/2 pic.twitter.com/aKiBGchSzU— Pulotutui 🏴🇲🇾 (@Pulotutui) August 12, 2021
He raised the alarm to the Environment Department, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK), and the Fisheries Department. Representatives arrived on scene within the day to investigate.
Initial investigations led to the waste outlet of a dairy product manufacturer located nearby.
According to further updates from this Twitter user, the testing done from the water sample taken at the Dutch Lady factory in Section 13, Petaling Jaya, alleged to be the culprit.
Latest Update: Water sample taken from Dutch Lady Factory @DutchLadyMY @FrieslndCampina in Petaling Jaya, Selangor! Culprit behind the water pollution #SgPenchala @Media_Selangor @AmirudinShari @mariachin @jasmalaysia @pjcitycouncil pic.twitter.com/jU8OvHNet8— Pulotutui 🏴🇲🇾 (@Pulotutui) August 12, 2021
A spokesperson from Dutch Lady says they are aware of the river contamination incident allegedly involving their factory and have been in contact with the Department of Environment, National Water Services Commission (SPAN), and the Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS) since this morning to investigate this matter.
Recurring problem
Though a casual search shows that this is the first time Dutch Lady has been accused of wrongdoing, urban rivers in Malaysia have faced this kind of large-scale death of the marine ecosystem due to chemical waste from factories before.
This isn’t the first time that an urban river has faced a this kind of large-scale death of the marine ecosystem due to chemical waste from factories.
In fact, nearby urban rivers such as Sungai Damansara often have reports of schools of fish dying from toxic waste polluting the river, dumped by unscrupulous factory operators.
While this kind of pollution is upsetting for residents (and the fishes), consistent pollution of our urban water sources have led to state-wide water cuts to prevent toxic water from entering our residential homes.

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