Klang Valley CMCO Rules Updated (AGAIN!): Public Parks In KL Can Reopen

The government has announced some more rule changes to the conditional movement control order (CMCO) implemented in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya.
Here are the latest changes to the CMCO rules you should take note of:

Gyms are allowed to resume operations
Yesterday, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that starting tomorrow (19 October), gyms located in areas under the CMCO can resume operations.
Commercial football fields and futsal courts can also reopen, but only for training purposes. Participants in these areas under the CMCO are limited to 10 people at a time.
Naturally, strict compliance with government health regulations, like those issued during the initial CMCO, must be maintained.
Further details will be announced by the Youth and Sports Ministry.
Public parks in Kuala Lumpur have been reopened
Now that gyms have been allowed to continue operating, the National Security Council (NSC) has also decided to allow parks in Kuala Lumpur to reopen as well.
Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa announced the update today on Twitter, saying that the Federal Territories state security committee had discussed the matter with the NSC and the Health Ministry and managed to get the green light to reopen public parks in the city.

SOP PKPB membenarkan aktiviti bersukan tertentu.Padang Golf di buka.Gym dibuka.Tapi public park di tutup.JKKN WP selepas konsultasi dgn MKN KKM memutuskan TAMAN AWAM DI WP boleh di buka dgn syarat ada kawalan pematuhan SOP. Memberi peluang utk aktiviti riadhah yg dibenar shj.— Annuar Musa (@AnnuarMusa) October 18, 2020

Previously, when the CMCO was announced, it was also announced that all parks under the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) would be closed for the entire period of the CMCO.
Police permission required for more than two people travelling to work in one car
Those running family businesses in areas under CMCO are advised to get police permission if more than two people need to travel in the same vehicle to get to their workplace.
According to Malay Mail, Ismail Sabri said this in response to the incident involving a family from Jenjarom, Selangor who runs a chicken rice shop in Subang Jaya that was recently fined RM3,000 collectively after three of them travelled to work in the same vehicle.
Read more: Outrage Online As USJ Hawker & Family Hit With Compounds TWICE While Travelling For Work
CMCO rules that are still in place
Only 2 members per household are allowed to go out for food supplies and other necessities.High-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out, especially to open and crowded areas.Interdistrict travel involving areas under CMCO is not allowed (with exceptions for those with medical emergencies or for funeral management). Applications need to be submitted to PDRM for approval.Employees are allowed to cross districts provided they have a valid employee pass or letter from their employer.The government encourages employers to allow employees to work from home.For those who need to cross Selangor or Kuala Lumpur to get to other states, they are advised to get permission from the nearest police station prior to making their trip.Individuals travelling by air through KLIA, KLIA2, and Subang Airport will also need to get police permission.
Economic Activities Within Areas Under CMCO
All business, economic, and industrial activities are allowed to operate.All food and beverage businesses, including grocery stores and convenience stores, are allowed to operate between 6am to 10pm.Purchases of food are encouraged to be done via drive-thru, delivery, or take away. Dining-in is allowed with a maximum of four people per table and compliant with food sector SOPs.Daily markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 2pm only.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 4am to 2pm only.Farmers markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 12pm only.Night markets are allowed to operate between 4pm to 10pm only.Farmers market and night markets must strictly adhere to SOPs and will be monitored by RELA personnel.Petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm (this excludes petrol stations on highways, who are allowed to operate 24 hours.)All public transport services are allowed to operate.Taxi and e-hailing services can have a maximum of two passengers.Food delivery services are allowed to operate from 6am to 12am.
Medical and Health
Clinics, government and private hospitals are allowed to operate 24 hours.Pharmacies and shops selling medication can operate from 8am to 11pm.
Economy and Industrial Sectors
All vehicles involving industrial, business, and manufacturing are allowed to operate as usual.
Fisheries, Plantation, and Agriculture
Fisheries, plantations, agriculture, livestock, and other activities related to the food chain are allowed to operate.
Ports and Airports
Activities and services at all airports and ports are allowed to operate.
Tourism
All tourism activities involving entering or leaving the CMCO area are not allowed.
Religious Activities
Friday prayers in mosques and surau are allowed, with a maximum of 50 people. The maximum number of people in a congregation for daily prayers have also been increased to 20 people.Maximum numbers of people allowed in mosques for prayers are subject to the size of the prayer halls with one-metre physical distancing.In all non-Muslim places of worship, only six members of staff are allowed.
Entertainment and Cultural Activities
Entertainment and cultural activities are not allowed. Entertainment activities at places such as nightclubs or pubs, theme parks, indoor playgrounds and cinemas are not allowed
Education, Workshops, and Meetings.
All institutions of learning are closed during this period.Students taking examinations with foreign educational institutions are allowed to attend exams only.Workshops, seminars, conferences and other similar activities related to meetings, conventions and exhibitions are not allowed.In-service training that is already in progress can continue as long as it remains within the training area only.Meetings should be held via video conferencing, and face-to-face meetings are not recommended.
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Social gatherings are not allowed.
The CMCO in Klang Valley is in place for two weeks until 27 October.

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Israel-Palestine Conflict, World Leaders Including Biden, Pope And Dr M Comment

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The Deadliest Day of the Conflict
Credit: BDS Malaysia

This current Israel-Palestine week-long conflict marks its deadliest day.

According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, on Sunday two Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 43 Palestinians, including eight children, and injured 50 others, most of whom were women and children.
Violence has boiled over to the occupied West Bank, where on Friday, at least 11 Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during violent clashes, marking the largest number of people killed in a single day in the West Bank in years.
Biden’s urges 2-State Solution
Credit: AP
In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Saturday, US President Joe Biden expressed his “grave concern” over the violence in Israel and Gaza.
Biden expressed his “strong support” for Israel’s right to defend itself while also emphasising his clear concern over the deadly flare-up and casualties on both sides.
He also voiced US support for a negotiated two-state solution to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In a separate phone call with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, Biden made the same point highlighting “strong commitment to a negotiated two-state solution as the best path to reach a just and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict”.
The US leader also stressed the “need for Hamas to cease firing rockets into Israel.”
Pope tells Israeli and Palestinian leaders ‘Stop the clamour of arms!’
Credit: AP
Pope Francis appealed “in the name of God” for calm in the Holy Land, as the deaths of dozens of children is terrible and unacceptable. “Their death is a sign that people do not want to build the future, but to destroy it.”
He warned that the ongoing violence risks a descent into a spiral of death and destruction with wounds to fraternity and peaceful coexistence that will be difficult to heal without an immediate return to dialogue.
The Pope urged Israeli and Palestinian leaders “to stop the clamour of arms and to walk the path of peace, with the help of the international community.”
He called for unceasing prayer for Israelis and Palestinians to “find the path of dialogue and forgiveness, to be patient builders of peace and justice, opening up, step-by-step, to a common hope, to coexistence between brothers.”
Pope Francis then asked the faithful to pray for the victims of the conflict, “especially the children.”
Tun M encourages Muslim countries’ joint action response to conflict
Credit: Bernama
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said a solution can be found for the conflict through joint action by Muslim countries.
He expressed the hope for the Palestinians and the Arab world to sit down and think of a proper strategy to stand up to Israel.
I hope that the Muslim world will awaken to the present situation. I wish we all will suffer less against the violent activities of the Israelis against the Palestinians and against humanity.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad
Dr Mahathir said it was important to get diplomatic recognition and go into the realm of diplomacy in order to explain the truth of the struggle, that the victims are the Palestinians and not otherwise.
He said the world seemed to think that it was the Palestinians who were provoking Israel but while the Palestinians were praying in their mosque the Israelis took the decision to invade and attack them.
“People who are praying are not a danger to anyone,” he said.
Malaysia, Indonesia & Brunei Leaders’ joint statement condemning targeting of Palestinian civilians
Credit: Various

Leaders of Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei, in a joint statement, have condemned the Israeli government’s targeting of civilians throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
They called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action to guarantee the safety and protection of Palestinian civilians and called for an emergency session of the United Nations General Assembly.
We call upon the international community to remain resolute in their commitment to safeguarding the “two-state solution” towards achieving an independent State of Palestine, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.  We reiterate our solidarity with, and commitment to the Palestinian people, including their rights to self-determination, and the creation of an independent and sovereign State of PalestineJoint statement by Prime Minister of Malaysia, President of Indonesia, and the Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam dated 16 May 2021.

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Jay Chou’s Concert Got Green Light When Perikatan Nasional Was In Power

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A netizen claimed that Perikatan Nasional (PN) approved the date of Jay Chou’s concert in Malaysia.

@adrianlimcheeen said it was approved when Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal was the deputy youth and sports minister.
PN approved the date of Jay Chou’s concert, but now the leader of the PN has asked PH to cancel the concert!@adrianlimcheeen gives his point in the Jay Chou concert saga.
@adrianlimcheeen also uploaded a news report from the English newspaper “New Straits Times”, dated 13 May 2022, about the postponement of Jay Chou’s concert in Malaysia.
According to the reports, the concert was initially scheduled to be held on 7 January 2023 (Saturday).
The organizer did not explain why and announced that the concert would be postponed for one week, on 15 January (Sunday).

For The Love Of The Game
Wan Fayhsal has been urging Youth and sports minister Hannah Yeoh to exercise her ministerial powers and “sacrifice” Jay Chou’s concert in Malaysia.
The reason for doing so is that more football fans can watch the Malaysian football team in action.
A proposed solution is to move the concert to the much smaller Axiata Arena nearby.
Yeoh took the Machang MP to task as his suggestion was tantamount to abusing ministerial power and violating commercial contracts.
Many netizens supported Yeoh and criticised Wan Fayshal’s remarks as foolish and irresponsible.
bukan nak sibuk tak tentu fasal as i have bigger things to settle. but on other hands, imej Malaysia dekat mata dunia kena jaga, so we must honor the deal. jadi pembangkang macam Wan Faysal best. janji kritik dan nampak perform di mata penyokong. impak biar orang lain fikir. https://t.co/HV5elBqvKS— Razi (@rrazikane) January 6, 2023
Malaysia takes on Thailand in the first leg of the ASEAN Football Federation Cup (AFF) 2022 semi-final clash today (7 Jan ).
Hi semua, @KBSMalaysia @PerpaduanNegara akan menyediakan Skrin Besar di 14 lokasi bagi memastikan rakyat boleh menikmati aksi Malaysia melawan Thailand. Semoga sokongan padu ini akan membawa Harimau Malaya ke peringkat akhir. Tolong RT! @StadiumMalaysia @FAM_Malaysia @ASTROARENA pic.twitter.com/ooFxXe0zQ1— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) January 6, 2023
But 21,000 seats at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium have to remain vacant due to preparation work for Jay Chou’s concert.
The Taiwanese singer-songwriter has since agreed to give priority to Malaysian football fans.
READ MORE: Jay Chou Doesn’t Mind Postponing Concert, Just Wants Fans To Watch His Show Happily
The southern stand of the Bukit Jalil National Stadium has been cordoned off for Jay Chou’s concert. (Pix: Bernama)

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[Watch] Armed Forces Veterans Stand Under Hot Sun And Eat Under Trees, While VIPs Dine In Comfort

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Netizens are seeing red over a video which showed a group of Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) veterans standing under the hot sun.

The incident happened during the 100th anniversary parade of veterans at Dataran Pahlawan Negara in Putrajaya recently.
The veterans were forced to ‘sunbathe’ while listening to a speech by an officer under a tent.
Netizens expressed regret that the military retirees are treated in such an inconsiderate manner.
They pointed out that the nation owes the veterans a debt of gratitude and a duty of care, particularly when they develop health problems as a result of their military service.
  @mr.gobok Nasib veteran tentera #fyp #fypシ #foryou #tiktok🇲🇾 #tiktokmalaysia #viralmalaysia #fypmalaysia🇲🇾tiktok #keluargamalaysia ♬ Cinta Sampai Mati – Raffa Affar
Cash is King, King is Rakyat?Mereka makan berhidang, rakyat berbungkus saja. Inikah kongsi kek bersama? Keluarga Malaysia?Kalau tak dapat bersama makan di dewan aircond, janganlah hanya bagi makanan bungkus dan biarkan mereka duduk makan di rumput.Sediakan meja utk mereka! pic.twitter.com/ya33WxcpA5— Ben (@ShazwanZdainal) May 24, 2022

Netizens also drew comparison to a recent incident in which students were made to eat while sitting on canteen floor.
READ MORE: Students Made To Eat Food From Floor, While Teachers Dine Banquet Style
Veterans Are Entitled To Care
Former Defence Forces chief Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi expressed regret at the incident.
He puts the blame on the event organiser, which should have been much more considerate.
First of all, the march parade is perhaps unnecessary. Camaraderie is well-established among the army veterans. I’m confident the mutual respect is there. A symbolic parade would have suffice. Former Defence Forces chief Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi commenting on the incident to TRP.
Camaraderie is the essence of what binds military units together, providing a cohesiveness among the individual members, which allows the unit to function effectively as a collective entity.
Hishammuddin interacting with ATM veterans at the 100th anniversary  elebration of the ATM Veterans Association (PVATM) at Dataran Pahlawan Negara. (Pix: Facebook)
Raja Affandi added that everyone should have dined together in the hall.
He said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein is a caring leader who would have very much preferred to mingle with the rank and file.
I know the defence minister very well. He is very approachable and always look forward to interact with the veterans.Former Defence Forces chief Gen (Rtd) Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi on Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Tahun 2017 saya cadang dan lancar Blueprint Perumahan (BP) 1.0. Tahun 2019 BP 2.0 diwujudkan. Tadi saya umumkan pula BP 3.0. 12,733 RKMAT, lebih 10,000 rumah mampu milik; lebih banyak RKMAT akan digabung jadi 1 unit dan lebih ramai veteran ATM akan dapat manfaat perumahan. pic.twitter.com/R38QVPb5fv— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) May 20, 2022
Increased Funding For Veterans
Meanwhile, Hishammuddin said the government will announce good news for veterans of the ATM soon.
The defence minister said he had not been able to reveal details on the matter yet.
We in the ministry have been working hard for nine months, and we are just waiting for the time to announce the matter.Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on good news for the veterans.
The Sembrong MP said it cannot be announced now because there are matters involving other ministries other than those related to other departments in the Ministry of Defense as well as matters that depend on allocations.
Hishammuddin, who is also Umno vice-president, made the comment in a press conference after the veterans’ parade.
He assured that any matters, including the claims and wishes of the ATM veterans, that could be resolved, would be announced immediately.
I myself have always put the welfare of ATM veterans as a priority from the beginning and as long as I am the Minister of Defense, believe me, my stance will never change.Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein reiterating his care and support for the veterans.
Previously, ATM veterans, including Armed Forces Veteran Association (PVATM), fought for five key demands: pension adjustment, subsistence allowance to non-pensionable veterans, pardon board for veterans, improved derivative pension to widows and Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) commemorative allowance.

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‘Instafamous’ Pays RM1,500 Fine For Breaking SOP In Hari Raya Parody Video

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A social media influencer by the name of Hafiz Mahamad received a fine of RM1,500 for not wearing a face mask in his Hari Raya Aidilfitri parody video posted on Instagram.

According to police, the ‘instafamous’ personality had failed to abide by standard operating procedures and was called in for questioning on 3 May.
Hafiz’s video featured himself besides two uniformed police officers and an armed member of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) who were believed to be on duty at the time.
It’s understood that the frontliners featured in the video were part of the Putrajaya Police Department’s Movement Control Order (MCO) compliance enforcement team.
At over two minutes long, the clip saw Hafiz attempting to ‘balik kampung’ for Aidilfitri, but was stopped by the authorities at a roadblock.
With Hari Raya music playing in the background, the video showed the man negotiating with the cops to let him pass and gave multiple excuses as to why he needed to go back home, which includes missing his mom and that he was an Instagram personality, before being apprehended.
The video titled ‘Rentas Negeri Raya Corona’ received viral attention from Malaysians who found it relatable.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Hafiz Mahamad (@hafizmahamad)
Hafiz was fined not long after the video went live at 9pm.
Putrajaya Police Chief Mohd Fadzil Ali explained that Hafiz was not wearing a mask in the video and had apparently ‘made fun’ of the reasons people give to travel across state borders.
It would seem that the public also questioned the appearance of the uniformed officers in the video.
Netizens claimed that there are ‘procedures’ needed to be followed before content featuring police officers can be made or released.
VCF 5994. 2 anggota polis. Sorg berpangkat koperal. Sorg lagi Lans Koperal. Ade kebenaran bertulis dari team PRO (disebut pee-are-o) PDRM tak untuk buat content ni? https://t.co/4UAUcuBGut— Tan Serik Datuk Serik Jek and 786,786 others (@raoufarif) May 2, 2021
Ye betul. Kami team produksi kena justify setiap scene dlm storyboard dan skrip yg writer dh siapkan. Produksi ONE TWO JAGA pun hadap proses sama. Alhamdulillah PRO PDRM faham dan itu realitinya. Ni instafemes bangang senang je dapat.— Tan Serik Datuk Serik Jek and 786,786 others (@raoufarif) May 2, 2021
Putrajaya’s Police Chief also said no formal permission had been granted by his department for the video to be made public.
I never permitted the recording or the release of the video, no payments or gifts were received by the police in this matter.Putrajaya Police Chief Mohd Fadzil Ali

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Hishammuddin Caught Vaping In Parliament, Later Apologises

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It seems that our Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has been caught vaping in Parliament.
During the Parliament debate, the Minister was seen reaching for his mod and slyly removed his mask to take a quick puff.
But it didn’t go unnoticed as netizens quickly pointed it out on Twitter.
Adoiii buat hal betul laa 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/TA9B1HF23l— Mhd Shamin (@shamienhereyo) August 6, 2020
His response? Hishammuddin immediately went online and apologised for his behaviour, saying that it was a new habit.
Sorry, I didn't realise – it's a new habit. I apologise to the Dewan and promise to not do it again 😔 https://t.co/2BdUl6D9K2— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) August 6, 2020
Datuk Seri used to be a heavy smoker. As you know he switched to cigars, but he’s still on the path to kicking such habits. Today he had a human moment and he has apologised for it. Many people also seem to find his immediate reaction right after to be quite funny. We’re glad it brightened your day, but that was the first and last time.A source close to Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.
According to the source, currently, Hishammuddin’s favorite flavor at this time is most probably coffee.
This wasn’t his first time going viral as he was once “caught” owning a Playboy book snuggled in between his reading material after he posted a photo of himself online.

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Covid-19: 208 New Cases And 5 More Deaths

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As of 12pm today, the Health Ministry confirms 208 new Covid-19 cases in the country, bringing the new total cases to 3,116.
At the moment, there are 105 patients being treated in the ICU, and 54 of whom require ventilators.
Meanwhile, the National Crisis Preparedness and Response CentreÂ (CPRC) has announced that another five new deaths have been recorded. Which means that the new total number of deaths to Covid-19 in Malaysia is 50 (1.6% of total cases).
The five new deaths were all Malaysian males between 37 and 85 years old. Three of them were in Johor, one in Sarawak and one in Negeri Sembilan.
The Health Ministry also confirmed that another 122 patients have recovered and discharged from the hospitals. This brings the total number of recovered cases to 767 (24.6% of total cases).

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Apple & Google Teaming Up To Develop Covid-19 Contact Tracing System

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The planetâ€™s tech giants are teaming up against a common enemy.
Apple and Google are developing a platform to track and keep tabs on the global Covid-19 pandemic.
The Contact Detection Service is said to utilize Bluetooth technology to perform contact tracing on coronavirus cases across the world.
Contract tracing is essentially a means to identify infected patients as well as the people and areas that have been exposed to a confirmed case to prevent the onward transmission of the disease.
This method is being used by governments, healthcare agencies as well as the public around the globe to track the viral spread and potentially putting an end to the outbreak.
Think of it as connecting dots on a piece of paper. When done properly, contact tracing can provide a picture of how, when, where, and possibly, why the virus is spreading within a specific cluster or area. (Credit: Medium)
The method has been essential in the fight against deadly diseases like the Ebola epidemic in Africa.
Reportedly, both companies are going across the operating system (OS) divide allowing interoperability of the service between iOS and Android.
Naturally, users would need to agree to some privacy-related terms and conditions in order to use the system that is set to be released in May.
Contact tracing paired with mass-scale testing is among the tried ways being used to curb the spread of infection.(Credit; Malay Mail
Countries like South Korea and Singapore have developed their own state-run contact tracing applications in order to collect and distribute data regarding the Covid-19 infection for public use.
Though lacking in Bluetooth functionality, Malaysia’s very own MySejahtera App also allows authorities and the public to gain up-to-date information and guidelines on the spread of the coronavirus in the country.
(Credit: MOH)
The application is already available for use, so head on over HERE for more details on the service and sign yourselves up to help the country better track, predict and combat the spread of the pandemic.

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Woman Found Dead In Port Dickson After Missing For Three Days

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A woman who was reported missing for the past three days was found dead, believed to be due to drowning, in the bay area at Batu 1, PD Waterfront, Port Dickson.

Eileen Sum Yein Shah, 31, was found floating in the sea, and her body was in a condition that had begun to swell.
Port Dickson District Police Chief Supt Aidi Sham Mohamed said in a statement that a man found the body of the 31-year-old private worker from Mambau at about 1.10 pm.
Rescue personnel at the scene. (Pic: Facebook)
He said the victim’s younger sister confirmed that it was her older sister’s body, based on the clothes the woman was wearing before leaving the house four days ago.
On that same date, the victim’s father made a police report regarding the disappearance of the woman, and her vehicle was found with personal belongings in a car that was still locked in an open area near the Port Dickson District Administration Complex.Port Dickson District Police Chief Supt Aidi Sham Mohamed on the chronology of events.
The body was taken to the Port Dickson Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case was classified as sudden death pending the results of the post-mortem.
Shum, from Mambau New Village, disappeared after leaving home alone at noon on 23 July.
The family members posted a “missing person notice” on Facebook during the period, but there were no leads.
The family then reported a missing person case to the police 24 hours after the disappearance.
READ MORE: 31YO Female Nutritionist Goes Missing Out Of The Blue In Negeri Sembilan, Family Appeals For Help
Afterwards, the police, fire and rescue personnel and the Civil Defence Force went to the sea area to do search and rescue work.
However, Shum was not found after two consecutive days of search and rescue.

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No, That Forehead Ash Is Not Dead Person Ash

We really didn’t think we had to say this, but no one should be accused of putting dead people’s ashes on themselves.
The forehead ash worn by Hindus is sacred ash made of burnt dried wood to honor Shiva.
Not just any ash can be used either. The holy ash bhasma is the ash from a sacrificial fire, homa, which is burned with special wood, ghee, and other herbs.
Bhasma is generally applied on the forehead, though it can also be applied on other parts of the body such as upper arms and the chest.

Or you can put whole body also.(Picture credit: VedicGoddess)

The burning of sacred wood and application of holy ash signifies the acceptance of human morality and as a reminder to be free of ignorance, ego, and evil.
The process and act of applying bhasma is considered a spiritual cleanse.
Perhaps DAP MP RSN Rayer can teach Barisan Nasional MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman the proper meaning behind bhasma, after the BN MP has returned from his two day suspension, of course.

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Did You Know That Drinking Coffee Makes You Live A Longer Life?

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So it is real? Does drinking coffee increase your lifespan? The ultimate answer is yes.

Let’s find out why.
Sky News’ Twitter account reports that individuals that drink two to three cups of coffee a day link to having a longer life span.
Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day linked to a longer life https://t.co/MJg7ImUSDH— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 27, 2022
They reported the findings from an observation done by Peter Kistler from Baker Heart and Diabetes Research Institute, Australia on the UK Biobank cohort.
The study shows that ground, instant and decaffeinated coffee are associated with a lower reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular disease and death from cardiovascular disease or any cause.
Among all three types, ground coffee appears to reduce the risk of death the highest which is around 27%. Meanwhile, the lowest risk of death is seen in individuals who drink three cups of coffee a day.
Other studies correlating coffee and life span
Another study was also done by researchers at the Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China. They used the UK Biobank data and found out that drinking coffee with sugar shows a 31% risk of dying compared to the ones without sugar which is 21%.

However, it must be understood that the participant of the study only added one teaspoon of sugar to their coffee on average. Moreover, the study also found that regular coffee intake – which could stand around 1.5 to 3.5 cups a day – is better.
READ MORE: KKM Warns Malaysians Of The Hidden Sugar In Coffee
Also using the data from UK Biobank, another different study observes the relationship between coffee intake and death. It turns out that having 1 to 8 cups of coffee does, in fact, has an opposite link to death. Furthermore, the study also suggests that coffee decreases the probability of death in individuals who either have a low or high caffeine metabolism.
One more study was done across a Multiethnic Cohort that combines the minority population from Africa, Japan, Latin, native Hawaiians and Caucasians to observe the effects of coffee on different races and ethnicity.

It is proven once again that coffee intake can reduce the rate of death by 12% in individuals who drink a cup of coffee compared to individuals who don’t drink. On that note, individuals who drink 2 to 3 cups of coffee have an 18% lower probability of death. That was not the case for native Hawaiians, however.
The benefits of coffee to our health
Among the reasons that could explain why coffee intake lowers the risk of early death is the presence of more than 1,000 active compounds in coffee.
Coffee can increase glucose metabolism and sensitivity toward insulin which helps our body to process sugars effectively. This indirectly shows that 6 cups of coffee a day would decrease the risk of Diabetes Type 2.

Coffee also has antioxidants that can prolong cell life. According to Progress on Cardiovascular Diseases, regular coffee intake would also decrease the risk of cardiovascular problems and deaths related to it.
Coffee reduces the risks of death
Based on the observations done, it’s clear that coffee intake in a reasonable amount reduces the risks of early death and prolongs lifespan.
Researchers suggest that coffee intake can be tested as a viable treatment option without much significant risk.
However, women with a risk of brittle bones should avoid consuming coffee.
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PlayStation to Satay Station: M’sia to have Sony’s first video games studio in SEA

Good news for students who want to further their studies and are in love with video games!
This might be the best time to jump on board and enroll in video game design and development studies as Sony is going to launch a development studio right here in Malaysia!
The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia recently announced that they are partnering with Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SIE WWS) to launch their first-ever studio in Southeast Asia.

It will be called the Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (SIE WWS Malaysia)
The studio will be responsible to provide art and animation services as part of SIE WWS activities, developing global exclusive titles for PlayStation platforms.
Some of the studios which are part of Worldwide Studios include Guerrilla Games, Insomniac Games, Japan Studio, Naughty Dog and many others.

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry Malaysia said that this is part of an effort from the country to attract high-quality investment from international companies.
Malaysians have always been on the map when it comes to being instrumental in the creation of video games such as Wan Hazmer Wan Abd Halim who headsFinal Fantasy XVâ€™s “Culture” team, who is tasked with designing cities and dwellings in the game.
That’s why you can find Malaysian favourites, roti canai and also teh tarik in the game.

This is great news for Malaysia which is becoming increasingly recognised for our talents in creating products which are internationally acclaimed.

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Malaysian Waterski Ace Aaliyah Yoong Wins Four Gold In South Korea

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National water skiing ace Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah bagged four gold medals at the IWWF Asian Waterski Championships in Chuncheon, South Korea on Saturday (13 August).

According to IWWF, the 19-year-old athlete won her first gold medal on Friday after she scored 7,440 points in the women’s open tricks event.
She continued her impressive performance in the women’s open jump on Saturday and produced a leap of 40.6 metres in the preliminaries. She earned another gold medal in the final round with a 37.2m leap.
NST reported that Aaliyah won her third gold in the women’s slalom with marks of 0.00/55kmh/13m and made a clean sweep to take the overall title with a total of 3000.00 points for her fourth gold on the same day.

Malaysian Waterski and Wakeboard Federation (MWWF) head coach Hanifah Yoong said Malaysia had a total tally of five gold, a silver and three bronze medals.
Aaliyah won four gold medals while her brother Adam Yoong won a gold medal in the under-17 (U17) boys’ tricks.
Aiden Yoong earned a silver medal in the U17 boys’ overall and three bronzes in U17’s boys’ tricks, slalom, and Adam’s U17 Jump.
Adam Yoong also set a new personal best with a distance of 27.0m (in the jump), beating his previous record of 15.9m at the 2019 Asian Championships in Bangkok.
His 16-year-old brother Aiden Yoong also set a new personal best by jumping 23.9m, beating his previous record of 20.1m.
Hanifah, who’s also Aaliyah’s father, congratulated the Malaysian team.

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‘Cigarettes After Sex’ Is Coming To Malaysia This July! Tickets Available On Friday

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Cigarettes After Sex (CAS), the American alternative indie band is coming to Kuala Lumpur this July.

Initially, they posted their Asia Tour on their Instagram on January 10 with certain countries like Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand Singapore and Indonesia and Malaysians were disappointed that they skipped our country.
However, on January 30, they announced that they will be adding Malaysia to their list for July 15 and Malaysian fans are excited!
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Cigarettes After Sex (@cigsaftersex)
CAS has been in Malaysia before in 2019’s Good Vibes Festival in Genting Highlands, four years ago.
The details of their concert are a bit hazy but here’s what we know.
Date: 15 July 2023Place: Zepp KLTicket Price: RM280, RM330, RM350 and RM800
According to NME, tickets are going to be on sale at 11 am this Friday (February 3) via ticket2u.com.my.
CAS is popular with their hits like Apocalypse, Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby, Heavenly, K., and many more. Their songs are mostly moody, slow, and seductive.
(Credit: Carousell)
A little info on the Indie band
No doubt, the name “Cigarettes After Sex” is going to make your parents rethink their decision on giving you freedom, so here are some facts about them to tell others.
(Credit: cigsaftersex / Instagram)
It’s not going to change their perception, but at least you can tell them it’s a band, not a cult. 👀
Cigarettes After Sex is an American dream pop band formed in El Paso, Texas, USA by Greg Gonzalez.They started in 2008 and became a real band in 2012. They would record live at their stairway in their hometown back then. They came out as an ambient pop band but their music mainly focuses on genres like indie rock, shoegaze and slowcore. The founder, Greg Gonzalez is the lead vocalist. People love his sultry and androgynous voice. They describe their music as hazy romantic ballads, sort of like erotic lullabies (no, not the kind you play to your toddlers).The inspiration behind the name of the band came to Greg when he was in a  relationship in 2008 and the girl literally smoked after they were together. She taught him that and he loved the feeling. Currently, the band has three members which are Greg Gonzalez (vocalist, acoustic & electric guitar), Jacob Tomsky (drums) and Randall Miller (bass).They’re usually seen only in black and white outfits, just like how their posters and images on Instagram are.
Mostly, all of their songs sound the same with Gonzalez’s hushed and mysterious voice. According to him, the fact that their songs are so hushed has something almost secret about it that draws people in.
(Credit: cigsaftersex / Instagram)
Basically, if you love Lana Del Rey, Arctic Monkeys or The Neighbourhood, then you should definitely give Cigarettes After Sex’s songs a try.
For more info about their music and tours, check out their Instagram and website.

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IWK Denies Allegations Of Polluting Sungai Selangor

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Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) said that they had earlier identified the source of the river pollution which led to the recent water cuts across Klang Valley.

Dismissing claims that its Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) had been the cause of contamination at Sungai Selangor, the company noted that it had earlier detected “illegal wastewater” in the form of white foam and red coloured water at the plant on November 4 and immediately reported it to the authorities.
Following the contamination, IWK’s STP was shut down and investigations were conducted to find where the contaminants were coming from.
A worker at IWK’s STP.(Indah Water Konsortium/Facebook)
IWK concluded that the pollution was traced to factories located near the STP in Taman Velox, Rawang, before lodging a report to the police.
Subsequently, on 5 November 2020, the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and IWK went on a patrol and an investigation conducted found two premises near the plant that were suspected of releasing cosmetic white liquid, while the red liquid was believed to be used in religious coloured paper printing.IWK said in a press statement.
IWK also added that the wastewater substance found later by authorities was different from what was earlier detected at the plant.
In fact, on 10 November 2020, a green illegal wastewater substance was detected in IWK’s plant in Taman Velox and IWK immediately transferred the green wastewater through a tanker to another IWK sewage treatment plant for further off-site treatment.IWK
Following the incident, police had arrested 4 suspects with alleged ties to the pollution.
Authorities discovered that a rented premise near the river was used to stockpile chemical materials classified as scheduled waste.

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MBO Cinemas: From The Rising Star To Pandemic Victim?

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The pandemic has devastated many sectors worldwide including the entertainment industry, as movie theatres which used to be packed to the brim with movie-goers are now just a shell of their former selves with strict regulations and the spread of the pandemic effectively killing ticket sales.

MBO Cinemas is the latest business hit by the pandemic as the company announced it would close 17 of its 27 theatres nationwide with the possibility of liquidation looming.

Small player, big dreams
MBO Cinemas, which is run by MCat Box Office started out in 2005, placing themselves as an alternative to the big two, GSC Cinemas and TGV.
Instead of clashing head on with their obviously bigger rivals, MBO took a different approach by concentrating on expanding in the outskirts which the big boys tend to stay away from.
The plan was to go where the big boys don’t want to – and it worked.
As of 2015, they had 183 screens in 25 locations and by 2018, MBO was present in 10 states with 27 cinemas and 213 screens nationwide.
Picture Credit: MBO Cinemas
The pandemic brought a new challenge
As Covid-19 swept the country, it’s economy was put to a stop as the nation struggled to understand what they were fighting against.
Since then, many economic activities had to readjust like movie cinemas having to impose social distancing measures to their theatres to ensure the safety of patrons.
Despite the measures, it didn’t help much in pulling in customers as it was reported that the industry suffered a 55% drop in sales during the first 3 months of the outbreak and no sales at all during the subsequent three months.
Cinemas had to adaptPicture Credit: Malay Mail
Almost, but not quite
There were signs of recovery as in 1 July, ticket sales recorded were about 5% to 10% but increased slowly to between 15% and 20% in early August.
Ultimately, the pandemic and subsequent Movement Control Order proved too much for the company as it’s reported that the operator is heading for liquidation.
Picture Credit: MBO Cinemas

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Cameron Highlands Ski Park To Open In 2023, But Some Aren’t Looking Forward To It

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Recently it was announced that a new tourist destination worth more than RM100 million would be built on top of Cameron Highlands in Pahang.

The newly launched ‘ESCAPE Cameron Highlands’ theme park is set to become the region’s first outdoor ski attraction in the middle of the tropics and is scheduled to be completed in 2023.
The theme park is said to take on a European theme, with a set of five aesthetically different villages made to attract local tourists and people from Southeast Asian who are looking to escape the ASEAN heat.
The park would feature a ski lift that would take visitors up the top of a 1.2km dry ski track (basically means an artificial track with no snow) and guide them through scenic routes down the hill.
Fun Eco-getaway
Speaking at the launch of the project, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the theme park would breathe a breath of fresh air into the nation’s tourism industry by offering something truly unique and help people reconnect with nature.
ESCAPE Cameron Highlands will do so much more than revitalize Cameron Highlands as a major tourism hub. This timely development will kickstart the revival of Malaysia’s domestic tourism industry, as a whole, which has been greatly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic since last year.Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
The theme park’s developers, Sim Leisure Group, explained that the project would adopt low impact development approaches in its design and construction while proliferating Cameron Highlands’ natural beauty and provide a fun get-away for everyone.
The ESCAPE concept in a nutshell advocates the re-discovery of childhood and re-connection with nature. It reintroduces the benefits of play and enhancement of motor skills by introducing. the nostalgic activities of yesteryear in a contemporary but natural environment. We have been doing this with ESCAPE Penang and ESCAPE Petaling Jaya, but I can guarantee, it will be quite unlike anything in ESCAPE Cameron Highlands.Sim Leisure Group Executive and ESCAPE Founder Sim Choo Kheng.
But y tho?
However, it appears that some Malaysians aren’t too cool with the idea of turning the Pahang plateau into an alpine ski resort.
Why do we need a theme park in Cameron Highlands for gawd sakes. Just keep it green and sustainable. Beautiful parks for picnics. Fresh fruits, vegetables & tea. We all need that for our mental health. pic.twitter.com/ichuZt3fbc— Susan Lankester (@suelanks) August 3, 2021
Sentiments online show netizens to be opposed to the idea of opening up another theme park in the country.
No theme park in Cameron Highland plse.. the one in genting is already one too many…— ed edi (@PakNaNa18) August 4, 2021
Many argue that the attraction would ruin the natural beauty of Cameron Highlands and worry that the project would lead to environmental degradation.
There goes the green & rain encatchment area – here comes more landslides. Msia have enough theme parks, some are dying/dead. Kayangans won’t be skiing here & marhaens can only drool coz fees wld definitely be high. Let me guess, foreign tourists? Seriously?Nasib lah labu..😶— Nani Ahmad (@NAN1AHMAD) August 4, 2021
I can already see the landslides 💀— Running after pigeons (@ladykirat) August 4, 2021
Some also say that Malaysia was trying too hard to emulate other parts of the world instead of capitalizing on what we have.
We are trying too hard to be new zealand. https://t.co/fJXCVhZFO1— 🏴PENAT🏴 (@brenn_dutt) August 4, 2021
They could’ve made it into an eco-travelling destination. 😪 https://t.co/6R1nhx0Yj7— Ahsatan Lutazan 🍀🏴 (@nztlntsh) August 4, 2021
Thousands of Malaysians have also signed a petition against the project in order to preserve the area’s ecology.
(Credit: Screenshot via Change)
Highlander
Cameron Highlands is credited as one of Malaysia’s very first and oldest tourist destinations – famous for its tea, chilly weather as well as its vegetable farms and flower orchards.
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Its unique ecosystem also serves as a water catchment area and home to over 700 species of rare plants and animals.
Experts have pointed out that unchecked development of the highlands has lead to sever environmental and economical consequences among which involve natural disasters.
(Credit: Saw Siow Feng via Malay Mail)
In fact, early warning systems (EWS) have been installed at the area in order to detect and hopefully prevent dangerous landslides which are historically common there and triggered by heavy rainfall.

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Sudden Price Hike Of Vegetables Due To Lockdown In Cameron Highlands
Flowers Are More Expensive On Valentine’s Day: Yes It’s True
Is there still a sustainable future?
MALAYSIA’S DEADLIEST LANDSLIDE HAPPENED 3 YEARS AFTER THE HIGHLAND TOWERS. HAVE YOU HEARD OF IT?
Rainfall-Induced Landslides in Cameron Highland Area, Malaysia


Subang Airport Isn’t Being Sold, Says Finance Ministry

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The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (LTSAAS) is not going to be sold to any party, according to the Ministry of Finance.

Based on the reports from Sinar Harian, the government does not intend to sell the airport, thus rejecting the speculation that has brewing for a while.
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) in a statement said the airport property is a strategic asset of the government.
MOF would like to inform that Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB) still has a lease for 60 years until 2067 on the land on which LTSAAS is currently located.Ministry of Finance via Sinar Harian
The ministry also mentioned that LTSAAS is one of the 39 airports under MAHB’s operation in line with the operating agreement signed in 2009.
MAHB is not the owner of any of the airport properties. So far, MAHB is still the party responsible for developing assets around LTSAAS.Ministry of Finance via Sinar Harian
MOF said part of the LTSAAS land had been leased by MAHB to Subang Skypark Sdn Bhd for a period of 30 years from 2007 to 2037, covering the operation of Terminal 3, parking and hangarage.
Any effort to maximize the value of LTSAAS assets will not involve the sale of properties.Ministry of Finance via Sinar Harian
The Ministry also advised all parties not to spread fake news and rumors on the matter and added that the government will not hesitate to take appropriate action against those who do so.
It caught the attention of politicians
The rumours about the sale caught the attention of politicians including UMNO Deputy President, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan who said that it’s unfortunate and regrettable if it is allowed to happen.
He was quoted by Kosmo! as saying that LTSAAS Subang is a very valuable strategic asset and belongs to a government-linked company (GLC) with the people having a direct interest and likened it to other GLCs such as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).
Muar MP, Syed Saddiq also protested on the issue, saying that during the emergency, the government has to take care of the rakyat and not sell national assets.
Waktu darurat kena jaga rakyat. Bukan jual aset negara. Apa keistimewaan tauke billionaire ni sampai boleh dapat projek tanpa proses yang telus?Desak kerajaan untuk selamatkan Subang Airport sekarang. #SaveSZB #SelamatkanSubang pic.twitter.com/VX0kkbk783— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) June 24, 2021
He even went to the Parliament and held a “Live” session in front of the building, urging the government to quash the rumours.
Who wanted to buy LTSAAS?
Based on reports from Utusan, the rumour was that real estate and construction company WCT Holdings Berhad planned to take over LTSAAS Subang for RM3.7 billion through its subsidiary, Subang Skypark Sdn Bhd.
The proposal is said to have been tabled to the Ministry of Transport with an estimated initial investment of RM3.7 billion, of which RM1.7 billion will be used for the exclusive passenger and jet terminals expected to open in 2027.

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MKN: KL Is Considered One District, Other District Boundaries Set By State Governments

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The National Security Council (MKN) has clarified that Kuala Lumpur is considered as one district in their latest standard operating procedure (SOP) updated on 19th February.

This comes after confusion arose over travelling within Movement Control Order (MCO) areas after the 10km radius travel limit was removed last week, though the interstate and inter-district travel ban remains.
In the latest MCO SOP, MKN explains that the districts were set by the state governments and not the police.
However, confusion is still present among the public on the district boundaries.
One commenter on the Selangor Health Department’s Facebook post pointed out that the health department’s district boundaries differ from that of the state government website, citing Klang & Petaling and Klang & Kuala Selangor as examples.

Malay Mail also reports another Facebook user that claimed his daughter was issued a compound notice for crossing districts when she drove from Subang Jaya to Shah Alam, despite both areas being under the Petaling district.
He later called MKN who confirmed that  Subang Jaya and Shah Alam were in the same district, but could not determine if the police fine was valid.

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SOP AM PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN (PKP) DIKEMASKINI : 19 FEBRUARI 2021
Amid confusion over district lines, NSC says all of KL is one, Selangor borders set by state, not police


15 August Final Appeal To Overturn Najib’s SRC International Case, Federal Court Sets 10 Days For Hearing

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The Federal Court had set a period of ten days, from 15 to 26 August to hear former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s final appeal to overturn the 12-year jail sentence and RM210 million fine for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International’s funds.

The notice regarding the hearing dates had been signed and sent out to the prosecution and also the defence team by the Apex Court Deputy Registrar Hafizullaah Omar. Both parties had been instructed to file their written submissions by 31 July.
This is the last avenue for Najib to appeal his sentence and conviction involving the SRC International case as he had exhausted all legal options prior to the upcoming hearing.
The Pekan MP had previously been reported to say that the Court of Appeal (COA) had erred in its ruling to uphold the High Court’s initial decision finding him guilty of all seven charges of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust (CBT) and money laundering involving the former 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) subsidiary company’s funds.
According to Najib, the panel of judges at both courts erred in making their decisions, arguing that the evidence of the case reflects that he is not guilty.
Najib was adamant that the court should have considered that he was deceived by Low Taek Jho @ Jho Low as well as the SRC’s management, while also denying that these individuals are acting like his minions to abuse the company’s funds.
He said that he submitted a 20-page petition containing 94 grounds that he believed will help set him free from all charges.
Najib was found guilty of using his position as the then prime minister to secure a RM4 billion loan from the Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) for SRC to help fund the company’s strategic investment.
However, the prosecution raised the question as to why that RM42 million from the loan was eventually pumped into Najib’s personal bank accounts.
The former UMNO president cum Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman had lost both of his appeals at the Federal Court and at the Court of Appeal unanimously.

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Did you know there’s a Malay Town night market in KL?

Making your way through KL city most are more than accustomed to TripAdvisor-esque locations that are bustling with life, affordable shopping attractions and wonderfully good eateries like;
Chinatown, in Petaling Street.

(Image Credit: Malay Mail)

Little India, in Brickfields.

(Image Credit: Malay Mail)

We even have our very own Arab Street in Bukit Bintang! (Kidding…)

(Image Credit: Ahmed Alhamad via Google)

But what about a place that showcases the racial majority of Malaysia, the Malays?
Most of us would assume that the go-to place would be Kampung Baru, but considering what our leaders have planned for the tiny Malay village in the heart of KL, letâ€™s just say that things might not be the same in the futureâ€¦ (Huhu…)

(Image Credit: Malay Mail)

Enter Malay Town! A small but vibrant night bazaar located at Jalan Pekeliling.

(Image Credit: Twitter @Yus182)

Malay Town was specifically created as THE spot for Malay and Bumiputera entrepreneurs, businesses and traders to showcase their products and services.
Itâ€™s also apparently becoming a great place for everyone regardless of nationality, race or beliefs to shop, eat or just lepak and have a chill good time.

(Image Credit: Facebook)

 â€œFor your information, there is now a new spot in KL using the Uptown concept with the name Malay Town. This uptown area is exclusively open for Malay and Bumiputera businesses. We will make it as good as China Town and Indian Town in Malaysia. The area is located at Jalan Perkeliling KL near the Perkeliling bus station in front of the Titiwangsa LRT station. Come one, come all and support our race, especially the Muslims who are trading here so they’ll be as competitive as other locationsâ€¦â€
via Facbook

Ohh kita ada Malay Town di Malaysia. Nice.
â€” ⚡nrSyaMimi (@misyamissyou) October 16, 2019

“Nice! There’s a Malay Town in Malaysia.”
via Twitter

Malam ni macam nak try malay town lah
â€” kenapa tu? (@chyiconazrul) October 18, 2019

“I feel like trying out Malay Town tonight.”
via Twitter
But there are those who feel that the name, Malay Town, was rather ‘inappropriate’.

Sepanjang saya merantau di negara-negara lain, nama town yg berasaskan kaum ni utk kaum pendatang atau minority.
Penggunaan nama â€œMalay Townâ€. Seolah-olah menggambarkan Melayu adalah pendatang di tanah air sendiri.(Secara psikologi) Jangan pandang remeh walaupun â€œsekadarâ€ nama.
â€” Ø§ÙÙÙ†Ø¯ÙŠ (@jrmriffin) October 17, 2019

 â€œThroughout my travels to other countries, town names based on ethnicities are for immigrants or minorities. The use of the name â€˜Malay Townâ€™ seems to reflect that the Malays are immigrants in their own country (psychologically speaking). Donâ€™t take this too lightly even if itâ€™s â€˜justâ€™ a name.â€
via Twitter

Malay town? No need. Already negara Malaysia.
â€” ÎžSÎ”nge YÎ›shÎ”Îž (@alolo_manje_nye) October 17, 2019

Curiously enough, the founder of Malay Town is a Chinese man by the name of Datoâ€™ Seri Chan!

(Image Credit: Screenshot via YouTube @ Lazat Ke Langit)

According to Chan, he started out Malay Town to uplift and support the Malay community.

â€œI find this place very beautiful, which why I was attracted to it. I also have plans to uplift the Malay people and beautify this place for the Malays.â€
â€œSecondly, I found that the Malays didnâ€™t have a â€˜townâ€™. I know thereâ€™s a China-Town, thereâ€™s an Indian-Town, but there was no Malay Town. Thatâ€™s why I tried to get a Malay town for the Malay communityâ€¦â€
said chan in an interview via Lazat Ke Langit
Unfortunately, the fact that Malay Town was created by a non-Malay man didnâ€™t sit too well with some members of the Malay community…

Malay Town tapi founder not malay… 😪 https://t.co/iJ0ZF2sCO7
â€” ÊžunpÉ (@AdunkNiChan) October 16, 2019

“Malay Town but the founder isn’t Malay…”
via Twitter

(Image Credit: Screenshot via Facebook)

 â€œThe Chinese are so smart to take advantage of using the name â€˜Malayâ€™.â€
â€œThe founder is Chinese, not Bumiputera. Sorry, Iâ€™m not supporting this. Hope Malays wonâ€™t open their businesses there. Find other places, there are many others.â€
â€œItâ€™s good that the traders are Malays, but paying rent to the Chinese. Such a pity.â€
via Facebook

Whether it be Malay Town, China-town, Indian-town or Borneo-town (fingers crossed, I want me that authentic Kolo Mee…) you can be sure that Malaysians and tourist alike would surely flock anywhere that gives you a great shopping experience, awesomely wholesome food and a fun-tastic good time!
You can find out more about Malay Town and what it has in store at their official Facebook page and share with us your experience there at our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


High Cost And Economic Hardship Inflamed Illegal Cigarettes Problem

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Malaysia has a problem in containing illegal cigarette smuggling as the demand for these items are encouraging syndicates to flourish in the country, especially throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin was quoted by Sinar Harian previously, saying that there are several factors that cause these offense to occur.
I understand with the situation of MCO, there may be those who want to reduce their expenses by switching from buying expensive cigarettes to cheap ones. Most cigarettes are cheap because they are smuggled and do not pay taxes.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin via Sinar Harian
In order to curb the issue, the government has intensified eradication operations such as Op Benteng by the Marine Police Force, the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and other agencies as smuggled goods can no longer enter the country’s waters.
He said the evasion of the crime caused the government to suffer huge losses involving tax collection of more than RM5 billion.
It’s reported by NST that Malaysia is currently the No. 1 country in the world for illegal cigarette trade where six out of 10 cigarettes sold in the market are illegal.
Credit: Malay Mail
Criminals using rural folks to smuggle via illegal routes
One of the reasons why cigarette smuggling has been rampant is due to the economic hardship and aggressive enticement by criminal syndicates, said Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Malaysian Chapter Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar.
He said that this causes more people from rural communities throughout the country to become accomplices in illegal smuggling activities.
It is found that there are too many small illegal jetties or illegal border routes (lorong tikus) along the Malaysia coastline. A recent case in point was the seizure of illegal cigarettes worth RM7.66 million from a small jetty in Endau, Johor, on 11 June by the Royal Malaysian Police.Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Malaysian Chapter Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar
The pandemic and the series of MCOs has taken a toll on the livelihoods of those in the rural communities, he said, and smugglers are taking advantage of this situation, as criminal syndicates tempt villagers to play a part in their illegal smuggling logistic chain.
Some of these criminals even pose as ‘white knights’, according to Akhbar, contributing generously to renovate places of worship or to build public facilities to “win the hearts and minds”.
It is not surprising that because of this, fishermen and farmers would rather smuggle cigarettes than tend to their vocation. It is more worrying to see that even some greedy and unethical law enforcement officers have fallen prey to this immoral scheme.Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Malaysian Chapter Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar via Astro Awani
Credit: Malay Mail
To get away with their crimes, smuggling syndicates either bribe or threaten enforcement personnel stationed in rural areas forcing them to turn a blind eye on their activities, but if it doesn’t stop, this dangerous industry can pose a serious threat to the socio-economic fabric of our rural communities.
But he mentioned that government has taken a serious series of measures to curtail illegal cigarettes trade introduced in Budget 2021.
This includes limiting transhipment of cigarettes to dedicated ports, imposition of tax on the import of cigarettes with drawback facilities for re-export and disallowing re-export of cigarettes by small boats, forcing criminal syndicates to focus on smuggling through coastal areas instead of the ports.
The Budget 2021 measures are working to a certain extent, Akhbar said, but the government must be steadfast in implementing them as some quarters are pushing for a relaxation of selected controls, he said, especially those related to transhipment.
Criminals can be creative, and this can lead to their being more successful in their criminality. With criminals syndicates now changing their modus operandi to the coastal areas, waiting for the darkness of night to reengage in their lucrative cigarette trade, more enforcement measures must now be in place to stop it.In addition to increasing patrol and vigilance, law enforcement personnel most also be equipped with technology, improve its intelligence-gathering capabilities, continuously conduct operations and closely monitored with a periodic rotation system in place as ways of reducing the temptation for corruption.Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Malaysian Chapter Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar via Astro Awani
The government has announced that they have strengthened enforcement along the country’s borders, especially in areas where there is a risk of having ‘lorong tikus’.
However, Akhbar said, joint intelligence and joint operations have to be carried out sincerely and truthfully for the nation without any hidden agenda and mentioned that price difference between illegal cigarettes and legal cigarettes must also be addressed effectively as this is one of the key factors why criminal syndicates are doing all they can to circumvent the law.
The more expensive legal cigarettes are; the more margins they can reap to bribe even more people! In spite of the on-going Covid-19 crisis and the political debate in relation to the opening of the Parliament, I strongly urge the Government to remain vigilant and pro-active in combating illegal smuggling activities that are causing a drain of much needed financial revenue and impacting the lives of innocent communities across our nation.Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ (ACFE) Malaysian Chapter Datuk Seri Akhbar Satar via Astro Awani
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Why is this still a problem?
One of the reasons pointed out by experts is excessive taxation, such as imposing excise duties on the legitimate industries (cigarettes and liquors) to discourage smoking and promoting a healthy lifestyle while raising tax revenue, can also encourage the consumption of illicit products or rampant smuggling activities.
Socio-Economic Research Centre Executive Director Lee Heng Guie said to Focus Malaysia that this shadow economy is not as rampant in countries with relatively low tax rates, fewer rules and regulations as well as a well-established rule of law.
The term “shadow economy” refers to goods and services that are paid for in cash but are not recorded or declared for tax.
It includes proceeds from corruption, illegal gambling and illicit trade and it costs the country around RM5 billion in uncollected tax revenue every year.
It’s also estimated that Malaysia’s shadow economy accounts for 21% of its gross domestic product (GDP) or RM300 billion – based on the 2019 GDP nominal value.
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In addition, weak governance with an ineffective and discretionary application of the tax system and regulations allows corruption to flourish. Some studies found that more corruption resulted in a larger shadow economy. Hefty regulation and compliance expenses raise the cost of labour to firms which pushed businesses towards the shadow economy.Socio-Economic Research Centre Executive Director Lee Heng Guie via Focus Malaysia
Lee said that there are three ways to overcome this, namely:
Reducing the complexity of the tax system which will positively affect compliance levels.Incentivise formal payments for business transactionsDeployment of big data, analytics, and artificial intelligence.
He also mentioned other strategies such as improved tax administration, increased sharing of intelligence among government agencies, and setting up a task force to monitor sharing and gig economy activities which could contribute to the growth of the shadow economy.

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Uniqlo is releasing exclusive Mâ€™sian food-themed stickers this Friday for Malaysia Day!

There seems to be a strange crossover happening in Malaysia
– our favourite foods are starting to pop up on our clothes.

The famous Miss Universe Malaysia 2017 “Nasi Lemak” dress.(Original pic: Marie Claire Malaysia)

If you missed out on your favourite pieces in the KFC x PMC streetwear collection, hereâ€™s your chance to get your hands on another iconic foodie collab.
Uniqlo is releasing Malaysian food-themed stickers this Friday
in collaboration with Bingka KL!
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The Japanese clothing brand teased about the upcoming local
designs on their social media pages on Merdeka Day.

Working with local lifestyle brand Bingka KL, Uniqlo Malaysia will be releasing a collection of Malaysian-food themed stickers on 13th September to celebrate Malaysia Day!
The announcement made on Uniqloâ€™s Instagram page 4 days ago gives us a sneak peek of the yummy stickers that we can expect to see in just a few days.

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According to Malay Mail, there are 6 unique illustrations of iconic cuisines around the country in the sticker series, which include:

Teh tarik
â€œTeh kawâ€ with Bentong ginger
Aiskrim potong
Nutmeg juice
Mee bandung
Keropok lekor
Nasi lemak
Kek lapis

 Credit: Uniqlo via Malay Mail

These mouth-watering graphics can be used on organic cotton
T-shirts or tote bags.

Credit: Uniqlo via Malay Mail

Uniqlo customers can also customise their own UTme! shirts with typography, paint and other motifs. However, this customisation can be done ONLY on the Uniqlo app.

Credit: @bingka.kl/Instagram

Thereâ€™s another catch though, you can get the Uniqlo x
Bingka KL stickers only at the Uniqlo Fahrenheit 88 store in Bukit
Bintang, KL.

Credit: backpackingmalaysia.com

We suggest that you quickly get your favourites before it
sells out!
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‘Stranded’ Students Can Start To Make Their Way Home On 27 April

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After being stranded at their campuses due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), government has now allowed students to go back to their homes starting 27 April.
However, it’ll only be for students whose homes are located within the Green Zone.
There’s also a travelling period imposed between 9pm to 9am to ensure that the roads are not congested with students going back to their hometowns and avoid mass movements.
It’ll be done in stages and would only involve Green Zones and students would be required to be screened before being allowed to make their journey home.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the students would also receive food and face masks.
He also said the buses which will transport the students can only carry 20 passengers, in adherence to social distancing rules.
Those who have personal vehicles can drive back, as long as their campus and family home is within the same state as interstate travel is not permitted.
Ismail added that it’s only one person per car and carpooling is not allowed.
As for students who are from Sabah and Sarawak, he said, they will be flown from their nearest airport.
After they’ve arrived, these students must then quarantine themselves for two weeks.
He quoted statistics which report that 53,000 students or 85% have agreed to go home, while the remaining 15% said they’d prefer to stay back.

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Man was caught spying on another man who was pooping in PJ, gets fined RM100

There are two types of people: those who donâ€™t like watching other people poop, and then there’s this guyâ€¦

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A Malaysian man has been fined RM100 for peeping on someone while they pooped…
The unfortunate victim reportedly needed to use the restroom to do a number two. While he was busy unloading, he noticed a man was standing in front of his stall through the reflection of a puddle on the floor (we really canâ€™t make this sh*t up, pun intended).

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Then, through a small peep hole (which we imagine must be either in the door of the toilet stall or the wall la) he caught man, pants down, watching him poop while ehem…pleasuring himself.

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The victim then asked the man if he was watching him, to which the man replied…

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The whole ordeal took place in the restroom of a petrol station in Petaling Jaya. Man, we bet this guy really regretted his decision about using the bathroom there, didnâ€™t he.
The offensive offender, a 28-year-old shop assistant, has since been charged under Section 14 of the Minor Offenses Act 1955 which states that:
Any person who uses any indecent, threatening, abusive or insulting words, or behaves in a threatening or insulting manner â€¦ with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, or whereby a breach of the peace is likely to be occasioned, â€¦

Those found guilty of this crappy crime face a maximum fine of RM100.
The magistrate fined the accused, Sweepin Sahirati, who pleaded guilty to this crime. The magistrate also issued a court order stating that in the event Sweepin fails to pay the fine, he has to spend two months in jail instead.
But(t) guys…the toilets in jail has no walls. Right?


[Watch] Puchong Man Gets Beaten Up Before Being Arrested By The Police For Insulting Islam

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A 39-year-old man was detained by the police for allegedly insulting Islam, yesterday, at his home in Bukit Kuchai, Puchong, Free Malaysia Today reported.

Update : Dah dibawa ke balai.. pic.twitter.com/VlaitOvQeF— Jalal Misai Akaun Baru (@jllmisai) July 17, 2022
Prior to his arrest, he was confronted and was believed to have been beaten by several public members which left him with a bloodied face.
Dia sendiri tak tahu apa tujuan dia buat video tu.. pic.twitter.com/rlj7qTgwBQ— Jalal Misai Akaun Baru (@jllmisai) July 17, 2022
Serdang police chief AA Anbalagan said that the case is being investigated under Section 298A of the Penal Code for insulting religion, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) for sharing or disseminating false, offensive and threatening content.
He also said that those who allegedly assaulted the suspect would be investigated as well.
“Members of the public are advised not to be involved in unlawful acts and let the authorities carry out the investigation,” he was quoted as saying.
The suspect had previously caused a stir after a video of him insulting Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Allah and Islam went viral on social media.
It was not immediately clear what caused him to make the content, during which he also dared the Malay community and several Malay NGOs to square up with him.
pihak berkuasa cepat la tangkap.. pic.twitter.com/ZyY1U5GDrm— Johari Mokhtar (@JohariMokhtar1) July 17, 2022
Reacting to the development, while there are those that sympathise with the man and urge the public to let the authorities handle the matter, there are also those who think that the man had crossed the line and brought this mess upon himself.
kenapalah muka yang macam ni selalu buat hal? agama and isu sensitif jangan dibuat main. nak sangat perhatian sampai buat konten macam ni, tu lah makan dia.— Darwin (@thisisamirul98) July 18, 2022
“Aku tak salahkan mereka2,” mmg mereka tak salah, yg salah tu kau. Bye satu lokap dengan minah buka baju tu. ✨— 🇲🇾🇵🇸 LoraLah (@LoraAlpaca) July 17, 2022
The incident came about over a week after the Crackhouse Comedy Club’s fiasco, where a woman named Siti Amira Natasha Abdullah was charged with insulting Islam during an open mic comedy skit at the venue located in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
The charge was made under Section 298A(1)(a) of the Penal Code, which relates to deliberately causing disunity, ill will, or hatred on the grounds of religion.
She faces a two to five-year jail sentence if convicted.
Her boyfriend, Alexander Navin Vijayachandran, meanwhile was charged at the Petaling Jaya sessions court with two charges under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, for improper use of network facilities by making and initiating the transmission of offensive videos.
The section covers the misuse of communications networks and carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail or a fine of up to RM50,000.
READ MORE: “I Don’t Know This Person” Alleycats’ David Arumugam Denies Knowing Controversial Crackhouse Couple
Separately, the co-founder of Crackhouse Comedy Club Rizal van Geyzel too was arrested and was released by the police after 24 hours, in connection with three videos that were said to cross religious and racial sensitivities.
READ MORE: Crackhouse Comedy Co-Founder Rizal Van Geyzel Arrested Over Old Videos Allegedly Insulting Islam

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WhatsApp Is Set To Introduce 2 New Features To Enhance User Experience

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Just when you think WhatsApp has offered everything it has, the company is set to launch two new features to improve user experience.

Screen-sharing feature
The first new feature is the screen-sharing feature that will be accessible to users who install the Android 2.23.11.19 update.
Upon updating, users will see a new icon in the call control view during a video call. When the user chooses to share their screen, everything that’s visible on their device’s screen display will be recorded and shared with the recipient. That particular portion of the shared call is also recorded.
WhatsApp’s new screen-sharing feature. Image: WABetaInfo
The screen-sharing feature will be useful for playing games, sharing photos, or troubleshooting technical issues with friends and family.
However, this screen-sharing feature may not work on older versions of the Android system and may not function in large group calls.
According to WABetainfo, the screen-sharing feature is available for users with WhatsApp beta app on Android.
Introduction of usernames
The second feature is the introduction of usernames, but it’s still in beta test. The username feature was spotted in the beta version 2.23.11.15 for Android.
This feature allows users to set their own unique username which can make it easier for their contacts to look for them on the platform.
The username feature also allows users to find and connect with others without the need to share phone numbers.
Since it’s still under development, it’s still too early to gauge the other benefits of the username feature.
WhatsApp’s username feature is still under development. Image: WABetaInfo

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Here’s How The Health Ministry Classifies The Four Covid-19 Area Zones

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You might’ve noticed that the Health Ministry (MOH) has been categorising certain areas in the country hit with Covid-19 cases as different “zones”.
These zones are actually denoted by MOH based on the number of cases in an area for the second phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO). Based on this classification, there are four zones, green, yellow, orange and red.
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Green zones refer to areas with no positive Covid-19 cases.Yellow zone areas have up to 20 positive cases.Orange zone is for areas with 21 to 40 positive cases.Red zone refers to areas with more than 40 positive cases.
According to the National Security Council (MKN) which outlined these details, an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) was implemented in certain areas classified as red zones based on the advice of the MOH when a sudden spread of the virus is detected in that locality.
(Credit: Ministry of Health)

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Man Spotted Placing Puppy On Table At Mamak Shop

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Mamak restaurants in our country is a place where people from all backgrounds go to enjoy a wide variety of Malaysian dishes.

It is among the places where it showcases the uniqueness and the unity of a multiracial country through food.
However, recently a post by a Twitter user known as @khairulazizi75 shows a man placing a puppy on the table at a mamak shop allegedly in Melaka.

https://twitter.com/khairulazizi75/status/1635931909250490368

The video was shot by a woman who claimed the puppy was first placed on a chair before it was placed on the table. She called the man to be selfish as he did not respect and think about the comfort of the other customers who were there.
Moreover, the reason behind the backlash could be because of the fact that for Muslims, they would have to perform a cleansing process known as samak or sertu if they knowingly come into contact with dogs.
The woman also lamented in the video that she wasn’t aware if the dog was dry or wet.
Netizens who came across the video shared their opinions.

Some said that the man should be reprimanded kindly and made to realise his mistake.

However, there were some netizens who had a totally different opinion on the issue.

The woman in the video, who posts under the username @anniearifinn on Tik Tok came forth and replied to the comments her original video garnered.
In it, she mentioned that the video was taken before the workers from the shop went over to reprimand the man.
The man left the premises once he was reprimanded by the workers.
As for the netizens who pointed out about cats, she mentioned that she has nothing against dogs and that at times, she also feeds stray dogs.
However the issue here as what was stated above, if the Muslim people came in contact with dog unknowingly or sat in the same table without knowing there was a dog present they have to do samak.
There are many restaurants out there which allow people to bring their pets along, however, in certain places it is very important to respect each other’s beliefs and to consider the comfort of other customers.

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15 Malaysian Frontline Healthcare Workers Infected With COVID-19, 1 In ICU

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A total of 15 healthcare workers have been infected with COVID-19 from treating patients. 12 are from the Health Ministry’s government sector while 3 are from the private sector.
One of the ministry’s staff is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) on ventilator support, according to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Our simple message to the public today: Please help us to help you. Stay at home. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on his Facebook post
Our healthcare workers are the frontline of defense against COVID-19. Unfortunately, this also puts them at risk since they are in constant contact with patients.
Our healthcare professionals risk their lives and must practice utmost caution when dealing with COVID-19 patients.(Credit: Facebook)
That’s why it’s absolutely crucial to be completely transparent and honest with your doctor about your medical history. If you have any kind of contact with a suspected COVID-19 patient, practice caution and let your healthcare worker know immediately.
The virus knows no bounds. Regardless of race, religion, or wealth, you have a chance of catching the coronavirus.
For now, be vigilant and err on the side of caution. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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See Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah’s original Facebook post here:


Kelantan Is Giving Away Free Hotel Vouchers To 5,000 Lucky Visitors

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The Kelantan government is giving away free hotel vouchers to some 5,000 lucky guests at over 50 four-star and budget hotels in the state.

In efforts to lure in domestic holidaymakers to Darul Naim, Kelantan will be offering RM30 hotel vouchers to selected guests on a first-come-first-served basis, starting in the month of August.
Kelantan’s Unity, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Committee Chairman Datuk Md Anizam Abdul Rahman said that the state has been working with industry players in readying itself for incoming tourists by carrying out sanitation works to ensure hygiene and safety during the pandemic and revive the state’s tourism sector.
Kelantan also advises those who are coming over for holiday to observe Covid-19 guidelines to prevent the further spread of the plague.

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New Omicron Strain Detected By South African Scientists But Africa Gets Banned Instead

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The new Covid-19 variant Omicron has thrown the world back onto full-alert when South African scientists raised the alarm.

The variant was first identified as a separate strain in South Africa, but it has been detected widely in New Zealand, England, Brazil, Hong Kong, UK, Germany, Belgium, and more.
However, Malaysia was extremely quick to impose travel bans to 7 African countries despite the fact that the Omicron virus is found in more countries outside of Africa than in Africa.
Wow this is blowing up my mentions, sorry everyone I can’t respond to all the comments, but here is an updated version: pic.twitter.com/aZ6j6xaPi4— Trevor Branch (@TrevorABranch) November 28, 2021
READ MORE: New Variant Named Omicron, Malaysia Imposes Travel Ban To 7 African Countries
Even the South Africa Foreign Ministry has noted that while the new variant was also detected in other countries, the global reaction to those countries have been “starkly different” to cases in southern Africa, according to Reuters.
South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor also likened the global rush to ban travel to and from Africa as a punishment for the country’s excellent scientific work in identifying the new strain.
This is why travel bans do not work. Just because the new Covid variant is detected in South Africa, it doesn’t mean it originated from there.It simply means South Africa is highly effective at detecting emerging infectious diseases than the rest of the world. pic.twitter.com/9JYsIRObxE— Brian (@brianlian) November 28, 2021
Globally, response has been similar to Malaysia: travel to and from African countries has been swiftly banned.
Yet as of the moment, other countries with detected Omicron cases still have their borders open.
As of yet, the World Health Organization (WHO) has not suggested countries impose travel bans. Instead, they recommend that enhance surveillence and sequencing of cases, while maintaining effective public health measures.
Regardless, Malaysians are advised to maintain constant vigilance and follow SOPs at all times.

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HR Ministry Thinking Of Extending WFH Beyond MCO

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The Human Resources Ministry is looking at implementing the working from home (WFH) concept for the public and private sectors with full pay, especially after the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

Awani quoted its Minister, Datuk Seri M. Saravanan who said that the matter is to identify the ability to adopt the work culture but added that only certain sectors were seen to be able to implement the method by looking at previous performance.
We have realized that the new culture during the MCO period was that many workers started working from home and I see there are employment sectors that implement the method are still successful. We are studying whether this can be practiced after the MCO period (or not) but only for certain sectors that can measure their level of performance.Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan via Astro Awani
In the meantime, Saravanan said, the success of some sectors that implement WFH depends on the level of sincerity of staff in a particular company.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had earlier directed the Public Service Department and the Ministry of Human Resources to evaluate the proposal to expand WFH facilities to the public and private sectors with full pay for the care of sick and ill family members and to support wives in caring for newborns, based on reports.
The move was to encourage shared responsibility and enable women to remain employed as well as increase their productivity.
For now, the directive on working from home (WFH) remains in force, even though the MCO has been replaced with the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), based on the latest announcement by Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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M’sian jailed for one day after stealing Musang King durian

Durian lovers! How far would you go to get your durian fix?

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A night market vendor was recently jailed for one day after stealing Musang King durian.
According to Astro Awani, Luqman Hakim Yusof stole five packets of Musang King durian from Aeon Mall Shah Alam (yes, the big one in Section 13) at 6pm on June 1, 2019.
He was remanded for three days while police investigated the foul(-smelling) crime and found that he had stolen up to RM400 worth of the pungent fruit.

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Luqman was then charged under Section 380 of the Penal Code which saw him facing up to 10 years of jail and a fine or both.
Luckily for him, after pleading guilty to his malodorous crime, the 24-year-old was sentenced to just one day of jail and a fine of RM1,000.
We don’t know about you folks, but no durian is worth RM1,000 and a sleepover in prison for us.

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Grieving Mother Elephant In Johor Refuses To Leave Her Baby That Died After Hit By Car

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In another tragic loss of Malaysia’s wildlife, a baby elephant in  Mersing, Johor has died after it was hit by a car. But what was most heartbreaking, is its grieving mother that absolutely refused to leave her baby’s side.

A post on the Info Roadblock JPJ Facebook page states that a car had hit a baby elephant on 1st September along Jalan Mawai, towards Mersing, Johor.

Several videos shared across social media show a mother elephant standing by her dead calf and trying to rouse it back to life as several passers-by watch the heart-wrenching scene unfold.
A passerby said he was shocked to see an elephant by the side of the road, but soon realised the dead calf by its feet.
One video showed the grief-stricken elephant trying to shake her baby awake as gunshots rang through the air, apparently in an attempt to chase her away.

Grieving for the dead
While most animals do not show great interest in the bodies of their dead, elephants are one of the rare few creatures that actually mourn after one of their herd passes on.
One article describes that when elephants are with the dead body of a loved one, they extend their trunks and touch the body gently- even running their trunk tips along the lower jaw, tusks and teeth – which are parts most touched during greetings.
It is their silence that is most unsettling. The only sound is the slow blowing of air out of their trunks as they investigate their dead companion. It’s as if even the birds have stopped singing.Joyce Poole, elephant researcher via PBS.
Not much is known about how and why elephants grieve, but conservation biologist George Wittemyer tells National Geographic that it is a “striking behaviour- not based on survival or necessity, but based on some sort of emotion.”
READ MORE: Baby elephant dies after lorry hit in Terengganu
So if you’re driving in the dark or on a road next to a forest and come across wildlife, you can prevent a tragedy by following the steps below:
Slow down or stop your vehicle. Give the animal some space.Keep calm!Lower your lights. Do NOT flash light them.Do NOT honk your car! Animals when startled can become violent.It is safer to be IN your vehicle than going out.

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Rare Video Shows Elephants 'Mourning' Matriarch's Death


Burger Look Better In The Ad Than On Your Plate? KPDNHEP Wants You To Report False Advertising

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You’ve been there, a fast-food chain advertises their new creation with a splashy ad campaign intended to inspire unstoppable cravings. You see that juicy patty, those fresh tomatoes, and creamy sauce and you think, “It looks so good! I’m gonna try it for lunch today!”

You excitedly wait to receive your meal, but when it finally arrives, the blob of food in front of you looks nothing like the poster. You take a bite and can’t help feeling a little bit cheated.
But that’s the thing, you are being cheated
There are laws that protect consumers from this very situation, and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPNDHEP) wants you to know that.
Pengiklan dilarang menggunakan kenyataan yang keterlaluan sekiranya produk atau servis yang mereka tawarkan tidak seperti yang diiklankan. #KPDNHEP #JomAmbilTahu #iklanyangketerlaluanPosted by KPDNHEP-Laman Rasmi on Thursday, 13 August 2020
In a post shared on their Facebook page, the ministry informed its followers that advertisers are actually prohibited from using exaggerated statements if the products or services being offered are not as advertised.
This includes exaggerated visuals and pictures of food that look nothing like the actual product.
The post goes on to say that the ministry can take action against advertisers who publish misleading information or make false representations under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 and the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, all you gotta do is submit a report of your complaint to them.
This is obviously a pretty sensitive topic affecting many people because, at the time of writing, the post has 9.3K shares and 1.4K comments.
Some notable responses from the public called for the ministry to monitor the situation themselves and take action when they see such occurrences, rather than waiting for a complaint by the public.
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Many shared how they had been duped themselves. One user noted that she actually filed a complaint directly with the company, who then sent her a replacement for free. Sadly, she shared that the replacement was just the same as the original product she ordered.
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However, in most of the replies, it seemed as though the individuals did not go as far as filing any formal complaints with the ministry or the company. But were resigned to their dissatisfaction of the product.
Another common occurrence of false advertising is when local business owners market their products with exaggerated health benefits. You can read more about that here.

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PJ Police Probing One Of Their Officers For Victim Blaming A Cosplayer, Says District Chief

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The police are conducting an investigation on its personnel for uttering inappropriate remarks after he allegedly blamed a cosplayer’s outfit for causing her to be stalked and harassed, reported Malaysiakini.

Petaling Jaya district police chief Mohamad Fakhruddin Abdul Hamid said that the policeman is being probed for breaching discipline.
“We will also release a statement [on the matter] soon,” he was quoted as saying.
Yesterday, a cosplayer complained that she was ‘slut-shamed’ and blamed for the harassment she received by a policeman who’s taking her report at the Kelana Jaya police station.
I went to the police station in my cosplay because i needed to make the report fast. The officer told me “u pakai macam ni, jual gambar macam ni, ini adalah consequences you.” “You pun juga salah”. Tiba2 event kena stalk kena slut shame buy1free1— Pudds 👻 (@deadpudds) May 17, 2022
The 21-year-old woman tweeted that she was told that her cosplaying hobby and lifestyle are partly to blame for the stalking incident.
She said that her stalker had harassed her at the Anime Fest held in Paradigm Mall and she went straight to the police station after the incident while still in her costume.

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