Julie’s Releases New Range Of Dessert-Inspired Biscuits Called Charm

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We all know Julie’s, don’t we? From their tasty peanut butter sandwich biscuits to their assorted-flavour love letters, we all grew up with this familiar Malaysian biscuit brand.

But did you know that as YOU’RE (not us) getting older, the Julie’s logo is getting younger? Have you noticed?
READ MORE: Your Favourite Brands Recently Changed Their Logos, Did You Notice?
Apart from their recent rebrand and new product look, Julie’s is also introducing their latest line of biscuits for eager Malaysian fans.
Julie’s just launched their new Charm
Last Friday (3 March), we got the chance to go to Julie’s charming and classy high-tea event at APW Bangsar. It was the launch of their new dessert-inspired biscuits, called Charm.
Just like its name, the decorations and details of the event were so elegant and charming that we thought we were at a Bridgerton movie premiere!
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Did you know that this new range of biscuits took 5 meticulous years to craft?
They come in two mouth-watering dessert flavours – Double Chocolate and Tiramisu.
Each Charm biscuit is made from quality ingredients that are carefully selected after years of research to ensure its delicious taste and quality.
Charming, aren’t they? The biscuits, we meant… 👀(Credit: Julie’s)
The Double Chocolate is a rich and indulgent dark chocolate-flavoured biscuit, a crowd’s favourite, with a smooth and creamy texture that melts in your mouth. As a big fan of Chocolate, their Double Chocolate ones are quite good that I couldn’t stop munching on them.
The Tiramisu is a more sophisticated and unique flavour that is not commonly found in biscuits, making it an interesting option for consumers who are looking to try something different.
Charm is a form of self-love
On the launch of the event, Julie’s Biscuit Director, Tzy Horng Sai said that Charm is not just about getting a biscuit when you’re hungry, but it’s a form of self-love that you can indulge in.
Tzy Horng Sai, giving a speech (left) and at the high-tea launching event. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Since our rebranding in 2020, we have always taken the bold approach in introducing new products into the market. The Julie’s brand is synonymous with great-tasting biscuits and consumers know the quality to expect. With this new range, not only do we want to introduce products that are tasty and of quality, but as a brand, we also want our products to inspire consumers. What we had in mind with Charm was to create something people can indulge in. With this product, we want to remind consumers to allow themselves to indulge in something like Charm every once in a while, as a form of self-love. We hope that this new product and its push for self-love can bring positive effects into our consumers’ lives.Tzy Horng Sai, Director of Julie’s Biscuits
The faces responsible behind the successful Julie’s Biscuits brand. (Credit: Afifa / Buzzkini)
Enjoy it as a snack, with your tea or in your own desserts
This new biscuit line-up filled with indulgent ingredients are conveniently packed into one portable to-go packaging that consists of eight packs of two biscuit pieces.
Charm is designed to be enjoyed as a standalone snack, or can be paired with coffee and tea, or even used as an ingredient for your cake creation.
(Credit: Julie’s)
The product is also suitable for any occasion, invented to fuel you in between meals or used as an enjoyable dessert after a hearty meal.
To get a taste of Julie’s Charm, you can purchase it online from the official Julie’s Shopee and Lazada flagship store. Or you could just find it in your nearest convenience stores and hypermarkets for in-store purchase.
For more info on Julie’s promotions, contests and activites, visit their website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
READ MORE: Golden Memories: Let This Biscuit Take You Back To Your Childhood

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Mummy Hippo Dotes Over Newborn Calf In Dengkil

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Who doesn’t love baby animals? Recently the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) shared photos of mummy hippo, Cendana, heading out to the lake with her newborn baby.
She was seen teaching her calf how to forage for food, get around, swim, and acclimate to life at Paya Indah Wetlands, in Dengkil, Selangor.
The calf was born to Cendana (a 20-year-old cow) and Baby (an 8-year-old bull) on 24 May. It weighed 40kg.

[GELAGAT ANAK BADAK AIR DI PAYA INDAH WETLANDS (PIW), DENGKIL, SELANGOR] pic.twitter.com/qaQkq6n6Md— Jabatan PERHILITAN (@PERHILITAN) June 6, 2021

The gender of the calf has not been identified, and it has not been given a name yet. But, it seems the rangers at the park are fond of calling it, ‘Comel’.
Cendana was one of the four Nile hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) that were gifted to Malaysia by the Government of Botswana back in 2001. Two were male and two were female.
The other cow
The other female hippo, Juwita (a 21-year-old cow), is currently residing at ‘The Lost World of Tambun’ in Ipoh.
In April, she was paired up with Jiwang (a bull between 8 to 10-years-old). It took the park five years to find her a mate.
Although the relationship had a rocky start, now her caretakers have high hopes for the couple.

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Woman Cried For Help After A Suspicious Car Kept Following Her All The Way

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Recently, a woman uploaded a worrisome video on TikTok in which she and her friends were in a car coming home from a night out.

The video shows a car following them closely and kept blinding them with high beams, despite the clear road.
  @nurfaatihahmaisarah YANG LALU JALAN KUCHING PLEADE HATI HATI! KALAU KENA MACAMNI PLEASE JANGAN BERHENTI! ORANG KALAU NAK BUAT JAHAT DIA TAK FIKIR APA! #fyp ♬ original sound  – NurFaatihahmaisarah
According to the woman, she and her friends were listening to songs in the car as usual.
At that time, they were driving in the first lane, when the suspicious car suddenly accelerated towards them.
The woman felt that she had not violated any traffic rules nor did she do anything to make others angry, so she ignored the other party.
But then comes the worrying part.
The suspicious vehicle followed them all the way from Cheras to Jalan Kuching.
The woman and her friend inferred that they might have been followed, and began to worry.
Fearing for their safety, the woman opened her window when she saw a lorry passing by, and shouted out.
The lorry driver helped them by getting behind their car, which prompted the suspicious car to back off.
Later on, the woman lodged a report on the incident at a police station.
She also uploaded another video on TikTok, in which she urged the unknown car driver not to endanger the safety of other road users.
  @nurfaatihahmaisarah Reply to @nuriffahfasihah_ part 2 ❤  Thank you so much semua yang prihatin 😭❤ sorry i emosi pagi pagi ni  #fyp ♬ original sound  – NurFaatihahmaisarah
At the time of writing, the chilling video uploaded by the woman has accumulated more than 1.3 million views in just a few days.
Advice From The Public
Naturally, netizens feel they have an obligation to be helpful.
They gave their two cents and advice on how to deal with the situation in the future.

The incident should serve as a reminder to road users out there that if you see someone harassing a girl or a girl signalling for help, do something.
Even if you’re not actually physically touching a girl, harassing her by following her on the road is just as bad.

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A New Strain Of SARS Virus That Can Infect Humans Found In Russia

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According to a recent peer-reviewed study published this week in the PLOS Panthogens science journal, SARS-CoV-2, the sarbecovirus responsible for COVID-19, emerged in the human population through cross-species transmission from an animal source.

While hundreds of sarbecoviruses have been found, the majority are not capable of infecting human cells, according to the researchers.
But it has been shown that the sarbecovirus Khosta-2 that was discovered in Russia interacts with the same entry receptor as the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Humans Can Be Infected, But…
In this study, scientists examined the ability of spike proteins from bat viruses to infect human cells under various circumstances.
They discovered that the spike from Khosta-2 could infect cells in the same way that human pathogens do. However, serum from people who had been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 was not able to stop it.
According to the researchers, Khosta-2 differs from SARS-CoV-2 in that it may also infect people, although under laboratory circumstances.
They stated that the fact that Khosta-2 appears to be resistant to the antibodies that now operate against SARS-CoV-2, also under lab circumstances, makes it particularly harmful.

Where Are They?
Based on a study that was reviewed by experts, two Clade 3 sarbecoviruses were found in Rhinolophus bats in Russia in late 2020. Khosta-1 was found in Rhinolophus ferrumequinum, also known as the greater horseshoe bat, while Khosta-2 was found in Rhinolophus hipposideros, the lesser horseshoe bat.
It stated that the Khosta viruses are divergent from the receptor binding domain (RBD) seen in SARS-CoV-1 and -2, comparable to other European and African Clade 3 viruses.
The team also found that Khosta-2 could not be killed by monoclonal antibodies or serum from people who had been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2.
Genetically, these weird Russian viruses looked like some of the others that had been discovered elsewhere around the world, but because they did not look like SARS-CoV-2, no one thought they were really anything to get too excited about.Michael Letko, WSU virologist and one of the authors of the study, said in a press statement.
In the past few years, hundreds of sarbecoviruses have been found, mostly in bats in Asia. However, most of them can’t infect human cells, the team said.
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Crucially, our findings demonstrate the urgent need to keep developing fresh and more comprehensive sarbecovirus vaccines.Michael Letko, WSU virologist and one of the authors of the study, said in a press statement.

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Food Wrappers (Probably) Won’t Transmit Covid-19, But Wash Your Hands Anyway, Says KKM.

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While the Covid-19 virus can survive on various surfaces from hours up to days, the Food Safety and Quality Department of the Ministry of Health (KKM) says there is not enough evidence that points to plastic or cardboard surfaces of food packaging causing an infection.

Instead, studies found that Covid-19 is transmitted mainly through close physical contact and respiratory droplets.
What WHO says
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Cleaning and Disinfection of Environmental Surfaces in the Context of Covid-19 Interim Guidance published 15 May 2020 cited that the virus could remain viable on cloth and wood for 1 day, on glass for up to 2 days, on stainless glass and plastic for up to 4 days, and up to 7 days on the outer layer of a medical mask.
It also cited another study that found the Covid-19 virus survived 4 hours on copper, 24 hours on cardboard, and up to 72 hours on plastic and stainless steel.
You can download the interim guide here.
Keep it clean
However, while both the KKMand the WHO agree that the virus can survive on surfaces and that there is no concrete evidence that food packaging can transmit it, the best thing to do is stay safe, be cautious, and maintain a high level of hygiene.
“Always wash your hands after removing food from the wrapper, wipe and clean the surface. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth when handling food and food packaging,” says KKM.
Sentiasa basuh tangan anda selepas mengeluarkan makanan daripada pembungkus, lap dan basmi permukaan tersebut. Elakkan daripada menyentuh mata, hidung atau mulut sewaktu mengendalikan makanan dan bungkusan makanan. Keselamatan Makanan, Tanggungjawab Bersama#COVID19— Bahagian Keselamatan dan Kualiti Makanan (@BKKMputrajaya) July 5, 2021

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Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 16 To 18 June

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Don’t know what to do this weekend in the Klang Valley? No worries, we got you. 👀

Head over to art exhibits, markets, shows, concerts and more this weekend.
Note that some of these events only happen for a day or can last for a whole month so look at the dates carefully.
If you wanna skip to the specific day you want, choose your preferred day here.

Friday
Saturday & Sunday

Here are some of the events that are still ongoing from our previous list.
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 9 To 11 June
Ongoing Events
1. Biar Pete de Besuara (Art Exhibition) @ Gallery Gerimis, GMBB (27 May – 30 September)
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Biar Pete de Besuara is an exhibition by Bah Saluji, a writer and illustrator of two Orang Asli children’s books. The title of the exhibition is Semai for ‘Let the Maps Speak’. If an Orang Asli map had a voice, it would tell the story of a peaceful people living for countless generations in harmony with the rainforest.
Bah Saluji and his vibrant watercolour paintings showcase that idyllic life – but also today’s harsh reality of the rampant encroachment of Orang Asli customary land. This exhibition invites us to reflect on our own relationship with the land and the urgent need for greater respect for indigenous rights.
Entry is free.
2. Escapism (Art Exhibition & Workshop) @ Gmbb KL (17 June – 2 July, 11 am – 8 pm)
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Running in the second half of June from 17 June to 2 July, this collaborative event features two creative friends – hand-painting upcycle artist Jinx and intuitive painting artist Sam.
In conjunction with their very first exhibition, the two artists will take turns running weekend workshops sharing their passions of upcycling CDs & cardboard with the public!
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Here’s a sneak peek of their CD-painting and cardboard painting workshop. Book the 2-hour workshops for RM50 (CD painting) and RM45 (cardboard painting).
Browse the details here.
3. The World Of Tim Burton (Exhibition) @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil (21 March – 30 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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For the first time in Southeast Asia and the last stop in Asia – The long-awaited ‘The World of Tim Burton’ Pop-Up Museum is finally here at Pavilion Bukit Jalil!
Featuring numerous talented works from Tim Burton’s early stages of sketches and drawings to the talented artist’s most recent projects of puppets and life-sized sculptures used in his film work, you’ll be sure to step into an incredible experience like no other!
Tickets are priced at RM88 per pax but they have discounts for kids, seniors, students and OKUs. For more details, visit here.
Read our review of the first look at the exhibition below.
READ MORE: A Glimpse Into The World Of Tim Burton
4. The World Of Nickelodeon Malaysia (Kids Cartoon Carnival) @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil (28 April – 23 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Are your kids a fan of Nickelodeon’s cartoons? This carnival is the perfect place for families to bring their kids and have a fun time together with 17 interesting stations and tonnes of photo opportunities set up over 14,000 square feet.
You’ll even spot characters from shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, and Bubble Guppies so bring your kids for a fun day at the carnival!
READ MORE: First Ever Nickelodeon-Themed Carnival In Malaysia
Tickets start at RM16 for adults and RM46 for kids. Book them here.
Here are specific events to enjoy with your family and friends on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
16 June (Friday)
1. Bundle Expo’s Thrifted (Bundle Event) @ LG, Sungei Wang Plaza (14 – 18 June, 10 am – 10 am)
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Bundle Expo is an event gathering various vendors who sell thrifted items for less. From shoes and hats to printed shirts to denim jeans, there’s a lot of shopping you gotta get to. Let’s dive in together!
Entry to the expo is free. Click here for more info.
2. That 70s Show (Weekend Market) @ Central Market (16 – 18 June, 10 am – 8 pm)
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Let’s get groovy baby!
Central Market is taking you back to the 70s, an era of denim, retro vibes, and of course, bell bottoms. Enjoy seeing a Retro Fashion show, browsing through thrift shops, dancing to disco music and more this weekend.
So, what are you waiting for? 70s glam vibes are back with your glittery star lips, metallic lip liner and bell sleeves.
Follow their Instagram for more weekly events.
3. Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival – Mathaf (Thai Food Fest) @ Lotus Ampang (16 – 25 June, 11 am – 11.30 pm)
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At the Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival (MATHAF), you’ll find various Thai cuisine that you’ve been craving. Fried baby crabs, mango sticky rice, Thai teas, LokChing, Thai laksa, coconut sticky rice ice cream and many more!

Mathaf moves to various places in the Klang Valley regularly, so do check out their Facebook to keep up to date.
4. Curator’s Market (Pop-Up Market) @ Curator’s Lab, RexKL (16 – 18 June, 11 am – 11 pm)
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Let’s dive into the vibrant world of Y2K nostalgia!
Get ready to relive the iconic fashion, music, and pop culture trends that defined the turn of the millennium. Don’t miss this immersive experience celebrating the ultimate throwback era! This lifestyle event includes F&B, Tattoos, Clothing, Accessories, & Music by local DJs at RexKL.
For more info, visit here.
17 & 18 June (Saturday & Sunday)
1. Showcase Jiwa Kacau 2023 (Concert) @ Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam (17 June, 8 pm)
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Get ready to rock out with some of Malaysia’s hottest local bands at the upcoming showcase at Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam on June 17th, 2023. This highly-anticipated event features some of the country’s most talented musicians including Hujan, Kugiran Masdo, Bunkface, and Insomniacks.
You can still get tickets here. Only RM236 free seating tickets are left.
2. Alena Murang Sky Songs (Sape’ Performance) @ PJPAC (17 June, 8.30 pm)
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Famed as a sape’ songstress, Alena sings in the endangered Kenyah and Kelabit languages and is the first woman to professionally play the lute instrument of the highland tribes of Borneo.
With sold-out concerts in Sarawak and Taipei, Alena Murang takes flight in KL. Sky Songs, the show, is named after Alena Murang’s second album, her songs are inspired by elements of the sky – the thunder, rain, the sun, the morning mist, the stars, the moon; and contemplate how all of nature interacts.
Get tickets here. They start from RM150.
3. Theatresauce’s Saturn Return (Play about womanhood) @ Rooftop Theatre, Sunway College (17 & 18 June, 8.30 pm, 3 pm)
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What does turning 30 mean, especially for women? Is it time to settle down? Get married and start a family? Make that big career change? Move out of the country and bring the cat along? Or finally, cross Mount Everest off one’s bucket list?
In this devised production, six women explore what it means to hit the big 30. Together, they explore womanhood, spirituality, love, and death, while figuring out how they can utilize their past and present to anchor moving forward into the future.
Get tickets here. They are priced at RM55 each.
4. Nasi Lemak Eating Challenge – Fantastetic Food Fest @ Centre Court, The Mines Shopping Mall (17 & 18 June, 2 pm – 3 pm)
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During this Fantastetic Food Fest at the Mines (13 May – 30 June), they’re organizing a fantastic weekend entertainment planned for you.
If you love nasi lemak and you think you can finish them in the blink of an eye, then you should definitely try this speed eating contest this 17 June. They have three rounds; a speed eating round, a spicy challenge round, and a big eater challenge.
Besides that, they’ll also have a Teh Tarik and Roti Terbang performance the day after (18 June) to entertain you.
Click here for more info.
5. Family Carnival 2023 @ Bukit Jalil Car Park C (17 – 18 June, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Hosted by Honda Malaysia, Family Carnival is a festival that brings together Malaysian cuisine, excellent local handmade brands, test-drive experience, punch-in gifts and even an amusement park.
Bring your family and friends to Bukit Jalil this weekend for a fun time together while browsing the latest Honda vehicles.
For more info, visit their Instagram.
READ MORE: There’s A Malaysian “Car Boot” Sale At KLPAC This Saturday!
6. Breakfast Spot Birthday Pop-Up Market (Pop-up Market) @ Breakfast Spot, KL (18 June, 9 am – 5 pm)
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On 18th June, celebrating its 1st anniversary, Breakfast Spot KL is hosting a pop-up market filled with booths, activities, and live music to commemorate its milestone.
Capture the beauty of the moment with their Crochet Flower and Portrait Illustration booths, where talented artists will craft customized items for you to take home.
Dive into the fun with their Goldfish Scooping game and feel the rhythm with their live band performance. Plus, witness the captivating artistry of their Invited Latte Art Competition, where baristas transform humble cups of coffee into stunning masterpieces.
Visit here for more info.
7. Pasar Seloka Tropika (Pop-Up Market) @ Starling Mall, Damansara Utama (17 – 18 June, 12 pm – 10 pm)
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Pasar Seloka Tropika is a vibrant lifestyle market that’s going to be filled with 45 amazing vendors this weekend.
Experience a healing corner, where you can browse camping gear, make a difference by putting your old clothes in their klothcircularity bin, join the exhilarating pound exercise sessions and indulge your taste buds at their delicious smores booth.
Click here for more info.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival – Cultural Music Festival (23 – 25 June @ Sarawak Cultural Village) [Line Up: Gipsy Kings, Big Mountain, etc]Get tickets here.
Dimash Qudaibergen Live In Malaysia – Concert (24 June @ Axiata Arena)Get tickets here.
NusaFest – Concert (8 & 9 July @ Bandar Malaysia, Sungai Besi)[Line Up: Bunkface, Masdo, Forceparkbois]Get Your tickets here. More info here.
Faouzia Live In KL – Concert (13 July @ Plenary Hall)Get tickets here.
Rossa Another Journey The Beginning – Extra Date Concert (13 July @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
This Is Johan (Joe Flizzow) – Live In Concert 15 July @ JioSpace, PJ Get tickets here.
The Sacred Riana Conjuring Live In KL – Magic Show (15 July @ Plenary Hall KLCC)Get tickets here.
Cigarettes After Sex Day 2 – Concert (16 July @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Good Vibes Festival – Concert (21 – 23 July @ Sepang International Circuit) [Line Up: The 1975, The Kid Laroi, Dhruv, Sabrina Carpenter, Giveon]Get the tickets here.
Art Of Speed – Automotive Exhibition (29 & 30 July @ Maeps, Serdang)Get tickets here.
Muse: Will Of The People World Tour KL – Concert (29 July @ Bukit Jalil National Stadium)Get tickets here.
Aku Faizal Tahir – Concert (2 September @ Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL)Get tickets here.
Kodaline: Live In Kuala Lumpur – Concert (7 & 8 September @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Lauv: The Between Albums Tour in KL – Concert (7 September @ Plenary Hall KLCC)Get tickets here.
Wakin Chau – Concert (9 September @ Axiata Arena)More info here.
Mr. Big: The Big Finish – Concert (14 August @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Bruno Major: Tour Of Planet Earth 2023 – Concert (20 August @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour – Concert (22 November @ Bukit Jalil National Stadium)Get tickets here.

P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know about, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.

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Study: Men with Erectile Dysfunction 24.8% less productive at work

On top of being burnt out AND Kuala Lumpur having the worst work-life balance;
Studies show that men with erectile dysfunction (ED) have POOR WORK PERFORMANCE.
Talk about a low blow.
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Anyways, researchers at the International Journal of Clinical Practice analysed data from 52,000 men from 8 countries and came out with some shockingly SIGNIFICANT difference between a man WITH and WITHOUT ED!
It is reported that men with ED are TWICE more absent at work (7.1%) compared to a man without ED (3.2%).
ED men also have 24.8% overall work productivity impairment, more than double the healthy men with only 11.2%.

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What is ED?

“Erectile Dysfunction” is defined as the CONSISTENT or recurrent inability of a male to attain and/or maintain a penile erection sufficient for sexual performance.
Malaysia Urological Association  via Academy of Medicicine Malaysia
However, the occasional ED is NOT  uncommon especially when a man experiences stress.
Besides, not ALL male sexual problems are caused by ED either.
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So what are the symptoms of ED?
The symptoms of ED are rather straightforward;

Trouble getting an erection
Difficulty maintaining an erection during sexual activities

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What are the causes of ED?
ED is more of a consequential problem rather than one existing alone.
This is because it can be caused by a multiple of things; including emotional and physiological triggers.
The generic causes of ED are:
-excessive drug OR alcohol use-smoking-stress & anxiety-obesity or being overweight
However, in addition to the above the following underlying problems can lead to ED too:
-cardiovascular diseases like hypertension and high choloesterol-diabetes-injuries (spinal or even penile)

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What can you do to prevent ED?
ED is easily preventable when you have a healthy lifestyle.
Like drinking alcohol in moderation, not doing drugs (too much weed can also cause ED OK guys) and you know; the general rule of eating and living healthily.

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There have also been articles which suggest abstaining from â€˜risky sexâ€™.
You know, to prevent yourselves from penile injuries and allâ€¦
Dans GIF from Familyguy GIFs

Regardless, if you do suspect yourselves to have symptoms of ED, visit your nearest GP.


How A Cabinet Full Of Essentials Is Helping To Tackle Hunger & Education Woes

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Children are the future and deserve to live, learn and grow in a safe, healthy and fulfilling environment. But unfortunately, not every child in Malaysia enjoys the benefits and opportunities present in our modern society.

Despite our country’s progress and diversity, we still face challenges in eradicating poverty, inequality and the lack of access to food. According to UNICEF, an estimated 4 million Malaysian youths experienced food insecurities due to financial hardships.
This is especially so in the country’s poor urban areas which record a higher level of malnourished kids than the national average. In our nation’s capital of Kuala Lumpur, families still struggle to put food on the table and many children are faced with the situation where they don’t have enough food at home or at school.
And this, in turn, has negative consequences on a child’s physical and mental health, as well as, their academic performance, social skills, and future prospects.

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This is why Taylor’s College through its student engagement arm, The Risers, launched the CAREbinet by The Risers program to build, distribute and stock cabinets full of food and other essentials for schools in KL, and provide disadvantaged students with necessities so that they can focus on their academic pursuits.
With the guidance of creative hub Mereka, the cabinets are made from recycled plastics and were built by The Risers ambassadors and Taylor’s College students themselves — fostering a culture of sustainable practices to ensure an equitable and inclusive future for all.
The cabinets will be stocked with bread, rice, soup, instant beverages, soap, shampoo, deodorant, sanitary pads and school supplies.
And to ensure that these cabinets will always stay full, Taylor’s College has committed RM200,000 to support the initiative and will continue to restock them from March to December 2023 with help from partners like Adabi Consumer Industries, Gardenia Bakeries KL, Jasmine Food Corporation, Kotex Malaysia, and Unilever Malaysia.
“At Taylor’s College, we are passionate about ensuring that every student has equal access to academic excellence. Our partners for CAREbinet by The Risers share this vision, believing that no student should be held back by their socioeconomic status,”  said Josephine Tan, Campus Director of Taylor’s College at the launch of the program on Thursday at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Tasik in Cheras.

(Credit: Taylor’s College)
The launch was joined by the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department (JPWPKL) Student Development Sector Deputy Director Zainudin Mohamad who welcomed the initiative as a means to uplift the community and provide KL’s underprivileged kids with better opportunities.

This noble initiative serves as a beacon of hope, aimed at uplifting educational institutions, particularly school premises, which play a vital role in shaping our society.
JPWPKL Student Development Sector Deputy Director Zainudin Mohamad.
To kick off the initiative, Taylor’s College has identified 14 schools to benefit from the first phase of the program:

SMK (P) Air Panas
SMK Bandar Tasik Selatan
SMK Cheras
SMK Cochrane Perkasa
SMK Convent Bukit Nanas
SMK Danau Kota
SMK Dato’ Onn
SMK Desa Petaling
SMK Menjalara
SMK Seri Pantai
SMK Seri Permaisuri
SMK Seri Tasik
SMK Tinggi Setapak
SMK Wangsa Maju Seksyen 2

And Taylor’s College is committed to expanding its reach to more schools in the future. Head HERE to find out more about CAREbinet by The Risers.

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PENJANA: Govt Relaunches HOC Along With Other Initiatives To Help Home Ownership

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The government today announced initiatives to help the rakyat and one of them is with regards to home ownership.
These are the highlights from the announcement made by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
The government reintroduces the Home Ownership Campaign.
Through this campaign, stamp duty exemptions will be granted on the deed of transfer and loan agreement for the purchase of residential houses worth between RM300,000 and RM2.5 million.
The stamp duty exemption on the transfer instrument is limited to the first RM1 million of the value of the home while the stamp duty will be fully paid on the loan agreement.
This exemption will apply to the sale and purchase agreements signed from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021 and is subject to a 10% discount by the developer.
Real Property Gains Tax exemption for Malaysians who dispose of their residential properties from 1 June 2020 to 31 December 2021.
This exemption is limited to the disposal of three residential units per person.
In addition, the financing limit for a third home loan of RM600,000 and above is no longer subject to 70% of the value of the home, during the duration of the Home Ownership Campaign but is subject to the financial institution’s internal risk management.

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Andrew Tate Charged With Human Trafficking In Romania

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Andrew Tate, a controversial influencer and former professional kickboxer, is facing serious charges of rape and human trafficking in Romania.

According to BBC News, Andrew was arrested in December by Romanian anti-terrorism authorities, and he now faces additional charges of forming an organized crime group to exploit women sexually.
The allegations against Andrew and three others concern their involvement in human trafficking activities spanning Romania, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
The indictment suggests a wide-reaching operation with grave implications.
Alongside Andrew, his brother Tristan has also reportedly been charged, along with two other individuals.
Since March, the brothers have been placed under house arrest in Bucharest, Romania.
Romanian prosecutors have officially charged the Tate brothers, indicating that a trial is imminent.
However, the precise timeline for the next steps in the legal proceedings remains unclear at this time.
Andrew rose to prominence through his participation in professional kickboxing tournaments, showcasing his physical prowess and accumulating a following of fans.
However, he gained further attention through his presence on various social media platforms, where he shared controversial opinions and engaged in confrontations with others.
The BBC also reported that the media team representing the Tate brothers has issued a statement regarding the charges brought against them.
The statement expressed a sense of predictability in response to the news while emphasizing the brothers’ determination to prove their innocence and restore their reputation.

While this news is undoubtedly predictable, we embrace the opportunity it presents to demonstrate their innocence and vindicate their reputation.
Tate Brothers Media Team
The media team further stated that the indictment provides an opportunity to present a substantial body of evidence that has been meticulously gathered and prepared over time.
They firmly believe that this evidence will unequivocally support the brothers’ claims of innocence.

Andrew Tate challenged on misogyny in combative BBC interview
Back in 2016, Andrew faced expulsion from the British TV show Big Brother due to a video that surfaced, seemingly depicting him engaging in an altercation with a woman.
Subsequently, he garnered considerable attention online, facing a temporary ban from Twitter for his controversial statement suggesting that women should accept some responsibility for instances of sexual assault.
However, he has since had his account reinstated.
Despite facing restrictions on various social media platforms, Andrew managed to amass a following, particularly among young men, by promoting what he portrayed as an extremely masculine and extravagantly luxurious lifestyle.

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The Guardians Of The Galaxy: Holiday Special – A Heartwarming And Festive Close To MCU Phase 4 [Review]

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Right after giving us a wonderfully spooky Halloween flick, Werewolves By Night, Marvel Studios presents fans with a goofy Christmas hit titled The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special.

The short film is a lovely close-out of MCU Phase 4 by director James Gunn before leaving to helm the DCEU.
READ MORE: Marvel Studios Reveals Phase 5 Complete Lineup, First Phase 6 Details Revealed
In GOTG: Holiday Special, the story focuses on the gang trying to create the most special Christmas celebration for Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord.
What to expect?
The story mostly focuses on characters who didn’t get as much screen time in the films such as Mantis, Draxx, and Kraglin.
The Holiday Special opens with an animation that tells a fore story of how Yondu ruined Christmas for a young Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and Kraglin (Sean Gunn).
The story then switches to Kraglin recounting the rest of the story to the gang while stopping by the spaceport known as Knowhere.
The sad story greatly affected Mantis (Pom Klementieff), and she shared her feelings about the matter with Drax.
She was determined to throw Peter the best Christmas celebration, especially since he already had a hard time dealing with the loss of Gamora.
Off to collect the best present ever! (L-R): Pom Klementieff as Mantis and Dave Bautista as Drax in Marvel Studios’ The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Jessica Miglio. © 2022 MARVEL.
She roped in the clueless yet funny Drax (Dave Bautista) and went on a journey to Earth to get Peter the greatest present: Kevin Bacon, the hero of Earth.
It was sweet that both Mantis and Drax tried their best to cheer someone dear to them despite not fully understanding the situation.
Throughout the story, the audience finally learns more about Mantis’s history, her connection to Peter Quill, and the deeper reason why she went through all the trouble to cheer him up.
Klementieff truly shines in this short film and brilliantly portrayed Mantis’s earnestness in her mission to plan the greatest Christmas bash at the last minute.
It’s also interesting to find out that we don’t really realize how weird our ‘human’ culture is until someone puts it into a song.
While Drax and Mantis provided great comedic banter, Kraglin’s empathy shone through in this film.
The conversation between Kraglin and Kevin Bacon showed the power of stories and how they could affect someone’s day.
Kevin Bacon also surprised me because he fit in the MCU world well and his presence didn’t feel shoehorned in.
The Old 97’s in Marvel Studios’ The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Jessica Miglio. © 2022 MARVEL.
Any Easter egg?
Without giving much away: Look out for the sign.
Should you watch it?
It’s a good and entertaining show if you’re looking for something light and sentimental to watch in the lead-up to the festive month.
James Gunn managed to balance all these themes together without the film feeling icky or cringy.
The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special is a self-contained story within 43 minutes so you don’t need extensive knowledge of the characters to enjoy the film.
Just like the usual Christmas flicks, the story has comedy, touching moments, and catchy music. Will it become a classic Christmas movie? Only time will tell.
The Guardians of the Galaxy: Holiday Special is now available on Disney Plus Hotstar. The Guardians of the Galaxy will return in Vol. 3 in 2023.

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Malaysia’s Annual E-Waste Production Weighs More Than KLCC?!

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Tucked somewhere in your home or around the office, there’s probably a box, a cabinet or that one room that’s become a graveyard for all kinds of discarded electronics — filled with a bunch of old cables, a few outdated phones, unused TV screens and monitors, or some dead appliances that no one knows what to do with.

(Credit: rthanuthattaphong/ Mint_Images via Envato Elements)
Although most people would consider these things as junk, electronic waste or e-waste is more valuable than people think.
This is where efforts like Project ERTH come into play to change people’s perceptions of e-waste. Because, despite its potential value, a lot of e-waste still ends up being thrown away into garbage bins and ultimately finds its way to landfills.
This practice is not only super wasteful but is also very much a danger to our very existence.
It’s been estimated that Malaysia produces more than 365,000 tonnes of e-waste every single year — That’s heavier than the weight of the Petronas Twin Towers!
Project ERTH provides everyone in the Klang Valley the convenience of free pick up and collection that lets you effortlessly trade your unwanted electronics for easy cash.
(Credit: ERTH: Electronic & E-waste Recycling via Facebook)
Inside any old, broken, obsolete, unused and unwanted piece of electronics lies a treasure trove of technology and precious materials that can be reused, repurposed and recycled.
Commodities such as copper, silver, palladium and even gold can be extracted and recycled from wires, circuit boards and motors that make up most electronic products to be later reused and remade into an assortment of items.
There are even crafty people out there who’re turning metals mined from discarded e-waste into fashionable pieces of jewellery — literally turning trash into treasure.
(Credit: twenty20photos/ svitlanah via Envato Elements)
But more importantly, most e-waste can contain a deadly cocktail of toxic and harmful substances like mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic and other nasty stuff that, if not properly disposed of, can leach into the soil where we live and grow our food, the water supply that we drink and bathe in, and the very air that we breathe.
Improper management of e-waste also directly affects the well-being of many marginalised communities in different parts of the world — especially those who make a living processing toxic e-waste in unregulated conditions.
Additionally, the raw materials used to make brand new electronics are being extracted from a finite supply of resources that we have here on Earth — a practice that is both unsustainable and harmful to the environment.
(Credit: salajean via Envato Elements/ WHO)
This is why we must rethink how we look at our e-waste and ensure that it is properly taken care of.
Waste not, want not!
The best way to get rid of outdated and unwanted e-waste is to breathe new life into em’.
Repurposing old but usable devices like smartphones, tablets and screens into things like digital photo frames, makeshift security cameras or even a Cyberpunk-esque wall art can extend the usefulness of your unwanted electronics.
(Credit: Handyman for the Everyman via Youtube/ maroonracoon via Pinterest)
Donating your unneeded electronics is also a great way to sustainably let go of your e-waste to be used by those who need it.
But, the most economic and eco-friendly method of e-waste disposal is to send em’ off to regulated collection centres and recycling facilities.
Here, e-waste can be safely handled, disassembled, sorted and reprocessed into raw or unfinished materials to be reused in a range of industries.
As a trade-off, recycling your e-waste at these facilities can earn you some extra Ringgit in return, which is an absolute bonus!
(Credit: Maxis)
Project ERTH’s founder Mohamed Tarek El-Fatatry recently became the winner of the first-ever Maxis Awards — a campaign that supports and gives credit to Malaysian-based changemakers for their outstanding efforts in bringing positive change to our local communities.
Together with Maxis, Project ERTH aims to not only promote proper e-waste collection but also accelerate reuse-and-recycle efforts across the country through its on-demand recycling service — making the whole process safe, easy and rewarding for everyone.
(Credit: ERTH: Electronic & E-waste Recycling via Facebook)
To kickstart the partnership, Project ERTH will be adopting Maxis’ mWorkforce solution into its system to better manage, track and boost their e-waste collection operations to optimal efficiency.
Through mWorkforce, businesses can communicate, collect data, track the attendance, locations and workflow of their field workers in real-time and have access to a secure, seamless and fully customisable system to increase performance and productivity at affordable prices.
Head over to the Maxis Awards webpage HERE, or watch the video below to learn more about Project ERTH and the company’s plans as the first Maxis Awards winner.

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First Malaysian Doctor Killed By Covid-19 Today

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A Malaysian doctor has become the first case of a healthcare provider killed by COVID-19 here.
The 48 year old doctor is the 9th death linked to the disease and the 890th case of infection.

He was admitted to the Tuanku Fauziah Hospital in Kangar on 17 March after showing symptoms of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection and tested positive for COVID-19 on March 18.
Despite being put on a ventilator, he passed away at 10.33am today.
However, his infection was not related to the Malaysia’s healthcare front-liners and was instead attributed to travel as he was recently in Turkey.
At least 15 healthcare front-liners have been infected by COVID-19. Please be upfront with them regarding your interaction with people who may be infected or if you are under quarantine.


CNY SOP Revised After Backlash, Reunion Dinner Now Allowed With Max 15 Family Members

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Following the widespread backlash last week, the government has released a revision of the Chinese New Year (CNY) standard operating procedures (SOP) which now allows reunion dinners with family members with certain restrictions.

In a statement released on Sunday (7 Feb), the National Unity Ministry outlined that reunion dinners are allowed with a maximum of 15 family members who live within a 10km radius, with no interstate or interdistrict travel allowed. The CNY Eve reunion dinner falls on 11th February.
Further revisions include allowing religious activities at places of worship on the 11th, 13th &19th February with strict SOP as below:
No more than 30 people at any given time, with physical distancing and wearing of face masks.Each prayer session is capped at 30 minutes maximum with 30 minutes of sanitisation after.Permitted prayer hours are from 6.00am – 2.00pm.Hokkien Chinese New Year celebration prayers on 19 February allowed within respective home compounds.
CNY prayer schedule at places of worship for 11, 12 & 19 February 2021.(Credit: National Unity Ministry/Facebook)
This updated CNY SOP comes days after the National Security Council (MKN) released the guidelines on 4th February that only allowed for reunion dinners with household members and banning of cultural activities.
READ MORE: MKN Announces SOPs For CNY, Receives Backlash From Malaysians
Public compliance with the updated SOPs will be monitored by officers appointed as compliance officers under Section 3 of the Act 342, Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.

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FIFA World Cup In Qatar Kicks Off With Fireworks, Morgan Freeman… And Syeikh Al Casper?

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The 2022 FIFA World Cup has begun, with 32 teams competing in Qatar for the coveted trophy.

The opening ceremony was a unique event held at Al Bayt Stadium, which was one of the stadiums constructed exclusively for the World Cup, capable of accommodating 60,000 people.
According to TIME, the opening ceremony started off with Morgan Freeman making a special appearance and South Korean pop singer Jung-kok from the K-POP sensation BTS.

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However, this year’s mascot gained the most attention
La’eeb, the official mascot of the Qatar 2022 World Cup, is also a popular topic of conversation.
Many people were confused and said that this year’s mascot is the funniest-looking one.

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They questioned if La’eeb was related to Casper the friendly ghost or if Casper the friendly ghost had converted.
It is not a ghost, but rather a “fantasy figure.”
La’eeb is an Arabic term that means “super-talented player.” He belongs to an indescribable parallel mascot-verse.
La’eeb supposedly originated from a parallel universe that is home to all of the World Cup mascots, according to both the World Cup host and FIFA. “It’s a world where ideas and creativity form the basis for characters who live in everyone’s mind,” the FIFA website says.

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A Twitter user said “Actually, I really like this year’s FIFA World Cup mascot, its like a hijrah casper, its funny.”

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[Watch] Trying To Run Away From Police, Toyota Hilux Driver Knocks Down Postman

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 A 4×4 vehicle knocked down a postman while trying to escape from the police at a roadblock.

The incident which happened in Kota Kinabalu had since gone viral on social media.
In a video uploaded by Sukan Star TV on Facebook, the 4×4 vehicle was chased by the police on a congested road.

However, the desperate act of the driver who wanted to escape ended in a postman being knocked down.
While fleeing, the suspect had collided with several vehicles and police were also said to have fired several shots in an attempt to stop the suspect.
It is understood that the incident took place in Jalan Tanjung Lipat.
The real cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.
Netizens Slam Reckless And Dangerous Act
Netizens expressed indignance and said the culprit, said to be a woman, should be severely punished.
They suggested that the police be given more liberty to use firearms.
The reason is so that the police can shoot at vehicles used by suspects on the run.

Others pointed out that some of the policemen could have been knocked down as well.
They said the culprit should be given the death penalty as other people could have been killed.

Netizens added that the suspect had since been apprehended.

They also expressed hope that the postman had a minimal injury.

At the time of writing, there has been no official statement from the police regarding the case.

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IIUM Increases Food Bank Capacity For Less Fortunate Students During Ramadan Month

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The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) student union is working hard to obtain more food items in order for the university’s food bank to be able to serve more students, theSun reported.

The food bank is accessible to over 150 students at the moment but more students are expected to register with the food bank.
“The student union has decided to reopen its food bank after a four-month break due to limited stock during the holy month, compared with last year.
“The concept is like a one-stop centre where students can collect food items they need,” IIUM student union welfare officer Nurul Izzati Zakariah was quoted by the English daily.
She said that the food bank could alleviate the burden of students with financial difficulties, adding that so far, the food bank is supplied with non-perishable foods such as instant noodles, biscuits, oats, drinks and basic sanitary supplies, as well as Covid-19 test kits.
Meanwhile, the Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia chief operating officer Johan Halid said that universities can apply for food bank donations from the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry through its Food Bank programme that was established to help underprivileged students.
He said that any parties in need for food items, especially the ready-to-eat ones could refer to the ministry’s Student Food Bank programme to obtain selected meals for students.

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KL man mistaken as â€œghostâ€ while out on a walk during Hungry Ghost Festival

Youâ€™ve probably started seeing an increase in remnants of joss sticks on the ground, next to a pile of ashes, or maybe even seen your neighbours burning papers in the evening.
Yes, friends. Hungry Ghost Festival is upon us.

Picture Credit: KE Ooi/Malay Mail

While this spooky month is usually flooded with creepy ghost
stories, we find ourselves doubling over in laughter as Facebook user Sivasunthra
Theva shared a tale that was more humorous in spirit.
The poor fella was mistaken for a ghost!
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Sharing the hysterical tale on his Facebook account, Siva was out for an evening stroll around his neighbourhood when he passed by a convenience store.
Feeling the pull to buy something, the cashless Siva called
his family to come over and pass him some money.

Original Image via @AzminAli/Twitter

So, heâ€™s there. Waiting all alone when he spotted an old man burning joss papers by the roadside and decided to have a chat with the unsuspecting soul.

A clearly human Siva(Picture Credit: Sivasunthra Theva/Facebook)

This is when Siva made a boo-boo.

â€œWhat are you doing here? â€ I asked him.
â€œI am sending money to my familyâ€ he said.
Then he asked me, “What are you doing here?â€
â€œI am waiting for my family to send money to me.â€
Sivasunthra Theva via Facebook.
Upon hearing Sivaâ€™s reply, the colour quickly drained from the poor old manâ€™s face and he RAN FOR HIS LIFE.
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Siva quickly made a second boo-boo.

I shouted to him, â€œHey, donâ€™t run! Iâ€™m just waiting for my family to send money to me!â€
Sivasunthra Theva via Facebook.
Then, EVERYONE burning joss paper nearby also ran away!

The aftermath…(Picture Credit:  Sivasunthra Theva/Facebook)

In case you missed the joke, the people who ran away thought Siva was a ghost waiting for his family to send him money during the Hungry Ghost Month.
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According to Chinese belief, the gates of the underworld opens during the 7th month of the lunar calendar and restless spirits roam the earth.
During this time, many Chinese people burn hell money and paper offerings, such as cars, watches and jewellery, to appease their deceased family members and as care of their material needs in the afterlife.

 Picture Credit: KE Ooi/Malay Mail

Sivaâ€™s story tickled more than a few bones as it had amassed around 7,500 shares and 2,700 comments on Facebook at the time of writing.

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Moral of the story: Be careful what you say during Hungry Ghost Festival.
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School Teacher Loses More Than RM3.14 Million To Scammers; Money Flows Into The Accounts Of 10 Money Mules

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A school teacher lost more than RM3.14 million which went into the accounts of 10 money mules.

A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else.
China Press reported that the money was deposited between 20 February and 4 April, with the amount ranging from RM40,000 to RM2.3 million.
In addition, on why the teacher had assets of RM7.3 million, a Bukit Aman police officer explained that the funds came from the victim’s father.
It was her father’s investment in the Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), and the victim was in charge of managing the investment.
The victim was a teacher at a private school, and her father was the chairman of a company.
Psychological Manipulation
The police added that the victim had already received a fraudulent call in February.
Funds had been flowing out of her bank account since February, and the victim only realized it was a scam in April and reported the case.
According to the investigation, there were as many as 148 transfers made.
It took the police less than a month and a half to arrest and charge the first batch of money mules.
The list of money mules who received the money. (Pix: China Press)
Scammers Paradise
While Malaysia is not the country that produces the most scams, there had been many victims in the country.
Young people are falling victim to online scams at a higher rate than ever before, but older generations are losing the most money to them.
Scammers know how to get their targets out of their logical thinking and into an emotional state where logic goes out the window.
They will keep their victims in the con as long as they can, and many will never see the signs until it is too late.
Even policemen had been targeted by scammers.

Protect Yourself From Scams
If you think you may have just been scammed, you can try to contact the bank or credit card company that was used to make the transactions.
You’ll also need to file a police report and, if relevant, a second report to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
To file a complaint with BNM, you can call their BNMTELELINK, which is 1-300-88-5465 (1-300-88-LINK).
On their website, BNM has clarified that this hotline is not just for people who have been scammed, but even those who are aware of a scam.
So if you come across any banking scams, give BNM a call.
A human resources manager lost RM132,900 in a Macau scam after being duped by a syndicate member over allegedly getting an extra supply of medicine at a community clinic.#Malaysia #berita #terkinihttps://t.co/1OBFYi4TJr pic.twitter.com/9Pux6UaGsB— Sabahan Kinabalu (@SabahanKinabalu) May 3, 2022
With resistance and determination, victims can recover the money though it is few and far in between.
READ MORE: Scam Victim Manages To Recover His Money, Helped 9 Other Victims Too
You can also lodge internet scams through http://aduan.skmm.gov.my/ or any complaint channel provided by MCMC.
MCMC will investigate the complaint and assist you to solve issues that you face.
Sekarang dah jadi trend scam+malicious app. Kalau sebelum ni aku pernah jumpa Macau Scam + Fake BNM App. Polis buat task force terus sebab loss RM 7juta. Boleh kata antara kes Macau Scam terbesar Malaysia. Not sure still under investigation atau dah setel. https://t.co/5d7KaNaG2K— 🌕🐲🐺 A³🔜 FURUM🇲🇾 2023 (@ak47suk1) May 9, 2022

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Malaysian Man’s Mini Masks Mischief In SG Foiled By Grandma

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Malaysians are often taught that their cousins on the other side of the Straits do everything better. It’s not a surprise to find that a Malaysian national working in Singapore probably thought that the masks there were of superior quality too.

Malaysian national and Singapore permanent resident Lee Chee Horng, 42, secretly copied NRIC numbers from his landlord’s patient files to redeem face masks and sent them back to his family in Malaysia.
According to CNA, Temasek Foundation restocked new navy-blue masks produced by Swiss hygiene company Livinguard in mask vending machines. Each Singapore resident can redeem the mask that’s worth S$10 (RM31) simply by keying in their NRIC number.
Lee’s lawyer said Lee was worried about the Covid-19 situation back in Malaysia so he hatched a plan to redeem the masks for his family.
He lives with his landlord who’s a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and she kept patient records in her flat. Lee realised he could copy the NRIC and FIN numbers from the files and copied the personal information of five patients.
On a separate occasion, he came across a senior citizen PAssion card at a void deck in Sembawang and took a picture of it.
At first, he tried to use the points in the card at Giant supermarket by pretending it was his mother’s card. However, staff members said he could not use it.
Instead, he used the NRIC number on the card along with the previous numbers he copied to redeem the masks from a Temasek Foundation vending machine on 1 March.
In total, he managed to redeem six Livinguard masks and mailed four of the masks back to his family.
Lee would have gotten away with his mini caper if it wasn’t for the owner of the PAssion card. The card belonged to a 78-year-old woman who filed a police report on 4 March when she discovered that someone else has redeemed her mask.
She told the police that she has not authorised anyone to collect the mask on her behalf but recalled misplacing her senior citizen PAssion card which has her NRIC number on it.
The police managed to nab Lee and recovered two masks that were still in his possession. They also found a third mask he obtained using a seventh person’s personal details.
Lee admitted to the offences and voluntarily surrendered the masks. On Thursday (28 October), Lee was sentenced to one week’s jail for one count of cheating.

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Starting To Look Chubby? Here’s KKM’s Guide To A Diet Meal

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How many calories in the form of rice, bread, and noodles should you consume per day to still maintain a healthy lifestyle?

The Nutrition Department of the Ministry of Health (MOH) has a simple summary of how much starchy foods you should eat. It depends on how active you are, of course.
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If you are not active, especially if all you do is stay at home (esepcially for those still working from home!), the MOH recommends that you consume 1500 calories per day. This may include one serving of rice (two ladles or 100g) and one serving of white bread (two slices), three times a day.
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If you are moderately active, you can bump your caloric intake to 1800 per day with two servings of rice, one serving of chapati (one slice), and one serving of bread, up to four times a day.
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For those who are active, they should consume up to 2000 calories per day which may include two servings of rice, one serving of noodles (one cup), one serving of bread, and one serving of biscuits (6 pieces).
These recommendations are based on the 2020 Malaysia Food Pyramid and each should be taken with other types of food, as well. Carbohydrates, such as the ones recommended here, are only one part of a balanced diet. Also, full grain variants of these foods are always better.
Note that the amount of calories that each individual should consume varies on their lifestyle, so pick one that is right for you.
Berapa banyak yang saya perlu makan sehari?Tak boleh makan nasi ke kalau nak kurus?? 🤔🤔Pemantauan jumlah pengambilan makanan dan kalori anda sangatlah penting terutamanya semasa tempoh PKP/PKPD yang kebanyakan antara kita adalah tidak aktif. pic.twitter.com/H9mCQOW4aX— NutritionistKKM (@BhgPemakananKKM) July 13, 2021

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This little relay runner ran her little heart out, but…

You know how during sports day practice, out teachers would always say,“run with all your might?”
This kid did that exact thing.
The thing is… guess which picture came first?

The following video was posted up on Twitter under the account saufiaiman86 and has around 4,500 views after just two days.

Meanwhile, sportsday somewhere in Malaysia 🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/NbEUCxpKX3
— TheSaufism æ„›ä¸‡ (@saufiaiman86) April 28, 2019

HAHAHAHAH LAJU SGT TU,  Aku Rasa track ni yg terbalik kot
— sufi.asyraf (@asyrafgk) April 29, 2019

Benda boleh lari lawan arah, buat apa lari biasa2
— Danial Afiq (@WhatAJoke7) April 28, 2019

Lari dah laju tp sayang… 🤣🤣🤣🤣kalau dia lari ikut arah yg betoi konfem dia menang 🤣
— ì›ƒìœ¼ë©°ì¸ì‚¬í•´ Ã´á´—Ã´ (@mizzlighteu) April 29, 2019

That is all.


PLUS to allow toll payment with credit or debit cards

PLUS highway commuters will soon be able to pay their tolls with their credit or debit cards.

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The highway concessionaire reportedly is in the midst of upgrading its nationwide infrastructure which is set to be completed by the end of the year.
The new payment option will allow users to connect their credit or debit cards directly to the radio-frequency identification (RFID) toll payments systems attached to their vehicles.
(if you have it installed that isâ€¦)

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This payment option will be an addition to current toll payment methods like the Touch â€˜n Go (TnG) card, SmartTAG and the TnG eWallet system.
PLUS managing director Datuk Azman Ismail said that the upgrade serves as a bid to reduce congestion at toll plazas.
Azman states that the major contributor to traffic jams are due to road users having insufficient balance in their TnG cards when commuting.
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Meanwhile, PLUS is currently upgrading the highwayâ€™s CCTV system to ultra-high-definition (UHD) cameras.
The upgrade also comes with the installation of high-tech video analytic software providing more accurate traffic data across its highways.
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This would allow PLUS to relay better traffic information instantly to its users across the board.
Fingers crossed for fewer traffic jams in the coming years…


Responsible Netizens Call Out Fake News After OLDTOWN White Coffee Accused Of Serving Pork Instead Of Chicken

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Food and beverage companies in Malaysia are no strangers to accusations of being non-halal. Starbucks Malaysia, for one, gets accused on almost a yearly basis.

Malaysia’s latest victim is the popular Kopitiam franchise, OLDTOWN White Coffee, who was accused of using pork meat in their curry noodle dish.

https://twitter.com/Syafiqah__Lee/status/1327163706766082050

In a video spread via WhatsApp, the irresponsible netizen warned Muslim Malays against eating curry noodles at the Kopitiam, claiming that the meat used was pork.
Fortunately, some sharp netizens called out the video as being fake news, highlighting that the meat used in the noodle dish was actually marinated chicken, adding that the pink colouring of the meat was due to the ingredients used in the marinade.
There were also those who pointed out that chicken and pork meat are easily distinguishable due to their differing textures.

https://twitter.com/Marina_Ibrahims/status/1327505481837887488

saya ingin bagi pendapat sebagai seorang pakar makan babi,berdasarkan warna serta serat daging itu ianya bukan babi.Sebab kalau ia babi, sudah la saya jadi VVVVIP Oldtown sejak 10 tahun lalu. Sekian— Benny Teh (@AhBennyteh) November 14, 2020
Dia tak tahu kut ayam kalau diperap dengan rempah boleh bertukar warna. Ingat pork murah agak nya. Kalau murah make sense la juga. Harap old town saman kalau memang betul pakcik tu bagi fake news. Biar berfikir sikit sebelum nak buat statement.— Aida Zeeman (@aidafarinazeema) November 14, 2020

https://twitter.com/FarahARoslan/status/1327625076225708033

For those who are unfamiliar with the Kopitiam, OLDTOWN White Coffee uses BBQ marinated chicken in their curry mee, a common ingredient that can be found in several dishes on their menu. Including their BBQ Chicken Dry Curry Egg Noodles and BBQ Chicken Soup Egg Noodles.
Regardless, the accusatory video went viral and resulted in officers from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs visiting the restaurant to investigate the claims.

TINDAKAN :Susulan aduan diterima KPDNHEP PUTRAJAYA berkaitan MEE KARI YANG DIDAKWA MENGANDUNGI BAHAN TIDAK HALAL di  Restoran Makanan Francais, satu pemeriksaan telah dijalankan oleh pegawai Penguat Kuasa KPDNHEP.— KPDNHEP (@kpdnhep) November 13, 2020

The Ministry shared news of their investigation via Twitter, adding that initial findings revealed that not only does the restaurant have a valid halal certification from the Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), even BBQ Chicken used in the dish was based on raw ingredients that have halal certification.
They also sampled a piece of the meat from the premises for further testing.

Manakala makanan yang diadukan iaitu Mee Kari menggunakan ayam BBQ Chicken yang dibekalkan berasaskan bahan mentah yang  mempunyai sijil pengesahan halal yang dikeluarkan oleh JAKIM.— KPDNHEP (@kpdnhep) November 13, 2020

Since then, OLDTOWN White Coffee has also issued a statement over the incident, assuring their customers that the company takes halal certification and regulations very seriously to ensure their products are free from any non-halal elements.
OLDTOWN White Coffee strongly rejects all rumours and claims that our products contain pork. The allegations in the video that has been circulated on various social media channels is not true.OLDTOWN White Coffee
They added that JAKIM has released a statement to verify that the claims made were false and that the Kopitiam’s halal certificates can be found online at Portal Rasmi Halal Malaysia.

We urge and seek the help of netizens to stop the spread of these false claims. We are seeking legal advice and will not hesitate to act against individuals who make false allegations to the fullest extent of the law.OLDTOWN White Coffee
For more stories of people accusing innocent food and beverage operators of lying about their “non-halal” products, you can check out our articles at the links below.
READ MORE: Malaysians Shocked That Malaysians Are Shocked That Pork Floss Is NOT HALAL
READ MORE: Starbucks accused of being haram again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again, and again…
READ MORE: Lady raises concern on boba halal certification. PLOT TWIST: She’s not halal certified either

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Babel Gym In KLCC Caught Fire, 80% Of Sauna Destroyed

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A crowd were forced to evacuate Suria KLCC and Petronas Tower 3 yesterday around 5pm due to a fire that broke out in Babel gym.

Early reports indicated that the fire broke out in a sauna on the ground floor of the shopping mall.
READ MORE: Bilik Sauna Di Babel Gym, Menara 3 Suria KLCC Terbakar, 80% Kemusnahan Dilaporkan
Affected netizens posted pictures and videos of the evacuation on social media.
KLCC Tower 3 right now https://t.co/M39dgf2HgO pic.twitter.com/Oa9CRbwuXN— shaz (@ShazrielYusoff) August 9, 2022

Based on Suria KLCC’s official statement, a small fire broke out in Babel Gym around 5pm. Fortunately, the automated fire system triggered and kept the situation under control.
The in-house response team also responded within 10 minutes while all shoppers in the vicinity were evacuated before the firefighters arrived.
The bomba received a distress call around 5.21pm and sent 13 firefighters with two fire engines from the Jalan Tun Razak and Titiwangsa to the scene.

The Sun reported that it took the firefighters 10 minutes to put out the flames and the fire destroyed 80% of the sauna.
Thankfully, no casualties were reported in the incident and the authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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This Malaysian Made Coronavirus Tracker Is Helping Global Experts Beat The Virus

The global Covid-19 pandemic is seeing Malaysians making new strides in technology and innovation.
A team of local researchers was officially recognized by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for developing a website to provide accurate public information concerning the coronavirus outbreak.
The CoronaTracker is a community-based project built on the backbone of nearly 2,000 data scientists, medical professionals, IT developers, graphic designers, as well as regular olâ€™ folks from around the world.
This nifty website contains detailed and easy to understand infographics of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic as well as authenticated news and announcements from national and international sources.
How the site looks on desktops.(Credit: CoronaTracker)
CoronaTracker was created not only to prevent the spread of misinformation but with the added goal of collecting data for research purposes.
By amassing data from across the globe, the project aims to predict and forecast infections, deaths, and recoveries by use of computer modeling as well as figuring out how the public is essentially feeling and absorbing information about health.
The project also hopes to research ways of â€œflattening the curveâ€ by analyzing how each country is affected and responds to the spread of the viral plague.
For those who are still confused, “flattening the curve” means to slow down and prevent a sharp increase of infections so that the established healthcare systems will not be overwhelmed.(Credit: Wired)
Notably, the team had developed the entire website â€œfrom homeâ€ per se, with members working remotely using various online platforms to get the site operational and impressively, the first version of the site was reportedly online in less than 40 hours.
Data engineer Mohd Hafeez Nazri, one of the individuals who worked on the project showing off the CoronaTracker mobile site.(Credit: NST)

Meanwhile, in the bid to stop the further spread of worldwide misinformation, the WHO itself launched an instant messaging channel to keep people safe from the coronavirus.
(Credit: WHO)
The public, provided that they have the infrastructures in place, can now get text messages directly from the experts at WHO for free with WhatsApp.
By simply typing â€œhiâ€ to start the conversation, users will receive the latest news and information along with details on symptoms, preventive measures, and international situation reports and updates about Covid-19. (Click the link, HERE to get quick access to the channel).
Simply click on the link provided or text the number shown to get your updates instantly. P.S. This is serious stuff guys so please don’t abuse it.(Credit: WHO)
The WHO says that the public broadcasting service would essentially reach some 2 billion people worldwide and provide them with direct, first-hand information on the global pandemic.
So instead of taking input and forwarding those unfiltered, inaccurate information on your social media feeds and WhatsApp groups, be sure to get your updates straight from accurate sources or keep on following us here at TRP.

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CoronaTracker: World-wide COVID-19 Outbreak Data Analysis and Prediction CoronaTracker Community Research Group
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COVID-19: Malaysian-led research team receives recognition from WHO


WeChat’s new system allows Mamak stall customers to order and pay through their phones

Are you tired of being ignored by your friendly neighborhood anne during your lepak sesh at the Mamak stall?
Well donâ€™t let that feeling of rejection get you down, cuz WeChat has come up with a simple high-tech solution for your culinary troubles.

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Now you can order that glass of Teh Tarik without the awkward hassle of making weird kissy noises with your lips by using SmartOrder, brought to you by WeChat Pay Malaysia.

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WeChat Pay is a simple one-stop mobile payment system for Malaysian WeChat users.
With the SmartOrder feature, customers can now order and pay
for meals directly through any mobile devices.

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By simply scanning a QR code – which would be available at the store itself – customers can gain access to the eateryâ€™s entire menu and submit their orders online. (Easy peasy lemon squeezy right?)

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Currently there are 44 participating restaurants in the
Klang Valley, Malacca, Johor, Penang, Pahang, and Malacca, with more and more outlets
expected to join in the coming future.
And as a part of a special promotion in conjunction with the launch of the system, WeChat Pay Malaysia will also be offering discounts for customers who use the system. (Neat right?)

So, the next time you head down to the Mamak you can be sure to lepak in peace without any fear of being disregarded.

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Malaysia Might Soon Lose Its Rainforest & It’ll Be The Size Of Singapore. How Do We Stop This?

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Between the lush rainforests and an everlasting summer — Malaysia is quite literally a Garden of Eden that’s rich in biodiversity.

By estimates, we have over 15,000 different species of plants and more than 152,806 varieties of animals making a habitat of our bountiful corner of the world.
But sadly, this megadiverse macrocosm of ours is under threat.
Between 2000 and 2012, Malaysia reportedly became the country with the highest rate of forest loss globally: where we lost around 47,278 square kilometres of our native tropical rainforests.
That’s an area the size of Denmark!
Findings from the 2021 Rimba Disclosure Project (RDP) environmental report also concluded that Malaysia is on the path to losing at least another 72,584.73 hectares of forests, in the Peninsular alone, to deforestation and development in the near future.
That’s about three times the size of Kuala Lumpur and almost as big as Singapore!
(Credit: khairizulfadhli via Twitter)
Meanwhile, more than 1,000 species of plants that make up our rainforests like the giant “Dipterocarpus” trees and animals like the Orangutans that make the treetops their home are already threatened with extinction.
If this continues, we can say bye-bye to the world as we know it, and hello to the impending climate crisis!
Read More: 9 M’sian Cities Will Be Underwater By 2050 Due To Rising Sea Levels
“To be pretty bleak, we are going through a mass extinction where we are losing so many species globally, similar to when we lost the dinosaurs,” exclaimed local ecologist Dzaeman Dzulkifli, director of TRCRC (Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre).
Dzaeman is the executive director behind Project BENIH—a project that aims to preserve and regrow Malaysia’s rare and critically endangered native tree species by germinating its seedlings, before reintroducing them back into our rainforests.
“There’s a growing need to restore and rebuild our biodiversity in Malaysia,” explained Dzaeman, who together with a team of conservationists, are working to repopulate our rainforests with more tree species such as the mighty “Cengal”, “Meranti”, “Keruing” and “Seraya” trees.
Together with Maxis, Project BENIH is on a mission to streamline its reforestation efforts and get the entire country involved in making Malaysia green again!
Dzaeman (left) at one of their plant nurseries, and conservationists working to reforest the wild.(Credit: TRP)
They are the winners of the first-ever Maxis Awards.
Maxis Awards aims to accelerate Malaysian-based changemakers and support them in their efforts to bring positive change to our local communities through grants.
TRCRC plans to continue growing Project BENIH with the help of Maxis’ digital solutions.
On top of their restoration efforts, Project BENIH is also actively working with Orang Asli communities in both Peninsular and East Malaysia to establish germination nurseries and accelerate what could potentially be a massive reforestation movement.

Fun Fact: The Orang Asli community here in Malaysia are often collectively referred to as guardians of the jungles and are known globally for their scientific contributions and conservation work.

By utilising Maxis’ suite of digital and ICT solutions, Project BENIH will be able to keep a close watch and support partners and conservationists in the field.
Project BENIH estimates that we only need 26% of Malaysia’s 33 million inhabitants to plant a single tree in order to restore our rainforests.
With Maxis, Project BENIH will soon allow the public to finance the project by “adopting” their very own trees and enabling them to be planted back in the wild.
This in turn will give everyone a chance to lend their green thumbs and together help restore our natural rainforest!
Head over to the Maxis Awards webpage or watch the video below to learn more about Project BENIH and their plans to reforest the country.

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Police Raid PJ Office Over Short Film About Police Brutality

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Freedom Film Fest, an annual human rights documentary and social film festival in Malaysia run by the Freedom Film Network, had their office in Petaling Jaya raided over investigations regarding an animated short film titled “Chili Powder & Thinner’ by Suaram and FFN.

UPDATE: Police are raiding the offices of the Freedom Film Network in Petaling Jaya and the house of cartoonist Amin Landak today.— FreedomFilmFest 🎥 (@freedomfilmfest) July 2, 2021
Happening Now: Pusat Komas, the office of @freedomfilmfest is being raided by the authorities. They've locked the journalists out of the facility. pic.twitter.com/rJkol012lu— Daniel 'St. Pinkie' Anthony (@StPinkie) July 2, 2021
Ironically, this animated short film which has caught the attention of the police is about police bruatality in Malaysia.
#Malaysia: The film under investigation is under 4 minutes, based on the true story of a boy who testified to being tortured, while under police custody with two of his friends. In solidarity with filmmakers and activists of @freedomfilmfest!#HumanRights #DocumentaryFilm https://t.co/NiCxhTyFDZ— WITNESS (@witnessorg) July 2, 2021
SUARAM, Malaysia’s Human Rights advocacy group, has called this investigation carried out by the police a form of intimidation and harassment.
We see these investigations as a form of intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, including artists and storytellers.We stand in solidarity with Amin Landak and Anna Har and demand the police to cease any intimidation and harassment against the two.— Suara Rakyat Malaysia (@SUARAMtweets) July 2, 2021
READ MORE: Indian Malaysians Are Over-Represented In Police Custody Deaths

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Looks Like KFC Malaysia Is Releasing A No-Chicken Chicken Burger Next Week!

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[UPDATE: KFC has clarified that the burger is NOT vegan or vegetarian-friendly as the meatless patty will be freshly prepared using the same cooking equipment as other KFC products.]

KFC dropped a teaser for a new burger that’s coming out next week on 9 February 2021, aptly named the Zero Chicken Burger.

Netizens quickly theorized that this was Malaysia’s introduction of a meatless burger. The Zero Chicken Burger was already introduced to our Singaporean neighbours a month ago, so naturally it made sense for us to get it next.
The Singaporean KFC website lists the meatless burger as the “same Original Recipe, but different on the inside”.
The Zero Chicken Burger boasts a meat-free patty, made with the Original Recipe of the 11 herbs and spices we know and love, topped with a slice of cheese and a splash of tangy BBQ sauce. It’s still finger licking good!KFC Singapore

Are vegans and vegetarians impressed?
The burger seems to be vegetarian-friendly, but not vegan-friendly as it contains dairy and cheese.
However, even for vegetarians, the announcement brought more concerns.
The most pressing question was whether the same cooking oil would be used to cook the meat-free patty. KFC’s main selling point is, of course, their chicken. (It is in the name, after all.)
Vegetarians, whether they are practicing due to religion or a lifestyle choice, generally do not eat any food that has come into contact with meat, and that includes the oil that has been used to fry meat.
Needless to say, the cooking oil in their kitchens would have been used to fry real chicken pieces. Would KFC be able to provide clean cooking oil each time for their vegetarian patrons who order the meatless burger and to prevent cross-contamination?
This is most certainly NOT a vegetarian-friendly meal.(Credit: TRP)
Why the meat-free trend?
For a fast food chain that focuses on selling fried chicken, a specifically non-meat option might raise eyebrows.
But they’re certainly not the first to entice meat-lovers to try meatless options. Plenty of meat-free suppliers have taken the international market by storm, boasting extremely meaty textures that looks, smells, and even bleeds like real meat.
Although most vegetarians and vegans in Malaysia choose their diets due to religious reasons, the international trend towards meatlessness is due to a more complex mix of issues, from concerns over animal cruelty to carbon emissions. Many are not full vegetarians, but are flexitarians, who choose to stay meat-free but will eat meat on occasion.
Nothing really comes close to a real crisp fried chicken, but that may change.(Credit: Freepik)
These flexitarians will often miss eat meat, which is why these extremely meaty but meatless products exist, to imitate the texture and taste of real meat so closely but does not actually contain meat.
Still, whether or not KFC’s new meat-free burger will win over both meat-lovers and non-meat-lovers still remains to be seen.
Stay tuned to TRP for our review when it’s finally released!

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Grounded Boeing 737 planes are filling up car parks as global flight ban continues

Airplanes, as the name would suggest, are meant to be flying up high in the air, which is why having one parked along cars, trucks and several other land-dwelling vehicles is quite the plane sight to see.

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Images of flightless Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have
been popping up across social media.
This one is parked right smack in the middle of a car park…

Historical moment in Aviation history! ✈Aerial images show the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft parked in the staff car park because there is no more capacity left at the airport. pic.twitter.com/TZ3MKH8rdM
â€” Aviation photo ✈ (@Airplane_pic) June 23, 2019

Several birds seen gathered together for warmth…

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 Boeing 737-8 MAX over flow parking, Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington 451 Average plane cost about 120M and there are 46 on the ramp about 5.5B #aircraft #boeing #boeing737 #boeing737max8 #boeing737max #boeinglovers #airliner #airlines #boeingfield #aerial #aerialphoto #nikonusa #nikon850 #seattle #seattlephotographer #visitseattle #longbachnguyen #washingtonstate #pnw #pilotlife #pilotsofinstagram #avgeek #aircraftspotting
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Just look at all of em cutely sitting in rows…

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 Grounded Southwest 737 MAXs seen from a Cessna 172 circling overhead Victorville a few days ago. 33 out of 34 of Southwestâ€™s MAXs are parked at VCV. Apparently the one missing airplane is the MAX that did an emergency air-return out of Orlando due to engine problems after takeoff. #southwestairlines #boeing737 #737max #victorville #socal #california #desert #storage #parkinglot #boeing737max8 #737 #southwest #cali #planespotting #cessna #canon
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The iconic 737 MAX â€“ Boeingâ€™s latest line of efficient, single-lane aircraft â€“ was recently placed under a worldwide flight ban following the fatal crash of Ethiopian Airlines jet which killed 157 people in March and Lion Air jet in Indonesia last October killing all 189 onboard.
The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the 737 series meant to compete with the Airbus A320neo line of aircraft(Picture Credit: Cnet)
Both incidents were believed to have been caused due to issues in the 737 MAXâ€™s sensory equipment and software.
The aviation giant currently has over 500 737 MAX jets grounded across the globe as Boeing seeks regulatory approval for the fixes made to their flock.
The company is reportedly forking up around $2,000 (roughly RM8,286) for each parked plane.

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Over 100 birds alone are perched around the companyâ€™s factory in Washington State, US filling up the company’s parking lot while the factory keeps churning out new ones every day.
Catch this video to see the many big birds that are nestled around the Boeing facility.


These Malaysian Animators Are Making It Big In Hollywood, Here’s What You Need To Know About Them

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There are plenty of talented Malaysians who shine when they are abroad.

Among them are artists who are employed at Pixar, the animation studio owned by The Walt Disney Company.
Richard Ker, a Vice President at drone company AerodyneGroup, lauded their achievements on social media.
Toy Story, Coco, Cars, The Incredibles.These are award-winning animations by Pixar Animation Studios @Pixar.Behind them are Malaysian directors, digital artists and animators.Here are some of the amazing Malaysians who work at Pixar, a Walt Disney company in California, USA pic.twitter.com/hxScClZzmn— Richard Ker (@richardker) May 8, 2022
Lyon Liew
Lyon Liew, born in Malacca and raised in Singapore, is a Simulation Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios.
The 41-year-old  is responsible for bringing clothing and other props to life and has worked on The Incredibles 2.
He has also been credited in other high-profile films such as Luca, Ready Player One and Coco.
Liew is also the technical director for the simulation of Turning Red, one of Pixar’s latest films and directed by Oscar-winning Canadian-Chinese animator Domee Shi.
A University California San Diego graduate,  the San Franciso Bay Area-based Liew is now in his fifth year at Pixar.
He also had stints with the Singapore branches of George Lucas’ Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm Animation.
2. Kiki PohShe's the first Malaysian ever to join Pixar.Kiki has been there for more than 10 years and she first joined as an intern.She works as Shading and Grooming Technical Director at Pixar. (Photo: HYPE) pic.twitter.com/VNFuEZQppx— Richard Ker (@richardker) May 8, 2022

Kiki Poh Mei Kee
Computer-generated imagery (CGI) expert Kiki Poh is touted as the first Malaysian to work at Pixar.
As a shading and grooming artist, the Johorean is in charge of working on the look of the characters, including their colour, texture, and material properties in the movies.
This means she has to look in detail to make the character realistic.
Starting as a trainee employee, she has now been there for over 10 years and holds the position of Technical Director at Pixar.
She was part of the workforce for the production of the films Toy Story, Monsters, Inside Out and Luca.
The Luca Crew was a unique ensemble of awesomeness. Sometimes someone would show up at important milestone with things like these … that blew my mind!!! LUCA MACAROONS! By the amazing Kiki Poh and Andy Mai. As delicious as they look good. #LucaWatchParty pic.twitter.com/cpGa54UQXV— Enrico Casarosa (@sketchcrawl) June 26, 2021
Andrea Goh Siau Wei
Goh, originally from Kuala Lumpur, is the Leader in Layout (Camera and Staging) at Pixar and is one of the people behind Toy Story 4.
She is also the Technical Supervisor of Sonder short film.

Among Goh’s other works are Cars 3 and Incredibles 2, and her latest work is Netflix’s ‘Love, Death & Robots’.
Her work at Pixar involved determining the frame, camera angle, camera path and lighting of each animated scene.
Goh was previously accepted as one of the students under the Pixar Undergraduate Program and absorbed as a technical director trainee.
Goh enjoys solving problems and learning new things in the computer graphics world.

How Many Malaysians Are Overseas?
As of 2019, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the population of the Malaysian diaspora stands at 1,730,152.
Lack of career opportunities has been credited as among the many reasons why Malaysians are choosing to move abroad to places where their skills are actually valued and they can earn a decent living.
According to answers provided to an open-ended question included in the 2019 US Census, 38,227 people said that their ancestry or ethnic origin was Malaysian.
READ MORE: Chinese Malaysian From Johor Is NASA’s Deputy Chief Technologist
READ MORE: How A Perak Lass Became A Major Shareholder In One Of US’s Largest Electronic Factory
While many Malaysians excel in the United States, the three most popular countries that Malaysians normally choose to migrate to are Singapore, Australia, and Brunei.
Around 700,000 Malaysians have migrated to Singapore over the years while some 140,000 Malaysians have moved to Australia through the decades.
The net migration rate for Malaysia in 2020 was 1.557 per 1000 population, a 1.27% decline from 2019.

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Discriminated Because Of Race, Ipoh Homestay Guest Shares Horrifying Experience Dealing With Rude Homeowner

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Racial discrimination often rears its ugly head between tenants and house owners.

The issue is an obstacle to individuals or families who want to rent a house, as homeowners only want to rent their homes to certain races.
Recently, an Indian lady shared her unpleasant encounter with a Chinese landlord.
The lady with the Twitter handle @qvkrl wrote about the discrimination faced by her family when renting a homestay in Ipoh.
She said the homeowner, a Chinese lady, has bullied, harassed and verbally abused her and her family members.
Update: In past two days, this Chinese lady has bullied, harassed and verbally abused me, my amma and my patti. And all because I said “your floors are a little dirty”. I’m fucking tired. pic.twitter.com/unQqJPPPLX— ரம்யா (@qvkrl) April 10, 2022
Accordingly, it all started when she commented that the floors were a little dirty.
She claimed that the homeowner started making racist slurs and that Indians are cheats and liars.
She added that the experience justified the family’s mistrust and hatred towards the Chinese.
The Chinese, she said, are hypocrites because they would talk about racism in the west and yet commit the same mistakes themselves.
She also blamed the Malays for being just as guilty in her rant.

Malaysians Share Their Stories About Discrimination
The incident prompted others to share their experience of discrimination because homeowners tend to be against certain races.
There were also incidents of homeowners stating that they did not want to rent out houses or rooms to foreigners.
RE: rental racism. I’m half Malaysian Chinese and can still CONFIRM my family dealt with consistent rental racism from Chinese homeowners, because of Dad’s Indian heritage. Have flat up heard violence like “don’t cook smelly food ya” “make sure no prayer smells all” 🤮— Tehmina Kaoosji (@TehminaKaoosji) April 11, 2022
At the same time, some said homeowners have the right to safeguard themselves against irresponsible tenants.
They noted that such homeowners are likely to have had a bad experience in the past.

The practice of homeowners who openly advertise racial preferences and other biases has been ongoing for years, but no solution is in sight.
Sewa rumah pun sama kadang tu..kita call je terus malay ke?oh xmo.mau cina saja..ada backup kata ada la tu reason dia..abes tu yang homestay ni xde reason?hahaha https://t.co/zQFhiHy13f— Daddy Afqar (@zua_al_azmi) May 22, 2021
Towards A Fair Housing Policy
The country does not yet have a law on residential rent expressly to guarantee the rental market.
Most tenants and landlords rely on rental agreements to demonstrate responsibilities and obligations between owners and tenants.
Trustee of Yayasan Perpaduan Malaysia, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, said that such an act should be enacted to ensure the rights and justice of both parties are protected.
He said that in the past, homeowners had the right to determine the tenant and the amount of rent.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) had been urged to enact the Residential Rental Act (RTA).
The RTA will help address racial discrimination between tenants and homeowners.
Ntah la. Dah 2020 kot.Rumah sblm ni aku sewa dengan org Cina. Rumah skrg pun sewa dgn org Cina dan sblm aku penyewa adalah org India.OK saja dia dgn aku.Jiran aku skrg, orang Melayu ada, Cina ada, India pun ada.Xde masalah pun.#FuckRacism https://t.co/5D8TcXvoot— Firdaus (@firdzu) December 11, 2020
In November 2021, the RTA was proposed to be tabled this year with measures to curb discrimination in the rental market.
Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat, Housing and Local Government Minister Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the ministry would look into such discrimination.
Reezal Merican said the ministry held discussions with stakeholders to get feedback.
The Cabinet agreed in principle to table the bill in Parliament in the first quarter of this year.
KPKT will conduct an in-depth study into race discrimination in Malaysia’s rental market, ahead of the tabling of the proposed Residential Tenancy Act next year.“Agak janggal kalau ada akta-akta yang mengongkong preference hak pemilik,” Minister Reezal Merican says. pic.twitter.com/49s7ZK0pSD— BFM News (@NewsBFM) November 1, 2021

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