Dr Dzul Suggests Mass Testing For Covid-19 Antibodies To Gradually Restart The Economy

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According to The Malaysian Insight, Ex-Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad has suggested that mass testing for coronavirus antibodies should be rolled out instead of prolonging the movement control order (MCO).
The mass testing will allow more people to go back to work, revive the battered economy, and return to a sense of normalcy.
Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who led the fight against the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic while he was still Health Minister, claims that serological tests will identify those people with antibodies that protects the person against the virus.
Recovered Covid-19 patients possess antibodies against the virus, as do some people who were infected but did not fall sick or were asymptomatic.
Serological tests that screen for antibodies cost merely around RM20 per person. Covid-19 tests are between RM380 to RM700. Thus, it will be much more feasible to do mass testing for antibodies using the serological tests.
The most optimal way forward is to test for both: those who have the virus and those who have antibodies.Dr Dzulkefly to The Malaysian Insight
By testing for the population who do possess the blood proteins that fights the virus and allowing them to return to regular work, the economy can gradually recover.
Individuals who have the crucial antibodies should be allowed to return to work. They can help to restart operations at their companies or start earning an income again.
As the MCO prolongs, many Malaysians are facing an alarming financial crunch and economic stress. Currently, the MCO has been extended until 28 April 2020.

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KFC made a Japanese-style dating sim game for all you Sanders-lovers

If you thought your love for fast food ended at the dining table, you thought wrong. KFC is changing the fast food narrative with… a dating simulator game.
Yes, KFC’s marketing team lost their minds and created a full-fledged game in which you can date Colonel Sanders.
But within the fog of madness, I Love You Colonel Sanders was born and we can’t help falling in love.
 When Colonel Sanders looks like this, it’s time to put down the chicken and pick up the controller.(Picture credit: KFC)
The game is now free to download and play on Steam, and within two days it has racked up a jaw-dropping 2,462 reviews that are 95% overwhelmingly positive at the time of writing.
According to the Steam description, the game features (other than dating Colonel Sanders) include, but are not limited to:– 9 different characters– secret recipes– cooking battles– a degree from a fictional culinary school (finally, time to make your parents proud)
The corgi is your professor. Yes, really.(Picture credit: Steam)
And of course, no dating simulation is complete without your “rivals” vying for Colonel Sanders‘ attention, sporting a culinary-school uniform that definitely doesn’t follow food-safety regulation.

Picture credit: Steam

But of course, we know that the entire game is simply a huge advertisement for KFC… and the people don’t care, as proven by the numerous glowing reviews left on Steam by players.

Picture credit: Steam

So there you go. Bring honour to your parents and earn yourself a fictional culinary degree while wooing a *checks calendar* technically 129-year-old supposedly-dead fast food chain founder.
I mean, what else were you going to do with your weekend anyway? Download the game here.


Covid-19: What Makes You A Close Contact And How To Declare In MySejahtera

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Has someone you met recently tested positive for Covid-19? If so, are you counted as close contact?

Perhaps many are still confused about the meaning of close contact and what action needs to be taken next.
If you have had direct contact with a person who is positive for Covid-19 within the last 14 days – either face to face with a Covid-19 patient at a distance of less than 1 meter OR in contact with him/her, you are considered as close contact.

Here is the latest information by the Health Ministry regarding close contacts.
Meaning Of Close Contact
How does one become a close contact?
Those who live in the same house or live together in the same place with a person who is Covid-19 positive.Close chat (face to face) of more than 15 minutes with a distance of less than 1 meter with a person who is Covid-19 positive.Being with a person who is Covid-19 positive in an air-conditioned room for more than 2 hours together.Traveling/driving with a person who is Covid-19 positive for more than 15 minutes.

In addition, close contacts also include the following individuals:
Health personnel providing treatment for Covid-19-certified cases without wearing complete personal protective equipment (PPE).Individuals living in the same household with a person who is Covid-19 positiveIndividuals sitting close (less than 1 meter) with a person who is Covid-19 positive in one premise such as an office, classroom, places of worship, shop and others.Individuals who traveled together and sat nearby (less than 1 meter) with a person who is Covid-19 positive throughout the trip.

What To Do In Case Of Close Contact?
If you meet any of the criteria above, it needs to be reported in your MySejahtera system (positive case) to enable a digital quarantine order to be issued (HSO).
Starting 8 February 2022, here are the steps to take if you become a close contact.
Perform a self-test if you have symptoms.If positive, report your results in MySejahtera.Isolate yourself and then you will be given a digital quarantine order from MySejahtera (Can be used for formal purposes)Enter the list of names of your close contacts in your MySejahtera application to enable quarantine instructions to be given to your close contacts in their MySejahtera.Continue quarantine if you are asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic (no need to attend CAC) until the end of the quarantine order.If your health condition worsens or your symptoms worsen, call the CAC or go directly to your nearest Hospital/KK emergency.Those with CATEGORY 2B symptoms, need to be present for treatment.

How To Declare Yourself In MySejahtera
You can declare yourself in the MySejahtera application through the following steps:
Open the MySejahtera application> Click COVID-19 Status on the main pagePress Start to start answering the question.Answer Yes if you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 14 days.Fill in the information on the Covid-19 positive case.

You will receive a Home Surveillance Order/quarantine at home through MySejahtera as below:

For ALL individuals identified as close contact to a positive case (including those who have not been vaccinated):
If you do not experience any symptoms, there is no need to attend the CAC, there is no need to do a Covid-19 test (unless symptomatic), and will no longer need to wear a bracelet.
You only need to quarantine at home and answer Health Assessment questions every day until the end of quarantine.
The Quarantine Release Letter (RO) will also be available digitally once you have had enough days to undergo quarantine.
Close contacts will be given a digital HSO through MySejahtera and only need to undergo quarantine at their respective residences.
An SMS or call from the Automated Voice Recording (robocall) service will be sent if you do not conduct self-monitoring through MySejahtera.
Quarantine Period
The isolation period (quarantine) for individuals identified as close contact to Covid-19 positive cases is as follows:
5 days for individuals who have received a booster dose;7 days for individuals who have received a complete vaccination;10 days for individuals who have not been fully vaccinated or have not been vaccinated.

Failure to be at a quarantine address during the monitoring of the HSO period is an offense.
READ MORE: MySejahtera Status Is Yellow And Can’t Enter Shops? Here’s How To Switch To Blue

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SIX Mâ€™sian companies made it to Forbes Asiaâ€™s â€˜Best Over a Billionâ€™ list!

Many of you may have heard of Forbes, famed for their lists
of influential figures in the corporate and real world.
Now, Forbes Asia has come up with a new ranking list for Asian
nations- Best Over A Billion.
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This is the first Best Over A Billion list by Forbes Asia.
An extension of the well-established Best Under A Billion, this new list recognises 200 best-performing companies in Asia Pacific (APAC) that generate revenues of at least US$1 BILLION (RM4.2 billion).
Guess what? SIX local companies made it on the list!
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How were the companies selected?
Well, obviously companies with US$1 billion or more in revenue
for the 2018 financial year were selected.

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Starting off with 3,200 APAC listed companies, the list was
whittled down to eliminate unprofitable companies, those with legal issues, debt
larger than capital and more.
Who are the 6 Malaysian companies?
1. Public Bank – US$5.053 billion sales

Credit: Malay Mail

Set up as a â€˜bank for the publicâ€™ in 1966, Public Bank is now the THIRD largest bank in Malaysia and a formidable presence in the Southeast Asian market.
2. Batu Kawan – US$4.667 billion sales

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One of the most well-known companies in Malaysia (especially amongst investors), Batu Kawan Berhad was incorporated in 1965.
It started off as a plantation companyÂ  before diversifying into a mammoth investment holding company with assets in manufacturing, transportation and property.
3. Kuala Lumpur Kepong (KLK) – US$4.564 billion sales

Credit: KLK

Also started as a plantation company, KLK was actually founded in 1906 London for Malayan rubber and coffee plantations. The company then shifted its head office to KL in 1971 and incorporated in Malaysia in 1973.
KLK stands as one of the largest plantation companies in Malaysia,
focusing on palm oil and rubber. Itâ€™s also involved in chemical manufacturing
and property.
4. IHH Healthcare – US$2.854 billion sales

Credit: Medical Departures

While a Malaysian company, IHH Healthcare is also present in 12 countries with 83 hospitals under its wing.
This is the healthcare company that owns the Gleneagles, Pantai and Amanjaya hospitals in Malaysia.
5. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings – US$2.273 billion
sales

Credit: Press Metal

The Malaysian-based aluminium company has expanded from its humble beginnings as an aluminium extrusion company in 1986. The company is now the largest aluminium producer in South East Asia.
6. Hap Seng Consolidated – US$1.548 billion sales

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The company found its roots as Hap Seng Co in 1946 Tawau, focusing on timber back then. The company then diversified, and the Group was incorporated in 1976.
It has now grown into a behemoth of plantations, property development and investment, credit financing, automotive, fertilizers trading and building materials.
Most of you would recognise Hap Seng Star – the famous Mercedes-Benz
dealership in Malaysia- and the long-established property developer in Sabah, Hap
Seng Land.

In case youâ€™re wondering how our neighbours did, Singapore barely
beat us with 9 companies on the list while 11 Indonesian companies were featured
on the list.
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MACC Arrests Two ‘Datuks’ Allegedly Involved In KL Tower Concession Takeover

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested two senior managers to assist in the investigation of the takeover of the KL Tower concession.

The government owns KL Tower, but the operations and maintenance of the building have been handled on contract by Telekom Malaysia (TM) subsidiary, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB), since 1996.
However, it was recently made known that the building had been sold to an unknown company called Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd.
The two senior managers, aged 49 and 59, have Datuk titles, and were arrested at the MACC headquarters on 6 January 2023 after giving their statements, Free Malaysia Today reported.
One of them is a manager at Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd while the other was a middleman in the takeover.
According to The Edge, it’s suspected that the selection of the company concerned to takeover the KL Tower concession involved a request for a cash bribe amounting to hundreds of thousands of ringgit and a luxury watch as a gift to the ‘superior.’
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009.

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[Watch] Pelawan Assemblyman Gets Into Heated Argument With Teacher Regarding School Drop Offs

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A video recently went viral when Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang allegedly got into a heated argument with teachers at a school.

Tiang argued that parents should be allowed to drive into the school compound to drop off students. He believes that doing so will relieve the traffic jam in the morning too.
However, the teacher said parents aren’t allowed to drive into the school in order to protect the safety of students.
In response, Tiang was adamant that he could ensure all of the school children’s safety. As he raised his voice, the teachers told him to calm down before they’ll resume the conversation.
This is an interesting argument. Should parents be allowed to drive into d school compound when picking/dropping off their children for school? What do u think? pic.twitter.com/tcAkFHc0Ef— Cyril Dason (@cyrildason) April 12, 2022
Netizens have their say
The dilemma has drawn netizens to give their two cents on the matter too. While some netizens agree with Tiang, other netizens, including teachers, gave some examples showing why opening the school gates would not solve the traffic problem either.
Some netizens said allowing parents to drop off children would still cause a traffic jam but this time, it’ll be in the school compound itself.
Although a rule can be enforced that parents could only drop off children, the reality is most parents wouldn’t listen and would do as they please.
They could stop inside the school for a long time, oblivious to the other parents who are sending their children to school.
Not only that, letting parents drive into the school will increase the likelihood of students getting run down by cars. When that happens, whose fault will it be?
Personally, i think for safety purposes cant allow the parents to drive in. Even my secondary school last time also parents drive in did not help with the jam. Lagi teruk adalah because some parents decide to just wait for the child even if it takes them more than 5 mins— 📝 LLW. Angking  (@LissaLaila) April 13, 2022
Kids are going to be running and walking in the school compounds here and there so letting in parents' cars will need more responsibility than just telling it's going to be okay. I'm one of the teachers that's being on duty before the first bell and after the last bell.— NrhdyhMhmed🇲🇾 (@CikManisDonut) April 13, 2022
Betul. Kalau semua parents drive hantar anak sampai ke dalam, tetiba terlanggar murid yg berjalan kaki mcm mana pulak? Nanti ibu bapa salahkan guru pulak sbb tak control lalu lintas katanya— najibul ghunnah (@fiedomin) April 14, 2022
Drop off only. For picking up, instead of a moving flow of drive through (perception), there will be cars hanging around, jamming up the flow (reality).— thatsmyfullname (@thatsmyfullname) April 13, 2022
Betul, memang fikir anak sendiri je. Tu sekolah rendah budak2 boleh berlari bila2 masa. YB or parents mostly akan fikir something yg mudah bagi pihak dorg je. Yang kene hadap cikgu ngan pgurusan sekolah yg dah tahu what’s good and bad within the school compound— Shahidi (@edyamry96) April 13, 2022
Some suggested that the school install a boom gate and supply parents with access cards to enter the compound.
However, netizens said Tiang must be prepared to give the budget for extra spending and a maintenance budget to repair the wear and tear of the school compound due to high traffic.

The drop off solution might work well if the school has other exits to allow traffic to flow smoothly. With only one exit, the parents would only find themselves in a smaller gridlock within the school compound.
While netizens could debate all they want online, the matter is still best resolved with Tiang discussing the issue with the Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) and the school.

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[Watch] Woman Prevented From Leaving Hospital, Mistaken As Patient Due To Striped Shirt

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Lately, there have been issues regarding the acceptable dress codes in government agencies and departments.

One reason is that what’s constituted as decent wear differs between different people, and there’s no flexibility with the archaic dress code.
READ MORE: Dress Code: Visitor Barred From Entering Kuantan Hospital Due To Misunderstanding
READ MORE: 60-Year-Old Woman Claims Stopped From Entering City Council Over Long Dress
READ MORE: Woman In Shorts Denied Entry At Kajang Police Station After Getting Into An Accident
READ MORE: Health DG Says Clothes Policing Shouldn’t Happen At Medical Facilities
While we often hear about people getting turned away from the premises for dressing against the standards, a woman’s recent experience at a hospital drew laughter.
In a TikTok video, a woman wearing a blue and white striped blouse couldn’t contain her laughter when she was prevented from leaving the hospital.
According to TikTok user Epal Manis, her cousin was allegedly prevented from leaving the premises because her blouse was similar to the clothes worn by hospital patients.
The guard might have prevented her from leaving just in case she was a runaway patient.
She was eventually allowed to go home, and the situation amused netizens.
  @rajanurul123 hahhaaa…adoii..kesian dia…merahhh mukeee🤣🤣 ♬ Funny – Gold-Tiger
Netizens also shared their similar hilarious experiences at hospitals. A person said their husband once dressed smartly for work but dropped by the hospital first to visit their child. When he got there, the nurses thought he was a doctor.
Meanwhile, another person’s younger sibling was mistaken as a hospital staff because he was wearing a white-coloured uniform. The same thing happened when another netizen wore a chef uniform while visiting a friend in the hospital.
Someone’s mother was mistaken as a patient at Hospital Bahagia because she wore a sage green outfit while shopping at a mall.
In hindsight, a netizen jokingly pointed out that it could be an excellent trick to get extended visiting hours.
The hilarious incident is a good reminder not to wear striped shirts while visiting someone in a public hospital! On the other hand, the guard must be commended for being meticulous and observant while on duty.

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Malaysia Too Faces Climate Change Issues, Here’s How IWK Offers To Be Part of the Solution

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Climate change is a very real problem that affects everyone across the globe, including Malaysians.

According to National Geographic, its impact towards the water cycle – by influencing when, where, and how much precipitation falls – makes it difficult for people worldwide to get water.
It’s reported that the impact of climate change on water resources will be mostly felt in the tropics, where most developing countries are located, including Malaysia.
One of the ways the United Nations, in their World Water Development Report, suggests to overcome this problem is by treating and reusing wastewater which is a major source of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.
It’s reported that worldwide between 80% and 90% of wastewater is discharged to the environment without any form of treatment. The large amount of untreated wastewater may lead to water-borne diseases. To make matters worse, can you imagine if these dangerous substances are especially present at water intake?
How Malaysia get its water
Usually, water that is supplied to millions of Malaysians comes from natural sources, like rainwater and rivers, and then treated before being pumped to homes.
But the water is not exclusively for households as commercial premises and industries also use the same source for their businesses.
This would be a problem during droughts when these resources start to deplete as both commercial and residential users would suffer.
Credit: Malay Mail
Recycled water a viable alternative
Malaysians might not be aware of this, but besides getting our water from raw resources, waste water might be able to play an important role in protecting our water supply and might even be a potential secondary source.
To make that happen, Malaysia’s national sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is looking to recycle waste water and make it usable again, an initiative they intend to advance this collaboration with water operators.
Instead of letting the treated effluent go to waste, the company sees the discharged effluent – meaning the wastewater that has been treated – as having a huge potential to be reused for non-potable activities such as for cleaning works and other industrial or manufacturing routines; and not for drinking purposes.
As a company owned by the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), IWK has embarked on a water reclamation initiative whereby wastewater treated by IWK’s sewage treatment plant will undergo further treatment to be reused for non-potable purposes.
How does it work?
The sewage goes through a filtration process involving multiple types of tanks to remove all the nasty stuff.
What comes out of this process are a few things – sludge (which can be used as a soil conditioner for ornamental plants), the effluent (the water that has been cleaned) and biogas (renewable source of energy).
Credit: IWK
IWK said they are able to produce over 5,600 million litres of treated wastewater daily – that’s equivalent to approximately 2,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools which is then released into a body of water.
Recently, the company collaborated with Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) on a sustainable water recycling initiative through a special purpose vehicle, Central Water Reclamation Sdn Bhd.
Credit: IWK
IWK’s role is to treat the wastewater at their plants and then send it over to Central Water’s treatment plant for the next step.
The treatment plant will then produce non-potable treated water, which is distributed by Air Selangor to industrial customers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Credit: IWK
How would this benefit Malaysians?
Malaysia is still very dependent on water catchment, which poses a vulnerability in our water supply as it depends on weather conditions and changes.
To ensure a more sustainable water supply, it is crucial to diversify the country’s water supply portfolio by combining safe water resources and reducing dependence on water supply that is based on rainwater.
IWK’s efforts in the water reclamation project can be used to minimise water shortage in the future, whereby it can supply businesses with the water they need while reserving the raw resource for residential consumers.
To ensure a more sustainable water supply, it is crucial to diversify the country’s water supply portfolio by combining safe water resources and reducing dependence on water supply that is based on rainwater.

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Expert Says Single, Childless Women Are The Happiest People

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It’s official: Unmarried, childless women are the happiest group in the population.
Notable happiness expert in happiness, Paul Dolan, said that women who’ve never married or had children are the healthiest and happiest population subgroup.
Speaking at the 2019 Hay Festival in Wales, the professor of behavioural science at London School of Economics revealed that these traditional indicators of success did not necessarily equate to happiness.
As reported by The Guardian, Paul carries out original research into the measurement of happiness and its causes and consequences.
He says, “We do have some good longitudinal data following the same people over time, but I am going to do a massive disservice to that science and just say: if you’re a man, you should probably get married; if you’re a woman, don’t bother.”
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According to Paul, men “calmed down” after marriage; taking fewer risks, earning more money and living longer. Meanwhile, women had higher risk of physical and mental conditions.
His latest book, Happy Ever After, includes evidence from the American Time Use Survey (ATUS) that found married people to be happier than unmarried, but only with their spouse in the room.
Single ladies, the next time a nosy aunty asks you “When are you going to get married?”, whip out this article and flaunt your happiness!

Girl power is on the rise, did you hear about the female anaconda that gave birth without a man-aconda?
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Adult ICU Is Now Full Of Children, What Parents Need To Know About MIS-C

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The Ministry of Health (KKM) recently announced a 160% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in Malaysia.

This is a matter of concern and should be taken seriously by parents in particular.
With the various variants in existence, the epidemic has become much easier to spread and without us realizing it.
In addition to the symptoms caused by Covid-19 itself, there is another complication that worry doctors, namely MIS-C or multisystem inflammatory syndrome.
MIS-C is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal organs.
  @rafidah72 Please ibubapa. Cepatlah bawa anak2 untuk vaksin sebelum mereka dijangkiti COVID19. #TikTokGuru #JomBelajar #LearnOnTikTok #lindungidirilindungikeluarga #elakkomplikasicovid19 ♬ PadaMu Kubersujud – Religi Islam – Afgan
According to Dr. Rusyainie Ramli, who is Senior Medical Officer in the Ministry of Defense (Mindef), this complication is what she fears the most.
Every single child I diagnosed with COVID-19, it started to make me anxious. When they just got infected, that was only one phase. The symptoms they experience make them whine, lose their appetite and become inactive. Even then, it would be a major problem, especially if they had symptoms involving the respiratory system.Dr. Rusyainie Ramli on Covid-19 developing in children.

What exactly is MIS-C?
MIS-C is a type of inflammation that affects important organs such as:
HeartLungsKidneyBrainSkinEyesDigestive system
Thus, MIS-C is not to be taken lightly.
Dr. Rusyainie said the complications that can occur within 2-4 weeks after COVID-19 makes her even more worried and anxious.
According to Dr. Rusyainie, MIS-C usually occurs in children aged 3 to 12 years, with an average age of 8 years.

The Importance Of Covid-19 Vaccine For Children
With the recent high number of Covid-19 cases and more children being infected, Dr. Rafidah also called on parents to get the vaccine for their children.
This is because 1 in 3,200 children can get MIS-C when infected with Covid-19.
What is the guarantee that our children will not be a victim of Covid-19? And you won’t get MIS-C complications?Dr. Rusyainie Ramli on Covid-19 developing in children and the risk of MIS-C complications.
Dr. Rusyainie added that it is very important for children to get vaccinated because unlike the parents, they have not completed a dose of the booster.
Children often go out and follow their parents for social activities, exposing them to Covid-19. If they have a chronic disease such as asthma or obesity, Covid-19 might have serious repercussions on them.Dr. Rusyainie Ramli on chances of Covid-19 developing in children.
Vaccination not only protects against severe disease, hospitalization, and death – but also reduces the risks of long COVID in adults and MIS-C in children.#thisisourshot #vacunateya pic.twitter.com/gF8RQ0MERx— ThisIsOurShot (@ThisIsOurShot) February 11, 2022
She pointed out that they do not have antibodies to fight Covid-19 that can be produced through vaccines.
As a result, they end up in ICUs which is worrisome and a burden for parents.
Dr. Rusyainie urged parents to protect their children from Covid-19 by giving them vaccines when they are old enough.
Malaysia kicked off its National Covid-19 Immunisation Program, or PICKids, for children aged five to 11 recently.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the PICKids will further bolster the country’s high vaccination rate.
According to reports, the vaccination rate under PICKids was still under 10 percent.
YB @Khairykj’s youngest boy, Raif, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today #PICKids pic.twitter.com/UB2i9x3QUS— Melissa A. Johnson (@Melissa_Jhnsn) February 13, 2022
When To Seek Emergency Care
If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
Trouble breathingPain or pressure in the chest that does not go awayConfusion or unusual behaviorSevere abdominal painInability to wake or stay awakePale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please call a medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Call 999 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have Covid-19.

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[Watch] Parents Abuse Apartment Security After Leaving Child For Them To ‘Babysit’

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Netizens don’t quite know what to make of a recent viral incident that saw a couple having a heated encounter with security personnel at an apartment complex in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur over what’s described as a “nuisance incident”.

So according to a memo made by the management of Residensi SkyAwani on Facebook, a family of new tenants who were renting at the apartment building had allegedly harassed their security guards – having acted both physically and verbally aggressive in public.
The management said that the couple apparently had left their child at a security desk manned by one of their officers, supposedly to have him watch over the little girl while they were off doing other things nearby.
The post further explains that, at the time, the security personnel were in a middle of a shift change as part of their job to patrol the building.
Though it remains unclear what exactly happened, the management had summarised by the CCTV footage and eyewitnessed accounts during the incident that the couple’s rude behaviour was triggered when they felt angered that the security guards somehow failed to babysit their kid.
“Please note that childcare duties are not specified within the scope of security duties in contract,” wrote the management in the memo dated 27 October, mentioning that the police have been notified of the incident and that action would be taken against the tenants in question.
Snapshots of the incident included in the memo show a man confronting a security guard in uniform before another person steps in assumingly to resolve the situation.

Amazingly, a first-person view of the incident, believed to have been captured by one of the security guards, was also leaked online.
At just over two minutes long, the video shows a man and a woman exchanging insults with the man behind the camera as a child sits quietly in the background.
“Security is irresponsible,” shouted the man, as the woman holds up her own phone to assumingly record the incident himself.
“Woah, it’s the security’s job to take care of other people’s children?” addressed the man behind the camera, before the family leaves with what appears to be baskets of laundry in tow.
Naturally, the viral incident was met with confusion, anger, and humour from netizens who had witnessed the peculiar scene.
Gaiz. My place 😂 https://t.co/1o1t4UwNda pic.twitter.com/dlMvwxXQZP— shryn (@WXYZ______) October 31, 2021
Many had sided with the security guards in the issue, saying that they had done nothing wrong.
“Yes, it’s not the security guards duty to take care of the kid.” wrote one commenter.
“This is the first time I’ve read about someone asking a security guard to take care of their kid.” laughs another.
“Job Vacancy: Security Guard cum Babysitter,” joked one of the commenters.
While others appeared to be more concerned over the fate of the child who was unfortunate enough to have been the reason for the incident that took place.
“That poor kid. It’s not enough that she was left there, the father had to insult people in public,” noted one commenter.
“Lead by example. Children are like a piece of white cloth that is dyed by the parent’s (character). This is especially so for small children.” concluded another commenter, who seem to echo what many were thinking in terms of how the parents should’ve acted in front of their child.
This opinion somehow holds true and is reinforced by the ‘social learning theory’ in behavioural psychology.
The theory basically explains how people, i.e. children, learn and develop their behaviour through observing and imitating what others do, i.e. their parents or guardians.
In the famous ‘Bobo Doll’ experiment conducted in the 60s’, psychologists documented that a child would typically learn aggression from the adults in their life.
The experiment basically study how kids would mimic an adult’s aggressive behaviour towards a toy after having watched the adults being hostile towards the inanimate object.
(Credit: Wikimedia)
The Bobo Doll experiment demonstrated that children can learn aggressive social behaviours through ‘observational learning’ by simply being in the presence of violence.

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How Social Learning Theory Works
Bobo doll experiment
Albert Bandura's Social Learning Theory


Health DG: 30% of Covid-19 Clusters Are From The Workplace

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Of the 230 Covid-19 clusters reported in Malaysia, 62 clusters have been linked to the workplace, revealed Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

This means that 30% of Malaysia’s Covid-19 clusters have been traced to workplace infections.
Dr Noor Hisham also explained this figure includes 37 currently active clusters, of which two new ones were identified on 27 October – Lintas Cluster in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and Limbungan Cluster in Labuan.
A week earlier on 20 October, the Health DG had stated that 34.6% of Selangor’s Covid-19 cases are spread at the workplace.
READ MORE: Health DG: Many New Covid-19 Cases Linked To Workplace Infections In Selangor
However, he did explain that the infections can be brought down with employers taking proactive steps while workers adhere to the health standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place.
The proactive action of employers who carry out employee Covid-19 screening lets us detect positive non-symptomatic cases among employees. This in turn assists the MOH in carrying out public health activities immediately.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General.
Dr Noor Hisham also stressed the importance of keeping a clean and safe working environment to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Malaysia currently has 9,903 reported Covid-19 cases that are currently active.

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 27 Oktober 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


Health Ministry Disproves Use Of â€œDisinfection Boxâ€, Says Itâ€™s Not Effective Against Covid-19

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The Health Ministry has disproved the use of disinfection boxes as a countermeasure to the coronavirus disease.
This comes after Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) announced that they had designed an automated disinfection chamber to help frontliners fight Covid-19.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah explained that the chamber works by spraying chemicals on an individual inside the chamber for up to 30 seconds.
However, based on the Ministryâ€™s evaluation of the method, there is no evidence to prove that such devices work as claimed. In fact, the chemicals used could be dangerous to their users.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
According to Dr Noor Hisham, the ministry had received a number of applications to evaluate the use of disinfection boxes (or chamber, tunnel, booth, partition, gate, etc) against Covid-19 since the method had reportedly been in use in several countries.
Therefore, the ministryâ€™s technology evaluation branch conducted assessments on a few models from various countries and the ones in Malaysia.
Based on the evaluation conducted so far, we find out that there is no proof to show that the models are effective in reducing the infection of Covid-19.Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Malay Mail
Based on a post by the ministry on their Twitter account, their findings revealed that the time frame of 20 – 30 seconds of chemical spray was not sufficient for effective disinfection. They also pointed out that the method did not remove the virus from infected individuals.

2. Jangka masa 20-30 saat tidak memadai untuk proses nyahkuman yang berkesan. 3. Prosesnya juga tidak boleh membunuh kuman dalam badan manusia. 4. Tambahan pula bahan kimia yang digunakan boleh membawa kemudaratan kpd selaput badan (membrane mucosa) spt mata dan mulut. pic.twitter.com/TPPmc3ELam— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 17, 2020

Lastly, the chemicals used in the method could damage mucous membranes in the human body, such as found in the eyes, mouth, and skin.

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[Watch] School Trip Group Goes Into Panic Mode When A Snake Fell From Above Their Seats

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A TikTok video posted by Azulia Ibrahim went viral after a group of kindergarten children and teachers panicked after realising they had a new addition on their school trip.

In the video, a small and thin snake could be seen draping itself on a child’s school bag that was hung behind a chair seat.
An adult could then be seen trying to get the snake out of the vehicle with a stick but it caused more screams from the remaining group on the bus.
  @azuliaibrahim Sek awok eh.. Berdebar tiba2 ank ular jatuh dr atas bas. Tak pasti sama ada dr bumbung atau tempat simpan beg #snake #IniStyleKita ♬ Oh No – Kreepa
According to Kosmo, it’s believed that the snake fell from the luggage compartment above the seats on the bus and slithered onto the school bag.
The bus driver immediately stopped the bus by the roadside and sought help from the people in the neighbourhood nearby.
The group seated near the front of the bus were evacuated while Azulia’s group who were sitting at the back of the bus had to remain seated and silent.
Fortunately, the helpful samaritan managed to safely remove the snake from the bus after about 15 minutes of terror.
After this experience, Azulia advised bus operators to inspect their vehicles thoroughly before carrying passengers.
A lot of netizens failed to spot the snake at first due to the snake’s small size. Some even thought it was a bag strap, a charging cable or it was part of the bag’s design.

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Nepali Security Guard Brutally Assaulted, PDRM Opens Investigation

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A video of a Nepali security guard in Malaysia being repeatedly hit with a wooden truncheon, slapped, and pushed around went viral as netizens were shocked to see such violent actions. Since then, the Embassy of Nepal has filed a police report with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to open an investigation to the matter.

What you need to know: The video was taken at a condominium car park in Jalan Madrasah, Wangsa Maju, on July 7. The suspect is a Pakistani national who was filmed abusing a Nepalese who works as a security guard at the building.
Who said what: Wangsa Maju District Police Chief Rahab Ahad Bin Ismail notes that an investigation paper has been opened and the police are currently working on the case. He has asked for any additional information to this incident to be reported to the police.
Why it matters: Foreign workers who come to Malaysia are often on the receiving end of cruelty, exploitation, and dubious employment practices. Many of them have their passports confiscated (which is illegal), are forced to work long hours, and even have their paycheck deducted for suspicious reasons.
News of foreign workers being abused is unfortunately common in Malaysia, and even more unfortunately, quickly forgotten amidst outrage.
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Working 7 days a week for long hours, often debt bondage from exorbitant recruitment related fees/costs, cheated by Malaysian/Nepali recruitment agencies and brokers, living in squalid accomodation it is often truly barely a human existence @livinglizly @tashny @AnanthalakshmiA pic.twitter.com/44vVJ9LbY3— Andy Hall (@Atomicalandy) July 31, 2020

Read more:Bangladeshi workers traded like slaves between M’sian firms [TRP]We TLDR-ed The “Datin” Accused Of Abusing Maid In 2016 & Is Now A No-Show In Court [TRP]

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Health DG Explains Decision To Reopen Economy On 4th May

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During the Health Ministryâ€™s daily Covid-19 briefing, the Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah gave some insight into the countryâ€™s decision to reopen the economy on 4th May in the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
The intention of the MCO is not to end the transmission of the virus, but to flatten the curve.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Citing the projection of 8,900 Covid-19 cases by the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER), Dr Noor Hisham explains that itâ€™s clear that Malaysia has successfully flattened the curve, but the battlefield in the ongoing war against the virus has changed.

Status terkini #COVID19 2 Mei. Kes baharu 105 (11 kes import) Tiada kematian baharu dalam tempoh 24 jam, kekal 103 kes kematian. pic.twitter.com/kUXXUy24TK— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 2, 2020

On a different battlefield, a new strategy is needed as the Health Ministry expects that the virus will remain in the community for a long time, around a year or so. Therefore, the next step after flattening the curve is to control the disease for the long term while balancing livelihoods.
For example, dengue is part of the community, but we learn to take action from time to time. Similarly, Covid-19 will be a part of the community now, but the only way to protect ourselves is to follow the Health Ministryâ€™s SOP and make sure we comply.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Therefore, Dr Noor Hisham explains that there are two important things that the community needs to empower themselves with:
Social disciplineSocial responsibility
He warns that if Malaysians do not take on personal responsibility to maintain social distancing and adhering to the authoritiesâ€™ guidelines on minimising their risk of the disease, the countryâ€™s fight with Covid-19 will be difficult for the next couple of weeks.
The Health Ministry urges for public compliance to break the transmission of Covid-19 and ask Malaysians to stay home unless necessary because itâ€™s still the safest place until a cure or vaccine is found.

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The Pandemic Makes Life More Dependent On The Internet: Online Games Have Become A New Hotbed For Terrorists

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Interpersonal relationships, social life and working environment have largely shifted to cyberspace since the dawn of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A significant online gaming culture with its own communication eco-systems and sub-cultures has also emerged.
More people use games and other related platforms to find psychological comfort, establish social relationships and make new friends.
According to the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office (UNOCT),  terrorists and violent extremists are also invading the online gaming space for their own sinister purpose.
They use digital space to spread extremist propaganda, raise funds and recruit people.
In just a few short decades, the online gaming industry has exploded, enabling gamers to enter a whole new world. (Credit: UNCCT)
Therefore, the United Nations is urging member states to take countermeasures against this major and urgent international problem.
Accordingly, the rapid development of online gaming technology has brought together 2.7 billion game users of different ages, genders and nationalities in the digital world.
They participate in online competitions that simulate the real-life experience, a phenomenon that terrorists can use to promote extreme terrorism.
Clear And Present Danger
Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) Dr Jehangir Khan said that anxiety and depression brought by the coronavirus epidemic provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories, violent extremist propaganda speech to spread online and offline globally.
Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) Dr Jehangir Khan. (Credit (UNCCT)
He also warned that terrorists are also planning and preparing for their next attack.
Jehangir pointed out that the online games developed by Al-Qaida and the Islamic State are adapted from popular first-person shooting games.
They use online games to achieve plans that transcend national boundaries, and must therefore be solved through multilateral cooperation and multi-stakeholder participation.Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) Dr Jehangir Khan
Gaming Can Also Act As A Force For Good
UNCCT said it is committed to raising awareness and providing programmatic responses to counter this exploitation.
Efforts are also being made to explore opportunities in developing the gaming space as a force for good in an effort to prevent violent extremism.
The findings by UNCCT were announced during a recent Expert Roundtable Event on Video Games and Violent Extremism.
The event was the third phase of a multipronged initiative to address exploitation in gaming.
Watch the event recording on Youtube or via UN Web TV by following this link bit.ly/live6Dec.

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“Put In Cold Storage” Two Diplomats Sent Packing After No UAE Officials Came To Greet PM Upon Arrival In Dubai

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Two senior diplomats in the United Arab Emirates were sent packing following the lack of official “guest status” received by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during his official visit to the Emirates last month, FMT reported.

The two, ambassador Datuk Mohd Tarid Sufian and the consul-general in Dubai, Mohd Hasril Abdul Hamid was reported to be put into “cold storage” where they were both re-assigned to a pool of civil servants in the public service department in Putrajaya.
Quoting several unnamed sources, the news portal also reported that the move to put both senior officials in cold storage doesn’t sit well with officials at the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
According to the report, the ambassador had relayed to Wisma Putra that the UAE government believe that the timing of Ismail’s visit to Dubai was not suitable as it coincided with the Dubai World Expo which saw hundreds of VIPs coming from all over the world into the country daily.
“Wisma Putra or the foreign minister should have advised the prime minister to reschedule the visit. This is a major flaw as it involves diplomacy and the reputation of the government,” the source said.
FMT however stated that it is not known if Ismail is aware of the recall.
The Wisma Putra officials are also unhappy with Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah for not defending his officers from being ordered to come back home.
“Of course their official reply will be that it is a normal transfer and has nothing to do with the prime minister’s visit. But the staff won’t buy it,” he added.
The PM’s entourage, including Saifuddin, was only greeted by Mohd Tarid and Mohd Hasril upon their arrival at the Al Maktoum International Airport, in Dubai, last month.

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17YO Animal Rescuer Attempts Suicide After Schoolmates Call Him “Dirty & Smelly”

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An animal rescue group based in Sabah reported today that one of their teenage volunteers attempted suicide due to bullying over his love for animals.

In a heart-wrenching post, Animal Lovers Independent Rescuers (ALIR) wrote about how one of their long-term young animal caretakers Ed (a pseudonym) was admitted into the hospital after overdosing on pills and leaving behind a suicide note.
According to the post, Ed’s brother found him unconcious and rushed him to the hospital, where he was in critical condition in the emergency ward for over 50 hours.
Luckily, his condition then took a turn for the better. He was transferred out of emergency, and has recovered enough to be discharged from the hospital. However, ALIR notes that he will continue to require therapy and medical checkups.
A full recovery will take time.(Credit: Freepik)
According to the post, Ed has been taking care of stray animals for more than 10 years, since he was 7 years old. Not only does he volunteer at ALIR, he lives at home with some 50 rescued dogs too.
However, his love for animals have turned him into a victim of intense bullying from schoolmates.
Caring for animals is one of his way to escape from all the traumatized episodes and been dealing with severe depression all these years without proper help and treatment.ALIR on Facebook
Allegedly, his schoolmates would call him dirty and smelly. Some even threw away his lunchbox so he would have nothing to eat. He claimed to have reported these incidents of bullying to his school teachers but was told to deal with it himself.
We just want to protect our rescued fur friends and treat them just how we wish people to treat us.ALIR on Facebook
Speaking to TRP, ALIR notes that Ed has gone through bullying since primary school all through high school by different group of students.
When Ed first encountered bullying in primary school, a police report was lodged, but no action taken. He then changed schools, but the same kind of bullying would happen. Even when his parents brought up the issue to school authorities, teachers did not take it seriously.
Children may face bullying in schools with no support from authorities.(Credit: Malay Mail)
While the bullying stopped momentarily after his parents confronted the students directly, it resumed when he entered a new high school.
However, as he did not want to cause additional issues, he kept it all to himself and started to sink into severe depression unknowingly until it cumulated into the suicide attempt.
We just wish that people will be aware that bullying is not OK. Schools should also be aware of (these bullying incidents).ALIR to TRP
Ed’s medical fees for his treatment will be covered by his family.
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Here’s The Official Deepavali SOPs For CMCO, EMCO & RMCO Areas

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The National Security Council (MKN) has released the official standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Malaysians celebrating Deepavali on 14 November.

According to Senior Minister (Defence & Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the SOPs differ for areas under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).
Deepavali SOP for RMCO & CMCO Areas
In places of worship (temple/kuil)
Prayers only allowed on the first day of Deepavali (14 November)A counter must be placed at the entrance to check temperature and screen for symptoms associated with Covid-19 such as cough, sore throat and difficulty breathing.Record attendance manually or via MySejahtera app.Those with chronic diseases, elderly and children below 12 years old are discouraged from going to the temple.Prayers must fully comply with the SOP for places of worship that was previously released by MKNPrayers conducted between 7am -12 noon and divided into five sessions. There must be a 30 minute gap between each session for sanitation.Maximum 30 people in attendance for one prayer session.Sweets must be distributed in pre-packed packages to attendees.Attendees must immediately disperse once prayers have concluded.
SOP at home- landed property
Close family members allowed and maximum 20 people at any one time.Interdistrict and interstate travel not allowed in CMCO areas.
SOP at home – strata property (apartment, condominium etc)
Unit size below 1,500 square feet – maximum 10 peopleUnit size above 1,500 square feet – maximum 15 people
Wearing face masks, physical distancing, washing hands and use of hand sanitizer is highly encouraged.
Deepavali SOP for EMCO Areas
Prayers at temple is not allowed at allHome prayers and festivities are only allowed for family members of the same household.No visitors allowed
Ismail Sabri also stressed that no balik kampung is allowed for those in CMCO and EMCO areas.

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It’s a Miracle-! Fastest Roshan kill in professional Dota 2 game

If you play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games then you’d know how tough the map boss is supposed to be.
But over the weekend a new record was set for the fastest Roshan kill in a legitimate game of Defence of the Ancients (DOTA) 2.

We looked for Roshan on GIPHY but only found this guy.
You might ask “How fast?”
Well, ABOUT A SECOND in the 49th minute of a professional game nonetheless!

Playing as the Arc Warden, Amer “Miracle-” Al-Barkawi of Team Liquid used a Tempest Double and stacked Spark Wraiths, nuking Roshan instantly as it spawned.
Miracle- would go on to win MVP at the EPICENTER Major international Dota 2 tournament.

However, Vici Gaming eventually beat Team Liquid, taking the 1st place prize of USD350,000.

During the tournament, 16 of the best teams in the world fought for a slice of the USD1,000,000 prize pool at the CSKA Arena in Moscow, Russia, with the playoffs lasting from June 24 to June 30.

Dota 2 was developed by Valve Software as the follow up to a phenomenally popular mod of Warcraft 3.
The game consists of two teams of five picking unique champions and battling it out across an arena to destroy the other team’s base.


[Watch] Malay Aunty Selling Yau Char Kwai Speaks Fluent Cantonese, Netizens Praise Her For Being A True Malaysian

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A Malay aunty selling yau char kwai (Chinese crullers) is perhaps one of the best, non-native Cantonese speakers in the country.

The senior citizen, who introduces herself as Maznah, grew up learning the language as a kid.
What was it about Cantonese that attracted Maznah?
Maznah and her whole family speak Cantonese which they learn from their neighbours.
She and her siblings grew up on an estate, where they spent most of their time with kids from other communities.
I also spent a lot of time watching TVB (Hong Kong television channels) and Youtube videos.Maznah to TRP on her affinity for the Cantonese language from the very beginning.
Maznah recalled how her friends used to give her a Cantonese nickname that rhymes with her name.
While it was not flattering, Maznah said she did not take it to heart as they were all kids at that time.
Passing On A Legacy
There is a saying in Cantonese – “Saam Doi Baat Bou”, meaning things can’t be preserved over three generations.
Maznah would have liked to pass on her linguistic skills,  but her daughter does not speak Cantonese at all.
She recalled how her daughter cried in her early days at a Chinese primary school because she could not adapt to the environment.
In the end, the mother relented and send the daughter to a national school.
We do whatever you can to preserve what we have, but it’s up to the next generation to decide what they want to do.Maznah to TRP on retaining the Cantonese language.
Recently, Maznah was featured in a TikTok post as she tended to her stall in the town centre.
In the video, Maznah was making freshly deep-fried yau char kwai while talking to customers in Cantonese.
  @shinichikeesoon #karak #multiracial #1Malaysia #KeluargaMalaysia #foodie ♬ original sound  – Shinichi Kee Soon
The Malaysian Spirit
Her flawless Cantonese and friendliness earned her praise and admiration from netizens.
Netizens were also curious about how she was able to learn to make yau char kwai and speak Cantonese.

Maznah’s story also reminded many Malaysians of the happier pre 2000s Malaysia they once knew.
They lamented that back in the old days, people in Malaysia were extremely happy despite not having much materially.

Netizens said they would have good friends from all races and a wonderful memory of learning about their friends’ cultures themselves.
READ MORE: Chinese Lady’s Chat With A Malay Woman In Tamil Goes Viral!
But today everything is so divided. The balance between the different communities in Malaysia has shifted so much.

Some netizens drew a comparison to Maznah with veteran Hong Kong’s default ‘gweilo’ (Caucasian) actor Gregory Charles Rivers, also known as Ho Kwok-wing.
The Australian, who was a driver for Leslie Cheung and an English teacher for Chow Yun-fat, is admired for being able to speak better Cantonese than most Hongkongers.

Is Cantonese The Same As Chinese?
Cantonese, one of the three languages in China, is spoken in Hong Kong, Macau and the southern parts of the country mainly Guangzhou and eastern Guangxi.
Mandarin is spoken in Mainland China and Taiwan, and both languages are spoken in Malaysia and Singapore.
READ MORE: No, Chinese Malaysians Don’t ALL Speak “Chinese”
Not all Chinese understand Cantonese as they are completely different languages and not mutually intelligible.
Cantonese are linguistically different from Mandarin and other Chinese dialects, with different words and grammar.
Dah tu kalau sorang cakap Hokkien sorang cakap Cantonese macam ayam dengan itik lah jadinya. Macam Melayu Malaysia ni jugaklah. Orang pandai cakap jawa tak kan nak berborak dengan orang tak pandai jawa dalam Bahasa Jawa kot.— Fat.mah Adz.Mar (@fatimah_3284624) June 3, 2022
Without significant exposure or training, a speaker of Mandarin will understand little to nothing of Cantonese and vice-versa.
Cantonese, regarded as a “super-hard” language by the US Foreign Service Institute. is a tonal language.
It can be very challenging for English speakers who are used to speaking with emphasis (“I didn’t eat YOUR sandwich!”) and inflexion, such as rising tones to pose a question.

Is Cantonese Or Mandarin More Useful?
Generally, it is more useful to learn Mandarin as it’s universally spoken in just about every Chinese majority area except Hong Kong, parts of Guangdong and Malaysia.
In Malaysia, Cantonese is predominantly used in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, and some parts of East Malaysia.
The fluency of one’s Cantonese varies among Chinese Malaysians as Cantonese is not a part of the education system.
Unless you have any particular interest or attachment to Cantonese, then Mandarin will be the most useful by far.
At 900 million, Mandarin is the most commonly spoken first language in the world.

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Wedding Cancelled Due To MCO? Here’s How To Get Your Deposit Back

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With the Movement Control Order (MCO) throwing a wrench in work for those who planned to get married from 2020 onwards, couples are unfortunately met with vendors who refuse to return their deposit once the wedding has been cancelled or postponed.

Once you’ve gone through the contract, here’s what you can do to claim your money back:
1. File a claim with the Tribunal For Consumer Complaints Malaysia (TTPM)
The Tribunal for Consumer Claims (TTPM) operates under the Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP)
Consumers can claim for compensation for the purchase of goods or services permitted under the jurisdiction of the Tribunal as follows:
Total amount does not exceed RM50,000Within three years of the claim
How to file a claim?
You can file a claim by using the following methods:
At any Tribunal counter throughout the country (full list HERE)Online filling via the TTPM website (HERE)
Do note that there’s a RM5 filing fee and that physical filing is subject to the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Majlis kahwin dah cancel, tapi caterer tak mau pulangkan deposit? pic.twitter.com/zRpRugJfts— KPDNHEP (@kpdnhep) March 22, 2021
2. Claim your money via Small Claims Court
This option is viable for claims below RM5,000 and you don’t even need a lawyer. All you need to do is to go to your local Magistrate Court and fill up a form.
How to file a claim?
At the Magistrate Court, head over to the courthouse and ask for Form 198.Ensure that you have the other party’s name, address and IC number or Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) registration number.Submit the form for the case to be filed.The court will then e-mail the Writ of Summons number along with the date and location of the trial.Post a printed version of the Writ of Summons to the defendant via a registered mail service. The defendant has 14 days from the day of receipt to file a defence.All documents, including a copy of the consignment note, must be kept carefully to be handed in at the trial.
Form 198.(Credit: Facebook)
Do note that a RM20 registration fee is required when submitting the claim form.

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CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 1999
Making a small claim in court
If someone borrows money and doesn't pay you back, Malaysian law can help


National Hockey Player Suspended For Racist Comment About AR Rahman Concert

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National hockey player Hanis Nadiah Onn has been suspended from the national team after posting a racist comment on Kosmo Online’s post about the AR Rahman concert last month.

The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) said that she won’t be included in the national team line-up when they go to the upcoming 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia.
Only if she showed a positive change in behaviour will the Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHC) re-evaluate her suspension.
A committee led by Director General of the National Sports Council (MSN) Datuk Ahmad Shapawi and MHC President Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal summoned Hanis on 7 February for the investigation.
READ MORE: Hannah Yeoh Calls For Investigation Into Racist Remark Made By National Hockey Player
She had admitted to posting the comment “It must smell nice in there” on Kosmo’s Instagram post.
They also summoned the national women’s hockey team coach, Mohd Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim to help with the investigation.
He said that as the main player of the team, Hanis is humble and very disciplined throughout the training and tournaments.
The investigation concluded that Hanis uploaded the racist comment directing it at a concert that was mostly attended by Indians.
Hanis is found guilty of making comments that could be misunderstood or caused misunderstanding, annoyance or anger in another party. She has violated MHF’s code of ethics as well as tarnished the image of the national hockey team and the federation.
The committee hopes that the action will serve as a useful reminder and lesson to Hanis and all national athletes to always be careful with any posts or comments on all social media platforms.Ministry Of Youth & Sports
KENYATAAN MEDIAPemain Hoki Hanis Digantung Dan Tidak Dibenarkan Mewakili Pasukan Hoki Wanita Kebangsaan Ke Temasya Sukan Sea Cambodia 2023 #DemiMalaysia #KontinjenMALAYSIA pic.twitter.com/i3syaqQOsX— MSN MALAYSIA (@MSNMALAYSIA) February 9, 2023
READ MORE: Instagram User Incurs Netizens’ Wrath Over Racist Remark On Story At AR Rahman Concert

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Malaysia Joins UN’s Human Rights Council Even Though We’re Not Really Great At It

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Malaysia is now part of the United Nation’s (UN) Human Rights Council, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He made the announcement on social media saying that the country has 183 votes on the 2022-2024 term.
We are ready to play an active role – to be the facilitator for conciliation, enabler for cooperation, and builder of consensus. Malaysia will work closely with UN Member States to advance the global human rights agenda, as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As our nations lay the groundwork for a sustained and inclusive recovery post Covid-19, human rights must be kept at the centre of all our efforts. In unity, for humanity.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Malaysia is not the only country which has been accepted into the Council as the United States is making a comeback after withdrawing three years ago.
What is it?
The UN’s Human Rights Council is a intergovernmental body within the United Nations (UN) system that discusses about human rights issues happening worldwide.
It’s made up of 47 countries and membership is based on geographical distribution. Below is how these seats are distributed:
African States: 13 seatsAsia-Pacific States: 13 seatsLatin American and Caribbean States: 8 seatsWestern European and other States: 7 seatsEastern European States: 6 seats
The membership would last for three years and countries who have served two consecutive terms are not eligible for immediate re-election.
How is Malaysia doing in the human rights department?
Although the country has been accepted into the Council, Malaysia’s human rights track record hasn’t been stellar.
Previous reports have pointed out that there are a few things which we’re lacking in that department such as not really complying with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and dropping down to Tier 3 from Tier 2 in the US State Department’s annual human trafficking report.
READ MORE: There Are 30 Int’l Human Rights And M’sia Is ‘Meh’ On These Ones
The Tier 3 list has 17 countries in it, including North Korea, Syria and Afghanistan.
READ MORE: Malaysia Joins Afghanistan And North Korea In The Lowest Rank Of Tier 3 In The Annual Human Trafficking Report

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Cambodia Bans Travellers From Malaysia And Indonesia From 1 August

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Cambodia will temporarily ban all flights from Malaysia and Indonesia starting August 1.
After the country’s Ministry of Health recorded 23 Covid-19 cases in the Kingdom, they’ve decided to ban the flights.
It’s aimed to curb the spread of the pandemic to the public as Cambodia will celebrate the significant Khmer New Year holiday in August.
The Ministry noted that least 108 cases of COVID-19 have been reported from passengers from Malaysia and Indonesia flights.
From July 20 to 25, the ministry has noticed the number of COVID-19 found in passengers from Malaysia and Indonesia flights has increased notably.Cambodia’s Ministry of Health via Khmer Times
The decision was made a day after the two countries announced to create a travel bubble between Cambodia and Malaysia.

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MOHE Urging Universities & Colleges To Postpone Registration & Return Of Students From Red Zones

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The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) has requested that higher education institutions (IPT) make an exception for students from Covid-19 red zone to register and return to campuses.

Who said what: Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad said that students can return to their respective campuses according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) after the situation recovers. She also said that the registration, as well as teaching and learning process for the affected students can be conducted online.
Why it matters: All university and college students are scheduled to fully return to campuses next week in October, just as the number of Covid-19 cases and red zones surged in September. MOHE’s announcement comes a day after the Health Ministry declared that travellers entering Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah between 27 September to 10 October will have to be screened for Covid-19 and undergo mandatory 14 day self-quarantine.
As of 26 September, the five red zones are largely in Sabah with one in the Peninsular, which are:
Tawau, Sabah – 332 active casesSemporna, Sabah – 212 active casesLahad Datu, Sabah – 97 active casesKunak, Sabah – 51 active casesKota Setar, Kedah – 44 active cases
Daerah Lawas dari zon hijau bertukar menjadi zon kuning.Kes tempatan dari 13 Sept-26 Sept 2020 mempunyai jumlah 803 kes.Statistik tidak termasuk kes rentas negeri yang dikategori kes import B. pic.twitter.com/ttFT3K4GMH— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) September 26, 2020
Malaysia currently has 851 active Covid-19 cases.
Read more:
IPTs urged to postpone registration, return of students from red zone areas (Bernama)
MOHE: University & College Students Fully Return To Campus Beginning This July (TRP)
Returning From Sabah? Mandatory Covid-19 Test, Tag, And Home Quarantine For You (TRP)

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Did You Know That Cockroaches Resemble Cottage Cheese?

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Cockroaches are one of the world’s most hated pests and for a good reason. Not only are they unhygienic but they’re incredibly fast and annoying creatures.

READ MORE: [Watch] This Woman Casually Grabbed A Cockroach With Her Bare Hands And We’re Screaming
Malaysians have a contemporary ‘saying’ for cockroaches that goes like this.
“If the cockroach walks, then it’s still a cockroach. If it flies, that’s called a pig”.
No matter how much we hate them, we should still understand them, nevertheless.
Here are some fun facts about these ‘lovable’ critters that you might not know.
1. They can live for a week without their heads
The horror.
According to a physiologist and biochemist, Joseph Kunkel, the head can wiggle its antennae for hours after decapitation and the body can still function for simple tasks like standing and moving around.
This is because cockroaches don’t need their heads to breathe, they have small holes called spiracles in their body segments and have an open circulatory system.
2. They’re ancient grandpas
When we say they won’t die, we meant THEY DON’T DIE even if there’s a meteor strike.
Holding cockroach – Man’s hand hold a cockroach
They evolved millions of years ago and even survived the great meteoric catastrophe that made the superior dinosaur species go extinct.
Their bodies are flat to aid them to hide and squeeze themselves into tighter spaces. Maybe this helped them to survive the apocalypse once upon a time.
Funnily, they walked alongside dinosaurs, and yet, no species to date seems to like them.
3. They like beer
You may not be the only ones who like to partay. They have their social lives too you know.

A study done by researchers found out that American cockroaches (which can also be found in Malaysia) prefer alcohol-infused baits rather than water-infused baits due to their high sugar content.
They don’t consume it to get drunk or high, they just want some of that high sugar rush.
Maybe you could try and do an experiment with the cockroaches in your home, in case you’re bored. It could be a fun family experiment.
4. They have personalities?
Seriously Karen?
Scientists have found out that cockroaches have personalities like being bold, shy, social or aggressive.
So you have the adventurous ones that dart to you and you have the introvert ones that scurry away when you detect them. Maybe they just wanted to get close to you to be friendly?
Who knows, maybe you could engage a small talk with the extrovert one.
“How’s the weather down there Joe?” “Yea yea, it’s been rainin quite a lot now ain’t it?”
5. They can survive underwater
Do you think you can drown them instantly? Think again.
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Because of their open circulatory system, cockroaches can stop their breath and slow their metabolism. This keeps them alive without oxygen for many hours.
They can hold their breaths in water for up to 40 minutes or even longer till 2-3 hours.
You might wanna get a bit more creative in killing them.
6. They can be trained
Although they can’t fetch you your beer but at least they can salivate on demand!
Not really sure how that would benefit us human beings but scientists from Japan found out that cockroaches can be trained for a specific experiment that proved them to have a good memory and learning capability.
Similar tests were done on dogs before and it appears that cockroaches can do it too.
7. They taste like cottage cheese…
FYI, those cockroach farming – it’s a legit thing – uses a different type of cockroach (clean ones). They don’t fry the ones found in your bathrooms or garbage disposals. That should be extremely illegal.
Some described the roaches as tasting like greasy chicken, some like blue cheese and some like fried shrimps.
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Malcolm Moore, a journalist from the Telegraph describes the taste of cockroaches like this –
“The cockroach, whose innards resemble cottage cheese, has an earthy taste, with a slight twinge of ammonia.”
Is anyone up for a cockroach sandwich? Uhm-mmm. Crunchy…
Now that you’ve learnt a bit about your mortal enemy, maybe it’s time to appreciate them a little. Or not?
Here is some other interesting info about pests in your house that you might not know the names of.
READ MORE: What Are Those Bugs In Your House? 4 Pests You Need To Know

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No GE-15 Until Covid-19 Is Under Control, Says Health Minister

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Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar suggests that the government should wait for the public health situation that was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic to be stabilised first before holding the 15th General Election.

He said that although Malaysia is in the transition to the endemic phase, the country still needs to be careful as the general election will involve a lot of people.
The Rembau MP added that the ruling government should not be hasty in holding the general election just because of the political opportunity that arises.
“When the country’s borders are opened, spacing between the congregants (at the mosques and surau) are narrowed and the capacity limit terminated, it does not mean that we can do anything we like. The Johor state election has just ended, so I feel it is better for the public health situation to be really stable first.
“I also see that the federal government has an agreement (Memorandum of Understanding on Transformation and Political Stability) until July, so there is no urgent need for it (GE15) as the government is stable, it will not collapse and laws can be passed in Parliament, so let’s not do anything unnecessary just because we see a political opportunity,” said Khairy.
Barisan Nasional (BN) emerged the clear winner in last weekend’s Johor state election, sweeping 40 out of the 56 seats contested.
The ruling coalition had previously reclaimed Melaka which they lost to Pakatan Harapan in the last general election.
READ MORE: BN To Form The Next Johor Government With Two-Thirds Majority

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Singapore motorcyclist loses his head in Johor accident

Tragedy struck last Saturday when a Singaporean man was horribly decapitated during a freak accident when his high-powered BMW motorcycled collided with a van along Jalan Gelang Patah near Iskandar Puteri, Johor.
According to police, the 43-year-old man had apparently crashed into the van – a Toyota Hiace â€“ which was driven by a local man at 9.33am.
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Preliminary investigations have determined that the gruesome incident happened after the van had made a sudden right-hand turn, putting it on a collision path with the motorcycle which was coming from the opposite direction.
The high-speed force of the impact resulted in the victim being decapitated and the manâ€™s body being thrown onto the middle of the road as a result.

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Itâ€™s been reported that the victimâ€™s family were on their way to the Sultanah Aminah Hospital, where the body awaits post-mortem.

“We had just met for Father’s Day dinner last night, and my mother spoke to him around midnight”
 “This is my father’s biggest fear come true. My mother had always nagged him (the victim) about the danger, but he always said that at least he would go doing what he enjoyed, and we take some comfort in that.”
Said the victim’s sister, Liaw Wy-cin (via The New Paper)
The case is now in being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless and dangerous driving.
Since the Raya season is still long from over, we at The Rakyat Post would like to remind all our readers to always be safe, no matter how much you might enjoy yourself on the road.

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Brendan De Cruz Releases ‘Get It On’ Featuring Adam Imanullah

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While the pandemic had put a hard pause on the livelihood of most musicians across the country, Brendan de Cruz recently launched a single featuring a fellow independent artist, Adam Imanullah.

The alternative folk-pop singer-songwriter approached Adam for the collaboration after falling in love with his music.
Get It On
Get it on, marks a new direction in de Cruz’s music. It has the sound of an 80’s power ballad with elements of cello, tabla, piano, and drums mixed in with electronics and synthesizers
Herman Ramanado contributed his beats and groove to the piece.
The single was mixed locally by Derek Rushe of DarkRain Productions and mastered by Pete Maher.
I Am Not Billie Eilish
Previously, de Cruz’s sound focused on the acoustic with a contemporary and modern electronic influence.
De Cruz had never let the pandemic stop him from releasing new music. In July last year, he recorded, produced, released a three-track EP, I Am Not Billie Eilish.
The EP featured Lor Phaik Sim of Nadir on keyboards, and Jamie Gunter of Volatile on bass.
I Am Not Billie Eilish was also mixed by Derek Rushe of Dark Rain Productions and remastered by Pete Maher.
De Cruz was recently handpicked by Yuna to be a part of her Mentorship Project in collaboration with Hewlett Packard.
Get It On is available on Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and Youtube.

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20% out of 2,300 Budget Hotels Could Close Down Due To Covid-19

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Malaysia’s hotel industry is in dire need of assistance from the government as around 20% of 2,300 budget hotels are in danger of permanent closure due to Covid-19.
In an interview with The Sun, the National Budget Hotels Association deputy president Dr Sri Ganesh Michiel said that although restrictions on interstate travel have been lifted, hotels are finding it difficult to attract tourists.
Most budget hotels which rated three stars or below, he said are concentrated in cities and only well-known destinations such as Penang, Langkawi and Port Dickson saw an increase in bookings.
Some of our members have registered occupancy rates of fewer than seven rooms per night. On the bright side, this is a little better than during the height of the movement control order when we did not sell any rooms.National Budget Hotels Association Dr Sri Ganesh Michiel via The Sun
He said that the situation is so severe that some budget hotel operators can’t even find the money to pay the rent.
To overcome this issue, he said, the government should look into a fast track legislation that will protect operators from legal action related to bad debts incurred due to Covid-19.
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Join The CNY Festivities With Promos and Giveaways From Tiger Beer

Chinese New Year is quickly upon us, and with it comes prosperity and joy.
This year, Tiger Beer is celebrating 2020 with their own auspicious 88th anniversary, which means incredible giveaways and promotions for everyone.
“Double The Huat” this Year of the Rat with exclusive merchandise and giveaways such as the Tiger Beer Mahjong sets, Heineken Poker sets, cash prizes, and even gold coins!
A brand new set for you to beat all your relatives during Chinese New Year.(Credit: Heineken)
You stand a chance to win major cash even if you’re just a casual drinker.
Trade your Tiger Bottle Caps for prizes! Each bottle cap, with either the A/B/C designs, lets you redeem a different prize! Read the full T&C here.
Bottle cap A gets you a Huat Huat Ang Pow of RM888, while the bottle cap B gets you a Huat Huat Ang Pow of RM388, so it’s really down to your new year luck!(Credit: Heineken)
If you don’t want to brave the rushed Chinese New Year traffic, don’t worry- you can get beer delivered right to your doorstep with Drinkies, Malaysia’s home delivery service for all kinds of beer and cider.
The Year of the Rat is shaping up to start on a high note, so bring a friend or two or three and celebrate!

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Female Octopuses Have Zero Tolerance For Harassment From Their Male Counterparts

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The animal kingdom is as perplexing as it is fascinating. One thing we have in common is zero tolerance for harassment.

On the defense
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Analysis of recent footage of octopuses off the coast of Australia “throwing” shells and fine sand called silt suggest that the females often throw things at the males that are harassing them.
The “throwing” behaviour was first observed in 2015 by Professor Peter Godfrey-Smith at the University of Sydney when he and his colleagues filmed several common ‘Sydney octopuses’ (Octopus tetricus) interacting at a site in Jervis Bay dubbed “Octopolis”.
“Throwing” is a term the team refers to behaviour where the octopuses hold silt, algae or objects such as shells under their bodies in their tentacles, then angle their siphons and shoot a jet of water at the projectiles, propelling them up to several body lengths.
Although the action was known to be used for discarding the remains of meals or for excavating dens, more footage has been revealed with many instances where they have hit others by throwing objects deliberately.
The retaliation way down under
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In a report by New Scientist, Peter recalls back in 2016 where one female octopus threw silt ten times at a male from a nearby den attempting to mate with her.
She hit him on five occasions, which Peter says was one instance that convinced him it was intentional.
On four of the ten attempts, the male tried ducking to no avail. On two cases, he anticipated the throws and dodged before the silt could hit him.
Not accidental
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The throws used during den-building were always shot between the front two tentacles.
When throwing at others, however, the octopuses sometimes angled the throw between the first and second tentacles on the left or right. Peter suggests this action is a kind of targeting.
It’s pretty rare. Especially rare is the throwing of objects at other members of the same population.– Peter Godfrey-Smith via The New Scientist
While the throwing appears to be used as a form of attack, the team hasn’t seen any of the targets fighting back.
However, what they did observe in one case was that after intense social interactions where the male’s advances were rejected, the male threw a shell in a random direction and change coloured. This suggests he may have been venting his frustration.

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Immerse Yourself In The World Of Cartier At Its ‘Into The Wild’ Installation In KL

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Cartier’s Into The Wild installation is set to be open to the public at Workshop 3 in Sentul Depot from 4 to 18 September 2022.

The special installation honours the famous panther logo of the Maison and the history of the luxury brand.
Visitors will move through about eight rooms where they’ll learn about the making of the jewellery pieces too.
Jeanne Toussaint, the person who inspired the iconic and sensuous panther associated with the Cartier brand. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
In one of the rooms, visitors will get to learn about Jeanne Toussaint, the first female creative director of Cartier who inspired the sensuous and iconic panther that’s synonymous with the Cartier brand.
I enjoyed the part where we get to choose one out of three doors (Abstract, Graphic or Naturalist).
Once we open the door of our choice, we get to walk through a short corridor featuring different wall decors which double as a beautiful picture opportunity.
Panthere de Cartier bracelets. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
Some of the designer pieces like the La Panthere bracelets, timepieces, bags, perfumes and home decor items are also featured as part of the exhibit.
At the end of the tour, visitors get to enjoy light bites and drinks at the lush lounge.
Visitors get to enjoy light bites and have a drink at the end of the tour. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
They can forever immortalise their experience at the exhibit at the photo booths in the lounge area too.
There will be several time slots per day so visitors will have to book their spot in advance here.

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M’sian Working In Singapore Allegedly Died Due To Overwork, Turns Out It’s Fake News

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Not too long ago, Malaysia was voted the third most overworked country in the world behind Dubai (1st place) and Hong Kong (2nd place). Our sibling next door, Singapore, ranked fourth.

READ MORE: Kuala Lumpur Berada Dalam Senarai ‘Top 3’ Bandar Paling Kuat Bekerja Di Dunia
Recently, a viral photo allegedly showing a dead Malaysian employee in Singapore quickly gained criticism online.
The employee was said to be working for Cominco as a security guard and was on duty for 24 hours straight. The rumour was he died due to overwork.
Image: Zao Bao
After the post went viral, the company had to clarify that it was a fake story.
According to Zao Bao, Cominco said the security guard in question felt drowsy after taking his medication which caused him to dose off on the job.
His colleague tried to wake him up but he was in deep sleep. The colleague had to ask for help from others to move him.
Cominco assured everyone that the Malaysian worker is alive and well.
However, the rumours spread by irresponsible parties have damaged their reputation and a police report has been lodged. An internal investigation is currently underway.

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Covid-19: Negeri Sembilan Overtakes Selangor In Highest Daily New Cases With Massive New Cluster

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With 318 new Covid-19 cases today, Negeri Sembilan has overtaken Selangor with the higher number of new daily cases. Selangor only recorded 115 cases today.

According to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the high number of new cases today in Negeri Sembilan is attributed to cases detected within prison clusters.
He mentioned the Bakti Cluster in particular, which involves a prison in Seremban The cluster recorded 301 cases today alone, bringing the total number of cases in this cluster to 329 cases.
To date, a total of 911 individuals in this cluster have been screened by the Health Ministry.

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The index case of the Bakti Cluster, Case-54,624, was an inmate who tested positive on 22 November during an entry screening in the prison.
Meanwhile, Malaysia has recorded a total of 970 cases nationwide today, bringing the cumulative number of cases across the country to 59,817.
At the same time, the country has hit a new record high of new Covid-19 recoveries in a day with 2,348 patients confirmed free from the virus.

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Afghanistan: Malaysian Humanitarian Team Begins Work At Kabul

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A six-member Malaysian humanitarian team arrived in Hamid Karzai International Airport on Saturday to help provide humanitarian needs, said non-profit charitable organization Global Peace Mission Malaysia (GPM).

GPM chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin told The Rakyat Post that its humanitarian team and Afghan counterparts have been working together on the ground.
GPM is now working in Kabul and around it. They have been meeting with high-ranking Afghan government officials.GPM chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin.
The humanitarian team is led by Azlan Muhammad Sharif as its chef de mission. An engineer by profession, Azlan took a two-month leave from his full-time job to lead the operation.
They will be joined by Muslim Volunteer Malaysia (MVM), another non-profit organization.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah thanked GPM for its excellent work in Afghanistan, contributing to peace and stability.
We don’t have an official representative in Afghanistan. GPM is one step ahead of the government in representing Malaysia.Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah
Saifuddin remarked when delivering his keynote address during the KL Conference on Afghanistan: Re-Emergence of a Nation, an online event on Sunday by GPM and the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM).
Afghanistan is currently facing food shortages and soaring prices. It needs all the help it can get from the global community.
The previous government depended on foreign aid for 80% of its fund, and the new interim government had been denied access to its foreign reserves.
Furthermore, 2.5 million Afghanistan have fled the country for reasons of security and survival.
Half of the population lives below the poverty line, and the GDP of Afghanistan is among the lowest in the world.
Saifuddin called for Malaysians to understand and be sympathetic with the Afghanistan people who have endured internal turmoil for over 40 years, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979.
Malaysia has since announced an allocation of USD100,000 to help Afghanistan through the United Nations.
Saifuddin added that Malaysia has hosted a few hundred Afghan students and is willing to receive more at local universities such as the International Islamic University (IIUM).
At the same time, he encouraged the Malaysian business community to explore entrepreneurial opportunities in Afghanistan.
For the record, Afghanistan is a major importer of Malaysian palm oil in the Central Asia region.
The Indera Mahkota MP also announced the appointment of GPM chairman Datuk Ahmad Azam, who is also Commissioner to the Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission of Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), as his special advisor on Afghanistan.

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Crazy cockroach-on-your-face challenge? We lose

A teen in Burma started a new challenge where people put a cockroach on their face.
The Facebook post by Alex Aung on April 20 daring others has been shared 18,000 times.

It also has 5,600 reactions and almost 500 comments, including some of these.

That’s enough internet today, ya?(Pic via Facebook)

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Let’s not do this. Let’s just take the loss on this one and pick our fights, okay? Thanks, bye.


2 Malaysians Given ‘Public Spirited Awards’ By Singapore Police For Bravely Defending Woman From Armed Attacker

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Two Malaysians, Lim Chee Kong and Lim Chee Wei, were among 10 people who were given the Public Spirited Awards by Singapore Police for helping to fend off a man who was armed with a cleaver. Their brave act managed to save a woman’s life on 14 April.

55-year-old Chee Kong, a restaurant chef, had stepped out for a smoke break when he heard a woman screaming for help.
He immediately ran up to the pair while shouting at the armed suspect to stop. He was shocked to see the suspect slashing at the woman in the back alley of Liang Seah Street.
But then (he came towards me) like he was going to harm me, so I retreated and kept shouting.Restaurant chef Lim Chee Kong
People in the area threw random items at the cleaver-wielding suspect (in all black attire). Video: Vivian Pan/ FB
Chee Wei, a worker from another restaurant nearby, came to help after hearing the commotion. Together, they started throwing random items such as rubbish bins, chairs and signboards at the suspect to keep him at a distance.
According to Free Malaysia Today, two air-conditioning workers grabbed ladders from their lorry to force the suspect to back off too.
A waitress at a steamboat restaurant nearby, To Lee Kwee, sought help from employees of a hotel nearby and called the police.
Commander of the central police division Jeremy Ang commended the two men for their bravery and quick thinking although they were fully aware that the man was armed.
The 46-year-old suspect Cheng Guoyan was charged on Saturday with attempted murder of the woman.

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AnonymousMY Claims They Hacked Into 5 Government Websites To Prove How Vulnerable The Websites Are

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Identifying themselves as ethical hackers, Anonymous Malaysia has claimed that several government websites have been hacked as a part of their #OpsWakeUp21 cyber attack in an attempt to urge the government into properly protecting the people’s private data.

Through their Facebook page, the group announced that they have broken into five government websites, namely:
Sabah State Government website (link)Perak State Government website (link)Royal Malaysian Customs Department website (link)Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) website (link), and Selayang Municipal Council website (link)
The hacking is said to have taken place late last night (31 January), by a group known as Cyberpunk Team.

Anonymous Malaysia’s Facebook post also shared several screenshots of the above websites being defaced with what appears to be Cyberpunk’s logo, email contact, and a short apology statement.
Hello admin, we just found your website is vulnerable for hactivist. Please check back your website and make sure it is patched before your website get stamped again. We truly sorry for stamped your website. We just a security pentester. Don’t try to find us, try become professional webmaster by knowing to patch the vulnerabilities.Cyberpunk Team’s statement on the hacked websites
FYI, a security pentester is a person who performs penetration testing, pen testing, or ethical hacking. This is the practice of testing a computer system, network, or web application to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit.
However, checks by Astro Awani showed that only access to the Perak State Government website seemed to be affected, while the other websites appear unchanged.
Security expert: government websites need to be super secure
Commenting on the issue, Senior Security Advisor of the Cybersecurity platform Sophos  John Shier highlighted that government agencies, by virtue of the private data they possess, should take every precaution to ensure their platforms do not become compromised.
Any planned or proposed attack against government infrastructure should be taken seriously and handled by law enforcement. Cyberattacks can take many forms. Without any inside knowledge about the perpetrators and their capabilities, it becomes impossible to predict future actions. Anyone wanting to prevent attacks from hackers must make sure they have their security house in order. John Shier, Senior Security Advisor, Sophos
John explains that several protective steps need to be taken such as protecting vulnerable systems, placing strong authentication mechanisms, using the latest prevention technologies as well as having threat hunting capabilities at the ready to investigate suspicious events in the environment.
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Government issued warning to all agencies to brace for the hack
After Anonymous Malaysia’s posted their video threatening to hack into governmental websites on 25 January, the National Security Council (MKN) issued a warning to all government agencies to prepare for, prevent and minimize the impact of the cyberattack.
MKN said that the government takes threats to the nation’s “critical systems” and government IT infrastructure very seriously, explaining that it has outlined steps to reinforce government IT systems including improving the expertise of its personnel.
MKN reportedly coordinated efforts with the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) and the police to brace for the cybersecurity attacks.
READ MORE: AnonymousMY Is Back & The Government Is Using A RM1.8 Billion Cyber Security Strategy To Defend Against It

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