Kelantan Police Investigating Two Claims Of Attempted Kidnapping At SK Sri Wangi

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Two students of SK Sri Wangi in Gua Musang, Kelantan, have narrowly avoided being potentially kidnapped on 19 and 20 September.

Bernama reported that Gua Musang police chief Sik Choon Foo said the school has met with the students involved after a Whatsapp voice message regarding the incident went viral.
The first incident on Monday (19 September) involved a Year 4 pupil who was allegedly called out by two unknown men in a white Perodua Kancil on the road leading to Gua Musang around 5pm. The student ignored them.
Parents and guardians are reminded to pick up their children from school on time. Image for illustration purposes. Credit: Farhan Najib/ Malay Mail
In the second incident on Tuesday (20 September), a Year 1 student was allegedly called out by two unknown men in a grey Perodua Myvi. The student also ignored them.
The police are still investigating the claims of both school children. Following the incident, the school requested police patrols when students return home after the morning session at 12.45pm and after religious and fardu ain classes (KAFA) at 4.45pm.
In addition, parents and guardians are reminded to pick up their children on time. They’re also urged to not speculate about the incidents.
Kidnapping incidents this year
There have been a few attempted and potential kidnapping incidents this year so far. Most recently, police are still investigating the claim that two foreign women tried to kidnap a child in Genting Highlands.
READ MORE: Police Probing Genting Highlands’ Child Kidnapping Attempt Claims Made Viral On TikTok
In May, there were two incidences of attempted kidnapping. A young school boy from Sekolah Agama Taman Scientex was walking home from school when he was kidnapped by a man believed to be mentally ill on 11 May.
The kidnapping attempt was foiled by members of the public who heard the boy’s cries for help at the McDonald’s nearby.
READ MORE: [Watch] Kidnapping Of 7YO Boy By An OKU Man Foiled By Members Of The Public
Members of the public managed to foil the kidnapping attempt near McDonald’s Taman Kota Masai. Image: TRP File.
On 22 May, a 4-year-old boy in Kuantan was grabbed from the house compound while his mother was watering her plants. His mother’s screams for help alerted members of the public who helped foil the kidnapping attempt.
READ MORE: Illegal Immigrant Caught Attempting To Kidnap A Child In Kuantan
While kidnapping claims are worrying, parents and guardians should also be wary of viral messages alleging unverified kidnap attempts.
Just two weeks ago, a viral Whatsapp message claimed a 9-year-old boy in Johor was kidnapped by a woman outside a tuition centre.
Checks by the police found that the boy was safe at home with his father and the message was a hoax.
READ MORE: 9YO Johor Boy Who Was Allegedly Kidnapped Found At Home, Viral Message Was Fake

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The Horror Of Malaysia’s ‘Coffin’ Living, Tiny Room In Seri Kembangan Costs RM350

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Klang Valley not only has high housing prices but also high rent prices.

Due to high demand, some homeowners have converted storage rooms and even toilets into rooms for rent to earn more income.
A photo of a tiny single room renting for RM350 has been widely circulated on social media recently, sparking heated discussions among netizens about the issue of renting in urban areas.
Netizens posted the advertisement for a single-person room for rent in a Petaling Jaya Facebook group for renting, buying, and selling houses.
The location is in Seri Kembangan, Selangor, and the rent is RM350.

The photo shows that the room is very narrow, only big enough for a single bed, and the room is not ventilated and has no window.
There is a ceiling fan, but the fan blades are very close to the wall.
Netizens broke into a cold sweat for the tenant when they saw it.
Some people even laughed and said that this is the sequel to the movie “Final Destination.”

Housing Calamity
The rental advertisement prompted heated discussions among netizens.
Many people revealed that they had rented a similar-sized room.
Because of limited budget and being close to where they work, many had no choice but to live in cramped spaces.
Some said Malaysia has become like Hong Kong, with problems like:
Soaring property prices and a lack of affordability for middle- and low-income residents.An insufficient supply of public rental flats for grass-roots residents.Very limited housing options for residents who are waiting for public housing.
Ramai yang fikir kat Hong Kong je ada bilik sewa yang kecil. Kalau kat Jepun atau Korea pun sama, bayar sewa mahal untuk satu bilik saiz yang kecil. Tapi kalau nak dibandingkan dengan bilik sewa di Malaysia sebenarnya lebih teruk kecil lagi. Seumpama nak ajak kita buat praktikal pic.twitter.com/BgFGqF4FNO— fairuz_imran (@fairuz_imran) October 28, 2022
Some netizens shared that they had rented a similar room without a fan.
Even more outrageous, some netizens claimed that an apartment unit in Cyberjaya had been subdivided into 30 rooms to rent to more people and make more money.
‘CHERAS DARUL HONG KONG’Ini komen seorang netizen:‘Dah habis jual pun. Pejabat aku sub-kontraktor kat sana. Lif bukan macam lif PPRT atau Flet Sri Sabah depan tu. Dia laju! Harga bermula RM400K++’RM400K untuk gaya hidup à la Kowloon. Cita rasa masing-masing. pic.twitter.com/dNqd7yDcvE— Adam The Plant Dad ⚯͛ (@ATMology) July 10, 2022
Others described that such a cramped bedroom is no different from sleeping in a grave, which is very oppressive.
Some wrote that they would rather sleep under a bridge than pay RM350 for such a small room.
I think the reason why youngsters skrg tak fikir pasal future sebab semua kos sekarang tengah mahal. Rumah mahal, tanah mahal, aku yang sewa bilik jeni pon rasa mahal. Nak simpan duit tapi gaji cukup2 makan je. Tu pon boleh makan sehari sekali je. Penat la weh cemni. https://t.co/Wa4vtzVwac— Mukhriz (@A_Mukhriz) September 26, 2022
How Much Is It To Rent A Room In Malaysia?
It depends on the facilities and location of the apartment.
For medium rooms, it is generally between RM450 and RM900 a month.
For master rooms, it is between RM700 and RM1,400 a month.
Looking at gross costs, equity and investment potential, it is better to buy than rent if you plan to live in your home for more than five years.

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7 Merdeka videos that will 100% give you all the cheesy, patriotic feels (2019)

Weâ€™re two sleeps away from our National Day and as usual, local mega corporations are pulling on the nationâ€™s heartstrings with the release of their promotional videos.
Weâ€™ve arranged the 7 best videos we saw so far in a neat little article for you to soak up the patriotism and then ask the person next to you if someone is cutting onions.
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1. Apabila Dr Mahathir ditanya mengenai Merdeka
Technically this one isnâ€™t by a company. However, considering itâ€™s Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamedâ€™s official National Day video, obviously, we had to include it in this list!

2. 62 Tahun Utuh Bersama Malaysia
Using the different ways people show their love to their country as a metaphor for how diverse our country is, Mydinâ€™s National Day video also subtly encouraged people to take care of the environment!

3. UNI
A play on the word â€œuniversityâ€ and â€œunityâ€, Petronas reminds us that peace, harmony and friendship comes from inclusivity first.

4. 100% Malaysia
While it may be true that in the past, the ethnic groups in Malaysia were separate. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find a Malaysian that is purely one ethnicity. And that is the message Maxis intends to share this National Day with their star-studded video.

5. Bersama Melakar Kemenangan
Itâ€™s undoubtedly true that sports somehow ALWAYS manages to bring Malaysians together. CIMB rides on this theme in their National Day video with the Pocket Rocketman, Azizulhasni Awang.

6. Projek Footbraille oleh Digi
This National Day, Digi has been busy with Project Footbraille, their effort to help all Malaysians, even those differently-abled, experience the important moments that mean the most to us.

7. ‘We are Malaysians’ Series #2
IJM Landâ€™s simple yet powerful video pays homage to our cultural dance variations, highlighting both the differences AND similarities each have and mirroring that to our people.

Besides these seven, we also wrote about RHBâ€™s National Day video released earlier this month.
It was a painful reminder that we Malaysians can accidentally be weary of each other due to our differences but it also reminds us that we donâ€™t have to be that way.
Have you seen any other really good National Day videos?
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Prison Dept: Sending MCO Violators To Jail May Worsen The Covid-19 Outbreak

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Prisons Department director-general Zulkifli Omar has penned a letter addressed to the Federal Court chief registrar Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh asking the courts to stop jailing people for violating the Movement Control Order (MCO).
He said that this ruling is causing overcrowding in prisons where social distancing is “impossible”. Additionally, these MCO violators being sent to jail may have been unknowingly infected with Covid-19.
In such a situation, one accidental cough could mean an outbreak in the prison.
Covid-19 could spread uncontrollably and it could threaten the lives of the prisoners and prison staff.Zulkifli Omar to Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh
Instead, Zulkifli recommended that the courts mete out community service punishments under the Offenders Compulsory Attendance Act 1954.
That way, MCO violators will be suitably punished, but the prisons will be able to maintain the current status quo.

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PIKAS For Manufacturing Workers To Be Launched In Phase 4

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The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) has agreed to launch the Program Imunisasi Industri Covid-19 Kerjasama Awam-Swasta (PIKAS) as a part of phase 4 of the national Covid-19 Immunisation Program (PICK).

PIKAS will focus on immunising workers in the manufacturing sector. It prioritises those in the critical manufacturing sub-sectors including electrical and electronics, food processing, iron and steel, medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE), oil and gas, and rubber products including medical glove manufacturing sub-sectors.
The public-private partnership immunisation program is coordinated by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). Participation of companies and employees in PIKAS are voluntary.
MITI Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said that the vaccines under PIKAS are free but the process of administering the vaccine is supported by the private sector. It will be implemented nationwide and includes vaccination at the factory premises.
MITI has already received applications from about 500 companies with a total of 106,591 workers to participate in PIKAS.
Priority of vaccination of companies will be based on several considerations including the company’s location in Covid-19 redzones. They are subject to terms and conditions such as employees having registered with MySejahtera under PICK.
The ministry warns employers not to deduct administration fees paid to the private medical general practitioners and for usage of private-run vaccine administration centres from employee’s salary including in cases where the employee is no longer employed by the company before receiving full immunisation of the employee.
PIKAS is set to launch on 16 June.

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BNM: Online And Phone Scams Among Top Five Complaints Received In 2021 Via BNMTelelink

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Both online investment and phone scams were among the top five issues highlighted by the public to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) via the BNMTelelink, according to its Annual Report 2021 which was published today.

BNMTelelink has become one of the main contact points for the public to reach out to BNM due to the movement restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Despite the physical movement restrictions, we maintained a high number of engagements with around 300,000 interactions during the year,” the report reads.
Among the key initiative taken by BNM to tackle the issues is by regularly engaging and educating the public about scams on its Amaran Scam Facebook page which have gained 39,000 followers since its inception in 2020.
“During the year, we found that there’s an 11.2% decline in scam-related queries and complaints received by BNM,” it said.
BNM had also broadcasted a seven-episode webinar series on financial scams in October 2021 in conjunction with Financial Literacy Month, which was aired in different languages to reach out to the Malay, Chinese and Indian communities.
Among topics covered by the webinar are Get Rich Quick Schemes, Macau Scams, Mule Accounts, Phishing and e-commerce scams.
The central bank had also organised 47 online engagement sessions on financial fraud including through state radio stations and virtual webinars at the regional level.

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Multiple Cameras? But Why Tho?

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Phone cameras have come a long way since the days of snapping pixelated pictures and recording low-quality videos for your Myspace page.

In a little over a decade, smartphones became the principal point-and-shoot solution for people to capture magical momentos or rake in the likes and views with their cinematic content creations.
Heck, even professional photographers and cinematographers use these inexpensive, small and portable devices to fill up their creative content galleries.
It’s the norm now for dedicated camera phones like the Xiaomi 11T series to have multiple cameras allowing it to capture stunningly vivid images and footage in any given situation and at any time of the day.
Y so many cameras tho?
Well, when speaking of smartphones, size does matter!
So, in order to avoid sticking a huge, bulky camera lens (like the ones on a standard digital camera) on the back of your device, having multiple, smaller cameras, each with its own specific function, makes more sense in keeping a phone sleek, thin and lightweight.
(Credit: Xiaomi)
What does each camera do, really?
Depending on the make, model and manufacturer, there is a range of camera setups that can be mixed and matched in order to find a sweet shutter spot that makes up a well-rounded camera phone.
But commonly, most modern smartphones tend to employ the triple camera arrangement that combines the use of a wide-angle, an ultra-wide-angle and a telephoto camera as standard.
This allows the smartphone to capture quality shots and enable users to be versatile in choosing a camera mode that fits the scene they’d like to capture best.
1. Wide-angle
Wide-angle cameras are widely used to provide a wider field of view.
This simply means that a wide-angle camera can fit more things into frame than a regular camera does – which is perfect for taking those scenic landscape shots, large group portraits and giving the videos you capture a cinematic feel much like what you’d see in the movies.
Wide-angle cameras also provide a deeper depth of field, meaning that when you hit the shutter button, the subjects in both the foreground and the background would remain in clear focus.
Acting as the main camera on most smartphone devices, wide-angle cameras like the 108-megapixel high-resolution ones on the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro’s, makes it relatively easy for anyone to capture stunning images and create Cinemagic with a simple flick of a finger.
2. Ultra wide-angle
Ultra wide-angle cameras, as the name suggests, extends the field of vision even further.
This allows the user to squeeze even more things into a single frame and in more detail to capture some amazing panoramic shots or even play around with perspectives as subjects shot on an ultra-wide would appear larger up close and extremely small at a distance.
The Xiaomi 11T series, for instance, makes excellent use of its 120° ultra-wide-angle to let users get extra creative in composing some intriguing images and videos which can also be edited right then and there on the device in order to bring your shots to life.
(Credit: TRP)
3. Telemacro
With a telemacro camera, users are able to capture and magnify subjects in much greater detail regardless of how close or far away they are.
Telemacro cameras basically combine the functions of a telephoto camera lens, which is great for zooming in on long-distance subjects, and a macro camera lens, which excels at shooting things wayyyyy up close.
(Credit: TRP)
And with devices like the Xiaomi 11T series, users are also able to tinker about with some fancy AI-enhanced features like ‘Magic Zoom’ and even ‘Audio Zoom’ which gives you the ability to capture the furthest images and the faintest of sounds from far-far away.
For a comparison of how the three cameras work independently, check out our shots of Mr Samson the White Tiger taking his afternoon nap.
(Quick disclaimer – If the shots look a bit weird, know that we had to resize em to fit this story 😬)
Wide-angle shot(Credit: TRP)
Ultra wide-angle shot(Credit: TRP)
Telemacro shot(Credit: TRP)
To see how creative and productive you can be with a triple camera smartphone setup, follow the TRP team on a splashing adventure at Sunway Lagoon with the Xiaomi 11T and test if it’s Nice or Not.

The Xiaomi 11T comes in a choice of three out worldly colours: Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue, and with an internal storage capacity of 128-gigabytes (starting at RM1,699) or the larger 256-gigabytes (starting at RM1,899).
Join in the fun with Xiaomi 11T! Check out where you can get one (HERE).

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KTMB Urges ETS 9173 Passengers To Undergo Screening

Those who boarded the Electric Train Service (ETS) No. 9173 from the Butterworth Station to the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station on March 7 are urged to get health screening for possible COVID-19 infection.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) said the screening was necessary as one of the coach passengers tested positive for the coronavirus and is also the country’s 11th COVID-19 fatality.
The train operator also said that they will immediately suspend their services to conduct cleaning and disinfecting exercises on the affected train and other ETS coaches to reduce the risk spreading to staff members and passengers.
The 70-year-old man died on March 23 after beginning to show symptoms a week before he admitted to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz-Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HCTM-UKM) on March 18.
It was reported that the man, who was also the chairman of his local mosque already had a history of chronic illnesses and traveled to Indonesia in February.

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Netizens amazed that doctors (and pharmacists) know what this scribble means

While doctors deal with thousands of diseases and hundreds of drugs, we basically know the more common diseases and drugs off the top of our heads.
Which is why any doctor or pharmacist can tell you this next scribble is for paracetamol.
Paracetamol is also known in Malaysia as Panadol.(Pic via Twitter)
Besides, we also see things in context, which is why itâ€™s important for a prescription slip to have your details and diagnosis.
It helps us to narrow things down.
However, the internet is just now finding out that pretty much any doctor or pharmacist can do this.

Please don’t be disheartened, not all doctors are like that…
Exactly.
Some are even disputing whether it really is paracetamol  🤔
As a full-fledged doctor myself, I have to apologise for our so called ugly handwriting or cakar ayams, and no, there’s no course on shorthand.
So this table is really just mocking us…
Regardless, I have met fellow doctors with great handwriting too, and truly they do exist. Believe me. Please.
Source via:1.  My Media Hub Facebook Page


Father Dies From COVID-19, As His Two Daughters Fight The Virus In Hospital

The daughter of a Malaysian man who passed away from COVID-19 had pray for her father from afar as she is also infected and under quarantine.
Syahira Idris and her sister were both diagnosed with COVID-19 and quarantined in the hospital while the rest of the family held the funeral.
My sister and I cannot leave the hospital. We can only pray for him from afar.Syahira Idris on Twitter
The father, Idris Atan, did not attend the tabligh gathering at the Sri Petaling Mosque.
The 57-year-old was instead infected when he travelled to Vietnam and came into contact with a positive case from the tabligh cluster.
On 18 March, he was admitted into Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) with COVID-19 symptoms of fever, cough, and sore throat. His condition deteriorated and he passed away peacefully on 21 March.
You are in a better place now. We love you but Allah loves you more.Syahira Idris on Twitter

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Cops To Get Interpol’s Help To “Determine Identity And Whereabouts” of Jocelyn Chia

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While it is uncertain the exact nature of the crime committed by comedian Jocelyn Chia, the police will seek Interpol’s help to determine her identity and whereabouts.

Bernama reported Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani as saying they would be filing an application with Interpol over the matter.
This is after a clip of Chia’s stand-up comedy performance in New York went viral in which she joked about the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370.
Meanwhile, Chia who has only reacted to the whole controversy with a few Instagram Stories’ posts last week spoke to CNN where she stood by her joke, but only in its entirety.
Checks this afternoon found that her Instagram account @chiacomedy is now missing again. It went missing last week but she said it was suspended for “impersonating a celebrity” and she has since gotten it back.
READ MORE: No Apology In Sight, Jocelyn Chia Thanks Comedy Community
She said looking back, she realised how the clip that was viewed outside the context of a performance in a comedy club, was risky.
Chia herself had uploaded the clip on her Instagram and TikTok afterwhich it was shared far and wide on the Internet, leading to her being criticised.
She told CNN that she bears no grudge against Malaysia, saying “roasting” live audience was a common thing for comedians.
She claimed that Malaysians who had seen her performance often came up to her after to say they loved her gig. She took that to mean that they were not offended.
READ MORE: Singapore High Commissioner Condemns Jocelyn Chia’s Offensive Remarks, Says She Is No Longer Singaporean
READ MORE: “Some Jokes Don’t Land” SG Comedian Criticised For Joking About Malaysia’s MH370

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[Watch] M’sian Julian Chee’s Paper Airplane Design Won Guinness World Record For ‘Farthest Flight’

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Many of us have folded paper airplanes when we were younger to pass the time. We never thought it would be something that could break records.

For 24-year-old Julian Chee Yie Jian, his childhood dream was to design paper planes that could fly higher and longer.
Recently, Chee did just that and put Malaysia on the world map by earning the Guinness World Record (GWR) in the “Farthest flight by a paper aircraft” category in Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do in South Korea on 16 April 2022.

The Star reported that his paper plane design flew 77.134m, beating the previous record of 69.14m held by Americans John Collins and Joe Ayoob in 2012.
It feels long overdue to put Malaysia in the GWR. It’s no moonshot but I represent Malaysia to the best of my ability. It’s definitely not going to be my last.Julian Chee, who’s currently based in Kansas.
Surprisingly, he admitted that he expected to break the Guinness World Record. Back in 2019, he tested his design in an airplane hangar and it hit approximately 90% of the 2012 record distance on the first day.
He knew then he just needed to tweak and improve his design.
Putting in the work
No man is an island. Chee, a design engineer with Airbus, teamed up with his South Korean friends Kim Kyu Tae and Shin Moo Joon to work on the challenge.
Each person has an area to focus on – Shin (a paper aircraft veteran) folded the plane, Kim was the thrower, and Chee was the designer.
Together, they dubbed themselves the ‘Shin Kim Chee Team.’
Initially, Chee didn’t continue the project because he was bogged down by school and work. Shin knew his design and introduced him to Kim with the plan to break the record.
Chee said the community in South Korea also started noticing his design, so they decided to get in the record books quickly.

The secret ‘ingredient’ was to balance the mass of the paper airplane and the size of its wings. Months of research went into designing the best plane design to achieve higher and further flights.
Even throwing the paper airplane is complex because thrusting it at high speeds can distort and damage the wings.
The heavier the paper, the more inertia it possesses to keep it going, and the better the structure. The smaller the wings, the faster it flies too. For this application, the wings must be sized so they can still glide at a particular speed, or they’ll just hit the ground like a dart.Julian Chee
The winning design was a smaller plane with more layers compacted into the wing, making it stiffer and less prone to distortion.
This resulted in the winning paper airplane design gliding from a higher altitude instead of an aggressive swoop downwards to pick up more speed.
The winning paper airplane design. Image: Julian Chee
The former SMK Taman SEA said folding paper airplanes is a kid’s version of engineering and art.
It also required a lot of trial and error because each throw is different. It’s sort of like an experiment to learn from and a great outlet to let the mind wander and figure out how the world works.
His future projects include designing, building and launching a small but efficient rocket into space. Right now, he’s in the midst of studying and writing the analysis code and learning how to manufacture rocket propellant.
It would take a few more years to realize his dream but there’s no doubt that he would achieve it.

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Mannequins Join Sunway Pyramid As Humans Practice Social Distancing

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Humans are social creatures, finding comfort in people. With the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in place, people are finding that usually crowded areas such as shopping malls might be emptier than usual.
However, Malaysian mall-goers need not worry about feeling lonely, as Sunway Pyramid has populated the mall with mannequins to make self-isolation a little easier.
Much like Will Smith’s character in the movie I Am Legend, who is the last remaining human after a virus wipes out humanity, mannequins seem to be popular replacements for actual humans.
The fashionably-clad mannequins are cleverly placed on benches at the mall to enforce social distancing, leaving space for only one person. The mall even included tent cards for the clothes the mannequins are modelling in an effort to promote the mall’s fashion retail stores as well.
Netizens were tickled pink by the mannequin, with some women joking that there should be male mannequins for company as well. Some even wondered if the mannequins “come to life” ala Night At The Museum.
Other netizens raised more serious concerns, such as the mannequin inviting more contact as people may touch and pose with it, leading to a serious spreading of germs.
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The Malaysia Day Celebration Will Be Held In Melaka This Year And Even Has A Fashion Theme!

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This year’s national Malaysia Day celebration is definitely one of a kind as it’s the first time that it will be held in the peninsula. In previous years, the Malaysia Day celebration was celebrated in Sabah and Sarawak alternatively each year.

This year on 16 September, Malacca has been chosen to host the Malaysia Day event which will be held specifically at the Proclamation of Independence Memorial Square in Bandar Hilir, Melaka.
1950s & 1960s fashion theme
To liven up the atmosphere and evoke nostalgia during the formation of Malaysia in September 1963, visitors are advised to dress up in their traditional and ethnic clothes from the 50s and 60s, following this year’s fashion theme.
Around 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the event in Bandar Hilir which will feature various activities involving arts and culture.
(Credit: Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah)
The guest of honour and other VIPs will arrive at the venue in rickshaws accompanied by antique Vespa motorcycles, bicycles and a band performance playing songs from the 50s and 60s, according to Shahrom Ravin Daram Abdullah, the Melaka Department of Information (JaPen) Director.
They will also have banners written in Jawi and with old Malay spelling to evoke the era when Malaysia was formed.
As reported by Bernama, Rosnan Nordin, the Director of Cultural Arts Development Division of the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) said, “The audience and guests will be dressed in the 60s and ethnic costumes, we want (the public) to experience the era”.
So far, the preparations are going smoothly and there will be a rehearsal for the celebration this 13 September. No roads or routes would be closed during the celebration as it would be held in a no-vehicle access area.
Around 2,000 parking spaces will be made available near the venue including at Dataran Pahlawan, Menara Taming Sari and Pahlawan Walk.
(Credit: Merdeka360)
Various activities starting at 8 pm
Other than dressing in the 50s and 60s, a 60s-themed musical performance is also being planned to entertain the public this coming Malaysia Day.
The performance is said to highlight the country’s freedom fighters such as Mat Kilau, Datuk Bahaman, Antanom, Mat Salleh, Rentap & Rosli Dhobi. Do expect an uplifting moment when Datuk Jamal Abdillah sings a warrior-themed song ‘Mentera Semerah Padi’ at the event as well.

Other than that, there’s also going to be a concert (Konsert Rakyat) that night featuring well-known Malaysian artists like Datuk M. Nasir, Ernie Zakri, Misha Omar, Liza Hanim, Datuk Nash, Jimmy Palikat and many more.
Some other highlights of the event are the recitation of the Rukun Negara pledge, performances on “Catatan Malaysia”, and the signing of the Proclamation Book.
The 2022 Malaysia Day celebration will start at 8 pm and Malaysians from all walks of life, especially in Melaka or nearby areas are urged to come and liven up the celebration together.
For more info regarding the event, visit merdeka360’s Facebook and website.
Stuck in Klang Valley instead?
If you are in the Klang Valley and can’t travel to Melaka for the celebrations, don’t worry! There’s also another event earlier in the day on 16 September.
Keretapi Sarong 2022 will start in various train stations within the Klang Valley as early as 8 am. This is an annual event involving the love for Malaysia’s unity and culture, all celebrated in Malaysia’s most used public transportation, the trains.
Visitors celebrating the national day will don their favourite sarong and equip themselves with traditional Malaysian folk songs that they will sing together in the trains all the way to the secret converging point.
Read more about Keretapi Sarong here.
READ MORE: Get Ready For This Year’s Keretapi Sarong Event On 16 September!
READ MORE: Get Ready To Game At The Malaysia Games Festival This September!

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Ismail Sabri: Restaurant Operation & Food Delivery Extended To 10PM

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The operation hours of restaurants and food delivery in Movement Control Order (MCO) areas has been extended to 10pm, announced Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today.

In the MCO press conference today (21 Jan), Ismail Sabri noted that he had received many complaints and feedback from the public across various channels from social media to WhatsApp messages.
The new operation hours takes into effect from 22 January onwards.
Food selling activities are only allowed by take-away, drive-through or delivery from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, and dining-in is still not allowed.
This applies to restaurants, shops, food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, food court, hawker centres, roadside stalls and kiosks.
MCO Extended
Ismail Sabri also announced that the MCO in Penang, Melaka, Sabah, Johor, Selangor, Kelantan and Kuala Lumpur scheduled to end on 26 January has been extended to 4 February.
This is in line with the MCO announced for other states in Malaysia, except Sarawak which isn’t under MCO.
Ismail Sabri said the extension is due to the rising cases of Covid-19.

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7 Things ALL Malaysians Love About Deepavali

Due to the large population of Indians across the globe, Deepavali is an official holiday in many parts of the world, including Mauritius, Trinidad, Fiji, Singapore, and Malaysia!
Essentially, Diwali, or Deepavali, is the festival of light destroying darkness when good triumphs evil. And every Indian home will prepare for the festivities by practising the ancient traditions and long-established customs.
As a country proud of its diversity, non-Indian Malaysians often celebrate the day together with their close Indian friends.
We’ve compiled a list of things Deepavali that all Malaysians look forward to every time the festival comes around.
1. The public holiday
Even if you don’t have any close Indian friends, or get invited to celebrate the festivities with them, all Malaysians can confirm that they look forward to having a day off from work!
2. Free Indian Food

What’s not to love? Firstly, it’s free, secondly, it’s food and thirdly, it’s Indian food!
There’s a long list of dishes we look forward to, but the main ones will always be Murruku, Mutton Curry and sweet Laddu!
3. Making a Kolam
Trust us, we get super excited whenever we’re allowed to help our Indian friends make the Kolam in front of their house. All those colours!

4. Watching fireworks and playing with firecrackers
Only the legal ones. Obviously…
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5. Dressing up for the open houses
As non-Indians, we don’t usually have an excuse to wear traditional Indian attire like the saree and the kurta/jippa any other time.
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6. Watching Indian movies
Shah Rukh Khan, Rajnikanth, Chandramukhi, need we say more?
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7. Getting tipsy on expensive whiskey!
Deepavali is really the only time you can get buzzed on your friend’s dad’s expensive liquor without being judged.
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The Music Goes On For DJ Mixes

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A DJ Mix or DJ Mixset is a sequence of musical tracks typically mixed together to appear as one continuous track.

They are usually played at music festivals, clubs, raves, or other types of live events by actual DJs, the one with all turntables, CD players, digital audio players, or computers.
DJs are musicians in their own right. While most musicians play with instruments, contemporary DJs perform using a DJ mixer and multiple sound sources, sound cards, sometimes with the addition of samplers and effects units.
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Using these tools, they manipulate existing music to make it their own.
Their live performances are unique, deserve to be preserved, and enjoyed by music lovers around the world, however, the issue is monetization.
Because each piece can contain multiple tracks from various sources, fairly compensating everyone involved is a daunting task.
So much so that DJ Mixes could not (legally) have a presence in streaming media.
If anyone involved in the music, such as the individual creators that make up the track, filed a claim, things can get complicated.
DJ Mixes On Apple Music
However recently DJ Mixes from Studio K7!, Mixmag, Tomorrowland, Cercle, Boiler Room and more have been appearing on Apple Music.
It turns out that Apple Music has created a new process – in cooperation with major and independent labels – whereby it can properly identify and directly pay the rights holders within a DJ Mix.
This means the first time ever, DJ Mixes will actually have long term monetary value for all creators involved.
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Using Shazam, Apple developed a tool that will allow Apple Music to properly identify and compensate all of the individual creators involved in making a particular DJ Mix – including any artists behind the music in the mix.
During Black Music month Apple commissioned DJ Mixes from Honey Dijon, Amorphous, DBN Gogo, DJ Clue, Dām Funk, Funk Flex and more.There are already thousands of mixes to enjoy on Apple Music with many more being added regularly.

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Jonker Street Is Dying. So This German Traveller Bought Items From Every Stall To Support Local Business

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Times are tough – really tough.

With movement restrictions and physical distancing in place, many local businesses are suffering so every little bit of support counts.
So when a German traveller in Malaysia shared a video of his efforts to buy something from every vendor on the now-empty Jonker Street in Malacca, it was a touching moment.
Credit: Ken Abroad/YouTube
In the 15-minute video, 29-year-old Ken Döscher (aka Ken Abroad) remarks, “It’s a little bit sad to see that almost no shops are open,” as he looked around the sparsely populated night market – a stark difference from the swelling crowds most Malaysians are familiar with.
“Yes, yes, because of this Covid-19, a lot of customers don’t come,” explained a mobile accessories stall owner in the video.
Ken tells TRP that he decided to do so after realising that the night market that was once bustling with people before the Movement Control Order (MCO) in March, is now deserted with only a handful of stalls open.
Malacca town, now a ghost town
One day before I filmed the video, I was on that night market and it looked really sad. I felt sad for all the vendors who came here, opened up their stall waiting for customers, but there were almost none. Ken Abroad to TRP.
The once-teeming Jonker Walk is now a ghost town.(Credit: Ken Abroad/YouTube)
Ken’s recording shows how the once vibrant Jonker Walk had turned into a sombre sight. Even with only a handful of people walking around, some stall owners still set up in hopes of making a sale.
Speaking to the vendors, many seemed resigned to the situation but were determined to remain upbeat.
Some stall owners even shouted across the street jokingly “Eh, you didn’t support me!” when Ken overlooked their stall.
Credit: Ken Abroad/YouTube
“The show has to go on,” remarked a vendor of a sunglasses stall, “some try to open stalls, try to survive, try to do business.”
This particular statement resonated deeply with the German YouTuber who indeed believed that we have to stay positive.
Ken, who found himself trapped in Malaysia after the entire world began shutting down borders in March, also chooses to remain upbeat despite the global lockdowns.
Ken Döscher, aka Ken Abroad(Credit: Ken Abroad/YouTube)
Now it’s almost 8 months later and I am still in Malaysia because of the current situation in the world, which makes traveling to different countries very hard. But I am happy to be in Malaysia. I really enjoy traveling here and now I have the time to discover every part of Malaysia – which is great!Ken Abroad to TRP.
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With this video, Ken hopes that more people will be inspired to help out local business and street vendors who are struggling to cope with the threat of Covid-19 and limitations of the CMCO.
I got the idea of making this video to support them, to spread some positivity and the message of how important it is to support local businesses during these times. Maybe this video encourages somebody to do the same… Ken Abroad to TRP.
His small gesture had already brightened up the day of these local vendors, who were genuinely grateful by the support of a random traveller.
Credit: Ken Abroad/YouTube
It’s certainly sobering to see one of Malaysia’s most poplular tourist destinations turn into a ghost town due to forces out of our control, so it’s best we all lend a hand to those who need it.
Support your local businesses if you can, because right now – it’s all about #kitajagakita.
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Pejuang Wants To Fight For 120 Parliament Seats In Next GE, Says Mahathir

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Pejuang intends to contest for around 120 Parliamentary seats in the next General Election, according to its founder Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Speaking during an interview with Malaysian Insight, the two-time former Prime Minister and Langkawi MP hopes that they will get support from non-Malays.
We aim to contest up to 120 parliamentary seats in the next GE-15. But we hope that non-Malays will also support (us). Back in UMNO, I received a lot of support from Chinese, Indian people.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad via Utusan
Utusan reported that Pejuang currently has three other MPs who are formerly from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu):
Jerlun MP, Datuk Seri Mukhriz MahathirKubang Pasu MP, Datuk Amiruddin Hamzah Sri Gading MP, Datuk Shahruddin Md. Salleh
Mahathir also predicts a tougher GE with multi-cornered fights and it’ll be difficult for any political coalition to gain a full majority.
He even vouched for his new party, Pejuang, saying that the party leader has no history of being involved in corruption.
A large number of our members are new, young faces and don’t have a bad track record.Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad via MalaysiaKini
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Don’t Panic, Here’s How To Protect Yourself During An Outbreak

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Malaysia is no stranger to seasonal influenza – such as the case of the late 2019/early 2020 outbreak of seasonal influenza (influenza A/H1N1) in Malaysia.
Compound this with the spread of the previously unknown 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) or COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to know how to protect yourself from these viruses.
While there is no evidence that the Wuhan virus is airborne, it is known to spread through inhalation of airborne particles emitted through coughing or sneezing, similar to the transmission of seasonal influenza.
With all that in mind, here’s a guide sourced from health organisations to help you protect yourself during an outbreak.
Wash your hands frequently
Scrub your hands with soap for at least 10 seconds.(Credit: Pixabay)
Viruses can be spread by contaminated hands, so it’s vital to wash your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water, especially in the following situations:
Before touching the eyes, nose and mouthBefore eating or handling foodAfter using the toiletWhen hands are contaminated by secretions after coughing or sneezingAfter touching public installations or equipment, such as doorknobs, handrails or elevator buttonsAfter changing diapers or handling soiled things when looking after young children or the sick
There is a right wash hands though. According to the Hong Kong Department of Health, good hand washing technique is an important personal hygiene practice to prevent contracting and spreading communicable disease.
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After drying hands with a paper towel, make sure to dispose of it properly. Meanwhile, hand towels should be washed at least once daily.
If you are using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, the US Centre of Disease Control (CDC) recommends  that the sanitiser should contain at least 60% alcohol to effectively kill germs.
Cough & sneeze correctly
When coughing and sneezing, cover the mouth and nose with a bent elbow (cough or sneeze into the elbow). You can also use a tissue, but it should be thrown away immediately and wash your hands after.
Cough or sneeze into your elbow instead of your hand.(Credit: susanvanhoosen.com)
Wear a face mask the right way
Face masks don’t offer full protection against airborne viruses because they don’t seal off they nose and mouth, plus the eyes are still exposed. However, they do lower the chance of virus transmission.
According to New Scientist magazine, there are two main types of masks that can be used as protection from airborne viruses.
Surgical mask distributed to school students.(Credit: Reuters pic via Malay Mail)
Surgical masks – Designed to block liquid droplets and are not designed to be used more than once. It consists of a coloured waterproof outer layer, a middle barrier and absorbent inner layer.
In general, the coloured side with downwards facing folds should face outside. The metallic strip must be moulded over the nose to fit snugly over the face.
N95 – Offers more protection as it is designed to prevent 95% of small particles from entering the nose and mouth area. However, only works if it fits properly so it is not suitable for children or people with facial hair.
The N95 mask should be fitted tightly to the face to prevent virus particles from entering the nose and mouth area.(Credit: Salient Information Sdn Bhd)
Once you have the right protective mask on, it’s important to know how to use it properly as well.
Do not touch the face mask once it’s on and change it immediately if it gets wet or dirty with secretions. Throw away single-use masks, do not wear them again.
Most importantly, remember to wash your hands after removing masks.
Avoid large gatherings
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Seasonal influenza spreads rapidly in crowded areas such as schools and public transportation. Avoid public spaces whenever possible during an outbreak and avoid close contact (at least 1-metre distance) with anyone that has a fever and cough.
When an infected person coughs or sneezes, droplets containing viruses are dispersed into the air and can spread up to one meter. The virus can infect persons in close proximity who breathe these droplets in.
If you have the sniffles, just stay at home to minimise the risk of infecting others in your community.
Top up your vaccinations
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It’s a little hard to stay on track with getting vaccinations, but it’s important to get regular vaccinations as immunity from the vaccination wanes over time.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) points out that even when the circulating virus does not match the vaccine viruses, influenza vaccine still provides protection in healthy adults. For the elderly, influenza vaccination is less effective in preventing illness, but it does help reduce the severity of the disease.
WHO recommends annual vaccination against influenza for the following groups:
pregnant women at any stage of pregnancychildren aged between 6 months to 5 yearselderly individuals (aged more than 65 years)individuals with chronic medical conditionshealthcare workersPeople who live with or care for people at risk
Keep yourself updated
The most important thing to remember during an outbreak is to stay calm and keep yourself updated from verified sources.

Amalkan etika batuk dan bersin yang betul untuk mengelakkan penularan virus.#influenza#sihatmilikku#walkthetalk pic.twitter.com/F4ny5ko6ei— KKM Portal MyHealth (@MyHEALTHKKM) January 24, 2020

Malaysia’s Health Ministry regularly provides information on the development of outbreaks as well as a wealth of information on local healthcare issues.
WHO also provides guidelines on disease management and regular reports on the development of outbreaks. (Or you can stay tuned to TRP as we keep you updated!)
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Itâ€™s Official, World Reaches 1 Million Covid-19 Cases

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Three weeks after Covid-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the number of confirmed cases has crossed the 1 million mark.
According to data by Johns Hopkins University, the total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases stands at 1,014,673 at the time of writing.
This also means that weâ€™ve lost over 50,000 lives to the novel coronavirus while around 210,000 infected individuals managed to recover.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University.(Credit: Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center)
Based on WHOâ€™s situation report dated 2nd April, the top 10 nations with the highest number of reported Covid-19 cases are:
United States – 187,302Italy – 110,574Spain -102,136China – 82,724Germany – 73,522France – 56,261Iran – 47,593United Kingdom – 29,478Switzerland – 17,070Turkey – 15,679
Back home, Malaysia has the highest figures for Southeast Asia with a recorded 3,116 confirmed cases. While the nation records 50 fatalities, 767 patients have recovered.

Current situation of the #COVIDãƒ¼19 in Malaysia, April 2, 2020.@WHO @WHOMalaysia @WHOWPRO pic.twitter.com/cobUHUoZkv— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 2, 2020

No oneâ€™s quite sure when the pandemic will end, but experts are warning that Malaysia will hit its peak by mid-April.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised Malaysians to do their part to flatten the curve by continuing to stay at home and observing the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Stay safe, everyone!

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Here’s Who You Have To Thank For Saving Malaysian Turtles

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Not enough Malaysians know about Dr Chan Eng Heng, one of main contributors to the conservation of sea turtles in the world.

She is a retired professor from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and has been lauded with international recognition for her work, including the 2019 International Sea Turtle Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award and being inducted to the United Nations Environment Program Global 500 Roll of Honour in 2001.
She is still highly active in Malaysia’s sea turtle conservation scene, ever since she co-founded and co-led the Sea Turtle Research Unit (SEATRU) in Universiti Malaysia Terengganu in 1985. While she has since retired as a professor, she continued her passion by co-founding the Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia (TCS) in 2011, of which she is still serving as vice-president.
TCS is Malaysia’s first non-profit NGO dedicated to restoring depleted wild turtle populations in the country, and they conduct research, conservation, rehabilitation, education, and public outreach.

She also initiated the country’s first egg protection program for marine turtles in Redang back in 1993, which is still on-going until today. In fact, most of the country’s research projects and conservation programs were initiated or supported by her, an effort that has been recognised both locally and globally.
In addition to that, she has also written extensively about turtles for scientific journals, magazines, and even a children’t book titled “Little Turtle Messenger”.
Dr Chan doesn’t seem to be slowing down at all, despite her 70 years of age, as she is still conducting recovery projects and researches through TCS Malaysia.
In fact, if you would like to support the cause, head on over to their website or Facebook page for updates and more information.

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Malaysians Making It In Melbourne: The Krimper Café – The Epitome Of Location, Location, Location

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Malaysians Making it in Melbourne is a series that introduces some of the best places to visit in multicultural Melbourne and the State of Victoria. For more information on the best places to eat, drink, stay & experience in the beautiful state of Victoria, visit visitmelbourne.com.

Encompassing mountains, national parks, wineries, and surfing beaches, there’s never been a better time to visit Victoria. Melbourne, the state capital, is also famed for its warren of 19th-century ‘laneways’ and its central arts precinct.
There, Krimper café was established in an over 100-year-old converted warehouse that has lived many lives. It was a sawmill, a cabinet-making factory and at one point even posed as the Guildford Lane Gallery, a contemporary exhibition and performance space.
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The brainchild of Malaysian-born and renowned Melbourne-based architect Mun Soon, the concept behind the Krimper café was to allow the history of the building to define its character and tell its own story.
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Mun Soon is no stranger to Melbourne’s rich architectural and coffee history having lived in the city for 38 years. The history of the place envelops the cafe. This is achieved through the use of minimal lighting and water-blasted brick walls, paired with Japanese-treated ply that gives the space a warm and welcoming feel.
The large industrial space also boasts a rich history with reclaimed materials such as recycled lift doors, old timer pieces from the original site, and even a 100-year-old lift car and mechanical wheels repurposed to make up the tabletops and a booth.
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Giving credence to this history, the café is named after revered furniture maker Schulim Krimper, who never occupied the space but whose work is admired deeply by Mun Soon. So much so that one of Schulim’s original sideboards sits on display within the café.
Krimper boasts a sophisticated menu inspired by the best of French & American-style cooking with coffee being served Melbourne-style courtesy of Proud Mary.
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Whether you’re stopping by for breakfast or lunch, or just enjoying a cup of coffee with friends, Krimper is sure to captivate your senses and leave you wanting more.
Overall the cleverly “unfinished”, rough and rustic detailing creates an early-industrial-era warehouse café, unique in character, human in its sensibility, and a place that respects the perfection that is inherent within imperfection.
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READ MORE: Malaysians Making It In Melbourne: The Elysian – A Paradise For Whisky

Find Krimper Cafe at 20 Guildford Lane, Melbourne 3000. It’s open from 7.30am – 5.00pm from Monday to Friday, and from 8am – 4pm on Saturday and Sunday.

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Anwar Sues Govt For Suspending Parliament & Wants Courts To Declare Emergency Unconstitutional

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Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has filed a lawsuit against the Malaysian government and Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for advising the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to suspend Parliament via the nationwide Emergency Ordinance.

Malay Mail reports that the PKR president is seeking to have the court declare that Muhyiddin’s advice is unlawful.
A statement released by DAP’s Bukit Gelugor MP Ramkarpal Singh explained that Anwar filed the application for leave for judicial review yesterday at the High Court in Kuala Lumpur.
It needs to be stressed that what is being challenged by the applicant isn’t the proclamation of emergency, but the decision of the prime minister (through cabinet) to advise the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to assent to the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 which suspended Parliament during the emergency period. It is the prime minister’s advice that is regarded to be in violation of the lawRamkarpal Singh via Malay Mail.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin meeting the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.(Credit: Istana Negara/Facebook)
READ MORE: Agong Declares State Of Emergency, Expected To Last Until August 1
Not the first lawsuit against Emergency declaration
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s stalwart supporter – who has gone on record to say that Anwar is not fit to be PM – Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan had also filed a lawsuit against Muhyiddin, challenging the legitimacy of his advice to the YDPA on declaring a state of Emergency.
Datuk Khairuddin Abu Hassan, formerly from Umno. (Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Khairuddin’s suit was filed in the High Court on 18 January, claiming that the Prime Minister’s advice was not valid as he had allegedly lost the majority support of Members of Parliament (MP).
He wants the court to decide whether the emergency declaration sought by Muhyiddin was done “in fraudem legis” (in fraud of the law).
We are only questioning Muhyiddin’s legitimacy as the prime minister and whether he was in any position to advise Agong on the state of emergency.Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali, Khairuddin’s lawyer, to The Edge.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah assented to declaring a State of Emergency across Malaysia on 12 January over the rising number of Covid-19 infections in the country.
The State of Emergency is expected to last till August 1. However, it could end earlier based on the advice of an Independent Committee of Parliamentarians and relevant health experts.
READ MORE: The Emergency Ordinance: We Try To Simplify The More Relevant Points

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PICKids In Schools To Start Nationwide On Monday

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The Health Ministry (KKM) has announced that the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) in schools throughout the country will start on Monday, 14 February.

PICKids is open to children aged 5 to 11 to protect them from the risk of Covid-19 infection. They’ll receive one-third of the Pfizer Comirnaty adult dose.
Previously, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the registration for vaccination will be done by the school too.
Having the vaccination drive done in schools will help parents who can’t take time off work to get their children vaccinated. The children also get to be vaccinated with their friends too.
READ MORE: PICKids Launch In Schools Will Be Announced Soon, Children Get To Be Vaccinated With Friends
According to Malay Mail, KKM is targeting 70% of eligible children to receive the first dose within the first two months and to complete two doses within six months.
Deputy Health Minister I Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said most children infected with Covid-19 do not belong in the serious infection category but there have been cases of children admitted to intensive care units (ICU) and even fatalities.
He added that the side effects in children are very few as compared to being infected, citing that a total of 8.6 million children in America have been vaccinated and only 11 of them showed side effects but were healthy again after treatment.
So, I recommend all people not to worry or be afraid and immediately register their children for vaccination.Deputy Health Minister I Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali

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[Watch] Blind Man Had To Move Motorcycle That Blocked His Way On Tactile Paving

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The disabled (OKU) community in Malaysia faces daily challenges while trying to go about their life because most facilities here are not disabled-friendly.

Additionally, many able-bodied people still don’t know or are ignorant about the plight of the OKU community.
People like TikTok user MrRanggaPnNadia work hard to help educate the public about the plight of OKU people and how people can be more mindful of their actions.
In one of the videos, Nadia went to the MRT station to pick up her visually impaired husband when she saw him moving a motorcycle parked on the tactile paving.
Once he moved the motorcycle out of the way, he continued using his cane and walked towards the car.
Due to this incident, the husband and wife duo reminded people not to block the tactile paving meant to help people with visual impairment to navigate and “see” while walking.
  @mrranggapnnadia Kita akan terus kongsi berkaitan kesedaran tentang laluan tactile / hak OKU ya. I sentiasa sokong U 🥺🥹❤ Proud of U sayang! Ayuh semua 💪🏻💪🏻 sediakan laluan tactile yang selamat untuk OKU penglihatan 💪🏻💪🏻 #mrranggapnnadia #raiseawarenessfortheblind #janganhalanglaluantactile #fyp #relationshipgoals #inspiredawesomelife ♬ suara asli  – segalasumber
Netizens thanked the couple for educating the masses. A netizen also praised Nadia’s husband for helping to move the motorcycle out of the way to make it easier for other visually impaired persons.
However, the comments also showed that some people didn’t realize that tactile paving helps the blind.
Some people admitted that they thought the tiles were decorative and weren’t aware of their function.
After watching this video, they know they could help the OKU community by removing objects that block the tactile paving.

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[Watch] Monitor Lizard Found At Ara Damansara Lotus’s Parking Lot, Netizens Asked Who Played Jumanji

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Guests at Ara Damansara Lotus’s were surprised when they were greeted by a reptile that looked like a monitor lizard in the parking lot.

The Tiktok video uploaded by Fire Fighter Forever showed a group of firefighters circling the reptile to catch it.
The monitor lizard first emerged from underneath a row of cars and looked scared when the firefighters surrounded it. The monitor lizard took a few snips at the capture noose held by a firefighter.
Although it put up a small fight, there was no room for escape, and another firefighter managed to pin the animal down while using something that looked like a canvas.
  @fire_fighter_forever kesian dia, mungkin nak membeli belah keperluan harian 😁 #firefighterforever #fypシ #biawak #lotus #abambomba ♬ Jurassic World – Tha Weedaz & €l Pa$o
Netizens were amused to see the whole incident unfold and jokingly asked who played Jumanji.
They also said to leave the reptile alone because it was just there to shop for groceries and asked whether the lizard was someone’s ex.
However, some netizens pitied the scared creature and said there was actually no need to capture it and it could just be safely chased out.
They pointed out that the monitor lizard’s habitat could be compromised, which might explain how the animal turned up in an urban area.

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288 Families Evacuated As Several Areas In Johor Floods

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Several districts in Johor are experiencing floods.
Areas in Muar, Iskandar Puteri, Batu Pahat, Tangkak, Kluang, and Pontian are reportedly underwater as heavy downpours throughout the week had caused floodgates to burst and flash floods in low lying areas.
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Though floodwaters in some areas have receded, authorities are still taking all necessary precautions as the water level in certain locations is expected to reach more than 2 meters due to unexpected weather conditions.
Some 1,210 people from over 288 families have been relocated to temporary evacuation centers (PPS) across the state.
As a safety measure during times of Covid-19, each household is being sheltered separately, instead of the usual mass camping-like PPS set up, to maintain social distancing.
Instead of being placed together in a crowd, in one large hall. Evacuees in Johor rare reportedly segregated into separate “classrooms” and spaces.Credit: Facebook/Viraldotcom)
Evacuees also underwent mandatory Covid-19 screenings and provided all they would need to keep themselves hygiene.
Reportedly there are four flood victims that are sick. But health checkups and review of their contact history show no reason to suspect them for having Covid-19.

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1,210 mangsa banjir di Johor
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This New Kepong Pop-Up Market Aims To Be Meatless & Eco-Friendly, Spearheaded By Youth

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A new plant-based and eco-friendly market featuring 33 grassroots businesses has popped up in Kepong.

Midori Market is organised by a group of environmentally-conscious undergraduate students from the Tzu Chi KL & Selangor Collegiate Youth Association, a non-profit association that brings together tertiary students to care for humanity and the environment.
The 2-day pop-up market focuses on promoting a plant-based diet within the youth and general public while attempting to be zero-waste. It is also inspired by Japanese-minimalist aesthetic, making use of colourful paper decorations without being extravagant.
Visitors posing with their own food containers in preparation for Midori Market.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
What You Get
Midori Market is spread out over the Tzu Chi Jing Si Hall, with the main market for food and homemade items at sprawling outdoor gardens, while invited speakers will host their talks indoors within the large halls.
Among the line-up of guest speakers include Khor Sue Yee, co-founder of Zero Waste Malaysia; raw vegan chef, Yin; MMA fighter, Colleen Augustin; and vegan KOLS, Yee Huan and James. They will share their views and insights on a low-carbon lifestyle as well as their transitions to veganism.
The market features a varied mix of vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based food, from lei cha to vegan burgers to stinky tofu to vegetarian nasi kerabu.
According to Midori Market coordinator Chris Choo, some vendors are using this opportunity to test out plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan recipes to be used back in their established eateries that are not currently meatless.
Support for the market is overwhelming, as many food stalls had run out of food and needed to restock by noon.
Some of the stalls at Midori Market.
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
There are also vendors selling homemade items such as jam, baked goods, and handicrafts.
Left: a stall selling homemade jam, right: a stall selling plants. (Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Most of the vendors employ eco-friendly principles as well, using biodegrable packaging for visitors who did not bring their own food containers.
A food stall using biodegradable packaging. (Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
A Generally Fun Time
The outdoor area of the Tzu Chi Jing Si Hall it surprisingly spacious, though the market itself is rather sparse as far as pop-up markets go. This means plenty of walking space for visitors without needing to push and shove.
There are pockets of trimmed lawn that has been turned into picnic areas, where visitors are encouraged to sit and dine together.
Visitors dining together on the provided picnic mats.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The collective effort to rejuvenate a plant-based lifestyle and promoting sustainable habits via an enjoyable weekend market is commendable. Visitors are highly encouraged to bring their own reusable bags, cutlery, food containers, and bottles. However, even if you did not bring your own, the market offers options to rent food containers or pick up a free reusable paper bag.
Left: rentable food containers and right: free paper bags for your shopping needs.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
In general, Midori Market is fun to drop by if you’re in the area and want to see how plant-based diet and sustainable principles are practised. Midori Market hopes that you will bring these habits home too.
There is ample parking here in the Tzu Chi basement carpark, but if you want to reduce your carbon footprint even further, the Kepong Baru MRT station is within walking distance.
Midori Market29-30 October9am – 5pm
LocationKL Tzu-Chi Jing Si Hall359, Jln Kepong, 52000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

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KFC Collab With MLBB Professional League Comes With Chicken Meals And In-Game Diamonds

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There’s nothing quite like indulging in a night of gaming with fast food– you know it, I know it, and our favourite fast food companies and gaming companies know it.

Which is why popular fried chicken chain KFC is stepping in with popular mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang to offer you exclusive KFC x MLBB themed POWERUP bundle meals to up your gaming nights!
This exclusive combo is running in conjunction with Season 8 of the  Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL Malaysia), so you can eat fried chicken while you watch your favourite e-sports league teams duke it out for the championship.
The collaboration will run starting 13th August until 21st October together with the League. To keep things interesting, the bundle meals will be constantly refreshed so you have something new to eat at the matches!
The bundle deals are only available on the KFC app. To redeem it, tap on the “%” icon and visit the “Bucketful of Deals” page to find the MLBB POWERUP bundle deals.
While Monkey King smashes through his enemies, you can smash through a bucket of chicken.(Credit: KFC)
More giveaways for MLBB players
Coincidentally, KFC will be celebrating Colonel Sanders’ birthday in Spetember. Their celebration will include special treats for all MPL players in the form of special cheat codes and 1 million worth of In-game Diamonds, which can be found on KFC Malaysia’s social media pages.
Additionally, players stand a chance to see 11 fan-favourite characters representing KFC’s special 11 secret herbs and spices, and win giveaways including vouchers from selected live streams.
Gaming has seen a huge surge in popularity in recent years, and even more now as people stay at home more often. From playing the games casually to watching professional esports leagues, more Malaysians are involved in gaming than ever before.
The MPL Malaysia Season 8 can be watched online via Mobile Legends: Bang Bang’s YouTube channel, as the best ten Malaysian teams compete for a prize pool of USD100,000 (approximately RM422,400).

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Teenager Out To Buy Drink For Brother And Mother Dies In Road Accident

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Life is filled with uncertainties and the uncertainty can bring happiness or grief.

A family was hit by tragedy when a 15-year-old girl on a bike died following an accident with another motorcycle while she was on her journey home after buying a drink for her brother.
Pictures of the incident have been going viral on social media platforms.
According to Baling District Police Chief Superintendent Shamsudin Mamat, Nur Syawani Najwa Abdul Razak, 15, of Kampung Perah, Gerik, Perak, a student at Sekolah Menengah Tunku Putera, died at the scene.
As reported by Kosmo Online, the victim, who was riding a Honda motorbike from Lata Bayu, was on her way back to her house in Kampung Asam Jawa.
“When arriving at the scene, the motorcycle the victim was riding is believed to have cut off a car, but unfortunately collided with a Honda motorcycle ridden by Nurliyana Kalbadoor A/L Hosta @ Mohd Din, 19, and her passenger, Amira Suhana Roshan, 18,” Shamsudin said as reported by Kosmo Online.
According to Shamsudin, the victim who sustained severe head injuries died at the scene while the others who suffered minor injuries were sent to the Baling Hospital for treatment.
The victim’s body was taken to the Kulim Hospital’s forensic unit for an autopsy, and the incident was investigated in accordance with Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act of 1987.
Hamidah Hambali, the victim’s 52 year old cousin, stated that Syawani was thought to have gone to a local store at the time of the incident to purchase a syrup drink for her elder brother, who himself had been injured in a motorbike accident the day before.
Hamidah said due to the hot weather, the brother requested her to buy a syrup drink for him and their 55-year-old mother, Azizah Awang, who recently had her leg amputated due to diabetes.
The family had plans to visit the victim’s twin brother who is currently pursuing his higher education in Kelantan but when asked, Syawani refused to follow them and told them that she would rather stay at home alone.

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[Watch] Mini Market Worker In Perak Apologises Over Racial Slur

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A young mini market worker apologised to customers after uttering the word ‘pariah’.

The incident was said to happen recently in Menglembu, Perak.
The awkward moment was captured on video and shared on social media.

In the video, a man berated the mini market worker for uttering the word against his mother, who is said to be sick.
The young man was said to have said the P-word when the man’s mother asked him to help look for some products in the outlet.
He continued apologising even as the man’s mother, an elderly woman, came up and scolded him.
She told him to respect the customers and provide better services.
At the same time, the man also berated other employees at the mini market as they did nothing to correct their colleague.
This Was Always Going To Happen
The use of the P-word prompted widespread criticism.
Netizens said the mini market worker should not have uttered words for which he did not understand the meaning.

Some said the man and his mother could have corrected the mini market worker more gently without raising their voice.
However, others said the anger is understandable as the P-word is insulting and deeply distressing.
People also feel it is a total shame that it had taken a severe rebuke to trigger an apology from the mini market worker.

READ MORE: [Watch] Young Man Says Sorry For Making Fun Of Azan, Netizens Want Heavier Punishment
Why It’s Not Okay To Say The Word
The P-word is often used as derogatory and insulting terms with casteist prejudice.
In its broadest sense, the term indicates an outcast, one that is despised or rejected.
Originally derived from Tamil paṛaiyar, it used to refer to the Paraiyan, a Tamil caste group of labourers and village servants of low status.
The meaning was extended to embrace many groups outside the so-called clean caste groups, with varying degrees of status.
In English, the word has more than one meaning and definition which are not associated with the Indian caste system.
One Highly Offensive Word
The word has created much debate and controversy, especially in a multiracial society like Malaysia.
And there has been considerable internal debate raised by the people.
PARIAH yes its demeaning, similar to NEGRO or NIGGER in USA referring to the black slaves.But KELING?Do you know us melayu kampong called the indians (from south india) who were brought in by British to tap rubber and to work in rail construction as Keling, with no malice.— MZ of A (@MZAusj) July 15, 2022
Malaysians had been urged not to overreact but to be rational and understand the context in which the word is used.
In any case, most Malaysians who are aware of the situation would try their best to avoid using the P-word and avoid hurting the feelings of others.
Sensitif sangat ke perkataan “keling” & “pariah” ni? Aku ingat lagi dulu masa sekolah rilek je member India aku guna perkataan “keling” & “pariah” kat orang India yg bawak moto mcm celaka depan sekolah. Dia kata untuk orang India yg perangai celaka memang patut guna perkataan tu.— SHAH ♠ (@shah_____) June 5, 2020
It is legit. Aku rasa aku ada cerita sebelum ni, yang India betul tahu, dia tak kisah kita panggil Keling, sebab Keling tu asalnya bangsa Kalinga, Kalinga ialah kerajaan hebat.Diorang marah kalau panggil Keling Pariah je, sebab…well, that definition.— Ahmad Khairul Aizat Yusof (@akay6669) April 24, 2020
None had been spared for uttering the word, including former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Despite Dr Mahathir’s explanation, the P-word has created distress amongst many people.
Several Kapar PKR members led by V Maneyvannan lodged a police report last night against Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad for using the word “pariah”, when commenting on Lynas Corporation.alleging the use of the word had hurt the feelings of the Indian community. pic.twitter.com/OEwkEhLPO8— Armada India Malaysia (@IndiaArmada) August 27, 2019
Human rights activist Sashi Kumar said the latest incident reflects the nation’s education in regards to tolerance and respect towards other races and religions.
He regrets that actions are not equally taken against all who deliberately attack other races and insult their religions.
Words like ‘pariah’ and ‘pendatang’ is rampantly used nowadays and its the politicians who started it. Now it has become as though it’s ok to insult others in such manner. Human rights activist Sashi Kumar to TRP on why racial slurs had been taken lightly.

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[Watch] Trainee Teacher Dies In Thailand Due To Online Dating Scam, Father Tells Young Malaysians To Be Down-To-Earth

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A 23-year-old trainee teacher Goi Zhen Feng was deceived into coming to Thailand on 19 January this year.

After getting to know a girl through online dating, he was supposed to meet her there in person for the first time.
Instead of romance, he was tricked by an online scam syndicate into becoming a piglet (Cantonese slang for human trafficking victim) in Myanmar.
While held captive, he contracted Covid-19 and suffered from long-term abuse and starvation, weakening his body.
To avoid trouble, the syndicate abandoned him outside a hospital in Mae Sot in April.
Mae Sot is a city in western Thailand that shares a border with Myanmar to the west,
23-year-old trainee teacher Goi Zhen Feng. (Pix: SCMP)
Too Late for Help
A nurse assisted in making a call to the family, but Goh was so ill at the time that he couldn’t speak.
The nurse, who spoke to the father, asked if they were the parents of “Mu Jun Hong”, a nickname given by the syndicate.
It turned out that “Mu Jun Hong” was the pseudonym given to Wei Zhenfeng by the Human Snake Group, but it was several months later.
After a month of treatment, he passed away on 11 May but the parents only found out after they came to Thailand.
Chee Kong and his wife Yang Fei Pin arrived in Thailand on 30 August, and expect to meet their son at the hospital.
They didn’t know the news of their son’s death until the bad news came the next day.
He and his wife brought a set of clothes, a hat and a pair of new shoes for Zhenfeng.
They thought that they would be able to get their son back to Malaysia for treatment.
Rest In Peace
They recently returned to Malaysia with the ashes after their son was cremated.
A Buddhist scripture chanting ceremony was held in Ipoh, where they live, while the funeral will be held today (18 September) at a columbarium.
The family cremated the body and brought the victim’s ashes back to Ipoh. (Pix: BeritaKini)
Throughout the ordeal, the parents received help from Teruntum assemblyman Sim Chon Siang, a PKR lawmaker in Pahang.

China Press quoted Sim as saying that due to the nickname given to Goh, his parents had to expand a lot of resource to prove their son’s identity.
The expenses included transportation expenses, paying for the earlier treatment at the hospital, going to a mass grave in Thailand to find Goh’s body and to find arecognized hospital for DNA testing.
Retrieving Goh’s body from a mass grave in Thailand. (Pix: Sim Chon Siang)
The family had to raise funds to pay off the hospital bill of about RM40,000 before obtaining a death certificate to carry out the DNA test.
Sim also pointed out that it is certain Goh was tortured to death, and had sustained beatings and internal damage to his organs.
All the “piglets” were treated very inhumanly. They had to work 19 hours a day. If their performance did not meet the standard, they would be punished physically, including moving bricks under the sun and run 30 laps.Teruntum assemblyman Sim Chon Sian on the testimonial from another “piggy” who was rescued from the same syndicate.
Filled With Grief And Despair
Meanwhile, Goi’s father, Chee Kong, advised young Malaysians to be down-to-earth, even if they have grand ambitions to earn money or find a partner.
Chee Kong urged Malaysians, especially youngsters, to be careful when making new friends online and not be easily deceived.
READ MORE: Malaysian Slave Labourers In Myanmar Saw Woman From KL Who Went Missing Five Months Ago
He expressed his heartfelt words in an interview with Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post after returning his son’s ashes to China.
These scam sydicates will use many methods to deceive. If the first method fails, the second method will be used. If it fails, the third method will be used until everyone is deceived.Goi Chee Kong to SCMP on being alert of the many tactics used by online scam syndicates.

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Nightmare Trip When Express Bus Dove Into Pahang Floods & Began Floating With Passengers Trapped Inside

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Several travellers experienced first-hand how quickly Malaysia’s flood woes can turn from bad to worse when they were forced to spend the night at a mosque in the middle of nowhere, after their express bus was left stranded and floating in several meters of water in Pahang on Sunday (3 January).

26-year-old Faris Nordin shared thrilling scenes of how he and around 40 other passengers had to be rescued and sheltered at Masjid Jeram Besu in Raub when their double-decker bus stalled while trying to navigate flooded roads on their way from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Baru, Kelantan.
Taking his tale to Twitter, Faris writes that the bus had made several attempts at traversing the flooded area but ended up being swept away by the water.
As the bus stalled in the water, the engines died, leaving passengers stranded without power and nowhere to go. Faris said that soon water began filling the first deck cabin of the bus and people began panicking and ran up the second deck to save themselves.
With the confidence we had during our encounter with the first flooded road, our bus decided to go through it once again. And tada !!!!! We are suddenly floating gaissss 😂— IntanPayung (@farysnordyn) January 5, 2021
The evacuation
Luckily for everyone on board, the bus had stalled not far from the masjid which was on high ground and already had Fire and Rescue (Bomba) personnel stationed there. Faris said that Bomba later came to evacuate the stranded passengers by boat and ferried them to safety.
Videos of the rescue scene showed passengers escaping the dark bus through the second deck emergency exit and taking a boat ride through floodwaters that reached tree-level and were high enough to leave road signs halfway submerged.
Here I recorded the flood when we were escaping through the second deck emergency exit. Boats came to and fro the exit on a rescue boat to evacuate passengers to the mosque ✨ pic.twitter.com/NwOUwp4nVE— IntanPayung (@farysnordyn) January 5, 2021
Here’s a video of our crossing . Quite deep lah the flood no joke pic.twitter.com/Z1QinYsClQ— IntanPayung (@farysnordyn) January 5, 2021
Safely on high ground, Faris soon found that the mosque was already filled with other flood victims who were also left stranded and explained that everyone had to spend the night there with no electricity, running water, poor phone service and with just the clothes on their backs to wait out the flood.
Makcik to the rescue
Faris also shared how local residents from nearby kampungs were kind enough to provide flood victims with food, water and their hospitality. In true #KitaJagaKita spirit, villagers got together to cook hot meals and helped the victims wherever they could.
(farysnordyn/Twitter)
When the flood finally subsided the following day, Faris and his fellow passengers were safely transported back to KL on another bus provided by the bus operator.
Faris shares how grateful he was to have survived the experience and thankful to all the kind people who had helped them endure the peculiar situation.
Sunken states
Reportedly, several areas in Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu, Johor, Selangor and Sarawak are affected by floods – forcing thousands of people to be evacuated.
However, the Malaysian Meteorological Departments (MetMalaysia) had explained that the current flood situation was “normal” and that it won’t be as big or bad as it was in 2006, 2007, 2013 and 2014.
The government had also advised Malaysians living in flood-prone areas to keep track of the flood situation by following real-time alerts through the Public Infobanjir website or the MyPublic InfoBanjir mobile application.

But the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) revealed that there are several areas across the country that are experiencing communication service disruptions due to power outages and advise the public to be sparing with their use of devices – only communicating for emergencies.
Malaysian social media channels have been flooded with scenes of homes, businesses, highways and even whole towns, submerged in water.
banjir Temerloh as of 2pm today 😫 pray for the best #PrayforPahang pic.twitter.com/NkHAiMN172— ♡ (@farrahizzaty_) January 6, 2021
Ini perkara yg mungkin RAMAI TAK TAHU bila berlaku banjir.Ini berdasarkan pengalaman 3x duduk pusat pemindahan banjir.1. Makanan BUKAN satu masalah besar. Malah ia berlimpah ruah sampai beberapa bulan tak habis. Semua bagi bantuan makanan.*Sambil kongsi gambar banjir lepas. pic.twitter.com/Au5C6hHHvb— Faisal Rahim (@acaiijawe) January 4, 2021
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah reminded Malaysians not to repost photos and videos of previous major floods which had occurred in the country to avoid confusion and panic.

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Who’s to blame for M’sian flood woes?
More evacuated as floods worsen in Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu
MetMalaysia: East coast, Johor floods not as bad as 2006, 2014
Kerajaan minta penduduk berisiko peka isu banjir
Jimatkan penggunaan peralatan komunikasi di kawasan banjir


Instagram To Take Away ‘Swipe-Up’ Links & Replace It With Stickers Instead

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The ability to put links in Instagram stories is a privilege limited to those who are verified or have at least 10,000 followers.

The logic is simple, by keeping the feature exclusive, Instagram can control the spread of misinformation and spam by bad actors.
Still, even for those who are privileged to have the feature, its implementation is limited to swipe-up links in Instagram stories.
That is going to change on Merdeka day (30 August in the US, 31 August to us in Malaysia).
Instagram is planning to introduce link stickers and it is exactly as it says on the tin. It is a little customisable graphic that can be placed in an Instagram Story that, once tapped, could take the viewer to a webpage.
It also comes with a few additional features.
Previously, viewers of Instagram Stories with swipe-up links could not react or reply to those posts, limiting engagement. With link stickers, they can.
Even with this new feature, there are no reports that Instagram is planning to make it available to the rest of the public. So, as far as we know, link stickers will be limited to the domain of the Instagram famous.
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Beware Of Fake Google Play App, Retiree Loses More Than 200k In Life Savings

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A retired man got his pension totalling SGD30,000 (RM99278.30) in January this year but lost it all including his SGD40,000 (RM132371.07) life savings in the same month.

It was suspected to be due to malware attached to a fake Google Play app for Android devices.
Lu (not his real name), 70, received a call from DBS bank personnel at 9am on 29 January informing him that suspicious transactions had occurred from 3am.
He was told about SGD71,000 (RM234958.65) was transferred to an overseas account. There was only SGD2000 (RM6618.55) left in the account. Lu immediately told the bank to freeze his account.
After lodging a police report and turning in his mobile phone for investigation, it was discovered that a Google Play app containing malware had been installed.
According to AsiaOne, this led to the theft of his personal data. Unfortunately, Lu said he likely wouldn’t get his money back.
The police told him the money couldn’t be returned once it was transferred overseas.
Image: Shin Min Daily
Lu said it was heartbreaking to see all of his hard-earned life savings vanishing just like that. The incident gave him and his wife many sleepless nights.
To add salt to the wound, the scammers also racked up SGD6000 (RM19855.66) in credit card charges which Lu has yet to repay.
Lu was adamant that he was not prompted to provide any one-time password for the bank transfers and he did not click on any suspicious links.
He believes the bank has a part to play in the alleged security lapses and is still hoping to hear from the bank regarding compensation.
On 11 April 2023, the Singapore Police Force and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore released a joint statement to warn the public about the dangers of downloading third-party applications or applications from dubious sites.
A photo provided showed that there are two Google Play Store Apps.
The fake app is labelled “Google Play,” while the genuine app is labelled “Google Play Store.”

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Melaka Gateway Sues State Government For Terminating Project

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The developer of the RM43 billion Melaka Gateway project has filed a lawsuit against the Melaka state government for terminating their contract in October 2020.

What you need to know: KAJ Development is the master developer of the Melaka Gateway project and holds the concession to reclaim and develop three islands spanning 246 hectares- two of which will be man-made. The development comprises 12 precincts including residential, commercial, cultural, entertainment, and lifestyle blocks.
The company states that it has filed a judicial review challenging the termination notice issued by the Melaka State Government in relation to land reclamation necessary for its mega port project.
Credit: @melakagatewayofficial/Facebook
Who said what: The developer says that the state government is in breach of the Covid-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (Act 829) which bars termination of any construction project as a measure to curb the pandemic. The company claims that the termination of construction-related projects cannot be made until after 31st December or a later date set by the authorities.
KAJ Development Sdn Bhd Chief Executive Officer Datuk’ Michelle Ong explained the 3-year land reclamation concession began on 4 October 2017 and work had to be suspended since 18 March 2020 due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).
We had submitted several written requests to the Melaka State Government to extend the land reclamation concession, but they were either ignored or rejected. Then, the 16 October Notice of Termination stated KAJ Development didn’t complete the project as scheduled due to delays.Datuk’ Michelle Ong, CEO Melaka Gateway.

How did it get here: Melaka Gateway has been in the works since 2014 but in 2018, the company’s port and cruise terminal projects were cancelled by the federal government. The decision was reversed by the transport ministry in November last year on an appeal by the company. The RM682 million cruise terminal was supposed to be completed in September 2020.
The Melaka Chief Minister’s office noted that the agreement with property developer KAJ Development, signed in October 2017, had expired in October 2020. However, Chief Minister Chief Minister Sulaiman Md Ali announced at a state tourism event in November 2020 that the state government did not want the project to be abandoned.
Read more:
Despite Controversy, Melaka Gateway Project Still Wants To Revive Melaka Port As Global Business Hub (TRP)
RM43 billion Melaka Gateway project will go on, says chief minister (FMT News)
Frankly Speaking: Melaka Gateway project axed again (The Edge)

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Developer files suit to challenge Melaka Gateway termination
Frankly Speaking: Melaka Gateway project axed again