“You’ll Be In Trouble Too If You Allow Underage Kids To Drive Your Vehicle” Warns Transport Minister

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Motorists who let underage individuals operate their vehicles may face severe actions if found guilty, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

Dr Wee said that under the Road Transport Act, negligent vehicle owners can also be charged alongside the underage driver if they were caught flaunting the law.
”According to the Road Transport Act, anyone who allows their underage children to drive without a license, not only the driver will be held responsible, but the owner of the vehicle too,” he was quoted as saying by The Star.
The Ayer Hitam MP said that allowing a minor to be operating any vehicles will only cause further problems as they are not covered under insurance since they do not process a driving license.
He was commenting on the fatal traffic accident involving an unlicensed 16-year-old student who crashed the MPV he was driving into two grass cutters, killing one of them, in Sungai Petani on 7 May.
READ MORE: Teenager Without Driving License Held After Crashing MPV And Kills A Grass Cutter
In a related matter, Dr Wee said that the government banned certain micromobility vehicles on roads to protect all road users from any unwanted accidents.
Citing a report from a local Chinese daily, Dr Wee said that certain micromobility vehicle riders posed dangers to themselves and others by riding blatantly on the road.
Dr Wee suggested for the micromobility vehicles to be allowed for usage on a specific lane, which fell under the jurisdiction of the local authorities.
This is to avoid a finger-pointing situation should a micromobility rider meet with an accident with another vehicle.
”Who will be held responsible? In the end, the government would end up being blamed,” he said.
READ MORE: E-Scooters, Other Micro-Mobility Vehicles Banned, Says Transport Ministry
Dr Wee also added that the ban does not apply to micromobility vehicles designed for persons with disabilities.
”There is no oppression here. We will take action against whoever is at fault. There’s no taking sides in our policies,” he added.

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RM200 For Daily Genting Skyworlds Ticket Likely, Analysts Say

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The daily ticket rate for Genting Skyworlds theme park is expected to be much costlier at around RM200.

Berita Harian quoted Affin Hwang Investment Bank who noted that although the theme park can accommodate up to 20,000 visitors a day but due to the requirements of the Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOPs), the total capacity may be limited to 10,000 a day.
Considering that Genting will only be allowed to operate at a reduced capacity, Affin Hwang sees that the amusement park is likely to operate at a loss at an early stage.
However, they expect that Genting Malaysia (GENM) will still continue its opening, as the main objective of this amusement park is to increase the total number of visitors to Genting Highlands, by improving non-gambling facilities.
When the old theme park closed in 2013, the number of visitors dropped by 6,600 a day or 2.4 million visitors in 2014. Based on previous management indicators, the entrance fee will be the same as its other competitors. We expect GENM to set the ticket price for the amusement park at around RM200 a day.Affin Hwang Investment Bank
The investment bank said that while the new theme park is expected to provide a boost to overall visit volume, it doubts Genting Skyworlds will be the re-rating catalyst for the stock.
It said while the new theme park could help boost GENM in the non-gambling department, the company was still in a less favourable position to compete for VIP and premium customers, as the current gambling tax regime in Malaysia was not competitive compared to regional countries.
With the recent crackdown in Macau by the Chinese government, we also expect competition to intensify in the premium and VIP segments. While GENM’s exposure to Chinese VIP customers is small, we believe that regional casinos will try to lure GENM’s existing mass premium and VIP customers with better offers and rebates to help fill the void left by the Chinese government’s crackdown.Affin Hwang Investment Bank
They said the impact is most likely to be felt in part of 2022 and in 2023, when international tourism begins to resume, as it is still constrained by ongoing quarantine requirements.

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GE15: Agong Tells Party Leaders To Name Their PM Of Choice By 2PM Monday

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The Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has given political leaders until 2.00pm on Monday to come together, declare their alliances, and for whichever side held enough seats in Parliament to name their Prime Minister of choice.

In a statement, Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, said that under Section 40(2)(a) and 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution, the decision to form a new government and appoint the Prime Minister via this process was final.

This comes after the 15th General Election yesterday resulted in a hung parliament with no party or coalition having the required seats to form the government.
220 out of 222 Parliamentary seats were contested last night, which means a simple majority of at least 111 or 112 seats is needed.
While PH represents the largest block at 82, adding the 5 from DAP and 1 from MUDA to its 76, it does not at the moment appear to have any more allies.
It is thought that PH may try to join forces with BN, but the latter had an abysmal showing during GE15 and only holds 30 seats now, which has led to calls for its chairman to resign as he had been the loudest voice calling for a General Election.
PN, on the other hand, holds 51 seats and had previously worked with BN which has 30, and PAS which has 22. This morning, PN and PAS party leaders also met with GPS which has another 22 seats, for a total of 103.

Pagi ini saya menerima kunjungan YAB Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Abang Haji Openg, Premier Sarawak dan YB Tan Sri Tuan Guru Haji Abdul Hadi Awang, Presiden PAS untuk membincangkan pembentukan Kerajaan Persekutuan. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/2Ql1QqEw8C— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) November 20, 2022

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Covid-19 Badly Affected Malaysia’s Imports and Exports, Says Azmin

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The spread of Covid-19 has badly hampered Malaysia’s international trade as exports and imports declined after most countries imposed some form of lockdown, according to Minister of International Trade & Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
According to The Sun, he was commenting on April’s trade performance, which amounted to RM133.34 billion, a drop of 16.4% when compared to April 2019.
Azmin added that the pandemic has caused major disruption in manufacturing chains and the movement of goods around the world.
Despite most industries being hit by the virus, he said that the exports of some products such as iron and steel, rubber gloves and refined palm oil has increased.
As the country is allowing more industries to reopen again, Azmin said this would allow the country’s exports to improve in the coming months.
Also, seeing that other countries are opening up as well, he anticipates that it can have a positive effect on the country’s trade activities.

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Domestic Violence Rates In Malaysia Increase Under MCO

As the government implemented the movement control order, there was a drop in distress calls to women’s rights NGOs for awhile. But an increase is clearly evident now.
Speaking to Malay Mail, the Women’s Aid Organisation’s (WAO) advocacy officer, Tan Heang-Lee shared that their statistics show a 14% increase in hotline calls and WhatsApp enquiries on domestic violence since the beginning of the MCO.
From 1 to 17 March, WAO only received an average of 10.5 calls and enquiries per day. That was just before the MCO. In contrast, from 18 to 31 March, the number rose to an average of 12 calls and enquiries a day.
As domestic violence is often about having and maintaining power and control, the current uncertain global economic and health conditions due to Covid-19 and the MCO can further aggravate an abuser’s desire to exert their dominance.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
This leads to NGOs being concerned about an increased risk of violence as many victims will be unable to seek help or even escape their abusers during the current health crisis.
Domestic violence survivors are also at greater risk because they are now trapped in the house all day with the abuser. It is also more dangerous for them to seek help, as the abuser may be monitoring their every move.Women’s Aid Organisation’s (WAO) advocacy officer Tan Heang-Lee via Malay Mail
Besides the obvious mental, emotional and health effects of the MCO, Tan explains that the MCO is also dangerously affecting the financial stability of survivors and victims.
Some of those who are completely unable to work during the MCO may have had no other choice but to become more financially dependent on their abuser in order to survive.
Meanwhile, domestic violence survivors who have left their abusers face an uphill battle as they try to get back on their feet and become financially independent during normal times. Imagine the kind of challenges they face during a pandemic when finances are difficult for everyone.
Among 20 former residents of WAO’s domestic violence shelter, 30% are unable to work due to the MCO, 25% are still looking for a job, while another 5% had their salaries reduced.Tan Heang-Lee via Malay Mail
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The All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) reported that on top of distress calls and enquiries, other types of appeals received included victims who just wanted to just talk about their feelings of helplessness and frustration during the MCO.Â
AWAM’s programme and operations manager Nisha Sabanayagam shared that these types of calls were to be expected during the MCO and that their counsellors were ready to help.
People who reach out to us sometimes do not want to talk over the phone, but just want to text message. That is perfectly acceptable.AWAMâ€™s programme and operations manager Nisha Sabanayagam via Malay Mail
The NGOs urge survivors and victims to continue to reach out to the numerous channels for help if they need it. Nisha explained that NGOs tend to be aware of each other. So, if one organisation is unable to support a case for whatever reason, they will refer the case to another NGO who will be able to help the victim.
(Credit: Domestic Violence Hotline)
Tan stressed that during this health crisis we’re facing, it’s “essential” for the community to help and protect the vulnerable.
With the extension of the MCO, they urge everyone to be vigilant and to help contact them or the police if you suspect someone you know, such as a neighbour, a friend, or a family member is in danger.
If you hear your neighbours fighting and suspect that someine is being abused, just ring their door bell. This sends the signal that people are watching. You should make sure you’re safe before approaching the situation, and you can also get someone to go with you.Tan Heang-Lee via Malay Mail
If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to any of the organisations below. They are ready to help you.

Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) has extended their hotline to 24 hours and provide advice and support virtually through the phone and WhatsApp. A legal officer will be on standby to assist as well.Website: wao.org.myHotline: 03-7956 3488Or WhatsApp TINA: 018-988 8058
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) can be reached through email or messaged on Facebook and Twitter. They also have counsellors who are willing to do Zoom or Skype calls with clients if face-to-face interaction is preferred.Email: telenita@awam.org.myTwitter (click here)Facebook (click here)
Sisters in Islam (SIS) has also extended their hotline from 8am to 10pm, Monday to Friday until April 14, 2020. Their legal officers are on standby to answer any enquiries.Call or WhatsApp: 011-2370 1006Email: telenisa.sis@gmail.comTwitter (SIS and Telenisa)Facebook (SIS and Telenisa)


Bersih 2.0 Sets Up Petition Rejecting Dewan Rakyat Speaker Removal

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To object the removal of Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof as the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, a petition was set up recently by the Steering Committee of Bersih 2.0 on Change.org.
Currently the petition has gathered close to 7,000 signees.
The committee said that such a motion during the mid-term is unprecedented as the position is usually only vacated when the Parliament is dissolved, upon death or resignation.
By convention, the House Speaker of a Westminster Parliament should be above partisan politics. If he/she is an MP, upon election by fellow MPs, must retire from party politics to function as the impartial presiding official in the House. In Malaysia, however, parliamentary speakers are traditionally treated as gatekeepers for the Executive, blocking motions or bills tabled by the opposition or even restricting speeches , greatly undermining the impartiality of the office.The Steering Committee of Bersih 2.0 via Change.org
Recently, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin submitted a formal motion to remove Ariff from the position.
It was also reported that the government has nominated Election Commission Chairman Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun to become the new Speaker.
Parliament is set to convene again from 13 July and will last for 25 days until 27 August.

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Public Servant Arrested For Stealing From Batang Kali Landslide Victim

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A civil servant is suspected of stealing from the Batang Kali landslide victims.

The landslide destroyed the Father’s Organic Farm campsite on Jalan Batang Kali-Genting on 16 December 2022.
Acting Selangor Police Chief Datuk S Sasikala Devi said the 27-year-old man was arrested around the Klang Valley.
In the arrest, we also seized items believed to belong to the victims (of the landslide case). An application for remand against the suspect will be made today to assist the investigation per Section 379 of the Penal Code.Acting Selangor Police Chief Datuk S Sasikala Devi on the ongoing investigation.
She spoke during a press conference at the Ampang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) on Saturday (7 December).
Curi Barang Mangsa Tragedi Batang Kali:Polis Sahkan Penjawat Awam DitahanVideo: Aqira Azemi#malaysiagazette #mgnews #tragedibatangkali pic.twitter.com/Q3tNfpJwuY— Malaysia Gazette (@MalaysiaGazette) January 7, 2023
Previously, the media reported that the police received two reports about the loss of belongings belonging to victims in the Batang Kali Tragedy.
A victim’s family member claimed that an irresponsible individual was using the Touch N Go card belonging to the victim of the tragedy.
The police received two reports regarding the issue on 1 January.
Consequences Of Public Sector Corruption
The arrest shocked the public as many had praised the rescue team for doing a good job.
READ MORE: Malaysians Pay Tribute To Courageous, Selfless Firefighters As Rescue Effort Continues
Netizens are speculating on the civil servant’s position as several departments were involved in the rescue mission.
My uncle is one of the fireman who was in the rescue mission. He said only the bomba were busy searching for the victims, while the other penjawat awam were wandering around. Then, he said, among those teams, someone stole the victims' belonging that was kept in a car.— 🍰🍦 (@aftersnowystore) January 7, 2023
Meanwhile, some defended the civil servant, saying he could face financial difficulty due to his low pay.
Kalau dh penjawat awam tu gaji bawah RM1K, gred 19 kebawah, tetap ada masalah kewangan. Mungkin juga ingat TnG tu tercicir.— Just Ad (@zah_ad) January 7, 2023

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10 Buses Brought Najib Supporters From Pekan

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If you have friends who run away from you whenever you have a problem, then it’s time to understand they aren’t our real friends.

But in the case of embattled former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak,  his court trials prove that his friendship with the rakyat, especially the Pekan people, is the real deal.
His supporters came in droves, with 10 buses from his constituency of Pekan to the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya on Tuesday morning (23 Aug).
They were present in solidarity and sympathy for Najib, who was also the Menteri Besar of Pahang between 1982 and 1986.
Each bus carrying 44 passengers left Pekan at midnight last night.
MalaysiaGazette reported that most of them are UMNO members in the area.
READ MORE: [Watch] Bossku Supporters Cry, Pray And Chant ‘Hidup Najib’ Outside The Federal Court
Steadfast And Persistent
According to one of the supporters known as Kak Ida, this is not the first time they attended a trial involving Najib.
However, today’s attendance was the most crowded.
She said those who came brought prayers that the country’s judicial system would give Najib due justice.
We have only one hope, let him be given justice.Datuk Seri Najib Razak supporter Kak Ida to MalaysiaGazette on her wishes for the former prime minister.
READ MORE: [Watch] Najib Performs “Sumpah Laknat” In Kampung Baru, Denies Involvement In SRC Scandal
Most of Najib’s supporters gathered by the roadside and outside the court building.
Only individuals dealing with the court are allowed to enter, and the media must obtain an entry pass.
Critics have dismissed his supporters as nothing more than paid actors.
[ PEMBETULAN ]Kelihatan puluhan "PENGANGGUR" penyokong yang dipercayai dari Terengganu tiba dengan menaiki empat buah bas bagi memberi sokongan kepada Najib dan menunggu ketibaan Ahli Parlimen Pekan itu.[ Elaun ]Sehari : Rm100 Makan : 3 Kali sehari Free 🚌 : Ulang-alik— Laffing_Gor (@Laffing_Gor) August 18, 2022
Guilty Of Corruption
Najib, 69, was previously found guilty of seven charges involving criminal breach of trust (CBT), money laundering and abuse of position.
The court trials involved RM42 million in SRC International funds by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 28 July 2020.
Judge Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali sentenced Najib to 10 years in prison for each of three charges of CBT and three cases of money laundering.
Najib was also sentenced to 12 years in prison and a fine of RM210 million or five years for one charge of abuse of position.
The court session for today (23 August) will hear the arguments of Najib’s lawyer to set aside the conviction and sentence against him for misappropriating RM42 million in funds belonging to SRC International.

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Singapore’s Covid-19 Death Rate Is The Lowest In The World, Here’s Why

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Singapore has been managing their Covid-19 outbreak pretty well, it seems.

According to a report by international news outlet Reuters, the tiny country actually has the lowest Covid-19 death rate in the world, based on data compiled from countries with more than 1,000 cases.
They’ve had more than 57,000 positive cases recorded, with only 27 of those ending in death. This means that their Covid-19 death rate is just 0.05%.
No one has died from Covid-19 in the past two months in Singapore.
In contrast, Malaysia has a little over 10,200 Covid-19 positive cases recorded and 130 deaths. Our death rate is still pretty low at 1.3%, but not as low as Singapore’s.
Singapore still comes out on top when compared to other countries with similar-sized populations, such as Denmark and Finland, which both have Covid-19 death rates of around 3-4%.
Just like Malaysia, Singapore has also closed their borders, issued lockdowns, and opened exhibition centers as temporary quarantine facilities to manage transmission of the virus among their population.
However, there are a few other factors that appear to be involved in keeping their death rates low.
Majority of cases involve young adults
90% of Covid-19 cases in Singapore involve their migrant workers. (Credit: Financial Times)
According to Mothership, 90% of Covid-19 cases in Singapore are those transmitted among the foreign workforce, particularly those in the labour-intensive and construction industries who are in their 20s and 30s.
While this shouldn’t be something to be particularly proud of, it is fortunate that their community of migrant workers don’t have critical illnesses that make them a Covid-19 risk group.
Aggressive Covid-19 testing
WHO has praised Singapore for their aggressive testing. (Credit: South China Morning Post)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Singapore for their early detection of Covid-19 cases from aggressive contact tracing and testing methods.
In fact, Singapore’s testing efforts is one of the highest per capita rates globally.
Almost 900,000 people in Singapore have been tested for Covid-19. That’s more than 15% out of their 5.7 million population.
They test dormitory residents on a rostered regime, vulnerable communities such as those living in care homes, and anyone older than 13 years with signs of acute respiratory infection.

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Destined couple realizes they were childhood sweethearts 20 years ago

It’s like something out of a fairytale: boy meets girl. They get separated. They meet each other again and fall in love.

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Heidi Parker and Ed Savitt’s relationship was fated to be. At the tender age of six, they had found each other while on vacation in Turkey. Later on in life, they miraculously found each other again. They had both lived in the same house, but a year apart.

Ed and Heidi, recreating their childhood photo.Picture credit: The Sun

Ed didn’t know how to use the washing machine in the student flat. He had found some old mail belonging to Heidi, so he looked her up on Facebook for help.

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A few weeks later, Heidi recognized him from Facebook and introduced herself. It was love at first second sight. They hit it off instantly, and were basically inseparable after their first date.

Ed & Heidi at their wedding in 2016.Picture credit: The Daily Mail

Four years later, Ed proposed to her, complete with surprise engagement party. Of course, she said yes.
A few months later, they were having dinner with family when the topic of childhood holidays came up.

Ed and Heidi in Turkey, six years old.Picture credit: The Sun

Heidi’s mother recounted the story of how Heidi had a little “one-day boyfriend” during a holiday trip to Turkey, also named Ed.
No one believed it, but Heidi’s mother had all the pictures to prove it. Young Ed and Heidi, at six years old, standing next to each other, full of smiles.

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Heidi actually had no memory of meeting Ed as a child, but the pictures proved that they spent a lot of time together.
Even Ed’s parents found pictures of Heidi and her sisters in their photo album of that same trip to Turkey.

At this point, you can’t not believe in fate.

Even Turkish Airlines was moved by their story, and sent the couple back to Gumbet, Turkey where the love story started.


4 Melaka Cops Remanded For Allegedly Supplying Illegal Items, Including Drugs, To Detainees

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Four policemen – ranked lance corporal and corporal – have been remanded for a week beginning today for allegedly receiving bribes of RM12,000 to supply detainees in police lock-ups with illegal items, including drugs, cigarettes, tobacco and food.

The offence allegedly took place between 2019 to 2020, Berita Harian reported.
The remand order was issued by Ayer Keroh Magistrate Court judge, Magistrate Mazana Sinin earlier today to allow for the investigation to be completed.
The quartet, attached to a police station in Alor Gajah district, allegedly received kickbacks from the detainees’ associates between RM600 and RM9,000 through online transactions and cash.
They were arrested yesterday at the Melaka MACC office yesterday when they were called to have their statements recorded.
The arrest was confirmed by the state MACC director Mohd Shahril Che Saad, who also added that investigations are ongoing.
The case is being investigated under Section 16 (a) (B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.
The four suspects face imprisonment for a term not exceeding 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher if convicted.

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E-Scooters, Other Micro-Mobility Vehicles Banned, Says Transport Ministry

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The Ministry of Transport has decided that the use of some micro-mobility vehicles is prohibited from the road, which is gazetted under Road Traffic Rules 2021 (Prohibition of Use of Certain Micromobility Vehicles) which have been effective since 17 December 2021.

Micro-mobility vehicles that are prohibited from the road are:
MopedPersonal mobility devices including electric scooters, internal combustion engine power or human power.Personal mobility aids (PMA)
The reasoning behind this is the use of micro-mobility vehicles in a traffic flow that involves other motor vehicles will create a risk of a case similar to the basikal lajak tragedy that claimed the lives of eight children.
SIARAN MEDIAMENTERI PENGANGKUTAN MALAYSIALARANGAN PENGGUNAAN KENDERAAN MIKROMOBILITI TERTENTU DI ATAS JALAN pic.twitter.com/TxxsEo63MT— M.O.T Malaysia (@MOTMalaysia) April 26, 2022
Although bicycles are not prohibited from the road, cyclists must abide by the regulations under the 1987 Road Transport Act (Act 333) and under the 1959 Road Traffic Rules.
The safe use of bicycles guideline has been issued by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and can be downloaded through the Ministry of Transport and MIROS websites.
To use electric bicycles on the road, it must fulfil the Malaysia Standard specifics, MS2514: Electric Bicycles (Electric Pedal Assisted Bicycles) Specification.
In addition, the main characteristic of electric bicycles (to differentiate it from a moped) is the lack of throttle and pedals that are permanently attached to the vehicle.
A woman riding an e-scooter. Image: Malay Mail.
All relevant authorities are urged to monitor the use of micro-mobility vehicles in their respective areas of jurisdiction.
The local authorities may construct road infrastructure to support the safe use of micro-mobility vehicles like bicycle lanes that will not be mixed with existing traffic flow.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the police will start enforcing this prohibition in the name of public safety.
Those found guilty can be prosecuted under the 1987 Road Transport Act (Act 333).
Have there been accidents involving micro-mobility vehicles?
So far, users of micro-mobility vehicles seemingly have not caused road accidents with other road users.
However, the haphazard behaviours of some micro-mobility vehicle users on the road have brought up concerns about road safety for pedestrians and other road users.
READ MORE: E-Scooters & E-Bikes May Be Banned On Roads & You Might Soon Need A License To Ride Them
Back in March 2022, a woman shattered her jaw when she fell off the e-scooter in Cyberjaya after making a fast turn.
After her ordeal, she advised others to be careful and to wear safety gear just to be safe.
READ MORE: [Watch] Malaysian Woman Shatters Her Jaw After Cyberjaya E-Scooter Accident
How are netizens responding?
The enforced rules did not sit well with netizens. Some believe that the rules will affect food delivery riders who travel using scooters.
The Ministry of Transport was also criticised for banning micro-mobility vehicles on the road. Netizens also brought up how other countries built bicycle lanes to accommodate similar light vehicles.
Others wondered why micro-mobility vehicles have been lumped together with basikal lajak (modified bicycles) when the modified bicycles do not have lights and brakes.
They believe small vehicle owners are being bullied while road bullies in pickup trucks, lorries and buses are overlooked.
Another netizen agreed that micro-mobility vehicles can be dangerous on the road but also disagreed with an outright ban.
He believes having proper lanes for micro-mobility vehicles will be a better decision in the long run and it saves more cost than building another public transport.
Apa kebabi kau ni MOT? Abis tu rider foodpanda ataupun grabfood yang buat delivery dengan guna scooter nak hantar makanan macam mana sundal? Takkan dorang nak kena beli motosikal pulak? Korang yang buat rules ni guna otak ke guna lutut?— Aiman (@mistaaimanvevo) April 26, 2022
Negara maju wujudkan laluan khas untuk basikal, kenderaan mikro. Malaysia haramkan semua terus, hasil ilham menteri tak berapa bijak @weekasiongmp 🤦🏻♀— dice 🎲 (@zir3ael) April 26, 2022
Kenapa samakan dengan basikal lajak yang tak ada lampu dan tak ada brek?— Corperutathlete (@mohdadrian) April 26, 2022
This is bullying the small vehicle owners, while ignoring the road bullies like 4WD pickup, lori hantu, monster trucks & busses.— Abd Rahman AGaffoor (@ARGaffoor) April 26, 2022
Unpopular Opinion.Saya menyokong pengharaman kenderaan ini atas jalanraya atas faktor keselamatan amatlah membimbangkan. Terlalu kecil, lincah, dan visibility rendah.Pun begitu kerajaan tak boleh simply haramkan, tanpa tindakan proaktif untuk membina infra bersesuaian.(1/3) https://t.co/sFxfffIvWD— Azhazul Azri (@zulazrio) April 26, 2022

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Anwar Ibrahim’s New Government: Who Said What So Far

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In news that shocked the nation, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that he has acquired a “formidable” majority in Parliament to form a new government, with himself at the helm as Prime Minister.

Anwar Ibrahim during his announcement on September 23.(Facebook)
With the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah admitted to the National Heart Institute (IJN) for treatment, and the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin making no attempts to address the matter during his unplanned national address, the rakyat is arguably fishing in the dark for answers on the fate of the nation.
Muhyiddin announcing the Covid-19 “Kita Prihatin” package live from Putrajaya.(Facebook)
So far, a number of prominent political figures have stepped in to provide clues on what Malaysians can expect from today’s events.
Claiming support
According to Malaysiakini, Umno President Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mentions that there are Members of Parliament (MP) from his party as well as the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition who supports Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership.
Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying that he respected the position of those MPs and said that the current Perikatan Nasional (PN) government was built based on individual MP support to form a majority.
(Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
Reportedly, Anwar Ibrahim also has the full support of all 11 MPs from Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah).
Amanah President Mohamad Sabu said in a statement that the party’s MPs are confident in Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership to form a new government.
(Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Also in support of Anwar Ibrahim’s leadership is Democratic Action Party (DAP) Vice Chairman and Penang Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow.
According to Malay Mail, Yeow had no other information on what had transpired today besides the info he got from the news and social media.
Yeow speaking to reporters during a press conference on September 23.(Sayuti Zainudin/Malay Mail)
Those who oppose
Meanwhile, Free Malaysia Today reports that leaders from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) are not in support of Anwar Ibrahim.
Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Supreme Council Member Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that the coalition has not switched sides and are still in support of the current federal government.
Wan Junaidi also said that people should not listen to “someone who is obsessed with becoming the next PM”.
(Azneal Ishak/Malay Mail)
Additionally, Malaysiakini reports GPS Secretary-General Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi criticizing Anwar Ibrahim for “playing politics” and causing instability and uncertainties in the country.
(Sulok Tawie/Malay Mail)
Also in opposition of Anwar Ibrahim is the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS).
PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man was quoted as saying that all 18 PAS MPs are still in support of the current government.
(Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
What’s said online
Things appear to be similarly vague on social media. Since Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement, politicians have been sending their own messages, some more cryptic than most, on what might be happening.
Umno MP Khairy Jamaluddin had tweeted saying that the Malaysian Cabinet of Ministers met for a meeting today and claims that the current government has not yet fallen.
Baru selesai mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri. Tidak ada apa-apa yang tumbang atau jatuh. pic.twitter.com/Yao1At1jZf— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) September 23, 2020
Meanwhile, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) MP, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, posted a rather vague statement to his followers.
Incorrigible liar and political psychopath— Mohamed Azmin Ali • 🇲🇾 (@AzminAli) September 23, 2020
At the same time, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak shared some insight on what he plans to do, or rather munch on, while the country waits for more answers.

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[Updated] Snake On A Plane: AirAsia Flight From KL To Tawau Diverted To Kuching

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Domestic AirAsia flight AK5748 from Kuala Lumpur to Tawau, Sabah allegedly had to be diverted to Kuching, Sarawak when they supposedly found a sneaky little stowaway on-board.

Videos circulating online shows the ominous shadow of a slender serpent slithering inside one of the plane’s overhead compartments.
  @edal8808 Kelihatan seekor ular dalam pesawat dlm penerbangan dari KL ke Tawau. Pesawat terpaksa emergency landing di AirPort Kuching #fyp ♬ Suspense Music – Sound Collective
Meanwhile, checks on the FlightRadar24 global tracking website show that an Airbus A320 matching the rumoured plane’s tail number was diverted to Kuching while en-route to Tawau from KL yesterday night (10 February).
Responding to TRP, AirAsia Chief Safety Officer Captain Liong Tien Ling said that the airline was aware of the slithering situation.
This is a very rare incident which can occur on any aircraft from time to time… The Captain took the appropriate action and the flight will depart for Tawau as soon as possible.AirAsia Chief Safety Officer Captain Liong Tien Ling to TRP
He noted that the decision to divert the flight to Kuching was a precautionary measure to fumigate the aircraft.
Captain Liong also affirmed that no one was hurt in the incident, but did not specify if that included the snake.

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Transport Ministry To Launch Awareness Campaign On Drunk Driving

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The Transport Ministry aims to unveil a communication plan to educate the public about the dangers of drunk driving.
In a Facebook post, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that this will be done by convening a task force between his ministry with non-governmental stakeholders such as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) as well as with the Attorney-General’s Chamber and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Prior to the post, Wee held a video conference to discuss the issue with CILT’s president Ramli Amir, deputy president Abdul Kuddus Ramlee, and secretary-general Mohd Nasir Alias.
We agreed that education must be the cornerstone of lasting policy change to reduce tragedies caused by those who cause death while driving under the influence.Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong via Facebook
Wee also shared that he had met with former MIROS director-general Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon, saying the meeting had given him more insight on how drugs and alcohol can affect driving under the influence (DUI).
He said that knowledge from academicians like Prof Wong will give the Transport Ministry more reference points to use in finding lasting solutions to DUI problems.
In his post, Wee also explained that taking hold of the drunk driving issue in Malaysia wasn’t just about enforcing the law using better techniques and procedures, but also about penalties, awareness, and alternative options to getting home when inebriated, saying all these things need to work in tandem.
He added that the issue of driving under the influence wasn’t limited to just private vehicles, but that the same enforcement is required on errant drivers of commercial and public transport vehicles like lorries and buses.

In the past, there have been cases of public and commercial transport vehicle drivers who were found to be driving under the influence.
We have to start somewhere. Even seatbelts and helmets took time to be fully adopted by the public when they were first introduced decades ago.Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong via Facebook
Wee said that his ministry will finalise proposed amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 for more severe penalties to be tabled in the Cabinet in June, stressing that long term solutions will require increasing the public’s awareness of drunk driving.

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What Everyone Hates & Loves About Malaysia’s Nightlife

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Partying is back in full swing, everyone! Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Malaysia’s nightlife scene is roaring back to life with good music, great company, and even better drinks!

Of course, there’s plenty to look forward to but nightlife also comes with its own headaches. So just in case you’ve forgotten what the party scene is like, we sat down with a few party people to see what they love (and hate) about Malaysian nightlife.
Bar, pub, nightclub, or private party?
Jeii Pong feels that the venue must suit the occasion. Elizabeth Kok thinks private parties are a great way to unwind and let loose.(Credit: jeii_pong/elizabethmnmm via Instagram/ Hennessy)
Not all scenes are created equal. Sometimes you want to go all out at a nightclub, sometimes you just want to chill in a corner booth at a relaxed bar.
For Hennessy Night Creator Jeii Pong, the venue must suit the occasion.
Clubs have the most exciting vibes if it’s party-centric nights like New Year’s countdowns. However, for personal events such as birthdays, private parties allow for more intimate celebrations. Bars, on the other hand, would be great for chill nights with a romantic partner as it fosters conversation.
Gaston Pong appreciates quality time with his friends over drinks in the comfort of home, and Douglas Lim much prefers a night out surrounded by Penang’s city life.(Credit: gastonpong via Instagram/ Hennessy)
Gaston Pong, on the other hand, appreciates quality time with his friends over drinks in the comfort of home. If he’s feeling particularly adventurous, he will venture out to explore concept bars with his friends as well.
For Elizabeth Kok, bars or nightclubs are ideal places to spend her time, particularly for her job as a professional DJ. Otherwise, private parties are also a great way to unwind and let loose after a long day.
What city to vibe in?
The best kind of stories are told over a drink or two.(Credit: Envato)
Our partygoers all claimed that Kuala Lumpur has the best nightlife for a “happening” scene to drink, party, and even meet people you otherwise won’t get to meet.
This is where you get to meet interesting and driven individuals with a life story to share.Douglas Lim to TRP
Jeii Pong agrees as well, claiming that drinking with friendly people definitely expands your social circle as you get to meet more people.
Additionally, the Klang Valley is full of exciting places like hidden speakeasy bars, and plenty of places with live music for the musically inclined, too!
A rich, smooth drink for a rich, smooth night out (or in).(Credit: HennessyMalaysia via Facebook)
As a musician, I enjoy music gigs where some pubs and nightclubs would feature local rappers to perform.Gaston Pong to TRP
However, Douglas Lim much prefers Penang as his city to vibe in. He particularly enjoys how Penang bars spill out to the road with a more relaxed and casual setting, which also makes bar-hopping much easier.
He also looks for places where he can pair a good dessert with drinks or discover interesting drink menus.
(Credit: Hennessy via The Good Stuff)
What’s the worst thing about KL nightlife?
You might be surprised to know that “KL traffic is terrible” extends to the wee hours of the morning too!
All our fellow partygoers unanimously (and vehemently) agreed that traffic and parking were the worst things about partying in the city.
Parking! It’s not easy to get one during Happy Hours. And now e-hailing has gotten pricey too.Gaston Pong to TRP
Jeii Pong says the same, noting that Malaysian roads are still jammed even when it’s already late at night!
(So perhaps it’s better to carpool with a designated driver, in the end!)
What do you drink?
As Hennessy Night Creators, our partygoers naturally gravitate towards the smooth and rich flavours of Hennessy X.O cognac. But what makes the classic cognac so good?
Classic is always classy.(Credit: Hennessy)
While most may know of hard liquors as something strong to knock back, the Hennessy X.O cognac is smooth enough to drink on the rocks (or neat)!
One of the best cognacs I’ve had and I would definitely look out for Hennessy X.O for my next party. Elizabeth Kok to TRP
Of course, it’s also more than just the drink: it’s also what the drink brings with it.
When you drink it you feel like creating a good moment to share. It also provides me the idea of a celebration drink or intimate drink session with people you love.Douglas Lim to TRP
For comedian Douglas Lim, the drink signifies a successful stand-up show, a celebration of the moment when the show draws its curtains and the crowd is happily satisfied with a fun night out.
It’s also an opportunity to break the ice with fans and new people, by collaboratively coming together to drink and have fun.
And isn’t that the spirit of drinks, after all?
Here’s your chance to experience the most happening scenes of Malaysian nightlife.
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LHDN Withdraws Income Tax Appeal Against Najib’s Daughter, Nooryana Najwa

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The government has withdrawn its bid to recover RM10.3 million of alleged unpaid income taxes from Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s daughter, Nooryana Najwa.

Nooryana’s lawyer Wee Yeong Kang confirmed that the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) filed a notice of discontinuance on Monday, 3 October.
Wee added that the matter between LHDN and Nooryana has been resolved, but declined to elaborate.
Our client had settled her tax case after her tax agent and LHDN went through her case.Nooryana’s lawyer Wee Yeong Kang
LHDN senior revenue counsel Hazlina Hussain confirmed the decision not to proceed with the appeal.
According to New Straits Times, LHDN filed an appeal after the Shah Alam High Court dismissed its application to obtain a summary judgment against Nooryana Najwa on 26 August 2020.
LHDN alleged that Nooryana Najwa failed to submit the Individual Income Tax Return Forms to LHDN under Section 77 of the Income Tax Act 1967 for the assessment year from 2011 to 2017.
LHDN claimed that Nooryana has not paid the income tax amount, including the increase, totalling RM10,335,292.36.

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M’sian Rally World Champion Forced To Sell Prized Race Car & Become E-Hailing Driver To Survive Pandemic

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These days, not many still know the name Karamjit Singh, Malaysia’s Flying Sikh.

Still probably Malaysia’s best rally race car driver ever, Karamjit was the first Asian to win the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Production Car World Championship for Drivers on his first try back in 2002.
Now, the champion has been forced to sell his beloved 2004 Proton Waja for just RM7,000 to make ends meet due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Struggling to make ends meet
Through a post on his Facebook, Karamjit explained that he needed to use the proceeds from the sale to buy a new car so that he could work from Grab as an e-hailing driver.
He admitted that although he still loves his old car, he is forced to do so in order to meet the criteria required by Grab.
Back in the day, this was the Proton Waja 4WD rally car Karamjit used while racing for the Petronas EON Team and Proton Pert Malaysia Team, making many sacrifices for Proton and Malaysia to be on the world’s stage.
Speaking to Harian Metro, Karamjit said he no longer has any assets left. His cars, houses, and savings in his Employee Provident Fund (EPF) account had all been used up as capital to fund his rally career once upon a time.
(Credit: Facebook/Karamjit Singh)
Despite not getting any support from the government, Karamjit continued in his career as a rally driver, racing at the Asia Pacific level and making the country proud while funding his career out of his own pocket.
Now, the 58-year-old father of one believes that becoming a Grab driver is the most responsible thing he could do to continue supporting his family.
He also revealed that he is still waiting for the Ministry of Youth and Sports to fulfil their promise of rewarding him with a pension for his achievements as Malaysia’s World Rally Champion.
I’ve met with the Ministry in 2005 or 2006, and they told me that I’m eligible for a monthly pension for my achievements as a world champion, which is like winning a gold medal.Karamjit Singh, Malaysian World Champion Rally Driver via Harian Metro (Translated from BM)
He said the Youth and Sports Ministry told him he could get RM5,000. However, that was just through the word of mouth, and he has yet to receive the pension.
Karamjit has been racing since 1985. (Credit: Facebook/Karamjit Singh)
I really need it for when I am too old to work. But, at the moment, I still want to race for at least another two to three years.Karamjit Singh, Malaysian World Champion Rally Driver via Harian Metro (Translated from BM)
Karamjit, who has been a professional racer since 1985 shared that many of his fans want him to continue racing, and he too believes he can be successful. However, he is facing difficulties in securing sponsorship as the cost of racing is very expensive.
I am still able to be number one in Asia. My fitness is at its best and I think a lot of young people can’t beat me. I visit the gym four times a week in addition to hiking and mountain climbing to stay fit. In terms of skill, I am still number one.Karamjit Singh, Malaysian World Champion Rally Driver via Harian Metro (Translated from BM)
Malaysia’s World Champion

Karamjit dominated the rally championship in Malaysia in the ’90s before going on to win the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) in 2001.
However, his most memorable achievement is definitely when he emerged as the WRC world champion for the FIA World Car Production category in 2002 even though it was his first year racing.

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Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine For Everyone Entering Sarawak

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Starting today, all Malaysians who enter Sarawak must undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a designated quarantine centre as a measure to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state.

Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the screening test will be taken on the second and 10th day with costs for both the quarantine and test will be borne by the individual.
Only the cost of quarantine and COVID-19 testing of Sarawakians will be borne by the Sarawak State Government.Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas via Berita Harian
He said previously, the 14-day mandatory quarantine order issued on October 4 did not apply to Sarawakians arriving from the Peninsula and they only had to undergo a Home Surveillance and Observation Order (HSO).
However, Unggah said, following the increase in positive cases from outside Sarawak involving the people of the state, more drastic decisions need to be taken.
The Sarawak Deputy Chief Minister I also said that tighter monitoring of HSO will be enforced immediately and the police will monitor the individuals who have been instructed to do so.
Anyone found violating the directive can be prosecuted under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342), he said.

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Still Confused How Many Off Days We Get For Raya? Here’s An Explainer

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Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced some good news during yesterday’s press conference. And that includes how many days we are going to get cuti for this Raya.

READ MORE: [Updated] Anwar Announces Extra Public Holiday And 4 Days Of Free Tolls For Raya
If you’re still confused with the logic, just remember, by hook or by crook, you’ll get 4 days of holiday.
(Credit: Halalogy)
We just have to wait for the announcement of the sighting of the moon tomorrow (20 April) that will be declared by The Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal. It will be broadcasted the same night through radio and television.
So, here’s how it goes if your boss asks about the cuti. Make sure to discuss with your respective HRs about this or you’ll miss out.
For those in some states of Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan:
If Raya is on Friday
Generally, if Raya falls on Friday (21 April), the following Monday (24 April) will be a public holiday.
Friday (21 April) will be a public holiday as it is the first day of Hari Raya. Then Saturday (22 April) will be another public holiday as it is the second day of Raya. As for Sunday (23 April), it will be a normal weekend holiday. Now Monday (24 April) is the extra public holiday that we get from our PM.
If Raya is on Saturday
 If Hari Raya falls on Saturday (22 April), the extra holiday will be on Friday (21 April).
Saturday (22 April) will be a public holiday as it is the first day of Hari Raya. Then Sunday (23 April) will be another public holiday as it is the second day of Raya. Monday (24 April) will also be an off day as it is Sunday’s carry-forward public holiday. Hence, the extra public holiday that we get from our PM will be on Friday (21 April).
(Credit: TRP)
For those living in Kedah, Terengganu, Kelantan and Johor, you’ll still get 4 days off too. If Raya is on Friday, it will be carried forward to Sunday. And Monday is the extra off day.
If raya is on Saturday, you’ll still get to start your holidays on Friday until Monday as Sunday is the second public holiday and Monday will also be the extra off day.
As for Sabah and Sarawak, each state government will announce the replacement holidays following its respective Holiday Ordinance.
For the record, the Sabah government has announced yesterday (18 April) that Friday (21 April) will be an additional public holiday there, in line with the Public Holiday Ordinance.
As for Sarawak, the government still hadn’t decided on this topic yet. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in a statement that they will announce the news as soon as they can when interviewed by a reporter last night.
So, what are you waiting for? Send this to your parents, bosses, and colleagues and let’s get packing!

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Netizen Complained About Long Wait At UTC Kotaraya Despite Johor MB’s Earlier Promises

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About four weeks ago, Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi promised the public that they won’t have to form a long queue at UTC Kotaraya.

Malaysia Gazette reported that he said there would be more counters and waiting areas set up.
From 11 May 2022 onwards, passport renewals can only be done online except for some special cases in order to lessen queue times.
READ MORE: How To Renew Your Malaysian Passport Online
Still slow with long wait times
However, netizens report that the situation still remained the same despite the early promises.
A Twitter user Haikal (@hxikxl) shared several images online to show the long lines snaking through UTC Kotaraya around 8.30am yesterday, 8 June. He said he was there to collect his passport.
What time does the immigration officers in UTC Kotaraya start work? It’s 8.30am but only one person is working at the counter to attend hundreds of people. There were lots of officers when YB visited that day. Today there’s no one. Did everyone get laid off?Twitter user Haikal
Salam YB @onnhafiz nak tanya. Pukul berapa orang imigresen UTC kotaraya ni kerja? Pukul 830 sorang je ada dekat kaunter nak attend beribu orang? Haritu masa YB datang ramai pulak. Harini takde orang. Dah kena buang ke semua pic.twitter.com/dzOUjPP5yY— hxikxl 🏴 (@Haikalsupari) June 8, 2022
Haikal also claimed that he waited in line until 11am and the queue didn’t move.
He jokingly said that by the time he gets his passport, it would have expired because the queue took 5 long years.
Kahkah time collect passport dah expired. Tak sedar rupanya dah 5 tahun queue 😂— hxikxl 🏴 (@Haikalsupari) June 9, 2022
Due to the agonizing wait, Haikal decided to return home and try again another time before he has to return to Singapore.
Worse come to worse, he might have to use his birth certificate to enter Singapore.
Aku balik jelah tak larat tunggu. Pick hari lain je minggu depan nak masuk singapore tak tau sempat tak— hxikxl 🏴 (@Haikalsupari) June 8, 2022
Dah lah aku tak larat nak queue sampai pukul 11 tak gerak langsung. Aku masuk singapore minggu depan pakai surat beranak jelah— hxikxl 🏴 (@Haikalsupari) June 8, 2022
Netizens criticised the service at UTC and said it’s not a surprise to see the employees there putting on a show for the minister during his visit.
Another netizen suggested others renew their passports at Kukup because it allegedly takes about 1.5 hours to get everything done.
Standard la bro 🤣 bila orang atas datang, semua tiptoptap…— Abudi Alsagoff (@AbudiAlsagoff) June 9, 2022
Pls go to kukup. It can be done within 1.5 hrs . If collect Shd even be faster .Travel time depending where you live,at most 3 hrs pergi balik dah ada passport .( including waiting time at the office )— Phillip Skadiang (@PSkadiang) June 9, 2022

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Driver On Drugs With No License Kills Navy Officer In Fatal Johor Car Accident

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Recently, a horrifying car accident in Johor Bahru shocked Malaysians. A white Myvi was seen speeding and crashing directly into a Honda Accord and a Proton Iswara stopped at a red light, killing the driver of the Honda Accord instantly.

RIP. pic.twitter.com/WNCqA6VNSz— Eno Eht (نيوراکيل) (@neorackle) October 10, 2020
The driver of the white Myvi was speeding on a mild downhill slope after rain in the daytime, losing control of her car and crashing into the waiting cars at the intersection.
Three cars were involved in the accident.(Credit: Whatsapp)
The Honda Accord was flipped upon impact. The driver was a 31-year-old Navy officer, who leaves behind a wife and 3 young kids.
Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Larkin Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer II Nordatul Badrol Abd Rahman noted that the car was extremely badly damaged, requiring a team of nine and special equipment to remove his body which was trapped in the driver’s seat.
He was given a Navy send-off.(Credit: Whatsapp)
The 23-year-old driver of the white Myvi suffered an injury in the head and neck and is currently receiving treatment at the Sultanah Aminah Hospital Ward.
Investigations later revealed that the driver of the Myvi did not have a driver’s license and the road tax of the vehicle expired just days ago on 8 October. She also tested positive for drugs, and will be investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The driver of the white Myvi was found to have been on drugs and driving with no license or road tax.(Credit: Whatsapp)
Johor Bahru Selatan District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Padzli noted that the driver was also under the influence of drugs at the time, and will be investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The driver of the Proton Iswara, the third vehicle involved, managed to escape with only mild injuries.

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You May Be Able To Visit The Zoos, Go Diving & Do More In October, But Leave The Kids At Home

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Tourist attractions like zoos, aquariums, agriculture centres, and taman rimba including will be allowed to operate starting 1 October in states currently in Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and recreational fishing are allowed as well.
According to this latest Phase 2 NRP update, dated 24 September, the only stipulation is that everyone, including the operator, staff, and visitors must be fully vaccinated.
That means the operators must make sure that their staff is fully vaccinated before they could open their premises and only fully vaccinated visitors can visit the premises and partake in the activities.
So, if you want to visit the animals next month, remember to get vaccinated.
However, the SOP does not specify if children 17 and under who are not vaccinated can visit these premises or partake in these activities.

You are only considered fully vaccinated two weeks (14 days) after your second dose vaccination or 28 after your one dose vaccination. It should say full vaccination on your Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate on the MySejahtera app.
Tap the refresh button in Profile just to make sure it is up to date.
States currently in Phase 2 of the NRP are: Kelantan, Perak, Penang, Sabah, Melaka, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Johor.

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Watch UM graduates dance to their scrolls [VIDEO]

After the recent controversial move of a UM graduate protesting during his convocation, the university enters the spotlight once again – this time for a more light-hearted reason.
Twitter user, Izhar Fahmie, the official photographer of the convocation ceremony, posted a video of students from the UM Faculty of Art and Culture dancing on stage before receiving their degree scrolls.

It was then learned that these are dance students and that their dean has applied for official permission for them to do so every year.

“Only dance students from the school of Art and Culture is allowed to do so. Their dean requests for permission (from UM) every year .”
 The video has garnered mixed reactions from the netizens.
 Some of the Twitter users joked about how hilarious it would be to pay homage to different courses on stage.
“Animation graduates need to do a Naruto run hmmm”
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“So Mathematic graduates need to click on their calculators while taking their scrolls?”
 A few of them are concerned about the photographer who has to wait, should there be hundreds of graduates.
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 Others are plain unsupportive about it, deeming the gimmick inappropriate and done in poor taste.
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“No respect at all”
“It’s as though they have no manners”
Check out the video for yourself :

Bila mana Graduan dari Fakulti Kesenian & Kebudayaan mengambil scroll di atas pentas semasa majlis Konvokesyen 😂😂. pic.twitter.com/8JSgKXdSLw
â€” Izhar Fahmie (@izharfahmie) October 14, 2019

This was not the first entertaining convocation video that went viral. Back in 2017, an MMU graduate got so nervous on stage, he walked right past the chancellor without taking his scroll!

No matter what the reaction was to this video, you canâ€™t deny that being a student is when you experience the best years of your life! Enjoy it while it lasts, and end it with a bang!
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Fancy Owning A Fender Stratocaster But You Don’t Play The Guitar?

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How many LEGO pieces does it take to build a model of the 1970 Fender Stratocaster in either red or black with an amp?

LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster set by fan designer Tomáš Letenay from Slovakia answers that question with 1074 pieces.
This LEGO built six-string, features poseable tuning pegs and a tremolo arm, plus, a folding display stand, and an accompanying foot pedal and amp.

The amplifier’s back and top covers can also be removed to show its inner speaker code, wiring, and intricate details such as the tubes, speaker and motherboard.
It’s also not an actual guitar so you can’t play it and is a scale model. The model that set 21329 builds is smaller than the actual thing.
But it makes a great display piece.

I used to play electric guitar when I was a teenager and I always dreamed of owning a Fender Stratocaster – but I could never afford it.Tomáš Letena
So he built one out of LEGO for the LEGO Ideas competition.
The LEGO Ideas Fender Stratocaster set will be available from 1 October 2021 at LEGO Certified Stores and LEGOLAND in Malaysia.
Its recommended retail price is RM499.90.

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Did You Know That Levi’s 501 Jeans Is Almost 150 Years Old?

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If you’re familiar with Levi’s, then you know their most popular pair of jeans is the 501 jeans. The 501 jeans is the jeans that started it all, as they say. It was the original straight fit jeans with its button fly, invented by Levi Strauss himself in 1873.

This year in Asia, celebrating the 149th year since the invention of the jeans, Levi’s collaborating with visionaries across 5 South-East Asian countries, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
As the 501 is known for its straight fit jeans, it’s an ideal blank canvas for people to customize and express themselves with. With that, a pair of Original 501 jeans have travelled across the 5 countries for the visionaries to add a little touch of their artistic self-expression. Sort of like the ‘sisterhood of travelling pants’ kinda thing.
It started with an artist and illustrator from Indonesia, Diela Maharanie, then travelled to a Filipino model, actress and all-around creative Issa Pressman, Yung Raja, a Singaporean rapper and songwriter, and then Malaysia with our very own model and embroidery artist, Sheena Liam and finally to Thailand, for the makeup artist extraordinaire turned Thai silk advocate, Pearypie. The final touches of the travelling pants will be revealed in Bangkok on the 20th May, in conjunction with Levi’s anniversary.
Sheena Liam and Imran Butt (General Manager of Levi’s Malaysia) at Malaysia’s 501’s celebratory anniversary at APW Bangsar (left) and her own 501 jeans with her embroidery work called ‘Hands on Jeans’. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP, @times.new.romance / Instagram)
For Malaysia, the Penangite Sheena Liam (who won the second season of Asia’s Next Top Model, might we add) decided to bring her signature work to the table. With a 72 hour deadline, Sheena had to work fast and patch her embroidery on the travelling 501 pants and also her very own 501 jeans. Her classic work features a long haired braided girl in striped shirts, always posing in aesthetic looks. You can check out her signature work here.
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I think when you buy quality, it’ll last longer. Sheena Liam, Malaysian Model and Embroidery Artist
This year, Levi’s bringing back their 90s 501s, with a more relaxed fit (looser) through the seat and leg which perfectly captures the late 90’s vibes. Check their new collection here and their Instagram for more info.

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Environmental Ministry Looking For Student Who Threw Textbooks Into River

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A high school student who was captured on video tossing his textbooks into an undetermined river isn’t just facing outrage at his irresponsible behaviour and treatment of the textbooks.

His viral celebration of finising his SPM examinations has also caught the eye of the relevant Ministry.
Instead of lambasting the student, the Environment and Water Ministry (KASA) cheekily offered him a membership to join Friends of River Malaysia, and volunteer activist group that cares for the cleanliness of rivers.
KASA invited him to a nationwide river cleanup program on 22 March in conjunction with World Water Day so that he could learn to care for and love the rivers as well.
KASA also notes that through proper education and community intervention, this boy and other younger kids can be more aware of the health and cleanliness of our rivers, and to prevent such littering from happening again.

Previously, the teen was criticized for “chasing clout” by throwing his textbooks into the river.
Buku aku darjah berapa pun masih ada disimpan. Dia boleh main campak macam tu je kat sungai 😔 pic.twitter.com/QTjquUpvfh— ZiqMan’s (@haziqaiman_) March 5, 2021
Many people criticized his choice to toss the books away just for a video, noting that the textbooks could have been easily passed on to his juniors for use this year.
Kalau dah taknak bagilah kat orang lain!! Bukan campak dlm sungai!! Ingat ikan boleh baca buku ke???? Sungai tercemar ade lerr!! pic.twitter.com/mPVVpIIoiG— nepp (@hanief_ramli) March 5, 2021
READ MORE: Secondary School Kids Being Immature Online Have Netizens In A Fit

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[Watch] Lorry Ploughs Into 11 Vehicles On Johor Causeway, No Lives Lost

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A lorry rammed into 11 vehicles on a packed road at the Johor-Singapore Causeway around 9.25am today (7 July).

The incident was captured on video that quickly spread online and shocked netizens.
In the video, the lorry carrying sand could be seen ploughing into a line of vehicles on the busy road before slowly coming to a stop.

The aftermath showed a number of vehicles that were crushed with a few Malaysian police personnel showing up at the scene.
Due to the accident, two of the three lanes along the Causeway were blocked. The Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) alerted road users to expect traffic delays.
It’s believed that there was a problem with the lorry’s brakes which was why it couldn’t be stopped in time when it got closer to the vehicles in front.

According to South Johor police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, the accident involved 12 vehicles – a lorry, a bus, a van and nine cars.
Fortunately, Harian Metro reported that there were no lives lost in the road mishap and the vehicles involved reported minor damages.
The 34-year-old lorry driver has been arrested to help police with investigations according to Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Based on ICA’s Facebook update, the blocked lanes were cleared and traffic returned to normal three hours after the accident around 12pm.

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Woman Went To Cops After Being Cyber-bullied For Terrible Cooking

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With the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) having Malaysians stuck indoors for more than a month now, not only are we deprived of our usual freedoms and entertainment, most of us are also missing out on all the delicious, delectable treats our country is famously known for.
While some Malaysianâ€™s might find themselves lucky enough to be blessed with the cooking skills to make any meal in order to satisfy their cravings during the lockdown, others are comically cursed with close to zero talent in the kitchen.
Thatâ€™s basically how the Masak Apa Tak Jadi Harini (What Did You Fail To Cook Today) Facebook page got its start as Malaysiaâ€™s current go-to for a peculiar brand of culinary entertainment.
The page, as the name would suggest, is a channel made especially for Malaysians to share their hilariously unsuccessful attempts at making recipes and cooking at home during the lockdown.
Users would share images of their failed endeavors in the kitchen, which included everything from burnt meals to deformed cakes and pastries, to be lovingly roasted and judged by a jury of their fellow Malaysians, and collectively humor themselves over the misfortunate cooking mishaps of others.
Among the “creative” abominations posted on the page.(Credit: Facebook/Scha Shahrulâ€Ž/Masak Apa Tak Jadi Harini)
The page had become a viral sensation since it was created in early April, even to warrant a shoutout from the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during one of his live addresses on national TV.
But, drama is afoot among Malaysiaâ€™s at-home culinary critics, after one of the groupâ€™s members went to the cops after supposedly being cyberbullied on the page. Reportedly, one lady had issued a police report claiming that she was insulted by other users on the page.
As the story goes, the woman had posted a picture of her failed attempts at making steamed buns onto the group, which was apparently â€œattackedâ€ by some uncultured Malaysians, using profanity and other insults on the page.
The image that was supposedly posted by the lady. We tried looking for the original but seems like it’s been removed.(Credit: Buzz Kini)
In what appears to be a copy of the police report thatâ€™s surfaced online, the lady was apparently upset by the some of the unsightly comments made by some of the users on the page, even listing them out in the report itself.
A blotted copy of the police report shared by several online platforms and channels.(Credit: Buzz Kini)
Apparently the lady wanted a public apology from the rude Malaysians who had left such inappropriate comments on her posting.
Though itâ€™s unclear whether any action was taken over the police report, it appeared that the Facebook page administrators have since stepped forward to update its user policy and ask Malaysians to be nicer online.
User guidelines posted on the Masak Apa Tak Jadi Harin Facebook page.(Credit: Facebook/ Masak Apa Tak Jadi Harin)
If your curious to see more failed-dishes or interested in sharing and having your own cooking criticized, head on over to the Masak Apa Tak Jadi Harin Facebook page, HERE.

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Louis Vuitton Bag Worth RM6.5k Allegedly Stolen By Delivery Man

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Vintage luxury bag reseller Vintage Sac MY recently shared on Facebook that a Lalamove delivery man allegedly stole a Louis Vuitton Locky BB Parcel in Blue Jean worth RM6,500.

A customer ordered the bag on 26 March 2022 and requested to have it delivered via Lalamove in a sealed parcel.
The driver texted the retailer to say that he has arrived at the store. Before passing the parcel to the man, the retailer did their due diligence and took a picture of the man.
However, the parcel was never delivered and the driver has gone missing. The retailer frantically called Lalamove to find out what was going on.
Lalamove tried to calm them down and assured Vintage Sec MY that the company would compensate for the loss.
Hours went by and the client still did not receive the parcel yet and the driver couldn’t be located.

Only refunded in credits
Lalamove finally emailed the retailer after 3 days and only agreed to compensate RM400 in credit.
The company also allegedly said Vintage Sac MY should have bought insurance coverage for the delivery.
Vintage Sac MY said they could not find any option to purchase insurance coverage on Lalamove app.
Vintage Sac MY explained that most online sellers would not take responsibility for any loss or damages caused by delivery companies.

Nevertheless, they refunded their client in full on the same night and apologised for the inconvenience caused.
They also voiced their disappointment with Lalamove because they’ve supported the delivery company since the first day of business.
This incident has diminished their trust in Lalamove. Instead, they’ve decided to explore other delivery companies and services such as Grab. They pointed out that Grab has the option to add insurance coverage.
Vintage Sac MY suggested users go through Lalamove’s terms and conditions carefully if they decide to deliver expensive items.
A police report has been made about the issue. Anyone who comes across the parcel with the datecode FL5108 should contact Vintage Sac MY.
Netizens share similar poor experiences
It seems like the retailer isn’t alone with poor service from Lalamove. Netizens voiced their poor experience with the delivery company too.
A netizen claimed that Lalamove drivers would ask to be reimbursed for the toll charges. The netizen declined to pay for it because toll charges should have been included in the delivery charge.
When she declined to pay, Lalamove drivers would leave her deliveries such as cakes under the hot sun. However, another netizen said that toll charges are borne by the customer.
Netizens also pointed out the driver’s casual clothes and said it was unprofessional. The driver who allegedly stole the Louis Vuitton bag turned up in a t-shirt and shorts.

A few netizens shared similar unprofessional habits of other drivers such as bringing their entire families with them while making deliveries, delivering items to the wrong house, and vanishing with catered food worth RM2,000.
Unlike Pos Malaysia, Lalamove employs contracted gig workers as delivery riders and drivers which could explain why they were not in uniforms.

In addition, a netizen revealed that there’s an app called Mod which can be allegedly used by anyone to bypass delivery systems and assign new drivers without being traced by hosts.
Another netizen advised Vintage Sac MY to hire their personal delivery runner to be safe.
Hopefully, this incident doesn’t happen to anyone else again.

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The Never Normal Is Here, And Here’s How We Can Survive It

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The phrase buzzing around since the early months of the pandemic has been the “new normal”. When Covid-19 came unannounced in early 2020, we were unprepared. It drastically changed our lives, how we work, and how we interact with one another.

But after a year and a half into it, is it still worthy of being “new”?
To better explain the new “new normal”, TRP spoke to Melanie Cook, a self-proclaimed futurist, systems thinker, educator and APAC’s managing director at global learning provider, Hyper Island. She is also a highly sought after speaker who has been invited to speak at DMEXCO, SXSW, SXSWEdu and TEDx.
Introducing the “Never Normal”
Melanie Cook via LinkedIn / Mohamed Hassan @ Pixabay
Although not officially trademarked, when TRP spoke to Melanie Cook, the phrase popped up many times that we had to ask whether it was something she came up with, to which she sheepishly giggled and proudly admitted:
Yeah, that’s ours. In a moment of ‘holy sh*t’, this is not going away.
It then left us to think about our present situation, because face it, nothing will ever be normal again, and the only way to move forward is to embrace and pivot.
Disruptions at a crucial time in our lives
The term ‘never normal’ comes at a crucial time in our lives, particularly for Malaysians who are going through an economic, and to a point political, leadership shift.
Melanie, who is half Malaysian and shares the sentiments we are all going through, tells us what she thinks is causing the disruption.
It’s in decision-making. It’s a huge disruption, and it’s not talked about enough.
She says it’s not only about the speed of decision making, but about how we are to make them with no past knowledge or benchmark regarding the never normal.
What we are experiencing now has no benchmark because we’ve never had to live through a global pandemic this life-changing.
Decision making in this benchmark-lite world is the biggest disruption and is the underlying factor that is causing possible mental health issues, prioritisation issues between work and life balance or work in life integration as I call it now, with issues around businesses opening and closing, new operating models and it boils down to making decisions with no benchmarks. It’s pretty scary, to be honest.
At this point, Melanie’s gone off on a series of metaphorical examples but stops half way to ask whether I’d prefer her to be less conversational or a little more direct.
I chose the former because open conversations often lead you to different issues and in essence, captures what the never normal is.
Change starts in the middle
(Credit: Instituteopex.org)
Melanie uses the patriarchal hierarchy way of running things as an example of how things need to “sway” and likens it to how buildings in Hong Kong are built to sway to meet typhoon safety regulations or else they would just topple over.
A patriarchal hierarchal society is like a very fragile structure and the foundations of leadership are being shaken. Those vibrations are coming from the very people that have put the leaders in the positions they are in.
Despite popular belief that change starts from the top, it is middle management, sandwiched between changemakers at the bottom shaking things up and the ones demanding the change at the top, that are most likely to make the change.
With that insight, leaders need to understand how to create agile, malleable, and flexible organisations with many exits or else you’re not going to survive.
Surviving the never normal
Melanie speaking at TEDxSingaporeWomen about the accidental automation of motherhood (July 2020)(Credit: TedxTalks / YouTube)
Considering how Melanie calls herself a tech humanitas, someone who encapsulates loving what makes us human with education and hope, her approach to surviving the never normal is in three key takeaway points that work in tandem with each other.
Dialectic thinking – A concept to be able to take in many different perspectives and process it to come up with actions on how to proceed.Experimental mindset –  Through this mindset, we are able to grasp the concept of dialectic thinking by remembering to innovate, question, change, and pivot as we go.Scenario planning – This one has many factors to it which we could go to lengths to dissect but essentially Melanie says, “it’s when we look into the deeper drivers of behaviour and extrapolate and imagine what that means and therefore what our plan should be if extrapolation A vs B vs C should happen.”
Essentially, dialectic thinking is the concept to follow by having an experimental mindset which then enables you to do scenario planning.
But how can you achieve that kind of thinking?
There are many ways but in short it’s about the desire to learn, be open and plan based on scenarios.

Vertical vs horizontal learning
Once you’re open to expanding your mind, decide whether you’d like to follow the path of vertical or horizontal learning.
In a time where unemployment is at an all-time high, people are exploring the idea of changing careers to keep abreast. But what suits you?
For example, vertical learning is about developing competencies and a straightforward career change from a writer to a software engineer would benefit from  it.
Horizontal learning on the other hand is about challenging the way you think through experiential learning and is something that Melanie’s institution Hyper Island infamously offers.
To put things in perspective, instead of starting from the ground up again, why not use what you already know and develop it through horizontal learning to balance that shift that is so crucial in the never normal.
Why? Because if you don’t change, the change will happen to you and not with you.

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Malaysia’s Own Medical Superwoman Is Now On WHO Science Council

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Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has been appointed as a member of the new World Health Organization (WHO) Science Council!

The new WHO Science Council comprises of international experts from a broad range of disciplines. The aim of the council will be to support WHO in interpreting cutting-edge scientific and medical knowledge, including the the latest advances in technology.
Basically, the WHO Science Council will be the voice of scientific leadership directly advising the international organization about there what, where, when, and hows of high-priority scientific issues and keep an eye on new breakthroughs that can help to directly impact global health.

The responsibility is not light, but Dr Adeeba has proven herself to be a medical superwoman. She already has plenty of accolades in the international health field.
Who is this Malaysian medical superwoman?
Currently, she is the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at University of Malaya and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Yale University, USA.
READ MORE: Malaysian Medical Superwoman Is The First Asian To Become International AIDS Society President
She holds impressive titles such as being the first ever Asian to become the International AIDS Society President, being a Expert Panel member at the World Health Organization since 2017, and has also moderated a Covid-19 media press conference for renowned director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci.
Dr Adeeba herself is humble in her acceptance of the appointment, posting only a short yet heartfelt Tweet on her account.
Thank you everyone for your kind wishes. This appointment is of course a huge honour.— Adeeba Kamarulzaman (@ProfAdeeba) April 20, 2021
READ MORE: Meet The Incredible M’sian Medical Expert Who Hosted A Q&A With Dr Fauci From The US

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Social & Religious Celebrations, Events & Parties Allowed Starting July

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In his recent brief to the nation, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob explained that the government will be allowing Malaysians to enjoy private social events and parties from July onwards during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period.
Starting July 1, Malaysians would be allowed to host and attend religious events like; kenduris, thalils, aqiqahs, doa selamats, as well as other social events like; engagement ceremonies, weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions and other such parties without getting into trouble.

30-Pax Private Party During MCO Ends In Police Arrests

Partygoers would, however, need to abide by the new normal Covid-19 guidelines set by the government;
Events are limited between three to five hoursEvent attendance limited to a maximum of 250 people at a time or the maximum capacity allowed for social distancing to take place.Mandatory temperature checks at each event; people who are sick are prohibited from attending.If possible, event entrances and exits must be separated.Event attendees are encouraged to wear face masks and utilise the MySejahtera app to enable contact tracing.Buffet lines are strictly prohibited, unless food is served by servers and waiters.
The government also cautions people against hosting or attending events where social distancing is absent or difficult to maintain.
(Free Malaysia Today)
Meanwhile, in contrast to the previous Covid-19 lockdown Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, the government is also allowing Malaysian Muslims to celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya Aidiladha holidays set for July 30, with even fewer restrictions.
With the end of the “party-prohibition”, Muslims can now enjoy open houses and partake in religious activities, specifically for the korban or sacrificial ritual.
Korban activities will only be permitted at mosques, suraus, or any other locations allowed by the Federal Government or respective state religious authorities and an official standard operation procedure (SOP) for korban activities would be provided by the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM).

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Malaysians, Coldplay Adds 6th Show In Singapore, For Real

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You read the headline correct. We’re not joking. In fact it sounded like a prank at first. But, yes. Coldplay has added a SIXTH show for their Singapore stop.

Just yesterday, concert promoter Live Nation Singapore announced a fifth performance following the rapid sell-out of the initial four shows.
READ MORE: Coldplay Adds Fifth Singapore Stadium Show After Record Ticket Sales
They revealed on their social media accounts that all pre-sale tickets for the previously announced dates of 23,24,26 and 27 January 2024 have been fully booked.
The fifth show will be on 30 January.
And today, Coldplay’s official Instagram account announced that “due to incredible demand”, they are adding a sixth show at the Singapore National Stadium for 31 January.
At this rate, who knows maybe tomorrow Coldplay will announce they’d be applying for a Singaporean PR and will perform every weekend in Clarke Quay.
More to come

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Malaysians Can Now Travel To Sarawak Without Taking PCR Test, Says JPBN

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Malaysians can travel to Sarawak without having to undergo the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test three days before leaving the state.
The state’s Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said random samples will be taken among arrivals at the state’s main sea and land entry points.
He also advised visitors to download the Sarawak COVIDTrace and Qmunity apps for digital contact tracing.
Previously, he said, Sarawakians returning from overseas will be quarantined for 14 days and are required to undergo a health screening on the 10th day.
However, foreigners entering the state with valid work permits and visas, including My Malaysia Second Home Programme (MM2H) participants will be required to undergo 14-day quarantine as well.
Bernama also reported that JPBN has allowed public gatherings with a maximum attendance of 100 people depending on the size of the venue and participants are required to comply with preventive measures.

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Datuk Duterte – Johor Sultan grants Filipino President with honorary Datukship

The royal ruler of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar had yesterday awarded Phillippine President Rodrigo Duterte with the honorable title of Datuk following his visit to the island republic.

(Image Credit: Meme Generator)

The title Datuk or Datoâ€™ refers to a traditional Malay honorific title customarily used and given in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei (not to be confused with yallâ€™s own datuks or grandfathersâ€¦).

The Filipino leader was conferred with the Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor Yang Amat Disanjungi Pangkat Pertama Datoâ€™ Sri Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Johor (SMIJ) – which carries the official title of â€˜Grand Kightâ€™ – the highest of three coronations bestowed by the Johor Sultanate – during a ceremony at the Malacanang Palace in Manila.

The Darjah Sultan Ibrahim Johor Yang Amat Disanjungi Pangkat Pertama Datoâ€™ Seri Mulia Sultan Ibrahim Johor (SMIJ)(Image Credit: Kemahkotaan Johor)

The premier now joins the likes of the many Datuks in Malaysia including a few honorable mentions like Datuk Jackie Chan and Datuk Shah Rukh Khan.

(Image Credit: Poskota News)

In return, the Johor Sultan was conferred with the Order of Sikatuna – a diplomatic merit awarded to those who have contributed towards fostering and strengthening ties with the republic nation of Philipines – which carries the title Datu (basically the Malaysian equivalent of a Datuk-ship…), by the republicâ€™s leader

Order of Sikatuna official insignia(Image Credit: Wikipedia)

Duterte has been at the center of international scrutiny due to his controversial â€˜war on drugsâ€™ campaign, which according to one report placed the nation as the fourth most dangerous place in the world.
Data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) had noted that the countryâ€™s ruthless anti-narcotics crusade had resulted in 1.3 million asset seizures, 185,401 arrests and 5,425 drug suspects killed from July 2016 to April 2019.

(Image Credit: MEME)

The international watchdog, Amnesty International had even labeled Duterteâ€™s harsh policies as a serious violation against human rights and is calling for intervention by the UN to find a resolution in order to address the claimed atrocities committed by the Philippine government.


Sabah Woman Delivers Baby In Car After Being Stuck In MCO Traffic

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A woman in Tawau, Sabah had to deliver her baby boy in her car. She was unable to get to the hospital in time after getting caught in traffic caused by movement control order (MCO) roadblocks.
The woman, who was on the way to the hospital to deliver her baby with her family, was stuck in traffic for more than two hours on 18 April because of two roadblocks that were enforcing the MCO.
On the way to the hospital, I tried an alternative route to avoid a traffic jam, but was caught in congestion at a (different) roadblock.The womanâ€™s father via Straits Times
Fortunately for the family, an ambulance passed by and they were able to inform the medical crew of their emergency.Â
The kind ambulance driver advised the family to follow the ambulance to the hospital, and the woman managed to safely deliver her baby at the hospital entrance.
Image for illustration purposes only. (Credit: NST)
Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Universiti Pertanian Malaysia (UPM), Dr Amilia Afzan Mohd Jamil recommends pregnant mothers to request assistance from the local police station if your due date is near.
Writing in a piece for Berita Harian, Dr Amilia says that during the MCO period, roads might be congested due to police roadblocks and explains that getting assistance from the police could mean that youâ€™ll get priority to jump the queue or use the emergency lane when contractions increase in severity.Â

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If You’re Boosted, You Don’t Need To Quarantine After Close Contact

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The Health Ministry (KKM) updated its Covid-19 quarantine guidelines for “close contact” cases starting 1 March.

TLDR; If you’ve had close or direct contact with someone who’s confirmed positive with coronavirus, your home quarantine period or Home Surveillance Order (HSO) will be determined by the number of vaccine shots you’ve had.
Those who’ve already received their “booster” shots, i.e. 3 inoculations, DO NOT need to quarantine themselves if they are ASYMPTOMATIC or not feeling sick, and are required to perform a self RTK(Ag) test on themselves on DAY 1 and DAY 3 after having close contact with the infected.
Those who are symptomatic or feeling sick are required to quarantine themselves for 5 DAYS. The quarantine ends if a self RTK(Ag) test taken on DAY 5 is negative.
“Fully vaccinated” persons or those who’ve only received 2 inoculations must quarantine themselves for 5 DAYS after close contact, regardless if they’re experiencing symptoms of Covid or not. The quarantine ends if a self RTK(Ag) test taken on DAY 5 is negative.
People who’re “partially vaccinated” (received 1 inoculation) and those who remain unvaccinated must quarantine themselves for 7 DAYS. The quarantine ends on DAY 7 of a self-test is negative.
(Credit: Khairykj via Twitter)
KKM Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar explained that receiving the Covid booster shot or 3 doses of the vaccine provides people with more than 90% protection against the disease.
Boosted asymptomatic close contacts will not have to quarantine from 1st March 2022. 3 doses give you more than 90% protection against COVID-19 infection. Get boosted. pic.twitter.com/jqJQZnsA6u— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) February 25, 2022
He encouraged people to get themselves boosted ASAP and told the press that evidence shows that the viral load or the level of infective particles inside someone that could cause infection in others, is lower for those who’ve been fully vaccinated.
Based on the current data, we found that the incubation period of the Omicron variant is three days before an individual develops symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19. Current data on the various variants also show that the viral load reduces for those fully vaccinated (if they contract Covid-19), and we assume that it also applies to individuals who have taken their booster shots during the ongoing Omicron wave. Based on the Health Ministry’s risk assessment, we found that asymptomatic cases are less likely to have a higher viral load.KKM Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar via New Straits Times
Meanwhile, KKM has extended the deadline for people to get the booster shot from 28 February to 31 March.
Starting 1 April people who haven’t received their booster shots will have their fully vaccinated status changed to “incomplete”.

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