12 Reasons Why Malaysia’s Former IGP Was THE BOSS

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Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador, Malaysia’s former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been in the spotlight a lot since his appointment back in May 2019.

In the years since starting his two-year tenure, the former IGP became well known for his unorthodox approaches to law enforcement as well as being very vocal with his comments towards the country’s state of affairs.
Before exiting his post as the nation’s top cop on 3 May 2021, Abdul Hamid made several disturbing revelations concerning PDRM’s internal affairs, corruption and even fired shots at his former boss, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
TRP takes a brief look into some of the bad*ss things the ex-IGP has done while heading the national police force.
1. Tried to fix PDRM’s image
Noted as being honest in his comments exposing the ‘dark side’ of law enforcement in the country, the former IGP is credited for being open to criticism towards PDRM.
Abdul Hamid had acknowledged the rakyat’s lack of trust towards PDRM – making it his personal mission to restore the people’s faith in the police force by fighting corruption head-on.
Before retiring, he made mentions of political interference within PDRM – hindering its progress towards becoming a better police force.
2. Telling the men & women in blue to stay out of trouble
Abdul Hamid promised strict punishment for officers who abuse their power and take the law into their own hands.
(Credit: My News Hub)
He once prohibited his officers from partying as a means of addressing corruption and disciplinary problems among his officers and admitted to drug abuse within the force after more than 100 officers were caught using during the recent ‘Op Blue Devil‘ operation to weed out troublesome officers in 2019.
Before stepping down, Abdul Hamid revealed that the government was being lax in its oversight towards PDRM, failing to properly investigate cases of police misconduct and other issues.
3. Being honest in the fight against drugs
In 2021, Malaysia made its biggest drug bust in history as authorities confiscated over RM2.4 billion worth of illicit narcotics in Kedah.
An estimated 12 tonnes of cocaine was ceased at the North Butterworth Container Terminal in Kedah.(Credit: Bernama)
Even with the takedown of such a high-value operation, the ex-IGP confessed that with the current resources at its disposal, PDRM is ill-equipped to effectively fight the country’s drug war and openly seeks suggestions and help.
4. Fighting the mob
Vowing to crackdown on organized crime, the former IGP is enthusiastic about bringing down gangsters who use violence, intimidation, extortion and corruption as a means to run their illicit businesses.
A scene from the film Kepong Gangster.(Credit: Poskod)
As many organised crime syndicates fund their activities through the illegal drug trade, fighting the drug war is seen as a major step in crippling the mob.
The ex-IGP also issued an ultimatum to crooked cops to sever ties with these criminal organizations.
5. Taking care of police officers
Stating that the salaries of his low-ranked officers were dismal compared to the current cost of living, he pushed to increase the wages and benefits given to members of the force.
Abdul Hamid with his officers in Kelantan.(Credit: Selangor Kini)
Abdul Hamid mentioned that the increase in pay would, in turn, reduce the risk of corruption and temptations to disobey the law as well as increase the overall morale, productivity and quality of life of police personnel.
6. Warned politicians to back off
Expressing his frustrations over politically motivated issues that occurred in the country, the ex-IGP made his point in cautioning politicians against using the police force as their personal errand boys.
(Credit: Finance Twitter)
Abdul Hamid stressed that police resources were being wasted on investigating trivial matters when other major criminal elements were happening elsewhere across the country.
The IGP even floated the idea of removing the Special Branch division from PDRM and turning it into an independent intelligence agency, as a means to avoid the government from allegedly carrying out politically fueled operations.
Most recently, the former IGP claims that prominent figures within the country’s political sphere are attempting to seize control of PDRM and manipulate the police for their own gains.
7. Negotiated in Lahad Datu
During the Lahad Datu crisis in 2014, Abdul Hamid was in the frontlines of the conflict, negotiating with the Sulu; Philippine invaders who launched an incursion into Sabah.
Maritime police patroling Sabah’s waters.(Credit: Malay Mail/Reuters)
Abdul Hamid, who was the Bukit Aman’s Special Branch deputy director at the time, was accompanied by former Sabah Special Branch deputy chief Asst Comm Zulkifli Abd Aziz during the negotiations.
He was personally instructed by former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to get the assailants to leave Lahad Datu.
8. Received a Medal of Honour
Abdul Hamid was one of two Malaysian police officers who were awarded the Bhayangkara Nararya Star, the highest police award by the Indonesian government for aiding in the fight against the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and pro-Islamic State (IS) militants.
Abdul Hamid and Akhir Bulat receiving the Bhayangkara Nararya Star.(Credit: Detik News)
Abdul Hamid and Special Branch director Datuk Seri Akhil Bulat are the first non-Indonesians to receive the award.
9. Voicing out on 1MDB
Abdul Hamid was among the few high-ranking officials who were critical about how the previous government was handling 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
(Credit: Malay Mail)
He was so critical that he was labelled as an ‘enemy of the state’ at one point.
10. The farmer who became IGP
During his brief retirement in 2016, Abdul Hamid became a farmer in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan.
He has shared that during this time, he was once extorted by an on-duty street cop who didn’t know who he was.
A picture supposedly taken during the time Abdul Hamid was on retirement.(Credit: Gallery Warisan Rembau)
The officer is reportedly facing disciplinary action after attempting to extort the future police chief.
11. Chasing down rogue cops
Being tough against corruption, Abdul Hamid vowed to bring to justice police officers who abuse their power for personal gain.
For example, in 2020, four Selangor Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) officers were arrested over an extortion case involving money and drugs.
A random image of a police officer being arrested.(Credit: My News Hub)
An inspector, 2 detective corporals and a corporal who have served in the force for more than 10 years were alleged to have extorted RM3 million from a Taiwanese businessman who was previously arrested for drug charges.
Apparently the ‘entrepreneur’ had issued a complaint to the police when he and his friends were still arrested despite paying hush money to the suspects after their drug lab in Cheras, KL was raided.
Abdul Hamid promised severe punishment to all the rogue and corrupt officers involved in the case.
12. Jokes for Jho Low
The IGP also apparently has a penchant for comedy.
Following the viral outbreak of COVID-19, Abdul Hamid joked that the fugitive businessman, Low Taek Jho or more lovingly known by Malaysians as Jho Low, should promptly return to Malaysia to seek medical treatment if the tycoon happens to get infected.
WANTED!(Credit: Malay Mail/Facebook)
Abdul Hamid also confirms that Jho Low had been officially listed in the International Criminal Police Organisation’s (Interpol) Red Notice list, which is basically an international wanted list used by authorities around the globe to locate, arrest and extradite individuals wanted for crimes.

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Food Delivery Guy Chased By A Tiger, Narrowly Escaped Death

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A food delivery rider in Dungun, Terengganu was almost attacked by a tiger while at work recently.

Mohd Syafiq, 27, was quoted by Berita Harian as saying that the incident happened behind Taman Bersekutu at about 8.40 pm.
Like All Cats, Tigers Enjoy A Chase
He was riding a motorcycle alone and had just finished delivering food to a customer who lived in a housing estate in the area.
He took the road as a shortcut to get back to his house in Taman Permint about three kilometres from the scene.
As he made a turn, he was shocked to see a tiger about 0.5 meters tall coming out of the bush and trying to pounce on him.
I was determined to speed up the motorcycle while praying for safety. Food delivery rider Mohd Shafiq Mamat recounting the anxious moment he was chased by a tiger.
When he looked back, he found the tiger was still chasing at a distance of about five meters.
Mohd Syafiq continued to accelerate until the tiger disappeared from view and reached the house in fear.
He believed the tiger came from the Bukit Bauk forest which is not far from the location of the incident.
Worry Over Public Safety
He expressed concern as the road is often used by nearby residents from Jalan Lapangan Terbang and Kampung Sura.
Once back home I immediately contacted other friends telling them about the matter and advising them not to use the route.Food delivery rider Mohd Shafiq Mamat on the danger posed to others.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
He said the experience of being chased by the tiger was an unforgettable incident and he would not go through the road again, especially at night.
This is not a joke, the experience is scary and if I was not aware of the presence of the tiger, most likely I would have been ended up a being a victim.Food delivery rider Mohd Shafiq Mamat on his close shave.
He advised the public and residents not to pass through the area, especially at night.
Meanwhile, Andrew Sebastian, who is a well-regarded naturalist, environmentalist and sought after nature/bird guide, said tiger encounters are imminent as their habitat is being encroached by humans.
He pointed out that tigers do not normally view humans as prey.
Tigers will only attack a human if they feel threatened, or if they’re really really hungry due to being unable to find prey, said Sebastian.
Environmentalist and bird guide Andrew Sebastian. (Source: ECOMY)
Although the beasts normally prey on deer and wild boar, they too have been crossing into human territory on the prowl for food.Environmentalist and bird guide Andrew Sebastian on why people stumble upon into tigers in urban area.

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Stop Bullying Covid-19 Patients & Tabligh Attendees. You’re Making It Worse For Everyone

Some Malaysians are not completely honest about their medical and contact history, and we’ve already seen cases of patients straight-up lying about contact with the tabligh gathering attendees.
About 60% of confirmed cases and COVID-19 deaths in Malaysia are linked to the tabligh cluster. It is believed that there are thousands of attendees who have yet to come forward, despite the government’s pleas.
While it’s easy for us to point fingers at them and blame them for lying, we should also be looking at the reason why there has been so many cases of withheld information, despite the fact that it’s a crime that can land you in jail!
The social stigma is immense when it comes to being in attendance of the tabligh gathering. In fact, the social stigma surrounding anyone who has publicly tested positive for COVID-19 is immense, as shown by Case 26, Malaysia’s first “super-spreader”.
While authorities used Case 26 as an example of how quickly and easily the virus spreads, his identity was quickly exposed in rumoured Whatsapp texts with personal attacks, to the point where a public statement was necessary.
Case 136 faced severe backlash on social media as well, including cyberbullying and  doxxing. His personal details have been revealed and his behaviour heavily critisized online. In fact, case 136 trended on Malaysian Twitter for a few days.

The kind of public outrage faced by these COVID-19 cases (who are still real people!) are daunting, and any possible future patient wouldn’t want to face the same kind of backlash, so many choose to hide their history instead.
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has stated that the attendees are not to be blamed. After all, it’s not they knowingly spread the virus there, and just as many are victims themselves.
Let us not discriminate against the tabligh followers. What is important is that we help to detect and treat the Covid-19 infections among the tabligh followers, their families and their contacts.Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
DAP MP Hannah Yeoh has echoed Datuk Dr Noor Hisham’s sentiments as well. She urges Malaysians to show empathy to those who have been tested positive for COVID-19.
Stigma can deter others from getting themselves screened and seeking early treatment.DAP MP Hannah Yeoh on a Facebook post
Malaysia no longer has the luxury of time in dealing with the pandemic. This means that any possible case of COVID-19 must be brave and report to the authorities- and the rest of us should support them, not stigmatize them.

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Celebrity Preacher Ebit Lew Slapped With 11 Charges, Including For Sexual Harassment

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Celebrity preacher and philanthropist Ebit Lew has been slapped with 11 charges, including for sexual harassment, today (18 February).

According to Free Malaysia Today, Ebit (37) was charged in an interior court in the Tenom district office accompanied by others who are believed to be his aides, around 9am.
Bukit Aman criminal investigation department (CID) director Abd Jalil Hassan is scheduled to hold a press conference after Ebit’s court proceedings completes.
According to The Star, Ebit Lew allegedly sexually harassed someone and the police had taken a statement from the complainant in August 2021.
Ebit Lew reportedly has given a statement to assist with the ongoing sexual harassment investigation then.
READ MORE: TLDR: What’s Up With All The Ustaz Ebit Lew Scandals?

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Minister: Follow CMCO Rules, Or Risk Tightened Restrictions And MCO Once Again

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Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the “advicing phase” of Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) is now over and that PDRM will take stern action against those who violate the rules in place.
Under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, the police can issue compounds of RM1,000. Those found guilty in the court can be fined up to RM1,000 or maximum 6-months jail or both.
He also warned that the public should not take advantage of the relaxed restrictions under CMCO to go out in big groups or bring their children along to supermarkets.
At times, it seems like some people assume that there are no more rules and regulations during the CMCO and behave like there is unrestricted freedom.  When we ease the restrictions, we want the rakyat to adhere to every rule to prevent the rise of (Covid-19) cases. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Defence Minister.
Ismail Sabri then reminded that movements can be restricted once again to the earlier phases of the MCO if people fail to adhere to the rules and regulations in place.
He also stated that the duration of the CMCO and MCO is dependent on public adherence to the SOP and rules in place by the authorities.

These Are The New Conditional MCO Rules You Must Follow

On 10th May, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced a month-long CMCO that will last until 9th June 2020.

SIARAN LANGSUNG:SIDANG MEDIA (NON HEALTH) SELEPAS MESYUARAT KHAS MENTERI-MENTERI MENGENAI PELAKSANAAN PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN  OLEH YB DATOâ€™ SRI ISMAIL SABRI BIN YAAKOB, MENTERI KANAN PERTAHANAN.SIARAN LANGSUNG:SIDANG MEDIA (NON HEALTH) SELEPAS MESYUARAT KHAS MENTERI-MENTERI MENGENAI PELAKSANAAN PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKANOLEH YB DATOâ€™ SRI ISMAIL SABRI BIN YAAKOB, MENTERI KANAN PERTAHANAN.Posted by Majlis Keselamatan Negara on Monday, May 11, 2020

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SIRIM Law For Face Masks Postponed To 2023 & No You Won’t Get Saman If You Wear One Without It

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When a Sirim requirement for face masks was first announced earlier this week, Malaysians were not pleased. The new gazetted law would have taken effect on 4 July 2022.

READ MORE: Face Masks Will Require SIRIM Cert Or Face Up To RM250K In Fines, Netizens Cry Foul
Among the complaints, many questioned the reasoning behind the move, criticizing the time given for manufacturers and importers to obtain the SIRIM sticker as being too short and worrying that the price of face masks would increase.
However, according to Malay Mail, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the Sirim requirement will now be postponed to take effect only on 2 January 2023. Additionally, the requirement will also apply for non-medical grade cloth masks as well.
He says that this postponement was decided as the government is sensitive to the people’s concerns.
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the government cares about its people.(Credit: Malay Mail)
No Price Hike
Alexander has also given his reassurance that face masks will not see a price hike after the implementation of the Sirim accreditation.
A stern warning was issued to all local manufacturers and importers to not take advantage of the situation and raise prices of face masks.
He says that the ministry hopes that implementing a price ceiling will not be neccessary and that the industry will be able to self-regulate and use fair pricing.
Consumers should not see any raised prices for face masks.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
He assures manufacturers and importers that there will be no need to raise prices in the first place, as Sirim has discussed a very cheap charge for the accredidation of face masks.
So, Sirim gave an assurance that the charge will be very cheap, very low as Sirim too is caring towards the people, knowing how important face masks are. So they will make their charge cheap, as per what was notified to me just now.Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi
No Fines For Consumers
Alexander also clarified that the new rule and punishments are not directed towards consumers.
I want to stress something here. Offences, should there be any, have no link to the consumers. Consumers will not be given any penalty. Just that this gazette, this law, if there is an offence, the huge fine is to the importers and the manufacturers. So consumers, don’t worry.Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi
The misunderstanding arose when there were different punishments for companies and individuals. However, it is only meant for companies or individuals who manufacture or import face masks for sale in Malaysia (including cloth masks).
If you sew cloth masks to sell, they will require Sirim accreditation as well.(Credit: Envato)
Alexander assures consumers that even if they wear masks that do not have Sirim accreditation, such as those currently on the market, they will not be fined.
But Why?
The main reason why the Sirim requirement is needed is because they want Malaysian non-medical face masks to be certified to the accepted international standard.
This is because the availability of face masks in the country is already adequate, so they are expecting more exports of Malaysian-made face masks. As such, they want to ensure that these locally-made products have an international standard, such as the Sirim accreditation, which is accepted by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
As for why it was only implemented now, two years after the pandemic, Alexander said the issue had already been planned for since 2020 and WTO was consulted for approval before the new law was put in place.

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Minimum Wage Expected To Be Raised To RM1,500 Before The Year Ends

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The new minimum wage for Malaysian employees is expected to be officially raised to RM1,500 per month before the year ends, as reported by Berita Harian.

Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M Saravanan said he’s positive that raising the minimum wage this year can be realized but it needs to get approval from the Cabinet first.
He added that the minimum wage should be raised as soon as possible, but the decision still lies in the hands of the Cabinet.
Previously, the minimum wage was raised from RM1,100 to RM1,200 per month on 1 February 2020 during the announcement of Budget 2020.
Increasing the minimum salaries of workers will help them increase their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings so that they’ll hopefully be able to retire comfortably in the future.
According to New Straits Times, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) also urged the government to raise the minimum monthly cost of living allowance (Cola) to RM300 for all workers.
The request to raise the minimum wage is in line with the National Wage Consultative Council Act 2016, which requires the minimum wage to be revised every two years.
Saravanan acknowledged that Malaysia was slow to decide on the matter, and the ministry is doing what it can to hasten the process.
He pointed out that while the government didn’t raise the minimum wage for some years now, some private companies took the initiative to pay their employees a little more.
The employees receive extra perks and help such as lodging for workers and extra allowances depending on the employer.

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Najib Declares Support For Kazakhstan President And Netizens Were Not Happy

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Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s decision to lend his support to Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has backfired.

Netizens were not happy with his stance on the matter, especially when Kazakhstan is undergoing political turmoil and civil unrest mainly due to allegations of corruption going on in the current administration.
Congratulations President @tokayevKZ for conducting counter-terrorist operations & restoring order. Wishing your new government success in bringing peace & prosperity to the people of Kazakhstan. May relations between our countries reach greater heights under your leadership.Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
Congratulations President @tokayevKZ for conducting counter-terrorist operations & restoring order. Wishing your new government success in bringing peace & prosperity to the people of Kazakhstan. May relations between our countries reach greater heights under your leadership🇰🇿🇲🇾— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) January 10, 2022
Protestors are not terrorists, netizens say
Malaysians reacted negatively towards the tweet, especially the part where Najib refers to the protestors as terrorists, considering that the Kazakh government has given out the orders to shoot these “terrorists” on sight, according to reports.
NAJIB UCAP TAHNIAH DEKAT PRESIDEN KAZAKHSTAN YANG ARAH BUNUH RAKYAT SENDIRI. HEBAT BOSSKU SOKONG PEMBUNUH! https://t.co/83iIAq3sBp— wan (@waneizhanafeef) January 10, 2022
NATIONAL EMBARRASSMENT1. This is a bit too much la. 2. Najib is damning Malaysia's good name again by siding with his buddy kleptocrats. Labelling the uprise of the Kazakhstan people against its corrupted leaders as terrorists? https://t.co/rGU689oSkX— Fyzul (@fyzuladzwan) January 10, 2022
Others also pointed out that Najib’s support might be due to his family ties with those who run the current Kazakh administration.
Presiden Kazakhstan sekarang ni orang kuat bekas Presiden diktator Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. Dua orang ni watak paling dibenci di Kazakhstan sekarang. Nursultan ni bapak sedara menantu dia, Daniyar Nazarbayev. Mestilah backing menantu, keluarga Kazakhstan la katakan. https://t.co/G8t3KjBR2w pic.twitter.com/5cZJ6ss6S9— Laga Cawan 🏴 (@LagaCawan) January 10, 2022
Kazakhstan protests turn deadly
The protests over in Kazakhstan stemmed largely from the increase in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices which then turned into a movement that wants to get rid of the current administration that is said to have been riddled with corruption.
After failing to alleviate the civil unrest, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) – which includes Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan then came in to contain the situation.
According to reports, these “peacekeeping forces” were sent to Kazakhstan “to stabilize and normalize the situation”.
So far, reports claim that at least 164 people were killed during protests that erupted in Kazakhstan this week with 103 of those deaths coming from the country’s largest city and former capital, Almaty, where demonstrators stormed into government buildings in protest.

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No Extension: High Court Swats Najib’s Appeal To Postpone SRC Case

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Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak defence team’s appeal for an extension to postpone his final bid to clear his name over the SRC International scandal was denied by the Federal Court today.

According to Free Malaysia Today, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat – who led a panel of five judges in Najib’s final plea to overturn the 12 years jail time and a fine of RM210 million sentence imposed upon him by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 28 July 2020 – stated that the appeal must continue as scheduled.
“We will start the appeal (hearing) on Thursday,” she was quoted as saying by the news portal.
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrives at the Federal Court in Putrajaya April 10, 2019. (Credit: Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail)
Najib’s lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik had earlier sought an extension of up to four months to the Federal Court, citing that he needed more time to prepare for the case as the defence team had just taken over the case less than a month ago.
 However, Tengku Maimun said that all parties had been made aware since April that the appeals process had been fixed for hearing from 15 to 26 August.
She also pointed out that the previous request to adjourn Najib’s case was denied by the court registrar during the pre-trial case management.
She said that Najib was well aware of the dates that has been fixed for the hearing when he decided to replace his former solicitors Shafee & Co with Zaid Ibrahim Suflan TH Liew & Partners.
“This is his right to do so, but he cannot, after having made that decision, turn around and say that his new lawyers are not ready to proceed with the hearing of the appeals.
“The new lawyers, too, having accepted the brief, are not entitled to say they need more time to prepare, knowing fully well that the dates had been fixed well in advance,” Tengku Maimun added.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak with his former lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
She also stressed that the Federal Court had made time for Najib’s case to be heard which means other cases had to wait for their turns.
“Justice delayed, in this case, is also justice denied to other accused persons,” she said.
Najib had been found guilty of seven charges of abuse of power, money laundering and criminal breach of trust over SRC funds amounting to RM42 million by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020.
His conviction was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal on 8 December last year.
He is currently out on bail pending his final appeal before the Federal Court.

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It’ll Take Around A Week For BPN 2.0 To Be Credited, Says Finance Minister

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The second phase of the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional Payment (BPN 2.0), will take at least a week to be credited to all recipient accounts, based on reports.

Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz explained the matter and added that there are parties who are confused about the payment of BPN 2.0 which the government began distributing on 21 January.
The Minister hoped that the recipients would be patient, as the large amount of funds required at least a week to reach all recipients.
READ MORE: BPN 2.0 – Who Can Get, How Much & When Will The Money Arrive?
From 21 to 24 January, he said, a total of 6.4 million accounts have been credited while 3.8 million more accounts will be credited from 25 to 29 January 2021.
Tengku Zafrul also said that starting 25 January, about 750,000 recipients among the B40 and M40 income group who do not have bank accounts started making cash claims at Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branches located around Peninsular Malaysia.
The government hopes that this accelerated assistance will, to some extent, help the cash flow of 11.06 million single and household recipients at this time of the Movement Control Order (MCO).Finance Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz via Berita Harian
To see whether you are qualified for the assistance, you can visit the LHDN’s BPN website.
READ MORE: B40 & M40 Malaysians To Recieve BNP 2.0 Payments Starting 21 Jan

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[UPDATED] A Senior Citizen Is Reported To Have Committed Suicide In Hospital Serdang

*This article has been amended with the latest information provided by the Health Director-General.

A 62 year-old man was suspected to have committed suicide in Hospital Serdang after his body was found on March 27, 7.40 pm.
It was initially reported that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 25, but this was disproved by the Health Director-General in recent press conference.
Itâ€™s a suicide, yes, but not a Covid-19 patient. We test anyone who enters the ICU (intensive care unit) for Covid-19.So maybe thereâ€™s cross infection or other illnesses, but this person was not positive for Covid-19.Health Director-General Datuk Seri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah to Malay Mail
His body was found yesterday by one of the nurses who reported incident to the police. Law enforcement authorities said the man was admitted to the hospital for self-isolation.
It was also reported that he was suffering from depression.
Suicide is often a complicated issue that has many underlying causes to push someone to take their life and the person might have been suffering from other problems prior to the diagnosis.
His remains will undergo a post mortem and the police have recorded the statements from the hospital staff involved with the patient and also the man’s family.
The police added that the deceased will be handled by Hospital Serdang.
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Petronas Celebrates Every State In Malaysia Through Cute Erasers In New Merdeka Video

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Petronas has done it again. Their latest web film for Merdeka and Malaysia Day is making waves online for its important message about unity.

Adorably titled Operasi Koperasi and inspired by a game most Malaysians have played in school, this time Petronas has decided to go with a cute animated story featuring anthropomorphic erasers whose personalities each represent a Malaysian state.

In the video, the erasers, which live in a school co-operative, work together to get each other out of trouble.
The story explores what it means to be united while highlighting Petronas’ festive campaign theme, “Our Unique Family’. It also celebrates togetherness and reminds all Malaysians that we can weather any storm, as long as we stand united.
Malaysians online have been giving the web film favourable reviews, with the most outstanding part of the film being the different dialects used by the erasers.
It's been a while since we got a great Merdeka ad from @PetronasI like this one a lot.https://t.co/dpr5G5lZJI— Fazri🔞 (@tenoq) August 25, 2020
So cute!! Happy Merdeka soon! https://t.co/U3yEi0jGzM— Aidil Audi Abd Hamid (@AudiHamid) August 24, 2020
Iklan merdeka petronas brings back a lot of childhood memories yalllll guna pemadam as character is wow🤣🤣🤣— WanAfiq (@OneMAfiq) August 24, 2020
Petronas Merdeka ad this year is great! 😍😆🇲🇾 Oh, btw, that is the first time I heard the word mayau for cat. I usually use the word pusak. I wonder which language it is from. Iban kah, melayu Swk kah 🤔 https://t.co/d403gPRuuv— TATSUMAN'S BEAUTY @ Rin🌟 (@kyorina97) August 26, 2020
THIS IS THE CUTEST AD FOR MERDEKA 🥺 (i really didnt understand a word from the Kelantan eraser) https://t.co/0ygQzZ4mvm— SM 徐秀美 (@suhweemei) August 25, 2020
If you haven’t watched the film yet, we highly recommend that you do as we can assure you that you’ll enjoy it.

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Johor firefighter shows off cool moves on BMX bike in full Bomba costume (VIDEO)

What started as a private video on WhatsApp between colleagues mucking around at work, suddenly turned viral.
Nur Hazme Janis, a firefighter at the Sentul Fire Station, pulled off some cool moves on his BMX bike, and netizens are impressed.
In his full Bomba costume, he successfully performed a flatland with his BMX bike.

When Harian Metro interviewed him, the Johorean claims that he has been in love with the BMX bikes for a long time now.
Hazme isnâ€™t just your ordinary BMX enthusiast mind you, he once represented Malaysia in Phuket for the Asian Beach Games 5 years ago, where he reached the finals.

His moves come from his hard work practicing about 3-4 hours daily after work at the Bukit Kiara Rakan Muda Complex.
Besides that, Hazme took lessons with the famous Malaysian BMX pro, Ahmad Shaiful Aziz also known as Mat Dagu.
On top of that, he goes to YouTube for inspiration.

via GIPHY
Netizens have watched his video over 20,000 times on his Facebook page. Whereas @999Malaysia Twitter account has gotten more than 8,000 views on his stunt.

Ni mesti legend BMX 90an ni
â€” adm. (@ad_mjs) July 3, 2019

He must have been a legend in the 90’s

Surely he is a legendary fireman alright!

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Free Tealive Lunch For 5,000 Frontliners On Monday

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After giving away 10,000 cups of Kopi Merdeka last August, Southeast Asia’s top lifestyle tea brand Tealive is now giving free lunch to 5,000 frontliners to thank them for their services throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Now that we are easing into the endemic phase, let us remember the sacrifices of our frontliners, our heroes in health and medical sectors, security forces and all uniformed services, who have responded to our call for help when the nation went into lockdown back in March 2020,” said Bryan Loo, founder and CEO of Loob Holding Sdn Bhd.
He said as the year drew to a close, the Tealive team decided it was time to give these frontline men and women a treat as well as to remind Malaysians not to let our guard down.
“Tealive as a proudly-Malaysian brand has continued on our growth journey despite the pandemic. Since we now have all-day meals, we thought it would be a good gesture to offer our frontliners a free lunch.
“So, come noon time on Monday Dec 5, any front-liner can go to any of our 257 shoplot outlets and get a free lunch,” he announced.
These customers only have to identify themselves as frontliners and say “Yes! Tealive Got Food” three times and they will be served a Tom Yam Prawn Mac & Cheese lunch for free. Each participating outlet will serve up to 20 sets that day from 12 noon.
Besides Mac & Cheese, Tealive also has a new all-day meal menu comprising Grilled Chicken Western Gravy Rice, Grilled Chicken Aren Glazed Rice, Buttermilk Popcorn Chicken Rice and Meletop Beef Rice, now available all-day. These sets come at RM15.90 each ala carte and RM13.90, when bought with any drink.
Loo said Tealive was staying true to its brand promise of “Always More Than Tea” and it now has a wide range of speciality coffees, signature Toastea™ and artisanal food that are suitable for different times of the day.
“We have recently extended the menu into these four rice dishes, Mac & Cheese, muffin and fried snacks and we have value meals too.
“As a home-grown brand, we’re grateful for the support of all Malaysians as we reach the top among lifestyle tea brands within ASEAN countries. We’re proud to carry the Malaysian flag across continents with the latest being North America after gaining a foothold in Europe, Africa and Australia.
“Thanks to loyal Tealive fans, we’ve reached the 800 th store milestone in Malaysia this year and we wish to continue pushing ourselves to do better. From now on, we want our customers to know that ‘Tealive Got Food’ and it’s all-day which means ‘Tealive Got Lunch’ and ‘Tealive Got Dinner’ too,” he quipped.
Check out Tealive’s offical page for the list of participating outlets.

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JAIS Orders Surau, Religious School In Shah Alam To Close Due To Sivagangga Cluster

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Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has ordered the immediate closure of a surau and a religious school in Section 23 because a member of the congregation was identified as a close contact to a patient from the Sivagangga cluster.

What you need to know: JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said the Surau Al-Jannah will not be allowed to hold the fardhu prayer and Friday prayer as well as other religious activities to contain possible spread of Covid-19 among the congregation.
The surau and school will also have to be sanitised at once and the surau committee has been ordered to monitor the situation closely.
The surau and nearby Sekolah KAFA Al-Jannah will have to wait for JAIS to give them the green light before they can operate again.
Why it matters: Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah believes the Covid-19 virus strain from the Sivagangga cluster to be a super spreader, considering the speed of infection transmission we’ve seen so far.
Today, the cluster had reportedly spread outside of Kedah to infect people in Perlis and Penang.
Who said what: Mohd Shahzihan is advising the local community not to panic over the closure of the surau and school, as it is a normal procedure to prevent the spread of the disease.
How it got here: The cluster began after a nasi kandar restaurant owner breached his home quarantine order to visit his shop. This resulted in several of his employees, including his son, becoming infected. They then infected others.
A total of 3,246 people from this cluster had been screened on Thursday, of which 43 have tested positive. Meanwhile, 883 are still awaiting their results and the rest have been confirmed to be negative.
Read more:
Nasi Kandar Restaurant Owner Confirmed Covid-19 Positive: Patrons Urged To Get Tested, 76 Kindergartens Shut Down (TRP)Covid-19: 5 Kedah Schools Now Closed After Positive Nasi Kandar Shop Owner Who Broke Quarantine Sparks New Cluster (TRP)Sivagangga Cluster Spreads To Perlis, Penang, Believed To Be Super Spreader Strain Of Covid-19 (TRP)This Is Where All Of Malaysia’s New Covid-19 Clusters Are (July 2020) (TRP)

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Palm Oil: How This West African Plant Became Malaysia’s Cash Cow

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News about Malaysia’s palm oil industry in January 2020 was different from the usual controversies – sustainability and environmental impact.

India, which has been the top importer of Malaysian palm oil for the past five years, decided they didn’t want to buy the commodity from us anymore. The move was retaliation after our Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad criticised the country’s policy towards Kashmir.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
A Controversial Crop
Eco-warriors worldwide have been rallying against the palm oil industry for years because the cultivation of the plant is one of the major causes of deforestation and declining biodiversity in Borneo.
As of 2011, Malaysia has a total planted area of 4.917 million hectares. Hectares that used to be lush green rainforests.
In 2018, the fight against the palm oil industry was reignited after an animated video by Greenpeace went viral. The video informed the masses of the dirty truth behind palm oil: It’s used in everything and it’s killing the orangutans.

A West African Plant
In West Africa, where it originates, the oil palm tree grows in the wild. It was introduced to Malaya by the British from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, in the early 1870s. This was planted at the Singapore Botanic Garden and used as a decorative plant.
Soon, the tree became a common sight along major roads, in front of government buildings, and in public parks. Loving the year-long sunshine of the equator, the oil palm plant did very well in Malaysia’s constantly hot and rainy weather.
The first commercial palm oil plantation was in Tennamaram Estate. (Credit: New Straits Times)
The plant’s first commercial planting in Malaysia took place in 1917 in Tennamaram Estate in Batang Berjuntai (recently renamed to Bestari Jaya), Selangor. The man responsible was a young Frenchman named Henri Fauconnier.
Henri Fauconnier in Malaya (Credit: Babelio)
Prompted by the 19th century Industrial Revolution in Europe, Henri Fauconnier traveled to Malaya in search of his fortune. In 1911, he was impressed by oil palm development in Sumatra and brought some seeds back for experimentation on his own coffee estate in Malaya.
When rubber and coffee prices began depreciating, he planted the seeds in Tennamaram which became the first commercial oil palm estate and laid the foundations of Malaysia’s palm oil industry.
That estate now belongs to Sime Darby Bhd.
Malaysia’s cash crop
When the government realised in the early 1960s that palm oil could reduce the country’s economic dependence on rubber and tin, they introduced land settlement schemes for planting palm oil. This move was also aimed to eradicate poverty for landless farmers and smallholders.
Each settler received eight acres of oil palm plantation, two acres of fruit trees, and a house on a quarter-acre lot. By the 1990s, a total of 112,635 rural poor had found employment, with 80% being dependent on the oil palm.
 Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) implemented large-scale planting of oil palm to help eradicate poverty in rural areas. (Credit: Straits Times)
With more and more settlers cultivating oil palm, it surpassed rubber in 1989 as the country’s main economic crop. As time passed, and Malaysia perfected its cultivation, we became one of the world’s top producers of palm oil.
Malaysia currently accounts for 28% of world palm oil production and 33% of world exports.
Why the world won’t give it up
The truth is, it’s really hard to discard the oil palm because palm oil has become the second most consumed oil in the world. It is also the most efficient bearing crop in the world, needing way less land area to obtain the same amount of vegetable oil compared to any other oil.
Palm oil yields the highest amount of oil per hectare of plantation. (Credit: Palm Oil World)
The plant has an economic life of about 25 years and is ready for harvest just 30 months after field planting. The oil has many other advantages too: it’s cheap to produce, stable in processing, slow to smoke, plus it has a long shelf life.
Despite the obvious effects it has on the environment, palm oil experts believe that boycotting the plant would be unwise and futile. Alternative crops would swallow even more land and the oil is processed into the main ingredient for too many products we use today.
The only way forward is to make the production process less bad.
Palm oil plantations in Malaysia stretch as far as the eye can see. (Credit: Plantations International)
In Malaysia, the oil palm industry is heavily regulated. In 2015, the government launched the Malaysian Standard on Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO).
MSPO is a standard that complies with Malaysian laws and ratified international conventions to ensure that all oil palm premises in Malaysia practice sustainable methods when cultivating the plant.
This includes limiting the use of pesticides, practising a zero-burning policy, and completely stopping the further expansion of plantations in natural rainforests.
You can find out more about these practices here.

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UiTM Professor Has Been Suspended Starting 1 April Until Investigation Is Complete

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In a previous document dated 30 March 2020, the management of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) was allegedly trying to decide between not to take any action against Professor Dr Ts. Roshana Takim and the B40 student or ending the lecturer’s contract once it ends.

READ MORE: UiTM’s Investigation Reveals That B40 Student’s Mother Is Alive And Works In A Factory
According to New Straits Times, UiTM refuted what was said in the document and said it was a wrong document citing incorrect information.
UiTM said it was not an official or public document and asked the public to hold off until the official statement is released.
UiTM’s official statement
The university has finally released an official media statement today, 1 April. After the meeting with university directors, they have decided to place the lecturer on leave.
The lecturer would be on leave starting Friday, 1 April, until the investigation is completed.

UiTM also promises to improve its teaching policies and ethics at all levels of study. They would assess and monitor all lecturers’ professionalism at random each semester.
It could also become an additional element in the promotion processes and extension of service contracts in the university.
The university added that they will not hesitate to take firm action and report to the authorities if there are parties who post misleading information that tarnish the university’s image and reputation.

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Extreme Hot & Humid Weather Was Expected In 30 Years, But It’s Already Here

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Bracing the heat and humidity is pretty normal for Malaysians, but scientists have recently discovered that itâ€™s high time we worry about the high temperatures.
In a recent study published in the Science Advances journal, scientists have noted the regular occurrence of heat and humidity too severe for human tolerance, a scenario that climate models hadnâ€™t forecast to happen until the middle of the 21st century.
Scientists measure the combined effects of temperature and humidity, called wet-bulb temperature (TW), which is a useful indicator of heat stress thatâ€™s often translated into â€œheat indexâ€ or â€œreal-feelâ€ indications in weather forecasts.
Past studies indicate that a wet-bulb temperature of 35Â°C is the maximum limit for humans to survive without overheating. Any temperature above this means that the human body cannot release metabolic heat and keep internal body temperatures at the optimal 36.8Â°C.
Credit: Zuraneeza Zulkifli/Malay Mail
But even at a wet-bulb temperature of 32Â°C, a healthy human is incapable of carrying normal outdoor activities. Anything in the high 20Â°C and low 30Â°C can be dangerous to human health.
Radley Horton, an author of the study told Newsweek that high wet-bulb temperatures cause people to overheat, suffer heat strokeÂ and even lead to death.
When wet bulb temperatures are high, people will be unable to do strenuous activities outdoors for prolonged periods of time, such as construction, farming, and sports.Radley Horton, author of The Emergence of Heat and Humidity Too Severe for Human Tolerance to Newsweek.
Worryingly, the study found that extreme conditions reaching roughly 35Â°C doubled between 1979 to 2017.
Hourly readings from 7,877 weather stations around the world reveal that many global wet-bulb temperatures are in the high range of 31Â° to 33Â°C, previously thought to be very rare.
Two stations have also reported multiple daily maximums above 35Â°C, a value projected around the year 2050.
Observed global extreme humid heat. Color symbols represent the 99.9th percentile of observed daily maximum TW for 1979â€“2017.(Credit: Science Advances)
Amongst the places hardest hit by these bouts of extreme temperatures are the Persian Gulf with multiple readings above the human tolerance limit of 35Â°C wet-bulb temperature, the highest readings ever documented by scientists.
The highest readings were also recorded in the cities of Dhahran and Damman in Saudi Arabia, Doha in Qatar and Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
Other locations with bouts of extreme humid heat include several locations across South Asia, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and North America.
The researchers also found that incidences of dangerous wet-bulb temperatures over 27Â°C have doubled since 1979. According to their findings, Malaysiaâ€™s wet-bulb temperatures are well within this category, in the range of 29Â° toÂ 31Â°C.
While these temperatures occur within a period of one to two hours in small areas, researchers say that theyâ€™re increasing in frequency and intensity.
The scientists have also noted that if things carry on as usual, life-threatening wet-bulb temperatures would regularly exceed 35Â°C in parts of South Asia and the Middle East by the third quarter of the 21st century.

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Man Shares Importance Of SOP After Close Call With Covid-19 On An Airplane & He’s Absolutely Right

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One man reminds us all the importance of observing Covid-19 safety guidelines after having quite a close call with the deadly virus while travelling onboard an airplane.

Twitter user aminothman shares how he received an arguably panic-inducing phone call from the Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) who told him that he was seated next to a person infected with the coronavirus during a trip back from Sabah.
aminothman writes that MOH supposedly had reached out to him on October 1, 2020 informing that the person sitting right next to him on a flight back from Sabah on September 27, had been confirmed positive for Covid-19.
aminothman said that he was not used to wearing a mask at all times but had done so on the plane.(Lucrezia De Agrò/Unsplash)
aminothman went on to explain that upon returning from his trip, he had observed 14-days of home quarantine and fortunately, all of his test results came back negative.
He continued to mention that throughout the flight, he had done his best to follow Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) by maintaining physical distancing and hygiene practices; wearing gloves and a face mask at all times, as well as to sanitize himself and his seating area and avoiding conversations with other passengers.
Moral of the story is if we truly practice the SOP, even if you were seated shoulder to shoulder with a person positive with Covid-19, it can lower the risk of infection!aminothman via Twitter
He also encouraged all Malaysians to “religiously” follow guidelines so that we can together flatten the infection curve.
Practice the SOP 😷 pic.twitter.com/h1aJFvQRg8— amin othman (@aminothman) October 14, 2020
And he is absolutely right!
Research has shown that the risk of contracting Covid-19 onboard planes is relatively low.
Reportedly, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), more than 1.2 billion passengers have travelled by plane since the start of 2020, but only some 44 confirmed and potential cases of Covid-19 transmissions were linked to air travel.
IATA found that the risk of getting Covid-19 in-flight was minimal due to the use of High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters that effectively reduce the risk of disease transmissions onboard planes, as well as other implemented measures such as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), make sitting on aeroplanes safer than any other indoor settings.
Read More: AirAsia Agrees Inflight Social Distancing Not Necessary Due To Low Risk Of Infection
Additionally, Malaysia Airlines (MAB) Head of Corporate Safety Oversight, Datuk Dr Mohammad Razin Kamarulzaman, was quoted as saying that it’s completely safe to travel by air during the pandemic if all safety guidelines are properly met.
Covid-19 screenings for travelers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)(Malay Mail)
However, health experts cannot stress enough the importance of simple measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends for the public, particularly the sick and elderly to avoid travelling altogether to places with outbreaks of Covid-19 and to always practice appropriate hygiene measures and etiquette.
For air travel, the WHO says that we should always keep our hands cleaned and sanitized, avoid touching our mouth and nose, wear a face mask whenever we can, and to also cough and sneeze the correct way by covering our faces and immediately dispose of anything with bodily secretions.
The WHO also recommends for authorities to maintain strict protocols for screening, contact tracing and to quarantine air travellers if needed.

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Source:
Research Points to Low Risk for COVID-19 Transmission Inflight
Covid-19 transmission in plane 'unlikely', say Malaysian airlines experts
Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak


Super Hungry & Lazy? Here Are 5 SUPER DEALS To Enjoy This 12-14 June 2022

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Shopee has been a one-stop-shop for most Malaysians to get a wide range of items online such as groceries, clothes, gadgets and the likes. With the addition of its online food delivery service, ShopeeFood, which currently operates in Klang Valley, Johor Bahru and Penang, Malaysians can now use the app and order their favourite foods to enjoy at home.

So ShopeeFood Day is something you wouldn’t wanna miss out on.
(Credit: Shopee Malaysia)
This 12th to 14th of June, you can enjoy exclusive deals and promos from your favourite merchants AND stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM10,000 when you place your orders!
(Credit: Shopee Malaysia)
So if you’re feeling peckish, take a pick at some of the delicious choices ShopeeFood has in store to get a bang for your buck during ShopeeFood Day:
Go Green!
(Credit: Salad Atelier via Instagram)
Salad Atelier offers a healthy range of salads, poke bowls, pastas and a lot more that are customisable to suit your taste. The benefits of eating healthy while you’re at home surely outweigh fast food options, no?
Those who are new to Shopee will also enjoy an extra RM25 off on their first purchase on ShopeeFood. Enjoy discounts up to RM14 off + Free Delivery from Salad Atelier during ShopeeFood Day!
Feeling thirs-tea?
(Credit: LiHo Tea via Instagram)
Hailing from Singapore, LiHo Tea has a wide variety of flavours and unique seasonal concoctions. So if you’re in need of something sweet to quench your thirst, LiHo Tea has an interesting range of teas to choose from such as their Signature Earl Grey Milk Tea, Da Hong Pao Milk Tea and the Avocado Series.
You’ll be spoilt for choice and enjoy value for your money with limited-time vouchers that include deals up to 65% off between 3-5 pm on ShopeeFood Day!
The Mexican Experience
(Credit: Med Mex via Instagram)
Med Mex Malaysia is a food joint that specializes in Mexican and Mediterranean food. The usual suspects include flavorful tacos, burritos and nachos that will surely satisfy your cravings for Mexican food.
Combine daily vouchers from Med Mex along with a free delivery voucher during ShopeeFood Day! Just remember to activate your ShopeePay for a more seamless and convenient payment process.
A Little Bit Of Everything
(Credit: Epic Food Hall via Instagram)
Little KL Food Hall is an online food hall delivering around Bandar Sunway, Damansara and Mont Kiara. They have a nice mix of Asian and Western cuisine such as Nasi Lemak, burgers, pizzas, bulgogi, and bibimbap. If you’re always having a hard time figuring out what to eat, Little KL Food Hall has more than enough options for you to choose from!
Enjoy SUPER DEALS up to 50% Off when ordering from Little KL Food Hall during ShopeeFood Day!
Guilt-free Sweet Treats
(Credit: Bean Jr via Instagram)
Bean Jr is known for being a Tau Fu Fah specialist, using traditional stone grind methods to serve up silky, smooth goodness. Their unique range of Tau Fu Fah flavours such as Mala and Onde-Onde are a definite must-try. They also have a variety of soybean drinks and bingsu, along with other favourites such as waffles and cakoi. There’s never a bad time for (healthy) desserts!
Besides enjoying all-day free delivery from Bean Jr, shoppers can also claim vouchers worth RM12, RM13, and RM14 from 3-5pm daily on the 12th, 13th and 14th of June.
Don’t miss out on these amazing offers during ShopeeFood Day! ShopeeFood Day will take place from the 12th to the 14th of every month, so set your reminders HERE to enjoy tasty meals without breaking the bank.

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Covid-19: King and Queen Waive Royal Emoluments For Six Months

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Our king and queen have decided to waive their royal emoluments to help ease the burden of the government in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
Through their royal comptroller, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâ€™yatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and his queen, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah announced that will forgo their monthly stipend for six months starting from March 2020.Â Â
This reflects the concern of Their Majesties on the lastest developments of the pandemic and the financial situation of the country. Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin via Bernama
The decision is in line with the Cabinetâ€™s move to cut the prime minister, ministers and deputy ministersâ€™ salary for two months so that the funds can be redirected to the governmentâ€™s Covid-19 Fund.

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Police Arrest 2 Men Whose Escape Was Shared In Viral Video After Less Than 24 Hours

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Police managed to nab the motorists who escaped arrest in a runaway Proton Waja that rammed into traffic in Sungai Buloh, Selangor on Friday (26 February) afternoon.

Following a man hunt which ended in less than 24 hours, PDRM apprehended both the driver and the passenger of the vehicle seen in several videos which went viral.
Petaling Jaya Police Chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal identified the car’s driver as a 35-year-old man whom they arrested at a residence in Desa Aman, Cheras.
Police identified the other suspects (the car’s passenger) as a 40-year-old man called “Bob Mah Sing” who was later captured at a home in Shah Alam. Bob was said to have 14 prior drug-related records and six criminal charges.
A picture of Bob released by police.(Petaling Jaya police/Malay Mail)
Police also revealed that 1.7 grams of heroin was found in the car that was left by the suspects during their escape.
Viral chase
In a series of clips shared online, two uniformed officers were shown in a tense scene of the suspects fleeing arrest by driving their car into other vehicles at a red light. One officer was seen firing several shots at the car’s tyres before the suspects managed to force their way through the traffic.
The suspects later left their wrecked getaway car by the side of the road and apparently escaped on foot.

Police said that both suspects were being detained under remand as the investigation continues.

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Source:
After car-ramming escape, wanted man ‘Bob Mah Sing’ nabbed in Shah Alam
Sungai Buloh car ramming: Police identify suspect as 'Bob Mah Sing'
Bob Mah Sing berjaya diberkas
Viral Police Car Chase Video Saw Shots Fired At Sungai Buloh Traffic Light


Oppo Rolls Out 5G Phone For Under RM2,000 In A Country That Doesn’t Have 5G Yet

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Although Malaysia has to wait until 2023 to get 5G connectivity, for under RM2,000 you can already get your hands on a 5G-capable smartphone with the new Oppo Reno5.

There’s actually two phones to choose from with the Reno5 at RM1,899 and it’s bigger sibling the Reno5 Pro which has an asking price of RM2,599.
The difference between the two is that, besides the price, the Reno5 Pro has a slightly bigger screen, RAM, internal storage and battery compared to the regular Reno5.
It also has a different chipset, with the Pro using the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip that goes up to 2.6 Ghz compared to the 2.4 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G that’s on the Reno5.
However, both devices also share similarities in the camera department with four cameras at the back (one of it being a 64MP main camera) that is able to shoot 4K video and a 32MP selfie camera on the front.
Both the Reno5 and Reno5 Pro will also have the same colours – Galactic Silver and Starry Black.

It’ll be on sale starting tomorrow, 27 January if you want to get your hands on the smartphones.
These devices be available at any Oppo Brand Store, Oppo Official e-commerce stores, Oppo official dealer stores, as well as e-commerce partners, telco partners and chain store partners.
If you buy budget phones and keep them for 3 to 5 years, then this might be something to consider, but if you change your phone every one or two years, then you might as well wait since 5G isn’t exactly here yet.

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Stop Washing Your Eggs Or You’ll Get Salmonella

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On 14 October, Singapore Authority recalled Malaysian eggs after detecting the presence of Salmonella Enteritidis.

Although it usually isn’t fatal, this bacteria can cause illness if the food is eaten raw or undercooked. People with Salmonella infection can get diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and stomach cramps.
The eggs are produced by one of Malaysia’s largest egg producers, which is also a publicly listed company in Johor.
READ MORE: Malaysian Eggs From Yong Peng Recalled By Singapore Authority Over Salmonella Fears
Following that, Food Safety and Quality Division (BKKM) has shared on their official Twitter account (@BKKKMputrajaya) on tips to store eggs correctly.
Some of them include:
Choosing eggs with no cracksStoring the eggs in a clean and closed container after buying themIdeally, store them in the fridgeOnly wash the surface of the eggs when you wanna use it
Panduan Menyimpan telur• Pilih telur yang tidak retak• Simpan telur dalam bekas yang bersih dan bertutup sebaik sahaja dibeli dan masukkan ke dalam peti sejuk.• Jangan basuh telur semasa disimpan, basuh apabila hendak dimasak sahaja. pic.twitter.com/obif3CcU1c— Bahagian Keselamatan dan Kualiti Makanan (@BKKMputrajaya) October 16, 2022
Why can’t you wash the eggs and then store them?
Some of you may be wondering, why can’t we wash the eggs before storing them for a long time? Isn’t it better that way?
Actually NOPE.
When you wash your eggs before storing them, the natural protective layer or cuticle that protects the egg from bacteria is gone.
Removing the cuticle makes the egg more porous, which reduces its shelf life and lets bacteria enter the egg. This makes them go bad and stink faster compared to when you store them without washing.
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This only applies to eggs that you will be storing or you’re not gonna use yet. BKKM suggests washing the eggs only when you want to use them.
But do we really need to wash them though?
Commercially sold eggs rarely have dirty eggs and a health expert suggests not washing them.
According to Reader’s Digest, Amy Leigh Mercee, a holistic health expert warns the risk of washing your eggs.
If you wash an egg before you cook it, the water can push bacteria into the egg because its shell is so porous. This is especially true if you use cold runny water. You might make matters worse as the bacteria can get sucked into the shell wall.
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So, you don’t even need to wash your eggs if they’re already clean.
But if you buy eggs that are sourced directly from the farm, you may notice some chicken poop or feathers attached to them. If that’s the case, then wash them gently with warm water before cracking them open.
Now that you know when and when not to wash your eggs, how do you store the eggs?
It’s a question we Malaysians always ponder. Read more to find out.
READ MORE: Should We Or Should We Not Refrigerate Our Eggs?

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Ex-Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman Freed Of 46 Charges Of Corruption & Money Laundering

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Former Sabah chief Minister Tan Sri Musa Aman was acquitted of 46 charges of corruption and money laundering by the High Court today.
Though today’s proceedings were apparently meant for case management, Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin granted the application by the defence for Musa to be acquitted after the prosecution withdrew all their charges.
“Following instructions from the AG’s Chambers, the prosecution intends to withdraw all charges made against the accused,” said deputy public prosecutor Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid as reported by The Edge.
Of the 46 counts, 30 were for corruption after Musa was alleged to have, in his capacity as Sabah chief minister and Sabah Foundation Board of Trustees chairman, received US$50.1 million from eight logging concessionaires as an inducement to approve logging concessions for 16 companies.
The offences were allegedly carried out at 8 banks and financial institutions in Singapore, China and Hong Kong between 20 Dec, 2004, and 6 Nov, 2008.
If he had been found guilty, the state assemblyman for Sungai Sibuga could have faced a maximum 20 years’ jail and fine of not less than five times the amount or value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction.
The remaining 16 charges were for money laundering. It was alleged that Musa instructed a man named Richard Christopher Barnes to open an account at UBS AG Bank in Singapore, under the latter’s name through which Musa would receive funds from illegal activities.
It was also alleged that Musa received US$37,845,491.60 and S$2.5 million in aforementioned funds from several people through Barnes’ bank account.

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Prosecution drops all charges against Musa Aman; judge grants acquittals


Mamak Bachelor’s Degree? Netizens Slam State Exco’s Proposal To Start A Roti Canai Academy

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Recently, netizens have criticized the proposal by a Negeri Sembilan state exco to open the first-of-its-kind roti canai academy in Malaysia.

The idea was proposed by Negeri Sembilan Youth and Sports Committee chairman, Mohamad Taufek Abd Ghani.
The Amanah politician is trying to convince the public of his idea through social media.
An initial discussion session involving all relevant parties was held in Negeri Sembilan recently.
According to the initial plan, a special syllabus will be drafted to be included in the list of short-term courses to be offered by the Negeri Sembilan Foundation Academy Group (KAYNS) to the youth.

Taufek, who is assemblyman for Paroi, hopes the idea would become a reality in the next two months.
Based on my observation, a career in the making of roti canai promises a lucrative return. The salary as a roti canai maker is also not bad.Negeri Sembilan state exco Mohamad Taufek Abd Ghani on making roti canai as a career
Opinions Divided
Taufek’s proposal has been labelled as a disgrace by some netizens on social media and it seems they will never accept his idea.
A social media user, @Folkloreswifty questioned whether the country really needs an academy to make roti canai.
He said the experience can be easily gained by working at any mamak shop.
Netizens also worry that it would result in roti canai becoming more expensive as a result.

On the other hand, there are also those who seem to support the idea.
They believe that it should not be dismissed juts because of the perception that making roti canai is a lowly job.

Others said it is indeed profitable to earn a living by making roti canai.
They also praised the state exco for exploring ideas that are creative and unusual.

Lawyer and political secretary to veteran parliament member Lim Kit Siang, Syahredzan Johan, said a centre for excellence in roti canai can certainly help.
He said a time well spent in cuisine classes wouldn’t in anyway be a waste, because it’s where the art of food creation and presentation are perfected.
Agreed. I get why we are frustrated with how our neighbours seem to be moving forwards (to our detriment), but we shouldn’t belittle our local cuisine and efforts to improve skills. Making roti canai is no easy feat – I can see why a centre to learn the craft will be useful. https://t.co/CPL0fi5PJy— Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) January 25, 2022

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More Than 400,000 Covid-19 Cases Recorded Among Children Under 18, 32-Fold Increase Compared To 2020

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Covid-19 infection involving people under 18 years of age recorded an increase of more than 32-fold, in a nine-month period, according to Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar.

He cited the statistics and said that cases involving those under 18 had jumped to more than 400,000. In 2019, that number was 12,000.
Khairy said that 252,569 cases involved school children while 42,831 cases were made up of preschool children.
The Minister also mentioned that 67 deaths were recorded from the disease.
In this regard, it is our shared responsibility to continue to ensure that our children are protected from Covid-19 by ensuring a safe environment for them, including taking appropriate preventive and protective measures.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar via Berita Harian
Vaccinations for teens aged 12 to 17 underway
In line with the current study, Khairy said, the government started injecting the vaccine to teenagers between the ages of 12 to 17 as a way to protect them.
Currently, he said more than 30% of the total 2.5 million adolescent vaccination targets have already received their first dose.
Although vaccinations provide protection from adverse effects of Covid-19, Khairy said that it is not enough as the new normal practices still need to be continued to reduce the risk of infection.
Among the steps we need to do charity to children include wearing face masks all the time, washing hands with soap or using disinfectant liquids and practicing physical distancing. Besides that, apply the ethics of coughing and sneezing properly. Do not attend school if you have symptoms or have positive contact. Ensure good ventilation in the school. Implement decontamination in the school and do screening at the school entrance.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar via Berita Harian
Khairy said such a series of efforts was also part of the preparation of school children and parents before their children start school soon.
He mentioned that the most important thing to focus on was for each child to be able to adjust to the new norms, by providing support and encouragement in adhering to standard operating procedures (SOPs), regardless of whether they were vaccinated or otherwise.

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[UPDATED] Syed Saddiq Pleads Not Guilty In RM1 Million Bersatu Breach Of Trust Case

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Former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman pleaded not guilty to a charge of breach of trust involving more than RM1 million at the Sessions Court here, on Thursday.

Based on reports from Sinar Harian, the charge is filed under Section 405 of the Penal Code which is punishable under Section 406 of the same code, provides for imprisonment not exceeding 10 years and with whipping and is liable to a fine, if convicted.
The Muar Member of Parliament was accused of committing the act by withdrawing the RM1 million in a form of a cheque from the CIMB bank outlet at Menara CIMB, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, on March 6 last year, according to reports from Malay Mail.
There’s also a second charge
It’s also reported by CNA that he was also charged for dishonestly misappropriating RM120,000 in donations for the 14th General Election.
The Star reported that he allegedly committed the offence at Maybank in Taman Pandan Jaya, between 8 April and 21 April 2018.
The charge is under Section 403 of the Penal Code and carries imprisonment between six months and five years and whipping and can be liable for a fine.
He allegedly committed the act during his time as the Bersatu Youth Chief, withdrawing the funds without prior approval by the party’s Central Leadership Committee.
Berani kerana benar.It is in moments like this that i am reminded why i joined Politics.Truth will always prevail.Saya lebih rela masuk mahkamah dari masuk Perikatan Nasional.Bring it on!Jumpa di Mahkamah KL esok 8pagi & Live FB/insta 8PM untuk pendedahan saya.#Lawan pic.twitter.com/sinWaupIOp— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) July 21, 2021
Don’t be afraid to speak out, says Muar MP
After his court session ended, the Former Minister claimed to reporters that several other MPs are also being “targeted” by the authorities with corruption investigations launched against them.
FMT quoted the Muar MP who said that he was informed during his visit to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office that other MPs had also been called up by investigators.
Some are scheduled to meet MACC tomorrow, and some had their session postponed. My message to them is clear, never bow to those who intimidate us, especially before Dewan Rakyat resumes next Monday. We have our dignity.Muar MP Syed Saddiq via FMT
Syed also said that other MPs should not easily switch sides if they’re threatened with legal action.
It’s not political
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Special Duties), Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan Md Yusof stressed that the prosecution faced by former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman was not political in nature.
He was quoted by Sinar Harian saying that no one made threats as alleged by the Muar MP.
Meanwhile, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Information Chief, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan also had the same sentiment, adding that the case against Syed Saddiq had occurred when the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government was still in power.
However, based on reports from Utusan, Wan Saiful claimed that at the time no action was taken against the Muar MP, possibly due to his influence or connection with the PH leaders who led the government at the time.
Syed Saddiq still has support
Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) President Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir came out in defence of the Former Youth Minister, stating that he is an honest MP and not trying to make a profit by being a representative.
The Jerlun MP also said that Syed Saddiq is not the kind of person who entered the field to make a quick buck.
There are some people who join politics to enrich themselves. @SyedSaddiq isn’t one of them. There are those who come in clean but once in power start to put their hands in the till. SS isn’t one of them. Period!Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) President Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir via Twitter
There are some people who join politics to enrich themselves. @SyedSaddiq isn’t one of them. There are those who come in clean but once in power start to put their hands in the till. SS isn’t one of them. Period! #solidaritisyedsaddiq— Mukhriz Mahathir (@MukhrizMahathir) July 21, 2021

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Forget Chocolates And Flowers, This Man Reveals He Proposed With An Excel Spreadsheet

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Most women would love a romantic proposal filled with surprises, flowers, the ring, getting on one knee and the million-dollar question, ‘Will You Marry Me?’.

Some men try their hardest to fulfil those dreamy cliches but not this guy.
Recently, a man named Zikri Kamarulzaman (@zikri) recounted the moments of his ‘proposal’ to his beloved wife. He didn’t get on one knee but instead presented his wife with a comprehensive Excel spreadsheet comprising their budgets and individual incomes.
The purpose behind the spreadsheet was to check whether he is stable enough to afford a wedding and a life with her, which frankly shows his determination in their financial planning.
In the thread, he stressed how important financial planning and transparency are in a relationship.
“Love doesn’t put food on the table – trust me, I have struggled to support my loved ones before,” he said.
Arini aku nak kongsi macam mana aku convince my wife @naeust to marry me.Bukan melalui proposal penuh romantis. Tak.Aku guna spreadsheet (ss, Nov 2021)Dan aku da buat template free utk korg copy dan guna dan check, korg mampu tak nak kahwin.https://t.co/wqhgZ1aGhy pic.twitter.com/7T94AW0ACO— Zikri Kamarulzaman (@zikri) December 22, 2022
He also provided a spreadsheet template for the public to use if they wanna check their ‘financial readiness’ for marriage. Scrolling through his spreadsheet, he divided the page into three sections which are Me, You, and Life Together.
He then proceeded to list both of their net incomes, commitments and spending. If you fill out the tables with your own numbers, you would be able to get an estimation of whether you’re ready for marriage or not.
If your ‘remaining income’ and ‘savings’ section is red, then you should probably slow down on the wedding bells. If it’s yellow or green, you’re slowly getting there. But do note that this is all his method of financial planning. You can follow it if you’d like and see where you stand with your partner financially.
Just to note, although he didn’t actually propose in the traditional sense, he managed to surprise his partner with a ring that they both liked. They’ve been together for two years now and will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary in two months.
(Credit: @zikri / Twitter)
So what do you think? If your husband-to-be gives you this Excel spreadsheet instead of a cliche proposal to prove his financial stability, would you accept it or would you print the spreadsheet out and throw it in his face?
Is he being realistic or totally unromantic?

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Illegal Immigrant Caught Attempting To Kidnap A Child In Kuantan

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A Myanmar national was caught by the public during his attempt to kidnap a four-year-old boy from the front compound of his home in a village at Batu 3, Jalan Gambang, Kuantan on Sunday.

The kidnap attempt was made while the child’s mother was watering her plants while her son was playing in the house compound.
She could have lost her child too if she didn’t scream for help.
“The suspect was said to have covered the boy’s face with a white cloth and was able to flee with the boy about 200 metres away before he was apprehended by the public,” Kuantan district police chief ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu was quoted by Bernama.
The child did not suffer any injuries.
Wan Mohd Zahari said that several villagers chased the suspect upon hearing the child’s mother scream for help before turning him to the police.
Kes culik budak lelaki 4 tahun, Suspek warga myanmar ada Kad keahlian UNHCR.Banteras segera semua warga asing tanpa dokumen! pic.twitter.com/DJFTc846ll— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) May 24, 2022
It was learnt that the suspect, in his 30s, carries a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) card, and had just entered the country illegally three months ago.

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WYNTK: Syed Saddiq Also Pushing For Decriminalisation Of Drug Addiction

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Syed Saddiq wants to push for reforms on drug addiction as first time offenders are mainly youths
What you need to know: He said drug addiction should be decriminalised according to stats from the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK)
More than 80% of those caught for drug offences consists of Malays between 19 and 39 years old.
By punishing users, they would be negatively affected in the future due to their record even if they try really hard and manage to turn their lives around.
What was done in the past: The idea of decriminalising drug use has been talked about in the past by the Pakatan Harapan government.
They wanted to make it a reality by the end of their term and both the Health and Home Ministries have previously mentioned changing the status of drug addiction.
Who said what: Previous Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said that the policy was going to be a “game changer”.
Drug decriminalisation will indeed be a critical next step towards achieving a rational drug policy that puts science and public health before punishment and incarceration.Former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad via MalaysiaKini
Also, former Home Minister – and current Prime Minister – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said drug addicts were no longer seen as criminals who must be punished but are patients in need of treatment and rehabilitation.
As of 2019, there are around 70,000 prisoners in Malaysia and most of them were caught for drug-related offences.
Read more:
Dzulkefly: Health Ministry to study proposal for decriminalisation of drug addiction – (Malay Mail)
Deputy Minister: Home Ministry still discussing proposal to decriminalise drug addiction, possession for personal use – (The Star)
PH aims to decriminalise drug possession for personal use before end of 1st term – (NST)
Decriminalise drug addiction, Syed Saddiq urges govt – (The Star)
Drug addicts now seen as people to be treated, not punished: Muhyiddin (The Sun)
In ‘game-changing’ move, gov’t seeks to decriminalise personal drug use – (MalaysiaKini)

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Family-Owned Stationery Shop Celebrates 55 Years Milestone

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CzipLee, a family-owned stationery retailer, celebrated its 55th anniversary and shared the key to maintaining its family business.

Founded in 1968 as a humble sundry store in Kajang, Selangor, CzipLee has since expanded to a four-storey shop lot spanning over 10,000 square feet.
Cziplee offers premium stationery products such as notebooks, pens, pencils, and other writing materials. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Run by the Chen family, the homegrown business has also managed to retain its speciality services sustainably.
CzipLee offers patrons books and stationeries, fine stationeries, art supplies, printing services, and lifestyle products.
Various official brand stationery can be found in Cziplee. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Today, patrons can browse through CzipLee’s combined inventory of more than 70,000 curated products at any of their Klang Valley and Johor stores.
Adapting And Coping With Life’s Challenges
Despite the successes achieved over the years, CzipLee has faced many challenges.
Multiple flooding incidents occurred at CzipLee in Kajang in 2011, resulting in repeated losses of business and stocks.
A blazing fire broke out at CzipLee Bangsar in 2016, resulting in the neighbourhood community and firefighters helping to extinguish the fire.
Fire breaks out in CzipLee, Bangsar https://t.co/V2wf3cwVEL pic.twitter.com/0Qv932OrsK— Malaysian Insider (@tm_insider) February 13, 2016
The Covid-19 pandemic also caused a standstill for CzipLee’s in-store experiences from 2020 to 2022.
Pivoting To Concept Stores And Pop-Ups
However, CzipLee has overcome these challenges with its family-style service and community spirit.
They have adapted to the changing times by pivoting to concept stores and pop-ups and refining their focus towards online and social media platforms.
The Chen siblings Alvin and Jason (from right) shared how the family have overcome various challenges. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, CzipLee plans to expand and bring back a new concept bookstore and host events and workshops.
They have also shared the key to maintaining their family business: perseverance, adaptability, and community spirit.
CzipLee’s journey inspires many family businesses and serves as a reminder that anything is possible with hard work and determination.
Cziplee has gained a reputation for imported, high-quality products on its shelves. (Pix: Fernando Fong)

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MOSTI: Gov’t To Decide On Covid-19 Vaccines By Early 2021

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The government will decide on which Covid-19 vaccine would be used by early next year as several vaccine tests would need to be analysed at the end of 2020, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Khairy also added that that his Ministry is discussing with the Finance Ministry, Health Ministry and also the Attorney General’s Chamber on how to bring the vaccine here.
We are also in direct discussion with other international pharmaceutical companies for direct supply without having to undergo the Covid-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) allocation plan. I have also requested for an agreement with China to be finalised as soon as possible as the draft is almost completed.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
When asked about COVAX, Khairy said negotiations are currently on-going.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
COVAX Facility is a worldwide risk-sharing mechanism for pooled procurement and equitable distribution of eventual COVID-19 vaccines.
We are still discussing some matters with Covax. The facility is for early purchase, so the procurement model is quite extraordinary. We pay for something that still doesn’t exist.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Malay Mail
It’s reported that Moderna, Pfizer and BioNtech, AstraZeneca, University of Oxford and Johnson & Johnson are some of the companies which have started their final Covid-19 vaccine tests.

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TLDR: Why This Single Mum Has To Beg And Offer To Convert To Islam For Her Children

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Single mother Loh Siew Hong said she would convert to Islam if she can reunite with her three children.

Loh, 35, had been separated from her three children, aged between 10 and 14, for the past three years.
The children, which had been under the care of a Penang-based Islamic NGO during that time, had recently been placed in a children’s home in Kedah.
They are currently under the care of the Perlis Welfare Department, which acts as a neutral party pending a habeas corpus application.
Loh made the application at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 21 February for the children to be officially handed back to her.
Previously, she had obtained full custody of her children in March last year.
The 35-year-old said the children told her to convert when she met up with them recently for the first time in three years.
I told my children that I don’t mind, I will become a Muslim as long as they can come home with me.Single mother Loh Siew Hong on her willingness to convert to Islam.
Loh was speaking at a press conference held with Tamilar Kural Malaysia president David Marshel on Tuesday (16 February).
On Monday (15 February), she tried to meet her children again but was denied the opportunity.
The welfare department said the meeting was denied due to rising Covid-19 cases.
Loh was disappointed as she had done the daily RTK antigen tests with a negative result, as requested by the welfare department.
Loh is sad that she can’t visit them even though she is the mother and has sole custodial rights to the children.
She is also surprised that at the same time, Perlis Mufti Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin can spend time with her kids.

The meeting itself was enough to leave netizens divided.
Some said it is unfair to Loh, while others think that Mohd Asri has the right to meet them as he is the mufti.
Mufti dari Perlis boleh jumpa.Ibu kandung tidak boleh? https://t.co/SmjpcqxZY8— Rajan NKM (@PkrRajan) February 15, 2022
This is all politics folks. Don't fall for it. The kids choses Islam themselves way before their father brought them to Perlis. What the Jabatan Agama Perlis did was to protect them from the mother. Even their uncles ask them to stay. The Mufti just explained in his talk tonight.— Hazman (@Hazman15369766) February 15, 2022
Loh, who is a chef in Genting Highlands, had been assisted by politicians such as Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy and Bagan Dalam assemblyperson Satees Muniandy.

A Broken Marriage
Loh had divorced her ex-husband who physically abused her.  They separated in March 2019.
The abuse had caused her to be hospitalized due to injuries.
After she was discharged from the hospital, Loh found out he had taken their kids without her knowledge and hid them.
After spending nine months in a futile search for her kids, she turned to the police for help.
He was eventually arrested and sent to jail in Kelantan, but even then she could not locate her kids.
She later found out that her children were with the Islamic NGO, which caters to Muslim converts.
Accordingly, the children converted while under the care of the NGO.
Initially, the NGO had refused to let them meet but relented after Loh made a police report.

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Will CMCO Be Extended? Malaysians Frustrated Over Consistently Last-Minute Announcements

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The current Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) was originally announced to last until 27 October, which is tomorrow.

However, this time, working-from-home was made mandatory. This announcement came halfway into the CMCO with scarce details, causing confusion among the workforce in terms of who actually can travel to their workplaces.
Employers were given little time to prepare letters and circulars for their employees regarding company decisions before such decisions were announced.
Now that we are nearing the end of the original CMCO, the question these employers are asking is whether the CMCO will be extended?
We also don’t want anymore road blocks.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob noted a few days ago that the announcement on extension will be made today, one day before the original end date.
However, employers are frustrated with the last-minute announcements as it will give them no time to prepare for changes.
Ever since PN took over, we have to wait for the final hour until we can send out circulars to employees. It is very difficult to plan anything ahead these days. It is all last minute and I am not sure if the ministers understand the impact companies are facing coz of this— Jeffrey Ryan (@Jeff_Carlito) October 26, 2020
The CMCO also applied to schools and educational institutions. Teachers and lecturers were required to work from home to conduct online classes.
However, if the CMCO ends as planned tomorrow, they will need to reorganize all learning material to be taught physically in schools again.
Yet as of now, parents, teachers, students, and schoolchildren are still unsure if they should start preparing for the return back to physical learning.
Sekolah anak2 mcm mana ? BDR/WFH mcm mana? rentas daerah boleh tak? Rasanya pukul 9mlm 27/10 baru nak umum— (@Hannah_Ty75) October 26, 2020
Those affected by the CMCO are stuck in a state of nervous waiting. Like they say, ripping off the bandaid quickly is the most painless way to remove it.
When we said Ismail Sabri shouldn’t announce anything until the govt figures out SOPs, doesn’t mean he should wait til the last minute to announce CMCO extension asdfgghjklla— Arisha Rozaidee | Stop #Predatorgram (@ArishaRozaidee) October 26, 2020
so is the government gonna do any announcement regarding the CMCO soon or are they gonna do it last minute like every time?— akmal (@osnapitzakmal) October 26, 2020
Pls update us if CMCO is gonna extend or not? Some of us need to plan ahead for the week/ weeks to come. Its ending tomorrow. Dont leave everything hanging last minute!— ⋆ ᴮᴱSkye⁷ (@jkaysmoon) October 26, 2020
Looks like we’ll just have to wait.

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How To Know If Your Car Has A Carbon Monoxide Leakage

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Carbon monoxide poisoning is deadly and gas leakages doesn’t only affect old cars but new ones as well.

According to reports by Bernama, National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) vice-chairman, Senator Datuk T. Mohan said that to know whether your car has a carbon monoxide leakage, you can notice it by:
the temperature changes in the vehicleunpleasant odourfeeling of nausea.
If these signs are obvious, the windows should be opened immediately and the air-conditioner and engine also to be turned off immediately.National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) vice-chairman, Senator Datuk T. Mohan
If you start feeling uneasy, turn off the AC, the engine and open the windows.Picture Credit: Freepik
Even if you’re feeling tired, Mohan said that drivers should not sleep in the car with the engine on and instead rest outside of the vehicle or find a place that has good air circulation.
Vehicle users should also ensure that the air-conditioner is serviced at least once in six months to prevent untoward incidents.National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) vice-chairman, Senator Datuk T. Mohan
Picture Credit: Freepik
News broke out recently of three women who died due to carbon monoxide poisoning after resting at a parking lot in Butterworth.

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Wanita BN Upset Promises Unfulfilled – Noraini Ahmad

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Astro Awani stated that Wanita Barisan Nasional (BN) was dissatisfied when its nomination in the 15th General Election (GE15) fell short of the 30% target set by the party leadership.

According to Wanita BN Chairman, Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad, her party is aware that the priority right now is for BN to secure a win.
However, she stressed that they would continue to demand for the BN leadership to fulfill its promise of 30% women candidates, considering there were still states that have yet to dissolve their legislative assemblies.
There are still six states that has not been dissolved yet.Noraini Ahmad, Ministry of Higher Education
She promised to continue advocating for more women candidates to be included in the next state elections.
Previously, a majority of political party leaders agreed to allow more female candidates in GE15.
Kuala Kangsar MP Datuk Mastura Mohd Yazid had earlier expressed her dissatisfaction with the quota for Wanita UMNO candidates.
Mastura is among the names dropped from BN’s GE15 candidate list.

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