Mean teenagers superglue cup to mamak table angers netizens [Video]

Just when we thought that Malaysian teens have learnt their lesson after the squishing incident at a Nilai Family Mart earlier this year, something new popped up that made us face palm very, very hard.
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In todayâ€™s episode of irresponsible teens, we are confronted by their awful action of supergluing a cup to a table at the mamak.

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A video has popped on Twitter, shared by user Alec (@tehpeng_), showing a waiter labouring to remove a glass from the table with a knife.

SO THERES THIS KID SOMEWHERE BELOW 17 TAHUN RAMAI RAMAI LEPAK THEN GAM GAJAH CAWAN KACA TU DEKAT MEJA. APA MASALAH BUDAK BUDAK NI SIAL. MAMAK TU TAK BUAT APA APA MASALAH PUN. 🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂🤦🏻♂ @ MAMAK THAQWA pic.twitter.com/RVHzt1rxrG
â€” Alec (@tehpeng_) August 31, 2019

According to Alec, a group of teenagers around secondary
school age were hanging out at the mamak- making noise and catcalling passers-by.
While that was annoying, it was overshadowed by their mean-spirited
actions of gluing a cup to the table with elephant glue.

Disturbed by their awful actions, Alec called for people to put a stop to such behaviour as vandalism is no laughing matter.

â€œThere are those who normalise vandalism, saying â€œItâ€™s no big deal, theyâ€™re just naughty kids.â€
 Guys, weâ€™re supposed to teach them when they’re young. Otherwise, theyâ€™ll vandalise public facilities when theyâ€™re older.
Theyâ€™re our next generation, donâ€™t let them â€œnormaliseâ€ this please.â€
Alec (@tehpeng_) via Twitter.
He then urged for the adults to help educate kids who behave
badly for the good of society.
With 20.7K retweets at the time of writing, the video hit a nerve for many Malaysians who were simply appalled by the horrid act.

Stupidity everywhere pic.twitter.com/apgvOGpANC
â€” Dan_ (@danz148) September 1, 2019

buat video pastu konon prank. lemah betul anak muda sekarang. dah tak boleh nak beza buat menda berani atau menda bodoh.
â€” YB burung puyuh (@YBsuararakyat) September 1, 2019

Translation: “Then they’ll make a prank video. The youth nowadays are so weak. They can’t differentiate between bravery and stupidity.”

If dapat tangkap bebudak tu, i would gam kepala depa together. Face to face
â€” Dillydaly (@DillSnelling) September 2, 2019

Translation: “If the kids are caught, I’ll glue their heads together. Face to face.”

Small small not die , big big trouble people
â€” _adibrazin (@adibrazin) August 31, 2019

Kesian waiter tu. Budak budak tu apa masalah sebenarnya. Rasa nal sekeh aje kepala diorang haihh geramnya 😭😤
â€” seÃ±orita (@mimihmdan) August 31, 2019

Translation: “Pity the waiter. What’s their problem anyway? I feel like knocking their heads. So infuriating!”

Check cctv pastu report polis.. ini juga salah satu kes yang boleh dikategorikan sebagai vandalisme
â€” Mr. Sayang (@adiehussin94) August 31, 2019

Translation: ” Check the CCTV and make a police report. This case can be categorised as vandalism.”

If the kids are caught, they could be investigated and charged for mischief under Section 427 of the Malaysian Penal Code.

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US government wants your social media handles

Visitors to the United States (US) are now required to give out their social media handles to the government.

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According to the New York Times, visitors applying for entry into the country under the Non-immigrant Visa â€“ for those entering the US for a short period of time and intend to leave the country afterwards â€“ are now required to declare their social media â€œpresenceâ€.

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Under this new adopted rule, visa applicants; namely tourist, students and those going to the America on business would have to submit their social media information going back up to 5 years in order to be â€œscreenedâ€ by the US Government.

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The US State Department was quoted as saying that the implementation of this â€œscreening and vettingâ€ procedure would be part the nations baseline mechanism for nations security.

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The online DS-160 visa application form now includes a section where applicants would need to fill out their social media account information, which includes a drop-down menu to add on multiple accounts (like most people living in the 21st century are bound to have).
The form would only need applicants to fill out their username
and handles for each social media platform that they are using. (no need to
give out passwords OK guys)
Social Media section on the Online DS-160 Non-immigrant Visa application form (Pic Credit – thepointsguy.com)
â€œBut what if Iâ€™m not on social media?â€ you askâ€¦

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Well applicants would have the option to state that they do not have a social media account.
However if you were to get caught lying, the US Government warned that it would result in serious “consequences”.
Freedom Really Intensifies


4.4% Fewer Babies, 10.1% More Dead In Q2 2021, Says DOSM

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According to the latest numbers from the Department of Statistics, as of the second quarter of 2021, there are an estimated 32.66 million Malaysians, an increase of 0.2% during the same quarter last year.

When divided by gender, it is almost an even split with 106 males per 100 females in the country.
Even when we look at the population by age, the two genders mirrored each other.

However, there are more women in the 65+ age group, which shows that in Malaysia women live longer.
Births
The statistics also show that there were 111,573 live births in the second quarter of 2021, a 4.4% decrease from the 1116,688 births recorded in the second quarter of 2020.
There were also more female babies (55,811), versus male babies (55,692), born this quarter. A flip flop of the same quarter last year.
80.9% of these newborns are bumiputra, while 10.2% are Chinese, 4.1% are Indians, and 4.9% are categorised as others.

Deaths
On the other hand, there were 44,307 deaths recorded in the second quarter of 2021. A 10.1% increase compared to the second quarter last year.
25,216 of those deceased were male and 19,091 were female.
Based on data by the Ministry of Health, between 1 April and 30 June, there were 3,898 deaths caused by Covid-19. That is 8.8% of the total deaths in that quarter.
The month of May saw the most number of deaths and births.
If we look at states, Selangor has the biggest population (6.6M), the most births (20,389), the most deaths (6,818), and the most deaths due to Covid-19 (1,236).
While at the other extreme, Labuan has the smallest population (100.1K) and the fewest births (390). However, Putrajaya has the fewest deaths (53) and the fewest deaths due to Covid-19 (4).
Births declined 4.4% while deaths increased 10.1% during Q2 2021.#StatsMalaysia#MyCensus2020#MenghitungMalaysia#DataAndaMasaDepanKita#PastikanAndaDibanci#ARC2021 pic.twitter.com/oyUZcjuJ23— DOSM (@StatsMalaysia) August 11, 2021

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Traffic jam on Federal Highway traffic is ridiculously bad right now

We would not recommend getting onto the Federal Highway right now.
Currently, the roads around Petaling Jaya and the Glenmarie area are super congested as motorists try to get onto and off the Federal Highway.

Avoid federal highway #TrafficAlert #kltu pic.twitter.com/cUD4ADcQW5
â€” Jaycee (@tehpau) August 1, 2019

The massive traffic jam is being caused by a burst water pipe.
Around 7 pm last night, a water pipe alongside the busy highway reportedly burst. Authorities have been carrying out repair works to the pipe all day and hence have blocked off a few lanes. The repair works may take several more hours.

0640:Federal Highway: Major pipe repairs works at KM6.6, 2 right lanes closed after the arch -> Bangsar. Frm Klang:Use the NKVE @plustrafik from Bkt RajaFrm Shah Alam: Use the @kesastrafik & @MexTraffic Frm Subang: Use the @NPEtrafik via the @LDPtrafik @ITIS_TRAFIK @Rakitamy pic.twitter.com/ZXaJGQCTxD
â€” Rakita Traffic (@RakitaTraffic) July 31, 2019

According to reports, the burst pipe occurred somewhere at KM6.6 (Shah Alam – Kuala Lumpur).
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Motorists from Klang and Shah alam heading to Kuala Lumpur are advised to use the NKVE, LDP or NPE as alternative routes. OR, you could just stay put and lepak dulu.

Federal highway hala kl jem teroxx sbb lane kanan sblm sampai kerinchi ditutup dari ptg smlm utk Syabas buat kerja. Baru update hari ni sbb smlm lupa nk update #MatUpdate #MatInfo #kltu
â€” Sengkuang Calit Viral (@chinxchai) August 1, 2019

“The Federal Highway towards KL is really jammed because the right lane has been closed since last night just before Kerinchi for Syabas to conduct repair works. Updating now as I forgot to update last night.”


Key Witness In High Profile SPRM Case Found Dead In Penang

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As man was found dead this morning in Georgetown, Penang, said to have fallen from a condominium. He was reportedly a key witness in a high profile case investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM).

Berita Harian says their source within SPRM confirms this, adding that he was a businessman and part of the investigation of the case.
“The deceased was a witness in the case involving a politician,” the source said to BH.
The case mentioned is believed to be connected to a mega project in Penang, which is still in court trials.
The man, bearing the title ‘Datuk’, was also a leading real estate developer, and was found nearby the swimming pool by other residents, after falling from his luxury unit on the 17th floor.
Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong confirmed the incident took place, however refused to provide details including the identity of the deceased.
Presently, I can only confirm that an individual did in fact fall from a building. He died on the scene and the case is under investigation.Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong
Soffian added that the remains have been sent to Hospital Pulau Pinang for an autopsy to aid investigations.

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Government Announces Device & Broadband Packages For Teens & Families

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Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa announced two special packages under the Malaysia Family (Keluarga Malaysia) banner today.

They are the broadband centric Malaysia Family Teenager Package, and the Malaysia Family Device Package.
Malaysia Family Teenager Package
This package is for teenagers and students (under 21 years old) including postgraduates. Those under 21-years-old can register using their MyKad while students above 21 years old may use their student card.
 Here are the details.
What you pay: RM30 for three months of service.It’s technically RM10 per month, but you must pay for three months.What you get: 90GB of data with conditions.20GB of data per month for three months.Unconditional.For downloading videos, or playing online games.1GB of data per day (additional)For “productivity”.Sending and receiving messages.Browsing the internet.No data constraints for remote studying or working from home (though it is unclear how they will differentiate).
Malaysia Family Device Package
An affordable cellular internet package is useless without a device. This package is meant to remedy that.
Here are the details.
What you pay: RM60 for 12 to 24 months.That’s a total of RM720 or RM1,440 respectively.It depends on the device and packages you choose.What you get: A 4G capable smartphone and an internet package.Includes the 1GB daily data for “productivity”.Each registered MyKad holder may only subscribe to a maximum of 2 packages.
Registration
Registration for the Malaysia Family Teenager Package and the Malaysia Family Device Package is open from 15 October 2021 to 12 April 2022.
Original statement from KKMM.
We will update the story as we learn more about these packages.

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Race Riot In Sungai Petani, Kedah Is Fake News, Says Police

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The police have dismissed a piece of fake news involving fights between races in Kedah that went viral on Facebook recently.

Kuala Muda District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Zaidy Che Hassan said in a statement that irresponsible parties had spread fake news.
They falsely claimed that the incident happened in Sungai Petani, causing an uproar in the local community.
We hope the public will immediately stop spreading untrue things that can hurt the community’s sentiments.Assistant Commissioner Zaidy Che Hassan requesting that the public not make any speculations regarding the incident.
Zaidy advised any individual who tries to spread such fake news to stop it and warned that police would not hesitate to take decisive action.

The case is investigated according to Section 504 of the Penal Code, which provides for a prison sentence of up to two years, a fine, or both.
The investigation is also being carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which, if found guilty, can be fined no more than RM50,000 or jailed no more than two years or both.
The public is asked to contact the police if they have any information.
They can contact Investigating Officer of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Kuala Muda District Police Headquarters (IPD), Inspector Ranveer Singh Purba Sintokh Singh, at 018-4674764 or 04-4299222.
Unchecked And False Information Spreads Quickly
The news of a fierce fight involving two races recently went viral on social media.
Among the contents of the news were claims of fights between secret society groups and extremist factions.
It also claimed to involve police officers and that an emergency order had to be issued.
READ MORE: Tun M Says Malays Are Poor And The Chinese Are Rich, Could Lead To Race Riots
It is understood that the spread of fake news was triggered when a security guard was stabbed by a man at a housing project site in Bukit Banyan last Thursday.
The security guard succumbed to his injuries and passed away on Sunday (7 August).

How Can I Avoid Fake News?
Fake news – or misinformation – is flooding the internet, but how can you spot it, and what can you do about it?
Many like to share news and stories with our family and friends on social media.
Maybe it was something that shocked us or made us laugh. But did we stop to think, is this real?
READ MORE: Too Many Instant Journalists: Ismail Sabri Wants A Journalist Association To Combat Fake News
Fake news is a problem because it can make us believe untrue things, and the more often people see pieces of information, the more likely they are to think they are true.
When we see something online, we need to check to ensure it’s accurate before sharing it.

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70% Of The Beer Sold In Sabah And Sarawak Are From The Illegal Trade

According to the Malaysian brewing industry’s estimates, contraband beer makes up 70% of the total beer volume in Sabah and Sarawak.
For Peninsular Malaysia, contraband beer is 14% of the total beer volume.

This means that the Malaysian government loses more than RM1.1 billion in annual revenue loss to the illegal alcohol trade, a figure which is part of the RM300 billion shadow economy of the country.
In view of this, the Confederation of Malaysian Brewers Berhad (CMBB) is advocating for stronger enforcement against the illicit trade. According to them, this comprises mostly of imported beer with no duties paid.

Contraband beer also poses health and safety risks to consumers with zero oversight and regulatory control on its brewing, distribution, pricing, and alcohol content, unlike legitimate and licensed products brewed to exacting quality standards with natural ingredients.Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia Stefano Clini

At the same time, CMBB is also recommending the government to not increase excise duties and sales tax in the upcoming Budget 2021. Not only will this fuel the demand for contraband beer, but would also harm local business recovery as well.

We urge the Government to keep excise duties on beer at existing levels as we are concerned that any increase in taxes will only fuel illicit alcohol at the expense of legal tax-paying local businesses, including sundry shops, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets, bars, as well as hotels. As an industry, we are committed to supporting the Government in Malaysia’s journey to recovery.Managing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia Roland Bala

The F&B industry is severely affected by the pandemic

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It’s estimated that 11,000 businesses from the food and beverage industry were affected by the pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO) that followed. 110,000 jobs are at risk and the industry lost about RM900 million in gross revenue.
3,800 bars and entertainment outlets are expected to remain closed till the end of the year, which translates to roughly 38,000 jobs put on hold. CMBB urges the government to consider introducing support packages to these business owners so they may survive to reopen after the MCO.

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For nasi lemak, UK man spontaneously travels almost 10,000 km to KL from Europe

Ah nasi lemak, Singapore’s Malaysia’s national dish.
The intoxicating blend of coconut rice, spicy sambal, crispy anchovies and peanuts partnered with sliced cucumbers and a beautifully shiny boiled egg is nearly impossible to resist.
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One can almost say that nasi lemak is the dish of dreams – which is exactly what Englishman Darren Cronian feels.
The UK man who travels and works remotely stunned Malaysians online when he uploaded video titled “Nasi Lemak – I Flew 6,000 Miles for Malaysian Food” on his YouTube channel, Remote Darren.
In the video description, Darren writes:
“Yes, I really. I flew 6,000 miles for Nasi Lemak to aid my addiction to Malaysia food.
After travelling and working remotely for nearly 5 years, Malaysian food is some of the most delicious food out there and flying to find Nasi Lemak while in Athens was a challenge.”
Darren Cronian via YouTube.
The 12-minute video starts with Darren documenting the beginning of his journey to Crete from Athens in Greece.
However, he laments that since he saw a couple of photographs of Malaysia’s favourite breakfast on Instagram, all he can think about is nasi lemak.

After Googling for Malaysian restaurants in Greece and finding none, Darren decided to do something pretty radical.

The UK man spontaneously jumped on a flight to KL from Greece and travelled almost 10,000 kilometres for nasi lemak!
 “I’m cancelling my trip and jumping on a plane to find nasi lemak. That’s just crazy. Why am I doing this?”
Darren Cronian via YouTube.
After skipping through his transit in Changi Airport in Singapore, Darren finally got a plate of delicious nasi lemak after being apart from the dish for almost 7 months.
Despite the 17-hour journey and jet lag, Darren has zero regrets.
He told Malay Mail that nasi lemak was literally the first Malaysian dish he tried when he visited Kuala Lumpur 5 years ago.
Since then, he fell in love with Malaysia’s food and people, even calling Kuala Lumpur his second home.
Seeing how he travelled ALMOST 10,000 kilometres for nasi lemak, we’d say his passion for food is matched only by a hungry Malaysian.
While he’s here, Darren informed Malay Mail that he plans to hang around for another four weeks, exploring Kuala Lumpur, Penang and discovering Sibu and Kuala Terengganu for the first time.
Watch his incredible nasi lemak journey below:

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High Murder Cases Among Malaysia’s Migrant Workers Due To Conflict At Work

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Quarrels at the workplace are getting foreign workers in Malaysia killed.

The Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) identified that conflict and misunderstandings at the workplace are among the primary motives for murder cases involving foreign workers in the country.
Police data reveal that between between 2009 and 2019, 844 out of a total 5,403 recorded murder cases had involved disputes.
Murderous colleagues?
Mental health problems have been on the rise in Malaysia with 30% of the population said to be suffering from stress, anxiety or depression.
Meanwhile, statistics also revealed that 53% of working Malaysians experience high levels of work-related stress.
If you’re stressed out at the office, imagine those working hard labour.(Pexels)
Malaysia is also home to around 2.1 million documented and some 3.3 million undocumented labourers employed in a host of industries, from manufacturing to construction, agriculture as well as within the service industry.
Studies looking at the mental health status among migrants in Malaysia points to a prevalence of common disorders such as anxiety, depression as well as post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), particularly among refugees and asylum seekers in the country.
Experts note that workers are pressured by deplorable living conditions, low wages, and work stress due to heavy workloads, insufficient time given to complete tasks as well as conflict and discourse at the workplace.
Being homesick and the feeling of isolation are also tied to the existence of mental health problems among migrants in Malaysia.
Foreign workers in Malaysia have been living in dirty and cramped dormitories for years.(Malay Mail)
Read more: Tenaganita: Abuse Of Migrant Workers Widespread Problem In Malaysia
These conditions might be exacerbated from the result of the Covid-19 pandemic with the recent Movement Control Order (MCO) period and crackdowns on Malaysia’s migrant population.

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Stress levels and its associated factors among Nepali, Bangladeshi and Indonesian migrant workers in the Klang Valley, Selangor, Malaysia
Dispute at workplace among motives for murder cases since 2009 - Bukit Aman
Why it’s so difficult to get mental health treatment in M’sia & how to fix it
Your Mental Health Is Affecting The Economy. Please Go Home
Long-term solutions needed for foreign labour
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Malaysian Employers Soon Required To Give Foreign Workers Proper Accommodation
Bangladeshi workers traded like slaves between M’sian firms
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Tenaganita: Abuse Of Migrant Workers Widespread Problem In Malaysia
Coronavirus: Singapore urged to consider migrant workers’ mental health amid ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown
Coronavirus: for Malaysia’s migrant workers, lack of food is a bigger worry than Covid-19
Coronavirus: hundreds arrested as Malaysia cracks down on migrants in Covid-19 red zones


Immigration: 970,000 Passport Books Prepared For Renewals

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970,000 passport books have been prepared for Malaysians for renewal following the reopening of the country’s borders on 1 April, said Immigration director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud.

Khairul said that the total is expected to last till July this year, adding that his department will restock more books by then.
“The projected numbers are based on the statistics of passport renewals in our country before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, which was around 2.3 million to 2.5 million annually,“ Khairul was quoted as saying by Bernama.
On another matter, Khairul also advised the umrah pilgrims to use the autogate system instead of the manual counters at the airport.
“It is to enable entry into the country and exit procedures to run smoothly. In addition, we will open special counters for pilgrims who are unable to use the autogate,“ he said
According to Khairul, this is to overcome the congestion issues at the international entry points during the month of Ramadan.
The holy month of Ramadan will fall on 2 April in most Muslim countries.
Previously, the government had pledged for a fast and easy entrance into the country when the borders are reopened.
READ MORE: Malaysia Ready To Open Borders, Faster Disembarkation With Emphasis On Safety And Efficiency


Covid-19: N. Sembilan Records Highest Daily Cases With 541 New Cases Out Of 1,600 National Total

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Negeri Sembilan records the highest number of new infections today (7 December) with 541 cases – or 33.8% – of the 1,600 total Covid-19 cases recorded in Malaysia on December 7.

The state’s Covid-19 numbers surpassed Selangor (426 cases) and Sabah (248 cases).
According to the Health Ministry (MOH), the surge in cases in Negeri Sembilan is due to the increase in cases in the Bakti Cluster which records 500 cases (92.4 %) of the total number of cases in the state.
The Bakti Cluster originated from a prison inmate who tested Covid-19 positive on 22nd November. MOH assures that the cluster is isolated within the prison area.
Malaysia currently records a total of 74,294 Covid-19 cases, of which 11,604 are still active. Two deaths were also recorded in Sabah today, bringing the virus death toll to 384 losses.
Pecahan kes baharu (1,600)N.Sembilan 521 kluster sedia ada13 saringan kontak rapat7 lain-lain saringanSelangor44 kluster sedia ada5 kluster baharu (Malawati)99 saringan kontak rapat276 lain-lain saringan2 import pic.twitter.com/IzJpi7HQhY— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) December 7, 2020

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 7 Disember 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia
Health DG: Bakti cluster in Negri recorded highest number of new Covid-19 cases Thursday (Nov 26)


[Updated] McD Seremban Allegedly Refers To OKU Employees By OKU Card Numbers Instead Of Names, Shocking Netizens

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[Update: McDonald’s Malaysia has investigated the issue. The store manager will face appropriate action and maintains that the OKU employee is a valued team member who has been with them for 4 years.]

READ MORE: “Unacceptable”: McD Hits Back At Restaurant Manager For Discriminating OKU Employee
Despite continuous awareness campaigns about people with disabilities (OKU), there are still people in Malaysia who do not see them as human beings.
A Facebook user Muhammad Hanis recently shared how his dyslexic brother was treated in McDonald’s.
His brother Aniq (30) who works in McDonald’s Forest Heights in Senawang was supposed to clock in for work on Sunday, 13 February at 9am.

However, Aniq did not come in for work because his name wasn’t listed on the schedule.
At around 10am that day, one of the premise managers asked in the work Whatsapp group why he didn’t come in for work.
Aniq’s father answered on his behalf and explained that his name wasn’t written on the schedule.
The manager in question said Aniq’s name was listed on the schedule as his OKU card number. Aniq’s father replied that his son’s name is Aniq Ashraf and he’s not a series of numbers.
Shockingly, the manager responded rudely and said if Aniq was really a human and not a series of numbers, he would have been able to clean the lobby properly.
The manager added that a human will listen to instructions and said Aniq was dumb.
Hanis tried to protect his brother
Hanis felt hurt and angry when he read the reply. He called up the manager several times but the call was ignored.
Hanis added on Facebook that the work schedule was sent at 1am and Aniq was expected to be at work at 9am the next day.
When he called the store, he was told the manager was on leave. Hanis then made his disappointment and anger at the treatment of his brother clear in numerous texts.
He also tried to call McDonald’s again and this time he was put in touch with a store manager called Nor.
Hanis asked Nor to explain how they could have let something like this happen to their employees.
During the conversation, he found out that all OKU employees are identified by their OKU card numbers and found that discriminatory.
He also wondered why no one in the workplace stood up for his brother and let the abusive behaviours continue.
Do you think they have the right to call people with disabilities (OKU) like my brother as stupid?Muhammad Hanis wrote in the Facebook post.
Hanis pointed out that it was fortunate that they read his brother’s Whatsapp messages and wondered about the others who don’t have anyone to stand up for them.
The next day when Aniq returned to work, not a single person apologized to him. None of them took the initiative to console or talk to him.
Hanis does not blame McDonald’s and all of its staff but hopes that McDonald’s will carry out an investigation into this case so that no one else will face the treatment his brother received.
When we reached out to Hanis, he said McDonald’s has not reached out to his brother or the family in any way yet.
Netizens are shocked by the treatment
Netizens were taken aback by the rude behaviour shown by the manager and how OKU employees were treated.
Hello @McDMalaysia how on earth are you allowing this kind of manager to run the store? I would retaliate like that if my OKU family member treated that way. Bye, not going to be your customer until better treatment to OKU. Plus, you takda fries besar. https://t.co/FF0MudYeR6— Nona Gula Melaka 🏴 (@mimiuwww) February 16, 2022
Tak faham betul part jadual tu nak tulis nombor instead of nama. Nak bezakan staff oku dengan bukan oku ke macam mana? Pastu dah la biadap omg how do you even call yourself a mAnAgEr??? Totally disgusting. https://t.co/40rpeop4lk— rai (@rairosle_) February 16, 2022
They asked why OKU employers are not referred by their name but by numbers and whether this has been a practice all this time.
tolonglah eh @McDMalaysia ambil tindakan lanjut. jangan berdiam diri & kenapa OKU staff kena tulis nombor instead of nama dalam duty roster? ini practice apa @McDMalaysia ?? apakah selama ini semua cawang yang hire OKU letak nombor instead of nama? sangat memalukan! https://t.co/8StviVBcmR— macky (@mackymirash) February 16, 2022
Some of them said it was outright ableism, discrimination in favour of able-bodied people.
They want proper action to be taken against the manager too.
can we stop normalizing ableism in work environment? disappointed, truly disappointed with this kind of people. https://t.co/uMv5k5bDhD— but eli stayed anyway (@stillwithtay) February 16, 2022
I WANT THAT TAN SRI BODOH TU DI AMBIL TINDAKAN. HELLO @McDMalaysia TOLONG BUANG STAFF BANGSAT MACAM NI. I COMMAND TO YOU NOW!!!! https://t.co/J71tlLB0b7— H H (@helmihaqiem) February 16, 2022
TRP has reached out to McDonald’s Malaysia for further comments.
[Update: McDonald’s Malaysia has responded.]
READ MORE: “Unacceptable”: McD Hits Back At Restaurant Manager For Discriminating OKU Employee

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Pelita Nasi Kandar Closes Shops Nationwide Amid MCO

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Nasi kandar fans are in mourning as Malaysia’s biggest, 24-hour curry joint, Pelita Nasi Kandar temporarily shuts down operations nationwide from April 1 till 14, following the Movement Control Order (MCO).
The famous nasi kandar chain which had its humble beginnings as a small corner side stall in Penang back in 1995, would only be opening its main branch at Chai Leng Park, to offer free pre-packed nasi kandar meals to our diligent frontliners working during the quarantine.
When was the last time you had a good plate of nasi kandar since the MCO?(Credit: Malay Mail)
Since the MCO came into effect, Pelita has given away more than 70,000 packs of nasi kandar and refreshments for fronliners to tapau for free.

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19-Year-Old Nabbed In Viral Putrajaya Lift Molest Case

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The number of confirmed sexual harassment cases involving women and minors, as well as allegations of such cases is raising serious concerns in Malaysia.

Social media was abuzz today with another allegation where a man was said to have molested a 12-year-old girl inside an elevator in a residential building in Putrajaya.
Assistant Commissioner A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz, Putrajaya District Police Chief, stated that the 12-year-old victim told her mother about the incident at 8:20 a.m.
The victim stated that while she was in the the elevator from level G to the eighth floor, the male suspect groped and kissed her on the cheek.A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz, Putrajaya District Police Chief
Twitter user (@narshAli) shared a closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage that showed a young girl waiting outside an elevator. There was also a man wearing a red cap in the footage.
The suspect is then said to continue running on the fourth floor of the residential block and down to the G floor before disappearing in a carA. Asmadi Abdul Aziz, Putrajaya District Police Chief
19-Year-Old Man Arrested
In an update by the police, the suspect was arrested yesterday at the Kajang market based on information received.
According to Sinar Harian, Putrajaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner A. Asmadi Abdul Aziz said the incident was believed to have happened on Wednesday.
The 12-year-old victim told her mother and a police report was lodged at the Precinct 7, Putrajaya Police Station.
According to preliminary investigation, the 19-year-old suspect was formerly a student of the victim’s mother at a Putrajaya school.
Asmadi said yesterday that a remand order will be applied today against the suspect to assist in investigation under Section 354 of the Penal Code.
Alarming Situation
Previously, a woman shared her traumatic experience of being sexually harassed by an e-hailing driver on the highway.
In her complaint to the e-hailing company, the woman alleged that the driver made an indecent remark regarding her appearance.
READ MORE: Pemandu E-hailing Didakwa Ugut Untuk Rogol Penumpang & Pandu Secara Bahaya

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Unsigned Statement Says BN MPs Sticking With PN, Najib Irked

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Barisan Members of Parliament (MPs) have announced their support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin despite UMNO’s recent exodus from the coalition.

Despite not having a letterhead or signature, the statement which has been circulating on social media has been confirmed to be true, according to Tan Sri Annuar Musa when he was contacted NST.
Here’s a roundup of what has happened:
Barisan stays put
After UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced that the party will withdraw from Perikatan Nasional (PN), the Barisan Nasional coalition (of which UMNO is a part of) has also issued their own statement saying that they will support the PM instead.
The statement says that their stand was made after the UMNO President said in the party’s Supreme Council meeting that MPs are free to choose whether or not to support Muhyiddin if there’s a call for a vote.
It’s also stated that the priority of Barisan’s MPs right now is to ensure the success of the National Recovery Plan and fight Covid-19.

Ahmad Zahid says it’s okay to choose
It was revealed that Ahmad Zahid had given all 38 MPs from UMNO the freedom to support or oppose a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister if it’s tabled when Parliament reconvenes on 26 July.
Based on reports by Utusan, the matter was stated by Ahmad Zahid in the MT meeting he chaired last night, which decided that UMNO’s support for Muhyiddin be withdrawn and terminated immediately, thus allowing a new Prime Minister to be appointed within a limited period.
However, the whole ‘freedom for MPs to choose’ thing was not mentioned by the President in a virtual press conference held with the media after the meeting.
Najib wants names
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak took to Facebook to question the statement issued by Barisan saying that he didn’t disobey the directive made during the UMNO meeting.
Eh .. I am also a BN MP. Since when did I agree to violate the party’s MKT directive yesterday? Who has the full list of names as stated in this statement? I am the one who signed the nomination letter for every BN Member of Parliament. Because of that, I will certainly know the name of every BN parliamentarian.Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak
He was also quoted by Astro Awani saying that the result of the Supreme Working Council (MKT) Meeting last night did not mean that they’re leaving PN but rather they are withdrawing support to Muhyiddin as Prime Minister.
Najib said that this to give way to an interim administration with a fixed term and goals to resolve the Covid-19 issue.

UMNO MPs to… support PN until Parliament reopens?
MalaysiaKini reported that UMNO MPs are going to continue supporting the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government until Parliament reconvenes.
The party’s Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi said that this was one of the issues discussed during the four-hour UMNO Supreme Council meeting recently.

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Zero New Covid-19 Cases In 6 States But Lahad Datu Is New Red Zone

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The mandatory movement control order (MCO) is working as 6 Malaysian states recorded no new cases today. Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, and Melaka, along with the federal territories of Labuan and Putrajaya, noted that has been no increase of Covid-19 cases.
A few other states recorded single-digit new cases: Terengganu with 1 case, Selangor with 2 cases, Negeri Sembilan with 3 cases, Pahang with 2 cases, and Sarawak with 6 cases.
States that saw a double-digit increase in new cases include Kuala Lumpur with 14 cases, Johor with 16 cases, and Sabah with 10 cases.
Lahad Datu in Sabah is the country’s latest red zone as of yesterday since it recorded 41 cases.
Two more districts in Sabah, Sandakan and Tuaran, are now orange zones as they have recorded 21 new cases.

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Tealive releases Durian Milk Tea & Durian Coco drink, Malaysians freak out again

Is it just us or does anyone else feel like durian madness is on a whole new level of crazy this year?
No Sleep No Fomo Durian GIF from Nosleepnofomo GIFs

Weâ€™ve seen durian burger, durian beer and durian frappes. Now, say hello toâ€¦
DURIAN MILK TEA
Yes Malaysia, we did this with our durian obsession.

Picture Credit: Bernama/Malay Mail

Actually, Tealive did this.
The announcement was made yesterday on their Instagram page. In the post, they revealed three new drinks made with real D24 durian.

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 Let us put a smile on your face with the #tasteofjoy 😁😊💜 Try Tealive's DURIANG RIA today, our bold but delectable durian series made with real D24. Only at selected outlets listed here: bit.do/duriangria #duriangria #durian #D24 #bubbletea #boba #coco #milktea #smoothie #kingoffruits
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The drinks introduced are Duriang Milk Tea, Duriang Coco and
Duriang Smoothie, but itâ€™s the milk tea and chocolate combination that are
freaking Malaysians (and us) out.

dear tealive, leave durian alone pic.twitter.com/osYdrh8Lsa
— 👻 (@nerdyirfxn) July 16, 2019

damn it tealive. aku masuk mall je bau durian fthftjdkid
— ãƒ•ã‚£ãƒ«ã‚¶ (@tweenfilzah) July 16, 2019

Translation: I can smell durian the moment I walk into the mall.

Tealive Durian coco. Rasa serba salah pulak . pic.twitter.com/sX3tW36NZl
— Philippe Coutinho (@_MohdNajmi) July 15, 2019

Tealive durian?!? I cant even imagine the taste omaigad
— Waa (@njwaqilahh) July 15, 2019

tealive ni… pepelik je perisa durian. coklat durian ? what dewwwhewlll
— amani (@nramniamrh) July 15, 2019

In case you like living dangerously, you can try these â€œdrinksâ€ for yourself at selected Tealive locations around Malaysia.

Picture Credit: The Star

Okay, not gonna lie, weâ€™re a bit scared to try out these durian abominations drinks.

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Roman Abramovich To Donate Chelsea’s Sale To Ukraine War Victims

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After much speculation, Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich confirmed that he will be looking to sell the club and will donate all the proceeds to Ukraine’s war victims.

Describing it as an “incredible decision to make”, Abramovich however said that the move is in the best interest of the reigning UEFA Champions League winner, including its employees and fans.
In the same announcement made last night (2 March), Abramovich said that Chelsea also will not be asked to repay any loans.
“I have instructed my team to set up a charitable foundation where all net proceeds from the sale will be donated.
“The foundation will be for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine. This includes providing critical funds towards the urgent and immediate needs of victims, as well as supporting the long-term work of recovery,” the Russian billionaire was quoted by inews.co.uk.
He also said that he hopes to be able to visit Chelsea’s home ground, the Stamford Bridge, to bid goodbye to all those affiliated with Chelsea FC.
Abromovich had bought Chelsea in 2003 and had loaned £1.5 billion (almost RM8.5 billion) to the club, helping them to win 18 major trophies in the process.

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New Construction Cluster Identified In Setia Alam

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Malaysiaâ€™s newly identified Covid-19 “construction cluster” is growing.
The Health Ministry (MOH) recently revealed the emergence of a new Covid-19 infection outbreak at several construction sites in the Klang Valley.
At least 12 positive cases were detected within a group of foreign workers at a site in Setia Alam, Selangor.
According to the Director-General of Health Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, authorities were alerted to the cluster after the group had gone through mandatory Covid-19 screenings.
Apparently those infected were all Bangladeshi nationals that lived together with 18 other people.
Authorities are conducting contact tracing and investigations to determine the source of the outbreak and curb its spread.
Workers at sites in Kuala Lumpur and Cheras, mostly consisting of foreign and migrant employees were previously identified positive for the viral infection.
These areas are now closed off and placed into quarantine under a special Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).

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[Watch] Lorry Driver Who Crashed On NKVE Was On Meth, Says Police

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The driver who wrecked a lorry on the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) recently was found to be under the influence of methamphetamines, according to the police.

A clip went viral on social media showing a lorry swerving violently on the expressway before it tumbled on the road.
Based on reports from Berita Harian, the incident happened at Kilometer (KM) 10.9 of the NKVE at around 8:30 am.
Acting Shah Alam District Police Chief, Superintendent Ramsay Anak Embol was quoted saying that the man fell asleep at the wheel and lost control of his vehicle.
Preliminary investigation found that the lorry on its way to Subang was driven by a 33-year-old man who suddenly lost control because he was believed to have fallen asleep and failed to control the vehicle until it skidded.Acting Shah Alam District Police Chief Superintendent Ramsay Anak Embol
He also said that a motorcycle heading to the same direction rammed into the lorry but the rider only suffered minor injuries.
Ramsay said the truck driver’s urine test was positive for methamphetamine and the suspect would be brought to court today for a remand application for an offense under Section 15 (a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (ADB) 1952 by the Shah Alam Narcotics Division.
As for traffic offences, he added, the case is being investigated under Section 45 of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987 for driving a vehicle under the influence of drugs.
Witnesses or members of the public with information are asked to assist in the investigation by contacting the Investigating Officer of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division (BSPT) of the Shah Alam District Police Headquarters, Inspector Muhammad Hasrul Suhiami at 011-31215697.Acting Shah Alam District Police Chief Superintendent Ramsay Anak Embol
This is the second incident involving a drug induced lorry driver in this month alone, with the other one being the collision that happened at Jalan Ipoh, where the vehicle rammed into several cars including a Myvi which was crushed by the impact.
READ MORE: Lorry Driver In Jalan Ipoh Chain Accident Found To Be On Drugs
Bukan sahaja tertidur, malah pemandu lori ini juga positif dadah jenis methamphetamine.Video kejadian itu tular apabila penunggang motosikal dibelakang nyaris dihempap lori berkenaan.Kejadian berlaku di KM10.9 NKVE pagi semalam-PDRMKredit : Bakti Kebokta pic.twitter.com/L1nONO7wWk— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) September 24, 2021

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Man Who Blocked Yang di-Pertua Of Sarawak’s Escort Jailed For 12 Days And Fined RM10,000

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When do you feel like giving way to another motorist during a busy day?
Well, when you’re happy, of course, and also when you hear the siren of any emergency vehicle (ambulance, fire brigade, or police vehicle).
What about VIPs escorted by the police?
Recently, police arrested a maintenance company employee who had refused to give way to Yang di-Pertua Of Sarawak’s escort before driving off in a hurry.
After four days of remand, he was sentenced to 12 days and fined RM10,000 by two Magistrate Courts today.
He was convicted for obstructing the duties of a policeman who accompanied the convoy and recklessly and dangerously driving on the Sultan Iskandar Highway.
Facing The Music
Harian Metro reported that Magistrate Aina Azahra Arifin sentenced Erdy Errwan Hamdan, 36, to seven days in jail and a fine of RM3,000.
Errwan pleaded guilty to obstructing Lance Corporal Mohd Azwar Iqbal Chinang from carrying out his official duties to accompany the Yang di-Pertua Of Sarawak.
The prosecution was filed under Section 186 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum jail term of two years or a maximum fine of RM10,000 or both.
Meanwhile, Magistrate Amanina Mohamad Anuar sentenced him to five days in jail and a fine of RM7,000 and disqualified him from holding or obtaining a driving license for not less than five years.
He admitted to driving a yellow Honda Civic in a reckless manner and being dangerous to himself and road users at 10 pm at the same location and date.

Obey The Law
The offence is charged under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 and is punishable by the same act, which carries a maximum jail term of five years.
It also carries a fine of not less than RM5,000 and a maximum of RM15,000 as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving license for not less than five years.
Aina Azahra ordered the accused to serve the seven-day jail sentence starting from the date of arrest on 7 May or be jailed for three months if he failed to pay the fine.
Meanwhile, Amanina ordered the five-day jail sentence, effective today or jailed for five months if the fine is not paid.
Earlier, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurilya Ellyna Norazman and Prosecuting Officer Inspector Abdullah Khazali applied for appropriate punishment to teach a lesson to the accused and the community.
 Yang di-Pertua Of Sarawak Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud.
Asking For Leniency
Errwan, who was not represented by a lawyer, appealed for a light sentence.
He earns RM1,600 to RM1,700 and has to support his wife and two children, aged six and three respectively, apart from his new father who died.
According to the facts of the case, on the day of the incident, during a convoy escorted by policemen through the Sultan Iskandar Highway to the Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim exit, a Honda Civic from the rear was driven recklessly in the left lane of the road causing a shift with another vehicle.
Based on 0.53-minute dashboard camera footage, the Honda Civic was moving fast and overtook the convoy through the emergency lane on the left side of the road and ignored the signal by the escort to exit the convoy route.
Spotlight On The Functions Of Police Escort
The case is certainly not the first.
In the past, motorists had been fined for obstructing police outriders and hindering the progress of VIP motorcades.
But recently, the issue of the public and even ambulances being forced to give way to VVIPs had drawn much attention, thanks largely to social media.
Not only do the VIP escorts create a sense of unfairness, there had been accidents as a result.
Ya Allah. Naseb baik takda yg terhumban keluar. Ada budak tak dlm kereta tu? Eeee geramnyaa harap depa saman polis escort yg tahan tu. Petik nama vip bebal tu skali. Apa punya buta perut betui. Dah abis gah la tu ada polis dok escort. https://t.co/WNqQqJ2CQP— suhanasidek (@SueAnna3) February 4, 2022
READ MORE: [Watch] While Trying To Give Way To VIP, Two Cars Got Into An Accident
Such incidents put the police in a tight spot and gave them a bad name.
READ MORE: No Orders Given To Escort VIPs Son, Says Penang Police Chief
Ni paling bulsit. Aku memang paling tak suka service escort vip ke apa walaupun polis benarkan benda tu (boleh dapat duit kot). Jadah gila. Kereta tengah jem. Kau nak menyelit juga. Kaya sangat naik helicopter la jimbet. https://t.co/jYmLSl7fL4— Karl Park Adamz (@CarlPark_Adamz) May 8, 2022
Many said there is a need to re-examine the VIP traffic protocol which is quite annoying to the public.
The latest incident is no exception, drawing criticism from the public.
Halang VIP potong Q waktu sesak jalanraya pun polis nak dakwa? Come on la. Bukan bercalar pun kereta VIP tu. Yang mengada-ngada berjalan waktu sesak lepas tu nak guna escort tu kenapa? Beratur la macam orang lain. Tak mati pun kalau VIP beratur…— khalid Ismath (@khalidismath) May 10, 2022
Beacons Of Hope
Thankfully, some VIPs lead by good examples, such as Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim.
The public lauded the action of Tunku Ismail’s convoy for giving way to an ambulance.
  @majoritiofficial TMJ arahkan polis pengiring untuk memberikan laluan kepada ambulans. Semoga dapat menjadi contoh kepada yang lain. #polispengiring #berilaluan#tmj #tular #ambulans  ♬ original sound – majoritiofficial – Majoriti Official
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah had also been leading by example.
In March, three traffic police motorcycle outriders escorting the King helped to usher an ambulance en route to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
The ambulance, operated by prominent social activist Kuan Chee Heng, was on its way from Section 14 in Petaling Jaya to the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur.

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“You Didn’t Get SBP, MRSM, TKC, I’m Disappointed” Student Vents On Not Being Good Enough For Their Mother

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A standard six student voiced their disappointment online when they didn’t get accepted into a boarding school (SBP) and Mara Junior Science College (MRSM).

What broke the student’s heart most was when their mother said she was embarrassed because their child didn’t get into any of the schools.
The student’s mother also compared them to a friend who got accepted into Tunku Kurshiah College (TKC).
MRSM didn’t get, SBP didn’t get, what should I do with you? Last time you want to get into TKC badly but now there’s nothing.The mother told the student.
The student said they felt sad because their parents didn’t appreciate how hard they studied nightly alone in the room.
Netizens tried to give the student hope and encouragement. They told the student all schools are the same but what’s important is to be hard working in studies.
Trust us. Later in university, there are not many competitions. Sometimes students from MRSM/ SBP will ask us to teach them. Forget what your mum said, just continue your efforts.A netizen by the name of Qiqi allegedly commented, as quoted by Kosmo.
Another netizen cautioned others about a student’s mental health.
The fact that the student felt so alone until they could only vent their feelings online and found no support from their family was worrying.
Other netizens urged parents to be kind and not kill their childrens’ spirits. They also said the mother shouldn’t have said hurtful things like that.
Tolonglah jangan bunuh semangat anak. Kalau dah nampak anak keluarkan usaha sendiri, berhempas untuk apa dia nak, tandanya dia dah matang. Apa yang dia perlukan ialah ajar dia untuk menikmati proses berusaha.— Aman (@aman_aishar) March 16, 2022
Kalau mak ayah berpendidikan sekolah, ayat macam ni dah tak sepatutnya keluar lagi dari mulut mak ayah.— Bustamam (@sayasedangtweet) March 16, 2022

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What To Do In Chinatown KL: Itinerary For Your Weekend in Petaling Street

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I’ve always thought there’s nothing much in Chinatown KL except for the road with hawkers and well, Central Market. But boy was I wrong.

A recent weekend trip to a coffee fest in Central Market proved me wrong. There’s A LOT of places worthy of a visit near Petaling Street.
From hipster cafes and speakeasy bars to vibrant markets and historic buildings, a day isn’t enough to explore all these exciting places.
‘Jalan Petaling’ is not the only street that has been the center of attention for people, streets close to its vicinity are also popular with their rustic pre-war historic shop lots.
Here, I’ve listed some interesting cafe-hopping experiences as well as places you could go on a leisure trip with your friends and dates on the weekend.
It’s sort of my rendition of an ‘Explore Petaling Street Itinerary’. Let’s go.
1. Cafe ETC
Starting with Jalan Tun HS Lee, a lot of attractions are centered here too apart from Jalan Petaling. I stumbled across this place after an event, looking for a place with wifi so that I can do my work. Here, there’s a quaint little cafe called Cafe ETC.
It’s called as such to signify the many possibilities of doing different events with that place. It could be a space for exhibition, live music, or flea markets but now, it’s a place to serve gastronomical delights to customers.
Credit: TRP
The bestseller for this cafe includes the Salted Egg Chicken Chop, ETC breakfast, and Aglio Olio Pasta.
The dessert there are also worth a try such as the Classic Belgian Waffle, Chocolate Lava Cake, and their chef’s favorite, Burnt Cheesecake.
Classic Waffle (left) and their Caramel Macchiato coffee (right). Credit: TRP
I’ve tried their Creamy Carbonara, Classic Waffle, and Caramel Macchiato here. Boy was I crying in happy tears when I tasted their Classic Belgian Waffle with Ice Cream. It’s just magnificent. Give them a try when you stop by here.
Their restaurant is advertised as alcohol and pork-free.
Cafe ETC
Operation Hours: 10 am – 9 pm (closed on Mondays)
Address: 198, Jalan Tun HS Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
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2. Lucy In The Sky
Next, what caught my attention was another cafe, located just the opposite of Cafe ETC.
At first glance, you may not notice the cafe, but if you look closely enough, you’ll see a little door behind an ice cream place. Now, that’s Lucy In The Sky.
Lucy In The Sky has a simple yet rustic interior which makes you wanna relax after a tiring walk in KL’s Chinatown.
The entrance to Lucy In The Sky cafe (left) and their Madagascar Vanilla Gelato Waffle (right).Credit: TRP
It has different seating sections for you to choose from, outside, near the bar, the alleyway, and cozy space in the middle. I was in awe of their minimalist yet artistic interior.
The most prominent thing that you’ll notice here is their ice cream parlor outside of the cafe. They have premium gelatos and Belgian waffles too (which I recommend because I just love Belgium Waffles). Other than that, they also have heavier meals and one of their key bestsellers is the Aglio Olio with Chicken Chop.
Do stop by here if you’re looking for a place to chill and do your work. Furthermore, they do not serve alcohol or pork here.
Lucy In The Sky CafeOperation Hours: 10 am – 6 pm
Address: Ground 167, Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
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3. Niko Neko Matcha
Now, this is a hype worth coming to. This place sells everything matcha! From drinks to desserts to items to make matcha drinks.
There’s just a logo. No sign, no name of the place. (left) Kiku Matcha Latte (right).Credit: TRP
This cafe is truly hidden. You might pass it by and not even notice the existence of it because it’s all white! I thought it was a cosmetic or beauty parlor at first.
Then a friend pointed out that it is indeed a cafe that sells matcha drinks. It’s like a cool museum/laboratory/art gallery/cafe. Authentic.
Their menu is quite confusing for first comers but the cashier will guide you to choose any matcha or non-matcha drink you want.
Credit: TRP
You can customize which milk to go with your drink and which flavor of matcha you want. Who knew matcha had so many flavors (Ren, Kiku, Ajisai, Yuri). I tried the Kiku Latte and uh, well, the umami flavor is very matcha strong. Now that’s real matcha.
They also serve tea and mocktails along with various desserts. The best part of it, you can watch them prepare your drink right in front of you, like a lab!
All of their tea is halal-certified by Japan Halal Association which is recognized by JAKIM Malaysia.
Niko Neko Matcha
Operation Hours: 11 am – 6 pm (closed on Mondays)
Address: 181, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Website / Instagram
4. Lee Wah Florist
Also, in the same street, this is a place worthy of a leisure visit for those who love live flowers and decoration plants.
From Central Market, it’s the opposite of Kasturi Walk, a bit more to the left. From there you can see the back-end of the shop but the entrance is the other way around.
 Credit: @marouapplehijau, @___nurshafiqah / Twitter
In these shop lots, a lot of florist shops are present but one of the most popular ones is Lee Wah Florist.
Established in 2003, Lee Wah Florist Sdn Bhd sells a myriad of fresh-cut and also preserved flowers from colored baby’s breaths to beautiful spray roses.
Credit: @aaisyamadiha, @AuditorTalent, @cthajjar_hassan @azrfrsln / Twitter
They also have cold rooms for those fresh and delicate flowers and you could also go into them.  It’s floral heaven in here!
They sell wholesale flowers and also affordable individual ones so make sure to check them out when you stop by this area.
Lee Wah Florist
Operation Hours: 9 am – 9 pm
Address: 129, Jln.Tun H.S.Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
Website / Instagram
5. Purple Cane Tea House
On another day, I went sightseeing and cafe hopping around Petaling Street and came across a cute tea shop near the MRT station. It looks so artistic, so I gave it a visit.
Purple Cane is actually an established Chinese artisan tea business that has a few outlets in Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.
They sell various types of teas online and also in their teahouses and restaurants.
Credit: TRP & Purple Cane Tea House/Facebook
But this particular branch of teahouse on Petaling Street has magnificent interior decor. This place has a fusion of old and modern Chinese art. I feel like being in an old Chinese movie. At least I think so.
Credit: Purple Cane Tea House / Facebook
What’s interesting about this place is that most of their food is infused with tea! How did they even- Noodles infused with tea soup, tea rice, desserts with tea, and many more.
I didn’t have the time to try them out but the staff there were so nice and friendly. I’ll definitely come by here next time to try some original Chinese tea.
Purple Cane Tea House
Operation Hours: 11 am – 6 pm (closed on Wednesdays)
Address: 6, Jalan Panggong, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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If you’re interested in more teahouses in the Klang Valley, discover more here.
READ MORE: 5 Tea-riffic Spots In Klang Valley To Go On A Date To After Lockdown
6. Malaya Garden
Next, further, back down the road from Purple Cane, and near Ali, Muthu, and Ah Hock Kopitiam, I saw this awesome-looking decor of a restaurant. And so I entered.
Opened in April this year, Malaya Garden is a new addition to the hipster cafes located in Jalan Balai, Chinatown KL.
Unfortunately when I came, it was already 7 ish and they had to turn down customers because it was near their closing time. I asked if I could stroll around in the restaurant for pictures a bit and surprisingly they said yea, sure. Friendly staff they have.
This restaurant is three-tiered with the base being the one near a bar and chilled display while the second level is the kitchen, bar, and spacious dining area.
Credit: TRP
The top part is the reserved family dining space along with their outdoor garden spot. Their interior decoration is just so breathtakingly luxurious with their tropical rainforest theme. I thought I was in a hip jungle-themed fashion show, to be honest.
I asked for their best recommendation of a menu and they said their bestsellers are Nasi Lemak Raksasa along with their Curry Laksa Spaghetti. Very Malaya-like.
 Their food is a combination of Asian and western fusion. From breakfast to evening tea, their menu caters to all but dinner as they close quite early.
The third floor of the restaurant (left) and the dim sum menu (right).Credit: TRP & Malaya Garden
But what caught my attention the most is that THEY HAVE DIM SUMS! A whole lot of them too for you to choose. Super exciting!
To top it off, this is an alcohol-free and Muslim-friendly restaurant. Next time I drop by here, this is definitely a place I would like to try.
Malaya Garden
Operation Hours: 8 am – 8 pm
Address: 1A Jalan Balai Polis 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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7. Merchant’s Lane
Now this place is really hard to find! You would have to bring a friend who knows the place or just, look a little harder. The entrance is a narrow dilapidated door with signage that says Merchant Lane at the top of the door.
Another place that’s hard to find (left). The interior right after the narrow stairs (right).Credit: TRP
When you enter, you’ll have to stand in line on the cramped stairs to get a table. This place is very popular so you better plan ahead when to come and be prepared for a whole lot of waiting.
After we got our table, we take a look at the menu and I just had to, HAD TO try the ‘Better Than Sex’ dish. I mean, a girl’s gotta know, you know. Ok hold up, that is actually their signature dessert. It’s pandan-infused ‘roti jala’ with ice cream. It is, quite tasty and I do recommend you guys try this out.
Outside part of the cafe (left). ‘Better Than Sex’ dessert in the middle (right). Credit: TRP
Their place is once again, rustic but beautiful, like most of the cafes here in Petaling Street. Also Muslim friendly, it is definitely worth the wait.
Merchant’s Lane
Operation Hours: 10.30 am – 9 pm on weekdays and 11.30 am – 9 pm on weekends (closed on Wednesdays)
Address: 150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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 8. Kwai Chai Hong
Lastly a place for leisure. We also stumbled across this place accidentally because all of the places here are extremely near each other. Convenient.
This place is called Kwai Chai Hong in Cantonese which means “Ghost Lane” or “Little Demon Alley”.
Credit: TRP
This gem takes you down to the golden era of 1960s KL Chinatown. The various murals on the wall depict the daily activities of early Chinese settlers then.
Other than taking pictures, this place is also known for cool places to eat and go drinking.  Some of the places don’t serve alcohol and pork and some do.
The art installation called Illuminating Shadows was showcased until the 5th of December. Credit: TRP
There are a lot of events that took place here. For example, a whole month of November was reserved for an art installation called illuminating shadows. For specific events, you would have to check them out online because the art display often changes.
Kwai Chai Hong
Operation Hours: 9 am – 10 pm
Address: Lorong Panggung, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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There you go. These are some of the places that I went to during Pesta Kopi at Central Market.
These places are sorta near to each other and if you’re an avid explorer, there are actually A LOT more other hip places to visit here.
Go and explore your local Chinatown with friends or dates. Have fun!

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Education Priorities Upside Down: Why Are We Teaching Primary 6 Students Insurance & Takaful Subject?

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An academician has questioned the practicality of teaching insurance and takaful (sharia compliant insurance) to Primary 6 students.

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) lecturer in Educational Studies, Othman Talib, described it as an “indicator” that shows the syllabus is getting heavier.
He said the Ministry of Education (MOE) could do better than to include the titles of insurance and takaful in mathematics textbooks for Primary 6.

Speaking to FMT, Othman pointed out that even adults may not fully understand insurance and takaful.
We introduced them to takaful for what? We must not be hypocrites. What is a hypocrite? We say its for introduction only (in Year 6). Have we (adults) ever heard of insurance? Yes. Maybe a thousand times. (But) do we ourselves…understand?UPM lecturer Othman Talib on teaching insurance and takaful to Primary 6 students.
He warned that it would also kill off a child’s interest in Mathematics.
In Pursuit Of Folly
Othman described the subject of insurance and takaful for Year 6 pupils as a waste of time and made without careful planning.
Let’s say (after Year 6), they will study again in Form 4, but from Year 6, Form 1, Form 2, Form 3, ..the thing is ‘meaningless’ (useless). They will forget.UPM lecturer Othman Talib objecting to teaching insurance and takaful to Primary 6 students.
He added that a student at that age has no income to spend on insurance anyway.
Othman advised that it would be better off to focus on the basics of ‘3M’ – membaca, menulis dan mengira (write, read and count).
He noted that children who read do not necessarily understand what they read.
For Everything There Is A season
His sentiment is echoed by netizens. They said a 12-year-old child will not understand or appreciate such subject matter.
They said it is more suitable for Form 4 and 5 students as they are more mature in thinking.
At that age, they are also approaching adulthood with responsibilities such as looking for a job, renting a room and buying a car or motorcycle.
Allahu. Why would they do this to the future primary 6 pupils 🙁 insurans and takaful weh, aku belajar a bit about insurans and takaful time degree pun payah nak faham. Ni budak darjah 6 😭😭 https://t.co/jQyO2hME28— minn (@yeonjjunineun) February 8, 2022

Silibus Matematik tahun 6 yang makin mengarut!! Entah apa yang KPM fikir pun tak tahu. Habis minat budak-budak nak belajar bila segala masalah orang dewasa disumbat dalam silibus mereka!#SilibusKarut pic.twitter.com/ZgUH7SXc5T— Akhi Fairuz Al-Jengkawi (@akhifairuz_) February 8, 2022
READ MORE: “It’s Criminal!” Parents Worry That Malaysian School Subjects Are Too Difficult For Children To Learn
The insurance and takaful subject will be taught for the first time this year.
The introduction of the two subjects are part of the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR) revision.

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Toilet Paper Thief Begs For Mercy At Car Service Center

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An elderly woman was recently caught stealing toilet paper from a shopping mall.

According to the person who caught her, she had done it a few times before and was never remorseful.
However, when caught this time, she expressed regret and said she would return the stolen items.
Despite her apology, the woman was asked to remove her face mask before being let go.
The incident was recorded on video and quickly went viral on Facebook, sparking a debate among netizens.
The woman, carrying an orange and black reusable bag, appeared crying in the video and begged to be let go.

I’d put it back; you give me a chance, please.
The woman asking for a second chance.
As she laid four stolen toilet paper rolls on a seat, the woman gave assurance that she would not come back again.
Woman Forced To Reveal Her Face
The person recording the video continued to film the woman, who was accompanied by a man that appeared speechless.
The person behind the camera asked the woman to remove her mask so that others could recognize her and be aware in case she stole toilet rolls again somewhere else.
She promptly took off her mask while stepping back.
The cameraman followed her out of the building and watched her leave the premises.
After that, the woman walked towards a parked Toyota and seemed as though she was about to get in before the video ended.
The incident was said to have happened at a Toyota service centre in Singapore.
Netizens Debate Over Woman’s Behavior And Mental Health
At the time of writing, the video had more than 2,400 comments and 560,000 views.
Many people sympathised with the woman, suggesting she may have a mental illness or other underlying issues contributing to her behaviour.
Others argued that stealing is unacceptable and that the woman should face the consequences.
Some criticized the way the person behind the camera handled it.
They believed the cameraman should not have “bullied” or “shamed” the woman, especially if she had mental health issues.
Regardless of the opinions expressed online, it is important to remember that everyone deserves compassion and understanding.
Respecting an individual’s privacy and dignity is important, particularly when discussing sensitive topics like mental health.

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GUYS! Calm Down! Jawi IS NOT Arabic. It’s Bahasa Malaysia

Malaysia is a melting pot of various races, religions and cultures. This diversity makes our food the best in Southeast Asia.
But unity in diversity is more than just the pride of our food.  It’s understanding, respecting, and participating in each other’s cultures and practices.
What a diverse Malaysia looks like (Credit: NST)
In July 2019, the Education Ministry announced that Jawi would be taught in all schools nationwide, including Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT).
This decision also included a move to add khat, the art of Jawi calligraphic writing, to the year 4 Bahasa Melayu syllabus.
The decision was strongly opposed by Chinese education groups and some members of the public due to fears of Islamisation.
Example of how some people think Maszlee Malik is slowly turning them into Muslims (Credit: WhatsApp)
What many people have misunderstood about Jawi and khat is that they think it’s Arabic. But the truth is, Jawi is just the old script used to write Bahasa Melayu.
Exactly like how Mandarin has two scripts: Hanzi and Pinyin, Bahasa Melayu also has two scripts: Jawi and Latin alphabets a.k.a Rumi. Khat, on the other hand, is just the calligraphical art of writing Jawi.
Historically, Jawi came about from the influence of early Arabic missionaries who travelled to this region sometime around the 13th century.
To educate the local folk, they had to translate books from Arabic to Malay and therefore used their own alphabet for that purpose.
Hanzi and pinyin vs Jawi and rumi (Credit: Han Trainer Dictionary and NSafira.Blogspot)
So, in that sense, the Arabic influence of Jawi to the Malay language is no different from the introduction of Rumi (Roman alphabet) as the written script for Bahasa Melayu by Portuguese explorers in the 1500s.
The explorers needed to write dictionaries for themselves to make it easier for them to understand the Malay language.
Although many Chinese Malaysians appear to be opposed to the idea, there are also many who are not opposed.
For example, the famous national author and poet, Prof Madya Dr. Lim Swee Tin believes that learning Jawi won’t threaten anyone’s faith and beliefs.
Dr Lim Swee Tin looks racially ambiguous but is actually Chinese. (Credit: NST)
TRP reader in support of learning Jawi in school who we assume to be Chinese based on his name. (Credit: TRP/Facebook)
So really, the implementation of teaching Jawi and khat in schools provides students with the chance at learning the country’s palaeographic history more than anything else.

If you’re interested in the history of Jawi in Malaysia, you can read more about it in this very interesting but long historical research paper. And if you want to know more about the history of Malay scripts, we recommend you take a look at this excellent article by Cilisos.my.
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2 Villages In Perlis Placed Under 28-Day TEMCO

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Two villages in Kuala Sanglang, Perlis have been placed in a 28-day Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) from August 8, 2020, onwards.

Residents at Kampung Kuala Sanglang and Kampung Tanah Timbul will be under full lockdown and would have to abide by stay-at-home orders.
Entry in and out of the villages would be restricted, and much like it was during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) period, only the head of the household would be allowed to leave the house and move about to get daily necessities and supplies.
Furthermore, only essential service personnel would be allowed to go about their business there during the TEMCO.
Reportedly, both villages are being screened for Covid-19 and residents must comply with being quarantined at home after being tested.
Several areas in the state of Kedah, Perlis, and Penang have been placed under TEMCO following Kedah’s Sivagangga cluster outbreak which the Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said could be a highly infectious strain of the coronavirus because of the speed of its spread.

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Suit Against Absent Teacher In Kota Belud School To Begin On 5 September

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Four Sabahan girls from a rural school in Kota Belud will go to court later this month to sue their former English teacher Mohd Jainal for failing to show up for classes for almost a year.

They named the former principal of the school Suid Hanapi, the Education Department director-general, the Education Ministry and the Malaysian government in their suit for failing to guarantee their rights to their education.
According to Malay Mail, former SMK Taun Gusi student Siti Nafirah Siman initiated the first lawsuit on 16 October 2018, alleging that the English teacher didn’t enter the class for seven months in 2015.
She claimed that the defendants took no reasonable actions after they were notified.
The second suit was filed by three former SMK Taun Gusi juniors – Rusiah Sabdarin, Nur Natasha Allisya Hamali and Calvina Angayung – in December 2020.
They claimed that Mohd Jainal refused to enter their class from March to July 2017 when they were 16 years old.
Calvina Angayung, Nur Natasha Allisya Hamali, Rusiah Sabdarin and Siti Nafirah Siman are ready to go to trial against their former teacher, as well as the education system, for not showing up to class. Image: Julia Chan/ Malay Mail
Malay Mail reported that the group has also obtained a restraining order from the High Court against the teacher, principal, Education director-general and Education Minister who had been harassing and pressuring them and their family members to drop the case.
According to New Straits Times, the injunction order will last the duration of the legal proceedings.
After two years since they filed the case in court, the trio’s trial is scheduled to take place from 5 September. Siti Nafirah filed her case four years ago and the hearing will start on 12 September.
Siti Nafirah, who’s now a housewife, said she was looking forward to their cases being heard in open court.
I want all of Malaysia to hear from my side and the ministry’s side. I want the evidence submitted in open court. I want you to see what I saw. And then, let an independent judge question us all.Former student of SMK Taun Gusi Siti Nafirah
According to Borneo Post, Siti Nafirah said one of the reasons for filing the case was because she wanted students’ education to be prioritised.
I want to open the eyes of school administrators, parents, teachers and students. We must prioritise our education and there is nothing more basic to a quality education than teachers that enter classes.Former student of SMK Taun Gusi Siti Nafirah
Calvina, currently a university student studying politics and government, said due to Mohd Jainal’s action, English was the only subject she failed in SPM, possibly costing her a student award.
She added that the group was inspired by Siti Nafirah, and they’re determined to be the last generation to suffer the ‘absent teacher’ problem.
Nur Natasha is working in a boutique while Rusiah is currently unemployed.
The four plaintiffs will be represented by lawyers Roxana Jamaludin, Shireen Sikayun, Jubili Anilik and Dominic J Omok.

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No Dissolution Of Parliament Just Yet

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There is no indication that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had requested consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to dissolve the Parliament during a meeting with the King yesterday.

According to reports, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said that the Friday weekly Cabinet meeting will take place as usual, while Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun confirmed that the Budget 2023 will be tabled at 4pm today.
The Ketereh MP said that even if the Parliament were to be dissolved, the current government would continue to function as a caretaker government.
“We have to take care of so many things, including inflation, because inflation, prices, and supplies are daily matters. The government will continue to shoulder this responsibility,” the minister was quoted as saying by The Star, adding that the Special Task Force on Jihad Against Inflation that he leads would also continue its duties.
Regarding the dissolution of Parliament, Annuar said that the matter is not straightforward as it used to be as the current government was made up of several coalitions including Barisan Nasional (BN), Perkatan Nasional (PN) and also Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
“The procedure is not the same as in previous years. The decision used to be absolute when Barisan made a call because the coalition chairman and prime minister were the same person and there was one coalition.
“The situation is a little bit different now. Please give the Prime Minister some space,” he added.
Yesterday, the prime minister had an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at the Istana Negara for about an hour.
READ MORE: PM Arrives At Istana Negara Amid Talks Of Parliament’s Dissolution
According to Istana Negara, the meeting between the two leaders was a routine pre-Cabinet meeting where His majesty discussed and exchanged views with the prime minister on matters and issues related to the government.

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[Watch] Burning Car Rolls Downhill Towards Incoming Traffic On Genting Highlands Road

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When onlookers called out warnings on a car blaze until help arrives, nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

But the precarious positioning of the vehicle, on a sloping road heading up to Genting Highlands, soon caused problems.
The brake of the car failed to work and started moving backwards, picking up speed as it went downhill.
Without warning, the vehicle started rolling down the road while still on fire.
Footage of the incident was filmed by passersby including from a passing cable car above.
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A Close Shave
The onlookers, who looked like auxiliary cops from a distance, can be seen desperately trying to avoid the burning wreck by moving away.
But as they withdrew, the car picks up speed and starts to roll down towards other vehicles down the road.
It collided with what appeared to be a Toyota Vellfire.
It is not immediately clear whether other road users were injured as a result of the collision.
The car then crashes into the road shoulder and fortunately, it stopped rolling downhill.
The footage had since gone viral with more than 1.2 million views in just 8 hours.
It was uploaded by TikTok user @ren.pmx and incredulous viewers soon started commenting.

Others praise the passerby for their videography skills, while some questioned the response time of the fire and rescue department.

Other passersby also recorded the incident and uploaded it to social media.
  @kas_man88_tks  ♬ bunyi asal  – Kasman
At the same time, netizens speculated that it looked like a Korean car which had been recalled by its manufacturer for fire risk.

What To Do If You See A Car On Fire?
Get yourself and all others out of and away from the vehicle.
If the vehicle is in a garage or other structure, exit immediately.
After you are a safe distance from the vehicle, call the fire department at 911 or the local emergency telephone number.
Tell them the location of the fire.
Do not try to put out a big fire yourself as the fuel tank may explode.

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After 42 years, clock tower caretaker gets RM10 raise two weeks before retirement

The Sultan Abdul Samad’s clock tower is a well-known Malaysian landmark facing Dataran Merdeka.

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It runs without fail, steady and reliable throughout the years.
The same can be said of its caretaker of 42 years, Velliah Kunasegaran.
He took care of the national icon since 1975, finally retiring in 2016 after four decades of hard work.

V. Kunasegaran and the bell within the Sultan Abdul Samad building.Picture credit: Malay Mail

According to FMT, Kunasegaran almost never took a day off in his career. He never went on long vacation, and was always on standby even while on leave.
He was the sole guardian of the clock tower since 1999, after his four colleagues left.
According to the Malay Mail, he is the only one left trained to wind and maintain the more-than-a-century-old clock.

Nobody wants to learn, especially the younger staff.
V. Kunasegaran to the Malay Mail
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He also took his responsibilities extremely seriously, beginning his work at 3am when there was an official function (about 9 times a year). Sometimes he would sleep in the clock tower as well.

Once, I was called to report for duty at midnight and I went because I wanted to help them .
V. Kunasegaran to Free Malaysia Today on his dedication to his job.
Kunasegaran has received seven awards for excellence, but that appreciation was not reflected in financial benefits.
His long-awaited promotion came just 2 weeks before his retirement, amounting to a grand total of RM10.
Kunasegaran had complained to the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM), feeling that this decision was unfair.

Picture credit: Free Malaysia Today

Did my 42 years of service, where I took care of a national heritage, deserve only an increase of 80 sen a month? Even my grandchildren wouldnâ€™t want it.
V. Kunasegaran to Free Malaysia Today
He recalls his colleagues receiving promotions and increments of RM90 much earlier than him.
In 1975, his take-home salary was RM146 (about RM572, adjusted for inflation). After 42 years, his last-drawn salary was just RM2,700.

V. Kunasegaran’s retirement letter from JUPEM.Picture credit: Free Malaysia Today

He is still unable to purchase a low-cost home despite several applications since 2014 to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

I am ashamed. I worked so hard for the nation and only ask for a little in return, but they canâ€™t even give me that.
V. Kunasegaran to Free Malaysia Today
He is currently living with his son in Genting Klang.


Cops To Call Up PM’s Daughter And Driver Of Proton Iriz Who Allegedly Bullied Her

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The police will record the statements of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s daughter, Nurul Ilham Anwar, and the driver of a green Proton Iriz, who is said to have bullied her on the road.

Serdang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner A Anbalagan, said the two would be called to testify to assist the police investigation into the incident.
He said in a statement that the police had been looking into the video recording uploaded by Nurul Ilham.

Police found that the incident happened at Kilometer 307 of the North-South Highway when the car she was driving was in the highway’s right lane.
The Proton Iriz car was seen to be driven quite slowly and it is said that the driver pressed the brakes several times which made Nurul Ilham feel dangerous due to the way the owner of the car was driving.Assistant Commissioner A Anbalagan commenting on the road bully incident.
Commenting further, Anbalagan said the initial investigation also found no accidents or injuries suffered by either side.
Further Investigations Are Still Underway
Police are investigating the case according to Section 6(2) Road Traffic Rules (LN) 166/1959 for overtaking and preventing from overtaking.
Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to come forward to the Traffic Police Station of the Serdang District Police Headquarters (IPD) to assist in the investigation.

In addition, the public is also advised always to comply with the rules and laws of the road when driving a vehicle.
Fast And Furious
Earlier, Nurul Ilham, through a sharing on Twitter, claimed to be a victim of road bullying while driving with her two-year-old son.
According to her, the incident started when she approached a toll plaza.
The Proton Iriz driver honked at her when she had signalled to the left to enter the Touch n Go lane.
Nurul Ilham also uploaded a video recording of the incident on Twitter.
Based on the 14-second video, the driver of the Proton Iriz appeared to hit the brakes several times in the fast lane.
Meanwhile, netizens reacted to her post, with some saying that the Proton Iriz driver was unlucky to have bullied the prime minister’s daughter.

Some said it would have been risky for Nurul Ilham if she had recorded the incident using her handphone.
They also suggested that she might have followed the car too closely.

Nurul Ilham is one of Anwar’s six children.

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Boycotting McDonalds Doesn’t Help Palestine. Here’s How To Boycott Effectively

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With tensions rising between Israel and Palestine, it’s only natural for compassionate people to wonder ‘how can we help.’

Lately, Malaysian social media has again suggested boycotting the fast-food chain of McDonald’s.
However, in a Facebook post, popular stand-up comedian Harith Iskander said “Boycotting McDonald’s to ‘support’ Palestinians is as effective as tearing up your blue underwear because you think this will help Liverpool.”
McDonald’s Malaysia denies aiding Israel
McDonald’s Malaysia has denied channelling aid to Israel, and described the matter as a blatant lie and slanderous.
Managing director, Azmir Jaafar explained that McDonald’s Malaysia (Gerbang Alaf Restaurants Sdn Bhd) has been fully taken over by Saudi Arabia’s Reza Group with a local business partner since 2017, in which the company’s equity is fully owned by Muslims.
He also stressed that as a local company, McDonald’s Malaysia does not contribute, support or be involved in any political or religious conflicts in any country.
McDonald’s Malaysia is aware of the existence of a viral WhatsApp message regarding a boycott call on our brand. McDonald’s Malaysia wishes to clarify that the boycott is unsubstantiated and the statement about our brand channelling assistance to Israel is a blatant lie and slanderous.Managing Director of McDonald’s Malaysia, Azmir Jaafar’s Statement to Bernama
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So what can we do?
Boycott Effectively
Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. BDS upholds the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity.
Effective BDS campaigns are based on accurate research. There is a lot of information online claiming that big companies give money to Israel. Sometimes these rumours turn out to be false. For example, some campaigners call for a boycott of Starbucks. But Starbucks doesn’t have any stores in Israel and officially confirms that it does not support Israel. Companies such as McDonald’s are not priorities for the BDS movement at this stage. We focus on companies that play a clear and direct role in sustaining Israeli violations of international law and that we can have a tangible impact upon.2017 Press statement from BDS Malaysia on the issue of the McDonald’s Boycott
Non Targeted vs Targeted Boycotts Focusing on a small number of companies and products. Credit: BDS Movement
Knowing What To Boycott
The Palestinian BDS National Committee (BNC) call for a boycott of Israeli and international companies that are complicit in violations of Palestinian rights.
Virtually all Israeli companies are complicit to some degree in Israel’s system of occupation and apartheid but BNC focuses their boycotts on a small number of products and companies that play a clear and direct role in Israel’s crimes for maximum impact.
Targeted consumer boycotts are convincing retailers across the world to stop selling products from companies profiting from Israel’s crimes and many Israeli exporters complain that it is getting harder for them to export their products.
For those wanting to make a difference here, Malaysia’s chapter of BNC, BDS Malaysia, has adopted the following list of products and companies outlined by the BDS Global Movement for boycott purposes:
Credit: BDS Malaysia
Hewlett Packard (HP)PUMAG4S (services are widely used in Malaysia)US Caterpillar (distributed by Sime Darby Industrial Sdn Bhd di Malaysia)Episcopal Church divesting from Caterpillar, Motorola Solutions and Israel Discount BankAfter Gaza massacre, 40 Cambridge University student groups demand boycott of BAE and CaterpillarCaterpillar DealershipHyundai Heavy IndustriesBoycott Hyundai to end its complicity in Israel’s ethnic cleansing of Palestinian communities in Jerusalem and the NaqabPalestinians call for boycott of HyundaiHyundai Targeted for Boycott Campaign by Palestinian Human Rights Defenders in IsraelAhava (Israeli Cosmetic Products sold on Lazada and Shoppee)Israel accused of pillaging Dead Sea resources in occupied territory250 European academics call for exclusion of Ahava and Israeli arms companies from EU research projectsAXA ProductsAirbnb

If you would like to donate money to finance activities to boycott Israel, you can send money to BDS Malaysia by clicking HERE.
If you want to send money to directly help Palestinians who are suffering in Gaza, you should send your money to MyCARE as they have an office there. To do that, click HERE.

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There’s An Apple Event Happening Next Week, But Fanboys Might Be A Little Bummed Out

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Apple is slated to hold its annual event on 15 September but according to reports, the usual highlight – the iPhone – might not take centre stage for this year as the company will instead focus on their other products.

The event will be on the Apple Watch, the iPad and a few other devices as Apple moved the reveal of their new iPhone in October.
The new watch is rumored to add blood oxygen monitoring and improved sleep tracking, along with a faster processor while the mid-range iPad Air lineup is likely to see a refresh for this year.
It’s reported that the company will be revealing a slew of new products in the near future, including new iPhones, the new Apple Watch, the updated iPad Air, a smaller HomePod, and even a pair of headphones.

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Major Roads In Subang Jaya Closed For Phase 2 Of MCO

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With Phase 2 of the Movement Control Order (MCO) beginning in April, authorities are boosting up enforcement across the country.
Starting April 1 to 14, police will be closing several main entry and exit points in Subang Jaya and enforce round-the-clock roadblocks across the district.
10 main roadways will be closed to traffic including; exits from the KESAS Highway to Subang Jaya, Jalan Subang Kelana Link, and all roads from the LDP towards Persiaran Kewajipan and Persiaran Tujuan.
Locations of roadblocks stationed in Subang Jaya.(Credit: Paul Tan)
Roadblocks will be set up at Jalan Subang Utama heading to the New Pantai Expressway, specifically at the Seafield, South Puchong, PJS7 and Putra Heights toll plazas.
Police are advising road users to take alternative routes in order to move around town.
The MCO has already resulted in the closure of several other major roads and highways across the Klang Valley. You can check out our list, HERE to avoid any inconveniences.

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Ladies ONLY buses for KL-Seremban routes

Great news for ladies commuting along the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban bus route as women’s only bus rides will soon be operational.

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The Transport Ministry today announced a ruling obligating all express bus companies servicing the KL-Seremban route to provide daily buses exclusively for female passengers.
Ladies will now have the option of taking the female-friendly bus during the morning and evening peak hours of the day.

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There will be four ladies-only bus trips made available every hour between 5am to 7am and 5pm to 7pm.
And as an added bonus, the ministry also announced a reduction on one-way KL-Seremban fares from RM7 to RM6.50.

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said that the move was done following requests from female passengers who commute daily via public transport, allowing them to do so in comfort (finally ladies, a man who listens :p).

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Malaysia has seen an increase in female-friendly facilities – from women only train coaches to female only parking spaces â€“ indicating a rising awareness of the anxieties women are facing concerning their safety and privacy.
According to data from the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), around 2,000 cases of sexual harassment were reported between 2000 and 2017.
Moreover, in 2017, there were 22 incidences of sexual harassment were reported taking place on the nation’s urban rail and train services (KTM, LRT, MRT etc.)

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A report by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) also revealed that more than 80% of women experience sexual harassment on public transportation of which 90% go unreported.
It’s not overreaching to say that women in Malaysia are still uneasy with our nation’s public transport network, even with such systems in place, as ignorance and the lack of oversight on the issues involving sexual harassment have become the norm.

It is up to society to band together and foster change for the better. Lets all try and make our incredible women feel safe and secure on their commutes.