Just In Case Covid-19 Vaccines Gives You Side-Effects, Govt Will Give You RM500,000 Max

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If you’re concerned about possible long-term disability or death caused by the Covid-19 vaccine, fret not as the government has officially announced the Special Financial Aid for Severe Adverse Covid-19 Effects which promises compensation up to RM500,000 to those who develop side effects.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba explained that the government has approved a starting fund of RM10 million for this programme.
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Covid-19 vaccine side effects: What is covered & how much will be compensated
For now, there are two approved compensation schemes for any individual who develops adverse side effects from the Covid-19 vaccine, which are:
RM50,000 – serious side effects that require prolonged hospital treatmentRM500,000 – permanent disability or death due to the Covid-19 vaccine
Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. (Credit: @kementeriankesihatanmalaysia/Facebook)
How the Covid-19 vaccine compensation will be given
To facilitate this compensation scheme, the Health Ministry (KKM) has set up three committees to monitor Covid-19 vaccine side effects.
Special Pharmacovigilance Committee for Covid-19 Vaccine Monitoring – to monitor and evaluate adverse event following immunization (AEFI) and safety issues related to the Covid-19 vaccine.Medical Technical Committee – to determine whether the case of application for special financial assistance has a causal relationship with Covid-19 vaccine. Evaluation will be made on a case to case basis based on the evidence received and the report of the Special Pharmacovigilance Committee for Covid-19 Vaccine Monitoring.Covid-19 Vaccine Harmful Effects Special Financial Assistance Steering Committee – to approve special financial assistance based on the decision of the first two committees.
The financial assistance will only be given after all three committees have evaluated the case, and payment will be made by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).

Covid-19 vaccines approved by Malaysia
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Three vaccines were granted conditional registration for use during disasters – requiring pharmaceutical companies to submit additional data to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines.
The conditionally approved vaccines are:
Pfizer-BioNTech – ComirnatyAstraZenecaSinovac – CoronaVac
Both Pfizer-BioNTech – Comirnaty and Sonivac – CoronaVac vaccine administration have already begun in March 2021 for the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program.
READ MORE: More Covid-19 Vaccines Approved For Malaysians, Here’s A Quick Summary Of What We’re Getting
Will there be any side effects from taking the vaccine?
The first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore on 4 May 2020.(Credit: University of Maryland School of Medicine)
The NIC guidebook explains that mild and temporary side effects are to be expected from the inoculation which include:
Pain, redness and swelling around the injection areaFatigueFeverHeadachesNauseaShiversJoint painsSwelling of the lymph nodesOther undetermined symptoms
The government would also be conducting enhanced surveillance through the MySejahtera app of any adverse event following immunization (AEFI) in the case of other negative symptoms and side effects after taking the vaccine and keep the public informed.
Medical experts would also be able to report any adverse effects that they come across to be evaluated through the system.
READ MORE: Want To Get Vaccinated? Here’s All You Need To Know About The National Covid-19 Immunisation Program

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Law Student Sets Self Ablaze After Failing Exams, Police Investigating Case As Attempted Suicide

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Failure is never necessarily the end of anything, in fact, failure gives you a chance to learn from your mistakes.
However, sometimes failure after failure can get overwhelming for many.
Earlier this week, a 24-year-old man set himself on fire due to exam stress and is now receiving medical treatment in a hospital.
It was reported that the law student was devastated by failing his exams for the third time.
Segamat OCPD Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah said an employee at a petrol station, where the incident took place on 17 April, managed to douse the flames with an extinguisher.
However, according to Ahmad Zamry, the man then ran to the middle of the road and sat there.
A lorry missed ramming into him but the car behind it collided with the lorry.Segamat OCPD Supt Ahmad Zamry Marinsah
The man was later sent to hospital by ambulance where paramedics confirmed that 70% of his body suffered burns.
Additionally, according to Ahmad Zamry, the case is being investigated under Section 309 of the Penal Code for attempted suicide, which carries a year’s jail, a fine, or both.
This comes after minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said announced the government’s move to abolish the offense of attempted suicide under the Penal Code in hopes of preventing such cases from happening.
The bill — which includes the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill 2023, the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill 2023 and the Mental Health (Amendment) Bill 2023 — was tabled at the Dewan Rakyat for the first reading on April 4.
The second reading and debate will be done in the next sitting in May.
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Ahmad Zahid Hamidi: The Bumpy Ride From Ice Cream Seller To UMNO President

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Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi started his political career 35 years ago. He has been UMNO’s president since 30 June 2018 . But who exactly is he, what does he do, what has he done and why is he a prominent name in Malaysian politics?

Here’s a quick look at the man.
Introducing…
Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is the President of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) since 2018 and has also been a member of the Malaysian Parliament for Bagan Datuk, Perak since 1995.
Zahid is also the 6th Chairman of the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, which is the largest component coalition of the current Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration.
In the beginning
Born on 4 January 1953 in the same town for which he is an MP, Zahid is the eldest son of nine children to Indonesian-born Malaysians.
However, in 2015 he revealed he was raised by a Chinese foster father, and they sold ice cream together from when he was in Primary 1 to Primary 6.
Presumably because of his upbringing, Zahid speaks some Mandarin.
Zahid has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Malaya and also holds a Certificate in Banking from Bank Negara Malaysia before becoming a banker at OCBC– citing being one of the few Malays at the time given a job at the Chinese-owned bank.
In a non-political standing, Zahid has also served the following positions:
Marketing Executive – Amanah Saham Nasional BerhadExecutive Director – Scandinavian Motors Sdn BhdChief Executive Officer – Kretam Holding BerhadChairman – Tekala Corporation BehardChairman- Seng Hup Berhad and Ramatex BerhadChairman – Syarikat Perumahan Negara Berhad (SPNB)
He was also one of the directors of Bank Simpanan Nasional (1995–1998) and also Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB).
Political Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Zahid’s political career dates back to 1986 when he was appointed political secretary by Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak during his term as Youth Minister (1986 – 1990) and Minister of Defence (1990 – 1995).
The rest of his political timeline looks like this:
1995: Became a member of parliament after winning the Bagan Datoh parliamentary seat in Perak in the general elections.1996: Elected UMNO Youth Chief
Under Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (19 March 2008 – 10 April 2009)
Under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak
Minister of Defence (10 April 2009 – 16 May 2013)Minister of Home Affairs (16 May 2013 – 9 May 2018)Deputy Prime Minister (29 July 2015 – 9 May 2018)
12 May 2018 – 30 June 2018: Acting President of UMNO
30 June 2018: President of UMNO
What’s a politician without controversies?
Being under public scrutiny is sure to draw controversies and Zahid is no stranger.
Arrested under the Internal Security Act in 1998
Zahid was infamously known for speaking out against then Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad calling for an end to cronyism and nepotism in the Malaysian government.  He backtracked a year later stating that it was Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that had put him up to raising said allegations.
“BN” or “GET LOST”
Following the Opposition-led ‘Black 505’ rallies due to claims of electoral fraud and vote manipulation with the 13th Malaysian General Election in 2013, Zahid said that Malaysians who are unhappy with the country’s political system and dislike the BN government should “get lost” from the country.  His uncalled for statement questioned the political future in a multiracial society.
Criminal Breach of Trust
In 2018, Zahid was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and charged with 47 counts involving criminal breach of trust (CBT), abuse of power and money laundering revolving around tens of millions of ringgit linked to charity foundation Yayasan Akalbudi in which he is a trustee.
The case has since been rested with the defence attempting to paint the charges as political persecution.
Anwar-Zahid audio call discussing Umno assembly goes viral online
In April 2021, a recorded conversation allegedly between Zahid and PKR Leader Anwar Ibrahim was uploaded on Facebook in what seems to be a friendly chat discussing political strategy. Though Zahid initially denied that was him in the clip, expressing disgust on the matter and added that he was shocked to find out about the clip, it was reported that he recently admitted that it was his voice afterall.
Withdrawing UMNO’s support from the PN Government
The latest bout of controversies comes only recently (8 July 2021), with Zahid announcing UMNO officially withdrawing support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin during a livestream at 1am.

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“She Never Landed In Malaysia” Amelia Earhart Mural In Taiping Puzzles Locals

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The grayscale mural of the renowned pilot Amelia Earhart on a wall of a shophouse at Jalan Abdul Jalil in Taiping made it into the Malaysia Book of Records as the Biggest Outdoor 3D Mural Painting.

While that is a feat itself, those who know their history know that a homage to the pilot in a town in Malaysia is perplexing.
According to Perak Heritage Association secretary Nor Hisham Zulkiflee, Earhart only sought permission to land at the Tekah Aerodrome in Taiping during her solo flight around the world in 1937.
She was flying to Singapore and made the request in case she needed to refuel, The Star reported.
However, she never made any stops in Malaysia and flew straight to Singapore instead.

The mural, measuring 14.6m tall and 27.4m wide, was completed in 2019. Six artists completed the artwork over three months using weatherproof paint as a collaboration between the municipal council and Positive Sign Advertising Sdn Bhd.
Despite voicing their concerns about the mural, the input from Perak Heritage Association was ignored.
Historical facts must not be changed, as it’s something the whole world will be reading about.Perak Heritage Association secretary Nor Hisham Zulkiflee
State Housing, local government and tourism committee chairman Datuk Nolee Ashilin Mohamed Radzi said she had yet to receive any official complaint about the issue.
However, she will ask the municipal council to check on the matter and rectify the issue if there are indeed contradicting facts.

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18-year-old pregnant Setapak teen beaten up by boyfriend and his buddies

Last week an 18-year-old pregnant teenager was left injured after being beaten up by her boyfriend and two of his buddies in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.
Reports say that the girl was taken by her boyfriend, known only as â€˜Atanâ€™, into an alley behind a college before being attacked by the three men.

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The assaulters apparently had used a hard object to hit the victim causing her to suffer injuries to the face.

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Police say that after the beating, the teenager was just left there at the scene.
The victim was later taken to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital by her father who had gotten word of the incident.
Neither the father nor anyone in her family knew that she had been five months pregnant.
Apparently the victim was attacked after she had repeatedly asked Atan to take responsibility for knocking her up.
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Atan and his buddies have been detained by police and the case is being investigated under section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing harm using an instrument.
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The ‘New Normal’Has Begun & Malaysians Must Exercise “Self-Control”

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With the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) now in effect, Malaysians must now exercise “self-control” in the fight against Covid-19.
Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says that as lockdown restrictions have been rolled back, it is now up to the rakyat to practice self-regulation and discipline to assimilate to life under the new standard operating procedures (SOPs) that have been set in place to maintain public health.
Ismail Sabri speaking live from Putrajaya on May 5.Credit: Facebook/Majlis Keselamatan Negara)
The government believes that the confusion on the first day of the CMCO was relatively contained and that the overall public had abided by established guidelines.
Lines at public rail stations across the city were packed with people on Monday.(Credit: Facebook)
We see that even though not everyone is following the set rules, we know that it’s not 100%, but most are obeying…Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob – via Facebook
The minister explained that authorities were no longer focusing on controlling and restricting public movement and would instead be keeping an eye on the public’s compliance with SOPs.
Ismail Sabri revealed that a special task force headed by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is established to maintain and enforce the CMCO.
He explained that aside from PDRM, so far 14 other agencies such as the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Immigration Department, Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department (RELA), Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) have been authorized by the Health Ministry (MOH) to carry out enforcement activities during the CMCO period.
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Enforcement will also be done across all levels in districts throughout the country with local authorities also joining observations.
The minister, in turn, reminds Malaysians that those in defiance of the CMCO can be subjected to penalties under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act.
The approach that the police will be using is similar, start with instruction, if that fails to control (the situation) it will be upgraded to a warning, and if (they) are still stubborn, then move on to legal action…Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob – via Facebook

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New Instagram feature now lets you silence bullies & trolls FOREVER

Letâ€™s face it, haters gonna hateâ€¦
And most of the time you canâ€™t really control or predict what people are going to say, especially on social media.
Well, a new feature on Instagram now lets you Restrict unwanted comments and unsought opinions on your postings.

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The new feature was rolled out as part of Instagramâ€™s efforts to curb online bullying by protecting your account from unwanted interactions.
Now you can simply ghost those internet trolls without the need of fully blocking them or reporting them to IG.

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So how does the new feature work?
You can restrict someone by simply swiping left on an undesired comment or commenter and selecting “Restrict”.
You can also tap on the comment youâ€™d like to restrict, hit the blue “caution” icon next to the delete button on the top navigation bar, and chose “Restrict”.

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Or if youâ€™re feeling extra giddy on pinning down undesired comments and people, you can also head directly to the profile of the person you want to restrict and do it there.

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You can also do the same through your “Privacy Settings” on your profile page.

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Once you enable Restrict, comments on your posts from a person you have restricted will only be visible to that person. (so they can just syok sendiri la nowâ€¦)
You can choose to view the comment by tapping “See Comment” and choose to ignore it, approve the comment to let everyone else see it, or just delete it altogether.
Do note that you wonâ€™t receive any notifications for comments from a restricted account.
The new feature is part of Instagramâ€™s move to empower the online community and taking a stand towards cyberbullying and negativity.

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So now you can continue to show off your creativity without being bothered by all those clowns on social media!

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9 things every hungry homesick Malaysian has done

Whether you were abroad for studies or on vacation, nothing reminds us more of home than a craving for our Malaysian food.
What can we do when we’re hungry and homesick though? See how many of these you’ve done…
1. Scrolling through the #malaysianfood hashtag on Instagram at 2am and getting hungrier with each picture.

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2. Googling the recipe for your favourite Malaysian dish, recreating it with substitute ingredients, and failing miserably.
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3. Stuffing the 30th pack of Maggi Kari and 10th pack of ikan assam paste into your luggage… because who needs towels anyway?
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4. Trying any Thai/Singaporean/Malaysian/Indonesian restaurants near you for a hint of home.
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5. Getting unreasonably upset when your friends in Malaysia post food pictures and it shows up on your timeline.
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6. Trying to explain to your international friends the exact Malaysian dish you crave in great detail until their eyes glaze over.
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7. Bugging your family to send you videos of your favourite foods then feeling miserable and hungry afterwards.
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8. Actually weeping a little when you finally get to eat something that really reminds you of home.
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9. Digging into your secret stash of Malaysian snacks you keep for desperate times only.

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Anthony Loke Versus KJ In GE15? DAP Rep Welcomes Potential Duel For Seremban Seat

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DAP secretary-general and incumbent Seremban MP Anthony Loke cherish the possibility of taking on Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar if the latter were to contest the Seremban parliamentary seat in the next general election.

In his Facebook posting earlier today, Loke said that Khairy, popularly known as KJ, is a political figure with a strong capability and would be a formidable opponent no matter which constituency he stands in the 15th general election (GE15).
“If it is true that he is contesting in the Seremban Parliament, then the competition will be fierce and will be one of the “hottest” seats in GE15,” he said.
However, Loke said that he is ready to give Khairy a run for his money if it is true that he will contest in Seremban in the next GE.
“Let the voters evaluate and decide whether I remain qualified to represent their interests in the Dewan Rakyat,” he said.

Yesterday, Khairy said that he might not be contesting in the next general election as the Rembau seat he held since 2008 is being eyed by UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
According to Khairy, Mohamad had sent a message to him “to get out of the way” as he intends to contest the Rembau parliamentary seat in the next general election in order for him to play a role at the federal level.
Mohamad or Tok Mat, is the Rembau UMNO division chief, and was a three-term Negeri Sembilan menteri besar. He was also the Rantau assemblyman since 2004. Rantau is one of the four state seats inside the Rembau parliamentary constituency.
“The worst-case scenario is that I don’t contest, it’s fine. It’s okay, I’m alright,” Khairy was quoted as saying by The Star.
READ MORE: “Don’t Drop KJ, He Is An Asset To BN” Reezal Merican On Health Minister Giving Way To Tok Mat In Next GE
Former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said that despite their differences, it is sad news to hear that a leader of Khairy’s statue is being displaced by an old leader.
“But to hear of younger leader ‘displaced’ by Baby-Boomers doesn’t augur well for the bigger-longer interest of Malaysia already experiencing a dearth of competent-dynamic leaders,” the Kuala Selangor MP tweeted.
Did we hear it correctly @Khairykj ?We may hv our differences, no qualms abt it. But to hear of younger leader 'displaced' by Baby-Boomers doesn't augur well for the bigger-longer interest of 🇲🇾already experiencing a dearth of competent-dynamic leaders😔https://t.co/hd3jILpVhe— Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul) September 5, 2022
Khairy has been the Rembau MP since 2008. Several seats had been linked to Khairy should UMNO decide to shift him from the Rembau parliamentary constituency, including Seremban, Port Dickson and Putrajaya.

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DOLLA’s New Single Berani, Is Now Available In Spatial Audio

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Popular Malaysian girl group DOLLA recently released their new single, “Berani”, a rallying cry for modern female empowerment in the face of oppression and fear.

The group, comprising Sabronzo, Tabby, Syasya, and Angel, bring their signature dance-pop style to the new song.
DOLLA first entered the spotlight with their hit debut Dolla Make You Wanna and Impikan/Watch Me Glow in 2020.
Whenever we listen to music on Spatial Audio, the quality is noticeably better and we can appreciate the music more, so we’re really excited to have our song “Berani” available in Spatial Audio too!DOLLA on their new release mixed in Dolby Atmos.
You can listen to Berani in Spatial Audio on Apple Music here.

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Does Marrybrown’s New Oishii Japan Menu Makes You Teri-fied Or Wanna Teri-ak? [Review]

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Fun Fact: Did you know that Marrybrown even has an outlet in Sweden?

That’s our local brand right there! Way to go Marrybrown!
Marrybrown outlet at IOI City Mall Putrajaya.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Being the first local halal fast-food restaurant chain in Malaysia since 1981 in Johor Bahru, they currently have around 500 restaurants across 16 countries including China, India, Tanzania, UAE and others.
While they are expanding our local brand internationally, they’re also bringing international flavours to the local’s palate!
Following last year’s Marrybrown’s Around The World Journey from countries such as Korea, Thailand and Italy; this year, they’re bringing flavours from the land of rising sun to us: Japan.
Some cosplayers were even there at the event. See how Japanese it is? (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Aside from having pink sakura shades in their new menu, they’ve also brought the teriyaki and wasabi taste here too.
The characteristics of Japanese food can be rather similar to Malaysian cuisine and that’s why Malaysians are generally receptive to Japanese food. Seeing this appeal for many years, that’s why we are eager to introduce our Oishii Japan menu that’s unique yet familiar to the taste buds of our fellow Malaysians.Dato Joshua Liew, Chief Executuve Officer of Marrybrown
The New Oishii Menu
Their new menu features a pink burger (the buns, not the patty), a pink drink and fried chicken draped with their new sauce.
Oishii Rice Bowl Combo (left) and Oishii Box Meal (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
There are four sets to choose from and three of them come with a side of potato wedges and a Sakura Fizz drink. The sets are as follows:
2-piece Oishii Chicken Combo (RM20.50)Oishii Burger Combo (RM15.30)Oishii Box Meal (RM23.90)Oishii Rice Bowl Combo (RM12.90) [no potato wedges]
Oishii Burger Combo (left) and 2-piece Oishii Chicken Combo (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The Taste Test
I got to try the Oishii Box meal which has the Oishii Burger, 1-piece Oishii Chicken, Potato Wedges, Sakura Fizz and a dip of the Teriyaki Wasabi sauce.
Initially, I thought there were two different sauces for the dips: one teriyaki and one wasabi. But it turns out, they’re combined together! Tough luck for wasabi haters out there.
What’s advertised (left) vs what you get (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Apparently, the pink sakura shade of the bun and drink makes us imagine that we’re in a field of cherry blossoms. Well, I just thought it was cute. It definitely appeals to the feminine side of me!
Starting with the drink, the carbonated cold drink tastes quite nice on a hot day. I can taste the refreshing sakura breeze under my tongue. Kidding. It’s a sweet sugary drink with little notes of guava. I feel like drinking a pink guava slushie. It’s refreshing, sweet and sour at the same time.
As for the burger, it’s just a regular crispy chicken patty enclosed by soft pink buns and a dollop of the special sauce in between it. You can even smell the wasabi when you hold the burger. Yikes!
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The first bite of the burger was very interesting. I can definitely taste the sweet, salty and savoury Teriyaki sauce which I love. But after a while, you’ll get the taste of that pungent sharp wasabi taste. It’s actually quite confusing as you get the sweetness, saltiness, bitterness and also spiciness all in one bite. It plays with your taste buds!
The chicken comes with the same dip as the burger, the Teriyaki Wasabi sauce. You can request more sauce with additional charges if you really like it.
The Verdict
All in all, I believe that this is perfect for wasabi lovers. The sharpness of the wasabi heat combined with the tangy teriyaki keeps you craving for more.
The sauce is actually quite addictive, to be honest. I managed to finish all of it (even though I’m not a big fan of wasabi) thanks to the rich umami taste from the teriyaki sauce.
But if you’re not a fan of wasabi, better steer away from this as the wasabi taste will overpower the umami taste in the end. But hey, you got that sweet and refreshing Sakura Fizz to cool down the heat.
You should definitely try this out for yourselves and let us know whether the pink masquerade overshadows the piquant kick!

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Perak Now Has A Drive-In Cinema

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Perak has become the first state in the country to launch a drive-in cinema, known as the Casuarina-Sini Drive.
Located in Downtown Meru, the cinema can accommodate up to 70 vehicles at any one time.
This cinema is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism sector in Perak which is badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and to help revive the activities of tourists travelling to Ipoh.Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu via Bernama
The tickets are priced between RM36 and RM42 per vehicle, but it includes a set of snacks and drinks.
You can book your tickets here : www.sini-drive.com.my
The public can enjoy screenings of various genres including action movies as well as Bollywood fare from 8 pm to 11 pm on a 6-metre by 18-metre screen daily except Mondays.

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M’sian smartphone retailer offers full refund for Huawei devices if Google access is lost

Due to the ban by the US government, Huawei is about to face a wide range of restrictions. Despite getting a 90-day reprieve, it is uncertain if Huawei smartphones will continue to have full access and support of the Android ecosystem from Google.

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To address this uncertainty and provide some reassurance to their customers, local Malaysian smartphone retailer DirectD has launched a refund campaign for their customers who use the smartphone brand.
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Via a post on their Facebook page, DirectD announced that if your device loses access to Googleâ€™s collection of apps and services, you will be eligible for a 100% refund.
That means you can either replace your phone with another, or get a full cash refund.

The Google collection of apps includes the Google Playstore, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp.
The post links up to DirectDâ€™s entire Huawei product catalogue that covers both Huawei and Honor brand devices.
The refund is only applicable to original Huawei Malaysia units purchased via DirectD, so if you bought your Huawei elsewhere, you wonâ€™t be able to claim the refund (so you better keep that receipt!)

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The campaignâ€™s terms and conditions also mentioned that the refund is valid for new devices bought starting June 24, 2019. Yes, that’s today.
The refund doesn’t include software and security updates and only lasts for as long as the warranty of the phone.
FYI, Google and several other US-based companies which sell hardware, software and technical services to Huawei are currently lowkey pressuring the US government to lift their ban.

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So, best case scenario is that this refund wonâ€™t be necessary in the near future!


[Watch] Bikers Helping Fellow Biker Warms Hearts

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Malaysians are known for many things, among them kindness and willingness to help one another.

As a testimony to the statement above, a TikTok video of a biker helping another biker has gone viral on social media.
The video was posted by @jonmaca on TikTok. In the video, he stumbled upon a biker who encountered problems with his bike chain.
The chain had become loose and did not sit well on the sprocket and as a result, the man could not ride his bike further.
Upon checking on the condition of the bike, he decided to help the man tow the bike using a method he learned from his friends.
He called it the Malaysian way of towing bikes which is basically one biker pushing the other biker from behind by placing his foot on the passenger’s foot rest.
The highlight of the incident is that halfway through on the highway, where the helper appeared to be struggling, another biker came from behind and without saying or asking anything, offered his help in towing the bike.
This did not stop here as bikers who were passing by could be seen taking turns in helping to tow the bike.
  @jonmaca Kalau motor rosak tengah jalan, ada ke orang akan tolong? Tengok sendiri❤❤❤. #semangatrakyatmalaysia #kita1bangsa #1negara #syukur #cabaranhidup #kepercayaan ♬ bunyi asal – 🎖💙ɪɑʍ_Qɑɦ💛🌈💎 – 🎖💙ɪɑʍ_Qɑɦ💛💎
This video was very touching to many people that they expressed their feelings through the comment section.

Some netizens even said that the video made them cry.
This incident shows the true Malaysian sprit that we are always there to help each other in times of need.

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Social Media Flooded With Visuals Of Overturned Trailer And Mangled Car On 2nd Penang Bridge

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From the visuals being shared on social media, it would appear that a terrible accident occurred on the second Penang Bridge, between Batu Kawan and Bayan Lepas, involving a trailer and a car.

Information from road users stated that there was massive traffic jam following the accident.
Pic Credit: Facebook
Videos and pictures of the accident are spreading like a wildfire on social media platforms.
Accident level gila di atas jambatan Pulau Pinang…. pic.twitter.com/VZAL217Iej— MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) May 12, 2023
From the video, it can be seen that the car involved in the accident is almost completely crushed.
As for the trailer, the load that it was carrying toppled in the middle of the road and the trailer itself appeared to be stuck on the side of the bridge.
The road was littered with debris form the accident.
However, the standstill traffic has started to move slowly after cleaning work on the road commenced.
There is no official information of the accident yet from the authorities.

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Herd Immunity Against Covid-19 Is Not Yet Possible, Says DG

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The chances of Malaysians developing herd immunity against Covid-19 is slim.
According to the Director-General of Health, Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah the possibilities of developing a situation where large parts of the population can develop an immunity to the Covid-19 virus and in turn curb the spread of the pandemic is still being studied by global experts.
The DG speaking during a public briefing on Covid-19 updates on May 6.(Credit: Facebook/Kementrian Kesihatan Malaysia)
The term herd immunity, as the name would suggest, essentially means a state of communal protection against a particular disease by having members of the population immune to infection.
Picture it like having a protective barrier made out of ordinary people.
As more and more people become immune to a particular virus, the less chance an infection can spread among the community to form an outbreak.
How herd immunity is supposed to work.(Credit: The Conversation)
The DG clarifies that even though patients can fully recover from the viral infection, it is still unknown whether a person can in fact develop an immunity to the contagion and not get reinfected.
The doctor explained that although patients infected with Covid-19 do produce IgM (immunoglobulin M) and IgG (immunoglobulin G) antibodies – think of antibodies as our bodyâ€™s natural pathogen killers that protect us from getting sick -Â  against the virus, there was no guarantee that recovered patients won’t get infected again.
And as the world still endeavors on developing a vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Noor Hisham reminds Malaysians to maintain social distancing and hygiene practices even with looser restrictions during the imposed Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
Experts estimate that it could take years to develop a credible vaccine for Covid-19.(Credit: Dimitri Houtteman/Unsplash)
According to the DG, even though the country successfully managed to bring the infection curve under control, the rakyat must not become careless and lose sight of the dangers of the pandemic.
Dr. Noor Hisham says that the country was now focusing on more targeted approaches in dealing with the nationâ€™s outbreak.
The Health Ministry (MOH) is concentrating efforts on detecting and preventing further spread of the virus on targeted groups like the tabligh cluster and the latest foreign and migrant worker cluster.
As of writing, Malaysiaâ€™s total number of positive cases is 6,428 though more than 4,000 people are already recovering from the disease.

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Rare Light Phenomenon In Johor, No It’s Not Megatron Looking For A Place To Land

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Johor is known for many things such as the Legoland theme park and the Johor Laksa. Yesterday however, Johor was famous for a rare phenomenon known as Light Pillar.

JOHOR 26/03/2023Fenomena Light Pillar atau Tiang Cahaya yang dapat disaksikan oleh penduduk di sekitar Johor Bahru malam tadi.Tiang Cahaya merupakan fenomena optik yang berlaku di atmosfera Bumi hasil daripada pantulan cahaya semulajadi atau buatan pada kristal ais yang… pic.twitter.com/Z7KwxIuPM8— MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) March 26, 2023

From the video that was shared, a bright orange light can be seen in the clouds by the people in the surrounding areas.
This rare phenomenon brought many interesting comments with people making references to the Transformers, Avengers and Ultraman.
Bukan Thor nak turun ke?— Abu Zikr (@AbuZikr) March 26, 2023
decepticon nak mendarat di bumi tu tiang teleport depa— mohd hanafi zaini (@HanafiZaini) March 26, 2023
wanda maximoff is tht u??— dan (@dayyumdanial) March 27, 2023
One of them even shared an image illustrating how the light pillars form in the sky.
Partikel-partikel ais di langit memantulkan cahaya dari bandar sebelah jadilah light pillar pic.twitter.com/AvizknGupf— 君の菜は菜澄だ。ヒントをあげた通り、その「菜」の漢字は「ナ」と読むの。読み間違わないで。 (@brotulerz94) March 26, 2023
According to the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), the Light Pillar phenomenon happens when there is a strong light from the Earth’s surface surrounded by a body of water. At the same time, the atmospheric temperature is very low and ice (flakes) forms that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Meanwhile, the earth’s surface temperature is very hot.
These two conditions result in the light reflecting in the atmosphere and it looks like a pillar of light hanging in the sky. Polar regions are where this condition always happens.
Anyone can see this event; for instance, in 2017, a group of photographers in Kudat, Sabah saw this extremely unusual occurrence. The sky is decorated by the Pillars of Light at night, which are visible in a variety of hues.
Phenomenon as such is what makes the universe that we live in such an interesting place. We are lucky enough if we are able to be witness these phenomenons right in front of our eyes.

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In Remembrance Of His Late Son, This Man Grew An Orchard In The Middle Of KL

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In the hustling and bustling city of Kuala Lumpur, who knew there’d be an orchard with various local fruits and plants?

Located in between the Taman Tun MRT Station and Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery lies a hidden orchard called the Urban Orchard KL, owned by a positively cheerful man named Uncle Yen.
According to Wiki Impact, despite the optimistic persona, Uncle Yen or Yen Maseri Hj. Idris had to go through a heartbreaking past that led him to work on this hidden orchard.
(Credit:Urban Orchard KL, Wiki Impact / Instagram)
Seven years ago, Uncle Yen was in the recruitment industry when he got the news that his son passed away. After working 32 years in the industry, the loss of his son affected his spirit and he can’t seem to continue working there anymore.
He also said that he was a graveyard digger for a year back then and finally decided to cope with the loss by working on a personal project near his home. The project gave him strength and a motive to carry on.
Initially, he said that the area was just an active site for mosquito breeding and so he took an effort to clean the place up and turn it into something useful for the environment.
Fast forward 7 years later and he now has an orchard filled with plenty of mature fruit trees and various animals.
(Credit:Urban Orchard KL, Wiki Impact / Instagram)
His work of revamping the mosquito breeding area into a breathtaking orchard has positively affected the ecosystem. The river there is cleaner, and animals started to inhabit the area such as Tilapia fish, tortoises, monitor lizards, stray animals and more.
Some of the fruits that he grows in the orchard are Monthong Durian, Harum Manis mangoes, Honey Jackfruit (Nagka Madu), Ping Pong Longans, Kedondong, Lemons, Miracle Berries and more.
I’m saving the orchard, I’m saving the river. I’m saving the urban forest.Uncle Yen, Caretaker of Urban Orchard KL
Initially, Uncle Yen funded the orchard with his own pockets but over the years, he developed a secure support system in the form of a club with 150 members. They all chimed in to help pay for big things at the orchard like protective gates and vet bills for injured strays in the community.
(Credit:Urban Orchard KL / Instagram)
He said that he has big dreams for the orchard. He aimed to open a cute ice cream parlour shop there to sell ice cream to welcome visitors.
He also said that he’s actually very happy to be working on the orchard. He dedicates his years of hard work for the younger generation to enjoy. He wants the young people to appreciate their nature more and be grateful to mother nature.
I’m giving this to the young people. I just take care of the orchard, and that’s enough for me. I’m very happy. That’s what I’ve been telling the young people. This is for you guys. Uncle Yen, Caretaker of Urban Orchard KL
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Let’s pay a visit to his ice cream stall once he opens it one day there at the orchard.
Meanwhile, if you wanna find out more about the orchard or Uncle Yen, you can follow Urban Orchard KL on Instagram and Tiktok.
READ MORE: Did You Know River Terrapins Are Called Tuntung Because Of The Sound The Females Make?
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[Watch] Newlywed Conned On Wedding Day, Orders Catering For 700 Pax But Only Gets Food For 50 Pax

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Sometimes, wedding dreams turn into nightmares through no fault of the newlywed couple.

Recently, a wedding planner was accused of cheating the clients.
The bride, Nurul Norafiza Abdul Hamed, 25, re-counted the ‘tragedy’ during her wedding day when food for guests was almost non-existent.
In a 32-second video uploaded to TikTok, she revealed being cheated by the wedding planner when she only received food for 50 people out of their total orders of 700.
In the end, the guests had to order food on their own.
Kesian Pengantin, order makan untuk 700pax tapi yang dapat makanan tak sampai untuk 50pax.📽nurulnorafiza pic.twitter.com/J1jSun9Sk5— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) June 8, 2022
She Trusted The Wedding Planner
Nurul Norafiza was quoted by mStar saying that a full payment of RM18,250 was made to the individual who offered the wedding package.
The day of happiness turned into sadness, it’s the saddest tragedy for my family and I on 4 June, 2022. I never thought it could be like this, when it happened before my eyes, the crying did not stop.Newlywed Nurul Norafiza on being conned on her wedding day.
Not only that, but the PA system (sound system) also did not arrive for the wedding ceremony which was held in Taman Cahaya Masai in Pasir Gudang, Johor.
She said a police report had been lodged at the Larkin police station.
Meanwhile, she also discovered other couples had also been scammed by the same wedding planner.
Some of them had their wedding on the same day as her, and they did not get any food at all.
Nurul Norafiza said she engaged the wedding planner through Facebook.
Netizens Offer Sympathy And Advice
Meanwhile, the public expressed their sympathy and pray that the couple would continue to persevere with the trials faced during their special ceremony.
Netizens said wedding packages at prices that are too good to be true should be double-checked.
RM8/pax untuk 4 bulan lepas😌 pic.twitter.com/Ux8DAuWIoE— F A K H R I ® (@mohdfakhri) June 9, 2022
At the same time, some said that the culprit is the wedding planner which had recently been arrested by police.
Alhamdulillah dah kena cekup. Celaka sampai 50k lebih scam orang. Dah ramai rupanya kenaSiap serve makanan basi. Harey betul lah pic.twitter.com/ybmMIEPn9p— Amirul Kalif Syde (@KalifPoi23) June 9, 2022
Warning Signs And How To Protect
A legitimate wedding planner will not ask you to deposit money in their bank accounts. Those who do will provide you with receipts.
A legitimate wedding planner will also not ask you to pay in full before the event.
Couples must only pay the remaining amount of the package on the day of the event.
Five signs a wedding vendor is legit:
Glowing recommendations. A license and insurance. A professional portfolio. Professional accreditations and memberships. A great gut feeling.

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[Watch] Volunteers Drive To Help Flood Victims But Don’t Want To Pay The Toll

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A video showing several flood relief volunteers allegedly arguing with toll plaza workers had caught the attention of netizens.

Accordingly, the argument was because the volunteers insisted they should be exempted from paying tolls.
The reason: they were members of a non-governmental organization (NGO) on a mission to send aid to flood victims.
  @andy8836 Datang memberi bantuan tanpa mahu bayar toll.pendapat anda?#fyp #fypdongggggggg #fypシ゚viral #foryou ♬ original sound  – Andy 🔹
 The toll plaza employee said there is no exemption on toll payment for each individual who passes through the highway.
The exemption is only given to designated government agencies, such as the fire and rescue department.
Auxiliary police, volunteers and other government agencies also have to pay toll, which can only be done with the Touch n Go card.Toll plaza employee on the
Dissatisfied with the explanation, the volunteers – from Persatuan Kebajikan Komuniti Tanjong Pulau Pinang (PKKT) –  continue to dispute the matter.
We only come to help people. Alamak.The volunteers arguing why they should be exempted from paying tax.
It’s Easy To Judge, But More Difficult To Understand
Netizens were not amused by the antics of the volunteers and criticized them for their arrogance.
Netizens pointed that many people also volunteered to help flood victims without asking to be exempted from paying the toll.
Some chided that the volunteers should just ride motorcycles to avoid paying the toll.
Netizens criticize the volunteers for refusing to pay the toll. (Source: TikTok)
Another TikTok user, Hari Sunther, said the volunteers could have genuinely mistaken that they are entitled to toll exemption.
Some called on the volunteers to learn from Abang Viva who is widely lauded for his selflessness in giving to flood victims.
READ MORE: As ‘Abang Viva’ Perseveres in Helping Flood Victims, Netizens Ask Perodua To Give Him A New Car
Clearing The Air
Meanwhile, PKKT spokesperson Tang Heng Hoo told TRP that volunteer fire and rescue personnel are exempted from tolls in Penang, including the Penang Bridge.
Our volunteers had always been exempted from paying toll in Penang  whenever they are out on volunteerism duty. Perhaps it has not been clearly outlined if the exemption applies to toll plazas nationwide. The Fire and Rescue Department had taken note of the matter, and will discuss it at the federal level in Putrajaya.PKKT spokesperson Tang Heng Hoo to TRP on the toll exemption for volunteers
He said the incident had been a misunderstanding, and the toll plaza allowed them to pass without having to pay toll after further verification on the spot.
Volunteer fire and rescue personnel helping flood victims in Cheras. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Tang added that the incident happened at a toll plaza near Ipoh.
The volunteers were on their way back to Penang after assisting flood victims in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
Tang added that similar misunderstandings had also happened in the past, though few and far in between.
In Nov 2019, the volunteer firefighters of Taman Sri Serdang encountered a similar problem at the NPE Highway.

Volunteer fire and rescue personnel from near and afar help out in post-flood cleanup in Klang Valley. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
In July 2020, the director-general of the Fire and Rescue Department Mohammad Hamdan Wahid was quoted by Berita Harian as saying that volunteer firefighters will be empowered.
As of 2020, there are more than 14,800 volunteer firefighters nationwide who are actively helping the Fire and Rescue Department deal with fire incidents in rural and remote areas.
Volunteer firefighters from Penang helping out with the flood cleanup in Klang Valley. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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M’sian Social Media’s Witty Reactions To UMNO’s Overnight Withdrawal From PN

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It wasn’t enough that we suddenly got a new Deputy Prime Minister without so much as a “by the way”, Malaysians woke up this morning to a rude shock as UMNO announced, in the middle of the night, that they will be withdrawing support from the current government.

As most of the country (sans insomniacs) peacefully slumbered as this was happening, it taught an important lesson: politics never sleeps.
Woke up this morning and now #KerajaanTumbang trending.Sleeping is dangerous.— Ernest Ng Bro (@ernestngBRO) July 8, 2021
Ah, Malaysia. Where the action begins at 1am, but the restaurants close at 8.— brian gomez 🏴 (@briang0mez) July 7, 2021
Malaysians once again took to the internet, using humour to cope with the trauma of an unstable political landscape, just like what happened in February 2020, except this time in the midst of a pandemic.
READ MORE: Malaysians Go Wild With Political Memes To Cope With Crisis
The rest of the world is watching football while Malaysians are the football again— Michelle Yesudas 🏴 (@MichelleYesudas) July 7, 2021
#KerajaanTumbang someone said our whole country is going thru a k-drama type of thing I cant with this anymore it is 8 am pic.twitter.com/Zb8iXfWDlw— Ned/Melur | Married to Rebecca Chambers (@JoseAndKevinsBF) July 8, 2021
Woke up with a headache, chills, body aches, and an allergy to Malaysian political bs. Panadol will hopefully help with at least 3 of those things.— Hanna Alkaf (@yesitshanna) July 8, 2021
future student ask :what is happened in 2020-2021?buku sejarah :  #KerajaanTumbang pic.twitter.com/M4qUwF72sx— 🇲🇾 🏴Siapakah Bapa kegagalan🏴 (@phhsktn) July 8, 2021
guessing politics like guessing mystery meat— cheryl lee yesudas (@cheryllahhh) July 8, 2021
One thing’s for sure, this is only the beginning of a new chapter in the history textbooks.

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Johor Scammer Claiming 14 Family Members Died To Covid Allegedly Made RM91,000

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Cops arrested a 45-year-old contract worker employed with Petronas’ Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor for allegedly scamming co-workers and the public with a fake story that 14 of his family members had died of Covid-19 to collect donations.

Police officials say that the suspect had been spreading the lie since June to take advantage of people’s sympathy and collect handouts straight to his bank account.
Reputedly, the man had collected some RM91,000 in donations before his ruse was uncovered.
He was arrested on 4 September and investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, dishonesty and deception, which carries a maximum punishment of 10 years imprisonment, fines as well as whipping.

Confirming the arrest, Petronas said that it does not condone employee misconduct and would be cooperating with investigations.

The long con
It’s understood that a sob story where a Petronas supervisor had lost his wife, eight children, and other family members to coronavirus had been floating around personal messaging apps and social media.
The note described the heavy burden faced by the man who lost his wife and three children between June and July. Then in September, the message was apparently updated to say that his five children, mother, sister, in-laws and nephews and nieces were also killed by the pandemic.
A series of screenshots spreading on social media also reveal how deep the con had gone down.
Supposedly, the man’s co-workers and bosses were even tricked to attend a virtual ‘tahlil’ or wake to pay respects and mourn the family’s death.
(Credit: Facebook/Twitter)
Even Johor’s Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim almost fell victim to the scam – having ordered the Johor Health Department to help the man in any way that it could.
(Credit: HRHJohorII via Twitter)

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Tun Mahathir Shares His Thoughts On Being Quarantined

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By Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
Today is March 18. I am at home. I have been quarantined, required to stay at home because the government has ordered a partial lock-down, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
On March 12, I met a group of young members of Parliament of Pakatan Harapan, to explain what happened. At the end, before leaving they requested to have a picture with me. I did not think much of it. I did not think they would be infected. They crowded around me, closely so as to be in the photo.
On March 17, my assistant Sufi, showed the photo and told me one of the MP from Sarawak hadÂ proven positiveÂ when tested for Covid-19.
I did not think much of it. I was feeling well. Indeed, many visitors remarked on how well I looked. But the authorities thought differently. A team of doctors and nurses had arrived at the Perdana Leadership Foundation where I was working and stopped me as I was going home for lunch.
They took a swab and told me I had to be quarantined for 14 days from date of contact.
And so here I am, home-quarantined. I had been talking to people to be serious about this pandemic. I have even done aÂ video clip. Now I must be serious and accept beingÂ quarantined.
This coronavirus is something that we never had before. It is easily infectious or contagious and in a number of cases it is fatal. We have no medicine or vaccine to counter it. All we can do is to treat symptoms like fever, cough, breathlessness and if there is lung infection and you are old, you may die. I am old, 94 years old.
The threat posed by Covid-19 is due to ease of infection and possible death. To manage the infection or contagion, it is necessary to isolate people. They must avoid being close to each other. Since we usually do not know who has the virus, everyone has to be far apart from each other.
Since men by nature are gregarious, keeping millions of people apart from each other is extremely difficult. When we work, travel, play, watch games or at the cinemas we would come together.
When we travel, almost always we would be confined in vehicles close together. To avoid this, we have to stop travelling. This affects the tourist industry greatly. In many cases, there is a 70 percent decline.
Credit: AFP / The Asean Post
The airlines would suffer. The tourist industry would suffer. The hotels, ground transport, restaurants would suffer. Employees would suffer as they may be laid off. Their employers will not be earning enough money to pay them.
For Malaysia, the tourist industry is the second biggest foreign exchange earner, after Petronas. The government would lose a lot of revenue.
People working in the tourist industry would lose jobs and income. This would be terrible because these people need food and drink.
In Malaysia, the petroleum industry is not big, but itâ€™s a big contribution to government revenue. At times Petronas paid to the government as much as RM80 billion. The budgeted price of one barrel of crude for 2020 was fixed at USD63 (RM279) per barrel. It is now selling at less than 50 percent of the budgeted price. Government revenue may go down to RM30 billion.
Credit: The Fifth person
The stimulus package involved an increase in government expenditure and a decrease in taxes. Meeting this extra expenditure with decreased government revenue would be challenging.
In the meantime, even a partial lockdown would reduce business and profits. Again, Government revenue would be affected.
For small enterprises, the loss would be terrible. These people earn today for today. Even if they are able to do some business it would not be sufficient to pay for their food. The government may have to give them financial support.
What is happening in Malaysia is happening to the rest of the world also. Industries may have to stop or at least reduce production. Exports and imports would be affected. Economies would go into recession worldwide. Even the richest countries would suffer.
Truly we all are faced with a terrible catastrophe.


TM Introduces 1Mbps Internet Package For RM38 And Backtracks After Receiving Backlash From Malaysians

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In an age when 5G smartphones are coming out in droves and internet speeds reaching up to tens and hundreds of megabits per second (Mbps), local telco provider TM recently dropped a bombshell of an internet plan that surprised many Malaysians.

They introduced the Broadband Lite 1Mbps, which, according to their website, gives users download speeds up to 1Mbps and upload speeds up to 384 kilotbit per second (Kbps).
They will also get a free wireless router but the data will be capped at 1 gigabyte (GB).
It’s reported by Harian Metro that the announcement was made through the Unifi Community forum where it’s stated that this package is aimed at users who rarely use the internet.
Credit: unifi
What happens when you reach that 1GB cap
According to their FAQs, once users exceed the 1GB data cap the service will be throttled to 128Kbps and the quota will be automatically renewed at every 1st day of the month.
There will be no data volume top up option for this package but heavy data users have the option to upgrade to 1Mbps unlimited which is priced at RM110.
TM also states that the customer cannot view their Internet quota utilisation. However they will be notified when the usage reaches 80% and 100%.
Users will be tied for the contract for 12 months and those who want terminate the service before that period will have to pay a penalty of RM350.
Back To The Past-type of internet plan
Malaysians didn’t exactly welcome the new internet plan, with one user saying on Twitter that it looks like something that belongs in 2005.
TM Broadband Lite dengan harga RM38 sebulan, kelajuan 1Mbps dan data had 1GB sahaja pada tahun 2021.Ada kontrak 12 bulan pula tu. Takpela, positif je. Mungkin mereka anggap sekarang masih tahun 2005. 🥴 pic.twitter.com/l2UesuKFbN— FAIZ ZAINAL (@thefaizzainal) June 19, 2021
Meanwhile, tech blogger Xavier Naxa also gave his opinion on the matter, saying that he doesn’t really mind the data speed but was disappointed with the quota.
Saya terbaca satu penulisan dikongsi oleh @amanz berkenaan satu pekej daripada TM iaitu Broadband Lite yang bagi saya sangat tidak berbaloi. Saya tiada isu dengan kelajuan 1Mbps, cuma terkilan dengan kuota 1GB sahaja ditawarkan dengan harga langganan RM38 sebulan. pic.twitter.com/CqwpBG89en— Xavier Naxa (@XavierNaxa) June 19, 2021
Even the users in the Unifi forum were unhappy with the plan, saying that it’s already 2021 and a Windows update alone can exceed that meagre quota.
Credit: unifi community forum
TM comes out of the woodwork, says it’s an old plan
To address the situation TM has reached out to Amanz and said that the 1Mbps Broadband Lite plan was introduced in 2015, therefore it’s not a new plan.
They also said that it was intended for users who rarely need internet in areas covered by the Streamyx network.
The telco apologised for the confusion and said they are in the process of reviewing offerings to meet customer and market demand, and would update them accordingly.

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Malaysian Women Take The Lead In Uyghur Human Rights Issues

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Malaysian women working through non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have expressed concern about the Uyghur people.
The NGOs are working with their Uyghur counterpart from Turkiye to provide advocacy, enlightenment and awareness about the situation of the Uyghur people in China’s northwest region of Xinjiang, also known as East Turkistan.
The Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) and Global Peace Mission (GPM) said their women leaders met with their Uyghur counterparts from the International Union of East Turkestan Organisation (IUETO).
Abim exco Wan Noor Fadhilah Wan Ibrahim said the purpose of the meeting is to consolidate the fight for Uyghur rights, especially for women and children.

Besides continuous advocacy programs, they also look at exchanging ideas and expertise.
She added that plans are also in the pipeline to conduct mass programs to achieve more networking and public involvement from Malaysians in the current era.
A round table discussion was recently held and has reached several resolutions centred mainly on awareness creation.
We also aim to create more opportunities for exchange programs for Uyghur women, notably in education, work and culture.Abim exco Wan Noor Fadhilah Wan Ibrahim on their long term plan to assist the Uyghurs.
The NGOs will also help provide food aid, medical support, trauma and psychosocial rehabilitation, especially for children.
They will also look into other long-term needs such as educational needs, employment, and resettlement of Uyghurs.
READ MORE: With New NGO, Malaysians Show Support For Uyghurs
A Contentious And Complex Issue.
The Uyghurs are a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority group.
China has implemented various policies and actions against the Uyghurs, which have raised concerns and criticisms from the international community.
China’s government has cited several reasons for its actions in Xinjiang, including combating extremism, terrorism, and separatism.
Turkish Uyghur woman is looking for her uncle.Her uncle has been imprisoned in China for six years for no reason.Seorang wanita Uighur Turki sedang mencari pamannya.Pamannya telah dipenjara di Cina selama enam tahun tanpa alasan.#news #djurnal The ABChttps://t.co/m7BnsUR21R— 日深🇯🇵🇹🇼🇺🇦No Biden Yes Trump (@midori_miri) April 14, 2023
China claims it is taking measures to maintain stability and promote economic development in the region.
The Chinese government has accused some Uyghur individuals and groups of engaging in extremist activities, including violence and terrorism.
It has framed its actions as part of a broader global fight against terrorism.
However, many human rights organizations, international governments, and Uyghur activists have raised concerns about China’s treatment of the Uyghurs.
These include allegations of human rights abuses, discrimination, and cultural suppression targeting Uyghurs and other Muslim minority groups.

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MITI Just Pointed That Malaysian Workers ARE Productive

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Earlier this week, the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) caused quite a stir when it claimed that many businesses will go under if the living wage in urban cities is set at RM2,700 per month.
MEF executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan told Sinar Harian that wage increments must be in line with employees’ productivity and level of professionalism.
While his statement raised the hackles of Malaysians online and worker’s union groups including the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC), it turns out that the International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) just proved that Malaysian workers are indeed underpaid.
In a tweet on 1st July, MITI released data from the 27th National Productivity Report 2020 by Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) that showed the national labour productivity actually grew by 2.2% in 2019.
Tahap produktiviti tenaga kerja di Malaysia yang tinggi menunjukkan rakyat Malaysia adalah sebuah komuniti yang produktif. Dari sudut ekonomi pula, tahap produktiviti yang tinggi akan mampu menjadikan Malaysia lebih kompetitif. @AzminAli @limbanhong @MPC_HQ @lokmanhakim_ali pic.twitter.com/xeNTr4G9nE— MITI Malaysia (@MITIMalaysia) July 1, 2020
Based on the productivity report, the average Malaysian employee creates RM40.60 of value for every hour worked, which adds up to RM6,496 for a month of work (8 hours/day, 5 days/week).
The report even specifically states that Malaysia’s labour productivity has maintained a steady growth over recent years.
Malaysia’s labour productivity performance (GDP per employment) from 2015 to 2019.(Credit:  27th National Productivity Report 2020)
Even the Statistics Department (DOSM) noted in their Malaysian Economic Statistics Review Vol. 1/2020 Report that the value added per hour worked is RM40.
Many online were quick to note the vast difference in this value compared to the national minimum wage of RM1,200.
Malaysian Productivity: RM40.60/hour (RM7,037/month)Malaysian Median Income: RM13.32/hour (RM2,308/month)Malaysian Minimum Wage: RM6.35/hour – RM6.92/hour (RM1,100-RM1,200/month)Seems that the Malaysian worker is being underpaid. I wonder where all that surplus is going 🤔 https://t.co/JosGiXwOAX— Stay At Home Soybean Socialist ✊🏼 🏳🌈 🏳⚧ (@Natcromancer) July 2, 2020
26hari X 8jam X Rm40.60 = RM8444.80 sebulan.Tapi gaji minimum rakyat Malaysia hanya Rm1200 sebulan. Jauh beza ye https://t.co/1Kn4f3aqD0— amirulayob (@ayoub_mirul) July 2, 2020
'value added per hour ' . Yeah right. Overworked underpaid https://t.co/Uh46FlpeWj— qidran asyraf (@qidr_an) July 2, 2020
so how do you justify a minimum wage that is well below our levels of productivity. https://t.co/lBeCiBHXrU— Nabil Ersyad (@NabilErsyad) July 1, 2020
A 2016 report by Bank Negara Malaysia revealed that the minimum living wage for a single adult in an urban area is RM2,700, over twice the current minimum wage.

Govt: Jobs are plenty & youths are picky. Don’t believe it

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Ramai majikan dijangka gulung tikar jika naik gaji RM2,700  Artikel Penuh : https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/89882/BERITA/Nasional/Ramai-majikan-dijangka-gulung-tikar-jika-kadar-gaji-naik-RM2700 © 2018 Hakcipta Terpelihara Kumpulan Karangkraf
M’sia’s labour productivity grew by 2.2% in 2019
MTUC tells employers group to back claim that RM2,700 ‘living wage’ would kill businesses
Bank Negara Malaysia - The Living Wage: Beyond Making Ends Meet


GE15: The Recommended Voting Time Is Just A Suggestion

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There has been some confusion regarding the recommended voting time (Masa Keluar Mengundi Yang Digalakkan) listed together with the voting details on the MySPR Semak website.

The suggested time slot was introduced in the previous elections in a bid to streamline the voting crowd on polling day.
MAKLUMAT UNTUK PENGUNDI KALI PERTAMA/BARU1) Pusat Mengundi; Ini tempat yang kau akan buang undi.Tak boleh suka-suka tukar dan pusat mengundi tak semestinya sama bagi setiap PRU/PRN/PRK.Semuanya terserah kepada ketetapan SPR. pic.twitter.com/jI3R1K4GX1— Mohammad Faeez Harith (@H_Bakkaniy) November 4, 2022
Many voters are worried that they are bound by the time frame and it’ll prove to be an inconvenience for some if it’s true.
The matter had also prompted Sibu and Lanang incumbents Oscar Ling and Alice Lau to ask the Election Commission (EC) to remove the suggested time slots from the website to prevent confusion among voters, The Borneo Post reported.
Are we bound by the timeframe allocated?
The short answer is No because the recommended voting time is just a suggestion.
Voters can vote anytime before the polling centre closes, which is usually around 6pm.
The matter has been addressed and confirmed with an official statement from the EC on 11 March 2022.
However, past experiences have shown that it’s better to queue before 5pm because some polling centres close earlier than the stated closing time.
According to the EC, the opening hours of the polling centres are:
Peninsular Malaysia: 8am to 6pmSabah & Sarawak: 7.30am to 5.30pm
To check your voting details, head over to MySPR Semak.
READ MORE: First Time Voting? Here’s Everything To Get You Started
4) Masa Keluar Mengundi Yang Digalakkan: Ini adalah tambahan baru yang dibuat SPR sejak berberapa PRN/PRK lepas.Masa yang diberi ini sekadar CADANGAN berdasarkan nombor bilangan kau mengundi.Kalau datang lebih awal atau lambat daripada masa yang dah dicadangkan…— Mohammad Faeez Harith (@H_Bakkaniy) November 4, 2022

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Pilot Dies After Plane Crashed In Ipoh During Night Flight Exercise, Co-Pilot Severely Injured

A mishap during a night-flying training exercise took the life of a 52-year-old pilot, Fajim Juffa Mustafa Kamal, who succumbed to his death after the light plane that he operated crashed on Jalan Dr Nazrin Shah-Sg Rokam, near Medan Gopeng at about 8pm last night.
His co-pilot and flight instructor, Muhammad Din Fikri Zainal Abidin, 62, survived the incident although he was reported to suffer serious injuries and is being treated at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh.

Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said that the police were alerted by the incident 10 minutes after the light aircraft – a Piper 28-161 light plane – had crashed.
A team from the Perak Fire and Rescue Department was subsequently rushed to the location and proceeded to remove the two victims from the mangled plane.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong was quick to offer his condolences to the victim’s family after he was notified of the incident by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

Wee also added that the authorities will carry out a thorough investigation as soon as possible.
“We hope and pray for strength for their families. The CAAM and AAIB under the Ministry of Transport will be investigating this incident in depth, in accordance with Part XXVI Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
“It is very tragic for this incident to have occurred and we must do everything we can to ascertain the causes and ensure greater safety,” he wrote on his Facebook last night.
In another report by Free Malaysia Today, CAAM revealed that the Ipoh tower had received a mayday call from the aircraft at 8.07pm shortly after take-off.
The deceased was an experienced pilot
The deceased, who hails from Semenyih, Selangor was a former MiG-29 pilot with the air force and retired with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
It was also learnt that Fajim Juffa had survived a previous jet crash in 2005 – where he was left stuck on a tree for days due to engine trouble.
During last night’s incident, Fajim Juffa was operating a two-seater Piper 28-161 with registration 9M-BAA.
The light aircraft was operated by BATS Aviation Sdn Bhd, at its flight training centre based at Ipoh airport.

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Malaysians Can Get Covid-19 Screenings In Selangor For RM70, Here’s How

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Selangor residents will have access to discount Covid-19 test kits for only RM70.

Bukit Gasing Assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran announced that affordable Rapid Test Kits-Antigen (RTK-AG) screenings will be made available to the general public at two participating private clinics in the Klang Valley.
The ongoing program will also be open to all Malaysian citizens from outside Selangor.
Those who wish to get themselves tested may set an appointment with the participating panel clinics, located somewhere in Petaling Jaya, by contacting the programs designated hotlines.
The location of the clinic will be revealed only after registrations have been made through the hotline to avoid overcrowding the participating facilities.
Appointments can be made by sending one’s MyKad identification number and contact details to 0163064104 via the WhatsApp messaging mobile application or calling 0163064104 for details.
RTK-AG tests kits are said to have a 90% cent accuracy rate and takes up to 15 minutes.
The DAP politician said that the RTK-AG screenings are conducted according to Health Ministry (MOH) standards and performed by trained medical physicians.
The program aims to make Covid-19 testing widely available to the general public and especially those with financial constraints with inexpensive screening options besides those provided by MOH and other private healthcare facilities – that can cost between RM150 to RM180 per-test.
READ MORE: SOCSO Giving Free Covid-19 Tests For Employers, But There’s A Catch
We understand that even MOH has its limitations when it comes to testing, especially since their primary focus is on close contact and the clusters. However, we have also heard of people who may have had casual contact are not tested as they are not deemed close contact. Even those who present symptoms of Covid-19 but did not have close contact were turned away from government hospitals because they did not meet the criteria for testing.Bukit Gasing Assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran
Rajiv also shares the opinion that the Federal government should work harder to make Covid-19 screenings more available and affordable to the public.
Based on the negotiations I’ve had with the supplier of the test kit, I do know that it is possible to do RTK-AG testing nationwide at RM70 for everyone, without subsidy, if the government chooses to embark on it. We also know that the pricing can come down even further if these test kits are purchased in a larger volume.”Bukit Gasing Assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran
Previously, Rajiv’s initiative had managed to provide residents in Bukit Gasing discounted RTK-AG tests at only RM60.
The program has been further extended to allow low-income (B40) residents and those receiving aid via the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) scheme to get tested for only RM30.

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Local Woman Racially Profiled By Tour Agent For Asking “Too Many” Questions

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Tour agencies sometimes get a bad rep, and customers who still seek their services are truly risk-takers.

Sadly, a potential customer of a local tour agency faced racial discrimination while inquiring about a tour package.
Instagram user Jess (@jessrajan) was communicating with a tour agent from GMC Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd and asked three questions to prepare for the trip.
However, the tour agent appeared irritated because he felt Jess asked too many questions and asked what her race was.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Jess Rajan (@jessrajan)
Jess, shocked by the question, asked him what’s the relevance. To this, the tour agent said only Indian customers initially ask many “silly” questions but will not respond near the end of the conversation.
For the Chinese customers, he claimed they’d only ask one or two questions, while Malay customers will only give ‘Yes,’ ‘OK,’ and ‘thank you’ responses.
Jess, who also manages customers at work, finally asked for his supervisor’s number to complain about the poor service she received from the tour agency.
In another post, a screenshot showed the tour agent’s written apology to Jess for his poor customer service on Whatsapp. He also claimed he wasn’t a racist as he has Chinese and Indian friends.
The tour agency issued an apology
Since getting wind of the issue, GMC Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd issued a public apology on Instagram and expressed regret regarding their staff’s behaviour.
It is hurtful to see the impact of the words and action that has been done in this situation. There is no acceptable excuse for this issue and it has provided a humbling experience for our company from which we will take concrete action to prevent this unfavourable situation in the future.GMC Travel & Tours said in a public apology statement.
GMC Travel & Tours said the matter is currently under internal review and further action would be taken accordingly.
They reiterated that their customers’ satisfaction is important to them and acknowledged that they have fallen short of this.
GMC Travel & Tours promised to do better for their customers to avoid a similar situation again.
Image: @gmctravel/IG

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7 Hilarious Movies To Watch For A Cheery Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year is a lot of fun for children because they get to play games with their cousins and collect ang paus from adult relatives.

However, the festive days can be a little boring or repetitive for the adults. Why not arrange a movie night for the family to cast boredom far away?
Here are some local and international Chinese New Year movies to watch and have a laugh with the family.
1. Nasi Lemak 1.0
Release date: 27 January
Director: Namewee
Cast: Namewee, Saiful Apek, David Arumugam, Delimawati, Wak Doyok, AC Mizal, Karen Wong, Yumi Wong
Summary: During an intense cooking competition, Chef Huang (Namewee) inadvertently travels 600 years back in time to the Melaka Sultanate. Once there, he finds himself caught in between the historical conflicts that will happen. Despite the brewing tensions, he created nasi lemak 1.0 and potentially altered history as we know it.

2. Reunion Dinner
Release date: 31 January
Director: Ong Kuo-Sin
Cast: Lawrence Wong, Cya Liu, Mark Lee, Mimi Zhu, Xiang Yun, Jack Choo, Guo Liang
Summary: Chaoyang is embarrassed by his mother’s occupation as a mama-san, so he decides to engage the help of his friend, Wei, to “rent a family” for the reunion dinner with his future father-in-law.
However, the sham falls to pieces when the lie is eventually exposed over dinner. Will Chaoyang be able to repair the relationship with his mother and reconcile with his girlfriend, Zi Hong?

3. Ah Girls Go Army
Release date: 1 February
Director: Jack Neo
Cast: Apple Chan, Xixi Lim, Yang Guang Ke Le, Samantha Tan, Shirli Ling, Farah Farook, Eswari Gunasagar, Kelly Kimberly Cheong, Belle Chua Bei Er, Veracia Yong, Glenn Yong
Summary: The comedy film is an extension of Jack Neo’s popular Ah Boys To Men series. It tells of a hypothetical future when Singapore has to recruit women into National Service due to a shortage of men in the country caused by falling birth rates.

4. Kongsi Raya
Release date: 3 February
Director: Teddy Chin
Cast: Qasrina Karim, Wilson Lee, Harith Iskander, Erra Fazira, Chew Kin Wah, Ong Ai Leng
Summary: Jack, a Chinese chef-manager who’s in line to take over his family’s restaurant, and Sharifah, a TV programme producer for her celebrity chef father Rahim, are crazy in love. However, both their fathers are against the relationship and it escalated into an all-out cooking competition between both families. Jack and Sharifah must find a solution before it all gets out of hand.

5. Small Town Heroes
Release date: 3 February
Director: Ryon Lee
Cast: Jack Lim, Layla Sania, Phua Chandler, Roger Shak, Yuan Teng
Summary: City boy Hero moved to Xingfuyuan orphanage in the countryside and befriended martial arts novels fan Ah Feng and Aisyah, who dreams of becoming a wrestler. When Hero’s mother did not pick him up as she had promised, the three friends embark on a journey to search for Hero’s family.

6. Table For Six
Release date: 9 February
Director: Sunny Chan
Cast: Dayo Wong, Stephy Tang, Louis Cheung, Ivana Wong, Minchen Lim, Peter Chan
Summary: Big brother Dai (Dayo Wong) wants nothing more than to have a good dinner with his two younger half-siblings (Louis Cheung and Peter Chan). But when Dai’s old flame (Stephy Tang) shows up as his brother’s girlfriend, the dinner plans quickly comes apart and it’s up to his girlfriend (Minchen Lim) to calm down the situation.

7. Chilli Laugh Story
Release date: 9 February
Director: Coba Cheng
Cast: Sandra Ng, Ronald Cheng, Gigi Leung, Edan Lui
Summary: The slapstick comedy film is inspired by director Coba Cheng’s family and how they built a chilli-sauce business during the pandemic to keep them sane working from home. While the arrangement was sweet at first, it soon gets on everyone’s nerves and long-hidden family conflicts start to bubble up spicier than the chilli sauce they sell.

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Annuar Musa: Gov’t To Introduce Ceiling Price For Bottled Cooking Oil Soon

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The ceiling price of cooking oil will be gazetted soon as there is enough provision under the current law allowing the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry to do so.

According to The Star, Tan Sri Annuar Musa, who is also the chairman of the Special Task Force Against Inflation said that the ceiling price for bottled cooking oil would be based on the current global market price of palm oil.
“The gazette process is expected to be completed in a week,”
“They can sell cheaper but not more than the maximum ceiling price gazetted by the ministry.
“They are no longer free to set the prices based on their wishes,” the Communications and Multimedia Minister, told a press conference yesterday.
This, said Annuar, would prevent sellers from profiteering excessively.
Meanwhile, Annuar also said that the government would also impose a ban on the export of cooking oil in polybags effective immediately.
This is despite the government only subsidising the cooking in 1kg polybags that were sold in the local market for household usage.
The Ketereh MP said that this is to avoid confusion as several quarters are claiming that they were permitted to export cooking oil that was packed in polybags.
“The committee has followed up with the relevant agencies to stop the export of cooking oil as this creates confusion,” he said.
Annuar also said that the task force that he headed would hold engagement sessions with political parties, student leaders and other parties alike to get their views on combatting the increasing price of goods.
The government removed the subsidy for bottled cooking oil effective 30 June, causing the people to lament the increased price of the item sold in the market.
READ MORE: Govt Maintains Subsidy For Polybag Packet Cooking Oil
Last Saturday, over 100 people attended the Turun rally held in Kuala Lumpur in protest of the recent rising prices of goods and living costs, as well as to call for Cabinet members’ salaries and allowances to be reduced.
READ MORE: Student Council Groups Roasted For Urging Students Not To Join In Protests After Recent ‘Turun Malaysia’ Rally

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Path To Putrajaya: What’s Going On In Politics Right Now

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There’s a lot of things happening on both sides the political landscape with Perikatan looking to cement their position and Pakatan still trying to get their act together.
From the indecision as to who should be Prime Minister to the possibility of a snap election on the horizon, here’s a roundup of what’s going on in politics:
Perikatan Nasional
UMNO’s Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz has urged Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition to call a snap election after the Covid-19 crisis is under control. This sentiment is echoed by the party’s President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Asia Nikkei Review reported that the snap polls could happen around March 2021 to shake off the challenge mounted by the opposition and to seek a new five-year mandate from the people.
Meanwhile, Bersatu’s Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali has taken a swipe at his former party with the exodus that’s currently happening by saying that they should “self-reflect“.
Pakatan Harapan
Over in the Pakatan camp, things have been quite shaky with the recent resignation of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members as they cited the lack of the belief for their President’s leadership.
The PH component parties are also split over who they should nominate as their Prime Minister candidate.
It was previously reported that Pakatan Plus had proposed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as PM, with PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to be the Deputy Prime Minister together with Warisan president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
This proposal was also said have been agreed upon by the Democratic Action Party (DAP).
The reported added that the proposal had two conditions: 1) that Dr Mahathir would be PM for only six months and 2) Anwar must command the support from Sabah and Sarawak.
However, no official announcement has been made and other reports say they are still undecided.
Malay Mail even reported that communication between Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been minimal at best over the position.

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Did You Know That Awkwafina Used To Live In KL?!?

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In a promo video of Disney’s The Little Mermaid for the cinema chain TGV Cinemas, the cast of the movie – Awkwafina and Jacob Tremblay – urged Malaysian fans to go watch the new anticipated movie in theatres.

American actress, comedian and rapper, Awkwafina, whose real name is Nora Lum, played the amusing & clumsy Scuttle, a Northern Gannet bird who could actually dive underwater. Meanwhile, Jacob played Flounder, the loyal Angelfish sidekick.
READ MORE: Disney’s The Little Mermaid Captivates Viewers But There’s Also Some Poor Unfortunate Souls We’re Not Vibing With [Review]
Awkwafina also starred in famous movies such as Crazy Rich Asian, Ocean’s 8, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings as well as other animation movies such as The Angry Birds Movie 2 and Raya and the Last Dragon.
(Credit: TGV / YouTube)
In promoting TGV, Awkwafina reveals that she used to live in KL. She said that she used to watch movies at TGV.
“I used to go watch movies there, it’s a good place,” she said.
Surprised, the interviewer asked, “Oh, really?”
She then replied, “Yeah, when I lived in KL”.
Here’s the full video of the promo video.

This was probably when she used to film for Crazy Rich Asians in 2017, where many scenes were filmed in KL and Singapore. But did she really live here for a long time? We’re not sure about that though.
She’s obsessed with Roti Canai – Who isn’t?
She hasn’t revealed much about her stay in Kuala Lumpur in previous interviews except when she told Harper’s Bazaar about her favourite food city.
In their food diary video series, Awkwafina describes what her typical breakfast, lunch and dinner usually look like. She was also asked a question of what’s her favourite food city.
(Credit: Awkwafina / Instagram)
Besides NYC as her first choice, she also said that she enjoyed food from Kuala Lumpur.
“Aside from that, I really enjoyed the food when I went to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, they had this dish called Hainan(ese) chicken (rice) and roti canai. I’m obsessed with it,’’ said the 34-year-old comedian. She also added that KL was indeed a cool food city to her.

 KL was definitely a cool food city for me.
Awkwafina, American Actress
Well, glad you got a chance to embrace our local food here, Awkwafina, do come again some other time and maybe try out our famous laksa. They’re worth obsessing for too.
READ MORE: Types Of Laksa In (Almost) Every State In Malaysia
READ MORE: 7 Places To Fulfill Your Sarawak Laksa Craving In PJ

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“Why Work In Plantations If They Can Become Grab Deliver Drivers?” HR Minister Says Locals Not Interested In 3D Jobs

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Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan reveals that Malaysians would rather be food delivery drivers than to work in the 3D (dirty, dangerous and difficult) sectors.

He said that the scenario had changed since the booming of the gig economy and that it is no longer the employer’s market now.
“Why would someone work in a plantation sector when they could become a Grab delivery driver?
“It is for this reason that we must move forward in bringing in the workers and rolling out automation,” Saravanan was quoted by The Star.
He said that the government had tried its best to promote the 3D sectors to the locals to no avail.
Meanwhile, Saravanan said that a total of 24,560 foreign workers were expected to complete their interviews by 27 April to enter the nation.
Another 154,560 workers are also expected to come in after completing their verification process in six weeks.
“We have received a total of 519,937 applications as of April 7 across all sectors, but 290,937 applications did not click the send button. As such, we are in the midst of contacting them to guide them on how to do the applications.
“Some 40,000 were rejected immediately for several reasons such as incomplete forms and not following guidelines,” he said.
He said that the number of new applications from foreign workers to work in the country would make up for the number of migrant workers who left Malaysia following the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Industry players were upset when we did not let foreign workers come in and it was unfair to them as they continued to suffer losses. The plantation industry alone suffered losses of RM20bil, but now we are moving forward.
“For the past two years, no foreign workers have come in and, before this, there were higher officers who could approve these applications and oversee such matters. That is no longer the case as everything is done online,” Saravanan added.

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The Easy, No-Fuss Garden To Battle Climate Change On Your Balcony

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What exactly is a carbon sink? It’s not a sink made of carbon, but rather a natural environment that is able to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Not quite the sink we’re looking for.(Picture credit: Home Depot)

Nature’s largest carbon sinks are plants, the ocean, and soil.
Of the three, of course the only ones that we can harness are plants and soil.
The good thing is, you can create your very own carbon sink right in your backyard (or balcony!).

Picture credit: Mangrove Action Squad

The very main goal is to lock up carbon in the soil instead of having carbon dioxide float about in the air trapping in heat.
There are very simple ways to make sure your garden is doing its best to store carbon:
1. No fertilizers and pesticides
Synthetic fertilizers, particularly nitrogen-rich ones, and pesticides, require fossil fuel energy to manufacture and release greenhouse gases in the process.
There are many non-toxic alternatives to keeping your plants healthy and pest-free, such as a hydrogen peroxide spray, which eliminates most pests and give plants an extra boost of growth.
2. No naked soil
This basically means that if you have a plot of empty land, just grow stuff on it. It doesn’t matter what you grow, as long as the soil is not “naked”. Even grass helps!
Naked soil is vulnerable to erosion from rain or wind and causes carbon loss! So, just let the grass do its thing or toss a few seeds into the ground for more excitement.
Growth Growing Flowers GIF from Growth GIFs

3. Bigger plants absorb more carbon dioxide
Trees and shrubs absorb more carbon dioxide into their trunks and branches. While trees are perhaps not super practical for those with small garden spaces, mid-sized shrubs are great too.
Of course, small plants also absorb carbon dioxide, but they would not be able to hold as much carbon dioxide as bigger plants.
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4. Let your garden return to nature
We don’t need carefully trimmed and perfectly maintained lawns that often use a lot of water, fertilizer, and pesticides. Instead, let nature do its work and grow on its own, with help and guidance from you, of course!
If your plants are outdoors, you won’t even have to water them as the rain will be good enough. Of course, this works best for plants suited to the Malaysian weather, but generally plants don’t really require a lot of attention.
5. Compost organic food waste
A huge contributor to global warming is actual food waste, which releases methane when its not able to decompose properly in landfills. Composting, however, will ensure that the carbon-based organic matter can decompose properly and keep the carbon in our soil.
A lot of people draw the line at composting out of fear that their house will be smelly, dirty, or attract pests. The truth is, compost really just smells like dirt.
There are plenty of options for composting even if you live in an apartment!

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A key thing to note to minimize smell and pests is to cover your organic waste. Organic waste means things that can rot and decompose (food scraps are perfect, but meat and bones tend to be smellier).
If you have an outdoor garden, dig a deep hole in a corner. Toss your food waste into the hole and cover with a layer of soil. After you’ve filled up the hole, you can wait around 4-6 months for fresh, nutrient-packed soil.
If you don’t have an outdoor garden, you basically need to build your own “hole”. Get a large rubbish bin (preferably the kind that can lock) and a lot of soil. First, line the bottom of the bin with soil about 2cm thick. Then, just add your organic waste to the bin and cover with soil as needed.

It’s really that easy to help capture carbon dioxide from the air and put it back into the soil. Plus, you get clean fresh air filtered from your lovely garden. What’s not to love?

Get started on your own mini-carbon-sink now. Let us know how it goes on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram!


[Watch] Namewee’s ‘Curry & Roti’ Song Is A Perfect Valentine’s Day Anthem

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Malaysian filmmaker and music producer Namewee (real name Wee Meng Chee) has released another hit song titled Curry & Roti.

The Bollywood-inspired love song is also part of the soundtrack for his latest film, Nasi Lemak 1.0.
In the film, Namewee plays a chef who accidentally travelled back in time and goes on a quest to find the best nasi lemak recipe.
The song’s music video stars Namewee and actress Sanjna Suri as lovers while they sing and dance with the other goofy characters in beautiful costumes at scenic locations.

The lyrics portray their love for each other and how they’re a good match like curry and roti.
With sweet lines in the song such as ‘I flip roti, you cook curry, I cook for you and you flip for me,’ the sweet song definitely comes in time for Valentine’s Day and Chap Goh Mei!
Since the music video’s release, netizens have expressed how much they loved the song and its upbeat vibe.
The song’s popularity is evident with the number of likes and views as well. Since its debut, the video has garnered more than 6 million views and 18k likes.
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Netizens said they really loved the multiculturalism and humour shown in the lyrics. They believe the song managed to encompass the Malaysian essence.
A netizen who really liked the song suggested Namewee make a piece of Borneo-inspired music soon too. Namewee’s song was also liked and appreciated by a Kenyan listener.
Netizens who came across the Curry And Roti music video said they couldn’t stop laughing, and the song made them hungry too.
They thanked Namewee for making such a beautiful song that managed to brighten up so many people’s days.

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