Health DG: Malaysia Accepted As WHO Board Candidate To Push For Better Healthcare

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Malaysia has been accepted as the regional representative candidate on the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO), revealed Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

Dr Noor Hisham revealed the good news on social media, announcing that Malaysia has been endorsed as the Western Pacific Region (WPRO) representative for a three-year term, 2021-2024.
The Health Director-General thanked the WPRO member states for giving Malaysia the opportunity to represent them at the election to be held during the WHO’s 2021 assembly in May next year.
Why are #surgeons smiling at the @WHOWPRO #RCM70 today? Just finished an awesome #surgery side event to build on global surgery movement in the region. Love working with this team! #SurgeryUHC @takeshi_kasai @DrIfereimi @DGHisham @LinaRoaS @LizMcLeod6 @RACSurgeons @HarvardPGSSC pic.twitter.com/YJPAosnH8f— Kee Park (@keepark) October 10, 2019
Dr Noor Hisham states that Malaysia will be focusing on safe and affordable surgery during its term on the Executive Board, especially with the Health Director-General currently the Chair of the Global Surgery Subcommittee of the International Society of Surgery (ISS).
It will be an honour for Malaysia to serve as a member at the prestigious EB, particularly because we have excelled in the field of surgery and we have shown great leadership in promoting safe and affordable surgery in the region. Truly, safe and affordable surgery is one of the most fundamental components of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In this regard, we will leverage on my current position as the Chair of the Global Surgery Subcommittee of the International Society of Surgery (ISS).Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Credit: @DGHisham/Twitter
The WHO Executive Board is composed of 34 health professionals, each one designated by a Member State elected to do so by the World Health Assembly.
It meets twice a year and mainly functions to give effect to the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly, to advise it and generally facilitate the work of WHO.
Malaysia aspires to champion the priorities and vital common issues that the region faces, by being the voice of WPRO at EB. In solidarity, we will win this battle together!Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

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Sign Language Community Make Videos Reminding Everyone To Stay At Home During MCO

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The sign language proficient, teachers, interpreters, and the deaf have come up with a short video containing vital information for others with hearing disabilities.Â
The videos were voluntarily produced containing important information like reminding people to stay at home and informing them of measures that can be taken to prevent the spread of Covid-19. These videos were then shared on Malaysian Sign Language – Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram.

The project, named the #SIGNONCAMPAIGN, was spearheaded by Mohd Armi Rusli, Facebook page admin and founder of #SIGNON, who explained that the aim of the videos was to simply spread awareness.
He said anyone can take part and even uploaded a video of himself signing â€œAssalamualaikum. Please, stay at home. Thank you. Bye!â€ for those who donâ€™t know how to sign but are interested in taking part.

The campaign has been well received by their Facebook followers and has seen people from all walks of life taking part, including children.

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Want To Go Meatless While Having Your Coffee? Starbucks Goes Green With Plant-Based Meat

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Green Rebel is an Indonesian start-up brand that sells plant-based meat alternatives for Asian consumers in search of a healthier flexitarian diet. A flexitarian or semi-vegetarian diet (SVD) is a combination of the words “flexible” and “vegetarian”. It’s a diet that is primarily vegetarian with the occasional inclusion of meat or fish.

Green Rebel products are making waves in Asia Pacific countries like Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Starbucks Malaysia is going green with new plant-based sandwiches
This month, Green Rebel partners with Starbucks Malaysia to launch a special meatless menu featuring their Beefless Rendang and Chick’n Fillet.
Collaborating with Starbucks, they will be serving the meatless beef in their Philly Steak Rendang Sandwich and the meatless chicken in their Black Pepper Chic-ken Sandwich.
You can enjoy the plant-based diet with two other selections at Starbucks which are the Palak Paneer Pie and Vegan Mocha Coconut Cake.
These items are available at all 364 Starbucks outlets nationwide.

“In order to maximise the success of plant-based protein adoption in new markets, we always emphasise the importance of flavour localisation,” says Max Mandias, Green Rebel co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer.

Our partnership with Starbucks Malaysia is exciting because it is a celebration of the culinary diversity of the Asian region, where beloved local flavours take centre stage.
Max Mandias, Green Rebel co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer
Besides Starbucks in Malaysia, Green Rebel also rolls out their products at Nandos in Singapore and some other food businesses in South Korea.
Where else can you find Green Rebel?
In Malaysia, Green Rebel is known for its Beefless Rendang and Chick’n Satay that’s also available in some listed grocery stores near you. They’re sold in frozen boxes that are ready to cook and will only take up to 6 minutes to serve if using a microwave.
Their products have been designed for those who lead busy schedules and live fast-paced lifestyles as it is a more convenient option that many families adopt in their daily meal preparations.

Besides Starbucks, you can find Green Rebel’s meatless menu served at restaurants such as Hijau Kuala Lumpur, Simply Good Food, The Hungry Tapir, Crown Colony, Vicked Good, Atlas and more.
For supermarkets, you can find Green Rebels products in your nearest Jaya Grocer (25 outlets only) or Qra Grocers. You can also buy the products in vegan specialty stores such as the Vegan District Malaysia, Energize by Yobros, Tanoshi Mart and SALA Kitchen – the largest vegan food chain in KL.
Alternatively, if you’re too busy to buy them store-bought, there’s always online shopping.
So, if you wanna jump on that flexitarianism diet while sipping your daily caffeine, you can start by stopping by your nearest Starbucks.

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Sarawak Gov’t Is Hosting NYE Party For Frontliners & There’s So Much Drama Already

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Sarawak usually hosts a smashing New Year’s Eve party every year at the Kuching Waterfront, but the pandemic has put a wrench in those plans. To usher in 2021, they will be hosting a much smaller celebration of 1,000 guests at the Indoor Stadium instead.

The party is meant to celebrate frontliners in Sarawak and will be held strictly according to SOP.
Sarawak-born artiste Dayang Nurfaizah will also be making an appearance, but the way she entered the state has raised some eyebrows.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Dayang Nurfaizah (@dayangsayangkamu)
Quarantine upon arrival?
She had completed a swab test before arriving in Sarawak, but upon arrival, was asked to take another swab test and quarantine.
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah noted that there are special rules for certain people that stipulates only a swab test in Peninsular Malaysia prior to departure and no quarantine upon entering Sarawak.
He said that he had already gotten permission from State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas to give Dayang Nurfaizah the quarantine exemption.
Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah was not happy that she did not get the special treatment he specifically requested for.(Credit: YB Karim Hamzah/Facebook)
However, as she was still asked to take a swab test and quarantine, Abdul Karim has personally apologized to her for the inconvinience caused.
He also slammed SDMC personnel for forcing Dayang Nurfaizah to undergo the proper procedures.
But I know some ‘smartass’ in SDMC must have overdone (their duty). The minister, the SDMC chairman had given me clearance but some ‘smartass’ tried to be better than the minister.Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah
Malaysians start questioning the double standards
Netizens were not impressed that she was given such special treatment.
Sarawak gov is hosting 1k guest NYE party with singers flown in without having to be quarantined but insists that they are following “proper SOPs” demonstrates the uneveness of their pandemic protocols as everyone else who is not VIP has to be quarantined when entering the state.— 🎉 💫 (@JuneRubis) December 29, 2020
Some people in other country first test is negative (asymptomatic)After two weeks only the symptoms appear .Is that minister take all responsibility if something happens ?— El鲨 (@857Elfee) December 29, 2020
If @DayangNurfaizah is concerned, she should boycott the “event”.— The Mandarinoren (@apeinhd) December 30, 2020
This is Double Standard for Sarawakian @DayangNurfaizah Konsert or Health more important? pic.twitter.com/78TTLIEuTg— SARAWAK ARITOK (@Sarawak_Aritok) December 29, 2020
Some noted that if certain individuals are allowed special treatment by forgoing the SOPs, then the SOPs are not standard at all and would still place everyone at risk.
How Many People Are Allowed To Gather?
The Covid-19 situation has calmed down in Sarawak, and they are no longer under CMCO since 27 November. At the time of writing, they have no active red zones, and only 4 yellow zones.
Abdul Karim has also noted that the party will be hosted in strict compliance with the SOP.
Currently, Sarawk is under the RMCO. The SOPs does allow for gatherings subject to venue size and physical distancing, so it seems that Stadium Perpaduan will be able to hold 1,000 pax while compliant with SOP.
The Sarawak Coundown 2021 will be broadcast live on TV Sarawak and UKAS Facebook pages starting 8pm, so that all Sarawakians will be able to watch the show online. Additionally, there will also be fireworks to be set off just outside the venue.

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AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Shows Off New Tesla Y, But Netizens Aren’t Celebrating With Him

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AirAsia’s Tan Sri Tony Fernandes probably didn’t get the response he was hoping for when he showed off the brand new Tesla Model Y that he apparently got himself for Merdeka.

Sharing a few selfies of his ride on Instagram, the CEO wrote some things about going green, moving away from petrol-powered vehicles and his love for the electric car.
Tony’s energetic flex, however, received some pushback from netizens who accused the billionaire of flaunting his wealth.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes)
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Y U NO PAY, TONY?
A look through the comment section reveals a number of commenters asking Tony about the status of customer refunds and staff pay.
Many gave rather cynical replies on how Tony was allegedly enjoying the fruits of his apparent success while some of AirAsia’s customers have yet to be refunded for their cancelled flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
(Credit: tonyfernandes via Instagram)
Some were also critical about the livelihoods of AirAsia employees whose pay have either allagedly been cut or paid out late.
(Credit: tonyfernandes via Instagram)
Since Covid-19 travel restrictions were put in place in March 2020, most airlines including AirAsia have been grounded – having not flown in over a year.
Tony had previously acknowledged his company’s financial troubles because of the pandemic and how it was going through a corporate restructuring in order to survive.
The airline promised to pay back its customers in cash, or preferably, AirAsia credit.
AirAsia reportedly paid off 1.5 million claims between January 2020 and April 2021, with 2.9 million people accepting a credit refund in the form of a credit shell.
However, as of April, there are apparently some 450,000 people who are still waiting on their reimbursement.
Read More: Tony Fernandes Promises That AirAsia Refunds Will Be Done, But Gradually
AirAsia had also notably reduced more than 10% of its 24,000 staff.
Over 2,400 employees were terminated since 2020 which included job positions such as pilots and cabin crew.
Hundreds of other employees were also forced to undergo retraining and were relocated to other job positions within the company.
Tony himself had promised that in the future, he would rehire the people the company was forced to let go.

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Sarawak Govt Buys Almost 40,000 Kgs Of Fruits & Vegetables To Prevent Dumping

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When the Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented, food supply chains were affected and farmers resorted to dumping unsold vegetables and fishes as they couldn’t reach consumers in time.
Determined to prevent this food wastage, the Sarawak government has bought 39 tonnes (nearly 40,000kgs) of agricultural produce from 30 farmers.
According to Bernama, the state spent RM90,000 to purchase farm produce for sale to consumers.
This project is part of a RM2.3 million special assistance allocation by the State Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry for farmers and fishermen during the MCO period.
The ministry is also in collaboration with the Sarawak Agriculture Department, 28 Area Farmers’ Associations (PPK) and the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) to continue purchasing produce from farms to ensure continuity of the food supply chain in Sarawak.
Aside from that, farmersâ€™ associations in collaboration with FAMA also organised a â€˜Direct Sales From the Farmâ€™ programme where agricultural products are marketed to the public and wholesalers.
Thereâ€™s also plans for the state government to work with the farmersâ€™ associations and the private sector to start online marketing and home delivery.
As for the fishermen, RM600,000 has been set aside to implement the purchase programme for fish catch.

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Sarawak spends RM90,000 to buy agricultural produce to solve vegetable dumping


Merdeka Videos Roundup: 10 Of Our Top Picks For 2022

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Malaysians are the foundation of what makes the country. Our united spirit despite the political climate, bonding over food, overcoming barriers of language and culture, sharing inside jokes that only we will get, and striving towards maintaining our peace and harmony are deeply ingrained in us.

To celebrate 65 years of Independence, let’s take a look at some of our favourite Merdeka videos from this year:
Maxis

Breaking the stereotype that our future generation will not amount to anything, this video inspired by true stories of our young Malaysians proves that they can take our nation to greater heights than we could’ve possibly imagined while keeping old traditions alive.
TM

In line with keeping old traditions alive, this story of an independence hero, Ibu Zain, is told via a 360° interactive Wayang Kulit performance. The performance narrated by her daughter, Fadzilah Amin, shows us that it’s possible to use technology to enhance the creativity of local storytelling.
HappyFresh

Because Makan is Malaysian by HappyFresh perfectly depicts what Malaysia is best known for – food! Three Malaysians showcase their favourite local dishes and tell us what being a Malaysian means to them.
Grab

Inspired by real messages displayed by Grab drivers and their delivery partners, Percayalah tells us that no matter how bad your day is, there is always a reason to get back up and try again tomorrow. Starring actual Grab drivers, this heartwarming video encourages us to believe things will get better – if we just keep going.
Celcom

This 5-minute short story follows a little boy named Haikal as he completes an assignment to write a poem about what independence truly means. As he takes a stroll around his neighborhood, the sights and sounds from his encounters with different people teaches him (and us) that the real meaning of Merdeka is our ability to accept and love one another.
Yoodo

In this comical story set in a mamak, Amer orders a roti canai with cili sos that puzzles and borderline offends everyone in the shop. But when he stands to make his ‘case’ in a very entertaining makeshift courtroom trial, the takeaway lesson is to learn to accept everyone’s unique preferences, even if it doesn’t align with ours.
Air Selangor

5 kids tell us the Merdeka story with added bits from their own imagination in this super-cute and humorous video by Air Selangor. We definitely never expected to see Tunku hold an iPhone, but hey, there’s no better way for them to learn freedom than letting their minds run ‘free’!
Taylor’s

This incredibly touching 4-minute story follows a group of children doing a ‘Show & Tell’ for a class activity on what they would invent to progress Malaysia. While most kids drew skyscrapers and flying Myvis, Haziq drew a ‘magic robot’ that can cook, clean and babysit so that his classmate Meng can come back to school.
Astro

Narrated by Nurin Amalin, a 19-year-old para-athlete who lost her sight when she was 10, Gemilang Bersama takes us through the true meaning of each color in the Jalur Gemilang and the values they represent to her.
Perodua

This short 1-minute video by Perodua shows no matter how far we go across the globe, Malaysians will always be Malaysians. From our taste buds to the way we speak, our nationality always shines through and we’re unapologetic about it.
Which ones of these ads are your favourite? Selamat Hari Kebangsaan, everyone!

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[Watch] Nenek Survives Robbery Attempt After Two Men Tried To Snatch Her Jewellery In Front Of Her Son’s House

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An elderly woman was traumatized when she was robbed right in front of her son’s house in Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras recently.

According to a police statement, the robbery was recorded by the public and went viral on social media.
The video shows the robbers snatching 2 chains and cutting the victim’s bracelet with a cutter before fleeing on their motorcycle.

The victim suffered hand injuries and the total loss was estimated at RM25,000.
Netizens had tried to help in tracking down culprits through the motorcyle registration number, which turned out to be fake.

The police has urged the public to come forward if they have information on the incident by contacting the Cheras District Police Headquarters at 013-2165881.

The Long Arm Of Justice
On Tuesday, the police said that two suspects had been detained and placed under remand.
Cheras District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said police had first detained one of the suspect, aged 35 years old and with 18 previous records.
Following the interrogation of the first suspect, police was able to arrest the second suspect who is 29 years old and also has 18 previous records.
Both suspects were detained at their respective homes, which are located around Klang Valley.
Police also confiscated items believed to be related to the case along with RM5,300 in cash.
The first suspect is on remand for six days from 27 March 27 to 1 April, while the second suspect is remanded for seven days from until 4 April.
Following the arrest of the two suspects, police believed they had successfully solved at least six robbery cases with two cases occurring in the Cheras district and four more cases in the Dang Wangi district.

What Should You Not Do While Wearing Jewellery?
Following the incident, netizens said it is better not to wear jewellery outdoors as they attract robbers easily.
Yes, there’s no point in owning something if you don’t get enjoyment from it.
However, it is better not to wear jewellery in open outdoor areas where it will get all the eyebrows raised.
The chances that you will get mugged for your jewellery are much more than having it stolen from your home.
At the same time, netizens noted that most muggers are people who are desperate for drug money, which means the culprits would not hesitate to inflict bodily harm.
It is also not advisable to wear fake items, as most criminals can’t tell the difference between expensive jewellery or costume jewellery.
It is important to always remain vigilant and not fight back especially if the perpetrator comes with a weapon.

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What Restaurants Are Open For Dine-In In The Klang Valley? A Twitter User Made A List

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Those living in the Klang Valley will now be able to dine-in at their favourite restaurants again– that is if the restaurants allow it.

While restaurants are technically allowed to operate their dine-in services again, not all F&B outlets are keen to do so.
READ MORE: Dine-In Allowed But Some Eateries Choosing To Play Safe Despite Relaxed SOP
But what if you just want to eat out again but don’t know where to go?
Yeah, we miss lepak sessions too.(Credit: TRP)
Twitter user Fruh has compiled a list of popular restaurants that are operating their dine-in services for those who are fully vaccinated. Popular restaurants such as Ramen Bar Shi Shi Do in Petaling Jaya and Nutmeg in Bangsar had made the list too!
The list is complete with branch locations and cuisines, so you can pick from the list when you’re not really sure what to eat, but also super bored of takeaways and eating at home.
Fruh also urges patrons who wish to dine-in to do their due diligence and observe if eateries check for Covid-19 Digital Certificates– especially as news began to surface of non-vaccinated individuals “borrowing” other people’s vaccination certificates.
When in doubt, it’s better to err on the side of caution and choose not to eat there.
See the full list for yourself here:
I understand dine-in hesitancy. Hence, this is a thread I compiled of restaurants that are open for dine-in with fully vaccinated staff (*1 dose if stated) in Klang Valley. Feel free to suggest more if you know! For more information you can check link: https://t.co/F5avmOqEXR— Fruh (@fruhrzf) August 25, 2021

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This M’sian bride hired a photographer from hell, the results are hilarious!

Getting to finally settle down with your special someone is indeed a day to remember. Couples are willing to spend thousands of ringgit to immortalise it with photos and videos.
Wedding GIF from Wedding GIFs

Some say photos are worth a thousand words, but for Noor Aisyah, her wedding photos rendered her speechless.
Upon receiving soft copies of the raw photos, she took to Facebook to rant about her predicament in hilarious captions. Take a look at some of them below:
Some of them were brighter than our futures.

“Are we so ‘dark’ that you had to max out the exposure like this? Both of us are full of nur, alhamdulillah. We’re almost invisible.”

If you think cameos only happen in Marvel Movies, think again.

“Apparently, blurry photos are in. Ours have an extra ingredient, a cameo from a red hijabi at the back. Aumm”

This photographer really needs to realign with his editors.Â

“Who cares if the picture is center (aligned) or not. We need extra space on the right side so that we can edit it and put other people in the picture also. AMak andam, perhaps.”

Speaking to TRP, Aisyah told us she received the edited photos and wedding album a whopping 8 MONTHS after her wedding.
And unfortunately, the quality and arrangement of the photos DID NOT justify the extreme delay!
The selected photos in the wedding album were questionable at best.
Just look at how small the photo of the wedding cake is compared to the rest of the desserts!

Photo courtesy of Noor Aisyah

Angles? What are those?

Photo courtesy of Noor Aisyah

At the time of this writing, we were told that the photographer has offered her a refund of RM600 from the initial payment of RM1.6K, which will be paid in instalments.
We Don’t Want A Refund, We Want Our Money Back. GIF from Refund GIFs

Even though the photography service charge was within the market rate, RM1.6K is still a lot of money; so we certainly donâ€™t blame her for having high expectations!
We do hope Aisyah manages to reach a middle ground with the photographer after all that sheâ€™s been through.
This fiasco brings us back to the â€œlimited editionâ€ wedding video that went viral last year.

A word of advice from us: Be sure to check for reviews before hiring a photographer and videographer for your big day!
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DAP Rep Young Syefura Breaches SOP & Apologises But People Are Still Angry

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Ketari ADUN Young Syefura is in hot water after she breached the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for celebrating her birthday in Sepang.

She posted pictures of the celebration on her Instagram account on 10 November with the caption “Thirty-One” but netizens have responded negatively as many pointed out that she and her guests didn’t wear a mask or practice physical distancing.
There’s also the other thing about them celebrating in a district in Selangor – a state under Conditional Movement Control Order with around 100+ cases daily.
Many were especially concerned about the DAP rep travelling between Pahang – a green zone – and Selangor – a red zone.
She then deleted her post after backlash from the public and also disabled the comments on her Instagram account.
An apology was later posted on her Instagram and Twitter accounts, saying that she is willing to cooperate with law enforcement if she has committed any wrongdoing.
Syefura also explained that she actually lives in Selangor but goes back and forth to Ketari.
Saya memohon maaf jika tindakan saya melanggar sebarang SOP Covid-19. Saya x menggunakan sebarang kelebihan sbg seorg wakil rakyat utk bergerak di dlm Selangor, negeri saya bermastautin. Saya rela disiasat oleh pihak berkuasa jika tindakan sy melanggar sebarang SOP Covid-19. Tq.— YS (@youngsyefura) November 9, 2020
People weren’t buying it
Her apology didn’t sit well with the public as many said that she didn’t walk the talk after criticising Plantation Industries and Commodities Minster Datuk Dr Khairuddin Aman Razali for his SOP blunder.
Tulahh yb . Buat job tak clear . Last ii makan diri sendiri . Mask mana Yb ? Sy boleh sponsor mask , macam macam warna ada . Pilih je . pic.twitter.com/SwGcFJDevv— yourmal (@korx41) November 9, 2020
Bila nak letak jawatan, Raraku? pic.twitter.com/OVPKDnWJi1— Dr Shamsher Singh Thind (@drssthind) November 9, 2020
One Twitter user even tweeted a video of Syefura slamming reckless Ministers who don’t abide by the SOPs.
 pic.twitter.com/MFNlnEmxs4— Adeeology (@AdeeologyTweets) November 9, 2020
Always ready to have his take on a controversial issue, cartoonist Fahmi Reza also joined in with a caricature of Syefura and Khairuddin.
pic.twitter.com/vdkZOsMxmX— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) November 10, 2020

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Experts Call For Scientific Approach To Combat Smoking While Panning GEG

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A group of Malaysian public health, psychiatry, and addiction experts are calling on Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to take a scientific approach in his efforts to curb cigarette smoking instead of simply pushing forward with Generation End Game (GEG).

GEG is the name given to a proposed law that will make it illegal for anyone born in 2007 and onwards from buying or smoking tobacco and e-cigarette products for their entire lives and will be re-tabled in the upcoming Parliamentary sitting in October.
In a press briefing today, Malaysia Society for Harm Reduction (MSHR) president Prof. Dr. Sharifah Ezat Wan Puteh said that while they generally welcome the efforts to put a stop to smoking, their fears are that GEG will instead force nicotine addicts underground.
“Smoking is a big problem in Malaysia. One of the recent publications shows that from those 15 years old and above, males, the prevalence was up to 42.5%,” she said, adding that it meant almost 1 out of 2 men in Malaysia smoke.
Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail
She pointed out that smoking caused around 22,000 deaths per year in Malaysia and while there is a decrease in the prevalence of smoking, Malaysia is still expected to have a 19% prevalence in 2025, missing its target of 15% for that year.
She added that foreign studies had also found that 1 in 5 smokers here smoke contraband cigarettes because they are cheaper (due to high taxes on legal tobacco) and easily accessible, and will become an option for people targetted by GEG aside from other sources such as family and friends born before 2007.
MSHR and Universiti Malaya Centre for Addiction Science Studies (UMCAS) advisor Prof. Dr. Mohamad Hussain Habil said it was important for GEG to achieve its targets without causing bigger issues and called for the Health Minister must be more sympathetic toward nicotine addicts.
He said nicotine addiction was among the more serious forms of addiction with nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) such as nicotine chewing gum having a success rate of 10%, adding that 80% of smokers are from the lower rungs of the socioeconomic ladder; the B40.
There are rumors that the fine (for GEG) might be lessened from RM5,000 to RM50, but RM50 for low-income people is not a fine that most of them can pay, and sentencing them to community service takes them away from their jobs and from school.MSHR and UMCAS advisor Prof. Dr. Mohamad Hussain Habil
As such, he suggested other alternatives be adopted, such as Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) strategies, not for non-smokers, but for those looking to quit through a stepwise approach which would eventually lead to total abstinence from smoking and vaping.
Using examples of other countries, Dr. Hussain said that THR strategies in Australia had shown a 70-80% success rate, and had also been implemented in New Zealand and the United Kingdom instead of forceful techniques.
Give us a chance. We are people on the ground. We are practitioners and our approach is healing and empathy. We hope our Health Minister also will have some opportunity to listen to our concerns because he is the ultimate lifeline for our patients and for our generations. Whatever the policy that you are going to impose, please make sure that this policy is not worse than the smoking-related problem itself.MSHR and UMCAS advisor Prof. Dr. Mohamad Hussain Habil
Expanding on THR strategies, Insaf Murni Association of Malaysia (IMAM) president Dr. Mohd Khafidz Ishak pointed out that smokers inhale 7,000 chemicals including 70 known carcinogens but studies in the U.S. and U.K. have shown vaping to be less harmful, adding that adults are giving up tobacco at an unprecedented rate in favor of it.
Preferring THR to GEG, and using Bhutan as an example, he said the country had prohibited the sale, manufacture, and distribution of cigarettes for years and in 2020 saw an increase in illicit cigarettes, smoking and tobacco use among its youth.
Calling the GEG a draconian approach, he predicted that such prohibitive measures do not work as, in the case of opiates, “zero tolerance” approaches failed to reduce cases.
If we force them to stop, it’s like what happened to our drugs communities. When we said ”drugs were dirty and users were trash” they rebelled and used more.IMAM president Dr. Mohd Khafidz Ishak
Advanced Centre for Addiction Treatment Advocacy (ACATA) president Dr. Arifin Fii also said that for THR strategies like vaping to be incorporated into smoking-related laws was the best move forward for Malaysia right now rather than rushing to implement a highly demanding GEG.
He said that while addictive, nicotine itself was not harmful and was even used in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia in the U.S.
As such, he said THR strategies could complement current measures as a pragmatic approach that “allowed” addiction to nicotine but minimized the harm present in smoking for recalcitrant smokers who do not want to or are unable to quit.
Malaysia should delay the proposed GEG until we are really prepared. I am confident with the inclusion of a broader comprehensive and well-regulated THR strategy and tobacco control, we will speed up this preparation to put the final nail in the coffin of tobacco use.ACATA president Dr. Arifin Fii
They also had three recommendations for the New Tobacco Bill 2022 which are that (a) the GEG component not be incorporated until it is reviewed and revised with THR principles backed by science, (b) the prohibitive approach of fines and punishments should be eliminated, and (c) while an End Game approach is relevant the process leading to it should be multi-pronged (regulate, educate) with a phasic end game strategy.

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Alarming Rise In Number Of Inaccurate TikTok Videos On 13 May

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Now that the 15th general election (GE15) had passed, there has been a rise of inaccurate content on Tiktok regarding 13 May, a dark event in Malaysia’s past.

These videos appear to fan animosity towards the Chinese and to scare Muslims into not supporting a certain political party.
Some of these videos claimed that the incident was started by the Chinese and used the incident to implore the Malay community to support a Muslim party to lead the nation.
The video below is a sample of the type of content that is circulated online.
Setuju, mulakanlah dengan menyerang punca jadinya 13 Mei tu : rakan kongsi kamu sendiri, GERAKAN. pic.twitter.com/356DPRGeaq— Azfar Zainal Abidin 🪐🏴 (@AzfarZA) November 21, 2022
The TikTok videos spilt over to other social media platforms such as Twitter.
Some parents shared that the sentiments had also allegedly been passed on to schoolchildren by their teachers.
Jahanam masa depan negara akibat fitnah politik yang mencemari pemikiran anak-anakThis must stop https://t.co/MlmlQJa3ds— Fahmi Fadzil 🇲🇾🏴 (@fahmi_fadzil) November 22, 2022
The police had issued a statement to remind the public, especially social media users, not to upload or create provocative content that could lead to civil unrest.
Anyone found guilty of disrupting the peace and endangering the safety of others can be charged under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the Sedition Act, and the Penal Code.
TRP has reached out to Tiktok for more information.
READ MORE: Report Fake News And Hate Speech To Us, Says MCMC

Correcting inaccurate narratives
The sentiment being fanned on TikTok is not sitting well with many Twitter users.
Netizens are concerned with the misinformation, sharing links to articles on what actually happened.
Alleged survivors also shared what happened that day in an attempt to correct the disinformation. Those who lived through the 13 May 1969 incident shared their experience from the incident that day.
My daughter told me her classmate openly support Muhiddin and shared about May13 and how the Chinese caused the incident. She forgot my daughter is Malaysian Chinese. That gave me the perfect chance to share with her about May13;https://t.co/49Vy8aXDeU— Stupe (@tristupe) November 21, 2022
Saksi yang masih hidup tentang peristiwa 13 Mei. Kita kena belajar sejarah yang betul. pic.twitter.com/xvx0oi3WXU— CIKY🔺NIE (@lady_bugg11) November 21, 2022
full video here! congratulations team @MUDAShahAlam ayuh jadi anak muda yang celik akal, bukan dimomok agenda perkaumanhttps://t.co/X86WKKdXOn— Dayat 🏴 (@dideedayat) November 21, 2022
My mother was nearly killed during May 13. She was watching a movie with my aunt when the mob burst in with parangs. They had to hide in a shoplot with other people. My grandmother spent the next few days crying her eyes out, thinking her daughters were dead. #GE15Malaysia— elizabethtai.substack.com (@liztai) November 21, 2022
Activist Fahmi Reza was said to have gone Live on Tiktok to educate netizens about 13 May but his video stream was cut short after it was reported and was subsequently blocked.
In a bid to counter misinformation, a list of accounts guilty of spreading 13 May sentiments had been compiled.
Fahmi @kuasasiswa share pasal 13 mei yang sebenar, disebabkan terlalu banyak misinformation di tiktok, dan ramai misinformation pasal 13 mei di comment section live beliau, terus report kena beramai2 & live terus kena blocked? Apa benda ni? pic.twitter.com/3I9ezlQiFV— Shazni 🏴 (@saaasni) November 21, 2022
And these are those that spread misinformation and racial hatred https://t.co/MgEVgIo2IV— Stupe (@tristupe) November 21, 2022
compilation of tiktokers yang spread hatred with caption “Yang Undi PH ni islam atas IC je ke” and so on :-1/10 pic.twitter.com/Qc3rOFJlgL— R🔺TU HARAPAN (@prvtbutnotso) November 21, 2022
Some politicians have expressed concern about the matter and have spoken up about it.
Bangi MP Syahredzan Johan said the inaccurate videos regarding the darkest period in the nation’s history shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Pakatan Harapan chairman and Tambun MP Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim also expressed his worry after seeing the racial sentiments online.
He said the effort to form a responsible and stable government shouldn’t end with racial disharmony and supports the police’s caution to the public.
Video-video TikTok main isu 13 Mei 1969 amat membimbangkan. Kita tidak boleh biarkan sahaja.— Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) November 21, 2022
Usaha dan ikhtiar dalam menubuhkan kerajaan yang bertanggungjawab dan stabil tidak seharusnya berakhir dengan kekacauan kerana kaum Melayu, Cina, India, Orang Asli, suku kaum Sabah dan Sarawak adalah bersaudara sebagai manusia dan rakyat Malaysia yang cintakan keamanan.— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) November 21, 2022

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5 Investigated By MCMC For Spreading Fake News About COVID-19

As a way to curb the dissemination of unverified information, the Multimedia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has investigated 5 individuals who allegedly spread fake news about COVID-19 in Perak and Penang.
All of the suspects were investigated under the Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988 that carries a maximum fine of RM50,000 or one year of imprisonment or both.

According to the statement released by the agency, MCMC is currently working together with the police to deter the spread of fake news, especially those regarding COVID-19 which can induce panic and confusion among Malaysians.
The agency said 43 cases have been reported from the public as of March 23 where 18 suspects have been identified and six of them, including a local celebrity have been charged in court under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code which carries a maximum jail term of two years or a fine or both, if found guilty.
What if you have received news in social media that you’re not sure about? The MCMC has set up a telegram channel, Sebenarnya.my and also a website, Sebenarnya.my for you to verify whether it’s true.

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Mother Faces Painful Truth After 9-Year-Old Daughter Was Killed In Accident

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A mother is mourning the loss of her 9-year-old daughter just after the first few days of school.

Rubyatul Adawiah posted on Facebook a few days ago that she and her husband could not accompany the youngest child to school.
They entrusted a nanny to do it.

An accident between a motorcycle and a trailer accident in Kampung Telok Gong killed her daughter, Nurul Jannatun Assyifa.
Before the incident, the deceased and her younger brother rode pillion on a motorcycle driven by their nanny on the way home from school.
Nurul Jannatun’s head was crushed by a heavy trailer, and she died on the spot.

Taking to social media, the mother of three expressed her grief over the passing of Nurul Jannatun.
Surrender To God
She accepted it as God’s will and hoped that God would ‘pull’ them together as a family to heaven.
The mother expressed hope that the siblings study hard and become useful people when they grow up.
The child was laid to rest in a Teluk Gong cemetery in Port Klang.
In the meantime, Rubyatul also shared the situation of her youngest son, Alif.
The boy is receiving further treatment at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR).
Many netizens left messages on Rubyatul’s Facebook.
In addition to offering sympathy and expressing their condolences, they hoped the mother and family members would stay strong and wished them well.

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[Just In] GE Likely To Be In July Of Next Year, Says PM

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The next General Election will likely be held by July of next year, according to Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin.

He said that he doesn’t want to hold on to his position for too long, adding that it’s time to give back the power to the people.
The government will also initiate a cross-party framework if the Prime Minister gets enough support from Members of Parliament (MPs) in the upcoming confidence vote.
He said that if MPs were to vote for him, there will be a prorated fund allocation for all the MPs to help their constituencies.
It’s one of the things that he said that the government will do, including raising the ceiling for the Covid-19 Fund.
He also called upon support from both sides of the political divide to support the government’s efforts.
Mahiaddin also said that he will take the honorable road to solve this political crisis but until this very moment there is no one who can prove they have the support of a majority in Parliament.
It wouldn’t be just me resigning. According to the Federal Constitution, I must resign the whole Cabinet and the PN government will fall.Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yassin
In the announcement, Mahiaddin mentioned that political instability would make it difficult for the country to reach herd immunity by October.

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A Hadith About Prohibitions Against Insulting The Sultan? What Do Muslim Scholars Have To Say About It

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A peculiar PSA posted by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on its official social media channels took Malaysian off guard today (3 May).

The posting contained a message in bright-bold letters which reads, “Prohibition Against Insulting the Sultan”, accompanied by a ‘Hadith’ from the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
The Sultan (ruler) is the shadow of Allah on earth. So whoever honours him, Allah shall honour him, and whoever insults him, Allah will insult him.”Hadith by Abu Bakrah quoted by JAKIM in its poster.
As the message continued to spread online, questions arose on the validity of the Hadith as well as what Muslim scholars had to say about it.
(JAKIM/Twitter)
Where do we start?
A Hadith can best be described as the spoken words, deeds, confessions, attributes as well as acts of approval given by the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W.
In a way,(and believe me when I say that I am oversimplifying this) it is like a collection of stories about the Prophet which had been witnessed, heard, lived through; then retold by people who were close to him.
Now before we move on, it is crucial to point out that Hadiths are different from the ‘Sunnah’ of the Prophet S.A.W.
Although both Hadiths and Sunnah share the same attributes as being collections of the ways of the Prophet, the Sunnah are considered as the undoubtable teachings of Muhammad and his life.
In Islamic teachings, the Hadiths are used to complement the two main pillars of belief in Islam – the Quran and the Sunnah.
According to the Office of the Federal Territory (FT) Mufti, Hadiths can be separated into two general categories;
‘Maqbul’ or accepted Hadiths, which includes;
‘Hadith Sahih’ – Hadiths that can be traced back to their original source without any irregularities.‘Hadith Hasan’ – Hadith that can be traced back to its original source with some irregularities.
‘Mardud’ or rejected Hadiths, which includes;
‘Hadith Maudhu’ – false or fake Hadith.‘Hadith Dhaif’ – Hadiths that can’t be traced back to their original source or do not meet the necessary requirements to be used as an accepted Hadith. These Hadiths cannot be used in practice literally or in an absolute sense.
God’s shadow on earth?
As it turns out the FT Mufti’s office had already discussed the particular Hadith quoted by JAKIM in its 281st issue of the Irsyad Al-Hadith series.
In the Irsyad Al-Hadith, it is said that there are several different Hadith, from different sources, which mentions Muslim rulers as ‘Allah’s shadow on earth’, however, these verses have been strictly scrutinised by Islamic scholars who believe the Hadith to be in need of further interpretation.
Some scholars move to describe that the Hadith can mean that a just Muslim ruler is akin to a cool shade for people in need of shelter. While others say that the Hadith can be interpreted to mean that a ruler holds special positions over everyone else.
In its conclusion, the FT Mufti’s office explains that any Hadith mentioning rulers as Allah’s shadow are to be considered as Hadith Dhaif.
They interpreted the verses to show that leaders or rulers possess a special position when compared to the rakyat under their rule.
A similar interpretation was repeated by the Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri who came out on social media to explain that ‘Allah’s shadow’ can be described as ‘a place for shade’ and how a ruler’s just and fair reign can bring shelter to the people, or invoke the meaning of prestige and power.
Bayangan Allah itu menurut al-Tanwir Syarah al-Jami’ al-Saghir seperti tempat berteduh dan perumpamaan teduhan apabila pemerintah itu memerintah dengan adil. Ia juga bermakud kemuliaan dan kekuasaan. Saya telah jelaskan sejak 2018. Baca terlebih dahulu sebelum cipta persepsi. https://t.co/o5sBt4J9PB— 🇲🇾 Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri (@drzul_albakri) June 3, 2021
The minister also offered a reading list for those who’d like to acquire further knowledge on the Hadith and how it can be practised. We’ve listed em’ down here for your convenience;
Irsyad Al-Hadits volume 281Irsyad Al-Hadith volume 6Irsyad Al-Hadith volume 123

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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-104: HADITH SAHIH
IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-250: BERINTERAKSI DENGAN SUNNAH
Irsyad al-Hadith Siri ke-68: Ringkasan Mengenai Pembentangan Kertas Kerja Seminar “Home of Hadith” (Pengamalan Hadith Dhoif)
https://muftiwp.gov.my/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/4530-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-503-pembahagian-perbuatan-nabi-saw
IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-281: PEMERINTAH ADALAH BAYANGAN ALLAH
Jenis-Jenis Hadith
Bezakan antara sunnah dan sunat
Difference Between Hadith And Sunnah
Hadith collection
Irsyad al-Hadith Siri ke-6: Hadith Dha’if : Hukum Berhujah Dan Beramal Dengannya
Irsyad al-Hadith siri ke-123 Hadith Munkar
IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-249: HADITH MAWDHU’ (PALSU)


PDRM: Forms You Need For Interstate & Inter-district Travel In MCO & CMCO Areas

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The police have released the forms needed for interstate and inter-district travel in Movement Control Order (MCO) and Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) areas for the duration between 13 to 26 January 2021.

In a statement released on Facebook, PDRM stated that individuals who want to embark on interstate or inter-district travel are required to fill in the MCO Movement Permit Form or CMCO Movement Permit Form to obtain police permission before going for their trip.
The forms can be downloaded from the PDRM Facebook page or official website via the links below:
PDRM Facebook – LINKMCO Movement Permit Form – LINKCMCO Movement Permit Form – LINK
The form must be completed in two copies, with both copies submitted to the nearest police station for approval.
Travellers can then show the approved movement permit forms when going through roadblocks.

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Zoom App Suspended In Singapore After Hackers Show Porn In Online Classes

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Zoom has experienced an popularity boom globally as countries start their lockdowns, but it served to display the app’s security issues as hackers made their way into video conference calls with ill intentions.
Singapore’s Ministry of Education just announced that the schools will suspend their use of the Zoom platform after students reported encountering pornography while using the application.
According to a student’s mother, who posted about the issue on Facebook, hackers hijacked the student’s online class video stream and flashed porn instead. They then asked 39 female students in the video conference call to show their chests.
This is not an uncommon occurrence, as the same thing has happened in other countries as well, forcing teachers to cancel their online classes and disrupting the students from their studies.
The practice is called “Zoombombing”, where hackers interrupt Zoom meetings to intrude on classes and meetings.
It happens when the meeting link is shared to their unintended recipients, if a chat is public, or when attackers force different meeting IDs to “hack” into an existing video conference.
Zoombombers aim to disrupt the meetings with profanity or malicious content.(Credit: Freepik)
Earlier this week, Zoom’s security policies faced scrutiny after a spike in Zoombombing and the shocking revelation that thousands of recorded Zoom video calls were unprotected and viewable on the open web.
Zoom has readjusted some of their default meeting settings to tighten security since then.
Hosts of the meetings should also do their part to ensure the meeting is restricted to attendees, such as using the “lock” function on Zoom and hosting private meetings that require a password to join.
Attendees of the meeting should not share meeting links on public channels such as social media platforms either.

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Hong Kong money moving into Singaporean banks & Malaysian properties during political protest

Hong Kong just witnessed 2 million young protesters take to the streets, wearing hard-hats, masks, and goggles. The activists demanded a complete withdrawal of Hong Kong’s extradition bill.

Protesters holding signs saying “[The] students are not rioting.”Picture credit: Malay Mail

The bill is controversial as passing it would result in opening a “pathway” for people in the city to be transferred to countries beyond the existing extradition jurisdiction. Many are arguing that criminal suspects (or even just people passing through the city) will be allowed to be extradited to China which does not have an independent judicial system.
The little-noticed financial reach but very significant part of the Bill has also struck fear in those with the most at stake. If the bill becomes law, it will be entirely possible for mainland China to freeze and confiscate assets related to those who have committed crimes on the mainland.
Many, especially Hong Kong’s many super-tycoons, have been fearful of how to bill will change Hong Kong’s position as an independent financial hub. In response, Asia’s real-life Crazy Rich Asians have already started moving their money away from Hong Kong.

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A third-generation Hong Kong tycoon whose family are large landowners on Hong Kong Island confirms that she has moved her assets off-shore. “It is now about what we can do about our assets onshore [in Hong Kong].”
Other Hong Kong tycoons have done the same, moving their money into Singapore, according to financial advisers, bankers, and lawyers involved. “It’s started,” an adviser says, “Singapore is the favoured destination.”
Over US$100 million (approximately RM417mil) has crossed the borders into Citibank Singapore, with more expected on the way.

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It may not be entirely coincidence that Malaysian properties have been snapped up since early this month by Hong Kong investors. High-rise condominium units in Johor have been sold, priced from HK$787,331 (approximately RM419,521) to HK$2.27 million (approximately RM1.21mil).
About 35% of the units were intended as a second home for retirement, according to Terence Law, a senior principle project director at Centaline Property Agency.
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme launched by the government is an initiative to get foreigners to live in Malaysia and buy residential property costing more than RM1 million.

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With Hong Kong’s sky-high property prices and extreme lack of living space, Malaysia’s property prices are considered extremely cheap in comparison.
Perhaps the Hong Kong tycoons are hoping to stay closer to their money across the causeway.


Man Sells Roti Canai For 50 Sen In Memory Of His Son

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Amid soaring costs of food, a hawker is determined to sell roti canai for as low as 50 sen.

According to a Sinar Harian report, 51-year-old Rohaizan Hassan has been selling roti canai cheaply so that people can afford them.
For that, he was chastised by fellow traders, who accused him of ‘price dumping’ to increase sales.
Rohaizan, who operates his stall in Chederiang, Terengganu, begs to differ and gave his side of the story.
There is a reason I sell cheap roti canai. I’m doing it in memory of my son, the late Mohd Syafiq Najmuddin. He died from a road accident in this area in 2019, while delivering ‘pizza’ ordered by customers.Trader Rohaizan Hassan on his cheap roti canai.
Rohaizan Hassan preparing roti canai at his stall. (Credit: Sinar Harian)
He also wants to do his part in helping the less fortunate.
Rohaizan said there are many children but they cannot afford to spend more to feed their children, especially during this difficult period.
READ MORE: No Relief: Prices Of Essential Goods Expected To Keep Rising
According to Rohaizan, he thought of selling cheap roti canai after watching a television show.
The show highlighted a stall in Kedah that sells roti canai at the same price.
After watching the show, I started to think why can’t I sell at a cheap price as well, since others can do it.Trader Rohaizan Hassan on his cheap roti canai.
There Will Always Be Haters
He regretted that there are those who complained against him for selling cheap roti canai.
They complained that he is ruining their business and livelihood, but he disagrees.
Rohaizan believes that traders can always adjust their cost and profit margin if they want.
READ MORE: Tourists Shocked At RM4 Roti Canai In Langkawi
He added that the increase in the price of goods did not affect his business, and he is determined to maintain the price of 50 sen for his roti canai.

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M Is For Mahathir

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At 95 years old and decades into Malaysian politics, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has seen it all.
From growing up during the Japanese occupation to becoming an integral part of Malaysia’s history after its independence, he has overseen the changes in the country’s landscape to become what it is today.
We even made a list of things which Dr Mahathir is older than and it turns out that he existed before car tyres, ballpoint pens and microwaves were invented!
While the early months of 2020 were a political roller coaster with his resignation from the post of Prime Minister that led to a government change, we take a look at the illustrious history of Malaysia’s only two-time and longest-serving premier.
Picture Credit: MSN
Born a rebel
Born in Kampung Seberang Perak on July 10, 1925, young Mahathir was the youngest of nine siblings and received his early education in his hometown, at Sekolah Melayu Seberang (now Perak Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid), an all-boys school for 2 years where his father was the headmaster.
In his youth, he was active in debates and was appointed editor of the school magazine but his time in school was cut short with the Japanese invasion which happened days after he sat for his Junior Cambridge Examination.
Mahathir subsequently attended a Japanese school for a while before dropping out because he chose to help his family to sell food at the nearby Pekan Rabu instead.
After the Japanese surrendered, he resumed his education at Kolej Sultan Abdul Hamid where he became the editor of the school magazine.
It was after the war when Mahathir stepped into politics starting with the protest of the creation of the Malayan Union by the British and he would often write letters to the press and also mounted a poster campaign to raise awareness.
Picture Credit: Mount Holyoke College
Day one UMNO member
When the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) was established in 1946, Dr Mahathir became a member of the single-race party to object to the creation of the Malayan Union.
Malayan Union was dismantled in 1948 and was then replaced by the Federation of Malay States that recognised the special position of the Malays.
In 1947, Dr Mahathir furthered his studies at King Edward VII College of Medicine in Singapore as a government scholar.
He was actively writing during his college years as he wrote for The Sunday Times (now known as The Straits Times) under his pen name, C.H.E Det (Det is actually his family nickname) and he wrote mostly about the problems of the Malays.
Dr Mahathir and Dr Siti Hasmah met in 1947 while studying in King Edward Medical College in Singapore.(Credit: The Malaysian Reserve)
In 1953, he graduated and served as a medical officer at Alor Setar General Hospital.
During his time in college, he met Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali who was also a medical student at the time. They wed in 1956, and together they have seven children: Marina, Mirzan, Melinda, Mokhzani, Mukhriz, Maizura, and Mazhar.
In 1957, he left government service to set up his own practice, “Maha Clinic” (which is still around to this day), in Alor Setar, establishing the country’s first Malay-owned private clinic before becoming active again in politics, when he won the Kota Setar Selatan elections in 1964.
Picture Credit: Iluminasi
The next year, Dr Mahathir was elected to become part of UMNO’s Supreme Council.
He tasted his first and only defeat in the polls during the 1969 General Election against PAS candidate, the late Yusuf Rawa – whose son he would later appoint as Islamic Minister – for the Kota Setar Selatan parliament seat.
It’s also the general election that preceded the violent racial clash between the Chinese and the Malays that left almost 200 people dead on May 13.
Following the race riots, Dr Mahathir wrote a letter which criticised Tunku Abdul Rahman, who was the Prime Minister at the time, and he was subsequently kicked out of UMNO.
Return to UMNO and rise to become Prime Minister
After he was expelled from UMNO, Dr Mahathir continued his private medical practice and published the controversial “The Malay Dilemma”, which was subsequently banned in Malaya.
A year after the racial incident, Tunku Abdul Rahman stepped down as Prime Minister in 1970, making Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, the father of sixth Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, as the second Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Dr Mahathir then rejoined UMNO in 1972 and was appointed as Senator in 1973.
Malaysia’s second Prime Minister, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein (right) and Malaysia’s third Prime Minister, Tun Hussein Onn (left)(Credit: The Star)
The next year in 1974, he won the Kubang Pasu parliamentary seat and was appointed Malaysia’s Minister of Education. It was around this time that he also ended his private medical practice.
He then continued his climb, becoming Deputy Prime Minister in 1976 and the Minister of Trade of Industry in 1978.
In 1981, he finally reached the top of the perch as Prime Minister when Malaysia’s third premier, Tun Hussein Onn passed the mantle to him due to poor health.
The doctor is in the office
Picture Credit: My News Hub
One of the legacies of his first time in office was Malaysia’s privatisation policy in 1983, along with the idea of “Malaysia Incorporated”, a partnership between the private and public sectors inspired by Japan Inc.
The idea is that the country would be seen as a single corporation with the government maintaining an environment suited for businesses while the private sector becomes the engine of growth.
Dr Mahathir also wanted to direct the country towards industrialisation and even established a national car company, PROTON, which produced its first ever Malaysian-made car, the Proton Saga in 1982.
Johor’s Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar driving Dr M in a Proton SagaPicture Credit: The Straits Times
Known as a forward-thinking leader, he also kickstarted Vision 2020, a dream that the country would become a fully-developed country by the year 2020, not just in terms of economic growth but also in terms of education, societal maturity, and governance.
Also during his reign, many world-renowned landmarks were erected such as, the KLCC Twin Towers which is still the tallest twin towers in the world, and the Sepang International Circuit which hosts international motoring events.
After leading the BN to successive victories in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1995 and 1999 General Elections, he stepped down as Prime Minister in October 2003 with Tun Abdullah Badawi becoming Malaysiaâ€™s fifth Prime Minister.
Dr Mahathir and then Singapore Prime MinisterPicture Credit: Wake up, Singapore
Post-retirement and return
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During his retirement, Dr Mahathir spent time writing on his blog regarding current issues and his thoughts about the matters.
While he didn’t support Barisan in 2008, he returned in 2013 to support Najib’s government who were going against Pakatan Harapan, led by his former adversary, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
This changed in 2016 when Dr Mahathir left UMNO and made a comeback into Malaysian politics by forming Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) which became part of the Pakatan Harapan coalition.
The coalition triumphed during the 14th General Election as they won 121 seats out of 222, ending more than 60 years of rule under Barisan Nasional which has been in power since Malaysia gained its independence in 1957.
He then became Malaysia’s 7th Prime Minister and is the world’s oldest leader.
Dr Mahathir with Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte in 2018(Credit: Wikipedia)
However, following a political coup of sorts, Dr Mahathir resigned as Prime Minister on 24th February 2020 and served as interim Prime Minister before being replaced by his former Home Minister and Bersatu President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

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Year Of The Tiger: Lucky Colours To Wear Based On Your Chinese Zodiac This CNY

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According to Chinese culture, the year 2022 is the Year of the Water Tiger. It indicates a prosperous year due to the Tiger’s auspicious traits such as strength and bravery.

After surviving a tumultuous two years, people are looking for a bit more luck this new year. Chinese people believe that what we do at the beginning of a new year will affect their luck in the coming year.
Whether you believe in it or not, it doesn’t hurt to have a little hope on the side. An easy way to increase your luck and prosperity is to follow the lucky colours based on your zodiac for the year 2022.
Generally, the lucky and fortifying colours for the year 2022 are said to be mint green, cerulean blue, fiery red and imperial yellow.
Rat | 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020
Those born in the Year of the Rat should wear clothes that are red or blue in colour. It’s said to be auspicious colours for luck and career, respectively.
Ox | 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
People who are born in the Year of the Ox are advised to don red and yellow colours. The colour yellow is said to help in the romance department. The fiery red is best for career growth.
Tiger | 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022
The Tigers should wear orange, black or blue colours this year. Since it is their year, the colours will help in terms of wealth and career growth.
Rabbit | 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023
People who are born in the Year of the Rabbit get to choose to wear green, purple or orange. The colour green signals growth so there may be instances of adapting to a new job or embarking on a new journey.
Dragon | 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024
The Dragons are donning bright yellow and white this year. While wearing white on Chinese New Year is inadvisable, the colour is supposed to help fan the flames of love. No risks, no rewards.
Snake | 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025
People born in the Year of the Snake should wear tangerine, cyan or silver. The colours are auspicious for anything career and money-related.
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Horse | 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026
Those born in the Year of the Horse get to play around with green, blue and red colours. The colours are good for luck and health.
Goat | 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027
People who are born in the Year of the Goat should wear bright yellow. The risk of looking like Sesame Street’s Big Bird will pay off in the love and romance department.
Monkey | 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028
Those born in the Year of the Monkey get to wear calmer colours: white and baby blue. These colours help to soothe anxiety and calm the mind and body.
Rooster | 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029
The Roosters are advised to wear yellow as well for luck and wealth.
Dog | 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030
People born in the Year of the Dog get to don the classic black colour. While black isn’t a colour favoured during CNY, you might be able to get some leeway seeing that it’s your lucky colour of the year.
Pig | 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031
People born in the Year of the Pig get to wear yellow, green or black colours for overall luck and prosperity.
Now go forth and make sure you put in the work to improve your luck and fortunes too!

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Human Body Parts Found At Suspected Crash Site Of Missing Indonesian Flight Sriwijaya Air

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Human body parts believed to be linked to the missing Sriwijaya Air plane were found by the Indonesian investigation team yesterday.

Jakarta police spokesman Yusri Yunus informed the media that the remains were found off the coast of Jakarta, at a location where Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 with 62 people on board is believed to have crashed.
The police also collected two bags of remains, containing passenger belongings and body parts.
Indonesian aviation authorities lost contact with domestic flight Sriwijaya Air Flight 182 on Saturday, 9 January 2021, at around 3.30pm (Malaysia time) after it took off from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta en route to Pontianak.
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Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), in a press conference, said they have found debris in the water between Pulau Laki and Pulau Lancang which is likely, but not confirmed, to be from the plane.
Flight tracking website Flightradar24 tweeted that the flight lost more than 3,000 metres of altitude in less than a minute four minutes after taking off.
This is what we know about Sriwijaya Air flight #SJ182 based on ADS-B data.Route: Jakarta to PontianakCallsign: SJY182Aircraft: Boeing 737-500, PK-CLCTake off: 07:36 UTCHighest altitude: 10,900 feetLast altitude: 250 feetSignal lost: 07:40 UTChttps://t.co/fNZqlIR2dz pic.twitter.com/CPzFJdsuJZ— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) January 9, 2021
READ MORE: Indonesian Flight SJY182 Jakarta-Pontianak Missing, Debris Found In Water

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Harimau Malaya slays Timor Leste with 12-2 at World Cup qualifiers!

Well, well, wellâ€¦ Malaysian sports is on FIRE recently.

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We have our womenâ€™s hockey team trashing Singapore in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifiers and Suresh Selvathamby giving Malaysia its first ever gold medal in para-archery.
And now our Harimau Malaya is roaring in victory over Timor Leste, eliminating them with a spectacular aggregate 12-2 score at the 2022 World Cup/Asian Cup first round qualifiers!

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The second leg of the qualifiers, which took place at Bukit Jalil National Stadium last night, saw striker Muhammad Shahrel Fikri scoring a hattrick to give Malaysia a 5-1 win.
 Picture Credit: Football Association of Malaysia
Last Friday, the ferocious Tigers attacked Timor Lesteâ€™s Rising Sun squad to score 7-1 in the first leg. Thus, standing proud with a total of 12-2.
Letâ€™s take a moment to congratulate the Tigers who hit their
goals, shall we?

Picture Credit: Football Association of Malaysia

To Corbin Ong Lawrence, Muhammad Shahrel Fikri, Norshahrul
Idlan Talaha, Muhammad Safawi Rasid, Mohd Faiz Nasir and Muhammad Akhyar Rashidâ€¦
Good job la, guys!

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Harimau Malaya, which ranks 168th in the world,
will go on to the second round of qualifiers with 39 other top-level Asian
teams in September.
Picture Credit: Harimau Malaya Facebook Page
Hopefully, our fierce Tigers will be able to continue their
superb attacks and secure a spot in the third round of the World Cup qualifiers
as well as an instant entry to the Asian Cup.
Câ€™mon Tigers! Kipidap dongibap!

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RM19.90 Price Cap For Covid-19 Self-Test Kits, Says Government

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The prices for Covid-19 self-test kits have been set to RM19.90 for retail and RM16.00 for wholesale starting 5 September, according to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.

Previously, it was reported that the government are planning to make self-test kits a controlled item to ensure that it is sold at a reasonable price.
It’s a significant decrease from the RM39.90 price tag set earlier by the government, which was available for purchase via MySejahtera.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Khairy Jamaludin said that prices will go down even further in the future to help those who are financially disadvantaged.
We have set the ceiling price for COVID rapid test kits at RM19.90 for retail and RM16 for wholesale. We will also be exploring bulk purchase options to drive the price down further & also look at providing feee kits for B40 families. @KKMPutrajaya @kpdnhep— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) September 2, 2021
READ MORE: Gov’t To Make Covid-19 Self-Test Kits A Controlled Item

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â€œOk Boomer.â€ How young Malaysians are fighting back with two simple words

â€œOk Boomer.â€
Have you been seeing this word popping up again and again on social media? Overheard the phrase wafting from a gaggle of teens laughing at their phones at the mall? Or even seen Syed Saddiqâ€™s latest tweet?

#OkBoomer Semua orang ada sejarah, termasuk saya.
I cannot change my past, but i can change my future.
I owned up to it. Saya mengaku dan tidak mahu menipu.
Ini pada tahun 2013. Isu lapuk.
Jom bincang isu dasar, isu negara. Focus should be on the rakyat. https://t.co/O7MVYRUZO6
â€” Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) November 11, 2019

Yes, a new vernacular has entered the chat.
But what is it?
â€œOk Boomerâ€ is a meme, but also essentially a retaliation by the youth (typically millennials and Gen Z) to the previous generations for berrating them for being pampered, sensitive or unappreciative.
As the top definition on Urban Dictionary effectively explains:

Screenshot from Urban Dictionary

The â€œBoomerâ€ in â€œOk Boomerâ€ refers to baby boomers, or the Baby Boom generation of people born between 1946 and 1964 typically associated with the post World War 2 growth in America.
However, itâ€™s not restricted to this generation nor Americans specifically as the phrase is used to dismiss out of touch or close-minded opinions associated with older people in general.

Credit: Kasasa

Why are young Malaysians saying â€œOk Boomerâ€?
â€œOk Boomerâ€ is part of a larger global phenomenon where millennials and Gen Z all over the world have come together to push back against the barrage of headlines that start with â€œMillenials are killingâ€¦â€
Just like their global counterparts, Malaysian youth are
climbing an uphill battle with stagnant wages, increasing cost of living and
the lack of employment opportunities.

Even TRP has indulged in the “Ok Boomer” meme.

A Khazanah Research Institude (KRI) study found that Malaysiaâ€™s youth unemployment rate is rising with 10.92% in 2018 â€“ three times higher than the national average of 3.3%. Another study by the institute also debunked the â€œYoung Malaysians are lazy and too pickyâ€ myth.
News of Malaysian engineersâ€™ salaries being stagnant for the last 20 years have dominated headlines in October.
Meanwhile New Straits Times reported that Bank Negara Malaysiaâ€™s 2018 Annual Report found that Malaysian workers are still being paid less than workers in benchmark economies, even after adjusting for productivity levels across nations.
With all this information at hand, Malaysian youth who voice
out their dissatisfaction on the issues above are still being told that its
inherently their fault.
A typical boomer comment found on Twitter.
And so, Malaysian youth are choosing to fight back with two simple words: â€œOk Boomer.â€
Ok Boomer GIF from Ok GIFs

Are â€œBoomersâ€ really to blame though?
While meant to be a sarcastic and funny meme, the â€œOk Boomerâ€ phrase does have ageist connotations and it can be dismissive.
The truth is, Boomers are not at fault for youth struggles.
The fundamental issues of the rising cost of living affects both the young and the old.
American media watch group, FAIR also noted that the â€œOk Boomerâ€ meme coverage incorrectly focuses on intergenerational divide instead of class divide.
The previously mentioned issue of wage stagnation and cost of living issues stem from the decisions and policies made in high office and corporate boardrooms.

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In fact, another KRI study cited in The Star also noted that the income gap between the rich, middle class and poor in Malaysia has widened since 2008, almost double compared to 20 years ago.
Principal fellow at the Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Datuk Dr John Antony Xavier explains in New Straits Times that wealth inequality is a strain on economic growth and a source of social instability.
He also points to the book Why Institutions Fail that put across evidence from rich and poor nations to conclude that social inequality is affected greatly by institutional factors.
The good news is that the Malaysian government is already making moves to address this income inequality. A 30% income tax rate on those making RM2 million and more annually has been proposed in Budget 2020.
However, thereâ€™s still some ways to go for Malaysia to bridge the wealth gap as our Gini coefficient hovers around the World Bankâ€™s 0.4 benchmark, although the numbers have been improving over the decades.
FYI, the Gini coefficient is a measure of income inequality. 1 means all wealth is concentrated on one person while 0 means all wealth is equally distributed. A rating above 0.4 is considered severely unequal in wealth distribution.

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We have yet to introduce a wealth inheritance tax while our minimum wage is at RM1,200 (for urban centres) –  which is significantly lower than the RM2,700 living wage estimation by Bank Negara Malaysia for a single adult in Klang Valley.
Now that there’s a better understanding of what caused the rise of the “Ok Boomer” phenomenon, it’s best that Malaysians cease fighting about their age differences to address the real issues.

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“I Won’t Lower Myself To His Level” – Abdul Kadir Responds To Aliff Syukri’s Shocking Debt Claims

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Following the recent claim made by entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman that a certain high-profile Tan Sri owed him millions, former minister Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir responded earlier today.

As reported by Malaysiakini, Abdul Kadir chose not to engage with the claim made by the prominent businessman.
While Aliff Syukri did not name the Tan Sri, he did upload a pixelated photo of the person he said owed him money. It can be said it was a poor pixelation job as netizens speculated the photo was that of Abdul Kadir.
“I don’t want to go down to their level. My lawyer is handling the situation currently,” said Abdul Kadir when he was reached by Malaysiakini.
Aliff Syukri recently made a public statement on his Instagram saying that a particular former minister owes him tens of millions and hasn’t paid him back since. He tried calling, messaging him and badgering him for the debt but nothing was working.
READ MORE: “Anyone Know This Tan Sri?” – Aliff Syukri Claims Former Minister Owes Him Millions
Aliff’s mother, Rozita Ibrahim, also commented on his post and revealed that Tan Sri owes her son 4 years ago and he has been patient since.
When asked whether he has efforts to clear his name, the former Kedah MP only gave a brief answer.
“I have no intention of commenting on such individuals. I will not mention any names,” he reportedly said.
He has just “seen” my WhatsApp messages
In another recent Instagram post, Aliff revealed another picture of his chats with the said Tan Sri and stated that all of his messages were just seen, not replied to.
He described himself as just an anchovy compared to an individual with the rank of Tan Sri who has more connections with people in high positions.

I believe Tan Sri is a famous and wealthy individual with numerous assets in Malaysia. Giving a few million ringgit is no issue for a Tan Sri because it is my right. Isn’t it strange that a Tan Sri would want to deny the rights of a small businessman?
Aliff Syukri
“Just imagine me working diligently day and night, live streaming and even facing tons of ridicule and criticism just to earn money. You can just easily take my rights?
“Don’t make me lose my temper and reveal all the recordings,” he added.
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Fahmi Reza To Sell ‘Monyet Istana’ Artwork As NFT To Raise Legal Aid Fund For Others

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After announcing that he has been banned from leaving the country, satirical artist Fahmi Reza has decided to sell his artwork as an NFT to raise funds to help others get legal aid.

He made the announcement on Twitter today, 24 April.
READ MORE: Satirical Artist Fahmi Reza Blacklisted From Leaving The Country, Cites Double Standard
The NFT artwork titled Monyet Istana (Palace Monkey) will be sold for 0.05 BNB, with all the proceeds going to the Freedom of Expression Legal Defence Fund.
The legal fund will help support fellow Malaysians who are investigated and prosecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression.
The artist said he would not take a single cent from the NFT sale. The sale of Monyet Istana will be launched on 26 April.
pic.twitter.com/bXcIvGrL80— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) April 24, 2022
Fahmi was arrested and interrogated for two days by the police after uploading an artwork showing Powerpuff Girls’ Mojo Jojo in clothes resembling royal garments.
It was believed to be a satirical response to the news of the Sultan of Selangor purchasing a painting that depicts MPs as monkeys, apes and frogs.
READ MORE: Satirical Artist Fahmi Reza Hauled Again For Latest ‘Mojo Jojo’ Satire Artwork
Since last year, he has been arrested 3 times and interrogated 11 times by the police. Currently, he faces two criminal charges over his political graphics.
If he’s convicted, he faces a fine of RM100,000 and 2-year imprisonment.
Is there support?
Some netizens expressed their support and enquired how they could purchase the artwork.
Previously, the artist refused to sell his artworks as NFTs because he wasn’t doing his artwork to gain profits.  Fahmi said his artworks aim to raise political consciousness for free.
His change of heart took a few netizens by surprise and caused temporary confusion.
🤡 https://t.co/zyhZ0Kcnpx— AK ⚡ (@tolakfiat) April 24, 2022
Please stop asking me to sell my political graphics as NFTs. If you seriously want to support my work, and want me to continue creating satirical graphics on Malaysian politics for EVERYONE, you can support me at Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee. 🔗 https://t.co/FEdAQzroXu pic.twitter.com/U8rAusIGvm— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) February 19, 2022
Aduh Fahmi..Haritu kata tak mau buat NFT…why Fahmi why???— Fais Isa 🏴 (@SiRobotEmosi) April 24, 2022

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This ‘Boat-Thru’ Library Was SK Luagan’s Solution To Sarawak’s Floods

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There’s an old proverb that goes, “tuntutlah ilmu biar sampai ke negeri Cina,” which encourages people to seek out knowledge no matter how far the journey may take them.

Well for the student of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Luagan in Lawas, Sarawak, the search for education brings them on an adventure they won’t soon forget, and what most Malaysian’s would only dream of.
Feast your eyes on the amazing SK Luagan Boat-Thru Library.
Boat-Thru Library 📚Terima kasih kepada semua yang terlibat membuat pengawasan dan jaga proses pinjam buku. ❤Terima kasih sebab jadi asbab mudah PDPR pelajar kita. ☺💐 pic.twitter.com/uqQW5iZxr5— Muhammad Nazmi (@chuckee_little) September 29, 2021
Pioneered by the school’s very own teacher, Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, this floating library serves as an essential port for the students of SK Luagan to take part in home-based learning and teaching (PdPR) classes while the school remained closed due to the pandemic.
The library was built as a temporary harbour in Kampung Luagan so pupils can easily get access to learning materials for their studies.
See, due to the lack of internet access in Lawas, the school implements what’s called the ‘flipped classroom’ method where students are provided with teaching aids such as books or videos for them to study with.
With parts of Lawas ravaged by floods, it made it difficult for students to move about.
The school library was also forced to closed.
(Credit: Sekolah Kebangsaan Luagan Lawas via Facebook)
Read More: [Watch] Cute 12YO Weatherman In Sarawak Creates A Storm Across The Nation
So Cikgu Nazmi, with the help of SK Luagan’s community, built up the wooden library with their own bare hands to facilitate education in the area.
“The water still hasn’t gone away, so we built a tiny library using a small hut that was high enough from the floods,” the teacher told TRP, explaining that the school’s boat was used to ferry students back and forth to the library in waist-deep floodwaters.
The tiny isle of knowledge comes with its own jetty, rows of books and a study area for kids to work.
bina perpustakaan sementara atas air. Pelajar guna sampan kepunyaan sekolah di awasi sepenuhnya oleh pengawal dan guru-guru kami. Selamat!Alhamdulillah kami dapat mengekalkan momentum pusat sumber kami. Air tak dalam mana pun, tapi taknak la pelajar tak buat PDPR langsung. pic.twitter.com/v0D2F36AiT— Muhammad Nazmi (@chuckee_little) September 29, 2021
The library even has its own MySejahtera QR code sign-in corner to maintain Covid-19 SOP.
SOP dapat jaga, guru-guru puas hati modul mereka dapat di usahakan oleh pelajar. Ibu bapa pun senang tak perlu bergerak ke sana ke sini cari line untuk anak. Buku tak banyak pun, janji dapat bantu sikit-sikit. Hehe.Plan nak buat library bergerak, tapi kereta kecik, pic.twitter.com/IV2HMefCfk— Muhammad Nazmi (@chuckee_little) September 29, 2021
I’m happy to have colleagues and school admins that believe in my initiative. It’s just another little thing we can do to help the students and make the PdPR run smooth.SK Luagan teacher Muhammad Nazmi Rosli.

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8 Lazy Yet Lucky Last Minute Décor To Get Ready For CNY

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Did anyone feel like we have not properly celebrated Chinese New Year for a long time?

Chances are, some of us may have forgotten to decorate the house with vibrant décor and are now scrambling to make the house feel festive.
To make it easier, here are some lazy yet lucky décor ideas to quickly liven up the home in time for the celebrations.
1. Lanterns
Image: fanjianhua/ Freepik
You can’t go wrong with lanterns because it’s pretty much a staple CNY décor. Whether it’s store-bought or handmade, the lanterns can be used as outdoor décor.
Families with young children can turn it into an arts and crafts project too with some coloured paper, scissors, threads and glue.
2. Lucky wish banners
Image: China Digital Times
Make guests feel welcome with lucky wishes banners or couplets on both sides of the doorframe.
The Chinese words on the red banners typically wish everyone who enters the house good health, wealth and prosperity.
3. Good Fortune stickers
Good Fortune ‘Fuk’ sticker or ornament. Image: Aliexpress
Another minimalist décor approach is to put up Good Fortune (Fuk) stickers or ornaments. It adds to the festive atmosphere at home without much fuss.
Fun fact: It can even be put up upside down and it still means the same.
4. Lucky bamboo plant
Image: ProFlowers
The lucky bamboo plant is another popular décor whenever CNY rolls around.
Despite their various sizes, these lucky bamboos are usually arranged neatly in a shallow pot or can be twisted into beautiful shapes.
As such, these plants are sometimes given as gifts to loved ones too.
5. Pussy willow tree
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The pussy willow tree is a classic décor that can last all year round. It’s easily recognizable due to its white-grey furry buds.
In current times, these furry buds are dyed in various colours such as red, yellow, orange or fuchsia.
If you want to have fun and add pops of colours to your home, getting a pussy willow tree might be a great idea to consider.
You can even decorate the tree with tiny ornaments such as gold ingot, lucky cat or the Chinese infinity knot. Think of it like a CNY tree.
6. Lucky plants
Dancing Ladies orchids. Image: Shopee
If you prefer to decorate your home with plants, you’re in luck because there are many other lucky plants according to Chinese culture.
Some of the plants that are believed to bring luck are the jade plant, money plant, Kalanchoes, Dancing Ladies orchids and tangerine (kumquat) trees.
These plants are believed to bring joy, luck and abundance into the home and who wouldn’t want that?
7. Ang pau fish
Ang pau fish. Image: Kaytee
Ang pau fishes make cute decors and it’s sure to be a hit among young children.
No matter the size of the ang pau fish, it can be hung up as a wall décor with the lanterns or act as a standalone décor piece on the table.
Hanging up ang pau fishes as ornaments symbolises a play on the words ‘Nian nian you yu’ which means wishing everyone else abundance every year.
Making ang pau fishes is also an opportunity to use up all the old ang pau packets for decorative purposes.
Making the ang pau fishes together with the family can be a bonding activity too.
8. Add CNY colours
Adding in hints of red at home. Image: Ikea
If all else fails, one of the quickest ways to brighten things up at home is to use CNY colours to your advantage.
Some of the colours to use are red, orange, yellow, gold and pink. There are several ways you can implement these colours into your home décor.
For starters, you can get cushion covers for the living room or coloured napkins if you’re hosting a family dinner at home.

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Basikal Lajak: Cyclists And Parents Had Been Warned Against Illegal Bicycle Mods

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The use of basikal lajak (modified bicycles) is gaining popularity despite being dangerous and illegal, said the nation’s professional cyclists and sportsmen.
Malaysia’s top triathlete and serial Ironman competition winner Shahrom Abdullah was quoted by Malay Mail saying that many parents seek his service to modify bicycles for their children.
Shahrom was asked to remove safety equipment such as the brakes and reflectors, which he refused.
These lajak bikes have no safety features and are done with extreme modifications. I had a lot of people, not just the kids but parents coming in to ask me to take the brakes out, lights out, tighten certain joints and so on.Shahrom Abdullah speaking on the issue of modified bicycles on public roads.
Tunggang Basikal Di LebuhrayaDenda RM1,000. Selain denda pesalah juga boleh dihukum penjara tidak lebih tiga bulan atau kedua-duanya sekali. pic.twitter.com/N27M1oihBC— حافينيازي (@Hfnz9) September 19, 2020
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Shahrom, who runs his bicycle shop, SA Bike, at Alam Damai, expressed regret that his customers would remain stubborn despite being told of the risks.
He said they turn to other shops which are willing to do it out of the need to make a living.
Another Malaysian triathlete and long-time Ironman competitor, Rupert Chen said rules or laws governing modified bicycle-related activities are much needed.
As long as [cyclists] are following the rules I have no problem with it but don’t endanger yourself or others. Wear some lights and have the brakes on, please, and don’t ride on open roads or highways.Ironman competitor Rupert Chen on the use of modified bicycle that brings about dangerous situations on the road.
He advised cyclists to ride on the shoulder or curb of the street and not on the main road.
READ MORE: It’s Not Illegal For Bicyclists To Use Highways But These Are The Laws You Can Use To Report Dangerous Cycling
Awas kepada penunggang basikal yang suka menggunakan lebuhraya untuk aktiviti berbasikal kerana anda mungkin akan dikenakan tindakan denda hingga RM5,000 atau penjara 12 bulan jika didapati bersalah #SinarKongsi pic.twitter.com/pbglIccix3— SINAR – Menyinari Hidupmu (@sinar_my) October 22, 2021
At the same time, it does not help that modified bicycle ‘recipes’ are widely available on social media.

A Long-Standing Problem
The issue of basikal lajak has been around for some time.
It captured the nation’s attention after driver Sam Ke Ting was charged with reckless or dangerous driving.
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  @mr.nichz Kereta Myvi hampir menyebabkan basikal lajak eksiden di jalan raya . Sepatutnya Krta Myvi dahulukan Basikal lajak limpas dahulu sebelum masuk simpang . 😌😌.#basikallajak #samketeng #beratsebelah ♬ only love can hurt like this – favsoundds
She was sentenced to jail for causing the death of eight teenagers racing with their basikal lajak on the Johor Bahru Inner Ring Road highway in 2017.
Sam was then granted a stay of execution and leave to appeal High Court’s decision.
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This Chinese Couple Makes Yong Tau Foo and Chee Cheong Fun Affordable And Accessible For Our Multicultural Country

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Malaysians love their food, and an elderly couple from Kuala Selangor have been giving Klang Valley folks something to look forward to every day.

For more than 30 years, Heng Hwa Eng and his wife Su How Lian had been faithfully serving Malaysians the nation’s classic comfort food – yong tau foo and chee cheong fun.
Come lunch, dinner or even a mid-afternoon break, their stall is easily the most well-loved among the repertoire of hawker fares at an open-air food court in Damansara.
With more than 40 types of young tau foo items, their offerings are beloved by young and old, never mind the expanding calories that come with it.
The Hengs’ yong tau foo is well-known for its authenticity of taste. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The yong tau foo items, mostly fried, range from RM0.80 to RM2.50.
But the pièce de résistance are the sauces, especially the chilli sauce, which packs just the right amount of kick for most taste buds.
Heng and his wife used to open from the morning, but age had caught with them.
Even then, they still open until as late as 4 am in the morning before the pandemic shortened the hours.
Hawker food unifies the country’s diverse threads. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
A Family Tradition
With the mushrooming of so many modern food and beverage outlets in the city, Heng is determined to keep the hawker culture vibrant.
Heng is a third-generation hawker, originating was a roadside street stall started by his grandparents in Kuala Selangor.
The family sold yong tau foo and chee cheong fun as affordable meals for the people while earning a living for themselves.
The fourth of seven children in a Hokkien family, Heng started helping his family business even while as a kid.
Heng’s hawker fare is an expression of the nation’s multiculturalism. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Despite quitting secondary school halfway, Heng considered himself lucky compared to his elder siblings who only studied in primary school.
While in his early 20s, a chance encounter led him and his wife to start a hawker stall in Damansara near the local police station.
He remembered that back in the 80s, Damansara was still very much undeveloped compared to now.
Later, in the early 90s, with development picking up pace, they were resettled in an open food court nearby and had been at the same spot to this day.
 People can’t get enough of the popular yong tau foo and chee cheong fun. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
People can’t afford food back then as they do now. People are richer now and can eat whatever they want, but they seem to be less happy. Good food should be something that is not only enjoyable to eat, but also brings harmony and closeness to the family and relationship.Hawker Heng Hwa Eng to TRP on the importance of food culture.
The modern hawker centres, with improved sanitation and facilities, helped the couple to serve more customers.
More than just taste, the appeal of the yong tau foo and chee cheong fun lies in its human connection.
The stall is frequented by locals and tourists alike, and one can always expect a long queue due to its popularity.
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Yong tau foo is a Hakka Chinese food, which literally means stuffed tofu. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
When customers enjoy our food, they will tell us that the food reminds them of their childhood days. We are especially happy that some customers will bring their whole families to eat out.Hawker Heng Hwa Eng to TRP on why the hawker culture is not only tasteful but beautiful.
There are more than 40 varieties of yong tau foo items at the Hengs’ hawker stall. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The couple themselves are assisted by their children who are in their 20s.
Heng said they are still warming to new technology, notably in delivery options.
At present, customers have to walk in to eat there or take away as there are no options for online orders.
He said some customers would hire Lalamove riders to queue up and order take-aways.
Heng and his wife hope the hawker culture will remain vibrant with good quality food in the years to come.
People want to support the hawkers not just because it’s cheaper than eating in restaurants, but because they love the hawker culture.Hawker Heng Hwa Eng to TRP on what makes the hawker culture unique.
Family teamwork:  Each person in Hengs helps out with different chores. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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