Bella Abuse Case: The “Thermos Incident” Never Happened, Witness Tells Court

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A police inspector who looked into the abuse claims against Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali said that the claim that Bella was burned by hot water from a thermos was not true.

Inspector Suhaili Mahad, 31, from the Criminal Investigation Department, Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent Headquarters, said this was because the thermos, which was used as a case item, was in good condition and had no signs of breakage.
She stated that the statements obtained on the same day by separate investigating officers were consistent. The children said that another resident named Balqis had followed Bella over some snacks and that Bella had injured her entire body when she was hit with a thermos and it spilled on her.
There are no dents or any indications that it had been dropped. I do not think that the thermos falling on Bella occurred.Inspector Suhaili Mahad
According to New Straits Time this led to a short fight between Zilfinaz and Farhan Maaruf, the lawyer who was defending the accused. The latter stated that the witness’s statement was only her personal interpretation of the events.
This is the opinion of the witness, she can give a statement based on parts of what she perceived, not a conclusionFarhan Maaruf
She investigated all witnesses and this is her findings as an investigating officer.Zilfinaz
We believe she does not have the expertise to say that the thermos is damaged in whatsoever way.Farhan Maaruf
It doesn’t need an expert to determine any damage to the thermos. We can see the thermos’ condition, which was presented in court today. It is logical that if it fell, it will have dents.Zilfinaz
Following this, Sessions Court judge Isralizam Sanusi recorded Farhan’s objection before dismissing it.
The witness then informed the court that Siti Bainun had broken one of the restrictions outlined in her permanent custodial orders for Bella, which was to ensure that Bella was not negligent while in her custody.
She claimed that the accused neglected to get Bella treated for her injuries and that Siti Bainun violated the custody orders by placing Bella in her condominium in Wangsa Maju rather than her family’s residence in Ampang, as specified in the records.
Who Is Siti Bainun And What Did She Do To Bella?
Siti Bainun, 30, is facing two charges of neglecting and abusing Bella to the point of causing the victim to suffer physical and emotional injuries at a condominium in Wangsa Maju here between February and June 2021.
The founder of Rumah Bonda told the Sessions Court that she served Bella rice with vinegar, turmeric, soy sauce, chilli, and bad fried chicken throughout the fasting month.
Additionally, the 13-year-old was forced to consume 20 “cili padi” multiple times every week.
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If found guilty, the offence under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001 carries a maximum 20-year prison sentence, a fine of RM50,000, or both.
Judge Isralizam Sanusi of the Sessions Court is still presiding over the trial.
READ MORE: Lady Who Exposed Down Syndrome Child’s Horrific Abuse Now Faces Lawsuit

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Dr M: PN Govt Cares More For Politics Than Malaysian Lives Amidst Rising Covid Cases

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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wrote another scathing blog post earlier today, alluding to current Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and his adminstration’s failures.

In particular, Mahathir blames the latest Covid-19 spike on the administration placing more importance on politics than the people’s well-being.
At the time of writing, Malaysia has already seen day after day of record-breaking new cases with new clusters emerging.
Tun M probably wants you to vote Pejuang instead.(Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
He notes that the Sabah elections were forced by the PN government in an attempt to wrestle power away from the Warisan Plus coalition through a coup.
Such a move sparked a huge new wave of Covid-19 infections in the state itself, which then later spread quickly to the peninsula as voters returned to West Malaysia.
Mahathir also taunts the PN government to make good on their promise to call for a general election after winning the Sabah state elections.
The recent Sabah state elections were a hot topic for political discourse and the spread of Covid-19.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
Don’t break your promise. Hold a general election. Let thousands get infected. Let even more die.Dr Mahathir on his blog
He further suggests that the top leadership in the PN government does not care if more Malaysian lives are lost as they only care about their political endgame.
On September 18, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced that he will be holding a general election after the results of the Sabah election, believed to be an attempt to prove that his PN administration was not a “backdoor government”.
Muhyiddin Yassin likes this chair.(Credit: Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia)
He said this stating that the Sabah election result would indicate the level of public support for him and the PN government.
Results of the Sabah state election shows that PN-led coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) won 38 out of 73 seats.
There has been no word if the Prime Minister will actually be holding a general election anytime soon.

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Sarawakian Woman Found Dead A Day After Arriving In Johor, Sister Wants Thorough Investigation

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33-year-old Salvina Chie arrived in Johor on 15 February to look for work but was found dead in a hotel room in Skudai around 2pm on 16 February.

A hotel employee found Salvina in the room and alerted the police at Taman Ungku Tun Aminah police station.
Her body was sent to Hospital Sultanah Aminah forensics unit for post-mortem.
According to Utusan Borneo, Salvina’s sister, Pelubau Chie (19) was asked by the police on 17 February to identify the body at the hospital.
She told Utusan Borneo that her sister’s cause of death was suffocation and did not elaborate any further details other than Salvina got a job as a waitress.
Pelubau said she’s leaving the investigation to the police.
If there’s a criminal element in the case, I hope the authorities will bring the responsible individuals to justice.Pelubau Chie told TVS
Meanwhile, she’s preparing to send her sister’s body back home for the funeral in Rumah Bennet, Bintangor on Thursday, 17 February, via Kuala Lumpur.
Pelubau added that the last time she saw her sister was when Salvina returned to Sibu for the holidays from 18 to 25 January 2022.

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Nights Of Fright is FINALLY Returning This September 2022!

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Yep, you read that right! After 2 years of hiatus, our favourite Halloween haunt is returning in 2022!

Nights of Fright 8 is making a comeback this year and is promised to be more terrifying than ever before!
Like previous years, Sunway Lagoon’s iconic and multi-award winning scare fest will be open for haunts and more every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of October. The Festival of Fear will hold its premiere ‘Opening Fright’ night on Friday, 30 September.
The Festival of Fear will run until Halloween.(Credit: Sunway Lagoon)
Would you prefer to be the ‘scarer’ instead?
Of course, if you would prefer to be the one doing the scaring instead of the one being scared, then you’re invited to join the casting call to be a face of fear!
Auditions to join in the nightmare will be held starting 6 August 2022. Find out more details on their website here.

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Paralysed Cat ‘Baby’ Shows Up In Penang Court As “Witness” For Animal Abuse Case

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Malaysians are seeking justice for “Baby”, a female black and white cat that was unfortunately paralyzed after being allegedly hit with a metal rod by a 79-year-old retiree in Penang last November.

The feline made a rare appearance at the Penang Sessions Court yesterday (18 March), supposedly coming face to face with the man accused of causing it pain and suffering.
Images of Baby being carried into the courtroom by representatives from the Malaysian Veterinary Services Department (VSD) wearing what appears to be a green evidence tag, marked “C1”, invited empathy on social media as netizens shared their rage and anguish over the animal’s circumstances.
Losing it over this photo. Cat named Baby, a victim of animal abuse, brought to court as evidence. The tag reads “C1” being, Exhibit C1. LOOK AT THAT FACE. IMAGINE THEM HOLDING UP BABY TO THE JUDGE. MAXIMUM PENALTY 😤 pic.twitter.com/MJpsRCd0kJ— Tom Yam Tapir (@notorioustapir) March 18, 2021
Its alleged abuser, a retired teacher named Cosmos Chong Say Hun, pleaded not guilty for charges of animal cruelty under section Section 29(1)(a) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772) for deliberately throwing a sharp meter-long metal rod at the feline.
A guilty charge can result in a maximum fine of RM100,000 or up to three years jail time, or both.
Cosmos reportedly claimed that his actions were the result of the animal dirtying the lawn of his home. He was released by the judge without bail with the next court session set in April.
Previously, a video believed to have captured the senior citizen being confronted by a crying woman while trying to forcefully place a visibly injured cat into a plastic bag went viral online.
[Warning: Video below contains distressing footage of animal abuse]

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Penang Lady Cries and Begs Elderly Man to Release Cat Instead Of Killing It


Google’s Top Searches Reveal That M’sians’ Finances Are Severely Affected By Covid-19

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The effects of Covid-19 can still be felt in August as the latest Google search trends reveals that many Malaysians were looking for ways to generate income.

Based on the top searched questions in that month, there is a trend among Malaysians who are either looking to make ends meet, or trying to get back on their feet financially.

The stats from Google also revealed that for last month, Malaysians were eager to know more about Penjana’s RM50 e-wallet.
It was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as one of the measures to reduce the financial strain on Malaysians.

Sitting on top of the 10 list of most searched terms on Google search for August was about Maal Hijrah to welcome the turn of the Islamic new year, for prayers and well wishes to celebrate the occasion.
Coming in at second was the OnePlus Nord from the company that makes phones that punch way above their weight, OnePlus.
Meanwhile, the explosion in Beirut occupies the third spot as Malaysians wanted to know more about the tragedy that happened in Lebanon.
Below is the top 10 list:
Doa Akhir Tahun / Doa Awal Tahun / Salam Maal Hijrah
OnePlus Nord Offline Sale Malaysia / OnePlus Nord Unboxing / OnePlus Nord Launch Event Malaysia
Beirut Explosion / Lebanon Explosion / Letupan di Beirut
Realme C12 Specs
Barcelona vs Bayern / Sevilla vs Man United / Man City vs Real Madrid / Lyon vs Bayern
7 Hari Mencintaiku 2 / iQIYI 7 hari mencintaimu
Man United vs Copenhagen
Cha Cha Slide
 Liverpool vs VfB Stuttgart
Vinayagar Chaturthi

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Plant 10 trees before you can graduate in the Philippines

10 cheers for Filipino forests because for graduating students, planting trees are a requirement to graduate from high school and college!
It’s not only the forests that are getting these newly planted trees, but also mangroves, abandoned mining sites, military ranges and even selected urban areas in the Philippines.

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Gary Alejano the Magdalo Party-list Rep presented his bill to the House of Commons called the “Graduation Legacy for the Environment Act,” with plans to overcome the deforestation crisis which the Philippines is facing.
It is expected about 175 million new trees would be planted yearly, as there are more than 500,000 students graduating each year.
Through this bill, also known as the House Bill 8728, the Education departments will partner up with various Environmental bodies to ensure the planting process is a success.

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What about us Malaysians? The only way we can graduate is to publish papers.
Because you know la we Malaysians are held to a higher degree (get it?).

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We too are facing deforestation at alarming rates like the Filipinos who lost 50% in the 20th century, as we suffered a loss of 25% of our forests in the last 17 years.
Though we did try replanting trees back in 2017 SEA Games when we planted a tree for each medal won. Hmmm..
Maybe one day we too can adopt this bill?

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â€˜Akak Bombaâ€™ takes over the internet with incredible snake charming skills

Senior Fire Officer II Noor Fazida Tina Mohamad Noor made quite the ssspectacular impression on social media recently after footage of her amazing snake charming skills went viral on the internet.

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The 45-second clip shared by the FriendsOfBomba Twitter account witnessed the sheer awesomeness of the 37-year-old mother of three, during a routine call to capture a wild King cobra which managed to wander its way into a neighbourhood in Rawang.

Pegawai bomba wanita tangkap ular tedung selar pic.twitter.com/2hEx5QyXmO
â€” FriendOfBomba (@Friendofbomba) July 16, 2019

The video shows Noor Fazida fearlessly capturing the venomous animal, grabbing it by the head and restraining the animal mere ssseconds.
The video which came out on July 16 had since received over 4,000 likes and 6,000 retweets from Malaysians showing her mad ressspect.

Peh respect!! 😭🤟🏻
â€” Akeem (@AkeemSharyzal) July 16, 2019

Asal tak pakai seruling
â€” ooo leen rupenye (@nazweennnn) July 16, 2019

“What no flute?”
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(Image Credit: infinite monkey business)

This lady has balls of steel! Mine shrunk just looking at the size of that 🐍!!
â€” Andrei Krashinov (@krashinov) July 17, 2019

Balls of steee…. Wait…
â€” Bo (@BOmorello) July 17, 2019

Weh kenapa tak pegawai laki yang buat bukan selalunya yang laki ke? kakak tu pegang macam pegang ulat gonggok je steady,kakak itu ulae tedung selar bukan ulat gonggok 😭
â€” capikk (@capiikkkk) July 16, 2019

“Why wasn’t it a man? Isn’t it usually the men who capture these animals? She just grabbed that snake like it was a millipede! Itâ€™s a snake, not an insect…”
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(Women can do terrifyingly awesome things too you know… Just saying…)
Noor Fazida is the first and only woman in Bombaâ€™s King Cobra Squad, a special task force designed to train troops to handle venomous animals (especially snakes…) and educate the public regarding these misunderstood reptiles.

(Image Credit: Meme Generator)

She had even played a major roll in developing a basic training module on venomous creatures currently used as a standard guide for new recruits.

(Image Credit: The Star)

Noor Fazida surely and definitely deserves one big tabik spring in our book.

(Image Credit: Meme Base)


[Watch] Food Delivery Rider Urges Others To Stay Away From The Job As Demand Plunges And Income Drops Drastically

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It is said that being a food delivery rider can earn you a salary comparable, and even more, than some white-collar workers.

However, the demand for food delivery riders has dropped tremendously since the government announced early this year that it would not reimpose the movement control order (MCO).
In addition, the increasing number of food delivery riders has also stiffened competition and reduced their income.
Recently, one of them took to social media to advise young people to think twice before joining the industry.
A TikTok user named @wak_east expressed deep concern that many young people are interested in the job.
  @wak_east Geng Rider tengah tenat sekarang #fyp #foodrider #hustle #fypシ ♬ suara asli  – Danzz? 🎟
No Bed Of Roses
He said they only see the positive side where you only need a motorcycle and a license.
The job is easy as you only need to deliver orders to the customer’s location, and offers flexible working hours.
Many have also been lured by tales of high pay, even more than professionals such as engineers.
Patut lah ramai budak taknak sambung belajar. Belajar memahal. Gaji grab jugak lagi banyak. HAHAHAHAHAHHHA https://t.co/oYG0tj97Wq— abang bitter (@amir_aderers) September 20, 2022
However, many people do not know the untold burdens behind the job.
The man said the job is, in fact, very tiring, not to mention that orders are decreasing by the day as people prefer to eat out.
Worse, working hours are more about waiting for incoming orders than delivering food.
 They also had to work 13 to 15 hours to reach the target.
Concerned about the future of young people, he advises them to think hard and find a permanent job to ensure a better future.
Kesian tengok abg2 grab dan foodpanda ni. Panas hujan redah je sebab nak cari rezeki. Ada tu terpaksa jd rider sebab takda pilihan lain lpas kena buang kerja macam suami Wati. Kena buang kerja sebab terlalu banyak offday, jaga anak sakit. Income grab tak banyak pun. Pls bantu dia pic.twitter.com/xgqrnq4kVu— MAVERICK ४ (@EmirSHendry) July 28, 2022
Kindred Spirit
At the time of writing, the 20-second TikTok post has garnered more than 70,000 thousand views and 230 comments.
Netizens who commented included those who work as food delivery riders, who acknowledged the various challenges.
Some commenters said the number of customers is still the same, but it’s harder to make a living as there are too many food delivery riders.
Many agreed with @wak_east that youngsters should study as much as possible instead of just studying until SPM level.
READ MORE: 72% Of SPM Graduates Prefer To Be Influencers, E-Hailing Drivers Than Pursuing Higher Education

Some said they had to deal with customers who were impatient and would make complaints because of unrealistic expectations.

At the same time, some said food delivery riders are also vulnerable to crimes, accidents and road rage.
Sial punya budak, moto budak grab pun kau nak curi. Harap kau mati doh. Sumpah https://t.co/CRqIrv5sjA— Fakhrul🇲🇾 (@_raynz) August 10, 2019
Aku yg dgr ni panas je. Kau dah langgar budak grabfood tu pastu kau nak tibai2 dia apahal atas dasar cakap dia mencuri. Kau tak dgr pun explanation dia, tapi dah buat speculation tah apa2. https://t.co/2yzbi5Y4kv— Founder of __________ (@FauzanZulkifli9) October 29, 2019
And then some can’t afford a motorcycle when their bike is stolen or pay for the repair if it is broken.
READ MORE: DAP MP Steven Sim Spends RM7.5k From Own Pocket To Buy Motorbike For Delivery Rider
How To Make a Career Choice When You Are Undecided
At the end of the day, each job has its advantages and disadvantages.
First, you need to know if you have the aptitude for the work.
For example, you will have difficulty in engineering or physics if you are bad at math.
You may love it, but are you good enough that it will pay the bills?

Second, you need to consider if you would like the work.
If you are good at something but hate doing it, that might suggest finding another career.
Third, you need to consider your career prospects.
Is the field you are considering saturated? If so, finding a job related to your interests might be challenging.

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Mysterious 2KM-Long Oil Spill Ruins Port Dickson Beach, Public Advised To Stay Away

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If you’re planning a nice relaxing day at Port Dickson beach, there’s bad news.

The Environment Department (DOE) revealed that a mysterious oil spill along 2km of the beach in Pantai Cermin, Port Dickson and Tanjung Tuan, Melaka has been detected.
In a statement released on social media, DOE revealed that they received reports of the oil spill on 12 October (Monday) by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), the Negeri Sembilan Marine Department, the Melaka Marine Department, hotel operators, fishermen and residents.

Following the report, DOE’s investigation team has conducted inspections and collected samples from the polluted coastal areas and the sea. The samples will be sent to the Malaysia Chemistry Department for analysis.Environment Department.
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A mysterious source
DOE and MMEA have also conducted sea patrols and monitoring using drones to detect the cause of this oil spill.
State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman, S. Veerapan told Bernama that they suspected it could be from the engine of a vessel, but can only determine after getting the analysis results back.
Credit: @doe.gov.my/Facebook
Oil patch in the middle of the sea near Tanjung Tuan, Melaka.(Credit: @doe.gov.my/Facebook)
This incident will be investigated under Section 27, Environmental Quality Act 1974, which deploys a maximum RM500,000 fine, or 5 years imprisonment, or both, if found guilty.
Port Dickson beach closed
Credit: @doe.gov.my/Facebook
For now, the public is advised to stay away from the polluted beach for their own health and safety.
Cleaning of the beach and clearing of the oil from the water is underway by the Port Dickson District Level Coastal Cleaning Action Committee and the Alor Gajah District Disaster Management Committee.
DOE also urged anyone with information regarding the oil spill to contact them at their website (HERE) or call 1-800-88-2727 or email aduan_k@doe.gov.my.

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DOE probes into oil spill at Port Dickson beach


UM’s e-payment page attacked; replaced with a protest message by hackers

It has been a rough week for Universiti Malaya.
After the convocation protest which caused a stir on social media earlier this week, now it’s their E-Pay Cashless Payment and Records page that is causing headaches as it was attacked very recently.
The portal is used primarily as a financial transaction page for students to pay their fees, fines and other services.
It was replaced with an image of the famous Guy Fawkes mask and a protest message.
The hackers echoed the same sentiments as Wong Yang Ke, who urged the university’s vice-chancellor to step down.

Biar Mati Dari Hidup Melutut
I would rather die standing than live kneeling.
If my words threaten those in power, so be it.
If my pictures alarm the people, that is good.
Your teeth come down, my sword goes up.
#NoRasis #UndurVC #Univesity of Malaya

This is what it used to be before the page was hacked :

At of the time of writing, here is how the site looks like :

Meanwhile, Wong denied involvement in the attack and he has also given a statement on social media about the issue.

I just received the news and I’m really surprised where UM epay website is hacked since evening, and it was uploaded with a message I shared two days ago.
Well, still have to clarify here before the cyber troopers start accusing me. I know nothing about computer science. And, I didn’t order anyone to do this on behalf of me.
I disagree with this act of hacking.
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Right now, we’re not sure who is responsible for the attacks but the attempt made on the page where students make their payments to the university,  could jeapordise their personal information and payment data.
This doesn’t really help with the fact that Malaysia is already ranked bottom-fifth for data protection, where the country has suffered several large data breaches involving financial and medical details.

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5 Talented Local Photographers Under 30

Tired of how repetitive your Instagram feed looks like? We mean come on, thereâ€™s only so many ways you can take pictures of your food!Â
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Being a primarily photo-based platform, photographers have been using Instagram as a way of showcasing their portfolio to the world.
We recently took a gander and found these 5 inspiring Malaysian photographers that deserved more than just a â€˜double tapâ€™ on their work!
1. Daniel Adams, 23 (@danieladamsphotography)

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Adams is no stranger to the world of photography andÂ even made headlines back in 2017Â with his powerful messages through his photography.
â€œA Love Once Lostâ€ is his series of dealing with the emotions that came with the loss of his mother, which has been a project that Adams has been working on for the past 2 years.
2. Catherhea Teoh, 29 (@dreamersrehab)

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Teoh describes her style as â€œwoke vogueâ€; an elegant approach towards issues that usually touch on underrepresented forms of beauty.
Teohâ€™s recent series â€œThe Thique Cliqueâ€, which features gorgeous plus sized Malaysian women,Â gained international attention as well!
3. John Kam, 20 Â (@cvpturesjohn)

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Kamâ€™s work is straight out of a wonderland. Serving you both the glamour and horror of fantasy, Kamâ€™s vision and natural whimsical nature is what gives all of his photos an extra magical touch.
â€œMembawangâ€ is a series by him that pays tribute to all the faces that have inspired his work and his process as a photographer, all while nodding to our Malaysian roots.
4. Szeyuin Chan, 25 (@szeyuin)

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Muted pastels are how Chan drinks you in with her photography. The soft and eclectic style of this photographer hooks you into her work.
Playing with warm tones, Chan picks up inspiration from a wide variety of styles. She also has the ability to capture the raw emotion in her subjectâ€™s eyes especially well.
5. Euri Erfe, 21 (@emajor)

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Erfe is also a new-comer on the scene, but one canâ€™t quite tell from the quality of their work.
One of their works, â€œA Tribute to Rock Royalty, Queenâ€, was born out of inspiration from Bohemian Rhapsody and their own personal love for Freddie Mercury.Â

Looks like the creatives in Malaysia are a-booming! While these photos will make your feed a lot more interesting to look at, itâ€™s important to remember to support our local talents!
The next time you find yourself needing some new headshots for your LinkedIn, some portraits of you and your loved ones or just something new to spice up your Instagram page; try checking out some of our own up and coming photographers!
And who knows? Maybe youâ€™ll be able to find that inner model in you the moment you start posing in front of that camera. 😉Â
Article by Leyasheena Panicker


Sudden Price Hike Of Vegetables Due To Lockdown In Cameron Highlands

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Kampung Raja in Cameron Highlands is an essential centre for distributing and transporting vegetables to the rest of Malaysia and Singapore.

However, following an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) there, authorities closed off all the roads, and vegetable prices spiked by around 40 percent.
Now though, farmers in Cameron Highlands and consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the route between Simpang Pulai (the main entry point to Cameron Highlands) and Lojing (located in the Gua Musang constituency of Kelantan) has been reopened to transport agricultural produce.
Transportation is a vital component in ensuring enough fresh vegetables reach consumers and on time. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
The Lojing highlands are essential as there are over 2,000 hectares of farmland.
Cameron Highlands’ daily agricultural output is more than 500 metric tonnes, with half of it coming from Lojing.
Cameron Highlands’ Vegetable Farmers Organisation president Datuk Chai Kok Lim said reopening the Simpang Pulai-Lojing route would ease the pressure which resulted in the significant and immediate surge in vegetable prices.
He thanked Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
A worker busy loading vegetables onto a lorry at a collection and distribution in Cameron Highlands. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
“The reopening of the route Simpang Pulai-Lojing route is a lifeline during this challenging period.
“Now, the vegetables that would have been wasted will now be available to consumers across the country. At the same time, farmers can reduce their financial losses,” he said.
A worker at a vegetable farm in Blue Valley, Kampung Raja. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
He cautioned that vegetable prices will not drop immediately but will stabilise at the very least.
Meanwhile, concerns remain that farming activities are still not allowed in Kampung Raja during the EMCO.
An aerial view of Kampung Raja. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
Cameron Highlands Vegetable Transport Association chairman Lau Sai Hoong said this is inevitable as saving lives by flattening out the pandemic is critical.
However, the situation is not all that bad as farming is still allowed in Lojing, which is part of Kelantan.
A worker tending to a farm in Cameron Highlands. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
“For all practical purposes, Lojing is a continuation of Cameron Highlands.
“In simple economics and maths terms, the reopening of the Simpang Pulai-Lojing route will buffer the impact on Cameron Highland’s agricultural economy and consumers’ pockets during the EMCO,” he said.
Workers in Cameron Highlands loading vegetables onto trucks for distribution. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
It is understood that authorities would wait for further swab tests among farmers and their workers – and consider the impact of allowing them to work – before committing to any resumption of agricultural activities in Kampung Raja.
On Tuesday, Cameron Highlands registered zero new cases of Covid-19.
Farms require daily attention or the vegetables will easily rot. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
Local assemblyman Chiong Yoke Kong opined that if zero cases are recorded for five consecutive days, an early lifting of the ECMO could be on the cards.
“This the first EMCO directly impacted the agriculture industry, which is an essential sector.”
Chiong also suggested that workers who stay on the farms can maintain the crops, such as watering, as long as there is no movement in and out of the land.
A grape farm in Blue Valley, Kampung Raja. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
His sentiment was echoed by Cameron Highlands Indian Farmers Association president Mathan Subramaniam.
“Farms are unlike factories where the production lines can be switched off and turned on anytime. If the farms are left idle for three days, 70 to 80 percent of the vegetables will start to rot.
“Farmers would need to re-plant, and it would be another two to three months before they reap the harvest,” he said.
A worker spraying pesticide at a farm in Cameron Highlands. (Fernando Fong/TRP)

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Just RM10.95 For A McD Double Cheeseburger Meal? Here’s How

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Yes, you read that right: the Double Cheeseburger McValue Set Meal will be available for just RM10.95!

For one day only, McDonald’s will be holding this special promotion in an attempt to set the record for ‘The Most Beef Burgers Sold In 24 Hours’, which will be entered into the Malaysia Book Of Records.
(Credit: McDonalds Malaysia / Facebook)
This new record is also done in conjunction with the reveal of the changes to their iconic beef burgers.
They have made changes to the way they cook and prepare beef burgers to be hotter, juicier, and tastier.
So, set your alarm for 15 October (Saturday) to pick up your favourite beef burger if you want to help McDonald’s set their new record! The Double Cheeseburger will be available in a medium meal with a set of fries and a drink.
(Credit: McDonalds Malaysia / Facebook)
The promotion will be available at all outlets nationwide and through all channels: that means you can get it in-store, at the drive-thru, or via delivery!
The original price for the Double Cheeseburger set Meal is RM13.60.

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2 Children In Langkawi Died After Eating Leftovers In A Trash Can, Police Arrests Father

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Two Myanmar siblings, aged four and two respectively, are believed to have died of eating leftover food in a rubbish bin.

The incident happened at Kampung Baru Sungai Tepa in Bukit Malut, Langkawi, on Sunday afternoon (13 January).
Nizambudin Jamaludin, 4, and his brother, Ngei, 2, were reported dead near the scene at 5.40 pm.
Langkawi District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Shariman Ashari was quoted by Sinar Harian saying that the children who died were believed to have eaten food waste.
The food waste were in a rubbish bin in the area where the kids were found.
Police had since detained the kids’ father for investigation.
The father of the two children was arrested on Sunday night to assist in the investigation. He tested positive for drugs in the urine test.ACP Shariman Ashari on how the incident was discovered.
The case, was classified as sudden death (SDR), is now being investigated under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Children Act 2001, Section 6 (1) (c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 and Section 15 (1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
According to preliminary investigations, the kids were staggering and foaming at the mouth when the father found them near the rubbish bin.
He then took them to a nearby neighbour’s house.
A few minutes later, the two children were found not to be breathing before the villagers contacted the police, said Shariman.
Shariman said the boy’s father earns a living by repairing boats and taking odd jobs in the village.
The family had no permanent residence and only stayed at a neighbour’s house.
The death was confirmed by medical staff and the two bodies were sent to the Sultanah Maliha Hospital Forensic Unit for Covid-19 testing and autopsy.
Bukit Malut The ‘Little Myanmar’
Bukit Malut is an illegal settlement which encroaches the Bukit Malut mangrove forest reserve, located about 20 kilometers from the town of Kuah in Langkawi.
The settlement, which includes several small villages, is considered the most dangerous location on the resort island, following reports of frequent criminal and drug-related cases.
Piles of rubbish are often left piled up around the houses, resulting in unpleasant odors.
A typical home in Bukit Malut. (Source: Berita Harian)
READ MORE: Viral Langkawi Garbage Patch Caused By ‘Illegal’ Settlement & Other Countries, Says Island Municipal Council
Accordingly, the illegal immigrants who live there came from Myanmar since decades ago.
#alorsetar Bukit Malut bukan sahaja sering dikaitkan dengan pendatang asing tanpa izin (PATI) yang menceroboh tanah rizab kerajaan di situ, namun ia juga 'port' panas aktviti penyalahgunaan dadah.https://t.co/SzAHGmEAfi— Harian Metro (@hmetromy) July 30, 2020
However, the Kedah branch of the Malaysian Historical Society said it is a misconception.
Its chairman Dr Ibrahim Bajar said Bukit Malut was originally a forest area before the government moved fishermen consisting of anchovy trawlers to the area.
The people there are the original community of Kedah Malays who came from Myanmar in 1982. Once upon a time, their district was under the rule of the Kedah Sultanate.Dr Ibrahim Bajar on the origins of the Myanmar people in Bukit Malut

He said Langkawi has been the closest place for them to commute since long ago and this first group has come to seek refuge and live in Bukit Malut.
They can speak Malay with a Kedahan dialect.
These people are not only in Bukit Malut but also in several other areas in Kedah such as Pendang. Over time, they assimilate with the locals and their children also study at school at Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Bayas, Langkawi.Dr Ibrahim Bajar on the origins of the Myanmar people in Langkawi.

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A New Norm? Employees Faking Covid-19 Illness To Get Out Of Work

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Despite much of the population now vaccinated and many having received booster shots, a new Covid-19 ‘wave’ has managed to emerge – employees falsely reporting a positive test.

An example is the case of a construction worker who doctored a picture of his self-test kit result.
The guy used photo-editing software to alter a photo of his original Covid-19 self-test, which showed only one line (negative).
After copying the line, he placed it on the ‘T’ indicator (positive).
He then submitted the fake image to MySejahtera to get his Home Surveillance Order.

Throughout the seven days of “quarantine”, he would continue to submit his health report to MySejahtera as required.
As he was not considered a high-risk patient, the construction worker did not have to worry about being asked to go to a clinic or Covid-19 assessment centre.
His devious method to get out of work was reported by The Star.
It is easy and nobody can detect it unless they check the photo thoroughly.Confessions of a construction worker on faking Covid-19 illness.
The fact that self-test kits can produce inaccurate might have given rise to the idea.
Aku rasa isu pasal self test kit saliva yang tak accurate sebab menunjukkan keputusan negatif tetapi sebenarnya positif melalui ujian RTK ini, perlu diselesaikan oleh KKM. Kalau self test bangang dan tak berkesan, buat apa dijual lagi di farmasi-farmasi?— Syed Kai Al-Havertz (@syedamiruledros) February 16, 2022

Not The New Norm That Employers Have In Mind
The situation has prompted employers to be on the lookout for potential fraud.
Faking Covid-19 illness could lead to a variety of legal consequences, depending on the specific facts of the misrepresentation.
There seems to be no provisions under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 allowing health authorities to penalise those who falsified their Covid-19 test results.
Nevertheless, companies can still take their own action, including pay cut in lieu of the number of days being absent from work, suspension or even sacking.
President of the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM), Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said there is a tendency for some employees to act dishonestly and claim sick leave.
Workers are taking advantage of the fact that MySejahtera does not require verification of information except for the Covid-19 test image alone.
MySejahtera should have features that enable medical practitioners to confirm the health status or condition of employees who claim they are unable to report for work and need quarantine at home.FMM Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai on beefing up the MySejahtera app.
Meanwhile, the President of the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF), Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said employers should manage these offenders under their own disciplinary action.
He was quoted by Utusan Malaysia as saying that strict action should be taken against the offenders.
Such abuse will affect the company’s operations and confuse the authorities which are trying to manage the epidemic.MEF Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman on companies paying the price of their employee’s dishonesty.
Previously, it had been the other way round.
People would fake their vaccination certificate and test results instead so they can get to work.
READ MORE: Staff Faked MySJ Digital Cert, Got Caught After Contracting Covid-19

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Shopee & FINAS To Showcase The Historical Fabric Of Malaysia Through Documentaries

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Merdeka is almost upon us and Malaysia Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time for Malaysians to really fly our patriotic flag up high.

Watch and shop
In a collaboration that surprised us all, Shopee and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) will be screening a series of historical documentaries called Dari Merdeka ke Malaysia on the e-commerce app.
Who knew you could do the best of both worlds? Watch some flicks AND shop?(Credit: Shopee)
This means that you get to watch the story of how Malaysia gained independence from its colonists and maintained a strong sense of heritage and culture– all while you shop for awesome stuff on Shopee!
Not only that, there will be an animated Merdeka music video featuring six local sellers and their journeys of building an online brand on Shopee. To round off the fully local talents, the lyrics were written and performed by Malaysian rapper Kayda Aziz!
Kayda Aziz will be lending her powerful vocals to the music video.(Credit: Shopee)
Support your local community
To do its part, Shopee is also rewarding Malaysians during this patriotic time by highlighting local sellers in their #ShopeeSapotLokal movement.
Visitors to the app and site will see a Shop Malaysia Online (SMO) and Go-Ecommerce site takeover for #ShopeeSapotLokal on 31 August and 16 September.

They are also offering additional promotions to encourage buyers to explore local businesses too, to benefit everyone. Special vouchers with discounts of up to 31% will be offered on these two days– so if you have something to buy from a local seller, save that into your cart first!
This is in addition to their already existing promotion of the 9.9 Super Shopping Day, which is currently taking place until 9 September. As of now, shoppers can already claim Free Shipping and 99% Coins Cashback vouchers with no minimum spend.
Make use of all the deals provided!(Credit: TRP)
As an added bonus, Shopee users can also win a brand new Mercedes-Benz in their Play & Win minigame on the app.
To learn more about the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day and other promotions, check out the link HERE.

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Government May Ban Motorcycle Convoys On Malaysian Roads If Bikers Don’t Follow Covid-19 Guidelines

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The government is threatening to ban motorcycle convoys from Malaysian roads if bikers fail to follow Covid-19 guidelines.
If you’ve been following up on the news recently, then you might have noticed reports that mass groups of motorcyclists were detained by authorities on the East Coast Highway (LPT) and the Karak Expressway.
Motorcyclist being stopped by authorities.(Facebook/Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS)
During the operations that took on the name Ops Tutup Khas, authorities reportedly had stopped more than 600 bikers and issued more than 300 summons for various traffic offenses like expired licenses and road tax, illegal modifications to vehicles as well as arrests made for drug offenses.
Authorities explained that during the weekends the highways were a usual hotspot for motorcycle gangs to participate in illegal convoys and street races, subsequently putting the lives of other road users in danger.

Commenting on the recent operation as well as the overall etiquette of Malaysian motorcyclist on the roads, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the government would not hesitate to revoke allowances for on-the-road convoys if motorcyclist keeps flaunting the standard operating procedures (SOP) set during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).
Essentially, Malaysia has a specific set of rules and regulations for vehicle convoys that vary according to the number of participating vehicles, road conditions, and other such factors.
For large convoys and gathering, organizers are required to apply for a police permit and adhere to traffic rules to ensure safety on the roads.
Previously, authorities had already warned Malaysian road users to be vigilant and abide by traffic rules as vehicles return to the streets en masse with loosened restrictions following the RMCO.

Get Ready For More Police Presence On The Road This RMCO

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Muslim Ex-Wives Aren’t Getting Alimony & Child Support From Ex-Husbands During MCO

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Malaysian Muslim ex-wives are vexed that their former spouses aren’t paying up alimony and child support.
According to the Malaysian Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSM) complaints on ex-husband’s failing to make their alimony payments have spiked throughout the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
The department has been getting at least one complaint per day, across from previously receiving just an average of around 5 complaints per month.
JKSM said that reports were pouring in through the departmentâ€™s officialÂ Family Support Division (BSK) Facebook and email accounts since it opened the channels for public complaints during the lockdown.

The department said that complaints were currently being investigated and that the men responsible would be given warnings before further action is taken.
Under Sharia law, ex-husbands are required to pay nafkah or alimony and child support to their ex-spouses after a divorce.
Malaysian Sharia court provisions also dictate that if an ex-husband intentionally refuses to provide alimony, he can be ordered to pay what he owes in a lump sum amount, monthly installments, or through automatic deductions from his paycheck.
Separately, a Muslim man can also go to jail for failing to make alimony payments.
A similar law applies to non-Muslim divorced couples where under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976, the court can order the ex-husband or the ex-wife (under certain circumstances) to pay maintenance costs to their former spouses after they split.

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More complaints about non-payment of alimony during MCO
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nafkah bagi orang yang beragama islam


[Watch] Car Suddenly Bursts Into Flames In Kuala Perlis, Driver Manages To Escape Unhurt

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A woman escaped unhurt after a Proton Waja that she is driving suddenly went ablaze in an incident at Kuala Perlis earlier today, reported Berita Harian.

According to Kangar district police chief ACP Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusop, a woman, in her 30s, was driving the vehicle on Jalan Marhom Kayang, near Kampung Tok Kuning in Kuala Perlis heading towards Kangar when the car suddenly caught on fire.
“Suddenly there’s smoke coming out of her car with fire emerging (after that) causing her to stop her car beside the road in order to save herself.
“The firemen were called to help contain the fire and there was no casualty reported,” he was quoted as saying by the Malay daily.
The incident was also caught on camera and had since made its rounds on social media.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson of the Perlis Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said that five JBPM members from the Kuala Perlis Fire and Rescue Station were rushed to the scene after the department was notified of the incident at 8.06am.
“We found that the fire destroyed 95% of the car and we used two streams of hose reel connected to the fire engine to put out the fire.
“The fire was successfully put out at 8.18 am and the cause of the incident is still being investigated,” he said.
What should you do if your car suddenly caught on fire:
Slow down your vehicle and stop at the side of the roadTurn off the car’s engine in order not to further spread the firePull the handbrake so that your vehicle would not move, causing further mishaps and endanger other road usersCover your mouth and nose in order not to inhale hazardous fumes from the fireExit the car swiftly and stay away from the burning vehicleCall the emergency hotline to get assistanceDon’t go back to get your personal belongingsOnly proceed to put out the fire if you have managed to locate the source.

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How the Budget 2020 will empower the online generation with a stronger digital economy

The Government recently announced Budget 2020 and one of the key areas is accelerating the digital economy.
Here are some of their initiatives and how it affects the rakyat.
For the users :
1. The National Fiberisation & Connectivity Plan (NFCP)
Get ready for high-speed internet in more areas as the government plans to provide comprehensive coverage of high speed and quality digital connectivity nationwide including rural areas.
NFCP is adopting a public-private partnership approach involving a total investment of RM21.6 billion.

Through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission  (MCMC), the government is allocating RM250 million to leverage on various technologies, including satellite broadband connectivity.
This enables the rakyat to enjoy better internet connectivity even in remote areas of Malaysia, especially Sabah and Sarawak.
The government is also allocating RM210 million to accelerate the deployment of new digital infrastructures.
In the future, public buildings especially in schools and also high impact areas like industrial parks will enjoy faster internet speeds and more stable connections.
Spongebob Technology GIF from Spongebob GIFs

2. Digital content
Good news for content creators as the government is allocatingRM20 million to encourage locals especially in areas such as :

e-Games
animation
digital arts

3. Gaming
As for gamers, the allocation is increased to RM20 million for eSports in 2020 compared to RM10 million last year.
Picture Credit : Pixabay
4. E-wallets
To encourage the people to use e-wallets, a one-time RM30 digital stimulus is given to qualified Malaysians aged 18 and above with annual income less than RM100,000.
All you need is to do is own an identity-verified e-wallet account with selected service providers.
The one-time digital stimulus per person can be redeemed and used for a two-month period commencing 1 January 2020 and expiring on 29 February 2020.

For SMEs & entrepreneurs;
1. 5G Ecosystem Development Grant
The government is allocating RM50 million to bring 5G to the public and also for companies to capitalise on the technology.
5G is a fifth-generation cellular technology that is 100 times faster than 4G.
5g GIF from 5g GIFs

To further encourage companies and entrepreneurs, RM25 million will be given to spur more pilot projects on digital applications such as :

drone delivery
autonomous vehicle
blockchain technology
and other products and services that leverage in fibre optics and 5G infrastructure.

2. Encouraging Small Medium Enterprise (SMEs) to adopt digitalisation
Especially in areas such as :

electronic Point Of Sale systems (e-POS),
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
electronic payroll system.

Picture Credit : Pixabay

They will also provide a 50% matching grant of up to RM5,000 per company for the subscription of the above services.
This matching grant will be worth RM500 million over 5 years, limited to the first 100,000 SMEs applying to upgrade their systems.
Picture Credit: Pixabay
3. One-stop Digital Enhancement Centres
14 one-stop Digital Enhancement Centres would be made in all states to facilitate access to financing and capacity building for businesses.
4. Digital Social Responsibility (DSR).
DSR is to encourage businesses to contribute to digital economic development while also improving the digital skills of the future workforce with initiatives such as :

technology scholarships
training and upskilling for digital skills for communities in need.

Contributions towards DSR by the companies will be given tax deduction.
Picture Credit : Pixabay
5. Micro-digital entrepreneurs and technologists
RM10 million will also be allocated to Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to train micro-digital entrepreneurs and technologists to leverage on e-Marketplaces and social media platforms to sell their products.

These are the highlights announced by the government in Budget 2020, we’re on-board with the digitisation and 5G push, but we wish the amount given for the digital wallet was a bit more tho.
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Covid-19 Vaccine: Not Mandatory & Employers Need To Pay, Say Ministers

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Government officials reveal that Malaysia’s Covid-19 vaccination program would not be mandatory and that employers would need to cover the costs of their worker’s shots.

Science, Technology & Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin explains that the National Vaccination Plan (NVP), set to begin in February, would only be given out to Malaysians who volunteer and sign up to get it.
READ MORE: Covid-19 Vaccinations Start Next Month: Frontliners, High Risk Individuals To Go First, Says Minister
He was quoted as saying that those who wish to get vaccinated would need to register themselves through a feature on the MySejahtera mobile application and provide their consent.
Checks by TRP show that the feature is not available on the app yet.
(Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
He also mentions that details of the NVP would be finalised on Thursday (7 January). The NVP is said to provide the public with information on when, where and how to attain the vaccine as well as the logistics of the program.
Employers to pay for Covid-19 vaccination
Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan said that it was compulsory for employers to cover the cost and fees of their employee’s Covid-19 vaccinations and screenings.
He explained that the matter was in line with the laws specified in:
 Section 24(F) of the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 which requires employers to provide adequate housing and amenities for their workers and dependentsSection 11 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 which prescribes that measures can be taken by a minister to prevent the spread of infectious disease.
The act stipulates that all foreign workers must undergo Covid-19 screening, with the employer bearing the fees, costs and charges for the test.Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan via Berita Harian
However, it appears that the Minister’s statement implies that vaccination for foreign workers will be undertaken by their employers.
Khairy Jamaluddin had earlier mentioned that the government was looking into the prospect of providing free vaccinations for forign workers to ensure the safety of the country.
The minister also shared his dismay that employers were not willing to pay for foreign workers vaccinations saying that it might be an obstacle for them to do so.
By law, the government had required all foreign workers in Malaysia to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testings, paid for by their respective employers.
Free for locals
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had announced in 2020 that the Covid-19 vaccine will be provided for free to all Malaysian citizens, however, foreigners would have to pay to receive the shot.
Khairy Jamaluddin had also said that the vaccine should be made available to everyone at affordable prices.
A study by YouGov also revealed that 82% of the population were ready and waiting to be vaccinated.

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Khairy: Covid-19 vaccine won’t be mandatory
Covid-19 Vaccinations Start Next Month: Frontliners, High Risk Individuals To Go First, Says Minister
Health Minister: MySejahtera Directly Traced Only 4% Of Covid-19 Cases
Majikan tanggung kos vaksin COVID-19 pekerja
Mandatory Covid-19 screening for all foreign workers beginning Dec 1 [NSTTV]
COVID-19 vaccine to be given free to Malaysians – PM Muhyiddin
Covid-19 vaccine should be available for all, says Khairy


Restaurants That Charge Over RM 1 For Water, You’re In Trouble With Selangor Authorities Now

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Restaurants and eateries around Selangor beware if you are charging more than RM1 for a glass of plain water as the the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Selangor authorities are cracking down..

Bernama reports that the KPDNHEP Selangor has issued 12 notices as of Thursday to premises that charge beyond the stipulated price which is RM1.00.
According to KPDNHEP Selangor Director Muhammad Zikril Azan Abdullah, this is part of the Ops Catut 8.0 (plain water) currently conducted on high-end restaurants, fast food joints, franchises and eateries and stalls across the country from 7 to 15 April.
Traders who are served the notice are given two to five working days to supply the necessary information as instructed.KPDNHEP Selangor Director Muhammad Zikril Azan Abdullah via Bernama
He said the operation is carried out as patrons complained about the relatively high price of plain water charged at eateries around the country.
What if you want to lodge a complaint?
If you happen to find that the restaurant is charging you more than RM1.00 for plain water, you can actually lodge a complaint to KPDNHEP.
You can do so either via email to aduan@kpdnhep.gov.my, call their hotline at 1800 886 800 or Whatsapp to 019-279 4317.

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Penang Doctor Arrested For Over 20 Burglaries At Condo He’s Been Living In For 6 Years

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With all the security features that comes with living in a condominium, one would expect to be protected from outsiders, at least.
But for residents of Gurney Park Condominium in Gurney Drive, Penang, the enemy was within.
A doctor was arrested last Thursday for at least 22 burglaries at the very same condo he’s been residing for 6 long years.
Gurney Park Condominium in Penang.(Credit: PropSocial)
Bernama reports that the 38-year-old medical practitioner was caught with a multitude of stolen electronic goods and valuable items worth RM160,00.
Police seized 6 TVs, 5 video players, 27 laptops, 68 mobile phones, identity cards, passports, bags and 35 keys, among other things.Assistant Commissioner Soffian Santong, North east district police chief via Bernama.
So how did the physician conduct his thieving operation?
North east district police chief, assistant commissioner Soffian Santong revealed that the medic’s general practice was to waltz into unlocked homes early in the morning and extract valuables in the living room. Then, he would sell them at a lower price.
The police believe that he’s the sole surgeon of this operation.
It is estimated that his criminal procedure caused a total of almost RM500,000 in losses to his neighbours.
The doctor is currently being held under remand.

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Doctor arrested for multiple condo burglaries


Malaysia’s Wet & Stormy Weather Predicted To Last Till Early 2021

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Wet and flooded seems to be the theme for the end of 2020.
The Malaysian Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a “yellow” rainfall warning for the northern parts of Peninsular Malaysia, over the weekend where heavy rains are expected in parts of Kedah, Penang, Perlis, and Perak.
Meanwhile, a thunderstorm warning was also issued for parts of Sabah and Sarawak with predictions of strong winds and heavy rainfall.
MetMalaysia’s heavy rain warning indicator.(MetMalaysia)
According to MetMalaysia’s latest long term weather report, most places within the Peninsular are expected to receive 120mm to 350mm of average rainfall throughout September, while areas in Sabah and Sarawak would be showered by between 120mm to 290mm and 170mm to 420mm of rain respectfully.
Typically, the annual average rainfall for the Peninsular is 2,420mm, while Sabah and Sarawak each would receive 2,630mm and 3,830mm of rainfall.
Why are we getting wet?
The months between May and September are normally hot and dry because of less moisture and clouds forming during the Southwest Monsoon season.
MetMalaysia explains that the bout of wet weather we’re currently having may be due to a weak or inactive Southwest Monsoon phase, causing more rain to occur in parts of the country.
Read more: Rains & Floods Expected To Continue Despite Malaysia’s Supposed Dry Season
Come October, Malaysians can expect even more moisture as the Monsoon Transition phase is predicted to cause rains, strong winds and thunderstorms in parts of inland and west coast of the Peninsular as well as in the west coast of Sabah and central Sarawak.
And between November till March 2021, the Northeast Monsoon is currently expected to bring even more water with Malaysia’s rainy season.
Monsoon rains are predicted to shower on mostly the east coast of the Peninsular and are predicted to continue until February.
Malaysia underwater
Torrential rainfall throughout 2020 had resulted in many parts of the country being hit by floods.
Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur recently become “Pulau Jamek” following a flash flood.(WhatsApp)
Malaysia’s floods are categorized into; flash floods which are triggered by sudden heavy rains and thunderstorms lasting no less than 6 hours, and monsoonal floods caused by the rainy season.
Besides the climate crisis which is causing severe and abnormal weather conditions, it is said that Malaysia’s recent flood disasters are becoming more frequent due to rapid development and urbanization.
According to research by MetMalaysia and Malaysia’s Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry, the development of highland areas and hillsides can alter the environment’s hydrological cycles or the planet’s water cycle – where water naturally flows from land to sea and back into the atmosphere to form clouds.
Earth’s natural water cycle.(brgfx/Freepik)
Sharing this opinion, Universiti Putra Malaysia’s (UPM) environmental expert Associate Professor Dr. Haliza Abdul Rahman was quoted as saying that uncontrolled development and a drainage system that is unable to cope with the amount of water we receive is to blame for our country’s flash flood problems.
The professor said that this problem could be countered with more oversight and better guidelines in the country’s construction and development.
Learn more about Malaysia’s flood problems in our short explainer video below;

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Yellow weather alert for northern states
TINJAUAN CUACA BAGI TEMPOH SEPTEMBER 2020 HINGGA FEBRUARI 2021
Rains & Floods Expected To Continue Despite Malaysia’s Supposed Dry Season
DETERMINATION OF Z-R RELATIONSHIP AND INUNDATION ANALYSIS FOR KUANTAN RIVER BASIN
Kerjasama antara agensi elak banjir kilat berulang


Deeply Discounted Starbucks Merchandise For Sale At Starling Mall – Up To 80% Off!

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Any Starbucks lovers out here?

If you love Starbucks merchandise like their tumblers, bottles, mugs, bags and more, then you would want to save your dates for this.
Starbucks is having their Merchandise Warehouse Sale again!
This year’s merchandise warehouse sale will be held in the Starling Mall in PJ from 10 am to 10 pm.
(Credit: Starbucks Malaysia / Facebook)
Sales up to 80% off
They’ll have a lot of merchandise up for sale from the essentials to the featured collections.
Some of them are even up to 80% off! That’s something worth looking forward to if you love their products!
We don’t know what the full inventory is going to be like, but these are some of the collections we HOPE will be up for sale (fingers crossed)!
Top left: Let’s Summer Collection, Top right: Home Greenery Collection, Bottom left: Eco-Camping Collection, Bottom right: Fuzzy Bunny Collection(Credit: Starbucks Malaysia / Facebook)
What else is interesting?
Other than the sale itself, you can browse around their food and beverage stalls while contemplating whether three tumblers and a tote bag are worth buying or not (they’re on discounts though).
If you already have your tumbler or you just bought one, head over to their Tumbler Personalization booth where you can get your name, his name or her name engraved! You can’t buy an engraved ring just yet? Don’t worry, maybe buy an engraved tumbler first. 😉
A pretty Tumblr with a matching tote bag and coffee blend will make the perfect gift! (Credit: TRP)
If you wanna buy the merch for someone, you can get them beautifully wrapped at the Siren Gifting spot.
There’s also a prize giveaway for lucky winners out there so don’t miss out!
Some rules though
(Credit: Starbucks Malaysia / Facebook)
Because this sale is an anticipated one by all Starbucks lovers, they have a few rules for the public before entering which are:
Face masks are highly encouragedNo bagsShopping time per customer is limited to one hour onlyNo outside food & beverageNo baby strollerNo pets
Hey if you’re a member, you can get an exclusive entry to the sale a day early! Go snatch all the great deals before anybody else gets them.
Starbucks Warehouse Sale
Address: Event Hall 2, Level 5 (The Starling Mall, Petaling Jaya)
Dates: 29th September 2022 (Starbucks Rewards Member’s Exclusive Access)30th September 2022 – 2nd October 2022 (Open to the public)
Time: 10am – 10pm
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70 Female PDRM Police Personnel Test Positive For HPV

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About 70 personnel and officers of the Royal Malaysian Police force (PDRM) in three states nationwide are infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cervical cancer.

According to PDRM’s head of corporate communications Datuk Asmawati Ahmad, this was revealed after as many as 918 female police officers were screened under the Frontliner Uniting Against Cervical Cancer Programme that has been carried out since June.
Many of those (police officers) infected with the HPV virus weren’t aware of the fact and were shocked to find out. This programme helped ensure their prevention and treatmentDatuk Asmawati Ahmad, Head of Corporate Communications at PDRM
Asmawati said the programme has so far been held at Police Contingents in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kuala Lumpur.
She also revealed that the programme was held for the welfare of our police officers after three female officers died due to cervical cancer while another 10 have been diagnosed with it.
What is HPV?
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are many different types of HPV. In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and doesn’t cause any health problems.
However, some types can cause health problems such as genital warts and cancers.
(Credit: Cancer Research UK)
HPV is spread by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person, even if they have no signs or symptoms.
On top of cervical cancer, HPV can also cause other cancers such as cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus, as well as cancer in the back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils.
Thankfully, there are vaccines available for both men and women that can stop these health problems from happening.
Getting vaccinated is the safest and most effective preventative measure against HPV. Routine screenings, such as pap smears for women aged 21 to 65 years and older can also prevent cervical cancer.
Aside from that, the use of latex condoms and monogamous sexual relationships are also encouraged.

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PN Says Thank You But No To Unity Government Offer

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Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a statement today said Perikatan Nasional (PN) will not be part of the unity government helmed by Pakatan Harapan (PH).

The PN chief said this following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s offer last night for PN to join the unity government currently made up of PH-BN-GPS-GRS.
Muhyiddin thanked Anwar for the offer but said in the spirit of empowering democracy and Parliament check-and-balance, PN would remain the opposition.
“PN will play role of an opposition with integrity to bring the rakyat’s voice to Parliament and to ensure the government’s administration is with integrity and corruption-free in line with the principles of being concerned, clean and stable,” he said.
Muhyiddin added that PN was open to cooperate with the government within the scope of a government-opposition relationship.

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How To Properly Use These 3 Common Korean Pastes

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Korean food and snacks have become very common in Malaysian grocery stores. No longer do you need to raid a specialty import store to find what you need for Korean condiments, or shell out money for a meal at a Korean restaurant.

Now, it’s easier than ever to cook your own Korean food at home!
But if you’ve ever walked into the Korean food aisle, you might find yourself overwhelmed. There are so many colourful tubs with words you can’t read– which is what?
They all look the same!(Credit: TRP)
The Jang-Trinity
You would probably have spotted three main different kinds of Korean pastes in rectangular plastic tubs. While there are actually more condiments you should keep an eye out for, these are versatile and easy to use in many ways that would be a delicious addition in your kitchen pantry. You won’t even need to get all of them: just choose a favourite that works best with your favourite kinds of Korean dishes!
1. Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste)
A jar of gochujang. If you’re lucky, the jar would say its name, otherwise look for the one with images of chilis.(Credit: TRP)
Gochujang is made with fermented soybean paste, glutinous rice, and red peppers. It’s also the backbone of common Korean dishes, with its complex, sticky, spicy-sweet flavours, so you would find it quite familiar. Despite being called “red pepper paste” and its deep red colour, the spiciness is milder than what we Malaysians are used to. (Of course, spiciness does vary between brands.)
What it’s used in: Bibimbap, Korean army stew, stir-fries.
Bibimbap is Korean nasi campur and gochujang is the sambal, you can’t change my mind.(Credit: Envato)
Frankly, gochujang does all the hard work in these dishes. I personally think it’s a very versatile paste, so if it’s your first foray into Korean cuisine, this would be the sauce to pick.
2. Doenjang (Soybean Paste)
A jar of doenjang. Look for the jar with images of soybean on it.(Credit: TRP)
Doenjang is Korean fermented soybean paste. Although there are “technically similar” soybean pastes such as Chinese doubanjiang and Japanese miso, their method of fermentation and ingredients result in differing tastes and flavour profiles.
Korean doenjang would likely land somewhere in between the two: not as spicy, strong, and savoury as doubanjiang; but also more complex, earthier, and deeper than mild miso.
What it’s used in: Traditional Korean soups and stews.
A hearty Korean stew, homecooked-style.(Credit: Envato)
If you’re more fond of traditional homely soups and stews, doenjang works as a great soup base. Try it for Korean-style tofu soup, cabbage and pork stew, or radish soup.
3. Ssamjang (BBQ Meat Sauce)
Korean ssamjang, which literally translates to “wrapping sauce”. Look for the one with vegetables on it.(Credit: TRP)
Ssamjang is basically Korean-style barbecue sauce, also made with a mixture of soybean pastes and added ingredients, tweaked specifically to go with delicious Korean barbecued meats.
Ssamjang literally translates to “wrapping” and “sauce”, because it’s meant to be used in ssam, or Korean lettuce wraps commonly eaten during Korean barbecues. Take a large piece of crisp lettuce, top it with meat, ssamjang, and anything else you want, then eat it with your hands.
What it’s used in: Ssam with barbecued meats or dipping sauce for vegetables.
Korean lettuce wraps are actually a great way to increase your vegetable intake.(Credit: Envato)
Of course, ssam is a lot more fun with friends and family, but if you are a big fan of grilling and barbecueing meats at home, why not try something new with a Korean twist?

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Detained Stepfather Who Attacked 19YO Stepdaughter Released On Police Bail

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On 17 September, a 19-year-old girl known as “Dahlia” was attacked by her stepfather when she visited her biological mother at home in Parit Buntar, Perak.

She sustained swelling and injuries all over her body including bruises around her eyes after getting kicked and stepped on repeatedly by the stepfather.
He also allegedly tried to slash Dahlia with a machete (parang) before a neighbour managed to deter him.
READ MORE: 19YO Girl Allegedly Attacked By Stepfather And Sustained Injuries All Over Body
The bruising around Dahlia’s eyes after the attack. Image: @d4hleea/ IG
The Vibes reported that Kerian police detained the man in question on 18 September. However, he was released on police bail the next day.
The investigation is being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing injury and Section 18A of the Domestic Violence Act.
Netizens have criticised the stepfather for causing extensive injuries to Dahlia. They also expressed disappointment that the mother seemingly did not stand up for her daughter.

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RM2,500 Fine For Man Who Was Caught Throwing Hindu Idol Into Rubbish Bin

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The individual who was caught on CCTV recording throwing out a statue of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha which belongs to someone else in Taman Scientex Senai had been fined RM2,500 by the Kulai Magistrate Court.

23-year-old restaurant assistant Gabriele Jungkak Steward was found guilty of mischief for pulling out the statue of Lord Ganesha belonging to a resident of Taman Scientex Senai before throwing it in the rubbish bin.
He was charged under Section 427 of the Penal Code which provides for imprisonment of not less than one year and a maximum of five years, with a fine, or both.
He faced a three-month prison sentence should he fail to pay his fine.
In his appeal, Gabriele Jungkak said that the statue was blocking his path when he was passing through the area although the video of the incident showed otherwise.

According to the Malay Mail, the accused had also admitted to throwing and burning other decorative religious statues at different locations and at different times.
The police were previously on the lookout for the suspect following a report from a man regarding the recording of the incident which had since gone viral over social media.
The incident had also caused a stir among netizens.

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Weekly Interstate Travel Allowed For Husbands And Wives Living Apart

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Married couples who are living apart in different states for work are allowed to travel interstate and visit their spouses as often as once a week.
This is according to Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who spoke about the issue during his press conference today (14 May), saying that the decision was made by the National Security Council (MKN).
Those who wish to do so (travel interstate to meet their spouse) must report themselves to the nearest police station.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob via Free Malaysia Today
This comes after the issue was highlighted by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during his special televised address on 10 May.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that he was told, some married couples who have been living apart due to work have been unable to see their loved ones for two months.Â
Due to the movement restriction, there are husbands who haven’t seen their wives and children for two months.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin via NST
Therefore, the government has decided to allow married couples the flexibility to travel interstate to meet their families. All they have to do is make travel applications through the Gerak Malaysia app or at the nearest police station.
He also added that he hoped the governments of Sabah and Sarawak would make the same allowances for the married couples there.

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MidValley Fire: Nu Sentral Suffers Power Outage

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The fire that broke out at a TNB main intake substation at the MidValley Megamall Shopping Centre earlier today resulted in power outages at some premises.

In a statement, TNB said they sent their technical team to the location.
They also said there were power disruptions around MidValley and parts of Desa Pantai.
Meanwhile, Nu Sentral Management Office confirmed there was an unscheduled power shut down incident at the shopping centre today.
“The Mall is being supported by temporary power supplies until the authorities restore the regular power source.
“For the safety of our shoppers, NU Sentral Shopping Centre will be closed until further notice,” it said.

READ MORE: External TNB Substation Catches Fire At MidValley Megamall KL, Mall Closed Until Further Notice
According to the Fire and Rescue Department, the fire happened in a room 40×40 square feet and was already 70 per cent razed.
The fire was brought under control at 12.40pm and there were no injuries or fatalities.

However, the New Straits Times reported that a fire has been reported again, hours after it was put out.
They said firemen were working to contain the new fire.

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Zoo Negara’s Cheetah Is One Of World’s Rarest; Only 30 Of Them Exist Today

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Born in July last year, the Southeast African cheetah cub was the sole survivor from a litter of four.

When he was born, his handlers sensed nothing amiss, but as he matured the Zoo Negara staff realised that Bolt was no ordinary cheetah.
Named after Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, Bolt began developing a rare and unique fur pattern as he grew.
Instead of neat spots, his cream-coloured fur featured large, blotchy black spots and wide black stripes extending from his neck all the way to his tail.
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Fur patterns such as Bolts are known to exist in only just 30 cheetahs around the world, including Bolt.
Cheetahs with this pattern are called the King Cheetah
According to Zookeeper Umar Ashraf, Zoo Negara was unaware that Bolt’s mother, Tianna, was pregnant with him when she arrived on Malaysian shores in February last year.
She was sent to Malaysia as part of an animal transfer programme between Zoo Negara and a conservation centre in South Africa.
She later had six more cubs in Malaysia in June, though only two, named Flash and Dash, survived.
Tianna with her six cubs before four of them died(Credit: Coconuts KL)
Now, Zoo Negara are waiting in anticipation to see if Flash and Dash develop signs of them being King Cheetahs too.
It is possible that they could end up developing the rare fur pattern. However, it is still too early to say. Umar Ashraf via New Straits Times.
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King Cheetahs are one of the rarest animals in the world and mainly found in Africa.
Due to their unusual markings, King Cheetahs were once thought to be a separate species. But they’re actually exactly the same as normal cheetahs.
The markings are caused by a gene mutation that exhibits longer and softer fur compared to the typical species.
Since the mutated gene is a recessive gene, this results in the rarity of the King Cheetah. In fact, most sources claim that the King Cheetah has only been seen a total of six times in the wild.
Fur pattern of King Cheetahs. (Credit: Flickr/Steve Jurvetson)
They have been spotted in Botswana, Zimbabwe and northern South Africa. The last confirmed wild sighting was in Kruger National Park back in 1986.
It is estimated that there are only 30 King Cheetahs in the world as of 2016.

The King Cheetah’s biggest threat is habitat loss due to increased urbanisation and human settlement.
The increase of other predators due to the increase in number of natural parks and hunters who keep them as trophies also threaten their survival.

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Covid-19: Kedah Doctor Shares Scary Moments Behind Sungai Cluster Outbreak At Medical Centre

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When it was revealed earlier in September that a new Covid-19 cluster was detected in a medical centre involving healthcare workers, it was a nightmare come true.

Triggered by symptomatic staff who had no idea they were infected by the coronavirus, Sungai Cluster broke loose in Kedah Medical Centre and quickly became one of the more severe clusters in Malaysia with a high number of patients admitted into the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
8 kes baharu dilaporkan dalam Kluster Sungai.Jumlah positif terkini; 73 kes.Daripada 23,935 individu yang disaring, hanya 749 yang masih menunggu keputusan. pic.twitter.com/3TWB1e1YWt— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) September 19, 2020
Like we said, it’s a nightmare come true – and a doctor at the Kedah Medical Centre reveals the scary moments when the virus broke loose at the hospital.
In a powerful post shared on Facebook,  Consultant Physician & Nephrologist at Kedah Medical Centre Dr Syed Faisal Taha described the outbreak as a war with a very witty entity.
I was speechless, dumbfounded, looking straight ahead at the wrecking ball that was coming for us. We had become an epicenter of a healthcare worker outbreak that was so unprecedented totally putting us on the map overnight.Dr Syed Faisal Taha via Facebook.
Dr Syed Faisal Taha,  Consultant Physician & Nephrologist at Kedah Medical Centre.(Credit: Kedah Medical Centre)
He revealed that the index patient (Case 9,445) was a house staff nurse stationed in the operation theatre who asked “Doctor, why is it that I feel I have lost any sense of taste tonight?”, but did not have any respiratory symptoms.
The doctor, who helmed the hospital’s infection control committee, suspected that something sinister could be afoot, but did not think that her Covid-19 test would come back positive.
The hospital had been stringent in protecting their patients and staff, following the health standard operating procedures (SOP) to a tee.
All admissions, symptomatic or asymptomatic, must undergo a Covid-19 antigen nasal swab.
Patients screened for Covid-19 before being allowed onto the premises.(Credit: Kedah Medical Centre)
Patients were held at the casualty area and not allowed into the centre for an hour while waiting for the results to come back, anyone with a fever was blacklisted and mandatory antibody testing was done for all admissions to determine if there was any recent exposure.
A bomb was ticking and we had to ensure no outsiders would be allowed into our compound to detonate it.Dr Syed Faisal Taha via Facebook.
But as it turns out, the enemy was already within the fortress. The nurse’s test results came back heavily positive.
Then, another staff nurse with a fever and dry cough also tested positive the same night.
Our hospital was undoubtedly poising for a nightmare, when we had also confirmed a second case within the same night. We summoned the nurse and her antigen swab test was also heavily positive!  By then, it was just after midnight, about the same time when the Titanic collided with the iceberg. All hands on deck, alarm bells began to ring.Dr Syed Faisal Taha via Facebook.
Dr Syed Faisal with KMC staff devising strategies to contain the outbreak.(Credit: Kedah Medical Centre)
The hospital essentially screeched to a halt with only the emergency theatre allowed to operate.
All operation theater personnel were quarantined and tested but when one personnel who was actually on leave came in with a raging fever and positive results, it was clear that the entire hospital -down to the last patient- had to be tested.
Obviously the virus that we were at war with knew no mercy the moment it breached us. I was almost going into a convulsion when the report came back, out of 49 OT personnel screened, 18 of them turned out to be positive! Dr Syed Faisal Taha via Facebook.
Kedah Medical Centre became the epicentre of the Sungai Cluster. that stemmed from healthcare workers.(Credit: Kedah Medical Centre)
But the final blow came when it turned out that a key hospital  personnel containing the infection wound up being infected as well and the entire team had to be quarantined.
It was a nasty war that the doctor harkened to Normandy Landings in France during World War II as the team preservered to battle the virus that had infiltrated their fort – and it worked.
In the beginning they felt that they were losing the battle, so did we. However because we persevered, we managed to turn the tables. Finally all the PCR results came back indicating the outbreak was only contained just within the operation theatre community.Dr Syed Faisal Taha via Facebook.
Within a week, the Covid-19 outbreak in the hospital was contained.
The hospital was temporarily shut down for three days to facilitate thorough cleaning and disinfection of their premises, surface swabs were taken and the hospital consultants were screened twice for the virus.
Sanitisation and disinfection at the hospital once the outbreak was contained.(Credit: Kedah Medical Centre)
From this entire experience, Dr Syed Faisal emphasised how crucial it is to wear a face mask and observe the social distancing at all times, so long as a viable vaccine is absent.
He also pointed out that there is a dire need to shift more focus towards healthcare workers as current SOPs are more patient-centric.
Our SOP towards the patients were already well in place but we could have underplayed the attention to our own health care workers. They must be sincere in admitting their symptoms at the earliest possible time. Be it, even if there is only some lingering sore throat they must be evaluated. We had already seen enough repercussions if they didn’t. We must have a lower threshold to screen health care workers with the PCR swabs.Dr Syed Faisal Taha via Facebook.
And the good doctor is right.
According to the latest data by the Health Ministry, the Sungai cluster has spread to a fourth generation of infection with a total of 73 infections across three states.
The war isn’t over yet.
Read Dr Syed Faisal’s full story below:

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Source:
Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 19 September 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


Altimet To Donate All Royalties From ‘Aduh Malaysia’ To P Ramlee’s Family

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Local hip hop singer Altimet intends to donate all royalties from his song Aduh Malaysia to the family of Malaysian silver screen legend Tan Sri P. Ramlee.

Altimet announced the decision on his official Twitter and said Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s family will receive the royalties for the next 50 years.
Altimet’s decision is seen as kind to many Malaysians as the rights to the late entertainer’s works expire next year and will enter the public domain.
The legendary entertainer passed at the age of 44 in 1973 and the Copyright Act 1987 only protects an artist’s works for 50 years upon the date of the artist’s passing.
Altimet said it has always been his plan to donate the royalties since 2016 to Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s family to show his appreciation for the late entertainer’s dynasty in the entertainment industry.
The song Aduh Malaysia was inspired by Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s movie ‘Ali Baba Bujang Lapok.’
According to Berita Harian, Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s current heir, Sazali, 63, is touched by the offer but wants to have a face-to-face talk with Altimet to discuss the plans in detail.
Sazali said many have promised to help the family but the plans never materialised. To prevent further heartache, Sazali wants to talk to Altimet to get reassurance and confirmation.
To prevent the same situation from happening, I think it’s better if Altimet come and discuss with me, not just publicly announcing on social media. At the very least, I get to know what’s his plan and prevent the same thing from before from happening again.Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s heir, Sazali
Sazali also urged the government to reconsider extending the royalty contract from Music Authors Copyright Protection (MACP) that ends next year.
He said the family needs the royalty payments to pay for hospital transport along with his medical costs and also his wife’s, Hamidah Hitam.
The royalty payment that I get is not used for luxury spending. I have a doctor’s appointment every three months due to asthma and high blood pressure while my wife has spinal issues.Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s heir, Sazali
Both husband and wife do not have a stable income and couldn’t return to the workforce.

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[Watch] Caught On Camera: Food Panda Rider Dancing Cutely In The Rain Lights Up Social Media

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Performing the same routine day in and day out might make us bored so one has to find ways to entertain ourselves, especially while working.

For one Food Panda delivery rider, dancing while waiting for the traffic light to turn green may be his one relief out of boredom while finding money to support himself and his family.
The unidentified rider was recorded jiggling himself and waiting to be splashed by oncoming traffic at a traffic light during heavy rain.
The video, believed to have been recorded in Tawau, Sabah, was uploaded to TikTok by user @jeffry_169, before being circulated on other social media.
The sharing had since received over 52,000 likes on the platform.
pic.twitter.com/rNWQLrQprR— . (@anthraxxx781) October 30, 2022
“This rider is the best. He enjoys his work even though there are many challenges. May you always be protected, ease in all business and be blessed with sustenance,” commented user @Kinu Ribs.
Another user, @Nurulefa said that she really admired how the food delivery rider amuse himself while performing his work on the street, while @snehaszal commented that this is what it means to seek happiness in pain.

Several users, believed to be connected to the food delivery rider, thanked the uploader for sharing the video.
“Thank you for the video. Thank you for all the prayers and kind words for my youngest child. All the best too for all. Greetings from Tawau,” wrote @AzzyZyeEzah on the comment section.
Meanwhile, another user mhdshrfdn thanked the uploader for sharing the video of his younger brother.

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“It Hurts To Say It, But Malaysian ‘Ustaz’ Spoke The Truth”, Says NGO

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A hitherto unknown local preacher named Syakir Nasoha has horribly offended non-Muslims, and even many Muslims, in the country with his recent attack against other religions.

In a clip that has gone viral, he claimed that non-Muslims are clamoring to kill Muslims.
His remarks, delivered with delightful abandon, had been considered sacrilegious in Malaysia’s multi-racial and multi-faith setting.
Naturally, thousands of police reports had been lodged against him.
Yet not everyone disagrees with him.
“You can despise the man, yet, he’s somewhat correct,” says Allied Coordinating Committee of Islamic NGOs (ACCIN) chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin.
His deliberate forays into plots against Islam and stirring racial tensions indeed remain awful and ugly, but there’s also another reason he speaks with no holds barred towards non-Muslims.Jamal Shamsudin
He said Syakir speaks a particular kind of truth about some issues the way only someone with more awareness of global problems can.
“Muslims are oppressed and killed in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Xinjiang (China), Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Kashmir (India), Afghanistan and many more places.
“Three-quarters of refugees in the world are Muslims…so how can it be that the Muslims are the oppressors?” said Jamal.
Such remarks are particularly stinging to non-Muslims because they do not care about the plight of the refugees, seeing it as a Muslim issue and not a human rights issue.Jamal Shamsudin
He claimed that with an open world now, extremist sentiments of Hindus, Buddhists and Zionist Christianity are also prevalent here in Malaysia.
“The authorities are more concerned about Muslim extremists than non-Muslim ones,” he told The Rakyat Post when contacted.
Nevertheless, he feels that Syakir should be more careful with words that come out of his mouth.
“I am sure the authorities will warn him to be more careful and respect the plurality of our society to maintain harmony.
(EDIT) “I’m not defending him but trying to analyse why he said so,” clarified Jamal later, adding that he had been promoting inter-faith relations for over 15 years.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) president Azmi Abdul Hamid also urged Syakir to be careful with his words.
The connotations of his words should not be linked randomly in the context of the nation. Azmi Abdul Hamid
Azmi said accusations against Islam and Muslims through Islamophobia campaigns targeting Islam as a terrorist religion are far more fueled by Western groups.
“The hatred against Islam spread worldwide to justify action against Islamic activists as reported by the Western media.
“The preacher should avoid making a surmise that all religions are at enmity with Islam,” said Azmi.
ABIM president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz: Inter-faith relations would have been more effective through dialogues and discussions.
Islamic Youth Movement Malaysia (Abim) president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz said inter-faith relations would have been more effective through dialogues and discussions.
“We need to celebrate diversity and look at the bigger picture of developing the country harmoniously,” he said.
Citing an example, he said ABIM had been conducting muhibah programs among primary and secondary school students.
He called on Malaysians to find solutions to achieve unity despite the hurdles.
“We can’t deny there will always be those who distrust others, regardless of community.
“But what Syakir said certainly does not represent all Muslims – don’t forget about the silent majority,” said Muhammad Faisal.
Meanwhile, Penang Hindu Association president P. Murugiah believes Malaysia will always remain a peaceful country.
The spirit of Keluarga Malaysia.
“We don’t have this problem in the old days, and we’ve been together with all other races,” he said.
Murugiah urged the authorities to act swiftly against anyone who stirred racial tensions.
“In the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia as lauded by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the government should be fair to all Malaysians and protect everyone,” he said.


Missing 16YO Boy In Bukit Puchong 2 Found Safe And Reunited With Family

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16-year-old Ali Imran Naseruddin has been found and returned home safely around 4am today (19 June 2022).

He went missing three days ago from his home in Bandar Bukit Puchong 2, triggering a frantic search by his family with help from the police.
READ MORE: 16YO Boy Is Missing In Bukit Puchong 2, Mother Appeals Public’s Help
His mother, Wan Esuriyanti, thanked the public who sent in tip-offs to help the family’s search.
From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to extend our highest appreciation to our family and friends, who has been helping us in bringing Ali home. Ali is now in good health, though a bit lethargic.Ali’s mother, Wan Esuriyanti wrote in Facebook
She also thanked the police, investigating officer (Sergeant) Nur Arfidah Mohamed of Sepang police headquarters and her team, especially Corporal Nasir and a constable from IPD Ampang Jaya who found Ali and brought him back to his family.
They found Ali before calling his parents to inform them about the good news around 3.26am.
Wan Esuriyanti urged the public not to make speculate or judge her son’s actions, citing that Ali had his reasons for doing so even if no one would understand it.

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