Rakyat Are Stealing Fish And Vegetables From Mydin Stores As Unemployment Hits Record Numbers

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The Straits Times have reported that Industries Unite (IU), which comprises 115 business and trade groups – mostly representing micro enterprises – said yesterday that it would be counterproductive to overcome Covid-19 if Malaysians were to “die of starvation”.

This is referring to the long-lasting Movement Control Orders (MCO) and National Recovery Plan (NRP) which has throttled business’ operating hours, workers, and efficiency– leading to a slow economy and rising unemployment.
In fact, last year, Malaysia hit 5.3% unemployment rate– the highest in 3 decades, while the number floated around 4.6% just before the NRP was put in place this year.
The people are starving, and resorting to stealing
As a result, the founder of retail chain Mydin noted that theft has increased as well– though for staples such as fish and vegetables instead of big-ticket items like TVs.
This is very sad. The sale of noodles has skyrocketed because that’s all people can afford.Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin, founder of Mydin, during IU’s media briefing.
Mydin rolled out an initiative to help the needy and received 5,000 requests within 24 hours, he added.
Many families have to resort to stealing to eat.(Credit: Yohan Charles Jayasuriya/Facebook)
This is in addition to the #BenderaPutih movement, which allows Malaysians to put up a white flag signalling for help, while those with the means to do so set up food banks and pantry supplies for free.
READ MORE: “Bendera Putih” Movement Going Viral As Malaysians Try To Reach To Those In Need
When can our economy resume?
IU coordinator Irwin Cheong noted that government has yet to respond to the coalition’s open letter asking for businesses to resume.
He goes on to add that the government should stop labelling businesses as essential or non-essential as “everyone is essential, every life matters”.
Many businesses had to close.(Credit: TRP)
Right now, under the NRP, only a partial reopening of the economy is planned after September, while a full reopening of the economy is planned for the end of the year.
However, businesses have said that they would not be able to survive until then while still bearing overhead costs with little financial aid to help.
Covid-19 cases still rising despite lockdown
The Klang Valley has been in lockdown mode, on-and-off, for 16 months and yet Covid-19 cases in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur show no sign of decline.
Sehingga 7 Julai 2021: Jumlah kes COVID-19 yang dilaporkan adalah 7,097 kes (799,790 kes)Pecahan setiap negeri (Kumulatif):Selangor – 3,119 (268,841)WPKL – 1,005 (83,909)Johor – 224 (73,386)Sabah – 244 (71,189)Sarawak – 289 (67,560)Negeri Sembilan – 788 (49,417)1/2 pic.twitter.com/jlr30y41dm— KKM Portal MyHealth (@MyHEALTHKKM) July 7, 2021
Despite the near-total closure of the economy, things on the Covid-19 front have not seen much improvement, which led the group to urge the government to change its strategy.
This is no longer a question of businesses wanting to reopen, but it is a question of the mental health and well-being of the people.Datuk David Gurupatham, co-founder of IU
However Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah noted that things could have been much, much worse without such drastic measures.
In fact, Dr Noor Hisham has said the Health Ministry will always take the “lives over livelihood” approach, putting the health of the people first.

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[Review] Starbucks New Summer 2022 Drinks Will Make You Wanna Go To The Beach!

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You know it’s summertime when Starbucks drops their Summer beverage line. (Of course, we have summer all year long but you get what I mean).

READ MORE: [Review] Velvety Smooth New Choux Cream Frappucinos From Starbucks Will Sweeten Up Your Summer
This year, Starbucks is introducing four new and fun summertime drinks which are the  Starbucks Macadamia White Chocolate Latte, Starbucks Seaside Macadamia White Chocolate Frappuccino, Starbucks Mango on the Beach Frappuccino and Starbucks Strawberry Mango Jelly Starbucks M:LK CreamTM Oolong.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
For this particular review, I decided to try two of the frappes which are the Seaside Macadamia White Chocolate Frappucino and Mango on the Beach Frappucino.
The Taste Test
The Seaside Macadamia White Chocolate Frappucino features White Chocolate Macadamia flavor with a dash of blueberry powder. It’s topped off with a white chocolate umbrella and sandy powder of graham crackers onto the whipping cream.
Because of it’s periwinkle blue and creamy white hues, this drink gets a beautiful ombre colour when you mix the two.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
It tastes like a regular creamy vanilla based frappucino but with a strong nutty macadamia flavour. The hints of blueberry goes well with the nutty flavour.
If you taste them separately before you mix, you’ll find that the vanilla based cream tastes a bit bland and the blueberry sugar sand tastes too sweet. However, after mixing, they go wonderfully well together.
Next, the magnificent Mango on the Beach Frappucino features Alphonso mango flavoured cream with mango jelly inclusions and is topped off with crunchy graham crumbs and a cute umbrella.
The mango bits are the sweet jellied types, not the fresh ones you get in a Mango Shake but it’s nice nevertheless. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
You know you like your mangoes fresh, rich and creamy right? I was expecting a drink like your regular pasar malam Mango Shake as they use real mango puree in them. However, this one has tiny hints of artificial mango flavour, you know, the ones you get when you drink mango cordials or syrup? Yes it tastes a bit like that.
The Verdict
I would say that I like the Seaside Macadamia White Chocolate Frappe more than the Mango on the Beach one. The first one has hints of blueberry and macadamia on a creamy vanilla-like base. They go perfectly well together for a drink to have by the seaside. This is definitely worth a try for those who like simple and subtle flavors.
The cute umbrella topping is what gets me the most excited to try the drinks. They’re adorable and they taste (sweet white chocolate) good too! (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The Mango on the Beach is definitely refreshing and makes you feel like you’re at the beach. The mango bits are definitely good as they add a little bit of a different texture to your drink. This drink is perfect for those who love eccentric tastes and mangoes on a hot day.
Aside from the drinks, they also have new designs for their brightly and cheerfully summer-inspired merchandise. Go check them out while stocks last.

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MPs Say The Darnest Things, Reactions After Yesterday’s Chaos

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After the Budget was passed on a policy level yesterday with the committee debates to start on Monday, we take a look at the responses from politicians about what happened in Parliament.

Opposition tries to explain why they didn’t stand up and Mahathir is fuming
PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim posted his press conference after the Parliament session explaining that the Opposition didn’t stand up because they agree with certain aspects of the budget such as allocation for the poor and unemployed.
He said they will oppose certain aspects of the budget which will be debated on a Committee level next Monday.
Ulasan saya dan pimpinan Pakatan Harapan terkait keputusan undian Peringkat Dasar Rang Undang-Undang Perbekalan (Belanjawan) 2021. #Parlimen #DewanRakyat #Belanjawan2021Video penuh: https://t.co/HGFTeaYWVz pic.twitter.com/zjianqjU2z— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) November 26, 2020
DAP Parliament Leader Anthony Loke echoes the opposition leader’s comments yesterday with a Facebook post explaining why DAP followed Anwar Ibrahim to not stand up.
He also said that if they were to stand up yesterday, the government will use it against them by saying that Pakatan Harapan disobeyed the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s advice, did not want the salaries of civil servants to be paid, did not support assistance to the B40 group, and restricted living allowances for farmers and fishermen.

Former Prime Minster Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed stands with his decision to completely reject the budget and said that when there’s only 13 non-Government MPs who stood against the 2021 Budget, a bloc vote could not be cast as it required 15 members.
He said that when this happens, it means that the Government elected by the people can be overthrown in the middle of the road and replaced with a back door Government and elections are now meaningless.

Lim Kit Siang also chimed in on the issue, saying that Pakatan Harapan decided on 25 November to object to the 2021 Budget by calling for a division and vote against the 2021 Budget yesterday but Anwar Ibrahim chose to not stand up instead, a decision which he said left him in the dark.
The veteran politician said that some of the reasons could be the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s advice to support Budget 2021 and the winding-up speech by Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz where he announced extra goodies.
What about the government side?
Tan Sri Muhyiddin lauds Members of Parliament and said that the passing of the Bill on a policy level shows their political maturity to make important decisions by placing the welfare, safety of life and well-being of the people as a priority over other things.

Meanwhile, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Datuk Takiyuddin shared a diagram of the MPs who support the budget.
It shows that 111 MPs supported the bill which is largely considered to be a proxy vote of confidence without bloc voting to prove otherwise.

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Sushi Tei Announces Sudden Closure But Penang And Ipoh Outlets Remain Open

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Japanese restaurant chain Sushi Tei Malaysia announced they would cease operations effective 19 June 2023.

The sudden closure announcement was made on its social media accounts without much explanation provided.
The company only said the social media page will no longer carry Sushi Tei content or have any links to Sushi Tei.
However, Sushi Tei Penang said the franchise will still operate in the northern region in places such as Gurney Plaza, Queensbay Mall and Ipoh Parade.
Meanwhile, Sushi Tei Sabah also seems to be ceasing operations, but teased customers to “watch this space and stay tuned” and said it’s a temporary goodbye.
Sushi Tei had outlets in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Selangor, Perak, and Sabah.

While details are vague, it’s likely the restaurant chain is going through a revamp to bring improved experiences for their customers.
Based on the comments, it was high time the restaurant made some changes as some netizens said the food wasn’t great and the service was poor.
However, the experiences weren’t the same across the board because there are people who expressed their shock over the sudden closures.
Not nice, poor service and overpriced after Covid-19. Fatal combination. Sushi Zanmai has stepped up in recent years.— Ash (@therealashvin) June 19, 2023
@FadhlinFadzli elok pun sbb x sedap 😂— cool shariah lawyer in town (@kopicapayam) June 19, 2023
My mom and I loved going to PAVILION BUKIT BINTANG for so e sushi at Sushi Tei. But when we returned it wasn't there anymore. We don't understand. It was popular and all, so why the shut down?— Sue_Wasn't_Here (@suerialism) June 19, 2023
Probably a new thing soon— thortilla (@GodOfThunder27) June 19, 2023

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Seriously, Stop Hoarding Food For MCO Round 2

When the movement control order (MCO) was first announced earlier this month, people panicked and hoarded food.
A week later, people are starting to realize that just because you bought four loaves of bread doesn’t mean they will last four times longer. Hoarded fresh foods are starting to spoil in fridges across the country.
With the news that the movement control order (MCO) will be extended until 14 April 2020, many people are thinking of grocery shopping again.
Luckily for everyone, all essential food items still remain sufficient, so there’s still no need to hoard anything. Buy only as much as you can eat.
Lots of food, not to worry.(Credit: Unsplash)
However, if you must assuage your mild panic with a well-stocked pantry, here are some tips to keep food so they won’t spoil.
Buy canned, jarred, or other preserved foods. This way of preservation was literally invented to make food last longer, but do not forget that canned foods also do have an expiry date.
Buy hardy root vegetables. These kinds of inexpensive vegetables such as potatoes and carrots can last up to a few weeks and are widely used in many recipes.
Onions can last quite a while too.(Credit: Freepik)
Freeze your meats. If you’re one of those people hoarding fresh meat, at least freeze them so they won’t go bad. Frozen meat can last about a month.
Stop hoarding perishables. This includes things that do not last very long such as bread, leafy vegetables, and certain kinds of fruit. Unless you are planning to eat only bread for 4 days, buy the usual amount that you eat.
And above all else, this is the best time to meal plan. At the very least, have a rough idea of what you want to cook so you can plan to buy ingredients for those meals without the need to mindlessly buy anything you can get your hands on.

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Klang Husband Confuses American Wife With Malay Words & The Internet Loves It

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We’re not sure what it is that we like so much about listening to non-Malaysians speak our national language, but we just do! And it makes us so happy!

So, when Logesh Kumaar uploaded a video of him attempting a 24 hours challenge of speaking Bahasa Malaysia with his mat salleh wife, it’s no surprise that a snippet was quickly shared to Twitter and then went totally viral.
24 hours of only Bahasa Malaysia
Orang Malaysia kahwin dengan US dan dia buat 24 hours challenge cakap BM dengan isteri dia. Nak ajar apa maksud kura kura pun complicated. 😂 pic.twitter.com/2e22wOvDKi— Arisu (@Admantiumm) December 28, 2020
Kura-kura adalah haiwan yang Zaden paling suka.Logesh Kumaar to Rachel Kumaar via Twitter
In the 2 minute 19 second snippet shared to Twitter, Logesh can be seen trying to explain the meaning of kura-kura to his wife, Rachel Kumaar, without using any other languages besides Malay.
I got none of that.Rachel Kumaar to Logesh Kumaar via Twitter
Rachel gets adorably confused and laments on how she really misses being able to talk to her husband, adding that she’s sure all Malaysians watching the video were probably yelling at her through their screens.
In the end, Rachel manages to pull through and solve the language puzzle in a way that has us madly cheering for her.
Malaysians were impressed by Logesh’s fluent Bahasa
(Credit: Kumaarfamily/Instagram)
The video was circulated so widely that it actually ended up appearing on Logesh’s own timeline.
Eh macam kenal je Kumaar Family ni 😂— Kumaar Family (@kumaarfamily) December 29, 2020
Twitter users were mightily impressed with Logesh’s fluent BM. They praised him for having a nice voice as well saying it reminded them of the voice-over used in Malay translated National Geographic videos.
Ya!!!! Suara dia sama. 😆— FarahShahida♡🇲🇾 (@aikoFarah) December 29, 2020
Some also corrected Logesh saying that kura-kura which is commonly mistaken to mean turtle, actually refers to tortoises. The correct word for turtle in Malay is penyu – which means sea turtle.
Saya memang salah pasal kura-kura dan penyu. Tapi sebenarnya, Zaden suka kedua2 pun 😀— Kumaar Family (@kumaarfamily) December 30, 2020
“I also loved hearing Rachel speak our national language.”
(Credit: Kumaarfamily/Instagram)
Speaking to TRP, Logesh, who is originally from Klang, Selangor, said that they started the 24 hour BM challenge as a way for Rachel, who is an American from California, to continue learning the language.
He explained that they got the idea for the challenge from their YouTube channel viewers, saying he enjoyed speaking Malay for one whole day since he doesnt really get much opportunity to speak it in the United States.
He shared that he loved hearing Rachel speak our national language as well, but admitted it was challenging at times and a little exhausting when they weren’t able to communicate certain things to each other.
When i could understand something it felt very rewarding.Rachel Kumaar to TRP
Rachel agreed with Logesh, saying she felt frustrated too when she couldn’t understand more Malay. Though, she said it was extremely rewarding when she could understand what he said.
She also shared that the challenge has inspired her to learn more Malay.
I love the language and hope to one day be fluent!Rachel Kumaar to TRP
A proud Malaysian living abroad
(Credit: Kumaarfamily/Instagram)
Since his video went viral, Logesh urges all Malaysian to embrace our beautiful language and culture.
He said that he initially didn’t appreciate our Malaysian culture until he moved overseas, which then caused him to realise that he was proud of his background, heritage and country.
I was so proud to call myself Malaysian. I love my Tanah Air even more! Ever since then, I do my best to share our culture, food, with as many people as possible.Logesh Kumaar to TRP
Watch the full video of their challenge on YouTube.

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“Squid Rings Made From Pig Intestines” Duo Facing Legal Action For Allegations

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Shen Hua Resources has lodged a police report and looking to sue the individuals claiming that the company’s frozen squid rings are made from pig intestines.

The company’s chief executive officer Rodney Soon said that the posting not only hurt its reputation but also affected its sales in five states; Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor and Putrajaya.
“After discussing with our lawyer, we will take action against the two netizens who spread the fake news,” Soon was quoted by The New Straits Times.
Soon added that the Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim) and the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had taken samples of the product but yet to reveal the result of their investigations.
“The related authorities took eight boxes of samples from Kedah at 10.30am on 5 March and six boxes of samples from Selangor at 11am on 7 March for testing.”
Soon also expressed his dissatisfaction with the investigating authorities, claiming that the company can’t refute the allegation made against them since there is no conclusive lab report produced from the authorities’ investigation.
It was however reported that the chief representative in Malaysia of Shandong Halal Certification Services Datuk Abd Aziz Jamaluddin vouched for the product.
A post claiming the company’s squid rings were made of pig intestine went viral last week and had caused an uproar among the netizens.

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Malaysians Can Now Travel With More Than 4 People In 1 Car

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Authorities are now allowing Malaysians to travel with more than four people in one car.
According to Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Malaysian can now carpool according to the capacity of their respective vehicles beginning May 27 onwards.
Simply put, if you drive an SUV or an MPV with the capacity to carry six to eight people, you can now do so without worry of being stopped by the cops for violating the nationwide Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) guidelines.
However, this new rule would only apply to those who share the same household – families living under the same roof or people living together in the same house.
Since the lockdowns began in late March, the government had set limits to the number of people allowed to ride together in one car.
The standard operating procedure (SOP) was revised several times, from only one person allowed to be in a vehicle, to two people, then four, as a means to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Ismail Sabri: No more four-in-car rule, but all must be from same house


PC Games You Can Play To Kill Time During The Movement Control Order

With the movement control order to be enforced by the government, Malaysians are expected to spend more time indoors for the next two weeks in an effort to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
Staying at home for long periods can be boring but there are many ways to kill your time and one of them is by playing games online with your buddies.
We’ve compiled a list of free multiplayer games that you can play on both Mac and PC and it doesn’t require beefy hardware to play:
Dota 2
Picture Credit: Dota 2
Given that Dota 2 is already 7 years old, most desktops or laptops would be capable to run the game fairly smoothly.
As many would know, Dota 2 is a 5-on-5 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) where you would control a character (called Heroes) in the game and coordinate with teammates to take down the enemy team.
You can get the game for free on Steam.
League of Legends
Picture Credit: Riot Games
Just like Dota 2, League of Legends (LoL) is also a well-established MOBA that has its own worldwide fan base.
The premise of the game is similar to Dota 2 where you would control a character (called Champions) and work with your teammates to win but that’s where the similarities stop.
It has been in existence for around 11 years now and like Dota 2, your PC should be able to run the game. You can download here.
Team Fortress 2
Picture Credit: Steam
Here’s another oldie but goodie that has a good player base.
Team Fortress 2 is a team-based first person shooter that features cartoony and wacky characters engaging in gory combat. You can pick either team Blu or Red and wreak havoc on the opposing team with different kinds of game modes to choose from.
Even though it has been 13 years since the game first came out, it still looks good by today’s standards and you can download the game for free here.
CS: GO
Picture Credit: Steam
This is one of those games that hits right in the nostalgia for those who’ve ever played it in cyber cafes.
Valve’s Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) is the latest entry in the franchise after CS: Source and although it has been around for nearly a decade, the game still has a good worldwide player base until today.
You can download the game for free on Steam.
Fortnite
Picture Credit: Epic Games
Fortnite needs no introductions. The battle royale game is one of the most watched and streamed games of all time.
Just like any other battle royale, you would airdrop and fight to survive with your squad in a map that allows for up to 100 players.
In the game, besides scouring the area for equipment, you can also gain material to build structures and gain an advantage. The game should be playable on most PCs and you can download the game here.
Brawlhalla
Picture Credit: Brawlhalla
If MOBAs and First Person Shooters aren’t your cup of tea or you’re into fighting games, why not try Brawlhalla?
The game allows for cross-platform play meaning you can play with your friends even if they’re playing it on a different system.
Brawlhalla plays similarly to another famous fighting game, Super Smash Bros where you would have to knock your opponent out to win a round.
You can download the game here.
Maplestory
Picture Credit: Maple Story
Those who have been to cyber cafes during the olden days might remember playing Maplestory, a 2D side scrolling MMORPG where you can create your own character and complete quests with your friends.
Maplestory takes a light-hearted approach to the genre and it can be fun to play for hours on end.
You can download here.
Minecraft
Picture Credit: Minecraft
If you’re into world building, then Minecraft should be an obvious choice.
Minecraft Classic is a great free game that allows you to build your world either alone or with friends and the best thing about the Classic version is that you can play it on your browser without having to download the game.

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Malaysians Spend An Average Of RM4,534 Per Month In 2019, According to Stats

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Malaysia’s average monthly household expenditure has increased to RM4,534 last year from RM4,033 in 2016, according to statistics from the Department of Statistics Malaysia.
It’s a 3.9% increase, which DOSM said in their Household Expenditure Survey Report 2019 is in tandem with the 4.2% increase in household income within the same period.
Meanwhile, the median monthly household expenditure registered RM3,654 in 2019 compared to RM3,314 in 2016.
Picture Credit: Department of Statistics Malaysia
In urban areas, household expenditure has increased by 3.7% per year from RM4,402 to RM4,916.
As for rural areas, the increase is by 3.6% annually from RM2,725 to RM3,038 for the period between 2016 to 2019.
This indirectly reflects that the mean household consumption expenditure in urban area was 1.6 times higher than the mean household expenditure in rural area. Department of Statistics Malaysia
DOSM added that the increase in expenditure in urban areas is in line with the increase in urban households’ average income which was 1.7 times higher (RM8,635) than rural households (RM5,004).
Expenditure by state
The Department also noted that cost of living varies between states but there are a few states that have higher household expenditures compared to the national average (RM4,534):
The top six are:
W.P. Putrajaya (RM7,980)W.P. Kuala Lumpur (RM6,913)Selangor (RM5,830)Melaka (RM4,955)Johor (RM4,793)Penang (RM4,630).
Picture Credit: Department of Statistics Malaysia
Spending habits differ between rural and urban
The Department said the composition of expenditure groups shows differences in expenditure preferences by level of urbanisation.
Households in the urban areas recorded the highest percentage of expenditure in housing, water, electricity, gas & other fuel at 24%. Meanwhile, the highest expenditure of households in rural areas was in the food & non-alcoholic beverages expenditure group (24.4%).Department of Statistics Malaysia
As for total household expenditure, people spend mostly on basic necessities which contributes 68.3% to the total household consumption expenditure.
Below is the breakdown:
Housing water, electricity, gas & other fuels (23.6%)Food & nonalcoholic beverages (17.3%)Restaurants & hotels (13.9%)Transport (13.5%)

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Mechanic Shows How You Can Move Your ‘Enjin Mati’ Car, Even If You’re Skinny

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Sometimes in life, we can run into some unfavourable circumstances such as having to push your stalled car that weighs more than a tonne alone.

Luckily, there’s this video that surfaced on social media which teaches you how to push your car by yourself if you ever have to.
Uploaded by TikTok user @carlsonchia_oe, the entertaining video shows the step-by-step process starting with turning on the hazard lights and putting your gear at neutral.

It seems ordinary enough, until the next step where you have to open the car window, pull out the driver’s seat belt out of the car before closing the door.
What happens is that the seat belt will act as a sort of lever that makes it possible for you to push your car.
Using the seat belt to push the carPicture Credit: TikTok
You can watch the video below:
Cara nak tolak kereta rosak jika anda keseorangan.Good info. pic.twitter.com/sK6YOMekmH— The Budget (@twt_bajet) September 17, 2020

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These Are The Utility Perks Weâ€™re Getting From The Economic Stimulus Package

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Today, the Prime Minister announced the Economic Stimulus Package a.k.a PRIHATIN worth RM250 billion which will benefit every single Malaysian person.Â
No one will be left behind.Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin giving us major Lilo and Stitch ohana means family vibes.
To ensure that Malaysians will not need to worry about basic utilities throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) period and after, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that part of the package will be allocated towards supplying electricity and internet to the country.
Between 15% – 50% discount on electricity bills
(Credit: Free Malaysia Today)
With the allocation of RM500 million, the government is collaborating with Tenaga Nasional Berhad to provide a discount on electricity bills effective for a period of six months starting with the April 2020 bill. The discount will be gradual between 15% and 50% with a maximum limit of 600 kilowatts per month.
15% discount on electricity consumption between 301 to 600 kilowatts.
25% discount on electricity consumption between 201 and 300 kilowatts.
50% discount on electricity consumption below 200 kilowatts.
This is in addition to the previous 2% electricity bill discount announced in the previous economic stimulus package.
Free internet for all customers
(Credit: Malay Mail)
With the cooperation of local telecommunication companies and an allocation of RM600 million, the government is offering free internet to all customers starting 1 April 2020 until the end of the MCO.
On top of that, the government is also investing RM400 million into the telecommunications industry to increase network coverage, capability and quality.

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PKR’s Youth Wing Questions PN’s Eligibility After No Record Of Party Being Registered

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Angkatan Muda Keadilan Malaysia is alleging that there is no record of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s party, Perikatan Nasional, being registered with the Department of Registration of Societies Malaysia (ROS).

According to its deputy chief Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman, he checked for himself on the website at 2.22am this morning (14 September) and found no record of the political party.
He said he checked for parties named “Perikatan Nasional” and “Prikatan Nasional” but didn’t find a single trace of the party being registered.
Therefore, I urge ROS to provide some clarification on the registration status of the PN party.Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman via Sinar Harian (Translated from BM)
Syed shared that according to the media, Perikatan Nasional had already applied for their registration by 20 August 2020.
We made a quick search on Google too, and according to a report by The Star Online on 24 August, Muhyiddin was supposed to make an announcement on the registration status of his party “soon”.
Syed highlighted that if it’s true that Perikatan Nasional has yet to be registered, that would mean all candidates contesting in the current Sabah state election under the Perikatan Nasional party must be disqualified.

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Waze Will Let Batman & The Riddler Navigate Your Way Around M’sia For Batman Day

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The latest addition to Waze’s famous guest voice navigators will excite all DC Comics fans because they are none other than Batman and The Riddler.

Just like many guest voices before them, Batman and The Riddler will only be available for a limited time. Specifically, until 31 October. The pair are being featured in conjunction with Batman Day, which falls on 21 September.
True fans will identify Batman’s voice as Kevin Conroy, the same guy who has voiced almost every iteration of Batman in cartoons, animated movies and video games since 1991. Yes, he also the voice of Batman in the games Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight.

Meanwhile, Batman video games enthusiast might recognise the voice of The Riddler as it is none other than Wally Wingert himself.
Wally Wingert voiced the Riddler in the Arkhamverse games, as well as the animated version of the 1960s Riddler in Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. He is also regarded as one of the best portrayals of The Riddler in the games.
You can drive with Batman’s voice, Mood and vehicle in Waze, or The Riddler’s. It’s time to choose a side: https://t.co/HN3KV0YN2k pic.twitter.com/RxrgOA5GT8— waze (@waze) August 31, 2020
In addition to the voices, fans can also pick the Batmobile or the Riddler’s Racer as your car icons and enjoy Spotify playlists depending on which “side” you pick – DC Super Hero or DC Super Villain.
The playlists contain tracks from the various Batman movies and TV series with the Drive With Batman playlist being the longer of the two. It’s got almost 900 tracks. In contrast, Drive With The Riddler only has 28 songs.
We already know which side we’re choosing, time for you to decide yours!

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We Have The Facilities For A Hybrid Parliament, Says Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker

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Malaysia’s Parliament has the facilities to do a hybrid session at any time if the situation requires it, according to Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon.

Based on reports from Bernama, he said that currently, they’re in the midst of finalising other technical aspects.
Of course we are prepared and the existing facilities are adequate, we are making additions to implement it (a hybrid sitting).Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon
Mohd Rashid said that no date has been set yet for the Dewan Rakyat to reconvene, but it will follow the Standing Orders which states that a 28-day notice must be given out before Parliament starts.
We leave it to the discretion of the Leader of the House for its implementation.Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon
A new norm
A hybrid Parliament sitting is a new norm, he said, and added that it’s not impossible that it would go down as a historical moment for the country which is currently facing the Covid-19 pandemic.
It also represents a new challenge for the Speaker as we will be dealing with monitors to look at MPs.Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon
In the event that a hybrid Dewan Rakyat sitting does happen, it’s reported that there will be several Standing Orders that require amendments, including the voting process, and all amendments required will be included as an addendum to the existing Standing Orders.
Might be less than 30 at a time
When asked about the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) who need to be physically present in the Dewan Rakyat, Mohd Rashid replied that the minimum number for a sufficient quorum to sit is 26 Members of the Dewan Rakyat Council.
It’s reported that previously, the Dewan Rakyat had made resolutions of up to a maximum of 80 but the actual number and methods are still being refined in the final stages.

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[Watch] 10 Chinese New Year Ads That Will Make You Want To ‘Balik Kampung’ Now

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Chinese New Year can bring bittersweet memories for some of us. Some of us might miss our loved ones terribly because we’ve been apart for some time.

To cheer ourselves up, here are some inspiring short film ads which will make you tear up and laugh.
1. Gamuda Land – Key To Happiness

While forced to do spring cleaning with her mother in preparation for Chinese New Year, Leah finds a long-forgetten key that opens the doors to her happiest places. She realizes that sometimes, the happiest places are right there waiting at home.
2. Digi – The Undivided Heart

The moving ad tells how accepting changes can be unpleasant but we can do anything as long as the family sticks together. The story follows a girl who runs a family restaurant with her relatives after her parents passed. After a chaotic day at the restaurant resulting in a family rift, she tries to mend family wounds starting with her uncle.
3. TNB – WonderFu Fortune

The day starts with Aunty Choi doing her new year shopping at a mall. However, a series of bad luck happened to her there. Feeling dejected, she tells the family that she refuses to join in the celebration with them. Little did she know, the family has a plan to turn around her luck.
4. Grab – Ah Ma Knows Best!

All Ah Ma wants is just a simple reunion dinner with yee sang, but of course, the family always has different ideas of what makes their own selection of yee sang “the best”…
5. RHB – A Spark For Change

The story for the ad was inspired by 10 children in Teluk Intan, Perak who organised themselves to clean up their fishing village when it faced a waste management crisis. The story follows a father who reflects on the amazing power of change a child can spark. Change can start with just one person who believes in it.
6. Eu Yan Sang- Cherish Reunion

The pandemic has separated families for almost two years due to prolonged lockdowns and travel restrictions. This new year, Eu Yan Sang reminds families to cherish their family reunions and bring back a gift of gratitude after not seeing each other for a long time.
7. Julie’s Biscuits – The Worst Feng Shui Master

Mr Wong can never seem to get his feng shui predictions right ever since he lost his lucky jade ring. If being made fun of by neighbours and friends was bad, being made fun of on live TV is worst. However, his fortunes might change when a new opportunity is presented to him.
8. 988 – Good Days To Come

Just as it’s said in the title, bad times will pass and good days will come. The employees of a Chinese restaurant are dejected because sales haven’t been great. Even when they tried to implement new changes to stir up business, it was a difficult journey. When all hope seems lost, another chance comes knocking.
9. JinnyboyTV – A CNY Reunion Disaster… Almost

The Kam family is all about keeping up with traditions that bring prosperity. When a restaurant reservation was mixed up, the family panics when their annual tradition has been derailed. Will their quest to regain prosperity make them lose sight of what’s important in life?
10. Mr DIY- Family

Family isn’t always blood; it’s the people in it. In this ad, we follow the lives of three people who head home to celebrate the new year with their Chinese mother. The video intersperses past memories and the love among their multiracial family continuing in the present time.

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Fighting For Survival: Local Martial Artist Tells Us Why He Keeps His Fists Up

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“The path is always set. If you wish for it, you just have to go through it,” said 29-year-old Muhammad Harithah Darus, a man that I personally picture to be the embodiment of waking up every day, and choosing violence. But in a healthy and constructive way.

Like most people, Hares, as his friends call him, spends his day hustling away to make a living, working as part of a production team tasked with shooting, editing and directing videos and programs for the masses.
But outside the studio, this family-man who’s built a home in Klang, Selangor holds bigger ambitions of becoming a champion in the professional world of martial arts.
(Credit: YKTANG Photography/aresdarus_adhd via Instagram)
Born and bred
“I feel like I was born and bred with it. Melaka people are rough,” he chuckled, explaining that his rugged upbringing in the historic state to be the influence behind his chosen dream of becoming a martial artist. Growing up in a family of seven siblings, Hares says that he had always been used to having to get a little physical to get things done.
Hares also revealed that he had grown up in an environment where the people he knew and respected were involved in gang-related activities, and had himself witnessed random street fights at a young age. This part of his life, he said, further drove him to search for positive outlets to channel what life had put in front of him.
I still know people who are involved (in gangsterism). They wanted to do other things in life but did not have the platforms.Muhammad Harithah Darus
Learning to be inspired by his father instead and with a supportive mother who was okay with him getting a few punches, as long as he didn’t get his face smashed in, Hares started developing an interest in Silat during his time in secondary school and began competing in some teenage-angst filled matches.
He explained that in the brashness of his youth he had only concerned himself with the more physical aspects of fighting, rather than taking time with the more aesthetic elements of the traditional forms of martial arts.
In my mind I always want to feel what a real fight is like, getting physical. So I broke away from what’s traditional.Muhammad Harithah Darus
Hares says that fighting is something that brings him exhilaration and tremendous satisfaction, regardless if he wins or loses – sharing his personal philosophy that fighting can mirror an individual’s journey through life.
It’s always you in control. It’s honest and everything is fair game. You have to walk the talk, which most people don’t.Muhammad Harithah Darus
(Credit: aresdarus_adhd via Instagram)
After taking a short fighting hiatus during his university days, Hares said that his itch for action came back when he was helping coach his brothers who were also competing in close contact sports.
Starting his fighting career almost from scratch, Hares said that he first taught himself how to box and kickbox by watching videos on YouTube. From there, he jumped straight into the ring and began competing in amateur matches, refining his skills along the way.
“I had no master after school, I learned everything on my own first, later I got to know people who knew about competitions and I just went,” he said, telling how he slowly became acquainted with the sport and the people within Malaysia’s fighting community, who he said were very welcoming and supportive.
(Credit: aresdarus_adhd via Instagram)
Hares even had the chance to bond with Sabah born MMA fighter, Eddey ‘The Clown’ Kalai, who became a great help in his fighting journey.
“He’s an OG in the boxing scene and he lets me train at their gym for free, helping me in my corner in local fights,” shared Hares explaining that although he truly never had an actual team at his back, the community was always there to show him support and teach him all the lessons he needed to know.
One person who is always in Hares’ corner is his wife, Nurdalila Allias, who is by his side during every single one of his matches – from the time he competed in boxing events hosted by the World Boxing Council (WBC) to taking a bus trip together all the way to Singapore for kickboxing matches with the Singapore Fighting Championship.
(Credit: aresdarus_adhd via Instagram)
Fighting for survival
Currently, Hares stands in the rankings as a Semi-professional fighter in the sport of boxing and kickboxing besides also jumping into the ring of Mix Martial Arts (MMA) fighting.
As a Semi-pro athlete, it can be said that he lives life moving from one fight to the next, contending with some of the best fighters in the region and in constant search for experience, glory and of course the cash to get by.
While he does not intend to fight past the age of 40, he does have ambitions of winning a championship title one day. However, Hares says that compared to our regional neighbours like Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand, Malaysia’s fighting scene isn’t well developed enough to support a full-time career in the sport.
We definitely need more competitions around and there is a lack of exposure. Malaysia’s fighting scene is quiet and there’s no money in fighting. Malaysia also has a huge talent pool but everything is restrictive, there are no platforms for new kids to enter.Muhammad Harithah Darus
Hares also said that since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the local fighting community has been forced to hang up their gloves for the time being.
It’s been almost one, two years since we had a fight, but you have to adapt to whatever the circumstances are. Everyone is anxious for a fight. I’m at a loss too, just like everyone else. The community has been really affected by the pandemic.Muhammad Harithah Darus
Forced to stay at home during the lockdowns, Hares says that he tries to keep up with his training and is looking forward to more matches with the goal of gaining enough skill and experience making up the credentials of his fighting career resume.
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As he spends his time off-season and away from the ring, Hares also shares plans of turning his home into a spot where his fellow fighters can come together and train or just chill out whenever they’re in town.
Besides ideas for a future sports gear brand and hosting more of his own promotional matches, Hares says that he will continue to fuel his passion on his personal road to success.
It’s all about intentions. Even if you lose it doesn’t mean that you are a loser. In the end, there’s always something for you to perfect. The path is set, if you wish for it you have to go through it.Muhammad Harithah Darus

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How 1 Book Sale Made Reading Accessible For All M’sians

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Malaysia has a reading problem. More specifically, Malaysia has a lack-of-reading problem, where only 3% of Malaysians read books regularly.

Although it does seem like our TRP readers are quite a well-read bunch!
Yet Malaysians love books, as proven by a survey conducted by Polish e-commerce firm Picodi.
Malaysia is one of the highest ranked book buyers in the world, buying at least one book a year.(Credit: Picodi)
But Malaysians donâ€™t buy regularly, instead only purchasing books just a few times a year.(Credit: Picodi)
And of course, in true Malaysian fashion, the main consideration for book purchases is the price.(Credit: Picodi)
So thereâ€™s certainly a demand for books, but Malaysia doesnâ€™t have a supply of books easily available for cheap.
Which means that if books were made a lot cheaper, more Malaysians would be willing to pick up a book or two more often.
Which is exactly what founders Andrew Yap and Jacqueline Ng wanted to do when they first launched the Big Bad Wolf book sale in 2009: offer affordable, easily available books for everyone.
No frills, just books on books on book.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Jacqueline states that she wasnâ€™t a reader. At the age of 14, a friend loaned her a novel, which she quickly finished. After that, she couldnâ€™t stop. That was her turning point.
Itâ€™s the reason why sheâ€™s adamant that all it takes is just one book to change a non-reader to a reader.
The problem is accessibility.
Regular-priced books are quite expensive. At an average price of RM50 per book, itâ€™s not something easily affordable in large quantities for most people.
Credit: MPH Online
Over 76% of Malaysian readers favour fiction as well, which often comes as part of a series or feature an extended world. Naturally, this would also mean a higher cost to purchase more books.
And while itâ€™s essential to build reading habits since young, most parents can agree that consistently buying new childrenâ€™s books end up being a significant financial burden.
Enter the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale, the largest warehouse book sale with books deeply discounted up to 95% to make reading accessible for everyone.
Suddenly, thereâ€™s very little cost to flirt with new genres or explore a new author. Pick up a book just for the pretty cover first, fall in love with the story later.
Children, once properly engaged, often manage to breeze through book very quickly.(Picture credit: Unsplash)
Jacqueline shared a story of how a young fresh graduate was able to feel proud purchasing books for her younger brother without worrying about going broke. With just RM20, she was able to buy 3 books and make her brother happy.
And the Big Bad Wolf is full of such stories: parents bulk buying books for their children, teens branching into young adult novels, comic book enthusiasts finding a hardcover edition of their favourite series, and even the non-reader browsing with a friend, unknowingly picking up the one book that would change their life forever.
She also notes that kids who start reading never really stop. Back in 2009, the Big Bad Wolf stock of young adult (YA) novels never sold. So they kept the stock of YA novels low until 2015, when the sale suddenly sold out of their entire stock of YA, and every year since then, YA has been one of the most well-loved genres.
But why the sudden jump in sales? Jacqueline eventually realized itâ€™s simply because a whole generation of readers grew up and moved from reading childrenâ€™s books to young adult novels.
Bring your whole family to browse for their next favourite book.(Credit: Big Bad Wolf Books)
Andrew and Jacqueline understand how important accessibility is, which is why they made sure the book sale has no barriers to entry.
The Big Bad Wolf book sale has always been free entry and open 24/7, allowing anyone to visit at anytime.
This year, they are celebrating their 10th anniversary of the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale with a record-breaking 50,000 titles, which is double last yearâ€™s number, and peppering the event with daily special activities.
We never thought we would grow so big. We started with just 120,000 books and magazines in 2009. This year, weâ€™re bringing in 3 million books!Jacqueline Ng, co-founder of Big Bad Wolf Books
So bring a friend or two, even if they donâ€™t read. Who knows, they may find their turning point.

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Viral Wrong Jalur Gemilang Looks A LOT Like Original Flag Design From 1949

The Malaysian Basketball Association (MABA) is in a lot of trouble.
During their 8th MABA Milo Lum Mun Chak Cup that took place on 25th November at a KL stadium, attendees were shocked when an inaccurate Malaysian flag was displayed during the opening ceremony.

Credit: MynewshubMedia/Facebook

While the Malaysian internet is in uproar and the police are investigating the incident, we noticed something very interesting about the wrong flag.
It looks A LOT like the original Jalur Gemilang flag
design from 1949!
EXHIBIT A: Wrong flag displayed by MABA

 Credit: MynewshubMedia/Facebook

EXHIBIT B: Original 1949 Flag Design
 Credit: Malaysia Design Archive
Both the flags display the same sickle moon and 5-point star in a remarkably similar orientation.
Another similarity is the number of stripes: 11 stripes that starts and ends with the darkest colour. FYI, Jalur Gemilangâ€™s stripes starts with red and ends with white.
The key difference between the two are the colours, but everything else is almost the same.
Mind Blown GIF from Mindblown GIFs

In case you didnâ€™t know, the original flag design was one of the three finalists selected by the Federation Legislation Council in 1949 in a nationwide competition to choose a flag for the newly formed Federation of Malaya.

 3 selected out of of 373 designs submitted by post, 15 November 1949, The Malay Mail.
(Credit: Arkib Negara Malaysia via Malaysia Design Archive)

The 11 blue and white stripes represented each
state/settlement of Malaya while the yellow star and crescent represented the
sultanate as well as Islam. Red symbolised British protection.
Designed by Mohamed Hamzah, a 29-year old architect from Johor Bahru, his design was selected as the winner on 28th November 1949 after the public voted for their favourite.

 Mohamed Bin Hamzah, designer of Malaysiaâ€™s flag.
(Credit: Arkib Negara Malaysia via Malaysia Design Archive)

However, his design was tweaked with the stripes changed to
red and white, while the 5-point star became an 11-point star.
It could be that the person who made the visual was a fan of Mohamed Hamzahâ€™s work, a big history buff or simply Googled really deep into the web (like we did), but weâ€™ll wait for the police to finish their investigations.
In the meantime, itâ€™s a good time to read up on the history of Malaysiaâ€™s flag. Check out our article on Jalur Gemilangâ€™s rejected designs HERE.

For your reference, this is what the correct Jalur Gemilang looks like

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Family Of Four Perished In Fatal NSE Accident, Trailer Driver Nodded Off At The Wheel

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A trailer rammed into a Proton Persona and five other vehicles at KM277.1 of the North-South Expressway (southbound) near Ipoh, Perak, yesterday around 3pm and killed four people.

According to New Straits Times, the impact caused the trailer and Proton Persona to plough into the other vehicles.
Three passengers and the driver of the Proton Persona were pinned to their seats. Unfortunately, they were all pronounced dead at the scene by a medical team.
The deceased are identified as Rahim Ramli, 60, who’s a retired policeman; his wife Siti Petimah Omar, 59; and their two daughters Nor Hadirah, 28, and Nor Hamizah, 27.
They were on their way to Kuala Lumpur from Sungai Petani, Kedah.

Investigations revealed that the 34-year-old trailer driver fell asleep behind the wheel. He also tested negative for drugs in a urine test.
Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said the suspect, who hails from Rawang, Selangor, has 13 traffic summons from 2018 to 2021 with three of them involving road accident cases in 2012, 2020 and 2021.
The suspect has been detained and the case is investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1957 for causing death by reckless driving.
According to a police statement, the other vehicles involved in the accident were damaged but no one was hurt.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the investigating officer Inspector Mohd Tarmini bin Che Hassan at 013-5949441.
The family of four has been buried
The remains of the family of four left the Forensic Department of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh at about 11.30pm last night and arrived at the mosque two hours later, New Straits Times reported.
Muhammad Hazman Rahim, 20, the youngest child of the family that perished in the accident, was beyond words when he received the devastating news from his sister, Nor Fatini, 22.
He is currently undergoing industrial training in a company in Perlis.
I was at work at that time and my sister (Nor Fatini) called me crying, saying dad, mum and my sisters were no more (died). It was only yesterday that I ‘salam’, kissed my dad and mum’s hands before returning to Perlis, and told them I would be back again to meet them. Both of them were smiling. Today, they are gone forever and I don’t know what to say.Muhammad Hazman Rahim, the youngest child of the family.

Hazman added that he didn’t expect his family to leave in such a shocking manner. He said his family was on their way to send his eldest sister, Nor Hadirah, to Kuala Lumpur to report for work after a long break.
He said it was normal for their dad to send his sister to Kuala Lumpur. She returned home when the company closed and the family was sending her back to work when they were caught in a grisly accident.

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[Watch] Baling MP’s Son Allegedly Escorted By Outriders In Penang, 2 Traffic Cops Under Investigation

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A video showing outriders escorting the son of Baling MP Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim through the streets of Penang went viral and is currently being investigated by police.

The Vibes reported that the video was posted on an Instagram account @anwarazeez on Friday, 6 May.
The video allegedly showed Azeez’s son Mohamed Khairul Anwar behind the wheel in Penang while escorted by two police outriders along Jalan Bukit Gambir.
In a second video, an oncoming car could be seen braking at the last minute and narrowly missed the outrider when they were signalled to stop and let Khairul’s car run the light.

It’s believed that Khairul was in Penang for his wedding. The Vibes reported that Shuhaily did not comment when asked whether Khairul was in the state for government business that required police escorts.
Due to the outcry online, Penang police chief Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the authorities are looking into the alleged incident and will be investigating the two policemen involved.
According to Free Malaysia Today, Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) director Bakri Zainal Abidin said the integrity and standards compliance department (JIPS) is currently probing the incident.
JSPT will not compromise on any abuse (of traffic escort services) even though the matter is not under our purview.Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) director Bakri Zainal Abidin told Free Malaysia Today.

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[Watch] “It Was A Misunderstanding” Proton Wira Driver Hits Cyclist With A Metal Rod At Manjung

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No matter what happens on the road, we must keep our road rage in check whenever we’re driving. This is because when we’re riled up, our judgement will be clouded and we might cause more problems for everyone involved, including ourselves.

A few days ago, the driver of a blue Proton Wira got out of his car and proceeded to hit a cyclist with a metal rod at the Jalan Seri Manjung – Segari traffic lights.
The surprised cyclist didn’t have enough time to escape the blows and was left wondering what happened.
According to Harian Metro, the incident was captured on a dashcam of another vehicle and it took place on 13 March 2022.

Manjung police chief assistant commissioner Nor Omar Sappi said the police have managed to identify the suspect.
The police tracked down the owner of the vehicle, a 50-year-old man from Ayer Tawar, Manjung, who lent his friend, the suspect, his Proton Wira.
Harian Metro reported that the 34-year-old suspect from Batu Gajah has given his statement at the police station.
Nor Omar explained that the incident stemmed from a misunderstanding.
The suspect was about to make a left turn to get to AEON Mall Seri Manjung but mistakenly thought that the cyclist, who’s believed to be a foreign worker, next to him was going to hit the car.
The suspect claimed that the cyclist scolded and challenged him so he hit him with the metal rod.
The case is investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
The victim has yet to lodge a police report and has not been identified. However, Kosmo reported that a woman who’s believed to have witnessed the incident lodged a report around 10am yesterday, 22 March.
Anyone who has information about the case should contact the investigating officer Inspector Irsyadiman Allmui at 011-17836233.

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Everything That Health D-G Said Yesterday: Covid-19 Strains, Hotel Quarantines, and Local Transmissions

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Covid-19 Strains
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a press conference on 9 June that we can’t rule out the possibility that Malaysia may have all three strains of Covid-19.
We’ve actually known this for a while, and further studies are being done by the Institute of Medical Research (IMR) during this time.
Confirmed studies on samples taken from Covid-19 show the presence of Strain B, which is identical to the kind detected in Wuhan, China. However, since there were many Malaysians who have since returned from countries like Japan, the United States, or the Middle East, there is a likelihood that Strain A and Strain C have made a presence here as well.
Even then, the strains could have mutated past their original genetic makeup, since a study by researchers in China found that their strain of Covid-19 had mutated over 30 different genetic variants which had been spread to different parts of the world.
Since the number of active Covid-19 cases have decreased to a manageable level, it frees up manpower to conduct further research and studies on the strains and their mutations in Malaysia.

Hotel Quarantines
Malaysians will no longer need to undergo the 14-day quarantine in a hotel when they return from abroad. The quarantine can now be done at home.
Dr Noor Hisham notes that this was because only a tiny percentage of returning Malaysians have tested positive. Of over 5,000 returning Malaysians, only 554 (about 10%) tested positive for Covid-19.
Hence, the risk for returning Malaysians are quite low and does not justify the high cost of hotel rooms used for quarantine. The 14-day at-home quarantine is still safe as it adheres to the World Health Organisation guidelines.
Those under quarantine will be given wristbands as an identification method and are also encouraged to download the MySejahtera app to track the Covid-19 outbreak.
Zero Local Transmissions
Even though the official number of Covid-19 increases by the day, most of them are from local migrant clusters or imported from abroad.
It’s good news that Malaysia has reported zero cases of local transmission for the first time in months. It’s also proof that the Movement Control Order (MCO) and all preventive measures taken by the public were crucial in bringing down the spread of the virus.
New SOPs put in place help to prevent or contain an outbreak.(Credit: TRP)
However, while the news is positive, we must still remain vigilant in our fight against Covid-19 as the virus is still present in the community.
By following stringent SOPs during this Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), Malaysia might truly be able to break the chain of infection.

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Dr Noor Hisham: “Patient’s Confidentiality Means Najib’s Health Condition Cannot Be Disclosed To The Public”

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The Health Ministry is bound to the ethics of patient confidentiality under Medical Act 1971 (Amendment 2012) and cannot disclose the condition of incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak to the public.

According to the ministry director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, any relevant information on Najib’s health can be presented to the court once a court order has been issued
“Clinical investigations, treatment and monitoring on Najib’s health have been done by the Health Ministry with the subsequent report to be submitted to the court (if ordered by the court),” Noor Hisham said in a Facebook posting.

He also said that in accordance with Section 37 of the Prisons Act, and upon the High Court’s order on 12 September, Najib was referred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) for treatment following complaints of health issues.
He was subsequently referred to the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) and had been there since last Monday.
According to the Prison Department,  Najib, who is serving a 12-year jail sentence for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds, will be sent back to Kajang Prison once the specialists at CRH or HKL give him a medical clearance.
READ MORE: Najib Warded At Cheras Rehab Hospital, To Return To Kajang Prison After Getting Clearance From Specialist
READ MORE: Codename “Merpati”: Authorities Urged To Refute Allegations Of Preferential Treatment For Malaysian No. 1 Inmate

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[Watch] Rompin State Park: The Hidden Gem In One Of The World’s Oldest Tropical Rainforests

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The Taman Negeri Rompin (TNR) is a hidden charm of enchanting tropical rainforest with its own treasure.

Located in the Endau-Rompin Forest Reserve, TNR is one of the world’s oldest and best-preserved rainforests.
The rock formation there dates back around 248 million years old, while its pristine tropical rainforests span a wide range of forest types.
TNR, which was established in 1993, has an area of 48,905 hectares. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The state park is equipped with modern facilities at the Kinchin Base Camp. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The unique landform features of Endau Rompin have given rise to numerous waterfalls.
They range from boulder-strewn rapids, to slow meandering rifts and all the way to impressive thunderous cascades pouring down over rocky cliffs.
The contrast of cascading water, rocky outcrops and tropical greenery make TNR waterfalls a visual treat.

The magnificent 50-meter high Mahkota Falls in TNR. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
A Nature’s Paradise Reborn
TNR was closed for three years from 2017 to 2019 for the purpose of upgrading by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).
Among the facilities added is an 800-meter suspension bridge and a 15-meter high observation tower to take in the scenery of forests, rivers and rocky rapids found there.
Roads have also been upgraded to make it easily accessible by normal vehicles.

For those who are interested in obtaining various information related to TNR and the Endau-Rompin Forest Reserve, an exhibition hall equipped with modern facilities such as video screenings, animal replicas and video games are also provided.
Other activities include river canoeing and jungle trekking.
The Pahang Forestry Department (JPNP) work hard to protect the rainforests and the biodiversity within them.
Emphasis is put on the sustainable management of tropical forests, restoring degraded land surrounding forests, and protecting rivers and streams.
TNR offers comfortable accommodation right in the heart of the rainforest. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Amazing Rainforest Flora And Fauna
The TNR have rich biodiversity and many species inhabit the rainforests, such as the dusky leaf monkey.
Preciosuly, the area was known for having the largest remaining population of the highly endangered Sumatran rhinoceros before it became extinct.
Other animals that live in the national park are the white-handed gibbon, Malaysian tiger, Asian elephant, wild boar, tapir, slow loris, deer, long-tail macaques and even and remarkably ambitious giant ants.
Visitors also have the opportunity to see several types of forest birds such as hornbills and kingfishers.
In the evening, knowledgeable guides are at hand to take visitors for an adventurous night jungle walk in the rainforest.
Those who are lucky will get to see wild animals such as leopards and elephants that usually appear at night.
Chances on spotting them are slim as they have ample space to roam around within the park boundaries.
TNR is home to a diverse mix of flora and fauna. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
A calm and serene night at TNR. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Tourists from outside the district and foreigners will be charged entry fees according to the new rates set by the state government.
The fees are RM10 and RM30 for children, RM30 and RM50 for adults and RM15 and RM30 for senior citizens aged 60 and above.
No entrance fee is charged to visitors with disabilities (OKU).
Groups of more than 30 students in one group were charged RM100 and RM300.
The sun sets at TNR. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Getting There
TNR is located South of Pahang and North East of Johor.
The best way to travel to TNR from Klang Valley is by private car.
It takes a 4-5 hours journey through the East Coast Highway.
Vehicular access is available all the way by tarmac road into Kinchin Base Camp via Selendang near Rompin.
TNR is easily accesible with normal vehicles. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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Budget 2021: Stamp Duty Exemptions & Rent-To-Own Schemes For New House-Buyers

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The government has announced for full stamp duty exemption over transfer instruments and loan agreements for the purchase of a first residential house worth up to RM500,000.
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said this is to improve sale and purchase agreements starting 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025.
He also said that stamp duty exemptions on loan agreements and the transfer instrument given to the rescue contractors and original buyers of abandoned homes will be extended for another five years.
Exceptions this is for a sale and purchase agreement completed from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2025 for abandoned housing projects certified by the Ministry of Housing and Local government.Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul
Zafrul said the government will also allocate RM1.2 billion for:
RM500 million to build up to 14 thousand units houses under the People’s Housing Program.RM315 million for the construction of 3,000 units of houses Mesra Rakyat by SPNB.RM125 million for housing maintenance stratified low and medium cost as well as assistance in repairing dilapidated houses and those that suffered damage due to natural disasters.RM310 million for the Government Housing Programme.
Tengku Zafrul also said that the government will also work with financial institutions selected to provide a rent-to-own Scheme.
This program will be implemented until 2022 and involves 5,000 PR1MA houses with a total value of over RM1 billion and is reserved for first-time home buyers.

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Islamic State (IS) Now In Malaysia, Minister Says Don’t Worry

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail assured that there is no reason to worry about the presence of groups in Malaysia linked to the Islamic State (IS).

Saifuddin said the authorities were mindful of the endeavour by the Al Malaka Media Center group to expand its influence here.
The Vibes reported the minister as saying that the authorities cannot disclose further details.
However, the public need not worry because the government monitors their activities, working with international security and terrorism prevention partners.
1. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution assures there is no cause for concern over the presence of a group, linked to the Islamic State, in Malaysia. “We cannot divulge more details, but authorities are monitoring their activities,” he told The Vibes. https://t.co/ieFnCPuCfX— BFM News (@NewsBFM) March 5, 2023
A Highly Organized And Ruthless Terrorist Organisation
Nordic Counter-Terrorism Network (NCTN) director Andrin Raj said the group threatens national security.
It also has the potential to trigger small-scale acts of terrorism indiscriminately in the country.
The purpose is to destabilize the current multiracial government. They have smaller chat groups in Malaysia where they share religious views and propaganda to recruit members.NCTN director Andrin Raj to The Vibes on the goal of IS in Malaysia.
The group is also said to have links with IS media in Indonesia and the Philippines.
Previously, it was reported that IS operations in the Southeast Asian region were centred in the southern Philippines.
The leader, Abu Zacharia, is understood to be involved with the IS group that besieged Marawi, Philippines, in 2017.
Struktur sokongan negara ni dan menggunakan ideologi radikal untuk menggoncang kerajaan diketuai PM, Datuk Seri Anwar IbrahimNamun begitu Datuk Seri Saifuddin menyatakan rakyat tidak perlu risau kerana mereka sedang dipantau dgn kerjasama bersama rakan keselamatan dan— Irfan_newboys🇲🇾🇵🇸🏳🏴 (@Marchfoward) March 5, 2023
No Silver-Bullet Solution
Political analyst Dr Abdul Razak Ahmad said radical religious ideology would continue to be subscribed by certain segments of society.
Dr Abdul Razak, the Founding Director of the independent political think tank Bait Al Amanah, said it’s impossible to eliminate interest in such ideology, but it can never be mainstreamed.
Malaysia is known to be a very tolerant society and progressive Islam is the state’s core ideology. The IS ideology can never prevail, neither accepted by almost majoritarian Muslim in MalaysiaBait Al Amanah founding director Dr Abdul Razak to TRP on reining in the IS.
Dr Abdul Razak, also the Special Representative of the Foreign Minister on Peace Building and Countering Islamophobia and a member of the Consultative Council on Foreign Policy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, added that international cooperation in countering terrorism is much better now.
He said there is active sharing of resources, intelligence and expertise, and Malaysian authorities are certainly part of this global cooperation network.
At the same time, he noted that IS is a fractured entity and has failed miserably as a state.
They failed in capturing the imagination of the Muslims that their model of state were feasible. So, it is very hard for them to appeal to the interests of muslim in this part of the world where moderate islam is central in its political, economic and social life.Bait Al Amanah founding director Dr Abdul Razak to TRP on the fall of IS.
Bait Al Amanah founding director Dr Abdul Razak. (Pix: Stratejik Düşünce Enstitüsü)
Driven By A Radical Interpretation Of Islam
The IS is a violent extremist organization that seeks to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state in areas under its control.
There are several reasons why people may fear IS, including:
Terrorism: The IS is known for carrying out brutal acts of terrorism, including bombings, shootings, and beheadings. These attacks are often indiscriminate, targeting civilians and military and government targets.Human Rights Abuses: The IS has been accused of serious human rights abuses, including genocide, rape, and enslavement. The group has also been responsible for the displacement of millions of people, causing widespread suffering and instability.Ideology: The IS promotes an extremist ideology incompatible with human rights and democratic values. Its supporters seek to impose their beliefs on others through violence and coercion.Global Reach: The IS has a global network of supporters and sympathizers, making it a threat beyond the regions where it operates. The group has been responsible for attacks in multiple countries, including the United States and Europe.
Breaking News: Six people were injured in a knife attack at a supermarket in New Zealand. The prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, called it a “terrorist attack” that had been carried out by a “violent extremist” inspired by the Islamic State. https://t.co/s33q3KDro1— The New York Times (@nytimes) September 3, 2021
Overall, the IS is a dangerous organization that poses a significant threat to global peace and security.
While efforts have been made to combat the group, it remains a potent force in many parts of the world.
At the same time, it is important to note that this group has been largely defeated and weakened in recent years.
IS had been weakened by the military efforts of various nations, including the United States and its allies, and internal conflicts within the group.
Birds Of A Feather
IS and ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) are the same organization.
The group has also been known by other names, including ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), Daesh, and Al-Qaeda in Iraq.
The group originated as an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, but it gained prominence during the Syrian Civil War and expanded its operations into Iraq.
The group declared a caliphate in 2014 and controlled large swathes of territory in Iraq and Syria at its height.
While the group has suffered significant losses in recent years, it remains a potent force in some areas and continues to carry out attacks in multiple countries.
They have been known to use women to carry out attacks.

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Voice Of The Iconic “Gaya, Mutu, Keunggulan” Ads, Farit Ismeth Emir Has Passed Away

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It’s a sad day for many of us who used to tune it to the RTM news in the 80s and 90s as Astro Awani reported the passing of news anchor Farit Ismeth Emir today.
He breathed his last at Assunta Hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor at the age of 66.
The news of his passing was confirmed by his son Farzwa De-Attaher Emir aka DJ Fuzz with no mention of the circumstances surrounding his death.
Farit Ismeth was known for his intense vocal prowess that earned him the moniker of “the man with the golden voice.”

Scores of Malaysians would tune into their television sets at night to listen to Farit narrate current events, especially on the hour-long world news programme at 10pm called Dunia Jam 10.
He was also the voice behind some of the most iconic advertisements in the country, namely the “Gaya, mutu dan keunggulan” ads of the 80s that’s permanently etched into the minds of many.

Joining RTM in 1986, he was known as Pak Ngah among his colleagues. Farit’s passing comes as a blow to the entire industry.
TRP would like to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Klang Valley CMCO Extended Or Not? We’ll Find Out In 3 Days

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We’ll find out on October 26 at the latest whether or not the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will end as scheduled on October 27.

At his daily MCO briefing today, Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the matter will be discussed and an announcement will be made whether to extend it or not a day before it ends at the latest.
He said the process involves the Health Ministry collecting data, analyzing it, and then advising the National Security Council.
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya were put under CMCO for two weeks starting October 14 after cases here increased.
As of 23 October, Selangor has 1,184 active Covid-19 cases while Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have 141 and 23 active cases respectively.
Pergerakan 14 hari taburan kes COVID-19 mengikut daerah di Malaysia setakat 23 Oktober 2020. pic.twitter.com/UkiPF7e8af— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 23, 2020

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GE15: What’s been happening so far?

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It’s nomination day for the 15th General Election (GE15) which means campaigning will kick off soon but so many things have been happening that it’s hard to keep track of it all.

If you want to know what’s happening but it’s all just too much and you’re busy, your cats need attention, your computer went on the fritz or your kids kept spilling stuff all over the house, then you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s a roundup of some of the big stuff that happened this week ahead of today’s nomination.
So before we get into it, let’s take a look at the coalitions we have today because our landscape has changed so much from the days when we only had two: Barisan Nasional (BN) and the other side.
We still have BN, made up of Umno, MCA, MIC, and their friends which include Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Makkal Sakti. BN chairman is Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Umno president.
Then we have Pakatan Harapan (PH) made up of PKR, DAP, Amanah, UPKO and Muda. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the chairman of PH and also the coalition’s prime minister candidate.
Bersatu which was under PH during the last GE broke away and are now under the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition with PAS and Gerakan. The chairman of PN is Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
GTA, which many of us would recognise as a video game, is a new coalition called Gerakan Tanah Air. It was started by former Bersatu chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad who left the party to form Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang). GTA is a coalition made up of Pejuang, Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), Barisan Jemaah Islamiah Se-Malaysia (Berjasa) dan Parti Perikatan India Muslim Nasional (Iman). At 96 going on 97, Dr Mahathir is now the pro-tem chairman of GTA, chairman of Pejuang and the coalition’s candidate for the Langkawi parliamentary seat. For the record, Dr Mahathir won Langkawi under the PH banner in GE14.
Now that you’re all caught up with the coalitions, we’ll get into what’s been happening.
Who’s going where?
This GE has dropped a lot more surprises compared to the last.
Umno and PKR have both made some shocking announcements when they rolled out their candidate lists over the past week. Even DAP dropped and moved some big names.
Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim did not make BN’s list for Arau so he later announced that he would still defend the seat under PN. Tan Sri Annuar Musa was also dropped from Ketereh and Tan Sri Noh Omar is not their man for Tanjong Karang. Umno also moved Khairy Jamaluddin to Sungai Buloh in a surprising, but expected, move.
PKR dropped Sivarasa Rasiah in Sungai Buloh due to health reasons and decided to field a former MIC man, R. Ramanan, to defend the seat for the party. Meanwhile, Tian Chua was dropped in Batu.
DAP did not name Charles Santiago in Klang while Lim Guan Eng will defend Bagan.
Muda will field Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman in Muar.
As for Bersatu, after he was announced as a candidate, Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed instead issued a statement saying he would not be defending Jeli.
Easily one of Twitter’s most bullied politicians, Bersatu’s Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal found himself in a bit of tough spot after he was announced as candidate for Machang. With PAS and Bersatu being in the same coalition, they agreed that their candidates would use PAS’ logo in Kelantan. Wan Ahmad Fayhsal who was named as their candidate for Machang later had to apologise to PAS supporters after Netizens dug up an old tweet where he had labelled PAS supporters as stupid.
Lahad Datu incumbent Datuk Mohamaddin Ketapi had also said he would be staying out of GE15.
If there were 10 Tok Hims…
Remember Datuk Ibrahim Ali or Tok Him? A very colourful character who has stood for election under quite a few banners. He has been in Parliament under Umno, Semangat 46 and PAS. He also tried going at it as an independent, and now he is the president of Putra.
As reported by FMT, Ibrahim said he is GTA’s third prime ministerial candidate after Dr Mahathir and Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir.
Speaking during an event to announce GTA candidates Wednesday night, Ibrahim was quoted as saying: “Tun once said, if there were 10 Ibrahim Alis, Malaysia would be safe.”
Independents
Independent candidates, while they hardly win in GEs, have always added colour. Looks like GE15 will be no different as celebrity Azwan Ali announced he would stand in Gombak, against his own brother Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Batu may see more than one independent with lawyer and activist Siti Kasim expressing interest as well as social media personality ‘Cleopatra’. There are also rumours that Tian Chua might stand as an independent.

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Spotify Premium Duo Plan For Couples, Roommates & Housemates Now Available In Malaysia

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That’s right music fans, Spotify is making it easier for two people, like couples, BFFs, or roommates to share one subscription plan for just RM19.80 per month.
Unlike Spotify’s RM14.90 individual Premium account which only allows for one account user at a time.
Premium Duo provides a more personal space for music lovers by only allowing two people who share the same address details to have their own separate premium accounts at a slightly cheaper price than the Spotify Premium Family plan, which allows for up to six accounts to be under one subscription at RM22.40.
The Duo account comes with all the added benefits of Spotify’s paid services like listening to music without ads, on-demand playback, and song downloads for offline play, as well as access to specially mixed playlists, called the “Duo Mix” which combines the music that you and your partner listen to according to into a range of unique playlists depending on your tastes and preferences.
Additionally, people who are already subscribed to an individual Premium account can simply choose to upgrade to a Duo subscription without having to lose any of their saved tracks and playlists.
However, our checks found that for existing users, the cost for an upgrade might be different from the original offered price for the Duo subscription, so you may want to go over it carefully before making your decision.
Plan options available for Premium account holders.(Spotify)
And did you know that Spotify also has real-time song lyrics available on its mobile app? That’s right! With Spotify’s last update, you can sing along karaoke-style to almost all of your favourite bands, groups, rappers and singers from across the world, including local Malaysian artists.
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Louis Tomlinson’s World Tour Will Include Malaysia Date

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Louis Tomlinson, former One Direction member, is set to perform at the KL Convention Centre on 26 April 2023 as part of his solo world tour.

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Tomlinson’s career began from the reality show known as X-factor in 2010 where he didn’t make it as a solo singer but was then placed in a group with four others which later became the sensation known as One Direction.
The group finished third and was signed by Simon Cowell.
Later on, Tomlinson started to release his own singles. Some of hits include Written All Over Your Face, Back to You (feat. Bebe Rexha & Digital Farm Animals) and Chicago.
Since the announcement of the concert, his Malaysian fans are eagerly waiting to purchase the tickets.

Ticket sales will start 14 February (Tuesday) at 10am.
This will definitely be the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved ones if they are fans of Tomlinson.

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Dee & Wow Of Thai Hot Guys In Sunway Pyramid – Don’t Worry, Fully Clothed

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Do you remember the whole fiasco of an opening night of a club in KL where the Thai Hot Guys, the hunky and sexy Thai influencers, were listed as guests?

READ MORE: Najib’s Son Sad Grandpa’s Name Used On Saucy Poster Of Club On Jalan Tun Razak
It was cancelled due to backlash from various parties as the opening night was scheduled during Ramadhan, a holy month for Muslims.
READ MORE: KL Club Hosting ‘Thai Hot Guy’ Event Doesn’t Have Entertainment Licence
While that appearance was cancelled, two men from the Thai Hot Guys are set to make an appearance! Fully clothed, by the looks of it.
Tastefully Food Expo’s Exclusive Meet & Greet with Wow & Dee
Not everyone from the group is coming, it’s just two of them, Wow (Sarawut Siriphet) and Dee (Veerasak Mahsahaao).
They won’t be giving a lap dance, nope, but they will be doing a cooking demonstration on 10 June at 12 pm.

Tastefully Food Expo is organizing a Thai Cooking Demonstration and an exclusive meet-and-greet session with Wow and Dee at the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre.
8 lucky winners stand a chance to win an exclusive private photo session and interact with Wow & Dee in two separate slots, 11 am and 2 pm.
You simply have to like, share and tag the post on Tastefully Food Expo’s Facebook if you wanna see these ‘hunka hunka’ guys.
Remember, focus on their cooking, okay, not something else. 👀

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Cat Rescued From The Turkiye Disaster Doesn’t Wanna Leave His Savior’s Side

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The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook Turkiye and Syria has been accumulating a death toll of 46,000 people, and the numbers are still growing. Amid those harrowing facts, miraculous rescues of survivors have been reported worldwide and those are not limited to just people.

Recently, after 9 days of being trapped under the rubble, a black-dotted white cat was pulled from the ruins of a collapsed apartment block in Nurdagi, in the Gaziantep province of eastern Turkey. The cat was recused by a 33-year-old firefighter named Ali Cakas.
 Ever since the rescue, the cat refused to leave Ali’s side, even after it was given food and water. It continued to follow him as he hunted for other survivors.
(Credit: @jcaks_1 / Instagram)
According to Dailymail, Ali and his colleagues from the Mardin Fire Department named the cat Enkaz, a Turkish word for rubble or wreck and treated it as their mascot.
A video that captured Enkaz being on Ali’s shoulders, posted by a Ukranian public figure, Anton Gerashchenko, also went viral on social media. The video he posted on Twitter garnered 33 million views and 660K Likes at the time of writing.
In the video, Enkaz was seen standing on Ali’s right shoulder and eventually sitting down, not moving an inch away from his rescuer’s side. Ali was also seen smiling after the cat sniffed his face showing its gratefulness to him.
A cat was saved from under the rubble in Turkey. It now refuses to leave its rescuer’s side. pic.twitter.com/Nveaxu3QrG— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) February 16, 2023
He eventually adopted Enkaz
After realizing that Enkaz’s owner might not have made it from the earthquake as no one was there to claim him, Ali who used to ride for Turkiye’s national mountain bike team, adopted the cat and brought him home in Mardin.
Enkaz now eats with Ali and his family at home and even sleeps in the same bed as him.
The cat has never left my side. I said to myself, ‘I have to adopt this cat’. Ali Cakas, Mardin Department’s Firefighter
He even has his own Instagram now too, named @enkaz.tr with over 18.2 K followers in just three days. It’s no doubt that Enkaz has become a beacon of hope for survivors who survived against all odds.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by ENKAZ🐱 (@enkaz.tr)
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READ MORE: Malaysia Helps Earthquake-Hit Turkiye And Syria With More Than RM9.6 Million
READ MORE: Malaysian SMART Squad Rescues Family Of 5 Trapped Under Turkey Earthquake Rubble

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New RM1,500 Minimum Wage To Be Introduced In The Next One Or Two Months

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The new RM1,500 minimum wage is set to be implemented in the next one or two months, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

He said that the Cabinet has discussed the implementation of the new minimum wage for three consecutive weeks.
“The Prime Minister and the entire Cabinet remain committed to its implementation.”
“It may be implemented within the next month or two,” Saravanan told the Dewan Rakyat today.
He was responding to questions from Port Dickson MP Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PKR-PH).
Saravanan however said that a specific date will only be announced after getting the mandate from the Cabinet.
He also reiterated that certain sectors in the economy will be exempted from the implementation for up to two years.
The country’s minimum wage was last revised in February 2020 to RM1,200.
READ MORE: New RM1,500 Minimum Wage: “Soon” Says HR Minister

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4-Day Water Cut Starting 13th Oct (Tomorrow), Klang Valley Residents Should Prepare Buckets Fast!

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Residents in 998 areas around the Klang Valley are once again reminded to prepare for the water supply disruptions for four days starting tomorrow.

The water supply disruption starts from 9am and will affect Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Selangor, Kuala Langat and Kuala Selangor regions.
A list of areas that will experience scheduled water supply disruptions can be found at hentitugas.airselangor.com.
Large swaths of areas will be affected. For the full map, visit hentitugas.airselangor.com.(Credit: Air Selangor)
Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) had previously informed the public that water supply disruption was due to improvement and maintenance work on critical assets.
As part of the work, which had been approved by the National Water Services Commission (SPAN), the Sungai Selangor Water Treatment Plant Phase 1 (LRA SSP1) will be temporarily shut down.
The water supply disruption is expected to recover by 9pm on October 16 fully.
Air Selangor added that the improvement and maintenance work – which is to upgrade the water supply system for the convenience of consumers in the future – has been delayed from the original schedule in 2019 and 2020.
The delay was due to water pollution incidents that caused large-scale unscheduled water supply disruptions.
Air Selangor reminded affected customers to keep adequate water supply and use water prudently during this period of scheduled water supply disruption.
Users can also obtain information on scheduled water supply disruptions from time to time through Air Selangor’s official communication channels such as the Air Selangor application, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or call Air Selangor at 15300.
Any questions and complaints can be submitted through the Help Centre at www.airselangor.com and the Air Selangor application.

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300,000 Mall Employees Lost Their Jobs In The Past 16 Months, Mall, Retail Associations Say

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Up to 30% of shops in malls have been closed with some 300,000 personnel losing their jobs during the past 16 months.

NST reports that if the mall and retail industry, including street front shops, are not reopened by early July, another 50% of the remainder will be gone for good.
These closures may include prominent domestic and international retail brands with more employees at risk of being laid off.
In an open letter from the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK), Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA), Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Bumiputra Retailers Organisation (BRO) and the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Electrical Home Appliances Dealers’ Association (SWEDA) to the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, they also cautioned that once international retailers exit from Malaysia, it’ll be difficult to attract them to return.
With these massive lay-offs and shop closures, the entire retail and shopping malls industries will be grievously and critically damaged and will need massive efforts and time to rebuild its ecosystem, or it will permanently close and the retail supply chain will be deeply fractured. Any prolongation in reopening will cause irreparable damage to both the retail and shopping mall industry which may not recover for the next few years, leaving us far behind in the economic recovery process.Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK), Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA), Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Bumiputra Retailers Organisation (BRO) and the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Electrical Home Appliances Dealers’ Association (SWEDA) via NST
Credit: Malay Mail
MCO bad for business
Shopping mall and retail industries associations are also appealing to the government to look at the data and incidences of Covid-19 cases by economic sector and by locality.
They said the current MCO 3.0, which will end on June 28, has been devastating to businesses and also the economy.
The associations also touched on the recently-announced National Recovery Plan, which is based on Covid-19 numbers as being “too broad-brushed” and imprecise as it could result in unnecessary losses.
Citing the Health Ministry’s data, they said that the retail and shopping sector contributed only 0.8% of overall cases in May.
They believe that the retail and shopping sector should be reopened immediately to provide essential and other services to the community without risk of infectivity.
Activities that are not able to comply with the social distancing requirements and crowding have already been listed in the negative list, while congregation and promotional events have been barred. The public have also cut down their mall visits to a maximum of two hours while diligently practising physical distancing and wearing masks at all times.Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK), Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA), Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Bumiputra Retailers Organisation (BRO) and the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Electrical Home Appliances Dealers’ Association (SWEDA) via NST
The associations also said that malls only allow entry of ‘Low-Risk’ individuals as indicated by their MySejahtera and whose body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius.
Therefore, malls are safe places to be and serve as avenues for some relief, both physically and mentally, while shopping for necessities. We appeal to the government to take all these positive factors into account in the upcoming review and allow the immediate reopening of all trades in the malls, except for those in the negative list.Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPK), Malaysia Retailers Association (MRA), Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA), Bumiputra Retailers Organisation (BRO) and the Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Electrical Home Appliances Dealers’ Association (SWEDA) via NST

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