7 lifehacks to help you be a fun adult

We know, the struggle to #adult is hard, and sometimes you just want to enjoy your young-adult life in between the burnouts and emotional breakdowns.
Let us help you with that, so you can play hard for all the times you’ve worked hard!
Btw, we’re going to plug the Toyota Yaris because they’re sponsoring this article we really like that car, okay?
Actually do things on your bucket list (in baby steps)
How many of you have ‘travel’ on your bucket list? How many of you always push it off because it’s just “not the right time”?
Why not start small and be a tourist in Malaysia? It’s the perfect roadtrip time with your friends! There are plenty of amazing hidden gems in the country, mostly within driving distance of the Klang Valley.

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And why stop there? Take a weekend drive up to Thailand for some delicious tom yum! It’s still a neat travel experience!

This could be you but you’re not driving the Yaris.Picture credit: isorepublic.com

For you and your friends to roadtrip comfortably you’re going to need a car with lots of legroom, comfortable seating, and USB ports, like the Yaris.

2 USB charging ports so no one needs to fight about the juice.Picture credit: Toyota Malaysia

Get a hobby and commit
The difference between living to work and working to live is an activity that brings you joy. Find your hobbies and commit to them.
Whether your passion is music, football, or huge mecha armor, there will be events and groups to keep your hobbies thriving.

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And if you ever suddenly need to move a whole drum set, or carry a ping pong table in your car, boot space is essential.
A hatchback car would be great for this and the Yaris’ boot floor can be extended so you don’t miss out on the fun!

Lots of boot space for all your needs.Picture credit: Toyota Malaysia

Learn new things, everywhere
Being stuck in rush hour traffic is the biggest waste of time. Urban Malaysians often spend more than an hour commuting to-and-from work.
We actually improve our lives substantially with that time. Learn something new from educational podcasts or audiobooks, or relax from work stress with a comedy show or two!

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So a nice media centre on the dashboard of your car with features like USB mirroring so you can play informational Ted Talks or your favourite music videos is great for this. Guess what car has that built in?

Get schooled while you drive to school (or work or anywhere, really)!Picture credit: Toyota Malaysia

However, please always remember to keep your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel! Don’t be that person!
Be flexible and accept big changes
We like to think that our lives will fall into a stable routine, but reality doesn’t happen that way.
Every few years we have to make big decisions that changes things. Whether it’s a new job, or moving house, or getting married; life likes to throw curve balls at us.

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And many struggle to accept the change because the status quo is so easy. It’s safe, it’s predictable.
But it’s detrimental to your personal growth in the long run. We can’t read the future, but we can certainly decide how we want to act about it.
For example, if you need to sell something big you bought, like a house or a car, you may feel a sense of loss; but if it’s a necessary sale, you can think of it as profit gained instead!
And if you bought a Yaris, it comes with a 5-year fully-backed factory warranty that is transferable to the next owner as long as it is still in effect. Can ask for higher asking price, tau?

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Long-term planning = profit
Live a life worth living
It’s pretty obvious that to live the best life you kinda gotta actually have a life. Eat healthy, sleep well, and stay hydrated!
Find time to do things for yourself. Have a mini-spa after a bad day. Feed yourself ice-cream when you’re feeling down. Treat yourself right.

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We can’t promise that you will live to see 100, but we certainly hope your life will be long and fulfilling.
With Malaysia being among the countries with the highest per-capita deaths on the road, it’s good to have a lot of safety features in your car.
The Yaris just so happens to have 7 airbags and a bunch of different alert features, which just means it will beep at you incessantly if you are at risk of a collision.

BEEP BEEP CAR COMING THROUGH!Picture credit: Toyota Malaysia

Safe driving habits to keep your insurance low
Insurance is like, the worst. Some months you feel like it’s a giant waste of money because obviously you drive perfectly well – and then someone else rear-ends you or does something silly on the road.

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You know what helps if you meet a crazy on the road? A dashcam. Seriously.
The Toyota Yaris comes with built in dashcams for both the front and back that automatically captures high definition recording once the car is started.

No lie, everything is on dashcam now!Picture credit: Toyota Malaysia

So *touchwood* if in case you ever do get into an accident, you can prove your innocence and try to haggle a lower insurance rate with your superior safe driving skills.
Treat yourself to the good stuff once in a while

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And if treating yourself means a brand new Toyota Yaris, you can find more information on the Toyota website.

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We’re not yet sponsored by the Toyota Yaris but fingers crossed!(Ps. Can send a test unit to TRP office? Writer wants a new car too!)


Father Rides From KL-Ipoh Daily To Be With Children

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It is not uncommon for Malaysians to drive long hours to work in Kuala Lumpur.

Some Malaysians live farther away from KL to save on housing costs or have more space and a quieter environment.
Others would rent a place in KL instead to save time and energy on travelling.
But a father who commutes daily from Ipoh to KL refused to do so.
He does not want to be separated from his children for work and miss seeing them grow up.
He rides a motorcycle from Ipoh to work in Kuala Lumpur every day and then returns to his home in Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur.
Even if it took 5 hours to go back and forth, he never complained of being tired.
The story was shared by a netizen who claimed that the father is her colleague.
Ade sorg officemate – lelaki berulang naik motor cup je hari² kl-ipoh. Gerak pagi², sampai umah mlm².Bila tanya nape x menyewa bilik kat sini je, dia ckp tak boleh sb anak² baru nak membesar atleast dia nak tgk anak hari² walaupun diaorg tido. 😭— izwa_0909 🇲🇾 (@idzwa) March 30, 2023
The father had to leave early every morning, but it was late at night when he returned home.
When asked why he did not rent a house in Kuala Lumpur, he said it was because his child was starting to grow up.
Sy pun begitu. Thn ni masuk 9 thn ulang-alik mlk-putrajaya. Half gaji abis atas hiway. Demi tugas & keluarga, kene telan jer semua ni. Rezeki belum sampai lg.— Darian Mustar (@darian_mustar) March 30, 2023
Despite travelling back and forth daily, at least he can see the child’s face every day, even though he is already asleep.
The sharing resonated with netizens as it is not uncommon for parents to make such sacrifices for the family’s sake.
The Malaysian government has implemented various measures to help alleviate traffic congestion during rush hour, but with very limited success.
LRT rosak lagi hari ni 😮💨 https://t.co/wwrGPNJFTO— Syefri Zulkefli 🇲🇾 (@chapree) April 1, 2023
They included measures such as implementing tolls, carpooling initiatives, and promoting public transportation.
However, despite these efforts, rush hour traffic in Malaysia can still be quite challenging, and commuters must plan their routes and travel times accordingly.
Kalau drive, kena hadap jam.Kalau nak motor, accident prone.Kalau naik public transport, tak time reliable & the coach would be sandwich-packed during the peak hours.You are left with no choice.— ɐqɯǝǝʞ (@HakeemBahari) May 25, 2022

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Teen goes blind due to diet of only fries, potato chips, white bread & processed meat

Sure, we always knew that junk food wasn’t good for us, but a 17-year-old teen from Bristol found out the hard way when he lost his eyesight to junk food.
The teen is considered legally blind, as he has blind spots in the middle of his vision, making it impossible for him to drive, read, watch TV, or even discern faces.
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He has also lost minerals from his bones as well.
His blindness from malnutrition, called nutritional optic neuropathy, is treatable if diagnosed early. However, it is irreversible once the nerve fibres in the optic nerve die.
Dr Denize Atan, who treated the teen at the hopsital, said that the boy’s diet consisted only of fries, potato chips, plain white bread, and occasionally some ham.
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The teen was diagnosed with avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Those with this eating disorder avoid certain foods or food groups entirely and may lead to severe malnutrition and starvation.
Though Malaysian parents favour taking away the child’s favourite foods to make them eat veggies, those suffering from ARFID may literally starve themselves rather than eating other things.
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Dr Atan claims that the teen had lost minerals from his bone due to his unhealthy diet, but such severe cases of ARFID are not common.
However, she advises parents to seek expert help if their child does not outgrow normal picky eating.
She also cautions that multivitamin tablets should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.


Grab and e-hailing services to experience driver shortage; Here’s some OBVIOUS alternatives to get around

Headâ€™s up Grab users!
Expect delays and longer wait times for your commute as Grab will be having a shortage of drivers.

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This driver deficit is due to the new requirements set by the government that requires e-hailing drivers to obtain a mandatory Public Service Vehicle (PSV) license.
Grab says that only 41% of their drivers are licenced, while another 24% are still in waiting.
22% of drivers have basically quit due to the new regulatory process.

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Meanwhile, some e-hailing drivers are suing and protesting against the Transport Ministry for its failure to look after the welfare of ride-hailing drivers with the implementation of the new regulations.

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The new rules would not only affect Grab but ALL ride-hailing apps and services.
Meaning that technically it will be harder for customers to get a ride even if they try to use an alternative e-hailing service besides the popularly used Grap app.
But if you really are DESPERATE and looking for a way to get from point A to point B, here are some OBVIOUS options that you can use to get around;
Trains
Experience Malaysia at its best, and be closer than ever to your fellow-man (and women…) in these convenient, timely and reliable tin sadins.

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You have many options to choose from; KTM, LRT, MRT and the oh so awesome monorail service!
Busses
Take time kick back, relax and marvel at the magnificent architecture of your local bus stop.
You can also take the opportunity to work on your patience and anger management as you wait hours upon hours for the bus to arrive, only to wave at it as it passes you by.

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Taxis
Have an awesome time listening to uncles complaining about the rise of ride-sharing services and get the best deets on your local politics.

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Test your haggling skills as you negotiate for the absolute best price for your fares and enjoy great discounts on your commutes because the meters are never working.
Rental Cars
At only RM50 – RM500 a day, its a convenient and budget-friendly way to pretend like you own a car!
Drive around like a big shot and don’t even bother following the traffic rules, they won’t apply to you since its not your car!

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The best part is, you don’t even need to fuel the car up when you return em!
E-scooters
Zip-around town in this awesome new eco-friendly fad!

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You can even take these babies home and park in right in front of your house or apartment so you have access to it at any time.
Hitchhiking
Do your own social experiment and test out Malaysian generosity by hitching a ride around town. All you need to do is stick your thumb out or carry around a cardboard sign.

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And donâ€™t be paranoid… The chances of you being robbed or murdered are super, super, super low!
Walking
Remember how your parents and grandparents would always to say that they used to walk 10km up and down hills to school and work? Well, now you can also relish in the experience of your forefathers!
Become healthier with amazing exercise as you avoid obstacles on the footpath. Get a wicked-looking tan if it’s sunny out, or a free relaxing shower if its pouring rain.

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Weâ€™re obviously kidding around with these alternative options and understand that public transportation woes are a majorly depressing topic in Malaysia.
So hit us up on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share your thoughts on the matter.


Long Road To Recovery: School Uniform Industry Still A Long Way To Come Back

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Few industries had been the same since the coronavirus pandemic, and the school uniform industry is no different.

Never-ending shutdowns and stay-at-home restrictions had impacted the school uniform industry and, although the situation is improving, the path to recovery is still a long road.
There are almost five million students in the country, and the industry’s biggest customers are parents of primary school students.
For now, the school reopening is only for Form Five students.
Even then, it is not compulsory to wear school uniforms.
The Impact
Parents shopping for school uniform during pre-pandemic times. (Fernando Fong)
Industry veteran K. W. Tan said school shutdowns had had an insurmountable impact on the overall school uniform industry.
Since the shutdown started in March 2020, month-to-month business among school uniform manufacturers had dropped to a historic low of five percent.
School uniform manufacturers cannot afford to stop operations as they rely on skilled foreign workers.
“If we close down the manufacturing lines, the foreign workers will go back to their own country, and it would be hard to bring them back.
“It would be a huge blow as the industry require workers with specific skills and must be trained for at least six months,” said Tan when contacted by The Rakyat Post.
Many of Tan’s competitors had closed for good, and all of these closures were due to COVID-19.
“Intitially, we produced PPE and face mask which can be made using our exisitng machineries.
“However, later on, a lot of PPE and face mask from China flooded the market and we can’t compete against their prices,” he added.
The Hope
A student going through school uniform at a supermarket. (Fernando Fong)
Industry players are pinning their hopes on school fully reopening by March next year.
“Even then, parents might be cautious about spending on new school uniforms due to the pandemic’s uncertainty.
“People are uncertain when – or will – life ever go back to normal,” said Tan.
On another note, he pointed out that students might have difficulty to accept wearing school uniform when the school reopens.
This is because students in government schools are allowed to wear casually during online classes all these while.
On the other hand, private school students must wear school unform even for online classes.
“In the long run, these might be a problem as students would start to compare what they wear.
“Those who could not afford to buy new different clothes might feel embarrased when their peers start to make comparison,” he said.

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Here’s All The Cabinet Members And Politicians With Covid-19 In 2021 (So Far)

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With the third wave of Covid-19 currently ravaging the country, an increasing number of cabinet members, politicians and VIPs have been infected.

If you can’t keep up with the updates, here’s the full list of cabinet member, politicians and VIPs who are confirmed to have tested positive for Covid-19 in 2021 so far:
9 January – Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (Economic Affairs Minister)
Tok Pa is the second Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department to test positive for Covid-19.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, or commonly known as Tok Pa, tested positive for Covid-19 on 9th January at Kota Baru, Kelantan.
He was warded at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Baru for observation, but in stable condition.
READ MORE: Covid-19: Economic Affairs Minister Tok Pa Tests Positive
9 January – Ab Aziz Yusof (Nenggiri assemblyman) & Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani (Gua Musang UMNO Youth Chief)
Mohd. Azmawi Fikri (left) with Ab Aziz Yusoff (center) delivering aid to flood victims in Kampung Jeram Tekoh, Gua Musang on 6 January.(Image via KosmoOnline)
State Assemblyman (ADUN) Nenggiri, Ab Aziz Yusoff and Gua Musang UMNO Youth Chief, Mohd. Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani were confirmed positive for Covid-19 on 9 January.
The two were involved in several flood relief programmes a few before, helping affected residents in Kampung Jeram Tekoh, Kampung Bertam Baru and Kampung Pasir Tumbuh here.
They were admitted to Hospital Kuala Krai for treatment.
10 January – Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun (Women, Family & Community Development Minister)
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Women, Family & Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing screening at the Putrajaya Klinik Kesihatan on 10 January.
She was admitted into Hospital Sungai Buloh the next morning.
READ MORE: Rina Harun Is Covid-19 Positive, Two Ministers Also Under Quarantine Now
11 January – Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim (Galas assemblyman)
Kelantan’s Galas assemblyman Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim announced that he and his wife tested positive for Covid-19 on 11 January 2021.(Credit: Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim/Facebook)
Galas state assemblyman (ADUN) Mohd Syahbuddin Hashim and his wife also tested positive in January and were treated at the Sultan Ismail Petra Hospital (HSIP) in Kuala Krai, Kelantan.
The Kelantan UMNO member and his wife underwent screening after screening test after Nenggiri Assemblyman Ab Aziz Yusoff and Gua Musang UMNO Youth Chief Mohd Azmawi Fikri Abdul Ghani tested positive for Covid-19.
They were discharged on 20 January.
12 January – Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (Home Minister)
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Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin tested positive for Covid-19 after he underwent a Covid-19 screening on 11 January.
Despite rumours of the Bersatu politician being placed in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), his office stated that Hamzah is in stable condition and currently undergoing treatment and quarantine at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
13 January – Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin (Communications & Multimedia Deputy Minister)
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Communications & Multimedia Deputy Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin tested positive for Covid-19 on the morning of 13th January and was sent to Sungai Buloh Hospital for treatment.
The deputy minister took the Covid-19 test on 11 January shortly after arriving in Kuala Lumpur from Penang.
His office released a statement assuring that the UMNO politician is in stable condition, though online sleuths couldn’t help but point out Zahidi’s poor face-mask wearing habits when the news broke.
READ MORE: Controversial Deputy Communications Minister Is Covid-19 Positive
14 January – Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah (Gua Musang MP)
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Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah tested positive for Covid-19 on 14 January and is undergoing treatment at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Tengku Razaleigh, or Ku Li as he is often called, was apparently a close contact of Nenggiri assemblyman Ab Aziz Yusof who previously tested positive.
A staffer of Ku Li’s, Lokman Abdul Ghani, had previously also tested positive for the virus.
READ MORE: Ku Li Tests Positive For Covid-19 But Is Stable
19 January – Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique (National Unity Minister)
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National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique tested positive for Covid-19 after undergoing a screen test on 18th January.
A statement from the ministry said that Halimah will undergo treatment and quarantine as instructed. Her condition will be monitored by health authorities in Johor Bahru.
19 January – Datuk Seri Mohammed Nazri Abdul Aziz (Padang Rengas MP)
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Datuk Seri Mohammed Nazri Abdul Aziz was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on 19th January.
He took a Covid-19 test after discovering that he had been in close contact with an infected person (UMNO blogger Datuk Zaharin Mohd Yasin) during a press conference he held in Kuala Lumpur on 12 January.
The veteran UMNO politician has since been warded at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab in Kota Baru, Kelantan.
Nazri’s wife, Datin Seri Haflin Nazri Aziz, four-year-old son and a maid also tested positive for the coronavirus.
READ MORE: Covid-19: Nazri Aziz Latest MP To Test Positive
20 January – Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman (Pasir Salak MP)
Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman sitting next to Datuk Seri Mohammed Nazri Abdul Aziz at a press conference on 12 January where an infected person was in attendance. Nazri Aziz tested positive for Covid-19 a day before Tajuddin.(Credit: NSTP via BebasNews)
Pasir Salak Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman was confirmed positive for Covid-19 on 20 January.
He was seen sitting side by side with Nazri Aziz, who tested positive a day before, at a press conference on 12 January where another infected individual was present.
The UMNO politician is also chairman of Prasarana Malaysia Bhd, and had entered the company’s office on 18 January for a meeting with several senior officers.

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ADUN Nenggiri, Ketua Pemuda UMNO Gua Musang positif Covid-19
Galas assemblyman, wife confirmed positive for Covid-19
Galas assemblyman, wife discharged from hospital
Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin tests positive for Covid-19
Hamzah in stable condition, Home Ministry says after ICU rumours
Covid-19 hits Cabinet again as Halimah Sadique tests positive
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[Watch] Woman Boasting About ‘Cheap’ RM400 Fuel For Lambo Criticised For Using Phone At Petrol Station

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A local woman went viral after she asked her ‘followers’ whether they knew the cost of filling a Lamborghini to a full tank.

The woman, believed to be an entrepreneur, showed her orange Lamborghini Huracan Evo as she struggled to put the fuel nozzle into the car tank.
She then asked her husband for help before moving a few metres away from the car because she was afraid of pressing the pump nozzle.
She also said she was afraid of standing too close to the car.
Selalu g Station minyakkan ada signboard tak boleh main phone masa isi minyak. Dia ni jadi terlebih bangang macam ni kenapa? @PDRMsia @PDRMsia_Trafik pic.twitter.com/Xs3J8d02l3— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) July 20, 2022
Once the tank was filled, she showed that the bill amounted to RM466.90 for 75.08L and said it was cheap.
You guys, it’s not even expensive. It’s cheap. It’s only a little more than RM400.The woman said in the video.
Instead of calling out the woman’s tone deafness, netizens criticised her for using her smartphone at the petrol station when it’s illegal to do so.
A netizen pointed out that the phone can only be used in the car and not outside of the car while the vehicle is refuelling.
Another netizen said the woman was lucky that she didn’t catch on fire and lamented that money can’t help people buy ‘brains.’
Despite showing off her wealth, a few netizens said she doesn’t possess any class.
Kat petronas ada sign board “penggunaan telefon bimbit hanya ketika berada dalam kenderaan”.— Mohd Faiz (@Mohdfaiz13) July 20, 2022
Duit boleh beli lambo. tapi tak boleh beli otakkk. 🤣Ke dia jual otak untuk beli lambo tu? Nasib baik tak terbakar weh..Dia kena okay lagi, sebab dia buat.. tapi orang sekeliling tu akan terjebak sekali.— Farah♡ (@aikoFarah) July 22, 2022
beza org kaya ada Class dgn org kaya Takde Class…jauh sungguh bezanya— abahzahid (@abahzahid10) July 21, 2022

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[Review] We Try McD’s Mighty Shogun Teriyaki Burgers, Is It A Big Deal?

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McDonald’s latest new burger offerings are teriyaki burgers with an egg, under their Mighty Shogun line. The Samurai Burger has a basic teriyaki meat patty only, the Shogun Burger has a teriyaki meat patty and an egg, while the Sumo Burger has double patties and double eggs. All burgers are available in either chicken or beef.

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The Taste Test
We tried out the Shogun Burger with one beef patty and one egg. Our first impression is that the burger is extremely sloppy, so it can certainly make quite a mess!
The burger uses the creamy white mayo sauce from the McChicken, the egg from their breakfast McMuffins, and the beef patty from the Big Mac. As for the teriyaki sauce, there was only a mild hint of sweet sauce on the patty, though it was mostly drowned out by other flavours.
Be prepared for a sloppy mess if you’re eating this burger away from a handsink.(Credit: TRP)
We also tried the White Chocolate & Strawberry Pie, which featured white sweet cream with small strawberry bits.
The dessert is rather sweet, tasting like a sugar donut with very mild hints of strawberry. The little hints of fruit gets overpowered by the sugary sweetness of the white chocolate.
Still, fans of flaky pastries with fillings like a chocolate au pain would like this sugary strawberry version.
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The Verdict
Much like how Japanese samurai clans, each vastly different, can come under one shogun, so does the different parts of other McDonald’s burgers come under the banner of the Mighty Shogun Burger.
It’s a rather odd mix-and-match burger, and midway through my first bite, my tongue gets confused expecting the taste of a Big Mac but getting something else instead. Objectively speaking though, the burger is quite alright, and the portion is quite filling as well.
You can expect familiar tastes in an unfamiliar burger, though this applies regularly to McDonald’s “new” burgers, which often reuse existing ingredients from their current menu in various new combinations.
Some may find the new combinations rather novel, while others may find it a bit of a franken-burger instead (as I did with this one).

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Heading To Australia? Let Us Set You Up With Some Local Lingo So You Can Vibe With The Aussies

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Thinking of taking a vacation to the Land Down Under? Well, you can’t be saying “jom”, “alamak”, and “lah” over there.

Australians have their own slang and lingo too and thanks to Tourism Australia, here are some tips to help you mingle with the locals there.
So if you’re trying to impress some Aussie lads or chicks over there, try remembering all these terms and go start a conversation as confidently as you can!  Even if you don’t sound that fluent, confidence is key. 😌

Here are some examples for you to get familiar with before going on that trip Down Under.
The Classic Must-Know Lingos
Arvo (IPA: /ˈɐː.vəʉ/) – Afternoon. The best time to go for a coastal walk is in the arvo. As a country surrounded by ocean, Australia is home to a never-ending list of coastal strolls, but one not to miss if you head to Tasmania is the Wineglass Bay track on the island’s east coast.Barbie – Barbecue or BBQ. Let’s fire up the beach barbie and cook up some snags (sausages) at Tamarama – Sydney/Warrane’s small surf cove just round the corner from the famous Bondi Beach – to cook a feast right on the beach.

Beaut (IPA: /bjuːt/) – Beautiful. Catch a beaut west coast sunset from the water with a Water Wanderers kayak tour in Perth/Boorloo.Brekkie (IPA: /ˈbɹɛki/) – Breakfast. Don’t miss out on Australia’s best avo toast at The Little Hideout cafe in Balmoral, Brisbane/Meeanjin.Budgie Smugglers (IPA: /ˈbʌdʒi/ smə́gləz) – Men’s swimming briefs. Don your budgies and go for a sunrise swim at Port Stephens Bennetts Beach, you might even spot some local dolphins while you’re there!Chock-a-Block or Chockers (IPA: /tʃɒkəˈblɒk/) – Extremely full. Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia is chock-a-block with over 155,000 works of art, from classics to Indigenous masterpieces.

Coldie or Cold One (IPA: /ˈkəʊldɪ/) – An ice-cold beer. Escape the heat and crack a cold one at a Brisbane beer garden, try Southbeach Brisbane/Meeanjin for views out to SouthBank and the Brissy river. Crikey (IPA: /krɑ́jkɪj/) – An expression of surprise, usually followed by ‘mate’ for the full Aussie experience. Crikey mate! You don’t want to miss spotting a huge croc in the wild in the Northern Territory. Join a cruise on the Adelaide River to see these mighty creatures jump with Spectacular Jumping Crocodiles Cruises, an hour outside of Darwin/Gulumerrdgen.  Deadset – Being serious or determined to do something. Deadset mate, these are the best times to see whales along the coast of Australia.Esky (IPA: /ɛsˈkiː/) – A portable insulated container for keeping food or drink cool. ie. a must for any beach picnic or backyard barbie. Load up your esky with local cheese and a bottle of wine and head to one of Australia’s city parks for lunch in the sun. We love First Fleet Park in The Rocks for unparalleled views of the Sydney Opera House and harbour.

Far Out – When something is shocking or unbelievable. Far out, that view is stunning! Try a once in a lifetime helicopter tour of Western Australia’s Kimberley region with Kimberley Helicopter Tours and experience the Aussie outback in all its glory.G’day (IPA: /ɡəˈdeɪ/) – Good day. A friendly way of saying hello Down Under. Say G’day to the wild kangaroos at Lucky Bay, an incredible 5km (3 mile) stretch of long, white sandy beach just near Esperance, part of the Cape Le Grande National Park in Western Australia’s south.Mate (IPA: /meɪt/) – Friend. Mate really captures the true essence of Aussie culture and how they value friendship is what makes them so welcoming. In Oz for Christmas? Swap the snow for sand and join a game of beach cricket with a mate! Noosa main beach in Queensland is one the best spots to see in this festive holiday.

No Worries or No Wokkas (IPA: /noʊ ˈwɒkə/) – No problem. Aussies are all about that ‘no worries’ attitude, putting aside stress to find the good things in life. Needing a moment of calm? No worries, mate, we’ve got that zen covered at a beach yoga class. Head on a ferry trip from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island and book a class with Beach Yoga Straddie.Ripper (IPA: /ˈrɪp ər /) – Very good, fantastic, excellent. That Sunday sesh was a ripper, mate! Try one of Australia’s best rooftop bars for a drink in the Sunday sunshine, like Adelaide’s 2KW Bar & Restaurant – a great spot to look out across the River Torrens and beyond to the Adelaide Hills with a few mates.Schnitty or schnitzel (IPA: /ʃnɪ́tsəl/) – Chicken schnitzel. A delicious breadcrumbed piece of chicken that’s found in pretty much every Aussie pub. Order a schnitty and chips from one of Melbourne’s favourite beach pubs, The Local Taphouse in St Kilda East.Schooner (IPA: /sgʉ́wnə/) – A measure of beer. In all Aussie states other than South Australia, a schooner is 425ml and the most common order at any pub. Check out one of Australia’s most iconic outback pubs, order a schooner and chat with a friendly local at Daly Waters Pub, Daly Waters, Northern Territory.

She’ll be right – It’ll be ok. The Aussie belief that whatever is wrong will right itself with time. Stressful day? Get yourself a coffee and she’ll be right, mate. You can’t really go wrong with a flat white order anywhere in Australia, but one of our favourite spots is Henley Breeze Cafe, in one of Adelaide/Tarndanya’s beach suburbs of Henley.Thongs (IPA: /θɒŋ/) – Flip flops or beach shoes that Aussies tend to wear all year round – rain, hail or shine. Pack your togs (swimming costume) and thongs, and book a free volleyball pitch for the day on one of the Gold Coast’s most stunning beaches, Coolangatta in Queensland.True Blue – Very genuine and loyal. Often used to describe someone that expresses Aussie values. Catch an Australian Rules Football (AFL) game and sit next to a true blue fan at Melbourne/Narrm’s mighty MCG – the best stadium to experience this local sport.Yarn – To chat. Coming from an Indigenous word, having a yarn means to chat or tell a story. Learn about First Nations culture and stories with one of the many tours around the country or book one of YARN Australia’s online storytelling workshops.
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Bail – To cancel plans. Trust me, you don’t want to bail on this! For an unmissable experience, visit one of Australia’s best wineries for a day of wine tasting and regional food, set to a stunning backdrop, like Taylor’s Wines in Clare Valley, one of South Australia’s best wine regions.Chooooon (IPA: /tjuːn/) – Tune. Often said in a drawn-out way by young Aussies when a song is really good – chooooon! Don’t miss out on some epic choons at an Aussie music festival. For international bands and local acts, book Falls Festival for NYE in the New South Wales beach town of Byron Bay.Deadly – Excellent, amazing, really good. Bro, that tube ride was deadly! Check out deadly surf tricks at one of Australia’s epic surf competitions and watch from the beach with your mates. There’s two major Australian events in the calendar around April – the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Victoria and the Margaret River Pro in Western Australia.Gammon (IPA: /gámən/) – Pretend, fake. Widely used by Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, particularly in the Northern Territory, to mean joking. Spotted a drop bear in the Tasmanian wilderness? Nah, that’s gammon.

Heaps Good – Very good, really or excellent. Yum, these fish and chips are heaps good. Try some of Tassie’s best fish and chips at Fish Frenzy in Hobart.Naur (IPA: /naʊə/) – No – just in a classic Aussie accent. Oh naur I forgot to pack my sunnies for our paddleboard! Remember your sunglasses and book a stand-up paddle board tour around the stunning national park of Sydney’s Northern Beaches with Eco Treasures.Sick – Good or amazing. Not to be confused with crook or feeling unwell. Mate that gig was sick! For a truly epic sound, book one of the many comedy gigs, theatre shows or music performances at Sydney Opera House for a fully sick experience.Spewing – Really annoyed. I’ll be absolutely spewing if there’s no table at Little Creatures Brewery. Make sure this doesn’t happen by booking a spot at Perth/Boorloo’s favourite brewery in the artsy suburb of Fremantle and try one of their beer paddle tastings.
With this guide, you’ll be able to order that schnitty, schooner or sanga like a true blue local in no time.
Tourism Australia Is Offering Discounts To Travel To Their Country
Heading to Australia soon? This couldn’t be a better time to go as fares for flights, hotel, tours, car rentals and experiences are now being offered at a discount!
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This is the fourth edition of the highly anticipated travel sale and deals fair called “Great Australian Deals” from the “Come and Say G’day” campaign, available only until 10 March 2023.
Tourism Australia has teamed up with five major airlines – Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qantas, AirAsia X, and Scoot to offer fares starting from just RM858.
Tourism products range from hotels to adventure and leisure experiences. Some of them include discounts up to RM2,000 per couple for group departures and 20% off for 2nd passenger on tour packages.
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Deals can be booked online, offline, and over the phone with Tourism Australia’s key distribution partners (CIT, Sedunia, Apple Vacations, Forever Travel Service), online travel agencies (Klook, Traveloka), accommodation providers (TFE Hotels, Hyatt, The Ovolo Group) and other partners (THL Online).
For more info on the discounts, visit their website here.
For more inspiration on breathtaking places to visit there, visit their Instagram.

READ MORE: Did You Know There’s A Malay Community On This Australian Island?

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Don’t Neglect Religion Just For High ‘Rating’, Ustaz Adnin Reprimands Casts In ‘Perempuan Itu’

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Netizens have been discussing the issue of the ‘hot’ scene played by Malaysian model and actor Zul Ariffin with actress Siti Hariesa.

Zul sparked controversy when he uploaded the hot scene with Siti in their latest drama titled ‘Perempuan Itu’ on Instagram.
The drama is to be aired during the upcoming Ramadan, but perhaps without the hot scene especially with the controversy surrounding it.
The hot scene has gotten the attention of many, including independent preacher Ustaz Adnin Roslan.
The popular preacher, who often answers netizens’ questions on Instagram, said he had been asked to comment on a ‘steamy’ scene in the drama.
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Ustaz Adnin was clearly disappointed with what the actor and actress had done in the drama.
READ MORE: “It’s Disgusting!” Netizens Find Local Drama ‘Perempuan Itu’ Too Steamy For Ramadan Month
He said they should not tarnish their image as Muslims just because they want a high ‘rating’ for the drama.
He also reprimanded the entire crew involved in the drama for allowing such things to happen.
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Not All Things Are Beneficial
Meanwhile, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad also weighed in.
The PAS man said entertainment is not prohibited in Islam but there must be no excessive ikhtilat (mingling between women and unrelated men) with scenes that implies immorality.
Commenting on Facebook, Idris said that scenes which are considered excessive needs to be reprimanded.
The entertainment industry in Malaysia is not something I want to stop, but if it pollutes religion, I cannot let it happen without speaking out.Datuk Idris Ahmad on boundaries for the entertainment industry.
Idris said he will contact the parties involved to seek advice so that this matter can be prevented and resolved appropriately.

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[Photos] Reliving Our Memories Of The British Era In Papan

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Papan is a former mining town located in the state of Perak.
It was one of the largest tin mining towns in the state during the early 20th century.
The town began to decline in the mid-20th century due to a combination of factors, including a decline in the tin mining industry and the depletion of the tin reserves in the area.
Colonial-era shophouses in Papan. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Many of the miners and their families moved away in search of better economic opportunities.
In addition, the town was also affected by several natural disasters, including floods and landslides.
These disasters caused significant damage to the town’s infrastructure, including roads and buildings, making it difficult for people to continue living there.
A traditional Chinese coffee shop in Papan. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
As a result, Papan gradually became an abandoned town, with only a few remaining residents living in the area today.
Despite its abandonment, Papan has become a popular tourist destination due to its unique history and well-preserved buildings from the colonial era.
Understanding Our Roots
Papan resident Leong Wai Fan said some of the villagers have pooled funds to recreate homes that show how people live in the olden days.
She said by learning about the experiences of people in the past, people can develop empathy and understanding for those who are different.
 Tree roots and colonial-era buildings are a match made in heaven. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
This, she added, can help people build more inclusive and compassionate societies.
Our personal and collective histories shape who we are as individuals and as a society. By remembering our past, we can gain a deeper understanding of our identity and our place in the world.Papan resident Leong Wai Fan to TRP on the need to remember the past.
A replica of a Chinese home in the early days, built and curated by Papan residents. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Leong pointed out that although the town is now abandoned, there are still a few things to see and do for visitors.
She said Papan is in fact a treasure trove for those who are interested in history and urban exploration.
Story-telling is the daily agenda in Papan. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
The list of ‘adventures’ includes:
Explore the abandoned buildings: Papan is known for its many abandoned buildings, including the mosque, Chinese temple, and shophouses. Visitors can wander through the empty streets and take in the eerie atmosphere of the town.Visit the Papan Museum: The Papan Museum is a small museum that showcases the history of tin mining in the area. The museum contains artefacts, photographs, and exhibits that provide insight into the town’s past.Take a guided tour: There are local guides who offer tours of Papan, providing visitors with more context and history about the town.Hiking: Papan is surrounded by lush jungles and hills, providing a great opportunity for hiking and nature exploration.Food hunting: There are a few food stalls near Papan, offering local delicacies such as seafood, noodles, and traditional Malay dishes.
Posters and calendars are the silent witnesses of the passage of time in Papan. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
It is important to note that some of the abandoned buildings in Papan may be unstable and dangerous, so visitors should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings while exploring the town
Meanwhile, the abandoned train tracks that pass through the outskirts of Papan are also worth checking out.
Papan residents painstakingly recreate how the homes look like in those days. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Independent filmmaker Ansell Tan said many of the old railway tracks in Perak became obsolete as transportation technology evolved.
Many were abandoned and not much info about them is available online.
Perak has a rich history of railway transportation. The most compelling surviving site is the ruins of the train depot in Falim. These forgotten railway tracks have become a popular attraction for visitors who are interested in history and urban exploration.Independent journalist and videographer Ansell Tan to TRP on the forgotten past in Papan.
The abandoned train depot in Falim near Ipoh. (Pix: Ansell Tan)
Some of the forgotten railway tracks in Perak that are worth exploring include:
The Taiping-Kamunting railway line: This railway line was built in 1885 and was the first railway line in Malaysia. It connected the town of Taiping to Kamunting and was used for the transportation of tin from the mines in the area. Today, the railway line is abandoned and visitors can explore the tracks and the old railway station in Taiping.The Kinta Valley railway line: This railway line was built in the early 1900s to transport tin from the mines in the Kinta Valley. The railway line was closed in the 1990s, but visitors can still explore the abandoned railway tracks and the old railway stations in Ipoh, Batu Gajah, and other towns in the area.The Kuala Kangsar-Padang Rengas railway line: This railway line was built in 1903 and was used to transport tin and rubber from the area. The railway line was closed in the 1990s, but visitors can still explore the abandoned tracks and the old railway stations in Kuala Kangsar and Padang Rengas.
The mansion of Raja Bilah, the founder of the Mandailing settlement in Papan. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Visitors should exercise caution while exploring abandoned railway tracks, as some of the tracks and structures may be unstable and dangerous.
It is also important to respect the history and cultural significance of these sites and not to disturb or remove any artefacts.

Glory Days Of The British Empire
The British colonial era in Malaya, which lasted from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century, had a significant impact on the history and development of the country.
Here are some reasons why it is important to remember this era:
The colonial era marked the beginning of modernization in Malaya. The British introduced new technologies, such as railways and telegraphs, which helped to transform the country’s economy and society.The British also established a modern legal and administrative system in Malaya, which laid the foundation for the country’s current legal and political systems.The colonial era saw the growth of a new middle class in Malaya, as Malays, Chinese, and Indians were given new economic opportunities. However, this also led to social and economic inequality, which still persists today.The British brought in large numbers of immigrant workers from China and India to work in the country’s tin mines and rubber plantations. This led to the formation of diverse communities in Malaya, which have contributed to the country’s rich cultural heritage.The struggle for independence from British rule, led by figures such as Tunku Abdul Rahman and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, played a crucial role in shaping the modern identity of Malaysia. The country gained independence in 1957, but the legacy of the colonial era still resonates in Malaysian society today.
Trees take over abandoned houses in Papan. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
However, it is important to note that the colonial period also had many negative consequences for Malaysia, including economic exploitation, social inequality, and political oppression.
While some people may look back on this period with nostalgia, it is crucial to acknowledge and address the lasting impacts of colonialism on Malaysia and its people.
Di hadapan rumah kedai yg pernah didiami oleh tokoh sejarah terkenal di dalam & di luar negara. Sybil Kartigasu, seorang jururawat cekal hati yg juga merupakan pejuang tanahair yg tidak boleh dilupai. Kenangan beliau masih terpahat di kediamannya di Pekan Papan, Batu Gajah pic.twitter.com/5Tk0dqrR08— V.Sivakumar (@Sivatronoh) October 17, 2021

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“There’s No SOP For Wearing Gloves”, Tweets Minister On Video Of Cop Enforcing The ‘Law’

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Netizens were angered and confused over a viral video of authorities reprimanding and issuing summons to people who allegedly violated Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) in Putrajaya.

Footage featuring what appears to be a public inspection on local businesses have Malaysians questioning the details of official Covid-19 SOP.
The 56-second clip showed a police officer, who looks to be either an Assistant Commissioner or an Assistant Superintendent, checking in on the shops and its employees as well as advising members of the public to abide by Covid-19 guidelines.
The officer was also seen inspecting people’s mobile phones, presumably to look at their MySejahtera check-ins.
Netizens, however, focused their attention on statements made by the officer who apparently issued a fine to a woman believed to be a store clerk, for not wearing protective gloves.
The officer was seen questioning the lady – who looked visibly confused – why she didn’t have gloves on before handing over a ticket and listing her offences.
Not wearing gloves, right? Did not check the temperature, right?… So this summon is a reminder.Said the officer in the video.
Full video ye. Loc saya tak tau. pic.twitter.com/J1bobfdKt2— z (@fundoelous) January 20, 2021
Gloves are not SOP
Based on our review of official Covid-19 SOP provided by the National Security Council (MKN), there is no specific mention for workers in the food, retail or service sector needing to wear protective gloves while on duty or it being against the rules to not wear them.
The issue even received the attention of Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who quickly came to clarify to the public that wearing gloves was not part of Covid-19 rules.
Tiada SOP pakai glove!— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) January 20, 2021

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World’s First Unisex Condom Is Here And Was Created By A Malaysian

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Technology is advancing in more ways than just computers and the Internet.

The news making its round today is the “world’s first unisex condom” that can be worn by males or females.
Made of medical-grade material usually used as a dressing for injuries and wounds, the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom is described as a “regular condom with an adhesive covering” by its creator Dr John Tang Ing Chinh, a gynaecologist at medical supplies firm Twin Catalyst.
How will it work?
The adhesive covering Tang mentioned attaches to the vagina or penis (and adjacent areas for extra protection) and is only applied to one side of the condom.
Meaning, it can be reversed and used by either sex.
Still can’t visualise it?
Take a look at the video Wondaleaf have posted on their website here and here.
Take control of your sexual health
(Credit: Wondaleaf)
Regardless of gender or sexual orientation, Tang hopes his invention will empower people to take better control of their sexual health.
The condoms are made using polyurethane, a material used in transparent wound dressing that is thin, flexible, strong and waterproof.
Once you put it on, you often don’t realise that it’s there.Dr John Tang Ing Ching of Wondaleaf Unisex Condom
The thinness of the polyurethane is said to be approximately 0.03mm and for reference, one of the thinnest condoms sold by a brand commonly stocked in the region measures 0.045mm.
Clinically safe and available this December
Tang said the product has gone through several rounds of clinical research and trials.
He’s optimistic that his unisex condom will be a meaningful addition to the many contraceptive methods used in the prevention of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
Each box of Wondaleaf contains two condoms and will retail at RM14.99 through their website here.

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7 Places To Fulfill Your Sarawak Laksa Craving In PJ

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Sarawak Laksa is one of those noodle dishes that people will have really high expectations and are willing to hunt down for, and for good reason too.

There’s nothing like its rich, complex broth of shrimp, chicken, and a plethora of spices and herbs for the unique taste.
So if you’re up for a bit of adventuring to feed your hungry stomach, why not give these a try?
1. Signature Noodle Noodle, SS15
If you’re looking for authentic Sarawak Laksa, this noodle shop has it. The place is run by Sarawakians and they proudly display a Sarawak flag in the store itself too. Not only can you get Sarawakian fare here, there are also interesting add-ons and sides like cutlets and dumplings.
The Sarawak Laksa here is rich and brothy, with a delicious tang from the lime. Although Sarawak Laksa traditionally has prawns in it, here you can choose to skip the prawns for RM4 less.
Rich and complex Sarawak Laksa. I opted for without the prawns.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
LocationSignature Noodle Noodle56, Jalan SS 15/4b, Ss 15, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operating HoursWeekdays 9:30am – 2:30pm (closed on Wednesdays)Weekends 9:30am – 3pm
2. Kuching, USJ
Yes, the name of the shop is Kuching, after the state. And for good reason! This place specializes in Sarawakian noodles: Sarawak Laksa and Kolo Mee. You can customize your noodles, from rice vermicelli to the signature crinkly kolo mee or even mee pok.
A flavourful broth with lots of toppings.(Credit: Google Maps)
LocationKuchingB-08-GF, Garden Shoppe One City USJ 25/1a, 47630 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operating HoursWeekdays 10am-10pmWeekends 9am-10pm
3. Aunty Christina’s, Seapark
Locals don’t need another introduction to Aunty Christina’s. This humble stall in kopitiam Restoran Seapark was many people’s first introduction to Sarawak Laksa, with a thick broth that isn’t overwhelming and a good portion of toppings.
Aunty Christina’s is really popular both in-store and for deliveries, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.
Aunty Christina’s Sarawak Laksa is simply a really good bowl of Sarawak Laksa.(Credit: Sing Min/Google Maps)
LocationAunty Christina’s Sarawak Laksa inside Restoran Seapark23, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating HoursDaily 8am – 2.30pm
4. I-Tea House, Ara Damansara
I-Tea House is quite hidden, but well-known among Sarawak Laksa aficionados. Also known as Aunty Lan’s Sarawak Deli, this is where you go for authentic Sarawakian fare, even for harder-to-find dishes like kuey chap and tomato kolo mee.
The prawns served here are quite large and the broth is very flavourful. However, you will need to be quite patient as there is usually a long wait unless you have impeccable timing.
The Sarawak Laksa here requires a bit of a wait, but you’ll be served a rich delicious bowl of noodle-y goodness at the end.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
LocationAunty Lan’s Sarawak Laksa inside I-Tea HouseE-G-11, Block E, Jalan PJU 1A/41B Pusat Dagangan NZX, Ara Damansara, 47301, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating HoursTuesday – Sunday 7am-5pm (Closed on Mondays)
5. Sibu Kan-Pua Mee & Sarawak Laksa, SS19
This place specializes in only 5 noodles dishes, and it does them well. This was originally a stall in Sunway Mentari before they moved to SS19.
Come here for a hearty, full-bodied bowl of authentic Sarawak Laksa with its rich broth, though you will most likely need to wait for a seat at the tiny shop.
The dumplings here are highly recommended as well!
A rich bowl of Sarawak Laksa.(Credit: Yu Shen Tan/Google Maps)
LocationSibu Kan-Pua Mee & Sarawak Laksa40, Jalan SS19/6, SS 19, 40150 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating HoursMonday-Saturday 7am-1:30pm (Closed on Sundays)
6. Rustic Borneo Kitchen, SS6
This little hole-in-the-wall stall moved serves humble Sarawakian noodles and Western dishes at affordable prices.
The Sarawak laksa here has slightly more of a spicy kick for those who enjoy a bit of heat with their noodles.
This Sarawak Laksa packs some spicy heat.(Credit: Mac Yew/Google Maps)
However, this place is not air-conditioned nor is parking particularly easy, so come early or when you’re not in too much of a rush.
LocationRustic Borneo KitchenJalan SS 6/12, Jalan bahagia 1, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating HoursTuesday – Sunday 7am-3.30pm
7. Mama Ting, SS2
Mama Ting is open for both lunch and dinner, so you can get your fill even if you feel like noodles after a long day. Their quality is consistently good with friendly service, which draws in crowds of regulars.
Be prepared for a satisfying bowl of noodles after a bit of a wait. Portion sizes are on the smaller side so hungry patrons are recommended to order a large if you want more to eat.
A satisfying bowl of Sarawak Laksa.(Credit: Lee/Google Maps)
LocationMama Ting8, Jalan SS 2/10, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Operating HoursFriday-Wednesday 9am-2.30pm & 6pm-8.50pm (Closed on Thursdays)
Sarawak Laksa not your thing? Don’t worry, Malaysia has a specialty laksa for almost every state, you’d be spoiled for choice!
READ MORE: Types Of Laksa In (Almost) Every State In Malaysia

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MCO Extended Another 2 Weeks For All States (Except Sarawak)

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The Movement Control Order (MCO) is extended for another two weeks announced Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

This affects all states – except for Sarawak – which will be under MCO until 18th February 2021.
Sarawak will continue to operate under a Conditional MCO, except for the Song and Kapit districts which are already under MCO.
These states still show an increasing trend in infections with a positivity rate of 20% to 40% in clusters. Besides that, the spread of sporadic cases in the community is high as well, which includes Malaysians and non-Malaysians.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
The Senior Minister stresses that while MCO 2.0 is far less restrictive than the first nationwide MCO last year, the public must strictly adhere to the SOPs in place in order to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Interstate travel and social activities are still not allowed during MCO.
Credit: Malay Mail
When asked whether the penalties will be increased for individuals and companies who don’t comply with the SOPs, Ismail Sabri said that the Attorney General is preparing a draft proposal to increase the compound and fine in court if convicted.
This matter is being prepared by the Attorney General’s Department and if approved, we will announce later.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri
Previously, it was reported that the government were contemplating whether to extend MCO 2.0 due to its effects on the economy even though restrictions have relaxed compared to the previous MCO last year.
Ismail Sabri said that it was especially difficult for daily wage earners who would not be able to earn an income if economic activities were restricted further, highlighting the importance of balancing out the need to protect lives and preserving livelihood.
READ MORE: Ismail Sabri: No Economic Shutdown, But MKN To Decide What’s Next On Tuesday
It was also reported that the government will impose harsher penalties and fines to SOP flouters which was RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of the Infectious Diseases Act 1998.
He said the previous penalty was inadequate, especially with cases involving companies such as Top Glove who could not be fined more than RM1,000 according to the law.

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Catch These Savage Signs & Posters From #WomensMarchMY 2020

Girl power was up in full swing over the weekend as feminists assembled in the streets of Kuala Lumpur for the annual Womenâ€™s March Malaysia in celebration of the International Womenâ€™s Day taking place on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
With the theme, â€œEnd Violence, Respect Women!â€, this yearâ€™s event saw hundreds of demonstrators from all walks of life gathered for a peaceful march in the call for change, freedom, equality, enrichment, independence, and the empowerment of women, children as well as the society as a whole.
As with many public demonstrations around the world, Malaysian march-goers appeared eager to take on the opportunity to voice out their frustrations, aggravations and high hopes for the future through awesome displays of creative placards, signs and posters.
So in honour of women around the world, here are some of our favourite colourful, witty, hilarious and downright bad-a** messages from the crowd at 2020â€™s #WomensMarchMY.
Equality is a given
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The patriarchy is overrated
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“When a man makes demands he’s a leader. When a woman makes demands she’s bossy???”(Credit: Instagram/@najihahshrf)
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Lay off the merchandise
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Girls not brides
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A lil’ female intuition for the nation
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“50% female representation in the Dewan Rakyat.”(Credit: Instagram/@roshineemookaiah)
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Support for the LGBTQ+ community
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A quick shoutout to all the men that came to show their support
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Some honourable mentions
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“Siapa bilang gadis Melayu tak melawan?”. Who says Malay girls can’t fight?(Credit: Instagram/@nadineliy)
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There’s a Mesmerizing Odissi Performance In KL This Weekend!

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Have you ever wished to witness an Odissi performance live right before you?

Well, you’re in luck because the Sutra House is having a performance you’ll never forget called Dancers At Large!
(Credit: Sutra Dance Outreach Program)
Dancers At Large is a studio performance of Odissi by the nine young female dancers from the Sutra Dance Outreach Program.
Odissi dance is a dance form from the state of Odisha in eastern coastal India. Also referred to as Orissa in old literature, it is recognised as one of the eight classical dance forms of India.
The dancers will be testing their capacity as dancers to the maximum by presenting a challenging repertoire consisting of complex movements and rhythmic patterns of the Odissi dance. Witness their graceful and meticulous dance moves this weekend at the House of Sutra.
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Besides that, they will also share their journey and experience as dancers of the Sutra Dance Outreach Program which was created by the one and only, Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, one of the most accomplished Indian classical dancers and choreographers in the world.
The Sutra Dance Outreach Program is a program to different opportunities for children and teenagers (ages six to fifteen) to benefit from formal training in dance. The students are chosen from areas outside of Kuala Lumpur like Kajang, Rawang, Ladang Sungai Choh and Kuala Selangor.
(Credit: Sutra Dance Outreach Program)
The young dancers now represent the next generation of Sutra dancers.  They, who were once ungainly caterpillars, have metamorphosized into butterflies; gawky ducklings have finally turned into swans. We now can see an awareness, confidence and empowerment as the dancers are acknowledged for their hard work and accomplishment.Presently, several of these young dancers have started to perform with Sutra senior dancers in our overseas performances and have received favourable reviews, internationally. Datuk Ramli Ibrahim
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Watch a sneak peek of the dance here, performed by the young dancers themselves.
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Entrances are by donations (RM50 each) which will help Sutra to continue with its mission to discover and train more dancers under its Sutra Dance Outreach program.
This will be an intimate performance limited to only 60 guests per night, so get your tickets while you can. You can contact them directly for the tickets.

Dancers At Large (Odissi)
Address: Sutra House, 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3, Kuala Lumpur
Dates: 26, 27, 28 August (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Time: 8.00 pm
Tickets: RM50 per entry
Number: +603 4021 1092 / +6019-333 1092
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Malaysian Man Saves Poisoned Dog With Coconut Water, Netizens Praised His Kind Deed

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Some of us are afraid of dogs whether it’s a large or a small dog. Unfortunately, this fear or disgust for dogs has emboldened a few people to poison these animals in the neighbourhood.

Not too long ago, a poor dog that was poisoned stumbled into a stranger’s house around 3.30am for help.
According to a post by Facebook user Apih McQuinn, the dog was foaming at the mouth and was shaking all over.
Apih wrote in the caption that he wasn’t a veterinarian but he tried to help as best as he could.
He kept the dog warm with a jacket and quickly cut down two coconuts to feed the sickly dog coconut water in hopes to flush out the poison.
In one of the videos, the dog looked like it was in a catatonic state. Apih kept talking to the dog while slowly feeding the dog with more fresh coconut water.

Fortunately, all his effort paid off when the dog managed to recover.
Apih said the dog could stand on its own feet the next day. The dog ran away after being fed with sardines.
Netizens thanked him for saving the dog although it wasn’t his own pet.

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National Body Mooted To Weed Out Fake Datukships

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The Council of Federal Datuks in Malaysia wants to set up a national body to determine those who actually have the title and weed out the fakes.

Based on reports from The Star, the body will be registered with the Registrar of Societies (ROS) through the Home Ministry.
The Council’s President Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz, said to the media that the request was made by Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.
Legitimate titleholders will be given a special card by the new body who would also serve as an umbrella for states which do not have a representative body.
Only Melaka, Sabah, Penang, Kedah and Kelantan have their own associations. This [national body] will help attract legitimate Datuks at the federal and state levels to register as a member. What is crucial is the verification process, where those registered with the body will be considered legitimate titleholders.The Council of Federal Datuks of Malaysia (MDPM) President Datuk Awalan Abdul Aziz via The Star
Under the Emblems and Names (Amendment) Act, imposters can face a fine of RM20,000 or jail time of not exceeding three years or both, while those guilty of forging fake awards will look at 20 years in jail under the Awards Act 2017.
READ MORE: How To Differentiate A Datuk From A Dato’? We Explain All The Titles
Datukship a click away
In a separate report by The Star, it seems that some individuals have been purchasing the “Datuk” title online with groups offering fake titles online via social media platforms and e-commerce platforms.
They quoted MDPM’s Exco Member Datuk Samson David Maman who said a complaint was received on Sunday in which an “association” was offering online services for members to obtain watikah (credentials), medals, car emblems and other paraphernalia of a particular state for a fee.
It was reported that the association was charging members RM80,000 for a “Datukship” and RM120,000 for a “Datuk Seri” title.
Those who were scammed by fake Datuks were advised by the Council to lodge a police report.
Meanwhile, its Vice-President Datuk Abdul Razak Dawood said that there’s a trend looming among some youths who are willing to pay dubious sources just to get hands on a title which is mainly used for business purposes and instant recognition.

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Heads Up Malaysia, It’s Going To Be A Wet Rainy Christmas & New Years

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a “significant weather” update informing the country to expect continuous rains in the eastern parts of Johor and Sabah and the western parts of Sarawak between 28 to 30 December 2021.

It’s predicted that strong winds and rough seas are bound to hit coastal areas around the South China Sea as well as the coastal areas in the eastern parts of the peninsula.
The dark and stormy skies were said to be brought up by a “monsoon surge” where cold winds coming from Siberia would cause heavy winds and rocky seas in the South China Sea.
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Meanwhile, many other parts of the country would be experiencing a wet or cloudy Christmas Day this December 25.
Rain and thunderstorms are expected to hit one or two areas near the coastal side of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Sarawak (Kuching, Betong, Mukah, Sarikei, Sibu and Bintulu) and Sabah (Kudat, Sandakan and Tawau) in the morning.
Thunderstorms are also expected to rain down in one or two places in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Melaka, Johor, Pahang, Sarawak and Sabah’s west coast and inland areas including Labuan, around noon.
Later in the evening, rains are expected to fall in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sarawak (Limbang, Miri and Kapit), Sabah (west coast, interior, Tawau, Sandakan and Labuan).
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While the rest of the country would be having a cloudy and rainless Christmas.
With the winter monsoon season blowing in our direction, do expect strong winds and rains to persist, especially on the east coast of the peninsula as well as the west coast of Sarawak and the eastern side of Sabah from November till March 2022.
Read More: Is Malaysia Really Getting As Cold As London? Here’s The Real Reason
Head on over (HERE) for MetMalaysia’s long term weather update to get more info on how much rain your state or area is expected to be drenched in through the season.

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5 Ways this festival Tapau-ed everything local

Indie fans, rejoice! After a 3-year hiatus, Southeast Asiaâ€™s first and biggest crowd-funded festival, Tapau Fest made a comeback last weekend at The Gasket Alley, Petaling Jaya.

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Presumably named after the concept of â€œtapauâ€-ing(read: dominating) all things local, this festival is a platform for independent bands and entrepreneurs to shine.
Having partnered with the likes of Disqovr, Vans, Snek, Gasket Alley, Rakita, Marshall, and Yoodo, the festival tickets this year were selling like hot pisang gorengs!
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 These were the 5 concurrent sections youâ€™ve missed if you werenâ€™t there:
1. Layar

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Seats were arranged cinema-style facing a big screen installed on the wall. This was where visitors caught screenings of independent documentaries, music video premieres, and even local movies like Kami and Sepet. In between these screenings were mini e-sport tournaments.
2. Pentas
No festival is complete without live performances. This yearâ€™s lineup featured emo boys Milo Dinosaur, Lust, Wilayah Tong Sampah punks Hacktick, nusantara band Mafidz, crowd favourite Iqbal M, hip-hop representative Lunadira and Airliftz,  Midnight Fusic, Toko Kilat and indie legend, BTSWT (formerly known as Bittersweet).

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Lucy In The Loo even made a one-night only comeback exclusively for Tapau Fest!
Even though the stage was located down the unsheltered slope (separated from the other sections), you could still see visitors crossing over in the rain to catch their favourite acts. Talk about having true indie spirit!
3. Warung
After all that moshing at Pentas, visitors indulged in local treats sold by a row of vendors. Contrary to popular belief, the nasi lemak, cendol, fried food and desserts were literally the price of ordinary roadside warungs!

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Halfway through the event, it started pouring on the outdoor seating. However, ample seating in the roofed areas managed to spare the visitors from getting wet.
Nothing gets more Malaysian than enjoying your food whilst watching your favourite bands or screenings!
4. Bengkel

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Early birds do catch the worms. The workshops began as early as 10am, starting with music home recording 101 by Jemson, followed by Kide Baharudinâ€™s self-explanatory Dari Hobi Ke Kerjaya (From Hobby to Career) and ended with Bikin Filem Pertama (Make Your First Film) championed by Nik Amir, Razzaisyam and Nadiah Hamzah.
5.  Pasar
This was where band merch and local independent goods were sold.

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Unlike its name, Pasar was actually a row of well-organised booths situated in between instagrammable photo spots. In fact, the entire venue, from the hallways, to the alleys, were designed to be the perfect background for your OOTDs!
The turn ups were incredible. Despite the rain, people were still queuing up to buy food and crossing over to the Pentas section to catch their favourite bands in action.
All in all, it was rather exciting to learn new things while exploring the local art scene. We hope there’s going to be more festivals like this to put our local independent brands in the limelight!
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Health DG:  Malaysia In Final Recovery Phase For Covid-19

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Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says that Malaysia is now in the final recovery phase for Covid-19 following the success of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in reducing the number of new cases.
Speaking to Bernama, he explained that the infectivity rate – or R-naught (R0) of the virus has been reduced to 0.3 from 3.55 before MCO was implemented.
When we implement the MCO, we can reduce the R0 to 0.6 and now (during the CMCO), the R0 is 0.3. It means that an infected person can only infect 0.3 people, so it is decreasing and to look into future cases, the model is working well. Right now, we are in the final stages of recovery.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General to Bernama.
Covid-19 modelling and prediction graph in Malaysia in relation to compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Movement Control Order.(Credit: @KKMPutrajaya/Twitter)
R0  is a mathematical term that indicates how contagious an infectious disease is and can tell you the average number of people who will get infected from someone with the disease.
Based on 26 days (4 May – 29 May) of data during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO). Dr Noor Hisham explains that only about 200 Covid-19 cases out of the new 1,800 cases involved Malaysians.
Despite the sudden increase in cases involving foreigners at the immigration detention centers, and possible surge with the increased movement during the Hari Raya festive period, he does not anticipate a drastic spike in new Covid-19 cases.
So, if the people follow the SOP we might not get the third wave.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General to Bernama.
On 25th May, Malaysia recorded a spike of 172 new Covid-19 cases, of which 112 cases were detected in non-citizens held at immmigration depots.
A new Covid-19 cluster involving a local cleaning company employing foreign workers was later identified on 29th May after 24 Bangladeshi nationals tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Yesterday, 30 new Covid-19 cases were reported with zero deaths. Malaysia currently reports a total of  7,732 cases and 115 deaths.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 30 MeiKes sembuh = 95Jumlah kes sembuh = 6,330Kes baharu positif = 30Jumlah positif = 7,762Kes kematian = 0Jumlah Kes kematian = 115Sebanyak 9 kes dirawat di ICU dan 2 daripadanya memerlukan bantuan alat pernafasan. pic.twitter.com/HxgsLN2QFN— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 30, 2020

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Kuala Lumpur Will Bounce Back By August, Says FT Minister

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The nation’s capital, Kuala Lumpur will be back and running as early as this August, according to Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa.

Berita Harian quoted the Minister who believes that city dwellers can return back to normal life soon when herd immunity in is achieved in the Federal Territory within the next two months.
He added that the same target has been set for Putrajaya and Labuan but by next month.
No one left behind
To ensure that this can be achieved, Annuar said that the Federal Territories Ministry launched an accelerated program called the MyMedic@Wilayah Mobile Vaccination Program, in addition to vaccination centres (PPV).
The program targets to vaccinate those living in People’s Housing Program (PPR), Public Housing of Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), traditional villages, industrial areas, wholesale markets and homeless settlements to ensure that no one is left behind.
Kuala Lumpur is an economic center that stimulates growth throughout the country and it is very important to achieve cluster immunity quickly to ensure that all commercial activities can return to normal operations. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel with the National Recovery Plan in place in the management of Covid-19 by the end of this year.Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa via Malay Mail
From June 7 to last Tuesday, Annuar said that 38,856 doses has been given out to 14 PPRs and DBKL Public Housing and traditional villages as well as in eight industrial areas, including wholesale markets using 13 trucks.
The Ministry also plans to beef up the number of trucks to 40 and the Minister said that strategic discussions are on-going with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Covid-19 Immunization Task Force (CITF) for the addition of vaccines to Labuan.
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Even the homeless are getting vaccinated
The homeless in city are not forgotten, as a total of 252 groups have been vaccinated at the Anjung Kelana Homeless Settlement Center and Setiawangsa Community Center, Annuar said.
He also mentioned that the Ministry is planning to jab around 6,000 food deliverymen and 7,000 food hawkers in the near future to give confidence to the public for business dealings.
When it gets the green light, we will start the vaccination process for food shippers this month and for food traders with Free Trade Territory licenses next month. We also encourage companies in the economic sector to ensure that all their employees are vaccinated to further facilitate business as well as connect with customers,” he said.Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa via Malay Mail

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MOTAC Taking Action On Travel Agency For Hajj Scam, Will Suspend License If Found Guilty

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The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) pledged to take necessary action against a travel agency that allegedly duped hundreds of prospective Haj pilgrimages, who were left stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

MOTAC also confirmed that the unnamed travel agency possesses a valid licence and is registered with the ministry.
The ministry said that its enforcement team had communicated with the travel agency’s representative who informed them that those that were left stranded in the country will be reimbursed in stages and their passport will be returned back to them.
“If there are any victims that were not reimbursed as promised, they should lodge a report at the (KLIA’s) main terminal building police station or any nearest stations,” said MOTAC in a statement issued today.
📌SIARAN MEDIA – PENIPUAN PAKEJ HAJI FURADA OLEH AGENSI PELANCONGANAduan rasmi kepada pihak MOTAC melalui Sistem Pengurusan Aduan Awam (SISPAA), MOTAC di pautan https://t.co/CihYzYhfwbTribunal Tuntutan Pengguna Malaysia (TTPM) di https://t.co/MUNRBnodJ8 #MyMOTAC pic.twitter.com/OjbOY10rOF— MOTAC (@MyMOTAC) July 8, 2022
The victims are encouraged to lodge a formal complaint to MOTAC through its Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA) at motac.spab.gov.my and with the Tribunal for Consumer Claims Malaysia (TPPM) at ttpm.kpdnhep.gov.my to get their money back.
MOTAC also added that the incident will be investigated under Section 8(1)(d) of the Tourism Industry Act 1992 for conducting business that is detrimental to the interests of the public, the tourism industry or the national economy.
If found guilty, the travel agency faces suspension or revocation of its license.
MOTAC advised the public to make confirmation on the validity of any packages offered by travel agencies to ensure their rights are protected.
Yesterday, it was reported that 380 prospective Haj pilgrims were left stranded at KLIA, believed to have been cheated by a travel agency.
The group were said to have been offered the Furada Haj visa – reportedly issued by the Saudi Arabia government to travel agencies – without going through Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).
READ MORE: [Watch] 380 Hajj Pilgrims Left Stranded In KLIA, Passports Kept By Travel Agency

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Malaysia Pandemic Data Is Online And Freely Available To All

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Malaysia’s information, data, and statistics on the Covid-19 pandemic are now being made open-source. Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that this move could help the entire community– nationally and internationally– to beat the pandemic.

The information is collected from multiple sources. The open-souce information contains anonymous granular data from hospitals, such as the admissions rate, critical care (ICU) rates, and even analysis on cluster-based transmission of Covid-19.
The data aims to be updated daily.(Credit: GitHub)
Additionally, information collected by MySejahtera will be made public as well. Mobility data, uniquely tracking location and check-in time of all Malaysians, provides insights on the time density of check-ins.
Dr Noor Hisham then credits frontliners and Crisis Preparedness & Response Centre (CPRC) officers all over the country, who collect this data every day.
Just the big picture for now
Currently the data is still quite macro, mainly reporting on the “big picture”. More detailed and granular data breakdown such as by age group, existing comorbidities, and vaccinated rate is not yet available, although the data files note that “the scope and granularity of this data will evolve over time”, meaning we’ll have to just wait and see.
Better late than never
Although certain groups have been requesting Covid-19 data to be made available since the pandemic began last year, most netizens agree that this move is better late than never.
Someone has to put this to good use. No point just having data and not doing anything about it. Data should be analysed to effectively determine the cause of outbreaks and where also to find solutions among other things.— Sharan Pretam Singh (@PretamSharan) July 23, 2021
Interestingly, Malaysia is one of the few countries that has made our information public.
Edouard Mathieu, the Head of Data at the Our World In Data website, noted that this was ‘an excellent initiative’.
An excellent initiative by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia: they now publish all their COVID-19 data in a well-documented GitHub repository.I’m surprised that 18 months into the pandemic, so few countries do this! The world needs open and accessible data to fight COVID-19. https://t.co/Kqt878BKys— Edouard Mathieu (@redouad) July 24, 2021
You can see all the open-source information via this link HERE.
MOH has introduced open-sourcing our data on the pandemic at GitHub platform: https://t.co/zwJOQ6vB5BWe hope that we can broaden our analysis & leverage on intelligence from all corners of society, & sites like @OurWorldInData pull from our repo & feature our data.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) July 23, 2021

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Don’t Blame God For Natural Disasters, Says Coalition Of Muslim NGOs

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It’s been a time of disaster: Floods have led to widespread devastation around the country.

Some Malaysians seem to think this is divine retribution from a wrathful God for the sins of the people.
They said that the recent heavy rain and floods were sent by God’s so that the people could repent.

They also noted that God is bringing destruction out of anger because the people had been indulging themselves at malls and theme parks, instead of praying at places of worship.
However, there was no explanation for why innocent people would suffer as well.

Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?
Others disagreed over the reasons for God’s anger.
Malaysian Consultative Council Of Islamic Organization (Mapim) president Azmi Abdul Hamid said floods are climate-induced disasters.
Furthermore, floods are common during the annual monsoon season between October and March.
This year, things got worse as Malaysia became collateral damage caused by typhoon Odette which tore through the South East Asia region.
A map charting the movement of typhoon Odette. (Credit: MSN)
It is true that many religious traditions have seen natural disasters as divine punishment. But, as a scholar of religion, I would argue that things aren’t that simple. After all, how can a loving God cause indiscriminate human misery?Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP on blaming God for disasters
It’s easy to say that natural disasters in religious texts are associated with God’s anger, but that means people overlook their own responsibility, he said.
Right now, the slow response of the authorities, half-hearted aid by the federal government and the tedious process of bureaucracy are also the leading causes of the people’s suffering.
READ MORE: Taman Sri Muda Folks Helpless For Two Days: Residents Said There’s No Rescue Despite 999 Calls
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Armed Forces Joined Flood Relief Efforts Without Approval
📌 Setiap ketua isi rumah terjejas banjir akan menerima sumbangan RM1,000 📌 Kerajaan setuju sediakan peruntukan awal RM100 juta untuk pasca banjir bagi membaiki kerosakan rumah dan infrastruktur lain — PM @IsmailSabri60 @mynadma @MKNJPM pic.twitter.com/KuyXEWFjby— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) December 19, 2021
The Pursuit Of Wealth
The forces of nature and lack of preparation are only half the equation.
Azmi pointed out that many disastrous flood events in the past – which are forgotten quickly – were the consequence of human activities.

He expressed regret that people chose to reap the benefits of a prospering economy but turned a blind eye to its negative impacts.
He added that religions are not against development, but sometimes people failed in trusting God’s best for them and become too obsessed with pursuing wealth.
Human actions such as the continued development of already densely populated plains, encroachment on flood‐prone areas, destruction of forests and hill slopes all combine to cause a change in the environment. Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP on disasters caused by human activities
To make things worse, Malaysian policymakers themselves are less concerned about floods than they are about the financial gains.
And as they say, those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
An aerial view of the flooding in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The Genesis Flood
Humankind had been associating flood with God’s retribution from as early as 2000 B.C. The Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh tells the story of a catastrophic flood.
As the gods prepared to send a heavy downpour to punish men, the god of the waters, Enki, gave the heads up to the righteous man, Utnapishtim, about the looming disaster.
Utnapishtim eventually saves himself and his family by building a boat.
Elements of this story are later reflected in the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Genesis.
Noah and the story of the flood in mentioned in the Bible and the Qur’an. (Credit: Biologos)
Accordingly, God is indignant at violence caused by human beings and decided to wipe out humankind.
In the Qur’an, the story of the Great Flood is told twice in Sura 11 and Sura 71.
Chinese mythology also mentioned a Great Flood around 3000 B.C.E that destroyed almost all the civilization on the earth.

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Zaid Ibrahim Says Let Najib Out, Twitterjaya Says No

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Politicians are no strangers to running their mouths on social media gaining either flak or praise for their comments.

However, the one taking the crown this week for agitating Twitterjaya is former Law Minister Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim.
In a series of tweets yesterday, Mohd Zaid noted that the current Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, should consider setting former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak free.
Najib, who is serving 12 years in jail for misappropriating RM42mil in SRC International funds, is currently being held at Kajang prison.

Dear PM, you have to change your mind about Najib — for the sake of the people. Let him free.
Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim
He added that in order for the Madani government to win, Najib will make a great asset in the upcoming election.

This coming election; Madani needs to win; you need to be PM for a few more years. Umno is weak; only Najib will help you win.
Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim

After his tweets yesterday earned him the wrath of Malaysians on Twitter, he further ruffled feathers this morning by posting that he never said Najib stole RM42 million, but that the former Pekan MP was “found guilty for the 42 million”.

I never said Najib stole the 42 million; I said he was found guilty for the 42 million.
Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim
He opined that if there was a need for a public debate on the matter, Anwar should consider getting Media Prima or Communication and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil to organise it, suggesting that it be moderated by someone fair like veteran journalist Tan Sri Johan Jaafar.

He also warned that if this was not done, the Green Wave, indicating Islamic opposition party PAS, will overwhelm the Madani government and added that they would only have a fighting chance with the help from the “resident of Kajang”.

And I say this again ; the Green Wave will overwhelm you ; you can only have a fighting chance with the help of the resident from Kajang.
Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim

Netizens were not happy with Mohd Zaid’s tweets.
Twitter user @anasmm replied to Mohd Zaid saying when a country is already “sick”, we should avoid trying to “medicate” it with something destructive.

Negara ini sedang sakit, jangan berubat dengan benda yang kita tahu merosakkan.
@anasmm via Twitter
Another Twitter user @eddydaud believed that the government led by Anwar will collapse once Najib is pardoned.
He also predict that Anwar’s tenure as prime minister will be shorter than that of Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

If you love the Madani Gomen pray that Najib stays in jail.
 @eddydaud via Twitter
Twitter user @__earth asserted that Najib is responsible for weakening and damaging Umno and believed that Najib’s popularity within the party does not translate to national support.

Najib maybe in popular in the party, but nationally, there’s a reason Umno can’t win anymore
@__earth via Twitter
Twitter user @joanastephen_ also argued against the idea of pardoning Najib who has been accused of embezzling millions from the public.
She claimed that releasing someone guilty of corruption just for political gains would perpetuate the notion that Malaysia considers bribery and corruption to be trivial matters.

If a person is found guilty, whether in the past or present, they should face punishment. We shouldn’t turn a blind eye to corruption just because of political games.
@joanastephen_ via Twitter

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Military Joins Police For Hari Raya Patrols

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The military is joining the police in finding those who traveled interstate without permission said General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
There will be teams that will patrol housing areas and villages with spot checks conducted on vehicles outside of homes during Hari Raya.
He said that authorities want to identify if the vehicle and the owner were given permission to travel interstate or otherwise.
Earlier, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the police and military will conduct patrols during the festive season to ensure Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) compliance.
During Hari Raya, the government has allowed for up to 20 family members to gather at a single place.

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