With All The Water Cuts Happening, What Does Air Selangor Actually Do?

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Ask any Klang Valley resident if they’ve been happy with Air Selangor’s service this year, and you’ll hear a resounding “NO.”

Just this year alone, there have been three major unscheduled water supply disruptions in the Klang Valley, all resulting from water treatment plants being shut down due to pollution in raw water sources.
This doesn’t even begin to encompass the various localised unscheduled water cuts that happened due to burst pipes throughout the year.
As common folk living in the Klang Valley, the recurring water cuts makes it feel like Air Selangor isn’t doing their job very well.
Which begs the question: “Who is Air Selangor, and what do they actually do?”
Selangor MB Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari officiating the inauguration of Air Selangor. (Credit: Air Selangor)
We took a look at their Performance Report for 2019 for some answers. Here’s what we found.
Special Purpose Vehicle of the Selangor government
Air Selangor is a special purpose vehicle (SPV) set-up by the Selangor state government. The company was an attempt to restructure and consolidate the water industry in Selangor in order to provide the best possible water service experience to its customers.
This restructuring began in 2008 when the Selangor government gave Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Bhd (KDEB) the mandate to lead and consolidate the water industry.
At the time, the water industry was operated by five different concession companies; 1. Puncak Niaga (M) Sdn Bhd  2. Konsortium Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (KASB) 3. Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (SYABAS) 4. Syarikat Pengeluar Air Sungai Selangor Sdn Bhd (Splash), and5. Konsortium ABASS Sdn Bhd (ABASS)
The five concession companies acquired by Air Selangor. (Credit: Air Selangor)
KDEB acquired these five companies and was then renamed as Air Selangor.
Air Selangor became the sole license holder to extract, treat, and distribute water to 8.3 mil consumers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya
This was officiated on 13 September 2019, by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Air Selangor now operates and maintains the entire water services value chain from the reservoirs to the distribution of treated water to consumers.
Water services value chain operated and maintained by Air Selangor (Credit: Air Selangor)
Selangor MB is the chairman of Air Selangor
As of 2019, the company had 4,800 employees and 34 water treatment plants across the Klang Valley.
Air Selangor is managed by a board of directors, with the chairman being Amirudin as well. Be that as it may, the day to day management responsibilities likely fall under the purview of the CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman.
Top management at Air Selangor. Check out the full performance report for the full image. (Credit: Air Selangor)

But what does Air Selangor do??
As most companies do, Air Selangor, too, has some yearly targets that they strive to achieve. These give some insight into some of the work they do.
According to the report, one of the targets was to reduce its yearly average of non-revenue water (NRW).
NRW is basically water that has been produced and then “lost” before it can reach the consumer. Losses can be physical, such as water lost through leaking pipes, and losses can also be apparent losses, such as water lost through theft or inaccurate meters.
At the end of 2018, Air Selangor managed to mark down their NRW to 29.6% compared to 31.6% the year before.

Besides that, the company also reportedly invested RM162.2 million replacing old pipes to improve water supply capacities. A total length of 111.83km of aged pipes was successfully replaced in 2019. The replacement of old pipes in the Klang Valley needs to be urgently completed as many water are over 100 years old.
As a result, only 9.6 burst pipe cases were recorded per 100km. FYI, the benchmark for this is according to the Pipe Burst Index, which averages at 13 pipe burst cases per 100km per year.
Air Selangor is also responsible for ensuring that the water supply meets quality compliance standards. In 2019, the company was 99.87% compliant to the required water quality standards.
Air Selangor actually acquired a bunch of water sources last year as a backup in case of pollution…
The report also states that Air Selangor acquired a number of new raw water sources which supposedly increased its reserve margin to 10.97% in December 2019.
Evidently, this signifies the strategic efforts by the Selangor State Government to ensure continuous water supply for consumers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.Air Selangor
Speaking to Edge Markets, Affin Hwang Capital analyst Loong Chee Wei said that if water infrastructure was not upgraded, the Klang Valley could face a severe water shortage in the event of a drought.
It will be more urgent to upgrade the whole water infrastructure because in Selangor, water reserve margins are almost at zero. If there is a drought, there will be a water shortage.Loong Chee Wei via The Edge Markets
Air Selangor CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman visiting the command centre of the newly opened Labohan Dagang water treatment plant. (Credit: The Star)
In June 2019, the Labohan Dagang Water Treatment Plant (WTP) was launched and handed over to Air Selangor by Amirudin as the state governments representative.
According to the report, this plant harnesses an Off-River Storage (ORS) system that allows natural settling which connects the water flow from Langat River to the pre-treatment reservoir.
Long story short, this would enable the plant to continue operating in the event of pollution to the main river.
Based on a report by The Star, as of September 2020, the plant is operating at a quarter of its full capacity, supplying 50 million litres of water daily (MLD) to users in Kuala Langat.
The plant is expected to operate at full capacity by 2022 after works to install the main pipes are completed.
The Hybrid Off-River Augmentation System (Horas) 600 can produce 300 million litres of raw water per day, supplying to millions of people in the state and Kuala Lumpur up to 100 days. (Credit: Bernama)
In November 2019, Amirudin launched and handed over the Hybrid Off River Augmentation Storage (HORAS) 600 to them as well.
HORAS can contain 300 million litres per day (MLD) of raw water. The pond is supposed to be able to supply raw water for 100 days during drought season or whenever the water sources in Sungai Selangor are threatened by pollution.
Based on a report by the New Straits Times, during the pollution incident that occurred in March, it was the HORAS 600 that was used to dissolve the solvent-like pollutant in Sungai Selangor.
In December 2019, Air Selangor also started operating the Stream B Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant. This plant is the largest in Southeast Asia and will only be fully operational by 2023.
Stream B Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant. (Credit: Langat2)
You can check out their full performance report for 2019, here.

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Viral Datuk Who Went On Slapping Spree In Tropicana Now Out On Bail

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Two men, including a Datuk, who were detained by the police after they were believed to be involved in beatings and intimidation at a restaurant last Tuesday, were released on bail.

Earlier, the two men, aged 39 and 42, were remanded for two days ending today but the Petaling Jaya Magistrate Court rejected an application to extend the remand of the two suspects.
Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said the police were completing an investigation paper on the incident and will present it to the Deputy Public Prosecutor for further action.
Previously, it was reported that police arrested two men, including one with the title of Datuk, after they were believed to be involved in the beating and intimidation of a man at a restaurant in Persiaran Tropicana.
READ MORE: Police Nab Viral Datuk Who Slapped 2 People At A Hot Pot Restaurant
Selangor Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Fadzil Ahmat was reported to have said that two suspects were arrested in Mutiara Damansara, at 3.40 pm last Thursday.
The incident is believed to have been caused by the suspect being reprimanded by an unknown man – a customer sitting at an adjacent table who scolded the suspect for speaking loudly.
Based on reports, it turns out that the man who was slapped appears to the son of Datuk Kwan Foh Kwai, the Perak Chinese Assembly Hall’s Deputy President.

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[Watch] Dad Makes A Surprise Visit To See His Daughter At Work, Netizens Moved By Heartwarming Video

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Have you ever gotten one of those cheesy dad jokes that your dad gives? You know, they’re not that funny but you laugh anyway because it’s your dad. Dads huh?

Fathers just love to joke and tease around with their children once in a while and we love them for it.
Recently, one TikTok user, @zulkiflemohdrosli who also happens to be a sporting dad took a video of him surprising his daughter at her F&B workplace.
The video went viral on social media garnering around 2.5M views and 222K likes as of today.

In the video, the dad went to a McD drive-thru anticipating his daughter. He surprised her at the pick-up window of the drive-thru when she was supposed to hand him the food.
You can clearly see the joy in her voice when she realises that it was her dad as her customer and said “Ayahhhh!“. Both of them burst into laughter as she playfully hit her dad for the surprise tease.
He then asked her if she was doing good at her job and she nodded yes excitedly. She even sprang up and down a bit as she couldn’t contain the excitement of seeing her dad visiting her.
It’s just a simple 14-second video but it’s the joy and happiness of the daughter that’ll leave us feeling ‘awhhhh‘. Even the netizens agree that this is such a feel-good video.

One user, @mirasham89 even brought this on Twitter and netizens there were also swooning over this sweet father and daughter relationship. One even expressed that this is actually how some fathers express their love instead of verbally saying ‘i love you’.

Of course, some even joked about the situation in reality for the people around these two.

Watch the full video here.

  @zulkiflemohdrosli  ♬ original sound – Zulkifle Mohd Rosli – Zulkifle Mohd Rosli

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PDRM To Record Anwar Ibrahim’s Statement On Viral MP List Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, the police will record Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s statement at the Federal Police headquarters, regarding a list of 121 MPs that allegedly supported him in forming a new government.

What you need to know: According to Federal Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Huzir Mohamed, the case will be handled by Bukit Aman’s Classified Criminal Investigations Unit (USJT).
So far, police have received 113 reports over the matter and will be investigating the case under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Why it matters: Huzir urged the public to refrain from publishing or circulating statements, rumours, or unverified news that can lead to disharmony among the people.
Section 505(b) of the Penal Code makes it a criminal offence for “whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, rumour or report with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, fear or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or against the public tranquillity.”
If found guilty, the accused may face prison up to two years, or with fine, or both.
Who said what:
Police are still carrying out investigations regarding the matter and Anwar has been asked to be present at Bukit Aman tomorrow (Friday) to give a statement.Datuk Huzir Mohamed
How it got here: Previously, Anwar, who is both the PKR (People’s Justice Party) president and Port Dickson MP, had been requested to give police his statement at Bukit Aman on 13 October. However, the police then postponed the meeting, saying a new date would be announced later.
Anwar was also scheduled to meet with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 13 October to provide documentary evidence to support his claim of having majority support among the MPs to form a new government.
Read more:Police Postpones Meeting With Anwar Over Viral List Of 121 MPs (TRP)Anwar Thanks Agong For Granting Him An Audience, Will Meet Next Tuesday (TRP)[UPDATED] Anwar Met YDPA, To Hold Press Conference At 2 pm (TRP)

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[Watch] Bungee Jumping Can Cause Internal Eye Bleeding, Warns Optometrist

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For those adrenaline junkies, you should think twice before deciding to bungee jump. Especially those with eyesight problems. The higher your eyesight power, the higher your risk of having a broken blood vessel in the eyes, or a condition called subconjunctival haemorrhage.

An optometrist warns the public by telling a story from a case study
Recently, an optometrist who likes to share eye care tips on his TikTok @shahrizalredwan, has made a few videos about the risks of bungee jumping our eyes. In one particular video, he shared an incident where a 24-year-old woman had her eyes injured after doing a bungee jumping activity.

  @shahrizalredwan #optometrist #tiktokguru #jombelajar #learnontiktok #KekalSihat ♬ Sad Emotional Piano – DS Productions

In the video, Shahrizal showed the condition of the woman’s eyes which turned frighteningly red due to a broken blood vessel in the eyes. He said after her bungee jump, her eyes turned red and blurry. She also felt dizzy, unbalanced, pain in the back of her neck and a tight chest.
Luckily, he said all the symptoms went away after a month but one thing remained. Her left eye was still blurry. Turns out that her left eye had it way worse and there’s still bleeding at the back of the eye.
It’s because of the intense pressure
In a separate video, he talked about a study where 84.2% of individuals that did bungee jumping suffer from these types of bloody eyes. Those bloody eyes are called subconjunctival haemorrhages. They happen when the pressure of the fall is too high and the delicate blood vessels in your eyes burst.
While they’re not dangerous to some, as an optometrist, Shahrizal really doesn’t recommend those with serious eyesight problems to try this.
Even though after some time, the eyes will return back to normal, for those with relatively high myopia (rabun), you might risk another condition where a layer of your eye might tear and your vision can become blurry.
But it’s on my bucket list though…
But if you really want to try bungee jumping (hey there’s no stopping the adrenaline!), Shahrizal advises not to hold your breath while you’re at the bottom. That moment where the cord stretches the most, do not forget to breathe!

  @shahrizalredwan #optometrist #rabun #matastress #juling #tiktokguru #jombelajar #learnontiktok #KekalSihat ♬ Powerful songs like action movie music – Tansa

Turns out that not everyone is aware of the risks
In the comment section, a majority of social media users had not known about the actual risks of the exhilarating activity.
After watching his video, a lot of people decided to cancel their intentions of scratching this off their bucket list.

Some even asked, what if we wore goggles? Would that solve the problem?
NOPE, sorry! Although goggles are excellent for protecting your eyes against external factors like the cord, unfortunately, they don’t protect you from intense pressure.

What about closing your eyes tightly when you drop? Sorry, not gonna work, you can still get bloody eyes.

Well, now you’re thinking twice huh? Now that you know the risks, do you still think it’s worth it?
READ MORE: 5 Outdoor Malaysian Adventures You HAVE To Try Out!

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Stop The Madness, Says Khairy

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Khairy Jamaluddin wants the ‘madness to stop’.

What madness is he talking about?
The former Umno youth chief took to Instagram this morning to voice his displeasure with regard to the party’s division chiefs having stated they supported no contest for the president’s post.
The Umno annual general assembly (PAU 2022) is currently happening at the KL World Trade Centre (WTCKL) until Saturday.
Bernama reported yesterday that 140 division chiefs stated their solidarity for the president’s post, currently held by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, to not be open for contest in the next party polls expected to take place in May this year.
Speaking on behalf of the 140 at a press conference last night, Wangsa Maju division chief Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Shafie Abdullah said they were also in agreement that the deputy president’s post should not be contested either.
He informed that 126 Umno division chiefs were present at the presser, with 14 being at PAU 2022 in WTCKL. However, he asserted that all 140 were in agreement over the matter.
He said this was because there would be six state elections this year and that a strong Umno is needed for this.
Bernama said the 126 division heads attended a closed door meeting at a hotel prior to the presser.
In an InstaStory post, Khairy shared a poster headlined “126 Ketua Bahagian sokong jawatan presiden dan timbalan presiden tidak dipertandingkan.” (126 division chiefs agree president and deputy president’s posts should not be contested.)
Khairy added his take to the news: “Stop the madness. I think the president is a fighter who is not afraid to face challengers. Open the room for contest. Do not kill the democracy in Umno.”

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[UPDATE] JPN Data Of 4 Million Malaysians, Aged 23 To 42, For Sale Online

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[UPDATE: LHDN says that they are working with JPN, and the National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) of the National Security Council (MKN), to investigate the matter.

LHDN also denies that the data was obtained from their their website and said in a statement that it is data from an API used by myIDENTITY which is under JPN’s supervision.]

Important information such as full names, NRIC numbers, mailing and permanent addresses, mobile numbers, and e-mail addresses of an estimated 4 million Malaysians are said to be on sale thanks to a data leak.
The database is said to have belonged to the National Registration Department (JPN) and was obtained from the Inland Revenue Board’s (LHDN) website through an application programming interface (API), reported Low Yat.
It is said to contain data of Malaysians born between 1979 and 1998.
The API was meant for the national data-sharing platform, myIDENTITY that was launched nine years ago. It is a centralised database of personal details shared by 10 agencies across the government.
Local Intrusion Analyst, Adnan Shukor pointed out that the 31.8GB file that made up the database is currently on sale on a marketplace forum by a seller who has done this twice before.
4 juta data peribadi rakyat Malaysia diiklan untuk jualan. Dikatakan data dari API myIDENTITY pic.twitter.com/UboJAwPlnC— Adnan (xanda) Mohd Shukor (@xanda) September 27, 2021
Previously the seller listed databases that are said to have come from the local e-commerce platform Ifmal and the Election Commission of Malaysia (SPR).
Unlike previous listings, the seller put a price tag of 0.2 Bitcoins (BTC) or approximately RM35,500.
All that said, the authenticity of the database has not been verified, and as of yet, neither JPN nor LHDN have commented on the matter.

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10 + 1 Important Things That Happened In Malaysia In 2021

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If 2020 was the year that changed everything, then 2021 was definitely a thrilling sequel to our episodes spent living here in our home Malaysia.

Throughout the season, we survived a plague, hustle through an economic crisis, sat through another regime change, and time and time again: felt overwhelming pride and patriotism by how regular, everyday denizens came together to lend more than a hand to brace each other up in the face of the year’s trials and tribulations.
So as 2021 comes to its finale, TRP brings you our quick recap reel of the humour, heartbreak, horrors and happenings of the year (depending on how you see it) – in no particular order.
1. Officials and VIPs breaking pandemic SOP
(Credit: Credit: ctdk/Instagram/Bernama Twitter)
From irrelevant celebrities to local and law enforcement officials, to politicians and government ministers – the rakyat won’t soon forget the countless times when the country’s supposed VIPs were either caught, accused of, charged or had their cases declared as “no further action (NFA)” for violating Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP).
In September, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin reportedly told Parliament that there were a total of 56 politicians who’ve been arrested for breaking SOPs – only one was charged in court, 22 got summons, 25 cases were apparently still under investigation at the time and eight cases were classified as NFA.
Read More: Malaysians Call Out ‘Double Standards’ As Big Government Event Takes Place This WeekendRead More: Msians Angered By Pics Allegedly Showing SOP Violations By Minister, Celebrities & Preachers Over The WeekendRead More: Malaysians Claim To Witness Law Enforcement Officials Breaking Covid-19 SOP, Here’s Where You Can Complain About ItRead More: Police Have Begun Investigations On 12 VIPs For Breaching Covid-19 SOPs
2. The economy, unemployment and wages
(Credit: TRP)
The Covid-19 crisis had inevitably crippled the nation’s economy, caused businesses to either stall or close their shutters for good and culminated in one of the worst cases of mass unemployment and the lowest wage levels seen in decades.
Read More: Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Declined On April From March, Says DOSMRead More: Industries Unite List Of Suggestions To Save Malaysian BusinessesRead More: Rakyat Are Stealing Fish And Vegetables From Mydin Stores As Unemployment Hits Record NumbersRead More: Confirmed: Young Professionals Now Earn Less With Lower Starting Wages, Less Salary Raises, And It’s Not Getting Better
3. The end of pandemic lockdowns
(Credit: Malay Mail)
For over a year Malaysians spent our days stuck in periods of lockdowns, movement, and travel restrictions as well as not being able to head on over to McDonald’s after midnight for a bite to eat because of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
However, Malaysians gained some sense of normalcy in August following the announcement of the National Recovery Plan (NRP), two months prior.
The plan was put in place to jump-start the nation’s economy and propel the country to reach the “endemic” stage of the Covid-19 crisis. This was done as soon as 80% of Malaysia’s adult population were vaccinated. We’re currently at the final stage of the NRP.
Read More: There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19Read More: Sectors Reopening Because Of Economy, Not Because Its Safe, Says Health DGRead More: We’re Ready For The Endemic, Says Health DG After Malaysia’s Covid-19 Situation Improves
4. Selangor water cuts
(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail
Disruption to clean water services in Selangor had arguably and unfortunately became the norm for most of Darul Ehsan’s denizens as a result of pollution at the state’s main rivers and water supplies.
Because of this, the government is, at the least, planning to introduce laws that would properly punish criminals who cause pollution and water disruptions.
Read More: Gov’t To Crack Down On Water Pollution Offenders, Wants To Impose RM15 Million Fine Plus Jail Time
5. New government, same-ish faces
(Credit: Malay Mail)
In August, Malaysia’s caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiadin Md. Yasin and his Cabinet of Ministers were forced to resign after the former failed to gain majority support in Parliament.
Mahiadin was quickly replaced by his former Deputy, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who was appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah as Malaysia’s 9th PM after receiving the support of 144 Members of Parliament (MP).
Ismail Sabri’s administration saw the return of familiar faces to the Cabinet who had either taken on similar or different roles altogether.
Read More: [Just In] Prime Minister Announces ResignationRead More: Prime Minister Ismail Sabri To Be Sworn In At Istana Negara TomorrowRead More: New Cabinet Announced: Most Ministers Return, With Some Reshuffling
6. Undi18 and automatic voter registration
(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa via Malay Mail)
After the bill was passed in 2019, Malaysian youths claimed victory when the Kuching High Court ruled that the Undi 18 law, which would lower the voting age from 21 to 18, should be implemented by 31 December 2021.
Although there was initially some setbacks, the government and the Election Commission (EC) have taken steps to ensure that its implementation, along with the instalment of an automatic voter registration system, was gazetted on 15 December.
Read More: What’s Going On With Undi 18 Right NowRead More: “Implement Undi 18 By December” Kuching High Court Orders Government, Election CommissionRead More: Government Won’t Appeal Against Undi 18 Order, Will Implement By End Of The Year, Says Law MinisterRead More: Voters Over 18 Can Now Check If They’re Registered Under MySPR
7. For our mothers and daughters
(Credit Malay Mail)
Malaysia claimed another victory when the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Malaysian mothers now have the right to grant citizenship to their children born abroad.
Despite pushback from the government to overturn the decision – with the argument that it was a matter of national security – the Courts remained firm with their decision to pass the law which will allow both men and women to pass down Malaysian citizenship to their offspring born overseas.
Read More: “It Shouldn’t Be This Hard” Celebrity Makes Tearful Plea For Her Child’s Malaysian CitizenshipRead More: KL High Court Rules Malaysian Mothers Can Now Confer Citizenship To Children Born AbroadRead More: Malaysian Women’s Rights “Betrayed” By Government’s Appeal Against Child Citizenship Suit
8. Covid-19 vaccines finally came
(Credit: fraihanher/Twitter/Malay Mail)
The Covid-19 vaccines were finally made available to the public under the National Vaccination Program (PICK) in February, in three separate phases: starting with getting frontliners and essential service workers inoculated first, followed by the elderly, then continuing with the rest of the population aged 18 and above.
Teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 were soon added to the vaccination phases while children under the age of 12 will soon receive their shots beginning 2022.
Despite stories of people jumping the vaccine queue, individuals refusing to take the shots and a slow start to the inoculation race, as of December, a total of 25,596,683 denizens have been fully vaccinated while 17% of those inoculated have already gotten their 3rd booster shots.
Read More: Want To Get Vaccinated? Here’s All You Need To Know About The National Covid-19 Immunisation ProgramRead More: After Reports Of VIP Vaccine Queue Jumping, Govt Releases Official List Of Eligible Frontliners For Phase 1Read More: Nationwide Infection Rate Is Down, Vaccines Up But Still A Long Way To GoRead More: “Call Me Dajjal But I’m Going To Do My Job” Health Minister Fires Back At Antivaxxers
9. Flags of friendship and freedom
(Credit: Facebook/Twitter)
Feeling that the government had forsaken them, the rakyat rallied again under the banner of the #RakyatJagaRakyat movement to aid each other and voice their frustrations towards the handling of the Covid-19 crisis.
Malaysians mobilised to form several flag-based campaigns to signal the alarm and send help without any government support when someone needed financial or food assistance (white and purple flag) or supplies and medical aid for their pets (red flag).
Some techno-savvy Malaysians even developed mobile phone apps to help spread the cause and get aid where it’s needed quickly.
Black flags were flown by citizens to protest the government’s incompetence and demanded for the PM of the time (Mahiadin) to step down, for Parliament (which had been shut down for months due to the pandemic) to reconvene and for the State of Emergency declared in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis to end.
Read More: No Flags Needed, Says PM With National Food Baskets Now Distributed To B40, M40 & T20Read More: These Politicians Are Dismissing The White Flag Aid MovementRead More: What Happened At The #Lawan Protest?Read More: Operation Black Flag – Netizens Dissatisfied With Government
10. The great floods
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Parts of the country were hit with devastating floods that lasted for days at the end of 2021 following non-stop heavy rains in the Klang Valley and the state of Selangor, Pahang, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu.
48 people were (so far) confirmed dead while thousands were forced out of their homes in search of safety.
Those affected by the floods and Malaysians who saw the events unfold were beyond frustrated over the government’s lack of warning and preparation in face of the floods as well as with post-flood relief efforts – that were deemed lacking and unorganised.
We again saw Malaysian citizens, foreigners and even refugees coming together to not only rescue those who were stuck in the floods but provide assistance and assurances to victims of the tragedy.
(Credit: Facebook/Twitter)
Malaysians also rallied against giving out donations to the government and its agencies and encouraged the rakyat to channel their aid to non-government organisations (NGOs) and directly to victims instead.
It is said that the recent floods may amount to a minimum of RM20 billion in damages that were done to private homes and property, businesses, industries and the nation’s infrastructure.
Prior to the most recent floods in December, the nation was already hit by several similar natural disasters in Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Terengganu, Johor, Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor in early January and between the months of August and October.
Read More: Major Flood Once Every 50 Years: How The Recent Flood Stacks Up Against Previous CatastrophiesRead More: Government’s “Failed” National Preparedness Month Bashed By Netizens In Wake Of FloodsRead More:Malaysia’s Armed Forces Joined Flood Relief Efforts Without ApprovalRead More: ‘DO NOT DONATE HERE’ Trends When Netizens Urge Others Not To Donate To Govt AgenciesRead More:Govt Was Warned About The Floods Since July, But They Just Completely Ignored ItRead More:Pahang Floods Were So Bad A 19th Century British Shipwreck Was Raised From The SeaRead More:Anwar Blasts Takiyuddin’s “Act of God, Not Logging” Comment On Kedah Floods
11. Doctors went on strike
(Credit: AinieHaziqah/Urra901109 via Twitter)
Malaysian doctors took part in the #HartalDocktorKontrak movement that took place at public hospitals nationwide and elsewhere across the country by participating in a mass ‘walk-out’ in solidarity and protest to the government’s treatment of its contracted medical officers.
They demanded that the government provide better working conditions for its personnel and further improvements to the country’s healthcare system.
Plans for another protest is in the works as many see that the government has done little to fix the problem.
Read More: Malaysian Doctors Protest Despite Being Warned Not ToRead More: Doctors At MAEPS Interrogated By Police Till 4AM For ‘Hartal’Read More: Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0 Protest Soon, Movement Says Budget 2022 Not Helping Contract Doctors At All

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Home Minister: 56 politicians held for violating Covid-19 SOPs since March 2020
List Of States By Phase in National Recovery Plan
Undi18 gazetted, takes effect on Dec 15
COVIDNOW in Malaysia
Flood losses ‘could amount to RM20 billion’


Turns Out, HR Minister Is Cabinet’s Highest Earner, Beating Out Even The Prime Minister

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Malaysia’s Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan is now the highest earning cabinet member, beating out Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s RM104,000 monthly income.

What you need to know: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) asset declaration portal was updated on 31 August with new declarations from Perikatan Nasional (PN) government officials.
Human Resources Minister M. Saravanan is the highest earner in PN, with a monthly income of RM143,628.55, beating out Muhyiddin who was previously listed as the highest earner.
However, Saravanan’s declared assets of less than RM1 million is significantly lower than the prime minister’s declared assets ranging between RM10 million – RM15 million.
How did it get here: The MACC portal went live to the public with asset declarations by members of the administration on 22 July, but only with information from 57 out of 70 members of the administration.
The list was updated later as more ministers and deputy ministers submitted their asset declaration to MACC in the following weeks
As of 31 August, Malay Mail found that names of five deputy ministers missing, who are:
Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul AzizDeputy Works Minister Datuk Shabudin YahayaDeputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul AbidinDeputy Youth and Sports Minister Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad KamalDeputy Environment and Water Minister Datuk Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad
But on 1st September, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal’s assets appeared on the list at under RM1 million with a monthly income of RM 32,347.65. The other four names remain missing.
Why it matters: In a presentation to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), MACC states that assets declaration is important for four reasons:
To curb corruption and conflict of interestTo detect abuse of public officeTo ensure integrity among public officialsTo detect illicit enrichment
Asset declaration is a precondition for confirmation and promotion of all public officials under Chapter A (Appointment, Promotion and Termination of Service) of the General Order, which includes members of administration, judges, Members of Parliament and public officers.
Asset Declaration in Malaysia.(Credit: UNCAC & MACC)
Those who fail to declare their assets, shall be subjected to disciplinary action under the Public Officers Regulations (Conduct and Discipline) 1993. Possible punishments among others are warning, demotion and dismissal.
However, asset declaration is not yet legally mandatory in Malaysia.
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Muhyiddin no longer Perikatan top earner after M. Saravanan declares over RM143,000 monthly income to MACC (Malay Mail)
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Jho Low Latest Photo Expose, Allegedly Seen In Macau Shopping Mall With Wife

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A famous Cantonese proverb says that if you have money, you can make a ghost push a millstone (有錢使得鬼推磨).

Does that explain why people are still asking where is Jho Low?
The fugitive businessman is wanted by authorities internationally in connection with the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.
An Interpol Red Notice was issued for Low in 2016, and he is wanted in several countries, including Malaysia, Singapore and the United States.
Some reports said he hid in Taiwan, where the United States and Malaysia have no extradition treaty.
In November 2020, Al-Jazeera reported that Low was living in Macau in “a house owned by a senior member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
He has managed to travel freely despite the Malaysian police submitting an Interpol red alert, saying these actions are politically motivated.
Recently, two journalists from the United States said he was photographed in a shopping mall in Macau.
Here's wanted poster No. 1. As @bradleyhope says: "Our theory is that Chinese people will sympathize with Malaysian people and the idea that one of the most infamous fugitives from their country is living in China." pic.twitter.com/EMCBFBJUgA— Tom Wright (@TomWrightAsia) September 22, 2022
He’ll Never Walk Alone
The US Wall Street Journal reporters Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, who wrote the book exposing the inside story of the 1MDB (1MDB) fraud, broke the news.
They released a photo showing Jho Low (in orange shirt) appearing in a shopping mall in Macau with his back turned to the camera.
Bradley said a private investigator took the photo of Low’s back.
The photo shows a man in an orange top and shorts pushing a stroller.
There was also a man and a woman standing beside him.
In a YouTube video with Tom Wright, Bradley added that a private investigator showed him a photo of Low’s face.
But for some reason, he could not release the photo.

Briley said it was unclear who hired the private investigator, possibly the Malaysian government or an intermediary for the Malaysian government.
He also said that the woman in the black dress in the photo is Low’s long-time girlfriend – and later wife – Jesselynn Chuan Teik Ying.
He was also seen with two people, believed to be his assistant and guardian.
However, the two reporters did not disclose the photo’s date.
Jho Low Stole Much More
Meanwhile, Bradley said Low had embezzled US$8.5 billion or RM38.8 billion from 1MDB.
He added that Low still had a considerable amount of money compared to the amount successfully recovered by various governments, including Malaysia.
According to reports, the US and UK governments have successfully recovered about US$1.4 billion or RM64 billion in assets, including luxury homes, aircraft and company stakes.

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He added that not all funds embezzled from 1MDB had been successfully traced and identified.
In light of this, Tom said he believed Jho Low still held billions of ringgit misappropriated from 1MDB, which is why the businessman is still at large.
It’s an unusual situation for someone who is absconding (with huge wealth). That’s one of the reasons that makes Malaysia and the Malaysian government angry because (the countries concerned) did not take action (to capture Jho Low ).”Journalist Tom Wright on ill-gotten gains still held by Jho Low.
In November last year, the Ministry of Finance announced that the government had recovered RM20.53 billion of 1MDB assets.
Our police failed miserably.Efforts to track down Jho Low still ongoing, says IGP https://t.co/zzrD2g8fuG— politikus korap membunuh melayu (@cendawan) September 8, 2022
READ MORE: No Country Has Reported Jho Low’s Whereabouts To Interpol, Says IGP

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[Watch] Parking Woes At Highway Stops Take A Toll On Bus Drivers And Senior Citizens

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The practice of people parking their cars at slots reserved for buses is taking its toll on motorists as well as bus drivers.

Bus drivers say the situation is forcing the buses and other vehicles to stop in the middle of the streets.
This not only blocks traffic on busy roads but also poses a big threat to passengers going in and out of the bus and vehicles coming from behind.
Bus drivers also risk getting fined by the police for stopping in the middle of the road or at places not designated for the purpose.
An unnamed bus driver recently took to social media to highlight the problem.

Are they stupid and without brains? They are too selfish. Do they think they are the only ones who pay the toll? If we reprimand them, it could lead to a fight. But if we don’t say anything…The bus driver on cars parked at slots marked for buses.
The bus drivers have no way to stop at designated areas as these slots are already occupied by drivers who leave their vehicles there for long periods.
An Ongoing Problem
Netizens said such practice (parking of cars at bus stops) has been happening for a long time and is still continuing.
People suggested imposing stiffer penalties on violators to discourage erring motorists from parking at these designated areas for public buses.

The public can report violators by taking pictures or videos of cars parked at slots reserved for buses.
The photos, together with the location of the offence and the time it was committed,  can be submitted to authorities using the e-Aduan@JPJ app.
The app can be used to report other traffic offences.
sebab tu malaysia kena ada e aduan ..rakyat tangkap gambar/video terus je @JPJ_Malaysia @PDRMsia_Trafik ..terus keluar surat saman kat nombar plat tu..terus bagi ewallet kat siapa yg melaporkan kan @tzafrul_aziz .Barulah rakyat jadi mata kepala pkuasa dan yg lain akan waspada— Putera Durian 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@DurianPutera) October 8, 2021
install dashcam, ada bukti dia bwk kereta melulu, report je dkt JPJ.. Report guna apps Respond Rakyat, dalam 2 minggu insya-allah sampai surat kt rumah dia 😂 tp buat ni kena ready naik mahkamah kalau dia X mengaku. Apps ni bagus ade semua agensi kerajaan dalam ni nk buat aduan. pic.twitter.com/TwwW4Xbax6— 🇲🇾 Aliffffff 🇵🇸 (@tok_dagang) April 24, 2022
At the same time, the public is advised to be observant and extra cautious while boarding and leaving buses, taxis, limousines, or any public transport.

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Nancy Shukri Promises To Look Into Crisis Centre Procedure On Rape Cases

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Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Nancy Shukri, has replied to the recent report of a rape victim allegedly not getting all the help she needs from an unnamed hospital.

She thanked the person who shared the ordeal and said that she will verify the current procedure regarding the One Stop Crisis Centre (OSCC).
The OSCC is a service centre established in all Emergency and Trauma Departments (ETD) of government healthcare facilities to manage the survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and neglect.
She also said that this procedure is crucial to protect the well-being of victims, considering the trauma and vulnerability they had to go through.
Thank you for shedding light on this issue. I will make sure to verify the current procedure regarding OSC. Personally, I strongly feel that it is crucial for procedures to prioritize the well-being of victims, considering the immense trauma and vulnerability they experience. https://t.co/NgMhuhmKT6— Nancy Shukri (@NancyShukri) July 6, 2023
Rape victim denied medical exam due to no police report
Nancy was responding to a series of Tweets by @serenespaghetti. In the thread, she said that she received a call from a friend on 5 July, saying that another friend was raped and they didn’t know what to do.
She decided to help them out and called the Women’s Aid Organization (@womensaidorg) to ask for help. They told her that the victim needs to go to a nearby hospital as soon as possible for a medical exam, specifically for a rape kit.
They mentioned that the victim needs to go to the emergency zone and ask to be taken to the OSCC where there will be doctors, police officers and psychologists who can help.
But when the said victim was brought to the hospital that night, the staff there denied them entry into the OSCC because they didn’t have a police report. They were told to make a police report at the police station first and only then can they come back to the hospital.

Not being there to help psysically, Serene had to argue over the phone with the hospital staff to let the victim see a doctor for a medical exam as precious time would be wasted and evidence could be lost. The victim was then allowed to go in.
However, the victim allegedly didn’t receive an immediate medical exam, but was just given an emergency contraceptive and antibiotics for potential STDs. There were also no police officer or psychologist present.
Serene said that the entire experience was frustrating and exhausting. She reitereated that most people were told to not shower or clean themselves up after a rape incident to preserve the evidence on their bodies.
With that being said, she questioned if the victims should waste time being sent back to the police station to recount their traumatic experience before they could receive medical attention.
She also questioned the purpose of a One Stop Crisis Centre if victims were asked to go to multiple places to receive help. The tweet went viral and garnered 545K views at the moment of writing.
Trigger warning: RapeLast night someone called me for help with their friend who was raped. Clueless on what to do, I called @womensaidorg. The person on the phone instructed me that the victim should be brought to the hospital as soon as possible for a medical exam. 1/— serene (@serenespaghetti) July 6, 2023
In this case, one user from the comment section pointed out that this is not due to the faulty OSCC procedure, but the hospital staff at hand during the incident.
As @natasyajack revealed, the OSCC procedure clearly states that if a victim doesn’t have a police report yet, they should not have been sent to the police station to make a report. Instead, they should make a police report at the OSCC itself or fill in a Borang POL59 if a police report there is not readily available.
hi! just to share that this is definitely an incompetence or lack of training from the hcw/hospital staffs side! this is what the official protocol of OSCC from MOH looks like. u could see that multiple times were emphasized that ‘survivors are NOT be sent to the police station’ pic.twitter.com/hJZj6aXV9r— natty (@natasyajack) July 6, 2023
Several people in the comment section wanted Serene to disclose the name of the hospital so that proper action can be taken. However, Serene declined citing safety concerns.
However, she ensured that the details were made known to the relevant authority, such as Nancy.
Thank you, YB. The protocols look great on paper but the implementation is poor. Hospitals and police don’t seem to know what the proper protocol is. I will not publicly disclose the exact hospital as I do not want it to be traced back to the victim, but I was told you are aware. https://t.co/WIvU7hrNrw— serene (@serenespaghetti) July 7, 2023

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Our Sewage Is A Valuable Resource, Here’s Why

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Okay, we know that no one really wants to talk about the stuff we flush down the toilet or wash down the drain, but similar to how water is considered a precious resource that we depend on to sustain our lives and varied lifestyles, the sewage or wastewater produced after we are done with all our washing and flushing matters just as much!

(Credit: Rizal Hilman via Unsplash)
The word “sanitation” doesn’t usually come up in casual conversations, especially for us who live in the more urbanised parts of the world.
However, about half of the people across the globe still lack access to safely managed sanitation services that efficiently and harmlessly dispose of wastewater.
Having a poor sanitation system is not only an unpleasant way to live but leads to disparity, the spread of disease and is also damaging to the environment.
(Credit: IndahWaterKonsortium via Facebook)
So it’s a good thing that for the past 28 years, the national sewerage company, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) has filled a vital link in our overall sanitation infrastructure.
IWK provides Malaysian homes and businesses across the Peninsular with a modern and efficient way of ensuring that wastewater is well-treated, clean and safe, before being discharged into rivers, and making sure that the entire process is sustainable and well-managed so that nothing truly goes to waste.
The way of wastewater
Wastewater, as it turns out, is a valuable commodity in its own right and potentially has more than 101 uses.
It can be treated to become bio-effluents or an alternative source of water for industrial purposes. It can be processed into biosolids to fertilise agriculture. It can even be turned into a renewable energy source in the form of biogas.
As Malaysia moves towards a greener future, IWK is focused on leveraging eco-friendly innovation to become a key player in the circular economy and regenerate value from sustainable practices.
(Credit: Markus Spiske via Unsplash/aleksandarlittlewolf via Freepik)
With its outstanding track record in managing and maintaining public sewerage systems nationwide, in 2021, the government agreed to extend the concession agreement with IWK for another 12 years until December 2034.
The agreement also allows for IWK to expand its non-core initiatives to complement its main revenue stream and create cost savings.
“This is an important approval for IWK as it allows us to derive supplementary revenue to build stable financial resources to support the sewerage operations for the long term,” explained IWK CEO Narendran Maniam in IWK’s Sustainability Report 2021, Embracing Change.
Read More: Here’s Why It’s Important To Pay Our Sewage Bills
Turning waste into wealth
IWK’s non-core activities include several resource recovery practices such as producing recycled water to supplement the water used for commercial and industrial purposes.
This can ease the pressure on the nation’s finite water resources by providing our industries with a separate tap to use to produce goods and services.
Through its partnership with the Selangor state water operator, Air Selangor, IWK jointly manages the Central Water Reclamation facility located in Setia Alam, which can produce some 4 million litres of non-potable treated water a day.
(Credit: IndahWaterKonsortium via Facebook/ Tarikul Raana via Unsplash)
IWK is also undertaking an interesting approach to green technology to manage biosolids produced at its treatment plants as a sustainable biofuel to literally feed our industries.
Using nature’s tiny but mighty decomposers, IWK’s treated biosolids can be used to feed black soldier fly larvae and be grown as food to feed aquatic or ornamental pets.
Read More: IWK Employs “Fly Maggots” To Eat Up Your Sewage Biowaste
Narendran explains that this very organic means of biowaste management can reduce our overall impact on the environment and generate some cost savings and revenue in return.
(Credit: Freepik/Adli Wahid via Unsplash)
Currently, IWK’s Regional Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) in the Klang Valley alone generate some 200 tonnes of biosolids daily, which would otherwise just end up in landfills.
Narendran says that recycling biosolids can potentially reduce the nation’s greenhouse emissions.
This initiative is in line with the Green Technology Malaysia (GTMP) target, which is to achieve 100% recycling of biosolids by 2030 and will result in Green House Gas (GHG) emission reduction of about 11,500 metric tonne CO2e per year.IWK CEO Narendran Maniam.
IWK is also looking to further monetise the assets available at its disposal for Malaysia’s general well-being.
The monetisation potential is sizeable, and one that we look to with much expectation.IWK CEO Narendran Maniam from IWK’s Sustainability Report 2021.
Presently, IWK has access to 3,701 gazetted sewerage sites that can be used to install telecommunication towers and display advertisement billboards as well as run cables along its 22,000 km of sewer pipeline that crisscross nationwide.
(Credit: Kseniia Ilinykh / Unsplash)
In fact, 170 km of fibre-optic cables have already been installed along IWK’s sewer network to improve Malaysia’s broadband coverage.
IWK had even transformed one of its state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facilities into a refuge for Klang Valley’s inhabitants.
The Pantai 2 Regional Sewage Treatment Plant is the first underground sewage treatment plant in Malaysia, capable of treating sewage for over 1 million population equivalent (PE).
It currently stands as the largest plant in the Asia Pacific region, with a public park above ground to provide city folks with a place to relax, be active and enjoy the outdoors.
(Credit: Zamrus Jadid via IWK)
Read More: We’ve Found A Hidden ‘Green’ Gem Amid KL’s Hustle & Bustle
Narendran believes that IWK will continue to push forward and welcomes collaborative efforts in order to lay the groundwork towards a greener more sustainable future for Malaysia.
While the prospects ahead to build alternative revenue streams are exciting, I must caution that it will be a couple more years, at the very least, before we can realise revenue as we would need to put in the enablers which include operational mechanics, collaborations with partners, and investments into assets to facilitate the expansion of non-core businesses.IWK CEO Narendran Maniam from IWK’s Sustainability Report 2021.

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To Get Good Internet For Online Exams, This Sabah Student Spent 24 Hours In A Tree

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As most classes from primary to tertiary education remain online in the pandemic era, a good internet connection and adequate digital devices can easily be taken for granted.
However, one particularly remarkable Sabahan student who spent 24 hours atop a tree just to get a good enough internet connection for online exams serves as a reminder of those who are left behind in the digital gap.
Veveonah Mosibin is a foundation student at University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) who started a YouTube channel a month ago during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period to share her life in what is presumably a rural area in Sabah.
Credit: Veveonah M/YouTube
Veveonah actually did not intend to spend the night atop a tree to do her online examinations. The young Sabahan had initially planned to take her online exams in a hut she had built a few weeks prior atop a hill that had good internet connection.
Unfortunately, she found the hut had partially collapsed, probably due to the strong winds and heavy rains over the past few days.
Not one to give up so easily, the resourceful young woman quickly decided that the top of a tree is the next best option.
Armed with a phone, powerbank, a bottle of mineral water, some food, mosquito netting and tools to aid for her online exam, her 24 hours began.
Veveonah taking her online exam on her phone atop a tree in order to get a good internet connection(Credit: Veveonah M/YouTube)
While the online exams went along well enough, her stay at the tree was not so easy.
She had a particularly  scary brush with a giant hornet (aka Asian murder hornet) that somehow made its way into her makeshift treehouse. In the video, Veveonah also lamented that she did not sleep well as the night was cold and full of strange noises.
A giant hornet got trapped inside the mosquito netting with Veveonah.(Credit: Veveonah M/YouTube)
Despite the challenging atmosphere, Veveonah remained upbeat and never really complained.
This particularly resourceful young woman shares videos that have a similar vibe to the Primitive Technology YouTube channel, showing how she builds a traditional underground well, cooking cassava outdoors on firewood.
Credit: Veveonah M/Facebook
In her videos, it is also revealed that the dynamic Sabahan works every day in her family’s orchard in order to have enough food to eat. She also mentions that her family goes to bed soon after sundown, around 7pm, to save on candles as they do not have electricity at home.
It’s clear that Veveonah does not have an easy life, but her optimism and savviness makes her a very inspirational figure.

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Take A Tour Above The Clouds At KLCC For As Low As RM10

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The world’s tallest twin towers invite you to scale its heights for a spectacular tour in the sky.

For a minimum price of just RM10, Malaysians can now witness the breathtaking views of our nation’s capital on top of what’s arguably the country’s most iconic structure, the Petronas Twin Towers or more popularly known as the heart of Kuala Lumpur, KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre).
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Among the main highlights of the tour is a chance to experience the acrophobic walk across KLCC’s emblematic double-decker sky bridge connecting the two towers, which stand 170 meters above the streets of KL.
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Or ascend higher to catch the stunning views of KL city from the tower’s observation deck on the 86th floor.
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By the looks of KLCC’s social media pages, it seems like the twin towers are as admired as ever, with tour tickets regularly being sold out.

So for those wanting a tour in the sky, do keep in mind that KLCC’s visiting hours are between 10 am to 6 pm every day, except for Mondays.
Also, keep in mind that tickets for the tour are only available on-site at the towers’ official ticketing counter on the Concourse level, so don’t be fooled by any unscrupulous online offers or promotions.
And as part of current Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP), visitors would have to abide by all the necessary guidelines which include hygiene and physical distancing practices.
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Volleyball Slapping Incident: Coach Apologises Publicly

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Saiful Hadee Amar, the volleyball coach in Melaka who was seen in a video slapping two underage female athletes in public, last night apologised publicly for his action.

According to Bernama, the 44-year-old man regretted what he did and was willing to face the repercussions of the incident that happened on 16 December.
“The training that I (handle) has various types including psychological, intensive and physical approaches in shaping the players.
“However, I did not intend to take action which caused injuries… my action is to fire their spirit and motivate them in each match.
“I wish to apologise to all players especially the two players involved, the parents, my own club Mastanah and the Malaysian Volleyball Association (MAVA) as well as the volleyball community in Malaysia,” he said in a press conference at the Melaka State Sports Council (MSN) office in Krubong here yesterday.
Saiful Hadee gave a media statement after meeting with both of the female athletes’ parents behind him. (Credit: Harian Metro)
The parents of the two athletes involved – Abd Halim Bakar, 50 and his wife, Hartini Wagimun, 48, as well as Mohd Ismail Mohd Daud, 43 and his wife, Rohayu Mohd Dahlan, 35, were present at the press conference.
Earlier on 3 January, Abd Halim pleaded for the public to stop antagonizing the coach as he himself and his 14-year-old daughter had already forgiven him. He wished for Saiful Hadee to still remain a volleyball coach.
READ MORE: Volleyball ‘Tampar’ Incident: Students Plead For Netizens To Stop Attacking Their Coach As ‘Gemuk Dan Botak’
State Youth Development, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) VP Shanmugam, National Sports Council (MSN) director-general Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail and Melaka MSN director Asri Ninggal were also there.
I do it to raise their spirit as a player to fight for every victory… the players are my family and my source of strength, without them I cannot be a coach.I am prepared to face any decisions which will be imposed on me. I hope this will be a lesson for myselfSaiful Hadee Amar, 44
Decisions will be taken after the investigation is complete
Shanmugam said that all decisions will be made by MAVA after the association’s investigation with the Ministry of Education (MoE) is completed.
Among the actions that can be taken against him is either suspending or terminating his service as the coach of the Melaka U-14 (women) volleyball team.
Despite the apology and understanding between the coach and the parents, the issue needs to be properly investigated as it has received the attention of various parties.The coach’s position is divided into several levels, firstly the investigation by the state government over the viral video. Secondly he also served the Ministry of Education, so its Integrity Unit will conduct further investigation. Shanmugam, State Youth Development, Sports and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) VP
Shanmugan also wishes for the public to stop magnifying the issue as it indirectly disturbs and affects the emotions of both players.
READ MORE: Volleyball Slapping Incident: Investigation Continues Despite Apology, Says Hannah Yeoh

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There Are Solutions For M’sia’s Slow Buses But We’re Not Doing Them

Buses are a ubiquitous mode of transport that is available in almost every part of the world.
The same is true with us here in Malaysia as we have our own bus system.
One of the major players is Prasarana and its Rapid bus system which is available throughout the Klang Valley, Kuantan, and Penang, among other places.
These guysPhoto Credit: Malay Mail
Currently, their ridership is around 400,000 daily.
Its bus services, however, experienced a decline in total ridership by 10 percent to 81 million passengers in a year against the corresponding period which is roughly around 88 million.
One of the complaints given by riders is that the system is too slow which might also be a contributing factor towards the decline.
Although there might be a lot of reasons why the buses are slow, the main factor worldwide is having to compete with personal vehicles on the roads.
Because of this, we have around 87% of Klang Valley denizens who drive alone to work, the highest percentage in the world and not something we can be proud of.
All aboardPicture Credit: Malay Mail
Why not try dedicated bus lanes?
Here’s an idea to make buses efficient; Dedicated bus lanes.
It allows them to skip the traffic, which, as said before, is one of the main contributing factors for them being slow.
What riders really want are essentially three things:

Reliability.
Speed of the buses where it comes on time.
Convenience, where the process of getting into the bus, the wait, and the ride aren’t too cumbersome.

Does it work?
The short answer is, yes.
As you can see from the video below, the Los Angeles Metro moves around 70 buses an hour during the evening rush.
This reduces the time for commuters to wait for a ride and also to reach their destinations.
In 17 seconds of traffic, the three buses carried around 210 people while the cars had to go through the massive congestion.

A bird’s eye view of a dedicated bus lane in action. We’re moving nearly 70 buses an hour through the Flower Street bus lane each evening! pic.twitter.com/funsVVdX81
â€” LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) July 23, 2019

When it was implemented in Seattle, their King County Metro saw an 8 percent increase in bus riders over the past nine years and gained about 700,000 rides between 2016 and 2017 alone.
Or, try Bus Rapid Transits (BRTs)
Over here in Asia, there are places that already have the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) such as Taiwan which connects 3 cities: Chiayi, Taipei, and Taichung.
The route spans around 107km and the buses transport around 1.3 million passengers per day.
To put that in a Malaysian context, it is roughly around 18% of the total population of Klang Valley which has around 7.2 million people.

Bus rapid transit (BRT), also called a busway or transitway, is a bus-based public transport system designed to improve capacity and reliability relative to a conventional bus system.
Typically, a BRT system includes roadways that are dedicated to buses, and gives priority to buses at intersections when interacting with other traffic.
BRT aims to combine the capacity and speed of a metro with the flexibility, lower cost, and simplicity of a bus system.
It started out in Brazil, and many countries have been implementing it, including Indonesia – in the middle of Jakarta, #doneclaim – and also in Thailand.

Do we even have BRTs?
For now, in Malaysia, there’s the BRT Sunway Line. A fully elevated dedicated busway line that provides a connection between the KTM Komuter and Kelana Jaya Line LRT extension.
It spans around 5.4km and has a total of 6 stations; USJ 7, South Quay, Sunway University, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway Mentari and Setia Jaya)

Even Johor is upping their BRT game as the state is investing RM2.56 billion and launching it in 2022.
There will be 39 stations along the 51km-long trunk lines and the bus network will cover around 90% of Iskandar Malaysia.
These are great but we need to kick it up a notch to not only make buses more efficient but also help to reduce congestion.
Malaysia had the idea to introduce BRT Federal Line in 2011, but it was shelved for some reason.
It was supposed to span across 34km with 25 stations and provide easy connectivity to LRT, MRT, and KTM commuter rail lines, with all stops linked to other bus services.
Although it might be a difficult thing to do as it requires the collaboration of various stakeholders, the end result could be rewarding not only for riders but also the service providers themselves.

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Minimum Wage Officially Raised To RM1,500 On 1 May

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the minimum wage would be raised to RM1,500 effectively on 1 May 2022.

New Straits Times reported that the implementation of the policy would only involve private sector companies with a minimum of five workers for now.
However, the Human Resources Ministry will hold discussions with Tan Sri Noh Omar’s Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Ministry to allow small and micro companies to postpone the implementation of the minimum wage, as they might not have the ability to pay.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, as quoted by The Malay Mail.
Former Human Resources minister M, Kulasegaran said while the move to increase the minimum wage is welcomed, the decision should be made across the board, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
According to The Vibes, Kulasegaran proposed the federal government allocate subsidies for SMEs that may not be able to cope with the costs of raising the minimum wage.
Protection for women in alimony cases
Ismail Sabri also announced the protection given to women in alimony cases. The Edge Markets reported that banks would freeze the accounts of former husbands who did not pay alimony.
Once the ruling has been obtained, the bank will make a direct deduction from the ex-husband’s account and pay the ex-wife.
READ MORE: Banks To Freeze Ex-Husbands’ Account And Make Direct Deduction To Pay Alimony
Ex-husbands who refuse to pay child support after divorce will have their bank accounts frozen AND the banks will transfer directly to the mother with order from court. Best news I’ve heard in 2022 I’m tearing up 😭— 戦え🏴 (@inevanesce) March 19, 2022
Ismail Sabri added that recently widowed women would be allowed to work from home during edah (the waiting period of four months and 10 days), and employers can’t force them to work from the office during that period.

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Don’t Be A Bad Boss: Netizens Wants Employers To Accept Digital HSO

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Netizens said the refusal by employers to accept digital copies of the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) and Release Order (RO) is causing hardship for the working class.

They appealed to employers to have good, solid common sense and empathy to defeat Covid-19.

Penat juga nak keluarkan surat HSO untuk majikan yang tak nak terima digital HSO pekerja dalam mySejahtera. Tak boleh ke mySejahtera ni autogenerate surat HSO kalau disahkan positif atau kontak rapat? Kesian tgk kawan2 dekat CAC tu. @Khairykj @DGHisham @KKMPutrajaya— 🇲🇾 azriq aliq ajiq 🇵🇸 (@AliqAjiq) February 21, 2022
Others said the situation is made worse by the MySejahtera app, citing deficiencies such as delays in the status updates.
READ MORE: Covid-19: What Makes You A Close Contact And How To Declare In MySejahtera

hso lambat keluar.. aniq dah 5 hari kuarantin baru keluar hso.. pening nak jawab dgn bos ingat kita tipu status hso https://t.co/sRV8cbzjfQ— ddalgi 🍓 (@__afukai) February 14, 2022
Previously, the Health Ministry had also called on employers to accept digital copies.
READ MORE: Health DG Tells Employers “Digital HSO And Release Order Certs Are Valid”

Accordingly, employees only need to submit the screenshot of the HSO to their employer.
Sekiranya majikan anda memerlukan surat Perintah Pengawasan dan Pemerhatian (HSO) ataupun Pelepasan Perintah Pengawasan dan Pemerhatian (Release Order), anda hanya perlu screenshot daripada MySejahtera untuk diberikan kepada majikan.#ANMS#sihatsepanjanghayat#COVID19Vaccine pic.twitter.com/8aUSOB4hrf— KKM Portal MyHealth (@MyHEALTHKKM) February 26, 2022
However, critics argued that screenshots are vulnerable to fraud.
Perhaps a low level of trust is why employers are hesitant to accept digital certs.
Maaf cakap, screenshot boleh diedit (contoh). Dicadangkan supaya HSO/RO boleh dijana ke dalam bentuk PDF yang ada kod QR atau pun no siri, sama seperti Sijil Digital Vaksinasi untuk diserahkan oleh pekerja kepada majikan untuk disemak, disahkan & direkodkan. pic.twitter.com/c9fNH8NzwD—  دودول dOdOl (@encikISWAN) February 26, 2022

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LEGO Friends Celebrates A Decade Of Friendship With A 1,114 Pieces Tree House Set

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The LEGO Group marked the 10th anniversary of its successful Friends franchise with an exclusive new celebratory set – 41703 LEGO Friends Friendship Tree House – and seven other new sets.

Launched in 2012, the LEGO Friends theme introduced a new type of character, the mini-doll, a figure designed to the same scale as the classic LEGO minifigure, but with more detail.
The theme was originally aimed to deliver a dollhouse-like experience by being more realistic, detailed, and diverse, combined with the elements of animal nurturing, friendship, interior building, and role play.
Marking its 10th anniversary, the LEGO group is releasing eight new sets including a special 10 Years of Friendship set complete with easter eggs, hidden treasures, and a 3D digital building guide in the LEGO Building Instructions app.
With our 2022 product line-up, we have the most diverse character line-up we have ever had – including lots of amazing new supporting characters. The colour palette and tone of voice has also evolved to represent the modern world – with new exciting architecture and details. I really hope our fans are as excited about the innovation as we areCreative Lead, Design Director, Fenella Blaize Charity, LEGO Group.
The eight new LEGO Friends sets are:
41695 LEGO FRIENDS Pet Clinic

Ages: 4+111 piecesRRP: RM 289.90
41697 LEGO FRIENDS Turtle Protection Vehicle

Ages: 6+90 piecesRRP: RM 39.90
41700 LEGO FRIENDS Beach Glamping

Ages: 6+380 piecesRRP: RM 179.90
41701 LEGO FRIENDS Street Food Market

Ages: 6+592 piecesRRP: RM 219.90
41702 LEGO FRIENDS Canal Houseboat

Ages: 7+737 piecesRRP: RM 349.90
41703 LEGO FRIENDS Friendship Tree House

Ages: 8+1,114 piecesRRP: RM 399.90
41704 LEGO FRIENDS Main Street Building

Ages: 8+1,682 piecesRRP: RM 699.90
41707 LEGO FRIENDS Tree-Planting Vehicle

Ages: 6+336 piecesRRP: RM 139.90
They Never Gave Up The Idea
LEGO Friends is not LEGO Group’s first attempt at making a theme aimed at girls. They started with the Homemaker theme back in 1971, tried again with Belville in 1994, and rebooted the Scala theme in 1997.
But, LEGO Friends has been its most successful attempt yet.

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Here’s How You Can Transform Yourself Into An Anime Character On Snapchat

There’s a Snapchat filter that is able to transform you into an anime character, and it’s currently trending worldwide.
This is the #AnimeFilter.

#animefilter cat arguing meme in anime style pic.twitter.com/pc4vP7ry61— Rose (@Rose97490019) September 22, 2020

https://twitter.com/AKiraLuz_/status/1308370378427969536

The #animefilter on my dog has got me dyyyyying pic.twitter.com/Ladue7uLSZ— tiffanie (@toffubie) September 22, 2020

Here’s how you can get the filter on Snapchat:
Download Snapchat if you haven’t.Click this link to download the filter. The filter is now in your account!
In case you can’t spot it, this is how it looks like:

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Have fun!

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DBKL Revokes Crackhouse’s License, Permanently Bans Owner From Setting Up Business In The City

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had decided to revoke the Crackhouse Comedy Club’s license effective 30 July and permanently blacklisted its owner from registering any businesses for any premises inside the city.
According to Berita Harian, the decision was made by DBKL’s licensing committee in a meeting on 29 July.

“In fact, we also decided to blacklist the owner of this club from registering a business license in Kuala Lumpur forever.
“This means that the owner of the club cannot register any business activity in Kuala Lumpur even if using a different name and company,” Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias was quoted as saying.
Jalaludin said this in a press conference after leading a joint operation at the Selayang Market today.
He also said that the city’s authority body also monitoring several clubs suspected of flaunting their license and permit of operation.
“For those who violate the licensing conditions, then they will not be spared from strict action,” he said, adding that DBKL will continue to monitor and carry out inspections periodically.
“At the same time, actions, monitoring and inspections will be carried out periodically by DBKL because we do not out on our actions,” he said.
On 22 July, the co-owner of Crackhouse Comedy Club, Rizal Van Geyzel, claimed trial for three charges of uploading videos on three separate social media platforms which allegedly incited racial tensions.
READ MORE: Crackhouse Comedy Co-Founder Rizal Van Geyzel Arrested Over Old Videos Allegedly Insulting Islam

The videos of Rizal’s past stand-up routines resurfaced following a viral video of a woman claiming to be a Muslim and to have memorised 15 juzuk (chapters) of the Quran before stripping off her headscarf and baju kurung to reveal her skimpy clothing during an open-mic routine at the club in June.
Subsequently, the comedy club was ordered to be temporarily shut down after the authorities found that it has been operating without an entertainment license.
Meanwhile, the woman, Siti Nuramira Abdullah was charged with insulting Islam at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on 13 July.
Her boyfriend, Alexander Navin Vijayachandrana, a freelance writer, was charged at the Petaling Jaya sessions court with two charges under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, for improper use of network facilities by making and initiating the transmission of offensive videos.
READ MORE: “I Don’t Know This Person” Alleycats’ David Arumugam Denies Knowing Controversial Crackhouse Couple
Netizens however were left baffled by DBKL’s decision, questioning why the owner was banned for life from operating any businesses inside Kuala Lumpur, with some of them urging the club’s owner to lawyer up and challenge the decision.
When we have politically appointed mayors and city councilors, this is what we get. The owner should probably consider legal avenues.— Kelvin L (@kelvinlym) August 17, 2022
wow, it is ridiculous and extremely disproportionate. This should be challenged and overturned. Plus he should sue the dodgy duo that caused this— The Garuda (@HRDipendra) August 17, 2022
However, there are also those who believe that it was the right decision from DBKL as the Comedy Crackhouse Club fiasco shouldn’t be allowed to repeat in the future.
Lesson: Those who dabble with fire will only get burnt.— ♿🐜🦂Anthony SB Thanasayan (@wheelchairant) August 17, 2022
Fair enough. Insulting religion should never be taken lightly, no matter which believes you practice— My physical romance (@geek_twin) August 17, 2022
For others, the club’s owner can simply operate another business in several areas in Selangor which is located a stone’s throw away from Kuala Lumpur.
nvm just move across the road to Bandar Utama . In Selangor already !— Nickster (@telur1) August 17, 2022
READ MORE: Merdekarya Sheds Light On ‘Comedian’ Couple Who Insulted Islam During Crackhouse’s Open Mic Session

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They Found 2 Huge “Anacondas” At A Construction Site In Terengganu

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The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) had to be called into a construction site in Marang, Terengganu yesterday when workers apparently dug up two huge reticulated pythons in Kampung Gong Nangka.

“The discovery of two Anacondas in Terengganu,” wrote the caption on APM’s official social media channels, describing how huge the two gigantic pythons were.
The reptiles weighed a whopping 250kg and over 100kg and measured at 5.8m and 4.2m, each.
Images shared online showed APM personnel standing over the snakes in a barren and muddy patch of land, which still had a touch of greenery left in the background, before transporting ’em into a back of a truck.
(Credit: Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia via Facebook)
The construction crew were said to have been shocked when they found the two snakes there.
Netizens online were obviously impressed by such a discovery and someone even asked if the snakes were still alive?
BESAR LAH WAKNAT! https://t.co/raMX2QQSmo— Niq (@aaniqakml) December 9, 2021
Ular tu hidup lagi tak..— Nur Ain (@myanjezuash) December 10, 2021
By the looks of the restraining tool used by the APM personnel on the animals’ heads, it might be safe to assume that they still are, and we hope that they’re safely relocated to a less disturbed habitat.

Pythons always get second place!
Despite pop culture telling us that the anaconda is the biggest meanest snake around, the Reticulated Python, or the “Ular Sawa Batik” as we call ’em here in Malaysia, can actually grow to be longer than the Green Anaconda – credited to be the biggest and heaviest snake in the world.
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Found throughout most parts of Southeast Asia, the Malayopython reticulatus can reach up to 10m in length – which is taller than a giraffe!
These pythons make their home in forested and shrubland areas, and also like to hang around rivers and lakes.
But the species is known to make do with living in urban habitats close to human populations and are even said to have been found in sewers in East Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.
Though the reticulated python is not listed as an endangered species in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, habitat loss is said to be having a weird and unexpected effect on them.
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According to a report by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), the reticulated pythons are actually thriving in habitats that have replaced natural forests, like plantations and orchards.
These agroforest systems are said to be increasing the availability of sustainable habitat for the python – able to provide them with prey to feed on, dense cover, and filled with water sources provided by drainage systems and aqueducts.

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Study: 4 Major Things Malaysians Are Worried About in 2019

A study conducted by a local think tank revealed the worries of everyday Malaysians.
Polling the opinions of 1,992 Malaysians with respondents from all walks of life, the National Worry Index (NWI) by Emir Research listed some of the major concerns that plague the minds of Malaysians today, as well as their anxieties for the future:
1. Rising cost of living
The study showed that 86% of Malaysians are bothered by the current cost of living and highlighted that this concern was most prevalent in the Malay community compared to other races in the country.

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Letâ€™s use the Klang Valley as an example and we can see why this is a valid concern.

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According to the Malaysian Department of Statistics (DOSM), in 2018 the average Malaysian only makes about RM2,000 to RM3,000 a month.
But based on Bank Negara Malaysiaâ€™s (BNM) estimates, that same year the average single Malaysian living in KL would need RM2,700 to make a living wage, the minimum income necessary for a person to meet basic needs.
This amount continues to go up for couples without children as they would need RM4,500 a month to survive, while a couple with 2 children would need RM6,500 to make ends meet.

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Additionally, the nationâ€™s Consumer Price Index – the average change in the price of goods and services – had also increased by 0.2% as of May 2019 compared to the same period last year, resulting in Malaysians spending a bit more to fulfil their basic needs.
2. Unaffordable housing
86% of Malaysians worry that houses in the country are getting more and more expensive, and theyâ€™re not wrong. The number of unsold residential property in the country has been rising annually, and so have the prices.

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According to BNM, the price of homes in the country are â€œseriously unaffordableâ€ and most Malaysians are unable to purchase newly launched properties as they are nearly 50% more expensive than the maximum affordable housing price of RM282,000.
This housing problem has also been the reason why the overall household debt level remains high as more Malaysians are going into debt in order to own homes.

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And things arenâ€™t looking up for those who are renting either, as reportedly the average rental rate in KL is still 30% above the average monthly Malaysian income.
3. Job opportunities & youth unemployment
The NWI revealed that 77% of Malaysians are distressed on the number of available employment opportunities in the country, while another 76% are concerned about the level of youth unemployment.

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Between 2010 and 2017, BNM reported that the number of graduates (diploma and degree grads) entering the workforce surpasses the number of available jobs.
Additionally, based on data from DOSM, the nationâ€™s unemployment rate still remained at 3.3% for the third quarter of 2019, the same as it was the previous year, and is also expected to remain there next year.

With the number of people aged between 15 to 39-years-old currently making up 45% of the population, there is a rising concern that there are simply not enough jobs to go around.
4. Household debt
With the high cost of living and unaffordable housing, 76% of Malaysians are also worried about their debt situation.

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According to BNM, the national household debt level is currently at 82% of the nationâ€™s gross domestic product (GDP).
Though most Malaysians are still able to make consistent payments on their loans and sustain a comfortable living, BNM cautioned that the majority of the population are still vulnerable to financial distress and instability, especially the B40 households who earn less than RM3,000 monthly.

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This is relevant to data from the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK) that revealed that a large majority of Malaysians between the ages of 20 to 60-years old could not afford RM1,000 for emergency expenses as well as having a minimal understanding regarding their personal financial needs and how to spend their earnings.

The future brings with it change and uncertainty and it looks like Malaysians are generally uneasy by what â€œtomorrowâ€ holds for them and the country.

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TLDR: More Malaysian Aristocrats Linked To Having Massive Overseas Fortunes

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Former Finance Minister Tun Dr Daim Zainuddin’s family members has been mentioned in the Pandora Papers which reveals politicians, Ministers and other prominent figures related to offshore business dealings.

MalaysiaKini did an in-depth coverage on the issue, reporting that both of his sons, Muhammad Amir Zainuddin Daim and Muhammad Amin Zainuddin Daim were listed as shareholders in the Newton Invest & Finance Limited in the British Virgin Isles (BVI) – along with Naimah Khalid (their mother and Daim’s third wife).
It’s reported that the company has properties in London worth £10 million in 2017.
This is not the only company that both brothers are tied to as it’s also pointed out that they are owners of several offshore firms – including Splendid International Ltd which has properties worth £12 million.
Along with their mother, the two are also reported to be shareholders in multiple firms in London which dabble in investment or property management.
The Pandora Papers revealed that the companies and trusts held by Daim’s children, wife or known business associates rack up to at least £25 million in assets.
Besides his two sons and third wife, Daim’s daughter, Aslinda Daim-Pan and also one of his associates, Josephine Premla were also mentioned in the documents.
Daim said he didn’t do anything wrong
Meanwhile, Daim has taken a jab at MalaysiaKini’s latest report, calling it an “endless obsession”.
He was quoted saying that not all the trustees listed were his and all the transactions he conducted were legitimate and added that said the trustee was part of the “estate planning” since he retired.
Daim said that the report is implying innuendo and speculative misconduct and deems it as “unprofessional” and an attempt to tarnish his reputation.
ICIJ says there’s more to come
The revelation came into public attention after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) published the “Pandora Papers” – an exposé that allegedly sheds light on the financial secrets of 35 current and former world leaders as well as more than 330 politicians worldwide.
FMT reported that the association will be leaking more documents in the coming days, months or even years as the ICIJ have 12 million files to dissect.
Touted as the “most expansive exposé of financial secrecy yet”, the investigation involves more than 600 journalists from 117 countries.
The Pandora Papers was published five years after the Panama Papers – also published by the ICIJ, which asserted that some national leaders and their confidants used offshore banking to conceal their fortunes.

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[Watch] Rapid Penang Bus Causes Accident, Public Dissatisfied With Explanation

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A Rapid Penang bus was involved in an accident with a car and motorcycle.

The bus captain and passengers were reported safe after the accident in Jalan Tun Sardon, Penang.
According to an official statement by Rapid Penang, the incident occurred at 6.41 am.

The aftermath of the accident. (Pix: Wapcar)
The collision involved a white Perodua Kenari car driven by a man and a woman that collided with the front of the Rapid Penang bus route T502.
At the time, a motorcycle behind Kenari’s car was also involved in the accident.
A video recording of the incident went viral, which puts the bus driver at fault.

https://twitter.com/ashreeennn/status/1554244048449183744

However, the explanation issued by Rapid Penang invited the public’s dissatisfaction.
Based on the viral video, netizens say that is clear that the Rapid Penang bus swerved into the opposite lane, which resulted in a collision with the two other road users.

Ye betul. Kemalangan berlaku malam tadi. Mustahil la xdpt apa2 info dri Rapid Penang. Boleh pula tanya org awam. Eh.— lazybear 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@nanafzl) August 1, 2022
In the meantime, a friend of the victim’s sister, who riding the motorcycle, shared through TikTok that she was conscious but suffered several serious injuries.
  @cheqja83 doakan sahabat saya adiknya eton mengalami kemalangan ketika dlm perjalanan ke tempat kerja. bus rapid masuk Line depa langgar kereta dan dia dibelakang kereta. info mengenai pemandu kereta xdpt dikenal pasti. #fypシ #fypシ゚viral #cheqjaa #pendosainginkesyurga ♬ Bila Waktu Tlah Berakhir – Opick
The victim’s lungs and liver are said to be damaged, while the neck was broken.
The head was bleeding but not dangerous, and the victim received treatment in the ICU.
The condition of the victims in the Perodua Kenari was uncertain, but based on the pictures in the TikTok video, the car involved was severely damaged due to the collision.

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M’sian illustrates ‘alternative’ brand logos based on Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign design

A local artist envisions what it would be like if big brands were to follow in the brushstrokes taken by the recently unveiled Visit Malaysia 2020 logo.

gRaPhIc dEsIgN iS mY pAsSiOn pic.twitter.com/rWsp1ocrTx
â€” VieN (@ComicsByVieN) July 31, 2019

If you remember just a few weeks ago, the country was abuzz with comments and critiques in regards to the supposed grammatical error seen on the logoâ€™s copywriting.
Riding on a similarly artsy trending theme on social media, comic artist VieN took to Twitter to poke fun at this fact, illustrating how some local and international brands might adapt the disputable tourism campaign’s branding attempt.
McDonald’s

(Image Credit: Screenshot via Twitter)

No “pada pa pa paaa” here apparently…
KFC

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Oh, Colonel Sanders… What have they done to you?!
Nike

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Just like the pair of knock offs they got at Petaling Street!
THOT Hot FM

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Music that’ll have you busting down all day…
Milo

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Too DOOG!
The Chicken Rice Shop

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Whats chicken rice without the RICE?

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Though quite quirky with his fun creations, VieN pointed out that the images were nothing more than just a harmless parody.

Zooming out of Twitterjaya… The internet had also been flooded with its share of parodies with mentions and memes trashing on Marvel Studio’s new ‘Loki’ series.

Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC, Marvel Studiosâ€™ LOKI, an original series with Tom Hiddleston. Streaming exclusively on Disney+, Spring 2021. pic.twitter.com/Ntb8g9SSwq
â€” Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019

Just like our Visit Malaysia 2020 conundrum, fans were quick to judge the aesthetics of the new logo and how it does not represent the image and stature of Marvel and its line of shows with its weird assortment of seemingly random typefaces.

wow that logo for the Loki series is really something special! pic.twitter.com/XagfUPkccL
â€” AJC (@CarsForThePSP) July 21, 2019

 pic.twitter.com/NbbVLRBuBf
â€” lunita0026 (@lunita0026) July 21, 2019

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â€” Jonathan (@thetrumpetguy13) July 21, 2019

Who would’ve guessed there were so many talented artists and graphic designers out there…

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Selangor Kickstarts ‘Mental Sihat’ Programme With 700 Subsidised Slots

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The Selangor state government has announced that it’ll bear the cost of mental health treatment for Selangor residents under the Selangor Mental Sihat (SEHAT) programme.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government will bear the cost of screening, psychiatric consultation, basic psychotherapy treatment, and medication for the first two weeks of mental health treatment.
The SEHAT programme is allocated RM222,600 to help those from lower-income groups get the mental health help they need.
Netizens online welcomed the initiative for making mental health treatment accessible to the public.
Wow! Great stuff from Selangor government to make mental healthcare more accessible to its residents. https://t.co/gekye31fMO— Qyira Yusri 🏴 (@takterqyira) January 16, 2023
To apply for the programme, citizens need to download the Selangkah app. More information about the mental health initiative can also be found in the app.
The SEHAT programme was launched during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown to help manage the worrying mental health situation in the country.

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CMCO Across 4 Sabah Districts Extended, TEMCO Enforced In 6 Red Zones

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The government will be expanding the Movement Control Order (MCO) in several areas across Sabah in efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19.

During a live press conference from self-isolation, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in 4 districts across Sabah would be extended till October 26.
Ismail Sabri during a live streamed press conference on October 9(YouTube/Buletin TV3)
Additionally, the government will be enforcing a Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) in 6 localities that have been classified as Covid-19 red zones in the district of Semporna and Kunak.
Some 35,000 residents will be placed under a total lockdown from October 11 till October 24, where stay-at-home orders are fully in effect and all business, service and outdoor activities are prohibited, except for emergencies;
Semporna
Kampung Bangau-BangauKampung PanjiKampung AirKampung SimunulKampung Pinggir Bakau
Kunak
Kampung Pangkalan
Ismail Sabri said that the Sabah state government will be providing food and supplies to residents affected by the TEMCO as well as conducting Covid-19 screenings in the area.
The minister also added that the government will be changing Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) whenever necessary on a case-by-case basis.

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