I Holidayed At A Japanese Island Full Of US Military Bases. It Was The Best Vacation Of My Life

The idea of a place nearly obliterated by war bombs with
active military bases as the ideal vacation might sound ludicrous to many. But
the cluster of Japanese islands in the East China Sea, collectively known as
Okinawa is like nowhere else in the world.
For military history nerds, the mention of Okinawa conjures
up images of US military bases and the devastating effects of the 1945 Battle
of Okinawa at the height of World War 2. This 82-day battle between the US and
Japanese armed forces is known for being one of the bloodiest in the Pacific
and often referred to as the â€œtyphoon of steelâ€.
Scenes of devastation from the Battle of Okinawa displayed at the  Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum.(Credit: TRP)
Following the loss of the Japanese army, Okinawa fell under a â€œtrusteeship ruleâ€ by the US and the island became a highly valuable asset to the US military. Â Under the 27-year rule by the US military, Okinawans witnessed their island playing a central role during the Korean War and Vietnam War.
Even after the 1972 handover of Okinawa back to Japan, these US military bases remain active and occupy roughly 18% of the main island today.
A guide at the Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum revealed that their encounters with the ugliness of war made Okinawans staunch advocates of peace.
 Every time Okinawans see fighter jets in the sky, thereâ€™s a little sadness inside. Guide at Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Museum.
Flowers placed in front of a cave that was used as a makeshift hospital during the Battle of Okinawa. Young female students were mobilised to assist in surgery and amputations of the wounded. Their stories are told at the Himeyuri Peace Museum nearby.(Credit: TRP)
How Okinawa Became The Best Vacation Of My Life
The islanders developed something called the â€œOkinawan
Heartâ€- a deep respect for personal dignity above all else, rejecting any act
related to war and cherishing culture as they believe itâ€™s a supreme expression
of humanity.
In fact, itâ€™s this â€œOkinawan Heartâ€ that led to what one can
only describe as a truly miraculous recovery. Relishing in the idyllic beauty
surrounding them and most importantly, always championing for peace, might be
why the islanders are among the longest living people in the world.
The sea and it’s treasures are central to the life and times of Okinawans.(Credit: TRP)
As a former island nation under the Ryukyu kingdom from the 15th to the 19th century, the â€œOkinawan Heartâ€ is found in its cultural and marine treasures.
Sacred Start
According to local legends, Okinawa islands were created by
a goddess named Amamikyo. It is said that she first descended on the tiny
Kudaka island and noticed that there were sacred spots around the sea. She then
asked the gods for soil and thus formed the island of Okinawa, where the sacred
spots are known as utaki.
The most sacred of these utaki is Sefa-utaki on the main island, directly opposite Kudaka island.
The entrance to Sefa-utaki is said to resemble the birth canal. Anyone who crosses through is considered reborn.(Credit: TRP)
During the reign of the Ryukyu kingdom, the highest Noro priestess called Kikoeokimi would be inaugurated at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site is deemed so sacred to Okinawans that they continue to carry out prayers at Sefa-utaki to this day.
The journey to Sefa-utaki is also somewhat of a pilgrimage as youâ€™d need to cross the Nirai-Kanai Bridge, named after the land of the gods, Nirai-Kanai.
Nirai-Kanai bridge, which leads towards Sefa-utaki is also a symbol of the land of the gods which Okinawans believe is located just beyond the horizon.(Credit: TRP)
Stunning Vistas
If thereâ€™s one thing that Okinawa never runs out of is a spectacular
view of the sea. The island itself is largely made of raised coral reef (Okinawan
limestone), which itself is quite porous so youâ€™d see plenty of unique shapes carved
out from the winds and lashing waves.
One particularly lovely example is the Heart Rock
formation slightly off the coast of Kouri island.
The Heart Rock is a natural rock formation on Kouri Island.(Credit: TRP)
Another great spot to take in the ocean view is Cape Manzamo on the western front of the island and a great spot to watch the sunset. The most notable feature is the elephant head-shaped cliff surrounded coral reefs and the clearest, bluest waters Iâ€™ve ever seen in my life.
The iconic elephant head cliff surrounded by coral reefs and crystalline waters at Cape Manzamo.(Credit: TRP)
Whale of A Time
As a non-diver, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is probably the closest Iâ€™ll ever get to replicating that experience outside of the water.
The aquarium at the Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park (Ocean Expo Park) is designed to mimic the changing diversity of marine life, starting from the shallow beach water to the deep sea.
These strange creatures are called garden eels- something I only knew existed after seeing them at the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.(Credit: TRP)
The journey begins with some friendly petting of starfishes and sea cucumbers before heading downwards into the â€œdepths of the oceanâ€ aka Kuroshio Sea.
This is where we come face to face with one of the few places to witness whale sharks, manta rays and bull sharks majestically gliding in front of your eyes. Thereâ€™s also a corner under this tank where you can watch these creatures swim overhead like youâ€™re in a surreal dream.

Take A Walk
Honestly, one of the best ways to know a place is to simply
take a walk. But in Okinawa, you can literally take a walk down history on the
500-year old Kinjo-cho Stone-paved path.
The 500-year old Kinjo-cho Stone-paved path is now a scenic walk through old Naha city.(Credit: TRP)
What was once a military road
for sending forces to Naha Port in case of an emergency during the mid-century Ryukyuan
kingdom, itâ€™s now a lovely walk through a lush neighbourhood.
Youâ€™d spot pretty flowers, fat neighbourhood cats and even the traditional Shisa dragon- a local guardian heavily featured at entrances throughout the island. The path also crosses a small bishop woods area where there is another utaki (sacred spot) of 300-year-old trees.
Some sights spotted along the Kinjo-cho Stone-paved path. The Shisa dragon (right) is an Okinawa guardian that is found at entrances of homes and buildings to ward off bad luck.(Credit: TRP)
If you ever get tired on the 800m
long path, thereâ€™s a beautifully preserved community rest house to catch your
breath and even a quaint cafÃ© with a nice view.
Journey To The Past
Ryukuyu Mura is a retelling of Old Okinawa, complete with heritage houses that were moved into the place for preservation and protection. Inside, you can traipse through these 200-year-old structures and witness the re-enactment of village life during ancient times.
Itâ€™s also like a historically educational theme park. There are exciting traditional drum performances, dances, Okinawan snacks, pottery workshops and even a mini treasure-hunt for visitors.
Traditional Ryukyuan dance performance at the square of Ryukyu Mura village(Credit: TRP)
At Nakijin-jÃ´ Castle, youâ€™d get a hint of life before the Ryukyuan kingdom was unified.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site has been around since the 13th century. It’s an architectural marvel as the walls are constructed using an ancient technique where rocks are piled and arranged without any binding agent (like cement).
The rocks are fitted according to their natural shapes, like a real-life jigsaw puzzle that survived almost 700 years of typhoons and wars.
The formidable stone walls of Nakijin-jÃ´ Castle were highly effective at keeping enemies at bay.(Credit: TRP)
This fortified castle is also home to several sacred utakis and one of the prettiest spots to catch the first cherry blossoms of Japan, which begin mid-January in Okinawa compared to the April blossoms on mainland Japan. Â
FYI, the sakura of Okinawa is a different species called Kanhizakura
with dark pink petals and quite distinctive from the Somei-Yoshino trees
seen in mainland Japan.
Nakijin-jÃ´ Castle is also one of the best places to catch the first sakura blossoms of Japan.(Credit: TRP)

The real reason I fell in love with Okinawa is the deep respect they have for the land, and knowing how they rose from the blood-soaked ashes of war to become a paradise island truly makes one appreciate the fragility of life.
Trust me, youâ€™ll fall in love with the Okinawan Heart and in
the end, leave a piece of your heart behind.

TRP would like to thank AirAsia X and Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) for making this trip happen. The low-cost carrierâ€™s KL â€“ Okinawa route flies 4 times a week, with a short layover in Taipei.
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“Baaaaaaaaa bye” Philippines joins Malaysia in sending back rubbish falsely declared as recycling

The world was recently shocked by scandalous news of wealthy nations dumping their rubbish at developing countries.
But the little guys are done with their trashy behaviour. Litter-ally.

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In case you missed the latest update, Malaysia shipped back 450 metric tonnes of illegally imported waste from UK, US, and China last week.

Yeo Bee Yin, Energy, Science, Technology, Environment, and Climate Change Minister  aka the Minister With The Longest Title(Picture Credit: Malay Mail)

Now, The Philippines has pulled the trigger and joins Malaysia in sending back rubbish falsely declared as recycling to Canada after weeks of threats by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

Don’t mess with Duterte(Picture Credit: Philippines Lifestyle News)

On May 31, the Asean country sent back 69 containers containing 1,500 tonnes of garbage that was sent to Manila in 2014.
It was a huge sigh of relief for the country, but Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teddy Locsin Jr seemed particularly excited as seen in his tweets below:

Baaaaaaaaa bye, as we say it. pic.twitter.com/VetL4fP4Nj
â€” Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) May 31, 2019

Iâ€™m crying. Iâ€™m gonna miss it so. Never mind. Another Filipino will find a way to import another batch. Boohoohoo. pic.twitter.com/RkdmhHPSdC
â€” Teddy Locsin Jr. (@teddyboylocsin) May 31, 2019

The Philippines says the rubbish was falsely labelled as plastic recycling when it was sent to Manila in 2014.

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Canada had refused to acknowledge the massive pile of waste sitting at Manila but the issue was causing a LOT of friction. Duterte even threatened to tow the rubbish to Canadian waters and dump it there.

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When Canada missed a 15 May deadline to collect the rubbish, Manila recalled its ambassador.
To avoid severing the already fragile diplomatic ties between the nations, Canada agreed to take back their trash and cover the full cost of its transfer and disposal.

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Muhyiddin Positive For Covid-19, Is In Stable Condition

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Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has tested positive for Covid-19.

He said on Twitter that he only experienced mild symptoms and was in good condition.
Muhyiddin also mentioned that those who are close contacts of his should follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the Ministry of Health (KKM).
According to the protocol of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), I will undergo self -quarantine at home. To anyone who is likely to be my close contact, I advise to adhere to the protocol set by the KKM. Please pray for my health and family.Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Saya telah didapati positif Covid-19 pagi ini setelah membuat ujian Reaction Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). Alhamdullillah, saya hanya mengalami gejala ringan dan dalam keadaan baik. (1/2)— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) February 9, 2022

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Brunei, Thailand, Singapore Faring Better In Covid-19 Fight, Indonesia And The Philippines, Not So Much

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Just like any other region, Asean has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic but some countries are faring better than others.

In the case of Malaysia, as of 4 July, the Ministry of Health reported 10 new cases, with 7 imported cases and 3 local, bringing the total to 8,658 cases.
But how about our neighbours?
Here’s a rundown of our 5 closest neighbours – Indonesia, The Philippines, Singapore, Brunei and Thailand.
Indonesia
COVID-19 positive cases in Indonesia continued to rise to 62,142 cases as of 4 July, after 1,447 new cases were recorded within 24 hours.
Indonesian Indonesian Government spokesman Achmad Yurianto the total death toll to the virus as of 4 July is at 3,089.
The province of East Java recorded the highest death toll of 996 cases, followed by Jakarta (643 cases) and South Kalimantan (198).
The Philippines
The number cases in the Philippines surged to 41,830 after 1,494 new cases were reported on 4 July.
The country’s Department of Health (DOH) said the death toll has also increased to 1,290 after 10 more fatalities were recorded.
Singapore
As of 4 July 2020, 12pm, Singapore’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that an additional 185 cases have been recorded in the country out of which 4 are locals.
The Ministry also added of an imported case involving a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) who was placed on Stay-Home Notice upon arrival.
Separately, 348 more cases of COVID-19 infection have been discharged from hospitals or community isolation facilities.
Brunei
Among our neighbours, Brunei has been doing very well in containing the virus as the country hasn’t reported any new cases for 58 consecutive days.
The last case was reported on 7 May and according to Brunei’s Ministry of Health, they don’t have any active cases.
There have been three deaths resulted from COVID-19 in Brunei and a total of 138 patients have recovered.
Thailand
Thailand recorded five new Covid-19 cases, all of which were nationals returning from overseas, and zero new deaths.
Also, it’s been 40 days since the country recorded a local infection.
Since the start of the outbreak in January, Thailand has recorded 3,185 cases with 58 deaths.

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GE15: Google Malaysia Wants To Keep Voters Informed

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With Malaysia heading to its 15th general election (GE), Google Malaysia has announced that they are working with various partners to help voters stay updated with reliable information.

They mentioned their commitment to helping Malaysians participate and stay informed, protect election integrity and support news organisations with tools for election reporting.
Undi Negaraku
The search engine recently collaborated with the non-governmental organisation (NGO) Undi18 to launch Undi Negaraku at undinegaraku.org – an online voter education platform where individuals find resources on participating in the democratic process of an election.
With over 5 million first-time voters in Malaysia this year, we want to do our part to help them gain access to credible and helpful information as they navigate their first election. With internet penetration being so high with younger voters, they will likely turn to online resources to find information on who to vote for. Google Malaysia
READ MORE: UNDI18 Is Working With Google To Fight Misinformation And Help First-Time Voters
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Working with the news industry
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), through the Centre for Research in Media & Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities and supported by the Google News Initiative has launched JOMCHECK MALAYSIA (JOMCHECK), the country’s first fact-checking collaboration launched to curb election-related misinformation.
This is a groundbreaking academe-media-civil society alliance – the first of its kind in Malaysia – is bringing together multi-sectors in efforts to combat misinformation. While academe and media outlets can join hands in assisting with fact-checking, civil societies can aid with spreading awareness on accurate information. This work requires Malaysians from all walks of life to create a better informed society.Google Malaysia
This is in addition to the Malaysia Election Workshop Series hosted by the university aimed to empower Malaysian journalists with the knowledge and tools for effective election reporting.
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Google Malaysia said that more than 260 journalists have already taken part in these training sessions led by industry experts.
On their website, journalists can access free digital verification workshops, and equip themselves with a range of tools and techniques for covering elections.
If you’re interested in watching a replay of the workshops, click here.
They’ve also mentioned that they’re working with journalists and news publishers to ensure the security of the online platforms that they use.
These include the Advanced Protection Program, their strongest level of account security for those who need it, which is available for free, and Project Shield, a free service that uses Google technology to protect news sites from DDoS attacks on the web.
You can read more about Project Shield here.
Tackling misinformation on Google’s platforms
Through Google’s Ad policies and YouTube Community Guidelines, they want to ensure that everyone understands digital best practices and their responsibility during elections.
Google said that they have policies governing misinformation – including election misinformation, Covid-19 medical misinformation, and vaccine misinformation – across their platforms.
On YouTube, we’ve invested heavily in a framework we call the 4Rs of Responsibility over the past five years. With the help of machine learning and trained reviewers, we remove violative content in a timely manner, feature authoritative sources, and reduce the spread of problematic content. Google Malaysia
You can find more information about YouTube’s approach to misinformation here or if you’re interested in reading more about what’s next in Google’s misinformation efforts, you can click here.
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People can also report on content that they believe violates our policies, including advertising and misinformation here while legal complaints should be lodged at g.co/legal.
We continue to think about elections and how we can further support democratic processes around the world, including helping to connect people to useful and relevant election-related information, and working to protect election information online.Google Malaysia


Facebook Dating is here in Malaysia!

Malaysia is among the 14 new countries, which also include neighbors Singapore, Philippines and Vietnam, to get the Facebook Dating app.

 Itâ€™s not even launched in U.S. yet! Pic Credit: The Verge

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The buzz about this app has been going around since mid-last year, with Facebookâ€™s CEO, Mike Zuckerberg saying the aim is to help users build real and long term relationships through the app.

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For those worried of being matched with people in their friends list, this new app by default will exclude your existing friends.
While it maintains all records of your preferences and interests, the app is a separate profile than your existing one.
You can even opt not to have friends of friends to be on the list of your matches.

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To try it out, simply go to the Facebook menu and you should be able to see Dating as a new option on your Facebook app.

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To make things even better, if you have had a crush on your existing friend list, Facebook also has a solution for that.
Itâ€™s called the Secret Crush.

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In Secret Crush, Facebook helps you connect with your existing friends.
Simply add their names to this app.

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You can add up to 9 people at one time!
Both of you will be notified IF and ONLY IF both of you have each other on the list.

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Donâ€™t worry, if your crush doesnâ€™t feel the same, no notification will be given to them.
How great is that?

Now the question is, would you trust Facebook to be your matchmaker?
Source via:1. Soya Cincau, May 1, 2019 (Facebook Dating is now available in Malaysia)2. CNBC, May 1, 2019 (Hereâ€™s how Facebookâ€™s dating service will work)3. CNET, May 1, 2019 (How Facebook Dating works)4. Ottawa Citizen YouTube, (Facebook Dating: Will you try it?)


Dress Code: Visitor Barred From Entering Kuantan Hospital Due To Misunderstanding

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For good or bad, dress codes are important. They define character, a person’s place in society and, in many instances, their profession.

While they should be strictly observed, there also has to be some flexibility in the definition of decency.
Yet another dress code policing incident has taken place, this time at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan (HTAA), where an elderly woman clad in pedal pushers (calf-length trousers) was not allowed entry into the establishment.
Twitter user @jan_1513 shared the 15 second clip on Twitter with the caption: “One more case in Kuantan – can’t get into hospital. Happy International Women’s day!”

One more case in Kuantan- can’t get into hospital. Happy International Woman’s day! pic.twitter.com/vYh1W65MbL— Dominic Damian JAN 1513 (@jan_1513) March 8, 2023

Addressing the dispute, Pahang Health director Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus said it was due to a misunderstanding of the dress code.
In a statement, Nor Azimi said this was likely due to a misunderstanding by the security guard about the definition of the dress code to enter the hospital.
So far, no similar problem has arisen for visitors who are dressed in such a way to enter during visiting hours, except for those not decently dressed. HTAA has taken appropriate measures to make the security guards understand that they should not take any enforcement action without official instructions from the hospital.Pahang Health director Datuk Dr Nor Azimi Yunus
Nor Azimi also said the hospital’s management and Pahang State Health Department take this incident seriously and will continue to strive to improve the effectiveness of communication between the appointed security guards in welcoming visitors and patients who enter and receive treatment at any premises of the Ministry of Health.
However, this did not stop netizens from sharing their thoughts on the issue.
Twitter user @AK_arvinkumar said:
2023 and we are still seeing this. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with her attire. @DrZalihaMustafa, hope you’re looking into this matter.@AK_arvinkumar via Twitter
Another Twitter user @thanessha said:
@KKMPutrajaya let’s say someone is dying or in extreme pain, are you going to deny them medical treatment; all for violating a “dress code”.@thanessha via Twitter
On the other hand, Twitter user @adriantai suggested there be a blanket directive immediately to remind hospital management that everyone is given access.
The security guard should only assist when there’s violence or abuse. Suspend the management team who still prevents access @anwaribrahim @KKMPutrajaya.@adriantai via Twitter
What do you think about dress codes in places such as police stations and hospitals?

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McD Kota Kemuning Temporarily Close After Mouse Found In Premise

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The McDonald’s branch of Kota Kemuning, Selangor, was directed to close for two weeks.

The Ministry of Health (KKM) gave the order after a video showed a rat roaming the premise.

The video, shared on social media, showed the rat roaming at the premise counter.
Shocked by the incident, netizens continued to report the matter to the authorities, and the Ministry of Health has issued a notice to close the branch since Wednesday.
Rare mat. McD Kota Kemuning diarah tutup oleh KKM. First time dalam hidup tengok restoran fast food diarah tutup macam ni. pic.twitter.com/XH1YjGQ4Kn— Afiq Shari 🇲🇾 (@AfiqShari) February 8, 2023

In the meantime, another sharing on Twitter alleged that a cockroach was found inside an ice cream sold at McDonald’s.
However, the location of the branch has yet to be confirmed, as the video’s owner did not reveal further details.
Malam tadi punya.. 🤮 🤮🤮Freegift lipas.. Dh nk habis baru perasan sbb kt bwh. pic.twitter.com/nGoAySDRHf— Far 🕊 (@fffaaarrrrr) February 8, 2023
What Happens If A Rat Touches Your Food?
Food products exposed to filth, like rats, mice and other rodents, can make you or your family members sick.
When a rat or mouse walks through their droppings or urine and then walks through human food, the transfer of bacteria can contaminate the food.
It can make someone sick if they unknowingly eat contaminated food.
Mice have been known to spread the following diseases: Salmonella and Listeria – which lead to food poisoning and tummy bugs.
Disease caused by rats. (Pix: Rentokil)

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Shocking Find Of Infant Skeletons in Indonesia Uncover Incest Between Dad And Daughter

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Indonesian police are still conducting a search operation for seven human infant skeletons buried at a former pond site in Central Java, Indonesia, as reported by the Liputan 6 newsportal.

According to the report, the seven infants were suspected of being the result of an incestuous relationship between a 57-year-old villager and his daughter.
The suspect was identified as a resident of Tanjung Village and was accused of sleeping with his 25-year-old daughter since 2012.
Banyumas Police Chief Agus Supriadi Siswanto added that it is possible that there is more than one suspect involved in the case after the suspect confessed that he had an illicit relationship with his daughter after being told to do so by a shaman.
According to the suspect, he met a shaman when he was working as a construction labourer in Klaten in 2011. The shaman told him that if he wanted to become rich, he had to have sex with his daughter seven times.
At the time of arrest, the suspect is still poor, as observed by Kompas.
However, at the moment Agus added that the police have sufficient evidence against the man as the main suspect in the case.
The matter was brought to light when two cleaning staff found what appeared to be human remains on June 15 at the former pond site.
The police have also concluded that the heinous act started from before the birth of the first child in 2013 right up to the seventh birth in 2021.

Based on the suspect’s confession, there are still three infant bodies that he killed and buried at that location. This is in addition to the four infant skeletons we found between June 15 and 21.
Banyumas Police Chief Agus Supriadi Siswanto
The police also revealed that the man was suspected of killing all the babies by suffocating them with a cloth over their noses until they died.
According to Agus, there were five male babies and two female babies.
The Banyumas Police Crime Investigation Unit excavated the pond area yesterday but has yet to find the remaining three infant skeletons.
The news report also revealed that the suspect had three wives where the third wife was said to have assisted the daughter in giving birth to the children.
The third wife claimed that her husband had allegedly threatened to murder her if she had ever spoken to anyone about this issue.
Since going viral, netizens from all walks of life have shared their thoughts and views on this disgusting turn of events.
Twitter user @109celcius explained that this would mean that he first raped his daughter when she was a child at the age of 14.

The dad first raped his daughter when she was 14. At 15, she gave birth to her first baby. He continued raping her for 8-9 years AT LEAST. Having 7 babies means she was almost always pregnant. And get this, f***** even has 3 wives (or more).
@109celcius via Twitter
Other Twitter users called for this man to be castrated as punishment for his vile act.

Untuk jenayah yang berulang macamni patut ada hukuman potong kemaluan, ini keterlaluan…. 7 Kali beranak, berapa kali dirogol anak sendiri tak siapa tahu.
@faaizudin via Twitter

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Parliament Embraces New Normal With Newly Approved SOP

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Embracing the “new normal” in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, parliament sessions will need to adhere to Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) from now on.
What you need to know: The SOP was approved by a special cabinet ministers’ meeting on the enforcement of Recovery Movement Control Order. Under this SOP, only members of parliament and their respective aides and officers will be allowed to enter the meeting halls. Government officers and journalists will only be allowed into the Parliament building.
The next Dewan Rakyat session is expected to last for 25 days and be from July 13 to August 27.  It will be followed by the Dewan Negara session which will be held from September 2 till September 23 for 11 days.
Who said what: According to Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob who announced the SOP, all those mentioned above will have to follow the procedures before being allowed to enter. This includes registering using the MySejahtera application and being temperature screened among others.
Among the SOPs that were agreed upon include using face masks, hand sanitisers as well as arranging a one-metre social distancing for seating during the parliamentary meetings.Datuk Seri Ismail Yaakob via Malay Mail
Read more:Senior minister spells out Parliament SOP ahead of July 13 sittingSOP on Parliament sitting approved

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[Watch] Malaysian Beautician Missing In Thailand, Caught On CCTV Footages

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A 22-year-old Malaysian beautician, Angie Chong Sum Yee, has gone missing in northern Thailand.

The incident has attracted the media’s attention, and authorities are currently investigating the matter.
According to surveillance footage released by Thai media, she was last seen travelling with a woman dressed in white.
The footage shows Chong walking with the woman before they left together, but where they were going is unclear.

In addition to the surveillance footage, Thai media released screenshots of Chong sitting on a sofa and using her mobile phone before disappearing.
Her family posted a missing person notice on Facebook the day after she lost contact on 1 June.
Her mother expressed concern that her daughter could become a “piglet” and has been unable to sleep for days.
In Cantonese, “selling piglets” means selling someone, usually of low financial and social status, into indentured servitude.
A screenshot of the news on Angie Chong’s disappearance. (Pix: Thai media)
Social Media Rumors Of Case Closure Proven False
Chong had gone to Thailand to purchase items for a friend’s company.
Previously, social media was abuzz with news that the case of Chong’s disappearance had been closed.
However, her mother later confirmed that the news was false and her daughter had not yet been found.
In an interview with Sin Chew, the mother revealed that a screenshot of her missing person post on Facebook was circulating on social media with the words “Thank you, this case is over.”
She emphasized that the news was untrue and she didn’t know the intention of the person who made the posting.

The family has received hundreds of calls from people who want to help find Chong, but there has been no good news.
The mother expressed her exhaustion and anxiety, stating that she hasn’t slept for two days and is experiencing physical symptoms such as dizziness and rapid heartbeat.
The family urges anyone with information about Chong’s whereabouts to come forward and help them find her as soon as possible.
The family can be contacted at 014-3282626.

READ MORE: Malaysian Woman Holidaying In Cambodia Sold To Human Traffickers By Gang When She Wouldn’t Give Them Money
READ MORE: [Watch] Trainee Teacher Dies In Thailand Due To Online Dating Scam, Father Tells Young Malaysians To Be Down-To-Earth
READ MORE: Malaysian Slave Labourers In Myanmar Saw Woman From KL Who Went Missing Five Months Ago

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“It’s Part Of An Operation” Explains JPJ On Viral Timber Lorry “Escort” Issue

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The authorities’ bid to reassure Malaysians that there are no illegal loggings has been picked apart by netizens, many of whom have reacted negatively to a recent viral video.

The video – uploaded to social media by Twitter user Adzman Kamaruddin on 4 January – shows several timber lorries being escorted by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) in Gua Musang, Kelantan.
Netizens, concerned that JPJ was protecting the illegal timber lorries, were enraged and demanded an explanation.
Boleh jelaskan apa sebenarnya yang sedang berlaku @JPJ_Malaysia ?pic.twitter.com/sa1wV6V2ni— Adzman Kamaruddin (@adzman86) January 4, 2022
JPJ Said They Were Conducting Operations
In response, JPJ issued a statement saying that it is currently implementing “Ops Khas Lori Balak” which has taken place since 3 January.
Through the Special Operation, the JPJ has detained a total of 30 timber lorries in front of the Gua Musang District Police Headquarters (IPD) and proceeded to conduct inspections.
pic.twitter.com/EOI1CiVXAB— JPJ Malaysia (@JPJ_Malaysia) January 4, 2022
Meanwhile, the timber lorries are escorted by JPJ for the purpose of ensuring that they do not escape while en route to a weigh station.
Illegal Logging: Fuelling Conflict and Damaging Livelihoods
The issue of illegal logging became a hot topic recently when wood and timber waste piled in Sungai Telemong, Bentong.
The incident happened after the floods that occurred on 18 December last year.
Some people claimed that the pile of wood waste and logs were caused by illegal forest exploration activities in the area.
Piles of wood and timber waste in Sungai Telemong, Bentong. (Credit: Sinar Harian)
In response, the Pahang Forestry Department said the woody debris’ in Sg Telemong was a result of the water-surge phenomenon and not due to land clearing.
Despite the explanation, there are people who remained skeptical due to illegal logging being a much-talked-about issue that had persisted for a long time.
A satirical drawing by local cartoonist Zunar on the Sg Telemong issue. (Credit: Zunar)
Many of those who witnessed the devastation first-hand also uploaded their own video as they seek for an answer.
  @sicapang abang waknat dengan astro awani terjah kawasan balak di kg sri telemong karak #viral2021 #foryou2021 #fyp #masukberandafyp #balak #waknatt #on #awani ♬ original sound  – epul
Former TV3 newsman, Khaidir Ahmad, also carried out a search mission to determine if there is any other cause of the ‘logging tsunami’ that hit Kampung Sri Telemong in Bentong.
Based on his findings, he claimed that there was logging activity in the area.

At the same time, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail urged the public not to speculate on the issue since the Pahang Forestry Department had done its investigation.

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Kelisa Does The Impossible, Treads Through KL Floods Like It’s Nothing

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During the recent floods in Kuala Lumpur, an unsuspecting vehicle has been making waves due to its resilience to hurdle through deep waters and make it on the other side without a hitch.

We’re not talking about some Japanese or European made four-wheeler making this daring feat but a much more nimbler car, the mighty Perodua Kelisa.
The video surfaced on Twitter recently which shows this tiny vehicle trying to tread the waters and go to the other side.
Jangan pandang hina kereta KELISA ok!! Chaiyokkk!! pic.twitter.com/OilanwfNmp— MFO (@pheezothman) September 10, 2020
Onlookers were visibly stunned at this feat while cheering on for the vehicle, which tried to make its way through the street.
The Perodua Kelisa has been shunned before on international television for being a poorly made vehicle by former Top Gear host, Jeremy Clarkson who criticised the construction of the small car before trying to demolish it using various methods.

It’s been years since that video came out and even though Perodua has already ceased production since 2007, it seems that the Kelisa still has the milage to do the impossible.

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It’s Not Over Yet: Police To Call Khairuddin Again For Quarantine Breach

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Investigations on Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Khairuddin Aman Razali for his quarantine breach last month is not going to end any time soon as the police will continue to probe the Minister as directed by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).

According to reports by MalaysiaKini, Bukit Aman received the directive to record statements from a few more individuals.
Khairuddin was called upon by the police last month for flouting the mandatory 2-week quarantine rule after returning back from Turkey.
He was subsequently slapped with a RM1,000 fine for his actions.
Khairuddin wasn’t the only one who was questioned by the police as his family, who also went on the trip with him were also required to record their statements.
It was reported that he went to the country to discuss on exporting 300,000 tonnes of palm oil to Greece and some countries in the Balkans via Turkey.

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Aspartame To Be Classified “Possible Carcinogen” But Does It Cause Cancer?

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cancer research arm, is expected to declare aspartame, one of the world’s most common artificial sweeteners, as a possible carcinogen on 14 July.

Unsurprisingly, this announcement with a lack of explanation and clarification caused panic among the public.
Industry and regulators have criticised IARC’s lack-thereof explanation for causing unnecessary confusion among the people.
The misinterpretation and misrepresentation of IARC’s classification for aspartame also sparked worries that it would undermine public health and science literacy.
According to Reuters, the IARC planned to list aspartame as a possible carcinogen to motivate more research and draw firmer conclusions.
Understanding IARC’s classification system
First things first, we have to understand the classification used by IARC.
The list of possible carcinogens is categorised into four possible groups:

Group 1 – carcinogenic to humans. Includes alcohol, processed meat, certain types of HPV, and ionising radiation. Also include professions such as hairdresser or barber.
Group 2A– probably carcinogenic to humans. Includes red meat, working overnight, and outdoor air pollution.
Group 2B– possibly carcinogenic to humans. Only limited evidence of possible carcinogenicity in humans and sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals. Includes mobile phones, gasoline, aloe vera, pickled vegetables, radiofrequency magnetic fields, naphthalene, kava extract, and gingko biloba extract. Also includes professions such as carpentry, joinery or working with bitumen, dry cleaning, and textile manufacturing industries.
Group 3 – not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity in humans. Includes some kinds of anaesthetics, silicone breast implants, and hair dyes.

Aspartame is classified under Group 2B.
Aspartame can be found in soft drinks. For illustration purposes. Image: Malay Mail
So what does this mean?
Remember: The dose makes the poison.
While the IARC uses the list to assess whether something is a potential hazard or not based on published evidence, it does not factor dosage or route of exposure into account.
The Joint WHO and Food and Agriculture Organization’s Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) will reportedly make that decision in a separate report.
Aspartame has been studied for decades and has been proven to be safe for consumption within accepted daily limits.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, the acceptable recommended intake for aspartame is up to 50mg per kg of body weight each day.
However, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) puts the safe limit lower at 40mg per kg of body weight per day.
For aspartame to pose a risk, an adult weighing 60kg would have to drink between 12 and 36 cans of diet soda daily (depending on the amount of aspartame in the drink).
Long story short, it’s safe to consume aspartame but within the safe limit.
Aspartame has long been seen as a great sugar substitute, especially for those with obesity and diabetes.
The artificial sweetener is said to be 200 times sweeter than table sugar (sucrose) but only needs a small amount to achieve the desired flavour.
Aspartame does NOT cause cancer. #Aspartame pic.twitter.com/4HPDTbtmeu— Dr Karan (@drkaranrajan) June 30, 2023

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GE15: Looks Like It Will Be A GPS + PN + BN + GRS Federal Government

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Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), with 22 federal seats, has agreed to work with Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS), Perikatan Nasional (PN) and Barisan Nasional (BN) to form the federal government.
This was announced by GPS chairman Abang Johari Openg in a statement this evening.
PN has 73 seats while BN has 30 and GRS has six.
This collaboration, Abang Johari said would be based on upholding the Federal Constitution, the Sarawak Constitution and the laws within the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and the IGC Report.
It would also be based on upholding the freedom of religion and the various traditional and cultural practices in Sarawak as provided for in the MA63 and the IGC Report, autonomy in the development and planning of education and health as well as any other matters that is in Sarawak’s interest.
“Our main focus and responsibility right now must be for the stability of the country and the wellbeing of the rakyat,” Abang Johari said.
Meanwhile, PN chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in a statement said he was confident that PN would obtain enough support from Dewan Rakyat members for him to be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the 10th prime minister, as provided for in the Federal Constitution.
He said he had informed the PN Supreme Council of his meeting with Abang Johari on the matter of forming a federal government.
“He (Abang Johari) informed on the readiness of GPS MPs to give their support and trust for me to be elected as the 10th prime minister.
“I also had a meeting with Datuk Seri Hajiji Nor who is the chairman of GRS who also stated that GRS MPs were ready to give their support and trust for me to be elected as the 10th prime minister.
“Several other Dewan Rakyat members had also given the same commitment,” he said.
🔸GPS bersetuju untuk bergabung dengan BN PN dan GRS untuk membentuk kerajaan persekutuan – Abang Johari🔸Muhyiddin Yassin pilihan GPS untuk menjadi pilihan jadi PM – Abang JohariVideo: Hafizudin Yusof | Bernama TV pic.twitter.com/6A0nhp22iE— BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 (@BernamaTV) November 20, 2022

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Last Minute Hospital Placement For Medical Officers Should End

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Every year young Malaysian doctors face the same problem once they receive news of their medical officer (MO) placement at the last minute.

Some will have to scramble, pack up, and leave their families at the last minute and report to the hospital the next day.
In cases like these, they don’t even have time to properly search for accommodations so they often go right to work upon touching down.
While it’s not much trouble for those who are placed in hospitals near them, it’s near impossible or unnecessarily troublesome for those who are placed hours away from home or in places such as Sabah and Sarawak.
Frustrated doctors have made their grievances known on Twitter as the problem hasn’t improved.
A netizen claimed on Twitter recently (the post has since been deleted) that she had to relocate her entire life from Pahang to Kedah and after that finding out she’ll be placed somewhere in Sarawak.

After having to downsize her life to a few luggage to fly to Kuching, she was then given a placement 3 to 4 hours away and was told to report herself to work the next day.
The bus dropped her off at a junction right before the town in the dark, she claimed. Fortunately, a kind driver picked her up.
The Twitter user said the whole experience was one of the lowest points in her career and said the system has to change.
Things need to be done better for our future doctors
Other young doctors who faced a similar predicament also shared their experiences.
It appears that these doctors have to report to the state health department first before actually getting news of their placement on the same day.
Due to this, many people wondered whether the relevant departments could inform doctors of their placements way earlier and in an organised manner.
A check on social media showed similar stories from young doctors from the years before.
Hopefully, the Health Ministry could look into the longstanding matter and perhaps update the way of doing things.
A friend said have to report to the state health dept before getting placement on the same day. Cant they just inform things way earlier???? https://t.co/Za6eAUuRU6— Devendran (@latenessD) January 31, 2023
KKM should stop giving last minute placement notices. MOs are expected to report for duty the next day after hospital placements are given . The need to relocate manpower in facilities which are lacking is understandable, (1/2)— nixx (@ncileo) January 30, 2023
Lepas tu macam mana diaorg semua ni nak cari rumah? Korang ingat senang ke nak cari rumah? Korang ni mmg tk pernah ada orang complaint ke pasal bende ni? Nak ke tempat baru tu dah lah jauh. Nak cari rumah lagi. Otak korang tak boleh fikir ke? @KKMPutrajaya .— apikovic (@apikovic) January 30, 2023
Yesss, K*M are pretty notorious for doing everything on short notice. Kalau ada pintu sukahati Doraemon takde masalah. Suruh lapor diri dekat JKN lepastu baru nak bagitahu bertugas di mana. Negeri kecik takpelah. So outdated and archaic. https://t.co/zxCOVIo4aC— Kicap Jalen (@shohlution) January 31, 2023
Ni la sistem gila KKM dari dulu. Dulu kena report Sandakan the next day after dapat placement. Only God knows how I dealt with this situation. Turun tangan kosong rumah belum cari kenalan pun tiada https://t.co/JE8FviaebO— Azfar (@parnipp) January 31, 2023
betul wehh!!! still rmmber wktu nk lapor diri… surat keluar on 31/3 and kena lapor diri on 2/4.. air mata wei nk kelam kabut semua. https://t.co/sMAmnMhEme— aus (@_Auss__) January 31, 2023
KKM should stop TORTURING your staff!!! Maigodddd. Otak kat mane dohh. Ini kezaliman dan kekejaman. Haishh sakit hati aku. Ini Malaysia kot, bukan Hogwarts staff kau boleh mengwingadium leviosa kn diri terbang ke new placement. https://t.co/3kDsIj544g— Pattyyyy (@thepatyouknow) January 30, 2023
At the end of the day, medicine is a job. It is not a charity and it cannot run on goodwill. It is sad to see doctors shaming other doctors who do not work in KKM as not wanting to contribute or lupa diri or whatever.— Nabilah 🌸 (@BelleZainudin) January 30, 2023

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[Watch] No Less Able Than Myvi At All! Kelisa Cuts Through Flood

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Presumably, everyone has seen that the humble Myvi can escape from all sorts of trouble.

Even rivers and trees, nor deadly collisions, are not a problem for Myvi.
READ MORE: [WATCH] Driver Of Yellow Myvi Crawls Out After Being Absolutely CRUSHED By Runaway Lorry
But have you ever seen a small Kelisa that can ‘wade in the water’ like Myvi?
Recently, a video of Kelisa wading slowly through flood water has been circulating on the internet.
Troubling The Water
In the video, a crowd of people watched the spectacle, and a chorus of voices can also be heard as if the passers-by were all in awe of the Kelisa.
After much effort and against all odds, the Kelisa finally reached the opposite side of the road.
It was a difficult ‘journey’, as can be seen from the video.
The Kelisa was pushing on, even when the water level was more than midway over the car.

Opening The Floodgates
As a result of heavy rainfall, Port Klang was almost completely flooded and many roads in Klang were heavily flooded.
Many people who had just finished work were stuck in the traffic and unable to move for at least a few hours.
READ MORE: Port Klang Worst Hit By Flood, Netizens Share Flood Images In Other Areas
During the monsoon period, it can sometimes rain for days.
And with the worsening flood situation, the Selangor state government have listed down hotlines for those in need of help and information.
Hotline yang boleh dihubungi semasa situasi bencana banjir. Sebarkan dan panjangkan kepada rakan-rakan dan ahli keluarga. pic.twitter.com/9XO0gPUmqY— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) December 18, 2021

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Parliament Is Closed Right Now To Prevent New Clusters, Says Home Minister

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Parliament can’t convene right now to prevent the possibility of clusters flaring up and they can only sit after the country has reached herd immunity, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

He mentioned that there are more than 1,000 government personnel who will be involved in Parliament if it is open and also urged those calling for the Parliament to sit to “not be emotional”.
There are certain groups, politicians who say Parliament must be opened. I want to give an example, if Parliament is opened, let’s say, one month, usually Monday to Thursday consecutively, several persons are there, there are members of Parliament, officers, government officers, Parliament officers and staff, cafeteria, drivers and others.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin via Malay Mail
Hamzah also dismissed the idea of Parliament convening online like as the PKR assembly recently, saying that it would be problematic to coordinate with thousands of government officials.
Based on reports from Malay Mail, the three-day assembly is being held online, with 2,400 PKR leaders and delegates attending through the video-conferencing service Zoom from their homes,
This is the first time they’ve ever done this in their 22-year history.
I saw on the news that PKR is very proud of doing their congress virtually. What does this mean? It means that they are also scared of doing a gathering, but they want that to happen with Parliament.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin via MalaysiaKini

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Four Nabbed After Riot During Super League Football Match

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Football fans are known to be very passionate for the game and the teams they support. However, under certain circumstances, passion may turn into violence.

Such an event took place yesterday at the Super League’s match between Selangor FC and Perak FC at the Perak Stadium, where a riot broke out during the match between the fans of both football clubs.
Videos of the incident have now become viral on social media.
Panass!🔥@ASTROARENA pic.twitter.com/7g3gXPLRi6— Zulhelmi Zainal Azam (@zulhelmizainal1) May 20, 2023
From the video, fans from one stand were seen running towards the other stands. A fight broke out where people were seen punching and kicking each other.
The security team rushed to break up the fight and calm things down between the fans.
As reported by the New Straits Times, the home team supporters rushed towards the Selangor team’s supporters during the match.
Many were not happy with what happened and took to social media to express their opinions.
Hai @hannahyeoh @AdamAdli perangai hooligan ni tak boleh kawan tapi kita boleh upgrade safety & security DALAM stadium.Kesian dekat budak kecil, perempuan dan orang tua. Golongan yang disebut just nak tengok game dengan aman. Bukankah sukan untuk semua?— aiman. (@aimanaslamXXV) May 20, 2023
Kalau ada bf korang dalam ni, break up jelah. Buang masa ada bf mcm ni. Kecik kecik nak jadi hooligan, besar nanti isap gam kat tepi lorong.— saladin (@xjazli) May 20, 2023
PDRM kena professional lah sikit! Nak jadi polis tapi tak nak tahu peranan polis di stadium! Slow to react with no idea of what to do. Sekarang semua events pun ada video recording jadi, PDRM perlu tunjuk professionalism! @PDRMsia— Adrian Tan (@AdrianT70958389) May 20, 2023
Four individuals aged between 18 and 26 were arrested.
Ipoh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Yahaya Hassan said that the incident’s video had gained widespread popularity on social media platforms like WhatsApp.
“Police came across the video today showing a chaotic incident between supporters of Perak FC and Selangor FC at Stadium Perak here via WhatsApp application,” Yahaya said.
He confirmed that the incident took place during the Super League game on 20 May at around 9.17pm.
Nevertheless, soon after, the incident was brought under control.
One of the men who were arrested tested positive for ganja. They were brought to the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court for remand application.
Yahya also stated that the police are looking for other supporters who were involved in the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting. If found guilty, it carries a sentence of up to five years in prison, a fine, or both.
If you have any information on the incident, contact senior investigating officer, Assistant Commissioner Chua Sze Yuan at 012-619-5312.

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RM75 Million Worth Of Drugs Seized And 3,923 Arrests Made

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It seems that despite the Movement Control Order (MCO), drugs are still being transported in the country as the police reported that RM75 million worth of drugs has been seized throughout the order.
The police said they’ve opened 3,085 cases with 3,923 arrests nationwide and a total of 208 people are being investigated under Section 39(b) of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1992.
They said the trend is on the rise after the first phase of the MCO, which was between 18 March to 31 March.
From the roadblocks conducted, the police has arrested 376 people with over RM345,000 worth of drugs found.
Motorcycles constitute more than half of the vehicles caught with drugs while 40% were made up cars and 9% were other vehicles.
The police have also said that dealers are being more internet savvy, using e-hailing and food delivery apps to deliver their goods. So far 8 such cases have been identified.
Out of this, the police have uncovered large drug-dealing networks when they tracked these packages back to its source.

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Nasi Lemak Aunty Makes Up To RM400,000 Monthly

People of Kampung Pandan and KL area would be very familiar with the deliciously warm Nasi Lemak Saleha.
With more than 28,000 likes on Facebook, Nasi Lemak Saleha has progressed into the world of food delivery with FoodPanda, Grab Food and even Honest Bee at one point.
 (Credit: Food Panda)
Initially, Madam Saleha Abdullah started as a helper in her late motherâ€™s nasi lemak stall. Later, with the support of her husband and a small starting capital of RM3,000, she expanded her business.
Saleha started her business with only one kilogram of rice and did not inject any more capital into her business. Instead, she relied on her children who helped her out despite their tight budget.
Aunty Saleha’s staff loading one of their lorries with packets of nasi lemak. (Credit: Facebook Nasi Lemak Saleha)
Slowly, her business grew to own lorries for delivering nasi lemak and having a staff count of 60 people.
For only RM 1.90, you can get a plate of nasi lemak together with all of its condiments; half a boiled egg, anchovies, slices of cucumber and the most heavenly sambal.
 (Credit: Facebook Nasi Lemak Saleha)
The sambal takes Saleha and her team about 6 to 7 hours of preparation to feed 2,000 customers. She starts preparing sambal as early as 4 a.m. every morning.
The secret to her success lies in never cutting corners on ingredients thus consistently keeping the fine quality of the food served.
(Credit: Free Malaysia Today)
Nasi Lemak Saleha now has its own building in Sri Rampai. With her children as her successors. Among them, her son who was formerly a doctor.
Get yourself plate of Madam Saleha’s nasi lemak at her shops, open daily from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.


Lumi News Is Malaysia’s First News App To Offer AI-Generated News Summaries

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Malaysians can now get AI-generated summaries of news reported by over 60+ of Malaysia’s top publishers, all on the Lumi News app.

Just six months into the release of ChatGPT, local news aggregation app, Lumi News, launches two key AI features – the AI News Brief and 1-Minute Video Summary – that summarise must-know news, daily and weekly. With these new features, users can quickly understand key takeaways of featured articles before diving into the details.
The weekly AI News Brief
The AI News Brief is available in English, Bahasa Melayu, and Chinese, every Friday on the Lumi News app. The AI News Brief offers objective, short overviews of the week’s hottest news in one paragraph, along with relevant articles and video links reported by various publishers. Users who enable notifications from the app will be notified as soon as the summaries are ready.
’AI News Brief’ News Stack on Lumi News, powered by ChatGPT and ChatSonic. Updated weekly.
Today’s Top Headlines with 1-minute AI Video Summary
AI usage on the app does not end here. Lumi News has also improved its daily Top Headlines News Stack by inserting a 1-minute AI summary video. Offering concise news clips by utilising AI-powered text-to-speech solutions, users can now listen to a narrated video of important headlines and stay informed in just 60 seconds. The news is sourced daily from trusted publishers found on the Lumi News app, summarised by AI, and checked for accuracy by Lumi’s team.
’Today’s Top Headlines’ News Stack, now with 1-minute AI video summary on the Lumi News app. Updated daily.
“The experience of news must be more effortless”, said Samantha Yeoh, Content Specialist at Lumi News. “This format is inclusive for all ages and great for anyone who prefers watching and listening over reading. The AI narration features local accents and subtitles follow in sync, word for word, for better focus.”
Links to respective articles reported by diverse publishers can be found below the video, encouraging users to get the full story.
“The media must adapt and apply tech like AI and the Lumi team is excited to be a first-mover. We hope our AI initiatives spark more curiosity about important events that impact Malaysians,” said Judith Yeoh, CEO of Lumi News. “Our in-house content team ensures that the AI summaries are always accurate and properly localised. We’re excited to experiment and continue innovating on engaging features like this to delight users and benefit the network of publishers we have on the app,” she added.
What does ChatGPT say about the application of AI in Malaysian media?
What’s in store for Malaysian media with the rise of generative AI? ChatGPT is hopeful:
“The future of AI in the news industry looks promising, and news apps like Lumi News are likely to play a key role in this development. As AI technology continues to advance, news apps are likely to become even more personalised and intuitive, using machine learning algorithms to adapt to users’ changing interests. AI-powered chatbots may also become more sophisticated, providing users with personalised news recommendations and even answering their questions in real-time. Additionally, AI-powered fact-checking tools will become more prevalent, helping to combat the spread of fake news. Overall, the future of AI in media is exciting, and the Lumi News team is proud to be the pioneers in its adoption via the AI News Brief and Video Summary.”
By leveraging AI, Lumi News can deliver a more personalised, engaging, and high-quality news experience to users.
Additionally, AI is equally beneficial for publishers, especially in providing news readers with an immersive alternative to stay informed on the latest news.
News for all
While news apps have always attracted a certain demographic, Lumi News strives to make news reading delightful for Malaysians of all ages through its friendly interface and unique features. Lumi News is currently the top news aggregator app on Google Play Malaysia’s top charts in the News & Magazines category.
Users can choose to follow up to 25 topics of interest such as, Lifestyle, Food, Tech, Entertainment, Gaming, Crypto, and Sports, all of which have over 200K followers on the app collectively.
“We always fall back on our winning formula: understanding our audience, delivering breaking news, and being mindful of what’s resonating. Our team is very responsive and quick to adapt to trends and needs, resulting in frequent app improvements and thoughtful features for our users. For example, we developed News Stacks, our very own compilation tool that enables our content team to create compilations of articles, videos, and social media posts about today’s hottest topics, saving news readers time and effort on a daily basis, and now the AI News Brief for AI-powered news summaries,” Yeoh said.
Anyone can download the Lumi News app for free by searching for ‘Lumi News’ on Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery today.
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‘BMW Grade’ Toilet At Ipoh Restaurant Earns Minister’s Praise

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Hygiene is a necessity for every human being. Maintaining a clean environment when it comes to running a restaurant is very important especially the cleanliness of the washrooms.

Recently, a tweet of a “BMW grade” washroom at a popular restaurant in Ipoh Old Town caught the attention of many including Local Government Development Minister (KPKT) Nga Kor Ming.
“Thank you to the famous Nam Heong coffee shop in Ipoh Old Town for their cooperation in accepting the KPKT’s recommendation to build a ‘BMW’ class clean toilet. This is not a decorative picture, but this sparkling gold toilet was just completed today. Well done & hope everyone keeps it clean!” he said in his tweet.
Terima kasih kpd kedai kopi Nam Heong yg terkenal di Ipoh Old town atas kerjasama menerima saranan KPKT mendirikan tandas bersih bertaraf “BMW”.Ini bukan gambar hiasan,tapi tandas emas berkilauan ini memang baru siap dibina hari ini.Syabas & semoga semua pihak jaga kebersihan! 😊 pic.twitter.com/sqD02i1EZL— Nga Kor Ming (@NgaKorMing) June 13, 2023
From the pictures that were shared by Nga, it can be seen that the newly-built toilet has surpassed many restaurants with their gold-coloured fittings.
Many chimed in to share their views.
I like it for its unique and creativity. I also like toilet that's simple, clean, and maintained.— peanutbutter (@peanutbutter167) June 14, 2023
Wow.. .woo..fuh.. this has to be the benchmark for others to follow!!— Mazli left (@mazlizalmah) June 13, 2023
Lain mcm upgrade.. Haha— BUKAN Tokey Sarkis™🚬 (@farhanzahari) June 13, 2023
We have seen many instances where Nga had been stressing on the cleanliness issue of public toilets.
Early this year, the government has agreed to a new policy where food and beverage (F&B) industry operators would not be able to renew their licence if they do not have an A grade toilet at their premises from next year onwards.
To see a restaurant going the extra mile to provide clean facilities for customers shows that cleanliness is top priority.

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Asians Have Been Doing Vegetarian “Meat” For Centuries But Can The West Do It Better?

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The vegetarian diet has been part of Asian cuisine for thousands of years. In fact, a third (31%) of India is fully vegetarian. That’s 375 million people! The main reason for this is because a majority of Indians practice Hinduism, which promotes vegetarianism as a way to minimize harm to other life. This practice started as early as the 4th century.
In China, the case is pretty similar for Buddhists, as they are also encouraged to practice vegetarianism to minimize negative karma. While many are not full-time vegetarians, they adopt a semi-vegetarian diet or eat vegetarian foods on certain days (often the first and 15th day of the lunar month).
However, the way Indians and Chinese treat their vegetarian cuisines are extremely different, even here in Malaysia.
Indian vegetarian food never relied on meat to begin with. Aloo gobi isn’t a potato-and-cauliflower curry pretending to be a meat-and-potatoes curry. It simply is a spiced curry dish made with potato and cauliflower. Many Indian vegetarian dishes use vegetables as the star of the show on its own, not a substitute for meat.
Vegetables are a big part of what makes a banana leaf meal so satisfying.(Credit: TRP)
Chinese vegetarian food, on the other hand, often use mock meats in place of meat to make common dishes vegetarian. These mock meats can be made with soy protein, wheat, or even other kinds of vegetables such as the woody stem of shiitake mushrooms. In this case, Chinese vegetarian cuisine incorporates the mock “meatiness” into their dishes.
Buddhist monks first invented mock meat as an act of hospitality to cater to the needs of the Buddhist monks’ strict dietary restrictions and also for meat-eating visitors to feel welcome. They began this practice as early as the 10th century, far earlier than any kind of vegetarian meat product in the West.
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Thus why there’s such a wide variety of mock meat products, from duck to mutton to cuttlefish to even chicken drumsticks, all of which imitates the texture of meat very well. The idea is to simply substitute actual meat with mock meat to practice vegetarianism without too much of a dietary change.
In recent years, America has seen a rise of “revolutionary” plant-based meat products, claiming that it’s a perfect meat substitute. Now, they want to bring their bleeding non-meat products into Asia, perhaps as a novelty, or perhaps because they truly think Asians eat too much meat.
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America’s plant-based meat products are mainly aimed at meat lovers, which is why it replicates real meat as closely as possible. The mock meat looks, smells, and even bleeds like real meat.
With Asia’s long history of mock meat, it will be curious to see how well Asians take to this kind of “realistic” mock meat. Unlike America’s burgers and steaks, in Malaysia, there aren’t many dishes where meat isn’t fully cooked. Typical Malaysian meat dishes like rendang and curry are often cooked over long hours, ensuring that the meat is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetarianism means different things to different people, and each culture has their own way of treating their food. Do people refrain from eating meat due to religion? Do they do it for their health, or to make a statement about animals? Does the concept of vegetarianism still hold if you’re eating a giant bleeding steak that smells, tastes, and looks exactly like real meat, even if it was grown in a lab?

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7 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Hotel Staycation

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We’re so close yet so far from interstate travel, so in the meantime, don’t let your leave days go to waste; Pack your bags and treat yourself to a staycation!

Read More: 5 Staycations Spots For Your Weekend Getaway In Selangor!
I’ve always been a fan of staycations, even before Covid times, because it gave me a chance to relax.
Face it, even at home, there’s always something that needs to be done and as creatures of habit we never just take a step back to give ourselves that well-deserved break.
It’s another ballgame if you have kids, live with extended family or have housemates.
So if you really want to treat yourself, what’s an extra few hundred ringgit for something as priceless as a break?
Here are seven tips to make the most of your holiday at ‘home’ with a hotel staycation:
1. Book a hotel that offers early check-in/late check-out
Hotel check-ins are generally around 2 or 3 pm which leaves only half a day for you to enjoy your hotel stay, only to wake up in the morning and check out by 11 am.
In most hotels though, early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and the chances of being granted one is higher on weekdays and/or off-peak season.
2. Celebrate your “birthday” or “anniversary”
Upon making reservations at your choice staycation spot, do let them know if you or someone in your party is having a birthday, or if you’re celebrating an anniversary.
If you’re lucky, they may upgrade your room or even provide you with a cake or fruit basket.

No guarantees though, but it doesn’t hurt to try. Of course, don’t just tell them and expect to receive something in return. You have to make the effort to score that freebie by asking.
3. Take advantage of any shuttle services
Check to see if your hotel has a shuttle service that takes you around to places. Not only do you save on petrol and the effort of driving/parking, but you also get to explore shops and areas that you normally wouldn’t.
4. Make no plans
This one is easier said than done and in a way defeats the purpose of creating a list of ways to maximise your staycation.
The key here is to just go with the flow and do what you feel like doing.
5. Make full use of the hotel facilities
Hotels are more than just a comfy bed and a pool to dip your feet.
(Credit: Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur)
Most have a gym you can break a sweat in too. And if your staycation spot is located at a resort, there’s bound to be activities you can partake in.
Just based on the spots we listed here, some of the resorts have a fruit and vegetable orchard, a farm, jungle trails and more.
6. Support your local hotel and spend from within
Hotels have been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic.
Read More: More Than 120 Hotels In Malaysia Forced To Close Because Lockdowns
You’ve already done your part to help by staying with them, why not spend within the hotel premises too?
(Credit: Cottonbro / Pexels)
Do you know what sounds like a hoot? Room service!
7. Try something new
Last but not least, try something you wouldn’t normally do when you stay at hotels.
For me, I’ve never been to the spa at a hotel I’ve stayed at cause I always thought I could get something better (and cheaper) outside. But I’d never know unless I tried, and so should you!
Of course, my ‘something new’ may differ from yours, but it could be anything  – like using the business centre to write yourself an e-mail about what an awesome time you’re having.
Still on the fence?
People still argue that staycations are useless and what’s the point of shelling out hundreds of ringgit for something that’s essentially an expensive sleepover at someone else’s house.
The difference really between a staycation and a vacation is that the latter gives you a chance to experience new cultures, food, and scenery.
Without going on a staycation, you already get your local culture, food, and scenery. But what you receive on a staycation is the kind of luxury and service only a hotel can offer.
Enjoy!

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Woman Dies After Falling From The 4th Floor Of Suria KLCC

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A woman died after falling from the fourth floor of the Suria KLCC shopping centre on Monday night.

Dang Wangi District Police Chief, ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya, said the incident happened at 9.38pm.
The result of the preliminary investigation is that the deceased is a 23-year-old local woman.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV) review found that the deceased was walking alone on the fourth floor (before the incident), he said in a brief statement tonight.
In the meantime, Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd, through a brief statement, also confirmed the incident.
We are saddened to be informed that the management of Suria KLCC has confirmed that an individual died in the incident.Suria KLCC Sdn Bhd expressing its regret on the incident.
The incident drew curious onlookers, with many netizens posting photos and videos on social media.
Many images show a body lying on the floor in the mall’s centre court.
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Now, Syed Saddiq Called In By Cops Over Al-Jazeera Interview In March

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Muar Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman revealed that he has been called in by Bukit Aman over a 6th March interview with Al-Jazeera where he spoke out against Pakatan Nasional coming into power.
On Twitter today, the former Youth & Sports Minister said that he is being investigated by PDRM under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 and Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.
Section 4(1) Sedition Act 1948.(Credit: Attorney General’s Chambers Malaysia Portal)
Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.(Credit: Attorney General’s Chambers of Malaysia)
Saying he is prepared to give his full cooperation to the police, Syed Saddiq affirms that he will not fear for the truth.

Saya sedia untuk memberi kerjasama penuh dengan pihak polis.Berani kerana benar.— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) June 18, 2020

The offending interview between Syed Saddiq and British journalist Mehdi Raza Hasan on Al Jazeera’s UpFront show took place shortly after Pakatan Harapan fell at the end of February 2020.
In the interview, Syed Saddiq expressed his disappointment with Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, someone he regarded as a father figure, for allegedly betraying the party and forming an illegitimate “back door government”.
What truly disappoints me is that today, my very own leader, my ‘father’, decided to open the door of the Malaysian government and democracy to the same kleptocrats that threatened me, my family, who sacked him and threatened his family. And now, aligning himself (to them).Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman on UpFront, Al Jazeera.

On Tuesday, 16th June, former Deputy Minister of Women, Family & Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh was called in by Bukit Aman over a tweet she had made on child marriage in March 2020.
PDRM later said that she is being investigated over a ‘seditious, inflammatory’ Facebook post, under Section 4(1) of Sedition Act 1948, Section 505(c) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Sedition Act and Section 233 of the CMA has long been criticised by rights groups as a tool to suppress criticisms and freedom of speech.

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REFORMS AT RISK IN MALAYSIA WHILE REPRESSIVE LAWS CONTINUE TO BE DEPLOYED AROUND THE PANDEMIC


Another Day, Another M’sian Road Rage Story (This Time With A Happy Ending) [VIDEO]

Malaysians can sometimes be a rowdy bunch, especially on the road.
Yet another road rage incident was caught on video recently and went viral on social media.
The video posted by Twitter user ikmalzaid showed a street brawl involving four men and one woman that caused quite the inconvenience for other road users.

KEMBALI LAGI KITA DALAM RANCANGAN â€œGADUH2 TENGAH JALANâ€ hahahahaha. FIRST TIME AQ TGOK LIVE. #Mycrimewatch pic.twitter.com/OSg0WOWchK
— ikmalzaid (@ikmalzaid) December 1, 2019

â€œWeâ€™re back for another (episode of) â€˜Brawling on the streetsâ€™. Haha. This is the first time Iâ€™ve seen it live.â€
via Twitter
The video gained massive attention from social media users who came to their own conclusions and opinions on what had transpired during the incident.

She deserves that kick. Kifarah.
— Nim Rahman-Velarde (@iknowwhatyou6i6) December 1, 2019

you wanted equality you got one.
— 34 Hades (@keiford37) December 1, 2019

Noticed how when the woman hits the guy, non of them men trying to stop her but once the guy hits her back, they all going nut and hit him. Lol if u act like a man, be prepare to be treat like one.
— Christino (@Christinope) December 2, 2019

Dear drivers poyo di Malaysia. Next time kalau nak gaduh tolong park kat tepi dulu. Cukuplah kami dihantui dengan drama sinetron, akasia, hindustan dan tamil kat tv. Janganlah smpai kat jalan raya pun ada drama.
— Mus (@mussaidi2209) December 1, 2019

 “Dear arrogant Malaysian drivers. Next time you want to have a fight, park your cars on the side first. Weâ€™re already haunted with dramas, Sinetron, Akasia, Hindi and Tamil (shows) on TV. Donâ€™t make a scene on the road.â€
via Twitter
Shedding some light on the matter, a posting from a man believed the be the driver of the MPV seen in the video later popped up.
According to Twitter user Shazmie, the particular episode happened when he was trying to navigate his way onto the busy road, but when an approaching car did not give him way, things started to get a bit heated.
Supposedly the woman who was driving the other car was honking at Shazmie before he himself honked back.
Shazmie claimed that the woman later got out of her car and tore off his carâ€™s window visor, before proceeding to slap him in the face, with him kicking her in response.

(Image Credit: Twitter)

But, in a surprising twist. It seems that all parties involved in the street fight decided on a peaceful resolution.
In a follow-up posting, Shazmie revealed that he had met with the individuals involved in the viral incident and agreed to make amends.

Shazmie (right) together with the woman and one of the men seen in the video.(Image Credit: Twitter)

Luckily for all of them, they did not meet the same fate as the two men who previously went viral after road raging at the Bukit Kiara toll plaza.

(Image Credit: Twitter)

The previous duo were charged under Section 160 of the penal code for assault and causing public disturbance where both men had to pay a fine of RM 1,000.
They also spent a night together in jail where the two later set aside their differences and became friends.

(Image Credit: The JOHORean)

Talk about deja vu, right!

Letâ€™s hope that everyone involved in the incident would learn their lesson and try to keep a cool head from now on before someone ends up in jail, or worseâ€¦
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Gamers Balik Kampung With Virtual Raya In The Sims And Animal Crossing

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Malaysians are determined to celebrate Ramadhan with their families during this movement control order (MCO), even if they can’t be together physically.
Savvy Malaysian gamers are recreating their beloved kampungs in popular game Sims 4, a virtual world where you can customize your house, life, and characters.

My kampung house in The Sims 4 #TheSims4 #stayandplay pic.twitter.com/qmP8JQ3Ysm— eyynis (@anmff_) April 24, 2020

giving you raya/kampung vibes in The Sims 4 #RamadanMubarak pic.twitter.com/9z9WrUMGtm— alia (@aliamsrah) April 24, 2020

https://twitter.com/shifaxxi/status/1254418721902194689

One gamer even created her own tom yam restaurant, which drew praise for the shocking similarity to real life, down to the “akak and abang tom yam” wait staff uniform.

Shoutout to akak and abang tomyam they were 100% my inspiration to open this restaurant pic.twitter.com/HVGGYPoyRZ— Anis (@anissmz) April 27, 2020

The Sims isn’t the only place that Malaysians have found solace at. Many have also been celebrating on another extremely popular game, Animal Crossing on the Nintendo Switch.

ready for raya #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/bgxX2oS0BX— yat (@hidayatrafii) April 27, 2020

Including our favourite Raya foods such as lemang and rendang.

This Raya, weâ€™ll have us some Lem-Lem Ang-Ang and Ren-Ren Dang-Dang. Credit to @fizahrah for this adorable #animalcrossing. pic.twitter.com/jPJN7rCvyC— MokcikNab BackToOpis (@mokciknab) April 25, 2020

There’s no end to Malaysian creativity, and it’s heartwarming to see so many determined to celebrate Raya however they can.

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Kampung kid goes viral for gangster smackdown wrestling moves with a goose

Rikishi
The Undertaker
Kampung Kid
What do these names have in common?
Thatâ€™s right, SICK WRESTLING MOVES.

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A video was shared on Hati Kampung Facebook group has caught the attention of the internet with the savage moves of a young boy with a goose.

Image via Hati Kampung/Facebook

He begins by running fearlessly into a gaggle of geese before dragging one out by the neck.
 Image via Hati Kampung/Facebook
Then, he MOUNTS THE GOOSE AND RIDES IT.
 Image via Hati Kampung/Facebook
Meanwhile, the poor bird was seen flapping helplessly throughout the chokeslam.
While the kid â€œplayedâ€ with the goose, the person recording the incident can be heard laughing manically.

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Scrolling through the comments on Facebook and Twitter, there were many who were amused by his actions.

Give this kid a medal already. 😂😂
— Sayyid Badiuzzaman (@badiuzzamann) June 24, 2019

HAHAHAH..berani budak ni..mesti selalu tgok WWE ni
— hakim_zulkifly (@hakim_zulk) June 25, 2019

Translation: “This kid is so brave… must’ve watched a lot of WWE”

savage sia HAHAHAAHA
— 🦇 (@batrisyiarazif) June 24, 2019

Screenshot from Hati Kampung/Facebook
Translation:Comment 1: “Last time for me, there wasn’t enough space to run ahahaa”Comment 2: “This kid must be really brave if the geese are running away like that“Comment 3: “Kids nowadays are so fearless, chasing dogs, stone cold goose stunner #respect hahaha”Comment 4: “Hahahaha.. usually the goose will win and the kid will cry. But this is the opposite… you’re great, kid….”
However, there were also voices of concern for the blatant display of animal cruelty.

Thank god im not the only one whoâ€™s seeing this.
— JustAnotherPotato (@HalfofOther) June 24, 2019

Translation: “Cruelty to animals, so young and already torturing animals. Take stern action against the kid and parents too.”

Animal cruelty
— dankokori (@Midnightteddy1) June 25, 2019

Animal cruelty. Perangai macam ni punca2 kucing mati masa raya pic.twitter.com/IUtbSHs7od
— hafiz😘 (@DacioloOglio) June 24, 2019

Translation: “Animal cruelty. Behaviour like this is the reason cats died during Raya”
This incident comes mere weeks after the internet was ablaze with stories of kids torturing pets during Raya open houses, which resulted in death of many furkids.
Looks like we still havenâ€™t learnt our lesson, huh?

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You can watch the entire smackdown below:


Do We Really Need MCs For Sick Leave?

There are so many home remedies for illnesses and as stubborn Asians, we all just “drink more vitamin Câ€ and sleep it off when weâ€™re feeling under the weather.
But the worst thing about falling sick is needing to drag your sick self to the nearby clinic for a MC and spreading more germs everywhere.
It makes sense to not go to work while sick to not infect your colleagues, but why shouldn’t that same logic be applied to other places like the clinic, especially if it’s just a common cold?
After all, if you’re too sick to work, then shouldn’t you be too sick to leave the house?
In Malaysia, the Employment Act 1955 states that employees are entitled to a minimum number of sick leaves in accordance to their length of service with the company:-1. Less than 2 years of services: 14 days2. More than 2 years, less than 5 years: 18 days3. More than 5 years: 22 days
However, employees also have their obligations to the company. In Section 60F(2) of the Employment Act, it outlines conditions for a proper sick leave:1. the requirement of medical certification (MC) by a registered medical practitioner or a medical officer or a dental surgeon, or2. informing your employer of said sick leave within 48 hours with an MC.
If these conditions are not met, employees will be deemed absent from work without permission.
If your desk looks like this, do your colleagues a favour and don’t come in to work. Just tell your boss though.(Credit: Unsplash)
For the most part, employers and employees have a trust-based system: that employees will not abuse taking medical leaves, and that employers will not doubt their employees.
However, whether or not an MC is strictly required for your sick leave is completely up to your company.
According to Muslim Nazari, Talent Acquisition Specialist at edotco Group, it’s more common for startups or smaller companies to be lenient with their sick leaves and not demand an MC.
Even so, it’s still advisable to see a medical professional if you’re feeling ill to ensure that your sickness isn’t worse than you assumed.Muslim Nazari to TRP
However, things get complicated when larger companies apply that same stipulation.
Depending on the size of the company, number of employees taking sick leaves, and the frequency of leaves, it could be extremely costly for the company.
After all, Malaysia isn’t a stranger to cases of medical certification fraud, with entire syndicates dedicated to churning out fake medical certs to be sold.
Yet it’s also been noted that one common reason for taking sick leave is “to rest“. Apparently, with the rise of “always-on” working culture, some employees are resorting to taking sick leaves to get some proper rest.
Although, if you look like this, you should probably put the phone away and stop checking your emails.(Picture credit: Pixabay)
This points to an actual cause for concern, since KL city has one of the worst work-life balance globally out of 40 international cities.
However, taking sick leaves for personal rest isn’t fair to the company. After all, according to the Employment Act 1955, employees are entitled to annual leaves in accordance to employment period as well:-1. Less than 2 years: Not less than 8 days per year2. More than 2 years, less than 5 years: Not less than 12 days per year3. More than 5 years: Not less than 16 days per year
People oftentimes use sick leave to get rest, which is detrimental to themselves and others as it’s unplanned leave.It’s better if people pace themselves and plan their leave. Managers should take this into consideration and encourage their teammates to get enough rest from work.Muslim Nazari to TRP
It’s understandable to feel tired- after all, we’re only human. However, the employee must also be responsible for their own mental health and properly plan and apply for breaks. After all, that’s what annual leaves are for.
Ultimately, employees should take care of their own health with the leaves offered by their employers.
Just remember that your health should always come first!

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Japanese Beauty And Lifestyle Store ‘Ainz & Tulpe’ Opens In Pavilion Bukit Jalil

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Japanese beauty lovers will be glad to know that Ainz & Tulpe, a Japanese beauty and lifestyle store, has opened its first Southeast Asian store in Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books at Pavilion Bukit Jalil!

Ainz & Tulpe (A&T) brings over 4,000 products ranging from skincare, makeup and fashion from 250 unique Japanese brands to the Malaysian market.

The store also seeks to educate consumers on the latest beauty and cosmetic trends to create more awareness of Japanese cosmetics and how it promotes simplicity in all its skincare routines.
If you’re unsure what to look for or get, their helpful store assistants will be happy to assist and even explain the products’ unique formulation and gentle textures that will nourish the skin.
A&T also carries three exclusive top-tier brands: the award-winning AYURA, the beautifully packaged LIPS & HIPS, and the eye makeup brand DAZZSHOP.
AYURA
The friendly staff at Ainz & Tulpe explains to customers about its award-winning brand – AYURA.
By naming itself after the Sanskrit term “ayus” that means ‘life’, the brand aims to promote positivity and harmony amongst people, nature and the universe by boosting inner health and well-being.
Thus, AYURA only uses natural plant-based ingredients, and it’s highly suitable for sensitive skin.
AYURA is easily spotted in the store due to the array of beautiful and colourful bottles. The brand has consistently bagged many beauty awards for its best-selling products – AYURA Clear Refiner and AYURA Balancing Primer – which are in store here.
LIPS & HIPS
LIPS & HIPS fragrance range
LIPS & HIPS celebrates feminity and happiness with its fragrant scents and alluring product packaging. The skin-friendly ingredients are carefully selected by pharmacists.
There are four fragrances – Lily Bergamot, Savon, Romance Bouquet, and Fruity Rose. The brand’s best-selling hand creams that are highly moisturising also come in the same four scents.
DAZZSHOP
Colourful mascaras.
DAZZSHOP is known for its high-quality eye makeup products such as cream eyeshadow and colourful range of mascaras.
The must-try product is the cream eyeshadow named Sparkling Gem. It’s highly pigmented, lustrous, and creamy which makes it easy to blend on the eyelids, and it lasts all night upon application.
Aside from the three main brands, there are other best-selling products like Oneskin’s Cica Cream; Fujiko’s FPP Powder; AYURA’s Rhythm Concentrate Water; Chacott’s Finishing Powder Matte; The Public Organic’s Super Bouncy DM Shampoo and Treatment; and Vasilisa’s Perfume Stick.

Earn points with membership
Beauty fans should check out A&T’s membership mobile app to earn points and discounts for their purchase.
Customers can earn a point for every RM20 spent, whether they shopped in-store or on its online shop. Upon collecting 60 points, customers can get RM60 off their next purchase.
The app is free to download on Google Play, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery.
Further expansion plans
Soon, beauty enthusiasts will be able to shop at Ainz & Tulpe in a few more locations. Ainz & Tulpe plans to include five more outlets in Malaysia within the next two years.
Our goal is to bring A&T Japan to Malaysia. Not just the store and its products but also the whole experience and ambience of shopping at A&T Japan outlets. We want our customers to be able to soak up the true Japan shopping experience right here in Malaysia.Kimei Rieko, Chief Executive Officer of AMC Retail Malaysia Sdn Bhd at the store’s launch.

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Chinese National Blackmails Malaysian Ex-Boyfriend In Sextortion, Nightmare Continues After Paying RM80,000

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Love can be complicated and messy, especially during and after a breakup.

The ex-couples would wash their dirty linen in public to garner sympathy and get people to side with them.
Issues that could be resolved in private become public matters that bring frustration to all parties.
Usually, the woman is often the victim, but sometimes, the guy could be the one on the losing end.
Recently, a Malaysian was blackmailed by his ex-girlfriend for RM80,000.
She threatened to release his nude photos unless the payment is made.

In a display of courage, the man posted on his Facebook page detailing the process of his blackmail experience.
He wrote that the perpetrator was an international student from China, and they had many drinking sessions.
It was supposed to be a loving relationship until it turned into a never-ending nightmare.
The horror began when he found out that she had taken nude photos and videos of him when he was drunk.
I forgot that she can recover deleted files from the phone. After we broke up, she started threatening and blackmailing me. The young man detailing his sextortion ordeal.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Horrified at the prospect of the whole world seeing him nude, he paid an initial amount of RM80,000.
The woman promised not to bother her again, but the relief was short-lived.
On 28 May, he received an anonymous text via WhatsApp demanding RM100,000 within an hour.
He claimed that the perpetrator got help from a local friend to create a fake bank account for him to deposit the money.
He decided not to pay the RM100,000 claimed and instead lodged a police report to avoid any extortion from them.
The man also advised the public to regard his situation as a reminder and not fall victim to such embarrassing episodes.
His plight has garnered support from netizens who offered words of encouragement and positive comments.
Some asked him to take revenge on the perpetrators, while some made insensitive comments asking about the size of his genitals.
Cyber harassment, fraud spike during MCO“However, during the first phase of MCO, there were already seven sexual and sextortion-related incidents reported,” CyberSecurity Malaysia CEO Datuk Dr Amirudin Abdul Wahab told The Malaysian Reserve. https://t.co/ElYtdVtQ8s— Rape Watchdog #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@RapeWatchdog) April 7, 2020
Blackmail Involving Nudes On The Rise
Sextortion has been on the increase in recent years, and authorities believe that there are far more cases that are unreported.
Police have advised that paying the criminals will not end the nightmare but make it worse.
Paying up will only encourages them to keep exploiting that vulnerability and prey on other targets.
According to psychologists, victims had to overcome shame before they could pluck up the courage to seek help.
Sextortion victims are reluctant to open up because sex is a taboo topic in society and among families.
We must break the silence around #sextortion. We call on the government to criminalize this form of corruption. @anticorruption#IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge #WomenAgainstCorruption https://t.co/eKb3vQkRLf— TI-Malaysia (@TI_Malaysia) March 8, 2021

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MOH Will Provide Free HIV Prevention Medication

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an oral medication used to prevent HIV transmission through sex or injection drug use, will soon be made available for free at select public health clinics in states with a high HIV prevalence.

According to a statement released by the MOH, under the two-year programme beginning in January, the ministry hopes to increase the use of the HIV prevention pill among those at risk of contracting HIV, such as partners of people living with HIV (PLHIV).
Access to PrEP in Malaysia has long been hampered by stigmatised attitudes and concerns of “risk compensation” or fear that people would actively engage in condomless sex, which slowed efforts to scale up PrEP in the public health sector despite its availability.
The programme is administered by the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and funded by the Global Fund.
To ensure access equality, the suitability, readiness and quality of HIIV testing, treatment and prevention will be increased, the ministry said.
In general, the PrEP treatment is able to reduce HIV transmission through sexual intercourse by 99% if taken according to the set prescription.
The issue of stigma and discrimination will continue to be curbed to ensure friendly HIV/AIDS treatment can be given.

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