15 confirmed with Chikungunya in Kedah. Whatâ€™s the difference with Dengue?

The Health Ministry just confirmed that Kedah has 15 cases of Chikungunya in Alor Setar as of 5pm yesterday, and as of this morning 9 more cases were suspected.

15 individu di Alor Star telah disah menghidap demam Chikungunya.
Ia penyakit jangkitan virus bawaan nyamuk Aedes.
Cara pencegahan sama seperti denggi. Pastikan persekitaran anda tiada tempat pembiakan Aedes.
Tiada Aedes, tiada Denggi, Zika dan Chikungunya. pic.twitter.com/xHXf47S74h
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) June 24, 2019

Currently, it has been identified that the cases are contained within the vicinity of shop houses near City Plaza, Alor Setar.
Measures have been taken to check and investigate the area up to a radius of 400metres. Among the steps taken is by eliminating breeding sites of these mosquitoes, as assured by Kedah Health Department Director Datuk Dr Norhizan Ismail.

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Malaysia being a tropical country is very famous for vector borne diseases aka diseases spread by insects. Or in this case, mosquitoes.
Are Chikungunya and Dengue the same?
No.

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Although, both Chikugunya and Dengue are spread by the same type of mosquito; Aedes.
So what is Chikungunya?
Originally, the name Chikungunya comes from the verb in an African, Kimakonde language that means â€˜to become contortedâ€™, which reflects a lot on its main symptoms; joint pains.
In Chikungunya, patients suffer from terrible insufferable joint paints and swellings.
What about Dengue?
Dengue fever has been known as the â€˜break-boneâ€™ illness, is more of a severe flu-like symptoms disease.
While Chikungunya has only 1 type of virus strain, Dengue has 4 distinct several types.

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In both diseases, patients would likely suffer high fevers of about 40 degrees celsius within 4-7 days of contracting the illness.
Patients could also suffer from other accompanying symptoms like nausea, vomiting, rash and headaches.
The key difference between the 2 mosquito-born diseases are,(1) where the patient comes from (different places have different likelihood of disease)(2) characteristically cursing pain of the joints(3) their positive serology tests that is specific to each type of disease.

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Will we die?
Talking about fatalities, there is a higher probability of dying from Dengue compared to Chikungunya.
Even though deaths from Chikungunya is rare, the excruciating joint pains persist for months and complications can arise as a consequence.
In both diseases, symptoms are normally self-limiting. Which means, it will highly likely just go away on its own, without any specific treatment.
Though Dengue can progress into a dangerous stage called Severe Dengue where a patient can bleed to death.

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The good news about both of these painful diseases are, once you contract either of them, you would attain life-long immunity against the disease.
But since dengue has 4 different types of strains, having immunity for one type of dengue will not protect you from the 3 other types of dengue.
Currently the government is strongly fighting against Aedes mosquitoes, as they are the carriers of the majority of vector-born diseases.
â€œNo Aedes, No Dengue, Chikungunya and Zikaâ€


Malaysian Turns To Twitter To Locate Old Friend From Scotland

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Social media platforms have witnessed many reunions over the years. It has brought separated family members together, even lost long friends.

Recently, Twitter user Najwa turned to the microblogging site to look for a childhood friend named Bobbi Smith.

https://twitter.com/_nxjwafuad/status/1628024824307097600?t=MmQnss07MIGP9nFTxG2Zzw&s=08

The two spent time together in Scotland from the year 2000 to 2004.
During that time, they were classmates at the Bridge of Allan Primary School from Year 1 to Year 3.
Najwa said that she only remembers her friend’s name. However, she gave the details of her primary school teachers and some of her other classmates’ names, in which she could not remember their surnames.
Many netizens have helped her by retweeting the post and she offered her appreciation and gratefulness and promised to share an update if she finds her friend.
Thank youuu to everyone that retweeted and helped out, terharu! Will update if I find her! ❤❤— Ar. Najwa si penjahit (@_nxjwafuad) February 22, 2023
Some tries to help by doing some digging on their own and found several potential Facebook profiles.
Hiii! Bukan rasanya nii sebab dia moots dia semua Alaskan haha but thank youuuu tengokkan!— Ar. Najwa si penjahit (@_nxjwafuad) February 22, 2023
Najwa has yet to locate Bobbi, but she did manage to reunite with another friend, Sarah.
Tak jumpa Bobbi lagi but I found another fellow Malaysian and turns out we’ve met before 🥺 korek korek gambar jumpa nii https://t.co/M9cSs0DF89— Ar. Najwa si penjahit (@_nxjwafuad) February 22, 2023
One netizen shared his sad story of locating a long lost friend but the friend could not remember him.
Damn that’s painful— kif (@firdxusi) February 22, 2023
Do you know a Bobbi Smith who attended the Bridge of Allan Primary School?

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7 Ways To Stop Ants From Getting Into Your Sugar Jar

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Have you ever had the problem of ants in your sugar jar?

They can even be found in a sugar packet you just bought a few days ago (the audacity of those ants). Well, you can’t just simply throw away a brand new packet of sugar – that would be a waste.
How about you try these simple natural ways of beridding the ants from your sugar jar or packet?
1. Put in the ‘Four Siblings’
Four siblings here are the four Malaysian spices (Rempah Empat Sekawan/Beradik) which are Cinnamon, Cloves, Star Anise and Cardamon.
(Credit: Rehan Food Spices / Facebook)
Just put a few of them in the jar and don’t close the lid too tight, they need an escape exit.
Leave the jar for a few hours and you’ll find the ants marching off to other places. It doesn’t kill the ants but it does keep them away as ants do not like their scent.
Just make sure to get the spices out after awhile to avoid the smell of it lingering to your drinks.
Watch this video on TikTok of how @kakrad76 got rid of the ants in her sugar container just half an hour.
  @kakrad76 jgn panik semut masuk dalam gula🐜🐜jom tiru petua kak rad ❤#tiktokmalaysia #sharingsecrets #foryoupage #fypシ #likecommentsharecopylink ♬ AIN'T GONNA STOP – Carol Kay
2. Put in Bay Leaves, Dry Chilli or Garlic
This works the same way with the four siblings.
Just put a few of them in the container or jar. For the dry chilli, you can even cut them in half or small chunks to get them spread around the sugar.
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Close the lid (not too tight) and leave it overnight.
Ants detest the odour coming from these ingredients, much like the spices above. It wont kill them it hopefully will send them away from your sugar jar.
3. Put the jar in another container with water
We honestly do not know how far this goes but according to some home remedies, it works.
A Facebook user, Zura Yusoff, shared her method of keeping the infested sugar container free from ants by using this method.
You simply take a bigger container and fill it with a few inches of water. Then put in the sugar jar in and leave it for a few hours.
Magically the ants marches out.
(Credit: Zura Yusoff / Facebook)
Fun Fact: Ants dont really eat the food they found directly at the source. They carry it back to their colony (that’s how the ant poison works).
So for this method, the ants are supposedly carrying the sugar back to their hives but will drown because of the ‘moat’ around the container. Tada!
4. Dry them out under the sunlight
Have you ever wondered why our elders usually dry rice or sugar out in the sun? No, they’re not wet if that’s what you’re wondering.
READ MORE: Ever Wondered Where These Beetle Looking Bugs In Our Rice Pack Came From?
Apparently bugs do not like high temperatures (much like us too lah) and will simply walk out of the rice or sugar.
So just pour your ant infested jar or packet of sugar onto a flat tray and lay them out in the sun for half an hour or till you notice them gone.
Don’t forget to get them back inside once the sun’s gone or you’ll end up getting more ants or other animals in there.
This woman dried her sugar outside of her house and another being came in. Ants – 0, Cat – 1(Credit: @bajookuagent / TikTok)
5. Put the jar or container near the stove
As explained before, ants cannot deal with extreme temperatures, so try to lay the ants out in a glass or metal plate first.
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Then put them near an open stove. While you cook, notice the ants making a break away from the plate.
Don’t put them directly on the plate. They’ll die and it’s another hassle to get dead ants out of there.
6. Keep the jar in the refrigerator
Another useful way to keep ants away using temperature is to close the lid tightly and chuck it in the refrigerator! The cold zone, not the freezer.
Because ants cannot stand cool temperatures, they’ll try to leave the jar. And when they do, they’ll freeze near the exit.
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Next time you pick up the jar, you’ll get them all in one place near the lid (hopefully).
If you put them in the freezer, they ants could freeze up in the sugar and it’ll be another hassle.
It doesn’t always work but it is the fastest and easiest way that you can try.
7. Make sugar syrup & strain them
Another simple trick you can try as a last option is to make sugar syrup.
Just add water to the mixture and stir until it all dissolves. Then take a strainer and strain away the ants.
You can either store the solution in an airtight container or freeze them into ice cube trays and you’ll get ice sugar cubes to add on into your drinks next time.
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 Believe it or not, accidentally drinking drinks with ants does not make you forgetful (some people do believe in this superstition, fyi).
There’s no scientific fact to support this and some people in other part of the world even eat ants as a snack.
So the next time you get ants in your sugar, there’s no need to throw them all out! Just try these easy hacks and let us know if it works!
READ MORE: Did You Know That Cockroaches Taste Like Cottage Cheese?
READ MORE: What Are Those Bugs In Your House? 4 Pests You Need To Know

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Touch ‘n Go eWallet App No Longer In The Apple App Store, Users Can Still Use The App If It’s Already Installed

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The Touch ‘n Go eWallet, one of the top online payment apps in Malaysia, is currently not available on Apple’s App Store.

The delisting of the application in the iOS platform however may just be temporary as the Touch ‘n Go had announced that it is currently liaising with Apple to solve the matter.
The Touch ‘n Go eWallet team has also assured that iOS users who already downloaded the app will be able to use all of the functions inside it.
“You may perform your usage with us as per normal.
“Do bear with us & we will update you once it is resolved. Your kind understanding is much appreciated,” Touch ‘n Go tweeted in a response to a query by a netizen.
Ini je touch n go comment regarding this issue. No official statement released from them pic.twitter.com/Ra4NpCLJVt— 梦源自那次你看我的一眼 (@khdjhamrdn) May 8, 2022
The e-wallet app remains available on other platforms: Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.
It remains unclear why the app was removed from the iOS platform although an app can be suspended if it violates the terms and conditions of the Apple App Store, reported SoyaCincau.
Despite the assurance, there are also netizens who wonder whether the app will be available for download again by iOS users in the future.

It was reported that on 23 April, Apple warned several developers that it will remove apps that haven’t been “updated in a significant amount of time” from the App Store.
The developers are only given “30 days” by Apple to update their application or risk being delisted from the platform. It however is not whether all developers had received the notice from Apple on the same date and time.

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Former Prasarana Chairman To Become Indonesia Ambassador? Reports Say It Might Happen Soon

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There’s a possibility that Pasir Salak MP, Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman might be appointed as the country’s ambassador to Indonesia.

Reports from The Star pointed out that there are speculations that the announcement will come out soon but the MP declined to comment when approached by the news outlet.
It is not nice for me to comment on this. So I don’t want to.Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman via The Star
Recently, The Edge reported that Tajuddin was appointed as the Chairman of the Government Backbenchers Club (BBC), replacing Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim who went on to become the Federal Territories Minister.
Previously, the UMNO rep was appointed as the Chairman of Prasarana, where he was embroiled with controversy due to his remarks on the collision between two trains on 24 May.
READ MORE: [JUST IN] Train Collision On LRT Kelana Jaya Line Leaves 47 Passengers Severely Injured
He was later removed from the post, after the Finance Ministry confirmed that Tajuddin’s letter of termination was signed by Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

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Kind-hearted Mâ€™sian makes special order just to belanja food delivery rider

Blame the job market or blame our laziness to buy food
ourselves, thereâ€™s no denying that food delivery riders are now part of the
urban Malaysian life.

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Itâ€™s a tough job where the hardworking riders tirelessly
brave Malaysian traffic, heavy rains and even skip their own meals just to satiate
our appetites.
Knowing this, a kind-hearted Malaysian made a special
order just to belanja a food delivery rider!
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This heart-warming tale was shared by @danialrafiqq on Twitter last Sunday (15th September).
The Foodpanda delivery rider tweeted a picture of a very special customer order that bore the following message:

â€œBro have you eaten? I buy this for you. No need to send to my location. Take the food, rest a while and fill your stomach.â€
@danialrafiqq via Twitter
He captioned the tweet with, â€œMay there be more customers
like this.â€

Moga makin ramai customer yang macam ni.
Cc: Rakan Panda pic.twitter.com/crYbuV4aC7
— Ø¯Ø§Ù†ÙŠØ§Ù„ Ø±Ø§ÙÙ‚ (@danialrafiqq) September 15, 2019

The strangerâ€™s kind gesture filled many hearts with hope and
joy as the tweet has been retweeted 21K times (at the time of writing).
Many were inspired by the strangerâ€™s generosity while some
also shared their own tales of kindness.

I just did this as I got nagged for ordering fast food and it was too late I couldn't cancel the order. So I decided to just let the rider have it. Plus, it was raining heavily so I feel it was a good thing to do. Thank god he accepted it. This should definitely be a norm.
— teamrocket (@fiz_zakaria) September 16, 2019

Credit: Twitter

Translation: “Yesterday when I was on the way home, I saw a Foodpanda rider helping someone change their car tyre. May he be blessed!”

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Amazing, right?

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This tale also reminds us of the time when a Subang Jaya man offered a reward to find a food delivery rider for his life-saving gesture on the road. You can read about it HERE.
TRP would like to thank all the food delivery riders out there for their hard work!
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The secret of chili pan mee, invented in Chow Kit

Ah, Malaysia. Food heaven.
We know that our delicious cuisine is influenced and shared heavily between our neighbours… and quite often we may disagree about where our beloved dishes were invented.
However, KL has dibs on the invention of chili pan mee, traceable back to a tiny stall that used to be under a big tree in Chow Kit.

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While traditional pan mee is usually served in soup with hand-pulled dough bits or in thick wide strips, the noodles for chili pan mee takes on the thickness of spaghetti.
The inventor, Tan Kok Hong, introduced his specialty chili pan mee in 1985, after lots of experimentation.
He says that he noticed many of his customers adding chili into their noodles, which prompted him to create the spicy dish. The egg was added later on to lend to the smoothness of the noodles.
Kin Kin Pan Mee is the undisputed birthplace of the spicy, savory dry noodle dish.
Despite other chili pan mee chains enjoying more success with multiple stores and locations, nothing beats the original Kin Kin Pan Mee in Chow Kit.

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The noodles are made fresh so they are always springy, topped with a perfect runny egg, crispy anchovies, and minced pork.
(Sorry, Kin Kin Pan Mee is indeed non-halal!)
The dry chili spice packs a flavourful punch, so always mix it in your noodles in small doses to get that perfect balance of spicy and salty.
The restaurant is the only place you can get the special dry chili spice, as Tan does not sell the chili separately and protects the recipe guardedly. He says that others have tried to steal his chili recipe to replicate it, but nothing comes close to the original.

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If you love chili pan mee, or just spicy noodles in general, you definitely can’t miss out Kin Kin Chili Pan Mee. No other chili pan mee quite compares!
Restoran Kin Kin40, Jalan Dewan Sultan Sulaiman, Kampung Baru, 50300 KLOpening HoursDaily 7:30am-6:30pm
Restoran Kin Kin (2nd Branch)No.6, Jalan Perubatan 4, Taman Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurOpening HoursDaily 8am-8pm


Student Group Calls For UUM, Ministry To Take Responsibility For Vinosiny’s Death

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Student activist group Student Progressive Front UUM (SPFUUM) has issued a statement urging Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) and the Higher Education Ministry to take responsibility for S Vinosiny’s death from electrocution on campus grounds in Sintok, Kedah.

SPFUUM said both the university and the Higher Education Ministry must pay attention to campus safety issues and take proactive and preventive measures, as well as maintain campus facilities on a regular basis, to ensure student safety.
They claimed that it’s undeniable that UUM campus facilities are old and rarely maintained, which has posed a high safety risk to students.

SPFUUM accused the university authorities of seemingly trying to “brush the issues under the carpet” despite the risks posed to students, referring to UUM issuing a gag order on its students to prevent them from discussing the circumstances of Vinosiny’s death.
READ MORE: UUM Issues Gag Order On Students, Promises No Cover-Up In Vinosiny’s Death
The student group also pointed out that the Coroner’s Court on 25 January 2023 ruled that Vinosiny died from an electric shock. On 16 February 2023, the Kedah police chief revealed that the autopsy report on 22 May 2022 also stated that the victim died from electrocution.
The forensic doctor found visible burn marks on the victim’s face and right hand, indicating that the victim might be hit by a high voltage.
SPFUUM questioned why the autopsy report stating the cause of death was issued a day after the incident but the police delayed disclosing their report until this year.
The student group believed that the delay and what they allege as a lack of transparency, have left many students in the university open to safety risks.
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SPFUUM also mentioned that the police said Vinosiny suffered from myocardial fibrosis, which could be fatal with a low-voltage electric shock. However, SPFUUM asserts that her death would not have happened anyway if there was no electrical leakage in her dormitory room.
Although the Higher Education Minister Khaled Nordin has repeatedly said the ministry takes the issue of campus safety seriously, SPFUUM questioned his lack of response about the case updates in Parliament.
READ MORE: No News On Vinosiny’s Death 9 Months Later, Here’s What We Know So Far
Before Vinosiny’s death, SPFUUM said Inasis Maybank on campus caught on fire on July 2021. The fire was suspected to be caused by a short circuit.
Last but not least, SPFUUM said if the university and the Higher Education Ministry are serious about taking care of students’ safety, a tragedy like Vinosiny’s untimely death would have been avoided.
Based on all the reasons listed in their statement, SPFUUM supports Vinosiny’s family to file a civil suit against those who have failed to do their duty in the case.

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Cops Nab Tuaran Man Who Went Viral For Alleged Sexual Harassment

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Recently, a woman was sexually harassed by a man at the staircase near her house in Tuaran last Saturday (24 June).

A video of the incident was caught on CCTV and went viral on social media. In the 35-second video, the man hugged the woman from behind violently as she struggled desperately on the stairs to escape his attack.
After a while, the man in a black shirt released her and fled down the stairs to escape.

Most videos regarding the incident have already been erased due to the victim’s family asking to delete them and not spreading them further to respect the victim’s privacy.
In another video the same day, a witness saw the same man in a black shirt entering her shop and allegedly nearly harassing her. She said that the man nearly reached for her phone as she quickly dodged it. She claimed he stuck his tongue out at her and then fled as another customer walked in.
She shared the encounter on her Facebook account, warning others to be aware of their surroundings and for cashiers to be extra careful.

Multiple victims
It turns out that on that day alone, from 1.30 pm to 4 pm, the man had allegedly sexually harassed 2 other victims and made off with their money.
Tuaran district police chief Noraindin Maidin said that the police received 3 reports from three different women aged between 15 and 31 years old a few hours after the alleged incidents.
Just within a day, the police successfully caught the perpetrator at 3 am on Sunday (25 June).
He was mentally ill
The 29-year-old suspect tested positive for drugs and police revealed that he has an OKU card stating he’s a person with a mental disability.
Based on their early investigation, the suspect was actually just released from a psychiatric hospital in Kota Kinabalu. He was released from Hospital Mesra Bukit Padang and was scheduled to receive weekly follow-up treatments at the hospital.
However, just as soon as he returned to Tuaran, three days after being discharged, he was suspected of being involved in multiple sexual harassment and theft cases.
The police advised the people of Tuaran not to panic as the suspect is mentally disabled and had been apprehended. He further advised the public to contact the police if similar incidents occur.

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[Updated] Walk-in Vaccinations Available For 60YO+ In Klang Valley TODAY (17 July)

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[UPDATE: Senior citizens aged 60 years old and above residing in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor and have not yet received their appointments can walk-in to any PPV in Klang Valley from Saturday, 17 July 2021.]

Senior citizens aged 60 years old and above who reside in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor and have not yet received their appointments can walk-in to any PPV in Klang Valley from Saturday, 17th July 2021.#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/NcgYr0EEzS— KPWKM (@KPWKM) July 17, 2021
In an effort to protect the elderly from Covid-19, vaccinations will soon be made available at certain vaccination centers (PPVs) on a walk-in basis for senior citizens.
Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin noted that this option is not yet available at the time, but will be implemented as soon as logistic issues can be finalized.
This comes after a slew of concerns about crowded PPVs surfaced. Congestion in crowded PPVs may end up being a risk to senior citizens instead.
As the initiative is being put in place, Khairy also asks that senior citizens, along with their escorts, wait until the initiative is finalized before visiting the PPVs.
Although senior citizens are considered an at-risk group, many in the Klang Valley are still waiting for their vaccinations. This initiative will ensure that all senior citizens are able to protect themselves from the adverse effects of Covid-19.

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PS5 Arrives In Malaysia And Is Sold Out In Minutes

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Good news: The highly anticipated PlayStation 5 has arrived in Malaysia.

Bad news: It was sold out within minutes.
After Sony has opened up pre-orders for the next generation console, many were excited to get their hands on the latest PlayStation hardware.
Although some did manage to finish their orders, others were not so happy with how fast the console flew off shelves.

Many of them expressed their disappointment on Sony Malaysia’s Facebook page.
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The announcement sent gamers running to their nearest Sony store, with lines starting to form in shopping malls.
Que up for Ps5 💯 location Mid Valley SouthKey pic.twitter.com/NXbNeQbqeT— Malaysian Dude (@shahkdd) November 12, 2020
For those still hopeful, the Digital Edition is priced at RM1,869 while the regular PS5 will be available at RM2,299 at Sony’s official stores.
If you want to try to get your hands on one, you can visit Sony’s official store.

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Here Is A List Of PN MP’s That Have Been Appointed To Various Positions

Since coming into power in March, the Perikatan National (PN) government under the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been busy dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic, economic downturn, and the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Behind the scenes, however, moves to solidify the Prime Minister’s majority in parliament and to maintain his political base have been on high gear. Here, we list down some of the known appointments involving Members of Parliament from the PN coalition.

Editorâ€™s note: This list was compiled by Twitter user @diainthecities and visualised by the TRP Team. We will update this list from time to time to ensure accuracy. Please do contact us should you notice any errors or discrepancies.
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Hannah Yeoh Shares Video Of Golf Programme With Kelly Tan

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The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) together with national No 1 woman golfer Kelly Tan, held a golf clinic on 28 February at the Subang National Golf Club (KGNS) in Petaling Jaya.

It saw the involvement of 52 participants from 12 to 19 years old from SportExcel, MYGM Academy and MyFutures Junior Tour. These young talents had the opportunity to learn and observe from one of our countries golf talents.
According to KBS, the purpose the program Up Close & Personal with Kelly Tan  is for the nation’s top-ranked female golfer to impart her knowledge and abilities, as reported by Sinar Harian.
The ministry also stated that Tan shared her beginnings in this sport until she succeeded in becoming a national professional female golfer.
Tan begun her journey in the golf industry at the age of 12 and soon she became one of the best talents in our country when she competed in the Olympic Games.
In an Instagram post, Tan said that she is doing what she is passionate about and was overwhelmed with response from the participants in the programme.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Kelly Tan (@kellytan33)
KBS Minister Hannah Yeoh also shared a video about the programme on social media. In the video, she said that they took the opportunity to organise the programme while Tan was in town.
“I believe our athletes when they succeed in the world, they will be a source of inspiration for our junior players and children,” she said in the video.

  @hannahyeohmp Up close and Personal with Kelly Tan pemain golf LPGA #golf #KBS #hanayo #DemiMalaysia  ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz

Tan who is starting her eighth season in the LPGA Drive On Championship is still looking to achieve her biggest dream in becoming the first Malaysian to win the LPGA Tour.

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Ever Wonder How A Law Gets Passed In Malaysia? We’ll Also Tell You Why It Takes So Long

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Essentially, any proposals to introduce or change a law has to go through three levels of approval before it can be accepted and officiated. The three levels are the Parliament (Dewan Rakyat), the Senate (Dewan Negara), and the Agong.
This three-level system is why sometimes it can take a while before a law is published in the Federal Gazette and comes into effect.
Of course, this isn’t the only way a law is created or amended. Sometimes, new laws or amendments happen through the courts as well. But we won’t be touching on that in this article. If you want to know more about that, do refer to this excellent article by AskLegal.
Proposals to introduce or amend a law are called Bills.
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A Bill contains the general structure and idea of the law and must be drafted and discussed before being brought to Parliament. A draft of a Bill is sometimes also suggested in Parliament before the contents of the Bill gets formulated.
So, who suggests and formulates a Bill? That depends on the type of Bill. There are three types;
Public BillsPublic Bills are those that deal with problems affecting the general public like crime and taxation. These can be proposed by the government or Private Members of Parliament (private members are MPs that don’t head any ministries).
However, Public Bills that deal with money – like the Federal Budget or GST/SST – can only be proposed by the government.
Usually, these Bills are formulated by the Attorney General Chambers of Malaysia (AGC), or a special committee set up by the government.
Private Bills Private Bills are those that deal with private or local problems. These can be proposed by any private individuals or non-government associations outside Parliament.
Hybrid Bills These deal with issues that involve both the public and private individuals. Both the government and private parties can propose them.
Once the Bill has been drafted and formulated, it’s time to get approval.
Approval Level 1: Parliament
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Dewan Rakyat (technically lower chamber of Parliament) consists of MPs – the people we voted for during general elections. They are supposed to represent the people in their constituency and bring up their issues in Parliament.
In Parliament, the Bill will go through four levels before being passed on to the Senate.
First Reading – Nothing much happens during the First Reading, this step is really just a formality. The title of the Bill will be read and a copy of it will be circulated to all MPs present. No debates or votes will be held at this point yet.
FYI, since Parliament only meets 3 times a year, there is a priority list of Bills to hear. So, not all Bills have a chance to be read during a session. This is another factor that can affect how fast a law is amended or introduced.
Second Reading – Debates and discussions on the contents of a Bill happen during this Reading. MPs might raise questions or contribute suggestions to the Bill and they are also required to vote on the Bill at this stage.
Committee Stage – Here, Parliament will decide if a Bill is scrutinized by a “Committee of the Whole House”, where all MPs are allowed to take part in debating and voting on the contents of the Bill, or a “Select Committee”, where only a group of selected MPs do this.
This stage will involve extensive debates and they might even decide whether or not to include an amendment proposed by the committee.
Third Reading – No more amendments are allowed at this point, and final debate on the Bill will take place. A voting session is held and if it gets a simple majority vote (51%) it will then be forwarded to the Senate.
Approval Level 2: Senate
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Dewan Negara (technically upper chamber of Parliament) consists of members appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the Prime Minister. They act as the checks and balance of the Dewan Rakyat.
If you’re curious to know who exactly are the current Senators in Dewan Negara, you can take a look at the list here.
Dewan Negara cannot reject a Bill, they can only propose amendments which must then require the agreement of the Dewan Rakyat.
Interestingly, if say, for example, the Dewan Rakyat doesn’t agree with the proposed amendments, Article 68 of the Federal Consitution allows Dewan Rakyat to just bypass Dewan Negara.
They can do this by just re-introducing the Bill again in the a parliamentary session the following year (which might be another reason why this takes so long). Then, even if Dewan Negara again does not pass it, it can be automatically passed to the next level. That is, straight to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Approval Level 3: Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah (Credit: Istana Negara/Instagram)
According to Article 66(4) of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong must approve a Bill within 30 days from the date it was presented to him.
If he doesn’t do this, it can still automatically become law at the end of the 30 days.
A New Law Is Formed
After going through the three approval levels above, the law will be published in the Federal Gazette. Once published, it comes into effect and the Bill reaches its final form as an Act of Parliament.

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Penang Ranked As 3rd Best Island In The World To Retire

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Malaysia’s very own Pearl of the Orient, Penang has been ranked as the third best island in the world to retire in.

Based on a top 15 list made by Travel Awaits, a media site which targets travellers aged 50 and above, the island was as one of the best – behind only to Mallorca is Spain and the island nation of Malta.
In the listicle, Penang was praised for its appeal to foodies, with its plethora of food stalls, prominently found in the main city, George Town, as well as adventurers who like to hike, dive, and snorkel.
Credit: Malay Mail
Other islands in Asia were also featured in the list, with Bali, Indonesia sitting at number 9, Koh Samui, Thailand at number 10 and Phu Quoc, Vietnam taking the 15th spot.
Penang State Executive Councillor Yeoh Soon Hin shared the news on his Facebook page, along with the caption “Penang ranks 3rd in the world and 1st in Asia!”.

World-Famous pearl
Penang is not a stranger to global recognition as previously, it’s reported by NST that the state was listed in the “11 Best Islands for Retirement Abroad” list by International Living in 2020.
It’s not just the island which is receiving international praise as Penang’s Assam laksa also made it “The World’s 50 Best Foods” list by CNN Travel in the same year.

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Zahid Wants UMNO Members To Petition For Najib’s Royal Pardon, Slammed By Klang MP

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During UMNO’s special briefing yesterday (27 August), its president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi called party members to organise a petition to push for former prime minister Najib Razak’s royal pardon.

In his speech, Zahid asked all branch and division members to show their support for Najib who began his 12-year jail term on 23 August 2022.
READ MORE: Bossku Supporters Want King To Grant Najib ‘Royal Pardon’ But There’s Also Petition Against It
According to Free Malaysia Today, Zahid added that Najib’s Facebook posts would be compiled and published because the “thought and spirits behind the words can be used as a weapon” by UMNO against its political enemies.
READ MORE: “Your Truth, My Truth And The Truth” Zahid Urged Najib To Continue His Fight To Clear His Name

On 11 August 2022, The Malay Mail reported that Zahid is facing 33 charges of receiving bribes amounting to S$13.56 million (RM42 million) from UKSB as an inducement for himself in his capacity as a civil servant and then home minister.
He was charged with another seven counts as the home minister who obtained S$1.15 million, RM3 million, S₣15,000 and US$15,000 in cash from the same company for himself in connection with his official work.
He allegedly committed all the offences at Seri Satria, Presint 16, Putrajaya, and Country Heights, Kajang, between October 2014 and March 2018.
Reeks of manipulation
To this, Klang MP Charles Santiago alleged that Zahid is trying to manipulate social media as a tool to fool the people just like Najib did.
Najib’s case is not complicated. Zahid Hamidi is simply playing to the people’s gallery, especially those who don’t quite understand why the Federal Court disallowed admission of new evidence or adjournment. Also, is Zahid doing this only to free Najib? Nope. It’s to save his own skin as well.Klang MP Charles Santiago
Charles said getting Najib a royal pardon would be a mockery of the country’s judicial system and it’s important for the rule of law to be upheld since Malaysia turns 65 in a few days.
The one thing we can do for our country today, as we approach Merdeka Day is to ensure that no one is above the law and no one can hold this country to ransom.Klang MP Charles Santiago
He added that the public should oppose the tactics used to free a convicted criminal.
We, the people, need to wake up and fight back. Politicians call us ordinary people as opposed to Najib, who belongs to the privileged lot. So, let’s show how powerful we are as ‘One’ people.Klang MP Charles Santiago

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Ain And Father Called In Regarding Police Report, Allegedly Lodged By Teacher

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Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, the brave teenager who took to her social media in April to call out her male teacher for allegedly making rape jokes, has now been slapped with a RM1 million defamation suit.

In a tweet by Ain’s father Saiful Nizam Abdul Wahab from yesterday (4 August), he wrote the letter of demand came from Ain’s former PJPK teacher via the law firm of Rasshidi Ema & Yung, and was given only seven days to respond to the demands.
In recent developments, Saiful Nizam said he received a call from IPD Sg. Buloh for him and Ain to go there and give their statements regarding a police report.
They will be there tomorrow (6 Aug) at 5 pm with lawyers Datuk Sankara Nair, Petaling MP Maria Chin and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok in hopes that all matters will be put to rest.
READ MORE: Schoolgirl Faces Rape Threats, Gets Accused Of Being Autistic After Exposing Teacher’s Rape JokesREAD MORE: Extraordinarily Ordinary: She Spoke Up And She AIN’t Done YetREAD MORE: Keep #MakeSchoolASaferPlace Trending

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Some Malaysians Irritated By Air Selangor CEO’s Easygoing Press Conference Last Night

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Tempers are flaring as millions of Selangor residents face the drought from the unscheduled water cuts due to pollution at Sungai Selangor, one of the state’s main water sources.

From the looks of it, Malaysians seem to be channeling some of their frustrations to the state’s water company, Air Selangor, particularly towards its CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman.
Comments online reveal that some of the rakyat were irritated and disappointed by the manner that the CEO had behaved during a live press conference addressing Selangor’s water situation on September 4, 2020.
Netizens had accused the CEO of being unprofessional and insensitive towards people’s struggles.
Some were even bothered by the apparent humor and his supposed simper attitude while addressing the public.

How can the CEO smile like that when giving PC? Does he think this is funny problem?— zahsu (@zahsuasbah) September 4, 2020
.@air_selangor pic.twitter.com/Eig5TKjAaL— Jebs (@_TheJebs) September 5, 2020
Screenshots of the comment section speaking on the video of Suhaimi’s press conference.(YouTube/Buletin TV3)
Ironically, during the press conference, it was Suhaimi who expressed concerns that the public does not understand the full gravity of the situation.
This is a big problem, it is not a small-fry problem. I think we are taking this very seriously and we are continuously monitoring the river… It is not fair to the consumers to get smelly water, we want clean water to get to the consumers. The health and safety of the consumers is paramount.Air Selangor CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman via YouTube
The CEO implores the public to come together and speak up for Selangor’s recurring water troubles and put a stop to pollution.
I do not have an answer… The greatest minds have met many, many times and this happens again… It requires the collective minds of the whole of Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Putrajaya, the whole 5 million of us must then start talking about this.Air Selangor CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman via YouTube
You can checkout the entire live press conference, below.

Meanwhile, Air Selangor announced that water would be restored starting noon, September 5, and residents can expect supplies to fully return to all affected areas by September 9.

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[LANGSUNG] Sidang Media Air Selangor | 4 September 2020


Mother Arrested After 2 Boys Found With Legs Chained Together In Perlis

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Three teenage boys ran away from home and were found beside a bridge along Jalan Kampung Tambun Tulang in Simpang Empat, Perlis, by a member of the public around midnight.

Two of them were disabled and are believed to be victims of domestic abuse, Free Malaysia Today reported. Police said all three boys looked fatigued when they were found with two of them with legs chained together.
According to reports, their 46-year-old mother has been arrested for alleged abuse. A 31-year-old man, who is not related to the family, was also arrested to help in investigations. They are remanded for seven days starting 25 March 2023.
Two of the boys were chained together at the legs. Image: Harian Metro
Kangar district police chief Yusharifuddin Mohd Yusof said that both chained boys were identified as persons with disability (OKU) while the third boy was not chained and did not possess an OKU card.
He believed the trio are siblings aged 14 to 16. They allegedly ran away from home because they couldn’t take the abuse by their mother any longer.
He also believes their mother does not live with them but chained two boys up. Their mother admitted that she chained the boys’ legs due to their bad behaviour and claimed they were hard to control.
The boys were sent to Tuanku Fauziah Hospital, Kangar, for treatment and will be sent to the Perlis state welfare department.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
The Education Ministry is also checking the status of the boys’ education to find out if they were still schooling.

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Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 7 To 9 April

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Don’t know what to do this weekend in the Klang Valley? No worries, we got you. 👀

Head on over to art exhibits, markets, shows, raya bazaars and more this weekend.
Note that some of these events only happen for a day or can last for a whole month so look at the dates carefully.
If you wanna skip to the specific day you want, choose your preferred day here.
FridaySaturday & Sunday
Here are some of the events that are still ongoing from our previous list.
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 31 March To 2 April
Ongoing Events
1. Euro Fun Park (Fun Fair) @ Dataran Open Carpark, 1 Utama (31 March – 28 May, 7 pm – 12 am)

Step right up and experience the thrill of Malaysia’s largest travelling amusement park – the much-anticipated Euro Fun Park is arriving at 1 Utama! From 31 March to 28 May 2023, this travelling fun fair will keep you entertained all night long from 7 pm to 12 am daily with endless rides and games. So, mark your calendars as this is an event you definitely don’t want to miss!
Tickets are priced at RM8 for adults and RM4 for kids, which you can get at the counter there. Visit their website for more info.
2. Dreams We Tell Ourselves (Solo Theatre Performance) @ M Gallery, Bandar Sunway (5 – 8 April, 8.30 pm)
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In the haunting silhouette of abandoned dreams and the ashen field of grief, we yearn so badly for a situation where we don’t have to reach out across the gap.
Presented by Howls Theatre Co. in collaboration with M Gallery, Dreams We Tell Ourselves is a 60-minute solo performance written by Olivier Kipp and Murasaki Haru. Directed & performed by Wyman Wai, the play navigates the possibilities of embracing a place of uncertainty or remaining nestled in familiarity.
Get tickets here which are priced at RM40.
3. The World Of Tim Burton (Exhibition) @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil (21 March – 30 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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For the first time in Southeast Asia and the last stop in Asia – The long-awaited ‘The World of Tim Burton’ Pop-Up Museum is finally here at Pavilion Bukit Jalil!
Featuring numerous talented works from Tim Burton’s early stages of sketches and drawings to the talented artist’s most recent projects of puppets and life-sized sculptures used in his film work, you’ll be sure to step into an incredible experience like no other!
Tickets are priced at RM88 per pax but they have discounts for kids, seniors, students and OKUs. For more details, visit here.
Currently, from 1 to 30  April, they have a Hari Raya Special Deal which you can find out here.
Read our review of the first look at the exhibition below.
READ MORE: A Glimpse Into The World Of Tim Burton
4. One Piece Asia Tour Exhibition @ Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, Resorts World Genting (23 March – 8 May, 10 am – 10 pm)
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For 47 days, the biggest, largest and first-ever One Piece Exhibition in Southeast Asia is happening here in Malaysia.
Fans will get to enjoy an incredible 45 to 90 minutes tour around the 21 Iconic Zones which will showcase the series’ iconic scenes from Luffy’s adventure from the series in a 25,000 square feet layout. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Get your tickets here. They are priced at RM94 per pax. For more details, visit here.
READ MORE: Iconic One Piece Anime Exhibition Coming To Malaysia
5. Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil (18 Feb – 18 May, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Demon Slayer is a well-known Anime and has a massive fan following in Malaysia. This exhibition is a definite treat to fans as it brings you into the world of anime as soon as you enter the exhibition.
Step into an experience like no other, immerse yourself in some of the memorable scenes and become part of a Demon Slayer Corps at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Level 2, Pink Zone.
Get the tickets here. Tickets cost RM48 for adults and RM38 for kids.
Check out our experience at the exhibition:
READ MORE: Most Awaited Demon Slayer Exhibition Arrives In Malaysia
Visit their Instagram to know more.
6. Van Gogh Alive Exhibition @ Pavillion Bukit Jalil (17 Dec – 9 April, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Great news guys, the Van Gogh Exhibition is extended until 9 April 2023!
Witness Van Gogh’s legendary works of art displayed digitally at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Get ready for a multi-sensory experience with a symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance for you there.
READ MORE: Catch the Immersive ‘Van Gogh Alive’ Exhibition In KL This Dec-March
7. Arts On The Move (Art Installation + Performances) @ MRT Pasar Seni (Feb – June, 5 pm – 6 pm)

Next time you change your trains at Pasar Seni, drop by their MRT station to witness this new art installation called “Sunnyside Up” by the talented Pamela Tan of Poh Sin Studio. For the next three months, this yellow futuristic installation hopes to reimagine everyday pedestrian routes and transform them into a unique and enjoyable experience for all.
Additionally, every fortnight on Thursday from 5 pm – 6 pm, visit the station for various live performances, exciting workshops and creative art installations.
For more info about the upcoming performances, keep up to date with Think City’s Instagram.
8. Masters of Disguise (Photography Exhibition) @ Darkroom Gallery, GMBB (Extended till 30 April 2023, 11 am – 6 pm)
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Biologist, guide and wildlife photographer Chien C. Lee’s latest photography exhibit focuses on the art of deception used by wildlife. This exhibit features more than 60 fantastic photos of various kinds of camouflage and mimicry employed by insects, reptiles, birds, and even plants; with many species hailing from Malaysia’s very own Sabah and Sarawak.
According to GMBB, this exhibition is just so mesmerizing and immersive that it’s extended until 30 April 2023.
READ MORE: Catch This Fantastic Nature Photography Exhibit For A Free Fun Time In KL
Here are specific events to enjoy with your family and friends on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
7 April (Friday)
1. Just Jokes: Against Humanity (Comedy Show) @ Angguk Studio, PJ (8.30 pm)
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In this themed comedy show, the theme is based on the popular game “Cards Against Humanity”, where the audience picks a prompt and the comedians have to improvise on the spot. Be prepared for spontaneous and possibly tear-jerking performances that will leave you in stitches.
Featuring some of the funniest comedians in the scene, Kavin Jay, Shamaine Othman, Harresh A.U. & Mahyar, this show promises to deliver stand-up comedy and an improv section that will have you rolling in the aisles.
Get tickets here. They are priced at RM40 each.
2. Festival Usahawan Gempak (Raya Bazaar) @ Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam (7 – 9 April, 10 am – 2 am)
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With more than 200 vendors waiting for you, head on to Stadium Malawati to shop for your Raya essentials from branded clothes to various accessories. Witness epic performances from your favourite local artists and influencers such as Siti Nurhaliza, Lah Ahmad, Ruhainies, and many more while munching on a plethora of food choices from the food trucks.
You wanna know what the best thing about this event is? The entrance is free.
3. Pasar Seloka: Pesta Gembira (Weekend Market) @ Central Market ( 7 – 9 April, 10 am – 8 pm)
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Pasar Seloka is a lifestyle pop-up weekend bazaar. This week, the theme is Raya and it’s happening at Pasar Seni.
Shop for cute Raya outfits, gorgeous accessories, and more here. You can also get your hands on various collections of Raya outfits from modern to traditional.
Visit Central Market’s Instagram for more info or follow Pasar Seloka for more updates.
4. Pesta Raya 2023 (Weekend Market) @ Malaysia Grand Bazaar, BBCC, KL (31 March – 19 April, 10 am – 10 pm)
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This Raya, Lokal Wave is bringing more excitement, more vendors and more days to shop! Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, they will be at Malaysia Grand Bazaar (beside Lalaport), selling Raya clothes, Raya cookies, accessories and more.
They also have celebrity lineups, performers, traditional sounds, activities, Raya lucky draw and so much more to be announced. Besides that, they also have a baking competition next two weeks, so stay tuned for that!
Visit here for more info.
8 & 9 April (Saturday & Sunday)
1. Ritma Raya: Riuh x Lazada (Raya Bazaar) @ Sentul Depot (8 & 9 April, 3 pm – 12 am)
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Make your way over to Sentul Depot and join in the spirit of giving while you shop at Ritma Raya!
Go get your squad ready and save the date to get your baju raya sorted with more than 90 local creative brands. Break your fast with your family and friends while enjoying festive live performances. You can also learn something new at the creative workshops & showcases there.
Visit their Instagram for more info.
2. Corak Hati Raya Week 2 (Weekend Market) @ Rumah Tangsi (8 – 9 April, 12 pm – 9 pm)
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Wanna shop for arts and crafts items with a Raya theme? Spend your weekend here at Rumah Tangsi for their Corak Hati Raya weekend market. Organized by The Messy Club, browse Raya clothes, cookies, arts & crafts, cosmetics, accessories, and more there while listening to live music.
Visit their Instagram to know more.
3. Bakers Galore Meriah Raya (Weekend Market) @ 1st Floor, MyTown KL (8 & 9 April, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Come join Bakers Galore this Ramadan as they bring in a special Raya edition at MyTown KL. Bakers Galore is an amazing event to get all your Raya artisanal bakes from cakes to bread, festive cookies, pastries, local delights and more. Look out for all things dessert, sweet or savoury, they have it all!
4. Wayang Kulit Puppet- Making Workshop @ Temi 1, GMBB, (9 April, 12 pm – 5 pm)
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Wanna learn how to make a Wayang Kulit puppet?
Join GMBB in learning more about the traditional form of shadow puppetry that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this workshop, you’ll have the rare opportunity to learn the intricate art of creating your own Malaysian Wayang Kulit shadow puppet!
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this workshop is open to all skill levels.
Register here. The fee is priced at RM95.
5. Raya More Together (Raya Bazaar) @ GMBB (8-9 April, 12 pm – 10 pm)
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Raya is just around the corner and we’re excited to invite you to our Raya More Together bazaar happening every weekend starting TODAY until 16 April from 12 pm – 10 pm at The Grey Box, GMBB!
Come and join them for a fun-filled Raya celebration with your loved ones, buka puasa with delicious food, and shop for your Raya must-haves at GMBB’s Raya bazaar. That’s not all, we also have live music performances from 6 pm – 10 pm to keep the good times rolling!
6. Art Jamming with Dennis Liew (Autism Awareness Exhibition) @ GMBB ( 9 April, 11 am – 6 pm)
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Join differently-abled artist Dennis Liew, a gifted painter who expresses himself through nature, in this art jamming session. Dennis has an incredible talent for painting, and his works are often showcased in his solo exhibitions.
In this session, Dennis will guide you through the process of painting your own masterpiece on canvas. Discover your own artistic talents and find peace and serenity through the connection with nature. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a talented artist and explore your creativity!
Register here and find out more here.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.
Louis Tomlinson: Faith In The Future World Tour – Concert (26 April @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get the tickets here.Symphonic Anime IV Ft Hakken – Anime Orchestra (28 & 29 April @ MPO)Get tickets here. Samsons: 20th Anniversary Live Concert In Malaysia 2023 (29 April @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here. Pinkfish Music & Art Festival – Concert (30 April @ Surf Beach Sunway Lagoon) [Line up: DJ Snake, Meduza, Joe Flizzow, etc]Get your tickets here.Lenka Live In KL – Concert (1 May @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here. Pamungkas Live In Kuala Lumpur – Concert (4 May @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here. Retro Rahman 3.0 – ARR Concert (6 May @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.Raya Sepanjang Zaman – Raya Concert (6 May @ MPO) [Line Up: Ziana Zain, Bob Yusof, Hail Amir, Sanisah Huri]Get tickets here. Disney In Concert: Live Your Dream (6 & 7 May @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get tickets here.Soundvalley Festival 2023 – Concert (6 – 7 May @ Maeps, Serdang) [Line Up: Aina Abdul, 6ixth Sense, XPDC, etc]Get tickets here. Dream Theater: Top Of The World Tour 2023 (10 May @ Zepp KL) Get the tickets here. Konsert Satu Suara – Concert (13 May @ Mega Star Arena, Sungei Wang Plaza) [Line Up: Siti Nurhaliza, Jay Jay, Ernie Zakri]Get tickets here. Festival Aku, Muzik & Kamu – Concert (20 May @ Educity Sports Complex, Johor) [Line Up: Ungu, Hujan, D’MAsiv, Akim, Kerispatih, 6ixth Sense, Spider, Insomniacks, Bunkface] Get the tickets here. The Dream Show 2 in KL – NCT Dream Concert (20 May @ Axiata Arena)Get your tickets here. Honne May 2023 Asia Tour – Concert (21 May @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.D’Masiv 20AD To The World Tour – Concert (2 June @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.Andmesh Kamaleng Live In KL – Concert (4 June @ Plenary Hall, KL)Get tickets here. NusaFest – Concert (8 & 9 June @ Bandar Malaysia, Sungai Besi) [Line Up: Bunkface, Masdo, Forceparkbois]Get Your tickets here. More info here.Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival – Cultural Music Festival (23 – 25 June @ Sarawak Cultural Village) [Line Up: Gipsy Kings, Big Mountain, etc]Get tickets here. Good Vibes Festival – Concert (21 – 23 July @ Sepang International Circuit) [Line Up: The 1975, The Kid Laroi, Dhruv, Sabrina Carpenter, Giveon]Get the tickets here. Muse: Will Of The People World Tour KL – Concert (29 July @ Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort)Get tickets here.Kodaline: Live In Kuala Lumpur – Concert (7 September @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Check out upcoming concerts this February till May in the listicle below.
READ MORE: 2023 Sees Concert Scene In Malaysia Alive And Kicking, Check Out What’s In Store February Till May
READ MORE: Food Hunting For Iftar? Here Are Some Popular Ramadan Bazaars In The Klang Valley
P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know about, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.

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Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 7 To 9 July

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Don’t know what to do this weekend in the Klang Valley? No worries, we got you. 👀

Head over to art exhibits, pop-up markets, musical shows and more this weekend.
Note that some of these events only happen for a day or can last for a whole month so look at the dates carefully.
If you wanna skip to the specific day you want, choose your preferred day here.

Friday
Saturday & Sunday

Here are some of the events that are still ongoing from our previous list.
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 30 June To 2 July
Ongoing Events
1. Swiss Dream Circus: The Comeback (Circus Show) @ Mutiara Park, Mutiara Damansara (28 June – 23 July, 11 am – 8 pm)
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Do you love watching circus shows? Well then look no further, the Swiss Dream Circus is now in Malaysia.
From acrobatics to daredevils, the Swiss Dream Circus features acts such as a clown show, Rola-Rola performances, knife-throwing, a violin performance, Icarin games, BMX stunts, aerial straps, laser man, Cyr Wheel, LED dance and more.
So bring along your friends and family to Mutiara Damansara while their shows last.
Browse the tickets here. They start from RM49.
2. Biar Pete de Besuara (Art Exhibition) @ Gallery Gerimis, GMBB (27 May – 30 September)
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Biar Pete de Besuara is an exhibition by Bah Saluji, a writer and illustrator of two Orang Asli children’s books. The exhibition title is Semai for ‘Let the Maps Speak’.
According to the exhibition: “If an Orang Asli map had a voice, it would tell the story of a peaceful people living for countless generations in harmony with the rainforest.”
Bah Saluji and his vibrant watercolour paintings showcase that idyllic life – but also today’s harsh reality of the rampant encroachment of Orang Asli customary land. This exhibition invites us to reflect on our own relationship with the land and the urgent need for greater respect for indigenous rights.
Entry to the exhibition is free so what else are you waiting for?
3. IYKYK (Pop-up Market) @ Vanity Atrium, Sunway Velocity Mall (28 June – 9 July)
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Join Sunway Velocity for an extraordinary pop-up event where they bring the vibrant spirit of the Y2K era back to life! Indulge in the nostalgia of the 2000s as they transport you back to the days of flip phones, frosted tips, and bedazzled everything.
Indulge in the thrill of discovering your favourite influencers’ brands by visiting over 20 vendors. Besides that, you can also join exciting textile product workshops, and participate in a fun photo contest while you’re there.
For more info, visit here.
4. The World Of Tim Burton (Exhibition) @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil (21 March – 30 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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For the first time in Southeast Asia and the last stop in Asia – The long-awaited ‘The World of Tim Burton’ Pop-Up Museum is finally here at Pavilion Bukit Jalil!
Featuring numerous talented works from Tim Burton’s early stages of sketches and drawings to the talented artist’s most recent projects of puppets and life-sized sculptures used in his film work, you’ll be sure to step into an incredible experience like no other!
Tickets are priced at RM88 per pax but they have discounts for kids, seniors, students and OKUs. For more details, visit here.
Read our review of the first look at the exhibition below.
READ MORE: A Glimpse Into The World Of Tim Burton
5. The World Of Nickelodeon Malaysia (Kids Cartoon Carnival) @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil (28 April – 23 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Are your kids a fan of Nickelodeon’s cartoons? This carnival is the perfect place for families to bring their kids and have a fun time together with 17 interesting stations and tonnes of photo opportunities set up over 14,000 square feet.
You’ll even spot characters from shows like SpongeBob SquarePants, PAW Patrol, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dora the Explorer, and Bubble Guppies so bring your kids for a fun day at the carnival!
READ MORE: First Ever Nickelodeon-Themed Carnival In Malaysia
Tickets start at RM16 for adults and RM46 for kids. Book them here.
Here are specific events to enjoy with your family and friends on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
7 June (Friday)
1. Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival – Mathaf (Thai Food Fest) @ Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall, Subang (7 – 16 July, 11 am – 11.30 pm)
  @mathaf_00 📍 MATHAF ™ 📌 Star Avenue Lifestyle Mall, Bandar Pinggiran Subang 🗓 7 – 16 Jul 2023 ⏰ 11 am – 11.30 pm #savethedate #mathaf #FoodieMalaysia #ThaiFoodFestival #foodtiktok #foodlover #foodie #klfoodie #foodhunter #thaifood #bestfoodmalaysia #JomMakan ♬ original sound – Bunkfiz 888 🎲🔰 – Al-Hafiz
At the Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival (MATHAF), you’ll find various Thai cuisine that you’ve been craving. Fried baby crabs, mango sticky rice, Thai teas, LokChing, Thai laksa, coconut sticky rice ice cream and many more!

Mathaf moves to various places in the Klang Valley regularly, so do check out their Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to keep up to date.
2. Simply Comedy Presents: Shaq, Russel, Raqib (Comedy Show) @ Simply Comedy by Tin Box x Harith Iskander, Publika Shopping Center (6 – 8 July, 8 pm, 9.30 pm)
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Join Simply Comedy as they bring you multiple nights of side-splitting humour. Featuring Russel Curtis, Shaq Munisamy and Raqib Karim, it’s going to be nights filled with laughter and smiles as each performance is unique, where every joke is fresh and every laugh is real.
Admission is FREE so don’t miss out! Click here for registration. Visit their Instagram to know more.
3. Thrifted (Bundle Event) @ Da Men Mall (6 – 9 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Are y’all fans of thrifted and preloved items? This is the perfect place to bring your friends and dates to! Thrifted is a big bundle event happening this weekend at Da Men Mall. From cheap apparel and gorgeous accessories to scrumptious food this is a place to be this weekend!
There’s also a dress code for those interested fashionistas. Show up in your best Bohemian/Hippie/Retro outfit and stand a chance to win cash prizes.
Don’t forget to bring those huge Ikea bags for those “accidental” hauls.
Entry for the expo is RM5. For more info, visit here.
4. Underground Thrifted (Bundle Event) @ Sungei Wang (5 – 9 July, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Hold on now, there’s not one, but two bundle events this week?!? Stylish & cheap clothes, here we come!
Bundle Expo is another event gathering various vendors who sell thrifted items for less. From shoes and hats to printed shirts to denim jeans, there’s a lot of shopping you gotta get to. Let’s dive in together!
Click here for more info.
5. Tapir-lah X Finch Market (Pop-up Market) @ Central Market (7 – 9 July, 10 am – 8 pm)
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This weekend, a total of 100 Tapir sculptures are coming to Pasar Seni to create awareness about Tapir – one of the endangered species on our planet Earth.
So come and join them, and tag your family and friends along to see these cuties. Plus, there will be a bazaar with a number of interesting vendors, fun activities & workshops awaiting you guys.
Follow their Instagram for more weekly events.
8 & 9 July (Saturday & Sunday)
1. Adoption Carnival (Pet Adoption Drive) @ The Square by Jaya One (8 – 9 July, 11 am – 6 pm)
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On the 5th event for Jaya One’s Rehoming Programs & Bazaar Pillars, they’re doing an Adoption Carnival featuring some adorable orphaned pets such as cats (Saturday & Sunday), dogs (Saturday) and rabbits (Sunday). There will also be a small pet bazaar for pet families to get some pet essentials while supporting a good cause.
There’s also a cat show on Sunday featuring amazing rescued/adopted cats. This show allows them to tell their stories and shows that with a little love and a wonderful home, rescue cats are beautiful too!
Besides that, Jaya One will organize a few more pet-friendly events this July so visit here for more details.
2. An Uncommon Journey II (Orchestra) @ KLPAC (8 & 9 July, 8.30 pm, 3 pm)
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A project with a big heart and even bigger dreams, The klpac Symphonic Band’s outreach collaborative programme entitled An Uncommon Journey II returns with 48 talented musicians from Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka and Perak undergoing intensive training which will culminate in public concerts.
This truly international and varied programme takes music lovers through works by Dutch, Japanese, Austrian, Italian, American, Belgian and Italian composers as well as our very own pride and joy – arranger Wong Chee Yean with his lovely rendition of Rasa Sayang and composer Lim Yu-Yao’s Eternal Blossom Overture, making its world premiere at the concert.
You can still get the tickets here. They are priced at RM50 per ticket.
3. 90’s Mega Mix (Party) @ (8 July, 8 pm till late)
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Mixbag masters Robotron 5000 and Bunga will take you on a journey through the sensational sounds of the 90s at @hellorexkl. Whether it’s hip-hop, Britpop, boy/girl bands, acid rave or cheesy Eurodance – these are just some of the genres that make up the thrilling decade.
Entry to the event is free. You could also stand a chance to win 2 pairs of 3-day Good Vibes Festival passes while you’re there.
For more info, visit their Instagram.
4. Sunshine Love Market (Pop-up market) @ Doplohtiga Space, KL (8 – 9 July, 12 pm – 9 pm)
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Part of creating a healing space through art, The Messy Club is all about supporting local artists. Happening this weekend, Sunshine Love Market features a creative market selling clothes, accessories, and food. They will also have music, games, a photo booth and workshops.
You are also invited to have a picnic there and chill with your family and friends.
Visit here for more info.
5. Konsert P.Ramlee Signature A Minor 7 (Tribute Concert) @ PJPAC (7 – 8 July, 8.30 pm)
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This tribute concert celebrates memorable, nostalgic and award-winning hits from films directed and starring Allahyarham Tan Sri P. Ramlee. This 75-minute performance is set to take audiences on a journey through time, reminiscing important moments in P. Ramlee’s life and philosophies in songwriting and filmmaking.
For the tickets, click here. They start at RM125.
6. MaoYen (Cat Art Exhibition) @ GMBB (8 – 30 July, 11 am – 8 pm)
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Originating from the fusion and play of the word “Mao” (猫 cat in Chinese) and “Oyen” (Oren/Orange), translating to “Orange Cat”, this collaborative showcase features cat-enthusiasts and artists celebrating the charm and mischievousness of ginger cats.
It also offers creative workshops every weekend where you can create your own meow-sterpieces, not to mention exclusive merchandise such as stickers and postcards of ginger cats!
For more info, visit GMBB’s Instagram.
7. Faraway (Art Exhibition) @ GMBB (7 July – 30 September, 11 am – 5 pm)
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Published by Innovation Media in December 2022, Faraway is a collection of charming artworks inspired by Farmer’s travel to Switzerland. Snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, emerald waves, and lakes reflecting the sky, all resemble a fairyland under Farmer’s clear lines and soft colours.
This three-month free exhibition (7th July – 30th September, 2023) is part of the book’s ongoing promotion, while also helping Farmer and Innovation Media reach out to new audiences.
Visit here for more info.
8. NusaFest (Concert) @ Bandar Malaysia, Sungai Besi (8 & 9 July, 12 pm – 12 am)
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Nusa Fest 2023 is a two-day music and art festival celebrating the Nusantara culture. They’re bringing in talent from three countries – Malaysia, Singapore & Indonesia – on stage for a weekend fun time at Bandar Malaysia, KL.
Some of the lineups for this festival are Search, Wings, Forceparkbois, Masdo and many more.
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Besides that, there will also be a bazaar curated by R!uh, selling food, clothes, and accessories at the event too.
Get your tickets to the concert here. They are priced at RM200 for both days.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.

Sulur Nakasari – Malay Traditional Dance Performance (29 & 29 July @ Istana Budaya)Get tickets here.
Faouzia Live In KL – Concert (13 July @ Plenary Hall)Get tickets here.
Rossa Another Journey The Beginning – Extra Date Concert (13 July @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
This Is Johan (Joe Flizzow) – Live In Concert 15 July @ JioSpace, PJ Get tickets here.
The Sacred Riana Conjuring Live In KL – Magic Show (15 July @ Plenary Hall KLCC)Get tickets here.
Cigarettes After Sex Day 2 – Concert (16 July @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Good Vibes Festival – Concert (21 – 23 July @ Sepang International Circuit) [Line Up: The 1975, The Kid Laroi, Dhruv, Sabrina Carpenter, Giveon]Get the tickets here.
Art Of Speed – Automotive Exhibition (29 & 30 July @ Maeps, Serdang)Get tickets here.
Muse: Will Of The People World Tour KL – Concert (29 July @ Bukit Jalil National Stadium)Get tickets here.
Aku Faizal Tahir – Concert (2 September @ Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL)Get tickets here.
Kodaline: Live In Kuala Lumpur – Concert (7 & 8 September @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Lauv: The Between Albums Tour in KL – Concert (7 September @ Plenary Hall KLCC)Get tickets here.
Wakin Chau – Concert (9 September @ Axiata Arena)More info here.
Mr. Big: The Big Finish – Concert (14 August @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.
Bruno Major: Tour Of Planet Earth 2023 – Concert (20 August @ Zepp KL)Get tickets here.

P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know about, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.

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Kind Malaysian Buys Young Keropok Seller A Real Watch After Noticing Him Wearing A Paper Watch

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Despite the ugliness of the world events happening around us, kind Malaysians help shine a light to make it a better place – like this Malaysian man who bought a watch for a young keropok seller after he noticed the young boy wearing a paper watch on his wrist.

Facebook user Mfa Bob shared this incident on social media, explaining that he met the young boy with his wheelchair-bound uncle selling keropok at Kompleks Bukit Jambul, Penang.
As an avid watch enthusiast himself, Bob noticed that the young street vendor was wearing a piece of paper cut into the shape of a watch on his wrist.
Credit: Mfa Bob/Facebook
The young boy told him that he always had an interest in watches, so he decided to make his own since he couldn’t afford one.
Overcome by emotion, the kind man immediately brought the young man to a nearby shop and offered to buy him a real watch of his own to wear.
I told the boy to pick any watch he wants, I’ll pay for it. He couldn’t believe it and kept offering keropok to me as compensation because he couldn’t afford to pay. But I told him it was okay, just pay me back with your prayers and well wishes.Mfa Bob via Facebook.
According to Bob, the boy’s uncle also began tearing up when the boy put on the watch and they kept asking ‘Are you sure you want to do this?’ When Bob said yes, the boy began tearing up as well.
Credit: Mfa Bob/Facebook
I suddenly began crying, too. I haven’t felt this sad in a long time.Mfa Bob via Facebook.
When asked by netizens on why he felt moved to give the child a gift, Bob explained in a separate post that he knew what the young boy felt and related to his interest for watches. He never expected for his post to go viral, but was grateful for the well-wishes that came his way.

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[Watch] Traffic Cop Clears Clogged Drain In KL, Netizens Ask What Is DBKL Doing

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What share of policing is devoted to handling crimes?

Perhaps not as much as you might think.
Sometimes their work did not involve the use of their law enforcement powers as they go the extra mile to serve the public.
In a can-do optimism about police capabilities, netizens praised a traffic policeman for going out of his way to help others.
The moment was captured in a recent viral video on Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement (JSPT)’s Facebook page.
The video showed a traffic police officer clearing out blocked drainage by the roadside after heavy rain.

At the time of writing, the video was viewed more than 150,000 times.
The moment was also recorded and shared by netizens on their social media account.
  @eshaa2712 RESPECT PDRM #trafficpolismalaysia @lobakmerahmy ♬ original sound  – 🌻 KATHERINE 🌻
Truly, social media has played a key role in providing a good representation of how the police interact with the public.
At the same time, netizens blamed the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for flash floods during downpours and similar problems.
They criticised the City Hall for not doing its job in cleaning and clearing drains of rubbish.
Netizens are disappointed that DBKL failed to do their job despite funding and allocations for road maintenance.

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Boy In China Jumps Off 26th Floor Using Umbrella As Parachute, Likely Imitating Tom & Jerry

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Children imitate the adults and what they see. This is why parents are often reminded to supervise what their children watch on television or online so they can explain to children the reality of things.

However, not all children are fortunate because sometimes their parents are too busy trying to make a living and may not have time to spend with their children.
On Weibo, a Shandong-based media network Shui Mu Wang reported about a four-year-old boy in China who jumped off the 26th floor using an umbrella as a parachute on Friday, 26 May.
Screenshot of the video posted on Weibo.
The young boy in Jishou City, Hunan, allegedly watched Tom and Jerry cartoons for a period of time and decided to imitate the cartoon’s actions when the parents weren’t home, Oriental Daily reported.
According to Shui Mu Wang, the parents weren’t at home since the boy’s mother works in a different city while the father travels often for work.
The boy’s grandmother was allegedly out to fetch the victim’s sister at the time of the incident.
Fortunately, the boy survived but sustained a broken arm. The umbrella and the trees he landed on managed to break his fall.
Reports indicate that the boy is in stable condition and is receiving medical treatment for multiple body fractures.

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It Took A Pandemic For Banks To Waive RM1 Withdrawal Fee, But Rumor Is It’s Coming Back Next Year

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So in mid-2020, the government gave the order to all banks in Malaysia to temporarily waive the RM1 fee charged when we make inter-bank cash withdrawals at an automated teller machine (ATM).

This was done to keep the rakyat from having to move around so much during the height of the Covid-19 crisis and the MCO period and let them withdraw cash at any and all ATMs, that are closer to them without being charged.
The move was also done to keep people from crowding at banks and ATMs during the pandemic.
It took a killer virus for banks to waive that RM1 ATM fee— Still $. I’m Blessed/Diberkati.🤲🏻🕶 (@LOLsuren) April 3, 2020
But word around the financial block is that this temporary waiver period may be coming to an end by early-2022.
An article published by RinggitPlus sighted a notice from Citibank stating that the RM1 charge for inter-bank cash withdrawal would be reinstated effective 1 February next year.
(Credit: RinggitPlus)
The same was noted in a story by Rnggt, which stated that a similar notice was announced by the Kuwait Financial House (KFH) bank.
However, news of the return in fees have already spread across cyberspace as netizens debate if customers need to pay such charges in the first place.
Opinions online indicated that netizens generally disagreed that they should be charged for making a simple cash withdrawal at an ATM that wasn’t with their own banks in the first place.
While some say that the charge was simply unnecessary and still expensive, others shared their grief with their banks and financial providers about the limited availability of ATMs in their areas, especially in the more rural parts of Malaysia.
“I agree if the RM1 charge for inter-bank ATM withdrawals is repealed altogether,” wrote one commenter.
“Can’t they give discounts first, maybe start with 20 sen or 50 sen fee,” noted another.
Another netizen said that “in rural areas, sometimes there is only one single ATM. The people who withdraw cash there are not from the wealthy. RM1 may be small to us, but what about them?”
Setuju sangat jika caj RM1 bagi pengeluaran ATM antarabank dimansuhkan terus. Tak kan lah sengkek sangat nak buat duit cara macam ni. Kata nak kurangkan urusan dikaunter. Anggaplah sebagai CSR.— Abdul Rashid MBE (@HRHMBE) December 14, 2021
kot ya pun buat lah diskaun sikit dulu, mcm 20 or 50 sen ke. bukannya luak duit bank pun, tapi kalau dah kerja mmg nak cekau duit org haihhhPaling kaya jenis bank ATM yg biasa tu. sah2 dapat RM1 setiap kali ada pengeluaran https://t.co/saCfM77wYj— 😪 (@am_juney) December 14, 2021
dekat area pekan2, kdg2 ada satu jenis mesin ATM je, yg ambil duit sana bukan golongan ada2. RM1 mungkin tak bnyk utk kita, utk mereka? hidup kena pandang sekeliling, bukan aku aku, kau kau. https://t.co/8ETijs9gRC— mirmo zibang (@vjknjv) December 14, 2021
Meanwhile, some were already making mental preparations for their upcoming financial transactions as rumours of the reinstallment of the fee continue to spread.
One consumer was already considering turning to zero-cash payment methods and e-Wallets to go about their spending.
While another netizen noted that “if want to save RM1, have to queue up at associated ATMs lah.”
tapi tetap kena ada cash juga. Nak jimat rm1, kena beratur dekat atm berkaitan jelah. hehe— FarahShahida♡🇲🇾 (@aikoFarah) December 14, 2021

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MCO: RM1 interbank ATM cash withdrawal fee waived
Govt exempts RM1 cash withdrawal fee at all ATMs to avoid crowding at banks
Caj Pengeluaran ATM Antarabank Sebanyak RM1 Akan Kembali Pada Februari 2022?
All Banks In Malaysia Will Waive RM1 MEPS Fee For Interbank Withdrawals Until The End Of MCO


[Watch] Customer Orders Fried Chicken, Get A Fried Towel Instead

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Once in a while, ordering food at a restaurant can be tricky.

The most common problem is the food’s flavour and appearance are not the same as advertised.
Recently, a customer was enjoying fried chicken at a fast food restaurant.
Everything seems in order until he realised that one of the fried chicken is in fact a towel that had been cooked in fried chicken batter.
The shocking experience was recorded in a video and went viral after it was uploaded to social media by TikTok user @mzulkamal.
  @mzulkamal Seriusla.. macam mane boleh x perasan.. 😭😭 #fyp #fypシ゚ #viralditiktok #tiktokmalaysia #food ♬ original sound  – KITOTEAMPARANORMAL
Netizens were both amused and disgusted at the fried towel.
Many believed that it happed at a local fast food chain known for its fried chicken.
Some said the person should take the matter to the authorities as it concerns food safety.

Don’t Take Things At Face Value
Being able to identify fake or misleading information on social media feed is crucial to being a responsible and informed internet denizen.
When the viral video was first posted, it raised some concerns among netizens over whether or not the incident happened in Malaysia.
However, the incident is believed to have happened in the Philippines around June last year.
Still, it seems that a fried towel is a delicacy that no one anywhere in the world would like to try.

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Over 120 Complaints About Workplace Bullying Lodged By Housemen And Senior Doctors, Says MMA

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A houseman’s death in Penang has raised questions regarding the toxic work environment faced by doctors.

The bullying is allegedly a rite of passage that junior doctors would have to go through and the toxic behaviours would be continued by senior doctors and nurses.
READ MORE: Houseman Died In Just 3 Weeks Of Starting Work, Raises Questions About Work Conditions In Penang Hospital
According to Astro Awani, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has received more than 120 complaints from medical professionals since 2017.
MMA President Dr Koh Kar Chai said the reports are not only from housemen but also from other doctors and specialists.
Since 2017, we have received more than 120 complaints. 80% are from housemen, 15% from doctors and 5% from specialists. So don’t assume that all complaints are from housemen. Other doctors also face these issues at work. The complaints aren’t only about cases of bullying but about work stress.MMA President Dr Koh Kar Chai
It’s a long-known issue
A 2021 study titled ‘Workplace Bullying Among Junior Doctors In Malaysia: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Study’ concluded that it’s a prevalent issue in Malaysia.
Medical officers (MOs) are the common perpetrators of the toxic work environment (59.1%), followed by nurses and support staff (31%).
Some of the most frequent types of bullying are:
Being asked to do work below the level of competence (21% weekly or daily)Be humiliated or ridiculed (17% weekly or daily)Physical intimidation bullying such as being shouted at or being the target of spontaneous anger. (16% weekly or daily)
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Some doctors shared some of the abusive and toxic behaviours they have to deal with from senior doctors.
A Twitter user Tanuja shared her friend’s experience as an MO with an unreasonable specialist.
Tanuja’s friend arrived at work at 7.45am and began reviewing and finishing the cases she was in charge of.
However, a specialist came later and expected everyone to follow them when they make their rounds.
A friend who’s still in the system told me what happened to her .(She’s a MO)She came to work at 7.45 am and started reviewing and done with the place she was incharge of .Came in Specialist A and started round in a different place and expected everyone to be following.— Tanujaa Venugopal (@tanujaaV) May 3, 2022
The specialist then asked Tanuja’s friend what’s the case about. Since Tanuja’s friend wasn’t in charge of that area, she couldn’t answer.
The specialist then said, “If you’re a good doctor, you would have taken the initiative to read the other cases too.”
Tanuja said there was no way to finish reading all the cases the moment you stepped into work.
She also pointed out that the MO in charge of that particular area wanted to present but was denied. Instead, the specialist purposely put a junior MO on the spot to be belittled.
Work starts at 8am and how early you expect the person to be present there and finish reading all the cases.There are more than enough MO there to cover and the MO Incharge wanted to present the case but still you wana pick on the junior MO for no reason and wana belittle them .— Tanujaa Venugopal (@tanujaaV) May 3, 2022
Another Twitter user Qisti (@Qistisaurus), who’s also a doctor, shared her similar experience with an unreasonable senior doctor.
Qisti shared that there was an MO who liked scolding housemen for not thinking like a medical officer.
Instead of yelling at juniors, Qisti believes that it’ll be better to teach juniors how to think like a medical officer because everyone isn’t the same.
Ye semua orang aim nak berfikir macam MO. Bukan semua orang that talented tetibe start berfikir macam tu. Ajar lah HO tu macam mana nak fikir macam MO ek eleh kau ni cakap je lebih sebab kau sendiri pun takdelah sistematik sangat bising je lebih.— Qistisaurus (@mizzqisty) May 5, 2022
Another Twitter user @fhnmoiselle said that she was called the stupidest houseman by a registrar.
That hurtful statement stayed with her until today although it happened two and a half years ago.
A few of them shared about the physical abuse and bullying they faced as junior doctors.
Verbally abusive statements might sound minor to others but the damage can be lasting or cause unintended consequences.
Here’s to hoping our local doctors get better treatment at work and be treated like the medical professionals they are.
I carried the voice of my registrar in my head for 2 1/2 years of her saying “kau houseman paling bodoh”. Sumpah verbally abusive. https://t.co/86jqMIaHSK— 🍉 (@fhnmoiselle) May 5, 2022
During my med school days, we had this gastroenterologist, Dr N. He was my supervisor. Very well known in abusing inferiors physically&verbally. He was teaching us one day, I got one of the answers wrong and he hit my private part using a tendon hammer, witnessed by my groupmates https://t.co/6cYXwbIvvK— Mohammad Shukri (@shukrikhoo) May 5, 2022
Hospital bullies ni bukan semestinya specialists or MO je. Honestly your fellow HO colleagues pun can bukly you really badly. I have colleagues yang throw away my food from the pantry/guard house sebab diorang satu gang nak makan and lepak in pantry, they needed someone to jaga— Fazlina (@fazlina_yahya) May 5, 2022

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Here’s how you can become a character on the next season episode of Rick and Morty

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Would you like to know how you could be on the next interdimensional adventure with your favourite mad scientist and his grandson-sidekick?

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Prepared to get riggity, rigitty, wrecked with the creative minds behind the popular adult animated science fiction sitcom, Rick and Morty as they offer fans the once in a quantum-lifetime opportunity to appear on the show.

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Thatâ€™s right my glip-glops with a small donation of just $10 or around RM41, you stand a chance at having your very own character drawn into the immense Rick and Morty multiverse and get schwifty as a background character in an upcoming episode of the show’s latest season.

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The contest was recently announced by the fundraising website Prizeo on its official Twitter account.

🚨@RickandMorty is introducing a new character this season🚨
You!
Enter to win an opportunity to be drawn into a future Rick and Morty episode and hang out with creators #DanHarmon and @JustinRoiland in LA!
Enter here: https://t.co/cDaZ2K7tcO pic.twitter.com/ayqAdSMwUS
â€” Prizeo (@Prizeo) July 10, 2019

Each $10 donation will earn you 100 entries into the contest and the lucky winner will be drawn from the lot to win an exclusive trip for two to visit the shows production studio in Los Angeles and squanch with its creators, Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon.

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Extra donations will also score you extra entries as well as exclusive Rick and Morty merchandise.

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Collected donations will go to benefit two charities that are attributed to help individuals and families with autism; NEXT for AUTISM and Bergen Countyâ€™s United Way.

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So put on your lab coats, hold on to your plumbuses and wubba lubba dub dub on over to the Prizeo webpage now before the contest ends on October 1.
(On a side note, are you guys as p*ss*d as I am at the fact that the live-action Mulan movie is coming out and there has been no word on the special Szechuan McNugget sauce…)

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Schwarzkopf’s Got2B Back 2 Uni Campaign Aims To Introduce Got2B Styling And Colour Products To Uni Students

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On 16 March 2023, Schwarzkopf Got2B launched their Back 2 Uni campaign that aims to introduce Got2B Styling and Colour products to university students who are starting a new chapter in their life.

This campaign is focused on targeting Millennials and Gen Zs who are seeking change and adventure while navigating their way through the world to find themselves.
Schwarzkopf Got2B is well known for their vibrant and relevant message of being unapologetically original, self-expressive and creative with their style.
In order to make sure students get the most out of this campaign, Got2B will be travelling around to several universities as well as frequent Millennial and Gen Z hang out spots in a Combi Van!
The Combi Van is equipped with a Tester Bar and Refill Station. Students can pick up a bottle at the Refill Station and fill it with a shampoo or conditioner of their choice.
Meanwhile, the Tester Bar will give students a chance to explore and try out the Got2B Styling Product range or bring home a mini pot of the product.
Other activities include the brand’s Old to New program where participants can bring any of their old hair styling bottles in exchange for a new Schwarzkopf hair styling product.
For the date and location, watch out for announcements on their Instagram page.
If you’re a fan of tossing rings, then Got2B has you covered as well.
There’s even amazing prizes to be won daily! Moreover, you can join the Buy & Win to stand a chance to win a pair of sneakers. Only 6 pairs are up for grabs! Here’s where you can join the Buy & Win:1 March 2023 – 31 March 2023 (Guardian or Combi)1 April 2023 – 30 April 2023 (Watsons or Combi)
To stay up to date on these programs, do not forget to follow their official Instagram account at @schwarzkopf_my and their Facebook page at @Schwarzkopf Malaysia for more information. The campaign will run until 16 April 2023.
Schwarzkopf Got2B is a fast growing lifestyle megabrand for Millennials and the GenZs that inspires and empowers them to express their individuality with confidence. If you’re embarking on this new chapter in your life, discover the many facets and unique textures with each styling product the Got2B range has to offer!
Schwarzkopf Got2B has a wide range of attractive and eye-catching products! The range consists of:
Got2B’s Glued Range

Got2B’s Glued Range on the other hand, will surely hold your head and hair up high! This special line creates styles that resist the power of gravity and deliver a hold so strong (wind-tunnel tested) your style will last till your next shampoo. Also did we mention that the lightweight wax leaves no flaking or white residue?
Retails between RM32.50 – RM50.00.
Got2B’s Volumaniac Range

Got2B’s Volumaniac Range, which comes in mousse and hairspray forms, offers the extra boost of body and volume to take your style to new heights. Made from Polymer complex combined with flex agent to provide a natural high hold with elasticity for a natural-looking body.
Retails at RM43.50.
Got2B’s Phenomenal Range

Moving on to Got2B’s Phenomenal line which caters to the male millennial with a daily grooming routine. The barber shop inspired grooming range is most suitable for young men’s authentic beard and hair styles — be it thickening textures or polished definitions, our ultimate grooming range with unique formulas meets all your phenomenal needs from cleansing, refreshing to styling it. Suit up and get phenoMENally groomed!
Retails at RM36.90.
Got2B’s FARB/ARTIST COLOUR

Got2B Farb/Artist colour range which comes in six different shades from pastels to colours of the rainbow. These colours are sure to show off the bold and self-expressive styles that the younger gen loves!
Retails at RM53.90.
Schwarzkopf Got2B products are available at Watsons, Guardian, Shopee and Lazada.

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