Khairulaming Opens Second Kelantan Factory With Sambal Nyet’s RM14mil Profits

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Malaysian Instafamous chef turned entrepreneur Khairulaming (real name Khairul Amin Kamarulzaman) is known for his famous Sambal Nyet.

Sambal Nyet was first sold on Shopee under the Khairulaming Brand on 6 January 2021 and it was a hit with many customers.
The sambal still remains a favourite among many customers and keeps selling out within minutes.
READ MORE: RM1 Million In Sales In Under 4 Months, Instafamous M’sian Chef’s ‘Sambal Nyet’ Is Hot Stuff
Khairulaming managed to sell 1 million bottles of Sambal Nyet since its launch and made a total profit of RM14 million.
He reinvested the profits to open a second factory in Kelantan measuring 22,000 square feet.
READ MORE: Sambal Nyet Raih Jualan RM14 Juta, Khairulaming Bakal Buka Kilang Kedua Di Kelantan

Early challenges in a new business
When Khairulaming first started his business venture last January, he shared with his followers that there were challenges and mistakes made.
Since it was a small and new business then, they only opened reservations for 10,000 bottles and it took ten days to pack each order.
awal januari tahun lepas kita bermula dengan 10,000 botol semasa first launching. Time ni sangat huru hara, nak packing 10,000 botol ni ambil masa 10 hari. kita cuma ada space kecil sebab sewa lot kedai sebelah kedai runcit pic.twitter.com/q50JkfHKOe— Khairulaming (@khairulaming) August 2, 2022
Three months after earning RM1 million from their first sale, he reinvested the money to open the first factory measuring 14,000 square feet in Kelantan.
During that time, he also made several mistakes as an entrepreneur but he learned from them and powered through.
One of the mistakes that were made included ordering the wrong machines.
3 bulan kemudian kita reach jualan Rm1 juta yang pertama. Sales yang kita dapat ni kita rolling untuk buka kilang pertama seluas 14,000 sqft. Time ni pun kita masih blur sbb first time buka kilang. Salah beli mesin, salah setup flow, macam2 silap kita buat pic.twitter.com/fhFExeYpyT— Khairulaming (@khairulaming) August 2, 2022
The situation was made tougher when the pandemic hit and he had to reduce the number of workers down to 75% to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
With a low number of employees working, the production in the factory was put on hold and the factory could only operate at a minimal level.
From 200 bottles a day to 5,000 bottles per day
Once the country slowly recovered from the pandemic, Khairulaming was able to bring in new and upgraded machines to manufacture his sambal efficiently.
Previously, they could only make 200 bottles a day but they could now produce up to 5,000 bottles per day.
Selepas kes covid dah mula pulih, kita teruskan proses renovation kilang dan bawa masuk mesin untuk memudahkan lagi proses penghasilan sambal. Dulu bermula dengan 200 botol sehari, sekarang dah boleh masak sehingga 5,000 botol sehari— Khairulaming (@khairulaming) August 2, 2022
He became an inspiration to many
Khairulaming’s openness to share his entrepreneurial journey online has served as an inspiration to many.
Many netizens congratulated and wished him the best of luck for his continual success.
They were excited to hear that he managed to open the second factory in Kelantan which would provide job opportunities for the locals too.
Some netizens lamented that they have yet to try the popular sambal since Sambal Nyet is always sold out fast.
They even joked that he was on track to become Kelantan’s next Menteri Besar.
In return, Khairulaming expressed how grateful and thankful he was for all the support he received throughout his journey.

Thank you so much kepada semua yang menyokong dari awal launching dulu sampai ke hari ni. Thank you for being part of the journey. Will keep you guys updated on the upcoming progress 😇 pic.twitter.com/mSEnO11Boy— Khairulaming (@khairulaming) August 2, 2022

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Foodpanda Now Makes And Delivers Their Own Brand Mooncakes

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With the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, Foodpanda Malaysia has launched its very own “pandamart”-branded mooncakes featuring a wide range of delectable flavours.

They have both traditional and interesting flavours, like red jujube and taro.(Credit: foodpanda)
Mooncakes are traditionally gifted to symbolise good fortune and prosperity leading up to the Mid-Autumn festival which falls on 21 September this year.
READ MORE: How To Choose The Right Kind Of Mooncake To Gift Anyone
If you haven’t received any mooncakes so far, why wait? Treat yourself to something nice! With the foodpanda app, you can have it delivered right to your doorstep with a few easy steps.
They come in a cute pink box with a panda cut-out.(Credit: Pandamart)
Offering a wide variety of flavours, pandamart Mooncakes are available in Red Jujube, Purple Sweet Potato, Pure Lotus, Pandan Lotus, Black Sesame Single Yolk, Taro Single Yolk, Red Adzuki Bean Single Yolk and Mung Bean Single Yolk.
Mooncakes without the yolk would be priced at RM17.90 each whereas mooncakes with the yolk would be priced at RM18.90 each. Users can also enjoy a 20% discount when they purchase 4 mooncakes and above from pandamart.
Each mooncake flavour also features a cute design.(Credit: pandamart)
Only limited quantities are available so get stocking before it runs out. For more information on the available locations for these pandamart-branded mooncakes, please visit pandamart

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This M’sian company is selling salted egg & kimchi-flavoured crickets as snacks to solve food crisis

When it comes to food, there is a shortage on the world’s supply as it is estimated that 124 million people in 51 countries are currently facing crisis food insecurity or worse.
Have you ever thought of munching on something weird, crickets perhaps for dinner?
Well now you can because there’s a local company called Ento which sells crickets for human consumption.

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 So whatâ€™s for breakfast? 😁 Weâ€™re having some eggs with roasted crickets on top. It gives tasty crunchiness every bite and packed with protein! You should try it too and if youâ€™re looking for some tasty treat, check our website below 😁 https://www.ento.my/ #ento #insects #entomology #foodofthefuture#eatbugs #sustainablefood #sustainability #crickets#cricketprotein #eatinsects #protein #nutritious #breakfast #yummyfood #yummy #food
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Based in Kuala Lumpur, the company farms crickets indoors in a controlled environment for consumers.

These cricket snacks come in a variety of flavours too, like salted egg and kimchi!

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 Whole Roasted Black Soldier Fly is one of Entoâ€™s latest addition! Small but compact in protein which makes a great addition to your salad, rice and so much more. You can even have it as a snack. It looks like a dark-coloured sunflower seeds so it wonâ€™t look squeamish and it has a nice nutty aftertaste 😁 So what are you waiting for? Try it for yourself! For more information, check us out on www.ento.my #ento#insects #cricketprotein #crickets #cricketsnacks#healthy #sustainablefood #sustainability #foodforthefuture #superfood #eatbugs #eatinsects #sustainable #malaysia #kickstarterproject #entomology #entomophagy #yummy #food#yummyfood
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They also have roasted crickets where you can eat it without any flavouring where it is said to have nutty and earthy notes to them. They also sell protein powers made out crickets as well.
From Africa, Australia to Asia, people have been eating insects since the dawn of mankind and it is estimated that insect-eating is practised regularly by at least 2 billion people worldwide.
It is regarded as a healthier food source compared to mainstream meats such as chicken, pork, beef and even fish.
Many insects are rich in protein and good fats and high in calcium, iron and zinc.
They also produce fewer ammonia emissions compared to conventional livestock, such as pigs, cows and chicken.

How did people react to the insect snack? Quite well actually, their October orders for cricket products have SOLD OUT.
Picture Credit : ento.com.my

@ento_my roasted crickets are a hit with the kids this Raya! pic.twitter.com/a3QzojEkfh
â€” ashaari rahmat (@kelefeh) June 9, 2019

yum, check out this start-up in Malaysia combining two very very delicious things – kimchi and crickets!!! https://t.co/xMmJKo9deu
follow > @ento_my shop > https://t.co/Fiuh7teDVF (I’m not affiliated at all just v v keen on the idea of kimchi+crickets 😋🦗🌶) pic.twitter.com/JBvpUsR7l8
â€” Charlotte Payne (@libertyruth) July 12, 2019

Even though it is bizzare to think that you would be eating insects but with food shortages that might happen in the future, it wouldn’t be impossible that crickets be a staple on the dinner table.

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Shahruddin Quits Role As Deputy Works Minister

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[Update] While Shahruddin Md Salleh has confirmed his resignation as Deputy Works Minister, Berita Harian reported that he will stay with Perikatan Nasional instead of jumping ship to Pakatan.

It was reported that he sent a personal letter to Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin signalling his support for the current premier and ruling coalition.
Earlier today, Malay Mail reported that Tun Dr Mahathir posted pictures on social media of him meeting Shahruddin and former Bersatu Secretary-General Datuk Marzuki Yahaya.
Dr M even posted a video of Shahruddin along with Bersatu’s anthem playing in the background.
Selamat kembali. pic.twitter.com/WUjnsMhi7d— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) June 4, 2020

Deputy Works Minister Shahruddin Md Salleh announced his resignation today, becoming the first Member of Parliament (MP) and Cabinet Member to defect to from the Perikatan Nasional government.
According to a report by MalaysiaKini, he said he made an incorrect choice to join with the newly formed coalition and should’ve considered for his constituents in Sri Gading who voted for Pakatan Harapan.
The decision, he said, is the first step to rectify his wrongdoings and hoped the two top men in Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) – Chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin – will patch things up.
Malay Mail reported earlier this week that the MP was considering to drop his role as Deputy Minister if it could strengthen Bersatu.
Shahruddin also said that he was willing to return to PH if it means that Bersatu will remain a key player in the country’s political scene.

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Students Gift Their Favorite Teacher An SUV For His 40 Years Of Service

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When he started his teaching career decades ago, 58-year-old Ahmad Bidin never imagined his students, past and present, would bid him farewell in such a grand way.

But he impacted a lot of students in his time at Kolej Tunku Kurshiah (TKC), and they put their resources together to give him a huge surprise.
His students gave him a memorable sendoff recently by presenting Ahmad with a Perodua Aruz.
The car – priced from RM 68,526 to RM 73,226 in the market – is a token of gratitude for his more than 30 years of service from 1985 to 2021.
As icing on the cake, the car registration number AMD 8521 reflects Bidin’s name as well as the year he started teaching and retired.
Bekas pelajar TKC memberikan sumbangan hadiah Perodua Aruz kepada Cikgu Ahmad sempena persaraan beliau.Jasa seorang guru tidak terkira nilainya pic.twitter.com/F59Fvi9ppU— Twt_Bajet (@twt_bajet) December 13, 2021
Iconic Status
Netizens who know Ahmad described him as a very dedicated, patient and likeable person in his day-to-day teaching duties.
They said that Ahmad deserves every bit of the gift as he had been a teacher who is slow to anger and would never fault his students.
They also thanked Ahmad, who taught Additional Mathematics, for leaving behind sweet memories.
The car is fully paid in one lump sum, with money chipped in by Ahmad’s students throughout the four decades of his teaching career.
Buat yg tanya kereta ni students bayar deposit saja ke atau lump-sum, jawapan dia bayar lump-sum. Students dari batch thn 1980 sampai thn 2021 kutip duit belikan kereta utk cikgu sbg hadiah persaraan. https://t.co/aAImtBwmqV— Yaye (@yaye_zaini) December 13, 2021
Twitter user @yaye_zaini added that Ahmad is a humble teacher who had declined the offer to be appointed a school principal.
He retired as a senior academic teacher.
The Perodua Aruz is a 7-Seater SUV. (Source: Facebook)
There Will Always Be Haters
Despite the good intention of the gift, some netizens still managed to find fault with it.
Some netizens claimed that the gift is no big deal as most of the students at TKC come from well to do families.
The accusation triggered a war of words among the netizens.
Netizens sparring in verbal exchanges over the gift for Ahmad. (Source: Twitter)
Located in Bandar Enstek Nilai, TKC is touted as one of the country’s premier all-girl residential schools.
The school is known for the impressive results and achievements of its students.
TKC started in 1947 at Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, before relocating to Bukit Merbah, Jalan Tunku Kurshiah, Seremban, in 1962.
It moved to its present location in 2013.

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8 Weird, Wild & Wonderful Malaysian Viral Moments Of 2021

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We’re almost certain that we’re not the only ones who feel that there were a lot of things that happened throughout 2021 that we either completely missed out on or intentionally tuned out for the sake of our mental and emotional well-being. 👻

But, as is tradition when New Years comes along – it’s always good and healthy to take a step back and review the year with a fresh mindset and in retrospect of what was said and done, as well as to take a look at our deeds, accomplishments, failings and all the time we got a little “cray-cray” with what was taking place around us.
So, here you go. You know the drill – We present to you TRP’s annual year-end recap of the weird, wild, wacky and wonderful things that went viral in Malaysia in 2021 that might have skipped your social media feeds.
Read More: Recap 2020: The Wildest Things You Can’t Believe Happened This Year
1. That time Malaysians made a ‘Makcik’ cry for helping her business during MCO
(Credit: Norazman Md Nor/Facebook/Yanabross/Twitter)
This heartwarming story even had us in tears!
So a Penang entrepreneur that netizens took to calling “Mak Idah” got a little emotional during one of her live Facebook feeds that she used to promote and sell ‘bundle’ clothing to make a living during the pandemic.
The woman was deeply moved by the support she received for her business and the endless amounts of love Malaysians had to give her to get through the tough times.
Mak Idah became somewhat of an “influencer” after she went viral – having posted regular updates and personally interacting with her newly found “children” from around the world.
A quick look at Mak Idah’s page shows that she’s still busy running her online business and engaging with her fans to this day.
Read More: An Elderly Entrepreneur Shed Tears Of Gratitude When Netizens Swarmed Her Online Bundle SaleRead More: Lovable “Mak Idah” Gained Global Affection With Her Sweet Livestream Videos
2. That time the world found out Muhyiddin’s real name
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Malaysians went to town when they found out that their Former Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, was using a “glamour” nickname instead of his own.
So the Shah Alam court made a ruling that the former PM must use the name that’s stated in his MyKad identification – which was actually “Mahiaddin Md Yasin” – to conduct or sign off on any official executive orders.
The decision resulted in Muhyiddin aka. Mahiaddin having to use his real name on official government documents for as long as he remained in office.
However, his personal aid had told people to just refer to him by his glamour name.
Read More: “Muhyiddin Or Mahiaddin?” Shah Alam Court Rules Out Order Made By PM Because He Didn’t Use His Real NameRead More: It’s Mahiaddin Yassin From Now On For Official Documents, Gov’t Officials Told
3. That time Adham Baba said “Spanish Fly” instead of “Spanish Flu” and got fact-checked
(Credit: Facebook/Twitter/Malay Mail)
During a press conference, former Health Minister Datuk Dr Adham Baba mentioned “Spanish Fly” instead of “Spanish Flu” several times and said that, compared to the Covid-19 pandemic, had only claimed, more or less, 1 million lives.
In actuality, the Spanish Flu that plagued the world between 1918 and 1920 is estimated to have killed between 20 to 50 million people – making it the deadliest pandemic in history.
Apparently, someone even told on TRP to the authorities and we got word that a police report was supposedly made against us for allegedly slandering and insulting the man in our reporting of the story.
But the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) told Malaysiakini that there were no such investigations being done on the matter.
Read More: #SpanishFly Trends As Health Minister Adham Baba Makes Oopsie At Press ConferenceRead More: Police Report Lodged Against TRP Over Story On “Spanish Fly” Gaffe By Health Minister
4. That RM64 million footbridge in Sabah that lead to a dead end.
(Credit: AlRashidZulkefl via Twitter)
Malaysians together laughed and criticized the 400-meter elevated walkway called the “KK Skybridge” built in the middle of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah which included a path that lead to nowhere.
The footbridge, which was open for public use in September, was supposed to connect the Asia City complex, the Api-Api commercial centre, Warisan Square, Oceanus Mall and the Center Point Shopping Mall.
However, the path leading to Center Point Shopping Mall was comically blocked by a dead end.
A Sabah state representative told the press that the connection to Center Point Shopping Mall wasn’t initially part of the plan and the mall itself was responsible to complete the connection to the walkway.
The footpath was estimated to have cost taxpayers around RM64 million to complete (including additional costs and delays).
Read More: [UPDATE] The Government Paid RM64 Million For A Skybridge That Leads To A Dead EndRead More: KK Skybridge Leads To Dead End Because Centre Point Sabah Was “Not Part Of the Plan”
5. That RM2.27 million “Lambo” that skipped out on a RM2.50 toll
(Credit: kennytiew0821 via TikTok)
Another hilarious story in TRP’s viral archives is when a million ringgit sportscar was spotted driving under the gates of a highway toll booth without paying the fee.
Video of the incident had Malaysians shaking their heads at how the driver managed to and had the audacity to pull off the cheap trick to avoid paying a small toll.
Read More: [Watch] Driver Of RM2.27 Million Luxury Sportscar Caught On Camera Slipping Out Of RM2.50 Toll Fee
6. That time “cancer biscuits” became a thing
(Credit: Hup Seng/Jacobs Malaysia/Facebook)
Things got a lil’ bit “toxic” when The Hong Kong Consumer Council made a discovery that allegedly found cancer-causing substances and misleading labels on 60 pre-packaged biscuits and brands sold in Malaysia.
Among those named were Hup Seng Special Cream Crackers, Ritz Crackers Cheese Flavoured Sandwich, Jacob’s Original Cream Crackers 93% Wheat Cereal, and the Oreo Mini Oreo Original.
The report noted that the products contained contaminants such as genotoxic carcinogens glycidol and acrylamide which can lead to cancer.
However, Hup Seng and Jacob’s countered the claims made by the report and said that their biscuits are completely safe for consumption.
It was said that the Health Ministry would be investigating the matter further, but thus far we haven’t seen any updates regarding the issue.
Read More: Some Of Malaysia’s Favourite Biscuit Brands Can Cause Cancer, Warns Hong Kong Consumer CouncilRead More: Malaysian Biscuit Brands Say Their Products Are Safe, In Response To Hong Kong Report
7. That time when camping at Genting Highland resort became a trend
(Credit: Facebook/Twitter/TikTok)
So Malaysian youths had gotten hooked on a TikTok trend which had people “guerrilla camping” at various spots at the Genting Highlands resort and its surrounding areas.
Kids were seen happily, and also a bit haphazardly, pitching up tents and having outdoor picnics in and around the popular tourist spot without proper approval and were basically accused of loitering there.
Since the issue went public, people have been more restrained with their outdoor outings – with some choosing to pick better, more appropriate and less inconvenient places at the highlands to enjoy some fresh mountain air.
Read More: Netizens Not Happy With New Trend Of Setting Up Tents & Hanging Out In Genting HighlandsRead More: Picnic As Usual In Genting Highlands, Minus The Tents
8. The time when “fussy” flood victims turned down free vegetarian food
(Credit: TRP)
News of the flood disaster hitting several parts of the nation sent Malaysians into “beast mode” in efforts to organise and provide relief efforts to victims of the tragedy.
Thousands of volunteers stepped up to sacrifice their time, energy and earnings in order to assist their fellow rakyat – providing them with rescue, shelter and supplies.
However, news broke that there were a number of flood victims who were being a bit too picky with the helping hand that was extended to them.
Our sources at the Gurdwara Sahib Sikh temple in Shah Alam (an entity that has been hard at work providing free food assistance for flood victims) revealed that there were a few people who blatantly rejected their vegetarian food offerings in favour of meat or chicken meals that they say were more suited to their tastebuds.
The situation however did not deter the coordinators and volunteers at the Gurdwara, and they continue to both cook and deliver packaged food supplies to anyone in need throughout the year-end flood season.
Read More: Fussy Flood Victims Turn Down Free Vegetarian Food Because They Want Meat InsteadRead More: #DaruratBanjir Didn’t Deter Malaysians Who Stuck Together Through Tough Times

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MCMC not investigating 'insults' over ‘Spanish Fly’ gaffe


It’s FACEBOOK, not Facebook but you can still use Facebook

Facebook is a behemoth in the tech space, so large in fact that it owns almost all of the digital services that we use on a daily basis.
These include Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus, Workplace, Portal, Calibra besides the social media platform (which is also named, Facebook).
To better highlight the brand, the company has decided to come up with a new logo and here it is.
TrippyPicture Credit : Facebook
As you can see, it has different colours to highlight each product that are under the Facebook banner, such as green for WhatsApp, pink for Instagram and so on.
Written as FACEBOOK (why are you screaming?!), it is meant to distinguish from just being the social media platform to more of a brand that owns all of these services.

According to a statement by the company, the new branding was designed for clarity and uses custom typography and capitalization to create a visual distinction between the company and app.
They even have a long blog post dedicated on what the logo meant, the new redesign and all that jazz.
TLDR : They explained how the new font is to inform consumers about the difference between Facebook app (which is unchanged) and the Facebook brand.

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Heineken Malaysia Factories No Longer Considered Essential Service, Ordered To Close

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On March 31, a letter inked by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry acknowledged that alcoholic beverages producer Heineken Malaysia was a food supply operator, and therefore classed under the essential services list and allowed to operate during the movement control order (MCO).
The ministry affirms and agrees that your businesses activities can open/operate to ensure sufficient food supply throughout the MCO enforcement.Secretary-General Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad
In a later statement, Heineken stressed that less than 10% of their workforce will be involved to ensure steady supply of products into the market, while other non-essential workers will be working from home.
We have an obligation to ensure continuous supply of our products, maintain the employment of our people and to contribute positively to the economic recovery of our nation.Heineken Malaysia
Even Heineken Malaysia’s stock price grew steadily since the announcement.(Credit: Freepik)
However, a mere week later, Putrajaya has decided to revoke the approval for Heineken Malaysia to continue its business activities.
This came after Umno, PAS, and Bersatu leaders criticised the government’s decision, citing that alcohol was not an essential product.
PAS Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhil Shaari noted that it is mandatory for a Muslim like himself and the Muslim community to stand up and voice their protest against this leniency and privilege given to the alcohol industry.
He further questions what value is left for a Muslim who prays to God while they allow alcohol to flow freely when they could stop it.

Jangan ada sebarang tolak ansur dengan industri arak. Jangan undang kemurkaan Allah pada saat kita benar2 mengharapkan perlindunganNya. Jangan undang murka Allah SWT hanya kerana menjaga periuk nasi 2-3 kerat manusia!— Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (@FadhliShaari) April 5, 2020

Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa doubled down on the decision, claiming that the approval for the alcohol beverage was not in line with MCO policy.
The decision was made at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin earlier today and an immediate revocation letter will be issued.
On an unrelated note, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Secretary General Datuk Seri Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad has been appointed as Chairman of the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). The appointment came into effect starting 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2022.

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Her Majesty Raja Permaisuri Meets With Flood Victims In Pahang And Cooks For Them

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At a time when the nation’s government is floundering and many people have lost faith in politicians, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah gave hope to them.

Despite the country still facing the Covid-19 pandemic, Tunku Azizah showed compassion and was there on the spot to provide food to flood victims at several Temporary Evacuation Centers (PPS) in Kuantan, Pahang.

Her Majesty was present to do the cooking at the KYP Advanced Skills college in Kubang Buaya.
On many occasions in the past, Tunku Azizah had also prepared food for flood victims.
In fact, Her Majesty and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah are always concerned every time disaster strikes.
Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah cooking at KYP Advanced Skills Kubang Buaya, Kuantan, Pahang. (Credit: Istana Pahang)
A Life Of Duty
Tunku Azizah is synonymous with being polite, caring and remarkably people-friendly despite her nobility.
Her Majesty further endeared herself to the nation when she declared herself in solidarity with the rakyat.
Her humble attitude always made her admired and became the focus of the people as they follow her activities.
On social media, Tunku Azizah’s photos and videos of being close to the rakyat are often shared by netizens.
  @biahwedges_ Queen ❤ #rajapermaisuriagong #permaisuri #fyp #masakuntukmangsabanjir ♬ bunyi asal – Mhd Aizzat – AizzatFromYT
Alongside her other duties, the Queen spends a huge amount of time travelling around the country with the King, visiting hospitals, schools, factories and other places and organisations.

As the monarchy helps to sustain the nation through the most serious environmental crises to befall it in recent times, hopefully, the politicians can learn a thing or two.
READ MORE: Ministers’ Visit To Flood-Affected Areas Draws Criticism Online
The King and Queen visiting flood victims in Pekan. (Source: Facebook)

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US President Donald Trump & First Lady Tested Positive For Covid-19

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United States (US) President Donald Trump was confirmed positive for Covid-19.

The President tweeted that he and the First Lady, Melania Trump, had tested positive for the coronavirus and are now recovering.
The news comes after Trump previously mentioned that he and his wife would be placed under quarantine after one of his advisors, Hope Hicks, was found to be infected.
Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 2, 2020
Trump and his team had reportedly been travelling across the US to campaign for the country’s upcoming elections on November 3, 2020.
A Trump political rally in the US.(Facebook/DonaldTrump)
The US remains the epicentre of the Covid-19 pandemic, reporting more than 7 million confirmed cases and over 200,000 deaths.

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Selangor Muslims Banned From Attending Events At Other Houses Of Worship

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The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) recently announced that Muslims in the state are banned from attending any events conducted in other houses of worship such temples and churches.

In the media release, state exco for religious affairs Zawawi Ahmad Mughni said although the state government welcomes the effort of non-governmental organisations conducting activities in the form of instilling values of tolerance and understanding between religions, they still had to adhere to the rules set by JAIS.
….NGO needs to be more careful in organising programmes that involve religious sensitivity and if there is any doubt, NGO leaders can refer to Jais and the Mufti’s office for further questionsZawawi Ahmad Mugni state exco of religious affiars
He also stated that the parties found to be violating the rules outlined by Section 5 and Section 6 of the Enakmen Ugama Bukan Islam (Kawalan Pengembangan Di Kalangan Orang Islam) 1988 will have action taken against them by JAIS.

He also stated that the parties found to be violating the rules outlined by Section 5 and Section 6 of the Enakmen Ugama Bukan Islam (Kawalan Pengembangan Di Kalangan Orang Islam) 1988 will have action taken against them by JAIS.
Many took to social media to voice out their opinions.
Getting a aneurysm from reading this. Building an understanding between different faiths does not mean you're going to convert, unless your willpower and beliefs are already fragile and uncertain to begin with.— Ian (@Altaria_Motives) March 16, 2023
What is the need to gatekeep Muslims in Selangor? They r all adults & able to think for themselves. Msian Gov keep controlling as though they cant think for themselves. Takkan masuk gereja hati sudah berpusing, orang agama lain sini dengar azan 5x/day every day.— Nena (@bananaweeee) March 16, 2023
A Twitter user stated there are many ways to understand other religions without interfaith activities.
You see, there's a lot of other ways where we can understand each other without interfaith activities.Why must only related to religion? We have our own stand with our own religion. Respect it just like you want us to respect yours.— Abdul (@WLukeshire) March 16, 2023
Another Twitter user shared his experience of attending the final prayers of his friend’s daughter which was held in a Chinese Temple.
Kawan Cina saya yg kematian anak perempuannya dll tragedi tanah runtuh Btg Kali sy turut ziarah dan lihat keranda anaknya di Pusat Agama Cina dan hadirkan diri juga di tempta pembakaran mayayt semata2 kerana menghormati kehilangan yg dihadapi oleh rakan baik saya. Akidah sy TETAP— 🇲🇾HGH🇲🇾 (@Mdhafizg71) March 16, 2023
This issue has raised many questions, with not many answers. What are you thoughts on it?

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Here’s When You Should Take Your Medicine According To KKM

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So, you’ve been to the clinic and received a bunch of medicine that you need to shove down your throat. It says twice or three times daily.

If you don’t rely on meds that much, you might just ‘wing it’ with the directions to take your medicine. Twice daily? Morning and night then. Three times? Morning, noon, and night I guess?🤷🏽♀
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But for those who rely on them heavily, it’s their job to fully understand and remember when is the best time to take their meds. If they don’t, it might inhibit the medicine’s full potential leading it to not work properly.
Thanks to MyHealth from the Ministry of Health Malaysia (KKM), they’ve explained the dosing time of your medicine.
You don’t have to estimate randomly when to take your medicine, anymore.
The right time to take your medicine
Logically, the right time to take your medicine involves the frequency of when the medicine should be taken. It differs from once daily, twice daily or more. The dosing of medicine follows this application.
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Once daily – 7 am (every 24 hours)
2 Times Daily – 8 am, 8 pm (every 12 hours)
3 Times Daily – 6 am, 2 pm, 10 pm (every 8 hours)
4 Times Daily – 6 am, 12 pm, 6 pm, 12 am (every 6 hours)
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These are just some suggestions for when to ideally take your medicine. Of course, sometimes we don’t really follow this to heart and just wing it.
Sometimes, we don’t even wake up at 6 am, right? What about then? Then just follow how many hours you should take your medicine in between.
Here’s an infographic from @UbatOhUbat, a Malaysian medicine portal on Twitter to illustrate the medicine intake schedule better.
pic.twitter.com/G1eguC7P1N— Geng Farmasi Otai (@UbatOhUbat) November 2, 2022
Now that you know when to ideally take your meds, be careful not to increase or decrease your dosage of the meds. Consult your healthcare practitioner before deciding on anything that could affect your health.
For more info on what the special instructions on the medicine label says, visit here.

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Penang Installs CCTV Cameras To Ensure People Follow Covid-19 SOP

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To make sure that premises practice standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), Penang will be using close-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to monitor these areas.
State Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said authorities from Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP) would alert anyone who do not adhere to the SOP using speakers.
MBPP and MBSP currently have a total of 1,177 CCTV cameras installed all over Penang and they are expected to have 1,265 cameras by end of the year.
A total of 450 CCTV cameras from the island and 25 on the mainland were upgraded with the video analytics software.
We are expecting to upgrade 78 more cameras on the island with the video analytics softwareState Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo via Bernama
These cameras are fitted with functions such as facial recognition and vehicle registration number recognition system.
He also warned that the police would take further action if people continue to defy the SOPs.
To fight Covid-19 in Penang, he also said that the state government has set up 7 working committees.

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Interpreters Used Malaysian Sign Language To Explain Covid-19 Vaccine To The Deaf Community

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As the number of Covid-19 cases keeps going up, it’s imperative that no one is left behind when it comes to getting vaccinated and their booster shots.

ProtechHealth together with the Malaysian Red Cross Society (MRCS), the Malaysian Federation of the Deaf and the Health Ministry worked together in an outreach programme to help vaccinate the people in the deaf community.
Ensuring no one is left behind. ProtectHealth together with @MalaysianRC, Malaysian Federation of the Deaf and @KKMPutrajaya today conducted an outreach program to vaccinate the deaf. Interpreters using Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM) to explain about COVID-19 vaccine #PICKBooster pic.twitter.com/LmtlbUnqDX— Anas Alam Faizli (@aafaizli) February 19, 2022
To help the deaf community, there were interpreters using the Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) to explain the Covid-19 vaccine during consultation.
The move has been applauded online because it ensures that everyone, regardless of their disabilities, is helped to feel safe and protected from Covid-19.
No one should be left behind.. Blind, illiterate, hard of hearing (Deaf), etc. Whatever the means, whatever the language, may it be translated to the preferred language i.e Sign Language, Mandarin (or other Chinese dialects), BM, English, Tamil, etc. #PICKBooster #PICKids 💉💪✅ https://t.co/njs8s19Kwk— Christina S. (@christina_hysim) February 19, 2022
Previously in June 2021, Malay Mail reported that people with disabilities (PwD) were able to get vaccinated through the OKU Sentral National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Drive-Through Vaccination Centre (PPV) for five months.
According to Malay Mail, nearly 19,000 PwD nationwide have received the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine and almost 280,000 PwD had registered for vaccination by 24 June 2021.
The Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) vaccination centre has fully vaccinated 3,300 blind and deaf people with their caregivers in August 2021, as reported by New Straits Times.

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13 Areas In KL Face Unscheduled Water Disruption Due To Burst Pipe

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13 areas around Kuala Lumpur will experience an unscheduled water disruption due to a burst pipe in Jalan Kuari, Kampung Cheras Baru around 8.45pm on 10 March.

The 13 affected areas are:
Taman MudaTaman Bukit PermaiTaman Bukit PandanKampung Cheras BaruTaman MawarTaman SerayaTaman MegaTaman Bukit TertaiTaman MelurTaman SagaTaman PutraTaman MewahTaman Mestika
According to Bernama, the pipe repair works is expected to be completed at 8.45am on 11 March.
Air Selangor stated that the pipe repairs were done by 4.15 am today and the water supply was restored in stages.
Air Selangor ingin memaklumkan bahawa kerja-kerja pembaikan paip pecah di Jalan Kuari, Kg Cheras Baru, Kuala Lumpur telah siap dilaksanakan pada jam 4:15 pagi, 11 Mac 2022. #AirSelangor #1003JalanKuari pic.twitter.com/dLScfuini4— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) March 10, 2022
As of 10.30am, Air Selangor tweeted that the water supply has been restored to the 13 affected areas.
Sehingga jam 10:30 pagi, bekalan air telah disalurkan kepada para pengguna di 13 kawasan di Wilayah Kuala Lumpur yang terjejas akibat kerja-kerja pembaikan paip pecah di Jalan Kuari, Kg Cheras Baru, Kuala Lumpur.#AirSelangor #1003JalanKuari pic.twitter.com/aDxKoCj87u— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) March 11, 2022
Consumers can refer to all official communication channels such as the Air Selangor app, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or via the Air Selangor Communication Centre hotline at 15300 for updates and more details.

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PAS MP Draws Backlash After Sparking Controversy With Remarks On Nurses’ Uniforms

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It appears that a parliamentary session would be deemed incomplete without the opposition raising matters that would rile up Malaysians.

During a parliamentary session today, PAS MP Wan Razali Wan Nor (PN-Kuantan) raised a complaint regarding the uniforms worn by nurses, stating that they “show their body shape.”
He called for revisions to the dress code for nurses, claiming that it was too tight and not in accordance with shariah law.
This remark was made while discussing the highly anticipated health white paper, which focuses on reforms for the public health sector.

I would like to ask (whether) we are going to keep following the Western mold on the dress code (for nurses)? Can’t it be changed so that some relaxations (on the dress code) can be given?
PAS MP Wan Razali Wan Nor
Unsurprisingly, these comments immediately drew backlash from not just netizens but also from several political figures as well as health experts.
Taking to his Twitter page, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii slammed Wan’s comments, saying that instead of debating on the importance of healthcare reforms, Wan chose to talk about tight and sexy uniforms instead.

So in debating the importance of healthcare reforms and to future-proof our healthcare system… an PAS MP talked about how nurses’s uniforms are too tight and sexy…and was agreed & supported upon by another PAS MP.
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii
Yii also added that he found it hard to understand how one who goes to a hospital to seek treatment because of sickness, could somehow be ‘aroused’ by the uniform of a nurse.
Also chipping in was Bentong member of parliament Young Syefura Othman who tweeted that she felt abhorred at the sexist comments made by Wan.
She added that PAS MPs should instead find ways to better the livelihoods of the people of Malaysia rather than make indecent statements such as the one made by Wan earlier today.

Saya kesal dengan sikap seksis sebegini. Sebaiknya MP PAS mencari cara untuk menambah baik hidup rakyat bukan membuat kenyataan tidak senonoh. Banyak lagi masalah yang lebih serius dlm sektor kesihatan.
Bentong member of parliament Young Syefura Othman
According to Young, Malaysian nurses’ uniforms were already Syariah compliant and comfortable to wear while they carry out their daily activities as healthcare providers at hospitals.

Yang patut dibicarakan mengenai tugas jururawat yang semakin membebankan pada ketika ini. Bukan tentang pakaian jururawat. Apa MP PAS ini hanya melihat keutamaan pada pakaian saja kah?
Bentong member of parliament Young Syefura Othman
Meanwhile, Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive Azrul Mohd Khalib tweeted that PAS’ concern for the issue of clothing rather than the issues that the healthcare workers face was more concerning.

During the Health White Paper debate in DR today, I did not expect the perceived tightness of nurses’ uniforms & the imagined shape of their bodies to be brought up by the MP for Kuantan. Temerloh later supported it. Something wrong when this is what they are concerned abt
Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy chief executive Azrul Mohd Khalib
This however, was not PAS’ first attempt at making what was labelled as sexist remarks about female workers’ uniforms.
Back in 2018, PAS MP Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Nawi made a comment on the attire of air stewardesses being too sexy and revealing.
He had asked Transport Minister Anthony Loke in parliament whether he agreed that the uniforms of Malaysian flight attendants were too revealing, to which Loke replied that this was a subjective matter and that if Che Abdullah found the uniforms revealing, he should look away.

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Manhunt for merciless motorcyclist who struck a lady driver’s face. TWICE

Yesterday, a commotion broke out on Jalan Dato Keramat, Kuala Lumpur, after a motorcyclist assaulted a woman driving a Honda Civic.

A 34-second video clip of the incident captured the moment as the motorcyclist drops his Honda Dash before slapping and punching the lady driver as others try to intervene.
According to Chief Police of Wangsa Maju area, Superintendan Noor Azmi Yusoff, the suspect had initially banged his helmet on the car, which led to the lady getting out of her car to check the damage.
After the altercation, the lady driver was brought to Hospital Ampang and later made a police report.
Currently, the police are on a manhunt for the motorcyclist.
He reportedly has 5 incidents of previous criminal records including drug offences.
Netizens are also upset with the motorcyclist’s actions.
Screenshot via Facebook Harian Metro

Screenshot via Facebook Harian Metro

Puasa dlm jail la nampaknye ni.
— Qi 🇲🇾 (@Mohd_Syafiq98) May 2, 2019

Apa yang abang tu lakukan salah, tapi punca sebab apa beliau bertindak sedemekian pun kita kena siasat, i pun bike rider jugak karenah pemandu yg mengunakan talipon bbit dan tidak bagi signal semasa menukar lorong ataupun membelok, buat kita hilang sabar
— Arivalagan Hari (@Hariishh) May 3, 2019

Anyone with information of the incident can proceed to contact Investigating Officer R Sivanathan at 016-5903985, or call Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline 03-21159999, or directly proceed to any police station nearby, as investigations are currently conducted under the Penal Code Section 323 and Section 427.
Source via:1. My Metro, May 2, 2019 (Apa barang tampar, tumbuk perempuan) 2. My Metro, May 2, 2019 (Lelaki lempang, tumbuk wanita diburu polis)


Enjoy A Sensational Night In KL At BEYOND

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Almost everyone we know is itching for an experience, or rather, an escape that would tingle the senses, expand the mind and more or less turn a simple night on the town into an extravagant event.

All it takes is a trip to an old train yard.
Picture yourself being in a historic part of KL city, lounging in a bar that serves the most delectable drinks and delicacies, and surrounded by an ambience of the finest musical talents and exorbitant displays of modern art — What you get is something that goes way beyond your four extremities in what can be best described as a celebration of the human experience.
Housed at the repurposed ruins of the ol’ Sentul Train Depot, the BEYOND launch party that took place last weekend was an event like none other.
Punch a ticket at this station and you’ll be transported to a world created specifically to tantalize your taste buds, stimulate your olfaction, titillate your touch, and supplant your vision of what’s impossible.
It doesn’t matter who you are, the destination is the same: BEYOND caters to one and all with their wide variety of inspiring activities. There’s literally something for everyone.
1. The social butterfly
For the social butterflies who find themselves cocooned in the mundanes of daily life, BEYOND presents the perfect opportunity to stretch those intrepid wings and soar outside your usual communal grounds.
Several weekends ago, we perched ourselves at the Beyond Bar to take a sip of the sweet (or sour if you prefer) nectar inspired by Malaysia’s botanical flavours and crafted by libation experts Tracia Chan and Jack Lai from Dissolved Solids.
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BEYOND’s cocktail menu — featuring a choice between a sweet and creamy rum-filled Coco ‘Pandan Chiffon Cocktail’ or a tangy gin-infused ‘Grapefruit Laksa Cocktail’ definitely makes for an interesting conversation starter and the perfect potion to keep cordial for what’s to be a fantastic night to come.
Non-alcoholic versions of the tasty beverages were also available.
2. The clingy couples
If connection is what you crave, then BEYOND’s enticing selection of culinary delights may liven the mood to your amorous affairs.
Coupled with the venue’s chivalrous esthetics, take things to the next level by sampling the divine works of Chef Christian Recomio and Chef Daniel Yap — two master cuisinière attempting to revolutionise the culture of cooking.
Impress your counterparts by catering them to a collection of exquisite munchables like the ‘GOODAMN Game Changer’ — a dish featuring roasted duck agnolotti, tomato passata and Chef Yap’s use of the Buddha’s Hand.
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Or trick your tastebuds to the unique sensation of the ‘ALTA Beyond the Burger’ — a meal made by Chef Recomio to be a tongue-in-cheek version of the famous Ramly Burger.
Trust us when we say that you’d be more than surprised to find that the #ALTABURGER is fully vegetarian but still perfect for those blood-hungry carnivores out there.
Our favourite, of course, comes down to deserts, where Chef Yap’s salted coconut panna cotta mixed with roselle jam, pandan oil and topped with a dash of liquid nitrogen to fuse it all together, makes for a delightful treat to court the evening as live music plays in the background.
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3. The media moguls & artsy bunch
To the appreciative aesthetes and unflinching influencers out there, BEYOND’s maze of modern art may be more mesmerising to admire and advertise first-hand.
Be teleported into a world of wonder where one’s imagination and creativity take centre stage with the amazing art installations done by local talents such as Sputnik, XiaYi and Tottie.
The captivating exhibits make for an impressive and interactive setting for an engaging tour or your social media snapshots.
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We spent our night immersed in the kaleidoscopic light projection tunnel made by artist Shakir and even turned our faces into an interactive exhibit by engaging with BEYOND’s artificial reality (AR) filters made to be used with Instagram.
Inspired by shapes and colours from organic forms, the ‘BeyondXTottie’ AR filter was a favourite for sure, as its anatomical illustrations turned our heads into cyber-artefacts that would forever be entombed on the internet.
Plus, playing around with the AR filters managed to earn us free cocktails for the night, so see if you can spot our trippy mugshots on social media at #BeyondMY #BeyondSenses #BeyondMalaysia.
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For those who truly wish to test the mind, you may find BEYOND’s ‘eye of the mind’ perspective play corner trivial to your tour.
Here, all you thinkers, theorists and typographists can take time to toy around with words to figure out what they mean and win yourselves more cocktails on the house.
So, would you consider experiencing what BEYOND has to offer? Sign up today to unlock your limitations and unleash your true potential.
Get more details on BEYOND’s Instagram and Facebook page.
You can register to stay in the loop (HERE).

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Transport Company’s Permit Suspended After Death Of Unborn Baby In Perak Accident

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Recently, a driver posted a dashcam recording, dated 29 October 2022, showing the moment a father-to-be lost his unborn baby. The video upset and angered netizens who sympathized with the new family.

On that day, the man and his pregnant wife were travelling in a car in Grik, Perak, when some of the cargo from an oncoming speeding lorry hurtled towards them and sent their vehicle off the road.
The 34-week pregnant lady was not only injured but lost her baby, who was due to be delivered in a few weeks.
Kosmo reported that the woman suffered from broken bones in her spine and chest, and brain and heart injuries.
It’s our first child. Why are you so cruel to ‘snatch’ our baby away from us?The father-to-be
Her anguished husband said he would not forgive the guilty parties even if they called to check on the family to offer condolences or seek forgiveness.
Instead, he hoped the logistics company will provide an explanation of why they used a truck to transport that particular type of cargo and overloaded the vehicle.
He also hoped that the lorry driver would face the full extent of the law fairly.
The lorry driver initially ran away from the scene but was apprehended by the police at a roadblock in Jeli, Kelantan.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has ordered the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to take action on the logistics company and the lorry driver.
He also sympathised with the family on Facebook and wrote that the company’s operating permit will be suspended until an audit on all its lorries has been conducted and approved.
I will not compromise with the driver and the company that have endangered the public on the road.Transport Minister Anthony Loke

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Too Gao Lan, God Of Fortune And Uncle Kentang Are Among The Candidates For GE15

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On the nomination day of the 15th General Election (GE15), some candidates used “special” names to stand out from the competition.

These names include “God of Fortune”, “Uncle Potato”, “Too Gao Lan” (A Cantonese foul word) and other names.
The fact that the names got past the Election Commission (SPR) sparked heated discussions.
In an interview with Sin Chew, an SPR official revealed that the names used for the nomination of candidates are only the names shown on the voting paper.
Hence, they are allowed to use names different from those on the Mykad card.
It is allowed if the name can show ‘personality’ and represent an individual.
When asked about the use of controversial names, the SPR official also responded that as long as it is not a “common sense” controversy, there is generally no problem.
Running Afoul Of Creativity
Too Cheng Huat, an independent candidate for the Batu parliamentary seat, used the name Too Gao Lan to run.
Too Gao Lan is a Cantonese/Hokkien word that means damn pissed and is considered a foul word.
Too Gao Lan is a great name!#pru15 thoughts pic.twitter.com/fYmwNfm2sF— Sean Yap (@seanyap) November 5, 2022
READ MORE: The 10 Candidates Contesting For The Hot Seat In Batu
Social activist Kwan Chee Heng, better known as “Uncle Kentang”, contested for the Puchong parliamentary seat as an independent using his nickname.
READ MORE: Come Join Me If You Think It’s Profitable, Uncle Kentang Responds To Critics
Kwan will face three candidates, Yeo Bee Yin from Pakatan-DAP, Datuk Syed Ibrahim Syed Abu Kader from Barisan-Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (KIMMA) and Jimmy Chew Jyh Gang from Perikatan Nasional (Gerakan).
The other is an independent contesting in Seputeh as Choy San Yeh, which means God of Fortune in Cantonese.
Choy San Yeh in Seputeh!!! #GE15 #nomination pic.twitter.com/gD3L7O6g6A— lalatech.crypto (@tech_lala) November 5, 2022

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You can FINALLY order the Quarter Pounder at McDonald’s Malaysia!

That’s right, ladies and gentlemen…
The Quarter Pounder is BACK!

Quarter pounder in Malaysia ? pic.twitter.com/nLSbz7hRJO
â€” John Lee (@JohnLzx) March 6, 2014

My love is back. 😭😭@McDMalaysia‘s Quarter Pounder with Cheese. pic.twitter.com/067aHMqYGA
â€” Leeroy Ting (@LeeroyTing) June 14, 2019

OMG Quarter Pounder is back on the menu guys!!! My prayers has been answered I wanna cry 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/qPnPc9dZr9
â€” Ihsan Junid (@general_ihsan) June 13, 2019

Just in case youâ€™re unaware what’s this rarely spotted burger (in Malaysia at least), the Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a glorious creature.
Picture Credit: McDonald’s
A quarter pound (about 113 grams) of sizzling beef patty is topped with onions, tart pickles and gooey slices of cheese between two fluffy bun….

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The last time Malaysians had the beautiful opportunity to bite into this juicy burger was back in 2016.
Then mekdi decided to remove the item as a part of their menu rationalisation programme (excuse me, but how is taking away the Quarter Pounder rational??) and to make way for new menu items.
Looks like theyâ€™ve realised their mis-steak and we forgive them.

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The Quarter Pounder is back in two juicy versions: Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Picture Credit: Screenshot from McDelivery website
So you have not one, but TWO lovers to make your heart pound.
Weâ€™re so grateful to McD for this a-bun-dance <3

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The return of the Quarter Pounder also coincides with the
first ever McD Elections which is looking to crown the No 1 favourite.
Picture Credit: McDonald’s Malaysia Facebook Page
The top three contenders are McChicken, Double Cheeseburger and Ayam Goreng McD. You get to cast your vote by ordering your favourite and whacking it down.
Ps: you can also vote for the Quarter Pounder. For some reason McDonaldâ€™s has decided to pair it with the Double Cheeseburger in the McD Elections.

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So what are you waiting for, guys? Time to get your beef on and throw a patty!

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28 Tonnes Of Frozen Buffalo Meat Without Halal Stamp Seized By Maqis Selangor At Port Klang

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The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) Selangor seized over 28 tonnes of frozen buffalo meat from India at Port Klang, last Monday.

The frozen buffalo meat, which arrived on 7 March, was confiscated following a routine inspection by MAQIS enforcement officers at 10am.
“Investigations found that a container carrying frozen buffalo meat did not adhere to the valid import permit conditions. The importer failed to display the halal logo on the product’s boxes as per the requirement stated in the import permit.
“As a result, all 1,120 cartons of frozen buffalo meat estimated to be worth RM322,565.88 was confiscated for further investigation,” Maqis Selangor said in a statement.
The statement further reads that failure to comply with the permit conditions was an offence under Section 15 (1) of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011, which carries a fine of not exceeding RM100,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding six years or both, if convicted.
The department also added that it will continue to monitor and inspect every agricultural product entering the country at all entry points.
“This is to ensure that plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural products and microorganisms imported into the country are free from the threat of pests, diseases and contaminations while complying with the conditions and regulations set.”

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IIUM Survey: MCO Improved Relationships Between The Races In Malaysia

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A survey conducted by the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) has found that the movement control order (MCO) has caused Malaysians to feel closer to their fellow countrymen, even those who are of a different race.
The survey, which was aimed to study what kind of effects the MCO has had on the public, sought responses from 788 individuals throughout the country between 24 April and 9 May 2020.
The results, which were released on 21 May, stated that more than 80% of respondents agreed that the MCO has resulted in interracial relationships becoming stronger, with 83% agreeing that the MCO has improved the relationships between locals and 97% saying they felt their domestic relationships have become better.
According to IIUM’s Department of Communications head Prof Datuk Seri Syed Arabi Idid, other positive effects felt by respondents was their increased appreciation for time spent with family, the chance to indulge deeper into their religion, the opportunity to learn something new, and time to read more.

Treating human life delicately without racial or religious boundaries.  Our health inspector Shahir Razali carrying this elderly Chinese Aunty to the centre for covid testing. Fasting in ramadhan & serving the people in need while on full PPE suits, pic.twitter.com/dEG1YgEfYs— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 9, 2020

Meanwhile, on questions about the country’s administration of the pandemic, 87% expressed confidence in the government’s ability to devise an exit plan to overcome the problems caused by the outbreak, 90% agreed that the government was taking steps to ensure the public had a sufficient supply of essential items, and 72% agreed that the authorities are controlling the prices of goods.
On the other hand, the survey also identified several factors that concerned the public.
93% of respondents admitted that they were scared they or their loved ones might get infected with Covid-19. 42% were troubled by the country’s economic situation, and 51% were troubled by future employment opportunities.
Besides that, 44% said they were bored during the MCO, 20% said they experienced negative thoughts, and 18% reported that they felt depressed.

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Isma Leader Says The Word ‘Rahmah’ Should Not Be Used For Non-Halal Menu

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Ikatan Muslimin Malaysia (ISMA) women’s chief Shazamawati Zam Hashari said recently that the word ‘rahmah’ for the non-halal menu in Malaysia is not suitable.

As reported by TV Pertiwi, Shazamawati stated that the word Rahmah comes from verses in the Quran and therefore should not be used for menus that do not conform to Islamic criteria.
According to her, some of the characteristics that conform to Islamic criteria are it must be halal food (it doesn’t matter with or without a halal logo), it must follow a healthy balanced diet, and it must be prepared in a clean environment.
Rahmah is a word that is related to Islam, so it must meet the requirements of Islamic qualities. Non-halal food doesn’t follow requirements so it shouldn’t be categorized under the Menu Rahmah. Shazamawati Zam Hashari, Head of Women from the Malaysian Muslim Solidarity (ISMA)
Makanan tidak halal tidak sepatutnya disenaraikan di bawah inisiatif menu Rahmah yang dilaksanakan oleh kerajaan.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/1pAh0OGWFy— TV Pertiwi (@TVPertiwi_MY) April 3, 2023
Last March, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said that the label ‘Menu Rahmah’ will be extended to non-halal eateries nationwide so that needy non-muslims can also benefit from the government’s affordable food initiative.
(Credit: Aswadi Alias / NSTP)
According to Malaymail, Salahuddin said that the term ‘rahmah’ itself means compassion that goes beyond race and religion, despite its Arabic roots and usage in Islam.
We use the ‘Rahmah’ [label] for other packages so why stop at non-halal food, ‘Rahmah’ is for all. Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub, Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister
Some people don’t agree with her
In TV Pertiwi’s Twitter thread, netizens expressed their opinions and reactions towards Shazamawati’s statement.
Some of them said that ‘rahmah’ derives from an Arabic word and that not every Arabian is Muslim.

“Rahmah” (رَحْمَة) is an Arabic word that means “mercy”, “compassion”, “kindness”, or “benevolence”. It is a central concept in Islamic theology and is often used in the Quran and Hadith to describe the mercy and compassion of Allah towards His creation. The word is derived from— frightrice (@salzian) April 4, 2023
The Malay language borrows a lot of other words from other languages too
According to a UniSZA lecturer who teaches Arabic, the word ‘Rahmah’ can mean many things according to what context. Generally, in Arabic, the word ‘rahmah’ means love, mercy and grace.
Since the word ‘rahmah’ is a word that also exists in the Qur’an and hadith, it has several specific meanings too according to which verse. Hence, attention should be paid to understanding it so that the public does not misunderstand it when they encounter the word in the Qur’an and hadith.
Apart from that, the Malay language like many around the world borrows from other languages such as Sanskrit, Persian, English, Arabic and many more when it comes to vocabulary.
Since Islam came to Tanah Melayu long ago, we also use Arabic words in our daily lives as Malaysians.
Some of our daily used words borrowed from Arabic are as follows:
FitnahBerkatAdilZalimSedekahMastautinZiarahFalsafah
Do you think the word Rahmah should be limited to only specific terms?
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Netizens Complain Of How It Takes “Forever” To Call LHDN & Government Offices

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Bureaucracy can be hell to navigate, and no one knows this better than the Malaysians who have business with government offices.

Recently, Malaysians took to social media to complain about taking forever to get in touch with the civil service.
It all began when one frustrated netizen went online to share his personal experience of supposedly spending a very long time trying to make a phone call to the Shah Alam Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) branch.
Twitter user shahrizan_k complained on social media that LHDN’s Shah Alam branch is unreachable by phone.
He made the complaint in a posting on 12 January, which was addressed to LHDN officials.
“I’ve ordered food, ate and finished eating, still ringing,” wrote shahrizan_k in his Tweet and shared a picture of a smartphone with a timestamp that shows he’s been on a call with LHDN Shah Alam for 30 minutes and nine seconds.
On 13 January, he made another posting saying that he’d been calling the office for over an hour but still didn’t get a response on the other line.
hampir sejam call tak berangkat 🤦♂ https://t.co/DmiZnPLdsf pic.twitter.com/QLrDieeLcn— Shah (@shahrizan_k) January 13, 2022
That same day, LHDN’s official Twitter account responded to his complaint. They apologized for the inconvenience and asked him to contact them online.
Mohon maaf atas kesulitan yang dihadapi.Kemukakan pertanyaan di https://t.co/yI1G6qmUBx atau DM maklumat diri dan isu untuk bantuan lanjut.— LHDNM (@LHDNMofficial) January 13, 2022
In a later “update” posted on 14 January, shahrizan_k revealed that he had finally managed to get the issue sorted out “quickly”.
But, the cat has already been let out of the bag
Malaysians quickly took LHDN and other government offices to task their alleged substandard service.
Commenters shared similar experiences of waiting to be served by LHDN.
Yeah, last week I was on the phone a couple of hours trying to get in touch with one of their departments too. Incredible how the phone can rings for 10 minutes (and longer) with no one picking up 🙃 https://t.co/bKnY1Bt0Gu— The Shazana 💜❤💙🧡💚💛 (@theshazana) January 13, 2022
Some took shots at other government offices like the Land Office for having similar dissatisfactory service.
Tak try call Pejabat Tanah lagi, mahu lebih 24 jam still hold lagi. https://t.co/T1kx3XjspE— Hazrin『ハズリン』 (@hazurinkakkoi) January 13, 2022
Netizens even shared some personal tips on how to get a hold of the agency faster
One trick involves emailing LHDN and addressing the correspondence directly to the agency’s higher-ups or even government ministers.
Pengalaman saya berurusan dengan LHDN ni, kalau call, memang susah.Saya send email.CC semua pengarah dalam negeri tersebut.Alhamdulillah, pantas bekerja.Kalau x buat macam ni, x tahu lah bila dapat respond.— Aiman Mo’eis 🏴 (@AimanMoeis) January 13, 2022
Cc semua menteri dan perdana menteri baru laju buat kerja my dad always do that https://t.co/hf2XnXIikg— αмιη (@aminsaha) January 13, 2022
Others suggest getting a hold of a direct extension number to LHDN personnel.
Tips untuk lagi cepat. Dapatkan extension number https://t.co/aBgx0QKqZ4— Adri Zainul (@AdriZainul) January 13, 2022

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Long Queues To Buy Ringgit In Singapore, Moneychangers Not Selling Due To Little Or No Profit

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As the Singapore dollar reached a record high of RM3.23, people are lining up to buy the ringgit from moneychangers in the republic.

Some of the money changers put up signs showing the selling rate at 0, which is to say that they do not have any ringgit to sell.
Some had a selling rate of 0, which means they didn’t have any ringgit to sell. (Pix: Straitstimes)
Profit Margin Is Too Low
It was reported that they refused to stock up on the ringgit due to its volatility which caused money changers to suffer losses.
Straitstimes reported that some money changers refused to stock ringgit because the currency is falling almost daily.
Ringgit falls to new record low against Singapore dollar today | Malay Mail https://t.co/brLJ4jXlOT— Rahah Ghazali 🇲🇾🏴🏴🏴🏴 (@rahah_ghazali) August 5, 2022
Those who stocked the ringgit are doing so in much lower amounts.
The money changers said the profit margin is so low that it is not even worth the labour cost.
They added that money changers have to sell ringgit in millions to turn a profit, which is a challenge for small-time money changers.
Long queues to buy ringgit in Singapore but some money changers just don’t sell https://t.co/FtZuq7Sub5 pic.twitter.com/b6HyV94Ipp— AsiaOne (@asiaonecom) August 5, 2022
A money changer reportedly could only make between $10 (RM32.25) and $30 (RM96.75) for every RM100,000 (S$30,947) sold.
However, they still buy ringgit from customers if they wish to convert it to Singapore dollars.

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70% Of M’sians Think Politicians Don’t Care About People, Says Survey

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Two surveys have been published recently which show that the majority of Malaysians believe the country is in a decline and that politicians do not care about the people.

 The first survey titled “Fracturing Societies and Systems” by market analysts Ipsos found:
80% feel that the nation needs strong leadership to take the country back from the rich and powerful.75% of Malaysians found that the current system is rigged against them.70% believe traditional political parties and politicians do not care about the people.63% of Malaysians believe experts in the country have failed to understand the lives of ordinary citizens.
In an article published by the Malay Mail yesterday (29 July), the Associate Director of Ipsos Public Affairs Lars Erik Lie said the study showed that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on countries across the world and the result is a feeling of decline in Malaysia and beyond.
Disapproval of the Prime Minister
In another survey conducted by Institut Darul Ehsan (IDE) titled the Public Perception Survey (TPR) July 2021, 85% of respondents disapproved of Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin with only 12% wanting him to remain as Prime Minister.
(Credit: Institut Darul Ehsan)
The survey was conducted online from 11 to 18 July involving 7,986 respondents nationwide and cuts across gender, age, race, and political party affiliation.
Consistent opinion across race and age groups
The highest percentage (88.2%) of respondents who reject Mahiaddin as the Prime Minister are those aged between 20 – 29 years old while the lowest percentage (78.6%) among the age groups were those aged 60 – 65 years.
The disapproval rate towards Mahiaddin as Prime Minister broken down according to race and ethnicity is as follows:
Malay – 84.2%Chinese – 84.9 %Indian – 87.8Sabah / Sarawak – 72.7 %
In just 5 months since a similar survey by IDE was released in March, the percentage of those who believed Mahiaddin should resign as Prime Minister went up from 39% to 46%.
The pandemic has taken a toll on Malaysia
In the same Malay Mail article reference earlier, Lars said: “Malaysians feel that strong leadership is required to take the country back from the rich and powerful.”
During the crisis, divisions in society between elites and regular people have been magnified. In countries across the world, there’s a sense that economic, political and intellectual elites ignore or fail to understand the plight of average people.Lars Erik Lie, Associate Director of Ipsos Public Affairs via The Malay Mail.
Malaysians are fed-up
As a further reflection on the sentiments shared in the surveys, Malaysians have recently taken matters into their own hands with two bold moves.
The first came in the form of Malaysian opposition lawmakers and civilians who lodged a police report over the Perikatan Nasional government’s alleged mismanagement of the Covid-19 pandemic.
READ MORE: Police Report Over Government’s Alleged Mismanagement Of The Pandemic Lodged By MPs And Activists
The other, the #Lawan movement, is an expression of public anger protesting the “failures and mishandlings of the pandemic by the government”.
READ MORE: Drive-thru #Lawan Protest With Black Flags Draw Investigations From Police

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How To Book Your Booster Dose Appointment In MySejahtera?

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Malaysia will be transitioning to the endemic phase on 1 April 2022.

In order to have a smooth transition, the public is urged to get their booster dose to retain their “fully vaccinated” status.
According to Malay Mail, Sinovac primary vaccine recipients aged 18 and above and senior citizens must obtain their booster dose by 31 March.
To expedite the booster dose dispensing process, the public can now book their appointments through MySejahtera from Monday, 21 March.
Here’s how to book your booster dose appointment:
Open the MySejahtera app.Click on ‘Covid-19 Vaccination.’Select ‘Click here to book your appointment.’Choose your preferred vaccination centre (PPV) name and address.Select the available slot (date and time).Select ‘See more’ to view the appointment slots.Make sure details are correct before clicking ‘Confirm.’
To find your preferred PPV for the booster dose, you can head over to ProtectHealth’s website and click on ‘Find Vaccination Centre (PPV).’
Senior citizens with comorbidities who have not been vaccinated or have not taken the booster dose have a higher risk of death if they’re infected by Covid-19.
As such, this group is advised to get their booster dose as quickly as they can.
As Ramadan draws near, it is advisable for this group to get inoculated with the booster dose as soon as possible. Let us protect our families. Let us increase our level of protection before entering the “transition to the endemic” phase.ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Dr Anas Alam Faizli.

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“We Have No Problem With Each Other” Says PAS Selangor After Sultan Summoned State Chief Over Bon Odori Stand

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Selangor Pas secretary Roslan Shahir Mohd Shahir said that the party’s state commissioner Datuk Ahmad Yunus Hairi was summoned by Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah to discuss the party’s stand with regard to the Bon Odori festival.

According to Roslan, Sultan Sharafuddin asked Ahmad Yunus regarding the Islamic party’s stand on the Bon Odori festival during the one-hour meeting, during which the Selangor sultan also gave his views.
Roslan said that PAS respected his stance with regards to today’s festival held at the Shah Alam Sports Complex.
“We told Tuanku our position and most importantly, we told him that we are, all the way, supportive of the palace’s role in uniting the rakyat.
“We have no problems with each other,” Roslan was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.
READ MORE: PAS Tells Muslims To Not Listen To Sultan’s Royal Decree About Bon Odori
Ahmad Yunus had on 10 June urged the Selangor state government to prohibit Muslims from participating in the Bon Odori festival.
Credit: Bon Odori Malaysia/Facebook
This came after Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad had advised Muslims against participating in the festival as a study conducted by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) found that the festival contained elements of other religions.
READ MORE: Muslims Should Not Go To Bon Odori, Says Minister; Gets Flack From Literally Everyone
Roslan however said that the statement by Idris, who is also a Pas vice-president, was merely advice for Muslims not to attend the festival.
“It was not calling for the festival to be cancelled,” he added.
Last week, Sultan Sharafuddin suggested for Idris as well as the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) and Shah Alam City Council officials to attend the festival to understand the difference between religion and culture.
READ MORE: Bon Odori Will Go On, Says Sultan Selangor To JAIS
Sultan Sharafuddin also said that he had attended the festival in 2016 accompanied by the Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, adding it did not involve religious ceremonies or rituals that could change the faith of those who attend the festival.

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Military Using Drones To Monitor Movement During MCO

The Royal Military have deployed drones various locations, especially in 12 hotspot areas in the country in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Chief of Defence Force Tan Sri Affendi Buang said the technology will be used primarily in hotspot areas which includes Lembah Pantai and Titiwangsa.
He said the drones would help the army access unreachable areas besides helping to monitor the public’s movement efficiently during the movement control order (MCO).
Affendi added that they can stay airborne for 40 minutes to one hour, fly as far as five kilometres using a remote control and is able to record video.
These drones will be fitted with speakers that can disseminate messages in the three main languages – Malay, Chinese and Tamil.
If the public disregard the instructions through the drones, Affendi said, then army personnel will be deployed into the area.
The military were called upon recently by the government to help other agencies during the MCO period to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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PPSMI: Why Malaysiaâ€™s Education System Keeps Switching Languages

Malaysiaâ€™s education system has always been a hot topic of discussion, be it the introduction of new subjects, changes in school uniforms or most prominently, the language of instruction.
Many of us are aware of the never-ending debate between the
English language proponents and Malay language proponents, especially in
relation to the implementation of the Policy of Teaching Science and
Mathematics in English (PPSMI).
While the nation continues to discuss the language policies of Malaysiaâ€™s education system, we take a look the history of these policies and the reasons that drove the seemingly non-stop back and forth.
The origins of Malaysia’s language-based education system
As with almost every issue that plagues Malaysia, our language policies stem from (say it with me now)â€¦ colonialisation.
(Credit: Imgflip)
In the early 19th century, Malaya consisted of a plural society where each race or community existed side by side without any real integration but in a state of â€œmutual accommodationâ€.
The Malays, Chinese and Indians basically lived separate lives with their own languages, cultures and religious practices and the British policy regarding education perpetuated this divide.
They encouraged a system of social management where immigrant groups had their own space and worked in their separate economic sectors and did not intermingle much with each other. This made it easier for them to identify and manage the three separate socio-cultural communities.
The vernacular-based education system
In a nutshell, the four main types of language-based education in Malaya were; English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil.
Each of the vernacular education systems used a different medium of instruction and provided a different syllabus.
The British did not discourage the establishment of vernacular schools as this could help maintain the social cohesion. It also made it easier for them to manage the three different ethnic groups.
Chinese School Teacher’s Association of Hilir Perak (Persatuan Guru-Guru Sekolah Cina Hilir Perak), dated 1957.(Credit: Malaysiakini)
The Chinese and Indian communities spoke their own languages, financed their own schools and designed their own curriculum while majority of the Malays attended Malay vernacular schools.
The Malays were given village-based vernacular schools with up to 6 years of primary education, Indian (Tamil) schools were built mostly on the rubber estates by the colonial government and the Chinese community mostly built their own schools funded by their own wealthy merchants and guilds.
However, when the need for white collar workers in the administration arose, the British had to introduce education in English.
English schools were built by the government as well as by Christian missionaries and provided 6 years of primary education and 5 years of secondary education in both science and arts subjects.
These schools were located in non-Muslim urban areas and the students were mainly Chinese.
Convent Bukit Nanas in Kuala Lumpur was opened in 1899 by Christian missionaries.(Credit: Wikipedia)
There was, however,  a clear disadvantage with this language-based education system.
Primary education was available in all four languages, secondary education in English and Chinese, while tertiary education was exclusively in English.
Malay vernacular schools were also set up by the British near villages that had a significant population so that they would be readily accessible to several children.
The aim of this was to keep them happy with the Malay vernacular education that included religious instruction and to keep them in their place in the rural areas.
However, not all Malays were subject to this disadvantage as the British realised that it beneficial to keep on working with the Malay aristocracy – which led to the establishment of the famous Malay College in Kuala Kangsar in 1905.
The Malay College Kuala Kangsar was established in 1905 to train Malay boys for admission into government administration.(Credit: Berita MCOBA)
The graduates of this school consisted mainly of royalty and several other talented Malays who occupied posts in the government bureaucracy and this enabled the British to keep on running the country in collaboration with the Malay rulers and aristocratic elite.
By the 1920s, the English education became highly desirable as it provided a step-up in social status. Gradually, more Malays and a few Indian students enrolled in these schools.
But enrollment was subject to if they could afford the fees and the travel to the mainly urban areas where these schools were located.
During Independence
Education was quickly identified as a key component for
nation building as Malaya prepared for independence in the 50s.
Following the independence of Malaya in 1957, the hard work of nation building had only just started – beginning with the national education system.(Credit: Tourism Malaysia)
Shortly before independence, the British government set up the Barnes Committee to conduct an in-depth study of education in Malaya in 1951.
The Barnes Report recommended that the Chinese and Indian community give up their vernacular schools and opt for schools with Malay as the only Asian language taught.
The goal was “â€˜that the ethnic minority groups gave up their mother tongue education in favour of the study of the Malay language in the primary school level, but eventually in favour of the English language at the secondary and tertiary levels.â€™â€™
At the cusp of independence, the Malaya government realised that a bilingual educational system may cause a divide among the citizens.
Therefore, the 1957 Education Ordinance proposed Malay medium schools called national schools, and schools using English, Mandarin and Tamil as mediums of instruction categorised as national-type schools.
This was based on a report by a 1955 education committee chaired by then Minister of Education, Tun Abdul Razak Hussain. Subsequently, the report became known as the Razak Report 1956.
Tun Abdul Razak was Malaysia’s first Education Minister. He was also in charge of the Razak Report 1956.(Credit: Wikipedia)
In contrast to the Barnes Report, the Razak Report supported development of vernacular schools and proposed the following:
existing bilingualism in the primary schools would remainall schools, irrespective of language medium, should use common curriculum content
The Process of Nation Building
Post-independence, Malay language was actively promoted and developed in efforts towards nation-building and attempts to foster unity in a multi-ethnic country.
The 1957 constitution declared Malay (Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia) as the national language with special provision for the official use of English.
The government then set out on a program to establish Malay as the official language, to be used in all government functions and as the medium of instruction at all levels.
The education system was reviewed again and the Rahman Talib Report was released in 1960, suggesting that Malay language must be made into a compulsory subject besides English.
Former Education Minister Datuk Abdul Rahman Talib chaired the committee that released the Rahman Talib Report 1960.(Credit: Ministry of Education)
It also emphasised that Malay language must be taught from Primary 1 in all schools and be made the passing condition for secondary school students and teacher training centres.
These recommendations were implemented in the Education Act 1961 and the conversion process from English-medium to Malay-medium schools began in 1965.
As an interim measure a bilingual system was adopted – Malay for the arts subjects and English-medium for science and technology.
Ultimately, the goal was for the bilingual system became completely monolingual, using only Malay.
 The turning point
However, the real turning point for the switch from English
to Malay happened after the May 13 riots in 1969.
The racial riots of 13th May 1969 became a major turning point in the country’s history.(Credit: Free Malaysia Today)
After the explosive riots, there was a strict and rapid implementation of a national language policy.
This was based on the belief that if the status of the Malay language was not upgraded, the political and economic status of this community would never improve and national cohesion would not be achieved.
One of the main outcomes after the riots was the establishment of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1970.
It was the third university to be established in Malaysia, but the first to use Malay as the medium of instruction.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia opened in 1970 as Malaysia’s first Malay-medium university.(Credit: Pinterest)
After this, all other universities were required to use Malay language as the medium of instruction, keeping with the National Education Policy 1971.
Another big impact from the riots was the declaration that all English-medium schools would be converted to Malay-medium schools by then Education Minister, Haji Abdul Rahman Yaâ€™akub.
Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub, former Education Minister from 1969 to 1970.(Credit: Wikipedia)
The conversion began from 1st January 1970, beginning with Primary 1 until all English-medium schools up to tertiary levels would be converted to Malay-medium.
The National Education Policy was then instituted in 1971 whereby Bahasa was the main medium of instruction in schools, with the exception of Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools.
English was to be phased out as the medium of instruction and relegated to a subject in the school syllabus and taught in all schools as a second language.
In 1983, after eighteen years, all subjects including the sciences were taught in Malay in all public schools and universities.
The Rise of PPSMI
In 1993, the first attempt to reinstate English as the medium of instruction for science and technology was made by then Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamed.
However, this was met with tremendous resistance and the proposal was scrapped.
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been pushing for the Policy of Teaching Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) since 1993.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
But Dr Mahathir bided his time and in 2002, he made the sudden announcement of a reversal of policy – calling for a switch to English as a medium of instruction for science and mathematics at all levels (aka PPSMI).
The factors impacting this decision included the effects of globalization, human resource development, tertiary education standards, access to science & technology and the declining standard of the English language in Malaysia.
Within 6 months of the announcement, PPSMI was implemented at Primary 1, Form 1 and Lower Form 6.
Maths and Science subjects were taught in schools following the implementation of PPSMI in 2003.(Credit: The Star)
The Ministry of Education felt that it was urgent that these subjects be taught in English in order to equip the students with the necessary knowledge and skills in order to compete effectively internationally.
Beginning 2003, all science and mathematics-based courses were taught in English.
The Fall of PPSMI
Then in 2009, the cabinet announced that these two subjects would be taught in Malay language in national schools and in the vernacular languages in Chinese and Tamil schools from 2012 onwards.
The reversal of this policy was in part due to widespread opposition from many quarters and empirical studies that showed PPSMI disadvantaged certain groups of students, lack of time to train teachers as well as the failure of the PPSMI to improve English language proficiency among students.
The implementation of PPSMI met with backlash from several groups.(Credit: jebatmustdie.wordpress)
Several nationwide studies also painted a dismal picture of the policyâ€™s effect on students.
A team of 50 lecturers from 7 public universities released a paper that concluded PPSMI had been detrimental to students, especially in rural areas. They noted that in a few states – for example Perlis, Kelantan, Sabah and Sarawak – students who failed Mathematics and Science subjects exceeded 50%.
Another research conducted by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) found that 70% of the students from the primary schools â€˜do not/barely comprehendâ€™ their teachersâ€™ teaching of Mathematics while 80% ‘find it difficult/fairly difficult’ to learn Mathematics and Science in English.
In addition to that, researchers noted that the gap between urban and rural schoolsâ€™ performance in the two subjects had grown wider after PPSMI was implemented.
Nationwide studies showed that students , especially from rural areas, had trouble learning Maths & Science in English.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
So after 6 years of implementation, the contentious PPSMI was abolished in 2012.
The reversion to Malay language for the subjects took place in stages, from Primary 1, Primary 4, Form 1 and Form 4 in 2012.  Vernacular schools would teach these subjects in either Chinese or Tamil.
The changes did not involve Form 6 and Matriculation students. All exams for Science and Mathematics also remained bilingual until 2014 to avoid jeopardising the performance of students under PPSMI.
However, the Education Ministry was fully aware of the importance of the English language.
While PPSMI was abolished, a policy of dignifying Bahasa Melayu and strengthening English language usage (MBMBI) was implemented at the same time.
Muhyddin Yasin was Education Minister when PPSMI was abolished in 2012.(Credit: Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail)
Waitâ€¦ PPSMI Rises?
For a decade, it seemed all quiet on the Western front until current Prime Minister and acting Education Minister Dr Mahathir made the shocking announcement (again) to revive the policy of teaching Science and Mathematics in English in January 2020.
According to Malay Mail, he said it was crucial for the two subjects to be taught in English as that was the native language for both disciplines.
Dr Mahathir’s PPSMI dream lives on as he announced its return in January 2020.(Credit: The Star)
Following this announcement, several ministers have quipped in to clarify that the decision to reinstate PPSMI is not yet final and that discussions on implementing the policy is still ongoing.
While the government decides on the future of the nation’s educational language legacy once again, it’s interesting to note that researchers describe Malaysian language policy and planning process as â€œtop-downâ€.
This is due to â€˜â€˜policies that come from people of power and authority to make decisions for a certain group, without consulting the end-users of the language.â€

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Pelaksanaan semula PPSMI belum muktamad, kata Wan Azizah
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Minister Arrives Late For Press Conference, People Wait For Almost 3 Hours

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Two ministers were supposed to attend an event at 2.30 pm.

However, the ministers were late by over 3 hours, making reporters wait for their scheduled press conference to commence.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and Human Resource Minister V. Sivakumar were supposed to attend the press conference held at the latter’s ministry in Putrajaya.
The delay was highlighted on social media and garnered much attention.
Press conference scheduled for 230pm and it’s almost 5pm still no show of the minister 😴 pic.twitter.com/ci7uu1WWf7— Elill (@Elill_E) January 5, 2023
Saifuddin has since apologised to the media, but it appeared to draw more criticism.
Netizens are unhappy that Saifuddin was passing the buck by saying that others organised the press conference.
At the same time, some defended Saifuddin and praised him for apologising.
Others pointed out that 2.30 pm was for registration and not the press conference time.
Berhubung kelewatan sidang media ptg tadi,saya sedar keluhan rakan pengamal media.Jemputan media diuruskan pihak lain. Saya hadir mesyuarat & sidang media dgn garis masa yg dijadualkan kepada saya.Namun walau apa jua alasan,saya secara peribadi mohon maaf kepada rakan media🙏🏻— Saifuddin Nasution (@saifnasution) January 5, 2023
Public Relations Gaffe
At the time of writing, the tweet had more than 457,000 views.
Many netizens slammed the ministers for their discourtesy.
They added that the ministers should instead be hard-working, diligent and rise to the highest possible standards as they are voted in and their salaries paid for by taxpayers.
The media have been critical of ministers in the newly elected government after a series of blunders.
In December last year, Digital Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil was criticised for answering a phone call during a press conference.
Saya cenderung melihat peristiwa ini dari sudut berbeza.Sampai masa Menteri tak perlu protokol sangat. Biar lebih inklusif, tapi kerja kena hebatlah. YB @fahmi_fadzilKena ‘troll’ jawab telefon, Fahmi akui ia melucukan | Berita Harian https://t.co/N9Vzd6HYYT— HAMDAN RUKUN (@HamdanRukun) December 10, 2022
The incident was reminiscent of his boss, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Tambun MP received a call from Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his first press conference as PM.
Sempoi amat masa sidang media jawab panggilan telefon hahaAku rasa ada yg tak gemar juga tapi keadaan memaksa utk menjawab juga ni rasanya bagi DS Anwar pic.twitter.com/k2sbQrOQR1— Azwan AR (@eazeyezranni) November 24, 2022

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CMCO: Restaurants Can Now Open Until Midnight Instead Of 10PM

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Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that restaurants and eateries can open until midnight to satisfy customer’s demands.
Previously, eateries were only allowed to operate until 10PM under the CMCO.
Other SOPs still apply, such as limited seats of 2-4 persons to a table with 1 meter physical distancing between customers for dine-in customers.
For the full list of CMCO SOPs as per the National Security Council, check our previous article here.

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