Finishing Touches Are Being Made At Genting SkyWorlds And NGL, We’re A Fair Bit Excited

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The finishing touches to Southeast Asia’s most anticipated theme park are being made and if all goes as planned with our National Recovery Plan (NRP), we could soon be soaring 6,000 feet above sea level starring in our own movie adventure.

We can almost smell the chill of the Highland air
Initially slated to open for mid-year 2021, the launch was deferred following the NRP, taking into consideration the Covid-19 situation and following the Government’s regulations and SOPs.
Read More: Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Will Finally Open In 2021! Here’s A Sneak Peek
Fret not, because it WILL open eventually and you can expect world-first, never before seen rides that are unique to the Theme Park.
Let the adventures begin at these 9 ‘worlds’
Studio Plaza
1) Studio Plaza – this is where the journey will begin. An apt way to start your journey with elements inspired by the golden era of cinema.
2) Eagle Mountain – Why pay a few thousand ringgit to fly to California when you can experience the “heat” of the Californian desert in a forgotten ‘town’ where bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts hang out? You will also find one of the hero rides at Genting SkyWorlds there called Mad Ramp Peak – Full Throttle Racing, the world’s first dual-powered coaster bike ride.
Eagle Mountain(Credit: Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park)
3) Central Park – One of the largest ‘worlds’ at the Theme Park where you can visit the Natural History Museum or catch a show at the Lake of Dreams.
For thrill-seekers, choose to protect unruly exhibits in a 3D interactive ride at Night at the Museum: Midnight Mayhem, board a hybrid aerospace fighter for a heart-pounding flight through the galactic skies with ESD Global Defender or be part of an exhilarating space endeavour in a state-of-the-art dome screen with Independence Day: Defiance.
4) Rio – Spin into a whirlwind of fun on the Rio Carnaval Chaos! with twirling teacup rides or take off to view sights from 65-feet above in a hang glider for a bird’s eye view of Rio.
(Credit: Genting SkyWorlds / YouTube)
5) Ice Age – Join Sid and the gang through an exciting journey in Ice Age: Expedition Thin Ice, go on an Acorn Adventure roller coaster ride, enjoy a motion-filled log ride adventure at Sid’s Rock N Slide, and let the kids go wild at Mammoth Fun Zone.
6) Epic – Here you can go on an indoor boat ride called Epic Voyage to Moonhaven or climb aboard a flying hummingbird with Epic Hummingbird Flyers.
7) Robots Rivet Town – Hop aboard Bigweld’s Zeppelins for panoramic views of the town or opt for a capsule ride at the Rivet Town Roller.
Aerial view of Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
8) Liberty Lane – Get your shopping fix here with unique stores and fill your tummies at themed food outlets. For thrills, the Invasion of the Planet of the Apes will sure get that pulse-pounding with its indoor 3D ride.
9) Andromeda Base –  Enter a galactic world where you can take the Terraform Tower Challenge, test your agility at Boot Camp Training, or battle it out in a 360 multi-directional simulation with the Alpha Fighter Pilots ride.
Excited yet? We are!
We no longer have to cross the (currently closed) border at Universal Studios in Singapore because now we can boast about having themed ‘worlds’ by 20th Century Studios intellectual properties (IPs) like Ice Age, Rio, Epic, Robots, Night at the Museum, Independence Day, and Planet of the Apes.
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Jalan Bangsar Closed After Dead Body Found In The Middle Of The Road This Morning

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Commuters were met by a grisly sight early this morning when a man was found dead in the middle of Jalan Bangsar.

According to New Straits Times, the body was discovered with stab wounds around 5.30am and Jalan Bangsar was subsequently closed as the police conducted investigations on the crime scene.
Jalan Bangsar : Penutupan jalan di Jalan Bangsar dari arah KL Sentral menghala ke Abdullah Hukum. 1 kes jenayah di lokasi. Kawalan Polis Trafik di lokasi. Dalam proses menunggu pihak Forensik sampai. #itisdbkl #dbkl2u #kltu pic.twitter.com/YYte4h6iFC— ITIS DBKL (@ITIS_TRAFIK) November 18, 2020
Brickfields OCPD Asst Comm Zairulnizam Mohd Zainuddin@Hilmi said there were no identification documents found on the 30-year-old victim. The police believe the victim was murdered and are currently investigating under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
The Star later reported that the body has been sent to Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) for post-mortem.
Anyone with information on the victim or has a missing family member is urged to contact the police at 03-22979222.
Traffic diverted away from Jalan Bangsar this morning.(Credit: @ITIS_TRAFIK/Twitter)

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(UNOFFICIAL) Gabungan Rakyat Sabah To Replace Warisan+ As State Government

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Multiple news outlets are declaring that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition has won sufficient seats to form a new State Government in the 16th Sabah state elections, on September 26, 2020.

Reportedly, Sabah BN Chairman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin had also claimed victory and announced that GRS was leading in the polls.
However, Perikatan Nasional (PN) Secretary-General Hamzah Zainuddin had earlier mentioned that the coalition would await the final results of the elections, expected to come in later.
73 seats were contested in the elections with 37 seats needed for a simple majority.
The GRS coalition made up of candidates from PN, Barisan Nasional, and Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) were reported to be leading the polls with 35 seats ahead of Warisan+ which is said to have won 20 thus far.
Unofficially, key GRS candidates are said to have won their respective seats.
Bung Moktar reportedly won the state seat in Lamag, while Sabah Bersatu Chief Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor won the state seat in Sulaman.
Meanwhile, PN’s Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (Star) President Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan was said to have retained his seat in Tambunan, while Parti Peribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) Deputy Chairman Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun won the seat in Karanaan.
Election ballots were cast from 7 am to 5 pm, and according to the Malaysian Elections Commission (SPR), 58% out of a total of 1,088,711 eligible voters in Sabah turned up for polling day, with another 14,935 votes cast by mail.
Official results are still being tallied.
More to come…

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Cute Baby Elephant Rescued In Johor After Being Separated From Its Herd

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A baby elephant which got separated from its family and was wandering close to the human population was rescued by the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) in Mersing, Johor.
According to the Perhilitan official Facebook page, the juvenile elephant, no taller than a grown man, had gotten lost and separated from its herd before it was spotted by locals roaming alone near the Kota Tinggi Highway on July 14.
Fortunately, the lost elephant was given a clean bill of health after a quick medical checkup.

Poisoning Causes Over 50 Elephant Deaths In Last Decade In Sabah

It took several officers from Perhilitan’s Elephant Capture Unit to safely have the animal removed from the area and transferred to the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah, Pahang.
The baby elephant being transported into its new enclosure.(Facebook/perhilitanofficial)
The operation which apparently took the whole night had Perhilitan officers escorting the elephant into what appears to be a temporary holding container so it could be transported with ease.
The baby elephant now lives safely within an enclosure next to other elephants within the conservation centre where it is being rehabilitated before presumably returned to the wild.
[OPERASI MENYELAMAT SI CILIK]Pada 14 Julai 2020, Jabatan PERHILITAN negeri Johor telah berjaya menyelamatkan seekor anak gajah setelah menerima maklumat daripada orang awam berkenaan anak gajah yang berkeliaran di Batu 7, Jalan Kota Tinggi-Mersing, Johor. pic.twitter.com/zOr7cDm5eO— Jabatan PERHILITAN (@PERHILITAN) July 15, 2020

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This Stranger Things Art Mural In Kwai Chai Hong Is Fully Drawn By A Malaysian Artist

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In line with Netflix’s recent premiere of Stranger Things 4, two local artists have worked with Netflix to promote their newest season to Malaysians using their artistic talents.

READ MORE: “Stranger Things 4” Shakes Down KL Tower And Kwai Chai Hong
These local creators are street artist Amir Andhar and illustrator Lyn-Hui Ong.
Amir Andhar Works His Magic At Kwai Chai Hong With His Insta Worthy Mural
(Credit: Netflix Malaysia)
The Malaccan-born artist @andha.ras took one month to finish the amazing art mural on the walls beside the Kwai Chai Hong Entrance. It was developed in three stages to mimic the scenes from the fourth season. In free-flowing graffiti style and masterly use of contrasting colours, he started off the painting with the grandfather clock or Creel House clock and then spread out to the rift that grows bigger and bigger on the building.
The Creel House clock is a very important thing to note for season 4.(Credit: Netflix Malaysia, @mustbekhaer)
It was a surprise for him when Netflix Malaysia contacted him to collaborate on the Stranger Things franchise as he is a big fan of the sci-fi series. His favourite character in the series is Dacre Montgomery or Billy Hargrove, the stepbrother of the red-haired Max Mayfield.
(Credit: Netflix Malaysia)
After graduating from UiTM Alor Gajah in 2014, Andhar has been working as a full-time street artist creating large scale murals across the country, even for The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and also for the National Art Gallery of Malaysia.
Even on the weekdays, a lot of people are coming to KCH to take pictures with this aesthetic mural!(Credit: @mustbekhaer, @farahainakhalid)
You can see his works of art at Kwai Chai Hong (KCH) from now until 12 June from 9 am to 12 am daily. (The demogorgons also glow in the dark at night!)
Additionally, you can also take pictures with another Stranger Things art installation such as the red lights installed place where Vecna (the bad guy for season 4) lies in the corner inside KCH.
This is the bomb picture (left) you’ll get if you go into KCH, right after the bridge. The #BalikKeTerbalik (right) is also there at the middle of the mural. All of these effects are way better at night!(Credit: @nabilahshahidan)
Lyn-Hui Ong Creates These Cute #BalikKeTerbalik Instagram Stickers

Another local illustrator that worked with Netflix Malaysia is the Penang-born illustrator, Lyn-Hui Ong (@lyn_hui). She has worked with Netflix to produce illustrations various times before, especially for Stranger Things season 3. With the hashtag #BalikKeTerbalik on Instagram, you can see her adorable illustrations of Stranger Things characters with a theme of Eid or Raya. There are also other stickers that she did previously with a Stranger Things theme.
READ MORE: Penang girl selected to create promo art for Netflix’s Stranger Things – Season 3!
(Credit: Netflix Malaysia)
In 2019, Ong was actually the only Malaysian illustrator handpicked among 18 artists around the world as a part of Netflix’s #StrangerRewind project where artists were tasked to reimagine episodes from the first two seasons of Stranger Things and create their artwork with their own styles. Inspired by Episode 2 of season 2, Ong created the winning artwork called the Trick or Treat, Freak poster.
(Credit: Stranger Things / Facebook, Netflix Malaysia)
Growing up as a rebellious kid in a small town, Ong was constantly doodling textbooks and exam sheets, adding faces to inanimate objects. Now, she turned her rebellion and love for the arts into a professional career being a graphic designer, children’s book illustrator and co-founder of ForReal Studio. She has worked with international brands previously such as Netflix, Apple, Hinkler Books, Laurier, Acer and Beryl’s.

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Group Of Roadside Drunks Arrested In Perak But Not Before Providing Video Evidence

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A group of men were arrested for causing a ruckus near the Slim River Toll Plaza in Perak at 3 in the morning, but not before making complete fools of themselves on camera.

Reportedly, four men between the ages of 25 to 41 and believed to have been intoxicated, were detained by police for having a late-night party by a roadside and getting rowdy with the cops who were sent to ask them to leave.
Perak Criminal Investigations Department (CID) explained that a patrol car was dispatched to the scene after getting public complaints about a group of drunks blasting music from their car speakers there at 3.30 am on October 16, 2020.
As police instructed the group to disperse, it’s said that two men from the street party became aggressive and provoked the attending officers with one of them even recording the incident on video, that wouldn’t you know it, has gone viral on social media.

The one-minute-ish video depicts two individuals intimidating a uniformed police officer who had his pistol out of his holster.
In the clip, the officer is seen clenching his weapon while facing off with one of the suspects as the other shouts insults at him from behind the camera.
“Okay you shoot!” said the man in the footage before getting physical with the officer by unzipping his vest.
All the while, both men kept questioning the officer on why they needed to leave and barked that the officer had no authority there.
The video arguably had netizens outraged at the level of disrespect shown towards the public servant.

https://twitter.com/SeeknDestroy_tm/status/1317065730093764609

So does it mean that we have to be rude and disobey people of authority? Perhaps these people did not have good upbringing. As a teacher, it saddens me that these situation could be avoided with good, responsible parents!— Mohd Nooriman (@manoorimankar) October 16, 2020
Others were also concerned over the negatively fueled racial stereotypes and slurs being thrown into the comments section of the viral incident.
It saddens me to see so many keyboard warriors here are making this a racist issue. They made a huge mistake and they should be punished for what they have done but not for what race they are from. Grow up Malaysians.— ChubbydollChini (@KartChini) October 16, 2020
All four men were arrested and investigated under Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing the law which can land them a fine of up to RM10,000, jail time of not more than two years, or both.
Apparently, all of them also had previous drug-related offences.
No drinking in public?
Malaysia does not have any specific laws preventing people from being drunk or drinking alcohol out in public, however, there are bans and bylaws in place to more or less discouraging drunk and disorderly behaviour.
Provisions under the country’s Syariah law for instance – which varies from state to state – imposes a complete ban on Muslims consuming alcohol with various punishments in place for those who are caught doing so.
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Meanwhile in Selangor, the State Government had introduced bylaws which outlaws drinking alcohol at public parks and playgrounds with a fine of RM1,000 charged to offenders.
Read More: Selangor Bans Alcohol Consumption, Smoking At All Playgrounds And Recreational Parks
Additionally, the Federal Government has also implemented harsher punishment for driving under the influence (DUI) charges with extended jail time and heavier fines.
Read More: Drunk Drivers Will Now Face Harsher Penalties

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Scammers Use Cheap “Durian Buying App” To Cheat Customers, Police Warns

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Scammers are truly getting smarter and more sophisticated. It seems like they have created a durian-buying app called D4 Durian and unsuspecting customers will find that money has been withdrawn from their accounts upon entering payment details.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the Penang police warned the public from using the app due to the increase of online scams involving the pungent fruit.

The police said victims were drawn in by the cheap prices of items on social media platforms. Upon clicking in, customers would be directed to a link to download the D4 Durian app for payment.
The link will lead customers to a page that resembles an FPX Transaction page but the system will hang once the victim enters his username and password.
The victim will then get a message from the bank to say money has been transferred out of their account to a third-party account. The transferred amount is usually larger than the intended purchase.
Some people have fallen victims to this scam and have lodged reports with the police.

The police reminded the public not to download any apps that seemed dodgy and not to reveal their usernames and passwords to third parties.
This type of scam is not new and it has happened before to others in various fashions. Often, victims are asked to download a malicious app via an APK and then led to a fake payment page that’s crafted to look like the official payment page.
READ MORE: Online Cleaner Scam Cleans Out Victim’s Bank Account Warns Police
To be safe, only download apps that can be found in the Google Play Store or App Store.

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Kelantan “Rainbow Pigeon” Pet Trend Upsets Animal Lovers

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Malaysian animal lovers got upset over the trend of spray-painted “rainbow pigeons” that were bought and sold as pets in Kelantan.

The issue was brought to light by local veterinarian Salehatul Khuzaimah Mohamad Ali on social media, who conveyed her concerns that the methods used to create the novelty pets were a danger to the avian animals.
“Did you know? Any strong scents, in this case, the smell of spray paint is really strong wehhh, it’s dangerous to the birds!” wrote the veterinarian, commenting on news coverage about the trend.
Apparently, an entrepreneur in Kampung Kepulau was said to be selling the birds as a means to make ends meet, and the colourful birds were notably among his bestsellers.
“We might not know of the damage that happens (to the birds) internally. Maybe they don’t die immediately, but what about the internal damage that happens?” continued Salehatul in her post.
She says that the trend would not have become so popular if there wasn’t a demand from customers wanting such pets.
Salehatul further explains that she merely wants to educate the public and create awareness on the issue, not judge the people who were selling the animals.
“This post is meant to educate our society, this is wrong. Please do not support this kind of thing. But please, we are here not to judge this uncle. Let’s create awareness so that this kind of thing will not happen again.”

Salehatul’s concerns resonated with other animal lovers on the internet who were also bothered by the trend.
Commenters generally expressed their worries over the trend and saw it as a form of animal abuse.
I thought this ‘budaya’ has long died – i cant believe this medieval abuse is still going on. Animals are living things, if you think that they are as alive as you are, then think about whether you’d want to have those toxic paints on you too. https://t.co/Oq33ziyJhK— Azalea H. (@AzaleaDarcaena) January 31, 2022
This is wrong pakcik! Please stop it https://t.co/lqaKPO0W9n— Min Afandi🇲🇾™ (@minafandi) January 31, 2022
Others draw parallels to the trend with other colourful pet fads like artificially coloured fish and chicken chicks.
“Believe it or not, this is more common in fish keeping. Some people may have encountered it. These guys, the Parambassis ranga fish, are dipped in colouring. During our youth, it was easily available at fish stores, now it’s more uncommon.” wrote one commenter.
Percaya atau tidak, this is more common in fish keeping. Rasanya ada je yang pernah jumpa ni.These guys (Parambassis ranga) direndam dalam pewarna. Masa kecik senang jumpa dekat kedai ikan, more jarang now. pic.twitter.com/smshWwO4fP— Iskandar Danial 🐯 (@_I__D_) January 31, 2022
“Back then, these chickens were everywhere at the night market,” another commented.
kalau dulu, kat pasar malam besepah ayam pelangi mcm ni… pic.twitter.com/fN8kr8zuDr— Arie 🇲🇾 (@aioyen) January 31, 2022
Meanwhile, others stressed the importance of education and how it’s crucial for everyone to spread awareness on the issue.
This show how education is important in the first place. He might be not able to get proper education due to some reason, however we younger generation especially social media influencer can play some roles in spreading awareness about it. https://t.co/FcuGlFQlCC— Clinomaniac (@emong5251) January 31, 2022
It is not okay to spray birds with paint. It is okay not to know. It is not okay to publicize this angle. It is okay to stop now and raise awareness. https://t.co/w8EoaFJZqx— Saraya Mia (@sarayamia) January 31, 2022
The rainbow pigeon trend was crafted by a roadside bird seller in Kelantan as a means to attract customers.
It’s reported that the seller sprays the birds with car paint to make them appear in brighter colours.
The seller had explained that the paint he uses weren’t harming the birds because it only stays on temporarily and that he takes care not to put the animals in any danger – covering the bird’s eyes with tape as he sprays ’em.
Before spraying the paint, I will cover the bird’s eye area to make sure the sprayed paint only sticks to the desired part. The paint used is also not harmful because it is not permanent and only lasts five to six months or until new hair grows.via Sinar Harian

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DBKL Stops Issuing Liquor Licences Until Laws Are Amended

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will no longer issue new liquor licences effective immediately until laws involving drink driving have been revised.
This comes after Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa posted a Tweet urging local governments to do so the previous day.
In an announcement made by DBKL, the city also said they will carry out enforcement on premises that are selling liquor without a licence.
Recently there were calls made to review existing punishments after reports surfaced of fatal accidents involving drunk drivers.
NST reported that Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said amendments will be made to Act 333, which will see heavier penalties being imposed as well changes to what is considered acceptable levels of alcohol present in an individual’s blood, breath and urine.

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Hereâ€™s Whatâ€™s Still Allowed To Be Open During The Movement Control Order

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Although it seems like everything is closing since the government imposed a Movement Control Order, anything that is considered â€œessentialâ€ will still be open and operating as usual.Â
For those of us who donâ€™t know what is considered â€œessentialâ€, the Industrial Relations Act 1967 has defined and listed them all out in something called the â€œFirst Scheduleâ€.
Below is a list of all essential services as per listed in the said schedule. These services will still be open and accessible until the end of this “lockdown”.
Malaysian Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the Movement Restriction Order on 16 March 2020. (Credit: New Straits Times)
Banking servicesElectricity servicesFire servicesPort, dock, harbour, and airport services, including all cargo handling and transportation, pilotage and storing or bulking of commodities (basically anything to do with the transportation of imported and exported cargo)Postal servicesPrison servicesProduction, refining, storage, supply, and distribution of fuel and lubricants. (basically, anything to do with petrol)Public health servicesPublic waste management servicesRadio communication services, including broadcasting and television services (basically, TV and radio)Telegraph, telephone, and telecommunication services (basically, phone and internet)Transport services by land, water, or airWater servicesAny service provided by the following Departments of Government:
ChemistryCivil AviationCustoms and ExciseImmigrationMarineMeteorologyPrinting
15. Any service connected with, related to, or assist the maintenance and      functioning of the armed forces and the Royal Malaysian Police Force16. Businesses and industries connected to the defence and security of Malaysia17. Any department which is relied on for the safety of employees or of the establishment18. Industries that are essential to the economy of Malaysia
Pictures of Malaysians panic buying at grocery stores across Kuala Lumpur have been circulating WhatsApp. (Credit: WhatsApp)
In case you panicked at the fact that food suppliers weren’t on the First Schedule list, you don’t need to worry.
 In his announcement regarding the Movement Control Order, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin stated that supermarkets, public markets, grocery stores, and stores selling basic necessities are still allowed to operate.
Meanwhile, the National Security Council also clarified that restaurants and eateries (yes, that includes your neighbourhood mamak stall) are allowed to operate but only for takeaway food or through food delivery services.

Get more information about the Movement Control Order here.
We really hope this order will help contain the spread of the virus considering the fact that Malaysia is currently the worst COVID-19 hit country in all of Southeast Asia.
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[Watch] SPM Students Visit Beloved Teacher’s Grave Once Exams Were Over To Show Gratitude

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A group of students from SMK Seri Tasik in Cheras celebrated the end of their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations in a special way that has been lauded by many people.

Instead of throwing the usual parties, the group of students visited their teacher’s grave once their exams were over.
One of the students, Zeem (@azeemiskndr), posted a video of their trip to visit their beloved teacher on TikTok. The group sat around her grave and paid their respects.
We visited our teacher in her new home once we were done with our papers. Rest in peace, Cikgu Normala.Zeem wrote in the caption of the video.
The touching and heartwarming video garnered 153.2k likes.
  @azeemiskndr tiada cg tiada ilmu 🥰 semoga tenang di sana cikgu❤🤲 al-fatihah 🥰 #fyp ♬ original sound  – zeemmmm⚽
Zeem told World of Buzz that Cikgu Normala passed away on 25 February and that she was a kind-hearted person. She was a senior teacher who taught Science in the school.
Some of her students even visited her grave during the day of the burial. Her cause of death was not made known.
Netizens were touched to see the students’ love for their teacher and one of them said they felt goosebumps while watching the video.
They praised the students for their exemplary behaviour and wished them great success in life.
Netizens believe that Cikgu Normala must be happy to have good students like them.
Two relatives of Cikgu Normala were also deeply moved to see the students’ affection for their aunt and thanked everyone for praying and paying their respects.

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MH17: Three Found Guilty, One Acquitted

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It’s been eight years since Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH17 was brought down by a missile over Ukraine en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, killing everyone on board.

After a long wait for justice, Russians Igor Girkin and Sergei Dubinsky and Ukrainian Leonid Kharchenko were found guilty of downing the plane and murdering all 298 on board.
The conviction however was in absentia as Russia refused to extradite them.
Presiding judge of the Dutch court which delivered the guilty verdict Hendrik Steenhuis called for the highest possible prison sentence, AFP reported.
Another suspect Oleg Pulatov was acquitted as evidence was insufficient to show his involvement.
Prosecutors in the case had shown evidence that the BUK missile was Russian-supplied and came from the 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade from Kursk in Russia.
Meanwhile, Russia slammed the verdict as politically motivated.

#BREAKING Russia slams MH17 court ruling as politically motivated pic.twitter.com/0BWDEzm2XF— AFP News Agency (@AFP) November 17, 2022

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy took to Twitter to say that it was also important to hold the masterminds accountable.
“Important court decision in The Hague. First sentences for the perpetrators of #MH17 downing. Holding to account masterminds is crucial too, as the feeling of impunity leads to new crimes. We must dispel this illusion. Punishment for all RF’s atrocities then & now is inevitable.”

Important court decision in The Hague. First sentences for the perpetrators of #MH17 downing. Holding to account masterminds is crucial too, as the feeling of impunity leads to new crimes. We must dispel this illusion. Punishment for all RF's atrocities then & now is inevitable.— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 17, 2022

Flight MH17 was heading for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on July 17, 2014 when the missile exploded near the cockpit as the aircraft was over Ukraine.
There were 298 people on board, including flight crew and children. 43 were Malaysians, including all 15 crew members. The majority of the passengers were Dutch.

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Here’s An Update On Covid-19 Clusters In Sabah And Information On Travelling To The State

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Sabah is just two days away from the upcoming elections. As we get closer to the date, more and more Covid-19 cases seem to be popping up.

Yesterday, another Covid-19 cluster was discovered in Tawau, bringing the total number of active clusters in Sabah to eight. The latest one has been named the Udin cluster.
According to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the Udin cluster’s index patient is a 72-year-old woman who tested positive on 12 September during a routine screening for senior citizens at the Merotai health clinic.

https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya/status/1308720007715594242

Following that, contact tracing was carried out and two more Covid-19 cases were detected on Tuesday (22 September).Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via The Star
Dr Noor Hisham explained that the Ministry of Health is still investigating the course of transmission in this cluster.
Both positive cases found through contact tracing involve Filipinos. While both are asymptomatic, they have been admitted to the Tawau hospital for treatment.
Since then, a total of 128 people in this cluster have been screened. Out of the total, three tested positive, 71 individuals tested negative, and the remaining 54 individuals are still awaiting their test results.

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Yesterday (23 September), Malaysia recorded 147 new positive cases nationwide. Out of that total, 134 were reported to be from Sabah. From the 134 new Sabah cases, 105 were from the Benteng Lahad Datu cluster.
The total number of cases in the Benteng Lahad Datu cluster is now 729 individuals. Whereby, 414 are Malaysians, 202 are Filipinos, and 113 are Indonesians.
Meanwhile, eight new cases were reported in the Bangau-Bangau cluster in Semporna. This brings the total number of positive cases in this cluster to 15.
The Laut cluster in Semporna also recorded eight new cases, bringing the total number to 12, all are Filipinos.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via The Star
The Pulau cluster in Kunak recorded two new positive cases, bringing the total number of cases in this cluster to 37.

For Malaysians interested in travelling to and from Sabah, at the time of writing, there are no travel restrictions in place. Though, travellers will be required to fill in a mandatory health declaration form before entering the East Malaysian state.
If you were planning on climbing Mount Kinabalu, the park recently announced that they will be closing their doors for two weeks until 8 October 2020.
Meanwhile, those travelling from Sabah to other parts of Malaysia will not have to undergo a mandatory quarantine. Though you will have  to do a swab test upon arrival if you have any Covid-19 symptoms.
For more information on Covid-19 safety measures involving travel to and from Sabah, visit Sabah’s Tourism website.
For information on Covid-19 safety measures for other Malaysian states, Malaysia Airlines has an informative advisory on their website.

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Perlis Allows More People To Pray At Mosques Starting 5 June

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Starting 5 June, Perlis will allow more people to congregate and perform their prayers at the mosque for daily and Friday prayers.
For daily prayers, it will be will be restricted to only 12 people while up to 30 can join for Friday prayers, according to Perlis Islamic Religous and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs).
The agency said the decision was made after obtaining consent from Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.
MAIPs president Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail said individuals allowed to participate are determined by the mosque committee and added that qualifications should include not having any symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, sore throat and flu.
The prayers will be monitored by two police officers, according to the agency, and if the situation is under control, they too can join for prayers as well.
He also added those allowed to perform the prayers must adhere to preventive measures and any guidelines violations can result in the permission being withdrawn.

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AstraZeneca, Sinovac Booster Shots Given Conditional Approval By MOH

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The Health Ministry has given conditional approval for AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines booster shots for individuals aged 18 and above.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement that the booster dose for the AstraZeneca vaccine will be given after an interval of 6 months from the second dose while Sinovac booster doses will be given out after 3 to 6 months from the second dose.
The administration of booster doses of these two vaccine products to specific target groups will be detailed by the Covid-19 Booster Immunization Task Force (CITF-B) and will be notified from time to time. MOH would like to inform that the approval of this conditional registration requires information on the quality, safety, and effectiveness of the vaccine product to be monitored and evaluated based on the latest data from time to time. It is to ensure that the benefit over risk comparison of the vaccine remains positive.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah
He also said that the Drug Control Authority (PKBD) has granted conditional registration approval for AstraZeneca vaccines by SK Bioscience from South Korea.
The registration holder for this vaccine is AstraZeneca Sdn. Bhd. PKBD had previously granted conditional registration approval for the first manufacturer, AstraZeneca Nijmegen B.V., Netherlands while the second manufacturer was Siam Bioscience Co., Ltd., Thailand.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah

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RM48,000 Per Month For Special Envoy Staffers, Just The Staff, For Each Special Envoy, And There’s 3 Of Em

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Staff assigned to the offices of Special Envoys costs around RM48,000 in wage expenses, according to a written reply from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

It was a response to a query by Johor Baru MP Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir who wanted to know the overall cost including remuneration, allowances, office occupancy and staff for the Minister-level special envoys between 2020 and 2021.
Malay Mail reported that each Special Envoy is provided a total of five staff under the employment allocations in the Service Agreement:
a senior private secretaryspecial officerprivate secretaryoffice secretarydriver
Here’s the estimated brakedown of each officer:
Grade 54 senior private secretary = estimated maximum monthly salary – RM13,251, fixed allowance – RM2,000.Grade 52 special officer = estimated monthly salary – RM12,444, fixed allowance – RM1,600.Grade 41/44 private secretary = estimated monthly salary – RM10,406, fixed allowance of RM1,100Office secretary = estimated monthly salary – RM3,256, fixed allowance – RM810Driver = estimated monthly salary – RM2,939, fixed allowance – RM74
When it’s added up, it’s reported that wage expenditures amount to around RM48,551 per special envoy or RM145,653 for all three. Annually, this would cost in the ballpark of RM1.74 million.
Ismail Sabri also mentioned that all of the special envoy’s offices – Middle East, People’s Republic of China and East Asia, have an office at the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya without any cost.
Here’s the list of Special Envoys that we have now:
PAS President Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang – Special Envoy to the Middle EastProgressive Democratic Party President Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing – Special Envoy to ChinaSarawak United Peoples’ Party Deputy President Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem – Special Envoy to East Asia (Japan, South Korea and Taiwan)

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AirAsia Launches RM399 Unlimited Pass For Domestic Travel

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As domestic travel restrictions and interstate travel ban are lifted in the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period from 10th June, AirAsia unveils a RM399 Unlimited Pass for domestic travel.
The AirAsia Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia allows customers to redeem unlimited flights across 16 destinations within Malaysia from 25 June 2020 until 31 March 2021.
In a statement, AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said that this move is part of the low-cost carrier’s efforts to stimulate and revitalise Malaysia’s domestic tourism.
We are all in this together. Reviving the travel and tourism industry will need to be a collective effort, and we look forward to working together with all tourism stakeholders from hoteliers to travel agents to achieve this objective. By travelling domestically, we can all support the local communities and contribute to rebuilding our economy.Riad Asmat, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia.
Destinations covered by this pass include Alor Setar, Langkawi, Penang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu in Peninsular Malaysia. East Malaysia destinations include Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau and Labuan.
Flights covered under the AirAsia Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia.(Credit: AirAsia)
Offered to all Malaysia-based AirAsia BIG members, this domestic travel pass has a limited purchasing window from 10am on 11th June until 23.59pm on 13th June.
It will be available on the AirAsia website’s Deals page or under the Deals Tab on the AirAsia app.
However, customers should note that the AirAsia Unlimited Pass Cuti-Cuti Malaysia only covers the base fare and subject to the availability of seats and flights. Passengers would still need to pay for add-ons, additional taxes and fees, as well as airport charges.
Flight bookings must also be made 14 days prior to departure. After three no-shows for confirmed flights and bookings, the pass will be forfeited.
It should also be noted that the fine print states that “AirAsia reserves the right at its absolute discretion to vary, delete or add to any of the Terms and Conditions and/or withdraw the Pass, or substitute or replace the Pass with another product or program of equivalent value from time to time without any prior notice.”
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The new normal of flying
As with everything else during the pandemic, airline travel is also subject to health standard operating procedures (SOPs).
A new norm of safety measures in AirAsia flights include contactless procedures, only one piece of cabin baggage not exceeding 7 kg per passenger, mandatory face masks and arrival 3 hours before departure.
Riad Asmat also urges travellers to support the domestic tourism sector responsibly by practising high standards of personal hygiene.
For more information on how to purchase and plan your trip with the AirAsia Unlimited Pass, you can refer to a prepared guide (HERE).

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The Nostalgic Crash Bandicoot Game Is Now Available On Mobile For Free

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One of the most iconic video games EVER is now available on mobile in Malaysia
For many of us, Crash Bandicoot played a huge part in our childhood with its line of colorful platforming and racing games released on the original PlayStation (PS) console back in the 90sâ€™.
Any CTR fans out there?(Credit: KL Gadget Guy)
Heck, even the gameâ€™s remastered remakes for the PS4 proved to be a massive hit in 2017 with more than 10 million copies of the game sold worldwide.
Now the team over at King, the same guys behind Candy Crush, is bringing the insane world of this raggedy fox-wombat-thing onto your mobile screens with a classic “endless runner” themed game.
Take control of Crash, or any of the other zany characters as you run, slide, jump, spin, and HOOBDEGA! endlessly through multiple levels in the game to rake in that high score.
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And the game is seriously not half bad too.
Once you get used to the tapping and sliding controls, it’s a fun, simple game with an added nostalgia boost to kill the boredom during the lockdown and pass the time while you wait for that buka puasa meal.
(Credit: Crash Bandicoot Mobile)
The game is already available for downloads only on Google Play (tough luck iPhone users) and is first released here in Malaysia.

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Crash Bandicoot mobile game is released first for Malaysian Android users
Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy has sold over 10m units


Malaysians caught trying to smuggle 7,500 tobacco sachets disguised as karipap into Singapore

Two Malaysian men were caught at the Tuas Checkpoint on the
Singapore border last weekend for trying to smuggle in 7,500 sachets of chewing
tobacco into the country.
Their mule of choiceâ€¦
Wait for itâ€¦
Karipap!

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Yup, thatâ€™s right, these two master-smugglers were stopped in a van while trying to cross the border during a routine check by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
In a posting shared through the ICA official Facebook page, authorities noted that the 32-year-old driver and his 30-year-old sidekick were traveling with the packaged consignment which was officially declared as being nothing but tasty, edible curry puffs.
But surprise, surprise… upon checking, ICA officers found the truth to be nothing more than just some karipap inti angin…

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What they found was a buttock-load of chewing tobacco that was not-so neatly stacked underneath the already cooked pile of snacks.

And talk about a quite the haul… rows and rows of the contraband can be seen lining up the floor in an image that accompanied the posting.

In the posting, the ICA also quickly warns of other would-be attempts to outsmart the countryâ€™s border patrol.

â€œICA will continue to conduct security checks on passengers and vehicles to prevent smuggling attempts of undesirable persons, drugs, weapons, explosives or other contrabands.”
“The same methods of concealment used by smugglers may be used by terrorists to smuggle arms and explosives to carry out attacks in Singapore.â€
via Facebook

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But in hindsight, maybe the duo were simply on their way to kick off a habit instead…
In a piece of surprisingly related news, Singaporean mosques are now encouraging smokers to quit their dirty habit by getting them to trade in their cigarettes for, youâ€™ve guessed itâ€¦ more karipap!
The ‘Puff For A Puff’ initiative is an anti-smoking campaign aimed to educate the public on the cost of smoking on one’s health as well as oneâ€™s pockets.

(Picture Credit: Facebook)

In neighboring Singapore, the price for standard 20-pack cigarettes is about $14, or about 70 cents a stick. (Thatâ€™s around RM42 per pack and around RM2 per stickâ€¦)
So instead of simply burning away one’s paycheck on these killer death sticks, the program intends to help smokers rehabilitate by opting for a tasty, healthy treat instead.
The campaign which began late last June is said to run till mid-October and is joined by 22 different mosques on the island.

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If you are a smoker and happen to be in the country during this time, why not make a quick stop to puff away your addictions.


188 Areas In Hulu Selangor Face Water Supply Disruption

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Water supply disruption in Klang Valley is a never-ending problem.

188 areas in the Hulu Selangor district are experiencing water disruption from today to Thursday following asset improvement and maintenance works at the Sungai Rasa water treatment plant (LRA).
Head of Corporate Communications for Air Selangor, Elina Baseri, said the water disruption started at 9 am this morning (9 August).
The repair work is expected to be completed in all affected areas by 1:00 am this Thursday (11 August).
Therefore, users are advised to store enough water for the whole household and ensure all water storage containers are closed.
Air Selangor ingin memaklumkan bahawa kerja-kerja penambahbaikan dan penyenggaraan aset di Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Rasa telah dimulakan pada jam 9:00 pagi hari ini mengikut jadual seperti yang telah diumumkan pada 26 Julai 2022.#AirSelangor #0809SgRasa pic.twitter.com/8PvRPbIWzU— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) August 9, 2022
This asset’s improvement and maintenance work is expected to be completed by 9 pm today (9 August).
Water supply will begin to be distributed in stages to users after the water supply system is stabilized.Head of Corporate Communications for Air Selangor, Elina Baseri, on restoration of water supply.
She said Air Selangor had moved water tankers to the affected areas by prioritising critical premises such as hospitals, clinics, dialysis centres and funerals.
For commercial customers, treated water supplies can be purchased at Air Selangor customer service counters in Petaling and Gombak regions.
For this purpose, commercial customers can use their respective water tankers at two water filling stations in Batu Caves and Damai Utama, Puchong.
Air Selangor provides water from filling stations and tankers during disruptions. (Pix: Facebook)
Users can get information on scheduled water supply interruptions from time to time through Air Selangor’s official communication channel.
Users can also download and install Air Selangor’s official mobile application as another information and complaint channel.

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Surviving Water Disruption
There are various ways of storing water to cope with water disruption:
1. Prepare a large barrel
Need to prepare this big barrel which is very useful when there is no water.
2. A pot is fine
If you don’t have a big barrel, use a pot or any kitchen item that can hold water.
Baju pun dah siap basuh subuh tadi. Ada anak kecik ni mmg kena simpan air. Tambah ada org yg tgh period. 👇 Yang ni untuk basuh tangan. pic.twitter.com/Pfwim9ntSt— intan (@Lailatool_Sari) August 8, 2022
3. Big plastic
Use a large plastic. Even plastic waste can be used, fill it with water and tie it. Save as much mana as you like. Some also put large plastic in the basket.
4. Water dispenser for the sink
It is easy to wash anything like a water pipe.
5. Use disposable plates, cups and spoons
No need to waste water supply for washing, buy stock for 51 hours without water. You can also use plastic as a plate.
6. Mineral water for drinking
Buy mineral water to drink. Stored water is used for more essential needs only.
7. Prepare food stock
Cooking usually uses a lot of water. Make a stock side dish and keep it in the freezer during the period without water. When you want to eat, just heat it.

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8. Wet wipes
Use these for general cleaning instead of soap and water.

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This Kedahan Man Creates Comic & Anime Batik To Make All Our Weeb Dreams Come True

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Amir Fadhli Fadzil, 31 has been making batik for a while now but what makes him stand out from other makers is that his artworks feature anime and cartoon characters.

Batik is a traditional way to make garments by using wax and dye which is applied to a cloth and often associated with the East Coast which are still making it to this day.
We got in touch with the man and went to his workshop to understand more about the batik-making process and how he got the idea to make anime-styled batik.
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Humble beginnings
Amir said his journey into batik began around 2007 when he enrolled in a batik-making course offered by the Institut Kraf Negara until receiving his diploma in 2011.
After earning his certificate, he worked in the industry for 2 years before finding himself making cartoons for Ujang.
He said his time at IKN proved to be a valuable one as he learned from some of the best in the batik business.
The trainers that we have here is as good as those who are at the East Coast because most of them are from there and they have countless years of experience on their shoulders. So you learn from the best.Amir Fadhli Fadzil
Picture Credit: Amir Fadhli Fadzil
Living the cartoonist life
Even years after he has left the company, Amir is thankful for the things that he has learnt there which proved to be valuable when he went into making batik full time.
At Ujang, there was always the incredible attention given to detail from the background to the characters, and often if we didn’t produce our best work, it would be torn right in front of us and we have to work on it again.Amir Fadhli Fadzil
It was from this sort of environment which gave Amir the eye to make detailed works of art on batik.
His first comic book-style batikPicture Credit: Amir Fadhli Fadzil
How he got into anime batik
Amir said the idea for the anime batik started off when he thought of putting cartoons on batik instead of traditional patterns as it hasn’t been done before previously.
He said it was originally intended as a side project before dedicating full time on the endeavour.
He has always been a fan of Japanese manga, citing Akira Toriyama, the man behind the iconic Dragon Ball series as one of his influences and also local artists Lengkuas, and Aie, who were cartoonists for Ujang.
Picture Credit: Amir Fadhli Fadzil
If it’s not broke, don’t fix it
When asked about the advancements in the batik-making process, Amir said the way to make it has always been similar to how it was done generations ago.
Batik makers now still use the same type of paint which is mixed with two types of wax before it is added on the cloth.
If you use different types of paints such as water colour on the cloth, it was just fall right off. Even the cloth itself is made out of a special material, and it’s pretty expensive even compared to the stuff they sell at Jakel.Amir Fadhli Fadzil

Making the craft, work
What makes a batik special and can be regarded as a work of art is mainly due to its bespoke nature as Amir said that the mixture of the colours make it one a kind.
Even if you want to make the same colour, it would never come out the same if you make one now and you make one later. So that makes it special. Amir Fadhli Fadzil
He said his customers appreciate and understand the work that has been put into the batik, and would often treat it as an artwork.
It would usually take him around a week to finish the batik and prices would depend on the size of the illustration and its complexity.
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Advice for the youth
Amir said regardless of the field that anybody is interested in, they should first try it first, then they would know what is the outcome.
It’s like if you have a car and you want to go somewhere but you don’t start the car, how are you supposed to arrive at your destination. If you have any ideas or things that you want to work on that you put in the back burner, you should always try it.Amir Fadhli Fadzil
Picture Credit: TRP
If you’re interested to know more about his anime and comic-themed batik, head on to his Instagram account here.
He even has a YouTube channel if you want to watch him in action.

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Imam Of Iconic Shah Alam Mosque Tests Positive For Covid-19, Advises Muslims To Be Vigilant With The Coronavirus

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Imam of the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, Abdul Karim Omar, was confirmed positive for Covid-19 and is currently receiving treatment at the Sungai Buloh Hospital.
According to him, his family members who were also positive for the virus were treated at the Covid-19 Low Risk Quarantine and Treatment Center (PKRC) at the Malaysia Serdang Agricultural Expo Park (MAEPS).
In an Instagram live broadcast session, the imam said he underwent a screening test after a friend was confirmed with the infection.
He said that among the symptoms he experienced before being confirmed positive for Covid-19 was difficulty breathing in addition to a dry cough.
The imam also advised Muslims not to take the spread of the virus lightly and to always adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOP).
The news about his infection caught the attention of the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri who prayed for Abdul Karim to recover quickly from COVID-19, through a video uploaded via his Instagram.

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Health Ministry: More Economic Sectors To Open Since No Spike In New Cases After Hari Raya

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It’s been about two weeks since the Hari Raya celebrations in Malaysia and there has been no spike in Covid-19 new cases.
In lieu of this, the Ministry of Health is in agreement with Putrajaya’s decision to reopen more economic sectors in the country.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said during his daily Covid-19 briefing on 6 June that standard operating procedures (SOP) had been drawn up in preparation for the event that the Covid-19 situation in the country improved, and the Health Ministry is ready to roll them out.
If we can keep things under control after Hari Raya then it’s time to reopen other economic sectors like barbershops and so on.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham
He added that the Ministry will allow the haircutting industry to reopen on 10 June, and that the industry would be monitored closely for any rise in cases.
In mid-March, the country implemented a movement control order (MCO) in an effort to control and contain the Covid-19 infection rate across the country. The order included enhanced and conditional versions that were implemented in accordance with the number of cases in certain areas.
Barbed wire was set up around several locales across the country under the enhanced movement control orders to stop the public from moving freely around these places. (Credit: Malay Mail)
According to Dr Noor Hisham, these efforts have been effective in flattening the infection curve, with the currently active cases mostly involving foreign migrants detained at immigration depots.
Speaking of the cramped living conditions as the reason for the infection spread among foreign migrants in Malaysia, Dr Noor Hisham urged the public to continue wearing face masks whenever outside or in crowded places as advised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as an effective measure in reducing the rate of infections, together with social distancing and good hand hygiene.
All medical personnel will still be wearing face masks and the PPE (personal protective equipment) when they are on duty.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham
Meanwhile, he explained that the Health Ministry has asked the immigration department to send migrants who tested negative for Covid-19 back to their country. For migrants who tested positive, the ministry has isolated them to keep the spread of infection under control.
On 6 June, Malaysia added one more death to Covid-19  making the latest death toll 117 in total.

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Whose Fault Is It? Serdang Road Rage Incident Leaves Malaysians Divided

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A heated argument between two drivers recently caught the attention of netizens recently as a woman believed to be a doctor was seen screaming hateful comments to another driver in a road rage incident.

The heated exchange is believed to be sparked after she was honked at for making a u-turn at a traffic light junction.
The incident was posted by Twitter user @Fadzmin_ who first tweeted a dashcam video showing the sedan trying to make the turn in front of Hospital Serdang. In the video, it’s seen that the traffic light was green for him.
He told TRP that he was heading to MAEPS Serdang from Kajang.
In the post, he claimed that the perpetrator was a doctor and tagged the Communications and Multimedia Ministry and the Health Ministry, questioning the integrity of their staff.
@kkmm_gov @KKMPutrajay, does this reflect the behaviour of a doctor? The location is in Hospital Serdang. The way that she u-turn is hazardous to other road users and provoked excessively after that. Is it reasonable for a doctor to pray that others would be infected by Covid-19?@Fadzmin_ via Twitter
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Expletive-laden road rage
In a follow up tweet, @Fadzmin_ showed a clip of the altercation with the woman spewing vile comments and curses, including praying that he gets infected with Covid-19.
The screaming match happened when both vehicles stopped further down the road at another traffic light.
In the thread, he also mentioned that the woman shouted at him while flailing a stethoscope showing that she’s a doctor.
He later explained to TRP that the tweet was posted as a lesson to other road users to take responsibility for their actions.
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Whose fault is it?
Netizens were divided as to who was wrong in this issue with some blaming the municipality for not providing the parking space for cars to park, forcing drivers to park at the side of the road and block the flow of traffic.
Back to route cause. Salah Majlis Perbandaran tak sediakan parking di tmpt lapang > byk kereta parking tepi jalan > kereta brader ni tak muat jalan ke kiri > kebetulan ada kereta nk uturn > jalan sempit > almost berlanggar > sesi2 berlawan hon sape paling kuat & kata2 kesat 🤷🏻♀— ✨T A H ✨ 🇲🇾 (@twinnourla) February 2, 2021
Credit: Twitter/@Fadzmin_
Some also pointed out that the woman actually made an illegal u-turn as the traffic light only allows for vehicles to go straight.
Ni laluan ak balik keje putrajaya-serdang dlu. Brader tu betul. Its a green. Side doktor takleh buat uturn sbb hijau (tuk jalan terus) dan ad lagi satu side yg dlm vid ni org takkan perasan. Side kete nk kua dari hosp. Pun akan merah.— fdhlafrhn (@yayarlah) February 2, 2021
Others blamed @Fadzmin_ for not driving his vehicle properly and trying to make the incident viral.
So dekat 0:55 driver ni tak pandai drive juga ke? Apsal stay sampai dua lane, lagi satu, masa org tu uturn bukan muat je ke nak makan sikit jalan belah sana. Benda kecik je sebenarnya tapi dua dua baran. Penyudahnya semua benda nak viral. Dapat apa pun? Doa yg tak baik baik— Ana 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@ladyanaaaaaa) February 2, 2021
So, who is at fault here? Watch the video for yourself and decide:
Wow dah la uturn macam tu..pukimak kan orang 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/aqZ8cXLxQi— Fadzli Amin (@Fadzmin_) February 2, 2021

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9 tips to protect yourself during Haze season

In case you havenâ€™t heard, haze is BACK!

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While the Silent Hill type atmosphere leaves us breathless (literally), the noxious air is full of dangerous pollutants that are harmful to health.
Besides the usual wear-face-mask-and-stay-indoors precaution, we know many are asking â€œwhat else can we do?â€

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Donâ€™t worry, guys. Weâ€™ve scoured all corners of the internet with the help of Pak Cik Google (and authoritiesâ€™ websites) to prepare a list of 9 tips to protect yourself during haze season.
1. STAY INDOORS
Yes, itâ€™s obvious but we canâ€™t stress this enough. STAY
INDOORS.

Picture Credit: Know Your Meme

You should also keep your doors and windows closed to
prevent the harmful air from coming in.
2. If you have to be outside, WEAR 3-PLY NOSE & MOUTH MASK
The Health Director-General of Malaysia recommends that
those who head outside should wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth thatâ€™s
at least 3-ply.

 Original image viaÂ Sure Safety.com

So yeah, the surgical masks you keep sneaking away from
clinics arenâ€™t good enough because they canâ€™t filter out the haze particles
that can be as small as 2.5 microns. Thatâ€™s 30 times smaller than human
hair!

Original image via Health Guard Products

Itâ€™s best that you invest in a N95 mask as it can filter at least 95% of airborne particles, including the smaller harmful ones.
3. Reduce physical activities outdoors
Yes, this may seem a bit strange. But during haze season, itâ€™s
recommended that you reduce physical activities that can cause increase
breathing and metabolic rate.

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These can cause increased susceptibility to haze health risks such as:

Coughing and itchy throat
Breathing difficulties & feeling of suffocation
Frequent sneezing & watery nose
Chest pain

However, you can still exercise indoors by going to the gym, playing futsal, squash, badminton and even Zumba-ing in your room!

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4. DO NOT SMOKE
Sorry smokers, but the eating ban isnâ€™t the only thing you
have to worry about.

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With the noxious air quality, smoking only exacerbate the
bad health effects, not only to yourself but to anyone in the surroundings.
Malaysiaâ€™s Ministry of Health (MOH) has concluded that there is a deterioratory effect between smoking and all major respiratory symptoms among adults for active smokers AND those involuntarily exposed to tobacco smoke during haze, such as:

Coughing
Phlegm
Wheezing
Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
Breathlessness among children
Poor asthma control amongst adults and children
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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5. Switch on the aircon
Okay, we know most Malaysians already do this because they
cannot tahan the heat outside.

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So yay, thereâ€™s an upside to using the aircon during haze as
it also filters the air.
BUT, make sure your aircon is serviced regularly ahâ€¦ You donâ€™t want to waste all that electricity (and harm your health) cooling up your house with busted air filters.

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6. DRINK MORE WATER
Remember, people: Hydration is KEY.
You need to guzzle AT LEAST 8 glasses of water a day
and keep on drinking even if you donâ€™t feel thirsty.

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This is to maintain optimal hydration levels to regulate body temperature. You should also take frequent showers to cool the body and avoid wearing thick, tight and dark clothing to help with the bodyâ€™s heat loss process.
Bad news for coffee lovers though, MOH says that you should reduce caffeine intake to prevent dehydration.

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7. Take more showers
As mentioned earlier, frequent showers help combat with the
heating effects of haze.
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It is also advised that you wash your face and exposed skin as frequently as possible to rid yourself of pollutants that can cause rashes and itching.
8. Eat right
To combat the toxins floating about in the air, you gotta arm your body with the best defence available: nutritious food.

Load up on fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, vitamins,
minerals and fibres.
9. Leave
Looking for an excuse to take that much-needed vacation?
Just pack up your bags and LEAVE.
Travel Late GIF from Travel GIFs

In all seriousness though, this is the best remedy to haze exposure. Itâ€™s important to take a breather from the toxic air thatâ€™s burdening the immune system.
Even if it is for a weekend, it will do you good (psst! Check out this weekend-getaway list we made for you earlier)
This move is especially beneficial for high-risk individuals such as:

Children
Senior citizens
Sufferers of:

Asthma
Bronchitis
Lung inflamation
Chronic lung disease
Heart disease
Allergies

Smokers
Those who work outside the office or home.

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There you have it, folks! TRP’s list of 9 tips to protect yourself during haze season.
We hope that you find our tips useful during the haze season. Feel free to share your own haze-care tips as well on our Facebook,Â TwitterÂ &Â Instagram!


Here’s How The Malaysian USB-Inventor Got In Trouble In Taiwan

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The Malaysian who created the world’s first pen drive, Datuk Pua Khein Seng, was sentenced to two years jail by a court in Taiwan.

According to Taiwan media Liberty Times, the famed inventor made false company reports and announcements under Article 171 of the Securities and Exchange Act.
Accordingly, courts say the chairman of a well-known memory chip maker had instructed his subordinates to falsify accounting transactions between 2009 and 2014.
Pua was also sentenced to a one year and 10 months jail term for the offence of making false entries in a civil servant’s report.
The Hsinchu District court meted out the sentence.
How it went corrupted
The case was first investigated in August 2016.
When the case was closed in August the following year, the public prosecutor’s office decided to suspend the prosecution and impose a penalty of NT$110 million (RM16.3 million).
They deemed that Pua had no previous convictions and did not make any illegal profits.
The case was sent to the upper level of the public prosecutor’s office for review, but they considered the investigation incomplete and requested further investigation.
The prosecutor’s office later concluded that Pua had violated the Securities and Exchange Act.
The investigation found that Pua – to use funds freely and reduce the financial cost of the company he set up – came up with the idea of transferring the funds to his Hong Kong subsidiary.
He then instructed his staff to arrange false transactions from 2009 to 2014, resulting in inaccurate accounting, bookkeeping and financial statements of his company.
In addition, Pua was sentenced to two years imprisonment for the offence of misrepresenting declaration and announcement under Article 171(1)(1) of the Securities and Exchange Act.
Pua said in a statement yesterday that he had not yet received the verdict and has yet to find out the reasons for the jail sentence and the fine imposed on him.
He added that his company would continue to operate as usual and not be affected by the verdict.
A simple Malaysian from Klang
Pua is from Sekinchan, Selangor and was born in 1974. He came from a modest family and attended Pin Hwa High School, Klang. He went to Taiwan at the age of 19 to study at the Chiao Tung National University.
He covered his tuition fees by doing part-time work throughout his three years studying at Chiao Tung.
But he earned a meagre NTD 80 (RM8) per hour, and almost couldn’t pursue a master’s degree for lack of money.
Thankfully, his perseverance paid off. His teachers at Chiao Tong University also recognised his talent.
After earning a master’s degree, he taken in by one of the professors to work as a memory controller researcher.
Soon after, he left the company over office politics and internal shortcomings.
Pua (middle) receiving a recognition from former minister and Gerakan president Datuk Seri Dr Mah Siew Keong (left).
Formatting his own company
His skills and determination continue to gain attention, and he was offered a lead role in another company.
At the time, shareholders were sceptical of the start-up and refused to provide the financial support he and his partners needed.
Not giving up, Pua and his friends raised NTD 6 million (RM893,000) from their relatives, friends and personal savings. As a result of their efforts, Phison Electronics was founded by him and four others in November 2000.  He was 27. The company became famous after producing a 5-in-1 card reader.
In 2002, their renowned pendrive invention debuted.
This simple data stick changed the world forever. Previous data storage devices (such as disks) were impractical due to limited storage capacity.
Although USB storage devices have been researched and manufactured in Israel and the United States, he came up with the first single chip USB flash memory storage device.
Phison left a deep impression in the industry and attracted investments from giants such as Toshiba and M-systems.
Pua is currently chairman at Phison. He also owns several other companies.
To this day, Phison continues to provide the latest storage solutions, including embedded NAND flash memories for cars.

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4-Year-Old Child Invites Friend To Imitate Sexual Act After Watching Porn Video on Mother’s Phone

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Parents have long been concerned about children seeing sexual content online – indeed it ranks as one of their top concerns.

Exposure to pornography at a young age has a detrimental effect on the mental health of the child involved.
Not to mention other negative things that the child will experience.
According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) report, among the risk is children will imitate what they saw.
Furthermore, children ages 4 to 12 have a developing brain, so they are more likely to imitate it.
Inevitable Exposure
Despite the best efforts of parents, it is inevitable that a child will stumble upon pornography eventually if not done so already.
But what is going around now is much worse with children getting exposed to online pornography at a younger age.
A case in point is the sharing of parenting writer Adlil Rajiah on Facebook recently.
In the post, a parent couple shared their worrying and shocking encounter with their 5-year-old son.
Accordingly, the child was invited by a 4-year-old kindergarten friend to do a ‘lick-lick’ action.
After investigation, it was found that the 4-year-old boy wanted to do the porn act after he was exposed to porn on his mother’s mobile phone.
At the same time, the traumatized parents also said that their children did not know that it was wrong.
The parents also regretted that the kindergarten had failed to monitor the children in its care.

A Hugely Difficult Subject To Raise
The parents’ fear and concern was echoed by netizens, with some pointing out that the problem is also affecting primary students.
Regardless if a child stumbled across it by accident or actively sought it out, exposure to porn will have startling effects on children.
As such, it’s important for parents and carers to understand how exposure to pornography, adult material and sexual content online affects a young person.

Netizens said parents must be committed to doing everything they can to prevent their children from seeing online pornography.
As online pornography is too easy to access, parents need to be prepared for the moment when this happens, both emotionally and practically.
It will not be easy for parents to talk to their children about online pornography, but they need to start protecting their children.

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M’sian Upcycles Gardenia Bread And Food Plastic Bags To Make An Umbrella

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Reusing scrap trash material is also known as upcycling, which has been enjoying a steady increase in popularity as the community becomes more aware of plastic waste and trash.

Recently, Malaysian TikToker Ken Cheng showed us how he reused the many types of plastic trash he has lying around at home to create a whole working umbrella, which garnered admiration both on and off the platform.
His umbrella uses bags from instant noodles, chocolates, chips, and more. A true foodie’s umbrella!(Credit: Ken Cheng/TikTok)
He used plenty of cleaned and flattened Gardenia bread bags, Twisties chips bags, Ramly freezer bags, and instant noodle packets, cut them into a square size, and taped them together.
Then, he patched the plastic over an old umbrella, ending up with a colourful umbrella made up of all our favourite Malaysian food packaging.

Once he is done, he shows off the final product, which can open and close smoothly just like a regular umbrella.
It can shelter you from the sun and rain too.Ken Cheng on TikTok
Netizens are in love
His upcycling project garnered plenty of love as people admired his creativity and workmanship.
Even a teacher commented that she was happy to have come across his video so she can explain the concept of the 5R’s– Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle– to her students.

You can watch the full video for Ken’s process here:
  @ovolokakaw Please lah kali ni masuk FYP ##upcycling ##sustainablefashion ##masukberanda ##fypシ ♬ STAY – The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber
But does it work?
Food bags such as the plastic bags used for bread and instant noodles are made of #4 low density polyethylene (LDPE). Those who recycle may know that these kinds of soft plastic bags are not commonly accepted as recyclable material in Malaysia, leading to a bit of a headache for the environmentally-conscious.
As such, many creative people have come up with solutions to reuse these soft disposable plastics in various ways.
There are plenty of tutorials online on how to reuse single-use plastics, such as this one for reusing coffee sachets woven into a bag.(Credit: Carousell)
However, while the plastic umbrella may work alright as shelter for rain, LDPE is not UV-resistant.
In fact, LDPE breaks down under the sun even faster than most plastics, and releases significant amounts of two greenhouse gases: methane and ethylene, when exposed to consistent sunlight.
As such, while single-use plastic is technically ‘reused’, it may end up having an unexpected effect on the environment as well.
Different plastics have different molecular structures and reactions to the environment like heat and UV exposure. This is why some plastics are hard and solid while others are soft and turn brittle after some time.
If you do want to reuse and recycle plastics, it is best to find out what kind of plastics is suitable for the (new) job you want it to do.

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OnePlus Nord: Malaysia Among Few Countries Getting Returning Flagship-Killer Phone

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OnePlus, the company which is known to make smartphones that punch way above their weight is back with another smartphone, the OnePlus Nord.

Just like the previous models, this 5G capable smartphone will be rocking beefy hardware that’s able to keep up with your daily demands and more.
It will come in two colours – Gray Onyx and Blue Marble.
Sandwiched between two glass panels is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chip with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
The Nord also sports a quad camera setup with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) at the back and twin cameras at front.
It will ship with Android 10 out of the box and but the company is yet to reveal the pricing or launch date here in Malaysia.
OnePlus has been known by enthusiasts as the company which makes “flagship-killer” phones, which rival the best phones of other big-name brands, but sells them at a fraction of the price.
         View this post on Instagram           Six cameras, smooth performance, and powered by a dragon. Oh, and 5G which also puts home broadband speeds to shame. The moment you’ve been waiting for. Finally, Nord has been officially launched in global. As you know Nord is on the way to Malaysia. Stay tuned for more. #OnePlusNord_MY #MYNewBeginnings A post shared by @ oneplus.nord.my on Jul 21, 2020 at 9:17am PDT

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