No More Toll Bars And Boom Gates By 2025 To Reduce Toll Plaza Traffic Congestion

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Traffic jam seems worse lately and the people getting stuck at tolls such as the RFID lanes do not help lessen the congestion.

In order to manage the increasing traffic problem, the Cabinet has agreed to create a multi-lane free flow (MLFF) toll collection system for highways in Malaysia.
According to Malay Mail, Works Minister Fadillah Yusof said this initiative will see toll bars and boom gates removed so vehicles don’t need to stop to pay tolls.
MLFF is a barrier-free toll system without toll booths and dedicated lanes. The system uses a gantry structure equipped with automated number plate recognition (ANPR) at specific locations.
Our goal is to achieve this by 2025. The next step is to negotiate with the concessionaires on this so that road users will have easier access to highways.Works Minister Fadillah Yusof
Traffic congestion at a toll plaza. Image: TRP File
In future plans, a command centre will be managed by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) and it’ll need to be integrated with all municipalities or cities.
MLFF is one of the initiatives under the Work Ministry’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Master Plan 2019-2023, which was developed to improve the safety of road users and drive the development of IPS applications in the country.
Another initiative under the master plan is the development of a vehicle weight scale (weigh-in-motion) to detect overloaded lorries that can cause congestion and road damage.
Free Malaysia Today reported that the ministry received an allocation of RM50 million and has installed scales on the road without the need for vehicles to enter the weighing centre.
The sensor automatically detects if a lorry is too heavy and legal action would be taken immediately against the vehicle owners or company.

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Here’s Malaysia’s Official Natural Disaster ‘Survival Pack’ Guide By MET

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The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami shook this part of the world directly affecting several countries like India, Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Malaysia, Myanmar, Seychelles, Somalia and Tanzania were also affected, displaying the great magnitude of impact it had on a global scale.
I remember feeling dizzy the morning it happened, unbeknownst that one of the deadliest natural disasters was about to happen.
Incidents like this will often take you by surprise, and a lot of it depends on where you are at the time disaster strikes.
With interstate travel now open (and international travel soon!), coastal destinations will probably be a top priority for holiday seekers looking for fun in the sun and sea.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has recently posted on their Twitter an infographic on what to pack to prepare you for an earthquake and tsunami threat.
(Credit: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia / Twitter)
For one household, they suggest one emergency bag that should contain the following.
We’ve added additional comments to further support their suggestions:
Important documents such as your identification cards, passport, and birth certificate. Certified copies of it will do too in case you need the original in hand.Extra clothes, shoes, and a blanket not only will it keep you warm and covered, but the fabric can also double up as first aid.First aid kit and important medicine especially if you’re diabetic or suffer from other comorbidities.Whistle because they are louder than the human voice and their sound carries much further than shouting if you need help.Canned food that will give you sustenance like tuna, sardines, beans, corn, etc… Preserved food works too.Drinking water because it’s the key to survival. You can survive around three weeks without food, but without adequate drinking water, you have about three days.Phone and power bank that’s fully charged. Don’t forget the charging cable that connects your phone to the power bank too!Hygiene kit with essentials like soap and sanitiser. Dental floss is good to have too and this urban survival site has listed 27 survival uses for floss.Portable battery-operated mini radio because before scrolling social feeds for news, the radio was (and still is) an important way to get your dose of information. Make sure to teach your kids how to use one!
The sudden post by the Malaysian MET did raise a few eyebrows with this netizen asking whether they were hinting.
Tengah kasi hint ke ni? Blink twice if yes— Syfq 🏴 (@pikyahan) October 15, 2021
While this netizen found it his duty to inform the public that context should have been provided with the post.
(Credit: afifizawawie / Twitter)

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[Watch] Customer Ditches Food Delivery Rider After Receiving RM100 Food Order

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Undoubtedly, the life of a food rider is not an easy one and is indeed full of everyday challenges.

For the sake of eking out a living, they have to send food to customers no matter if the weather is good or bad.
Many food delivery riders – often without medical benefits or health insurance – have been working extra hard since the Covid-19 outbreak began.
Due to the hectic nature of the work, many had been involved in road accidents, not least because of wet roads and potholes.
The list doesn’t end there.
Most of us would not know the risks that these unsung heroes face on a daily basis.
As it is, we only engage with food delivery riders when they show up at our doorsteps.
Recently, a FoodPanda rider was cheated of RM100 by a customer who disappeared after taking the food.
  @sokcantikkau #xyzbca #fypシ #foryou ♬ original sound – ꜰᴀᴛɪᴍᴀ ꕤ
 Fraudulent Free Food
In the video, the rider was sitting by the roadside in front of a factory.
It is understood that he had come to deliver the food to a customer who works there.
However, the customer – who is only identified as ‘Nadia’ – disappeared after taking food without paying.
Netizens were outraged by the irresponsible act.
They also urged FoodPanda to fine-tune its payment systems to better protect the delivery riders.
Some even offered to pay for the victim out of compassion.

At the same time, other food delivery riders said they had also been scammed in the same manner.

No doubt, there are a handful of incidents which gave the rider community a bad name.
  @zakirinofficial kawal marah kita. nanti jatuh darjat rider lain #grabfood #foodpanda ♬ original sound  – Zakirin
Nevertheless, it wouldn’t hurt to treat them with respect and dignity – you never know how much positivity you can spread.

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This Kopi-Inspired Ink Created By PJ Pen Enthusiast Really Smells Like Coffee!

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And, no, you can’t lick the ink. This is not the medieval century. Although it would be a great invention back then with the quill. You’re imagining an old guy writing on a parchment paper while licking the tip of his coffee flavoured quill huh?

However, the ink does smell like coffee! Kopi O Kaw, specifically. As that’s is literally what the ink is called. The Diamine Kopi O Kaw ink is created to honour the institution of the kopitiams (coffee shops in Malaysia and Singapore) and its most popular brew, the Kopi O Kaw. Now imagine chill kopitiams with green floral porcelain cups and the coffee itself. Then, take that scene and put it into a pen! Tada! Coffee ink pen!
The ink swatch for Kopi O Kaw.
Meet the creator behind this mind-blowing ink, Mr Lai Kim Hoong. What goes on in his mind and what made him think to invent an ink such as this? We spoke to him to find out more.
Being an owner of PenGallery (a shop that sells luxury pens) and an enthusiast of pens and inks, Mr Lai has long had a passion to bring the community of pen enthusiasts together and to create a product that has a taste of home, Malaysia.

While looking almost black in the bottle, when written, the ink lets out a brown hue on the paper. However, when it’s dried up, you can see some green sheen on the letters. The concept of it is similar to the dark brew of coffee and the actual colour of fresh coffee beans before they’re roasted. And if you really smell it, you can sense the subtle smell of freshly brewed Kopi O Kaw. Being a water-based, scented coffee ink for fountain pens, the ink is sold in an 80ml bottle for RM62.
It looks black but it’s indeed brown. And if you tilt the paper or show it under a light, it’ll give off the green hue.
The purpose behind the creation of this ink is that I made it almost black but it’s actually brown so that people can use it for official work. It’s actually the same concept with the Kopi O Kaw drink. It looks black but it’s actually brown. Mr Lai Kim Hoong, Owner of PenGallery & Creator of Diamine Kopi O Kaw shade of ink
Taking around one year to develop the ink with back and forth adjustments, Mr Lai collaborated with a British (Liverpool based) ink manufacturer called Diamine and gave them the concept that he had about the coffee ink.
The location of Mr Lai’s shop (left) and the collection of inks he sells (right).
As he’s already worked together with them on previous Malaysian inspired products, the international company turned his concept into a reality and produced a number of bottles that can only be bought at his online and physical store in SS 2, Petaling Jaya, called PenGallery. From various types of pens (affordable and luxurious ones) to around 1350 unique inks and a plentiful of books, he has them all there.
It feels really good. I love the darkness of the Kopi O Kaw ink as it can also pass as black. I can sign documents with it and it can also be an everyday carrying. He really knows how to do his business and he has the best prices for them.Nigel, Fountain Pen Enthusiast
This is his third invention for the Diamine ink shades. Previously, he worked with them on an ink called Jalur Gemilang  (blue with red sheen) and also Manggis (purple with green sheen). He loves working with Diamine as they are a forward-thinking company and this creation doesn’t only benefit him, it benefits them as well as other people can co-create their own shade of ink.
The ink swatches for his Malaysian collection of Diamine ink shades.
The Jalur Gemilang ink (the first creation) is blue in colour with a red sheen.
The Manggis ink (the second creation) has a purple colour with a green sheen.
Besides ink, Mr Lai also created a limited edition fountain pen called the Durian Musang King with a 21K gold nib. Look at that creativity! Thank god it’s not scented or flavoured, or else…
The Durian Musang King pen.
This hobby of his all started 26 years ago when he worked at Pelikan, a German high-quality stationery company.
From there, I developed the passion for fountain pens and their inks and started talking about it online with people who share the same passion as me. When they said that it’s hard to find a good fountain pen in their respective countries, I saw a need for this product and took that opportunity. And the rest is history. Mr Lai Kim Hoong, Owner of PenGallery & Creator of Diamine Kopi O Kaw shade of ink
For him, writing is as old as mankind and it’s still practised today. A lot of people miss out on writing as the digital age progresses. With fountain pens, you can have a lot of exciting colours to play with and also have a chance to create something worthwhile.
Most importantly, this passion has formed an incredible bond in the community among people of different backgrounds, all because of their love for fountain pens. Did you know that they have a fest in October called Inktober? It’s where a lot of fountain pen enthusiasts come together at Mr Lai’s store to exchange bottles of unfinished inks. And they also have a World Fountain Pen Day on the first Friday of November every year, where they get together and share their adoration for pens once again.
Mr Lai (owner,right) showing off his new Kopi O Kaw ink with Mr Nigel (fountain pen enthusiast,left), holding a  German-made fountain pen that he bought there.
Fountain pens are making a comeback in the midst of this digital age. Let’s not loose it. After all a pen is mightier than a sword.Mr Lai Kim Hoong, Owner of PenGallery & Creator of Diamine Kopi O Kaw shade of ink
All of his inks are available only from his store so if you’re wondering what the ink smells like, drop by his store or take a look at it here. [Warning: We know it’ll smell tempting but do not drink the ink!]

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Are you Left-Brained or Right-Brained? Twitterjaya (and us) find out (QUIZ)

Weâ€™ve all heard the questions, weâ€™ve all heard the theories and weâ€™ve all taken multiple tests just to figure out one simple thing..
Are you left-brained or right-brained?
But it seems like the fascination isn’t going away as Twitterjaya has been trying to brain their own brains with a new quiz today.

Ahhh… 90% ….I’m good at something useless. #LeftOrRightBrainTest pic.twitter.com/C5Qz6pKgBe
â€” Deenism_🥀 (@deenism95) July 26, 2019

On the website “A Real Me”, you can take a simple 3 minute quiz of 31 questions just to find out if youâ€™re a logical left-brainer or hippie right-brainer.

Picture Credit: A Real Me

Left-brain vs Right-brain
According to Medical News Today, the left-brain/right-brain belief proposes that everyone has a dominant side of their brain that determines their personality, thoughts, and behaviour.
Left-brained characteristics:

analytical
logical
detail- and fact-oriented
numerical
thinks in words

Created via Imgflip

Right-brained characteristics:

creative
free-thinking
able to see the big picture
intuitive
visualise more than thinks in words

Brain Buddies – Brain GIF from Brain GIFs

Is it true?
Sorry bro, research says NO.
A 2013 study scanning the brain activity of over 1,000 people showed that there did not seem to be a dominant side of the brain.
A person uses both hemispheres of their brain BUT the brain activity differs depending on the task theyâ€™re doing.

Picture Credit: Kapwing

The left-brained vs right-brained theory actually began when the media picked up on the Nobel Prize-winning â€œbrain separatingâ€ study by Roger W. Sperry.
Roger and his team of doctors were looking for a relief for epileptic patients and so, he cut their corpus callosum, the largest structure connecting their left and right hemispheres. While it worked to relief epileptic patients, Roger found that differences existed between the two sides of the brain.

So what do the left and right hemispheres do?
Scientifically-backed data points to the left hemisphere taking a lead role in speech while the right hemisphere recognises emotion.
Thanks Brain – Brain GIF from Brain GIFs

Now you know the truth, but itâ€™s still fun to take these kind of silly quizzes. We say go on and give it ago! (Try it HERE)
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Malaysians Are Not Online Shopping During Work Hours Anymore

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Just a few years ago, Malaysians would be happily browsing e-commerce apps and shopping throughout the day, but particularly at work.

However, recent reports show that Malaysians are no longer online shopping during the day: instead, they are checking-out their purchases after work.
Good news for employers
Previously, iPrice reported that in 2016/2017, most people were online shopping during the work day, at 11am-4pm. The peak time to make purchases was on Wednesday, usually at 12 noon.
Buy, buy, buy! On your lunch break.(Credit: Freepik)
However, in their 2021/2022 report, they noticed that activity on these e-commerce sites were no longer as active in the day. Nowadays, Malaysians are making their purchases in the evenings after work, especially during the 8pm-12am window, with peak activity on Sunday.
iPrice hypothesised that because online shopping shifted to mobile devices, consumers were no longer limited to the times when they had a computer in front of them at work. Instead, it is now all too easy to browse and make purchases during leisure time too, even during work commutes or right before bed.

Big money on big devices, small money on small devices
Interestingly, iPrice’s report also showed a clear difference in spending behaviour when it comes to purchasing items on mobile and on desktop.
Everyone has made the jump to buy, buy, buy on their phones now.(Credit: Freepik)
Online purchases made on desktops tended to be fewer in volume, but were often higher-ticket items. By comparison, online purchases made on mobile were high in volume, but mostly cheap and inexpensive goods.
This is likley because higher-ticket items require more research and comparisons, which is easier to do on a desktop.
Some people shop on phone and desktop at the same time.(Credit: Freepik)
Regardless of what kind of shopper you are, one thing is for sure: employers will be pretty glad to hear that their employees aren’t being paid to shop online!

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Bank Loan Moratorium Won’t Be Extended. Ends Sept 30

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The six-month loan deferment or moratorium period, set to end on September 30, 2020, will not be extended. Instead, banks will provide targeted assistance to borrowers to reschedule and restructure (R&R) financial loans.
Reportedly, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) recently held a virtual meeting with financial analysts going over the procedures of the R&R scheme.
Apparently, banks were told that loans subjected to the R&R program would no longer be classified as “impaired loans” or loans that a bank would normally assume can’t be repaid by the borrower.
This is to allow borrowers faced with financial constraints and cash flow problems during the Covid-19 crisis to personally consult their banks on restructuring their loan commitments according to their current financial situation.
The loan moratorium period was announced by BNM to allow individuals and small businesses (SMEs) to essentially delay financing repayments from April to September, with no compounding interest.
Following the pandemic, it was reported that between 80% to 90% of Malaysian borrowers had opted-in for the Covid-19 loan repayment moratorium program, mirrored by the country’s rising unemployment rate which jumped to over 5% as millions of Malaysians lost their jobs.
Previously, the Malaysian Finance Ministry had explained that it had no power to make banks extend the moratorium period, despite appeals from the public and relevant stakeholders.

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Upcoming TV Series And Movies To Watch In The Next Few Months

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The month of May brings back some of your favourite shows and also new ones. Here’s a list of upcoming shows and films to keep an eye out for.

TV series
American Born Chinese [24 May]

The teen action comedy show is an adaptation of a graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. It tells the story of Jin Wang, a high schooler, who gets embroiled in a battle between gods of Chinese mythology, after meeting Wei-Chen, a new Taiwanese exchange student.
The series stars Michelle Yeoh as Guanyin, Ben Wang as Jin Wang, Jim Liu as Wei-Chen, Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong, Chin Han as Simon Wang, and Ke Huy Quan as Freddy Wong.
American Born Chinese will stream on Disney Plus Hotstar starting 24 May.
READ MORE: ‘American Born Chinese’ Starts Slow But Will Grow On You [Review]
Nancy Drew Season 4 [31 May]

Nancy Drew Season 4 will be its final season. In the previous season, the Drew Crew had been put through a wringer with supernatural forces. Their latest is no different. Nancy’s new investigation involved missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery. She believes the bodies could have been risen, instead of stolen, to exact vengeance on the townspeople.
Astro has shown previous Nancy Drew seasons on the Foxlife channels, so it should remain the same. Fingers crossed.
And Just Like That Season 2 [22 June]

The Sex and the City sequel follows the titular characters – Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York Goldenblatt – as they navigate their lives in their 50s. After losing the love of her life, Carrie is putting herself out there again; gaining new friends and maybe a new love.
And Just Like That will be showing on HBO Go with two episodes on 22 June and the following nine episodes to premiere weekly on Thursdays.
Archer Season 14 [30 August]

Archer Season 14 will be the show’s final season. Archer and the Agency will try to find their own way with Lana leading the crew. Lana’s goal is to make money while making the world a better place, but she quickly finds that running a spy agency is not as cut and dry.
Archer will be streaming on Hulu.
Uncanny Counter Season 2 [July 2023]

In season 2, the demon hunters, known as “counters,” have now become stronger and acquired new powers after a new member joins them. So-Mun and the other counters will be facing new powerful demons played by Kang Ki-young (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and Kim Hieora (The Glory).
The Uncanny Counter season 2 will be shown on Netflix.
Movies
Avatar: The Way of Water [7 June]

James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water finally drops on Disney Plus Hotstar on 7 June. The debut includes bonus content featuring filmmakers, cast and crew. Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, the story follows the Sully family as they face a new human threat on Pandora. Their tale of survival brings them to the seascapes of Pandora and the seafaring Na’vi race.
READ MORE: Avatar: The Way Of Water Is A Visual Spectacle That Makes One Reflect On Some Things [Review]
Extraction 2 [16 June]

Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake, an Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission. This time, he has to rescue the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.
The film stars Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Olga Kurylenko, Daniel Bernhardt, and Tination Dalakishvili.
Extraction 2 will premiere on Netflix on 16 June.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny [29 June]

Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist, Indiana Jones, in the film franchise’s final instalment. Jones is on a race against time again when he had to retrieve a legendary timepiece known as the Dial of Destiny that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter Helena Shaw, he soon faces his old nemesis, Jurgen Voller, a former Nazi who now works for NASA.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be showing in cinemas on 29 June.
Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One [12 July]

Tom Cruise returns as IMF agent Ethan Hunt on another dangerous mission with his team to track down a terrifying weapon that threatens the world. The threat of a powerful nemesis named Gabriel will force Hunt to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission, even the lives of his loved ones.
Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 will premiere in cinemas on 12 July 2023 with Part 2 scheduled to release on 28 June 2024.
Haunted Mansion [27 July]

Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, this tale is about a woman and her son who enlist a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to rid their home of supernatural squatters.
The film stars LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon and Dan Levy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto as The Hatbox Ghost.
Haunted Mansion will be shown in cinemas near you on 27 July.

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No Need For Face Mask, Says Physicians, With SOP Expected To Ease Soon

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As Covid-19 infection shows a declining trend and the rate of immunization increases, wearing face masks might no longer be mandatory.

The country’s transition to the endemic phase and the value of the infectious rate (R-naught or RO) of Covid-19 of below 1 (0.81 for the whole country) has reduced the risk of infection and makes the use of face masks no longer relevant.
Public health physician Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar was quoted by Mingguan Malaysia as saying that the use of face masks should be relaxed, taking into account the relevant aspects.
He said there is no need to wear face masks in public places and open areas such as shopping malls, markets and outside the classroom.
Even if it needs to be worn, it may be in a closed place that involves many people and does not have a good ventilation system, especially in the synagogue and in the classroom.Public health physician Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar on the easing of rules for face coverings and masks.
Earlier, there were rumours that the government would relax the SOP on face masks as the country is now heading towards an endemic transition phase.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that the latest standard operating procedures (SOP) for face masks would be announced next week.
READ MORE: SIRIM Law For Face Masks Postponed To 2023 & No You Won’t Get Saman If You Wear One Without It
SIARAN MEDIAPenafian Sebaran Mesej Mendakwa Tiada Saman Akan Dikeluarkan Terhadap Kesalahan Tidak Memakai Pelitup Muka. pic.twitter.com/nyhTmoVaqT— Polis Diraja M’sia (@PDRMsia) April 21, 2022
Meanwhile, the president of the Association of Islamic Doctors Malaysia (Perdim), Dr Boi Saidi Abd Razak said the government should relax the use of face masks as the level of Covid-19 infection is no longer as bad as before.
He said that even if the level of infection is severe, it only involves category 1 and 2 cases.
The percentage of infection levels for categories 4 and 5 is also seen to decrease.
The government should make it compulsory to wear face masks only to sick people because not all people can afford to buy a lot of face masks for daily use.Perdim president Dr Boi Saidi Abd Razak on the easing of face mask rules as a major step forward.
Police arrest Canadian man for refusing to wear face mask at Ampang mall | Malaysia | Malay Mail https://t.co/JNzOPYYpNp. High time to teach white Man that our Law also applies to him when he visits Malaysia! Few days in Prison will be a good lesson for him!— Al Rashid (@RashidA24924294) April 20, 2022
Concerns Associated With Face Mask Easing
A different view was expressed by the Community Health Specialist of the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Prof. Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh.
She said the direct repeal of the rule on wearing face masks is wrong.
Sharifah pointed out that determining open and closed areas could be hard to ascertain as the community can now go about freely.
For example, when people visit KLCC, they have to bring a face mask because it has an indoor and outdoor area.
So, which party wants to monitor and maintain community discipline in this situation?UKM Prof. Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh on shedding outdoor mask mandate.
Commenting further on the issue, she said the government should observe two important things before relaxing the use of face masks, especially in the decline of cases and the value of R-naught.
She said the government needs to ensure that the decline in Covid-19 cases is always on a downward trend.
Despite declining cases, it is vital to ensure a drop in categories 3, 4 and 5 cases and the death rate.
The R-naught value must be kept stable during this endemic transition phase and after the festival.
If the government relaxes instructions such as not wearing face masks and scanning MySejahtera too early, Covid-19 cases will likely increase dramatically due to uncontrollability.UKM Prof. Dr. Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh on the risks of easing face mask guidelines.

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What’s The History Behind Halloween And Why Is It Celebrated In October?

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Halloween is a fun event that is celebrated every October 31 by people around the world. It’s a festive day filled with spooky costumes, parties, candies, pumpkins and Starbucks merch. With so many activities packed in one day, have you ever wondered how did this celebration come to be?

As it is with history, there are many theories regarding the origin of Halloween. The earliest celebration of Halloween is largely believed to have originated from the Celtic harvest festival, dating back nearly 2,000 years ago, known as Samhain.
Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvesting period, and the start of a cold winter. Back then, winter was a frightening time because many people, especially the poor, would starve and possibly die of hunger. Thus, Samhain is also associated with death.
According to Celtic beliefs, it’s also a day when the boundary between the worlds of the living and dead are thinned, making it a perfect time for ghosts to play. This belief pretty much contributed to the spooky and haunted connotations of the Halloween celebration in current times.
Many believe that the Celts put on scary costumes made out of animal hides to scare away any roaming spirits on Earth. Hungry children living in the brutal winter months will beg for food and money, which evolved into the trick-or-treating activity practiced in other parts of the world today.
Trick-or-treating in costumes. Image by Charles Parker/ Pexels
The second theory believes that Halloween comes from the Christian holy day known as All Hallows’ Eve.
All Hallows’ Eve (31 October) is a celebration in the evening before All Hallows’ Day or All Saints’ Day (1 November). Both of these days pay homage to saints.
Originally, All Hallows’ Eve fell on 13 May. However, Pope Boniface IV made the call to change the date to the current November 1 date.
It’s widely believed that the date change is the church’s attempt to replace the pagan Celtic festival, Samhain.
The Halloween we know today
Halloween might have begun as a religious holiday back in those times but it’s a completely secular one today. [According to the Oxford Dictionary, secular means not connected with religious or spiritual matters.]

The Halloween we celebrate these days has dropped most, if not all, of its religious and superstitious roots.
It’s treated as another fun, community-based event for all to enjoy which happens to take place before Diwali and Christmas in Malaysia. The more fun events, the better!
Halloween is also a great time for people of all ages to dress up in their wackiest outfit and get away with it. The costume selections can range from spooky ( the usual zombies, witches etc) to downright hilarious ones (a giant receipt, avocado belly, Gru’s minions).
While Malaysians don’t really go door-to-door for trick-or-treating, we’re pretty creative when it comes to food and home decorations.
We transform ordinary snacks such as donuts, cakes or kuihs into ‘spooky’ yet cute creations. The creative ones will take opportunity to decorate their homes with store bought or DIY Halloween decor on this day too.
‘Scary’ donuts. Image by Daisy Anderson/ Pexels
Regardless of the day’s origins, Halloween is the one day in the year when everyone will pray to whoever they believe in especially if they’re in modern haunted attraction. Even the atheists must believe in something, right?

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Report Fake News And Hate Speech To Us, Says MCMC

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In light of the number of hate speech and content online, especially when it involves race and religion, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released a statement.

MCMC interim chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din urged the public to respect the results of the 15th general election (GE15) and the appointment of Malaysia’s 10th prime minister by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
He added that MCMC will continue to keep an eye out for anyone disseminating fake news and statements, especially content relating to the 3Rs (Royalty, Religion, and Race).
Under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, anyone found guilty of sharing fake news and news that is threatening in nature can face fines of RM50,000 or one-year imprisonment or both.
If you’ve come across such content, MCMC said to report to them at Aduan SKMM or the Sebenarnya website.

On Monday (21 November), there has been an increase in online content of a racial nature which prompted the police to issue a statement.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani warned the public not to create and upload provocative content that could lead to civil unrest.
READ MORE: Alarming Rise In Number Of Inaccurate TikTok Videos On 13 May
In a statement dated 24 November, MCMC also warned the public not to re-upload content that has been taken down or from removed accounts.

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Dependence on government aid reason why Bumiputera entrepreneurs are failing

The overdependence on government handouts is the reason why Bumiputera entrepreneurs are failing said the Malaysian Entrepreneur Development Ministry.

(Image Credit: MEME)

The ministryâ€™s Deputy Minister, Dr. Hatta Ramli was reported as saying that the lack of self-awareness and the inability of some Malay and Bumiputera entrepreneurs to strike out on their own are the reason why they are getting left behind in the field of business.
According to Hatta Ramli, most Bumiputera entrepreneurs simply lack the initiative to succeed and are afraid to venture out to seek new opportunities.

(Image Credit: Medium)

The minister also mentioned that insufficient knowledge on entrepreneurship and the absence of appropriate support systems such as access to loans and financial funding also attribute to the downfall of Bumi business owners.

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â€œThere is a lack of encouragement and less interest among the Bumiputeras to explore the opportunities in entrepreneurship.”
“A lot of them depend on the government, while the success of entrepreneurs should be based on their own initiatives.â€
said Hatta Ramli via Free Malaysia Today
Based on recent numbers pulled by the ministry, only 40% of companies registered under the Commission of Malaysia were owned by Bumiputeras.
In order to address this matter, Hatta Ramli said that proactive measures must be taken to ensure the continuation and growth of the Bumiputera group in the realm of business.

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â€œThis includes cultivating the interest in the subject in schools and universities, promoting entrepreneurship as a valid career choice.â€
said Hatta Ramli via Berita Harian


2 Malaysian Women Made It Into Forbes 50 Over 50 Asia 2022 List

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Forbes has published the 50 Over 50 Asia list on 11 January 2022 to celebrate the achievements of Asian women in leading the way in their respective industries throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Among the admirable women who made the list are two Malaysian women. They are Tan Sri Dato’ Michelle Yeoh and Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman.
Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba (57 years old)
Image: Malay Mail
She’s an infectious disease expert specializing in HIV/AIDS. Previously, she was the Dean of the Medical Faculty of Universiti Malaya and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Yale University, USA.
Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman also set up Malaysia’s Center of Excellence for Research in AIDS and is currently the chair of the Malaysia AIDS Foundation.
In 2020, she was elected as the first Asian president of the International AIDS Society.
In 2021, she was appointed as a member of the WHO’s Science Council, a group that advises on scientific and technological advances impacting public health on a global scale.
Tan Sri Dato’ Michelle Yeoh (59 years old)
Image: Malay Mail
While Tan Sri Dato’ Michelle Yeoh is famously known for her role as an actress, she is a trained ballet dancer and was formerly Miss Malaysia 1983.
She further gained popularity when she starred in Hong Kong action movies in the ’90s and was known for performing her own stunts.
Some of her more critically acclaimed works include being a Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000).
Her recent works include playing the fearsome matriarch Eleanor Young in Crazy Rich Asians (2018) and her appearance in Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021).
Her upcoming project is co-producing a television series based on the 1MDB scandal.
Looking back at all of their achievements, both women have shown that everyone can achieve their dreams with hard work and tenacity.

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White people ruin nangka and Twitterjaya is angry

Recently, the well-known recipe channel Tasty decided to try their hand at introducing jackfruit to their audience.
Naturally, this caught the attention of Malaysians… but for the wrong reasons.

You know what it is, but do you know how to cut a jackfruit? pic.twitter.com/g7yg5zzyAL
â€” Tasty (@tasty) August 6, 2019

Malaysians watched in horror as the first half a minute teaches viewers to cut the nangka straight through.
BLASPHEMY.Picture credit: Tasty

should have probably consult any locals that knows how to cut exotic fruits before you guys starts spreading false ways to prepare the fruits.
â€” nazurah fauzi (@nazurahfauzi_) August 7, 2019

Should cut like this la pic.twitter.com/lteHKwKP47
â€” Nim Rahman-Velarde (@iknowwhatyou6i6) August 7, 2019

As an asian, I cringed.That is not how to cut a jackfruit.
â€” Sharon Pearl (@pearl_sharon) August 7, 2019

Tasty wasn’t alone in not knowing how to cut jackfruit properly, as Whole Foods was recently slammed for selling the fruit cut like watermelon.

Tasty then recommends a recipe using the jackfruit to make vegan pulled pork, which includes:– cooking it in vegetable stock for 45 minutes– baking it for 75 minutes– putting vegan bbq sauce on it– baking it for another 15 minutes– serving it on a bun with coleslaw

Picture credit: Tasty

Though some sources claim that jackfruit “tastes like pork”, it is most likely because the fruit is commonly used as a meat substitute due to its fibrous texture that started its association to pork meat.
(No, nangkadoes not actually taste like pork, guys.)
Naturally, Twitterjaya went on a rampage.

SAPA AJAR KAU POTONG MACAM TU MAKSALEH BODOH? ASTAGA
â€” Hakeem anak orang asli tu (@farhan_hakeem) August 7, 2019

All asians right now pic.twitter.com/GyjKLsEoLe
â€” MIRAnda Ker? (@puteri_amirah) August 7, 2019

reported for misinformation
â€” var rangerKarl = new Developer(ref midLevel) (@RangerKarl) August 7, 2019

Mak, panggil polis! Ada orang gila!!
â€” Noor Azam Sofian (@SofianAzam) August 7, 2019

Setop! GIF from Police GIFs

Most Twitter users chalked it up to another White People Thing.

the whites are at it again
â€” â€¢ (@mkhlazr) August 7, 2019

The audacity… pic.twitter.com/qC4WtKaswt
â€” Vaatu 😈 (@AlashIsz) August 7, 2019

First it’s rendang crispy now yall uneducated white cut the jackfruit like what, watermelon? Research la wee ayooo
â€” SUNFLOWER 🌻 (@syarafina1002) August 7, 2019

Twitter user Noe ended up creating a video of their own with the actual way of cutting, frying, and eating cempedak (and the same way of cutting applies to nangka as well).

no pic.twitter.com/j9UUjmAOY6
â€” Noe (@nsssnssnss) August 7, 2019

Although we commend the New York-based cooking channel for trying out exotic fruits, many wish they could have introduced the beloved Asian fruit in an authentic manner.

should have probably consult any locals that knows how to cut exotic fruits before you guys starts spreading false ways to prepare the fruits.
â€” nazurah fauzi (@nazurahfauzi_) August 7, 2019

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In an earlier version of this story we got nangka mixed up with cempedak. YES, WE KNOW. YES WE SEE THE IRONY. Very funny, haha. Boss sudah marah oredi. We apologise for the mistake.


Schoolkids in Sabah are smoking vape-like Ghost Smoke candy (Video)

Vaping is cool now. According to teens, anyway.
VAPE NATION GIF from Vapenation GIFs

But it seems like the trend has hopped onto a younger set of fans: Schoolkids.
There is a video that has been making rounds on social media showing three schoolkids in Kota Kinabalu â€œsmokingâ€ a candy.

Picture Credit: sang gupa/YouTube

In the video, an adult is heard asking the kids if thatâ€™s how youâ€™re supposed to eat the candy. She then asked them if itâ€™s tasty, to which they replied â€œyesâ€.

 Picture Credit: sang gupa/YouTube

The schoolkids also told her that they donâ€™t swallow the
candy, but let it dissolve in the mouth to release the â€œsmokeâ€.

The candy featured in the video is said to be â€˜Ghost Smoke’ –  a powdery substance sold in packets that calls itself â€œcool fruit powderâ€. Kids consume this candy by sucking the substance through a cigarette-like straw to produce â€œsmokeâ€ from their mouths.

Picture Credit: @GadisJolobu/Facebook

Naturally, the video sparked a wave of concern over the safety and ethics of such a candy being sold to schoolchildren. Many are concerned that this candy is a slippery slope towards vaping and smoking.
According to a Facebook post by a concerned user, the Ghost Smoke candy is sold for a mere RM1 or 50 cents and available on e-commerce sites.

Several branches of the authorities have come together to investigate
the matter.
The Star reports that crackdown on the sale of he Ghost Smoke candies have begun in Sabah with Sabah Health Department confiscating the candy under the Food Acts 1983 for labelling offences.
Police Trouble GIF from Police GIFs

Meanwhile, the Food Safety and Quality Division of the Health Ministryâ€™s has begun an investigation on the vape-like candy and Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Deputy Prime Minister has called for a ban on these candies.
Schools in Sabah are also on alert on the sale of the
vape-like candy and urged to monitor students.


Zahid Reiterates Call To Speed Up Anti-Hopping Law

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UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reiterated his call for the proposed anti-hopping bill to be expedited and gazetted into law while also calling for party-hoppers to be sacked from Cabinet posts.

Zahid, in his Facebook posting today, said that the public’s trust in political parties and elected representatives will continue to decline due to the ongoing defections of politicians.
“(Allowing politicians) to hop from one party to another will definitely disappoint the rakyat and make it look as if they are no means to control it and that elected representatives are free to do anything,” wrote the former deputy prime minister.
“Such actions will only cause the people’s confidence in their representatives and political parties to wane further. It is akin to toying with their votes,” added Zahid.

He was commenting on the announcement made by Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) supreme council member to leave the party and join Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM).
READ MORE: Zuraida Quits Bersatu For PBM, To Meet PM To Resign From Her Cabinet Post
Zahid urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also UMNO’s veep, to come down hard on defectors inside the Cabinet, adding that there are many other capable and loyal MPs to replace Zuraida.
“The prime minister must see this as a serious issue and no longer compromise with anyone that hops and then remains in the Cabinet.”
According to Zahid, letting such defections go unpunished only reflects the government’s commitment to introducing the anti-hopping law, which is slated to be tabled at an upcoming special Parliamentary sitting on 7 June.
READ MORE: Expect More Defectors To Rejoin UMNO Before The Next GE, Analysts Say
Zuraida has yet to apply to join PBM
Meanwhile, PBM senior vice-president Steven Choong said that the party has yet to receive the application to join the party from Zuraida.
According to The Vibes, the matter was confirmed by party secretary-general Nor Hizwan Ahmad.
“We can only consider her role when we receive her application to be a member. Everyone has to go through the same process.” Choong was quoted as saying.
Choong, who is also the Tebrau MP, however, welcomes Zuraida’s decision to join PBM, believing that it would further boost the party’s image.
Chong and Zuraida are both formerly from PKR.

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Ebit Lew Harassment Case: Victim Initially Avoided Lodging Police Report Because She Is A “Small Person” Compared To The Preacher

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The complainant against celebrity preacher Ebit Lew was originally reluctant to file a police report, the Tenom Magistrate’s Court heard yesterday.

She claimed she felt like she was a “little person” in comparison to the accused, who was perceived to be a “big person”.

The prosecution’s first witness, motivational speaker Mohd Fairuz Abu, stated that the victim, in this case, contacted him last July after he posted about the preacher being involved in a sexual harassment case.
Fairuz also claimed that the victim did not say who she was at first but when she found out that the Facebook post was about Lew, she decided to share screenshots of their WhatsApp conversations.
She also shared a pornographic picture that Lew had sent her.
When I mentioned about Ebit Lew, the complainant continued to share screenshots of Ebit Lew’s conversation with him, also sending pictures of the genitals sent by Ebit Lew via WhatsAppMohd Fairuz Abu
He answered this when answering Deputy Public Prosecutor Zahida Zakaria’s question in front of Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani.
Fairuz also told the court that he encouraged the victim to file a police report, stating that if she did not, many others would be harassed.
The victim eventually agreed after consulting with her husband.
Fairuz said that he was ordered to make a statement to the police in order to assist with investigations and that his phone was confiscated.
He also stated that he received dozens of messages through the messaging app WhatsApp from individuals who had been sexually harassed, including by the accused.
Ebit Lew, 37, is currently facing 11 accusations, including reportedly insulting the honor of a woman between March and June of last year by sending obscene photographs and messages to the victim’s phone number last year via WhatsApp.
He was charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum five-year jail term, a fine, or both for each charge.

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Malaysia To Face Extreme Temperatures In Next 30 Years

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What we’ve feared is here: Malaysia will face unprecedented climate shifts by 2050.
In just one generation, we may face changes in rainfall patterns, extreme drought and increased risk of flooding.
Our agricultural industry will struggle because there will be literally no other climate like this in the world.
The global climate crisis is changing every aspect of the world we know and live in. It’s inescapable, and not enough is being done about it.
To fully explain the global impact on the world, scientists put forth an analysis on how cities would be affected.
 This is how the world climate zones look like now. We are in the tropics (red bar).(Picture credit: Wikipedia Commons)
On average, they found that cities would shift towards the sub-tropics. Colder cities now will have warmer climate. Even Greenland would become more habitable as their ice melts and the weather turns warm.
For cities shifting into sub-tropics, they have examples to draw upon. London, for example, will feel more like Barcelona. Seattle will feel like San Francisco. Tokyo will feel like Changsha.
But for tropical countries such as Malaysia, which is already in the tropical climate zone, “enjoying” one of the hottest and most humid weather in the world, we are literally in uncharted waters.
 This is how the world will probably look like by 2050, when everything is on fire.(Picture credit: TRP)
Science calls this “novel climate conditions”, to say that we will be moving into climate conditions that are entirely new.
What this means is that there is literally no example of a climate that is hotter than the tropics. Scientists have no idea what to expect other than extreme weather, which is pretty much confirm + chop at this point.
So what can we do in the face of inescapable doom?
Recently, there was a call to plant one trillion trees in the world. Swiss scientists say that there’s enough room to cover 9 million square kilometers with trees, proposing it as the cheapest and most feasible solution.
And while certain groups argue over political responsibility and land ownership, is the rest of the world supposed to sit around and twiddle their thumbs, waiting for a decision to be made?
No. We might as well do it all and start with what we can, whether it be saving resources, using metal straws, or planting more trees.
The best day to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second best day to plant one is today.

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Covid-19 Rapid Antigen Test Kit Price Lowered To RM4.90, Making Testing Regularly More Affordable

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In a bid to help curb the spread of Covid-19, the price of an Antigen Saliva Rapid Test Kit (RTK-Ag) has dropped to RM4.90 without compromising the quality of the test.

According to Berita Harian, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the self-test kit has become a necessity at home.
Together with the Health Ministry (KKM), both ministries agreed to lower the price of the test kits, even more, to make it affordable for everyone to conduct self-tests at home.
Previously, the retail price of a single Covid-19 self-test kit was dropped to RM19.90 from RM39.90.
KPDNHEP has also allowed 7,302 premises across the nation to sell self-test kits approved by KKM and the Medical Device Authority (MDA).
Alexander praised 99 Speedmart for its initiative to start selling the self-test kits at RM4.90 per unit in its stores too.
He added that more premises will soon join suit in lowering the price of the Covid-19 self-test kits.

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S. Samy Vellu – A Great Friend, ‘Foe’ And A Cracking One-liner Quote Master

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Former MIC president Tun S. Samy Vellu passed away in his sleep at the age of 86 today.

He was synonymous with the Sungai Siput constituency as he had served as its MP from 1974 to 2008.
During this time, he was also part of the Cabinet under three different prime ministers – Tun Hussein Onn, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi – between 1978 and 2008.
This makes Samy Vellu the second longest-serving minister in Malaysia behind Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz.
No details have been revealed yet on the reason for his passing but the wake was held at his residence at No. 19, Lengkongan Vethavanam, Batu 3 1/2, Jalan Ipoh, 51100 Kuala Lumpur at 2 pm.
It is expected that his remains will be cremated at the DBKL Crematorium, Cheras at 4pm, tomorrow.
“Funeral cortege will leave the residence at 3pm tomorrow and arrive at 4pm at the DBKL Crematorium at Jalan Kuari, Taman Pertama, 55300 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur,” Samy Vellu’s former press secretary Datuk E. Sivabalan said in a brief statement.
Following his passing, friends and foes paid tribute to the longest-serving MIC president in the Indian-based political party’s history.
A mentor, a good friend, a great fighter
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who showed up to pay his last respect to the late Samy Vellu at his residence earlier today, described him as the ‘father of the Indian community’.
“The country lost a great leader today. His contribution was immense, not only to the Indian community but also to national development during his tenure as the minister of works,” said Ismail Sabri.
Prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today paid tribute to the late Tun S. Samy Vellu who he described as “the father of Indian unity in Malaysia.” pic.twitter.com/Qdc2uW8srk— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) September 15, 2022
On Twitter, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his condolences to Samy Vellu’s family upon learning about his passing.
“Saddened by the passing away of Tun Dr. S. Samy Vellu, Former Cabinet Minister of Malaysia and the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee from Malaysia.”
Saddened by the passing away of Tun Dr. S. Samy Vellu, Former Cabinet Minister of Malaysia and the first Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardee from Malaysia. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/RkFRSCOTtW— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 15, 2022
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award is the highest honour conferred by India via its’s president to overseas Indians for their contributions in their respective fields. Samy Vellu was presented with the award in 2003.
The late Samy Vellu has been described as a legendary cabinet minister and an ultimate mentor by another former MIC president, Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
“His contribution to the nation and to the Indian Community will be permanently etched in our memories. MIED, Aimst University, and Tafe College were his immortal contributions,” the former Segamat lawmaker wrote on his Facebook.

On Facebook, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said that Samy Vellu’s passing was a great loss to the society and the country.
“The services and sacrifices of the late Samy Vellu during his tenure as MIC president and Cabinet minister will always be remembered.

Despite clashing with Sammy Vellu for several years in Parliament, DAP’s Ipoh Barat MP M.Kulasegaran considered the deceased a good friend.
He also posted on Twitter a picture of him and Samy Vellu arguing with each other in Parliament’s lobby back in 1999.
“Though we had disagreements, at opposite sides of the aisle, he was a good friend. A fighter in many ways. Many debates we had, including the South Indian Labour Fund, as depicted in the picture. Rest in Peace Tun Samy Vellu,” Tweeted Kulasegaran.
Always will remember this pic @ the Parl lobby in 99'.Though we had disagreements, at opposite sides of the aisle, he was a good friend.A fighter in many ways.Many debates we had, including the South Indian Labour Fund, as depicted in the picture.Rest in Peace Tun Samy Vellu pic.twitter.com/7Zz72UMTsG— M. Kula Segaran (@mkula) September 15, 2022
Another DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang said that the country had lost a great son with Samy Vellu’s passing.
“Although Samy Vellu was responsible for my seven-month suspension from Parliament in 1992, there was nothing personal between us as we have the greatest respect for each other,” Lim said in a brief statement.
Samy Vellu was a great fighter, RIP https://t.co/IXl6ttW3MN pic.twitter.com/K89otig1LN— Lim Kit Siang (@limkitsiang) September 15, 2022
The Iskandar Puteri MP’s son, Lim Guan Eng, who is also the Bagan MP and DAP chairman also paid tribute to the late MIC leader.
He also revealed that he had once teamed up with Samy Vellu to help secure extra allocation for the Indian community.
“Whatever our political differences he never took things personally. Rest in peace,” the junior Lim wrote on his Facebook.

Golden quotes
Over the years, there have been several golden quotes that were uttered by Samy Vellu to the press or during his speeches at events.
Among the most memorable ones was regarding the increase in toll payments which irked Samy Vellu as he was always being blamed for the hike.
When asked to comment on the matter, Samy Vellu replied by asking whether the public thinks that the toll concessionaires belong to my father.
He also allegedly told the public “jangan membuang air” which literally translated to “not to pee” during a water shortage crisis.

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Political Party Sets Sight On Local Film Mentega Terbang, Wants It Banned

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Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra) urges the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN) to ban the film Mentega Terbang for allegedly promoting pluralism.

Ibrahim Ali wants it to be banned
Putra’s president, Datuk Ibrahim Ali said that the local film is trying to cause provocation by touching on sensitive issues on religion and satirizing the laws of Islam.
He further stated that the film promotes the doctrine of reincarnation, which is not part of Islam.
(Credit: Mentega Terbang / Instagram)
Meanwhile, among the scenes he cited as being problematic was one in which a character named Aisyah said that she can eat pork and she doesn’t mind. The line was in response to another character who told Aisyah that pork was haram for her.
“I’m very disturbed by this dialogue in the film,” Ibrahim said in a press conference recently.
This 1 hour and 44-minute film got a lot of good reviews when it aired on Viu on 19 January.
According to Malaysia Gazette, the film produced by Tan Meng Kheng and directed by Khairi Anwar also insinuated that Aisyah was attracted to religions that believe in reincarnation.
Ibrahim said he was worried that if the movie wasn’t banned, it could confuse young people, especially those without a strong religious background.
The Home Ministry (KDN) should ban the film and not allow (should there be plans) for it to be aired on Netflix, otherwise the whole world will see Malay children talking like this.Datuk Dr Ibrahim Ali, President of Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra)
Promotes blasphemy
Also condemning the film is author and scriptwriter Zabidi Mohamed, who alleged the film was blatantly blasphemous.
According to him, in the movie, Aisyah’s dad who is a practising but liberal Muslim said that he wouldn’t stop his daughter if she chooses to change her religion.
He also claimed that the movie depicts Aisyah shifting towards the concept of rebirth after she saw a butterfly sitting on top of her mother’s tombstone at the end of the movie.
About the film
Mentega Terbang is an indie 2021 film about a 16-year-old girl named Aisyah, whose mother has terminal cancer and she is set on a multi-religion journey to find out what happens after death.
Born and raised in a Muslim family, she questions the afterlife from the point of view of different religions, mainly from the books of the Quran, Bible, Torah, Veda and more.
(Credit: Mentega Terbang / Instagram)
The film garnered some good reviews for touching on a sensitive issue that not everyone talks about openly. Some even say that it resembles the late Yasmin Ahmad’s films such as Gubra and Mualaf.
Even though it didn’t pass the Film Censorship Board (LPF), Mentega Terbang (literally translated as butterfly) made it into the Indonesian film scene.
As reported by Berita Harian, Khairi Anwar said that they submitted their film to the 2021 Jogja Asian Film Festival-NETPAC.
(Credit: Berita Harian)
While Khairi Anwar said it has always been his dream to make films for the Malaysian audience, the Indonesian audience appeared to enjoy Mentega Terbang more after it was screened at the 2021 JAFF.
“We received appreciation when this film was shown virtually for a week. In addition, Mentega Terbang was shown in cinemas twice,” he said.
It seems like this film is getting mixed reviews from Malaysians as some of them think it’s a bold move and some just couldn’t stomach the religion-themed movie.
READ MORE: Mentega Terbang – A Eye-Opening Contemplation About What’s Life After Death [Review]
READ MORE: Ustaz Wants Ms Pui Yi’s Horror Flick ‘Pulau’ To Be Censored Or Banned

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“Your Truth, My Truth And The Truth” Zahid Urged Najib To Continue His Fight To Clear His Name

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UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi beseeched his predecessor Datuk Seri Najib Razak to continue his fight to overturn the conviction imposed upon him with regard to the SRC International Sdn Bhd’s scandal.

Taking it to Facebook, Zahid, who was Najib’s deputy when the Pekan MP was the prime minister, said that, while he respected the Federal Court’s decision to reject Najib’s counsel’s plea to adduce new evidence in his final appeal in the SRC case yesterday, it wouldn’t stop UMNO from continuing to stand behind its former president.

Justice is indeed a long road. There’s a saying that there are three types of truth. Your truth, my truth and the truth. Truth Is God’s Word. The Bagan Datuk MP wrote on his Facebook today.
He also urged party members to stand in solidarity with Najib who had been found guilty of abuse of power, money laundering and criminal breach of trust over SRC funds amounting to RM42 million by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020.
“Do not give up. Be patient and keep fighting with us,” he added.
Zahid also said that Najib had been instrumental in bringing back the support from the rakyat, especially through social media, following Barisan Nasional’s defeat to Pakatan Harapan during the last general election.
“During PH’s 22-month-long ruling, he had managed to dispel the attack on UMNO when the party was being belittled and tried to be buried by (our) political foes.
“Through social media, he managed to reply back to all attacks from enemies from in and outside of the party through data and facts,” Zahid said, adding that Najib had also played a pivotal role in helping UMNO and BN win the Sabah, Melaka and Johor state polls in recent times.
Najib is facing 12 years of jail time and a fine of RM210 million following the verdict by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 28 July 2020
His conviction was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal on 8 December last year.
Yesterday, the Federal Court rejected the former prime minister’s counsel’s plea to adduce new evidence and an extension to postpone his final plea to get his conviction overturned.
READ MORE: No Extension: High Court Swats Najib’s Appeal To Postpone SRC Case

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NUR Alert Issued For Missing Form 3 Schoolgirl In Bentong

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A Form 3 girl, P. Pavitra (15), who attends Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Ketari in Bentong, Pahang have gone missing on Thursday (10 February).

Her father realised she went missing when he received a call from the 60-year-old van driver when his daughter failed to take the ride home.
Pavitra’s aunt (48) then lodged a police report around 4.41pm. Pavitra was supposed to be home after school which was around 12pm, as reported by Kosmo.

The NUR Alert states that she was last seen in her PJ clothes: black track pants and maroon shirt.
Police said Pavitra has been staying with her aunt for almost a year while her parents reside in Kuala Lumpur.
Anyone with information should inform the Bentong district police headquarters (09-2222222) or any nearby police stations.

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Is commenting on women’s clothing sexual harassment?

Malaysia, especially our online sphere, is no stranger to â€œsocial justice warriorâ€ Malay men canâ€™t help themselves from policing women on their choice of clothing.
On Twitter recently, @shahrulxr shared two screen captures to his followers where a presumably Malay man commented on a womanâ€™s Instagram post criticising her choice of clothing…wait no, her choice of â€œinner wearâ€.

Malay guy at their best as always pic.twitter.com/PADjPeRVZ3
â€” Capt (@shahrulxr) July 23, 2019

You may view the full photo below.

Picture credit: Beautiful Nara

And this is a photo of the dudeâ€™s (mentioned above) comment.

Picture credit: Twitter

The woman, Nabila Razali, is a local singer and actress and sadly, based on our research (Google), has been receiving criticism from her fans for her choice of dress in that particular photo. Her Instagram post has since been deleted.
The replies to @shahrulxrâ€™s tweet were mixed. Many defended Nabila, but there were those who condemned her too.

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Mata laki ni aku taktau la apa benda tak boleh nampak. Semua boleh except dosa sendiri kot https://t.co/u8B9Cn37wf
â€” dira jual darleen 🦷🧚🏻♂ (@dyradyre) July 24, 2019

“I don’t know what things men can’t see. It seems like they can see everything. Except maybe their own sins.”

Entahlah. Aku rasa dia tegur utk kebaikan tuan punya badan & indirectly utk semua. Tapi tulah kena cop mata keranjang. Wahai lelaki2 , takyah tegur dah lepasni. Kalau nampak diam je . 😌
â€” Bang Nepp (@hanief_ramli) July 24, 2019

“I dunno, in my opinion, he criticised her for her own benefit and indirectly for the benefit of everyone else. But that’s the thing, people who just try to help now get called perverts. Oh, men, don’t bother saying anything anymore. If you see this happen just stay silent.”

Picture credit: Muslim Memes/Facebook

Ini bukan lelaki je aku yang perempuan pon nampak lain at the first sight. Benda simple kalau taknak timbulkan sesuatu perkara just avoid it.
â€” Honey B (@ieqasharifuddin) July 24, 2019

“This doesn’t just apply to men. I’m a woman and even I thought I saw something else at first glance. If you don’t want to make mountains out of molehills then just avoid wearing things like this.”

Takkan pakai gitu pun dah gatal telor. Payah ah semua benda nak horny.
â€” Sebastian (@Danialnaza_) July 24, 2019

“Can’t be that wearing something like this already turns you on. It’s going to be very difficult if you allow yourself to be aroused by everything.”

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However, there was one tweet that stood out to us in particular.

Korang baca balik statement dia tu. Kita semua tau lelaki suka komen macam mana tentang wanita. Nah I tinggalkan contol verbal harassment. Not gonna entertain anyone anymore, I got finals coming up next week pic.twitter.com/iRz7mGRCye
â€” dira jual darleen 🦷🧚🏻♂ (@dyradyre) July 24, 2019

“Read his comment again, you guys. We all know how men like to comment on women’s appearances. Here, I’m leaving several examples of verbal harassment for you to refer to. I’m not going to entertain anyone anymore. I have finals coming up next week.”
Here, Twitter user @dyradyre points out that maybe, when you police people online about how they look, based on the language you use, you are actually sexually harassing them.

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The United Nations lists several examples of verbal sexual harassment. There are too many to list down here, but on the list is: Making sexual comments about a person’s clothing, anatomy, or looks.
So wait, if this is considered sexual harassment, can we report these people to the police or sue them?!
Well, based on this very informative article by Ask Legal, sexual harassment is unfortunately NOT A CRIME in Malaysia.

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Though based on what we learned from their article, you MIGHT be able to lodge a police report against them.
This behaviour COULD fall under Section 509 of the Malaysian Penal Code for â€œinsulting the modesty of a personâ€. The section states:
“Whoever, intending to insult the modesty of any person, utters any word, makes any sound or gesture, or exhibits any object, intending that such word or sound shall be heard, or that such gesture or object shall be seen by such person, or intrudes upon the privacy of such person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years or with fine or with both.”

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Yooo, offenders could be punished with imprisonment up to five years or with a fine or with BOTH!
But don’t take our word for this cause we’re not lawyers, k.
That aside, if you are a victim of sexual harassment, there are some steps you can take.

If it happened at your workplace, report it to your HR department. If they donâ€™t take any action on your complaint, or if your harasser is the owner of the company, you can forward the complaint to the Ministry of Human Resources.
Lodge a police report. This allows you to have proper documentation if you decide to sue your harasser in the future. Also, if your harasser ever makes you feel in danger, you can call the police to make your harasser leave you alone as the police will have documentation of your complaint.
Contact local organisations such as the Womenâ€™s Aid Organization (03 7956 3488) or the All Womanâ€™s Action Society (03 7877 0224) who can advise you on further steps you can take.

Contrary to popular belief, reporting sexual harassment is a long and arduous process. If you are a victim, know that you didnâ€™t deserve it and you are not alone.


Malaysia’s First Personal Cyber Insurance Is Here To Protect You From Online Scams

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Cybercrimes have been steadily increasing especially during the Covid-19 pandemic as many Malaysians find themselves drawn towards online shopping for goods and other daily necessities.

In a statement released by Alliance Bank Malaysia and Zurich Malaysia, approximately 8,400 cybercrimes are reported in our country alone between January to September 2020.
But fret not fellow Malaysians, as we now have a layer of protection with Alliance Bank Malaysia and Zurich Malaysia’s first personal cyber insurance.
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The Z-Alliance Cyber Protect is a personal cyber insurance plan offered to individuals aged 18 and above aims to safeguard consumers from financial losses that derive from online identity theft, fraud and extortion.
It is offered for RM116 per year (about RM0.31/day) inclusive of Sales & Service Tax including restoration costs like laptop repairs affected by malware attacks and repayment for the loss of transactions from undelivered goods or services.
According to the announcement, the insurance plan is listed with a sum of RM10,000 insured for Cyber Financial Fraud, Cyber Extortion, Identity Theft and Restoration Costs.
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Meanwhile, there will be a sum insured of RM1,000 for online shopping, which is a maximum annual aggregate of RM2,000.
As a primary offer, Alliance Bank and Zurich are offering an additional month of complimentary coverage for subscribers that sign up from 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021 earning consumers 13 months of protection for the price of only 12 months.
Moreover, the first 100 customers who sign up for the plan via Alliance Bank Visa Infinite or Platinum credit card will get a shopping voucher worth RM10 and a one-year subscription of CTOS SecureID alerts worth RM86.90.
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CTOS SecureID is a fraud protection and credit monitoring service that provides quarterly updates of MyCTOS score credit report.
This service allows you to be alerted of any changes made in your credit profile including leaks in the dark web.
Are you interested in the offer of Malaysia’s very first cyber insurance plan?

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Twitter User Claims Ain Husniza’s Selfie Pose Attracts Bad Comments, Netizens Say It’s Victim Blaming

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Student activist Ain Husniza’s recent selfie online has been a target of victim blaming for the way she posed and the clothes she wore.

One Twitter user said she agreed with Ain about making schools safer for students but said Ain invited sexual harassers to pick on her with what she wore and how she posed in her selfie shots.
Screenshot of the Twitter post.
Her comment, which has since been deleted, regarding Ain drew mixed responses from netizens. Some netizens agreed with the user while others said they found nothing wrong with Ain’s pictures.
Some netizens think Ain’s pictures are of a typical teenager taking selfies. It also attracted funny posts such as a man posting up similar pictures of himself to show there was nothing sexual about it.
This is what happens when y’all sexualize women so much to the point that a teenager taking pictures from a higher angle makes you think she’s inviting sexual harassment. there’s something seriously wrong with y’all. Please get help. https://t.co/v7GLLucliz— Jazz (@leovenusx) January 8, 2023
Amende masalahnya? Ada orang akan write bad things about me kewwww? https://t.co/HjmR8NjcRB pic.twitter.com/fV09jVqStJ— Lord Amir Amadeus Hafizi (@amirhimself) January 8, 2023
Totally agree with you..Padahal apa yg dia post tu is a NORMAL teenager picture jaa pun..Perempuan yg komen picture ain tu yg otak tak betul.— ar.neLLia 🎯 (@ArnelliaMatiu) January 10, 2023
Regardless of what people’s opinions are, the issue brings to mind what Turkish scholar Mustafa Akyol said in a similar case.
Mustafa Akyol commented in response to Perlis mufti Asri Zainul and the Melaka Islamic religious affairs department’s (JAIM) plans to erect signboards reminding tourists in Pulau Besar to dress modestly.
In general, I believe this wise Quranic teaching about male self-restraint is often disregarded… and the emphasis is put on controlling female behaviour, which can go as extreme as the Taliban’s severe dictates.Turkish scholar Mustafa Akyol
It can be considered cyberbullying
The Twitter user’s intention to advise Ain might have started with good intentions but doing so publicly could have invited trolls to target Ain more and turn it into a cyberbullying case.
As it happens, it seemed like a few netizens have resorted to passive-aggressive and bullying behaviours in response to the Twitter user.
Right now, Malaysia doesn’t have a specific anti-cyberbullying act but the law relies on Section 211 or 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 to prosecute cyberbullies.
The section states that sharing any obscene, indecent, false, menacing, or offensive content is an offence.
The punishment upon conviction is a fine of not more than RM50,000 or not more than a year of imprisonment or both.
Depending on the crime, cyberbullies can also be charged under the Defamation Act 1957.

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Vios Passenger Opens Car Door On Busy Road, Smacks Into 2 Motorcycle Riders

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Ever since we’re children, we’re always taught to look at both sides of the road before exiting the car.

However, someone seemed to have missed the memo when they opened the car door on a busy road and caused a minor accident.
A video recently went viral showing a passenger in a Toyota Vios suddenly opening the car door wide and partially stepping out of the car.

A motorcyclist and a female pillion rider knocked into the car door and fell onto another car across the Vios.
The car passenger managed to get back into the car without getting injured. Both women on the motorcycle seem to be uninjured too.
The pillion rider could then be seen approaching the car and confronting the passenger in the car.
Netizens were aghast by the car passenger’s behaviour and wondered why the passenger didn’t check or think it through.

They also pondered over the reasons for exiting the car on a busy road with the majority thinking it was to walk away from a fight.
Another netizen said it’s best to throw away the car’s side mirror since it wasn’t used and caused trouble for others.

Netizens also suggested the motorcyclist lodge a police report because reckless behaviour like this can cause worse accidents.
They added that the video hopefully proved that the motorcyclist wasn’t in the wrong.

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Why Malaysian Plugs Are Shaped That Way And Why It’s (Mostly) A Great Thing

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In the late 1800s, while the electrical revolution was going on in the United States, led by Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, Malaysia was still a British colony know as Malaya.

As the world transitioned to utilising electricity more and more, our little colony adopted its electrical practises from Britain.
In fact, our plugs are typically referred to as The British Plug or the Type G, and because of our shared history of British colonialism, places such as Singapore and Hong Kong also use the same power plug.
Compared to its Australian, European and American counterparts, our plugs have several distinct safety features, which many electrical enthusiasts around the world applaud.
We can divide them into two; features on the socket, and features on the plug itself.
The Socket
The power socket used in Malaysia. (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
Shutters
The first and main safety feature is the shutters on the power socket. It can be quite difficult, for instance, for a child to poke the socket with something and get a shock.
For that to happen the earth (or ground) pin, which is the top pin that is slightly longer than the bottom two, needs to be plugged in first, allowing the shutters to come up and electricity to flow.
It would have to be quite a resourceful baby to manage to plug something into the earth opening and then something else into the live and neutral openings in order to get a shock.
In fact, these shutters are so effective that so-called “Safety Socket Covers” are actually MORE dangerous.
Switches
The power socket used in Malaysia has a switch. (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
One more feature is that our power sockets have switches, which are easy to take for granted and forget, but many of our Australian, European and American counterparts do not have this feature.
The Plug
The standard power plug used in Malaysia. (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
Insulated plug pins
A simple but effective feature of our plugs is the insulation around the live and neutral pins.
If you were to only plug it in half-way, the metallic parts of the pin are not exposed, which could give you shock if you were to get your finger caught in-between them.
The standard power plug used in Malaysia. (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
Fuses
Opening up the plug you can see another safety feature. Each plug head comes with a built-in fuse which became standard because of World War 2 when copper was in shortage.
Inside the standard power plug used in Malaysia. (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
It was more economical and safer to require a fuse in every plug and make a building’s electrical circuit as one loop of cable going around the house, instead of having many individual wires branching out from a junction box.
Earth wires
Inside the plug, you can also see the three wires. They are the earth (or ground) wire at the top coloured green (or sometimes green and yellow), the brown live wire which is fused, and the neutral wire which is blue on the left.
The earth wire, while under normal operation, isn’t utilised by the electrical current. It’s there as a return path to the ground and, should something go wrong electrically with the appliance or the plug, this wire will ground the current safely away from shocking anyone.
Without this any conductive appliance, like a metal toaster, could ground the current through your body, or even through your heart causing it stop.
Here you can see the green earth wire, the brown live wire connected to the fuse, and the blue neutral wire. (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)
Yet another safety feature in the design of this plug is the slack in the earth wire. If the cable was pulled out, or if something should go wrong and the wires fray, the live and neutral wires would be pulled out before the earth wire.
So in the event of damage or fraying, the earth wire is likely to have grounded the current before anyone gets hurt.
Downsides of the UK/Type G plug
While all-in-all, it is a triumph of design but there are one or two exceptions.
Size
The first being the size of the plug which is quite bulky, making it one of the worst to have on a charger that you might need to carry around.
These are both 12W chargers from Apple. The UK version on the left is clearly larger, and the prongs on the US one on the right can also be folded up to make it even smaller. (Pic credit Apple)
Additionally, if you don’t cover the hard metal pins with a plastic sheath, they could scratch or damage things as they shift about in a bag.
Shape
The second exception is that because of its shape, if the plug falls on the floor, it will almost always end up with its pins pointing upwards.
This makes it quite a hazard because if you step on it on the dark, it’s really REALLY going to hurt.
Ouch! (Pic credit Hamzah Nazari/TRP)

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Pandelela Leaves Olympics Committee Flushed Face In A Post On Their Official Twitter

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The Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics is right around the corner and their official Twitter is on overdrive highlighting what’s happening behind the scenes at the sporting world’s most celebrated event.

In their post on 22 July, Malaysia’s very own Pandelela Rinong was featured with a short video of the two-time Olympic medalist training hard with a caption by the committee saying her workout is “no joke” followed by the flushed face and flexed muscle emojis.
Malaysian diver @Pandelela_R‘s workout routine is no joke. 😳💪The two-time Olympic medalist is hoping to add to her collection at #Tokyo2020.#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/iayDv47E29— Olympics (@Olympics) July 21, 2021
The post has garnered tremendous support from Malaysians, with many commenting about how proud they are of her and giving her words of encouragement to bring home the medals.

Some comments were also made about her spectacular core muscles with one person describing them as being “as strong as steel”.
In the video, Pandelela was shown doing core-heavy wall and staggered push-ups, important workouts as having a strong core is extremely important in diving.

Pandelela became the first Malaysian female athlete to win an Olympics medal, and the first Malaysian athlete to win an Olympics medal in a sport besides badminton with a Bronze medal in the 10m Platform at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
She also won the Silver medal in the 10 m synchronised platform with Cheong Jun Hoong in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil.
Diving at the Olympics 2020
Malaysia’s Diving constituents at the Olympics this year will be competing in the Women’s 3m Springboard, Women’s 10m Platform, and Women’s 10m Synchronised with Pandelela diving in the Platform and Synchronised Platform categories.
The Olympics 2020 in Tokyo officially kicks off today (23 July) with diving competitions set for:
Women’s Synchronised 10m Platform Final on Tuesday 27 JulyWomen’s 3m Springboard Final on Sunday 1 AugustWomen’s 10m Platform Final on Thursday 4 August
Read More: “Beacon Of Hope” For Malaysia To Bring Home Gold At The Olympics

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PICKids’ 5-day Covid-19 Vaccination Drive Starts Today

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Parents who have yet to get their children, aged between five and 11, vaccinated against Covid-19 can do so during the five-day vaccination drive starting today.

According to New Straits Times, interested parents can bring their children – aged between five to 11 – and walk into health clinics under Health Ministry without having to make an appointment till 24 June (Friday).
“This vaccination drive is to cater to parents who now wish to get the Covid-19 vaccine for children who’ve missed out on the opportunity before, and the Health Ministry’s concern for the safety of children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
“Vaccination is based on the supply at the facilities, and should the stock for the day run out, parents can bring their children the next day,” Deputy Health Minister I Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali was quoted by the English daily.
The vaccination drive was held in conjunction with the 2022 National Immunisation Week on June 16, themed “Perlindungan Sepanjang Hayat Untuk Semua” (Lifelong Protection for All).
Dr Noor Azmi also added that parents who had just learned about Covid-19 vaccinations or had just decided to allow their children to get vaccinated were encouraged to take up the opportunity.
The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids), which ended on 31 May saw a total of 1,737,117 children receiving at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine while 1,286,790 children have completed two doses.
Meanwhile, Dr Noor Azmi said that parents with children reaching the age of five can still book vaccination appointments, according to the date and place of vaccination of choice, through the MySejahtera application.

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Covid-19: 287 New Cases Today, Malaysia’s Highest EVER

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Malaysia records 287 new Covid-19 cases today, the nation’s highest numbers EVER.

Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that Kedah records the highest newest cases at 129, followed by Sabah at 113 and then Selangor at 31.
Two new clusters have also appeared in Selangor, Seri Anggerik Cluster in Hulu Selangor and Seri Setia Cluster in Gombak and Kuala Lumpur.
He urged the public to adhere to the Health Ministry’s SOPs, such as maintaining hygiene, wearing a face mask and practicing physical distancing.
The previous record for biggest spike was in 4 June when 277 new infections were detected primarily among foreigners from the Bukit Jalil Immigration Detention Depot.
Yesterday, the Health Director-General admitted that Malaysia could possibly be facing a new wave of infections with 206 new cases with every state recording new cases for the first time in months as well.
READ MORE: All Malaysian States Nationwide Record New Covid-19 Cases For The First Time In Months
Malaysia currently has 1,540 active Covid-19 cases. The national tally now stands at 11,771 cases with a total of 136 deaths.
More to follow.
READ MORE: Covid Scares In Multiple Klang Valley Malls Cause Concern [UPDATED]

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[Watch] Man Angrily Confronts Rohingya Taking Over Selayang Market

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A man voiced his displeasure with the authorities for not taking action against Rohingya people who trade around Pasar Selayang.

In a viral video on social media, he showed how the Rohingya are trading freely, including in no-trading zones.
Through two videos that lasted for almost 2 minutes, a man wearing a songkok and a green shirt expressed his displeasure.
He first showed the sign that prohibited business activities on the shoulder of the road.
Then he questions why Rohingya are allowed to break the law.
Dah banyak kali MPS DBKL buat operasi. Selalu jugak la. Tapi lepas gerak je, dorang datang balik bukak. Pantang tak ada pbt, terus bukak. Kena hentam jugak peniaga2 restora dan gerai makanan yg support dorg ni. Ye la harga murah2 sebab ehem ehem.— Sabaq Sat Naa (@apeinhd) February 15, 2023
He said there were police and council enforcement officers present in the area, but no action was taken.
He then questioned why the law was so biased, adding the authorities would take swift action if Malaysians did such things.
However, he claimed no action is taken if it is a foreigner or a refugee.
Tuntut hak kamu di Myanmar. Mohon kerajaan baharu ni ambil serious lambakan warga asing ni terutamanya yg tiada dokumen sah. Mohon cari rohingya ni. Melampau!! Kau ingat selayang Tu sejenis biskut ke ape.— A. HzMn (@AHazeman) February 15, 2023
He also said the Rohingya are refugee card holders, and refugee card holders cannot come to Malaysia to do business or work.
The actions of the man who went on a rampage in front of the market received much attention.
Many expressed dismay at the changes in the Selayang market, where foreigners now dominate it.
Others stated that there was nothing the authorities could do because the refugee issue was under the jurisdiction of immigration.
What Is The Problem With Rohingya?
The Rohingya are a Muslim ethnic minority group primarily from Myanmar.
Many Rohingya have fled persecution and violence in Myanmar and sought refuge in neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh, Malaysia, and Thailand.
In Malaysia, the Rohingya are one of the largest refugee populations, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to 200,000 individuals.
Malaysia is a key destination for Rohingya refugees. (Pix: Yahoo)
However, the Malaysian government does not recognize the Rohingya as refugees and instead classifies them as illegal immigrants.
As a result, they face several challenges, including a lack of access to legal employment, education, healthcare, and other essential services.
Many Rohingya in Malaysia live in informal settlements and face a high risk of exploitation, including forced labour and human trafficking.
In recent years, there have been reports of authorities cracking down on undocumented migrants, which has led to the arrest and detention of many Rohingya.
READ MORE: Home Ministry On The Hunt For 60 Rohingya Fugitives, Reminds Public Not To Shelter Them
Why Malaysians Hate Rohingya?
It is not accurate to say that all Malaysians hate the Rohingya.
Like any society, Malaysians have diverse opinions and attitudes towards different issues and groups of people.
Dulu masa aku kerja, kad UNCHR ni punya kebal, korang tak boleh check diaorang, silap2 kena tomahan, bawa kereta motor takda lesen, kau saman diaorang? Takkan bayar punya. Ada yang duduk berbelas tahun kat Malaysia, siap ada kerja dah. Lagi dahsyat beli kereta tapi lesen takda. pic.twitter.com/9g6ZL3vwiM— Dis (@Tfsgxy_) January 28, 2023
While some Malaysians may hold negative attitudes towards the Rohingya, many Malaysians also support and advocate for the rights of the Rohingya.
There are organizations, both government and non-governmental, that provide aid and assistance to the Rohingya community in Malaysia.
READ MORE: United Nations Must Intervene, India Deporting Rohingya Back To Myanmar [Opinion]
MAPIM ni rohingya yang NGO awak selalu backup sangat tu, kalau boleh letak di rumah tuan. saya ok, ni biarkan bebas menyusahkan rakyat Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/FCPD1vUGjE— Demi Negara (@Kuasaaliens) January 23, 2023
It is important to note that the situation of the Rohingya in Malaysia is complex and sensitive.
The Malaysian government’s policies towards the Rohingya, including their classification as illegal immigrants, may contribute to negative perceptions of the community.
Fuwh!! Selayang rohingya punya tempat. Memang mengundang malapetaka 💆🏻♂ https://t.co/4aunz2OfFb— 🌹тнe mka 🌹 (@Thehulkey) February 15, 2023
However, it is essential to recognize that the Rohingya are victims of persecution and violence and deserve compassion, support, and protection.
Nonetheless, there are also organizations and individuals working to support the Rohingya in Malaysia, providing them with necessities, legal assistance, and access to education and healthcare.
The situation of the Rohingya in Malaysia remains a complex issue that requires attention and action from both the government and the international community.

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Customer Behaves Rudely At Pizza Worker, Says He Is A PhD Doctor

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The main challenge for those who work in restaurants is dealing with a wide variety of customers.

The level of patience is undoubtedly more tested when scolded by customers during Ramadan when people are fasting.
Among those who faced such a bitter experience is 18-year-old Wafa Aishah Shaiful Rizam.
Recently, an unruly customer scolded her at a fast-food restaurant in Kepala Batas, Penang.
In an interview with mStar, Wafa said it’s only been three days since she worked at the restaurant when the incident happened.
The customer, who came in at about six in the afternoon, lost his temper when he was told that he needed to wait 45 minutes for his order.
  @aishahrie Pause lah kalau nk baca#fypシ #pakcikphd #domino #cashierlife #LiveForTheChallenge ♬ suara asli – FHM14
Silence Is Golden
Wafa said she just remained silent and did not give any response after being scolded by the customer, who is elderly.
Following the commotion, which was near the time to break fast, another employee named Fikri came to the counter to calm the situation.
I didn’t think it could be like that. I didn’t answer anything; I was angry with the uncle. Another employee near the kitchen came and asked me why. Before I could open my mouth, the uncle interrupted me by saying that I had no manners and he wanted to see the manager.Pizza worker Wafa Aishah Shaiful Rizam recounting her nightmare with the unruly customer.
The customer was also dissatisfied when Fikri tried to defend his colleague.
Wafa said the customer then boasted he has a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy).
Later on, she cried just before doing her prayer.
Despite the incident of being scolded by a customer, Wafa said it will not break her spirit at work.
Before this, I also worked at other restaurants. But this is the first time I’ve been angry and embarrassed like that in front of other people. But I have no regrets for this job. My purpose here is to earn money to further my studies.Pizza worker Wafa Aishah Shaiful Rizam on her resolve.
Netizens emphasised with her and criticised the customer for his behaviour.
They pointed out that academic arrogance is harmful not only to the individual who experiences it, but to the scientific discipline as a whole.
Academic arrogance is a belief that because you have spent time mastering a specific subject, you are superior to others.
Netizens empathized with Wafa on her experience. (Credit: mStar)
Why Do PhDs Call Themselves Doctors?
The word is originally an agentive noun of the Latin verb docēre [dɔˈkeːrɛ] ‘to teach’.
It has been used as an academic title in Europe since the 13th century, when the first doctorates were awarded at the University of Bologna and the University of Paris.
Anyone who has earned a doctoral degree can be addressed as “Dr. Last Name”. The most common doctoral degree is a PhD.
You might also encounter instructors with other doctoral degrees such as a Doctor of Theology (DTh), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), or Doctor of Engineering (DEng).
In 2017, the Higher Education Ministry set up a public database for PhD verification purposes due to a rise in fake credentials.
So many Malaysians with real degrees, masters & phd but somehow we always end up with politicians with questionable qualifications. Why? https://t.co/jki9V9GSvs— Cheryl Fernando (@cherylfernando) March 11, 2020
The database list the names of all PhD holders and additional identifying information, including where they obtained the degree, field of study, thesis topic, and graduation year.

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Feel bad about your belly? Thereâ€™s a big belly beauty pageant in Sabah

Calling all those with the waist size of 40 and above!
If you’re bummed out because of your body weight and also giving up on that gym routine that you’re supposed to be committed to since January, now there’s a beauty pageant for the voluptuous in Sabah!
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The contest will be held in Beaufort Sports Complex where the contestants would be judged on the size of their waistline.
The inaugural Pesta Ria Jasnita is open for men with sizable love handles and aged 30 years and above.
Contestants will need to dress up and walk on a stage and the winner will be decided by a team of judges with feedback from the floor.
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The champion of the competition will win RM400, while the second prize winner will be given RM300 and third prize RM200.
If there’s a favourable response from the public, there would be separate categories, making way for more contestants to join in.
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With Malaysia being the “fattest” country in the past 30 years in Asia, with nearly half of the adult population classified as overweight or obese, there is a possibility that there will be fierce competition for the title.
Entry is RM35 and will be held from 4pm to 7.30pm.
If you’re interested to join and for more info, you can contact the organising chairman, Alex Soo at 013-8531718.

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Shah Alam Vaccination Centre Temporarily Closed Today For Sanitization

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The Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) Covid-19 vaccination centre (PPV) in Shah Alam, Selangor will be temporarily closed for sanitization today (13 July) after a staff member was found positive with coronavirus last night.

As a precautionary measure, members of the public who visited the IDCC between 29 June and 12 July are advised to undergo screening tests if they show signs of infection.
The Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) explained that those who had vaccination appointments set for today will be rescheduled to another date as soon as possible and are advised to check on their MySejahtera mobile applications or text messages for more info.
For further information, the CITF can be reached at 03-88934303.
Tarikh baru bagi yang mempunyai janji temu di IDCC hari ini telah diberikan. Sila semak MySejahtera atau SMS anda.— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 13, 2021

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