Abandoned Baby Boy Found With Ant Bites Outside Kuantan Seafood Factory

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A baby boy was abandoned outside the Ocean Fresh Seafood factory in Kampung Peramu Tanjung Lumpur, Kuantan, and was found with bites from ‘kerengga’ (weaver ants).

According to Harian Metro, a 52-year-old woman named Mok Ti, who lives nearby, initially heard the cries of a child around 7.30am but brushed it off because she thought it was the neighbour’s child crying.
When the crying hasn’t stopped at 11.30am, Mok Ti decided to check and stumbled upon the abandoned baby near the seafood factory.
She said the baby was placed on a wood plank and the ants bit all over the baby’s body. The baby was found with some blood and the umbilical cord was already cut.
She wrapped the baby with a batik cloth and then called her friend, who works in the factory, for help to inform the police, Kosmo reported.
Bayi lelaki ditemui ditinggalkan atas papan, dihurung kerengga.Doktor menganggarkan bayi tersebut dilahirkan kurang tiga jam sebelum ia ditemui oleh orang awam.bayi telah dibawa ke Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan Kuantan untuk mendapatkan rawatan dan berada dalam keadaan stabil. pic.twitter.com/qYs3jubju3— Jabatan Netizen Malaysia (@jnmalaysia) April 29, 2023
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the baby was brought to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afan (HTAA) for medical attention. The baby is in stable condition and is currently under observation in the children’s ward.
Police have also gone through the CCTV footage from the factory. Unfortunately, the cameras did not point towards the area where the baby was found.
They believe the baby was born elsewhere but the suspect tried to hide the birth by abandoning the baby near the factory.
The doctor who examined the baby boy said the baby was born about three hours earlier before he was found.
At this time, the police are still gathering information and visiting private clinics in the area to track the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the police at any nearby police station.
Netizens were sad that the baby was abandoned and hoped the baby will be well-cared for moving forward.
The incident also made netizens think about those who badly want children of their own but face difficulties in conceiving.
Some said the baby should have been left in safer places such as outside a surau or in public baby hatches.
Meanwhile, there were also people who were a little more sympathetic to the mother of the abandoned baby boy. They said there’s a possibility that the mother of the baby boy was a rape victim and may not be able to seek proper help.
No matter what the reasons are, what’s important is to make sure the baby boy grows up well and healthy.
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
Orang yang susah nak ada anak ni kadang sanggup berhabis duit puluh ghibu nak dapatkan zuriat.Dia boleh buang macam tu je. Semoga Allah tarik segala nikmat & sempitkan lagi rezeki manusia tak guna macam ni.— Lily (@tashaaaaz) April 29, 2023
Letak la tempat elok2 sikit mcm surau ke ya Allah sakit baby tu kena gigit kerengga 😭😭😭— Farah (@farahazizan_) April 29, 2023
Xnk judge, takut sbnrnya dia mangsa rogol..please check out baby hatch..papepun semoga dipermudahkan urusan..tlg doakan I pun diberi rezeki anak lg..— Anne Warad (@AnneWarad) April 29, 2023

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Government MPs Questioned & Criticized For RM10,000 “Udang Galah” Lunch

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Malaysia’s social media feeds are cooking on the topic of, prawns…

Recently, Opposition Member of Parliament (MP), P. Prabakaran, criticized why several Government MPs were enjoying lavish lunches while the rest of the country was starving from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
P. Prabakaran seen issuing his statement at the Parliament building.(Twitter/syahredzan)
Claiming that several Perikatan Nasional (PN) MPs are dining on “sponsored” lunches at the Parliament building amounting to some RM6,000 to RM10,000 a day, P. Prabakaran demanded to know where such funds came from.
Misuse of power?People’s money?Is this called nation building?GLC’s and ministries sponsors food for government MP’s everyday?10k per day? pic.twitter.com/YcSIK0VBqH— Prabakaran P (@YbPraba) August 5, 2020
Naturally, the issue became a trending topic overnight as images of the supposed luncheon and snapshots of the banquet’s itinerary and receipts went viral.
Netizens were quick to spot that among the items listed in the receipt was some udang galah or giant river prawns, costing a total of RM2,785.
Nearly RM3K just for udang galah. Saddiq eating packed food in Parliament doesnt seem so bad now eh? https://t.co/QmDUphkHqt— Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) August 5, 2020
For someone who are still struggling looking for job post covid, this whole thread is making me angry. There are so many ppl out here struggling to even have 1 meal per day & our elected MPs are enjoying themselves with a feast! Udang galah RM2785 is probably someone 1 month pay! https://t.co/S0Jj3s64V2— Noor Suhana Ishak 🇲🇾 (@cek_suhana) August 5, 2020
Some even came to compare the meals eaten by Opposition MPs during Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) time in power.
Ini makanan tengahari untuk MP semasa zaman PH. Hadir taklimat pembaharuan undang-undang sambil makan. Tak ada udang galah. https://t.co/QRG0RMuVwj pic.twitter.com/3PZXtE9tcH— Samantha chong (@Samantha__chong) August 5, 2020
Ini makanan tengahari untuk MP semasa hadir taklimat pembaharuan undang-undang zaman PH.Tak ada udang galah mewah. pic.twitter.com/KaFYQUZHbt— Fadzil Haji Aziz (@FADZILHAJIAZIZ) August 5, 2020
The banquet’s itinerary also listed the names of government ministers and ministries as well as several Government Link Companies (GLC) like Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Prasarana Malaysia, and others taking place between July and August 2020.
Read more: Here Is A List Of PN MP’s That Have Been Appointed To Various Positions

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'Rakyat ikat perut, ahli Parlimen kerajaan boleh makan udang galah...' Artikel Penuh : https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/95297/BERITA/Nasional/Rakyat-ikat-perut-ahli-Parlimen-kerajaan-boleh-makan-udang-galah © 2018 Hakcipta Terpelihara Kumpulan Karangkraf
Prabakaran demands explanation over MPs' RM6k lunch
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Death of furkids on the rise this Raya due to rogue children

Hari Raya is commonly associated with fond memories, good food, and the gift of bonding with family members. After all, who doesnâ€™t brighten up at the mention of Raya?

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Unfortunately, there seems to be a rising case of deaths in pets this Syawal. Several upsetting posts on Twitter are surfacing from pet owners on how children have abused their cats to the point of death.
Twitter user @Uyushh posted the upsetting news about her pet cat, King, needing to be rushed to the hospital after being viciously hit on the head with a hard object.
The impact of the injury was so severe that the poor creature had a high chance of being paralysed. King was hospitalised for 2 days, said to be in a coma, but then later passed away.

Kucing aku baru kena warded 2 hari sebab doctor cakap dia trauma kena hentakan kuat dekat kepala. Bukan nak tuduh, tapi kalau datang rumah beraya, jaga la anak tu dari buat onar. 😞😞😞
P/s: doctor cakap if takde perkembangan positif percentage untuk lumpuh tinggi. 😞😞 pic.twitter.com/ig7J7X4uGF
â€” nurush shahindah (@Uyushh) June 6, 2019

This caused an uproar in netizens, but unfortunately also brought several other mourners who suffered a similar fate.
Another mentioned how they just found the corpse of their beloved cat, not knowing how it passed away, as they were busy cooking for Raya while the kids were left to roam freely.

kucing i pun dah takda, mati masa raya kedua 🙁 i tak tahu apa budak budak ni buat dengan batbat sebab i busy kat dapur 😔 pic.twitter.com/eHtOhb5BAC
â€” suffcidal (@suffyahadilah) June 9, 2019

As upsetting as this news is, it brings up a new topic that needs to be discussed. Should kids be allowed to go to such extents without suffering any backlash?
Almost all of the victims experienced the parents of the children merely replying with, â€œItâ€™s just a cat, so what?â€ when faced with the consequences of their childrenâ€™s actions.

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This enabling behaviour can be far more toxic than the actual children themselves, as we donâ€™t know how many more things in the future will their parents brush aside as excuses.
Regardless of age, parents must be able to discipline their childrenâ€” especially in extreme cases like these. Respect is a two way road, peeps!

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It seems that netizens are equally upset about the terrible news that has spread this Raya with many blaming the parents of the children involved.

Baru raya ke 4 ye dah baca several stories of kucing mati dek kerana budak budak datang beraya I swear if any of these misbehave kids tryna come to my cat siap eh pic.twitter.com/wN8iAtIy15
— Aiman (@AnisShahar) June 8, 2019

Finally, do you think twitter user @emiley____ right in her treatment of ill-mannered children? She slapped a kid who stepped on her cat.

Baru lepas tampar budak. Ada ke patut dia pergi pijak kucing aku. Kau datang beraya makan jelah tart nenas aku hidang tu jangan nak over eh budak
â€” emilner shaqira (@emiley____) June 6, 2019

(Article by Leyasheena Panicker)


I Tried Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spiced Latte To See If It’s Worth The Hype

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The pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks has once again returned to Malaysian shores.

We got the Pumpkin Spice Frappacino to try.(Credit: TRP)
In case you’ve always been critical of “food trends” and never tried the Pumpkin Spice Latte, you may be wondering, what’s all the fuss around the PSL anyway?
I got the PSL in its Frappucino form for a warm balmy day. The first thing you will notice is that it smells sweetly of spices like cinnamon and cloves.
If you’ve ever spent autumn overseas with crisp dry red-and-orange leaves and chilly days, pumpkin-spiced everything is a staple part of the season. The drink will certainly bring back fond memories of those cool autumn days.
The PSL is just a shade lighter than usual coffee drinks and topped with pumpkin spice powder.(Credit: TRP)
Those who are trying it for the first time will find the drink pleasantly flavourful, like masala chai but sweet.
The PSL does not actually taste like the actual vegetable. It may have a hint of pumpkin, but most of the taste comes from the spices and syrup.
As for whether or not the PSL is worth your time and money, it’s actually a resounding yes from me. Whether or not you have tried the PSL overseas before, the flavour is certainly a pleasant change from our usual flavoured drinks.
While Malaysians may not actually have a season of autumn to enjoy, the PSL is probably going to be the closest thing we can get now. What better time to pair it with a scented candle for a cozy night in?

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Belligerent Man Defiant About Not Wearing A Mask, Malaysians Outraged By Reckless Behaviour

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A viral video recently popped up that got Malaysians all riled up for all the right reasons. “Who is this trash?” asked @Mausters on twitter aptly referring to the man in a viral video posted on TikTok.
The video posted by @lyncentino shows a maskless long haired man wearing a black tank top visiting a nasi lemak stall run by Lyn and her mother.
When her mom asked the man about his mask, he turned belligerent and rude, throwing insults at her and questioning her authority.
A regular customer at the stall tried to help diffuse the situation, reminding the man that following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is the law. Instead the man turned his aggression towards the customer, threatening him and getting in his face.
Lyn is then seen stepping in and helping her regular customer out.
  @lyncentino #fyp ♬ original sound  – Lyn centino
Get the police
Perhaps the police could find this man who did not follow the SOP and threatens the people, said one tweet.
@PolisDirajaMsia mungkin dapat mengesan orang ini yang tidak patuh SOP dan mengancam rakyat.— zamrimohamad (@zamrimohamad) July 19, 2021
PDRM, please investigate and find out how this person is immune to COvid-19, said another.
Tagging @PDRMsia , pls go siasat. Find out his rahsia kekebalan from covid— Ady Kent (@ady_kent) July 19, 2021
Perhaps he is scared now, in the viral age, netizens are fast at making police work easier. Who is this person, said another.
dia taktau ke skrg ni zaman viral netizen laju buat kerja memudahkn keja polis . silap laa abg ni emm— Suzie Yang Cantik (@suziewatson_) July 19, 2021
No one likes a bully
With thousands of infections detected each day, thousands in the hospital, and death tolls reaching a hundred or more a day, Most Malaysians know and understand the importance of following the SOP to the letter.
However, because of thoughtless and selfish people like the man in this video, this war with Covid-19, is far from over.

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New Gudetama Show Features Many Egg Friends On An Eggcellent Adventure

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Even if you’re not familiar with the name Gudetama, you will have definitely seen the lazy cartoon egg character around.

Gudetama is a Japanese cartoon of an anthropomorphized egg yolk who is best known for being lazy, depressed, and unmotivated. Gudetama is often seen moping around with a droopy sad face, making them extremely relatable!
Now, they are the – unwilling – stars of their own show, Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure, which sees them go on an adventure around the world with the go-getting, overbearing chick Shakipiyo to find their mother.

Along the way, they meet many different eggs and learn how each are cooked. Hard-boiled eggs, Japanese tamago, pudding, chawanmushi, and more all make an appearance.
Even more impressively, all 24 egg characters will be voiced by voice actor Shunsuke Takeuchi!

The series will be short and sweet, with 10 episodes each lasting about 10 minutes long. Perfect for a little pick-me-up while you’re on a lunch break or waiting around for things!
Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure will premiere on Netflix on 13 December.

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Art Lovers Have A Hard Time Appreciating Each ‘High’ Art On Display

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The art fair known as ARTisFAIR had a bumpy start after its opening at Fahrenheit88 mall on 11 November.
Artists and art lovers were aghast by the way the artworks are displayed and hung on the shopping mall balcony railings.
Some artists fumed online because they felt like their artworks were not treated with respect.
In pictures, the paintings were hung over three floors and many asked how were mall guests supposed to view each painting. Hint: You have to fly like the Superman and Iron Man figurines in the same area.
KL-based multidisciplinary artist Bono Stellar wrote on Twitter that she had taken down her artwork.
“Not performance art..lol just took down my own work at an exhibition that just started..no you can’t be serious abt hanging those canvases like that..,” she tweeted and attached a video showing the other artworks on the balcony.
Not performance art.. 😝 lol just took down my own work at an exhibition that just started..no you can’t be serious abt hanging those canvases like that.. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/DLldx4qsSJ— Nawwar Shukriah Ali (@BonoStellar) November 11, 2021
An abstract painter Indra Gondi also wrote to say he has taken down his work. “The worst way to display artworks. I’m pulling out my pieces. This is disrespectful!”
Woke up to this unacceptable and very unprofessional behavior! The worst way to display artworks. I’m pulling out my pieces. This is disrespectful! https://t.co/WekB0Sb8Us— Indra Gondi (@indragondi) November 12, 2021
Netizens also found the display method chosen by the fair’s organisers puzzling.
“That’s so dangerous and how is anyone going to look at the art?” a netizen wrote, to which someone replied, “I think the mall will provide harness, they have to do abseiling. This is really stupid.”
I think the mall will provide harness, they have to do abseiling 🤣🤣. This is really stupid— Sanuri Zulkefli (@SanuriZulkefli) November 12, 2021
A netizen wrote to say they were under the impression through the ads that there would be a dedicated exhibit space.
Is this at Fahrenheit? From the ads I was under the impression there would be a dedicated area for the exhibits. 🤔— This Is Wanderlust (@IsWanderlust) November 11, 2021
Another netizen asked whether they were supposed to fly to see each artwork.
Macam mana org nak enjoy every piece. Kena terbang ke? Hahahahahaha— I’m Brad now, cause I’m HOT (@Mat5mardhia) November 11, 2021
A Facebook user wondered if a forklift would be provided at the exhibition.

Another netizen said that the art fair was clearly “organised and approved” by people who do not understand and appreciate art.

Someone even said the mall is treating the artist’s hard work as decorative fillers while another netizen said that the artworks were hung up like laundry.

Begitu benak dan angkuh, bijak pandai simpan dalam tempayan usang, ini pameran jemuran kain ke? Mana rasa empati dan tanda hormat kau terhadap artist. Kuih pun ada bekas dia nak simpan. Lain kali discuss dgn yg lebih pakar. #ArtfairKlCancel #NOartfairKl pic.twitter.com/jyT1ia5HPA— Fujianggara (@YuneFuji) November 11, 2021
To be fair, ARTisFAIR’s official website did state they aim to move away from “conventional presentations of art” but they may have gone a step too ‘high.’
The artworks have been moved
According to The Star, fashion designer Datuk Seri Bernard Chandran who’s the co-creator of the art fair said the artworks are now moved to a gallery space in the building after discussions with some artists.
Chandran said none of the other artworks have been reclaimed by the artists except for Bono Stellar.
He also said some of the artists are pressured because if the artists don’t request to take down their art, “the galleries threatened them” and said they’ll not represent the artists anymore.
Some of the galleries representing these artists think it’s not a good idea… it’s making them look cheap. But this is a creative process… when you create something new, some will have certain opinions about it. Datuk Seri Bernard Chandran, co-creator of ARTisFAIR
What’s ARTisFAIR about?
The fair co-created by Bernard Chandran and BookXcess co-founder Andrew Yap is an affordable art fair featuring more than 2,000 artworks by over 500 artists from Malaysia and Indonesia.
The art fair aims to make art accessible for all but as we could see, it accidentally became too atas.
Many of the artists aged between 18 and 65 are not affiliated with any major galleries. Mall guests can still view the artworks in the new gallery until 28 November.

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Authorities Want M’sian Youths Off “Kapcai” Bikes By 2025 To End “Rempit” Culture

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The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) wants to introduce a new motorcycle licence category that would limit 16 to 20-year-old youths to only ride low-powered motorcycles by 2025.
Free Malaysia Today reports that PDRM had submitted proposals to the Transport Ministry on enforcing a new “B3” motorcycle licence category that would only allow future youths to ride electric bikes or low-powered, small-capacity engine motorcycles that are 70cc and below.
In response to the idea, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) said that it would work with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) and the Public Works Department (JKR) to study the proposed law.
Getting kids to slow down?
Basically, the B3 license plan is made to address the concerning number of youth-related motorcycle accidents and deaths as well as bring an end to “rempit” culture.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Chief Assistant Director Supt Bakri Zainal Abidin was quoted as saying that the popular Malaysian “kapcai” or underbone motorcycles – some capable of reaching speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour – are dangerous for both motorcyclists and other road users.
(Zuraneeza Zulkifli/Malay Mail)
Currently, there are three main categories of motorcycle licences available for Malaysians that can be obtained at the age of 16;
B1 – for motorcycles not exceeding 500ccB2 – for motorcycles not exceeding 250ccC – for motorized tricycles or three-wheeled vehicles
Bakri Zainal further explained that the accident and death rate involving teenagers on kapcais was extremely high and that the motorcycle variant was ruining our youths, particularly those from suburban and rural areas.
He added that reckless riding and speeding were the main causes of accidents and that there are many dangerous kapcai variants on our roads. He said the proposed law would benefit the country by forcing a new culture for youths to ride slower, low-powered bikes.
Death on the roads
Malaysia’s road accident fatality rate is the third-highest in Asia, and motorcyclists make up the bulk of that death toll.
READ MORE: Finally, Proof That Malaysian Drivers Are The WORST
Data from the Transport Ministry revealed that 64% of the deaths out of a total 6,167 road accidents in 2019 had involved motorcyclists, while figures from 2017 revealed that a majority of accidents involved youths between 16 to 30-years-old.
Meanwhile, a 2016 report from MIROS showed that more kapcai riders are killed on our roads every year than any other vehicle.
READ MORE: The Kapcai Conundrum: Should The Iconic Motorcycle Be Banned?
(Malay Mail)
Rempit revolution
The term rempit or “mat or minah rempit” (#femenism) is usually associated with social delinquent motorcyclists who disobey the law and engage in illegal street racing.
Kapcai motorcycles – often modified for more power, speed and manoeuvrability – are said to be the go-to machine for rempits and their high-speed endeavours.
(Bernama/Malay Mail)
In 2016, then Federal Territories Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, even announced that the government would hold legal street races in order to counter the nation’s growing rempit and illegal street racing culture, besides providing a space and encouraging youths to quench their thirsts for thrills safely and responsibly.
The idea however seems to have never crossed the starting line.

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[Watch] Video Of “Ukrainians In Body Bags” Spreading On M’sian WhatsApp Is Actually From A Climate Protest

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Amidst the ongoing Russia – Ukraine crisis, a video is being shared on social media platforms.

The video claims to show dead bodies of Ukrainian citizens caused by Russian attacks.
But when one of the dead bodies moved while the reporter was still talking, it raises serious doubt that they are Ukrainian war victims who died.
A reverse image search of screenshots from the video led to an Austrian website with a longer video and similar visuals.
About UkraineAttention! A FAKE STORY about a humanitarian catastrophe is being filmed in Poland right now.Fortunately, the “fake-makers” “screwed up” on the air.Unfortunately, a lot of videos from this category are expected. pic.twitter.com/tQexRRGR1B— Spriter (@spriter99880) March 1, 2022
Same But Different
The same video was uploaded on the official YouTube channel of an Austrian news website OE24.
The video is about a demonstration to protest against climate policy. It was held in Vienna on 4 February.
Protestors holding banners in with the word klimapolitik (German for climate policy, people in Austria generally speak German) can be seen in the video.

The person in front of the camera was a Germany-based reporter, Marvin Bergauer, who reported for the news channel.
Bergauer has also stepped up to dispel the fake news.
He said that Russia is also using the video as propaganda.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Marvin S. Bergauer (@marvinbergauer)

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Sabah Follows Federal Gov’t In Banning Entry To 23 Countries

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Sabah will be adopting the Federal government’s temporary ban on 23 countries, said the state’s Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.

Based on reports from Bernama the travel ban is applicable for other foreign nationals residing in or having a Long-Term Visit Pass in the affected countries.
Long-Term Visit Passes from the countries involved that are not allowed to enter Sabah are those with Permanent Residency (PR), Malaysia My Second Home Program passes, expatriate passes, study passes, professional visit passes, dependents’ pass holders, passes of husbands or wives to citizens, student passes temporary employment passes.Sabah Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun via Bernama
Below is the list of countries:
United States of AmericaSpainFranceBrazilArgentinaTurkeyIndiaChileItalyRussiaIranGermanyPeruUnited KingdomIraqColombiaBangladeshThe PhilippinesSouth AfricaSaudi ArabiaIndonesiaMexicoPakistan
Credit: Immigration Department
The travel ban was imposed by the Federal Government in September to refuse entry to citizens who come from countries with 150,000 or more Covid-19 cases.

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“More Than A King” Car Caught Breaking Traffic Rules In Kelantan Allegedly Deputy Minister’s

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“More than a King, that’s the minister’s car!” exclaimed one commuter when he spotted a vehicle supposedly belonging to a high ranking government official breaking traffic rules.

A 38-second clip that’s gone viral showed a black Toyota Alphard overtaking on a doubled-lined road in order to jump ahead of traffic.
The footage showed the car being stuck behind a long queue at a traffic light before swerving out into the opposite lane with its emergency blinkers on to get to the front of the line.
Narrating the video was a man clearly irritated by what he had seen, saying that the driver was a nuisance to the public.
He claimed that the car had belonged to a PAS minister based on the vehicle’s plates which he reads out loud as “P-A-5”.
It’s believed that the incident had taken place in Kelantan.
A Minister driving around in Kelantan…. pic.twitter.com/zudhmRpXKy— 🏴 (@KucingKuncitara) September 27, 2021
Netizens quickly got to work and deduced that the vehicle in question may have belonged to Pengkalan Chepa Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary.
Commenters had claimed that the Deputy Minister owns a similar black van under the registration “P-4-5”.
(Credit: abukitol via Twitter)
Though no one can yet confirm whether this is true,  people were seen sharing the common are opinion that no one should be above the law and that the authorities should act immediately to bring the ones responsible to justice.
let’s see what @JPJ_Malaysia would do about this. evidence is up on this app though so it’s a big time to act with no double standards 😉 https://t.co/BnbQEc9A5v— Karmila (@karmilanazar) September 27, 2021
@JPJ_Malaysia @PDRMsia_Trafik dah boleh ambil tindakkan kan? bukti ada 😁 https://t.co/628XWE2V7Z— Paksu Abdul (@PaksuAbdul) September 26, 2021
The Deputy Minister is yet to respond to people tagging him about the video on social media.

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4 bodies found after 5 hours of Search And Rescue effort in Penang landslide

Last night, a landslide occured at around 9.30pm at Lost Paradise Resort  in Batu Feringghi, Penang.
The tragedy has caused the loss of 4 lives. The first body was extricated at 11.15pm yesterday and consecutively 3 more were found by 4 am this morning.

(Pic Credit: Free Malaysia Today)

Currently, the bodies have not been identified as there were no documents found on them.
Though, it is known that a Myanmar contractor known as Ong and 3 of his workers have been working on strengthening the wall since a week ago.
According to Timur Laut Chief Police, Assistant Commissioner Che Zaimani Che Awang, the three bodies were found still holding onto iron piles they were working on.

(Pic Credit: Malay Mail)

The witness to the catastrophe was a gardener who heard a loud thunderous sound before he saw the retaining wall crumble down.
He then informed the owner of the resort of the incident.

(Pic Credit: NST)

All bodies are currently in the Penang Hospital Forensic Medical Department for a post-mortem.
We extend our condolences to the families of those who were lost in this landslide.


Politician accidentally uses cat filter in Facebook live stream of press conference

Using a filter for videos generally helps with looking good and keeping our followers entertained while watching our videos.

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Most of the time, the use of a filter is intentional. But what happens when itâ€™s unintentional? And used during a serious live stream, such as for a politician’s press conference for example? Well, the video goes viral.
Recently, Provincial Information Minister Yousuf Shaukat Zai, from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in north-west Pakistan and member of the ruling party PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) had his social media team live stream a press conference he was speaking at through Facebook Live.
(Picture credit: YouTube)
The press conference was about the recent decisions made by the provincial Assembly. However, netizens had a hard time focusing on the topic at hand.
Unbeknownst to Yousuf Shaukat and his social media team, the videographer had accidentally activated a filter during the live recording. And it wasnâ€™t just any filter, it was a cat ears and whiskers filter…
(Picture credit: @MohsinBilalKhan/Twitter)
As the camera changed focus between Yousuf Shaukat and his colleague, the filter moved around too and eventually stuck to his colleagues face, who then had a similar cat-like appearance.
(Picture credit: @MohsinBilalKhan/Twitter)
The live-stream video immediately went viral on social media, which erupted with cat-memes and cat-ch phrases. Unfortunately, the video was later taken down from the political party’s official page.

What have this official PTI KPK Facebok page has done with KPK Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai 😂 ! This is INSANE. @SAYousafzaiPTI pic.twitter.com/bttJt5FrdB
â€” Mohsin Bilal Khan (@MohsinBilalKhan) June 14, 2019

Positive image of Pakistan is being promoted though a press conference streamed live on Facebook with cat filter on ministers of KP province.. pic.twitter.com/ihjxarISfe
â€” Waseem Abbasi (@Wabbasi007) June 14, 2019

According to KP governmentâ€™s social media team we now have a cat in the cabinet #Filter pic.twitter.com/LNl7zwOfLU
â€” Mansoor Ali Khan (@_Mansoor_Ali) June 14, 2019

After the adorably embarrassing incident, the partyâ€™s social media team posted a response addressing the mishap

“Clarification Notification”
Pakistan tehreek e insaf social media team is deemed to be the pioneers of social media in Pakistan. We not only price power cells in bringing Pakistani politics to internet but also feel content in setting high standards of SOPs#PTISMT 1/4 pic.twitter.com/oMPTu88LZ1
â€” Tehreek-e-Insaf (@InsafPK) June 15, 2019

The whole thing got us thinking about what our own politicians might look like if they adopted this practice.
Do it, bro! Do it!
So cute!
At least it would ensure their videos reached the masses, kan?


Malaysian Hospitality Sends Tourist Into Tears, Says Malaysians Are Lovely And Kind People

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Steeped in history and rich in culture — there is never a dull moment for the inquisitive traveller travelling in Malaysia.

As highlighted by Twitter user @luxentX, Youtubers Jay and Jon shared their experience in Malaysia and the experiences that made the journey truly unforgettable.
On Twitter, @luxentX said:
I like watching tourists visiting Malaysia videos. This couple took the train to Kelantan and was overwhelmed by how nice people were to them on the train. Generally Malaysians are pretty nice to tourists (especially if you’re Caucasian).@luxentX via Twitter
And we agree!
Malaysians have always been known for our kind hospitality as well as our rich culture and history.
Also, we have never let any traveller down with the various kinds of food we have to offer as well.
In a 9 minute video uploaded on YouTube, the couple better known as the Bucket List Travellers, spoke about their experience using the trains in Malaysia to travel around the states as well as their experiences with the locals.
In this Malaysia vlog we show you how to travel Malaysia by train. We provide everything you need to know about travel by train in Malaysia, including Malaysia train costs, train amenities in Malaysia, how to book trains in Malaysia as well as Malaysia travel tips so you can plan an amazing Malaysia trip for yourself!The Bucket List Travellers
Their trip, which started in Kota Bharu, Kelantan showcases the number of stops they made and experienced while on the KTM train.
Along the way, the couple also were able to experience the culture, life, history and people of places such as Kuala Krai, Dabong, Gua Musang and Kuala Lipis Pahang.
About six minutes into the video, the couple speak about a nice man who handed out fish sate on the train and offered the couple a few.
It never ceases to amaze me how kind the people of Malaysia are. People just come up to us and start talking and having a conversation and before you know it, we were given some food and it was really nice. Just really overwhelmed by how nice Malaysian people are.Jon, Bucket List Travellers
Moved to tears, Jon added that during their trip, the couple met so many friendly locals which was truly an unexpected delight.
One group of curious school children had fun practising their English with us. They didn’t want us to leave and I must have said goodbye at least three times before we got off.Jon, Bucket List Travellers
When asked by his partner Jay how he felt, Jon added that he felt great especially since Malaysians have constantly managed to surprise and humble him from time to time.
People are just so lovely. Always welcoming you with open arms and giving you lots of food. I guess it’s a love language. Malaysians’ love language is giving food.Jon, Bucket List Travellers

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Health D-G Explains How Home Quarantine Wristband Works

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Previously, it was announced that Malaysians will no longer need to undergo the 14-day quarantine in a hotel when they return from abroad. The quarantine can now be done at home.
Those under quarantine will be given wristbands as an identification method and are also encouraged to download the MySejahtera app to track the Covid-19 outbreak as part of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for Malaysians returning home.
These individuals will receive a Monitoring and Surveillance letter from authorities. They will also be given a wristband, which must be worn throughout the monitoring and surveillance period while at home.

New SOPs for those returning from overseas :  individuals will receive a Monitoring and Surveillance letter from authorities and put on a wristband before going back to their respective homes. These wristbands must not be taken off till the quarantine period is over : Health DG pic.twitter.com/3KpIcCQnqB— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) June 13, 2020

They are not allowed to remove the wristband, tamper with, or hide it in any way.
They must wear the wristband for the full 14 days. On the 13th day, they will be screened again at home. If the rest results come back negative, the wristband can be taken off. The wristband is also only allowed to be removed by an officer who has been granted authority to do so, and not by the returnee themselves.
Any person found violating the rules will have action taken against them.
The at-home quarantine is used because only a tiny percentage of returning Malaysians have tested positive. Of over 5,000 returning Malaysians, only 554 (about 10%) tested positive for Covid-19.
Hence, the risk for returning Malaysians are quite low and does not justify the high cost of hotel rooms used for quarantine. The 14-day at-home quarantine is still safe as it adheres to the World Health Organisation guidelines.

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[WATCH] KLCC Karen Speaks Out In Bizarre 2-Minute Video About Freedom

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The Caucasian woman dubbed as KLCC Karen or Karen Dior, who caused quite the stir on social media for refusing to mask up in public, is back.

But this time, in a video where she addresses her right to exercise her freedom to choose.
The two-minute and 20-second video was posted on the Twitter account 117%WeThePeople yesterday (6 November), and surprise surprise – “Karen” is trending on Twitter Malaysia yet again.

From Manchester to Malaysia
In the video, it is revealed that ‘Karen’  is actually called “Kerry”, and she hails from Manchester in the United Kingdom.
She’s been in Malaysia for 20 years and came in “peace and love”.
While the beginning seems like a pretty straightforward introduction, the rest of the video starts going into a freedom narrative, among other things.
🚨Our patriots from Malaysiaharassed by the government(see pinned Tweet)terrorised at the her home newspapers demonising her facebook bots hate speech has a message for the Malaysia, for the world and of course to BrandonLETS GIVE HER A GREAT VOICE#freedom #LetsGoBrandon pic.twitter.com/KNXWckIdgC— 117%WeThePeople (@117WeThePeople) November 6, 2021
Singing the song of ‘freedom’
Kerry continues in the video by saying her family and herself have a song, and it’s “freedom”.
Freedom to choose, what we eat, where we go, who we go with, and what we do to our bodies. Medically or otherwise. It is a choice. Your choice. My choice.– Kerry aka KLCC Karen via Twitter
She then says that many countries are giving up their (mask) mandates and says there are links below where people can read and form their own opinion.
The video then sees the woman using Malay terminology like “rumah terbuka” and “makanan enak” to get Malaysians to imagine an open house every day for a united Malaysia.
She ends the video on a seemingly unrelated catchphrase,  “let’s go Brandon”, a political slogan used in America to insult their president, Joe Biden.
“Let’s go Brandon” is a minced oath for “F*ck Joe Biden” which was first heard at sporting events in early September 2021 in which a sports reporter incorrectly heard the rude chants.
The line has become a conservative code popular among Republicans there for something far more vulgar.
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I’d Quit The Boring City Life For This Sanctuary City Life Any Day

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When Malaysians were last asked about their idea for the perfect city, many had pointed to places like Singapore, Tokyo, Melbourne, Auckland, and other major metropolitan areas across the world, as examples of what urban living should be.

Despite being heavily populated, these iconic, and often historic places are seen as models of how to successfully integrate commercial, residential, and public areas to create a welcoming environment that people can call home.
Things like cleanliness, security, an abundance of green, and public spaces, as well as, an efficient public transportation system and other amenities are at the very top of the list when it comes to people picking a place to settle down or even endeavour in a thriving business venture.
(Credit: Via Unsplash)
Enter the nature-sanctuary smart city
Picture a bright and bustling city that’s filled to the brim with all the comforts and conveniences of modern life. Add on a touch of lush greenery, wide-open spaces, a few watering holes here and there, and an unlimited selection of things for everyone to do.
What you’d get is Malaysia’s only nature sanctuary smart city, Gamuda Cove!
The 1,530-acre township sits amidst the beautiful backdrop of the pristine Paya Indah Wetlands and the serene Kuala Langat Forest Reserves, setting it up to be the crown jewel of Southern Klang Valley.
(Credit: Gamuda Cove)
Situated near important centres like Kuala Lumpur, Cyberjaya and major entrepôts like KLIA, Gamuda Cove is strategically located and easily accessible via the ELITE Highway.
Gamuda Cove also actively promotes sustainability and a car-free environment with the use of pedestrian and public modes of transportation by providing commuters with an interconnected network of roads, pathways and transit systems to encourage people to take up a healthy lifestyle by walking, cycling or taking an e-Tram that travels through around 372 acres of the city to get to where they need to be.
(Credit: Gamuda Cove)
The beating heart of the city
At the very core of this nature-sanctuary smart city lies its beating ‘Heart Of Cove’.
This area of the city is comprised of the central business district that’s designed to be the commercial hub of the area, an art and cultural district to fuel the imagination, a wellness district aimed to be the perfect spot for one to relax and unwind, as well as, a leisure and entertainment district that provides patrons with all the amusement that they could dream of.
At the Heart Of Cove, residents and visitors alike can enjoy a selection of interesting attractions like the Discovery Park as well as the upcoming SplashMania waterpark – Asia Largest Rainforest Theme Waterpark that comes complete with 29 splashing slides and rides.
(Credit: Gamuda Cove)
Loads of other attractions and amenities are also carved into the Heart Of Cove, including the green and all inspiring garden offices for those workaholics that require a change in scenery, MICE facilities to host those important meetings, conventions and exhibitions, hotels, and other accommodations like a sprawling regional destination mall.
And sitting right next to it all is the Heart Of Cove’s lavish Townsquare which comprises The Plaza, The Street, and The Alley.
(Credit: Gamuda Cove)
These areas are all interconnected together to provide a shared outdoor space for the community to meet, gather, shop, dine or simply chill out among the many restaurants and eateries, shops and markets as well as enjoying a stroll or a bike ride to catch the beautifully crafted fountains and sculpture that embellish Townsquare’s alfresco European setting.
And chill out is exactly what people would be doing at the Heart Of Cove!
By utilizing some fancy-schmancy sciency stuff like weather analysis, calculating wind movements, fluid dynamics and solar radiation analysis, architects were able to design the area to maintain a crisp optimal ambient temperature of 28°C that is perfect for all manner of activities in Malaysia’s hot and humid climate.
The Connective Corridor
Gamuda Cove also facilitates easy and direct access to Malaysia’s Multimedia Super Corridor, Cyberjaya, via a highway that’s scheduled to be completed in 2022.
This would effectively reduce the travel time between the two cities from 22km to only 2km and provide Gamuda Cove with a population catchment of 650,000 people from the surrounding neighbourhoods within a 10km radius, as well as a working population of 103,000 from Cyberjaya, Putrajaya and KLIA.
With all that in mind, it’s no wonder that the city is expected to receive more than 1.3 million unique visitors yearly and hold a population size of more than 100,000 people.
(Credit: Gamuda Cove)
So if you are looking for an ideal place to nest in, look no further than Gamuda Cove, Malaysia’s ideal nature sanctuary smart city.
Catch the video below for an up-close and personal look at the future of living or head on over (HERE) for more information on Gamuda Cove.

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PPV Volunteer Tells Us What You Should Know About The Vaccination Process

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After allegations of being injected with “empty syringes”, a healthcare professional who is also a vaccinator across different PPV’s in the Klang Valley, took to social media to highlight what you should know about the vaccinations given.

Facebook user Marissa Jowen recently posted a series of informative images for “things you should know” about how the three different vaccines available in Malaysia are administered with the disclaimer that the information she shared is what her current vaccination centre does and may differ across PPV’s in Malaysia.

Types of syringes
There are 2 types of syringes used, Low Dead Volume (LDV) and non-LDV.
LDV syringes are designed to limit dead space that exists between the syringe hub and needle thus maximising the syringe content. However, Marissa stresses that they are not always used and are prioritised for Pfizer vaccines, or when they are available.
Seeing how the volume of the vaccines are already quite small, when administering your shot with an LDV syringe, read the volume at the base and not at the tip:

Non-LDV’s on the other hand are read at the base of the plunger.
Different vaccines, different dosage
Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines both require 0.5ml in the syringe.
If using an LDV 1.0ml syringe, it would look like this:

And the plunger must align halfway at 0.5ml like this:

Pfizer on the other hand, contains 0.3ml and the plunger must come up to the 0.3ml line like this:

Once you’ve been injected properly, this is what the syringe should look like:

Do note a vial of the Sinovac vaccine contains 2 doses, an AstraZeneca vial contains enough for 10 doses with pre-syringing already done, and Pfizer’s vial contains enough for 6 doses, with dilution and pre-syringing normally done beforehand.
So in other words, vaccinators only draw from the vial in front of you if you’re getting dosed with Sinovac due to the vial only containing enough for two doses.
For AstraZeneca and Pfizer however, the doses have been pre-loaded and left in the cooler box to ensure a single drop isn’t wasted.
Different needles used too
A large green needle is used to draw the vaccine from the vial and remove any air bubbles:

They will then change to a tiny blue/orange needle before it’s pricked into your arm.
Updated SOP
Ever since the claims of empty syringes, Marissa and her cohorts are now told to show their patients:
The syringing process from the vaccine vial (if dosed with Sinovac)The volume of the vaccine (e.g.  0.5ml for AstraZeneca/Sinovac and 0.3ml for Pfizer)The empty syringe
Other burning questions
As a frontliner giving vaccines at PPV’s, Marissa answered the question on vaccine storage:

In short, the vials are stored in ice boxes at 2 – 8 degrees Celsius with a thermostat placed next to the vaccines to monitor the ice box temperature. Every few hours, a pharmacist auditor will come to check ALL the vaccines to ensure they are within temperature range and are fit for vaccination.
Do vaccinators have to wear gloves?
In her post, she answered that it is not needed unless you come in contact with bodily fluids or have open wounds.
Instead, they sanitise between patients. But as a dentist by profession, Marissa is fussy and brings her own gloves.
Last but not least…
Be kind, courteous and aware says Marissa.
Most medical volunteers want Malaysia to achieve immunity and therefore give you the “perfect” dose.
If you are planning to video your journey, DO ask your vaccinator (s) if they are comfortable.
And if you don’t feel the prick or have side effects, it DOES NOT mean you weren’t jabbed, but could mean they did an excellent job you didn’t even feel the needle.

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Ever Wondered What Those Orange Basketballs On The Wires Of Electrical Towers Are?

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First of all, the electrical tower is called a Transmission Tower. Second of all, the wires are called Power Lines. Third and most importantly, those aren’t basketballs, those are Aerial Marker Balls. Well, at least we’re right about the balls.

Since we were kids, some of us have been wondering for years about those brightly coloured balls hanging on the lines of electrical wires. Are those basketballs? Are those seasonal decorations? What are they doing there?
Well, now is the time to finally unravel the childhood mystery.
Aerial Marker Balls & What They’re For
Aerial Marker Balls, as the name denotes are spherical markers used on the power lines to warn pilots of electrical infrastructure. They are also known as Aerial Visibility Marker Balls or Aircraft Warning Sphere.
Marker balls allow the electrical wires to be visible for low-flying aircraft and helicopters, especially during times of low visibility or inclement weather. They weigh about 8 kg each and are 50 cm to 90 cm in diameter, depending on the place of the power lines.
(Credit: Bernama)
They’re noticeable thanks to their bright colours. Most balls use the ‘International Danger Orange’ colour but you can see them in yellow, red, or white too in other places.
They’re usually placed on power lines located near airports, mountain passes, deep valleys, major freeway crossings, rivers and lakes, railways and those places where aircraft tend to fly low.
Other than the spherical warning balls, balisors can also be used to serve the same purpose. Balisors are illuminated beacons made from special neon lamps.
Here’s an example of how the markers balls are installed, as reported by Bernama. The construction workers had to hang horizontally on the power lines.
Berpantang maut sebelum ajal…Pekerja kontraktor lengkap memakai peralatan perlindungan diri (PPE) ketika membuat penyelenggaraan & pemasangan bebola penanda udara (Aerial Marker Ball) pada kabel elektrik di kawasan Jalan Penghulu Tuah, Labuan hari ini.📸 Muqtadir Halim pic.twitter.com/ZvIJA6MfMW— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) December 6, 2022
Alternatively, here’s another video of how the balls are installed in the US. This one uses a helicopter.

Some people speculated that the spheres are there to weigh down the power lines to avoid wild wind movement. Some assumed they have cameras inside for speed control surveillance. Some even guessed that they have weather sensors inside.
What was your guess about the function of these warning spheres initially?
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RELA Officer Seen “Physically Assaulting” A Migrant Worker Walking In Line To Get Vaccinated

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The mistreatment of migrant workers in Malaysia is not a secret here in Malaysia. TRP alone has covered several stories about the struggle they’ve had to face since the start of the pandemic:

Migrant Wearing “I Heart KL” T-Shirt During Raid Perfectly Captures Our Abusive Relationship (10 June 2021)Customer Gets Blasted For Complaining TTDI Cafe Is Like “Selayang Market” & “Doesn’t Feel Safe” Because Of Foreign Workers (25 January 2021)UiTM Study Reveals Just How Badly Exploited Mamak Workers Are In Malaysia (5 January 2021)More Than 90% Of Foreign Workers in Malaysia Live In Squalid Conditions (3 December 2020)High Murder Cases Among Malaysia’s Migrant Workers Due To Conflict At Work (1 October 2020)Tenaganita: Abuse Of Migrant Workers Widespread Problem In Malaysia (20 May, 2020)Tesco Malaysia Found To Be Abusing Migrant Workers (18 May 2020)Migrant Workers Plead Locals Not To Blame Them for Spread of Covid-19 (27 April 2020)
We’ve even been downgraded to the lowest rank at Tier 3 in the US State Department’s annual human trafficking report due to the exploitation of migrant workers in plantations and factories.
Read More: Malaysia Joins Afghanistan And North Korea In The Lowest Rank Of Tier 3 In The Annual Human Trafficking Report
Another such example has surfaced in a Twitter post by user Sasi Rekha Ravi (@sassyRekha)
It is so sad that foreigners at treated SO BADLY at #PPV #PPVbukitjalil #vaksincovid @JKJAVMY @501Awani @staronline @bharianmy @NST_Online @DGHisham pic.twitter.com/9St1ZSXHDH— Sasi Rekha Ravi (@sassyRekha) August 19, 2021
The 5-second clip posted yesterday (20 August) shows what appears to be a line of foreign workers queuing to get vaccinated at the PPV Stadium Bukit Jalil.
In view is a RELA officer facilitating the flow but 2 seconds in, the officer literally takes matters into his own hands by physically pushing a man back when he wasn’t paying attention.
“Treat them like human”
In a separate tweet, Rekha shares a letter she’s written that further explains the video in which she describes the RELA officer “literally kicking and punching several foreigners and treating them like dogs.”
Although she did not record evidence of all the other incidences, she did manage to capture the one she tweeted, which has now 607.6k views.
pic.twitter.com/C9qE1eqz2V— Sasi Rekha Ravi (@sassyRekha) August 19, 2021
Rekha later claims there were at least three police officers there but none of them said anything. An excerpt of her heartfelt post says:
These are foreigners who WANT to get vaccinated and are willing to wait for hours under the scorching hot such just to receive their vaccination doses. The only walk-in PPV allocated for foreigners is PPV Stadium Bukit Jalil and due to this, the queue extends to several kilometres. The least they can do is TREAT THEM LIKE HUMAN.
Double standards
Although RELA officers are there to ensure SOPs are followed and traffic runs smoothly, Rekha alleges the man seen in the video was shoved and almost kicked/tripped, and then posed the question of whether we would do this to a fellow Malaysia or “orang putih” (Caucasian foreigner).

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Girl Power: Dr Jemilah Mahmood is 1st Malaysian to receive prestigious ASEAN Prize

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While 2019 may have been a roller coaster of a year, at least November starts off on a good note for Malaysia.
Our very own Dr Jemilah Mahmood has just bagged the prestigious ASEAN Prize at the 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok on 4th November 2019!

Dr Jemilah Mahmood receiving the 2019 ASEAN Prize from Prime Minister of Thailand ,General Prayut Chan-o-cha & the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi.(Credit: @ASEAN/Twitter)

Not only that, she is also the FIRST Malaysian to receive this honour since its launch last year at the 34th ASEAN Summit in Singapore.
The ASEAN Prize was set up in 2018 to recognize inspiring achievements of ASEAN citizens or organisations that contribute towards community-building efforts.
For her outstanding humanitarian and disaster relief management work around the Southeast Asian region, Dr Jemilah was gifted USD20,000 (RM83,310) which she will be donating to Malaysian Red Crescent Society and Surin Pitsuwan Foundation.

Dr Jemilah with volunteers of Jordanian Red Crescent in Amman.(Credit: @JemilahMahmood/Twitter)

Dr Jemilah is probably one of the most recognised humanitarians in Malaysia  – if not Southeast Asia – for her pioneering work in setting up the medical relief charity Mercy Malaysia in 1999 to provide volunteer medical and health services to civilians trapped in crisis ridden situations.
I thought why not start a humanitarian organisation that was very health focused. That I could then inspire other people from my country, my region to contribute.I got tired turning on the television and seeing that there was no diversity in the humanitarian sector. It was always a Caucasian humanitarian worker helping in Africa, etc.Dr Jemilah Mahmood via ASEAN Prize.
True enough, her grit, determination and philanthropy made MERCY Malaysia the most successful nationally grown humanitarian organisations that works both at home and internationally – aiding communities in Kosovo, Syria, Yemen, Philippines, Myanmar and many more.

Dr Jemilah in Kosovo in 1999.(Credit: MERCY Malaysia via The Star)

That’s not all, the 59-year-old obstetrician and gynaecologist has also been busy helping make the world a better place over the last 20 years through various projects.
As one of the most prominent humanitarian icons in Southeast Asia, here’s a quick list of her staggering achievements:
Founder of MERCY Malaysia & President [1999 – 2009]Co-founder of the Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN) [2002]One of 16 members appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the Advisory Group of the Central Emergency Response Fund [2008]Chief of the Humanitarian Response Branch at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) [2009 – 2011]Inaugural Chairperson at the Humanitarian Innovation Fund grants panel UK [2009].Isa Award for Services to Humanity recipient from the Kingdom of Bahrain aka the Nobel Peace Prize equivalent in the Middle East [2013]Chief of the World Humanitarian Summit secretariat at the United Nations in New York [2014]Under Secretary General for Partnerships at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) from [2016 – ]
It’s no wonder she won the prize!

Dr Jemilah Mahmood hugging a child during one of her medical missions to Aceh, Indonesia.(Credit: MERCY Malaysia via The Star)

While we may never be able to keep up with Dr Jemilah’s international ventures, the Geneva-based humanitarian tells Malay Mail that she seeks to return home to focus on a more personal endeavour.
As she told the news portal, “If I die tomorrow, who’s going to take over from me?”

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CMCO Ends In Kedah, Melaka, Johor & Terengganu But Starts In Kelantan On 21st Nov

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After recording a decrease in cases, the government has decided to no longer impose the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Kedah, Melaka, Johor, and Terengganu, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

In his daily press conference, he said that although these states will longer be under the CMCO, they will still have to comply with Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) SOPs.
Kedah has seen a decrease in cases since 5 November until 18 November with 85 cases recorded and Ismail Sabri said that the situation at the state is in under control based on the risk assessment made by the Ministry of Health except for Kulim which still has 23 active cases.
He said 21 November will be the last day that the state will be under the CMCO while Kulim’s CMCO will be extended for another 2 weeks.
Ismail Sabri added that if there’s a decrease in cases, there’s a possibility that it’ll be lifted sooner.
As for Melaka, he said that 61 cases have been recorded in state but as of 18 November, there’s only 48 active cases and based on MOH’s risk assessment, the situation there is under control as well.
Melaka’s CMCO will end on 21 November.
Terengganu has accumulated 230 positive cases but as of 17 November, Ismail said there’s only 19 active cases and the government has decided to lift the CMCO starting 21 November.
Since 5 November, 82 cases have been recorded in Johor, but as of 16 November, the data shows a decrease in active cases, except for Kota Tinggi and Mersing with both districts recording 36 and 8 cases respectively.
Ismail Sabri said Johor’s CMCO will end on 21 November, except for Kota Tinggi and Mersing.
He added that if these districts show a decrease in cases, it’ll be lifted sooner in these areas.
Meanwhile, Kelantan will be under the CMCO starting 21 November until 6 December to allow for the MOH to conduct testing and also reduce movement to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state.
Ismail Sabri said the same CMCO SOPs such as restrictions on inter-district travel, inter-state travel and three passengers in one vehicle will apply to the state.

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Things to know about the Sri Lanka bombings

Easter Sunday turned bloody in Sri Lanka after 8 bombings devastated the country.
How many victims?
At last count, almost 300 people have been killed and nearly 500 injured.
Where?

3 churches spread across Batticaloa, Kochchikade and Negombo.
3 luxury hotels in Colombo; The Shangri La, Cinnamon Grand and Kingsbury.
A hotel in front of Dehiwala Zoo.
A house in Mahawila Gardens, Dematagoda.

The sites of the Sri Lanka blasts on Sunday included:– Three churches in separate cities– Three hotels in Colombo– A hotel in front of Dehiwala Zoo– A house in Mahawila Gardens, Dematagodahttps://t.co/mn7dHIQzgc pic.twitter.com/PtGZ6kF1bK
â€” CNN International (@cnni) April 22, 2019

Who is responsible?
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, but authorities have detained at least 24 people as part of the investigation.
How are people responding?
Leaders from all around the world have been mourning over this tragedy.
Among them Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Azizah,

I strongly condemn the cowardly attacks on our people today. I call upon all Sri Lankans during this tragic time to remain united and strong. Please avoid propagating unverified reports and speculation. The government is taking immediate steps to contain this situation.
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) April 21, 2019

I strongly condemn the act of terrorism that killed more than 130 people in Sri Lanka today.
Easter is a joyous occasion for Christians and to commit such an act on such a day or any day is truly condemnable.
Our prayers are with with Sri Lankans during this difficult period.
— Dr Wan Azizah Ismail (@drwanazizah) April 21, 2019

Malaysians from all walks of life too are feeling sad and mourning all over Social Media, with a hashtag supporting Sri Lankan’s #prayforsrilanka garnering over 20,000 posts so far.

 Sourced via: 1. RT.com, April 22, 2019 (Terrorists â€˜continue plotting attacksâ€™ on Sri Lanka tourist spots, US State Dept warns)2. Malay Mail, April 21, 2019 (Easter Day bombs kill 138 in attacks on Sri Lankan churches, hotels) 3. CNN World +, April 21, 2019 (Bombs tear through Sri Lankan churches and hotels, killing more than 200 people)


M’sians Call Out Double Standard On JKR’s Quick Response To KJ’s Accident

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Yesterday, while out cycling, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar, who is commonly referred to as KJ, took a tumble after hitting a pothole and suffered a few scrapes and bruises across his face.

After he gamely tweeted photos of the offending road and his injuries, the Kuala Langat Public Works Department (JKR Kuala Langat) quickly replied with an apology and promised to act immediately to repair the road.
JKR Kuala Langat memohon maaf ke atas kejadian yang menimpa YB. Menteri dan akan mengambil tindakan segera ke atas isu berkenaan dan mendoakan YB cepat sembuh.— JkrKualaLangat (@JkrKualaLangat) December 27, 2020
Following their swift action, and aside from wishing him a speedy recovery, people jokingly began calling on KJ to tour the country on his bicycle.
Go and see road in Setia Alam, Taman Sungai Kapar Indah, Rantau Panjang, Meru.— Zaid Rozali (@fais_mohder) December 27, 2020
Lots of holes along the roads everywhere YB, even in Nilai. Need to urge the Munipil Councils of each district to look and act thoroughly on this matter so accidents and such won’t happen.— Apanz🇲🇾🌺 (@arfn_hkmi) December 27, 2020
This is because KJ’s spill highlights the deplorable state of roads across Malaysia which have damaged vehicles, caused injury, and even killed some road users.
However, the speedy response and apology by the Public Works Department (on a Sunday, no less) also highlights a double standard that many Malaysians would agree exists between the leaders of the country and the rakyat.
Many of the replies to the tweet by the Works Department claim the Works Department wouldn’t fix a pothole or apologise if it was the average citizen who had been hurt or even killed.
Kalau rakyat biasa langgar lubang sampai ada yang meninggal pun, buat bodoh je.. Sampai kena ada surat untuk proses. Hmmmmm sedih plak bila ada double standard mcm ni.— .:ᗩ Z a M:. (@muhd_azam7) December 27, 2020
When a normal citizen hits a pothole and even dies, they ignore it.. Till there’s even a need for a letter to process. Hmmmm its sad when there are double standards like this.
kalau rakyat biasa sampai meninggal pun jalan takkan repair 😢— xæ (@aidiltheazali) December 27, 2020
Normal citizens even when they die the road isn’t repaired.
So far, neither KJ, nor the Public Works Department have commented further on this matter, though there were some Twitter users who urged for the Minister to raise the issue in Parliament.

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VR And AR In The Spotlight For Upcoming Facebook Event

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Virtual and Augmented reality will be taking centre stage on 16 September as Facebook will showcase the latest developments in their upcoming conference.

Formerly known as Occulus Connect, (now Facebook Connect), it’s reported that the social media giant is looking to unveil more about their Horizon project, which is an entirely virtual world created by the company.
Like straight out a science-fiction movie, users can explore, communicate, play and create in that virtual space.
The event will also highlight the work done by Facebook Reality Labs, the company’s virtual and augmented reality division.
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Sabahans Turned Out To Vote In Awesome Costumes & It’s ABSOLUTELY Legal

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Sabahan voters are turning up to the polling booth in style.

With the Sabah state elections taking place on September 26, 2020, the people from the Land below the Wind are showing the entire country that politics can be quite a whimsical affair.
Images shared online captures voters attending polls as well as casting their ballots in colorful costumes.
One citizen drew smiles when he proudly walked to the ballot box at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tansau in Penampang fully dressed in a classic white Mighty Morphin Power Rangers suite.

While another man channeled his “pendekar” spirit and casted his vote in traditional ethnic clothing complimented by a shining tiara.
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Polling in Sabah begins from 7 am till 5 pm with 741 polling stations opened in 73 constituencies. Over 1 million people are expected to cast their ballots during Sabah’s 16th state elections.
How is this legal?
With the Covid-19 pandemic still plaguing the country, the Malaysian Elections Commision (SPR) have maintained strict guidelines and standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure that voting can be done smoothly and safely.
Voters queueing at physical distance during polling day.(Facebook/jabatanpenerangansabah)
According to SPR regulations, Malaysian voters do not have a dress code to abide by.
The Election Offences Act 1954 dictates that voters are not allowed to be within 50 meters or enter the polling stations if they are wearing clothing or carrying any items that display the name, image, or symbol of a political party or candidate.
Former SPR Chairman Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah had explained that as long as a person is appropriately dressed, then there are no obstacles for them to legally cast their ballots during a general election.
Just try not to show up completely naked and you won’t be spending the night in jail.

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Young Man Drives 1999 Proton Iswara To Save Money, Prefers It Over Brand New Myvi

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Is there anything wrong with driving an old car?

A dirty old car suggests a dirty, sloppy driver with no pride in him or herself.
But a 29-year-old Malaysian is proud of his Proton Iswara inherited from his grandfather.
It was in rough condition, but Ken gave it a makeover.
He could not afford the cheapest new car back then as he had just graduated from university.
When he first shared his cost-saving journey on social media two years ago, netizens commented on his decision to choose financial stability over his image.
He recently updated his experience driving the old car on Facebook, saying he had no regrets.

No Reason To Change
Modern consumers are often guilty of assuming it’s necessary to change cars every few years to get ahead.
Likewise, some netizens reasoned that it was time for him to change to a better car now that he is entering his 30s.
They commented that those who use older cars are much more likely to be killed or severely injured than drivers of newer cars with modern safety features.
Ken said he could afford to get a Myvi but does not see the need.
He said it’s more important to build up savings for emergencies, family, future planning and investments.
You might be thinking, surely at the age of 29 with five years of joining the white collar workforce, I am capable of getting a better car to replace this aging Saga Iswara. You are right, it is possible for me to do so and even buying a new Myvi 1.3.Proton Iswara owner Ken on his old jalopy being perfectly alright to do the job.
Over the past four years, he had spent about RM9,000 on repairs and maintenance.
The amount is modest given that it also included regular servicing, paint respray, and engine top overhaul, among other works.
Ken added that his sharing encourages people who want to drive old cars.
He said there isn’t any problem doing so, as long as you don’t mind what people say about the vehicle you drive.

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Victim’s Family Ask Public’s Help To Produce Dashcam Vids To Help Solve Hit-And-Run Case

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The family of a woman who was run over by a Proton Wira and then a lorry is seeking help from the public to come forward with dashcam video to help with investigations.

The woman, Noor Daweena binti Rosdey, was riding on a motorcycle when she was run over by a car around 1.30pm to 2pm.
Pada sesiapa yang lalu jalan menuju pandan indah after toll loke yew semalam and ada record dashcam please help us. Please viralkan sampai jumpa. pic.twitter.com/9dh8y0R1lu— ANNE (@_moonree) June 22, 2022
Tengah hari semalam. Sini tempat berlaku kemalangan. Please sesiapa yang ada bukti bantu kami. twitter do your magic for us 😭🙏 pic.twitter.com/QzKDQLlZlx— ANNE (@_moonree) June 22, 2022
The impact threw her on the road. Unfortunately, an oncoming 10-tonne lorry couldn’t brake in time and ran her over.
It’s believed she died on the scene. The grisly accident caused a long traffic jam at KM2.9 after the Loke Yew toll plaza.
The family urged anyone with video evidence to come forward with the footage so it can be used as evidence and hopefully, help identify the Proton Wira driver.
Anyone with dash cam yang lalu this specific area, around 1:30 – 2:00 Pm yesterday. We really need your help https://t.co/p7Usg6HwHM— . (@Syahryxzat) June 22, 2022

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7 Merdeka videos that will 100% give you all the cheesy, patriotic feels (2019)

We’re two sleeps away from our National Day and as usual, local mega corporations are pulling on the nation’s heartstrings with the release of their promotional videos.
We’ve arranged the 7 best videos we saw so far in a neat little article for you to soak up the patriotism and then ask the person next to you if someone is cutting onions.
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1. Apabila Dr Mahathir ditanya mengenai Merdeka
Technically this one isn’t by a company. However, considering it’s Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed’s official National Day video, obviously, we had to include it in this list!

2. 62 Tahun Utuh Bersama Malaysia
Using the different ways people show their love to their country as a metaphor for how diverse our country is, Mydin’s National Day video also subtly encouraged people to take care of the environment!

3. UNI
A play on the word “university” and “unity”, Petronas reminds us that peace, harmony and friendship comes from inclusivity first.

4. 100% Malaysia
While it may be true that in the past, the ethnic groups in Malaysia were separate. Nowadays, it is almost impossible to find a Malaysian that is purely one ethnicity. And that is the message Maxis intends to share this National Day with their star-studded video.

5. Bersama Melakar Kemenangan
It’s undoubtedly true that sports somehow ALWAYS manages to bring Malaysians together. CIMB rides on this theme in their National Day video with the Pocket Rocketman, Azizulhasni Awang.

6. Projek Footbraille oleh Digi
This National Day, Digi has been busy with Project Footbraille, their effort to help all Malaysians, even those differently-abled, experience the important moments that mean the most to us.

7. ‘We are Malaysians’ Series #2
IJM Land’s simple yet powerful video pays homage to our cultural dance variations, highlighting both the differences AND similarities each have and mirroring that to our people.

Besides these seven, we also wrote about RHB’s National Day video released earlier this month.
It was a painful reminder that we Malaysians can accidentally be weary of each other due to our differences but it also reminds us that we don’t have to be that way.
Have you seen any other really good National Day videos?
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‘The Candy Girls’ Cancer Survivor Group Lives Life Larger Than Ever

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For many women, a breast cancer diagnosis may seem like all hope is lost. Diagnosed patients often feel distressed and helpless, as if they are alone on their journey. These feelings are often amplified by the strong stigma around discussing breast cancer openly for fear of guilt, shame or fear of being a burden.

However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many survivors and patients who have conquered the same hardships.
“As a doctor, when we treat our patients, we don’t get a lot of close contact. Sometimes your clinic duration is very short, and you can’t really talk to them for too long … you [often] don’t understand what they have gone through and what happens to them when they walk out from your clinic. All of them have a very special story,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. See Mee-Hoong, Head of Breast Surgery Unit at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Three brave breast cancer survivors from a not-for-profit organisation at UMMC, called The Candy Girls, share their story with cancer.
The Candy Girls breast cancer support group.(Credit: UMMC Candy Girls Support Group/Facebook)
The love of a family
E-hailing driver Phyllis Yeoh’s personal story with breast cancer began over a decade ago, when she first discovered a lump on her right breast. “The doctor told me there was a lump, and that I needed to undergo surgery. I had six cycles of chemotherapy and fifteen [sessions] of radiotherapy,” she recalled somberly. “It was very difficult because my body was weak.”
Phyllis was diagnosed with breast cancer BRCA2 (BReast CAncer gene 2), and those who have inherited a harmful variant in BRCA2 tend to develop cancer at a younger age. She had a particularly gruelling journey on her road to cancer survival, with her needing to rest for six days straight after each treatment cycle.
However, Phyllis credits being able to stay headstrong through the difficult times due to the love and support of her family. From the very first day of her checkup, her parents have never left her side – with her mother becoming her primary caretaker and constantly going the extra mile for her.
Phyllis (far right) with her family.(Credit: Phyllis Yeoh)
It would be a lie to say Phyllis hadn’t felt that she was nearing the end of the road. “I texted my cousin and said, ‘If anything really happens to me, please take care of my parents’,” she shared tearfully. “My cousin replied, ‘Don’t think of those negative things, you have to be positive’. I [thought to myself] ‘yes, I must continue with my journey. I shouldn’t give up [now]’.”
Knowing how she has been able to carry on with the help of those around her, Phyllis has been actively giving back to those in the same position. “When I was a Grab driver, I would wake up at 6am… sometimes I would send passengers to the hospital and tell them ‘Okay, you don’t need to pay’,” Phyllis confessed, with a smile on her face.
Because it’s usually patients who are [visiting] the hospital. I’m very proud of myself [for] walking through this journey and [being able to] help people.Phyllis Yeoh, breast cancer survivor.
Battling breast cancer admidst Covid-19
For schoolteacher Cikgu Nora, cancer was not an unfamiliar topic in her life, as her own mother had also passed away from cervical cancer. Her own journey with cancer began in May 2020, during the tumultuous times of the pandemic and the MCO (Movement Control Order).
Every so often, I would perform a routine checkup in the bathroom while I’m showering. And I found a lump around my right breast.Cikgu Nora, part of The Candy Girls
Her mammogram results revealed that the lump was about 2cm in size, catching her breast cancer diagnosis between Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the disease.
Cikgu Nora was surprised and shocked by her diagnosis, with her first thought being that she wouldn’t be able to live for long. However, as a mother and a wife, the love for her family kept her going. She was then referred to UMMC for a second opinion, where it was recommended that she undergo a number of cancer treatments.
Cikgu Nora with her daughter, 1 out of her 4 children.(Credit: Norashilawati Bt Mohamed Nor)
Her battle with breast cancer was long and arduous. Opting for six rounds of chemotherapy,  Cikgu Nora was close to giving up during those times, particularly during her fourth session. “My body was shivering, and I was asleep throughout the day,” she recalled.
Beyond family, her principal was a ray of hope in her life, encouraging her to keep going as she had already come so far. Cikgu Nora finished her remaining chemotherapy sessions and a lumpectomy, removing a total of 17 lymph nodes and other suspicious lumps.
“We have to act early and quickly. In the earlier stages [of breast cancer], it is still curable, so don’t be afraid of going through chemotherapy,” Cikgu Nora emphasised, encouraging fellow breast cancer patients to go for their treatments, and that they are not alone in this journey.
When I joined [breast cancer] support groups, I realised that many others share similar journeys and experiences, and they have managed to overcome [their situations] – so why [can’t the same be true] for myself?Cikgu Nora
Overcoming health challenges twice
Breast cancer wasn’t Lim Chiou Ling’s first encounter with a serious medical condition. Years prior to her cancer diagnosis, she suffered a stroke, which caused her to have trouble walking and speaking.
I was almost paralysed. But I’m a very strong person, [so] I went for all the physio and learned how to walk again.Lim Chiou Ling
This strength carried on to Chiou Ling’s breast cancer diagnosis, where she was able to power through her treatments, knowing that she was at least able to walk, talk and eat properly.
The Candy Girls support group has given her the chance to enjoy brand-new experiences, such as dancing on stage, climbing Mount Kinabalu, and participating in a half-marathon.
Chiou Ling (far left) enjoying breakfast with her Candy Girls Pink Dance Crew members.(Credit: Lim Chiou Ling)
We tell people, ‘It’s okay [if you] have breast cancer, life still goes on [and] you can be [even] happier than before.Lim Chiou Ling
“[For women] who are more than 40 to 50 years old, don’t forget to get your breast checked, and for those who have breast cancer, life is always beyond our cancer – we are always with you, so don’t give up.” added Assoc. Prof. Dr. See.
The fight for breast cancer awareness goes beyond Pink October. This is why medical face mask company MEDICOS has partnered with UMMC and the Candy Girls to launch the Hope Is Just Around The Corner campaign to spread hope to all breast cancer patients and caregivers, to consistently share their experiences with each other to ease the journey in battling this disease.
In conjunction with this campaign, the full video testimonials shared by the breast cancer survivors can be viewed on the MEDICOS Facebook page or YouTube channel.

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[Watch] Woman Traumatized After PJ Road Bully Threatened To Hit E-Hailing Driver

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The traffic is always bad these days, whether it’s the peak traffic hour or not. Unfortunately, a woman who was a passenger in an e-hailing ride was caught in the middle of a road rage incident.

Zabeda (@zabedabedoo) posted on Twitter a video of the heated encounter between her e-hailing driver and another car driver along a road in Petaling Jaya yesterday (23 December).
The video went viral with 2.1M views, 10.3k retweets, and 16.3k likes at the time of writing.
The driver on the left side of the lane started shouting at the e-hailing driver and blocked the path, forcing both cars to stop in the middle of the road.
Both drivers exited their cars and got into a verbal spat. The angered driver then reached into his car to bring out a wooden club and threatened to hit the e-hailing driver.
In the video, a motorcyclist behind the e-hailing ride could be seen witnessing the incident.
My first experience of roadbully… kinda still abit shaken up😵💫 pic.twitter.com/i1J0ychV9Q— z̾a̾b̾a̾🏴🚩 (@zabedabedoo) December 23, 2022
Zabeda said the road bully suddenly entered the left lane from the right lane, so her e-hailing driver sounded the horn.
However, the road bully wouldn’t move when the light turned green, so he got honked by the e-hailing driver again, which started the whole verbal spar.
Zabeda said she’s still shaken from the incident and has asked her father to help lodge a police report.
Netizens advised her to lodge a police report because road users aren’t supposed to have any weapons in their cars.
They also praised her for her quick thinking to record the number plate of the road bully.
A netizen reminded others not to exit their vehicles if they ever encounter a road bully. He said the car is likelier our best protection in a similar situation.
Report kat polis, he cannot have weapon in the car.. arrestable offence…— Thayanand (@thaya79) December 23, 2022
well you did the right thing recording the whole thing siap ada no plate. nice!@PDRMsia @PDRMsia_Trafik jemput kutip— Anas (@anas4fifi) December 23, 2022
In self defence driving, avoid getting down the car if you ever came across a road bully. The car is your best protection. kalau turun suddenly kena tikam, memang gone your life.— Umar (@muhammadxumar) December 23, 2022

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Three Malaysian Women Win UK-Based SEA Awards For Remarkable Work In Science, Arts & Social Work

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Three remarkable Malaysians made the nation proud at the 2020 Women Of The Future Southeast Asia Awards when they emerged victorious in three separate categories.
Social worker Heidy Quah of Refuge For The Refugees, scientist Dr Chew Bee Lynn from Universiti Sains Malaysia and professional photographer Annice Lyn of Anntopia each were declared winners of the Community Spirit & Public Service, Science, Technology & Digital and Arts & Culture categories respectively.
The three amazing women were among 10 Southeast Asian figures who were named winners at the regional awards ceremony aimed at providing a platform to showcase regional emerging leaders.
         View this post on Instagram           #WOFSoutheastAsia Over the past three years, we’ve had an incredible 26 shortlisted candidates from #Malaysia! From news anchors to CEOs, they are a truly talented bunch! #SoutheastAsia #Talent #Networks #RoleModels #Inspiring #Celebrating #Empowering A post shared by  Women Of The Future (@womenoffuture) on Mar 4, 2020 at 2:01am PST
The Women Of The Future Award was actually established in 2006 in the United Kingdom and began honouring outstanding Southeast Asian women from various fields in 2018.
While the awards ceremony is usually held in a grand fashion worthy of the women being honoured, the Covid-19 pandemic switched things up and it was held online for the first time last night (25th June).

However, the excitement was no less exuberant as the winners watched their names flash across the screen.
Meet the amazing Malaysian winners
Heidy Quah, Director & Founder of Refuge For The Refugees
Heidy Quah at the 2019 Women of the Future Awards in Singapore.(Credit: @heidyquah/Instagram)
For her stellar work in running a non-profit organisation (NGO)  that raises awareness of the plight of refugees in Malaysia and provides education for refugee children, Heidy Quah was named Community Spirit & Public Service Award Winner.
Refuge For The Refugees currently supports 35 refugee schools, two halfway homes and a refugee vocational training school in Malaysia and Myanmar.
Heidy founded the NGO in 2012 when she was just 18 years old.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Women Of The Future (@womenoffuture) on Jun 25, 2020 at 8:14am PDT
Dr Chew Bee Lynn, researcher at USM
Dr Chew Bee Lynn(Credit: ResearchGate)
The Science,Technology & Digital Award Winner Dr Chew Bee Lyn is an academician and researcher at Universiti Sains Malaysia who specialises in plant tissue culture.
This means that the intelligent scientist works with local growers to introduce practical agricultural technologies which includes the production of high-quality fruit plant stocks.
Her ultimate goal is to merge plant science with modern farming techniques to produce quality plants that are affordable and nutritious for the Malaysian diet.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Women Of The Future (@womenoffuture) on Jun 25, 2020 at 5:44am PDT
Annice Lyn, professional photographer
Annice Lyn.(Credit: @annicelyn/Instagram via Richard Jun)
Annice Lyn is probably most known for being the only accredited female Malaysian photographer for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, North Korea.
But her accolades and expertise doesn’t just stop there.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Annice Lyn (@annicelyn) on Feb 14, 2018 at 4:26am PST
The former national competitive figure skater was also the Chief Photographer for the Malaysian figure skating team, she covered the 2018 Malaysian General Elections and had her work featured in international campaigns, news and agencies such as Samsung, Getty, Associated Press and Forbes.
With all these impressive achievements under her belt, it’s no wonder that Annice was declared the Arts & Culture Winner.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Women Of The Future (@womenoffuture) on Jun 25, 2020 at 5:15am PDT
TRP would like to give our congratulations to these amazing women. They are an inspiration to us all.

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Oakwood Hotel Features 100 Mom’s Favourite Dishes For Ramadhan Buffet

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This coming fasting month, Oakwood Hotel & Residences introduces 100 mother’s favourite dishes (Masakan Ibunda 100 Aneka Pilihan) from 24 March to 20 April 2023.

Oakwood Hotel & Residences, now under Ascott, wants guests to revisit the fondest memories of savouring their mother’s cooking through the 100 dishes.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
This year, their Celebrity Chef, Muhamad Zulfikar Ali bin Mahdi or better known as Chef Z will introduce his own Middle East recipe with the main highlight being the Lebanese Lamb Shank Kabsa.
When asked about his most recommended dish on the menu, Chef Z said that his Lamb Shank Kabsa is strongly recommended.
Lamb Shank Kabsa (right). Chef Z (left).(Credit: Oakwood Hotel & Residences, Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
I’ve noticed that whenever Ramadan comes, Malaysians will choose to find Arabian cuisine, especially those with lamb as their highlight. I don’t even know why this happens but they do, and they are willing to wait in long lines for it. Maybe it’s because lambs are considerably pricier during Ramadan and people just get the craze for it.So that’s why my main focus for this year is the Lamb Shank Kabsah. It’s a crowd’s favourite.Chef Z, Celebrity Chef & Chef for Oakwood Hotel & Residences’s Ramadan Buffet
Besides that, they also have kampung cuisines such as Itik Salai Masak Cili Api, Rendang Daging, Ayam Bakar Black Pepper, Sotong Kembang Masak Petai, Ikan Masak Asam Pedas, Petola Masak Lemak, Ulam-ulaman, and various more dishes.
Chef Z is enriched with 24 years of experience ranging from JW Marriott Bukit Bintang, Mandarin Oriental KLCC, G Towel Hotel, 4 Points by Sheraton, Vivatel, Park Inn by Radisson Putrajaya, Berjaya Times Square to current Oakwood Hotel & Residences.
He’s also been featured in MHI TV3, Borak Kopitiam TV3, Lawak Boss Boss Astro Prima, PA&MA Astro Warna RIA, and magazines such as Rapi, Rasa and many more.
Itik Salai Masak Cili Api (right) and Ayam Bakar Black pepper (left).(Credit: Oakwood Hotel & Residences)
The buffet is priced at RM118 for adults, RM88 for senior citizens and RM59 for children between the ages of 5 – 11 years old.
However, early birds can get the buffet for RM88 only, if you book early from 20 February to 18 March 2023.
You can also get their Lamb Shank Khabsa only for RM55 through a drive-through at the hotel.
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Masakan Ibunda 100 Aneka Pilihan @ Oakwood Hotel & Residences
Venue: TrEat Restaurant, Oakwood Hotel & Residence Kuala Lumpur, 222, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurContact: 603 2720 3827 (TrEat Restaurant)Price: RM118 (Adult), RM88 (Senior Citizen), RM59 (Children)
For more info, visit Oakwood KL’s Facebook and Instagram.

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Malaysian Influencer Reveals How Much She Paid For 15 Seconds Of Fame On NYC’s Times Square Billboard

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If you have been on TikTok a lot, you’ll definitely be accustomed to this famous influencer that reviews basically everything, from food and products to long trips in the US and even paid toilets!

Her famous tagline is, “Trying … (everything) so you don’t have to”. Her name is Ivor Xian Z. Previously a law graduate, she found her true calling in making entertaining & informational review videos, as well as founding her own organic cosmetic business, HYGR.
(Credit: @ivor_xianz / TikTok)
Recently on her trip to New York, she posted a video of her brand going on the big screen at the famous Times Square. Her caption read, “Look, Dad, the brand you told me wouldn’t do well is finally on the big screen.”
The video featured Ivor standing in front of the billboard holding her multipurpose lip balm product while waiting for the ad to come out. When the 15-second ad finally did, she excitedly applied the lip balm on her lips and posed with her ad behind her.
  @ivor_xianz Look dad the brand u told me that it wouldn’t do well is finally on the big screen 🥰❤🇲🇾 @HYGR #timesquarenewyork ♬ original sound  – Ivor trying so u dont hve to
Apart from her fans congratulating her, many wondered how much Ivor paid. They were curious and wanted to know more.
Well, Ivor, being the queen of reviewing everything as simply as she can, made another video just to explain how she did it and how much she spent on it.
In the video, she clarified that she actually didn’t spend that much on it, as most people would think so. In fact, she only paid $40 (RM183) for the 15-second ad, through an app specially designed for that billboard advertising called TSX.
  @ivor_xianz Replying to @hzlntttttt how to feature yourself on Timesquare billboard New York 🇺🇸❤😂 #timesquarenewyork ♬ original sound  – Ivor trying so u dont hve to
How does it work?
Ivor explained that one billboard is indeed expensive, costing a minimum of $5,000 a day, depending on the location, and whether it’s an image or a video. But some companies are smart to find a loophole, which is to buy the billboard for a whole month and just open up a 15-second slot for all the interested brands, influencers or anyone, for an affordable price.
She illustrated the breakdown with a simple calculation. If they need to pay $20,000 for a month of the billboard and sell it in small bits that cost $40 for 15 secs, they would get approximately $7 million in sales for a month.
(Credit: @ivor_xianz / TikTok)
She told her viewers that she is not the one who’s rich, the rich person is the company that buys the whole billboard for a month.
As she didn’t have a billboard-ready ad made for HYGR during her trip to the US, she recorded a simple video of herself using the lip balm and deodorant in her bathroom. It was just a simple last-minute video, but she still made it on the “big screen”.
The video needs to be uploaded in a square ratio and they’ll review it in an hour or so to see if it’s accepted or not. For your information, hers got rejected thrice because apparently, you can’t put a website link in the video.
Lastly, she advised that you need to be 15 minutes early to the billboard if you wanna catch it live because if you’re one minute late, you’ll miss your 15 seconds of fame.

It was the best $40 I’ve ever spent for my 15 seconds of fame.
Ivor Xian Z, Malaysian Influencer & Founder of HYGR
What’s TSX?
Based on our search, TSX Entertainment is a company that deals with advertising on one of the main billboards in Times Square, New York City. According to Fast Company, eventually, TSX Entertainment will use the billboard to broadcast concerts and other related pop-culture programs, but currently, they’re leasing it to the public through 15-second videos.
Basically, anyone can feature their videos (of doing anything) on the billboard, given that they follow the basic rules of a screen viewed by around 400,000 people a day, which includes no nudity, violence or offensive content.
Previously, one person even posted a straight 15-second video of her sipping wine, and another posted a video of them taking a mundane selfie. Mostly, people post their own videos of them at Times Square, just to witness themselves on the big screen, live. All you have to do is download the TSX app, book your slot, and pay $40 for your 15 seconds of fame. As simple as that.
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The co-founder and co-Ceo of TSX Entertainment, Nick Holmstén said that they wanna stray away from big companies buying slots to advertise their products as they can make it in their own way. TSR wants to support small/medium-sized brands or influencers to make it big on their 25-foot-high LED screen, creating more opportunities for an average Joe or an innovative brand to be discovered on the world’s largest social feed.

We don’t want companies to buy 15 seconds on that screen, our view is this is the world’s largest social feed. TSX will never end up in a situation where we run traditional programs that are happening on other screens where you can buy long-term advertising campaigns.
Nick Holmstén, Co-founder & Co-Ceo of TSX Entertainment

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