KKM shoots down fake shortsightedness cure, turns out it was KKM approved

Yesterday (July 8, 2019), the Health Ministry (KKM) shared a screenshot of an Instagram account that sold a â€˜drugâ€™ claiming to treat short-sightedness.
KKM has denied that there is no such thing as a ‘drug’ for shortsightedness.

Tiada ubat untuk merawat rabun. Ubat yang diberikan doktor hanya untuk mengawal masalah mata rabun dan TIDAK dijual dalam talian (online).
Jika anda mengalami masalah mata termasuk rabun, jumpa doktor untuk pemeriksaan.
Jangan beli ubat sesuka hati terutama online. pic.twitter.com/W6OeOagfNG
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 8, 2019

There is no medicine to treat shortsightedness. Medicine that is given by doctors only help to control short-sightedness and are NOT sold online.
If you have an eye problem including short-sightedness, please visit a doctor for a check-up.
Donâ€™t buy easily buy medicine especially online.

Unfortunately, the Instagram account has been removed now.

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Though the question that arose in Twitterjaya was, how come it was KKM approved?

Dah check personally on kkm website. Its valid gaisssss. Mmg ada kkm approved. U guys better check dlu. pic.twitter.com/Lyff6vHDmN
â€” Ø®ÙŽÙŠØ±ÙˆÙ†ÙŠØ³Ø§🥀 (@Nieysa_Mokhtar) July 8, 2019

I checked personally on KKM’s website. It’s valid guys. It is KKM approved. You guys better check first.

Funny enough we googled the drug shared on Twitter too.
And yes! It does have KKM approval under a company registered in Kedah.
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Basically, the reason why this product was KKM approved is that all its active ingredients are extracted from natural ingredients like tomatoes, avocados and wild carrots.

The red words are how those ingredients are found in nature(Screenshot via NPRA)

A netizen then cleverly raised how actually, what the company violated was their statement â€œovercome your shortsightedness and astigmatism within at least 2 weeks.â€

Melanggar akta iklan ubat & dia register sebagai produk tradisional (T) pic.twitter.com/ZQFXM7kUUg
â€” RÎžDZÎ› (@redzahanif) July 8, 2019

It goes against the drug advertising act & they registered the product as a traditional medicine

According to the Medicines (Advertisement and Sale) Act 1956, advertising drugs that cure eye problems do fall as a violation of the act.
There are 19 other diseases a drug is not supposed to advertise for.

(Pic Credit: Facebook)

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So what is shortsightedness? And can drugs really help?
Shortsightedness also is known as myopia clinically, is an abnormality of the eyeball that grows too long from front to back.
Hence, to correct this issue, patients need to undergo something called refractive surgery.
The most common refractive surgery we millennials know of is LASIK short for Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.
This surgery helps refocuses light onto the retina.
Or you can sharpen your eyesight by increasing your carrot and tomato intake ya’ll! (Ironically like what that supplement was selling)
Because sorry, there are no drugs or medicine that you can eat to lengthen your eyeballs or give you perfect vision.

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Or even easier, stick to wearing your spectacles 😉.


Experts Argue If Malaysia Should Reopen Borders For Tourism

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As the economy slowly reopens under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), industry players are voicing their opinions on whether we should let tourists back into the country and allow Malaysians to travel abroad.
On one side of the aisle, experts are saying that Malaysia could allow travel to and from countries that are free of Covid-19 as it would have great financial benefits to the country.
As reported by The Sun, Malaysian Wellness Society President Datuk Dr. Rajbans Singh argues that if proper guidelines are set in place, Malaysia could allow tourism to resume by limiting travel to selected countries that are Covid-Safe.
This opinion was shared by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents President Datuk Tan Kok Liang who explained that tourism would boost the nation’s economy as other sectors such as the food and beverage industry and the transportation sector would see business returning from incoming tourists.
Meanwhile, former Deputy Health Minister Dr. Lee Boon Chye says that Malaysia can allow for travel between Covid-Safe countries like China, Taiwan and Vietnam.
The former minister also mentions that other sectors such as certain sports and entertainment facilities as well as education institutions should be allowed to reopen gradually while still maintaining a ban on large scale events and gatherings.
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However, there are still those who remain skeptical if Malaysia is ready to reopen our borders to the world.
Dr Mohamed Al-Hadi Mohamed Razhi, head of Emergency Services at Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara argues that Malaysia should put off letting people travel in and out of the country until we’re sure that the country can maintain a safe Covid-free environment.
The doctor said that it would be impossible to maintain hygiene and social distancing practices if businesses associated with tourism like spas, night clubs, and other tourist attractions are reopened.
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Sharing his views is Thomson Hospita’s Senior Consultant Paediatrician Datuk Dr. Amar Singh H.S.S. who said that restrictions should only be lifted if Malaysians can comply to Covid-guidelines and maintain their own safety and wellbeing.
Dr. Amar explains that the country should instead focus efforts on ensuring that the chain of infection is broken by continually testing for new cases and isolating affected areas.
On June 4, Malaysia recorded 277 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total cases in the country to 8,247.
Globally, coronavirus infections have spread to every single continent on the planet (except for Antarctica) with over 6.5 million confirmed cases and over 300,000 deaths.

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[Watch] It’s Snowing On Gunung Kinabalu Gais!

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Mountaineers on top of Malaysia’s highest peak marvelled at the magical moment when snow sprinkled down on Gunung Kinabalu in Sabah.

The spectacular phenomenon was captured on video and is currently taking the internet by storm.
nearest place I can touch snow today in Malaysia is Kinabalu Mount— Andro ⚜ (@WulayuF) February 28, 2022
It’s a calling??! lesgoo?! By the time we go the mountain covered with snow already😂Kinabalu with Everest vibes😂— Sushmiitha Pillai (@msushmiitha) February 28, 2022
It’s said that the snowfall lasted for only a few minutes at around 7 in the morning.
“Wow! Snow is falling on Mt. Kinabalu guys!” said one ecstatic climber in a clip that shows white powder falling from the sky.

In another video, a group of hikers were seen enjoying the alpine conditions as tiny ice crystals covered their bodies.
  @ivnurjonns #salji #GunungKinabalu #fyp #malimgunungkinabalu ♬ original sound  – IvnurJonn S
Snow in the tropics?
Though it may seem impossible, snowfall in the tropics is not really an anomaly especially in places with very high elevation like Gunung Kinabalu.
According to Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Director Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, cold temperatures below 0°C coupled with just the right amount of humidity can lead to “frost” or small white ice crystals to form at such places.
In a quick interview shared by TV3 journalist Norfazilah Mohd Sahir, the director explained that though the phenomenon is rare, it’s totally natural.
#Viral salji di pergunungan Kinabalu. KP @metmalaysia Muhammad Helmi Abdullah berkata ia bukan perkara mustahil terjadi di tanah tinggi. Ini penjelasan beliau. @BuletinTV3 pic.twitter.com/jIrRscbKE3— Norfazilah Mohd Sahir (Fazy Sahir) (@FazyNewsMPB) February 28, 2022
The last recorded snowfall on Gunung Kinabalu happened in 1975, 1993 and 2018.

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Police Denied DAP Rep Edry Faizal Entry Into PM’s Gotong-Royong Event In His Own Constituency

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Malaysian politicians have been criticised for being slow to act or stealing recognition from volunteers amidst the flood disaster.

The incompetence and the lack of help from the government have brewed resentment among the people for days.
READ MORE: Are Politicians Fooling Themselves Into Believing Their Own Spin?
Just today, Dusun Tua assemblyperson Edry Faizal Eddy Yusof was left perplexed when the police prevented him from attending Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s gotong-royong cleanup event although it was held in his constituency.
Taking to his Twitter, Edry said he was told to welcome the prime minister as a sign of respect.
Since he was turned away by the police, he said he had more important matters to attend to.
PM nak datang. Sebagai ADUN kawasan saya diminta kalau boleh sambutlah sebagai tanda hormat. Kita pun ok je. Tapi pagi ni saya nak masuk ke lokasi, polis tak bagi masuk. Takpalah, saya pun banyak kerja lain. Selamat datang YB @IsmailSabri60. Saya gerak dulu. pic.twitter.com/9aBRj5Ux1Q— Edry Faizal🏴🇲🇾 (@edryfaizal) December 26, 2021
Edry also took a swipe and pointed out that the police had skipped two local disaster management committee meetings.
He reminded them to attend the Hulu Langat district disaster coordination meeting tonight.
Buat pihak @PDRMsia yang garang² pada saya dan orang² kampung tadi. Harap malam ni hadir ya mesyuarat penyelarasan bencana daerah Hulu Langat. Dah dua malam skip meeting. Kita banyak benda nak kena settle ni.— Edry Faizal🏴🇲🇾 (@edryfaizal) December 26, 2021
Should the ambulance or the VIP motorcade go first?
A netizen also shared a video showing the motorcade riding into town while an ambulance was made to wait.
Pukul 9 gerak, pukul 11.30 baru sampai disebabkan jln sesak tutup VIP nak lawat kawasan. Lihat sahaja keadaan kawasan Dusun Nanding pic.twitter.com/bnXf4IofwD— Syazwan Shah 🏴 #ConnectRakyat (@syzwnrose) December 26, 2021
Netizens criticised the behaviour and said putting the life of others second was too much.
Ni melampau lah kalu mcm ni.. ambulan pulak kena tunggu ko punya konvoi.. xpe2, sbb bkn keturunan ko kan yg ditimpa musibah.. Allah Maha Adil.. skrg masih bernyawa boleh lah tunjuk kuasa.. alam barzah kita lain nasib di sana.. good luck— Abdul Tony Bin Ahmad Montana 💉💊🇩🇪💵 (@kecaman) December 26, 2021
Ambulance tu satu kenderaan jer … tapi kena tunggu a parade pass by with full of healthy people. Where is the logic of this? What have these people been eating that affects their common sense and empathy?— solitaire (@solitaire_my128) December 26, 2021
Only in Malaysia. VIP is above the law! A mans life is of no concern. Rakyat life is nothing and is below them. Even an ambulance has to stop & wait for VIP. Its crazy unbelievable. Please do something I implore you YB @Khairykj @DGHisham.— ParanoidAndroid (@parkmart2010) December 26, 2021
A few netizens said the ambulance should be allowed to go first instead of the VIP motorcade.
nampak sgt jaga puak kayangan @PDRMsia org dlm ambulan🚑🚨nenong siren mtk nyawa.agak² la. bg la ambulan lalu dulu.lpas tu stop balik traffic x gitu.klu x nk nyusahkn rakyat..naik la heli 🚁puak² nyusahkn smua org.ni la punca lagi rakyat marah dan x mau derma tabung kerajaan— HusbandNakal (@HusbandNakal) December 26, 2021
With resentment growing among the people, it’s high time for our politicians to buck up for real.

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[Watch] Penang Chicken Rice Seller In Hot Soup Over Links To Non-Halal Eatery

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A Malay eatery in Bayan Lepas is in trouble after it was accused of selling non-halal chicken and ducks to Muslim customers.

The President of the Islamic Religious Council of Penang (MAINPP), Datuk Ir Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman, said that an investigation is being carried out.
Ahmad Zakiyuddin was quoted by Harian Metro as saying that the owner of the business premise is a partner of a non-Muslim who also sells chicken and duck rice.
The matter is also being looked into by the Penang Islamic Religious Department (JHEAIPP) Halal Division.
JHEAIPP inspected the chicken rice business premise in Sungai Ara today (16 August), but it was closed.
Inspections on another premise, alleged to be a branch of the Sungai Ara chicken business in the Persiaran Gurney area, have also been carried out but the owner could not be found.MAINPP president Datuk Ir Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman to Harian Metro.
Ahmad Zakiyuddin said the inspection would be carried out again with the Penang Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) for further action.
The investigations will cover all angles, including allegations of obtaining supplies from non-Muslim owners.
Something Fishy
Earlier, a video recording went viral showing workers from the shop handing over the cooking equipment and food ingredients at their premises to a non-Muslim premise in Paya Terubong.
Komen Netizen pic.twitter.com/S1c2U0e5NA— Adam The Plant Dad ⚯͛ (@ATMology) August 16, 2022
In response, the trader, known as Aliya, uploaded a video on Facebook claiming that the non-Muslim premise merely serves as a place for washing equipment and disposing of food waste.
It is true that we always go to that restaurant, but only to send excess food such as bones to be given to the pet dog of the owner of the premise.The Malay trader explaining his dealings with the non-Muslim premise.
In the video, Aliya also showed how the food at her shop is processed.

It was also announced that the shop is closed because of doubts about the halal status of the food they sell.
An apology was offered for causing the people to have misgivings and anger.
The public is also given assurance that no meat was ever sourced from the non-Muslim premise.
Instead, the chicken rice is cooked by the trader’s employees.
Meanwhile, some netizens who have patronised the trader’s shop gave their point of view.
Before the video went viral, they said there was no reason to suspect the food’s halal status, as everything looked alright.
They also urged the trader to give a complete and thorough explanation.

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3 Individuals – Child Included –  Injured After Fun Fair’s ‘Sotong Ride’ Mishap In Puncak Alam

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What’s considered a fun ride turned awry when three individuals got thrown out of a ride mid-way when it was still operating at a fun fair in Eco Grandeur, Puncak Alam, last night.

Two women and a child were identified as the victim and were rushed to the Shah Alam Hospital in ambulances for further treatment.
As reported by Berita Harian, Kuala Selangor District Police Chief, Superintendent Ramli Kasa said they received the news regarding the incident around 8.50 pm last night.
(Credit: Harian Metro)
According to him, one woman suffered bad injuries while two other individuals’ conditions were unknown yet. Three ambulances and a fire engine were rushed to the scene.
“The case will be further investigated according to Section 6 of the Selangor State Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment 1995, which is operating without a license,” he further stated.
As seen in a viral video circulating on social media, the ‘Sotong Ride’ was still rotating mid-way when the three individuals were thrown off the red ‘car’ to the ground after hitting the safety bars around the ride.
3 Mangsa (2 perempuan, 1 Kanak-Kanak) Cedera Selepas Jatuh Dari Tempat Permainan (Sotong Ride)Fun Fair di Puncak Alam, Selangor Sekitar Jam 8.50 malam tadi – KPD Kuala SelangorVideo : Orang Awam pic.twitter.com/DFdZtUnuQP— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) December 12, 2022
The ‘Sotong ride’ or known as Octopus/Monster ride is a classic ride that can be found in many fun fairs. The ride spins while moving up and down at a slow pace. At the same time, each car at the end of the tentacles spins while the giant arms move up and down in a circular motion.
In 2017, 15 people were injured after a spinning octopus ride smashed into the ground in Thailand. There are many other news of accidents and mishaps from the same ride reported worldwide.

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Azwan Ali Dreams Of Talking To Late Mother, Pulls Out From Gombak On Her Advice

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Flamboyant lawyer Azwan Ali, 56, announced his withdrawal from contesting in the 15th General Election (GE-15) at the last minute.

Azwan, who had wanted to take on his brother Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, said he would support Pakatan Harapan (PH) instead.
He was the first candidate to arrive at the Gombak Parliamentary nomination centre at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sungai Pusu at around 7.30 am.
However, he did not hand in the nomination form.
The nomination centre closed at 10 am before the announcement of candidate confirmation by the Election Commission (SPR).
Azwan or better known as Diva AA said he would root for the PH candidate, Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Yes, I will support PH, PH is a consistent party, so Malaysians should vote for the party that can take us in a new direction.Azwan Ali on his last minute decision to pull out from contesting in Gombak.
Filial Piety
When asked by reporters, Azwan said he had a dream about his late mother, which changed his mind.
Azwan, trying to hold back his tears, said his mother advised him in his dream not to contest.
His mother, Che Tom Yahaya, passed away in 2017 at the age of 82 years.
According to Azwan, the last time he met Azmin was in GE14, and they lost contact.
In the past, Azwan had expressed regret for his bitter relationship with his brother and acknowledged that he, being the younger sibling, should apologise.

No Love Lost
Azwan said he would oppose his elder brother despite his withdrawal from the election.
In the past, Azwan had been criticised for going against his flesh and blood.
Azwan has been vocal in criticizing his sibling and lodged a report regarding the alleged misuse of power and corruption by the Selangor government to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in December 2017.
Azwan Ali arrives at MACC to submit documents over graft allegations against his brotherhttps://t.co/LhaYtGiAWM pic.twitter.com/QzqODGfOMB— The Star (@staronline) December 20, 2017
He contested against Azmin in the 14th General Election (GE14) in the Bukit Antarabangsa State Assembly (DUN) seat.
He lost badly when he only got 90 votes.
In 2019, there were talks that the brothers would bury the hatchet, but it came to nought.
Meanwhile, in the last general election, Azmin won in Gombak by garnering 75,113 votes.
He defeated the BN candidate, Datuk Abdul Rahim Kamarudin and the Pas candidate, Ir. Khairil Nizam with a majority of 48,721 votes.
Battle Royale
This time, Azmin faces a five-corner fight in his bid to defend Gombak, hardly crowded by today’s standard but still a handful.
Kepada 10 orang calon Parlimen Batu,Thank you for making us confuse.Sincerely,pengundi Batu. https://t.co/9PA8GMGA1p— Mariah A 🌸🚀 (@A_marea) November 5, 2022
The former PKR deputy president, now with Bersatu, faces a strong fight from PH.
Also in the fray is UMNO Gombak chairman Datuk Megat Zulkarnain Omar Din, who is for Barisan Nasional (BN).
Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA), using the Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) logo, is represented by Jamaludin Mohd Tahir.
The other is an independent candidate, Zulkifli Ahmad, who is also president of the unknown Parti Bahtera Sejahtera Malaysia.
Azmin is expected to lose, and for a good reason.
He was the mastermind behind the infamous Sheraton Move at the end of February 2020, which saw the collapse of the PH government.
For that, he is labelled a traitor by PH supporters.
Muhyiddin, Azmin, Zuraida dan semua yang ada saham dalam ‘Langkah Sheraton’ sila patuhi Fatwa Hadi ini ☺ pic.twitter.com/WSycdPgPNP— GangUtara (@Gang_Utara) November 1, 2022

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There’s a New Panda In Town And Her Name Is Sheng Yi

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The third panda cub born at the National Zoo Giant Panda Conservation Centre has been named Sheng Yi, reported Bernama.

The name of the giant panda cub was announced by the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan together with the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujin in a ceremony held at Giant Panda Conservation Centre earlier today.
The ceremony was also attended by Deputy Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Ali Biju, China’s Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing and Malaysian Zoological Society (MZS) president Datuk Zaharin Md Arif.
The female cub, the third offspring of the giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang, which was born on 31 May last year, was in good health and is currently weight more than 27 kilogrammes.
“The Malaysian government hopes that Sheng Yi will be able to further boost the existing friendship between Malaysia and China,“ Takiyudin was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Sheng Yi (升谊) – which means peace and friendship – has been on public display since December 2021.
Apart from Sheng Yi, Xing Xing and Liang Liang have two other children born in Malaysia, namely Nuan Nuan, which was in August 2015 and Yi Yi, born in January 2018.
Xing Xing and Liang Liang arrived in the country on May 21, 2014 and will be here for a period of 10 years under the Giant Panda International Conservation Cooperation Agreement Programme.
Under the agreement, every cub born to the Giant Panda couple must be sent back to China at a minimum age of 24 months and not beyond four years old.
Nuan Nuan was sent back to China on November 14, 2017 while Yi Yi was supposed to be sent back to its homeland in April 2020, but had to be postponed because China was still closing its conservation center at that time due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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M. Nasir’s SAVAGE behavior on TV interview goes viral

Malaysians are losing it over a viral video of Datuk M. Nasirâ€™s savage TV interview currently making rounds on the internet.

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The renowned 62-year-old singer-composer was recently a guest on entertainment variety show ‘Meletop‘ and gave audience members quite the show with his rather, shall we sayâ€¦ energetic appearance.

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In a 58-second excerpt of the Hari Raya special shared by Twitter user @muazsafian, the music legend looked to be in an awfully chill mood during the back-and-forth with show hosts Neelofa dan Nabil Ahmad.

Kalau aku gelak, korang kena gelak gak! pic.twitter.com/pxEThpjRab
â€” muaz2.0 (@muazsafian) June 12, 2019

In it, the pair had a hilariously hard time getting the show along as their lines of questions kept being met with M.Nasirâ€™s depthless and sarcastic replies.

Neelofa: “How was your Raya Datuk?”
M.Nasir: “OK…”

Both Neelofa and Nabil tried their best to weed-out the nonsense and get Hang Tuah to spill some tea, but the veteran actor however had other things in store, giving the duo merely one-word replies to their queries.

If y’all didn’t know, M.Nasir played the legendary warrior in Puteri Guning Ledang together with actress Tiara Jacquelina(Picture Credit: Facebook)

Nabil: What’s your go to, must have dish for Raya?
M.Nasir: Ketupat..
Nabil: Do you have any favorites? Something specific?
M.Nasir: Ummmâ€¦ Ketupat laaâ€¦

Having more than 36,000 retweets and close to 20,000 likes, the singerâ€™s tranquil and uncaring demeanor had both the show’s live audience and netizens dying in amusement.

This is soo me bila malas nak layan orang 🤣
â€” EL 🌻 (@__Sofeaaao) June 13, 2019

“This is me when I’m too lazy to talk to people..”

yaallah comel do 😂😂😂
â€” hanaa (@littlepotatho) June 13, 2019

“So cuteee”
Some are even saying that the celebrity’s nature during the show resembles another popular stoic figure in entertainment.

Dato. M.Nasir is asian Keanu Reeves. Hands down😂
â€” Faiz (à¹‘ËƒÌµá´—Ë‚Ìµ) (@kektuzz) June 13, 2019

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You can catch M. Nasir’s savagery in the full interview here:


This Is How You Can Get Up To 50% Off Your Electricity Bill During MCO

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Previously, it was announced that everyone would be getting a discount of 2% on their energy bill under the Prihatin economic stimulus package.
The good news is, the 2% discount actually applies to non-residential units such as commercial, industrial, and certain specific agricultural sectors.
Everyone else is getting a bigger discount. The 6 most affected commercial sectors will see a discount of 15%, such as hotel operators, travel agencies, local airline offices, shopping malls, convention centers, and theme parks.
 If you were worried that staying at home all day long will push up your utility bill, don’t worry! The best news is that residential units will start off with a 50% discount!
Of course, don’t be over-zealous and turn the air-conditioner on 24/7.
Only those whose utility bill is less than 200kWj in April will be entitled to 50% off their full bill.
If you use anywhere from 201kWj – 300kWj, then you get a 25% discount
If you use anywhere from 301kWj – 600kWj, then you get a 15% discount.
If you use more than 600kWj, then you’ll still get a 2% discount.
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Basically, the TNB discount helps to ease the burden on those staying at home. However, that’s not a reason to waste energy. Remember your good habits of turning off lights in an unused room and don’t let the air-conditioner run 24/7.

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Malaysia’s First Pet Pharmacy Has Opened In Midvalley Southkey Johor Bahru

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Need to pick up some medication for your pet, but don’t wanna go through the trouble of sitting in a vet’s waiting room for a couple of hours?
Well, pet owners can now get all their pet supplies from Malaysia’s first pet pharmacy!
The veterinary-exclusive pharmacy at The Mall, Midvalley Southkey, Johor Bahru is the first of its kind in Malaysia and was opened by local pet food and supplies retailer Pet Lovers Centre (PLC).
With the opening of Malaysia’s first vet pharmacy exclusively for pets, PLC hopes to step up the level of pet care offered by the pet industry in Malaysia.Pet Lovers Centre via Inside Retail Asia
The pharmacy provides various brands of pet medication, dubbed ‘petceuticals’ by PLC, including those to prevent ticks and fleas, heartworm, intestinal worms as well as other pet supplements, and shampoos.

Animal lovers will also be able to get basic nutritional and medical advice from professionally trained veterinary pharmacists for your furbabies.
It seems like they’ve thought of everything pet owners need and even added flavourings, like meat, fruits, or honey to compounded medicines to make them more palatable for pets with picky appetites.

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TSMY Sends Popular Local YouTuber Sugu Pavithra Surprise Gifts

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After winning the hearts of the Malaysian public, Sugu Pavithra has also apparently impressed Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin himself.
New Straits Times reported that the popular YouTube duo has recently received a special delivery from Muhyiddin.
It seems that the premier has sent the family, who currently lives on an estate, a camera tripod, microwave, oven, rice cooker, and other cooking essentials.
Speaking to New Straits Times, Pavithra expressed her surprise at receiving the parcel.
I have never thought of receiving gifts from the Prime Minister. Who am I? I am only an ordinary person. I even received a special card from him that had the message: keep up the good work, just stay at home.S. Pavithra via NST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g480j09Vmi8

According to Pavithra, nobody had informed her the package would be arriving and the accompanying note did not state the identity of the sender.
Instead, a few hours after it arrived, the Prime Ministerâ€™s Office gave her a call to check whether it had arrived safely.
I would like to thank him and meet him personally but I know it is impossible to meet him during this Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).S. Pavithra via NST
Pavithra shared that Muhyiddin also reminded her to continue cooking and to share her delicious fare with her neighbours, which she has apparently been doing.
The mother of two added that she has yet to make use of all the gifts she received. The only item she has used was the camera tripod she set up for a live interview, while she still uses her camera cup to hold her phone while she records her cooking videos.

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[Watch] Johor Fishermen Allegedly Chased Away By Singapore Coast Guard From Malaysian Waters

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A viral video recently showed a group of local fishermen having a verbal altercation with the Singapore police coast guard.

The Singapore police seemingly tried to chase the group away and were met with an exchange of angry words.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the police allegedly tried to prevent a group of 10 fishermen from setting up their shrimp nets in the Pasir Laba area, near the Second Link Bridge in Iskandar Puteri, at 5.30pm on 23 October.

Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad was quoted by Malaysiakini as saying that he regretted the actions of the Singaporean authorities for using harsh words during the argument with the fishermen.
What’s regrettable is that the fishermen were anchoring their nets within the nation’s waters in the Straits of Johor and the Singaporean authorities were the ones who entered our borders illegally.Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad said, as reported by BuletinTV3
Fortunately, the fishermen managed to capture the incident on video as proof that they were still within Malaysian waters.
Iskandar Puteri police chief Rahmat Ariffin confirmed that the police had received a report at 2.30pm on 24 October and further investigations are underway.
Members of the public are advised against making speculation on the matter which could lead to public disturbance.
A netizen who caught wind of the incident wondered why the Malaysian coast guards weren’t present.

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[Watch] Istana Negara Shares Video Of King Giving Way To Ambulance

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Istana Negara via its official Facebook account recently shared a video of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah giving way to an ambulance while driving.

According to the video’s caption, at the time, the King was driving from Pekan, Pahang to Istana Abdulaziz in Kuantan.
The video was shot from within the car the King was travelling in.

Rule Nine of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 states that emergency vehicles that are on duty, which includes ambulances, have the right of way over other traffic. However, they must warn others by siren and are bound by legal responsibilities and traffic laws.


18 Malaysians Declared As Bankrupt Per Day Between 2018 And This Year, Says Insolvency Department

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A total of 274,628 Malaysian have been declared bankrupt with 46,132 of the cases were recorded between 2018 and May this year, according to the Insolvency Department, reported The Star.

Nearly 60% of those declared bankrupt in the last five years are aged between 25 and 44 years old, the report stated.
According to the English daily report, half of Malaysians that have been declared bankrupt were due to personal loans, followed by vehicle hire purchases, business loans, and outstanding credit card payments.
 “The number of petitions (by debtors and creditors) filed every day in 2022 is 17.
“The number of cases registered every day in 2022 stands at 18,” the department said.
The Insolvency Department however noted that the number of bankruptcies in the country had been on the decline – with 16,000 cases recorded in 2018 – compared to 6,500 cases that were recorded last year.
This however could be attributed to the amendment to the Insolvency Act on 20 September 2020 that increased the bankruptcy threshold from RM50,000 to RM100,000, the report stated.
Over 58% of those who were declared bankrupt in the last five years are in debt ranging from RM100,000 to RM499,999, while almost 8% are in the RM500,000 to RM999,999 bracket, and about 5% have debts of over RM1 million.
Despite the drop in numbers of bankruptcy, consumer financial expert Prof Dr Mohamad Fazli Sabri said that it is still an alarming situation that 18 people were declared bankrupt on a daily basis.
The dean of the Human Ecology Faculty at Universiti Putra Malaysia also advised the public to seek help from professionals prior to making any new loan commitments.
“The fact that many of them fall into bankruptcy due to personal loans is something that is worrying because we have no idea why they have taken loans; they could have spent the money on something that was not a necessity.
“But it is also possible that these people are taking loans to pay their debts. They should have sought advice from the experts, for example, the Credit Counselling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK),” he added.

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Kid With Exploding Phone Gets a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G

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After reports of a free smartphone for B40 student burst into flames circulated, YES 4G were quick to respond by investigating the flaming smartphone incident and reassured those who had received the YES 4G Altitude LTE smartphone as a part of the Jaringan Prihatin programme that it was an extremely rare incident.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi Malaysia reached out to Suryani Abd Ghani, and gave her nephew a brand new Redmi Note 10 5G.

Let’s compare
The specifications for both smartphones are as follows:
YES Altitude 4G LTE.
Release Year: 1996.RAM: 1GB.Storage: 8GB (expandable).Display: 5in.Resolution: 1280 by 720.SoC: Snapdragon 410.CPU: 4 Cores (1.0GHz).MSRP at release: RM399.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G.
Release Year: 2021.RAM: 4GB to 6GB.Storage: 64GB to 128GB (expandable)Display: 6.5in.Resolution: 2400 by 1080.SoC: MiaTek Dimensity 700.CPU: 8 Cores (2×2.2GHz 6×2.0GHz)MSRP at release: starting at RM739.
Admittedly this is not a fair comparison. However, it does show the disparity in the capabilities of an education centric smartphone that was given for free in the Jaringan Prihatin programme and a mid range contemporary smartphone.

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Netizens Not Too Happy Over Decision To Legalise Fireworks And Firecrackers

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While the legalisation of fireworks may seem like something many would accept with open arms (especially with our various festive seasons), it is proving to be quite the contrary.

Many netizens have voiced their dismay while some are asking that the government consider setting a specific time for when fireworks and firecrackers may be played.
Earlier today, Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the federal government has agreed to legalise firecrackers and fireworks.
According to a report by the Oriental Daily, Nga said the decision fulfils the wishes of the Chinese community.
He also added that this move was to control the safety levels of the items, with authorities to issue import licences for all firecrackers and fireworks brought into the country.
“In the past, there were incidents of injuries related to the setting off of firecrackers and fireworks.
“And this is due to the reason that some products do not meet the requirements and standards,” explained Nga.
However Nga stressed that the government is not encouraging the public to set off fireworks everyday.
“This is just a reflection of how liberal our unity government is. Anyway, there is now no need for everyone to worry about action being taken by the authorities.”Nga Kor Ming
Netizens on the other hand, were not pleased with this announcement.
Many chimed in their thoughts on the issue saying that this would bring more harm than good.
One Twitter user @luxentX was clear with his disapproval on the matter and called this act a “populist move”.
He added that the revenues collected would not match the enforcement action needed.
Motoring journalist Paul Tan took to his Twitter @paultantk to state that the government should instead be enforcing a ban, not legalising fireworks and firecrackers.

https://twitter.com/paultantk/status/1621358061754503169?t=cJUFtlGqc4s-IIT19A6HoQ&s=19

Commenting on Nga’s point on the reflection of a liberal government, Twitter user @Echo52956408 said: “Liberalism means freedom to pursue your way of life as long as it does not harm or limit anyone else’s freedom. This is not being liberal. It is justifying selfish behaviour for the sake of championing a racial cause. Is he really telling us not to worry about breaking the law?”
Besides that, while many also worried about the possibility of this promoting air and noise pollution, some netizens asked if the government could consider setting a specific timing for those who intend to play with fireworks and firecrackers.
Twitter user @HausofHilton said: “Maybe we can set the timing when fireworks are allowed. Like in the UK I think it’s illegal to set off fireworks from 11pm to 7am except for a few instances only.”
As a Malaysian who experiences the various festivals our country has to offer, what do you think about this matter?

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$50,000 Raised For UK Man In Singapore Who Wouldn’t Wear A Mask On The MRT

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Someone who goes by the name Jonathan Pollock claimed that he has raised $50,000 for the now infamous 38-year-old British expat and anti-masker, Benjamin Glynn.

According to Mothership.SG, a Singaporean website, Pollock’s Facebook post states that the money was raised to pay for Glynn’s legal fees because he is currently stuck “under an oppressive legal regime” for “exercising his human right of freedom of movement without a mask”.
Benjamin made the headlines when he was caught not wearing a mask on an MRT in Singapore while spewing conspiracy theories on 7 May, threatened to assault an officer when they came to arrest him on 9 May, and not wearing a mask when he was summoned to court on 2 June.
He has since been charged with failing to wear a mask without reasonable excuse, public nuisance, and using threatening words towards a public servant. These charges carry a total fine of up to S$17,000 and up to 21 months in prison.
While Benjamin is getting help from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Singapore and financial help from fellow foreigners, if the post by Pollock is legitimate, he is getting no sympathy from us Southeast Asians.
Many called for Glynn to just follow the rules:
‘Oppressive legal regime’ What a pile of bollocks. Do they expect Singaporeans to go UK and follow Laws of Singapore? Of course not! When in Rome do as the Romans do lah. What is so difficult?— A | 🏴 (@azfrrr) July 5, 2021

Some even made special prayers for him in response to Pollock’s call:
I will pray for Ben toa. lose data connection in toiletsb. screw up wifi connnectionsc. lose one sock every laundry dayd. bite the inside of his mouth each time he eats his favourite foode. have concurrent SMS bills from unknown sourcesf. fail every ‘I am human’ test online— 🏴 The Mascara Snake 💄 (@Love_Glucolin) July 5, 2021

Of course, Glynn also has his defenders. But, those were quickly shot down with common sense:
The thing is we do not know? You do not know if he is unwell. You do not know if he might have unwittingly spread a virus to others. This is why it is called preventative measures. Do we need a cluster to form around him before we can talk about how dumb it is not to wear a mask?— apple 🍎 (@bananachocopi3) July 5, 2021

As for the claim that Singapore is “an oppressive legal regime”:
The oppressive legal regime that has repeatedly managed to bring community cases down to less than 5 a day. Oh the horror 😂.— Perry the Power Bottom 🇵🇸 (@gayomnissiah69) July 5, 2021

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Muslims Should Not Go To Bon Odori, Says Minister; Gets Flack From Literally Everyone

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Datuk Idris Ahmad, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), has said that Muslims should not go to the popular Japanese cultural event Bon Odori, according to Malay Mail.

Bon Odori is a yearly Japanese summer festival held in Malaysia by the Japan Club of Malaysia. This event features Japanese activities such as traditional dances, as well as Japanese food and merchandise stalls.
It first started out as a small affair for Japanese expatriates to immerse their children in Japanese culture in 1977. It has now grown into a much-awaited annual event of about 35,000 participants each year.
Often times, participants will wear traditional Japanese clothing such as yukata (lightweight summer robes). Participants will also be able to watch or take part in dance performances.
Religious elements in the event?
Idris noted that a study by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) found religious elements in the proceedings of the festival. Hence, JAKIM and the Religious Affairs Ministry are advising Muslims to not take part in the Bon Odori.
However, Shah Alam councillor Muhammad Shakir Amir has denied that Bon Odori has any religious ties. Instead, he claims that PAS has shown its ignorance and lack of understanding on cultural diversity in Malaysia.
People are upset… again
Not many are happy with the advice. Bon Odori has been around for many years without a hitch, and more importantly many find the reasoning to avoid a cultural festival weak at best.
Even though the origin of Bon Odori is religion, the Japanese don’t actually do it as a religious event. No one in Japan even knows its origin. Don't listen to the ignorant person's idiots.#Malaysia #bonodori #japan— RYO KATAOKA Japan🇯🇵/Malaysia🇲🇾 片岡亮 (@GENRON_NEKORON) June 7, 2022
Bon Odori simply means the “Bon dance”, which is performed during Obon, the season observed by Japanese to honour the spirits of their ancestors.
While it has its roots in Shinto Buddhism, modern Japanese Bon Odori has lost its religious influences. Usually, Bon Odori is celebrated with a festival (matsuri), and is widely celebrated by most Japanese people simply as a fun event to attend.
I went to Bon Odori in Shah Alam twice with my Japanese friend. It was a relaxing time for both of us. The dance was also cute. Anyway, Selangor Sultan came to officiate the Bon Odori event when I was there. A sultan. If you want to go to Bon Odori, just go.— my neighbor is an ugly fat rich naked umno guy. (@therosiecafe) June 7, 2022
Netizens defended the festival, saying that it is simply a good opportunity to rest and relax on the weekend.
Pergi je Bon Odori. Bebaskan diri anda dari cengkaman mereka yang tidak tahu berehat, bersantai dan menikmati hidup sebagai manusia. Anda tak perlu gari tangan sendiri.— Effi Saharudin🏴☠ (@1Obefiend) June 6, 2022
Whether or not you plan to attend Bon Odori, the festival organizers urge the public to take public transportation or their free shuttle bus to reduce congestion.

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As Cases Climb, MOH Sets Up Klang Valley Covid-19 Central Integrated Command Centre

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken extra precautionary measures to accommodate the possible increased number of patients following the surge in confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Klang Valley in recent weeks.

According to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the ministry has increased the number of available hospital beds in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya by 14 times. That is, from 345 beds on 1 October, to 4,739 beds.
They achieved this in five ways:
Increasing the number of available beds in Sungai Buloh Hospital (increased to 630 beds)Increasing the number of available beds in Kuala Lumpur Hospital (increased to 831 beds)Changing the status of Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital to a Covid-19 hybrid hospital with 230 beds availableReopening eight blocks at the Health Ministry’s Training Institute in Sungai Buloh to be used as a Low-Risk Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Facility with 2,400 bedsContinuing the use of the National Leprosy Control Center as a Low-Risk Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Facility with 648 beds

https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya/status/1328999169751609344

The Health Ministry, together with the National Security Center (NSC) has also established a Central Region Covid-19 Unified Command Center in the Klang Valley to govern and operate the hospitals and Low-Risk Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Facilities mentioned above.
This command centre will be led by Selangor State Health Director Datuk Dr Sha’ari bin Ngadiman and assisted by Emergency Physician at Sungai Buloh Hospital Dr Sarah Shaikh Abdul Karim as his deputy.
As of today, the cumulative number of cases in Selangor, KL, and Putrajaya since the beginning of the outbreak stands at 13,046 cases.

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Nokia’s Classic Snake Game Is Back, On iPhones And Apple Watches

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There was once a time when phones were much smaller than with tiny monochrome screens and the number pad often occupying the front side of these devices.

Although they were limited in functionality compared to today’s devices, these phones were still capable of running games – such as the iconic Snake game on EVERY Nokia phone of the 2000s.
Now you can play Snake with the Retro Widget 2 by App Craft Studio on your iPhone or Apple Watch.
They even have the numerical keypad on the screen if you want that for maximum nostalgia effect.
How to play Snake on your iPhone & Apple Watch
You can move the snake with the following controls:
iPhone
Number pad (just like you did on the Nokia 3310: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 keys)Gestures: You can swipe the game are to drive the Snake.
Apple Watch
Crown: Turn the crown to change snake direction (clockwise or not)Gestures: You can swipe the game are to drive the Snake.
If you’re interested to try it out, you can download Retro Widget on the Apple App Store.
Credit: App Craft Studio
Fun facts about Snake
Although it’s often associated with the Nokia brand, the Finnish manufacturers didn’t invent the Snake game.
The game borrowed elements from an arcade game known as Blockade that came out in the 1970’s, the difference between the two is that you need two people to play Blockade but you can play Snake alone.
Tron is another Blockade-style classic which came out in the 1980s.
Another thing that you might find surprising is that the Nokia 3310 was not the first device which had the game, it was actually first introduced in the Nokia 6110 in 1997.
What also interesting is that the version that came out with the 3310 is actually a sequel to the first game.
Throughout the years, Nokia has released several other versions of the classic game with updated graphics and even a 3D version which came out on the Nokia N-Gage.

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Malaysian Diplomats In PM’s UAE Fiasco Were NOT Reassigned To Public Service, Says JPA

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The allegation that both the Ambassador and Consul General of Malaysia to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had been called back and reassigned to the Public Service Department (JPA) is untrue, said Wisma Putra.

Director-General of Public Service Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah said the two diplomats would be stationed at Wisma Putra and not the JPA, as reported by some media previously.
READ MORE: “Put In Cold Storage” Two Diplomats Sent Packing After No UAE Officials Came To Greet PM Upon Arrival In Dubai
Mohd Shafiq clarified the issue during a press conference on Tuesday.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KLN) reportedly took steps to recall the two diplomats.
The two are the Malaysian ambassador to the UAE, Tarid Sufian, and its consul-general in Dubai, Hasril Abdul Hamid.
The duo were held responsible for the failure to manage the visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to Dubai from 29 to 31 March.
Dua diplomat Malaysia ke Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE) yang dipanggil pulang akan ditempatkan di Wisma Putra sebelum diberikan penugasan baharu dan bukan di 'pool' Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA), kata Ketua Pengarah Perkhidmatan Awam (KPPA) Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah. pic.twitter.com/hPhkvsBDFj— BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 (@BernamaTV) April 13, 2022
Mohd Shafiq said Wisma Putra is working on arranging their return to Malaysia.
He added that being assigned to the ‘pool’ in the civil service’ is misunderstood and viewed negatively by the public.
Accordingly, civil servants placed in the ‘pool’ could happen to those waiting for a new placement or if they were on study leave.
Meanwhile, Mohd Shafiq said there are 29 vacancies for Malaysian heads of delegations abroad in a related development.
A meeting will be held on Wednesday to discuss filling 29 vacancies for the posts of heads of delegation. Our diplomats are deployed abroad to defend and safeguard Malaysia’s interests in the international arena and ensure foreign policy continuity.Director-General of Public Service Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah on the delay in filling vacancies.
Ex-Diplomats Voice Out
A group of former ambassadors had spoken out against the handling of the situation.
Former ambassador to the Netherlands, Datuk Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin, told FMT that many of her former colleagues were “outraged”.
In response, they plan to write a letter of protest to Wisma Putra following the fiasco.
“We are all outraged that the foreign minister is not defending his turf,” she said, referring to Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Norida, who is also Group of 25 Eminent Malays (G25) spokesperson, said people are unhappy with the minister and “non-performing officers” at the Prime Minister’s Office.
At the same time, Noor Farida and her former colleagues also vouched for Tarid.
They all say that he is a competent diplomatic officer who should not have been treated in such a shabby manner, especially when the debacle was not his fault.Former ambassador to the Netherlands, Noor Farida Mohd Ariffin, in speaking out for Tarid.
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is greeted by the Malaysian ambassador to the UAE, Tarid Sufian (right), upon his arrival at the airport in Dubai on 29 March. (Credit: Bernama)

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[Watch] Deaf Woman Disappointed After KFC Doesn’t Take Her Order At Drive-Thru

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Local entrepreneur and vlogger, Siti Aira Sharina or Aira Meor, was left feeling emotional after her recent trip to a KFC to get something to eat.

See, as a member of the Deaf community here in Malaysia, Aira had frequented the restaurant in question before and would communicate with the staff through her own unique way.
Aira told of how she would previously head over to the drive-thru section of the eatery to make her order and simply went straight to the window manned by an actual person instead of talking through a screen – which obviously was impossible for her to do.
“I would write my order down or point to the menu. The staff were nice and understood that I was Deaf.” signed Aira in her TikTok video confession which had gained massive attention on social media.
Check out Aira Meor’s video! #TikTok https://t.co/UBjVBWicuD— Siti Aira Sharina (@aira_meor) October 27, 2021
But this time around, Aira claims that staff at the KFC had left her rather stupefied by how they failed to understand her particular predicament.
Aira said that she had spent time organizing a sort of picturebook menu of what she wanted to order on her phone to make it easier for the restaurant staff, but was instead rejected and told to head inside the store to purchase her food.
“Suddenly a different staff asked me to go to the counter inside KFC,” she noted and explained that they couldn’t take her order right then and there.
Feeling disappointed, Aira said that she simply drove off hungry without her food.
In her video, Aira made it clear that she did not want to make a fuss out of the issue, so she didn’t mention where the KFC was located.
She only asked that KFC’s management improve their facilities to include amenities to make it easier for persons with disabilities (OKU) like herself to purchase a meal.
Sharing her grief and frustrations, netizens had asked for KFC as well as other places to make life more convenient for the country’s OKU community.
Hi @KFCmalaysia please do something about this. People with hearing disabilities deserve to have convenience just like everyone else. pic.twitter.com/bD6apHuQPx— Elanor (@dania_elanor) October 27, 2021
petition for all restaurants to have at least one staff that knows sign language https://t.co/JplegMwmXs— xanny (@xannyilol) October 28, 2021
This is a sign how sign language should be implemented in schools. People who uses sign languages had gone their way to accommodate normal people by learning how to read their lips. Still, people can be such a jerk. https://t.co/GcWuQtauTz— sanflawa (@wideliaed) October 28, 2021
If you are interested in checking out how individuals like Aira navigate through daily life, be sure to watch more of her TikTok videos or her YouTube channel where she catalogues her experiences as an OKU here in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s negligence towards the OKU community is globally known
Earlier this year, Senator Ras Adiba Radzi – Malaysia’s parliamentary OKU representative – was featured in a VICE documentary commenting on how the country still has a long way to go in recognising and empowering the rights of our OKU community.
People’s mindsets have to change, discrimination has to be reduced, and people need to be able to look at us and speak to us like we are just like everybody else. I aspire to see Malaysia be a disabled-friendly country.Senator Ras Adiba Radzi via VICE News
Read More: Vice Documentary Exposes Malaysia’s Negligence Towards OKUs

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No More AP Requirement To Import Food, Says Ismail Sabri

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Approved permits (APs) are no longer required to import food into the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The decision to immediately remove the requirement was reached during the Cabinet meeting today, which was chaired by the premier, to ensure that there’s enough food supply in the country.
Ismail added that the move would also allow all parties to import any food items into the country.
“Previously, there was the APs to import beef and cattle but from today, these are no longer required and anyone can import whatever food items to ensure sufficient supply,” he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
More information pertaining to the decision would be announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI), added Ismail.
According to Bernama, Malaysia has been recording over RM50 billion on importing basic foodstuff such as rice at 30 %, beef (78 %), lamb (almost 90 %) and cabbage (60 %).
Previously, it has been reported that Malaysia faces a possible serious food crisis due to several problems.
This includes – inflation, hiking of oil prices, continuous extreme weather, the Covid-19 pandemic – as well the Russia-Ukraine war.
The prime minister said that Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) has been ordered to prepare a short and long term plan to avoid a food crisis in the country.
 “We know that the whole world is worried, not just us alone about the effects of the armed conflict which could cause food supply shortage.
“MAFI has also been asked to take immediate measures over the rising cost of living in this country,” he said.
It has been reported that inflation in several countries is on the rise due to the war.
Meanwhile, Ismail also said that he had instructed MAFI to expedite the subsidy payment to the chicken suppliers following their purported plan to close their farms due to the delay.

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A United UMNO Will Help BN Reclaim Kuala Pilah, Says Its Former MP

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Barisan Nasional (BN) can wrest the Kuala Pilah parliamentary constituency from Pakatan Harapan (PH) if UMNO members remain united and support the candidate chosen by the party’s leadership in the upcoming 15th General Election (GE15).

Former Kuala Pilah MP Datuk Seri Hasan Malek said that BN would have won the constituency in GE14 if not for the ‘treacherous act’ of its members.
“All this while I remain positive of BN’s chances of winning the constituency. As long as there’s no act of sabotage by UMNO members, we will always have a great chance of winning back the seat from PH’s hand,” the three-term Kuala Pilah former MP told TRP when contacted today.
He said this when asked about Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar’s chances of winning the seat for BN in the upcoming general election.
“KJ stands a good chance of winning back the seat for BN if he were to be selected as the candidate here.
“UMNO members must accept the decision by our leaders on who they send to contest in Kuala Pilah. Don’t sabotage the party and be discouraged if the candidate chosen is not to your liking.
“UMNO must return back to the old spirit of the party and abide by the decision of our leaders. We must rally behind anybody that is chosen to contest here,” he added.
In the last general election, Hasan lost the seat in a three-cornered fight to Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) who won the seat with a slim majority of 200 votes. The other candidate was PAS’s Rafiei Mustapha.
Khairy who is also caretaker Health Minister is poised to contest in a parliamentary seat that BN had lost to PH in the last general election after he was asked to give way to UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan to contest the Rembau parliamentary seat in GE15 set to take place 19 November.
The three-term Rembau MP said that he was offered to contest in seats that PH won in the last general election – speculated to be either Kuala Pilah, Tampin or Port Dickson, all in Negeri Sembilan – although he stopped short of naming which seat exactly.
READ MORE: GE15: No Easy Seat For KJ, Prepared To Contest In Tough Fights For The Sake Of BN

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Covid-19: New Cluster Found In Sepang Just As Fourth Largest Cluster Ends

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Malaysia’s latest Covid-19 progress comes as a mixed bag as a new cluster is found in Sepang just as the Health Ministry announced the end of the fourth largest cluster on 20th June.
The new cluster, Lanjut Cluster, was detected in Labu Lanjut, Sepang with five confirmed Covid-19 positive cases.
According to the Health Ministry, the index case was detected on 5th June from a patient in Serdang Hospital who was being treated for Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI).
Credit: KJ Technical Services
Following the confirmation of the virus, active case detection revealed that 4 of his family members were also infected, including two of his children, two grandchildren. Three of them live in the same house, while one lives elsewhere.
Contract tracing and testing activities are still underway with 29 close contacts tested.
While the source of the infection is still being determined, the ministry suspects it’s related to visitation activity.
On the other hand, Malaysia’s fourth largest Covid-19 cluster – Pesantren Cluster – which infected 238 people, has officially ended.
Pesantren is known as Islamic boarding schools in Indonesia.(Credit: Santri Pesantren via katakini.com)
Initially detected among returning Malaysian students from Indonesia, the ministry is confident that the cluster has been contained as the students were quarantined upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
The Pesantren Cluster was first detected on 19th April as Malaysian students returned home from Magetan in East Java, Indonesia.
Malaysia currently has 8,556 Covid-19 cases with 21 new additions. There are 289 active cases in the country as of 20th June.
Kluster Pesantren diisytiharkan tamat pada hari ini. Jumlah kes kluster ini keempat terbesar selepas Kluster Masjid Seri Petaling, DTI Bukit Jalil dan Pedas. Kluster ini tak jangkiti orang awam kerana semua pelajar Malaysia terus dikuarantin sebaik tiba di KLIA. pic.twitter.com/zvfFfStE48— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) June 20, 2020

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 20 Jun 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia
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M’sian Film The Garden Of Evening Mists Wins Best Feature Film 2020 At Asian Film Award

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While some may underestimate the capabilities of our local film industry, the people behind the Malaysian historical-fiction film The Garden of Evening Mists have proved that locally made films are competitive on the global stage.

The film has officially bagged the Best Feature Film award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) during it’s virtual gala show last week.
In securing the title, The Garden of Evening Mists won against four other film nominations in the same category, such as Mariposa (Indonesia), Stranger’s House (Myanmar), Hello Love Goodbye (Philippines) and Dear Orange (Taiwan).
Adapted from the critically-acclaimed novel of the same name by Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng
The film is an adaptation of a book of the same name written by Malaysian Author Tan Twan Eng.
The film is based on a book of the same name written by Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng, which was also awarded the Man Asian Literary Prize (2012) and the Walter Scott prize for Historical Fiction.
The Garden of Evening Mists is actually Twan Eng’s second English-language novel which was first published in January 2012.
The book centres around protagonist Teoh Yun Ling, a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II who later becomes a judge overseeing war crime cases.
Malaysian actress Sinje Lee stars as a young Teoh Yun Ling. (Credit: TGOEM)
After the war, she seeks solace in the rolling hills of Cameron Highlands. There, she meets a Japanese gardener and serves as his apprentice to create a garden in loving memory of her sister, who was imprisoned with her at a labour camp and died.
READ MORE: #SupportLokal With These 5 Books Written By Malaysia’s Finest Authors
The Garden of Evening Mists, The Film

Filmed in Malaysia, the movie is the result of a collaboration between teams across Southeast Asia.
It was produced by Astro Shaw and HBO Asia with the support from the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (Finas) in association with South Korean production house, CJ Entertainment.
Directed by award-winning Taiwanese filmmaker Tom Lin Shu-yin with BAFTA-winning Rochard Smith as it’s screenwriter, the two-hour film features dialogue in English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Bahasa Malaysia.
The film also boasts a star-studded international cast, including Malaysian actress Sinje Lee (The Eye), Japanese actor Hiroshi Abe (After the Storm), Taiwanese actress Sylvia Chang (Love Education).
Sinje Lee (left) and Hiroshi Abe (Right) star as Yun Ling and Nakamura Aritomo, the Japanese gardener. (Credit: TGOEM)
Additionally, British actors David Oakes (Cold Skin) and Julian Sands (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), and Scottish actor John Hannah (The Mummy) also held roles in the film.
Since it’s release in 2019, The Garden of Evening Mists’s film has already received a total of nine nominations for the 56th Golden Horse Awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Leading Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, Best Makeup & Costume Design, Best Original Film Score, and Best Film Editing.
READ MORE: 1st M’sian Composer Nominated for Prestigious Taiwanese Golden Horse Awards

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Two Environmentally Threatening Projects In Selangor & Penang Were Cancelled By Public Pressure

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The Selangor state government has decided to regazette the Kuala Langat Forest Reserve, stop proposed developments on certain areas within the reserve and cancel the land’s ownership transfer.

Menteri Besar Datuk Amiruddin Shaari announced on Facebook that the state government will instead consider a smaller portion of land for the purpose of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) alignment.
In relation to that, the Selangor State Government will begin the process of regazetting the Kuala Langat Utara Forest Reserve.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shaari via Facebook
Besides that, the state government will also allocate 104 acres out of a total of 1,326 acres to complete the land ownership transfer to Kampung Orang Asli Busut Baru – to resolve relocation issues in 1994 for the purpose of building Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which has been pending since 2006.
He also mentioned that the replacement area gazetted as a Permanent Forest Reserve of 1,436 acres in Sungai Panjang, Ampang Pechah and Bukit Broga will retain its status.
The State Government would like to emphasize that all previous delisting processes have followed all procedures and procedures stated in accordance with the law.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shaari via Facebook

Environment Department rejects Penang’s EIA approval to build new islands
Meanwhile, the seawall project to form three artificial islands for the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) is now facing new challenges after the Department of Environment (DOE) Appeal Board decided to revoke the environmental impact assessment (EIA) approval for the project.
Reports have pointed out that the project hasn’t been too popular, especially among the local fishing community and environmental activists.
Utusan reported that decision was made by three members of the DOE Appeal Board led by Sessions Court Judge Rozina Ayub and environmental experts from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Prof. Datuk Dr. Mazlin Mokhtar and Prof. Prof. Dr. Ramdzani Abdullah (Universiti Putra Malaysia).
The decision of the DOE Appeal Board saw that the EIA approval – which was obtained on 25 June 2019 – revoked and no longer considered as valid.
This also means that the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the project which is awaiting approval will also no longer be applicable.
The notice of appeal was filed with the DOE Appeal Board by the Head of Sungai Batu Fishermen Unit, Zakaria Ismail on 29 July 2019 under section 35 (1) (e) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (EQA 1974).
This is because the approval to obtain EMP is also closely related to the EIA approval obtained earlier, this means that all processes need to be restarted by the state government and developers.Zakaria Ismail’s Lawyer R. Meenaksi via Utusan

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Following Covid-19 Outbreaks, Penang Closes Island To Medical Tourists

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Penang prohibits the entry of medical tourists following Covid-19 outbreaks across the state.

Positive cases in the Penang were reportedly tied to Covid-19 clusters in Kedah, Perak, and Sabah.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said that although situations in the state remained under control, authorities would consider tightening Covid-19 countermeasures like implementing a Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) in affected areas.
The Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) recently reported 7 active Covid-19 cases in Penang.
Kenyataan Akhbar KKM Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Covid-19, 16 Ogos 2020-28 kes sembuh-25 kes baharu– 6 kes positif di kluster Tawar– 3 kluster ditamatkan, tiada kluster baharu dilaporkanRujuk kenyataan penuh di sini. pic.twitter.com/YGKv5UCejX— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 16, 2020
The decision to close its borders to medical tourists also came after the state reportedly received 3 foreign patients from Medan, Indonesia arriving on an AirAsia charter flight on Friday, August 14, 2020.
Penang State Government said that all arriving patients were subjected to Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) upon entry.
However, curiously enough, the State Government mentioned that it had no idea of the incoming tourists from Indonesia until news of their arrival broke to the public.
Reportedly, news of the incoming visitors had caused a stir amid fears of imported infections from overseas.
Incoming travelers screened at KLIA.(Noor Hisham Abdullah/Facebook)
A statement by AirAsia said that the company seeks to play a bigger role in Malaysia’s medical tourism industry and is working with government authorities and medical institutions on flying patients from Indonesia to Malaysia.
Supposedly, another medical charter flight from Jakarta was scheduled to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on August 24.
Malaysia’s medical tourism industry is said to be among the best in the world. According to the Malaysia Healthcare Tourism Council (MHTC), the country stands at par with other nations such as Singapore, India, Japan, Australia, and others in terms of providing top healthcare services.
In 2019, Malaysia’s medical tourism sector brought in 1.3 million foreign patients and recorded a revenue of RM1.7 billion.
Recently, Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Malaysia agreed to welcome medical tourists from Covid-19 “green zone” countries like Brunei, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to revive the nation’s healthcare tourism sector which has taken a hit following the pandemic.
Beach views at Batu Ferringh, Penang offers a relaxing healing experience for almost anyone.(Kelvin Yup/Unsplash)
Penang sits as a key player in Malaysia’s medical tourism industry, advertised as an affordable healthcare destination offering a unique cultural, tropical island experience for travelers looking to heal their ailments.

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A stimulating break


Video of lonely bird has Twitterjaya all atwitter

Twitter went tweet tweet when a video of a bird inching closer to its friends on a telephone line was left alone.
Talk about awkward situations.

(Pic Credit: Readers Digest)

Apa la salah burung yang hujung tu sampai semua blah bila dia datang dekat 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/dIXpQPwxmg
— Afiqdoyle (@azarrulafiq) June 25, 2019

Translation: What did that bird at the end do wrong that his friends had to fly away when he came nearer? 😂😂
With over 80k views, Twitterjaya has of course come up with their own set of memes and reasons.

kemungkinan baru lepas putus atau bergaduh pic.twitter.com/RWFRB0qDkp
â€” à¸«à¸³à¸žà¸£ (@niknurnilam1) June 25, 2019

Translation: Maybe they (the two birds at the end) just broke up or finished fighting

Macam kisah org single yg tkde kawan hm cian dia
â€” Syaa (@aisyahsafian) June 25, 2019

Translation: Like the story of single people that don’t have friends…poor him

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Bulan Ramadhan dulu dia jual karipap angin
â€” SYML (@syamilshahimi) June 26, 2019

Translation: Last Ramadhan he sold empty currypuffs
“Maybe he’s a dirty fella,” Twitter said.

Membe berak tak basuh tu sbb tu semua lari.
â€” XÌ½Í“ Gá´‡á´‹Êá´œá´á´‡ XÌ½Í“ (@Aimanzackz__) June 26, 2019

Translation: He didn’t wash himself after he pooped, that’s why everyone ran away.

Burung pun racist. Hmmm
â€” ØØ§Ù†ÙŠ (@asmhniarffn) June 26, 2019

 Translation: Birds also racist. Hmmm

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One Twitter user went as far as editing in sound effects. Put on your headphones guys.

Tompang edit 😐🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/S3Vd34ocO6
â€” Ù‹ (@hzqdanial) June 26, 2019

Can you relate? Because some users on Twitter are confessing, saying they can.

Can relate
â€” Alexa Flo (@aalexaflo) June 25, 2019

Me when entering group whatssapp
â€” fiezooooo (@piejachot) June 26, 2019

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Whilst some are tagging their friends. Cuz sometimes you just relate.

@heartfeltdna we both know who that bird represents
â€” Ley Ley (@Solehanc) June 26, 2019

Well you can also tag your friends on our Facebook page!
(Pic Credit: Readers Digest)


S’gor is hosting its biggest indie party this weekend & Butterfingers is performing!

Thatâ€™s right! Selangor Youth Republic (SYR) is a 3-day mega carnival happening at Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam this weekend (November 1 – 3).

(Image Credit: SYR)

Organised by the Selangor state government, SYR is primed to be the biggest youth festival in the state, promising a weekend full of activities for all you giddy younglings out there.

(Image Credit: Imflip)

So what’s happening there you ask? Well besides food trucks, sporting events, sales and all the regular old carnival stuff, here are some of the main highlights of SYR:
Retromania Motorshow
Gear up for Malaysiaâ€™s largest retro bike gathering, happening on Sunday. The motor show will also feature cool motorcycles and guest appearances by Ustaz Akhil Hayy and singer Uchop Ahmad.

PUBG mobile tournament
Prepare to feast on some chicken dinner at SYRâ€™s PUBG mobile battle where there will be a prize pool of up to RM7,000.

(Image Credit: Facebook @selangorsyr2019)

And what kind of party would it be without some music?
The festival will culminate in not one, but 2 indie concerts!
Konsert SYR will be the stage for some of Malaysia’s talented bands and artists, including Seven Collar T-Shirt, Venopian Solitude, Margatsatwa and many more.

The performances will be happening throughout the 3-day festival and is totally free of charge.
Plus, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their best selling album, legendary grunge band Butterfingers will be reuniting for Transcendence 20 Concert, live at Stadium Melawati.

(Image Credit: Smilez Philosophy)

Set to be a spectacular show, the concert will also feature the return of the bandâ€™s former vocalist Emmet Roslan who is flying all the way down from Canada to give fans a chemical performance.
But, thereâ€™s a catch though. This part of the carnival is not free. Tickets for the concert are already on sale from RM99.

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If you want to transcend to Butterfingers, you can check out details, HERE.

For more information on everything thatâ€™s happening at this party, you can check it out on Facebook or head on over to SYRâ€™s official website, HERE.

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Loud Sahur Practice In Taman Setia Stirs Up Debate

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Sahur is the practice of having a pre-dawn light meal before fasting for Muslims in Ramadan.

Recently a post on TikTok went viral when a user known as @sandrassetiawan_ shared what looked like a loud parade in Taman Setia, Balakong.
  @sanderssetiawan_ Jarang tak meriah, mcm mn lagi malam raya nanti 🥰 #tradisi #kejutsahur #sahur #ramadhan #ramadan #bawean #bawenese #pulaubawean #baweanisland #baweantourism #baweanmalaysia #baweanbalakong #balakong ♬ bunyi asal  – Sanders Setiawan 🇮🇩🐻🇲🇾
According to a report by the New Straits Times, a group of Boyan youngsters playing a plastic water drum and a tamborine would go around waking people up for sahur while reciting the salawat.
This activity has triggered a debate among netizens on whether it was right to be that loud so early in the morning.
One Twitter user renarked how this was not how it should have been done.

Islam tidak ajar begini. Jika nak kejutkan orang ramai untuk sahur, cukup dengan melaungkan azan sebagaimana yang dilakukan di zaman Rasulullah ﷺ. Cukup-cukuplah bawa bidaah masuk dalam masyarakat. Kesian pada ibu bapa yang ada anak kecil. pic.twitter.com/G3ej2I9210— Yazid Hamka (@hamka_yazid) March 28, 2023

Meanwhile, some say that there is no harm in doing such things as it actually helps people to wake up on time for sahur.
Memeriahkan ramadhan . Mengimarahkan . Menarik minat anak remaja bangun sekali berselawat skali . Berarak skali . Aku taktahu kalau benda ni salah . Lepastu bangunkan org sahur pun ada pahalanya . Abg okay tak ?— رحمة هيداىة 🇵🇸 (@rxhmathidayat) March 28, 2023
Aah betul. Benda ni sebenarnya dah bertahun2 dorang buat. And kalau org kata ganggu ke apa majoriti mak2 sini glad sebab kadang terlajak sahur. Benda ni help juga bangunkan mak2 nak masak and so on. Also budak kecik pun ada je eksited dengar benda ni siap merengek nak join— 🦋 (@nrlwrdh_) March 28, 2023
Others consider it to be a nuisance especially for mothers and kids as well as non Muslims who are not observing the fast.
Awak kena pikir side len. Slain mak n anak2, non Muslims pun x deserve ni. Diorg pun nk ketenteraman. Men mercun pun sme, bingit. Yg tu sya benci sbb once pernah rse jantung denyut lju. Dh lah rmai bdak muda mudah sakit jantung. Apetah bnde ni nk tmbhkan lgi mudarat?— Anonymous Tiye (@publictome) March 28, 2023
Jangan kata non muslim, i’ll be pissed off too. Aku bangun sahur pepagi punya la bangun slow, buka pintu slow taknak bagi anak bangun sebab kalau diorang bangun susah ye aku nak sahur. Yang sokong budaya bodoh kat komen ni semua mesti takda anak kecik lagi— あず先生 (@threelayertea) March 28, 2023
While all this was going on, a netizen came forward and reminded that all of us should practice tolerance as our country is a multiracial country.
Mercun CNY sampai pagi 3 hari 3 mlm sya ok. Highway jem bg laluan kavadi Thaipusam sya ok. Setiap jumaat dpn masjid jem Solat Jumaat sya ok. Khemah blok jalan utk Majlis Kaum masing masing sya ok. Pembakaran keagamaan smpi berdebu rmh sya ok. Janji TOLERANSI, RAHMAH & MADANI.. ✌— jJay (@jj_junaidy) March 28, 2023
Both sides have a valid point in their argument of the activity being right or wrong. What are your thoughts on it?

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Who Said Valentine’s Day Was Only For Romantic Love?

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Yes, we all know that Valentine’s Day is the day of love and affection. But whether you’re single or not, who says that Valentine’s Day is limited to only your romantic partner?

This idea that romantic love supercedes all else is rather archaic, because love comes in many forms. In fact, the Greek had 7 different types of love, ranging from eros (romantic love) to philia (friendship) to storge (family love) to even philautia (self-love)!
So why do we only celebrate one kind of love?
Galentine’s Day
Leslie Knope from hit sitcom Parks and Recreation created Galentine’s Day on 13 February as a celebration of friendship and platonic love between her close female friends.
The “Valentine’s equivalent” to celebrate friends was quickly adopted all over the world, which only proves that we humans actually love loving our friends just as much as we love loving our romantic partners!
Friends for life!(Credit: Envato)
So if you want to show your best buds how much you appreciate their love and friendship, why not gift them something they love?
Love Language Applies To Friends Too
There’s no need to worry about what your friends would like as a surprise gift if you know their love language. Different people experience and appreciate different acts of love, so it’s best to know what would truly make your friend happy.
Whether they appreciate quality time spent together or a thoughtful gift, get them something that truly embodies their spirit. In case you need some help figuring it out, we also have you covered on how to find out their love language here:
READ MORE: What Your Partner REALLY Wants For Valentine’s According To Their Love Language
Sometimes you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make someone happy.(Credit: Freepik)
The Perfect Gift For Anyone
But if you’re drawing a blank on what to get, no worries! We gotchu, too!
With GrabPay that gives you great savings via GrabRewards and PayLater which enables you to save now and pay later, gift shopping is now easier than ever.
Everyone loves a personalized gift set, so something like this personal mug gift set would definitely put a smile on your friend’s face, especially if they love tea!
Any kind of gift is good, as long as the recipient likes it!(Credit: Grab)
If your friends simply enjoy spending time together, then why not set up a movie date? After all, it’s been a while since many of us have visited the cinemas, so now’s the perfect time to catch up. Find the perfect movie to watch at your closest cinema such as GSC or TGV. You can also use GrabPay at these cinemas both online and offline, so you can offset your next transaction with the GrabRewards you earn.
Or if your friends are practical people who love food, then what better way to bond than over food in the true Malaysian way?
Restaurants will likely be packed during Valentine’s day, full of couples batting eyelashes at each other, so simply have a lovely meal delivered from the thousands of restaurants on GrabFood and have a feast!
But if you’re feeling adventurous, you could order a variety of ingredients from GrabMart to test out your master chef skills! That was no matter how unique each of your cravings are, GrabMart has got you covered.
But what if your friends aren’t in Malaysia? Must you resort simply to video calls and verbal well-wishes? Not at all! Grab’s revamped feature GrabGifts now lets you send gift vouchers to your friends in different countries!
The GrabGifts feature works in Southeast Asian countries that Grab operates in.(Credit: TRP)
If your friends live in Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, or Thailand, then they will be able to utilize these gift vouchers whenever they want from their own Grab app!
There is also a new beta feature called 100+ Cities Delivery, which allows you to buy and deliver food and gifts from selected merchants in your recipient’s city within an hour. From food to gifts anywhere in over 100 different cities in Southeast Asia too!
Want to surprise your friend in Indonesia with some bubble tea or cakes? Now you can, easily!(Credit: Grab)
Imagine being physically in Malaysia, yet you can have a meal delivered directly to your friends’ home in Bangkok, Thailand or Manila, Philippines. The world is now truly flat.
The fact of the matter is that Valentine’s, a tribute to love, shouldn’t be limited to your romantic partner only. Share your love with all your loved ones: family, friends, and more!

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The True Spirit Of Raya: Gratitude And Giving Back

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As Raya approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the lights and festivities that we forget the very essence of this celebration. Aidilfitri is a time to spend with the people that we love and to be thankful for the blessings that we have.

The short film titled “Reze-key Raya” is a beautiful portrayal of the innocence and purity of children. The story depicts a little boy who wishes to learn how to read. He stays up late studying words from a badly torn book, trying to piece the broken words together.
(Credit: Gamuda Land)
What’s even more touching is this boy takes good care of his mom who is in a wheelchair.
A woman who lives in the same flat as this boy is riddled with her own problems. Piles of unpaid bills loom over her – overwhelming her with the burden and responsibility of taking care of her family. It is obvious that she doesn’t have much.
(Credit: Gamuda Land)
But with what little she has, she shares with the little boy. And their lives are forever changed in ways they never expected.
To know more about what happens with this woman and the little boy, watch Gamuda Land’s Reze-key Raya video here:

Share Our Reze-key
As we near the end of the holy month of Ramadan, it’s time to reflect on the countless blessings that we should be grateful for.
It’s also a time to share our blessings with the less fortunate. It is only when we acknowledge that what we have is sometimes what others need, that we realize what we take for granted might just be an earnest wish for someone else.
(Credit: Gamuda Land)
The key to a blessed Raya is in the act of giving, because the rewards we reap are immeasurably more valuable than anything else.
How can you give back this Raya?
The Suriana Welfare Society is a non-governmental organization that focuses on children to establish a sense of hope for a bright future. They aim to promote and protect the rights of underprivileged kids while addressing social issues that affect these children and their families.
Among a range of efforts produced by Suriana, the Play and Learn (PAL) Centre that is based in Desa Mentari aims to provide a safe space for the children in this area.
(Credit: Suriana Welfare Society Malaysia via Facebook)
The PAL Centre is a safe space for children while their parents are away at work. They get to be around other children and develop healthy friendships, establish social skills, good manners and boost their confidence.
There are currently over 40 children that attend the PAL Centre, 5 days a week.
Supporting this effort will go miles in ensuring that we equip the future generations with a strong foundation for them to go into the real world. By nurturing the right values, they will be able to make the right choices which will not only benefit them but their families and the community as a whole.
You can choose to donate to Suriana Welfare Society HERE and play a part in their continuous efforts to provide the best for these children.
Honouring our Heroes
The Gamuda Inspiration Award (GIA) and Star Golden Hearts Awards (SGHA) is a collaborative effort between Yayasan Gamuda and The Star Foundation to recognize individuals or groups who selflessly strive to do better for society.
(Credit: Yayasan Gamuda)
Acknowledging the contributions of these individuals or groups will bring to light the issues that deserve our attention and ways we can help.
This Raya, instead of pining over what we don’t have, let us practise being grateful and appreciative of the little things and pass on our blessings to those who are less fortunate.

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Keeping Up With Malaysia’s Indie Alt-Pop Veterans – The Fridays

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If The Fridays were a person they’d be old enough to vote, smoke, and marry without parental consent. But they aren’t just one person, they are a group of people who have lived long enough to know the indie spirit is still strong in Malaysia.

In light of their second album No One Realizes This Is Nowhere, dropping soon in July, TRP spoke to their vocalist Acap F about beginnings, the middle, the not-quite end, and what? Only two albums in 18 years?!
In the beginning
In 2003, four “socially backward” neighbourhood friends with a penchant for pop culture formed a band and called themselves The Fridays.
The Fridays were largely inspired by Girl Friday, a term to describe an office assistant / Jane of all trades that keeps the ship running. Amid their testosterone-laden hometown Acap F coins as Ampang Metal City, the ode to something feminine and bold was their way to stand out.
Since their formation, the band has seen several band member changes. They’ve gone through 2 drummers, 2 bass players (though the first one has returned), and 3 generations of guitar players with vocalist Acap F, being the only constant in the band.
The core of the current line-up has been playing together for a decade, longer than the original line-up or the so-called ‘classic’ line-up of 2006/2007Acap F to TRP
Alongside Acap F, the band now is comprised of Afniaz ‘Kakak’ Afiq (Drums) Fikri ‘Usher’ Zulkifly (Guitars) Pak Iran (Guitars) Adib Azhari (Bass), and Subkhi Pamungkas (Keyboards).
Music for a lot of musicians is about having fun and having a creative outlet to express themselves. The Fridays are no different, attributing not taking themselves too seriously and laughing at everything including themselves as a factor to their long shelf life.
Pre-pandmemic times playing at Chaos Hotel in 2015(Credit: Chaos Hotel / Facebook)
A slice of indie alt-pop with a touch of neuroses
While The Fridays may easily be classified as “indie” due to their independent do-it-yourself approach to writing music, playing small gigs, and their laid-back aesthetic, the best way to describe them is indie alt-pop.
I would call it (our music) a cross between golden age American alt-pop (e.g. Better Than Ezra, Toad The Wet Sprocket) and the tail end of Britpop (e.g. Theaudience, Sleeper). Mixed in there with some Pixies and Talking Heads’ neuroses for good measure.Acap F to TRP
They have been described as ‘sparkly pop’ and ‘weird-not-quite-hardcore screaming madness’. Their sound is raw pop with a medium-well level of jangly guitars and lyrics reminiscent of English band like the Smiths but with emotional crooning.
Though not a lot has changed musically in style, Acap F said the band has gotten subtle about weaving statements more seamlessly into their songs, versus the brash sloganeering in their younger days. The music is also more focused now.
18 years of experience, two albums, and one pandemic that’s still going
There were only so many episodes of The OC that they could stomach in the early 2000s and the band happened to have some songs already written.
From there, The Fridays started playing in hole-in-the-wall venues like Paul’s Place (now-defunct) nearly every weekend and eventually playing to wider audiences at Urbanscapes and Good Vibes in 2016.
When asked why is there a large gap of time between the band’s first album Verklempt in 2015 and their second one, Acap F shares how the band likes to let their songs marinate.
We play them live and we rehearse and we find ourselves adding bits to it until suddenly it comes into its own probably a few years later. Then we record. Hence the long gestation period.Acap F to TRP

Music video of the lead single Constellations. Shot in February by Hafiz Anson at the Grey Cube Media Studio.
It took 12 hours on 1 March 2020 for the band to record their second album. Between then and now, a lot of life events transpired – including setbacks due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
When there seemed to be a little light at the end of the tunnel in 2021, the band played a live show in March and thought about finally releasing the record. They had hopes to throw a small launch party and play some shows in selected venues as well, but MCO 3.0 happened. In spite it all, the band made the most of the situation and decided to release it this year nonetheless.
In response to how Acap F thinks indie musicians should tackle the pandemic, he said:
Collaborate and help each other more with alternative measures to combat the current situation…online shows and stuff like thatAcap F to TRP
READ MORE: This Song Was Written, Recorded, And Produced Within 24 Hours After MCO 3.0 Was Announced

Their second album, No One Realizes This Is Nowhere, is opened for pre-order until 31 July.
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The ASUS Zenfone 8 And Zenfone 8 Flip Have A Lot Going For Them

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Meet the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip. While it’s tough to get excited about smartphones nowadays, ASUS’s latest offerings have something special that caught my attention.

Let’s begin with what they have in common. Both the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip are powered by the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform.
The display

They also have Samsung AMOLED displays at a 20:9 aspect ratio with HDR10+ certification and in-display fingerprint sensors
The screen is bigger on the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip, measuring 6.67in across compared to the 5.9in on the ASUS Zenfone 8. However, the former has a 90Hz refresh rate compared to the 120Hz on the latter.
In English, that means, application animations and general user experience will feel smoother on the ASUS Zenfone 8 despite the equal processing power. It also has an edge with its cinema-grade colour range and brightness.
The Camera

Both the Zenfone 8 and the Zenfone 8 Flip also have a Sony flagship IMX686 64 MP image sensor with 16 MP Quad Bayer technology in their main camera (which is called the wide camera on the Flip), and a Sony flagship IMX363 12 MP dual pixel image sensor for their ultra-wide camera.
Additionally, there is a Sony flagship IMX663 12 MP dual pixel image sensor on the Zenfone 8 punch-hole front camera.
That flip though
Still, the Zenfone 8 Flip has the advantage because not only does it have a 3x optical zoom 8MP telephoto, the whole camera assembly is motorised and can flip forward.
Basically, all three cameras on both phones will take better pictures than those in the previous generation. Low light? No problem. With a little bit of practice and technique, it can look professional too.
However, the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip can also take selfie photos and videos using its best camera which is perfect for social media fiends, and it can take an auto panorama.
Auto panorama, vertical and horizontal, is not new but there are only a handful of smartphones that have done it. It is a lot of fun though and you should try it for yourself.
The ZenUI 8
Of course, both phones also run on the ZenUI 8. Yes, there is a lot of ‘faat‘ in ASUS’ latest smartphones.
It is smooth, speedy and easy to use. The System Mode offers several different modes that allow users to either prioritize performance or extend battery life and the Smart Key allows instant access to favourite actions.
Asus didn’t skimp on audio either. AudioWizard allows users to instantly tailor their audio experience, whether you are listening to music, playing a game, or watching a movie, there is a setting for what you are doing.
So which one should you get?

There are basically three options. Two variants of the ASUS Zenfon 8 and one variant of the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip.
The ASUS Zenfone 8 comes in Obsidian Black or Horizon Silver with either 8G RAM / 128G storage (RM2,699) or 16G RAM / 256G storage (RM3,299 Shopee exclusive).
The ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip comes in Galactic Black or Glacier Silver with 8G RAM / 256G storage (RM2,999).
If you are a content consumer, someone who likes to watch videos on their smartphone, go for the ASUS Zenfone 8. Whichever variant fits your budget. You’ll love the display and the 4,000 mAh battery will last you a while.
For content creators, those who love taking photos and videos, especially of themselves, the ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip is a great choice. The bigger 5,000 mAh battery will let you take photos and record for longer. That flippable camera will not only prove to be excellent, it will also be a lot of fun.
To buy these phones online check out the SHOPEE x Zenfone Microsite. If you purchase one before June 11, you will get a free SoilSuit Case for your phone.

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