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  • Three Tudung Clad Malay Girls Wanted By JAWI For Inappropriate Behaviour Involving K-Pop Band B1A4

    Three Tudung Clad Malay Girls Wanted By JAWI For Inappropriate Behaviour Involving K-Pop Band B1A4

    Local religious authorities have asked for the three tudung-clad Malay girls, who were seen behaving in an improper way on stage with a K-Pop band, to come forward over the controversy, The Star Online reported today.

    The three had been seen in a YouTube clip getting hugs and kisses from members of the K-Pop band B1A4 at a mini-concert held at the Live Centre in Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur on Saturday night.

    Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) said today that the three K-Pop fans will be able to assist in its investigations.

    The Star Online quoted Jawi director Paimuzi Yahya as saying that the actions of the women and band members went overboard, as it was against Islamic teachings and offended the sensitivities of the Muslim community.

    “The Jawi enforcement division has opened an investigation under Section 29 of the Syariah Criminal Offences ( Federal Territories ) Act 1977 (Act 599 Indecent Acts in Public Places.)

    “Those who are involved are asked to come forward to help in the investigation,” he said in a statement today.

    According to The Star Online, Paimuzi explained that the particular Act can be enforced against people who behave indecently and in contravention of Islamic law in a public place, and is punishable with fines of not more than RM1,000 or six months jail or both.

    The three-minute video clip of the B1A4 stars hugging and kissing the female fans on stage went viral on social media yesterday, drawing much criticism from viewers.

    The Star Online also reported that TGM Events, the organiser of the mini-concert have since expressed their regret over the incident and declared that the three Malay girls had willingly stepped onto the stage.

     

    Source: www.themalaysianinsider.com

  • Activities To Do In Malaysia Over The Weekend

    Activities To Do In Malaysia Over The Weekend

    The main difference between Singaporeans and Malaysians is this: One is “divide by 2.5”, the other is “multiply by 2.5”. Any other aspect is almost similar: the language, the complaints about the weather, the “got free gift?” face we show to the sales assistant.

    Every weekend, the causeway will be jammed because Singaporeans head north to Malaysia. No matter what their purpose is, there are the things that, despite how early or late it is, Singaporeans will definitely do.

    Have breakfast, bunch, lunch, tea, dinner, supper and late-night supper

    Whatever you can find in Malaysia, you can find in Singapore. The only difference is the “divide by 2.5”. While taste is very subjective, the “divide by 2.5” is absolute. Therefore, we can conclude that the “divide by 2.5” is the main reason why we do that, not because of the taste.

    But to be fair, sometimes, the food at Malaysia better lah.

    Buy groceries

    Have you seen those middle-aged women stocking up on discount stuff in NTUC? Well, if they’re in a Malaysia supermarket, they’ll stock up everything in the supermarket, because after “divide by 2.5”, everything becomes a discount item. If possible, they might even buy the entire shopping centre.

    Buy chewing gum and cigarettes

    The law says that we can’t buy them. But honestly speaking, if one doesn’t buy one bottle of chewing gum and one pack of cigarettes back to Singapore, people would wonder whether you go to the City Square at Farrer Park MRT Station (Singapore) or the City Square at Johor Babru (Malaysia).

    Pump petrol (for drivers)

    You don’t just do the “divide by 2.5” with petrol. You just pump without looking at the price. You don’t even give a damn about what card have what discount. You just pump, for you know it’s always cheaper. Even when you just need to pump one litre, just do it. Even if it cost more to drive into a petrol station, you just do it. Pumping petrol in Malaysia is in Singaporeans’ blood.

    Wash car (for drivers)

    Let me illustrate this for non-drivers:
    A car wash in Singapore is about SGD$7 and they just throw soap and water at the exterior of your car and wipe them off—all done within five minutes.

    A car wash in Malaysia is about RM 8 (do the “divide by 2.5” now!!) and they take about forty-five minutes to clean everything—including your seat. Sometimes, after a wash, you might not recognize your car.

    Bonus: one thing Singaporeans don’t do in Malaysia
    Have a meal in McDonald’s. I mean, what the hell?

     

    Source: www.lowkayhwa.com

  • Malaysian Fishing Vessel Bombed By Indonesian Police

    Malaysian Fishing Vessel Bombed By Indonesian Police

    KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian-registered fishing vessel which allegedly conducted illegal fishing activities was bombed by Indonesian authorities yesterday.

    According to Indonesian news agency Jakarta Post, the trawler was sunk by the republic’s police in North Sumatra for illegal fishing off Pandan Islet recently.

    The agency quoted North Sumatra police chief Inspector General Eko Hadi who said the sinking of the ship, which features registration number PKFA 7738, was approved by the Indonesian court.

    “After getting approval from the district court head, we used dynamite to destroy and sink the ship,” he was quoted as saying.

    The trawler was destroyed in Belawan waters. It was the first time that the North Sumatra police had sunk a foreign vessel for fishing illegally.

    However, the news report did not state the fate of the vessel’s crew members.

    Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo had last year instructed the republic’s authorities to take stern action against foreign fishing vessels which are found fishing illegally in their waters.

     

    Source: https://sg.news.yahoo.com

  • The Malaysian Fire And Rescue Department 2015 Calendar – You Can’t Have It

    The Malaysian Fire And Rescue Department 2015 Calendar – You Can’t Have It

    The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department is certainly turning up the heat with their 2015 calendar.

    The calendar features some muscular firefighters going about their day.

    They are seen inspecting vital fire fighting equipment such as fire hydrants and fire extinguishers …

    and also seem to like posing by their fire engines.

    This year, the calendar features some female officers.

    The month of May features a female helicopter pilot.

    Unfortunately according to The Star Online, the calendar is not for sale to the public.

    It will only be available to members of the “Fire and Rescue department officers, state Fire and  Rescue departments and related ministries.”

    However, you can win a calendar if you participate in a quiz on their Facebook page.

    Post by Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia).

     

    Singapore Civil Defence Force, we’re waiting for you to release one as well.

    Source: Facebook, The Star Online.

     

    Source: www.tnp.sg

  • NGOs Hindering Aid Operations By Authorities In Flood-Hit Areas In Malaysia

    NGOs Hindering Aid Operations By Authorities In Flood-Hit Areas In Malaysia

    KUALA LUMPUR (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – The intention may be good, but “random acts of kindness” are not helping flood victims.

    Groups or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that go around randomly “dumping” aid items to flood-hit villages in the east coast are upsetting planned disaster relief efforts by the authorities.

    “For example, during our recent visit to Kuala Krai, we saw aid items, especially clothes, being strewn by the sides of the road because these NGOs were oversupplying the items to the same villages,” said Datuk Wira Bahari Datuk Abu Mansor, vice-chairman and head of National Disaster Management for the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS).

    He said donated clothes were strewn everywhere and soaking in mud.

    Dr Bahari said the situation was quite bad and it was crucial for the government to step in to organise the aid distribution.

    “NGOs themselves should be educated on the structure of disaster management and the proper way to hand out relief items to flood victims.

    “What is happening now is that villages located nearer to the main roads are getting more than their share of aid, while those in remote locations are left with nothing,” he said.

    He added that “random acts of kindness” were also hampering the aid providers as they made long trips to remote villages only to find that some NGO had already given assistance to these areas.

    Dr Bahari said the disaster management team was now initiating the second stage of their relief efforts.

    “The waters are slowly receding but we now have to help the victims rebuild their homes, including houses, which were totally swept away by the floods.

    “In fact, we now have an over supply of food items and are in need of electric rice cookers, kettles, stoves, mattresses, pillows, cooking utensils and cleaning utensils.”

    He said blankets and sarongs were still needed, as most victims did not have a proper dry place to sleep or even sit.

    On Tuesday, The Star reported that “disaster tourists”, who want to see for themselves the scenes of flood devastation and post selfies and other “I was there” pictures on Facebook or Twitter, were adding to the woes of the people by coming in large groups and clogging up areas with their vehicles. They were also getting in the way of services and volunteers who are trying desperately to reach the victims.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com