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MSIANS : now stay hotel cheaper than renting

perfectedservice — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:33:20 +0800

https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/202...-renting/222862

No deposit, no landlord: Why some Malaysians are choosing hotels over
Puteri said the no-deposit appeal quickly wore off as monthly costs and an uncomfortable environment left her longing for the stability of a proper rental. — Picture courtesy of Puteri Nurbalqis

Sunday, 14 Jun 2026 7:00 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — As rental costs rise and hefty deposits put traditional housing further out of reach, some Malaysians are choosing an unlikely alternative: living in hotels for months, or even years.

For some, hotel living offers a way to avoid large upfront rental costs and long-term tenancy agreements. For others, it provides flexibility and convenience that conventional renting cannot match.

For 38-year-old legal consultant Fareez, who requested that only his first name be used, the decision was straightforward.

He moved into Swing & Pillows Danau Kota, where he paid RM1,150 a month and stayed for a year.

The biggest draw was simple: no deposit.

“That’s the first reason. I was living alone and didn’t need a large space. Then I saw an advertisement for the hotel on social media and went for it,” he said.

Like many renters, Fareez found the upfront costs of securing a home increasingly difficult to justify.

He said he had previously rented a house and was frustrated by unexpected expenses, particularly fluctuating utility bills.

At the hotel, his monthly payment covered wifi, electricity and water, making it easier to manage his finances.

Unlike room rentals that often involve sharing common spaces with strangers, Fareez said the hotel provided a self-contained living arrangement without the need for long-term commitments.

“One of the things I enjoy most is having access to the lounge area. It’s a comfortable space where I can relax, unwind and spend my free time without having to leave the property.

Fareez, 38, spent a year at Swing & Pillows Danau Kota paying RM1,150 a month, drawn by the absence of a rental deposit and the simplicity of all-inclusive bills. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Fareez, 38, spent a year at Swing & Pillows Danau Kota paying RM1,150 a month, drawn by the absence of a rental deposit and the simplicity of all-inclusive bills. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
“If renting a house became easier and more affordable, I would definitely rent a house. The challenge today is that rental deposits are simply too high,” he said.

While some choose hotel living to avoid the upfront costs of renting, others are attracted by the flexibility it offers.

For Su, a personal assistant who requested anonymity, the decision was initially born out of necessity.

Her first experience with long-term hotel living came after relocating to Kuching, where strict rental requirements made securing a home difficult.

“I needed special guarantees to rent a property there because I was also affected by a natural disaster shortly after arriving. It was difficult for me to gain the trust needed for a long-term rental contract,” she told Malay Mail.

Faced with the possibility of homelessness, Su chose what she saw as the safest option — a hotel.

She also said hotels were simply more readily available than homestays where she was staying.

“At one point, I was spending around 70 per cent of my income on accommodation. It was expensive, but it gave me a roof over my head,” she added.

Before moving into hotels, Su said she had rented rooms in shared accommodation but found herself returning to hotel living because of privacy concerns.

Unlike traditional tenants who must worry about utility bills, maintenance issues, deposits and long-term contracts, she cites simplicity as a key attraction.

“For me, it doesn’t really matter where I live. If you’re careless with money, you’ll spend a lot whether you’re renting a room or staying in a hotel. But with a hotel, you don’t have to think about housing commitments.

“You just pay and stay,” she said.

Puteri Nurbalqis, who stayed at Reno Hotel in Kuala Lumpur said the lack of a rental deposit initially drew her to long-term hotel living, but the costs and discomfort ultimately convinced her that traditional renting would be a better option. — Picture courtesy of Puteri Nurbalqis
Puteri Nurbalqis, who stayed at Reno Hotel in Kuala Lumpur said the lack of a rental deposit initially drew her to long-term hotel living, but the costs and discomfort ultimately convinced her that traditional renting would be a better option. — Picture courtesy of Puteri Nurbalqis
For Su, the appeal goes beyond convenience. She admitted that one reason she continues choosing hotels is because she enjoys changing environments.

Her lifestyle is also made possible by the fact that she already owns a house, which she rents out to others.

“I don’t really think about renting because I already have my own property. Staying in hotels is my choice because it means less cleaning, less maintenance and fewer commitments.”

Over the years, Su has stayed in numerous hotels, including a lengthy stint at Borneo Hotel.

Depending on the property and room category, she estimates long-term hotel living can cost between RM800 and RM1,500 a month.

Not everyone who tries hotel living, however, comes away convinced.

Twenty-five-year-old telemarketing executive Puteri Nurbalqis initially viewed hotel living as a cost-saving alternative to renting but later changed her mind.

Puteri has been staying at Reno Hotel in Kuala Lumpur for the past six months, paying about RM650 a month for her room and another RM150 for electricity.

Like many others who choose long-term hotel stays, she was drawn by the absence of a rental deposit.

Hotels have become an unlikely housing solution for some Malaysians, though residents say the convenience often comes at a cost. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Hotels have become an unlikely housing solution for some Malaysians, though residents say the convenience often comes at a cost. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
“I chose to stay in a hotel instead of renting mainly because there was no deposit required. At first, I thought it would be cheaper than renting a house, but I realised I was wrong.

“There are also many foreigners staying there as well. It wasn’t really a problem for me, but sometimes the overall environment felt uncomfortable,” she said, adding that thin walls often meant hearing noise from neighbouring rooms.

She said the discomfort went beyond noise, as the surrounding environment affected her daily routine and left her reluctant to venture out even during the day.

The hotel’s location near her workplace and the city centre made commuting convenient, but she felt the benefits largely ended there.

“It did affect my lifestyle. Most of the time after work, I would just stay in my room and relax. I wasn’t very comfortable walking around the area alone, even during the daytime, so I spent more time indoors than I normally would,” she said.

Having never rented a house before, Puteri said the experience convinced her that traditional renting would likely be a better long-term option.

“If renting became easier or more affordable, I would choose to rent a house or apartment because it offers more privacy, comfort and stability,” she added.

HOW MSIA population OVERTAKE Aust, Holland,Taiwan?

perfectedservice — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:28:23 +0800

HOW after Brain drain
MSIA population still OVERTAKE Aust, Holland, Taiwan?

JIMAT duit TUMPANG with in-Laws family

perfectedservice — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:52:07 +0800

Sebumbung dengan mentua jimat belanja namun uji emosi
Oleh Ardini Najhan
Jun 2, 2026 @ 11:38am

SETIAP pasangan yang mendirikan rumah tangga pasti mengimpikan kediaman sendiri sebagai ruang membina kehidupan berkeluarga.

Namun, kekangan kewangan, komitmen semasa dan kos sara hidup yang semakin meningkat menjadi antara faktor yang menghalang hasrat itu, sekali gus menyebabkan ada pasangan memilih untuk tinggal bersama keluarga atau mentua.

Situasi itu sememangnya tidak menyalahi tuntutan agama, malah dibenarkan dalam Islam.

Namun, jika tidak diurus dengan baik, ia boleh mengundang pelbagai isu serta salah faham, khususnya membabitkan hubungan antara menantu dan mentua.

Sebagai anak, mereka mungkin tidak berasa kekok tinggal bersama keluarga sendiri. Namun, keadaan ini sedikit sebanyak boleh memberi kesan kepada menantu yang perlu menyesuaikan diri apabila tinggal bersama keluarga mentua.

Bagi suri rumah, Siti Amira Ahmad, 31, tinggal serumah bersama keluarga mentua bukanlah pilihan yang dirancang. Namun, dia dan suami mengambil keputusan itu sebagai langkah untuk mengukuhkan kedudukan ekonomi keluarga.

"Sepanjang lapan tahun perkahwinan, lima tahun daripadanya saya tinggal bersama keluarga mentua. Bagaimanapun, saya tetap pulang ke rumah ibu bapa sendiri secara berkala, biasanya setiap dua atau tiga minggu.

"Saya juga pernah terfikir untuk tinggal bersama keluarga sendiri, namun saya tidak mahu menyusahkan ibu bapa. Tambahan pula, suami agak sukar menyesuaikan diri dengan keluarga saya , menyebabkan saya memilih untuk mengalah demi menjaga keharmonian keluarga," katanya.

Siti Amira yang mempunyai tiga anak dan menetap di Kuala Selangor, Selangor berkata, pengalaman tinggal bersama mentua, pada dasarnya tidak timbul banyak masalah.

Namun, dia akui terdapat batasan tertentu seperti kekurangan privasi dan setiap tindakan perlu dijaga, lebih-lebih lagi apabila tinggal bersama adik ipar lelaki.

Jejas keselesaan

Selain itu, katanya campur tangan dalam urusan rumah tangga juga kadangkala berlaku, ia sedikit sebanyak memberi kesan kepada keselesaan sebagai pasangan suami isteri.

Kehidupan bersama keluarga mentua juga adakala membuatnya berasa tidak bebas sepenuhnya untuk melakukan sesuatu mengikut kehendak sendiri.

"Tetapi banyak juga kelebihan tinggal bersama keluarga mentua, terutama dari segi penjimatan kos makanan dan utiliti.

"Sebenarnya, daripada awal lagi saya tidak meletakkan sebarang jangkaan tinggi dan lebih memilih untuk menyesuaikan diri dengan keadaan. Namun, sebagai pasangan berkahwin, keinginan untuk memiliki rumah dan dapur sendiri tetap ada," katanya kepada BH.

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https://www.bharian.com.my/wanita/keluarga/...namun-uji-emosi

Normal buyers PAY extra to cover subsidy buyers

perfectedservice — Sat, 16 May 2026 11:10:45 +0800

RM300,000 homes pile up unsold as Malaysia faces "affordable housing paradox"
By Sharen Kaur
May 16, 2026 @ 7:33am

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He added that cross-subsidisation requirements imposed on developers, where affordable units must be included in projects, can also distort pricing.

"In most cases, these houses are priced at below the construction cost, thus leaving developers with not much choice but to increase the price of open market units to supplement affordable housing's costs," he said.

Ho noted that homebuying decisions are influenced by multiple factors beyond price, including proximity to transport hubs, workplaces, amenities and infrastructure.

"This is a contributing factor to the mismatch between supply and demand. While there is a need for houses within that price range, it may not be offered within areas that need them the most, such as in cities and bigger towns," he said.

He also pointed to financing constraints, with many potential buyers struggling to meet bank requirements.

At the same time, Ho said shifting lifestyle priorities among younger Malaysians are also playing a role.

"Younger Malaysians may be less inclined to commit to long-term mortgage obligations in an increasingly uncertain economic environment," he said.

Malaysia’s “affordable housing” segment is facing a sharp contradiction, according to data from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), highlighting a growing disconnect in the property market.
Malaysia’s “affordable housing” segment is facing a sharp contradiction, according to data from the National Property Information Centre (NAPIC), highlighting a growing disconnect in the property market.

Teknik Mantap : Court BEBAS student with 3kg GANJA

perfectedservice — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:47:16 +0800

Bekas pelajar politeknik bebas tuduhan edar 3.4kg ganja
NOOR AZLIDA ALIMINNOOR AZLIDA ALIMIN
15 Mei 2026 01:32pm
https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/7799...edar-34kg-ganja

Mahkamah Tinggi Kuala Lumpur melepaskan dan membebaskan seorang bekas pelajar politeknik daripada tuduhan mengedar ganja seberat 3.4 kilogram, dua tahun lalu.

KUALA LUMPUR – Seorang bekas pelajar politeknik menarik nafas lega apabila Mahkamah Tinggi di sini pada Jumaat melepaskan dan membebaskannya daripada tuduhan mengedar ganja seberat 3.4 kilogram, dua tahun lalu.

Hakim, Datuk Azhar Abdul Hamid memutuskan demikian selepas pendakwaan gagal membuktikan kes prima facie terhadap Harith Izzuddin Mohd Hanizam, 23, di akhir kes pendakwaan.

Semasa membaca keputusan, Azhar berkata, mahkamah mendapati terdapat kebergantungan pihak pendakwaan dalam keterangan saksi pendakwaan keempat (SP4) iaitu pengadu yang juga anggota polis untuk membuktikan elemen pemilikan.

Beliau berkata, keterangan saksi itu penuh syak wasangka kerana tidak bercakap benar mengenai perkara yang berlaku selepas tertuduh dan barang-barang kes dadah dibawa ke balai polis.

Menurut hakim, pengadu mendakwa dia sentiasa berada di balai polis melakukan soal siasat terhadap tertuduh namun keterangan pegawai penyiasat dalam laporan polis yang dikemukakan pembelaan membuktikan sebaliknya.

“Saya memutuskan saksi pendakwaan keempat bukan seorang saksi yang boleh dipercayai, oleh itu pendakwaan gagal membuktikan elemen milikan.

“Tanpa pembuktian elemen ini, andaian pengedaran kanabis tidak terpakai dan dalam kes ini tidak terdapat keterangan langsung yang dikemukakan untuk menimbulkan elemen pengedaran telah berlaku,” katanya.

Justeru, beliau berkata, mahkamah mendapati pendakwaan gagal membuktikan kes prima facie.

Mengikut pertuduhan, Harith Izzuddin didakwa mengedar dadah berbahaya iaitu kanabis dengan anggaran berat 3.4 kilogram di kawasan sebuah lobi hotel di Jalan Kuching, Sentul di sini pada 26 Februari 2024.

new Toyota have BABI image, very konpius

perfectedservice — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:36:55 +0800

Apa agenda dia?

TRUMP sokong RAMASAMY sebagai gabenor

perfectedservice — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:05:15 +0800

Trump-backed Ramaswamy wins Ohio governor primary, setting up a competitive Nov. race
May 5, 20268:11 PM ET

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He took an aggressive but traditional route to securing the nomination. On President Trump's inauguration day, Ramaswamy announced he was leaving the president's newly created Department of Government Efficiency. That evening, Trump threw his support behind Ramaswamy with what he called his "complete and total endorsement."

Tuesday, Ramaswamy won with a comfortable margin over Casey Putsch, a northwest Ohio car designer and racing team owner new to politics who attacked Ramaswamy for his South Asian heritage.

Democrat Dr. Amy Acton will face Ramaswamy in the general election. In red Ohio, where a Democrat hasn't been elected governor in 20 years, the race looks competitive. The Cook Political Report, which tracks elections, shifted the race from one Republicans were likely to win, to one that just leans in Ramaswamy's favor. But the Republican has vast financial resources of his own and has raised an enormous amount of money.

Acton is the former state health director, appointed to the position in 2019 by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. She played a major role in Ohio's response to the COVID pandemic, signing orders from DeWine that restricted in-person gatherings, shut non-essential businesses, and closed K-12 schools. Republicans have called her "Dr. Lockdown" and have used her pandemic response to campaign against her. DeWine has defended Acton's work as health director, even though he's endorsed Ramaswamy, and has said pandemic-related decisions "were made by the governor".

Her campaign has focused on the high cost of living, an issue that has left voters disgruntled with Republicans. She's called for child tax credits, reducing prescription drug costs, lowering utility costs and helping Ohioans stay on Medicaid, among other things.

When Ramaswamy launched his campaign in February last year, he said he wanted to see property taxes eliminated. He's backed off that proposal, and now talks about instituting "the largest rollback of property taxes in the history of Ohio." He's also raised fears with a proposal to consolidate or close public universities in the state.

Israel release engineered RATs attack GAZA kids

perfectedservice — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:51:03 +0800

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Middle East
Israel engineered 'special' rats to attack Palestinians in Gaza, radical Fatah officials claim
According to Palestinian Media Watch (PMW), Jamal Obeid, a member of the Supreme Leadership Body of Fatah in Gaza, accused Israel of introducing rats into previously uninfested areas of Gaza.

ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
APRIL 29, 2026 13:44
Updated: APRIL 29, 2026 13:45
Palestinian officials accused the IDF of weaponizing trained rats to invade Gaza and attack Palestinian children in a series of reports last week, marking the latest in a series of animal-related conspiracy theories directed against Israel.

According to Palestinian Media Watch (PMW), Jamal Obeid, a member of the Supreme Leadership Body of Fatah in Gaza, accused Israel of introducing rats into previously uninfested areas of the Gaza Strip, calling it “a visible fact.”

“There are rodents in some areas of the Gaza Strip... that were not known here in the Strip,” PMW quoted him as saying, based on Facebook posts by Fatah-aligned media organizations Awdah TV and Radio Mawtini.

“It seems that the Israeli occupation deliberately acted to introduce these rodents into the Gaza Strip,” he continued, adding that “this is a fact and not just media propaganda.”

The IDF has not commented on his accusations.

Facebook BAN mufti PERLIS DrMAZA, to keep FB safe

perfectedservice — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:55:44 +0800

PAS ajar Madani promote tourism, gaya Langkawi

perfectedservice — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:49:12 +0800

Festival Muzik Air bukan norma hiburan rakyat
Dana awam DBKL tanggung kos pembersihan ‘Water Musical Festival’?

April 29, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan khususnya Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan, Hannah Yeoh diminta menyatakan implikasi kewangan khususnya kesan logistik terhadap pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT) atas penganjuran ‘3 Days Water Musical Festival’.

Pengerusi Lajnah Dakwah dan Pembelaan Islam Dewan Pemuda PAS Malaysia, Ustaz Mohamad Sukri Omar berkata, terutama Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) yang dijangka menanggung beban kerja pembersihan selepas acara tersebut.

“Penganjuran berskala besar ini sudah tentu melibatkan kos yang signifikan, termasuk pembaziran air secara tidak wajar serta risiko kerosakan infrastruktur awam sekiranya pengunjung tidak dapat dikawal dengan baik,” katanya.

Di samping itu, beliau yang juga Ketua Dewan Pemuda PAS Negeri Selangor turut mempersoalkan sama ada kos berkaitan penganjuran dan impak selepas acara akan ditanggung oleh dana awam.

“Siapa yang akan menanggung kos ini semua? Adakah dari kantung duit rakyat?” soalnya terhadap penganjuran dikatakan sempena Hari Pekerja serta kempen Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) di Bukit Bintang bermula esok hingga 2 Mei tersebut.

Pemuda PAS tegas beliau, konsisten membantah penganjuran program berkenaan sejak akhir Januari lalu, sejurus ia diumumkan oleh Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) Dato’ Sri Tiong King Sing.

Kata Ustaz Sukri, walaupun usaha memajukan sektor pelancongan negara disokong, namun ia tidak boleh dilaksanakan dengan pendekatan yang mengabaikan nilai budaya, agama dan sensitiviti masyarakat tempatan.

“Program yang mahu dianjurkan langsung tidak mencerminkan identiti negara dan budaya Malaysia yang sopan serta beradab,” katanya turut mempersoalkan kewajaran penganjuran berkonsepkan hiburan air terbuka dengan elemen percampuran bebas di ruang awam, yang menurutnya tidak selari dengan norma masyarakat setempat.

Jelasnya, Malaysia selaku negara yang meletakkan Islam sebagai agama Persekutuan perlu memastikan setiap penganjuran acara awam mengambil kira aspek sensitiviti agama, budaya dan nilai kekeluargaan.

Sehubungan itu beliau berkata, pihaknya mendesak pihak penganjur agar membatalkan penganjuran ‘3 Days Water Musical Festival’ tersebut dan menggantikannya dengan program yang lebih sesuai dengan nilai tempatan.

Menurutnya, kempen VM2026 sepatutnya menjadi platform mempamerkan keunikan negara seperti kepelbagaian budaya, warisan, makanan tradisional serta keharmonian masyarakat, bukan mengangkat konsep hiburan jalanan yang bersifat generik dan tidak mencerminkan jati diri Malaysia.

Beliau berkata pendekatan pelancongan negara perlu dibina berasaskan identiti tempatan dan bukannya meniru model hiburan luar yang tidak mengambil kira konteks sosial masyarakat Malaysia.

VM2026 yang disasarkan MOTAC untuk memperkukuh kedudukan negara sebagai destinasi pelancongan utama serantau dan peningkatan ketibaan pelancong antarabangsa bagaimanapun dilihat membawa penganjuran tidak melambangkan identiti Malaysia.

Penganjuran acara berskala besar dikatakan sebagai promosi pelancongan bandar mensasarka Kuala Lumpur khususnya Bukit Bintang sebagai lokasi acara hiburan dan festival jalanan.

Namun, pendekatan mencetuskan perdebatan apabila melibatkan penganjuran acara terbuka yang dikatakan kurang selari dengan norma budaya, sensitiviti agama dan kesesuaian ruang awam. – HARAKAHDAILY 29/4/2026

SG support Thai LAND BRIDGE project, bye MSIA

perfectedservice — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:07:37 +0800

Singapore eyes bridge potential
Interest expressed, but no agreement

PUBLISHED : 28 Apr 2026 at 04:16
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/genera...ridge-potential

Chan Chun Sing, Singapore's Defence Minister meets Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Thai Khu Fah Building yesterday. Government House
Singapore is interested in Thailand's Land Bridge project as a potential economic opportunity, though discussions remain at an early stage, government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.

Her remarks followed a meeting between Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Singapore's Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing.

She said talks covered a broad range of issues, including defence cooperation and joint military exercises such as Cobra Gold, as well as potential collaboration in the aviation and maritime industries. Both sides also discussed energy security, agreeing on the need for greater regional resilience through the development of fossil and renewable energy.

On the Land Bridge project, Ms Rachada said Singapore had expressed interest but had not yet committed to any specific role. "They recognise the project's potential and the opportunities it could create for Thailand and the wider region if it proceeds," she said.

She rejected criticism from opposition politicians that the government was advancing the project without sufficient economic justification, insisting that any proposal submitted to the cabinet would be supported by comprehensive feasibility and environmental studies.

"There is no question of presenting a blank proposal," she said, adding that the project would rely primarily on private investment under a public–private partnership model.

The government has also pledged continued public engagement, acknowledging local concerns in southern provinces where the infrastructure would be built. Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn will visit the southern region next month to gather feedback, though officials stressed that no formal public hearings have yet been held.

Supporters argue the project -- linking ports on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand -- could strengthen the country's position as a regional logistics hub and reduce reliance on congested maritime routes. Officials say Thailand already has strong refining capacity and could develop a "trading hub" model for marine fuel supply.

However, the initiative has faced mounting scrutiny. In parliament, Senator Norasate Prachyakorn announced plans to seek a review of the project, citing its estimated cost of around one trillion baht and potential environmental consequences. He questioned whether key environmental and health impact assessments (EHIA) had been adequately completed, warning that accelerated approval could undermine due process.

Marine scientist Thon Thamrongnawasawat highlighted significant discrepancies in data on seabed organisms in Ranong province, one of the proposed port sites. While official studies estimate roughly 1.5 billion organisms would be affected, independent research suggests the figure could exceed 50 billion -- raising questions about the scale of ecological damage and compensation required.

These concerns have prompted action from Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin, who said he would convene relevant agencies to review the contested EHIA findings. The move follows pressure from civil society and academic groups.

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How BLOCK flying DNA from NON-HALAL food ?

perfectedservice — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:55:10 +0800

hanya Bodo LEMBU beli handphone ribu-ribu ringgit

perfectedservice — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:24:05 +0800

JANJI PDRM: This time NO protek, trust me bro

perfectedservice — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0800

Ayob Khan vows no cover-up over viral Kulim police arrest video

Thursday, 23 Apr 2026 2:39 PM MYT
GEORGE TOWN, April 23 — The police will not cover up any misconduct involving its personnel, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay pledged today, in response to a viral video showing an aggressive arrest in Kulim, Kedah.

The deputy inspector-general of police confirmed that two separate investigations, one criminal and one internal, are already underway regarding the incident, which depicted a police officer pulling a man off a motorcycle and stepping on his head.

“As I mentioned earlier, we will not protect any misconduct involving our officers or personnel,” Ayob Khan told reporters after attending the Forum Perdana Crime Consciousness And Public Safety (CCPSS) at St Giles Wembley Hotel here today.

“We will announce the findings and further action taken once the investigations have concluded.”

The deputy IGP said that the criminal investigation is being conducted under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 427 for committing mischief.

“At the same time, we are also conducting an internal disciplinary investigation,” he added, noting that the process will take time to complete.

The incident has triggered public debate over the use of force during arrests. When asked about the standard operating procedures (SOP), Ayob Khan clarified that while minimal force is the guideline, the level applied depends on the situation.

“Sometimes there is a grey area, and we need to assess the level of force applied. If a suspect resists or threatens an officer's safety, a higher level of force may be necessary.”

Police previously said that the suspect in the video had resisted arrest during a crime prevention patrol.

He had allegedly kicked a police motorcycle and attempted to flee before being tracked down to a motorcycle accessories shop where the arrest took place.

During the arrest, police found two plastic packets believed to contain ketum in the suspect’s motorcycle basket.

TERRORIST cirit birit poisoned by IRANIANs

perfectedservice — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:49:35 +0800

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Pengurus HALAL hub KANTOI terima Duit Tak Halal

perfectedservice — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:43:44 +0800

Ex-manager of Melaka Halal Hub charged with two counts of graft
Tuesday, 14 Apr 2026 | 1:22 PM MYT

MELAKA: A former administrative manager of Melaka Halal Hub claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to two charges of accepting insurance commissions amounting to more than RM2,000 as bribes.

The accused Erwan Abdul Aziz, 45, entered the plea after the charges were read before Judge Elesabet Paya Wan on Tuesday (April 14).

Under the first charge, the accused, in his capacity as administrative manager of Melaka Halal Hub Sdn Bhd, was alleged to have used his position to obtain a commission of RM1,096.57.

The commission was allegedly received as an inducement for recommending a quotation from a company owned by his wife, who had been appointed as the insurance agent for the purchase of the company’s fire insurance policy for coverage valued at RM6mil.

Under the second charge, the accused was alleged to have committed a similar offence by receiving a commission of RM1,102.20.

Both the offences were allegedly committed at the company’s office in Jasin on Sept 27, 2022 and Sept 27, 2023.

The charges were framed under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, punishable under Section 24(1) of the same Act, which carries a jail term of up to 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the amount of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction.

Earlier, prosecuting officers Nor Syakila Yaacob and Noor Juliana Yahaya from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) proposed bail at RM20,000 for both charges, together with additional conditions.

Lawyer Ishak Mohd Kari of the National Legal Aid Foundation, representing the accused, appealed for a lower bail on the grounds that his client is self-employed with an unstable income.

The court was also told that the accused also supports his family, including caring for a mother-in-law with cancer, as well as children who are still in school.

The court later granted the accused bail of RM15,000 with one surety and ordered him to report to the MACC, once a month until the end of the proceeding.

The next mention date was fixed on May 14.

Are you NPC or you have Real purpose in Life?

perfectedservice — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:57 +0800

When you grow older, and just before you die

What purpose of life would you have achieved?

Is it :
Successful breeding ?

Elevate society,, species?

Qualify for paradise/ virgins?

Or you just NPC ???

MASJID anjur sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina

perfectedservice — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:31:12 +0800

Nasional

Oleh Muhammad Yusri Muzamir

Ahli Parlimen Wangsa Maju, Zahir Hassan (lima kanan) dan Pengerusi Masjid, Mohd Aizul Adan (empat kanan) menggaul yee sang bersama masyarakat Cina pada program Mahabbah Tahun Baharu Cina di masjid Zaid Bin Harithah. - NSTP/SAIFULLIZAN TAMADI

KUALA LUMPUR: Sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina kali ini memberi pengertian lebih besar apabila gerbang Masjid Zaid Bin Haritsah di sini, dibuka seluas-luasnya menerima kehadiran pengunjung berbilang kaum yang mendiami kawasan sekitar.

Seperti sambutan majlis rumah terbuka perayaan lain, hadirin duduk semeja menikmati juadah, bermesra dan bergambar kenangan sebelum pulang.

Pengunjung turut menggaul yee sang sebagai simbolik kepada kemakmuran, tuah dan kebahagiaan sambutan Tahun Baharu Cina, selain menikmati limau Mandarin yang menjadi simbol utama perayaan berkenaan.

Majlis anjuran Jawatankuasa Penduduk Kampung Sungai Mulia dan Kampung Lee Kong Chian itu turut dimeriahkan dengan sumbangan bakul makanan Foodbank Jabatan Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (JAWI) kepada 20 penerima.

Sebahagian masyarakat Cina Kampung Lee Kong Chian dibawa meninjau bahagian mimbar masjid pada program Mahabbah Tahun Bahru Cina di Masjid Zaid Bin Harithah. - NSTP/SAIFULLIZAN TAMADI

Pengerusi masjid berkenaan, Mohd Aizul Adnan, berkata sambutan julung kali diadakan itu adalah sebahagian daripada pelbagai inisiatif bagi mengeratkan perpaduan antara masyarakat Islam dan bukan Islam di kawasan sekitar.

Beliau antara lain berharap penganjuran sambutan itu memperkukuh jalinan saling menghormati dan membantu dalam kalangan penduduk.

"Kita bercadang menjadikan penganjuran sambutan berkenaan sebagai acara tahunan, selain berharap konsep ini dapat diperhebat dan diperluaskan ke masjid di kariah lain.

"Masjid boleh dijadikan sebagai tempat perhimpunan masyarakat berbilang kaum dan agama, selagi tidak bercanggah dengan syariat Islam.

"Selagi penganjuran program seperti ini berlangsung dalam keadaan baik dan mengikut ajaran, ia bukan masalah kerana kita mahu berkongsi mengenai keindahan Islam bersama kaum dan agama lain," katanya.

Sambutan itu turut dihadiri Ahli Parlimen Wangsa Maju, Zahir Hassan; Pegawai Tadbir Agama Zon 2 JAWI, Mohd Abd Nasir Abdullah dan Ketua PKR Cabang Wangsa Maju, Andre Ch Lai.

Mohd Aizul berkata, penganjuran sambutan berkenaan menerima maklum balas positif dalam kalangan orang ramai, sekali gus menjadi platform mengeratkan silaturahim.

"Kami sudah lama tidak menganjurkan acara yang mampu mengumpulkan penduduk dalam skala besar, malah memang ramai yang agak renggang akibat pemodenan.

"Mereka mengakui sambutan ini dapat kembali mengeratkan hubungan, selain mengimbau kenangan membesar bersama dalam kawasan kejiranan didiami pelbagai kaum sejak dahulu," katanya.

Sementara itu, Andre berkata, keamanan dan keharmonian di negara ini wajar dikekalkan dan menjadi contoh kepada seluruh dunia.

Beliau berkata, perbezaan agama, budaya, adat dan perayaan tidak seharusnya menjadi penghalang untuk menjalin hubungan baik sesama kaum.

"Masyarakat Cina di sini sering mengundang kaum Melayu dalam pelbagai sambutan di kawasan sekitar dan kita sudah menjemput mereka menghadiri sambutan Chap Goh Mei pada 5 Februari ini," katanya.

https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/...hun-baharu-cina

IRAN berani perang, TAK BERANI buka internet,

perfectedservice — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:15:55 +0800

Frustration grows as Iran’s wartime internet shutdown breaks grim record
Since January, Iran’s near-total internet shutdown has affected jobs and businesses.

By Maziar Motamedi
Published On 5 Apr 2026
5 Apr 2026
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s state-imposed blocking of the internet has become the longest nationwide switch-off on record anywhere, according to a global monitor.

Connectivity to the global internet has been at about 1 percent of pre-war levels since the beginning of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, according to NetBlocks.

Earlier, a 20-day internet restriction was imposed in January, when thousands were killed during nationwide protests, meaning that most Iranian civilians have now spent close to two-thirds of 2026 almost in digital darkness – with only a limited and at times slow intranet serving to offer some basic services and allow access to state-run news and messaging services.

“Iran is the first country to have had internet connectivity and then subsequently lost it by reverting to a national network,” NetBlocks said on Sunday.

It added that while countries like Myanmar and Sudan and regions such as Indian-administered Kashmir and Ethiopia’s Tigray have had incidents of longer blackouts, none has experienced a state-imposed shutdown at this scale for this long.

No wars, including those in Ukraine and Gaza, have been known to “have sent an entire country offline” like Iran, the monitor said.

During the January shutdown, the government said many online businesses could not survive more than three weeks of being disconnected, and that the beleaguered economy was haemorrhaging tens of millions of dollars in direct damages each day, not to mention the untold indirect and cumulative effects of a nationwide restriction.

More than five weeks into the war, the government has not explained how it expects the remnants of the country’s battered digital sector and its globally isolated economy to get through the coming months and years, even if a highly unlikely diplomatic breakthrough stops the war soon.

“There was a wave of layoffs in January, which I survived, but I didn’t survive this latest wave,” said Kamran, a product designer at a technology firm in Karaj near Tehran, who was told he was let go on Saturday, the first day of the working week after the Nowruz holidays.

He told Al Jazeera that he has found a local group where people say what skills they have, and others help match them with any job opportunities, but said he was extremely concerned about the prospects of finding gainful employment in the foreseeable future due to the large number of other people looking.

A senior data analyst at a Tehran-based firm who asked to remain anonymous said his company agreed to offer lower pay rises than expected for the new Persian year, so it would not be forced to downsize any employees for now.

“But the bosses are only doing three-month contracts, so there’s a prevailing sense that many people will have to go after that time is up,” he told Al Jazeera.

The devastating bombing of Iran’s top steel factories, petrochemical firms and other civilian infrastructure is also expected to exacerbate economic conditions that were already defined by rampant inflation and high unemployment long before the war.

An Iranian soldier monitors traffic passing a large billboard reading, in Persian, ’The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed’, in Enghelb Square in Tehran, April 5, 2026 [Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA]
Worried about internet and electricity
The minority of Iranians from inside the country who are connected to the internet are either directly permitted – or whitelisted – by the state, or have paid exorbitant amounts to buy proxy connections that at times last for hours before being taken down by the authorities.

As government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani put it last month, the government is only allowing those who can “get the voice out” to have internet. That has included top officials, state-affiliated figures and entities, and news agencies.

Some of the whitelisted and even some of the disconnected state supporters write on X or the comment sections of local news sites, working with the intranet, that they are happy to accommodate the situation, which they deem to be a necessity for times of war.

Left in the dark with a highly uncertain future, many do not share the same sentiment.

Another Tehran resident told Al Jazeera that she and several friends had a get-together at home last night to share updates gleaned from brief periods of connectivity, state television, foreign-based satellite television networks, and endless phone calls and text messages, while state supporters congregate in mosques and city squares.

“Some of us were laid off; all of us were worried about whether we will have electricity later this week, let alone what could happen in another month,” she said. “Artemis II has a live feed from the moon, but we can’t access Google search or AI, and have to think about what to do when the water pumps stop working when the power goes out.”

After the United States bombed a newly built bridge west of Tehran, US President Donald Trump pledged to attack power plants and more bridges on Tuesday, to convince Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to stop blocking the Strait of Hormuz – something it has firmly rejected.

‘Internet Pro’
Iranian authorities have taken steps towards implementing a tiered internet system, indicating that they intend to keep in place severe restrictions even after the war.

A “guide to connect to international internet for businesses” has been circulated among some business communities, urging those interested to establish contact with an official account on a state-run messaging app called Bale to send documents and apply.

A number of journalists reported receiving text messages from an unknown sender titled “Internet Pro”, which contained a registry link with a top telecommunications provider for people who wished to have connectivity in the future.

At the same time, another prominent state-linked telecoms carrier has also released steps required to register for its own version of “Internet Pro”, which would be sold in the form of one-year data packages costing more than normal carrier packages.

Internet service providers have also not refunded customers or lowered their price plans, even though they are not providing access to the global internet. Some users have reported that during the war, their mobile data packages have been depleting more quickly than when the global internet was connected.

The administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, which had made unblocking Iran’s internet landscape a central campaign promise less than two years ago, has not offered an official explanation for the heavy internet restrictions.

https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2026/4/5...aks-grim-record

Now rempit CLAIM jalan, copy India HON2 culture

perfectedservice — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:24:56 +0800

If you been to India/Bangladesh, the vehicles hon hon hon simply masuk lane of other people, not follow international right of way.

Siapa hon dulu get right of way, others slow down give way

Last 2-3 years, I notice Malaysia Rempit doing this. I drive car since 1990s, and it was never like this.

They hon hon hon split lane and if any car switch lane far in front , the rempit speed up and get angry because no get free pass.

Rempit nowadays expect cars 500 meters away to stop switching lanes once hear bikers HON HON ....expect to let them go first