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Menses will be taxed

cheechongfun — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:05:19 +0800

PETALING JAYA: An online petition was initiated to urge Putrajaya to put women’s sanitary products under the zero-rated items in regard to the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Communications officer Kamelia Shamsuddin started the petition on Thursday, calling the government to exclude sanitary products as they were a necessity for women due to the nature of their gender.
“Why should women be penalised with having to pay tax for what is biological?” she asked.
She added, this move infringed on the basic rights of women to sanitary products.
“We need to use it (sanitary napkins) every month. We cannot avoid buying it,” Kamelia said, adding that it would be even harder for women to put aside money for savings as after the implementation of GST, these sanitary products would cost more.
“A middle-range brand of 30 sanitary pads now cost RM16. When GST comes in force, it will cost more than that.
“This will restrict a woman’s ability to purchase products that are essential to assist them during their monthly cycles.
“I cannot imagine how women living in the rural areas are going to cope with that (increased cost),” Kamelia said.
She also told FMT she started the petition because she wanted to create awareness on the needs of Malaysian women.
“I was angered to learn sanitary products are GST taxed items,” she said, adding that she did not anticipate so many would sign the petition.
“I really hope the government will exclude sanitary pads from the GST taxed items before it comes into force on April 1,” she said.
She also said she was considering bringing the petition to the Women, Family, and Community Development Ministry if sanitary products were still not excluded.

source : sos

Vision Afterlife

cheechongfun — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:05:29 +0800

Move Away Tun Ma's Vision 2020

We now have Vision Afterlife.

In afterlife, I wish I will not go to 18th level Hell.

Akhirat

The focus of PAS is not on Vision 2020 alone, but the afterlife as well, party president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang said today, a day after the Kelantan state assembly approved the Shariah Criminal Code II 1993 (Amendment 2015).

“Our vision is the afterlife, and not just 2020,” said Hadi in a speech near Masjid Rusila in Marang, his parliamentary constituency in Terengganu, today.

PAS and the Kelantan government is facing intense criticism from its allies in Pakatan Rakyat (PR) after it tabled and passed amendments on hudud, the Islamic penal code, in its state assembly.

Fully settle car loan

cheechongfun — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 16:53:36 +0800

My 7-year car loan only ends on Oct 2016.
But I am itching to settle it once and for all.
Balance around 19000 only.
But I am worried LHDN will invite me over for Chinese Tea.
Is it worth taking the risk?
The reason I want settle car loan now is to get another property, hence want reduce commitment

man and woman kantoi

cheechongfun — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:09:55 +0800

Back after 1-month ban

cheechongfun — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:34:11 +0800

Morning all,
I am back after 1-month ban from commenting on religion of peace.
Just a gentle reminder to all, mods are easily butt-hurt and their sensitivity level is less than a cockroach.
Please refrain from commenting on religion of peace.

Now my warning level is 40%. Just 2 more posts to perma-ban

New VEP rate

cheechongfun — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:09:25 +0800

New VEP rate

Best Instant Noodles 2014

cheechongfun — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 11:54:41 +0800

Best Instant Noodles

10: Mama Instant Noodles Yentafo Tom Yum Mohfai Flavour – Thailand

Yentafo (aka yong tau foo) has a spicy and sweet flavor. The sweetness is derived from hoisin sauce and the spiciness from chillies. Seasoned brown noodles are complimented by these unique flavors as well an a nice bit of heartiness from oil. Original review here

#9: Nongshim Soon Veggie Noodle Soup – South Korea

This is the first instant noodle on the top ten to be marketed towards vegetarians. What surprised me about it was the broth had such a full flavor to it; deep and satisfying. The noodles are slightly larger in gauge than your run of the mill instant, which is common of South Korean ‘ramyun.’ Magnificent stuff! Original review here

#8: Prima Taste Singapore Chilli Crab La Mian – Singapore

Prima Taste’s third appearance in the top ten. Chilli Crab is considered the signature dish of Singapore. This is a brothless variety – excellent, chewy noodles and a sweet sauce that has a sweet, spicy and buttery taste. If you like crab, this is one to try. Original review here

#7: Mamee Chef Curry Laksa Flavour – Malaysia

This one was a pleasant surprise. Touting Mamee’s ‘Mi Tarik’ technology to approximate the same texture as hand pulled noodles, they chewiness and gauge are really quite special. The broth has a beautiful hit of cumin that adds a richness I found delectable. Garnish included small bits of tofu puff! Original review here

#6: Paldo Cheese Noodle – South Korea

These noodles – wow. I think the best addition to South Korean ramyun has to be cheese. Well, not only is cheese included here but it’s got just the perfect notes of spiciness and strong, rich flavor. The little guy with the sign that says cheese noodle rocks as well. Original review here

#5: Samyang Foods Maesaengyitangmyun Baked Noodle – Southh Korea

Last year was the 50th anniversary of ramyun in South Korea, pioneered by Samyang Foods. Samyang decided to try making something new – SBN, a baked noodle. What’s really neat here is that the noodles smell like bread! The broth is a lot like gomtang, a traditional beef soup. To shake it up, maesangyi is added – kind of like seaweed spun into a cotton-like consistency. The finished product is quite delectable; almost like a chowder! Original review here

#4: Sapporo Ichiban Otafuku Okonomi Sauce Yakisoba – Japan

I’ve always really loved yakisoba and this is the best I’ve found in an instant form yet. Otofuku is a brand of yakisoba sauce that can be found almost anywhere, and it’s inclusion in this one is just perfection. What’s more, the noodles are garnished with green laver (flaked seaweed) and a little mayonnaise packet! Original review here

#3: Prima Taste Singapore Curry La Mian – Singapore

Premium chewy noodles are given the opportunity to swim in some of the best curry broth I’ve ever had. The real difference here is that there are two sachets – curry paste and a ‘premix’ which is primarily coconut powder. Sheer delight! Original Review / Special 2014 Re-Review

#2: Prima Taste Singapore Laksa La Mian – Singapore

Prima Taste’s La Mian noodles are just pure wonderful, and their paste and coconut powder sachets are brimming with rich flavor. This one is a little spicy and has strong shrimp flavor. Little beads of chilli oil dance around the top of the broth like miniature rubies. Spectacular! Original review / Special 2014 Re-Review

#1: MyKuali Penang White Curry Noodle – Malaysia

The ultimate! The noodles are just the right texture and gauge – not too wide or too narrow with a chewiness that is perfection. The broth is amazing – extremely spicy (hit #7 on the 2013 Spiciest Instant Noodles list), and features a strong curry flavor and a hearty finish. I am truly impressed with this one and would consider it to be the one I would love to eat every day. Bravo! Original review / Special 2014 Re-Review

M'sian footballers puffing in Singapore

cheechongfun — Sat, 29 Nov 2014 14:07:49 +0800

I think it is a good thing to have a puff or 2 before a big match.