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Received Income Tax Rebate?

Alvinleong — Tue, 18 May 2021 11:10:00 +0800

Just wondering, have any of you received your income tax refund for 2020 yet?

People I've asked so far haven't received. LHDN website says within 30 days, and it's been longer than that for me.

How easy to get permission to travel?

Alvinleong — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:44:32 +0800

Hello all!

For now, we must all get permission to travel (inter district or between states) from PDRM. The permission form I found online is at:

Here

Do any of you have experience getting permission to travel, especially between states? I'm in KK and have been waiting to travel to Kuching / KL for quite a while now, think it was practically impossible. It's for fairly important personal reasons, but frankly not emergency / essential purposes lah.

But I was noticing that people were still flying all over, even though not for emergency purposes. I've asked around and apparently it's very easy to get permission. Have heard some police stations just rubberstamp the permission.

Would appreciate any experience / advice. Thanks!

Amazon Echo Studio

Alvinleong — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:28:53 +0800

Hi all, random question here. I'm not from KL and I've had my eye on the amazon echo studio for a while. Is it available in shops in KL? Amazon doesn't ship it to Malaysia and it's not on Lazada yet.

Thanks!

Wanting to buy a PC online

Alvinleong — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:14:20 +0800

Hi all, I'm wondering if any of you have recommendations re: a good website where I can customise and order a gaming PC (CPU only) online. I'm in KK, Sabah.

I don't have the time to build my own PC. Am looking at higher end specs but have zero interest in 'bling'.

Thanks.

What does this degree teach?

Alvinleong — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:21:07 +0800

I have a random question. Does anyone happen to know what a "Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) (Marketing Management)" given by MMU actually involves?

Specifically, should you be able to pass if your mathematics (let's say it's bad enough you can't comprehend how interest on a loan works) really sucks?

More Nyan Cat

Alvinleong — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:56:24 +0800

[YOUTUBE]KiKPgmN5jTg[/YOUTUBE]

Just when you thought Nyan Cat..

Alvinleong — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:55:46 +0800

Just when you thought the Nyan Cat thing was over..

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Freedom of Assembly

Alvinleong — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:30:17 +0800

Let's start from the beginning, the Federal Constitution (your Federal Constitution).

Article 4(1) of the Federal Constitution states,

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This Constitution is the supreme law of the Federation and any law passed after Merdeka Day which is inconsistent with this Constitution shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.

Article 10(1)(b) of the Federal Constitution states,

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all citizens have the right to assemble peaceably and without arms

but there is a proviso in Article 10(2)(b) which states that Parliament may impose,

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such restrictions as it deems necessary or expedient in the interest of the security of the Federation or any part thereof or public order.

In essence, all citizens have the right to assemble peaceably, although Parliament may restrict such rights.

On the other hand, we have the Police Act 1967, and section 27(2) states,

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Any person intending to convene or collect any assembly or meeting or to form a procession in any public place aforesaid, shall before convening, collecting or forming such assembly, meeting or procession make to the Officer in Charge of the Police District in which such assembly, meeting or procession is to be held an application for a licence in that behalf, and if such police officer is satisfied that the assembly, meeting or procession is not likely to be prejudicial to the interest of the security of Malaysia or any part thereof or to excite a disturbance of the peace, he shall issue a licence in such form as may be prescribed specifying the name of the licensee and defining the conditions upon which such assembly, meeting or procession is permitted

In other words, the Police Act states that you must apply for a licence in order to form a public assembly. At first glance this appears to be entirely consistent with Article 10(2)(b) of the Federal Constitution.

But it isn't. Consider the difference between a right and a licence.

Let's assume you're sitting at home reading this. What entitles you to be inside your house? That's a silly question isn't it, it's your house. Of course you have the right to be there!

One day, your friend comes over and you invite him in. What entitles him to be inside your house? Again, very simple answer. You invited him in, therefore he has a licence to be there. The moment you change your mind and ask him to leave, his entitlement is revoked and you have the right to use reasonable force to remove him.

See how different the 2 situations are? That's the basic difference between a right and a licence. A right is an entitlement that already exists, a licence is something that is given to you. A licence can (generally speaking) be revoked at any time by the person who gave it.

The Federal Constitution grants all citizens the right of assembly. The Police Act turns this right into a licence. Citizens are now apparently required to get permission before exercising their rights. Think about this, is the Police Act consistent with our Federal Constitution?

I believe it isn't. If you need to get permission to do something, it is incorrect to say you had a right to do it. I am a citizen of the Federation of Malaysia and I have been granted a right to assemble. Any part of any Act of Parliament (i.e. section 27(2) of the Police Act) which is inconsistent with this is unconstitutional and void.

I am a citizen and will not allow my status to be reduced to that of a licencee.

What does this have to do with..

Alvinleong — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:16:41 +0800

This is something I noticed at least last year, when submitting my income tax form online. Anyone have any idea how this could possibly be LHDN's business?

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Jeffrey Kitingan to quit PKR Thursday, say sources

Alvinleong — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 18:30:55 +0800

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 — Former Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice- president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan is expected to announce his resignation from the party on Thursday, according to sources.

A special press conference has been arranged for Dr Jeffrey to make “a very important” announcement on that day, they said.

The sources said Dr Jeffrey, who is former Bingkor assemblyman and younger brother of Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) President Tan Sri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, might also announce the setting up of a movement to continue his political career in anticipation of a snap general election next year.

“Dr Jeffrey is not quitting politics ... instead he is upgrading his political struggle,” the sources told Bernama.

The sources declined to say whether the movement was linked to the formation of a third political block in the country which is said to be headed by former PKR stalwart Datuk Zaid Ibrahim.

Political pundits see Dr Jeffrey’s imminent resignation as a major blow to PKR’s attempt to strengthen itself in Sabah, dubbed as “the fixed deposit” for the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN). — Bernama
http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysi...ay-say-sources/

I'd throw in my lot with Zaid, but not if this moron becomes Sabah chief

Wisma Putra summons Singapore envoy

Alvinleong — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:56:11 +0800

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 14 — Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman today handed over a protest letter to Singapore envoy T. Jasudasen expressing unhappiness over recently leaked private comments made by the island republic’s senior officials on Malaysian politics.
The Foreign Minister also conveyed Malaysia’s deep concern and displeasure over the comments as revealed by WikiLeaks and subsequently reported in the media, according to a statement issued Tuesday.

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Malaysian politicians butthurt..

http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysi...kileaks-expose/

Dying Bishop

Alvinleong — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 21:34:15 +0800

An old Malaysian bishop was dying, and as his last request he asked that Najib and Muhyiddin be at his side when it was about time for him to go.

Najib and Muhyiddin received the message and they thought it was an odd request but decided to agree since it would be very good PR for them.

Not too long after, they received an urgent SMS from one of their aides, "Come quick the bishop doesn't have much time left." So they rushed to the hospital, making sure the media was alerted and would be there to catch everything.

The bishop saw them and asked one of them to stand on the left side of his hospital bed, holding his left hand, and the other on his right, holding his right hand. They did so, and the media was there recording the whole thing - what a wonderful photo opportunity!

Half an hour later, the bishop was plainly on the verge of passing away but he still hadn't said anything - Najib and Muhyiddin were still obediently standing there holding his hands.

They were still quite happy with the entire situation, but were getting quite curious. Eventually Najib, deciding to milk every ounce of PR out of the situation, asked the bishop loudly enough for the reporters to hear, "Your Excellency, is there any special reason why you asked us to come today? Is there anything we can do for you?"

The bishop with his dying breath answered them, "My entire life I have done my best to emulate the life of my Lord.."

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Not only Malaysian thieves are stupid..

Alvinleong — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:22:41 +0800

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/macbook-icha...news-34306.html

Stupid Laptop Thief iChats With Owner's Friends
02:10 - Friday 24 September 2010 by Marcus Yam - source: Tom's Hardware US
Say cheese!

If you steal someone's laptop, it's probably a good idea not to identify yourself on the original owner's contact list or social networks. Of course, not every thief has that sort of common sense.

One burglar suspected of stealing four laptops made himself seen when he used one of the computers, a MacBook, to log onto the original owner's iChat account. One of the victim's friends chatted up the now stolen iChat account and was able to use the webcam chat to capture images of one of the suspected thieves and what appears to be his bedroom.

Here it is:

This man is believed to have broken into a house on Three Mile Harbor Drive in East Hampton, L.I. and stolen $30,000 worth of items.

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for info leading to an arrest – call 1-800-220-TIPS.

Burglar caught napping

Alvinleong — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:20:31 +0800

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11361067

Odd I had to read about this via the BBC:
Local media dubbed the sleeping burglar 'Goldilocks'

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A burglar in Malaysia who broke into a house to steal watches and jewellery was caught after falling asleep with the loot on a sofa, local media report.

When the owners returned to their home, in northern Penang state, they were shocked to find the living room in a mess and a man napping upstairs.

The burglar woke up and escaped through a kitchen window but was arrested nearby.

Police said the loot was worth about 10,000 ringgit ($3,200, £2,000).

The owner of the two-storey property had just returned from a holiday with his wife and children, when they noticed an unfamiliar car parked in front of their two-storey home.

"When his wife went up the upper floor to check the bedrooms, she was surprised to find a stranger taking a nap in her son's room," said a spokesman for George Town police.

The family then called the police, who caught the 42-year-old suspect after chasing him for about 50m.

How did this happen?

Alvinleong — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:32:34 +0800

Picture taken from:

http://thumbnails.thestar.com.my/view.asp?id=7093

Any ideas what happened here? o.O Poor MB..

Should I laugh or cry..

Alvinleong — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:40:04 +0800

Facebook Video

Hope it's not slow.

I mostly /facepalm and watch with one eye..

-edit-

Youtube Video

Good place to buy Android phones

Alvinleong — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:04:38 +0800

Hi all, I'll be travelling to Putrajaya / KL this weekend and have been wanting to get an Android phone for quite a while. Problem is there aren't many good places to do so in Sabah. Can you guys recommend a good shop / mall for this sort of thing, in KL or Putrajaya?

Police bans use of ‘Allah’

Alvinleong — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:52:08 +0800

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SIBU, May 11 — Sarawak police today banned political parties from using the ‘Allah’ row in the Sibu by-election, hours after DAP told a well-attended gathering for local Christians to vote for the party on May 16 as a sign of protest over the issue.

The ban was announced by Sarawak OCCI SAC II Huzir Mohamed who also threatened to take action under the Sedition Act or the Internal Security Act (ISA) against those who defied the order.

“We have been monitoring the ceramah and found that some parties have been using the khalimah Allah issue,” said Huzir.

“This is a sensitive issue. We advise all parties to stop using it once and for all,” he added.

“If any party persists in using it, we can take action under sedition or the ISA. To all parties, please don’t bring unnecessary problems,” he told a media briefing today.

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IMO really dumb move.. if it is an issue of public interest, sensitive or not, of course it should be part of the reason why people vote for party A or B.

Parliament: Costly to channel Bakun electricity

Alvinleong — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:04:34 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The cost to channel electricity to Sabah from the Bakun hydro-electric power project in Sarawak will be high owing to the difficult land terrain as well as the low demand of about 300 megawatts in that state, the Dewan Negara was told Tuesday.

Deputy Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Noriah Kasnon said it would be more cost effective to build electricity generating stations in Sabah to meet the demand there, especially in the east coast.

Replying to a question from Senator Datuk Maijol Mahap, she said the Government had identified two potential hydro-electric generating areas, in Ulu Padas and Liwagu, to ensure sufficient electricity supply in Sabah. -- Bernama

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If I could b****-slap him now, I swear I would.

Rais urges wider use of Bahasa in private sector

Alvinleong — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:00:35 +0800

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bahasa Malaysia should be used more widely in the private sector to further “dignify the national language.”

Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said currently, Bahasa Malaysia usage in the banking and shipping industry, commerce and legal fields was still at a low level.

In view of this, he said, the ministry -- with the cooperation of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) -- would carry out continuous campaigns to “enculture Bahasa Malaysia usage” as well as make it an appealing language.

“Eventually, the private sector will get used to using the national language and be proud of this,” he told reporters opening a seminar on “Bahasa Malaysia Usage in the Public and Private Sectors” at Menara DBP, here on Tuesday.

Also present were the chairman of DBP Board of Governors Datuk Johan Jaafar and DBP director-general Datuk Termuzi Abdul Aziz.

Rais said at the Cabinet meeting on Oct 7, the ministers spoke on a number on matters that needed to be given attention in line with the position of the Malay language as the national language.

Among them was that the leaders should communicate well and more often in the national language, including at official meetings, while it was also suggested that forums and conventions held in the country not be conducted in English.

Rais said each ministry and government agency would also be encouraged to use Bahasa Malaysia more widely to create a sense of oneness and make the 1Malaysia concept a success.

“The Education Ministry and my ministry were told to follow up on the issues raised at the Cabinet meeting to realise the objective of making Bahasa Malaysia truly the national language.”

He said his ministry would also set up a unit with the task of “enculturing Bahasa Malaysia” to make it more progressive and effective as a language of knowledge.

He also said that championing Bahasa Malaysia as the national language should not only be the responsibility of the Malays, but the other races as well.

“Our national language can be the vehicle for racial unity and communication to facilitate the realisation of 1Malaysia involving all the communities in the country.”

Rais said his ministry would also work with the private broadcasting stations to promote Bahasa Malaysia usage so that there would be uniformity in the standard and pronunciation. -- Bernama

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I am wondering whether "enculture" is actually a word?