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M’sian Influencer Charged RM381 for KLIA Parking

Ayambetul — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:35:45 +0800

M’sian Influencer Charged RM381 for KLIA Parking Instead of Advertised Promo Rate, Malaysia Airports Responds

A social media influencer’s reaction to an RM381 parking charge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s (KLIA) Long-Term Car Park (LTCP) has sparked widespread discussion online, with many travellers questioning how clearly parking rate changes are communicated.

In a video that quickly gained traction, the influencer, known widely as Pudds, shared her experience after parking at the LTCP for 12 days and expressed her surprise at the final amount charged. The bill totalled RM381, despite her initial expectation that it would be less than RM220.

“Here’s a PSA to everyone planning to go to KLIA. Do not park at the long-term car park,” Pudds said, before revealing her receipt.

Misleading rates and expired promotions

According to her, she had relied on parking rates she believed were still being promoted and did not realise the pricing structure had changed. Pudds also said she could not find clear updates regarding the revised rates on Malaysia Airports’ social media pages.

Furthermore, she added that an online parking calculator had estimated the cost for the same duration at around RM213. However, she later learned from airport staff that these lower rates now only apply to advance online bookings.

https://worldofbuzz.com/viral-rm384-klia-pa...ports-responds/

Pompuan LELELELELEL

Dah Banyak Kes Orang Sakit Mental

Ayambetul — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:47:03 +0800

Dah Banyak Kes Orang Sakit Mental”- Rakyat Mula Resah, Kuota BUDI95 Didakwa Punca Kesihatan Terjejas

https://murai.my/dah-banyak-kes-orang-sakit...hatan-terjejas/

Cadangan kerajaan untuk mengurangkan kuota subsidi BUDI95 daripada 200 liter kepada 150 liter nyata buat ramai rakyat mula tak senang duduk. Bagi sesetengah orang mungkin nampak macam angka kecil, tapi untuk golongan B40 yang hidup cukup-cukup makan, ia ibarat tambah lagi satu beban atas bahu.

Di Threads, ramai mula meluahkan rasa resah. Ada yang kata minyak kereta bukan lagi sekadar isi untuk berjalan, tapi ‘nyawa’ untuk cari rezeki setiap hari. Bila kuota makin kecil, mereka mula fikir macam mana nak ulang-alik kerja, hantar anak sekolah, urus keluarga dan dalam masa sama berjimat.

Seorang pengguna tampil meluahkan rasa kecewa dan meminta kerajaan mengembalikan semula kuota asal seperti dahulu.

“Kembalikan semula kuota RON95 daripada 200 liter kepada 300 liter semula… jangan nak bebankan rakyat”- tulisnya.

Luahan itu bukan sekadar rungutan biasa. Ramai di ruangan komen mengaku mereka sendiri sedang ‘sesak nafas’ dengan keadaan ekonomi sekarang. Harga barang naik, komitmen makin banyak, gaji pula masih di takuk lama.

Paling menyentuh hati apabila ada yang mengaitkan tekanan hidup hari ini dengan peningkatan masalah kesihatan mental dalam kalangan rakyat.

“Sekarang ni dah banyak kes orang mental health. Ini salah satunya bila tekanan dari kerajaan.
“Dulu tak ada subsidi dihadkan. Kurang tekanan walaupun harga barang naik. Kemudian subsidi hanya 300 liter sebulan tapi masih lagi dalam kawalan. Sekarang ni 200 liter sebulan.
“Demi Allah, aku laki bini terkesan sangat-sangat. Suami kerja ulang-alik KL-Seremban, aku pula kerja area Seremban tapi ke hulu ke hilir urus anak dan kerja.
“200 liter hanya cukup kurang tiga minggu. Aku depress sangat-sangat,” luah seorang pengguna.

Apa yang ramai tak sedar, ada keluarga yang setiap bulan memang hidup cukup-cukup. Bila minyak habis cepat, mereka terpaksa ‘ikat perut’ untuk tambah duit petrol. Ada yang sanggup kurangkan makan luar, tangguh beli keperluan anak malah berjimat sampai tahap takut tengok baki akaun sendiri.

“Saya Tak Halalkan Tax Saya Diguna Untuk B40”- Perbalahan Rakyat Tentang Subsidi BUDI95 Makin Panas
Bagi rakyat marhaen, isu ini bukan soal politik semata-mata. Mereka cuma mahu hidup sedikit lega tanpa perlu rasa takut setiap kali tengok meter minyak turun.

Sanooooozi has spoken

Ayambetul — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:29:49 +0800

Super car owners spend up to RM400,000 per visit in Langkawi, duty-free status can revive tourism sector, says Sanusi

LANGKAWI: Super car owners spend as much as RM400,000 each when they return to enjoy their vehicles.

Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said restoring Langkawi’s full duty-free status could revive the island’s high-end tourism sector.

He said more than 2,000 luxury super cars were once kept on the island by wealthy owners from around the world, creating a wide economic chain.

According to the Darul Aman Information Secretariat on Thursday (April 30), Sanusi said the owners would return periodically to drive their vehicles, spending heavily during their visits.

“They come and spend big.

“Luxury car operators told me that annual sales were around 250 units. Each time the owners came to Langkawi, they spent up to RM400,000 each. This contributed to the local economy and government revenue,” he said.

Sanusi said the owners also needed car showrooms, sales centres, storage warehouses, special garage facilities and luxury vehicle service centres.

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2026...tor-says-sanusi

Butbutbut how about the booze? No booze how to spend big????

PTPTN relies on incentives because its repayment

Ayambetul — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:19:29 +0800

PTPTN relies on incentives because its repayment system is broken

Malaysia is now rewarding borrowers with incentives and campaigns just to get them to repay their student loans.

That alone tells you everything about the system. If repayment requires incentives, the system is not working as designed.

From Auckland, where I advise on student loan and tax debt matters on a daily basis, repayment is embedded into the tax system and largely unavoidable. The contrast is not theoretical. It is structural.

As of early 2026, more than 417,000 National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers have been reported as defaulters.

That is not a marginal issue. It is a structural exposure within a publicly funded financing system.

The sustainability of PTPTN depends on repayment flows. When collections weaken, the pressure does not disappear. It shifts forward, affecting future lending capacity and access for the next generation of students. Public reporting indicates that several billion ringgit is required annually to sustain the system.

The policy response in Malaysia has been consistent. Incentives, discounts, restructuring programmes, and more recently, targeted enforcement measures such as travel restrictions for financially capable defaulters.

The latest campaign linking PTPTN repayment to a RM500,000 incentive pool through a financial institution is simply the most recent example.

These measures are not without value. They encourage engagement and provide relief for those facing genuine financial difficulty. They also introduce pressure where there is clear capacity to repay.

But they do not address the core issue.

Malaysia does not have a repayment problem alone. It has a policy design problem.

A large-scale taxpayer-supported loan scheme cannot depend primarily on voluntary repayment without producing structural arrears. Voluntary systems do not fail completely. They fail unevenly. Some borrowers comply consistently, some intermittently, and a significant number disengage altogether.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...ystem-is-broken

Ahlong gomen yang mulia LELELELELEL

Entry barriers threaten Malay cooking heritage

Ayambetul — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 13:07:55 +0800

Entry barriers threaten Malay cooking heritage, say F&B operators

GEORGE TOWN: Young entrepreneurs in the food and beverage (F&B) sector are interested in Malay heritage cooking, but high costs, limited exposure and a lack of training are key barriers hindering them from mastering the cuisine, say F&B operators.
Restaurateur Arshad Kamarulzaman said a lot of heritage cooking knowledge still depended on generational transfer rather than formal documentation.

“It’s not that the younger generation is uninterested. They lack exposure,” he told FMT.

Arshad, who operates The Tamarra by Irama Dining in George Town, Penang, said entry barriers such as high start-up costs and manpower shortages deterred newcomers.

He said that if Malay heritage cuisine could be presented professionally and recognised as an attractive career, more young people would be drawn to learn it in depth.

Earlier this month, celebrity chef Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan, said the overall quality of Malay heritage cuisine was on the decline due to a lack of experienced chefs skilled in heritage food and a drop in quality of such food sold by street vendors.

He called for the establishment of an institute to document and teach next-generation chefs how to cook Malay street food, to preserve and promote the community’s heritage cooking.

Zawawi Akee, who runs Awie Nasi Campur in Kampung Melayu, Air Itam, with his daughters, agreed that the issue was not a lack of interest among youngsters but the cost of entering the industry and learning heritage cooking in depth.

“Young people do have interest, but sometimes there is no opportunity,” he said, pointing to the cost of shop rentals, cooking equipment and prices of ingredients.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...ay-fb-operators

Which F&b biz not high entry cost 🤔

dilemma faced by flight attendants

Ayambetul — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:10:10 +0800

Stop serving alcohol on Malaysia Airlines flights, PN MP tells govt

Hulu Selangor MP Hasnizan Harun says serving alcohol on Malaysia Airlines flights is making some Muslim crew uncomfortable.

KUALA LUMPUR: A Perikatan Nasional MP has called on the transport ministry to stop serving alcoholic beverages on Malaysia Airlines flights, saying the practice goes against Islamic principles and puts Muslim flight attendants in an uncomfortable position.
Debating the Supply (Budget) Bill 2026 in the Dewan Rakyat today, Hasnizan Harun (PN-Hulu Selangor) said there was “a clear justification” for action to be taken.

“I’ve seen for myself the dilemma faced by flight attendants, who are Muslims, forced to serve something that is clearly haram in Islam,” he said.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...n-mp-tells-govt

Cikit cikit buah delima. Tu la pasal baek jadi opposition selama lama nyer

Malay language proficiency a key criterion for....

Ayambetul — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:58:33 +0800

Selangor makes Malay language proficiency a key criterion for land ownership

https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/1139...-land-ownership

THE Selangor state government has set the use and mastery of the Malay language as a core requirement for land ownership, title registration and business premises licensing in the state.

Malaysia

Selangor makes Malay language proficiency a key criterion for land ownership
State government emphasises Bahasa Melayu as fundamental to Bumiputera identity and a condition for land rights, says Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari

Updated 18 hours ago · Published on 12 Oct 2025 3:46PM

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Selangor makes Malay language proficiency a key criterion for land ownership
Move is aimed at affirming the constitutional definition of a Malay person, which includes the use of Bahasa Melayu - October12, 2025

THE Selangor state government has set the use and mastery of the Malay language as a core requirement for land ownership, title registration and business premises licensing in the state.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the move is aimed at affirming the constitutional definition of a Malay person, which includes the use of Bahasa Melayu, adherence to Malay customs and professing Islam.

"This is a basic interpretation to determine whether one qualifies as Malay or Bumiputera and therefore is eligible for land ownership quotas in Selangor," he said.

“This is clearly outlined in the Federal Constitution and is echoed in various laws governing land ownership, citizenship rights and even signages.”

Ayam tatau

Changing Port Dickson’s name

Ayambetul — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:19:00 +0800

Changing Port Dickson’s name will hurt branding, investor confidence, says tourism group

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) has warned that a proposal to change Port Dickson’s name would weaken brand recognition and undermine investor confidence.
MTF president Sri Ganesh Michiel urged authorities to instead focus on developing the area to enhance visitor experience and drive tourism.

He said investments in infrastructure, cultural heritage and facilities would create long-term value that appeals to both domestic and international tourists

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...s-tourism-group

Palestine-related symbols banned inside mall

Ayambetul — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:42:44 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Former PKR MP Tian Chua today disputed a mall’s explanation of a scuffle that took place within its premises, saying the security officers at Suria KLCC had insisted that symbols associated with Palestine were prohibited inside the mall.
In a statement demanding an apology from the mall management, Tian Chua also said there was no attempt to stage any demonstration inside the mall, and that participants of an earlier anti-Donald Trump gathering had entered the complex after dispersing.

He said he had no intention of entering the mall until he was told that some participants had been barred as they were wearing badges and keffiyehs and carrying flags and placards.

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/...laims-tian-chua

NGOs protest EPF’s proposed pension-style withdraw

Ayambetul — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:32:03 +0800

https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/08/21/ng...ithdrawal-plan/

Mohd Faisal Ahmad

KUCHING (Aug 21): Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have voiced strong opposition to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF)’s proposal to introduce a pension-style withdrawal mechanism under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

The Pertubuhan Gagasan Inovasi Rakyat Malaysia (PGIRM), together with the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM), and the Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF), submitted a joint memorandum to the Sarawak government today.

Addressed to State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, the memorandum expressed “serious objections” to the plan, which would restrict contributors’ ability to withdraw their full savings at age 55.

“We view this proposal as oppressive to contributors because it restricts full withdrawal of retirement savings at the age of 55, forcing them instead to receive pension-style payments without being given the option,” the group said in a statement.

EPF kata jangan

Ayambetul — Sun, 04 May 2025 10:56:41 +0800

Don’t Rush To Use Your EPF Account 3 To Pay Off Your House Loan. Here’s Why It Might Not Be Worth It

You’ve probably heard the good news. Back in March, EPF announced a 6.3% dividend for 2024. That’s a solid return, and honestly, not something we see every year.
So it’s no surprise some are thinking, “Hey, maybe I should use that money in Account 3 to pay off my home loan.”

It makes sense at first. Less loan, less stress, right? But according to finance content creator Financial Faiz, that move might actually backfire. Let’s break down why.

https://weirdkaya.com/dont-rush-to-use-your...ot-be-worth-it/

Nasi lemak kejam

Ayambetul — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:18:20 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR (April 29): The cost of a plate of nasi lemak — a beloved Malaysian staple — has skyrocketed by 81.3% over the past 13 years, rising from RM2.03 in 2011 to RM3.68 in 2024. This increase significantly exceeds the national inflation rate of 28.7% during the same period, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

DOSM’s Analysis of Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) 2024 report highlights a gap between real-world food prices and the official measure of inflation long felt by Malaysians.

While the CPI — which tracks the average price changes for goods and services — climbed from 103.2 points in 2011 to 132.8 points in 2024, staple food items have seen far sharper rises.

https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/753397

The snake mojo is back

Ayambetul — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:51:27 +0800

Fernandes says 2025 will be a year of rebuilding for Capital A as he gets his ‘mojo’ back

LOW-cost carrier Capital A Bhd’s (KL:CAPITALA) path to financial recovery is reaching a critical juncture. The aviation group, led by CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, is racing to resolve its negative equity, finalise regulatory approvals for its restructuring and cut costs amid ongoing supply chain disruptions.

At the heart of this transformation is the long-awaited sale of Capital A’s short-haul airline business to its medium-haul affiliate AirAsia X Bhd (KL:AAX) in a RM6.8 billion share-and-debt deal — a move to address Capital A’s Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, which is crucial for its survival.

Following multiple extensions to complete the proposed disposal of AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) to AAX and a pending court ruling on Capital A’s capital reduction exercise, market watchers remain cautious about whether the PN17 exit will materialise as scheduled. Investors also took a cue from Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s underperformance last year; the airline had to resort to temporary capacity cuts in 4Q2024 due to a shortage of parts, a hold-up in aircraft delivery and workforce attrition. The national carrier is expected to book a loss for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024.

“We’re almost there,” says Fernandes in an interview with The Edge, pointing to ongoing discussions with Bursa Malaysia and a court hearing set for late March.

“We are going to really relook at everything — our lease rates, cost structure, and so on. People really took advantage of us while we were [in bad shape]. But I’ve got my mojo back,” he adds. In April last year, the 60-year-old entrepreneur had agreed to put aside retirement plans for another five years, enabling him to continue to lead Capital A.

https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/745566

Rising food costs in Ipoh a hard pill to swallow

Ayambetul — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:14:04 +0800

ONCE a haven for delicious and inexpensive foods, Ipoh seems to be losing this lustre. Even locals are claiming food in Perak’s capital is too expensive.

This sentiment is shared by visitors to the former tin-mining town who say food and beverage prices here are comparable to Kuala Lumpur and Penang

Those who spoke to StarMetro felt food prices in Ipoh had increased significantly over the past few years.

S. Palaniandy, 66, owner of budget hotels from Kuala Lumpur, said plain thosai used to be about RM1 or RM2, but now cost RM4.

“Ghee thosai, which used to be about RM3, is now close to RM5,” he said.

Ipoh used to be known for its variety of food and low prices but now, prices are similar to Kuala Lumpur, he said.

Palaniandy said the food industry in Ipoh could be affected if prices continue to rise and if quality and portion sizes were not maintained.

“Ipoh is a place for me to relax, so I do hope that eateries can try to maintain its image as a place for affordable food.

“This will also definitely attract more people to Ipoh,” he said.

Although food prices are higher in Penang, they are value for money with larger portions, he added.

Civil servant Rosnaini Rahim, 43, from Kuantan, Pahang, echoed Palaniandy’s view.

https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news...pill-to-swallow

Salah siapooooo

Indonesian BMW Driver Fined For Using ‘N 3 NEN’

Ayambetul — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:51:34 +0800

A white BMW with the license plate ‘N 3 NEN’ caused a stir after a video of it driving along Jalan Soekarno-Hatta, Malang, went viral on social media on Saturday (16 Feb).
The plate caught attention because ‘N 3 NEN’ closely resembles ‘Nenen,’ which has an inappropriate meaning in Indonesian and Malay, referring to “breastfeeding.”

According to kumparanNews, the driver was identified as 22-year-old Rasya Salikha, and investigations revealed that the ‘N 3 NEN’ plate was fake

The woman behind the wheel, was driving her friend’s BMW when traffic police pulled her over.

After checking, the police found that the car’s actual plate was supposed to be ‘N 1699 ABG.’

She confessed that swapping the plate was her idea for a TikTok video.

Following the incident, she apologized publicly for her actions.

I admit the plate was inappropriate. I sincerely apologize for my actions and promise not to repeat this mistake,” she said.

Fined Rp500,000 (Around RM137)
She received a Rp500,000 fine (approximately RM137) and was instructed to put back the original license plate immediately

https://weirdkaya.com/indonesian-bmw-driver...tiktok-content/

Zhut zhut

Man drives back to KL with 30 packs of Hokkien mee

Ayambetul — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:23:37 +0800

https://stomp.straitstimes.com/singapore-se...us-yishun-stall

Facebook user Bosco Cheung, who apparently lived abroad for 10 years and now resides in Malaysia, wasn't about to leave Singapore without his favourite comfort food

So, he took it to the next level - buying, vacuum-sealing and freezing 30 packs of Hokkien mee from 618 Hokkien Mee in Yishun.

When the Hokkien mee seller asked if he was buying all that noodles for his friend, Mr Cheung replied simply: "Nope, just me."

He drove all the way to Kuala Lumpur, with the 30 servings of Hokkien mee safely tucked into his vehicle.

Ini singkie sudah gila.

Kucing kata delay no moar

Ayambetul — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 11:08:41 +0800

https://says.com/my/fun/cat-helped-its-owne...ignation-letter

A cat owner in Chongqing, China, has shared a hilarious incident of her pet cat accidentally sending her resignation letter

The short four-second clip was captured on a home surveillance camera on 5 January, showing the owner, a young woman sitting in front of her laptop, while browsing through her phone.

Her cat then leapt from behind the screen and landed directly onto the keyboard, prompting the woman to hastily remove the cat's paws from the keys.

The video was later posted on Douyin, where the young woman explained that she had drafted her resignation letter in her email but was reluctant to send it.

"How big a disaster can a cat cause? I wrote a resignation letter at the end of the year but I didn't want to send it first, thinking that I might want to stay another year. But ultimately, my cat pressed the 'enter' key," the caption read.

The woman lost her job and a big year-end bonus

She explained the situation to her boss, who simply ignored her.

"Not only did he ignore me," she shared, "but my year-end bonus is also gone." Despite the financial setback, she still had a good sense of humour, adding, "Give me a big one in 2025!"

Waze switches default language

Ayambetul — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:28:02 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Malaysians using the navigation app, Waze, were caught off-guard when it automatically switched its default language setting to Hebrew last night.

Malaysians took to social media to express their surprise and confusion over the sudden change on the app from Waze Mobile Ltd, formerly known as FreeMap Israel.

Some users on X speculated it could be related to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement that Malaysia is preparing for a draft resolution for the UN General Assembly to expel Israel from the United Nations

https://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/malaysians-...-032112615.html

Lu tak suker lu keluar, jangan mulut cakap takmao badan buat lain

LELELELELEL

No ban on cinemas in Kelantan

Ayambetul — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:02:45 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kelantan state government has said it has never banned the opening of cinemas.

However, it said operators must adhere to rather strict conditions, including avoiding screenings in dark environments to prevent undesirable elements.

State Islamic Development, Propagation, Information, and Community Relations Committee chairman Asri Mat Daud said the issue of cinemas was longstanding, and that the state government had previously issued many explanations on it.

In a report by Malay daily Utusan Malaysia, he said another condition emphasised in the circular for those interested in opening cinemas in Kelantan was adherence to prayer times, especially for Maghrib and Isyak, due to the short interval between them.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/11/...ights-must-stay

Kelate say jangan fitnah~

10 Indian single malt whiskies you can gift your e

Ayambetul — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:07:40 +0800

https://www.cnbctv18.com/photos/travel/food...re-19494391.htm

SUMMARY
If you're leaving your friend behind and travelling home to be with family this Diwali, why not gift him one of these top notch Indian single malts to bring some festive cheer to him. Take a look at this handpicked selection of the finest Indian single malt whiskies. Note: Consumption of alcohol is injurious to health, drink responsibly