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10 Good News in Malaysia April 2014

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News stories focusing on the good side of Malaysia. All of these are published in press.


Seeking good news stories about Malaysia ? Seek no further ! . This is just my personal opinions. Be moderate and be democracy !



One of the kidnapped Sabah resort tourist



1. Ops Gasak 6 on Sabah immigrants

Some 500 immigrants have been rounded up after the incident of tourist abduction. ESSCOM respond with this strategy to find out the culprits behind and to further curbing tension on the matter and restore trust and faith of local people and tourism industry.

They have been taken to a place and being screened by various agencies. Some of them tested positive for drugs. Esscom is adding their assets in a bid to strengthen defenses in the territory. They are not alone, Philippine security forces are helping Esscom.

Esscom called upon resorts to sack illegal immigrants employees. Enforcement of sacking illegal immigrants on 10 resorts within 24 hours. Besides, Esscom enforcing seven guidelines to be followed by each resort operators.




2. Second U.S president to visit Malaysia

Almost a half decade, U.S president Mr Barrack Obama visited Malaysia marked the second visit of U.S president. His secret service agents arrived 2 weeks ahead of the schedule of U.S president to arrive Malaysia. Brought the president car "The Beast" and flying with Air Force 1 aircraft.

He is touring four asian country including Malaysia. The first country to visit is South Korea, then, Japan, Malaysia and Philippine.

In Malaysia, He went to National mosque, dinner with king, officiating Malaysian Global Innovation and Creative Centre (MaGIC), attended UM's South East Asian Leaders.




Before serious talk, let us take a selfie




3. Selangor water crisis is over


Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid cancelled all the water rationing will be effective on May 1. A sign of water problem for Selangor residents is resolved.




4. Airasia new huge airport KLIA 2



After 3 years of delay, KLIA 2 finally opened. Transport minister reassured that safety measures are in place and well secured. Estimated 24 million tourists will use KLIA 2 in full year. Airasia X is scheduled to operation at new airport on May 8.

Opening of KLIA 2 received overwhelming response by local residents. They are surprised with the tall aviation communication center and all of the facility and amenities.

Express Rail Link connecting KLIA and KLIA 2 will be built for many convenience.



5. Stern action against compromising road safety

There are a series of bus overturned, plunging to drain, crashing. We should say the road accident and traffic safety are getting public and authority attention. It is sad to remind that decreased Karpal Singh involving in a road accident rammed by lorry.

One British nationality is dead involved in a road accident. Since then, Heavy punishment enforced for reckless bus drivers. It applied heavily on express bus type drivers. 9 Measures is rolled out by transport ministry for express bus companies in Malaysia.

Failed to adhere will resulting stern action on bus operators. This course of action by authorities wish to restore public trust on public transportation and growing tourism industry.





6. First ever Autism hub fully funded by government


The first national centre of excellence for Austism, scheduled to be fully operational in Kuala Lumpur by May next year. It will change the landscape of special education in Malaysia. Also known as Permata Kurnia project, a first ever project fully funded by government it will provide early childhood special education to 300 children

Profound impact of the developmental disorder on families and nations was great as the number of autism cases had been rising at an alarming rate.

It would be more severe when Malaysia become a developed nation in 2020. three to 4 cases in 10,000 births in developing nations while developed nation will have autism case in 68 births. One of the objective being developed nation is to have inclusive education. Whereby, children with disabilities shall receive formal education in the same manner as their typically developing peers




7. MyHome Scheme RM30,000 for each affordable home


Application will be able to apply by interested starting on April 1, 2014. It is announced by Prime minister Datuk Seri Najib last year. Consisting RM300 million incentive allocation offering 10,000 units of affordable homes nationawide.

There are Myhome1 and Myhome2 aiming for two income bracket. It is RM 3,000 - RM 4,000, Myhome2 is between RM 4,000 - RM 6,000.

Housing Myhome 1 would cover minimum 800 square foot of space with market price between RM 80,000 and RM 120,000 in peninsular and would be higher in East Malaysia. Myhome 2 will have three bedrooms and two washrooms. Myhome 2 would be in price range of between RM 120,000 and RM 200,000 in peninsular while in East Malaysia, RM 120,000 - RM 250,000.




8. Mini Silicon valley in Malaysia and other job creation investment


Source : New Straits Time



Global Entrepreneur Summit mooted by U.S president Barrack Obama first time in Washington in conjunction U.S president visited Malaysia on April, Malaysia prime minister and U.S president visited the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre.

Allocation of RM 50 million to help Malaysian create innovative product or start their own company.

Besides that, while Mr.Barrack Obama still around, witnessed signing of MoU between Sime Darby and Verdezyne a San-Diego based biotech company. Sime Darby would have 30% stake on the company. Moreover, Airasia X and GE aviation for 80E1 engines to power Airasia X's 25 new Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

The third investment would be partnership between Ambank and Metlife international Holdings. investment nearly US 250 million to buy share in AmBank's insurance unit AmLife and AmTakaful.




9. 10,000 PPA1M for KL civil servants


1 Malaysia Civil Servants Housing programme to cater specifically to this group of house owners. They planned 10,000 houses and scheduled to be completed within 5 years time.

10,000 units in Kuala Lumpur is part of the 50,000 afforadble home under PPA1M. There would be another PPA1M development in Labuan estimated 1,600 units will be built.

BB1M guidelines
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10 Lee Chong Wei won Chen Long for Indian Open Title


Beating Chen long in two set of game. Lee Chong Wei did not disappointed himself. His winning streak in Indian Open Title is remarkable achievement.

Chen Long once beaten Lee Chong Wei but it seem like Lee Chong Wei performance is better in this match. In just barely two games and 55 minutes time, Lee Chong Wei stopped Chen long advanced to third match.





Astro On The Go Fan Choice Awards 2014

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Vote the best TV series, Actor, Actress, Movies that you like ! You only have 6 entries



Astro Fan Choice Awards
Astro's Fan Choice Awards


You will count as one vote per Facebook account for your favorite one. There are 6 category. "Gempak", "Vaanavil", "Hen Hao" , "International ", "Sports". 


Each category is different. Gempak category is more focusing on Malay actor/actress, Malay movies and TV series. Besides, Vaanavil category is more focusing on Indian TV. Moreover, Hen Hao category will be focusing on what Chinese like to watch in Astro. International category will be focusing on international movies and celebrity. For sports, it mainly about Malaysian favourite sport channels

On April 30, the highest voting for Gempak category is Maharaja Lawak Mega 2013. For Vaanavil, it is Gala Gala Vaanavil. For Hen Hao category, the highest will be the movie The Journey 2014. As for International category will be Korean variety show Running Man.   Last category in Sport, the highest vote given to Cristiano Ronaldo

Beside voting, there are attractive prizes to be won. Iphone 5S, Ipad mini, Free access to Astro-on-the-go, Logitech headset, Powerbank


Visit main official contest page : Astro Fan Choice Awards

Top 10 Weird News in Malaysia April 2014

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Anything that very weird, novelty, strange, bizarre supernatural, abnormal, unusual, odd, mysterious.



Above are synonym of "Weird" . It is so weird that so many words means weird. Why the dictionary do not reduce so many words that translated as weird and only use the word weird. It will make the world simpler.

I do not think there are only 10 weird news in April, 2014 in Malaysia. If you do have weird news please do not hesitate leaving comments below.



1. Treasure hunt for Melaka hidden treasure



Mystery behind this treasure hunt is a true historical event that the Portugal army lead by Alfonso De Albuquerque in 1511 conquered Melaka and plundered Melaka Sultan wealth. Finding of the Melaka treasure is important and has to be continued because it is Melaka historical symbolic relics.The price of the relic is so high due to it connected with popular Melaka historical event.

Study made believed that the ship carrying Melaka treasure wrecked nearby Aceh. Melaka authorities have set up a company given the license to dig up the treasure from ocean floor. Smart Partnership International will discontinued it searching on April 30, 2014 after have been searching over the years.

It is reported that the treasure worth Billions or trillions( trillions? you must be overstated) . Anyways, It contained treasure box with golds and silvers and gold monkey and ancient manuscript.



2. Lee Chong Wei lost match with Indonesian Simon Santoso



The first question will be who the  F  heck is Simon Santoso ?? There were many Simon Santoso fans at Singapore badminton stadium at that time. Lee Chong Wei fans shouting still triumph loudest. However, in this match, Simon beat World No 1 Lee Chong Wei in less than a hour.

Lee Chong Wei does not lack of winning he lacks of losing. Although our memory still serve him best the glorious moments when Lee Chong Wei beat every single one in badminton arena before the year 2008. That was so cool you are always placed on top platform in every badminton match when receiving the winning trophy.

It is not the point to reflect Lee Chong Wei. The main point is who is Simon Santoso?



3. Internal Security Act activated for a guy editing skill



I bet he was captured by polices and asked by polices questions be like " Who teach you how to edit" ? "Who told you to edit her", "What are your motives" .  This man carrying Facebook name "Syed Saifullah" posted a fine edited corpse with Malaysian first lady head. Spreading lies across the internet. I must repeated do not attempt because they will catch you ! This joke is beyond limitation !

Police actually caught him while everyone is sleeping on 12.05AM as reported by news. This guy is working at a Dobi company. The main point are cant police catch him when everyone is sober at least the owner of the Facebook is sober at that time. I bet the accused still figuring out why Police knocking his door on late night. This is so weird that a guy working a Dobi really have this kind of editing skill ?

I want to ask too who you learn the editing skill? But I will make good thing of this talent


I hope the owner of the Facebook get good lesson for doing this. I repeated this is fake and edited image 
                       




4. No longer safe traveling by air


3 cases of aircraft failure in a month of April. So much weird to the point that Acting transport minister, investigation for deliberate on failure of the aircraft have to be put into consideration.

The title is misleading because merely 3 aircraft failure does not represent not safe status there were thousand flights in a month.

One is electrical or power failure of an aircraft. This is serious because lost of power will cancel any communication between aircraft and tower. However, big aircraft have provided many alternative in an event of power failure like battery and power generator built-in the aircraft like Boeing 777. MH066 forced to land at Hong Kong delayed on the route to South Korea.


Second is Firefly Airlines FY1002, a codeshare with Malaysia Airlines MH9948. Plane was forced to turn back Penang International Airport after encounter landing gear problems.


Third is APFT flying academy incident. Aircraft crashed landed on Taman Kurnia Jaya. No death toll is reported.




5. Anti GST rally


Theme of the rally "Protest till it is dropped". It will be held on May 1, 2014. The rally was organized by a coalition of 89 non-governmental organisations such as Solidarity Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM) and supported by opposition Pakatan Rakyat.

The rally coincides with International workers' day was held in response to Malaysian government plan to introduce a good and service tax on April 1, 2015. Precisely 11 months from the date of protest.

Police have been receiving the application but rejected as it failed to meet conditions under Section 9(1) of the Peaceful Assembly Act. It is said that location owner did not approve the rally.





6. ANTI TPPA AGREEMENT 


When U.S president visiting UM for a speech at a Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative Town Hall Session at Dewan Tunku Canselor (DTC) several students raised banners opposing signing agreement of TPPA. 


Besides that, 6,000 peoples have liked the page "Bantah TPPA" facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bantahtppa . 

TPPA is still remain undisclosed to the public what are the essential information discussed on agreement. Several countries is expected to join TPPA including Malaysia. There are several information circulated on Internet that it will benefit interest of specific companies. Local news said it will bankrupt some Malaysian company will agreement is signed.







7. Malaysian NGO voiced out about the visit of U.S president to Mosque


The main focus of voicing out is preventing U.S president visiting mosque which is included in the schedule. Islamic NGO Hizbut Tahrir said sent out memorandum that U.S president is an imperialistic country and Obama is head of it. 

They expressed disappointed on State council decision approval of the visiting of mosque by U.S president. 





8. Disrespectful Attitude to U.S president motorcade 



Myvi middle finger motorcade president
Myvi-middle finger-motorcade

Seriously I do not own this image and found this on Facebook. Due to Facebok image url I am unable to put it at blogger. You should know who was coming right on April 26, Saturday right ?? Traffic congestion happened. But this act is really offensive made by this Myvi driver. What if He really saw that on his "The beast window" 

If you look deeper you actually can spell it plate number. You are about to be famous !




9. ESSCOM Sabah too late to act ?

Kidnapping and asking for ransom in Sabah worsen due to 2 cases in less than 6 months. The last biggest case of kidnapping suspected by Abu Sayyaf was the year 2000. His gunmen raid the Malaysian diving resort of Sipadan. About 10 western tourists and 11 resort workers kidnapped to nearest Jolo island. Same year, they launched another attack capturing three Malaysians.

After the incident happened, 13 years have passed. Another abduction case surfaced Taiwan tourists have been captured. This case sparked controversy the setting up of ESSCOM is being proposed and successful after allocation of 300 million is approved.

However, the establishment of Eastern Sabah Security Command did not ward off or prevent another abduction incident which had been happened on early of the month. One chinese women tourist and resort worker are confirmed to be taken away.




10  Water is clean or contaminated ?

Still the topic of water rationing in state of Selangor. Mine pool water is tested safe by several water experts in various department. 10 Pipes to be bought at China to channel this water into the water treatment area.

 After few days later, UM study reported that the mine pool is not comply to standard set by water department. Report showed that the water is contaminated by heavy metals.

Authorities urged to stop water rationing activity started from May 1. Selangor residents water crisis resolved ? Some people still claimed that water rationing should continue because the water reserve in the dam is not hitting 55%.

Huawei Honor 3C launched at Malaysia for RM499

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Huawei launched notable Honor 3C 2GB RAM with super affordable price. It is not just affordable.




Honor 3C malaysia RM499



It seem that the Malaysian smartphone market is still in vibrant state. China based company Huawei is launching first ever website named "vmall.my" as a platform selling groundbreaking Huawei Honor 3C

It is well known that without thinking smartphone company based in China will offer the best affordable price to target large group of society in Malaysia. Assuming that old mindset pay cheap get cheaper quality product but it seem like I will disagree with you what Huawei has to offer to you

Launching on April 29, Huawei announced there are in the state of sold out after hours of selling. I guess they do not release too many smartphones to sell on the first day. Both Grey and White color Huawei Honor 3C with 2GB RAM are fully bought by alerted consumer and patron.

Before the day of launching on, Huawei organized a small contest namely "Guess the price". The basic rule to win is to guess the right price before launching. Who won the contest will be awarded a Huawei 3C Honor as a return. Unitedmy author have tried several times throughout the contest. It was held from April 21 - April 28, 2014   . We can return to guess again after 5 hours. There will be 100 people taking away Huawei Honor 3C for free !!

Huawei Honor 3C
Source : Soyacincau



Speaking about trying the contest by myself, I have tried so many times I can say more than 12 times of trying each day. I am shocked after the end of the contest on April 29, 2014 when they announced the price is RM499. I am completely in the state of joy because I had previously key in RM499.


Despite that, Huawei opened two large outlets in Malaysia further proving that Malaysian are supportive on Huawei especially those who read the Huawei new smartphone specification.


Specification of Huawei Honor 3C


Screen size   : 5" inches
RAM            : 2GB
Camera        : 5 MP for front toward you / 8MP for rear or back
Processor      : Quad-core
Internal.M      : 4GB / 8GB (Varies)


Features        : Dual SIM, 3G,

Color              : White, Grey, Gold, Yellow, Pink, Green

Visiting for more information at http://www.vmall.my/

Huawei Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HuaweiDeviceMY




Abang Long Fadil Movies Starring Zizan Razak

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Syafiq Yusof Director of "Abang Long Fadil" is brother of the Director KL Gangster. Both of them are great talented movies director





Release date : May 29, 2014

Language : Malay

Genre : Action / Comedy

Director : Syafiq Yusof

Casts : Zizan Razak, Kamal Adli, Tauke Raja Lawak, Soffi Jikan, Syamsul Yusof, Aaron Aziz


The movie trailer is released and I am very tempted to watch. Actor Zizan Razak has a very unique personality that fit to be the cover guy in this movie. He is humorous and in the same time actor personality.


Commenting on the movie trailer, it seem that there are doing very good job in the looking of CGI effect. I cant say it is perfect but certainly it is up to the standard of cinema movies. I cant comment further until I have watch the movies on May 29.

One thing for sure that the movies will not be just fighting scenes and martial arts like in the movie KL Gangsters. I am not stressing and it could prove me wrong on my next statement It is resemblance of Transformer, Kung Fu hustle and matrix movies elements into it. Although there are similarity but to make it look alike and making own storyline and blending three of the those hollywood movies into one, it will challenging. Abang Long Fadil will be a glory achievement that will leave excitement mark to Malaysian movies fans.

Will this movies be top 1 in movies ranking 2014 beating the current crowning love story " The Journey" movie ? It is unfair to compete head to head because both movies are different genres but we can look in term of the earning in the end of the year. Who will the the top earning between "Abang Long Fadil" and "The Journey".

The vote is yours. No matter what is the outcome would be local movies should be fully supported.  


Movies is produced by SKOP production and visual effect is by Viper Studios.


Synopsis


Zizan Razak plays as a Abang Long Fadil. He dreamed to be a gangster instead of samseng. His life turned around when he thought Aaron Aziz escaped from prison.






Abang Long Fadil movies trailer reached 200,000 views in a week. Know more about the movies in this video clips.


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