Nabil Luqman

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Social Justice

Issue

Food

Hygiene

Food Prep

Restaurant

Fish Hook

Ethics

If you ask Malaysians what do we all have in common, for sure someone will answer is that we all love to eat. No matter where you go, there&rsquo;s always something delicious to eat around the corner at almost any time of the day.
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But one thing that&rsquo;s difficult to handle is how people view our food and also maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the restaurant and the food. One slip up and a post on social media can mean the downfall of the restaurant as it is.
Recently, a customer took to Facebook having shared their bad experience at a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur as she came across a fishing hook while enjoying the meal with her family. Her father had found the hook inside the fish head embedded in a chunk of flesh.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1656472126/unsigned/k4rmy0otzil5n4zrmipb.png" /> My genuine reaction to show I&rsquo;d look if I find a fishhook in my meal. 
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&ldquo;Isn&rsquo;t it incredible? We found a fishing hook inside a fish head. Fortunately, my father didn&rsquo;t take a whole bite, and broke apart the flesh before finding the hook.&rdquo; she said.
As she was stunned, she had asked for the manager to make a report on the incident.
Manager blames distributor and not their restaurant
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The woman flagged one of the waiters and explained what would happen if other families did not discover the hook or if children were to share the meal. The waiter did apologise and said it was the kitchen&rsquo;s fault for being careless which is understandable.
But things took a twist when she went to pay for the meal, she questioned the manager in charge over the matter. However, the manager allegedly responded stating that &ldquo;it&rsquo;s not our fault, it&rsquo;s the supplier&rsquo;s problem.&rdquo;
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Even after this issue, the restaurant had only deducted 60 cents from the total bill as a form of &ldquo;compensation&rdquo;.
Report to JKN if ethics are not followed
The public is advised to immediately make a complain to the State Health Department (JKN) if people who sell food without complying with the ethics of preparation of the food.
Earlier in January 2022, a famous restaurant in Kelantan had been penalized under the Food Act 1983 for causing food hazards after a child had accidentally swallowed a nail which was used to seal the food packaging.
Read: <a href="https://myc.com.my/articles/852/child-undergoes-emergency-surgery-after-accidentally-eating-nail-from-the-famous-nasi-paku">Child Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Accidentally Eating Nail From The Famous &ldquo;Nasi Paku&rdquo;</a>
Looks like we&rsquo;ll have to be more careful when we eat outside. Sad to say the behaviour from the restaurant owner was truly disappointing and hope that no one will need to go through an issue like this again.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, TRP, Sin Chew &amp; various cross references for context.
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Not only did they not take responsibility for the incident but the restaurant only gave a 60 cent discount over the incident.

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Customer Finds Fish Hook In Food! Restaurant Blames Supplier Instead

Scotland has become the first country enabling period products to be free and accessible for all, starting from 15 August 2022. This is a result of the enactment of the <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/period-products-free-provision-scotland-bill">Period Products Act</a>, which enforces a legal responsibility for the local authorities to distribute period items such as tampons and pads to &ldquo;anyone who needs them&rdquo;.
The Act states that the way to acquire period products should not be &ldquo;neither complex nor bureaucracy&rdquo;.&nbsp;
They can be obtained from councils or educational institutions without further inquiries. It means that people will not have to mention the amount of period products and the reasons for needing them.&nbsp;
Other information will be required to give when it comes to design and delivery related services, otherwise, the items should be freely attained by the public.
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<h2>Who Introduced The Bill And Why?&nbsp;</h2>
The <a href="https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/112914.aspx">Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill</a> was first brought up by Labour MSP Monica Lennon, who has been active in promoting the campaign to end period poverty since 2016.&nbsp;
She said "Local authorities and partner organisations have worked hard to make the legal right to access free period products a reality.&rdquo;
"This is another big milestone for period dignity campaigners and grassroots movements which shows the difference that progressive and bold political choices can make.&rdquo;
"As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, the Period Products Act is a beacon of hope which shows what can be achieved when politicians come together for the good of the people we serve."
The bill was passed on 24 November 2020 after the Scottish government handed in a proposal with some crucial amendments.&nbsp;
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<h2>What is Period Poverty?</h2>
Period poverty occurs as people can&rsquo;t afford period products due to low incomes.&nbsp;
Georgie Nicholson, part of the social enterprise Hey Girls, describes period poverty as &ldquo;you go to the supermarket and you have to actually choose whether you can buy a bag of pasta or a box of tampons. It's that basic&rdquo; when talking about the topic on&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0074hf7">BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland</a>.
She said "We hear of a lot of mothers going without their period protection just so they can feed their children and using things such as newspaper stuffed into socks or bread... because they're cheaper than period products."
In Scotland, based on a survey conducted by Young Scot on more than 2,000 people in 2018, one in four participants at school, college or university had experienced difficulties in accessing period products.&nbsp;
After the policy ensuring students to be provided free period products was passed the same year, two third of the respondents had received free period products from their education institutions. 84% of those respondents claimed that such a policy had left a positive impact on them.
On a global scale, it is estimated that 500 million people undergo period poverty. It can contribute to health problems as people are compelled to make use of items that are insufficient to take care of their periods.
Around half of all women and girls in poor countries that suffer from period poverty employ items like rags, grass and paper to cope with their menstruations instead of sanitary pads and tampons.
In Malaysia, 130,000 teenage women from B40 households have financial issues that prevent them from accessing period hygiene products.
<h2>How Malaysia Tackles The Problem Of Period Poverty&nbsp;</h2>
There are a few organisations and campaigns here aiming to address and halt period poverty in Malaysia.&nbsp;
<a href="https://pedulimerah.com/">PeduliMerah</a>, consisting of researchers and activists, is one of the organisations that encourages the government to collect data for people who struggle with period poverty so that the issue can be worked on and improved.
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PeduliMerah explains what is period poverty : The lack of menstrual products is caused by poverty. There's no enough period products for people to carry out their daily activities
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mybungapads/?hl=en">BUNGA Pads</a>, founded by three alumni of MYCorps (a youth voluntary body under the Ministry of Youth and Sports) - Fitriyati Bakri, Maisarah Razali and Amir Junaidi, is a philanthropic group that distributes free menstruation towels to people who can&rsquo;t access them easily in remote areas.&nbsp;
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BUNGA Pads is giving an educational talk about period to the students in Sekolah Alternatif, Semporna.
"Menstrual Hygiene is a Woman's Right" movement that was initiated in November 2021 also intended to end period poverty among people in universities. It was a campaign established by Kao Laurier Malaysia,Yayasan Perintis Malaysia (MyPerintis) and the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE), in which part of people purchase of sanitary napkins can now be sponsored to help young Malaysians within the B40 community in universities.&nbsp;
On the other hand, the government has lowered the taxes for period products to make them more affordable. The government also gives out free personal hygiene kits every month to 130,000 low-income female teenagers.
These efforts can be perceived as the attempts to reduce period poverty. But will the world, including Malaysia, follow the footstep of Scotland that offers free menstruation items to everyone one day? Hopefully yes, as period care is a need and every human deserves decent self care.
What do you think about it? Comment below to give your thoughts!&nbsp;
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, BBC, Time, New Strait Times, Bernama, Blue Code &amp; various cross references for context.
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Now, menstruation products should be freely distributed to the public in Scotland according to a new law. 

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Free Period Products For All In Scotland To End Period Poverty 

Ever found yourself on your phone scrolling hours and hours through your Instagram and TikTok? I know I have.
Maybe now it is a good time to start decreasing our screen times as studies have shown the excessive use of social media can fuel anxiety, depression, and other mental issues, and even our friendly neighbourhood Spiderman himself is struggling with his mental health because of it.
In a recent Instagram post on August 14, the young British actor, famously known for playing the role of Marvel&rsquo;s Spiderman, has openly shared his struggles with mental health, finding apps like &lsquo; Instagram and Twitter to be overstimulating and overwhelming.&rsquo;
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"I get caught up and I spiral when I read things about me online and ultimately it's very detrimental to my mental state, so I decided to take a step back and delete the app," said Holland in his 3-minute Instagram video. "There is an awful stigma against mental health and I know that asking for help and seeking help isn&rsquo;t something that we shouldn&rsquo;t be ashamed of but it is something that is much easier said than done,&rdquo; he added.
The actor then continues to talk about the importance of spreading awareness on mental health, with an emphasis on supporting charity programmes such as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stem4org/">Stem4,</a> a charity programme that promotes positive mental health in teenagers and those who support them including their families and educational professionals.
Stem4 &nbsp;primarily provides innovative education programme with their pioneering mental health apps, clinically informed website, and mental health conferences.
Holland thanked his fans for their love and support, and ended his video by saying his final goodbyes to the app as he was going to &ldquo;disappear from Instagram again.&rdquo;
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Social Media and Mental Health
I think we can all relate to Tom Holland when he describes social media as &lsquo;overwhelming&rsquo; because it really is. However, the question here is why do we come back to social media when it can literally make us feel sick?
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Well, It&rsquo;s addictive. A <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/8/9/3528/htm?hc_location=ufi">review study</a> from Nottingham Trent University conducted research on the different psychological characteristics, personality, and social media use, and experts found that internet users often turn to social networking sites because of their &lsquo; neglect of personal life, mental preoccupation, escapism, and mood modifying experiences.&rsquo;
FOMO, or the fear of missing out, also plays a big role for anyone who uses social media, as the fear and constant concern of missing out on the jokes, connections, or invitations can actually lead to increased anxiety and depression, negatively affecting their thoughts and feelings, and even their physical health.
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All in all, social media is indeed a great powerful tool to connect with others, however it also can negatively affect your wellbeing as we constantly compete and compare ourselves with others.
By taking a social media detox, you will soon realize how much the internet truly consumed your life, and will only then learn how to take better control of your mind and emotions, and improve your self-esteem and overall health by reconnecting with the things that you enjoy.
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Let&rsquo;s continue to spread awareness on mental health, and practice social media detoxes to improve our wellbeing. Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; BBC and various cross references for context.
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Tom Holland returns to Instagram, only to announce that he is officially leaving the app to take care of his mental health.

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Tom Holland Announces Social Media Hiatus

Many of us know sports can be pretty dangerous, especially if we have the wrong form or proper techniques when we play them.
Most of the time, we commonly see many people trying out new sports and somehow getting injured from it. One good example is golf where it requires good posture and core strength to play.
<img src="https://c.tenor.com/LIGCjz9C3P0AAAAM/golfing-deadstream.gif" />
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Another sport we&rsquo;d like to bring up that&rsquo;s equally if not more dangerous would be Muay Thai.
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Muay Thai is a sport that uses stand-up striking from throwing punches and even kicking of various and clinical techniques.
Recently, a Muay Thai boxer had died after he was knocked out cold by his Malaysian opponent during his match on 13 August (Friday).
28-year-old Kittichai Chaengkhao who is a Thai native had participated in the Ambang Merdeka Muay Thai Championship 2022. The event took place in Kampung Che Deris, Badang, in Kota Bahru, Kelantan.
Knocked out during the match
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The video of his defeat was posted on TikTok and had gained 2.1 million views and showed his final match.
During the match, his opponent had landed a right hook right into his face and it knocked him to the ground.
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After the knock out, the fighter had still attempted to get himself together to continue on the fight but as he was still in a dazed, he had lost the match and then collapsed in the ring.
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A video had also gone viral on Twitter showing a medical team attempting to revive Kittichai by performing CPR on him. Unfortunately, their effort wasn&rsquo;t enough and he had remained unconscious and unresponsive.
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Muay Thai dari Thailand meninggal dunia kena tumbukan peserta Malaysia di Kolej Uniti Kota Bharu. <a href="https://t.co/hFxHrsVCbw">pic.twitter.com/hFxHrsVCbw</a>
&mdash; MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) <a href="https://twitter.com/MALAYSIAVIRALL/status/1558775213294100480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2022</a></blockquote>

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He later succumbed to his injuries
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On Aug 14 (Sunday), it was reported that Kittichai had passed away at 10:57am after spending 10 hours in the emergency unit at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II).
Acting police chief of Kelantan, Datuk Muhammad Zaki Harun had released a statement stating that the cause of his death was a brain haemorrhage. For those who don&rsquo;t know, a brain haemorrhage, is caused by an artery in the brain bursting and causing bleeding in the surrounding tissues. This will lead to brain cells being killed.
&ldquo;Our investigations also found that the victim is married and has a child. His body was later sent to the Rantau Panjang Immigration, Customs, and Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex to be handed over to the next-of-kin,&rdquo; he said.
How do authorities classify the case?
The case has been declared as a sudden death and not murder.
The two factors behind this are that Kittichai had entered Malaysia legally with valid travel documentation and the other being the organizer of the event had a proper permit to hold the Muey Thai event.
Typically, when entering any sort of event, a form is signed stating that any injuries suffered during the tournament wouldn&rsquo;t not be held against the tournament organizers nor their opponent.
RIP Kittichai. He knew the dangers of the sport and as like every athlete out there, they would give it their all to compete no matter the consequence. 
This is also a lesson for all that sports can be dangerous and if you are thinking of attempting something, always think twice before you do so.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Kosmo!, TikTok &amp; various cross references for context.
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Kittichai had suffered a brain haemorrhage after getting punched by his opponent.

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Muay Thai Boxer Dies After Being K.O-ed By M’sian Opponent

Iman Troye atau nama sebenarnya Iman Alyssa Sahabudin mula terkenal pada tahun 2020 dengan lagunya berjudul 'Teman'. Baru berumur 20 tahun, beliau kini bergiat sebagai penyanyi dan juga model sebuah busana pakaian terkenal.&nbsp;
Namun, sejak dua menjak ini ramai pihak yang mengatakan dirinya sukar untuk dihubungi setelah menjadi popular. Oleh itu, ada yang mengatakan bahawa Iman telah 'lupa diri'.
Namun, perkara ini telah dinafikan oleh kenalan artisnya, Naim Daniel.
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Untuk pengetahuan, Naim Daniel, 25, merupakan seorang penyanyi yang memulakan karirnya di bidang lakonan sejak kecil.&nbsp;
Sejak kemunculan Iman dalam industri tanah air, Naim sering dilihat bersama-samanya di media sosial. Keakraban mereka terserlah apabila sering dikaitkan bersama, khususnya dalam topik percintaan. Namun, masing-masing menekankan bahawa hubungan meraka kini hanya seperti adik-beradik.
Boleh percaya ke ni hmmm?😏
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Keakraban mereka dibuktikan sekali lagi apabila Naim tampil memberikan respon terhadap dakwaan kepada rakan baiknya itu. Beliau menjelaskan bahawa dia tidak boleh menghakimi 'perubahan' pada diri Iman itu. Beliau malah berkata:
"Saya sendiri tidak menafikan saya juga ada masanya sukar untuk dihubungi. Ada kala sudah beberapa hari barulah sempat membaca mesej dan sebagainya. Kekurangan tetap ada.
"Namun, saya tak berani memberikan pendapat bagi pihak Iman. Ini kerana saya juga sudah lama tidak menghubunginya.
"Saya tahu Iman sibuk dengan pengajiannya sekarang," jelasnya kepada BH Online.
Beliau juga mengatakan untuk mengimbangkan pelajaran dan pekerjaan itu sukar. Oleh itu, Iman perlukan masa untuk menyesuaikan diri demi mencapai rentak dalam menguruskan hidupnya.
Betul lah tu, nak seimbangkan pelajaran dan tanggungjawab keluarga pun dah susah...
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Sebelumnya, Iman juga pernah memberi respon tentang dakwaan ini.
Iman pernah menjelaskan bahawa selalu terlepas pandang akan mesej-mesej yang diterimanya. Ini kerana, nombor yang digunakan itu digunakan untuk kenalan rapat juga, jadi kebarangkalian untuk terlepas pandang mesej-mesej dari nombor tidak dikenali itu wujud:
"Sebenarnya nombor digunakan termasuk nombor untuk keluarga, teman rapat dan kerja. Jadi, agak mustahil untuk saya membelek satu demi satu mesej dihantar, terutama jika mesej dihantar serentak.
"Ada kala, emak pun tak tahu saya berada di mana, sedangkan di rumah.
"Saya minta maaf jika ada pihak terasa dengan cara kami berkomunikasi. Saya juga minta maaf bagi pihak pengurusan, insya-Allah, kami akan memperbaiki kelemahan berlaku," katanya kepada BH Online
Sampai mak dia pun tak perasan dia kat rumah eh 😹.
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Apapun kami berharap kekhilafan ini akan diperbaiki bagi pihak Iman sendiri.&nbsp;
Iyalah, Iman sendiri pun kenalah bijak dalam menguruskan kehidupannya sebagai seorang penyanyi dan juga sebagai seorang pelajar.
Kami disini sentiasa mendoakan kejayaan Iman. Semoga maju jaya!
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Baru-baru ini Iman dikatakan berubah, sukar untuk dihubungi.

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Naim Daniel Tampil Mempertahankan Rakannya, Iman Troye

Love. It can be the best thing in the world but it too can drive someone insane.
Most of the time when we have a significant other, we live, learn and grow together through the good times and hard times. But unfortunately for this story today, a woman in Johor had took her breakup pretty hard as she had crashed her car into her ex-boyfriends family home.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660630221/unsigned/jdmcuekykcn5pzmmix4o.jpg" />
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Sinar Harian reported the family had woken up in shock as their gate was suddenly being rammed by a Toyota sedan at 5:00am in the morning. Initially they thought that they were being robbed but instead they found out that the person ramming the gate was the ex-girlfriend of the family&rsquo;s son who was angry over her heartbreak.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660630236/unsigned/gsfzvcxwkjurmhhircee.jpg" />
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The woman who is 20-years-old had been detained at 6:30am on the same day at the Lima Kedai Toll Plaza.
According to Northern Johor Bahru deputy police chief, Superintendent Fariz Ammar Abdullah, it was said that prior to the incident, the woman had sent threatening messages to the ex-boyfriend&rsquo;s sister. In the message, she had threatened her stating she&rsquo;ll set fire to the motorcycle shop owned by their family. She had even sent a video which appeared to be an individual splashing the front of the shop with petrol. Clearly concerned over the situation, the ex-boyfriend&rsquo;s sister had proceeded to lodge a police report over the threats.
Total of RM15,000 in damages done
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660630250/unsigned/y8cjzms4owf7izruv1al.jpg" />
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Fariz Ammar stated that a team of police officers had went to the residence before discovering that a Toyota Corolla Altis had crashed into the gate of the resident. The entire incident was caught on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. Police had later followed the suspects&rsquo; vehicle and later arrested her.
It is said that the urine test done had revealed that the suspect was under the influence of &lsquo;benzo&rsquo; which is a banned drug and the suspect had no previous criminal record.
Due to her offence, it was estimated that a total of RM15,000 of damages was done. Not only did she ram trough the gate but the gate itself had also smashed into the rear of the car belonging to her ex-boyfriend&rsquo;s father.
The case in now being investigated under section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 15 (1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
I guess the outcome from this is not to love too hard. If something bad happens we just have to learn to let go and move on.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Sinar Harian &amp; various cross references for context.
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Yikes! Perhaps this side of her was the reason they broke up👀

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Woman Crashes Into Gate Of Ex-boyfriends House In Johor After Breaking Up With Her

When we say Sabah, the first thing that comes to mind is Mt. Kinabalu or even seafood. But it&rsquo;s not often that people think about the poor infrastructure the state has.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660620093/unsigned/h4iqbjmyb4kwwky6djcj.png" />
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It&rsquo;s a fact that East Malaysia is seemingly underdeveloped in comparison to Peninsular Malaysia but this is also due to how large East Malaysia is. Rather than long highways, East Malaysia depends on using the river to reach village to village as most roads there are in bad condition and almost inaccessible to certain vehicles.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660620113/unsigned/qa8s1itdu9nnmhqicc5h.jpg" alt=" Example of how a rural road would look like in East Malaysia." width="660" height="393" /> Example of how a rural road would look like in East Malaysia.
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But travelling along the river also has its fair share of issues, one of them being a crocodile infestation. Crocodiles are making it increasing dangerous for villagers around Sabah and they are not easy to get rid of.
While people think of solutions, Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin had proposed to get a crocodile hunter as crocodile attacks have been becoming more widespread. He says this as the rise in attacks is believed to be related to the increasing number of crocodiles in the water.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660620130/unsigned/v3q8lwrtlhrd45lnjogz.jpg" />
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&ldquo;Or they have a lack of food and now come out to start attacking humans. We don&rsquo;t know. Although there is no official number, but every night along the Kinabatangan River, we can see several pairs of eyes if we shine a flashlight towards that area,&rdquo; said Bung Mokhtar.
The topic was brought up as he had inaugurated the state-level National Recovery Aspiration Program in Sandakan. He was also quoted that the Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment had started to offer jobs to catch the reptiles.
Looks like we&rsquo;ll need our very own Malaysian crocodile hunter.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660620149/unsigned/sjtxa5i26pwtiwew2awr.webp" />
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For those young ones reading this, back in the day we had the late Steve Robert Irwin who was an Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife expert and environmentalist.
He was loved by many across the world but in 2006, he had lost his life as a stingray had impaled his chest.
Prioritising the rakyat first
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Bung brings up how Sabah needs to follow in the footsteps of Sarawak who also has rivers infested with crocodiles. He says that the crocodiles must be taken captive to ensure the safety of people.
He proposed that one solution towards controlling the number of crocodiles in Sabah is to allow it to be hunted and traded. This encourages more people to attempt to capture the reptile.
&ldquo;So, I am always looking for a way to invite or call professional hunters like in Sarawak to ensure that the number of crocodiles in Kinabatangan can be reduced,&rdquo; he said.
Public concern over crocodiles
Here&rsquo;s one example of how close a crocodile is to a village in Lahat Datu, Sabah.
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Di Lahad Datu, Sabah Buaya besar di persisiran kampung laut <a href="https://t.co/vWtlWyHB6g">pic.twitter.com/vWtlWyHB6g</a>
&mdash; @Tok_Tek (@Tok_Tek) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tok_Tek/status/1557582326405554176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2022</a>
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Since the river is the main source of food for many in Sabah, the catching of crocodiles needs to be done before it takes more lives.
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Seorang wanita hilang selepas disambar buaya ketika sedang memancing di Kampung Tanjung Bulat, Kinabatangan, Sabah. Mangsa Norsila Sayong, 32 dilaporkan sedang memancing di tebing air sungai sebelum tiba-tiba disambar buaya berkenaan. <a href="https://t.co/BlOxJYl6OL">pic.twitter.com/BlOxJYl6OL</a>
&mdash; Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) <a href="https://twitter.com/redzuanNewsMPB/status/1553370634658295808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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It's even more concerning that some kids had been spotted playing with a crocodile while swimming.
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Kalau kita tengok buaya dah takut. Apatah nak mandi atau bermain dengan buaya. Tapi kanak-kanak Sabah ini selamba saja mandi dan bermain dengan buaya tanpa ada perasaan takut 😂 <a href="https://t.co/uQfMZoN30W">pic.twitter.com/uQfMZoN30W</a>
&mdash; nanmanjoi🇲🇾 (@nanmanjoi11) <a href="https://twitter.com/nanmanjoi11/status/1278671725043912708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 2, 2020</a></blockquote>

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Easier said than done
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Currently, the Sabah government had eased the restriction for hunting crocodiles. However, those that want to hunt them will require a hunting license.
Augustine Tuuga who is the director of the Sabah Wildlife Department says that there had been inquiries from those in Tawau and Sandakan to obtain the license but no applicants as of yet.
In the past, only crocodile breeders obtained the license to catch crocodiles to introduce new blood to their captive population.
So far there&rsquo;s no specific criteria for crocodile hunting but they are not allowed to export their skin or meat due to Sabah not having an export quota for crocodiles taken from the forest.
What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, The Star &amp; various cross references for context.
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As crocodile attacks have been more frequent, the hunting and killing of it on a regular basis is needed. 

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Bung Mokhtar Suggests Rakyat To Help Catch Crocs From Sabah

ASEAN 55th anniversary is back with the theme "Stronger Together" to emphasize the value of integration and shared agenda in the means of countering COVID-19.
This event was founded on 8th August 1967, aimed to encourage economic growth, social progress and cultural development of the regions involved. It is also to assist in regional peace and stability through the respect towards justice and rule of law.
This celebration was followed by the declaration of "The Year of Asean Youth" with the objective of building up youth participation and development in the Asean Work Plan on Youth 2021-2025.
But all of these objectives can't be reached if the youth does not have a good understanding of the issues happening around them.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660545307/unsigned/ngsfvyad2l2uxsxd3pm9.png" />
Singapore-based ISEAS-Yusuf Ishak Institute conducted a survey that revolved around the issue of ethnic minority and young activist displacements by security forces in Myanmar.&nbsp;
The result of the survey showed 621 participants from the Asean state approved the discrimination in Myanmar.
Only 283 of them were concerned about the slow response of the political and humanitarian crisis around the issue.&nbsp;
This is concerning as it may be the result of a lack of understanding of the issue itself.
Fortunately, several actions have been taken to encourage the understand of Asean youth of its regional issues.
The very first Asean Youth Dialogue was held last month to create rooms for around 200 young leaders to discuss and voice out their opinions on the current regional issues.
The focus of the discussion was on how to get stakeholders to collaborate with youth across the region. Meanwhile, Asean youth, themselves, are encouraged to better understand current issues including food security, inflation, climate change and many others.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660544567/unsigned/grh8oyug2xhktm73yfch.png" />
The youth's understanding of the issues around them can help the nations in so many ways. For example, youth participation in climate action activism can help their region's environmental performances.&nbsp;
There were also several youth-related forums conducted last year like Unicef East Asia and Pacific, the Asean Business Advisory Council, the EU-Asean Business Council and the United Nations Development Programme.
Other initiatives include Malaysia Youth Diplomacy (MyDiplomacy) that encourage youth involvement in Malaysia.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660544663/unsigned/vevj7xxerkqbqk6ff6yw.png" />
MyDiplomacy was convinced that Malaysia lacks youth-friendly and accessible platforms for the youth to better understand foreign diplomacy, policy and international affairs.
That is why they launched the "Merakyatkan Diplomasi" approach to strengthen the country's diplomatic circle and create diplomatic opportunities for Malaysian youths.
Relatively, all other youth engagement institutions, guided by the Asean Work Plan on Youth 2021-2025 vowed to provide more platforms for young people to learn and better understand the regional issues, and be more active in their involvement in the region's matters.
All of these movements and initiatives show how important it is for the governments and other related institutions, in giving a good amount of exposure for the youth to better understand the issues that are happening around them.
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