Nabil Luqman

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Social Justice

Issue

Viral

Airbnb

Racism

Race

Property

Bentong

Streotype

Living in Malaysia means to embrace our culture and live in peace and harmony in a multi racial society. But unfortunately, we don&rsquo;t seem to be anywhere close to it just yet.
Recently, a post had gone viral on social media with over 7.6K retweets and 18.5K likes. A Malaysian woman named Eleanor had called out a property on Airbnb racist as the agent had turned down their booking due to her boyfriend being an Indian.
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"No indians allowed" My boyfriend and his family were planning out our annual Christmas trip and we found what we thought was a beautiful Airbnb called Bentong Eco Wellness Resort 文冬生态度假村. I called the host, Daniel, who is supposedly one of the property's agents. <a href="https://t.co/KoGHTjL6pp">pic.twitter.com/KoGHTjL6pp</a>
&mdash; Eleanor (@eleanor_226) <a href="https://twitter.com/eleanor_226/status/1542117820741619712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Eleanor had stated that she and her boyfriend were planning to book a homestay for his family&rsquo;s annual Christmas trip and had called up the property agent to clarify some questions about the property before deciding to book it.
She and the agent had also spoked in mandarin during their conversation and initially all went smoothly. But things took a turn when her boyfriend reached out to the same agent as he was asked to declare his race upon asking about the Airbnb.
Typically, everyone would get confused on why someone would do such thing and naturally he had asked upon the matter. The agent replied that they would only rent it to Chinese and Malay people and had also cancelled their booking following the conversation.
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Why did the agent cancel the booking?
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Netizens not too happy with the Airbnb agent
As this kind of behaviour is unacceptable to most, netizens had sympathised with the woman.
I too have faced something similar to this when my friends booking was rejected due to him being Chinese.
Someone even pointed out how this is a violation of Airbnb&rsquo;s policies and terms and conditions.
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Actually, this is a violation of AirBnB&rsquo;s policies and terms and conditions. They are in violation and should be held accountable. Either rent or leave the platform&hellip; AirBnB&rsquo;s T&amp;Cs reflect US law where this is illegal.
&mdash; Jordan Dea-Mattson (@jdeamattson) <a href="https://twitter.com/jdeamattson/status/1542350406822440960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Here's some of the reaction from netizens:
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Attitude is not belongs to any race.. it is all about the individual behavior itself.. dont ever relate any crime,attitude or anything to any race or religion..
&mdash; Mr. P (@andikatharuna) <a href="https://twitter.com/andikatharuna/status/1542210081097662464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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I've experienced this for years trying to rent a room in KL. Frustrated, so eventually just decided to rent an entire place by myself. I now sub-let (with landlord's permission) out the middle room and I have zero race, religion or nationality requirements.
&mdash; Aaron Mathew (@CikguAaron) <a href="https://twitter.com/CikguAaron/status/1542450775070167040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Kannn!! Yang kotor tu sifat manusia bukan bangsa ergh geramnya
&mdash; واوا (@azwafateeha) <a href="https://twitter.com/azwafateeha/status/1542231030244945920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Airbnb reached out to the woman
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Hi Eleanor, Airbnb does not condone discrimination in any way. You can view our Nondiscrimination Policy here: <a href="https://t.co/VkaZDgSkpi">https://t.co/VkaZDgSkpi</a> We'd like to look into this, please send us a DM with the email address connected to your account, so our team can follow up. Thank you. <a href="https://t.co/WCQEFGIlXC">https://t.co/WCQEFGIlXC</a>
&mdash; Airbnb Help (@AirbnbHelp) <a href="https://twitter.com/AirbnbHelp/status/1542183184913276928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The company had told Eleanor that they will be looking into the matter and had since taken down the listing off their app.
Unfortunately, there are many more agents out there doing the same thing across Malaysia.
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The owners and their management team needs to do better. I believe the agents are just the messengers. The decision-makers shouldn&rsquo;t have imposed this ridiculous &ldquo;requirement&rdquo;.
&mdash; Eleanor (@eleanor_226) <a href="https://twitter.com/eleanor_226/status/1542191734951620609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Eleanor had just hoped that the owners and management will need to do better in the future. She does not blame the agent upon the decision of the home owners but she does stand that race is a ridiculous &ldquo;requirement&rdquo; for Airbnb hosts in Malaysia.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Airbnb &amp; various cross references for context.
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The couple were planning for a family Christmas trip but were denied after agent found out her boyfriend is Indian. 

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#Racist Airbnb Host Cancels Couples Booking Due To “No Indians Allowed” Rule

Netflix serial killer TV series Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story has caused outrage on social media due to its inconsideration of the feelings of the victims' families.&nbsp;
It is currently a hit series on Netflix which was released on 21 September 2022.&nbsp; Created by Ryan Murphy who also produced &lsquo;American Crime Story&rsquo; anthology series, it sketches the real events of the brutal murders committed by the notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
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<h2>Murder Cases Turned Into Entertainment</h2>
It is not new for murder cases to be adapted into TV series to entertain viewers. Previously, serial killers such as Ted Bundy, Edmund Kemper, Charles Mandon, John Wayne Gacy were introduced as characters through the imaginations of some creators.&nbsp;
These shows have attracted the attention of the public, turning into sensations on social media. The killer Ted Bundy was trending on Tik Tok after the movie Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and the documentary Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes had gone viral.&nbsp;
The hashtag #TedBundy has gained about one billion views on Tik Tok while #JeffreyDahmer has 1.3 billion views.&nbsp;
On Tik Tok, there were attempts by some users to create a similar ambience filled with anxiety and tension in those films or shows, which sparked criticism over the romanticisation of murders.
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Source: IMDb
<h2>Making Profits Out Of The Pain Of Victims&rsquo; Families</h2>
Such adaptations raise the question of whether it is appropriate to gain interests from tragedies that might traumatise the victims&rsquo; families.&nbsp;
Netflix seemed to have an answer to this question as it delineated the miniseries as &ldquo;giving the victims a voice&rdquo;. However, their families certainly didn&rsquo;t think so.
Sister of one of the victims, Rita Isbell, told Insider that she had not been reached out by Netflix for the consultation of the show.&nbsp;
&nbsp;"I was never contacted about the show. I feel like Netflix should've asked if we mind or how we felt about making it.
"They didn't ask me anything. They just did it." She said. Her testimony at the Jeffrey Dahmer trial was duplicated in the series.
Another cousin of the same victim, Eric Perric, expressed his disappointment and dissatisfaction upon Netflix&rsquo;s decision to leave the family&rsquo;s consents aside in creating the TV series involving them by commenting on twitter:&nbsp;
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I&rsquo;m not telling anyone what to watch, I know true crime media is huge rn, but if you&rsquo;re actually curious about the victims, my family (the Isbell&rsquo;s) are pissed about this show. It&rsquo;s retraumatizing over and over again, and for what? How many movies/shows/documentaries do we need? <a href="https://t.co/CRQjXWAvjx">https://t.co/CRQjXWAvjx</a>
&mdash; eric perry. (@ericthulhu) <a href="https://twitter.com/ericthulhu/status/1572996958884700160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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His post reached over 413,000 &ldquo;likes&rdquo;.&nbsp;
Rita Isbell also pointed out scornfully that the victims&rsquo; families did not gain financial benefits from the show, saying: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s sad that they&rsquo;re just making money off of this tragedy. That&rsquo;s just greed.&rdquo;&nbsp;
<h2>Reactions Regarding The TV Show On Social Media&nbsp;</h2>
Some criticised the fact that the traumatising events were merely used as entertainment, concurring with Rita Isbell&rsquo;s opinion.
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the interest in the true crime world can go too far on multiple occasions like to the point where ppl don&rsquo;t even realize these are real events and real ppl that they&rsquo;re using at entertainment
&mdash; miles morales stan☆⁷ (@K0YAII) <a href="https://twitter.com/K0YAII/status/1573011637136756736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a>
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Some highlighted the importance of consents given by the families of victims when it comes to making films based on tragedies.
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as someone who has interest in &ldquo;true crime&rdquo;, this is despicable. movies/docs should never be made about real life killers/victims unless they have explicit permission from the victims families and those families give permission to everything that&rsquo;s included. and one is enough.
&mdash; nic (@meltieshouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/meltieshouse/status/1573010109080502272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a>
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Calling out the profusion of the serial killer shows, some instead attacked the issue of unoriginality and the lack of creativity in the entertainment industry by citing the series.&nbsp;
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Like, if you wanna make a serial killer series, write one??? Why are we redoing the same 5 murders and cult leaders every few years. Immoral and lazy
&mdash; brittcoin (@runawayyogi) <a href="https://twitter.com/runawayyogi/status/1573028585778335744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a>
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On the other hand, there were people who gave credits to the show for its condemnation of the failed system of laws and police, despite its lack of concern over the feelings of the victims&rsquo; families.
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I get it but this show puts the light on the cops that failed the victims. It's hard to watch but the blame is put on the right people. For once.
&mdash; 😸 (@ExQueendoris_2) <a href="https://twitter.com/ExQueendoris_2/status/1573132399680294912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a>
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<h2>Should We Watch Crime Series Based On Real Events?&nbsp;</h2>
Well, there is no perfect answer to this question for now.
According to the commentaries online and what the families thought about the issue, one thing remains clear: the opinions of the victims&rsquo; families should be taken into account in the production of this sort of adaptation. Or else, it would be sheer exploitation.&nbsp;
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While the series remains a popular one on the streaming platform, it&rsquo;s good to keep in mind that they are based on reality when watching them.&nbsp;
So, it wouldn&rsquo;t be another form of entertainment to kill time but an opportunity to engage in a deep reflection upon the mechanism of laws and police that failed to do the victim justice before the murderer got caught.&nbsp;
What do you think about the issue? Do you support the claim that drawing inspirations from events involving victims is unethical?&nbsp;
*Sources: Visual Images and references credit to social media, The Vibes, IMDb &amp; various cross references.
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Have you ever wondered how would the family members of the victims react to entertainment based on real traumatising events?

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Did Netflix Serial Killer Series 'Jeffrey Dahmer' Exploit The Victims To Gain Profits?

Malaysia&rsquo;s roti canai is rated as the top 1 street food by travel guide TasteAtlas, ranking higher than lumpiang Shanghai (aka Filipino spring rolls), Japanese karaage and Vietnam&rsquo;s banh mi.&nbsp;
<img src="https://cdn.tasteatlas.com/Images/Dishes/4382dae5b7a842f386742b74cebf706d.jpg?mw=1300" alt="Roti Canai | Traditional Flatbread From Malaysia, Southeast Asia | TasteAtlas" />
roti canai Source: TasteAtlas
<img src="https://cdn.tasteatlas.com/images/dishes/35651b57246741479b4ed4b924f017ee.jpg?mw=1300" alt="B&aacute;nh m&igrave; | Traditional Sandwich type From Vietnam, Southeast Asia | TasteAtlas" />
Bahn Mi Source: TasteAtlas
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Lumpiang Shanghai (Filipio spring rolls) Source: TasteAtlas
<h2>TasteAtlas Top 50 Street Food List</h2>
Founded by journalist and entrepreneur Matija Babic, <a href="https://www.tasteatlas.com/">Taste Atlas</a> is a Croatian- based project attempting to provide information about flavours, traditional dishes, local ingredients and authentic restaurants.
There are about 30 authors and researchers working to catalogue such facts, recording more than 10,000 foods and drinks as well as 9,000 restaurants all around the world.
Two days ago, TasteAtlas posted on Facebook about the top 50 street food list.&nbsp;
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There was a voting system allowing the users to select their choices of best street food, which were examined by AI to detect the authenticity of their options, guaranteeing that they would not be made by robots.&nbsp;
From the result, it can be perceived that roti canai is the No. 1 in the list. However, the website of Taste Atlas shows that roti canai in Malaysia is positioned as the second-best street food after Guotie, a type of Chinese dumpling.
<h2>Reactions From Fellow Malaysians</h2>
Despite the confusion regarding the ranking, Malaysians still conveyed their happiness for the attention that our local meal has garnered!
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Roti canai never disappoint <a href="https://t.co/HEefa4MChS">https://t.co/HEefa4MChS</a>
&mdash; 🖤 (@kanemotojunkyu) <a href="https://twitter.com/kanemotojunkyu/status/1575662885405339649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Every morning say yes to Roti Canai gaiss! Be proud 😁 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MalaysianBestFood?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MalaysianBestFood</a> <a href="https://t.co/5QTB0f4DHq">pic.twitter.com/5QTB0f4DHq</a>
&mdash; Quwrof Wrlccywrlir 🕷 (@GeneiRyodan001) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeneiRyodan001/status/1575470912513581056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote>

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While expressing their satisfaction upon the results, some shared their favourite stall that sells roti canai and the reasons for their love for it.&nbsp;
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Roti canai is truly 😌👌👌👌 especially when it's crispy/hot. <a href="https://t.co/5ktpi2IvU1">https://t.co/5ktpi2IvU1</a>
&mdash; Fei🐾🐾🐾⛩️ (@Hana98641376) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hana98641376/status/1575567449772019714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
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thinking about that one roti canai stall in rawang next to a jejantas 🤤 literally the best roti canai ever <a href="https://t.co/bZzpUFHAqN">https://t.co/bZzpUFHAqN</a>
&mdash; n ☻✿ (@sonjajajah) <a href="https://twitter.com/sonjajajah/status/1575657402074288128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Nevertheless, Malaysians who do not favour roti canai as much as other local foods exist! They complained about why their favourites had been excluded from the list.
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Roti canai is a street food??? And the disrespect towards keropok lekor 😡😡 <a href="https://t.co/dSKDioxQiV">https://t.co/dSKDioxQiV</a>
&mdash; haris (@mhmdharis13) <a href="https://twitter.com/mhmdharis13/status/1575667024575221760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a>
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How come roti canai and not Nasi Lemak? 🤔
&mdash; Raizo (@Raizo3012) <a href="https://twitter.com/Raizo3012/status/1575506859921854465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a>
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Not to start a war, but do you agree with them? What stands out better than roti canai to you?&nbsp;
<h2>Our Own Survey To Gauge People&rsquo;s Favourite Local Meal</h2>
Indeed, our taste for foods is mostly subjective. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s intriguing to know what others think about that, especially those from different cultures and social backgrounds.
A <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18153038476260185/">poll</a> that we released a couple of weeks ago showed that 71% of voters preferred nasi lemak over roti canai as their breakfast.
Other foods incorporated in our comparison poll - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17959430392956253/">This or That Challenge</a> are Laksa Penang (79%) vs Laksa Johor (21%),&nbsp; Mee Kari biasa (78%) vs Mee Kari Laksa（22%), kangkung belacan (50%) vs Kailan ikan masin (50%), kuih lopes (24%) vs onde-onde (76%), Samosa (43%) vs Popia (57%), Cendol (78%) vs ABC (30%).
Regardless of the results, I believe that all local foods can satisfy different needs and appetites of people, forming the unique cultures of Malaysia!&nbsp;
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/Z97zWgdxSDgsjZ5SGH/giphy.gif" alt="Roticanai GIFs - Get the best GIF on GIPHY" />
Source: Maxis
What&rsquo;s your favourite local food? Is It roti canai? Comment below to let us know!
*Sources: Visual Images and references credit to social media, The Vibes, TasteAtlas &amp; various cross references.
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Yes we are No. 1! But would you consider Roti Canai as a street food?

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Malaysia’s Roti Canai Is The Top 1 Street Food Around The Globe! 

For those driving around the Klang Valley every day, we all know there are a few things we can&rsquo;t avoid. Those things are traffic jams, dumb drivers, potholes, and tolls.
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But if there&rsquo;s one thing that triggers most drivers aside from those who speed or drive too slowly, it&rsquo;s those who tailgates. Aside from tailgating on the road, there are those who tend to tailgate behind you to pass toll booths so they can avoid paying the toll fees.
If you think that toll operators are not doing anything about it, oh how you&rsquo;re very wrong. Highway operator Prolintas is now actively clamping down the toll evaders along the Ampang &ndash; Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH).
Recently, the Prolintas had caught one of the motorists in the act who&rsquo;s apparently been frequently tailgating pass toll booths. Rather than keeping quiet about it, the team had decided to share the news on their official Prolintas AKLEH Twitter page as a warning to all toll evaders.
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Salah sebuah kenderaan yang ditahan ialah Proton X50 dengan tunggakan bayaran tol sebanyak RM57.50 dan amaun kerugian telah dikembalikan pada masa &amp; lokasi sama. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kantoi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kantoi</a> <a href="https://t.co/SvtW3GSsja">pic.twitter.com/SvtW3GSsja</a>
&mdash; PROLINTAS AKLEH (@AKLEHtrafik) <a href="https://twitter.com/AKLEHtrafik/status/1574956972952023040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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The motorist driving a red Proton X50 was caught at the Dato Keramat toll plaza at 10:07pm on Tuesday. The said motorist has been avoiding tolls for quite a while now and had a total of RM57.50 in toll arrears.
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On a good note, the driver had paid the full amount on the spot after being asked to pay. Prolintas says that they will continue on to watch for toll invaders and will be apprehending those irresponsible drivers. Things could have been worse for the man as he wasn&rsquo;t issued a fine.
For those caught tailgating to evade toll payments, there are a set of laws behind and drivers could be charged under Sections 42 and 43 of the Road Traffic Act 1987 which punishes those driving in a reckless, dangerous, careless or even in an inconsiderate manner. If guilty, it could land you in jail for up to five years and/or a fine up to RM15,000.
Aside from that, you could also be guilty under Section 279 of the Penal Code where drivers will be punished for rash driving that is harmful to other motorist. If guilty, one can face up to six months of jailtime and/or a fine of up to RM2,000. Meanwhile, evading tolls alone means that you can end up in court and be charged under Section 8 of the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984 which can lead to a fine of up to RM5,000.
Yikes, I don&rsquo;t think any of us would want end up in court and potentially serve jailtime and paying a hefty fine. Imagine if you were caught in the action and ended up on Twitter, now that&rsquo;s pretty embarrassing.
Do you think that Prolintas AKLEH should continue on to publicly call out these individuals? Let us know your thoughts! 
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Lesson learnt, don’t tailgate tolls if you don’t want to get #kantoi

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Ampang-KL Highway Twitter Publicly Shames Toll Evader 👀

Dunia itu sentiasa berubah, berubah mengikut perkembangan semasa dan juga teknologi baru. Dari kecil lagi, kita sering diwar-warkan dengan dunia akan datang yang dipenuhi robot dan teknologi.&nbsp;
Melihat perubahan yang terjadi di seluruh dunia, termasuk dunia K-pop yang telah mula merekrut Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) sebagai penyanyi dan penari di bawah jagaan mereka, mungkin ramalan itu tidak mustahil!
<img src="https://dp9eps5gd5xd0.cloudfront.net/images/Article_Images/ImageForArticle_263(1).jpg" alt="Robotics Taking Over Human Jobs - Pros and Cons" />
Kredit Foto:<a style="color: #7e8c8d;" href="https://www.azorobotics.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=263"> @azorobotics.com</a>
Sejak kebelakangan ini, industri K-pop telah mula banyak memperkenalkan konsep &lsquo;alam maya&rsquo; yang boleh menggantikan penyanyi asal di dalam video-video yang mereka hasilkan.
Ini adalah antara konsep alam maya yang telah dilakukan oleh beberapa kumpulan penyanyi:
<ul>
<li>AESPA</li>
</ul>
<iframe style="width: 555px; height: 311px;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i8fRCkq5tbw" width="555" height="311" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">BLACKPINK</li>
</ul>
<iframe style="width: 553px; height: 310px;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7WyHtSlvHD4" width="553" height="310" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Video tersebut hanyalah seperti adaptasi orang sebenar, tapi bagaimana pula dengan kumpulan ini yang memang diwujudkan sebagai karakter baru:
<ul>
<li>SUPERKIND</li>
</ul>
<iframe style="width: 549px; height: 308px;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6q5pdgUxkE" width="549" height="308" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<ul>
<li>ETERNITY</li>
</ul>
<iframe style="width: 553px; height: 310px;" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LXnGZA5xHtw" width="553" height="310" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
Wahh nampak macam betul kan?
Sebenarnya konsep penyanyi ataupun kumpulan di alam maya ini bukanlah benda yang baru. Pelbagai agensi dari serata dunia telah mengguna pakai konsep sebegini, antaranya ialah:
<ul>
<li>Alvin and the chipmunks</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5A8U27b9Ujo/mqdefault.jpg" alt="Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | &quot;In Love&quot; Clip | Fox Family Entertainment - YouTube" />
Kredit Foto: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A8U27b9Ujo">@youtube.com</a>
Percaya ataupun tidak, mereka adalah antara karakter buatan pertama dalam industri muzik Amerika.
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;">Gorillaz</li>
</ul>
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://www.rollingstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/gorillaz-review.jpg" alt="20 Years In, Gorillaz Are Still Imagining Pop's Future &ndash; Rolling Stone" width="399" height="266" />
Kredit Foto: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/gorillaz-song-machine-season-one-strange-timez-1080234/">@rollingstone.com</a>
Ini adalah antara band maya tertua, yang telah berada di industri muzik sejak 22 tahun yang lalu.
<ul>
<li>Hatsune Miku</li>
</ul>
<img src="https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000225035851-d13zpq-t500x500.jpg" alt="Stream 【初音ミクV3】 DATA 2.0 【ボーカロイド】 VOCALOID TRANCE 【Hatsune Miku】 by Sound of the Future | Listen online for free on SoundCloud" width="386" height="386" />
Foto Kredit: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://soundcloud.com/bokaroido/trance-hatsune-miku">@soundcloud.com</a>
Seterusnya, sudah tentulah negara Jepun tidak terkecuali dalam bidang pengeluaran penyanyi alam maya ini.
Dia macam karakter kartun lah tapi sebagai penyanyi dan orang yang berpengaruh. Tetapi, bolehkah karakter sebegini menjadi seorang artis yang berpengaruh?
Jawapan saya adalah ya dan tidak. Mereka mungkin boleh berpengaruh dari segi penghasilan musik dan pemakaian. Pada hakikatnya, jika sebuah lagu itu sedap didengar, sudah tentu ia akan menjadi popular, begitu juga dengan pemakaian.
Namun, dari segi personaliti dan pengalaman, ia mungkin sesuatu yang agak sukar bagi mereka. Iyalah, setiap apa yang mereka lakukan semestinya sesuatu yang telah diprogram dan terancang. Jadi, untuk adanya titik persamaan dengan para peminat itu mungkin mustahil ataupun susah. Setuju?
<img src="https://c.tenor.com/Y9WeTt9mNf8AAAAM/hmmm-thinking.gif" alt="Hmm GIFs | Tenor" />
Apapun, kemajuan teknologi itu tetaplah sesuatu yang perlu dipandang dan di-adaptasi mengikut keperluan dan kebolehan. Selagi ia tidak memberikan kesan yang buruk, apa salahnya kan? Betul tak? Jangan lupa kongsikan pendapat anda di ruangan komen!
*Sumber: Visual dan Rujukan Kredit kepada Media Sosial dan lain-lain untuk tujuan pengertian situasi.
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Adakah mereka boleh berikan pengaruh seperti manusia biasa?

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Tahukah Anda Tentang Kewujudan Idola K-pop Di Alam Maya?

Korean drama Gyeongseong Creature, which centres around monster hunting, will be dropped on Netflix worldwide.&nbsp;
Its casts include many prominent actors such as Park Seojoon (Itaewon Class &amp; What&rsquo;s Wrong With Secretary Kim),&nbsp; Han So Hee (Nevertheless &amp; The World of the Married), Claudia Kim (Avengers: Age of Ultron &amp; Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald) and Wi Ha Joon (Squid Game &amp; Little Women).
They look like a bunch with incredible talents, which can bring a drama full of thrills to life!&nbsp;
<h2>A Story About Monsters In 1945&nbsp;</h2>
The series traces the story of a group of people trying to track down and combat monstrous creatures that grow by human greed in 1945. Set in the city of Gyeongseong (former name of Seoul) in the past, you can be allured by the scenes decked with historical contexts.&nbsp;
The emergence of creatures disrupts the lives of people, especially when the period filled with chaos has already distressed them.&nbsp;
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1535189043414-47a3c49a0bed?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80" alt="empty street between houses" />
Seoul, Korea. Source: Unsplash&nbsp;
<h2>An Intriguing Crew</h2>
Park Seojoon, an important cast member in Gyeongseong Creature, is known for his role in Itaewon Class and What&rsquo;s Wrong With Secretary Kim.&nbsp;
He plays Jang Tae - sang, who is the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House. The character is rich and has a lot of connections, prioritising money over justice. However, something transforms in him once he meets Han So Hee&rsquo;s character - Yun Chae-ok, a bounty hunter searching for missing people.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://asianwiki.com/images/3/31/Park_Seo-Joon-TCOE-GV.jpg" />
Park Seojoon Source: Asianwiki
Han So Hee, shocking people with her acting skill and strong presence in My Name, is again featured in another thriller. This time, her character also possesses a similar sense of fierceness as she employs her survival skills&nbsp;developed during her childhood in which she moved across Manchuria and Shanghai with her father.<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://asianwiki.com/images/5/5f/Han_So-Hee-1994-p1.jpeg" alt="Han So-Hee-1994-p1.jpeg" width="436" height="655" />
Han So Hee Source: Asian Wiki
Claudia Kim, famous for taking part in international films such as Avengers: Age of Ultron,&nbsp;Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as well as the Netflix series Marco Polo, acts as Maeda, the wife of a powerful official in Gyeongseong during the colonial period.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://asianwiki.com/images/6/6b/Soo-Hyun-p2.jpg" alt="Soo-Hyun-p2.jpg" />
Claudia Kim Source: Asianwiki
Wi Ha-joon, who made an appearance in Squid Game and was featured in the hit series Little Women, plays Gwon Jun -taek, Tae-sang&rsquo;s best friend. He participates in Tae-sang&rsquo;s mission of seeking people who have disappeared.&nbsp;
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://asianwiki.com/images/b/b9/Wi_Ha-Joon-1991-p1.jpg" alt="Wi Ha-Joon-1991-p1.jpg" />
Wi Ha Joon Source: WikiAsian
<h2>The Creative Team Behind The Story</h2>
Screenwriter Kang Eu K also created several dramas spanning across different genres such as Dr Romantic and Kang Chi&nbsp;the Beginning (Gu Family Book).
Director Chung Dong-yoon is recognised by most as he flexes his muscles as a creator in Hot Stove League.&nbsp;
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://6.vikiplatform.com/image/9cc0bbe73e2c475dbe0f4e108588c133.jpg?x=b&amp;a=0x0" alt="Dr. Romantic 2 | Korea | Drama | Watch with English Subtitles &amp; More ✔️" />
Dr Romantic&nbsp; Source: Viki
<img src="https://6.vikiplatform.com/image/c7968cd7d9e34be9b5e579d263bd9d86.jpeg?x=b" alt="Kangchi, the Beginning | Korea | Drama | Watch with English Subtitles &amp; More ✔️" />
Kang Chi the Beginning (Gu Family Book) Source: VIki
<h2>Looking Forward To The Show!&nbsp;</h2>
With this amazing team to plot the story and bring it to the screen with lively characters played by talented actors, it seems to be able to WOW you!&nbsp;
Are you excited to get the thrill of monster searching?
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://c.tenor.com/8WUKuG4ixz8AAAAC/looney-tunes-elmer-fudd.gif" alt="Deer Hunting GIFs | Tenor" />
<div class="ProfileImage" style="text-align: center;">Source:&nbsp;<a class="author-username" href="https://tenor.com/users/caseyanncollier" rel="author">caseyanncollier</a></div>
However, we'll have to wait a bit as Netflix says the series will come out in 2023. So far, there's no mention on when it will drop but watch this space for updates!
&nbsp;
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Turning suspenseful events into a tale of monsters in Korea during the chaotic age of 1940’s, this kdrama will be another binge-watching show for you!

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Watch ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ On Netflix To Join The Monster Hunt In Korea!

A group of enforcers from the Health Ministry raided a hair salon in Setapak yesterday to probe their illegal dental services after being informed by The Star.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We received a complaint ... that the premises has been providing illegal dental treatments, hence we conducted our investigation before the raid." said Health Ministry dental officer Dr Taufil Firdaus.
According to Dr Taufil Firdaus who led the tram to raid the salon, the beautician who offered dental services and lessons was not registered with the Malaysian Dental Council.
The salon operated by her was not registered as well, which was problematic in terms of cleanliness as it was inhabited by cockroaches.
They found various dental apparatuses including dental fillings and nickel- titanium wire normally used for braces.&nbsp;
Another discovery was a desktop storing certificates, which were believed to have had been distributed to people applying for the illegitimate dental courses such as veneer, whitening drip and platelet-rich plasma injections.
&ldquo;We found dental materials that can be used as evidence. The case will be charged under Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act,&rdquo; said Dr Taufik after the raid.
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1593022356769-11f762e25ed9?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80" alt="white and yellow wooden condiment shakers" />
Source: Unsplash
<h2>Section 4(1) Of The Private Healthcare Facilities And Services Act</h2>
This Section of the Act points out that no one can operate a private medical clinic and dental clinic or provide such services without registration.
<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1593115057322-e94b77572f20?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80" alt="brown wooden tool on white surface" />
Source: Unsplash&nbsp;
<h2>Illegal Dental Courses Offered To Students&nbsp;</h2>
Back in July, The Star reported about the same location that had been conducting illegal courses and offering certificates of no value to its students as a reward for their studies.
The time period of each course was only a few hours, pricing between RM 1,500 to RM 3,000, with the inclusion of tips to help the students to start their own mobile dental services.
The Star&rsquo;s journalist who did a cover-up by attending the dental courses was provided a polishing gadget, veneer composite, LED light, bonding agent, etchant gel, mouth retractor and other instruments. Some of them should be only used by medical practitioners who have undergone professional practices.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664422575/unsigned/h0s6wam1sidpgzmjkgmy.jpg" alt="" width="1185" height="1580" />
Source: Unsplash&nbsp;
<h2>Why Did The Beautician Choose To Provide Illegal Dental Services?</h2>
Admitting that her behaviour of operating an illegal dental clinic was troublesome, she added that she had intended to seek other sources of income: &ldquo;I know it is wrong, but many are doing it, so what&rsquo;s the issue if I want to look for pocket money?&rdquo;&nbsp;
She revealed that she had learnt her skills from an Indonesian woman who had provided a one-day course.
&ldquo;Locals are not that skillful, so I went to her class in Danau Murni, Taman Desa in Kuala Lumpur. It cost me about RM3,600 for a day course.
&ldquo;After that, I set up my own business because there were a lot of requests. Also, many are doing it (providing veneer services) so I tried it myself just so that I could earn money as a single mother.
After the students attended her course, she would be handing out certificates to them.
&ldquo;The certificates are for those who wish to learn ... I will assess them when they learn and see if they can do it,&rdquo; she said.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519114563721-eb52c00b9129?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80" alt="red graffiti" />
Source: Unsplash&nbsp;
<h2>Fake Dental Clinics and Illegal Dental Services In Malaysia</h2>
Such a case is not the first one in Malaysia.&nbsp;
In fact, these few years have seen the surge of fake dentists who are not approved by the government but provide cheap and fast dental services. Those services would end up harming the gums of the clients and their health in general.
Check out more about this issue by reading our article describing this problem in detail: <a href="https://www.myc.my/articles/1691/alert-fake-dentists-offering-harmful-dental-services">Alert: Fake Dentists Offering Harmful Dental Services! &bull; MYC! Malaysian Youth Community</a>
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://d37oebn0w9ir6a.cloudfront.net/account_1794/giphy1_4de3684367d90d6fd1a256c080aa4ffd.gif" alt="The 9 Best Dentist GIF's Out There 😀" />
Source: Dental Reach
Just a reminder for everyone: Do only join valid programmes organised by qualified institutions! Get yourself treated by professional dentists in dental clinics while avoiding services offered in suspicious places such as salons and markets.&nbsp;
Did you happen to come across any illegal dental services? Share your experience with us!&nbsp;
*Sources: Visual Images and references credit to social media, The Star, Unsplash&nbsp; &amp; various cross references.
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Remember to always find qualified dentists cause we may never get that nice smile back.

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Beware Of Illegal Dental Services Provided By Salons!

Malaysia is really looking like we&rsquo;re moving towards resuming the normal life again. When I say normal life, I mean by not wearing face masks when we are outside or even in an indoor space.
Back on 7 September, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that Malaysians will no longer be required to mask up when outdoors or inside an indoor venue. However, it was still recommended for the public to mask up when in crowded places as a precaution.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664420916/unsigned/fotoawuiowkbu0uz0aza.jpg" />
&nbsp;
This time around, Malaysians are now greeted with more news and face masks will no longer be mandatory in aeroplanes. The announcement was done by the Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) at 5:09PM on 28 September.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Kenyataan Media Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Semakan Keperluan Pemakaian Pelitup Muka Di Dalam Kapal Terbang <a href="https://t.co/SyGTctztzo">pic.twitter.com/SyGTctztzo</a>
&mdash; KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) <a href="https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya/status/1575050051377717250?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Although masking up in a plane is no longer required, Khairy and the health ministry still encourages citizens to keep their mask on when travelling. If you fall under the category of the following people, it is highly encouraged that you keep your mask on:
<ul>
<li>Individuals with symptoms such as fever, cough and cold</li>
<li>Individuals at high risk such as the elderly, people with chronic diseases, individuals with low immunity and if you&rsquo;re a pregnant woman</li>
<li>Individuals who travel with the elderly and children </li>
</ul>
Why are we allowed to mask-off in planes now?
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664421077/unsigned/diucfpoof2d00zrq812l.webp" />
&nbsp;
The main reason why the health ministry has decided to drop masks in plans is due to the advancements in technology in planes now and that Malaysia&rsquo;s Covid-19 cases are under control.
Ever since the pandemic happened, the airline industry has scrambled to improve certain features in the plane such as better airflow in the cabin, the usage of a high-efficiency particulate absorbing (HEPA) filters as well as more frequent disinfection of planes before flights.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664421090/unsigned/z5etktlpe4p3yh3lrs6r.png" />
&nbsp;
&ldquo;This relaxation is also in line with health recommendations from the European Union, UK, US, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore,&rdquo; said Khairy.
One thing to keep in mind is that when you&rsquo;re travelling, the usage of masks while in the plane will be subjected to the rules set by other countries, so we best check on the policies and laws set by the country when we travel.
What are the thoughts on netizens about the ruling?
After scrolling around social media, many netizens are fairly pleased that Malaysia is taking a step forward towards returning to normality. However, there are some who still don&rsquo;t understand why these decisions were made.
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Apa beza dgn pengangkutan awam yg lain ?
&mdash; aRe-SaL (@rexs876) <a href="https://twitter.com/rexs876/status/1575052954641367041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote>

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For the information of many, HEPA filters are in fact filters that are used in surgical theaters where particles &gt;/=0.3 are removed from the air to prevent surgical site infections.
Despite Malaysia announcing the no mask requirement rules, many have observed that Malaysians or in fact Asians in general are likely to remain wearing their mask when they are out especially if you&rsquo;re one who has not gotten Covid-19.
What are your thoughts on this? Should we continue on to wear our mask when we are out? Let us know in the comments!
&nbsp;
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We now have the option to mask off in the plane, but for those who do continue to put it on, thanks for masking.

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KKM: Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory In Planes

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) statistics revealed that civil servants in their 40s and below contained&nbsp; 57.8 % of the 5,652 people who were caught for their corrupt behaviours between 2007 and August 2022.
The number is especially shocking in 2020 as MACC arrested 275 individuals aged between 18 and 30 engaging in corruption, including students from higher learning institutions and government employees.&nbsp;
Another research in 2021 by Universiti Putra Malaysia showed that there were 13.3% of the 2,254 participants in both public and private institutions of higher learning contending that they had been given a bribe. Among them, 2.5% (56) of them mentioned that they had intended to accept the bribe.
Responding to the findings, local experts urged for the reexamination of anti-corruption laws, with amendments that could toughen the laws, to avoid the occurrences of corruption in this country.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/102920503-Malaysia_ringgit.jpg?v=1439532048" alt="See the source image" />
Source: CNBC
<h2>Reevaluation Of Anti - Corruption Act 1997 (Act 575)&nbsp;</h2>
It&rsquo;s time for the government to make changes to the Anti- Corruption Act 1997 (Act 575), said Universiti Putra (UPM) Faculty of Human Ecology lecturer Associate Prof Dr Amini Amir Abdullah.
&ldquo;Under Act 575, convicted offenders face a jail term of not less than 14 days and not more than 20 years. I suggest that the minimum jail term be increased to not less than two years,&rdquo; he told Bernama.
He added that there should be a minimum imprisonment, considering individuals found guilty of such acts worth millions of ringgit were only sent to jail for less than a month.&nbsp;
&ldquo;(To me) this is not fair,&rdquo; he said.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 (MACC Act or Act 694) records a maximum jail term of 20 years. However, the minimum term is not indicated, which is decided by judges.&nbsp;
The fine, according to this Act, is not less than 5 times of the amount of bribery or RM 10,000, depending on which one is higher.&nbsp;
Dr Amini Amir Abdullah suggested that the minimum fine should be increased to RM50,000 from RM10,000 while the indication of &ldquo;not less than five times the sum of the gratification&rdquo; and &ldquo;whichever is higher&rdquo; should be removed.&nbsp;
Associate Prof Dr Haliza Abdul Rahman, head of the Laboratory of Youth in Leadership, Politics and Citizenship at UPM&rsquo;s Institute of Social Studies, proposed that harsher punishments are required to be carried out to discourage the involvement of people in the acts of bribery.&nbsp;
Due to the different backgrounds of the people taking part in corrupt actions with different levels of severity, she argued that the same model cannot be applied to everyone, for instance, the sentence for people charged of corruption and those stealing something from a supermarket.&nbsp;
&ldquo;(Hence) severe punishment should be meted out to those convicted of corruption to make them repent. Such a punishment is not only in line with public interest but will also cause the general public to despise such criminal acts.
&ldquo;It will also reflect the seriousness of the government in fighting corruption as well as serve as a lesson to the people not to get caught up in the immoral activity,&rdquo; she said.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664356987/unsigned/otufqggpdto42zdt9pzc.jpg" alt="" width="1482" height="988" />
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<h2>Reasons For Corruption: Luxurious Lifestyle?&nbsp;</h2>
Based on some studies, one of the factors resulting in the tendency of people gearing towards corruption, particularly those in power, is the luxurious lifestyle that they want to live.&nbsp;
Dr Amini Amir believed that the materialistic attitude of young people has prompted them to be corrupt.&nbsp;
Competitions can be seen on social media in which people show off their possessions, which drive people to live up to the expectation of living a glamorous life.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Their (desire to lead a) luxurious life will initially cause them to rack up debts. And, when the situation worsens and they are unable to settle their debts, they will get involved in corruption. To them, bribes are a source of &lsquo;side income&rsquo; that can help them resolve their debt issues,&rdquo; he said.
The common behaviours of corruption in the workplace without being caught by the authorities also influence youngsters to commit the crime of corruption, suggested Dr Amini Amir.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664357203/unsigned/cye8khu1e9nmwjwemurk.jpg" alt="" width="1482" height="1852" />
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<h2>Being &ldquo;busybodies&rdquo; To Stop Corruption&nbsp;</h2>
Although the term &ldquo;busybodies&rdquo; is often perceived negatively, Dr Amini Amir encouraged people to be more concerned with others' corrupt behaviours to prevent the spread of such acts in an organisation.
&ldquo;The term &lsquo;busybody&rsquo; has a negative connotation as it refers to a person who interferes in other people&rsquo;s affairs. (As a result of this), some employees are reluctant to report (corruption) because they are afraid of being dismissed or ostracised by their colleagues. They should, by right, know that they can be charged under Section 25 of the MACC Act 2009 for failing to report corrupt activities (in their organisation).
&ldquo;So, it&rsquo;s better that they report the matter... (they have nothing to fear) as they will be protected under the Whistleblowers Protection Act 2010, as well as receive a reward in recognition of their efforts to uncover the corrupt activities concerned,&rdquo; he said.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504711331083-9c895941bf81?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&amp;auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1000&amp;q=80" alt="Classified page 5 newspaper selective focus photography" />
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<h2>Anti-Corruption Education&nbsp;</h2>
Amini Amir said that to avoid the exacerbation of corruption, the improvement of the anti-corruption syllabus in the education system is necessary for the young generation to build their integrity and self-identity.&nbsp;
He endorsed the introduction of MACC cadet movement in the primary and secondary schools to help the students to comprehend corruption and build their moral values.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&ldquo;This proposal will surely add more value to the proactive efforts taken by MACC to include an anti-corruption education element in the Year Five Bahasa Melayu textbook effective 2021.
&ldquo;And, to raise awareness of the dangers of being involved in corrupt practices, schools can also organise visits to prisons where individuals convicted of corruption are incarcerated,&rdquo; he added.
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<h2>&nbsp;Corruption In Malaysia</h2>
With the rampant corruption in Malaysia exemplified by Najib and other politicians, it is very hard to imagine a future without such behaviours in the political context.&nbsp;
Even within the private realm, corruption can still happen because there is no strict rule that ensures the punishment of the offenders.
Power and corruption seem to be too intertwined with one another to be rid of, especially when it is deep in the root.
But will the power persist in the future?&nbsp; Or will it be drowned by the voices of people asking for the changes of laws and education system?&nbsp;
What do you think about the amendments to laws and the education system? Do you think it is helpful to solve the issue of corruption?&nbsp;
*Sources: Visual Images and references credit to social media, Malaymail, Unsplash&nbsp; &amp; various cross references.
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The high number of corrupt behaviours in Malaysia has led to the call for some changes in laws and educational approaches in relation to corruption. 

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MACC: High Number Of Corrupt Actions In Malaysia

Over the years, Hijab has always been a controversial issue to be discussed and debated. It has always been associated with the words &lsquo;freedom&rsquo;, &lsquo;oppression&rsquo; and &rsquo;faith&rsquo;.&nbsp;
Some says, &ldquo;Hijab is an oppression&rdquo;, &ldquo;Muslim women are forced&rdquo;. While some refuted saying &ldquo;Hijab is my choice&rdquo;, &ldquo;Hijab is my freedom&rdquo;.
<img src="http://islam-images.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hijab.png" alt="Hijab freedom &ndash; Islam Images" />
Photo Credit: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://www.islam-images.com/hijab-freedom/">@islam-images.com</a>
But what about this Iranian law that was enforced to all women in Iran to wear hijab?
Yup, you heard it right. Not long after the 1979 Islamic revolution, Iran started being controlled by a conservative group who instilled an article 638 of 5th book of Islamic Penal Code as a penalty for women who are not wearing their Hijab.
They can be imprisoned for ten days to two months and may be required to pay Rls.50,000 to Rls.500,000 (RM 4.96 to RM 49.60) if they fail to wear hijab properly. Mind you that this law applied to every single woman, regardless of their culture and religious background.
That sounds terrible!
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Thus, this rule was tightened over a year ago, when Ebrahim Raisi became the president.&nbsp;
It became worse when a 22-year-old, Mahsa Amini, was held in custody for not wearing hijab &lsquo;properly&rsquo; and died not long after being detained.&nbsp;
It was said that she was attending an &lsquo;educational training&rsquo; on hijab rules during that time, and the government officials claimed that she died of a heart attack. But her family refuses to believe that as she was in perfect health before. Thus, there are witnesses who claimed to have seen her being beaten by the security forces.
Oh Lord 🤦&zwj;♀️
She is not the only one, there are a few viral videos showing young women who were dragged into this &lsquo;morality police&rsquo; van some time before Amini&rsquo;s death. So, this is definitely not an odd case, nor it is some kind of mistake:
In fact, there are more laws in Iran that are against the rights of a women: 
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<section><a title="@unoriginal_parents" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@unoriginal_parents?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@unoriginal_parents</a> The hijab in IRAN is basically a leash on women. We can almost never win in this country, everything we do can be a death sentence. <a title="fyp" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#fyp</a> <a title="foryou" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryou?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#foryou</a> <a title="feminist" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/feminist?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#feminist</a> <a title="womenstandtogether" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/womenstandtogether?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#womenstandtogether</a> <a title="iran" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/iran?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#iran</a> <a title="helpiran" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/helpiran?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#helpiran</a> <a title="mahsaamini" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mahsaamini?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#mahsaamini</a> <a title="♬ original sound - Sarahh" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7147125035864541957?refer=embed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ original sound - Sarahh</a></section>
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The authorities are insane!
Yes, wearing Hijab is mandatory in Islam, but not every law in the Quran should be enforced by the authorities.&nbsp;
Muslim still have the freedom to practice their religion based on their own pace and capabilities. At the end of the day, only God knows what one has done, and only Him can be the judge.
<img src="https://www.mstar.com.my/image/830/553?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapicms.mstar.com.my%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F2022%2F03%2F07%2F1501754.jpg" alt="Amalan sebelum dan selepas Zohor mampu jauhi api neraka... ketahui cara mudah solat sunat ini - Ad-din | mStar" />
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Do you know? The first revealed Quranic verse is about seeking knowledge, while the first compiled hadith is about the importance of individual intention. Therefore, the first thing to be established in the society is the encouragement of seeking knowledge itself (especially the revealed knowledge) and also to be conscious of their own intention.
But if all you care about is establishing rules and punishing people for it, you don&rsquo;t care about the people, YOU JUST WANT TO BE IN POWER.&nbsp;
I know, looking at these women who burn their Hijab and cut their hair may seem like they are doing something against the Islamic rules.&nbsp;But they are doing it to get justice and to go against the violence of the authorities!
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It&rsquo;s their way of manifesting that they are not going to let the authorities control their basic human rights- the right towards their own body and the freedom in practicing their own religion.
It&rsquo;s scary to see how power can take away someone&rsquo;s rationality. Power can make someone go beyond the line of sane to get what he desires. That is why power is often associated with big responsibilities, because, when you are in control, your decision will affect literally everyone involved.&nbsp;
This applied to any roles and positions out there, either you were picked, or you volunteered, you should be responsible and make decisions that will bring benefits to others.
Share your thoughts in the comment section down below!
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God is merciful, but not those cruel authorities.

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