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18/05/2022

Initially making soaps as a hobby and for its ther**eutic purposes, Khairina decided to create "Bathscapes", selling handcrafted artisanal soap bars for those looking for escapism in the comforts of a soothing bath.

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22/03/2022

Starting as a personal shopper, Najihah is a woman of all trades: law graduate, social media content creator, working full-time at an IT company, while running an e-commerce platform, all at the same time!

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08/03/2022

With brick and mortar as the cornerstone, Clara established SC Build Construction Enterprise to break the barriers and bring a woman’s touch into what we define as a “Male-dominant” industry.

Happy International Women’s Day everyone!

11/01/2022

Meet Kumara Kuruberan, 28, who is an accountant by profession. As the pandemic led many people to look for other sources of income, he decided to venture into 3D printing, turning a passion project into a side hustle.

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09/01/2022

In case you missed out the first week of the New Year

[03/01/2022]
On Monday, experts weighed in that Malaysia’s export sector outlook is expected to be positive in 2022. However, the Omicron variant and extreme weather may pose a risk to supply chains.

[04/01/2022]
On Tuesday, the government announced plans to increase siren stations that are also equipped with public announcements at flood-prone areas to warn residents and also to instruct them to evacuate.

[05/01/2022]
On Wednesday, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation paper on allegations that the status of six flood retention pond projects here has been converted for development purposes.

[06/01/2022]
On Thursday, former prime minister Najib Razak’s 1MDB trial has been vacated after the High Court was informed that no prosecution witnesses will turn up to testify this afternoon.The next date for the trial is on January 26

[07/01/2022]
On Friday, Rosmah's final bid to nullify her corruption trial over a hybrid solar project in Sarawak and to remove Gopal Sri Ram as the lead prosecutor in the case will be heard in the Federal Court on March 24.

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12/12/2021

In case you missed out

[06/12/2021]
On Monday, Johor Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad announced that the discussion for the opening of sea Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Malaysia and Singapore will start early next month. The VTL will connect the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore to the newly-completed Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal (DCFT) near Kota Tinggi, and is expected to stimulate Johor’s tourism sector.

[07/12/2021]
On Tuesday, the organisers of the protest issued a statement, warning the government of an imminent protest if the rising prices of essential goods are not resolved. The Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) urged the government to take immediate steps in lowering the price of food items as the country is struggling to survive the ongoing pandemic.

[08/12/2021]
On Wednesday, the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction of former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak imposed by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in 2020. With a sentence of 12 years of imprisonment and RM210 million fine, the court has granted Najib a stay of ex*****on until his final appeal in the Federal Court.

[09/12/2021]
On Thursday, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul clarified that the licensing of the sale of alcoholic beverages was under the jurisdiction of the Licensing Board, which is delegated to the state government. According to the M*F, any issue regarding licensing or exemption from licensing is subject to the full power of the state governments.

[10/12/2021]
On Friday, the 100-Day Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia event held by Prime Minister Ismail Sabri's cabinet garnered criticisms from various parties over a massive turnout and disregard for SOPs. Former health minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad remarked that the event was "extremely irresponsible and regrettable", as the government previously advised the public to avoid crowded places and maintain SOPs.

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05/12/2021

[Weekly Recap on a Sunday]

[29/11/2021]
On Monday, the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Malaysia and Singapore reopened. The VTL allows vaccinated travellers to cross between the two nations after nearly two years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fully vaccinated travellers can travel between both nations but are subject to Covid-19 tests in lieu of serving quarantine or a stay-home notice.

[30/11/2021]
On Tuesday, a major squash tournament in Malaysia has been cancelled after the nation refused to grant visas for Israeli players. According to World Squash Federation (WSF) president Zena Wooldridge, “It is important to WSF that no nation who wishes to compete misses out on the event.”

[01/12/2021]
On Wednesday, Khairul Nizam Sanuddin filed a suit against Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam for alleged defamation after she called him out for making “r**e jokes” during physical education class earlier this year. Early in April, Ain put a spotlight on s*x education and systemic misogyny after complaining on TikTok that a teacher had joked about r**e.

[02/12/2021]
On Thursday, a Federal Government Gazette published by the Attorney-General's Chambers stated that the amendment to the Constitution to allow 18-year-olds to vote and automatic voter registration will come into effect on December 15.

[03/12/2021]
On Friday, Malaysia detected its first case of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in the country. The case involved a 19-year-old, non-citizen traveller arriving from South Africa via Singapore on November 19, 2021, who underwent Covid-19 RT-PCR testing upon arrival at KLIA.

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28/11/2021

[Weekly Recap on a Sunday]

[22/11/2021]
On Monday, calls for Anwar to step down as Opposition Leader following Malacca polls failure were echoed on social media by netizens. DAP’s Bilut assemblyperson Lee Chin Chen said the opposition coalition should explore new directions and find a new consensus as soon as possible.

[23/11/2021]
On Tuesday, Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy said PH should tear up the MoU on political stability and transformation that it signed with the government because it is not serving its purpose. This comment comes after the recent defeat PH suffered in the Melaka state elections.

[24/11/2021]
On Wednesday, Malaysian transgender cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat revealed that she will be making an appearance on 'The Ellen Show' next year. Sajat, who is now based in Australia after she was granted asylum, announced the news on TikTok.

[25/11/2021]
On Thursday, local bread producer Gardenia Bakeries has revised the retailer and consumer prices of most of its products in Peninsula Malaysia. The increase in the price of its various products will take effect from December 1.

[26/11/2021]
On Friday, it was announced that those who have travelled to South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days are not permitted to enter Malaysia. A new COVID-19 variant with a high number of mutations was detected which travel restrictions by several countries amid fears of coronavirus transmissions.

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26/11/2021

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW COVID19 VARIANT :

❌ The variant – called B.1.1.529 – has a “very unusual constellation” of mutations, which are concerning because they could help it evade the body’s immune response and make it more transmissible

❌The variant has a very high number of mutations

❌ It has also been detected in Botswana and Hong Kong among travellers from South Africa

❌ In South Africa daily infections jumped to more than 1,200 on Wednesday, up from about 100 earlier this month.

❌ The new variant being possibly ~500% more competitively infectious is the most staggering stat yet.

❌ Due the new variant Malaysian travelers planning to visit South Africa, Botswana,Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia & Zimbabwe,are NOT allowed to continue their journey.

21/11/2021

[Weekly Recap on a Sunday]

[15/11/2021]
On Monday, the High Court dismissed the Malaysian government’s application to stay the court's decision in September that allows children born overseas to Malaysian mothers to be citizens of Malaysia by operation of law.

[16/11/2021]
On Tuesday, a study was circulating that revealed that 72% of young Malaysian employees are considering leaving the country for better employment opportunities. The study found that the top 3 reasons for leaving is lack of career development, appreciation or recognition, and training opportunities.

[17/11/2021]
On Wednesday, the British Malaysian Chamber of Commerce organised a meeting with UK businesses and investors. MPN chairman Muhyiddin Yassin noted that key sectors currently are the digital economy, public health, medical equipment and medicine, environmental sustainability, defence and security.

[18/11/2021]
On Thursday, Tengku Zafrul announced that the Cabinet received and discussed former prime minister Najib Razak’s application for a home worth RM100 million in Bukit Petaling. Najib is currently on trial for four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering involving RM2.28 billion of 1MDB’s funds.

[19/11/2021]
On Friday, it was announced that the land VTL via the Causeway and Second Link will be opened simultaneously with the air VTL between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on November 29. Land travel between Singapore and Johor Baru will only include those who are employed or working in Singapore or JB.

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14/11/2021

[Weekly Recap on a Sunday]

[8/11/2021]
On Monday, the Malaysian government failed to forfeit assets tied to the 1MDB case that had been seized in 2018 from former prime minister Najib Razak and his family as the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) had failed to prove that the assets were bought using 1MDB funds.

[9/11/2021]
On Tuesday, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that medicinal products containing cannabis can be imported and used in Malaysia if the product has received the necessary approvals.

[10/11/2021]
On Wednesday, the Singapore Prison Service has confirmed that Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, has tested positive for Covid-19 and will receive medical attention.
The Singapore Court of Appeal has granted a stay of judicial ex*****on with immediate effect and proceedings will resume on a date to be fixed once he has recovered.

[12/11/2021] On Thursday, it was announced that Malaysia will reopen its borders to international visitors by January 1 as the country seeks to restore its ailing tourism sector.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said more details will be announced as health and security agencies are still detailing the reopening of borders.

[13/11/2021] On Friday, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Nor Shamsiah Mohd Yunus told reporters that SMEs can seek credit assessment help from BNM as loan disbursement to both retail and SMEs has returned to the pre-pandemic level.

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26/10/2021

15/09/2021

Meet Meh Meri Orang Asli wood carver Mizan Hasan, 43, from Pulau Carey.

Ever since the first lockdown which took place last year March, he and his wife have been barely able to make an income.

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Meet Meh Meri Orang Asli wood carver Mizan Hasan, 43, from Pulau Carey. Ever since the first lockdown which took place last year March, he and his wife have been barely able to make an income. With no tourists to buy his artwork, he earns some income doing odd jobs earning RM15 to RM20 a […]