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Govt Now Conducting Research To Determine Effectiveness of Black Shoes in Schools

For former Minister of Education Dr Maszlee Malik, one of his most memorable, or shall we say infamous, policies was the planned implementation of black shoes for students all across Malaysia. For decades, Malaysian students have always worn white shoes as part of their standard uniform, while black shoes were typically reserved for roles such...

You Can Be Fined Up To RM25K For Bringing Bak Kwa In Or Out Of S’wak This CNY!

Chinese New Year means one thing: ang pow and lots of really yummy snacks. Whether it be pineapple tarts or Chinese love letters (yes, the ones that crumble even before you touch them), you’re sure to gain a few extra kilos after the festive season. But by far and wide one of the most popular CNY snacks...

Johor Police: Red Firecrackers Not Longer Than 8 Feet Allowed To Be Used During CNY

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and you know that this festive celebration is not complete without the crack and boom of firecrackers. Although the use of festive firecrackers is strictly prohibited, come any festive season and you will be able to hear the deafening sounds of firecrackers exploding in various areas. Source: Astro...

M’sians Are Buying Hamsters For Luck on CNY, NGO Fears They’ll Be Abandoned After

As we have said goodbye to 2019 and now prepare to walk into Year of the Rat, we might have seen this one thing coming. The sales of hamsters going up. Yep, Malay Mail has reported that as Chinese New Year closes in us, some pet shops in Malaysia noticed increases in hamster sales. That’s because some people...

Serai Straws Will Be Introduced In Kelantan To Help Reduce Plastic Wastage

Single-use plastics such as straws, bags, containers and similar items are seriously bad for the environment and harms innocent animals. They can accidentally ingest these things or even get trapped in one and eventually lose their lives. Source: Harian Metro Although humans have started to make changes, there is still plenty more to be done in order...

KKM: Drinking Too Much Water Could Cause Death, Public Should Only Drink 6-8 Glasses A Day

As the nation is currently on high alert due to the increasing cases of influenza A and H1N1 that seem to be rising daily, many would think that drinking more water and staying hydrated would help combat these deadly viruses. But it seems like drinking too much water can do more harm than good. https://twitter.com/KKMPutrajaya/status/1217217931571945472?s=20 In a...

EXO’s Contract With Nature Republic To Be Terminated Next Month

K-pop mega group EXO (엑소)’s contract with Nature Republic is reportedly coming to an end soon. Earlier today (Wednesday, 15th January), an EXO-L (EXO stan) posted a screenshot of a statement made by the famed beauty cosmetics brand regarding the award-winning group’s exclusive deal on their internal web. The translated statement reads, “Hello, our contract with EXO, who...

Vanessa Hudgens & Austin Butler Split After Almost 9 Years

And another relationship bites the dust… This time it’s Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler. Multiple reports claim that the 31-year-old actress and the 28-year-old actor, who first sparked romance rumours in September 2011, have allegedly parted ways in late 2019. Source: Drew Altizer/WENN.com The former flames have not been seen together since last November. Austin was also absent...

Datuk Lee Chong Wei Is The First Malaysian Athlete To Be Displayed At Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong has announced that they will be displaying our very own badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s wax sculpture at their museum located in Peak Tower. For those who are interested, the Perak-born’s statue is set to be unveiled to the public in the second quarter of 2020. This marks the first ever...

5 Chinese Male Celebrities With Much Younger Wives

Age is just a number – at least that’s the saying when it comes to love. Although it’s a common thing these days, those in the entertainment business are often in the middle of the spotlight. Love does not discriminate and many of these celebrities have chosen to let their hearts lead the way. Whether it’s...