Malaysia Ranked 16th Most Peaceful Country

Photo: National Geographic If you’re looking for a place to visit, maybe you don’t have to go far- according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2019, Malaysia is ranked the 16th most peaceful country in the world! As for South East Asia, Malaysia also ranked comfortably as the third most peaceful country in the region, behind Japan...

Yay! No More Surcharge When You Top Up Your TnG At These Shell Stations!

Have you ever been too broke that you can only top-op your Touch ‘n Go or refill your tank JUST enough for that one journey because, same! Well, here’s some good news for all us broke people! Shell Malaysia just announced that effective today, 27 of its stations along the North-South Expressway (NSE) will waive the...

WHO Warns Hospitals Worldwide That Wuhan Virus Could Spread, New Cases in Thailand & Japan

The Wuhan virus, now identified as a coronavirus, could be spreading worldwide, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said yesterday (15th January). Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause infections ranging from the common cold to SARS. It usually causes common-cold symptoms, infecting the nose, sinuses or upper throat, and are spread through sneezing,...

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...

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...