tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15308514911195039992024-03-13T12:56:07.421+08:00B&W NewsWireBringing to you the things randomly attention-grabbingBnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.comBlogger11544125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-56397177958188772222021-01-08T16:49:00.000+08:002021-01-08T16:49:46.143+08:00Meat grown in the laboratory makes historic debut in Singapore<div style="text-align: justify;">SINGAPORE ― Lab-grown chicken meat made a historic debut at a Singapore restaurant today in a culinary first that its creators said could help reduce the environmental damage involved in human food production.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">US start-up Eat Just said earlier this month that its product had been approved for sale in the city-state as an ingredient in chicken nuggets after Singapore became the first country to allow the sale of meat created without slaughtering any animals.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Consumption of animals is an environmental threat as cattle produce the potent greenhouse gas methane, while logging to create pastures destroys natural barriers against climate change.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The company on Wednesday said it had made its first commercial sale of the product to 1880, a restaurant in Singapore's Robertson Quay, a posh riverside entertainment centre.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img height="343" src="https://media2.malaymail.com/uploads/articles/2020/2020-12/EatJustii_19122020.jpg" width="515" /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="font-size: small;">This undated handout from Eat Just released on December 19, 2020 shows a nugget made from lab-grown chicken meat at a restaurant in Singapore, which became the first country to allow meat created without slaughtering any animals to be sold. ― AFP pic</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">The restaurant began serving the cultured meat this evening, saying its first diners were students aged 14-18 who had been invited to the launch after showing “a commitment to building a better planet”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The launch, however, was closed to the media because of measures against the coronavirus.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Entrepreneur Marc Nicholson, who founded 1880, described serving cultured meat as a “revolutionary step towards solving climate change and creating the opportunity to feed the world without overwhelming the planet”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Eat Just chief executive Josh Tetrick said this week that the launch “moves us closer to a world where the majority of meat we eat will not require tearing down a single forest, displacing a single animal's habitat or using a single drop of antibiotics”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Demand for sustainable meat alternatives is rising due to growing concerns from consumers about the environment and animal welfare, but other products on the market are plant-based.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meat consumption is projected to increase more than 70 per cent by 2050, and lab-grown alternatives have a role to play in ensuring a secure food supply, the company said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">There were concerns that lab-grown varieties would be too expensive, but a spokesman for Eat Just said the company had made “considerable progress” in lowering the cost. ― AFP</div></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><i>Source: <a href="https://www.malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2020/12/19/lab-grown-meat-makes-historic-debut-in-singapore/1933491" target="_blank">The Malay Mail</a><br />Dec 19, 2020</i></div></div></div>BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-45737329612886809832021-01-08T16:29:00.001+08:002021-01-08T16:29:31.204+08:00Black Widow, James Bond jadi harapan pawagam kembali bernyawa<img height="784" src="https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41609500033_freesize.jpg" width="531" /><br /><i>Black Widow antara filem yang diharap dapat menarik penonton ke pawagam.</i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Pengendali dan syarikat pemilik pawagam berharap barisan filem blockbuster akan membantu mereka kembali 'hidup' pada tahun 2021, lapor Reuters.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kira-kira dua pertiga pawagam di Amerika Syarikat dan Kanada ditutup, sedangkan selama ini di situlah merupakan antara pasaran filem terbesar di dunia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kutipan box office pada tahun 2020 pula menjunam sehingga 80% dari tahun sebelumnya.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tetapi pemilik pawagam dan penganalisis industri optimis terutamanya kini setelah vaksin COVID-19 dilancarkan, selain mereka bersandarkan pada kekuatan kisah James Bond, Black Widow serta beberapa lagi filem blockbuster baharu yang akan mula ditayangkan pada musim bunga nanti.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Saya rasa kita akan melihat perkembangan positif sepanjang 2021, tetapi mungkin kita memerlukan sedikit masa untuk melihat ia menjadi kenyataan," kata Shawn Robbins, ketua penganalisis BoxOfficePro.com.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Filem James Bond No Time to Die, dari MGM dan Comcast Corp's Universal Pictures, dijadualkan ditayangkan pada bulan April, manakala Black Widow dari Marvel Studios Walt Disney Co, dan Fast & Furious terbitan Universal dijadualkan ditayangkan pada bulan Mei.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Selain itu beberapa filem musim panas yang dinanti-nantikan termasuk Top Gun: Maverick dari Paramount Pictures ViacomCBS Inc, animasi Universal Minions: The Rise of Gru, dan Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings oleh Marvel.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Keyakinan mereka turut didorong oleh kejayaan filem Wonder Woman 1984 yang ditayangkan sepanjang musim cuti Krismas.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Walaupun angkanya jauh lebih rendah dari debut filem aksi biasa, penjualan tiket untuk filem tersebut lebih tinggi daripada jangkaan awal, walaupun penonton di AS mempunyai pilihan untuk menonton filem itu di rumah menerusi HBO Max.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ini memberi gambaran jika filem tersebut menarik dan penonton dibenarkan kembali ke pawagam, mereka tidak akan teragak-agak untuk datang.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Kehadiran penonton semakin meningkat setiap hari. Tetapi industri takkan pulih dalam tempoh yang cepat, sekurang-kurangnya tidak selagi suntikan vaksin belum meluas.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Mungkin pada hujung 2021 kita akan pulih sepenuhnya," kata Naib Presiden Eksekutif B&B Theatres, Bobbie Bagby Ford.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Sumber: <a href="https://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/seru-kedatangan-penonton-black-widow-james-bond-jadi-harapan-pawagam-kembali-bernyawa-275640" target="_blank">Astro Awani</a></i></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Januari 3, 2021</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-16910069659480093312021-01-08T16:05:00.000+08:002021-01-08T16:05:03.208+08:00Pelakon Aliff Ali kritikal akibat COVID-19 di Indonesia<img height="324" src="https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/51610007114_aliffalli.jpg" width="479" /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Aliff Ali Khan dilaporkan belum menunjukkan sebarang perubahan yang positif sekalipun sudah tiga minggu dirawat. - Gambar Instagram ALIFF ALI KHAN</span></i><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">JAKARTA: Aliff Ali Khan pelakon kelahiran Malaysia yang menempa kemasyhuran di Indonesia dilaporkan berada dalam keadaan kritikal selepas dijangkiti COVID-19.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Media tempatan melaporkan, ketika ini, adik kepada aktor Miller Khan itu sedang menerima rawatan di Rumah Sakit Wisma Atlet, di sini.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Berkongsi khabar terkini keadaan Aliff, peguamnya, Asgar Sjarfi berkata, beliau dimaklumkan, artis berkenaan belum menunjukkan sebarang perubahan yang positif sekalipun sudah tiga minggu dirawat.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Bahkan, Aliff, 29, juga, kata Asgar, terpaksa menggunakan alat bantuan pernafasan.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Dia semakin kritikal dan tidak menunjukkan tanda-tanda semakin pulih.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Keadaannya bertambah buruk selepas tiga minggu menjalani pengasingan di Wisma Atlet. Dalam masa sama, Aliff berhadapan tekanan kerana proses kes perceraian bersama bekas isterinya Aska Ongi yang masih lagi berjalan," ujar Asgar.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Apa yang membuatkan Asgar risau mengenai anak guamnya itu ialah beliau menghadapi kesulitan untuk mendapatkan maklumat lanjut mengenai keadaan Aliff kerana terputus komunikasi.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Katanya, pada dua minggu pertama, beliau masih lagi boleh berbalas mesej dengan Aliff menerusi aplikasi WhatsApp.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Selepas dua minggu, hubungan terputus, WhatsApp tidak lagi berjawab dan kami tidak boleh menziarahinya di sana (Wisma Atlet)… kami hanya boleh bertanya khabar Aliff melalui jururawat,” katanya lagi.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aliff mengikut jejak langkah abangnya berhijrah ke Indonesia untuk mengembangkan kerjaya lakonan mereka.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Antara filem terbitan produksi Indonesia yang pernah dibintangi Aliff ialah Heart 2 Heart selain drama-drama popular seperti Kau Yang Berasal Dari Bintang serta Aisyah Putri The Series: Jilbab In Love.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aliff juga sepatutnya menghadiri kes perceraiannya dengan Aska Ongi di Pengadilan Agama Jakarta Pusat pada Selasa lalu.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Aktor tampan itu berkahwin dengan Aska Ongi pada 19 Disember 2018 di Bali, namun, rumah tangga mereka hanya bertahan selama 11 bulan. Menerusi perkahwinan itu, Aliff dan Aska dikurniakan seorang cahaya mata perempuan, Alyssa Ismillah Khan.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sebelum menikahi Aska Ongi, Aliff juga pernah mendirikan rumah tangga dengan model terkenal, Nora Alexandra pada 2016. Bagaimanapun, rumah tangga Aliff Ali dan Nora hanya bertahan selama setahun.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><i>Sumber: Agensi, melalui <a href="https://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/aliff-ali-pelakon-kelahiran-malaysia-kritikal-akibat-covid19-di-indonesia-276526" target="_blank">Astro Awani</a></i></div><div><i>Agensi, Januari 7, 2021</i></div></div>BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-34106283310382262222021-01-08T15:58:00.001+08:002021-01-08T15:58:15.103+08:00Pelakon Shahriza Mahmud kritikal akibat demam panas<p> <img height="317" src="https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61610026118_saddiqraffali.jpg" width="468" /></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><i style="font-size: small;">
Keputusan ujian saringan COVID-19 ke atas Shahriza Mahmud didapati negatif, namun, sehingga kini keadaannya masih kritikal, kata suami pelakon itu, Saddiq Rafali. - Gambar Instagram SADDIQ RAFALI</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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KUALA LUMPUR: Pelakon drama terkenal era 1990-an, Shahriza Mahmud kini berada dalam keadaan kritikal di Hospital Putrajaya akibat demam panas.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">Selepas tiga hari dirawat di Unit Penjagaan Kritikal (CCU) hospital berkenaan, doktor telah mengenal pasti jenis bakteria dalam sistem tubuh aktres yang pernah menempa kemasyhuran menerusi drama bersiri Spektra itu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Perkembangan status Shahriza, 55, dikongsi suaminya, Saddiq Rafali di akaun media sosialnya.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Cintaku Shahriza Mahmud masih dalam keadaan kritikal. Doktor sudah mengenal pasti jenis bakteria dalam sistemnya.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Tolong teruskan sokongan dan doa anda untuknya. Tiada sebarang keraguan dalam fikiran saya bahawa dia adalah pejuang. Dia mampu mengatasi perkara ini. Dia selalu ada dan akan sentiasa ada," tulis Saddiq dalam hantarannya itu.</div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Beberapa media melaporkan, Shahriza dikejarkan ke hospital berkenaan pada tengah malam Ahad selepas didapati meracau selain suhu badannya terlalu tinggi.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shahriza juga dipindahkan dari Unit Rawatan Rapi (ICU) ke CCU kerana bimbang sekiranya dia dijangkiti COVID-19.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sementara itu, Saddiq memberitahu portal Malaysiakini yang dia kerunsingan kerana sudah tiga hari tidak dapat bertemu isterinya itu.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Kata Saddiq, dia akan berusaha meminta pertimbangan doktor bagi membenarkannya berjumpa Shahriza berikutan keputusan ujian saringan COVID-19 ke atasnya negatif.</div><br /><br />Sumber: <a href="https://www.astroawani.com/berita-hiburan/pelakon-shahriza-mahmud-kritikal-akibat-demam-panas-276597" target="_blank">Astro Awani</a></div></div><div>Januari 7, 2021</div>BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-12175620635066695332021-01-08T15:35:00.001+08:002021-01-08T15:35:33.376+08:00Social Distancing SOP in Sabah: Some simply not bothered<p style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-size: 16px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">KOTA KINABALU:</span></span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"> Some business premises are still taking lightly the standard operating procedures issued to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"></p><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The latest involved 12 people including a business premises caretaker in Damai Plaza, Luyang, who allowed customers to dine-in with no heed to social distancing.</div></span><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"></p><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">“Our team on Ops Covid-19 duty carried out inspections on the premises at about 11pm,” said City Police Chief ACP Habibi Majinji, in a statement.</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"><div style="text-align: justify;">He said all 12 were compounded after being found disobeying the instruction issued during the Conditional Movement Control Order and committed an offence under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Regulation.</div></span><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 16px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2AYNrN6q-E/X_gImi0eG-I/AAAAAAAAA_k/zJvEPs1t2RQMbaXYUkDElv3zrb9kTMCxgCLcBGAsYHQ/image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="384" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s2AYNrN6q-E/X_gImi0eG-I/AAAAAAAAA_k/zJvEPs1t2RQMbaXYUkDElv3zrb9kTMCxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w521-h384/image.png" width="521" /></a></div></span></div><div><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The diners found inside the business premises paying no heed to social distancing.</span></i><br /><br />
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TAHUN ini genap 21 tahun penyanyi nombor satu negara, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, menghiburkan peminat dengan koleksi lagu rancak, mendayu dan menyentuh jiwa.</div>
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Penyanyi baru datang dan pergi namun figura ini kekal unggul ‘di kerusinya’ sendiri.</div>
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Lebih istimewa, legasi muzik pemilik nama lengkap Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin ini tidak hanya bertumpu di negara sendiri, malah pesonanya jauh memancar ke luar negara,</div>
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Lagu bintang yang berasal dari Pahang dan mesra disapa Siti ini kekal malar segar dan menjadi siulan peminat.</div>
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Namun tarikh 5 Mei lalu menjadi satu lagi saksi terindah dalam perjalanan seninya apabila album studio ke-18 Siti, SimetriSiti dilancarkan dalam sebuah majlis eksklusif di Hotel Royal Chulan tepat jam 3.30 petang.</div>
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Menganggap SimetriSiti adalah naskah istimewa, tapi Siti tetap berdebar menantikan respons peminat.</div>
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Lebih mengujakan, 300 unit album terawalnya yang dijual di portal membeli-belah Lazada, sudah habis dalam masa kurang 20 minit!</div>
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<b>Impian direalisasikan, istimewa buat peminat</b></div>
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Naskhah SimetriSiti sudah lama dinantikan selepas Fragmen pada 2014 dan penyanyi ini berharap album berkenaan dapat memberi kejayaan serupa seperti album sebelum ini..</div>
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“Untuk SimetriSiti misalnya, saya cuba beri sebaik mungkin terutama pemilihan lagu. Susunan muziknya juga saya beri kepercayaan kepada semua krew terlibat di dalam pembikinan album ini dan harapnya semua berpuas hati.</div>
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“Dalam album baru ni ada impian yang berjaya direalisasikan. Antaranya mahu nyanyikan lagu Opick dan sebuah lagu duet bersama Judika.</div>
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“Malah lima lagu di dalam SimetriSiti juga diiringi orkestra luar negara yang jadi sandaran pada kelainan dan keunikan album ini,” katanya kepada Media Hiburan.</div>
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Tambah Siti, kelainan tersebut merupakan satu pencapaian baru buat dirinya secara peribadi.</div>
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SimetriSiti, kata Siti adalah satu komitmen dalam misi untuk memberikan yang terbaik untuk peminat.</div>
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“Jika Fragmen lebih kepada personal, namun kali ini saya cuba utamakan konsep persamaan dalam segala hal, semua kena bagus. Perlu tekankan kualiti.</div>
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"Begitu juga untuk pembikinan cover album dan muzik videonya, Alhamdulillah, saya happy dengan outcomenya” ujar Siti yang turut mengakui agak sukar memilih 10 lagu terbaik daripada 300 yang diterima.</div>
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Siti mengakui, pemilihan lagu dari karyawam Malaysia dan Indonesia ini mengambil masa lebih empat bulan. "Kami duduk semeja dan mendengar setiap lagu yang diterima tanpa mengetahui siapa menghasilkan lagu tersebut.</div>
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“Akhirnya, inilah lagu yang mempunyai vote paling tinggi," beritahu Siti yang tidak boleh menyembunyikan emosinya apabila bercerita mengenai lagu hasilan Opick/Dian berjudul Aku Bukan Malaikat yang katanya khas untuk wanita berjiwa sentimental sepertinya.</div>
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Akui Siti, sebuah lagu yang berjudul Penghiburku didedikasikan kepada peminat setianya.</div>
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Dalam perkembangan lain, penghibur yang disenangi ramai ini sempat menyelar isu cetak rompak yang tidak pernah berpenghujung sejak dulu.</div>
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“Bila cakap soal pelancaran album baru, pasti ada isu cetak rompak. Bagi saya,kita pun susah nak kawal teknologi canggih sekarang, cuma peminatlah yang kena nilai sendiri.</div>
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“Ini kerja keras artis dan harapnya peminat saya atau mereka yang betul-betul tahu untuk menghargai, belilah menerusi platform yang betul,” harap Siti menutup bicaranya.</div>
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SimetriSiti akan berada di pasaran di empat negara iaitu Malaysia, Singapura, Brunei dan Indonesia 10 Mei depan.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: SH Online | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7 Mei 2017</span></i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-7469361767930356362017-05-07T16:18:00.002+08:002017-05-07T16:22:15.056+08:00Misteri bau busuk di kedai tom yam terjawab<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i>Siasatan dilakukan pihak polis di lokasi penemuan mayat berbau di kedai makan tom yam Jalan Syawal</i></div>
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PONTIAN - Tanda tanya berhubung bau busuk yang menyelubungi sebuah kedai makan tom yam di Jalan Syawal berdekatan dengan Balai Polis Lama Pontian, di sini terjawab dengan penemuan mayat seorang tukang masak, pagi semalam.</div>
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Ketua Polis Daerah Pontian, Suprintendan Zakaria Abdul Rahman berkata, mangsa Mohamad Yunuh, 48 dikenali sebagai ‘ Mad Tomyam’ berasal dari Narathiwat, Thailand.</div>
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Menurut beliau, pihak polis menerima panggilan dari pemilik kedai tersebut yang dikenali sebagai Salleh Abdullah pada jam 10.45 pagi memaklumkan mengenai penemuan satu mayat di bahagian atas kedai tersebut.</div>
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Katanya, tiada sebarang kesan pecah atau geledah di lokasi penemuan mayat tersebut, di mana barang berharga serta wang tunai milik mangsa masih ada berhampiran dengan tempat mangsa terbaring.</div>
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“Keadaan mangsa juga telah berbau dan berulat dipercayai telah mati beberapa hari lalu berdasarkan kepada resit pembelian barangan yang bertarikh 27 April lalu,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan disini.</div>
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Tambah Zakaria, temubual dengan beberapa orang awam di situ menyatakan kali terakhir mereka melihat mangsa pada 27 April lalu.</div>
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"Mangsa dikatakan sakit kepala dan tidak membuka perniagaan pada hari tersebut.</div>
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“Tiada sebarang unsur jenayah dalam kejadian tersebut dan mayat mangsa telah dihantar ke Hospital Pontian untuk bedah siasat," katanya.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: SH Online | 7 Mei 2017</i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-78998060575155965112017-05-07T16:11:00.000+08:002017-05-07T16:11:09.864+08:00Tiga laporan polis diterima kes bunyi hon<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i>Najmuddin (tiga, kiri) di Majlis Perjumpaan Pesara Polis Negeri Johor yang turut dihadiri Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed.</i></div>
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JOHOR BAHRU - Polis Johor menerima tiga laporan berhubungan komen-komen di laman sosial yang menyentuh sensitiviti agama berkaitan tular kes seorang lelaki membunyikan hon di Surau Austin Perdana, Taman Austin Perdana, di sini.</div>
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Ketua Polis Johor, Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd berkata, pihak polis sentiasa memantau kes berkenaan dan telah mengenalpasti beberapa akaun Facebook yang mengeluarkan komen negatif sehingga menyentuh isu perkauman dan keagamaan.</div>
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Katanya satu unit siasatan khas di Bukit Aman akan menyiasat semua report yang berkaitan dengan komen negatif berkenaan.</div>
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"Perkara itu dalam siasatan oleh unit siasatan khas di Bukit Aman, mereka akan kumpulkan semua report yang berkaitan.Setakat ini di Johor kita telah menerima tiga report dan kita cuma memantau semua laporan di negeri ini dan saya akan rujuk ke Bukit Aman, hanya satu unit sahaja yang akan siasat.</div>
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"Pihak polis ada pasukan yang sentiasa memantau siapa sahaja yang memberi kenyataan untuk menyemarakkan keadaan panas ini dan tindakan akan diambil," katanya pada sidang media selepas Majlis Perjumpaan Persatuan Pesara Polis Negeri Johor di Ibu Pejabat Kontijen Johor, di sini, hari ini.</div>
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Sebuah video tular di media sosial yang memaparkan keadaan kecoh di sebuah solat Jumaat kelmarin.</div>
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Memetik kenyataan di laman Facebook Malaysian Response Team, video kekecohan itu dikatakan berlaku di Surau Austin Perdana Johor Bahru.</div>
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Difahamkan, kekecohan timbul gara-gara tindakan pemilik sebuah kereta membunyikan hon ketika jemaah sedang menunaikan solat Jumaat.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: SH Online | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7 Mei 2017</span></i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-11312151693834052162017-04-29T22:17:00.002+08:002017-05-07T16:21:00.804+08:00EOS M5: Canon's mini mirrorless marvel - Price: RM4,699<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Looks can be deceiving: Without anything else beside it to give you a sense of scale, the Canon EOS M5 looks a lot larger than it actually is. – Photos: TAN KIT HOONG/ The Star</div>
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With the EOS M5 Canon finally has a worthy contender in the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera market.</div>
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The EOS M5 is quite a major departure from the other EOS M models that came before it – instead of being modelled after a compact camera with minimal controls, the M5 looks like a tiny Canon EOS DSLR. Also, instead of an optical viewfinder, the M5 houses an electronic viewfinder on top.</div>
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Just like most DSLRs, the M5 has a lot more buttons on the body, which is great as you have easy access to a lot of functions that would otherwise be hidden in the menus.</div>
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The camera also has a good number of ports, including a 3.5mm microphone jack – great for videographers but it’s a bit of a letdown because it’s missing an audio output port for audio monitoring.</div>
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The M5 has two command dials – one around the shutter release in front and the other next to the viewfinder. </div>
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<i>Images shot with the Canon EOS M5 are very sharp with good detail and colour balance.</i></div>
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The second thumb dial has a rather cool button in the centre which allows you to quickly select common settings like ISO and white balance.</div>
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Rounding out the functions is a 3.2in tiltable touchscreen on the back.</div>
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The review unit came with the Canon 18-150mm, a good all-round kit lens that takes you from the equivalent of a 28mm wideangle to a really long 240mm telephoto.</div>
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Joining WiFi and NFC (near-field communication) that we’ve seen before in other Canon cameras is Bluetooth 4.1, which allows you to make a low-power connection with a smartphone so you can control the camera remotely.</div>
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However, the Bluetooth connection only offers basic controls – to get Live View, you still need to make a WiFi connection.</div>
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Despite the small size, the EOS M5 is actually a very nice camera to hold, thanks to the contoured grip on the front.<br />
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Due to the small size, the palm of your right hand will cover the buttons on the back when you hold the camera, but I’ve never accidentally pressed those buttons when shooting.</div>
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Like most modern mirrorless cameras, there’s an eye sensor so that when you bring the camera up to your eye, the back screen turns off and switches to the electronic viewfinder.</div>
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I mention this specifically because you can configure the camera so that when you’re looking through the viewfinder, the LCD on the back doubles as a touchpad so you can use your finger to select the focus point.</div>
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Talking about autofocus, this has received the biggest improvement in the EOS M series – thanks to Canon’s 24-megapixel dual-pixel image sensor (which is similar to, if not the same as, the one on the EOS 80D DSLR), the camera now has a very fast and accurate phase-detect autofocus instead of the contrast detect system of previous models.</div>
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The phase-detect autofocus works very well for most situations and is definitely leaps and bounds above previous EOS M models.</div>
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Where the EOS M5’s dual-pixel autofocus shines is for shooting video – just touch the screen and the EOS M5 will smoothly snap into focus at that point without any hunting.</div>
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Unfortunately, the EOS M5 doesn’t offer 4K recording which is a bummer but it shoots really well in 1080p at 60fps.</div>
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Again, while you can fit an external microphone, you don’t get to monitor the audio.</div>
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ISO performance is pretty good and you can easily shoot anywhere from ISO 100 to ISO 3200 with excellent results.</div>
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ISO 6400 is still perfectly usable though you do lose some detail as noise reduction kicks in a little stronger.</div>
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Anything above ISO 6400 is best avoided unless you have no other choice to get the shot.</div>
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Battery life on the EOS M5 is not bad though not particularly good – you can get about half a day of heavy shooting before you need to recharge the camera.</div>
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Also, you have to remember to turn off the camera before you stow it in your camera bag or risk a huge power drain.</div>
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However, you can mitigate this issue by turning on Eco mode, which will dim the screen after two seconds of inactivity and if you still haven’t touched it, the screen will turn off completely after 10 seconds.</div>
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With the EOS M5, Canon has finally got a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with very few compromises – image quality is very good, autofocus is very fast and positive and the controls are well thought out.</div>
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Canon’s EF-M lens range is still not as large as it could be, but if you buy the adaptor that allows you to use Canon’s EOS DSLR lenses, you will have access to Canon’s entire range of DSLR lenses to choose from.</div>
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However, the only problem with the EOS M5 is the price – at RM4,699 for body only, the EOS M5 is very close to the price of Canon’s own EOS 80D (RM4,899) which is a little bit better for video since it has a headphone output port.</div>
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So whether you’re willing to pay the price of the EOS M5 or not will depend largely on how much you really want a compact DSLR.</div>
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Pros: Great autofocus, especially for video; very compact size; lots of functions mapped to various customisable buttons.</div>
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Cons: A little pricey; no 4K video recording; no headphone output.</div>
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Sensor: 24 megapixels</div>
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Lens: EF-M 18-150mm IS STM kit lens</div>
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Shutter speed: 30sec to 1/4,000sec</div>
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Video format: 1080p (up to 60fps)</div>
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Battery: 1,040mAh lithium ion</div>
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Interface: USB 2.0, micro HDMI, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC</div>
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Other features: Digic 7 image processor</div>
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Dimensions (W x H x D): 116 x 89 x 61mm</div>
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Weight: 427g</div>
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Price: RM4,699 (body only); RM6,399 (with kit lens)</div>
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<i>Source: http://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2017/01/23/canons-mini-mirrorless-marvel/#VRc56e7VdSM6pXO5.99</i></div>
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Dietary fibre comes from the edible parts of plants, and are analogous of carbohydrates that are resistant to digestion and absorption in the human small intestine.</div>
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It can be found in grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, vegetables and fruits. Consuming these plant sources help to provide fibre in the diet.</div>
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Dietary fibre has long been associated with health benefits related to gut health, satiety, weight management and cardiovascular disease.</div>
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However, one study found that mean fibre intake among Malaysians is only about 13g to 16g, which does not meet the national population intake goal of 20g to 30g a day.</div>
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This lack of fibre intake can be explained by inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables. In addition, this problem is compounded by the habit of eating out frequently, as revealed in the Malaysian Adult Nutrition Survey (MANS) carried out in 2014.</div>
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Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals, and are also good sources of dietary fibre.</div>
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Soluble fibre (oats is one source) dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the gut. This helps to slow down the process of digestion, so that sugar is released and absorbed gradually into the bloodstream.</div>
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There are two types of dietary fibre: insoluble and soluble. Each helps the body in different ways, therefore, it is important to eat a variety of cereals, legumes, fruits and vegetables so that variety in dietary fibre is maximised.</div>
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Insoluble fibre does not dissolve in water. This type of fibre acts like a sponge in the gut, adding bulk to the stool, thus helping ease stool passage through the large intestine, which helps to relieve constipation.<br />
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Nuts, seeds, whole wheat, vegetables, and fruits eaten together with the skin, are good sources of insoluble fibre.</div>
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Soluble fibre dissolves in water and forms a gel-like substance in the gut. This helps to slow down the process of digestion, so that sugar is released and absorbed gradually into the bloodstream.</div>
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Soluble fibre helps to keep stools soft, making them easier to pass out, which also helps to aid in preventing or treating constipation.</div>
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It is also known to bind with bile acids in the small intestine, removing them from the body.</div>
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The loss of bile acids will stimulate the liver to increase cholesterol uptake, hence reducing bad cholesterol in the body.</div>
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-33790792995504968152017-04-29T20:59:00.000+08:002017-04-29T21:00:11.484+08:00No relationship so far for Neelofa<div style="text-align: justify;">
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POPULAR actress, model and entrepreneur Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor (pic) has brushed aside rumours of a romance with actor Fattah Amin, saying that her jodoh (match) was a subjective matter, Utusan Malaysia reported in its Mega Hits pullout.</div>
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Neelofa said many of her fans wanted her to get together with Fattah “on and off” the film set, but declined to comment further.</div>
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-9584254939291815392017-04-29T20:24:00.001+08:002017-04-29T20:24:58.385+08:00Match made in heaven<div style="text-align: justify;">
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THEY say weddings are affairs of the couple who are the stars of the day, but we must not forget that weddings also bring together two families – and with that, not only does the couple need to adorn themselves with jewellery, but family members as well. </div>
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With 40 years of experience in Malaysia, Poh Kong is the largest jewellery retail chain store, making it the top of mind brand when thinking of jewellery. Its years of experience also contributes to its understanding of customer demand, while making it a trustable and stable brand. </div>
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"We have various wedding-related products under one roof from engagement rings, wedding bands to bridal jewellery as well as items for your parents, siblings and friends," said Poh Kong Holdings Berhad marketing manager Elizabeth Choon. </div>
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"We cater to a wide range of budgets from affordable to high-end. We also have our own house brands which means we can control everything from material, design, quality to friendly pricing. We also offer exclusive designs that are specifically suited to Malaysians," she added. </div>
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When it comes to choosing their desired wedding rings, most people base it on their personality and style. Some look for simple, classic designs while some look for sophisticated designs that are bolder. Some may find rose gold special, while others may think a mix of yellow and white gold is interesting. </div>
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Poh Kong produces designs for all races and cultures by introducing different collections. For example, the Happy Love collection combines traditional and modern styles with oriental design. Another collection named Anggun is specially catered to Malay weddings which require the hantaran. It features local flowers such as hibiscus, jasmine, orchid and allamanda. </div>
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"We continuously launch new designs, at least once a year. Sometimes, we come up with interesting pieces such a heart-shaped hair pin adorned with the dragon and phoenix motif. Charms have also become popular so we launched a bracelet with charms," Choon said. </div>
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But the crème de la crème is the brand's Hemera engagement rings. Hemera translates to "goddess of daylight" in Greek and just as its name, it is the most brilliant diamond in the world. </div>
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"We have been researching the market and think there are no outstanding diamonds. Everyone has been generically branding their diamonds; there is no real differentiation. We see the market gap for a breakthrough diamond and after two years of research with Belgium cutters, they found they can cut a 101-cut diamond which we branded as Hemera," Choon said. </div>
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"It doesn't mean if you have 102 cuts you are superior. You have to bring out the diamond's performance, and when we tested generic diamonds to Hemera diamonds, the former produces medium sparkle while Hemera has almost the highest sparkle.</div>
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"We hope when someone wants to get a proposal ring they will think of Hemera, which is exclusive to Poh Kong."</div>
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» Do not wear jewellery while doing intensive sports or housework. You may think gold is a tough material but when it is made into jewellery, it is quite fragile. </div>
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- Source: The Sun | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">April 2017</span></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-4476712580227983822017-04-29T20:09:00.001+08:002017-04-29T20:09:26.236+08:00Ruhainies letak target ke layar perak<div style="text-align: justify;">
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TUAH ayam nampak di kaki, tuah manusia siapa yang tahu, mungkin pepatah sesuai untuk menggambarkan populariti pendatang baru, Ruhainies dalam industri seni.</div>
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Meskipun belum dua tahun bergelar anak seni, namun sudah dikenali ramai.</div>
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Tidak hanya tawaran demi tawaran, pemilik nama penuh Nur Ruhainies Farehah Zainul Ilyas ini juga tidak sebagai duta pelbagai produk.</div>
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Bagaimanapun, ujar gadis yang bakal menginjak ke usia 25 Julai depan itu, setiap tawaran tidaklah diterima samberono, sebaliknya ditapis dan dilihat kesesuaiannya.</div>
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"Tapi tak semua saya terima. Kalau berlakon, saya tengok dulu wataknya, skripnya, kalau menarik saya terima. Sekarang ni,saya lebih suka karakter berat.</div>
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"Kalau nak jadi duta, saya cuba dulu untuk sebulan. Kalau sesuai, baru saya terima," jelasnya ketika ditemui pada majlis menandatangani memorandum persefahaman antara syarikat produk kecantikan dan kesihatan Cantik Dara Sdn Bhd dengan Spektra Selasih Sdn Bhd.</div>
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Teruja bercerita perkembangan terkini, Ruhainies berkata, dia baru saja selesai penggambaran drama Menantu Bilal untuk slot Dahlia TV3, Ramadan nanti dan akan menjalani penggambaran produk jenama Himalaya pula selepas ini. </div>
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Ruhainies juga beruntung kerana wajah ayunya turut menjadi pilihan sebagai duta produk mata jenama Ameena, face shapping serta bekerjasana dengan Cantik Dara,</div>
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Pelakon genit ini kini berfikir untuk bercuti Ramadan nanti selepas sibuk sebagai duta.</div>
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Pelakon ini juga disunting menjadi wakilan Norah Cookies untuk tempoh tiga bulan. Kesibukan Ruhainies tidak hanya setakat itu kerana dia juga akan bergandingan bersama Azrel Ismail untuk telefilem Jasmin dan seterusnya menjalani penggambaran di London dan Paris untuk Kelip-Kelip Kota London dan Cikgu Dina Pakai Prada ke Paris.</div>
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Anak kelahiran Pulau Pinang ini juga memberitahu, dia terpaksa menolak tawaran berlakon filem buat masa ini kerana mengakui masih banyak kelemahan yang perlu diperbaiki dan mengambil peluang menimba pengalaman sebanyak mungkin.</div>
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"Sebenarnya ada tawaran berlakon filem, tapi saya tak mahu terburu-buru menerima.</div>
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"Kalau ada tawaran pun saya tak suka karakternya dan saya rasa tak sesuai. Orang kata alang-alang dah berlakon filem, biarlah yang berbaloi.</div>
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"Mungkin saya tunggu orang muak lihat muka saya di kaca TV dulu baru saya beralih pada filem kot," katanya berseloroh.</div>
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Di usik mengenai percintaan pula, lebih-lebih hubungannya dengan Azrel, adik kepada Risteena Munim ini menegaskan dia dan aktor itu hanya bersahabat baik.</div>
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"Senang kata kalau saya bercinta, saya akan beritahu. Tapi buat masa ni kami hanya berkawan.</div>
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Pelakon itu mengaku senang dengan peribadi Azrel yang sangat baik dan meletakkan Azrel layak sebaris dengan wanita berperibadi sama.</div>
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Baginya, kerjaya lebih utama kerana masih baru dalam industri dan tidak terfikir berkahwin dalam masa terdekat.<br />
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-23458554503183599982017-04-29T20:00:00.001+08:002017-04-29T20:00:28.176+08:00Museum with a 3D touch<div style="text-align: justify;">
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PEOPLE usually think of a museum as a solemn gallery house where antiques are displayed for visitors to browse through and comment on quietly – usually in whispers – but not touch.</div>
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The Borneo House Museum in Kuching is different. It is an interactive fun house for both young and old alike. Visitors can even show off their creativity by immersing in the artworks on display and becoming part of them.</div>
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The Borneo House Museum can be described as an interactive three dimensional (3D) and educational museum where visitors are encouraged to have fun while interacting with the artworks, seeing them come to life and experiencing the trick paintings and replicas. </div>
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Selected Sarawak artists took months to cover the 12,500 square foot museum with paintings, cleverly designed to trick the eyes into seeing depth.</div>
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The museum, opened to the public in November last year, features interactive displays that bring Sarawak’s nature, culture, heritage and food to life. Through clever simulations, visitors can feel as though they are walking through the heart of Sarawak and Borneo.</div>
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The museum has four zones – Sarawak Nature, Old Sarawak, Sarawak Today and Sarawak Iconic Food. The Sarawak food replicas took half a year to set up – from planning to completion.</div>
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All the art pieces on display are the result of concerted efforts from the selected Sarawak artists. Each piece carries a very informative and educational storyline. In fact, touring the museum allows one to be an actor, director and photographer – all rolled into one.</div>
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“We try to add a new dimension to the concept of a museum,” said Chai Mingtze, one of the supervisors.</div>
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“Traditional museums seem to be serious places and visitors can only look but not touch. But here, the overall setup is focused on interactions because we believe visitors can have a more meaningful appreciation of the artworks if they can touch and play with them. We have, for example, made the paintings appear incomplete if you’re not in them.”</div>
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He added that visitors could look for the camera angle guides on the floor to know where is the best spot to stand to take a picture of the object for the best 3D effect. Staff are on hand to help visitors with suggestions on where and how to pose to have a perfect picture taken.</div>
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The museum has received up to 10,000 visitors since its opening. Besides from Kuching city itself, visitors also came from Betong, Sri Aman, Sibu, Miri, Sabah, Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Kelantan, Perak, Penang and Kedah with some foreign tourists as well. The numbers do not include school educational tours.</div>
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He said 3D museums are still rare, being new to the tourism industry, especially in Sarawak, adding that the Borneo House Museum should, therefore, be added to the list of places to see and visit for tourists to the Land of the Hornbills.</div>
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The Sarawak rojak consists of mainly pineapple slices, jicama (sengkuang), cucumber and puffy deep fried bean curd mixed with a sweet and fragrant thick sauce made of shrimp paste, sugar and tamarind with coarsely ground roasted peanuts sprinkled on top, and served on a plate.</div>
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Kolo mee is another popular dish. Many Kuching residents claim they cannot go without a bowl of kolo mee for breakfast. It is a simple noodle dish, tossed in plain or red sauce together with fried onions, and topped with barbecued meat, minced meat and local vegetables – a dish suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner.</div>
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Another food replica is sago grubs, a traditional delicacy of some indigenous groups of Sarawak. To most people, the idea of eating the grubs can be rather intimidating. The grubs, found inside fallen sago palms, are usually stir-fried and but can also be eaten while they are still live. If you are daring enough, just put a wriggling grub into your mouth and start chewing – like chewing gum.</div>
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Chai said among other things of interest – and historical appeal – is the replicated office of the third Rajah of Sarawak, Charles Vyner Brooke, where some old documents are kept, including one on Sarawak Land Indenture, dated Jan 16, 1897, signed by Charles Brooke, the second Rajah of Sarawak.</div>
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According to the document, the signing was witnessed by Charles Samuel Pearse, the Treasurer of Sarawak, whose signature could also be found on the banknotes of that period.</div>
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Mark Gordon signed as Land Office Clerk. He was later promoted to Superintendent of the Public Works Department and Acting Registrar of the Supreme Court.</div>
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“Everything on display in the office is real. The antiques and the table you see are more than 50 years old. The phone is also an antique. Actually, most of the furniture and antiques displayed in our museum are authentic. The bicycle you see is also an antique,” Chai said.</div>
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Situated at Jalan Penrissen, Kuching-Serian Road, the museum is 25 minutes from Kuching City centre, eight minutes from Kuching International Airport and five minutes from Kuching Sentral by car. It is open from 9am to 6pm every day and usually packed on weekends and public holidays. There are part-time staff to attend to visitors during peak seasons. Travellers will pass by the museum on the way to Serian, Bau, Sri Aman and beyond.<br />
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-66650534522412776842017-04-29T19:42:00.000+08:002017-04-29T19:42:46.655+08:00China's all-girl boy band<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Made up of all girls, this "boy band" is the latest in the androgyny trend in China.</div>
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Acrush made headlines even before dropping any music, attracting hundreds of thousands of fans on Weibo. The pop band's first single, "Action," comes out Friday.</div>
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"We're a girl band. But we look more like beautiful young men, not young girls," said band member Min Junqian. "So the positioning fits us more."</div>
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Min Junqian is from Shandong, an eastern Chinese province.</div>
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Their promotional photos present the five girls — ages 18 to 24 — in short hair, ties with pants, sitting with spread-out legs. They also are shown in shorts, like tomboys playing soccer, for their affiliation with the sports brand Fantasy Football Confederation (FFC). Their formal name is FFC-Acrush, with "A" standing for the Greek god Adonis.</div>
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"We're just tapping into the unique beauty of gender neutral," said Wang Tianhai, head of the band's entertainment company. "We recognize this group of people who represent a special sense of beauty and a unique sense of handsomeness, and we reckon that this style may become a trendy element."</div>
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-87070859352253246352017-04-29T19:28:00.001+08:002017-04-29T19:28:59.795+08:00Pati ditahan menyorok bawah rumah<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i>Pati yang menyorok bawah rumah kongsi namun berjaya ditahan dalam ops</i></div>
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KOTA BHARU - Tindakan pendatang asing tanpa izin (Pati) melarikan diri dan menyorok di bawah rumah kongsi bagi mengelak ditangkap pegawai imigresen di sini berjaya dikesan dalam serbuan di dua lokasi berasingan di rumah kongsi di Gual Periok, Pasir Mas, malam tadi.</div>
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Dalam serbuan berkenaan yang dijalankan sekitar jam 2 pagi dan berakhir jam 5 pagi itu turut menahan 92 Pati.</div>
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Pengarah Imigresen Kelantan, Wan Saupee Wan Yusoff berkata, ketika serbuan dilakukan hampir ke semua Pati terdiri daripada warga Mnyamar, Indonesia dan Bangladesh sedang tidur dalam rumah kongsi.</div>
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"Setelah menyedari kehadiran pihak imigresen, ada antara Pati yang bertindak melarikan diri dan menyorok.</div>
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"Namun hasil tindakan pantas pegawai kami, kesemua 92 pati berjaya ditahan di dua lokasi berasingan," katanya kepada pemberita di sini, hari ini.</div>
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Wan Mohd Saupee berkata, turut menyertai ops berkenaan, Timbalan Penolong Pengarah Imigresen, Tuan Hassan Tuan Abdullah bersama 44 anggota dan pegawai imigresen termasuk lapan anggota Agensi Kawalan Sempadan Malaysia (AKSEM) .</div>
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"Menurutnya kesemua Pati ditahan dan akan dihantar ke depot Tahanan Tanah Merah untuk tindakan lanjut," katanya.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: SH Online | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">29 April 2017</span></i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-7956019547194558502017-04-29T19:08:00.003+08:002017-04-29T19:08:51.835+08:00Subaru XV 2.0i-S STI introduced in Malaysia – RM122,688<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Motor Image has introduced a new addition to the <a href="http://paultan.org/2015/12/02/2016-subaru-xv-facelift-launched-in-bangkok-msian-debut-set-for-january-2016-rm130k-tentative-price-tag/">facelifted Subaru XV</a>range – the XV 2.0i-S STI arrives all dressed up with STI accessories. Kit includes an STI rear roof spoiler, STI rear under spoiler and STI side skirts as standard for this edition.</div>
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Buyers have the option to add on more bits, at a premium. Additional items on the list include an STI flexible tower bar, STI front under spoiler and 17-inch STI alloy wheels.</div>
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Otherwise, the XV rolls on unchanged, mechanically or physically. The facelift made its local debut in January last year, and at point of launch two versions were introduced, a 2.0i and 2.0i-Premium.</div>
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The XV is powered by a FB-series 2.0 litre DOHC naturally-aspirated flat-four petrol engine offering 150 PS at 6,200 rpm and 196 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm. Drive is sent to Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system (60:40 split front-to-rear) via a Lineartronic CVT, which has six virtual ratios.</div>
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The Subaru XV 2.0i-S STI is available at an introductory price of RM122,688 (before GST, without insurance, registration fee and road tax), and this special pricing is applicable while stocks last.</div>
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- <i>Source: paultan.org</i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-30781648048117265362017-04-29T19:01:00.000+08:002017-04-29T19:01:26.730+08:00Taman Tema Memfokuskan Realiti-Maya Bakal Dibuka Di Damansara Pada Awal 2018<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Arena realiti-maya sedia menjadi sebutan ramai sejak beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, dan kini, sebuah syarikat yang dinamakan sebagai US VR Global dilihat ingin membuka taman tema reality-maya pada suku pertama 2018 kelak di Malaysia.</div>
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Taman tema ini bakal dinamakan sebagai Hero Central Park, dan akan terletak di Empire City, Damansara Shopping Mall, Selangor. Taman tema ini bakal mengambil keluasan tapak 170,000 kaki persegi, serta mengabungkan penggunaan realiti-maya dan AR di dalamnya.</div>
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Info penuh mengenai taman tema ini masih samar-samar buat masa ini. Tetapi, menurut syarikat disebaliknya, mereka mengatakan mempunyai kerjasama dengan sejumlah syarikat kandungan dan juga pembangun memfokuskan realiti-maya.</div>
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Kita mungkin akan melihat dan mendapat info penuh mengenai penawaran taman tema ini pada awal 2018 kelak.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: Amanz | 28 April 2017</i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-86972606194526658472017-04-29T18:51:00.000+08:002017-04-29T18:51:02.306+08:00Di Filipina isteri potong kemaluan suami kaki perempuan<div style="text-align: justify;">
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ILOILO CITY - FILIPINA . Dek kerana tidak tahan dengan sikap suami kaki perempuan, seorang wanita bertindak memotong kemaluan suaminya dengan gunting.</div>
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Mark Betita,33, sedang tidur di kediamannya di bandar Carles di sini ketika isterinya Leizel memotong kemaluannya menggunakan gunting 22 April lalu.</div>
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Leisel kini ditahan di balai polis di bandar Carles sementara menunggu penyelesaian kes yang difailkan terhadapnya kerana mencederakan suaminya.</div>
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Pegawai polis Carles, Alexis Bataga berkata, siasatan menunjukkan Liezel bersama-sama dengan suaminya yang juga penyelia pembinaan minum pada malam kejadian.</div>
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Mangsa dibawa ke hospital namun doktor gagal menyambungkan semula zakarnya. Leizel menjelaskan dia hanya mahu memberi pengajaran kepadanya.</div>
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"Saya bosan dengan sikapnya yang kaki perempuan. Dia mempunyai teman wanita baharu baru -baru ini," kata Liezel.</div>
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Liezel mendakwa kekasih baru suaminya itu adalah isteri kepada rakan sekerja lelaki itu namun Mark menafikan dakwaan isterinya dan bertekad memfailkan kes terhadap wanita itu.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: SH Online | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">28 April 2017</span></i></div>
BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-68675774754416727892017-04-29T18:44:00.001+08:002017-04-29T18:44:28.925+08:00Suami mengaku tiduri pelajar<div style="text-align: justify;">
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TENNESSEE - AMERIKA SYARIKAT. Seorang guru, Tad Cummins yang dituduh 'menculik' pelajarnya berusia 15 tahun, mengaku kepada isterinya bahawa dia mengadakan hubungan seks dengan gadis tersebut.</div>
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Memetik laporan New York Post, perkara menjijikkan itu didedahkan isterinya, Jill selepas satu perbualan telefon dengan suaminya di penjara sejurus selepas penahanan lelaki terbabit pada 20 April lalu.</div>
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Jill memfailkan perceraiannya bulan lalu selepas bekas suaminya itu menghilangkan diri bersama gadis terbabit.</div>
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Kehilangan mereka menyebabkan pencarian besar-besaran di seluruh negara, sebelum pasangan terbabit muncul di sebuah pekan kecil berhampiran Utara California.</div>
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Ekoran itu, Tad ditahan atas dakwaan menculik dan jika disabit salah akan berdepan hukuman penjara 10 tahun.</div>
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-78203491549604364582017-04-29T18:34:00.000+08:002017-04-29T18:35:58.638+08:00H6 Coupe & H9 tembusi pasaran Malaysia<div style="text-align: justify;">
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KUNJUNGAN kali ini cukup berbeza. Sepanjang berada di jalan raya, mata tidak lekang melihat keunikan model-model kereta buatan China. Bayangkan, jenama kereta tempatan negara itu sahaja melebihi 100 jenis.</div>
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Soal plagiat reka bentuk membuatkan anda terkadang salah sangka. Pada satu model, anda boleh melihat campuran rekaan produk Korea Selatan, Eropah dan Amerika Syarikat. Sebaik melihat logo di belakang dan gril depan, ternyata ia jenama tempatan.</div>
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Lebih mengusik hati, apabila terserempak dengan model persis Range Rover Evoque. Perbezaan kualiti buatan boleh dilihat dengan jelas dan sangkaan penulis adalah betul, ia produk milik LandWind.</div>
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Berdasarkan pemerhatian penulis, pengguna di China tidak akan menukar logo kenderaan mereka kepada jenama rebadge asal. Ini kerana ia merupakan satu kesalahan mengakibatkan pemilik boleh disaman.</div>
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Secara peribadi, penulis berpendapat industri automotif China masih mencari jati diri. Sepertimana yang berlaku di Jepun. Sekitar era 60-an sehingga 70-an, Jepun masih lagi meniru rekaan dan teknologi dari Eropah dan Amerika Syarikat.</div>
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Jati diri negara matahari terbit tersebut mula kelihatan sekitar era 80-an dan 90-an. Walaupun identiti jenama China itu semakin terserlah, namun masih di peringkat permulaan.</div>
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Oleh kerana pasaran China yang besar, majoriti jenama automotif tempatan itu masih selesa memasarkan produk mereka secara lokal. Hanya dua model yang dilihat begitu agresif menakluki pasaran global iaitu Haval dan Geely.</div>
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Menariknya usia Haval hanya muda setahun berbanding Proton Holdings Berhad. Namun nama daripada singkatan perkataan ‘Have It All’ itu sudah 18 tahun berkecimpung dalam pasaran eksport. Sehingga September 2016 Haval menembusi 18 pasaran global termasuk Rusia, Australia, Chile, Peru, Malaysia, Georgia, Oman dan Bolivia.</div>
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Lebih menarik, syarikat SUV (kenderaan utiliti sport) popular di China itu menawarkan satu produk baharu yang memfokuskan kepada jenama mewah. Produk itu dinamakan sebagai WEY (diambil sempena nama pengasasnya). Jika Toyota memiliki Lexus, Nissan dengan jenama Infiniti, maka Haval pula dengan WEY.</div>
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Siapa tahu, WEY bakal menjengah pasaran tempatan satu hari nanti. Sebelum WEY muncul, ini model Haval yang bakal pasaran Malaysia terima.</div>
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Semasa lawatan ke kilang Haval di Baoding, Beijing, penulis dapat melihat secara dekat model Haval H6 Coupe dan H9 yang bakal memasuki pasaran tempatan.</div>
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Dibawakan oleh GO Auto, pengedar eksklusif jenama Haval di Malaysia, model H6 Coupe dan H9 ditawarkan menerusi enjin yang sama iaitu 2.0 liter petrol turbo. Varian diesel tidak akan dibawa masuk.</div>
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Versi import (CBU) akan dibawa masuk terlebih dahulu dan ketibaan kedua-dua SUV itu sekitar suku ketiga dan keempat tahun ini.</div>
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Enjin 2.0 liter petrol turbo H6 mampu menghasilkan kuasa 194hp dan tork 315Nm. Penghantaran kuasa ke roda ditugaskan kepada transmisi klac berkembar 6-kelajuan DCT. Harga anggaran bagi model Haval H6 Coupe ialah RM115,000 seunit.</div>
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Ketika di China, H6 turut ditawarkan dengan versi 1.5 liter turbo. Namun, pihak Go Auto tidak bercadang untuk membawa masuk versi tersebut. Mungkin bimbang akan bertindih dengan model sedia ada di pasaran tempatan iaitu H2.</div>
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Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Go Auto, Ahmad Azam Sulaiman berkata pihaknya turut merancang melakukan pemasangan tempatan (CKD) model tersebut di kilang Go Auto di Gurun, Kedah.</div>
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“Bagaimanapun spesifikasi bagi pasaran Malaysia untuk kedua-dua model masih dalam perbincangan.</div>
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“Namun, unit yang dibawa masuk akan menerima 99 peratus kualiti yang sama seperti di China,” katanya.</div>
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Manakala SUV tujuh tempat duduk, Haval H9 lebih berkuasa yang mana enjin 2.0 liter turbo itu menghasilkan kuasa 215hp pada 5,500rpm dan tork 324Nm seawal 2,000rpm. Enjin itu digandingkan dengan transmisi ZF 6-kelajuan.</div>
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Model SUV ladder frame itu bakal bersaing dengan model Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest dan Toyota Fortuner. Harga anggaran H9 ialah RM140,000 seunit. Di China, H9 ditawarkan dengan tiga varian iaitu Standard, Luxury dan Super Luxury.</div>
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Dapat dilihat kualiti kenderaan China kini sudah bertaraf global. Tidak semua, hanya pada jenama-jenama tertentu.</div>
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Sepanjang lawatan, penulis kagum dengan kualiti terkini yang ditawarkan Haval. Perbezaannya begitu ketara jika dibandingkan dengan produk awal yang memasuki pasaran tempatan.</div>
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Produk SUV berkenaan dibina dengan kualiti premium. Masuk ke kabin, menerusi sentuhan dan pandangan anda dapat melihat serta merasa material lembut di papan pemuka dan sisi pintu, kemasan kulit upholsteri dan penggunaan komponen plastik yang padu. Bahkan getah pada bingkai pintu juga boleh dikatakan mencapai standard Volvo.</div>
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Manakala model H9 tampil menarik dengan adanya running board yang keluar secara automatik ketika pintu dibuka.</div>
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Sukar untuk mengikis pandangan skeptikal berkaitan produk buatan China. Untuk lebih adil, apabila model tersebut tiba di pasaran tempatan, anda nilaikan sendiri dan rasai perbezaannya.
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BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-38156363593321866612017-04-29T14:48:00.001+08:002017-04-29T14:48:29.468+08:002017 Mazda CX-3 with G-Vectoring Control - price RM138,373<div style="text-align: justify;">
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The new 2017 Mazda CX-3 has been on sale since February, but the <a href="https://paultan.org/2017/04/27/2017-mazda-3-facelift-launched-in-malaysia/">launch of the facelifted Mazda 3</a> and MX-5 RF gave us our first look at the revised B-segment crossover, which looks nearly identical to before – apart from the new Machine Grey hue seen here – but carries a few choice updates under the skin.</div>
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As we’ve previously reported, the new model is available as before in a single 2.0 litre petrol trim level, priced at RM138,373 on-the-road with insurance. That’s RM3,230 more expensive than before; the older model is still being sold at RM135,082. Included in the price tag is a five-year/100,000 km warranty and a three-year/60,000 km free service package.</div>
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No changes on the outside, but the interior does feature a new three-spoke steering wheel from the CX-9 SUV, along with a new Active Driving Display – the head-up display is now full-colour and has increased brightness, contrast and definition for improved legibility. An eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat has also been added, with two-position memory that also saves the positioning and brightness of the HUD.</div>
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Otherwise, standard kit is the same and includes LED head- and tail lights, LED fog lights, 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, leather and suede upholstery, a glass sunroof, automatic air-conditioning, automatic lights and wipers, paddle shifters, cruise control, an MZD Connect infotainment system with a seven-inch touchscreen, six speakers and a reverse camera.</div>
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Safety kit has also been carried over – six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control, hill-start assist and ISOFIX child seat anchors.</div>
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Under the skin, the biggest addition comes in the form of the new <a href="https://paultan.org/2016/09/18/driven-mazda-3-facelift-first-impressions-of-new-g-vectoring-control-system/">G-Vectoring Control</a> system which modulates engine torque to optimise vertical load on each wheel, improving steering response and stability. The steering and suspension systems have also been revised for improved ride and handling in concert with the new technology. There’s thicker rear windscreen glass and increased sound insulation, too.</div>
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The engine remains unchanged – a 2.0 litre direct-injected SkyActiv-G four-cylinder petrol engine produces 154 hp at 6,000 rpm and 204 Nm of torque at 2,800 rpm. All that is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed SkyActiv-Drive automatic transmission.</div>
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- Sumber: paultan.org</i>BnW NewsWirehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120202580199239168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1530851491119503999.post-17373607856673807942017-04-29T14:32:00.002+08:002017-04-29T14:32:56.645+08:00Lelaki Thailand gantung bayi, diri sendiri di FB Live<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i>Seorang lelaki merakam perbuatannya membunuh diri dan anaknya melalui Facebook Live. </i></div>
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BANGKOK - THAILAND. Seorang lelaki bertindak merakam perbuatannya membunuh anak serta diri sendiri melalui FB Live, lapor AFP</div>
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Polis di pulau peranginan selatan itu berkata, pihak polis dimaklumkan berhubung video berkenaan oleh rakan-rakan lelaki itu dan bergegas ke hotel terbiar berhampiran lapangan terbang antarabangsa pada petang Isnin.</div>
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"Mereka telah mati ketika saya tiba di sana," kata Leftenan Jullaus Suvannin, individu pertama yang tiba di tempat kejadian memberitahu AFP.</div>
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Menurut Jullaus, telefon pintar lelaki berkenaan turut ditemui disandar pada dinding. </div>
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Polis berkata, mereka percaya lelaki berkenaan telah bertengkar dengan ibu kanak-kanak yang berusia 11 bulan itu sebelum bertindak menggantung diri sendiri serta anak perempuannya. </div>
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Saluran 3 menyiarkan rakaman ibu bayi berkenaan dilihat bersama ahli keluarga menuntut kedua-dua mayat di hospital tempatan pada Selasa. </div>
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Facebook tidak dapat dihubungi untuk mendapatkan komen berhubung insiden berkenaan.</div>
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Pemilik Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg sebelum ini berikrar untuk memastikan rangkaian sosial terkemuka dunia itu tidak digunakan untuk menyebarkan perbuatan mengerikan seperti pembunuhan dan bunuh diri.</div>
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Sementara itu, Gabenor Phuket menggesa rakyat Thailand supaya tidak berkongsi rakaman pembunuhan berdurasi empat minit tersebut yang masih boleh didapati di rangkaian sosial pada Selasa.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: AFP melalui SH Online | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">26 April 2017</span></i></div>
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PHUKET - THAILAND. Ibu kepada bayi yang maut digantung seorang lelaki dan disiarkan di Facebook Live menggambarkan betapa ngeri dan luluh hatinya menyaksikan sendiri perbuatan teman lelakinya itu.</div>
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Jiranuch Trirat yang berusia 22 tahun dari Phuket mengakui sangat terkesan dan sedih selepas teman lelakinya Wuttisan Wongtalay menggantung anak perempuannya Natalie 11 bulan di sebuah bangunan terbengkalai sebelum bertindak membunuh diri.</div>
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Lelaki itu menyiarkan pembunuhan Natalie di Facebook Live yang turut disaksikan Jiranuch pada petang kejadian.</div>
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"Saya berada dengan abang saya ketika itu dan dia melayari Facebooknya.</div>
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"Ketika melayari Facebook, secara tiba-tiba kami melihat satu rakaman melalui FB Live.</div>
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"Ketika meneliti video berkenaan, saya lihat dia (Wuttisan) menggantung anak perempuan saya dengan tali dan tidak mampu terus menontonnya lagi," katanya dipetik AFP.</div>
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Video ngeri itu terus tersebar dan gerakan mencari oleh saudara mara serta polis dibuat dan mayat Wuttisan dan Natalie ditemui hanya beberapa jam kemudian.</div>
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Bagaimanapun, punca lelaki itu bertindak demikian masih belum diketahui.</div>
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Jiranuch berkata, dia dan teman lelakinya sering bertengkar terutamanya berkaitan bekas suaminya.</div>
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"Dia sering mendera anak lelaki saya, Sanook." katanya</div>
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Namun menurut Jiranuch, Wuttisan sangat baik dengan anak perempuan, Natelie dan menambah ketika kejadian, dia meminta teman lelakinya itu menjaga anaknya itu sementara dia menghadiri kelas di sekolah berdekatan.</div>
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"Apapun yang teman lelaki saya lakukan, saya memaafkannya kerana menyimpan rasa marah tidak akan dapat mengembalikan semula anak perempuan saya," kata Jiranuch.</div>
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- <i>Sumber: SH Online | <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">29 April 2017</span></i></div>
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<i>Tertuduh (kiri) dikawal polis keluar dari bilik mahkamah selepas dihukum.</i></div>
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KOTA BHARU - Seorang pembantu kedai makan dihukum penjara 16 tahun dan enam sebatan selepas didapati bersalah dua kali merogol kekasih rakannya yang berusia 15 tahun. </div>
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Hakim, Adli Abd Ghalib menjatuhkan hukuman itu terhadap Rosfaizal Rosdi, 34, selepas mendapati pihak pembelaan gagal menimbulkan keraguan munasabah di akhir kes pembelaan.</div>
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Rosfaizal didakwa kali pertama merogol mangsa berusia 15 tahun empat bulan di sebuah rumah di Jalan Pekan Lama, Gua Musang pada jam 10.50 malam, 18 Februari 2014.</div>
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Kejadian kedua, tertuduh didakwa merogol mangsa di lokasi sama pada jam 2.50 pagi, 19 Februari 2014.</div>
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Pendakwaan dikendalikan Timbalan Pendakwa Raya negeri, Mohd Waffy Ismail, manakala tertuduh diwakili peguam Siti Zainah Zainal. </div>
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Tertuduh dihantar ke Penjara Pengkalan Chepa, di sini, bagi menjalani hukuman itu. </div>
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