I'm genuinely curious how the Malays k-pop/k-idol fangirls would think about this if they knew they might be treated like this in South Korea.

Hi everyone, I met a Korean student who stops me when I was at KL Gateway Mall to do a presentation on 'The Last Supper Artwork' for her school project. She first asked me if I believed in any religion and I said no. After the presentation ended she ask if I'm free to hang out. I said I am busy and then she asked me which school am I from. When I tell her that I'm a mobility student in UM and studies business, she said the exact same thing back to me lol and claimed she lives in International House. Out of curiosity I added her whatsapp and see how things go. But then she ask me when I was free to hang-out and chosen an off campus location in Mid-Valley to hang out.

I said yes at first. Then told my friend about it and she said the exact same thing happened to her and the girl gave her a namecard. My friend said something like this happened in her home country as well.

I was wondering if that korean girl is related to some sort of Korean cult or what? If this person is pretending to be a student and trying to recruit members? If anyone have similar experience please share.

KPDNHEP, my favourite card to play when service providers are trying to give me the runaround. Making a report is easy, but more often than not, it doesn't need to come to that. Some examples of situations that happen recently.

1. Unifi and crappy internet - So anyone who has called unifi to complain on slow internet has gone through the "Reset the port". "You are using wifi, not direct cable" statements. When that fails, they will give you the "we will send a technician to your house but it may take a while" or "We will call you back," and like the buaya you met last night, they never do. I went through all this multiple times and got taken advantage of too many times. So now this is what I say when troubleshooting fails. "Technician here by tomorrow 10 am, failure to do so will result in pro rated charges by the hour and a report to KPDNHEP, and dont even think about charging me the Technician site visit charges since this is yall screw up". The next day, the technician will come, and sure enough, it was a much bigger issue than a port reset could fix (forgot the details, but they had to check something at the pole outside my house).

2. TBM and the fridge that was sold twice - A friend of mine bought a new house, went fridge hunting and bought a fridge (Paid full price) in January from TBM. TBM said they would keep the fridge until she was ready to collect. VP in March, she called TBM to inform them that she will need the fridge around May. The TBM branch sales manager told her, "Oh, we have no stock, here take this fridge (different color and model) or we will refund you the money". I heard about it, called TBM pretending to be her boyfriend and said "Let me speak to your boss or KPDNHEP will receive a report and your branch will have a permanent record, do you want to be the reason why your branch gets audited by HQ?" One hour later, his area manager calls me back, explains that it was a warehouse system issue, but when I asked when was the last fridge sold, he made the mistake of telling me it was in February. "So the fridge that was paid for by my gf, you sold it to someone else? You sold our fridge to someone else?" He was apologetic and started recommending my friend much better alternatives.

KPDNHEP does their job well; if they didn't, the service providers wouldn't be taking swift action to resolve issues. I play my part as a consumer, everything is agreed upon before I engage in their services, and I give ample amount of space and time for issues to be resolved and troubleshoot. But if businesses start to give me the runaround/provide poor quality service, KPDNHEP will be hearing about it.

My next target is TNG and their intrusive push notification on ads throughout the day. Last I checked, you can't turn off notifications for ads alone (emailed them and got this as a reply), if you turn off notifications, you won't get notified when your account is being charged.

Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz today said that Malaysia welcomes the United States’ latest changes to its tariff policy but remains cautious amid ongoing uncertainty, particularly over its implications for global trade and Asean.

A crime watchdog has raised concerns about the apparent lack of progress on several high-profile Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) cases, despite photos of raids and details of seizures being published in the media.

Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and Snatch Theft (Marah) founder Dave Avran cited several cases, which saw the arrests of a Datuk and civil servants, among others, for which updates have been scarce.

He said one case involved a "Datuk" businessman in the entertainment industry.

In 2023, it was reported that the "Datuk" was arrested by MACC, which also seized RM38 million in cash, 200kg of gold, and 17 luxury cars.

Photos of the seizures were published and circulated on social media.

Subsequently, it was reported that the "Datuk" had been released on bail. The following day, the "Datuk" said he would cooperate with MACC.

Avran also spoke on the MBI probe, in which several senior officials from the Selangor-owned body were implicated in the embezzlement of public funds via the alleged awarding of inflated contracts for kickbacks.

That case saw MACC raid two safe houses in October 2024, seizing millions of ringgit in local and foreign currencies.

"MACC was quick to announce that investigations would take place, but as time passed, the public saw little tangible action.

"While there were statements from MACC officials confirming that investigations were ongoing, there was a noticeable lack of information made available to the public regarding the progress of these investigations," he added.

This whole this is really shitty. My dad just found out that his TNG got hacked or scammed the other day. I was physically there with him at home when this happened, so there was no way anyone could've gotten their hands on his phone during this time. He called the bank, but they said that they can't do anything because the TNG transaction has the same name as the credit card, so the transaction went through without OTP or pin. My dad works his ass off everyday to provide for our family, and to have this large amount of money stolen from him is just terrible. We had just sent a report to TNG and are waiting for their response. Whoever you are that did this, shame on you.

Erectile Dysfunction Also Affecting Young Men

KUALA LUMPUR – Erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition once mostly associated with older men, is now increasingly affecting young men in Malaysia.

According to the latest statistics, seven out of 10 men over the age of 40 in Malaysia and 199.9 million men in Asia are expected to experience ED by the year 2025.

However, what's more concerning is the rise in ED cases among younger men, due to various increasingly challenging health factors.

Professor Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Md. Zainuddin, Senior Consultant Urologist and Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), said the spread of this issue has become more evident in line with unhealthy modern lifestyles and a rise in health problems that affect men's sexual health.

He explained that ED is a condition in which a man is unable to maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse, and it can present in various forms — from the inability to achieve an erection at all, to difficulty maintaining one throughout intercourse.

He added that men who experience this may still be able to get an erection, but not consistently, or in some cases, not at all despite having sexual desire. This often causes psychological effects, affects self-confidence, and strains relationships.

Dr. Zulkifli noted that age is one of the main causes of ED, as the natural aging process leads to changes in a man’s body, including lower testosterone levels and declining blood vessel function.

However, he said, most ED cases among young men are caused by rising health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and low testosterone levels.

“These diseases disrupt blood flow, which is vital for normal erectile function. In addition, mental health issues — including stress and depression — are also major contributors to this problem.

“Studies show that more young men are stressed due to increasingly complex life pressures, including work stress, financial problems, and unstable personal relationships,” he said.

He expressed concern that this phenomenon is troubling to health experts, as ED not only affects men's sexual function, but also reflects overall declining health and can be an early warning sign of coronary heart disease.

“In today’s modern age, young men tend to lead less active lifestyles, neglect healthy eating habits, and spend a lot of time engaging in unhealthy activities such as smoking, drinking alcohol, and not exercising.

“This increases their risk of developing conditions that contribute to ED. These bad habits, combined with a lack of awareness about the importance of sexual health, make young men more vulnerable to this issue,” he said.

Dr. Zulkifli added that with increasing awareness, discussions around ED treatment have also become more common.

“Awareness about ED treatments is growing, especially with widespread discussions on social media, which help more men access information about available treatment options,” he said.

However, many men experiencing ED are more likely to try treatments that are not proven to be effective.

“Instead, they may buy medications not approved by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), or follow advice from unreliable sources such as ‘TikTok doctors’,” he warned.

In this regard, Dr. Zulkifli advised that ED patients should seek treatment from certified doctors and not rely on unclear or risky advice.

“Proper treatment must be based on accurate diagnosis by healthcare professionals to avoid side effects or unwanted risks,” he emphasized.

He said that one recommended treatment involves the use of medications such as PDE5 inhibitors, which have shown effectiveness in helping patients achieve adequate erections.

“There are various types of PDE5 inhibitors on the market that can suit a patient’s sexual needs. Some work as quickly as 10 minutes after intake, some last up to 36 hours, and so on.

“However, patients must be realistic and understand that treatment may take time, especially for older men,” he said.

In addition to medication, he added, there are other treatments such as hormone therapy, vacuum therapy, penile injections, and in some cases, surgery involving penile prostheses.

Every treatment must be tailored to the individual and closely monitored by qualified doctors.

“However, medical treatment alone is not the only approach. A healthy lifestyle plays a crucial role in the success of ED treatment. Avoiding bad habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, and not exercising is essential.

“Consistent physical activity can help improve blood flow and overall health,” Dr. Zulkifli continued.

He also emphasized the importance of a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and antioxidant-rich foods to maintain vascular health and enhance sexual function.

Furthermore, he stated that mental and emotional factors should not be overlooked.

“Men who suffer from ED often face self-confidence issues and relationship stress.

“Therefore, psychological support is important to help them cope with the mental impact of this condition. Therapy such as counseling or support from a partner can help reduce stress and improve the mental well-being of men experiencing ED,” he said.

He also urged young men with health problems or unhealthy lifestyles to seek proper treatment promptly and adopt a healthy lifestyle to address the issue.

“Taking early steps to maintain sexual health and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent ED and improve men's overall quality of life.

“With greater awareness and proper treatment, young men no longer need to feel ashamed or isolated when dealing with ED,” he said. – MalaysiaGazette

Bunch of high school kids used online pictures of female school students and alumni to create 18+ deepfakes using ai. The incompetent school authorities didn't just handle this incident inadequately, they also blamed the girls for posting their own photos online. (Possible effort at trying to cover this up) Absolutely disgusting.

Summary Kelantan police reveal that an 11-year-old boy impregnated his 15-year-old cousin. The boy has been detained while the cousin has been handed over to the Welfare Department. In a shocking case, police revealed that an 11-year-old boy had impregnated his 15-year-old cousin. Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the incident, which was reported last week, led to the boy being detained to assist in the investigation and his cousin being handed over to the Welfare Department. ADS

According to Sinar Harian, this incident was revealed when Yusoff (above) expressed concern over the increase in such cases in the state. Yesterday, Bernama reported that 252 cases were reported in 2024 compared to 206 cases in 2023, an increase of 22.3 percent. Family problems among root cause Yusoff said among the factors contributing to this situation are family conflicts, parental neglect, underage love affairs, and easy accessibility of pornographic materials on mobile phones. “I want to stress that police alone cannot tackle this issue effectively. It should involve all quarters, including educational institutions, the community, imams, village heads and parents,” he added. Yusoff said there were also cases of teenage girls bringing boys home without objection from their parents. “Many students also keep pornographic photos or videos on their handphones. “Some even recorded themselves naked and sent the images to their newfound friends on social media,” he added.

A tragedy no family should go through.

kipnapping attempt?A guy has been regularly trying to get me to get inside his car when im around my neighborhood

I think someone has been trying to abduct me—this has happened THREE times. I’m scared and need advice on how to report it or protect myself.

I’m a 15-year-old girl, and all three encounters were with the same man in a car who keeps trying to pressure or force me into his vehicle. I don’t know if it’s a kidnapping/trafficking attempt or he’s just a dangerous pervert—but I’ve been terrified each time. Here’s what happened:

1st Encounter: December, around 11 a.m,at Bus stop. I was 14 at the time. A car parked behind the bus stop started honking and shouting to get my attention. The man in the car began trying to persuade me to get in, saying things like, "I'm not dangerous," and asking where I wanted to go. I said no repeatedly. He started to u-turn to go to the place where bus is supposed to go,I started recording because my intuition kicked in. Eventually, a bus came behind him, and he was forced to drive off.

2nd Encounter: Also December, daytime,Near a shop on my way to the bus stop He pulled up beside me again and started trying to get me in the car. I changed directions and pretended to go into a shop. I stayed close to a worker and called my sister, who sent a ride to pick me up. Luckily, I got away safely.

3rd Encounter:Around February this year,On a quiet road near my neighborhood while walking home He drove slowly beside me, trying the same tactics—pressuring me to get in the car. I kept saying no and walked faster. Other cars honked at him for driving so slowly, but after they passed, I was left alone with him again. When we reached a corner, he paused like he was deciding where I’d turn. I heard him click something—I think he was unlocking his door. That’s when I panicked and ran into a self-service laundry shop. He didn’t get out, just kept staring at me through the window. Two Indian women were inside, and I explained everything while crying. They didn’t speak my malay or english well but saw I was distressed and called the fiancé of one of them. He picked me up and drove me home.

My concerns:

Even from the first time, I told my mom. She didn’t want to report it—said he could just be a "nice guy" who looks intimidating.

After the second time, she said there’s no proof it happened.

After the third time, the man who drove me home offered to take my mom to the police, but she said she'd handle it herself.(Spoiler: She never did.)

I’m now constantly scared to walk anywhere near my home alone.

Urgent concern: During the first encounter, he saw my school tag and guessed what school I went to. He could easily wait near my school or bus stop again, and that possibility terrifies me.

My questions:

Can I report this myself, even without my mom’s help?

What’s the process of reporting something like this?

Is there anything else I can do to protect myself or make this stop?

I’m honestly just tired of living in fear every time I step outside. I’ve done everything right—avoided him, stayed in public places, called for help—but this man keeps coming back. Any advice, legal help, or steps I can take are so appreciated. Thank you so much.

This is my first time visiting pulau Redang and pantai timur in general. I am Malaysian. I’ve heard about the beauty and pristine beaches for so long. People always rave about the amazing scuba diving and snorkeling here. I’ve always dreamed about visiting if not for how remote it is.

The beach is truly heaven with powdery white sand and clear pristine waters. Some of the best in the world. I went to a very nice resort and they had organized snorkeling boat tours. I was told they would take us to see the turtles and to the coral reef.

1. Turtles Redang is home for green turtles. They lay their eggs here and there is a major effort between the university Malaysia Terengganu and local authorities and resort to protect certain beaches.

The “turtle snorkeling” experience however, seems a little suspect. We were taken to an area that had been cordoned off with ropes in Teluk Dalam. When I asked the guide he said the rope was to caution boats to stay away from this snorkelers. Made sense. Then he said to be careful because the turtles may think your hand looks like a squid and will bite.

When we got to the area, boat turned off and the turtles swam up to the boats. This was highly unusual for wild animal behavior. This means the animals have been habituated to humans and people have been feeding them (later confirmed at the turtle education center that some tourist operators feed turtles with squid pieces to make it a happy experience for tourists). I think this is terrible. I later spoke to a diver who confirmed that they saw turtles with injury scars on their backs from being hit by boat propellers. It’s very sad when animals are not afraid of humans, they get injured. They also get obese when they are hand fed and refuse to eat normally.

1. “Coral” reef. We were taken to our next stop the coral reef. Immediate red flag the boat operator threw bread into the water causing a fish frenzy. The Chinese tourists all laughed and smiled and enjoyed it. I was very sad. Then I went down into the water and almost choked and cried because all the corals were bleached and dead. I was aghast and horrified. And someone threw bread on top of my head and the fish came swarming at me. I did not find this amusing.

When you walk into a cemetery, you know the solemn feeling of being around dead souls, and the chill in your bones? That’s the feeling I get down there with the dead corals. I see fish without shelter, small baby fish schools huddling on a big rock because there’s no other place to hide from predators. White bleached corals lay bare lifeless on the sea floor. I swam away from the boat and other tourists and simply watched and observed.

When I got back to the resort I learned that the resort had a coral restoration and nursery where they try to regrow corals. But the education was only for tourists to pay 💰and “adopt” a coral. I wondered if the education extended to staff or locals. Our guide was not competent.

Either way it would take decades to restore coral reef once it has been destroyed. When corals die, fish will die too. Coral reef protect us from tsunami acting as natural barrier and protect the coastline. When fish dies, fishing will go down, locals will turn to more tourism and if not regulated it will destroy more nature and once that is gone the tourism will also die with it.

1. environmental responsibility I am very sad because this is my country. I want to speak about this but I don’t know how to do it without sounding preachy. Everyone blames government this government that. Everywhere around the island I see ads about recycling and reducing plastic use. The hotel TV shows plastic is the culprit announcements, and they stopped giving plastic water bottles in the rooms. But instead they seal glass bottles with plastic wrap🤦. They still sell bottle water and they still have those individual tiny shampoo, soap, and lotion bottles. We get dozens of them daily. It’s pretty insane.

I want to give feedback to the hotel but will they even listen? Do they even care? Will anything change? I’m not trying to be a know it all or know better but I’m just so sad. Our country is so beautiful. It took me so long to be able to see this side of the country. I already know the west coast strait of Melaka already over developed I was hoping that the locals in east coast would be more sensitive to their nature. Is there anything I can do?

• hard coral cover decrease from 40% to 25%

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0964569123004684

All the famous eateries in Penang are either tourist traps or not that much better than KL/PJ. The only thing going for it is their proximity to one another. I think the truly good ones have moved here like everything and everyone else moving to big cities. You may think this is rage bait but I genuinely find them meh...

Setiausaha Agung DAP, Anthony Loke mempertahankan kenyataan tegasnya yang meminta pihak tertentu “diam”, sambil menjelaskan teguran itu ditujukan kepada individu yang mempolitikkan usaha bantuan bencana partinya terhadap mangsa kebakaran gas di Putra Heights.

Anything changed? Better or worse? Mine became a doctor, 2 kids if Im not mistaken, lovely wife. He lived a pretty decent life.

I was eating sup daging with my family at a small family owned restaurant in a small village in Kedah, we didn't finish the soup and wanted to bring the rest back home, so I got up and went to the counter and said "nak bungkus sup daging", they asked how much and I said "tiga". The waiter eventually came to our table and brought three newly prepared sup daging to our table in plastic bags. I explained what I actually meant and also paid for the extras.

Questions:

1. Does "bungkus" actually mean to order food for takeaway or to takeaway food that's not finished eaten or both? Which meaning is more used and does it depend on the place?
2. How does this word differ from "tapau"/"takeaway"?

“I gave you nice bonus — why did you still have to steal?”