Nur Amirah Tan

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Social Justice

gig economy

P-Hailing

Age Limit

Transport Minister

Dr Wee Ka Siong

People Opinion

Ever since the fall of the economy, more people started to work in the p-hailing services to survive. And now the economy is not fully recovered yet, there are still people who are struggling to buy a single meal.
Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong took an initiative to help these people by lowering the age limit for vocational license for p-hailing services to 18.
Despite the criticism he received, he ensures that more people will be welcomed to join the gig economy with this proposal.
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Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said: "Keluarga Malaysia are allowed to work as p-hailing riders when they acquire a competency license in the motorcycle class (B2).
"They will then be able to obtain a vocational license for the sole purpose of working.
"These are proposed amendments to Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board Act 1987 and Land Public Transport Act 2010 which will be debated in the next parliamentary session."
The Transport Minister said that he heard all the questions and concerns from the people.
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However, he urges people to look at the current state of Malaysia. Food delivery services can be someone&rsquo;s main source of income, even in rural areas.
With this proposal, those who finished school would be able to work right after, as long as they have the least of the Motorcycle Competency License (B2) and the Goods Driving License (GDL).
This is where the problem chimed in. Despite the urges from the p-hailing drivers to cancel the GDL requirement, transport minister firmly said that:
"GDL is important to ensure that riders will attend the driving course. We want them to work in a safe environment and obey all traffic rules.
"This is why we need to regulate the responsibility of the delivery riders to avoid unwanted problems and finger pointing if it happens,"
But it left people with more rage:
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Could suggest to <a href="https://twitter.com/weekasiongmp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@weekasiongmp</a> to start a licensing requirement for MPs and Cabinet to ensure hare brains don't qualify. To have a bike rider obtain a GDL to deliver food is .. I would say insane but this level of thinking is beyond regular folks comprehension, I suppose
&mdash; Palahniuk (@chuckmsia) <a href="https://twitter.com/chuckmsia/status/1556837610508922880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/weekasiongmp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@weekasiongmp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MOTMalaysia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MOTMalaysia</a> Don't include the idiotic annual Puspakom inspection as the requirement. Even the GDL is not necessary. The riders are seeking help for their well-being and what they get is another shitty regulation. <a href="https://t.co/AqYapZwDxs">https://t.co/AqYapZwDxs</a>
&mdash; Alawiyah Yussof 🏴 (@AlawiyahYussof) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlawiyahYussof/status/1556645940899250177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2022</a></blockquote>
Some say that it is indeed a good move to ensure the safety of the riders, however, the fee required has to be reasonable too:
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Aku mmg takde mslh sbb aku mmg ade GDL utk van dah. Budak2 yg baru nak kerja ni la kena gi bayar kelas baru utk GDL pulak pastu renew tiap tahun. Hahaha. Biar ceo diorang rasa pekerja makin kurang. Sblm ni berlagak sngt sbb dia tau sorang berhenti, 10 mariii 😂😂😂
&mdash; TeD (@BukanWanted) <a href="https://twitter.com/BukanWanted/status/1556807937611272193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a>
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So guys, what do you think about this new bill? Share it in the comment section down below!
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Transport minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong deemed this move is to encourage young people into the gig economy.

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Government To Lower The Age Limit For Vocational License To 18 Causes Rage

When we were younger, all of us always have the goal of achieving good grades so we can pursue a higher education in college or universities whether it being local or abroad.
Most of the time, we aim for these high grades so we can get placed in prestigious universities to secure a better future for both ourselves and for the future of our families. It&rsquo;s no stranger that right now, everyone is very competitive and it&rsquo;s been increasingly difficult to keep up with the job market due to globalisation.
Time to address the issue of University placement
Currently, many Malaysians have the issue of the &ldquo;lack of opportunity&rdquo; to study their desired course and at their dream university. Most Malaysians only have a few choices which is to apply to a private university which will be costly or apply for a spot in a public university and hope to get the course of their choice.
Recently, netizen Firdaus Lee (<a href="https://twitter.com/thefirdauslee">@thefirdauslee</a>) had shared a post on Twitter on how he had been turned down by public universities in Malaysia despite him scoring a 3.95 CGPA in his academic results.
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My result. UPU vs UCAS. i don&rsquo;t get it what&rsquo;s wrong with upu. not even one? <a href="https://t.co/sBeEEnwdJY">pic.twitter.com/sBeEEnwdJY</a>
&mdash; Firdaus Lee (@thefirdauslee) <a href="https://twitter.com/thefirdauslee/status/1573910917758480384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2022</a></blockquote>

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At the time of writing this, the tweet gained 4.4K retweets and 14.3K likes on Twitter with many netizens sharing how they too did not manage to get their desired placement in universities despite of their results.
Firdaus also went to explain on his Twitter his experiences from attempting to enroll to the public university via the UPU Online platform which has been launched by the Ministry of Higher Education. The platform is fairly simple and it helps the government automate the application process for those wanting to continue their studies and secure a spot in public tertiary education institutions.
In his tweet, he attached two screenshots showing his transcript showing his 3.95 CGPA achievement and a screenshot from the Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi (JPT) website indicating that he had not received any offers from public universities for the 2022/2033 academic year.
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This had left Firdaus puzzled and questioned how can he not get a single offer at all from UPU.
Receives offer from UCAS
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Despite not receiving any offers from UPU, Firdaus had instead applied for university placements via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) which offers applications to universities that are based in the United Kingdom. Via UCAS, Firdaus manages to receive three offers which is The University of Nottingham for Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and the University of Sheffield for Mechanical Engineering.
Long process
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Despite getting your results early on, the process for application via UPU can take applicants up to months to receive any word about their placement. Meanwhile, when Firdaus had applied via UCAS, it only took two weeks to receive a placement after submitting all relevant documents to the system.
Firdaus hopes that the Ministry of Higher Education would provide more transparency regarding the application process and hopes that they would offer applicants an explanation if applicants fail to get a placement.
A call to end university quotas for our education system
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With many applicants having their dreams crushed as the results of the public university intakes released on 25 September, some people had voiced out their concerns and thoughts on how UPU makes decisions to choose applicants courses.
One man shared that despite his daughter receiving 4.0 CGPA and 9.2 points on her extra-curricular activity scores, she was offered her fifth and last choice of university course. During the application to university, his daughter had not applied to the top 3 universities in Malaysia which were Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Sains Malaysia due to fear of being rejected. This left the family to either accept the course or apply for private education which is costly.
In fact, many were also offered courses of their fourth or fifth choice which got people pointing out that our education system has a terrible flaw. This issue does not only affect non-Malay students but as well as Malay students due to most universities having a quota on accepting applicants.
A netizen had called out on the transparency of the UPU algorithm and has many questions regarding the infographic that was released by JPT.
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"Make UPU algorithm transparent" I have SO MANY questions about their current algorithm in this infographic. <a href="https://twitter.com/MOHEOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MOHEOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/maszlee?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@maszlee</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DrNorainiAhmad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DrNorainiAhmad</a> Managing the talent allocation is 1 of the most important decision to our existence in civilization. Read <a href="https://t.co/CFAL3eewpc">https://t.co/CFAL3eewpc</a> <a href="https://t.co/bCl1WIseR0">pic.twitter.com/bCl1WIseR0</a>
&mdash; Imran ⚡ (@imranupfront) <a href="https://twitter.com/imranupfront/status/1573963477655654403?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 25, 2022</a></blockquote>

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It's time for chance as time, many of our younger generation is starting to suffer the same faith as the older generation who were forced to study and pursue a career that they are not interested in. 
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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It’s time for change in our education system, starting with the removal of university quotas.  

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M’sian With 3.95 CGPA Offered Placement Overseas And Not In Local Universities

Growing up, before the time of the internet, many of us tend to go out a lot and enjoy the best of what the world and mother nature can offer us. We also did watch movies growing up on TV and that&rsquo;s only if our parents allowed us to stay up.
Good times, right?
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In fact, when growing up, some of us may have known a book called Diary of a Wimpy Kid which was very popular till it received its own movie. The movie was played by actor Ryan Grantham who&rsquo;s also featured in popular Netflix series, Riverdale.
Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in Jail
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New York Times had reported that Grantham who&rsquo;s 24 had been sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier this year to second-degree murder. In fact, he had murdered his own mother after shooting her in their home in Canada.
&lsquo;I killed my mother&rsquo;
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On 31 March 2020, Grantham was 21 at the time when he had shot his mother, Barbara Waite in the back of the head while she was playing the piano. Shortly after the murder, he had recorded a video where he confessed of committing the crime saying &ldquo;I shot her in the back of the head. In the moments after, she would have known it was me.&rdquo;
Grantham had later got himself intoxicated and smoked marijuana. From there, he had packed his car along with guns, ammunition and 12 Molotov cocktails as well as camping supplies and explained that he had planned on murdering Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at his Rideau Cottage residence.
Grantham had drove 200 kilometres east towards the town of Hope but had later drove to a Vancouver police station to turn himself in. As he walked through the doors of the station, he had told an officer &ldquo;I killed my mother.&rdquo;
During Grantham&rsquo;s court hearing, he admitted that he had considered committing an act of mass violence at either Simon Fraser University where he was a student or even at Vancouver&rsquo;s Lions Gate Bridge.
Suffering from mental health issues
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Following the murder of his mother, his attorney Chris Johnson had stated that Grantham had been suffering from serious mental health issues.
&ldquo;The psychiatrists agreed that at the time of this horrendous event he was suffering from a major depressive disorder and a cannabis abuse disorder, among other things,&rdquo; said Johnson.
Grantham has been in custody for two and a half years and ever since then, he has been participating in a mental health program since his arrest.
Its time for everyone to understand that mental health issues are no joke. In fact, our Ministry of Health says that 1 in 3 Malaysians also suffer form mental health issues and many of them are between the age of 16-19 and come from low-income families.
If you do know anyone in need of help, please do contact these Malaysian hotlines:
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&nbsp;BEFRIENDERS KL 24-hour Contact: +603-76272929 Email:&nbsp;sam@befrienders.org.my <a href="https://www.befrienders.org.my/">Website</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BefriendersKL/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/BefriendersKL">Twitter</a> TALIAN KASIH 24-hour Contact: 15999 WhatsApp: +6019-2615999 Email:&nbsp;taliannur@kpwkm.gov.my <a href="https://www.lppkn.gov.my/index.php/talian-nur">Website</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Talian-Kasih-15999-626443040869224/">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINE Daily (12pm - 12am) Contact: 1800-18-2327 Email:&nbsp;buddybear@humankind.my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/buddybear.humankind/">Facebook</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/buddybear.humankind/">Instagram</a>
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Grantham was most famous for his role in ‘Riverdale’ and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’.

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'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid' Actor Ryan Grantham Sentenced To Life Behind Bars

We Malaysians know very well how bad our traffic is around the city centre. In fact, our public transport system has also been pretty &ldquo;sloppy&rdquo; lately due to it still being under maintenance.
In fact, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri had announced that Malaysia aims to have at least 50% of its population to start using and relying on public transport by 2040. Despite maintenance work happening and works to chance the trains to a 4-carriage train, there&rsquo;s still issues where our own infrastructure is badly maintained which cause inconveniences for many.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1701/mrt-escalators-to-be-fully-functional-by-year-end-says-rapid-rail">MRT Escalators To Be Fully Functional By Year-End Says Rapid Rail</a>
At least our public transport is fairly priced in comparison to other countries where it tends to be pricy, or is it?
Comparison between KLIA Express&rsquo; Rail Vs Thailand&rsquo;s
Recently, Samantha Chong had tweeted out a price comparison between KLIA Express and Thailand&rsquo;s train which brings passengers to the airport.
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Malaysia 🇲🇾 KLIA express from KL Sentral to KLIA: 28 minutes (59km), RM55. Thailand 🇹🇭 Airport link from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi Airport (28 km): 30 minute, 45 THB / RM5.50
&mdash; Samantha Chong 🇲🇾 (@Samantha__chong) <a href="https://twitter.com/Samantha__chong/status/1572939715741102081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Samantha had revealed the difference in price between the two and revealed that a commute from KL Sentral to KLIA that&rsquo;s 28 minutes long will cost RM55. Meanwhile, the commute from Phaya Thai Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport that&rsquo;s 30 minutes long cost only 45 baht (RM5.50)!
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<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1664174181/unsigned/vqvahk4lrp3iorc278rl.png" /> Left: Thailand&rsquo;s Rail Train.&nbsp; Right: KLIA Express Transit Train.
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To think that there&rsquo;s a price difference of RM49.50 and funny enough, Samantha had also poked stating how clean the Suvarnabhumi Airport was.
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Even the floor clearing robot in Suvarnabhumi airport is smiling 😂🤣 Truly the Land of Smiles <a href="https://t.co/dFNX1kexv8">pic.twitter.com/dFNX1kexv8</a>
&mdash; Samantha Chong 🇲🇾 (@Samantha__chong) <a href="https://twitter.com/Samantha__chong/status/1572941662464376834?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Just for fun, the comparison of a train ticket from Incheon Airport to Seoul only cost 9,500 won (~RM30.51)
Many agree to how expensive our public transport is
With the tweet gaining the attention on social media, many agreed with Samantha&rsquo;s view on how expensive the fare is. In fact, some even say that the fare is unreasonable. I&rsquo;m pretty sure it&rsquo;s actually cheaper to drive to the airport than taking the train in all honesty.
Here&rsquo;s some of the comments by netizens:
One netizen compared the monthly pass fare to being equivalent to paying the monthly loan of an Axia.
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It shud be the basic thing that the government should provide. Look at Lrt, what service do we got when we pay a small amount. Very bad service.
&mdash; KO (@calyda91) <a href="https://twitter.com/calyda91/status/1573107196359225344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote>

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When checking KLIA Express&rsquo; official website, the monthly pass will cost RM420 which is a lot when you think of it.
Another netizen also commented that their monthly pass from Putrajaya Sentral to KL Sentral is costly (RM350). The pass also limits passengers to 44 rides per month. Despite it taking only a short time, it&rsquo;s noted that peak hours will see the train packed with commuters.
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Yes quite expensive. Monthly pass from Putrajaya Sentral to KL Sentral is RM350 and limited to 44 rides per month. But the advantage it&rsquo;s only take around 20 minutes which is very short time. Even at this price, every peak hour the train is still full.
&mdash; B E T T (@encikbett) <a href="https://twitter.com/encikbett/status/1573111040682119168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Even trips from other destinations are cheaper.
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Heathrow to Leicester Square - 1 hour, RM28-ish.
&mdash; Andrew Ong (@andrew_ongkh) <a href="https://twitter.com/andrew_ongkh/status/1573150180706496512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote>
Now the real argument of price comes to play, is RM55 worth it for a trip that will now take 40 minutes? As one netizen shared the expensive price is in place to help save time rather than taking a longer commute of driving to the airport.
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It is now combined. I heard it is 40 minutes instead of 28 minutes now? <a href="https://t.co/BRwLnBUvrs">pic.twitter.com/BRwLnBUvrs</a>
&mdash; Samantha Chong 🇲🇾 (@Samantha__chong) <a href="https://twitter.com/Samantha__chong/status/1573099107669114880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote>

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Samantha explains that this time around, the entire trip will amount to 40 minutes of travel time as they had combined both the KLIA Express and Transit line together.
Sometimes, its just best to drive around to get to our destination but if there&rsquo;s bad traffic then yes, it makes more sense to use public transport. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, KLIA Express&amp; various cross references for context.
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Imagine what we can do with the extra cash!

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KLIA Express’ Rail Link Fare Priced Unreasonably In Comparison To Thailand’s Train

Online businesses would require a special licence as the government planned to curb cybercrime, revealed Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid.&nbsp;
A special group was set up to review the existing law for the implementation of a new licensing mechanism.
&ldquo;Online business and digital transactions are becoming a trend. It is important to ensure digital transactions and online businesses on platforms such as marketplace, social media, websites and shopping apps are conducive and safe besides being user-friendly.
&ldquo;We also plan to amend existing regulations to allow for the new licensing mechanism,&rdquo; he told English newspaper The Star.
According to Datuk Rosol Wahid, the ministry would take references from the ways other countries such as the United States, China, Singapore and Saudi Arabia monitor online businesses when plotting the mechanism of the special licence.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The ministry is engaging online platform providers, consumer and seller associations, academicians and economists to ensure that every aspect, including consumer and seller protection and enforcement, can be effectively carried out,&rdquo; he said, emphasising that there have been responses concurring the establishment of the special licence.
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<h2>Scams Involving Online Transactions</h2>
These three years have seen the surge of complaints on scams about online transactions.&nbsp;
&ldquo;For the record, of the total 34,681 complaints in 2020, 11,511 were about online transactions. In 2021, of 27,469 reports received, 11,463 were related to online transactions.
&ldquo;So far this year, 15,957 complaints have been received with 4,760 related to online transactions,&rdquo; he said.
He added that this signals the need to tighten the current regulations to govern the rights of consumers and traders.
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<h2>Current Laws That Can Prevent Online Scams</h2>
While waiting for the new legislation, there are existing laws that can be applied by the government to take actions against online scammers, said Rosol.&nbsp;
Section 2 of the Registration of Business Act 1956 demands online businesses to be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
Violating such an act will result in the imprisonment for two years and a fine of RM 50,000 or both.&nbsp;
It is also mandatory for online businesses to exhibit their company names, business registration number, email, phone number or business address, description of goods or services, full price with the inclusion of shipping fee, freight, and tax as well as terms and conditions and estimated delivery time.&nbsp;
The failure to display them would be criminalised under the 2012 Consumer Protection Regulations (Electronic Trade Transaction).
The first-time offenders need to pay maximum fines of up to RM 50,000 or be jailed for not exceeding three years or both. Meanwhile, businesses could receive a sentence of double maximum fine.
Those infringing the law for two times or more would be punished with a fine of the maximum amount of RM 100,000 or the imprisonment of not more than five years of both while businesses would be fined RM 200,000.&nbsp;
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<h2>How To Avoid Online Scams&nbsp;</h2>
Rosol disclosed that the ministry also helped to curb the cases of online scams by creating advocacy and education programmes for consumers, building a platform for them to share tips on preventing people from being fooled by online scams.
It should be noted that scams occur frequently in the online world these days. Consumers should heighten their awareness when it comes to transactions, trying to opt for online shops that have a high and good reputation.&nbsp;
As online transactions have become a norm, it would be difficult for us to distinguish those legitimate companies.&nbsp;
Hopefully, with the enforcement of this new law, consumers&rsquo; benefits would be safeguarded.&nbsp;
Are you a consumer who has fallen into a scam or &ldquo;catfished&rdquo; photos of the products? Share your experiences with us!&nbsp;
*Sources: Visual Images and references credit to social media,The Star, Unsplash &amp; various cross references.
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 Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid hoped that the new requirement for a special license for online businesses is able to halt scams involving online transactions.

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A Special Licence Is Needed For All Online Businesses To Prevent Cybercrime!

Mesti kita tertanya-tanya kan, sama ada menteri dan orang-orang besar ini akan diletakkan di bilik khas ketika dicampakkan ke penjara ataupun tidak. Maklumlah, pengaruh drama korea tu kuat sangat!
Oleh itu, ramai yang mempersoalkan keberadaan Najib yang kini berada di hospital untuk mendapatkan rawatan. Adakah itu sebahagian dari &lsquo;layanan istimewa&rsquo; yang rakyat fikirkan?
Tidak. Itulah jawapan yang diberikan oleh Menteri Kesihatan, Khairy Jamaluddin.
<img src="https://apicms.thestar.com.my/uploads/images/2022/04/18/1555598.jpg" alt="Covid-19: No compulsion to take second booster shot, says Khairy | The Star" width="653" height="465" />
Kredit Foto: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/04/18/covid-19-no-compulsion-to-take-second-booster-shot-says-khairy">@thestar.com.my</a>
Katanya Najib hanya dilayan sama seperti banduan lain yang memerlukan rawatan doktor. Semua prosedur&nbsp; yang dilakukan ke atas Najib adalah prosedur biasa yang diperlakukan ke atas banduan lain.
Pada awalnya, Najib diurjuk ke Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) atas masalah kesihatan yang dihadapinya, lalu dia juga menjalani beberapa ujian kesihatan yang lain. Beliau menjelaskan:
&ldquo;Susulan itu, beliau dirujuk ke Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras kerana rawatan susulannya memerlukan fisioterapi.
"Beliau akan diajar bagaimana untuk melakukan (fisioterapi) sendiri, kerana beliau akan dibenarkan keluar sebaik sahaja pakar berpuas hati dengan keadaan kesihatannya."
Jadi korang tak perlu risaulah!
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Khairy juga menegaskan bahawa Kementerian Kesihatan menjalankan tugas secara profesional.
&ldquo;Kita buat ini supaya tidak timbul pertikaian daripada keluarga Najib atau Najib sendiri bahawa tiada rawatan (perubatan) diberikan, jadi kita selesaikan semua pemeriksaan yang telah diminta,&rdquo; kata Khairy pada sidang media semalam.
Tambahnya, "sebaik sahaja doktor, berdasarkan pertimbangan profesional mereka, kata dia (Najib) boleh discaj, dia akan dihantar balik ke Kajang.&rdquo;
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71588254611_TBNoorHishamAbdulla.jpg" alt="Fakta menarik anda perlu tahu tentang Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah | Astro Awani" />
Kredit Foto: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/fakta-menarik-anda-perlu-tahu-tentang-datuk-dr-noor-hisham-abdullah-240950">@astroawani.com</a>
Namun, beliau tidak dapat memberikan waktu khususnya, yang pasti Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah memaklumkan bahawa, doktor pakar kini sedang menyediakan rekod perubatan Najib untuk dijelaskan kepada keluarganya kelak.
Untuk pengetahuan, semenjak Najib dijatuhi hukuman dan dendanya, tular khabar angin bahawa Najib akan dipindahkan ke Hospital Rehabilitasi Cheras (CRH) untuk mendapatkan layanan VVIP.
Mesej yang tular di WhatsApp itu kemudiannya tular di facebook:
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://scontent.fkul15-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/302095679_1721114884940121_6820630141032331298_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=8bfeb9&amp;_nc_ohc=J0deX1bjDqMAX9PgYGb&amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fkul15-1.fna&amp;oh=00_AT8JpSNegcT3VVClqvyjXC422h9YwNZdx-egD4_2xPzzpQ&amp;oe=63306DAA" alt="May be an image of text that says &quot;Najib isn't in a cell. A good friend whose cousin is a senio prison offi Ka ang said Najib en a house ithin ne prison gro s 10:42 am warded many times These houses are meant for senior prison officers 10:42 am&quot;" width="346" height="358" />
Kredit Foto: <a style="color: #95a5a6;" href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthernBrotherMotor/posts/pfbid02DJhvRWp6aAFwLZTsMtFN8Xg3zcNgrCZThyindXxonoCDcpRpCQHJs89WGrbS8bGZl">@Facebook</a>
"Sahabat sepupu yang merupakan pegawai kanan Jabatan Penjara memaklumkan bahawa Najib tidak berada dalam sel sebaliknya berada di sebuah rumah di dalam kawasan penjara.&rdquo;&nbsp;
"Rumah ini merupakan rumah untuk pegawai kanan penjara."
Mesej yang telah tular di WhatsApp itu kemudian dinafikan sekeras-kerasnya oleh Jabatan Penjara Malaysia sendiri.
Lihat video di bawah untuk keterangan lanjut:
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Walaupun telah dibuktikan tentang ketatnya undang-undang Malaysia yang tidak mengira latar belakang dan jawatan seseorang, rakyat tetap sahaja bingung dan mempersoalkan kerajaan dan badan-badan berwajib.
Mana taknya, masyarakat kita belum biasa lagi dengan tindakan undang-undang tersebut. Harapnya apa yang berlaku pada Najib ini diambil iktibar oleh semua pihak, baik rakyat mahupun pemimpin-pemimpin negara.&nbsp;
Dengan itu, rakyat sekalian terutamanya anak muda perlulah cakna dan meneliti apa yang sedang berlaku di sekeliling kita. Jangan hanya menerima dan menyebarkannya!
Adakah anda setuju? Kongsikan pendapat anda di ruangan komen!
*Sumber: Visual dan Rujukan Kredit kepada Media Sosial, Astro Awani dan lain-lain untuk tujuan pengertian situasi.
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Jangan risau, Najib akan ke penjara semula sebaik sahaja pelepasan doktor diterima.

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