Francisca Cruz

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Social Justice

Climate Change

Rising Sea Levels

Greenland

Greenland Ice Melting

Ice Melting

Treasure Hunt

Minerals

Geology

Mineral Mining

Greenland Ice Sheet

Ever wanted to go on a real-life treasure hunt?
Well there is one that is happening right now in Greenland, however they are not quite looking for any hidden gemstones or jewels- they are looking for minerals.
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Some of the world&rsquo;s wealthiest men including Michael Bloomberg, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, among others, are funding an ongoing treasure hunt, one that comes with complete helicopters and transmitters, on the west coast of Greenland.
Below the surface of the hills and valleys of Greenland&rsquo;s Disko Island and Nuussuaq Peninsula, the group of billionaires is hoping to find enough critical minerals that can power hundreds of millions of electric vehicles.
"We are looking for a deposit that will be the first- or second-largest most significant&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/01/cars/tesla-lfp-battery/index.html">nickel and cobalt</a>&nbsp;deposit in the world," Kurt House, CEO of Kobold Metals, told CNN.
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Thirty geophysicists, &nbsp;geologists, cooks, pilots and mechanics are camped at the site where Kobold Metals and Blujay Mining are searching for the buried treasure that are necessary to build electric vehicles and massive&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/22/cars/electric-vehicle-battery-supply-chain/index.html">batteries to store renewable energy</a>.
The exploration crew will be flying drones and helicopters with transmitters to carefully measure the electromagnetic field of the subsurface, as well as using artificial intelligence to analyse the data and map the layers of rock below.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/220808122509-04-greenland-melting-mineral-mining-climate-action-exlarge-169.jpg" alt="A Kobold Metals worker in Greenland." width="600" height="337" />
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/220808122440-03-greenland-melting-mineral-mining-climate-hammering-exlarge-169.jpg" alt="A Bluejay Mining employee digs during exploration for critical minerals in Greenland. " width="597" height="335" />
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"It is a concern to witness the consequences and impacts from the climate changes in Greenland," Bluejay Mining CEO Bo M&oslash;ller Stensgaard told CNN. "But, generally speaking, climate changes overall have made exploration and mining in Greenland easier and more accessible."&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s a first-hand look into the Greenland mineral exploration by CNN.
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Climate Change
The melting sea of ice around Greenland has helped the mining industry in terms of equipment shipping and mineral exploration, and with the current trends continuing into the future, &ldquo;there is no question more land will become accessible and some of this land may carry the potential for mineral development," Mike Sfraga, the chair of the United States Arctic Research Commission, told CNN.
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However, with the rising temperatures and extensive melting of Greenland&rsquo;s ice sheet, the global sea level is increasing at a rapid pace each day, with the ice sheet melting quickly from its bottom base upwards, injecting far more water and ice into the ocean than previous predictions.
So far, there is already a whopping 6 billions tons of ice melted every day, meaning that existing coastal cities are already slowly shrinking, and most likely will be covered by water in the near future.
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Ice melting in Greenland <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/greenlad?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#greenlad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ice</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Heatwave2022?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Heatwave2022</a> <a href="https://t.co/idZbT7cMwU">pic.twitter.com/idZbT7cMwU</a>
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As ice melts, do you think that mining in Greenland is a good idea? &nbsp;Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; CNN and various cross references for context.
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As ice slowly melts away in Greenland, billionaires are funding a massive treasure hunt for critical minerals.

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Why Is There A Treasure Hunt in Greenland?

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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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, FMT &amp; various cross references for context.
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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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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, NYT, BBC, The Guardian &amp; various cross references for context.
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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;
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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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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!
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