Children’s workbook blunder goes viral again in Malaysia as netizens joke about “Man United” family

A screenshot from a 2015 Malaysian children’s workbook has recently gone viral again for its depiction of a family tree with a male couple raising four children. The publisher, Bagus Publishing, had previously apologized for the error and withdrew the book for replacement. The amusing image has reignited online conversations, with netizens joking about the “Man United” idea. In Malaysia, LGBTQ promotion is uncommon, and activists continue to fight against societal misconceptions and discrimination.

Trauma cleaner shares heartbreaking story of elderly man who died alone before celebrating Hari Raya

An elderly Malay man living alone in a Bukit Merah HDB shophouse looked forward to celebrating Hari Raya, with new clothes neatly hung in his room. Tragically, he passed away just days before the festivities. DDQ Services, specializing in trauma and crime scene cleanup, shared his story on TikTok. The cleaner described the distressing scene of his room, filled with water, bodily fluids, and decay, yet amidst it all, the Hari Raya outfits stood as a reminder of the man’s hopes and dreams.

Chee Soon Juan urged Singaporeans to deal with the AI advancements, find courage to reform the society

Dr Chee Soon Juan, Secretary General of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP), issued a warning about the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their impact on Singaporean society. He expressed concern that the current education system fails to prepare children for a fundamentally changed and unrecognizable world. Dr Chee highlighted the possibility of entire professions being altered or disappearing due to AI. He criticized the lack of changes in the education system and accused the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) of “dumbing down” Singaporeans. Despite the bleak future, he remained hopeful that Singaporeans would find the courage to initiate change and reform. Dr Chee also invited the public to his restaurant, Orange and Teal, to foster intelligent discussions and intense debates.

Family of deceased 22-year-old girl declined condolence money, encourages public to donate to charitable causes

The family members of a deceased 22-year-old university student in Klang, have declined condolence money from netizens. The girl from Klang, Ang Hui Enn, left a suicide note left quietly from home on Monday (24 Apr), her body was discovered inside a car in a back alley just 300 meters away from her home on the next day. Shin Chiew Daily News reported that Ms. Ang was found near her residence in the Taman Sentosa area, and her body was taken to Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital. On Wednesday, Ms. Ang’s cousin, Lu Fei (23 years old), updated that the family is supporting each other after the unfortunate incident. Regarding the matter of donations, Lu Fei expressed gratitude for the netizens’ generosity but stated that the family will not accept any monetary donations. “The family has expressed that they will not accept any monetary donations from netizens.” “If possible, everyone can donate the money in Hui Enn’s name to organizations in need.”

Uncle Cheong, father of lifetime inmate, declines assistance and donates to those in need instead

Despite being 67 years old, Uncle Cheong works hard as a vegetable farmer, and his determination and love for his son have won praise on the internet. Uncle Cheong is the father of lifetime inmate Cheong Chun Yin, who was convicted of drug trafficking in Singapore. Many netizens have left messages of encouragement for Uncle Cheong, with some offering to provide economic assistance, such as buying him a new motorcycle or permanently sponsoring the maintenance of his current one. However, Uncle Cheong had earlier graciously declined all offers from netizens via a media interview, stating that he did not want any additional assistance. Despite publicly declining assistance from the public, a woman visited Uncle Cheong and insisted on giving him an envelope with cash. Liow Cai Tung, the State Assemblywoman for Johor Jaya (N.42), shared that Uncle Cheong handed over the donation to her service centre instead, hoping that the money could help other needy people. In a Facebook post, Ms Liow expressed that Uncle Cheong was truly grateful but did not want any further assistance. “I am deeply grateful and understand that kindness has nothing to do with the amount of material goods or the closeness of relationships but is only about whether you have a heart to do good for others. ” “Uncle Cheong’s spirit is an example for us to learn from!” Ms Liow wrote.

Amazon begins another round of layoffs, with employees in Singapore not spared

Amazon has commenced layoffs in its cloud services division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), impacting 9,000 employees worldwide, including Singaporean staff. The layoffs follow a hiring spree during the pandemic and slowing growth in the unit, as corporate customers seek to reduce expenses.

Johor Chief Minister expresses dissatisfaction over closure of many immigration counters at JB checkpoint

ohor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed frustration over the closure of immigration inspection counters at the Malaysian side of the Causeway after Hari Raya. He urged the Malaysian Immigration Department to provide consistent and high-quality services at the CIQ Complex. The department cited technical and security issues for the closure, but assured the Chief Minister that the situation was being addressed.

Elderly COVID-19 patient dies from anaphylaxis, allegedly caused by Lianhua Qingwen

SINGAPORE — A 61-year-old elderly COVID-19 patient reportedly suffered from a life-threatening…

Malaysia’s Health Ministry recommend use of masks in all schools amidst concerns over the spread of new COVID variant

The Malaysian Ministry of Health has recommended face mask usage in schools to combat the resurgence of COVID-19 cases and the new Arcturus variant. The Health Minister plans to discuss guidelines with the Education Minister to contain the virus in schools. Students are encouraged to wear masks and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms. The Arcturus variant has exhibited mild symptoms in reported cases.

Singapore doubles ABSD to 60% for foreign property buyers in effort to “prioritise housing for owner-occupation”

Singapore announced increased Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) rates to promote a sustainable property market which will take effect from 27 April. Foreigners buying residential property will see ABSD rise from 30% to 60%, while entities will face a raise from 35% to 65%. Singapore citizens and permanent residents will also experience rate increases. The government says that it aims to manage investment demand and ensure housing supply meets demand. The ABSD rate adjustments will affect approximately 10% of residential property transactions. Transitional provisions will apply to certain cases.