Boxing legend Muhammad Ali (1942-2016) passes away at 74 in Phoenix

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away at 74 following a respiratory illness. Ali was fighting for his life in an Arizona hospital on Friday, with a source close to his family describing his condition as "very grave". "The condition is very grave," a source close to Ali's family had told AFP on condition on anonymity as concern mounted for the beloved sporting icon. The 74-year-old former heavyweight world champion was hospitalized on Thursday. US media reported his respiratory trouble was complicated by his Parkinson's disease. Ali spokesman Bob Gunnell earlier told the Courier-Journal in Ali's hometown of Louisville that the fighter remained in fair condition and that a brief stay was still expected. Gunnell noted the "media frenzy" touched off each time the iconic fighter is hospitalized, but multiple media reports that Ali's condition was deteriorating triggered widespread concern on Friday evening. One source suggested to the Los Angeles Times that Ali could be hours from death. US celebrity news websiteradaronline.com quoted an anonymous source as saying Ali required help breathing and that worried family members had gathered at his bedside. Ali, known globally not only for his storied ring career but also for his civil rights activism, has been hospitalized multiple times in recent years. He spent time in hospital in 2014 after suffering a mild case of pneumonia and again in 2015 for a urinary tract infection. His Parkinson's, thought to be linked to the thousands of punches he took during a career that spanned three decades, has limited his public speaking for years. But he has continued to make appearances and offer opinions through his family members and spokespeople. Prayers for an idol In April, he attended a Celebrity Fight Night Dinner in Phoenix that raised funds for treatment of Parkinson's. In December, he issued a statement rebuking US presidential hopeful Donald Trump's call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States. Ali -- whose legendary boxing career stretched from 1960 to 1981 -- dazzled fans with slick moves in the ring, and with his wit and engaging persona outside it. His opposition to the Vietnam War saw him banned from the sport for years, but the US Supreme Court overturned his conviction for draft dodging in 1971. Once vilified in some quarters for his conversion to Islam and his outspoken stance on civil rights issues, Ali held firm to earn dozens of tributes, lighting the Olympic torch in 1996 in Atlanta and being named a UN messenger of peace in 1998. He received the highest US civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2005. Thanks to FirstPost (With input from FirstPost)

Demam Denggi

Di Malaysia, setiap tahun kita akan mendengar kes-kes jangkitan Demam Denggi. Tahun 2014 baru bermula, namun Demam Denggi sudah mula meragut nyawa, termasuk salah seorang wartawan ASTRO bernama Samson.

Adakah anda kenal apa itu Demam Denggi? Sila baca maklumat di bawah dr KKM:

Pengenalan

Demam denggi adalah sejenis penyakit jangkitan virus yang merebak melalui gigitan nyamuk Aedes aegypti yang telah dijangkiti.

Terdapat empat (4) jenis virus yang boleh menyebabkan demam denggi (DEN 1, DEN 2, DEN 3 dan DEN 4).

Jangkitan oleh salah satu jenis virus akan memberikan imuniti terhadap virus jenis itu sahaja, jika individu tinggal di kawasan jangkitan denggi, mereka boleh di jangkiti lebih dari sekali seumur hidupnya.

Lebih 100 negara di Asia Selatan, Asia Tenggara, Afrika, Amerika Timur Mediterranean dan Pasifik Barat mengalami masalah denggi.

Tanda dan gejala

• Kebiasaannya demam akan terjadi pada hari ke tiga (3) hingga ke empat belas (14) selepas digigit oleh nyamuk yang dijangkiti, kebiasaannya di antara 4 hingga 7 hari.
• Selalunya ia akan bermula dengan demam kuat yang mengejut, sakit kepala yang teruk/kuat, sakit pada bahagian belakang mata serta otot-otot dan sendi-sendi. Ruam merah di kulit juga boleh terjadi.
• Demam ini boleh mencapai suhu 40 - 41 C, dan selalunya akan berlarutan selama 2 hingga 7 hari. Ia juga boleh menyebabkan serangan sawan dikalangan kanak-kanak di bawah umur 6 tahun. Sakit teruk pada tulang-tulang, otot-otot dan sendi-sendi. Demam denggi ini juga dikenali sebagai "breakbone fever".
• Ruam selalunya akan tumbuh pada hari ke 3 dan 4 selepas bermulanya demam.
• Muntah dan kurang selera makan.

Pemastian diagnosa penyakit

Antibodi akan dikesan di dalam darah (Dengue IgM) (Antibodi yang dihasilkan oleh sistem pertahanan badan untuk melawan jangkitan).

Ujian PCR (kaedah mengesan genetik virus) boleh mengesan virus denggi di dalam darah dan nyamuk boleh didapati di sesetengah makmal.

NSI antigen: Satu lagi test yang mengesan virus ini pada peringkat awal/demam.

Rawatan

• Segera berjumpa dengan doktor kerana tiada ubat yang khusus untuk merawat demam denggi.
• Rehat dan banyakkan minum air masak. Ubat paracetamol boleh diambil untuk menurunkan demam dan mengurangkan kesakitan.
• Elakkan ubat aspirin bagi kanak-kanak di bawah umur 12 tahun.
• Mandi jerlum.
• Antibiotik tidak diperlukan.

Demam Denggi Berdarah

Merupakan demam denggi yang teruk disebabkan oleh jangkitan virus denggi.

Kebiasaan tanda sakit adalah sama dengan demam denggi. Pesakit akan menjadi teruk disebabkan oleh radangan di salur darah. Tanda-tanda yang biasa termasuklah muntah, pitam dan sakit di bahagian abdomen.

Salur darah di dalam badan boleh mengalami kebocoran dan menyebabkan isi padu darah berkurangan. Ini boleh menyebabkan pesakit mengalami renjatan (shock) dan akhirnya boleh menyebabkan kematian.

Tiada ubat-ubatan yang khusus untuk merawat demam denggi. Pesakit perlu dimasukkan ke wad bagi rawatan demam denggi berdarah. Rawatan awal boleh mengelakkan kematian dengan kadar kurang daripada 1%. Pesakit akan diberikan rehidrasi untuk memastikan beliau tidak mengalami renjatan.

Walaupun nama penyakit ini demam denggi berdarah, masalah yang membawa kemudaratan adalah masalah kebocoran salur darah yang menyebabkan renjatan dan bukan pendarahan yang menjadi masalah utama.

Faktor penyumbang

Intravena:

• Pembangunan yang pesat di bandar-bandar terutama di Negara Tropika menyebabkan kepadatan penduduk tinggi dan tapak binaan yang banyak.
• Peningkatan penggunaan bahan plastik dan pembuangan tayar lama boleh menyebabkan pembiakan nyamuk yang baru.
• Pergerakan manusia dari satu tempat ke tempat yang lain menyebabkan penularan berlaku dengan cepat.

Pencegahan

Pada masa sekarang tiada vaksin untuk mengubati demam denggi. Walau bagaimanapun usaha-usaha sedang dijalankan untuk menghasilkan vaksin tersebut.

Elakkan gigitan nyamuk dengan:

• Gunakan ubat nyamuk.
• Gunakan kelambu semasa tidur. Gunakan 'repellent' jika perlu.
• Elakkan aktiviti semasa nyamuk aktif menggigit (5.30 pagi-8.00 pagi dan 5.30 petang-8.00 malam).
• Pakai pakaian berlengan panjang dan seluar panjang apabila keluar daripada rumah.
• Pasang jaring halus (mosquito mesh) di tingkap dan pintu.

Menghapuskan tempat-tempat pembiakan nyamuk:

• Menghapuskan tempat pembiakan nyamuk di sekeliling rumah. Musnahkan semua bekas yang boleh menakung air hujan atau lebihan air, terutamanya di besen, tayar lama, bekas bunga, bekas plastik dan tong. Jika tidak boleh dimusnahkan, letakkan bahan pembunuh jentik-jentik di bekas tersebut.
• Kerap tukar air di bekas minuman haiwan peliharaan.

Jika anak anda disyaki mengalami sakit denggi dan dipantau sebagai pesakit luar (tidak dimasukkan ke wad), bawa anak anda segera ke hospital/klinik jika:

• Muntah berlarutan/berpanjangan.
• Sakit perut.
• Kurang bermaya/sawan.
• Sesak nafas.
• Pucat/sejuk pada tangan dan kaki.
• Pendarahan: daripada gusi/hidung, muntah darah, najis berdarah dan tanda-tanda merah pada kulit.

Maklumat lanjut

• Sila berjumpa Pegawai Perubatan atau Pakar Pediatrik.
• Pejabat Kesihatan berhampiran.
• Klinik Kesihatan berhampiran.
• Pusat Kawalan Penyakit Berjangkit melalui laman web, www.dph.gov.my atau telefon : 03-8883 3888.

Demam Denggi

Keputusan Rasmi Pilihanraya Umum Ke-13

Hari yang dinantikan selepas 5 tahun, akhirnya tiba...

Syukurlah kerana segalanya berjalan lancar, sejak penamaan calon, hari berkempen, hinggalah hari mengundi dan pengiraan undi.

Rakyat telah pun memilih pemimpin-pemimpin mereka. Maka perlulah kita akur.

Berikut keputusan rasmi dari SPR:

TAHNIAH BARISAN NASIONAL Kerana Berjaya Membentuk Kerajaan Persekutuan.

Keputusan muktamad Parlimen: BN 133, Pakatan 89.
(Menang Majoriti Mudah, melebihi 112)

Kesemua 3 negeri yang dipertahankan Pakatan - Selangor, Pulau Pinang dan Kelantan - mendapat majoriti 2/3.

Kerusi dirampas Pakatan
1) Stampin (DAP)
2) Sarikei (DAP)
3) Lanang (DAP)
4) Kluang (DAP)
5) Kampar (DAP)
6) Miri (PKR)
7) Lumut (PKR)
8 Gelang Patah (DAP)
9) Sandakan (DAP)
10) Sibu (DAP, kalah pada 2008, tetapi menang dalam pilihan raya kecil 2010)
11) Tuaran (PKR)
12) Penampang (PKR)
13) Bukit Katil (PKR)
14) Temerloh (PAS)
15) Alor Setar (PKR)
16) Pandan (PKR)
17) Kuala Terengganu (PAS)
18) Dungun (PAS)
19) Batu Pahat (PKR)
20) Kuala Nerus (PAS)
21) Sepang (PAS)


Kerusi dirampas BN
1) Titiwangsa (PAS)
2) Kuala Selangor (PAS)
3) Pendang (PAS)
4) Balik Pulau (PKR)
5) Bagan Serai (PKR)
6) Kulim-Bandar Baru (PKR)
7) Hulu Selangor (PKR, menang pada 2008 tetapi tewas dalam pilihan raya kecil 2010)
8) Padang Terap (PAS)
9) Jerai (PAS)
10) Sik (PAS)
11) Merbok (PKR)
12) Baling (PAS)
13) Machang (PKR)
14) Ketereh (PKR)
15) Tanah Merah (PKR)

Semoga wakil2 dewan rakyat dan dewan undangan negeri dapat bekerja untuk rakyat dan sekaligus dapat memakmurkan negara Malaysia Tercinta ini...

Malaysian Old Coins: 50 sen 1967 & 1968 Berbelah Tepi (Security Edge)

Malaysian Old Coins: 50 sen 1967 & 1968 Berbelah Tepi (Security Edge)

50 sen berbelah tepi 1967

50 sen berbelah tepi 1968

1967 (3 keping) & 1968 (3 keping)

Sekarang ni, rasa seronok untuk simpan duit syiling lama pulak... Especially yang 'rare' dan susah nak dapat sekarang ni. Harga sekarang? Rasa-rasanya berapa...?

Sesiapa yang dapat tawarkan dengan harga yang sesuai, mungkin saya akan lepaskan...

TITANIC (the most memorable movie) is coming back in 3D

The "Titanic" was released at the end of 1997, when I was still single and crazily in love with someone known as Rose (now still married to her.. always love you, dear).

Soon in April 2012, after more than 14 years, "Titanic" will be coming back in 3D!!!

I can't wait to watch "Titanic" again with my loved ones, including my 2 princesses.

Just want to share photos of Rose & Jack (Now & Then):

Wow!! They are still looking good, huh!!
Same As Us.... :)

Proton Prevè

Proton Prevè (code designation P3-21A) will be another sedan prepared by Proton, after Inspira, and will soon be in the market.

Proton Prevè is 4543 mm long, 1786 mm width and, 1524 mm high, while the wheelbase is 2650 mm and the boot capacity is 506 liters.

As the engine is concerned, the offer will be 1.6 liter petrol engine with 80 kW/109KS and 150 Nm, and 1.6 liter gasoline turbo with 103 kW/140KS and 205 Nm.

The transmission will be available five-manual, seven-speed CVT transmission and transmission Protronic.

Depending on the engine and gearbox, Proton Preve will reach from 170 to 190 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 9.6 seconds to 12.5.

For price and specs comparison:

Seems that Proton Prevè could compete its rivals of the same class.
With the specs and add-on, seems worth it to own this Proton Prevè.


Don't you think? :)

Full Lunar Eclipse in Malaysia (10 Dec 2011)

Firstly, I am so happy that I was able to shoot the stages of the Full Lunar Eclipse in Malaysia.
This was the 2nd one for the year of 2011 (the 1st one occured on 16th June 2011).
When it happened on 16th June, it was too late at night (01:00am) and it was too cloudy.

But this time, I managed to shot this marvellous phenomenon and combined the shots to see the phases of it.



Allahu Akbar... Allahu Akbar... Allahu Akbar... (Allah Is Great) !!!!

Tips Menyimpan Bahan Makanan Dalam Peti Sejuk

Bagi kawan2 yang agak2 was-was/pening2 lalat atau apa2 pening sekalipun/(diri sendiri terutamanya kadang mengabaikannya) bagaimanakah cara terbaik menjaga makanan yang disimpan dalam peti sejuk... jom ikuti panduan di bawah:

1. Kapasiti
Jangan isi peti ais terlalu penuh sehingga mengganggu aliran udara di dalamnya. Jika telalu penuh, peti ais tidak akan dingin secara optimum. Secara ideanya isikan sebanyak 85 peratus sahaja dan 15 peratus lagi untuk pengaliran udara.


2. Makanan Kering
Tidak perlu menyimpan makanan kering dalam peti ais. Ikan masin dan keropok umpamanya, cukup sekadar disimpan dalam bekas tertutup, diletakkan di tempat yang kering dalam suhu bilik.

3. Daging
Daging boleh tahan selama sebulan jika disimpan dalam peti ais. Potong daging, masukkan dalam bekas plastik dalam jumlah yang memadai untuk sekali masak, ikat rapat-rapat dan simpan dalam ruang dingin beku. Ini memudahkan anda ketika memasak, hanya ambil yang berkenaan, cairkan kembali dan terus memasak. Jika anda simpan dalam jumlah besar sekali gus, katakan dua kilogram tetapi anda hanya perlukan setengah kilogram, untuk dimasak, anda perlu mengeluarkan semuanya sekali dan menunggu ia cair dahulu, sebelum menyimpan bakinya. Proses ini boleh menyebabkan daging tercemar dan mengurangkan gizinya. Ini kerana ketika mencairkannya, zat mungkin dicairkan sekali bersama ais.

4. Ikan
Sebelum disimpan, ikan harus dibersihkan, buang insang, isi perut dan sisik. Kemudian bungkus rapat-rapat dan simpan dalam ruang dingin beku. Udang biasanya akan mempunyai bercak-cak hitam jika terlalu lama disimpan dalam ruang dingin beku.

5. Sayur-sayuran
Ruang sayur-sayuran biasanya terletak bahagian paling bawah. Sayur-sayuran mempunyai sifat yang cepat layu. Kalau ingin lebih segar, sayur-sayuran boleh dibungkus rapat dalam plastik. Jangan simpan sayur di ruang dingin, seperti chiller di bawah ruang dingin beku. Ia akan menyebabkan dinding sel-sel pecah kerana ia tidak dapat menahan cairan.


6. Makanan
Ada makanan yang harus disimpan dalam bekas bertutup rapat untuk mengelakkan berbau. Susu misalnya antara makanan yang mudah tercemar. Makanan dalam tin yang sudah dibuka boleh dipindahkan ke dalam gelas atau bekas melamin, ditutup rapat kemudian disimpan dalam peti ais. jangan disimpan dalam tinnya kerana ia boleh mengakibatkan pengoksidaan. Makanan yang dibolehkan adalah buah-buahan dalam tin.

7. Sos dan kicap
Botol sos dan kicap yang sudah dibuka lebih baik disimpan dalam peti ais. Namun pastikan botolnya bertutup rapat.

8. Sisa Roti
Roti tawar tidak tahan lama jika disimpan dalam suhu bilik, apatah lagi pada musim hujan yang lembap. Bungkus rapat-rapat dengan plastik, simpan dalam peti ais. Jika hendak dimakan, anda boleh mengukusnya selama satu minit dengan mendidihkan air terlebih dahulu. Jika terlalu lama, roti akan lembik terkena wap air.


9. Kebersihan
Bersihkan peti ais sekali dalam sebulan. Defrostkan supaya ais dalam ruang dingin beku dan chiller mencair. Matikan aliran elektrik. Lap seluruh dinding dengan air suam-suam kuku yang dicampurkan sedikit soda untuk menghilangkan bau. Keluarkan semua rak, cuci dengan sabun, bilas, keringkan dengan baik sebelum dipasangkan semula. Periksa secara berkala bekas takungan air di bahagian belakang atau bawah peti asi. Jika penuh, segera kosongkan supaya tidak menjadi tempat nyamuk membiak.




Rujukan: http://www.esempoi.com/artikel/tips-kehidupan/tip-menyimpan-makanan-dalam-peti-ais/

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BUDGET 2012: HIGHLIGHTS

Budget 2012: Highlights (2011/10/07)

* One off cash assistance of RM500 to all households with a monthly income of RM3,000 and below, costing RM1.8 billion to benefit 3.4 million households.

* One off RM100 aid for each school pupil aged 6 to 16.

* One off RM200 cash voucher for all Malaysian school pupils and higher learning institution students.

* Ceiling for house prices under a government deposit guarantee scheme for first time house buyers to be raised to RM400,000 from RM200,000.

* Civil service salary hikes of between 7 and 13 percent.

* Additional bonus of half-month salary with a minimum payment of RM500 for civil servants and an assistance of RM500 for government pensioners, to be paid together with December 2011 salary.

* A RM443million fund to build 15,000 units of housing for lower to middle income earners.

* Increase in the rate of automatic annual increments in civil service salaries of between RM80 and RM320.

* Civil service pensions to be raised, involving a RM600 million allocation.

* RM120 million to offer 5,000 Masters and 500 doctoral scholarships for eligible civil servants, including teachers.

* The government will offer 20,000 places for diploma teachers to pursue undergraduate studies.

* A special one-off payment of RM3,000 to 4,300 individuals who have completed their contracts with the Department of Special Affairs (JASA) and Social Development Department (KEMAS).

* RM442 million for the development expenditure of the Royal Malaysia Police, including for police housing quarters, purchase of communication and technical equipment as well as upgrading of headquarters, stations and training centres.

* RM500 million to upgrade and maintain army camps and quarters nationwide under the Army Care programme.

* RM50 million for the introduction of a special programme to enable army personnel who retired with less than 21 years of service and are not eligible for pension, to venture into businesses and obtain jobs in the public and private sectors.

* A one-off payment of RM3,000 to each ex-member as well as widows and widowers of special constable and auxiliary police who served in protecting the country during the emergency era.

* Build 85 government subsidised discount grocery stores nationwide.

* To review real property gains tax to curb speculation.

* To extend import and excise duty exemption on hybrid and electric cars until end-2013.

* Malaysia to establish RM2.6 billion worth of funds for small and medium enterprises (SME). * Malaysian state-run planter FELDA to list its global arm by mid 2012: “The listing will create another blue-chip plantation company besides attracting international investors to Bursa Malaysia. The rights and interests of the FELDA settlers will continue to be protected by Koperasi Permodalan FELDA. FELDA are expected to receive a windfall with amount to be announced before listing.

* To extend tax exemption on issuance and trading on foreign currency sukuk by three years.

* To cut tax for three years on expenses incurred in issuance of sukuk wakala starting 2012.

* To implement RM6 billion private sector financed special stimulus package for infrastructure works.

* To allow 100 percent foreign ownership of 17 service subsectors including healthcare and logistics.

* To implement RM98.4 billion rolling plan until 2013 for high impact development projects.

* To grant tax benefits to investors who use Malaysian Treasury Management Centre to accelerate financial markets development. These include income tax exemption of 70 percent for five years, withholding tax exemption on interest payments on borrowing and stamp duty exemption on loan and service agreements. – Reuters

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BAJET 2012 (MALAY) - HIGHLIGHTS

Bajet 2012: Highlights (2011/10/07)

* Pembayaran bantuan tunai (sekali sahaja) sebanyak RM500 kepada semua isi rumah dengan pendapatan bulanan sebanyak RM3,000 dan ke bawah, yang bernilai RM1.8 bilion untuk memberi manfaat kepada 3.4 juta isi rumah.

* Bantuan RM100 (sekali sahaja) bagi setiap murid sekolah berusia 6 hingga 16 tahun.

* Pembayaran baucer tunai RM200 (sekali sahaja) untuk semua murid-murid sekolah Malaysia dan pelajar institusi pembelajaran tinggi.

*Siling bagi harga rumah di bawah skim jaminan deposit kerajaan untuk pembeli rumah pertama kali dinaikkan kepada RM400,000 daripada RM200,000.

* Kenaikan gaji Perkhidmatan Awam di antara 7 dan 13 peratus.

* Bonus tambahan gaji setengah bulan dengan bayaran minimum RM500 untuk kakitangan awam dan bantuan sebanyak RM500 untuk pesara kerajaan, yang akan dibayar bersama-sama dengan gaji Disember 2011.

* RM443 juta dana untuk membina 15,000 unit perumahan untuk lebih rendah kepada berpendapatan sederhana.

* Peningkatan dalam kadar kenaikan gaji tahunan secara automatik dalam pembayaran gaji perkhidmatan awam antara RM80 dan RM320.

* Pencen Perkhidmatan Awam akan dinaikkan, yang melibatkan peruntukan RM600 juta.

* RM120 juta untuk menawarkan 5,000 Sarjana dan 500 biasiswa kedoktoran bagi kakitangan yang layak sivil, termasuk guru-guru.

* Kerajaan akan menawarkan 20,000 tempat untuk guru-guru diploma untuk melanjutkan pengajian peringkat ijazah.

* Satu pembayaran khas (sekali sahaja) RM3,000 kepada 4,300 individu yang telah tamat kontrak mereka dengan Jabatan Hal Ehwal Khas (JASA) dan Jabatan Pembangunan Sosial (KEMAS).

* RM442 juta untuk perbelanjaan pembangunan Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), termasuk untuk kuarters perumahan polis, pembelian peralatan komunikasi dan teknikal serta menaik taraf ibu pejabat, balai dan pusat latihan.

* RM500 juta untuk menaik taraf dan menyenggara kem-kem tentera dan pihak di seluruh negara di bawah Penjagaan Tentera program.

* RM50 juta untuk memperkenalkan program khas bagi membolehkan anggota tentera yang bersara dengan perkhidmatan kurang daripada 21 tahun dan tidak layak untuk pencen, untuk menceburi bidang perniagaan dan mendapatkan pekerjaan di sektor awam dan swasta.

* Bayaran satu kali sebanyak RM3,000 kepada setiap bekas ahli serta janda dan duda polis konstabel dan tambahan khas yang berkhidmat dalam melindungi negara semasa Zaman Darurat.

* Membina 85 kedai-kedai runcit diskaun subsidi kerajaan di seluruh negara.

* Untuk mengkaji cukai sebenar keuntungan hartanah untuk membendung spekulasi.

* Untuk memanjangkan import dan duti eksais ke atas hibrid dan elektrik kereta sehingga akhir-2013.

* Malaysia untuk mewujudkan dana bernilai RM2.6 bilion untuk perusahaan kecil dan sederhana (PKS).

* Peneroka FELDA ke senarai global menjelang pertengahan 2012: "Penyenaraian akan mewujudkan syarikat perladangan cip biru lain di samping menarik pelabur antarabangsa kepada Bursa Malaysia. Hak-hak yang akan mewujudkan dan kepentingan peneroka FELDA akan terus dilindungi oleh Koperasi Permodalan FELDA. FELDA dijangka menerima durian runtuh dengan jumlah yang akan diumumkan sebelum penyenaraian.

* Untuk memanjangkan tempoh pengecualian cukai ke atas terbitan dan perdagangan sukuk mata wang asing sebanyak tiga tahun

* Untuk memotong cukai selama tiga tahun ke atas perbelanjaan yang ditanggung dalam penerbitan sukuk wakala bermula 2012.

* Untuk melaksanakan sektor swasta RM6 bilion yang dibiayai pakej rangsangan khas untuk kerja-kerja infrastruktur.

* Untuk membenarkan pemilikan asing 100 peratus sebanyak 17 perkhidmatan subsektor termasuk penjagaan kesihatan dan logistik.

* Untuk melaksanakan RM98.4 bilion pelan pusingan sehingga 2013 untuk projek-projek pembangunan ‘high-impact’.

* Untuk memberi manfaat cukai kepada pelabur yang menggunakan Pusat Pengurusan Perbendaharaan Malaysia untuk mempercepatkan pembangunan pasaran kewangan. Ini termasuk pengecualian cukai pendapatan sebanyak 70 peratus bagi lima tahun, duti pegangan pengecualian cukai ke atas bayaran faedah ke atas pinjaman dan cop pengecualian ke atas pinjaman dan perkhidmatan perjanjian. - Reuters

**Nota: Penterjemahan Terus dari sumber http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/20111007164859/Article/index_html**

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TIPS TO FILL-UP FUEL EFFICIENTLY...

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.
Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening.... your liter is not exactly a liter.In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.


ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL.
The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every liter is actually the exact amount.


WHEN YOU'RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE.
If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapors that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapor return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapor. Those vapors are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you ' re getting less worth for your money.


ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP.
Most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

Budget 2011 Highlights – Kandungan Bajet 2011

KUALA LUMPUR: Following are Budget 2011 economic highlights:

Government revises growth rate for 2010 to seven per cent from six per cent previously.

Income per capita to increase 6.1 per cent to RM28,000.

Private investment to expand 12.5 per cent to RM86 billion.

Twelve National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) to generate over RM1.3 trillion in investment and create 3.3 million job opportunities.

Government to provide allocation as a tipping point for infrastructure support to ensure viability of private sector-led projects.

Several public-private partnership (PPP) projects under the 10MP to be implemented in 2011 via a RM12.5 billion private investment.

The Academic Medical Centre, a joint-venture between Academic Medical Centre Sdn Bhd and John Hopkins Medical International as well as Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, is another identified PPP project with RM2 billion private investment.

Government to consider special incentive packages to attract investors to the Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD).

The Mass Rapid Transit project will be implemented beginning 2011 with private investment of RM40 billion and to complete by 2020.

The Employees Provident Fund to undertake mixed development at the identified Malaysian Rubber Board land in Sungai Buloh with an estimated cost of RM10 billion, to be completed by 2025.

To support financial liberalisation policy, the government will implement bold measures to revitalise the domestic capital market particularly diversifying investment products, liberalising equity holding requirements and investment limits, providing attractive incentives as well as enhancing cooperation with foreign bourses.

Government-Linked Investment Companies (GLIC) to divest shareholdings in major companies listed on Bursa Malaysia and are allowed to increase investment in overseas markets.

Bursa Malaysia to launch Sukuk and conventional bonds to meet retail investors' demand for fixed income instruments.

Securities Commission to offer three new stockbroking licences to eligible local, foreign or joint-venture companies.

Bursa Malaysia to develop an international board to enable foreign securities to be listed including syariah-compliant products.

Tax deduction on expenses for the issuance of Islamic securities which adopt the principles of Murabahah and Bai' Bithaman Ajil based on tawarru.

Double tax deducation on takaful contributions for export credit.

Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) to provide a start-up fund of RM100 million to provide soft loans which allow loan repayments only after the companies generate income.

Bumiputera Property Trust Foundation (BPTF) to launch a syariah-compliant Bumiputera Property Trust Scheme of RM1 billion.

Private pension fund to be launched in 2011 to benefit private sector employees and the self-employed.

Existing income tax relief of up to RM6,000 for employees' contributions to the EPF will be extended to the contributions made to the Private Pension Fund, including the self-employed. Employers will also be given tax deduction on contributions made on behalf of their employees.

A sum of RM857 million allocated for local companies to invest in high value-added activities, particularly in Penang and the Kulim High-Tech Park in Kedah.

Government allocates RM146 million to support oil, gas and energy industry. Among projects to be implemented include the establishment of the Oil Field Services and Equipment Centre in Johor with private investment of RM6 billion over a period of 10 years.

Petronas will implement a regasification project with an investment of RM3 billion in Melaka and will be operational in 2012.

Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance for the generation of energy from renewable sources and energy efficiency activities to be extended until Dec 31, 2015.

Import duty and sales tax exemption on equipment for the generation of energy from renewable sources and energy efficiency to be extended until Dec 31, 2012.

Tax exemption on the income derived from trading of Certified Emission Reductions certificate to be extended until year of assessment 2012.

Import duty and excise duty exemption duty to franchise holders of hybrid cars will be extended until Dec 31, 2011 with excise duty to be given full exemption. This incentive is also extended to electric cars as well as hybrid and electric motorcycles.

Government will implement the Feed in Tariff (FiT) mechanism under the Renewable Energy (RE) Act to allow electricity generated from RE by individuals and independent providers to be sold to electricity utility companies.

Government will extend the investment allowance period for the last mile broadband service providers. In addition, import duty and sales tax exemption on broadband equipment are also extended for two years until 2012.

A sum of RM91 million is allocated for capacity building in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services industry, aerospace and aeronautical engineering training programmes as well as promotion of business outsourcing services.

Government allocates RM850 million for infrastructure support for corridor and regional development. Iskandar Malaysia (RM339 million), Northern Corridor Economic Region (RM133 million), East Coast Economic Region (RM178 million), Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (RM93 million), Sabah Development Corridor (RM110 million).

A sum of RM411 million is allocated for the research, development and commercialisation activities.

A sum of RM71 million is allocated for Special Innovation Unit (UNIK).

The new Insolvency Act will consolidate the Bankruptcy Act 1967 and Part 10 of the Companies Act 1965, including introduction of provision relating to relief mechanism for companies and individuals with financial problems. The review will also involve amending the current minimum bankruptcy limit of RM30,000.

A sum of RM200 million is allocated to purchase creative products such as high quality locally-produced films, dramas and documentaries.

Allocation of RM212 billion for Budget 2011 of which RM162.8 billion is for operating expenditure and RM49.2 billion for development expenditure.

Federal government revenue collection to increase 2.3 per cent to RM165.8 billion in 2011 and its deficit to decline to 5.4 per cent of GDP compared with 5.6 per cent in 2010.

- Bernama

NATIONAL DAY OF MALAYSIA...

Today, for the 53rd year, we celebrate the National Day of Malaysia.

This day is for commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya from the British Colonial rule.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj announced the independence of Malaya from the British on 31 August 1957, at Stadium Merdeka.

The Formation of Malaysia

The Federation of Malaysia, comprising the States of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore was to be officially declared on the date August 31, 1963, on the 6th anniversary of Malayan independence. However, it was postponed to September 16, 1963.

The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was then announced on September 16, 1963 as Malaysia Day. The nationwide Independence Day celebration is still held on August 31, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day is a public holiday only in East Malaysia.

However, this has caused some minor discontent among East Malaysians in particular since it has been argued that celebrating the national day on August 31 is too Malaya-centric.

It is decided that starting this year, 2010, Malaysia Day will be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on August 31.

MERDEKA!!! MERDEKA!!! MERDEKA!!!

NEW WORLD CUP 2010 CHAMPION!!!

SPAIN Crowned as the World Cup 2010 Champion

The Unforgetable Moments for Spain, 1st time winning the World Cup!!

Andrés Iniesta, the hero to score at the last minute of the game in the extra time (116').

BIO-ASLI - Perniagaan Untuk Semua

Kepada sesiapa yang ingin memulakan perniagaan produk berasaskan Herba & Minyak Kelapa Dara (Virgin Coconut Oil)

**KLIK SINI**

Minyak naik 1 Mei 2010, sedia ikat perut!!!

Minyak pasti naik 1 Mei 2010 ini. Dulu kata hanya pada 1 Mei 2010 rakyat akan tahu berapa akan naik (bukan minyak naik tapi dijual tanpa subsidi).

Tapi sekarang kemungkinan akan diumum dua bulan lebih awal (agaknya sebab orang takut beli kereta sebelum 1 Mei 2010, nanti jualan kereta merudum).

Menurut penganalisis permotoran terkemuka iaitu Paul Tan, hanya akhbar Sin Chew yang dapat sedikit maklumat mengenai mekanisma kenaikan minyak pada 1 Mei 2010 ini , iaitu :

1. Satu mekanisma pendaftaran kenderaan akan diadakan pada bulan Mac 2010.

2. Mereka yang ada lebih dari satu kereta hanya layak untuk membeli minyak pada harga subsidi untuk satu kereta sahaja . (Jadilah kenalah pindah daftar kereta atas nama isteri, isteri-isteri ke, anak-anak ke, ayah ke, datuk ke, nenek ke, asalkan masih hidup dan bukan hantu).

3. Mereka yang tiada kenderaan tidak akan dapat subsidi.

4. Jika pengguna menggunakan lebih minyak dalam tempoh sebulan, selebihnya dia akan membeli minyak tanpa sebarang subsidi.

5. Kuota sebulan adalah antara 100 liter ke 300 liter.

6. Kapasiti enjin atau cc kenderaan kemungkinan tidak diambil kira dalam mekanisma ini (mungkin pukul rata).Bersedialah kita semua untuk ikat perut. Puasa , dapat pahala.Biar minyak naik, jangan kita naik minyak. Motosikal kan ada, apa susah.

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It looks like Sin Chew has some details according to an unnamed source.

- Some kind of ‘registration exercise’ will begin in March in preparation for the new system’s implementation on the 1st of May.

- Maybe the government has changed their mind and will reveal our new nightmare two months ahead instead of the night before?

- Someone who owns multiple cars will only be eligible for subsidy worth for one car only.

- Someone who does not own a car does not get any subsidy quota.

- If a car owner finishes his monthly subsidy quota, the person can continue to puchase fuel, but at unsubsidised market rates.

- Quota is expected to be anything between 100 to 300 liters per month.

-The government is considering removing the engine capacity variable from the formula that determines your monthly subsidy.


Sumber : http://paultan.org/2010/02/01/new-updates-on-may-1st-fuel-subsidy-system/

Burj Khalifa - The Tallest Building In The World - Is Now Open...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- Dubai opened the world's tallest skyscraper Monday in a blaze of fireworks, then renamed the half-mile-high tower as Burj Khalifa.

Long known as Burj Dubai -- Arabic for "Dubai Tower" -- the building rises 2,717 feet (828 meters) from the desert. The $1.5 billion "vertical city" of luxury apartments and offices and a hotel designed by Giorgio Armani also plans to have the world's highest mosque (158th floor) and swimming pool (76th floor).

Its backers wanted the skyscraper to be a monument to the boundless, can-do spirit of Dubai -- one of a federation of seven small sheikdoms that make up the United Arab Emirates.
As officials opened the tapering metal-and-glass spire with fireworks and multicolored lights, they unexpectedly announced it would be renamed Burj Khalifa, to honor the Abu Dhabi leader who is also president of the UAE.

Thousands of cheering, clapping spectators watched as a tally projected on huge screens at the opening ceremony revealed the tower's most closely guarded secret -- its height of 2,717 feet. That made it more than 1,000 feet higher than the skyscraper known as Taipei 101 in Taiwan, which at 1,667 feet had been the world's tallest since 2004.

--->Video Of News on the Opening Of Burj Khalifa<---

Besides an observation deck on its 124th floor affording 360-degree views of the entire city, Burj Khalifa is home to the world's first Armani Hotel, luxury offices and residences, and a variety of other sophisticated leisure and entertainment facilities. Burj Khalifa will ultimately be the place of residence, work and leisure for a community of up to 12,000 people.

Penapis Seramik Mengandungi TULANG KHINZIR!!! - Bagaimana untuk Memeriksanya?

Ramai para pengguna Islam tidak menyedari tentang fakta bahan Seramik yang banyak digunakan di dalam kebanyakan alat sistem penapis air yang terdapat di pasaran.
Bahan Seramik ini biasanya terdapat pada bahagian pertama mana-mana sistem penapis air.
Ia berfungsi untuk menyaring bahan lumpur, lumut, microorganisma dan bahan-bahan cemar yang besar sebelum melalui proses penyaringan berikutnya.
Akan tetapi satu hakikat yang perlu disedari oleh kesemua pengguna Islam ialah banyak bahan Seramik yang ada di pasaran diperbuat dari bahan ‘Tulang Haiwan’ yang dihancurkan, diproses secara mampatan serta dibentuk seperti tiub untuk dipasang pada katrij sistem penapis air. Fakta kedua yang lebih menakutkan ialah ada juga bahan ini diperbuat dari tulang Khinzir. Ramai juru jual sistem-sistem penapis air pun tak tahu tentang fakta ini.

Bagaimana Nak Mengenal bahan Seramik dari Tulang?





Mudah, tetapi ianya perlu diperiksa sebelum sistem itu dipasang di rumah anda dan sebelum memasukkan air ke dalam system tersebut. Buka alat katrij Seramik tersebut dan gosok sedikit dengan jari anda. Jika anda lihat ada serbuk putih pada jari anda, bermakna ianya diperbuat dari Batu. Akan tetapi, jika ianya terasa agak licin & sukar untuk mengeluarkan serbuk padanya, maka kemungkinan besar ianya adalah diperbuat dari Tulang. Bahan tulang ini efektif, murah & mudah didapati di dalam pasaran. Oleh yang demikian, banyak syarikat pengeluar alat penapis air ini menggunakannya.

Cubalah renungkan, hampir 90% alat penapis air di pasaran negara kita adalah diimport terutamanya dari negara-negara Timur seperti Taiwan, Jepun & Korea. Malah produk bahan penapis yang datang dari negara2 Barat pun menggunakan bahan-bahannya yang diproses di China & Taiwan.

Jadi, dengan ini perlulah kita berhati-hati dan pandai memilih produk yang bersih dan Halal.

Apa Itu H1N1??

Apa itu H1N1?

Viral novel influenza type A H1N1. Ianya berasal dr virus avian flu (selsema burung H5N1) yang telah menjangkiti babi @ khinzir dan telah bergabung dengan swine flu (yg sepatutnya hanya menjangkit ternakan babi sahaja) dan telah evaluasi (mutasi) untuk penyesuaian diri di dalam 'host' yg lebih tinggi di dlm rantaian makanan @ manusia. Dan semasa di dlm badan manusia, sekali lagi ia berevolusi supaya ia menjadi 'air-borne' dan menjangkit dr manusia kpd manusia.

Jangka hayat virus

Oleh kerana ia adalah virus yg air-borne, ia hanya boleh bertahan di udara selama 2 hingga 8 jam sahaja. jika selepas tempoh tersebut ia tidak mendapat perumah @ host( badan manusia) ia akan mati. Maka bilik yang dibiarkan selama 24 jam dengan air ventilation yg baik.....akan 'bersih' dr virus tersebut.

Apa yg perlu tahu?

Sebenarnya telah terdapat outbrake di US sebelum terjadi outbreak di Mexico tp tidak dilaporkan kpd WHO. kemungkinan outbreak ini telah dikesan dan US mahu 'baling batu sembunyi tangan' lalu tercetus la outbreak di Mexico . Virologi virus H1N1 incubation period yg singkat pada purata 2 hari dgn julat 1 - 4 hari ini bermakna ia cepat menyerang badan manusia setelah ia menjangkit pesakit. Pesakit akan menunjukkan simptom selepas 1 hari dijangkit paling cepat dan selewat2nya hari ke-4. H1N1 sebenarnya adalah selsema biasa namun kpd pesakit yg berisiko, ia dapat membunuh. Jika pesakit adalah seorang yg normal, ia hanya akan memberi kesan seperti demam selsema biasa dan batuk.

Cara serangan

Virus ini boleh disebarkan melalui batuk, bersin dan percakapan. Virus ini akan menyerang sistem pernafasan (seperti selsema burung dan SARS) peringkat awal, ia hanya pada 'trakea' jika tidak mendapat rawatan awal, ia akan menyerang paru2 dan boleh menyebabkan kematian akibat 'lung collapse' ia amat merbahaya kpd golongan yg berisiko tinggi.

Siapa yang berisiko

1. orang yg ada masaalah 'obesiti' @ gemuk

2. perempuan yg mengandung

3. orang yg ada asthmatic

4. orang2 yg bermasalah dgn sistem imunisasi (menjalani 'operation yg besar', kanak2 yg belum cukup suntikan imunisasi, golongan2 yg rendah tahap imuniti eg. HIV ext.)

* kematian yg telah dilaporkan terdiri drpd golongan2 di atas

Simptom2

day 1 - rasa kurang sihat, tak bermaya

day 2 - selsema, batuk dan demam yg kekal (demam tidak turun walaupun telah mkn ubt demam)

day 3 - rasa kurang selesa di bahagian dada dan sesak nafas

day 4 - sakit dada yg teruk....... .jumpa doktor dengan segera..... .

day 5 and above – ‘lung collapse’ @ koma

Langkah2 kawalan

1 - golongan2 yg berisiko, elakkan drpd kesesakan (kawasan yg padat dgn orang ramai)

2 - menjaga kebersihan diri, basuh tangan selalu dan dgn betul, jaga kebersihan rumah dan persekitaran

3 - elakkan diri jika terdapat 'orang batuk, bersin dan kurang sihat'

4 - jika kurang sihat, elakan diri dr beraktiviti (sosial dan berkumpulan)

5 - jika kurang sihat dan ada ILI ( influenza light illness @ selsema biasa) jgn hadirkan diri di kawasan orang ramai. Jika terpaksa, pakai 'mask' (sekurang2 nya 3 ply mask)

6 - utk org yg sihat, elakkan dr kawasan yg padat.

7 - jika ada tanda2 simptom diatas, segera ke hospital untuk pemeriksaan dan rawatan

8 - jika sihat, jgn ke hospital atau klinik utk 'check-up' kerana di kawasan tersebut mengandungi banyak virus.

9 - tak perlu ambil anti-viral @ apa2 ubat influenza!!! !!!!!!!. Jika sihat dan mengambilnya, akn mengakibatkan resistan kpd vaksin @ ubt2 untuk merawat jika terkena jangkitan. ini adalah kerana berlakunya resistansi virus terhadap persekitaran badan yg telah mengambil ubt2 tersebut terlebih awal.

10 - vaksin hanya akan 'wujud' seawal2nya pada oktober dan hanya utk 'frontliner' shj. dan utk awam selewat2nya pada 2010.

11 - utk makluman, influenza test hanya dijalankan di 2 makmal shj di Malaysia . Mengambil masa 6 jam utk run test kpd 1 batch sample. Jika klinik menyatakan mereka boleh jlnkan ujian, itu tidak betul. Tak perlu ambil suntikan seasonal influenza kerana ia tidak berkaitan.

12 - tahap kesedaran dan pengetahuan yg tinggi amat perlu utk kita sama2 menghadapi outbreak ini.

Sama2lah kita berdoa kpd ALLAH s.w.t agar bala ini cepat berlalu.Amin.
Ini adalah sumber dr taklimat H1N1 oleh Pengarah Kawalan Penyakit Berjangkit dr Kementerian Kesihatan M'sia di Pan Pacific KLIA pada 01.08.2009.