Man rants at “Type C” for stealing water to wash car; netizens ask what has race got to do with it

 

A VIDEO detailing how a man was using water from a source not belonging to him has sparked a different sort of debate.

In the brief clip, an unidentified man – believed to be the owner of the restaurant where the water was being siphoned – ranted that a person was regularly using the tap outside a restaurant to wash his car.

The narrator in the video said it was unbecoming behaviour. More so as the person was driving a “luxury” ride in the shape of a Toyota Camry, surely he could afford to pay for a measly car wash.

While such theft is not to be condoned, the narrator saw fit to add a racial slur into the mix by claiming that this was typical of “Type C” (new slang to denote Malaysians of Chinese origin) behaviour.

The video shared by X user UpdateInfo (@update11111) has generated 131,800 views at the time of writing with quite a lively debate among netizens.

Quite a few of them were quick to point out what was the necessity to generalise using race when the restaurant owner should focus on the immoral act of stealing water which transcends racial boundary.

With one saying it would be shocking if race was NOT dragged into the discussion.

While one chided the very type of netizens above as “pious Malays” who will show up to defend “Type Cs”.

On the flip side, there were many who were quite happy to jump on the bandwagon to share their “observations” on the supposed anti-social behaviour of “Type Cs”.

With one insinuating that such behaviour was the wedge preventing a harmonious society.

Whilst some took the opportunity to simply fling racist invective.

Of course, there were many who were able to comment without resorting to racial slurs, noting this unauthorised car wash was simply unacceptable.

One netizen pointed out that this practice of unauthorised car washing was becoming all too frequent.

Whilst another sought to say that such ultra-stingy behaviour was also frowned upon by other “Type Cs”.

One thing is clear from this post and the accompanying comments. There would appear that many Malaysians seemingly cannot avoid filtering everything thorough race-tinted specs.

It is a damning indictment of the state of the nation’s affairs. If social media is a mirror of society, it isn’t a pretty reflection at all at the moment. 

- focus malaysia

Video of 9-yo Chinese girl displaying incredible Shaolin martial arts skills wows netizens

 

A POST showcasing a nine-year-old child’s dexterity and sheer skills in martial art has charmed netizens the world over.

The video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by poster Science Girl (@gunsrosesgirl3) is of Zhang Sixuan who was crowned a “star” at the 2024 Shaolin Kung Fu competition.

According to PR News Wire Agency, the 2024 Shaolin Games came to a conclusion on July 14 in a vibrant celebration of martial arts and international camaraderie at Shaolin Temple on Mount Song in Henan, China.

The event featured stars from six continents with 144 contestants from 47 countries participating. A total of 10 champions were crowned the “2024 World Shaolin Kung Fu Stars”.

Clips of the young kung fu star has been making the rounds on social media, generating plenty of praise for Zhang’s extraordinary abilities.

This is a sample of what is being said.

With one comparing the young lass to an animated character with supreme martial arts skills.

While another noted the extreme discipline that is required to be able to pull off such moves.

However, one netizen noted that it is imperative that the child’s happiness is of the utmost importance, insinuating that such accomplishments cannot be achieved at the expense of the child’s emotional and mental well-being.

With another echoing those sentiments wondering if a nine-year-old actually enjoys the gruelling practice sessions required to achieve such levels of skill.

However, a few reckoned that the clip is reminiscent of actress Linda Blair’s contortionist act in the horror classic – The Exorcist.

One jokingly said this was not a child but a demo of China’s first self-autonomous robots!

Another netizen also quite succinctly pointed out that Zhang probably did not spend her entire day glued to a mobile device.

The wire story also notes that since debuting in 2022, the Shaolin Games have served as a cultural envoy for Shaolin, garnering attention from various cultural groups.

The event has received accolades and well-wishes from ambassadors, government officials, parliament members, and religious leaders worldwide.

Commendations from scholars, martial artists, authors, celebrities and numerous Shaolin disciples have also poured in, highlighting the event’s role in fostering cultural exchange.

Given how much attention this video has got on social and traditional media, perhaps the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry may want to think along similar lines with events to promote Malaysia and its martial arts heritage.

Over to you, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. – Focus Malaysia

Bersih chairman refutes ‘Ambiga's 'most dictatorial’ claim against PM Anwar's govt

 

Bersih chairman Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz said any government, including the present administration, could transform into a dictatorship — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Bersih chairman Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz refuted his predecessor’s remark that labelled Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s administration as the “most dictatorial government”.

He acknowledged Ambiga Sreenevasan’s frustration with the slow pace of reform, noting that her sentiment was shared by civil society organisations, including Bersih.

“But to say that the present government is the ‘most dictatorial’ is seen to be quite extreme,” he said in a statement today.

Faisal went on to recount various points in Malaysia’s history that involved detentions without trial under the repealed Internal Security Act, including during “Ops Lalang” and the post-1998 “Reformasi” era.

He also cited the 1988 constitutional crisis, which led to amendments reducing the powers of the judiciar

“In the latest issue when the government intends to impose licensing laws on social media platforms, Bersih has stressed that it is a move that could potentially be used as a political weapon and so should not be rushed.

“Any government, including the present administration, could transform into a dictatorship unless civil society continues to call for reform,” he said.

He said without reforms, democracy will certainly whither, and even turn regressive.

“Similarly, without a democracy, it will close the space for implementation of reforms based on the people’s aspirations,” he said, adding that Bersih is committed to continuing the struggle for reforms.

“Therefore, the struggle to demand reforms and democracy should go hand-in-hand, realising that both are needed to strengthen the other,” he added.

On Monday, Ambiga, who led Bersih from 2011 to 2013, said she never imagined a Pakatan Harapan-led government would break its promises of reforming archaic laws, including the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA) 1984.

Her remarks were in response to a government announcement that all social media and internet messaging services with at least eight million registered users in the country must apply for a licence. - malaymail

PM Anwar extends Warriors’ Day greetings to armed forces, police

 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim salutes the security forces during a parade in conjunction with the 2024 Warriors’ Day celebration at Dataran Pahlawan Negara in Putrajaya, July 31, 2024. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today wished Happy Warriors’ Day to all Malaysian Armed Forces and Royal Malaysia Police personnel.

In his post on Facebook, Anwar expressed his appreciation for the contribution and sacrifices made by the security forces to the country.

“Today we commemorate and celebrate all the heroes of the country for their services, deeds and sacrifices in ensuring security and defending the sovereignty of the country.

“Thank you for fighting for our beloved race, religion and country. You are national heroes! Happy Warriors’ Day 2024,” he posted.

Warriors’ Day is among the government’s initiatives to recognise and honour the sacrifices of the nation’s heroes who perished defending the country’s sovereignty.

It is celebrated every July 31 since 1960. — Bernama

Polis tahan 1 majikan, selamatkan 3 pembantu rumah tak dibayar gaji

 

Tiga pembantu rumah warga asing yang disyaki tidak dibayar gaji sejak enam bulan lalu diselamatkan polis di Bandar Rimbayu, Teluk Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat, semalam. (Gambar PDRM)

KUALA LUMPUR: 

Polis menyelamatkan tiga pembantu rumah asing yang disyaki tidak dibayar gaji sejak enam bulan lepas dan menahan seorang majikan wanita dalam Op Pintas di Bandar Rimbayu di Kuala Langat, semalam.

Ketua Penolong Pengarah D3 Bukit Aman Soffian Santong berkata operasi itu dilakukan oleh Bahagian D3 Antipemerdagangan Orang dan Penyeludupan Migran (Atipsom) Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah (JSJ) Bukit Aman.

“Dua pembantu rumah warga Indonesia dan seorang rakyat Nepal yang berusia dalam lingkungan umur 30 hingga 44 tahun itu diselamatkan di sebuah kediaman dua tingkat pada 11 malam.

Polis turut menahan seorang wanita tempatan berusia 62 tahun yang juga majikan mangsa serta seorang wanita Indonesia berusia 37 tahun,

 katanya dalam kenyataan.

Mangsa dipercayai bekerja di rumah itu tanpa bayaran sementara menunggu mendapat pekerjaan di tempat lain.

Siasatan awal mendapati suspek yang disyaki ejen pembantu rumah tidak berdaftar dan menjanjikan mangsa dengan gaji RM1,200 sebulan.

Beliau berkata suspek yang ditahan dibawa ke Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Kuala Langat bagi siasatan lanjut. - FMT

Akta perlindungan data peribadi dipinda kerana kepesatan teknologi, kata Gobind

 

Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo berkata kepesatan teknologi yang memerlukan masyarakat seiring menggunakan platform digital untuk tujuan perniagaan, namun pada masa sama mengharapkan perlindungan. (Gambar Bernama)

KUALA LUMPUR: 

Pindaan terhadap Akta Perlindungan Data Peribadi 2010 dilaksanakan kerana kepesatan teknologi yang memerlukan masyarakat seiring menggunakan platform digital untuk tujuan perniagaan, namun pada masa sama mengharapkan perlindungan, kata Menteri Digital Gobind Singh Deo.

Beliau berkata kerajaan perlu memperhalusi dan meneliti risiko akibat penggunaan platform digital agar data peribadi pengguna tidak disalah guna, meskipun sedar era digital sememangnya membawa banyak peluang khususnya ekonomi.

Gobind berkata pada tahun lepas, sebanyak 23% Keluaran Dalam Negara Kasar (KDNK) disumbangkan sektor ekonomi digital dan angka itu dijangka meningkat kepada 25.5% pada 2025.

Beliau berkata dalam aspek pelaburan yang diluluskan pula, ekonomi digital mencatatkan RM330 bilion pada tahun lepas, berbanding RM268 bilion pada tahun sebelumnya.

“Ini impak sebenarnya apa yang kita sebut sebagai ekonomi digital, ia mendatangkan manfaat yang cukup besar. Tetapi dalam masa yang sama saya mengaku bahawa sama-sama dengan peluang tersebut juga ada risikonya.

Jadi dalam keadaan tersebut kerajaan perlu lihat kepada teknologi baharu dan kita memperuntukkan undang-undang untuk melindungi mereka yang menggunakan platform digital. Satu caranya adalah untuk kita menggubal undang-undang begini, yang kita mengambil langkah-langkah untuk melindungi data peribadi,

 katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika menggulung perbahasan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) Perlindungan Data Peribadi (Pindaan) 2024 di Dewan Negara.

RUU yang antaranya bertujuan menaikkan kadar denda daripada RM300,000 kepada RM1 juta bagi kesalahan dilakukan pengawal data atau pemprosesan data yang melanggar prinsip perlindungan data peribadi itu, diluluskan dengan lebih suara bersetuju setelah dibahaskan 21 Senator.

Terdahulu, ketika membentangkan RUU itu untuk bacaan kali kedua, Gobind berkata RUU berkenaan tidak melibatkan sebarang pindaan yang melibatkan pemakaian akta yang sama terhadap kerajaan persekutuan dan kerajaan negeri.

Beliau berkata ini kerana buat masa ini, terdapat akta dan peraturan lain yang mengawal selia pegawai-pegawai awam iaitu Akta Rahsia Rasmi 1972 dan Peraturan-Peraturan Pegawai Awam (Kelakuan dan Tatatertib) 1993, sekiranya pegawai awam disabitkan dengan isu ketirisan semasa mengendalikan data.

Gobind berkata pihaknya melalui Jabatan Digital Negara (JDN) juga sedang membangunkan satu akta baharu mengenai perkongsian data dalam sektor awam, yang dijangka akan dibentangkan seawal-awalnya pada sesi akan datang.

Elemen kawal selia perlindungan data peribadi turut dikaji dan diambil kira di dalam akta baharu ini,

 katanya.

Persidangan Dewan Negara bersambung esok. - FMT