16 Oktober 2013

People walk against strong wind and rain in Tokyo on Oct 16, 2013. Pic: AFP
People walk against strong wind and rain in Tokyo on Oct 16, 2013.
TOKYO: At least 13 people are known to have died after a powerful typhoon lashed Japan's Pacific coast, police said Wednesday, warning that the death toll was likely to rise.
Typhoon Wipha, dubbed the strongest in a decade, caused landslides that buried houses as it churned past an island just south of Tokyo. "We've confirmed that 13 people have died, and the number is likely to increase later," a police official in Oshima told AFP. Broadcaster NHK said 50 people were unaccounted for after houses were destroyed or swept away by a series of landslides and floods on Oshima, 120 kilometers (75 miles) south of the Japanese capital.
Many of the bodies of those who died were found in houses that had been splintered by huge volumes of earth sent crashing down mountainsides by torrential rains and strong winds. Footage from the island showed ruined wooden houses half buried in mud. Mangled trees and other debris were piled up around them. Many local residents had sought shelter in evacuation centers, reporting dirty water had been gushing into their homes, according to local media.
Emergency workers had rescued two people who were trapped inside a destroyed house by around 8am (2300 GMT), NHK said, adding police and firefighters were having difficulty getting to some stricken areas. The bodies of two of those who died were discovered in a swollen river, while one other was pulled from a crushed house, NHK said. "City hall and fire station officials are doing rescue work in places accessible," a local official told AFP.
The local authority has not been able to confirm the whereabouts of 50 of the island's more than 8,300 residents, NHK reported. It was not known if they were simply unable to make contact or if their situation was more grave. Tokyo Metropolitan Police is to dispatch about 50 special police officers to the island as reinforcements, Jiji Press said. A further three people were missing in the greater Tokyo area, officials and reports said. 
In Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo, helicopters were being used to look for two elementary school boys who were believed to have been near a beach during the storm, a police spokesman said. And fears were growing for the safety of a man in his 50s in Chiba prefecture, who has been missing since telling police there had been a landslide behind his house.
At a train station east of Tokyo, a large landslide underneath the track left sleepers exposed, a spokeswoman for Keisei Electric Railway said. The Keisei line is one of the major rail access ways to the busy Narita Airport, the main international gateway to Tokyo. More than 400 flights to and from Tokyo have been cancelled, most of them domestic, according to major Japanese airlines All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.
Two flights between Tokyo and Seoul and another two flights between Tokyo and Hong Kong were among the cancellations, ANA said. Altogether, the cancellations affected plans of some 61,600 travelers, the airlines said. Further north, the operator of the battered Fukushima nuclear plant said it had released some rain water that was trapped inside its barrages, but added that its radiation reading was within safety limits.
It reported no ill effects on the power station, where thousands of tonnes of radiation-polluted water are being stored in tanks after being used to cool reactors. Typhoon Wipha, which had not made landfall, brought heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo's metropolitan area, heavily disrupting the morning commute for hundreds of thousands of people.
At 0100 GMT, it was located in the Pacific some 160 kilometers (99 miles) east of Koriyama in Fukushima prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. It was moving northeast, gradually shifting away from Japan, the agency said.

Japan Typhoon Toll Hits 13, Set To Rise.

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People walk against strong wind and rain in Tokyo on Oct 16, 2013. Pic: AFP
People walk against strong wind and rain in Tokyo on Oct 16, 2013.
TOKYO: At least 13 people are known to have died after a powerful typhoon lashed Japan's Pacific coast, police said Wednesday, warning that the death toll was likely to rise.
Typhoon Wipha, dubbed the strongest in a decade, caused landslides that buried houses as it churned past an island just south of Tokyo. "We've confirmed that 13 people have died, and the number is likely to increase later," a police official in Oshima told AFP. Broadcaster NHK said 50 people were unaccounted for after houses were destroyed or swept away by a series of landslides and floods on Oshima, 120 kilometers (75 miles) south of the Japanese capital.
Many of the bodies of those who died were found in houses that had been splintered by huge volumes of earth sent crashing down mountainsides by torrential rains and strong winds. Footage from the island showed ruined wooden houses half buried in mud. Mangled trees and other debris were piled up around them. Many local residents had sought shelter in evacuation centers, reporting dirty water had been gushing into their homes, according to local media.
Emergency workers had rescued two people who were trapped inside a destroyed house by around 8am (2300 GMT), NHK said, adding police and firefighters were having difficulty getting to some stricken areas. The bodies of two of those who died were discovered in a swollen river, while one other was pulled from a crushed house, NHK said. "City hall and fire station officials are doing rescue work in places accessible," a local official told AFP.
The local authority has not been able to confirm the whereabouts of 50 of the island's more than 8,300 residents, NHK reported. It was not known if they were simply unable to make contact or if their situation was more grave. Tokyo Metropolitan Police is to dispatch about 50 special police officers to the island as reinforcements, Jiji Press said. A further three people were missing in the greater Tokyo area, officials and reports said. 
In Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo, helicopters were being used to look for two elementary school boys who were believed to have been near a beach during the storm, a police spokesman said. And fears were growing for the safety of a man in his 50s in Chiba prefecture, who has been missing since telling police there had been a landslide behind his house.
At a train station east of Tokyo, a large landslide underneath the track left sleepers exposed, a spokeswoman for Keisei Electric Railway said. The Keisei line is one of the major rail access ways to the busy Narita Airport, the main international gateway to Tokyo. More than 400 flights to and from Tokyo have been cancelled, most of them domestic, according to major Japanese airlines All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.
Two flights between Tokyo and Seoul and another two flights between Tokyo and Hong Kong were among the cancellations, ANA said. Altogether, the cancellations affected plans of some 61,600 travelers, the airlines said. Further north, the operator of the battered Fukushima nuclear plant said it had released some rain water that was trapped inside its barrages, but added that its radiation reading was within safety limits.
It reported no ill effects on the power station, where thousands of tonnes of radiation-polluted water are being stored in tanks after being used to cool reactors. Typhoon Wipha, which had not made landfall, brought heavy rains and strong winds to Tokyo's metropolitan area, heavily disrupting the morning commute for hundreds of thousands of people.
At 0100 GMT, it was located in the Pacific some 160 kilometers (99 miles) east of Koriyama in Fukushima prefecture, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. It was moving northeast, gradually shifting away from Japan, the agency said.
Kredit foto Faisol Mustafa.
Pelakon Almy Nadia mengakui memaafkan bekas kekasihnya yang juga seorang pelakon, Fizz Fairuz dan berharap peminat mendoakan yang terbaik untuk masa hadapan mereka.
Memetik kenyataan di Utusan, jelas aktres berusia 27 tahun itu, dia bertindak sedemikian kerana yakin Fizz kini sudah banyak berubah berbanding sebelumnya dan tidak salah baginya untuk memaafkan individu yang sedia untuk berubah.
"Bagi saya tidak guna kami bersengketa kerana bidang ini kecil sahaja. Jika kami bermasam muka adalah lebih sukar untuk berada dalam bidang ini, jadi saya terima permohonan maaf daripada dia. "Tentang hubungan antara kami kini, saya tidak mahu memberi sebarang komen kerana saya seorang wanita dan biarlah ia menjadi rahsia buat waktu ini.
"Apa yang boleh saya harapkan adalah masyarakat khususnya peminat agar sentiasa mendoakan yang terbaik sama ada buat saya dan juga Fizz," jelasnya. Sebelum ini, Almy dan Fizz pernah bercinta selama tujuh tahun tetapi putus di tengah jalan pada sekitar 2011 sebelum Fizz bertunang dengan wanita lain yang kemudian didakwanya sebagai isteri orang.

Almy Nadia Maaafkan Fizz Fairuz.

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Kredit foto Faisol Mustafa.
Pelakon Almy Nadia mengakui memaafkan bekas kekasihnya yang juga seorang pelakon, Fizz Fairuz dan berharap peminat mendoakan yang terbaik untuk masa hadapan mereka.
Memetik kenyataan di Utusan, jelas aktres berusia 27 tahun itu, dia bertindak sedemikian kerana yakin Fizz kini sudah banyak berubah berbanding sebelumnya dan tidak salah baginya untuk memaafkan individu yang sedia untuk berubah.
"Bagi saya tidak guna kami bersengketa kerana bidang ini kecil sahaja. Jika kami bermasam muka adalah lebih sukar untuk berada dalam bidang ini, jadi saya terima permohonan maaf daripada dia. "Tentang hubungan antara kami kini, saya tidak mahu memberi sebarang komen kerana saya seorang wanita dan biarlah ia menjadi rahsia buat waktu ini.
"Apa yang boleh saya harapkan adalah masyarakat khususnya peminat agar sentiasa mendoakan yang terbaik sama ada buat saya dan juga Fizz," jelasnya. Sebelum ini, Almy dan Fizz pernah bercinta selama tujuh tahun tetapi putus di tengah jalan pada sekitar 2011 sebelum Fizz bertunang dengan wanita lain yang kemudian didakwanya sebagai isteri orang.
RUMAH tempat seorang anggota polis berpangkat sarjan terlepas tembakan yang mengenai seorang budak lelaki ketika mangsa melalui jalan tar mini (kanan) di Kampung Belanja Kiri dekat Parit, Perak kelmarin./Pic:Kosmo
RUMAH tempat seorang anggota polis berpangkat sarjan terlepas tembakan yang mengenai seorang budak lelaki ketika mangsa melalui jalan tar mini (kanan) di Kampung Belanja Kiri dekat Parit, Perak kelmarin. 

PARIT: Seorang anggota polis tidak menyangka kepulangannya untuk menyambut Hari Raya Aidiladha bersama keluarga mertua di Kampung Belanja Kiri dekat sini berakhir dengan tragedi kelmarin. Dalam kejadian pada pukul 4.30 petang itu, suspek yang berpangkat sarjan dipercayai terlepas tembakan menyebabkan seorang budak lelaki cedera parah.
Mohd. Amar Mohd. Azizi, 10, yang cedera di leher dikejarkan ke sebuah klinik berdekatan sebelum dirujuk ke Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB), Ipoh bagi menjalani pembedahan membuang peluru di dalam kerongkongnya. Ketua Polis Daerah Perak Tengah, Superintendan Mohamad Fakri Che Sulaiman  berkata, kejadian dipercayai berlaku ketika anggota itu yang duduk di atas tangga di hadapan rumah mertuanya sedang mengosongkan peluru daripada pistol jenis P99.
"Tiba-tiba satu das tembakan terlepas mengenai leher seorang budak lelaki yang kebetulan lalu di hadapan rumah mertua anggota tersebut. "Mangsa yang cedera rebah di atas jalan tar mini mini dan dikejarkan ke klinik berhampiran bagi mendapatkan rawatan " katanya kepada Kosmo! di sini semalam.

Peluru Dalam Kerongkong Budak.

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RUMAH tempat seorang anggota polis berpangkat sarjan terlepas tembakan yang mengenai seorang budak lelaki ketika mangsa melalui jalan tar mini (kanan) di Kampung Belanja Kiri dekat Parit, Perak kelmarin./Pic:Kosmo
RUMAH tempat seorang anggota polis berpangkat sarjan terlepas tembakan yang mengenai seorang budak lelaki ketika mangsa melalui jalan tar mini (kanan) di Kampung Belanja Kiri dekat Parit, Perak kelmarin. 

PARIT: Seorang anggota polis tidak menyangka kepulangannya untuk menyambut Hari Raya Aidiladha bersama keluarga mertua di Kampung Belanja Kiri dekat sini berakhir dengan tragedi kelmarin. Dalam kejadian pada pukul 4.30 petang itu, suspek yang berpangkat sarjan dipercayai terlepas tembakan menyebabkan seorang budak lelaki cedera parah.
Mohd. Amar Mohd. Azizi, 10, yang cedera di leher dikejarkan ke sebuah klinik berdekatan sebelum dirujuk ke Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB), Ipoh bagi menjalani pembedahan membuang peluru di dalam kerongkongnya. Ketua Polis Daerah Perak Tengah, Superintendan Mohamad Fakri Che Sulaiman  berkata, kejadian dipercayai berlaku ketika anggota itu yang duduk di atas tangga di hadapan rumah mertuanya sedang mengosongkan peluru daripada pistol jenis P99.
"Tiba-tiba satu das tembakan terlepas mengenai leher seorang budak lelaki yang kebetulan lalu di hadapan rumah mertua anggota tersebut. "Mangsa yang cedera rebah di atas jalan tar mini mini dan dikejarkan ke klinik berhampiran bagi mendapatkan rawatan " katanya kepada Kosmo! di sini semalam.
Sekadar gambar hiasan/ Pic: antarapos.com
RAUB: Seorang lelaki hidup dalam kebimbangan apabila gadis dikenalinya melalui laman sosial mengugut akan menyebarkan gambar bogelnya, jika dia tidak membayar RM5,000 bagi menutup aibnya.
Kejadian itu berlaku 7 Oktober lalu, apabila mangsa berusia 20 tahun berkenalan dengan gadis berkenaan menerusi laman sosial, sebelum suspek memintanya memuat turun aplikasi baru bagi membolehkan mereka berbual melalui panggilan video. Ketua Polis Daerah Raub, Superintendan Wan Samsudin Wan Osman, berkata siasatan mendapati mangsa dipujuk gadis itu untuk berbogel melalui aplikasi panggilan video dan mangsa yang tidak memikirkan risiko, mengikut arahan gadis itu.
“Selepas setengah jam mangsa berborak dengan gadis itu, mangsa diarahkan membuka alamat laman sosial lain dan mendapati gambarnya dalam keadaan bogel dipaparkan pada laman itu. “Suspek kemudian menghubungi mangsa dan mengugut akan menyebarkan gambar itu jika tidak membuat pembayaran melalui penghantaran ekspres atas nama seorang gadis dipercayai warga Filipina dalam tempoh ditetapkan,” katanya.
Wan Samsudin berkata, mangsa kemudian membuat laporan di Balai Polis Raub, malam kelmarin.

Di Ugut RM5000, Elak Gambar Bogel Di Sebar.

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Sekadar gambar hiasan/ Pic: antarapos.com
RAUB: Seorang lelaki hidup dalam kebimbangan apabila gadis dikenalinya melalui laman sosial mengugut akan menyebarkan gambar bogelnya, jika dia tidak membayar RM5,000 bagi menutup aibnya.
Kejadian itu berlaku 7 Oktober lalu, apabila mangsa berusia 20 tahun berkenalan dengan gadis berkenaan menerusi laman sosial, sebelum suspek memintanya memuat turun aplikasi baru bagi membolehkan mereka berbual melalui panggilan video. Ketua Polis Daerah Raub, Superintendan Wan Samsudin Wan Osman, berkata siasatan mendapati mangsa dipujuk gadis itu untuk berbogel melalui aplikasi panggilan video dan mangsa yang tidak memikirkan risiko, mengikut arahan gadis itu.
“Selepas setengah jam mangsa berborak dengan gadis itu, mangsa diarahkan membuka alamat laman sosial lain dan mendapati gambarnya dalam keadaan bogel dipaparkan pada laman itu. “Suspek kemudian menghubungi mangsa dan mengugut akan menyebarkan gambar itu jika tidak membuat pembayaran melalui penghantaran ekspres atas nama seorang gadis dipercayai warga Filipina dalam tempoh ditetapkan,” katanya.
Wan Samsudin berkata, mangsa kemudian membuat laporan di Balai Polis Raub, malam kelmarin.
Filepic of Lahad Datu
PULAU BANGGI: Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) director-general Datuk Mohammad Mentek has ordered an immediate stop to rumors of more Sulu terrorist attacks on Sabah. He said those who continued to spread such rumors would face legal action.
"We regret that lately certain people have deliberately spread rumors through the Internet, letters and telephone calls to frighten the people," he said when speaking at the Aidiladha sacrificial ritual at the Kg Karakit Mosque near here today. Also present were Banggi state assemblyman Datuk Abdul Mijul Unaini and Esscom defence division director Maj Gen Datuk Abdul Halim Jalal. 
Mohammad advised the people not to believe rumors spread by irresponsible parties which brought about undue fear and worry among the residents. "Please refer such rumors to the police station or ESSCOM for verification," he said. Mohammad also invited island residents, especially in Pulau Banggi, to be the eyes and ears of the government in channeling information which could threaten national security and sovereignty. In making the call, Mohammad said the measure was important to ensure quick action was taken to repel the terrorists.
Mohammad said the Sulu terrorist attack in Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu, in early March should be a lesson as the situation now was no longer like before. "Attacks can take place at any time if we are complacent about defending the country's sovereignty and security," he said. Mohammad said this was because the state, including Pulau Banggi, was only a few nautical miles from neighboring countries.
He said the long coastline of Sabah, of over 1,773 kilometers from Kudat to Tawau, and some 486 islands in the waters of the state encouraged illegal immigration. "As such, if we do not want to be encroached, we need the close and continuous cooperation of the people," he said, adding that the islanders were more aware or knew in advance of outsiders attempting to come in.

ESSCOM Chief Orders Stop To Rumors Of Sulu Attacks On Sabah.

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Filepic of Lahad Datu
PULAU BANGGI: Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) director-general Datuk Mohammad Mentek has ordered an immediate stop to rumors of more Sulu terrorist attacks on Sabah. He said those who continued to spread such rumors would face legal action.
"We regret that lately certain people have deliberately spread rumors through the Internet, letters and telephone calls to frighten the people," he said when speaking at the Aidiladha sacrificial ritual at the Kg Karakit Mosque near here today. Also present were Banggi state assemblyman Datuk Abdul Mijul Unaini and Esscom defence division director Maj Gen Datuk Abdul Halim Jalal. 
Mohammad advised the people not to believe rumors spread by irresponsible parties which brought about undue fear and worry among the residents. "Please refer such rumors to the police station or ESSCOM for verification," he said. Mohammad also invited island residents, especially in Pulau Banggi, to be the eyes and ears of the government in channeling information which could threaten national security and sovereignty. In making the call, Mohammad said the measure was important to ensure quick action was taken to repel the terrorists.
Mohammad said the Sulu terrorist attack in Kampung Tanduo, Lahad Datu, in early March should be a lesson as the situation now was no longer like before. "Attacks can take place at any time if we are complacent about defending the country's sovereignty and security," he said. Mohammad said this was because the state, including Pulau Banggi, was only a few nautical miles from neighboring countries.
He said the long coastline of Sabah, of over 1,773 kilometers from Kudat to Tawau, and some 486 islands in the waters of the state encouraged illegal immigration. "As such, if we do not want to be encroached, we need the close and continuous cooperation of the people," he said, adding that the islanders were more aware or knew in advance of outsiders attempting to come in.
We're Sorry - You're Not Hired Because You Just Graduated
Life of new graduates aren't getting easier.

 UNIVERSITY graduates are forever going to get the short end of the stick. If they thought years of tertiary education was tough on their brain and financial resources, when they graduate, things are about to get worse.
Because they are not going to get employed. Well, at least most of them aren’t. Every year, some 180,000 fresh graduates enter the labour market, and for most of these graduates, they will be left standing with their scrolls firmly in their hand and mouths agape, because employers everywhere aren’t interested in hiring. A recent revelation by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) revealed that the number of job vacancies registered by employers in June 2013 dropped by 35.7% to 107,796 compared with 167,968 vacancies at the same time last year. 
According MEF there are fewer openings now because about 915,000 private sector employees had been retained in the workforce for the next five years. With the slowing down of the world economy that triggered a significant drop in exports, manufacturing companies for example, are taking austerity measures in managing costs, so they either respond by letting go of their existing staff or have entirely stopped hiring new ones.
Fresh out-of-the university graduates are sidelined because companies are no longer interested in training them and instead favour experienced manpower. Last week, we reported that the number of unemployed persons, as of July 2013 is at 3 per cent, according to Department of Statistics Malaysia. Although economically it places our country at zero unemployment, we only need to take a look beyond the official numbers to see that there are actually 421,200 people out there who are not working – out of which, a small chunk is new graduates.
Why shouldn’t our new graduates be competitive in the labour market? What’s missing from them? Malaysian Digest looks deeper into some of the root causes for the lack of competitiveness and desirability of fresh graduates in Malaysia. Though different companies look for different criterias in their candidates, these companies do share one common criterion – all of them start their evaluation by going through the candidate’s resume.
So how do our graduates fare? "It all depends on the (respective) professions but coming from the legal profession, I first look at the results (of various achievements) from their resume, and then I look into how they speak. The business that we’re in, the language commonly used is English. “So (fluency of the English) language is very important," the managing partner of Naqiz and Partners, Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin, explains. According to Syed, his company over the years had developed a unique methodology on how they evaluate their candidates by going through their resumes.
"Our firm has grown (through the years), (today) consisting of 30 lawyers in Kuala Lumpur and 10 lawyers based in Jakarta. “We are also listed in directories of top-tier firms. So now we can afford to be choosier. “(We went) from accepting graduates (who scored an) under a 3-point CGPA (result) to only recruiting those who are 3-point scorers and above,” added Syed. Syed also said that besides judging candidates on their examination results, he also judges them on their personality traits and saw that self-confidence in new graduates does not score very high.
"Our graduates seem to be lacking in confidence.” Glaring errors in resumes are also apparent with new graduates. “And in our field, first impressions are important. There are no shortcuts to success but these graduates need to relook at their resumes before submitting it. “Grammatical errors are (not tolerated). Prepare a decent photo of yourself and dress to impress during the interview," is Syed’s blunt advice to job-hunters out there.
Sharing his personal experience, Syed told us of a particular bad interview session where he had to abruptly leave the room. "I once had a candidate who was a graduate. He came to the interview like he was in a great hurry. He also brought his bike with him, was improperly dressed and sweating profusely. He was so smelly that I couldn't stand it any further and left,” said Syed, with hints of a quiet laughter. Syed then goes back into serious mode.
"The danger about fresh graduates you train them (only to see them) leaving (the job) anyway. The women, meanwhile, may opt for other priorities in life such as ending up as housewives, or migrate, or even leave to open up a business of their own, which I completely understand. “However, there is always room for (new grads).
They would have to start from the bottom such as formatting and researching," said Syed. Apart from the legal profession, what do other employers think of the competitiveness of fresh graduates?

AIZAT: About 50 percent of the fresh graduates I had interviewed basically did not know what it is they wanted to do and this led to not having the urge and interest in the field. These fresh graduates are just too pampered. pic: mD
AIZAT: About 50 percent of the fresh graduates I had interviewed basically did not know what it is they wanted to do and this led to not having the urge and interest in the field. These fresh graduates are just too pampered. 
Co-founder and creative director of Louco Media Sdn Bhd., Ahmad Aizat Paharodzi, said he personally favours fresh graduates over experienced staff. "For us in the creative field, the term experience is different than other sectors as working experience is not our top priority when seeking candidates. As long as the candidate knows how to use the software and have the experience in using it, have keen interest and creativity, then you're mostly hired.
"In this industry, we start from the bottom. So hiring fresh graduates is not an issue since they are economical to us as well," said the 28-year-old boss. However, Aizat, who had co-founded the small setup four years ago with his friend and colleague, A'riff Abdullah, said he had felt disappointment from the fresh graduates he had previously interviewed. "About 50% of the fresh graduates I had interviewed basically did not know what it is they wanted to do and this led to not having the urge and interest in the field. 
hese fresh graduates are just too pampered," he said with a tinge of annoyance in his voice. Although this is so, Aizat said he does think the other 50% had left a positive impression on him. "The good thing about the young and fresh graduates is that some of them are a lot more creative, having grown up with new technology, and can pick up new software faster. Because of this exposure, we prefer the fresh graduates more for their creativity and fresh minds," explained Aizat.
In the creative field, Aizat said resumes and portfolios are important, but not as crucial as the keen interest and a creative mind. "When studying a course in design, you should obviously know the basics, such as Microsoft Office. Those things, does not need to be highlighted in your resume if you are in this field. Aizat had also seen candidates that went a bit too far in trying to leave a flowery impression. "We had an incident once where a candidate actually made her resume sweetly scented.
I find this unnecessary though. If you wish to be in this field, you need to have the drive and effort to learn and explore more on your own. “Qualification is important, but most creative people are not top students anyways and it doesn’t matter to us. As long as you can do work and are creative, that is what we look for," he said. What about the point of view of HR departments? Any advice? Human Resource Manager of Aydeross Resources Sdn. Bhd. Natasha Zain said many fresh graduates would simply apply for a job without even going through the requirements given.
"We understand that not all employers are created equal. But most of them candidates, who had the skills and capabilities to make the cut of a second interview, blew it because of their disastrous interviewing skills. "As a head of Human Resource, the first think I look at is the resume. Most fresh graduates don't understand that we want to see clarity and definition in a relevant, concise and focused form. An overly long resume is not at all impressive but a ridiculously short resume is equally dangerous as well," she said.
Natasha said most fresh graduates are not prepared for their interview and that they take things for granted. "Proofread your resume before sending it, do not dress for failure, and since most fresh graduates are internet savvy, spend a few minutes to research on the new company or business. Natasha added the some of the graduates seem to lack professional courtesy, all the small things that are overlooked by them. "In order to improve, candidates should make a right sized resumes.
It's a door opener. Ask really good questions in the interview, it matters. Dress up, as it will make you feel better during the interview, and stay focused," she said. The effectiveness of Malaysia’s economic transformation nearing 2020 is highly dependent on the capability of its labour workforce in taking the country towards the high-income nation target. So before they can become useful to the country, new graduates must transform themselves into highly competitive individuals, equipped with sharp wit, a high intellect and measureable results.
They must be presentable in appearance, methodical yet steadfast in their approach, and carry the kind of confidence to hold their head high at all times. Only then will they be ready for that job interview.

We're Sorry- You're Not Hired Because You Just Graduated.

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We're Sorry - You're Not Hired Because You Just Graduated
Life of new graduates aren't getting easier.

 UNIVERSITY graduates are forever going to get the short end of the stick. If they thought years of tertiary education was tough on their brain and financial resources, when they graduate, things are about to get worse.
Because they are not going to get employed. Well, at least most of them aren’t. Every year, some 180,000 fresh graduates enter the labour market, and for most of these graduates, they will be left standing with their scrolls firmly in their hand and mouths agape, because employers everywhere aren’t interested in hiring. A recent revelation by the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) revealed that the number of job vacancies registered by employers in June 2013 dropped by 35.7% to 107,796 compared with 167,968 vacancies at the same time last year. 
According MEF there are fewer openings now because about 915,000 private sector employees had been retained in the workforce for the next five years. With the slowing down of the world economy that triggered a significant drop in exports, manufacturing companies for example, are taking austerity measures in managing costs, so they either respond by letting go of their existing staff or have entirely stopped hiring new ones.
Fresh out-of-the university graduates are sidelined because companies are no longer interested in training them and instead favour experienced manpower. Last week, we reported that the number of unemployed persons, as of July 2013 is at 3 per cent, according to Department of Statistics Malaysia. Although economically it places our country at zero unemployment, we only need to take a look beyond the official numbers to see that there are actually 421,200 people out there who are not working – out of which, a small chunk is new graduates.
Why shouldn’t our new graduates be competitive in the labour market? What’s missing from them? Malaysian Digest looks deeper into some of the root causes for the lack of competitiveness and desirability of fresh graduates in Malaysia. Though different companies look for different criterias in their candidates, these companies do share one common criterion – all of them start their evaluation by going through the candidate’s resume.
So how do our graduates fare? "It all depends on the (respective) professions but coming from the legal profession, I first look at the results (of various achievements) from their resume, and then I look into how they speak. The business that we’re in, the language commonly used is English. “So (fluency of the English) language is very important," the managing partner of Naqiz and Partners, Syed Naqiz Shahabuddin, explains. According to Syed, his company over the years had developed a unique methodology on how they evaluate their candidates by going through their resumes.
"Our firm has grown (through the years), (today) consisting of 30 lawyers in Kuala Lumpur and 10 lawyers based in Jakarta. “We are also listed in directories of top-tier firms. So now we can afford to be choosier. “(We went) from accepting graduates (who scored an) under a 3-point CGPA (result) to only recruiting those who are 3-point scorers and above,” added Syed. Syed also said that besides judging candidates on their examination results, he also judges them on their personality traits and saw that self-confidence in new graduates does not score very high.
"Our graduates seem to be lacking in confidence.” Glaring errors in resumes are also apparent with new graduates. “And in our field, first impressions are important. There are no shortcuts to success but these graduates need to relook at their resumes before submitting it. “Grammatical errors are (not tolerated). Prepare a decent photo of yourself and dress to impress during the interview," is Syed’s blunt advice to job-hunters out there.
Sharing his personal experience, Syed told us of a particular bad interview session where he had to abruptly leave the room. "I once had a candidate who was a graduate. He came to the interview like he was in a great hurry. He also brought his bike with him, was improperly dressed and sweating profusely. He was so smelly that I couldn't stand it any further and left,” said Syed, with hints of a quiet laughter. Syed then goes back into serious mode.
"The danger about fresh graduates you train them (only to see them) leaving (the job) anyway. The women, meanwhile, may opt for other priorities in life such as ending up as housewives, or migrate, or even leave to open up a business of their own, which I completely understand. “However, there is always room for (new grads).
They would have to start from the bottom such as formatting and researching," said Syed. Apart from the legal profession, what do other employers think of the competitiveness of fresh graduates?

AIZAT: About 50 percent of the fresh graduates I had interviewed basically did not know what it is they wanted to do and this led to not having the urge and interest in the field. These fresh graduates are just too pampered. pic: mD
AIZAT: About 50 percent of the fresh graduates I had interviewed basically did not know what it is they wanted to do and this led to not having the urge and interest in the field. These fresh graduates are just too pampered. 
Co-founder and creative director of Louco Media Sdn Bhd., Ahmad Aizat Paharodzi, said he personally favours fresh graduates over experienced staff. "For us in the creative field, the term experience is different than other sectors as working experience is not our top priority when seeking candidates. As long as the candidate knows how to use the software and have the experience in using it, have keen interest and creativity, then you're mostly hired.
"In this industry, we start from the bottom. So hiring fresh graduates is not an issue since they are economical to us as well," said the 28-year-old boss. However, Aizat, who had co-founded the small setup four years ago with his friend and colleague, A'riff Abdullah, said he had felt disappointment from the fresh graduates he had previously interviewed. "About 50% of the fresh graduates I had interviewed basically did not know what it is they wanted to do and this led to not having the urge and interest in the field. 
hese fresh graduates are just too pampered," he said with a tinge of annoyance in his voice. Although this is so, Aizat said he does think the other 50% had left a positive impression on him. "The good thing about the young and fresh graduates is that some of them are a lot more creative, having grown up with new technology, and can pick up new software faster. Because of this exposure, we prefer the fresh graduates more for their creativity and fresh minds," explained Aizat.
In the creative field, Aizat said resumes and portfolios are important, but not as crucial as the keen interest and a creative mind. "When studying a course in design, you should obviously know the basics, such as Microsoft Office. Those things, does not need to be highlighted in your resume if you are in this field. Aizat had also seen candidates that went a bit too far in trying to leave a flowery impression. "We had an incident once where a candidate actually made her resume sweetly scented.
I find this unnecessary though. If you wish to be in this field, you need to have the drive and effort to learn and explore more on your own. “Qualification is important, but most creative people are not top students anyways and it doesn’t matter to us. As long as you can do work and are creative, that is what we look for," he said. What about the point of view of HR departments? Any advice? Human Resource Manager of Aydeross Resources Sdn. Bhd. Natasha Zain said many fresh graduates would simply apply for a job without even going through the requirements given.
"We understand that not all employers are created equal. But most of them candidates, who had the skills and capabilities to make the cut of a second interview, blew it because of their disastrous interviewing skills. "As a head of Human Resource, the first think I look at is the resume. Most fresh graduates don't understand that we want to see clarity and definition in a relevant, concise and focused form. An overly long resume is not at all impressive but a ridiculously short resume is equally dangerous as well," she said.
Natasha said most fresh graduates are not prepared for their interview and that they take things for granted. "Proofread your resume before sending it, do not dress for failure, and since most fresh graduates are internet savvy, spend a few minutes to research on the new company or business. Natasha added the some of the graduates seem to lack professional courtesy, all the small things that are overlooked by them. "In order to improve, candidates should make a right sized resumes.
It's a door opener. Ask really good questions in the interview, it matters. Dress up, as it will make you feel better during the interview, and stay focused," she said. The effectiveness of Malaysia’s economic transformation nearing 2020 is highly dependent on the capability of its labour workforce in taking the country towards the high-income nation target. So before they can become useful to the country, new graduates must transform themselves into highly competitive individuals, equipped with sharp wit, a high intellect and measureable results.
They must be presentable in appearance, methodical yet steadfast in their approach, and carry the kind of confidence to hold their head high at all times. Only then will they be ready for that job interview.
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Fire and Rescue Department personnel were seen trying to coax him from jumping to his death. A large crowd has gathered on the street below

Man Attempting To Commit Suicide At Hospital In Penang.

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GEORGE TOWN: A man believed to be in his 30s, has been sitting by a window ledge of the 17th floor of a private hospital here since 1pm, contemplating suicide.
Fire and Rescue Department personnel were seen trying to coax him from jumping to his death. A large crowd has gathered on the street below
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Sikit masa dulu pelakon kacukan Melayu-Jerman ini gosipkan bercinta sakan (dalam diam) dengan pelakon Bront Palarae. Bagaimanapun gosip itu berlalu begitu saja hinggalah apabila kisah perkahwinan Bront dengan wanita pilihan yang diadakan secara senyap-senyap diketahui umum beberapa bulan lepas.
Dan baru-baru ini Cristina atau lebih mesra disapa Crissie pula telah mengikat tali pertunangan dengan jejaka pilihan ibunya pada 13 Oktober 2013 (semalam). Bagaimanapun Crissie dilihat tidak menggembar-gemburkan pertunangannya itu di laman sosial, malah tidak ada sebarang petunjuk diberikan di Twitter miliknya.
Namun begitu, majlis penuh berseri itu turut dihadiri oleh Hanis Zalikha yang merangkap kawan baik kepada Crissie. Pelakon berusia 28 tahun ini kelihatan ayu mengenakan pakaian warna kuning berlabuci sambil duduk di atas pelamin yang turut dihias cantik.

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Crissie difahamkan akan menamatkan zaman bujang dengan kenalan lamanya itu pada bulan Januari tahun hadapan. Pelakon ini yang pernah menyertai program Pilih Kasih 2 mula dikenali melalui drama bersiri Bicara Hati. Baru-baru ini jugadia membintangi filem KIL dan digandingkan bersama Redza Minhat.

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Sementara itu dalam laporan mStar online menyebut, pelakon ini bakal mendirikan rumah tangga dengan lelaki pilihan ibunya itu pada 22 Januari 2014 di kampung halamannya, Kuantan, Pahang.

Christina Suzzane Bertunang Senyap-Senyap, Nikah 2014.

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Sikit masa dulu pelakon kacukan Melayu-Jerman ini gosipkan bercinta sakan (dalam diam) dengan pelakon Bront Palarae. Bagaimanapun gosip itu berlalu begitu saja hinggalah apabila kisah perkahwinan Bront dengan wanita pilihan yang diadakan secara senyap-senyap diketahui umum beberapa bulan lepas.
Dan baru-baru ini Cristina atau lebih mesra disapa Crissie pula telah mengikat tali pertunangan dengan jejaka pilihan ibunya pada 13 Oktober 2013 (semalam). Bagaimanapun Crissie dilihat tidak menggembar-gemburkan pertunangannya itu di laman sosial, malah tidak ada sebarang petunjuk diberikan di Twitter miliknya.
Namun begitu, majlis penuh berseri itu turut dihadiri oleh Hanis Zalikha yang merangkap kawan baik kepada Crissie. Pelakon berusia 28 tahun ini kelihatan ayu mengenakan pakaian warna kuning berlabuci sambil duduk di atas pelamin yang turut dihias cantik.

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Crissie difahamkan akan menamatkan zaman bujang dengan kenalan lamanya itu pada bulan Januari tahun hadapan. Pelakon ini yang pernah menyertai program Pilih Kasih 2 mula dikenali melalui drama bersiri Bicara Hati. Baru-baru ini jugadia membintangi filem KIL dan digandingkan bersama Redza Minhat.

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Sementara itu dalam laporan mStar online menyebut, pelakon ini bakal mendirikan rumah tangga dengan lelaki pilihan ibunya itu pada 22 Januari 2014 di kampung halamannya, Kuantan, Pahang.
Kredit foto Faisol Mustafa.
Pasangan suami isteri yang mencetuskan kontroversi sejak beberapa minggu yang lalu akhirnya menyiarkan sekeping gambar anak sulung mereka iaitu Ahmad Fakharuddin Attar Suhairil di Instagram milik Wawa.

.Wawa dan Aeril yang mengesahkan pernikahan mereka sejak setahun yang lalu pada sidang akhbar jumaat yang lepas kini dikhabarkan tertekan dengan situasi yang melanda mereka akibat sikap berdolak dalih. Terbaru timbul pula isu yang mengatakan ikatan pertunangan Wawa dengan bekas kekasihnya masih belum putus sewaktu berkahwin dengan Aeril. Apa-apa pun kami ucapkan semoga berbahagia hingga ke akhir hayat.

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Kredit foto Faisol Mustafa.
Pasangan suami isteri yang mencetuskan kontroversi sejak beberapa minggu yang lalu akhirnya menyiarkan sekeping gambar anak sulung mereka iaitu Ahmad Fakharuddin Attar Suhairil di Instagram milik Wawa.

.Wawa dan Aeril yang mengesahkan pernikahan mereka sejak setahun yang lalu pada sidang akhbar jumaat yang lepas kini dikhabarkan tertekan dengan situasi yang melanda mereka akibat sikap berdolak dalih. Terbaru timbul pula isu yang mengatakan ikatan pertunangan Wawa dengan bekas kekasihnya masih belum putus sewaktu berkahwin dengan Aeril. Apa-apa pun kami ucapkan semoga berbahagia hingga ke akhir hayat.
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Sekali tengok klip video terbaru Britney Spears berjudul Work B***** memang pasti terpedaya. Mesti ramai yang fikir, wah, ibu tunggal pun mampu miliki bentuk badan menggiurkan.
Namun rupa-rupanya kita semua terpedaya! HOAX Films telah mengeluarkan gambar-gambar penggambaran klip video terbaru Britney yang belum di edit dan sememangnya kami semua terkejut. Rupa-rupanya Britney tidaklah selangsing yang kami bayangkan! Dalam gambar sebelum di edit,jelas kelihatan Brit lebih berperut dan miliki paha lebih besar. 
auh berbeza dengan gambaran yang kami lihat dalam klip video selama ini! Bagus juga gambar-gambar ini didedahkan. Tidaklah kami rasa berdosa sangat kerana terlebih makan sempena Hari Raya Korban ini.

Britney tipu!

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Sekali tengok klip video terbaru Britney Spears berjudul Work B***** memang pasti terpedaya. Mesti ramai yang fikir, wah, ibu tunggal pun mampu miliki bentuk badan menggiurkan.
Namun rupa-rupanya kita semua terpedaya! HOAX Films telah mengeluarkan gambar-gambar penggambaran klip video terbaru Britney yang belum di edit dan sememangnya kami semua terkejut. Rupa-rupanya Britney tidaklah selangsing yang kami bayangkan! Dalam gambar sebelum di edit,jelas kelihatan Brit lebih berperut dan miliki paha lebih besar. 
auh berbeza dengan gambaran yang kami lihat dalam klip video selama ini! Bagus juga gambar-gambar ini didedahkan. Tidaklah kami rasa berdosa sangat kerana terlebih makan sempena Hari Raya Korban ini.
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Police in Myanmar said Monday they were investigating a series of mysterious bomb blasts that have left two people dead and several wounded in recent days.
A man and a woman were killed and another person was injured in an explosion Friday at a guesthouse in the town of Taunggu about 65 kilometres (40 miles) from the capital Naypyidaw, police said. Two other devices exploded in Yangon on Sunday -- one at a bus stop and another under a truck which wounded two teenagers, according to the authorities. Two more makeshift devices were found in the cities of Yangon and Mandalay on Monday.
"We cannot say who is responsible for these acts," said Police Lieutenant General Min Aung of the Myanmar Police Force's intelligence and security department. "We're still investigating. The system they used is the same in all the cases. We think an organisation or a person planted them all," he told AFP by telephone from Naypyidaw. He said security had been stepped up in Yangon. Bomb blasts were relatively common under the former junta, which usually blamed the explosions on armed exile groups or ethnic rebels.
But such explosions are less common under a new quasi-civilian government which took power in 2011, promising political reforms and efforts to end long-running ethnic insurgencies. In a message posted on its official Facebook page, the Yangon police appealed to people to be vigilant for any suspicious objects at railway stations, bus stops and other public places.
"We also urge people to cooperate to find those causing unrest and casualties with explosions," it said. President Thein Sein's reformist government has reached tentative peace deals with the major ethnic minority rebel groups in the country, which has been racked by civil wars since independence from Britain in 1948. But the nation has been rocked by several outbreaks of Buddhist-Muslim religious violence since June 2012 that has left about 250 people dead and more than 140,000 left homeless, mostly Muslims.

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Police in Myanmar said Monday they were investigating a series of mysterious bomb blasts that have left two people dead and several wounded in recent days.
A man and a woman were killed and another person was injured in an explosion Friday at a guesthouse in the town of Taunggu about 65 kilometres (40 miles) from the capital Naypyidaw, police said. Two other devices exploded in Yangon on Sunday -- one at a bus stop and another under a truck which wounded two teenagers, according to the authorities. Two more makeshift devices were found in the cities of Yangon and Mandalay on Monday.
"We cannot say who is responsible for these acts," said Police Lieutenant General Min Aung of the Myanmar Police Force's intelligence and security department. "We're still investigating. The system they used is the same in all the cases. We think an organisation or a person planted them all," he told AFP by telephone from Naypyidaw. He said security had been stepped up in Yangon. Bomb blasts were relatively common under the former junta, which usually blamed the explosions on armed exile groups or ethnic rebels.
But such explosions are less common under a new quasi-civilian government which took power in 2011, promising political reforms and efforts to end long-running ethnic insurgencies. In a message posted on its official Facebook page, the Yangon police appealed to people to be vigilant for any suspicious objects at railway stations, bus stops and other public places.
"We also urge people to cooperate to find those causing unrest and casualties with explosions," it said. President Thein Sein's reformist government has reached tentative peace deals with the major ethnic minority rebel groups in the country, which has been racked by civil wars since independence from Britain in 1948. But the nation has been rocked by several outbreaks of Buddhist-Muslim religious violence since June 2012 that has left about 250 people dead and more than 140,000 left homeless, mostly Muslims.
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Three of the six aid workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross kidnapped in Syria have been freed, along with a colleague from the Red Crescent, the ICRC said Monday.
"Three ICRC colleagues and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer have been released and are safe and sound. We are waiting for further information about the other three colleagues," ICRC spokesman Ewan Watson told AFP.
Watson did not say who was thought to be responsible for the aid workers' abduction Sunday, which took place as their convoy drove from the northwestern Idlib province back to the Syrian capital Damascus after delivering medical aid.
The ICRC has not revealed details of the aid workers' nationalities, though it earlier said that most of the group were Syrian.

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Three of the six aid workers from the International Committee of the Red Cross kidnapped in Syria have been freed, along with a colleague from the Red Crescent, the ICRC said Monday.
"Three ICRC colleagues and the Syrian Arab Red Crescent volunteer have been released and are safe and sound. We are waiting for further information about the other three colleagues," ICRC spokesman Ewan Watson told AFP.
Watson did not say who was thought to be responsible for the aid workers' abduction Sunday, which took place as their convoy drove from the northwestern Idlib province back to the Syrian capital Damascus after delivering medical aid.
The ICRC has not revealed details of the aid workers' nationalities, though it earlier said that most of the group were Syrian.
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The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck the central Philippines rose to 99 on Wednesday and would likely climb further as rescuers reached isolated areas, authorities said.
A 7.1-magnitude quake struck the island of Bohol on Tuesday morning, destroying centuries-old churches and triggering landslides that engulfed homes alongside coastal highways. The confirmed death toll rose from 93 on Tuesday night to 99 as authorities gained a clearer picture of the destruction, the civil defence chief for the central islands, Minda Morante, told AFP.
"We expect the number to increase considering there are still areas that need search and rescue (personnel) and there are areas where they need more aid," she said. Bohol and the neighbouring island of Cebu, which are both popular tourist attractions because of their pristine beaches and historic churches, bore the brunt of the quake.
Most of the confirmed casualties were on Bohol.

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The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck the central Philippines rose to 99 on Wednesday and would likely climb further as rescuers reached isolated areas, authorities said.
A 7.1-magnitude quake struck the island of Bohol on Tuesday morning, destroying centuries-old churches and triggering landslides that engulfed homes alongside coastal highways. The confirmed death toll rose from 93 on Tuesday night to 99 as authorities gained a clearer picture of the destruction, the civil defence chief for the central islands, Minda Morante, told AFP.
"We expect the number to increase considering there are still areas that need search and rescue (personnel) and there are areas where they need more aid," she said. Bohol and the neighbouring island of Cebu, which are both popular tourist attractions because of their pristine beaches and historic churches, bore the brunt of the quake.
Most of the confirmed casualties were on Bohol.
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France's safety watchdog said on Tuesday it was standing by existing recommendations for mobile phones, wifi and cellphone relay antennas, saying their emissions had "no demonstrated impact" on health. The National Agency for Health, Food and Environmental Safety (Anses) said that, in lab tests, electromagnetic emissions had had a "biological" effect on cells, although evidence for this was "limited."
But it saw no grounds for recommending any changes to existing laws as there was "no demonstrated impact" on health. It said, though, it would make a recommendation that children and big users of mobile phones limit their exposure to the devices. The report was issued by a panel of 16 experts, who looked at more than 300 scientific studies that have been published since 2009, when the recommendations were last assessed. 
The panel noted some studies that have suggested a higher long-term risk of brain cancer for heavy users of mobile phones, Anses said. "In the light of current knowledge, given the rapid evolution of technologies and their uses, Anses recommends limiting the population's exposure to radio frequency energy -- in particular for mobile phones, and particularly for children and heavy users -- and to control general exposure to relay antennas," it said.
Dominique Gombert, head of risk assessment at Anses, said that heavy use of mobile phones was considered to be 40 minutes a day in conversation. Options for consumers include using a hands-off kit or selecting a phone with lower electromagnetic emissions, Anses said. Mobile phones are the biggest single source of everyday exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the agency said.

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France's safety watchdog said on Tuesday it was standing by existing recommendations for mobile phones, wifi and cellphone relay antennas, saying their emissions had "no demonstrated impact" on health. The National Agency for Health, Food and Environmental Safety (Anses) said that, in lab tests, electromagnetic emissions had had a "biological" effect on cells, although evidence for this was "limited."
But it saw no grounds for recommending any changes to existing laws as there was "no demonstrated impact" on health. It said, though, it would make a recommendation that children and big users of mobile phones limit their exposure to the devices. The report was issued by a panel of 16 experts, who looked at more than 300 scientific studies that have been published since 2009, when the recommendations were last assessed. 
The panel noted some studies that have suggested a higher long-term risk of brain cancer for heavy users of mobile phones, Anses said. "In the light of current knowledge, given the rapid evolution of technologies and their uses, Anses recommends limiting the population's exposure to radio frequency energy -- in particular for mobile phones, and particularly for children and heavy users -- and to control general exposure to relay antennas," it said.
Dominique Gombert, head of risk assessment at Anses, said that heavy use of mobile phones was considered to be 40 minutes a day in conversation. Options for consumers include using a hands-off kit or selecting a phone with lower electromagnetic emissions, Anses said. Mobile phones are the biggest single source of everyday exposure to electromagnetic radiation, the agency said.

Wee Wern (right) during the US Open

Low Wee Wern made the cut to reach the US Open quarter-finals after disappointing the home crowd in Philadelphia. The Penangite sent their representative Amanda Sohby packing in four games, taking 41 minutes in the glass court in Drexel University to secure her berth 2-11, 11-6, 11-9. 11-5.
Home favourite Sohby did everything right in the first game to put Wee Wern in a passive stance. But all of that changed after Wee Wern, who has compatriot Nicol David sitting in her corner, raised the tempo to make Sohby struggle for points. 
Wee Wern took control of the match after winning game four to lead 2-1, and just cruised through Sohby, who made too many errors in the fifth to allow Wee Wern to advance. "Playing on the glass is so different," said Wee Wern. "This court is punishing if you get stuck at the back, and if you give Amanda anything loose she will punish you.
"I just couldn't get it past her in the first, but with Nicol giving me advice I started to step up more - playing a bit more like she does!" The seventh seed will face a tough quarter-final opponent in Raneem El Weleily, who shut her compatriot Omneya Abdel Kawy down 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 8-11, 11-9.

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Wee Wern (right) during the US Open

Low Wee Wern made the cut to reach the US Open quarter-finals after disappointing the home crowd in Philadelphia. The Penangite sent their representative Amanda Sohby packing in four games, taking 41 minutes in the glass court in Drexel University to secure her berth 2-11, 11-6, 11-9. 11-5.
Home favourite Sohby did everything right in the first game to put Wee Wern in a passive stance. But all of that changed after Wee Wern, who has compatriot Nicol David sitting in her corner, raised the tempo to make Sohby struggle for points. 
Wee Wern took control of the match after winning game four to lead 2-1, and just cruised through Sohby, who made too many errors in the fifth to allow Wee Wern to advance. "Playing on the glass is so different," said Wee Wern. "This court is punishing if you get stuck at the back, and if you give Amanda anything loose she will punish you.
"I just couldn't get it past her in the first, but with Nicol giving me advice I started to step up more - playing a bit more like she does!" The seventh seed will face a tough quarter-final opponent in Raneem El Weleily, who shut her compatriot Omneya Abdel Kawy down 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 8-11, 11-9.
Norshahrul (tengah)selepas menjaringkan gol penyamaan

Skuad Harimau Malaya terpaksa berpuas hati dengan hanya mengutip satu mata selepas terikat seri 1-1 dengan Bahrain pada perlawanan peringkat kumpulan D, kelayakan Piala Asia 2015 di Stadium Shah Alam malam ini.
Malaysia berada di tangga ketiga dengan mengumpul empat mata selepas mengharungi empat perlawanan, manakala Bahrain terus mengungguli kumpulan D dengan tujuh mata, perbezaan satu mata di hadapan pencabar terdekat, Qatar yang mengumpul enam mata. Corak perlawanan pada awal babak pertama agak seimbang apabila kedua pasukan bertali arus melakukan serangan untuk mencari gol pembukaan namun gagal menghasilkan sebarang jaringan.
Usaha ketua pasukan negara Safiq Rahim untuk menjaringkan gol pembukaan pada minit ke-43 gagal apabila sepakan deras yang dilakukannya dari luar kotak penalti tersasar daripada gawang gol yang dikawal kemas oleh Sayed Mohamed Jaafar. Bahrain berjaya memecah kebuntuan pada penghujung tambahan separuh masa pertama menerusi rembatan kencang dari luar kotak penalti yang dilakukan oleh pemain pertahanannya, Abdulla Ahmed Saleh Abdulla Aman.
Bersambung pada babak kedua perlawanan, skuad bimbingan Datuk K. Rajagobal kembali bangkit menyamakan kedudukan menerusi jaringan oleh penyerang berbisa negara, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha pada minit ke-71. Percubaan Norshahrul untuk menggandakan jaringan pada akhir babak perlawanan gagal apabila sepakan deras yang dilakukannya dari luar kotak penalti sedikit tersasar daripada gawang.
Pada aksi berikutnya Harimau Malaya akan berkunjung ke National Stadium, Manama, Bahrain pada 15 Nov bagi perlawanan timbal balik perlawanan keempat peringkat kumpulan D, pusingan Kelayakan Piala Asia 2015.

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Norshahrul (tengah)selepas menjaringkan gol penyamaan

Skuad Harimau Malaya terpaksa berpuas hati dengan hanya mengutip satu mata selepas terikat seri 1-1 dengan Bahrain pada perlawanan peringkat kumpulan D, kelayakan Piala Asia 2015 di Stadium Shah Alam malam ini.
Malaysia berada di tangga ketiga dengan mengumpul empat mata selepas mengharungi empat perlawanan, manakala Bahrain terus mengungguli kumpulan D dengan tujuh mata, perbezaan satu mata di hadapan pencabar terdekat, Qatar yang mengumpul enam mata. Corak perlawanan pada awal babak pertama agak seimbang apabila kedua pasukan bertali arus melakukan serangan untuk mencari gol pembukaan namun gagal menghasilkan sebarang jaringan.
Usaha ketua pasukan negara Safiq Rahim untuk menjaringkan gol pembukaan pada minit ke-43 gagal apabila sepakan deras yang dilakukannya dari luar kotak penalti tersasar daripada gawang gol yang dikawal kemas oleh Sayed Mohamed Jaafar. Bahrain berjaya memecah kebuntuan pada penghujung tambahan separuh masa pertama menerusi rembatan kencang dari luar kotak penalti yang dilakukan oleh pemain pertahanannya, Abdulla Ahmed Saleh Abdulla Aman.
Bersambung pada babak kedua perlawanan, skuad bimbingan Datuk K. Rajagobal kembali bangkit menyamakan kedudukan menerusi jaringan oleh penyerang berbisa negara, Norshahrul Idlan Talaha pada minit ke-71. Percubaan Norshahrul untuk menggandakan jaringan pada akhir babak perlawanan gagal apabila sepakan deras yang dilakukannya dari luar kotak penalti sedikit tersasar daripada gawang.
Pada aksi berikutnya Harimau Malaya akan berkunjung ke National Stadium, Manama, Bahrain pada 15 Nov bagi perlawanan timbal balik perlawanan keempat peringkat kumpulan D, pusingan Kelayakan Piala Asia 2015.
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Sitting on a wall of his collapsed one-room house in eastern India, B. Chinnaya reflects on the devastation that Cyclone Phailin wrought on his once vibrant fishing village. "I built this house with my own hands, with my own hard earned money," Chinnaya said as he tried to replace the tin roof.
"When I came back to the village, I couldn't help but break down into tears. All that hard work got washed away," he said. Chinnaya was among the one million residents from across Orissa and neighbouring states who fled to shelters on Saturday to escape the ferocious storm which uprooted trees, mangled power powers and flattened homes.
While the biggest evacuation in Indian history was hailed for minimising loss of life, already poor fishermen and farmers have returned to their villages this week to discover the few possessions they had have been destroyed.
With both of his small, wooden fishing boats snapped in half by the cyclone's storm surge and powerful winds, and no savings to repair them, Chinnaya was blunt about his future.

 'No boat, no fish'


"No boat means no fish. No fish, no money," Chinnaya told AFP in Gopalpur village, in the heart of the cyclone zone. "God had something against me, I think, else he wouldn't have done this" he added.
Some 500,000 homes were partially or completely destroyed in the hardest-hit district of Ganjam which includes Gopalpur village, officials said. Livelihoods including small businesses have also been wrecked, while inland, crops were flooded.
Tarpaulins and plastic sheets were being distributed to those in need, along with basic food and water as part of a major relief operation under way across the region, officials said. At a school in Gopalpur, dozens of children sat in lines, eating rice and lentils served on giant banana-leaf plates. "I like eating here. The food is very good," said Santoshi Sahas, 11.
"I don't have an option really because we don't have a kitchen at home anymore, no food," she added. The local municipality started stockpiling food after weather officials warned the cyclone, India's biggest in 14 years, was barreling towards them from across the Bay of Bengal. A local official said there was enough food to feed 2,000 people for another 10 days.

 Planning pays off

"We started stocking up a good four days in advance and it really paid off," said Ashok Kumar Panda, the head of the local municipality.
"Everyone is getting food, the kids are fed without fail while their parents repair their homes and then the parents eat. We will continue feeding them until everything becomes normal," Panda said. But he admitted power would not be restored to the area for another three weeks, perhaps longer. And residents fear little or no government compensation to help them start over.
Santosh Behra, 45, said he was unsure where he would find the 100,000 rupees ($1,624) he estimates he needs to repair his small store and brick home, after the cyclone ripped off the thatched roof. "When I came back (from a shelter), most of the goods in my store were destroyed," Behra told AFP. "Soaked in water, all the dry foods went bad.
I opened the door and all the branches and mud came floating out on me," said Behra, adding that he had not eaten in four days. "The question is how will I get everything fixed? I don't have money and the government is nowhere in sight when we need some help," he said.

India's poor face grim rebuilding task after cyclone

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Sitting on a wall of his collapsed one-room house in eastern India, B. Chinnaya reflects on the devastation that Cyclone Phailin wrought on his once vibrant fishing village. "I built this house with my own hands, with my own hard earned money," Chinnaya said as he tried to replace the tin roof.
"When I came back to the village, I couldn't help but break down into tears. All that hard work got washed away," he said. Chinnaya was among the one million residents from across Orissa and neighbouring states who fled to shelters on Saturday to escape the ferocious storm which uprooted trees, mangled power powers and flattened homes.
While the biggest evacuation in Indian history was hailed for minimising loss of life, already poor fishermen and farmers have returned to their villages this week to discover the few possessions they had have been destroyed.
With both of his small, wooden fishing boats snapped in half by the cyclone's storm surge and powerful winds, and no savings to repair them, Chinnaya was blunt about his future.

 'No boat, no fish'


"No boat means no fish. No fish, no money," Chinnaya told AFP in Gopalpur village, in the heart of the cyclone zone. "God had something against me, I think, else he wouldn't have done this" he added.
Some 500,000 homes were partially or completely destroyed in the hardest-hit district of Ganjam which includes Gopalpur village, officials said. Livelihoods including small businesses have also been wrecked, while inland, crops were flooded.
Tarpaulins and plastic sheets were being distributed to those in need, along with basic food and water as part of a major relief operation under way across the region, officials said. At a school in Gopalpur, dozens of children sat in lines, eating rice and lentils served on giant banana-leaf plates. "I like eating here. The food is very good," said Santoshi Sahas, 11.
"I don't have an option really because we don't have a kitchen at home anymore, no food," she added. The local municipality started stockpiling food after weather officials warned the cyclone, India's biggest in 14 years, was barreling towards them from across the Bay of Bengal. A local official said there was enough food to feed 2,000 people for another 10 days.

 Planning pays off

"We started stocking up a good four days in advance and it really paid off," said Ashok Kumar Panda, the head of the local municipality.
"Everyone is getting food, the kids are fed without fail while their parents repair their homes and then the parents eat. We will continue feeding them until everything becomes normal," Panda said. But he admitted power would not be restored to the area for another three weeks, perhaps longer. And residents fear little or no government compensation to help them start over.
Santosh Behra, 45, said he was unsure where he would find the 100,000 rupees ($1,624) he estimates he needs to repair his small store and brick home, after the cyclone ripped off the thatched roof. "When I came back (from a shelter), most of the goods in my store were destroyed," Behra told AFP. "Soaked in water, all the dry foods went bad.
I opened the door and all the branches and mud came floating out on me," said Behra, adding that he had not eaten in four days. "The question is how will I get everything fixed? I don't have money and the government is nowhere in sight when we need some help," he said.
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Stephen Frears, the award-winning British director of "The Queen" and "Dangerous Liaisons", will this week start shooting his biopic of legendary-turned-notorious cyclist Lance Armstrong, French media said.
Filming of the provisionally titled "Cycling Project" will begin Friday in the French Alps, with other locations including the northeastern Ardennes region and Britain, the daily newspaper Le Parisien said. Frears's biopic will trace the career of the cancer survivor who finally admitted in January 2013 that he had cheated his way to a record seven Tour de France titles.
European companies Studiocanal and Working Title will co-produce the films, the trade journal Film Francais said. British actor Ben Foster from the TV series "Six Feet Under" will play the disgraced Armstrong who has been banned for life from the sport for taking performance-enhancing drugs. 
The screenplay by Danny Boyle's "Trance" writer John Hodge will be based on the book by journalist David Walsh, who investigated Armstrong and cycling's vast doping scandal.

Frears to start shooting Lance Armstrong biopic in France

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Stephen Frears, the award-winning British director of "The Queen" and "Dangerous Liaisons", will this week start shooting his biopic of legendary-turned-notorious cyclist Lance Armstrong, French media said.
Filming of the provisionally titled "Cycling Project" will begin Friday in the French Alps, with other locations including the northeastern Ardennes region and Britain, the daily newspaper Le Parisien said. Frears's biopic will trace the career of the cancer survivor who finally admitted in January 2013 that he had cheated his way to a record seven Tour de France titles.
European companies Studiocanal and Working Title will co-produce the films, the trade journal Film Francais said. British actor Ben Foster from the TV series "Six Feet Under" will play the disgraced Armstrong who has been banned for life from the sport for taking performance-enhancing drugs. 
The screenplay by Danny Boyle's "Trance" writer John Hodge will be based on the book by journalist David Walsh, who investigated Armstrong and cycling's vast doping scandal.
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Videogame titan Ubisoft said Tuesday it now expects to post an operating loss this year as it delays the release of two new titles. 
The France-based company said "Watch Dogs" and "The Crew", previously planned for release at the end of this year, will instead hit the market in its 2014-2015 fiscal year. The delay led the creator of games such as "Assassin's Creed" and "Just Dance" to reduce its sales figure for this year by nearly a third, from an upper estimate of 1.45 billion euros to 1.05 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
Ubisoft said it now expects a 2013-2014 operating loss of between 40 and 70 million euros. Despite the massive impact to its short-term financial outlook, Ubisoft co-founder and chief executive Yves Guillemot said he is convinced in the longer term the decision will prove right "both in terms of satisfaction for our fans and in terms of value creation for our shareholders."
He predicted strong momentum for PlayStation 4 and XboxOne will fuel a return to growth for the console market, which will help Ubisoft "achieve record operating income in fiscal 2014-2015 and 2015-2016."

Ubisoft warns of operating loss as delays release of two games

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Videogame titan Ubisoft said Tuesday it now expects to post an operating loss this year as it delays the release of two new titles. 
The France-based company said "Watch Dogs" and "The Crew", previously planned for release at the end of this year, will instead hit the market in its 2014-2015 fiscal year. The delay led the creator of games such as "Assassin's Creed" and "Just Dance" to reduce its sales figure for this year by nearly a third, from an upper estimate of 1.45 billion euros to 1.05 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
Ubisoft said it now expects a 2013-2014 operating loss of between 40 and 70 million euros. Despite the massive impact to its short-term financial outlook, Ubisoft co-founder and chief executive Yves Guillemot said he is convinced in the longer term the decision will prove right "both in terms of satisfaction for our fans and in terms of value creation for our shareholders."
He predicted strong momentum for PlayStation 4 and XboxOne will fuel a return to growth for the console market, which will help Ubisoft "achieve record operating income in fiscal 2014-2015 and 2015-2016."
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return to lead the Golden Globes ceremony in 2014 and 2015 after receiving rave reviews in January when they hosted for the first time.
The US duo -- long-time friends -- replaced Ricky Gervais, who hosted for three years despite his caustic humor aimed at star guests and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the show's organizer. "The two funny ladies are coming back to the Globes!" the HFPA announced on its website. 
"It's wonderful news," HFPA president Theo Kingma said. "They have always been our first choice as hosts and we're delighted they are back for the next two years." Although the pair met on network variety show Saturday Night Live,Fey is now best known for her long-running hit sitcom "30 Rock" and Poehler for hers, "Parks and Recreation."
The Globes are often seen as giving a good idea of how the Academy Awards may lean. The 71st ceremony is scheduled for January 12, and nominations are to be announced a month earlier.

Fey, Poehler sign to host next two Golden Globes

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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return to lead the Golden Globes ceremony in 2014 and 2015 after receiving rave reviews in January when they hosted for the first time.
The US duo -- long-time friends -- replaced Ricky Gervais, who hosted for three years despite his caustic humor aimed at star guests and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the show's organizer. "The two funny ladies are coming back to the Globes!" the HFPA announced on its website. 
"It's wonderful news," HFPA president Theo Kingma said. "They have always been our first choice as hosts and we're delighted they are back for the next two years." Although the pair met on network variety show Saturday Night Live,Fey is now best known for her long-running hit sitcom "30 Rock" and Poehler for hers, "Parks and Recreation."
The Globes are often seen as giving a good idea of how the Academy Awards may lean. The 71st ceremony is scheduled for January 12, and nominations are to be announced a month earlier.
Madonna-dihalau/
Sudah menjadi adab, kalau masuk ke panggung wayang, sila tutup telefon. Tidak kisahlah seandainya anda seorang YB yang pasti dicari Perdana Menteri, pastikan telefon disenyapkan agar orang lain boleh menonton wayang dengan tenang.
Baru-baru ini diva antarabangsa, Madonna turut dihalau sebuah panggung wayang. Biarpun ditegur berulang kali oleh pengunjung panggung lain, Madonna terus tidak mengendahkan mereka dan tumpukan kepada telefon beliau. Kini Madonna dihalang daripada menghadiri mana-mana panggung wayang Alamo Drafthouse sehingga beliau memohon maaf atas kelakuan biadab tersebut.
Bagaimana dengan anda? Kalau nak tengok wayang, tengok wayanglah buat apa tengok telefon.

Ape Ke Hal ! Madonna Di Halau!

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Madonna-dihalau/
Sudah menjadi adab, kalau masuk ke panggung wayang, sila tutup telefon. Tidak kisahlah seandainya anda seorang YB yang pasti dicari Perdana Menteri, pastikan telefon disenyapkan agar orang lain boleh menonton wayang dengan tenang.
Baru-baru ini diva antarabangsa, Madonna turut dihalau sebuah panggung wayang. Biarpun ditegur berulang kali oleh pengunjung panggung lain, Madonna terus tidak mengendahkan mereka dan tumpukan kepada telefon beliau. Kini Madonna dihalang daripada menghadiri mana-mana panggung wayang Alamo Drafthouse sehingga beliau memohon maaf atas kelakuan biadab tersebut.
Bagaimana dengan anda? Kalau nak tengok wayang, tengok wayanglah buat apa tengok telefon.
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Nampaknya perkahwinan buat kali keempat mungkin tidak bertuah mana. Penyanyi jelita Jennifer Lopez dikatakan sudah tidak sehaluan dengan buah hati, Casper Smart.
RadarOnline.com mendakwa Jennifer, 44 tahun, sudah berkali ingin memutuskan hubungan dengan Casper, 26 tahun, namun terasa berat hati mengenangkan betapa rapatnya hubungan Casper dengan kedua anak Jennifer. Mereka berdua pernah putus hubungan sementara bulan Jun lalu dan sambung semula.
Jennifer yang lebih suka biarkan hubungan sebagai sesuatu yang rahsia rasa seolah beliau dan Casper tidak sebulu (mungkin faktor usia) dan tidak ingin melakukan kesilapan sama seperti hubungan terdahulu beliau. Jennifer pernah berkahwin sebanyak tiga kali, salah satunya dengan penyanyi terkenal Marc Anthony dimana beliau miliki dua cahaya mata bersama.
Cinta pada usia manapun pasti sukar. Moga J.Lo temui apa yang beliau tercari.

Jennifer Lopez putus cinta?

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Nampaknya perkahwinan buat kali keempat mungkin tidak bertuah mana. Penyanyi jelita Jennifer Lopez dikatakan sudah tidak sehaluan dengan buah hati, Casper Smart.
RadarOnline.com mendakwa Jennifer, 44 tahun, sudah berkali ingin memutuskan hubungan dengan Casper, 26 tahun, namun terasa berat hati mengenangkan betapa rapatnya hubungan Casper dengan kedua anak Jennifer. Mereka berdua pernah putus hubungan sementara bulan Jun lalu dan sambung semula.
Jennifer yang lebih suka biarkan hubungan sebagai sesuatu yang rahsia rasa seolah beliau dan Casper tidak sebulu (mungkin faktor usia) dan tidak ingin melakukan kesilapan sama seperti hubungan terdahulu beliau. Jennifer pernah berkahwin sebanyak tiga kali, salah satunya dengan penyanyi terkenal Marc Anthony dimana beliau miliki dua cahaya mata bersama.
Cinta pada usia manapun pasti sukar. Moga J.Lo temui apa yang beliau tercari.
dato ac mizal berdakwah dengan cara rap
Hari ini umat Islam di seluruh dunia dengan penuh kesyukuran telah menyambut perayaan Hari Raya Aidil Adha. Aidi Adha juga sinonim dengan Hari Raya Haji di mana umat Islam akan berkumpul d tanah suci Mekah untuk menjalankan ibadah haji.
Selain itu, perayaan ini juga turut dikenali dengan nama Hari Raya Korban kerana sebahagian umat Islam seluruh dunia akan menjalankan ibadah korban dengan mengorbankan binatang ternakan mereka. Dalam erti kata lain, perayaan Aidil Adha sememangnya mendekatkan umat Islam dengan pelbagai ibadah sebagai tanda kita umat yang bersyukur.
Menyentuh bab ibadah, berdakwah juga merupakan salah satu cara kita beribadah dan nampaknya pengacara popular tanah air, Dato` AC Mizal mempunyai cara tersendiri dalam berdakwah. Bekas pengacara Akademi Fantasia dan Maharaja Lawak ini telah memilih lagu rap sebagai caranya untuk berdakwah.
Dan kerana itu, dia telah berkolobrasi dengan bekas juara AF3 iaitu Mawi dalam menghasilkan sebuah lagu bertajuk Al-Haq di mana Mawi sebagai penyanyi dan dia sendiri sebagai rapper. Al-Haq adalah sebuah lagu dakwah di mana banyak pengajaran di dalam liriknya yang mengingatkan kita kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa.
Untuk berbicara dengan lebih lanjut lagi mengenai lagu terbaru Mawi dan Dato` AC Mizal ini, kedua-dua mereka akan hadir dalam program MeleTOP malam ini sebagai tetamu jemputan. Selain itu, MeleTOP juga membawakan dua orang pelakon berbakat besar iaitu Syarif Sleeq dan Shukri Yahaya yang membintangi drama bersiri terbaru Sahabat.
Sahabat ialah sebuah drama tentang persahabatan yang hangat bersiaran di Astro Ria (104). Pelbagai cerita menarik dan perkembangan terbaru bakal dikongsi bersama oleh keempat-empat tetamu undangan ini khas sempena sambutan Hari Raya Aidil Adha. 
Jangan lupa menyaksikan MeleTOP malam ini bersama hos Neelofa dan Nabil Ahmad yang bersiaran pada jam 10 malam di Astro Ria (104) danMaya HD (135). 

DATO` AC MIZAL BERDAKWAH DENGAN CARA RAP

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dato ac mizal berdakwah dengan cara rap
Hari ini umat Islam di seluruh dunia dengan penuh kesyukuran telah menyambut perayaan Hari Raya Aidil Adha. Aidi Adha juga sinonim dengan Hari Raya Haji di mana umat Islam akan berkumpul d tanah suci Mekah untuk menjalankan ibadah haji.
Selain itu, perayaan ini juga turut dikenali dengan nama Hari Raya Korban kerana sebahagian umat Islam seluruh dunia akan menjalankan ibadah korban dengan mengorbankan binatang ternakan mereka. Dalam erti kata lain, perayaan Aidil Adha sememangnya mendekatkan umat Islam dengan pelbagai ibadah sebagai tanda kita umat yang bersyukur.
Menyentuh bab ibadah, berdakwah juga merupakan salah satu cara kita beribadah dan nampaknya pengacara popular tanah air, Dato` AC Mizal mempunyai cara tersendiri dalam berdakwah. Bekas pengacara Akademi Fantasia dan Maharaja Lawak ini telah memilih lagu rap sebagai caranya untuk berdakwah.
Dan kerana itu, dia telah berkolobrasi dengan bekas juara AF3 iaitu Mawi dalam menghasilkan sebuah lagu bertajuk Al-Haq di mana Mawi sebagai penyanyi dan dia sendiri sebagai rapper. Al-Haq adalah sebuah lagu dakwah di mana banyak pengajaran di dalam liriknya yang mengingatkan kita kepada Tuhan Yang Maha Esa.
Untuk berbicara dengan lebih lanjut lagi mengenai lagu terbaru Mawi dan Dato` AC Mizal ini, kedua-dua mereka akan hadir dalam program MeleTOP malam ini sebagai tetamu jemputan. Selain itu, MeleTOP juga membawakan dua orang pelakon berbakat besar iaitu Syarif Sleeq dan Shukri Yahaya yang membintangi drama bersiri terbaru Sahabat.
Sahabat ialah sebuah drama tentang persahabatan yang hangat bersiaran di Astro Ria (104). Pelbagai cerita menarik dan perkembangan terbaru bakal dikongsi bersama oleh keempat-empat tetamu undangan ini khas sempena sambutan Hari Raya Aidil Adha. 
Jangan lupa menyaksikan MeleTOP malam ini bersama hos Neelofa dan Nabil Ahmad yang bersiaran pada jam 10 malam di Astro Ria (104) danMaya HD (135). 
mizz nina ajieb rakam lagu di korea apa motif statement dior
Menerusi pengakuan penyanyi Dior Sharil dalam akbar Utusan semalam yang mengatakan tiada lagi artis Malaysia membuat rakaman lagu di Korea Selatan membuat ramai peminat keliru dan tertanya-tanya. Kekeliruan ini turut dirasai Admin dan ia berbangkit memandangkan pengacara Ajieb Rosdi sebelum ini baru saja menamatkan peraduan teka tajuk lagu K-Pop nyanyiannya yang dijalankan di laman Astro Gempak melalui laman www.astrogempak.com.my/yohaengajieb.
Setahu Admin, lagu tersebut yang masih belum mempunyai tajuk telah dirakam sepenuhnya di Korea Selatan dan dicipta oleh komposer yang banyak membuat lagu untuk artis K-Pop. Jadi, macam mana pula Dior boleh beri kenyataan masih tiada lagi artis Malaysia yang cipta nama atau buat rakaman di Korea Selatan. Bagaimana pula dengan kes Mizz Nina yang berduet dengan Jay Park? Bukankah lagu itu juga dirakam di Korea Selatan?
Admin dapat tahu lagi, dari kenyataan Dior ini, peminat telah bertanya dan meminta respons Ajieb menerusi laman twitter dan facebooknya. Pun begitu, Admin ada terbaca status yang dikeluarkan Ajieb. Admin rasa ia ada kaitan dengan Dior. ì•„ 집Ajieb Rosdi ‏@AjiebRosdi dear#kpopers. Thanks respond about yesterday news. Rightnow, I cant say anything until my Korean management approved to say. Thanks Nampaknya,  Admin kena tunggulah dulu jawapan rasmi mengenai persoalan ini.
Yang penting, Admin tidak mahu pandai-pandai bagi pendapat kerana takut fakta salah. Yelah, ini bukan saja melibatkan industri Malaysia tetapi ia turut melibatkan industri muzik K-Pop yang sedang menakluk dunia.

MIZZ NINA, AJIEB RAKAM LAGU DI KOREA, APA MOTIF STATEMENT DIOR?

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mizz nina ajieb rakam lagu di korea apa motif statement dior
Menerusi pengakuan penyanyi Dior Sharil dalam akbar Utusan semalam yang mengatakan tiada lagi artis Malaysia membuat rakaman lagu di Korea Selatan membuat ramai peminat keliru dan tertanya-tanya. Kekeliruan ini turut dirasai Admin dan ia berbangkit memandangkan pengacara Ajieb Rosdi sebelum ini baru saja menamatkan peraduan teka tajuk lagu K-Pop nyanyiannya yang dijalankan di laman Astro Gempak melalui laman www.astrogempak.com.my/yohaengajieb.
Setahu Admin, lagu tersebut yang masih belum mempunyai tajuk telah dirakam sepenuhnya di Korea Selatan dan dicipta oleh komposer yang banyak membuat lagu untuk artis K-Pop. Jadi, macam mana pula Dior boleh beri kenyataan masih tiada lagi artis Malaysia yang cipta nama atau buat rakaman di Korea Selatan. Bagaimana pula dengan kes Mizz Nina yang berduet dengan Jay Park? Bukankah lagu itu juga dirakam di Korea Selatan?
Admin dapat tahu lagi, dari kenyataan Dior ini, peminat telah bertanya dan meminta respons Ajieb menerusi laman twitter dan facebooknya. Pun begitu, Admin ada terbaca status yang dikeluarkan Ajieb. Admin rasa ia ada kaitan dengan Dior. ì•„ 집Ajieb Rosdi ‏@AjiebRosdi dear#kpopers. Thanks respond about yesterday news. Rightnow, I cant say anything until my Korean management approved to say. Thanks Nampaknya,  Admin kena tunggulah dulu jawapan rasmi mengenai persoalan ini.
Yang penting, Admin tidak mahu pandai-pandai bagi pendapat kerana takut fakta salah. Yelah, ini bukan saja melibatkan industri Malaysia tetapi ia turut melibatkan industri muzik K-Pop yang sedang menakluk dunia.
sabhi saddi masuk wad kena bedah
Sebaik saja penyanyi lagu Nadiku, Sabhi Saddi mengumumkan bahawa dia sudah berkahwin dan mempunyai seorang anak, Admin mula jarang mendengar lagi cerita mengenai dirinya.
Namun, Admin mendapat tahu, Sabhi yang pernah menjadi peserta Masterchef Selebriti Malaysia musim kedua ini masih lagi aktif dan meneruskan kariernya sebagai penyanyi. Pun begitu, Admin amat terkejut apabila mendapat tahu bahawa Sabhi ketika ini sedang menderita sakit.
Tidak diketahui sakit apa sebenarnya, Admin dengar cerita Sabhi sedang dirawat di hospital dan bakal menjalani pembedahan. Apapun sakitnya, Admin doakan semoga Sabhi cepat sembuh dan kembali aktif seperti biasa.
Yang penting, usaha Sabhi kini bukan untuk rezekinya seorang saja, yelah, anaknya sudah pun semakin besar dan begitu juga tanggungjawabnya.

SABHI SADDI MASUK WAD, KENA BEDAH?

16.10.13 Unknown
sabhi saddi masuk wad kena bedah
Sebaik saja penyanyi lagu Nadiku, Sabhi Saddi mengumumkan bahawa dia sudah berkahwin dan mempunyai seorang anak, Admin mula jarang mendengar lagi cerita mengenai dirinya.
Namun, Admin mendapat tahu, Sabhi yang pernah menjadi peserta Masterchef Selebriti Malaysia musim kedua ini masih lagi aktif dan meneruskan kariernya sebagai penyanyi. Pun begitu, Admin amat terkejut apabila mendapat tahu bahawa Sabhi ketika ini sedang menderita sakit.
Tidak diketahui sakit apa sebenarnya, Admin dengar cerita Sabhi sedang dirawat di hospital dan bakal menjalani pembedahan. Apapun sakitnya, Admin doakan semoga Sabhi cepat sembuh dan kembali aktif seperti biasa.
Yang penting, usaha Sabhi kini bukan untuk rezekinya seorang saja, yelah, anaknya sudah pun semakin besar dan begitu juga tanggungjawabnya.
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