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Thinking of joining us? Come and check out what Qyra has to say with her experience in MYC!

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Adventures of Qyra in her life as a MYC.my Social Content Community Manager.

Let&rsquo;s be real here, many of us Malaysians frequently shop online and if you were to check your own Shopee basket, you&rsquo;ll definitely have stuff that you have not checked-out yet, am I right?
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But when it comes to shopping especially if it&rsquo;s for luxury goods online, we must always ensure that the we are purchasing the goods from a trustworthy seller and prevent ourselves from falling victim to scams operation.
For those who&rsquo;ve been following social media, you may of came across the story of a couple in Singapore who&rsquo;ve built a lavish lifestyle by scamming others.
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Meet 26-year-old Singaporean man Pi Jiapeng and his 27-year-old Thai national wife, Siriwipa Pansuk. His wife had founded a company which allegedly helps buyers from Singapore to procure luxury goods such as clothing items, handbags, jewellery, and watches. The two had also met on Tinder before marrying and going into business together.
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The two had took clients out for expensive meals and invited them to a well decorated landed-home along Holland Road as well. The couple had built a reputation for this business called &ldquo;Tradenation and Tradeluxury&rdquo; as they engage in procurement of luxury goods. The main reason why their business went well was due to social media influencers bolstering reviews about their physical stores as well as their e-commerce platform via Carousell.
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However, many had started suspecting the two when they would repeatedly made excuses as they could not fulfil orders after customers paid them. Multiple reports were made against the company with one customer allegedly losing out SGD $180,000 (~RM583,721.69).
Pi had bene arrested by the police and had his passport impounded, but was later released on bail. Meanwhile, Siriwipa had surrendered her passport and was cooperative with the investigation at the time before both of them had became unreachable.
Escaping Singapore to Malaysia
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As police investigate their case, the two had allegedly escaped Singapore by hiding in a Malaysian-registered lorry. The 40-year-old driver had been detailed for abetting the duo as well as a 38-year-old man who colluded with them. Red notices were given to them by Interpol which are usually issued if fugitives are wanted for prosecution or to severe sentence.
On August 11, the two were officially arrested by Malaysian authorities after Singaporean police had received a tip-off from the Royal Thai Police as they were said to be staying in a hotel in Johor Bahru. The two were later handed over to Singaporean law-enforcement officers at the Woodlands Checkpoint.
The two will be charged of criminal conspiracy to commit cheating and illegal departure and is expected to be charged today. The two had scammed an estimated amount of SGD $32 Million (~RM103 Million) in in unfulfilled orders as there is a total of 180 reports made against them.
This is a lesson for all as we should always be careful when purchasing goods online as well as not to scam people for a living or else, you&rsquo;ll end up like these two. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, The Straits Time, Mothership, CNA &amp; various cross references for context.
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The two had scammed Singaporeans a total of RM103 million and have 180 police reports on them.

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Wanted Scammer Couple From SG Arrested In Johor

Last month, many Marvel fans had felt disappointed over the fact that Thor: Love and Thunder was delayed and announced that it won&rsquo;t be playing on the big screens in our local cinemas.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1488/disney-announces-that-thor-love-and-thunder-wont-be-screening-in-malaysia">Disney Announces That 'Thor: Love And Thunder' Won&rsquo;t Be Screening In Malaysia</a>
But the main question lingered, why was it not screened?
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Well, it seems like Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin has finally confirmed that the movie was banned due to LGBT elements.
The revelation was revealed during a Q&amp;A session in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWw3-eaHyy4&amp;t=3528s">Dewan Negara</a> on 10 of August.
PAS Senator Datuk Ahmad Yahya had questioned if the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) will be looking towards enhancing the law to prevent the number of movies that promote ideologies that are not in line with the religions and cultures of the country.
Additionally, he also lauded KKMM for its firmness on banning movies such as Walt Disney&rsquo;s Lightyear recently.
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"Lately, there was a movie that failed to pass our censorship (board), and&nbsp;that was the latest&nbsp;Thor movie," he said.
"(It was banned) because it mentioned LGBT but we see right now there are many films with LGBT elements that slip past the censorship."
More films including LGBT elements
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As there are more films coming out, identifying these elements are becoming more subtle.
He references the historic film of Alexander the Great which he had watched when he was younger. In the film, Alexander and his confidant had come back from somewhere with tired faces, implying that the duo had &ldquo;done something&rdquo;
"That's how they promote LGBT," he said, adding, "Now there are many films on television, that passed (censorship), are full of LGBT elements. So, if there are those that slipped past censorship,&nbsp;we ask the community to help us,&rdquo; he said.
Ministry taking further action towards those who promote LGBT culture
Now with social media being the most influential tool out there, the ministry will be looking out for individuals who promote the culture in Malaysia.
One prime example of who they attempted to take action towards was Nur Sajat who had fled the country and obtained citizenship elsewhere.
Read: <a href="https://myc.my/admin/youth-issues/Australia%20Grants%20'Reborn'%20Sajat%20'Her'%20Gender%20Status">Australia Grants 'Reborn' Sajat 'Her' Gender Status</a>
"They are number one in promoting (LGBT). But we can't capture them. So, with a joint effort of the religious departments and the government, we will prevent LGBT culture from spreading."
Malaysia has a law which promote racial and religious tolerance but will not show tolerance towards male or female homosexuality. According to the federal penal code, those found guilty will face a prison sentence of up to 20 years and mandatory whipping.
How much control can the Malaysian government take over films?
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As much as they would like total control, the government can&rsquo;t do much and can&rsquo;t control companies with online streaming and over-the-top (OTT) platforms as they are based abroad. One example is Netflix, although they have a Malaysian office, their main HQ is based abroad.
According to Zahidi, the provisions in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 do not include censorship of such content. It is also spelled out under Section 3(3) he said.
OTT services such as Netflix are not like public broadcast services or private institutions in the country therefore, they don&rsquo;t need to answer to existing laws involving licencing and censorship in the country.
To end it off, Zahidi urges all Malaysians to practice self-control and use their own judgement before viewing such content.
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Parliament Malaysia, Variety &amp; various cross references for context.
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During the Dewan Negara, the Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister gave the official reason behind why Thor: Love and Thunder was banned in Malaysia.

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Government To Take Strict Action Towards LGBT Community And Films In Malaysia

Last time, our Transport Minister publicly announced the proposal of <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1540/government-to-lower-the-age-limit-for-vocational-license-to-18-causes-rage">lowering the age limit for vocational license to 18</a>, and deemed that it is to encourage young people into the gig economy.
Consequently, a lot of people have questioned the practicality of the bill itself. In their eyes, the bill was full of flaws and will ultimately chase away the youngsters; which is the contrary of the initial aim of the bill claimed by the government.
2 days after the bill introduction, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong made a press conference to correct his previous statements.
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He clarifies that delivery riders will NOT be needing the GDL to operate nor do they have to undergone the Puspakom inspection:
&ldquo;Yesterday, I watched a few videos that alleged we are forcing all p-hailing riders to take the GDL test, and some are also saying they will need a Puspakom inspection [for their vehicles]. I feel that that&rsquo;s not right.
He said, &rdquo;the amendments we are making to Act 333 of the Road Transport Act are only meant to regulate the p-hailing industry and [determine] how we are going to register those who are involved in this industry as p-hailing riders.&rdquo;
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Relatively, a new type of vocational license is what they initially aimed to launch for the delivery riders.
&ldquo;I promise you this is absolutely not the same as a GDL, which is meant for four-wheeled vehicles and requires drivers to take a special course and undergo a stringent process to obtain it. That is not the case,&rdquo; Wee insisted.
The Ministry wants to officially register the delivery riders with this new system. For now, since the license is in the early stage, it will function as a form of recognition of the delivery riders.
As for the price, it will cost &ldquo;only a few ringgit, not even RM10&rdquo;, &ldquo;subject to discussion with all stakeholders,&rdquo; said the Transport Minister.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660286360/unsigned/x1v1jx7xgqbsxniyhm9k.gif" />
Additionally, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong promised to provide a one-year moratorium to encourage the riders to request the license themselves.
Moratorium: a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of the payment.
Hmm&hellip; maybe it&rsquo;s not a bad proposal&hellip;
But still, the license requires riders to attend an introductory course.
<img src="https://wheelstrainingcentre.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/motorcycle-course.jpg" alt="Driving &amp; Motorcycle School Calgary | Wheels Training Centre" />
Instead of sitting for a full test, the riders will need to attend an approximate of 3 hours course to obtain the license.
This is done based on the concern of the report by Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) shared by the Transport Minister:
&ldquo;62% of delivery riders stopped in yellow boxes and pedestrian walkways. Another 14% used handphones while riding, while 7% of them ran red lights and made illegal U-turn; 3% of them rode against traffic flow.&rdquo;
For your information, this study was done using the &ldquo;Integrated Transport Information System (ITIS) to monitor the riding behavior of 16,038 riders on 11 roads in Kuala Lumpur.&rdquo;
All in all, &ldquo;we&rsquo;re creating this license to tell these riders nicely: do your jobs carefully,&rdquo; said Wee Ka Siong.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660286774/unsigned/liduewbdawx5icxlqz02.gif" />
Well, all cleared now. It is definitely better from the news we heard earlier this week. Plus, it is done for a better cause. Do you agree? Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Soya Cincau &amp; various cross references for context.
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Wee Ka Siong clarifies his means regarding the usage of the ‘vocational license’.

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Correction: P-Hailing Riders CAN Operate Without GDL

Hana, dul, set! Find your TREASURE!
Good news for all the Malaysian TREASURE MAKERS out there! TREASURE is collaborating with Korean convenience store emart24, and soon you can all begin the TREASURE hunts of your lives.
The campaign kicked off in South Korea in February 2022, and it is being launched locally to celebrate the first anniversary of the emart24&rsquo;s opening in Malaysia. Woohoo!
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The TREASURE X emart24 is the K-Pop boyband&rsquo;s first-ever collaboration with a Korean convenience store in Malaysia, and there is a variety of snacks and drinks that will suit their fans, the TREASURE MAKERS.
These exclusive TREASURE-branded products are available in local emart24 stores nationwide, from 7 August 2022 until June 2023.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660282067/unsigned/pmbmhyp8beooegswl5lf.jpg" alt="" width="690" height="460" />
&lsquo;Malaysia was emart24&rsquo;s first foray outside South Korea and we have opened more than 20 stores throughout the Klang Valley in our first year. We plan to have at least 40 stores by the end of 2022, and 300 stores over the next five years,&rdquo; said Vuitton Pang, Chief Executive Officer of the emart24 Malaysia franchise. &nbsp;
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&ldquo;emart24 is the fastest-growing convenience store in South Korea and we hope to replicate that success here. We are grateful to our principal and customers for their support over the past year and look forward to bringing the emart24 experience to more communities soon,&rdquo; he added.
While the fresh food will be produced locally under strict quality control, emart24 will also be selling TREASURE x emart24 snacks and pouch drinks especially imported for the campaign.
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The release dates for the first wave of TREASURE x emart24 products are:
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<li>7 August 2022 (Week 1)&ndash;TREASURE Coffee&ndash;Hot Latte and Hot Americano(with cr&egrave;me brulee flavour)</li>
<li>13 August 2022 (Week 2)&ndash;TREASURE Cupbap&ndash;TREASURE Chicken Mayo and TREASURE Japanese Curry Chicken</li>
<li>20 August 2022 (Week 3)&ndash;TREASURE Cupdak&ndash;TREASURE Cheezy Korean Fried Chicken</li>
<li>27 August 2022 (Week 4)&ndash;TREASURE Samgak Gimbap&ndash;TREASURE Chicken &amp; Tuna Mayo and TREASURE Jeonju Bibim Beef</li>
<li>3 September 2022 (Week 5)&ndash;TREASURE Pouch Drinks&ndash;TREASURE Americano Black Coffee and Americano Hazelnut Coffee&nbsp;</li>
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The food options in Malaysia&rsquo;s emart24 stores range from ready-to-eat snacks such as gimbap (seaweed-wrapped rice rolls )to fast food hot dishes such as cupbap (rice in a paper cup with a variety of toppings), cupdak and cupmyeon (ramyun in a cup).The store&rsquo;s cold offerings includes now bingsu (shaved ice) desserts, Cake-in-Cup, and soft serves.
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At outlets with a Reserve Caf&eacute;, customers can expect bakery items such as buns, pastries and other desserts. emart24also serves a variety of drinks, including the recently launched Cold Brew Coffee which is steeped for 20 hours, and Cold Brew Tea, which is steeped for 12 hours.
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But hold on- we are not only celebrating emart24&rsquo;s anniversary this August.
Debuting on August 7th, 2020, this month also marks the young YG Entertainment boy group&rsquo;s 2nd Year Anniversary. Congratulations!
TREASURE made its debut in 2020 with THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER ONE, the group&rsquo;s first short single album hitting No. 1 on the South Korean record charts. They then released THE FIRST STEP: CHAPTER TWO followed by the chart-topping THE FIRSTSTEP:CHAPTER THREE. Their full-length album THE FIRST STEP: TREASURE EFFECT in 2021 also soared to the top of the charts and their latest album, THE SECOND STEP: CHAPTER ONE in February 2022 is their fourth album to debut at No. 1.
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Here's their most recent song, released this year.
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Are you excited to try it out? ! Head to your nearest emart24 store and find your TREASURE! &nbsp;Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media and various cross-references for context.
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Find your TREASURE! Malaysian TREASURE MAKERS can now hunt for exclusive TREASURE products at their nearest emart24 stores nationwide.

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Find Your TREASURE With emart24 x TREASURE Collaboration

30 out of 114 victims of human trafficking caused by job scams have been able to safely return to Malaysia while the rest are still trapped overseas, according to Datuk Seri Michael Chong, The MCA Public Services and Complaints Department Head. He added that a ransom of RM 80,000 to RM 100,000 had been requested by the traffickers to release these victims.
54 victims had been trafficked to Cambodia, 29 to Myanmar and 11 to Laos, declared Datuk Seri Michael Chong.&nbsp;&nbsp;
He commented that "We all at MCA feel very sad because despite our warnings and efforts to educate the public against seeking jobs overseas along with the police, NGOs, and opposition parties, this is still happening.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;
"They even lied to their families to work there but when they arrived there, they could not get out and had to pay a ransom.&rdquo; Chong elaborated, "Now they are not only targeting Chinese but also Malays,"
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<h2>Victims Falling Prey To Job Scams&nbsp;</h2>
One victim had been imprisoned by the traffickers for 3 years and sold to different trafficking organisations 4 times. He had been found out to be in Laos.&nbsp;
Four women, whose family members had been trafficked, were present at the media conference addressing the issue of fake job agencies and their crime of human trafficking.
Yap, 48, had lost track of her 26-years-old nephew after he had gone to Laos for job seeking. It had later been discovered that he had been tricked. Now he is working as a scammer there. He is forced to work over 12 hours per day, but his failure to reach such a goal will result in him facing two more hours of work and punishment of beatings. His family needs to pay a RM113,00 ransom to rescue him.&nbsp;
Alinda, 50, from Johor Baru, said that her 22-years old son had departed to Dubai to land a customer service job after he had heard it from an acquaintance.&nbsp;
"After three weeks in Dubai, my son told me the company went bankrupt and they were sent to Cambodia.&rdquo; Said she.
&nbsp;&ldquo;When in transit in Singapore, two of his friends managed to run away but he failed.&rdquo; She added. "He's working as a scammer with six others. One of them is a Malay girl from Kedah and five others are Chinese,"
She mentioned that she had failed to reach out to his son&rsquo;s acquaintance who had recommended him the job.&nbsp;
Tiong, 48, said she had warned her son about his job offer in Cambodia, advising him not to accept it. She indicated that his disappearance after going on a vacation to Taiwan last Wednesday (August 3, 2022)&nbsp; has to do with him being conned to Cambodia.&nbsp;
A message from one 35 years old victim asking for help for his detained status in Cambodia had been received by his wife, Chong, 27. Fortunately, he had been able to leave the country two weeks ago.&nbsp;
"Please lodge a police report if your family members are victims because the police will take action real soon," Chong said.
<h2>Job Scams and Human Trafficking in Malaysia&nbsp;</h2>
Starting from April 2022, there have been cases about job scams tricking people to other countries and trapping them there. The job scammers most likely make use of the pain point of Malaysians eagerly searching jobs when the economy is unstable. People have been lied about a job opportunity with a decent amount of wages overseas, then coerced to become scammers themselves. To find out more information regarding this issue, check out this article that explains such events in detail : <a href="https://myc.my/articles/1377/syndicate-who-lured-malaysians-into-job-scams-arrested">Syndicate Who Lured Malaysians Into Job Scams Arrested &bull; MYC! Malaysian Youth Community</a>
Just a gentle reminder that there are many job scams in Malaysia now. Do beware of them when selecting your job. Let's hope that the victims can return soon!
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media,&nbsp; Unsplashed, The Star &amp; various cross references for context.

 “When in transit in Singapore, two of his friends managed to run away but he failed.” A family member of a victim said.

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84 Malaysians Are Still Missing After Falling Victim To Job Scams Abroad 

Oh, the joy of travelling. We all know how excited we can get when it comes to getting away from the city and to sit back and relax.
But don&rsquo;t forget though, travelling can also get pretty hectic especially when you got to plan ahead going to the airport and ensuring you don&rsquo;t overpack.
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Last but not least is your boarding pass, although we are going digital now, it&rsquo;s a good practice to always carry a physical copy of it! While we are at this, TikTok user Yin Fei (@feifei_04) had posted a video of him having a good laugh with the immigration officers while at an airport in Sabah.
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<section><a title="@feifei_04" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@feifei_04" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@feifei_04</a> boarding pass paling Besar di Airport Sabah 🤣🤣 <a title="fpy_tiktok" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fpy_tiktok" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#fpy_tiktok</a> <a title="fpyシ" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fpy%E3%82%B7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#fpyシ</a> <a title="limbangsarawak" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/limbangsarawak" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#limbangsarawak</a> <a title="kotakinabalu" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/kotakinabalu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#Kotakinabalu</a> <a title="♬ Begini Batem Remix - BeginiBatem🦑" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Begini-Batem-Remix-7115878967302818586" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ Begini Batem Remix - BeginiBatem🦑</a></section>
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In the video, we can see that he had whipped out an XXL sized boarding pass to present to the immigration officers. Not only were the officers amused but other passengers in the back can be seen laughing.
I mean I&rsquo;d be laughing too! Its not often you get to see something like this.
While entertained by the size of the boarding pass, the officers also took the chance to take a picture of him posing with the boarding pass. Thankfully the people behind them are laughing along if not I&rsquo;m sure no one would like to be waiting around just to get onto a flight.
Netizens found the video just as amusing
Since the upload of the video, it&rsquo;s gained up to 1.4 million views and 138,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing. Netizens all around had took to the comment section to commend Yin Fei for making the officers day.
Here are some of the comments:
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If you ever want a good practical joke to pull on your friends, I guess this is the best one. Though it might be cheaper for you to print a normal boarding pass instead of a giant one. 
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, TikTok &amp; various cross references for context.
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Not often that you get to make the officers laugh especially when they have been working all day.

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Immigration Officers & Travellers Amused After Man Shows Up With Huge Boarding Pass

Does the price of USD$7.99 (RM35.53) ring any bells? Perhaps not for us in Southeast Asia, but for our friends over in the US, this is the price customers are currently paying for their ad-free Disney+ subscription plan.
Sadly though, all the pricing will change by the end of this year, with the streaming service just announcing the launch of <a href="https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/ad-supported-disney-subscription-tier-to-launch-december-8-in-the-u-s/">Disney+&rsquo;s latest ad-supported subscription tier</a> which will debut on December 8, 2022.
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Okay, that doesn&rsquo;t sound too bad. Well, that is actually bad news for US consumers, as they now need to pay more money to watch Disney+ without the annoying commercials. Ugh!
Starting from December 2022, the previous ad-free subscription plan of USD $7.99 will have an increase of USD $3 going to USD$10.99 per month (RM 48.87).
The price tag of USD $7.99/month will still be available on the streaming service however, consumers will be forced to watch their favourite shows and movies with running ads.
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Why Is Disney+ Increasing The Prices?
First things first: building a successful streaming service is extremely costly.
Companies like Disney+ is just one amongst many who are currently spending billions of cash to appeal and attract both old and new subscribers.&nbsp; Providing fresh content and raising the prices of the subscription plans is just one simple way to help raise the overall company revenue, and with the amount of content that Disney has to offer, consumers will most likely be willing to spend some extra cash.
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&ldquo;With our new ad-supported Disney+ offering, and an expanded lineup of plans across our entire streaming portfolio, we will be providing greater consumer choice at a variety of price points to cater to the diverse needs of our viewers and appeal to an even broader audience,&rdquo; said Kareem Daniel, Chairman of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution. &ldquo;Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ feature unparalleled content and viewing experiences and offer the best value in streaming today, with over 100,000 movie titles, TV episodes, original shows, sports, and live events collectively.&rdquo;
Disney+ Hotstar Malaysia
Walt Disney Company in association with Astro, the country&rsquo;s leading TV platform, launched Disney Plus Hotstar in Malaysia on June 1, with both local and international content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.
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As for Malaysian Disney+ lovers, you do not need to worry as current prices are still normal. Pheww.
Direct subscribers can still access the service for <a href="https://www.hotstar.com/my/subscribe/get-started">RM54.90 for three months</a>, while <a href="https://product.astro.com.my/apps/disney">Astro</a> offers a variety of package deals, with an add-on of RM5 per month for existing subscribers of the Astro Movies pack.
<img src="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/OccasionalBossyGermanwirehairedpointer-size_restricted.gif" alt="Top 30 That's A Relief GIFs | Find the best GIF on Gfycat" />
Do you watch Disney+? What do you think of the increased prices? Do share your thoughts and let us know in the comments.
*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; CNN and various cross references for context.
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Want no ads on Disney+? Well now you have to pay more for this feature.

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Uh-Oh! Disney+ Just Got More Expensive!

The Queen Gambit star, Anya Taylor Joy and the actor of X-man, Nicholas Hoult will come back with an exciting new film - The Menu! In the trailer that was released yesterday, we can see them indulging foods in a luxurious restaurant. However, they soon suspect that something is off there.
<img src="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx55Rkynhtk" alt="" /><iframe style="width: 716px; height: 264px;" title="THE MENU Trailer (2022)" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Kx55Rkynhtk" width="716" height="264" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
The trailer of this dark-comedy film gives us a glimpse of the mysterious ambience surrounding the characters before gun shots and blood occupy the screen. When the food journey turns into a dangerous puzzle that traps Anya and Nicholas, they need to escape.
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660186401/unsigned/ogs6z2ropxj4zo5nkmk1.png" alt="" width="643" height="610" />
Anya Taylor Joy is talking to Nicholas Hoult in the restaurant Source: One Media
&ldquo;What happens inside this room is meaningless compared to what happens outside&rdquo; the Chef says, who is played by Ralph Fiennes. Yet, we don&rsquo;t really know what awaits them outside as they run away from the restaurant to the natural world.&nbsp;
<img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660186451/unsigned/t5pzwjwbeidulnnavycq.png" alt="" width="639" height="631" />
The beautifully plated meal served to Anya and Nicholas Source: One Media
From &ldquo;we are eating the Ocean&rdquo; to &ldquo;nature is timeless&rdquo; spoken by the casts, it seems to be a film about nature. As the cold waves are rolling back and forth on the shores, the restaurant located there feels like a lone civilization contrasting to the wild realm. We can&rsquo;t assume much, the only way to find out about this is to go to the cinema to watch it.
 <img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660186485/unsigned/lhgjuq9dhutsypd3ew5o.png" alt="" width="562" height="421" />
The sea outside the restaurant Source: One Media
The Queen Gambit that&nbsp;made Anya a hot topic, won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards, including the Best Actress Award (miniseries or television film) given to Anya Taylor Joy. The show also casts The Maze Runner actor - Thomas Brodie-Sangster, whose chemistry with Anya creates some memorable moments in the TV show. This time, Anya carries her charms to The Menu, in which she explores the secret of the lavish restaurant in her elegant pink dress that matches her cold aura. Moreover, Nicholas Hoult is also a part of The Menu, who is well known for playing the character - Hank McCoy, Beast in X-Men. We all can&rsquo;t wait to see what their interactions can bring to the film!
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Chef Slowik is giving a talk in the restaurant Source: One Media
The Menu will be screened in the U.S on November 18. Hopefully it will also be shown in Malaysia shortly after that! Stay tuned for that!&nbsp;
Film Info Director: Mark Mylod Script writers: Seth Reiss and Will Tracy Producers: Adam McKay and Betsy Koch
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to One Media, Hollywood Reporter &amp; various cross&nbsp;references for context.
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Anya Taylor Joy and Nicholas Hoult will stun you again in this dark-comedy film that transforms their food adventure into a mystery. 

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The Trailer Of The Dark-Comedy Film ‘The Menu’ Was Just Dropped!

Calling all sneakerheads!
After having go through the pandemic for two years, the wait is coming to an end as Malaysia&rsquo;s coolest and largest sneaker convention is making its return.
Sneakerlah 2022!
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660189853/unsigned/pvvfdgy79dasacvde4o6.jpg" />
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For those who love all things sneaker related, the sixth edition of Sneakerlah will be the place just for you.
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Kuala Lumpur Date: 3 &amp; 4 September 2022 Time: 12PM-10pm (VIP holders can enter at 10am)
For those who don&rsquo;t know what Sneakerlah is, it&rsquo;s a one-stop convention which mainly focuses on sneakers, streetwear &amp; fashion connoisseurs. When you visit the convention, visitors have the opportunity to buy, sell, trade and even share their passion about anything revolving around sneakers and streetwear related stuff.
Before the pandemic in 2019, Sneakerlah saw around 33,000 people coming through their doors. After a two-year break, it&rsquo;s expected that the convention will expect the same number if not a bigger crowd as many have been holding back long enough.
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660189894/unsigned/b4malumxt8sf9qcbckzx.jpg" alt="Sneakerlah 2019" width="660" height="441" /> Sneakerlah 2019
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&ldquo;We are happy to be back after such a long break, and sneaker fans across the nation are hungry for what has now been dubbed as the &ldquo;Hari Raya&rdquo; for sneakerheads!
We hope to continue nurturing and growing our community while striving to serve the best content for all sneakerheads and fans out there,&rdquo; said Bryan Chin, founder of Sneakerlah.
What&rsquo;s there to look out for?
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660189913/unsigned/jmgwjinxyo6xq0wfbqcy.jpg" />
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Well, if it wasn&rsquo;t obvious enough, check out the sneakers that&rsquo;s going to be featured around the booths!
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660189972/unsigned/gnpf6tirfbt1pv1hivdx.png" />
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Not only will you see collectable sneakers but big brands such as ASICS, New Balance, Bata and New Era will also be joining in this year. As for streetwear, our local brands such as Against Lab, Futuremade Studio, Nerd Unit, Pestle &amp; Mortar, Stoned &amp; Co., TNTCO and many more will be joining in the fun.
There will more than 60 vendors and resellers setting up shop during this year&rsquo;s event. If you&rsquo;ve been in the market for a collectable sneaker, it looks like it&rsquo;s time find yourself your dream pair of sneakers!
<img src="https://i.gifer.com/2P2l.gif" alt="Shoes GIF on GIFER - by Budi" />
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Look forward for performances!
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660190007/unsigned/uxusaa6oksqnfvzr9zxs.png" />
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It isn&rsquo;t a sneaker and lifestyle convention if there&rsquo;s no performances. Some of the performers include DJs Blink, Dj Ziqq, Daaliah, Nakalness of Forceparkbois, Gard Wuzgut, Luqman Podolski, Dato Maw, and Kungfu Heidi.&nbsp;Not to forget, those who&rsquo;ve been to Sneakerlah before will spot a familiar face as Dan $hiv will be emceeing the event.
If you&rsquo;re one who loves to shoot some hoops, Aseel x TNTCO x Against Lab will be doing a special 3x3 basketball tournament too!
<img src="https://media2.giphy.com/media/l0He7418Ko69i0VQ4/giphy.gif?cid=790b7611b48b41658702c61be678f17f4eac78757c184453&amp;rid=giphy.gif&amp;ct=g" alt="GIF by NBA" />
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Last but not lease, people can look forward to the exclusive product drops and lucky draws during the two-day convention. Try your luck, maybe you&rsquo;ll will a pair of your favourite sneakers
<img src="https://cdn1.myc.com.my/image/upload/v1660190039/unsigned/f43brnrew3nvzgzaj8jl.png" />
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How much is it to go Sneakerlah 2022?
There are three options available, the Pre-Sale, Door Sale and VIP tickets.
Pre-Sale (RM30) - Sold online only - Free standing GA (General Admission) - Entry from 12PM onwards - Covers for both days of the event
Door sale Ticket (RM50) - Sold at the door on the event day only - Free standing GA (General Admission) - Entry from 12PM onwards - Covers for both days of the event
VIP (RM80) - Sold online only - Limited quantities available - Free standing VIP early entry from 10am onwards - Access to designated VIP entry lane - Includes complimentary Sneakerlah official lanyard
For all of those who purchased tickets, you&rsquo;ll be issued a wristband which must be worn at all times if you want to attend for the two days.
You can purchase your tickets <a href="https://events.pouchnation.com/event/sneakerlah22">here</a>!
Wanna know more? Head over to their Official Website <a href="https://sneakerlah.com/">here</a> and see the updates they have on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sneakerlah/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sneakerlah">Instagram</a>!
Don't say we didn't jio ok!
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media, Sneakerlah &amp; various cross references for context.
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Save the date as it will be happening at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre on the 3rd and 4th September 2022!

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