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Dead by Daylight FREE Codes : 3 June 2023 Edition!

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Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught and killed.

Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. The Killer plays in first-person and is more focused on their prey.

The Survivors’ goal in each encounter is to escape the Killing Ground without getting caught by the Killer – something that sounds easier than it is, especially when the environment changes every time you play.

Survive Together… Or Not – Survivors can either cooperate with the others or be selfish. Your chance of survival will vary depending on whether you work together as a team or if you go at it alone. Will you be able to outwit the Killer and escape their Killing Ground?

Where Am I? – Each level is procedurally generated, so you’ll never know what to expect. Random spawn points mean you will never feel safe as the world and its danger change every time you play.

A Feast for Killers – Dead by Daylight draws from all corners of the horror world. As a Killer you can play as anything from a powerful Slasher to terrifying paranormal entities. Familiarize yourself with your Killing Grounds and master each Killer’s unique power to be able to hunt, catch and sacrifice your victims.

Deeper and Deeper – Each Killer and Survivor has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your own personal strategy. Experience, skills and understanding of the environment are key to being able to hunt or outwit the Killer.

Real People, Real Fear – The procedural levels and real human reactions to pure horror makes each game session an unexpected scenario. You will never be able to tell how it’s going to turn out. Ambience, music, and chilling environments combine into a terrifying experience. With enough time, you might even discover what’s hiding in the fog.

Dead by Daylight Codes : How To Redeem Them?

Follow these steps to redeem the Dead by Daylight codes :

Launch Dead by Daylight.
Go to the in-game store.
Click on the Redeem code button on the upper right corner.
Enter the code.
Click on the Redeem button.

That’s it! It’s that simple! Don’t forget to tell your friends!

Dead by Daylight Codes : Get Them Before They Expire!

Here is a list of the latest Dead by Daylight codes that you can redeem for Bloodpoints or other perks.

These are official codes released by Behaviour Interactive. However, some are time-limited, so get them before they expire!

LOVEISLOVE : 200,000 Bloodpoints (Expires June 3 @ 11 AM EST)

TRIXORTREATS : 100,000 Bloodpoints (Expires June 3 @ 11 AM EST)

RAINBOWRIFT : 10 Rift fragments (Expires June 3 @ 11 AM EST)

PARTYTRIX : 200 Iridescent Shards (Expires June 3 @ 11 AM EST)

LEGENDIRI : 100 Iridescent Shards (Expires June 3 @ 11 AM EST)

FLAGB : Bisexual Pride Flag charm (New!)

FLAGP : Pansexual Pride Flag charm (New!)

FLAGT : Transgender Pride Flag charm (New!)

ISFLAG : Intersex Pride Flag charm (New!)

KINDRD : Glance of Pride Flag charm (New!)

GFLAGF : Genderfluid Pride Flag charm (New!)

GFLAGQ : Genderqueer Pride Flag charm (New!)

AFLAGG : Agender Pride Flag charm (New!)

NBFLAG : Nonbinary Pride Flag charm (New!)

AFLAGS : Asexual Pride Flag charm (New!)

TIKTOK : 125,000 Bloodpoints (New giveaway! Works until 6 June 2023!)

DBD7 : 400,000 Bloodpoints (New Dead by Daylight 7th Anniversary giveaway!)

TRAPPER7 : Trapper Charm (New Dead by Daylight 7th Anniversary giveaway!)

QMBM8733283903 : 10,000 Bloodpoints (New! Only mobile version on Behaviour server)

QMFX4313828528 : 2 Sinister Stones (New! Only mobile version on Behaviour server)

SHOPPINGSPREE : 200,000 Bloodpoints (New!)

MASTERMAKER : Vittorio Toscano Build and Protect Shirt (very rare)

CAWCAW : Feathers of Pride charm (Permanent)

PRIDE : Two Pride Charms (Permanent)

PRIDE2022 : Two Pride Charms (Permanent)

NICE : 69 Bloodpoints (Permanent)

WARRIORPUPPERS : Puppets Charm (Permanent)

In addition, Behaviour Interactive will automatically give these free rewards for players of both Meet Your Maker, and Dead by Daylight.

In Meet Your Maker, players will. get the Dead by Daylight Deco Pack, which includes:

2 Blocks (each available in 3 shapes): DbD Brick, DbD Metal
2 Props: Roped Pallet, Boarded Window
1 Animated Prop: Generator
8 Decals

In Dead by Daylight, players will get the Meet Your Maker Collection of cosmetics:

Meg Thomas – Pentekath’s Suit – Very Rare
A highly developed technological suit with unknown components from her favorite game.
The Huntress – Toothed Axe – Very Rare
An axe with a serrated blade for maximum damage.
The Trapper – Crunching Blade – Very Rare
A weapon made from unfamiliar scrap that inflicts severe flesh injuries.
The Wraith – Biomechanical Spine – Very Rare
This bizarre sub-clone results from an unknown technology combined with organic material.

These Dead by Daylight x Meet Your Maker rewards are automatically granted to players who purchased both games. No further action is required.

Dead by Daylight : Previous + Expired Codes

Here is a list of the previous and expired Dead by Daylight codes that were dropped earlier for Bloodpoints or other perks.

HAPPYGW2023 : 500,000 Bloodpoints, 500 Shards, and 5 Rift Fragments
LETSROLL : Dwight Miniature Charm
METMYMAKER : Meet Your Maker Cosmetic
HONORARYCUSTODIAN : Meet Your Maker Cosmetic
HRVFANCLUB : Meet Your Maker Cosmetic
NOTATRAP : Meet Your Maker Cosmetic
LOVEBIRD : Raven Heart Charm
LUCKYBP2023 : 168,888 Bloodpoints
LUNAR : Trapper Weapon, Pants for David King, a Top for New Karlsson
LUCKY : Jane’s Striped Top, and Hillbilly’s Brutal Rat Hammer
RABBIT : Dwight’s Lunar Rat Cap, and Spirit’s Scarlet Edge Weapon
MAKEMECRYO : The One, and The Plague Frosty Eyes
ICEYYOU : The Artist, and the Trickster Frost Eyes
COLDSTARE : Deathslinger, Blight, and Twins Frosty Eyes
WINNERWINNER : PUBG Frying Pan Charm
ONEMILLIONSOULS : Twitter Charm
CHEGADAS : 150,000 Bloodpoints
CELEBRANDO : 50,000 Bloodpoints
NOVAS : 100,000 Bloodpoints
VOID : 25,000 Bloodpoints
RIFT : 25,000 Bloodpoints
UNSTABLE : 25,000 Bloodpoints
ENERGY : 25,000 Bloodpoints
DEDOBAJP2022 : 300,000 Bloodpoints, 1,000 Iridescent Shards, 20 Rift Fragments
THREEWITCHES : 100,000 Bloodpoints
DedobaNoHi : Silk Omamori Charm
BILIBILI300K : 300,000 Bloodpoints
ALIENWARE : 100,000 Bloodpoints
TwitchRivalsTW2022 : 200,000 Bloodpoints
BUBBLES : Shark Charm
FINN : 10,000 Bloodpoints
TOOTHFACE : 10,000 Bloodpoints
SHARKY : 10,000- Bloodpoints
OCANADA : Maple Leaf charm
CAKEWALK : 100,000 Blood Points
IGBPPARTY : 100,000 Bloodpoints
PRIDE : Rainbow Flag Pride Charm
BLUEBIRDBEEG : 100k Bloodpoints
GETTHATBAG : 10 Rift Fragments
BLOODBANK : 100k Bloodpoints
DOUBLERAINBOW : 200k Bloodpoints
THANKYOU : 150k Bloodpoints
GIGXLM3G : 100,000 Bloodpoints
78SNOXXG : 100,000 Bloodpoints BP
DBDTHEBOARDGAME : 200,000 Bloodpoints
JAPAN300K : 300,000 Bloodpoints
RIVALSJP : 100,000 Bloodpoints
HELLOTHERE : 25,000 Bloodpoints
YOUFOUNDME : 25,000 Bloodpoints
THISISACODE : 25,000 Bloodpoints
DBDWEBSITE : 25,000 Bloodpoints
RIVALSTH : 100,000 Bloodpoints
RIVALSKR : 100,000 Bloodpoints
MILADYISSEVENFOOTTWO : 50,000 Bloodpoints
INTHISECONOMY : 50,000 Bloodpoints
FriskkUWUrawrXD2022 : 50,000 Bloodpoints
DieHardDiva2022 : 50,000 Bloodpoints
CAISHEN : 88,888 Bloodpoints
LUCKYMONEY : 16,888 Bloodpoints
LANTERNFESTIVAL : 15 Rift Fragments
OINKYOUNEEDISLOV : 200,000 Bloodpoints
TWOSDAY : 222,000 Bloodpoints
VK130UP : 130,000 Bloodpoints
59th39 : 59,000 Bloodpoints
LIGHTSCAMERABP : 100,000 Bloodpoints
REVEALED : 100,000 Bloodpoints
INSERTCOIN : Arcade Machine Charm
SEASONSBLEEDINGS : 100,000 Bloodpoints
MORICHRISTMAS : 100,000 Bloodpoints
HOLIDAYSPECIAL : 100,000 Bloodpoints
HOHOHO : 100,000 Bloodpoints
DECIPHERSTRIKE : 150,000 Bloodpoints
EASYASABC : 150,000 Bloodpoints
CIPHERSALAD : 150,000 Bloodpoints
LIVEORDIE : A charm
FORHONOR : For Honor’s Charm
NOTATRICK : 150,000 Bloodpoints
DWIGHTCROW : Dwight Crow Charm
WITCHPLEASE : A Trick or a Treat!
RSELF : 100,000 Bloodpoints
SCARYGOOD : A Trick or a Treat!
HALLOWHOOPS : 1,031 Bloodpoints
SCREAMSTREAM : 100,000 Bloodpoints
DBDDAYJP2021 : 202,100 Bloodpoints
BOOP : ‘Boop The Snoot’ mask for Meg Thomas.
HISSANDHERS : Two charms
AUSOME : Two cosmetics
GOLDENBROS : Two cosmetics
BETTERTHANONE : Two cosmetics
Pieceofcake : Two charms
RANKROULETTE : 250,000 Bloodpoints
AD800947-01A7-4DEF-81AD-40DDC501DE50 : 250,000 Bloodpoints and 1,000 Iridescent Shards
ANNIVERSARYFRAGMENTS : 10 Rift Fragments
FD3EB91E-B741-454B-A5DD-BC8DA406F162 : 10 Rift Fragments
KodomonoHi2021 : 60,000 Bloodpoints
midorinohi2021 : 50,000 Bloodpoints
KenpouKinenBi2021 : 40,000 Bloodpoints
happygoldenweek2021 : 30,000 Bloodpoints

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How To Link Multiple Phones On WhatsApp!

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You can now use the same WhatsApp account on different phones at the same time!

Find out what this means, and how you can link multiple phones on WhatsApp!

You Can Now Use WhatsApp On Multiple Phones!

On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, WhatsApp announced that you can now use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones! This is a further evolution of the multi-device capability that WhatsApp introduced last year.

The earlier WhatsApp multi-device capability allows us to use WhatsApp on four other non-phone devices (like a computer or a tablet), without using our smartphone. While that was really useful, it still limited users to using the same WhatsApp account on a single phone.

That changes with the introduction of the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones.

Going forward, you will have the same ability to link your WhatsApp account on your primary phone, as well as four other devices. However, they do not need to be non-phone devices – you can now link other phones to the same WhatsApp account.

Previously : You can link one phone + four non-phone devices to one WhatsApp account

Now : You can link one phone + four other phones / other devices to one WhatsApp account

Please note that this new feature is being rolled out globally in the next update, which will be available in the coming weeks. It may not be readily available for your WhatsApp account.

How Does WhatsApp On Multiple Phones Work?

Once you link other phones to the same WhatsApp account, you will be able to switch between different phones without signing out, and continue messaging where you left off your other devices.

This unified messaging system will also be useful to businesses – multiple employees can now respond to customers directly from their phones using the same WhatsApp Business account.

Each linked phone will connect to WhatsApp independently, and will ensure that your messages, media and calls are end-to-end encrypted.

Your primary phone does not need to stay connected to the Internet to use WhatsApp on your linked devices. However, your linked companion devices will be automatically logged out:

if your primary phone is inactive for 14 days, or
if the linked device is inactive for more than 30 days.

To remain connected, you need to log into your primary phone at least once every 14 days, and your companion devices must be active at least once every 30 days.

You should also know that these features are NOT currently supported on linked companion devices:

Viewing live location.
Creating and viewing broadcast lists.
Adding and deleting status on linked devices.

How To Link Multiple Phones On WhatsApp?

WhatsApp will be introducing a new and easier way to link multiple phones. In coming weeks, you ill be able to enter your phone number into WhatsApp Web to receive a one-time code, which you can use on your other phones to enable device linking.

But until that rolls out, here are the steps to link multiple phones on WhatsApp:

Android Smartphone

Step 1 : Download and install WhatsApp on your Android companion phone that you wish to link.

Step 2 : Open WhatsApp and tap AGREE AND CONTINUE.

Step 3 : Tap More Options, and select Link to existing account. WhatsApp will display a QR code.

Step 4 : Open WhatsApp on your primary phone to scan the QR code:

Android : Tap More options > Linked devices > Link a device.
iPhone : Go to WhatsApp Settings > Linked devices > Link a device

Step 5 : Scan the WhatsApp QR code on the Android companion phone with your primary phone.

That’s it! The WhatsApp account on your primary phone will now link with the WhatsApp on your Android companion phone. It should now show “This is a linked device. Learn more” in Settings.

Apple iPhone

Step 1 : Download and install WhatsApp on your Android companion phone that you wish to link.

Step 2 : Open WhatsApp and tap AGREE AND CONTINUE.

Step 3 : Tap Link this device to an existing account. WhatsApp will display a QR code.

Step 4 : Open WhatsApp on your primary phone to scan the QR code:

Android : Tap More options > Linked devices > Link a device.
iPhone : Go to WhatsApp Settings > Linked devices > Link a device

Step 5 : Scan the WhatsApp QR code on the iPhone companion phone with your primary phone.

That’s it! The WhatsApp account on your primary phone will now link with the WhatsApp on your iPhone companion phone. It should now show “This is a linked device. Learn more” in Settings.

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Samsung Galaxy A54 (Exynos 1380) Performance Review!

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Take a look at the performance of the Samsung Galaxy A54, and find out how well the Exynos 1380 performs against the competition!

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Powered By Exynos 1380

The Samsung Galaxy A54 runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380 mobile platform that was officially launched on 23 February 2023.

Fabricated on the latest 4nm process technology, the Exynos 1380 comes with an Arm Mali-G68 MP5 GPU, as well as eight processor cores in a dual-cluster architecture :

four Arm Cortex-A78 high-performance cores, and
four Arm Cortex-A55 low-power cores, and

On paper, this is a powerful mid-range mobile platform, but let’s take a look at how it actually performs!

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Work Performance

We first tested the Galaxy A54 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra	Galaxy A54	S22 Ultra	S21 Ultra	Galaxy A52
Mobile Platform	SD 8 Gen 2	Exynos 1380	SD 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2100	SD 750G
Performance Score	16408	13523	12860	12535	7874
Web Browsing	15680	10659	10442	10185	7021
Video Editing	7879	7363	7444	6336	5693
Writing	22257	17485	15471	15247	7454
Photo Editing	35533	28805	30177	37847	15812
Data Manipulation	12171	11443	9691	8310	6424

Will you look at that?! The Samsung Exynos 1380 that powers the Galaxy A54 actually beat Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 which powered the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

It was also just 17.5% slower than the latest flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile SoC that powers the new Galaxy S23 Ultra flagship smartphone!

Very impressive for a mid-range mobile SoC, especially handily beating the Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S21 Ultra, and coming in 72% faster than the Galaxy A52.

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Gaming Performance

For gaming, we tested the Galaxy A54 using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	S23 Ultra	S22 Ultra	Z Flip 3	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A54
Device	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 888	Exynos 990	Exynos 1380
Sling Shot Unlimited	16344	11094	9248	8026	6195
Wild Life Unlimited	14554	9106	3952	4504	2860
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited	3814	2220	1174	1387	799

This is where the Samsung Galaxy A54’s Exynos 1380 falls short – it is just not very good at gaming!

It was 23% to 42% slower than the Exynos 990, and 28% to 32% slower than the Snapdragon 888!

That does not mean it’s bad for gaming. It can certainly handle most games. It just won’t be able to deliver high frame rates in graphically-demanding 3D games like Genshin Impact, Black Desert Mobile, etc.

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Overall Performance

We then tested the Galaxy A54 using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	S23 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S21 Ultra	Galaxy A54	Galaxy A52
Device	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2100	Exynos 1380	SD 750G
AnTuTu Score	1212174	889167	624411	522411	341908
CPU	261886	203090	166290	153230	105098
GPU	538823	402617	258995	149596	88068
Memory	236163	146002	120805	86578	60642
UX	175302	137458	78321	133007	88100

According to the AnTuTu benchmark, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is about 53% faster than the Galaxy A52, and only 16% slower than the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

What’s important to note is that the Exynos 1380’s CPU is fast, coming within 8% of the Exynos 2100. However, it has a relatively weak GPU, and slower memory than the flagship-class mobile platforms in this comparison.

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Performance Summary

Built around the Samsung Exynos 1380, the Galaxy A54 smartphone has a very fast CPU, but a relatively weak GPU.

What that means is that it offers snappy performance for most part – web browsing, work applications, casual gaming, etc.

It only has trouble delivering high frame rates for graphics-intensive 3D games, and AI or 3D apps may take longer to process in comparison to flagship devices.

But that’s what you need to keep in mind – the Exynos 1380 is a mid-range mobile platform, not a flagship-class. And it is a fast one.

Samsung Galaxy A54 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy A54 smartphone is available in three main colours with a glossy finish :

Awesome Graphite
Awesome Violet
Awesome Lime

The Samsung Galaxy A54 comes with 8 GB of RAM, and 256 GB of storage, with the option to add a microSD card in the hybrid SIM tray. It is covered by a 2-year warranty, with the following launch prices:

8 GB + 256 GB : RM1,899 / US$449.99 / £499 / A$697 / S$648

Here are online purchase options (we may get commission from your purchase) :

MY : 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours
SG : 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours | 4 colours
US : Graphite | Violet | Lime
UK : Graphite | Violet | Lime | White
AU : Graphite | Violet

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Maybank FB Ads Scam : How To Recover Your Money?!

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If you are one of the many Maybank (MBB) customers who got hit by the Facebook Ads scam, here is how you can recover your money!

Facebook Ads Scam Hits Many Maybank Customers!

Many Maybank customers are complaining that they are being charged for fraudulent Facebook Ads advertisement campaigns!

They discovered that their debit cards were charged for Facebook advertisements that they never approved.

Stephanie Wong : I think i am a very cautious person as I did not link my card to any platform or make purchase through any unsafe website at ALL, but it still happens to me.

I found out the money deducted from my bank acc through multiple continuous transactions yesterday, then I called Maybank customer service immediately.

They helped me to cancel the card but then the thing happened again this morning.

@ruffleseed : I heard tens of millions of Ringgit were reported misappropriated through @facebook
on multiple bank over the past few weeks.

Delete your phone number from Facebook now and do not let @messenger handle your SMS.

@MyMaybank has yet to answer us re: this intrusion.

Maybank FB Ads Scam : How To Recover Money?!

Generally, you should NEVER use a debit card because it does not offer the protection a credit card does – money is withdrawn directly from your bank account, and the bank is not legally obliged to refund any money lost through scams.

However, Hafizah Ayko who was once a victim shared her experience on how she managed to recover money, even though the scammers used her debit card to run those fake Facebook advertisements.

To help you recover any money you may have lost to Facebook Ads scammers, I translated and “improved” her instructions for you:

Disable Your Debit / Credit Card

First, you need to quickly disable your debit or credit card. You can call up the bank, or in Maybank’s case:

Step 1 : Log into your Maybank2U account.

Step 2 : Go to Cards, and select Manage My Debit Card.

Step 3 : Select Debit Card – Replace, Renew, Activate & Block.

Step 4 : Select Block Debit Card. You will need to get a replacement card from any Maybank branch later.

If you feel that the above steps are too complicated, an alternative method would be to immediately transfer your money to another bank account, if you have one.

But please DO NOT transfer your money to another person’s account. Only transfer your money to another bank account that you own.

NEVER EVER transfer your money to a third party, especially they claim to be police officers or bank officers trying to help you. That is a scam!

Police departments and banks do NOT have special bank accounts to hold and protect your money during scams. And legitimate police and bank officers are NOT authorised to receive money, and will NEVER ask you to transfer money to their bank accounts.

Disable Facebook Ads

Next, you need to immediately disable all advertisements that the scammer has set up using your Facebook account. The longer they continue to run, the more you are being charged for them!

Step 1 : Go to your Facebook account, and select See all.

Step 2 : Select Ads Manager.

Step 3 : You should see a bunch of fraudulent advertisements running. Turn all of them off.

Ask Facebook For Refund

After turning off the fraudulent advertisements, you need to report them, and ask Facebook for a refund.

Step 1 : Go to Ad account settings, and select Report a problem at the lower right corner.

Step 2 : Select Ad Policy or Fraud. Then select Fraudulent Activity.

Step 3 : Explain your situation the best you can, and upload any screenshots you have, and send the report.

After that, Facebook should respond that they would issue a refund for the fraudulent transactions in 3-5 business days!

Alternatively, you can submit report unauthorised or unknown charges to Facebook using this online form.

Ask Your Bank For A Refund

You should also report the fraudulent transactions to your bank and request for a refund. This works for credit cards, but you should nevertheless give it a try even if the scammers hit your debit card.

Step 1 : Download the Maybank Dispute Form.

Step 2 : Print or directly fill in the information into the PDF form.

Step 3 : Email the form to disputemgmt@maybank.com.my, together with any relevant screenshots, within 20 days from the closing date of the billing period.

Again, banks are not obliged to refund fraudulent charges to debit cards, as the money is withdrawn directly from your bank account. But there is no harm trying.

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Must You Disable Facebook Auto-Fill To Block Scams?!

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Must you immediately disable Auto-Fill in Facebook to block scams?!

Here is what you need to know about Facebook Auto-Fill, and getting scammed on Facebook!

Claim : Facebook Auto-Fill Opens You To Scams!

People are sharing warnings about Facebook Auto-Fill, together with instructions on how to disable it to block Facebook Ads scams.

Guys check ur Facebook
And make sure these are OFF
this week a lot of MBB customers kena scam

1. Please check your bank account.
2. Please disable ‘auto-fill’ option in Facebook…

Truth : Facebook Auto-Fill Does Not Open You To Scams

There appears to be a spate of scams involving Facebook Ads and Maybank users, but it does not appear to be related to the Facebook Auto-Fill feature, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Facebook Introduced Auto-Fill In 2013

Facebook started introducing Auto-Fill sometime in September 2013, and gradually rolled it out globally over the years, so this is not a new feature.

Fact #2 : Many App Use Auto-Fill

Facebook isn’t the only app or platform to use Auto-Fill. Many services and platforms use Auto-Fill to make it easier to fill up forms and make payments.

The Auto-Fill feature is used in most, if not all, e-commerce / online shopping / online payment platforms, to expedite payments. The idea is that if they make it easier it is for you to pay, you will tend to buy more!

Many apps and services also use Auto-Fill to help you fill onerous forms with common details like your full name, email address, address and telephone number.

Fact #3 : Facebook Does Not Automatically Have Your Details

Facebook enables Auto-Fill by default for forms and payment, but that does not mean it has access to your debit or credit cards, or even your personal details. You need to manually key in your Contact Info and/or Payment Info for Facebook Auto-Fill to work.

If you have never given Facebook your credit card details, there is no way for its Auto-Fill to automatically fill in the credit card details for any transaction. Even if a scammer gains access to your Facebook account, he/she cannot use Auto-Fill because you never keyed in your debit or credit card details in the first place!

I did a quick check on two cases involving Maybank that came up recently (first example) (second example), and noticed that both parties who reported that they got fraudulently charged for Facebook Ads never registered their credit card with Facebook at all!

So whatever may be going on, it does not appear to be a Facebook Auto-Fill issue. But just in case you are worried, here are the latest steps on how to disable Auto-Fill on the Facebook mobile app.

Tap on your icon at the upper right corner of the Facebook app to access the Menu.
Scroll down the Menu until you see the Settings & privacy group.
Tap on Settings.
Scroll down the Settings & privacy page, and tap on Browser.
Scroll down the Browser settings page to the Auto-fill section.
You can tap on the Contact info and Payment info to check what information you shared with Facebook.
To disable Auto-fill for contact information, unselect Auto-fill contact forms.
To disable Auto-fill for payment, unselect Auto-fill payment forms.

Fact #4 : Auto-Fill Cannot Bypass TAC Verification

Even if you registered your credit card details with Facebook, and then use Auto-Fill to make a purchase, you will still need to authenticate that purchase.

Of course, it is possible to conduct a SIM swap attack, but that’s a different story altogether…

Fact #5 : Existing Facebook Ads Account Is A Risk

Those who have earlier registered a Facebook Ads account and ran advertisements may be at risk, because their credit cards would already be linked to their Facebook Ads account.

A scammer who gains access to their account (usually through phishing attacks) can easily create and run advertisements using their existing Facebook Ads account using the credit cards that have already been registered and approved earlier.

To minimise your risk, never ever use a debit card! Always use a CREDIT CARD, and always keep an eye on the transactions. Report to the bank once you see a fraudulent transaction.

But this has nothing to do with the Facebook Auto-Fill feature, and is not a concern if you never pre-approved your debit or credit cards with a Facebook Ads account.

Fact #5 : Existing Facebook Pay Account Is A Risk

Similarly, if you are using Facebook Pay, a scammer who gains access to your Facebook account could potentially use the debit or credit cards you registered earlier to make fraudulent transactions.

Again, you should NEVER use a debit card with Facebook Pay. Use a credit card, and always keep an eye on the transactions, and report to the bank once you see something fishy.

On top of that, you should enable PIN confirmation for Facebook Pay:

Go to Settings in the Facebook website (not app).
Go to Account Settings, and select Orders and payments.
In the Orders and payments page, select Settings.
In the Security section, select Require PIN Confirmation.
You will be asked to enter a 4-digit number as your PIN.
Key in the 4-digit number again to confirm your PIN.

After that, you will be required to key in the 4-digit PIN whenever you make a payment, or change your bank account details, or connect your payment info with other Meta apps.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Battery Life + Charging!

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Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s battery recharging speed, and how its two refresh rate options affect its battery life!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Refresh Rate Affects Battery Life!

The new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers two refresh rate options (Settings > Display > Motion smoothness) :

Adaptive : Get smoother animation and scrolling by automatically adjusting your screen refresh rate up to 120 Hz
Standard : Get longer battery life with a 60 Hz screen refresh rate

The Galaxy S21 Ultra also has an Adaptive mode, which dynamically refreshes between 10 Hz and 120 Hz

The new Galaxy S23 Ultra and last year’s S22 Ultra improved on that, with an Adaptive mode that dynamically refreshes between 1 Hz and 120 Hz.

By default, the Galaxy S23 Ultra uses the Adaptive mode for smoother graphics, but you can choose to switch to the Standard mode for longer battery life.

In the next section, we will look at how the two refresh rate options affect the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Battery Life Comparison!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a 5,000 mAh battery, which is the same size as Galaxy S22 Ultra and the Galaxy S21 Ultra.

To test its battery life, we turned off Automatic Brightness, and set its display brightness to 50%.

Why 50%? That is actually slightly higher than the average indoor brightness level of 40% during the day, and is what we usually use in all our mobile battery life tests.

It is important to fix the brightness level, to make sure the screen brightness does not change as the ambient brightness changes.

We then ran the PCMark Work 3.0 battery life test until its battery capacity dropped to 20% several times, and this was the best result we obtained with 60 Hz and 120 Hz refresh rates :

Will you look at that!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a battery life of 13 hours with Adaptive refresh rate enabled, and a whopping 15.3 hours with the Standard refresh rate – 24% and 7.5% better respectively than the S22 Ultra!

But let’s also compare its battery life at 60 Hz and 120 Hz, against the S21 Ultra and Z Flip 3 smartphones.

Standard Refresh Rate (60 Hz)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra really shines with the refresh rate set to 60 Hz. It used 7% less power per minute, which delivered 7% longer battery life than the S22 Ultra.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra (60 Hz)	S22 Ultra (60 Hz)	Z Flip 3 (60 Hz)	S21 Ultra (60 Hz)
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh	5,000 mAh
Battery Life	15 hrs 18 mins	14 hrs 15 mins	8 hrs 11 mins	11 hrs 22 mins
Utilisation per min.	4.36 mAh	4.68 mAh	5.38 mAh	5.87 mAh

Adaptive Refresh Rate (120 Hz)

While the Galaxy S23 Ultra certainly used less power than the S22 Ultra, that advantage was greatly diminished with the Adaptive refresh rate enabled.

This is where we see the greatest improvement in the power efficiency of the S23 Ultra. Its display used 18% less power per minute, and delivered 22% (almost 1.5 hours) longer battery life than the S22 Ultra.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra (120 Hz)	S22 Ultra (120 Hz)	S21 Ultra (120 Hz)	Z Flip 3 (120 Hz)
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh
Battery Life	13 hrs 0 mins	10 hrs 38 mins	10 hrs 26 mins	6 hrs 44 mins
Utilisation per min.	5.13 mAh	6.27 mAh	6.39 mAh	6.53 mAh

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Battery Recharging Speed!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports up to 45 watts of wired fast charging, but unfortunately, does not come with the charger in-the-box.

So we relied on the standard 15 watt Samsung fast charger than shipped with their previous smartphones – something we believe most users will end up doing. But we used the 25 watt charger for the S21 Ultra, because it came with that charger.

Work 3.0	S21 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S23 Ultra	Z Flip 3
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh	5,000 mAh	3,300 mAh
Charger Output	25 watts	15 watts	15 watts	15 watts
Battery Life	64 minutes	64.5 minutes	88.8 minutes	88.5 minutes
Recharging Speed (per minute)	62.5 mAh	62.0 mAh	45.0 mAh	29.8 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra fully recharges from 20% to 100% in just under 1.5 hours with the standard 15 watt Samsung charger. Oddly enough, this is significantly (38%) slower than the S22 Ultra.

It’s hard to know whether this was an intentional design decision to reduce the thermal output while charging, or to drive the adoption of the 45 watt chargers (sold separately).

Fortunately, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a significantly better battery life, which should offset the slower recharging speed. Frankly, I don’t see a real need to splurge on a new 45 watt fast charger.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Prices + Pre-Order Offer!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four main colours – Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream.

Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be significantly more expensive than last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

While the increased price may be disappointing, Samsung is offering some great pre-order offers:

you get a free upgrade to the next storage option!
if you buy from the Samsung Online Store, you get an RM400 e-Voucher
you get 30% off Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy tablets, Watch, and Buds earphones!
you get to save up to RM600 more when you trade in!

Here are online purchase options for your convenience:

United States : $1,199 | $1379.99 | $1,495 | $1,495
United Kingdom : £1,249 | £1,399 | £1,399 | £1,399
Malaysia : RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699
Singapore : $1,599 | S$2,098 | S$2,098

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Performance Examined!

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Take a look at the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, and find out how well it performs against the competition!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Flagship Class Performance!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra runs on a boosted variant of the most powerful mobile SoC available for Android devices – the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Fabricated on the latest 4nm TSMC process technology, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 boasts a powerful Adreno 740 GPU, as well as eight processor cores in a quad-cluster architecture :

a Cortex-X3 prime core running at up to 3.36 GHz (instead of 3.2 GHz),
two Cortex-A715 cores running at up to 2.8 GHz,
two Cortex-A710 cores running at up to 2.8 GHz, and
three Cortex-A510 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz.

On paper, this is about as powerful as it gets in 2023, but let’s take a look at how it actually performs!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Work Performance

We first tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 3.0	S23 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S21 Ultra	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A52
Mobile Platform	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2100	Exynos 990	SD 750G
Performance Score	16408	12860	12535	10523	7874
Web Browsing	15680	10442	10185	8865	7021
Video Editing	7879	7444	6336	6232	5693
Writing	22257	15471	15247	11112	7454
Photo Editing	35533	30177	37847	30789	15812
Data Manipulation	12171	9691	8310	6825	6424

Will you look at that! The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is 27.5% faster than Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 from last year.

That’s a surprisingly significant boost in performance that people upgrading from the Galaxy S22 Ultra or the S21 Ultra will notice.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Gaming Performance

For gaming, we tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	S23 Ultra	S22 Ultra	Z Flip 3	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy Note10+
Device	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 888	Exynos 990	Exynos 9825
Sling Shot Unlimited	16344	11094	9248	8026	3327
Wild Life Unlimited	14554	9106	3952	4504	3288
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited	3814	2220	1174	1387	528

Look at that! The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was a head above the competition when it comes to gaming!

It was 47% to 72% faster than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, and 77% to 468% faster than the Snapdragon 888!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is undoubtedly the gaming smartphone to beat!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Overall Performance

We then tested the Galaxy S23 Ultra using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	S22 Ultra	S22 Ultra	S21 Ultra	Note20 Ultra	Galaxy A52
Device	SD 8 Gen 2	SD 8 Gen 1	Exynos 2100	Exynos 990	SD 750G
AnTuTu Score	1212174	889167	624411	522735	341908
CPU	261886	203090	166290	146783	105098
GPU	538823	402617	258995	215205	88068
Memory	236163	146002	120805	89376	60642
UX	175302	137458	78321	71371	88100

The AnTuTu benchmark confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is truly a performance beast in every way!

The new Galaxy S23 Ultra is 36% faster than the S22 Ultra, and a whopping 94% faster than the S21 Ultra!

Its CPU was 29% faster, and its GPU was 33% faster than the S22 Ultra. When compared against the S21 Ultra, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 57% faster CPU and 2X faster GPU.

Thanks to its improved cooling system, its temperature jumped by about 7°C. That is noticeable, but significantly lower than the 10°C we saw with the S22 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Performance Summary

Samsung has done it again – raised the performance bar yet again with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy – a boosted variant of the fastest mobile SoC that exists for Android devices – it offers a tremendous boost in GPU performance, which should make gamers and mobile content creators happy.

The benchmark results amply demonstrates that you can count on the Galaxy S23 Ultra to easily handle anything and everything you throw at it.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra : Prices + Pre-Order Offer!

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in four main colours – Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream.

Sadly, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will be significantly more expensive than last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra!

Here are the official launch prices for the three available storage capacities:

256 GB : RM5,699 (about US$1,336 / £1,083 / A$1,888 / S$1,755)
512 GB : RM6,199 (about US$1,453 / £1,179 / A$2,052 / S$1,910)
1 TB : RM7,199 (about US$1,688 / £1,369 / A$2,388 / S$2,218)

While the increased price may be disappointing, Samsung is offering some great pre-order offers:

you get a free upgrade to the next storage option!
if you buy from the Samsung Online Store, you get an RM400 e-Voucher
you get 30% off Samsung accessories, Samsung Care+, Galaxy tablets, Watch, and Buds earphones!
you get to save up to RM600 more when you trade in!

Here are online purchase options for your convenience:

United States : $1,199 | $1379.99 | $1,495 | $1,495
United Kingdom : £1,249 | £1,399 | £1,399 | £1,399
Malaysia : RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699 | RM5,699
Singapore : $1,599 | S$2,098 | S$2,098

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Malaysia GE15 Election : Do’s And Don’ts Of Voting!

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Here is a quick summary of the do’s and don’ts of voting on GE15 – the 15th General Election in Malaysia!

Malaysia GE15 Election : Please Do This!

Here is a quick summary of what you should do, when you head out to vote in the 15th General Election on 19 November 2022.

Check Your Voting Details

Before you leave home, please make sure you check your voting details using the SPR Semakan Daftar Pemilih (Electoral Roll Review) page.

At the very least, find out where is your voting centre and its opening and closing hours, which may have changed from the last election.

While this is not necessary, it would be good if you can note down your Saluran (polling station) number. This allows you to avoid checking for your Saluran at the SPR barung, and directly head to the polling station=.

Bring Your Original Identification Document

This is the only thing you must absolutely bring with you to vote in GE15 – an original identification document. Here is a list of what is acceptable:

MyKad identification card
Malaysian passport
Malaysian driving licence
Temporary identification document (JPN. KPPK09)
Official JPN Receipt for Lost Identification Card Report (JPN. KPPK11)

Please do not bring a photocopy of your identification document. It must be the actual identification document.

Wear A Face Mask

Wearing a face mask is mandatory for COVID-19 positive voters.

All other voters do not have to wear a face mask, but it is strongly encouraged to wear one, as it will help prevent any potential infections by COVID-19 positive voters.

Practice Safe Distancing

Ensuring a proper physical distance is mandatory for COVID-19 positive voters.

All other voters do not have to maintain a physical distance, but it is strongly encouraged to do so, as it will help prevent any potential infections by COVID-19 positive voters.

Bring Your Mobile Phone

If you are COVID-19 positive, you should bring your mobile phone with MySejahtera installed, so the KKM officer at the voting centre can check your health status.

All other voters do not have to bring a mobile phone, but may do so.

Sanitise Your Hands

After your identity is verified, you will be asked to dip your left index finger into indelible ink.

COVID-19 positive voters MUST sanitise their hands BEFORE dipping their finger into the indelible ink bottle.

All other voters do not have to sanitise their fingers before or after dipping their finger into the ink bottle, but may do so.

It is recommended that you bring your own hand sanitiser, but the SPR will also provide hand sanitisers at the polling station.

Use A Different Hand To Accept Ballot Paper

The indelible ink takes a minute or so to try, so it is recommended that you use a different hand to accept the ballot paper from polling clerk.

This prevents the ballot paper from being stained by the indelible ink. While this will not spoil your vote, it is still best to avoid staining the ballot paper at all.

Check Your Ballot Paper

Depending on your constituency, you will receive one or two ballot papers – white for Parliament, and peach for State.

When the second polling clerk hands you your ballot paper(s), please check to make sure:

the ballot papers are printed correctly,
they have half a certified SPR stamp and a serial number,
they are not torn or damaged in any way, and
they are not marked in any way.

If there are any irregularities, point them out to the polling clerk and/or ask the SPR officer for assistance.

Put Your Phone In Silent Mode + Surrender It

Before you go to the voting booth, you MUST place your phone at a designated box on the Polling Centre Head’s desk.

To avoid interruptions, please place your phone on Silent mode, before placing it in the provided box.

Mark Only Once Per Ballot Paper

It is important that you make only ONE VOTE per ballot paper. If you mark the ballot more than once, it will spoil the vote and your vote will not be counted.

Mark The Ballot With A Cross

Best practice is to mark the empty box next to the candidate or party of your choice with a cross (X).

While the counting clerks will accept other marking like a tick, or even a slash, it’s best to avoid all doubt by marking your choice with a cross (X).

Mark The Ballots With A Pen

Each polling booth will have a pen or pencil, and both are accepted ways of marking your paper ballots.

If you wish to avoid all doubt your vote will not be changed, you are allowed to bring your own pen to mark your paper ballots.

Drop Ballots Into Correct Box

It may seem obvious, the first voter of the day for each polling station may make this mistake, as the voting boxes will be empty.

So please make sure the White ballot paper goes into the box for Parliament, while the Peach ballot paper goes into the box for State.

Malaysia GE15 Election : Please Don’t Do This!

Here is a quick summary of what you should NOT do, when you head out to vote in the 15th General Election on 19 November 2022.

Do NOT Wear Clothes With Political Names / Logos

There is no dress code to vote in GE15, but voters are PROHIBITED from wearing clothes with names or logos or symbols of any political candidate, or political party within 50 metres of any voting centre.

Anyone who breaks this rule under the Election Offences Act of 1954 will face up to a year in prison, and/or a fine of up to RM5,000.

Do NOT Bring Items With Political Names / Logos

You are also FORBIDDEN from bringing any items – bags, caps, umbrellas, or even earrings and brooches – that have the names or logos or symbols of any political candidate, or political party.

Anyone who breaks this rule under the Election Offences Act of 1954 will face up to a year in prison, and/or a fine of up to RM5,000.

Do NOT Use Your Phone In Polling Centre

You are allowed to bring your phone and use it at the voting centre. However, once you reach your Saluran (polling station), you are NO LONGER ALLOWED to use your phone.

SPR will place notices and posters warning against the use of phones or smartphones inside and outside every GE15 voting room.

Do NOT Take Photo Of Your Ballot Paper

Before marking your ballot papers, you must place your phone in the provided area on the table of the Ketua Tempat Mengundi (Head of the Polling Station).

Please note that it is an offence to take a photo of your ballot papers showing your vote. If convicted, you are subject to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or a fine of not more than RM5,000, or both.

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Happy voting on 19 November 2022!

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What Must You Do Before + During GE15 Election?

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Find out what must you do before GE15 – the 15th General Election in Malaysia, and on election day itself!

What Should You Do Before GE15 Election Day?

Thanks to the Undi18 constitutional amendments that expanded voting rights for Malaysian citizens from 15 December 2021 onwards:

the minimum voting age was reduced to 18 years
automatic voter registration – all eligible voters would be automatically registered and allowed to vote

There is no longer a need for you to register to vote, but you should check your voting details at least one day before Election Day.

Use the SPR Semakan Daftar Pemilih (Electoral Roll Review) page, which will give you important information like:

Pusat Mengundi : Location of your voting centre
Saluran : Your assigned polling station at the voting centre
Bilangan : The number of voters assigned to that polling station
Masa Mengundi : Voting time for your voting centre
Masa Keluar Mengundi Yang Digalakkan : Recommended time to go vote
Hari Mengundi : Election day

While it is not necessary to print those details, if you can write them down and bring them to the voting centre, it will help the election clerks speed up your registration.

What Must Voters Bring On GE15 Election Day?

The only thing voters MUST bring is one of these identification documents, in order to qualify to vote on Election Day:

MyKad identification card
Malaysian passport
Malaysian driving licence
Temporary identification document (JPN. KPPK09)
Official JPN Receipt for Lost Identification Card Report (JPN. KPPK11)

In addition to their identification document, COVID-19 positive persons MUST also bring:

a face mask that is worn at all times, except during the facial identification process
a smartphone with MySejahtera installed, for KKM officers to check your COVID-19 status

These are recommended (not necessary) items that voters may choose to bring:

your own hand sanitiser – recommended for COVID-19 voters
your own pen – recommended for COVID-19 voters
your own tissue paper – to wipe off any excess indelible ink

What Voters Cannot Bring On GE15 Election Day?

Voters are NOT allowed to bring any item (like umbrellas, bags, and caps) with the name of any electoral candidate, or the symbol of any political party, into the voting centre.

Voters are also NOT allowed to wear clothes that have the name of any electoral candidate, or the symbol of any political party.

What Should Voters Do On GE15 Election Day?

Step 1 : Once you arrive at your voting centre, you can either :

head directly to your Saluran (polling station), if you already know your Saluran number, or
ask the SRP Barung agent there to check your Saluran number.

Step 2 : Queue outside your assigned Saluran, for your turn to enter the polling station.

Please note that you are NOT allowed to use your phone at the polling station.

Step 3 : Once the police officer at the polling station lets you in, you need to hand over your identification document (e.g. MyKad) to the first polling clerk.

Step 4 : The polling clerk will verify your details against the electoral roll, and perform a visual identification.

At this point, COVID-19 positive voters must pull down their face masks. Please take care to stand at a distance, and avoid speaking, and quickly put the face mask on after the clerk confirms your identity.

Step 4 : The polling clerk will then ask you to show both your hands, to confirm that you do not have any fingers marked with the indelible ink – evidence that you have not voted yet.

Step 5 : The first polling clerk will hand your identification document to the second polling clerk, and loudly call out your identification card / passport number and name. Please make sure that they are both correct.

Step 6 : You will be asked to move to the second polling clerk, who will hand your identification document back to you.

Step 7 : The second polling clerk will ask you to put out your left index (second) finger, to dip into the indelible ink bottle.

COVID-19 positive voters MUST sanitise their hands BEFORE dipping their left index fingers into the indelible ink bottle.

Step 8 : Head to the next table where the third polling clerk will hand you your folded paper ballot(s).

You will get a white ballot for Parliament, but you may not receive a peach ballot for state – it depends on your constituency.

Just in case the indelible ink on your left index finger is still wet, take your paper ballots using your right hand.

Step 9 : You will now be asked to head to the table of the Polling Station Head (Ketua Tempat Mengundi, KTM), to deposit your mobile phone in the provided box.

Step 10 : You can now proceed to the voting booth, where you can now unfold the paper ballots.

Although ink smudges will not void your vote, try to unfold your paper ballots once the indelible ink has dried on your left index finger.

Step 11 : Choose your candidate by marking each paper ballot ONCE with an X in the empty box on the far right using the provided pen, or your own pen.

Step 12 : Fold the paper ballots once you are done, before you leave the voting booth.

Step 13 : Drop your paper ballots into the respective polling boxes for Parliament (white) and State (peach).

Step 14 : Collect your mobile phone from the table of the Polling Station Head (KTM).

Step 15 : You can leave the polling station, and the voting centre.

I hope you found this guide useful. Please feel free to share this out with your family and friends.

Happy voting on 19 November 2022!

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GE15 SOP + Process For COVID-19 Positive Voters!

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COVID-19 positive voters can still vote on the 15th General Election, but they must follow these SPR requirements…

GE15 SOP For COVID-19 Positive Voters!

If you just tested positive for COVID-19, don’t worry – you can still vote on 19 November 2022, when Malaysia holds its 15th General Election (GE15).

On Tuesday, 15 November 2022, the Malaysia Election Commission (SPR) released their SOP for how COVID-19 positive people can vote during GE15.

Please go through it, and follow them, to ensure that you can cast your votes on GE15:

Before Election Day

COVID-19 positive voters must complete a special health form that they will receive via SMS.
Candidates and political party employees who test positive for COVID-19 are FORBIDDEN from conducting any physical election campaign activities. However, they can still conduct virtual campaigns during their Home Surveillance Order (HSO) period.

On Election Day

COVID-19 positive voters are FORBIDDEN from taking public transportation, including e-hailing rides, to get to the voting centres.
COVID-19 positive voters are REQUIRED to wear a face mask, and must often sanitise their hands.
COVID-19 positive voters are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitiser and pen.
COVID-19 positive voters must report their infectious status to Malaysia Ministry of Health (KKM) officials stationed at the entrance to the voting centres.
KKM officials at voting centres will check your COVID-19 risk assessment in MySejahtera.
COVID-19 positive voters are REQUIRED to wear a face mask at all times, except when asked to remove it for identification at the polling station.
COVID-19 positive voters will be escorted by KKM officials to the polling station (Saluran) and given priority, to avoid mixing with other voters.
Safe physical distancing must be maintained at all times, especially when COVID-19 positive voters face election officials and remove their face mask (for identification).
COVID-19 positive voters MUST use a hand sanitiser, before dipping their finger into the indelible ink.
Let the indelible ink dry.
Place your mobile phone in the allocated place and sanitise your hands with a hand sanitiser before making your vote.
KKM officials will monitor the process from time to time.
COVID-19 positive voters must IMMEDIATELY leave the voting centre, after voting and continue with their HSO quarantine at their own homes.

The SPR are advising all COVID-19 positive voters to come at least two hours before the closing time of their voting centre.

GE15 Process For COVID-19 Positive Voters!

SPR also created a flow chart of the voting process for COVID-19 positive persons, which I will summarise in this sequence:

On arrival at the voting centre, you must report your health status to the KKM officer stationed there.
The KKM officer will check you COVID-19 risk status in the MySejahtera profile page, while also checking your polling station (Saluran).
You are REQUIRED to wear a face mask, and clean your hands with a hand sanitiser.
The KKM officer will escort you to your polling station (Saluran), and you will be given priority to avoid mixing with other voters.
At the polling station, you must maintain a safe physical distance from the election clerk and KKM officer when you remove your face mask for identification purposes.
You must use a hand sanitiser to clean your hands BEFORE you dip your finger into the indelible ink.
You must let the indelible ink dry, and then use a hand sanitiser again after placing your phone in a designated spot.
You will then be given your paper ballot.
Now, you can go to the voting booth to mark your paper ballot.
After casting your vote, you must immediately leave the voting center, and return home to complete your HSO quarantine.

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GE15 : Must You Print Details + Vote Within 2 Hours?!

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Must you print your voting details, and only vote within 2 hours, at the upcoming GE15 Malaysia general election?!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : You Must Print Details + Vote Within 2 Hours On GE15!

People are sharing screenshots of GE15 voting details, warning that Malaysian voters must print them out, and vote within 2 hours!

New rules from SPR to make it did to vote this GE15. You need to print out your details from SPR website. You are only allowed to vote 8am to 10am for morning n 2pm to 4pm. Even though it is stated voting time is 10 hours, the guards will not allow people in from 10am to 1pm n voting centers will close 4pm sharp. This is a cheating method for UMNO to win. Make sure you have a given number in your details. Those without number will not be allowed in. Plus no handphone allowed. Please make police reports. This is the biggest scam from SPR.

UMNO wants to win big in Putrajaya, KL n Selangor hence the obstacles so that the extra boxes hidden will be bought out .

New rules fr SPR to make it difficult to vote.

Truth : You Don’t Need To Print Details / Vote Within 2 Hours On GE15!

These are just more examples of FAKE NEWS circulating on WhatsApp, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : These Are Not New SPR Rules

The Malaysian Parliament and Malaysia Election Commission (SPR) made a few changes since the last election:

voting age has been reduced from 21 to 18
automatic voter registration means all Malaysians age 18 and above are eligible to vote
postal voting for all overseas Malaysians, instead of the police and military

Other than those few changes, there have been no changes to how the general election works in Malaysia.

Fact #2 : You Are Not Required To Print Anything

The SPR website allows you to check your voting details, so you know where to go on election day – 19 November 2022.

It also gives you other useful information, like your Saluran (voting channel) and the Bilangan (Count – basically, your voting number).

However, there is NO REQUIREMENT to print anything. You will be allowed in to vote, even if you do not print your voting details. Just make sure you bring your MyKad!

Fact #3 : You Are Not Required To Note Your Saluran / Bilangan

At the bottom of this section, the SPR asks everyone to note their Saluran and Bilangan numbers, and bring them to the voting centre (with my translation in English).

Sila catat nombor Saluran serta nombor Bilangan dan bawa ke Pusat Mengundi

Please note your Channel and Count numbers, and bring them to the Voting Centre

However, you will NOT be turned away if you did not print anything, or even bother to remember your Channel and Count numbers.

Noting the Channel and Count numbers will simply help election officials quickly locate you on the voting list, speeding up the process.

Help them speed up the process – note down and tell them your Saluran (Channel) and Bilangan (Count) numbers, so more voters can quickly vote on election day!

Fact #4 : Voting Hours Are Fixed From 8 AM to 6 PM

The fake news falsely claimed that people are only allowed to vote from 8 AM to 10 AM in the morning, and from 2 PM to 4 PM in the afternoon.

The voting hours for the GE15 general election in Malaysia are fixed from 8 AM until 6 PM, on 19 November 2022.

Fact #5 : Recommended Voting Hours Are A Suggestion, Not Rule

People may be confused by the SPR listing (in bold red colour, no less!) the recommended voting time (with my translation in English).

Masa Keluar Mengundi Yang Digalakkan

Recommended Time To Vote

The recommended 2-hour period varies from person to person, and is merely a suggestion, not a rule. You do NOT have to follow the recommended voting hours.

The recommended voting time appears to be SPR’s attempt to minimise crowding by spacing voters out into 2 hour slots. It is up to you to follow their recommendation, or come whenever it’s convenient.

However, to avoid missing out on the opportunity to vote on GE15, please come at least an hour or two before the 6 PM deadline!

Fact #6 : You Are Allowed To Bring Your Phone

Malaysians love to post selfies or photos showing that they have done their duty, and voted in the general election.

Even though former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad (belatedly) asked the SPR to ban people from bringing their phones to the polling centre, there is no such phone ban.

You are still allowed to bring your phone to the polling centre on the GE15 election day.

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Postal Voting Guide For Overseas Malaysians!

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Here is the postal voting process for overseas Malaysians who have signed up to vote by post.

Please help to SHARE this guide with your family and friends staying overseas!

Postal Voting Guide For Overseas Malaysians!

The Malaysia Election Commission (SPR) has not announced the official postal voting procedures for GE15, so I will update this guide, as and when we get more news.

In the meantime, this is the postal voting process for overseas Malaysians, based on the GE14 postal voting protocol, and what we know so far.

Note : This guide is for overseas Malaysians who have already registered for postal voting.

Step 1 : The Election Commission (SPR) to mail you the postal vote kit after the election candidates are formally named.

Step 2 : The postal vote kit comes in a brown envelope labelled “Urusan Sri Paduka Baginda“. Once you open it up, you should find two envelopes:

White Envelope (Sampul B) containing:

1 x white envelope labelled “A – Parliamen” with ballot paper inside
1 x white Borang 2

Pink / Orange Envelope (Sampul B) – this is only for Pahang, Perlis, Perak and Bugaya (Sabah)

1 x pink / orange envelope labelled “A – Negeri” with ballot paper inside
1 x pink Borang 2

Step 3 : Before you mark the ballots, you must get another Malaysian citizen who is 18 years or older to act as a witness.

He / she will need to compare the serial numbers of the voting ballots with those on the envelopes, and confirm that they are the same.

The witness must then fill in and sign both Borang 2 forms, with his / her information:

Full name
Current address
MyKad number
Signature
Date (when he/she signed Borang 2 as a witness)

Step 4 : You must now complete the Borang 2 forms with your own information.

Full Name
MyKad number
Signature

Step 5 : Vote for your preferred Parliament candidate (only one candidate) by marking the ballot with an X using a pen.

Step 6 : Fold the Parliament ballot, and put it into the white Sampul A envelope marked Parliamen (Parliament), and seal the envelope with glue.

Step 7 : Fold the completed white Borang 2, and put it into the white Sampul B envelope, together with the white Sampul A (Parliamen) envelope. Seal the white Sampul B envelope with glue.

Step 8 : Vote for your preferred State Assembly candidate (only one candidate) by marking the ballot with an X using a pen.

Step 9 : Fold the State ballot, and put it into the pink / orange Sampul A envelope marked Negeri (State), and seal the envelope with glue.

Step 10 : Fold the completed pink Borang 2, and put it into the pink / orange Sampul B envelope, together with the pink / orange Sampul A (Negeri) envelope. Seal the pink / orange Sampul B envelope with glue.

Step 11 : You must now mail the two Sampul Surat B (which have a pre-printed address) to Malaysia using regular mail service or courier service, but at your own cost.

You can combine them in a single envelope to save cost. If your family is voting in the same constituency, you can also share the same envelope for your votes. Just copy the address from the Sampul Surat B.

Alternatively, you can travel back to Malaysia and place the voting ballots into the ballot box at the office of the returning officer.

Postal Voting Assistance By Global Bersih

As you can tell, not everyone may be aware of these requirements, or are able to get a Malaysian adult to act as a witness.

To help overseas Malaysians with postal voting, the Global Bersih team is asking for volunteers to help :

flyers who can hand-carry votes back to Malaysia, from 10-18 November 2022
coordinators who can connect overseas Malaysians to flyers who can help them carry their votes back to Malaysia
runners in Malaysia who can pick up ballots from flyers, to deliver the votes to local constituencies
Malaysian adults who can serve as witnesses for overseas ballot papers

If you are a Malaysian adult living overseas and are willing to coordinate and/or become a witness for other Malaysian voters in your location, please sign up using this Global Bersih coordination form.

You can also sign up to help the Global Bersih team in their other efforts to help overseas Malaysians cast their postal votes at https://bit.ly/ge15volunteers.

EVERY VOTE MATTERS, so please help our Malaysian brothers and sisters overseas cast their vote!

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Every Postal Vote Requires Malaysian Adult Witness!

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Please warn everyone – every postal vote requires a Malaysian adult as a witness!

Every Postal Vote Requires Malaysian Adult Witness!

If you are an overseas Malaysian who already signed up for the postal vote, you can’t just fill it and mail it back.

The postal ballot is accompanied by a Borang 2 that must be signed by a witness who must be a Malaysian citizen who is 18 years or older.

As you can tell – not every overseas Malaysian will be able to locate another Malaysian adult to act as a witness.

Without a properly completed Borang 2, your postal vote will be null and void. So please make sure you can get another Malaysian adult to act as your witness.

The Global Bersih team has appealed to the Election Commission (SPR) to remove such an onerous requirement, but as of now – the requirement remains.

Global Bersih Initiative To Meet Borang 2 Voting Requirement

To help overseas Malaysians find a suitable witness for Borang 2, the Global Bersih team has created a coordination form.

This is for overseas Malaysians who are willing to coordinate and assist other Malaysians to meet the Borang 2 witness requirement.

You must be willing to leave your name and a minimum of one method by which other Malaysians can contact you to obtain your signature as a witness for their Borang 2.

The Global Bersih team will only share this information on their official social media after the Election Commission (SPR) finalises its regulations for postal voting in GE15.

The Global Bersih team is also coordinating other forms of assistance to overseas Malaysians, and need volunteers to help out with those efforts. So if you can help, please register at https://bit.ly/ge15volunteers.

Read more : Postal Voting Guide For Overseas Malaysians!

Postal Vote Process For Overseas Malaysians

Here is a quick summary of the postal vote process for overseas Malaysians who have already registered for postal voting.

For the full version, please see Postal Voting Guide For Overseas Malaysians!

Step 1 : The Election Commission (SPR) to mail you the postal vote kit after the election candidates are formally named.

Step 2 : The postal vote kit comes in a brown envelope labelled “Urusan Sri Paduka Baginda“. Once you open it up, you should find two envelopes:

White Envelope (Sampul B) containing:

1 x white envelope labelled “A – Parliamen” with ballot paper inside
1 x white Borang 2

Pink / Orange Envelope (Sampul B) – this is only for Pahang, Perlis, Perak and Bugaya (Sabah)

1 x pink / orange envelope labelled “A – Negeri” with ballot paper inside
1 x pink Borang 2

Step 3 : Before you mark the ballots, get another Malaysian citizen who is 18 years or older to act as a witness.

He/she will need to compare the serial numbers of the voting ballots with those on the envelopes, and confirm that they are the same.

Step 4 : The witness must then fill in and sign both Borang 2 forms, which you then completed with your information.

Step 5 : Vote for your preferred Parliament candidate by marking the ballot with an X using a pen.

Step 6 : Fold the Parliament ballot, and put it into the white Sampul A envelope marked Parliamen (Parliament), and seal the envelope with glue.

Step 7 : Fold the completed white Borang 2, and put it into the white Sampul B envelope, together with the white Sampul A (Parliamen) envelope. Seal the white Sampul B envelope with glue.

Step 8 : Vote for your preferred State Assembly candidate by marking the ballot with an X using a pen.

Step 9 : Fold the State ballot, and put it into the pink / orange Sampul A envelope marked Negeri (State), and seal the envelope with glue.

Step 11 : You must now mail the two Sampul Surat B (which have a pre-printed address) to Malaysia using regular mail service or courier service, but at your own cost. You can combine them in a single envelope to save cost.

Alternatively, you can travel back to Malaysia and place the voting ballots into the ballot box at the office of the returning officer.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 FlexCam Photography Tips!

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Here are a few tips on how to maximise the FlexCam capability of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone, to create unique and more appealing photos and videos!

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 : FlexCam Photography!

The Galaxy Z Flip4 is more than just a smartphone with a foldable display. Its foldable form factor allows you to make use of a more versatile photography method Samsung calls FlexCam.

FlexCam basically makes use of the Galaxy Z Flip4’s ability to “bend” the front and rear cameras at different angles for new perspectives.

This offers new creative ways for you to make use of the front 10 MP camera, and the dual 12 MP cameras at the back.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 FlexCam Photography Tips!

To help you maximise the Galaxy Z Flip4’s foldable form factor, here are a few FlexCam photography tips to get the best possible photos!

Take Photos At Any Angle!

Thanks to the Galaxy Z Flip4’s foldable design, you can now try out unique angles, and take hands-free photos without using a selfie stick or tripod.

You no longer need to ask your friends or strangers to take your photos. Just prop your phone on any convenient surface to take your photos from either the front or rear cameras!

Bonus : Try putting the Galaxy Z Flip4 on different surfaces and angles, to take photos and videos from different perspectives. Try both cameras too!

Steady Your Shot

Whether you are using the front or rear cameras, its foldable design allows you to place the Galaxy Z Flip4 on any flat surface, to give you a steady shot for both photos and videos.

Folding the Galaxy Z Flip4 also lets you get a firmer and steadier grip while try out new perspectives in your photos and videos. Its foldable design lets you record videos like a camcorder!

Bonus : The Galaxy Z Flip4 has an upgraded main camera with a 65% brighter sensor, which makes it even easier to take sharp photos even in low light conditions.

Night Mode + Night Hyperlapse

What you may not realise is that Samsung introduced three special night photography modes.

Night Mode lets you capture clear and bright photos even in very dim or dark conditions, by capturing multiple frames and combining them together.
Night Hyperlapse lets you create impressive motion videos at night, without any blur!
Super Night Solution minimises noise for sharp video at night, with enhanced OIS and VDIS.

With these three features, and the aforementioned brighter sensor, you will never have to worry about taking photos in the dark!

High-Resolution Selfies!

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 has a large Cover Screen which doubles as a viewfinder for its dual 12 MP cameras, allowing you to take incredibly high-resolution selfie and wefie photos in both normal and wide angles.

Thanks to enhanced Quick Shot, you can take selfies and defies quickly using the rear cameras, using the Cover Screen to make sure everyone’s in the frame.

Don’t forget to give its Portrait Mode a try, for a more appealing portrait with better blurring of the background (bokeh).

Quick Shot can also flex open until FlexCam takes over, so you can capture hands-free photos at both high and low angles.

Now that we shared those FlexCam photography tips with you, be sure to give them a try with your Galaxy Z Flip4, and level up your photos and videos!

To Try FlexCam, Buy Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 Today!

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes in four colour options, as well as a special Bespoke Edition :

Graphite – legacy colour
Pink Gold – new colour
Blue – new colour
Bora Purple – their signature colour this year

These are the available models and launch prices for the Z Flip 4 :

8 GB + 128 GB : RM4,099 (about US$920 / £760 / A$1,319 / S$1,267)
8 GB + 256 GB : RM4,399 (about US$987 / £816 / A$1,415 / S$1,359)
8 GB + 256 GB Bespoke Edition : RM4,599 (about US$1,032 / £853 / A$1,479 / S$1,421)
8 GB + 512 GB : RM4,899 (about US$ 1,099 / £909 / A$1,576 / S$1,514)

The Bespoke Edition is only available on the Samsung website, and requires 3-4 weeks to deliver, as each unit is custom-made.

Here are online purchase options :

Malaysia : $4,099 | $4,099 | $4,099 | $4,099
Singapore : S$1,398 | $S1,333 | S$1,398
United States : US$1,059 | US$1,059
United Kingdom : £999
Australia : Price Check | Ecosystem Bundle

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SPR Will Register Postal Voters Until October 23!

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The Malaysia Election Commission (SPR) has confirmed that they will work through the weekend, and will register all postal voters until October 23!

Please share this news out, and ask overseas Malaysians to continue register as postal voters!

Claim : SPR Will Not Register Postal Voters During Weekends / Holidays

The Malaysia Election Commission (SPR) earlier announced that early voting would begin on November 15, followed by voting for General Elections on November 19, 2022.

The SPR also announced that the last day for postal voters to register to vote by mail is Sunday, October 23, 2022.

However, overseas Malaysians trying to register to be postal voters were confronted with this notice when trying to register for their MySPR account (with my English translation) :

Sila ambil perhatian perkara berikut

Permohonan yang dihantar pada jam 8.00 pagi hingga 12.00 tengah har waktu bekerja akan diproses pada hari yang sama sebelum jam 5.30 petang.
Permohonan yang dihantar selepas jam 12.00 tengah har waktu bekerja akan diproses pada hari bekerja berikutnya sebelum jam 5.30 petang
Permohonan yang dihantar pada Sabtu, Ahad atau Hari Kelepasan Am akan diproses pada hari bekerja berikutnya sebelum jam 5.30 petang

Please take note

Applications sent between 8.00 am and 12.00 noon during working hours will be processed on the same day before 5.30 pm.
Applications sent after 12.00 noon working hours will be processed on the following working day before 5.30 pm
Applications sent on Saturday, Sunday or Public Holidays will be processed on the next working day before 5.30 pm

In other words – overseas Malaysians have to apply for their MySPR account before 12 PM on Friday, October 21, or be automatically disqualified to register as postal voters.

Confirmed : SPR Will Register Postal Voters Until October 23!

I contacted the Bersih team regarding this issue, and I have great news – SPR will continue to process applications through the weekend, as these are not ordinary times.

Now that the 15th General Elections have been called, the SPR is working through the weekend and holidays to process MySPR applications and register postal voters.

SPR will accept all MySPR account applications and register postal voters until 11:59 PM on Sunday, October 23, 2022!

We’re in touch with @sprgovmy. They’ve assured us that they will be working this weekend. This is not ordinary times.

⏰ Deadline for postal registration is Sunday, 23 Oct, 11.59 pm (GMT+8)

So please help us spread the word, and encourage overseas Malaysians to sign up as postal voters for GE15!

Please also share with them my step-by-step guide on how to register for their MySPR account, and register as postal voters.

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How To Register For Postal Vote In Malaysia!

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Now that GE15 is coming, find out how Malaysians overseas can register for the postal vote!

Please register EARLY as the postal vote registration process will take a few days!

Malaysians Can Now Register For Postal Vote!

Previously, only those who lived in, or returned to Malaysia, for 30 days or more in the past 5 years, could apply for postal voting. In addition, those living in southern Thailand (Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkla and Satun), Singapore, Brunei or Kalimantan were not allowed to vote by post.

Generally, only Malaysian military personnel, government servants and full-time students residing overseas were allowed to vote by post.

However, the Election Commission (EC) abolished certain prior conditions for postal voting, allowing all Malaysian adults (18 years and above) living overseas to register online to vote by post.

This decision follows the Undi18 constitutional amendments that expanded voting rights for Malaysian citizens from 15 December 2021 onwards:

the minimum voting age was reduced to 18 years
automatic voter registration – all eligible voters would be automatically registered and allowed to vote

How To Register For Postal Vote In Malaysia!

While Undi18 constitutional amendments mean that every Malaysian is automatically registered as a voter once they are 18 years old, they must manually register to vote by post.

If you are a Malaysian living overseas, here is my guide on how you can register for the postal vote.

What You Need To Prepare

Before you start, you will need to have these in advance:

A valid MyKad
A valid mobile phone number
A valid email address
A photo of the front of your MyKad
A selfie photo of yourself holding your MyKad

MySPR Registration

To register for the postal vote, you must first create an account on the MySPR website.

Step 1 : Go to the Permohonan Akaun Baru (Open New Account) page.

Step 2 : Key in these details into the MySPR registration form (with my translation in English) :

Nama : Name
No. Kad Pengenalan (MyKad) : Identification Card Number (MyKad)
No. Perkhidmatan Polis / Tentera (Jika Berkenaan) : Police / Military Number (If Relevant)
Tarikh Lahir : Date of Birth (this is automatically filled in once you key in a valid identification card number)
No. Telefon Bimbit : Mobile Phone Number
E-mel : Email Address
Kata Laluan : Password
Pengesahan Kata Laluan : Password Verification (to ensure you keyed in the correct password)
Soalan Keselamatan : Security Question (select one from the list)
Jawapan Keselamatan : Answer to your Security Question

Step 3 : In the next section of the MySPR registration form, key in your address exactly as it appears in your MyKad.

Step 4 : Click on Gambar Depan MyKad (Photo of Front of MyKad) to upload the photo you took of the front of your MyKad identification card.

The form will update to show your MyKad photo crossed out with Untuk Kegunaan SPR Sahaja (For SPR Use Only) in red.

Step 5 : Click on Gambar Swafoto (Selfie) Bersama MyKad (Selfie Photo With MyKad) to upload the photo you took of yourself holding your MyKad identification card.

The form will update to show your selfie photo with your MyKad crossed out with Untuk Kegunaan SPR Sahaja (For SPR Use Only) in red.

Step 6 : In the CAPTCHA box, key in the four digit number on the left. In this example, it’s the number 4283.

Step 7 : Click on the checkbox to acknowledge that you have read the terms, and that the information you entered is correct and accurate.

Step 8 : Click on the green Daftar (Register) button on the lower right corner to submit the information.

Step 9 : You will be informed that your registration has been submitted, and will be processed in 1-2 working days. You should also receive an email confirming your registration.

Click on the red Kembali (Return) button, and it will take you to the MySPR account login page.

Step 10 : You will receive an email with the title Pengaktifan Permohonan Akaun Pengguna (Activation of User Account Application) letting you know that your MySPR account has been approved.

Click on the click inside this email to activate your MySPR account, which will take you to the Pengaktifan Akaun Pengguna (Use Account Activation) page.

Step 11 : In the Pengaktifan Akaun Pengguna (Use Account Activation) page, key in your MyKad number and your password.

Step 12 : Click on the Mohon No. TAC (Send TAC Number) option.

Step 13 : You will receive the TAC number in your mobile phone (via SMS) and email address in this format :

SMS : RM0.00 SPR : No. TAC ialah XXXXXX. Permohonan Akaun Pengguna

Email : Tuan/Puan, SPR: No. TAC ialah XXXXXX. Permohonan Akaun Pengguna

Key in the TAC number (in this example, it’s 625704), and click Hantar (Send) to activate your MySPR account.

Step 14 : You will receive a notification, informing you that your account has been activated. You can now login directly into the MySPR system using your MyKad number, and the password you registered earlier.

Registering For Postal Vote In MySPR

Step 1 : Go to the MySPR account login page.

Step 2 : Key in your MyKad number as your login, and the password you registered earlier.

Step 3 : In the CAPTCHA box, key in the four digit number on the left. In this example, it’s the number 0290.

Step 4 : Click on the blue Log Masuk (Log In) button to log into your MySPR account.

Step 5 : Once inside your MySPR account, look for the Permohonan Undi Pos (Postal Vote Application) section on the side menu on the left. Click on the Borang Permohonan (Application Form) option.

Step 6 : In the application form, select the Pengundi Luar Negara (Overseas Voter) category.

Step 7 : Select either Bekerja (Working) or Lain-Lain (Other Reasons) as your reason for requesting the postal vote.

If you select Lain-Lain (Other Reasons), you will need to type in the text box below, why you are residing overseas. For example, you can write – Belajar di Luar Negara (Studying Overseas).

Step 8 : Key in your passport number in the No. Passport section.

Step 9 : Key in your overseas postal address (where you want your ballot papers to be sent)

Step 10 : Key in your contact number (can be a landline or a mobile phone)

Step 11 : Click on the check box to confirm that the details you submitted are true.

Step 12 : Go through your postal vote application one last time to ensure the details are correct. Then click on the Hantar (Submit) button.

You will now receive an email stating that your application for the postal vote is being processed.

That’s it! Now, you just have to wait for another email informing you if your postal vote application has been approved or rejected.

Voting By Post

Once the Election Commission has decided on the voting day, it will send you the ballot paper.

When you receive the postal ballot kit, you must mark the ballot, fill in a form, and insert them in the provided return envelope.

Then you must mail the postal ballot at your own cost, or drop it off at the Malaysian embassy or consulate office.

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How To Turn On Two-Step Verification In Telegram!

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Find out WHY you should turn on two-step verification in Telegram, and HOW to do that!

Why You Should Turn On Two-Step Verification In Telegram?

Two-Step Verification is a feature that protects your Telegram account from being hijacked by hackers and scammers.

It blocks illegal takeover of Telegram accounts, by requiring a secret password that only you know. And it lets you recover your account via email.

This prevents hackers or scammers from taking over your Telegram account, even if you accidentally share with them the login code.

How To Turn On Two-Step Verification In Telegram!

In this guide, I will share with you how to turn on two-step verification in Telegram.

Step 1 : Open Telegram.

Step 2 : Go to Options > Settings > Privacy and Security.

Step 3 : Tap on the Two-Step Verification option.

Step 4 : In the Two-Step Verification screen, tap on the Set Password option.

Step 5 : Key in your preferred password, which can be any combination of capital or small letters and numbers.

Step 6 : You will need to key the same password again, to confirm it.

Step 7 : Next, you can create a hint to remind you of your password. This is optional, and you can skip it if you prefer.

But if you key one in, the hint will be displayed whenever you are asked to key in the password in the future.

Step 8 : After that, you will have the option of adding a Recovery Email address, just in case your account is hijacked.

This is optional as well, but I highly recommend you add a recovery email, which is simply the email address you use.

Step 9 : If you entered a Recovery Email address, Telegram will now send you an email with a 6-digit code to verify that email address.

Step 10 : Look for the Telegram verification code email, and key in the 6-digit verification code.

That’s it! You’re done! From now on, you will be required to key in the password whenever you log into a new device.

This will prevent hackers / scammers from taking over your account, even if you accidentally give them the Login code you receive by SMS.

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Beware Of Telegram Screenshot Hack + Scam!

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Watch out for the Telegram screenshot hack and scam! Find out how the Telegram screenshot hack and scam works, and what you can do!

Telegram Screenshot Hack : New Twist To Old Trick

My friend just got hit by the Telegram screenshot hack, and the hacker is now trying to scam everyone on his contact list!

The Telegram screenshot hack is a new twist to an old trick, and here is how they do it…

Step 1 : Identify A Suitable Target

After obtaining a legitimate Telegram account through phishing or other means, the hacker reads through the messages to identify a suitable target – usually a close friend whom you often chat with, and trust.

For the purpose of our example, the hacker stole your friend’s Telegram account and has identified you as a suitable target.

Step 2 : Attempt To Login From Another Device

The hacker installs Telegram in another device and attempts to log into your account. He only needs the your phone number to do that.

The login attempt triggers Telegram to send a Login code to the your registered devices to authenticate the login. Usually, that’s the Telegram app in your smartphone.

Step 3 : Ask For A Screenshot Of Telegram

Traditionally, this is when the hacker will use your friend’s Telegram account to message you and ask for that Login code. However, asking for the Login code may trigger suspicion, so hackers have now come up with a new twist.

Instead of asking you for the Login code, the hacker will use your friend’s Telegram account to ask you to take a screenshot of your Telegram app and send it to him.

What harm is there? After all, many of us take screenshots and share them with family, friends and even on social media!

The problem is – the screenshot will accidentally reveal your Telegram Login code! Take a look at the actual screenshot my friend sent – it clearly shows the Telegram Login code!

Step 4 : Terminate All Other Sessions

The hacker will immediately use the Login code to log into your Telegram account on his device.

Then he will terminate all other sessions from that Telegram account, which means you get logged out from your Telegram app on your own smartphone!

Step 5 : Change Password

To prevent you from logging back in, and terminating his Telegram session, he will change the password.

Step 6 : Scam Your Friends

Now that the hacker gained control of your Telegram account and locked you out of it, he is free to scam your friends.

In this case, my friend’s contacts all started getting pleas to borrow money for some kind of emergency. The hacker will, of course, promise to pay you back quickly.

Your unsuspecting friends may not realise that this is not you that they are talking to, and may end up sending the hacker money.

In this case though, my friend managed to quickly alert us via WhatsApp that his Telegram account was hacked, so we didn’t tall for the scam.

One of his friends toyed with the scammer, and obtained the bank details. That is obviously not my friend’s name or account number!

Telegram Screenshot Hack : How To Prevent It?

Now that you know how the Telegram screenshot hack works, you can pretty much figure out how to prevent it.

Here is my quick summary for those who didn’t go through the whole process above :

Do NOT send anyone your Telegram Login code. Not even anyone claiming to be working for Telegram.
Do NOT send anyone a screenshot of your Telegram app. Even if it’s not a scam, it reveals portions of your chats!
Turn on Two-Step Verification in Telegram. This lets you recover your account, even if you accidentally let someone take over your account.

Telegram Screenshot Hack : How To Recover Your Account?

If you failed to turn on two-step verification, there is still a way to recover your Telegram account after it is stolen by a hacker.

For these steps to work though, you need to have access to your phone number. You must also do this quickly, as the hacker will be alerted to your attempt.

Step 1 : Open Telegram.

Step 2 : Log into your Telegram account using your phone number.

Step 3 : You will be asked if you have the correct number. Click Yes.

Step 4 : Telegram will send a 5-digit code to all your devices with Telegram installed. You won’t receive it since the hacker has already terminated all other sessions.

Step 5 : Click on the option just above the keypad – “Send the code as an SMS“.

Step 6 : You will now receive an SMS with the 5-digit code. Key it in, and you will now have access to your Telegram account.

Step 7 : Go to Options > Settings > Privacy and Security.

Step 8 : Scroll down and tap on Devices.

Step 9 : Tap on the option – Terminate All Other Session – to boot out the hacker.

Bonus Step : Turn on Two-Step Verification to prevent this from happening again!

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Galaxy Z Flip4 vs Z Flip3 : How Different Are They?

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If you are using the Galaxy Z Flip3, you may be wondering – how different is the new Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone?

In this article, I will share with you the key differences… and similarities between the two foldable smartphones!

Galaxy Z Flip4 vs Z Flip3 : How Different Are They?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 builds upon the excellent Galaxy Z Flip3 from last year, offering an improved version of the compact foldable smartphone.

If you are comparing both devices side-by-side, it’s really hard to tell them apart… because Samsung essentially retained the same design.

When folded, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is slightly (1.5 mm) shorter, and imperceptibly (0.3 mm) narrower than the Galaxy Z Flip3.

When unfolded, the Galaxy Z Flip4 is even more alike the Flip3 – just 0.8 mm shorter and 0.3 mm narrower. If you don’t compare them closely, you might not be able to tell them apart!

They both have very similar weights too – the Galaxy Z Flip4 coming in 4 grams heavier at 187 grams, instead of 183 grams for the Galaxy Z Flip3. Again, you can’t really tell them apart.

Most of the upgrades in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 are internal… and out-of-the-box.

4nm Processor

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 naturally has a newer and more powerful processor than the Galaxy Z Flip3.

Manufactured on the more efficient 4nm process technology, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is the fastest processor money can buy in 2022.

But the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 used in the Galaxy Z Flip3 is no slouch, and you would be hard-pressed to tell their performance apart, outside of benchmark scores.

Main Camera Changes

Samsung retained the same 10 MP front camera, and the same dual camera setup at the back from the Galaxy Z Flip3 :

a 12 MP Dual Pixel camera, with f/1.8 aperture, and
a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture

Larger Capacity

Samsung is also offering a larger 512 GB internal storage capacity option for the Galaxy Z Flip4. This will be useful for those who need additional storage for photos, videos or documents.

Bespoke Edition

Samsung will also offer a special Bespoke Edition for those who want to customise their Galaxy Z Flip4 smartphone.

The Bespoke Edition is only available with 256 GB of internal storage on the Samsung website, and requires 3-4 weeks to deliver, as each unit is custom-made.

Samsung Care+

The biggest upgrade, I would argue, is the new Samsung Care+ warranty, which you can purchase or obtain for free as part of the pre-order offer.

With Samsung Care+, you get 2 years of device warranty including THREE (3) protective film replacements for the Main Display.

The device warranty itself covers repairs for accidental damage (including liquid damage), as well as device replacement if it cannot be repaired. Talk about peace of mind!

Galaxy Z Flip4 vs Z Flip3 : Specification Comparison

Here is a table I created to make it easier for you to compare the two models:

Specifications	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4	Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3
Main Display	6.7-inch Infinity Flex Display Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel 1080 x 2640 pixels, 425ppi 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate
Cover Display	1.9-inch Super AMOLED display 260 x 512 pixels
Protection	IPX8 Water Resistance No Dust Resistance
Platform	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1	Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU	1 x Cortex-X2 (3.2 GHz) 3 x Cortex-A710 (2.5 GHz) 4 x Cortex-A510 (1.8 GHz)	1 x Kryo 680 Prime (2.84 GHz) 3 x Kryo 680 Gold (2.42 GHz) 4 x Kryo 680 Silver (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 730	Qualcomm Adreno 660
Memory	8 GB
Storage	128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB	128 GB / 256 GB
Front Camera	10 MP camera (f/2.4)
Main Cameras	12 MP Dual Pixel camera, f/1.8 12 MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2
Audio	Stereo speakers tuned by AKG Surround sound with Dolby Atmos UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 support
Connectivity	Network : 5G / 4G / 3G Wi-Fi : 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e Bluetooth : BT 5.2 USB : USB-C 3.2
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side-Mounted
Other Sensors	Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall, Proximity, Light
GPS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS
NFC	Yes
Battery	3,700 mAh Li-Po battery	3,300 mAh Li-Po battery
Charging	Wired : 20 watt Wireless : 10 watt Reverse wireless : 4.5 watt	Wired : 15 watt Wireless : 10 watt Reverse wireless : 4.5 watt
Folded Dimensions	71.9 mm wide 84.9 mm tall 15.9 mm to 17.1 mm thick	72.2 mm wide 86.4 mm tall 15.9 mm to 17.1 mm thick
Unfolded Dimensions	71.9 mm wide 165.2 mm tall 6.9 mm thick	72.2 mm wide 166.0 mm tall 6.9 mm thick
Weight	187 grams	183 grams

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 : Price + Availability

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 comes in four colour options, as well as a special Bespoke Edition :

Graphite – legacy colour
Pink Gold – new colour
Blue – new colour
Bora Purple – their signature colour this year

These are the available models and launch prices for the Z Flip4 :

8 GB + 128 GB : RM4,099 (about US$920 / £760 / A$1,319 / S$1,267)
8 GB + 256 GB : RM4,399 (about US$987 / £816 / A$1,415 / S$1,359)
8 GB + 256 GB Bespoke Edition : RM4,599 (about US$1,032 / £853 / A$1,479 / S$1,421)
8 GB + 512 GB : RM4,899 (about US$ 1,099 / £909 / A$1,576 / S$1,514)

The Bespoke Edition is only available on the Samsung website, and requires 3-4 weeks to deliver, as each unit is custom-made.

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Where + How To Renew Driving Licence In Malaysia!

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Find out where and how you to renew your driving licence in Malaysia!

Why You Need To Renew Your Driving Licence ASAP

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has discovered that hundreds of thousands of people are driving with expired licences.

They recently reminded motorists that the moratorium on expired driving licences will end on 30 June 2022.

Right now, those that JPJ caught were “only” been slapped with a fine. But after 30 June 2022, they will be issued with a summon and their licences may be revoked.

These are the four categories of expired licences that may be revoked, if they are not renewed in time :

Learner’s Driving Licence (LDL) : Up to 2 years
Probational Driving Licence (PDL) : More than 1 year
Competent Driving Licence (CDL) : More than 3 years
Public Service Vehicle / Goods Driving Licence (PSV / GDL) : More than 3 years

If your licence is revoked, you will need to undergo the full process to re-qualify and obtain a new licence.

Fine For Driving Without A Valid Licence In Malaysia

If you are caught driving without a valid licence, you will be fined based on how long your licence has expired.

How Long Your Licence Has Expired	Delivery Fee
1-15 Days	RM 150
16-30 Days	RM 200
31-60 Days	RM 300

But as noted earlier, if you do not renew your licence for more than 3 years, you will not only be fined, you will be required to take the driving exam again.

Even worse, you will have to submit an eRayuan letter to obtain a learner’s licence (LDL) which costs RM30, and after passing the exam, you be issued a probationary licence (PDL) for 2 years.

How To Check Your Licence Expiry Date In Malaysia

Did you know you can check your driving licence expiry date, even if you are overseas? Here is what you need to do :

Go to the official JPJ Licence Expiry Date enquiry page.
Select your identification type
– Temporary Resident (MYKAS)
– Permanent Resident (PTM)
– Malaysian Public (MYKAD)
– Police (POL)
– Military (TEN)
– Non Malaysia (LLN)
Key in your Identification Number (without dash)
Key in the CAPTCHA security code – the 4-digit number in the image.
Click Search.

You should get a report like this, which shows you when your driving licence was last renewed, and when it will expire.

Where To Renew Driving Licence In Malaysia

You can renew your driving licence in person, or online, depending on the licence type.

For in-person renewal, you can even get a representative (a friend, relative or runner) to renew it for you.

JPJ Licence Type	Expiry	Where To Renew
Learner’s Driving Licence (LDL)	Up to 2 years	JPJ Pos Malaysia
Probational Driving Licence (PDL)	Over 1 Year	JPJ
Competent Driving Licence (CDL)	Over 3 Years	JPJ MyEG Pos Malaysia
Public Service Vehicle (PSV) / Goods Driving Licence (GDL)	Over 3 Years	JPJ

In Person Renewal Options

Pos Malaysia post offices
– this is where I prefer to renew my driving licence
– post offices located within shopping malls are open on weekends, which makes them super convenient
– unless there is a queue, you can get your licence renewed within 15 minutes
JPJ state and branch offices
Urban Transformation Centres, where you will find a JPJ branch
– UTC Kuala Lumpur
– UTC Sentul, Kuala Lumpur
– UTC Keramat, Kuala Lumpur
– UTC Kedah
– UTC Sungai Petani, Kedah
– UTC Perak
– UTC Melaka
– UTC Johor
– UTC Pahang
– UTC Terengganu
– UTC Kuching, Sarawak
– UTC Sibu, Sarawak
– UTC Miri, Sarawak
– UTC Sabah
– UTB Tawau, Sabah

Online Renewal Option

Currently, the only online renewal option is MyEG. While convenient, just be aware that :

they can only renew the Competent Driving Licence (CDL)
you will need to submit a photo (with a white background)
they will charge a fee for delivery of the new driving licence
you won’t get your driving licence immediately

Area	Fee	Max. Delivery Time
Klang Valley	RM 6	2 working days
Peninsular Malaysia	RM 8	Towns : 2-3 working days Rural : 5 working days
Sabah + Sarawak	RM 10	5 working days

What You Need To Renew Driving Licence

Competent Driving Licence (CDL)

Renewal Options : 1 Year, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
Fee :

RM 2 per year for Class A or A1
RM 20 per year for Class B, B2 and C
RM 30 per year for Class D and above

Required Documents

Original MyKad / passport, or copies if renewal is undertaken by representatives
Original MyKad / passport of representatives, if necessary
Original / copy of driving licence
1 colour photo (white background) with dimensions of 25 mm x 32 mm
If you are applying in JPJ offices, you can take the picture at the counter, or use the picture embedded in your MyKad

Vocational Driving Licence (PSV / GDL)

Renewal Option : Only 1 Year
Fee : RM 20 per year
Required Documents

Original MyKad / passport, or copies if renewal is undertaken by representatives
Original MyKad / passport of representatives, if necessary
Original / copy of driving licence
Certification from medical officer (JPJL8 Form)
1 colour photo (white background) with dimensions of 25 mm x 32 mm
If you are applying in JPJ offices, you can take the picture at the counter, or use the picture embedded in your MyKad.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Performance Review!

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Take a look at the performance of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, and find out how well this ultra-premium tablet performs!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Flagship Class Performance!

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra runs on the most powerful mobile SoC available for Android devices – the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Fabricated on the latest 4nm Samsung process technology, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 boasts a powerful Adreno 730 GPU as well as eight processor cores in a triple-tier architecture :

a Cortex-X2 prime core running at up to 3 GHz,
three sustained-performance Cortex-A710 cores running at up to 2.5 GHz, and
four energy-efficient Cortex-A510 cores running at 1.8 GHz.

On paper, this is about as powerful as it gets in 2022, but let’s take a look at how it actually performs!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Work Performance

We first tested the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra using PCMark, which simulates work applications like web browsing, playing video, writing text and editing photos.

Work 3.0	Galaxy Z Flip 3	Galaxy S22 Ultra	Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra	Galaxy Tab S7+	Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Mobile Platform	SD 888	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 865+	SD 778G
Performance Score	13317	12860	12351	12348	9747
Web Browsing	11637	10442	9696	11864	7355
Video Editing	7762	7444	6194	7664	6028
Writing	15316	15471	14411	12659	10512
Photo Editing	25357	30177	31774	26230	22188
Data Manipulation	11938	9691	10449	9511	8505

Surprisingly, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Get 1 was slightly slower than the Snapdragon 888 used by the Galaxy Z Flip 3, but the difference was just 7%, which means you won’t actually notice the difference.

For certainly, it will easily handle anything you throw at it, whether it’s just posting your latest Instagram pictures or editing a 4K video.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Gaming Performance

For gaming, we tested the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra using 3DMark, with these results :

3DMark	Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra	Galaxy Z Flip 3	Galaxy Tab S7+	Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Device	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 888	SD 865+	SD 778G
Sling Shot Unlimited	10728	11094	9248	8793	6688
Wild Life Unlimited	9838	9106	3952	–	–
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited	2221	2220	1174	–	–

Look at that! The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was a head above the competition when it comes to gaming!

It was 16% to 150% faster than the Snapdragon 888, and 22% faster than the Snadragon 865+!

For certain, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will crush any game you throw at it.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Overall Performance

We then tested the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra using AnTuTu, yielding these results :

AnTuTu	Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra	Galaxy Z Flip 3	Galaxy Tab S7+	Galaxy Tab S7 FE
Device	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 8 Gen 1	SD 888	SD 865+	SD 778G
AnTuTu Score	950630	889167	696767	577726	508008
CPU	213689	203090	206228	161243	157465
GPU	417669	402617	242573	230859	155115
Memory	161903	146002	133586	98269	79972
UX	157369	137458	114380	87355	115456

The AnTuTu benchmark confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is a veritable beast of a performer, beating even the very fast Galaxy Z Flip 3 by 36%.

Its GPU performance was, in particular, spectacular, delivering 72% better performance than the Galaxy Z Flip 3, and 81% better performance than the Galaxy Tab S7+!

Interestingly, it was 7% faster than the Galaxy S22 Ultra, which uses the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor. This is likely due to better cooling – its temperature only increased by 0.3°C, whereas the S22 Ultra’s temperature spiked by over 10°C!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Performance Summary

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra was meant to be the ultimate Samsung tablet for 2022, and it does not disappoint.

Built around the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 – the fastest mobile SoC that exists for Android devices – it offers a tremendous boost in GPU performance, which should make gamers and mobile content creators happy.

The benchmark results amply demonstrates, you can count on the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra to easily handle anything and everything you throw at it.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Price + Availability

Samsung is offering the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in five RAM + storage capacity options globally :

8 GB + 128 GB
12 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB
16 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB

But over here in Malaysia, it is available with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage for RM 5,899 (about US$1,387 / £1,063 / A$1,877 / S$1,892.

Here are some online pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,599 | RM5,719 | RM5,899 | RM5,899
Singapore : S$1,645 | S$1,689 | S$2,125
United States : US$1,689 | US$1,389
United Kingdom : £1,066 | £985

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How To Renew Malaysian Passport Online : Latest Guide!

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Find out how to renew your Malaysian passport online through the MyOnline Passport service!

You Must Renew Your Malaysian Passport Online!

MyOnline Passport is a service by the Immigration Department of Malaysia, which allows you to renew your Malaysian passports online.

Ever since international borders reopened, there has been a massive backlog of people renewing their passports.

On 11 May 2022, the Immigration Department stopped allowing most people to walk-in for their passport renewal. Except for a selected group of people, everyone else must renew their passports online.

How To Renew Your Malaysian Passport Online!

The MyOnline Passport service was originally designed by the Immigration Department of Malaysia as a convenient, online way for people to renew their Malaysian international passports.

However, it is now the only way to renew your Malaysian passport for most people, from 11 May 2022 onwards. Here is what you need to know about the process.

Only For International Passport Renewals

The first thing you must be aware is that MyOnline Passport can only be used to renew existing international passports issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

You cannot use it to apply for a new passport, or to replace a stolen or damaged passport. You also cannot use it to renew special or restricted passports.

To apply for a new passport, or to replace a stolen / damaged passport, or renew special or restricted passports, you must walk-in.

Children who are less than 13 years old, special needs individuals, and those performing the Haj, must also walk-in to renew their passports.

Who Can Apply For Online Passport Renewal?

The MyOnline Passport service is only open to applicants 13 years and older, with existing Malaysian e-passports (passport with microchip).

Underaged applicants (13-18 years old) must have the consent of their parent(s) / legal guardian(s) to apply online, and the parent(s) / legal guardian(s) must be present during the collection of passport.

Can Overseas Citizens Use MyOnline Passport?

This service is also open to Malaysian citizens living overseas, with collection centres in these countries :

Australia : Canberra, Melbourne, Perth
Hong Kong
Indonesia : Jakarta
Singapore
United Kingdom : London
United States : New York

It Now Takes 3 Working Days To Renew Passport!

Originally…

If you submit the online application before 3 PM on a working day, you will be able to collect the new passport on the same day.

If you submit the online application after 3 PM on a working day, or anytime during a holiday, you can collect the new passport after 10 AM on the following working day.

Now

However, due to the massive demand, the Immigration Department announced that you will get an email notification within 3 working days if your online renewal has been approved.

If you do not receive the notification after 3 working days, you may walk into the selected collection centre.

Where Do You Collect The Passport?

Applicants can collect their renewed passports from a Passport Recipient and Issuance Office of their choice, from a list in the system.

The collection date and time will be provided, depending on the date and time the application was submitted.

How Much Does It Cost?

The MyOnline Passport service is free. You only need to pay for the standard Malaysian international passport renewal fees :

13 to 59 Years Old : RM200
Above 60 Years Old : RM100

Payment must be made via a credit card or debit card / direct debit (FPX) on the website.

Please Check Blacklist Before Applying!

Every online passport renewal application will be vetted against the Immigration Department’s blacklist.

So please check if you are on the Immigration Department’s blacklist before you even apply.

Go to the Immigration Control Status Checking page.
Key in your 12-digit MyKad identity card number (without dash).
Click on the Check button.

If you get the green No restriction result, then you may apply to renew your passport online.

What Is Required To Submit An Application?

Here is what you need to have, before applying for online renewal of your Malaysian international passport.

an existing Malaysia e-passport (passport with microchip) that is not defaced or water-damaged
a digital passport-sized photo with these specifications :
a) background must be white, and without shadows (coloured backgrounds will not be accepted)
b) applicants must wear dark clothing that cover the shoulders and chest.
c) applicants who wear a scarf or hijab must wear dark-coloured scarf / hijab, and it must not cover the face.
d) uploaded photo must have been taken at a professional photo studio, in the format provided by the photo studio. Polaroid photos will not be accepted.
e) applications that do not meet these specifications will be put on-hold, resulting in delayed issuance and collection.
f) you may have your passport photo taken at the Passport Recipient and Issuance Office you selected to collect your passport, if your passport photo does not meet the required specifications
a valid credit card / debit card / online bank account to make the required payment

In addition, you must be sure that :

you are able to physically collect the new passport in-person (a representative may not collect for you)
for underaged applicants : both applicant and parent(s) / legal guardian(s) must be present to collect the new passport

Passport Photo Specifications

Here are the latest specifications for online submission of passport photos :

Background must be white and without shadows. Coloured backgrounds will not be accepted.
Applicants are required to wear dark clothing that cover the shoulders and chest.
Applicants may wear dark-coloured scarfs or hijabs but they must not cover the face.
You must take the photo at a professional photo studio, and upload the soft copy in the format provided by the photo studio. Polaroid pictures will not be accepted.

If the photo you upload do not meet the specifications, your application will be put on-hold, and you will be asked to resubmit the photo, or get one taken at a passport office.

What Is Required To Collect Passport?

Finally, when it’s time to collect your renewed passport, please make sure you bring :

your MyKad identification card
your existing Malaysian international passport
the payment receipt issued by the system
for underaged applicants : your parent(s) / legal guardian(s) must bring your Birth Certificate

You cannot send a representative to collect your passport. If you fail to bring the necessary documents, or collect your passport in person, the renewed passport will not be released.

Underage applicants must be accompanied by their parent(s) / legal guardian(s), or their renewed passport will not be released.

How Do You Start The Process?

You can start the process on this MyOnline Passport page.

You may make multiple passport renewals, but you must submit one application per person.

Please avoid registering from 10:55 PM to 12:30 AM, because that’s when the system undergoes daily maintenance and no payment can be processed during that time.

If You Get An Error Message…

If you get an error message while making payment, please contact your bank for further instructions.

If your photo was rejected, you can upload a new photo, or have your passport photo taken at the Passport Recipient and Issuance Office you selected to collect your passport.

If you get this error message – “Kindly contact the Immigration Department of Malaysia”, it means your online application was unsuccessful for one of these reasons :

The file containing your fingerprint was damaged or deleted. You will be required to go to the passport office to have your fingerprint taken again, to avoid problems at the airport arrival / departure gates.
Your application does not meet with the specifications listed on MyOnline Passport.
The information provided was inaccurate, and/or contradicts the information in the Immigration Department system.

How To Resubmit Photo / Supporting Documents

If you need to resubmit your photo or supporting documents, please use these links :

How To Check Application Status

Please use this link to check your passport renewal status.

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Please DO NOT Walk-In To Renew Your Malaysian Passport!

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If you are planning to renew your international passport, please DO NOT just walk into a passport office!

You will most likely be rejected, because most applicants are NO LONGER allowed to walk in!

Warning : Most People CANNOT Walk In To Renew Passport!

Ever since Malaysia announced the reopening of the international borders, everyone has been rushing to renew their passports.

Initially, passport renewals required prior appointments, but that was abandoned after appointments stretched to August and beyond.

People were allowed to walk in, but that led to a massive surge of people queuing for hours at Immigration offices. So the government announced two major measures, from 11 May 2022 onwards :

Extended Operating Hours

The Immigration Department announced extended operating hours to cope with the demand :

Until 10 PM : Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka
Until 10 PM : All UTC (Urban Transformation Centre) outlets in peninsular Malaysia
Until 6 PM : Penang, Kedah, Perak, Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu, and Perlis
8 AM to 12:30 PM on Saturday : All passport offices in peninsular Malaysia (from 14 May onwards)

Walk-In Limited To Certain Groups

They also announced that only certain groups will be allowed to walk-in to renew their passports :

People applying for a new passport
Senior citizens (60 years and older)
Special needs individuals (must bring Social Welfare Department registration card)
Children who are less than 13 years old
People planning to perform the Haj (must bring the Tabung Haji offer letter)
Students (less than 21 years old) planning to study overseas
People who lost their passports (will require a police report)
People with damaged passports

Everyone else will have to renew their passports online!

Should You Walk In To Renew Your Passport?

Since I first published this article, I spoke to other people who tried to walk in and renew passports, only to be turned away.

Based on my own experience (see below), I can attest that the Immigration officers are dead serious about turning people away.

If you are not in the list of people permitted to renew passports on-the-spot, please don’t waste your time. You will only waste your time queuing up, only to be rejected. Try to renew your passport online instead.

Recently, a video clip went viral, showing a security guard demanding that reporters leave the crowded Pudu UTC passport centre. While such aggression is uncalled for, it shows the amount of pressure and tension surrounding this issue.

Every day, hundreds of people queue up at passport centres for hours, posing a real risk as social distancing is completely impossible. Most will be turned away.

If you are renewing a child’s passport or applying for a new one, the unwritten rule is that they will allow one parent to renew his/her passport as well. But this is not a guarantee. It is at the officer’s discretion, and subject to the number of walk-in slots they have left.

Even if you qualify for on-the-spot passport renewal, you should be aware that every passport office will give out a limited number of slots per day. Once those slots are filled, everyone else will be asked to go home.

So make sure you go early in the morning. Preferably you should arrive 30-60 minutes before the passport office opens. Some told me that they queued up as early as 6:30 AM in the morning!

Preferably you should try to go on weekdays, as parents with school-going children have no choice but to go on weekends.

I would also recommend you go to smaller passport offices, especially in UTCs or those located in covered buildings. Imagine if you have to wait in the hot sun for hours!

How I Managed To Walk In To Renew My Passport!

Now, let me share with you my recent experience of walking into the Sentul Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) passport office to renew my passport.

We had earlier planned to renew our passports at the Sentul UTC, where there was no need to queue (pre-pandemic), so I was able to go in and come out with a brand new passport within an hour!

We went to the Sentul UTC early on a Saturday morning – arriving 40 minutes before they opened at 8 AM. By then, there was already a long queue of at least 50 people in front of us!

Some eventually left after reading the notice on the door, which stated that only certain groups would be allowed to walk-in to renew passports.

Expect to spend several hours, so please bring some water and food to eat and drink while you wait. Please note that you are not allowed to eat inside the passport office.

The Immigration office opened at 8 AM sharp, and people started filing in. Within minutes, we could see some people leaving, looking dejected.

As we got closer to the counter, we could see the Immigration officer rejecting some applicants, and giving others their queue numbers. It was a very stressful experience for everyone queuing up because no one knows if they would be rejected or allowed to proceed.

By the time we got to the counter, it was already 8:45 AM. The officer asked us why we were not renewing our passports online. Fortunately, my passport was water damaged, and our son was less than 13 years old.

My wife though did not have a valid reason, but it appears that they will allow one parent accompanying a child to renew his/her passport too, so she was allowed to renew hers as well.

Again, I need to stress – this is at the officer’s discretion, and subject to the number of available slots. So it pays to be polite and early.

The Immigration officer then checked our documents. If you don’t have the required documents, you will also be rejected. So please make sure you have these documents ready :

Original passport
Original MyKad. A photocopy is required if you are applying for a new passport.
Original birth certificate for children who are less than 18 years old
Please note that they will not accept MyKid
A photocopy is also required, if your child are applying for a new passport
Those performing the Haj must bring the Tabung Haji offer letter.
Special needs individuals must bring their Social Welfare Department registration card.
Students who are less than 21 years old must bring their overseas university / college offer letter or a similar document

As we waited for our numbers to be called, we watched many people get rejected at the counter. There were easily 300 people queuing up at this small passport office that morning – most were asked to renew their passports online.

At about 9:15 AM – just half an hour after we got our queue numbers – they announced that all of the walk-in slots had been taken up, and asked everyone still queuing up to go home.

For those who were lucky enough to get a queue ticket, the rest of the process was pretty similar to what it was pre-pandemic :

When your number is called, you head to the allocated counter to submit your documents.
The officer will verify your identity using your MyKad and a fingerprint scanner.
The officer will then take your passport photo on the spot.
This is FREE of charge, which is awesome! Just sure you wear dark clothes.
You will be asked to check your details on the application form, sign it and authenticate it with your fingerprint.
Your application will then be vetted by an officer at the back, against the Immigration Department’s blacklist.
So please check your Immigration Control Status before you apply for your passport renewal!
Once your passport renewal application has been approved, you will be asked to make payment :
– Individuals 13-59 years old : RM 200
– Senior citizen (60 years and above) : RM 100
– Individuals performing the Haj : RM 100
– Special needs individuals : Free
Please note that they will only accept payment by credit card or debit card. Cash is NOT accepted.
After payment, you should receive your passport within one hour.

All in – it took us about 4.5 hours to renew our passports at the Sentul UTC passport office. This is fast, considering the crowd we saw.

An officer I spoke to said that their small passport office was processing about 400 passports a day, while the larger passport offices were doing at least 1,000 passports a day.

About a hundred that day were reserved for walk-ins, while the rest were for online applications – they still have to drop in to submit their old passports and verify their identities before collecting their new passports.

I hope my experience helps give you an idea of the current passport renewal process, if you are allowed to renew on-the-spot at a passport office.

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How To Setup Your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Tablet!

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In this guide, we will show you how to setup your new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for the first time!

How To Setup Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : A Video Guide!

We have the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet with us, and soon you will get yours too.

Let us show you how to setup the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra for the first time, as a new device!

The process is very easy as our video shows, so you will be able to enjoy using it within minutes!

How To Setup Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Step-By-Step Instructions

It is very easy to setup the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as a new device.

This should take no more than 10 minutes, will be much longer if you are transferring data from an older tablet.

Press the Power button to start up your Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet.
It will take 23 seconds to boot up for the first time.
Click Start to begin the setup process.
The first thing you need to do is select a language.
Next, you will need to select your country or region.
Then, the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra will reboot – a process that takes about 32 seconds.
After it boots up again, you will be asked to agree to the EULA (End User Licence Agreement) and the Privacy Policy.
You can skip sending Samsung your Diagnostic Data.
In the next screen, you will have the opportunity to turn off certain Samsung apps and services.
These are all key features that will greatly impact your use of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, so I recommend that you leave them all enabled.
Next, you will be allowed to log into your Wi-Fi network for Internet connectivity.
Select your Wi-Fi network and key in the password to connect.
Once your Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra connects to the Wi-Fi network, it will automatically look for updates, and prepare the device.
It can take a few minutes to finish, so don’t fret.
Next, you will be given the option to transfer apps and data from your old tablet.
This is a long process, which you can do now, or do it later after setting up the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra.
To do it later, or set it up as a new device, simply click on Don’t copy.
Now you will be asked to log into your Google Account, or create a new one.
To skip for now and do it after setting up the tablet, click on Skip.
But you will lose access to certain Google services until you log in.
Next, you will be given the option of disabling certain Google services.
Generally, I would recommend leaving them enabled, except sending Google your usage and diagnostic data.
Now you will be asked to protect your Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra by selecting a preferred login method – Face recognition, Fingerprint, Pattern, PIN or Password.
If you select the Face Recognition or Fingerprint option, you will need to select a secure screen lock method using Pattern, PIN or Password.
Next, you will need to go through the Face Recognition / Fingerprint training process
After that, you will be asked to log into your Samsung account, or create a new one.
To skip for now and do it after setting up the tablet, click on Skip.
But you will lose access to certain Samsung services until you log in.

That’s it! You have successfully setup the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as a new device! Enjoy!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra : Price + Availability

Samsung is offering the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra in five RAM + storage capacity options globally :

8 GB + 128 GB
12 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB
16 GB + 256 GB / 512 GB

But over here in Malaysia, it is available with 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage for RM 5,899 (about US$1,387 / £1,063 / A$1,877 / S$1,892.

Here are some online pre-order options :

Malaysia : RM5,599 | RM5,719 | RM5,899 | RM5,899
Singapore : S$1,645 | S$1,689 | S$2,125
United States : US$1,689 | US$1,389
United Kingdom : £1,066 | £985

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EU Air Travel : Face Mask + Physical Distancing Not Required!

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You will not longer be required to wear a face mask, or physically distance, during air travel to and from EU countries!

Here is what you need to know…

EU Air Travel : Face Mask + Physical Distancing Not Required!

On 11 May 2022, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) issued a joint statement, dropping their recommendation for the mandatory wearing of a face mask as well as physical distancing in airports and on flights.

From Monday, 16 May 2022 onwards, you will no longer be required to wear a face mask at airports, or onboard a flight across the European Union.

However, travellers with respiratory symptoms (coughing or sneezing) are strongly recommended to wear a face mask.

Airports are also no longer required to strictly implement physical distancing. Rather, they should adopt “a pragmatic approach”, and avoid imposing distancing requirements if they “will likely lead to a bottleneck”.

Airport operators are also not required to impose physical distancing if they are “not required at national or regional level”.

That said, they are still asking airport operators to encourage physical distancing where possible, particularly in the meet and greet areas and around baggage carousels.

Face Mask + Physical Distancing Not Required In EU, But Still Recommended!

While the EU will no longer require you to wear a face mask, or impose strict physical distancing during air travel, they are both still highly recommended to prevent COVID-19.

Here are selected excerpts from the latest EASA and ECDC guidelines (PDF) for air travel in the European Union :

Medical Face Masks

Medical face masks (hereafter referred to also as ‘face masks’) are among the most efficient means to prevent the transmission of SARS-COV-2 including existing VOCs. As such, the wearing of masks should be considered in crowded indoor and outdoor settings, including air travel.

If the departure or destination States require wearing of face masks in public transport, aircraft operators should require passengers and crew to wear a face mask beyond 16 May 2022.

In other cases, starting 16 May 2022, aircraft and aerodrome operators should continue to encourage passengers and crew members, as part of their pre-flight communications as well as during travel through signage and announcements, to wear a face mask during flight as well as in the airport as a way to protect themselves and others and that they should respect others’ decision to wear or to not wear a mask.

In their communication, operators should highlight that people at high risk for severe COVID-19 are advised to wear an FFP2 respirator mask during the flight for their own protection. Experimental studies indicate that respirators are more effective than medical face masks both in limiting the release of infectious respiratory droplets when worn by the infectious source and in limiting the exposure when worn by the exposed person.

People with respiratory symptoms (coughing or sneezing) are strongly recommended to wear a medical face mask irrespective of the requirements on that particular flight.

Physical Distancing

Physical distancing, alongside the proper wearing of face masks, has proven among the most effective non-pharmaceutical interventions to prevent SARS-CoV-2 (including VOCs) transmission. Physical distancing should be encouraged in all airport areas, the arrival terminal (with a particular focus for the meet and greet area) and around the baggage carousels. Signage and communication material should continue to encourage physical distancing where possible.

However, implementation experience has shown that in some cases, strict physical distancing measures in the aviation environment (airport and aircraft) is not operationally feasible and creates additional unintended bottlenecks in other areas, increasing the exposure times and leading to operational delays touching the flight time limitation requirements and, consequently, flight safety. Physical distancing could therefore be added to the use of face masks where operationally feasible and where it does not result in additional crowding in other areas. If physical distancing measures cannot be implemented, the use of face masks should be encouraged for passengers.

PPE For Airline / Airport Crew + Staff

Airport operators, aircraft operators and service providers/suppliers should provide the necessary PPE to their staff members and ensure that they are trained in its appropriate use:

— Staff members who interact with passengers directly (e.g. cabin crew members, security check agents, assistants for passengers with reduced mobility, cleaning staff, etc.) should be encouraged to properly wear a medical face mask or, where available and the legal framework permits, a higher-standard face mask (e.g. FFP2/N95/KN95 respirators).

— Staff should be encouraged to practise respiratory hygiene at all times as well as frequent hand hygiene, either via appropriate hand-washing or by applying an alcohol-based hand disinfectant. The use of a protective gown or a one-use plastic apron can be considered for tasks that may expose staff to splashes.

— Flight crew members should be encouraged to wear a face mask whenever interacting with, or in the proximity of, other people. Once they are in the flight compartment and the door is closed, flight crew members may remove their masks subject to their operator’s policy and mutual agreement. Furthermore, the flight’s crew members should remove their masks for emergency situations and whenever requested by appropriate authorities for official purposes such as identification or alcohol testing.

— Aircraft operators should have on board one or more Universal Precaution Kits (UPKs. Such kits should be used by crew members who are assisting passengers with COVID-

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How To Fix Missing MySejahtera Vaccine Certificate!

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Some people recently noticed that their MySejahtera vaccine certificate has gone missing… disappeared into the ether.

Find out what’s going on, and what you can do to fix the problem!

Missing MySejahtera Vaccine Certificate : What’s Going On?

Back in October 2021, the MySejahtera app introduced the ability to generate a PDF version of the digital COVID-19 vaccine certificate.

However, people started noticing that their vaccine certificate has gone missing in MySejahtera. It literally just disappeared.

There is also no option to generate a PDF copy, and of course, no longer the ability to download it.

How To Fix Missing MySejahtera Vaccine Certificate?

The mystery of the missing MySejahtera vaccine certificate has confounded us for a long time.

We suggested that users try clearing the app cache, and reinstalling MySejahtera, but it didn’t work.

Finally, the MySejahtera team revealed that the vaccine certificate went missing for people who did not verify their account!

The solution is simple – you must verify your MySejahtera account, to get access to your missing vaccine certificate!

Below is our video guide on how to verify your MySejahtera account. Just follow the guide, and you will get your vaccine certificate back in MySejahtera.

For the step-by-step guide, please see our guide, How To Enable MySejahtera Verified Blue Tick!

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MySJ Trace Won’t Work With Bluetooth On? Here’s The Fix!

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Did MySJ Trace stop working, even with Bluetooth enabled?

Find out what’s going on, and the solution to this problem!

MySJ Trace Won’t Work, Even With Bluetooth On!

Recently, you may have noticed that MySJ Trace stopped working, even with Bluetooth enabled!

You will be asked to setup MySJ Trace again, but clicking on the Allow button does nothing, and Bluetooth is listed as turned off, even when it is actually enabled.

Why MySJ Trace Won’t Work With Bluetooth On

Some people assumed / claimed that it was a bug in the new MySejahtera version that allowed 5-11 year-old children to be registered for COVID-19 vaccination.

That’s not really the case. It is really because you recently updated your smartphone to Android 12. For example, many Samsung users recently received the upgrade to One UI 4, which is based on Android 12.

Google has been introducing new privacy features in every iteration of Android, limiting the amount of data apps have access to.

In earlier versions of Android, the ability to scan for nearby Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices was tied to the Location permission. That’s why the Android version of MySejahtera requires Location permission, while the iOS version does not.

This led to (false) accusations that contact tracing apps like MySejahtera were tracking people’s movements.

To fix that problem for good, Google added two new Bluetooth permissions to Android 12 – BLUETOOTH_SCAN and BLUETOOTH_CONNECT, that are separate from the Location permission.

These two new Bluetooth permissions allow your smartphone to detect Nearby devices without the need to enable Location.

Unfortunately, this Nearby devices permission is disabled by default, so when you upgrade to Android 12, MySejahtera automatically loses the ability to check for nearby devices.

How To Get MySJ Trace Working Again In Android 12

Here is what you need to do to get MySJ Trace working again with Android 12 devices:

Step 1 : Go to Settings > Apps > MySejahtera > Permissions.

Step 2 : Tap on the Nearby devices option under the list of Not allowed permissions.

Step 3 : Tap on the Allow option.

If you have already setup MySJ Trace earlier, it will now work without further action.

If you have not setup MySJ Trace, then you can read our guide on how to do that.

If you are worried about the government tracking you (fake news really), you can now disable the Location permission for MySejahtera.

I hope you found this guide useful. Please SHARE it with your family and friends!

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How To Add MySJ Vaccine Certificate To Apple Wallet + Health

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Find out how to add your MySejahtera vaccine certificate to Apple Wallet and Apple Health!

Here is what you need to know!

Apple Wallet + Health Now Support MySJ Vaccine Certificate!

When Apple released iOS 15.4, it included support for the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) in both Apple Wallet and Apple Health.

This allows you to store your EUDCC in Apple Wallet, and verifiable versions of your COVID-19 vaccinations, lab results and recovery records in Apple Health.

Happily, the EU officially accepted the MySejahtera digital COVID-19 certificate, connecting Malaysia to the EUDCC trust framework on 4 April 2022.

Now that’s done, you can add your MySejahtera vaccine certificate to both Apple Wallet and Apple Health!

How To Add MySJ Vaccine Certificate To Apple Wallet + Health!

In this video, we will show you how to add your MySejahtera vaccine certificate to both Apple Wallet and Apple Health.

For those who prefer a pictorial guide, here are the steps :

Step 1 : Please make sure you update to iOS 15.4 or newer. We highly recommend upgrading to the latest iOS 15.4.1.

Step 2 : Open MySejahtera and look for the QR codes :
a) Go to MySejahtera > Profile
b) Scroll down to your digital COVID-19 certificate
c) Tap on the Show QR button
d) Take screenshots of the QR codes, or photos of them using another phone. Please make sure each screenshot or photo only has a single QR code.
You can also find these QR codes in the PDF version of your vaccine certificate.

Step 3 : You will now need to scan the QR codes. There are three ways to do it.

Option A : Use Camera App

Use this method if you took photos of the QR codes using a different phone, or you printed the QR codes.

Open the Camera app.
Aim the rear camera at one of the QR codes in your MySejahtera vaccine certificate.
The Camera app will recognise the QR code and ask you if you wish to add to Wallet & Health.
Tap on the notification.
Tap on the Add to Wallet & Health option.
Tap Done.

Option B : Use Photos

Use this method if you took screenshots of the QR codes. But please make sure each screenshot only has one QR code.

Open the Photos app.
Tap on the screenshot of your QR code to open it.
Tap on the QR code in the image, and hold.
Tap on the notification “Open in Health“.
Tap on the Add to Wallet & Health option.
Tap Done.

Option C : Use Wallet

Use this method if you took photos of the QR codes using a different phone, or you printed the QR codes.

Open the Wallet app.
Tap on the Get button.
Tap on the Scan Code option to launch the Camera app.
Aim the rear camera at one of the QR codes in your MySejahtera vaccine certificate.
The Camera app will recognise the QR code and ask you if you wish to add to Wallet & Health.
Tap on the notification.
Tap on the Add to Wallet & Health option.
Tap Done.

Step 4 : Repeat Step 3 for all of the QR codes in your MySejahtera vaccine certificate, and you are done!

You should now see all of your MySejahtera vaccine certificate QR codes in your Apple Wallet. If you have three QR codes, all three should appear.

This will allow any health authority to quickly check and verify all of your COVID-19 vaccinations.

This is similar to showing them your digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate in MySejahtera.

You will also find your MySejahtera vaccination details in Apple Health, under Immunisations.

If you tap on Immunisations, you will see a list of your COVID-19 vaccinations, including the type of vaccine and when you received them.

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How To Get Your MySejahtera Verified Blue Tick!

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You may be wondering WHY you should get the Verified blue tick in MySejahtera, and HOW to get it.

Here is everything you need to know about the new MySejahtera Verified blue tick!

MySejahtera Verified Blue Tick : What Is It?

You may have noticed that your MySejahtera now has a Verified blue tick under your name in the Check-In screen.

The MySejahtera Verified blue tick confirms that your full name and MyKad or passport numbers have been verified, and tied to this MySejahtera account (MySJ ID).

Some of you may see a Verify Now button instead. This may occur if you did not submit your full name, or submitted the wrong MyKad or passport numbers.

This MySejahtera Verified badge is not just for “show” – without a verified MySejahtera account, your vaccine certificate is no longer accessible!

How To Get Verified Blue Tick In MySejahtera : Video Guide

Watch our video guide on what you need to do to get your Verified blue tick!

How To Get Verified Blue Tick In MySejahtera : Pictorial Guide

Here are the steps for those who prefer a pictorial guide :

Step 1 : Make sure you update to MySejahtera version 1.1.8 or newer.

You do not have to uninstall, and reinstall MySejahtera. Just go to the Google Play Store / Apple App Store / HUAWEI AppGallery and click on the Update option.

Step 2 : In the default Check-In screen, you should see a red Verify Now button. Click on it.

Step 3 : In the Verification page, check to make sure these details are accurate :

Name : Please key in your full name, ensuring that it matches your MyKad or passport. This includes Bin, Binti, A/P or A/L as required.
IC/Passport No. : This is either the MyKad or passport number you registered under this MySejahtera account.
MySJ ID : This is either the phone number / email address you used to register this MySejahtera account.

Step 4 : Click on the Edit option to make the necessary changes.

Step 5 : Once you are done, click Confirm to send your details to the MySejahtera team.

That’s it! Once your details are verified, you will receive a Verified blue tick in the Check-in screen of your MySejahtera app.

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How To Update Date of Birth In MySejahtera!

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Find out how to update your Date of Birth in MySejahtera, for a CORRECT vaccination status and digital vaccine certificate!

Why You MUST Update Date Of Birth In MySejahtera!

On 2 April 2022, the MySejahtera team urged everyone to update their Date of Birth in the MySejahtera app. Otherwise, you could lose your vaccination status!

If you have the Fully Vaccinated status, it could disappear, or change to Partially Vaccinated, or Unvaccinated. Your digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate will also be incomplete.

So make sure you update your Date of Birth in MySejahtera ASAP, not only for yourself, but also your vaccine dependents!

How To Update Date of Birth In MySejahtera : Video Guide

Here is our video guide on how to update the date of birth in MySejahtera for yourself, as well as your vaccine dependents.

For those who prefer a pictorial guide, here is our step-by-step guide.

Updating Your Date of Birth In MySejahtera

If you are the only one using your MySejahtera account, here is what you need to do :

Step 1 : Update MySejahtera to the latest version.

Step 2 : Launch MySejahtera, and close the default Check in screen.

Step 3 : Click on the Profile icon at the bottom right of the MySejahtera main screen.

Step 4 : Click on the hamburger (Settings) icon at the upper right of the Profile screen.

Step 5 : In the Settings screen, click on My Personal Details.

Step 6 : In the My Details screen, click on the Date of Birth option to select your Date of Birth. Once you have updated your Date of Birth, it will get locked (note the lock icon), so make sure it is correct.

Step 7 : Click on the Save button to submit your Date of Birth.

That’s it! You have successfully updated your Date of Birth in MySejahtera.

If your MySejahtera vaccination status disappeared or was wrongly display, it will now appear correctly. Your digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate will also now be complete!

Updating Your Vaccine Dependents’ Date Of Birth

Here is what you need to do, if you have vaccine dependents under your MySejahtera account.

Step 1 : Update MySejahtera to the latest version.

Step 2 : Launch MySejahtera, and close the default Check in screen.

Step 3 : Click on the Profile icon at the bottom right of the MySejahtera main screen.

Step 4 : Scroll to the bottom of the Profile screen, until you see a list of your vaccine dependents (My Dependent Status).

Step 5 : Click on the vaccine dependent of your choice.

Step 6 : Scroll down your vaccine dependent’s status, until you see his/her Digital Certificate.

Step 7 : Click on the Show QR option at the lower left section of his/her Digital Certificate.

Step 8 : In the pop-up screen that appears, click on Take me there.

Step 9 : In the Dependent Status page, tap on the Date of Birth option to select your vaccine dependent’s date of birth.

If you registered your vaccine dependent using a passport, you have the option of updating his/her passport details (Passport No. and Country of Origin), if it has been renewed.

Step 10 : Double check to make sure you entered the correct information, and click on the Save button.

That’s it! You have successfully updated your vaccine dependent’s Date of Birth in MySejahtera.

If your vaccine dependent’s MySejahtera vaccination status disappeared or was wrongly display, it will now appear correctly.

Your vaccine dependent’s digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate will also now be complete!

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