Malaysia finally admits losing the Apricot undersea cable due to its cabotage policy, in a stunning reply from the Communications and Multimedia Minister.
Malaysia Admits Losing Undersea Cable Due To Cabotage!
Malaysia Transport Minister Wee Ka Siong has stridently rejected claims that Malaysia was excluded from the Apricot undersea cable project due to the cabotage policy.
On 30 September 2021, he denied that his decision to revoke the exemption of cabotage on undersea cable repairs was the reason Malaysia was excluded from the Apricot undersea cable project.
However, Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim revealed that he received a Parliamentary reply from the Communications and Multimedia Minister that basically admits that the loss was due to the cabotage policy.
Here is the Bahasa Malaysia quote from the Communications and Multimedia Minister, followed by our English translation :
Pemilihan negara bagi menyertai rancangan pemasangan kabel Internet Apricot dasar laut (subsea cables) adalah keputusan syarikat Facebook dan Google. Malaysia tidak tersenarai (bypass) sebagai salah satu negara yang terlibat dalam pendaratan stesen kabel dasar laut tersebut memandangkan isu pengecualian Dasar Kabotaj yang masih belum selesai.”
The choice of country to participate in the Apricot undersea Internet cable (subsea cable) installation plan is decided by Facebook and Google. Malaysia was not listed (bypassed) as one of the countries involved in the landing of the submarine cable station due to the unresolved Cabotage Policy exemption issue.”
This reply by the Communications and Multimedia Minister directly contradicts the Transport Minister’s strident denials, and confirms what most people already know – Malaysia was bypassed in the Apricot undersea cable project because this government refused to exempt undersea cable repairs from the cabotage policy.
What Does Loss Of Apricot Undersea Cable Mean For Malaysia?
Backed by Google and Facebook, the Apricot undersea optic cable will connect South East Asia and North Asia and the US, with a whopping bandwidth of 190 terabits per second (Tbps) and very low latency.
Being bypassed means Malaysia has lost investments and high-speed connectivity worth US$300-400 billion (RM1.26 to RM1.68 billion), according to MIDF Research.
And to add salt to the wound, it comes after Malaysia already lost two earlier undersea cable investments by Google and Facebook called Bifrost and Echo.
This continued loss of subsea cable landings runs contrary to Malaysia’s MyDIGITAL Initiative, which aims to achieve the HIGHEST number of subsea cable landings in South East Asia by 2025.
Malaysia currently only has 23 subsea cables, including those under construction. This leaves it behind Indonesia and Singapore, which have 55 and 31 cables respectively. Even the Philippines is catching up with 19 cables so far.
Is the continued refusal to exempt subsea cable repairs from the cabotage policy worth the loss of billions of dollars of investments?
This government seems to think so, but many would strongly disagree with them.
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Church Members Convinced Retiree To Take Ivermectin!
At first, Vanessa thought her mother was suffering side effects from the Sinopharm vaccine that she received more than a week ago.
She told The Straits Times that it took months to convince her mother to get vaccinated, because her close friends from the Church of the Risen Christ told her that the mRNA vaccine was against God.
One church member, Clara Ng, even said that those advising Madam Wong to get the vaccine should “shut their mouth” unless they can “ask Jesus to tell me personally, that he commanded / ask me to go ahead and take the vaccine“.
In the end, her mother acquiesced to get the Sinopharm vaccine, instead of the more efficacious Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccine.
While looking after her mother, she found out why – messages on her mother’s phone revealed that her friends from the Church of the Risen Christ were actively trying to stop her from getting the more efficacious mRNA vaccine.
One of the Risen Christ Church members, Clara Ng, even told her, “don’t ALLOW SATAN to win!!!” by getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Risen Christ Church members also advised her to buy and use ivermectin instead, with one church member selling them in boxes of 1,000 ivermectin tablets for S$110 (about US$81 / £59 / RM338)
When confronted, her mother admitted she purchased nine boxes of ivermectin from that church member, which she hid in her study room.
It should be noted that in Singapore, ivermectin can only be prescribed by a registered medical practitioner. It cannot be sold over-the-counter, or on the Internet.
Another church member then shared the dosage reference for taking ivermectin, that was taken from the FLCCC I-MASK+ protocol, which has never been tested in any clinical trial.
Vanessa also shared that two of her mother’s church friends – Judy Koh and Clara Ng – convinced her mother that :
the mRNA vaccine was against their religion (it’s not), and that Jesus would reach out to them if they are allowed to take it
on finding out that her mother was going to get the Sinopharm vaccine, telling her that she will not go to Heaven if she takes the second dose.
taking ivermectin will help to purge the vaccine and COVID-19.
Shockingly, none of her mother’s church friends contacted her or her mother after she was hospitalised.
Her mother was also removed from the church Telegram group, and her conversations there erased.
So Vanessa went on Facebook to write about her mother’s experience, and to warn people about COVID Know-It-All experts :
To all of you out there who feel that you know better than the doctors because of google, DON’T. There is nothing more disrespectful than trying to do someone else’s profession, when you are severely unqualified – and that applies for not just Judy, Clara but also shamefully, my mom.
Discuss with your family, no matter how you feel your good friends are better because they are more pious. Because sitting outside the A&E was not Judy Koh or Clara Ng. It was Vanessa Koh. Because sitting outside at the taxi stand hospital is not Judy Koh or Clara Ng. It was Vincent Koh. Because sitting at the admission counter paying for the bill is not Judy Koh or Clara Ng. It was Vanessa Koh.
Do not let the Judy-s and Clara-s in your life overlook the people that truly matters.
Family.
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A COVID-19 warning went viral on WhatsApp because it was attributed to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam.
Take a look at it, and find out why it’s just COVID-19 fake news!
Viral On WhatsApp : COVID-19 Warning By Dr. Leong Hoe Nam!
This is the COVID-19 warning that has gone viral on WhatsApp, because it was attributed to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam.
You may know him as the Singaporean doctor who has been interviewed on radio and TV very often.
The viral message is long, so just skip to the next section for the facts!
Dr Leong Hoe Nam who gave an interview in mandarin today !
Dr Leong said the reason why the fully vaccinated people are getting Covid ! Reason is because the people who are getting Covid altho fully vaccinated are the older people ( aged above 60 plus ) is because these people ‘s antibodies are all very Low due to the lapse of time and also these people in this age group mostly taking medications eg for diabetes ,cholesterol,hypertension ,heart disease etc ! The medication tends to neutralise the vaccine efficacy ! So he says it’s important for these seniors to take the booster jab ! The previous jabs now becomes weaker with time n the medications taken !
USE YOUR MASKS BECAUSE NEW COVID-DELTA IS DIFFERENT, DEADLY & UNDETECTABLE:
With the new COVID DELTA VIRUS there is:
NO COUGH
NO FEVER
Just a lot of:
JOINT-PAIN
HEADACHE
NECK PAIN
UPPER BACK PAIN
PNEUMONIA
GENERAL WEEKNESS
NO APPETITE
COVID-DELTA is of course, more Virulent and with a higher Death rate.
It takes less time to go to extremes, Sometimes without symptoms.
Let’s be more careful!
This strain does not live in the nasopharyngeal region, now it directly affects the Lungs, which means the “Windows”, the periods of time are shorter.
I have seen several patients without FEVER, without PAIN, but who report mild CHEST PNEUMONIA on their X-RAYS.
NASAL SWAB TESTS are very often NEGATIVE for COVID-DELTA, and there are more and more false negatives of NASOPHARYNGEAL TESTS.
This means that the VIRUS spreads and spreads directly to the LUNGS, causing acute respiratory stress caused by VIRAL PNEUMONIA.
This explains why it has become sharp, more virulent and deadly.
Please be more careful, avoid crowded places, keep a distance of 1.5m even in open places, use double masks, face mask and wash your hands often (and when coughing or sneezes) at the moment everyone is ASYMPTOMATIC.
This * “WAVE” * is much more deadly than the first. So we have to be VERY careful and take * all kinds of precautions *
Also be an alert communicator to your friends and family.
Don’t keep this information to yourself, share it as much as you can, especially with your family and friends
COVID-19 Warning Is Fake + Falsely Attributed To Dr. Leong Hoe Nam!
The truth is – this is yet another COVID-19 fake story, that was falsely attributed to Dr. Leong Hoe Nam to make it more believable.
Here are the facts…
Fact #1 : Rophi Clinic Confirmed That It’s Fake
Rophi Clinic, which is owned by Dr. Leong Hoe Nam, issued a notice on 25 September 2021, calling that viral warning “fake news”.
They also called for people to stop sharing the fake news, as it has “damaging information”.
It has come to our attention that a post quoting Dr Leong Hoe Nam has gone viral.
It was a supposed translation of a Chinese programme. There was no reference to any programme.
This is to state categorically that Dr Leong has never said what was shared. There is a lot of false information. This is a fake news information that is spreading disinformation that serves to hurt the covid 19 epidemic response of Singapore, and the reputation of Dr Leong Hoe Nam
*Please do your part by not spreading the damaging information further as shown attached.*
Fact #2 : Viral Message Is A Mash-Up
The viral message appears to be a mash-up of at least two different messages.
The first paragraph appears to be written by one person, while the rest by another person based on the opinions of Dr. Taiwo Obembe – a public health specialist at the College of Medicine of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Fact #3 : Common Medications Do NOT Affect COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Common medications taken for diabetes, cholesterol, hypertension and heart disease DO NOT affect the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Generally, only drugs that suppress your immune system will reduce the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, including NSAID painkillers.
They do not “neutralise” the vaccine, but rather – reduce your body’s immune response to each dose. Efficacy is reduced because your immune system does not react as vigorously to the vaccine.
That is why you are asked to continue taking your medications before and after each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but not NSAID painkillers.
Fact #4 : COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Drops With Time + Age
It is true that COVID-19 vaccine efficacy is lower in older people, due to their body’s reduced immune response to new antigens.
It is also true that studies have shown that COVID-19 vaccine efficacy will wane with time, but even with reduced efficacy, they continue to offer strong protection against hospitalisation and death.
What this mean is the elderly and the immunocompromised may require a booster dose to enhance their immune system’s ability to fight against COVID-19.
Think of the booster dose as a refresher course for your COVID-19 self-defence class!
Fact #5 : Delta Variant Do NOT Have Different Symptoms
Generally, patients infected the Delta variant exhibit the SAME SYMPTOMS as other COVID-19 variants :
fever
sore throat
nasal congestion
breathing difficulties
headache
What’s different appears to be the prevalence of these symptoms.
According to the ZOE COVID Symptom Study, patients with the Delta variant appear to experience MORE fever, headache, nasal congestion and sore throat and LESS cough and loss of smell.
Fact #6 : Delta Variant Is More Transmissible + Deadly
The Delta variant is approximately 50% more transmissible than the Alpha variant, which itself is 50% more transmissible than the original SARS-CoV-2 strain.
Fact #7 : Delta Variant Does Not Skip The Nasopharynx
The Delta variant has “greater affinity” for the mucosal lining of the lungs, which means it is more capable than other variants to infect the lungs.
However, it does not mean that the Delta variant “directly affects the lungs”, as the viral message claims.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is immobile, and travels through droplets and aerosols that we breathe in. It is not a homing missile that goes in search of a particular target.
As the air we breathe passes through the nasopharynx before it reaches the lungs, that is where most of the virus ends up, and that is why we swab the nasopharynx to detect COVID-19.
Fact #8 : Nasopharyngeal Swab Still Picks Up Delta Variant
The current standard of obtaining a nasopharyngeal swab to detect the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus still works for the Delta variant.
That is how Delta variant patients are detected. In fact, genomic testing to confirm the Delta variant is performed on nasopharyngeal swab samples.
As explained in Fact #7, the coronavirus is carried by droplets and aerosols that has to pass through the nasopharynx before reaching the lungs.
So unless the patient breathes exclusively through the mouth, the nasopharynx is the best place to obtain samples of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Fact #9 : Current Tests Still Detect Delta Variant
Both the rt-PCR test and the Rapid Antigen Test continue to detect all COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant.
While Rapid Antigen Test may deliver more false negative results, it is rare for the “gold standard” rt-PCR test to deliver a false negative result, and extremely rare to deliver two false negative results.
Fact #10 : COVID-19 Precautions Apply To All Variants
The COVID-19 precautions mentioned in the viral message are NOT unique to the Delta variant. They apply to all COVID-19 variants.
Please SHARE this fact check article with your family and friends, so they won’t get fooled by COVID-19 fake news!
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 : Hands-On + Key Features!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 boasts a large 6.7-inch Infinity Flex display, with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2640 pixels.
In the front, it has a small 1.9-inch Cover Display with a Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 260 x 512 pixels.
Its foldable display has a new protective film made from stretchable PET, and newly-optimised display panel layers that is 80% more durable than the Z Fold2 display. The foldable display is now verified to withstand folding at least 200,000 times!
Its chassis is made with Armor Aluminium, and the Cover Display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Its Dual Pixel main camera is also protected by Gorilla Glass with DX.
The Galaxy Z Flip 3 is water-resistant in up to 1.5 metres of freshwater for up to 30 minutes, but is not dust-resistant due to its foldable display and folding mechanism. Hence, it is IPX8-rated.
To protect against dust and other particles, its Hideaway Hinge has enhanced Sweeper technology, with shorter bristles.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is built around the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G mobile platform, with 8 GB of memory, and either 128 GB or 256 GB of fast UFS 3.1 storage.
Its redesigned Cover Screen is now 4X larger, making it easier to view notifications and messages without opening the Z Flip 3.
You will be able to check your schedule, the weather, and your daily step count with the new Cover Screen widgets. You can even coordinate its wallpaper with the new Galaxy Watch4 or Galaxy Watch4 Classic!
In the front, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 has a 10 MP punch hole camera, with an f/2.4 aperture, in the front.
And at the back, it has a dual-camera system :
12 MP main camera, with f/1.8 aperture
12 MP ultra-wide camera, with f/2.2 aperture
Powering all that is a 3,300 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, which supports 15 watt fast charging, and 10 watt wireless charging. It can even wireless recharge other devices, albeit at just 4.5 watts.
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Is Israel in trouble with the Delta variant of COVID-19 because they did not use vaccines from China?
Take a look at the viral warning, and find out what the FACTS really are!
Claim : Israel In Trouble For NOT Using Vaccines From China!
This warning has gone viral on WhatsApp, claiming that Israel is in trouble with the Delta variant because they opted to use the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, instead of superior vaccines from China.
The viral warning is quite long, so just skip to the next section for the FACTS!
Israel DOES NOT use China vaccines at all,
but Israel uses only Moderna+Pfizzer vaccines, and that is why Israel has record number of daily cases now, and the number of daily cases in Israel is now higher than before vaccination started, and the vast majority of Israel people have already been vaccinated .
The reason for the failure to stop virus spread in Israel and also in Singapore,
is because Moderna+Pfizzer vaccines, are NOT EFFECTIVE against the delta variant, and the effectiveness will keep dropping every month.
Both Israel and Singapore made the same mistake, of naively and trusting in full, the USA fake news media claim, that wildly overstate the effectiveness of vaccines like Moderna+Pfizzer vaccines, and the same USA fake news media FALSELY CLAIM that China vaccines are not effective, but in the real world, China vaccines turn out to be the most effective, especially against the Delta variant .
Click the graph below, and see for yourself,
the exploding and record number of daily virus cases in Israel, which uses the moderna and pfizzer vaccines at
Now click the graph below, and see for yourself that daily virus cases in China which uses only China vaccines, has already stabilized and life is back to normal since 17 months ago at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/china/
Now click the graph below, and see for yourself that daily virus cases in Bahrain which uses mainly China vaccines, has already stabilized and life is back to normal at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/bahrain/
Now click the graph below, and see for yourself that daily virus cases in Chile which uses mainly China vaccines, has already stabilized and life is back to normal at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/chile/
Truth : Vaccines From China Will NOT Help Israel With Delta Variant!
The truth is – vaccines from China will not help Israel with the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are decent, but they are NOT very effective against the Delta variant.
This is just another piece of Chinese propaganda, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Israel Showed That Lockdowns Work
In their first wave, Israel declared a national state of emergency on 19 March 2020, and underwent a strict lockdown with travel restrictions.
In their second wave, they announced another set of lockdown measures from July to September 2020, which rapidly cut down the numbers by end of October 2020.
In their third wave, Israel initiated their third nationwide lockdown on 27 December 2020, which they started lifting in March 2021.
Fact #2 : Israel Reopened Too Quickly + Too Early
By June 2021, masking was no longer required even indoors, and there are currently very few restrictions in Israel.
In spite of their high vaccination rate – 61.1% of their population are fully vaccinated – Israel has not achieved herd immunity.
Unfortunately, they got complacent and opened up too early. Coupled with the more transmissible Delta variant, this led to their fourth wave.
Even so, I must point out that the Sinovac vaccine offers significant protection against hospitalisation and death that unvaccinated people are at risk of.
A recent study in Bahrain involving 1.24 million participants showed that the Sinopharm BIBP vaccine was less effective than the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine, especially against the Delta variant.
The study showed that the Pfizer mRNA vaccine was 2.5X better at preventing infection, 10X better at preventing hospitalisation, 28.5X better at avoiding ICU admission and 7.5X better at preventing death.
But I must point out that the Sinopharm vaccine itself does a great job at preventing hospitalisation, ICU admission and death, compared to unvaccinated people.
It is just not as effective as the Pfizer vaccine, especially against the Delta variant.
Cases Per 100K
Per Week
Pfizer
Sinopharm
Unvaccinated
Infection
136.3
350.5
643.0
Hospitalisation
2.8
28.4
51.1
ICU Admission
0.08
2.29
6.39
Death
0.22
1.64
4.42
Fact #7 : China’s Success Due To Lockdown, Not Vaccines
China successfully kept COVID-19 cases flat since March 2020 through extremely strict lockdowns and preventive measures. This allowed them to avoid multiple waves that have afflicted many countries around the world.
We know that their success had nothing to do with the superiority of Chinese vaccines, because China itself has been busy exporting vaccines instead of using them.
Despite being the first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine (from Sinopharm), China only vaccinated 24 million people (1.6%) by the end of January 2021.
They have since ramped up vaccination, after India’s Delta variant crisis rattled them. But their continued success in preventing another COVID-19 wave has, currently, little to do with their vaccines.
Fact #8 : China To Offer mRNA Booster Dose For Sinovac + Sinopharm Vaccines
In July 2021, Caixin Global reported that China is planning to offer the Pfizer Comirnaty mRNA vaccine as a booster dose for citizens vaccinated with the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines.
This decision came after Chinese CDC deputy director Dr. Feng Zijian said that two Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are “less effective” against the Delta variant, compared to other strains.
This is a tacit acknowledgement by the Chinese government that the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines are not working well against the Delta variant.
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Did Singapore conduct an autopsy that confirmed COVID-19 is not a virus, but a bacterium that causes blood clotting?
Take a look at this new viral message, and find out what the FACTS really are!
Updated @ 2021-09-13 : Updated with Chinese version, and some small updates.
Updated @ 2021-08-23 : Updated with additional information.
Originally posted @ 2021-06-10
Claim : Autopsy In Singapore Confirmed COVID-19 Is Not A Virus!
This new WhatsApp message claims that an autopsy in Singapore has finally proven that COVID-19 is not a virus, but bacteria that causes blood clotting!
It’s rather long, so skip to the next section for the facts!
Singapore has become the first country in the world to perform an autopsy (post-mortem) for a Covid-19 corpse. After a thorough investigation, it was. discovered that Covid-19 does not exist as a virus, but rather a bacterium that has been exposed to radiation and causes human death by coagulation in the blood.
Covid-19 disease has been found to cause blood clotting, which causes blood clotting in humans and causes blood clotting in the veins, which makes it difficult for a person to breathe because the brain, heart and lungs cannot receive oxygen, causing people to die quickly.
To find the cause of the shortage of respiratory energy, doctors in Singapore did not listen to the WHO protocol and performed an autopsy on COVID-19. After doctors opened arms, legs, and other parts of the body and carefully examined them, they noticed that the blood vessels were dilated and filled with blood clots, which impeded blood flow and also reduced the flow of oxygen. In the body it causes the death of the patient.
After learning about this research, the Singapore Ministry of Health immediately changed the treatment protocol for Covid-19 and gave aspirin to its positive patients. I started taking 100 mg and Imromac. As a result, patients began to recover and their health began to improve. The Singapore Ministry of Health evacuated more than 14,000 patients in one day and sent them home.
After a period of scientific discovery, doctors in Singapore explained the treatment method by saying that the disease is a global trick, “It is nothing but a coagulation inside blood vessels (blood clots) and a method of treatment.
Antibiotic tablets
Anti-inflammatory and
Take an anticoagulant (aspirin).
This indicates that it is possible to treat the disease.
According to other Singapore scientists, ventilators and an intensive care unit (ICU) were never needed. Protocols for this effect have already been published in Singapore
China already knows this, but it has never released its report.
Share this information with your family, neighbors, acquaintances, friends and colleagues so that they can get rid of the fear of Covid-19 and realize that this is not a virus, but a bacterium that has only been exposed to radiation. Only people with very low immunity should be careful. This radiation also causes inflammation and hypoxia. Victims should take Asprin-100mg and Apronik or Paracetamol 650mg.
Singapore COVID-19 Autopsy : Same Bullshit, Different Country
If you thought this viral message was familiar, that’s because it’s the SAME BULLSHIT that went viral earlier, just swapping out Russia for Singapore and some other changes.
Like 95% of viral messages on COVID-19 – this is yet another piece of FAKE NEWS based on some facts.
Let’s examine each claim and find out what the facts really are!
Fact #1 : First COVID-19 Autopsies Were Conducted In China
Wuhan was the epicentre of the COVID-19 epidemic in China, and it was there that the first patients died, and where the first autopsies were conducted.
A forensics team from the Tongji Medical College of the Huazhong University of Science and Technology conducted the first autopsy of a COVID-19 patient on 16 February 2020.
By 24 February 2020, they conducted a total of nine autopsies – the results of which was published in the Journal of Forensic Medicine.
Fact #2 : There Is No WHO Protocol Forbidding Autopsies
There is no WHO protocol that forbids autopsies of any person who died from COVID-19, or any other disease.
The World Health Organisation is an international advisory body. It has no power over individual countries, and therefore, cannot ban post-mortem autopsies in any country.
In fact, the WHO itself published guidelines on how to perform autopsies and manage the bodies of dead COVID-19 patients.
Fact #3 : COVID-19 Is Caused By SARS-CoV-2 Virus
COVID-19 is technically not a virus.
COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new coronavirus, which was initially called 2019-nCoV, before being officially named as SARS-CoV-2.
Fact #4 : SARS-CoV-2 Is A Real Virus
We know that the SARS-CoV-2 is a real virus, because Chinese scientists isolated it and with the help of the University of Sydney in Australia, released a draft sequence of its genome on 10 January 2020.
The complete genome of approximately 30 kilobytes in length was published on 3 February 2020.
You can look at the entire SARS-CoV-2 viral genome that was released by Chinese scientists here.
SARS-CoV-2 genome diagram. Credit : Rohan Bir Singh, MD
Fact #5 : A Virus Is Not A Bacterium
Any half-decent student of biology can tell you that a virus is not a bacterium. They are completely different.
A virus, for example, is not even a living organism. It is just RNA or DNA encapsulated within a protein or lipid shell, and can only replicate within a host cell.
A bacterium, on the other hand, is a single-celled microorganism that can multiply by itself. It is also much more complex, with intracellular organelles and even extracellular appendages.
SARS-CoV-2 – the COVID-19 coronavirus – is a virus, not a bacterium.
Fact #6 : Imromac + Apronik Do Not Exist
The drug, Apronik, that was mentioned in the viral message does not exist!
Fact #7 : There Is No Cure For COVID-19 (Right Now)
As of 13 September 2021, there is no cure for COVID-19. Only vaccines that can help prevent it.
Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, or anti-coagulant medication cannot cure COVID-19.
Both aspirin and paracetamol are painkillers, and they won’t cure COVID-19.
Fact #8 : Low Dose Aspirin Does Not Prevent COVID-19
100 mg is actually a low dose for aspirin, which is normally given in the form of 325 mg or 500 mg tablets to adults.
Many people already take low-dose aspirin (also called baby aspirin) – usually 81 mg – to reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes.
However, that has not prevented any of them from being infected with COVID-19.
Fact #9 : COVID-19 Can Cause Blood Clotting
COVID-19 can cause a hypercoagulable state, in which a severe inflammatory response triggers localised blood clotting which can become generalised.
It is especially common in severe COVID-19 disease, and has nothing to do with a bacterium, or radiation.
When a COVID-19 patient presents with blood clots, they are treated with blood thinners like aspirin and heparin.
Now that you know the truth, please SHARE this fact check with your family and friends, so they won’t get fooled by this fake news.
COVID-19 is a dangerous disease. Protect yourself and your family – get vaccinated against COVID-19!
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Are Chinese vaccines the most effective vaccines against the Delta variant of COVID-19?
Find out what just went viral, and what the facts really are!
Claim : Chinese Vaccines Are The Most Effective Against Delta Variant!
This message has gone viral on WhatsApp, claiming that Chinese vaccines are superior to the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, and are in fact, the most effective vaccines against Delta variant!
It is quite long, so just skip to the next section for the FACTS!
Israel DOES NOT use China vaccines at all,
but Israel uses only Moderna+Pfizzer vaccines, and that is why Israel has record number of daily cases now, and the number of daily cases in Israel is now higher than before vaccination started, and the vast majority of Israel people have already been vaccinated .
The reason for the failure to stop virus spread in Israel and also in Singapore,
is because Moderna+Pfizzer vaccines, are NOT EFFECTIVE against the delta variant, and the effectiveness will keep dropping every month.
Both Israel and Singapore made the same mistake, of naively and trusting in full, the USA fake news media claim, that wildly overstate the effectiveness of vaccines like Moderna+Pfizzer vaccines, and the same USA fake news media FALSELY CLAIM that China vaccines are not effective, but in the real world, China vaccines turn out to be the most effective, especially against the Delta variant .
Click the graph below, and see for yourself,
the exploding and record number of daily virus cases in Israel, which uses the moderna and pfizzer vaccines at
Now click the graph below, and see for yourself that daily virus cases in China which uses only China vaccines, has already stabilized and life is back to normal since 17 months ago at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/china/
Now click the graph below, and see for yourself that daily virus cases in Bahrain which uses mainly China vaccines, has already stabilized and life is back to normal at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/bahrain/
Now click the graph below, and see for yourself that daily virus cases in Chile which uses mainly China vaccines, has already stabilized and life is back to normal at
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/chile/
Truth : Chinese Vaccines Are Not The Most Effective Vs. Delta Variant
The truth is – Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are decent, but they are hardly the most efficacious vaccines in the market.
And they are definitely NOT the most effective vaccines against the Delta variant.
This is just another piece of Chinese propaganda, and here are the reasons why…
Fact #1 : Israel Showed That Lockdowns Work
In their first wave, Israel declared a national state of emergency on 19 March 2020, and underwent a strict lockdown with travel restrictions.
In their second wave, they announced another set of lockdown measures from July to September 2020, which rapidly cut down the numbers by end of October 2020.
In their third wave, Israel initiated their third nationwide lockdown on 27 December 2020, which they started lifting in March 2021.
Fact #2 : Israel Currently Has Few COVID-19 Restrictions
By June 2021, masking was no longer required even indoors, and there are currently very few restrictions in Israel.
In spite of their high vaccination rate – 61.1% of their population are fully vaccinated – Israel has not achieved herd immunity.
Unfortunately, they got complacent and opened up too early. Coupled with the more transmissible Delta variant, this led to their fourth wave.
Even so, I must point out that the Sinovac vaccine offers significant protection against hospitalisation and death that unvaccinated people are at risk of.
A recent study in Bahrain involving 1.24 million participants showed that the Sinopharm BIBP vaccine was less effective than the Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine, especially against the Delta variant.
The study showed that the Pfizer mRNA vaccine was 2.5X better at preventing infection, 10X better at preventing hospitalisation, 28.5X better at avoiding ICU admission and 7.5X better at preventing death.
But I must point out that the Sinopharm vaccine itself does a great job at preventing hospitalisation, ICU admission and death, compared to unvaccinated people.
It is just not as effective as the Pfizer vaccine, especially against the Delta variant.
Cases Per 100K
Per Week
Pfizer
Sinopharm
Unvaccinated
Infection
136.3
350.5
643.0
Hospitalisation
2.8
28.4
51.1
ICU Admission
0.08
2.29
6.39
Death
0.22
1.64
4.42
Fact #7 : China’s Success Due To Lockdown, Not Vaccines
China successfully kept COVID-19 cases flat since March 2020 through extremely strict lockdowns and preventive measures. This allowed them to avoid multiple waves that have afflicted many countries around the world.
We know that their success had nothing to do with the superiority of Chinese vaccines, because China itself has been busy exporting vaccines instead of using them.
Despite being the first to approve a COVID-19 vaccine (from Sinopharm), China only vaccinated 24 million people (1.6%) by the end of January 2021.
They have since ramped up vaccination, after India’s Delta variant crisis rattled them. But their continued success in preventing another COVID-19 wave has, currently, little to do with their vaccines.
Fact #8 : China To Offer mRNA Booster Dose For Sinovac + Sinopharm Vaccines
In July 2021, Caixin Global reported that China is planning to offer the Pfizer Comirnaty mRNA vaccine as a booster dose for citizens vaccinated with the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines.
This decision came after Chinese CDC deputy director Dr. Feng Zijian said that two Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are “less effective” against the Delta variant, compared to other strains.
This is a tacit acknowledgement by the Chinese government that the Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines are not working well against the Delta variant.
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Did Malaysia just approve ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment?
Take a look at this viral claim, and find out what the FACTS really are!
Claim : Malaysia Approved Ivermectin For COVID-19!
This is the viral message that is circulating on WhatsApp, with a link to a FreeMalaysiaToday article, called “Hospitals can apply for ‘off-label use’ of Ivermectin, says health ministry“.
It is very long, so just skip to the next section for the facts!
Woohoo!! GOOD NEWS!! IVERMECTIN is being recognised!!
Malaysia bucks the tide of heavy Pharma lobby and Approves IVERMECTIN!!
“Malaysian Government approves the use of Ivermectin for Covid19 treatment The Malaysian Ministry of Health is allowing hospitals to use Ivermectin “off-label”, meaning for purposes beyond what has been decreed. This is a huge step forward. Those patients who want ivermectin can ask for it.
Ivermectin acts in 3 ways.
Pre infection and in the early stage of covid-19, the drug has been shown to disrupt virus replication. This means the virus cannot multiply in your body.
If the virus has already set in before treatment, the next effect of ivermectin is to flush out the viral debris that triggers the immune response resulting in the cytokine storm which destroys lung tissue.
If ivermectin is administered late, its anti-inflammatory properties help to ease the air duct congestion and heal some of the tissue damage.
In 30 years of using ivermectin for humans, there have been minimal reports of adverse reactions. Best of all, even those who have been vaccinated can take ivermectin safely. The way ivermectin works is independent of virus variant, so all those scary new variants don’t have to be scary anymore.
The constant pressure from the ivermectin lobby has borne results. Let us all take advantage of it. If you are at risk, ask for ivermectin.
[07/07, 02:12] BG Dato Goh Seng Toh TUDM: Am very happy today cos my friend’s wife who was tested Covid 19 positive was declared cleared of the Covid19 virus by the doctor at the Government Quarantined Centre this morning. She was on Ivermectin, vitamin C, fresh fruits and simple foods for 5 days. She was so happy. Please consider taking Ivermectin with vitamin C and zinc if any of your family members is infected with Covid19 virus. Early treatment with Ivermectin is even better. Don’t wait until stage 3 or 4
[07/07, 02:12] BG Dato Goh Seng Toh TUDM: Happy too as MoH allow prescription of ivermectin for treatment upon request though off label … saving life and easing the full icu capacity is utmost important
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[07/07, 05:38] Mej Mior Rosli TUDM(B): I have been promoting ivermactin but many laughed at me..
32 countries have used it to combat Covid19..
This medication for initially for animals is safer than panadol if used for human.. eg it is dangerous to take 10 panadol at a time but no harm if you take 10 invermactin ..( actually 1 tablets per week is good enough for prevention..
It kills any Covid19 variants..
The current vaccination does not protect you from the new more dangerous delta variant.. because the current vaccine only protect the alpha variant.
WHO does not regulate, it only gives guidelines.. and no country is obliged to follow WHO’s guidelines.. some countries have better experts and qualified scientists.
MOH has been stubborn and bowed to the big pharmaceutical companies.. something to ponder on and why…
There are hundred of medical journal by experts who have made more than ten years clinical test yet MOH put a blind eye on them.
India used ivermactin on the new delta variant and the pandemic is under control in a short period of time..
Indonesia is manufacturing it now..
Philippines initially ban it but when two of their ministers contracted with Covid19, they saved by the Ivermectin that they were allowed use.
This time, the fake news creator blatantly claims that Malaysia has approved ivermectin for the treatment of COVID-19.
The entire piece is nothing but fake news, and here are the facts…
Fact #1 : Malaysia Did Not Approve Ivermectin To Treat COVID-19
First, it must be made clear – Malaysia did NOT approve ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment or prophylaxis.
You cannot legally get a prescription for ivermectin to treat COVID-19 in Malaysia. In fact, it is ILLEGAL to sell ivermectin for human use in Malaysia.
As off-label use of medicine can be detrimental to the patient, it is important for the doctor to inform the patient of the risks and obtain his/her consent.
The treating physician in the hospital is required to fully explain the risks to the patient, who must then consent to the off-label use of ivermectin before it can be administered.
The signed consent form is then kept as part of the patient’s record.
Fact #5 : Ivermectin Mechanism Of Action Has Not Been Determined
The person who wrote the fake message claimed that ivermectin acts against COVID-19 in 3 ways. Its mechanism of action is currently unconfirmed.
There is no evidence that ivermectin will disrupt virus replication, which occurs after the cell is infected.
There is also no evidence that ivermectin will “flush out the viral debris”, or that it is the dead virus that causes a cytokine storm.
And there is also no evidence that the (proposed) anti-inflammatory properties of ivermectin can heal tissue damage.
The fake news writer claims that ivermectin helps to “ease the air duct congestion“. It suggests that he/she falsely believes that COVID-19 creates asthma-like breathing difficulties.
Breathing difficulty in COVID-19 is caused by pneumonia and/or ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome).
COVID-19 causes damage to the blood vessels, causing them to fluid into your lungs. The fluid fills the air sacs in your lungs, which limits their ability to take in oxygen.
You start getting breathless and ARDS develops, leaving you unable to breathe on your own. This is when you require oxygen support, or mechanical ventilation.
Photo Credit : Oxford University
Fact #7 : Ivermectin Has Not Been Proven To Work Against COVID-19
Ivermectin has been shown to work against COVID-19 in vitro studies (labs studies), but does NOT improve clinical outcomes or prevent transmission.
That is why the WHO and practically the vast majority of health authorities around the world do NOT advocate using ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Fact #12 : Australia Does Not Use Ivermectin Against COVID-19
Australia does NOT use ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Here is the 1 June 2021 conclusion on ivermectin by the Australian Department of Health :
There is currently insufficient evidence to support the safe and effective use of ivermectin, doxycycline and zinc (either separately, or in combination) for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19.
More robust, well-designed clinical trials are needed before they could be considered an appropriate treatment option.
Fact #13 : Singapore Does Not Use Ivermectin Against COVID-19
Singapore does NOT use ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Here is the 18 June 2020 conclusion from the Singapore Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Rapid Review :
There is insufficient high-quality evidence to show chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine are effective for post-exposure prophylaxis or treatment of COVID-19.
Instead, evidence to date suggests the use of these agents is associated with more harms than standard of care.
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Are the claims on ivermectin made by a TUDM Brigadier-General and TUDM Major accurate?
Let’s take a look at the viral ivermectin claims by these TUDM officers, and find out what the FACTS really are!
Ivermectin Claims by TUDM Brigadier-General + Major
A message on ivermectin purportedly to be by a retired TUDM Brigadier-General and a retired TUDM major has gone viral on WhatsApp.
The message is long, so just skip to the next section for the FACTS.
(07/07, 02:12) BG Dato Goh Seng Toh TUDM: Am very happy today cos my friend’s wife who was tested Covid 19 positive was declared cleared of the Covid19 virus by the doctor at the Government Quarantined Centre this morning. She was on Ivermectin, vitamin C, fresh fruits and simple foods for 5 days. She was so happy. Please consider taking Ivermectin with vitamin C and zinc if any of your family members is infected with Covid19 virus. Early treatment with Ivermectin is even better. Don’t wait until stage 3 or 4
(07/07, 02:12) BG Dato Goh Seng Toh TUDM: Happy too as MoH allow prescription of ivermectin fir treatment upon request though off label … saving life and easing the full icu capacity is utmost important
*******
(07/07, 05:38) Mej Mior Rosli TUDM(B): I have been promoting ivermactin but many laughed at me..
32 countries have used it to combat Covid19..
This medication for initially for animals is safer than panadol if used for human.. eg it is dangerous to take 10 panadol at a time but no harm if you take 10 invermactin ..( actually 1 tablets per week is good enough for prevention..
It kills any Covid19 variants..
The current vaccination does not protect you from the new more dangerous delta variant.. because the current vaccine only protect the alpha variant.
WHO does not regulate, it only gives guidelines.. and no country is obliged to follow WHO’s guidelines.. some countries have better experts and qualified scientists.
MOH has been stubborn and bowed to the big pharmaceutical companies.. something to ponder on and why…
There are hundred of medical journal by experts who have made more than ten years clinical test yet MOH put a blind eye on them.
India use ivermactin on the new delta variant and the pandemic is under control in a short period of time..
Indonesia is manufacturing it now..
Philippines initially ban it but when two of their ministers were contracted with Covid19 and saved by the ivermactin the allowed it to be used..
Australia is using it..
Singapore is using it..
Malaysia, as usual still believe in their consultants and no one else..
Not only on on medicines but in all other fields like engineering, legal, Military, etc.. to malaysian the west is always superior..
We do like to read but listen to so called experts.. but most of the experts are half past six and bogus..
We have to change our paradigm if we want to be a developed country..
– Maj Mior Rosli.
7Jul 21.
Ivermectin Claims by TUDM Officers : What Are The Facts?
TUDM Brigadier-General Dato Goh Seng Toh and Major Mior Rosli from TUDM (Royal Malaysia Air Force) made a number of amazing claims about ivermectin.
So let’s go through their ivermectin claims, and see what the FACTS really are…
Claim #1 : Ivermectin + Vitamin C + Zinc Works Against COVID-19
Verdict : FALSE
TUDM Brigadier-General Dato Goh Seng Toh is advising all of us to “consider taking ivermectin with vitamin C and zinc“, but provides no evidence for their efficacy against COVID-19.
Ivermectin has been shown to work against COVID-19 in lab (in vitro) studies, but does NOT improve clinical outcomes or prevent transmission.
Claim #2 : MoH Allows Prescription Of Ivermectin For COVID-19 Treatment
Verdict : Misleading
The Malaysia Ministry of Health does NOT allow the prescription of ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment.
However, they allow hospitals to apply to the Drug Control Agency (DCA) for the “off-label” use of ivermectin, which “must be done in a monitored environment“.
So you cannot simply get a prescription for ivermectin. Neither can you buy it online or over-the-counter.
Claim #3 : 32 Countries Used Ivermectin To Combat COVID-19
Verdict : FALSE
There is no evidence that 32 countries have officially used ivermectin to combat COVID-19, much less reported any success with it.
Countries that ivermectin proponents have been promoting – India, Peru, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, South Africa – have all failed to control COVID-19.
Just look at their COVID-19 case numbers below. Does it look like ivermectin helped them at all? Is it therefore surprising to learn that on 27 May 2021, India dropped ivermectin?
Claim #4 : It Is Safe To Take 10 Ivermectin Tablets At One Go
Verdict :Misleading
TUDM Major Mior Rosli claimed that it is safe to take 10 ivermectin tablets at one go. That’s potentially dangerous advice, because ivermectin tablets come in different doses, and the proper dosage is tied to body weight.
A 2002 study on ivermectin safety showed that it was safe at up to 120 mg in a single dose. This is 10X the FDA-approved dose of 200 micrograms per kg for a 60 kg healthy adult.
However, the study did not look at taking such a large dose of ivermectin on a continuous basis, only a single dose.
In addition, self-medicating with ivermectin can lead to overdosing because the tablets available in most countries, including Malaysia, are formulated for animal use.
In February 2021, Julie Weber, President of the American Association of Poison Control Centers and the director of the Missouri Poison Center warned that people are getting poisoned by fake COVID-19 cures like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin.
The Missouri Poison Center also issued a warning :
There have been reports of intentional ivermectin overdoses which can cause serious symptoms such as seizures, coma, lung and heart problems.
On 27 May 2021, India dropped ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine and favipiravir, azithromycin, doxycycline, zinc and even plasma therapy after they proved to be INEFFECTIVE against COVID-19.
Claim #8 : Philippines Allowed Ivermectin To Be Used Verdict : Misleading
As it so happened, I watched the Philippines Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability bully the Filipino Secretary of Health, Francisco Tiongson Duque III in the HR 1711 public hearing.
Just like in Malaysia, the Philippines already allows hospitals to apply for off-label use of medicine.
So what Secretary Duque did was agree to clarify that there is an existing CSP (Compassionate Special Permit) that doctors can apply for.
Claim #9 : Australia Is Using Ivermectin Against COVID-19 Verdict : FALSE
Australia does NOT use ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Here is the 1 June 2021 conclusion on ivermectin by the Australian Department of Health :
There is currently insufficient evidence to support the safe and effective use of ivermectin, doxycycline and zinc (either separately, or in combination) for the prevention or treatment of COVID-19.
More robust, well-designed clinical trials are needed before they could be considered an appropriate treatment option.
Claim #10 : Singapore Is Using Ivermectin Against COVID-19 Verdict : FALSE
Singapore does NOT use ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19.
Here is the 18 June 2020 conclusion from the Singapore Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Rapid Review :
There is insufficient high-quality evidence to show chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine are effective for post-exposure prophylaxis or treatment of COVID-19.
Instead, evidence to date suggests the use of these agents is associated with more harms than standard of care.
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Take a look at the viral COVID-19 vaccination advice from a doctor in Singapore, and find out what the FACTS really are!
COVID-19 Vaccination Advice By Singapore Doctor?
This is the COVID-19 vaccination advice from a doctor in Singapore that has gone viral on WhatsApp.
Got this from Singapore:
Before you guys go for Covid vaccination injection, please have a proper meal. Do not go with an empty stomach.
Have a cup (250cc) of warm water too. These will greatly reduce the discomforts,side effects arising from the injection. After vaccination, while resting, have another cup (250cc) of warm or room temperature water.
Remember, do not drink cold drinks before or after injection. This procedure is especially important for the 2nd injection as the discomforts, side effects are relatively more compared to the 1st injection.
Pass this message to your family members and friends.
Stay safe.
After vaccine, Singapore Doctor advised the following:
1. No walking / exercise for next 5 days. Take proper rest at home.
2. The vaccination will have its proper effect after 2 weeks post the second dose, so do not start behaving carefree and start roaming around. So be extremely careful and possibly stay at home till 2 weeks are over post the second dose.
3. There will be slight fever post vaccination, but if the fever persists till 3rd day…then get him to hospital.
I am not sure whether most senior citizens would be aware of these post vaccination dos and don’ts (like take rest and don’t exercise). So sharing this for the benefit of the senior citizens who got vaccinated.
COVID-19 Vaccination Advice By Singapore Doctor : More Viral BS
First of all, just because a viral message says that the advice was given by a doctor in Singapore does not mean :
a) it was actually given by a doctor in Singapore.
b) it must be true because a Singapore doctor said so.
The truth is – this is yet another piece of viral fake news circulating on WhatsApp. And here are the facts…
Fact #1 : Have A Meal Before Getting Vaccinated
Frankly, having a meal before getting any vaccination is NOT necessary.
Did you ever bother to have a meal before the many other vaccinations in the past? So why should we have a meal before getting vaccinated against COVID-19?
This advice though is now necessary because of the fear and anxiety that has permeated COVID-19 vaccinations.
Having a meal before vaccination can help avoid fainting after vaccination – what’s known as a vasovagal syncope.
You do not have to have a full or large meal. Just a snack would do. Eat something that brings you comfort, which would relieve any anxiety you may feel.
Fact #2 : Drinking Water Does Not Prevent Postvaccination Syncope
Now, a 2017 study showed that even drinking 250 ml or 500 ml of water before vaccination did NOT reduce the risk of presyncope (feeling lightheaded / dizzy) or syncope (fainting).
So the Singapore doctor’s advice to drink 250 ml of water before COVID-19 vaccination is not based on evidence. Neither is the advice to drink another 250 ml of water after vaccination.
That said, it is important to stay hydrated before and after vaccination, because dehydration can exacerbate any side effect you may experience.
You do not have to drink any specific amount of water. Just drink enough water to feel refreshed and hydrated.
Fact #3 : Water Is Water, Cold Or Not
The advice not to drink cold water is nonsensical. Water is water, whether it’s cold, room temperature or warm.
The temperature of the water that we consume is “normalised” to our internal body temperature once it reaches our stomach.
So it really does not matter whether you have a cool drink on a hot day, or a warm drink on a cold day, before you get vaccinated.
Fact #4 : Don’t Leave After Vaccination
Vasovagal syncope itself is not dangerous, but you can get injured if it happens while you are standing or walking.
Certain COVID-19 vaccines, like the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, can trigger a severe allergic reaction in very rare cases.
That’s why it is important that you do NOT leave right after getting vaccinated against COVID-19.
You will be asked to stay in an observation room for 15-30 minutes, before you are allowed to leave.
If you are feeling particularly anxious or worried about the vaccine, you can stay a little longer.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong getting his COVID-19 vaccination
Fact #5 : Side Effects More Common With Second Dose
The second dose of a vaccine will generally produce more side effects, but that does not mean it’s more dangerous.
The first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine teaches your body how to identify the SARS-CoV-2 virus, so your body can learn how to make antibodies against it.
The second dose basically gives your immune system a kick, telling it, “This is not a one-time infection. It’s dangerous!”
It triggers memory B cells to remember the SARS-CoV-2 antigen, and a more robust response by the immune system.
It is this heightened immune response that produces the side effects – fever, headache, fatigue, etc.
This is how our immune system learns to protect us from COVID-19.
Fact #5 : Call TheHospital First About Side Effects
The advice to head to the hospital if your post-vaccination fever persists beyond two days is nonsensical.
We all have different immune responses to the vaccine, so you don’t have to worry if you only have a mild fever even if it persists to the third day.
If you are worried about any side effect, contact the health authorities or the hospital first.
Let them advise you on what to do, whether they should send an ambulance or you should continue to monitor your condition at home.
DO NOT just go to the hospital by yourself, as the Singapore doctor advised.
You could expose yourself to COVID-19 from people who are seeking treatment but unaware that they are positive for COVID-19.
Fact #6 : You Can Carry On With Your Life After Vaccination
Let me be clear – you were just vaccinated against COVID-19, not convicted of a crime.
There is no need to refrain from walking or exercise for 5 days, as this Singapore doctor advises.
If healthcare workers who were vaccinated can carry on with their daily work, you too can carry on with your life after your COVID-19 vaccination.
Fact #7 : You Must Continue To Take COVID-19 Precautions
Even after you receive the second dose, you must continue to take COVID-19 precautions.
The Singapore doctor is correct that generally, you will only get maximum protection from the vaccine about two weeks after the second dose.
This varies with the vaccine, of course, but the point is – it takes time for your immune system to boost its response to the vaccine.
So you must continue to take COVID-19 vaccine precautions even after you receive your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fact #8 : We Must Take Precautions Until Herd Immunity Achieved
Vaccines are like training boot camps for our immune system, teaching it how to identify and fight against pathogens.
And while your immune system may be trained against COVID-19, it doesn’t mean it will always win the battle. That’s why people are so obsessed with vaccine efficacy rates.
Did China lift the Indonesian submarine, KRI Nanggala, from the depths when no other country could?
Find out what’s going on, and what the FACTS really are!
Claim : China Lifted KRI Nanggala From 838 Metres!
This viral message has been circulating on WhatsApp, together with a gruesome video showing naked and half-naked bodies of dead men lined up on the floor.
The submerged Indonesian submarine was successfully lifted from a depth of 838 meters, killing 53 people. previously asked for help from neighboring Singapore, Australia, Malaysia. but they were unable to lift from below 800 meters, in the end Indonesia asked the Chinese Government for help. China immediately lifted it with heavy equipment. Finish this job.
We will not show you the video, but we can share this screenshot with you.
China Lifted KRI Nanggala From 838 Metres? Another Fake Story!
This is yet another fake story about the awesomeness of the Chinese government… and here are the facts.
Fact #1 : KRI Nanggala Has Not Been Recovered… Yet
The Chinese Navy has been assisting in the recovery of KRI Nanggala since 4 May 2021, using three ships :
Nantuo-195 – an ocean tug
Yongxing Dao-865 – an ocean salvage and rescue ship
Tan Suo 2 – a scientific research vessel
As of 17 May 2021, they have NOT recovered the Indonesian submarine, KRI Nanggala, or any bodies from the wreck.
Fact #2 : Singapore, Australia, Malaysia Were Not Asked To Recover KRI Nanggala
It is false to claim that Singapore, Australia and Malaysia were asked to help recover KRI Nanggala from the depths of over 800 metres, but failed.
None of those countries were asked to assist in the recovery of KRI Nanggala, so how could they fail at a task they never even attempted?
Fact #3 : The Video Is Not Of KRI Nanggala Sailors
The gruesome video was used to imply that the Chinese government recovered the bodies of KRI Nanggala sailors.
After analysing the video, we can safely say that the video does NOT show the bodies of KRI Nanggala sailors.
For one thing – no body from KRI Nanggala has been recovered so far.
Secondly, the KRI Nanggala went down with 53 people onboard, but there are about 100 dead bodies in the video!
Finally, at least three men can be seen wearing the longyi – the Burmese sarong, and one of the men in the video is wearing a vest with Burmese script.
Therefore, the video was very likely taken in Myanmar, and the dead men could well be people killed by the junta after the coup.
Who Would Create Lies About KRI Nanggala???
With China’s aggressive foreign stance in recent years, it is not uncommon to see such fake stories being created and shared.
Some believe it’s part of a concerted attempt to burnish China’s image overseas.
Others believe the many fake stories are being created to drown out the negative coverage of China’s controversial Belt and Road Initiative, and their aggressive moves in the South China Sea.
Whatever the reasons may be, it is our duty as global citizens to stop the proliferation of such fake stories.
Please share this fact check with your friends, so they know the truth!
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Mount Elizabeth Hospital has officially refuted claims that their doctor had a severe reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Find out what’s going on, and what the FACTS really are!
Viral Fake News : Doctor Had Severe Vaccine Reaction!
In the past few days, antivaxxers and netizens have been feverishly sharing a post on Facebook and WhatsApp regarding a renown doctor who allegedly suffered a stroke after getting the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
From what we understand, the long Facebook post (now deleted) was written by a man called Bun Ngok Fong, who claimed to be the cousin of this doctor.
In addition to claiming that the doctor had a severe reaction to the Pfizer vaccine, he made many other claims that we found to be completely false.
Singaporean People’s Power Party founder Goh Meng Seng then picked up on it, and share it out together with his alarmist claims about vaccine adverse effects.
Due to the dramatic claims they both made, the post went viral on Facebook and WhatsApp.
Out of respect for the family, we will not be sharing that viral post again.
Bun Ngok Fong (left) and Goh Meng Seng (right)
Mount Elizabeth : Doctor’s Severe Vaccine Reaction News Is False!
On 4 April 2021, Mount Elizabeth Hospital issued a short statement refuting Bun Ngok Fong’s Facebook post.
Claim : The Doctor Is Bun Ngok Fong’s Cousin
Verdict : False
In his now-deleted Facebook post, Bun Ngok Fong claimed that the doctor who suffered a stroke from the Pfizer vaccine is his cousin.
However, a friend of the family and Mount Elizabeth Hospital itself clarified that he is not related to their family :
The doctor’s family has also confirmed that the writer is not related to them and has written to Facebook to have the post removed.
Claim : The Doctor Had An Adverse Reaction To The Vaccine
Verdict : False
Bun Ngok Fong claimed that the doctor suffered an adverse reaction to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
Mount Elizabeth Hospital labelled his claims as untrue :
We are aware of a post circulating on Facebook, alleging that one of our doctors had a severe reaction a week after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. We wish to clarify that the allegations in the post are untrue.
Doctor’s Family : Please Respect Our Privacy
The doctor’s family is asking everyone to please respect their space and privacy during this difficult time for them.
Bun Ngok Fong either had his post removed by Facebook, or has voluntarily deleted it.
Goh Meng Seng shared Mount Elizabeth Hospital’s clarification, but kept a screenshot of Bun Ngok Fong’s post up.
If you received the viral message about this doctor’s alleged adverse reaction to the Pfizer vaccine, please DO NOT forward it any further.
If necessary, you can share our fact check of the false claims. Otherwise, tell the sender that it’s fake news, and request that they stop sending it out anymore.
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Did renown fertility specialist Dr. Ann Tan get a stroke from the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?
Find out what’s the latest viral story on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and what the facts really are!
Updated @ 2021-04-06 : Added clarification of Bun Ngok Fong’s relationship to the family
Originally posted @ 2021-04-03
Claim : Dr. Ann Tan Suffered A Stroke From Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine!
On or just after 25 March 2021, Bun Ngok Fong posted a message on Facebook about his cousin – the renown fertility specialist Dr. Ann Tan of Singapore.
He has since deleted it, but People’s Power Party founder Goh Meng Seng copied and reposted it, while others shared the post in WhatsApp where it went viral :
Dr Ann Tan now warded in ICU of Mount E for brain haemorrhage after taking the vaccine. Confirmed by her cousin’s FB post:
From the FB page of Bun Ngok Fong:
Warning against the Pfizer vaccine.
I am numbed, heart broken, but in prayers for my cousin, Dr. Ann, an internationally celebrated gynecologist and fertility specialist with her practice in Singapore and who brought her expertise to the other places of the world with mission to deliver hope and happiness here, there and everywhere. She is vivacious, gracious, beautiful and kind, a devoted mother of three . All this shattered for her, for us, for only a week or so after her taking the Pfizer BioNtech shot , she suffered a brain haemorrhage , thus joining the casualty list to this problematic vaccine that stands to make the parent company around US$35 billion for this year alone, a bonanza that this Big Pharma group plans to repeat upon an annual basis.
Pfizer will of course try to exonerate but cannot extricate itself from the scandal which the Western corrupt and complicit media will continue to conceal or explain away the extent of the risks that the shots entail and mitigate the bad publicity by insisting that there is no direct proof between the sudden collapse of relatively young and previously healthy physicians — as Ann’s case is no longer unique.
That the company CEO, Albert Bourla, declined to take the jab, as a morale booster if nothing else, says volumes about the efficacy and reliability of the product which in essence is genetic manipulation.
Now the European Union has proposed a vaccination passport that may not recognize other types of shots — from Cuba, Russia and China — is proof in of itself of the ploy to create immunization apartheid and compell hesitant candidates to subject themselves to a shortlist of western and still dubious injections.
In the meantime I weep for Dr. Ann and remember her seating on my side in the clan banquet about 14 months ago as we exchanged news about the children and their careers.
Missing you, Ann, so dearly.
Did Dr. Ann Tan Get A Stroke From Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine? The Facts
We looked into the matter, and the many claims Bun Ngok Fong made in this Facebook post, and here is what we know so far…
Claim #1 : Dr. Ann Tan Suffered A Brain Haemorrhage
Verdict : Likely True
On 25 March 2021, the Women Fertility & Fetal Centre of the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore posted this notice, with many messages of concern by her patients :
We therefore believe that something serious had indeed happened to Dr. Ann Tan.
Naturally, the hospital will not reveal any details of her condition. We will only know for sure if and when her family publicly announces what had actually happened.
Claim #2 : Dr. Ann Tan Is Bun Ngok Fong’s Cousin
Verdict : False
In his now-deleted Facebook post, Bun Ngok Fong claimed that Dr. Ann Tan is his cousin.
However, a friend of the family and Mount Elizabeth Hospital itself clarified that he is not related to their family :
The doctor’s family has also confirmed that the writer is not related to them and has written to Facebook to have the post removed.
Goh Meng Seng shared Mount Elizabeth Hospital’s clarification, but kept a screenshot of Bun Ngok Fong’s post up.
Bun Ngok Fong (left) and Goh Meng Seng (right)
Claim #3 : Her Brain Haemorrhage Was Due To The Pfizer Vaccine
Verdict : Likely False
Bun Ngok Fong claimed that she suffered a “brain haemorrhage” about “a week or so” after taking the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
The Pfizer vaccine is not known to cause an intracerebral haemorrhage. It is known to cause a rare anaphylactic reaction, probably from the PEG (Polyethylene glycol) used to create the lipid nanoparticles that protects the mRNA vaccine.
Only one 60 year-old Japanese woman was known to have died from a brain haemorrhage three days after receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Even that case has not been confirmed to be related to the vaccine.
Tomohiro Morio, a doctor advising the government, said, “The brain haemorrhage that is suspected as a cause is relatively common among people from their 40s to their 60s, and at this time, based on examples overseas, there does not seem to be a link between brain haemorrhages and the coronavirus vaccine.”
The doctors treating Dr. Ann Tan will know if her intracerebral haemorrhage was due to other causes like a ruptured aneurysm or AVM (arteriovenous malformation).
This incident also happened at least “a week or so” after her vaccination, and is unlikely to be related to the vaccine. Even so, we should not jump to conclusions until we know more.
The opinion of this man (who is apparently living in Vancouver or Hong Kong) is not substantiated by any evidence whatsoever.
In addition, the Mount Elizabeth Hospital labelled his claims as untrue :
We are aware of a post circulating on Facebook, alleging that one of our doctors had a severe reaction a week after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. We wish to clarify that the allegations in the post are untrue.
Claim #4 : The Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Is Problematic
Verdict : False
Every vaccine comes with a certain amount of risk. As mentioned earlier, a small number of people will get a severe allergic reaction after vaccination.
However, the claim that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is “problematic” is false.
The Pfizer clinical trial data, based on over 40,000 people, showed that it was both safe and effective. The biggest issue identified was a rare anaphylactic reaction to the vaccine – just 11.1 cases per million doses.
Not only is this extremely rare, it can be easily treated with an intramuscular injection of epinephrine. That’s why people are asked to stay 30-60 minutes after getting their Pfizer vaccines.
As of 1 April 2021, over 628 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered, and a substantial number are of the Pfizer COMIRNATY vaccine, with very few cases of anaphylaxis.
Claim #5 : The Media Is Concealing The Risks
Verdict : False
Did you know you can actually download the FDA Briefing Document of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine?
It gives you uncensored details of their clinical trial data, so what is there for the media to conceal?
The media makes a good scapegoat for conspiracy theorists who dislike how the media consistently debunk their fake news and false narratives.
The media, for their part, are not perfect. They report on every post-vaccination death or hospitalisation, even if it has not been established that the vaccine is the cause.
Instead of shunning the media or putting them on a pedestal, apply critical thinking and wait for the actual research results.
Claim #6 : Pfizer CEO Declined To Take The Vaccine
Verdict : False
In 14 December 2020, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla told CNBC that “he and other executives will not cut the line“, as there were limited doses available and the CDC had recommended prioritising healthcare workers and long-term care residents.
Antivaxxers and Sinophiles leaped on his statement, calling it evidence he did not trust his own vaccine.
The truth is he said in the CNBC interview that, “As soon as I can, I will. The only sensitivity here, Meg, is that I don’t want to have an example that I’m cutting the line.”
Albert Bourla received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in mid February 2021, and his second shot on 10 March 2021.
Excited to receive my 2nd dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine. There’s nothing I want more than for my loved ones and people around the world to have the same opportunity. Although the journey is far from over, we are working tirelessly to beat the virus. pic.twitter.com/ES05WPBLJA
Pfizer and Modern vaccines are based on mRNA technology, which means they do NOT penetrate the cell nucleus and therefore, cannot possibly change the DNA within.
mRNA itself is also transient, and is automatically disposed by the cell after being used several times. Therefore, the spike proteins it codes for are only created during that short time, not for a lifetime.
Claim #8 : EU Vaccine Passport To Exclude Russian / Chinese Vaccines Verdict : False
You can download and read the EU proposal for a COVID-19 Digital Green Certificate. It clearly states that:
EU countries must accept other countries’ vaccination certificates “under the same conditions“
This obligation only extends to EU-approved vaccines
However, EU countries “can decide to accept other vaccines in addition” to EU-approved vaccines.
Therefore, this COVID-19 Digital Green Certificate will allow EU countries to recognise Russian and Chinese vaccines that have not been approved by the EU.
COVID-19 vaccines from Russia, China and other countries can also seek approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and be automatically qualified for this “vaccine passport”.
Therefore, the claim is categorically FALSE.
Claim #9 : EU Is Promoting Vaccine Apartheid, Forcing Travellers To Use Western Vaccines
Bun Ngok Fong claimed that the EU is promoting vaccine apartheid, and forcing travellers to use Western vaccines.
As we demonstrated above, the EU COVID-19 Digital Green Certificate does no such thing. EU countries can choose to accept Chinese and Russian vaccines.
It is also only fair that the vaccine passport acceptance be reciprocal, and not open only one way.
On the other hand, China resumed processing visas in March 2021, but only if travellers are first vaccinated with Chinese COVID-19 vaccines.
We look forward to Bun Ngok Fong criticising China for promoting vaccine apartheid, and compelling people to get vaccinated with Chinese vaccines, even if they prefer Western vaccines.
We should point out that as of 2 April 2021, the trial data for all four Chinese COVID-19 vaccines have yet to be released publicly.
As we pointed out in our article on choosing COVID-19 vaccines, all approved vaccines will protect you against death and serious COVID-19 disease. But it is really dishonest for Sinophiles to falsely criticise the West for actions perpetuated by China itself.
They should be ashamed of themselves for pushing a false narrative during a global pandemic that has killed over 2.8 million people globally.
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Should you laminate official documents? Or will that invalidate or destroy those documents?
We take a look at this sticky issue, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : It Is Illegal To Laminate Official Documents!
The availability of cheap heat lamination machines and plastic lamination film make it easy for many people to laminate their official documents against damage.
However, this viral message on social media is warning people that laminating your official documents could invalidate them!
Don’t laminate all official documents
Please inform your aunts, uncles, fathers and relatives or acquaintances …etc
All official documents including birth certificates must not be laminated because it is difficult to know the authenticity of the document, the act will lose its authenticity.
Please use a transparent file holder to store all official documents or certificates. Avoid lamination.
The guy who shared this info, had to apply for fresh title for his land all because he laminated it. Once laminated, considered spoiled or damaged by Government.
Beware! Avoid unnecessary hassle.
Is It Wrong To Laminate Official Documents? It Depends!
Many people laminate their official documents to protect them against damage, but generally, you should NEVER laminate your official documents.
You should only laminate them, when required under certain circumstances.
Here are the facts to help you determine when you should, or should not, laminate your official documents.
Fact #1 : Official Documents Should Not Be Altered In Any Way
You should never alter official documents like birth / death / divorce / marriage certificates, or vehicle / business / property registrations in any way.
This includes gluing them onto cardboard, punching holes in them for filing, or marking on them with a pen.
Fact #2 : Laminating Documents Could Invalidate Them!
Many official documents have embossed security seals and stamps to help prove their authenticity.
When you laminate such documents, the embossed seals and stamps are flattened by the heat and pressure of the lamination process.
This may invalidate those documents, effectively destroying their legal status.
In 2016, a Canadian man was denied a passport because he laminated his Certificate of Canadian Citizenship. He had to secure a new certificate.
Fact #3 : Laminated Documents Are Harder To Scan / Photocopy
Some official documents may come with a QR code, or bar code, imprinted as a security / validation measure.
Once laminated, the reflective plastic surface makes it harder to scan the QR or bar code, as well as to scan or make a photocopy.
Fact #4 : Lamination Films Adhesive May Damage Documents
Many plastic lamination films have an adhesive layer to ensure proper sticking to the paper.
This adhesive increases the risk of tearing if you attempt to delaminate the documents. It could also damage your documents, turning them yellow over time.
Fact #5 : You May Be Required To Laminate Certain Documents
The authorities may require you to laminate your official documents in certain cases. For example, the registration of the birth of a child to a Malaysian parent in Singapore requires a Singapore birth certificate that must be laminated.
To avoid damage to the official document that must be laminated, you can try placing it inside a clear, non-adhesive plastic sleeve, before laminating it.
This would prevent the adhesive from making contact with your document, and allow you to delaminate it without tearing.
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Both Singapore and AEON in Malaysia have called for the recall of all eggs stamped with CEM014.
Find out what’s going on, and why you should properly cook all CEM014 eggs, or return them!
Food Recall : All Eggs Stamped With CEM014!
On 19 March 2021, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) announced a recall of all eggs stamped with CEM014, due to possible Salmonella enteritidis contamination.
On 20 March 2021, AEON in Malaysia followed up with a recall of the same CEM014 eggs in Malaysia, at about 11:17 PM.
These eggs were all produced by Linggi Agriculture Sdn. Bhd. in Melaka, Malaysia.
Customers who purchased these CEM014 eggs should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Can You Still Consume CEM014 Eggs?
The Singapore Food Agency detected Salmonella enteritidis in the CEM014 eggs, which may cause illness if consumed raw or undercooked.
Symptoms of a Salmonella enteritidis infection include fever, abdominal cramps and diarrhoea approximately 12-72 hours after consuming any contaminated food or beverage.
So these eggs can be safely consumed if properly cooked, as the Salmonella enteritidis bacteria is killed by cooking.
In fact, SFA advised “customers who have purchased the affected eggs” to “cook them thoroughly before consumption”.
It is important to point out that washing the affected egg has no effect, as the Salmonella enteritidis bacteria is inside the shell.
This is because Salmonella enteritidis infects the ovaries of hens, and contaminate their eggs before their shells are formed.
Only proper cooking can ensure safe consumption. So either cook these properly, or return them.
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The vaccines were transported onboard a Singapore Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter, SQ7979, that departed Brussels on 20 December, and arrived in Singapore at 7:55 PM on 21 December 2020.
The vaccines were immediately transferred to the SATS cold chain facility, Coolport, for subsequent storage and ground transportation.
During the flight, the internal temperature of each thermal shipper box was actively tracked on an end-to-end basis. They also measured the sublimation rate of the dry ice in the boxes.
In a national broadcast, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced that the vaccines will initially be administered to healthcare workers and the elderly.
The vaccine will be provided free-of-charge and on a voluntary basis. To show that the vaccines are safe, senior leadership in Singapore including the Prime Minister will be vaccinated early.
COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!
Here are a few simple steps to stay safe from COVID-19 :
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Lazada just admitted that a data breach involving their RedMart customer database that could affect some 1.1 million customers!
Find out what happened, and what it could mean for Lazada and RedMart customers!
Lazada RedMart : What Is It?
RedMart is an online grocery platform in Singapore that was founded in August 2011.
Lazada acquired RedMart in November 2016, and started to integrate it into their platform in March 2019.
This March 2019 date is important, because that was when the RedMart database was last updated.
Lazada RedMart Data Breach : What Happened?
The Lazada RedMart database was spotted for same in an online forum, amongst many other databases stolen from other e-commerce websites.
In this screenshot, you can see that it claims to have details on 1.1 million Lazada RedMart customers :
Email address
Password
Mailing address
Name
Phone number
Partial credit card information
Picture Credit : CNA
In a statement posted on 30 October 2020, Lazada confirmed the data breach involving their RedMart database.
They assert that only the old RedMart database that was “18 months out of date” when it was last updated in March 2019.
Singapore, 30 October 2020 – Lazada places great importance on protecting your personal information, and we value the trust you have placed with us. On 29 October 2020, as part of our proactive monitoring, our cybersecurity team discovered a data security incident in Singapore, involving a RedMart-only database hosted on a third-party service provider. The customer data hosted on this database is more than 18 months out of date as it was last updated in March 2019.
The customer information that was illegally accessed include the names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, encrypted passwords and partial credit card numbers of RedMart customers. We have taken immediate action to block unauthorised access to the database. This data was used on the previous RedMart app and website, which are no longer in use. Lazada customer data in Southeast Asia is not affected by this incident.
Protecting the data and privacy of our users is of utmost importance to us. Apart from reviewing and fortifying our security infrastructure, we are working very closely with the relevant authorities on this incident and remain committed to providing all necessary support to our users.
We want to be transparent about this incident with all of our customers and reassure you that we are taking it seriously.
They also set their platform to log out all Lazada users, and require them to register a new password.
They are also warning their users to be on the alert for spam mails requesting personal information.
Lazada RedMart Data Breach : What’s The Implication?
A Data Breach Is A Data Breach Is A Data Breach
Lazada may claim that the data and privacy of their users are of the utmost importance, but the data breach says otherwise.
They left a database they no longer used since March 2019 on a third-party service provider, and accessible online all this time.
Any half-decent cybersecurity specialist would have told them to take the database offline, unless it was essential to the operation of the website.
Closing The Barn Door After The Horses Have Bolted
Lazada immediately blocked unauthorised access to their RedMart database, but that’s like closing the barn door after the horses have bolted.
Once the data was stolen, all it does is prevent other attackers from stealing the data for themselves.
Lazada Migrated RedMart Users In March 2016
It seems a little disingenuous for Lazada to announce that the data was used in “the previous RedMart app and website, which are no longer in use“.
They appear to have migrated RedMart users to Lazada on 15 March 2016 using the same data that was just stolen.
Unless RedMart users changed their passwords, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses or credit card details AFTER they were migrated to the Lazada platform, they remain exposed by the data breach.
The Data Isn’t Necessarily Outdated
Most of us don’t change our logins and passwords that often. And we often reuse the same login and password combination for different websites.
So it is scant assurance that their RedMart database was last updated in March 2019, even if we take their word that it was more than 18 months out of date.
This data breach exposes all affected RedMart users to the possibility of their other accounts being breached as well.
Only Ex-RedMart Users Affected
The only saving grace we can see here is that it looks like only former RedMart users are affected by this data breach.
That means Lazada users who never registered or used the RedMart app or website are not affected.
Lazada RedMart Data Breach : What Can You Do?
If you ever registered for, or used, RedMart before their migration to the Lazada platform in March 2016, we highly recommend that you :
change your Lazada password
change the password of accounts that use the same password as your Lazada / RedMart account
do NOT click on links in emails warning you about this data breach and asking you to change your password
do NOT respond to calls or messages warning you about this data breach
do NOT respond to requests for personal information
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A video showing rows of empty shops in Johor Bahru has gone viral, showing how badly the economy has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
It was also accompanied by a warning that Singaporeans should not visit Johor Bahru because they will be targeted by desperate robbers.
Find out what’s going on, and what the facts really are!
Empty Shops In Johor Bahru Due To COVID-19?
In the video, the driver records himself driving past long rows of empty shops. There is no audio commentary, but it is often accompanied by claims that it was recorded in Johor Bahru or Kulai.
One message even warned that Singaporeans should not visit Johor Bahru because they will be targeted by desperate robbers there.
JB very sipeh jialat now …. most shops are advertising for sale or rental. Also, as advised by ICA Officers, even when the border is open to Singapore, Singaporeans shouldn’t rush in becoz there will many broad daylight robberies targeting Singaporeans.
Empty Shops In Johor Bahru Due To COVID-19? Bullshit!
Here are the reasons why this is yet another Internet hoax…
Reason #1 : Those Empty Shops Are In Kota Kemuning, Selangor
A close examination of the video will show that there are at least two occupied shops, and the one with the clearest signboard belonged to Optimus Business Solutions.
A quick check on Google Maps will reveal that Optimus Business Solution is located in the IP5 Business Park, Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, Selangor.
Reason #2 : They Are New Shops @ Sinaria Tropicana Aman
The shops at IP5 Business Park, however, look different from the shops in the video.
Thanks to clues provided by Terrence Chin, we traced the shops to a new development called Sinaria Tropicana Aman, in Kota Kemuning South, Selangor.
The Sinaria Tropicana Aman shops definitely look exactly like those in the video.
We tried to call Optimus Business Solution to find out if they moved to Sinaria Tropicana Aman, but they were uncontactable, possibly due to the CMCO / PKPB lockdown.
Reason #3 : Businesses Need To Exist First To Close Down
Sinaria is a relatively new development that completed in 2019, and here is a Google Street View taken in August 2019.
At that time, it was completely empty, with no operational business. The presence of two RORO (Roll On, Roll Off) bins for renovation / construction waste, suggests that at least some renovation was undergoing.
The video appears to be taken after this Street View shot, with many banners and at least seven operational businesses visible.
This suggests that while uptake has been slow, at least some businesses have moved into Sinaria Tropicana Aman.
We also do not see any old signboards of businesses that have shut down.
If this was an older development blighted by COVID-19, you would see old signboards under the banners.
In other words, the streets were empty not because of COVID-19 lockdowns, but because the development is relatively new during a period of commercial real estate glut.
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Elbow pit slapping has been recommended for treating and preventing heart attack for many years now, but does it really work?
Elbow Pit Slapping For Heart Attack : What Is It?
The elbow pit slapping method is based on traditional Chinese medicine belief that there are three acupressure (meridian) points around the left arm, that affects the heart and lungs.
The idea is that slapping the left elbow pit, until it turns red, will restore qi (energy) and blood circulation to the heart and lungs.
It also claims that slapping the left elbow pit on a daily basis can prevent heart disease, and reduce the risk of a heart attack.
Elbow Pit Slapping For Heart Attack : The Evidence?
This video is being shared as evidence that the elbow pit slapping method really works in reviving patients suffering from a heart attack.
It showed a man who apparently had a heart attack while watching a movie in a cinema. A Chinese sinseh (traditional doctor) then revived him by slapping his elbow pit for 2 minutes.
It is often accompanied by a story, which varies a fair bit. But in our example, the incident happened in Singapore :
Sudden heart attack in the theater at Singapore. The Singapore doctor & helpers patted their hands on the patient’s arms and she recovered after 02 minutes.
This video provides advice on emergency situations for heart patients. Attention and how to deal with heart attacks that usually occur suddenly! Many people so helpless and died on the way to the hospital!
Please remember:
1. By patting inner elbow of the left arm in the video, there are 03 accupresure points around the left arm that are related to the heart and lungs.
2. By patting these two arms, the blood circulation will be accelerated, feeling warm and not sweating.
3. You need to know that the heart attack is blocked by blood circulation. By tapping & patting the arm, you can increase the temperature, avoid agglomeration and it smooths blood circulation, then immediately go to the hospital.
4. It is good to pat this part (inner side of left arm elbow) every day because it can prevent any heart disease and can reduce the incidence of heart attack!
If you find this information useful, share it with friends and family because you can live!.
Elbow Pit Slapping For Heart Attack : The Truth
Fact #1 : Slapping The Elbow Pit Does Not Help Treat / Prevent Heart Attack
The truth is slapping the elbow pit will not revive someone with a heart attack. Neither can slapping your elbow pit on a daily basis help prevent heart disease, or a heart attack.
There is simply no scientific basis, never mind fact, behind such claims.
Traditional Chinese medical practitioners can claim whatever they like, but until they prove that it works, it is simply DANGEROUS to teach people to do this.
If you encounter someone suffering from a heart attack, you should quickly call for an ambulance, and perform CPR!
Do NOT play TCM doctor! You could well cost someone his/her life!
Fact #2 : It Has Been Debunked By Taiwanese Doctors
In the debunking video above, a segment from Formosa TV English News, showed that the Taiwanese Ministry of Health and Welfare asked doctors to publicly debunk this elbow pit slapping method.
They pointed out that believing such fake stories could result in poor outcomes for the victims, because proper treatment would likely be delayed.
Fact #3 : It Does Not Appear To Have Happened In Singapore
The incident in the viral video very likely did not happen in Singapore.
A careful listening of the voices will reveal that they are speaking Mandarin, with a Chinese accent. So it most likely happened in China.
Fact #4 : It Does Not Look Like They Were Watching A Movie
A careful examination of the video will show that while they appear to be in a mini theatre, they don’t appear to be watching a movie.
A purple podium with Chinese characters can be seen on the left side of the screen, and the staff appears to be wearing purple uniforms – one is even wearing an orange sash.
It is possible that this may be some kind of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) seminar being held in a cinema.
Fact #5 : The Man Doesn’t Look Like He Had A Heart Attack
The man did not appear to be suffering from a heart attack. Instead of clutching his chest in pain, and breaking out in cold sweat, he was just unconscious.
And when they revived him, he appeared disorientated, shook his head and got up several times. He also appeared to be breathing normally.
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Join us for a video tour of the 2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub, and find out what this new smart refrigerator offers!
2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub
The 2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub (RS62T5F01B4/ME) is the baby of the family, offering 628 litres of refrigerator and freezer space with a 21.5-inch Family Hub display.
Designed to be the centre of your home, it helps you manage both kitchen and family, with smart home and entertainment features.
View Inside
The 2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub refrigerator comes with a single View Inside camera, covering the second and third shelves of the right refrigerator section.
You can view inside directly using the Family Hub display, or remotely on your smartphone using the SmartThings app – letting you check your fridge while shopping.
Family Board
The Family Hub is designed to be centrepiece of your home, in more ways than one.
With Family Board, you can write notes for the family, or let the kids draw pictures. You can also put up the latest family photos and video clips.
Its built-in calendar helps you manage your family schedules, so you won’t miss an event. You can update them directly on the fridge or your smartphone, and synchronise them with Google and Microsoft 365.
Home Entertainment with SmartView
The built-in Family Hub display lets you watch TV programs or online content directly on the fridge. You can check popular video streaming content, or even social media apps.
You can use the SmartView app to mirror what’s being displayed on your Samsung TV. It also lets you view and control your smartphone apps.
And of course, you can enjoy music while you are cooking or eating using Spotify, or global radio stations, news and podcasts using TuneIn.
Smart Home Management
The 2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub refrigerator is part of the Samsung SmartThings ecosystem, and also supports Ring.
It can serve as your smart home management hub, letting you control your smart appliances and IoT devices directly on the fridge.
You can turn them on or off, adjust settings, coordinate activities and monitor their power usage and conditions.
2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub : Specifications
Specifications
2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub
Model
RS62T5F04B4 / ME
Gross Capacity
Total : 661 L
Refrigerator : 401 L
Freezer : 260 L
Net Capacity
Total : 628 L
Refrigerator : 399 L
Freezer : 229 L
Cooling Technology
Mono Cooling
Compressor
Digital Inverter
Refrigerant
R600a (87 g)
Energy Consumption
NA
Noise Level
40 dBA
Door Material
Steel
Family Hub
Window : 27.5-inch Glass
Display : 21.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels)
Touch Type : Capacitive
Processor : Hawk-M (Quad-Core, 1.7 GHz)
GPU : ARM Mali-450
RAM : 2.5 GB LPDDR4
Storage : 8 GB eMMC
Connectivity : Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Operating System : Tizen 4.0
Camera : 2 MP camera Audio : 25W speaker, 2 microphones USB Port : 1 Type A
Dimensions
912 mm wide
1780 mm tall
716 mm deep
Weight
108 kg net
115 kg gross
2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub : Price + Availability
The 2020 Samsung Side-by-Side Family Hub refrigerator is available with immediate effect, with these recommended retail prices :
Malaysia : RM8,999
Singapore : S$3,799
Here are online purchase options, with prices accurate as of 12 August 2020 :
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Samsung just launched the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphones, and here are their official price list and pre-order deals for Singapore!
Samsung Galaxy Note20 | Note20 Ultra : A Quick Primer!
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 and Galaxy Note20 Ultra are the next-generation phablets featuring an improved S Pen.
They are both powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ in the United States, and the Samsung Exynos 990 globally.
The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra has a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels.
It comes with 12 GB of RAM, up to 512 GB of storage, and a 4,500 mAh battery. Its triple camera system will come with laser focusing and support 8K video recording :
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Find out how much the new Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor costs in Malaysia and Singapore, and what awesome pre-order deals Samsung is offering right now!
The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a new 49-inch QLED gaming monitor, featuring the world’s first 1000R curved display.
Like Samsung’s QLED TVs, it uses Quantum Dot technology with a DisplayHDR 1000-certified VA panel to produce an exceptionally wide range of colours.
It boasts an extremely deep 1000R curvature, with a Dual Quad High Definition (DQHD) resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels, and an ultra-wide aspect ratio of 32:9. It has a peak brightness of 1000 nits.
Gamers will also appreciate its 1 ms response time, and 240 Hz refresh rate. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and Adaptive Sync on DisplayPort 1.4.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 features a sleek, futuristic-looking glossy white exterior, with an Infinity Core Lighting design at the back that has 52 colours and 5 lighting effects.
Samsung Odyssey G9 : Specifications
Specifications
49-inch Odyssey G9
Model
LC49G95TSSEXXM
Display Size
49-inch
Curved Display
Yes, 1000R
Display Resolution
5120 x 1440 pixels
Refresh Rate
240 Hz maximum
Panel Type
VA (Vertical Alignment)
Backlight
LED
Adaptive Sync
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
+ NVIDIA G-SYNC
Response Time
1 ms (Grey to Grey)
Contrast Ratio
2,500 : 1
Brightness
1000 nits maximum
Viewing Angle
178° (vertical and horizontal)
Colours Range
1.07 Billion
Colour Gamut
125% sRGB
95% DCI-P3
88% NTSC 1976
HDR Capable
Yes, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
VESA Compatible
Yes, 100 x 100 mm
Speakers
None
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.0
2 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x audio out 2 x USB 3.0 Type A out
Adjustments
Height : 120 mm
Tilt : -3° to +13°
Swivel : -15° to +15°
Pivot : NA
Power Consumption
Maximum : NA
Typical : NA
Standby : < 0.5 W
Dimensions
1147.6 mm wide
537.2 mm tall
416.4 mm deep
Weight
16.7 kg
Samsung Odyssey G9 : Malaysia + Singapore Price + Deals!
The Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor is available for pre-order until 31 August 2020, with these SRP and freebies!
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Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to allow limited cross-border travel to resume in August! Here are the details!
Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border Travel To Resume In August
On 14 July 2020, Malaysia and Singapore agreed to allow limited cross-border travel, with a targeted date of 10 August 2020.
They will announce the requirements, health protocols, and application process, by 31 July 2020.
Officials in Malaysia and Singapore will work together towards implementing two schemes by that date :
Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL)
The Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) scheme is meant for essential business and official purposes. Eligible travellers will have to abide by these requirements :
comply with COVID-19 prevention and public health measures of both countries
undergo PCR swab tests
submit a controlled itinerary to the destination country, and adhere to it
Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA)
The Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA) scheme is meant for Singapore and Malaysia residents with long-term immigration passes.
They will be permitted to enter the destination country for work, with these privileges :
after at least three consecutive months in the country of work, they may return to their home country for a short-term home leave.
they can then re-enter their country of work for another period of no less than three consecutive months.
Eligible travellers will also have to abide by the COVID-19 prevention and public health measures of both countries.
Malaysia and Singapore also announced that they will work to develop other cross-border travel schemes, including a daily cross-border commuting scheme for travellers in both countries.
Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border Travel : Official Press Statement
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT BY
YB DATO’ SERI HISHAMMUDDIN TUN HUSSEIN
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF MALAYSIA
AND
H.E. DR. VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE
MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE TO IMPLEMENT THE RECIPROCAL GREEN LANE FOR THE MOVEMENT OF ESSENTIAL BUSINESS / OFFICIAL TRAVELLERS AND PERIODIC COMMUTING ARRANGEMENT FOR CROSS-BORDER TRAVEL BETWEEN MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia Dato’ Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan are pleased to announce that the Government of Malaysia and the Government of the Republic of Singapore have agreed to implement the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL) and Periodic Commuting Arrangement (PCA). These two schemes are meant to address the needs of different groups of cross-border travellers between both countries.
The RGL will enable cross-border travel for essential business and official purposes between both countries. Eligible travellers will have to abide by the prevailing COVID-19 prevention and public health measures mutually agreed upon by both countries which include undergoing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) swab tests. Travellers will also be expected to submit to the relevant authorities of the receiving country a controlled itinerary and adhere to this controlled itinerary during their visit.
The PCA will allow Singapore and Malaysia residents, who hold long-term immigration passes for business and work purposes in the other country, to enter that country for work. After at least three consecutive months in their country of work, they may return to their home country for a short-term home leave, and thereafter re-enter their country of work to continue work for at least another three consecutive months. These travellers will also have to abide by the prevailing COVID-19 prevention and public health measures mutually agreed by both countries.
Officials in Malaysia and Singapore are working expeditiously towards the targeted implementation of RGL and PCA on 10 August 2020. This will give the opportunity for the relevant agencies of both Governments to continue their consultation to finalise the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the two initiatives. Recognising the keen interest of residents in Malaysia and Singapore, and to facilitate smooth cross-border flows, the Governments of Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to publish the requirements, health protocols, and application process involved for entry and exit into Malaysia and Singapore, 10 days prior to their implementation of the RGL and PCA.
Malaysia and Singapore have also agreed to develop other appropriate schemes for the cross-border movement of people including a daily cross-border commuting proposal for work purposes for travellers from both countries, while taking into account the required health protocols and available medical resources in both countries to ensure the safety of the citizens of both sides. This will allow both sides to progressively restore cross-border people-to-people interaction and economic exchanges.
. . . . .
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Singapore
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Are Changi Airport passengers required to wear PPE suits before they board their flights? A video seems to show that.
Take a look at the video yourself, and find out what the facts really are!
Claim : Changi Airport Passengers Must Pay For + Wear PPE Suits!
A video showing Changi Airport passengers wearing blue PPE suits is going viral, together with this message :
Changi Airport. Passengers must wear this suits on board like going to an operation room Cost included in the air ticket. So kiasu kiasi style
Changi Airport Passengers Must Wear PPE Suits : The Facts!
Fact #1 : The Video Is Genuine
First of all, the video is genuine and was recorded on 31 May 2020.
It showed real passengers in blue PPE suits waiting for their flight in Terminal 3 of Changi Airport in Singapore.
Fact #2 : They Are Vietnamese Citizens
In the video, you can hear them speaking Vietnamese. They are actually part of 340 Vietnamese citizens being repatriated from Singapore after COVID-19 infections there approached 35,000.
They include the elderly, pregnant women, those with pre-existing health conditions, the young (under 18 years of age), or tourists whose visas had expired – all of whom paid their own fares for the flight.
Fact #3 : PPE Requirement Was By Vietnam Government + Vietnam Airlines
Those being repatriated were required to don those blue PPE suits, as well as face masks and gloves, by the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, and Vietnam Airlines.
This was a requirement since 15 May 2020, after two Vietnam Airlines flight attendants tested positive for COVID-19 after a repatriation flight from Russia.
They actually had to wear all that for the entire duration of the flight, and were quarantined upon arriving at Can Tho, a southern Vietnamese city.
Fact #4 : PPE Requirement Not Exclusive To Singapore
This requirement to wear blue PPE suits, face masks and gloves was not exclusive to Singapore or Changi Airport.
It was mandated for all Vietnamese citizens being repatriated from COVID-19 hotspots by Vietnam Airlines.
Here are photos of the same precautions being carried out on Vietnamese citizens being repatriated from Taiwan :
According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both the Vietnam Airlines cabin crew and flight crew had to don the same blue PPE suits, face masks and gloves for the entire flight as well.
Fact #5 : Singapore Does Not Require PPE Suits In Changi Airport
Changi Airport in Singapore does not require passengers to wear PPE suits. They only require everyone to wear a face mask.
All arriving, transit and departing passengers at Changi Airport are subject to temperature screening. Passengers who are febrile or display respiratory symptoms will be referred to a doctor on duty.
All airport staff entering the transit area will have to undergo temperature screening. Staff who have a high temperature will be asked to consult a doctor immediately.
All passengers, air crew and airport staff must wear a mask at all times at Changi Airport. In addition, all passengers and crew members must also wear a mask for the entire duration of their flight to and from Changi Airport.Passengers who need to purchase a mask may do so at the airport pharmacies and convenience stores such as Guardian, Watson’s and 7-11.
Changi Airport conducts frequent cleaning and disinfecting across its terminals and at Jewel Changi Airport.High-contact areas across the airport such as door handles, water coolers, counter tops, baggage trolleys and lift buttons are cleaned and disinfected more frequently.Frequent swab tests are conducted at these areas to ensure the efficacy of cleaning and disinfection.
For an added layer of protection, frequently-touched surfaces such as automated check-in kiosks, trolleys, lift buttons and security trays are coated with a protective antimicrobial coating to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
Autonomous cleaning equipment are deployed throughout the airport cleaning and disinfecting the floors and carpets at Changi Airport daily.
Prayer rooms, baby care rooms and smoking areas are available for use. Passengers must observe safe distancing and adhere to the markers.Frequent cleaning and disinfecting is done at these areas and frequently-touched surfaces are sprayed with a protective antimicrobial coating to reduce the risk of virus transmission.
There are more than 1,200 hand sanitisers available across all terminals and Jewel Changi Airport, from check-in rows to gate holdrooms. Hand sanitisers will only be allowed in cabin baggage if kept in containers of not more than 100ml each.
COVID-19 : How To Keep Safe!
Here are a few simple steps to stay safe from COVID-19 :
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The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 has an official launch price of RM 2,099 and SGD 699, approximately US$503 / £387 / A$734.
In Malaysia, it will be available at selected Mi Stores from 7-15 December 2019, with a special 12/12 online sale. During this time, every purchase will come with a RM 100 voucher for other Mi Store products.
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro version has an official launch price of RM 2,499 and SGD 799, approximately US$599 / £461 / A$874.
In Malaysia, it will be available at selected Mi Stores from 7-15 December 2019, with a special 12/12 online sale. During this time, every purchase will come with a RM 100 voucher for other Mi Store products, as well as a 12 Months Screen Replacement warranty.
6.47-inch AMOLED display – 1080 x 2340 pixels (~398 ppi)
– 600 nits max brightness, 100% DCI-P3
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Operating System
Android P with MIUI 11
System Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
CPU
2 x Qualcomm Kryo 470 Gold core (2.2 GHz)
6 x Qualcomm Kryo 470 Silver cores (1.7 GHz)
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700 MHz)
RAM
6 GB LPDDR4x
8 GB LPDDR4x
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.1 storage
256 GB UFS 2.1 storage
Front Camera
32 MP camera with f/2.0 aperture
Rear Cameras
108 MP Samsung HMX main camera (f/1.69) 20 MP wide-angle camera (f/2.2) 12 MP portrait camera (f//2.0) 12 MP telephoto camera (f/.0)
5 MP telephoto camera (f/2.0) 2 MP macro camera
108 MP Camera Lens
7P Lens
8P Lens
Connectivity
4G : LTE
Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth : BT 5.0
USB : USB 2.0 Type C
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes, In-Display
Other Sensors
Light, Proximity, Magnetic induction, Gyro-meter, Acceleration
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As part of the Acronis CyberFit Week, we were invited to an exclusive ROKiT Williams tour of the Singapore Grand Prix 2019!
We also had the opportunity to sit down and talk to ROKiT Williams CIO Graeme Hackland, who has over 20 years of F1 experience under his belt!
Checking In At The Singapore Grand Prix Media Centre!
After picking up our media passes, we checked in at the Singapore Grand Prix Media Centre. This is what it looks like inside!
It’s located directly over the garages, so the windows look out directly into the pit stop!
Exclusive ROKiT Williams Tour of Singapore Grand Prix 2019!
Barbara Clemente of the ROKiT Williams Racing Team took us on a special tour of Singapore Grand Prix 2019.
We were not allowed to take photos or videos inside the ROKiT Williams garage, of course. But we had the rare and exclusive opportunity to check out the paddock and pit stop in person!
Graeme Hackland on the ROKiT Williams + Acronis Partnership
We then sat down with ROKiT Williams CIO Graeme Hackland, who has over 20 years of F1 experience under his belt.
He spoke about the importance of data collection to the team’s performance, and how much data they now collect – not just at the tracks and races, but also in the factory back in the UK.
He also revealed that the team was hit by two ransomware attacks in 2014, losing data to one of them. That spurred their adoption of Acronis data protection solutions.
Now, all of their data is notarised and almost instantaneously backed up on the cloud, and can be quickly restored if they are compromised in any way, or hijacked by ransomware.
Protecting all that data is important, not just for the success of their team, but also Williams Advanced Engineering. After all, the technologies they refine with each race will end up being commercialised by Advanced Engineering.
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As part of the Acronis CyberFit Week, the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology announced a partnership with NUS, the National University of Singapore, for their Master of Computing programme. Here are the full details!
The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology
The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology is a private research and higher-education institute, founded by Serguei Beloussov, the CEO and Founder of Acronis and Parallels.
Located in the heart of Switzerland near the spectacular Rhine Falls, it is just 35 minutes from Zurich and an hour or two away from major cities in Europe.
Its stated mission is to advance knowledge and discovery in science and technology, with open research challenges and the potential for commercial applications.
Therefore, the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology will feature educational programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels, as well as research laboratories and a technology park.
The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology – NUS Partnership
The Schaffhausen Institute of Technology – NUS partnership involves the enrolment of selected SIT students into the NUS Master of Computing program.
These selected students will embark as full-time Master students in NUS Singapore, and will complete both taught courses and a dissertation.
The students can select from one of the four specialisation tracks the NUS Master of Computing offers in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security and Artificial Intelligence.
This partnership will see NUS helping the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology co-train their initial batches of Master of Computing students.
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As the Williams F1 Racing Team gears up for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, they joined Acronis CEO and Founder Serguei Beloussov in the grand opening of the new Acronis Cyber Penthouse!
In the exclusive invitation-only event, we got up close and personal with Serguei Beloussov, Williams F1 CIO Graeme Hackland… and of course, the Williams F1 drivers – Robert Kubica and George Russell!
The Acronis Cyber Penthouse
Located at the very top of Suntec Tower 3, the Acronis Cyber Penthouse is (aptly for a data protection company) accessible only through two security layers, including a special lift.
This is because the Cyber Penthouse is where Acronis engineers work. In his keynote, Acronis CEO and Founder Serguei Beloussov pointed out that they get the best offices, even better than his own office!
Serguei also shared that Acronis just won a new round of investment worth US$ 147 million, led by Goldman Sachs. The funds would be used to acquire companies and expand the Acronis R&D team, as well as to grow their business in North America.
Graeme Hackland on the Williams F1 + Acronis Partnership
Williams F1 Racing Team CIO Graeme Hackland spoke about the importance of data collection to the team’s performance, and how much data they now collect.
He also revealed that the team was hit by two ransomware attacks in 2014, losing data to one of them. Hence, they turned to Acronis to protect their data.
Acronis now protects all of their mailboxes, more than 200 of their servers, and over 650 team workstations. Deploying Acronis Backup has also cut down their backup window from days to just minutes.
Acronis Launches Cyber Penthouse With Williams F1 + Infocomm
Acronis then formally launched their Cyber Penthouse with CEO and Founder Serguei Beloussov, and Williams F1 CIO Graeme Hackland, as well as Howie Lau, the Chief Industry Development Officer of Infocomm Media Development Authority.
Robert Kubica + George Russell Face Off In The Läderach Chocolate Challenge!
Williams F1 drivers, Robert Kubica and George Russell, who popped over for the launch, sportingly agreed to a friendly contest using Läderach chocolate!
It sure was great to catch these guys in a carefree, fun moment away from the Grand Prix races.
Unfortunately, I never got the chance to get some photos with them. But I scored this neat wheel nut signed by both of them instead!
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AMD just announced the Singapore price list for the new 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 family of processors!
Let’s take a look at the official 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Singapore price list, and do some quick calculations…
Find out which CPU offers the best bang for your buck!
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 Series Primer
The AMD Ryzen 3000 processor family, also known as the 3rd Gen Ryzen processor family, is based on the new AMD Zen 2 architecture, and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
The Ryzen 3000 processors boast significantly better single-threaded performance, with an L3 cache that is twice as large as the last-generation 2nd Gen Ryzen processors.
They are also PCIe 4.0-ready, offering 24 lanes that can be increased to 40 lanes, when paired with the new AMD X570 motherboard.
But the best part about these 3rd Gen Ryzen processors (for current AMD users) is their backward compatibility. As long as your AM4 motherboard has an updated BIOS, you can just upgrade to a brand-new Ryzen 3000 class processor!
AMD is only bringing in five models first. The top-of-the-line Ryzen 9 3950X model will only come in September 2019.
Ryzen 9
3900X
Ryzen 7
3800X
Ryzen 7
3700X
Ryzen 5
3600X
Ryzen 5
3600
Cores / Threads
12 / 24
8 / 16
8 / 16
6 / 12
6 / 12
Base Clock
3.8 GHz
3.9 GHz
3.6 GHz
3.8 GHz
3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
4.6 GHz
4.5 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
L2 Cache
6 MB
4 MB
4 MB
3 MB
3 MB
L3 Cache
64 MB
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
32 MB
PCIe Support
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
24x PCIe 4.0
TDP
105 W
105 W
105 W
95 W
65 W
Bundled Cooler
Wraith Prism
Wraith Prism
Wraith Prism
Wraith Spire
Wraith Stealth
3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 CPU Singapore Price List + Analysis
And here is our price analysis for the 3rd Gen Ryzen 3000 models in Singapore.
Ryzen 9
3900X
Ryzen 7
3800X
Ryzen 7
3700X
Ryzen 5
3600X
Ryzen 5
3600
US Price (w/o tax)
$499
$399
$329
$249
$199
US Price In SGD (w/o tax)
~SGD 679
~SGD 543
~SGD 447
~SGD 339
~SGD 271
Singapore Price (with 7% GST)
SGD 793
SGD 624
SGD 498
SGD 369
SGD 287
US vs Singapore Difference
+SGD 114 (16.8%)
+SGD 81 (15%)
+SGD 51 (11.4%)
+SGD 30 (9%)
+SGD 16 (6%)
Note that the actual sale prices in the US will vary, once sales taxes (between 0% and 12.875%) are factored in.
Also, once you factor in the fact that the Singaporean prices include the 7% GST, they are just 0%-9% more expensive than US prices – 9% for the Ryzen 9 3900X.
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Right after AMD announced their pre-sale Radeon RX 5700 price cut, they also announced the official Radeon RX 5700 price list for Singapore!
In this article, we will take a look at the official Radeon RX 5700 Singapore price list, and do some quick calculations…
AMD Radeon RX 5700 Series Primer
The AMD Radeon RX 5700 series of graphics cards is built around the new AMD Navi GPU that uses the new RDNA architecture and fabricated on the 7 nm process technology.
Its redesigned Compute Units deliver 1.25X higher performance per clock, and up to 1.5X better performance per watt.
Here is a quick comparison between the Radeon RX 5700 XT, and the Radeon RX 5700 models :
AMD will only bring in the Radeon RX 5700 XT and Radeon RX 5700 cards for now. No word yet on the Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary Edition.
As usual, Malaysians will pay a substantial premium for graphics cards. But this isn’t an AMD issue – it applies to all graphics cards, including the NVIDIA RTX SUPER series.
Radeon RX
5700 XT
Radeon RX
5700
US Launch Price (w/o tax)
$399
$349
US Launch Price In SGD (w/o tax)
~SGD 543
~SGD 475
Singapore Launch Price (with 7% GST)
SGD 635
SGD 535
US vs Singapore Difference
+SGD 92 (16.9%)
+SGD 60 (12.6%)
Note that the actual sale prices in the US will vary, once sales taxes (between 0% and 12.875%) are factored in.
Also, once you factor in the fact that the Singaporean prices include the 7% GST, they are just 5%-9% more expensive than US prices – SGD 594 for the RX 5700 XT, and SGD 500 for the RX 5700.
In any case, let’s be thankful that AMD decided to cut prices before the Radeon RX 5700 cards went on sale.
By our estimate, these would have been the Malaysia price list without the Radeon RX 5700 price cut :
Radeon RX 5700 XT : ~SGD 715 – more expensive by SGD 80
Radeon RX 5700 : ~SGD 581 – more expensive by SGD 46
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