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Focus Malaysia
2 days ago
- General
- Focus Malaysia
Mainland China tourists learn how to eat with hands in heartwarming video
WHY should tradition and culture be a barrier towards racial unity? Although humans crave the comforts of the tribe and all its rituals, we are still bound by the invisible thread of camaraderie that makes up the centrepiece of humanity. Take it from a recent video, where several curious tourists from China could be seen learning how to eat with their hands from a patient Malay auntie. It is a very heartwarming video, showcasing the exchange of culture in such a candid fashion. Mungkin mudah untuk yang dah biasa. Bagusnya dia ajar cara makan nasi lemak pakai tangan. Ni mesti dari China ni. Elok lah tu belajar makan pakai tangan 👍🏻 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 21, 2025 One of the tourists even praised the Malay auntie, saying that they were very clean when using their hands to eat their meals. 'Like us, we do until whole hand dirty,' she said. But for those not in the know, eating with one's hand is not just a way of life. In Malaysia, eating with your hands is more than just a tradition. It is seen as a way to connect more deeply with the food. Many believe that using your fingers enhances the overall dining experience by engaging more of the senses, especially taste and texture. Typically, Malaysians eat with their right hand, as the left hand is traditionally viewed as unhygienic in Islamic practices, being used for personal cleansing. The method involves mixing the food, usually with rice, and skillfully using the fingers to bring it to the mouth. Most people rely on the thumb and first two fingers for this, while the other fingers stay curled in. In some cases, bread like roti canai is used to scoop up the food instead of the fingers. This practice isn't exclusive to Malay culture. In Indian communities, eating with the hands is also common and is thought to aid digestion and make meals more enjoyable. —July 22, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
Focus Malaysia
07-07-2025
- General
- Focus Malaysia
Netizens rage over migrant turning LRT into toilet
LIFE would be so convenient if everywhere is a toilet. But if it was so, could we bear the smell and sight of excrement? Certainly not. That said, netizens were furious over a recent video post on X where a child decided to take a piss in a LRT. To make matters worse, the mother appeared to be indifferent towards his behaviour. The comment section took on a racist tone, with a good number of netizens pointing out her being Rohingya as a problem. Harap sangat pihak @askrapidkl ambil tindakan. Boleh pulak mak dia biarkan je anaknya kencing kat situ. Tengok pun tau bangsa mana 😅 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 6, 2025 'That is why we don't do good to this race. They should be driven back to their country,' said @HafidzHamzah7E. Also, @FawwazHamiz pointed out that some non-government organizations (NGO) will later advise that we need to educate them. Another netizen added that the NGOs should come and clean up the mess. 'A pity. This is not the fault of the child but the mother,' said @noneednamehere. 'Sometimes I feel weird about this race. Are they Muslims or not,' @namianamhar wondered. But of course, it is impossible to determine if the lady was a Rohingya just from the brief video. Based on the language she was speaking on the phone, however, it is likely that she is a foreigner. On another note, how many refugees and asylum seekers are there in Malaysia. As of end May 2025, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said a total of 200,260 refugees and asylum-seekers were registered under the organisation in Malaysia. Some 179,020 are from Myanmar, comprising some 117,670 Rohingyas, 29,620 Chins, and 31,730 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar. The remaining individuals are some 21,230 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,650 Pakistanis, 3,050 Yemenis, 2,780 Somalis, 2,770 Afghans, , 2,520 Syrians, 1,030 Sri Lankans, 500 Palestinians, 440 Iraqis, and others. According to UNHCR, some 64% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 36% are women. —July 7, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
Focus Malaysia
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Malay wedding grabs attention for unconventional gifts: durian, cooking oil
WHEN it comes to Malay weddings, expect elaborate gifts of gold, money and the many other forms that luxury can take. It is the perfect time to flaunt your net worth without being called a snob by the joneses, friends and relatives. But doing something that everyone else is doing can get a little boring. Therefore, the guests of a Malay couple decided to get a little creative with their gifts. These may be simple, but they are worth their weight in comedy gold. In a recent video by netizen @kamaghul, the guests could be seen giving stuffs like a pair of durians, pillows, refrigerator, fan, gas tank, cooking hob, and even cooking oil. Yes you read it correctly, a pair of durians. Ini baru hadiah kahwin yang sebenar. Pengantin pun happy je tengok 😂 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 7, 2025 If the couple are looking to move into their new house, it should be an easy task for them since all the appliances have already been provided. Although, a gift of cash should have been better as the couple can then decide what they want. As for the pair of durians? We suppose those could be useful to resolve marital disputes. Netizen @balmond888 who saw the video said this should be normalised. However, another netizen said it was inappropriate for the guests to bring the gifts up to the front of the bride and groom. 'Just leave it at the side and give it to the representative,' he added. The hilarious video, however, raises a fine question. What is the appropriate gift to be given in a Malay wedding? According to Loanstreet, a monetary gift is seen as a gesture of support for the couple's new life together. The amount can vary widely, anywhere from RM10 to RM200 or more, depending on your relationship with the couple and personal means. There's no strict rule about how to present the money. While some may use a decorative packet, a simple envelope is perfectly acceptable. Traditionally, the gift is given subtly, often folded to fit neatly in your palm, then passed to the bride or groom's parents during a handshake, accompanied by a few kind words or blessings. At some weddings, guests might also notice a designated box at the reception table where they can drop their envelopes. Loanstreet made no mention of giving durians. Definitely no durians. —July 7, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
Focus Malaysia
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Focus Malaysia
Who needs a lavish wedding feast when there is Ayam Gepuk?
DOES a wedding ceremony always have to be huge and lavish? Anything small, or budget friendly should get the relatives' tongues wagging. In a world where people often compete with each other in terms of materialism, weddings have become little more than events to show off one's wealth. But for a brave couple, love is all that matters and that is exactly that. Instead of a grand feast capable of making holes in one's wallet, the couple decided on a simple meal of Ayam Gepuk at Ayam Gepuk Ori Selayang. This article is not an advertisement, but a statement that weddings could be something as simple as a plate of rice with fried chicken. After all, isn't a wedding about the union of two people? Aku rasa macamnilah nanti kahwin. Buat kenduri makan ayam gepuk je. Settle takyah pening kepala 😭 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 4, 2025 And our fellow netizens who witnessed the video too have nothing but praises for the couple. Some of them commented that it was good budgeting while others hoped this would not cause problems in the future. But why Ayam Gepuk? Why not Nasi Lemak? Or perhaps Laksa. There are countless delicious meals out there where the Malaysian gastronomic landscape is being considered. First off, Ayam Gepuk came from Indonesia, so expect some angry Indonesian critics to come knocking at your door if you ever claimed Ayam Gepuk as Malaysian. At first glance, the dish may appear ordinary, but what makes it truly exceptional is the sambal, which takes centre stage in this culinary experience. The sambal used for ayam gepuk is typically known as sambal geprek or sambal gesek. It is made from bird's eye chillies, garlic, peanuts, sugar, salt, and occasionally a dash of seasoning. Cashew nuts may also be added sometimes. Sounds delicious, and perhaps that was what prompted the couple to treat all their guests with the dish. On another note, many people may assume that ayam geprek, ayam penyet, and ayam gepuk were the same dish, as their preparation methods are quite similar. All three dishes share a feature, a fried chicken that is pounded in a mortar and topped with sambal. But there are subtle differences. —July 4, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
Focus Malaysia
01-07-2025
- Business
- Focus Malaysia
Why food is so much cheaper in the UK compared to Malaysia?
BEING Malaysians, we are perpetually complaining about the current state of the economy. But is it not justified? With our neighbour Singapore earning their sing dollars at 3.30 higher than the ringgit, fellow Malaysians sure feel like the underdog. Perhaps the grass is greener on the other side after all. This statement is about to be compounded by a recent video where a young girl shared her experience in the United Kingdom. According to her, the average salary per hour at a part time job in the UK was able to purchase food stuff to last a week. Yes you read it right. A week! In the video, she could be seen breaking down the cost, stating that the average wage per hour for a person aged 21 and above was at 12.21 pounds. Gaji sejam tapi boleh beli makanan untuk seminggu. Besar juga gaji part time dekat UK. Macam macam juga boleh beli. Kalau dekat Malaysia, 1 jam dalam RM8 boleh lah lepas makan ayam gepuk kot 😭 — kamaghul deghaman (@kamaghul) July 1, 2025 With just 12.21 pounds, she was able to buy a loaf of bread, a week's worth of chicken meat, some vegetables, several oranges and a kilo of rice. She added that this was the salary enjoyed by people working in MCDonalds or Starbucks. But why are Britons enjoying such cheap food? The UK has seen grocery prices drop over time, thanks to a combination of rising household incomes and improvements in food production methods. Modern farming practices, especially the increased use of machinery, have boosted efficiency and made it easier to maximise crop yields. Meanwhile, advances in transportation, storage, and distribution have helped streamline the journey from farm to shelf. Another major factor is the expansion of global trade. The UK now imports roughly 50% of its food—significantly more than the one-third it imported back in 1988. This allows retailers to bring in products from countries where production is cheaper, bypassing the often higher costs of producing and processing food domestically. —July 1, 2025 Main image: @kamaghul (X)
