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The Sun
16-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
M'sian buys 30 fried chickens daily to feed stray cats in KL
Kindness often goes unnoticed, even when it's happening right before our eyes. The owner of a popular restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Azrul Shah Mohd Isa, recently shared a heartwarming act of generosity displayed by one of his regular customers. In a Facebook post, Azrul included a photograph of a man dressed in work clothes, carefully placing multiple pieces of fried chicken into a plastic bag. Azrul explained that this customer would purchase 20 to 30 pieces of fried chicken every day. At first, he was curious as to why the man never used the usual food packaging, opting instead for a plain plastic bag. ALSO READ: 'Kindness knows no race' — Uncle returns RM980 lost cash When he finally asked, Azrul discovered that the man bought the fried chicken to feed the stray cats around TTDI and Sungai Penchala. 'May Allah ease and multiply the sustenance for generous people like this customer,' Azrul wrote, adding that he has encountered many kind-hearted customers over the years. His Facebook post quickly went viral, with Malaysian netizens flooding the comments with praise for the compassionate stranger, applauding his selfless act of kindness. READ MORE: Kind Malaysian purchases body wash for pakcik who only had RM10 'May the man who buys this fried chicken be under Allah's protection, blessed with abundant sustenance, and granted good health always,' praised Wan. 'Sharing sustenance with stray cats is never a loss—in fact, it only brings more blessings. Thank you, kind soul,' commented Nor Hafiza.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
KL restaurant owner praises customer for buying 30 pieces of fried chicken daily to feed stray cats
Kindness often goes unnoticed, even when it's happening right before our eyes. The owner of a popular restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Azrul Shah Mohd Isa, recently shared a heartwarming act of generosity displayed by one of his regular customers. In a Facebook post, Azrul included a photograph of a man dressed in work clothes, carefully placing multiple pieces of fried chicken into a plastic bag. Azrul explained that this customer would purchase 20 to 30 pieces of fried chicken every day. At first, he was curious as to why the man never used the usual food packaging, opting instead for a plain plastic bag. ALSO READ: 'Kindness knows no race' — Uncle returns RM980 lost cash When he finally asked, Azrul discovered that the man bought the fried chicken to feed the stray cats around TTDI and Sungai Penchala. 'May Allah ease and multiply the sustenance for generous people like this customer,' Azrul wrote, adding that he has encountered many kind-hearted customers over the years. His Facebook post quickly went viral, with Malaysian netizens flooding the comments with praise for the compassionate stranger, applauding his selfless act of kindness. 'May the man who buys this fried chicken be under Allah's protection, blessed with abundant sustenance, and granted good health always,' praised Wan. 'Sharing sustenance with stray cats is never a loss—in fact, it only brings more blessings. Thank you, kind soul,' commented Nor Hafiza.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Think tank: Consultation fee cap, medicine pricing rule threaten private clinics' survival
A think tank wants the government to consider deregulating medical consultation fees, saying the issue of displaying medicine prices is linked to the sustainability of private clinics and primary healthcare. Galen Centre chief executive Azrul Mohd Khalib said general practitioners had only two income streams — consultation fees, which are capped, and the sale of medicines. "The price for consultations has been capped at RM35 for 33 years, so naturally, clinics have looked to the sale of medicines to make up for rising costs and inflation over those three decades," Azrul told the New Straits Times. He said with clinics now having to display their medicine prices, consumers would more likely ask for a prescription and purchase medicines at lower prices from pharmacies. Azrul said a patient had the right to ask for a prescription to buy medicines elsewhere. "The pharmacy chains can offer lower prices because they purchase in bulk, which clinics cannot do." He said that while clinics would have to comply with the price display rules, the net result was that people would be more likely to buy their medicines from pharmacies. "This would disincentivise clinics from also serving as dispensaries and focus purely on consultations, which will not be sustainable given the RM35 rate. Azrul said there would be clinics that decided to close shop or reduce operating hours to slash overhead costs. "There would be little incentive for clinics to open in areas with low population densities or operate 24 hours, because the profit margins would be very low. "Ultimately, this can affect primary healthcare, as it would see people going to government clinics or hospitals if no private clinics near their homes are open." He added that the situation may not be ideal for patients who want the convenience of getting their medicines from clinics, especially in more suburban or rural areas. "You could have a scenario where patients who go to a clinic late at night and are willing to buy medicines at the clinic but can't, because they have not been stocked, and the pharmacy only opens the following day." The best way forward, Azrul said, would be to deregulate consultation fees. He said the government could set a floor price and leave the rest to market forces. "This is the least antagonistic path. Clinics can reduce their overheads in terms of stocking medicines, charge more realistic consultation prices, and compete based on service. "At the same time, the transparency of medicine prices can still be retained while clinics remain sustainable, ensuring the continuity of primary healthcare." There are an estimated 12,000 private clinics nationwide. On Saturday, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr DzulkeflyAhmad gave an assurance that revised rules on medical consultation fees would be finalised within a month. He said a cabinet memorandum and supporting circular had been prepared, and would be tabled soon. "I am aiming to resolve this matter within a month at the latest," he added.
Daily Express
03-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Proton e.MAS 7 touts Asean EV connectivity
Published on: Saturday, May 03, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 03, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Azrul added that, with the support of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), this milestone journey will feature the Proton 7 alongside two Proton X series models as they traverse the Asean region. BANGKOK: Malaysia's national electric vehicle (EV), the Proton 7, is aiming to set an Asean record for being the first and longest multi-nation convoy as part of the Asean Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025), an initiative led by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii). The AUD 2025, featuring the Proton 7, will see the convoy travel through 40 cities across nine countries via two separate routes, covering an impressive 9,000 kilometres over 35 days. The northern route begins in Hanoi, Vietnam, and passes through Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand before reaching Malaysia. Meanwhile, the southern route starts in Manila, the Philippines, and continues through Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak, Indonesia, and Singapore before returning to Malaysia. MARii Chief Executive Officer Azrul Reza Aziz stated that with Malaysia serving as the Chair of Asean, the convoy reflects the nation's strong commitment to fostering regional integration, promoting sustainable mobility, and driving innovation. Azrul emphasised that the initiative highlights Asean's dedication to tourism, economic cooperation, and environmental innovation across Southeast Asia. 'For the first time, we are attempting an Asean record with a national EV traversing nine countries and covering 9,000 kilometres in 35 days. 'We aim to demonstrate that EVs can be driven across Asean countries without encountering issues related to charging stations or charging infrastructure,' he told Bernama during an interview on Friday. Azrul added that, with the support of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), this milestone journey will feature the Proton 7 alongside two Proton X series models as they traverse the Asean region. He further revealed that the convoy is scheduled to conclude its journey at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025, which will be held at MAEPS Serdang on May 8. Earlier, the Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand hosted the flag-off ceremony in Bangkok, officiated by Minister Megat Farez Zuhairin Zakaria and Minister Counsellor Jayagowri Pindaya.
Malay Mail
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Asean Unity Drive 2025: Proton e.MAS EV embarks on record-breaking 9,000-km tour across nine nations
BANGKOK, May 2 — Malaysia's national electric vehicle (EV), the Proton 7, is aiming to set an Asean record for being the first and longest multi-nation convoy as part of the Asean Unity Drive 2025 (AUD 2025), an initiative led by the Malaysia Automotive, Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii). The AUD 2025, featuring the Proton 7, will see the convoy travel through 40 cities across nine countries via two separate routes, covering an impressive 9,000 kilometres over 35 days. The northern route begins in Hanoi, Vietnam, and passes through Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand before reaching Malaysia. Meanwhile, the southern route starts in Manila, the Philippines, and continues through Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak, Indonesia, and Singapore before returning to Malaysia. MARii Chief Executive Officer Azrul Reza Aziz stated that with Malaysia serving as the Chair of Asean, the convoy reflects the nation's strong commitment to fostering regional integration, promoting sustainable mobility, and driving innovation. Azrul emphasised that the initiative highlights Asean's dedication to tourism, economic cooperation, and environmental innovation across Southeast Asia. 'For the first time, we are attempting an Asean record with a national EV traversing nine countries and covering 9,000 kilometres in 35 days. 'We aim to demonstrate that EVs can be driven across Asean countries without encountering issues related to charging stations or charging infrastructure,' he told Bernama during an interview on Friday. Azrul added that, with the support of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), this milestone journey will feature the Proton 7 alongside two Proton X series models as they traverse the Asean region. He further revealed that the convoy is scheduled to conclude its journey at the Malaysia Auto Show 2025, which will be held at MAEPS Serdang on May 8. Earlier, the Embassy of Malaysia in Thailand hosted the flag-off ceremony in Bangkok, officiated by Minister Megat Farez Zuhairin Zakaria and Minister Counsellor Jayagowri Pindaya. — Bernama
