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Rakyat Post
22-05-2025
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Somewhere In TRX, There's A Broccoli Living Its Best Life
Subscribe to our FREE A recent dining experience at a TRX ramen restaurant has led to a heated online discussion about Malaysia's evolving food scene—and not in a good way. The catalyst? A RM26 plate of stir-fried broccoli that's making everyone question whether we've officially lost the plot. Let's break down this now-viral receipt from a trendy ramen spot in TRX Mall: Stir-fried broccoli: RM26 Lamb skewers (base order): RM30 Additional lamb skewers: RM30 Xinjiang-style egg fried noodles: RM18 Total damage after tax and service charge: RM85.85 A Picture Worth A Thousand Complaints The photos, posted on A sparse arrangement of bright green broccoli florets on a gold-rimmed plate—maybe a third of a full head—sits alongside some lamb skewers presented on a stylish golden tray. The presentation screams luxury dining, but the portions whisper, 'We're in a recession.' Here's what's really cooking people's goose: The broccoli side dish costs RM8 more than a full plate of Xinjiang-style noodles. Let that sink in. For the price of this modest portion of greens, you could probably buy enough broccoli from your local market to feed a family for a week. (Pix: Xiaohongshu: 起名字很难) When Even Luxury Watch Can't Justify The Bill Interestingly, the diner's luxury watch, visible in one of the photos, adds a layer to the story. When even well-heeled customers question your pricing, something's amiss. It's not about whether people can afford it—it's about whether it makes sense. This isn't just about expensive vegetables. It's a symptom of a larger trend in Malaysia's urban food scene, particularly in premium locations like TRX: Rising operational costs being passed to consumers Location-based pricing reaching new heights The growing disconnect between restaurant prices and local income levels Shrinking portions with expanding price tags (Pix: Xiaohongshu: 起名字很难) More Than Just Expensive Greens The social media response has been a mix of disbelief, humour, and genuine concern: 'Is this broccoli watered with Evian?' 'For RM26, that broccoli better help me file my taxes' 'Remember when side dishes were actually side dish prices?' While premium locations like TRX naturally command higher prices, the question remains: At what point does 'premium pricing' cross into 'unreasonable territory'? We might have reached that point when a simple vegetable dish costs more than a main course. As Malaysia's food scene evolves, finding the balance between premium experiences and reasonable pricing becomes crucial. Otherwise, we might end up with a two-tier system where basic vegetables become luxury items in certain postcodes. READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Woman spots £65 an hour cat sitting job ad and description is hilarious
A job advertisement has gone viral online after people noticed the impressive £65 an hour pay and description, including the bizarre daily requirements needed from the person Many will be well aware that the job market is challenging at the moment, as several job seekers has expressed their frustrations in not even getting invited for interviews for the roles they've applied for. While the unemployment rate in the UK remains stable, while wage growth continues, vacancies are declining and have recently fallen below pre-pandemic levels, according to the Office of National Statistics. Because of this, most vacancies will be highly competitive, with many having to apply to jobs outside of their expertise in order to make a living. So when an unusual yet well-paying job hits the job boards, there's no doubt it'll be popular. Recruiter Felicity Abbott, owner of recruitment company Found by Felicity, took to TikTok to share a job advert she had come across when browsing through Guardian Jobs, which quickly gained a lot of attraction due to the bizarre description of the daily requirements. "Okay so this is the funniest job ad I've ever seen," Felicity said before explaining what it was for. "So this is for a cat sitter in London, up to £65 an hour, part time or full time. The client is a British shorthair cat, so you're gonna be looking after this cat." With the job being located in Covent Garden in London, she went on to describe some of the work tasks that came with the job. "So, consistent attention for the cat, providing them with fresh milk and food daily. Cats actually shouldn't drink milk cause they're lactose intolerant, Felicity said. "Groom them, and then every Friday you're gonna play them classical music in the office. And then once a month, you're gonna visit Harrods to buy toys for the cat." "So for £65 an hour, you can basically play piano to a cat and go shopping, so this cat has a better life than most people," she told her viewers.. Hundreds of people soon took to the comment section of the video, with many claiming they'd love the job, even if it meant having a cat as your boss. "Ngl [not going to lie] there's not much I wouldn't do for £45 an hour let alone £65," one person said in the comments. Another person shared: "Professional pet sitter here!!! Most won't even pay £6 a visit lol." "That's ridiculous where do I apply?" said a third viewer, as another pointed out: "they're rich enough for their cat to have its own butler." "Coming from someone who had a British shorthair and he only drank Evian. This is absolutely understandable," one cat owner wrote in the comment section. Many also shared that they'd love to get the job, as one wrote: "I would travel for this job. Like willing to do a 2hr commute" Another person shared their heartbreak, writing: "Just redid my cv and write a cover letter to find out they've closed the listing, it was supposed to close on the 7th of June."
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GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Goût de France is taking place this weekend!
Heads up Francophiles! Make it a bon weekend by swinging by the annual Goût de France! On May 24 and 25, Paseo de Roxas Avenue in Makati will be transformed into something of a charming outdoor market as French wines, nibbles, bonbons, and other delicacies will be made available for everyone to enjoy, thanks to French chefs, restaurateurs, distributors and other retailers. There are about 29 booths offering everything French — from oysters to wine, from chocolate to cheese, croissants, canneles, quiches, financiers, and more, On Saturday, there's even going to be a free cooking demo by Chef Marc Chalopin of Enderun Colleges, followed by a DJ set from DJ JB Bolaños. The much-awaited Waiter's Race meanwhile will take place on Sunday, at 3pm. Unfamiliar with the Waiter's Race? It's a French tradition where cafe serves compete on can bring you an unspilled bottle of cold Evian water the fastest. The idea of Goût de France is to give a taste of French culture enough to make you want more because the following weekend, 19 restaurants including Brasserie Sagana, Dr. Win?, L'Entrecote, and Le Cordon Bleu Ateneo de Manila Institute, will be offering special French menus to satisfy your cravings. Goût de France opens on Saturday at 4pm, while the Sunday edition opens much earlier at 8am. It is brought to you by Ayala Land, Taste of France and the Embassy of France to the Philippines and Micronesia, with the special participation of Enderun Colleges Ecole Ducasse and Le Cordon Bleu Ateneo de Manila. — LA, GMA Integrated News
Rakyat Post
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- Rakyat Post
Humble Car, Expensive Taste: Toyota Vios Uncle's RON95 Meltdown
Subscribe to our FREE A Toyota Vios owner in Malaysia is making waves online after throwing a fit over what he considers a fuel faux pas. The drama unfolded when his nephew borrowed his car and committed what the owner saw as an unforgivable sin: filling up the tank with RON95 instead of his preferred RON97 fuel. His solution? Driving until the tank runs completely empty before refilling with his precious RON97. He expressed hope that nothing would happen to his car because 'kita ni jenis jaga kereta'. Posted in the ' Weird Flex, Weirder Reality: Malaysia's Car Culture Gone Extra In a classic case of 'weird flex but okay,' the owner's premium fuel fixation has made him the target of merciless mockery. Social media users couldn't resist pointing out that even BMW owners are content with RON95, with one commenter quipping, 'Mate, even if you put rocket fuel in it, it's still a Vios.' The incident has become a perfect metaphor for Malaysia's unique brand of car culture, where vehicle ownership often crosses into the territory of personal identity. While the Vios owner's reaction might seem excessive, it reflects a broader phenomenon of car owners treating their vehicles like precious babies, regardless of make or model. Setakat baru skali full tank ron 95 dah kelam kabut "harap2 la tak jadi apa2".. dah mcm keta merc padahal vios spec E ja pun.. — Saf (@qushairysafuan) It's Like Buying Evian Water To Wash Your Car For those wondering what the fuss is all about, RON (Research Octane Number) ratings simply indicate how well the fuel resists ' RON95 currently costs RM2.05 per litre, RON97 at RM3.07 per litre, and RON100 (available at selected stations) at around RM5 per litre. Most modern cars, including luxury vehicles, are perfectly happy running on RON95. The higher octane RON97 or RON100 only makes a real difference in high-performance vehicles with engines specifically designed for premium fuel. For a standard Vios, which starts at RM89,600 in Malaysia, the extra ringgit spent on premium fuel is essentially pouring money down the drain. Sure, it's more expensive, but your car won't know the difference. READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
El Chorouk
06-05-2025
- Politics
- El Chorouk
Driencourt: 'The relationship with Algeria is based on ambiguity and undeclared things'
The former French Ambassador to Algeria, Xavier Driencourt, admitted that the Algerian state with which France signed the Evian Agreements in 1962 is no longer the same in 2025, a description that reflects the level of parity reached in relations with the Algerian state after nearly six decades of independence. In his new book, titled 'France Algeria, Double Blindness,' Driencourt wrote, puzzled: 'We cannot understand anything about the period that is beginning if we do not remember that France's partner in Algeria since 1962 was not the one France chose in Evian: it was a one-party system, headed by the National Liberation Front…' In his new book, the author of 'The Algerian Enigma' tried to distance his country from interfering in the internal affairs of its former colony, in a desperate attempt to disclaim a practice that cannot be denied no matter how much he and others like him try: 'It is clear that France did not wish to interfere in the internal political choices of independent Algeria: it did not wish to do so, because it was very happy to put an end to the Algerian conflict, and it could not do so, because power had now passed to the new Algerian authorities.' He supported his statement with an approach that General Charles de Gaulle had established and committed himself to, which was the necessity of 'finishing as quickly as possible in order to finally move on to something else.' However, he quickly doubted what he was writing when he admitted that 'the relationship that has developed since 1962 between Paris and Algiers was a relationship based on ambiguity and fueled by undeclared things.' Le Figaro newspaper chose excerpts from the book based on a specific angle in its view of the nature of relations between France and its former colony, a relationship that arose from the suffering of the French from the loss of a dream that was a lived reality for them before it evaporated at some point in 1962, which explains the focus on painful aspects and the attempt to demonize Algeria and its symbols. These excerpts contained some descriptions that were outside the norms and decency, such as those that affected some Algerian diplomats who were not pleased with the suspicious role played by the author of the book, who worked in Algeria in two phases (2008 and 2012, then 2017 and 2020). The insult was disgusting towards the prominent and honorable diplomat, Amar Bendjama, who currently holds the position of Algeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and who previously served at the Algerian Embassy in Paris between 2013 and 2016. As is his custom in attacking Algerian interests, the retired diplomat did not hesitate to target the 1968 agreement, which he believes provides privileges to Algerians over other Maghreb and African nationals, despite its revision three times, which has stripped it of its specificity. He began looking for ways to revise or unilaterally cancel it in light of the Algerian side's refusal to discuss it. To incite his country's authorities against the agreement, Driencourt spoke about Article 56 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, which allows for unilateral withdrawal, even if it requires resorting to Article 12 of the agreement, which, as he said, stipulates the establishment of a joint committee to study any difficulties that may arise over time, especially since the justification is no longer valid with the displacement of about one million 'pieds-noirs' towards France immediately after Algeria's independence. Driencourt did not digest the Algerian presence in France as he touched upon what he described as: 'Algerian family migration represents more than 60 percent of residence permits, compared to 40 for Tunisian and Moroccan citizens. This makes Algerians represent the largest segment of immigrants who come for family reasons and not for professional reasons,' according to him, in addition to what he called the privileges provided to them by the 1968 agreement, which are data that have increased those who are hostile to Algeria and its interests.
