Instagram has added a scheduling feature for live streamers and is working on another tool called “Practice Mode”. Live Creators can now schedule their Live events up to 90 days in advance and in the meantime, will be able to promote them through posts and Stories.

Through the posts that promote the event, followers can set up a reminder so they won’t miss it. Live stream scheduling on Instagram has been a long time coming as other competitors such as YouTube, TikTok, and even parent company Facebook already have the feature.

Going Live hits different when your followers come through 🙌

Live Scheduling lets you schedule your stream up to 90 days in advance and followers can set reminders to tune in ❤️🔔 pic.twitter.com/8t7BWmjEL7

— Instagram (@instagram) October 13, 2021

On another note, Instagram says they will soon be releasing Practice Mode, a tool that lets Live creators practice with select guests before officially commencing their broadcast. This lets them prepare everything for the broadcast beforehand, such as checking audio levels, lighting, and going over the planned content.

Live Scheduling is now rolling out to all creators globally but there’s no release date yet for Practice Mode. Instagram has been quite busy this month, working on in-app issue notifications and nudging teens to take a break. There was also the recent Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp outage that invited some minor trolling from Twitter.

(Source: TechCrunch)

With more relaxations being announced for fully vaccinated individuals, we are all adapting to a new normal once again. However, despite all these relaxations, one thing we are constantly reminded of is to always comply with the SOPs. Hameediyah, a famous Nasi Kandar restaurant in Penang has been fined RM10,000 for breaching SOPs.

Hameediyah Restaurant Fined RM10,000 For Breaching SOPs

The over 100-year-old Nasi Kandar restaurant in Penang has been slapped with an RM10,000 compound today, the 15th of October. This was for failing to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Photo: @alifzamre (Instagram)

According to the compound issued, the restaurant owner had failed to ensure that his employees scan the MySejahtera QR code. It is mandatory for all employees and patrons of a restaurant to check-in via scanning the QR code on the MySejahtera app.

On a side note, Hameediyah is the oldest Nasi Kandar restaurant in Malaysia and was even awarded this title in Malaysia’s Guinness Book of Records. 

Photo: @oldestnasikandarinmalaysia (Facebook)

Always Adhere By The SOPs

So fellow Penangites, whenever you’re out at any establishment, remember to always adhere to the SOPs. This is to keep yourself and those around you safe. Take care and always stay safe.

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Tan Chong Aftersales Division has recently emerged as the winner of the Global Nissan Aftersales Award 2020.

It’s the 3rd consecutive win for Tan Chong Aftersales Division since 2017 as the best achieving Nissan dealer for aftersales services within the Asia and Pacific region.

The Global Nissan Aftersales Award is one of the most prestigious honours conferred by Nissan Motor Corporation, with the aim to improve aftersales operations and enhance customer service.

Nissan launches yet another new GT-R only for Japan – “T-spec” limited to 100 units. Check it out here!

The award is granted to the best performing Nissan dealer according to parts and service performance, customer service and satisfaction, and quality of business management.

“We are proud to be recognised as the best amongst Nissan Aftersales dealers from across the region and to win it three times since 2017 is a testament to our focused customer approach, dedication in-service performance and teamwork. We will continue to improve and consistently provide our customers with highest service support to improve customer satisfaction,” said Tan Chong Edaran Aftersales, Head of Aftersales, Michael Yao Tsu-Wei.

Edaran Tan Chong Motor, Sales & Marketing Director, Christopher Tan added, “The award sets a new milestone for the company. The teams, especially aftersales, have consistently challenged and go beyond their best efforts to provide excellent services to our customers. I would like to thank the teams for their continuous support and hard work.

All-new Nissan Almera finally reaches the Philippines – factory-fitted N-Sport body kit…read about it here!

If you wanted to stream music on your PlayStation while you game, Spotify was the app to use. But it looks like Apple Music may be an additional option that’s coming in the future. At least for the PS5

A Reddit user posted an image of Apple Music being an an app that can be downloaded on their PS5. But when they actually tried downloading, the console delivers the “This app is playable only on PS4” error message. Eurogamer notes that this is the standard error message that the PS5 shows when it can’t run something.

 

Speaking of which, the outlet also tried to get the prompt to appear by tying a new US account to the console. It worked once, but the result could not be replicated. This means that Sony Interactive Entertainment may still be testing the feature.

The possible availability of Apple Music on the PS5 may be a sign of SIE and the iPhone maker working more closely together. Previously we saw PS5 owners being given six months of Apple TV Plus subscription for free. And all you need to do to get it is tie your PlayStation and Apple accounts together on the console. Neither account needs to be brand new, and you can claim the six months even if you’re still running the Apple TV Plus trial.

(Source: Reddit, Eurogamer)

Five-year plan RMMPg aims to supply 7,838 units of affordable homes

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We believe many are no strangers to the famous Ichiran Ramen in Japan. Each year, thousands of people will fly to Japan just to savour a bowl of their piping hot noodles. With the ongoing pandemic, people are switching their attention towards the Ichiran instant ramen that comes in a box. Recently, the popular chain has also launched their first-ever instant ramen cup noodles, so we thought why not compare both side by side and give a thorough review?

Ichiran Instant Ramen Battle: The Packaging

Fun fact: Ichiran says they’ve spent 20 years developing their instant cup noodles. This statement alone sets our bar high.

We’ve managed to lay our hands on both the cup noodles and box packaging. At first glance, the instant ramen box feels more luxurious, like those you would buy as a souvenir from your trip to Japan. The cup noodle on the other hand, looks just like any other cup noodles that you can find on the supermarket aisle.

Get Ichiran Instant Ramen here: Shopee | Lazada
Get Ichiran Instant Cup Noodles here: Shopee | Lazada

Both packagings have the brand’s signature colour elements, as well as the name “Ichiran” printed in Japanese. The box contains five servings with noodles, broth and chilli pepper powder, all in individual packaging.

The cup noodles are similar. Tear off the lid and you’ll find the noodles sitting in the bowl, along with the broth, stock powder and the chain’s original secret red sauce sitting on top. We were surprised to see them packed in individual packaging, as Japanese cup noodles typically come without them.

For the Ichiran Instant Ramen in a box, consumer is required to cook the noodles over heat in a pot. The instructions behind the box indicate that it should be cooked for exactly 2 minutes and 30 seconds before adding in the broth packet. Turn off the heat and upon serving in a bowl, add your desired amount of chili pepper powder.

The cup noodle on the other hand, is much more convenient. Just tear off the lid, pour over some hot water and let it sit for a couple of minutes. Then, add stock powder A, followed by broth packet B. Give it a good stir before adding the secret red sauce packet C.

Taste Profile & Noodle Texture:

Both Ichiran Instant Ramen doesn’t come with any toppings as the brand says that they want diners to taste the true flavour of their noodles. We’ve tried both and have to say, there is quite an amount of difference.

First off, the noodles. The box packaging comes with Ichiran’s well-known straight noodles, a hallmark of Hakata-style ramen. The texture is smooth and delightful on the palate, pretty similar to the ones being served in their restaurant. The cup noodles otherwise, used custom-made non-fried noodles that have a slight curl and contain a more wheat flavor. We find the latter absorbed better taste of the broth, but the straight noodles were more enjoyable.

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Get Ichiran Instant Cup Noodles here: Shopee | Lazada

As for the ramen broth, both bagged the signature rich and mellow tonkotsu flavour. However, when tasting them side by side, we found that the flavours of the cup noodles is stronger. The broth is a tad richer and more aromatic, probably due to the fact that Ichiran’s secret red sauce is included, which enhanced the overall taste.

Final Thoughts on Ichiran Instant Ramen & Price:

We’ve added some toppings after a round of tasting to see if they make any difference. Boy, it was truly a different experience. The broth in the box packaging pairs better with the added ingredients, delivering a similar experience as the one you’d have in a restaurant. As for the cup noodles, we find the flavours a tad too rich when paired along with the toppings, but that is to our own preference.

Overall, both are really enjoyable. It reminded us of the good old times when we were in Japan. The Ichiran Instant Ramen box is priced at RM108 for five servings while the cup noodles at RM26 for a single serving. If you’re itching for some Ichiran Ramen, we highly recommend trying both.

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Honda Malaysia has launched the HR-V SE which will be available in limited numbers. The new model is based on the E variant of the facelift HR-V, with additional accessories and driver assistance features.

As for driver assistance features, the HR-V SE is now fitted with a door opening warning indicator by the A-pillar to warn occupants of oncoming traffic. The popular crossover also gets the lane change assist, blind-spot alert, and rear cross-traffic alert.

Not a bad deal when you consider that limited-run HR-V SE is priced at RM 105,364, an extra RM1,364 over the standard E variant.

This is added to the six airbags, hills-start assist, auto brake hold, and multi-angle rearview camera features already available in the base E variant.

Additional accessories include a trunk tray and trunk organiser, and a dashcam. On the outside, the HR-V gets an SE badge for additional distinction.

When Nintendo announced the Switch OLED, we had to begrudgingly accept that it’s not what we thought it was, despite its improvements. Now, fast forward three months later, and we have a teardown of the device. This comes courtesy of the folks at iFixit.

Beyond the obvious upgrade to the screen, the new Nintendo Switch OLED also comes with a slightly smaller fan on the inside and a thinner heat pipe. It you remember, it’s a similar change to the PS5 when the new revision with the better screw was made available, that is the shrinking of the cooling system’s hardware. This may or may not result in its own debate as to if this is an upgrade or downgrade as far as cooling is concerned.

The teardown of the Nintendo Switch OLED was done alongside the original, so it’s also easier to see the other changes, such as those of the PCBs. There’s some merging going on here. Namely the combining of the SD card reader and the game card reader, as well as the modular storage drive being gone entirely.

Overall, iFixit rated the Nintendo Switch OLED a 7/10 score for repairability. This is one point less than the original, likely due to the merging of card readers into one board and the non-modular storage drive. It is still a pretty good score, all things considered. But it’s quite a bummer if something goes wrong to the game card reader. And it will see a lot of use if you prefer physical copies rather than digital downloads.

(Source: iFixit)

The government, through the Housing and Local Government Ministry, has been doing an admirable job of trying to make the housing delivery system as smooth as possible to ensure that the people would have access to affordable homes.

However, this has not been an easy task to undertake as housing falls under the jurisdiction of state governments – each one with its own set of guidelines and requirements that may sometimes go beyond those provided by the federal government.

Such requirements have had an impact on the cost of development, and ultimately, the affordability of houses, said Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda).

Given the current scenario, government assistance is crucial to reduce the cost of doing business, which would subsequently help to give a much-needed boost to the affordable housing segment.

For development costs to remain sustainable, the government needs to take steps such as not imposing any more new conditions or new charges or raising contribution charges by utility companies and local authorities, it said.

“Besides, the federal government should also advocate for standardised guidelines and rules to be adopted nationwide, especially those which could benefit all parties,” the leading representative body for private property developers told Bernama in its wishlist for Budget 2022.

Rehda also hoped that the government would extend the ongoing measures taken to help the property industry, and introduce new ones to boost its recovery in light of the ongoing pandemic and its prolonged impact on the industry.

“The most urgent one needed by the industry currently is the amendment of the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Act 2020 with regards to contractual obligations to account for the Movement Control Order (MCO) 2, MCO 3, Enhanced MCO, Full MCO and National Recovery Plan Phases One and Two.

“Amendment of the Act is important to protect the interests of the affected parties for their inability to meet the contractual obligations due to reasons which are beyond their control,” it said.

Rehda also wished for the government to take steps to ensure the stabilisation of building material prices like steel bars, which has been fluctuating in recent years.

“We also hope the government would review or abolish some measures introduced when the property market was at its peak, as they might not be relevant for now.

“Additionally, the government could consider the downward revision of the Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), with zero imposition for properties disposed of from the sixth year onwards, as well as the total removal of the Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio for the purchase of third property onwards,” it said.

Additionally, it also hoped that the long outstanding issue of foreign workers in the construction industry would be resolved.

Meanwhile, National Housebuyers Association (HBA) honorary secretary-general Datuk Chang Kim Loong wished that the government would reduce the income tax for individuals affected by Covid-19 and ensure that deserving individuals are given access to financing, especially for first-time house buyers.

“We also hope that developers building affordable homes costing RM300,000 and below would be given incentives.

“Besides, we hope the government would repeal the RPGT which is currently at five per cent for disposal of property held for more than five years, and increase RPGT rates for disposal of third and subsequent property,” said Chang

Source: NST Online