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<h2>Hirotake Yano, founder of Daiso, has died from heart failure at the age of 80</h2>
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<p>The Japanese billionaire died in Hiroshima on 12 February, according to a <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Notice_HP.pdf">statement</a> from his company on 19 February.</p>
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<h2>In 1972, Yano started his first business, a street vending shop named Yano Shoten or Yano Store, where all items were priced at 100 yen. </p>
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<p>When he was 29 years old, Yano opened his first street vending business with fixed prices, because he and his wife found pricing items individually too time-consuming.</p>
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<p>The name Daiso translates to &#8220;creating something big&#8221;, which reflected his ambitions for the company.</p>
<p>Yano&#8217;s entrepreneurship and innovative spirit has revolutionised the shopping experience for millions around the world. He&#8217;s even seen as a pioneer of the budget-shop model.</p>
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<h2>Under Yano&#8217;s leadership, Daiso grew into a global phenomenon with around 6,000 stores in 30 countries</h2>
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<p>Daiso has become so successful that the business model Yano pioneered is now popular all over the world.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Japanese discount store has over 70,000 different products in stock, and is reputed for introducing over 1,000 new products every month.</p>
<p>Yano had a net worth of USD1.9 billion (RM9.1 billion), according to the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-19/billionaire-founder-of-japanese-100-yen-shop-dies-at-80">Bloomberg Billionaires Index</a>.</p>
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<h2>We&#8217;re familiar with the concept of different time zones worldwide, but did you know that Malaysia had <em>two</em> separate time zones in the past?</h2>
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<p>While the range of time zones was previously called Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), it is now referred to as Coordinated Universal Time or Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). The different time zones are all abbreviated as UTC, with a + or &#8211; symbol and a number indicating how many hours ahead or behind it is from the universal time of UTC+0.</p>
<p>For example, Malaysia&#8217;s time zone is called Malaysian Standard Time, which is eight hours ahead of UTC+0.</p>
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<p><p>If you observe the map of time zones below, it looks like Peninsular Malaysia should be within the blue area, yet it falls under the green.</p>
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<p><b>Turns out, this was exactly the case at some point in your &#8220;great great great grandmother&#8217;s&#8221; days.</b></p>
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<h2>Sabah and Sarawak were once in a different time zone than Peninsular Malaysia and the reason dates back to the colonial era</h2>
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<p><p>When British North Borneo (now Sabah) and Sarawak were under British rule, they operated on a different time zone from Peninsular Malaysia. <b>Back then, East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak) was 30 minutes ahead of Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia).&nbsp;</b></p>
<p>This time difference had negative impacts on work hours in both sides of Malaysia. Yet, the practice continued until 1981.</p>
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<h2>On 1 January 1982, Malaysia decided to unify its time zones, bringing Peninsular Malaysia into the Malaysian Standard Time zone (UTC+8)</h2>
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<p><p>Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who was prime minister at the time, introduced the Malaysian Standard Time Act in 1981, which required advancing the clocks by 30 minutes at 11.30pm on 31 December 1981 to follow East Malaysia. Consequently, New Year&#8217;s celebrations commenced earlier than usual that year.</p>
<p>This move aimed to simplify administration and facilitate communication and coordination between different regions of the country. Singapore followed suit the same day.</p>
<p>According to Tun Mahathir, <b>East Malaysian time was chosen because it was more in line with international practice</b>, where the difference between time zones was one full hour rather than 30 minutes.</p>
<p>This is why Malaysia and Singapore are one hour ahead of Thailand, despite roughly being on the same longitude.</p>
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<p><b>Fun fact:</b> If we look at history,<b> </b>Malaysia&#8217;s time zone has actually been changed six times <b></b>prior to that last change in 1981, reported <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://cilisos.my/guess-how-many-timezones-malaysia-had-before-finally-having-one-standard-time/">Cilisos</a>. </p>
<p>This is due to various factors, including colonisation. Malaysia&#8217;s time zone adjustments were influenced by the colonial powers that ruled during that specific time, such as the British and Japanese administrations.</p>
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<p><p>They argue that aligning Malaysia&#8217;s time zone with its neighbouring countries would facilitate smoother communication, trade, and travel. It could also reduce confusion and logistical challenges arising from differences in time zones.</p>
<p>Other Malaysians argue that being on UTC+7 would better match the country&#8217;s natural daylight hours, leading to increased productivity and improved work-life balance. This alignment could enhance energy efficiency and contribute to overall well-being (and better sleep!).</p>
<p>This is because being in the UTC+8 time zone means that those who live in Peninsular Malaysia start their mornings later than the rest of the countries within the blue section of the time zone map shown earlier. </p>
<p>So, if you live in Peninsular Malaysia, your natural body clock is out of sync with the sunrise, which is why switching to UTC+7 could lead to better sleep.</p>
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Did You Know: Malaysia Once Had 2 Different Time Zones. Here's Why

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<p>In the video, Heaven is seen putting a plate of cat food on the floor in front of a door. </p>
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<p>Replying to @Side of Sunny impatiently waiting</p>
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<p>She explained that Bill is &#8220;fed like a solitary inmate&#8221; because he won&#8217;t let her other cats eat, and he sometimes smacks the bowl out of her hands. </p>
<p>So far, this method seems to be effective, as she mentioned that she has tried slow feeders in the past, but Bill would just bite the plastic out of anger. &#8220;He&#8217;s just a little piggy and steals food,&#8221; she added.</p>
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<p>bill is the ultimate youngest child, starts shit then screams for help when there are consequences.</p>
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<p>we call this one kill bill <a title="catsoftiktok" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/catsoftiktok?refer=embed" rel="noopener">#catsoftiktok</a> <a title="cat" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cat?refer=embed" rel="noopener">#cat</a> <a title="britishshorthair" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/britishshorthair?refer=embed" rel="noopener">#britishshorthair</a> </p>
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<p>this is the easiest way to feed our fouth and craziest cat</p>
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<p>&#8220;It depends on the location of the wedding and how close I am to the couple. More <i>atas</i> venues get more money, and I also give more if the couple are people I&#8217;m personally close to. But anything more than RM300 feels a bit too much lah.&#8221;</p>
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<p>&#8220;RM150 &#8211; RM400. I think it really depends and there&#8217;s usually a few things I&#8217;d consider: <br />&nbsp;<br />&#8220;A lavish celebration at a high-end hotel may warrant a larger gift than a cosy backyard ceremony. Similarly, a sit-down dinner often carries a higher cost compared to a buffet-style reception.</p>
<p>&#8220;For relatives or close friends, I&#8217;d be alright with giving around RM300 &#8211; RM400. It&#8217;s a bonus if I&#8217;m close to BOTH the bride and groom, then I wouldn&#8217;t mind giving even RM500.&#8221;</p>
<p><i>— Ashley, 29</i></p>
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<p>&#8220;I give between RM150 to RM200. Couples shouldn&#8217;t expect money and more so if they chose really expensive options that they themselves can&#8217;t afford because they assume people will pay for it. It&#8217;s your wedding, not ours.&#8221; </p>
<p><i>— Dory, 38</i></p>
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<h2>4. &#8220;For Chinese weddings, I typically offer RM500 or more, adjusting the amount based on my relationship with the bride or groom&#8221;</h2>
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<p>&#8220;However, it&#8217;s been some time since I&#8217;ve attended Malay or Indian weddings, so I&#8217;m unsure of the customary amount. I would aim to give at least RM200 as a token of appreciation.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Chinese weddings often entail significant expenses, and it has become customary for guests to contribute towards covering the wedding costs. From my understanding, Malays approach this differently, with the bride and groom prioritising hospitality and not expecting guests to cover the entirety of the meal expenses.&#8221;</p>
<p><i>— Adrian Lai, 35</i></p>
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<p>&#8220;I usually give between RM150 and RM200. If it&#8217;s just an acquaintance or a distant relative getting married at a four-star hotel, I&#8217;ll probably just give RM150. If they&#8217;re getting married at a super fancy place, probably RM200-ish. If it&#8217;s a close friend or relative, I&#8217;ll give around RM200 to RM300!&#8221;</p>
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<p>&#8220;I would be compelled to give more to the couple if I were closer to them, but if not, I think the basic RM100 would have to suffice.﻿&#8221;</p>
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<p>&#8220;RM100 &#8211; RM200. It depends on how close I am to the person getting married. If it&#8217;s one of my best friends, I&#8217;ll definitely give higher, because I just feel grateful to be part of their wedding. &lt;3&#8221;</p>
<p><i>— Pam, 30</i></p>
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<p>&#8220;Depends on the wedding venue. If <i>atas,</i> give more or if close friends give more lo.&#8221;</p>
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<h2>9. &#8220;Monetary gifts are, of course, always welcome. But if you truly want your guests to be there on your special day, then you shouldn&#8217;t be expecting anything but their presence.&#8221;</h2>
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<p>&#8220;At a certain age, you start to get plenty of wedding invites, so I give within my means between RM100 and RM250, depending on the venue, food, and my relationship with the couple. </p>
<p>&#8220;If I can&#8217;t afford to attend a wedding and I feel that the couple is expecting a certain amount from their guests, I may <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/lifestyle/5-weddings-you-dont-actually-have-to-attend">turn down the invitation</a>. </p>
<p>&#8220;I think the point of a wedding is to celebrate your marriage with your loved ones and it isn&#8217;t a time to be expecting money. Monetary gifts are, of course, always welcome. But if you truly want your guests to be there on your special day, then you shouldn&#8217;t be expecting anything but their presence. If they <i>do</i> offer a monetary gift, it&#8217;s obviously helpful. </p>
<p>&#8220;At the end of the day, you choose who you want to celebrate with. Friendship shouldn&#8217;t be based on how much money someone gives to you.&#8221; </p>
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"Couples Shouldn't Expect Money" — Malaysians Share How Much Ang Pow They Give At Weddings

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