I've encountered a significant issue with my DNS resolution due to what appears to be a mandated DNS redirection implemented by my ISP. Despite configuring Quad9 as my upstream DNS server, queries were not reaching the intended endpoints. This behavior persisted even after verifying the correct IP addresses.

While I understand the potential rationale behind such a policy, the lack of transparency and communication from my ISP is deeply concerning. The claim that this redirection will enhance security is questionable, as it could inadvertently introduce vulnerabilities or compromise privacy. Furthermore, it raises red flags about potential government censorship efforts.

To mitigate these risks, I strongly recommend employing DNS over TLS (DoT) or DNS over HTTPS (DoH) protocols. These methods can help bypass the redirection and ensure your DNS queries remain private. If these options are not feasible, consider using a VPN service, such as Cloudflare's Warp.

Maxis, sent last month an SMS saying they will block SMSs with URLs and then, after the block has taken effect, they are sending me an SMS with URL which doesn't get blocked because it is conveniently theirs.

They'd be doing me a favor if they blocked those too!

#telcorules

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 — Mydin Mohamed Holdings Berhad (Mydin) managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin expects the increase in the prices of goods this August to be around one to two per cent only and not up to 20 per cent as previously projected.

Hey everyone - was wondering, does anyone have recommendations for a travel credit card?

I’m in the market for one and am particularly looking for a card that has:

1. Decent local spend to point conversion
2. Decent array of airport lounge access
3. Perks for hotel stats are a bonus, not required

I’m looking at three now (HSBC TravelOne, UOB PRVI Miles Card, CIMB Travel World Elite) but any advice or considerations would be appreciated!

For what it’s worth: anything with min income requirement is <RM175k is fine!

PAS constantly tells people that the changes they suggest will not affect non Muslims and they expect the population to believe them.

A couple of references:

https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2022/11/21/we-wont-force-our-way-pas-assures-non-muslims/

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/08/27/pas-has-always-taken-care-of-non-malays-non-muslims-in-k039tan-says-its-state-election-director

PETALING JAYA: Face masks will no longer be mandatory when riding on public transportation and in hospitals from July 5, health minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has announced.

However, they remain mandatory for Covid-19 positive patients and health workers following infection control procedures in dealing with patients.

PETALING JAYA: The government will set the requirements for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme into three categories, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry.

Omg, it's been a long time since I got the "Wild Wild West" vibe from using Internet. Now I feel like a pioneer pulak haha. My first post here.

PUTRAJAYA: Seven men have lost their final bid to challenge the smoking ban imposed by the Health Ministry at all eateries four years ago.

The Federal Court today dismissed their leave application to challenge the Court of Appeal's decision last year to uphold the regulation.

InDrive, formerly known as InDriver, announced that it has received a business mediation licence (LPP) to operate e-hailing services in Malaysia from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD). It stated that it has resolved all matters pertaining to the LPP, which is required to operate the service here.

Just manually federated this community with kbin.social, yay!

JOHOR BARU: When his wife left home six years ago, Ooi Teik Kwoi was forced to take on the responsibilities of both a father and a mother for his two children overnight.

The 60-year-old recalled that one day in December 2017, his wife packed her bags and said she wanted to visit her family back in Myanmar.

The launch ceremony took place at SUKE’s Alam Damai toll plaza, the sole toll plaza in this 7.8 km stretch that connects Sri Petaling and Bukit Jalil to Phase 1’s Cheras-Kajang interchange. This plaza will be toll-free for two weeks from midnight tonight till 11.59 pm on June 29.

Malaysia Airlines is expected to end its 25-year in-flight catering contract with Brahim's Holdings when the contract expires end of this month, reported the New Straits Times (NST).

Quoting sources, the news portal said that the national carrier would operate its own in-flight catering service under the MAS Awana subsidiary.