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The Drying of the Sea of Galilee Overuse Is Drying Out the Sea of Galilee - A4BGU https://americansforbgu.org/the-sea-of-galilee-is-drying-out/ Island Appears in Parched Sea of Galilee | Viewpoint Israel https://viewpointisrael.com/island-appears-in-parched-sea-of-galilee/ Sunan Ibn Majah 4075 - Tribulations - كتاب الفتن - Sunnah.com - Sayings and Teachings of Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم) https://sunnah.com/ibnmajah:4075 The Sea of Galilee – The Water Clock for Muslims https://hibamagazine.com/the-sea-of-galilee-the-water-clock-for-muslims/

Watch Every Former Israeli 'Hostage' Destroy Israel’s Lies About Oct 7 -  https://youtu.be/vAFtVqwuDhA?si=T8J0oREiSo8lsAwj Transcript 0:10 Hello, I’m CJ Werleman, and in this episode, we reveal the moral and 0:15 ethical superiority of the Palestinian resistance over the state of Israel. 0:21 But first – please remember to like and subscribe to our show. 0:24 Now let’s get into it! 0:26 A new poll shows support for Israel has fallen to its lowest 0:29 point since Gallup began polling American attitudes 25 years ago. 0:35 With 51% of the total US population now favouring Palestine over the Zionist state, 0:41 which means our mission could not be more clear: 0:44 We must hammer away and continue to erode whatever support Israel has remaining among 0:49 the US electorate, or at least until 80 or even 90% of Americans wish for 0:55 the total and complete dismantlement of the criminal Israeli occupation. 1:00 And as a journalist who has covered the conflict for the past 15 years, 1:...

The statement that "over half of Malaysia's exports to the U.S. are in semiconductors" is accurate, based on recent trade data. Here’s a detailed breakdown to contextualize this claim:   ---   1. Verification of the Claim (2022–2023 Data)   - Total Malaysian exports to the U.S.: ~$44 billion (2022).   - Semiconductor exports to the U.S.: ~$23.6 billion (2022).     - Percentage: 53.6% of Malaysia’s exports to the U.S. are semiconductors.   - 2023 Update: Semiconductor exports to the U.S. grew further, driven by global chip demand and U.S. supply chain diversification efforts. Estimates suggest semiconductors now account for 55–58% of Malaysia’s U.S.-bound exports.   Conclusion: The claim is correct. Semiconductors dominate Malaysia’s exports to the U.S., though the exact share fluctuates yearly.   ---   2. Breakdown of Malaysia’s Exports to the U.S.   Beyond semiconductors, Malaysia e...

Some years ago, in the 1990's perhaps, a Singaporean company created a business selling instant noodles in Nigeria and possibly other parts of Africa as well..Now in 2025, what has happened to these Singaporean entrepreneurs and their business since then? The Singaporean company you're referring to is likely Tolaram Group, which introduced Indomie instant noodles to Nigeria in the late 1980s and 1990s. Indomie, originally an Indonesian brand, was licensed and later fully acquired by Tolaram, a Singapore-based conglomerate of Indonesian-origin entrepreneurs. What Happened to the Business Since Then? (As of 2025) Massive Success in Nigeria & Africa Indomie became the leading instant noodle brand in Nigeria, dominating the market with over 60% share. Tolaram expanded production locally, employing thousands and making Nigeria its largest market outside Indonesia. The brand also expanded into Ghana, Egypt, South Africa, and other African countries. Diversification Beyond Noodles...

The line between political patronage and corruption is often blurred and context-dependent. Patronage, such as awarding jobs or contracts based on political loyalty, becomes corruption when it violates laws, disregards merit, or involves personal enrichment through bribery, embezzlement, or extortion. Key factors include the presence of quid pro quo arrangements, the misuse of public resources for private gain, and a lack of transparency and accountability. The specific legal and ethical frameworks of a given jurisdiction shape the distinctions and definitions, and the perceptions of citizens. It is a matter of degree and intent.

You raise excellent points—the RTS alone won't solve Johor Bahru's traffic woes if bottlenecks at customs remain unaddressed. Let's break this down systematically, incorporating lessons from other border transit systems and exploring why the commercial vehicle flyover wasn't expanded to private vehicles. The Real Bottleneck: Immigration & Customs, Not Just Rail vs. Road The RTS will help with passenger flow, but as you noted, the real congestion occurs at immigration checkpoints. Even with the RTS, private vehicles and commercial trucks will still clog the Causeway and Second Link unless: More immigration booths (automated gates like Singapore's e-gates). Dedicated lanes for different vehicle types (as in the US-Mexico border). Pre-clearance systems (like Canada-US Nexus or Eurostar's dual-border checks). Why Isn't the Commercial Vehicle Flyover Open to Private Cars? The flyover for commercial vehicles (at Sultan Iskandar CIQ) was designed to: ✔...

Interdisciplinary Approach to Solving Johor Bahru's Transport Problems Given the resumption of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, we must leverage systems engineering, urban planning, transportation economics, and policy lessons from global case studies to optimize outcomes. Systems Engineering Perspective: Integrate RTS with Johor Bahru's Urban Mobility The RTS should not be seen in isolation but as part of a multi-modal transport network. Lessons from Hong Kong's MTR and Tokyo's rail systems show that seamless integration with buses, last-mile solutions (e-bikes, ride-sharing), and pedestrian pathways is critical. Intermodal Hubs: Stations (like Bukit Chagar) should connect with Johor Bahru's BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), local buses, and future MRT expansions (if any). Smart Ticketing: Unified payment (like Singapore's SimplyGo or London's Oyster) to reduce friction. Demand Modeling: Use agent-based simulations (as done in Zurich...