DFoM Weekly Times 22022020 (PubNo:03)

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[b][i]We walk in to RMBs, leave a copy of the DFoM Weekly Times and run out[/i]
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[size=200][b]The GREAT GIANT [nation=long]Bachok[/nation] Arrives[/b][/size]

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[align=justify][b]DFoM[/b] - The quiet region of [b][region]Democratic Federation of Malaysia[/region][/b] saw a different side of character during [b][nation=long]Bachok[/nation][/b]'s arrival commemorative ceremony.

The ceremony was attended by nation representatives from [b][nation]Kelantan State[/nation][/b], [b][nation]Malayan Tigris[/nation][/b], [b][nation]Bear Animalia[/nation][/b] and [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b] along with thousands of the region's citizens. 

The 2.719 billion strong population arrived last Monday via a TG invite from [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b] that was sent a couple of days earlier.  

"This marks a special time in our history books," said Siti Saleha, DFoM's spokesperson. 

She added that [b][nation]Bachok[/nation][/b] has been around in NS for quite awhile and this could help [b][region]Democratic Federation of Malaysia[/region][/b] in many ways. 

Immediately after arrival, [b][nation]Bachok[/nation][/b] complied to the the WA membership requirement, making the nation the second contender for the DFoM's Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister position. 

Democratic Federation of Malaysia now consists of [b][nation=long]Kelantan State[/nation], [nation=long]Malayan Tigris[/nation], [nation=long]Bear Animalia[/nation], [nation=long]Kamunting[/nation] and [nation=long]Bachok[/nation][/b]. [/align]

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[b][size=200][nation]Bachok[/nation] nominated, accepts position Minister of Defence DFoM[/b][/size]

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[align=justify][b]DFoM[/b] - Last Friday, [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b] made a sudden political move by nominating the new arrived nation, [nation]Bachok[/nation], as DFoM's Minister of Defense via the RMB. 

"This is of course to welcome [b][nation]Bachok[/nation][/b] as part of DFoM's Council of Minister," said Sultan Awi ibni Sultan MK during a press conference at the DFoM's HQ. 

"The nomination was based on our internal character scoring. Bachok's long history of existence and large population played a vital role in the decision," he added to the press. 

The nomination was received by [b][nation]Kelantan State[/nation][/b] with the condition that [b][nation]Bachok[/nation][/b] accepts the nomination. [b][nation]Bachok[/nation][/b] sent an acceptance post in the RMB 3 hours later. 

Currently, there still 2 vacant position namely the [b]Minister of Home Affairs[/b] and the [b]Minister of Foreign Affairs[/b]. The current lineup are as follows: [b]Founder [/b]- [b][nation]Kelantan State[/nation][/b], [b]Minister of Media and Communication[/b] - [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b], [b]Minister of Youth, Culture and Community[/b] - [b][nation]Malayan Tigris[/nation][/b] and [b]Minister of Defense[/b] - [b][nation]Bachok[/nation][/b].[/align] 

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[b][size=200]Tourism Slightly Effected by Novel Coronavirus 2019[/b][/size]
by Ayu, [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b]

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[align=justify][b]Kamunting[/b] - [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b]'s tourism sector observed a slight drop in revenue since the Novel Coronavirus outbreak according to Ministry of Tourism [b][nation]Kamunting[/nation][/b]. 

Its minister, Masrina MH, informed that the regional tourism revenue dropped about 10-15% since December 2019. [b][region]Democratic Federation of Malaysia[/region][/b]'s regional tourism board are currently in the midst of finalising a study on methods of salvaging income from that sector. 

"90% of tourist travel via air. With the clampdown on air travel, all nation that depend on tourism as source of income will take a hard hit," said Minister Masrina MH. 

She added that while it is not advisable for Kamuntingians to travel abroad unless necessary, local travelers are encouraged to travel locally. 

"However, it is important that it is to be done with extreme precaution," she added. 

The 2 tourists that were found to display symptoms are still in quarantined. As of yesterday, 6 new cases have been detected and all 6 victims are being quarantined.[/align][hr][b]Advert[/b]
[size=200][color=blue][b]The [region]Democratic Federation of Malaysia[/region] wants you![/color][/b][/size]
[align=justify]The region of [b][region]Democratic Federation of Malaysia[/region] [/b]extends invitation to all regions, old and new, to be part of this region. We are still working out on the design of the region; the regional constitution, roleplay and weekly newspaper publication (you're reading it!) - that means there is still plenty of room for creativity expansion. 

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We look forward to your arrival.[/align]