KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has implemented various initiatives to address the problem of poor internet access in Kapit, Sarawak. MCMC, in a statement on Saturday said 19 communication towers which had been built in Kapit and Song districts under its Universal Service Provision funds were now fully operational. In addition to the existing communication towers, MCMC has also allocated funds to build 44 new communication towers that will provide 4G coverage under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA). Fibre optic network connection works along the new road from Kanowit town to Song and Kapit are also underway. "It is estimated that 707 premises around Kapit and Song will enjoy better high-speed fixed line broadband service.

PUTRAJAYA: Those intending to go climbing or off-roading in a permanent forest reserve must get a permit from the district forest office beforehand, says the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM). Recently, it was reported that 13 off-road motorcyclists were arrested for trespassing into a permanent forest reserve in Terengganu. Mohd Ridza said those caught entering a permanent forest reserve without a permit is subject to legal action under the National Forestry Act 1984. Mohd Ridza advised those intending to do such activities to apply for a permit early as the number of permits is limited. The permit is limited to 50 people on weekdays and a maximum of 100 on weekends, depending on the forest reserve capacity, he said while adding that the fee varies based on state.

JOHOR BARU: For movie buff M. Shariff, winning a Canon mini projector could not have come at a better time as he and his sons miss watching films on the big screen. “We are being cautious; we do not intend to go to the cinema any time soon so the mini projector will be a nice addition to our home entertainment. “The prize is quite timely and I plan to buy a sheet to use as a screen,” he said. Dr Suganthy Robinson was another lucky winner who walked away with a Canon mini projector worth RM2,199. The grand prize winner will be announced in early November.

We have a world-class healthcare system with excellent mental healthcare professionals and specialists but are these services reaching all those who need them? Although not all mental health issues require psychiatric care, there is also a dire shortage of supporting services offered by counsellors, therapists and clinical psychologists. With more and more children and youth presenting with mental health issues, are schools equipped to deal with children who need help? How we regard mental health and respond to those with mental health issues play a crucial role in reducing the stigma attached to mental health. We all have a part to play in realising this year’s World Mental Health Day theme: “Mental healthcare for all: let’s make it a reality”.

After joining the programme, Mas was able to expand her business from two stalls to seven stalls: Six supply fresh chicken while one sells chicken rice. Through the programme, Mas has become more aware of her spending and savings. I started targeting F&B business owners to supply chicken to their restaurants. “The chicken rice stall is also next to my fresh chicken stall. Before joining the programme, Mas also had problems managing her finances.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman is investigating a Twitter account for allegedly spreading fake news on a list of 41 teachers who supposedly died due to Covid-19 vaccine. Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Abd Jalil Hassan said the police have received a report lodged by the Health Ministry on the fake news, which was posted on Twitter on Oct 8. "It received various feedback and reactions from social media users," he said in a statement on Saturday (Oct 9) night. Comm Abd Jalil reminded the public to be wary of certain parties who attempt to disrupt the vaccination programme. "We urge the public to be responsible social media users and not spread unverified news or information.

If soap and water are not available, children can use hand sanitisers with at least 60% alcohol. However, swallowing hand sanitiser can cause poisoning in children, so be careful with it. The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to keep hand sanitisers out of children's reach. Children and adults have also been poisoned after using hand sanitisers that contained methanol (also called wood alcohol, methyl alcohol or methylated spirits). To reduce the risk of injury from children drinking hand sanitisers, manufacturers should add ingredients to make them taste bitter.

GEORGE TOWN: An antique perm parlour in Penang, which has stood against the winds of change since World War II, is hoping for better days ahead. Hairstylist Boey Kean Sang, who manages the shop with his wife, said his grandfather named the shop Great Wall Waving Parlour for sentimental reasons. Murugeson said he hopes that with more group sports activities allowed now, business would pick up soon. “We sell Penang Football Club T-shirts, mufflers and windbreaker jackets for football fans. “We also sell our products online and delivery to our customers from other states,” he added.

Thankfully, I found my answer in The Star’s BRATs Young Journalist Programme in which I have been a participant since 2018. Believe it or not, reading The Star with my friends is a precious part of my secondary school years. This has helped me express myself better in my English language examinations, as well as broadened my perspectives and general knowledge. It was my love of reading The Star newspaper that motivated me to apply for the Brats Young Journalist Programme at the end of last year. Starting this month, Star-NiE will continue its role of promoting the use of English language through a weekly activity page in StarEdu.

I then presented evidence demonstrating that wet cloth turns dry when one puts it under sunlight to support my argument. As for the style of oratory interaction or elocutio, I used rhetorical questions a lot in order to sustain my pupils’ attention. I found this method to be a great way to keep pupils constantly alert and to prompt interesting enquiries. I believe my colleagues from across the country are doing all they can to impart their knowledge despite the constraints of distance teaching and learning. Like it or not, we need to adapt to this mode of instruction, even as schools have begun reopening in stages.

He made the Web.com Tour finals and his 11th place finish earned him his PGA Tour card for 2014. He is a six-time winner on the PGA Tour and four of those came last season. As the new PGA Tour season begins to gather momentum, Cantlay’s performances will no doubt be closely scrutinised, and rightly so. Cantlay won the Tour Championship by a single stroke on the last day of the season to capture the FedEx Cup. I grew up surrounded by John Cook and other PGA Tour players at Virginia Country Club which helped elevate my game at a young age.

KUALA LUMPUR: A detailed explanation must be given as to why the government decided to procure the antiviral medicine Molnupiravir for Covid-19 treatment, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. On Thursday (Oct 7), Malaysia signed an agreement with Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) to procure antiviral medicine Molnupiravir for Covid-19 treatment. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the government signed a letter of undertaking on Oct 7 to procure 150,000 courses of Molnupiravir to treat Covid-19 patients. "Baricitinib, together with Remdesivir were said to have shown proven effectiveness in treating Covid-19 patients based on international research. "There is a need for clarification about the matter in order to convince the people about the government's decision to use Molnupiravir," said Ahmad Zahid.

SETIU (Bernama): Three children who went missing while out looking for clams with their families at the Sungai Kampung Mangkuk estuary here yesterday evening, were found drowned early Saturday (Oct 9). Setiu district police chief DSP Afandi Hussin said the first victim, Nur Amni Insyirah Saiful Tarmizi, 9, was found by the rescue team at 1.08am, some 800 metres away from the location she was reported missing. In the 5.30pm incident yesterday, three adults and six children were reported to be at the location for a picnic and looking for clams. However, the water level suddenly increased due to high tide, causing the children to be swept away but three of them were rescued. - BernamaArticle type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3Join our Telegram channel to get our Evening Alerts and breaking news highlights

WASHINGTON: China said on Saturday it pressed the United States to eliminate tariffs in talks between the countries' top trade officials that Washington saw as a test of bilateral engagement between the world's biggest economies. "The Chinese side negotiated over the cancellation of tariffs and sanctions, and clarified its position on China's economic development model and industrial policies," China's Xinhua state news agency said after the talks, held on Friday Washington time. Tai intended to use the call, the second between the two, to test whether bilateral engagement can address U.S. complaints about Beijing's trade and subsidy practices, a USTR official said. Xinhua said the two sides "expressed their core concerns and agreed to resolve each other's reasonable concerns through consultation." The Phase 1 deal in January eased a long running tariff war between the world's two largest economies.

(Reuters) -Emma Raducanu faltered in her first match since winning the U.S. Open last month, falling 6-2 6-4 to Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the second round of the Indian Wells tennis tournament on Friday. The match started promisingly enough for Raducanu when she held serve at love to kick off the affair in the Southern California desert. Raducanu was broken to begin the second set but battled back to take a 4-2 lead when Sasnovich began to misfire. The world number 100 was able to right the ship, winning the final four games and sealing the match when Raducanu sent a service return wide on match point. Raducanu said that while she was disappointed with the result, she sees every match as an opportunity to learn.