IN order to maintain the health of your handphone's battery, you have to completely drain it before recharging. Verdict:FALSEThis myth actually was true at one point but since the adoption of Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries, it's largely false. When charging a partially discharged NiMH or NiCAD battery, you are actually overcharging it which increases the growth of crystals within the battery. These crystals have jagged edges and sharp corners which can harm the insides of the battery and decrease its capacity. Crystal build-up is also the culprit here, it's just that how they build up in a Li-ion battery is different from NiCAD and NiMH.

(Reuters) - Sri Lanka must tighten monetary policy, raise tax and adopt flexible exchange rates to address its debt crisis, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Tuesday. The country of 22 million people has requested loans from the IMF as it struggles to pay for imports amid crushing debt and a sharp drop in foreign exchange reserves that has fueled soaring inflation. "The requirement for fund lending will be progress toward debt sustainability," Gulde-Wolf said, calling on Sri Lanka for measures to increase tax revenues to address critical spending needs. "Monetary policy has to be tightened to keep inflation in check," she said. Gulde-Wolf did not reply to a question on the total value for any IMF package, nor the estimated timing of a conclusion to the negotiations with Sri Lanka.

At RM2.34, Subur Tiasa is valued at RM489.06 million. Subur Tiasa said in a bourse filing on Monday that Crowe Malaysia drew attention to Note 5 in its financial statements, which indicated that as at Dec 31, 2021, the group's current liabilities had exceeded its current assets by RM393.8 million (2020: RM458.3 million). Accordingly, the financial statements of the group have been prepared on the going concern basis. On its part, Subur Tiasa said it strongly believes that the group's business is still relevant with the positive market outlook for its plantation segment. Read also:Subur Tiasa poised to resume uptrend, says RHB Retail Research

At 5pm, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) declined 11.99 points or 0.75% to end at its intraday low of 1,589.98 from last Friday’s close of 1,601.97. The FBM KLCI opened 2.59 points easier at 1,599.38, which was the day's high, and lost steam further to end at its intraday low at closing. Total turnover rose to 3.13 billion units worth RM2.63 billion from 2.64 billion units worth RM2.56 billion on Friday. Main Market volume was higher at 2.06 billion shares worth RM2.39 billion compared with 1.75 billion shares worth RM1.84 billion last Friday. The ACE Market volume swelled to 620.59 million shares worth RM159.18 million versus 524.63 million shares worth RM167.65 million previously.

KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman will abide by the decision of the government on the growing of hemp and ketum for medical purposes, says Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay. The Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director said the government has to take a number of aspects into account, including amending certain laws, before deciding. "In short, it is still a long process before a final decision can be made," he told a press conference at Bukit Aman on Monday (April 25). "(A decision) is still a long way off but we will comply with the government's decision once it is made," he said. Zahidi added that the demand for hemp and ketum was very high on the international market.

“Right before I was appointed (in 2019), the embassy managed to rescue 60 people,” said Malaysian ambassador Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim in reference to the recent case of 16 Malaysians being rescued and flown back to Malaysia from Cambodia. Eldeen Husaini said that many of the kingpins behind the scam call centres were Chinese nationals who would target Malaysian Chinese as they know the Chinese language. Based on 2020 statistics, 289 Form Six students took the STPM Chinese Language paper, compared to 566 candidates sitting for the Tamil Language paper that year. Sin Chew Daily quoted him as saying that only 29 secondary schools in the country offered the Chinese language subject last year. “Many students thought that those who took Chinese Language are allowed to only pursue an undergraduate course in Chinese Studies or other language courses.

The NH Nutri Grains series of powdered beverages is available exclusively at Watsons and its improved formulation replaces non-dairy creamer with coconut oil powder. NH Nutri Grains Plus by Herbalceutical is packed with 20 types of grains and is high in Vitamin B12. New on the market is NH Nutri Grains Plus Purple Sweet Potato and NH Nutri Grains Plus Beetroot. The NH Nutri Grains Plus Purple Sweet Potato and NH Nutri Grains Beetroot are a good source of fibre, vitamins and minerals. Using NH Nutri Grains Plus Beetroot, they made Pink Polo Buns, and Penguin Ice Box Cookies with the NH Nutri Grains Purple Sweet Potato.

KUALA LUMPUR: A multicultural community has different traditions during Hari Raya, whether it is a special food they cook, or at iftar with extended family and friends when we balik kampung. From cinematic productions that set us up for exciting tales to gut busting comedies that have us laughing out loud, these commercials remind us of what the Hari Raya season is about. This season of forgiveness, Star Media Group is looking for the most engaging Hari Raya commercial that connects with the hearts of the people. Fellow Malaysians are invited to join in on the fun of voting for your favourite Hari Raya commercial that most reflects the spirit of the festive season. Participants will stand to win exclusive prizes and goodies when they share what makes Raya truly meaningful to them this year.

The abuse, neglect and irresponsible behaviours towards children and other vulnerable populations in these facilities have given rise to a pertinent question – Who are minding the minders? Human Rights Violations Affects Economic GrowthWhy should we care about human rights? Human rights protection requires a whole-of-society approach, in other words, it is a communal responsibility. Unreported cases of human rights violations have led to unfathomable fatalities. Never underestimate the ripple effect when issues pertaining to human rights violations are brought up, investigated, and discussed by the Dewan Rakyat within.

Three medical experts led by Jinan University’s Xie Wangshi also expressed dismay at the prioritising of Lianhua Qingwen in supplies to Shanghai, in an article on Sunday at Chinese health platform DXY. According to its manufacturer, Lianhua Qingwen is based on a formula dating back to the Han dynasty (202BC-220AD). NATCM commissioner Yu Wenming said the use of TCM, including Lianhua Qingwen, was key to “keeping the extent of disease low in China”. Thanks in large part to Lianhua Qingwen, the company reported a 150 per cent increase in sales revenue in 2020 on the year before. Also in 2020, the Australian Border Force said it seized around 1.3 million Lianhua Qingwen capsules.

GEORGE TOWN: Despite catching Covid-19 a week before flying to Berlin, Germany, Zy Kher Lee went against all odds and bagged the gold medal in the Para-Swimming World Series Youth 200m Free finals. After I fully recovered from the ear infection, I went straight back to training to boost my stamina and skills. Zy went on to beat 110 competitors from around the world for the gold. “I also hope to take part in the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships in Portugal in June, 2022 Asean Para Games in Indonesia in July and 2022 Asian Games in China in September. “I train two hours a day on weekdays and five hours a day on weekends.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 23): Application as well as stamping fees for individual agreement documents can be submitted fully online via the Stamp Assessment And Payment System (STAMPS) from April 27. The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said in a statement that Malaysians and permanent residents with income tax numbers can register an account or user ID on the portal, including application for assessment and payment of stamp duty, at https://stamps.hasil.gov.my without having to be present at the counter. "The stamp certificate must be downloaded and printed after payment has been made for attachment to the original agreement as proof that stamp duty has been paid,” the statement added. According to the IRB, those without income tax numbers as well as non-Malaysians and non-permanent residents must be present at the stamp duty counters after filling up the stamping information on the STAMPS portal under the "Penyeteman Dokumen Peribadi Di Kaunter" (Personal Document Stamping at the Counter) option. "Registration of individual income tax numbers can be made through e-Daftar at https://edaftar.hasil.gov.my,” it added.

SEREMBAN: A Special Cabinet Committee for Protecting Vulnerable Groups has been set up to safeguard the welfare of these people, especially children, persons with disabilities (PwD), women and senior citizens, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic). ALSO READ: Child protection laws should be enhanced immediately, says TMJHe said the committee would ensure that all care centres are operated according to procedures in line with the Care Centres Act 1993. "The case of this special child is being heard in court and all parties should respect the ongoing legal process. Ismail Sabri, meanwhile, said there were 1,898 care centres registered with JKM, with 1,255 being Child Care Centres, 202 PwD Care Centres, 383 Senior Citizen Care Centres, 10 Women’s Care Centres and 48 other types. He said the government had also detected 1,025 care centres operating without the approval of JKM.

It is made with agar-agar, coconut water and coconut kernel. This recipe does not need a lot of sugar because the coconut water is quite sweet on its own. Both variations were delicious and give a wide interpretation of how you wish to serve your coconut jelly. Coconut jellyIngredients1 young coconut to yield 2 cups coconut water and ½ cup coconut kernel2 cups cold water100g sugar2 to 3 tsp agar-agar powder4 pandan leavesMethodBreak open the coconut and save the coconut water. Add the coconut kernel and refrigerate for two to four hours until set.

KUALA LUMPUR (April 22): Can maker Can-One Bhd is partnering a local private developer to build factories and hostel on two freehold plots of land it owns via a subsidiary in Mukim Kapar, Klang, Selangor, that will have an estimated gross development value of RM478.8 million. The project's estimated gross development and costs — including building costs and TGSB's share of profits — are estimated at RM339.3 million. Under the deal, TGSB is entitled to an estimated share of profit of over RM120 million over the five-year development period, subject to completion of the development and the sale of developed units. “The board is of the view that the prospects of the development is favourable, as the Lands are strategically located within Klang. Shares in Can-One settled one sen or 0.32% higher at RM3.16 on Friday (April 22), giving the group a market capitalisation of RM608.99 million.