KUALA LUMPUR: The days of the cheap Indian barber looks to be over. “They are being sent home in stages, leaving a serious dent in the workforce,” said Malaysian Indian Hairdresser Owners Association (Mindas) secretary R. Rajasegharan. ALSO READ: Lift ban on foreign workers to boost growth, groups urgeHe said by June next year, traditional Indian barbershops in Malaysia may permanently go out of business unless they can recruit locals. Rajasegharan said there are about 3,000 traditional Indian barbershops in Peninsular Malaysia and almost 50% of them might go out of business by June next year. “Without any help from the government, this could spell the end for the traditional Indian barber business in Malaysia,” he said.
Source:The Star
July 01, 2023 08:30 UTC
MEASURING the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of supply chains is becoming increasingly important for businesses and investors. One key aspect of ESG in supply chains is the measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Many companies are setting targets to reduce their carbon footprint and transition to more sustainable practices. To paint a picture — about 78% of multinational corporations (MNCs) will remove suppliers that endanger their carbon transition plan by 2025, according to a report titled Carbon Dated, released in 2021 by Standard Chartered. One key aspect of ESG in supply chains is the measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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June 30, 2023 16:42 UTC
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine (AP) — Lobster boat engines rumble to life in quiet coves. In Columbia Falls, population 485, the place closest to the patch of land where the pole would rise, the debate has laid bare community and cultural flashpoints. In Columbia Falls, many were stunned by the scale. Motorists entering Columbia Falls encounter flags and phrases of the Pledge of Allegiance spaced along U.S. 1. Town residents began taking sides.
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June 30, 2023 14:51 UTC
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Army carried out an information campaign in schools to attract non-Bumiputera candidates to join the force. Army Chief, Gen Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman (pic) said the campaign aimed to provide information to non-Bumiputera as well as the younger generation as a whole on career opportunities in the Army, which is one of the branches of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Gen Mohammad said 32 cows would be sacrificed in the ceremony to be distributed to the community within the camp. He said the Army is collaborating with nine non-governmental organisations to distribute the sacrificial meat to asnaf groups around the city. Cows were also sent to the Malaysian borders so that soldiers on duty there could perform the sacrifice as well, he said.
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June 29, 2023 18:44 UTC
PASIR PUTEH: Police detained a 17-year-old boy and confiscated 74.8g of drugs believed to be heroin worth about RM40,000 here on Tuesday (June 27). Pasir Puteh police chief Supt Zaizul Rizal Zakaria said the juvenile, who is a Form Five student in a secondary school here, was arrested in a raid conducted by the roadside in Kampung Lembah Semerak at 5pm. "A search of the motorcycle yielded 20 plastic bottles containing white powder believed to be heroin,” he said in a statement on Wednesday (June 28). Supt Zaizul Rizal said the suspect tested positive for methamphetamine. "The suspect was remanded for seven days from today and he will be investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 and Section 15(1)(a) of the same Act," he added.
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June 28, 2023 15:26 UTC
IPOH: A fire broke out at the Criminal Investigation Department office at the Ipoh police headquarters here. According to Perak Fire and Rescue Department operation deputy director Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad, they received the distress call at 3.14pm on Tuesday (June 27). “The office is located on the second floor of the department building. "Based on our early investigation, at least 40% of the room was caught on fire. “We are still trying to put out the fire,” he said.
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June 28, 2023 00:05 UTC
SEREMBAN: Police have arrested a man for allegedly outraging the modesty of a 26-year-old artiste here. Nilai OCPD Supt Abdul Malik Hasim said the suspect has been remanded until tomorrow. “However, after having the selfie taken, the suspect allegedly pulled and pressed her hand and then kissed it,” he said. Supt Abdul Malik said this startled the victim and she screamed. The case is being probed under Section 354 of the Penal Code for using force with intent to outrage a person’s modesty.
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June 27, 2023 08:08 UTC
PETALING Jaya City Council (MBPJ) wants to implement the trap, neuter, release and manage (TNRM) method to control the stray dog population in the city with compassion and dignity. “Recently MBPJ met 26 NGOs to discuss the best stray animal practices to improve animal welfare. Nalina said there were also policies in place by MBPP and IAPWA to manage aggressive stray dogs. Nalina said the stray population would not drop overnight but would require long-term work between seven and 13 years before results could be seen. “However, this is the best and most humane solution to control the stray population,” she said.
Source:The Star
June 27, 2023 07:32 UTC
Dear Thelma,I'm 28 and have been working in this company for about three years now. I have requested for help, but the response from my superior is vague, so I don't know if I'm being taken seriously or not. The other issue is my pay, which I feel should be increased, in view of my added work responsibilities (doing two people's work). It's normal to struggle the first few months of work because there are odd expenses we don't think about. In addition, contact everyone who has left the company and let them know you're looking to move.
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June 25, 2023 18:54 UTC
KUALA LUMPUR: With the rise of criminal activity inside high-rise apartments, fighting and detecting these “vertical” crimes are a bigger challenge than combating crime on ground level, says the city’s top cop. According to Comm Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, ganja farms on the 12th and 18th floors as well as call centres are among the more rampant “vertical” criminal activities taking place. Comm Mohd Shuhaily said that such robots could be used to help boost police presence in an area. It’s not such a sophisticated thing now as you see robots being used at nasi kandar restaurants too,” he said. “I think it’s high time that the police engaged technology, even basic technology, to facilitate policing and the community.
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June 25, 2023 07:17 UTC
PETALING JAYA: A former national footballer has been arrested for allegedly trespassing into the hotel room of a woman here. Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Fakhrudin Abdul Hamid said police were alerted of the incident around 6.10pm on Wednesday (June 21). "We received a report from the victim who claimed that the suspect, a former national football player, had trespassed into her room,” he said, adding the victim left the room. ACP Mohamad Fakhrudin said police arrested the suspect and remanded him to help in the investigations. Police urged those with information to contact the Petaling Jaya police operations room at 03-7966 2222.
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June 25, 2023 04:58 UTC
JOHOR BARU: The police are looking for two Singaporeans involved in an altercation with a food delivery rider at a petrol station in Sunway Iskandar here. ALSO READ: Grab Malaysia reinstates suspended rider after users announce plan to boycott, uninstall app. Efforts are ongoing to locate the two suspects with the help of the Singapore Police Force. A video capturing an argument between the delivery rider and the two suspects has been widely shared on social media. In a separate statement on Wednesday (June 21), ACP Rahmat said the complainant had lodged a police report on the incident but decided not to pursue the matter.
Source:The Star
June 23, 2023 20:49 UTC
Yes, it’s strange to think of eating a totally new kind of meat — chicken that doesn’t come from a chicken, meat that will be sold as “cell-cultivated” chicken after the U.S. Agriculture Department on Wednesday gave the green light to two California firms, Upside Foods and Good Meat. And in this case, to the larger question behind it: Is this new material in fact chicken, or is it an impostor? Last week, I visited the Alameda, California, plant where Good Meat is poised to begin production of its chicken products. The taste was richer than a chicken breast, more like the dark meat of a thigh. And the texture was both tender and chewy, like a well-cooked chicken thigh should be.
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June 23, 2023 05:58 UTC
PETALING JAYA: The government’s indoor smoking ban should now be strictly enforced, say non-smokers, restaurateurs and health experts after the Federal Court threw out a case challenging the law. Malaysian Medical Association president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai hailed the decision, saying that the ban on smoking must now be enforced strictly. The seven, who called themselves the Smokers Right Club, were also ordered to pay RM30,000 in costs to the government. The group began their challenge to the smoking ban at all eateries on Dec 31, 2018, a day before its enforcement on Jan 1, 2019. We should be able to handle a smoking ban too,” he said.
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June 23, 2023 03:21 UTC
TWELVE women have so far signed up for a maiden beauty pageant organised by a skincare and health food product company. Organised by De Age Titanium Beauty, the Ratu beauty contest requires participants to be over 27, buy two sets of skin cleanser and anti-ageing serum from the pageant organiser and have enough of a sporting spirit to show off their talent on stage. “This is a no-stress beauty pageant. In her speech, she said the beauty contest created opportunities for women to build their self-esteem and confidence. “In this way, the pageant can promote goodwill, empower women and contribute to charity,” said Cheah.
Source:The Star
June 19, 2023 13:59 UTC