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HE calls a spade a spade. When the Sultan of Johor grants an interview, it’s likely to make front-page news because he doesn’t mince his words. Although he is the Ruler of Johor, His Majesty is a national figure, and while his views are mainly confined to state issues, they always have a national impact.
Source:The Star
July 16, 2023 02:57 UTC
‘Don’t just feed but care for strays too’
This should be included in local by-laws, she said at a “Managing Stray Dogs Selangor Forum 2023” organised by MBSJ. She said construction areas were known for having stray dogs that were fed by workers at the site. The local council, said Selvarethnam, had a responsibility to act on public complaints and control the stray dog population. “As for the manner in which stray dogs are caught, the NGOs want us to use only the netting method. “I think the local council should share the purpose of such a by-law (to put feeders in charge of the animals they feed).
Source:The Star
July 08, 2023 16:34 UTC
Offers to public tertiary learning institutions based on meritocracy, says Higher Education Ministry
PETALING JAYA: School leavers who receive offers to public universities, polytechnics, community colleges and public skills training institutions (ILKA) are chosen based on meritocracy, says the Higher Education Ministry. Of the 208,833 eligible, 130,819 (62.6%) Malay, East Malaysian (Sabah and Sarawak) and Orang Asli candidates received offers. A total of 8,615 (46.5%) Indians and other races received offers from the 18,525 eligible candidates. “A total of 164,028 out of 403,637 SPM 2022 candidates did not apply for UPUOnline due to several factors,” the ministry said. The factors include entering Form Six, matriculation colleges, private higher learning institutions and receiving scholarships from the Public Service Department or Mara, it added.
Source:The Star
July 08, 2023 02:14 UTC
Care more for home alone elders
ALSO READ: Soup kitchens are a lifeline for the older crowdShe said this will lead to a possible rise of vulnerable elders without relatives to support them physically and mentally. A further 31.9% reported themselves as having low social support in terms of social interaction and perceived satisfaction from their subjective support. “Inputs to the Bill should involve stakeholders especially health professionals, NGOs and agencies invested in care of older people, especially at the community level. “In Singapore and Hong Kong, innovative new housing models are curated to cater for the ageing population with social, healthcare, commercial and retail facilities. “That’s where the community can be the eyes and ears, where everyone checks on each other among the elderly who live alone.”Calling for a comprehensive community care and support system, he suggested public healthcare to engage and send out occupational therapists on home visits to assess, monitor and provide care and referral to the elderly.
Source:The Star
July 07, 2023 08:46 UTC
Reflexology business facing foot masseuse shortage
Compiled by BENJAMIN LEE, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHANTHE wellness and spa industry is facing a severe shortage of foot masseuses despite being granted a quota to hire 1,500 foreign workers, China Press reported. According to Malaysian Association of Wellness and Spa acting president Lin Zi Jie, not many Malaysians were willing to join the industry due to the negative stigma attached to being a masseuse. “Our society assumes that being a foot reflexologist means you are washing someone’s feet,” he said. It was earlier reported that 500,000 foreign workers will be brought into the country in stages via a relaxation plan to address the shortage of manpower in various sectors and sub-sectors. According to Yan’s statement to the police, her boyfriend caused the gas cylinder to explode in a fit of rage.
Source:The Star
July 06, 2023 12:32 UTC
Live to 100? Why not!
“75 is good enough for me!”This response never fails to surprise me whenever I pose this question to my friends: How long would you like to live? No one would want to live that long without quality of life. The next obvious question is: How do we ensure we live up to 100 still physically fit and mentally sound as when we were in our 40s? Lack of social engagements, especially for seniors living alone, may lead to loneliness and depression, and a tendency for suicidal thoughts. So, the question again: “Is it worth living to 100?” My answer is a resounding Yes!
Source:The Star
July 05, 2023 17:57 UTC
POPULAR invites you to share the joy of reading
In conjunction with this, POPULAR invites you to join Fiction Carnival @ POPULAR where it aims to make school libraries the go-to place for the children by filling them with fun and exciting books. Fiction Carnival @ POPULAR is part of their corporate social responsibility effort under the “POPULAR Cares” initiative to build a better future for the young generation and to create a love for reading among the Malaysians. In addition, customers will also get to enjoy a 10%* rebate on selected English and Malay fiction titles during the campaign. Also, customers who spend RM100nett on Fiction Carnival @ POPULAR promotion titles will be eligible to receive free* one set of 5 pieces colouring bookmarks. POPULAR Website http://www.popular.com.my/POPULAR Facebook https://www.facebook.com/popularmalaysiaPOPULAR Instagram https://www.instagram.com/popularmalaysia/POPULAR TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@popularmalaysia
Source:The Star
July 03, 2023 06:39 UTC
Dear Thelma: I'm depressed because of my toxic parents
I got very stressed during my SPM year yet they didn't care about my mental health and continued to blame me for not meeting their expectations. I even asked them to send me for therapy as my mental health was getting worse. I need help and advice. This parenting style is well-known for damaging mental health. You'll need a mental health professional to assess you for depression and anxiety.
Source:The Star
July 02, 2023 15:55 UTC
Strong temblor strikes fear
A strong undersea earthquake shook parts of Indonesia’s densely populated main island of Java, causing panic as it killed at least one person, injured two others and damaged dozens of houses. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.8 quake was centred 84km southwest of Bambanglipuro, a village in Bantul regency of the special province of Yogyakarta. Television reports showed local residents in Yogyakarta and Central Java provinces panicking as houses and buildings swayed for several seconds. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency said there was no danger of a tsunami but warned of possible aftershocks. Yogyakarta is an ancient centre of Javanese culture and the seat of royal dynasties going back centuries.
Source:The Star
July 02, 2023 15:08 UTC
Health Ministry: No Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes released in Negeri Sembilan
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has denied that Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes have been released in Negeri Sembilan, as claimed in a video that has gone viral on social media. The statement was also issued to refute the claim that Aedes mosquitoes only feed on blood in order to survive. According to Dr Norhayati, female Aedes mosquitoes need blood in order to produce eggs, while both male and female Aedes mosquitoes feed on plant nectar to survive. Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes were not genetically modified and had no adverse effects on mosquitoes or the environment, she added. For accurate information about the operation to release Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes in Malaysia, the public can visit www.infosihat.gov.my or call the Health Ministry hotline at 03-8883 3231, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.
Source:The Star
July 02, 2023 00:22 UTC
Unkind cut for the Indian barber
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
Join the race, or be left behind
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.
Source:The Star
June 30, 2023 16:42 UTC
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The world’s tallest flagpole. A tiny Maine town. An idea meant to unite people is dividing them
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.
Source:The Star
June 30, 2023 14:51 UTC
Army campaigns in schools to attract non-Bumiputera recruits
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.
Source:The Star
June 29, 2023 18:44 UTC
Form Five student nabbed in Kelantan with RM40,000 worth of heroin
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.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2023 15:26 UTC