More than a coach – Azizul pays heartfelt tribute to Beasley
Track cyclist Azizulhasni Awang has posted a heartfelt tribute to his coach John Beasley and also the team supporting him in his silver medal-winning effort at the Tokyo Olympics. “Thanks to my coach John Beasley and his wife Vicky Beasley. “Beasley is a coach who is respected and sought after by other countries but he has stayed faithful to Malaysia. He is not just a coach to me but more than that,” said Azizul in his Facebook page. Under Beasley, Azizul claimed seven world championship medals, 10 Asian championship titles and is now a double Olympic medallist.
Source:The Star
August 10, 2021 23:03 UTC
Squash: Steep Egyptian hurdle in store for Rachel in Manchester
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s Rachel Arnold earned a tough second-round test against Egyptian top seed Hania El Hammamy after she reached the last 16 of the Manchester Open. Rachel, ranked 43rd in the world, defeated South Africa’s world No. “I just try to have fun while I am on court since we haven’t been playing the last year. “This is the first few tournaments up, so I am happy to be back,” said Rachel, the national No. Eain Yow is taking on eighth seed Omar Mosaad of Egypt in the quarter-finals.
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August 10, 2021 23:03 UTC
Nasi kandar joints not ready to serve dine-in patrons
GEORGE TOWN: Several popular nasi kandar joints here are not ready to cater for dine-in patrons as most of their staff have not been fully vaccinated. Muhammad Riyaaz hopes the government will expedite the vaccination exercise for restaurant workers in the state. Nasi Kandar Kampung Melayu restaurant manager Nizar Abdul Nazer said all his 15 workers had only received their first dose of the vaccine. “I am not ready to restart dine-in as my worker and I haven’t received an appointment for vaccination. “Many of us in Penang are not fully vaccinated and many have not even received their first jab.
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August 10, 2021 22:52 UTC
A rush to be Covid-19 compliant
“We will conduct inspections from time to time to ensure the SOP is being observed not only by the public, but also the food operators,” he said. ACP Soffian said if the workers at food outlets had not been fully vaccinated, restaurants and food operators could only do takeaways. Deputy Comm Fisol advised those fully vaccinated who wanted to cross districts to prepare a screenshot of their vaccination digital certificate for policemen at roadblocks. Kafe Drum & Desk manager Chew Li Mun, 30, said the cafe planned to allow dine-in from next month. “I plan to allow dine-in from September after my 12 workers complete their two doses of the vaccine,” she said.
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August 10, 2021 22:52 UTC
Avoiding severe business collapse
PETALING JAYA: After months of business disruptions and operating at reduced capacity, businesses in Malaysia are finding it harder to stay afloat if Covid-19 restrictions are prolonged. “The majority of business sectors are based in the Greater Klang Valley, which is still seeing daily cases above 10,000 and currently categorised as in phase one. “In addition, all other sectors should also be allowed to have a higher manpower capacity based on the fully vaccinated rate at the company level,” according to Soh. “Regardless of the NPR phases they are in, the government should allow companies to increase capacity if a high percentage of their workforce are fully vaccinated. In assisting businesses to reopen, following prolonged business closures, Wong urged the government to extend additional help to all industry players, regardless of their sizes.
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August 10, 2021 22:52 UTC
New initiative for targeted impact
PETALING JAYA: Star Foundation, the charitable arm of Star Media Group, has launched the Star Social Impact Grant (SSIG) to support projects that aim to aid vulnerable communities in Malaysia. The grant is Star Foundation’s latest social initiative to provide targeted funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social enterprises in carrying out impact-driven and sustainable projects to better the lives of local communities and the environment. The Star Foundation’s focus areas are community development, education, access to basic needs as well as infrastructure, environmental protection, and health and well-being. In 2020, the foundation’s Star Frontliners Initiative successfully raised and donated RM2.6mil worth of essential medical supplies such as ventilators, ICU beds, ultrasound machines and personal protective equipment, which were distributed to 34 hospitals and 15 state health departments nationwide. For more information on Star Foundation’s work with the community, visit starfoundation.com.my
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August 10, 2021 22:18 UTC
60 winners rewarded in SMG’s 50 Days of Giveaways Contest
PETALING JAYA: Sixty winners and almost RM52,000 worth of prizes given out. That’s the number so far since Star Media Group launched its 50 Days of Giveaways Contest on July 22. The contest, held as a countdown towards SMG’s 50th anniversary on Sept 9, is divided into five series. Ummph to your 50th birthday!”BOH, she said, is pleased to support the achievements of a fellow Malaysian organisation. Other sponsors are Mazda, Panasonic, Honor, Sunway Hotels & Resorts, Canon, Shopee, SASA, Habib, Citizen, Bank Rakyat and Popular.
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August 10, 2021 22:07 UTC
Shop till you drop in a click
While not exactly alien, shopping online wasn’t something I, as a baby boomer, was comfortable with, unlike my adult children, especially my second daughter, Kelly. I was also rather prejudiced against online shopping because my first purchase in 2018 was a dud. Looking for these reviews is the most time-consuming part of online buying for me. But spooked by the infectious Delta variant, I made my first online order of fruits and veggies last week. That’s just in the first three months of the year, and the growth will only get bigger as more people discover the joys, convenience and security of online shopping.
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August 10, 2021 21:45 UTC
Opinion: Slaying digital dragons
The author says teens can assess their digital health using quizzes, warning signs and self-assessment challenges in his book, but it seems adults could benefit as well. So, how do you differentiate between good screen time and bad? Adults tend to focus on how much time teens spend on their screens: More = bad. So what's the most impactful thing you would tell a teenager who was getting swallowed up by the digital world? Recognise that along with all the wonderful, positive things smartphones, social media, and the Internet have made possible, there's another side to them.
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August 10, 2021 15:22 UTC
Siti Sarah’s death from Covid-19 gets global attention; receives outpouring of love
The news about singer Siti Sarah’s death was highlighted by BBC News on its news portal today (Aug 10). Love and thought to her family, also her beautiful son.”Frank Boakye Appiah said: “Child Birth and Covid!! According to him, he has been vaccinated but Siti Sarah didn’t manage to get the jab yet. While he was at first confident that Siti Sarah would get better, he became doubtful after talking to the doctors. Siti Sarah was laid to rest at the Sungai Pusu Muslim cemetery in Gombak near her mother’s grave at 1.20pm yesterday (Aug 9).
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August 10, 2021 12:09 UTC
Soccer-Messi signs for Paris St Germain after leaving Barcelona
PARIS (Reuters) -Lionel Messi joined star-packed Paris St Germain on Tuesday after leaving Barcelona, the club where he had begun and expected to end his career. "I am excited to begin a new chapter of my career at Paris Saint-Germain," PSG quoted Messi as saying. The arrival of Barcelona's record scorer, with 672 goals, will boost Qatari-owned PSG's ambitions to win the prestigious, and lucrative, European Champions League for the first time. Messi will wear the number 30 shirt, the club confirmed in a video posted on its Twitter feed, headlined "a new diamond in Paris". Messi, who won four Champions Leagues and 10 domestic league titles with Barcelona, joins several other big names arriving at PSG on a free transfer this summer.
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August 10, 2021 10:06 UTC
Open that window! Because fresh air can help stop infections
Where is the fuss to bring fresh air to indoor spaces to clear contaminated air? In a closed room, the concentration of virus particles can build up along with the risk of infection. This means that you could walk into a closed room and breathe in virus particles left behind hours ago by an infected person. Clean air matters for Covid-19 – there is a strong correlation between air pollutants and Covid-19, which both cause respiratory problems. Dr Shahrul says air purifiers with true Hepa (high efficiency particulate air) filters can help clean air.
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August 10, 2021 09:56 UTC
Pay cut: Google employees who work from home could lose money
Facebook and Twitter also cut pay for remote employees who move to less expensive areas, while smaller companies including Reddit and Zillow have shifted to location-agnostic pay models, citing advantages when it comes to hiring, retention and diversity. But in practice, some remote employees, especially those who commute from long distances, could experience pay cuts without changing their address. "It's as high of a pay cut as I got for my most recent promotion. I didn't do all that hard work to get promoted to then take a pay cut," they said. Employees working in the New York City office will be paid the same as those working remotely from another New York City location, for example, according to the spokesperson.
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August 10, 2021 09:56 UTC
Deputy minister's aide who was in Parliament during special sitting dies from Covid-19
PETALING JAYA: A special officer to Datuk Guandee Kohoi, who accompanied the Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister during the special Parliament sitting, has passed away due to Covid-19. Datuk Jaimin Samitah, the deputy minister's special functions officer, died around 4pm in Kuala Lumpur on Monday (Aug 9). It is understood that he was part of the minister's entourage for the special sitting. "Rest in Peace our dearest friend Datuk Jaimin Samitah. "Rest well my friend, Datuk Jaimin Samitah, until we meet again," said another user Prem Breachile.
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August 10, 2021 09:11 UTC
We need common sense and compassion, not high-handed action
Kedah Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, being a PAS leader, must surely have spent his career criticising other political parties before he became part of the government. On Tuesday (Aug 10), the police detained two individuals for allegedly insulting Muhammad Sanusi on social media recently. "First of all, I would like to apologise for the joke yesterday that has gone viral. I'm the type who likes to crack jokes, but perhaps my joke yesterday was disrespectful, and as such, I would like to apologise. We hope that our health and local council officers will show some common sense and compassion when they deal with hawkers and traders operating by the roadside and markets.
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August 10, 2021 08:18 UTC