Wakaf Tapai Rukun Tetangga deputy chairman shot dead by close friend
MARANG (Bernama): A man was killed and his nephew seriously injured after being shot with a shotgun allegedly by a close friend in an incident at a Rukun Tetangga hut in Taman Raya Wakaf Tapai here Friday afternoon (July 23). The deceased was identified as Fong Swee Fuan, 65, who was also the Wakaf Tapai Rukun Tetangga sector deputy chairman, while his nephew was identified as Teo Hock Beng, 45. When I knew my brother was shot, I rushed to the location and bumped into the suspect along the way. He told me that he had shot my brother before fleeing,” he told reporters. – 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
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 15:33 UTC
Olympics-Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade
TOKYO (Reuters) -The Olympic teams of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan paraded mostly maskless through Tokyo's National Stadium at Friday's Games opening ceremony, marking an awkward contrast with other national teams who covered their faces in line with COVID-19 protocols. "My kids pointed out that this country forgot their masks," laughed one Japanese user called Panda Panda, while another person questioned whether central Asian countries missed the memo about mask wearing. A third, Adma Steiner, joked that Turkmenistan, a third Central Asian and former Soviet republic, had "really walked out and stabbed Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in the back by actually wearing masks". Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov was on Friday quoted by domestic press agency AKIpress as saying COVID-19 vaccinations were voluntary. (Reporting by John Stonestreet and Mari Saito in Tokyo; Editing by Hugh Lawson and Toby Davis)
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 13:28 UTC
Japan thanks medics at opening ceremony overshadowed by pandemic
TOKYO (July 23): Olympic organisers on Friday thanked medical workers at a Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony overshadowed by the coronavirus, as athletes from across the world paraded into an almost empty stadium, for the first time their smiles hidden behind masks. Most countries were represented by both male and female flagbearers in an Olympic first, but not everybody took pandemic measures. Teams from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and the Pakistan flagbearers paraded maskless in an awkward contrast to protocol and the vast majority of other athletes at the ceremony. Most nations were represented by a man and a woman after the organisers changed their rules to allow two flagbearers. The ceremony was marked by high-profile absences, including former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who wooed the Games to Tokyo.
Source:The Edge Markets
July 23, 2021 13:00 UTC
Beware of utility bill payment scam, public told
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have detected a new criminal tactic by a syndicate that manipulated a utility bill payment system to deceive victims. “The syndicate will contact victims who have utility bill arrears and offer a discount if the victim allows them to settle the arrears. He said after obtaining the victim’s consent, the syndicate would use bounced cheques to make payments through deposit machines belonging to utility service providers. He said once the payment was made, the service provider’s system would display a record that the bill payment had been made. The public is also reminded to pay their utility bills directly to legitimate service providers.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 10:18 UTC
No digital vaccination cards issued in physical form so far, says Khairy
PUTRAJAYA (July 23): The government has not yet issued any digital vaccination certificates in the form of physical cards, Coordinating Minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) Khairy Jamaluddin said. The science, technology and innovation minister also stressed that any cards sold in the market currently are not issued by the government. “There are no physical cards, only digital certificates that appear in the MySejahtera application. Follow our Covid-19 vaccination tracker to see where we are in the race to herd immunity. For now, we are waiting for Cabinet approval to issue the MY COVID-19 Vaccination Badge,” he said.
Source:The Edge Markets
July 23, 2021 09:56 UTC
Heart and Soul: My grandfather, a lieutenant-general
When I was a kid, I learned from my mother that my grandfather was a high-ranking general in Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek’s army. My grandfather subsequently remarried and had five children: Zhao Liang (Alex), Yu Liang (Sally), Xiao Liang (Fred), Zhong Liang (Al) and Wen Liang (Pearl). In later years, my grandfather became the Dean of Political Science at the Huang Pu Military Academy. A very meaningful part of my grandfather’s life was his constant effort to build a bridge between the overseas Chinese and their motherland. He wrote editorials in the overseas newspapers to enlighten overseas Chinese about the situation in China and rally support for Chiang Kai-shek.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 07:52 UTC
Designworks: Designing with heart and honesty
In a nutshell, I call it honesty, authenticity or frugality if you like,” he says. The tent-like oval-shaped hall at YeYuen (Photo by Lawrence Choo)Wooi ResidenceSituated in Shah Alam, Selangor, Wooi Residence is the architect’s home. “This house was essentially created as a model of an alternative way to build a house in Malaysia using five species of timber,” Wooi explains. In addition to catering to his family’s lifestyle, Wooi Residence showcases the use of common bricks as the building’s structure. “Being on a hillslope, air can be scooped up to create natural air flow.
Source:The Edge Markets
July 23, 2021 07:52 UTC
DBKL orders three businesses shut for SOP volitions
THREE businesses were ordered to close by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) enforcement arm during its Ops Patuh inspection operations from July 16 to 22 at 11 parliamentary constituencies. “Ten notices were issued to business owners under Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases) for SOP violations. “DBKL also sealed three businesses under Section 101(1)(v) of the Local Government Act 1976 involved in vice activities and seized several articles from the premises involved.”DBKL had also conducted raids and seizures on unlicensed foreign traders during the same period. A further 38 notices were issued for various offences under the Local Government Act 1976 and DBKL’s bylaws. “Ops Patuh will be conducted from time to time until the end of the NRP.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 07:41 UTC
Starchild: Malaysian children share their fashion choices
Here’s what Starchild readers had to say on the topic, My Favourite Clothes. Lim Jo Ern, 7Lim Jo Ern, seven, likes eye-catching princess dresses. I don’t like to wear dresses,” says Debria Preethi Jeyarajah, 10. Eight-year-old Sophie Yap Jyn Qing’s favourite clothes are dresses, pyjamas, shirts paired with pants or skirts. “My favourite clothes are summer dresses, skirts and skorts for day wear and pyjamas or pyjama dresses for the night.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
My Pet Story: Mei's narrative of her life, then and now
A problem you no longer see fit to treat – or have I become a burden, being old and blind in one eye? It was the worst of times, what with the raging Covid-19 pandemic, imposed social distancing and nationwide movement restrictions. Who was willing to provide this ageing dog – with lifelong medical needs – a second chance in life? And twice daily, I am inspected from head/ ears to paws and tail to ensure I stay in tip-top condition. The injections help my inflamed and irritable skin to heal.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
India court quashes Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart bid to stall antitrust probe
MUMBAI (Reuters) -An Indian court on Friday dismissed appeals by Amazon.com Inc and Walmart's Flipkart that sought to stall an antitrust investigation into their business practices, dealing a major setback to the U.S. firms in a key market. On Friday, the High Court in southern Karanataka state rejected the U.S. firms' appeals. The two firms are likely to appeal the decision at India's Supreme Court, according to people familiar with the case. Flipkart said in a statement it would review the court’s order, adding that it remains in compliance with Indian laws. Abir Roy of Sarvada Legal, which filed the antitrust case against Amazon and Flipkart on behalf of a trader group, said the court's decision "further reinforces that the CCI investigation should continue promptly."
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 05:36 UTC
Balancing your child's diet for optimum growth
Proper nutrition plays an important role in fuelling a child’s physical growth and supporting mental development. Make it a point to monitor your child’s growth regularly (e.g. Measure and record your child’s weight and height-for-age using a bathroom scale and a measuring tape or wall height chart. Eat wellPromote your child’s healthy growth, as well as prevent poor growth or stunting, by inculcating healthy, balanced eating habits in them from young. Be more proactive in monitoring your child’s growth and development.
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July 23, 2021 04:52 UTC
Prosecution seeks adjournment of reply to RM31m forfeiture bid against Najib, Rosmah after new developments emerge
The prosecution told High Court judge Justice Mohamed Zaini Mazlan that there were new developments in the case. Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Fatin Hadni Khairuddin said the prosecution had received letters from one of the 18 respondents in the forfeiture case, which is also in relation to another forfeiture case. When met after proceedings, Fatin Hadni declined to reveal to reporters what the latest developments in the case were, only saying it has to do with other forfeiture cases. Appearing for Najib was Tania Scivetti while representing Rosmah and her children, including Riza, were Iskandar Shah Ibrahim and Azamuddin Abdul Aziz. The prosecution had named Najib, Rosmah, Nor Ashman Najib, Nooryana Najwa, Riza, Ng, Lim, Goh and 10 others in the forfeiture application concerning funds said to be from 1Malaysia Development Bhd.
Source:The Edge Markets
July 23, 2021 04:18 UTC
Jason Sudeikis still doesn’t have all the answers about breakup from Olivia Wilde
Jason Sudeikis’ split from Olivia Wilde is no laughing matter. The Golden Globe Award-winning funnyman is getting candid about his breakup from the 37-year-old actress, to whom he was engaged for seven years before going their separate ways in November 2020. In a cover story for GQ, he shared that he didn’t have all the answers about it. Meanwhile, Wilde is romantically linked to British pop singer Harry Styles, who is 10 years her junior. In January, the Wilde and Styles – working together on the upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling – were seen holding hands at a wedding and happily doting on each other.
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 03:56 UTC
Space tourism sparking environmental concerns over its carbon footprint
After years of waiting, Richard Branson's journey to space this month on a Virgin Galactic vessel was supposed to be a triumphant homecoming. "The carbon dioxide emissions are totally negligible compared to other human activities or even commercial aviation," Nasa's chief climate advisor Gavin Schmidt told AFP. The company "has already taken steps to offset the carbon emissions from its test flights and is examining opportunities to offset the carbon emissions for future customer flights, and reduce our supply chain's carbon footprint", it said in a statement to AFP. When SpaceX puts four private citizens into space in September, it will use its Falcon 9 rocket, which calculations show puts out the equivalent of 395 transatlantic flights-worth of carbon emissions. "Who would want to be a space tourist if you can't tell people you were a space tourist?"
Source:The Star
July 23, 2021 03:00 UTC