EPF I-Citra withdrawal application starts July 15
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Employees Provident Fund's (EPF) i-Citra, the latest withdrawal facility to help its members tide over the impact of the Movement Control Order (MCO) in the short term, will open its application starting July 15, 2021. An updated mobile number to receive the Transaction Authorisation Code (TAC) and an active personal bank account are required to facilitate the application process. i-Citra is introduced in response to the challenges that EPF members are facing and was developed after careful consideration on how best to assist affected members while upholding the EPF mandate. For further information, members may refer to the EPF website at www.kwsp.gov.my, or contact i-Citra Hotline at 03-8922 4848. Article 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
June 28, 2021 11:26 UTC
Jamal apologises for breaking SOP at durian feast, says he was just trying to be a good sport
PETALING JAYA: Veteran singer Datuk Jamal Abdillah (pic) has apologised after courting flak for flouting Covid-19 guidelines at a durian feast. He said he was present at the gathering after a few friends had invited him and he was just trying to be "sporting". Jamal said he was present at Kampung Poh in Bidor because he wanted to purchase fertilisers for his fish pond business at Bukit Merah. "So happened it was durian season and my friends at the orchard invited me to eat some durian. Jamal explained that throughout Bidor, Tapah and Gopeng, he had friends who own durian orchards and they have always invited him over for durians.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 10:41 UTC
Only 5%-10% of Covid-19 cases from manufacturing sector, says Azmin
SHAH ALAM (June 28): Only 5% to 10% of the total number of Covid-19 positive cases are from the manufacturing sector, Senior Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said. “Therefore, it is not true to put the blame on the economic sector, especially the manufacturing sector,” he told reporters after visiting the Setia City Convention Centre (SCCC) vaccination centre (PPV) here today. The SCCC vaccination centre under PIKAS that is managed by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) began vaccination for manufacturing sector workers in Selangor today. Meanwhile, Mohamed Azmin said the centre is one of eight public-use vaccination centres in the country with approval to operate latest by July 5. According to him, there are two types of vaccination centres under PIKAS, namely the public-use vaccination centres involving convention and exhibition centres as well as hotels and on-site vaccinations centres on the factory premises.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 28, 2021 10:13 UTC
My Say: After 18 months of combating the Covid-19 pandemic, is the glass half full or half empty?
The daily positive cases are down only because they are doing fewer tests — was one point made. In fact, the infection rate is now much lower than the year’s peak of 11.9% on Jan 2, which triggered MCO 2.0. Our death rate (0.65%) is lower than our neighbours, except Singapore (0.05%), and far lower than the UK (2.8%) and the US (1.8%). On that score, we have done well to keep the death rate low so far. Which is why, although it may not be a popular thing to say, I would rather see the glass as half full, and not half empty, after 18 months of a vicious pandemic.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 28, 2021 09:56 UTC
Adopting a psycho-emotional approach to achieve wellness
When I say mind, I refer to the thoughts, belief systems and emotions we carry within us. My interest in the connection between the mind and the body was sparked when I attended a course years ago. I have seen the truth of this time and again in my coaching practice, where I’ve observed how thoughts, emotions, beliefs and words can impact our health, or rather, ill-health. This story is a clear example of how we form limiting beliefs that can have a profound impact on our lives. Limiting beliefs are often not understood and can sometimes be quite irrational.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 09:56 UTC
Businesswoman to be charged for structuring transaction to avoid detection by Bank Negara
KUALA LUMPUR: A businesswoman is expected to be charged on Tuesday (June 29) for structuring fund deposits into her business bank account to evade detection by the bank. Structuring a transaction or better known as smurfing is a technique used by financial criminals to deposit or withdraw cash obtained from illegal activities. "More than RM230,000 were deposited into the business account via several transactions. CTR is a mechanism used by Bank Negara to monitor any cash transaction, be it deposit or withdrawal, conducted by any individual at a bank. In December 2018, Bank Negara amended the transaction amount that requires a report from a bank, which is from RM50,000 daily to RM25,000 daily.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 09:45 UTC
PM unveils RM150bil Pemulih aid package
PETALING JAYA: An aid package worth RM150bil has been unveiled to help the people, businesses, as well as those vaccinated under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to curb the spread of Covid-19. – Government to expand job seekers' allowance to Social Security Organisation (Socso) non-contributors, especially new graduates and informal sectors. They are:i) Households of hardcore poor will receive RM500 in August, RM500 in November, and RM300 in December. ii) B40 households will receive RM500 in August and RM300 in December. iii) M40 households will receive RM250 while singles in this category will receive RM100 in August.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 09:10 UTC
JKJAV: Vaccination forms disseminated via WhatsApp are fake
The Special Committee on Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) sent out an alert warning the public to ignore vaccination registration forms being disseminated on WhatsApp and other unofficial channels.In a tweet , it urged the public not to respond to such messages as their personal information could be misused.Giving out personal information could put users at risk of scams, which have proliferated during the pandemic.It reminded the public that they can register for vaccination through the website vaksincovid.gov.my, MySejahtera app and the national Covid-19 Vaccination hotline at 1800-888-828.The official portal requires users to submit information such as their MyKad number, home address, phone number, email address and health status.According to JKJAV, more than 16.43 million people have registered for vaccination and 5.2 million have received their first dose.Families can now start registering children as young as 12 years old for vaccination, up from the previous age limit of 18.The move to immunise children and teenagers comes after the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) approved the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12 and up.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 08:37 UTC
PKR Youth reshuffles, sacks S'gor, Perlis youth chiefs
This saw the termination of Kota Anggerik assemblyman Najwan Halimi as Selangor PKR Youth chief, Nor Azman Karap as Perlis PKR Youth chief, and Syed Badli Shah Syed Osman as PKR Youth vice-chief. "PKR Youth is taking a progressive measure by implementing the reshuffle of the PKR Youth central committee and also reshuffling the Perlis and Selangor PKR Youth organisational committee. Najwan, when contacted, confirmed that he was terminated as Selangor PKR Youth chief. Najwan added that the letter was forwarded to him by PKR Youth secretary Ahmad Syukri Che Ab Razab. Attempts to contact Akmal, who is the PKR Youth chief, were unsuccessful at press time.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 08:26 UTC
CTOS offers free credit reports with CCRIS for consumers
KUALA LUMPUR: CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd is offering free MyCTOS reports with Bank Negara Malaysia’s Central Credit Reference Information (CCRIS) for consumers as part of a nationwide financial empowerment campaign. In a statement on Monday, CTOS Data Systems Sdn Bhd said over the past 12 months, there has been a 52% increase in consumers accessing their CTOS credit report. As for the CTOS personal credit report contains details about a person’s debt, account histories for credit cards and loans such as payment history, including any late payments, credit limits or loan amounts, account balances and credit inquiries, CTOS Data Systems said. CTOS Data Systems said potential landlords may also review an applicant’s credit report to decide whether to rent their property or not. Some employers even check credit reports as part of the job application process.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 07:30 UTC
Seniors discover hidden talents through online classes
During the pandemic, Siti Safura has taken several classes online, namely art (watercolours) and floral arrangement. Siti Safura discovered her hidden talent in watercolour painting during U3A's online Art classes. “It was tough getting seniors to accept online classes initially but they eventually did. Blooming successOne of their success stories in online classes was floral arrangement. “I’m sure seniors will welcome this online learning and making of new friends during the extended stay-home period, ” says Fu.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 06:56 UTC
Police record cafe owner's statement in probe into SOP violation by Mustapa
Jeli district police chief DSP Ahmad Arifin said the cafe owner gave his statement at the Jeli district police headquarters yesterday afternoon. "After seeing a viral photo [of the incident], we called up the cafe owner to give a statement. Apart from him, the police will call three other individuals (including Mustapa) soon to help in the investigation. Meanwhile, Al Fath Cafe owner Abdul Syafizi Sallah, 26, when contacted, said Mustapa visited his shop to find out about his success in using social media in his business. "Datuk Seri Mustapa visited my cafe on Saturday to see for himself the success of this programme, which has helped my business.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 28, 2021 05:37 UTC
Athletics-American McLaughlin breaks women's 400m hurdles world record
(Reuters) -Sydney McLaughlin broke the women's 400 metres hurdles world record with a time of 51.90 seconds in the final of the U.S. Olympic athletics trials on Sunday. The 21-year-old, who booked her spot at the Tokyo Games, seized the lead around the final bend and into the home stretch to power home and beat Rio Olympic champion Dalilah Muhammad's previous mark of 52.16. McLaughlin is set for a showdown at the upcoming Games against Muhammad, 31, who finished second in 52.42 at Eugene, Oregon's Hayward Field. "It was just such a long season coming," said Muhammad. Anna Cockrell, 23, also booked her ticket to the Games, finishing third in 53.70(Reporting by Amy Tennery; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 04:44 UTC
Negri businesses given green light to buy vaccines for workers
NILAI: Industries and private businesses in Negri Sembilan will soon be able to purchase Covid-19 vaccines for their workers, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. The state government, he said, had also approved this and would call the programme "NS Sejahtera". He said the data of vaccine recipients under NS Sejahtera would be incorporated into the national MySejahtera database. Aminuddin said the first vaccination centre under NS Sejahtera would be in Dewan Ube at the Nilai 3 Industrial Area. Prior to this, several industries in the state had approached the state government for assistance to vaccinate their workers.
Source:The Star
June 28, 2021 04:18 UTC
Even gold-obsessed Indians are pouring billions into crypto
(June 28): The cryptocurrency aficionados’ mantra that Bitcoin is equivalent to digital gold is winning converts among the world’s biggest holders of the precious metal. Richi Sood, a 32-year-old entrepreneur is one of those who swerved from gold to crypto. “I’d rather put my money in crypto than gold,” Sood said. Last year, the Supreme Court quashed a 2018 rule banning crypto trading by banking entities, resulting in a trading surge. To be sure, the value of Indian digital asset holdings remain a sliver of its gold market.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 28, 2021 01:41 UTC