Gavin relishing challenge
ON receiving confirmation this week of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, Gavin Green is understandably delighted, and has every right to be so. Similarly, Malaysia’s top-ranked men’s player, who also to writes a monthly column in TeeUp – Gav Talks, said he was looking forward to the challenge, and experience. He made mention of the support he receives from his family and sponsors, and added that playing in the Olympics is “definitely a feather in the cap”. “I hope to do Malaysia proud,” said Gavin. Commenting on what sort of role his family played in all of this, he said: “My parents are always extremely supportive.
Source:The Star
June 27, 2021 01:07 UTC
‘You look familiar’
WHILE most mortals have to deal with running away from their own shadow, Benigno Simeon Aquino III had this problem four-fold. In the public eye, he seemed to have a lot more integrity that his predecessors Joseph Estrada and Gloria Macapagal Arroyo combined. When we returned to our seats, the inquisitive Thelma San Juan asked what we talked about and whether Aquino knew I had worked for nine years under the Arroyo administration. I don’t remember what that first conversation was about, but I requested Thelma to arrange a meeting. We didn’t get far enough into the textbook to arrive in Spain, but we both knew “jugo de naranja” (orange juice).
Source:The Star
June 27, 2021 00:22 UTC
HELP University helped to secure vaccination dates for their students going overseas
SEVENTY HELP University students bound for the United Kingdom have gotten their vaccination appointments, which the university has helped to arrange for them. “It is our moral duty to serve and help,” said HELP corporate communications director Juliet Chan. “Thanks to HELP University and Ms Yenny Chong from SPC, I was able to secure a vaccination appointment quickly. It is fortunate that I had chosen to enroll with HELP University as they have constantly provided assistance and information regarding this issue. “The university sent appeals to the ministry to secure us vaccination appointments before we head out to the UK.
Source:The Star
June 27, 2021 00:00 UTC
Take whatever you need
NIBONG TEBAL: A sturdy cupboard outside a house in Parit Buntar near here has been a lifeline for the needy in nearby villages. Anyone in need of supplies can stop by his house, walk up to the Cupboard and take whatever they need. Using his own savings, he would fill up the racks with daily necessities such as sugar, flour, condensed milk and dried noodles for those in need. His good deeds are not just confined to Parit Buntar, but goes as far as Pantai Remis and Orang Asli villages in Kelantan. But due to the interstate and inter-district travel ban, his charity work is now focused on Parit Buntar and nearby villages.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 23:37 UTC
Expectant mums flock to get jabs
One for the album: (From left) Expectant mothers Margi Shah, Sabrina W. and Siti Norhafizah posing at the photo wall area at Mitec after getting their jabs. At 31 weeks pregnant, the 27-year-old admitted that she had initially been swayed by rumours about how some vaccines might be unsafe for pregnant women. Ong: Did her own research before getting vaccinated at 34 weeks pregnant. “I was a little worried about getting vaccinated at this stage because they mainly encourage women who are less than 34 weeks pregnant. Ong, 34, also did her own research prior to getting vaccinated.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 23:26 UTC
Going through tough times
But I know I’m so close to making things click and getting some momentum going. I’m hoping that with a little fine tuning with him, it will give me some confidence going forward. Of course, when the season is not going the way you want it to, it be can be stressful and disappointing. But I’m going to be a little bit better every day and I believe that I will find my way to where I want to be. But this is for the better and I hope everybody finds the positives during these tough times and really spend time with your loved ones.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 22:41 UTC
Get ready to roar back to life
I don’t know what deeply seated unconscious desire to visit Tahiti may have led to the dream. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in January 2020, travels around the world came to a virtual standstill. I stuck to all the rules of the self-quarantine to the letter as if my life depended on it. In countries where a majority of the population have been jabbed, life is slowly returning to normal. Eager to roar back to life, we are.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 21:45 UTC
Police cripple e-commerce fraud syndicate, with 10 suspects held
KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): Police have smashed an e-commerce fraud syndicate with the arrest of six men and four women in raids around the Klang Valley, Perak, Kedah and Kelatan yesterday. Mohd Kamarudin said 4.364 of e-commerce cheating cases were recorded from January 1 to June 20 this year. In this regard, he advised the public to be careful and make purchases via reliable e-commerce platforms and customers could also check the telephone number and bank account involved at http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule. “Avoid dealing direct with the sellers especially if they were not familiar and did not reveal their identity,” he said. Members of the public can contact CCID Scam Resource Centre via 03-26101559 and 03-26101599 to get advice or channel information on online criminal cases.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 26, 2021 10:18 UTC
Sabah orders immediate probe into coral reef damaged by barge in Mabul
KOTA KINABALU: An investigation has been ordered into a coral reef damaged by a barge ferrying building materials for a forward base at a popular dive site at Pulau Mabul in Sabah's east coast Semporna. “The EPD will look into this thoroughly to establish which of the terms under the mitigation measures ordered for the construction of the forward base were not observed. Jafry said a contractor was delivering building materials for a forward base under the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) by barge when the incident occurred on June 24. The EPD had given the go-ahead for the forward base project on Feb 8 after the contractor submitted various mitigation measures. “It is important to carry out early restoration immediately to re-position the damaged reefs so they can survive.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 08:37 UTC
Your Pet Story: A happy household is one filled with pets
As far as I can remember, I have always grown up with pets. Dad used to be a dog trainer and Mum had a little farm when she was young. Right now, our family shares two homes in Kuala Lumpur and between us, we have three dogs: Nitro, Nellie and Pepper. I can’t imagine a life without Nitro, Nellie and Pepper. I take comfort in knowing that my family andI gave them the best life and nothing can take that away.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 06:56 UTC
Style Watch: For actor and model Kit Mah, style is where his comfort lies
That requires me to look good, so it means wearing something to look good, which still allows me to work in comfort. My favourite or go-to look right now during the pandemic would be something comfortable and versatile. Photo: Kit MahGive us one style tip, or twoIt’s always about the 3 Cs for me when it comes to clothing. It’s about wearing it with the right confidence, having the right cut that complements your body shape or size, and lastly comfort. You can dress comfortably and still look good.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 06:56 UTC
Penang to get twice the number of vaccines in July, says CM
GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): Penang will be getting double the number of vaccines next month following the increase in its daily vaccination rate, which exceeds set targets. The vaccination target for Penang for June 2021 is 6,544 doses per day. However, as a result of joint efforts by the Penang State Health Department and related parties, we have achieved 14,422 doses by June 24, with some PPVs recording a level that exceeded maximum capacity," he said. He said that as of June 24, the website, vaksincovid.gov.my, reported that the vaccination rate in Penang was 13.91%. The state government will continue to mobilise its resources to get the people of Penang to be vaccinated, he added.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 06:22 UTC
It's Rain-ing gifts! K-pop singer Rain's fans leave birthday gifts on doorstep
South Korean star Rain has thanked his fans for showering him with birthday gifts as he turned 39 on Friday (June 25). On Wednesday, he posted a photo of the presents on his doorstep and wrote in Korean: "Oh, thank you to all my fans who have given me these for my birthday." The bounty included gift boxes, a basket of wine, a birthday cake, a Dior bag and floral arrangements. On Friday, he posted more photos and videos of him carrying a birthday cake which he said was a birthday surprise from his staff. He has launched studio albums riffing on his stage name such as It's Raining (2004), Rainism (2008) and Rain Effect (2014).
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 05:01 UTC
No cure in sight 40 years after AIDS was first identified
June (2021) marks the 40th anniversary of the first scientific report describing pneumocystis pneumonia, which later became known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Unfortunately, the AIDS crisis of the 1980s was steeped in misinformation and discrimination, especially against homosexual men who were disproportionately affected by the disease. Because of truly dedicated innovative science, within a few years, the scientific community figured out that AIDS was due to the virus we now call HIV. At that point, it was possible to combine three different medications from two different classes and completely suppress the HIV replication. To cure HIV, you have to eliminate those hiding viruses in the cells – that latent viral reservoir, which is the term we use.
Source:The Star
June 26, 2021 04:52 UTC
My Say: Pandemic could lead to rediscovery of the university’s purpose
The authors of the study note that 64% of respondents believe there has been a “reprioritisation of teaching over research”. Such practices include creating teaching-only positions in the universities, often with fixed-term (rather than permanent) status and separating teaching from research altogether. Indeed, I contend that the current effort to zero in on teaching is a worthy one, brought about, admittedly, only because of the pandemic. Newman laid out in clear and compelling terms the purpose of and reason for the existence of the university. He explained that the university has as its primary purpose teaching and intellectual discourse.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 26, 2021 03:22 UTC