HK actress Kate Yeung is working as a security guard due to lack of acting jobs
Hong Kong actress Kate Yeung, who has not appeared in public much over the past year, has been working as a security guard at a university. In an interview with Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily, the 36-year-old revealed that she had taken on the full-time role for a year, due to acting jobs drying up during the Covid-19 pandemic. "Because I entered this industry at the age of 16, I actually don't know much about the world outside of acting." "A good actor requires experience, so I have always had the idea to try working in different industries for the experience. "I have never left the entertainment industry and I will not give up because I really like acting too much," she said.
Source:The Star
June 21, 2021 04:01 UTC
Senior lawyer: Messages linking me to claims that court decisions can be influenced are blatantly false
PETALING JAYA: Former Bar Council president Datuk Lim Chee Wee has denied sending several text messages to a foreign client suggesting court decisions can be influenced. In a media statement, he said he had lodged a police report on the text messages and would cooperate with the authorities on the matter. "I refer to the recent reports and stories carried in the media concerning purported text messages which mentioned my name. "These messages are in connection with a matter pending in court and which were allegedly sent recently by a third party. "Therefore, these recent text messages purportedly quoting me, are blatantly false.
Source:The Star
June 21, 2021 02:48 UTC
Risk of asset price inflation low in Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: Asset price inflation, which is posing a threat in some Western economies, is unlikely to rear its ugly head in Malaysia amid the country’s low interest rates and massive stimulus packages. He said the relationship between inflation or changes in a country’s general price level and asset price inflation is two-way. In Malaysia’s current situation, the cost-push consumer price inflation would exert varying upward pressures on asset prices, depending on individual asset characteristics, investor behaviour and supply-demand dynamics. “Excessive asset price inflation, however, will also lead to asset price crashes if the markets think they are grossly overvalued. OCBC Bank economist Wellian WirantoOn asset price inflation, OCBC Bank economist Wellian Wiranto said any sustained asset-price inflation could potentially worsen the degree of inequality in the economy.
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June 21, 2021 01:12 UTC
Virologist suggests cutting time between AstraZeneca doses to eight weeks
“Earlier protection against the more transmissible and deadlier Delta variant should be considered, especially for the elderly and those with comorbidities. “Those vaccinated with Pfizer are not affected since they already have their doses spaced three weeks apart. “It is also a known fact that two doses of Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines offer better protection and prevent hospital admission against the Delta variant, ” he said in a statement. He added that in Britain, the most vulnerable were being offered the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccines earlier than 12 weeks due to rising cases of the Delta variant. “The high transmissibility of the Delta variant has taken over in the UK within a matter of weeks once it showed up there.
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June 16, 2021 12:45 UTC
China contributes 500,000 CoronaVac doses to Malaysia
PETALING JAYA: China will be contributing 500,000 CoronaVac doses to Malaysia, says Wisma Putra. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic) said he had received a message from China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is his counterpart, about the contribution. (CoronaVac refers to the name of the Covid-19 vaccine produced by biopharmaceutical company Sinovac.) “Malaysia is highly appreciative of the invaluable support extended thus far by the People’s Republic of China. “This timely contribution will bolster the vaccination process and assist the ongoing rollout of Malaysia’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
Source:The Star
June 16, 2021 09:33 UTC
5 things you can do at home to reduce your carbon footprint
She said installing solar panels on residential houses is one effort towards living a more sustainable lifestyle. By installing solar panel systems in our home, we can conserve energy and do our part in lessening our carbon footprint. By installing solar panel systems in our home, we can conserve energy and do our part to reduce our carbon footprint, says Dr Suhaila. To reduce food waste, create compost using fruit peels, eggshells and non-meat food residue. Using photovoltaic (PV) panels to harness energy from the sun reduces our carbon footprint and cuts down on carbon emission.
Source:The Star
June 16, 2021 04:00 UTC
Prioritise vaccination for teachers before reopening schools, urge educators
IPOH: Teachers at all levels should be vaccinated as soon as possible before the government deems it safe for schools to be reopened. "Teachers should be vaccinated because they are the frontliners of the education sector," he said when contacted. He said about 35 out of 125 teachers at the school have been vaccinated. She said only a portion of teachers at her school have been notified and completed their vaccination. "About eight to 10 teachers have completed their vaccination but 20 others are still waiting," she added.
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June 16, 2021 03:33 UTC
Marathon runner defies age stereotype
Australia's three Olympic women marathoners boast a combined age of 118, and the eldest of the group Sinead Diver is adamant that being 44 isn’t a hindrance. The mother-of-two will incredibly be making her Olympic debut while fellow mum Lisa Weightman at 42 will contest her fourth Games. Irish-born Diver, who will become the oldest Australian ever to compete in Olympic athletics, said age was irrelevant. “I find it extremely frustrating that a lot of the media attention I get is mainly focused on my age, ” she said on the Australian Olympic Committee website after the team announcement. Ireland-born Diver is set to become the oldest athlete to race for Australia in Olympic athletics competition after being among the six marathoners selected for the Tokyo Games.
Source:The Star
June 16, 2021 03:02 UTC
National Recovery Plan allows govt to implement scheme in more structured manner, says academic
"This plan is vital so that the government’s planning can be implemented in a more structured manner through clear targets. Muhyiddin had announced the National Recovery Plan on Tuesday, which is believed to be capable of bringing life back to normal by the end of this year, including reconvening Parliament in September or October. Meanwhile, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Noor said the National Recovery Plan would greatly assist in the implementation of the state government’s recovery measures. Hajiji, in a statement Tuesday night, assured that the Sabah government would give its full cooperation to ensure the four-phased recovery plan would be implemented successfully. "Sabah fully supports the National Recovery Plan, ” he said, adding that the plan was most apt for the nation’s recovery.
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June 16, 2021 00:38 UTC
Parents chip in to help out school bus operators
WITH schools being repeatedly closed due to the movement control order, bus operators in Sabah are selling their vehicles to make ends meet, Sin Chew Daily reported. According to the Sabah West Coast School Bus Operators Association chairman Zeng Shi Guang, bus operators have not had work for more than six months since MCO restrictions were introduced last year. Zeng said that as school buses could only ferry students, they could not use it for other business now that schools were closed. However, Zeng said he was comforted that some parents offered to pay the monthly school bus fees even though their services were not needed at present. Some even joked that the bridal kimono, which was white in colour, resembled the traditional Chinese mourning attire.
Source:The Star
June 15, 2021 23:49 UTC
Ramping up the likeability factor
Her name is Li Ziqi and she’s a young and pretty Chinese vlogger who is world famous. The Chinese Communist Party’s official newspaper, People’s Daily, awarded her the People’s Choice Award in September 2019. Back in 2014, he reportedly said: “We should increase China’s soft power, tell a good Chinese narrative and better communicate China’s message to the world” to raise the country’s popularity and likeability. That, to me, is the key: the likeability factor. China’s propaganda films used to be pure hardsell of nationalism that came across as boring and preachy.
Source:The Star
June 15, 2021 23:37 UTC
End to Jinjang Utara flood woes in sight
Work along Jalan Jinjang Indah 3 started in May and is expected to be completed in September. “We are adding a box culvert, as well as widening and deepening the drains along Jalan Jinjang Indah 3, Jalan Tebing Timor and Jalan Jinjang Permai in Jinjang Utara,” he said. Kepong Community Service Centre head Yee Poh Ping said Jinjang Utara was an old neighbourhood with drains as old as more than 60 years. “However, the upgrading work only addresses the flash floods happening at the residential area around Jalan Jinjang Indah 3 and the main road. “More areas in Jinjang Utara are prone to flash floods and are in dire need of a drainage upgrade,” he highlighted.
Source:The Star
June 15, 2021 23:29 UTC
Cycling: Buoyant outlook
I am 10 kilos heavier compared to when I went to the last Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (in 2016). A: I usually wake up at around 5.30am and get myself ready for the first training session either at the gym or recovery ride. Gym or ride session usually starts at 6am and is usually over by 9am and then I will get my meal and proceed to take a nap. Q: How has Beasley changed your outlook to life since you started to train under him? He really showed me that to be a good athlete one also has to be a good human being.
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June 15, 2021 23:26 UTC
KK: Markis’ demise a great loss to badminton
PETALING JAYA: The death of 36-year-old legendary Indonesian doubles ace Markis Kido (pic) due to heart attack has sent shock waves through the badminton fraternity. “We shared a similar playing style and whenever we faced Markis and Hendra, it’s Markis that I would always pay extra attention to. It’s a great loss to badminton. “I have quite a good relationship with Markis, Hendra and other Indonesian players. “I actually wanted to go to Indonesia to pay Markis a visit and play badminton with him after the pandemic but he’s now gone.”
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June 15, 2021 23:25 UTC
Offering ‘vaccination taxi’ service to the needy
PETALING JAYA: Caring Malaysians are stepping forward to make the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme a success by offering their services as “vaccination taxi”, ferrying senior citizens to and fro their appointments for free. That was when I got the idea to help, ” said the 31-year-old entrepreneur, who goes by Bella. “When I read that Sabah has the lowest number for vaccination registrations, I immediately knew what caused it. Although she has fears about risking her team, Norfadzlina said as Beluran was currently a green zone, they were taking this opportunity to enrol more people for the programme. “This is to support vaccination among the elderly and ease their transportation financial constraints, ” he said.
Source:The Star
June 15, 2021 23:23 UTC