International racing circuit in the pipeline
THOSE with a love for automotive velocity may soon get their dose of it because Penang has earmarked a spot for a motorsport racing circuit in Batu Kawan next to the State Stadium complex. “The state intends to build a conducive racing circuit to unearth new motorsports talents. “The state via Penang Stadium and Open Space Corporation called for proposals for the project last month,” he said. “The racing circuit will be used for events and competitions at the national and international levels. He said Penang had a large number of talented motoring enthusiasts but they lack good opportunities to develop due to the absence of a proper racing circuit.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 23:26 UTC
Poles out to break opening-match curse
Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar will be tasked with stopping Poland’s Robert Lewandowski, as the record-breaking Bayern Munich striker sets out to prove his quality at a major tournament. Zielinski took over Hamsik’s role as the midfield general at Napoli in 2019 when Slovakia’s all-time top goalscorer left Italy to play in China. Following Zielinski’s emergence there, Polish fans now expect him to take a leading role at the Euros. So far, Poland have failed five out of six times to win their opener at a major tournament in the 21st century, despite being tipped to win in most of those matches. Underdogs Slovakia have qualified for major tournaments only twice this millennium – but they made it through the group stage both times.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 23:16 UTC
Coping with long Covid after recovery
Victor Goh, 29, is among those suffering with prolonged symptoms even after he recovered from Covid-19 after getting infected earlier this year. CLICK TO ENLARGE“After recovery, lethargy is definitely one thing I experienced, but perhaps what was more of a pain is insomnia. Recently, a Health Ministry study revealed that about 66% of 1,004 Covid-19 patients of Category 4 and 5 suffer from post-Covid syndrome or “long Covid”. Long Covid refers to prolonged symptoms which persist for more than 12 weeks from the start of the illness. General practitioner Dr Lee Chee Wan said long Covid syndrome is likely to be a huge problem in the future.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 23:15 UTC
Out of this world cultural relics
Measuring 115cm-tall, the bronze figurine is seen with its hands clasped in front of the body and a square plate on its head. This is one of the latest discoveries of the Sanxingdui archaeological excavation project, aside from the thousands of relics and fragments unearthed before. A bronze figurine with clasping hands at the Sanxingdui ruins in Sichuan province. Today, thousands of relics and fragments including pottery, jade items, bronze wares, ivory tusks and textiles have been discovered. During the five-day Labour Day break last month, more than 80,000 tourists visited the Sanxingdui Museum and spent 5.31mil yuan (RM3.42mil) on entrance fees and souvenirs.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 23:15 UTC
‘Hungary’s return to normalcy due to vaccination rollout’
KUALA LUMPUR: Wearing a face mask is no longer compulsory, parks are open to the public, people can dine in at restaurants and students are going back to the classroom. This is life in Hungary today while many other countries have imposed lockdowns and their people live under the restrictive new normal. There is more freedom now and I can inhale fresh air without a face mask,” she said in an interview. Nor Amira commended the Hungarian government’s efforts in ensuring swift vaccination rollout and was optimistic that Malaysia would go the same way with its vaccination drive in high gear now. “I was back in Hungary a couple of months ago and was surprised to see the people there.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 23:08 UTC
Hoe Yean’s unstoppable in the pool as he breaks national record again
PETALING JAYA: Teen sensation Khiew Hoe Yean is simply unstoppable as he capped off a superb week at the Malaysian Open swimming championships with another national record. And he did it in style as the record fell in his first attempt in the men’s 800m freestyle. On Saturday, Hoe Yean broke the 23-year-old record held by Lim Keng Liat in the 200m backstroke. Hoe Yean was delighted with his performance after netting four personal bests on his first return to competition since the National Age-Group Championships in March last year. I was however surprised but satisfied with my 200m free,” said Hoe Yean.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 23:03 UTC
Rantings of a digital hobo
How NFTs work is irrelevant, but the upshot is that NFTs allow users to essentially create unique, tradable “certificates of ownership” for digital media. Ownership in the digital eraBut what does ownership even mean in this case? My online Twitter identity can easily disappear at the whim of others. So here’s my question to myself: can I actually take “ownership” of anything on the digital landscape? So am I... a digital hobo, with no real place to call my “home” on the Internet?
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 22:52 UTC
New rules for commuters
PETALING JAYA: All public transport services are allowed to operate during the lockdown, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic). He also said that all public transport services must operate in compliance with the NSC’s SOP. Taxi drivers must obtain their approval letters from the ministry’s Logistics Industry Information System (SMILE) at https://application.mot.gov.my. E-Hailing drivers may use the approval letters as issued by the Transport Ministry to their e-hailing operators. Public transport users must obtain the necessary interstate and inter-district travel permissions from the police as required by the NSC SOP.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 22:52 UTC
Dominant Dutch must learn from mistakes, says De Boer
AMSTERDAM (June 14): The Netherlands can be proud of their victory over Ukraine but need to learn from defensive mistakes, coach Frank de Boer said after his side's thrilling 3-2 win in their Euro 2020 opener on Sunday. "We can be proud of our performance," De Boer told reporters. "We need to get smarter in these situations," De Boer said of lapses of concentration which led to the two Ukraine goals. "You know the other team will get chances, but you need to make sure it doesn't happen through your mistakes." De Boer said he was confident his team would improve heading into the next Group C match against Austria on Thursday.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 22:07 UTC
Biden says Queen Elizabeth asked about Putin and Xi
(Jun 14): U.S. President Joe Biden said Britain’s Queen Elizabeth reminded him of his mother and that she had asked about China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin as they had tea at Windsor Castle on Sunday. "I don't think she’d be insulted but she reminded me of my mother, the look of her and just the generosity," Biden, 78, told reporters shortly before departing London. She wanted to know what the two leaders that I -- the one I'm about to meet with, Mr Putin, and she wanted to know about Xi Jinping, and we had a long talk." Anyway, she was very gracious," said the president who confirmed he had invited the monarch to the White House. Ahead of that, Jill Biden said they had been looking forward to meeting the queen and that it was an exciting part of the visit for them.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 18:22 UTC
Women Entrepreneurship: Community, structural support crucial for growth of female entrepreneurs
The pandemic accelerated the growth of digital entrepreneurship and more women have embraced digital businesses, the report continues. Nonetheless, it adds that more can be done to promote women entrepreneurship and help women overcome challenges. However, widespread differences between men and women in digital and financial inclusion continue to hold back women entrepreneurs,” says Makhtar Diop, managing director of IFC. Digital Edge spoke with three women entrepreneurs who utilise technology in their businesses, for an insight into their personal journeys. But she points out that it is important for women entrepreneurs to have the right support network outside of the family.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 16:07 UTC
Start-up: From engineer to IoT entrepreneur
Like many Malaysian graduates in electronics engineering, Teng Kong Leong began his career in the 1990s as an engineer at the big electrical and electronics (E&E) multinational companies in Penang. “The good thing about working for a multinational company is the abundance of knowledge you can gain. By 2018, Wondernica Technologies Sdn Bhd, which provides end-to-end IoT solutions, was up and running. Our cold chain logistics IoT product monitors the temperature inside the truck,” he explains. Other IoT companies only do hardware or software; we do both,” says Teng.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 16:07 UTC
Cover Story: Equality a digital illusion
When the coronavirus pandemic struck and the internet became a prerequisite, digital accessibility increased — but only for the able-bodied, those with all five senses intact. Digital inclusion, specifically, is the goal of providing equivalent access to a digital interface to all users, regardless of their abilities. “So, digital accessibility requires technology designers and policymakers to consider people with different needs. Meanwhile, NCBM has assembled a team of 20-plus PWDs to train them in digital accessibility. People with disabilities (PWDs) come up against all sorts of barriers as things are rarely designed with them in mind.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 16:07 UTC
Get the most out of your TV viewing experience with the Samsung Neo QLED 8K
The Samsung Neo QLED 8K not only lives up to that promise but exceeds consumer expectations by redefining the role of the TV in the home. As people spend more time at home, the new Samsung Neo QLED 8K allows them to get the most out of their device. A richer viewing experienceSamsung's Neo Quantum Processor 8K ensures superior viewing experienceNo matter what you are watching, the Samsung Neo QLED 8K makes it better. The Samsung Neo QLED 8K also features FreeSync Premium Pro, delivering clean, smooth animation while eliminating stutter and screen tearing. To find out more about the Samsung Neo QLED 8K, log on to https://www.samsung.com/my/tvs/qled-tv/highlights/
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 15:56 UTC
Man electrocuted by farm fence in Gua Musang
GUA MUSANG (Bernama): A 56-year-old man was electrocuted after he was believed to have connected his household electricity supply to a fence around his nearby farm to prevent animals from entering the farm in Kampung Star Baru here. Mokhtar Mat Nor was found dead by his neighbour at about 8am on Sunday (June 13), said district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo. He said based on preliminary investigations, the victim was believed to have died three days ago after his leg was caught in a coil of wire which was connected to his house from the fence around the farm. The power supply had to be disconnected before the body could be removed from the spot, he said when contacted. He said the body of the victim was sent to the Gua Musang Hospital for a post-mortem.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 12:27 UTC