Tengku Zafrul: Appeals for rejected Prihatin applications can be made from Tuesday (June 15)
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Individuals whose Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) applications had been rejected can submit their appeal starting June 15 (Tuesday) until June 30, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul said applicants can submit an appeal with relevant documents to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN). Tengku Zafrul said applicants can submit their appeal using several methods, namely online at https://bpr.hasil.gov.my or by delivering the BPR 2021 appeal form to IRB’s branches or Revenue Service Centres (PKH) or Urban Transformation Centre manually by appointment. "Once the BPR database is updated, payments will be channelled to the applicants in August (for additional BPR) and September (BPR Phase 3),” he said. Tengku Zafrul said applicants can refer to the frequently asked questions posted on BPR’s official portal at https://bpr.hasil.gov.my for further information.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 10:46 UTC
Human Writes: Our treatment of migrant workers will come back to haunt us
This case was prominent, but such conditions are all too common for Malaysia’s two million documented migrant workers. In any case, it’s high time we improve housing for migrant workers, not just for disease control but because it’s the right and humane thing to do. Singapore has also struggled to control Covid-19 in workers’ dormitories, with half the country’s migrant workers infected. Without action, our treatment of migrant workers will keep coming back to haunt us. Human Writes columnist Mangai Balasegaram writes mostly on health but also delves into anything on being human.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 09:56 UTC
BPR appeal period starts June, says Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR (June 13): Individuals whose Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) applications had been rejected can submit their appeal starting June 15 (Tuesday) until June 30, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul said applicants can submit an appeal with relevant documents to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). Tengku Zafrul said applicants can submit their appeal using several methods namely online at https://bpr.hasil.gov.my or by delivering the BPR 2021 appeal form to IRB’s branches or Revenue Service Centres (PKH) or Urban Transformation Centre manually by appointment. “Once the BPR database is updated, payments will be channelled to the applicants in August (for additional BPR) and September (BPR Phase 3),” he said. Tengku Zafrul said applicants can refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQ) posted on BPR’s official portal at https://bpr.hasil.gov.my for further information.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 13, 2021 09:45 UTC
Soccer-Pukki says Denmark game among most difficult of career after Eriksen scare
(Reuters) - Finland striker Teemu Pukki said their Euro 2020 opener against Denmark on Saturday was one of the most difficult games of his career after Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed and required emergency medical treatment on the pitch. Inter Milan playmaker Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of the match while running near the left touchline after a Denmark throw-in and was given life-saving cardiac massage treatment and taken to hospital. "I must say it's been definitely one of the most difficult games of my career. The atmosphere after the game is definitely not as glorious as usual but we got important three points." "Our thoughts are with Christian Eriksen and his loved ones during these difficult times," Sparv tweeted.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 08:44 UTC
Dads to feel the love on Father's Day despite lockdown
PETALING JAYA: Despite having to celebrate Father's Day next week under lockdown, many continue to plan mini surprises to show their love and appreciation for the fathers in their lives. Housewife Diyanah Zainuddin said she is planning on having a simple Father's Day celebration this year with cake and hand-made gifts for her husband, who is the father of her two daughters. The 30-year-old said she wishes to celebrate Father's Day every year now that her kids are toddlers. "I'm looking for a new mug for my husband as he just broke the Father's Day mug that I bought him last year!" For Intan Syazreena, their usual dinner celebration for Father's Day with her entire family will have to be postponed this year and they will celebrate the day with a modest dinner and a home-cooked meal.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 07:41 UTC
Public transport services only need to produce ministry’s approval letter, says Transport Ministry
PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): All public transport services including taxis and e-hailing only need to produce a letter from the Transport Ministry as proof of permission to operate during the implementation period of the lockdown, which has been extended until June 28. It also said that the PSV (passenger service vehicle) licence issued by the Land Public Transport Agency, was no longer required at roadblocks. It was previously reported that PSV was one of documents required to go through the roadblocks. Yesterday, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said all public transport services including taxis and e-hailing were allowed to operate during the implementation of the full movement restriction which has been extended until June 28 in accordance with strict standard operating procedures. The Transport Ministry said each taxi and e-hailing public transport passenger vehicle was limited to two people - the driver and a passenger.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 05:15 UTC
More tips on how to be progressive in private practice
In my previous article, I shared eight tips on how to be progressive in private practice. As mentioned in that article, most specialists pick up their skills while in government service before venturing out into private practice. Here are my remaining eight tips on how to be progressive in private practice. I am also a board member and past president of the Asia Pacific Association of Gynaecological Endoscopy, past board member of the International Society of Gynaecological Endoscopy, and a current board member of Asia Pacific Gynaecological Endoscopy group. Dr S. Selva is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, and fertility specialist, in private practice in Melaka.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 05:03 UTC
Keep these in mind when you first start running
Although we may have all been born to run, running is not for everyone. Slow and steadyMy recommendation is that if you are new to running, start off with walking, then progress to bouts of walk/running, and gradually increase your running intervals until you can run continuously without pain. Forces going through the legs while running can be up to 12 times your body weight. Running with incorrect form or with too much weight can easily result in running injuries. If you have had a running injury in the past, you are at greater risk of running injuries.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 05:02 UTC
Health DG: Over RM2.2mil in unapproved Covid-19 meds, products seized in Interpol-led crackdown, 2,600 websites flagged in M'sia
The Health director-general said Operation Pangea is a global effort coordinated by Interpol which focuses on websites and social media accounts offering dangerous drugs and medical devices. Operation Pangea XIV, which started from May 18 to 25, is Malaysia's ninth participation since it began. Dr Noor Hisham noted that during a raid involving 94 business premises, 61, 864 units of illegal pharmaceutical products, including unregistered psychotropic substances valued at RM 2, 071, 855 were seized. Dr Noor Hisham said the public are advised to ensure that health products sold either online or on-premises have a hologram security sticker and product registration number before purchasing the product. Operation Pangea XIV involves collaboration between several agencies in the Health Ministry and other agencies such as Interpol Malaysia's National Central Bureau, Customs Department, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, Pos Malaysia, and CyberSecurity Malaysia.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 03:48 UTC
Malaysians in Hungary see life returning to normal, thanks to vaccination
There is more freedom now and I can inhale fresh air without the face mask,” she said. People can move about without face mask and go on with their daily routine. So, basically life is back to normal in Hungary,” she said. "I was back in Hungary a couple of months ago and was surprised to see the people there. From wearing the mask outdoor, not to go shopping, I think Malaysians in general are very much disciplined,” she said.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 02:37 UTC
Mysterious flaming stone falls from sky
A FLAMING stone (pic) that reportedly fell from the sky landed at the Negros Occidental High School (NOHS) campus in Bacolod city. NOHS principal Mario Amaca said he and other persons in the school heard a loud explosion at about 4pm on Friday. Janette Sarcillo, the wife of one of the school’s security guards, later said she found the “space stone” which fell near the guards’ barracks.“I saw the flaming object fall from the sky. It grew bigger as it approached and made a loud explosion as it landed,” she said. Amaca said the shiny black stone “is almost as big as my fist and is very hard.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 00:33 UTC
Out-of-control shipping costs fire up prices from coffee to toys
He has had to stop importing giant teddy bears from China because their retail price would have had to double to add in higher freight costs. For instance, anchovies from Peru have largely stopped being imported into Europe because with the higher freight costs they’re not competitive relative to what’s available locally, Espin said. Freight costs are more painful for companies that move clunky, low-value items like toys and furniture. "Someone is bleeding very hard.”Companies are desperately trying to work around the higher costs. "The longer these extreme shipping freight rates last, the more companies will take structural measures to shorten their supply chains, ” Damas said.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 00:22 UTC
When can the show go on?
However, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is cautious about the idea. In Malaysia, the Covid-19 outbreak, which started in January 2020, has had a huge impact on our tourism industry, notes Motac. For the live events industry, it is reported that this sector contributes around RM400mil in revenue yearly for Malaysia. With the surge in cases since April and the implementation of MCO3.0, efforts to revive the tourism industry have been hampered. “Due to that, all arts and cultural activities like live events will not be allowed until the government relaxes the MCO.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 00:21 UTC
Follow your heart when deciding what to study
Just because I do French and History does not mean that I’m going to become a historian who’s good at French. We need a reform of our education system so that more Malaysians can experience the freedom of following their heart. And if we don’t do something now, students will continue to force themselves to study something they may not even enjoy. Arts and Humanities are extremely important because these fields allow us to continuously challenge and improve the world we live in. Arts and Humanities teach us to distinguish between what is right and wrong, as well as to identify the grey areas in between.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 00:11 UTC
Ensuring the nation remains secure
“During the first movement control order, phase one last year, the police was the lead agency in ensuring that the SOP was adhered to. Stopping the prison clustersDuring phase two, some time in May 2020, there was a significant increase in the number of infected cases. “All the efforts contributed to lowering the number of infected cases in the country, ” he says. “The prisons are only supposed to accommodate 45, 000 people but it reached 65, 000 at one point last year. Hamzah says his recovery has given him a second wind, driving him to do the right thing for the nation.
Source:The Star
June 13, 2021 00:11 UTC