Xiao Zhan and the rising fashion influence of Chinese stars
While K-pop stars are certainly in-demand where fashion is concerned, let us not forget the influence of Chinese celebrities. Big names in China have a huge following too, and luxury brands are quick to capitalise on this. Other luxury brands looking East (specifically China) include Burberry, Cartier, Fendi, Christian Louboutin, Emporio Armani, Tiffany & Co and more. In November last year, Forbes reported that China is headed to be the world’s largest luxury market by 2025. Thus, it is only natural that luxury brands are going into overdrive to recruit celebrities that will appeal to China's consumers.
Source:The Star
June 06, 2021 07:01 UTC
No IGP directive to report anti-vaxxers via portal - Bukit Aman
KUALA LUMPUR (June 6): Police have described as fake a message which quoted Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani as asking the public to report anti-vaccine groups to a police portal. Supt A. Skandaguru of Bukit Aman Corporate Communications Department said the fake message, which has gone viral on social media, asked the public to report “anti-vaccine instigators” via https://ereporting.rmp.gov.my/register.aspx. “The portal mentioned in the fake message is actually the portal for Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) pilot service project in several locations for people to make online police reports on non-criminal cases or those requiring further investigations,” he said in a statement today. He advised the public to stop circulating the message. “Anyone having doubts (on authenticity of messages) can enquire with PDRM through the official Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/pdrmsiaofficial/ or other official social media platforms of the police force,” he said.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 06, 2021 06:56 UTC
Six top sportspersons who have battled depression
Here, we look at six other sportspersons who have also struggled with depression. Michael Phelps (swimming)The record-breaking 23-time Olympic champion has often opened up about his battles with depression, saying he struggled after each Games in which he competed. The Robert Enke Foundation was set up in his memory to help educate the public about depression in children. Christophe Dominici (rugby)The France wing, who scored one of rugby’s most famous tries against New Zealand at the 1999 World Cup, suffered from depression. In his 2007 autobiography, he admitted a personal loss had triggered depression and that he had been abused as a child.
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June 06, 2021 04:52 UTC
SPM 2021 exam wil be held in 2022
PUTRAJAYA (June 6): The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2021 examination will be held next year, Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin announced today. He said the oral and practical science tests for SPM 2021 would be held in February 2022 while the written examination in March 2022. Radzi said the Ministry of Education (KPM) made the decision after taking into account the current situation and challenges that SPM 2021 candidates have to go through. "KPM's experience in managing SPM 2020 allows us to move the period or date of the 2021 examination to 2022 and we are confident that all processes related to SPM 2021 will be able to run smoothly as was successfully implemented for SPM 2020," he said in a virtual press conference on the operation of schools. A total of 401,105 candidates registered to sit for the SPM 2020 examination that was held from February 22 to March 25 this year.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 06, 2021 04:26 UTC
MySejahtera's helpdesk: Problems solved for some, challenges remain for others
Twitter user @dytiaaurinh, who shared steps to getting the vaccination date for those above 60 years old by using the feature, said one of her follower's friends successfully secured a date by using it. "A number of people received their appointments at vaccination centres which are far away from their homes when there are others which are closer. I live in Klang but received the vaccine appointment at WTCKL when the closest to my home is IDCC Shah Alam. Similarly, @Rohanaedi1 said her daughter who lives in Samarahan, Sarawak received a vaccine appointment in Miri, which is 518km away from her home. If you would like to check the status of the AstraZeneca vaccination appointment, cancel the AstraZeneca vaccination appointment, or change the date of a appointment, you can proceed to the Helpdesk channel on MySejahtera," tweeted @JKJAVMY on Saturday (June 5).
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June 06, 2021 03:45 UTC
Golf-Amateur Ganne soaking up the adulation at U.S. Women's Open
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - New Jersey high school student Megha Ganne said she is relishing the experience of being a fan favourite at the U.S. Women's Open in San Francisco and vowed to do everything possible to return next year. I'm already counting down the hours until I tee off again," Ganne told reporters. "So I really wanted to embody that today and I got a chance to on a few holes, which was nice." Ganne, who played in the tournament two years ago as a 15-year-old, said having people chant her last name felt great. They're just so adorable and it's crazy to think they're here for me and want to watch me play."
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June 06, 2021 03:11 UTC
Logan Paul got cancelled. Now he’s making more money than ever
Mayweather will be fighting Logan Paul, former champion of the YouTube world. Paul is now making more money from boxing than he ever made from hawking brands as a social-media influencer. Logan appeared on TV shows such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and landed several major endorsement deals. Initially, some boxing fans dismissed Logan as a sideshow, an amateur narcissist giving the sport a bad name. The more that right-minded social critics disapprove of the Paul brothers, the move their stock rises in the ring.
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June 06, 2021 02:01 UTC
Tech giants and tax havens targeted by historic G7 deal
"G7 finance ministers have reached a historic agreement to reform the global tax system to make it fit for the global digital age," British finance minister Rishi Sunak said after chairing a two-day meeting in London. German finance minister Olaf Scholz said the deal was "bad news for tax havens around the world". TAXING TIMESCurrent global tax rules date back to the 1920s and struggle with multinational tech giants that sell services remotely and attribute much of their profits to intellectual property held in low-tax jurisdictions. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he would push for a higher minimum tax, calling 15% "a starting point". The G7 includes the United States, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Canada.- Reuters
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June 06, 2021 00:33 UTC
Data-driven studies will lead to better policies
One way to encourage more people in Malaysia to participate in the e-Census and other data-driven research is to highlight the long-term benefits of contributing to these studies. KRI, a think-tank under Khazanah Nasional Berhad, has employed the census data in most of their major reports, which provide recommendations for policy-making. Simultaneously, the government should enact a data privacy law that includes government data, ” he says, addressing the privacy concerns. “By far, the biggest data-related challenge the World Bank faces in Malaysia is insufficient access to survey data. Robust data ecosystemHigh quality and accessible data will lead to better design of policies and strategies.
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June 06, 2021 00:16 UTC
Healthy (and not so healthy) drinks for kids
It helps keep joints, bones and teeth healthy, helps the blood circulate, and can help kids maintain a healthy weight into adulthood. And of course, tap water is much less expensive than sports drinks, soft drinks and juice. Water and milk are all the drinks kids need, so don’t believe all the hype surrounding many of the other drinks marketed to kids. This includes sports drinks, juice cocktails, soft drinks, lemonade and sweetened water. Many parents ask how much liquid kids need.
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June 06, 2021 00:00 UTC
We’re taking on the world
There is a growing need for youths to be well informed on world events and current topics. “It can help them to express, innovate, exercise agency, and take an active role in understanding and changing themselves, their communities, and ultimately the world. While some parts of the world have pressed ahead in technological advancements, human rights violations continue to persist. “Iklim Dunia” (World Weather) is taught during History and “Save Tasik Chini” is incorporated into Science lessons. “It has to be more thematic and dynamic to reflect what’s happening in the world – today’s information will be different tomorrow.
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June 06, 2021 00:00 UTC
EQ IS WHAT MAKES THE CLASSROOM WORK
MIKE Choong Wai Keng is a lecturer at The Design School at Taylor’s University. Many lecturers and students also do not make mastering soft skills a priority. These are part of the Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) that students would be assessed on in every module, she says, and Taylor’s students receive a second transcript describing their competency in these areas. For Raja Imran (left), the academicians themselves should employ soft skills in order for students to absorb knowledge. “Not only is this an effective way of learning, it drives students to create products instead of only consuming them.
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June 06, 2021 00:00 UTC
M’sia gets global recognition
That was Prof Dr April Camilla Roslani’s (pic) advice for students. Dr April Camilla hopes the award will open up more opportunities for collaboration that will take the fraternity to greater heights. “Professionally, I am proud that colorectal surgery in Malaysia has gained international recognition. In the recent Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list, Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) were listed as funders of highly cited papers. They are Prof Dr Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman, Prof Md.
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June 05, 2021 23:48 UTC
Life as I see fit
That means I grew up with two people with whom I had to compete and two others whom I had to prove wrong. My parents relaxed the rules as I got older but it hurt to see my brothers free to do as they pleased without any restrictions and my friends having fun without me. When guests visited us, my father would ask me to prepare the drinks even though my brothers were free to help. When I said “no”, his response would invariably be that a woman should know how to do these things. I wish that young girls could grow up without having to worry about anything other than living life the way they see fit.
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June 05, 2021 23:48 UTC
‘A-Level’ above
ELEVEN A-Level students from Sunway College received a total of 15 prestigious Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) awards for their outstanding performance in the recent Cambridge examination series.Sunway is the recipient of the highest number of Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards in Malaysia for the sixth consecutive year, the college said in a press release on May 18. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards celebrate the success of students taking Cambridge examinations in over 40 countries around the world. The ‘Top in the World’ awards recognise those who achieved the highest standard mark in the world for a single subject. “I am incredibly proud of the 15 Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards bagged by our A-Level scholars. “While the past year has brought along its fair share of challenges to our student’s learning experience, these achievements are a true testament of our unwavering efforts in ensuring quality education and continuous support for our students,” said Sunway College A-Level programme director Ruth Cheah.
Source:The Star
June 05, 2021 23:46 UTC