Millions lost to car ad scams
KUALA LUMPUR: Cases of online vehicle purchasing scams are on the rise with losses amounting to millions since 2019. In an unrelated development, two groups of food delivery riders were issued compounds for violating the Covid-19 standard operating procedure despite being initially advised not to do so. He was commenting on a social media post by Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh on Thursday, questioning the compounds issued to the food delivery riders. ACP Beh advised the public to adhere to the SOP by not gathering in a group that prevents physical distancing. Those with information on SOP violations can contact Sentul police at 03-4048 2206 or any nearest police station.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 23:03 UTC
‘Going to die’ banner by eatery outlet owner pays off
MELAKA: An eatery owner has come up with a creative banner “Please Support Us!! Going To Die Already...” with an image of a prawn lying upside down. It has managed to attract foodies to her outlet along busy Jalan Tengkera here and the picture of the banner has gone viral too. Anna Lee, 41, who manages the “I Love Penang Street Food” restaurant, decided to put up the banner to get foodies to patronise her shop and others operating nearby. “I took the challenge to venture into the food business using my in-law’s Penang-style menu, ” she said.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 23:03 UTC
How about some help for those who registered early?
Till today, she is still waiting for her vaccination appointment. I accessed the Covid-19 hotline and the MySejahtera Helpdesk, etc, but could not get any help anywhere. registered early and still without a vaccination appointment. With this process in place, those of us who registered early will not be left out or sidelined. Why have seniors as well as those who are high risk who all registered earlier not received a vaccination appointment yet?
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 22:30 UTC
UK to protect population before donating vaccines abroad, minister says
Asked he would prioritise vaccinating teenagers over more vulnerable people globally, Hancock said: "My first duty as health secretary for the UK is to make sure that the UK is protected and safe." Britain has ordered over 500 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for its population of 67 million, most of which are two-shot vaccines. "As and when the UK has excess doses of vaccine, then, if we don't need them, we'll make sure they're available to others," Hancock said. "It doesn't need us to change the intellectual property rules because they are important rules for future investment in future vaccines." (Reporting by Alistair Smout in Oxford, additional reporting by William James and Paul Sandle in London; editing by Michael Holden)
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 16:25 UTC
My Say: Rising government debt and the banking doom loop
However, going forth, in a less sedate interest rate environment, managing this massive debt overhang is likely to throw up numerous challenges, with the potential for a banking doom loop a key challenge. The doom loop refers to the mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship that exists between governments and domestic banks. What happened in Europe was a straightforward case of the banking doom loop. What once appeared to be a mutually beneficial relationship now becomes a death embrace — thus the doom loop. The banking doom loop is just one of the numerous problems that come with debt financing.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 04, 2021 12:11 UTC
CIMB continues to extend financial assistance to affected customers
KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): CIMB Bank Bhd and CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd will continue to extend financial relief assistance programmes for all affected customers, in line with the recent Pemerkasa Plus aid package announced by the Government. The bank said the latest financial relief assistance programmes would be extended to customers who have lost their jobs, B40 customers, microenterprises as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that were not allowed to operate during full lockdown. “Affected borrowers are only required to select their preferred option and approval will be automatic, subject to them meeting the criteria highlighted,” it said. CIMB Group chief executive officer Datuk Abdul Rahman Ahmad said the bank aims to help affected customers stay resilient, given the prolonged challenges. As of end-May, CIMB has processed around 165,000 financial relief applications from individual and business borrowers in Malaysia, amounting to over RM22 billion, with an approval rate of virtually 100%.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 04, 2021 10:30 UTC
Covid-19: Visitors to Pasir Pinji rep's service centre from May 26-June 2 urged to get in touch after assistant tests positive
IPOH: Visitors to Pasir Pinji assemblyman Howard Lee's service centre at Jalan Prince here since May 26 have been advised to get in touch with them. Lee said his assistant has tested positive for Covid-19 and those who came to his service centre for assistance between May 26 and June 2 are advised to get tested. He said his service centre is offering free RTK Antigen tests on Saturday (June 5) and Sunday (June 6) from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Lee said he and his service centre staff were now under home quarantine. "We have closed the service centre temporarily and it is being sanitised," he said, adding that his assistant is currently warded at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 10:27 UTC
SPM 2020 results to be released on June 10
PETALING JAYA: The SPM 2020 exam results will be out on June 10 (Thursday). The results will be announced from 10am onwards, the Education Ministry said. “School and private candidates can check their results through the Examination Syndicate’s website at http://lp.moe.gov.my/ or through SMS by typing SPMMyKad numberroll number to 68886. Earlier, Education Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin had announced, in a Facebook post, that the results would be out on June 10 and the ministry would explain how to access the results. For candidates who do not have Internet access, the Ministry said their respective schools will identify the candidates and inform them of the best method to get their results.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 10:12 UTC
SOCSO coverage extended to domestic workers from June 1
KUALA LUMPUR (June 4): The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR), through the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO), has extended its social security protection coverage to domestic workers effective June 1. He said domestic workers are individuals employed to manage related work for private residences. Mohamad Azman said some 104,400 domestic workers involving 15,000 workers with citizenship and permanent resident status, as well as 89,400 foreign workers, are expected to benefit from the initiative. “Contributions by employers and domestic workers will depend on the monthly salary of a domestic worker. “I would like to emphasise that registration [for contributions] of domestic workers is compulsory under Act 4 and Act 800.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 04, 2021 09:00 UTC
IRB: Flexibility for employers to submit foreign employee forms
PUTRAJAYA (June 4): The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) is offering flexibility to employers to submit forms related to the income tax of their foreign workers, either via email, hand delivery or by post, until Dec 31. According to the IRB, the forms are CP21 (notification of employee leaving Malaysia), CP22 (notification of new employee), CP22A (notice of cessation of employment including due to death) for private-sector employees, and CP22B (notification of cessation of employment including due to death) for public-sector employees. “Realising the difficulty of employers in fulfilling their responsibilities in the Covid-19 pandemic that has not yet subsided, the IRB has agreed to provide flexibility to employers,” said the IRB in a statement today. Previously, effective Jan 1, employers were required to submit the forms either online at e-SPC, hand delivery or by post in accordance with the amendments to Subsections 83 (2), (3) and (4) of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967. The IRB said that effective Jan 1, 2022, it will reimplement the method of submitting the forms, in accordance with the amendments set.
Source:The Edge Markets
June 04, 2021 08:37 UTC
Starchild: Malaysian children love their candy treats
While it is always fun to snack on candy, ensure your teeth are brushed after eating sweet treats. I opt for dried berries and dark chocolate because they are less sugary," says Jayden Tan Li Sheng, eight. Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 8Older sibling Jodie Tan Li Juen, 12, likes chocolate bars like Kit Kat and chewy fruit sweets. These sweet treats are mouth-watering!”Sophie Yap Jyn Qing, 8“I like strawberry and grape flavoured candies, especially those that come in colourful patterns. Even though I enjoy eating candies, Mummy says I can’t eat too much because they can spoil my teeth, ” says Lim Jo Ern, seven.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 06:56 UTC
Your Pet Story: This Shih Tzu brought lots of joy and laughter to his owner
Velvet was so tiny when I first saw him as a month-old Shih Tzu puppy in 2010 – he was so very cute. I loved to play with Velvet and taught him a few tricks like “hand”, “down”, “bang”, and “round and round”. Every time he saw a treat or some food in my hand, he would go round and round me, even without me asking him to do so. Velvet loved to take baths! He brought so much joy and fun into our lives over the past 11 years.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 06:56 UTC
Bukit Aman: Online vehicle scams on the rise, beware of cut-price offers
KUALA LUMPUR: Online vehicle purchasing scams are on the rise with losses amounting to millions and cases from January to May are almost double when compared to the same period last year. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Comm Mohd Kamarudin Md Din said 552 cases were recorded in 2019 with losses amounting to RM3.2mil. "The cases increased some 22.8% last year to 678 cases causing RM5.9mil in losses. Comm Kamarudin also reminded the public to check the bank accounts used by sellers to ensure they are not mule accounts. "The public can access CCID's Semak Mule application and website (http://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule/) to check if the account is used by scammers," he said.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 05:49 UTC
People just wanted to 'ask about my bra', says actress Christina Hendricks
Actress Christina Hendricks, who played Joan Holloway on period drama Mad Men (2007 to 2015), has opened up about constantly having to answer questions about her undergarments. "I don't know one musician or one model or one actor who has escaped that," she added. "Having larger breasts has made it harder for me to shop throughout the years, but I've learnt to love it." She had previously opened up to the British tabloid The Daily Mail's You magazine in 2011 about her breasts. They're so obviously real that anyone who's ever seen or touched a breast would know."
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 05:02 UTC
Working out to look good? It's ok to be a little vain
A healthy body takes on many different shapes, sizes and appearances. Very few ask for a healthy body or long for muscle definition – again, this is where the aesthetics came in. Less body fat, pleasePersonally, all I want is a toned body with minimal body fat percentages. Muscles don't become fat just because we stop exercising, but there are long-term benefits to keeping them toned. If not, I’ll either have to work harder or accept this healthy fat level as a sign of ageing.
Source:The Star
June 04, 2021 04:52 UTC