Protest and reflection: A year after the death of George Floyd
(Reuters) - Bettye and Robert Freeman were sitting in their Boston living room when they heard the clamor on the street outside. It was June 4, 2020, 10 days after the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Still silent, the Freemans - self-described "children of the '60s" who are Black - simultaneously, solemnly raised their right fists. "We've marched, we've protested. The Freemans' photo was among the most memorable Reuters images from the protests after Floyd's death.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 16:13 UTC
LRT train mishap: Malaysians express concern, wish quick recovery for victims
PETALING JAYA: Many Malaysians are shocked by the collision between two trains in a tunnel here along the Kelana Jaya LRT line on Monday night (May 24). On social media, many expressed concern and hoped that those involved in the accident would recover soon. Philip Wong commented on Facebook that he was in another train when the accident occurred. "Whoever went in, I pray for all of you for quick recovery (sic)." Thogai Letchumy Malayandy wrote: "Hope all the victims are safe – sad and shocked to see their condition, some of them badly injured.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 15:45 UTC
The passing of Datuk Teo Chiang Quan: We have lost a great leader, says Rehda
PETALING JAYA (May 24): The Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (Rehda) Malaysia has lost a mentor and a pillar of support, following the passing of Datuk Teo Chiang Quan, Paramount Corp Bhd chairman and executive director, said Rehda president Datuk Soam Heng Choon (pictured). “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Datuk Teo Chiang Quan. We have lost a great leader in our property development and real estate industry,” Soam told EdgeProp.my after receiving the bad news. After battling for 21 days, the 72-year-old Teo passed away at 6.38pm today due to complications from a Covid-19 infection. “We will always remember his selflessness in agreeing to allow his director of Paramount Property (late Datuk Ricque Liew) spearhead the supervision in the construction of Wisma Rehda.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 24, 2021 15:33 UTC
Soccer-Three medals, but Kovacic eyeing first taste of Champions League final
LONDON (Reuters) - Mateo Kovacic has three Champions League winners' medals tucked away but the Croatian has never played a minute of a final. Obviously, I was three years at Madrid and unfortunately I didn't play in a final," he said. "Chelsea is a bit different, obviously it will be huge for me to play in a final." Kovacic was initially a key player for Tuchel when the German coach arrived in January to replace Frank Lampard. The team changed the way we approached the games, more confident and solid at the back.
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May 24, 2021 14:46 UTC
Soccer-Ten-day quarantine deters Man U fans from Europa League final in Poland
GDANSK, Poland (Reuters) - Ten days of quarantine and multiple COVID-19 tests have discouraged some of the most engaged Manchester United supporters from planning a trip to watch the Europa League final on Wednesday in Gdansk, Poland. The self-isolation may end after two negative PCR test results, taken on or before day two and on or after day eight of the quarantine. The Polish authorities have waived the local non-Schengen quarantine rules for British fans arriving in Gdansk on the game day. Supporters should carry a negative test result taken before the flight and a ticket for the final. Conversely, Villarreal fans travelling to the final directly from Spain will only need one negative test before they fly, not depending on whether they opt to travel on match day or one day prior.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 13:52 UTC
Social activist 'Uncle Kentang' gets Commonwealth award for his good works
PETALING JAYA: Social activist Kuan Chee Heng, 58, has been given the Commonwealth Points of Light Award by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his charitable work. Kuan, who is popularly known as Uncle Kentang, said he was honoured to receive the award and would like to share it with all Malaysians. “This award is for everyone because when we do social work, everyone donates, either in the form of cash, kind and even effort. The Commonwealth Points of Light Award is given out weekly to an individual from the Commonwealth in recognition of their social work. He got his "Uncle Kentang" moniker from his approach in helping the needy by donating potatoes instead of rice.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 08:37 UTC
MYEG signs on to be Breathonix breath test distributor in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: My EG Services Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Singapore's Breathonix Pte Ltd to introduce a rapid breath test system for Covid-19 screening in Malaysia.It said in a statement that it will apply for the requisite regulatory approvals and certifications for the Breathonix breath tests to be made commercially available in Malaysia. "Upon completing the relevant approval process, MYEG will be appointed as Breathonix’s exclusive distribution partner to undertake the commercial sale and marketing of its technology and associated systems in Malaysia," it said.Breathonix has developed a real-time breath test system for the qualitative detection of volatile organic compounds that are unique to Covid-19 in human breath specimens. "Compared with Real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR), which is costly and time-consuming, Breathonix’s breath test system is a non-invasive, accurate and affordable solution that can generate results within a minute, making it particularly suitable for mass screening in high-traffic locations," said MY EG.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 07:47 UTC
Unmanned supermarkets to the rescue in Sweden’s rural areas
Enköping, SWEDEN: One after another, grocery stores are shutting down in rural Sweden, leaving villagers to travel miles to buy food. But a new type of shop has sprung up in their wake: unmanned supermarkets in mobile containers. But in July 2020, an automated, unmanned grocery store came to town. Daniel Lundh, who co-founded the Lifvs, has opened almost 30 unmanned stores in rural Sweden and in urban areas with no shops in the past two years. Ironically, the unmanned shops – plopped down in the middle of nowhere – also play a role as a “meeting place” for locals.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 07:08 UTC
MyEG signs MoU to bring in Covid-19 breath test system to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (May 24): My EG Services Bhd (MyEG) has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bring in a Covid-19 rapid breath test system to Malaysia. In a bourse filing, the group announced that it had signed an MoU with Singapore-based Breathonix Pte Ltd, which has developed a real-time breath test system for Covid-19. Users of the test are only required to simply exhale normally into a disposable one-way valve mouthpiece connected to a breath sampler. Following the MoU’s signing, MyEG will apply for the requisite regulatory approvals and certifications for the breath test to be made commercially available in Malaysia. According to Bloomberg, Singapore has approved the breath test, noting that Breathonix is a National University of Singapore (NUS) spin-off startup.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 24, 2021 07:07 UTC
Bank Rakyat extends targeted moratorium for pandemic-affected customers
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Bank Rakyat is extending its targeted financing repayment assistance period for customers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, says acting chief executive officer Datuk Syed Abdul Aziz Syed Hassan"In line with the announcement of targeted financing repayment assistance by the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) on May 12,2021, Bank Rakyat is committed to help customers make their financing commitments using the financial assistance program, ” he said in a statement on Monday (May 24), adding that the bank is aware of the current unstable condition. He said among the criteria of eligible customers to apply for the assistance are customers who have been laid off and have not yet found a new job, customers who are still on unpaid leave, customers who have experienced a reduction in salary or income as well as customers whose spouses are also affected. Besides that, he said Bank Rakyat is also offering targeted assistance to affected individuals who are self-employed or small and medium enterprises by giving flexibility in financing repayment. Extended application for the targeted financing repayment assistance can be made from July 1,2021 by contacting the bank via email at bankrakyatrnr@bankrakyat.com.my with full name, identity card number and mobile phone number to be contacted. Customers can also call the bank’s call centre at 1300-800-5454 or visit the nearest Bank Rakyat branch to reschedule financing repayment.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 06:44 UTC
The relationship between pharmaceutical companies and doctors
There is an unseen bond between pharmaceutical companies and doctors. Pharmaceutical companies need doctors to prescribe their products, and doctors need the financial assistance and marketing capabilities of pharmaceutical companies. The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has a specific guideline on this matter titled Relationship between Doctors and the Pharmaceutical industry (MMC guideline 007/2006), which aims to ensure that doctors are as ethical as possible when dealing with pharmaceutical companies. I always questioned the wisdom of pharmaceutical companies in only sponsoring the heads of hospital departments to such meetings. I always thought that pharmaceutical companies should identify promising young doctors and support them when they need the sponsorship the most, rather than only sponsoring senior, well-established doctors.
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May 24, 2021 04:52 UTC
Covid-19 recoverees recall harrowing experience in ICU
Recalling her ordeal in the ICU, Toh said she vividly remembered the eventful night when her heart rate dropped dangerously low. On how she became infected, Toh said on April 18 she had dinner at a restaurant with a friend who then tested positive for Covid-19 three days later. “I tested positive. This time, he tested positive for Covid-19. After spending eight days in the ICU, Soh was moved to the normal ward but he still required close monitoring and respiratory aid.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 24, 2021 04:41 UTC
Golf-Nicklaus, Woods congratulate PGA Championship winner Mickelson
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. (Reuters) - Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods offered their congratulations to Phil Mickelson on Sunday after the 50-year-old became the sport's oldest major champion by winning the PGA Championship. "Fantastic golf this week at Kiawah," Nicklaus, who won the last of his majors at the 1986 Masters aged 46, said in a video posted on Twitter. "You played great, you didn't make any dumb mistakes, which is the whole key to winning major championships. In collecting his first major since the 2013 British Open, Mickelson, who turns 51 next month, surpassed Julius Boros as the oldest major winner. Woods is recovering from serious leg injuries suffered in a February car crash and was unable to compete in the PGA Championship.
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May 24, 2021 04:17 UTC
Second round of AstraZeneca opt-in bookings for senior citizens still available
PETALING JAYA: Bookings for the second round of the voluntary AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine opt-in registration for those aged 60 and above are still widely available as of Monday (May 24). A check by The Star showed that bookings at the World Trade Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) vaccine dispensing centre are still available from June 8 onwards, while slots are still available from June 16 onwards at Universiti Malaya. In Selangor, those who are interested can register a spot from June 23 onwards at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Meanwhile, Fahmi Hassan said on Twitter that there are still plenty of slots for the AstraZeneca vaccine"Now, there are 1.24 million doses. Those interested can register through https://www.vaksincovid.gov.my/astrazeneca/During the first round of the voluntary opt-in for AstraZeneca, which was made available only to Klang Valley residents, all 268,000 slots were fully booked in less than four hours.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 03:13 UTC
Baskets made by 86-year-old Rungus man in high demand due to social media buzz
KOTA KINABALU: An 86-year-old man's hobby of weaving traditional Rungus baskets known as "barazit" and "saging" has created buzz on social media after his children shared photos of them online. Mongijal’s other daughter, 29-year-old Celia Mongikal said her father only made the baskets as a hobby, was surprised by the overwhelming response from net users. Those living around his village have also gone to his stall to buy from him while many placed advanced orders. He said that Mongijal woke up before 6am on Sunday (May 23) and was already at his stall, waiting for customers. He said the art of weaving these baskets is something that should be preserved and reintroduced to the younger generations.
Source:The Star
May 24, 2021 02:03 UTC