New initiatives from the ground up
The politico explained that ABIM (the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia) is pushing for Bangsa Malaysia. Intrigued, I spoke to Anas Zubedy of Rasuah Busters and Abim president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz to get an idea of their initiatives. Anas believed if we managed to mitigate corruption as low as possible, Malaysian politics would be more advanced, deeper, effective and efficient. Abim president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz gave me a lengthy explanation of his movement’s Bangsa Malaysia concept. On the ground, social media and WhatsApp, I get a sense that some Malaysians are getting fed up with politicians.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 22:30 UTC
Covid-19: Hidden in our midst
THE prevalence of sporadic Covid-19 transmissions shows that there are a lot more undetected positive cases well hidden and widespread among the population. Sporadic transmissions account for about 80% of the current Covid-19 cases in the country, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah earlier this month. Sporadic cases refer to cases where the source of infection is not known, and the cases are not linked to any clusters. According to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba, 60% of the total number of Covid-19 cases recorded between January and April were sporadic, and that the states with the highest number of sporadic Covid-19 cases are Selangor and Johor as well as the federal territory of Kuala Lumpur. Dr Leow: Eat healthily, get enough rest and avoid stress to strengthen your immune system.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 22:18 UTC
Different virus strain in pets
GEORGE TOWN: Coronavirus contracted by household pets have been around for decades and is an entirely different strain compared to the newly-discovered Covid-19 that infects humans. “The coronavirus that affects pets, more commonly dogs, usually affects their gastrointestinal and digestive systems. “Whether it is due to coronavirus scares or economic difficulties, pet owners should not simply dump their pets. She also said the coronavirus that affects pets is totally different from Covid-19. I have been around dogs for most of my life and I have never seen anyone infected by the strain that affects dogs.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 21:56 UTC
1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine offered to senior citizens
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): A total of 1.24 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine is offered to the elderly in the second round of the vaccination offer, which is open for booking of appointment slots at noon tomorrow. The PPVAZ involved include those at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang; Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru; Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak and Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara Miri, Sarawak. The others are at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur; Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur; Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Selangor and Ideal Convention Centre, Shah Alam, Selangor. “As announced earlier, the bookings are only open for those aged 60 years and above in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor and Sarawak. The CITF also encouraged the young to assist the elderly in booking the appointment slots for vaccination to ease the process for them.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 22, 2021 13:30 UTC
Syed Saddiq questioned for almost three hours over video on death of detainee
KUALA LUMPUR: Police spent almost three hours quizzing Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman over a video he posted on Instagram. "He was asked to assist investigations involving a 57-second video clip titled #JusticeforGanapathy which was posted on his Instagram account. He said the case was being investigated by the Bukit Aman CID Special Investigations Unit (USJT). "I was told the case was being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Commission Act and Section 503b of the Penal Code. He said the video posted was on urging the government to set up the Independent Police Complaints of Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) after the death of A. Ganapathy in police custody.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 12:33 UTC
Gombak gadget store owner helps desperate e-hailing driving who had only RM24 in his wallet
The man then opened his wallet to show Mohd Fadli its contents, saying,"This is all that I have. "Just promise that you won't lie to me and that you would pay up when you have extra cash," said Mohd Fadli. He said that the man had tears in his eyes and even told Mohd Fadli to keep his IC as collateral, to which he declined. "At this time, he did not say anything more, tears just ran down his face," said Mohd Fadli. Congratulations all," said Mohd Fadli.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 10:47 UTC
Heart and Soul: To all the fathers who put service before self
Though I write this in memory of my father Ramalingam Ganeson, I dedicate this to all fathers who place service before self and who make unconditional sacrifices for their families. A childless couple known to the family and based in Malaya had expressed an interest in adopting my father. His sporting ability helped him to procure a much-coveted ticket into the prestigious Victoria Institution, so he moved to Kuala Lumpur with his maternal uncle. Enrolling in the Technical College in Kuala Lumpur was his next milestone. Journeying on a bicycle from Kuala Lumpur, he remained there for the rest of his working life.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 10:00 UTC
Don’t worry, there is no shortage of food supply during MCO 3.0, says Agriculture minister
KOTA KINABALU: The people need not worry about any shortage in food supply throughout the implementation of MCO 3.0, says Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. He said this was because food production and supply will not be cut off during MCO 3.0 as the ministry had received the approval from the National Security Council (NSC) to allow all food and agriculture based industries to continue operating. “This includes farmers, fishermen and livestock farmers, ” he said during a meeting with fishermen at Kg Terusan Sugut, Beluran on Saturday (May 22). Kiandee said the food and agriculture industry is considered as part of the essential services and will continue operating by abiding strictly to SOPs. Anyone with queries with regards to MCO 3.0 can contact the Crisis Management Centre (CMC) operation room at 03-8870 1491/1664 while information on related matters can also be obtained via http://mafi.spab.gov.my.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 09:22 UTC
Message from Patient #33: Get Vaccinated!
One year ago, I was known as Patient #33 as I was amongst the earliest Covid-19 patients of the Kayangan cluster. While in hospital, I was captivated by the sacrifices of our frontliners and wrote an anonymous article — Thank You from #33, published by The Edge. If anyone should feel a sense of immunity, it would be an ex-Covid patient like me. Prominent lawyer Rosli Dahlan — who was the 33rd confirmed Covid-19 patient in Malaysia — is also known as Patient #33. Read also:Trust in MoH's decisions, says Patient #33Covid 19 quarantine: Perspective from a patient, lawyer Rosli Dahlan
Source:The Edge Markets
May 22, 2021 08:03 UTC
Cops record Syed Saddiq’s statement over death of detainee
KUALA LUMPUR: Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has given a statement to police after he commented on the death of A. Ganapathy in police custody. "I was told the case was being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Commission Act and Section 503b of the Penal Code. "My mobile phone and Instagram account was also seized by the police on the instructions of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission," he told reporters. He said the video he posted was on urging the government to set up the Independent Police Complaints of Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) after the death of Ganapathy in police custody. "I understand it is still the police responsibility to investigate and I will give them my full cooperation, ” he added.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 07:52 UTC
Vehicles' final resting grounds in Vietnamese village
The rusting husks of old cars, cranes, bulldozers and motorbikes line the streets of Te Lo recycling village, just 60km from Hanoi. This small, former farming community is where Vietnam’s corroded old vehicles go to die. Vast piles of motorbikes, time-worn engines, axles and metal cogs regularly crop up in around 400 recycling yards in the village. A rider transporting a broken motorcycle on the luggage rack of his bike to Te Lo village. According to local reports, almost half of the local population in Te Lo have suffered from some kind of respiratory illness or digestive health issues.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 06:56 UTC
BSN continues to offer financing rescheduling package, repayment assistance
KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) today said it is still continuing with its Financing Rescheduling Package as well as Targeted Repayment Assistance (TRA) programme to assist customers who face financial difficulties in paying their monthly loan or financing instalments. Chief executive Jay Khairil Jeremy in a statement said customers who are in need of such assistance can apply for the packages offered by BSN. "Hence, we are urging customers who still need assistance to immediately apply for the packages offered by BSN," he said. BSN also stressed that any payment assistance taken by the customers will not affect their status in the Central Credit Reference Information System. The applications for BSN Financing Rescheduling Package and Targeted Repayment Assistance Programme can be made via the bank's website at https://www.bsn.com.my/page/TRA.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 22, 2021 05:37 UTC
Our hands are often the first to show signs of ageing
And so, our hands, together with our under-eyes and necks, tend to be the first parts of our body to show signs of ageing. > Age or liver spotsMany of us develop age or liver spots on our hands as we grow older. “Bio-remodeling” skin injectables such as polynucleotide can also be used to plump up the skin in the hands. UV radiation can speed up the loss of collagen and cause premature ageing in the skin of the hands. Habits that may help keep your hands supple and young include moisturising your hands regularly.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 04:52 UTC
China vaccinates its citizens in Thailand
Chinese citizens living here began being vaccinated as part of China’s global campaign to inoculate its nationals living and working abroad. China recently donated 500,000 vaccine doses, and Thailand agreed in turn to inoculate Chinese nationals as it slowly rolls out shots for its own citizens to contain a coronavirus surge that has sickened tens of thousands in the past two months. Yang Xin, minister counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, said Beijing’s “Spring Sprout” programme would benefit tens of thousands of Chinese in the country. An estimated 150,000 Chinese citizens live in Thailand. China has so far supplied six million vaccine doses to the country, most of which Thailand purchased.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 02:00 UTC
Heed the cry of the tiger
In the good old days, according to my dad, people, especially villagers and the plantation folk, feared us, the Malayan tiger, the most. Being a Malayan tiger, we are celebrated; we have legendary aura as king of the Malayan rain forest; we decorate the nation’s coat of arms, and the national football team use us as their name and symbol. At the Global Tiger Summit in 2010, tiger range countries including Malaysia committed to doubling their tiger numbers by 2022. The government has come up with a plan – the National Tiger Conservation Action Plan (NTCAP) – to save my species and the larger ecosystem via the Central Forest Spine Master Plan. I know some of you have contributed, but the funding is inadequate to make real changes in augmenting tiger and biodiversity conservation.
Source:The Star
May 22, 2021 00:56 UTC