Bitcoin hits three-month low and then rallies on Musk tweets
In his latest tweet, Musk said "Tesla has not sold any bitcoin". Bitcoin fell more than 9% on Monday to as low as US$42,185, its lowest since Feb 8, but rallied back to around US$45,190 as of 0911 GMT. "There is nothing new I can say about Bitcoin — volatile, highly speculative, easy to manipulate: a bubble." On Wednesday, Musk said Tesla would stop taking Bitcoin as payment, owing to environmental concerns about energy use to process transactions. Musk said Tesla would not sell its Bitcoin, but the cryptocurrency has dropped by almost a quarter since Musk's reversal on Tesla taking it as payment.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 17, 2021 01:53 UTC
How to turn your junk into cash
Another person has boxes of things stacked up in her room so much so that her movement is restricted. What if you can sell your junk or trash, remove the clutter in your house and turn them into cash. In these challenging times, it is not wrong to de-clutter your house and turn unused items into cash. There are many online sites that can help you turn your trash, old and unwanted items into cash. Declutter to avoid things landing in landfills and help save the environment by turning your junk into cash.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2021 01:31 UTC
What happens to our digital data when we die?
What becomes of our digital data after our death? Our digital data is becoming increasingly important in our society. Earlier research has shown the importance of preparing one’s digital data for death, even if the process remains tedious. Facilitating it would require a simple tool, so that the individual in question doesn’t leave the responsibility of digital data to another person. After discussing the concepts, most participants felt that preparing data in anticipation of death was important to consider.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2021 00:56 UTC
Viral post on AstraZeneca signup open to all is fake, says vaccine committee
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): A message that has gone viral on social media stating that applications for the AstraZeneca vaccine is open to all in Malaysia is fake, said the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee. It said in a statement on Sunday (May 16) night that the link https://www.vaksincovid.gov.my/en/register that went viral was only for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme and not for the AstraZeneca vaccine. The committee also advised the public to be cautious of viral messages and to only obtain verified information through the committee’s official social media channels on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account @JKJAVMY. On May 2, the government opened the voluntary registration for AstraZeneca vaccination to eligible individuals aged 18 years and above and the vaccination process began on May 5. On Sunday, National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that more opt-in registration for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines will be opened for residents in the Klang Valley and several other states, and an announcement on the matter would be made next week.- Bernama
Source:The Star
May 17, 2021 00:52 UTC
Apply online for new tax prefix code tomorrow
PUTRAJAYA: An exercise to allow more categories of taxpayers to register for their income tax number through e-Daftar as well as changing the prefix of individual taxpayers (from SG and OG to IG) will start tomorrow. “The process of setting the new prefix will involve two phases, namely phase one for new individual taxpayers registered through LHDN’s system. “Phase two will involve changing the prefix of existing individual taxpayers in stages, ” it said. LHDN said changing the prefix would not involve any changes to the taxpayer’s existing individual income tax number. The setting and changing the prefix SG and OG to IG for individual taxpayers could facilitate the management of taxpayers and avoid confusion among individual taxpayers.
Source:The Star
May 17, 2021 00:11 UTC
B40 ladies sell cookies to make ends meet
The head of the Community Kitchen at the Batu Muda People’s Housing Project (PPR), Noraizah Yahya, said the group of about 20 women were able to sell 35,000 biscuits and 1,000 hampers. This, she added, was made possible with support by the Community Kitchen project started by NGO Women of Will. One of the participants, Norshuhadah Nasaruddin, said she hopes that the project will be extended to the larger B40 community as well as underprivileged women. “My confidence to earn a sustainable income is much higher now due to the opportunity given to me, compared with many B40 women who don’t have a stable income under the current difficult circumstances, ” she said. Jennifer Aleeya Wong, vice-president of group corporate affairs at Edra, said the power company had been helping underprivileged women the past five years and was committed to continuously supporting B40 women during the pandemic.
Source:The Star
May 16, 2021 23:55 UTC
The TV man can, but the trade’s dying out
JOHOR BARU: Modern consumer habits have turned electrical repair shops like 76-year-old Cheng Hau Git’s into a sunset trade. “When I first started my business in 1972, television sets were uncommon, so I mostly repaired radio sets, irons and other household appliances. “But when it gained popularity in the 80s and 90s, there were always television sets for me to repair. After bulky television sets were phased out by LED, OLED and the likes, the people seldom sent their sets for repairs anymore. Aside from electronic product repairs, Cheng has been providing door-to-door wiring and repair services for his regular customers in Johor Baru and Skudai to survive.
Source:The Star
May 16, 2021 23:37 UTC
Soccer-Alisson saves Liverpool's season, with a goal
In the fifth minute of stoppage time with Liverpool and West Brom locked at 1-1, Alisson left his goal and ran forward to offer his assistance in the opposite penalty area. It was the first time in Liverpool's history that a goalkeeper had scored a competitive goal and what a crucial one it could prove to be for Juergen Klopp's side. It was an emotional moment for Alisson who dedicated his unlikely goal to his father who drowned in February. Tottenham beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 with Harry Kane scoring his 22nd Premier League goal of the season as his side moved above West Ham on goal difference. In the day's other game Crystal Palace twice came from a goal behind to beat Aston Villa 3-2 -- Tyrick Mitchell scoring the winner late on with his first career goal.
Source:The Star
May 16, 2021 22:16 UTC
Cyclist owes keirin gold to three Ps – patience, persistence and perseverance
PETALING JAYA: Cyclist Mohd Fadhil Zonis went one step better to deliver a stunning win in keirin to make Hong Kong a happy hunting ground for Malaysia. Malaysia have also done well in Hong Kong before when Fadhil’s illustrious senior Azizulhasni Awang romped to a historic keirin win in the World Track Cycling Championships in 2017. There was a window of opportunity during the keirin final and I gave my all, ” said Fadhil. “It’s good to repeat what Azizul did here (Hong Kong Velodrome) when he became the world champion although mine is a different competition. Fadhil’s campaign in Hong Kong, however, came to an end later yesterday after he was eliminated in the sprint quarter-finals by Wakimoto.
Source:The Star
May 16, 2021 21:18 UTC
Soccer-Zidane rejects reports he has told Real players he is leaving
BILBAO (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane played down reports linking him with an exit from the club following his side's 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. The win means Real go into the final day of the season still in the title race, two points behind league leaders Atletico Madrid who have 83. Some local media reports earlier in the week suggested he has already told the players he is leaving the club at the end of the season - something he denied. "People outside the club can say whatever they like, but I would never, ever say that to my players." Zidane is in his second spell at Real, having won three consecutive Champions League titles in his first between 2016 and 2018.
Source:The Star
May 16, 2021 19:55 UTC
Soccer-Emotional Alisson the unlikely goalscoring hero for Liverpool
(Reuters) - Goalkeeper Alisson Becker fought back tears as he was the unlikely goalscoring hero for Liverpool in a 2-1 Premier League victory at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday that keeps alive their Champions League qualification hopes. But nobody followed me and I was lucky and blessed to score," Alisson told SkySports. The cross was brilliant and I just tried to put my head on the ball," Alisson said. Alisson has endured a difficult time this season due to injury and lost his father Jose in a tragic drowning incident in February. Liverpool have moved to within a point of fourth-placed Chelsea, and three behind Leicester City with those two sides to meet on Tuesday.
Source:The Star
May 16, 2021 18:56 UTC
Social Media: From trending dance moves to sensitivity campaigns
While her classmates either smiled, laughed or remained silent, Ain took to social media to call out the teacher and his inappropriate remarks. After posting the first video, I went to bed and woke up to thousands of views,” she tells Digital Edge. Following her campaign, using the hashtag #MakeSchoolASaferPlace, Ain has received numerous messages on her social media accounts from strangers and seniors about similar experiences. But her campaign has highlighted the fact that TikTok is not just for trending dances and quirky videos. Activism through digital artA number of digital artists have shown solidarity with Ain and her campaign by sharing their art on social media.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 16, 2021 16:30 UTC
Viral post of application for Astrazeneca vaccine open to all is fake, says JKJAV
KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): A message that has gone viral on social media stating that applications for the AstraZeneca vaccine is open to all in Malaysia is fake, said the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). It said in a statement tonight that the link https://www.vaksincovid.gov.my/en/register that went viral was only for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme and not for the AstraZeneca vaccine. The committee also advised the public to be cautious of viral messages and to only obtain verified information through the committee’s official social media channels on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter account @JKJAVMY. On May 2, the government opened the voluntary registration for AstraZenaca vaccination to eligible , individuals aged 18 years and above and the vaccination process began on May 5. Yesterday, Bernama reported National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin as saying that more opt-in registration for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines will be opened for residents in the Klang Valley and several other states, and an announcement on the matter would be made next week.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 16, 2021 16:30 UTC
Tech Fun: What type of social media person are you?
If you are confused by all the social media options available, you are not alone. There is a social media platform for every personality type, however strange and quirky. You don’t mind getting lost in the black hole of Twitter threads, reading witty comments and sometimes heartwarming exchanges. #nojudgment Also, you probably know what #gochuchang #allhailmaangchi and yuzu are, thanks to doom scrolling through Bon Appetit and NYT Cooking’s feed. • TYPE CYou’re too lazy to post on social media, but still want to check out how your friends are doing.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 16, 2021 16:30 UTC
Cryptocurrencies: NFTs and the true value of art
In Malaysia, artists use NFTs not only to make money but also to protect their digital art, using the tamper-proof feature of blockchain. But here [open marketplaces], there are artworks uploaded without the real artist knowing about it,” he says. But they are hopeful about the future of this particular form of digital tokens, especially in relation to the local digital art market. NFTs open up a new way for digital artists to make money from their work. Buyers would be able to know that what they are buying are genuine digital products and this creates value for digital art.
Source:The Edge Markets
May 16, 2021 16:30 UTC