Badminton: No fun for top guns
1 badminton player and it’s harder to stay at the top for a long time. Japan occupy two positions at the top – Kento Momota in the men’s singles and Yuki Fukushima-Sayaka Hirota in the women’s doubles. “Indonesia remain the powerhouse in the men’s doubles while China are still strong in the mixed doubles. 1 players in the women’s singles and mixed doubles events. 1 position in the men’s singles the longest, for 349 weeks until 2017, including a 199-week streak from August 21 2008 to June 14 2012.
Source:The Star
April 23, 2021 23:26 UTC
Turtles will bank on captain Murga again in JDT clash
And Terengganu skipper Carli De Murga has inspired those around him in their Super League matches thus far. The players will be banking on the Filipino international leadership qualities again when they take on table-toppers Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium today. The 32-year-old has adapted quickly with Terengganu and largely thanks to him, the Turtles are currently second with 18 points. “It was a timely boost as it gave us the motivation and confidence to face the defending champions, ” said De Murga. In their last meeting at the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium, JDT narrowly won 1-0 through an early goal by Safawi Rasid in the fifth minute.
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April 23, 2021 22:57 UTC
SPECIAL REPORT-Can the Saudis' oil money help him save the planet?
In this view, as the influential climate scientist Michael Mann puts it, Saudi Arabia "is one of the villains." "I would not claim I had influence, but certainly I have helped and supported the 180-degree change towards a collaborative solution" in Saudi Arabia, he said. For the Saudis, climate change poses "an existential threat," he said, but in a completely different way it does to small island nations, for instance. If KAUST's experiment succeeds, it may allow coral from Saudi Arabia to be transplanted to other parts of the world. Saudi Arabia is diversifying its economy and will become significantly less dependent on oil exports in the coming years, the prince said.
Source:The Star
April 23, 2021 22:34 UTC
Soccer-Stopping Super League was fans' victory, says Liverpool's Henderson
(Reuters) - Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson praised the fans for making their voices heard to protest against the club's involvement in the Super League and thanked them for putting pressure on the hierarchy to withdraw their support for the competition. Liverpool's players had also voiced their opposition to the breakaway league earlier this week before the club's owner John Henry apologised for the "disruption" the decision caused. Stopping the proposal was your victory – you showed you cannot and must not be ignored," Henderson said. Unlike Europe’s elite Champions League competition, where teams have to qualify through their domestic league, the Super League would have guaranteed the founders a place every year. I understand and share the disappointment of our own fans and the wider football community for this failing."
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April 23, 2021 18:09 UTC
Covid-19: It’s up to Education Ministry to decide on school closure, says Ismail Sabri
PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will decide if it is necessary for schools to be closed following a spike in Covid-19 cases linked to the education sector, says Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the decision would be made by the ministry after discussing it with the Health Ministry and the National Security Council. “These authorities will decide if there is a need to shut down schools.However, I would like to remind state education departments to refer and discuss with the Education Ministry for deciding on the matter concerning schools in their states, ” said Ismail Sabri. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba was reported to have said an increase in movement during the early April school holidays, social gatherings and interstate travels contributed to the rise of Covid-19 clusters and cases in the education sector. As of Wednesday (April 21), there were 53 active clusters out of almost 90 Covid-19 clusters that have cropped up since Jan 1 in the education sector.
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April 23, 2021 10:41 UTC
Mocking jubilation on Chinese social media as Chanel loses trademark dispute to Huawei
The Chinese public is crowing on social media after French fashion brand Chanel lost a trademark dispute to telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies this week. On Chinese social media, supporters of Huawei called Chanel “pengci” – a Chinese slang meaning to intentionally pose as a victim to receive compensation. “If you want to pick a fight with Huawei, just say so!”“Does Chanel not want the Chinese market anymore? The trademark dispute with Chanel dates back to September 2017, when Huawei filed the application. “In particular, Chanel’s marks have more rounded curves, thicker lines and a horizontal orientation, whereas the orientation of the Huawei mark is vertical,” the court statement said.
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April 23, 2021 09:33 UTC
Manager: I thought loan shark debt settled, until ex-wife harassed for payment
KUALA LUMPUR: A manager's past dealings with a loan shark have come back to haunt him more than a year after he settled the debt in full. He also posted the old identity card numbers of my ex-wife and her elder sister, and their home address, ” added Wong. ''I am in the construction industry and my business was facing cash flow problems, so I sought a quick loan from a loan shark. ''I made an inquiry on a Facebook page and met with a man who agreed to loan me RM50,000. ''I thought the case was settled until my ex-wife and her family received the messages demanding money, '' he said.
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April 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
Starchild: Malaysian children think the world of their siblings
“My younger sibling Ying Tong is a cheerful and loving girl. I love Ying Tong very much,” says Low Ying Xi, nine. Low Ying Xi, 9Younger sibling Low Ying Tong, seven, writes: “My brother is very playful. I am blessed to have an older brother like Ying Xi.”Low Ying Tong, 7Cieyena Chan Pui Xin, nine, thinks her two brothers are cute and loving. We often share fun stories with each other during mealtime.”Bethany Wang Qi Syuen, 6Six year old Bethany Wang Qi Syuen enjoys doing fun things with her younger brother Asher.
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April 23, 2021 06:56 UTC
Healing words: French psychiatric hospital turns to poetry to relieve distress
Cooped up every day by the pandemic, 79-year-old Francoise is tired of looking at the tower blocks outside her window. The reading is punctuated by little expressions of joy from the patient. 'Moments of humanity'The project began modestly with poetry readings over the phone for anyone needing a little uplift. "It's poetry, literature, theatre that allows us to think about our existence, to realise that we are not alone." Next month, the company will start poetry readings in Paris parks and gardens.
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April 23, 2021 06:33 UTC
My Say: What digital economy do we want?
Over the last 10 years, we have witnessed the unstoppable rise of the tech sector in the economy. It is against this backdrop that the MyDIGITAL plan was introduced, with the aim to transform Malaysia into a “digitally driven, high-income nation and a regional leader in the digital economy”. Since “software eats the world”, distinguishing between a digital and non-digital economy is no longer very useful. The hawker stall owner squarely fits into the MyDIGITAL plan’s definition of the digital economy: “economic and social activities that involve the production and use of digital technology by individuals, businesses and government”. The point is that when digital technologies already are as fundamental to the economy as electricity and running water, policies to increase the dynamism and competitiveness of the economy overall will have a greater effect than policies narrowly targeted to increase digital adoption.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 23, 2021 04:07 UTC
Man claims trial to hurting food delivery man with hammer
GEORGE TOWN: An unemployed 31-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a charge of voluntarily causing harm to a food delivery man. Muhammad Aslam Hashim was charged with voluntarily causing harm by hitting food delivery rider Koay Eng Tat, 40, on the head with a hammer at Block P Desa Permai Indah along Jalan Helang in Sungai Dua here on April 20 at 4pm. The charge was read under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing harm with an instrument, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years or a fine or whipping or any two of the punishments. She then set May 25 for case mention pending an appointment of counsel for Muhammad Aslam and documents. He said preliminary investigation found that an argument broke out between the rider and the 31-year-old man, regarding the delivery of food.
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April 23, 2021 03:50 UTC
Ramadan bazaar crowds following SOPs with no problems reported
TRADERS and visitors at Ramadan bazaars in Penang are embracing new norms as business starts on a good note. At the Bayan Lepas Ramadan bazaar, everyone was seen adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs). Technician Ridzuan Harman, 22, said that the Bayan Lepas Ramadan bazaar had been his favourite spot during the holy month since his teenage years. “Normally, I will buy nasi tomato or nasi kerabu along with traditional kuih that are only available at Ramadan bazaars such as tepung pelita. “I don’t mind adhering to the SOPs as long as the bazaar can operate during the fasting month unlike last year, ” he added.
Source:The Star
April 23, 2021 02:01 UTC
‘Losing hope’: India’s Covid-19 meltdown exposes new front in digital divide
LUCKNOW/MUMBAI: As India’s daily coronavirus cases set global records, people desperately searching for hospital beds and oxygen cylinders are finding help on social media. I don’t know what Twitter is and didn’t think of asking for help on social media,” said Yadav, holding back tears. “Access to anything – beds, oxygen, medicines, doctors – is becoming more and more difficult,” Kumar said. “One needs to know someone or appeal on social media for a quick response. It doesn’t work.”Members of poor, marginalised communities are most at risk of missing out on information and support circulated via social media.
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April 23, 2021 01:52 UTC
UN: Only 55% of women decide own healthcare
THE United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) 2021 flagship report – State of World Population – was launched in cooperation with the Home Affairs Ministry and the HCM Central Youth Union. For the first time, a UN report focused on bodily autonomy without fear of violence or having someone else decide for a person. The report shows that in countries where data is available, only 55% of women are fully empowered to make choices over healthcare, contraception and sexual relations. Only 71% of countries guarantee access to overall maternity care, while only 56% have laws and policies supporting comprehensive sexuality education. Addressing the launch, Nguyen Tuong Lam, secretary of the Central Youth Union, said: “The theme of this year’s World Population Report, ‘My body is my own’, turns the spotlight on bodily autonomy.
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April 23, 2021 01:30 UTC
India’s mid-cap rally may be poised for a break
MUMBAI: The outperformance of India’s mid-cap stocks over their larger peers since the coronavirus pandemic engulfed global markets may take a breather, according to some investors. The S&P BSE Midcap Index has outperformed the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex Index in all but five months since the end of 2019, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. While the Sensex is now flirting with a technical correction after climbing to a record high in February, expensive smaller stocks may have more to lose, the fund managers said. His firm has started nibbling at shares of some large companies and plans “meaningful buying” on corrections, especially in bank stocks. The easy monetary policies of global central banks have lifted mid caps more than large stocks as they were relatively very cheap, but that’s not the situation anymore, Srivastava said.
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April 23, 2021 01:29 UTC