Condo raids were lawful, says Ayob
JOHOR BARU: Johor police have defended their raids on several units of a condominium linked to “Nicky Gang” at Setiawalk in Puchong last month. “About 70 raids were carried out to arrest the leader and founder of Winner Dynasty Group, whose operations are based there, and other syndicate members, ” he said in a statement. Comm Ayob said out of the 70 raids, 45 of them were carried out at several units of the condominium at Trigon Residence Setiawalk in Puchong. Comm Ayob said the raids were done in accordance to provisions of the law under the Code of Criminal Procedure and Security Offences (Special Measures) Act. Separately, several owners claimed that their units were damaged during the police raids, causing them to suffer thousands of ringgit in losses.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 00:22 UTC
Officially Malaysian at last
Dr Wee, who is also the Ayer Hitam MP, had been helping the family with their application. This is the best Ramadan for me, ” Abd Rahman said as he accepted the letter from Dr Wee. Dr Wee said he was happy to see the two individuals finally receiving their citizenship. Earlier, Dr Wee had handed over aid to some 32 mosques and 95 suraus in the Ayer Hitam parliamentary constituency. Dr Wee added that this could also prevent road users from being blacklisted due to unpaid summonses.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 00:11 UTC
Are employers using Zoom too much?
An April study from Wundamail Research said 42% of people contributed nothing to the call and 73% of respondents considered doing a Zoom meeting "work done" — giving the illusion of being productive. Here are some expert opinions:Q: Should businesses scale back the time they spend in Zoom meetings? Kelly Cunningham, San Diego Institute for Economic ResearchYES: There are limits to usefulness and effectiveness of Zoom meetings. Zoom meetings tend to increase cognitive load taking up considerable conscious memory capacity. We will move forward not in a Zoom or Not to Zoom world, but with more tools in our communication toolshed.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Malaysian hiker goes on an unforgettable Kilimanjaro trekking expedition
Our long-awaited Kilimanjaro trekking expedition in September 2014 required four flights and around two days of travelling from Malaysia to Moshi, Tanzania, where the mountain is. My friends (Henry and Paige) and I got our briefing from the guide, Mcdeme, the day after we arrived. It was a hot sunny day, but thankfully we reached our stop at the Shira campsite at around noon. I cried out of joy and exhaustion; I had finally achieved my dream of conquering Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in the African continent. If you are passionate about hiking and in particular, mountaineering, Mount Kilimanjaro should be on your list.
Source:The Star
April 18, 2021 00:00 UTC
Turn down that sound
Legally, the maximum sound level permitted for motorcycles is between 92dBA and 99dBA, depending on the type of bike and manufacturing year (dBA, which stands for “A-weighted decibels”, is a measure of sound). Aside from motorbikes, vehicles like cars and lorries are allowed a range of maximum sound level between 80 and 88dBA, which may sound like a noisy restaurant. “Those who breach the sound levels will be subject to a maximum compound of RM2,000 and a written notice instructing the motorist to repair or reinstall the exhaust according to its original specifications from the manufacturer. “As a result, air and water quality improved, and there were reduced noise levels and land surface temperatures. “The sound also acts as a signal for other vehicles, especially cars to be aware that a motorcycle is close by.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 23:48 UTC
Phase two of national immunisation plan begins April 19
CLICK TO ENLARGESenator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi, who represents the OKU community, said its members were grateful to be included in the second phase of the vaccination programme. “We, especially the OKU community, cannot afford to let our guard down, ” she said. As of March 28, about two million people had signed up under phase two, though the original target was nine million people. He said while there were many means to register for the vaccine, the OKU community faced challenges, especially the visually impaired and those without limbs. Despite the challenges, Silatul said the OKU community was appreciative of their inclusion in the second phase of the national vaccination drive.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 23:15 UTC
Practice, practice, practice
It was I who would chase them to take us to the range or to work on our short game. I always practice with a goal in mind, what I want to achieve in that practice session. This is such a crucial part of the game and I can’t stress enough the importance of spending time practicing the short game. After so many years of being a professional golfer, practice has become an integral part of my life. So keep practicing hard and practice smart, it just makes your game better and stronger.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 23:15 UTC
Life lessons in marathon keep Kipchoge going the distance
Among those competing today against Kipchoge will be 2012 Olympics marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda. It will be Kipchoge’s first outing since his surprise loss at the London marathon in October when he was eighth, more than five minutes slower than his world record of 2’01:39. “The race will be crucial in the preparations for the Olympics marathon on Aug 8 in Sapporo. In November 2019 in Vienna, Kipchoge achieved a sports milestone when he ran a full marathon distance in a once-inconceivable time of 1’59.40. Kipchoge had won 10 straight races up until the London marathon defeat.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 23:14 UTC
Clap your hands
TEACHERS and parents, this week we have another playful and participative poem on our hands that can be used for language work. Clap hands fastWith your best friend. Clap, clap, clap. It describes the different movements you can make while you clap your hands. Think of all the action words (verbs) that hands can do and write these words in between your fingers and around your traced hand.
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April 17, 2021 23:03 UTC
Who would get your ‘unpopular’ vote?
IF you could “vote out” a politician and stop him or her from participating in politics for a decade, who would you choose? “We repeat the same thing, which is we vote them back into power even though they are not into nation-building. “We need to get rid of these cold war politicians. “They wanted politicians who have engagement with the people and are transparent, have clear integrity and are clean, ” he said. So who would you vote out from politics for a decade?
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 23:03 UTC
Snooker: World champion O'Sullivan wins as fans return to Crucible
SHEFFIELD, England (Reuters) - Ronnie O'Sullivan started his World Championship defence with a 10-4 win over Mark Joyce on Saturday as fans were allowed back into sporting events in England for the first time this year. More than 600 tickets were sold for the three sessions at the Crucible as part of the government's pilot scheme to help sport out of lockdown after an easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Six-time world champion O'Sullivan, 45, was playing on the first day of the tournament and despite a sloppy start he never looked threatened by Joyce as he entertained the reduced crowd. "It was really nice to have the crowd in because if there was no crowd I could have sunk even lower into my chair," O'Sullivan told the BBC. "You always like to keep them happy because they pay their money to have a good night out.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 22:58 UTC
A salute to our great teachers
SOMETIME ago, I attended an old pupils’ reunion high tea at the premises of our great Methodist English School (MES) in Banting, Selangor. Had it not been for him, English education would not have reached the town so easily. At the time, only parents who could afford it sent their children to English schools in Klang to receive primary and secondary English education. MES was the only primary and secondary English school in Banting. Oswald did not only bring English education to the town, but also civilisation here.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 22:30 UTC
Freedom of expression within legal, cultural boundaries, welcomed at UM
UNIVERSITI Malaya vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor (pic), 50, has come full circle. Warm and down-to-earth, Prof Mohd Hamdi – a “people person who treasures sincerity most” – described his management style as “democratic, hands-on and friendly”. They are my life and my world.”An engineer by training, Prof Mohd Hamdi adopts a hands-on attitude not only when it comes to work, but also life at home. There will be great leaders after me to carry on the journey.”Read on for what Prof Mohd Hamdi has to say about the path ahead. > The UM Strategic Plan 2021-2025 blends e-learning with socialisation.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 21:56 UTC
Respect: a two-way road
From this perspective, respect based on seniority holds significance in Asian cultures where one’s status and age grant the person automatic rights to respect. Ultimately, true respect has to be earned through proving oneself, regardless of status or position. More importantly, I believe that respect is a two-way road. Beyond everything else, a person who does not respect others is undeserving of true respect. True respect is not necessarily based on status, so earn respect by respecting others and treating them well.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 21:56 UTC
Undi18: A 19-year-old’s perspective
I WAS among the youths who recently took part in a peaceful gathering outside the Parliament building to push for the implementation of lowering the voting age. Allow me to address the doubts surrounding the lowering of the voting age and what this delay means, from my perspective as a 19-year-old. I would argue that by lowering the voting age, we place urgency on youths to begin enquiring on national affairs. This brings me to what the delayed implementation of the Undi18 bill means for me. The EC, along with the government, should ensure that the lowering of the voting age is implemented by this July, as promised.
Source:The Star
April 17, 2021 21:45 UTC