Truck driver takes own life after BeiDou, the Chinese version of GPS, failed and resulted in a hefty police fine
Chinese authorities are investigating after a truck driver took his own life after he was allegedly fined 2,000 yuan (RM1,262) because his satellite navigation had become disconnected. The incident has highlighted problems encountered by domestic users of the Chinese-made BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, which the Chinese government hopes will rival the US’ Global Positioning System (GPS). Jin’s experience with the BeiDou system is one shared by truckers across China, Yuan Peng, a 25-year-old former truck driver based in Guangzhou, told the South China Morning Post. He said the BeiDou system is required to be installed on trucks, otherwise the Ministry of Transport will not issue a quality certificate for the vehicles. Posts on the Hebei government website also complained of being fined over BeiDou disconnection issues.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 07:31 UTC
Notice issued against traders selling plain water at above RM1 per glass
SHAH ALAM (April 9): The Selangor Enforcement Division of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) has issued 12 notices against operators of food and beverage business for selling plain water at above the set price of RM1.00 per glass over the past two days. Selangor KPDNHEP director Muhammad Zikril Azan Abdullah said the notices were issued in an operation, Ops Catut 8.0, being conducted for two weeks from April 7 at food premises, including restaurants, fast-food outlets, eateries, and food stalls in the state. "Traders who are served the notice are given two to five working days to supply the necessary information as instructed," he said in a statement today. Muhammad Zikril Azan said the operation was conducted following complaints from consumers on the high charges imposed by traders for a glass of plain water. Consumers can lodge complaints against unscrupulous trade practices at [email protected] or call 1800 886 800 or via WhatsApp at 019-279 4317.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 09, 2021 07:07 UTC
Starchild: Malaysian children share why they love pencils so much
Today I use a sharpener which is easier and safer for little children like me.”Jayden Tan Li Sheng, 8“Pencils are very important. My pencils have an eraser on the top, it can help me to correct my mistakes, ” Jayden Tan Li Sheng, eight, says. Jodie Tan Li Juen, 11Jodie Tan Li Juen, 11, writes, “I bring my pencils everywhere I go. The colour pencils that I have come in pretty boxes,” says Sophie Yap Jyn Qing, eight. Claire Yap Jyn Wei, 5Five-year-old Claire Yap Jyn Wei likes pencils with colourful designs.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 06:56 UTC
Businessman in RM6.3mil cheating case gets 10 years jail, 24 strokes of the cane
IPOH: A 41-year-old businessman was sentenced to 10 years' jail and 24 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here on Friday (April 9) after he was found guilty of 109 charges of cheating and falsifying documents. N. Narendran had been charged with cheating 45-year-old Hafizul Abdul Hamid of more than RM6.3mil in what was allegedly a fake investment scheme. Narendran persuaded the victim to hand over cash and cheques of between RM20,000 and RM350,000 as investments. After the proceedings, Narendran's lawyer RSN Rayer said his client would be filing an appeal at the Ipoh High Court later in the day. He also asked the court for lower bail as his client needs to care for his family.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 05:48 UTC
Fitness tips for the guys
A tight muscle is a weak muscle. A tight muscle, on the other hand, can occur during periods of prolonged inactivity, during exercise and after exercise. Over time, this can result in muscle imbalances with the shortened muscles becoming “tight” and the lengthened muscles becoming weak. Halfway through, you experience a painful cramp or spasm – that’s one of the signs of a tight muscle. Try a group fitness classWhen it comes to group fitness classes, kickboxing classes might be more up the male alley.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 04:52 UTC
Creative Income: When the going gets tough
In this article, Wealth talks to a former banker and two outdoor educators who lost their jobs during the pandemic. As clichéd as it may sound, when the going gets tough, the tough get going. “At one point, the income generated from these classes was able to fully replace the income I earned when I was working with the bank,” he says. Sofia managed to earn a monthly income that was “more than what a local fresh graduate” would get. Of his side jobs, Yung says the tech support work for online conferences is the main income contributor.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 09, 2021 04:07 UTC
My Say: The country needs a complete restructuring
A lot of the intellectual thoughts by academics highlighted by Brother Faisal (Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz) in his book on Cosmopolitan Islam, Kosmopolitan Islam & Pembinaan Bangsa Malaysia, stood out to me. CIMB has become a mini version of Bangsa Malaysia, and I am proud of the joke that CIMB stands for “Chinese, Indian, Malay Bank”. In conclusion, our country needs a complete restructuring. I am glad that ABIM (Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia) has decided, without any hesitation, to rise to the challenge. The above is a translated excerpt from his keynote address during the launch of the book, Kosmopolitan Islam & Pembinaan Bangsa Malaysia, at Sidang Kemuncak Bangsa Malaysia 2021 on March 27.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 09, 2021 04:07 UTC
MCMC issues public inquiry notice on revision of MSQOS
The Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will commence a Public Inquiry on the proposal for revised Mandatory Standards for Quality of Service (MSQoS) related to telecommunication services and introduce a new MSQoS for telco customer service. MCMC in a statement said the MSQoS are the (new) Customer Service, Wireless Broadband, Wired Broadband and Public Cellular Service. It said the public inquiry was aimed at collecting the views of the public and all stakeholders on the proposed new standards related to the services involved to replace the existing MSQoS. The public and all stakeholders can provide their feedback on its official website at www.mcmc.gov.my starting today until June 4 and MCMC will consider all views to support or to amend the proposed MSQoS. MCMC monitors and regulates the implementation of the quality of service of all relevant service providers and enforcement action will be taken towards any failure to comply to the standards.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 03:31 UTC
Bridging online and offline retailing as Malaysia moves beyond MCO
Other panellists were FashionValet and The dUCK Group co-founder Vivy Yusof and Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) CEO Surina Shukri. Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad, Malaysia Retail Chain Association's president Shirley Tay and The Food Purveyor's CEO Geoff King. And that retained a lot of our loyal offline retail customers," said Yeoh. Other panellists were AEON Retail CEO Shafie Shamsuddin, and Heineken Malaysia digital and technology director Janina Vriesekoop. Shafie said the future would see a mix of offline and online retail.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 02:10 UTC
Working from home takes a physical toll – and companies are trying to profit from that
Lindy Burns had every intention of getting a proper desk and chair after the pandemic forced her to start working from home. Office workers had professional workstations and, at many companies, access to ergonomic specialists. Besides the usual office basics, employees have used the money to buy espresso machines, slippers, bean bag chairs and an “office snack shelf”. Netflix, LinkedIn, Google and Nike were among the 250 companies that purchased Hyperice products for their remote workers. “But I don’t have a desk to work at it with.” – Los Angeles Times/Tribune News Service
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 01:52 UTC
Umno is not a communist party, says Nazri after gag order
PETALING JAYA: A defiant Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz has hit back at Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan following a gag order issued by the party against him. He said the Pontian MP has no right to silence him as Umno isn't a communist party. Commenting further on the infighting in Umno, Nazri said he was not aligned to anyone and is acting in the best interests of the party. Nazri also reiterated his calls for Ahmad Zahid to resign as party president, saying that his ongoing court case has been a liability to Umno lately. However, Ahmad Zahid and Anwar have since denied the authenticity of the audio recording, and instructed their officers to lodge reports over the matter.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 00:33 UTC
It was theft, lawyer for Najib claims
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal was told that what had happened to the RM4bil loaned by the Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) to SRC International Sdn Bhd was a theft and not a misappropriation of funds by former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The monies were on loan from KWAP to SRC International for the purpose of investments where SRC should have gained profits from. It was a theft, ” the lawyer added. The lawyer also submitted that Najib should not be held liable for the alleged actions of his mandate holder, Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, who is also a former SRC CEO. “We should deal directly with who misappropriated the money, ” Harvinderjit said.
Source:The Star
April 08, 2021 23:26 UTC
Cops to get over 2,000 bodycams by September
“We expect the men and women in the police force will be able to use the body cameras by September or November this year. “The body cameras will be used by those on patrol as well as during special operations. “Proper usage of the body cameras enables my men to prove that whatever action taken by them is transparent and recorded for later verification. Meanwhile, Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and Snatch Theft (Marah) founder Dave Avran welcomed the use of body cameras by the police. “The police should be fully aware of privacy laws and engage the relevant stakeholder groups before using the body cameras, ” he said.
Source:The Star
April 08, 2021 23:15 UTC
Hup Wei feeling jumpy after long layoff
PETALING JAYA: Lee Hup Wei has mixed emotions ahead of the Malaysian Athletics Grand Prix in Bukit Jalil this weekend. Hup Wei, who last featured in the Sydney Classics in February last year with an effort of 2.16m, is unsure of his current form. I’m not sure whether I will be able to do a decent jump, ” said Hup Wei, who featured in the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics. If Hup Wei fails to beat or equal the qualifying mark, he can still feature in Tokyo based on his world rankings. Hup Wei became the first Malaysian to qualify for the final in the World Championships in Doha, Qatar two years ago, where he did a personal best of 2.29m in qualifying.
Source:The Star
April 08, 2021 23:15 UTC
Couple stay home for Raya
MELAKA: A security guard from Klebang Besar here will not get to balik kampung to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with his family in Terengganu even if the interstate travel ban is lifted. Khairil Anwar Sulaiman, 41, said he last visited his family in Paka, Terengganu, for Hari Raya five years ago. But I will pray for the travel restriction to be lifted for this Hari Raya. No one should endure our anguish of not being together during Hari Raya, ” he said in an interview here. “The furthest we had travelled since 2016 was to the National Heart Institute (IJN) and Kuala Lumpur Hospital, ” he said.
Source:The Star
April 08, 2021 23:15 UTC