Costly win leaves Selangor coach Neitzel with no peace of mind
Selangor coach Karsten Neitzel is in such a situation. It was a polished display, going by the quality of the second goal where Oliver Buff and Norhakim Hassan combined brilliantly to set up Ifedayo Olusegun in the 39th minute. I need all my players fit because we’re facing Kedah, a top side, ” said Neitzel. Meanwhile, UiTM coach Frank Bernhardt at a loss for words after his team suffered their fifth defeat in six games. With his side at the bottom of the standings with just one point, the German is under fire to produce better results.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 23:15 UTC
Playing guardian angels for a year
JOHOR BARU: A couple has demonstrated exceptional neighbourly love by taking care of their neighbours’ children for more than a year while their parents were stranded in Singapore. Aside from sharing home-cooked meals with the children, they also helped buy daily essentials and made sure they were safe. Recently, the neighbours decided to apply to the Malaysian and Singaporean governments to bring their children over. We are happy they finally got to reunite with their parents, ” said Muthusamy, who had worked in Singapore for 28 years before retiring. He added that they had no problem helping to look after the children for the past one year.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 23:06 UTC
Most looking forward to face-to-face learning
PETALING JAYA: After a bumpy year of online classrooms and missing their classmates, most students are excited to finally resume in-person learning. The 17-year-old science student said the past year of mostly online learning had been overwhelming, adding that she had received more homework. She still prefers in-person learning although she and her three other siblings enjoy good Internet connection and reliable gadgets at home. Year Four pupil Ariff Zaffran Khairil Azlan, 10, said learning online was not enjoyable at all compared to being in classrooms. In anticipation of continuous online learning, she has also invested in second-hand laptops for her three children, aged 15 to 19.
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April 04, 2021 22:43 UTC
Cover Story: How smart are our cities?
But it can be easy for “smart cities” to become merely a buzzword. Smart city pilot projects have been abandoned and the technologies underused, observes Brice Richard, digital and smart city lead at Arup, a Singapore-based design and engineering firm. There needs to be a broader approach to how smart cities are adopted in the country”, he adds. Selangor: Collecting data for smart decision-making The Smart Selangor Delivery Unit (SSDU) was established in 2016 to make Selangor a liveable smart state by 2025. The Selangor Gigabit Network and Smart Selangor Data Centre provide connectivity and cloud storage for the state government, while the Smart Selangor Operations Centre monitors selected critical state services.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 04, 2021 16:07 UTC
Digital Platform: Helping businesses break into China
NeuXP, an integrated digital banking platform, aims to transform the user experience in the fields of digital banking and business tools, especially for non-residents, says Mah. “Our main aim is to be the best digital companion for non-residents globally, not just in the digital banking space but also in the area of business expansion,” says Mah. NeuXP’s core service, a digital banking platform that will be launched in the third quarter of 2021, is more than just a banking app, claims Mah. This ensures that they remain compliant with local regulations and gain direct access to local digital services that manage their back-end processes, he adds. The service also provides access to local platforms such as WeChat and Baidu, so business owners can reach out to their audience in China, like any local business.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 04, 2021 16:07 UTC
Start-up: Fresh seafood on demand
The freshness of seafood is paramount to most diehard seafood eaters. I came up with this idea and wondered if I should try it, because just like agricultural produce, most people want fresh seafood. We decided to stick mainly to local seafood because I want to encourage our own fishermen. Over 30 types of whole local seafood and pre-cut steaks of fish — between Peninsular and East Malaysia — are available to consumers. “Besides having our local produce recognised, we really wanted to show that our seafood is just as good as imported seafood.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 04, 2021 16:07 UTC
E-Commerce: Brand building for online success
Specifically, with e-commerce supply chains now spanning the entire world, it may no longer be enough to simply carry on as a trading company in e-commerce form. “There are two kinds of online merchants: the online trading company and the brand owner. As the name suggests, an online trading company simply identifies products with some demand, buys in bulk from a manufacturing hub like China, and then imports them to Malaysia to sell. Other than the online trading company, there is also the online brand owner. “To be fair, for both classes of online merchants, I don’t think it’s possible to get away entirely from the fact that the vast majority of online sales in Malaysia tend to be generated from marketplaces.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 04, 2021 16:07 UTC
Swimming-Leukaemia survivor Ikee defies odds by securing Olympics berth
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese swimming star Rikako Ikee defied the odds and secured an Olympics berth after the leukaemia survivor won the women's 100-metre butterfly at the national championships on Sunday, less than eight months after she returned to competition. She then broke into tears and took some time to exit the water having become overcome with emotion at her accomplishment. Ikee had been expected to be one of Japan's top medal hopefuls at the Tokyo Olympics before she was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2019. But she had said she was not aiming for Tokyo and that the Paris 2024 Olympics were her goal. "I wasn't really aiming for victory," Ikee said.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 08:48 UTC
Ex-IGP Musa: Ensure continuity in efforts to clean up police force
KUALA LUMPUR: Whoever succeeds Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador as the country's top cop should ensure efforts to clean up the force continue, says Tan Sri Musa Hassan. "The current IGP has done a lot to improve the integrity within the police force, but it is up to his successor to follow-up such efforts once he retires. Musa was asked to comment on efforts to clean up the force once Abdul Hamid's contract expires on May 3 after being appointed as the IGP in 2019. "Our mission is to develop a vibrant, technologically advanced and competitive security industry. Through such efforts, Musa said it is believed that employees of the industry will see an uplifting of their status as well as the elimination of the current stigma attached to being guards.
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April 04, 2021 08:26 UTC
Tennis-Teenage Miami finalist Sinner blends tranquillity, talent to keep rising
(Reuters) - Aged just 19, men's Miami Open tennis finalist Jannik Sinner already stands out on the ATP tour for a calm demeanour belying his youth - something his coach Riccardo Piatti puts down to the Italian's background as a junior ski champion. After his Miami quarter-final loss to Sinner, Alexander Bublik asked the Italian at the net if he was human, while former world No. 9 Roberto Bautista Agut also lauded Sinner for his mental strength after losing to him in the semi-final. Sinner said this week he used to play tennis only twice a week before moving to Bordighera. 14 if he wins the Miami title, but Piatti said Sinner's ambition was higher - claiming Grand Slams and the No.
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April 04, 2021 08:24 UTC
Some Malaysian theatre makers are working beyond the live stage to move forward
Before the pandemic, Seni Tiga shows were always staged at the KongsiKL arts venue. This year, Seni Tiga will take on the form of a laboratory called Seni Tiga Lab. Photo: Panas Panas TheatreCollectively, they realised how vulnerable theatre was and how there is a need for a big shift in thinking. They founded Panas Panas Theatre last June. Panas Panas Theatre has been running weekly online script reading sessions since its inception.
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April 04, 2021 08:12 UTC
Miss World Laos surrenders crown following age controversy
VIENTIANE, April 4: Laos beauty Souphavady Phongsavanh (pic) has surrendered the crown of Miss World Laos 2021 following the controversy surrounding her legal age, reports Laotian Times. The beauty queen made an announcement on her personal Facebook page, which reads:“I, Souphavandy Phongsavanh, Miss World Laos 2021, surrender my title as of today as I am unable to hold my position. I thank all the people who sent me messages of support.”Souphavady was selected as the new Miss World Laos on Wednesday (March 31) evening, becoming the representative for Laos at the Miss World 2021 pageant to be held in Puerto Rico in December this year. The global pageant maintains a strict age limit, as contestants must be between 17 to 26 years old before the entry date of the Miss World contest (which is usually 2 months prior to the coronation). Article type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3
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April 04, 2021 07:52 UTC
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar tests positive as India virus surge worsens
MUMBAI, April 4 (AFP): Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar said Sunday he has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest Indian celebrity to contract the virus as the vast nation battles a new wave of cases. India reported 93,249 new daily infections on Sunday, according to health ministry data, the highest increase since September, taking the total known cases to almost 12.5 million. "I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for Covid-19," the 53-year-old actor tweeted. The country announced 6,830 new daily cases on Friday -- the highest since the start of the pandemic -- taking the infection toll to just over 630,000. - AFPArticle type: metered User Type: anonymous web User Status: Campaign ID: 46 Cxense type: free User access status: 3
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April 04, 2021 07:12 UTC
Dear Thelma: My boyfriend hurts me when he loses his temper and it scares me
Email lifestyle@thestar.com.my or write to Dear Thelma, c/o StarLifestyle, Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11,46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The Star disclaims all responsibility for any losses suffered directly or indirectly arising from reliance on such opinions and views. Dear Thelma,My boyfriend and I have been dating for eight years; we’re both 28. We started together as college students, stayed together in the same student flat, and we’re both now working adults. My boyfriend did not listen to my advice but rolled down the window and proceeded with paying the guy, without wearing a face mask.
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April 04, 2021 06:56 UTC
WATCH: Mariah Carey hits the high note while getting Covid-19 jab
Mariah Carey proves she's a world-class entertainer ... and, sometimes, a comic no matter where she is at. In her latest Instagram post on April 3, the 52-year-old diva – in a Louis Vuitton top – brought her fans with her, virtually, as she received her first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Captioning the post,"Vaccine side effect: G6", Carey said she was both excited and nervous for her shot. And when the health worker administered the jab, Carey first screamed and then hit her famous high note! "Here we are, hoping for the best, encouraging you guys to do it when you can."
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 05:06 UTC