Malaysia, China get ready for post-Covid-19 cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Malaysia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of a high-level committee to promote cooperation in the post-Covid-19 era, a historic development in Malaysia-China relations and the first of its kind for Malaysia. Hishammuddin's two-day visit to China was on the invitation of Wang Yi. During their joint press conference yesterday, Hishammuddin said pursuant to the MoU, the high-level committee on post-Covid-19 cooperation was also established, co-chaired by him and Wang Yi. He stated that efforts will initially focus on laying a solid foundation for reciprocal visits by leaders of both countries — for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s official visit to China soon — and for the leadership of China to visit Malaysia. “I would like to thank Wang Yi on his personal commitment to resolving the matter expediently following consultations with the relevant health and border authorities,” he said.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 02, 2021 07:49 UTC
Heart and Soul: Life and times of a tin-mining coolie
Counting the frown lines on his forehead, Seng Sook must be about the same age as my grandfather. Although Seng Sook had a craggy and gaunt-looking face, he had a kind voice and heart. Being an honest man, Seng Sook did not demand any tips. Through the cracks in his door, I saw Seng Sook and his friends lying down on their beds. Sadly, thousands of tin-mining coolies suffered the same fate as Seng Sook.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 06:00 UTC
Is your child exhibiting signs of self-harm?
Why it happensA number of teenagers who self-harm do so on impulse, i.e. For example, a teen may attempt self-harm during an argument or upload posts about their actions on social media. > Try to understandAre there any personal or family issues that could make your child prone to self-harming behaviour? Remember that there sometimes, multiple factors can lead to self-harm, and the specific reasons may be different for each person. They could help your child build coping skills, such as how to tackle problems or communicate with others.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 04:52 UTC
Health Minister: Over seven million have registered for Covid-19 jabs
PETALING JAYA: A total of 7,625,478 people have registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccine as of Thursday (April 1), says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba. He added that 498,468 first doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and another 241,758 second doses have been given as of the date. “Register immediately through MySejahtera, http://vaksincovid.gov.my or the 1800-8888-28 hotline, ” he said in a tweet on Friday (April 2). The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme began on Feb 24, with the first batch of 312,390 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines to be administered to 271,802 frontliners, of whom 57.3% are medical personnel and the rest non-medical frontliners. The second phase of the national immunisation programme, set to begin on April 17, will involve the elderly, disabled and those with comorbidities.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 04:43 UTC
Tennis: American Collins to miss Charleston Open for surgery
(Reuters) - American tennis player Danielle Collins will skip next week's Charleston Open in South Carolina to undergo surgery on Monday for endometriosis, a condition that hampers her ability to perform consistently. "This has been an ongoing issue for quite some time," Collins, the world number 40 who reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open in 2019, wrote on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIA40sjttG. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the womb lining grows in other places, usually within the pelvic cavity. "Unfortunately it has been affecting my overall day to day life in a way that has caused too much physical agony," Collins added. "Off the court, being able to start a family one day is one of my biggest goals.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 04:32 UTC
Maybank announces downtime for services including ATMs, cheque deposit machines
KUALA LUMPUR (April 2): Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank), Malaysia’s most-valuable listed group, said there will be a system downtime tomorrow and on Sunday for a slew of its services, including Maybank2u and Internet-based banking offerings, besides the group’s automated teller machines (ATMs) and cheque deposit machines. Maybank, however, did not specify the reasons behind the planned downtime for the group’s services, which include the MAE app and QRPay app. Maybank has structured the planned downtime of its services into three segments, comprising early tomorrow morning and late tomorrow evening, besides another portion involving service disruption between tomorrow morning and Sunday evening. For early tomorrow morning, Maybank said Maybank2u, Maybank2u Biz, the Maybank2u MY app and MAE app will be unavailable from 12am to 3am. For late tomorrow evening, Maybank said Maybank2u and online payments, the Maybank2u MY app, MAE app, QRPay app, Premier Wealth app, FPX payment, debit card transactions, ATMs, smart recycle machines and cheque deposit machines will be unavailable from 11.30pm to 11.59pm.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 02, 2021 03:44 UTC
Almost RM32mil in traffic fines settled via MyBayar Saman app, website
KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately RM32mil worth of traffic summonses have been settled via the MyBayar Saman application and website since it was launched on March 25. Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) director Deputy Comm Datuk Azisman Alias (pic) said a total of 291,157 summonses worth RM31.9mil were settled through the MyBayar Saman app. We hope the public will continue the MyBayar Saman app and website as well as the JSPT," he added. Users can also check payment status on the history tab on the MyBayar Saman app and website. "If any user has not received payment receipts after April 2, inform the JSPT via email at mybayarsaman@rmp.gov.my.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 03:00 UTC
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt tests positive for Covid-19
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt shared her Covid-19 diagnosis with fans on April 2. "Hello all, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine," she told her 50 million-strong Instagram followers. Three weeks ago, the 28-year-old was filming her upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi when the Indian media reported its director Sanjay Leela Bhansali had tested positive. Around the same time, her boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor also tested positive.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 02:15 UTC
Bionic arm answers UK trainee vicar’s prayers
COLCHESTER, England: Sixteen years after losing his right arm in a car crash, a trainee vicar from Colchester has had his prayers answered thanks to a bionic arm. What Aaron had found was the bionic ‘Hero Arm’ from British company Open Bionics. The prosthetic Hero Arm uses myoelectric sensors which detect underlying muscular contractions generated from specific muscle groups in the arm. These are then amplified and converted to intuitive and proportional bionic hand movements. But bionics and being bionic, I’ve been dubbed ‘the bionic Rev’, I believe it’s the most empowering language I’ve seen around disability.” – Reuters
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 01:35 UTC
Apple Watch helps police locate and catch Brazilian thief
The police arrested him after the Apple Watch he stole helped them track him down. According to AppleInsider, the Apple Watch was stolen from a man's home in Santa Maria last Saturday. However, the assailants who attacked him did not just steal his Apple Watch, they also took his BMW X4, according to a Brazilian website MacMagazine. The victim would presumably have logged into another Apple device in order to be able to track the lost Apple Watch. The victim had reported that he was assaulted by men wearing Brazilian army uniforms, which were found at the thieves residence.
Source:The Star
April 02, 2021 00:00 UTC
Many relieved by road tax, licence renewal extension
Night market trader Mohd Hassan Abdullah, 43, whose van’s road tax comes up to about RM300 yearly, said the extension amounted to financial assistance. “However, with the movement control order, frequent closures and drop in business, renewing the road tax is now a burden for me. I was contemplating whether to renew my car’s road tax and fortunately, the government announced the extension, so I can now drive with ease of mind. “Taxi drivers pay only RM2 for a year’s road tax. “Although our road tax is cheap, the expensive insurance still needs to be renewed every year, ” he said.
Source:The Star
April 01, 2021 23:15 UTC
Shun Yang out to show his promotion to back-up squad is worth it
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lee Shun Yang wants to justify his promotion to the back-up squad by defending his title in the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) Internal Challenge. And what a better way to do it than to beat the high-riding Justin Hoh in the last day of action today. Hopefully I can take my revenge this time, ” said Shun Yang. Like Shun Yang, the 17-year-old Justin too squandered a chance to move two points clear at the top after suffering his first defeat. RESULTSMen’s singles: Lee Shun Yang bt Ong Ken Yon 17-21,21-10,21-12; Wyman Goh bt Fazriq Razif 21-19,21-18; Justin Hoh bt V. Poopathi 21-23,21-15,21-18; Wyman Goh bt Lee Shun Yang 21-17,11-21,21-18; Fazriq Razif bt Justin Hoh 24-22,21-18; Ong Ken Yon bt V. Poopathi 21-15,25-23.
Source:The Star
April 01, 2021 23:15 UTC
Squash’s Azman sisters can’t wait to get back into action after long layoff
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian squash will return to action after almost a year of silence and the Azman sisters – Aika, Aifa and Aira are ready to make the loudest noise. The sisters from Kedah will take part in the SRAM PSA 1 tournament from April 9-12 at the National Squash Centre in Bukit Jalil. It’s the first competition since the Covid-19 stopped all activities in March last year and left the squash players stranded. This coming SRAM PSA is offering US$10,000 prize money and I’ve never won a tournament at that level. In the SRAM PSA 1 meet, Aifa has a first round bye, and if all falls into place, she may meet 17-year-old Aira in the quarter-finals.
Source:The Star
April 01, 2021 22:52 UTC
Danger lurking above and below
Now this may be a slight exaggeration, but I dare you to use any of these roads that have been narrowed due to highway construction without trepidation. I usually go to Klang on Sundays to see my parents, and every time I use Jalan Jambatan Kota, I feel I’m dicing with danger. I have experienced this same feeling along Jalan Syed Putra where there is overhead highway construction and Jalan PJU 8/1 in Damansara Perdana where the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) Highway is being constructed. “Contractors must make it a point to regularly review safety aspects at construction sites.” As statements go, this little nugget from Niosh was probably the understatement of them all. You rarely, if ever, hear of the board of directors taking responsibility or senior management resigning or disciplinary action taken against negligent employees.
Source:The Star
April 01, 2021 22:18 UTC
Sky's the limit for British skateboard prodigy Brown
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger," a beaming Brown told Reuters in an interview from her home in Oceanside, California. "I love surfing as much as I love skating," said Brown, who won bronze at the 2019 World Skateboarding Championship in the sport's park discipline. COPING WITH DELAYLike every Olympic athlete, Brown, who was born to a Japanese mother and a British father, was forced to cope with the disappointment of the one-year delay of the Tokyo Games. Through her fall and recovery, Brown has remained upbeat and focused on inspiring others, especially aspiring female athletes. The Tokyo Games begin on July 23.
Source:The Star
April 01, 2021 20:26 UTC