Throwing physical distancing to the wind
Due to the mandatory 1.5m physical distancing rule, we will lose a total of RM12,040 from the 344 unoccupied seats throughout our four scheduled shows. Why is the 1.5m physical distancing rule being forced upon creative industry players while public transport is allowed to operate at full capacity? Apparently, he takes the train every week and has not seen the physical distancing rule being applied during any of his past trips. When I told him about the 1.5m physical distancing rule for seating arrangements in theatres, he shook his head. That’s to watch a one- to two-hour show, whereas there’s no physical distancing for a four-hour train ride, I stressed.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 21:07 UTC
Netballer Najwa can stand tall for her contribution to country
PETALING JAYA: Standing at 179cm, it’s obvious that most of An Najwa Azzan’s teammates look up to her. Najwa, a two-time SEA Games champion, is currently playing for Group B leaders Selangor Angels in the inaugural Netball Super League (NSL) which is being held during weekends at Stadium Juara in Bukit Kiara. She headed to Australia in 2018 and played for a season with second-tier GWS Fury, a New South Wales Premier League outfit. “Our structure is not firm yet, so I want to do my part to lift the standards, ” added Najwa. We’ve never had a league like this before and I hope we will only grow from here, ” said Najwa.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 18:31 UTC
Malaysia's oldest woman continues to serve at 110
Born and raised in Thachambadi, India, Annamah brought along her knowledge and wealth of experience in Indian traditional herbs when she migrated to then Malaya before World War II began. Annamah currently resides in Batu Gajah, Perak, with some of her offspring who comprise four children, 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Apart from herbal medicine, he said people used to seek her services in midwifery, reflexology and tattooing. "The ingredients of all these products are made from traditional herbs by my grandmother and the family has been manually collecting the herbs” he said. "I have been informed that she is also currently the oldest Malaysian alive, ” he added.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 14:48 UTC
Putrajaya needs to reinstate cabotage exemption for foreign vessels to repair undersea cables, says MyIX
KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): The Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) has urged the Government to reinstate cabotage exemption for foreign vessels to conduct undersea cable repairs, or risk losing out to neighbouring countries for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the region. MyIX’ committee members include representatives from TIME dotcom Group Bhd, Maxis Bhd, YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, MyKRIS Asia Sdn Bhd, Celcom Axiata Bhd, REDtone International Bhd, TT dotcom Sdn Bhd and Telekom Malaysia Bhd. “As a comparison, undersea cable repairs are said to take 20 days in the Philippines, 19 days in Singapore and 12 days in Vietnam. The Pakatan Harapan government had previously approved the cabotage exemption for foreign vessels to conduct undersea cable repairs. “I agree with the tech giants’ view that most of the world’s coastal countries do not treat submarine cable installation or repair as cabotage.
Source:The Edge Markets
March 31, 2021 14:26 UTC
Arsenal boss Montemurro to leave at end of season
(Reuters) - Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro will step down from his role at the end of the season, the Women's Super League club announced on Wednesday. Australian Montemurro, who left Melbourne City to join Arsenal in 2017, guided the north London outfit to their first WSL title in seven years in 2019, as well as four cup finals and a Champions League quarter-final. Arsenal said Montemurro has decided to take a professional break to "recharge and dedicate more time to spending with his family." "This has been the hardest professional decision of my life, as I absolutely love this job and this club, the club I have supported all my life." Arsenal sit fourth in the WSL table, three points adrift of third-placed Manchester United, who occupy the final Champions League qualification spot.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 12:23 UTC
Former court reporter called to the bar
Former journalist, Opat Rattanachot Aisin, 42, however, has proven that every dream can be realised, as long as there is strong effort and commitment. Hailing from a Siamese minority group from Alor Setar, Opat said his interest in becoming a lawyer arose after he regularly covered the court beat for his newspaper. “I have been a journalist for more than 15 years and while working in Sungai Petani, I often had the opportunity to cover court cases and mingle with lawyers. Opat's admission today was conducted through proceedings before Judicial Commissioner, Dr Arik Sanusi Yeop Johari in the High Court here. Opat, who has a son, has not looked backed until becoming a certified lawyer today, even though holds a Bachelor of Communication from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Source:The Edge Markets
March 31, 2021 12:22 UTC
'Captain Underpants' author pulls 'racist' book, apologises to Asian readers
Publisher Scholastic has halted publication of a book by children's author Dav Pilkey, best known for his Captain Underpants series, who offered an online apology for the title's unintended "racist imagery". "It was brought to my attention that this book also contains harmful racial stereotypes and passively racist imagery," said Pilkey. "It was and is wrong and harmful to my Asian readers, friends and family, and to all Asian people." He later achieved international recognition with his Captain Underpants series, which was adapted as a film. The Captain Underpants books are on the American Library Association's list of the top 100 most banned and challenged books from the past decade because of complaints from parents about violent imagery.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 10:18 UTC
Jackie Chan pays tribute to HK star Liu Kai Chi
More celebrities have paid tribute to Hong Kong actor Liu Kai Chi, who died of stomach cancer at 66 on Sunday (March 28). One of them was action superstar Jackie Chan, who had acted with Liu - affectionately known as Uncle Chi - in New Police Story (2004). Jackie Chan wrote in Chinese on Weibo on Monday: "My serendipity with Uncle Chi was not only when we worked together on New Police Story with director Benny Chan. Chan attached a photo of both of them in New Police Story, in which he played the leading character Senior Inspector Chan Kwok Wing, while Liu played his good friend and commander. Will miss you, Uncle Chi."
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 10:07 UTC
Pandemic drives phone, computer ‘right-to-repair’ bills in US
I wouldn’t have been able to get them done if I hadn’t gotten the computer from Free Geek.”The pandemic has made living without a computer harder than ever. The resulting frustration has given new impetus to at least 39 so-called right-to-repair bills in 25 US states. Supporters of the right-to-repair bills dispute those assertions. Along with electronic devices and hospital ventilators, many of the states’ right-to-repair bills address farm equipment. Two decades ago, Kesler placed third in a national mechanics competition working on Deere equipment.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 09:02 UTC
SC probes syndicate suspected of running five unlicensed investment schemes
KUALA LUMPUR: The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is investigating a syndicate suspected of running five unlicensed investment schemes, including two clone firm schemes, thathad duped hundreds of investors of more than RM7 million into unlicensed investment activities. "The SC also brought down the servers used by the syndicate to perpetrate the scams. According to the SC, initial investigations showed that the syndicate had been operating at least fiveunlicensed investment schemes since 2016, namely Amal Trust (also known as Wakala Ventures or AML Global), Asia Equity Ventures, Equity Global Business, Lindale Ventures, and Waheed Ventures (also known as Waheed Trading or Wadeed Global Ventures). Members of the public who have had dealings with these unlicensed schemes or their representatives are urged to come forward and provide relevant information to the SC by calling 012-6113519 or email aduan@seccom.com.my. It urged investors to verify the status of individuals or companies offering investing opportunities via the SC website at www.sc.com.my/regulation/licensing/licensed-and-registered-persons /www.sc.com.my/development/digital/list-of-registered-recognized-market-operators.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 08:15 UTC
US First Lady Jill Biden gets biographical comic book
US First Lady Jill Biden is getting her own biographical comic book, joining women like Vice President Kamala Harris, nun Mother Theresa and country star Dolly Parton in TidalWave Comics' "Female Force" series. The 69-year-old community college educator and author will be the subject of the 22-page Female Force: Jill Biden, which will be released in print and digitally on April 7. Biden, who has long advocated for military families, community colleges and women's education, is the latest addition to the biographical comic series, dedicated to inspirational women. Previous subjects also include former first lady Michelle Obama, singer Cher and actress Betty White. "We believe that it is important for readers to have inspiring role models, to learn about extraordinary individuals that have overcome challenges to make a difference in the world," said TidalWave Comics said in a statement.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 08:15 UTC
Style Watch: Everyday glamour is Malaysian designer Shaleen Cheah's philosophy
In 2016, designer Shaleen Cheah founded her eponymous label with a vision of elegant femininity imbued with vibrant colour. i) The most universally flattering dress of all, a wrap dress looks good on everyone! The wrap dress will never go out of style. I wear mine almost everyday as it gives me that little extra dose of glamour and adds polish to any outfit. During the pandemic I am curating more relaxed, comfortable pieces without losing the vibrancy of my own sense of style.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 07:03 UTC
All reports of SOP breaches by VVIPs probed, nothing swept under the rug, says CID chief
NILAI: All reports against VVIPs for allegedly violating Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines are investigated, says Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk Huzir Mohamed. Dismissing claims that police overlook infringements by VVIPs, he said 12 reports of such breaches were received since the movement control order was first enforced last year and all of them were investigated. "Some VVIPs were found to have breached the SOPs and were slapped with compounds which they subsequently paid. "We recorded a statement from the hotel management on the wedding on Tuesday night and will probe the matter further. Comm Huzir said the police would act accordingly if there was a clear violation of the SOPs.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 06:56 UTC
Moroccan illustrator uses comics for #MeToo campaign
Young Moroccan cartoonist Zainab Fasiki draws on a whiteboard in a Casablanca studio where she is holding a workshop that mixes art with a homegrown illustrated #MeToo campaign. Unlike in the broader #MeToo movement, the Moroccan women who have agreed to share their stories for the campaign have preferred to remain anonymous. The participants in the Casablanca workshop are looking for creative comebacks to some of the toxic reactions the campaign has elicited. Around a dozen students and professionals gathered for an art workshop with Fasiki, a pioneer in comics and illustration, in response to a web series titled #TaAnaMeToo. She is pushing through her illustrations for "changes to laws written by men, for men, to control women's bodies", she adds.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 06:33 UTC
Filipino singer Claire de la Fuente dies 3 days after Covid-19 diagnosis
They (doctors) tried to revive her but there was nothing they could do, ” De Guzman told GMA Network in an interview. But while he was asymptomatic, De la Fuente exhibited mild symptoms, including cough, colds and low-grade fever. “She was actually staying in a tent outside the Las Piñas Doctors Hospital, waiting to be admitted. Born Clarita Crisostomo de la Fuente, the singer was discovered by the late composer George Canseco at a competition he judged. The following year, De la Fuente released her debut album, which contained the hit single Sayang — a radio staple to this day.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 06:01 UTC