Wildberries: the Russian e-commerce giant targeting Europe
Rather she is at the local branch of a Russian e-commerce giant whose steady rise to the top was built largely on physical locations uncharacteristic of a leading online retailer. The system has made Wildberries Russia’s e-commerce leader in sales and pushed it into the European market. The company registered nearly 324 million orders in 2020 – nearly 1.6 million products per day – doubling the number of 2019. Russian brandsThe success of Wildberries at home earlier prompted its expansion to former Soviet countries. But now – in a rare move for a Russian company – it has also recently launched in Germany, Poland, Italy, France and Spain.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 04:30 UTC
Private Adam dies of lung infection
GEORGE TOWN (March 31): Adam Jaafar or better known as Private Adam died yesterday at the Penang Hospital (HPP) due to a lung infection. His sister, Hawa, 56, when contacted by Bernama, said her brother died at about 9am while receiving treatment at HPP. She said his remains were buried at the Datuk Keramat Muslim Cemetery after zohor prayers. Adam, the eldest of eight siblings had been a good and caring brother, she added. In October 1987, Adam, then a 26-year-old soldier ran amok and went on a shooting spree at Jalan Chow Kit, that left one person dead and several others wounded.
Source:The Edge Markets
March 31, 2021 02:26 UTC
Mass shooter 'Prebet Adam' who ran amok in Chow Kit in '80s, dies
PETALING JAYA: Adam Jaafar, or ‘Prebet Adam’ who had run amok in Chow Kit in 1987, died on Tuesday (March 30) morning. Surrender: Prebet Adam (centre) being led away after his surrender. In 2017, a book called "Konfesi Prebet Adam" was released revealing the real story behind Adam’s infamous 15-hour rampage in Chow Kit. On a rampage: Prebet Adam taking a breather at a burger stall outside Wisma Sabaruddin at about 1.30pm on Oct 19, 1987, some two hours before he surrendered. In the book, Adam also spoke about how he was brutally bullied and beaten in the army.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 02:18 UTC
Chat groups circulating obscene images of women in Singapore re-emerge on Telegram
SINGAPORE: Chat groups similar to the now-defunct SG Nasi Lemak, which circulated obscene photos and video clips of women in Singapore, have resurfaced on messaging app Telegram. Some of the images show young women in the nude and are pornographic in nature. Checks by The Straits Times on more than 10 such groups found that most had about 2,000 members. Nisha Rai, 21, a National University of Singapore (NUS) political science undergraduate, stumbled across a tweet about such groups on Twitter and reported them to the police on March 24. She said: “Sacc has witnessed the harassment, intimidation, stalking and threats that often accompany the obtaining and sharing of intimate images.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 01:16 UTC
Case for including women
AFTER the posturing that women witness like clockwork on March 8 every year (International Women’s Day), some of us are left outraged at the lack of women representation in our government, boardrooms and committees. A quota for women in strata management committees might mean change in other tiers of government as well. While reliable, their views are largely drowned out due to predominantly male management committees. Having a quota for women in strata management committees might help mitigate that problem. Could this mean that more women in strata management committees could translate to more charitable and self-sustainable communities?
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 00:22 UTC
Adaptability key to getting hired
“If a student is able to complete this ecosystem of soft skills, they will be seen as someone who is a potential leader, ” she said. Nazrul said: “You can only develop soft skills at the workplace when you really experience it. “TalentCorp received similar feedback through our engagements here.”Chan noted that the gap in soft skills education was somewhat exacerbated by lockdowns. Tan: Soft skills are paramount to the success of any graduate and set one apart from others when applying for jobs. “Graduates need to be clear on what they can offer to an organisation in terms of their soft skills and technical skills, ” said Nazrul.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 00:11 UTC
Cops and canine partners honoured at 214th Police Day celebration
L/KPL K. Thiruvickneswaran grew up never having a pet dog and at times felt intimidated by the animal. However, after joining the police force five years ago and being posted to the K9 unit, he has managed to overcome his fears. Now Thiruvickneswaran, 27, and Mailo, his three-year-old German Shepherd, are best friends and have been working together for more than a year. Their biggest success was when Mailo and another German Shepherd, known as Barny, managed to locate the body of a woman who was murdered earlier this month. Comm Ayob also presented commendation letters to 162 other policemen and civilians, including The Star’s Johor bureau chief Nelson Benjamin.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 00:01 UTC
Widad and Bin Zayed to develop RM40bil project in Langkawi
KUALA LUMPUR: Widad Business Group Sdn Bhd (WBG) will collaborate with Bin Zayed International LLC (BZI) to jointly undertake a RM40bil mixed development known as Widad@Langkasuka in Langkawi. BZI is part of the Bin Zayed Group, which is a Dubai-based conglomerate that specialises in construction and energy, trading and industry, real estate, technology and financial services. BZI was established in 1988 by Sheikh Khaled Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a senior member of the Abu Dhabi royal family and a prominent business leader and philanthropist in the Gulf states. “Therefore, WBG is honoured for the opportunity to work with the Bin Zayed Group and Sheikh Khaled, and we look forward to combining our strengths to ensure its successful completion, ” he said. The entire project has an estimated gross development value of RM40bil that would be developed over 15 to 20 years.
Source:The Star
March 31, 2021 00:00 UTC
Anxious to spend first day of Ramadan with family
“I hope interstate travel will be allowed again now that the immunisation programme has kicked off, so that I can visit them. The fasting month starts in mid-April and many Muslims traditionally head to their hometowns to break fast with family on the first day. “Apart from my family members, I miss the special food prepared during the fasting month. “It is hard to say if we can return to our hometowns for the first day of the fasting month, ” he added. Muhammad Amir, 30, said even with the immunisation programme, he was still unsure if they would celebrate Ramadan with theirfamily.
Source:The Star
March 30, 2021 23:37 UTC
Third time’s a charm for youngster Eogene in boys’ ranking challenge
PETALING JAYA: Third time’s certainly a charm for up-and-coming shuttler Eogene Ewe as he made it to Group A (top division) of the National Junior Ranking Challenge. The 16-year-old earned his promotion after winning the boys’ singles Group A-B playoffs at the Academy Badminton Malaysia yesterday. Jeng Hon and Dylan, the bottom two in Group A, were pitted against Group B champion Eogene and runner-up Anson in the two-day playoffs. “Last November, I missed out after finishing third in the playoffs.”Earlier, Eogene stamped his class by winning Group B with relative ease. 8 Fazriq Razif in the coming Challenge and stand a chance to compete in two major events of the year – the Asian Junior Championships and World Junior Championships.
Source:The Star
March 30, 2021 23:15 UTC
'It wasn't right': Teen who filmed George Floyd's death confronts ex-policeman in trial
MINNEAPOLIS (March 31): She had walked to Cup Foods hundreds of times before May 25, 2020. Chauvin, 45, and three other policemen arrested Floyd on suspicion he had used a fake $20 bill to buy cigarettes at Cup Foods. "He had this cold look, heartless," Frazier said, as Chauvin listened at a nearby table, taking notes in a yellow legal pad. She was asked by both sides how producing the famous record of Floyd's death had changed her life. "When I look at George Floyd, I look at my dad, I look at my brothers, I look at my cousins, my uncles, because they are all Black," she said.
Source:The Edge Markets
March 30, 2021 23:03 UTC
Malaysia wants to be in Human Rights Council
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is offering herself as a candidate for membership in the United Nations’ Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic) said Malaysia would continue to advocate for the rights of the people “who have long been subjected to human rights abuses such as the Rohingya and Palestinians”. “We are ready to play our role as a constructive partner and work closely with member states to advance the global human rights agenda as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In unity, for humanity, ” he said in his address at the High Level Segment of the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council yesterday. Hishammuddin also said that the role of the Human Rights Council is now more vital than ever with the Covid-19 pandemic plaguing the world, which serves as an opportunity to work harder and find common ground.
Source:The Star
March 30, 2021 23:03 UTC
Rates markets turn up heat on Asia's central banks
SINGAPORE/SEOUL/JAKARTA (March 31): As Brazil, Russia and Turkey lift interest rates to ward off inflation and currency pressures, investors are beginning to prod Asia's central banks to follow suit, setting up a potential showdown with countries keeping rates at record lows. The moves also open a gap against benchmark US short-term rates, which have barely moved and, now that Brazil, Russia and Turkey have made unexpectedly bold hikes, leave Asia's central banks lagging both their peers and the market. "Asia central banks now need to be a bit more cautious," said Sonal Varma, chief economist for Asia ex-Japan at Nomura in Singapore, with historically low rates in the region and "choppy" global capital flows. Asia's central bankers have so far held firm, and, to be sure, a slew of investors and advisors think rates markets have run too far ahead. "In my view, investors are drawing incorrect parallels between now and recent past episodes of rate hike cycles," said Nader Naeimi, head of dynamic markets at AMP Capital.
Source:The Edge Markets
March 30, 2021 22:52 UTC
Family: Colorado boy in hospital after TikTok ‘blackout challenge’
DENVER: A 12-year-old boy from suburban Denver is in critical condition after his family believes he tried a TikTok challenge that dares people to choke themselves until they lose consciousness. Joshua Haileyesus’ twin brother found him passed out in the bathroom of the Aurora, Colorado, family’s home March 22, and doctors have told relatives the boy is brain dead, KCNC-TV reported. “Told me the bad news that he’s not going to survive, he’s not going to make it,” said Joshua’s father, Haileyesus Zeryihun. The family hopes their story will inspire others to talk about any games or challenges that could cause serious injury. A statement released by TikTok on Tuesday expressed “profound sympathies” for the boy and his family.
Source:The Star
March 30, 2021 22:52 UTC
No team wins games easily, says Spain coach Luis Enrique
(Reuters) - Spain coach Luis Enrique said there is no shame in struggling against lesser international sides as his team have in their opening World Cup qualifiers, emphasising their 6-0 win over Germany last year inflated expectations. "After a one-off game such as the Germany fixture, which was like a party, people began to think our team was a winning machine," Luis Enrique told reporters. "After beating a global powerhouse there was a sense of euphoria but we warned everyone it wouldn't be like that in every game. No-one wins easily these days, it takes a lot of effort to win a game." He also recalled that the Spain team which lifted the 2010 World Cup and consecutive European Championships won many of their matches by a single goal and said he would not reconsider his tactical or selection decisions due to media criticism.
Source:The Star
March 30, 2021 19:07 UTC