Malaysian artist explores the intersection of printmaking and climate change
For contemporary artist Tan Kar Mern, climate change is an urgent topic and her canvas remains a grey abyss of barren landscapes. The showcase was the culmination of Tan’s three-month studio programme (last year) with the art space called 3M Studio. 'Using printmaking and imagination as my medium of raising awareness, I take to the paper to express my sentiments and reflections on climate change and ecological calamity,' says Tan. I like to believe that using art as a medium to discuss the matter of climate change can be the first step to engaging the public. Using printmaking and imagination as my medium of raising awareness, I take to the paper to express my sentiments and reflections on climate change and ecological calamity.
Source:The Star
March 13, 2021 06:56 UTC
Home or office, both have benefits
JOHOR BARU: Despite enjoying the comfort of working from home, corporate communication executive Ariff Mohammad Nizam had no qualms returning to the office last week. He began working from home (WFH) at the start of the movement control order period in January but has been back in the office since March 7. Ariff said that while working from home did not affect his productivity level, he preferred to do his work in the office. “It takes me about one and a half hours to drive from my house to the office. For temporary assistant G. Thivia, WFH meant more “me time” as she was spared the long hours of commuting to the office.
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March 13, 2021 06:46 UTC
When Chef Wan met Uncle Roger
PETALING JAYA: Having roasted Western celebrity chefs over how they cooked fried rice, Uncle Roger found himself on the receiving end of some schooling by fellow Malaysian Datuk Redzuawan Ismail, better known as Chef Wan. Uncle Roger, the alter ego of London-based Malaysian standup Nigel Ng, was put on the spot when he was challenged to prepare Lamb Shank Kerutup at Chef Wan’s restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. “I see (for) Uncle Roger, everything tastes like fried rice, fried rice, fried rice, ” said Chef Wan before Ng again failed to identify fennel, calling it “Chinese medicine”. Mind here, okay.”Declaring that a great chef “does not measure the ingredients but just throws these into the cooking”, Chef Wan said: “We boil all our lamb and you just throw inside, like that. See that, very easy.”Asked where his MSG (monosodium glutamate) – Uncle Roger’s confessedly “favourite ingredient” – was, Chef Wan said that was not Chinese cooking.
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March 13, 2021 06:34 UTC
Reigning champion McIlroy set to miss cut at Players Championship
(Reuters) - Defending champion Rory McIlroy's nightmare at the Players Championship continued on Friday, with the Northern Irishman certain to miss the cut after shooting a second-round 75 that dropped him to 10-over par. The Northern Irishman, the first defending champion to miss the cut since Rickie Fowler in 2016, said his bid to add speed and power to his game, inspired by Bryson DeChambeau's U.S. Open triumph, had backfired. "I'd be lying if I said it wasn't anything to do with what Bryson did at the US Open. The cut will be made official on Saturday after the completion of the second round, which was paused due to fading light. England's Lee Westwood compiled a bogey-free six-under 66 to take the halfway lead on nine under, one ahead of compatriot Matt Fitzpatrick.
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March 13, 2021 04:18 UTC
Kuala Langat MP Xavier Jayakumar leaves PKR
PETALING JAYA: Kuala Langat MP Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar says that he is leaving PKR with immediate effect, resigning as both a member and as a party vice-president. Our current priority should be to support the government in containing the Covid-19 pandemic, to create jobs and secure funds to rebuild the economy," said Dr Xavier. Towards this, we need to work together and not against one another," said Dr Xavier. With Dr Xavier’s departure from PKR, party president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lost one more trusted lieutenant from the party. Dr Xavier was one of the party’s pioneer members who ventured into politics in 1998 after Anwar was sacked as deputy prime minister by the then Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad.
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March 13, 2021 02:22 UTC
One-armed hairdresser gets creative in salon
FOUR years ago, a traffic accident cost Le Thi Kim Tram her left arm. Amid the trauma, the 42-year-old lay recovering in hospital, thinking of ways to continue her livelihood – cutting hair, a trade followed by three generations of her family. Office worker Nguyen Van Tri admitted to being a bit nervous about getting his hair cut by Tram at first. Despite having already hurdled many obstacles, Tram dreams of having some form of a prosthetic robotic arm one day. “You can do anything one-handed with practice, but you can do it better with both hands, ” she said.
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March 13, 2021 01:07 UTC
Suu Kyi’s lawyer rejects graft claims
AUNG San Suu Kyi’s lawyer has rejected junta allegations of corruption against Myanmar’s deposed civilian leader as “groundless”, calling it “illegal mudslinging” by the generals who seized power from her. “I’ve never seen such illegal mudslinging.”The veteran human rights lawyer – who in the past went up against Suu Kyi’s administration in defending two journalists reporting on the Rohingya crisis – said he had his differences with her. The six journalists, all arrested on Feb 27, were not brought to court but attended the hearing viateleconference from prison. At least 35 journalists have been arrested since the Feb 1 coup, Myanmar Now reported, of whom 19 have been released. A junta spokesman told a news conference on Thursday that the military respected and valued press freedom but that the arrested journalists were provoking unrest.
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March 13, 2021 01:03 UTC
Give credit where it is deserved
AIR Selangor has been in the limelight for all the wrong reasons many times. At 5.59pm that day, I reported the issue to Air Selangor via SMS. I am writing this letter to express my appreciation to Air Selangor. Based on this experience, I believe Air Selangor is always trying its best to serve the various stakeholders, especially consumers. We have to evaluate Air Selangor with an open mind and give credit where credit is due.
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March 13, 2021 00:45 UTC
Leave no senior citizens behind in digital age
KUDOS to the government and all stakeholders for ensuring that no students are left behind, “All in favour of making digital learning a success” (The Star, March 8). All fine and good, but we need to reach out to our older citizens and help them get on the digital literacy programme. Phase 2 of the national vaccination programme for the high-risk groups of senior citizens aged 65 and above begins next month. It is high time we set up an IT institute or academy where senior citizens can enrol for short courses to learn about various e-services, social media, apps and even coding. Seniors learn differently from younger people.
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March 13, 2021 00:33 UTC
Bar: Don’t be used as tools
“They are reminded to uphold their integrity and to not act in a manner that can bring the legal profession into disrepute. “The Malaysian Bar stresses that pupils are not to be used as tools to carry out unethical or prohibited actions on behalf of law firms,” its president Salim Bashir said in a statement yesterday. The Malaysian Bar, he said, had consistently denounced touting. “They can also verify a lawyer’s credentials as an advocate and solicitor with the recently launched Digital Membership Card by the Malaysian Bar,” he said. Salim said the Bar Council, through the State Bar Committees, regularly engage with the courts and other authorities to address touting.
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March 13, 2021 00:23 UTC
Setting a gold standard
STAR Media Group (SMG) Bhd marks a significant milestone this year as the media giant celebrates its 50th anniversary with a gala celebration for its corporate clients and partners. Star Media Group CEO Alex Yeow (second from left) and guests at the launch of the group’s golden jubilee. With him are (from left) Green Packet group managing director Puan Chan Cheong, IOI Properties chief executive Datuk Voon Tin Yow and TM chief executive Imri Mokhtar. Magnum 4D Bhd chief commercial officer Datuk Chan Chee Fai said the event was well-organised and adhered strictly to the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP). IPG Media Brands Malaysia chief executive officer Bala Pomaleh said he was happy to meet Yeow and the media group’s senior management team at the gathering.
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March 13, 2021 00:00 UTC
‘StarSport’ writer on AIPS shortlist for best column award
PETALING JAYA: StarSport’s reporter T. Avineshwaran has gained international recognition as one of his articles has been shortlisted for the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) best column award. He went through a stringent selection process as there were 310 entries from different media agencies throughout the world for the best column category. He is the only one from the Malaysian media who made it to the top 10 list in his category. Another Malaysian reporter Wan Abdul Muiz Wan Abdul Aziz from Astro Arena has been shortlisted in two categories – the best video short feature and young reporter under 30 years old. It’s the first time that Malaysian media have made it to the top 10 in AIPS award.
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March 12, 2021 23:44 UTC
Maths whiz Shahmalarani will figure out a way to get back into karate squad
The 23-year-old from Selangor says karate remains a big passion of hers and hopes to make the squad for the Vietnam SEA Games in Hanoi at the end of the year. Shahmalarani had to give up on a chance to compete in the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games because she had to complete her university studies. “I want to try again to fight for a national team spot and hopefully, be selected for the SEA Games. “It will be a dream come true to represent the country in a big multi-Games competition like the SEA Games or the Asian Games. Former SEA Games gold medallists Syakilla Salni Jefry Krisnan and Loganesha Rao also came from the same academy.
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March 12, 2021 23:35 UTC
Are we on right trail of leadership to reach summit of success in sports?
MY friend Devi is a hiker who loves to tell tales about her weekly hiking trips with a group of fun and nature loving folk at Kiara Hills. Not only was he one of the sweetest men I have met, he knew every corner of the hill by heart. How can we reach the summit of success in sports if our leaders think for themselves rather than others? Hopefully, those who aspire to lead Malaysian sports one day will choose to follow the trail of leadership traits shown by people like Subahan and Hamidin. * The writer enjoys her hiking trips, being close to nature, meeting friendly strangers and learning something new from fellow hikers.
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March 12, 2021 23:31 UTC
Badminton: Watch me go, sis
PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Hoo Pang Ron used to watch his elder sister Vivian play in the All-England with mixed reaction. “This time, I will be playing while my sister will be watching me from home, ” said Pang Ron. We’ve not met this Danish pair but we know, they are good, ” said Pang Ron. While relishing the prospect of playing in his first All-England, Pang Ron is quite nervous too with his service after a nightmare outing at last week’s Swiss Open. In the following week, they gave eventual champions Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand a good fight in the first round before losing 21-18,16-21,15-21.
Source:The Star
March 12, 2021 23:26 UTC