Update MySejahtera app to register for Covid-19 vaccination
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 24): Members of the public can now register to get the Covid-19 vaccine through the MySejahtera application version 1.0.28. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today launched the vaccination registration programme through the MySejahtera application to facilitate the implementation of the immunisation drive. Before registering, iOS and Android users need to update their MySejahtera application. The 'COVID-19 Vaccination' icon which contains personal information also needs to be updated before confirmation. Registration through the MySejahtera application is one of the five online or manual registration methods provided by the government for the public to get the Covid-19 vaccination.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 24, 2021 08:26 UTC
Man claims trial to 55 counts of incest, nine counts of rape
KLANG: A 42-year-old father of five claimed trial at the Sessions Court here with 55 counts of incest with his daughter and nine counts of raping her friend. If found guilty of the 55 charges under Section 376B (1) of the Penal Code for incest, he faces a maximum 30-year jail term and whipping for each charge. Additionally, he also faces a maximum 20-year jail term and whipping if found guilty of the nine charges of rape under Section 377B (1) of the Penal Code. In submissions for bail, the man's counsel Khairul Naim Rafidi pleaded to the court for bail, citing that his client was innocent until proven guilty. “Moreover, if he is detained in prison, it may adversely affect my client and others in the current Covid-19 pandemic, ’’ said Khairul Naim.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 08:26 UTC
Sugarbook founder pleads not guilty to publishing post on ‘sugar babies’
SHAH ALAM: The founder of dating site Sugarbook has been charged at the Magistrate's Court here with allegedly publishing a post about “sugar babies" with intention to cause public fear. The founder of the dating platform was arrested at a condominium in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, on Feb 17. During the initial investigation, the suspect confessed to being the founder of Sugarbook. On Feb 15, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) blocked access to the Sugarbook website for allegedly breaching the law on the use of network facilities or services. Sugarbook matches “sugar daddies” to “sugar babies”, or older and generally more well-off men to young women in a largely financial arrangement.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 04:22 UTC
This new creative project lets contemporary art meet poetry
The subject matter revolves around 20 paintings from abstract artist Hamidi Hadi's solo exhibition Saring II: Sublimity, currently on view at Wei-Ling Contemporary. Unlike figurative work, abstract art is not meant to be recognisable, and is therefore subjective to its audience, ” says Lim. This theme is continuously reflected in my work, including my recent series Saring and Saring II: Sublimity. I think that The Visual Poetry Project invites us to be more aware of both ourselves and Mother Nature. The selected poems inspired by the Saring II: Sublimity show will be included in the exhibition catalogue.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 04:18 UTC
Stereotypical: Harassment claims more credible if women 'conventionally attractive'
The study found people are more apt to believe sexual harassment claims by women who are young,"conventionally attractive" and appear and act feminine. It examined who observers think is harassed, what constitutes harassment and how claims of harassment are perceived. "People might delude themselves into thinking they wouldn't be sexually harassed," Bandt-Law said,"and then not go to the human resources and report it." "This paper helps us understand that stereotypes about women are guiding biased perceptions of sexual harassment," she said. "We're looking to see if we have biased perceptions when transgender women and black women are sexually harassed."
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 01:52 UTC
Activist unveils his journey into local government in book
His no-holds-barred book ‘Local Democracy Denied? A Personal Journey into Local Government in Malaysia’ lifts the lid on his time in public office. It includes a clash with former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng in 2016 over parking issues, which saw Dr Lim labelled a liar. “We need elections for local councillors so they’re more accountable. Now, they answer only to those who appointed them, ” Dr Lim said, referring to the title of the book.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 00:50 UTC
Marine biology graduate bags top photography prize
World Photography Organisation and Sony Malaysia have revealed that Yoganathan Loganathan is Malaysia’s National Award winner for the Sony World Photography Awards 2021. The National Awards programme is an initiative set up by World Photography Organisation and Sony to support local photographic communities around the world, with 53 countries taking part this year. More than 330,000 images from 220 territories were submitted to the Sony World Photography Awards 2021 and over 165,000 were entered into the Open competition (from which the National Awards winner was selected). Commenting on his win, Loganathan said, “First of all, I would like to thank World Photography Organisation for this award. The overall winners in the Student, Youth, Open and Professional competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2021 will be announced on April 15 via World Photography Organisation’s digital and video platforms.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 00:22 UTC
Interactive style is the best
My disappointment stems from the way the lesson was conducted, the involvement of the teacher, her enthusiasm and presentation style and even content and accuracy. The content has to be interactive, animated, made relevant to everyday life and, more importantly, science-based and presented in a storytelling manner. Our cultural and religious values should be part of the teachers’ teaching plan where they can be imparted during the appropriate lesson. In order to inculcate interest and passion towards STEM, let us look at the content and presentation style and not merely medium of instruction. Science and Math are extremely fascinating even though many perceive these subjects as complicated and boring.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 00:11 UTC
A gift of friendship worth its weight in gold
A video of Nurul Natrah opening the surprise gift she found in the plastic bag went viral on social media. Nurul Atira said she had faced some financial difficulties four years ago and Nurul Natrah did not hesitate to lend a helping hand. “Now, it’s my turn to return the favour, ” said Nurul Atira who lives in Batu Burok, Kuala Terengganu. She said the bracelet was a special gift for Nurul Natrah, who tied the knot just a week ago. Nurul Atira said she bought the bracelet a day before Nurul Natrah came to her house for dinner.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 00:09 UTC
Living a less plastic life is possible
Our waterways are choked and plastic waste is killing marine life. To assuage that guilt, I have gone the extra mile to reduce the use of single-use plastic in other ways. But my beef is the amount of free single-use plastic bags that shoppers use before they reach the checkout lane. Supermarkets generously provide spools of single-use plastic bags in the fruit and vegetable sections. I use whatever I have saved up: from the ubiquitous pink or orange bags to thicker plastic bags wrapping electrical goods or cosmetics and skincare products.
Source:The Star
February 24, 2021 00:00 UTC
Kum Zee can hold his head high despite nightmarish Olympic outing
Kum Zee went on to compete but only managed a dismal 2.15m to finish 30th in the 38-man qualifying round. Kum Zee admitted he was crushed by how things panned out in Atlanta. After months of thorough preparations for the biggest moment of my life, this had to happen, ” lamented Kum Zee. I have a stable job and a happy family, ” added Kum Zee. And last year, Kum Zee was also elected into the Malaysian Olympians Association (MOA) office bearers as the treasurer.
Source:The Star
February 23, 2021 23:37 UTC
Vaccination feature appears in MySejahtera app
PETALING JAYA: The sudden appearance of a ‘Covid-19 vaccination’ feature in the MySejahtera app has raised queries as to whether the public can now register to receive free vaccine jabs. Sabahan Dymphna Lanjuran, 38, said she and a group of friends were informed that registration for the vaccine via the MySejahtera app had started. “After checking our smartphones, I was the only one with the additional feature in the MySejahtera app, ” she said when contacted. A Communications and Multimedia Ministry spokesman said registration for the vaccine had started but smartphone users needed to update the MySejahtera app for the new feature. Besides the MySejahtera app, the public can also register through the soon-to-launched hotline, www.vaksincovid.gov.my website, outreach programmes at rural and interior areas, and at public and private healthcare facilities.
Source:The Star
February 23, 2021 23:26 UTC
Schools stick with established SOP for now
GEORGE TOWN: Primary schools prepping to start sessions for pupils in Years One and Two will rely on previously issued standard operating procedure. All schools must also mark corridors and walkways to ensure smooth one-way flow and prevent teachers and pupils from accidentally crowding while on the move. As per the SOP released last June, parents are encouraged to ensure pupils have breakfast at home and bring their own snacks and meals to school. Social activist Rozlindah Rozlan, 41, from Ujong Pasir, welcomes the reopening of schools, especially for Years One and Two. “Many parents felt the online classes must go on as they have purchased electronic gadgets for that purpose.
Source:The Star
February 23, 2021 23:26 UTC
Golf great Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car wreck
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Golf champion Tiger Woods was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Tuesday with severe leg injuries suffered when his car careened off a road and rolled down a hillside, requiring rescue crews to pry him from the crash wreckage, authorities said. The deputy said he immediately recognized the golfing great after Woods told him his name was "Tiger." Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. 'IN OUR PRAYERS'News of Woods' accident sent shock waves through the sports world. (Reporting by Rory Carroll, Steve Gorman and Dan Whitcomb in Los Angeles; Additional reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; Editing by Bill Berkrot, Peter Cooney and Lincoln Feast.)
Source:The Star
February 23, 2021 20:04 UTC
At Home With Eunice - Episode 3: Fruitful and 'Pearfect' Transformation
Do you know that they can be used for décor items as well? From simple fruits, Eunice will show you how they can be transformed into beautiful home décor pieces. "At Home with Eunice" is a 6-part FB Live lifestyle show on the "How to..." of exciting and sustainable decor. *Eunice Teo is a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). She single-handedly curated all the floral arrangements you see in the worldwide blockbuster movie Crazy Rich Asians.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 23, 2021 18:26 UTC