IPOH: Many pet shop owners were happy to learn their businesses are allowed to operate during the total lockdown. Tan noted they were unprepared during the first MCO, but started their online business after a few weeks. “We are earning more from online sales as most customers are not comfortable coming to our shop,” he added. In JOHOR BARU, a business group here said the lockdown must be accompanied with financial assistance to help people survive its economic impact. During the first round of MCO, business owners could still pull through with the help of their financial reserves.

Jolted by the spiking electricity bill when his family had to work from home during the pandemic, Goh Han Lee looked for a solution that could lower the bill without needing to cut back on electrical essentials. “During the movement control order (MCO), my electricity bill went up as high as RM700 to RM800 a month,” said the lawyer, who lives with his family of five and three cats.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): All construction work nationwide must to be be stopped during the total lockdown period, except for those listed under the critical services list, said Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Repairs and maintenance of railway tracks, private residence repairs and the construction of the collapsed Bailey Bridge are also listed as critical construction. Fadillah said construction work involving main and critical public infrastructure covered tunnels, slopes, bridges and viaducts, as well as highways certified to be 80% completed. "The Public Works Department urges all construction industry players to comply with the latest standard operating procedure (SOP) to curb the spread of Covid-19,” he said. Fadillah said details of the conditions and types of work allowed are clearly stated in the construction cector SOP and can be downloaded at www.cidb.gov.my.

I thought it was, and the increased reliance on educational YouTube channels among students during the pandemic only strengthened my stand. My girlfriend, however, disagreed strongly, saying that YouTube is first and foremost an entertainment platform and not an alternative to proper learning methods. Filmmaking is an ever-changing technical and creative venture and these YouTube videos served faithfully as my metaphorical mentor and a great source of inspiration well into my university days and videography freelancing career. Comparatively speaking, these YouTube videos were way more concise and information dense. What shocked me the most was the view count on these videos, which extended to the tens of millions, dwarfing the view count of most educational YouTube content.

PETALING JAYA: All construction work will not be allowed to operate during the nationwide total lockdown starting Tuesday (June 1), says Senior Minister (Works) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Those performing pest control at construction sites, such as the spraying of pesticides at construction sites to prevent the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes and other pests, will be allowed to operate. He reminded contractors to appoint safety and health officers at construction sites, who will be in charge of monitoring SOP compliance. Fadillah also added that project supervisors will be responsible for ensuring full SOP compliance while construction work is taking place during the MCO. "To ensure that Covid-19 doesn't spread from construction sites to the local community, restrictions on travelling in and out of construction sites and workers’ quarters must be stepped up."

(May 30): Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne fractured his nose and a bone around his left eye socket in Saturday's Champions League loss to Chelsea, the 29-year-old said on Sunday. The Belgium international had to go off on the hour mark with a concussion injury in City's 1-0 defeat at Porto's Estadio Do Dragao after an accidental clash with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger left him on the ground. My diagnosis is acute nose bone fracture and left orbital fracture," De Bruyne, who had well below his normal level of impact on the game, wrote on Twitter. Still disappointed about yesterday obviously but we will be back." De Bruyne did not give a timeline for his return to action, with Belgium set to play their opening European Championship fixture against Russia at St Petersburg on June 12.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has announced 18 manufacturing and manufacturing-related services (MRS) sectors that are allowed to operate under the Movement Control Order (MCO) from June 1 to 14, 2021. Thirteen of the sectors are allowed to operate at 60% workforce capacity while the remaining five are permitted to operate with 10% workforce. “The manufacturing and MRS sectors are allowed to operate to ensure minimal disruption to the supply chain of critical parts, components and finished products. “Manufacturing and MRS sectors that are allowed to operate must ensure strict adherence to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council (MKN) and MITI. Meanwhile, the five sectors allowed to operate with 10% workforce are automotive (vehicles and components); iron and steel; cement; glass; and ceramics.

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopian pro-government demonstrators denounced the United States on Sunday for imposing restrictions on aid over the Tigray conflict, at a massive rally organised by the authorities to show support for their positions. The demonstration was larger than typical pro-government rallies, and the public criticism of the United States was rare. A week ago, the United States imposed restrictions on economic and security assistance to Ethiopia over the conflict. It needs to be corrected," Adanech Abebe, mayor of Addis Ababa, told the rally organised by the Ministry of Youth. "I came here to show my support to Prosperity Party and to denounce the restrictions put on Ethiopia by America."

"I think for households with children, the type of food stock differs. Hana said she stocked up on food items on Saturday (May 29) as it would be used within the week. "I will usually just order online for other food items that I don't need urgently. Human resource manager Masrah Marsinda said she had to ensure that important food items for her children are sufficient. "Other essential food items are eggs, one whole chicken and chicken cubes for simple meals," the 33-year-old said.

Email lifestyle@thestar.com.my or write to Dear Thelma, c/o StarLifestyle, Menara Star, 15, Jalan 16/11,46350 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. I don't look forward to life and have been wondering what I'm doing, being alive and all. When I'm out for a walk, some men would comment that I look ugly and fat, and that nobody would want me. Then work in some time with a good therapist so you can talk through issues in a safe space. You are a woman who works hard, who looked after her mum and dad, and who simply wants to live a happy life.

(May 30): Chelsea defender Thiago Silva said he hoped the club's former manager Frank Lampard would be happy with the team after they beat Manchester City 1-0 in Saturday's all-English Champions League final. Transformed under the new manager, the London side went on to win their second Champions League crown. But Silva, who was signed by Lampard from Paris St Germain, said the former boss could be proud of his contribution to their success. "Without Lampard, I would not be here," Silva told French broadcaster RMC Sport. "To go all the way in the Champions League, we played some tough teams.

PETALING JAYA: It was a heart-breaking experience for Covid-19 patient Affea Firzana, who was unable to be with her father when he passed away – despite being in the same hospital. "The worst moment was when I received the news that Abah (father) had passed away. Her father passed away peacefully on May 5. Before he died, Affea said that her father told her he was hungry and wanted to have a shower. "He passed away at midnight.

Most specialists in private practice tend to continue in their comfort zone using whatever skills they had acquired while in government service. Here are some of my tips on how to be progressive in private practice. Keep your own patient recordsWhen I started private practice in 1994, computerisation in medical practice was still in its infancy. Editor's note: More tips on how to be progressive in private practice to come next week. This is the 14th article in a weekly series about surviving private practice in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin will raise the issue regarding an illegitimate child’s citizenship status to the relevant minister or the Cabinet. In a statement today, she said it was to ensure that the child could be granted Malaysian citizenship in accordance with Article 15 (2) of the Federal Constitution. She said she noted the majority decision of a Federal Court panel on Friday that the boy was not eligible for citizenship, even though his father is a Malaysian citizen. According to Zuraida, who is also the founder of the Council of Malaysian Women Political Leaders, no child should be denied citizenship on the basis of the person’s illegitimate status. Zuraida said she was committed towards the repeal or amendment of the matter and would raise it with the government.

The young couple had to move out of their rented house at the start of the pandemic. We wanted our home to evoke a tranquil atmosphere and be able to recharge us due to pandemic anxiety, ” said Safina, 29. “It is best to cultivate your personal style with what you love the most rather than following the crowd. The couple keeps to a natural, white, green and black palette to ensure they create a design style that is cohesive and unified. “Last but not least, the third favourite space of our home is the kitchen.