Covid-19: Role models can help promote vaccination
The scientists found that social norms have the strongest influence on whether people abide by rules or not. The research could prove significant in the global vaccination effort, as it comes at a time when some countries are seeing a waning interest in vaccination after an initial wave of eagerness. “Social norms are relatively powerful,” study co-author Stefan Janke from the University of Mannheim says. Among other things, the research examined whether people adhered to physical-distancing rules and supported other people during the crisis. Social norms arise primarily from behavioural patterns that people perceive in those close to them, e.g.
Source:The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
Contribution to improve quality of environment
It aims to provide fresh clean air and water to frontliners and the public through its corporate social responsibility initiative called SKmagicCares. “Our aim here is to further reinforce these health and safety measures by improving air quality and supplying clean fresh drinking water for hydration,” said Kim. SK magic contributed a mix of its motion air purifiers, twin air purifiers and Wiz S water purifiers to PPV and Covid-19 treatment hospitals. Upon completion of PICK, these air and water purifiers will continue to provide clean air and water at these respective locations. SK magic’s air purifiers eliminate airborne bacteria, dust mite and other harmful particles in the air through sophisticated Hepa filters that provide instant fresh air.
Source:The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
Dolphin carcass found on Kurung Tengar beach
Compiled by GERARD GIMINO, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHANA DOLPHIN carcass, weighing around 150kg and measuring 2.5m, washed ashore at the Kurung Tengar beach in Perlis, reported China Press. Several fishermen spotted the Irrawaddy dolphin carcass on Monday and reported the matter to the NGO Perlis Nature and Wildlife (PNW). “I plan to give up my Canadian citizenship and I am applying for it,” he said during the CCTV programme Perception Room. He moved to Vancouver, Canada, at a young age and moved back to Hong Kong with his family later. In a Facebook post the man wrote, “I’m so scared that I can’t fall asleep.
Source:The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
Aliens to Earth: We come in peace
WHAT would you say if I told you aliens – as in extraterrestrials (ETs) – tried to warn us against destroying our environment 27 years ago? Yet no alien incursions at these sites led to nuclear detonations or launches that could have set off a war. Instead, it was as if, as one officer said, the aliens were asking, What are you people doing with nuclear weapons? When Harvard psychiatrist Dr John Mack interviewed the kids, they spoke of how the aliens stared at them with those huge eyes and conveyed messages. I only wish these benign beings will really show us how to stop ourselves from further harming Mother Earth.
Source:The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
How physiotherapy can help people living with Long Covid
Though similar data in Malaysia is not available yet, people living with Long Covid should be informed about the availability of treatment options. Physiotherapists can personalise exercise prescriptions according to the individual’s goals and modify interventions according to the physical limitations of the people living with Long Covid. Physiotherapists can also empower people living with Long Covid to self-manage exacerbation symptoms by activity pacing and heartrate monitoring. Last but not least, people living with Long Covid should aim to achieve their main goal on stabilising symptoms and returning to daily functioning guided by physiotherapy. The main approaches of physiotherapy include prescribing progressive exercises to improve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness that can be safe and promote long term adherence for people living with Long Covid.
Source:The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
That DM from Keanu Reeves? Don't get your hopes up
Spoiler alert: If Keanu Reeves reaches out to you on social media and declares his romantic intentions, it's probably not really him. The Keanu Reeves scam is particularly intriguing because to many, if not most, people, it would seem to be obviously bogus. "Very quickly," she told me, "five different people saying they're Keanu Reeves approached me online." "Due to my profession and career," Fake Keanu said, "I want this to be a secret between you and I." Her exchanges with Fake Keanu go on and on over several days, clearly demonstrating a commitment on the scammer's part to pursue his mark over the long haul.
Source:The Star
September 08, 2021 00:00 UTC
Driving schools to reopen
PETALING JAYA: All driving institutes will be permitted to operate by appointment nationwide from tomorrow, says Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong. “While driving institutes will be permitted to operate from Sept 9, the examination process to obtain driving licences will begin only on Sept 17. “This is to allow the driving institutes and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to manage any arising issues that the candidates may face,” he said in a Facebook post yesterday. “If 40% of a driving institute’s employees have been vaccinated, the institute may operate at 60% of current staffing. “As driving institutes begin to operate once again, we hope that this decision would bring relief to the operators, teaching staff and the public,” he added.
Source:The Star
September 07, 2021 23:37 UTC
CRSM, GoCare launch Dropshipping drive to help the underprivileged
As such, the Crisis Relief Squad of MCA (CRSM) has collaborated with GoCare’s #BeMYHero Community Caring Project to launch a campaign to help the underprivileged with the cooperation of merchants. Called the Dropshipping Campaign, it is an initiative that enables underprivileged individuals to become product distributors or agents, where they sell products for charity, while earning a commission. GoCare is an initiative under CRSM to assist underprivileged groups and individuals through charity fundraising from the public. The statement said GoCare will continue to work with various merchants to implement “Dropshipping” to help the needy. Those interested in joining the GoCare Dropshipping Campaign as a merchant or agent may visit https://gocare.org.my, or GoCare’s Facebook page LetsGoCare and Instagram page @gocare.org.my.
Source:The Star
September 07, 2021 23:37 UTC
More than 16 million adults fully vaccinated
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 68.8% of the adult population in the country, or 16,107,712 people, have completed their Covid-19 vaccination as of yesterday, according to the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV). An infographic shared on the committee’s official Twitter account yesterday showed that a total of 313,751 doses of the vaccines were dispensed under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) on Monday, with 132,640 to first-dose recipients and 181,111 as a second dose. This brings the total of the country’s adult population who have received at least one dose of the vaccine to 20,677,827 individuals or 88.3%, as of Monday, JKJAV said. PICK was launched last Feb 24 to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country.
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September 07, 2021 23:26 UTC
Parents unsure how to handle needs of children aged below 18
AT THE top of every parent’s mind is the safety of their children who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19. The parents of children aged below 18 are also uncertain about the best way to adapt to the new regulations at malls, especially when they need to shop for their children. The situation is more pressing now as school will reopen soon and they need to get their children ready for it. “Although some malls allow children entry, I don’t think trying on clothes is permitted,” said the mother of two. “We have to do things differently and prioritise children’s social needs,“I personally feel any enclosed space is not safe for children.
Source:The Star
September 07, 2021 23:15 UTC
Change on the horizon for S’wak
KOTA KINABALU: The mild form of Covid-19 infections in Sarawak indicates a shift towards the endemic phase as the country achieves herd immunity, says Khairy Jamaluddin. “Only four of the 3,714 cases recorded on Monday were serious,” he told reporters after witnessing the single-dose CanSino vaccination drive for islanders in Pulau Larapan in Semporna yesterday. Khairy said that with the population in Sarawak already achieving herd immunity, it was clear that those who tested positive were only mildly infected. On the mobile vaccination drive, Khairy said the single-dose CanSino vaccine would be used for people on the islands, as well as those in the interior. “With a high vaccination rate, there is a significant drop in the severity of the disease and deaths,” he said when contacted.
Source:The Star
September 07, 2021 23:15 UTC
Transformation of govt, Parliament, MA63 top priorities for Wan Junaidi
PUTRAJAYA (Sept 7): Transformation of the government and Parliament systems as well as examining the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) will be top priorities of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department’s (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar during his first 100 days in office. The minister said he discussed the matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday and the premier had principally agreed for these transformation plans to be looked into. On Parliament, Wan Junaidi said he also met with both Senate President Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun last week to discuss the transformation of Parliament. The transformation will focus on two main areas, namely to reintroduce the Parliamentary Services Act, which will be more comprehensive to give independence to Parliament, and the proposal to create a new Act of Parliament to replace the Houses of Parliament Privilege and Powers Act 1952 (Revised 1988), he said. On his commitment towards MA63 in an effort to reinstate the rights of the people in Sabah and Sarawak as agreed under the MA63, Wan Junaidi said: “The MA63 is an issue that is close to my heart and this will be one of my priorities.”Admitting that he had already met with the Sarawak Attorney-General and communicated with the Sabah Attorney-General regarding the matter, Wan Junaidi said he will look into the common ground between Sarawak and Sabah to approach for the solution.
Source:The Edge Markets
September 07, 2021 10:07 UTC
MAHB expects at least 50% of its retailers to join its online shopping platform in three years
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) aims to draw at least half of its more than 300 retailers onto its e-commerce platform shopMYairports in the next three years. “This is something that we are hoping to do across states, so you do not have to travel outside of Kuala Lumpur to get something from Sarawak. You can pre-order and actually make arrangements for them to send it to Kuala Lumpur,” she said. Malaysia Airports has unveiled a new shopping campaign titled “Are You The Goldenaire”, in conjunction with the first birthday of shopMYairports today. Shoppers can participate from September 2021 to Feb 28, 2022 by purchasing a RM10 Goldenaire shopping voucher and redeeming it on the shopMYairports e-commerce platform to be in the running to win.
Source:The Edge Markets
September 07, 2021 08:37 UTC
Chicken price hikes ruffle feathers in Terengganu
KUALA TERENGGANU (Sept 7): Drastic price hikes of wholesale chicken in the last one month have placed restaurant operators and caterers in Terengganu under pressure because they have to absorb the cost increases. "Suppliers cannot arbitrarily increase the prices of chicken because it impacts greatly (the) restaurant operators especially those using chicken as the main ingredient in (their) food menus. "The wholesale price of chicken in Kelantan is only RM5.50... Meanwhile, a check at the Pasar Besar Kedai Payang found that the retail price of chicken at the central market is RM9.50 per kg. The traders said they are forced to sell at that price because the wholesale price touched RM8, while adding that they hope the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry will quickly address the issue.
Source:The Edge Markets
September 07, 2021 08:15 UTC
A walk through Kuala Lumpur’s heritage sites
1 Kuala Lumpur City GalleryThe Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (KLCG) is housed in a historical building that was once the Selangor Government Printing Office. It was built to meet the administrative needs of Kuala Lumpur, the newly founded capital of the Federated Malay States. In 1986, Kuala Lumpur City Hall bought the building and renovated it to house KL’s first public library. Now, the Kuala Lumpur City Library sits in a separate building next to the KLCG. 9 Royal Selangor ClubThe Royal Selangor Club — one of Asia’s oldest sporting institutions — was established in 1884.
Source:The Edge Markets
September 07, 2021 08:00 UTC