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I was also getting regular infections and was advised to do it for better hygiene and to reduce the possibility of infections. Although I am grateful my botched procedure was not serious, I read about two boys who lost their penises in botched circumcisions. Most complications can be managed easily, but long-term issues due to circumcision represent a significant percentage of cases seen by specialists. Evidence also suggests delayed treatment can lead to more serious issues in the future. More serious complications such as necrosis of the penis requiring amputation have also been reported.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:56 UTC
Form Six buddies shine in essay writing
ESSAY writing is a language task commonly treated as mundane homework for most students. Spurred on by their positive experience, the duo, who described themselves as “writing buddies”, signed up for NiE’s BRATs Young Journalist Programme 2021. Activities are organised into elementary, intermediate and advanced levels, focusing on three major segments – the English language, literature enrichment and character building. These three segments are titled NiE English, NiE Literature and NiE Life, respectively. Published bi-monthly on Wednesdays, NiE is written by a team of experienced English language teachers and specialists.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:45 UTC
M’sians bag three global film fest awards
A YOUNG copywriter’s ability to conceptualise the feeling of frustration into music has won him the “Best Original Music Award” at Malaysia’s first international film festival for youths. Yaashdev Sasidharan, 26, who won the award at the Limkokwing International Youth Film Festival, said it was challenging to create music that conveyed something abstract like a specific emotion or thought. He said he was surprised by the win as he did not know that the video had been submitted for the film festival. It took him about two weeks to come up with the music for Peace Drop after his friend approached him with the idea for the video. The film festival saw film entries from 18 countries, namely, Brazil, China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Laos, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda and Sierra Leone.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:33 UTC
All about that wedding ‘drama’
According to Atta, Jokowi (in a blue suit) attended his and Aurel’s wedding to act as a witness to their marriage. People aren’t allowed to hold wedding parties but a celebrity’s wedding is personally attended by the country’s leader. For public health expert Irma Hidayana, Jokowi’s excursion to the wedding is “insensitive” at best and ignorant at worst. Coming to a lavish public wedding is the opposite of this.”“Jokowi’s gesture could end up stoking public scepticism about the pandemic, ” Wisnu said. “For a year, people have had to sacrifice their weddings, or even had their wedding party dispersed by security forces.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:22 UTC
Travel corridor arrangements: economic or health interests first?
IT has been a year since Covid-19 restrictions across the globe made international travel “a thing of the past”. In an attempt to restore essential travel, countries have set up travel corridor arrangements to revive ailing domestic economies while maintaining low infection rates at the same time. Once we landed at Singapore Changi Airport, we were escorted to either a common transit gate to wait for our next flight or an airport transit hotel. Singapore and Myanmar, for instance, imposed a very strict quarantine period of 14 days and required two polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests. With these different standards for travel corridor arrangements, is it possible to protect business interests and public health at the same time?
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:22 UTC
Malaysia’s ‘taiko’ diplomacy in China sparks debate
Hishammuddin had used this trip to express Malaysia’s appreciation to China for the latter’s help in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. When the virus first hit Malaysia, China promptly sent masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to Putrajaya. Leading the attack on him are former Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman and Parliamentary Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. China watchers say if Malaysia wants China to import more, it has to play its diplomatic card right. “Blinken appeared just as enthusiastic about Malaysia’s relationship with China, ” according to a comment by Nikkei.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:22 UTC
Elder’s presence means so much to so many
IT was inspiring to see Lee Elder at the Masters on Thursday. The 86-year-old broke the colour barrier in 1975 when he became the first black man to play in the Masters Tournament. “We are delighted today to have a number of black golfers, who are proud members of the PGA of America. They were undoubtedly inspired by Lee Elder and his message that the game of golf belongs to everyone. “Today, Lee Elder will inspire us and make history once more, ” said Ridley.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:11 UTC
There is nothing to fault in learning from the achievements of others
The 21-year-old rookie from Thailand won her first LPGA title and made it a Major at that. Depending on who you speak to about it, the answer varies – in some cases rather significantly different to another. She finished top of the leaderboard at the Ana Inspiration and was two strokes better the next best-placed player – in this case New Zealand’s Lydia Ko. And to do that, it takes more than just the Malaysian Golf Association (MGA) to help you, or the Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) Tour or the Professional Golf Association of Malaysia (PGAM). Ko played her part in the riveting finish at the ANA Inspiration.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:11 UTC
The casual racism of mispronouncing an Asian person’s name in the West
THE Los Angeles Times recently reported on the outcry following the LA theatre community’s Ovation Awards, where organisers mispronounced the name of an Asian American nominee and displayed a photo of the wrong actor. One reader said the Ovation reaction was just an example of “Asian victimhood”. The Ovation Awards’ snafus – and some of our readers’ reactions to the news coverage of them – are emblematic of the casual racism in the world. The name is perceived as particularly difficult only because it’s beyond the white European names that have been deemed “normal”. Amid an unprecedented closure due to Covid-19, so many theatre companies have released statements to their patrons, declaring that Black Lives Matter and that violence against Asian American Pacific Islanders is unacceptable.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:11 UTC
UM raising student intake via Satu
PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) is increasing its intake of students through a special open channel known as Saluran Terbuka Universiti Malaya or Satu, to make the varsity financially sustainable. Prof Mohd Hamdi said UM was looking to recruit 1,000 students through Satu next semester. “We’re opening up more spots for students to join UM through Satu. “The number of UPU students we take in for every programme will be maintained. To ensure the quality of graduates, intake requirements would be the same for all students regardless of whether they are admitted via UPU or Satu.
Source:The Star
April 11, 2021 00:05 UTC
Zalatoris and Harman on Rose’s heels
WILL Zalatoris and Brian Harman barely qualified for the Masters last week. Zalatoris birdied the last three holes to shoot four-under 68. Zalatoris, 24, could become the first player to win in his Masters debut since Fuzzy Zoeller in 1979. For Zalatoris, it was the completion of a strange journey to the Masters that involved the Covid-19 pandemic. The US PGA Tour gave Zalatoris special temporary membership and he was able to jump up the rankings to make the final cutoff to reach the Masters.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 23:53 UTC
Eldstal’s all the rave in Chonburi despite missing FA Cup final
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian international Junior Eldstal has become the hero in Chonburi’s road to the Thailand FA Cup final despite being away from the game for two years. It was a surprise result considering that his team had finished 12th in the Thai top division. The 29-year-old from Kota Kinabalu however will miss out the final against Chiangrai United as he is suspended for collecting two yellow cards in the quarter-finals and semi-finals respectively. “I have a team of physios who help me every day to make sure my body is 100% for game days. “They are happy with my performances and we’ve been talking about my future, who knows what will happen.”
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 23:50 UTC
Match-play mindset helps revive leader Justin
ONCE Justin Rose shook off a miserable start and reminded himself he was still leading, the 40-year-old Englishman was able to play well enough to stay ahead. “The finger was heading towards the panic button a little bit, ” Rose admitted. It was a solid round of golf, ” Rose said. “I had a little talk with myself on eight and said you’re still leading the Masters and started to play match play against the golf course. “Had a putt on 18 to win my match 1-up, but unfortunately it just slipped by, ” Rose said.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 23:48 UTC
Drama down south
SINGAPORE Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat dropped a bombshell when he announced his decision to step down as the leading fourth generation leader. This simply means he won’t succeed 69-year-old Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. So, what is the pressure on Heng Swee Keat?”Others say Heng has been fumbling, citing a 2019 parliamentary session as an example. “Tellingly, clips of PM Lee looking exasperated and instructing Heng on what to say in the session had been circulating online. No one wants to give up the pursuit of power, believing it’s their God-given right to be Prime Minister.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 23:26 UTC
For the good of the party
Even those who support or sympathise with him feel he should do the right thing and step aside as party president. However, those in the kluster mesra bunga are using the audio recording to pressure Ahmad Zahid to step down or call for party polls. Will the Umno president call for party polls? The Umno insider explained that the party cannot afford an election now as it would be “competitive and bruising”. Well, the party president is famous for having his “own mind”, the Umno insider said.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 23:15 UTC