Chef Wan shocked over daughter’s marriage in ‘Siam’
KUALA LUMPUR: Chef Wan and his actress daughter are cooking up a storm, not in the kitchen, but on Instagram over her wedding that was said to have taken place in “Siam” (Thailand). On Friday, his daughter Serina uploaded a photo of her marriage on Instagram, saying that she had her father’s blessings. As for her recent wedding, Chef Wan, 63, had earlier refused to pay for it and insisted that she hold a small-scale ceremony instead. “I am shocked that papa claimed that we had gotten married in Siam, ” she said, adding that “the border is closed”. Her husband had met Chef Wan and he gave his blessings to their relationship, she added.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 23:15 UTC
Only 4% of RM1.7b allocation for digital sector utilised, says Mustapa
JELI (April 10): Only 4% of the RM1.7 billion allocated for the digital sector through four economic stimulus packages has been utilised, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. "Through several programmes such as the Digital @ Jeli programme, we will ask the participants whether they know about the four packages that the government has launched previously," he said. He said this to reporters after attending the Digital @ Jeli programme, organised by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) at Pondok Moden here today. Among the four economic stimulus packages for the sector are the SME Digitalisation Grant under the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package and the Industry Digitalisation Transformation Scheme under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA), with allocations of RM100 million and RM16 million respectively. On the Digital @ Jeli programme, Mustapa said it is a course to help 30 small entrepreneurs earning less than RM3,000 by teaching them to expand their business through digital platforms.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 10, 2021 10:18 UTC
Scar tissue: Vietnamese women find healing with tattoos
"They have overcome that fear of social prejudice and have a personal wish to renew themselves... to open a new chapter in life. "Being a tattoo artist, I have had to accept the fact that people dismiss my skill, my studies, my personality... "I considered going to a clinic to see if they could get rid of the scar. "I was afraid if (my family) saw this big tattoo, they would think I was a party woman. If I can lose the shame around my scar, life gets more interesting."
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 06:29 UTC
Mixed Martial Arts-UFC bantamweight champ Sterling to undergo neck surgery - report
(Reuters) - UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will undergo surgery for a neck issue he has been dealing with for nearly a decade and hopes to return to action before the end of the year, ESPN reported https://www.espn.in/mma/story/_/id/31225696/ufc-bantamweight-champion-aljamain-sterling-neck-surgery. American Sterling became the first UFC fighter to be crowned champion via disqualification when Petr Yan lost due to an illegal knee in the bantamweight title bout last month. ESPN said that UFC were keen to book a rematch between Yan and Sterling as soon as possible. Physicians "told me I will heal in three months and can start doing cardio to get myself ready," ESPN quoted Sterling as saying. "They wouldn't want to see me take a fight until they see everything has fused in my neck correctly.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 06:11 UTC
Kohli says Patel has ended Bangalore's death-overs woes
CHENNAI, India (Reuters) - Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli believes Harshal Patel has solved the team's death-overs woes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the seamer's bowling masterclass in Friday's victory against champions Mumbai Indians. Patel claimed three wickets in four balls in the dramatic 20th over and conceded only one run to help restrict a star-studded Mumbai to a modest 159-9. "The last six overs for us, probably the best we've ever had," Kohli told broadcaster Star Sports after Patel scored the winning run to secure their narrow victory in Chennai. "The wickets that he got weren't fluke wickets," Kohli said. "That gave me a lot of clarity and confidence to work on my skills and develop plans against the batters I'm going to face in the death overs in various teams."
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 05:09 UTC
More tips for the specialist moving into private practice
In my previous article, I had shared eight items that I feel is important for a young specialist to know before joining a private hospital. For those who have not read my previous articles in this series on surviving private practice in Malaysia, I left government service to join a new private hospital in Melaka as a specialist at the age of 34. Personally, I have continued imparting whatever I know to medical students, young doctors and specialists throughout my career, even while in private practice. Dr S. Selva is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, and fertility specialist, in private practice in Melaka. This is the sixth article in a weekly series about surviving private practice in Malaysia.
Source:The Star
April 10, 2021 04:52 UTC
Onion curry that’s spicy and flavourful
They would be cooking more than a dozen vegetarian dishes for the holidays, including this recipe, known as vendhaya kulambu in Tamil. It contains a lot of sweet shallots, which is why it is known as onion curry. However, this is a misnomer because vendhaya actually refers to fenugreek, the most dominant spice in this kulambu, or curry gravy. This curry is cooked down until it is sometimes known as onion chutney. Although it is usually known as onion curry, fenugreek seed is the dominant spice in this dish.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 23:48 UTC
The new scoring system - a smashing point or a point that needs to be smashed
That was the original scoring system – 15x3 for men and 11x3 for women. The buzz for a change in the scoring took place in 2001 when the late Datuk Punch Gunalan was vice-president and the then marketing committee chairman of the International Badminton Federation (now known as Badminton World Federation). Seven months later, he defeated Chen Hong of China 17-14,15-10 in the 2003 All-England final, using the reverted old format. The proposal to amend the rule book, according to BWF president Poul-Erik Hoyer, came from the All-Indonesia Badminton Association (PBSI) and Badminton Maldives. Former world champion Axelsen made a good point – have the players been consulted on the proposed change of scoring?
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 23:15 UTC
Hans going for the kill in Tashkent
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s hope to see a fencer in the Tokyo Olympic Games rests on the shoulders of Hans Yoong. The 20-year-old will be participating in the Asian Olympic qualifying tournament in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 25-26 with an aim to book the one and only spot left in the foil event. Japan’s Takahiro Shikine and South Korea’s Lee Kwang-hyun have sealed the first two of the three spots available. The University of Notre Dame student, who is ranked 359th in the world, said he had participated in collegiate meets in the last few months to prepare for the qualifiers. “I have to be at my best in Tashkent as everyone there will be strong but the favourites is probably China’s Huang Mengkai, who is ranked 57th in the world.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 23:15 UTC
Not so fast, Khairul
KUALA LUMPUR: Khairul Hafiz Jantan will not be in action in the event where he made headlines at the 2017 Kuala Lumpur SEA Games. “Coach Miller actually left it to me to decide which event I wanted to compete, ” said Khairul. “It will be a bonus if I can clock below that time, ” added Khairul, who is expected to face a strong challenge from Luqmanul Hakim Khairul Akmal, Mohd Saiful Safwan Saifuddin and Abdul Wafiy Roslan. The Melaka sprinter holds the 100m national record of 10.18, which he did in the 2016 Malaysian Games (Sukma) in Kuching. Siti Fatimah Mohamed, who turned 35 last month, will feature in the women’s 100m against younger athletes like Azreen Nabila Alias and S. Komalam Shally.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 23:15 UTC
Digital farewells: A guide to painless pandemic-era office goodbyes
But some things are harder to do online than others, and having to say goodbye to long-time colleagues is definitely one of them. Before everyone disappeared into remote working, colleagues leaving often brought cake, drinks or snacks or even organised a trip to the pub on their last day. But marking the occasion online in a manner that is not awkward can seem like an impossible feat. “You should generally invite everyone you’ve worked closely with on the team or in the department without going overboard,” Vogelsang recommends. Especially when the relationship wasn’t that close and just normal, it’s more than enough if everyone just brings their own drink to the online farewell.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 18:00 UTC
Man City's Guardiola moved by Bielsa's glowing tribute
Guardiola, who previously hailed Bielsa as one of the most important influences on his trophy-laden managerial career, was quick to return the compliment. I'm not going to try to be weak after these words because they can do whatever they want," Guardiola told a news conference. Guardiola, whose side need a maximum of 11 points from their remaining seven games to seal the title, expects another stern challenge on Saturday. Guardiola also hailed midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and said the Belgian's decision to sign a contract extension was a testament to the environment the club had put in place. It's a big compliment for City," Guardiola said.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 14:57 UTC
Despite loss of husband, little sign Queen Elizabeth will abdicate
LONDON (Reuters) - Despite the death of her husband Prince Philip, her partner and confidante during a record-breaking reign, there is little chance that 94-year-old Queen Elizabeth will abdicate, royal watchers believe. The love of her life, he married Elizabeth in 1947 and had been with her throughout her 69-year reign. "I can assure you the queen will not abdicate," royal historian Hugo Vickers said. Royal watchers say part of the reason why Elizabeth would avoid giving up the crown was the manner in which she became queen herself. "It is a job for life," Elizabeth once said, echoing a promise she made on her 21st birthday in 1947.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 13:57 UTC
Prince Philip passes away at age 99
LONDON (Reuters): Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth and a leading figure in the British royal family for almost seven decades, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace said on Friday (April 9). "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," the palace said in a statement. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss." "He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years," Elizabeth said in a rare personal tribute to Philip made in a speech marking their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 11:11 UTC
Indonesia readies US$275mil to build infrastructure for ‘five new Balis’
JAKARTA (The Jakarta Post/ANN): The government plans to spend Rp 4.01 trillion (US$275.15 million) this year on 108 basic infrastructure projects in five prioritised tourist destinations to spur visits. The government also expects the five destinations, along with Bali itself, to spur domestic travel and thereby help Indonesia’s tourist industry to recover this year. The industry is one of the hardest hit by the pandemic as countries and cities imposed mobility restrictions. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) data shows that foreign tourist arrivals to Indonesia were down 86.59 per cent year-on-year (yoy) in February as countries maintained travel restrictions. “Large-scale tourism development that tramples on human rights is fundamentally incompatible with the concept of sustainable development, ” De Schutter said.
Source:The Star
April 09, 2021 08:30 UTC