Tennis-Andreescu refuses to let injuries define her career
(Reuters) - Canada's Bianca Andreescu is frustrated with continued setbacks since returning to court at the Australian Open after 15 months due to a knee problem, but the 20-year-old is not willing to let injuries define her fledgling career. A month after winning her maiden Grand Slam at the 2019 U.S. Open, Andreescu suffered a torn meniscus in her left knee and returned to action only in Melbourne in February. "It seems that I'm kind of the only one that keeps getting asked questions about injuries, which is super annoying," the former world number four told reporters. But, yeah, I mean, it's happened quite a bit, but I don't want to define myself through those. "Even if it's something small, sometimes I'll be extra cautious, but I'd rather be that than push through it and get it worse, because I have been through both, and today I'm glad that I stopped.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 05:03 UTC
Want to try running with your dog? Here are some tips and tricks for canicross
Running with your dog is a fantastic way to get back to nature, solidify the bond with your dog and to get fit. When you first look to start running with a dog, it can be a lot of information to take in all at once. Provided they have good physical fitness and enjoy running, any dog can take part – even small dog breeds. A very commonly asked question is: Will running with my dog in a harness encourage my dog to pull? If you can, running with an already experienced dog is a great way to teach this, as a green dog will naturally follow an already experienced dog.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 03:56 UTC
Bus driver fell asleep behind the wheel in NSE crash, say cops
IPOH: A 39-year-old bus driver is believed to have fallen asleep behind the wheel, causing the vehicle to skid and crash on the North-South Expressway. Ipoh Deputy OCPD Superintendent Mohamad Nordin Abdullah said the driver, who is from Alor Star, sustained light injuries to his legs. Supt Mohamad Nordin said the driver, who was placed under arrest, had 19 previous traffic summonses issued against him. "He fell asleep briefly and that caused the express bus heading to Kuala Lumpur from Kulim to skid off the expressway before falling into a drain. "Twelve of the passengers sustained minor injuries while two more sustained serious injuries, one to the head and the other to the torso," he added.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 03:45 UTC
Muay Thai boxer fights his way out of the mountains
Born and raised in the wide cast mountains in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Ye struggled to make a living until Muay Thai came and changed his life. "While I was studying Sanda, I learned that the rules of Muay Thai were the most open by far. Known as 'Babi Boxing', Muay Thai allows participants to attack with fists, legs, elbows, and knees. It is rather practical for actual combat, so I totally fell in love with muay Thai," said the Muay Thai enthusiast. "Muay Thai has not only improved my living conditions but also made me confident.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 03:28 UTC
Dr Noor Hisham awarded honorary doctorate in leadership in public health by UKM
KUALA LUMPUR (April 4): Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was conferred the honorary doctorate in Leadership in Public Health in conjunction with the 48th convocation of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Dr Noor Hisham also expressed his appreciation to his mentor Prof Emeritus Dr Freda Andrea Meah, who is an endocrinologist, for her congratulatory speech. InsyaAllah," said Dr Noor Hisham. In the 45 -second video, Dr Freda Andrea said Dr Noor Hisham was his first trainee for endocrine surgery and that he was the best endocrine surgeon. Last year, Dr Noor Hisham was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumni by the UKM Faculty of Medicine for his great contribution in the field of medicine.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 04, 2021 03:00 UTC
Family traditions cut deep
He explained all the benefits and its short and long-term risks. What are the benefits for elective circumcision? Let me know the facts so I can convince my father to let me avoid the cut. These range from "elective circumcision has a modest benefit that outweighs the risks", to "elective circumcisions carries significant risks with minimal long-term benefits". The decision to undergo elective circumcision is often a dilemma for parents and definitely a nightmare for teenagers themselves.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 01:30 UTC
Never lose hope
Mum took my younger sister while I lived with my grandparents. Growing up, I didn’t get much parental love but things were okay because my grandparents took good care of me. But when I found out that I needed some RM80,000 to study in Japan, I felt hopeless, depressed and suicidal all over again. Luckily, my teacher sensed that something was amiss and informed the school counsellor who stepped in and saved my life. Thanks to Ho’s suggestion, I met so many Japanese people and they complimented my proficiency in the language.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 00:45 UTC
‘Who says Islam can’t be cool?’
WITH his biker vest and stern face, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s a character from the hit TV series about a violent biker gang, Sons of Anarchy. Who says Islam cannot be cool!” the Italian-Australian says with a laugh during a recent interview at the Persatuan Pengguna Islam Malaysia headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. Islam has been given a bad rap due to the acts of the misguided, such as terrorists and fanatics. “I began joining street gangs when I was a teenager before moving up the ranks and becoming a leader of a biker gang called Comanchero, ” he says. “The tragedy with my stepson really opened my eyes and I began to delve deeper into understanding Islam, ” he shares.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 00:33 UTC
Securing our water supply
Still, concerns about the country’s long-term water sustainability remains, and whether we are prepared to face water security challenges in the future. Essentially, water security boils down to having enough quantity and quality of water. While Malaysia has an abundance of water resources, quality is a different issue, says water quality expert Dr Zaki Zainudin. When we talk about water security, we have to ensure that the uses of water matches these qualities of water. While Malaysia has an abundance of water resources, quality is a different issue, says water quality expert Dr Zaki.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 00:33 UTC
Level up with games and quizzes
This year, the English language resource for secondary school students is back with a brand new segment called Grammar Duels. It tests the players’ knowledge of a literary piece selected from the English language literature component of the national secondary school syllabus. 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 04, 2021 00:11 UTC
You cannot tango with the Tatmadaw
Some of her activities were beyond their worst nightmares, such as her defence of Myanmar's military forces (Tatmadaw) at the International Court of Justice, as it faced charges of atrocities against the Rohingyas. Meanwhile, the ruthless exploitation of the 130 or so ethnic minority groups by the all-powerful Tatmadaw and the political elites after the British rulers' departure in 1948 continued unabated. To no one's surprise, the parliament rejected it as it failed to achieve the required 75% of votes (25% Tatmadaw and 11% USDP voted against). Recently, the Tatmadaw killed 114 demonstrators in a single day and opened fire at their funerals. The ongoing events should be a lesson for the country's future leaders –that one cannot tango with the Tatmadaw.
Source:The Star
April 04, 2021 00:00 UTC
Pay for managing waste
In a recent interview, she said the government had tightened the rules for those wanting to bring in plastic waste. Previously, illegal plastic waste recyclers were known to falsely declare unrecyclable plastic scraps under the HS3915 code. Last week, the subject of plastic waste was reignited after reports emerged that a ship from the United States to Malaysia supposedly contained contaminated waste. “The cost and burden to public health and the environment in dealing with plastic waste and the residuals far outweighs the revenue gained by the Malaysian government from the levy imposed on plastic waste import. “We already have plastic waste generated domestically which needs to be recycled safely, ” she said when contacted.
Source:The Star
April 03, 2021 23:20 UTC
Return of supporters galvanises JDT in stylish win
PETALING JAYA: Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) are back to their fancy best – thanks to the return of fans at their home ground. Fittingly, Brazilian Bergson capped the stylish win with a brace in the eighth and 82nd minutes, after Adam Nor Azlin put JDT in front with a thumping header after only four minutes. JDT coach Benjamin Mora admitted that the presence of fans made a big difference and he hopes to see more fans soon. With Friday’s win, JDT continue to dominate the Super League with 14 points from six matches. Our foreign players need to buck up too.”Melaka lie ninth with only four points from six matches.
Source:The Star
April 03, 2021 23:15 UTC
Barty hits out at number one ranking critics
(Reuters) - Ash Barty dismissed suggestions that she had unfairly held on to the top ranking while opting not to compete on the WTA Tour for most of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "I know there has been a lot of talk about the ranking, but I didn't play at all last year and I didn't improve any of my points whatsoever. Yes, I didn't drop but I didn't improve any. Barty clinched the Miami Open in 2019 before capturing the French Open and WTA Finals. Barty said she plans to compete in Charleston next week before heading to the Stuttgart Open in Germany.
Source:The Star
April 03, 2021 22:18 UTC
As meme stock mania fizzles, Wall Street sees ‘big reckoning’
Talk to Wall Street veterans and they’ll tell you that this flat-lining is the beginning of what will be an inexorable move downward in these stocks. The opposite is being seen for terms like “stock trading” and “investing” which have plunged, Google Trends shows. “The stimulus check impact on retail trading is waning,” said Edward Moya, senior market analyst at Oanda. The stock’s more than 900% surge this year has drawn a wary eye from the Wall Street analysts that follow it. The chain’s latest rally came amid plans to continue reopening cinemas, however, Wall Street is skeptical.
Source:The Edge Markets
April 03, 2021 20:48 UTC