JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday postponed planned parliamentary elections amid a dispute over voting in Israeli-annexed East Jerusalem and splits in his Fatah party. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rymdsc
Friday, 30 April 2021
Popularity of Chile's Pinera in the doldrums following pensions fiasco
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Three quarters of Chileans disapprove of Chilean President Sebastian Pinera's management of the country, according to a poll published on Thursday, just days after the center-right septuagenarian suffered a bruising defeat in his bid to hold back a fresh raid on the country's free market pensions system. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rymds3
http://dlvr.it/Rymds3
China is moving to address the issue of data privacy
The People’s Republic is preparing to reinforce regulation of today’s Internet giants, which are particularly hungry for large quantities of data. The initiative may also provide Beijing with an opportunity to tighten its grip on Internet-related industries. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rymdr4
http://dlvr.it/Rymdr4
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Four killed at German hospital, woman arrested: media
BERLIN (Reuters) - Police arrested a 51-year-old woman after four people were found dead and another seriously injured at a hospital near Berlin on Wednesday evening, multiple German media reported. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ryhhfs
http://dlvr.it/Ryhhfs
Killings of Colombia ex-rebels could reach 1,600 by end of 2024: court
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Some 1,600 former FARC guerrillas will have been murdered by the end of 2024 if current levels of targeted killings continue, Colombia's transitional justice tribunal said on Wednesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ryhhfd
http://dlvr.it/Ryhhfd
Turkish Cypriots offer two-state plan at U.N. talks, dismissed by Greek Cypriots
GENEVA (Reuters) - The Turkish Cypriot delegation to U.N.-sponsored talks proposed a two-state solution for Cyprus on Wednesday to end the conflict with Greek Cypriots and put the island's two communities on an equal footing, but it was swiftly rejected by the Greek Cypriot side. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyhhdT
http://dlvr.it/RyhhdT
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Guatemalan civil society to ask U.S. to help tackle corruption
GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemalan civil society leaders say they will implore the United States to sanction more people linked to corruption and to promote the independence of the judicial system when they meet with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rycl98
http://dlvr.it/Rycl98
Washington helping Kabul find replacements for departing U.S. contractors: Khalilzad
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is helping the Kabul government find contractors to replace American contractors who must leave Afghanistan under the 2020 U.S.-Taliban agreement, U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad said on Tuesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rycl90
http://dlvr.it/Rycl90
U.S. Navy ship fires warning shots after close encounter with Iranian vessels
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S. military ship fired warning shots after three vessels from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) came close to it and another American patrol boat in the Gulf, the United States military said on Tuesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rycl8J
http://dlvr.it/Rycl8J
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Exclusive: Space entrepreneur Max Polyakov acquires South Africa's Dragonfly satellite maker
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Max Polyakov, an ultra-wealthy entrepreneur with ambitions of building a space transportation empire, has acquired South African satellite maker Dragonfly Aerospace, he told Reuters. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyXqWS
http://dlvr.it/RyXqWS
How much is your social media profile worth on the dark web?
For years, Facebook and Instagram accounts have been items of interest to pirates surfing the dark web, but this black market is always evolving. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyXqW7
http://dlvr.it/RyXqW7
Blue Origin protests NASA's awarding of moon lander contract to SpaceX
(Reuters) - Blue Origin, the space rocket company backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is formally challenging the $2.9 billion moon lander contract awarded by NASA to rival Elon Musk's SpaceX. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyXqS9
http://dlvr.it/RyXqS9
Monday, 26 April 2021
UK lawmakers call for PM Johnson to publish big pharma lobbying messages
LONDON, April 26 (Reuters) - British lawmakers on Monday called on the government to publish all communications with pharmaceutical companies to understand if private lobbying influenced its opposition to a waiver of intellectual property rules for COVID-19 vaccines. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyT310
http://dlvr.it/RyT310
Waiting for WiFi: Italy’s digital divide
The last time a customer tried to pay by card in Anna Rita Pani’s grocery store in Colle di Tora, a small town outside Rome, things got a bit awkward. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyT30Z
http://dlvr.it/RyT30Z
Why should you find out all about FLoC? Because it will track you and your data
Cookies are currently used to track users on the Web and to target them with advertisements that correspond to their presumed preferences. However, this system has been judged to be too intrusive from a privacy point of view and will soon disappear. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyT2v5
http://dlvr.it/RyT2v5
Sunday, 25 April 2021
Need for ‘self-regulation’
PETALING JAYA: Here’s what everybody can do to stop the daily number of Covid-19 cases from spiralling up further. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyPjxr
http://dlvr.it/RyPjxr
Bosses in a dilemma
PETALING JAYA: Employers are doing all they can to comply with the Workers’ Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act 1990 or Act 446 but space restrictions, converting current land designation and differing local government regulations are proving to be a hurdle. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyPjxb
http://dlvr.it/RyPjxb
Concern over disabled sons’ future
IPOH: At 73, housewife Chew Kam Har is getting on in years and she is worried about the welfare of her two disabled sons. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyPjwD
http://dlvr.it/RyPjwD
Saturday, 24 April 2021
Chocolate academy to be set up in Tanjung Piai
PONTIAN: Plans are in motion to set up a chocolate academy in Tanjung Piai to boost the economy there, says Deputy Primary Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Jeck Seng. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyLyKd
http://dlvr.it/RyLyKd
‘Time to follow price list’
PUTRAJAYA: After allowing traders a few days to adjust, action awaits those who fail to comply with the price control list that is in effect throughout Ramadan and for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, says Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyLyKR
http://dlvr.it/RyLyKR
Muhyiddin: We will continue to work hard in handling Covid-19
PAGOH: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has assured the people that the government will not let up on its fight against Covid-19. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyLyJf
http://dlvr.it/RyLyJf
Friday, 23 April 2021
Group: School closure should be last resort
PETALING JAYA: Education stakeholders, though concerned for the health and safety of teachers and students, believe a blanket nationwide closure of schools should only be the last resort. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyHcRq
http://dlvr.it/RyHcRq
Students’ safety a concern as Covid-19 forces Johor schools to close
JOHOR BARU: Education groups have raised their concerns over students’ safety after 27 schools in Johor were closed in the past few days following the detection of Covid-19 cases. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyHcRS
http://dlvr.it/RyHcRS
PM: Minerals can be top GDP earner by 2030
PUTRAJAYA: The government is setting its sights on making the mineral industry a major contributor to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyHcLy
http://dlvr.it/RyHcLy
Thursday, 22 April 2021
How South Korea turbocharged specialty syringe production for COVID-19 vaccines
SEOUL (Reuters) - It was 7:30 a.m. on Christmas Eve when Cha Jung-hoon, South Korea's deputy minister for small businesses, got a call from his boss to make an urgent three-hour car trip to visit syringe maker Poonglim Pharmatech. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyCdbv
http://dlvr.it/RyCdbv
U.S. Senate panel advances bill to aid Ukraine, pressure Nord Stream 2
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced a bill on Wednesday to deliver aid to Ukraine in its struggle with Russia and pressure companies helping to build Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that could deprive Kyiv of lucrative transit fees. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyCdZX
http://dlvr.it/RyCdZX
After LinkedIn and Twitter, Reddit is also adding audio features
Audio is THE trend to follow in 2021. Facebook, Twitter and even LinkedIn have all jumped on the audio bandwagon. Now it’s Reddit’s turn to try its luck. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RyCdX2
http://dlvr.it/RyCdX2
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
Turkey summons Swedish envoy to protest Sweden's 'support for terrorists'
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Foreign Ministry summoned Sweden's ambassador in Ankara to a meeting to protest contacts between two Swedish ministers and members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which Ankara considers a terrorist group, Turkish diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ry7cDX
http://dlvr.it/Ry7cDX
Brazil defense minister defends democracy, pledges to adhere to constitution
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's defense minister defended the democratic system on Tuesday, decrying "attempts at institutional destabilization" amid concerns over President Jair Bolsonaro's commitment to constitutional norms ahead of next year's election. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ry7cC3
http://dlvr.it/Ry7cC3
Tijuana wealth gap comes to fore with planned seizure of Mexico country club
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Tijuana Country Club and its 18-hole golf course, an oasis of swaying palms and manicured lawns in the city's urban sprawl, could be set for a radical makeover as a public park under a government plan turn it over to the people. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ry7cBB
http://dlvr.it/Ry7cBB
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
American cities are embracing new technologies to boost resilience
Major population centers in the US are already investing in new technologies and infrastructure that aims to meet the challenges posed by climate change and clean, sustainable urban management. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ry3cLD
http://dlvr.it/Ry3cLD
Americans spent US$5.6bil on video games in March 2021
In the United States, the video game industry continues to do blockbuster business. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ry3cKq
http://dlvr.it/Ry3cKq
Google, Apple executives to testify in app store hearing on Wednesday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Senior executives with Alphabet's Google and Apple will testify on Wednesday about antitrust concerns related to their app stores along with executives of three companies which rely on those online stores, the leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee's antitrust panel said on Monday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Ry3cJ0
http://dlvr.it/Ry3cJ0
Monday, 19 April 2021
Airports get busy as Australia-New Zealand quarantine-free travel begins
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Hundreds of passengers thronged Australian airports on Monday as an open border system began with New Zealand, a pandemic milestone that allows Australian residents to fly there for the first time in over a year without having to quarantine for two weeks. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxzgTs
http://dlvr.it/RxzgTs
Investor group calls for banks to set tougher climate targets
LONDON (Reuters) - A group of investors managing $11 trillion in assets has called on banks to set tougher emissions targets ahead of a meeting of world leaders aimed at accelerating efforts to fight climate change. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxzgTk
http://dlvr.it/RxzgTk
Exclusive: India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change
CHENNAI (Reuters) - India may build new coal-fired power plants as they generate the cheapest power, according to a draft electricity policy document seen by Reuters, despite growing calls from environmentalists to deter use of coal. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxzgT5
http://dlvr.it/RxzgT5
Sunday, 18 April 2021
Boost for women entrepreneurs
WOMEN entrepreneurs, who include single mothers who need retraining to hone their skills and broaden their knowledge, say the People and Economic Strategic Empowerment Programme (Pemerkasa) stimulus package will boost all who need a helping hand in their business ventures. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxwLs6
http://dlvr.it/RxwLs6
Businesswomen eager for funds to expand their ventures
AS past recipients of a government grant, entrepreneurs Noorasikin Jailani and Suriati Sudin, both 30, welcome any additional aid to keep their businesses afloat. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxwLrp
http://dlvr.it/RxwLrp
‘Vaccine is not bulletproof’
PETALING JAYA: Even if it does not completely eliminate the chances of contracting Covid-19, vaccination will at least reduce the severity of any such infection, say health experts. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxwLqH
http://dlvr.it/RxwLqH
Saturday, 17 April 2021
Fiery artwork on a burning issue
KUALA LUMPUR: Contemporary artist Red Hong Yi’s installation work, a world map made entirely of 50,000 green-tipped matchsticks, has made the cover of the latest issue of Time magazine on global climate change. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxsZjH
http://dlvr.it/RxsZjH
File the right form and be aware of exemptions, taxpayers told
PETALING JAYA: More than ever, this year’s tax relief measures offer a lifeline to many, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic has caused great upheavals and losses in the job market. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxsZjC
http://dlvr.it/RxsZjC
Some facing higher taxes despite lower revenue
PETALING JAYA: In the last few years, tailor David Tan (not his real name) has been paying RM8,000 in taxes upfront annually and because of poor business due to the Covid-19 pandemic, he had expected to pay less. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxsZj2
http://dlvr.it/RxsZj2
Friday, 16 April 2021
‘Get second phase up and running’
PETALING JAYA: Various parties are gearing up for the launch of the second phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme on April 19, though much remains to be done to hit the ground running. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxpJjD
http://dlvr.it/RxpJjD
Mexico charges 30 marines over forced disappearances in border city
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican authorities have charged 30 marines for allegedly participating in a string of forced disappearances in the violent northern border city of Nuevo Laredo in 2018, the Attorney General's Office said on Thursday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxpJhd
http://dlvr.it/RxpJhd
'Run, Sara, Run': Is Duterte's daughter playing her father's game?
MANILA (Reuters) - The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte says there's no chance she'll run for the presidency next year. Her father says the presidency is no job for a woman. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxpJfj
http://dlvr.it/RxpJfj
Thursday, 15 April 2021
New Zealand mosque shooter's court hearing postponed due to no-show
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The mass shooter who killed 51 people in New Zealand in 2019 did not appear in court on Thursday after seeking a judicial review of his prison conditions and his status as a "terrorist entity". Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxkSHg
http://dlvr.it/RxkSHg
Ex-leaders, Nobel winners urge U.S. to back COVID vaccine waiver
LONDON (Reuters) - More than 60 former heads of state, including former leaders of Britain and France, and over 100 Nobel Prize winners called on U.S. President Joe Biden to back a waiver of intellectual property rules for COVID-19 vaccines. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxkSFl
http://dlvr.it/RxkSFl
Racist abuse against footballers puts Facebook under pressure
Racist abuse against professional football players is no longer somethng rare on social media. On the contrary, it’s becoming more frequent ans platforms such Facebook are under increasing pressure. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxkSBm
http://dlvr.it/RxkSBm
Wednesday, 14 April 2021
Former Mexican senator hit with criminal charges tied to energy reform
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican prosecutors on Tuesday filed criminal charges against a former senator who under the previous government helped to pass a major energy reform which President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has attacked as tainted by corruption. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxfQDM
http://dlvr.it/RxfQDM
Exclusive-Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has told Congress it is proceeding with more than $23 billion in weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates, including advanced F-35 aircraft, armed drones and other equipment, congressional aides said on Tuesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxfQBv
http://dlvr.it/RxfQBv
Colombian capital to hold another weekend lockdown
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's capital Bogota will repeat a three-day lockdown this weekend in a bid to slow coronavirus infections, Mayor Claudia Lopez said on Tuesday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxfQ6p
http://dlvr.it/RxfQ6p
Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Interpol’s help sought to find Liow
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has requested Interpol’s help via the Blue Notice to locate and arrest businessman Datuk Seri Nicky Liow who is on the run for suspicion of masterminding an organised crime group in the country. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxZRjM
http://dlvr.it/RxZRjM
Alvin Goh and brother charged in court
KUALA LUMPUR: Businessman Alvin Goh, who fled the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters by climbing over a fence recently, has claimed trial at the Sessions Court here to seven counts of receiving a total of RM2.14mil, allegedly proceeds from illegal activities. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxZRd8
http://dlvr.it/RxZRd8
Experts: Keep SOP in mind
PETALING JAYA: The fasting month has started for the Muslim community in Malaysia, with most states allowing bazaars and terawih prayers. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxZRXY
http://dlvr.it/RxZRXY
Monday, 12 April 2021
Jeck Seng: Registration for vaccination still low in Pontian
PONTIAN: The number of those who have registered for the Covid-19 vaccination is still low in this district, with only 32% signing up for the immunisation. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxVXLL
http://dlvr.it/RxVXLL
Inoculation for Covid-19 approaching 400,000 mark
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 385,251 individuals have received both doses of their vaccine shots under the first phase of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme as at Saturday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxVXKr
http://dlvr.it/RxVXKr
Shocked over such short notice
PETALING JAYA: A notice from several foreign missions in Malaysia advising their citizens with expired social visit passes to be prepared to leave by next week has left many scrambling for answers.Many of them have been stranded in Malaysia since early last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and they were made to understand that they could stay in Malaysia for up to 14 working days until the end of the movement control order, which has not been lifted until now. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxVXF1
http://dlvr.it/RxVXF1
Sunday, 11 April 2021
‘Audio clip will not destabilise Umno or BN’
JOHOR BARU: The controversy over the audio recording purportedly between Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will not destabilise Umno, says party vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxRGKC
http://dlvr.it/RxRGKC
Queen hails adaptive clothes for OKU, urges others to do their bit
KUALA LUMPUR: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has called on everyone to continue to care for the needs of persons with disabilities (OKU) in the country. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxRGJM
http://dlvr.it/RxRGJM
KLIA cares for those with hidden disabilities
PETALING JAYA: While most of us treat flying as something routine, the same cannot be said of those with autism as well as other “hidden disabilities” such as ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) or global development delay (GDD), among others. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxRGCp
http://dlvr.it/RxRGCp
Saturday, 10 April 2021
Need more bass? Tweak the sound of your headphones with an EQ app
Want to customise the sound of your headphones? There are a range of equaliser apps that let you tweak it according to your preferences. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxNVZX
http://dlvr.it/RxNVZX
NASA space copter ready for first Mars flight
NASA will be making the first-ever attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet with its mini 1.8kg helicopter, dubbed the Ingenuity, next week. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxNVXH
http://dlvr.it/RxNVXH
Digital farewells: A guide to painless pandemic-era office goodbyes
Some things feel like they’ve come to a standstill during the pandemic. And yet some of your colleagues will inevitably move on to other positions. For many, farewell get togethers still happen online. If you don’t want things to be stiff, you’ll need a plan. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxNVTr
http://dlvr.it/RxNVTr
Friday, 9 April 2021
Working from home takes a physical toll – and companies are trying to profit from that
For many who have been working remotely since March 2020, the home office never truly became one – just a makeshift setup meant to suffice for a few weeks or so. At which point life would surely be back to normal, right? Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxK9Sc
http://dlvr.it/RxK9Sc
Yelp wants to help Asian-owned businesses in the US
How do you support Asian-owned businesses? For Yelp, it’s as simple as a new tag. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxK9SW
http://dlvr.it/RxK9SW
Renesas to restart production at fire-hit chip plant by April 19 -Asahi
TOKYO (Reuters) - Renesas Electronics Corp will resume production at a chip-making factory in eastern Japan that suffered a fire last month by April 19, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxK9SM
http://dlvr.it/RxK9SM
Thursday, 8 April 2021
South Korea's ruling party suffers devastating defeat in mayoral elections
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in's ruling party suffered a devastating defeat in a special election for key mayoral posts amid political scandals and policy blunders, vote counts showed on Thursday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxFPtZ
http://dlvr.it/RxFPtZ
Britain says it struck Islamic State militants in Iraq last month
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain carried out several air strikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in northern Iraq last month as part of a coordinated 10-day operation with local ground forces, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Thursday. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxFPt3
http://dlvr.it/RxFPt3
As US cities embrace tech, cyberattacks pose real-world risks
The word “cyberattack” usually brings to mind hackers breaking into a company or government agency, wreaking havoc and stealing valuable data. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RxFPmr
http://dlvr.it/RxFPmr
Wednesday, 7 April 2021
Auditor-General uncovers syndicate hacking Immigration system
PUTRAJAYA: The findings of the 2018 Auditor-General’s report has led authorities to a damning discovery. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx9gQK
http://dlvr.it/Rx9gQK
Poor man’s fish overfished
KUALA LUMPUR: It’s bad enough that ikan kembung, the so-called poor man’s fish, has become pricey with local supplies depleting. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx9gQF
http://dlvr.it/Rx9gQF
Maid in Yong rape case ‘sounded distraught’
IPOH: The maid allegedly raped by a former Perak executive council member sounded distraught when she made a call to the Indonesian Embassy, an indication that she was not coached on what to say, the High Court was told. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx9gPv
http://dlvr.it/Rx9gPv
Tuesday, 6 April 2021
Power thieves grounded in Seremban
SEREMBAN: Police have crippled another electricity theft syndicate led by bitcoin mining operators following the seizure of 300 machines in an operation in Seremban 2. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx5wR2
http://dlvr.it/Rx5wR2
Tok Pa: Govt cautious on 12MP allocations
PETALING JAYA: The government is being extra careful when considering allocations for the 12th Malaysia Plan 2021-2025 (12MP) as its priority is on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, says Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx5wP9
http://dlvr.it/Rx5wP9
Wee: ECRL 3.0 has lower cost and better yield
PUTRAJAYA: The revised alignment of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) offers better value for money and has less of an environmental impact compared to the previous alignment, says Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx5wLv
http://dlvr.it/Rx5wLv
Monday, 5 April 2021
Schools ready to go full swing
PETALING JAYA: All five million students are in school today, the first time that everyone is back since the country had to grapple with the third wave of Covid-19 cases. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx2L27
http://dlvr.it/Rx2L27
Secondary students can’t wait to return to school today
GEORGE TOWN: While some are comfortable attending classes online, there are those who can’t wait to be surrounded by their peers in schools. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx2L24
http://dlvr.it/Rx2L24
Most looking forward to face-to-face learning
PETALING JAYA: After a bumpy year of online classrooms and missing their classmates, most students are excited to finally resume in-person learning. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rx2L1L
http://dlvr.it/Rx2L1L
Sunday, 4 April 2021
An accomplished diplomat
JOURNALISTS covering foreign affairs back in the late 1980s and 1990s always looked forward to briefings by the Foreign Ministry’s secretary-general Tan Sri Ahmad Kamil Jaafar (pic). Read full story
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http://dlvr.it/RwzVkM
Pay for managing waste
PUTRAJAYA: Starting June, plastic waste importers must pay RM20 for every tonne of scrap brought into the country for recycling in a move by the government to regulate the recycling industry and curb plastic pollution. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RwzVkJ
http://dlvr.it/RwzVkJ
Report: Recyclers rely on imported waste
PETALING JAYA: An estimated 70% of plastic recycled in the country are imported scrap, says a World Bank report on plastic recycling in Malaysia. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RwzVjv
http://dlvr.it/RwzVjv
Saturday, 3 April 2021
Deezer combines Hi-Fi and Family tariffs into one
Deezer rolls out a new payment tier that combines Hi-Fi audio quality with a Family subscription for up to six users. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rwwy0Y
http://dlvr.it/Rwwy0Y
Leveraging tech for engagement
PEOPLE are often cited as one of the most important assets for a company. But small businesses have traditionally found it a challenge to attract and retain the right talents to grow the business. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rwwy0G
http://dlvr.it/Rwwy0G
MDEC allocates RM14mil to SMEs and start-ups
THE Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) has approved another RM10.5mil worth of grants benefitting 50 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/Rwwxy2
http://dlvr.it/Rwwxy2
Friday, 2 April 2021
Let’s show appreciation for teachers
Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s (April 2-18) returns for the 5th year to pay tribute to inspiring teachers. Read full story
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http://dlvr.it/RwszRK
Users all for new diesel ruling
PETALING JAYA: Heavy users of diesel have welcomed the government’s move to make ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) here compulsory. Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RwszRF
http://dlvr.it/RwszRF
75 years of RTM making milestones
KUALA LUMPUR: The national television network, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), celebrated its double diamond jubilee in style by creating several bits of history in the Malaysian Book of Records (MBOR). Read full story
http://dlvr.it/RwszR1
http://dlvr.it/RwszR1
Thursday, 1 April 2021
Google promises not to muzzle staff on pay, settling labour case
Google promised not to silence workers who talk about their pay, part of a settlement resolving one of the first legal complaints filed by a new union representing hundreds of employees and contract workers at the Internet giant. Read full story
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Discord messaging platform launches Clubhouse-style feature
Messaging platform Discord Inc on March 31 launched a new feature for people to hold live audio events for audiences, similar to the rapidly growing app Clubhouse. Read full story
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‘Premature’ to lift WFH policy
PETALING JAYA: Employees in the private sector have voiced concerns over the government’s move to revoke the 30% work from home (WFH) policy for management staff just as new workplace clusters are being reported every day. Read full story
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