KUALA LUMPUR: The Star won first prize in the category for multimedia stories at the prestigious Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-Petronas Malaysian Journalism Awards 2022. Star Media Group advisor Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai also received a special award worth RM5,000 cash, a trophy and certificate. ALSO READ : INTERACTIVE: Letting Go - How Parents of Young Autistic Adults … [Read more...] about The Star wins big in prestigious MPI Awards
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Wise move by the president-elect
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It’s official – face masks now voluntary in most places in Thailand
Any face mask confusion is now clarified by the publishing of the latest edict in the Royal Gazette. “The wearing of a mask is a voluntary practice from now onwards so that people can now live closer to normal conditions. The Ministry of Public Health only recommends that the general public wear a mask when living with other people in a crowded place, in areas where there is … [Read more...] about It’s official – face masks now voluntary in most places in Thailand
Turning tragedy into triumph
PREVENTION is better than cure, as the saying goes. A safe work environment is paramount for a company to thrive, no matter the size of your business. Logically, a safe and healthy work environment not only protects employees from injury and illness, it can also lower related costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee … [Read more...] about Turning tragedy into triumph