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PETALING JAYA: National top shuttler Lee Zii Jia admitted that his performance was a letdown after squandering a good chance to reach his second major final since his All-England triumph in March. The 23-year-old headed into yesterday’s semi-finals against Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn as an overwhelming favourite, but the world No. 23 upset the form book to clinch a convincing 21-18, 21-18 win. The result was certainly disappointing for world No. 8 Zii Jia as he had just defeated the Thai opponent during the group stage. Zii Jia was also unbeaten in all his three group matches and did not drop a single game en route to the last four. Kunlavut, a three-time world junior champion, was clearly inspired after being named the BWF Most Promising Player of the Year Award on Friday. Zii Jia said he wasn’t playing anywhere near his best while crediting Kunlavut as the better player of the day. “I’m very disappointed with the match (outcome)... Kunlavut also played a very good game ... » Learn More about Zii Jia admits semis display a letdown

To be a potential aspiring Prime Minister, please apply to study at Raffles Junior College (RJC). On the sixth episode of the second season of ‘Hear Me Out’, a talk show on Mediacorp‘s Channel 8 last Sunday (Mar 27), Chan Chun Sing, who is the Minister at the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), revealed that two other members of the fourth generation leadership were in the same RJC cohort. They are Minister for Social and Family Development Tan Chuan-Jin and Acting Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung. In fact, another People's Action Party (PAP) MP Edwin Tong , better known as the City Harvest founder Kong Hee's lawyer, was also from the same batch. When asked by hosts Bryan Wong and Lin Pei Fen whether Chan studied and revised homework with Tan and Ong, the Secretary-General of National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) said no. Chan added that Tan and Ong were so much smarter than him and would require "30 per cent of their efforts" to achieve academic successes. Chan ... » Learn More about Chan Chun Sing revealed that he was RJC schoolmates with Ong Ye Kung and Tan Chuan-Jin

News Desk (AFP) Mumbai, India   ● Sat, April 24, 2021 2021-04-24 14:15 226 9a83ea3b2805adb41e1c26538e0fe6d1 2 News India,rich,COVID-19,private-jet,Dubai Free Airfares soared and demand for private jets boomed Friday as Indians who could afford it scrambled to escape a Covid surge before flights to the United Arab Emirates shut down. All flights from the UAE to India -- one of the world's busiest air corridors -- will be suspended from Sunday as coronavirus cases in the South Asian nation reach record levels and overwhelm hospitals. Price comparison websites showed one-way commercial flights from Mumbai to Dubai on Friday and Saturday costing as much as 80,000 rupees ($1,000), around 10 times the usual rate. Tickets for the New Delhi to Dubai route were going for more than 50,000 rupees, five times the normal level. No tickets were on offer from Sunday when the 10-day flight suspension comes into force. For private jets, the amount of interest was ... » Learn More about Airfares soar, private jets in demand as rich Indians flee Covid

News Desk (AFP) London, United Kingdom   ● Mon, May 10, 2021 2021-05-10 20:35 209 9a83ea3b2805adb41e1c26538e85b6c0 2 News London,Sadiq-Khan,COVID-19,tourism Free London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched a campaign on Monday to bring tourists back to the British capital, ahead of a planned easing of government coronavirus restrictions across England. The £6 million ($8.4 million, 7 million euro) campaign by Khan's office with the capital's tourism and transport bodies will look to drive domestic tourism to hospitality, culture, nightlife and retail venues in the city. The plans are designed to boost the sectors, which have been badly hit by months of closures and lockdown curbs during the pandemic. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected on Monday to confirm the next stage of his government's roadmap out of lockdown from next week, including a return to indoors mixing, and the reopening of cinemas and theatres. Khan, who on Saturday was re-elected for a ... » Learn More about London launches tourism campaign as Covid restrictions ease

Ni Nyoman Wira (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta   ● Sat, November 11, 2017 2017-11-11 13:42 1486 1f87594453bb792833e1ece3a287555b 1 Guide To Jakpost-guide-to,National-Library-of-Indonesia,library,jakarta,#JakpostGuideTo Free The National Library of Indonesia is a 24-story building located on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 11, Central Jakarta, right in front of the National Monument (Monas). Dubbed the tallest national library in the world, it was officially launched by President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Sept. 14 and is open to the public. The library was previously located on Jl. Salemba No. 28A in Senen, Central Jakarta, and some of its working units still operate there. How to get there Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan can be accessed by both motorcycle and car. The building itself has sufficient parking space in the basement area. However, keep in mind that the odd-even license plate traffic policy is in place on main roads near the area, such as Jl. M.H. ... » Learn More about Jakpost guide to the National Library of Indonesia

KUCHING: Four members from Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia have defied the party's decision to sit out the Sarawak State Election. Apart from Datuk Ali Biju, Siki Balarik will be contesting in Belaga, Ricky Enteri in Bawang Assan and Ismawi Muhammad in Muara Tuang. Sources have confirmed that Siki is Hulu Rajang Bersatu chief while Ricky's social media page states he is a youth activist from Bawang Assan. Ismawi is the Kota Samarahan Bersatu division chief and he confirmed in a Facebook post that he would contest the Muara Tuang seat as an Independent. According to a list sighted by The Star, Ismawi is also Sarawak Perikatan Nasional information chief. Siki will be contesting using the book symbol; Ismawi has chosen the key symbol while Ricky is contesting under the pen symbol. On Nov 27, Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the party would not be contesting in the Sarawak Election to give way to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Instead, he said Bersatu would give ... » Learn More about Sarawak Polls: Total of four Bersatu members contesting as Independents

Hamilton's Jeddah win left him level with Verstappen going into the title decider in Abu Dhabi PARIS: Formula One's annus mirabilis has the ending it deserves with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen on exactly the same number of points ahead of the weekend's winner-takes-all showdown in Abu Dhabi. Back in July Verstappen had built up a cosy 32-point lead but the momentum is now back at Mercedes with Hamilton driving like a man with an unprecedented eighth world championship in his sights. The Briton's against-all-odds win in Brazil, Qatar cruise and Sunday's Saudi stunner means that for the first time since Emerson Fittipaldi and Clay Regazzoni in 1974 the title protagonists go into the closing race level on points. Hamilton produced what three-time former world champion Jackie Stewart suggested "might be the best race he's ever driven" to emerge triumphant from the chaos of a hot and sticky night in Jeddah. The 36-year-old Briton and his Dutch rival, who is 12 years younger, ... » Learn More about With Hamilton and Verstappen neck and neck, F1 holds its breath

Pattaya, Thailand- Siam Bayshore Pattaya and the Thailand Guitar Society proudly present the 13th annual Pattaya Classical Guitar Festival & Competition 2021 on THIS Friday 10th December 2021 at the Siam Bayshore Resort, Pattaya. This year the festival will be held for the first time on a Friday, the 10th of December which is a National Holiday (Constitution Day) with, as well for the first time, a Junior Competition in the Category under 13 years old. The festival is the only event of its kind in Thailand, showcasing many of the world’s top guitar makers and musicians. The festival is open to the public, with collectors, players, music lovers, students, and general enthusiasts strongly encouraged to attend. The festival is surely the biggest and most vibrant event for classical guitar aficionados and music lovers on the Eastern Seaboard. This event will kick off with the senior, junior under 13 years old, and under 18-year-old competitions at 09:30, followed by a ... » Learn More about Pattaya Classical Guitar Festival & Competition 2021 at Siam Bayshore Pattaya is THIS Friday 10th December 2021

Ni Nyoman Wira (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta   ● Sun, October 1, 2017 2017-10-01 12:34 1527 1f87594453bb792833e1ece3a22c0167 1 Guide To Jakpost-guide-to,Monas,national-museum,jakarta,GPIB-Immanuel,National-Library-of-Indonesia,#JakpostGuideTo Free The National Monument (Monas) lies at the center of Merdeka Square that is surrounded by four Medan Merdeka roads. Built in 1961 with the height of 132 meters tall, Monas becomes the symbol of Indonesians’ struggle against the Dutch’s colonization. Aside from Monas, there are also other places near the area that should not be missed. How to get there Monas is easy to reach as it is located almost at the heart of the city. However, due to the government’s rule, motorcycles are not allowed to enter certain streets, such as Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat and Jl. M.H. Thamrin. Those who want to visit Monas should park their vehicle near the Lenggang Jakarta food court, or used to be known as IRTI Parking Area ( ... » Learn More about Jakpost guide to Monas area

WITH a new digital library set up at MakerSpace in Balik Pulau, Penang, students there can now be better equipped to pick up digital skills. The digital library, which is the first of its kind in Southwest District on Penang island, is aimed at cultivating digitalisation and coding knowledge among young people. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said after MakerSpace was established in 2019, the component was a feather in the cap for Penang Island City Council (MBPP) in its effort to encourage the use of technology among youths. “Although we have always excelled in producing good results in the manufacturing and service sectors, the one concern that has often arisen among relevant authorities is the lack of talent to drive operations digitally. “Hence, I strongly believe that with MBPP’s continuous efforts to promote digitalisation and coding which are considered key components in this era, more talents can be produced to support the state to further accelerate its economy in the ... » Learn More about Balik Pulau gets own digital library