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Primary lines of defense have collapsed. Stay home – dead in the water when businesses opened. Wear masks – badly compromised when DOH/FDA never clearly gave specifications that make masks work against the Covid-19 virus, and when the same agencies never monitored the efficacy of masks being worn. Wash hands frequently – good for some, not practical for most, no adequate washing facilities outside of houses, and no instant water available for the lower income bracket. Social or physical distancing – applicable to larger offices and restaurants, not applicable to public transport, public markets, busy streets, and other workplaces. What are secondary lines of defense? Vitamins and supplements? Yes, but for how many of the 110 million Filipinos? And for those who can afford to buy, for how long? Definitely, the poorest 30% cannot afford anything because they cannot even be assured of three meals a day. The next 50% were financially compromised when work was interrupted, ... » Learn More about Impracticality, stupidity, then arrogance

Ginebra coach Tim Cone. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Christian Standhardinger’s arrival at Barangay Ginebra has made an already strong team into a more formidable one, but head coach Tim Cone doesn’t want to hype up any championship hopes this 2021. The Gin Kings were able to capture their first Philippine Cup in 13 years after taking down TNT in five games inside the bubble in 2020 and they did it without center Greg Slaughter. Standhardinger was picked up from NorthPort in exchange for Slaughter in a switch of top big men but Cone said that a lineup will only be deemed strong if the players go harmoniously together. “The game is not played on paper. This is not a fantasy league where you just put in the best players and take their stats and then you win because they put up great stats,” said Cone as per PBA.ph. “That’s not the way real games are played.” Standhardinger was a force to be reckoned with in the previous two conferences. He won the 2019 Governors’ Cup ... » Learn More about Standhardinger arrival not title guarantee for Ginebra, says Cone

SINGAPORE - A lack of community support for older women and prevailing gender stereotypes at home were some of the pressing issues concerning Indian women, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah on Saturday (April 17). Speaking on the sidelines of a dialogue session attended by 46 men and women from the Indian community, Ms Indranee said a network of support for women was vital to tackle issues at home, workplaces, schools and in the community. Ms Indranee, who is also Second Minister for Finance and National Development, said: "Many of the participants felt that they would be more comfortable talking to another woman if they have problems. "So women's support networks are something that should be looked at so women can go for help, to gain knowledge, to upskill and to connect with other like-minded women." She was joined by MP for Sembawang GRC Vikram Nair at the event held at Singapore Khalsa Association. The session was part of the Conversations on ... » Learn More about Community support networks vital to tackle Indian women’s issues at home, workplace: Indranee

JOHOR BARU: A 34-year-old housewife lost RM500 after taking up an "attractive business opportunity" that promised her an additional start-up fund of RM1,500 to sell Hari Raya cookies overseas. Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the woman was presented with the offer via WhatsApp on Dec 2 last year but only lodged a police report on March 23 after realising that she might have been cheated. "The victim was told that she only had to fork out RM500 to participate in the scheme, where she would receive an additional funding of RM1,500 and 1,600 jars of festive cookies to be sold overseas. "Taken by the offer, the housewife debited RM500 into a bank account under the name of Siti Asmah," he said. On Dec 11, a few days after their first contact, the victim and several others met up with the scheme organiser at Dewan Muhibbah Kulai to further discuss the business opportunity. However, the victim was put off after she was asked for additional funds, which was ... » Learn More about Housewife losses RM500 in Hari Raya cookie scam

ACTRESS Rozita Che Wan (pic) has prepared 20 outfits for Hari Raya Aidilfitri despite having to celebrate it under a new norm, reported Utusan Malaysia. Rozita, who is fondly known as Che Ta, 47, said the Covid-19 pandemic would not stop her from staying fashionable throughout the Syawal month. “I have already prepared 20 different outfits for Aidilfitri this time, and not just matching with my husband and children. In fact, I will be on my way to look for samping, as I like to prepare early. “And to be honest, I started the preparations even before fasting month, ” she said. Rozita, who married actor Zain Saidin in 2013, is mother to their six-year-old daughter Aaisyah Dhia Rana. The flamboyant actress also has two sons – Ammar Effendy, and Aniq Ezra – from her previous marriage. Asked what colour she will be wearing on the first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, she said she had picked turquoise. “The rest of my outfit include other colours such as gold, blue, green and many ... » Learn More about Rozita has 20 outfits prepared for Hari Raya

PETALING JAYA: Tread with great caution. That is the advice of chef de mission Datuk Lee Chong Wei as athletes from various sports enter the 100-day countdown for the Tokyo Olympic Games, scheduled from July 23-Aug 8. “Stay away from injury... that’s the worst thing that can happen to you as we get closer to the Games, ” said the three-time Olympic Games silver medallist. The former world No.1 shuttler’s concern is understandable as he was injured less than 100 days before the 2012 Olympic Games in London and it made life difficult for him. “I will not forget the challenges that I faced even days before the Olympics started... the injury took away my joy and made everything one notch harder, ” he said. Chong Wei had injured his ankle just four minutes into his match against Peter-Gade Christensen in the first singles match of the Group C tie between Denmark and Malaysia during the Thomas Cup Finals in Wuhan, China, in May 2012. Grimacing in pain, he was wheeled out and ... » Learn More about Chef de mission Chong Wei keeps athletes on guard with sound advice

PETALING JAYA: Independent mixed pairs Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie and Tan Kian Meng-Lai Pei Jing have received a timely boost ahead of the final stretch of the Olympics qualifiers, starting next month. Both pairs can heave a huge sigh of relief after securing a one-year sponsorship deal with sporting equipment manufacturer Victor last week. The major deal could not have come at a better time as Soon Huat-Shevon and Kian Meng-Pei Jing are still scrambling for funds to keep their Tokyo Olympics bids afloat after they were surprisingly axed from the national team two months ago. The quartet can now look forward to salvaging their slim qualifying hopes in remaining three events – Indian Open (May 11-16), Malaysian Open (May 25-30) and Singapore Open (June 1-6). Soon Huat-Shevon and Kian Meng-Pei Jing are ranked 11th and 13th respectively in the Road to Tokyo standings behind Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying (seventh). A country can have two pairs if both of them are ranked in the ... » Learn More about Indie pairs sign major deal ahead of Tokyo qualifiers

KUALA LUMPUR: After a two-day delay, All England champion Lee Zii Jia has received his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Desa Tasik Sports Complex vaccination centre in Cheras.Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) coaching director Wong Choong Hann said Zii Jia has recovered from his fever. The 23-year-old shuttler should have obtained the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine with the first group of 264 athletes and officials who are preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics on Tuesday (April 13). “He has received his vaccine shot this morning. Zii Jia has recuperated from fever and has started training as usual, ” said Choong Hann. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was postponed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is now scheduled from July 23 to August 8, while the Paralympic Games is from Aug 24 to Sept 5. — Bernama. ... » Learn More about Lee receives first dose of Covid vaccine

ARE the Tokyo Olympics going to become a mega Covid-19 super spreader event? The local residents are increasingly worried of this aspect and it’s not surprising that with less than 100 days approaching before the country hosts the biggest sporting show on earth, the enthusiasm is contained than it would have been in normal times. A Kyodo news agency poll released on Monday revealed that only 24% of the local population supports the idea of going ahead with the Olympics. The current government is adamant it is doing its best to push ahead with the staging of a successful Olympic Games as cancelling it with the exception of a natural disaster will be unthinkable. But just why did the government think it is okay to welcome, say, 80,000 athletes, coaches, media and other related officials from more than 200 countries when the vaccination programme had barely started? And mind you, Japan does not require those jetting in for the Olympics to be vaccinated. MotoGP, Formula One, ... » Learn More about Can Tokyo Olympic Games stand firm on shaky ground?

Seri Alam district police chief Supt Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the 61-year-old man was picked up at his home in the city on Friday (April 16) night. "The elderly man has been remanded for six days beginning Saturday (April 17), and police are still tracing three more individuals in connection with the case,” he told reporters after the Infaq Ramadan programme in Taman Molek here today. Two days ago, a video went viral on social media showing the 18-year-old driver of a Proton Wira being beaten up by several road users who apparently held him responsible for an accident involving a Honda EX5 ridden by a woman at the traffic light intersection. The 38-year-old woman sustained multiple injuries to her head, legs and hands. The motorist also suffered injuries on his head, face and right leg, and broke his nose and fingers as a result of the assault. - Bernama ... » Learn More about Senior citizen nabbed over assault of motorist in Pasir Gudang