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KUALA LUMPUR: Umno will stick with Barisan Nasional in the next general election, says its president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and the party's stand not to cooperate with Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim or DAP remains. The Umno president said that under current political circumstances, Barisan must be prepared to “contest alone” in GE15. “For Umno to become dominant again, we must win the most seats and be able to choose the right, sincere and honest partners to form the next government with us, ” he said in his presidential address at the Umno general assembly on Sunday (March 28). Thanking Barisan component parties MCA, MIC and PBRS for their friendship with Umno and for remaining in the coalition despite its loss in GE14, Ahmad Zahid said stability could only be achieved with Barisan. “Look what has happened when Barisan is no longer in power. The World Bank report states Malaysia has sunk further compared with other Asean countries in terms ... » Learn More about Umno to stick with Barisan in next GE, says Zahid

We all start the New Year bursting with resolutions that we promise we’ll stick to this year. But after a few weeks back in the grind, those resolves start looking very hard to keep up, even if it is for simple things like losing weight and exercising more. How can you ensure your resolutions make it past month two this year? Check out these 6 tips on really making your 2021 resolutions count: 1. Create a new lifestyle with new habits Creating new habits takes time and energy because you can’t change your behaviour overnight. Instead of setting yourself unrealistic, immediate goals, think of creating a culture of slow but positive changes in your lives that are sustainable through the year and beyond to create a healthier and happier version of you. Remember, it’s not supposed to be a one-off, far-reaching goal; it’s supposed to be a sustained lifestyle. 2. Make it specific Resolutions work best in bite-size pieces. Hold yourself accountable by keeping them small, ... » Learn More about 6 steps to stick to your New Year’s resolutions past February

It might not be obvious at first glance, but the main physical attribute that gives Sean Hudspeth away as a race car driver is his 43cm-diameter neck. After all, strong support is a must in this business. Formula One drivers are subjected to forces of up to 5.5G - enough pressure to cause an average person to pass out. Away from the tracks, shopping can be a hassle. Unlike most of his peers, he cannot buy a ready-to-wear shirt off the shelves. "If I buy a shirt that fits my body, it won't fit my collar. If I buy a shirt that fits my collar, it'd be 10 times too big," said the 23-year-old, who started kart racing nine years ago. https://vimeo.com/208053849 Despite his late introduction - three-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton began karting when he was eight - the Singaporean caught on quickly. He will compete in this season's Porsche Supercup, which begins this month, from the third round with one of the top teams, Lechner Racing. A WHEEL CHALLENGE No ... » Learn More about Motor racing: Local drivers ready to stick their necks out

China has administered around 140 million doses since vaccinations began last year and aims to fully inoculate 40 percent of its 1.4 billion people by June BEIJING - Tickets to tourist attractions, shopping coupons, and report cards naming and shaming stores where staff haven't been vaccinated: China is veering from compulsion to persuasion in its bid to inoculate its population from Covid. The country has administered around 140 million doses -- most people will require two shots -- since vaccinations began last year and aims to fully inoculate 40 percent of its 1.4 billion people by June. But many in China have been slow to sign up for jabs, feeling they are no longer at risk of catching the virus as the country has largely brought domestic outbreaks under control. China reported just 11 domestically transmitted cases on Thursday, while life has returned largely to normal in most parts of the country, where most malls, nightclubs and amusement parks have been open for a ... » Learn More about China weighs carrots and sticks in push to vaccinate millions

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and like many Singaporeans, that is how I feel about Teo Heng. The KTV studio, known for its affordable prices, is a place that many 80s and 90s kids would flock to belt out tune after tune. Unfortunately, the pandemic has been giving Teo Heng a pretty hard time and the family business has been struggling to stay afloat. In addition, the pilot programme to reopen nightclubs and karaoke outlets has been put on hold , so it unlikely that singing will be allowed in karaoke joints anytime soon. Despite these uncertainties, Teo Heng has tried to make the best out of the situation by leasing out their rooms for other uses. Starting from today (March 19), guests will be allowed to book rooms at their Causeway Point and Bedok Point outlets to, as they say, "work, dine & chill". Their third outlet at JCube is slated to reopen on a later date so Westies can keep a watch out for that. Curious to see how this will be like, I ... » Learn More about I tried working at Teo Heng for $4/hour and it was slightly disappointing — here’s why

Teens who like to go to bed late and sleep late may have a higher risk of asthma, according to new research. Image: martinedoucet/Istock.com via AFP Relaxnews Teenagers staying up late is already a concern for many parents, since it can affect things like mood and academic performance the next day. Now new research has suggested another reason why a late bedtime could be bad for teens’ health, after finding that teenagers who prefer to stay up later and wake up later the next day may be more likely to have asthma and allergies compared to those who head to bed earlier. Led by researchers at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Spain, the new study looked at 1,684 teenagers aged 13 and 14 who were living in West Bengal, India, and taking part in the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asthma and Allergy-Related Diseases among Adolescents (PERFORMANCE) study. As part of the study, the teens were asked to report if they had ever experienced or were currently experiencing any ... » Learn More about Teens who stay up late might have a higher risk of asthma and allergies — study

AC Milan’s Danish defender Simon Kjaer (L) celebrates scoring their first goal to equalise 1-1 during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between Manchester United and AC Milan at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on March 11, 2021. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) Simon Kjaer’s last-gasp equalizer gave AC Milan a dramatic 1-1 draw at Manchester United on Thursday, handing the Italians a great chance of reaching the Europa League quarter-finals while Roma, Tottenham and Arsenal cruised closer to the last-eight. Kjaer netted with a bullet header in the final seconds of stoppage time of the last 16, first leg encounter at Old Trafford, leveling the scores after Amad Diallo had opened in the 50th minute with his first United goal. “This is a great result, we played really well, showed personality and I think we dominated,” the defender told Sky Sport Italia. Milan called the shots early on and had two goals disallowed, Rafael Leao’s effort ruled ... » Learn More about Milan grab Europa League last 16 edge at United as Tottenham, Arsenal shine

MARKET CHECK Wielding a “social distancing stick,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III joins Parañaque City officials as they inspect a market in Baclaran on Friday to see if health regulations are being observed. —MARIANNE BERMUDEZ The OCTA Research Group and at least two lawmakers called for tighter restrictions in order to stop the current surge of COVID-19 infections as the country logged 7,103 new cases on Friday, the most in a single day since the pandemic began. OCTA said it was recommending the immediate implementation of “circuit breaker measures” which could either be a “hard general community quarantine (GCQ),” or a “soft modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ),” which would be enforced if the surge does not abate in two weeks. The independent group of academics and experts in various fields is monitoring the pandemic. The country’s previous highest single day tally of infections was on Aug. 10, 2020, with 6,861 cases. Friday’s record did not include figures ... » Learn More about Cases hit new single-day high; tighter curbs urged

A Covid-19 nasal swab test isn’t pleasant. Many will say the long stick inserted deep inside the nasal cavity feels like it’s hitting their brain. A method arguably much more discomforting is now being used in some cities in China… an anal swab test. And, they say, it’s more effective at detecting a coronavirus infection. After a Covid-19 infection was detected at primary school in Beijing, more than 1,000 teachers, staff members and students were tested using the anal swab method as well as the usual nose and throat swab tests. For the anal test, a cotton swab is inserted around 3 to 5 centimetres into the anus and then gently rotated around. Beijing officials say anal swab samples were also taken from people living in neighbourhoods with Covid-19 cases as well as those in quarantine facilities. Since the virus is detectable on faecal samples for a longer time than the respiratory tract, the anal tests can “increase the detection rate,” according to respiratory and infectious ... » Learn More about China starts using anal swab tests to detect Covid-19 infections

WASHINGTON: Big U.S. banks will have to resume holding an extra layer of loss-absorbing capital against U.S. Treasuries and central bank deposits from next month after the Federal Reserve said on Friday it would not extend a temporary pandemic regulatory break due to expire this month. The Fed said it would, however, launch a formal review of the capital rule, known as the "supplementary leverage ratio," due to concerns it is no longer functioning as intended as a result of the central bank's emergency COVID-19 monetary policy measures. While the Fed's decision to review the rule is a win for Wall Street banks, which have long argued the leverage ratio is fundamentally flawed, its refusal to extend the exemption, as many analysts had expected, came as a disappointment. Shares of the largest U.S. banks fell after the news, with JPMorgan Chase & Co losing as much as 4% before closing down 1.6% on the day. Bank of America Corp's and Citigroup Inc lost 1% and 1.1%, respectively. ... » Learn More about US Fed to let bank-leverage exemption expire this month, will review rule