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During the nationwide closure of temples and festivities during the Songkran holiday this week, some are taking the opportunity to improve hygienic practices. To help protect members of the temple and the community from contracting Coronavirus, the Abbot from Chak Daeng temple, on the banks of the Chao Phraya just south of Bangkok, has been busy crafting recycled plastics into face masks. The Chak Daeng temple has developed a method of using recycled plastics donated from the community and retrieved from Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river to make a fabric which they use for robes and more recently, into hygienic face masks. Monks crush the plastic and shred it into small flakes allowing the material to be converted into polyester and spun into yarn and woven into robes in a beautiful polyblend of traditional and modern problem solving. With some alterations, the recycled plastics can be used to make face masks to help people stay safe this year. ... » Learn More about Bangkok temple develops hygienic face mask from recycled plastics

With store operations at a halt, one might think they’d have to wait days, weeks, or the next official announcement until they can finally step foot to shop at their favorite brands. This, however, cannot be more far from the truth. In fact, anyone can shop safely through Trunc, SSI Group’s multi-label e-commerce site with over 100 of the world’s most coveted brands. Customers can sit back, relax, and tap on their phones (or laptops) to order and purchase their needs and wants at just one online shopping destination. The reusable, washable, virus killing, Sports Face Mask by Fine Guard is the choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Endorsed by Olympians and the Medical Wellness Association, this ultra-breathable model is protected by Livinguard technology that kills 99.99 percent of viruses on contact. Each box comes with two masks, each being reusable for a whole year and washable up to 50 times. For a more casual option, Kenneth Cole’s face mask has a multi-layer filtration ... » Learn More about Shop safely with Trunc

Petaling Jaya: He is one of the most wanted men in Malaysia. Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee, who thrives on being in the limelight, must be wishing that he had kept himself away from public attention. Malaysians who have seen pictures of this brash young man posing with his piles of cash and luxury cars must have wondered why anyone would ever want to do that. Some blamed it on the fugitive’s Instagram generation which values image over substance. Liow, who celebrates his 33rd birthday at the end of this month, is known to throw lavish parties with free-flowing booze. That won’t happen this year. Police want him to face charges on organised crime, money laundering, Macau scam and commercial crime cases, and likely involving drugs too. Recently, police arrested 68 individuals, including his two brothers, also Datuk Seri titleholders, and a Datuk who are believed to be gang members. Police also seized 16 luxury vehicles, including a Rolls Royce and five Alphard MPVs, and hard ... » Learn More about Unmasking fugitive Nicky Liow

Chie Filomeno donated to the group of jeepney drivers she saw along Katipunan Ave. Images: Instagram/@chiefilomeno Chie Filomeno urged the public to help out-of-work jeepney drivers as they struggle amid the pandemic-induced lockdown. Filomeno shared her experience of encountering a group begging for alms along Katipunan avenue via Instagram earlier today, April 14. “A couple of days ago we passed by Katipunan [Ave.] at may nakita akong cartolina na nakadikit lang sa barrier at may nakasulat na “KONTING TULONG LANG PO SA AMING MGA JEEPNEY DRIVERS,'” she said. (A couple of days ago we passed by Katipunan avenue and I saw a cartolina up on a barrier with the words, “A little help for us jeepney drivers.) “Tapos nakita ko sila nakaupo sa side gutter, sobrang hinang hina at walang pag-asa, I wanted to give them something pero that time I didn’t have relief goods in the car and I didn’t have money,” Filomeno added. (Then I saw them sitting on the side gutter, looking very ... » Learn More about Chie Filomeno urges public to help out-of-work drivers amid lockdown

A reenactment of the first baptism in the Philippines was held at Plaza Sugbo where the Magellan’s Cross sits. PHOTO BY NESTLE SEMILLA CEBU CITY—Filipinos play a key role in spreading Christianity to the world in the course of their employment as migrant workers, the representative of Pope Francis said on Wednesday (April 14) at the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the first baptism in the Philippines. “Keep the flame of faith alive,” said Archbishop Charles Brown, papal nuncio to the Philippines and the Pope’s representative in the celebration. Brown lauded Filipinos for accepting Christianity five centuries ago and sharing it with the world. The Christian faith, he said, started in Asia where Jesus sent the Holy Spirit and summoned apostles to spread his mission of bringing people back to God. The faith was brought to Europe and found its way in the Philippines. “Now, Filipinos bring that faith to the world, not as explorers or colonizers, but in many cases as ... » Learn More about 500th year of first baptism in PH: Filipinos hailed for spreading Christianity worldwide

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin visited a Ramadan bazaar at Precinct 3 here, to observe the level of standard operating procedure (SOP) compliance among traders and patrons there. He arrived at 5pm and spent about 30 minutes at the bazaar on Wednesday (April 14). Muhyiddin also spent some time mingling with traders and was seen buying several dishes, such as kuih kaswi gula merah, laksa and mee kolok. Traders and visitors at the bazaar were pleasantly surprised when the Prime Minister turned up there. MyTalam Kuih stall owner, Wichi Yuso, 48, said at first, she did not notice the presence of Muhyiddin at her stall because the Prime Minister was wearing a face mask. "I was surprised as I did not know the Prime Minister was coming to the Ramadan bazaar today. He bought some traditional kuih and also asked how my family and I were doing. "I was thrilled but did not have time to take a selfie and have a long chat with the Prime Minister, in ... » Learn More about Muhyiddin visits Putrajaya ramadan bazaar to observe SOP compliance

SINGAPORE - Men have become as keen as women on calling for more flexible work options, according to a new survey. Women have traditionally tended to favour flexi-work due to their roles as primary caregivers but there has been a shift, as the poll outlined. It found that 71 per cent of men and 76 per cent of women surveyed here wanted to work more flexible hours. The poll out last week also noted that 55 per cent of men already had flexibility at work while 43 per cent of women were in the same position. The desire among men for more flexi-work options is driven by millennials, said Mr Abhijeet Mukherjee, chief executive of the Asia-Pacific and Gulf regions at recruitment site Monster.com, which did the survey. "As Singaporean families move towards a more balanced share of the load between partners, men are starting to demand greater flexi-work options so that they can better support their families." This finding was also reflected in the other countries surveyed - ... » Learn More about Nearly as many men as women want flexi-work: Survey

I was planning to use GrabCar to get to my lunch with Ms Tan Hooi Ling, the co-founder of Grab. But the night before, I heard how a private-hire car driver had to ask his passenger to guide him along the route. I didn't want to risk being late, so I called for a Comfort cab instead. The driver had no problems getting me there. Ms Tan has chosen Bukit Merah View Market and Food Centre to meet. Her PR folks had assured me there was a reason for her choice. It's a hot day and the centre is noisy, filling up fast with a lunch crowd. I settle at a table in the quietest corner I can find and message Grab's PR manager, Claire, to let her know where I'm sitting. They arrive, via Grab, of course. Ms Tan, 33, whose title is both co-founder and chief operating officer, is tall and very slim. She's in a black T-shirt and jeans, both from Uniqlo, and white sneakers. She's barefaced except for a lick of lipstick, and carries a grey, haversack-styled bag. She could pass off as a university ... » Learn More about Lunch With Sumiko: Grab whiz Tan Hooi Ling happy to stay low-key

Sushi chef Mamoru Sugiyama's family business has weathered natural disasters, World War II bombings and recessions, but he regards the Covid-19 pandemic to be the biggest threat to the survival of his 130-year-old restaurant. The 67-year-old fourth-generation owner of Sushi Ko in Tokyo's high-end Ginza shopping district told The Straits Times that the biggest challenge is uncertainty over the future and how long Covid-19 will drag on. As government grants were limited, he had to dip into his savings to keep the business afloat and pay staff salaries. Revenue has fallen by 70 per cent since the pandemic started. "Instead of ineffective half-baked measures, I'd rather the government act decisively and implement a strict lockdown - with financial support for the needy - and put the virus under control," he said. "This ordeal has been really taxing." Tokyo, which marked 100 days to the Olympics yesterday, has flitted in and out of Covid-19 emergency measures. The capital was under ... » Learn More about Cases keep rising, with no end in sight

SINGAPORE: The Government aims to recover the full amount of about S$370 million wrongly paid to companies in October last year as part of the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS). "We will do all we can to recover the excess disbursements while ensuring that we minimise inconvenience to firms throughout the process,” said the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) late on Thursday (Apr 8) in response to CNA's queries. "The Government aims to recover the full amount of overpayment," they added. “For firms that face difficulties in returning the excess payouts, we will provide them with the options of repaying in instalments. This will help firms to ease cashflow, especially for affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs).” When asked what will happen if companies do not return the excess amount, and whether they will face penalties, the ministries said that businesses that need further assistance may write in. “We will ... » Learn More about Government aims to recover all S$370 million wrongly paid to firms as part of Jobs Support Scheme