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| It’s home, sweet home for car boot family, thanks to Ebit Lew |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-27-2020, 05:39 PM - Forum: Inspiring Stories
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GEORGE TOWN: The family that lived in the boot of a car and survived on water from public toilets can now live in a proper house — thanks to celebrity preacher and philanthropist Ebit Lew.
Lew came to the rescue of the family of five which has been forced to sleep in their car for the past eight months after their home was razed in a fire in April. Their plight has tugged at the heartstrings of Malaysians here and abroad.
In a Facebook post today, Lew said he drove to Penang from Johor Bahru and got the family of security guard Ganesh Soundarajah a rented three-room home at an undisclosed location.
Not stopping there, Lew also bought the family new electrical appliances, such as a refrigerator, television and rice cooker, and other household items.
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| Trump is destroying his own party on the way out the door |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 01:11 PM - Forum: Politics
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(CNN)This holiday season, President Donald Trump has wreaked havoc on Congress, our democracy and our judicial system by pardoning political associates and convicted murderers. But Trump has saved a special kind of Grinch-like behavior for the two Republican Senate candidates in Georgia who are headed for runoff elections in January and for Senator Mitch McConnell, whose fate as majority leader depends on the GOP winning at least one of those races.
Joe Lockhart
These three are only the latest to realize that the return on investment for loyalty to Donald Trump is exactly zero. McConnell, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler all stood on the Senate floor in February and acquitted Trump on charges he abused his power in office and obstructed Congress. But now that it's time for Trump to return the favor, our self-absorbed President seems to be doing everything he can to make it harder for all three -- and perhaps giving the Democrats the gift of control of the Senate as he leaves office.
These three are only the latest to realize that the return on investment for loyalty to Donald Trump is exactly zero. McConnell, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler all stood on the Senate floor in February and acquitted Trump on charges he abused his power in office and obstructed Congress. But now that it's time for Trump to return the favor, our self-absorbed President seems to be doing everything he can to make it harder for all three -- and perhaps giving the Democrats the gift of control of the Senate as he leaves office.
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| DAP Youth chief: Former Perak MB Ahmad Faizal ousted for the good of the people |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 12:15 PM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 — The move to oust Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu as Perak mentri besar was taken for the benefit of the people, DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) chief Howard Lee Chuan How has said.
In a statement issued late last night, he alleged that greed led to Ahmad Faizal’s downfall, along with a deteriorating performance under the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) government, which was contrary to his behaviour during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration.
“Perhaps many do not realise that Ahmad Faizal’s performance was deteriorating and he was getting greedy under the PPBM government, compared to the PH era when he was reined in from any abuse of power,” Lee said.
Malaysians were unhappy with the change of power in Perak earlier this month, as they felt it showed politicians remain focused on power struggles rather than bread-and-butter issues during this time of pandemic.
Perak’s Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah even went as far as to say he took no pride in appointing the state’s third mentri besar since the conclusion of the 14th general election in 2018.
The Sultan also said this was a reflection of failure in the Perak Legislative Assembly.
In his statement, Lee gave three reasons to explain why the Opposition has a stronger voice now that Ahmad Faizal is no longer Perak mentri besar.
Firstly, all districts represented in the State Assembly will get a fair allocation irrespective of whether their elected representative is aligned with the government or a member of the Opposition.
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| Alor Setar woman braves the cold and Covid-19 to feed Melbourne’s homeless |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 12:06 PM - Forum: Inspiring Stories
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PETALING JAYA: After noticing some of Melbourne’s homeless sitting in the Queen Victoria Market car park one evening in Melbourne, Cecilia Chuah rushed home, whipped up a batch of fried rice and returned to give them a warm meal.
What started that night last May, with just four boxes of fried rice, has now become a weekly effort. Cecelia, with her daughter Shanice, husband Chai and cousin Alex in tow, gives out 100 containers of Malaysian food every Tuesday to the queuing homeless at the car park.
Last week, with Christmas around the corner, Cecilia and her family presented more than 70 new backpacks filled with clothes, toiletries and chocolates in addition to the usual containers of food.
Originally from Alor Setar, Kedah, Cecilia said she had always had an interest in helping those in need.
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| Malaysian first foreign researcher to receive Japanese medical award |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 10:28 AM - Forum: Inspiring Stories
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PETALING JAYA: Malaysian scientist Dr Moi Meng Leng has become the first foreign researcher to be granted the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development Award for her work in the regional control of infectious diseases.
According to a report in The Star, Moi, who works with the Institute of Tropical Medicine in Nagasaki University, was accorded the award from the office of Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Tokyo on Thursday.
The award recognises her contribution to the development of an antibody test to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vaccines that protect against mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika and dengue.
It is expected to contribute to the development of vaccines against dengue fever in Malaysia.
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| We’ll fight Umno if we have to, says Selangor PPBM chief |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 10:25 AM - Forum: Politics
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PETALING JAYA: Selangor PPBM has responded to an Umno threat by warning that it is well prepared to fight the dominant Barisan Nasional partner in the next general election.
“If there are meant to be clashes, so be it,” Selangor PPBM chairman Abdul Rashid Asari told FMT.
He said it was clear to him, from Umno’s electoral performance in Selangor since the 12th general election, that the people of the state did not want it to govern them.
There is currently a tussle for seats among the Perikatan Nasional (PN) partners in Selangor.
Selangor Umno chief Noh Omar recently said Umno would have no choice but to compete against PPBM if it were to nominate candidates for constituencies his party won in the previous election.
Rashid said his side was not worried over the possibility of contesting against Umno, but he tried to soften his reaction by saying PPBM would continue to work for the PN agenda.
He said his party, together with PAS, would press on with PN’s work to win the hearts of voters.
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| 2 weddings which show the hypocrisy in Malaysia |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 10:03 AM - Forum: Local News
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Malaysia is the sick nation of Asia. The country is in a mess, but this mess has not been caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are suffering from 63 years of the policies of Umno and Umno-Baru and unlike Covid-19, there is no vaccine for corrupt and greedy politicians, incompetent MPs and hypocritical politicians. Umno-Baru sold the Malays a lie, which unfortunately was believed lock, stock and barrel.
Today, politicians charged with graft are granted full acquittals or discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) but members of the public who steal bread are jailed and fined. The poor get poorer, the rich become wealthier. The poor who break the law are punished, the rich get off scot-free.
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| Prayer by Secret Garden |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-26-2020, 07:41 AM - Forum: English Songs
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Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
'Til we see the light?
Hush
Lay down your troubled mind
The day has vanished and left us behind
And the wind whispering soft lullabies
Will soothe
So close your weary eyes
Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
'Til we see the light?
Sleep
Angels will watch over you
And soon beautiful dreams will come true
Can you feel spirits embracing your soul?
So dream
While secrets of darkness unfold
Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
'Til we see the light?
Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
'Til we see the light?
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| Turkish official says vaccine from China’s Sinovac is 91.25% effective |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-25-2020, 11:24 AM - Forum: Covid-19 Pandemic
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- An experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical company Sinovac is 91.25% effective, a Turkish health official said on Thursday.
- CoronaVac is a so-called inactivated vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech.
- Unal announced the initial results following randomized trials involving 7,371 volunteers.
An experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical company Sinovac is 91.25% effective, a Turkish health official said on Thursday.
Dr. Serhat Unal, an infectious disease expert serving on Turkey’s medical board, said the finding is based on early results of late-stage trials in the country and added that the vaccine is safe.
CoronaVac is a so-called inactivated vaccine developed by Sinovac Biotech. Unal announced the initial results following randomized trials involving 7,371 volunteers.
Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said in the press conference the results were the first to be announced for CoronaVac. Media reports said Sinovac delayed announcing results from late-stage trials until January to consolidate data from other countries where trials took place. The efficacy rate announced by Turkey could not be immediately verified independently.
Koca said the first shipment of three million doses of CoronaVac will be dispatched to Turkey Sunday night and arrive Monday. The vaccines were initially expected to arrive after Dec. 11, but Koca said issues with permits caused the delay. Turkey has signed a deal for 50 million doses of the vaccine.
The health minister also said an agreement for the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech vaccine was close. He said Turkey could get 4.5 million doses until the end of March and would have the option buy up to 30 million doses.
Turkey has among the worst infection rates in the world, with a weekly average of about 22,000 confirmed daily infections. The total death toll is 19,115, according to official statistics.
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| Malaysia – a country in decay? |
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Posted by: superadmin - 12-24-2020, 11:34 AM - Forum: Politics
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A few weeks ago, I bumped into an expatriate and after exchanging pleasantries, we got to talking about various issues. In the course of the conversation, I told him that I used to live in the US.
A frown formed immediately on the face of the straight-talking, boisterous Englishman. Seemingly flabbergasted, he exclaimed in an almost reprimanding tone: “Then why did you come back to this racist country?”
Ordinarily, a question like that would be unwarranted. After all, why would anyone be questioned for returning to their own country?
But this was a question I had heard once too often – from relatives, friends and even complete strangers – so I had almost come to expect it. I also have friends of all races and none of them are racists.
I told him I loved Malaysia and its warm, good-natured people, but that I was working from here now largely due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions.
However, I know that for many foreign-educated returnees, the only thread that keeps them here is their family. But it’s a thread that’s starting to fray – slowly but surely.
For Malaysia, sadly, seems to be a country in decay – a fact that’s becoming more apparent everyday. Here are its four most telling signs:
A massive brain drain
Malaysia, a country which has long wanted to join the coveted developed nations club, is in no position to achieve it. How can it, considering Malaysia is losing its most talented, highest-skilled people by the boatload? This is a contentious topic that’s become front and centre of national conversation, thanks to a slew of recent stories about Malaysians who have made it big in other, more meritocratic countries.
This dangerous outflow of skilled labour from Malaysia has been increasing. From 184,014 people in 2000, it increased to 276,557 people in 2010 and 342,639 people in 2013. I shudder to think of what the number would be today.
A joint study by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 2013 found that Malaysia’s exodus of skilled labour was double the world average.
At this point, we should probably stop calling it “brain drain” and start calling it “brain bleed”.
TalentCorp, the GLC tasked with bringing back skilled Malaysians, has failed dismally. It brought back 272 people in 2017, 309 in 2018 and 276 in 2019. To call this a drop in the ocean would be generous.
The perks and higher salaries they might offer do little to mitigate Malaysia’s many systemic problems, the chief of which – according to research house Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research – is its race-based affirmative action policy.
It states: “…affirmative action policies favouring the ethnic Malay population (Bumiputera)… is likely to continue to cause a ‘brain drain’ where talented non-Malay members of the population seek opportunities overseas”.
Popular FMT columnist Mariam Mokhtar takes a similar stance, writing: “Many of the people who left did so reluctantly because they were denied opportunities, such as in education, and they didn’t want to suffer like their parents at the hands of the affirmative action policies. Less qualified people were able to get scholarships or jobs.”
She adds: “It is not just the non-Malays who stay away; for several years, many Malays have also decided that they have had enough of the stifling race-baiting and religious extremism in Malaysia.”
Another source of consternation for many is the relatively poor salaries offered by many companies here. We don’t even have to compare Malaysian salaries with American, European or Singaporean salaries as some might argue that they have a decided advantage due to their stronger currency, hence making it an unfair comparison.
Instead, let’s look at China, a country that’s been synonymous with cheap labour for decades. Today, the average pay for a software engineer in China is RM10,367 (RMB16,756) a month. In Malaysia, however, it’s a measly RM3,900. The situation is similar in other professions as well. How does Malaysia expect to stay competitive in the global market with such stark pay disparity? It’s no wonder highly-skilled people are leaving the country in droves.
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