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| 3rd vaccine shot can boost immunity by up to 5 times, says expert |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 01:43 PM - Forum: Covid-19 Pandemic
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KUALA LUMPUR: A third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, given six months after the second dose, can lead to a strong, three to five-fold boost in immune response, a health expert says.
Pharmaniaga Berhad vaccine specialist Dr Ajit Pal Singh Raina said the results of a recent immune-persistence study by Sinovac showed that two doses of Sinovac’s CoronaVac vaccine induced good immunogenicity.
Although neutralising antibody levels declined after six months, a two-dose vaccination schedule generated a strong immune memory, he said in an article published on the Bernama news portal today.
“Hence, will a booster shot be necessary? The third dose of CoronaVac effectively boosts neutralising titers and provides a better immuno-protection response. This pattern is consistent with other vaccines like AstraZeneca, showing higher concentrations of total Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies after a third dose.
“It is also worth mentioning that timing for a booster dose is critical and not to be given too early,” he said.
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| New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extends lockdown as virus outbreak widens |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 01:10 PM - Forum: Covid-19 Pandemic
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- New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a nationwide lockdown on Friday until midnight on Aug. 24, saying that the outbreak had widened to other cities.
- The country had been virus-free and without curbs until Ardern on Tuesday ordered a snap 3-day nationwide lockdown and seven-day shutdown in Auckland.
- Just about 19% of the country’s 5.1 million population has been fully vaccinated so far, the slowest among OECD nations.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern extended a nationwide lockdown on Friday as the number of Covid-19 cases in the country jumped and the outbreak widened beyond its largest city, Auckland, to the capital, Wellington.
New Zealanders had been living virus-free and without curbs until Ardern on Tuesday ordered a snap 3-day nationwide lockdown and seven-day shutdown in Auckland after discovering the country’s first case since February.
Ardern extended the lockdown until midnight on Aug. 24, saying that the outbreak had widened to other cities.
“We just don’t quite know the full scale of this delta outbreak,” Ardern said at the news conference.
Health authorities said 11 new cases were recorded on Friday, of which three cases were in Wellington.
The three in Wellington had recently travelled to Auckland and had visited locations that were identified as exposed to the outbreak, the health ministry said in a statement.
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| Petition against Ismail Sabri as PM gets over 329,000 signatures |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 12:38 PM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – A petition against Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s widely expected appointment as the country’s ninth prime minister has been started on change.org.
It received 329,220 signatures at the time of publication, and is currently one of the top-signed entries on the platform.
Started by one Kyle Mohd two days ago, the petition alleged that Ismail Sabri’s mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic led to Malaysia’s whopping caseload.
To date, the country has seen almost 1.5 million infections and over 13,000 fatalities.
“Entrepreneurs and workers have stopped working because of the ever-changing standard operating procedures. Parents, husbands, wives, children, relatives and friends have died because of Covid-19. Reject a failed government,” said the petition.
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| Rope in opposition MPs for new govt’s tasks, says Umno man |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 12:32 PM - Forum: Politics
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PETALING JAYA: An Umno Youth leader has called for the participation of all Dewan Rakyat members in the management of the health and economic crises under the new government.
Federal Territories Umno Youth information chief Wan Agyl Wan Hassan said Ismail Sabri Yaakob must rope in all MPs, including from the opposition, for the task if he becomes the next prime minister.
He said Ismail should also immediately follow the Umno president’s directive to form a functional ‘war cabinet’ focused on addressing key issues.
Speaking to FMT, Wan Agyl said Ismail did not need a big Cabinet but he must ensure its devotion to its mandates of bringing Covid-19 cases down, accomplishing economic recovery and preparing the nation for the next general election.
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| Al-Qaeda in Yemen congratulates Taliban, vows to continue jihad |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 09:13 AM - Forum: Politics
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DUBAI – Al-Qaeda’s Yemeni branch yesterday congratulated the Taliban on their takeover of Afghanistan, and vowed to continue its own military campaigns.
“This victory and empowerment reveals to us that jihad and fighting represent the (Islamic law)-based, legal, and realistic way to restore rights (and) expel the invaders and occupiers,” al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (Aqap) said in a statement.
“As for the game of democracy and working with simple pacifism, it is a deceptive mirage, a fleeting shadow, and a vicious circle that starts with a zero and ends with it,” said the statement carried by SITE Intelligence group, which monitors jihadist networks worldwide.
The Taliban had sheltered al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden during its rule from 1996 until 2001, when United States-led forces toppled it in response to the September 11 attacks, but last week Taliban fighters took control of the capital Kabul at the climax of a lightning offensive.
The US considers Aqap the most dangerous branch of al-Qaeda’s global network, and has carried out drone strikes against its fighters in Yemen since soon after the 9/11 attacks.
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| Anwar-led govt would have larger majority, be more stable: PKR info chief |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 09:07 AM - Forum: Politics
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KUALA LUMPUR – A government led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would be a stable one, as it would command a larger majority than a bloc run by remnants of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition, said PKR information chief Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
Although Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri is widely rumoured to replace Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister, Shamsul said the matter was not a done deal as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has yet to officially announce its allegiance to any leader.
During a televised interview with Bernama this evening, Shamsul said a government led by Anwar would have more than 120 MPs on its side if GPS were to join forces with the opposition.
He said this would fall in line with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s wishes to have a stable government to help the country address the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
Furthermore, Shamsul said the selection of any prime minister would have to undergo a confidence vote in Parliament.
The PN coalition has a total of 96 seats, while cooperation with GPS would add an additional 18 seats, making the total 114.
However, those supporting Pakatan Harapan and Anwar comprise 105 seats, and if GPS swings in the opposition’s favour, the majority will be 123 MPs, making an even more formidable bloc in Dewan Rakyat.
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| Next govt must bring back cabotage exemption, say economists |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 08:28 AM - Forum: Business. Economy and Investment
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PETALING JAYA: Now that Malaysia has been bypassed in yet another undersea cable project, economists are calling for the reinstatement of the cabotage exemption for foreign vessels wanting to carry out undersea repairs.
They say the new government that the King is poised to appoint would be wise to reverse the revocation of the exemption, which was done under the Muhyiddin Yassin administration’s watch.
In the latest chapter in the cabotage saga, Facebook and Google have announced that their new subsea cable, aimed at boosting regional connectivity, would bypass Malaysia entirely.
Malaysia Internet Exchange and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation said the tech giants’ decision was proof the revocation was pushing investors away at a time when digitalisation was being touted as a key factor in Malaysia’s economic growth.
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| Is It Okay to Eat a Raw Garlic Clove? |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-20-2021, 08:17 AM - Forum: Food Supplements
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It is safe to eat a clove of garlic as long as you are not allergic to it. However, you must be aware that it has a strong pungent smell that may give you garlicky breath. Also, having a large amount of garlic at once may give you a burning sensation inside the mouth, heartburn, gases, and loose motions.
Garlic is an herb that is grown around the world. Garlic is found as a white bulb (the shape is similar to an onion). The entire garlic is called a 'head' or 'knob.' Each small, individual segment of a garlic head is the garlic clove, which is also white. A single clove of garlic is equal to one teaspoon of chopped garlic or half a teaspoon of minced garlic. Garlic is a popular ingredient used in several dishes and beverages to add flavor.
Garlic may be added raw, as garlic powder, or in the form of garlic oil to dishes. Garlic is usually consumed cooked but can be eaten raw, which is even better because the raw form preserves all its beneficial nutrients. Most of the benefits of raw garlic come from an enzyme called allicinAllicin has anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, antibacterial, and anticancer properties. Allicin also gives garlic its characteristic odor. It is safe to eat a clove of garlic a day after a meal. To avoid the bad breath associated with eating raw garlic, the garlic may be cut into small pieces and swallowed instead of chewing. Adding too much garlic while cooking can also result in bad breath.
The health benefits of garlic
The 10 possible health benefits of garlic include:
- Medicinal properties: Garlic has been used throughout ancient history for its health benefits and medicinal properties. The health benefits are a result of the sulfur compounds formed when a garlic clove is chopped, crushed, or chewed. It has been used to treat several common illnesses, such as common colds.
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| PM9: king can be guided by wishes of his subjects – The Vibes |
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Posted by: superadmin - 08-19-2021, 08:21 PM - Forum: Politics
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THESE next two days, eyes are once again on our monarchs as the future of the country – at least in these next two years – is put in the hands of our king.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah will once again be dragged into the political skirmish.
His Majesty had, time and again, through numerous statements called on our leaders to prioritise battling the Covid-19 pandemic and put the people’s welfare ahead of politics.
He also reiterated the need to abide by the principles of parliamentary democracy.
Yesterday, the king, along with his deputy Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak, met leaders from Umno, DAP, PKR, Bersatu, PAS, Amanah, Warisan and Pejuang at the palace. Their Majesties also met leaders of the parties that make up Gabungan Parti Sarawak via videoconference.
The king read them the “Riot Act” by emphasising that the appointment of a new prime minister must abide by the federal constitution; that the people cannot be further burdened by political instability in the wake of the pandemic; and, all MPs must show solidarity in battling the pandemic, which has seen frontliners stretched and exhausted.
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