APRIL 25 — It is difficult to agree with the suggestion by the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) to the government that eateries must shut before midnight and to repeal their 24-hour operating licence. This call by CAP lacks constructive solutions. As diversity is the hallmark of Malaysia’s composition, different individuals from different industries and … Read more
APRIL 8 — Not a sane parent in this world is happy to see their child in pain. Being a silent disease, dental decay often only manifests as acute pain symptoms when it is too late. A child who cannot sleep at night or eat due to a toothache for days will somehow affect the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Fasting for Ramadan is tough already, doing it in hot and humid weather can be even more challenging. As the heatwave continues to sweep over Malaysia this holy month, many Muslims are braving the heat whilst fasting from sunrise to sundown. If not followed correctly, the lack of nutrition and … Read more
KUCHING, March 16 — Sarawak recorded a total of 352,983 visitor arrivals in January this year, marking an increase of 10.63 per cent over the numbers registered in the same period last year, said Datuk Sebastian Ting. The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said the tourism receipts generated also went up … Read more
PARIS, March 14 — Audio recordings of healthy reefs — an underwater chorus of fish songs and crackles from snapping shrimp — may help efforts to restore coral ecosystems harmed by climate and human impacts, scientists said Wednesday. With the future of the world’s biodiversity-rich coral reefs threatened by climate change, some experts are looking … Read more
Henderson, Feb. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Truckers have a well-deserved reputation for toughness and resilience. They have a job to do and are committed to getting the semi trailers of goods or materials they’re hauling to their destinations safely and on time. The downside of that unwavering focus on meeting deadlines and expectations is … Read more
SINGAPORE, Jan 28 — In the lead-up to Chinese New Year, families will be making plans for their annual reunion meal and in Singapore, a popular choice is to have a steamboat dinner either at home or an eatery. A steamboat or hot-pot meal is a communal dining concept where people dunk raw food items … Read more
LOS ANGELES, Jan 23 — Long neglected, blush made a comeback in 2022, establishing itself as a staple of beauty routines. And that’s not about to change, as evidenced by the up-and-coming trend for ‘glazed blush.’ This is characterised by a healthy glow that’s fresh, natural and radiant. It’s a trend that’s reminiscent of the … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 — Some 2,000 years ago, Buddhist monks in ancient China created tofu from soy milk as a substitute for meat. The humble tofu has now led to a multi-billion dollar plant-based meat industry that some say could become a staple protein source when climate change intensifies. Advertisement The Hungry Tapir co-founder … Read more
DECEMBER 29 — In a drive by the unity government to up its coffers and revenue, it seems that the government has lost sight of its obligation to the common people. The recent and sudden introduction of an 8 per cent tax on traditional and complementary medicine (TCM) services is seen as the government is … Read more
