apes Humans can transmit many diseases to chimps, orangutans and their kin Protecting great apes from the unknown effects of Covid-19 Humans can transmit many diseases to chimps, orangutans and their kin. People who study and care for the creatures are taking lockdown-style measures to limit the risk. By Jackie Rocheleau 12.3.2020 Wildlife veterinarian Stephen Ngulu starts his typical working
Malaysia: Who betrayed who during Budget 2021 vote? The debate is still raging on who betrayed who during the fatal vote decision on the Budget 2021 in Malaysia. We believe it is a hidden agenda by Mahathir. https://medium.com/the-week/malaysia-who-betrayed-who-during-budget-2020-vote-dda5e916b3ad?sk=c47261d19e32d89bc0520f4ac2357cea Read the full story here. Mahathir pulls 13 MPs to side with him in
kumaran pillai The challenge of working for The Independent There is always a challenge working in the journalism industry, but the challenge is bigger if you are working for a news portal like The Independent. The name of the game is, if you can’t shape up to the demands of the portal, you better ship out. I have
neck fan Another product that made people rich in 2020! 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic saw the rise of the portable neck fan in many countries. The market valued at US$ 2,593.2 million in 2018 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period from 2019 to 2027. Forecast says the market will
discounts Grand Opening Sale At TEEBSHOP! Watch the video and click on the link below to visit the shop! Grand Opening Sale At TEEBSHOP TeebShop shares their love and passion in women’s modest fashion from Turkey. They have a great selection of affordable items from various clothing Turkish brands to everything under $10.
IRAN A satellite and a machine-gun mounted car to kill a scientist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kXbrCHjaD8 A remote-controlled car shot an Iranian Scientist? This is what Iran is saying. And slowly, the Iranians are giving some extraordinary and mind-boggling details of the assassination of its nuclear scientist. The Iranians are saying the shots came from a machine gun mounted
abuse France is now "police everywhere, justice nowhere" The law is meant to prevent the public from photographing or filming the police. That is whether or not they are in action. And this means the law will protect the police from prying eyes, and not a single member of the public can film police brutality. This is a
medication This is how difficult it is to medicate mental illness Q&A — Psychiatrist and historian Joel Braslow The trouble with medicating mental illness Psychotropic drugs have severely narrowed how we treat psychiatric disorders — to the detriment of patients and society as a whole. A look at the past suggests a better way forward. By Katherine Ellison 7.17.2020
agriculture This is why managing soil carbon is important Soil conservation is bridging the gaps between science and agriculture management. Soil organic matter, or soil carbon, is the organic component of soil. This can consist of three primary parts that include small fresh plant particles and small living soil organisms, active decomposing organic matter, and stable organic matter, usually
trump WILL AMERICA STRIKE IRAN? NYT says Trump intends to strike Iran before he leaves office and now a nuclear scientist is murdered in Teheran by gunmen – is America waiting for a response from Iran? The fight between Iran and Donald Trump is not over. Not yet. Trump is still in office, and the New
Is the budget Anwar's and PH political suicide? Is the budget the political suicide of Anwar Ibrahim and of the Pakatan Harapan? It appears to be the case after the backstabbing from Pejuang and Amanah. On the other hand, it is now clear who are the MPs in the Pakatan who are close to Dr Mahathir Mohamad! Their
coconuts In the Philippines, a study shows coconut oil can destroy COVID-19 virus A Philippines Presidential spokesperson Harry Rogue is cited as saying initial clinical studies show virgin coconut oil can protect against COVID-19. The spokesperson says the promising results show VCO can benefit the coconut industry in Quezon, Philippines. “The clinical studies of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are ongoing.
afghanistan killing Families of innocents killed by Australian special forces want a trial in Aghanistan The families of Afghans killed by Australian special forces want the alleged perpetrators tried in Afghanistan for justice to be served. “I need justice and also expect compensation for the loss and pain they have caused us,” says Abdul Latif from Sarkhume village in Uruzgan province. “They martyred my father
biden The SWAMP is back! Saudi Arabia could well be the main focus of the Biden administration and this will increase efforts by lobbyists to dampen attacks against the Royals When Donald Trump came to power, one of his mission was to clean the swamp. The swamp is the lobbying power of various grouping that
covid-19 Top fund managers brace for uncertainties hedging, stockpiling cash Some top fund managers started hedging as of the first quarter this year to cover from market swings and downturns. With the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to encapsulate market recovery, fund managers may invest in hedging methods, such as short trading and derivative trading. Hedging, in simple terms,
covid-19 Top fund managers brace for uncertainties hedging, stockpiling cash Some top fund managers started hedging as of the first quarter this year to cover from market swings and downturns. With the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to encapsulate market recovery, fund managers may invest in hedging methods, such as short trading and derivative trading. Hedging, in simple terms,
Lee Son Hong WRP’S ousted CEO and wife charged for CBT 24th November 2020, Kuala Lumpur–WRP Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd’s (WRP) former Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dato’ Lee Son Hong, claimed trial this morning at the Shah Alam Criminal Sessions Court. There are three charges against him under Section 18 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and eight
china This is how Biden will make America great again! Make America Greater Again will be Joe Biden’s secret mission. To achieve that, he will have to dismantle what the Donald Trump administration did in the past 4 years. CHINA One is to get back the ‘friendship’ with China. China is a poorer country than America, according to the
Taiwan Expo will exhibit halal products online. Watch it live on Nov 25th KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 20 (Bernama) — Going online from November 25-27th, Taiwan and Malaysia can jointly explore endless business opportunities during the fourth consecutive year of TAIWAN EXPO in MALAYSIA! 19 halal products will be exhibited too, including halal-certified snacks, raw materials and condiments. Among them, Hi Duo’s Tapioca
ANWAR IBRAHIM Can Anwar trust Umno again after the October tragedy? We do not think Anwar can trust Umno again but we also think he has limited options with the PH which is in limbo! https://theindependent.co/what-is-next-for-anwar-after-dealings-with-umno/ In this article, I am discussing how Anwar Ibrahim the opposition leader got himself in a tangle. He made a deal with
Asia-Pacific Euler Hermes is the best trade credit insurer in Asia Pacific 4th year running Global Banking and Finance Review honours company for the fourth consecutive years with the prestigious prize 11 November 2020; Hong Kong – Euler Hermes Asia Pacific won the Best Trade Credit Insurance Company Asia Pacific 2020 award courtesy of Global Banking & Finance Awards®. The trade-credit insurance company achieved the honour
bankruptcy Restructuring of Sukuk could be more challenging amid COVID-19 Fitch Ratings-Dubai/London- The economic volatility caused by COVID-19 highlights the need for an effective bankruptcy resolution system in most Islamic finance markets, Fitch Ratings says. This includes the need for better protection for sukuk and bond holders’ rights. Providing remedies, and making recovery prospects more predictable is also needed.
COVID19 Covid-19 vaccine has many logistics and regulatory challenges The Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) today emphasised the need for greater regional cooperation to identify chokepoints in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The latest PECC’s State of the Region report, released this week, found that the distribution of the various vaccines, once they are approved, will require not
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business process Technofit Chooses Epicor Cloud ERP to Support Business Processes Latest Enterprise-wide integration of business processes to boost efficiency and growth Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA – November 19, 2020 – Epicor Software Corporation says Technofit Sdn Bhd has chosen its global enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, Epicor ERP to integrate their business processes across the organisation. The aim is to increase efficiency and
