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Malaysian women 16th most stressed, study shows

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 09:53 PM PDT

Malaysian women 16th most stressed, study shows

NEW YORK: Malaysian women rank 16th most stressed women in the world, according to a recent study on the stress levels which women worldwide are subjected to.


Indian women rank as the world's most stressed women, says the study, prepared by the information and media company, Nielsen.

The study shows that women in India live and work under considerable time pressure.

Indian women are the most stressed (87 per cent), the study shows, closely followed by Mexican (74 per cent) and Russian women (69 per cent). In the developed countries, the stress level is the highest for women in Spain (66 per cent), France (65 per cent) and Italy (64 per cent).


Malaysian women (44 per cent) rank 16th in the list while women in Thailand (45 per cent) share the 15th spot with South Korea (45 per cent). Japanese women (52 per cent) rank 12th while mainland Chinese women (51 per cent) rank 13th.

The study, which researched the buying and other social behavioural patterns of women in 21 developing and emerging economies of the world, reveals that women all over the world feel stressed out, with women in the so-called emerging countries facing greater stress than women in the developed countries.

According to India's "Economic Times", the greater stress levels of women in the newly industrialised countries can be attributed to the fact that in recent years, for example, in India, the corporate sector and the jobs have developed at an extremely fast pace whereas the society has stagnated with its traditional role patterns. -- BERNAMA

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77 out of the 163 kindergartens and nursery centres in Penang not registered

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 09:48 PM PDT

77 out of the 163 kindergartens and nursery centres in Penang not registered

GEORGE TOWN: Seventy-seven out of the 163 kindergartens and child nurseries operating in Penang are not registered with the Social Welfare Department.

State Social Welfare Department Director Zulkifli Ismail said the department had identified 57 out of the 95 unregistered kindergartens operating in the state.

"Meanwhile, 20 of the 68 child nurseries have also not registered with the JKM (Social Welfare Department)," he told reporters after the campaign to register kindergartens and child nurseries, here today.


He was convinced that there were more kindergartens and child nurseries operating in the state that had yet to be identified.

"If they still fail to register, we will take action including temporary closure of the premises concerned," he said. -- BERNAMA

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RM131.5 million deals concluded for healthcare-buying mission

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 09:44 PM PDT

KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve international buyers from eight countries, who recently participated in an incoming buying mission for the healthcare sector, have concluded trade deals worth an estimated RM131.5 million for medical disposables, pharmaceuticals, antiseptics and disinfectants.


The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said ongoing negotiations for potential deals were estimated at RM437.2 million, derived mainly through tentative orders from two Vietnamese companies for hospital furniture and health supplements.

Ninety-one business meetings were held on July 6 for buyers from Brazil, Canada, India, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Vietnam with Malaysian exporters of medical devices and pharmaceuticals, said Matrade in a statement today.

The one-day mission, organised by Matrade with the Association of Private Hospitals of Malaysia, was held in conjunction with the three-day international Healthcare Conference & Exhibition 2011 from July 6. -- BERNAMA

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Housing and Local Government Ministry to relocate to Putrajaya

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 09:39 PM PDT

PUTRAJAYA: The Housing and Local Government Ministry will relocate to Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 4, Putrajaya in stages beginning today.


According to a statement issued by the ministry's Corporate Communication Unit, the new premises would be fully operational by Sept 1.

The Ministry's new address is NO: 51, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62100 Putrajaya and its new telephone number, 03-88915000.

The shift will involve the National Housing Department, Local Government Department and National Solid Waste Management Department.


Also moving would be the Tribunal for Home Buyers, and Moneylenders and Pawnbrokers Division.

In the meantime, members of the public who need to deal with departments under the Ministry can still do so at the present location in Damansara Town Centre. -- BERNAMA

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RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 01:24 AM PDT

RM1.1m for clean water in Kelantan

2010/11/01
By NST team in Gua Musang, Kelantan
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GUA MUSANG: The health ministry has allocated RM1.1 million to the Kelantan state government to implement rural water development projects to ensure people living in rural areas receive clean and adequate water supply.

Deputy health minister Datuk Rosnah Abd Shirlin said the projects consist of
controlled wells, feed gravity system as well as piped connection from Syarikat
Air Kelantan Sdn Bhd (AKSB).

"The allocation is channelled to state health department to implement the projects," she said after attending the handing-over of the projects to Sungai

Terah residents here.

She said to date, Kelantan received 84.7 per cent of clean water supply
encompassing 223,115 households.

Only 40,212 households have yet to have clean water supplied by the ministry or
by AKSB. She expressed hopes that Gua Musang will receive 100 per cent water supply as soon as possible. To ensure the water is safe for consumption, she adviced residents to follow a few simple rules, namely:

  • Boil water before drinking;
  • The wells and feed gravity system need to be chlorinated periodically to kill off bacteria and reduce contamination risk; and
  • Trees or plants near water catchment areas should not be cut down to prevent the water source from drying up.

She also said this year, Kelantan has recorded six cholera, 28 typhoid and 2,168

food poisoning cases to date.

"These diseases still pose a risk to rural folk," she said.

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MCA praises PM

Posted: 10 Mar 2011 02:44 PM PST

MCA praises PM

2010/11/15
By Chong Chee Seong

MUAR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's achievements since taking over the mantle of the country last April had received praise from MCA.


In commending Najib for his hard work, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said Barisan Nasional's victories in the Nov 4 Galas and Batu Sapi by-elections were due to the people's acceptance of Najib's 1Malaysia concept.

Dr Chua said the Chinese were pragmatic people who will support the Prime Minister for doing what is good for the country.

"MCA is confident the results (of two by-elections) will serve as momentum to regain support of the community for the next general election," he said after opening a RM500,000 building and a hall in the SJKC Chung Hwa 3 last Thursday.


The speech was made on Dr Chua's behalf by Johor MCA secretary Tay Puay Chuan, who is also MCA Muar division chief.

Dr Chua said Najib's assurance that BN pledges in Galas and Batu Sapi would be fulfilled was a positive step to win the trust and confidence of the people.

He said by making continuous changes, BN would become a party that will received strong support.

"The victory of the two by-elections is an indication that BN's is ready and will do well in the next general election."

Dr Chua also said the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) was a clear-cut strategy and a roadmap towards making Malaysia a high-income economy.

Earlier, deputy youth and sports minister Datuk Razali Ibrahim, who is also the Muar MP, said investment in education was not measured by ringgit and sen but by quality.

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Football: Asia good for pre-season

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 05:16 PM PDT


Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel is looking forward to visiting Malaysia again after having played here in the club’s 2008 Asia Tour.

Chelsea's John Obi Mikel is looking forward to visiting Malaysia again after having played here in the club's 2008 Asia Tour.

JOHN Obi Mikel reckons that Chelsea's matches during the Asia Tour will prove to be more important than playing against clubs in Europe.

Chelsea have played two friendly matches during this pre-season, beating Wycombe 3-0 before snatching a 1-0 win against just-relegated Portsmouth.

But Obi Mikel said the upcoming matches against Asian teams have got better potential of bearing fruit later on during the season proper.


"We have played a couple of friendlies against Wycombe and Portsmouth already but I think the most important friendly matches will be those during our tour of Asia, " said the 24-year-old midfielder.

"We will be in Asia for a long time. Most importantly, what the manager has been doing since he came in is to bring everyone together and bond the team.

"This is what he has been working on and I think it's paying off really well.


"It's good for team spirit to be away together. It's something (Jose) Mourinho used to do and did well, whereas the other managers, since, didn't do so much. The new manager obviously has some fresh ideas."

The Nigerian is among some of the biggest names to make the Chelsea entourage for the match against Malaysia on Thursday at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.

Obi Mikel believes Chelsea fans in Malaysia will get a chance to watch every single player in action, thanks to the depth of quality in the squad.


"It is going to be a tough trip, but obviously if we go with the full squad, then players can have rest. We will probably not have to play all of every game, so we can come back in good condition and be ready for the start of the season, which is what the manager wants.

"What matters most is what we do on the pitch. If we can carry the bond onto the pitch, then everyone will want to play for each other and work for each other so we can succeed," Obi Mikel said, before adding jokingly that although the attention was always big in Asia with the likes of John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba getting loads of attention, "some of us other ones can merge into the background".

Obi Mikel said he was looking forward to returning to Malaysia after Chelsea's 2008 Asia Tour and recalled the warm hospitality.

"It's a great experience and they (Malaysians) love us out there. The weather is always really hot, so we know it will be hard work. But it is great to see so many people giving us their support," Obi Mikel said.

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Football: Safiq urges focus ahead of clash

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 05:12 PM PDT

2011/07/18
Ajitpal Singh
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National team captain Safiq Rahim (front) has scored three goals in four matches. Malaysia will play Singapore on Saturday.

National team captain Safiq Rahim (front) has scored three goals in four matches. Malaysia will play Singapore on Saturday.

CAPTAIN Safiq Rahim and striker Safee Sali are thrilled to have got their names on the score-sheet against an English Premier League (EPL) side.

But the duo, who scored three goals between them against Liverpool on Saturday, prefer to stay focused for Saturday's first leg, second round match of the World Cup qualifiers against Singapore.

Safiq scored from a well-taken free kick in the 42nd minute while Safee celebrated his return from a hamstring injury with a brace in the 79th and 82nd minute in Malaysia's 6-3 defeat to the 18-time EPL champions.


"I scored from a brilliant free kick ... my third goal in four matches. My free kicks are getting better and better. I hope to continue my fine form when we face Singapore," said Safiq at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Saturday.

"My goal was a result of a team effort. It is a dream to score a goal against a team like Liverpool but we, as a team, should forget about it as our focus should now be on the World Cup qualifiers."

Safiq said his team must build on Saturday's performance for their match against Singapore.


"We played better as a unit compared to our match against Arsenal. Everyone in the team played well but more importantly, our game did not collapse when Liverpool scored first from a penalty.

"However, we did not play a brilliant game. It is important that we keep working hard," added the midfielder.

Safee finally managed to translate his fine club form with Indonesia Super League side Pelita Jaya into two goals for Malaysia.


"I finally scored after seven months without a goal for the national team since the AFF Cup. But more importantly, I had a good 15-minute workout after coming on as a substitute today (Saturday).

"My hamstring also did not give me problems. It is a good sign. But I need to work on my fitness as I can't play a full match yet.

"My goals against Liverpool showed that I've not lost my zest and sharpness." Safee, however, said his team will need to tighten their defence and work on other aspects of the game before meeting Singapore.

"Our defenders need to work harder to get their act together. I think they should have enough time to get things right," added Safee.

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Alliance is HwangDBS top bank stock pick

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 07:01 PM PDT

Alliance Financial Group Bhd rose after HwangDBS Vickers Research Sdn Bhd said the Malaysian lender is its top pick in the banking industry, replacing Hong Leong Bank Bhd which is near its target price.

Alliance gained 2 per cent to RM3.61 at 9:43 a.m. local time in Kuala Lumpur trading, set for its highest close since July 7.

Hong Leong dropped 0.7 per cent to RM13.50. -- Bloomberg

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Tenaga's price estimate cut to RM7.93

Posted: 17 Jul 2011 07:04 PM PDT

Tenaga Nasional Bhd, Malaysia's largest power producer, fell the most in three weeks after Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd said the utility may report a quarterly loss this week.

The stock dropped 0.7 per cent to RM6.69 at 9:56 a.m. local time in Kuala Lumpur trading, set for its biggest decline since June 27.

The share price estimate was cut to RM7.93 from RM8.06, Kenanga said in a report today. -- Bloomberg

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