Sibu community spreads kindness in tough times
SIBU: Understanding the hardship the poor and needy have to face following the restriction of movement to curb the spread of Covid-19, several parties have come forward to lend a helping hand to those affected in Sibu during these trying times. The people here been rallying around raising funds among friends, seeking sponsorship from individuals […]
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Gastric not an excuse to avoid fasting
KUALA LUMPUR: Having gastric problems should not be an excuse to avoid fasting which is the third pillar of Islam, said nutritionist Assoc Prof Dr Norazmir Md Nor. He said those who have been suffering from the stomach disorder for some time, should instead make certain preparations, to enable them to fast without any problems. […]
Strays flock to cat whisperer for food
KOTA BHARU: Almost every evening, Nor Izyan Syahida Rosli will be at Pantai Cahaya Bulan and despite not being a famous figure or a celebrity, her presence is much awaited by dozens of her loyal fans. Since a year ago, it has become a routine for Nor Izyan Syahida, 26, to come to the beach […]
Sarawak eyes becoming global food production hub
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Cooperatives in Sarawak are urged to actively participate in the Sarawak government’s initiatives in developing the state into becoming global food production hub. Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said cooperatives have the resources to potentially be one of the driving forces in developing the […]
Better to tapao food home
KUCHING: Although eateries are allowed for dine-in, the people have been encouraged to ‘tapao’ (take away) their food instead of eating out to curb the spread of Covid-19. Kuching City South Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that eating at home is much safer than gathering at coffee shops as the risk is […]
Healthy eating with less salt intake requires willpower
PUTRAJAYA: People in general need to have strong willpower to choose healthy eating, especially in consuming less salt, said nutrition expert, Assoc Prof Dr Hazreen Abdul Majid. Hazreen, who is from the Department of Community Medicine and Prevention, Medical Faculty of Universiti Malaya, said there had been studies done which showed adults taking a lot […]
As neighbours build dams, Iraqis watch twin rivers dry up
by Haydar Indhar DIWANIYAH, Iraq: With its neighbours activating new dams, Iraq’s historic twin rivers could run dry — unless new infrastructure projects and tense talks with Turkey and Iran bear fruit. Nowhere is the effect on the country more palpable than in Basra, Iraq’s only coastal province. Here, the Tigris and Euphrates — on […]
Melon-aires not required as Japan premium fruit prices plunge
TOKYO: A pair of premium Japanese melons sold Monday for just a slice of the five million yen ($46,000) reached at auction last year, as the coronavirus bites hard. The melons from Yubari on the northern island of Hokkaido sold for a snip at 120,000 yen at the season’s first auction — 40 times less […]
India’s ‘superfood’ jackfruit goes global
By Abhaya Srivastava THRISSUR, India: Green, spiky and with a strong, sweet smell, the bulky jackfruit has morphed from a backyard nuisance in India’s south coast into the meat-substitute darling of vegans and vegetarians in the West. Part of the South Asia’s diet for centuries, jackfruit was so abundant that tonnes of it went to […]
