Herzuza Dongkin | How Wild Asia and Malaysia’s palm oil smallholders are changing the industry
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This is Herzuza Dongkin, an indigenous farmer who produces MSPO and RSPO certified sustainable palm oil. She is a vital part of the sustainable palm oil story, as 40% of Malaysia’s palm oil is grown by smallholders like her, who own less than 50 hectares of land.
October 22, 2020
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Can this plantation-funded research help protect Malaysia’s elephants?
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Multi-national businesses in plantation industries have the power to help or harm the landscape. In this case, Sime Darby Plantations decided to tackle the issue of human-elephant conflict in plantations by commissioning scientific research that would then inform the solutions. Here’s what they found.
October 22, 2020
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Neoh Ah Seng | How Wild Asia and Malaysia’s palm oil smallholders are changing the industry
Read the full story story on how important sustainable palm oil is to global conservation efforts: http://thestar.com.my/sustainable-palm-oil
This is Neoh Ah Seng, an Malaysian farmer who produces MSPO and RSPO certified sustainable palm oil. He is a vital part of the sustainable palm oil story, as 40% of Malaysia’s palm oil is grown by smallholders like him, who own less than 50 hectares of land.
October 22, 2020
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Biden calls Trump one of the most racist presidents in history
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden participate in the final presidential debate on Thursday.
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October 22, 2020
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Johor police arrest six men for allegedly extorting YouTubers
Police have arrested six men, believe to be loan sharks, for allegedly extorting three YouTubers in Johor Baru.
Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the suspects were arrested between Oct 15 and Oct 18 at five different locations around in Johor Baru and Ayer Hitam.
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October 22, 2020
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Six detained for smuggling 19,900 cartons of contraband fags in Sabah
The attempt by six illegal immigrants to smuggle in 19,900 cartons of contraband cigarettes failed when their boat was intercepted around Pulau Tetabuan waters at Sabah’s east coast on Wednesday (Oct 21).
A team from Sandakan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained the men and confiscated the goods and the vessel around 2pm while they were on patrol under Op Benteng.
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October 22, 2020
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Muslim women wearing purdah must also wear face masks, says Health DG
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said Muslim women wearing the purdah (veil) must also wear a face mask underneath.
He said the World Health Organisation's recommendation of wearing a three-ply face mask, as one layer is insufficient.
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October 22, 2020
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Covid-19: Six new clusters detected, bringing total active clusters to 99
Six new Covid-19 clusters were reported in five states on Thursday (Oct 22), bringing the number of active clusters nationwide to 99, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The new clusters were detected in Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan and Melaka.
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October 22, 2020
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Covid-19: Over 1,000 school-going children infected since outbreak of third wave
More than 1,000 school-going children have been infected with Covid-19 since the third wave of the outbreak in the country began a month ago.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said from Sept 20 to Oct 21, about 587 Covid-19 cases are pupils aged seven to 12.
Meanwhile, 670 positive cases are of those between the ages of 13 and 18.
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October 22, 2020
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Covid-19: 847 new cases, five new fatalities bring death toll to 204
Malaysia recorded 847 new Covid-19 infections on Thursday (Oct 22) with Sabah continuing to record the highest number of cases at 578.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the country also reported five new Covid-19 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 204.
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October 22, 2020
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Covid-19: Anjung Teduh, Lahad Datu placed under two-week Enhanced MCO starting Oct 24
Anjung Teduh located at Felda Sahabat, Lahad Datu, Sabah would be placed under enhanced MCO from Oct 24 to Nov 6, announced Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Senior Minister said that on Thursday (Oct 22), adding however that some flexibility is given to the 4,629 residents which includes allowing sundry shops in the area to be open from 6am-6pm to enable residents to buy basic household goods.
Ismail said residents would be allowed to leave their area should there be emergencies such as illness or deaths. However, they must submit their movement application to the police.
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October 22, 2020
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Unnecessary? Ismail Sabri says he will continue his daily briefings
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says he will continue to have his daily briefings to address the measures taken by the government on non-health matters related to Covid-19.
Ismail said that in his daily briefing on Thursday (Oct 22) in response to Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh’s statement that the Senior Minister should not hold any press conferences if he had nothing substantial to announce.
The Senior Minister also called on all politicians to put aside their political differences and help focus on fighting the pandemic.
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October 22, 2020
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Employers at fault if workers absent from work because of roadblocks, warns Ismail Sabri
It is the employers responsibility to produce permission letter for its employees to travel inter-district for work, said Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Senior Minister said that on Thursday, adding that companies should bear the cost if failing to produce the necessary travel document would cause the employees to not able to show up for work.
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October 22, 2020
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Covid-19: Nine prisons to be placed under Enhanced MCO starting Oct 23
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri announced on Thursday that nine prisons, involving five from the North and four in Selangor will be placed under enhanced movement control order (MCO) starting Oct 23 until Nov 4.
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October 22, 2020
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Enhanced MCO in six localities in Semporna and one in Kunak, Sabah extended for two weeks
The enhanced movement control order (MCO) in seven localities - six in Semporna and one in Kunak has been extended to Nov 6, announced Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
The Senior Minister said that on Thursday, adding that the enhanced MCO, which is expected to end on Friday, is extended to allow for a second Covid-19 screening as the impacted areas are still at high risk.
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October 22, 2020
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Unilever's Q3 sales leap back to growth
Unilever reported a stronger-than-expected return to sales growth in the third quarter on Thursday led by emerging markets, where it generates the bulk of its revenue.
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October 22, 2020
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Thailand’s key protest leader freed by court
One of Thailand's protest leaders, Patsaravalee Tanakitvibulpon, was released on Thursday after being arrested a day earlier on charges related to emergency measures imposed by the Thai government last week to stop protests.
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October 22, 2020
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Court charges YouTuber Sugu with possession of sickle; trial in January next year
The Ipoh Sessions Court has fixed January 11 and 12 next year for the trial of YouTuber S. Pavithra’s husband M. Sugu over the possession of a sickle while at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital on July 21.
29-year-old Sugu was charged under Section 6 (1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act.
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October 22, 2020
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Oxford's Brazil vaccine trial to continue after volunteer dies
The University of Oxford's Brazilian trial of its vaccine candidate will continue after the death of a volunteer, the university said on Wednesday, adding an independent review had revealed no safety concerns.
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October 22, 2020
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Siblings charged with murder of sister’s blind husband
Two siblings have been charged at the Magistrate's Court in Kajang, Selangor with the murder of the woman's blind husband in a gory plot said to be over the victim's assets.
G. S. Angela Dewi and her brother G. S. Vijaya, were jointly charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code over the death of 59-year-old R. Devarajoo and will face a mandatory death sentence upon conviction.
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October 22, 2020
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“Sex work is work!” That’s the message that dancer @blackdahliayes wants to tell the media and the government. While bars, casinos continue to be open, sex work continues to be mocked, she says. “Why is my work different than yours if it feeds my family and I?” Read the full op-ed by heading to thestar.com
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From our #InTheirOwnVoices series, medical experts remind us about the medical colonisation of Indigenous people and children on #OrangeShirtDay. “Our Canadian healthcare systems, often revered for its universality and accessibility, play a sinister and prominent role in this genocide,” they write. Swipe to read more or head to our IG stories to read in full.
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After more than 30 years, Furama, a Hong Kong style bakery in Toronto’s Chinatown is officially closing today. “We hope our buns, desserts and drinks have brought you some joy over the years. We’ve watched Chinatown going through many changes and are thankful to all our loyal customers,” a sign at the shop reads. Hit the link in bio to read more. 📷: Evy Kwong / @evystadium
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When you think of a fashion icon, do you think of the grandmas and grandpas in North America’s Chinatowns? A new book, @chinatownpretty, documents the #ootd and #streetwear of Chinatown’s seniors. “Chinatown fashion combines urban utilitarianism with smart, unexpected combinations of print,” author and photographer Valerie Luu and Andria Lo write. Click the link in bio to read more. 📸: @chinatownpretty
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Nick Nurse has a new multi-year contract extension from the Toronto Raptors, the team announced today. The 53-year-old coached the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship and was the 2020 NBA coach of the year.
“Our confidence in Nick just continues to grow, and part of that comes from what we’ve experienced together. The past two seasons have been unlike any other in our team’s history,” @raptors wrote in a statement. 📷: Steve Russell / @steverussell / Toronto Star
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After this Toronto teen's mom died of COVID-19, his favourite group @thewiggles reached out to let him know they were in his corner. Meet Leymo Mohammed who is turning 18 on Sunday. In the official tally of COVID-19’s toll, Leymo does not exist. He is not among the patients, hospitalizations and deaths that we count every day, but COVID has stolen away the life he knew. To read his full story click the link in our bio. 📹: Kelsey Wilson / @klwils / Toronto Star
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@stevenash, the iconic Canadian and basketball Hall of Famer, is taking on a brand new task: head coach of the Brooklyn Nets. The team made the surprise announcement early Thursday morning that it had hired the Victoria-raised Nash on a four-year contract.“ In Steve we see a leader, communicator and mentor who will garner the respect of our players,” #Nets general manager Sean Marks said in a news release. Click the link in our bio to read more from Doug Smith. 📷: AP
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“We lost our own superhero.” To these kids, Chadwick Boseman was a hero that finally looked like them. Learning about their passing was difficult. We spoke to parents and families about how Boseman brought representation to the Black community on the big screen. Click our IG story or “Boseman legacy” highlights to read more.
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Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, died Friday of cancer, his representative said. He was 43. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more- all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honour of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.” 📷: AP
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Breaking: Toronto police officers won’t face charges in connection to the death of Regis Korchinski-Pacquet back in May. Updates to come. Click the link in our bio to read more.
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Moving to Canada during COVID-19? That’s what this Iraqi family did — from Jordan to Morden, Manitoba — as a part of a program to resettle skilled refugees to fill Canada’s labour gap. In their first week, they send us a video diary of their 14-day quarantine which has been met with a lot of virtual welcomes from the city’s Muslim community. Also, trying Little Caesars pizza for the first time! Head to our highlight “From 🇯🇴 to 🇨🇦” for more.
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A sheriff’s deputy violently shoved #Raptors president Masai Ujiri in the minutes after Toronto’s 2019 NBA championship win, new video evidence reveals. Just after Toronto beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 6 of the NBA Finals in June of last year, Ujiri was shoved by Alameda, Calif., deputy Alan Strickland as he tried to join the team’s celebration on the court of the Oracle Arena, a report from Lisa Fernandez of @ktvu2 in Oakland shows. See our IG story or head to thestar.com to read more.
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