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Yoga helps beat the fear of coronavirus
Modern science lets us understand the workings of those yoga methods that have become the test of time, and help us relieve anxiety and relax Being an Indian, for my physical well-being, I am inclined towards the traditional lifestyle and
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Facing Covid19 – “A fast closing window”
IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath and former President Barack Obama’s top economic adviser, Jason Furman have advocated using heavy fiscal firepower for a “whatever-it-takes” economic response to the COVID-19 crisis. Among the drastic measures proposed are: ‘helicopter money,’ where everyone
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Subsidize (the needy), and Incentivize (the able)
The stimulus program announced by the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, outlines a laudable list of subsidies, waivers, and deferments needed in these unprecedented times to save lives and support the Rakyat. Speed and implementation are critical success factors
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Malaysian SMEs: We feel left out
#NobodyWouldBeLeftBehind – We feel left out: Malaysian SMEs The #prihatin stimulus package was highly anticipated epically after the MCO as this is the first time, we have the full-blown package. And as Malaysian we welcome it wholeheartedly as it is
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Moratorium for a trader is only a ventilator
Well articulated but pls bear with me , a layman’s opinion … A lot of one off goodies more for B40 , yes it will pump prime the economy temporarily and we all understand the challenges of balancing Budget and
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Musadaah Covid-19 fund meant for all Malaysians misinterpreted
I have never mentioned that the #MUSAADAHCOVID19 fund is merely for Muslims. I have repeatedly explained that it is for those people who are in need regardless of races and religions including the frontliners and others for instance the apprentice officers of
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Impact of MCO on the industrial and manufacturing sector
The movement control order (MCO) promulgated by the Malaysian government has come into force, it is a week old. Despite minor hiccups here and there, MCO is holding well. Effective enforcement is the order of the day. The police have
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PM Modi’s India shutdown is an unprecedented gamble
Since 2016, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at a prime-time television address that he was withdrawing most of India’s currency overnight, such speeches have been preceded by wild speculation. Modi’s message on Tuesday evening was even starker than most
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COVID-19: Time Muhyiddin bites the bullet
While the COVID-19 continues to cause disruption across the globe, politicians here and almost in all countries have not really reacted professionally. Their lack of leadership is getting obvious. Looks like they are more concerned about their positions and chairs
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Private hospitals turning away respiratory patients? Despicable!
The PSM is shocked beyond words to hear of some well-known private hospitals turning away sick people with respiratory symptoms for fear these patients might be infected with Covid-19. The standard response of these hospitals and their doctors and health
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