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The Star
a day ago
- Health
- The Star
More deaths than births recorded in Tamil Nadu
Compiled by ARFA YUNUS, and R. ARAVINTHAN THE Tamil Nadu state in India has the highest number of districts where death rates are higher than birth rates in the country, Makkal Osai reported. In India as a whole, the districts with lower than replacement birth rates has gone from seven in 2019 to 49 in 2021. Seventeen of the 49 districts are from Tamil Nadu, which had zero such areas in 2019. South Indian states are showing more districts with lower birth rates than deaths, the report said. But the two most populous states in India – Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh – are showing the opposite trend, with most or even all of its districts recording higher birth rates. According to the report, these statistics have deep political implications, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP party keen to redraw parliamentary maps according to these trends. Most southern states are wary of these moves as their influence in the national parliament will be affected. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Man flies into a fury over RM13 plate of mixed rice
Compiled by ARFA YUNUS, and R. ARAVINTHAN A MAN in Ipoh, Perak, was so furious at being charged RM13 for a plate of mixed rice that he came back later to the restaurant and slapped the cashier, reported Oriental Daily. The incident happened on May 28 at a restaurant in Menglembu, when a man dressed in black confronted the cashier after he was told that his selection costs RM13. CCTV footage showed him getting into a heated argument with the cashier before leaving. Some 15 minutes later, the man brought a friend to the shop, accused the cashier of being arrogant and demanded an apology. Even though the cashier complied with the request, the man was still upset and slapped him. Later that evening, the cashier made a police report. According to the Internet user who shared the footage, the RM13 cost could be broken down into RM3.40 for two plates of rice, RM3.30 for chicken cubes, RM3 for two portions of chicken slices, and RM3.30 for a meat patty. His post was shared more than 1,700 times and received more than 1,000 comments. While some netizens agreed that RM13 was too much for a plate of mixed rice, nearly all of them criticised the man for his behaviour. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
‘Immoral' online shop sparks social concerns
Compiled by RAHIMY RAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN THE sale of soiled women's undergarments on an online shopping platform has sparked worry about the declining social practices in Malaysia, China Press reported. A resident in Melaka alerted the daily about an online shop selling panties and pantyhose marketed as undergarments with the 'original' scent of a woman or female college student. The daily found that the shop had even uploaded photos of the supposed owners of the items, albeit with their faces blurred out. One of the reasons given for selling their underwear was to help support their studies and living expenses. Records on the shopping platform showed that there were 11 purchases of the used pantyhose. Kota Laksamana assemblyman Low Chee Leong described such a business as immoral and that it may normalise the behaviour of individuals with such fetishes. 'In the past, there have been many cases in Melaka where undergarments, being let out to dry, were stolen. 'Now, they can just buy them via online shopping. It is indeed worrisome,' he said. > Netizens are furious with a 30-year-old man who jumped over barriers at the Terracotta Warriors Museum in Xi'an, destroying two priceless artefacts which were over 2,000 years old, the same daily reported. 'If this continues, I'm afraid we won't get to appreciate the Terracotta Warriors anymore in the future,' someone wrote. Some of the Internet users even called for the man to be beaten up. Others, however, blamed the museum for being lax with security. During the May 30 incident, the man had pushed two of the statues, causing them to fall and break apart. Xi'an police later released a statement, saying that the man was mentally ill and had been arrested. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
2 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Death trail leads to dodgy dental hospital
Compiled by RAHIMY RAHIM, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN THE deaths of eight people in Tamil Nadu in 2023 have been traced back to a dental hospital where they underwent procedures, Makkal Osai reported. The conclusion was reached after an investigation by the directorate of public health, the Christian Medical College Vellore and the Indian Council of Medical Research. It was found that 10 people who underwent procedures at the dental hospital in Thiruppattur village developed infections. Eight of them died within 16 days of their procedures. The investigation found that the dentists had used unsanitised surgical tools to open bottles of saline solution. They had then used the same saline solution to clean the mouths of multiple patients. This had caused severe bacterial infections which affected the brains of the patients and caused serious side effects, eventually killing them. It remains unclear whether the hospital, which has since closed down, would face criminal or civil action. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
The Star
5 days ago
- Health
- The Star
Tunku Azizah wins acar buah competition
Compiled by CHARLES RAMENDRAN, C. ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHAN ATTENDEES of the recent Pahang Women's Institute Carnival were in awe when the winner of the acar buah (spiced fruit pickle) competition was announced. Up against 10 other participants, Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Almarhum Sultan Iskandar emerged the winner of the competition, which she secretly participated under the pseudonym Aminah Mahmood, Utusan Malaysia reported. Participants were required to prepare their dishes at home before submitting their entries at the event. Her Royal Highness kept her identity hidden from both the judges and fellow contestants. The competition chief judge, 74-year-old Siti Rokiah Lebai Rahmat, was emotionally overwhelmed when the true identity of the winner was revealed. 'In all my 39 years as a food judge, I have never tested Her Royal Highness' dishes. 'Our judging is solely based on the quality and extraordinary taste of a dish. 'The gravy of the acar prepared by Her Royal Highness was thick but not oily. Every slice of fruit was well marinated with balanced flavours and spices. 'It was so special and appetising,' she said. The Tengku Ampuan Pahang, who is known for her passion for traditional cuisine and culinary arts, said the pickle recipe was what she usually prepared for her family. > A study revealed that cases of mental illness have surged by 70% in Asean countries over the past 35 years, affecting more than 80 million people. According to Berita Harian , the study, which was published in The Lancet Public Health, also revealed that the rise was mainly among teenagers aged between 15 and 19. It also revealed that the number of smokers in Asean countries rose by 63% in the same period, with 137 million people currently in the habit. The study found that smoking-related diseases was the cause of 11% of deaths in the region. Singapore recorded the lowest mortality at 70 deaths for every 100,000 men while Cambodia the highest at 350 deaths. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.
