Ever since smartphones and tablets made it to the palms of people, they seem to have discovered a whole new world all together. The various options available have made different arenas easily accessible. But, it is not these gadgets alone but the apps you can download on them that make them a lot cooler and…
Google has just improved Gmail by allowing image files to be downloaded and viewed automatically on user systems. This means that people no longer have to select the ?Display images below? option to view pictures sent via email… Read More http://www.associationofmarketing.org/articles/view.php?article_id=14263 Views: 0
In a move that would surprise many, Facebook has come up with a very noble gesture by introducing a ‘Donate Now’ button that directs you to pages of non-profit organization which are in need of finances. It is indirectly encouraging people who use Facebook on a regular basis and have enough money to spare to…
Ambitious targets have been set by the UK and Scottish governments to become net-zero carbon economies by 2050 and 2045 respectively. But a variety of initiatives will be required on the part of government, industry and society to achieve this target. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-hurdles-people-electric-cars.html Views: 0
Walmart plans to hire 150,000 people to meet increased demand during the coronavirus crisis and will pay out $365 million in bonuses, the US retail giant said. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-walmart-hire-workers-virus.html Views: 0
A total of 54 human cases of dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease) were reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, with Chad reporting 48 out of the 54 cases. In Chad, Ethiopia, Mali and South Sudan, trained volunteers are supporting surveillance and detection of infections in domestic dogs and cats. Surveillance has been heightened, as…
GEORGE TOWN: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is in self-quarantine after he came into close contact with Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kevin Yii Lee Wuen, who had contracted the novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The 94-year old was believed to have posed for a selfie with Yii before it was learnt that the latter had…
PUTRAJAYA: Activities in the production, processing and distribution of food including imports and exports will continue as normal during the movement control order, which came into effect from March 18 to 31 to ensure continuity in the food supply chain ecosystem, said the Agriculture and Food Industry Ministry. “Therefore the supply process from wholesalers to…
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will bear the cost of an electricity discount for selected sectors amounting to RM662 million, of which RM122.5 million is for Sarawak and RM37.2 million for Sabah, this year, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said. He said the cost would be borne through the Kumpulan Wang…
KUALA LUMPUR: Police may resort to sterner action to enforce the ongoing movement control order (MCO) if more people refuse to adhere to it. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said today that he expects Malaysians to observe the order and play their role in containing the Covid-19 pandemic. He said police are…