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Malaysiakini
2 hours ago
- Business
- Malaysiakini
Heed BNM's wage reform call before expanding SST, urges ex-DAP MP
Former DAP MP Charles Santiago has urged Putrajaya to take heed of Bank Negara Malaysia's urgent call for wage reforms before expanding the scope for the Sales and Service Tax (SST). Charles referenced the central bank's deputy governor Marzunisham Omar's remark that controlling inflation alone is insufficient to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, as stagnant wage growth remains a concerning issue. "Is Bank Negara sending...
1News
4 hours ago
- Politics
- 1News
King Charles' Matariki message to New Zealand
King Charles has addressed a Matariki message to New Zealand ahead of the public holiday. "E mihi ana ki a Matariki mā Puanga," the King said. "My wife and I send our warmest greetings to all those in Aotearoa New Zealand celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year. "This year, I particularly acknowledge those iwi and regions that look to the star Puanga, or Rigel, to signal the New Year." King Charles said the rising of Matariki and Puanga on the Eastern horizon heralded a time to reflect on the past, to remember absent loved ones and to prepare for a prosperous future. ADVERTISEMENT "It also marks a time where many different peoples and communities come together in celebration, united under the same night sky," he said. "Regardless of how, or whether, one marks the lunar calendar, this moment offers an opportunity to learn and share knowledge, and to embrace the diverse traditions that shape Aotearoa New Zealand's unique identity. "I wish you all a bright year ahead. Mānawatia a Matariki."
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Princess Diana and Kate Middleton both faced the same devastating pregnancy battle
It was news that was met with excited anticipation from not just the British public, but from around the world. Princess Diana was pregnant with the future heir to the throne. But at just 20 years old, she was already struggling with the pressures of royal life and, like her future daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, had terrible morning sickness throughout her pregnancy. Andrew Morton wrote about this in his authorised biography, Diana: Her True Story, after the Princess of Wales took the extraordinary step of recording her innermost thoughts - on the condition that her involvement was kept secret. Sensationally, it exposed the devastating truth about her imploding marriage to the future King Charles and misery within the Royal Family. In October 1981, ten years before recording her tapes for Morton - Diana and Charles took a three-day visit to Wales when she had just found out she was pregnant. In a transcript of one of the princess's tapes, Morton wrote: '[I remember] feeling terribly sick, carrying this child, hadn't told the world I was pregnant but looking grey and gaunt and still being sick. 'Couldn't sleep, didn't eat, whole world was collapsing around me. Very very difficult pregnancy indeed. 'And this family's never had anybody who's had morning sickness before, so every time at Balmoral, Sandringham or Windsor in my evening dress I had to go out I either fainted or was sick. 'It was so embarrassing because I didn't know anything because I hadn't read my books, but I knew it was morning sickness because you just do.' On November 5, 1981, Buckingham Palace announced that the Prince and Princess of Wales were expecting their first child and were 'delighted by the news.' The Palace said: 'The Princess is in excellent health. 'The Princess hopes to continue to undertake some public engagements but regrets any disappointment which may be caused by any curtailment in her planned program.' But behind the scenes, Diana was struggling. She said in the tape: 'Almost every time I stood up I was sick. Suddenly, in the middle of a black dress and black-tie do, I would go out to be sick and come back again and they'd say: "Why didn't she go off to bed?" 'I felt like it was my duty to sit at the table, duty was all over the shop. I didn't know which way to turn at all.' In January 1982 - 12 weeks into the pregnancy - Diana fell down a staircase at Sandringham, suffering some bruising. Diana later confessed that she had intentionally thrown herself down the stairs because she was feeling 'so inadequate'. She said in the tape: 'When I was four months pregnant with William I threw myself downstairs, trying to get my husband's attention, for him to listen to me. 'I had told Charles I felt so desperate and I was crying my eyes out. 'He said I was crying wolf. "I'm not going to listen," he said. '"You're always doing this to me. I'm going riding now." 'So I threw myself down the stairs. The Queen comes out, absolutely horrified, shaking - she was so frightened. 'I knew I wasn't going to lose the baby; quite bruised around the stomach. The princess said in a tape: 'I didn't know which way to turn at all' 'When he came back, you know, it was just dismissal, total dismissal. He just carried on out of the door.' Charles's response was influenced by advice from his friends who felt Diana needed to 'pull herself together', Robert Lacey wrote in his book, Battle of Brothers. However, as Prince William's due date approached, Charles did spend more time with Diana and stayed by her side when their first son was born on June 21, 1982. In doing so, he became the first male royal to be present at a birth. In a letter to his godmother, Patricia Knatchbull, Charles said how he was 'so thankful I was beside Diana's bedside the whole time'. However, his wife's struggles with her mental health would continue. When William was just shy of his fourth birtdhay, Diana fainted during a trip to Canada. She received some help from doctors but still struggled, and her marriage to Charles continued on a downward spiral. They eventually separated in 1992, before divorcing in 1996. Kate Middleton also suffered with morning sickness throughout all three of her pregnancies. In September 2023 she spoke about having hyperemesis gravidarum (severe vomiting during pregnancy) with a another parent during a visit she made to a sensory development class in Kent. Her first pregnancy was announced early, before she reached the typical 12-week point, after she was hospitalised with the condition. Earlier, in 2021, the Princess of Wales launched a major awareness raising campaign to increase public understanding of the crucial importance of the first five years of a child's life. It is set to run for at least five years, and has been described by a Kensington Palace spokesman as her 'life's work'. Kate spoke passionately about the campaign in an open letter published in the Mail on Sunday, in which she set out her plan for 'Shaping Us'. Reports produced by the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood revealed that the first five years of a child's life shape their future wellbeing more than any other stage of development, with our brains growing faster at this time than any other. The centre also hopes to 'break the cycle' for parents who experienced difficult childhoods themselves. Palace aides said the idea for the project began even before Kate became a mother. Kate had the condition during all three of her pregnancies In the years between Diana and Kate's struggles with morning sickness, attitudes have drastically changed. While Diana's experiences were largely dismissed or downplayed, Kate's condition was taken more seriously, with increased medical support and public awareness. Kate's pregnancies brought more scrutiny to the issue of morning sickness, particularly hyperemesis gravidarum. The media played a significant role in raising awareness, leading to more open discussions and a better understanding of the condition.
Daily Express
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Study impact of Sales and Services Tax : Planters
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 Text Size: Dr Charles also criticised the lack of stakeholder consultation in policy formulation. Kota Kinabalu: The government should first set up a special emergency team to study what will actually happen if they go ahead with the Sales and Services Tax (SST) instead of rushing into, said former Vice Chairman of the Incorporated Society of Planters Dr Charles Chow Kok Cheng. 'The government has a limited window to act with foresight and fairness. First, it should delay the SST expansion until an Emergency Taskforce comprising the Malaysian Palm Oil Board, industry bodies, economists and smallholder representatives can model the full fiscal and economic impact,' Chow said in his analysis of the policy changes. Advertisement He said the SST expansion, which will take effect on July 1, imposes an additional 5 per cent tax on fresh fruit bunches, palm kernel oil, palm fatty acid distillates, empty fruit bunches and other palm-based derivatives. 'Combined with existing levies including a 15 per cent windfall profit tax and export duties of up to 8 per cent, the measures could eliminate up to 11 per cent of industry earnings,' he said. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Motor 1
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Motor 1
2 Men Spot a Mom Loading a Mini Car Into Her Truck. Then They Discover Her Ingenious Method for Transporting It
A Tennessee mom is going viral for the way she loaded a mini kids' truck into the bed of her truck. She didn't film the moment herself, but bystanders caught it on TikTok. Charles (@itscharlesparkss) recorded the clip as he and a friend watched in awe while the mom handled the job solo. She clearly knew what she was doing. The only time she paused was to check on her toddler in a stroller next to the truck. Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . At one point, it appears they considered stepping in, but quickly realized she didn't need help. 'Tennessee momma doesn't need a man's help,' Charles writes in the caption. As of Tuesday, the video has racked up 2.4 million views. How'd She Do It? The woman started by pulling out a loading ramp labeled 'Mother Trucker.' Impressed already, the men filming hung back to watch her in action. She lifts the kids' truck by its front wheels and rests it on the ramp, which leans into the bed of her truck , leaving the toy truck nearly vertical. Then she grabs what looks like bungee cords and begins securing the vehicle with practiced ease. Once the cord tightens, the miniature truck begins to lift. 'I would help her, but I don't think she needs it,' one of the men says. 'She knows what she's doing,' the other adds. They weren't wrong. With the truck secured, she lifts the ramp and slides it into her truck's bed. 'Just slides it in,' one of the men says, obviously impressed. 'Easy peasy.' 'The world deserves to see this woman. That's impressive,' the other says. Commenters agree. One viewer pointed out that because the toy jeep was strapped to the ramp, it wouldn't budge during transport. 'The true definition of work smarter, not harder,' someone else wrote. Is It Really that Easy? Trending Now 'Thought I Was Doing Him a Favor:' Woman Tries to Tow in Husband's Ram Bighorn. Then She Makes a Common Mistake 'He Only Charged Me $100:' Woman Buys Her Mechanic a Juice From the Corner Store. When, and How Much, Should You Tip Yours? Though it may take some practice, there are safe ways to load a heavy object into a truck bed by yourself. As the Tennessee mom in Charles' video showed, ramps and a dolly are key. Start by clearing out your truck bed to make sure there's nothing in the way. Then, position your object near the tailgate and set up a sturdy ramp that's built for heavy loads . Next, use a dolly or hand truck to roll the item up the ramp. If a dolly's not available, you can also use a long, solid pole for leverage, or even a winch to pull the object up. Gloves and sturdy shoes are recommended, and having someone spot you is never a bad idea either. If you have to do any heavy lifting on your own, it's best to remember the following: bend your knees and use your legs, not your spine, for power; keep the item close to your body to help stay balanced; and use a winch if needed. Finally, once the item is loaded, use straps or ropes to secure it before driving off. You don't want all that hard work rolling around while you're on the road. Commenters Are Impressed People who watched Charles' video were largely in awe of the mom's skills. 'This needs the Reba theme song,' one joked, likely referring to country music legend Reba McEntire. 'Super mom.' 'Mama bear don't need no help,' another added. 'I love when women!!!!!' a third said simply. Many also appreciated the supportive but hands-off commentary from Charles and his friend. ''I'd help her, but I don't think she needs it.' Green flag!' one woman wrote. 'I LOVE y'all being so supportive from afar, just appreciating the method,' another said. 'Y'all are awesome too!' Others chalked the moment up to pure mom power. 'She is a mother of course she knows what she's doing,' one person wrote. Another echoed this sentiment, writing, 'As a divorced single mom of 2 kids (18 months apart), NEVER underestimate a Mother on a mission to provide for their children.' Motor1 has reached out to Charles via a TikTok comment and email. We'll be sure to update this if he responds. More From Motor1 Watch Vaughn Gittin Jr.'s Mom Drift 2024 Ford Mustang For Mother's Day Ram: We've Thought About a Cheap Truck Like The Slate 'A Million Times' Woman Starts Her GMC Denali SUV. Then It Sputters Out Man Says This is the Real Reason Some Cars Have the Gas Tank on the Driver's Side. Is His Viral Claim True? Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
