The peoples movement

Marelli , on Monday appointed Sherry Vasa as EVP, Chief People and Organization Officer. Under her new role, Vasa will lead the newly-created people and organisation function, the company said in a release. According to the company, this new function incorporates HR to focus more on people and teams as well as broader organisational development. It will play a principal role in building an organisation that is centered around Marelli’s values and long-term goals, the company added. Marelli CEO and president, Beda Bolzenius, said, “Sherry brings a wealth of experience in change management, talent development, operational efficiency and recruitment. With her proven track record in building and leading top-performing teams with a focus on culture, engagement, transparency and collaboration, she will play a critical role in the transformation of Marelli.” Vasa is a global executive who has spent years living in the US, Asia/Pacific, and Europe working for some of the Fortune … [Read more...] about Marelli appoints Sherry Vasa as Chief People and Organization Officer

KUALA LUMPUR: Sporting smokey eyes and side-swept hair, Malaysian indie singer and songwriter Bihzhu dolled up in an emerald dress for a recent Instagram Live session. She twirled in front of the handphone when an Instagram user complimented her outfit at the start of her hour-long performance hosted on the account of Jao Tim, a cafe and event space in the heritage enclave of Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur. “A lot of my songs are sing-alongs and this one definitely is so get your sing-along muscles ready and we’re gonna do this,” the cheery jazz performer said, before launching into a soothing song of hers titled Bright Veins. Alone in her own room without the presence of a captive audience, Bihzhu relied on the instant comments and bursts of colourful hearts at the bottom right corner of the app for real time feedback. View this post on Instagram A post shared by J A O T I M (@jaotimkl) This was her … [Read more...] about Performers look to online platforms to engage their audience, as Malaysia’s COVID-19 curbs make people stay home

PUTRAJAYA: The daughter of former Malaysian deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and her husband were fined RM800 (US$186) each on Tuesday (May 5) for flouting the movement control order (MCO). Nurulhidayah Ahmad Zahid and Saiful Nizam Mohd Yusoff pleaded guilty at a magistrate's court to violating Regulation 3(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within the Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020, Malaysian media reported. The offence carries a maximum fine of RM1,000 or a jail term not more than six months, or both. The couple had earlier broken the MCO rule which required people to stay at home in order to break the COVID-19 infection chain. They paid a visit to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri and Deputy Environment and Water Minister Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad during the MCO. Photos of the visits were posted on Nurulhidayah's Instagram account, drawing criticism from the public. READ: Malaysian … [Read more...] about Daughter of Malaysia’s former DPM Zahid fined RM800 for flouting movement control order

GERIK, Perak: Malaysia’s Deputy Health Minister I Noor Azmi Ghazali and a state executive councillor from Perak pleaded guilty to breaching the movement control order (MCO) at a magistrate’s court on Tuesday (Apr 28). Noor Azmi, a member of parliament for Bagan Serai, and Razman Zakaria, who is the chairman of Perak state education, human resource development, non-governmental organisation and civil society committee, were fined RM1,000 (US$228), according to Malaysian media. They were charged for violating the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases (Measures within Infected Local Areas) Regulations 2020, which provide for a maximum fine of RM1,000 or a jail term not more than six months, or both. The duo were photographed sharing a meal with a group of people at a tahfiz (religious school) in Lenggong, Perak on Apr 18, following the deputy minister’s official visit to the local health clinic. The photos, uploaded on Noor Azmi’s Facebook page and later deleted, drew … [Read more...] about Malaysian deputy health minister, Perak executive councillor fined RM1,000 for violating movement control order

PUTRAJAYA: Hair salons, barbers and optometrists in Malaysia will no longer be allowed to operate during the extension period of the movement control order (MCO), said Senior Minister Ismail Sabri Yakoob on Monday (Apr 13). Bazaars will also not be allowed to operate during the upcoming fasting month, he added. This came amid concerns from the public that allowing these businesses to operate may hamper social distancing efforts to combat COVID-19, after the government said some businesses may be allowed to resume. In a press conference after chairing a special ministerial committee meeting on the MCO, Mr Ismail said on Monday: “The government has listened to the views of the people. The government also sought the advice of the experts and non-governmental organisations on the matter.” “As such, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has decided that hair salons, beauty salons, optical shops in the whole country are not allowed to operate during the MCO period … The same goes … [Read more...] about Hair salons, barbers and optometrists no longer allowed to operate during Malaysia’s extended movement control order