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A breakfast brand in the United States received backlash online after Twitter users found that its founder claimed to have "improved" and "modernised" congee, a staple dish in many Asian cultures According to TODAY, many people were unhappy to learn that the founder of Breakfast Cure, Karen Taylor, had dubbed herself the "Queen of Congee" and made several remarks across her company's website that implies congee was an exotic, lesser food until she adapted it for the Western palate. Although certain sections have since been edited, numerous screenshots of the Breakfast Cure website have made its way to social media and news portals. In a blog post that was previously entitled 'How I discovered the miracle of congee and improved it', Taylor wrote, "I've spent a lot of time modernising (congee) for the Western pallet (sic) – making a congee that you can eat and find delicious and doesn't seem foreign, but delivers all of the medicinal healing properties of this ancient recipe." Image via Breakfast Cure Taylor wrote she was introduced to congee over 25 years ago while in "Chinese medical school" in New Mexico and has continued to eat it to aid her digestion "When I was in acupuncture school, I had an amazing young brilliant American teacher who taught me about congee... She said, you know, just try it, and I loved it. It was surprising to me how good it felt in my stomach," she said in a video interview on the website. In the same interview, she referred to congee as a "sort of weird thing" that Americans needed to be confident and comfortable making in their own homes. Throughout the website, she also makes medical claims about the "healing effects of this ancient recipe" and includes a link to an article she published in the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where the acupuncturist refers to herself as a "physician of Asian medicine". On Breakfast Cure, Taylor sells various flavours of packaged "gourmet, foodie" versions of congee, which she hopes will "become a common household food", because, even though it has been part of Asian cuisine since the start of time, she is on a "new frontier". The congee — made out of various types of rice, berries, fruits, and nuts — costs USD14.95 (RM63) per packet, or USD263 (RM1,110) per month for a 20-pack subscription. Image via @breakfastcure (Instagram) Many Twitter users, mostly Asian, critisised Taylor for calling herself a congee pioneer and accused her of cultural appropriation Some said that while she had heavily-referenced Chinese traditional healing, there was a lack of association to the dish's Asian roots or support for its people. "So, a group of colonisers decided to culturally appropriate congee. Good lord," said a Twitter user, who made a thread of everything she found debatable about the brand. Image via Twitter "Oh God, it's like the mahjong shit all over again," said another netizen. "Why the hell do white people keep taking ordinary Asian stuff and acting like they discovered some ancient mystical secret and selling their own shittier version for five times the price?" Image via Twitter Another Twitter user said, "A white woman really woke up one day and was like 'apple cinnamon oatmeal but make it congee' and charged people USD14.95 for it." Image via Twitter Meanwhile, someone else joked, "Karen, millionth of her name, queen of the congee, coloniser of the five treasures, speaker to the managers, the untouched by the sun, etc." Image via Twitter Following the backlash, Breakfast Cure updated its website with new language and apologised for not honouring the Asian American community "We take full responsibility for any language on our website or in our marketing and have taken immediate steps to remedy that and educate ourselves," the company posted on Instagram. "... Revising our mission to not just creating delicious breakfast meals, but becoming a better ally for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community." It also said they will donate 1% of all sales or 10% of profit, whichever is larger, to AAPI rights group Asian Americans Advancing Justice. Taylor also told TODAY that she was surprised by the response because she had been "embraced by the Chinese medicine community" when she first launched the product. However, she said she and her team will be making more changes, including to their tagline, and are still evaluating the language that had offended people. https://says.com/my/news/karen-apologises-after-claiming-to-improve-modernise-chinese-porridge

SAF Instructor Reminded To Mask Up At Pasir Ris MRT Masks are necessary in our lives these days, as they’re deemed an effective preventive measure that’s easy to implement during the pandemic. However, some may struggle to adhere to this rule every day. And for a certain Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) instructor, he was seen wearing a mask below his chin when commanding his soldiers. The instructor was then told to mask up by a stranger at Pasir Ris MRT. However, the stranger was met with resistance and was allegedly scolded by the instructor. Netizens who saw the Facebook post criticised the instructor’s behaviour and called for action against him. MS News has reached out to the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) for comment. SAF instructor told to wear a mask properly According to the post shared on the Complaint Singapore Facebook group, the SAF instructor was commanding a platoon of soldiers near Pasir Ris MRT on Monday (26 Jul). The SAF instructor was alleged to have been speaking to his platoon for around 30 minutes with a drink in hand and without a mask over his face. The stranger watching the exchange approached the instructor’s colleague and asked if the instructor could wear his mask as he was setting a bad example for the younger soldiers. Overhearing this, the instructor approached the man and purportedly asked, “Who are you?” The instructor then said if the man was not satisfied, he’d wear the mask and show him. Seeking to de-escalate the situation, the man was about to leave. But not before hearing the instructor allegedly using an expletive involving the man’s mother. Netizens criticise SAF instructor’s actions Netizens have reacted strongly towards the incident. Many criticised the instructor’s actions and conduct in front of his platoon of soldiers. Another user was disappointed to see that someone in a position of authority in SAF setting a poor example for their soldiers. Hopefully, MINDEF takes action No matter the circumstance, reacting to a gentle reminder in such a manner shouldn’t be normalised, especially when Singapore is undergoing a spate of Covid-19 cases. Hopefully, MINDEF will pay special attention to this case and take the correct course of action. It remains imperative that we continue to mask up in public.

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PETALING JAYA: A worker at a popular supermarket in the Klang Valley has accused the company of covering up Covid-19 cases in several branches and of not closing or sanitising those outlets. Speaking to FMT on condition of anonymity, the worker said there was an outbreak of about 80 cases at one outlet in mid-July, and later more than doubled to 200 with staff from other branches being assigned to help there. The outlet was closed for two days, but the branch was not sanitised, he said. Workers from other outlets were assigned to help out when it reopened hastily, and his own branch was also asked to send staff but he refused to go. The number of infections soared to 200, with some of his own colleagues contracting Covid-19 He said he then self-quarantined for about a week and went back to work on July 16 after testing negative. “When I went back to work, I was told that a lot of people had already contracted Covid-19, but nothing was being said by the management. For some reason, everyone was keeping quiet about it,” he told FMT. He then started to develop symptoms and soon, his worst fears were confirmed: he was Covid-19 positive. When speaking to FMT, he had just checked into a low-risk quarantine centre. “But after I tested positive, they didn’t close our outlet. I sent in my test results to the manager and they’re still open,” he said. He said there had been infections at several other branches in the past one-and-a-half years but the branches had stayed open. He accused the supermarket of ignoring complaints and of failing to offer sufficient protection for staff. He said employees ended up buying their own face masks and gloves for use at work. FMT has reached out to the supermarket and is withholding its name pending their comment. https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/national/popular-supermarket-alleged-to-be-covering-up-covid-19-cases/ar-AAMAFi7

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SINGAPORE - All households here will receive Covid-19 self-test kits progressively, as Singapore scales up its testing regime and works to live with the coronavirus. These antigen rapid test (ART) kits, which are now widely available at retailers, are being distributed by the Government to households and will be rolled out first to those near large Covid-19 clusters, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in Parliament on Monday (July 26). More from AsiaOneRead the condensed version of this story, and other top stories with NewsLite. "We're starting with those who live near markets where large clusters have been identified. We will progressively scale up and distribute to everyone in Singapore," said Mr Wong, who co-chairs the multi-ministry task force tackling the pandemic. As these kits are being distributed, Singapore will also be rolling out other ways of testing for the virus. Mr Wong said that these include breathalyser tests in Parliament before each sitting, in addition to similar tests at Singapore's checkpoints, and waste-water surveillance in estates. "Regular testing, and the social consciousness to get ourselves tested regularly, will protect us and keep us safe as we transit to the new normal," he said. Mr Wong and his two co-chairs - Health Minister Ong Ye Kung and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong - spoke in Parliament on Monday to give an update about the Government's response to Covid-19. Stressing that everyone has a role to play in Singapore's controlled and phased reopening, Mr Wong said that safe management measures will remain relevant and important for some time. Mask-wearing may well be one of the last rules to go in the new normal, said the minister. While Singapore may consider dispensing with masks when outdoors, Mr Wong pointed out that it would still make sense to wear them in indoor, enclosed environments, where transmission risks are greater. Basic safety measures like wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance from others can help reduce transmission effectively, he said. "So we must stay disciplined and continue to maintain these practices, even as we transition towards the new normal." Singapore will also continue with regular enforcement checks and take strict action against any breach of the rules. Mr Wong noted that since April last year, a multi-agency task force comprising various government agencies, including the police, have been coordinating the enforcement of safe management measures in public venues. "They have been doing daily enforcement checks. Where laws were flouted, offenders, both operators and individuals, have been taken to task and cases publicised," he said. But Singapore cannot rely on enforcement efforts alone to get through the pandemic, and Mr Wong said that the country will be much safer if people here demonstrate social solidarity as well as a collective sense of responsibility to do the right things together. People here can incorporate a few simple but effective precautions into their daily routines to help in Singapore's fight against the virus, highlighted the minister. This includes practising good personal hygiene, staying home when not feeling well, seeing a doctor and getting themselves tested, as well as minimising social interactions as they wait for the results. Mr Wong acknowledged how disheartened and upset people here are over the new coronavirus clusters caused by people who broke the rules and acted irresponsibly. But he said that over the past 18 months, the vast majority of Singaporeans have shown "tremendous discipline". "Many have also been working tirelessly in our fight against Covid-19. It's not just our healthcare workers like our doctors and nurses at our hospitals, clinics and community care facilities," he added. "It's also our fellow Singaporeans on the front lines elsewhere - some in less expected settings, others in less visible places. They include our safe distancing ambassadors, food delivery riders, cleaners and many more." Mr Wong highlighted the efforts of Mr Lok Chun Kiet, a cleaner with CBM who attends to high-risk locations where positive cases have been detected. He also made special mention of Ms Siti Zulaina Md Said, a senior medical technologist with the National Public Health Laboratory at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, who leads the team to investigate outbreaks and undertake testing surveillance. There are many more unsung heroes like the two of them, said Mr Wong, who thanked them all for contributing to Singapore's fight against Covid-19. "These actions of our fellow Singaporeans inspire us, and give us confidence and hope that we will get through this together," he said. "We are all disappointed by the latest outbreak and the Heightened Alert restrictions. But we will recover and bounce back."

Xiao Qiumei, an influencer from China, reportedly died after falling from a 160-foot crane while recording herself for a social-media post in Quzhou, China. The Sun reported that the 23-year-old was speaking into a camera in what appeared to be a crane cabin when she fell. Footage obtained by the outlet shows the camera suddenly switched to blurry images of equipment flying past the lens. According to the Sun, the family confirmed her death, stating that she fell as a result of a misstep. It added that she had been employed as a professional crane operator but that the family denied that she would have been filming during work hours, however. The outlet said witnesses saw Xiao fall to the ground with her phone still in her hand on Tuesday 20 at around 5:40 p.m. when most of her co-workers went home. Xiao was the mother of two children. She was well known on sites including the Chinese version of TikTok, known as Douyin, for regularly sharing videos of her daily life and profession with her many followers, according to the Sun and other outlets. Earlier this month, an influencer from Hong Kong reportedly died after falling from a waterfall while taking a picture. While standing near the waterfall on the Tsing Dai stream, Sophia Cheung slipped and plunged into a 16-foot-deep pool, The Daily Mail reported. A Mexican fitness influencer also recently died after undergoing a botched medical procedure to treat excessive underarm sweating, according to reports. She suffered from a cardiac arrest while being anaesthetized, The New York Post reported.

SINGAPORE: Vending machines that dispense replacement TraceTogether tokens will be deployed at more than 100 community clubs and selected malls across Singapore in the coming months. The first two machines were rolled out at shopping malls NEX and Sun Plaza on Monday (Jul 26), said the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG). These TraceTogether tokens are used for contact tracing purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public can now replace their old or faulty tokens at these machines, which store 1,400 new tokens each. However, they are not for users who are collecting their TraceTogether tokens for the first time. To collect their replacement tokens, members of the public will need to bring their identity card and their old token. After scanning the QR code on their old token, they can retrieve their new device and drop off the old one in a marked slot. They can also check if the replacement token works by tapping on the SafeEntry Gateway box fitted at the side of the vending machine, which will show a green light and sound a beep if it is working. SNDGG and Temasek Foundation collaborated to retrofit mask vending machines for the dispensing of replacement TraceTogether tokens. Token replacement is currently being carried out at 108 community centres (CCs) and more than 40 shopping malls. “We were just thinking, how else can we add to the convenience of the public because these CCs and malls, they operate within certain hours,” said Ms Huang Weixian, who is director of adoption and engagement at the Smart Nation and Digital Government Office. “So we thought a vending machine could be a cool way for them, once they know their token is not working, they can immediately just hop over to the vending machine and get their tokens replaced.” But only tokens that are collected or replaced more than four months ago can be replaced using the vending machine. For newer tokens that are faulty or running out of battery, members of the public can still visit token replacement points at any community centres or selected malls. Individuals can also help their family members replace their tokens. “Although you can collect the token for your family members, you have to bring along your IDs, so there's that authentication process. So the ID has to match the QR code on the token, you have to scan both before you can collect,” said Ms Huang. “You can actually see there are CCTV cameras installed, so that is also a deterrence for people who want to collect more tokens than they should." Source: CNA/zl(ta)

A bubble tea chain is promoting more boba to those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, leaving a bad taste among anti-vaxxers. Some of them have been calling out the Gong Cha tea franchise from Taiwan on Telegram and Facebook for offering their signature drink Green Tea with White Pearl at half price to those who have gotten both doses of the vaccine. Anti-vaxxers think this is a matter of discrimination and are calling for a boycott. “Being vaccinated has its privileges. We all make our choices in life. Lets boycott Gong Cha. They choose to discriminate unvaccinated individuals. #BoycottGongCha,” a Telegram user wrote yesterday in a channel discussing injuries involving those who had taken the vaccine. The SG Suspected Vaccine Injuries Group has over 8,000 members. On Facebook, user Jimmy Beany said no to brands who discriminate. Several people took his side and accused Gong Cha of putting up a “very distasteful promo stunt.” “Don’t think I want to support a discriminatory drinks company. Thank goodness you are not located anywhere near me,” Jimmy Beany said last week. The drinks promotion began Tuesday and will run until Aug. 18, when the latest tightened coronavirus restrictions were expected to end. Singaporeans have been told to gather in pairs instead of groups of five and avoid dining out. “Have y’all gotten vaccinated? If you haven’t been vaccinated, what are you waiting for? Get yours now and enjoy 50% off one of our signature drink! Let’s do our part to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and protect our community! #IgotMyShotSG,” Gong Cha wrote in its ad. But popular bubble tea company isn’t the only one that has been encouraging more to get vaccinated through perks. Hard Rock Cafe, Flash Coffee, and Shake Shack have also been giving out freebies and discounts to those who have gotten their jabs. Nearly half of Singapore’s roughly five million population are fully vaccinated – just a tad under the 75% goal the government is planning to hit by National Day on Aug. 9. Singapore yesterday reported 125 new COVID-19 cases mainly linked to the latest outbreak center Jurong Fishery Port. This brings Singapore’s total tally to 64,179 cases and 37 deaths.

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