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The Star
11-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Fake MCs now, real headache later
PETALING JAYA: Falsifying a sick leave claim can land an employee in hot water, yet many overlook the consequences. Despite repercussions, which include termination, people are willing to take the risk of buying medical certificates (MC) to skip a day's work. Fake MCs have been a longstanding issue – one that has now found a thriving marketplace on social media, where one can request for a fake certificate anytime and even make advanced bookings. A single MC, often issued by licensed doctors, can cost between RM25 and RM80. Some services are reportedly run by syndicates. Social media sweeps – including on Facebook and Telegram – reveal the existence of Facebook groups and even Telegram channels dedicated to this trade. ALSO READ: Digital verification only a piece of the 'sick note' puzzle In these forums, users can post requests for MCs, often specifying their location and the dates needed to be off from work. Some go as far as requesting certificates from government clinics, indicating growing brazenness. Sellers can be reached via phone or messaging apps like Telegram. There are also cash-on-delivery services. Based on checks, The Star has found the same sellers responding to most of the requests. In the past, these transactions were largely offline with doctors offering discreet services as employees would have to visit clinics known for providing MCs under the table. 'People used to go to rogue doctors who were willing to issue MCs for a quick buck. 'These doctors typically catered to a specific clientele – usually friends, relatives or regulars,' said a general practitioner with over 30 years of experience. 'I've had people approach me asking for MCs even when they weren't sick. 'But I only issue MCs when patients are genuinely unfit for work,' he added. However, another doctor – identified only as Dr J – admitted to issuing MCs without needing to diagnose a patient. He said he had clients visiting his clinic solely for MCs because they did not feel like working. 'They rarely take any medication. Sometimes they'll pay for the medicine just to make it seem legitimate. 'I charge RM35 for a day's MC – it's a form of side income,' he said on condition of anonymity. Dr J acknowledged the legal and ethical consequences but noted that many general practitioners resort to this practice to supplement their income. While he declined to specify his earnings, industry insiders estimate the trade can yield thousands of ringgit. In the public sector, government doctors allegedly provide MCs as a favour to friends or relatives rather than for financial gain. Federation of Private Medical Practitioners' Associations Malaysia president Dr Shanmuganathan Ganeson said the Malaysian Medical Council views MC fraud very seriously. 'Doctors who issue MCs without proper justification may face suspension or even deregistration. This is a serious breach of professional ethics,' he said. 'Given the volume of patient encounters and MCs issued daily across the country, the actual incidence of confirmed MC fraud is very low. 'However, the number of doubtful or questionable MCs – those issued under ambiguous circumstances – is harder to estimate.' Ultimately, MC abuse highlights not only a medical concern but a challenge in human resource management. 'As long as the benefit of the doubt regarding MCs lies with employees, there will always be room for misuse,' he added. On July 6, three men – including a heart patient believed to be one of the masterminds – were arrested in Kedah for their involvement in issuing fake MCs. Kuala Muda district police chief Asst Comm Hanyan Ramlan said the group's modus operandi involved issuing MCs without the need for medical consultation or treatment. He said the case came to light during a probe into a breach of integrity involving a low-ranking police personnel who frequently submitted MCs. In response, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar said the investigation was ongoing and he was awaiting the report.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
30 Best July Baby Names for Your Sunny New Arrival
If you're planning for a new arrival, congratulations! Picking a name for your baby can feel daunting, but one way to narrow it down is by considering their birth month. We've got the best July baby names that honor the month your baby is coming into the world. In most of the U.S., July is a pretty sunshine-filled month, so we've picked many names with real solar power that will allow your baby to shine bright. We've also chosen a few names inspired by the month's birth flowers, birth stone, and astrological signs. These sunny names can also be used as middle names, or for babies born in any other month. (Who knows, yours might arrive in June or August instead!)Keep it literal for your July baby. This modern name could be used for boys or girls. It hasn't cracked the top 1000 baby names in any year since the Social Security Administration began tracking, so it's sure to stand out in a classroom or a variation on "July," consider the name Julius. Of course, it's famously associated with Julius Caesar, but he'll also share his name with basketball legend Julius "Dr. J" Erving. If Julius feels a bit too weighty, you can use the nicknames Jules or sweet name means "youthful." With the first three letters being "Jul," it's ideal for a July baby. It's also popular without being overused — it's #116 on the Social Security Administration's most popular baby names as of 2024. RELATED: Vintage Baby NamesThis Persian and Greek name means "sun," making it perfect for a baby born in the middle of summer who is sure to light up your family's life. Plus, it has the adorable built-in nickname of feminine, stylish name is most famously associated with Shakespeare's play. It ultimately comes from the name Julius, but feels far more modern. Another spelling you might consider is Juliette, which is the French spelling of this is the astrological sign of people born July 23 to August 22, making it a fun name for your baby boy born in late July. People born under this astrological sign tend to be creative, passionate, generous, and cheerful. It also means "lion."If your baby is born in early July, their astrological sign is Cancer, which isn't a great name. But Cancer is a water sign, which is why Brooke might be a perfect name. It means "water" or "small stream." For a boy, consider Brook, Brooks or is a perfect name for a baby girl born in July. It's associated with warmth, sun, cheerfulness and fun — all the things we associate with the season of summer! It's a vibrant and unique choice for your new name means "bringer of light," making it ideal for a baby born during a month with long, sunny days. It's also become a popular name in recent years. As of 2024, it's the 23rd most popular name for unique name of Greek origin means "sun." It's derived from Helio, god of the sun, and is a charming choice for a little girl who will brighten your world. Although it has ancient origins, it feels plenty stylish. RELATED: Astrology Baby NamesThis name is a cute nod to her birth month, since the July birthstone is a ruby. This spunky vintage name means "red" and is generally associated with passion, wealth, and good fortune. It's ranked #63 on the SSA's list of girl names for 2024, so it's still relatively unique without being too of the birth flowers for the month of July is the water lily, which is associated with rebirth, renewal, enlightenment and innocence. The name Lily means "pure" and is fairly popular, at #24 for the most popular names for girls born in 2024 in the other flower associated with the month of July is the Delphinium flower, which is also called larkspur. Larkspur is associated with dignity, grace, and tranquility. It can be used as a name for boys or fresh, distinctive name is gender-neutral and means "dark red" or "crimson." It brings to mind rubies, which are the birthstone associated with July. Of course, it's also associated with the powerful mythological bird that rises from the ashes. It's perfect for the child who will grow up to be a resilient trailblazer. RELATED: Most Popular Baby Boy Name TrendsThis elegant Spanish name means "gift of the sun." We love all the built-in nicknames for this summery name: Elle, Ellie, Ella, and Dora. It's a name that will be easy for her to grow short-and-sweet name reminds us of a ray of sun on a summer day. It can also mean "king," perfect for a little guy who's going to rule your family. Other spellings of this name include Rae and Rey, which may read as more gender-neutral. This Hindi name means "the sun," perfect for the little baby girl who's guaranteed to be the light of your world. It's a gorgeous name that truly reflects the joy she's sure to bring. It also has the built-in nicknames of Kallie or even Kal. For a truly unique name inspired by long summer days by the ocean, consider the name Reef. It's a quirky alternative to Coral or but still has a summer theme. It's hard to say whether this is a girls' name or boys' name, which means you could use it for any cute is this name? Suvi is a Finnish name that means "summer." It's a distinctive name that pretty much guarantees she'll be the coolest girl in any room. If you want to shorten it, you can call her Sue, Suve, or Vi. RELATED: Top Baby Girl Names TrendingThis Irish name can mean "a summer sailor" or "a summer wanderer." It's a great name for your July baby who's sure to grow up and travel the world (perhaps by sailboat). It's never cracked the top 1000 baby names according to the Social Security Administration, so there's a good chance he'll be the only Sorley in his sweet Japanese name can mean "seven summers." If your family is Japanese, this is a great way to honor your family heritage and your daughter's birth month South Africa, there is a township called Langa, which translates to "sun." As a baby name, it's distinctive and sure to match his bright, cheerful personality as he grows you're raising your baby in a beach town, this is a perfect name for her. It means "little wave." How sweet is that? It's also a unique and ethereal choice that's sure to stand out in the classroom or cool name means "son of the sea," making it an appropriate choice for a summer baby. As of 2024, it's in the top 30 names for boys. Though it's far less popular for girls (#696), it could also be a name for a girl you want to grow up to be as powerful as the sea merry (see what we did there?) name is of Australian Aboriginal origin and means "the sun." It's an adorable name for your little one that's sure to grow with her. For parents in the U.S., it's also a unique choice, as it doesn't crack the top 1000 most popular global name has ties to Greece and Japan. In Japanese, it means "daylight," making it a sweet choice for your July kiddo. In Greek, it means "victory of the people," so it's certainly a name with elegant name is French for "sun," so you know life will be sunny with her around! It's a relatively rare name in the U.S. and has the built-in nicknames Solly and Leila. What's not to love?We've highlighted plenty of names that mean sunny, so why not put Sunny on the list? This name means "sunshine" and is associated with a happy, cheerful temperament. It also has a little bit of vintage charm to masculine Greek name means "sun." If you can't imagine calling out "Sampson" on the playground, consider using the nickname Sonny while he's little and let him grow into this strong name. This name has Italian, Greek and Latin roots and means "sun." It comes from the names Helios, god of sun. It's an ebullient name that ensures he'll always light up a room. You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"People have an aura, and Doc definitely is that person that has it" - Jim Jackson explains what made Julius Erving so magnetic personality
Former Dallas Mavericks guard Jim Jackson grew up in Ohio but was a Philadelphia 76ers fan because of Julius Erving. Jackson said that aside from Dr. J's high-flying style on the court, he also loved "Doc's" afro. He recalled watching the legendary forward play against rookie Magic Johnson in the 1980 NBA Finals on tape delay on TV. When the ex-Ohio State superstar made it to the NBA in 1992, he knew that it was only a matter of time before he would meet his longtime idol in one of the games. That opportunity came during Jackson's third season when he traveled to Phoenix to enjoy the festivities of the 1995 All-Star weekend. Advertisement "I met Doc at the '95 All-Star Game in Phoenix and I still have that picture," said Jackson during his recent appearance on "The Dan Patrick Show." "And that was like an 'Ohh,' you know that moment when you see Dr. J walk in the room, he was gliding in slow motion. It was like, that's Doc." Getting to know and getting close to Dr. J However, while that was their first meeting, Jackson said he didn't get to know Erving until they were both involved with the BIG3. Jim played for the Killer 3s in 2017 and later became a commentator for CBS' coverage of the league's games. Meanwhile, Doc used to coach the Tri-State team, which he led to the 2021 title and won Coach of the Year honors. Jackson also said that he got close to and bonded with Erving when they traveled to China together for the NBA China Games in 2018. Because they are both cigar lovers, the No. 4 overall pick of the 1992 NBA Draft said he would make it a point to set up a place where he and "Doc" could sit, smoke cigars, and have a conversation. Advertisement "Spending time with him is different. It's something about, people have aura, and Doc is definitely that person that has it," added Jackson. Related: "I'm going to tell him there's a place in the triangle for him" - When Kobe Bryant tried to recruit Scottie Pippen to the Lakers "Doc" had the same aura as MJ Jimmy describes coming face to face with Julius the same way Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson recorded his first-ever meeting with the GOAT, Michael Jordan. Like Jackson idolized Dr. J, "The Answer" was one of the millions who adored MJ like a god, and when he finally got to see him face to face, Iverson was mesmerized by Jordan's aura. Advertisement "Anybody that know Allen Iverson know Black Jesus was it for me. I wanted to be like Mike. I remember the first time seeing him; I couldn't believe it, man. I ain't never looked at a person in my life — and I've seen millions of celebrities — I never looked at somebody that didn't look real. Never. Like, the God damn guy was glowing or something, man," Iverson said in his interview with The Players' Tribune. Jordan and Erving are two of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball. They were both known for their acrobatic shots and high-flying dunks. Interestingly, they were the most charismatic superstars ever and the two with the most powerful auras. Related: "I never saw him get after a referee" - Sixers GM explains why Julius Erving is all about 'class'
