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  As we are living in the digital age, planning and enjoying a trip is easy with a finger click. Personally, I rely on travel article apps for information and more personalized recommendations. Why Travel Article Apps are reliable and be your travel companion? 1. Instant information Whether you're looking for the best restaurants, things to do or hidden gems, these apps will provide well researched articles from people who have experienced it before you. You don't need to carry around a thick and heavy  print out before your trip or a guide book. You just need a smartphone as your travel tools. 2. Personalized Recommendations One best feature for travel article apps is to provide personalized recommendations based on your interest and preferences. You can filter out the unnecessary and the app itself is able to recommend activities and places by analyzing past searches and interactions. 3. Real-Time Updates Real time information about the destination such as local regulations,...

  I welcomed New Year 2025 with flu, sore throat and cough. It has been 10 days, no more runny nose, sore throat but the cough comes on and off. It will be bad at night time. I went to the clinic, the doctor said it was due to possible sinus or acid reflux. Acid reflux is possible for me but not the sinus because I don't have sinus at the first place. My health conditions is improving compare to 10 days ago. Over the 10 days, I tried few remedies possible. On the early stage, I took the covid-19 TCM medication Lianhua Qingwen during the day and Panadol Optizorb at night time. I also loaded my body will bottles of oxygenated water. For the last 3 days, I took Pei Pa Koa.  For those who are not familiar with Pei Pa Kao, Pei Pa Kao is TCM (Traditional Chinese Medication) herbal syrup which is any Asian house would have in stock. It's known for the soothing effects on the throat and respiratory system. If you are looking for remedies to soothes sore throats, cough reliefs, you can...

  If you are self-employed or working without a fixed income (gig economy), then the EPF (Employee Provident Fund)  i-Saraan scheme is what you need for better retirement planning. Who is Eligible to register for EPF i-Saraan)? 1. Malaysian citizen 2. Age below 60 years old 3. Existing EPF member 4. Self-employed  individuals  without a fixed income. (eg. freelancers, small business owners, gig workers) Why the no fixed income earner should apply for EPF i-Saraan? 1. Government incentives  For every EPF contribution you make, the government  willa dd 15%  up to a maximum of RM500 a year. 2.Annual Dividends  Same like regular EPF contributions, i-Saraan savings earn annual dividend, helping to accelerate your retirement fund growth over time. 3. Death Benefits  In the event of  unfortunate event, your nominated beneficiaries will receive a death benefit , 4. Tax Relief  Eligible to claim tax relief for contributions made through i-Sa...

  Finally, I renewed my passport, which expired in 2022. Yes! I am planning to resume my travel adventure again this year, provided no WHO Drama and vaccine-selling propaganda going on again. May God on my side help me fulfil my dreams before reach 50 years old this year. Here is my experience renewing my passport. Overall the experience could be better especially government which has billions of budget allocations in implementing good service to the public.  As long as you are 13 years old and above, you must renew your passport online. I saw the officer rejected some walk-in renewal applicants. Oh! They accept walk in application for senior citizen and people who accompany below 12 years old applicants. Tips for online passport renewal 1. There are some common problems when renewing a passport online. First, you couldn't upload the photo. Just make sure you follow the immigration photo specification guidelines. You can always check on Immigration Malaysia's Official Website....

  This will be my first time trying out Syahirah brand skincare. The one in my hand here is Syahirah Korean Secrets White Glow Brightening Essence. I have tried many essences from different brands before this. So, I was a bit skeptical about whether this one is just the same as others or different. Hahaha...to me all essence is the same.  I always have 3 skin problems : * Uneven skin tone * Dark spot pigmentation * Dry skin If I end up using the wrong serum or essence my skin will become super dull and make me look unhealthy and so sad. aisshhh... So, I am quite selective to try out such skincare. Worst if it irritates my skin. People! do a patch test on the other part of your skin before jumping into applying any skincare to your face or you may end up looking like a beast if it doesn't suit your skin. Anyway, today I am going to write a post about my honest review of Syahirah Syahirah Korean Secrets White Glow Brightening Essence for you. When Syahirah Glow Essence reached m...

  Parenting is not just about teaching kids to behave and be good boys and girls. Being ambitious and having good dreams for a better future is important but a good sense of managing money or finances is equally important.  When it's time for them to make financial decisions for example savings, investment, and even dealings with basic daily life transactions, a good basic foundation and knowledge are essential. Believe it or not, there are sayings that only those who can do well in life can do well with money. There are a few ways to teach kids about money and how to take financial decisions : 1. Lead by example - Start getting your kids involved in grocery shopping and explain the comparison of goods prices and show them how to purchase the right one. 2. Earn the allowance - Educate your kids to earn the keeps. They will appreciate every penny they earned through chores or tasks given. 3. Savings Habit - Gift them a piggy bank or jar to teach them saving habits. This is to e...

  I was delighted when the Green Rebel finally reached Malaysia. I heard about them last year and was so craving to try them. Green Rebel is Indonesia's leading alternative - protein startup. Malaysia is the second market expansion outside Indonesia and Singapore. Green Rebel offers whole-cut plant-based meat alternatives for Southeast Asian consumers in search of a healthier flexitarian diet. Things that I have been told that Green Rebel's products are thoughtfully curated by chefs, nutritionists, and food technologists to provide optimal nutrition and taste profile while minimizing carbon footprint. Green Rebel's products are ready-to-cook and will only take less than six minutes from fridge to table, and can last up to 12 months in the freezer. Totally on point for people who lead busy schedules and live fast-paced lifestyles as it is a more convenient option to prepare daily meals at home. Up to now, what do you think Green Rebel food is? As mentioned this is a plant-ba...

  Reality checked! To be honest, Malaysia's public transportation is beyond convenient for some of us. This causes us to get another way of transportation such as Car, Motorcycle or Bicycle. The motorcycle seems not so practical for some of us, especially women because it seems dangerous and our weather climate is unpredictable. As for bicycles, the specific lane is not enough. Either inconvenient at all or poor maintenance and most of the time the cyclist is prone to danger due to ruthless motorcyclists. For the majority of us, we are left with no choice but to get a car, Although, Malaysia's traffic jam is famous for being horrendous.  Some of us end up spending too much on expenses just to own a car. Many end up trying to fulfil their dreams to get a car beyond their affordability. This ends up becoming a burden. Many forget, that buying a car is just about an instalment payment. There are many other expenses to add in such as - maintenance, repairs, insurance and road tax....

I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 in early May 2022 which is right after Hari Raya Aidilfitri. I was devastated by the result. All this while, I was very careful with the sugar intake. I don't really drink a sugary drink. I prefer black with no sugar for my coffee. I chose plain water over a sugary drink. My homecooked food with no sugar added. Why? Why? The Doctor's explanation was easy, your parent may have diabetes. This is inheritance. I was like...Duh!!!! I prefer monetary inheritance rather than bad genes.  The doctor said not time to be too upset over this. I give you 3 weeks to reverse this since you are confident, that you are leading a healthy lifestyle. No medication will be prescribed at this moment. Please come back for the test again in 3 weeks' time.  So...this is like, I was given a second chance? God Bless! I went back home with a sworn to do a very strict diet. At the same time, I read there is an Ayurveda method to drink curry leaves powder with warm w...

  It has been a long time ever since hold my passport. Time to renew the passport. Recently, The Malaysian Immigration Department announced that Malaysian international passport renewals must be done online. In another word, anyone in Malaysian needs to be IT savvy.   Although, they did mention the offline passport renewal only on a case basis. Below are some of the cases listed for walk-in passport renewals : 👉 First timer citizen 60 years and above 👉 Children under the age of 13 years 👉 Citizens going for Hajj 👉 Students who are studying abroad aged 21 years and under 👉 Citizen with fingerprint problem 👉 Citizen who lost or damage the old passport How to renew a passport online? Step 1: Visit Immigration's website. Click on the blue " Setuju " which means Agree. Don't know why the English version of that website not working at the time, I visited. Does anyone else have the same issue? Step 2:  Fill in the information required in the MyOnline Passport form J...

  When I was young, I rather save cash than purchase a property on my own. I don't want to commit to a huge monthly commitment. To be honest, I felt insecure able to keep my job for the long term.  What if I lost my job? I really don't want to put myself in a debts situation. Another factor to take into consideration is the surrounding environment may change in a long term. So, I don't buy property until my later stage. I make sure to have enough cash to settle off my house loan before committing the loan. Well, this is my way. For those young people out there who are planning to buy a house, take the factors below before making your long term commitment decision. The Pros Of Buying A House Better Privacy and Control Over Your Space You can create your dream living space freely. As long as the local authority permits, you can renovate and decorate your living space to your liking without house owner approval because you are the owner.  Long Term Stability You are unlikely...

  Calling all Online 'Beauty Guru'!!! One Malaysian content creator to win two tickets to Paris, contract awards to five be the brand’s live streamers on top of cash prize RM5,000 each   L'Oréal Paris, the world's number one beauty brand, takes its relationship with Shopee to the next level after a series of success stories selling on Shopee Live Platform.   The new collaboration involves organising a L’Oréal Star Search,  competition in which one Malaysian live-streamer will be selected as a winner of two tickets Paris, five contestants to be awarded contracts to be the brand’s live streamers on top of a cash prize of RM5,000 each.   Commenting on this collaboration, Tran Hoa, Marketing Manager of L’Oréal Paris in Malaysia said that the brand had experienced “impressive results participating in 11 hours live streaming program during the Shopee 11.11 Big Sale in which unique viewerships exceeded 103,000 and translated to sales breaching RM31,000.”   This t...