On 22 & 23 September, 2 cancer survivors & a team of 25 volunteers will scale to the peak of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah.
23 year old Nazri Hamzah survived bone cancer and sadly lost his right leg to cancer when he was about 15. Nazri is active in sports, he represents the Malaysian Wheelchair Basketball Federation. He will brave together with Rozieana Jorun, 26 from Kudat, Sabah who survived leukemia (T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia).
This fundraising climb is self-funded by climbers (volunteers). All funds raised will directly benefit poor cancer patients and their families in our country. The campaign aims to raise RM60,000.
Contribute to the cause now.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
WWF: You May Be The Orang-Utan's Last Hope
The orang-utan is the largest arboreal (tree-living) animal in the world. They spend most of their time in trees - feeding, sheltering and travelling through the forest canopy.
Fossil records show that orang-utans have been on this earth for more than 800,000 years and populations once spread from China to as far as Sulawesi. Today, Borneo and Sumatra are the only two islands in the world that are supporting natural orang-utan populations numbering about 55,000.
Maintaining natural forests with viable wild breeding populations and restoring degraded forests is vital for the continued survival of orang-utans in Malaysia.
Facing threats such as logging, forest fires, degradations; orang-utans may suffer further decline due to poor habitat.
Hence, the Sabah's government's initiative to retain the largest orang-utan population in Ulu Segama-Malue Forest Reserves under protection status deserves a worthy acknowledgement and support.
Fossil records show that orang-utans have been on this earth for more than 800,000 years and populations once spread from China to as far as Sulawesi. Today, Borneo and Sumatra are the only two islands in the world that are supporting natural orang-utan populations numbering about 55,000.
Maintaining natural forests with viable wild breeding populations and restoring degraded forests is vital for the continued survival of orang-utans in Malaysia.
Facing threats such as logging, forest fires, degradations; orang-utans may suffer further decline due to poor habitat.
Hence, the Sabah's government's initiative to retain the largest orang-utan population in Ulu Segama-Malue Forest Reserves under protection status deserves a worthy acknowledgement and support.
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
NKF: Eat to gain enough energy
Patients on dialysis are advised to restrict their intake of phosphorus, potassium and salt. However, sometimes, these restrictions may result in them not getting adequate nutrition each day, thereby affecting their daily activities and in the long run. Without enough energy can lead to fatigue, weight loss and higher risks of infection.
Kidney-friendly fats and energy
Fats supply the body with energy too. Besides giving us energy, fats keep the body warm and help in using up certain vitamins. . However, the body needs only a small amount of fat, but consuming too much of it will raise the cholesterol in the blood, leading thus to heart diseases. It is, therefore, important to know the types of dietary fats: healthy fat and unhealthy fat.
There are two types of unhealthy fat: saturated and trans. The saturated fat, also known as bad fat, is found in greatest amounts in food derived from animals, is solid at room temperature, can raise cholesterol levels and increase risk of heart disease. Some examples include fatty cuts of meat, lard, butter, whole milk dairy and processed meat. Saturated fat is also found in some vegetables oils such as coconut oil and palm oil.
Kidney-friendly fats and energy
Fats supply the body with energy too. Besides giving us energy, fats keep the body warm and help in using up certain vitamins. . However, the body needs only a small amount of fat, but consuming too much of it will raise the cholesterol in the blood, leading thus to heart diseases. It is, therefore, important to know the types of dietary fats: healthy fat and unhealthy fat.
There are two types of unhealthy fat: saturated and trans. The saturated fat, also known as bad fat, is found in greatest amounts in food derived from animals, is solid at room temperature, can raise cholesterol levels and increase risk of heart disease. Some examples include fatty cuts of meat, lard, butter, whole milk dairy and processed meat. Saturated fat is also found in some vegetables oils such as coconut oil and palm oil.
Monday, July 15, 2013
圓通寺: 傳授護國千佛男眾三壇大戒戒會
結界成就、三人一壇、如法如律傳戒。戒期中以講戒為主（講解四分比丘戒本、隨機羯磨、梵網經菩薩戒本）
Date: 3/5/2014
Location: 圓通禪寺 (新北市), Taiwan
More details and here.
Date: 3/5/2014
Location: 圓通禪寺 (新北市), Taiwan
More details and here.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
As few as 500 tigers in Malaysia only - today
The tiger numbers in Malaysia have fallen by over 80% since 1950's - down from 3,000 to as few as 500 tigers today - due to poaching, habitat loss and or fragmentation and lost of their preys - such as deer and wild pig.
The world has already lost three sub-species of tigers: the Caspian, the Balinese and the Javan tiger - the South China Tiger is feared to have suffered the same fate since they have not been sighted for the last 30 years - the Malaysian tiger is 1 of 9 subspecies of tigers.
Today, tigers are rarely spotted and can mainly be found in the Belum-Temengor Forest Complext, Taman Negara and The Endau Rompin Complex.
The illegal trade in wildlife is the third largest form of organised crime in the world after the arms and drugs trades.
And tigers are losing homes - it is currently estimated that only 45% of Peninsular Malaysia is still forested.
WWF employs a team of tiger rangers around the world to fight poachers and protect tigers from other dangers.
More updates from WWF-Malaysia.
The world has already lost three sub-species of tigers: the Caspian, the Balinese and the Javan tiger - the South China Tiger is feared to have suffered the same fate since they have not been sighted for the last 30 years - the Malaysian tiger is 1 of 9 subspecies of tigers.
Today, tigers are rarely spotted and can mainly be found in the Belum-Temengor Forest Complext, Taman Negara and The Endau Rompin Complex.
The illegal trade in wildlife is the third largest form of organised crime in the world after the arms and drugs trades.
And tigers are losing homes - it is currently estimated that only 45% of Peninsular Malaysia is still forested.
WWF employs a team of tiger rangers around the world to fight poachers and protect tigers from other dangers.
More updates from WWF-Malaysia.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
A huge difference between want to believe and believe
Unfortunately, there is a huge difference want to believe and believe in something.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Superman movie shouldn't be realistic, it should be the opposite
I am a fan of Superman movie.
Words out there which reviewed that the upcoming movie is going to be something realistic and down to earth ? In fact, I feel that it shouldn't be that way.
Superman movie should extend beyond our imagination; going beyond the galaxy and etc, for a simple reason - being Superman is really too boring without big enemies and threats - there is no point worrying about Earthly issues.
Movie makers must be able to give audience something which is heavenly, something celestial and galactic-nature given that Superman is hailed from another distant planet; an alien.
Therefore, it definitely makes no sense of trying to blend Superman into the real world of USA, lest making similar mistake of The Dark Knight Rises where it was told that Batman exists in a the city of Gotham which is part of USA and he only fights crime in Gotham - come' on guys - why don't US government engage Batman to fight in wars ?
And yes, a real Superman has no place on Earth, lest one has to pretend as Clark Kent.
Words out there which reviewed that the upcoming movie is going to be something realistic and down to earth ? In fact, I feel that it shouldn't be that way.
Superman movie should extend beyond our imagination; going beyond the galaxy and etc, for a simple reason - being Superman is really too boring without big enemies and threats - there is no point worrying about Earthly issues.
Movie makers must be able to give audience something which is heavenly, something celestial and galactic-nature given that Superman is hailed from another distant planet; an alien.
Therefore, it definitely makes no sense of trying to blend Superman into the real world of USA, lest making similar mistake of The Dark Knight Rises where it was told that Batman exists in a the city of Gotham which is part of USA and he only fights crime in Gotham - come' on guys - why don't US government engage Batman to fight in wars ?
And yes, a real Superman has no place on Earth, lest one has to pretend as Clark Kent.
Monday, April 08, 2013
Marine Turtles Are Still in Crisis. WWF Needs Your Help!
The marine turtles have been on Earth for well over 100 million years, surviving even the demise of dinosaurs. Yet today, their numbers continue to plummet in most parts of the world.
Malaysia is fortunate to host four species of marine turtles out of the seven species worldwide.
Most of us are aware that marine turtles population faces escalation of threats that consist of beach erosion and coastal development, egg-collection,fishery-related mortality and pollution.
Sadly, only 1 out of 10,000 hatchlings survives to adulthood.
What most of us do not know is that:
Get more details.
Malaysia is fortunate to host four species of marine turtles out of the seven species worldwide.
Most of us are aware that marine turtles population faces escalation of threats that consist of beach erosion and coastal development, egg-collection,fishery-related mortality and pollution.
Sadly, only 1 out of 10,000 hatchlings survives to adulthood.
What most of us do not know is that:
- Green turtles are largely herbivorous and their constant grazing help to increase the health and growth rate of the sea grass beds which are essential in supporting other marine species. This vast biomass provides food, habitat, and nursery areas for a myriad of fish, shrimps, crabs, seahorse, etc.
- Hawksbill turtles are one of the very few marine species that feed on sponges and play a caretaker role in healthy reef systems which hlep to sustain thriving populations of fish and other marine creatures.
Get more details.
Saturday, April 06, 2013
Send Greetings to Wild Tiger Rangers Now!
WWF is having another round of WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative (TAI) which aims to raise funds to provide rangers with better trainings and equipments - rangers protect wild tigers from dangers such as poaching activities around the globe.
I have sent one e-card to Shatrughan Lal, Forest Guard, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
Why not be part of the initiative to support endangered tigers preservation ?
Send an e-card now.
Get more information.
I have sent one e-card to Shatrughan Lal, Forest Guard, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve.
Why not be part of the initiative to support endangered tigers preservation ?
Send an e-card now.
Get more information.
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Angels Among Us - NKF's Share Newsletter Issue 1 / 2013
Kidney failure is not something to be taken lightly.Kidney patients have to go through difficult period in their lives; dialysis treatment of 3 time per week 4 hours each session; undergoing emotional distress such as depression; facing financial stress.
What can one do to make the world better?
Get more details.
What can one do to make the world better?
- Get more knowledge and understanding about dialysis and end-stage kidney failure.
- Become compassionate and show love for others - especially for kidney patient.
- Be positive and radiate positive energy - especially for kidney patient..
- Be responsible and modest about diet, likewise encourage kidney patient to pay attention to their diets.
- Become an organ donor.
- Support preventive education on kidney diseases & kidney care.
- Get health screening from time to time.
- Support NKF.
Get more details.
Monday, January 21, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Be part of JOM BOTAK and show support for CANCER cause
If you are anywhere near A Cut Above Salon, get a FREE shave (courtesy of A Cut Above). Please register 24 hours before visiting the Salon to avoid any disappointment. If you are not within the reach of any of these Salons, just go ‘botak’ from where you are and upload it on Facebook.
You can support the Jom Botak Cancer Cause by purchasing the JOM BOTAK T-shirts. Show the world that you are together in the fight against cancer!
More details.
You can support the Jom Botak Cancer Cause by purchasing the JOM BOTAK T-shirts. Show the world that you are together in the fight against cancer!
More details.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Bill Gates Found His Heaven
Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, once world richest man is now working part-time for Microsoft; at least that was how he described his commitment to Microsoft as chairman for the time being.
He refuted the talks of him going back to Microsoft to invigorate the business again, reassured that the foundation which he and his wife setup will be his mission at least till the near future.
The foundation is currently head-on a mission to completely eradicate polio. According to Gates, it is possible and the world has accomplished this feat once when smallpox was brought to extinction in the 1970s.
“Polio’s pretty special because once you get an eradication you no longer have to spend money on it; it’s just there as a gift for the rest of time," said Gates
Another interesting mission he has embarked on is to encourage a reality that all human being will live to the fullest potential and having equal opportunities for success. Is this possible with the capitalism economy ? I don't think so. Yet Gates defiant through his ideas that technology and innovation can help to achieve this goal. Check out Gates' lecture on BBC’s Dimbleby Lecture.
“It doesn’t relate to any particular religion; it’s about human dignity and equality,” he says. “The golden rule that all lives have equal value and we should treat people as we would like to be treated.”
Gates admitted that money isn't important anymore. He just needed to have the necessity to carry on his daily life for his works and his family.For the rest of his 95% of wealth will be spent through foundation and will be used up by the time he and his wife moved on to the next life.
Check out more.
He refuted the talks of him going back to Microsoft to invigorate the business again, reassured that the foundation which he and his wife setup will be his mission at least till the near future.
The foundation is currently head-on a mission to completely eradicate polio. According to Gates, it is possible and the world has accomplished this feat once when smallpox was brought to extinction in the 1970s.
“Polio’s pretty special because once you get an eradication you no longer have to spend money on it; it’s just there as a gift for the rest of time," said Gates
Another interesting mission he has embarked on is to encourage a reality that all human being will live to the fullest potential and having equal opportunities for success. Is this possible with the capitalism economy ? I don't think so. Yet Gates defiant through his ideas that technology and innovation can help to achieve this goal. Check out Gates' lecture on BBC’s Dimbleby Lecture.
“It doesn’t relate to any particular religion; it’s about human dignity and equality,” he says. “The golden rule that all lives have equal value and we should treat people as we would like to be treated.”
Gates admitted that money isn't important anymore. He just needed to have the necessity to carry on his daily life for his works and his family.For the rest of his 95% of wealth will be spent through foundation and will be used up by the time he and his wife moved on to the next life.
Check out more.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
WWF-Malaysia Annual Review 2012
Total expenditure was RM 35,962,000; 77% of that went to conservation expenditure. Out of these 77%, majority went to species conversation expenditure.
For example,WWF's tiger conservation efforts are making headway in Perak's Belum-Temengor Forest Complex; a vital tiger landscape. The Malaysian governement has committed to construct a viaduck for wildlife crossing at the Belum-Temengor corridor area along the Gerk-Jeli Highway. This vital wildlife crossing, which donors helped make possible, will enable tigers and other wild animals to traverse the highway to find flood and mates, instead of being trapped in forest patches.
More details on Belum-Temengor and tiger poarhing.
The net surplus for year 2012 was RM 993,000.
Download full reports.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
NKF Tree of Hope
In conjunction with the year-end festive seasons, online shopping portal, Blufroge, has pledged to donate RM30,000 to the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia.
Between now and 25 December 2012, Blufroge would donate RM5 to the NKF for every visitor who supports the Tree of Hope initiative at the Blufroge facebook page.
Between now and 25 December 2012, Blufroge would donate RM5 to the NKF for every visitor who supports the Tree of Hope initiative at the Blufroge facebook page.
Sunday, December 02, 2012
华商领袖郭鹤年对话
马来西亚第一家。
糖的市场很大，最存在，最容易，是必要的。
因天机挨过破产的危机。
靠一口的好英文跟西洋人谈生意。
年轻时，打好生意基础，不犯野生活，珍惜时间。
以不忘本的态度,以特别优惠卖糖给中国。
不做奸商。
不可以对客户不忠。
因该多做几家生意 - 都是有相关的。
年轻时 脾气坏。
存一亿多美元现金，用来投资中国建国。
不宣传，不用谢，不报答。
做人要孝顺，做有道德的生意。
要做好人，谦虚。
希望自己的儿女能为公司做一点好事情，做好领导。
希望儿女有一个好的生活，把善长多发展，减少弱点。
糖的市场很大，最存在，最容易，是必要的。
因天机挨过破产的危机。
靠一口的好英文跟西洋人谈生意。
年轻时，打好生意基础，不犯野生活，珍惜时间。
以不忘本的态度,以特别优惠卖糖给中国。
不做奸商。
不可以对客户不忠。
因该多做几家生意 - 都是有相关的。
年轻时 脾气坏。
存一亿多美元现金，用来投资中国建国。
不宣传，不用谢，不报答。
做人要孝顺，做有道德的生意。
要做好人，谦虚。
希望自己的儿女能为公司做一点好事情，做好领导。
希望儿女有一个好的生活，把善长多发展，减少弱点。
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Groupon Malaysia, Miss Universe Malaysia and Grim Film Team Up to Support Deserving Malaysians
The ‘Be the Difference’ microsite will be featuring 17 different causes on Groupon from 29th October to 11 Nov 2012, giving Malaysians over 300 hours in which they could join Groupon, Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation and GRIM FILM in Being The Difference. For further details and to contribute to ‘Be the Difference’ campaign visit http://mumo.groupon.my
Monday, October 08, 2012
Hong Kong International Airport - best airport in the world
I went to SF, USA for Oracle Open World 2012 via Cathay Pacifics Airways.
Lay-over at Hong Kong International Airport.
The trip was KLIA to HKIA = 3.5 hours, HKIA to SF=13.5 hours.
I experience on HKIA was a pleasant one. I feel that all staff which includes air steward and stewardess are extremely people-oriented and energetic.
The airports displayed elevated amount of Qi.
Skytrax ranks HKIA as no.3 in the world.
Lay-over at Hong Kong International Airport.
The trip was KLIA to HKIA = 3.5 hours, HKIA to SF=13.5 hours.
I experience on HKIA was a pleasant one. I feel that all staff which includes air steward and stewardess are extremely people-oriented and energetic.
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| Exhibits at HKIA | At the transfer terminal |
The airports displayed elevated amount of Qi.
Skytrax ranks HKIA as no.3 in the world.
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