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Feb 22, 2016 Source from New Straits Times JOHOR BAHRU: The women, family and Community Development Ministry has set up a  special task force to look into the needs of senior citizens by 2030. Its deputy minister, Datin Paduka Chew Mui Fun, said a study by the ministry showed  that the life expectancy rate in the country had increased from 71.4 years in 2005 to 72.5 years   in 2015 for males and 76.2 years (2005) to 77.4 years (2015) for females. This means that Malaysia will achieve Old Age Country status, where 15 per cent of the population  would be 60 and above, by 2030. She said the setting up of the taskforce, which had its first meeting last Friday, was crucial in preparing  the needs and requirements of the elderly, especially when life expectancy rates were high. “We will be in talks with the Performance Management Delivery Unit (Pemandu) as well  as other agencies, such as Health Ministry and Employees Provi...

I had recently visited husband’s house during Chinese New Year break. Although I have been expecting the house will be messy, but I still shocked with the condition. Things in the kitchen seem to be never touched by the house residents, thus dust, and other oily stuff stuck there and hardly removed. After cleaning them up, just realised the kitchen does not even have a proper knife. I had to use butter knife to chop off my onion. The whole household went back to their hometown during the festival week, but none of them switch off the fridge. It is quite dangerous should there’s short circuit but also good thing because it has prevented perishable and some even had expired to stay “fresh” for longer period.  Pity those who live in Kelantan where the water quality is at the lowest. The residents then have been drinking bottled water thus this house seems to appear like a Recycle Center for plastic bottles. The “mini gymnasium” for the guys whenever...

Last month I listened enough not-so-proper relationships going on among circles of friends.  One of them is a mother of two young children who separated with the husband. As a mother whose husband is away, I truly understand the hardship to raise a child on my own. The woman's male colleague, of a different religion, is willing to look after the mom and sons. Perhaps the assistance that drives the woman to stay with that man, and impregnated. But again due to religion differences and she is still considered as a woman who is still married to husband, not much can be done. Therefore, she carries the baby without a legit father. While we heard endless cheating husbands/boyfriends stories, but it could happen to women. A lady was boyfriends-hopping whenever she travels. The man, who claims himself to be victimised by those kinds of female-version Casanova, was sought after the lady's marriage out of pregnancy didn't work out.  "Some said it was the husba...

My toddler at 2.5-year-old. When she turns 2 last year, I was thinking to myself whether I could handle the #terribletwo episodes for twelve months alone. Six months have passed, I am glad I could pull through because it doesn’t seem to occur on daily basis. I would describe it as once in a blue moon. She is quite a happy child, eating and sleeping well, her social anxiety has subsided, talkative and basically growing up like other healthy and normal children. Among the behaviours that make her slightly different from others and gain attention from adults are her dress code and some thoughts. My dear’s hair grows much slower that she feels the need to use a towel or shawl to make the hair “long” so she could look more like Queen Elsa (Frozen) or Princess Sofia. She’ll use that cloth day and night except sleeping time. Therefore, I have extra weaning task at hand. The other thing is this girl likes to run speedily. There was one time she just let go of my ...

KupiKupifm a new local radio station, similar concept to existing KKfm will be officially airing on Jan 19, 2016 at frequency 96.3 MHz. Their tagline #kitakitajugabaini  features famous people as their announcers for the five segments during weekdays. They are Janrywine who sings the hit single "Macam di KK", Akademi Fantasia finalists Velvet and Nera, Gerg and Niz for the breakfast show. The frequency of the radio transmitted as far as to Kuala Penyu and Kota Belud. Its manager Lester Calvin says 80 per cent of the songs will be from the collection of Sabah ethnics songs thus it opens up more opportunity for local artistes to have their masterpieces to be broadcasted to listeners "There is no specific criteria for public to submit their music pieces...just send in and we will analyse it. We even accept instrumental music. "This community based radio station is really a platform for the locals to showcase their talents for the people". Twenty pe...

Sign up for Tambunan Kaamatan Charity Run 2016 and you will be cheered by beauty pageants of 2015 Unduk Ngadau and and 2015 Tambunan Bamboo and Ginger Festival at the finishing line.  If you are not into the picture of beautiful ladies giving out the medals, the beats of the gongs will definitely set the mood and motivate runners.  For the second year, to be held  on April 17 , the distance for the charity run has been extended to 13 kilometres from 11 kilometres last year.  There will also be a 3km or 5.5km for VIPs to join in.  As early as  6.30pm , participants will be flagged off from Pisompuruan Square in Tambunan town and across several villages.  Joining fees will be RM75 for 300 early bird slots, RM90 for 800 normal slots and RM100 for 100 angry bird slots.  Registration can be made online at Eventbrite or manual registration at Performance Sports in Likas and Tambunan district office. Deadline will be on March 7. The prizes and lucky...

As the clock ticking past midnight  entering new year 2016, I kept on pondering on resolutions to be made for this year.  I like to set something which seem to go beyond my known capabilities but still achievable and practical.  For the next 1.5 year, I will still be taking care of my 29-month toddler by myself as husband is furthering Masters in peninsular Malaysia. Therefore, this challenge has been put into consideration on setting the resolutions. I am hoping to do something which will not jeopardise quality parent-child time.  As usual, I have set to run 500-kilometres running with deadline   two years from now . Should be no problem to complete it.  Secondly, to apply online Masters programme at my Alma Mater. Have tried to stay up late and wake up at  7am  to get ready for wor. Wow, that's tiring and I guess coffee will become my best friend for at least three years and ouch, the caffeine definitely will dry up my sk...