Lights Off and Candles Light Up Ceremony, Earth Hour 2016 in Sungei Wang Plaza

Earth does not belong to us; we belong to the Earth. Indeed, to protect the environment is us helping ourselves getting a greener planet to live in.
Global warming is a serious climate change phenomenon that threatens our planet today. To raise awareness on Earth Hour, the global event was held annually to encourage individuals, communities,
households and businesses to turn off non-essential lights for one hour to show their commitment to the planet.

Every year, Sungei Wang Plaza join in this initiative together with millions around the world sends a powerful message to everyone with their lights off hour.

Standing tall right at Sungei Wang Plaza’s Main Entrance, a KL Tower replica made of used cansis being
showcased. It is a great initiative to remind shoppers to practice recycling habits. To further enhance save the planet messages to the public, a lineup of fun-filled activities and mesmerizing performances including special appearance by IamNEETA has been planned as well.

In conjunction to the Earth Hour event, many outlets in Sungei Wang Plaza had turned off their non-
essential lights to support Earth Hour 2016.

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Follow by a series of street
performances lined up to entertain the media and guests throughout the evening.  Other special activities planned for guests are tarot card reading, face sketching
and having their personalised own hand wax moulding done.

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At 8.30pm, the non-essential lights in the mall were turned off. Then Mr Joseph Teo – Head of Marketing Communications of Sungei Wang Plaza and IamNEETA together with media were being invited to light up the candles with a ‘60+’ symbol right at the Main Entrance of Sungei Wang Plaza signifying 60 minutes of lights off.

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Preserving the planet will be a continuous movement by Sungei Wang Plaza. To that, Sungei Wang
Plaza will kick start their GO GREEN campaign in which shared some go-green ideas to the public, tenants and owners.

To garner more awareness for Earth Hour 2016, there will be Handmade and Eco Market set up from
18 March to 20 March 2016. Shoppers can expect to purchase eco products from an array of booths
that are showcased at Concourse Level.

Last but not least, Sungei Wang Plaza is decked out itself as a best place for all kinds of everything. They boast a vibrant mix of retailers & fashion designers, latest mobile phone & IT gadgets, home products, beauty & accessories and also a wide spectrum of mouth-watering foods & beverages.

Shoppers can look forward to shop and also to have a delightful dining session with family & friends, or simply to spend
special moment with your loved ones.

Events are subject to change without prior notice. For latest information about the events and promotions at Sungei Wang Plaza, kindly visit: https://www.sungeiwang.com or Sungei Wang Plaza
Facebook at www.facebook.com/sungeiwangplaza For All Kinds of Everything.

Save Money Everyday with Vouchercodes

Not sure how everyone else in Malaysia is coping with the terribly hot weather, but I am not exactly doing well. I’ve been feeling terribly under the weather for the past one month. High fever, nasty bouts of migraine, you name it. I have no mood for almost everything, especially cooking for the family.

Call me lazy, but there is no way I want to subject myself to slaving around in the kitchen drenched in my own sweat while cooking. It’s already hot as it is and spending time to cook more than I spend time to eat is definitely not appealing at all. I now avoided the kitchen like a plague. Thank God my husband and son are not the fussy and picky kind and they don’t mind eating out or ordering food delivery, or I would be getting an earful from them for being so lazy.

There’s a lot of advantage to eating out. It’s fuss free and you can totally enjoy the food without having to clean up afterwards. To me, the only disadvantage to eating out or ordering food delivery is that it can cost quite a bomb, but lucky me, Malaysia discounted restaurant deals can be found in quite a lot of websites and there is plenty of food delivery deals that will allow you to get your food at your place with just a few clicks.

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One of the most reliable website that I frequent for good deals while shopping online is Vouchercodes.com.my. This website offers voucher codes for you to use and allow you to save money daily by just using the codes obtained at the website during checkouts.

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There’s plenty of categories that is offering you vouchers to use ranging from household appliances to travel and of course, dining.

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The best part of it all is that not only the merchants are the well known ones like Groupon, Foodpanda, Ensogo and whatnot, but by using the vouchers from this website you can sometimes save up to 90% off your total bills. Great, isn’t it? So fo check it out and start saving your Ringgits.

AnCasa Junior Chef 2016 Empowers Children Through Cooking

What empowers children? There are a lot of things that empower children and helps them with their self confidence and creativity. One of the simplest activity that could help cultivate such things is cooking.

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Realizing the importance of empowering children, AnCasa Residence, Port Dickson hosted the annual AnCasa Junior Chef Program where children are allowed to play with food and go wild with their creation. The children were given 3 recipes to prepare; Waldorf Salad, Chicken Chop and Cupcakes to prepare.

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The chef assisting children in preparing Waldoft Salad.

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‘Little chefs’ preparing Chicken Chop on their own.

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Cupcake decorating surely allow the kids to be all imaginative and creative.

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Food was served.

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AnCasa Junior Chef Program was definitely a fun and delicious event for both children and adults alike and I sure hope that there will be more children friendly events like this in the future. What more can you ask for? Great location, great food prepared by the kids and tonnes of fun.

For those who are interested in following future events by AnCasa, please hop over to www.ancasahotels.com for latest updates.

Travel Made Easy With Travel Recommends

Travel Recommends, a pocket Wi-Fi router rental service that provides Internet access for on-the-go travellers overseas is now available in Malaysia.

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The compact pocket Wi-Fi router enables unlimited multiple mobile devices to be connected to one portable pocket Wi–Fi router. This enables travellers the ability to stay connected online as they navigate their way around a foreign land via navigation apps; as well as stay in touch with loved ones and contacts via messaging and calling apps such as WhatsApp and Line etc.

Travel Recommends is extremely cost effective with competitive price points covering a wide range of countries in Asia, Australia and Europe respectively.
In seven easy steps you are on your way to staying connected throughout your holiday.

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Country List Price Point/Day Rental

How to Rent:

1. Reserve online at www.travelrecommends.com at least 5 working days before departure date.

2. Fill in the required fields and select the option of either self-collection/return at KLIA or courier delivery within Malaysia.

3.Receive email with payment instructions.

4.Make payment, including a RM200 deposit via bank transfer. Once payment is done, receive order confirmation.

5.Collect Wi-Fi router from KLIA booth before departure or by courier one working day before departure.

6.Enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi during your trip
Return Wi-Fi router to our KLIA booth after arrival or by courier one day after you return (RM200 deposit will be refunded upon returning of the device)

Note:You may choose self-collection at Travel Recommends booth located in KLIA or have us courier the Wi-Fi Router to your doorstep!

Quick Guides

1. Turn off mobile data on your smart devices to avoid costly roaming charges.

2. Turn off automatic notification updates to prevent excessive data consumption.

3. Switch on the Travel Wi-Fi Router.
Enable the Wi-Fi function on your *smart devices.

4. Search for the Travel Wi-Fi Router SSID and select the network name on your smart devices.

5. Enter the password indicated on the Travel Wi-Fi Router into your smart devices. *Smart devices: mobile phones, tablets, laptops etc

6.Get connected to the internet.

Location:
Travel Recommends Counter @KLIA
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Departure Level), 64000 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Travel Recommends booth located at KLIA Departure entrances of Gate 1, Gate 2 And Gate 3

Operating Hours: 24hours

Travel Recommends Office
Unit A2-19-2 Soho Suites @ KLCC, Jalan Perak, 50450, Kuala Lumpur

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4 Least Visited Destinations You Need to See in Malaysia

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Malaysia is one of the few countries in Southeast Asia blessed with boundless beauty and unspoiled nature. There are many hidden gems in the country that tourists have yet to discover. This travel guide contains a list of the 4 least visited destinations you need to see in Malaysia for some of the most breath-taking scenery and sights.

Tasik Chini

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The 12,565 acres Tasik Chini (Chini Lake) is situated near the Pahang River in central Pahang. Granted UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, the second largest freshwater lake in Malaysia is made up of a series of 12 lakes and is home to over 138 species of flora and 444 species of animals. The best time to visit Tasik Chini is between the months of August and September, when it is covered with thousands of beautiful pink and white lotus flowers, making it a sight not to be missed.

Taman Pulau Penyu

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Taman Pulau Penyu (Turtle Island Park) is located 40 kilometres from the Sandakan town of Sabah. It is made up of three islands known as Selingan, Bakkungan Kecil, and Gulisan – each individually surrounded by unique and dense coral reefs. It provides sanctuary to the Green Turtles as well as the Hawksbill Turtle, offering them shelter, food, and a place to lay their eggs. Nesting season peaks in October, and tourists who are interested to watch can choose to spend the night at the chalets on Selingan Island.

Semporna

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Semporna is situated in Tawau, Sabah, and is a part of Borneo. It was initially known as “Tong Talun” in the Bajau language, which translates to be “at the end of the forest”. Tourists can look forward to the Regatta Lepa– a traditional boat race which takes place annually in the month of April. It is a popular destination amongst divers for its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters which are recognised to have the richest marine biodiversity in the world, with a number of new species being discovered recently.Semporna is a gateway to a diving and snorkelling paradise, which includesSipadan, Sibuan, Kapalai, Pom Pom and Mabul.

Pulau Rawa

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Pulau Rawa (Rawa Island) is a hidden gem that was almost unheard of until recent years. Located only 16 kilometres from the coast of Mersing, Johor, the island is famous for its white sandy beaches, exotic coral reefs, calm azure sea, neon-coloured fishes, and tall palm trees. The quiet and secluded island makes the perfect weekend getaway, where tourists can indulge in simple activities such as snorkelling, swimming, sailing, canoeing, fishing, windsurfing, and a game of beach volleyball.

There are many places to explore which need to be included in your Malaysia travel plans. Take some time off to visit them and have your effort rewarded with the most breath-taking and memorable experiences!

The article is prepared by CompareHero.my for Cleffairy.com. CompareHero.my is Malaysia’s leading financial comparison portal. Its blog contains various personal financial saving tips to help you save money and time.

One Stop Information Portal For BR1M

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BR1M 2016 or rather Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia 2016 is a Malaysian government’s initiative to ease the citizens’ plight in dealing with the skyrocketing cost of living. Launched during Tun Abdullah Badawi’s tenure as Prime Minister of Malaysia as a one shot solution to give back to the people,  the effort is continued by the current Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The BRIM 2016 aid is upgraded to a few different payment schemes compared to previous payout to household and single individuals. As the government is aware of difficulties that Rakyat is facing, the minimum eligibility of BR1M aid has been raised to RM 4,000 monthly income per household. To date, a total of 7.1 million applicants received the BR1M aid for 2016.

First time BR1M applicant? Application for BR1M 2016 can be made both online and offline. Not sure how to go about it? Well, fret not, just hop over to https://www.br1m.info/.

This website is frequently updated and is packed with information. Easy to navigate and mobile responsive, the website has everything that you need to know about BR1M.

In the website you will be able to find:

* Latest news about BR1M
*Tips on managing your finance
*Official announcement from relevant ministry regarding to the BR1M scheme.
*Guide and tips on making a new BR1M application online and offline.
*Guide and tips on updating your application info
*BR1M payment scheme and schedule
*Guide on checking your BR1M status
*Guide to making appeals for those who failed to get their BR1M 2016 application approved.

Basically the website is a one stop portal for everything that you want and need to know about BR1M, so if you have any questions regarding to BR1M, be it making a new BR1M application or making an appeal, this is the place you would want to go. So what are you waiting for? Hop over and knock yourselves out, and I bid you good luck in your endeavours.

Susuk Emas, Anyone?

In ancient Malay culture, susuk, are actually charm needles made of gold or other precious metals, which are inserted into the soft tissues of the body to act as protective talismans. Susuk has various supposed purposes, ranging from the purely aesthetic to the treatment of joint pains and other minor ailments. This practice are also used as protection against injury and accidents. Because the Susuk practice pre-dates the Islamicization of the region, it is prohibited by modern Islamic scholars.

Mystically, susuk is well known to function cosmetically. Susuk Emas and Susuk Berlian for an example, is known to enhance a woman’s beauty. Malay women in the olden days are known to wear susuk so that they could appear more beautiful and of course, attractively enchanting.

The process of wearing susuk involves black magic and there is a big price to pay for it. Once agreed a ‘bomoh’ will perform a ritual to insert it into the wearer’s body.

Some of the things that the wearer needs to commonly abide to is not looking into the mirror for the first seven days, or they will turn ugly. And as this is practically black magic where spells will also be casted on the wearer, the wearer is also said to be cursed to have a difficult death when their time comes. Susuk would need to be removed to ease with their passing or their soul would linger in between world and cannot pass to the afterlife peacefully.

Women of all ages are always obsessed with beauty. While not many still practices this ancient cosmetic procedures, there are still some who are still looking for susuk in order to bring them good luck in life and beauty.

Well, I don’t know any bomoh who can help you install susuk in order to enhance your beauty and make you appear more attractive, but I do know that Sabun Susuk Emas is the next best thing that you can have in order to appear attractive and youthful. The best part? It got nothing to do with black magic whatsoever.

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This is box of Sabun Susuk Emas.

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Upon unboxing, you will see this.

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This ‘susuk emas’ comes in the form of handmade soap in golden colour.

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And like the name suggested, this susuk emas is to be used on the face as a facial a cleanser. All you need to do is just wet your face and apply some of the soap on your face. Massage for a little while before rinsing it off with water. The Sabun Susuk Emas smells almost like perfume, in my opinion, and if you’re to use it on your body during shower, there will be no doubt that you’ll smell as if you just had a flower bath. While it is safe to be used on the entire body, I wouldn’t exactly recommend it, of course, as this soap is made from premium natural ingredients and it would be quite a waste if you use this small bar of soap on your body instead of your face. The soap is soft on the skin and functions pretty well to get rid of pimples and impurities on the face, and upon usage, users would be pleased to discover that the Sabun Susuk Emas is as good as the real Susuk Emas, minus the awful curses and consequences on your deathbed.

Wanna get some susuk to use? Please refer to the information below:

Website :www.sabunsusukemas.com
Facebook : Sabun Susuk Emas
Contact : 012-399 5719

Sabun Susuk Emas Price:
1 SSE RM29.90 +RM 7.00 postage fee
2 SSE RM57.00+ RM7.00 Postage fee

Malaysia National Sales Grand Launch 2016

Malaysia’s 2016 shopping extravaganza kicked off with the launch of the country’s thrice yearly nationwide sales; the 1Malaysia Super Sale (1st-31st March), replacing the 1Malaysia Grand Prix Sale, 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival (15th June-31st August) and 1Malaysia Year End Sale(1st Nov-31st Dec).

Adopting a new tagline ‘Super Bargains, Fantastic Experiences’, the three seasonal sales entice Malaysians and tourists to shop, dine and unwind during the best shopping season of the year.

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The Malaysia National Sales Grand Launch 2016 was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Tourism and Culture, Datuk Mass Ermieyati Samsudin at Nu Central Kuala Lumpur.

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A new shopping icon, Miss SHOPia was also introduced. Miss SHOPia will be featured in both local and overseas shopping campaigns and specially created shopping and food blog, viral videos and television commercial.

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Fashion show during the launch, featuring products from various well known Malaysian designers.

These sales seasons are the peak time for shoppers to enjoy special deals, huge discounts, instore surprises and redemptions and many more, so what are you waiting for? Grab your shopping bag and hit the Malaysian malls. Super bargains and fantastic experiences awaits you.

Travel & Shop In Style To Win Big With ERAMAN

Fans and patrons of ERAMAN, the premier duty free and travel retail brand of Malaysia Airports (Niaga) Sdn Bhd, will be pleased to know that they have an exciting chance to drive home not one, but three new cars as part of the year-long ERAMAN Shopping Extravaganza.

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Offering prizes totalling RM500,000, the ERAMAN Shopping Extravaganza kicked off with a bang yesterday at KLIA in an event officiated by YBhg. Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.

Comprising three campaigns – Shop & Style, Shop & Win and Shop & Drive – all shoppers have to do is spend a minimum of RM250 in a single receipt or cumulative receipts and answer a simple question to stand a chance to take home weekly prizes and a grand prize of a car in each campaign.

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In the first campaign ‘Shop & Style’ which runs from March to April 2016, the weekly prizes include eight Go Pro Hero 4 with accessories, as well as eight iPhone 6+. The lucky winner of the grand prize will drive home in a Honda City.

In the second campaign known as ‘Shop & Win’, which runs from August to September 2016, weekly prizes comprise designer handbags and jewellery, as well as a grand prize of a brand new Mazda CX5.

‘Shop & Drive’, the third and final campaign, to be held from January to February 2017, will see vouchers of up to RM4,000 given away weekly. At the end of the campaign, one lucky winner will be handed the key to a brand new Mazda 6.

Both the Mazda CX5 and Mazda 6 are equipped with the SKYACTIV family of engines which can deliver much greater fuel efficiency than conventional engines.

Those who shop at Pernod Ricard will get an additional entry form and added advantage of winning prizes that include a priceless customised holiday package to Scotland, holiday package to Australia, and a premium liquor cabinet. In addition, a 20% discount will be given for the purchase of one bottle of selected liquor, namely Absolut, Chivas Regal, Martell, Glenlivet and Royal Salute.

Meanwhile, FNA Marketing (M) Malaysia Sdn Bhd, is offering special offers for its branded chocolates such as AnthonBerg, Cadbury, Goldkenn, Storck and Toblerone whereby purchase of between two to four items entitles the purchaser to a Gift With Purchase or another item free.

The ERAMAN Shopping Extravaganza is held at all ERAMAN participating outlets, except Airport Shoppe at KLIA.

QAD Streetwear Hits The Street for Greater Good

How many people in the fashion industry would hit literally hit the street for a better good? Not many, I guess. Most fundraising for the underprivileged usually adopts hotels or classy venues where the donors would be from VVIPs with plenty of flashy publicity around, but for Qif Alvarez, the designer who is the maestro of the QAD Streetwear label, charity begins at home and on the street, literally.

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Just last week, Qif Alvarez hosted a gathering of models, make up artists and photographers for a charity photoshoot literally on the street where profits from his t-shirts sales were channeled to Rumah Anak Yatim Baitul Sakinah As Sharif, Selangor.

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Picture taken underneath Jelatek LRT Station, model and photographer in action spotted.

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Models who were involved in the charity photoshoot.

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And here’s Qif Alvarez, the talented designer who came up with the street wear design, donning his own creation. Simple daily street clothing made to look outstanding by skillfully shredding the fabrics in creative patterns, the collections is bold and out of ordinary.

If you are looking forward to find out more about upcoming charity photoshoot or even make some purchase, just refer to the information below:

Qif Alvarez on instagram: @Qif.Alvarez_design
Email: [email protected]
FB page QAD
Whatapps: 01123588940