A lot of buzz has been generated about the next elections coming up sooner than expected. If you want change, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Your vote is your voice. A silent majority is powerless. But when that silent majority use their votes to speak out, their combined voices can be deafening. […]
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Unity in diversity. It’s not easy to apply this slogan when it comes to religion in Malaysia. For non-Muslims here there are simply too many restrictions placed on them even when they truly want to understand the religious practices of their Muslim fellow citizens. For example, in some states, non-Muslims are not welcomed in mosques.
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This being the month of our country’s independence, there will be festivities galore lined up to celebrate our 53rd National Day on 31 August. From tomorrow till 16 September Astro will be screening over 150 programs all touting the beauty of the country and the rich cultural diversity of its people. An annual PR showcase designed to make every
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This video from AlJazeera News Channel was posted on YouTube on August 7, a day before the Ramleans’ visit to the orang asli village in Kg Pertak (see previous blog post). Apparently, this is not an isolated case. We were told as much on our visit.
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Photo: Max Koh A dip in the cool waters of a mountain stream, fresh fruits within plucking range, sensurround sounds of nature, peace and quiet, fresh air and clear blue skies. 13 Ramleans* and friends had a taste of all this and more last Sunday. All it took to get to this haven was a mere
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Kudos to KMDC, organisers of Malaysia’s first-ever conference on Retirement Transformation. Held on 3 August at the Sime Darby Convention Centre, the event couldn’t have come at a better time. With the slowing down of the birthrate and longer life expectancy, 9.9% of the population in Malaysia will be aged 60 and above by 2020. According to
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When it comes to gadgets, I go for functionality and practicality. None of those fancy top-of-the-line gizmos for me. There are applications on my pc and my cell phone that I know I will never use, and others that I can’t figure how to use! I’m just one notch better than my 85-year old mother.
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Get ready for this: Mediacorp (Singapore) will be screening its first ever TV series with the focus on the 50+. Comprising 13 episodes, “Silver Lining” will premiere this August 10 at 8.30pm. A dramedy, the series give viewers a peek at life in the golden years as experienced by two grandfathers and their neighbours. Click here
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Some really exciting news to report. The over-50s in Malaysia will now have an organization to look into their interests and needs. It’s been a long wait but better late than never. The Foundation for Sustainable Retirement (FSR) was launched at the conclusion of the Retirement Transformation Conference held yesterday at the Sime Darby Convention
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Friends on an outing at Lake Gardens, KL What better way to celebrate Friendship Day today than with a toast to good friends everywhere! Did you know that having good friends adds years to our lives? “50% boost in survival chances,” claims the Brigham Young University team in a BBC report dated 28 July 2010.
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