The report about the mama elephant in Kerala which was pregnant when she died made me cry. I don’t think I need to share the link here. Many have already shared the news on Facebook. The story must have shocked all animal lovers. Perhaps even non animal lovers.
I thought I would forget about the incident today but the sadness is still too much to bear.
The perpetrators … I don’t want to think of the horrible fate that awaits them, perhaps for many many lifetimes.
I hope the elephant and her unborn calf are now in heaven. They deserve to be in a better place where there are either no humans around, or only human beings who sacredly believe that all lives matter.
How humans can carry out such atrocious deeds is beyond me. But there are also good people. Please let there be more good people than evil and insane ones.
A prayer for the elephant and her calf. I am so so sorry. Please forgive us humans.
Meanwhile, a little prayer for Malaysia’s economy and the people. And also for the US. May peace prevail.
Fathers deserve the love, respect and some adulation for the role they play.
It’s true that a mother’s love knows no boundaries, but the same can be said of a father’s love. His responsibility and duty towards his family is the reason why he works so hard to earn a living so that he can provide for his family.
You shouldn’t forget Father’s Day on June 21.
If you have the budget and can afford the splurge, why not
A friend introduced me to En. Muhammad Jamaluddin’s YouTube channel and I kind of like this video.
If you’re someone like me who is always looking for the remote control around the house, or there are too many remote control sets lying around and you’re not sure whether the one you’re holding is for the fan or the TV, then a gadget like the Home Mini may be the best tool for you.
You don’t even need to reach for the remote control. You can control the TV, fan, lights, music by just using your voice. Of course you need to set it up first before you can boss your home appliances around.
Is this gadget worth the splurge? Well, it’s not that expensive but in times of uncertainty, we do need to think twice before spending our hard earned cash on anything.
Will it make our life easier and more fun or is it just a fad that I’ll soon get bored with in a month or two?
Hmm, may even consider this gift for daddy as Father’s Day is coming up on June 21st. Senior citizens may find this a useful tool, especially if mobility is a problem.
The moisturiser in a sachet which I used after I had coloured my hair made my hair so soft. I love it! The gloves provided was also of good quality. As for the shade, it’s lighter than Rose Brown, and I’m okay with it.
Can’t wait to hear what my friends say.
I may try a different hue next month, or I may just buy another Rose Tea Brown, depending on my mood and stock availability.
Original Post on May 20, 2020
I went to three shops before I finally bought my favourite hair colour dye. I was looking for Rose Brown (left picture) and was disappointed when I couldn’t find that particular colour.
Only when I was at the third shop did one friendly sales assistant told me that they had changed the packaging. I’m still a little skeptical as it says “Rose Tea Brown” and not “Rose Brown”, but she assured me it was the colour I was looking for.
I have not tried it yet but I hope she’s right!
You can check out the item at Watsons or Lazada (my affiliate links) if you want to try this colour. This Made in Japan hair colour is really easy to use. I tried Garnier the last time but I’m sticking with Liese. Definitely the best I’ve tried so far.
Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, was expelled from the World Health Organisation in 1971 and from 2009 to 2016, Taiwan could still attend the World Health Assembly (WHA) as an observer. However, that came to an end in 2017.
Come Monday (May 18, 2020) representatives of 194 countries will have a virtual WHA and one of the highlights of the meeting is to vote whether Taiwan will be back on board as an observer.
It’ll be interesting to see if the bigger nations, especially India who will be helming the World Health Organisation (WHO) beginning Friday (May 22, 2020), will give its vote to the tiny powerhouse.
Meanwhile, it’s the weekend and since the “gates have opened”, I was exploring Kuchai Lama and came across Taipei Walker.
Taiwanese restaurants and cafes are doing very well in Malaysia, based on observation. I absolutely love Din Tai Fung. I don’t know if Taipei Walker is going to be on my favourites list yet as it is my first time here but it was an awesome first impression.
(Note: This is a non-halal outlet.)
No. 25, Jalan Kuchai Maju 18, Dinasti Sentral, Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala Lumpur
The fried soybean cod fish set costs RM23.90. The rice is topped with pork and there’s egg, tofu, potatoes and a bowl of soup to complement the cod fish. The Dragon Fruit juice is RM7.90.
I really like the cod fish and the dragon fruit juice. Service is good and the cafe has a cosy setting.
Taiwanese food has notable Japanese influence as it was occupied by Japan between 1895 and 1945.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the special bond with Mom. Get a thoughtful gift like the iPhone Pro Max. This will tell your Mom that you want to stay connected with her no matter where you are.
If not the iPhone, Modern Essentials has other great ideas.. Come in and have a look. We’re at
Can’t believe it’s May already. Couldn’t sleep so I decided to post some affiliate links. I think the T-shirt design looks super cool. It is a classic symbol of romance and devotion to a companion. Do check it out.
The T-shirt reminds me of my pets back home. They love Back2Nature dog food. This brand is not sold in supermarkets. It’s only available at pet shops. Now with the MCO, I can only order it online.
It’s Labour Day! Hooray!!! Everyday kind of feels like Labour Day with the MCO. But I’m feeling thankful.
I better sleep now. Lots of love to you all. Happy Holiday.
What a wonderful world this would be if everyone honours the earth and respects all life forms? A Letter From The Pandemic is a beautiful wake-up call to humanity to choose wisely how they want the future to be like. Stop ravaging forests. Stop environmental pollution and stop treating animals badly.
I couldn’t resist sharing Puppies At The Aquarium. Though not thought-provoking like the first video, it is cuteness overload to see two adorable puppies running around cluelessly and taking a nap at an aquarium.
I hope Covid-19 will be a catalyst for profound change and the world evolves into a better place after the crisis.
By Michael Tay, Johor MCA Government Coordinating Affairs chairman.
I met my friend just now. He had started his first business at the age of 18. He’s 50 now and has several shop lots in two shopping malls.
Brian (not his real name) is feeling very stressed as he has received a letter from the management of one of his shop lots, reminding him to pay his rental.
Brian’s business at that mall has not exactly been profitable even before the pandemic simply because the rental was RM10,000 per month and he has three workers, each earning RM1,500, and then there were the taxes.
And with the onslaught of Covid-19, Brian is at a loss as to what he should do next. The management said they could reduce the rental on the condition that he extends the lease for another two years, or take up additional shop lots which are currently vacant.
I am also a landlord and over the years, I have forged friendships with my tenants. Since the lockdown started on March 18, I have reduced the rental by 30 to 50 per cent. This is the time to support tenants, not give them a hard time. If banks and landlords are going to be uncompromising, they are going to “kill” businessmen like Brian.
Brian also found out that he was not entitled to any of the incentives in the government’s stimulus package as his sales turnover exceeded RM100,000. When Brian approached several local banks for a loan, he also did not get an encouraging answer to his problem.
He has to pay his workers and the rental, and yet he cannot operate the business. I hope landlords, banks and even the government will look into the plight of people like Brian who are at their wits’ end right now. If they are “destroyed”, this is not going to help our economy.
Please save our local entrepreneurs as they are the ones who are providing jobs for the people.
For those who have savings and cash to spare, now is a good time to enter Bursa Malaysia as share prices have plunged. It’s time to snap up some blue chips.
Shoppers will venture to malls again when our hospitalisation rates have reached a plateau or when someone can assure us that those who are asymptomatic cannot spread the disease and whether there is going to be a second wave.Until that happens, we should shop online. But I want to caution online shoppers to verify the seller’s authenticity first before making any purchases as I have also heard many stories about frauds and scams, but I shall leave that story for another day.
Consumers need to make wise choices. They can check the status of cosmetic products at www.npra.gov.my but how many of us do that before buying a product?
Yeah, some will read reviews and ask friends for recommendations. Some do read the product labels but do we know what’s toxic, what’s not?
Manufacturers should also make consumers’ safety a priority!
Malaysia’s Health Ministry have urged consumers to stop using these 3 skin care products.
Saw the news in Malaysiakini and Nanyang Siang Pau which reported that
*Sifu Kunyit Day Cream
*Sifu Kunyit Night Cream, and
*JJ Skincare Glowhite Night Cream
are not safe as the products have been found to contain hydroquinone, tretinoin, betamethasone valerate and mercury.
The reports quoted Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
“Betamethasone valerate can cause the skin to be thinner and prone to irritation, acne, changes in skin pigmentation and increase the risk of being absorbed into the blood circulation system which can have harmful effects.
“Hydroquinone causes redness of the skin, discomfort, skin becomes hypersensitive and depigmentation reduces skin protection against harmful UV rays.
“The use of tretinoin without the supervision of health professionals can cause the skin to be reddish, uncomfortable, painful, peeling and hypersensitive to sunlight.
“Mercury is prohibited in cosmetic products because it can be absorbed into the body and causes damage to the kidneys and nervous system, as well as disrupt the brain development of young or unborn children.
“Mercury can also cause rashes, irritation and other changes to the skin,” said Dr Noor Hisham.
Roam with Bee 