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  • Top 5 Tips To Staying Safe In Johor Bahru!

    Top 5 Tips To Staying Safe In Johor Bahru!

    Robberies, snatch-theft, carjacking and even attempted kidnapping – we have all heard our share of horror stories told by Singaporeans about their experiences in Johor Bahru (JB). Some are utter fantasy but (unfortunately) most have more than an element of truth to them.

    No, we are not saying JB is an unsafe place and that Singaporeans should avoid it altogether. By all means, if you want to lepak at JB, go ahead! it is the perfect place to find lepak spots to chill.

    But it would help you and your lepak buddies if you read these 5 tips to stay safe in JB!

    1     Know your terrain

    Don’t go in blind. Knowing what is in store helps keep you ahead of the game, or in this case, the muggers! Some areas in JB are more prone to mugging incidents than others.  The petrol kiosk near the CIQ is notorious for the spate of crimes involving Singaporean victims. Other places to avoid is the Taman Universiti and Taman Sri Tebrau.  You can find out more of such places to avoid here.

    The funny thing is, most of these places earned their notoriety because of the sheer numbers of Singaporeans flocking there. If you can, avoid these places. If you can’t, then you need to read the rest of the tips.

    2     Don’t take shortcuts.

    Whether traversing a mall, big open areas or driving from one place to another, never, ever take short cuts. No matter how many times you visit JB, just know, the robbers LIVE there. What you think you know, they know much, much, much better. In fact, even more betterer!  Keep to open, well-lit areas with a reasonable amount of vehicular or foot traffic.

    However, even this may not be enough. There have been cases of Singaporeans and Malaysians themselves who were robbed by thieves on two-wheels as they are walking on pedestrian paths along busy roads.

    So, what else can you do?

     

    3     Do not flaunt your wealth

    Especially for the Makciks, keep those gold chains/bracelets/necklaces for special occassions like your son’s wedding. No need to wear them if you only want to go shopping at pasar Larkin or Giant. The muggers can spot you from miles away…

    Don’t carry too much cash with you too! If you need plenty of cash, change your currency in Singapore instead of JB and keep it safe and close to you. Counting your cash out in the open will only make you become a target.

    4     Always be alert

    Sometimes you feel so high after a very satisfying grocery run or a seafood meal by the sea. You feel so high and happy while you are digesting that ikan pari bakar, that you let your guard down.  You walk but don’t notice the vultures moving in place before striking. Before you know it, your wallet and other belongings are gone.

    For the drivers, always lock your vehicle. If someone knocks on your car window, don’t bring down the window fully.  It’s not being rude. It’s being safe.

    Those of you who are constantly glued to your smartphones or tablets, you need to get off your mobile devices! Put that phone down and look up and around you. Any strangers acting suspiciously? It pays to err on the side of caution but don’t  go around looking like the whole of JB is trying to go out with your girlfriends.

    5     Stay humble and keep a low profile

    Finally, smile. For the Muslims, smiling is a form of sedekah (giving alms). Smiling is a sure way to disarm a tense situation and to form allies with the people you meet there. If you act like your father owns the restaurant, scolding the wait staff or making excessive demands, no one will help you if you get robbed in front of the restaurant.

    When shopping, no matter how much you want to go, “Wah cheap ar!” when you spot the latest bargains, don’t! Just get it and go.

    Before you do, remember to smile at the staff that served you.

     

    Have any other tips to stay safe in JB or any other places? Write in to [email protected] or go to our Facebook page.

  • Senarai 10 Negara Terkaya Di Dunia

    Senarai 10 Negara Terkaya Di Dunia

    Tabung Kewangan Antarabangsa (IMF) adalah sebuah organisasi antarabangsa yang menyelia sistem kewangan dunia mengikut polisi makroekonomi sesebuah negara.

    IMF mengambil kira kadar pertukaran asing dan imbangan pembayaran sesebuah negara semasa menentukan keluaran dalam negara kasar (KDNK).

    Kadar kekayaan sesebuah negara itu boleh diukur menerusi KDNK yang merangkumi pendekatan produk, pendapatan dan perbelanjaan.

    Berdasarkan data perbandingan populasi yang diperoleh daripada IMF pada 15 Jun 2015, ketahui 10 negara yang dianggap paling kaya di dunia.

    10 – Hong Kong

    Semenjak tahun 70-an, Hong Kong beransur menjadi penghubung kepada dunia dan negara China. Selama beberapa dekad, negara yang mempunyai populasi 7 juta orang ini berkembang menjadi pusat dagangan paling popular di dunia.

    Cukai yang rendah dan sistem perdagangan bebas menjadikan Hong Kong masyhur sebagai hab perdagangan utama global serta pusat kewangan paling penting selepas New York dan London.

    9 – Switzerland

    Laporan Daya Saing Global (GCR) menyatakan Switzerland sebagai yang negara yang paling berdaya saing di dunia. Sebahagian besar ekonomi negara yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 1300 ini dipacu oleh industri berkaitan bahan kimia, farmaseutikal dan kesihatan, mesin dan lain-lain.

    Selain itu, pelbagai jenama bertaraf dunia berasal dari Switzerland seperti Nestlé, Swatch, Adecco, Zurich Financial Services, Credit Suisse dan lain-lain.

    8 – San Marino

    Negara Eropah ini kurang mendapat perhatian dunia. Terpencil dikelilingi Itali, struktur ekonomi San Marino sebahagian besar bergantung pada sektor kewangan, perindustrian, perkhidmatan dan pelancongan.

    San Marino mempunyai keadaan ekonomi yang sangat stabil dan kadar pengangguran antara terendah di benua Eropah. Satu-satunya negara di dunia di mana jumlah kenderaan melebihi penduduk.

    7 – Emiriah Arab Bersatu

    Emiriah Arab Bersatu (UAE) adalah sebuah negara persekutuan merangkumi tujuh emiriah iaitu Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah dan Umm al-Quwain.

    Presiden pertama UAE, Sheikh Zayed menyelia pembangunan negara lantas memacu hasil minyak untuk penjagaan kesihatan, pendidikan dan infrastruktur.

    Petroleum dan gas asli menyumbang kepada kekayaan UAE. Simpanan petrol dan gas aslinya masing-masing adalah yang ketujuh dan ke-17 terbesar di dunia.

    6 – Norway

    Norway merupakan salah sebuah negara dengan kerajaan tertua di dunia. Ia ditubuhkan sekitar 1,100 tahun lalu dan sehingga kini mengekalkan pemerintahan monarki.

    Norway kaya dengan bekalan petroleum, gas asli, mineral, kayu balak, makanan laut, air tawar dan kuasa hidro. Industri petroleum sahaja menyumbang sekitar satu perempat daripada keluaran dalam negara kasar negara.

    5 – Kuwait

    Meskipun mempunyai jumlah penduduk seramai 4.1 juta, hanya 1.2 juta adalah warga Kuwait manakala 2.8 juta yang lainnya adalah ekspatriat. Bank Dunia mengiktiraf Kuwait sebagai sebuah negara dengan ekonomi yang berpendapatan tinggi.

    Petroleum sahaja menyumbang hampir separuh dari keluaran dalam negara kasar. Petroleum dan baja merupakan dua sektor utama yang memonopoli ekonomi Kuwait. Mata wangnya, iaitu Dinar adalah unit mata wang dengan nilai paling tinggi di dunia.

    4 – Brunei

    Pertumbuhan ekonomi sekitar tahun 1990-an hingga 2000, membawa perubahan kepada Brunei sehingga menjadi sebuah negara perindustrian. Purata peningkatannya adalah 56 peratus bagi tahun 1999 hingga 2008 sahaja.

    Sektor petroleum dan gas asli menjana kekayaan negara yang mencapai kemerdekaan dari United Kingdom pada 1 Januari 1984 ini. IMF turut menyatakan bahawa hutang Brunei berada di kadar kosong peratus daripada KDNK negaranya.

    3 – Singapura

    Selain menjadi salah satu hab perdagangan utama dunia, Singapura merupakan pusat kewangan keempat terbesar dan salah satu daripada dua pelabuhan kontena paling sibuk di dunia.

    Ekonomi global Singapura yang pelbagai tertumpu pada sektor perdagangan, terutamanya perkilangan yang menyumbang kira-kira 30 peratus daripada KDNK Singapura.

    Negara yang terletak di selatan Semenanjung Malaysia ini juga menduduki kedudukan yang tinggi bagi taraf hidup, pendidikan, penjagaan kesihatan serta daya saing ekonomi.

    2 – Luxembourg

    Walaupun dilihat sebagai sebuah negara yang kecil dan dilitupi hutan Ardennes yang padat, ekonomi maju Luxembourg berjaya meletakkan negara Eropah ini di tangga kedua terkaya di dunia.

    Ekonomi stabil dan berpendapatan tinggi Luxembourg didominasi oleh perindustrian besi sehingga 1960-an. Sejak beberapa dekad lalu, sektor kewangan mula mengambil alih sehingga menjadikan Luxembourg pusat pelaburan kedua terbesar di dunia selepas Amerika Syarikat.

    1 – Qatar

    Negara yang terletak di semenanjung Arab ini muncul sebagai negara terkaya dengan hasil keluaran dalam negara kasar tertinggi di dunia. Penduduk Qatar tidak perlu membayar cukai pendapatan kerana taraf kehidupan yang tinggi.

    Negara berpendapatan tinggi ini mempunyai ekonomi yang maju disokong oleh simpanan gas asli ketiga terbesar di dunia. Selain itu simpanan minyaknya melebihi 25 bilion tong. Pada tahun 2012 sahaja, simpanan minyak Qatar menyumbang lebih 13 peratus daripada sumber keperluan global.

     

    Source: http://wowberita.org

  • Malays In Singapore Are Most Unhealthy

    Malays In Singapore Are Most Unhealthy

    According to the latest statistics released by the national disease registry, Malays in Singapore are the most unhealthy in terms of the rates of illnesses such as diabetes, kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes.

    Malays make up only 13.5% of Singapore’s total population but they account for 24.4% of all patients receiving dialysis.

    Dialysis is one of two possible treatments for end-stage kidney disease. The other option is transplant. The total proportion of Malays who have undergone kidney transplants also increased from 8.5% in 2003 to 10.1% last year as well.

    The rates of stroke was also higher in Malays with men up to 1.5 time more likely to suffer a stroke than their Chinese counterparts. This is based on age-standardised statistics.

    Malays also have the highest rate of heart attacks of all the races and this was attributed to generally higher cholesterol and hypertension rates.

    Another contributing factor was that Malays tend to be less aware of their own conditions compared with other races meaning that more people get to dire stages without regulating their diets and exercise regimes.

    While Malays were found to have higher rates of heart and kidney problems, Chinese patients generally had higher rates of cancer.

    Some contributory factors to health problems include lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, smoking and too much fatty or salty food.

    The government is also aware of the problem and Speaker of Parliament Halimah Yaacob has also explained that community groups and mosques have been organising health promotion activities but more still needs to be done.

     

    Source: www.straitstimes.com