Author: aliya
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Pasar Eatai : Halal Chinese Cuisine Festival
I finally made it to the Pasar Eatai event at 1 Utama – on the very last day, no less! Even before leaving the house, I’d already done my homework, scrolling through videos of the event and screenshotting the must-visit stalls. Unsurprisingly, the place was already packed when I arrived. It’s not every day…
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Stop Scrolling: This Dinner Was More Than Just a Meal
Last night, I attended guardian’s Chinese New Year dinner, and let me tell you – it was more than just a festive gathering. This year’s theme, “Own Your Year of Togetherness,” isn’t just a slogan. It’s about carrying the spirit of togetherness not just during CNY but throughout the year. guardian brought that theme to…
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Asb Dividend Calculation
ASB (Direct Investment) The dividend for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) is calculated monthly on a prorated basis based on the minimum or available balance in the account. When I asked the bank officer (when doing top up over the counter), this is what I was told. 1. Minimum Monthly Balance: • ASB calculates the dividend…
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Family-Friendly Dining: Muhibbah Seafood Restaurant
Muhibbah has been around for as long as I can remember, back when I first moved to Taman Tun. A quick Google search tells me that Muhibbah Seafood has been serving since 1986. However, I only started going there regularly in my late 20s or early 30s. Let’s be honest: when I first started working,…
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My Year of Beauty Shenanigans
Who says your 40s are for fading into the background? Not me! If anything, this year has been proof that life gets better as you age, like good cheese, or a fine bottle of sparkling sirap bandung! 2024 has been a whirlwind of beauty events and reviews that left me pinching myself. From testing Garnier’s…
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Retirement Planning Made Simple: Your Guide to Private Retirement Schemes (PRS)
This is Part 2 In Part 1, I shared an overview of the Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) and the basics you might want to know to get started. Curious? Click here to read Part 1. Imagine this: It’s the weekend, and you’re scrolling on your phone, dreaming of your future – maybe sipping coffee on…
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Private Retirement Scheme (PRS): What’s the Deal?
This is just Part 1—stay tuned for more as the story unfolds. Don’t miss the next chapter! Click here to read Part2. I’ve been a PRS agent since the early days back in 2012 so let me share what I’ve learned about PRS over the years—and more importantly, how it can work for you. Have…
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The Night That Changed Everything
June 13, 2003. Bangsar Shopping Centre, 10:45 PM. A speeding Proton Tiara crashed through the exit barrier of the basement parking. Inside the car was Canny Ong, kidnapped in what should have been a safe, upscale mall. Thirty minutes later, her mother, Pearly Visvanathan Ong, reported her missing at the Brickfields Police Station. The clock…
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Do You Remember Canny Ong?
Her name still sends chills down my spine. It’s a name that shaped how women in Malaysia viewed safety. Canny Ong. A tragedy that became a turning point. It was 2003. I had just moved to KL barely a year before. Back then, I was in my 20s, working in the IT department of a…
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Oiso Traditional Korean Food Restaurant
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored. All opinions, thoughts, and cravings shared are entirely my own It all started on a chilly December day when I was feeling under the weather (read: miserable). Craving some soul-warming sundubu jjigae, I realized I had zero energy to drag myself to DubuYo at Sunway Pyramid. So, like any…
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