A Safer Home for Senior Citizens

A Safer Home for Senior Citizens

Consider the following to look after the elderly people at home:

• Install bright lights in dark corners and along stairs.
• Use non-slip flooring or wall-to-wall carpeting.
• Buy heavier chairs that won't slide backward or topple over. Choose furniture with rounded edges.
• Put a coloured stripe on the edge of hard-to-see steps.
• Use a shower instead of a bathtub.
• Don't smoke especially in bed.
• Make prearrangement with your neighbours in case of emergencies.

Image source:https://www.senioradvisor.com/blog/2017/07/10-tips-to-make-a-home-safe-for-aging/

The value of Malaysian Ringgit

Compare the value of Ringgit 20 years ago and now with major currencies:



Foreign currency 15/11/1988--14/04/2008


US Dollar ---------2.69----------3.12


Sterling Pound----4.87----------6.13


Singapore Dollar---1.38---------2.29


100 Japanese Yen-2.18---------3.08


100 Thai Baht----10.75---------9.21


From the table, the Ringgit drops against all currencies except Thai Baht. The largest fall is the exchange rate against Singapore Dollar, a whopping 66%.

The Malaysian English

The Malaysian English

Here are some of the interesting Malaysian English:

 M- Malaysian English S - Standard English 

 M - Can you send me to the airport? S - Can you take me to the airport? 

 M - I am going to Ipoh, you can follow me if you wish. S - I am going to Ipoh, you can come along if you wish. 

 M - The impatient driver in the BMW horned at me. S - The impatient driver in the BMW sounded his horn at me. 

 M - My son is still schooling. S - My son is still at school. 

 M- My mother has gone marketing. S - My mother has gone to the market. 

 M- My boss fired me for coming to work late. S - My boss told me off for coming to work late. 

 M- My friend is attached to Petronas. S - My friend is working for Petronas. 

 M - When you go to Muar you can put up in my brother's house. S - When you go to Muar you can stay at my brother's house. 

 M - I bought this shirt at a cheap sale. S - I bought this shirt at a sale. 

 M- Last time my father was the manager of this company. S - Previously my father was the manager of this company.

Image source:https://cultureboleh.com/manglish-a-truly-unique-malaysian-language

To Sleep Well

To Sleep Well

You and Your Sleep

In order to recharge your battery, you need around eight hours of quality sleep. While it is important to have a comfortable bed, pillow, and a blanket that is not heavy, the following factors will also contribute to a good night's sleep:

• Wear loose clothing and sleep on your right side to reduce the burden on your heart. At the same time, it facilitates the functioning of the internal organs such as the liver and intestines.
• Soak your feet with warm water to stimulate blood circulation and it helps you to sleep better.
• The best time to sleep is between ten to eleven o'clock and the best time to get up is between five to six o'clock in the morning. When you are up and about, open the window to receive the circulation of fresh air into your room.
• Take a glass of water when you get up. It is a healthy habit to replenish the liquid in your body.
• To avoid air pollution, don't store many things in your bedroom. Keep your room spacious.

Image source:https://kalingatv.com/miscellany/how-a-good-sleep-can-help-you-stay-healthy/

Predictions came true again

Things just happened sooner than expected. The feng shui master's predictions for May came true just right after my posting on April 21, 2008. According to the front-page headline on April 24 it says after quarrelling with his wife, the husband commits suicide by cutting his vein as well as shooting himself to death. It happened on April 23, 2008. So in the month of May be cool and stay calm.

The other piece of news is that a buffalo still manages to attack people and run into a police station after being shot at 15 times. It happened on April 22, 2008.

Look at my posting on April 21, 2008, for the predictions in May 2008.

Don't Talk to Your Child Like These

Don't Talk to Your Child Like These

"If you don't listen to me, I'll whack you!" Don't use threatening words like this when you are angry. You have to be patient with your child. Do not scare your child to suppress his determination. He will not accept it. You should talk to your child with reasons so that he understands. "If you don't listen to me, I will not want you anymore!" Your child will not be able to understand the meaning of it. Most children are afraid to leave their parents. Such words will make your child thinking about it and he will be very worrisome. He will forget about the mistake that he has made earlier.

Image source:https://health.clevelandclinic.org/discipline-5-dos-and-donts-when-your-kids-wont-listen/

NURIN

Nurin Jazlin Binti Jazimin. 

NURIN stands for Nationwide Urgent Response Information Network. It is an early alert system for missing children. It is mooted after the brutal and tragic death of Nurin Jazlin Binti Jazimin. She was reported missing on August 20, 2007, and subsequently found herself stuffed inside a brand-new gym bag in front of a shop on September 17, 2007. She was 8 at the time of her death. Someone commented that it was parental negligence.

It is very important not to let your young child out of your sight when you are outside with him. Furthermore, teach your child to stay close to you. If missing, you will not be able to find him in a crowd easily. The other thing is that you don't threaten to abandon a slow-moving child in a place like a mall where there are many people around. Tell your child if he can't find you, do not panic and run about. He should go to the information counter and ask for help.