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Program Merakyatkan Seni Budaya - Love Your Roots | My late grandmother always reminded me to never forget my roots, wherever I ended up being. And yes, until now, I am a proud Iban, Sarawakian, and Malaysian.
But sadly, as I grow wiser (not older), it seems that the games that I love to play in my younger years are getting forgotten by the younger generation. Not that it is their fault entirely but the current state of public safety and time constraint has made the current generation unable to be playing freely with their neighbours like we used too. The younger generations seem to be more engaged online now.
Gone were the days where you see kids playing with their toys and with each other on the housing's playground or in front of their houses in the evening.
Why? Safety first. It's understandable.
That's why I was so happy that Pertubuhan Ikatan Muafakat Serumpun invited me to the launch of the 'Program Merakyatkan Seni Budaya' at the Summit USJ, Subang last weekend (10 November 2019).

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Yesterday, I attended the launch of Program Merakyatkan Seni Budaya by YB Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari at the Summit USJ. And what fun I had there. The program let me revisited my favourite past time when I was younger with the likes of Batu Seremban, Congkak, Teng Teng and the crowd puller, Tali Getah! I was I am slightly lighter so I could jump over the highest level but it was both fun and liberating to be able to play such game again. And to see the younger ones eager to learn the game really made my day. It is not easy to get the young ones to leave their gadget and to explore all these games. I applaud the organisers for such rigorous effort in promoting our cultures at both local and international levels and I know there will be more programs like these in the nearest future. What is your most memorable and favorite past time, growing up? #MerakyatkanSeniBudaya2019 #VisitMalaysia2020 #RawlinsGLAM #byrawlins #byrawlinsdotcom

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Walking towards the center court, I was smiling inside when I saw Ting-Ting site and tali getah (jumping rope made of rubber bands tied together) at the entrance of the launch site. There were also congkak and stones for batu seremban. "I hope I get to play some of these later on" I prayed to myself.
Then I saw a few of my friends there. We started playing with the games available there and in no time, crowds were piling up to see us playing Zero Point. The younger ones were asking the name of the game and the wiser ones started to share their experiences playing the game growing up. And the best thing is, all these games do not belong to any particular race or religion - everyone can play them!

YES. Mission achieved - at least we have managed to share our traditional games to the younger generation.

Later, in his launch speech, YB Datuk Abdul Rashid Asari urged everyone to play their parts in sharing our roots with all - may it be the younger generations and foreign visitors. He wants all the initiatives to promote our traditional and local culture to be a concentrated initiative - it has to be coordinated and planned well with the assistance from all body of work - may it be the local authority, the education sector, the tourism sector and many more so that we could keep our roots relevant and not forgotten - as enable us to pass it with pride from one generation to the next.

When the ASWARA dancers started to perform traditional dances such as Jatiswara (Indian), Cina Kipas (Chinese), Alu-Alu (Melanau), Daling-Daling (Bajau & Suluk), Zapin and Joget, everybody was no longer sitting down, some were dancing to the beats (not everyone, maybe only me hahaha). As a dancer myself, traditional dance is very close to my heart. And it is always hard to control myself whenever the music is playing.

Bob Yusof serenaded us with a few traditional songs and when he sang 'Anta Permana' the crowd went wild and sang along with him. Bob Yusof is one of a few singers who can really hold his tone and sing traditional songs beautifully. Idup Orang Sarawak!

So guys, anyone wants to challenge me in the game of zero-point anytime soon?

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Breakfast Rules for Weight Loss: YEAH! | When I started to gain weight uncontrollably and without me noticing, I then turned to the old saying of 'Take breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper' just so I could start losing weight.

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Then I learnt that I need to exercise too.
And now, people all over the world is obsessed with intermittent fasting. And believe me, I have had considered of joining the bandwagon but then, I decided against it. I will stick to cutting calories and exercising.
Then I learnt from MyFitnessPal Blog about all these new rules of taking breakfast to loss weight. After all, our metabolism will be boosted from eating in the morning and a nutritious choice will set the pace for the rest of the day.
RULE #1: Sweet is a big NO Eating too mush sugar-heavy breakfast will result in elevating the insulin levels and lead to energy crash. Eating oatmeal with honey and smoothies may seem healthy but not the best choice for weight loss as it often leads to sugar cravings throughout the day.
Take savory food instead - veggie hash with sausage, for example.

RULE #2: Protein first Eating more protein will signal the brain that you're full as protein is the most satiating macronutrient. And having told by the brain that you are full, you'l eat less during lunch time.
Also, consuming protein helps avoid muscle loss, that comes together with weight loss. Myfitness Pal suggests at least 20 gm of protein for breakfast will do you good.
RULE #3: More please! Add more foods that are high in volume compared to their calories such as high fiber and higher water content food such as fruits, vegetables, boiled potatoes and cooked whole grains into your breakfast menu.
All these food will keep you fuller for longer time, thus you could maintain and sustain the calorie need and goals.

RULE #4: Don't drink your calories As an avid coffee drinker, a cuppa is a must for me in the morning. A cuppa is enough to get me through the day, just to jerk my mood for the day.
But some of us love to have all those flavored creamers, sugar, oils or butter to add some flavors to the morning coffee. Guess what? With all those additional flavors, you have just turned your coffee into a full-fledged dessert!
And that's where you are sabotaging your own calorie goal!
RULE #5: Eat breakfast on a plate Sit down while you are having breakfast. Put them on a plate and your eyes will tell you that you are having a meal. With eyes focusing on the food, you'll enjoy them more rather than having eating your breakfast while driving. With your eyes and mind are distracted with the traffic, it is very easy to overeat as you do not feel/ have the satisfaction of enjoying the meal.
Let your eyes eat and you'll get more satisfaction eating the breakfast.
Which one of these rules are you currently following? As for me, I managed to follow #1, #4 and #5. Now have to start practising #2 and #3 to lose more weight.
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realme XT Camera Review | realme XT is the latest addition to realme's range of smartphone. It is equipped with a flagship-level sensor of 64MP offering ultra clarity pictures, 712 Snapdragon, VOOC 3.0 Flash Chargem FHD+ Super AMOLED Display and in-display fingerprint. One of the features of realme XT is their quad camera technology featuring Samsung's 64 MP GW1 sensor for the primary camera, 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP potrait lens.
Let's have a look at realme XT's quad camera technology and effects we'll get from.
Macro mode

With just a glance of the image above, it proves that the macro effect in realme XT is really extraordinary. Genuinely showing the true power of macro lens with only a distance of 4 cm from your lens towards the object. Macro lens allow you to get closer and discover the beauty of the micro world around.
Potrait Mode

Furthermore, the availability to capture studio quality of portrait photos that's real with realme XT comes with smart HDR. Real smart HDR shows more highlight and shadows effect to make potrait photos feel alive. If you're thinking of taking a photo of your loved ones, switch on realme XT's portrait mode and you'll love it.
Ultra Wide Angle

realme XT's Ultra 119° Ultra Wide and 1.5x Wider View wants you to capture each and everything you've seen. The ultra wise-angle camera packs a 119° field of view that's up to 50% wider and with the help of DLDC engine corrects edge distortion ensuring the quality of your shots. This is a sample shot providing you with the best wide angle shot experience and enable you to capture more sceneries.
64MP

Lastly, what makes the realme CT stand out is the 64MP quad camera system. realme XT us equipped with 64MP ISOCELL GW1 Sensor that supports 9216 X 6912 ultra-high pixel output providing users Flagship-level photography. It will be quite impressive if used under ideal lighting situations just like the photo above. As you zoom in, you can clearly see so many tiny details.

In conclusion, beyond the premium design language and a smooth performance, the realme XT is all about 64MP camera system. You will not find another phone that offers a combination of high-resolution detailed photography and versatility in this segment. If you are planning to shoot real photos, realme XT is the phone to bet on!

realme XT (8 + 128 GB) is available on Lazada 11.11 at RM1,399.00 for Malaysians. For any purchase of realme XT on Lazada 11.11 sale, realme Malaysia will be giving a FREE realme bag worth of RM159.
To find out more about realme XT, please visit http://bit.ly/rmlazada
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Malaysia's First 64MP Quad Camera Snapdragon - realme XT| realme Malaysia today officially launched the realme XT, Malaysia’s first 64MP Snapdragon Quad Camera Smartphone. realme’s new line of smartphone promise in providing the best picture resolution with unbeatable details for their users. For realme XT model, it gives the user - the freedom to express their creativity through photography. Equipped with Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 712 and 64MP ultra high-resolution sensor with the addition of Tetracell and 3D HDR technology, realme XT will ensure you take crystal clear photos in great detail.

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“As a company propelled by youngsters, we not only understand our target market but we are proud to say that we also share the same attitude with them, the Dare to Leap attitude. realme has helped millions of loyal users around the world, especially youth to pursue their passions and achieve their goals, and now with the realme XT, it continuously helps smartphone users to leap forward beyond the ordinary. With all these features packed into one powerful smartphone, we now have the capabilities to seize our moments and leap forward into a future of endless possibilities,” said Tiffany Teh, Brand Manager of realme Malaysia.

realme XT - First 64MP Quad Camera Snapdragon in Malaysia

The realme XT is powered by a 2.3Ghz clock-speed of Snapdragon 712 AIE together with 64MP ultra high-resolution sensor, features four-in-one intelligent pixel binning, f/1.8 large aperture, and a 6P lens with superior light-gathering capability, providing realme XT at par with flagship-level photography. realme XT also features Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back of the curved glass design that comes in two gradient colour options - Pearl Blue and Pearl White.

realme XT’s flagship quad camera set up with Samsung's 64 MP GW1 sensor for the primary camera, 8MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP macro lens and a 2MP portrait lens along with Sony 16MP on the front camera, producing unrivalled pictures that look crisp and detailed even when you zoomed-in.

The realme XT supports 4K video recording at 30fps, 1080p HD video recording at 30fps/60fps, 720p HD Video recording at 30fps/60fps, and slow motion up to 960fps. The smartphone has a 6.4-inch dew-drop fullscreen, Super AMOLED screen texture with a small waterdrop notch. This model also comes with a dual nano-SIM phone which is expandable via a microSD card slot up to 256GB.

realme XT is also equipped with the latest in-display fingerprint and most-awaited feature - Dolby Atoms, combining the superlinear speaker and smart power amplifier which doubling the audio volume and improving sound quality for the best audio experience.

realme Power Bank

realme Power Bank is equipped with 10,000 mAh high-density lithium battery, which also supports up to 18W fast charging with both USB type A and Type-C ports. One key point to note is that the fast charging is also bi-directional so you can fast-charge your power bank and phone at the same time.

With fast charging and both type a & c ports, you can charge multiple devices at the same time. The realme Power Bank comes in two distinctive colours, grey and yellow.

realme Buds 2

Consumers can enjoy the premium 11.2mm bass boost driver earphones which consist of Multi-layer Composite Diaphragm and Japan’s Daikoku Voice Coil in the price range. The coaxal capsule design allows the 11.2mm movable coil to deliver Hi-Fi music without any interruption.

realme Buds Wireless

realme Buds Wireless is the latest accessory brought to fans by realme after working with world-renowned music producer and DJ, Alan Walker. The realme Buds Wireless breathe in the concept of minimalism real design made from premium metal and skin-friendly silica gel.

The magnetic connection makes it easier to store the buds and at the same time functions as a switch. It will automatically turn on and connects to your device when the buds are separated and it will turn off automatically when connected.

Alan Walker has been working closely with realme’s team of acoustic tuning experts to bring consumers the most accurate and powerful bass response with Dynamic Bass Boost(DBB). realme Buds Wireless creates an amazing listening experience, especially for electronic music.

Availability of realme XT

Availability of realme 5

Special for 11.11 Lazada sale, realme 5 (3+32 GB) will be introduced as realme’s online exclusive model and special promotion will be revealed on the platform.

For any purchase of realme XT on Lazada 11.11 sale will get a FREE realme bag worth RM159.

Both realme XT and realme 5 (3+32 GB) will be sold exclusively on Lazada platform. To find out more about the online sale, please visit http://bit.ly/rmlazada

Availability of realme Buds 2, Buds Wireless & Power Bank

For realme Buds Wireless only, the pre-order starts from 30.10.2019. The above-mentioned accessories will be also sold exclusively on Shopee during the Shopee 11.11 Big Sale. To find out more about the online sale, please visit http://bit.ly/realmeshp

To learn more about realme’s latest updates, feel free to visit https://www.realme.com/my/

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Crème De La Crème Gives You Beauty Elixir | Who here have cravings for ice cream but instantly back down as to not gain any weight? Or some might refrain from having the icy desserts in fear of skin reaction/ allergic to its ingredients?
That's me, baby! My greatest guilty pleasure is ice cream - I don't want to be gaining weight or experiencing some allergies reactions from its ingredients but at the same time, I love to indulge in it - all the time!

Then came along Crème De La Crème (CDLC) with Beauty Elixir - an ice cream that can be consumed daily and is beneficial to beauty and health! WHAT? That was my reaction too when Mr Lio Lim explained to me about its latest offering - the first ever 'beauty' ice cream in the world - aptly named Beauty Elixir!
Beauty Elixir is a a sugar-free treat that contains lychee, sakura, rose water, glutathione, collagen and Vitamin C - a successful collaboration between CDLC and Dr Steve Chia (the Medical Director of Sliq Clinic).

Glutathione: An antioxidant that is clinically proven to be effective, allergy-free and helps to even out skin tone and brighten skin
Vitamin C: Neutralises free radicals, boosts the immune system and detoxifies the body. It also promotes skin lightening. When combines with glutathione, it gives the best skin whitening effect.
Collagen: It is extremely important in health care, especially its ability to prevent the ageing of the body. It also enhances metabolism, connects tissues and restores damaged skin caused by acne and improves blemishes, freckles, scars and brightness of the skin.
Cherry Blossom (Sakura): It is known for its rich antioxidant levels, anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing, whitening and soothing properties. Also being known for its essential fatty acids, it repairs the skin's natural barriers to lighten uneven pigmentation, promote suppleness, brightening and smoothness of skin.
Rose Water: The practice of rose water consumption dates back thousands of years - known for its use in Egypt, India and Europe for its anti-inflammatory, anti-ageing and antioxidant properties.
Lychee: This fruit is a rich source of anti-oxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin B-Complex, fibre and phytonutrientflavonoids which are effective in preventing early ageing and offers protection from free radicals and oxidative stress.

CDLC, known for its innovative and exciting desserts, managed to concoct all of these healthy and beautifying properties into the first ever 'beauty' ice cream in the world, that is Beauty Elixir.
The best thing about Beauty Elixir is that it is sugar-free so you don't have to feel guilty about indulging in it. Guess what? You are recommended to take a scoop of Beauty Elixir, daily as a part of your diet. And as informed by Mr Lio, you'll see the effects after a month of daily consumption.

Hailing as having the best ice cream in Malaysia both by the mainstream media and renowned food critics, CDLC certainly has the best range of ice cream flavours that I have ever tasted. Since its debut not 6 months ago, CDLC has introduced more than 10 new ice-cream flavours such as Gold Digger (salted caramel ice cream swirled with chocolate ganache and organic honey comb), Mango Sticky Rice and Onde-Onde - some of the local taste being translated into the goodness of a dessert.

The best ice cream was Assam Limau Sorbet. Just a taste of this dessert will immediately bring you back to your childhood - at least that was it does to me. But don't take my words for it, you have to come and taste all the wide choice of ice creams that they have here.
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Guys, all our beauty and health prayers been answered with Beauty Elixir. You better not be the last to try this amazing dessert!

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Health Is The New Happy - Natugee Wants You To Be A Better You | Last weekend I was invited by Natugee together with Mrs Malaysia World to attend an event 'Healthy Is The New Happy! A Better You Today' at Furama Bukit Bintang Hotel.

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The seminar 'Healthy Is The New Happy! A Better You Today' was held to further empower women of today and their health in facing the new challenges in the modern world. Other than striving to excellence in their professions, women also handling newer and modernised domestic challenges at home. As their health are being challenged daily, either physically or mentally, if not being able to cope with the daily routines, the ladies might eventually succumb to boredom and mental health problems, if not handled with care.

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I attended the talk ‘Health is The New Happy. A Better You Today’ organised by @natugee and @mrs_malaysia_world_ at the Furama Hotel Bukit Bintang. There, I learnt a lot about how to face the daily world better and not letting ourselves to succumb to the boring daily routines. Read all about it in my blog [www.byrawlins.com] #HappyHealth #Natugee #MrsMalaysiaWorld #theAsianparentMY #furamahotel #wirdora #jamutunteja #takkanjamuhilangdidunia #BetterSkinLovera #bondahaven #eoriwonderskin #weareunitedagainsteczema #dropoflove #wakawakaplayland #BeautybyRawlins #RawlinsGLAM #byrawlins #byrawlinsdotcom

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In facing the ever-changing challenges that the women faces today, the seminar was rolled out in three segments:

Segment 1: A New Formula For Happiness by Dr. Haslinda Mat Hassin (A Certified Advances Hormone Therapy & Women Wellness Medical Doctor) Segment 2: Top 5 Misconceptions About Skin care by Mdm Rene Rifaee (Founder of Natugee) Segment 3: Panel Discussion (Panelist: Datin Harveen Kaur, Dr. Linda Mat Hasin, Mdm Rene Rifaee and Datin Diana Danielle)

Rawlins, what were you doing there? Well, it is a knowledge sharing session and learning new things never hurt right?
More ever, Dr. Haslinda shared about hormones and how they affect our bodies, both men and women. Now I know why men have tummy, like beer belly, even though we don' drink.

Whereas for women, their hormones are even more extreme due to monthly occurrence, pregnancy and delivery. All of these incidents, if not treated carefully, might lead to physical and mental depression as the body changes, in accordance to the hormone change.
In treating the body right, some opt to try out instant and fast-result measures such as pill and surgery. Which is fine if one has the means and after a thorough medical check-up and then prescribed by the doctor. Most women now, added by the pressure that the media is constantly putting into the mind of all ladies (white, tall, slim and looking pretty is the new happy?) puts all the women in a terrible situation - should they give in to the pressure or should they just let it be?

A joke was shared during the seminar - it seems that all the problems that the ladies are facing started with men. Menopause Menstrual

Jokes aside, the pressure of staying beautiful to the eyes of the husband also adds another pressure into the women's baggage.
In order to know oneself better, Dr. Haslinda advises all women to get a thorough medical check up and then get a personalised prescribed treatment to overcome the hormonal changes and thus, try to curb the sickness/ diseases from the root, as not all treatment is 'one method for all'.

Moving on, Mdm Rene shared about reading the labels on the beauty product the right way and also the top 5 misconceptions about skin care in order for us to better treat ourselves.
Boy, I have been reading the labels all wrong for as long as I live. And now I know how to better track the labels for organic and natural content in a beauty product.
And yes, I have long known that if product A is good to my friend, it will not necessarily do the same to me.
The last segment was the most touching sharing session I have ever attended for this year. Everyone shared about their darkest moment and how they curb their problems - with assistance from the expert and not by giving in to the moment.

All I can say is 'A great and non-judgemental support system is crucial in helping a person to heal from mental health/ depression. The system will also assist the person to be happier in facing the day'.

The take home message from the finalist are as below: Datin Harveen Kaur: Invest in oneself, embrace our flaws and reach out. Your family will inspire others. Dr. Linda Mat Hasin: Listen to one's body - it gives you signals and please have the signal chek out by the licensed medical practitioner. Mdm Rene Rifaee: 'Me Time" is very important, not only for women but also for everyone. Live positively to attract positive vibes everyday. Datin Diana Danielle: Sleep enough, love more and laugh often.

I am thankful that I have a great support system that really knows me. My friends are super supportive and my family is very understanding.

Upon checking out as the seminar ended, all attendees were given a special health bag. And here are what is inside the bag.
Of all the bunch, here are some of the items that really attract me:

Natugee: Deep Cleansing Lotion (20ml), Happy Skin Mask and Special gift Vouchers. Am so happy to receive the gifts as I am trying to better treat my skin and the best way is to go natural and organic. Natugee is the Official Skincare Sponsor dor Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020.

Eori: Eczema Wonder Skin Oil. I am so happy to see this cute bottle in my bag as I have very sensitive skin. After the haze incident the other day, my skin reacted to the polluted air very terribly. I have acnes and rashes all over my body. The doctor told me that my history of eczema just repeats itself so I am hoping that this oil will be able to assist me in my combat to a better skin.

Lovera: Magic Jelly Baby - Multipurpose Gel for Baby Skin. Well, since I am not a parent, I will be using this gel on my skin, especially my skin grows skin after sitting in the air-conditioned room for the day. I hope my skin will become baby-like after this.

Narinar: Narinar Aromatherapy Oils. The beautifully blended aroma of Green Apple and Chamomile flowers in Narinar Sidrie can relieve chronic dizziness and balance out emotions, especially during long trips. The herbal oil also improves sleep quality as the smell soothes. This wonder bottle will be my travelling buddy soon as I will be travelling to Bangkok soon.

Bondahaven Spa: Relaxig Aromatherapy Rollers and Spa Voucher. I will use the roller on myself (no, I am not pregnant) but as it smells good, I will roll it on my wrist whenever I need to release the tense at the office. Nice right?
So, I leave all of you with this simple instruction: Love yourself first. Then only you'll be able to love everyone else. Rawlins GLAM
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