Heart disease: the number one killer of Malaysians since 1970s

by FG Media | Oct 31, 2017 | Branded Content, Health, Lifestyle

Heart disease: the number one killer of Malaysians since 1970s

The statistics

Heart diseases were the third-biggest cause of death in Malaysia in 1950. By the 1970s, they have become the number one killer and remained so since (except in 1980). In 2014, heart diseases killed 10,432 people or 13.5% of all deaths in Malaysia.

Cardiovascular (relating to the heart and blood vessels) disease is responsible for one-quarter of all hospital deaths in Malaysia. Moreover, Malaysian acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients are relatively younger at 58.5 years old when compared to registries from more than 40 other countries. In the Americas and Europe, the figure is at 66, while Thailand reports 65, Middle East at 56, and 60 in India.

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One out of four heart attack patients in Malaysia are less than 50 years old.

What are heart diseases? What causes them?

There are no shortage of online resources on heart disease. MedicineNet.com explores this topic in great detail, and in digestible nuggets. Below are excerpts, paraphrased.

Heart disease refers to various types of conditions that can affect heart function. They include:

Coronary artery heart disease – affects the arteries to the heart.
Valvular heart disease – affects how the valves function to regulate blood flow in/out of
the heart.
Cardiomyopathy – affects how the heart muscle squeezes.
Heart rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias) – affect electrical conduction.
Heart infections where the heart has structural problems that developed before birth.

Like any other muscle in the body, the heart needs an adequate supply of blood to provide it oxygen to fulfil its role – pumping blood to the rest of the body. When one or more coronary arteries narrow, it may make it difficult for sufficient blood to reach the heart, especially during exertions, such as exercise. This could cause the heart muscle to ache, just like any other muscle in the body. If the arteries continue to narrow, it may take less activity to stress the heart and provoke symptoms.

If a coronary artery becomes completely blocked – usually due to a plaque that ruptures and causes a blood clot to form – blood supply to that area of the heart may be lost, causing the heart muscle there to start dying. This is called a myocardial infarction (myo=muscle + cardia=heart + infarction=tissue death), or heart attack in layman’s term. If not swiftly treated, the affected part of the muscle cannot be revived. It dies and is replaced by scar tissue. Long term, this scar tissue will decrease the heart’s ability to pump efficiently, and may lead to ischemic cardiomyopathy (ischemic=decreased blood supply + cardio=heart + myo=muscle + pathy=disease).

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Are you at risk?

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Heart diseases are not caused by one single factor. There are several risk factors that increase your chance of developing heart disease. Knowing your risks is the first step to avoidance.

Factors that put people at increased risk for heart disease are:

High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Family history of heart problems, especially heart attacks and strokes
Sedentary lifestyle
Smoking
Obesity

Heart Disease: Control and Awareness is among the topics featured at the 1st Penang Medical Expo & Malaysian Healthcare Policy Conference (PMEX 2017), to be held at Setia SPICE Convention Centre on 10-12 November 2017. PMEX 2017 is organised by the Penang State Government and Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) in collaboration with Penang Centre of Medical Tourism, Penang Institute, Invest Penang and Malaysia Medical Association, Penang Branch.

PMEX aims to serve as a platform for all interested parties from health-related sectors to communicate, exchange ideas, formulate solutions and create a healthcare network in Malaysia.

For more information, visit:

penangmedicalexpo.org

These products will give you the peace of mind you deserve

by FG Media | Oct 12, 2017 | Branded Content, Lifestyle, Tech

These products will give you the peace of mind you deserve

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Shark Hero Conservation Run 2017 & Pledge Signing Ceremony

by SHCR17 | Sep 20, 2017 | Lifestyle, sports

Shark Hero Conservation Run 2017 & Pledge Signing Ceremony

Acexelent Sdn Bhd (“Acexelent”) announced that Shark Hero Conservation Run 2017 (“SHCR17”) will be held on 18 Nov 2017 in Celebration Centre, Sunsuria City from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. In collaboration with Shark Savers Malaysia and WWF-Malaysia, SHCR17 is organized with the aim of raising public awareness toward the role of sharks in marine life ecosystem and to advocate for shark conservation. The programme of SHCR17 consist of a 4km family themed fun run and carnival styled activities including stage show, magic show, game booths, temporary tattoo booth, photo booth and clown & balloonist. Food & beverages trucks have been arranged to serve the participants during the day.

Adult ticket and child ticket are currently available for RM75.00 and RM65.00 respectively and can be purchased via www.sharkherorun2017.com. Alternatively, public can contact Ms Yen (0162138690) to purchase directly. RM 5.00 from each ticket will be donated to fund administrated by Shark Savers Malaysia. Further detail of SHCR17 are available in www.sharkherorun2017.com

Each participant will be entitled to a goodie bag that carries a Running Jersey , Number Bib, Shark soft toy, medal. Besides, limited edition badges especially designed by Pocohtee & Friends will be given out to participants as milestone rewards. Participants will also be given free vouchers to enjoy themselves in various activities.

During the run, there will be a group of Shark Savers volunteers dressed in shark suits running to the finishing line. Throughout the event day, volunteers will also be conducting shark-themed craft and activities are free for public to take part. In addition, Shark Savers will display educational exhibition aim to raise awareness of the importance of sharks in our ocean and how to make our seafood sustainable. Participants can look forward to two 7 feet long white blank sharks sculpture on the day itself and public is welcomed to take part in painting them to live. The sculptures is constructed by volunteers from Malaysia Institute of Art with recycled materials.

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"Shark conservation requires a long-term approach. We will work with partners to reverse the situation. Hence, I would like to express our appreciation to our organising partner, Acexelent Sdn Bhd and Sunsuria Berhad for this wonderful venue. Thank you for your support!"

Said Alicia Tan, CFO of Shark Savers Malaysia.

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“Sunsuria City is designed and built around the core principles of ‘Smart, Liveable, and Sustainable’ or ‘SLS’ – and we are determined to infuse these elements into everything that we do here. No doubt we have heard the immense role sharks play in the marine biome and here at Sunsuria; conscious of the environmental footprint that we leave behind, we hope to also play our role to host this educational & fun evening at Celebration Centre@Sunsuria City. With this initiative in place, we will continue our quest for a more sustainable township.”

Said Mr. Simon Kwan, Senior Director of Sales, Marketing & Operations of Sunsuria Berhad.

In conjunction with SHCR17, Acexelent is privileged to be able to invite numbers of corporate figures, entrepreneurs and celebrities to join in for shark-no-more pledges. The esteemed guests attended the press conference to sign their pledges and will commit in future to avoid shark products in their personal and organization capacities. Guests were presented with a certificate to recognize their efforts in marine life conservation.

Acexelent is honoured to have the support and contributions of individuals and corporations and without their offering of helps, SHCR17 will not be able to get underway as planned. Acexelent would like to express its gratitude to all its partners and sponsors and will endeavour to make SHCR17 a successful event.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Tel: 016 213 8690

Email: [email protected]

Shark Hero Run 2017 Official Website

Tap Your Way to an Uber Lifestyle – It’s Simple

by FG Media | Sep 7, 2017 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

Tap Your Way to an Uber Lifestyle – It’s Simple

In Malaysian cities, urbanites are always on the go; whether it’s zipping to a business meeting by day, rolling up in style to the hottest hangout on a Saturday night, or mall-hopping during the weekend. However, in getting their way around, locals and tourists sometimes come up against traffic jams, a lack of interconnectivity for public transit, overcrowding and expensive charges (for parking, tolls or fuel).

Since launching in Malaysia more than three years ago, the Uber app has sparked a change in how Malaysia moves.

However, many have yet to embrace the the idea of simply pushing a button and getting a ride. This is why we are focused on creating opportunities to offer people a first try. With Uber, you can simply press a button and choose where you want to go, when you want to go, and in what kind of vehicle you want to go in. This probably doesn’t make sense to you until you’ve experienced the magic of having choice at the touch of a button.

Want to try Uber? Here’s how:

1. How do I download the Uber app?

The Uber app is available FOR FREE on both iOS and Android. Just open up the Apple Store or Google Play and download the app.

2. How do I create an account?

Enter a valid email address and phone number. Once you’ve completed the signup process, a code will be sent to verify your phone number. Verify your account and you’re ready to ride!

3. Where to?

Tap “Where to?” and key in your destination. You’ll have the option to take either an uberX, uberXL or uberBLACK with the fare for each stated there. uberX gives you the most affordable choice for a ride for 1-4 people. For bigger groups of up to 6 people, choose uberXL. And if you feel like splurging a little more once in awhile on a fancy ride – opt for uberBLACK. Remember – the fare you see is the fare you pay, unless you divert from the route. You can also add your favourite or frequent destinations as bookmarks, and that saves you time – instead of selecting that location again and again.

4. Hey… where’s my car?

When your ride is on the way, your driver’s name, car number plate and contact number will be shared immediately. All this helps you know who your driver is. Once in a while, you may encounter a hearing-impaired driver partner. The app will let you know in advance so that when you get on your ride, you’ll be able to sign a “Hello” instead of saying it. That helps, doesn’t it? Just simply check that all details are right when your driver arrives, and you’ll soon be on your way!

5. Oh my… wrong location!

We understand that sometimes you’re in a hurry and may accidentally put in the wrong location. Or if you change your mind on where you want to go, and have that “Oops!” moment and want to change your destination. The good news is… you can! Did you think that was not possible with Uber? We did say we understand you. To change your location, select “Edit” next to your pickup location and key in the new location or drag the pin to a preferred location within the grey circle on the map. Once done, tap the “Confirm” button. Do note, however, there might be a fare increase when you change locations depending on the route, distance and time.

6. How was your ride?

Every rider is valuable to us and that’s why we want to know how your ride went after every trip that you take. You can do so by sharing your rating and feedback in the app itself. This automatically pops up when your trip ends and you can select between 1-5 stars for each driver. And here’s the thing – your driver will rate you too after every trip. We want the Uber experience to be great for both you and your driver. So, remember when you’re riding, ride safe, ride nice!

7. How do I pay?

You can pay for your Uber with both credit card or cash. Select “Payment” from your app menu and add credit card or cash to your payment method, and whichever you select will appear as the preferred payment method automatically.

More #PROTips

The Uber app was designed around YOU. There are additional features you will find useful, which you probably haven’t thought about.

➔ Can I share my whereabouts?

Yes, you can. Simply click on “Share Status” in the app and a real-time map of your route together with the estimated time of arrival will be shared to the contact number you select. Those that receive your ETA can track your journey in real time. And let’s hope you get that grand welcome… or just simply, see your loved ones breathe that sigh of relief, knowing you arrived safely.

➔ Can I book a ride ahead of time?

Sometimes, you want to plan your day ahead of time so that you’ll be punctual for your appointment. For example, if you’re heading to the airport and you know you’ve got to be there a couple of hours before take off. Now, that is a ride you do not want to miss – we surely don’t want you to miss your flight. Hence why Uber also has this special feature called “Schedule a Ride”. This means that with Uber, you can request a ride between 15 minutes to 30 days in advance of your actual intended pickup time. On top of choosing a date, you can also choose a specific pickup time. This function appears as an icon of a car with a clock next to the “Request” button.

➔ Multiple Destinations

With Multiple Destinations, launched recently, riders can now add up to 3 stops. Whether you’re sharing a ride with your friend en route to the airport, or going home after dinner and need to drop off the party on the way, it’s easier than ever to pick up and drop off your friends and family members along the way.

➔ Request for Guests/Loved Ones

Seniors are concerned about losing their mobility as they age, and their loved ones can feel overwhelmed when managing the senior’s transportation needs. So, we’ve definitely been thinking about ways to make our app more accessible to everyone in the family. Making it easier for our users to request or schedule rides for others and keep track of their journey in real time is certainly a great way to start.

➔ 24/7 support

If you need help at any point before, during or after your trip, we want you to know that Uber has a support team that operates round-the- clock every day. You can reach the support team within the app itself – that saves you the hassle of emailing or making a phone call. With the in-app support, rest assured we’ll be able to help you with your query in the quickest time possible. Uber is available in Malaysia in 15 cities – Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang, Ipoh, Seremban, Batu Pahat, Langkawi, Melaka, Kuala Terengganu, Kuantan, Alor Setar, Kuching, Miri, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

Uber is connecting Malaysians one ride at a time.

We believe that every trip is a journey and every journey is a story worth sharing. In conjunction with Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day, we want to celebrate the common thread that links us – being Malaysian, through our #UBERLAGU initiative. So while on a trip with us, record yourself singing a song that, for you, truly defines being Malaysian. It could be any song – we want to see how creative you can get. You stand a chance of winning RM600 worth of Uber credits, so don’t be shy, get singing!

Most importantly, try something good today! It’s time for you to Cuba Uber!

#UberLagu Contest ends on 16 September 2017

How To Remove Stains On White Rubber Soles

by FG Media | Aug 22, 2017 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

How To Remove Stains On White Rubber Soles

Most of us have owned and are obsessed with sneakers. But the white rubber soles of the shoes can get stained easily. Washing your sneakers is easy. The hard part to wash is the white rubber soles area. No matter how hard and how long you scrub on the white area, you will still see the stains.

So, how do you make the white rubber soles look new again without damaging the surface? What is the secret? Finally, there’s an easy way to make the white rubber soles on your sneakers white again.

You will be surprised that you only need these two things which can easily be found in your house. The magic ingredients are soda bicarbonate and baby wet wipes! Here’s how to do it.

Firstly, make a paste with the soda bicarbonate. Mix it with water. The quantity depends on how big the affected area is. Make sure the paste is really thick. Use your fingers to apply the paste onto the dirty areas on the rubber soles. Let it dry overnight. Then, take baby wet wipes to clean the dried paste. You need baby wet wipes because the material is stronger than normal tissue paper. Rub the rubber soles with the wet wipes. Continue to wipe the area to ensure that all the dried paste has come off. Keep going, and you’ll see the difference and be satisfied with the results.

The best thing is, you don’t have to brush hard on the surface, saving your energy and your skin from harsh detergent too! Hope this simple hack will make your life easier.

Tropicana Fills the Market Gap with Reasonably Priced Homes for the Modern Urbanite

by FG Media | Jul 31, 2017 | Branded Content, Lifestyle, place

Tropicana Fills the Market Gap with Reasonably Priced Homes for the Modern Urbanite

The unveiling of Tropicana Corporation Berhad’s new brand extension, Tropicana Urban Homes shows the developer’s dedication to fill the growing consumer need for high quality, accessibly priced homes.

2017 has seen a booming Malaysian population and among the highest numbers of young working class adults in recent history.

This has led more attentive developers such as Tropicana to cater to the market segment, building property to suit the needs and buying power of these home seeking adults.

“Tropicana Urban Homes was conceptualised with young buyers, middle-income professionals, aspiring homeowners and new families in mind, who are priced out of the traditional property market. ”

said Dato’ Yau Kok Seng, Group CEO of Tropicana

According to the Malaysian department of statistics, the Median age for the Malaysian population is now 28 years old, signaling a higher number of working class adults who are around the age when the purchase of a home is among their top priorities.

Tropicana, announcing the launch of its newest portfolio expansion under its Tropicana Urban Homes collection, has said that the development will see a total of 1791 modern apartment units at two of its award winning townships, Tropicana Aman in Kota Kemuning and Tropicana Heights in Kajang.

The developer recognized the need for young working class adults to be based near the city, as transportation and length of travel time continue to be one of the segment’s top concerns. This has led to the strategic selection of the development’s location.

Tropicana Aman is linked to six major highways including KESAS, the Federal Highway, LKSA, ELITE, and SKVE. The Tropicana Heights township is also conveniently 4km away from a transportation hub that harbours both, KTM and MRT stations.

PRICED OUT
OF A HOME

The target demographic of young adults and families have been faced with skyrocketing property prices, properties now see prices ranging from RM 500, 000 and above without a corresponding increase in wages.

Tropicana’s development of Aman 1 and Heights 1 counters the average overpriced home and sees a starting price of a mere RM236, 000, making it the sensible choice for the home buyer.

Through extensive market research, the developer has also found and catered to the demand for self-contained townships and has designed Tropicana Aman and Tropicana Heights to be self sustainable so that every possible amenity is within reach.

Tropicana’s idea behind the concept of a self contained township has led to the incorporation of amenities and facilities such as world class educational hubs, Central parks, Neighbourhood commercial spaces, and recreational hubs within the townships. This caters to the unique needs of young home buyers and families alike.

With the increasing gentrification of the congested city areas, property prices within KL have skyrocketed so that green lungs within developments are now a rarity.

But Tropicana Aman brings with the development a huge 85-acre central park which acts as not only a green lung, but also a recreational space with a with a linear lake and a centrally-located Clubhouse, ringed by a 100-feet wide tree-lined boulevard.

The Tropicana Aman township has also been designed to be a walking and biking community. This has been achieved through the incorporation of a 7km long walking / biking trail to encourage a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. 10 link-bridges and 17 beautiful pavilions are also spread across the Central Park for the enjoyment of Tropicana Aman’s residents.

Tropicana Heights also follows suit with 16 acres being dedicated to the creation of a Central Park that features a 750 meter linear lake, seamless pedestrian walkways, jogging and bicycle tracks, all complemented by beautiful landscaping and parkland views.

Both developments have taken into consideration the various lifestyles of its residents and have catered in layouts suited to both families, and single working adults. Heights 1 consists of 1025 units that vary in size ranging from 449 sq ft to 1783 sq ft while Aman 1 consists of 766 units and is split into two sizes, 870 sq ft, and 1000 sq ft.

These two maiden launches under the Tropicana Urban Homes collection is slated for a 2017 year-end release date.

www.tropicanaurbanhomes.com

For Tropicana Aman enquiries:

Call 1700 81 8868

or visit the Tropicana Aman Property Gallery

For Tropicana Heights enquiries:

Call 1700 81 9566

or visit the Tropicana Heights Show Village

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