Life as a Muslim

This topic is not specifically more prefer to Muslim people that always connected to terrorism but this is about general knowledge for everyone. I had been through some tough time like people would call you as a terrorist just because of your religion and belief. I mean we live in 21st century now, why we want to mention something that I think we should see this in different perspective. I bet a lot of people want an explanation for the 9/11 and start blaming all the Muslims about it but I think some of us already understand it. 

It's really hurtful when people start looking at you cynically once you tell them that you're a Muslim. Can you imagine how is it feels like when you go to the airport and you're wearing Hijab/ Niqab and all the cops kind of like looking at you like "why is this girl want to wear something like this like a ninja or something", it's really bothering. I have to admit this that I do wear Hijab but I'm not that religious because I only wear it when I feel I want to and sometimes I don't. I know it sounds wrong but I can't be a hypocrite and lie to myself. 

Life as a Muslim in a country that full of non-Muslim people is hard. The reason is because their treat to us is really different than the way they treat other people. Their look to us is some kind of like we are a statue that have no feelings. Let's compare this thing to racism, Muslim and non-Muslim = white people and black people. Both are same actually the difference only one is racism based on religion and the second one is racism based on skin color and background. If we can get over with the racism between black and white people so why not religion. I'm not trying to be mean or something but I just want to give clear comparison.

I wish I could change this perspective to positive view, so that people can see that we're normal human being just like others. 

How to have an effective presentation

Getting nervous during presentation is normal. Sometimes our palms start sweating and getting cold, plus sometimes we can feel our hands shaking. There is nothing we want to embarrass of about this because everyone had been through this kind of situation but once you get used to this the nervous will fade away slowly.

First we should know the context of presentation. What is presentation? Presentation is a form of communication with an audience. The object of a presentation is to transmit information and opinions to an audience in your own words, within a limited amount of time. Actually there are several techniques can be used in doing presentation that are mind mapping, outlining and using specific organizational patterns. 

Next, we going to talk about the presentation process:

1.  Be clear about the topic
2. Find out about your audience 
3. Choose the best structure of your presentation
4. Prepare the content
5. Prepare the visual aids
6. Rehearse the presentation
7. Check the venue of the presentation
8. Deliver the presentation & handle questions

Before you start your presentation you have to find out the four 'W', which means:

• Who will I be speaking to?
• What they already know about the topic?
• What will they want to know about my topic?
• What do I want them to know by the end of my presentation?

For the introduction you need to make an interesting intro because attention span of audience is very high in the beginning, but starts to fall after 10 minutes. The most important thing is we have to ensure that our audience understand what we really want them to know so I think we should focus more on the objective of the presentation. 

For the body of the presentation, if you're working in group you have to divide points with your members so  there is going to be no clash or confusion to take turn to present. While you presenting you need to give a lot of examples to make your audience understand your point. Probably you can use visual aids like videos or audios, drawings, maps, charts etc but make sure the duration is not that long. Be alert, don't exaggerate while you're presenting your point because sometimes it can confuse your audience, just keep it simple as long as they can understand it. Some people present their point kind of like too fast because they can't wait for their turn to get over but I think that is unprofessional. So make sure you pause between sections and then sum up your point that you have covered.

For the conclusion, just give your opinion about the chapter or topic that you're presenting or maybe give recommendations. 

Talking about nervousness while doing presentation, you have to remind yourself to;

• Smile! your audience will react warmly
• Treat audience as your friends
• Confess that you are nervous
• Take a few deep breaths
• Be well-prepared
• Practice giving your presentation before actual occasion
• Be organized
• Control any nervous habits like rubbing your face, stretching your head, twiddling with watch/pen etc

While delivering your presentation, you have to pay more attention to your;

• Voice quality
• Time limit
• Gestures & postures
• Involving the audience 
• Question & answer sessions
• Using notes
• Pronunciation
• Speed
• Clarity
• Eye contact
• Stand straight
• Face questions with confidence, clearly and briefly
• Do not read your slides or text and also do not memorize 

So there are some tips that maybe useful for you I hope it helps and GOOD LUCK with your presentation =)

Local Vacation in Malaysia

Malaysia is the only country that is rich in multi-day vacation because of racial diversity. Malaysians should take the opportunity to fill this holiday with a variety of ways for a holiday not only to foster friendship or family relationship, but can contribute to economic growth. In this regard, Malaysians should fill the tub holidays as proverb says, "Travel far, wide experience". 

One of the recommended form of vacation is a holiday culture. People should spend their time off to visit the cultural centers. This is because it can facilitate people in this country know the other's unique cultures and what is so interesting about it. There is no doubt that Malaysia is a country with diverse ethnic Malay, Chinese, Indian, and so, are able to maintain harmony in the country, without causing race riots. Every ethnicity has its own cultural identity and  this phenomenon can be seen in terms of foods, dances, costumes, festive season, and so forth. For example, during celebrations or open house, ethnic races will be mutually visit each other.

On the other hand, Malaysians also can find a way to spend their free time by travel holidays to various destinations of nature in our country. People should take the opportunity to explore natural resources such as inshore the Sungai Pahang, National Park, Queensland, Mount Kinabalu or other natural destination for a rare visit. This can increase the experience and knowledge at the same time inculcate the positivity to start love the nature. We can take an an example like Langkawi Island still have the beauty of the environment that have not been tainted by the rapidly development. Natural resources must be preserved so  that future generations would be able to enjoy this divine gift. 

Economically,  I know no one can be separated from the word 'shopping' and I know most Malaysians spent their time to shop during their holidays. The main reason is because during the festive season holidays or weekends, shopping is one of the interesting activity to do especially for ladies or women. But do we alert that by doing this it can help in generate the economy of our country.

Indeed, Malaysians should spend their time with all kind of ways as they prefer to because this can help in joint the family since most parents nowadays too hectic with their career. Therefore, I urge Malaysians to travel within their own country because we can get everything that we want which is sometimes its hard to find it in some other place. 

Mabul Island

Mabul Island

Mabul Island

Only in Borneo

Probably some people are familiar with the word Borneo but here I would like to expose about the most cheapest place where you can spend your time and money without regret. I bet a lot of people looking for the best place to spend their time at the place that feel like a heaven. Only in Borneo which is located in Sabah (Malaysia) that flooded with beautiful view where you can get anything you want, not just for shopping or mall but also the place where you can spend your time with your loved ones. 

You don't need thousands of dollars to spend here if you are an economic type of person. All you have to consider is the cost for you to fly here but once you got here everything will be shock you off because every stuff that we have definitely cheap and something that you can't believe. The best strategy to have the cheapest vacation here is you don't have to stay in a hotel but stay in chalet which is located in islands. In Borneo we have 21 Islands which is going to confuse you to which island you want to go but I would like to recommend you to go to Mabul Island. Mabul Island is one of the best island in Sabah and its really popular among tourists. 

The cost can be estimated roughly from $2000-$3000 for a week to stay in the chalet including package airport-hotel-airport transfer within Kota Kinabalu on arrival and departure day. Ground transfer within Tawau-Semporna-Mabul Island and return by van/coach and boat.Two scheduled transfer from Tawau airport to Sempornal-Mabul (1st Schedule will at 7.45am. 2nd Schedule at 2.20pm). Twin share semi-detached chalet accommodation at Mabul Island. 3 meals a day PLUS light snacks serve all day and beverages while at the Dive Resort (excluding alcoholic and/or carbonated drinks). 3 boats dives a day between Kapalai, Mabul and Sipadan (except on the 1st day and last day) unlimited jetty house reef dive (conditions apply). Boat, tanks, weight and weightbelts.

So for those that have deep in love with ocean and with the sea world I think this is the PERFECT PLACE FOR YOU.