In Style ● Hong Kong Galleria Pop Up Store & Expo @ Malaysia

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Hong Kong is one of our most favourite country when it comes to shopping. I have friends who fly to Hong Kong every yearly just to shop for the trendiest and cool products. Now, we don't have to buy a ticket to fly to Hong Kong as we can buy Hong Kong’s most unique and innovative products from its local brands here in Malaysia too!

Thanks to In Style ● Hong Kong for organising the In Style ● Hong Kong Galleria Pop Up Store and Expo in Malaysia. In fact, n Style ● Hong Kong is a large-scale promotion campaign organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) to promote and highlight Hong Kong’s vibrant and unique lifestyle in Malaysia. After a successful launch in Jakarta, Indonesia back in year 2015 and Bangkok, Thailand last year, the HKTDC is hosting its third edition of In Style ● Hong Kong Expo and Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Mandarin Oriental on 7th and 8th of November 2017, hurray!

In conjunction with the In Style ● Hong Kong campaign, In Style pop-up stores will be set up at 2 Cubix outlets between 14 October and 30 November, at 10 MPH outlets between 14 October and 31 December, and at 5 Parkson outlets between 25 October and 8 November. A series of sales promotion, on-ground promotions and in-store activities highlighting Hong Kong lifestyle elements such as design-led products, trendy fashion and culinary experiences with special offers from selected restaurants will be available at the pop-up stores.

The Second KAWS × PEANUTS UT Collection @ UNIQLO

Attention to all Peanuts fans, our favourite Japanese clothing brand, UNIQLO will release a second Peanuts collection for the UT (UNIQLO T-shirts) range with New York-based artist KAWS. The worldwide rollout begins on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Items will be available for men, women, and kids at all UNIQLO stores and at the uniqlo.com online store.

UT is a key component of UNIQLO's LifeWear range, and fuses fashion with authentic pop culture and art graphics from around the world as a tool for expressing the personality and values of wearers. LifeWear is innovative, high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort and made for everyone, everywhere. 

KAWS is internationally renowned for his whimsical artistic aesthetic. The first KAWS × PEANUTS collection was a global sensation on its debut in April this year for the unique graphic settings created for Snoopy and his friends. The collection centerpiece is a casually cool Snoopy in an all-black hue.

Also available will be Snoopy plush toys in large and small sizes that feature KAWS' signature cross-out eyes and are made with fabric that the artist himself selected. The collection will include women's items in response to popular demand so couples and whole families can fully enjoy the fashions.

Miss World Prestige International Pageant 2017

We were honoured to be invited to witness the grand ceremony of “Miss World Prestige International Pageant 2017” on the 12th October 2017. Held at the Grand Ballroom of Sunway Resort Hotel, the ceremony was aimed to be on par with world-class’s Paris Fashion or beauty industry ceremony.

World Prestige International Pageant (WPI) is glad to announce that Gauraro Joaillerie as the main honorary sponsor of 2017 Miss World Prestige International Pageant. “Gauraro Joaillerie is a brand from France Paris that was created at year 1830. Their Name has been synonymous with luxury and influence. They are partnered with one of the most respected names in luxury accessories, give the privileged access to some of the most sought after luxury goods in the world, provided by the same supplier to the royal house of Europe.” said Ms Wong Lee Yuen, Gauraro Joaillerie’s Director.

Beside Gauraro Joaillerie, WPI is also supported by sponsors beow;

Diamond Sponsor : Hai-O Group ; Vintage Collection; STO Malaysia
Platinum Sponsor : Malaysia China Silk Road Entrepreneurs Association ;AGP Group;The Hulo Hotel + Gallery; Ming Feng Marketing Sdn.Bhd.
Gold Sponsor : Fion Poon Fashion; Dynasty Tailors Sdn. Bhd. ; Reborn Beauty House; Dragon Muay Thai ; Power Storm Sdn. Bhd.
Silver Sponsor : De Vouge Wedding Gallery & Academy; Gelly Wee makeup Studio; Miko Galere; Charater International Modeling ; Mekar Subur Sdn. Bhd.

“Miss World Prestige International Pageant” has a theme of “The Beauty of Great Love” with the aim of to make this world a better place at year 2016. WPI believes the beauty begins inside”, all the finalists must possess three qualities of beauty such as outward appearance, inner beauty, and social contributions are qualified to entitle the honorable title of Miss World Prestige International.

Prestige Honorary Advisor, Mr Tan Kee Hock Said “This year we are proudly brought to you the theme of “Dare To dream Create A Wonderful Journey Of Life” of “Miss World Prestige International Pageant 2017”, it allowed us to mobilize and encourage public dare to chase their dream and showcase the talent. We are strong believe each female or women is a diamond, but always an option to be a stone or diamond. we ensure that through a series of training & practicing, selected beauty who must be the best. It’s the matter how they reveal to the journey of success. WPI Strongly urge outstanding female out there choose World Prestige International Pageant as the platform to enhance their wisdom & ability.”

[Review] Marini NaturaleMagic Shampoo & Conditioner

I shampoo and condition my hair almost everyday. With the extensive color, wash and blow dry, my hair condition has become dry and frizzy over the years. That's why I love to go for hair treatment but it cost a bomb to my wallet, hence I am always invest in a good home care to take care my hair from getting worsen.

I was introduced to Marini NaturaleMagic brand by a friend recently. When searching for more information on the brand, I found that MariniNaturale Magic has natural products that proudly made in Malaysia. The price is very reasonable hence I thought why not give it a try.

So, I have tried out the Marini Naturalemagic Kemboja & Bidara Shampoo and Conditioner on my hair lately. My first impression, I like that the shampoo and conditioner comes in a black plastic pump bottle, which made it very easy to pump out the amount that I need every time. Now, let's see how's it work on my hair individually.

Marini Naturalemagic Kemboja & Bidara Shampoo (200ml | RM 30)

Betadine® Daily Feminine Wash Turns Pink in October

October is the Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sadly, breast cancer is a taboo subject that we prefer not to address or talk about openly for many of us.  Do you know that in Malaysia, about one out of five females has been reported with breast cancer and it is the most common cancer from 2007-20111. However, in this day and age, positive changes are making their presence felt in our community. Since the introduction of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the topic of cancer is something that we have learnt not to shy away from.

This year, Betadine® Feminine Wash is supporting the National Caancer Council Malaysia (MAKNA) to #breakthesilence and help more Malaysian women become more aware of cancer prevention. One of the ways to prevent the onset of cancer is to look after your health, as early prevention saves lives. Every single effort, no matter how small, can make a huge difference. 

Staying healthy isn’t just about what you eat and how you live; it’s also about making sure your personal hygiene stays in tiptop shape.

The vagina is home to healthy bacteria known as Lactobacillus. These beneficial organisms are essential for the protection of our intimate area’s micro-environment. Under healthy conditions, this good bacteria in the intimate area environment can help to maintain an optimal pH balance, while preventing unfriendly organisms from thriving. 

In order for the beneficial microorganism to have a healthy population level, prebiotics or good germs play an important role. Most people know that prebiotics are good for the digestive system, but in fact, they can also be beneficial to other parts of our bodies, such as the intimate area.

Watsons Mid Valley Megamall Presents Seamless Payment

A new shopping experience awaits Watsons customers with its latest Watsons store opening, at Level 3, Mid Valley Megamall. The second Watsons store in Mid Valley Megamall aims to provide a more seamless and convenient shopping experience by introducing a wider product variety that engages the shoppers in providing the latest beauty tips and offers. This new store opening was graced by Caryn Loh, General Manager and Country Head, Watsons Malaysia, Rennie Lee, General Manager - Megamall and Perry Ong, Country Manager, Malaysia and Brunei, Mastercard.

During the launch, the new Mastercard Contactless payment system was also introduced, providing a whole new seamless, fast, secure and hassle-free shopping experience. Launched at the new store in Mid Valley Megamall, the latest payment option enables shoppers at Watsons to use their Mastercard debit or credit card or contactless-enabled device with just a tap on a contactless terminal. Apart from simplicity and speed, Mastercard Contactless provides peace of mind by offering a safe way to pay, supported with multi-layered security. Watsons’ customers will also receive instant rebates and exclusive offers in-store and online during the campaign launch period. 

“Watsons partnership with Mastercard delivers a seamless and unique customer shopping experiences, which are hassle and worry-free. The objective of the partnership is to advocate and drive shoppers to go for a cashless and contactless customer experience with Watsons using Mastercard Contactless. Mastercard provides state-of-the-art technology that matches Watsons’ DNA which focuses on delivering latest innovations to suit customer needs”, said Caryn Loh 罗宝霞, General Manager and Country Head of Watsons Malaysia.
“More and more Malaysians today are enjoying the speed, convenience and security that come with contactless payments, where we have seen growth in transactions in the hundreds of thousands. Our collaboration with Watsons, a leading health & beauty retailer in Asia, adds further excitement to the mix, by providing attractive rewards that will further enliven the overall shopping experience. Together with Watsons, Mastercard is committed to make payments seamless and safe whilst also promoting emerging payments which offer an ideal solution to tackle everyday transactions in seconds, with a just a tap,” said Perry Ong, Country Manager, Malaysia and Brunei, Mastercard. 

Watsons’ shoppers can enjoy an instant rebate of RM10 with minimum spend of RM100 when using their Mastercard Contactless card at any Watsons store nationwide from now onwards, where it is applicable to the first 20,000 customers. Apart from contactless offers, Watsons will also offer Mastercard cardholders free delivery with a minimum purchase of RM50 for the first 20,000 customers that shop on watsons.com.my or via the Watsons mobile app. Besides that Watsons VIP member can also enjoy exclusive deals via Watsons Mobile App on every Wednesday. 

Malaysia is in World Spotlight with Baton's Visit

Malaysian is familiar with Commonwealth Games as we have held it back in year 1998. 20 years later, the XXI Commonwealth Games will be held in Australia’s premier beach-side city of the Gold Coast next year, from 4-15 April 2018. It is set to be one of the most memorable and picturesque Games ever staged.

In conjunction with this, Malaysia has welcome the 2018 Commonwealth Games Queen’s Baton Relay this October as part of the longest and most accessible relay in Commonwealth history on the way to the host city, Australia’s Gold Coast.

The XXI Commonwealth Games will involve more than 6600 athletes and officials with thousands of international visitors expected to flock to the popular holiday city known for its golden beaches, world-class attractions and easy-going lifestyle.

In fact, the Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) began at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, Monday, March 13, 2017, when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will place her message to the Commonwealth inside the GC2018 Baton.

The Baton will travel 230,000km over 388 days through 70 Commonwealth nations on its journey to, and across, Australia and eventually to the Gold Coast for the Games’ Opening Ceremony where the Queen’s message will be read.

The Baton has arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, October 16, 2017 before departing on Saturday, October 21 for Brunei. The best part of Malaysian stop is we got to meet Borobi, the blue surfing koala and official mascot for the 2018 Games, flying in specially from the Gold Coast to join the Queen’s Baton Relay in Malaysia. Borobi will appear in Malaysia only in the whole South East Asia region, how lucky we are. Borobi is so cute in real, many people has took the chance to take pictures with him.

Malaysia Online Stationery Store

I personally love to shop stationery as I still using the old method to write down notes on papers. Stationery department is the session that I and my children would always spend money at when we go to a bookstore. Now, with the technology we can even shop for stationery from home or any places with Internet access from online stationery store, hurray!

I recently found the online stationery store that is originated from Malaysia. Sassy is an online gift and a lifestyle store that has almost everything we need. From Journals, diary, notebook, planners, files, clip board, listpad and many more. You can even buy mugs and tumber from Sassy, isn't it cool?

I have received some samples from sassy over the mail last week. The parcel was heavy because it contains some essential stationery as you seen here. It was nicely wrapped hence the items inside was in good condition. At first glance, I love their classy and bold but not too fancy designs. Their products are priced at fair price, Sassy is indeed a great stationery Malaysia for all of us.

Overall, I appreciate that all the items are in premium quality. It is a joy when writing down my thoughts on their notebooks because the good paper quality.

Every Woman Deserves The Right Bra

Recently I have learnt that the different crafting, cutting, stitching, testing to fitting of a bras is different for every woman, all thanks to Neubodi. Founded in 2008, Neubodi is a lingerie brand that represents an effortless body transformation through providing the right fit of beauty and confidence for every modern day woman. As the leading bra expert in choosing the right size and cup that fits, you’ll be able to find lingerie to cater to sizes A to I. Neubodi offers one-of-a-kind personalised fitting solutions where the friendly shop assistants will help you get the right fit with the right bra-fitting guide and help you discover the best styles that accentuate body curves ad assets. Find the right fit for yourself and you’ll definitely ooze confidence from within.

Grounded as the first ever Bra Fitting Specialist in Malaysia, with the emphasis of giving their customers a professional fitting experience upon every lingerie purchase, Neubodi ensure all our bra-fitting professionals are impeccable at providing a warm personalised fitting solution that includes choosing and sharing the methods of wearing a right-fitted bra, as well as the concept of proper brassiere care. On top of statistical measurements, Neubodi practices a holistic fitting method - an impeccable fitting technique using the ears, eyes and touch. This means that in addition to listening to customers’ personal preferences and expectations, Neubodi would also identify their height, built and posture, hence using a unique hand measuring technique to help them find the right bra that is best suited to their shape.

In fact, all Neubodi stores provide a pleasant, inviting ambiance to ensure that every customer feels at home while being personally fitted by our bra-fitting professionals. From lighting to furniture arrangement, Neubodi has placed a great attention to detail to enhance an intimate customer experience.

Do you know that each of Neubodi bra goes through at least 45 stages of assembly with over 60 different parts of materials to create an impeccable fit? I bet many of us don't know that. Thanks to Neubodi I have learnt some tips from my recent fitting with the bra expert.

I have visited Neubodi headquarter at Kota Damansara to have my first fitting session with the brand. It was a very different experience from other brands that I have tried before. Firstly, the expert doesn't measure by tape, but with her hands. She has correctly identified my breast size and cups using her magic hands, amazing!

Australian International School Recognised as First Visible Learning School in the World

As a parents of two, I emphasize a lot on my kids' educational journey. Education begins in early years, we as a parents should let our child explore, extend and excel in their academy. In fact, Education today is no longer about the consumption of knowledge. Schools today are preparing their students for challenges in real life and imparting skills that they would use in a highly competitive 21st century. With that, the role of a teacher in moulding citizens of the future is an ever important one and the learning approach in schools needs to change to reflect the needs of the future.

The Australian International School Malaysia, a part of Taylor’s Schools, knows how the delivery of an international curriculum is and has invested in equipping its teachers and students with a new teaching and learning method called the Visible Learning approach alongside the Australian curriculum. The school which has offered an Australian education in Malaysia for the past 17 years, held a launch ceremony on Thursday, 12 October 2017 to announce that it is the first Certified Visible Learning School in the world. This is testimony to its commitment to deliver outstanding teaching and learning practices at its beautiful campus in Seri Kembangan.

We were honoured to be invited to witness this memorable moment at the launch event. We have saw a lot of great performances by the talented students from AISM before the event began.

“The number one thing that differentiates an impactful teacher from others is their passion about children’s learning; a teacher who has taken time and effort to build up trust between themselves and the student. We are working hard to ensure this in our schools,” says BK Gan, President of Taylors Schools.

[Review] Lunior Deer Placenta Plus Enteric-Coated Soft Gel

I first heard about deer placenta health supplement on a workshop that I attended months ago. According to the speaker, deer placenta is the latest health supplement that provides many benefits including youthful and improve blood circulation.

So coincidentally, my friend has introduced me the Lunior Deer Placenta Plus Enteric-Coated Soft Gel last week. Hence, I grabbed the golden chances to try it out since many people has already consuming it with good feedback.

As we know, placenta is a vital organ that is naturally needed for exchange of nutrients between the mother and the fetus. Ancient Chinese people explored the power of placenta as a source rich in nutrition, which nourishes the human body. Now, Deer placenta is preferred over other sources of placenta as New Zealand deer is known to be disease-free and a rich source of nutrients as well as certain growth factors which could be used for restoration of skin health and other benefits. The product is farmed from best sourced of New Zealand deer.

Made by Alpha Laboratories (NZ) Limited in New Zealand, Lunior Deer Placenta Plus Enteric-Coated Soft Gel comes in a 30 soft gels pack. Each soft gel contains 100mg deer placenta extract (20:1, equivalent to deer placenta fresh 2000mg), 200 mg Grape Seed Oil, 180mg Squalene and 50mg Lyophilised Royal Jelly Powder.

HyppTV Celebrates The Joy of Deepavali with Children from Agathians Shelter

In conjunction with the Festival of Lights, HyppTV, TM’s award winning TV & Video Streaming service available on multiple platforms in Malaysia has treated 20 underprivileged children from Agathians Shelter to a special movie screening of 'Cars 3', accompanied by their caretakers at GSC The Gardens Mall last Thursday.

Mr Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President of New Media, TM, Miss Inthira, Council Member and representative of Agathians Shelter together with 20 children from Agathians Shelter

In fact, HyppTV’s has held a series of Deepavali community-oriented activities including this special movie screening and a donation drive campaign to raise funds and collection of household items for the shelter.

(L - R) – Mr Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President of New Media, TM handing over mocked cheque worth RM7,000 to Miss Inthira, Council Member and representative of Agathians Shelter

We were honoured to witness this memorable moment with the underprivileged children at the event. Before the movie screening, Jeremy Kung, Executive Vice President, New Media handed over cash contributions and shopping vouchers worth RM7,000 to Miss Lotus, a volunteer education planner and representative of Agathians Shelter. Part of the contributions were gathered through a donation drive held recently at the lobby of Menara TM for Warga Keluarga TM as well as members of the public.

Jeremy said, “Deepavali is one of the most significant festivals for the Indian community, and it is a perfect opportunity to spend quality time and bond with family and loved ones as we celebrate new beginnings. So at HyppTV, we intend to bring light and joy to the children from Agathians Shelter this Deepavali with the donation as well as the movie screening as a special treat.”

“In addition to this, we wish to extend the spirit of giving to more Malaysians and our customers through our on-going ‘Tambah Lagi’ campaign. In the spirit of Deepavali, we will be giving a 15 days free viewing period of all the channels in Varnam Pack to showcase our wide content offerings, bringing only the best Indian content line-ups for continuous enjoyment during the festivities. Furthermore, you can enjoy these channels not only at the convenience of your living room, but also anywhere while on the move with HyppTV Everywhere mobile app,” he added.

We knew that the kids from Agathians Shelter have truly enjoyed the special screening of “Cars 3” movie with popcorns and juices from their joyous faces. Good job to HyppTV.

Cost of Living – is it a Needs or Wants?

Have you ever calculated your cost of living? In this modern World, there are so many things we can buy from the shopping malls and even from home online. Do you always buy what you want and is all of them what you need?

For me, I would always ensure I buy something essential that I need, and I control myself when I see something nice to have but I don't really need. Simple because, wants may change over time, I might be regret the next day for spending something that I don't need.

Let me share with you some examples;

I need a pair of nice pants for working purposes.

I don't really need a nice dress for the latest fashion. I might probably wear it once or not even wearing it.

See, that's how I differentiates wants and needs. Sadly, I have many friends that shop because they see something nice. Over time, they have many debts from their credit cards, loans and it has eventually affected their financial status.

Thanks to KPDNKK, we can now check the latest price for essential items from their website and their app to become a smart consumer. For instance, KPDNKK has just announced the 16 controlled items for the coming Deepavali festival. From there, we consumer would know the price of the essential items for the festive.

With the habit of asking ourselves if something is a need or a want, we would eventually learn to set the spending priorities and save the money for things we really need.

[Concert] Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Jiritsu / 而立

The last time I been to concert at Plenary Hall, KLCCCC was a few years back. I am so excited that I am going to be there again tomorrow for the 'Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Jiritsu' concert.

Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy Jiritsu / 而立 

Date: Wed, 18 Oct 17

Time: 3 to 6pm

Venue: Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

As a big fans of Faye Wong, I know about Final Fantasy back to my teenage time. I love her sang “Eyes on Me” which was truly a hit back in 2006.

And now, I am going to listen the music live with my elder daughter. I feel really excited and can't wait! Sharing with you more details about Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY JIRITSU / 而立 below.

Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY presents a new series of orchestral concerts: FINAL FANTASY 30th Anniversary - JIRITSU. Including a spectacular musical tribute to 30 years of FINAL FANTASY, music from FINAL FANTASY XV and a visual experience to accompany the show, SQUARE ENIX, AWR Music and Impact Live/Creon Asia bring this once in a lifetime live show to Kuala Lumpur's Planerary Hall on 18th October. Featuring Japanese video game composer Nobuo Uematsu in attendance and a full symphony orchestra conducted by Grammy award-winner Arnie Roth, this multimedia experience combines stirring HD screen images to match the soaring emotions of SQUARE ENIX's world-renowned FINAL FANTASY video game series.

Traditional Remedies for Kidney Stone

I have a lot of friends and relatives suffering from kidney stone. It is so painful and sometimes even need to go for a surgery to take out the kidney stone. For mild case like me, I would suffer from mild pain and sometimes pain on urination. But, I am glad that there is a traditional remedies for kidney stone removal which I have tried recently. The GlamoHealth juice that is made from traditional village formula.

GlamoHealth juice contains a lot of ingredients to benefit us from kidney stone, including lemon, beetroot, leafflower, basil, honey, celery leaves, pomegranate, soursop leaves, and snake grass leaves. As you can see, these botanical ingredients are good to the body. In fact, it does not only helps in kidney stones, it also helps for heart disease.

GlamoHealth juice comes in a plastic bottle packed in paper box. The bottle cap is sealed securely before open. It comes with a small measurement plastic cup too which is useful and made consumption easier.

The juice is quite concentrated. Most importantly, it taste good, not too sweet but soury sweet which I really like. I normally drink 30 ml of it on every meal. I also make sure I drink enough of water (at least 8 glasses) every day to help ease the passage. After drinking GlamoHealth juice for 2 days, I noticed that my urination is smoother and not as painful as previously anymore. I do not have any pain nor discomfort after consuming it. In fact, the best result could be seen after consuming it for one to two weeks.

Donate. Support. Recycle @ Neubodi Bra Drive 2017

Neubodi Bra Drive is back for the 5th consecutive year. This year, Neubodi Bra Drive is running from now until 5th November 2017. As Malaysian lingerie specialist brand, Neubodi has once again support the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month with this month-long “Donate. Support. Recycle” Bra Drive campaign.

Public can drop-off any unwanted or used bras in Neubodi “Bra Banks” at any Neubodi stores nationwide. Neubodi will donate gently-used items to victims of sex trafficking, enabling their rehabilitation into society as they warn a livelihood selling second-hand bras. Beneficiaries of the “Donate” initiative are communities in Malaysia, Cambodia, Nepal, India and Africa including those in poverty for whom bras are sough-after essential item – providing comfort and self-esteem.

Keeping textile away from the landfills, bras not suited for donation will be collected by Neubodi's strategic partner, Life Line Clothing. Using proprietary technology, raw materials of bras such as spandex, nylon, metal wire and plastics will be converted into reusable solid fuel commonly used to power industrial boilers and generators. This “Recycle” initiative is Malaysia's first activity of its kind.

Neubodi has partner with Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) to increase public awareness that breast cancer is 'gender blind', and promote the importance of self-examination and early detection while raising funds for BCWA's “Hospital Angels” programme. In this initiative, trained specialists will visit newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and help them learn to cope with the disease in an encouraging and positive environment. Funds are raised via Neubodi's “Pedal Forward” cycling convoy that concluded on 7th Oct 2017, and exclusive sales from its GO PINK collection during the launch at 1 Utama Shopping Centre last weekends, where RM 10 from every PINK BRA purchase will be donated to BCWA.

World Sight Day 2017 'Make Vision Count' by Focus Point

I have been supporting World Sight Day for many years. World Sight Day (WSD) is a global initiative to raise awareness on preventable blindness and vision impairment. There are approximately 285 million people in the World live with low vision and blindness. In fact, 80% of it was actually preventable, either by early detection of eye problem or by having it cured by a treatment or surgery, or it can be easily solved by just having a pair of prescription glasses.

There's always some CSR campaigns running in conjunction with World Sight Day each year. This year, I felt honored to participate the World Sight Day 2017 'Make Vision Count' CSR Campaign initiated by leading vision care group, Focus Point. With the aim of advocating eye and vision care amidst rising vision impairment and eye problem incidences in Malaysia.

World Sight Day 2017 - 'Make Vision Count' by Focus Point Event

Date: 9 Oct 2017 to 15 Oct 2017

Time: 10am to 10pm

Venue: LG2 Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid

According to media reports of year 2016, 54 out of every 1000 Malaysians suffer from low-vision impairment owing to health defects, as revealed by the Health Ministry's National Optometry Services Head Dr. Nur Zahirah Husain.

She added that an estimated 15000 people nationwide suffer from low-vision impairment based on statistics obtained from government hospitals. Among the factors causing this are diseases, for instance glaucoma, diabetes, age-related degeneration, cataracts, retinal disease and uncorrected refractive error.

During the launch of Focus Point's World Sight Day 2017 'Make Vision Count' event at Blue Concourse, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre, Dato' Liaw Choon Liang, President & CEO of Focus Point Holdings Berhad said: “This year marks our 6th year running the WSD event. We are excited and proud to be part of global effort in raising pubic awareness on the importance of vision care and eye health. It is also very much in line with the company's philosophy of giving back to the community”