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UNSUNG HEROES THEY, TOO, DESERVE RECOGNITION The New Straits Times recently published an article on Sybil Kathigasu, Malaya's only female recipient of the George Medal for courage. The article highlighted calls for the wartime nurse, who was held captive and tortured during World War 2, to be included in our history books. Writer highlights other unsung heroes who deserve a spot. It is time to start recognising unsung heroes who have contributed to the nation without seeking money or glory. Badan Warisan Malaysia president Elizabeth Cardosa said it was imperative to recognise individuals or communities that have contributed to the development of Malaysia, its people and its way of life. "We should celebrate all of them, not just confine our history books to personalities who are primarily from the political or economic arenas." She said these included personalities in the fields of teaching, science, medicine, sports as well as community leaders. Cardos...

To microwave or not? Consider the implications that microwaved foods may have on your physical wellbeing. When it comes to food preparation, we are always looking for ways to simplify and shorten the time spent on cooking, and one of the tools meant to make it more convenient to reheat food quickly is the microwave. In the United States and other Western countries, the microwave has been a common household item for over 30 years since it was invented after World War II, revolutionising the way food is prepared and cooked. If you do an Internet search for recipes that use the microwave exclusively to cook a dish, you will find many resources, and this is very convenient for people who live in small, constrained spaces without a proper kitchen. But while the microwave is an easy-to-use tool, what are the consequences that may arise from long-term usage? How microwaving works? At the end of World War II, microwaves were invented from military radar technology. I...

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Pemakanan Sihat Ramai daripada kita mengabaikan makanan sihat dan tidak lagi mengikut piramid makanan yang disarankan Kementerian Kesihatan. Kalau diperhatikan, masyarakat kita makan sepanjang masa - malah selepas jam 12 tengah malam masih ada yang melepak di kedai kopi menikmati nasi lemak atu roti canai. Tidak hairanlah jika Malaysia menduduki tangga pertama di rantau Asia Tenggara kerana mempunyai rakyat paling gemuk seiring kadar obesiti yang semakin meningkat setiap tahun. Itu belum dikira peningkatan pesakit kencing manis, darah tinggi atau kolesterol tinggi yang semuanya mempunyai kaitan rapat dengan tabiat makan. Semua orang tahu kita perlu mengamalkan pemakanan seimbang. Makanan seimbang dapat menjauhkan kita daripada pelbagai penyakit. Makanan seimbang bermaksud makanan yang menyumbang semua nutrisi diperlukan badan seperti karbohidrat, protein, lemak, serat, bahan galian, vitamin dan asid lemak dalam kuantiti secukupnya. Pemakanan yang sihat seharu...

LOVE KNOWS NO BOUNDS Theirs was the ultimate love - a love for their country Our nation experienced its darkest hours during the Japanese Occupation. For almost three years and nine months local civilians endured untold atrocities at the hands fo their new master, the Japanese Imperial Army. Thousands died at the hands of dreaded secret police and its hooded informers. With a mere point of a finger, a civilian standing in line had his or her fate sealed. Countless fathers, sons, mothers and daughters were taken away by the kempetai, never to be seen again by their bereaved families. In the midst of the doom and gloom, many ordinary Malayans stood up to be counted, contributing in their own way to help end the occupation. Their willingness to pay the ultimate price for freedom will never be forgotten. Let us all take sometime to reflect on the scrifices of these gallant Malayans who gave their greatest love to the nation. DEATH BEFORE DISHONOUR The intelligence, ale...