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Cigarette price increased to RM16 start from 1 APR

akiboyz — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:47:19 +0800

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Is this one of the affect of GST?

Whatsapp or WeChat?

akiboyz — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:20:14 +0800

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In December 2013, social andmobile agency KRDS designed a ranking of the world’s top 10 instant messaging apps. WeChat was then the world’s leading instant messaging app in the world, followed closely by WhatsApp. In almost a year and a half, the trend has reversed and WhatsApp has overpassed the Chinese app.

So what is the state of affairs regarding these two leading instant messaging apps, along with an analysis of their strategies? How many active users do WeChat and WhatsApp count? Who are the apps’ users and what are their behaviours? What marketing efforts have been undertaken by both apps so far?

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My vote goes to Whatsapp (But recently receive quite a lot of rubbish advertisement )

How about you?

13 GRAMMAR MISTAKES MALAYSIANS SHOULD NOT MAKE

akiboyz — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:52:58 +0800

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Like many other languages in the world, Grammar constitutes a large part of English and if you fail Grammar, you fail English. Nevertheless, Grammar is a very complex and convoluted section that many have problems coping with.

Grammar is taught directly to students in very distinctive parts. For example, tenses, pronouns, verbs, adjectives etc. Some students are able to connect the topics and create an English network in their brain thus they are capable of using them the right way. But those who cannot see the link between these separate aspects may fail to master English. These are the basic common errors that my students and people around me often make.

1. THEN / THAN
Then is used to say 'after that', meaning a subsequent action taken after a first is done. For example:
I am going to eat now. Then I will take a shower.Than is used for comparisons. It is used after a comparative adjective. For example:
Marie is taller than her sister.

2. MANY / MUCH
Many is used for countable nouns whereas much refers to uncountable nouns. For example:
I have many friends. (because we can count our friends)
I love my mother very much. (because we cannot count love)

3. THOUGHT / TAUGHT
Thought is something you have in mind while taught is the past tense for teach. Examples:
I thought you weren't coming.
Mrs. Tan taught me Grammar in school today.

4. LOSE / LOOSE
Lose is the opposite (antonym) of win. You'd say 'I am not going to lose'. However, loose implies the opposite of tight. For example, 'The pants is too loose for me'.

5. AFFECT / EFFECT
Affect is a verb while effect is a noun. You use affect when somebody or something influences another. For example:
The weather affects my mood today.
Effect, on the other hand, is the consequences of somebody's action or an occurrence. Using the above example:
The effect of a bad weather is a bad mood.

6. PRACTISE / PRACTICE & ADVISE / ADVICE
When do you use 'S' or 'C'?
NOUN: practice, advice
VERB: practise, advise
Examples:
I am going to_practise_my piano later.
I have piano_practice_later.
My sister advises me not to skip class.
My sister gave me a good advice.

7. TO / WILL / SHALL / SHOULD / WOULD / CAN / COULD / MAY / MIGHT
Always use the ORIGINAL form of word after the above words. You can't say 'I am going to ate my lunch' or 'I should bought the computer'.
Example of original form of a word: BREAK and NOT breaks, breaking or broke

8. I / ME
'I' should be used as the subject of a sentence while 'me' is an object in a sentence. Usually, the subject is used in front of a sentence or phrase (the person performing the action) while object is used at the back of a sentence or phrase (an action is done towards the person). For example,
I am going to work. (The person I is doing the action of going to work)
My boss will bring me for lunch today. (Bring is the action done towards me)

9. YOUR / YOU'RE
I was wondering if I should highlight this but this seems to be a pretty serious mistake done by most people, especially those who love using short forms on the internet or via text messages.
As obvious as it is, 'your' is a pronoun that carries a meaning of possession while 'you're' is the short for 'you are'.

10. THEY'RE / THEIR / THERE
This is very severe mistake done by my students who are still unable to differentiate the three even after years of learning English.

They're refers to "They are" which could be followed by a verb, noun or adjective. For example:
VERB: They're eating.
NOUN: They're students.
ADJECTIVE: They're tall.

Their is a pronoun used to refer possession to a group of people. For example:
The girls love their mothers._'Their' here refers to the girls._
There is an adverb to point to a specific place or to generalize something within a bounded area. For example:
There is a kitten in the box._A specific place - box_
There are many place in the supermarket._A bounded area - supermarket_

11. ITS / IT'S
The usage of its and it's tells me how vast the difference an apostrophe makes.

Its is a pronoun used to refer possession to an animal, baby of unknown gender or a non-living thing. For example,
The cat is licking its tail._'Its' here refers to the cat._

It's simply means it is.

12. ONE OF THE When you intend to say "one of the", the noun that follows must be plural. For example:One of the boys in my class, One of the children here, etc.

13. PROBABLY / PROPERLY I've seen people using probably as properly and vice versa.Probably = maybe, perhaps
Properly = doing it the right or correct wayThere are many more but these are the very basic ones.Thank you for reading!

Full Article:https://www.cloudhax.com/article/details/22...SHOULD-NOT-MAKE

7th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

akiboyz — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:53:31 +0800

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The 7th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) is set to once again thrill Malaysian and international visitors alike with flight, fun and food. Mark your calendars from Thursday to Sunday, 12-15 March 2015, and prepare to get sky high with all the action. The fiesta returns to its home in Precinct 2, Putrajaya for four consecutive days from 7 AM – 9 PM. ¬From returning favourites to first-time features, be sure to keep a lookout for these 2015 activities and attractions!

It's must be crowded and long queue like past years

Find out 7 Reasons Why You Should NOT Miss the 7th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta!

4 Tips for Choosing the Right Sofa

akiboyz — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 17:47:51 +0800

Aside from the kitchen, we spend a majority of our time relaxing or gathering with friends and family in either our living or family rooms on or around the sofa. Because of this, it is important to choose this piece of furniture wisely, as sofas are often a considerable investment. You’ll want to keep a few guidelines in mind when purchasing a new sofa to be sure that you are choosing the right one for your space.

1. Determine _How_ It Will Be Used

If it is a family room sofa that you’ll be using for lounging, it’s likely you’ll want a deeper sofa. Standard sofa depth ranges anywhere from 36 to 38 inches. If you anticipate using the sofa for curling up and really sinking in, or if a family member is particularly tall, opt for a deeper version, such as one of Restoration Hardware’s Luxe depths that are 41 inches instead.

If the sofa will be used as part of a more occasional sitting area that won’t necessarily be used as your main lounging area, consider a smaller sofa like this 2-seater from Crate & Barrel, which you can pair with a few occasional chairs and an ottoman to create a seating area conducive for conversation where people can sit across from one another rather than side by side on a large couch.

Also consider the logistics of getting the new piece into your space. Be sure that your new purchase is physically able to fit through your home’s doorways, especially if you have an older home. Measure twice to be safe and avoid a big headache! Check with your retailer for delivery and clearance specifications also, as it may have a quick reference tool such as Restoration Hardware’s Delivery Brochure.

2. Stay True to Your Personal Style

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Have you use GOKL Free City Bus Service before?

akiboyz — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:11:56 +0800

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GOKL free city bus service is meant to serve the Kuala Lumpur Central Business District (CBD). It was launched to help improve public mobility in the areas KLCC,Bukit Bintangand Chinatown inKuala Lumpur. Tourists will love the new bus service, as it provides an alternative to the high taxi prices in and around KLCC. Often taxi drivers in this area of KL are reluctant to drive on the meter. Tourists pay fixed prices which sometimes are ten times higher than what it should have been when driving on the meter. See More

Have you use GOKL Free City Bus Service b4? Just wonder how many ppl take this bus..and how often you use? lol

2015: REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY - CHALLENGES & PROBLEMS

akiboyz — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:06:03 +0800

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