Archive for September, 2017

Does reading improve the language?

Posted on September 30th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

There’s an old saying – “The deeper you go, the more likely you will discover something of value.” Some three or four years back, I was to the core intrigued.. read more

Are the wild portulacas edible?

Posted on September 29th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Yes,they are not only edible but very nutritious as well.Chinese has been using wild portulacas as herbs and vegetables as well.It is known as Machixian(???? in Chinese.Hakka name is Laoshuer(????.It.. read more

CHAPTER 82, AL-INFITAR (THE SPLITTING) {Islam}

Posted on September 28th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Introduction This short chapter of nineteen verses was revealed in Mecca and it is named from the word in the first verse, infitarat, which means to split or cleave asunder. .. read more

Delicious Prawn Petai Sambal Dish

Posted on September 27th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

We kick off our sambal fortnight with a heartwarming story from Alex. Let us tell you that her feisty grandmother’s sambal is kick-ass, and she is delighted to share it.. read more

Eat more vegetables and fruits every day

Posted on September 26th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

A new report from the CSIRO shows four in five Australian’s aren’t eating enough fruit and veg. This week the CSIRO released the findings of Australia’s largest ever health survey (145,975 respondents).. read more

Forbidden times for prayer {Islam}

Posted on September 25th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Question There is Hadith in Bukhari and Muslim regarding the forbidden time of prayers and it emphasizes not to pray during sunrise or sunset because the SUN is traveling in.. read more

Benefits of uphill, downhill walking

Posted on September 24th, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Walking more downhill or more uphill in an exercise routine can have a differing effect on whether a person is more likely to improve levels of fats in their blood.. read more

Delicious Deep-fried Tenggiri Fish Meal

Posted on September 23rd, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

I grew up on these deep fried Tenggiri fish. It is a common fish in South East Asia cooking, and besides being known as Tenggiri, my mum refers to it more often.. read more

The Sacred Month of Muharram {Islam}

Posted on September 22nd, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar (Hegira) Calendar. It is one of the four sacred months about which the Quran Says (what means): {Indeed, the number.. read more

CHAPTER 29, AL-ANKABUT (THE SPIDER) {ISLAM}

Posted on September 21st, 2017 · Posted in Blog, General, Personal

Introduction This 69-verse chapter was revealed in Mecca and like all Meccan chapters it discusses belief, the fundamentals of faith and the Oneness of God.  The Spider, as it is.. read more