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Editor’s Note Welcome to the year 2020! Other than being a numerically auspicious date that stands as a gateway of a fresh new decade, we have achieved another outstanding milestone by powering through 2019. In the previous year, we applaud the frontier of artists that emerged into a new horizon, and not forgetting our very own homegrown graphic artists and filmmakers who also deserve an honourable mention. We have also tackled agendas on climate change and continue to make efforts to maintain a sustainable lifestyle. The recent events concerning Covid-19 struck a snag in the tourism industry resulting in a major economical drop nationwide. In light of this, we provide affordable deals to encourage domestic
tourism, especially here in Sabah. Take this opportunity to take an adventure around our beautiful Sabah and educate ourselves on the amazing cultures and traditions that we live amongst. We also feature advice and facts about the incredible habit of vaping sweeping the teenage world by storm. This staggering topic is very much deemed relevant amongst concerned parents and teachers. Our magazine has also started a new Car Culture segment where we hope to capture the car enthusiast scenes and events in Sabah. Hope you enjoy this issue!
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AQUAPONICS NO SOIL, NO WASTE
Aquaponics is the combined culture of fish and plants in recirculating water systems. It is an environmentally sustainable agricultural method based on the concepts of minimal water use and minimal impact on environmental water quality in comparison to traditional agricultural methods. The water and animal life underneath supplies everything the plants need to survive and thrive. Who does not want a food production system with endless options to grow fruit and vegetables at home? This economical and sustainable lifestyle is rapidly taking over the world by storm. Aquaponics require less space and is allows you to place plants closer to each other. Due to the fact that the plants roots are underwater, overcrowding will be prevented. Growing food using aquaponics does not involve any soil, producing fresh food without weeding. Another benefit of aquaponics is the fact that you can grow your own food without any soil pests. Aquaponics is designed in a way that prevents soil pest infestation and pesticide toxins. The recirculation of water provides the plants with a sufficient amount of water resulting in no need to constantly water your plants. You use up to 90% less water in comparison to conventional farming. The great dynamics and capacity of aquaponics makes it easy to place numerous plants in a confined space. In comparison to the production of food conventionally in the ground, aquaponics require provides you food faster and at three to four times the density. No weeding, soil pests and the amazing aquaponics system allows you to grow your own food without investing so much time. On average, aquaponics requires 66% less energy in comparison to conventional gardening. The aquaponics system can be placed at any height you like. 05 |
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Therefore, bending and straining your back will not be necessary as often as conventional gardening usually entails. Your own production of food will lead to a healthier way of life. Eating natural food without any chemicals is for most people the number one reason to invest in an aquaponics system. The natural process of growing food at home balances conventional aquaculture, fish with hydroponics, plants cultivating in water. Investing in an aquaponics system makes it easy to reproduce using minimum natural resources. This lifestyle gives you the opportunity to grow food in an environmentally friendly way. Combining the production of organic vegetables and fish in natural ecosystem makes it possible to feed your entire family. Aquaponics provides you with fresh organic food all year round, spending minimum amount of time and money in order to grow your own sustainable vegetables!
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HOW AQUAPONICS SYSTEM WORKS
In Sabah, special emphasis is being given to aquaculture in the Ministry’s blueprint. The future of the vegetable industry in Sabah is very bright with the introduction of nature-friendly technology that will boost both production and value of the commodities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry would design schemes that assist farmers to go modern using green sustainable technology via aquaponic and hydroponic system. Universiti Sabah Malaysia is also doing a research on aquaponics system at the Borneo Marine Research Institute. Though this is a relatively new system in Sabah, our magazine got in touch with 2 private entrepreneurs who are already running the aquaponic system in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan. Here’s what they have to share about their system to the general public.
UMS Aquaponics Research Mr. Michael Lee - Sandakan I discovered Aquaponics accidentally by chance while reading & researching about farming own home-grown healthy food for the family on the internet. This Aquaponics thing suddenly popped up & the more as I read about what is it all about, the more interested I was. The benefit of doing it at home is that you can get chemical & pesticide free healthy home-grown fresh fish & vegetables all year round at your own door step for the whole family. There’s nothing fresher than the fish & vegetables that you are harvesting right
Mr. Michael Lee with his crop
before you are preparing & cooking your these will kill your fish in the system. dinner. In Aquaponics of commercial scale, the My future plans would be to get as many water that is used is only about 5 to 10 people, communities or even schools to percent compared to that is used in land get involved in Aquaponics. These farming. There’s also zero waste systems can be a small home system or a discharge in the Aquaponics system. commercial scale system. People are not aware that a lot of the foods that they are If you want to find out more about his eating everyday are the main culprits of system, Mr Lee can be contacted by many illnesses & diseases of the present phone at: +6012-8107162. Mr Lee day because most of these foods presently operates a plantation and also contained a high volume of chemicals & in the process of setting up an organic pesticides. In Aquaponics no chemicals farm in Sandakan. & pesticides are used. If you use chemicals or pesticides in Aquaponics,
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Compact Aquaponics System for small spaces
Aquaponics Edible Garden Landscape Designed Aquaponics Garden for large spaces
Mr. Alvin Lim Kota Kinabalu
and at the same time get to enjoy having fish and organic vegetables. For houses or apartments that do not have open spaces for gardening, there are compact systems that can also be installed to form a beautiful part of the house.
For those who are interested to learn more about aquaponics, Mr. Alvin Lim can be contacted at +6012-833 2648 and he will gladly share with you his experience and he might also design and build your aquaponic garden for you!
Having being an organic grower for more than 5 years, I am always trying to improve or find new technologies in organic farming. Eventually I came across the aquaponics system. Having started an organic farming with requires a lot of man power, land and water, I find that aquaponics is very suitable for home system due to its simplicity, less maintenance and you are rewarded with fresh veggies and fish at your own doorstep. My passion now is to share and teach organic farming at home by developing a home base system that can be incorporated into your house garden. For house gardens with a larger space, imagine having a nicely designed edible landscape garden with water ponds
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Alvin’s Homebased Aquaponics System
COCOA KINGDOM Cocoa Kingdom is chocolate lover’s wonderland. Located in Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, it has been producing the best chocolate in Sabah for over 10 years. Their aim is to expose Borneo’s cocoa experience while promoting Sabah’s heritage to the world through chocolate. It is more than just a chocolate shop, rather a destination where you can learn in a fun way about the multi-stage process of turning ‘bean into bar’, view hand-made chocolates being made by the artisan work force, discover the anti-oxidant health benefits of cocoa rich chocolate and the important bit, an opportunity to sample delicious chocolate some with flavours that we guarantee new to your taste buds. Majority of Sabah’s cocoa is grown in Tawau. This is home town of Mr. Siaw Ten Hon and his family. It was Mr. Ten Hon’s father Mr Siaw Meng Kiang’s passion for growing and cultivating cocoa over many decades that led the family to producing chocolate in 2009 to establish Cocoa Kingdom.
At the entrance of Cocoa Kingdom, several cocoa trees are growing. The trees start to produce crops after three years. At 10 years the tree is mature enough to provide enough cocoa to produce on average 1kg of chocolate per annum. Harvesting is challenging as cocoa is not a seasonal crop with many visits to each tree required to gather beans that take more than six months to ripen. The farmers are nearly all smallholders with maybe just three to four acres of cacao plantation land. Visitors can then view some of the Cocoa Kingdom team making artisan chocolates, many to bespoke orders. Then it’s time for the best bit, a chance to sample some chocolate! The sizable shop showcases all of Cocoa Kingdom’s chocolate products including exotic flavours such as durian, coconut, mango, pineapple and the very popular tiramisu flavour. Nearly all are available on a ‘try before you buy’ basis with many samples available. Try locally made chocolates in variable shapes and flavours at affordable prices and sample their best sellers. BORNEO 360 ALIVE
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TEEN VAPING Staggering
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In vaping, a battery powered device called an e-cigarette heats a liquid into vapour that can be inhaled. The vapour may contain addictive substance such as nicotine, flavourings, plus other chemicals. What originated as a smoking cessation aid has quickly became a popular and addictive product in its own right. A GROWING TREND According to the Tobacco and E-cigarette Survey among Malaysian Adolescents 2016 (Tecma), a staggering 36.9% (compared to 3% 4 years ago) of students start on the e-cigarettes between the ages of 14 and 15, and now, we’re seeing a spike in teenage use. Easily passed-off as a thumb drive or pen, the eye-catching devices look like the latest fashion accessories. Although vaping companies emphatically deny that they are marketing to young people, critics note such features in their advertising as youthful images and colours, animation, social media influencers, and suggestions that vaping improves your social status. HEALTH RISKS On January 2018, the United State National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine released a consensus study report that reviewed over 800 different studies. The report has made it clear that the inhalation of harmful chemicals can cause irreversible lung damage and lung disease based on the following findings: • A study from the University of North Carolina found that the two primary ingredients found in e-cigarettes—propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin—are toxic to cells and that the more ingredients in an e-liquid, the greater the toxicity. • E-cigarettes produce a number of dangerous chemicals including acetaldehyde, acrolein, and formaldehyde. These aldehydes can cause lung disease, as well as cardiovascular (heart) disease. 09 |
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E-cigarettes also contain acrolein, a herbicide primarily used to kill weeds. It can cause acute lung injury and COPD and may cause asthma and lung cancer. • Both the U.S. Surgeon General and the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine have warned about the risks of inhaling second-hand e-cigarette emissions, which are created when an e-cigarette user exhales the chemical cocktail created by e-cigarettes. • In 2016, the Surgeon General concluded that second-hand emissions contain, "nicotine; ultrafine particles; flavourings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease; volatile organic compounds such as benzene, which is found in car exhaust; and heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead." • The Food and Drug Administration has not found any e-cigarette to be safe and effective in helping smokers quit. A NEW ADDICTION Researches have revealed that teenagers are much more susceptible to addiction compared to adults. Some even start to have nicotine cravings after just one try. Teenagers have a higher degree of “synaptic plasticity” compared to adults. This means they are building bigger and faster connections in their brain. They can imprint on good things and bad things. For example, addiction, which is a form of learning, is faster, is stronger and longer in young people. Researchers suggest that vaping is leading youth into nicotine use and nicotine addiction, not away from it. Nicotine high lasts for less than two
hours before the craving starts. So, getting youngsters hooked on ECV is also a business tactic. The NARCC smoking prevention programme in schools mentioned that when the use of ECV is related to crimes like theft, violence, fighting, bullying, and running away from home, more effort is needed to curb the habit. Therefore, more needs to be done to prevent a new generation of nicotine addicts from emerging. In the wrong hands, E-cigarettes can also be used in marijuana and meth warns Universiti Malaya Centre of Addiction Sciences (UMCAS). AWARENESS The Education Ministry recently announced that it would intensify awareness campaigns after claims of ECV being freely distributed among students, and photos of youths vaping, went viral. More awareness campaigns need to be conducted by health scientists, educationists, politicians and non-governmental organisations, to show that ECV use is not “normal behaviour”. Campaigns can be effective they also target parents and teachers. The more you say no to children and adolescents, the more they rebel and the more they want to try it. Make them realise that sellers only want to make money by getting youths hooked on an addictive habit whether it’s nicotine or drugs. It is important that parents shouldn’t over-react if they find their child smoking or on drugs. Group activities, instead of talks, work better to impart knowledge. Plus, it’s more sustainable and continuous.
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Cigarette & e-cig use among students Ex-smoker (never use e-cig) Ex-smoker (e-cig user) Smoker (never use e-cig) E-cig user (never smoked) Dual users (use both cigarettes & e-cigs)
6.4% 14.1% 18.7% 20.4%
Desire Personal beliefs Social influence Emotional factors (boredom, loneliness & stress) Current trend To quit smoking
64.6% 64.6% 54.8% 62.6% 62.7% 57.8%
Prevalence of e-cig use among students (Aged 13-15 years)
3.2%
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GOVERNANCE On the national political level, new Bill should be proposed to control the use of e-cigarettes, vape and shisha, says social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Lee, who is also senior vice-chairman of the Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation, said the Bill should also take into account similar products that could influence children. About 90% of vape fluids contained nicotine which could lead to addiction. Therefore, a special prohibition under the law is needed to make it easier to curb the purchase and use of such products. He added that the National Cancer Society of Malaysia has also called for a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes to youths after reports that vape liquids are often laced with drugs. WHAT’S AHEAD? Proactive action to address the issue must be taken immediately by all parties, and especially parents. It is crucial that teens understand the possible effects of vaping on overall health, the development of the teen brain, and the potential of addiction. Based on the feedback from the Head of Discipline of a secondary school in Kota Kinabalu who prefers to remain autonomous, the issue of vaping is definitely happening and the school is constantly faced with an average of 1 vaping case per day. The current measures that the school is able to do is to raise awareness of vaping to students through talks during assembly and enforcement through penalty in accordance with the Ministry of Educations circular on ECV. The enforcement will eventually be expelled
5.7%
2.3%
students if caught more than 3 times. What the school hopes is more serious measures on enforcement by the government as students can easily have access to ECV and the prevention and regulation of sales of EVCs. To find out what’s happening in Kota Kinabalu, our magazine seeks some public opinions on this growing social trend John Kong – Concerned Parent The issue of vaping among teenagers has affected many, including my children, his friends, cousins whether boy or girl. Once they are hooked, he or she will go all out to conceal their ECV devices. They will also be always hiding away in their room, coughing and will drop in their performances at school. Despite multiple attempts to educate them, they don’t listen to advise and eventually be caught in school using the device and eventually be expelled. From a parent’s perspective, I feel that more programs should be done to address this very serious and troublesome social issue. The programs can focus on 2 major areas. The first is pre-addiction prevention awareness programs on health risks and dangers. The second is post-addiction rehabilitation programs that can help the child to stop their addiction through a systematic process rather than just isolating and punishing them. These affected teenagers need our help.
“the inhalation of harmful chemicals can cause irreversible lung damage and lung disease”
Associate Professor Dr. Peter Voo, Faculty of Psychology and Education Universiti Malaysia Sabah Personally, we should seek professional help to stop this vaping issue. The process of quitting vaping can be difficult if you are not sure where to start so I think the first step is to get help from professionals, the percentage to recover from these symptoms will be high if you get professional services especially in the medical profession. You can get advice and support services, there are groups that offer support in the form of counselling and motivate you to discard that habit and suggest some strategies to stop vaping. Another way is to follow a therapeutic process that can control vape intake by using a control strategy with a medical observer. In addition, friends and family support is very important, the affected children do not need to feel embarrassed or worried that your family knows you have done something wrong. Or that you feel embarrassed if their friend knows they want to quit and stop using vape. It is important for their friends and family to support and help them along the way. Friends and family members can offer words of encouragement and even help them avoid stressful situations to quit. Their friends and family are part of the reason why they need to stop being tempted to take the vape again.
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Sa b ahan Collecti v e Ar t i s t S t o r y 2 0 1 9 This special issue honours fresh individuals and a team of Sabahan artists who placed Borneo on the map and shined on the international stage. Read on to get a glimpse of their journey and experiences in becoming the success they are today.
Syahnur Asyikin Kee Charles
2019 BMW Shorties Grand Prix Winner
Filmmaker Nadira Ilana
"We directed children with no acting experience and shot a short film without any written lines; the story was told through their candid emotions and reactions to the directions we gave them. With "Pace", I set out to convey a message about gender, identity and the many conflicts with ourselves, no matter the age; and I am proud to have achieved that."
Born and raised in small village far from the city, she profess a young raw talent in filmmaking. Another of our Sabahan hidden gem that the local industry should take note. The concept of her visual story-telling has the international appeal. Ekin recently won the Malaysian most prestigious 13th edition of BMW shorties. "Pace" by Syahnur Asyikin Kee Charles, also known as Ekin Kee Charles, a fresh graduate of University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) who majored in Cinematography.
Putri Purnama Sugua
Putri won multiple awards at the recent Malaysian Digital Film Awards, including the Best Young Filmmaker award, and is a participant in this year’s 2017 Asian Film Academy in Busan, Republic of Korea. She is also a panel member of Voices from the East, a discussion East Malaysians in Malaysian cinema at the recent Young Filmmakers Forum. There is indeed a strong worldview we see in her films, in the sense that the 11 |
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The winning short is a moving coming-of-age story which explores identity at a tender age through the perspective of Yaya, a young girl who – upon discovering a longing for something her group of friends have - is contemplating her identity for the first time in a small town in Sabah. Determined to be more than just the 'girl' in her group, she takes a leap of faith by pushing the boundaries of what it means to be feminine in a world that is seemingly built for the opposite gender. BMW Shorties 2019 Grand Prize Winner: PACE SCAN TO WATCH VIDEO
different lenses of these genres remain trained on that which she knows best and believes to be important. There is that adherence to a high level of quality, one that is not always seen in many films by someone still so young. There is also a fire that burns in her belly, a fierce determination means she’s not afraid to stand up to opponents, critics and university administrators in fighting for and telling her stories. What’s astounding is that they are not necessarily her stories, but the story of those who probably wouldn’t have a voice otherwise. The issue of stateless children is not a particular unknown, but to have someone explore them in a narrative context like this is more unheard of. what I have seen, heard and know of Putri also means that, even if I was undecided about her auteur status, she very much deserves to be in the discussion of who the best young filmmakers in Malaysia are. 2018 Aku Mau Skola SCAN TO WATCH VIDEO
Nadira Ilana is an award-winning film maker, activist, and writer based in Kuala Lumpur. Born and raised in Kota Kinabalu, her curiosity to understanding herself and the richness of her Dusun heritage has since profoundly inspired her in telling the stories of Sabah. Nadira was the first East Malaysian to win the Freedom Film Fest Award for Best Human Rights Documentary in 2012 for Silent Riot and has since been the voice for East Malaysian representation in the Borneo-Malaysian narrative. She obtained a BFA in Film and TV from Queensland University of Technology in 2009 before moving back to Malaysia to join the film industry. She placed Sabah on the international film map with her Big Stories Bongkud-Namaus documentary that details the heart-warming stories of the locals of Kampung Bongkud and sister-village Kampung Namaus, Ranau. Drawing inspiration from her Dusun heritage, Nadira founded her production company, TelanBulan Films with a focus of creating content dedicated to more holistic representations of the Malaysian identity. Besides making films, Nadira has organised film-related events such as Working Title Film Drinks meet-up, which was a monthly gathering for independent filmmakers and enthusiasts in Kuala Lumpur, and is now an active online group dedicated to Malaysia’s independent film scene. It was started with some friends in 2013 with the purpose of forming a network of filmmakers. She has also been invited to judge short film competitions like Pesta Film Kita in 2016, Petron Vision 2018 and the BMW Shorties. Nadira is currently a FINAS Panel Advisor representing Sabah and young filmmakers.
to Tenom then finally to Kota Kinabalu. The idea is to feature Sabah’s beauty,” he said.
Can Bah HePro du ctio n film was said, the initial idea of the
inspired by road movies, to travel around to show the beauty of Sabah and the multicultural society. 40 percent of the languages spoken in the film will be in local dialects, the rest 60 percent is Mandarin with the hint of mixture with Chinese dialects.
from left to right : Nadira, Katak K, Chester P, Marc Abas, Pentium, Valentine.
KOTA KINABALU: Shooting are done on Mandarin movie with 40 per cent local dialects that will also promote Sabah’s beauty and multicultural society. Dubbed “Craze Below The Wind” the RM1.5million budget movie would feature local talents and is expected to hit the big screen next year. RM400,000 of the funding is from Finas, the National Film Development Corporation. The rest of the funding is from local companies.
Sabah’s own international recording artiste Gary Chaw, radio announcer Yu Tian Long, former movie Ola Bola’s actress Daphne Low and locals will be star in the film. Katak said the movie is an adventure comedy that sees protagonist Ah Long smuggle and deliver a mystery luggage in order to save his “troublemaker” sister by travelling around Sabah, “The film will be shot around here, departing Sandakan, passing through Kundasang
The movie is presented by local production company MM2 Entertainment Malaysia and Froggy Planet Sdn Bhd and produced by Can Bah Production Sdn Bhd. “The movie will be a great history in local filmmaking, showcasing more talents in the creative arts field by telling more stories about Sabah,”
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Borneo Media Publication and Dreamer Visual Team and fashion designer Miss Leng Legenda. The story depicts how both parties united to preserve a dying heritage.The Bidayu Tebiak heritage at risk was what inspired the team to tell document their existence to the world, as this may be the last and only opportunity to do so. The brave team consist of DOP- Asbury bendy, Engelbert Chong, Storyboard and sound: Kwan K S, Editing: Dicky Loh & Pentium Tie, the team were support by local Kuching logistic Team helm by Eva.
The Last Ring Ladies documentary, a proudly produced Indigenous documentary tells the story of the remaining last Ring ladies who wore the traditional ‘Ruyang’ and ‘Rasung’, which are coiled copper rings on the forearms and calves. The documentary premiered in Japan NHK BS World in August 2019. The documentary was directed by Nova Goh from Sarawak and produced by William Chiang of Sabah. Set in Sarawak Bengoh Range where a reservoir dam was built, the production shooting team consist of 90% Sabahans except for Nova Goh. Inspired and driven with a mission of sharing Borneo with the world audience, the incredible journey took 4 whole years to be completed. The protagonists of the documentary are 70 year old couple, Peluk and Tahing,
November 2019. For 2020, BMP focuses more on research for documentaries. The duo also run Borneo Images, a fine print photo gallery located at Tanjung Aru Plaza. They also undertake photographic projects and sell stock images for publication purposes
Aside from producing films with Nova Goh, William and together with John Kong runs Borneo Media and Publication (BMP). This company has undertaken over 20 projects ranging from corporate international videos from hard rock café to drone footages for the Discovery Channel. BMP has also produced a 6-part documentary series of 4WD 4x4 entitled “Borneo Expedition” for Astro Malaysia which aired in
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Kinabalu. FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia) gave their full support to this production because of the potential of this film in capturing the hearts of the audience due to Malaysia being the current prevailing champion and 12 times winner of the Genting World Lion Dance Championship. Expected to be screened on May 2020, the movie is shot in several locations along Sabah’s east coast including Kota Belud, Papar, Tuaran in a yet to be publicly opened tourism’s coconut farm and mostly in Kota Kinabalu. Master Siow Phiew who earned the moniker as Malaysian King of Lion Dance will be making a cameo in the movie. He is one of the advisors of the lion dance choreography. The Rise of Lion SCAN FOR MORE INFO
The Rise of Lion depicts the beautiful and diverse racial harmony of Sabah. The inspirational movie comprises of 99% of Sabahans which include the production team and casts. This multi-lingual movie nurtures Malaysia’s nationalism through Sabah’s rich multi-racial society. This film is the first to be produced by a local film company, Xin Film Sdn. Bhd. The Rise of Lion chronicles the journey of a Kadazandusun boy, chasing his Lion Dance dream in the big city of Kota
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Geoffrey Sin Chun Hou is a Tawau-borne 2D animator who as has quite the animation journey. He graduated with an Advanced Diploma in Digital Animation and Multimedia from LimKokWing University. Sin began his career as Head of Animator at Alternatif Animation Studio in Kuala Lumpur. He was later head-hunted by Gray Global Singopore where he worked as a visualizer for several of years before returning to Sabah. In 2012, Sinn co-founded All-For-One Productions, attributed to fil production, motion graphics, commercial videos, 3D animation catering to international clients from US, Europe and Singapore. All-For-One has proudly completed an animated short film called Legends of
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Borneo. His journey has led him to produce Sabah’s very own animated short film Legends of Ancient Borneo which has made appearances in a number of international film festivals. Legends of Ancient Borneo, the first animated in Kadazan, is a way pay tribute to Sabah natives’ heritage and culture with audiences globally. This animation uplifts Sabah’s animation industry and provides more exposure to Sabah folklore stories. The team of Legend of Ancient Borneo just did their first screening in our home ground Sabah at the recent HOBBYCON. The animation got shortlisted as a Finalist at Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) 24FPS Animation Awards and officially selected at KRAF 2019 International Film Festival. Legends of Ancient Borneo was also selected to be one of the finalist in Milano Mobile Film Festival Italy in 2019. The animation received local recognition from Malaysian Digital Film Awards – Mdfa, by being awarded Best Digital Animation Film. Legend of the Ancient Borneo SCAN FOR MORE INFO
KENJI CHAI Street Grafitti
Graffiti is sometimes a misunderstood art form; however it makes art so accessible and gives a certain space character and poise. Sandakan-born artist, Kenji Chai has established himself as one of Malaysia’s most prolific and versatile illustrators garnering admiration from the art community. His specialty is creating artworks using cute and vibrant characters and combining elements of pop culture, fictional censorship, and a positive mental attitude, layered by scenes of mischief. He was once a graphic designer getting by with a 9-to-5 job until he took the risk of leaving his fulltime job to pursue his passion and share his artwork with a broader audience. Seeking to rediscover is own interest in painting and freedom of expression, Chai turned to graffiti. He believes that street art can enliven a place with aesthetic qualities, and if applied in the right context, it adorns a place with positive energy. Kenji Chai’s graffiti work frequently treads upon the subjects of nature and animals because these objects aren’t going to be around forever and through his artwork is how he hopes to preserve them. When he isn’t immersed in his art, he loves travelling. Travelling helps to widen his horizon and broaden his perspective of live as he gets to meet people of various cultures. He gets ideas rom clothing, to food, to entertainment, and architecture. All these aspects provide insights on what can be portrayed in his new graffiti art that may move hearts. After all, art is a language that plays an important role in uniting people of different nations and cultures together as a whole. Besides that, on a regular basis, movies also give Chai inspiration as imagination is limitless. BORNEO 360 ALIVE
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TRAVELLER’S MONEY CHANGER PIONEER MONEY CHANGER IN KOTA KINABALU CITY Traveller’s Money Changer Sdn. Bhd. has a long-standing tradition in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Since 1978, Travellers are recognized and formidable pioneers in the currency exchange industry of Sabah. Indeed they have increasingly grown, in an attempt to capture new market trends and serve the changing needs and demands of their clients with high quality professional service. They have extensive experience of over 40 years in developing and managing currency changing platforms.It all began at a small and humble counter at an emporium shopping arcade beside WismaMerderka. In 1985, they moved to WismaMerdeka and have further flourished to offer the widest currency choices with the most dynamic and competitive exchange rates.They are located at Lot AG-56 on the ground floor ofWismaMerdeka, Kota Kinabalu. Another branch is at City Mall Basement. Trusted and secure,Traveller's Money Changer is licensed to provide retail money changing and related forex changing services, under the newly enacted Money Services Business Act 2011 (MSB) in July 2011. This is where the licensing, regulation and supervision of money changing, remittance and wholesale currency are conveniently covered in a single Act.
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Many local Sabahans, as well as tourists from China, Korea, Japan and Hong Kong like to visit here. You can be assured of competitive exchange rates by making comparison for the currencies you want to exchange. US Dollar, China RMB, Euro, Pound, Japanese Yen, Hong Kong Dollar, Thai Baht can be widely exchanged here. With a great deal of currency transferred safely and securely, plus with an exceptional clientele base comprising of corporate and business clients, they also offer guidance needed to ensure clients make the best informed decision on how to execute money currency conversion. Special and exclusive services are also provided to business men regardless of the type of management involved. The business in foreign exchange markets is constantly evolving and has advanced into a very demanding market. With such a proven track record, they have a clear combination of business strategy and workplace strategy to encounter the real challenges confronting them in the real world.Traveller’s are the first in Sabah to launch their own website providinglive market rates and currency conversion calculations. With technology easing out the process, Traveller’s gives the unbeatable
advantage of availing money exchange under one roof. A continuous effort is always put towards developing and introducing new services and solutions to benefit customers. The solutions and services provided to customers, fulfilling their needs in a professional and enhance way. The backbone of the business is driven by many reputed correspondent banks and authorized agents.To better serve their customers, Traveller’s are constantly perceptive to their needs. They also have extended partnerships with hotels and lodging business to meet their customer’s financial needs. Since they are buying and selling currencies in magnitudes, you can rely on them to offer the best competitive rates across all currencies in the market. True to their profession and honest in their trade. They are constantly updated to provide in serve customers with their money exchanging requirements. Travellers work with a number of reputable partners and networks to achieve their mission of facilitating global commerce. They are always looking forward to forging new relationships to provide added value service to your financial needs.From adding a new revenue stream and strengthening customer loyalty, Travellers are on hand to provide you with currency transfer solutions to save time and money
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Tucked away in the middle of the South China Sea is a secret paradise familiar only to a handful of locals. A 20 minute boat ride from Kota Kinabalu will get you to a sea-horsed shaped island, known to locals as Pulau Dinawan. It is the ultimate eco-adventure destination. Pulau Dinawan is also home to the Ara Dinawan Research Education Conservation Centre (ADRECC). ADRECC is an environmental marine conservation organisation consisting of affordable accommodation, an educational section, research, work station and dive centre. Its Board of Directors are experienced scuba divers, nature lovers with the same mission of contributing and preserving the ocean’s marine life and green environment for our future generations. Besides organising conservation projects on the island, ADRECC is also dedicated to assisting in community projects, awareness talks, and environmental education. Among their main focus on marine conservation are coral rehabilitation, sea turtle hatchery, seagrass and seaweed farming, reef restoration and many others. By restoring habitats damaged by tourism and unregulated fishing activities like fishing bombing, and providing an alternative livelihood to 17 |
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other species that are yet to be identified. For a global impact, the centre aims to educate visitors and locals about the importance of environmental conservation. You can now experience a night on the island in their resort that is currently available for a trial basis. At an affordable price, you can connect with nature while also be actively involved in their conservation efforts. ADRECC is indeed a place to go to experience luxury of peace and in-depth knowledge in environmental sustainability.
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Come experience the sights and tastes of an authentic, working coconut farm right here in Tuaran. The Borneo Coconut Farm is a recreational farm that covers 15 acres full of pandan coconut trees, mini honey kelulut area, mini mangrove park, variety of animals inside and filled with organic passion fruits plus plenty more.They operate from 12pm till 6pm every day. At very affordable prices (locals and foreigners ticket prices vary), visitors of all ages can participate and experience tonnes of fun activities. A special Evening Fun Tour Package starts at 3pm which requires a prior booking. This package offers Hi Tea, a tour of farm leisure, kite colouring for the kids, a boat ride to the beach for an amazing sunset view followed by a
scrumptious seafood dinner. Learn the vast usefulness of the coconut tree and how to extract its bounty. Visitors can also participate in all the stages of coconut cultivation and consumption, all while basking in the natural beauty of the farm. At the end of the day, take home fresh, hand-made coconut products from a truly authentic experience. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and get a glimpse of the kampong lifestyle in the farm.Kids can enjoy seeing the farm animals such as peacocks, turkeys, rabbits, frogs plus many more. Take a stroll down the beautiful sandy beach and enjoy a memorable moment with one of the world’s most beautiful sunset.
一位老人因为不喜欢城市里喧嚣拥挤的 生活，所以移居沙巴斗亚兰，这个环境优 美，安逸闲适的地方，并决定在此处颐养 天年，索性就种植起自己喜欢的泰国椰树 ，老人给他的椰树林起名为婆罗洲椰子园 ，这是个11英亩规模的香椰园，主要种植 的泰国香椰。 椰子林环境优美，美不胜收， 景色宜人，椰风海韵 ，如此美景，老人决定 把椰林对外开放。 游客可以体验最纯的班 兰椰子水；可以了解种植椰子树的过程； 可以抛老椰丝；可以品尝美味的鲜老椰丝 ；可以近距离观看银丰蜜园；可以与椰林 可爱的小动物互动；可以感受红树林保护 区的古树参天；可以在海边DIY风筝；也有 小孩专属的游乐场；这些都足够带你体验 到避开大城市的繁忙压抑的境地，让你心 情放松愉悦。另外本园招牌私人沙滩，请 速速报名吧。
Contact Sheila Tai <sheilatsy91@gmail.com>, https://facebk.com/borneococonutfarm Tel: 019 7179319 open all year, however the best time to dive is from Feb-July. During the best season one can expect to see schools of reef fish, diverse macrolife plus larger pelagic fish, sharks and rays.
Bigfin Divers & Beach Resort
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Many have yet to discover this idyllic location of beautiful and peaceful surrounding nature. A small private beach resort with a PADI dive centre, they are located on a beautiful sandy beach in Mengkabar bay, directly opposite Pulau Pandan Island. They appeal to the adventurous social traveller who is looking for a place where they can appreciate the natural beauty of Borneo, both above and below water. At Bigfin Divers & Beach Resort, one can engage in activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding, jungle
trekking or simply chill out and enjoy the stunning surrounding nature. Being the first dive company to operate in Kota Belud, they offer Fun Dives for Introductory to Experienced divers and a full range of PADI Dive Courses. They have discovered 15 spectacular dive sites in Kota Belud. Favorite sites include; Mayne rock/reef, Ella’s garden, North Hill, Fish bowl, Leopard reef and Arya’s playground. They also offer day trips to Mantanani island, famed for turtles and clear waters. The resort is
Chalet accommodation available at affordable prices; Double (RM280), Triple (RM340), Quadruple (RM440). Prices are inclusive of breakfast, lunch, dinner & return boat transfer from Mengkabar village to resort. Filtered drinking water, tea & coffee are provided free. All chalets are en-suite with stunning views of the ocean. Other onsite facilities include a restaurant, hang out areas, water sports & jungle paths. How to get there? Drive - 90 mins from Kota Kinabalu Private Taxi - RM120 from KK Advance booking is required. Visit: www.bigfindivers.com; email:bigfindivers@gmail.com; +6012 389 0424 / +6012 393 0424 BORNEO 360 ALIVE
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STAR OCEAN ESTATE, a perfect weekend getaway in Pantai Manis, Papar. Appraised as the first container resort in Kota Kinabalu, it is becoming a preferred place for tourists and locals to enjoy a scenic, tranquil beach which goes synonym with the estate’s slogan, ‘Deserved your own Beach, Wells by the Sea’. Their accommodation type varies from VIP Villa, Wooden Tree House and Container House at RM199 & above per unit. Amenities provided are air conditioning (except Tree House), Astro TV, refrigerator, hair dryer, kettle, toiletries, towels, Wi-Fi, parking space. They also provide Camping Site for outdoor enthusiasts at a minimal price. SCAN FOR MORE INFO
To make your stay more fun and enjoyable, opt for the following facilities provided – Quad Bike/ATV, Kayak, Giant Floating Tubes, Giant Soap Bubbles, Kites, Beach Volleyball, Tug-of-war, BBQ stove etc... at an affordable rental fee. Address: Pantai Manis, Jalan Perkuburan, Kg Melugus, Kg Laut Papar. (turn right before Giant at Kota Kinabalu-Papar Rd) For reservation & more info: Thomas - 019 888 2808, Bell - 011 3302 2525 (Whatsapp) FB & IG – Star Ocean Estate
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If you are looking for authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of KK, you need go no further than the water front. Despite having recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant still makes it onto our list of great new places for the new decade. Having just undergone a transformational renovation and opening of their new bar area, diners may now watch the sunset as they sample the delights of Siam in an airy modern setting accompanied by a selection of well-crafted cocktails. Served by a team of friendly staff patrons will not be disappointed by the large selection of traditional Thai dishes prepared by authentic Thai Chefs. Furthermore once you’ve finished your meal you may look forward to a Thai massage by in house trained masseuse, so look forward to whiling away your afternoons with an authentic Thai experience you’re sure not to forget. Get a 20% Discount on Drinks by showing a screenshot or picture of this magazine article on Mai Yai Thai Orchid Restaurant and Bar.
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CARLSBERG CNY CAMPAIGN PARTY Jesselton Reds Liverpool Supporters Club AT and Carlsberg Smooth Draught CNY festive cans and bottles. Held at Lintasan Deasoka in a massive CNY bazaar street set-up, Carlsberg brought to life in true festive spirit at Kota Kinabalu! Invited media and trade partners, as well as hundreds of onlookers, witnessed the unveil which kickstarted with a lion dance performance, showcase of the limited-edition 3-litre Carlsberg bottle and Probably The Best Yee Sang toss. Carlsberg brought to life its Chinese New Year 2020 campaign ‘Double Cheers. Double Winnings.’ Inspired by the Chinese saying that good things come in pairs and following the unique occurrence of the year 2020, Carlsberg craftily illustrates the art of red paper cutting featuring ‘fish’ to symbolise abundance and ‘lion dance’ for prosperity on all Carlsberg
Some of you may have already heard of the culinary talents of Alan Voo and his Hong Kong style restaurant Gam Tong. It comes as no surprise that for a man that studied under the famous celebrity Hong Kong Chef Martin Yan, Alan now has his own chain of restaurants across Kota Kinabalu. Having just opened a 6th outlet in Oceanus Waterfront Mall, it would seem the Gam Tong franchise is becoming quite the shining story of success. So what makes this family friendly restaurant so successful maybe it’s the wide selections of authentic Chinese dishes with choices from a la carte to sharing plates to cater for all, maybe it’s the vibrant stylish décor and relaxed atmosphere or its friendly helpful staff, whatever it is Gam Tong is markedly popular with the locals and with a new waterfront venue it’s sure to be with the tourist too. Unlike Alan’s other Gam Tong outlets, all of which are open from 10am-10pm, the Oceanus outlet will be open 24hrs, so no matter when you want some Hong Kong style comfort food Alan’s delightful staff will be ready to take your order.
Liverpool FC Fan, Jesselton Reds Club has been invited too by Carlsberg Malaysia to join them at Carlsberg’s ‘Gaya Street on 14th January 2020. onlookers witnessed the gigantic Carlsberg bottle while others took home a pair of free beers! Thank you Carlsberg Malaysia, probably the best beer in the world. You’ll Never Walk Alone. Fortune seems to favor Liverpool these 2020 premier soccer season. BORNEO 360 ALIVE
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The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu was one of the four hotels in Malaysia and the only hotel throughout Borneo to win Asean Green Hotel Standard Award 2020-2022, held recently at a hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. This award recognized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, serves as a great recognition to the 4-star Hotel for its effort to strongly promote and uphold its environmentally friendly practices throughout its premise. A certificate will also be awarded for fulfilling all basic criteria. Some of the basic Green practices brought out by the Hotel include the use of energy- efficient light fixtures, the conservation of rainwater, non-toxic housekeeping practices, serving of local pesticide-free food in their restaurant, and incorporating in-room recycling, reprocessing, and composting programs.
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Just open May 2012, 5-8 minutes from Malaysia Airline Terminal 1 Airport. Free Airport Transfer 24 Hours, 32â&#x20AC;? LCD TV, Astro & Satelite, IDD Telephone & Fax Services, 24 Hours cctv Surveillance, 24 Hours Reception, Laundry services, Free wifi Connection,Iron/ Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, Tour Info & Car Rental Services Lot 10, Pekan Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. t: +6088-232823, +6088-230815, 016-8701382 f: +6088-236823 e: goldenhill_hotelsb@hotmail.com w: www.goldenhillhotelsabah.com 23 |
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Gaya Centre Hotel boasts 260 comfortably furnished rooms with either scenic views of the pristine South China Sea and its outlying islands or the bustling City of Kota Kinabalu. All rooms and suites offer 32” LCD TV with satellite channels, IDD telephone, Mini Fridge, Complimentary Tea and Coffee Making Facilities, In-Room personal safe, wired Internet access.
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The Mercedes 190E Cosworth Evolution and The BMW E30 M3
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Modern Classic Cars - The Sweet Spot of Motoring What is Car Culture?
Car culture celebrates cars. Car culture is about the unique ways in which cars have transformed our daily lives and the environment through the usage of cars around the world. It is the feeling you get when you wake up early in the morning eager to get out of the house for a drive. It is a lifestyle built around using cars. It can be in the form of art, collection, social status, iconic, sport, performance and more. This can be seen in the growth of car culture conventions and car shows around the world.
Modern Classics Car Culture
Although emission control has come into play for a more sustainable future, modern cars are designed by computers which are more efficient, lower emission and electrically powered. More safety features and more computer assisted functions were added requiring less human input, fake exhaust sound and eventually autonomous driving. Modern cars however have become very similar in shape and design. Does this mean that old cars will eventually be scrapped and forever be forgotten as efficiency and sustainability takes over? Exactly the opposite is happening. Now it’s just so much cooler and has so much more depth, value, meaning to have an ’80s or a ’90s car. People get nostalgic, and you’re ten times cooler because it isn’t brand-new. These were the last generation of cars designed using primarily pencil and clay, handcrafted out of rectangles and wedges. These are automotive works of art. A new generation of auto freaks have revived these vintage beauties. Modern classic cars are increasingly desirable and prices are skyrocketing.
The Sweet Spot
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that doesn’t need a choke and a lot of finesse to get it going is indeed, quite taxing. There is a way to make it bearable, though, and it comes in the form of cars from the 80s and 90s: a transition period when the automobile became easier to live with and its design became, well, increasingly more repulsive to look at. The trick is, then, to find those few sweet spots in that transition and you’ll end up with a reliable, interesting and affordable car.
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The BMW M3 is a cult car. It has a very prominent following. That’s the one particular car that even younger people are really into. Like if you were to drive up in a ’60s Ferrari, and there was an BMW E30 M3 parked next to you, a lot of guys in their teens and early 20s would be more excited to see the BMW E30 M3, because to them it’s just the most invigorating thing.
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Modern Classic Legends
While the value of the Mercedes 190E and BMW E30 are at the top end of the spectrum, identifying a future classic car is also very exciting. Done right your investment can appreciate rather than depreciate unlike modern cars over time. There is a trick to look for those few key signs. Some signs are more obvious than others. For example, attractive styling, desirability and rarity are pretty standard things to look for. Other attributes are a little more difficult to quantify, but a car featuring revolutionary tech or design will also stand a chance of rising in value.
The Mercedes 190E Evolution is a very flamboyant car, because it’s a boxy sedan but with, like, a wing on it and fender flares. There was a time when it was what you would call a boy-racer car. Now there’s a number of more mature collectors that are interested in those cars, shedding that boy-racer thing. Same thing with the E30 M3. Those cars are like peas in a pod. They raced against each other. With only 500 limited numbers for the Evo1 and Evo2 Mercedes 190E Evolutions can fetch as much as USD250,00 in the international market.
One of such cars is the Alfa Romeo 156 GTA. The Alfa 156 GTA marks a legendary part of motoring history. The distinctive style with its high curved flanks made it the best-looking car in its class. The legendary Busso 3.2 V6 24v engine offers magnificent sound, performance and driving experience. It is much rarer than the Mercedes 190E Evo and the BMW E30 M3 with only 348 right hand drives ever built. Alfa Romeo 156 won the European Car of the Year award in 1998, described as having "very refined suspension layout so to offer an impeccable road holding". This Italian beauty is a rare and still relatively affordable.
The demographic of car collectors is changing. The buyers now are younger people in their mid-30s, early 40s, and the first cars they buy are the cars in their memories. They dreamed about these cars from the posters in their bedrooms. They’re less interested in the earlier classic cars from the ’50s and ’60s, because they want cars that can move. They want cars that are fast. They want cars that are much more agile. The most interesting car for this era are the homologation cars. Only when you are deep in car culture, you will only know what that is. Basically, in the ’80s and ’90s, they had special rules whereby manufacturers, if they wanted race cars, would have to build a very limited number of production cars for regular people to buy. The most desirable legends from that era are the Mercedes 190E Evolution and BMW E30 M3.
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This year marks the 2nd edition of the annual Sabah Land Rover Club Meet. This annual event organised by the Sabah Land Rover Club (SLRC) is opened to fellow Land Rovers all over the Borneo for a meet and greet. Great prizes and lucky draws are up for
grabs! Do your part for the community by participating in our community building programs . Get a chance to know our club events plus many more interesting activities. Check out our partner stores ranging from all sort of automotive accessories and equipment and don't miss out on our flea market
selling used and new Land Rover parts and attractive goodies! SEE YOU AGAIN THIS
JUNE 5TH TO 7TH, 2020! VENUE: Happy Place Restaurant, Kolombong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
For more information please contact: Austin Wong - (Organising Chairman) +6019-810 5388 Website: www.sabahlandroverclub.com Email: lrmeet@sabahlandroverclub.com
The International Automodified (IAM) is the fastest-growing, regional automotive-lifestyle show series dedicated to gathering of car enthusiasts, hobbyists, aftermarket car products makers, audio houses, tuning and professional auto-related service providers and relevant lifestyle sectors to celebrate a common love for highly customised cars. This passion has become an extension of themselves as insdividuals. The IAM show has had resounding successes from numerous cities across Southeast Asia countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and most recently Singapore and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in 2019. Scan To Watch Video
