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EDITORIAL TEAM Hello Breeze readers, In this issue, we are featuring Darren Soon on our Cover. He is the founder of Tuah Bakery Sdn. Bhd. (check out Feature), the company behind local brands Tuah Baker and Uncle T Donuts. Most of you would have probably heard of Tuah Baker more for their delicious bread products. Regardless, Uncle T Donuts products are just as good and we recommend you to try them as well. Darren came a long way to make both brands grow and he has done so with his beloved family on the side. Read about him in Personality.

All sorts of interesting reads in this issue. We have E-Foiling, a new exciting water sport here at Sabah in Destination. Restaurant Review features 10 N GO, a popular restaurant serving delicious Egyptian delicacies. We are also proud to feature Arddley Nicholas, our very own Sabahan powerhouse singer who will be releasing a new Christmas single called Sonsodo. As you read through our pages, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! May you have good days for the remainder of December and see you again in 2022!

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content bakery issue #156 06 FLASH november 2021 hapennings

24 wellness

BOOST PARTNERS SABAH TOURISM BOARD TO SPUR DOMESTIC TOURISM

10 FEATURE

Chocolate goodness

16 DESTINATION 25 AESTHETIC e-foiling in sabah

17 ECO NEWS

Tuah Bakery: fresh bread sabah to host 2nd asia parks congress & pastries for sabah launching

CIty Cineplex december 2021 movies

AUTOMOTIVE

arddley nicholas

What is fat freeZing?

38 FOOD

christmas herbal roasted chicken \ nice bakes

28 FENGSHUI

20 FITNESS

Darren soon: business & family with love

hair architect

pregnancy & oral health

supercars galore

22 personality

36 FASHION

26 DENTAL

12 Zodiac forecast from 7th december 2021 to 4th january 2022

new year core & flexibilty workout

13 MUSIC

it’s a nails party

Plato

08 REPORT

12 MOVIE

34 BEAUTY

14 TECH

RANTS & RAVES

christmas at home

31 POP CULTURE the great baking trend

RESTAURANT REVIEW

dining like kings at 10 n go

42 Nightlife

stand-up comedy show \ the club

FLASH

November 2021 SOUNDBANK DIGITAL ARCHIVE Kuching, 5 November 2021 - Art Platform Borneo Bengkel have brought together a group of international musicians and artists to create a ‘Soundbank’ - a digital archive of sounds, images and videos from their respective countries. The online interactive exhibition explores the theme ‘Divided by Lockdowns and Borders, Can We Still Connect Digitally Across Oceans Through Sound?’ and presents words, songs and photographs from Malaysian, Indonesian and British collaborators. Utilising a newly developed app Living Archive, collaborators uploaded, shared, and re-mixed their audio and visuals. The outcome; Soundbank, a digital archive and playspace of music, visuals and found sound. The soundbank archive features recordings in over five indigenous languages, a number of them highly endangered, Kayan, Dusun and Gaelic to name a few, demonstrating the diversity of the collaborators involved in this international project. Soundbank is supported by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture grant. More on Soundbank at www.BorneoBengkel.com/Soundbank JCI TANJUNG ARU PROVIDES FOOD AID TO MORE THAN 50 UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES Kota Kinabalu, 13 November 2021 - JCI Tanjung Aru concluded their Food Basket project sponsored by Crocodile Foundation, distributing more than 50 packs of food aid to households with income less than RM2,100 per month at Kg Gunsing, Kg Delima and Kg Tambunan. The Food Basket project is part of #CrocodileFoudationFoodBag - A project by JCI Malaysia, sponsored by Crocodile Foundation. Putting food on tables is vital during this challenging period, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The objective of this project is to help as many people affected by the pandemic as possible. Some of them have lost their source of income and have been relying on their depleting savings. Food baskets distributed contain basic necessities such as rice, oil, biscuits and canned food. For more details, go to www.facebook.com/jcitgaru JCI KUALA LUMPUR AND CHAMP ID ARE SPREADING THE LOVE TO DISABLED COMMUNITY Kuala Lumpur, 20 November 2021 - JCI Kuala Lumpur, a non-profit organisation, has launched their ‘Stay Strong, Spread The Love’ fund-raising campaign, jointly with its main corporate partner, Champ ID Sdn. Bhd., to help the disabled community in Malaysia. The launch was done at Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya. YB Senator Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker was present to officiate the launching of the ceremony. The fund-raising campaign is in collaboration with four charity organisations that house disabled residents, namely Dual Blessing Bhd, Love Force Charity, Beautiful Gate Foundation & Sabah Cheshire Home & Services. The funds raised will be donated to all four charity organisations. Apart from the fund-raising campaign, the public can also visit the 7.5m x 3m x 3.6m 3D perceptual art, made of used plastic bottles, and created to spread awareness on the campaign at Paradigm Mall. The Malaysia Book of Records has recognised the 3D perceptual art as The Biggest 3D Perceptual Art Using Plastic Bottles. More about the campaign at www.facebook.com/JCIKL CLEAN WATER SUPPLY AT KAMPUNG SAPATALANG, PITAS Pitas, 21 November 2021 - Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia, YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Baba, has officiated the handover ceremony of the innovation search project based on clean water supply in Kampung Sapatalang at Pitas, Sabah. The ceremony was held at the Kampung Sapatalang Community Hall. Implementation of the water filtering system project in Kampung Sapatalang has been built and upgraded to get cleaner water supply for Kampung Sapatalang residents. Before this, the residents only get gravity water supply from other sources where the water is not filtered and are always clogged due to heavy rain. This project is a step to help the people of Sabah in need. It has benefited Kampung Sapatalang that has 52 families and 40 houses with a total of 245 residents.

Scenes from Plantastic KK at Riverson The Walk on 13 & 14 November 2021. Plantastic is a market event featuring booths selling all kinds of plants, pots, supplies and deco. There were also booths selling an array of scrumptious bites and snacks. Find out more at www.facebook.com/plantastickk

Report

BOOST PARTNERS SABAH TOURISM BOARD TO SPUR DOMESTIC TOURISM

Kota Kinabalu, 1 November 2021 – Homegrown eWallet Boost announced a new collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board at the “Mansau Sabah Boostku” launch ceremony held at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. The collaboration aims to support the revival and regeneration of the state’s tourism sector and overall local economy by incentivizing and encouraging spending in the domestic tourism industry. This partnership is expected to contribute towards merchant recovery following the reopening of interstate travel under the National Recovery Plan. The launch ceremony was officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Jafry Hj Ariffin, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah together with Yang Berhormat Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Yang Berhormat Datuk Hj. Yusrie Abdullah, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, Eric Chong, Chief Executive Officer of Boost Biz, and Joseph Tsen, Head of Sabah Region of Boost Biz. As a means to stimulate domestic tourism and Sabah’s local economy, from 5 November 2021 to 30 November 2021, Boost users can redeem RM100 credit into their Sabah Tourism Board

Partner Wallet from the BoostUP Catalogue within the eWallet app. The RM100 credit is valid until 5 February 2022 and can be used with no minimum spend requirement at over 100 merchants across Sabah including hotels and travel agents that accept Boost as a payment method. Users can refer to the full list of merchants online at www.myboost.com.my/terms/campaignterms-conditions The Sabah Tourism Partner Wallet credit can be redeemed in two ways: 1. Tap on the ‘My Partner Wallets’ section on the homepage, then tap on the ‘Redeem from BoostUP Catalog’ button 2. Under the profile page, tap on the ‘Rewards’ button and then tap on the “Browse Rewards” section. For more information, users can stay tuned by following Boost’s official social media channels on Facebook (Boost) and Instagram (@myboostapp) as well as the official website visit www.myboost. com.my Boost is available for download on Google Play, App Store or HUAWEI AppGallery.

Feature

Tuah Bakery: Fresh bread & pastries for sabah

astries, breads, and desserts. We all love them and I’m sure it’s part of our daily routine to grab at least one as a snack. Just the smell of the freshly baked goods alone will entice anyone’s appetite. However, with so many amazing bakeries around us to choose from, it can be quite a hassle to pick sometimes. That’s why we recommend some goods from a local bakery called Tuah Bakery Sdn Bhd.

If you’re wondering, Tuah Baker’s best selling products are from their signature series; Butterscotch bread, Chocolate Raisin bread, and Wholemeal bread. Their new Ezy tin tie packaging design has been praised by customers as being a design that easily helps keep the bread fresh and clean throughout its shelf life. This is just one of the innovations they try to implement in order to bring the best for their customers.

Tuah Bakery, or Tuah Baker, was established in October of 2008. It was a humble beginning for them starting with a kiosk in Centre Point’s Palm Square. Now they are more focused on business to business as a halal manufacturing company that specialises in bread and pastries. Their factory is located in KKIP and they provide a supply of products to major local supermarkets, hotels, and chain food service providers in Sabah.

“Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of all feasts.” Tuah Bakery lives by this quote to ensure customers are always satisfied with the bread and pastries they buy from Tuah Bakery.

Uncle T Donuts on the other hand is a brand under the Tuah Bakery umbrella that directly sells to customers. As the name suggests, it sells soft and tasty donuts. You can choose from a variety of topping flavours that glaze the donuts. Their soft donuts are reasonably priced so everyone can enjoy them. Uncle T Donuts has outlets located in Kota Kinbalu, Kota Belud, and Lahad Datu.

In terms of achievements, Tuah Bakery was nominated by the Ministry of Industrial Development for the Sabah Industry Excellence Award. The work they put in not only ensures great sales but also that customers enjoy their products. It certainly shows from this nomination. However, their success hasn’t come easily as Tuah Bakery did encounter some challenges when it comes to managing the manpower in their factory. It isn’t easy managing different individuals with different traits and skills. But, they have managed to make it work with a system that they have developed. This system ensures that everyone can work together harmoniously all while maximising productivity. It just goes to show that where there’s a will there’s a way, and Tuah Baker certainly found a way to overcome such a challenge. One thing is for sure, there is more to come for Tuah Bakery. In the future, they plan on obtaining a HACCP Certification by 2022. They’ve also planned a blueprint to penetrate international markets in Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines in 3 years time.

Tuah Bakery Headquarters at KKIP

@tuahbakerofficial

@uncletdonuts

Tuah Baker

Uncle T Donuts

Uncle T Donuts Outlet by Noel Jinguli Image | Tuah Baker 11

movies

CIty Cineplex DECEMBER 2021 movies

GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE

WEST SIDE STORY

Release Date: 02 December 2021 Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Director: Jason Reitman Cast: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd

Release Date: 09 December 2021 Genre: Crime, Drama, Musical Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler

When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS

Release Date: 16 December 2021 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Director: Jon Watts Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch

Release Date: 22 December 2021 Genre: Action, Sci-Fi Director: Lana Wachowski Cast: Keanu Reevez, Carrie-Anne Mos

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter asks Doctor Strange for help. When a spell goes wrong, dangerous foes from other worlds start to appear, forcing Peter to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Plagued by strange memories, Neo’s life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

THE KING’S MAN

PETER RABBIT 2: THE RUNAWAY

Release Date: 30 December 2021 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Director: Matthew Vaughn Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans

Release Date: 30 December 2021 Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Director: Will Gluck Cast: James Corden, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson

Thomas and Bea are now married and living with Peter and his rabbit family. Bored of life in the garden, Peter goes to the big city, and ends up creating chaos.

In the early years of the 20th century, the first independent intelligence agency called Kingsman was formed to stand against a dangerous evil cabal.

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Arddley Nicholas

MUSIC

f you happen to be in Tambunan, you might just spot House of Music Arts. The studio is where you will find Arddley Nicholas doing his recordings, music productions and music class. He is basically a singer, songwriter, music producer and music teacher in one. To the public, Arddley is best known for his singing. This powerhouse singer from Tambunan has been singing since 8 years old. His parents have been a big part of his development as a singer as they are both from a musical background as well. They used to sing in church where Arddley’s mother will play the piano and his dad will lead the worship ministry. When this happens, Arddley will be near his mother, watching, listening and copying whatever his parents do. His mother is also his music teacher and the main reason he was really into music. During his early years developing as a singer, Arddley joined vocal masterclasses by the likes of Dato Syafinaz, Prof Bi Bao Yi from China and Hong Kong choral master Kathy Fok. However, singing was at first not something he wanted to do professionally. His original ambition was to be a lawyer but then he started to gain more and more interest in singing and music making. Arddley also found love in song writing. A process where he can find peace and be truly himself with the freedom to express anything at all. He also experience the same in music making. All of Arddley’s songs are about mental health awareness, an awareness that he believes still quite lacking in our society. In 2018, he wrote his first song in Bahasa entitled “Bersamaku”. It is telling a story about someone who is dealing/experiencing with depression; an affirmation to those who felt they’re alone in the lonely horrifying battle with their own mind. “Bersamaku” also acts as a reminder that despite the battle, there is someone out there who care for us. Arddley will be releasing his latest track in Dusun called “Sonsodo” very soon. It was first written in Bahasa under the title “Hidupku”. The song is co-written by Mico Ravellen. Bern from OB Studio arranged and programmed the track. “Sonsodo” is about a person who lost someone they love (passed away), but he/she still remembers sweet memories of their togetherness that stays forever in their heart. Dueting with Arddley on Sonsodo is another powerhouse singer Elica Paujin. The duo has done a few duets before this, thus Arddley is really comfortable working with Elica. For him, Elica fills up the missing elements in Sonsodo that were needed to complete the song.

When it comes to favorite genre of music, Arddley’s taste is quite broad. He loves listening to anything from classical music to modern pop songs. His style of music though is more towards blues, soul and r&b. Sometimes he will go for ballads which is the case for “Bersamaku” and “Sonsodo”. For futures projects, Arddley is currently involved with a big collaboration with Dabra Sia production for a productions called Malaysia Bangga and another another collaboration with New Born Music for their latest single. Listen to Arddley now on YouTube: Arddley

by Alessja Danielle Image | Arddley Nicholas 13

TECH

plato In addition to the name changes, some rules have also been changed to accommodate the copyright laws and also for a more fast paced gameplay. Though, this does provide for a simpler way of playing your favourite board games. Personally, these changes don’t really bother me. What’s mildly infuriating is the lack of voice chat for the app. You’ll have to rely on typing your reactions instead, which takes a bit of time. If you’re hanging out in person, this wouldn’t really be an issue. Another issue I’ve noticed is the inconsistency when it comes to introducing the rules and how to play a game. Not all of the games have this feature. Even with the issues I’ve noticed, the app is definitely worth the try. You can totally pass some time on this app when playing with friends. The simple and intuitive user interface allows for an easy to use setup for everybody, including children.

ecently, I’ve been on a board game kick with my friends. But the usual problem arises that we can’t really hangout in person due to some constraints. It’s a good thing we’ve found an app that can help scratch the itch so we can play whenever or wherever we like. This app is called Plato and it caters to a myriad of popular games, all in the palms of our hands. Downloading the free app and registering is pretty simple with just a few steps. It acts just like any other social media site where you can add friends and create groups for your closest friends. You can also chat with them, either in-game or not, and this goes for both private and group chats. If your friends aren’t available at the moment, you can also play against strangers online. Speaking of games, you have more than 20 choices to choose from. Be it from popular classics like Monopoly and Uno, card games such as Hold’Em and Go Fish, or even darts or pool. It also has Werewolves, a current favourite among larger groups of friends. There is a catch however, due to copyright, some games have had their names changed. A few examples would be Monopoly is called Bankroll, Uno as Ocho, and Cards Against Humanity as Rock Cards.

by Noel Jinguli Image | Plato 14

destination

e-foiling in sabah

n this issue’s Destination, the ocean will be our destination. New but getting more popular in Sabah is e-foiling, a water sport which involves surfing through the surface of the ocean with an e-foil (electronic surfboard). In fact, e-foiling is not only new, it is introduced in Malaysia for the first time right here in Sabah; thanks to Waterfly Borneo.

Waterfly Borneo is a company founded by passion and enthusiasm of being out in the ocean while taking into consideration our impact on the surrounding environment and community. Besides e-foiling, they also other water sports such as Standup Paddleboarding (SUP), Kiteboarding and Wingfoiling. Waterfly Borneo sells water sports related gear & merchandise as well.

How does an e-foil work? It basically flies above an ocean’s surface due to a hydrofoil, which creates lift similar to an airplane wing. This allows e-foil surfers to get the feeling of surfing, and flying on Sabah’s iconic flat water, or riding small waves. e-foil is basically powered by an electric motor and is controlled by a handheld wireless remote that syncs to the e-foil via Bluetooth.

To initiate your first flight/e-foil session, call or WhatsApp +60 11-3183 7359. For more information, go to www.waterfly.fun

It is easy to learn and Waterfly Borneo provides a 60min “Express”, or 120min “Flyer” Experience where an assigned instructor will teach basic steps of e-foiling and guide beginner surfers till they are up and surfing in no time. The whole process is a lot of fun and you’ll be wanting to do more e-foiling after the course is done. All e-foiling sessions are done at various spots at the ocean just off Kota Kinabalu and all accompanying e-foiling instructors at Waterfly Borneo are fully certified.

Image | Waterfly Borneo

sabah to host 2nd asia parks congress launching

Kota Kinabalu, 26 November 2021 - The State Government of Sabah, through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah, is delighted to announce that the 2nd Asia Parks Congress will be held in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from 24 to 29 May 2022. The announcement was made during the launching ceremony which was held at Sabah International Convention Centre - SICC.

ECO NEWS

premier protected areas, including the iconic World Heritage site, Kinabalu National Park. Over 1,000 Malaysian and international participants are expected to attend the Congress, and to participate either inperson or online, maximising the opportunity to contribute. It is expected to involve representatives from government protected area agencies, civil society organisations, Indigenous peoples’ organisations, academia, research institutes and the private sector. The event will be hosted at the Sabah International Convention Centre, with online participants attending through a special virtual platform provided by the organizers.

Coming immediately after CBD COP 15 in Kunming, the 2nd Asia Parks Congress will be a landmark event. It will be the first regional conservation event following the adoption of the new Global Biodiversity Framework, and will provide a unique opportunity to discuss the post-2020 biodiversity targets and the ways in which Asia can help to achieve these. It will also help set the agenda for the region’s protected and conserved areas for the The 2nd Asia Parks Congress is being held in collaboration with next 10 years. IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature and the Asia Protected Areas Partnership (APAP). It is being hosted by The theme of the 2nd Asia Parks Congress will be “Parks for the State Government of Sabah through the Ministry of Tourism, Nature and People”, highlighting the many connections between Culture and Environment and its agency, Sabah Parks. nature and society. Building on the success of the 1st Asia Parks Congress held in Sendai, Japan in 2013, the Congress will focus For the latest updates, please visit the Congress website at on addressing the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate https://2nd-asia-parks-congress.sabahparks.org.my/ change facing the region today, by agreeing actions for: • • • • • •

Nature-based solutions for health and well-being Governance of protected and conserved areas Connectivity and transboundary conservation Effective protected and conserved areas Economic and financial sustainability of protected and conserved areas Urban conservation and a new generation

The Congress will feature a dedicated Youth Forum, as well as high-level plenary sessions, smaller working group discussions, a diverse array of side events and a poster exhibition. A wide selection of field excursions will also be on offer to some of Sabah’s 17

AUtomotive

SUPERCARS GALORE

t used to be that supercars were a very rare sight on the streets. Now I tend to notice one or two prowling through Kota Kinabalu and Penampang every now and then. I’m sure this observation would be more common in cities like Kuala Lumpur or especially in Western countries. But do you know the “humble” origin of the supercar and the beautiful machine that has birthed the term “supercar” to the world? Introduced in 1992, the Mclaren F1 supercar was the first car that was considered a supercar. It held the title of ‘World’s Fastest Production Car’ for 15 years with a recorded top speed of 240.1 mph (miles per hour). Although its reign is over, it still is the fastest naturally aspirated car in the world, which means it doesn’t need turbos or superchargers to reach its top speed. It’s not all performance though, as the F1 features an elegant design aesthetic. It also has a unique interior with the driver being in the middle, like a jet fighter, flanked by passenger seats on each side. Fun fact, Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) owns one and has crashed it. The F1 might’ve been the car that birthed the supercar category but the Lamborghini Miura is technically the first supercar ever made. With its wedge-like shape and use of a 12-cylinder engine in a production car, it’s the father of the supercars. Since then, the wedge shape has been a staple of supercars, especially for the Lamborghinis we know today. Lamborghini’s legacy as we know it all started from the Miura. The 12-cylinder engine has also been used in all their flagship supercars for 50 years, with the last one being the Murcielago. Here’s another fun fact, Lamborghini used to produce tractors before it was a car company.

by Noel Jinguli Image | Unsplash 18

It seems that more supercars tend to come from western countries. However, there’s one supercar that not many recognise from the land of the rising sun. The Lexus LFA is a beast of a machine. It’s one of, if not the best sounding car ever produced. If you don’t know, Lexus is the luxury brand for Toyota. This means owners of the LFA not only get great performance but also Toyota reliability at the same time. Unfortunately, it took Lexus too long to develop it. 9 years to be exact. This caused fans to lose interest and not many are seen being driven around. It’s certainly exciting when we get to see supercars on our roads. But knowing the history and background of them makes it that much sweeter when we do witness them in person.

fitness

new year core & flexibilty workout

appy new year 2022 everyone! The time has come where we are all busy setting our new year fitness resolutions! If there’s anything that we have learnt through the past two years, it would be to always remain grounded and flexible in order to take on whatever that comes our way. Therefore, to help you kickstart the new year, here are 5 exercises to help you build a stronger core and improve your flexibility.

PIGEON POSE

THREAD THE NEEDLE SIDE PLANK (3 Sets, 30 seconds hold – Relax for 15 seconds then repeat for next set on other leg)

DOWNWARD FACING DOG

(4 Sets, 10 Reps each side – No rest; alternate immediately) SETUP • Come to a side lying position. • Place your elbows under your shoulders and push your body up to a side plank position. • Align your elbow, hip, knee and heel in a straight line . EXECUTION • Keeping your core stable, slightly rotate your thoracic spine and thread your top arm into the hanging gap between your supporting elbow and ribcage. • With control, slowly thread the arm out and stretch it up overhead.

(3 Sets, 30 seconds hold – Relax for 15 seconds then repeat for next set)

EAGLE POSE

STAR PLANK

Regression: Normal Elbow Plank (5 sets, 25 seconds hold, - Rest 15 Secs) SETUP • Come to a full plank position with palms directly under shoulder and feet hip width apart. • Brace your core and keep a neutral spine. EXECUTION • Slowly spread your arms away; around 30 - 45 away from your shoulder blades. • Slowly spread your arms away; around 30 - 45 away from your hips. • Keep your core engaged and spine neutral and hold the position. 20

(3 Sets, 30 seconds hold – Relax for 15 seconds then repeat for next set) Happy new year everyone! Remember to stay consistent throughout the year and I wish you all the best!

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Personality

Darren Soon: Business & Family With Love

he key to success has always been hard work and dedication. Though some tend to forget, a good balance of work and family is also important to maintain your focus on what you do. That is what Darren Soon of Tuah Baker does to climb up the ladder in the bread industry of Sabah. Here’s a thing or two you should know about Darren and how he balances his work and family life.

Darren is a 42 year-old who is originally from Labuan. He is a young entrepreneur who is currently venturing in the bread and pastry manufacturing industry. Tuah Baker is a halal certified bread manufacturing company supplying products to local supermarkets, major hotels, as well as chain food service providers. He also has Uncle T Donuts with kiosks located around Sabah. These kiosks serve soft and fluffy donuts topped with different choices of toppings. Darren feels it’s important for the company to give customers choices to either satisfy their sweet tooth or go for the healthier options. He’s proud that the company is able to cater to almost every demographic in Sabah. So, what’s it like in a day of Darren’s life? Well, he admittedly has a hectic routine everyday. He needs to manage the daily production and operations of the company. Some days, he needs to travel in order to set up new outlets in different districts of Sabah. Darren admits, it might be tiring sometimes but it sure is fulfilling when he gets to see an outlet succeeding after all the work is put into it. His biggest challenge is managing the manpower he is in charge of. Not every person is the same, so trying to maximise productivity of different individuals is a tough job. To solve this, Darren and his team have come up with a system to maintain productivity and improve the skills in the company. Through the years, Darren always learns from his experiences in the past. He has experienced a lot of ups and downs in his journey towards success. Even though the most upsetting experience of meeting irresponsible individuals has made things a bit difficult, he learns from his mistakes and moves forward. He’s grateful to have many mentors and the support from government sectors such as MPC, MITI, MaRii, KPDNKK, and many more.

Even when the going gets tough, Darren is always thankful that he has Glenda, his wife, by his side through all the tough times. In his own words, there’s always a strong woman behind a successful man. Glenda has always been supportive to all of Darren’s decisions and direction. They are the definition of a dynamic duo, always by each other’s side in their work and family life. During their free time, both Darren and Glenda love to spend quality time with their children. They prefer to visit the seaside with the kids every now and then to watch the sun set. He also appreciates a tall chilled mug of beer with that sunset as a bonus. Darren cherishes the time away from work to spend time with his family. He believes that family comes first when it comes to everything. And that is Darren Soon for you. A hard working and dedicated entrepreneur by day, and loving and “dad-icated” family man all the time. Darren aspires to further succeed with Tuah Baker and Uncle T Donuts in the future. With his wife and kids by his side, it surely isn’t an impossible task.

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CHOCOLATE GOODNESS

t is the festive holiday season and chocolates are bound to be a gift for someone. Not only delicious and addictive, they are also known to give you health benefits. Let’s find out some of these interesting benefits. Nutritious: Dark chocolate is rich in fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. It also comes with 600 calories and moderate amounts of sugar. Reduced cholesterol: One study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, suggests that chocolate consumption might help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels, also known as “bad cholesterol.” The authors concluded: “Regular consumption of chocolate bars containing Plant Sterols (PS) and Cocoa Flavanols (CF), as part of a low-fat diet, may support cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol and improving blood pressure.” Balances the immune system: Flavonols in chocolates help prevent the immune system from going into overdrive and reduce oxidative stress, which is an imbalance caused by cells fighting against free radicals and a common cause of many diseases. Improve Cognition, Prevent Memory Loss, and Boost Your Mood: Studies show consuming high concentrations of dark chocolate may benefit your brain. Joy DuBost, PhD, RD, a nutrition spokesperson and owner of Dubost Food & Nutrition Solutions,

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says research has shown chocolate stimulates neural activity in areas of the brain associated with pleasure and reward, which in turn decreases stress and improves your mood. Boosts athletic performance: The epicatechin in dark chocolate increases the production of nitric oxide in the blood, which supports circulation and reduces the amount of oxygen an athlete uses while engaged in moderately intense exercise. This allows the athlete to maintain workout intensity for longer. It may help your cough: Another marvelous effect of the theobromine chemical in chocolate is that it can calm a troublesome cough. Manufacturers are looking at this to produce safer cough syrups instead of using codeine which has some undesirable side effects. Fetal growth and development: Eating 30g (about one ounce) of chocolate every day during pregnancy might benefit fetal growth and development, according to a study presented at the 2016 Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Atlanta, USA.

What is fat freezing?

ryolipolysis isn’t surgery and doesn’t use needles. The device holds the part of your body your doctor wants to target between two paddles. Our fat cells are sensitive to either extreme hot temperature or extreme cold temperature. This treatment help to expose your fat cells to the extreme cold temperature and kill it off. The paddles cool quickly and your doctor leaves them in place for about 35 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. During that time, the process destroys about 20%25% of the fat cells in the area that’s targeted. The final results may not show up for a few months, but you may start to see some changes within a few weeks. Your immune system clears out the dead fat cells slowly over this time. Cryolipolysis is an effective fat reduction treatment using controlled cooling to eliminate unwanted fat cells. It permanently destroys up to 20% fat cells in a single treatment. When combined with a healthy diet and exercise, you may notice a significant difference in your appearance, energy, looks, and well-being. WHY CHOOSE FAT FREEZING TREATMENT? Advanced & Effective Typically eliminate up to 25% of any excess fat cells in the treated area in a single treatment. Non-Invasive Procedure Using cooling technology to deliver long-lasting results based on its ability to destroy unwanted fat cells.

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pregnancy & Oral health

regnancy is a big thing to everyone, especially for the expecting mothers out there. A lot of changes may occur throughout the body during this wonderful period. That’s why it’s always important to take care of yourself to ensure that the baby is safe as well. However, did you know that pregnancy can also affect your mouth and teeth? Together with Dr. Sylvia Lim of Phi Dental, let’s explore the effects of pregnancy to a mother’s oral health.

As always, most oral issues are preventable. Dr. Sylvia suggests visiting the dentist at least once during pregnancy. Preferably during the second trimester, when the baby is more stable and the mother has overcome morning sickness. A simple scaling and cleaning is advisable. However, do let your dentist know of your pregnancy, even if you’re not a hundred percent sure. Let them know the details of the medication you’re taking, certain medical conditions, or even any special advice from your physician.

During pregnancy, hormonal changes of progesterone and oestrogen can increase the acidity in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavities. However, this can also be attributed to the increase in sugar intake due to certain craving and a decrease in attention to preventive dental care. The amount of bacteria and plaque that stick to teeth also increase with the body’s inflammatory response. Plus, ligaments and bones in the mouth may temporarily loosen, resulting in teeth wiggling slightly. It can be alarming, but it doesn’t necessarily increase tooth loss.

Phi Dental is always ready to be part of your happy parenthood journey. They provide dental care for pregnant ladies and even newborn babies for tongue tie assessments and breastfeeding consultations.

These changes in the body are normal but each individual will experience it differently. Your eating habits may change as you might be eating certain foods more during your pregnancy compared to before. You might also brush and floss less. This may be because your gums are tender or you’re more tired than usual. For some women, the act of brushing and flossing might also cause them nausea.

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Feng Shui

12 Zodiac forecast from 7th December 2021 to 4th january 2022

This month you need to take good care of your health. Nothing best compared to sufficient rest and sleep. Avoid unhealthy food for this festive season too.

Be extra alert with whom you trust. If you have any proposal keep it to yourself and keep it low profile. Once your plan is successfully executed, you can be very proud!

This month please do not be so careless. Always be extra careful with your belongings. Potentially misplace and missing valuable items this month! Always double check your vehicle lock.

Coral Jade Nude Colour

Silver Obsidian Grey/Black

This month is recommended for you to go for a general medical check up to kick start the new year. Get yourself ready as there is an opportunity floating around you.

Do not stress yourself with the unnecessary burden that you can actually diversify your responsibility to your team. Your team trusts your leadership. Showcase what you got.

Stay away from gossip and stay away from being one of them. Do not retaliate to issues that will entangle you for no good reason. Carry something red around you.

Citrine Golden Yellow

Iolite Blue Grey

Red Coral Red

Big lucky month for you. Diversify your financial portfolio with several investments available in the market. It's okay to pick short term. Go ahead!

Winning month for all fellow sheep. There is a promotion for you. Be ready for new tasks and new responsibility. Set a good example for your new followers.

Avoid lending money out this month! Stop spoiling and pampering yourself with unnecessary spending on gadgets. Stop being in the rat race. Keep extra money for rainy day.

Obsidian Black

Pyrite Gold

Aura23 Purple

Seems like your previous investment yielded amazing results! Pl an wisely for your next plan. Luck is on your side. But still have to be careful with a high risk investment portfolio.

The misfortune star energies landed at sector. Avoid being at the wrong place at the wrong time. Caution and extra careful for this month. Take it seriously with your current health issue.

Pick a good date for all your important tasks. Always alert things around you. Take your job seriously because your superior is observing you from time to time.

Gold Rutile White

Silver Obsidian Silver/Grey

Moonstone Light Grey

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Rants & Raves

Christmas at Home

have had Christmas in many countries. In India, where I was born. In Africa. In Brussels. In Sabah. And of course in the UK, where I am at the moment. There’s a lot to be said for experiencing other people’s customs, but there is something very comforting and familiar in your own traditions. We have all sorts of silly things that need doing. For us the tree has to be a real one. It is usually about five or six feet, and decorated with lights and all the baubles that we have collected over the years. When I was younger and trendier, I tried to choose a colour scheme and stick to it with lights and ribbons and all sorts, but now I just put up what has happy memories. We collect holly and ivy from the woods, and string them up all over the banisters and on the mantelshelf, dotted with lights – usually white, sometimes red, never flashing and never multicoloured. Just a lot of them. I buy candles that smell of cloves and cinnamon and orange, and light them each evening (not near the greenery of course!). Christmas is about sights and smells and sounds too, so on the day we put on Carols from Kings on the radio which is a lovely background for opening presents. No longer, thank heavens, do we have children who wake up at 6 am when it is still dark, and invade the bedroom, demanding to know if Father Christmas has been. We used to send them downstairs to check if the mince pie they had so thoughtfully left out the night before had been eaten, or the glass of sherry drunk – thirsty work, all that sleight driving. There would have been a carrot or two left out for the reindeer as well – these, if we had remembered before turning in ourselves would be almost gone, the remain bit with teeth marks clearly outlined. We have never really gone in for stockings – too much trouble, I think – so the presents are always around the tree. When everyone is up, and wearing suitable festive kit (red pyjamas, reindeer ears, flashing earrings, whatever works), we sit expectantly near the fire and thre tree, and someone comes in with smoked salmon blinis, champagne and orange juice. The youngest person is the present distributor, and begins their work. Soon there is paper everywhere, and sounds of rustling and laughing and talking. Honestly. It is never badtempered, although if we aren’t careful that comes later, when the paper has been cleared away, and there is a tiny sense of anticlimax. Not for long, though.

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Some go to church, mostly to sing their hearts out, and others don’t, but offer to peel potatoes. An offer always welcomed. This year we are having beef for lunch, which will happen at about 2.30pm. There will be sprouts cooked with pine nuts and onions, roast potatoes, parsnips, another green vegetable if I have remembered, and lots of gravy. If turkey, bread sauce, which is worth its weight in baubles any day. Pudding can be trad plum, with brandy butter or it can be something else – a nod to Xmas spice, or something completely different if people aren’t so keen on the taste of sweet mincemeat (dried fruit, in a dark sticky mass). The table will look lovely, with lights and candles and the best china and silver. Glasses will sparkle and look better and better as the light fades – this is the UK, and it’s dark by 4 o’clock in the afternoon. There will be a walk, if people are not weighted down by the quantities of food by this time, which will clear the head and redden the cheeks. If it’s been snowing, there is the crunch of crystals underfoot, and it’s always lovely in woodland, by the sea where I live, and walking past the lights in all the houses on the way. It’s not a fairy tale. There will be irritations; someone will snap at someone else; people will snooze in front of the telly, or stay around the table and chat. The point is that people WANT it to be a happy day, and in our family we do our best to make it one. It’s only 24 hours, and surely we can all manage to be kind to each other for that long. What’s that sound? Oh Hark the Herald Angels sing. If you listen closely enough. Merry Christmas everyone and may 2022 be a year when we come to terms with all the difficulties we have suffered for the last two years, and move forwards to make the future a happy and healthy one. May your God go with you.

The Great Baking Trend

ain-marie. Proofing. Stiff peaks. Do these terms sound foreign to you? If so, you might want to brush up (pun definitely intended) on your baking skills and knowledge. A while back we talked about how during the pandemic many people used the increased time at home to pick up a new hobby or learn a new skill, and one of the things that soared in popularity is baking. From friends, to neighbours, and even the long lost aunty whom you’ve not spoken to in years - it seemed like everyone was eager to hop on the bread-baking bandwagon. Some even realise that they had a knack for baking and turned their newly-found passion into a home business. I mean, who can resist a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie? These enthusiastic new bakers started to clear the baking aisles of grocery stores and bakery shops, to the point where basic ingredients such as flour, butter and sugar were in short supply. But where did this craze come from?

Pop Culture

While many people started baking during the pandemic, the trend for home baking goes back much further. One reason for this is the desire for healthier food - if you bake your own bread, you have complete control of what goes into it. The plethora of baking and cooking shows on TV and cooking channels on social media have made it so that everyone can learn to bake from home. Take the wildly popular reality baking show, The Great British Bake Off, for example. It’s been on the air since 2010 and is credited with driving interest in home baking in the UK, with local supermarkets and departmental stores reporting sharp rises in sales of baking tools and ingredients. Even shows like Cake Boss, Zumbo’s Just Desserts, and to a certain extent, MasterChef, became “after dinner must-watch” in so many households. This steady stream of new baking programmes, magazines, blogs, and social media content on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube have only bolstered people’s passion in home baking. How many eggs are there in a baker’s dozen? If your answer is 12 (it’s not), then maybe you might want to heed our advice: Ready your whisk and grab a bowl, and beat those egg whites to stiff peaks. After all, baking is a great way to fill this holiday season with warmth, love and cheer. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

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REAL BEAUTY AWARDS 2020 Scenes during Real Beauty Awards 2020 at The Palace Hotel Kota Kinabalu on 6 November 2021. The event also celebrated Real Beauty Sdn Bhd’s 3rd anniversary and the launch of their new Milky Sun Protection (SPF) product. Real Beauty Sdn Bhd is a top local skincare & cosmetic products retailer. The company is founded by CEO Madam Rejanah Bahanda. Find out more at www.facebook.com/realbeautysb

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aunched in September 2021 was Nice Bakes; a home based bakery business in Kota Kinabalu. It was founded by SM Cheong and her two daughters Krys and Sam. Initially the daughters thought their mom’s pastries and cakes were just so good that they deserved to be tasted and appreciated by others. Thus Nice Bakes was born. Nice Bakes’ pastries and cakes eventually really got appreciated by more and more customers as time passed by. Among their hot selling items are Signature Pineapple Rolls (both the pastry and jam made from scratch) and vegan Potato Crackers. Their orders has currently went as far as Sandakan and Tawau. The trio behind Nice Bakes are actually vegetarian and they hope to incorporate more vegetarians items in the near future. “Nice people treat nice people nice” is the motto that Nice Bakes live by and they bring this wholesome vibe into what they like best - making delicious food. Want to be treated nice with nice food by nice people? Then Nice Bakes would the right choice. @nicebakes.kk

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restaurant review

gypt is very iconic for its rich history and fascinating architecture. But the tasty and vibrant cuisine originating from the land of the pharaohs is beginning to bloom here in Kota Kinabalu. My knowledge of Middle Eastern food is limited to hummus and kebabs so I was really excited to be visiting 10 n Go. Initially designed to be an RM10 fast food restaurant concept, 10 n Go serves full Egyptian meals. We were greeted warmly by the Owner of the restaurant, AHMED YOUSRY, and His Wife Shaymaa the chef and even himself are Egyptian so you can bet on having a full authentic Egyptian meal experience here. We were served with huge spreads of aromatic, and might I add beautifully plated, dishes. Starting with their huge Platter for 3 which includes 3 types of rice, 3 beef kebabs, 3 chicken kebabs, 3 chicken shawarma, 2 lamb shawarma, salad and their Egyptian salsa. The rice itself was already flavorful and all the meats were perfectly seasoned. Their salsa is super refreshing and pairs perfectly with any selections of meat from the dish. This dish would feed a group of 3 to 4 easily. Another gigantic platter that they offer is the Family Set C which combines the selection of mandi and bukhari rice together with 2 fall of the bone lamb shanks, 2 braised lamb shoulders, 2 lamb shawarma, salad and not to forget their Egyptian salsa yet 40

Dining like the kings at 10 n Go

again. You only need minimal effort in chewing the lamb as it was extremely tender being cooked for hours with care in their kitchen. They also have selections of smaller portioned dishes if you want to dine by yourself. Might I suggest the Messakaa which is an eggplant-based dish which also includes ground meat in their sauce. The Messakaa from 10 n Go has the consistency of stew and it is cooked in the claypot. Another new addition to their

Hawawshi

Falafel Pizza

Lamb Shawarma

Chicken Shawarma

Salonat

Family Set C

claypot menu is the Salonat which is a classic Middle Eastern stew that is intentionally brothy. This dish was made with beef, chili peppers, and assortments of vegetables and reminded me a lot of the western beef stew but with a bit more extra spices. Let the hot rice soak up all the broth, eat it while it’s hot and this easily became one of my favorite dishes here at 10 n Go. We were lucky to have sampled Ahmed’s newest creation, the Falafel Pizza. I have never had falafel before so I could not compare, and hearing about falafel; which is a deep-fried ball fritter made from either ground chickpeas or broad beans, this was an interesting combination. I was surprised by how good the pizza was. Once again perfectly seasoned but I would suggest having it while it is fresh out of the oven for full experience. If you are feeling adventurous, dip it in the salsa and the taste will be elevated even more. Now it won’t be quite Middle Eastern without kebabs or shawarma now would it? We were presented with 2 types of different shawarma; Lamb Shawarma and Chicken Shawarma. I myself am a huge fan of lamb and anything that resembles wraps because it is convenient and easy to eat especially when on the go. But it is not easy to get a good shawarma here in KK so I was quite happy to bite into this meat-filled wrap. The lamb was once again incredibly tender, juicy and I am glad that the wrap was not drenched in mayo! It was delicious. Another dish from 10 n Go that is perfect not only as a snack but also a full meal, is the traditional Egyptian dish Hawawshi. Pita bread stuffed with minced beef and spices served with a side of

their homemade garlic sauce. The garlic sauce tasted mild and it did not overpower the original taste of the Hawawshi at all and plus point, this sauce pairs great with their shawarma too. I was really excited to see the coffee pot that they use to make Egyptian or Turkish coffee. I am not a fan of coffee but you guys can definitely order it at 10 n Go. Do opt for their refreshing signature Egyptian Mint Tea. Cooling, refreshing, mildly sweet. The perfect ending to a huge, flavorful and hearty meal. If you are more into fizzy non-alcoholic malt beverages, 10 n Go also serves 8 different flavors of Barbican. Newly opened in March this year, the restaurant is beginning to gain popularity for their authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and friendly staff. It is also a perfect place to just hang out and enjoy a shisha or two. They also are available for catering events and you can also enjoy the food at home via food delivery services available. 10 n Go are currently looking into expanding and opening up franchising opportunities by 2022. 011-1241 9005 7.00 AM to 10.00 PM [Daily] Lot A-G-2, Ground Floor, Block A, 88 Marketplace, 500, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 10 ‘N GO CERTIFIED HALAL

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nightlife CHILL OUT AND ENJOY DELICIOUS BITES & DRINKS AT THE CLUB The Club at Hilton Kota Kinabalu has finally open its doors. It is the place to be for those who want to chill out and have delicious bites and drinks. Cocktail/mocktail lovers should come here too and simply have a good time within The Club’s beautiful interior. Opening hours: 4pm-12am (Wednesday till Sunday) Address: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Asia City Contact: 088-356 000