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EDITOR’S NOTE
EDITORIAL TEAM Hi Breeze readers, I hope everyone is well as we enter the 2nd half of 2020. Here at Breeze we kick it off with Jennifer P. Linggi on the Cover. More than meets the eye, she is the Deputy General Manager of the Sabah Cultural Board and curator of Sabah Art Gallery. Jennifer is also a talented artist who has developed a strong passion for traditional crafts especially baskets. This is proven with her beautifully written book called ‘A Journal of North Borneo’s traditional baskets’ which is now in its 2nd edition. Read all about it in Personality.
This month, Jennifer also launched the MCO Artworks Exhibition 2020; an exhibition to showcase the artwork of artists made during the MCO. The creative juices of our local artists are constantly flowing even during MCO with 390 pieces of art displayed in this eye opening exhibition. Go to Feature to find out more about it. The rest of the issue, is packed with interesting reads such as Restaurant Review’s Medovik Coffee House, an interesting food outlet featuring Azerbaijan and Russian cuisine. Music highlights Mjin, a new 19 year old talented singer who just released his brand new single Let Me Love You. If you love gaming, read about the upcoming Playstation 5 in Tech. I hope you enjoy reading this issue and have a great July!
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26FITNESS
June 2020
ALMOST THERE! MCO CORE CONDITIONING WORKOUT
28RANTS & RAVES
11Music
MJIN: the new kid on the block
12TECH 07report
PlayStation 5: The Future of Console is Here
rechellyna & ryverra: MAKING EDUCATION POSSIBLE WITH PURU ONLINE
18personality 29 POP CULTURE weaving a future for traditonal baskets: jennifer p. linggi
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES FOR THE DIGITAL ARTISAN
24WELLNESS HEALTHY MIND & EMOTIONAL HABITS
25AESTHETIC
08feature Seeing an artist’s point of view during mco
PROTESTs AROUND THE WORLD
MESOTHERAPY FAT MELTING TREATMENT
14destination sipadan kapalai resort
34 RESTAURANT REVIEW MEDOVIK: A TASTE OF ITS OWN
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june 2020 SABAHAN DIRECTOR’S FILM EARNS A TOP 5 SPOT AT KQED HOMEMADE FILM FESTIVAL US, June 2020 - A Tawau born director’s film was made the opening film for the KQED Homemade Film Festival. “All I Did Was Smile And Say Hello” is a 5-minute documentary detailing a racist encounter from the perspective of Michelle Man, an Asian-American pharmacist. San Francisco based Soon King Yaw was inspired to make the film by the recent Covid-19 pandemic and racism surrounding it. The powerful story managed to trounce over 500 other submissions, earning its spot among the 5 finalists for the premiere of the film festival. The KQED Homemade Film Festival was held for the first time to showcase the creativity of filmmakers made from home during the lockdowns of the Covid-19 pandemic.
JCI TANJUNG ARU & JESSELTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL HELPS FRONTLINERS Kota Kinabalu, 1-18 June 2020 - Junior Chamber International Tanjung Aru handed over 250 DIY face shields and 50 packs of food boxes to the staff at Hospital Queen Elizabeth during the period of 1-18 June 2020. The DIY face shields were donated through a donation drive organised by Jesselton International School. The food boxes were donated by the public and made by Joox Café at Plaza 333. Both DIY face shields and food boxes were distributed to the staff from the Emergency Department and Blood Bank. Despite the improving of the COVID-19 situation, our medical frontliners are still working hard daily and is often exposed to the possible risk of an unknown COVID-positive patient. According to the Emergency Department staffs, they use 30 sets of full head-to-toe Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on average per day at the high-risk area. Most of these are from the previous donations from the public during the MCO. Unfortunately, donations have almost stopped as number of Covid-19 cases get lower. For more information, go to www.fb.com/jcitgaru #AYAMWITHYOU FOOD PANTRY TO SUPPORT SEMBULAN COMMUNITY Kota Kinabalu, 2 June 2020 - The #AyamWithYou Food Pantry initiative, by Ayam Brand™ and 13 charity homes nationwide is working to help charities and to empower them to help surrounding communities that are in need. Rumah Anak Kesayangan Kota Kinabalu, an orphanage in Sembulan is leading the way for the local community by managing the #AyamWithYou pantry in this area. The weatherproof food pantry is set up outside the charity home’s compound so that social distancing is observed. It is open to the public round-theclock. Residents update the community about the food pantry through community groups on social media and messaging apps, while children from the home are responsible to top up the Ayam Brand™ products daily. Response to the initiative has been overwhelming with the daily allocation of Ayam Brand™ products such as tuna, baked beans, processed peas, canned pineapples and coconut milk snapped up quickly, and other essentials being added, with strong support from the community. For more information, go to www. ayambrand.com.my CARE PACKAGE DELIVERY FOR OUR HEROES IN EAST MALAYSIA Kuala Lumpur, 19 June 2020 – Following one month of The Power of 99 SEN donation drive, Tune Talk have successfully raised a good amount of contribution from their subscribers. Majority of subscribers have contributed multiple donations in support of Tune Talk’s East Malaysian medical frontliners who are tirelessly fighting against COVID-19. With the collected amount, an in-kind donation worth RM 100,000 of medical supplies were delivered safely to the Malaysian Medical Association Sarawak. The care packages include N95 masks and hand sanitisers. The Power of 99 SEN was also previously part of a continuous effort to match the medical supplies contribution worth RM100,000 for our fellow frontliners in Sabah, through the assistance of Malaysian Medical Association Sabah.
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rechellyna & ryverra: MAKING EDUCATION POSSIBLE WITH PURU ONLINE
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he recent pandemic outbreak has forced many businesses and schools to close in efforts to contain the virus from spreading and this has changed the system of working and learning. Moving from physical to virtual learning can be problematic for those who do not have any access to stable internet connection, especially those in rural parts of Sabah. A viral video surfaced last May which showed how two sisters, Rechellyna Rinus, 17 and sister Ryverra, 15 made their very own “classroom” called “Puru Online” which in Dusun refers Puru as jungle, in Kampung Bomboi, Keningau.
portable gas stove, in case they got hungry during their classes and also an egg carton to light up as mosquito repellent. The sisters’ determination has reached the ears of several generous Samaritans who then donated the sisters with HP laptops, modem and printers in order to ease their studies. Check out more on nick atie tangkapas’ YouTube channel to watch their journey from scouring for a stable internet connection to taking matters into their own hands and making their online learning possible with “Puru Online” as their own classroom.
The snail-speed internet connection in Kampung Bamboi has caused the sisters to miss out on lessons and resulted in a nonoptimal online learning experience for them. Frustrated, the two sisters moved to higher ground where the internet connection was the strongest. Although with better connection, the condition at the hilltop was not promising. Determined to have a better future, the sisters took initiative to make their learning space comfortable and with the aid of their uncle, they made chairs and tables out of logs from nearby trees as well as plastic covers for roofing. They even brought their
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FEATURE
Seeing An Artist’s Point Of View During MCO
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t’s common knowledge that during the Movement Control Order (MCO), most of us have been stuck at home. The same goes for artists and all the creative types out there. With their spare time and creativity, some managed to fill a whole year’s worth of portfolio. But what good does it do when you can’t share your art to the world?
a suitable platform for everyone to share their emotions and thoughts through art to the world. We all understand how the MCO had impacted us, so art is one way of expressing it.” She continued, “the artists were very excited when we announced the exhibition and we were surprised by the amount of submissions we received.”
This is where Sabah Art Gallery (SAG) comes in. Jennifer P. Linggi, the Deputy General Manager of the Sabah Cultural Board and curator of SAG many artworks done during MCO posted in social media by various artists. That’s when Jennifer and her team decided to hold MCO Artworks Exhibition 2020, an exhibition to showcase the artwork of artists made during the MCO.
Usually, artists need to give a set percentage of commission from the sale of the artwork to art collectors. However, the SAG have decided not to charge the artists any percentage of commission
Her team asked all interested artists, both established and new, to submit their artwork for the exhibition. In a short amount of time, the gallery received great reception from artists. Since our interview with Jennifer, a total of 390 pieces of art were submitted from 50 talented artists. Among them, 20 are newcomers that are going to have their art exhibited for the first time in SAG. Jennifer said, “apart from wanting to showcase what our artists have been creating these past few months, we want to provide
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to further support their livelihoods. All the artwork featured are available for sale from as low as RM50 to RM6500. If you ask any art collector, those prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality you’re getting. These artworks range from abstract art to even shoe art and handicrafts relating to the Covid-19 situation. An artist called KanJenJen has submitted over 70 pieces of art alone. His work ranges from spray painted stencil landscapes to comic strips. It’s quite amazing how an artist can display such a wide range of talent in the field of art. Another artist to take note of is Awang Fadilah. A long time patron of Sabah Naive Art community. The way he expresses his point of view of the world through his illustrations is very unique.
The artworks weren’t limited to hand painted works as well. Even digital pieces are displayed for the world to see. Artists would create their art digitally and print them either on paper or canvas. An artist named Josrie Haral created a series of bright and colourful doodles and illustrations from his iPad, each telling their own story based on legends, animals, and scenes from Sabah. Every piece of artwork, by anyone, was welcomed. As Jennifer puts it, “this exhibition isn’t about being an established artist. We want to introduce new artists to the art world, while showing them that exhibitions aren’t intimidating. It’s refreshing and surprising that there are many more new artists out there. Even though they’re new, their standards for art are very high.” “Through this exhibition, we want to change people’s mindset. Art is an important part of our society. It’s somewhat a documentation of history, telling the stories of the situations people went through, just like how the featured artists tell their stories during the MCO through their art. It also reflects the emotions and thoughts of people, while calming our souls and nurturing our spirits from the troubles we face,” Jennifer added. The reception from the public has been promising since the exhibition started on 1 July 2020. The admission for the exhibition is free until 31 October 2020. So why not take some time off your busy schedule to experience beautiful works of art. You’d not only be doing yourself a favour, you’ll also be supporting our talented local artists.
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movies
CIty Cineplex july 2020 movies TROLLS WORLD TOUR Genre: Animation / Family Director: Walt Dohrn Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, J Balvin, Rachel Bloom, Flula Borg, Kelly Clarkson, James Corden, Ozzy Osbourne, Anderson Paak, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige
This “Trolls” sequel sees Queen Poppy and Branch discovering other Troll worlds beyond their own. When a mysterious threat puts all the Trolls in danger, Poppy, Branch and their friends have to find a way to unite all the Trolls in order to defeat the threat.
BLOODSHOT Genre: Action / Drama / Fantasy Director: Dave Wilson Cast: Vin Diesel, Eiza González, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell, Guy Pearce Ray Garrison, a soldier killed in action was brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot. But the company that created him has swayed over his mind and memories. Ray is now on a mission to find out what’s real and what’s not.
THE INVISIBLE MAN Genre: Thriller Director: Leigh Whannell Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver JacksonCohen, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
FANTASY ISLAND Genre: Horror Director: Jeff Wadlow Cast: Michael Pena, Lucy Hale, Maggie Q, Portia Doubleday In Blumhouse’s new spin on Fantasy Island, the enigmatic Mr. Roarke makes the secret dreams of his lucky guests come true at a luxurious but remote tropical resort. But when the fantasies turn into nightmares, the guests have to solve the island’s mystery in order to escape with their lives.
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Mjin: the new kid on the block
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ew kid on the block, 19 year old Mjin from Penampang has just released a new single titled Let Me Love You. Breeze had a chance to sit down with him and get an insight of the mind of a prodigy in the music scene. Introduce yourself. My name is Micah Simanil Jintony. My stage name is Mjin, which is a combination between my first and last name. Have you always been into music? Honestly, I wasn’t until I was 12. I saw my dad playing a guitar and thought “I could do that as well”. Admittedly, it was hard in the beginning, but once I got the hang of it, I tried learning other instruments. That’s how I actually got my start in music. Now it’s the biggest thing in my life.
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I want to portray how one’s love towards another can give them strength to conquer the struggles and challenges of life. It’s subtle, but it is a reference of my experience in the past. Writing lyrics like this helps me express my thoughts and feelings to people. Anything you’d like to add? For the people who are trying to succeed, persevere and do it at your own pace, or else, you’ll be easily discouraged when you don’t see the results of your labour. If you’re like me and still studying, then juggling both is pretty much a given. For me, picking one or the other isn’t the way to go. It is difficult, but when you do succeed, it’ll be twice as satisfying in the end.
How did you produce all your songs? My friend introduced song production to me when I was 16. At the time, I would only string together simple beats with the instruments I played, just for fun. I dragged and dropped free presets I got from the internet in the beginning. Only when I discovered the art of mixing did I understand its importance. It just makes things sound more appealing and natural. I do all my recordings in my own room. Do you stick to one genre of music? I am not a “one-genre artist”. I rotate between pop, rap, and R&B in my songs. In terms of my inspirations, Imagine Dragons is definitely the biggest one. The bass played by Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers also provides me inspiration on what type of sound I’m looking for. Tell us about Let Me Love You. Surprisingly, it took me only a few days to finish it. Once I got the beat and melody down, I immediately wrote the lyrics. Basically,
Let Me Love You by Mjin is available on Spotify. Follow @mjinbeats on instagram.
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TECH
PlayStation 5: The Future of Console is Here
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n the era we live in right now, it is hard to surprise people and this reveal knocked people out of their seat. Sony did just that during Sony’s: The Future of Gaming event on 11th June. No more of PlayStation’s traditional black consoles like the three previous versions - welcome to a futuristic version of the next generation console with a sleek white and curvy design. The futuristic aesthetic even trickles down to the accessories as well, especially the controller design. The entirety of the design reminds us a lot of Storm Troopers in Star Wars. Though, we can only imagine how the back looks like as it was not shown in the reveal. Much like the revamped design, the internal specification of PS5 features a custom 8 Core AMD Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.5GHz (variable frequency) which has four times faster data processing than the 8 Core Jaguar in PS4. Also, for an immersive gaming experience, PS5 has a custom GPU based on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture hardware that promises 10.28 teraflops and 36 compute units clocked at 2.23GHz (also variable frequency). It is expected that the PS5 games will have a much better ray tracing, textures, bigger maps and more realism. Not forgetting the biggest technical update - the switch to SSD storage for the main memory drive which offers super fast loading time in game.
have more sensitive and varied vibration in reaction to different textures. For example, road texture in racing games. Adaptive RT2/LT2 triggers also means users will experience the tensions or resistance such as when drawing a bow or shooting arrows. Talk about immersive gaming! Previously, PS4 consoles came only with a controller and earphone set, but the recent PS5 reveal features a new headset, HD camera, charging station and finally a remote controller. Now, the BIG question is how much does PS5 cost? Are the accessories included within the PS5 purchase or will it be sold separately? Sony has been hush-hush with the pricing and judging by the looks, packed power and new accessories, the cost may be more expensive than PS4 starting at $499 to $1000. However, there is hope for a slightly cheaper version when Sony introduces the Digital Edition of the console, which is a great option for those who prefer less CD clutters - provided that you have a strong internet connection.
Release date? Sony has officially confirmed that the PS5 will release globally “in time for Holiday 2020”, so likely some time between October and December 2020. Fingers crossed, the PS5 It does not stop there, Sony incorporates a sense of touch during would be affordably priced for us Malaysians. gameplay. This is shown in a standalone trailer highlighting the DualSense Wireless controller which offers haptic feedback, adaptive RT2/LT2 triggers and motion sensor. Compared to the previous DualShock controller, allegedly, DualSense controllers
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Destination
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort
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here is no shortage of lovely islands in Malaysia. Choosing the best island is a nearly impossible task. But one island that will surely stand out is the one at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort. The resort is just a few minutes by boat from the islands of Sipadan and Mabul on the east coast of Sabah. With glistening filter-like sand, excellent snorkeling on a reef spot just off the oceans, relaxing lounges, and crystal-clear water, it would suit those who are itching to taste sunshine and warm tropical beauty. The moment you step off the boat you will be blown away by the surrounding view. Designed and built-in full style as an airy, comfortable, sunny water village with no land in sight, it boasts a mile-long sandbank of powdery white sand where you can sunbathe in complete recreation, looking out for miles of brilliant turquoise stretching out to the horizon, offering the purest image of natural serenity. How often do you get to stay in the middle of the ocean? Literally, without access to land. Kapalai’s chain of chalets is all connected by miles of wooden walkways for those who want to take their morning jog while watching thousands of fish swimming only a few feet away especially for those who enjoy a healthier life during the stay.
If you love diving, dive spots are extremely close and can be reached in just a few minutes by speedboat and some of them, actually, just by swimming from the dive center pier. For those who are ready to explore more than the tiny marvels of Kapalai’s macro life, within just a few minutes, dive in Sipadan (where big fish and turtles abound) or in Mabul (where silky and muddy bottoms offer different and equally pleasant experiences and opportunities to the lovers of “muck diving”). With a good combination of sun and water in a beautiful and serene atmosphere with welcoming staff, Sipadan-Kapalai is the perfect destination for both scuba divers and non-scuba divers looking for a great holiday experience!
Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort is comfortable and stunning with a variety of things to choose from. Boat trips, water sports, nature, and more. Whether you crave culture, adventure, or simply want to relax on a beach, this island should fulfill your travel dreams.
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For bookings or more information, go to: www.dive-malaysia.com
eco news
Fast Fashion, Slow Preservation
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he fashion industry is one of the bigger industries that dictate trends in societies these days. No matter what our fashion sense is, it’s hard to deny the huge impact it has on our lives. However, do you realise it has an even bigger impact towards the environment? “Fast fashion” is now a huge part of the fashion industry. If you’re not familiar with the term, it’s basically used for designs that quickly flow from the catwalk capturing the current fashion trends. Admittedly, it is amazing how fast pieces of clothing get churned out, especially when fashion trends change so fast. The issue is, it’s bad for the environment. Companies are pressured to reduce cost and speed up production time to meet buyer demands. Usually, they cut corners by using materials that aren’t environmentally friendly. Their production process also contributes 10% of emissions in the world, while being second to agriculture in terms of polluting the water. The thing is, these companies aren’t the only ones to blame though. Demand by consumers is the main cause of fast fashion. Companies compete for buyer demands for their profit. However, because the consumers change their style based on consistently changing trends, they also throw out pieces of clothing that don’t fit in their current style. Those clothes fill up landfills and create huge amounts of textile waste, which by the way takes a minimum of 80 years to degrade. Making it the world’s second most polluting industry.
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So what can we do to avoid this? Obviously, the simplest answer is to buy less. Don’t follow the trends too much. If you’re the fashionista type, why not try thrifting for a change. There are also artisans who sell pre-loved clothes that have been “modified” into something new. If you don’t trust used clothing, which is understandable, then why not support brands that take the time to put out timeless designs that don’t hurt the environment as much. Bigger companies such as Nike have started to take this issue seriously. Recently, they’ve started to produce trash shoes, literally. From the extra materials that were unused in production, they created a whole line of shoes from just recycling those materials. Of course, there are many companies that have done things like this, but with Nike trying to take it mainstream, it helps by educating consumers and other companies as well to the potential of using recycled materials. With that said, educating ourselves and changing our mindset to avoid fast fashion is a good start. Trends come and go, but we only have one home, so we need to take care of it.
PERSONALITY
Jennifer P. Linggi Weaving A Future For Traditional Baskets
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istory is not only penned in writings but also in paintings, carvings, sculptures and even baskets. A close to home example is Sabah’s traditional crafts. It tells you stories and lessons of our ancestors that define who we are. Unfortunately, it is slowly diminishing. Breeze had the opportunity to sit down with Jennifer P. Linggi, a passionate woman in a mission to revive our slowly fading crafts through her second edition of “ The Kampung Legacy”; a ten years in the making journal that focuses on the dying craft of traditional baskets.
“What started as a curious desire to know the actual names of some traditional handicraft items became a major undertaking which lasted for many years.” Born and raised in Kota Kinabalu, Jennifer grew up with a strong passion for arts and aspired to be an artist or an art teacher. Her parents encouraged her love for art but her late father wanted Jennifer to have a strong academic foundation as well. So, he suggested that she studied Architecture. Sadly, her father passed away before she received her scholarship. Honouring her father’s advice, Jennifer pursued a postgraduate course in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University. She spent the next 20 years studying and working abroad. When she returned, she became a part-time lecturer, later working full-time as a curator for the Sabah Art Gallery and now as the Deputy General Manager for the Sabah Cultural Board. One of her missions has been to promote Sabah arts and crafts to a global audience.
Jennifer’s interest in local crafts was through her mother’s involvement in a handicraft shop. After spending 20 years abroad, she noticed not many books have been published on our traditional crafts. In 2006, starting from one basket sketch after another, Jennifer became mesmerized by the intricate details, skilled knowledge and the stories behind our traditional baskets. Determined to document these skills, Jennifer would go on days or even weeks to places such as Long Pasia, Kudat, Tawau and Sipitang; to interview basket weavers and to experience the process of basket weaving. Staying with the communities helped her to see what the baskets meant to the people and how they were used on a daily basis. Throughout her journey, she discovered our baskets have different names, uses, patterns and shapes depending on each ethnic group. For example, padi carrying basket is called Buan in Lundayeh.
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The most memorable part of her journey was the warmth and willingness of the people to share their knowledge and skills. She was also struck by the mastery of the skills required to produce the baskets. A skill that has only been handed down verbally. Hence the need to visually document this dying art. The first three years were easy because as a part-time lecturer, she had more time for her research and finished about 50 sketches. Work slowed down as she became full-time curator at the Sabah Art Gallery. There were times when she was close to giving up but eventually her perseverance paid off and finally able to press the ‘send’ button to the printers just before midnight on 31 December 2016, making the 10-year research complete. What’s interesting about Jennifer’s journal is how the illustrations compliment her work as if you’re reading a diary and the basket sketches allow the reader to have more appreciation for our traditional crafts. Jennifer sees art, not only as a reflection of ourselves but also as a form
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of documenting history for the future generation to learn and be proud of their unique identity. Living in a fast-paced world, we are so caught up with the race that we forget to appreciate the beauty of our culture. Jennifer hopes this journal serves as a reminder that our traditional crafts are now “in the hands of an ageing population” and 80% will be extinct if we do not pass on the knowledge to the future generation. She hopes through her work people will use traditional crafts in a contemporary way, to encourage the younger generation and artisans to revive the craft. Jennifer is now working on her second book in her Kampung Legacy series which is on traditional textile. In the meantime, check out Jennifer’s book which can be purchased at the Sabah Art Gallery and the Sabah Cultural Board. She can also be contacted by email at jplinggi@yahoo.co.uk
FUN FACT: Jennifer P. Linggi is the conceptual designer for the Sabah Art Gallery building which is the first green building in Sabah and green public gallery in Malaysia.
How to Thrive in the New Norm W
elcome to the New Norm ladies and gentlemen! So what can we expect and how can we adapt to this? Throughout these past few months I’ve encountered inspiring people and companies who thrived in spite of the circumstances and are riding this tsunami wave of a crashing economy. Let me share with you some of their stories, including one of ours embedded in three keys to thriving in the new norm: Be Comfortable Of Letting Go What You Embraced Yesterday: It is difficult to let go of what we know. For example, IEC’s further studies consultancy has taken a huge hit as international borders close and students are forced to be homebound at least for the majority of this year. We decided that instead of waiting for the borders to open up again or succumb to online learning which has its limits, we have applied to be one of the first NCUK International Foundation centres in Sabah. The NCUK Foundation is a PreUniversity Foundation qualification which will provide students with a certificate to progress onto University studies, and at a fraction of the cost! We need to recognise that business as we know it will and has already changed, and if we keep embracing and hanging onto the past, we ourselves will BE the past! by Jasmine Leong CEO of IEC - Study English, Study Abroad Centre in Kota Kinabalu Images | Unsplash
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Believe There Is ALWAYS An Answer:
gym-owner and tuition centre principal proceeded with his half-baked idea of having his own wholesome bakery!
I heard of a pizza place in the USA that was losing business due to the lockdown. The His baking machinery first place to look for arrived just before MCO an answer is to see and he became known what you already as the Six-Pack Baker have – what are your who took the term resources? Your thriving in the new skills? Your assets? norm to a whole other They discovered level! that their oven could generate enough heat So, how do we thrive to produce PPE masks in the new norm? Be for front-liners! They comfortable letting go of what changed their business you embraced yesterday, believe using the resources they there is ALWAYS an answer and finally be had! What happens after comfortable with half-baked ideas, your the pandemic you ask? best is yet to come! They may go back to pizza baking only or they could have two businesses! Take heart, there is ALWAYS an answer. Be Comfortable Half-Baked Ideas:
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When I was studying musical theatre in New York a few years ago, our drama teacher encouraged us to present ideas to try out new moves or directions of a scene. There are no bad ideas, he said. The important thing is to try it out. We realised that a silly half-baked idea led to other ideas and that led to a few more ideas and formed into a fully-baked idea by the end of it! Remember that trying many things increases your odds of being successful! I’m sure we can all attest that if there is any time to be creative, it’s NOW! One of my good friends and fitness coach, Hazli is an amazing example. A ‘14A’ SPM Top student, fellow actor, fitness trainer,
Jasmine Leong is the CEO of IEC, School of English Language and Further Studies Consultancy and Principal of IEC Baby Ballet. She is also a certified trainer and coach by the John Maxwell Team. Feel free to connect with her on jasmine@iec.com.my or check out www.iec.com.my
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Healthy Mental and Emotional Habits
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his month, Cruz and I would like to share some positive habits that we’ve coached our clients to practice that have helped them to have better mental and emotional health. Please do use them to have more joy and happiness in your days! One key step is to always start your day with the best positive energy and emotion. You don’t need a reason to be happy and energetic, just choose to be. One technique I teach people is to start their days by remembering positive memories and feel good, then get out of bed! The more positive emotions you feel throughout your day, the better decisions you will make and more resourceful you will be. Oh yeah, exercise first thing in the morning also helps to boost your emotions.
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Another key is to question your negativity and doubts. Often, we take our negativity more seriously than our sense of positive possibilities. We doubt that we can do things, we doubt that we will do it well, and we doubt that we deserve goodness. What if you asked yourself, what if I could do it? Why not me? Is my doubt really true? According to who? Give yourself the right to question your doubts! Lastly, laughter and taking things to their ridiculous ends in your mind will help you see things in a new way. Have you ever wondered why it is when we get angry with our close ones that we fight with them? What would happen if you yelled at random strangers instead? At least that way you would let the bad energy go, your family would be unharmed, and the stranger would just think you were nuts! So, how about the next time you face a situation, just imagine an unusual solution, you don’t have to do it, but just the humour and shift of mind will open you up to new possibilities. Till we chat next, we’d like to wish you much success and joy in the month ahead! Dr. Siva and Coachy Cruz are available for online coaching in NLP for Performance Coaching and Wellness or Fitness, respectively. Look up for Coachy Cruz through www.instagram.com/ cruzfitnesskinabalu and Dr. Siva through email at saadashiva@ gmail.com
MESOTHERAPY FAT MELTING TREATMENT
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esotherapy is an excellent treatment to rejuvenate, firm, tone and slim different parts of the body. It is also used to help reduce cellulite, to promote weight loss, to treat stretch marks and ageing skin and to firm up sagging skin. The treatment involves injecting a cocktail of natural extracts, as well as amino acids, pharmaceuticals and vitamins into the middle layers of the skin. This is done to promote local circulation, local metabolism and hence it leads to localised fat loss, skin firmness and a substantive reduction of cellulite. Mesotherapy can be used for the face and the body, as well as for hand and neck rejuvenation. In contrast to liposuction, mesotherapy does treat cellulite too. In fact, liposuction often makes existing cellulite appear worse due to the excess skin formation after the procedure. In Mesotherapy we inject directly into the areas of cellulite and hence we can be highly select in the areas to be treated. The result is even, smooth skin and a dramatic reduction in cellulite in the most natural way. Fat deposits are flushed from the body, and do not reappear in other areas, something that often occurs after liposuction. With Mesotherapy there is no hospitalisation, no general anaesthesiain fact, and there is virtually no downtime.
AESTHETIC
How does Mesotherapy work? Our special formula, which contains a number of natural extracts, amino acids, pharmaceuticals and vitamins, is injected subdermally under the skin. The solution rejuvenates the cells, which in turn makes them more active and stimulates more production of collagen and elastin. When injected in problem areas of the body, our formula prevents cells from storing fat by increasing local metabolic rate, and this in turn breaks down existing fat cells. The body injections target localised fat and cellulite, such as the thighs, the bottom, love handles, double chin and any other areas displaying fat pockets. Patients can start anti-ageing Mesotherapy treatments in their mid-twenties to prevent wrinkles from forming. In order to maintain the results after a full cycle, we recommend to our clients approximately two treatments per year. At Katalina Aesthetic & Wellness we offer a free comprehensive initial consultation during which our doctor will assess the suitability of the treatment for you, explaining also the procedure and expected outcomes.
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ALMOST THERE! MCO CORE CONDITIONING WORKOUT
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s we celebrate our steadily realised “freedom”, here is a workout combo to help free you from your stay at home food guilt and build a stronger core. Lets go! Russian Twists: 5 Sets, 15 Reps each side - Rest 20 secs
You don’t have to be a Russian to pull off this exercise, all you need is good form and dedication! This workout is great to help mobilise your thoracic spine and strengthen the obliques.
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.
SETUP • Come to a seated position, bend your knees and bring your heel onto the floor. • Lean your body slightly backwards. • Brace your core while keeping a neutral spine. • Bring your arms slightly in front of your body and keep your elbows close to your ribcage. EXECUTION • While keeping your lumbar spine as stable as possible, rotate your thoracic spine from left to right. Star Plank: 5 sets, 25 seconds hold, - Rest 15 Secs
This workout is an amazing variation to the common plank we see every day. The star plank requires a lot of core stabilisation as well as muscle activation from the upper body. Surviving this workout would give a stronger core and leave you literally feeling like a star. 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. Thread the needle side plank: 4 Sets, 10 Reps each side (No rest; alternate immediately)
This workout puts your obliques to the test while you keep your core activated and move in a controlled manner. Well, if it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you! 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.
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EXECUTION • Brace your core and keep a neutral spine. Keep a neutral spine. • Slowly spread your arms and legs 30°-45° away from your body • Keep your core engaged and spine neutral and hold the position.
Have a great workout and remember to always stay safe by being socially responsible!
RANTS & RAVES
protests around the world the police officer was finally charged for murder. Sadly, many similar cases did not get much news coverage until attention was brought upon it. People are standing up against racism of all types. But right now, Black Lives Matter most. In Hong Kong, protestors take to the streets in hopes of withdrawing the extradition bill which started in April and continued till this day. It took 6 months of protesting to get the bill withdrawn. But by then, it was already too late because they had lost faith in their country when the bill wasn’t withdrawn earlier in the year. They continued protesting in fear that the bill would be revived and wanting 4 more demands. Hong Kong had been protesting peacefully for 4 months, but things took a violent turn as protestors were treated with teargas bombs and baton beatings by police officers. Things escalated when an 18-year-old was shot on the day China was celebrating its 70-year communist rule. Enraged, the protestors met violence with violence. Damaging property, using smoke bombs, storming into council buildings, and graffitied the building. What started out as a good cause, quickly changed when they were tired of waiting and turned to violence to prove their point. Adding fuel to fire, police continue to use violence against protestors.
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ecently, protests are happening around the world, especially in the wake of George Floyd’s death and Hong Kong’s Extradition bill that was being passed. Both protests have one thing in common, people couldn’t take it any longer and decided to stand up for a cause they believe in On the 25th of May 2020, a video went viral showing George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died due to a neck restraint performed by a white police officer. Evidently, George Floyd had done nothing wrong. Furthermore, the police officer suffered no dire consequences after his death. Thus, began the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movements to fight against police brutality aimed at African Americans. This problem has been ignored and cast aside too long and now finally sparks hope to turn things around. BLM has brought people of all races, genders, and ages to stand against the abuse of privileged power. White privilege in America is so strong that they don’t even recognize it and are taken for granted and abused, thus, black people are discriminated against and living in fear because, in reality, they don’t have that same privilege. BLM became a symbol of justice for all African Americans who died due to police brutality and to bring awareness to what is happening daily! Through BLM,
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You see, protest is a form of expression towards an issue, inequality, and injustice. It can be done peacefully or violently but with the same end goal which is to make changes for a better future. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
endless possibilities for the digital artisan
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here’s one game that has stood the test of time ever since it was released. One game that has united players to turn their imagination into reality. One man made it all possible; Markus “Notch” Persson. Notch created a little game called Minecraft and released it in 2009. The rest was history. Minecraft is an open world sandbox game where players can unleash their creativity by creating almost anything they desire. Think of it as the digital version of Lego. With next to infinite possibilities, players can do anything they want in the game. The only limitation is their imagination. The basic gameplay is just a survival game where players need to survive as long as they can against multiple types of enemies. They build and craft the necessary homes and tools they need to survive while mining deeper into the world to find ore and upgrade tools. Technically though, the endgame for Minecraft is to defeat the Ender Dragon. However, some players have gone a few steps further in the sandbox mode.
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player-choice driven game that gives the game some drama. The newest spin-off is Minecraft Dungeons. Imagine the gameplay of Diablo but with quirky blocky Minecraft themes and graphics. Players have even created mods and servers that specifically cater to different types of game types such as the ever popular Battle Royale and MMORPG. Through its ups and downs, Minecraft has been the butt of jokes, developing a love-hate relationship with gamers, and being the number 1 game of the 2010’s, continuing its reign today. It’s safe to say Minecraft has not only made its mark on pop culture, but in history as well.
Ever wanted to explore King’s Landing from Game of Thrones? Well Minecraft players have spent thousands of hours recreating it. Not impressed? Then imagine a working cell phone being built with only the blocks and tools provided in the game. You don’t have to, because players built in from scratch using blocks known as redstone to make it all work. Some have even taken that to a whole other level by recreating Pokemon Red. Not just a picture, but the whole playable game in Minecraft. With the endless possibilities, players have made themselves Minecraft “artisans” of the digital world with the creativity they’ve shown through the game. In 2014, Notch sold the rights to Minecraft for 2.5 billion dollars to Microsoft. As of 2020, Minecraft has sold over 200 million copies and has about 126 million active users. The game is so popular that it spawned multiple spin-offs. Among those spin-offs is the Telltale Games “Minecraft: Story Mode”, a
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SERVES PORK of the month Kopiboy Kafetiam
alvin Tan, the owner of Kopiboy Kafetiam brings you simplicity and serenity to the bustling city of Kota Kinabalu. Inspired by his forefathers, he wanted to implicate nostalgic feel of Hainanese Kopitiam through their menus with a minimalist modern atmosphere that will signify KopiBoy as urbanite’s safe haven to chill and relax. Kopiboy serves variety of teas and coffees. The most popular pick is their house specialty, Hainanese Kopi Susu. In one sip, the coffee tasted unique with balanced with sweetness of the milk. This unique taste came from Liberica coffee bean where they roast right in the cafe. To match with the coffee is their Roti Kaya Bakar. On the first bite, the crunch of the fluffy bread pairs well with their homemade kaya that taste smooth, with right amount of sweet and just melts right into your mouth. Great combo to start your day. Kopiboy’s serves cooked meal as well. The most popular dish is the TonKatsu Pork Chop with house-made teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise, tamago omelette, mixed vegetable and white steam rice. The teriyaki sauce and the touch of mayonnaise gives the crunchy pork strips a salty-sweet balance. Also, the added mixed vegetables gives the dish a fresh and wholesome meal. Soon, they will be adding Curry Chicken.
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CONTACT | 019 - 728 1182
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
MEDOVIK : A TASTE OF ITS OWN
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hen I got the call to review this eatery nestled on the 8th asked how they took on the MCO, she shared that their customers floor of Bay 21, I was immediately intrigued. Having could still order from them directly through their online platform. never tasted Eastern European cuisine before, this was an Then we started off the food adventure with the Vareniki, a savoury experience I didn’t want to miss out on. dumpling served with sour cream. This potato-filled dumpling is Medovik Coffee House is owned and run by In House Chef, what I akin to as a cross between bergedil and curry puffs. I could Yelena Martono, and her husband, Jerome, assisted by their go through these like it was a main course meal! incredibly witty and bubbly daughters, Stephanie and Michelle as well as their team who have all become a part of their close- Next, we had the Shuba Salad. The presentation of the salad is knit family. An Azerbaijan native, Yelena is of Indonesian and completely unique. I had never seen a salad served in the form of Russian descent. 13 years ago, she left her home country with a gourmet dessert before. Biting into the salad, the earthiness of her husband and 3 children to move to South East Asia, namely the beetroot truly shines through complemented by the smoked to Indonesia, Brunei and finally Malaysia where they now call salmon, potatos, carrots and egg. I’m not a big fan of salads but I think I’ve found my favourite one in this. Kota Kinabalu home. Her passion and love for cooking and baking stemmed from her family and resulted in her leaving a job in an oil and gas company to open her very own restaurant to introduce and share food from her region to the local community at an affordable price point.
The Zakuska Pelmeni really hits the spot for me and most of our entourage of the day. The pelmeni is a form of fried Russian dumplings filled with morsels of meat served with diced tomatoes, homemade pickled chillies, and drizzled with cheese sauce and sour cream.
Flipping through the pages of their menu, it was truly unfamiliar territory for me. Before sitting down with Yelena, dish after dish was brought out of the kitchen, creating quite the delectable spread. What a treat!
We also had a cabbage, beetroot soup with sour cream known as Borscht. Served hot, this is something that I would dive into on a cold rainy day. As you can see, sour cream is a very popular ingredient in Eastern European cuisine.
Yelena has such a warm and pleasant disposition, you can’t help The Azerbaijan Plov is not your typical chicken and rice dish. The but feel right at home with her. When she talked about the food chicken is stewed with dried apricots, raisins and prune, served and team, her words exuded passion, love and family. When with buttered rice. It has a mildly sweet flavour from the fruits that would definitely be a winner with fans of honey chicken dishes. by Adelina Adna Images | Aznan Johary & Breeze
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The Beef Stroganoff is served with rice and a crisp fresh salad. The dish’s origins can be traced back to 1800s Russia where it was invented by a French chef who worked for Count Pavel
Aleksandrovich Stroganov, a Russian Statesman of noble descent. The dish was ultimately named after him. If you love a savoury beef meal, this is a definite must try. As for drinks, I had such a treat tasting their Caramel Pear Smoothie. The vanilla based smoothie was smooth and delicious! The caramel adds a rich sweetness and the pear gave it that burst of fresh flavour. There are a good variety to of drinks to choose from too, from hot beverages like tea and coffee to cold drinks like ice blended and non-alcoholic fizz, mojitos and granitas! Now who can forget dessert? A spread like this is not complete without cake, and Medovik truly did not disappoint. Although we were not able to try their namesake cake, Medovik, a traditional Russian honey layer cake, we had the pleasure of trying the Mimosa Cake, which instantly became my birthday wishlist cake. The Mimosa Cake is a beautiful marry of so many cake elements that I love. The cake consists of butter cake and carrot cake layers, salted caramel walnuts and smooth semi-sweet buttercream. Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
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Their chocolate cake is incredibly decadent and tasty. You know only the best ingredients were sourced and used in the cake and all the other dishes we tried.
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If you’re curious about Eastern European cuisine, dining at Medovik will satiate that curiosity and feel like dining in a Russian, or in this case, Azerbaijan home. ADDRESS | Medovik Coffee House, Level 8, Bay 21, Off Jalan istiadat, Kampung Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Business hours | 9 AM to 8 PM (Daily) Website | cream-caramel-cafe.myshopify.com Facebook/Instagram | @medovikcoffeehse
THE ZAKUSKA PELMENI
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