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Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort

There 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.

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. by A. Qhalisyah A. Aziz 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! Images | Likwid & Gordon

For bookings or more information, go to: www.dive-malaysia.com

eco news Fast Fashion Slow Preservation

The 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. by Noel Jinguli 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. Images | Unsplash