by Caleb | Apr 16, 2016 | Hotels & Accomodation, Travel
Kuala Lumpur, located in Malaysia, is a blossoming city, known for its Western infrastructure and melting pot of beautiful and rich Eastern cultural heritage. Tourism is its main business, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to the gorgeous destination. Here are the top 10 things to see and do in Kuala Lumpur, inside and outside the city limits:
Jalan Alor
One of the main reasons for traveling is new food. Jalan Alor, nestled deep in the heart of the city, boasts the absolute best street Chinese food. There is a bustling traditional charm about this place, where eating on the sidewalk and even the street is all part of the custom.
Pasar Seni
Pasar Seni is the central market for artistic goods for those tourists that love crafts, antiquities and artwork. Similar to New York’s Soho flea market, there are endless small vendors of beautiful art to browse.
Janan Petaling
Janan Petaling, or Petaling Street is also known as the city’s Chinatown, full of shopping and amazing traditional cuisine served by small businesses and families.
Petronas Twin Towers
The Petronas Twin Towers are a staple of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, and boasts a huge indoor mall, along with the famous sky bridge. The bridge connects the two towers near the top and is a breathtaking view for any visitor.
Aquaria KLLC
Found in the convention centre, this aquarium is home to over 150 different species of sea life. Visitors can walk in tunnels under the water seeing the spectacular flora and fauna of the beautiful sea, while still in the city.
Batu Caves
About 11 kilometers outside the city proper are the famous Batu Caves, which house an old Hindu temple and is the site for the Thaipusam festival, a cultural must-see. For visitors who do not want to stay in the city, they can get a hotel near Batu Caves or somewhere in the country area for a less busy surrounding.
KL Bird Park
For those who want to see more native animals, this enormous aviary houses over 3000 bird species of native and exotic origins. These beautiful creatures are truly breathtaking and nestled in a peaceful green setting.
Kuala Lumpur Rainforest
Visitors can book a tour to walk through a real Malaysian rainforest, a rare privilege and a stunning sight to behold. There are exotic trees and wildlife abounding on this fresh-air hike, guaranteed to boost the spirit.
Aku
This one is for the coffee lovers. Old town KL is host to the art gallery and cafe, Aku, which offers cultural enrichment and real, non-corporate coffee. Old town itself is worth the visit, but be sure to check out Aku.
Brickfields
Brickfields is a neighbourhood packed with history, where bricks were made way back in the 1920’s. Visitors can take a free walking tour of what is now a quaint string of restaurants and shopping.
by Caleb | Apr 15, 2016 | Skin Care
Blemishes on the skin aren’t fun for anyone. But if you have blemishes on your face or elsewhere on your body, there are treatments that can work to either make them disappear completely or help them fade and be less noticeable.
For blemishes that are bothering you, try any of the following methods, which have been proven to be successful for many others with the same issue.
1. Spot treatments with over the counter products
Topical ointments and creams are one of the first options that many people turn to when it comes to getting rid of blemishes, and this is for good reason. There are many topical creams and ointments for blemishes that you can buy over the counter at your local drug store.
Many of them contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to combat blemishes, and when used correctly, they truly can do wonders for your skin. The only thing to remember is that some of these creams my dry your skin out considerably, so you’ll want to a non comedogenic moisturizer along with them. In addition, benzoyl peroxide tends to bleach the skin and can also bleach clothing and bedsheets, so make sure you wear white clothes and use white linens and towels to avoid serious stains.
2. Seeing an aesthetic doctor
These doctors focus on helping patients with their cosmetic appearance. This is done in different ways. For example, patients may be given oral treatments prescribed by an aesthetic doctor, or they may be given topical ointments or other methods of treatment that cannot be obtained over the counter. The methodology of treatment is also important as an aesthetic doctor can help patients know what order to apply treatments in and also how to wash and take care of their skin on a regular basis.
3. Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing
A slightly more expensive alternate for blemished skin is fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. This procedure must take place at a professional beauty or medical spa. Light beams are shown on the skin and move in a scanning pattern in order to take away the top, thin layers of skin where blemishes lie. Ideally, there is minimal skin damage with this procedure.
It is important to remember that you may need more than one session to get the desired results. In addition, to recover from this type of resurfacing on your skin, you may need to pamper your skin and facilitate healing for up to 2 weeks.
4. Chemical peels
Another procedure that may help with blemishes on the face or other parts of the body is a chemical peel. Chemical peels can help with blemishes, and they can also help make your skin smoother and better overall. They may even help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Chemical peels may be made of different chemicals, such as alpha hydroxy acid, which will help draw away the top layers of skin where blemishes and fine lines reside. The process will reveal fresh, beautiful skin underneath.
Blemishes are an annoying problem that no one wants. If you are struggling with this issue, try the topical cream or ointments or speak with a professional dermatologist or medical spa about getting other procedures to combat this problem.
Starting Your Malaysia-Based Business the Right Way
by Caleb | Apr 7, 2016 | Business and Finance, Business Start-Up
Online entrepreneurship is one of the earmarks of today’s generation. Being a relatively nascent industry, online businesses are teeming with opportunities to make money with minimal to no physical presence required. Yet while many people dare venture the industry, not everyone succeeds. In fact, according to multiple sources, 90 percent of internet startups turn belly up within their first four months. Don’t let yourself be part of the statistic by reading these five tips for online entrepreneurs who’ve decided to take on Malaysia’s ripe e-commerce platform.
Understand and Execute the Basics
Stick to the fundamental internet marketing etiquette. High volumes of email messages, phone calls and texts, and other aggressive forms of marketing can earn your brand a bad reputation. Such techniques are not worth the energy you spend to achieve them. Read up on the Terms and Conditions imposed by programs and third-parties you decide to partner with to avoid breaching contracts and paying hefty penalties.
Continuously Learn and Sharpen Skills
Although it’s important to concentrate on aspects that help build and manage the online business, learning new skills is especially useful in the ever-changing internet landscape. Balance your time between internet marketing techniques and back-end program scripting. These skills can be acquired even just by investing an hour or two of your time per day, yet can play an integral role in your online business’ future success.
Get Organized
Running an online business in Malaysia is inherently chaotic but even more so when you are disorganized. Keep all business dealings logged and sensitive files and backups stored properly. Manage your software programs and email accounts for updates and backups. Ultimately, your goal is to be able to access any file or program within less than a minute. Tidying up your computer and desk can optimize productivity and work quality.
Choose the Right Virtual Office Provider
Virtual offices as the title implies, offer telecommunication and address services without leasing actual physical work space. You will be given a remote receptionist, virtual assistant, and even a dedicated call center to transmit and receive phone requests of your customers. What keeps this service invaluable specifically for online entrepreneurs is that it minimizes office overhead expenses while also helps retain the client’s professionalism.
Launch It
A brilliant idea is worthless until you actually create something from it. You can get 10 to 20 ideas per day but none of them will have actual value. Being an online entrepreneur in Malaysia or anywhere else in the world for that matter must have the self-starter attitude to get good ideas off the ground and build value around it. Once you get an idea, draft a plan of attack for it and start gathering your financial and intellectual resources to make it happen.
Despite the overwhelmingly high failure rates for online entrepreneurs, the career path is one worthwhile taking. It teaches you discipline and innovation in the process of building the brand, gives you limitless profit potential and teaches you how to manage risk effectively, and grants you the financial independence from having to work for someone else.
