Here Comes Malaysia's "Haze Season"

Here comes Malaysia's "haze season"!

It was early in the morning about 7am when I woke up and smelt a strong waft of burning smoke as if somewhere nearby was caught on fire or someone irresponsible was burning heaps of rubbish. I was expecting to get some fresh air into my lungs because that's what I always do when I wake up this early in the morning. Instead, all I get is the smell of haze. Oh great. The haze season has come. The haze was pretty terrible as I couldn't get a clear vision of my living room from my kitchen. See how severe it was?

It was all hazy everywhere in Melaka that day but the haze subsided in the next few days and I thought:

"Oh yes! It's not that bad already. Maybe Indonesia finally realize what they're doing and how they've made their neighbour's citizens suffer. Maybe they've stopped the burning."

This morning, Melaka turns hazy again.

And it got worse.

Alright. I'm so stupid to think they'll actually stop burning. The indonesians probably couldn't control the burning themselves because of the strong monsoon wind.

The air pollution index(API) in Melaka rises to 357 today while Muar, Johor hits 750. It was told that the haze will continue on until the end of July. Although the haze in Melaka is just half of Muar, it's still unbearable. I don't really know how people in Muar are going live in this kind of hazardous air pollution for the next whole month. Let's just hope that the API will stop rising. Oh god! Let's bring on the rain! Bring it on!

This is how it looks like from my room window a few days ago when the API was still below 300. It looks all greyish like a dead town huh? Zombieland~ ^_^

This is how Singapore looks like with API 400. You can barely see Marina Bay Sands!

No matter how bad the air pollution is, we still have to continue on with our lives. Everyone, drink more water, stay indoors(if possible) and pray for the rain!

Who will win the London Olympics 2012 badminton match? Lee Chong Wei or Lin Dan?

The moment when Chen Long made a mistake and the shuttlecock hit the badminton net, triumph rose and the Facebook page was flooded with statuses congratulating our dear Datuk Lee Chong Wei for successfully entering the Olympics London 2012 badminton final.

I really can't believe 4 years passed this fast. It's like a blink of an eye and here I am again in 2012, watching his badminton semi-final match at the comforts of my home.

Although I'm pretty confident that it'll be a sure win for Lee Chong Wei vs Chen Long, I still felt tense while watching his live match. You know, there's always a (tiny) possibility that he might lose to Chen Long for some whatever reasons. CHOI!!! *touchwood* LOL!

But of course our Malaysian badminton superstar Lee Chong Wei won the match scoring 21-13, 21-14.
Lee Chong Wei! We, the Malaysian, are so proud of you and we wish you the best of luck in the final match!

So who will Chong Wei be playing against? That person is no other than China's great Lin Dan.

What is going to happen in the 2012 Olympics final? Who will win? Lin Dan? Or Chong Wei? Nobody can really tell for sure although I agree that the chances of winning for Lin Dan is greater than Chong Wei but really, no one can tell. What is something like this happens in the final match?

I am proud that he has already secure a silver medal for himself but as a Malaysian, I really, really wish he will win so that he can make us even prouder. And best of all, all Malaysians will be entitled a scoop of FREE Baskin Robbins ice-cream (my favorite!!) if he brings home a gold medal. Don't believe? Read the article here. Basically, most of the Malaysians are excited for his win because of the Baskin Robbins giveaway. TRUE STORY. Hahah~

Will Chong Wei bag home a gold medal and make our dreams come true this time? We will see about that in the coming final.

Just a short video of Lee Chong Wei doing his daily training. It seems like he's taking it really easy, running around the court. And wth did he do at 1:20? I would have hit the floor instead. Just saying.

Support the banning of turtle eggs consumption in Malaysia

Turtle is one of the world's many endangered species that might face extinction within years if preservations are not done immediately from now. These reptiles are known for their longevity and swam great distances. Only once a year, they will come to shore to nest.

There are four species of marine turtles found in Malaysia. They are Leatherback turtle, Green turtle, Hawksbill turtle and Olive ridley turtle.

Sadly, the appearance of these turtles at the Malaysia shore is getting lesser and lesser. Over the last 30 years, turtle nestlings have dwindled by as much as 60%.


What causes the extinction of turtles?

1.) Habitat degradation and destruction.

2.) Incidental and direct capture of turtles.

Incidental:

A sea turtle killed by a fishing line.

Direct:

Turtles killed for their shells and flesh.

3.) Consumption and trade of turtle eggs.

Why humans eat turtle eggs?

Myth: Turtle eggs are believed to provide fertility and serve as an aphrodisiac. Some believe that these eggs provide a nutritious diet.

What scientists say: Turtle eggs contain high amount of cholesterol. One turtle egg contains the same amount of cholesterol as 20 chicken eggs. Besides, the nutritional value is only 50% of a chicken egg, which is a contrary of the believe.


As you can see, the extinction of turtles are mainly caused by human cruelty, if not, indirectly.
Cruel acts such as killing of turtles and turtle eggs consumption should be banned completely.

Back in 2010, WWF Malaysia launched an advocacy campaign for turtles with the title "Egg=Life". Although the title is short but it is straight forward and simple enough for anyone to understand. The message is clear. Each turtle egg represents a life. And a turtle's life is as precious as our lives.

Now, we are given a chance to play a part in conserving the extinction of turtles and put a stop to the consumption of turtle eggs. WWF has held an online effort to amend Malaysia's law and it is our responsibility to support it. Say NO to turtle eggs consumption and let our words be heard.

Let's show our love for turtles by following a few simple steps.

I'm sorry but the campaign is already over. A big thank you to those who supported it!

1.) Click on the link below:

I support the ban of turtle eggs consumption!

2.) Click on the "PLEDGE"button.
3.) Share it with your friends and family who are concerned about preserving wildlife animals.

You're done! It's that simple!

If you're interested to lend a helping hand, WWF do provide internship and volunteering services.