HOW OFTEN SHOULD ONE TAKE A BATH IN MALAYSIA

 

In Malaysia's hot and humid climate, taking a bath or shower at least twice a day (once in the morning and once at night) is the cultural norm. Because the weather feels like a "permanent sauna," frequent showers are necessary to manage sweat and stay fresh.

Here is how the routine generally breaks down:

• The Morning Shower: Essential to wash off sweat and sebum that accumulates while sleeping in a warm environment. 
• The Evening/Night Shower: Necessary after a long day of commuting, working, or being exposed to the tropical heat to feel clean before getting into bed. 
• Active Days: If you exercise, spend time outdoors, or consume strong-smelling foods (like garlic or spices), a third or fourth quick rinse may be needed to maintain personal hygiene. 
• Air-Conditioned Environments: If you work in a cold, air-conditioned space all day, you might be able to comfortably drop down to once or twice a day, as long as you use deodorant and maintain bodily hygiene.

Dermatological Note:
While daily or twice-daily bathing is a necessity in Southeast Asia, dermatologists advise keeping showers to about 3–5 minutes using gentle, hydrating soaps to avoid stripping your skin's natural oils,

The rule stands during cool weather as well. At this point, showering is a result of habit rather than practicality.

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Ramasamy: PMX will be thankful to PAS for killing opposition front’s dream of capturing Putrajaya

 

LET me take this opportunity to “thank” the PAS leadership for breaking up the unity of the opposition bloc.

This was done through the severing of ties with Bersatu, the undemocratic and unilateral appointment of former Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin as the opposition head in the Dewan Rakyat and not least, the purge of Bersatu leaders from positions within Perikatan Nasional (PN).

Editor’s Note: This is most notable with the absence of Bersatu secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali in the latest list of PN’s supreme council members led by Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar as the chairman.

But then again, PAS president Tan Sri Hadi Awang’s name, too, is not on the list.

Additionally, the Islamist party had earlier made Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Noor as the coalition’s new election director by “dismissing from service” Bersatu vice-president Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Jidin.

Likewise, Azmin who is PN’s deputy secretary-general has also been “dismissed from service in order to fulfill the requirements of the PN’s constitution”.

There is a possibility that Prime Minister Datuk Anwar Ibrahim might congratulate the PAS leadership for accomplishing a political feat that Pakatan Harapan (PH) itself could not achieve.

Similarly, leaders of UMNO might do the same for contributing to the weakening of the opposition front.

Had PN maintained its unity as an opposition bloc, there was a real possibility that it could have captured Putrajaya.

‘Wounded’ Bersatu will bounce back

The inability of the Hadi-led PAS leadership to seize this political opportunity was its greatest drawback.

As the saying goes, history is made not under circumstances of our own choosing but when opportunities present themselves at the right moment.

Unfortunately, PAS with all its political rhetoric failed to grasp the essence of  politics that was crucial for electoral victory.

As a result of the severing of ties with Bersatu, it is doubtful that a PAS-led opposition can make a significant mark in national politics.

From the very beginning, PAS failed to adopt a national perspective, choosing instead to base its political strength on a handful of states. It miscalculated the political requirements necessary for a broader and more inclusive outlook.

Had PAS possessed a truly national political orientation, it could have mended ties with Bersatu.

The political differences between the two parties were not insurmountable. But as I have stated before, it was PAS’s jealousy over the growing political strength of Bersatu that propelled it on a journey of no return.

It would be premature to write Bersatu off the political map. Like a wounded tiger, it is merely licking its wounds.

Without the burden of PAS, a broader political horizon may now have opened up for Bersatu.  Politics is not one-dimensional; it is about emerging from the doldrums with renewed strength and vigour.

In this respect, Bersatu – freed from the burden of PAS – might well emerge as a qualitatively different political party from what it was before. 

Former DAP stalwart and Penang deputy chief minister II Prof Ramasamy Palanisamy is chairman of the United Rights of Malaysian Party (Urimai) interim council.

The views expressed are solely of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of  MMKtT.

- Focus Malaysia.

Abusive hubby in Senai Airport flare-up with wife/kid at his mercy “has smeared Sabahans’ image”

 

DOMESTIC abuse is no laughing matter. Even if it is a few stern words, it can be a warning sign that all is not well. Failure to nip it in the bud can be a recipe for disaster for this may lead to a near future domestic violence.

This was the perception of many regarding a clip that has gone viral featuring a very loud and angry man berating his spouse and kid at Senai Aiport in Johor.

The cause of the argument is unknown but the fact that the husband saw no issue raising his voice when admonishing his apparently in-the-middle of working wife in public was a red flag for many netizens.

The child could be seen crying while the wife was nearly in tears as well from the verbal abuse. Many expressed concern for the safety of the both wife and kid as they were seen riding away with the man post-argument.

Shared on the Mingguan Wanita Facebook Reel, the post has generated 13K likes, 7.1K comments and 3.5K shares, reflecting that domestic violence is not taken lightly here. In fact, many women folks were eager to share their two sen worth with both spouses.

The top suggestion was for the woman to just run away from this toxic relationship.

One comment that got plenty of traction advised men who are unable to properly care for a wife to avoid getting married and ruining another person’s life. “A husband’s role is to be a protector for the wife and child, not abuser,” advised this concerned lady.

The men who supported the hubby in the video or who were triggered by various negative comments were simply labelled “useless”.

Recognising the accent, a fellow Sabahan implored the husband to not give a bad name to people from the state.

However, many commenters corrected the lady’s perception that this is not a state nor racial matter but that of an individual issue which can be summed up as “don’t marry if you can’t afford to support your wife (financially)”.

After all, such behaviour was utterly unacceptable especially given the wife was subjected to such abuse when she was out earning a living.

However, one took offence to the comment linking this bad-tempered male with other Sabah men. She was of the opinion that majority of Sabahan dads were good men who took good care of their families.

The fact that the wife was out toiling at work was seized upon by some observers that she truly did not deserve such treatment.

Quite a few commenters certainly felt that the husband was undeserving to his breadwinner wife. One even surmised that it was better for the lady to be without a spouse.

It was also surmised that this is how such abusive behaviour gets passed on down the line to sons and grandsons.

All said and done, domestic violence is a no-no whether physical, emotional or verbal. The fact that this poor excuse of a husband and father saw fit to let loose in public reflects badly on his moral fibre. –  Focus Malaysia