When Jamie Khoo (aka Paris!) wrote her biography at my insistence, “Call me Paris!” little did she know that she would be endorsed by an international talk show host, presenter and journalist! At a random party, at the beginning of the year, Jamie met Lorraine through mutual friends. Jamie shared her biography with Lorraine...
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On the 24th of August, Kechara held a charity golf tournament at the prestigious KLGCC (Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club). Many people turned up for the event, whether it was to play with the other 100 golf players or family members and friends who went to support the good cause. Out of those...
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I love the moon coming through the night clouds silhouetted by the mountains. It reminds me that although our lives are sometimes dark and full of apprehension, somehow we will be blessed if we believe and don’t lose hope… a light will come through. Not everything is permanent and things can change. We can...
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Bill Clinton had a *stent put in during a bypass where his arteries were clogged with cholesterol. It was dangerous. He was one of the lucky ones who can be saved by having a stent put in. So he went on totally plant based diet to save his own life and he lost 25...
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At the end of 2009, a Maltese-Shitzu mix fell off the pier into the water in Australia. Out of all the passer-by, a 20 year old model braved the waters to save this little mumu!! Raden Soemawinata a part time model was at the pier with his family to scatter his grandmama’s ashes into...
Tags: animals, current affairs, dogs, news, people
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I find this very interesting. Many countries will not ship to some Asian countries which is a big problem like Malaysia. I like to buy gifts for friends and students online. It gets delivered to their doorstep most of the time and it’s a nice surprise for them and convenient for me. But it’s...
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Hope you all enjoyed the strange and interesting news from around the world to help you relax from the daily grind. Read the news. Do a round of Migtseymas. Have some tea and remember, everything is not as it seems according to our perceptions. It is only weird as we have labels. Ultimately everything...
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I like the rules Bill Gates came up with up. Very practical. I like all of them except maybe number 11, hehe..nerds are cool, but working for one??? My first job was a waiter, then a dishwasher in New Jersey. When I got to Los Angeles I worked in McDonald’s making apple pies and...
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Dato’ Sri must has been satisfied with the experience we hope. He was happy to pose for a picture with our Director Irene Lim here seen below. How gracious of him. We thank Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai for being a powerful advocate of health, saving animals, and the environment. He is an inspiration....
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Five Regrets of the Dying By Bronnie Ware Platinum Quality Author For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when...
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Regions with significant populations Kalmyks in Russia 172,000 Oirats in Mongolia 205,000 Oirats in China 139,000 Languages Kalmyk, Russian Religion – Predominantly Tibetan Buddhism – Minority Orthodox Christianity Related ethnic groups Oirats, Mongols, Buryats Kalmyk people (or Kalmyks) (Kalmyk: Хальмгуд, Halm’gud) is the name given to the Oirats, western Mongols in Russia, whose...
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For a start, let us understand one thing - Vegetarian is not just a lifestyle choice or a conscious choice, it is a healthy conscientious choice.
It is a diet of loving kindness because we are kinder to ourselves by eating better and healthier. In addition, we are kinder to animals and they need not...
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Internationally-acclaimed TV personality, Ian Wright was in KL recently for a visit and shooting stint for his new show called “Invite Mr. Wright”. Ian is most recognizable for being a host of the popular travel show Globe Trekker..He has been traveling across continents looking for interesting content to shoot. During his stay in Kuala...
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I’ve never understood bias against gender, race and social positions. Everyone has the same feelings, fears and joys. It would be better to not increase the pain of others but to lessen it and increase their joys. I find this article on female pilot interesting because what is so surprising the women can do...
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One of my students found this video which have just been released a few days ago. I’m so upset seeing how a young teenager can throw some very young puppies into a river…I have never seen anything like this before, but according to animal rescue groups, this is not a rare occurrence. The only...
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Founded in 1790, Beijing (Peking) Opera has been the main form of Chinese entertainment for over 200 years. It all started when the Four Great Anhui Troupes went to Beijing to perform for the Imperial Court, with the royal families present. Although in this time and age, this beautiful national art form has to...
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Last Sunday, a group of enthusiastic volunteers and Kecharians participated in the monthly Animal Liberation Day. They all gathered at the Kepong Metropolitan Park to free fishes into the lake. Due to unforeseen weather forecast, the volunteers didn’t know that it would rain as heavy as it did. However, it didn’t stop their efforts...
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Yesterday, at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, Kechara held a golf tournament to raise money for KSK! It was through Datuk Khoo’s efforts that this was a major success! Together with his friend, Mohan Cheong, they both decided to tap into their group of friends to collectively help raise money for...
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If you remember my older post about Jojo Struys in KP Bangsar where she visits our Bangsar outlet for a feature with Star Property, here is the video of Jojo Struys and our own David Lai of Kechara Media & Publications, sharing with Jojo all about Buddhist Arts. Tsem Rinpoche From paintings...
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We are truly honored as he is a person who is speaking up to save the planet from the results of Global Warming. We pray for him, support him and want him to be successful in this and all his endeavours that would benefit others.
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