Author: Expatgo Staff
One of the most common causes of foot pain is also one of the easiest to address – you just need the right shoes! You are probably familiar with the pain in your feet. You may think it is normal to feel sore after a run or long walk. However, if you are experiencing foot pain that lasts longer than 24 hours, you should take it more seriously. You may need to look at what you are doing wrong with your feet. The following reasons we will mention below may apply to you. Keep reading. WHY DOES FOOT PAIN OCCUR?…
Each year, Alice Smith School students achieve outstanding results with many of them being awarded top marks in the country, region or even the world. Recently, three students received impressive awards from Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), one of the examination boards the school uses for A Level and (I)GCSE examinations. Huge congratulations to: Emily, class of 2021 graduate, achieved three A*s in her A Levels and is currently taking a gap year. She also had success in one of her other subjects in 2021 when she won the British Geological Society ‘National Schools Geology Challenge’ with fellow student India Kolb. Head of Media, Charlotte…
Predating laws of the land, cave temples have long been accepted as part of the landscape. But with time, statewide governance come into play, putting these ancient sites at risk. Earlier this year, the Buddhist community of Perak was flabbergasted to learn that their cave temples had received notices of eviction, giving temple caretakers only a month to clear out. The Nam Then Tong Temple, one of Ipoh, Perak’s oldest and most popular sacred sites, garnered the most shock, as the 155-year-old temple, too, was served with a request to cease operations and move out. The outcry was understandable, as the…
Abraham Maslow proposed in 1943 in his paper ‘A Theory of Human Motivation’ a classification system for stages of growth in humans – our ‘needs’. Before reaching ‘esteem’ and ‘self-actualisation’, humans and particularly children, need ‘safety’ and ‘belonging’. Once these needs are met, students can perform at the highest level and grow in confidence, resilience and independence. If they are not supported in these areas, they will be diminished and never reach the highest levels of performance. In reality, many schooling systems were designed for a different age – the age of the factory, the assembly line. Students were taught compliance rather…
The IB Diploma Programme Scholarship at The International School of Penang (Uplands) The IB Diploma Programme is renowned globally as the most highly esteemed pre-university program for students ages 16-19. It is also the only curriculum offering the skills students need for the twenty-first century. The International School of Penang (Uplands) is proud to be the only school providing this prestigious programme in all of Penang. The value of the IB DP was confirmed yet again at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting held in January. How do we upskill a billion people by 2030? This question was a focus at the World…
The culinary delights of the season are made even more special when the foods and drinks of Italy are added to the dinner table! When the sleigh bells start ringing and Michael Buble starts singing, you know that the most wonderful time of the year is upon us. Like every other festivity during the year, Christmas has its fair share of delicacies that make an appearance at the dining table only once a year – but even that can get boring after a while. Given the recent hardships from the global pandemic, we can all agree that we should loosen…
With more and more international travel destinations making Covid-19 insurance part of the entry requirements, inbound healthcare travellers to Malaysia now have a new option. Tune Protect Group Berhad and the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) have collaborated to introduce a Covid-19 travel protection plan for healthcare travellers seeking medical advice and treatments in Malaysian private hospitals. Known as the Covid Travel Pass+, it comes in two different plans, the Basic and Premium plans which provide medical expenses and hospitalisation coverage due to Covid-19 of up to RM100,000 (US$23,926.31) and RM350,000 (US$83,742.07), respectively. Both plans also come with a bereavement…
With so many international schools to choose from, what is the best fit for your child and family? Set amongst the expansive rolling hills in the city of Iskandar, Johor, Malaysia, a world-renowned architectural firm thoughtfully designed our award-winning 46-acre campus as a center of learning for academic excellence in holistic education. At Raffles American School, we prioritize the quality of your child’s education and cater to their needs as unique individuals with tailored programs for all ages. Let us have a look at five reasons why you should choose Raffles American School. 1. Multiple Pathways to Higher Education RAS is…
Healthcare travel has been one of Malaysia’s enduring success stories. Now, with an eye towards reaching new heights by 2025, the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint has been put into play. Recently, Minister of Health Malaysia YB Khairy Jamaluddin launched the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Industry Blueprint 2021-2025. Championed by the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC), it is an industry-driven Blueprint to guide industry stakeholders in providing the best Malaysian healthcare travel experience by 2025. Also in attendance from the Ministry of Health were the Secretary-General YBhg. Dato’ Mohd Shafiq bin Abdullah, and Director-General YBhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Noor…
Who doesn’t love Italian food? If the thought of delicious Italian dishes grabs your attention, set your palate to ‘yum’ and get ready to dig in and savour the 6th edition of World Italian Cuisine Week! World Italian Cuisine Week, also known as The Extraordinary Italian Taste is an initiative launched by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Celebrating its sixth edition, the event is jointly organised by the Italian Embassy and the Italian Trade Agency in Kuala Lumpur, and in collaboration with the Italy-Malaysia Business Association, the campaign was launched to raise awareness about the quality…