Chew Mei Ling, Author at Chew Mei Ling's Collection of Thoughts

Owning a Private Farm in Malaysia: What You Should Know

Owning a private farm (homestead land) or piece of agricultural land has become an increasingly popular dream among Malaysians. More people are exploring rural land ownership for weekend getaways, growing fruit trees (like durians!), or simply enjoying peaceful spaces in nature. As most people seek meaningful lifestyle alternatives, one of the key factors are self-sufficiency […]

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Your Password Could Be Hacked in Seconds – Here’s How to Fix It

Since last year, I have been updating and replacing my passwords with more complex versions. There are a few reasons that prompted me to do so. At work, I write about IT topics, including cybersecurity and password strength. Personally, I had an encounter when a website service provider used an insecure method to store usernames

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What To Buy for Prepping: Malaysian Stores You Need to Know

In my previous article, I spoke about my interest in prepping and the Malaysian Preppers Community. Besides learning about the tips and tricks, I have also been looking at prepping supplies and where I could purchase them. I will be updating the below items as and when I find something new and/or interesting to add

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Why Prepping in Malaysia Could Be More Important Than You Think

I have been interested in prepping for quite a while – often watching the preppers’ community on social media platforms as they discuss tips and tricks on prepping. When I found the Urban Preppers Malaysia group on Facebook, I was more than keen to join the community of over 55,000+ and learn from their expertise.

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Retirement Home Checklist: Key Factors & Considerations

Choosing the right retirement home is crucial, so I created a Retirement Home Checklist to highlight the key factors to consider before making your decision. Whether you are in search of a Retirement Home (retirement village or independent senior living) or a nursing home – this checklist can uncover things you would have missed and

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5 Reasons to Keep a Nokia Phone in Your Survival Kit

In today’s world where everyone uses smartphones with cutting-edge features, ultra-fast 5G, AI capabilities, and superb camera features, would the basic Nokia phone still be relevant? For those who have owned Nokia phones during the 1980s and 1990s, you will definitely remember the iconic Nokia 3310 or Nokia 1100 (reportedly sold 250 million units globally)

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Alternative to Nursing Home in Malaysia: A Better Approach?

Is there an alternative to nursing homes? Some may want to explore alternatives and options that can provide more personalized care in the familiar surroundings of their loved ones. When I started my research on nursing homes, I found several third party providers who offer home services for those who may prefer to live in

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Can we really afford to retire? A Malaysian perspective

Reading The Star article “Our elders need better care” makes me wonder if we can actually afford to retire as planned. If you take into account the rising living cost, expensive private healthcare (when public healthcare is not accessible due to long waiting times or other relevant factors), pricey retirement homes (either it is independent

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