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It is no secret that sleep is important for our overall well-being like our physical health and brain function. But according to a national sleep survey conducted by Nielsen Malaysia 2018, nine out of 10 Malaysians suffer from one or more sleep problems, with most of us getting only 6.3 hours of sleep a day when the recommended duration is 7-9 hours. While there are a slew of tips and tricks that could assist with getting better sleep, identifying your sleep position could come in handy. There are three main sleeping positions: you either sleep on your side, back or stomach. Back sleepers According to a Washington Post article , sleeping on your back may help with spine alignment. While suitable for most healthy people, the supine position is not for everyone, especially those who have obstructive sleep apnea or snoring. However, it is important to get a quality mattress and appropriate pillow as many people who sleep on their backs may develop neck pain because they … [Read more...] about How To Get Comfortable For Better Sleep

KUALA LUMPUR: The global economic environment currently presents both challenges and opportunities for Malaysia as it re-emerges from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic. Not to let a crisis go to waste, the Government has emphasised on realigning growth in a sustainable trajectory, which includes restoring the growth momentum of key economic sectors, and propelling strategic and high impact industries including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These are of vital importance as Malaysia sets its sights on becoming a high-income nation driven by advanced technology, which will see the country move towards high value-added and high-skilled economic activities. Against this backdrop and given the significant contribution of trade to Malaysia’s economy, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) developed the National Trade Blueprint (NTBp). It is the first blueprint of its kind, commissioned by the International Trade and Industry Ministry … [Read more...] about MALAYSIA TO ENHANCE EXPORTS THROUGH NATIONAL TRADE BLUEPRINT

TWENTY-THREE Sunway College Cambridge A-Level students received a staggering 30 accolades at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards – doubling the number achieved by the previous batch. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards issued by the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) celebrate the success of learners taking Cambridge examinations in more than 10,000 schools in countries worldwide. The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards hold the highest benchmark in the A-Level education. Sunway A-Level students were awarded Top in Malaysia and Top in the World for their outstanding performance in the A-Level November 2021 CAIE examination series. Two students were awarded first place and received the Best Across titles for achieving an A grade; they attained the first highest cumulative total standard marks over a set number of subjects. (From left) Fu and Hong Jun received Best Across titles for their performance in the CAIE A-Level examinations. “I’m very … [Read more...] about Sunway, A-Level of Great Achievement