Raise your cups as you raise awareness for cancer by hosting your own tea party!

Jamuan Teh Malaysia (JAM) is where everyone comes together to do their part for the work of the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM). Hosts will invite their friends and colleagues for "makan-makan", be it at their office, school, club, home or restaurant and at the same time helping to create cancer awareness.

To register and get further details, download the host registration form from Jamuan Teh Malaysia facebook page, www.breastcancer.org.my, www.cancer.org.my or call 03-79540133 / 03-26984300 for the form to be sent to you via email or fax.

Jamuan Teh Malaysia in support of the Breast Cancer Welfare Association and the National Cancer Society Malaysia.

Every cup counts... in the fight against cancer!

Did you know that in 40 years we run the risk of not having any seafood to eat, if we continue to consume indiscriminately?

Malaysians are the biggest consumers of seafood in Southeast Asia. 90% of Malaysia's bottom-dwelling fish stock has declined due to unsustainable fishing practices, driven by our high demand for seafood. You can help improve the situation by using this guide to choose sustainably harvested and farmed seafood. For more information, visit www.saveourseafood.my

RECOMMENDED

From well-managed, sustainable stocks that are not overexploited. The preferred choice for consumption.

• Lala Clam
  
• Anchovies
  
• Yellow Banded Scad
  
• Oval Squid
  
• Longfin Grey Mullet
  
• Tuna
  
• Indian Mackerel
  
• Spanish Mackerel
  
• Hardtail Scad
  
• Mangrove Red Snapper
  
• Humpback Grouper
  
• Giant Grouper
  
• Snubnose Pompano
  
• Blood Cockle
  
• Green Mussel
  
• Oysters Rack
  
• Mud Crab

From fisheries that are at risk of becoming unsustainable. Only eat these species occasionally, if recommended options are not available.

• Longtail Shad
  
• Carpet Clam
  
• Sea Cucumber
  
• John's Snapper
  
• Fourfinger Threadfin
  
• Flower Crab
  
• Red Snapper
  
• Banana Prawn
  
• Coral Grouper
  
• Seabass
  
• Tiger Prawn
  
• White-leg Prawn
  
• Brown-marble Grouper

From unsustainable and overfished fisheries. Avoid eating these species at present.

• Silver Pomfret
  
• Black Pomfret
  
• Ray
  
• Threadfin Breams
  
• Dorab Wolf-herring
  
• Flounder
  
• Silver Sillago
  
• Indian Squid
  
• Needle Cuttlefish
  
• Mud-spiny Lobster
  
• Slipper Lobster
  
• Humphead Wrasse
  
• Mantis Shrimp
  
• Bigeye Trevally
  
• Brownstripe Red Snapper
  
• Coral Trout
  
• Duskytail Grouper
  
• Orange-spotted Grouper
  
• Malabar Grouper
  
• Sixbar Grouper

1. Data analysis by the Ministry of Health Malaysia shows wherever dengue fever cases were reported, breeding grounds for aedes mosquitos were found.
   
2. Dengue fever is preventable, and we can work together to make sure that aedes mosquitos cannot breed by destroying their breeding grounds
   
3. Dengue fever can cause death, regardless of age, gender and status. Early action can prevent death from dengue fever.
   
4. Get immediate treatment, if you or a family member show signs of dengue fever.
   
5. If you have the time to wash your car or go to the hair salon on weekends, you CAN spend some time to look for containers that may be potential breeding ground for aedes mosquito and clean them out.
   
6. Make it your weekend routine to look for containers that may be potential breeding grounds for aedes mosquitos and clean them out. For example, do so either before or after you to go the market.
   
7. Chilling in front of your TV this weekend? DON'T FORGET to also use your weekend to wash out containers that may be potentially be breeding grounds for aedes mosquitos.
   
8. If you see containers that are potential breeding grounds for aedes mosquitos while at the playground with your children, take action and DESTROY THEM.
   
9. Pass the word around while chilling with your friends, casually share information on prevention of dengue fever. Remind them that it only takes 10 minutes to clean and destroy containers that may be potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
   
10. Shopping with family and friends on the weekend? DON'T FORGET - remind them of the active role we play in preventing and controlling dengue fever.

These reminders are courtesy of Ministry of Health Malaysia

Bank Negara Malaysia would like to remind members of the public to be vigilant when receiving e-mails, SMSes or telephone calls from unknown sources requesting their PIN and passwords. Banks will never request for such personal information through e mails, SMS or phone calls.

The public is advised to contact their respective banks to seek clarifications if they receive such requests. Or contact Bank Negara Malaysia Customer Service Call Centre (BNMTELELINK) at 1 300 88 5465.

Please also be aware of Counterfeit Banknotes - to find out how to tell the real banknotes from the counterfeit ones, log on to Bank Negara Malaysia's website.

Do you want to find out more about HIV/AIDS? Speak to a trained counselor at the PT Foundation HIV/AIDS & Sexuality Hotline for free, confidential and non-judgmental counseling. Monday to Friday weeknights from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at 03-4044 5455 or 5466

Are you HIV positive and in need of someone to talk to? Call PT Foundation for confidential counseling. Monday to Friday weeknights from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at 03-4044 5455 or 5466

We've all heard the stories - tigers being hacked to pieces and their parts stored in a fridge; tortoises being smuggled out in suitcases; pangolins being killed for their scales and meat.

Many animals are being traded illegally - and you can help prevent this.

If you have information about - illegal hunting, or the buying or selling of wildlife, let the authorities know. You can SMS reports to The Wildlife Crime hotline at 019-356 4194. Or email your information to report@malayantiger.net. This hotline is managed by the Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (MYCAT), who will then channel the reports to the authorities for further action.

In your report - please try to include:

WHAT - what crime? (Illegal hunting, setting snares, buying or selling of wildlife, etc). WHERE - where did it take place? (Try to include landmarks and exact location if you can). WHEN - did it happen 5 minutes ago or 3 days ago? OTHER DETAILS - if you happen to take a photo of the crime, please do send that as well.

For further information on the hotline, please go the MYCAT website, or www.malayantiger.net.

If a member has more than one nominee and one of the nominees dies during the member's lifetime, only the portion that cwas bequeathed to the deceased nominee will be invalid.

Should the member later dies without updating his nomination, the other nominees will receive their portion accordingly. Only the portion that was bequeathed to the deceased nominee will be subject to procedures under 'EPF savings without nomination' in which the first priority for the right to claim the member's savings goes to the appointed administrator of the deceased member's estate.

Therefore it is not true that if you, as a member, have named more than one nominee, the entire nomination will be void if one of the nominee dies before you. It follows however that if you have named only one nominee and he or she dies before you, the nomination will be void unless a new beneficiary is nominated.

Please note that you don't have to produce the death certificate of a deceased nominee to change your nomination. You can change/update your nomination anytime by simply completing a new KWSP 4 (AHL) Form. This will automatically revoke any earlier nomination made.

The information concerning approaching EPF counter within 3 days to avoid EPF savings being 'surrendered to Amanah Raya' if no nomination is made or if nominee dies at the same time as the member is not true.

Nominating is very important. You should also ensure that you update your beneficiary whenever there are any major life changes such as marriage, additional new members or the death of a nominated beneficiary.

1. Stay at home throughout the quarantine period (as far as possible, stay in a separate room to minimize contact with members of household).
   
2. You are strictly not allowed to leave home to go to work, attend school, tuition, place of worship, parties, shopping, social gathering or being at any public places.
   
3. Practice good personal hygiene:
   
   
   • Cover your nose and mouth with tissue, towel or handkerchief when coughing or sneezing. Discard soiled tissue In the trash can.
     
   • Frequently wash your hands with water and soap, especially after you cough or sneeze. Also wash your hands after touching your nose, mouth or eves.
     
   • Avoid sharing personal toiletries such as towels, handkerchief, etc. If possible, avoid sharing toilet facilities.
     
   • Make sure there is good ventilation in the premises where you are being quarantined.
     
   • Surfaces such as floor and table top contaminated by discharge from the nose and mouth (droplets) should be disinfected by a chlorine-based detergent (for example Chlorox - mix 1 part of chlorox with 49 parts of water).
   
   
4. If you develop fever and any flu-like symptoms and need to communicate with others, wear a mask.
   
5. Minimize contact with friends or relatives and avoid going to public places.
   
6. Monitor your body temperature and look out for symptoms of the disease dally for seven (7) days
   
7. If staying alone, get help from relatives or friends to get food and essential items.
   
8. If you have visitors during this period, record their names, addresses and telephone numbers.
   
9. If at any time you feel unwell and have fever, IMMEDIATELY contact the nearest District Health Office.
   
10. Get the latest information on the development of the disease from the Ministry of Health website, radlo, television and newspapers.
    

Women's Aid Organisation is a non-profit, non-religious and independent organisation with a vision to promote and create the respect, protection and fulfillment of equal rights for women and work towards the elimination of discrimination against women, in particular, violence against women.


Useful contacts:

• WAO: 03-7956 3488 / 03-7955 4426
  
• WAO Rape Hotline: 03-7960 3030
  
• All Action Women's Society (AWAM): 03-7877 4221 / 03-7877 0224
  
• Sisters In Islam: 03-7960 6121
  
• Befrienders: 03-7956 8144 / 03-7956 8145
  
• Bukit Aman General Line: 03-2262 6222
  
• Women's Centre for Change (WCC) Penang: 04-228 0342 / 04-228 5784

A telephone call to the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry's helpline Talian Nur at 15999 is the best way to help abused children.

Talian Nur was established in December 2007 to enable the public to report, make complaints, and seek information and services under the purview of the ministry. Every case reported will be investigated by child protectors.

15999 Talian Nur - because your silence is as bad as the abuse.

The police can't be everywhere at the same time, so get involved and help keep our homes and roads safe.

If you see suspicious people in your neighbourhood or on the road, you can call the number to inform the police. Or for instance if you have elderly people at home and you want to verify if the men at your gate are police - call the number.

Don't be rude about it, but use the Rakan Kop Hotline to help keep you and your family safe.

Rakan Cop SMS hotline: POLISKL (space) your information and send to 32728.

Bukit Aman Malaysian Control Centre: 03 2262 6555 (line is manned 24 hours a day / 7 days a week)

03-22627555 or 03-22626555 are the numbers for Bukit Aman's Malaysia Control Centre (MCC), the call centre for all police emergencies. The police are urging Malaysians to have these numbers in their mobile phone.

An MCC spokesman said the public from any parts of Malaysia can call the centre to report an emergency anytime. "We will direct the call to the nearest police station for the officers there to handle the matter."

In Malaysia, according to the Ministry of Health, for each individual who registers for drug treatment, there are 2 to 3 more who do not register themselves - which puts the estimated total number of individuals in the country with drug addiction up to 900,000!

If your child, spouse, siblings or parents an addict and you want them to recover and lead normal lives, contact Jiwa Baru now.

Jiwa Baru public educational programme was launched in May 2008 and is intended to inspire families, relatives, friends and doctors to influence current drug users to start the passage to recovery by seeking treatment.

Persekutuan Persatuan Pengamal Perubatan Swasta Malaysia (FPMPAM), Persatuan Perubatan Penagihan Dadah Malaysia (AMAM) dan Persatuan Psikiatri Malaysia (MPA) have dedicated themselves via Jiwa Baru to help those who want to make a change in the life of people they care about.

For info on drug addiction treatment, call the hotline at 1-300-80-7777 or email help@jiwabaru.com.my. Details at www.jiwabaru.com.my.