Putrajaya to set up ‘save Malaysia’ fund

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By The Malaysian Insight
Published on 30 May 2018

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the Finance Ministry will manage the fund. – The Malaysian Insight pic, May 30, 2018.

PUTRAJAYA is setting up a fund for the people to chip in reduce the national debt, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

"We welcome their patriotic stand. They hope that their contributions reach the responsible party and in this case the donations will be handled by the Finance Ministry," said Dr Mahathir.

The bank account number to donate to will be provided later, he said. 

A young Malaysian has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to help pay off the national debt of RM1 trillion.

Law graduate Nik Shazarina Bakti, 27, reminded Malaysians of the time the people raised money for Tunku Abdul Rahman's famous Merdeka Mission to London.

"And this time, We are doing it! We can tell our children and grandchildren about this, that we all took part to save Negaraku Malaysia," her campaign description reads.

Nik Shazarina, a legal officer at Sisters in Islam (SIS), said the money would be handed over to the government at the end of the campaign.

The Finance Ministry said contributions should be made in Malaysian ringgit and channelled to the Maybank account number 566010626452.

"On behalf of the government, I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to all Malaysians for your support, concerns and willingness to help the government in addressing the current economic situation," said Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Dr Mahathir had previously announced that Malaysia’s debt and liabilities had crossed the RM1 trillion mark under the previous administration of Najib Razak.

This was later confirmed by Lim. – May 30, 2018.

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Please Help Malaysia!

Fundraising campaign by Nik Shazarina Bakti

I am a 27-year-old Malaysian, very much in love and proud of my country. I am a LLM (Master of Laws) graduate from SOAS, University of London and currently a Legal Officer at Sisters in Islam (SIS). I believe I am an activists for the benefit of human kind.

Recently, it was announced that Malaysia has a debt of RM 1 trillion (~USD 250 billion). That is a lot of 0s.

I set this fundraising page up as I hope to gather Malaysians and also the rest of the world to help contribute towards reducing Malaysia's debt.

Dearest Malaysians, do you remember that time when our forefathers gave their jewellery, money and valuables up just so that Tunku and the then Government could raise enough funds to go to London and claim for Merdeka (Independence)?

LET'S DO IT AGAIN!

And this time, WE are doing it!

We can tell our children and grandchildren of this initiative that we all took part in to save Negaraku Malaysia.

Please share this and may God bless Malaysia.

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Note: All proceeds will be channeled to the Government of Malaysia (eg: The Minister of Finance) at the end of the campaign. I will not pocket any of the funds, I created this page as a medium to raise funds. Please feel free to contact me for any questions.

*Many have inquired on how sure will the funds be given to the Government, I know I am a stranger to most but believe me, I am not going to pocket any of the funds. I will update the PayPal account summary daily and when the day comes, I will make sure I upload proof of the funds being channeled to the Government.

**If we could work together during the 14th General Elections (remember we trusted anyone who could help us?) I am sure we can work together for another round.

*** Please click on the Updates tab above for the latest updates.

Thank you for reading.

Photo: Credits to Niklas Amundson

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How to Fast With Protein Shakes for Weight Loss

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BY  MIKE SAMUELS

When it comes to losing weight, the most important factor is your calorie balance. You need to eat less calories than you burn to drop pounds. Incorporating some sort of fasting protocol into your diet may be beneficial, too, as this helps reduce your calorie intake. However, if you're not ready for a full-on fast, you could try drinking protein shakes during your fasting periods to reduce hunger pangs.

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Every Other Day

One of the most popular forms of fasting is alternate-day fasting, according to dietitian Juliette Kellow in an article on the weightlossresources.co.uk website. This involves eating as you would normally one day, followed by a very low-calorie day the next. During this low-calorie, or fast day, Kellow suggests eating small amounts of nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables, along with proteins like lean red meat, fish and poultry. You could, however, substitute these proteins with a protein shake.

The Macros Matter

The macronutrients include protein, carbohydrate and fat. When looking for a shake to use for your fasting protocol, you need to pick one that's high in protein, but low in carbohydrates and fat. Dr. Michael Mosley, creator of the Fast Diet, recommends that on fasting days, women eat 500 calories and men eat 600 calories. Whatever shake you choose needs to be low enough in calories that it won't push you over your calorie limit.

The Post-Fast Meal

When you finish your fasting or low-calorie period, it's likely that you'll be hungry, which can lead to binging or over-indulging, sending your weight loss off course. The Harvard Medical Publications website recommends eating protein at breakfast to curb your appetite for the rest of the day -- and the same theory applies when breaking a fast at any time. Include a protein shake in your post-fast meal to help ensure that you don't overdo your calorie intake for the rest of the day.

Not So Fast

Before switching to a fasting diet, or introducing new supplements into your diet, check with your doctor or a dietitian. You don't need to fast to lose weight, or even include protein shakes in your diet, but both could potentially be beneficial. According to a study published in the July 2005 edition of "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition," while alternate-day fasting in non-obese subjects did increase fat oxidation, participants also experienced increased hunger on fasting days throughout the entire study. Therefore, having a shake or two on a fast day, perhaps with some other protein-dense foods, low-calorie vegetables or salad items, may enable you to get the benefits of fasting without the hunger pangs.

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https://www.livestrong.com/article/29305-fast-protein-shakes-weight-loss/

Weight Loss With Tea & Fasting for One Week

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BY  ANGELA BRADY 

Fasting was originally a religious practice, as adherents went without food for various periods to purify the spirit and atone for sins. It may sound like punishment, and it may feel like it, too -- your body needs food to produce energy, and it has a number of survival mechanisms that kick in when it notices prolonged starvation. Some people practice fasting for weight loss purposes, but they are doomed to repeat the practice. Any weight lost during a fast will return because simply depriving yourself of food does not teach you healthier eating habits, and it can be unpleasant while it lasts.

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Side Effects

Fasting causes your blood sugar to remain at low levels instead of being periodically boosted throughout the day after meals. You may feel dizzy, lightheaded, and nauseous, and headaches are common. You may develop an unusual body odor, similar to the smell of rotting fruit, as your body begins producing ketones as it burns fat for energy after the carbohydrate stores have been exhausted. Your muscles may begin to ache because there is no protein available to repair the tissue that is damaged through normal use, and you'll feel colder as your body slows down your circulation. These symptoms are all your body's way of telling you that you need to conserve fuel.

Dangers

Your most immediate danger during a fast is hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. When you allow your blood sugar to remain low for long periods of time, you may experience confusion, anxiety, tremors, and even seizures and coma in extreme cases. You're also at risk for dehydration, despite the tea -- tea contains caffeine, which is a diuretic, and will flush fluids from your body. Losing weight at the rate produced by a week-long fast can lead to gallstones, and your bowels may stop functioning because there is no food to create waste. All of these dangers are compounded if you have a medical condition or are taking any medication, so consult your doctor before fasting. Naturopath Leon Chaitow recommends that any fast longer than four days be medically supervised.

Weight Loss

The weight loss achieved with fasting is primarily water, especially if you drink tea. The diuretic action flushes excess fluid from your body, and you may weigh a couple of pounds less. These couple of pounds will come right back after the conclusion of the fast, when your body is allowed to store water again. Of course, starving yourself for a week will produce some weight loss, because although you're not putting calories in, your body is expending calories just to keep basic body function going. You may lose some fat, but you'll lose primarily muscle. Every time you use a muscle, you cause damage that gets repaired by protein. No protein, no repair, so your muscles degrade.

Contraindications

A weeklong unsupervised fast isn't safe for anyone, but it is especially unsafe if you are already very thin, because you may suffer from malnutrition or dangerously low blood sugar levels. If you drink alcohol or use narcotics, fasting can cause the release of toxins into your blood stream. Pregnant women and infants should not fast, nor should diabetics, anemics, and those with kidney or liver disease. Fasting takes an enormous toll on these organs because they must filter out the heavier waste that comes from burning fat for energy.

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https://www.livestrong.com/article/492733-weight-loss-with-tea-fasting-for-one-week/