MINDURA ISSUE 1 2022/2023

No.1/2022-23 HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (H.I.P) E- MAGAZINE

MARCH-APRIL SMK SERI NIBONG

MINDURA HEALTH IS WEALTH
WORDS OF THE MONTH

CULTURES, TRADITIONS AND
HERITAGE

APRIL RIBBON AWARENESS: PURPLE -
ANIMAL ABUSE AWARENESS.

...From the Principal's desk SMK SERI NIBONG

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A message from Head of Language SMK SERI NIBONG
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SARIFAH BINTI MARKOM

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FOR LANGUAGES

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SMK SERI NIBONG Editor's note . . . .

Dear Readers,
Greetings to you.

Welcome back to school! Congratulations on surpassing the uphill struggles we all have faced
these past few years. To commemorate this, we bring you the school's first HIP e-Magazine
'MINDURA'.

MINDURA is the brainchild of the English Language Panel of SMK Seri Nibong in collaboration
with Head of Language Department and all teachers from all departments, as well as student
representatives - featuring highlights of the month, fun nuggets and titbits, and of course, English
contents to help you improve your language proficiency.

Happy reading! RUHAN NAJWA BINTI JOOHARI MINDURA 3
SECRETARY OF HIP
SMK SERI NIBONG

Contents SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLIGHTS

CULTURES, TRADITIONS & HERITAGE page 5
HEALTH IS WEALTH page 7

Titbits RECAP

APRIL RIBBON AWARENESS: PURPLE - WORDS OF THE MONTH

ANIMAL ABUSE AWARENESS.page 9 page 10

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Cultures, Traditions and Heritage

What is culture? SMK SERI NIBONG

It's the umbrella of everything related to people - from social
norms and practices found in their societies to everything else
within them - beliefs, traits, arts, laws, religions, capabilities,
traits, languages, and attires.

There can be a set of cultures within a country, and together,
they make an identity. A tradition is an old belief or custom of a
group of people of a particular culture, which is passed down
from parents to children over many generations. For example,
the Yanomami tribe in Amazon are known for not burying the
dead. Instead, they will cremate the bodies and the ashes and
bone powder from the cremation are then being added to a
soup and consumed by the deceased's family. It's believed that
by doing so, the spirit of the dead will reside within them for
eternity. This tradition which is a precious heritage that is still
being practised until today makes the world more interesting.

Oftentimes, each country has their own culture that shapes
their people's identities and behaviours. Look at the picture.
How many flags can you recognise?
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Image from Google Image

Language can tell a lot about one's cultures and identities. SMK SERI NIBONG
Being a monolingual can describe a lot about a person, so does
being a polyglot! Images from Google Image
The more languages that you learn, the more things about their
origins and cultures that you will find out. And of course, the
more connected you can be with other people around the
world! How cool is that?

Scan the QR code to find out more!

Images from Google Image

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Now that we are living in the era of 2020 and slowly moving Health is Wealth
to the endemic phase, we have no choice but to adopt a
new lifestyle. Indeed, prevention is better than cure - so it's SMK SERI NIBONG
much smarter to practise healthy lifestyles than spending a
Tips 4 Reduce intakes of harmful fats.
fortune for treatment when it is all too late. Say goodbye to
the old tips and here are some recent ones that are There are different types of fats such as saturated, unsaturated
recommended by WHO. and trans-fats. Replace your fats intake into unsaturated fats.
There are plenty sources of this type of fats that are of
Tips 1 Eat a healthy diet. healthier options such as fish, nuts, avocado, and oils like

By eating healthy, you will reduce your risks of malnutrition and canola and olive oils. Try to avoid food that is high in trans-fats
noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart such as fries, fried chicken and other fast food which can
disease, cancer and stroke. increase your risk of many health disorders.

Tips 2Consume less salt and sugar. Don't smoke. Tips 5

Reduce your salt/sodium intake to 5g per day, that is Smoking causes lung disease, heart disease and stroke.
equivalent to one tablespoon to avoid the risk of high blood
pressure that can later increase your risks of heart diseases and Tips 6 Check your blood pressure regularly. 7

stroke. Excessive sugar intake can lead to tooth decay and High-blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer. This can
unhealthy weight gain, as well as increasing the risk of diabetes lead to other diseases if left uncontrolled. Monitor your blood

and obesity. pressure and seek medical advice when necessary.

Be active!Tips 3 MINDURA

Move your body. Doing household chores, running, walking,
jumping - any physical movement that requires your skeletal
muscles to contract and relax - for 150 minutes per week will
help increase your bone density, burn excessive fats and
improve blood circulation to maintain a fit physical condition.

Tips 7 Get vaccinated. Health is Wealth

Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to prevent SMK SERI NIBONG
diseases. It works with your body's immune system by producing
antibodies to fight off the alien 'invaders' into your body. Some Tips 10 Drink plenty of clean and safe water
vaccinations are free under our National Immunisation
Programme and you can also opt for extra vaccinations from Water is vital. Not only do we need sufficient amount of it, we
private clinics for additional protection. also need to consume only safe and clean water. According to

Tips 8 Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing. WHO, at least 2 billion people across the globe use
contaminated water source for drinking and for daily activities.
Some diseases are transmitted through the air. When you
sneeze or cough, wear a face mask or cover your nose and Drinking unsafe or contaminated water will lead to serious
mouth with a handkerchief or a tissue paper and dispose it water-borne diseases such as cholera, diarrhoea, hepatitis A,
carefully. Wash your hands thoroughly right after.
thyroid and polio. Use reliable water filter or boil your water
Tips 9 Prevent mosquito bites. before drinking.

Believe it or not, mosquito is one of the deadliest animals in the Talk to someone you trust when you're feeling down. Tips 11 8
world. There are a number of diseases associated with certain
viruses transmitted by mosquitoes through their bites, like Mental health is as significant as physical health. Depression
chikungunya, malaria and dengue. Use mosquito repellent, affects more than 250 million people worldwide.If you are going
window screen, bed nets and clean your surroundings regularly through episodes of negative thoughts and feelings, do not keep
to destroy mosquito breeding sites.
it in. Contact Befrienders 03-76272929 or talk to someone you
trust when you need. Remember, you are not alone.

MINDURA

T I T B I T S APRIL Ribbon Awareness: Purple -

Animal Abuse Awareness.

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Animal Abuse Awareness

While most of us care for and take care of animals with Shark fin soup is a very
compassion, millions animals are treated with cruelty and popular delicacies in China
sadism. In some part of the world, animals are neglected, that leads to 11,416 sharks
confined, abused, hunted, or killed every day. Pets, livestock, killed per hour worldwide in
racehorses, circus animals and lab animals - these helpless 2017 and is steadily rising
over the years.
creatures are at risk of abuse and cruelty.
Animal testing is also a
Adopt as pets They can't cry for help. They can't talk. They can't even fend for form of animal abuse.
themselves. They need us to look after them, care for them and They are used to test for
certain reactions of a
protect them. Let's do our part! product and often
suffer from all the
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SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

culture (noun)

Meaning(s):

(U) activities involving music, literature, and other arts
(C) a set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of behaving of a
particular organization or group of people

Example(s):

culture(U): To know a country, you must learn its.

cultures(C): The two countries have very different social .

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Animal Abuse Awareness

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Animal Abuse Awareness HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

civilized (adjective)

Meaning(s):

a civilized country, society etc. has developed an
advanced culture and institutions
polite and reasonable (manner)

Example(s):

civilizedA society does not abuse animals.

Let's discuss this in a civilized manner.

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SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

ethnic (adjective)

Meaning(s):

related to a group of people who have the same culture
and traditions.

Example(s):

ethnicMalaysia consists of three main groups which are

Malay, Chinese and Indian.

ethnicBaju Kurung is the identity of the Malays which is

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HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

ethnocentric (adjective)

Meaning(s):

showing a failure to recognise that other people's cultures

are also important and valuable

Example(s):

Fifty years later, we are still behaving in a very

ethnocentric manner towards others.

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Animal Abuse Awareness

SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

heritage (noun)

Meaning(s):

the art, buildings, traditions, and beliefs that a society
considers important to its history and culture

Example(s):

heritageThe Egyptians are known to have a rich cultural .

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Animal Abuse Awareness

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HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

treatment (noun)

Meaning(s):

(U) the process of providing medical care
(C) a particular method or type of medical care

Example(s):

treatment(U) She was undergoing for breast cancer.

treatments(C) They have developed some alternative for

the disease.

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Animal Abuse Awareness

SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

disorder(noun)

Meaning(s):

(C) an illness or medical condition
(U) a situation in which things are not tidy

Example(s):

disorder(C) He has developed a stomach from drinking.

disorder(U) Everything was in, but nobody took any

action to do something about it.

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Animal Abuse Awareness

SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

condition (noun)

Meaning(s):

(U) the physical state of a person or animal, especially how
healthy they are

Example(s):

condition(U) He is in an excellent physical since he takes

care of himself well.

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Animal Abuse Awareness

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HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

appearance (noun)

Meaning(s):

(C) the way that someone or something looks
(U) the time when something starts to exist or be seen

Example(s):

appearance(C) The twins are almost identical in.

appearance(U) The disease is contagious only before the

of its initial symptoms.

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Animal Abuse Awareness

SMK SERI NIBONG

HIGHLY IMMERSIVE PROGRAMME (HIP)

LEARNDAAYWORD A

WORD OF THE DAY

care VS take care

Meaning(s):

care (noun): effort and attention
care (verb): to be interested in someone or something
take care (phrase): to be careful

Example(s):
carecare (noun): I can see that a lot of
has gone into your

work.

carecare (verb): No one seemed to about her wellbeing.

MINDURA 19Take caretake care:
not to slip on the slippery floor.

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Acknowledgements

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (Ministry of Education)

Jabatan Pendidikan Negeri Pulau Pinang

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Seberang Perai Selatan

Principal of SMK Seri Nibong

Senior Assisstants of SMK Seri Nibong

Pesatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru of SMK Seri Nibong

Head of Department for Languages of SMK Seri Nibong

Resources English Language Panel
All teachers of SMK Seri Nibong
Macmillan Online Dictionary (https://www.macmillandictionary.com/) All students of SMK Seri Nibong

Canva (https://www.canva.com/)


Anyflip (https://anyflip.com/)

Amazing Japanese (https://japanology.org/2019/04/20-facts-on-japanese-culture/)

2020 Healthy Lifestyle Tips (https://www.who.int/philippines/news/feature-stories/detail/20-health-tips-for-2020)

Animal Abuse Awareness (https://www.barkbusters.ca/blog/raising-awareness-about-cruelty-animals/)

Shark Killings (https://www.americanoceans.org/facts/sharks-killed-per-year/)

Google Image (https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_cultural_differences_shape_your_gratitude,

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