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Hello!! Here's a post I promised on how I passed the first 2 stages of ICAEW (though I'm not sure if this post is necessary as I think my juniors did even better). I'm sure most of you have asked your seniors about their situations, what should I do to pass the exam, how did you study, what is the technique, etc... So, in this post, I hope I can answer them for you. I'm definitely not here to brag (since I did not fair very well myself), but I hope that you can get some inspirations of how to face these papers.  First and foremost, the most important tip is to listen to the lecturers . If the lecturers told you to focus on that chapter, do it; if they tell you to do the question bank. do it; if they tell you to play, go play. They are the ones that help hundreds of students to pass the papers and from the students they have learnt their mistakes, their carelessness and thus improvise their teaching to help future students. They helped us to accumulate the past ...

Hello!! Here's an itinerary of Kuching that I promised. It is suitable for those who are going to Kuching for 3 days 2 nights (if you arrive in Kuching early and left late) or 4 days 3 nights (for those who arrive early and left early). For the former, it might be a little rush, but that is all depend on your interest and time allocation.  DAY 1 Fort Margherita and Brooke's Gallery (9.00am - 4.45pm) A close up view of Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak Cultural Village (9am - 5pm) - General admission : RM 60 (adult); RM 30 (child 6-12 years old) (For Malaysians, do remember to bring student ID ) - Cultural shows : 11.30am - 12.15pm (morning session); 4.00pm - 4.45pm (evening session) - Public transport : Shuttle service at Grand Margherita Hotel and Riverside Majestic Hotel - Estimated time taken : 3 and a half hour (including the cultural show) City Night Tour (either in Carpenter Street or Padungan Street) DAY 2 Bako National Pa...

Hello!! Yesterday, I attended a seminar in Menara Welds regarding Japan Internship Program and thought of sharing this information to those who are interested in joining this program, putting a hold on the planned post of Kuching itinerary.  This internship program is organised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan, partnering with Pasona, to attract young foreign talents ( 20 - 40 years old ) from developing countries (OECD/DAC-listed countries) to internship in Japan for a period of 3 months .  Purpose of this program (taken from the website) To allow Japan to achieve greater internalisation To help small and medium firms for business development and expansion To change awareness through working with foreign talents To encourage cross-cultural communication To build networks and developing in-house system with overseas universities Who can apply? Those who have the same goal as this program Citizens of OECD/DAC-list...

Hello!!! During the whole trip in Kuching, there were only two places that we went for food, with the most visited area in Padungan Street and some in Carpenter Street . Since Sarawak's food can be found mainly in these 2 areas, and the restaurants are closely located with one another, going to any Chinese restaurants or foodcourt allows you to have these Sarawak's delicacies. Some of the food I tried might not be the best but it may taste good in the other restaurants.  1. Kolo Mee The taste is quite similar to Wantan Mee without the wantans and the black sauce. Since I love Wantan Mee, I have no complains with this noodle. The dipped sauce in Sarawak is a little special. In West Malaysia, the dipped sauce is usually cut chili with soy sauce, but in Sarawak, it is vinegar with cut chili.  2. Kampua With a look almost similar to Kolo Mee above, its taste is close to Cintan's instant noodle.  3. Kueh Chap If you eat this, y...

Hello!! Sorry for the super late post.  It's the final day in Kuching. This time is a totally different theme from the last 2 days, a little back-in-time adventure - Cave adventure. Wind Cave Wind cave is a very dark cave located in Bau. It is famous for being home to thousands of bats and other dark-loving creatures.  Wind Cave has 3 passages in total, in which each passages has different attractions. We first went to the riverfront as we thought that was the entrance but it was not. The entrance is not that obvious but clear enough if you pay attention. As we arrived, we heard a lot of squeaking sound. I couldn't imagine how many bats are living in this cave. After we paid for the entrance fee, we entered the cave, firstly without the torch. The entrance of the cave However, our phone's torch proved to not be that useful as it could only light up a short distance. So, we went back out and rent a head lamp, that according to the ranger, could ...

Hello!! The second day for the Kuching trip was an early schedule of 6.30am for breakfast before heading out to the first main attraction - Bako National Park .  How to get there 1. Get to the Bako Terminal (boat jetty) by: Bus - No.1 Rapid Kuching (red bus) from Open Air Market (in Carpenter Street, next to Electra Market) Van - I supposed it picks up at the same area as the van. I advised you to enquire the hotel staff in the place you stay in Taxi Rent a car - there's a free parking area right in front of the Bako Terminal 2. In the boat jetty, you have to: Pay entrance fee - RM 10/ person Pay for boat ride to Bako National Park - RM 30/ person (two ways). This is for those who go without joining a tour.  Enjoy the beautiful view while enjoying the rough ride (due to the almost raining weather) Mind that when you arrive at Bako National Park, this will happen: Luckily, there are a few areas for you to wash your leg (one is r...