Computer Games! Good or Bad?

Computer Games

Are computer games bad for you? Well this is a question to think about? Hopefully this report summarizes it all. Computer games, also known as PC games are video games played on personal computers rather than dedicated video games console or arcade machine. Some examples of computer games are: Club penguin, Call of Duty and Minecraft.

Computer games do have benefits. Research shows that computer games can therapeutic for children with chronic illnesses. In 2014, University of Utah released a study to examine effects of regular gaming on children with illnesses, such as Autism, depression and Parkinson’s disease. The results of this research proved that certain games they played show     signs of improvement in resilience, empowerment and fighting spirit.

On the other hand, it could be argued that computer games lead to addiction. Too much addiction effects their social interaction. If gamers have too little social interaction, they can end up being shy and introvert. Addiction can also under develop the gamer’s brain, this usually happens with children younger than eighteen. 

Overall, most people think children should be allowed to play computer games but in a time limit. If the gamers are allowed to play freely it will be hard for them to perform well in school and it can affect their social life too. With a time limit the gamers will not get addicted and will be on the safe side.

Thursday 15 September 2016

Hira Akbar

Bukit Merah Laketown Resort

Bukit Merah Laketown Resort

Set off the North-South Expressway, this laid back resort hotel overlooks a Tasik Bukit Merah, a 3000 hectare freshwater lake. With lush greenery and trees stands Bukit Merah!!!

I went to Bukit Merah on the third day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It took us two hours to get there from Kampar, Perak. The Resort had two types of accomodation facilities:

1. Kampung Air (Chalets)

     2. Laketown Hotel

I stayed in the hotel. The hotel was ok not really that posh. I didn't like the room because impressively for the first time there was a lizard! That just summarizes that the hotel was dirty! The bathroom was clean and smelly. The room was accommodated with complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV and mini fridges, as well as tea and a kettle. It also had a outdoor pool.

Near the hotel was a plaza. It had cafes and souvenir shops. There were no food choices except local Malaysian food. We had to go to taiping to eat! It was quite hectic.

Some of the activitties

Other activities were:

• Ecopark (animal are not caged)
• Waterpark
• Adventure park (opening soon)

The Waterpark was quite good. Firstly, I had a zip on my swim suit so that's why i couldn't go on a slide. Secondly, you had to rent a tube for RM 30!!!!! That was quite cheeky and greedy for money. 

Otherwise my stay was great. If not for these mistakes it would have been amazing!So I recommend not to visit this place it just wastes money!

Not a good experience

Youth Social Responsibility SEDEX UTP

Youth Social Responsibility UTP

Youth Social Responsibility is a social program for kids of primary-secondary. It is a program to for kids to get to know children of ohter religons and races. I was also in that program. I believe it did make me want to interact with others. An indian girl beacame my friend we did the three legged race together.

UTP's logo

The program's slogan was Bridging Boundaries! It was held by the students of Universiti Teknologi Petronas. The UTP bus came to pick us up. A maximum of 40 students went. The bus ride was great.

One of my great friends  said " The event was well-organised and it had been a great experience" Well I can't agree less. These are some of the games we played:

- Three legged race

- Balloon race

- Knock the pyramid etc.

Other times we had a visit to their Information Resource Centre (IRC library)
They also provided breakfast and lunch. For breakfast we were given a small cactus water and a bun. For lunch we were provided with rice and some curry. I didn't really like the food. 

Overall it was a great experience

SkyTrex Shah Alam

SkyTrex Shah Alam

SkyTrex Shah Alam is an adventurous place for anybody up for an adventure. From Kuala Lumpur , Shah Alam is a 28 minutes drive. It is located 3 kilometers inside 817 hectares forest of Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam. This park is only 40 minutes drive from the  city centre of Kuala Lumpur and it is acessible via the many highways to Shah Alam.  Skytrex is not only located in Shah Alam but also in:

- Melaka

- Langkawi

 As I went there with my school, it  was an amazing place. It has three levels which you choose from: Little Adventure (Beginner), Big Thrill (Intermediate) and the hardest Extreme Challenge (Advanced). As I did Big Thrill I would say it was Tough. It was hard and difficult.

Entrance to the park

Some of activities included: 

- Flying Fox

- Ladder climbing (up and down)

- Zig Zag path 

- Cargo Net

AND MANY MORE...

I would totally recommend this place for people who are not afraid of heights, who are up for any adventure. If you have little kids with you  can send them to the Little Adventure which is very safe with a guide on each platform. While your child does that, you can go ahead and do something not very hard (Big Thrill) or if you are confident and strong you can do the EXTREME CHALLENGE.

Big Thrill takes around 2 hours to complete. 

Little Adventure  takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

Extreme Challenge takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

(If you are afraid you can always exit which I call CHICKEN EXIT.)

Information Chart

 If you get thirsty or hungry after or before the activity you can always go to their shop. They sell various drinks and snacks. The shop does not only sell that but you can also buy some souvenirs. Here is a list of items you can get:

- T- Shirts

- Bracelets

- Caps...

ETC.

My experience was amazing. I would really recommend that you go there and get your adrenaline pumping. Gather up your besties or family and get going. This place shouldn't be missed for any circumstances. Either you are in Malaysia for  a holiday or not you have to visit it. It is a full day activity. So be prepared and get going...