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By Mr. Maverick People who know me describe me as being rather punctilious. I concur. I really am selective with my words. I find vocabulary activities quite intriguing. They challenge your creativity and significantly enhance your brains’ neuroplasticity. So, let’s get a little dopamine rush with the following vocabulary task. “Describe the 2024 US presidential…
Building a Malaysian Food Empire With its rich, signature patties covered in thick local sauces, The Ramly Burger business has long cemented its status as a staple of Malaysia’s street food scene, a supper go-to and an inter-generational favourite. In 2019, the brand’s annual sales had reached RM1 billion and plans were underway to invest…
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