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Safety Tips For Malaysians This Raya Holiday

Here are some social media and home safety tips for all Malaysians who are going to balik kampung over the Raya holiday. Share with your loved ones!

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1. Do not publish your address on social media

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2. Stop checking into your home on Foursquare so you can win a "Mayor" badge

Refrain from checking into your home on Foursquare.

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3. Put indoor and outdoor lights on automatic timer, this will make it seem as if someone is home

Put indoor and outdoor lights on automatic timer, this will make it seem as if someone is home. Photo for illustration purposes only.

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4. Stop mail and newspaper delivery, piled up newspapers on your driveway is a dead giveaway

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5. Be sure all windows, grills and doors are locked before you balik kampung

Be sure all windows, grills and doors are locked before you balik kampung. Photo for illustration purposes.

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6. Pull the plug on all electronics

Disconnecting the power to some of your electronics, like your desktop computer, coffee pot and television can save you money while you're gone and eliminate the worry that you've accidentally left them on by mistake.

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7. If possible, post vacation photos after you get home

Post vacation photos after you get home. Photos for illustration purposes only.

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8. Do you really want to give away your current location?

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"I only give up my location only if I have to. For example, I have a music app that I use for streaming radio on my iPhone and it for some reason asks me for my location upon starting up but it has nothing to do with the music."

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9. Be careful when merging your accounts

Be careful when merging your accounts on social media. Photo for illustration purposes only.

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Unless you're absolutely certain about your privacy settings and the results that may come up online in a Google search, be careful when merging your accounts, especially when checking-in to places.

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10. Ask neighbours to park their vehicles or motorcycles outside your house, this makes it look like people are coming and going from your house

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