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!
By anisanur — 07 Aug 2013, 05:34 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
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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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.
Image via justwhelmedblog.com6. 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.
Image via memeburn.com8. Do you really want to give away your current location?
"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."
prashantpatel.com9. Be careful when merging your accounts
Be careful when merging your accounts on social media. Photo for illustration purposes only.
Image via imgur.comUnless 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.
atomicdust.com10. 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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