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> Daylight robbery
An order of two regular pizzas used to be about RM30 but now it’s RM39.80. How do they justify a price increase of almost 34% within a couple of months? That’s daylight robbery. – Chai Francis
> Cause for investigation
Police shouldn’t take action against the woman who abused the MPSJ officer since the husband had apologised on her behalf. However, investigation must be done on the OKU sticker matter. – V. Gunaseelan, Klang
> Smoking drivers
Smoking is forbidden in buses but some bus drivers are seen smoking while driving. Unhealthy!
> Proud Malaysians
We feel proud that our country is at the forefront in fighting atrocities and injustice committed in any part of the world. For this, we thank our Government and our people who believe strongly that all men are created equal and should be fairly treated. God bless Malaysia. – William Ong
> Wake up, OIC
Rohingya massacre and genocide by militant anti-Muslim fanatics in Rakhine, Myanmar have been daily news for over two years. Have Muslim countries called for emergency conference of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to find solutions? Are non-Arab sufferings less important than Palestine or Yemen, or other Arab crises? OIC secretariat, please wake up from your slumber and be seen to be justifying your objectives. – Dr Citizen Pajam
> Impose long jail time
Robbers with parang have been getting more blatant and daring. I suggest locking up these criminals for 25 years to keep them off the streets. – Prof (B)
> Get real
Wonder globally how many tertiary education seekers base their selection of universities on QS or THE ranking. Just imagine if everyone chooses the top 100 universities, there would hardly be enough places to meet the demand.
> Keep training hard
To our athletes, do you think we can continue winning with a bang in the next SEA Games? Keep up with the hard work and don’t rest on your laurels. – Hardy-Sporty
> Punishing bullies
Bullying is serious and should be very firmly addressed. For first incident, counselling with private caning of between one and 10 strokes. For second incident, public caning and transfer out. In third incident, expulsion and jail. – GPIKPNG
> Branded but illegal
There are also various types of illegal cigarettes of many famous brands sold in the market for RM9 or RM10 per pack of 20. Take action.