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> Get well, Chong Wei
It is disheartening to read about our badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s ill health. It is good that he has sought treatment in the early stages of the illness as there will be a better chance of recovery. — MAM Lee Chong Wei must not lose hope. We want him to know that God will see him through his darkest hour. — William Ong
> Don’t ill-treat docs
Senior doctors should be able to empathise with the negative feelings of junior doctors and housemen as they were once in their shoes. Please don’t ill-treat them in any way. Regard them with kindness, respect and dignity that they deserve. — Patient Patients Housemen at the mercy of sex predators are a horrifying revelation. The law must come down hard on these sex perverts. — JQ
> Down with poaching
What an excellent idea. Not only does it stop a poacher in his track, it gives the army some practice in jungle craft and acts as a warning to others. The world needs more determined people like you, Malaysia. — Kenneth Hall
> All are equal
The cleaners’ strike at KL court complex proves that no single person, job or department is higher, more important or more respectable than another in this interconnected society. — WYM
A commendable act by the judiciary in cleaning up the court premises. A clean place. A clean mind. A clean environment. And a clean corruption-free Malaysia. — Jason
> Black and white
The Education Minister should be flexible and allow both white and black shoes in schools. This should please everybody, including shoe manufacturers and retailers. — Joseph Lim
> Moving people
Referring to Joshua Woo’s comment on the Penang Transport Master Plan, of course roads play a part in a transport plan but they should serve only a supporting, not central, role. All major cities have good public transport, which is sadly lacking in Penang. The emphasis has to be on moving PEOPLE, not CARS. Until this objective is understood, the means proposed will never solve the traffic jams. — Penangite
> Fixed mindset
The Malaysian electorate did manage to change the government that had ruled the country since Independence. However, it is much more difficult to change the mindset of the people with regard to race, religion and culture. — DMK
> Costly healthcare
Healthcare has become very expensive. Patients find it difficult to buy medicines if they are not available in government hospitals. — Subra