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> Unmatched quality

Do Malaysians know that we possess a quality that is unmatched by any other people in the world? We are a genuinely peaceful people. We are humane and we are compassionate. We can hold our heads high here or hereafter. – William Ong

> Cops in bushes, II

I refer to a comment in this column that appeared on March 23 under the heading “Cops In Bushes” asking why traffic police hide to trap speeding cars: Please ask yourself whether you prefer to abide by or break the law? If you choose to abide by the law, then there is no issue. As simple as that. – Concerned CTzen Twenty lives are lost every day on Malaysian roads, with many accidents the result of speeding and irresponsible anti-social driving habits that would be deemed unacceptable in more advanced countries. I for one support “Cops In Bushes” if it causes the brainless among us to slow down.

> Pension problems

With reference to the comment in this column on March 25 under the heading “2% too little”: Retired civil servants are guaranteed pensions under Article 147 of the Federal Constitution and Pensions Adjustments 1980. But since 2012 they have been deprived of their rightful pension amounts. Don’t deprive them of what is theirs. The annual increment of 2% is too little and have made many a pensioner poorer and unable to keep up with the present cost of living. – Bulbir Singh, Seremban Politicians are not civil servants appointed by the Public Service Commission so why do they get pensions? Some have many pensions.

> Happy Cop Day!

To all Royal Malaysian Police personnel: “Selamat menyambut

Hari Polis ke 212” (Happy 212th Police Day) on March 25. – MCR

> Dry spell questions

With water rationing supposed to begin in Penang, what is the Penang Water Supply Corporation’s contingency plan for businesses such as car washes during this period? – Nathan

We are asking households to reduce and conserve water. What is industry, the largest users of water, doing to conserve water? For example, urinals that operate even though nobody is using them.