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> Inspiring views

Hats off to Malaysian elders Gan Chee Kuan and Mong Yoon Weng for their wonderful and heartfelt letters, “Waiting for statesman who can forge Bangsa Malaysia” and “Bad memories softened by passing of time” respectively (The Star, March 29). With age comes wisdom. A big thank you to Gan Chee Kuan for the letter on the need for a statesman. It was inspiring, sir. And we will all wait for the same no matter how long it takes.

> Earlier recess time

Yes, recess time in schools should be adjusted. It is annoying because teachers eat at 8am and students eat at 10am. How can they concentrate on their lessons when they are hungry?

> Leaders of calibre

Malaysia needs another Dato Onn Jaafar or Tunku Abdul Rahman to promote racial harmony, peace, prosperity and cultural integration!

> Condition still critical

The Kedah state government and people must realise that our forests play a vital part in determining our wellbeing. The moment they are gone, we may follow suit. It is therefore imperative for the state government to legislate laws to prevent the destruction of the forests. We do not need our neighbouring states to tell us what to do to protect our forests. Can’t we do it ourselves? – William Ong How many more reports do the relevant authorities need before they take action to protect the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve? Numerous reports have been carried by The Star on this, yet there seems to be no move on the part of the authorities to stop the destruction of the forest.

> Motorcycle nuisance

Please stop motorcyclists from using Akleh or designate lanes for them to use, especially during peak hours. There have been so many accidents involving them. Stick to why Akleh was built.

How can pedestrians be king in Penang when all the walkways are invaded by parked motorcycles and we are pushed to walk on the road every day?

> Prepare for Tokyo2020

Malaysia has to rebuild the hockey and under 23 soccer teams in time for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. – LeeHuiSeng