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> The real heroes
Let’s get together and give a big salute to the staff of Hospital Sultanah Aminah for their tireless contributions in saving lives during the fire. They risked their lives to save the patients. They are real heroes. Big thank you. –N V Subbarow, Penang.
> Safety first
Regular maintenance checks in all goverment hospitals should ensure fire extinguishers, sprinklers and fire hydrants are in working order. Wall charts showing emergency exits should be displayed. People should be educated on the prevention of fires by obeying safety rules like not charging handphones with crowded wiring extensions. – Karen.
> Demos aplenty
Red, yellow and now black shirts all demonstrating to force their point. To us silent majority you are all a nuisance and disruptive to daily lives. – Fed up bystander
> A huge burden
If we do not reduce the number of civil servants, it will be a huge drain on future resources, especially when future governments need to pay pension, what with an aging population.
> Too dangerous
The use of mobiles, tablets while driving and walking on roads and carparks must be outlawed. Install more CCTVs to catch and fine these people. Too many children have been killed by cars and large vehicles because their parents or guardians were absorbed with their gadgets,
> Being investigated
In reference to the sms “Medicine needed” by CT Tan, ( The Star, Oct 27), Hospital Sultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat will investigate the issue and would like the complainant to come forth for further clarification. Kindly contact HSNI Public Relation Officer at 07-4363024. – Dr Azimah Binti A.Aziz, Hospital Director
> Take them away
Tow away motorcycles that are parked indiscriminately such as when they occupy the parking bays for cars.
> Hazard on tracks
Cattle grazing along the railway tracks has become a common sight. Safety measures must be enforced as it can seriously endanger passenger safety. – PJ Gomes
> Why no action?
Can’t understand why traffic police have frequent road blocks near East Club at Jln Sg Besi, KL but do not issue summonses for cars parking on yellow lines along Jln Pudu-Jln Sg Besi which results in only one lane passable and causing unnecessary traffic jams.