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> Touched by an angel
Sometimes, getting old has its privileges. I am 76. I was getting to the open carpark @ Taman Tun Ismail market and it was raining. A woman offered to share her umbrella with me and proceeded to the car while she herself got drenched. There is hope yet as there are angels still.
> Golden hearts, indeed
My utmost admiration goes to Mohd Yusuf Rohani who really has a heart of gold caring for his pal, sharing whatever he has and spending time to help him for the past 16 years. Mohd Yusuf is indeed a man with a Golden Heart. I feel like visiting him and congratulating him personnally. – Peter, Nilai
> No to violence
Violence and abuse of children mostly happens in poor families. The aggressor is likely to be in financial difficulty, on drugs or a habitual gambler, releasing his frustrations and anger on the children. Stringent laws must be enforced for better protection and welfare of the youngsters. – Karen
> Pain in the pocket
Increases in medical insurance premium are highly impacted by the higher charges by private hospitals. It is no secret that private hospitals charge much higher for medical card claims compared to cash paying patients. Why it this so? Can the authorities do something about this?
> Know your priorities
In parliament, politicians should focus on boosting the economy in view of the global slowdown. Let’s focus on the high cost of living, affordable housing and the weak ringgit, instead of unnecessary arguments. – CT Tan.
> Bring back the glory
Enough is enough. Our football has gone rock bottom. We need to bring our national team to greater heights like what we had in the 1980s. – Puteri Ayu Kajang
> Not right at all
I was infuriated after watching the video of a couple using force to prevent an officer from leaving the scene. – Lee x x
> PD revival?
Rejuvenation and rail restoration to Port Dickson will spur trade and bring about enormous spillover benefits. It will open new avenues of growth for tourism, trade and investment. It will also guarantee the appreciation of properties along its trajectory and around its stations. - PJ Gomes
> Garbage everywhere
There is too much littering in Taman Silibin, Ipoh. Rubbish thrown everywhere by irresponsible people. How do we educate the public? The back lanes are in a dire state and need to be paved. I hope the authorities will do the needful.