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> Cut off power supply
Police and TNB Johor did good in cutting off power supply to 23 illegal gambling dens. Electricity supply to more dens will also be cut soon. So why are hundreds of gambling dens and many more new outlets in Selangor being allowed to operate 24 hours? – Two of a kind
> Too lenient
The father of four who raped the underaged girl of 12 should have been sentenced to life and not just 12 years. The marriage should not be valid. She was a baby when she was raped. – Siti Lailah, Kajang
> Good meeting
Our Prime Minister had a good meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Well done, PM. – Norlaiah
> Excellent announcer
KTM KL Sentral train announcements are superb. The lady behind the voice is good, professional, courteous and has excellent pronunciation. A train whistle sound for the PA system would add colour and awareness to the brand. – PJ Gomes
> Responsible citizens
We must be able to appreciate, value and safeguard our world-class infrastructures like the MRT and help keep them clean and litter-free at all times. Those with third world mentality and bad intentions should stay away. – Guiding Light
> Gadgets in schools
Will the opinions of a wider group of teachers be taken before this decision is finalised? They know better what is going on in schools. Schools have been provided with netbooks. Why not use those? Then we won’t have to worry about disciplinary issues, theft, and students getting into mischief. We will also not have to worry about students who can’t afford to buy those gadgets having low selfesteem. Don’t forget, not all can afford those devices. – Izzad
> Gone but not forgotten
The genial all-American guitarpicking star Glen Campbell made the successful crossover from Country and Western to pop with a string of evergreen classics like Wichita Lineman, Southern Nights, Gentle On My Mind and Rhinestone Cowboy. Our radio airwaves in the 1970s were filled with many of his hits. – 5th Beatle
> No food allowed
Please enforce the no-eating rule in our trains (MRT and LRT). Can’t we enforce even a simple rule? – Khairul Salleh
> Zombie generation
Due to dependence on electronic gadgets, we will soon have a generation of people who will not be able to count mentally. Progress and advancement are important but not to the extent of turning people into idiots when they don’t have these gadgets in hand. – TC