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Retirees can work in security companies. Push the age limit to 67. There are senior citizens who are healthier than their younger counterparts both mentally and physically. Authorities should categorise working hours in eightand 12-hour shifts. Make it mandatory for employers to hire local seniors for security jobs in shopping complexes and etc. – Sheikh

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> Work in security firms > SEA Games victory park

The Government should find land that can be turned into a park to plant three different types of trees depicting the gold, silver and bronze medals our athletes won during the KL SEA Games. Each tree should be planted by the sportsman or sportswoman who won the medal! Name the park “Taman SEAGames 17”. – Kuppu

> Promising future

By the looks of it, we have an upcoming group of athletes who are confident, liberated and talented. God bless them.

> Moral values

To N. V. Subbarow, why do you say that many children these days do not respect their elders? Where’s your proof? You should be telling people of ALL AGES to focus on their moral compass, not just students. Just because you’re old doesn’t mean you’re wise. - Cameron

> Dangerous road

The Tapah-Ringlet trunk road is littered with potholes. Hundreds of motorists use the road daily, putting their lives at risk and yet the authorities seem oblivious to the situation.

> Vet visitors properly

The Malaysian Government is too liberal in dishing out student passes to visitors. Most of them come here on the pretext to studying at our educational institutions but their real purpose is to commit crimes or work illegally, etc. Don’t the Government vet the visitors at all?

> Defining bribery

According to the MACC, offering cash to get voters to travel to their voting area is considered a bribe but offering free gifts such as rice, cooking oil, sugar and etc. to voters is not categorised as bribery. I’m confused.

> Wipe out gambling

All state governments should wipe out illegal gambling in their respective states. – 1Malaysia

> Rules for eligibility

There are requirements to be eligible for affordable homes. It’s not just about having money or the question of supply and demand. People should get their facts right. – CT Tan

> Stamp out extremism

All is well and good with our present crop of leaders. They grew up on a daily dose of moderation. But can we stem the rising tide of extremism in our children’s lifetime as schools become more like religious places?