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> Green Christmas
There is usually much use of energy during Christmas. But we must use energy prudently. Be pragmatic users, don’t waste. I also hope we use more LED lights that save energy and can make a dent in our monthly consumption. Merry Christmas, all! – M. Kaur
> Season’s greetings
This Christmas Day, may God shower His blessings on all of us and fill our hearts with joy, love, compassion, humility, and kindness. Forgiveness, mercy, patience and tolerance will enable us to live in unity, peace and harmony. – 1’Msians
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all Malaysians. – William Ong May the miracle of Christmas bring you lasting happiness. And may you feel the warmth of friendship, and of caring love expressed. – Joyful Malaysian Christians
> Syabas, Siti!
The column, “Malaysia is for Malaysians” by Siti Kasim (Siti Thots, Focus, Sunday Star, Dec 23; online at tinyurl.com/star-siti), is a wonderfully courageous and honest article written with integrity, respect and humility. My salute to Siti, the guardian angel of truth. She is truly an egalitarian. – P.J. Gomes
> Remember Aesop’s Fables?
The Star2 column by Mangai Balasegaram (“Humanity will triumph in the end”, Dec 23) will no doubt remind many senior citizens of the tales in Aesop’s Fables. I doubt if many young people have read these stories. To improve English in this country, we should advice students to read these tales. – R.P. Jarshan, Johor
> Siti Hasmah’s recital
Lovely to see the musical side of our Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. May Allah bless her. With respect from Hamid Khan, Penang.
> Why no leave?
Why doesn’t the Noninvasive Cardiac Lab at the National Heart Institute provide outstation patients with medical leave for their appointments? It is very inconvenient for employed people who are not working in the same state. Please look into this. – Parameswary
> Proud of PM
The rakyat should be proud of having a 93-year-old as PM. Stop talking about toppling him. My wish is that Tun will be PM till he’s 100 years old. Hat’s off to you, sir, you have made Malaysians proud. – R.P. Jarshan, Johor
> Kids’ danger zones
Many parents and I fully agree with Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye that all children’s playgrounds must have safety audits. Far too many accidents have occurred involving children in playgrounds. – Hamdan