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> Works both ways
Good for cops to wear body cameras! It works both ways for cops and suspects! But will equipment be maintained and functional when needed? Most CCTVs at detention centres are broken! Were they damaged on purpose? – Zr
> Haze alert
TV stations can use crawlers to continuously update the API in real time. School closures can also be announced in this way, giving parents ample warning.
During days of thick haze, could students be allowed to stay in classrooms with air purifiers?
> Respect national flag
The national flag should be treated with utmost respect. It is not appropriate for people to use the flag as a wrap around their bodies.
> Still under construction
What is it taking so long to complete the West Coast Expressway connecting Banting in Selangor to Changkat Jering in Perak? It is supposed to be completed by now. – Subra
> Planes and trains
KLM airlines is reportedly reducing its short-haul flights and asking passengers to take trains as a way to save the environment. Shouldn’t Malaysia start looking at reducing the KL-Singapore flights for the same good cause? Start by making the causeway crossing a breeze and the flights can be halved immediately, I reckon. – Maniam
> Grateful for fast refunds
I am pleasantly surprised with the fast processing of income tax refund for companies by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) in recent months and wish to thank and congratulate the IRB for their great work and effort. Most importantly, I am thankful to the Finance Ministry for instructing the IRB to speed up the refunds. Companies receiving the refunds are appreciative of this because during difficult times like now, they help to ease the tight cash flows. – Grateful Accountant
> Explain the hike
Either the Penang state government or Penang Island City Council (MBPP) should justify the proposed assessment increase from next year. How much extra revenue will be collected from the increase? To be more transparent and fair to the people of Penang, an open dialogue is in order. – Melvin Tan
> Effects of capitalism
Don’t worry about Malaysia’s poor UN rating on poverty and human rights. The United States and Britain also fared badly. Capitalism makes this inevitable.