Trump, American dream

Trump says that there is never a better time to live American dream.

He must remember that people of other nations also have dreams.

Trump, spend more on armed forces.

In his State of the Union speech, Trump says that China and Russia challenge US interest. He wants to spend more money on the armed forces.

Pornography

Malaysia is famous for online child pornography. Over 90% of children between 10 and 17  own a handphone. Some are exploited for sexual materials. Parents must monitor children with a handphone.

Happy Thaipusam

Happy Thaipusam

Central Intelligence Agency, US.

The US Central Intelligence Agency steals secrets and defends America.

Drug problem among students

How many Malaysian students are drug addicts. The official figure is very low, about 0.2%. All concerned must find out the truth.

Student addicts

How many Malaysian students are drug addicts? The official figure is very low, about '0.2'%. We hope that all concerned try to find the truth.

Tennis, Australian Open

Federer, Switzerland, won against Chilic, Croatia. Chilic (29) won US Grand Slam title before. This is Federer's 20th Grand Slam title at the age of 36. He has displayed skills, mental strength, patience, consistency, sportsmanship and an ability to stay free from injury.

Tennis, Australian Open

The women's final saw Wozniacki, Denmark, just pipped Halep, Rumania. Both were runners up in Grand Slam previously. Both showed great skills, courage, tremendous determination and staying-power.

Appointments in public institutions

Appointments for positions in public institutions should be based on merits. G25, Malaysia, proposes Independent Commissions.

تينيس، ڤرتنديڠن تربيل اوستراليا Tenis, Pertandingan terbuka Australia

Di pertandingan terakhir (wanita) terbuka Australia (Grand Slam), Wozniacki menewas Halep. Perlawanan sangat hebat. Kedua-dua permainan pernah kalah di pertandingan akhir Grand Slam.

Partisanship

There are partisans such as political partisans. Can fake news be prevented?

Fake news

What is fake news? What does media think about it?

Paris flood

Excessive rain causes River Seine in Paris to flood. Is it climate change or drainage problem or both?

Sumatra Rhinoceros, Sabah.

Sabah Wildlife Department Director Augustine Tunga says that through the Advanced Reproductive Technology programme, the department hopes to get semen from male Rhinoceros in Indonesia to fertilize eggs taken from Iman, the only survivor. We hope it is successful. Malaysia must protect all the rare species such as Malayan tiger.

Sexual Harassment Act

More Malaysians believe that the country needs a Sexual Harassment Act which is enforceable.

Driving in forest reserves.

Peninsular Forestry Department Deputy Director Datuk Seri Roslan advises those who enter forest reserves or closed forest by four-wheel vehicles to obtain permit from Forestry Department. Those who love outdoor activities must protect forests.

Fake news

There are fake news especially in cyberspace. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 is not enough to deal with such matter.

Fake medicines

Some netizens buy medicines through internet. As confirmed by the Health Ministry these medicines may contain poisons such as mercury.

Flash floods

Downpours and flash floods caused chaos in Gombak, Petaling Jaya and Sungai Buloh, Selangor. The authorities must improve the drainage system.

The 10th best in engineering

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris mentions that University of Malaya has been listed as the 10th best in engineering in the world. The Dean Professor Abdul Aziz also points out this matter. This is encouraging.

The Government must not reduce research fund. It must ensure that what was suspected as the so-called lowering marks to let students pass would not happen.

Traditional Housing Programme

Tan Sri Nor Omar talks about a person who is below 40, earning less than RM10000 a month and even single, can apply for a house at Transitional Housing Project. We hope that the procedure is good and fair.

Litterbugs and crimes

As Minister Ku Man talks about safety nets on 494 blocks of People's Housing Project, PPR, litterbugs throw rubbish from high and low grounds. All concerned must take further measures such as effective enforcement in the country.

Facebook new measures

Chief Executive Officer of Facebook, Zuckerberg, intends to reform Facebook to reduce false news and increase reliable ones. We hope that the new measures work.

KLFT flag campaign

This morning, Deputy Minister launched the flag and car-free day campaign on the eve of the Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Day, 1 February, 2018. Besides flag, there was a programme on running. The campaign to protect the environment must continue.

Attorney-General Malaysia

Malaysian Attorney General TanSri Mohamed Apandi says that there are challenges in the election year of 2018. He must be seen to be fair.

Malignant cancer

Scientists try to find blood tests that can detect bad cancer early such as at John Hopkins University, US. They may take many years to find a reliable test.

MAS conundrum

MAS has not made even in 2017. Khazanah has pumped in over RM4 billion. Two CEOs have left MAS in the last three years. Will it make even in 2018?

Litterbugs

A falling chair at the People's Housing Project (PPR) Sri Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, killed a 15-year-old S. Satiswaran. Condolences to the family. The police must investigate the case.

There are many litterbugs. Rubbish such as plastics，bottles and chairs are thrown. We need better efforts to prevent litterbugs.

Felda land

The authorities must continue to investigate the issue of the transfer of FELDA land rights at Jalan Semarak, Kuala Lumpur.

Error, nuclear mssile

Error on missile threat

On 13.1.18, Hawaii Emergency Alert System sent out  ballistic missile threat warning. It took 38 minutes to correct the mistake. North Korea did issue a threat. Can human error spark a nuclear war?

Private learning crntres and schools

Parents are concerned about their children. Some send them for tuitions, private centres and schools. The Government must make sure that these are strictly regulated.

Higher education

Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh passionately presents 4IR, Knowledge, Industry and Humanity. We can see some good reasearch and quality recognised internationally. The minister should effectively dispel the perception that universities deliberately lower marks to pass students.

Further probe by UN

Myanmar military has admitted to killing ten Royingya Muslims. The United Nations should probe further.

'Shithole' countries

It is reported that Trump describes migrants to America from 'shithole' countries. He has denied using the language.

Stateless children

Allowing stateless children to go to school in Malaysia is sensible. The Home Minister Datuk Seri Zahid should help to make sure that there is no hindrance.

Doctors leaving government hospitals

Doctors leaving government for private hospitals in Malaysia is a complex problem. Datuk Seri Dr Subramaniam says that in the past seven years,986 specialists have done so. Besides pay gap, flexible time and research, being fair is essential.

MH370

A US firm, Ocean Infinity, uses new technology to resume the search for the missing airliner MH370. It will only be paid if it finds the wreckage within 90 days. Relatives of 239 victims wait for the result.

KL Vertical City

Tan Sri Shahrir says that now the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City project is being audited. What happens to the FELDA land ownership there?

North and South Koreas

As North and South Koreas talk, we hope to sea peace. The North will send a delegation to Winter Olympics in Pyongchang. Trump claims credit.

Mangrove,berembang

There are reports on destruction of mangrove and berembang such as the cutting of berembang trees at Kampung Dew, Taiping. The authorities must monitor and take action.

Various types of crimes and extremism

Police face various types of crimes and extremism. Malaysia is no exception. Let's hope that our police are good, honest and effective.

White House Winter Storm

A journalist Michael Wolff's book, Fire and Fury, has doubts on Trump's mental health. Trump says that the book is 'work of fiction' and that he is 'very stable genius' and 'like, very smart'. The truth?

Cluster hospitals

Datuk Seri Dr Subramanian talks about setting up 13 cluster hospitals to use experts and facilities more effectively to save cost. Besides saving cost, improving hospital service is essential.

Winter storms in US and China

Artic wind blows. Severe winter storms hit United States and China. The Great Barrier Reef, Australia, is affected by warmer sea and coral bleaching. Climate change causes havoc such as unusual wind, flood and
drought.

EPL football, Arsenal 2:2 Chelsea

The two giants, Arsenal and Chelsea, clashed. This time Arsenal manager was unhappy as he said that Chelsea player, Hazard, dived to cheat the referee for the penalty.

Nuclear button, big and small

As Kim Jong-un sends olive branch to South Korea, Trump says that he has bigger nuclear button than that of Kim.

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is worse. It is  dangerous. Hundreds of thousands of patients in the world are infected with resistant bacteria. We need awareness, understanding and supervision.

China processes rubbish

China has been processing waste plastics and papers from other countries. This is a multibillion polluting business. China intends to stop this practice.

Malaysia should step up her efforts to manage waste.

EPF, Manchester City 0:0 Crystal Palace

Manchester City drew with Crystal Palace, ending the run of winning18 consecutive matches. Fierce competition.

New Year Message

Nuclear message of Kim Jong-un includes nuclear button which will be pressed if North Korea is threatened. Wait for tweet from Trump.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year