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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Malaysia and car market

Malaysia and car market:
Tun Mahathir wants to review National Automotive Policy including standard to restrict import and protection of the industry. How does Malaysia adapt to the world car market?

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University enrolment

University enrollment

After secondary schools, many students apply for public universities in Malaysia. For the 2018/2019 academic year, 3800 applicants succeed. The enrolment system must be fair and reasonable.

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Social Media Behemoth

Modern behemoth consists of social media, internet, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. It is good and also bad. A few entrepreneurs become extremely rich. Children are addicted to games and criminals hack. The gullibles are cheated. The behemoth trundles relentlessly.

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Monday, July 30, 2018

Climate change

Trump continues to call the media 'enemy of the people' . He faces about 90 big wildfires. The Carr or Tornado Fire, one of eight, in California has destroyed about 95,000 acres, displaced over 40,000 people and killed more than six persons. Does Trump think that climate change is one of the factors?

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School Renovations

School Renovations:
Malaysian Education Ministry says that there are 3,000 schools which need repairs. These schools insist that allocations for renovations must be effectively monitored. Only reliable contractors are appointed.

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Lombok Earthquake

Lombok Earthquake: Condolences to families of over 14 persons who died. We feel sympathy for the thousands of victims. Vulcanologists describe Indonesia as situated in the ring of fire.

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Global Tiger Day

Global Tiger Day

How many wild tigers are there
in the world? Are Malayan tigers fewer than 300?

In the forests, tigers freely roam,
     The earth needs natural environ;
Forests with tigers gradually burn,
     The earth must ban deliberate destruction.

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Global Tiger Day

Today is Global Tiger Day. How many tigers are left in the world. Are Malayan tigers getting fewer than 300? For every poacher and trafficker arrested, how many  are undetected?  Are local, state and federal governments willing to put in more resources and efforts?

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Death from HFMD

Malaysian Director-General of Health talks about the death of a two-year-old boy suspected of infection due to hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) in Sarawak. In the past nearly seven months, there have been over 36,000 cases of the viral  disease in the country. We need to step up preventive measures.

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Saturday, July 28, 2018

Pantun, Rosy Moon

Bright moon mesmerizes all creatures,
     Also, the sun is bright and early, powerful;
Rosy moon symbolises full eclipse,
     Hope the world is happy and peaceful.

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The rosy moon

Early this morning, we saw the rosy moon, similar to the sun in the twilight. The spectacle of the total eclipse mesmerized. Lets hope that there is happiness and peace.

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Immigrant workers

The problem of foreign workers is always complicated. If Nepal bans her nationals from becoming guards in Malaysia, the situation is messy. This must be solved fairly and reasonably.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Pantun, Tough Decision

Malaysian states such as Sabah, Sarawak and Terengganu produce petroleum. These states are concerned with oil royalty. Is it 20?Is it tough for the Federal Government to solve?

Tough Decision

The problems of oil revenue,
     Is also brought up in Sabah;
Oil royalty, the main issue,
     Is thought to be so tough?

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SOSMA

There are terrorists within and
outside Malaysia. In the past five years, more than 800 persons have been detained under Security Offences (Special Measures) Act, 2012. The police must make sure that only terrorists are held.

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Khazanah

Khazanah Nasional Berhad Malaysia must genuinely look after the country.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Prevent Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD)

Since the beginning of this year, there are over 35,000 cases of hand,foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Malaysia. Children are susceptible: virus causes mild fever, mouth ulcers and rash on hands and feet. Saliva and faeces of patients contain the virus which spreads by contact. Schools, government departments and parents must cooperate to keep up the hygiene. Patients must drink water. All must wash hands with washing fluids or soap.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

A body of water on Mars

European scientists sent radio waves and found 'a body of water' of 20 kilometres wide below the surface of Mars. This must be repeatedly confirmed.

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Sensitive issues in Malaysia

There are sensitive issues on race and religion in Malaysia. Having effective measures including laws to deal with these issues are important.

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Climate change

Heat waves have hit many countries such as Algeria, Australia, Canada, China, Russia, Greece, India, Japan, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States. There are forest fires. Disasters.

These are more than natural phenomena. Climate change plays a part.

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Economic Affairs Minister

Malaysian Economic Affairs Minister has told the House that New Economic Policy and New Economic Model will be reviewed. This policy results in various effects.

The people need a fair economic policy and its implementation must be without irregularities such as corruption, abuse of power and deliberate widening of the gap.

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Malaria drug, Tefenoquine

United States has approved the use of a single dose of Tefenoquine to treat recurring malaria. An estimate shows that over 8.5 million people suffering from this type of malaria in the world.

We need to assess this drug.

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Pantun, Based on Merit

Based On Merit

To enjoy the best produce,
     Select rambutan from the best hybrid;
University becomes the best source,
     Appoint professor based on merit.

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University appointments

How do top universities in the world appoint their administrators and professors? Education Minister mentions Malaysian Academic Movement (Gerak) to make sure that academics get their positions on merit.

Genetic data base

There are many types of treatment for cancer. Drug resistance occurs. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used for research and treatment, including genetic data base. These help cancer patients.

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Trump and trade war

There are many types of war. Trade war is one of them. Trump insists on tariffs. Others retaliate. Can war be prevented?

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New Housing Policy

We hope that the New Housing Policy can overcome the main problems in Malaysia and make life easy for all concerned especially buyers.

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Saturday, July 21, 2018

Art, Music and Literature

In Malaysia, every new Education Minister has new activities. Music, art and literature are being planned. We hope that the minister truly help teachers and students with the plan.

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Cyber attack in Singapore

Cyber attacks in Singapore affected data of 1.5 million patients including Lee Hsien Loong. Is it possible to prevent such attacks including in Malaysia?

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Friday, July 20, 2018

Pantun, No Good Things Left

All old prices are asked to be reduced,
     Clearly, old but good things must be kept;
But all good things are not used,
   .  Eventually, nothing good is left. 

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Moderate exercise

A report from Sydney Australia shows that moderate exercise helps cancer patients. This is reasonable.

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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Stability of cyber space

Cyber space is complex. US intelligence believes that Russia used it to meddle with the 2016 presidential election and 11 Russians have been charged. Were Malaysian servers unwittingly involved? Malaysia must find ways to ensure stability of cyber space.

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Google fined US$4.3 billion

European Union fines Google using android system in smartphones for US$4.34 billion. Google appeals. Has it broken anti-trust law? Android system is popular in Malaysia.

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One boy: fight on, don't despair.

The 12 boys, aged between 11 and 16, and the football coach, rescued from Tham Luang Cave, Thailand, are back home. In the international media conference, the 11-year-old recounted his effort to encourage his chums to fight on and don't despair during the nine days of hunger. The coach maintained the spirit.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Melanoma blood tests

Although there is a report from Australia on melanoma blood tests, we have to wait for reliable trials in the next few years.

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12 Thai boys from Tham Luang cave

12 Thai boys and coach rescued from Tham Luang cave are going home from the hospital. After the ordeal, we hope they can go back to normal life.

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Unity in Malaysia

Yesterday, the King called on all to stop the bickering on racially sensitive issues and welcomed the suggestion to form the Consultative Council on Harmonious Relations. Lets hope that we continue to have unity in Malaysia.

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About-turn

About-turn. Two days ago, Trump reiterated that Russia did not meddle in the 2016 American election. Today, he says that Russia did.

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Pantun, Select The Capable

Select The Capable

In a tranquil and prosperous family,
     It hurts to see someone destroy the peace;
In a peaceful and successful country,
     It augurs well to get wise and capable persons to office.

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Coral reefs in Malaysia

Some divers say that coral reefs in Malaysian waters such as those near tourist islands are damaged. Malaysia should study the extent of the damage and the ways to rehabilitate them.

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Trump met Putin

Trump waited for about one hour for his summit meeting with Putin who was busy with events after the Football World Cup. Both leaders have agreed that Russia did not meddle with American election. Is it real or appearing to be real?

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Monday, July 16, 2018

Trump's tariffs

Trump's tariffs and retaliation from various countries affect Malaysia that is part of the supply chains.

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Djokovic 6:2, 6:2, 7:6 Anderson

Djokovic 6:2, 6:2, 7:6 Anderson

This is the fourth time Serbian Djokovic has won at Wimbledon. Recovering from injury, he showed the determination. South African Anderson had tried his best for a long time. Finally, he got to the final. He was tired. Djokovic was in a better form.

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World Cup Football Final

France has won the World Cup in spectacular fashion against the courageous Croatia. President Macron was at the Moscow Stadium  to see the beautiful goals.

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Sunday, July 15, 2018

Wimbledon Tennis

Women's final, Serena Williams (American) versus Angelique Kerber (German). Some took it for granted that Serena would win. But Angeligue was consistent, emerging as champion.

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Protest against Trump

Trump plays golf in his golf course in Scotland amidst continued protesters. He lets them know that he wants to run for the second term as US president.

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Fake universities

The problem of fake and real things confuses. Recently, Beijing announces that there are 392 fake universities in China. In Malaysia, social media lists over 60 private universities. Malaysia must make sure that all schools, colleges and universities are genuine and of high standard.

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Saturday, July 14, 2018

Thai Cave Rescue

The 12 boys and football coach rescued from Tham Luang Cave, Thailand will be out of the hospital on 19.7.2017. They cannot go to the World Cup final in Moscow. Manchester United and Barcelona have both extended their invitations.

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Disasters

Climate change wreaks havocs. Now, in Japan, over 200 victims drowned and more than two millions are affected by serious flooding.

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Trump visits UK

President Trump visits UK in the midst of hundreds of thousands of protesters. They express their feelings against some of his words and actions.

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Friday, July 13, 2018

Pantun, Talking Big

Cakap besar tetapi tidak bererti.

Legak Padang

Ribut semantan badai petang,
     Tegak bincang renong berisi;
Rebut jawatan pandai menang,
     Legak Padang omong Betawi.

Talking Big

The tree sways with storm and afternoon wind,
     For discussion, think of the meaning;
Fight for position, intending to win,
     Talking big with little meaning.

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ڤنسواستاءن Penswastaan

راماي مڠاڠݢڤ ڤنسواستاءن سباݢاي كرونيسما دان راسواى دمليسيا. جك تيندر سموا كونترك بنر-بنر تربوك، اڤاكه ارتيڽ؟

Ramai menganggap penswastaan sebagai kronyisme dan rasuah di Malaysia. Jika tender semua kontrak benar-benar terbuka, apakah ertinya?

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Privatization

Privatization in Malaysia means cronyism and corruption to many people. What does it mean if all tenders are truly open?

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Thursday, July 12, 2018

Wimbledon Tennis

Women Semi-final: Williams 6:2, 6:4. After having a baby and a rest of 18 months, Serena is back for her 10th Wimbledon final. Her determination and commitment show clearly.

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Trump's tariff war

Trump's tariff war goes on. Many nations such as Malaysia are affected. Canada, China, European Union, India and Mexico retaliate. The market fluctuates feverishly.

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Thai cave survivors

The12 boys and football coach rescued from Tham Luang Cave, Northern Thailand, are in hospital care unit. They are thinking of the FIFA invitation for the World Cup final in Moscow on 15.8.2018.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Pantun, It takes two to quarrel

Media sosial ada baik dan buruk. Misalnya, berita palsu termasuk cela-mencela.

Tepuk Tangan Sebelah

Orang dihina berasa sangat marah,
     Sibuk tahan maruah, takkan sunyi;
Serang cela media hangat darah,
     Tepuk tangan sebelah, takkan berbunyi.

Social media is good and bad. For example, fake news including insults.

When insulted, a person is furious,
     Busy rebuttals, as dignity is worth defending;
The blood boils as media attacks are serious,
     Needing two persons to keep quarreling.

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World Cup Final

Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) invites the 12 boys and football coach to the World Cup final in Moscow on 15.7.2018. Having just been saved from Tham Luang Cave, Chiang Rai, Thailand, they are in hospital for at least seven days.

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Thai Cave Rescue

The 13 persons only had water without food for nine days, using their reserved nutrition and fat. They need medical supervision, slowly getting back to normal food and watching out for infection.

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Thai Cave Rescue

All 13 from the football team in Chiang Rai, Thailand, have been saved. They need medical care.
International divers have done a good job.

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Independence if judiciary

Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court judge to replace Anthony Kennedy who has retired. All stress the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law. Tun Mahathir has said the same thing.

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Thai Cave Rescue

Eight boys have been saved. The expert divers need adequate preparations to traverse the treacherous cave and rescue the remaining five persons.

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Monday, July 09, 2018

Pantun, Disturbances

Kegiatan yang sia-sia mendatangkan kerugian.

Kehuru-haraan

Urus keadaan dengan cekap,
     Sopan manis, jalan hak cepat;
Cetus huru-haraan dengan hendap,
     Umpan habis, ikan tak tak dapat.

Disturbances

Manage the situation effectively,
     With nice, frank and fast outcome;
Spark off disturbances covertly,
     With fruitless and awful harm.

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Thai Cave Rescue

90 divers cooperated to take four boys out. The rescue continues. For nine days, 12 boys were in darkness, drinking water from stalactite drippings but no food. The football coach kept up their spirit. Admirable.

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Thai Cave Rescue

There are 90 expert divers. They are well coordinated. Apparently, two divers took care of one boy to wade through the hazardous cave with rain water flowing. Four have been successfully rescued.

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Sunday, July 08, 2018

Thai Cave Rescue

9 pm 8.7.18 Have four boys been rescued?

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Stable system

Some have asked how do we make sure that Malaysian parliamentary democracy is stable. Besides a peaceful change of government, separation of powers and rule of law, it is essential to practise values such as being truly clean and acceptance of dissent.

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England 2:0 Sweden

For the first time in 28 years, England overcame Sweden to go into the semi-final. She has had favourable fixtures and luck. She is winning.

Saturday, July 07, 2018

World Cup Football Quarter-final

Brazil performed less well and had bad luck with an own goal. Belgium was steady, progressing to semi-final. The ball is round.

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Friday, July 06, 2018

Workd Cup Quarter-Final

Both teams have tradition. But, France had an edge and luck: a beautiful header from Varane and a strong kick from
Griezmann. France advances to semi-final.

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Malaysian forest

Every second more than 10 hectares of world forest disappear. We hope that the Minister of Environment look seriously at the actual area of forest in Malaysia.

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Thai Cave Rescue

Heavy rain in Northern Thailand keeps the cave complex flooded. Hundreds of thousands of litres of water are being pumped out of the cave every day. There is fibre-optic wiring for the 12 boys to tweet?

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Thursday, July 05, 2018

Pantun, Mutual Help

Saling Membantu

Sayogia nuri sering meniru,
     Cukup sesuai dengan kakaktua;
Manusia mesti saling membantu,
     Sanggup memberi dan menerima.

Mutual Help

Parrots are good at imitating human voice,
     These birds' nature is interesting;
Humans often give mutual help with joy,
     The habit of give-and-take is a good thing.

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Attract tourists from China

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture continues its efforts to attract tourists from China. Actually, tourists like good atmosphere including facilities.

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Wednesday, July 04, 2018

World Cup 3.7.2018

Sweden had a slight edge over Switzerland. It could have scored at least one more goal. It will be interesting to see the match between England and Sweden.

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Thai Cave Rescue

For nine days 12 boys and their football coach drank water  dripped from stalactites in the cave complex. Now, they have received food and medical supplies.

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More fake news

Fake news continue to appear  with many types of offenders. Any counter measures? It takes two to quarrel.

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Immigrants, national car.

Semua langkah untuk projek difikirkan baik-baik.

Fikiran Baik-Baik

Tangani dagang, usaha terkenal,
     Sibuk kira bila usaha,
Tangani pendatang, kereta nasional,
     Tepuk dada tanya selera.

All measures for projects must be considered seriously.

Thinking Seriously

To deal with trade is to work hard,
     The efforts must be the result of planning;
To deal with immigrants and national car,
     There must be more serious thinking.

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World Cup football

It was a bad-tempered match, ending in a draw after extra time.  England had never won World Cup penalty shootout. This time she overcame the curse, advancing to quarter-final.

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Tuesday, July 03, 2018

World Cup match

In the World Cup match on 2.7.2018,Belgium 3:2 Japan. Japan played with gut. But, Belgium has more illustrious players who managed to turn the table.

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Stock Market and banking

Malaysian banking sector is cautious and the stock market is jittery. KLCI is 1677.91(1896.03 April, 2018). Will there be factors that cause more losses?

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Brazil 2:0 Mexico

Mexico was good. But, Brazil had strong defence and impressive attacks. Neymar was knocked many times. He managed to score a goal and to assist another for Brazil.

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Thai Cave Rescue

The multinational team has found the 12 boys with their football coach after nine days in a flooded cave in Cheng Rai,Thailand. The boys say, "Please tell them we are hungry." The rescue team is trying to get them out.

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Monday, July 02, 2018

Croatia 1(3):(2)1 Denmark

After extra time of the World Cup football match, Croatia 1:1 Denmark. By luck, Croatia scored 3 penalties compared with Denmark's 2, advancing to the last 8. During the shootouts, each player must keep his nerve.

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Complex immigrants issue

The issue of immigrants is very complex. Malaysia also faces market demand and immigrants coming into the country. Is it possible to achieve a balance? All concerned must consider seriously before taking action.

Euphoric Russia 1(4):(3)1 Spain

In the 2018 World Cup football, Spain had over 1000 passes to Russia's more than 200. But Spain could not pass the lowest-ranked Russia. In the penalty shootouts, Russian goal-keeper, Igor Akinfeev, was luckier than Spanish goalkeeper, David De Gea. It is euphoria for Russians.

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Sunday, July 01, 2018

Messi and Ronaldo

2018 World Cup, Argentina 3:4 France; Uruguay 2:1 Portugal. These were exciting matches. France and Uruguay advance.  But the famous Messi and Ronaldo can no longer show their skills in the World Cup.

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Diabetes and pollution

An American study shows that environmental pollution is linked to diabetes. Further research is needed. Apart from reducing weight and exercise, avoiding pollution is necessary.

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