Trump and Kim meeting

Trump meets Kim Jong-un at the Demitarised Zone, DMZ, Korea. He tweeted yesterday, and Kim has responded. After the end of the Korean War in 1953, this is the first time the two leaders meet at the DMZ.

Contaminated plastic waste

Contaminated plastic waste has been sent to countries such as Malaysia and the Philippines. President Duterte insists that the waste is transported back to Canada.
     What happens to contaminated plastic waste delivered to Malaysia?

Voting at 18

Will the Government get the two-third majority for the constitutional amendment, to lower Malaysian voting age from 21 to 18 years?
     If the voting age is 18, the political trend in this country will change.

Pasir Gudang air

More than 700 people have received treatment because of air pollution in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. Do some of the over 2000 factories emit toxic gases?

MAS and SIA

MAS and SIA
     Is it possible for Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines to reach an agreement on partnership?

Penang landslide

The people concerned have found three bodies at the Batu Ferringhi landslide in Penang, Malaysia. What was the cause? Lets have the truth.

Pasir Gudang

The source of pollution.
     Within three months, schools in Pasir Gudang have been closed twice. Have other places such as residential been affected? Non-industrial areas can also be a source of pollution.

Pasir Gudang and pollution affecting schools

Pasir Gudang and pollution affecting schools.
     Are there 500 schools in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia, closed? Residential and other areas? The authorities take action. What is the source?

Drones in Pasir Gudang

Drones in Pasir Gudang
     Department of Environment, Malaysia, has 150 enforcement officers and some drones to monitor pollution in Pasir Gudang, Johor. There was a suspicion of toxic gas in schools.
     We hope that DOE will publish the report of the effective steps taken to deal with pollution. Are there cooperations from various people concerned?

5G e-commerce

5G e-commerce
     Internet progresses to the fifth generation, 5G. America, China, Japan and South Korea have 5G e-commerce; China is leading.
     Malaysia is widening the use of 4G. She tries to exhibit 5G.

National Education Policy

Education Minister says that  report on the national education system by the National Education Policy Study Committee will be presented to Tun Mahathir next week.
     Malaysians are concerned with modern education policy in plural society.

MH17 and evidence

MH17 and evidence against suspects.
     The Malaysia Airlines aircraft was shot down in Eastern Ukraine. 298 passengers and crews died.
     We must have incontrovertible evidence against suspects.

'Toxic gas'

Media reports that 15 victims are 'poisoned by toxic gas'. We are waiting for the authorities to find out the truth and to prevent mass poisoning.

MH17 Tragedy

MH17 Tragedy
     On 27 July,  2014, Malaysia Airlines MH27 was shot down in Eastern Ukraine, killing all 298 passengers and crews.
     On 19 June, 2019, the Dutch,-led international investigators issued international arrest warrants for four suspects, 3 Russians and I Ukrainian.
     What is the truth?

Keep America Great

On 18 June, 2019, Trump came out gun blaring for re-election as American president. He wants to 'Keep America Great'. Will the world see more of tariffs, trade war and bullying?

Ops Selamat 15

The police recorded 24,461 cases of road accidents during the Operasi Selamat 15, Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2019, compared with 22,411 cases last year.
     What are effective ways of preventing road accidents in Malaysia?

15 Bateq people died

Malaysian Health Ministry says that three of the 15 deaths in Kampung Kuala Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan, Malaysia, were found to be due to measles. We are waiting for the findings of the cause of death of the other 12 Bateq people.

Total power failure

Total power failure
     On 16 June, 2019, power outage occurred, affecting 50 million people in the whole of Argentina, Uruguay and part of Paraguay. The three countries are looking for the cause.
     Can total blackout occur in the whole of Peninsula Malaysia, Sarawak or Sabah?

Terrorism

IGP Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador says that since 2001,  Special Branch of the Malaysian Police has kept 352 persons from becoming torrorists. Terroism (or people involved) is complicated. We hope that this country continues to prevent terrorist attacks.

Yemen War

Yemen War
     Several countries including the US are involved in the Yemen war. Media reports that Trump bypasses Congress, selling weapons worth over US$68 billion to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE). United Nations estimates humanitarian appeal for Yemen in 2019 at US$4 billion.

Talents in badminton

Badminton Association Malaysia (BAM) choose and guide young talents, hoping that they will attain world standard. International badminton is very competitive. We hope that BAM selection and training system is effective.

Gulf of Oman

Tension in the Strait of Hormuz.
     On 13 Jun, 2019, two oil tankers were attacked. The US says Iran is responsible. Iran denies. What is the truth?

Consumer Credit Act

There are many facts affecting consumers including those who borrow.  Protecting consumers is necessary. It is one thing to enact Consumer Credit Act. It is another to ensure effective enforcement.

Lee Chong Wei

Datuk Lee Chong Wei has done his best for Malaysia as a badminton icon. He recovers from nose cancer. We hope that his health returns to normal after retirement from competition.

IGP

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador wants a clean police force of 135,000 with the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). Integrity is important.
     The IGP should look into the other 124 recommendations of  the 2005 Royal Commission Report such as welfare and decrepit police stations, uniforms and shoes.

Imej Malaysia

The image of Malaysia is affected by the ferosity of political events in the country.

Illegal logging

How many species of plants are extinct in Malaysia?
     Mankind depends on plants for existence.
     The Report of A Study published by Royal Botanic Gardens, England, shows that in the last 250 years, 571 species of plants have gone extinct because of human activities.
    
    

Problems of doing business in Malaysia

Malaysians face bureaucracy especially in doing business. People wait for the easing of the difficulty.

Kg Koh, Gua Musang

Kampung Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan.
     We must find the cause for the death of 14 Batek people. Let us prevent further loss of life.

Deaths of Batek people

Lets have the truth about the deaths of Batek people at Kampung Koh, Gua Musang, Kelantan. So far, 14 have lost their lives.

Solid waste recycle

Solid Waste Corporation, Cyberjaya says that by the year 2020, 30% of solid waste (rubbish) will be recycled. How do we make a success of recycling?

International Space Station for tourists

How does Malaysia fit into the space industry?
     America and Russia spend US$3-4 billion a year to maintain the International Space Station. Now, they intend to attract tourists to it. Each person pays US$58 million for the trip, starting from 2020. Before this, 7 individuals visited the station.

Risky Cyber System

Risky cyber systems in Malaysian Cities.
     Services in city halls such as Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur are computerized. Are these internet systems safe from hackers?
     Since 7.5.2019, Baltimore City, US, has been attacked by Ransomware, costing over US$18 million damage. This has affected many services such as payment of bills, hospitals, factories and airports. The hacker demands over US$75,000 ransom for each computer paralyzed.

British High Commission

Today, the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur says that UK stands with Malaysia on plastic waste. We hope that UK's Environment Agency helps to prevent contaminated plastic waste from reaching Malaysia.

World War Two Asia

Second World War, Asia.
     As Europe and America commemorate D-Day, 6.6.1944, we must hark back to the Campaigns in Asia. The momentums included China's War of Resistance Against Japan  (1937-1945), Japanese-Soviet Campaigns (1939-1945), American East Asia War (1941-1945),  and Japan's Occupation of Malaya, the Philippines and Netherlands East Indies (1941-1945).
     Japan surrendered on 15.8.1945 after the atomic bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Better attractions for tourists

Melaka Government wants to attract more than 17 million tourists a year, hoping that more than 4.8 million staying overnight. Terrific. Other Malaysian states are watching. Will there be better maintenance, facilities and your guides?

Momentous History

Momentum of World War Two.
     There are ceremonies in France and Britain to commemorate D-Day, 5.6.1944, the day of Normandy invasion by the Allied, culminating in Nazi leader, Hitler, committing suicide on 30.4.1945.
    
    
   

Trump sees the Queen in London

Trump and wife are on 3-day UK official state visit, meeting the Queen and calling London mayor, Sadiq Khan, 'a cold stone loser'.

Bad technicians

Astro Malaysia promotes a new package of programmes. It has good and bad technicians. Those who are given bad technicians will not be able to watch new programmes. They look for alternatives.

Plastics industry

Plastics industry and universal consumers.
     The world produces more than 300 million tonnes of plastics a year. Malaysia has over 1500 plastic products manufacturing companies. Are there 127 countries with plastic bag legislations including a ban on the products?

European Champions League Final

European Champions League Final, Madrid, 1.6.2019: Liverpool 2:0 Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool is the champion for the sixth time--momentous. Spurs was unlucky.

China Table Tennis Open

China Table Tennis Open, Shen Zhen, women singles quarter finals,1.6.2019: World No 1 Fan Zhendong 2:4 World No 5 Ma Long. This time, Ma Long won. We saw variations, skills and speed of world standard.

5G technology

The attitude of Malaysia towards Huawei 5G technology is scientific. We learn from the achievements of others.

Trump bravado

Trump bravado
     As the US and China increase tariffs on the goods of each other, Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Mexican goods. Trump bravado affects world economy.