The sharings of Jonathan Lee Kim Seong

A broken spirit

2010-06-05T01:30:00.000-07:00

A broken spirit
And a contrite heart
You will not despise
You will not despise
You desire truth
In the inward parts
A broken spirit
And a contrite heart

Lord, my heart is prone to wander
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart
Lord, take it and seal it
Seal it for Your courts above

Kairos Worksheet One - God's Purpose and Plan

2010-06-02T01:54:00.000-07:00

1. GOD

Q1. Steven Hawthorne says that many people know that the Bible is a love story, but they often only see one side of the love story, and not the other. Briefly explain the two sides.

Residents want additional cops, police station

2010-06-01T03:08:00.001-07:00

Assistant Commissioner Arjunaidi Mohamed (right) and Ravindran Raman Kutty during a dialogue session held at Sri Damansara Club. — Picture by Supian Ahmad

PETALING JAYA: Bandar Sri Damansara needs another police station and more policemen to patrol the streets.

The two police stations, one in Jalan Angsana and the other in Persiaran Margosa, have inadequate staff as they only have two policemen on duty at any one time.

The residents claimed that having only two policemen on duty was insufficient to record reports and also go for their rounds.

Bandar Sri Damansara Residents' Association (BSDRA) is also requesting for an additional Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit.

It is understood that a piece of land has been allocated for a police station in the area. However, there seems to be a dispute concerning the land.

The BSDRA wants the police to look into the land issue and resolve the matter soon with the land office so that the construction of the police station could begin.

Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Arjunaidi Mohamed agreed to look into the issues during a dialogue session held recently at the Sri Damansara Club.

Arjunaidi said he would work with the land office and the developer to expedite the construction of a police station on the 1.6ha plot of land in Jalan Dayang.

On the gated security system in housing areas, Arjunaidi said the system had helped to curb crime.

He attributed the success partly to the pro-active approach and participation of the residents.

"The gated community system in many townships has proven to be a success in securing the safety of residents.

"The crime rate, in housing areas with gated security, has seen a sharp drop," said BSDRA president Ravindran Raman Kutty.

"Although it is a success, we hope the authorities will study the need for a standard and legalised gated community system for all housing areas.

"It is about time the government looked into it seriously and make it easier for Resident Associations to implement and participate such a system," he said. -- By Kalavaani Karupiah

Read more: Residents want additional cops, police station http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/4bsr/Article/

Sri Damansara illegal stalls to be relocated

2010-05-28T06:31:00.001-07:00

Sri Damansara illegal stalls to be relocated
> Hawkers’ activity poses danger to school children, causes congestion
by Meena L. Ramadas

BANDAR Sri Damansara residents are discomforted by the increasing number of illegal hawkers at Persiaran Meranti just outside SRK Bandar Sri Damasara.

In addition to poor sanitation and hygiene, the stalls are also the cause of traffic congestion along the stretch, which in turn endangers the lives of students of schools in the vicinity, especially during peak periods when school sessions start and end.

Bandar Sri Damansara Residents Association secretary Karen Sharma told theSun the hawkers’ activity has caused increasing congestion at the junction of Persiaran Meranti and several accidents have occurred.

She said the high traffic volume and congestion puts school children in danger as many who live in the neighbourhood walk and cycle to and from school,” she said.

Karen said there are no pathways or sidewalks for the children and to top it off, there are the illegal hawkers who are running their stalls on the fringes of the road.

She said the hawkers, who have been running their businesses for five years, do not have running water. “We also suspect that they are tapping their electricity supply from lamp posts along the road.

“We have complained several times to the Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (MBPJ) but so far, nothing has been done to solve the matter,” Karen said.

She said the council’s enforcement officers had broken down the illegal hawker stands seven years ago but the new illegal stalls started sprouting up again two years later.

Karen said the council had offered the hawkers a food court and hawker centre in Sri Damansara 2 but the hawkers declined to move there, citing high rental fees as a problem. “They say they are poor and they have children to feed,” she said.

MBPJ councillor for Bandar Sri Damansara Chan Chee Kong said the council has identified and proposed a plot of land at Persiaran Perdana to relocate the hawkers to and is working to get the necessary approvals.

“The land was allocated to the Selangor Islamic Council (Mais) but according to the land office, the land does not belong to Mais yet,” he said adding that the land still belongs to the state government.

However, Chan said MBPJ has contacted the religious council to get approval to use the land to which they can relocate the illegal hawkers to.

“They (the hawkers) are okay with it,” he said adding that the council met with the hawkers and they agreed to move to the proposed land and even pay rental.

“They did not want to shift to the empty lots in the hawker centre that the council offered because of the location which will affect their business,” he said.

Chan said the council has a difficult task of consolidating enforcement and human compassion when it comes to dealing with illegal hawkers.

“They tell us they are poor and they have families, we cannot just get rid of them, it is more complicated than that,” he said.

Updated: 10:10AM Wed, 19 May 2010

Residents give thumbs-up for gated community scheme

2010-05-28T05:58:00.001-07:00

By S. KOMALADEVI
metro@thestar.com.my

THE Bandar Sri Damansara Residents Association is in support of the gated community scheme and urges the authorities to have it legalised.

In a dialogue with Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohamed, those present agreed that the scheme had helped reduce crime in the area. However, they were not comfortable with the integrity of security guards.

They also urged the police to expedite the setting up of a new police station in the housing estate, as well as to strengthen the manpower at the two existing stations there.

“Crime has dropped significantly after we subscribed to the scheme, and the police have also played a major role,” said president Ravindran Raman Kutty.

He said the association spent RM600,000 last year on security fees.

“Does the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) think we are doing something wrong by putting extra money and putting the residents’ committee under extra duress?

“If the local authorities and police work closely with the RA, I am sure we can reduce the money and use the money for something else,” added Ravindran.

Resident Lau Seng Lee said the gated and guarded community was a necessity, adding that even developers think of security before building properties.

“The police and local authority should gazette Bandar Sri Damansara as a gated and guarded community and get all to pay for it.

“Rules need to be changed according to time,” said Lau, adding that the police could also help with the training of security guards.

Former residents’ association president Chin Choong Nam commended the residents association for its efforts in keeping the community safe but expressed disappointment that a number of residents had snubbed them.

“Residents should unite and appreciate the association’s efforts by encouraging and supporting them,” he said.

Making a point: A resident airing his views at the dialogue session.

Arjunaidi brought the residents some cheer by saying that police were only waiting for the issuance of title for the land near Persiaran Dagang that has been gazetted for a police station.

“Once the title is secured, we will apply for allocations to build the police station but we will only know after the next Malaysia Plan is made. So, I cannot tell you now when we will have the police station,” he said.

He explained that the community police station would be limited to provide better services, but all other bigger tasks would be handled by the Sungai Buloh police station.

However, he said there was a high possibility that the community police station would be gazetted as a full-fledged establishment in the near future.

Arjunaidi said the police districts would also be restructured to enhance their services, the Petaling Jaya police districts would eventually cover only areas that fell under the jurisdiction of MBPJ while areas under Shah Alam City Council would come under the Sungai Buloh police district.

Arjunaidi also thanked residents for their initiatives in helping to curb crime, adding that crime prevention through environmental design was an effective and proactive measure adopted by many developed countries.

“My team is often sent out to study the whole of Petaling Jaya to come out with recommendations on how to make the city safer, such as by improving streetlighting and walkway design,” he said.

He advised the residents to be cautious in selecting security firms, adding that the police could not vet or train the guards because it was under the purview of the Home Ministry.

Mission of China Xuan1 jiao4 de Zhong1 Guo2

2010-05-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

宣教的中国 Xuan1 jiao4 de Zhong1 Guo2

有一种爱像那夏虫永长鸣
You3 yi1 zhong3 ai4 xiang4 na4 xia4 chong2 yong3 chang2 ming2

春蚕吐丝吐不尽
Chun1 can2 tu4 si1 tu4 bu4 jin4

有一个声音催促我要勇敢前行
You3 yi1 ge4 sheng1 yin1 cui1 cu4 wo3 yao1 yong3 gan3 qian2 hang2

圣灵在前引导我的心
Shènglíng zàiqián yǐndǎo wǒde xīn

迈开步伐想耶路撒冷风霜雪雨
mài kāi bùfá xiǎng Yēlùsālěng fēngshuāng xuě yǔ

意志更坚定我要传扬传扬主的名誓要得胜
yìzhì gèng jiāndìng wǒ yào chuányáng chuányáng zhǔ de míng shì yào déshèng

在神的国度里我带着使命向前走
zài shén de guódù lǐ wǒ dài zhāo shǐmìng xiàngqián zǒu

要看到宣教的中国将福音传遍世界每个角落
yàokàn dào xuānjiào de Zhōngguó jiāng fúyīn chuánbiàn shìjiè měi gè jiǎoluò

Do you know I have been waiting for you? 妳知道我在等妳嗎?

2010-05-24T22:01:00.000-07:00

妳知道我在等妳嗎 ? 詞曲 / 張洪量　編曲 / 張洪量

莫名我就喜歡妳　
Mo4 ming2 wo3 jiu4 xi3 huan1 ni3

深深地愛上妳　
Shen1 shen1 de ai4 shang4 ni3

沒有理由　
Mei2 you3 li3 you2

沒有原因
Mei2 you3 yuan2 yin1

莫名我就喜歡妳　
Mo4 ming2 wo3 jiu4 xi3 huan1 ni3

深深地愛上妳　
Shen1 shen1 de ai4 shang4 ni3

從見到妳的
Cong2 jian4 dao4 ni3 di2

那一天起
Na4 yi1 tian1 qi3

妳知道我在等妳嗎　
Ni3 zhi1 dao4 wo3 zai4 deng3 ni3 ma

妳如果真的在乎我
Ni3 ru2 guo3 zhen1 de zai4 hu1 wo3
　
又怎會讓無盡的夜陪我度過
You4 zen3 hui4 rang4 wu2 jin4 de ye4 pei2 wo3 du4 duo2 guo4

妳知道我在等妳嗎
Ni3 zhi1 dao4 wo3 zai4 deng3 ni3 ma
　
妳如果真的在乎我　
Ni3 ru2 guo3 zhen1 de zai4 hu1 wo3

又怎會讓握花的手在風中顫抖
You4 zen3 hui4 rang4 wo4 hua1 de shou3 zai4 zhong1 chan4 dou3

莫名我就喜歡妳　
Mo4 ming2 wo3 jiu4 xi3 huan1 ni3

深深地愛上妳
Shen1 shen1 de ai4 shang4 ni3
　
在黑夜裡傾聽妳的聲音
Zai4 hei1 ye4 li3 qing1 ting1 ni3 de sheng1 yin1

People Need The Lord

2010-05-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

People Need The Lord

Everyday they pass me by
I can see it in their eyes
Empty people filled with care
Headed who knows where
On they go through private pain
Living fear to fear
Laughter hides their silent cries
Only Jesus hears

Chorus

People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
People need the Lord

We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right
What could be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost
Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share

People need the Lord
People need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams
He's the open door
People need the Lord
People need the Lord
When will we realize
That we must give our lives
For people need the Lord
People need the Lord

Jehovah, You are my God 耶和华, 你是我的神

2008-08-17T00:46:00.000-07:00

耶和华你是我的神,
Ye1 he2 hua2 ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2,

我要时时称颂你的名。
Wo3 yao4 shi2 shi2 cheng1 song4 ni3 de ming2.

你是我的盾牌,是我的荣耀。
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de dun4 pai2, shi4 wo3 de rong2 yao4.

又是叫我抬起头的神﹐
You4 shi4 jiao4 wo3 tai2 qi3 tou2 de shen2,

纵然仇敌围绕攻击我﹐
Zong4 ran2 chou2 di2 wei2 rao4 gong1 ji1 wo3,

在你怀中必不怕遭害。
zai4 ni3 huai2 zhong4 bi4 bu4 pa4 zao1 hai4.

你是我的神,我所倚靠的﹔
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2, wo3 suo3 yi3 kao4 de;

你同在使我全然得胜。
ni3 tong2 zai4 shi3 wo3 quan2 ran2 de2 sheng4.

耶和华你是我的神,
Ye1 he2 hua2 ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2,

我要时时称颂你的名。
Wo3 yao4 shi2 shi2 cheng1 song4 ni3 de ming2.

你是我的盾牌,是我的荣耀。
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de dun4 pai2, shi4 wo3 de rong2 yao4.

又是叫我抬起头的神﹐
You4 shi4 jiao4 wo3 tai2 qi3 tou2 de shen2,

纵然仇敌围绕攻击我﹐
Zong4 ran2 chou2 di2 wei2 rao4 gong1 ji1 wo3,

在你怀中必不怕遭害。
zai4 ni3 huai2 zhong4 bi4 bu4 pa4 zao1 hai4.

你是我的神,我所倚靠的﹔
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2, wo3 suo3 yi3 kao4 de;

你同在使我全然得胜。
ni3 tong2 zai4 shi3 wo3 quan2 ran2 de2 sheng4.

纵然仇敌围绕攻击我﹐
Zong4 ran2 chou2 di2 wei2 rao4 gong1 ji1 wo3,

在你怀中必不怕遭害。
zai4 ni3 huai2 zhong4 bi4 bu4 pa4 zao1 hai4.

你是我的神,我所倚靠的﹔
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2, wo3 suo3 yi3 kao4 de;

你同在使我全然得胜。
ni3 tong2 zai4 shi3 wo3 quan2 ran2 de2 sheng4.

纵然仇敌围绕攻击我﹐
Zong4 ran2 chou2 di2 wei2 rao4 gong1 ji1 wo3,

在你怀中必不怕遭害。
zai4 ni3 huai2 zhong4 bi4 bu4 pa4 zao1 hai4.

你是我的神,我所倚靠的﹔
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2, wo3 suo3 yi3 kao4 de;

你同在使我全然得胜。
ni3 tong2 zai4 shi3 wo3 quan2 ran2 de2 sheng4.

你是我的神,我所倚靠的﹔
Ni3 shi4 wo3 de shen2, wo3 suo3 yi3 kao4 de;

你同在使我全然得胜。
ni3 tong2 zai4 shi3 wo3 quan2 ran2 de2 sheng4.

海难枯 hai nai ku

2008-06-09T00:33:00.000-07:00

海难枯 hai nai ku

情难灭,qing nan mie
与君既相逢 yu qun jin xiang feng-
何忍轻离别 he ren qing li bie-
问天何时老 wen tian he shi lao
--问情何时绝 wen qing he shi jue
我心深深处wo xin shen shen chu
纵有千千结 zong you qian qian jie
意绵绵 yi mian mian
情切切,qing qie qie—such lovable
柔肠几万缕 rou chang ji wan lu
化作同心结 hua zuo tong xin jie

(end) sea is hard to dry, Love is hard to disappare -cause met you again (the vidieo show the second word is wrong ,"今" should be "君" means male.
how can I such easy said goodbye to you
--I ask sky when do you get old, I ask love when will be gone
in the deepest of my heart
-always have fousands of net
-so meaningful
So lovable
fousands of gentle thought
turn into true-lover's knot

戀曲1990 Love Melody 1990 by Luo Da You 羅大佑

2008-06-06T10:06:00.000-07:00

烏溜溜的黑眼珠　和你的笑臉
怎麼也難忘記你　容顏的轉變
輕飄飄的舊時光　就這麼溜走
轉頭回去看看時　已匆匆數年

蒼茫茫的天涯路　是你的飄泊
尋尋覓覓長相守　是我的腳步
黑漆漆的孤枕邊　是你的溫柔
醒來時的清晨裡　是我的哀愁

或許明日太陽西下倦鳥已歸時
你將已經踏上舊時的歸途
人生難得再次尋覓相知的伴侶
生命終究難捨藍藍的白雲天

轟隆隆的雷雨聲　在我的窗前
怎麼也難忘記你　離去的轉變
孤單單的身影後　寂寥的心情
永遠無怨的是我的雙眼

Wuliuliude heiyanzhu,he nide xiaoyan.
Zenme ye nan wangji ni rongyande zhuanbian.
Qingpiaopiaode jiushiguang jiu zheme liuzou,
zhuantou huiqu kankanshi yi congcng shunian.

Cangmangmangde tianyalu, shi nide piaopo.
Xunxun mimi changxiangshou, shi ni de jiaobu.
Heiqiqide guzhenbian shi nide wenrou.
Xinglaishide qingchenli shi wode aichou.

Wuliuliude heiyanzhu,he nide xiaoyan.
Zenme ye nan wangji ni rongyande zhuanbian.
Qingpiaopiaode jiushiguang jiu zheme liuzou,
zhuantou huiqu kankanshi yi congcng shunian.

Cangmangmangde tianyalu, shi nide piaopo.
Xunxun mimi changxiangshou, shi ni de jiaobu.
Heiqiqide guzhenbian shi nide wenrou.
Xinglaishide qingchenli shi wode aichou.

Peng You by Emil Chou

2008-05-19T03:02:00.001-07:00

Peng You by Emil Chou

Zhe xie nian yi ge ren
Fong ye guo yu ye zou
You guo lei you guo cuo
Hai ji de jian chi shen me

Zhen ai guo zai hui tong
Hui ji mo hui hui shou
Zhong you mong zhong you ni zai xin zhong

Peng you yi shen yi qi zou
Na xie re zhi bu zhai you
Yi zu hua yi bei zhi
Yi shen ching yi bei ziu

Peng you bu cheng gu tan gou
Yi shen peng you ni hui dong
Hai you shang hai you tong
Hai yao zou hai you wo

The Story of loves 爱情的故事

2008-05-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

爱情的故事 aiqing de gushi The Story of Loves

是什么样的感觉-我不懂
Shi shenme yang de ganjue wo budong
What kind of feeling - I do not know

只是一路上我们都在-沉默
zhishi yilu shang women dou zai chenmo
Along the way we are all just - silence

其实我不要, 太多的承诺
qishi wo buyao taiduo de cheng nuo
In fact, I do not want too many commitments

只要你能说声爱我.
zhiyao ni neng shou sheng ai wo
As long as you can say you love me

藏在你的天空握住他-的温柔
cang zai ni de tiankong wozhu ta de wenrou
Hidden in the sky you hold him - gentleness

我的泪水始终没有-停过
wo de leishui shizhong meiyou - ting guo
My tears from the beginning have never stop

我可以给你无尽的等候
wo keyi gei ni wu jin de denghou
I can give you endless wait

取代你已融化些许的冷漠.
qudai ni yi ronghua xiexu de lengmo
Instead you have melted a bit of indifference

喔——爱情的故事对我
o - aiqing de gushi dui wo
Oh - my love story

就象一场-空白等候
jiu xiang yi chang kongbai denghou
Just like a - a blank waiting

喔——爱情故事对我
o - aiqing de gushi dui wo
Oh - my love story

就像一场没有开始的梦.
jiu xiang yi chang mei you kaishi de meng
Just like a dream that did not start

是什么样的感觉我不懂
Shi shenme yang de ganjue wo budong
What kind of feeling - I do not know

只是一路上我们都在沉默
zhishi yilu shang women dou zai chenmo
Along the way we are all just silence

其实我不要太多的承诺
qishi wo buyao taiduo de cheng nuo
In fact, I do not want too many commitments

只要你能说声爱我
zhiyao ni neng shou sheng ai wo
As long as you can say you love me

Jalan Margosa SD10/3 - Complaints on streetlight Lamps

2008-05-07T07:37:00.000-07:00

Wednesday 07/05/08

Dear sir,

Please note the complaints as follows:

JM SD10/3 2-This light comes on and off. Something is not right. At 10.26pm now it is ok. It would go off later.

JM SD10/3 7-This is my 2nd complaint. My 1st feedback was given about 4-5 days ago but no action taken so far. This light has been spoil for some time ago.

The residents at Jalan Margosa SD10/3 would like all our lights to be lit during the nights. This is one way to deter mischief in our area.

Thank you in anticipation of your kind attention and prompt action.

Lee Kim Seong
On behalf of Jalan Margosa SD10/3 resident

Auto response:
Thank you for your feedback/inquiry. Your inquiry has been forwarded to Manager (Commercial Affairs) of KLP for his immediate attention and action. Should you have further clarifications or questions, please contact Nik Najihah Nik Ahmad at 03-62506020 ext 1714 or email matkilat_met@tnb.com.my.

绿岛小夜曲- Green Island Serenade

2008-05-07T05:11:00.000-07:00

绿岛小夜曲- Green Island Serenade

zhe lü dao xiang yi zhi chuan, zai yue ye li yao ya yao. gu niang ya, ni ye zai wo de xin hai li piao ya piao. rang wo de ge sheng sui na wei feng, chui kai le ni de chuang lian. rang wo de zhong qing sui na liu shui, bu duan de xiang ni qing su. ye zi shu de chang ying yan bu zhu wo de qing yi; ming mei de yue guang geng zhao liang le wo de xin. zhe lü dao de ye yi jing zhe yang de chen jing gu niang ya, ni wei shen ma hai shi muo muo wu yü?

English translation

This green island, like a boat, sways and rocks in the moonlight. Darling, you also float in the ocean of my heart. Let the melody of my song accompany the wind, breezing through your drawn curtains. Let my love go with the flowing water, my heart always pouring out to you. The palm tree's long shadow cannot hide my gentle love. The clear beauty of moonlight further brightens my heart. This green island night appears so peaceful. Darling, why do you go on silently, without words?

绿岛小夜曲 lǜ dǎo xiǎo yè qǔ- The Green Island Serenade - 史逸欣

2008-05-07T03:19:00.000-07:00

绿岛小夜曲 lǜ dǎo xiǎo yè qǔ- The Green Island Serenade - 史逸欣 - Sung by Vienna Teng

zhe lü dao xiang yi zhi chuan,
zai yue ye li yao ya yao.
gu niang ya, ni ye zai wo
de xin hai li piao ya piao.
rang wo de ge sheng sui na wei feng,
chui kai le ni de chuang lian.
rang wo de zhong qing sui na liu shui,
bu duan de xiang ni qing su.
ye zi shu de chang ying
yan bu zhu wo de qing yi;
ming mei de yue guang
geng zhao liang le wo de xin.
zhe lü dao de ye yi jing zhe yang de chen jing
gu niang ya, ni wei shen ma hai shi muo muo wu yü?

This is the English translation of the song:
This green island, like a boat,
sways and rocks in the moonlight.
Darling, you also
float in the ocean of my heart.
Let the melody of my song accompany the wind,
breezing through your drawn curtains.
Let my love go with the flowing water,
my heart always pouring out to you.
The palm tree's long shadow
cannot hide my gentle love.
The clear beauty of moonlight
further brightens my heart.
This green island night
appears so peaceful.
Darling, why do you
go on silently, without words?

世上只有妈妈好 Only Mother is the best

2008-05-06T09:46:00.000-07:00

世上只有妈妈好有妈的孩子像个宝投进妈妈的怀抱幸福享不了没有妈妈最苦恼没妈的孩子像根草离开妈妈的怀抱幸福哪里找世上只有妈妈好有妈的孩子不知道要是他知道梦里也会笑 Note: Teresa Teng also sang this song. I have been searching for the lyrics for some time. Finally I managed to find it in youtube.com. The English translation is "Mother is the best".

Driver killed in train crash

2008-05-05T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Star Online > Nation

Sunday May 4, 2008

Driver killed in train crash

By SARBAN SINGH

SEREMBAN: The driver of a Singapore-bound Ekspres Rakyat train was killed when the locomotive derailed near here yesterday.

Twelve of the train’s 210 passengers were injured in the 3.35pm incident, which occurred near Rahang New Village next to the Seremban-Tampin trunk road.

The locomotive and the first coach of the train, which had 12 coaches, jumped the rails and landed upside down in the mud next to the tracks.

Accident site: Rescue personnel helping some of the passengers out of the derailed Ekspres Rakyat train on the Seremban-Tampin trunk road near Seremban Saturday.

Two other coaches went off the tracks and rolled down a steep slope into Sungai Rahang, which flows parallel to the railway line. Three more coaches were also derailed.

The Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) train had just left Seremban station when the incident happened.

State Fire and Rescue Department chief Salleh Sarbini said the driver, Yahaya Osman, 40, died on the spot.

“We had to dig him out as he was buried in the mud,” he said.

Injured passenger: Civil Defence personnel wheeling a female train passenger into the Tunku Ja’afar Hospital.

He said all passengers were evacuated within 30 minutes and those injured were sent to the Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital (TJH) for treatment.

Passengers who were not injured were ferried on buses to the Tampin station 40km away where they boarded another train for Singapore.

Personnel from the Civil Defence Department, KTMB and motorists also helped out in the rescue work.

State police chief Datuk Osman Salleh said six of the 12 injured were Singaporeans.

Passenger evacuation: Some of the passengers leaving the crash site with their belongings. Passengers were later ferried on buses to the Tampin station where they boarded another train for Singapore.

“One female passenger was admitted to the TJH for back and neck injuries,” he said, adding that the others were given outpatient treatment.

KTMB managing director Datuk Mohd Salleh Abdullah, who was also at the scene, said it was too early to establish the cause of the derailment.

“We will certainly conduct a thorough investigation,” he said, adding that the driver had been with KTM for more than 20 years.

Salleh said it would take more than 24 hours to clear the tracks for train services to resume.

“In the meantime, we will ferry the south-bound passengers from Kuala Lumpur to Gemas and vice versa,” he said.

The area where the accident happened was low-lying and had suffered flash floods during the recent wet spell.

Earthworks are also being carried out nearby for the expansion of the Seremban-Tampin stretch as well as the building of a flyover.

I have always considered traveling by train is the safest way to get from one place to another without giving due concern for the longer travel time. However I need to rethink this opinion of mine in the light of the derailment of Ekspres Rakyat near Seremban on Saturday 2 May 2008. We were given to understand that "the driver of this south-bound train was killed while 12 passengers were injured in this incident" (Bernama).

A few questions crossed my mind:

Since the commencement of rail transportation until now, how many occurrences of derailment? How about the losses of human lives and damage incurred resulting from these derailments?
What were the causes of these derailments? It is important that the investigation reports must provdie some answers.
Is preventive maintenance on rail tracks, etc put in place?

Safety of passengers must never be compromised at all cost.

Travellers impressed to see Lim flying economy class

2008-05-04T03:41:00.000-07:00

The Star Online > Nation

Sunday May 4, 2008

Travellers impressed to see Lim flying economy class

PENANG: Some things have not changed with Lim Guan Eng, although he is now the Penang Chief Minister.

And among that is his penchant for economy class air travel.

As the chief executive of Penang, Lim is entitled to a business class seat but he is having none of it.

Ning posing with Lim at KLIA on Wednesday in a photo taken from Jolly's blog.

As travellers queued to get into the airplane, many are surprised to see Lim standing in line with them, just like in the days before the DAP wrested Penang from the Barisan Nasional in the March general election.

Among those who were surprised to see the Penang CM in economy class were songbird Ning Baizura and her manager Vernon Kedit Jolly, who were at KL International Airport last Wednesday.

Jolly was so moved that he wrote about it on his blog, which spurned off reactions among other bloggers.

Lim, who has adopted a “no formalities” approach since assuming the CM’s post, said he said he had told his staff to book him economy class tickets whenever he needed to fly.

“I hope to lead by example. If I can reach my destination and save some money at the same time, why not?” he asked.

That is not all. The Chief Minister also does not check into luxury-class rooms in hotels.

“I usually request for a room that is at least one level down from what I am accorded,” Lim said.

Jolly, who flew in First Class with Ning on that flight to Penang, said Lim had earned their deepest respects.

Are laws meant to be broken?

2008-05-04T00:26:00.000-07:00

In another 12 years' time Malaysia would be a developed nation. As a citizen of the country, I should be very proud but I am not.

Having a developed country status will not amount to nothing if the citizens are not willing to change our mindsets to respect the laws of the country instead of breaching them.

This afternoon my wife and I and together with two other friends decided to go Dong Dong Restaurant or Acta Restaurant in Taman Desa Jaya for our lunch after our church service. By the way, Dong Dong (affectionately known to us) serves fairly good Fish Head Meehoon at about RM6.00 per bowl. Why don't you taste it for yourselves and give me the feedback.

As my friend was looking for a place to park his car, to my horror a car (I can't remember the model now but I know it as a big car) with the registration number: WQG 9455 was parked right at the junction. To me, this is a public display of arrogance with absolutely no regard for the traffic law in place. I just wondered how he could justify for his action! No available parking places? Not so. There were so many places to choose from. Most probably that was the most convenient place to park his big car. Malaysia boleh again...right? Will Malaysians ever change?

Perhaps when 1 January 2020 dawns, such people could have changed for the better, hopefully. Meanwhile shame on them who subscribe to the thinking that laws are meant to be broken, not to abide with.

眼淚為你流Tears Flow for You - 陳百強

2008-05-02T18:18:00.000-07:00

眼淚為你流Tears Flow for You - 陳百強

眼淚在心裡流　此際　怎麼開口
前事在心裡飄浮　情意　令人太難受
眼淚在心裡流　請你　開一開口
隨便一聲或隨便一句　算是問候朋友

離別你　自離別你
心痛苦　比處死更難受
靈魂已失　心彷彿死去
心死問誰可救

眼淚在心裡流　苦痛　問你知否
情是內心的交流　惟盼望情愛如舊
眼淚在心裡流　苦痛　問怎麼休
琴鍵打開　亦無心奏　我現在似木偶

人像木偶　我人像木偶
只嘆輕輕送走了時候
全忘餓與飽　心中空虛了
衣襟淚痕濕透

眼淚在心裡流　苦痛　問你知否
情是內心的交流　盼心曲再奏 (x2)

Xiao Wei by Huang Pinyuan

2008-05-02T17:04:00.000-07:00

you yige meili de xiao nühai ta de mingzi jiao zuo xiao wei
ta you shuang wenrou de yanjing ta qiaoqiao tou zou wode xin
xiao wei a ni ke zhidao wo duoai ni wo yao dai ni fei dao tianshang qu
kan na xingxing duo meili zhai xia yi ke qinshou song gei ni
you yige meili de xiao nühai ta de mingzi jiao zuo xiao wei
ta you shuang wenrou de yanjing ta qiaoqiao tou zou wode xin
xiao wei a ni ke zhidao wo duoai ni wo yao dai ni fei dao tianshang qu
kan na xingxing duo meili zhai xia yi ke qinshou song gei ni xiao wei a
ni ke zhidao wo duoai ni wo yao dai ni fei dao tianshang qu
kan na xingxing duo meili zhai xia yi ke qinshou song gei

老鼠爱大米 LAO SHU AI DA MI

2008-05-02T07:14:00.000-07:00

老鼠爱大米

＊我聽見你的聲音　有種特別的感覺
　讓我不斷想　不敢再忘記你
　我記得有一個人　永遠留在我心中
　哪怕只能夠這樣的想你

＃如果真的有一天　愛情理想會實現
　我會加倍努力好好對你永遠不改變
　不管路有多麼遠　一定會讓它實現
　我會輕輕在你耳邊對你說　對你說

＋我愛你愛著你　就像老鼠愛大米
　不管有多少風雨　我都會依然陪著你
　我想你想著你　不管有多麼的苦
　只要能讓你開心　我什麼都願意
　這樣愛你

LAO SHU AI DA MI

wo ting jian ni de sheng yin
you zhong te bie de gan jie
rang wo bu duan xiang bu gan zai wang ji ni
wo ji de you yi ge ren
yong yuan liu zai wo xin zhong
na pa zhi neng gou zhe yang de xiang ni
ru guo zhen de you yi tian
ai qing li xiang hui shi xian
wo hui jia bei nu li hao hao dui ni yong yuan bu gai bian
bu guan lu you duo mo yuan
yi ding hui rang ta shi xian
wo hui qing qing zai ni er bian dui ni shuo (dui ni shuo)
wo ai ni ai zhe ni
jiu xiang lao shu ai da mi
bu guan you duo shao feng yu wo dou hui yi ran pei zhe ni
wo xiang ni xiang zhe ni
bu guan you dou me de ku
zhi yao neng rang ni kai xin wo shen me dou yuan yi
zhe yang ai ni

wo ting jian ni de sheng yin
you zhong te bie de gan jie
rang wo bu duan xiang bu gan zai wang ji ni
wo ji de you yi ge ren
yong yuan zai wo xin zhong
na pa zhi neng gou zhe yang de xiang ni
ru guo zhen de you yi tian
ai qing li xiang hui shi xian
wo hui jia pei nu li hao hao dui ni yong yuan bu gai bian
bu guan lu you duo na me yuan
yi ding hui rang ta shi xian
wo hui qing qing zai ni er bian dui ni shuo (dui ni shuo)
wo ai ni ai zhe ni
jiu xiang lao shu ai da mi
bu guan you duo shao feng yu wo dou hui yi ran pei zhe ni
wo xiang ni xiang zhe ni
bu guan you duo me de ku
zhi yao neng rang ni kai xin wo shen me dou yuan yi
zhe yang ai ni

wo ai ni ai zhi ni
jiu xiang lao shu ai da ni
bu guan you duo shao feng yu wo dou hui yi ran pei zhe ni
wo xiang ni xiang zhe ni
bu guan you duo me de ku
zhi yao neng rang ni kai xin wo shen me dou yuan yi
zhe yang ai ni

Mouse loves big rice :

When one day I hear your voice
I have some special feeling
Let me always think, I don't wanna forget you.
I remember every day,
You are always on my mind.
Even though I just can't think about you...

If one day in the future,
this love will become true.
I will never change my mind and will love you forever.
I don't care how fool it is,
I will let my dream come true.
I will tell you something I wanna let you know, I let you know...

CHORUS:

I love you, loving you, as the mouse loves the rice.
Even if every day has a storm, I will always by your side.
I miss you, missing you
I don't care how hard it is,
I just want you to be happy;
Everything, I do it for you

(song repeats)

The Streetlights in Bandar Sri Damansara need new pole numbers

2008-05-01T07:58:00.000-07:00

Dear sir,

This is inform that the pole no. of most of our streetlights in Bandar Sri Damansara are either too blurred to be seen or they are covered by illegal postings of advertisements. It appears that TNB does not take action against such unscrupulous people. Why is that so?

As it is needful for us to give the pole(s) no. when we report faulty lights, we hope TNB will take the following actions:

(1) To remove all the indiscriminate advertisement which may be in the forms of signboards, 'banting' or posters, etc;

(2) To take appropriate actions against the perpetrators if they continue with their bad habits;

(3) To re-identify the pole numbers as was done in some parts of Bandar Sri Damansara by the posting of weather-proof stickers. They really look good, beautiful and lasting.

Thank you in anticipation of your attention and action.

Yours sincerely,

Lee Kim Seong

Note: This letter was sent to TNB via e-mail for their attention and action on 1 May 2008.

如果我能唱(rú guǒ wǒ néng chàng)

2008-04-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

如果我能唱
(rú guǒ wǒ néng chàng)

詞：黃美廉　曲：王麗玲
(cí: Huáng měilián qū / qǔ: Wáng Lí / lìlíng)

如能我能完整唱一首歌，
(rú néng wǒ néng wán zhěng chàng yī shǒu gē,)

那將是對你的感恩和贊美；
(nà jiàng shì duì nǐ de gǎn ēn hé zàn měi;)

苦難中，你給我安慰，
(kǔ nàn zhōng nǐ gěi wǒ ān wèi,)

彷徨時，你給我智能。
(páng huáng shí nǐ gěi wǒ zhì néng.)

雖然我不能開口唱一首歌，
(suī rán wǒ bù néng kāi kǒu chàng yī shǒu gē,)

我卻要對你獻上真誠敬拜；
(wǒ què yào duì nǐ xiàn shàng zhēn chéng jìng bài;)

每時刻你的手牽引我，
(měi shí kè nǐ de shǒu qiān yǐn,)

你慈愛使我開怀。
(nǐ cí ài shǐ wǒ kāi huái)

天上的云雀啊！
(tiān shàng de yún què ā!)

會唱的人們哪！
(huì chàng de rén men nǎ)

你們可愿代我，
(nǐ men kě yuàn dài wǒ)

歌頌上帝無比之美？
(gē sòng shàng dì wú bǐ zhī měi)

我愿用耳傾听，
(wǒ yuàn yòng ěr qīng tīng)

我愿用心共鳴，
(wǒ yuàn yòng xīn kāi gòng)

這發自內心深處最美的聲音－
(zhè fā zì nèi xīn shēn chù zuì měi de shēng yīn)

我真愛你!
(wǒ zhēn ài nǐ)

A very moving letter...forwarded message from an old classmate Teoh Hock Hin

2008-04-25T23:16:00.000-07:00

From:	"hockhin teoh"
To:	"A S KHOO" , "agnesteoh@gmail.com" , "alice wong" , "alwinp@contractorsbonding.com" , "audrey.kwong@diageo.com" , "azlan@botco.com.my" , "Bobby Ong" , "cary loke cc" , "charles.ireland@diageo.com" , "David Goh" , "Dinshaw Maneksha" , "engkooi looi" , "Jonas Phang Peng Yook" , "Joseph Yee" , "Kenny Reutens" , "'KIM SEONG LEE'" , "krishramaligam" , "kwongaudrey@diageo.com" , "low gee teong" , "Michael Swanston" , "Paul Chuah" , "Phang Chen Faut" , "Philip Tan" , "Raman Ramiah" , "sheila perrera" , "simon sim" , "syed razif al-idid" , "tina wardi" , "seah ai kuan"
Subject:	FW: a very moving letter in malaysiakini.com
Date:	Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:55:44 +0000

Subject: a very moving letter in malaysiakini.com

A daughter devastated, a mother with no answers
A Schoolteacher | Apr 17, 08 3:27pm

I am a teacher by profession. I am teaching in a
government school. Being a teacher, I am expected to
inculcate moral values in my teachings. I have
memorised all the sixteen values "Nilai-nilai Murni"
as a result of twenty-five years of teaching values
that transcend curriculum. Day in day out, all the
students are exposed to all the values which are
expected to cultivate good thinking and moral values
among our young citizens. Examples of some of the
moral values are being kind-hearted, respecting each
other, fairness, honesty, and moderation.

In the recent SPM examination, many of my students did
very well, some scoring straight As. We, teachers of
all races, felt so very proud seeing the achievements
of our students. We had "Hari Anugerah Cemerlang" in
my school. Parents, regardless of race or religion
were there to lend support for the programme and at
the same time to motivate the children. One such
student is my own daughter, who scored 12 As, best
student of the school. She used to wake as early as 4
o·clock in the morning to start preparing for her SPM.

When I asked her why she has to take up 12 subjects
and torture herself, she told me, "I am not a
bumiputera like many of my friends" So the need to
take up two extra subjects (not offered in her school)
in order to be on par with her Malay friends.

She applied for the Progran Matrikulasi well before
SPM itself. Yesterday was the day she was eagerly
waiting since obtaining her SPM results because all
the applicants will get their reply from the
matriculation office. While I was in school, my
handphone rang. It was a call from my daughter. When I
answered the call she was already sobbing, and I am so
silly to think that it was tears of joy.

The sobs turn to cries after she heard my voice - she
was devastated, depressed and very disappointed
because she failed to get entry into this
government-sponsored programme. She is the eldest in
my family. I have another three school going children.
May be I am to be blamed because it was me who asked
her to study hard, get good results because being an
ordinary teacher I can not afford to send her to
private colleges.

When I came back after school yesterday afternoon,
again I saw tears in her eyes. She asked several
questions. "Is it wrong to get 12 As in SPM? My Malay
friends who got 2As and 3 As got to do the
matriculation programme, I am denied. What's wrong?"
You are also a teacher just like uncle, (my Malay
colleague in school) his son was offered a place
although he scored only 5As. Why? I don't have
answers.

Being a teacher (I teach History and Moral Education),
I teach my students to be loyal to the country, to
respect the leaders, to obey the laws of the nation,
to promote goodwill and so on. I encourage them to
participate in "Rimup" (a race integration programme
among students of various races).

I do not know what to say to my daughter. I feel
guilty because what I teach in school is actually
rubbish, perhaps I need to tell them the reality being
a non-Malay citizen of our beloved nation. For that I
need to resign. Please Mr. Prime Minister, may be you
have something to tell us.

Integrity...forwarded message from sister-in-law Seh Mee Gek

2008-04-25T22:50:00.000-07:00

Date:	Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:55:26 +0800
From:	"Seh Mee Gek" View Contact Details Yahoo! DomainKeys has confirmed that this message was sent by gmail.com. Learn more
Subject:	Fwd: integrity

a good reminder....;-)

---------- Forwarded message ----------

> Several years ago, a preacher from out-of-state accepted a call to a
> church in Houston, Texas.
>
>
> Some weeks after he arrived, he had an occasion to ride the bus from
> his home to the downtown area. When he sat down, he discovered that
> the driver had accidentally given him a quarter too much change.
>
>
> As he considered what to do, he thought to himself, "You'd better give
> the quarter back. It would be wrong to keep it." Then he thought, "Oh,
> forget it, it's only a quarter. Who would worry about this little
> amount? Anyway, the bus company gets too much fare; they will never
> miss it. Accept it as a 'gift from God' and keep quiet."
>
>
> When his stop came, he paused momentarily at the door, and then he
> handed the quarter to the driver and said, "Here, you gave me too much
> change."
>
> The driver, with a smile, replied, "Aren't you the new preacher in town?"
>
> "Yes" he replied.
>
> "Well, I have been thinking a lot lately about going somewhere to
> worship. I just wanted to see what you would do if I gave you too much
> change. I'll see you at church on Sunday."
>
> When the preacher stepped off of the bus, he literally grabbed the
> nearest light pole, held on, and said, "Oh God, I almost sold your Son
> for a quarter."
>
> Our lives are the only Bible some people will ever read. This is a
> really scary example of how much people watch us as Christians, and
> will put us to the test! Always be on guard -- and remember -- You
> carry the name of Christ on your shoulders when you call yourself
> "Christian."
>
> Watch your thoughts; they become words.
> Watch your words; they become actions.
> Watch your actions; they become habits.
> Watch your habits; they become character.
> Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
>
>
> The Will of God will never take you to where the Grace of God will not
> PROTECT you...

Re: Police Station in Bandar Sair Damansara

2008-04-23T09:34:00.000-07:00

From: (Bukit Lanjan) Elizabeth Wong

To: Aw

Cc: Sdra Lee Kim Seong

Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:26 PM

Subject: Re: Police Station in Bandar Sair Damansara

Dear Mr. Aw,

Your concerns have been noted and I shall first contact the Selangor Police, the Land Office (on usage of the land) and MBPJ.

Again, as per my previous email, I would like to find out if the RA has written any past letters or sent any memorandum to the concerned authorities. If would be good for me to obtain copies of them, in order to followup.

best regards,

Elizabeth Wong

ADUN Bukit Lanjan

Police Station in Bandar Sri Damansara

2008-04-23T09:24:00.000-07:00

This e-mail was sent to YB Elizabeth Wong Keat Ping, ADUN Bukit Lanjan on the long overdue issue of having a Police Station in Bandar Sri Damansara. YB Elizabeth is also Selangor Chairman of the Committee for Tourism, Consumers Affiars and Environment (Pelancongan, Hal Ehwal Pengguna & Alam Sekitar):

On Apr 23, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Aw wrote:

Dear YB,
Last year because of the nation wide increase in crime & hue & cry from the people of Malaysia, the Federal government has allocated funds to the police to increase their presence among the people by setting up police stations in selected housing estates. The police have announced they will be renting shoplots & houses for their personnel to work & stay at the respective housing estates. This is a very good idea whereby the police can interact with the residents closely almost 24 hours.
I am a resident of Bandar Sri Damansara for the past 15 years. The Developer Bandar Sri Damansara Berhad has allocated a piece of land along Persiaran Dagang ever since this township was developed for the purpose of building a police station. But unfortunately this allocated piece of land was not use to build a police station in spite many appeals to the proper authorities (including the Police) concerned by the Resident Association of this township. Presently this piece of land is occupied by a private hawker center.
What have the residents done to have their houses robbed at night & in broad daylight, getting attacked by snatch thieves, cars stolen right in front of their houses, carjacked in their house compound not once but twice by the same robbers & many other related criminal offences. And now we have to set up our own security committees to employ private guards to guard our families & houses day & night. What irony!
Please use your good office to address the situation.
Thank You Very Much For Your Cooperation.
Thank You
Aw Jit Beng,
Life Member, Bandar Sri Damansara Resident Association
H/P: 019-3028378

YTL Climate Change Week - "The 11th Hour"

2008-04-23T07:42:00.000-07:00

From:	"YTL Climate Change Week"
To:	leeks5229@yahoo.co.uk
Date:	Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:13:14 +0800
Subject:	YTL Climate Change Week - "The 11th Hour"

CONGRATULATIONS! You have been selected to watch "The 11th Hour",
produced and narrated by Hollywood actor & environmental activist Leonardo
DiCaprio. The internationally acclaimed film explores how we live and
impact Earth's ecosystems and what we can do as global citizens to change
the course mankind is headed for.

Held in conjunction with YTL's Climate Change Week, together we can be
part of the solution. To collect your two (2) free passes for the
screening on Saturday, 3 May 2008 at 3.00pm, The Kuala Lumpur Performing
Arts Centre (KLPac), head over to:

YTL Platinum Plus Lounge, Relish Floor, Starhill Gallery, KL
Anytime from 10am to 10pm
From 25-27 April 2008 (Fri - Sun)

(All tickets not redeemed by end of Sunday, 27 April will be released.
For enquiries, please call 03 - 2782 3882)

Thank you.


Best regards,
Climate Change Week Committee

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except where the message states otherwise and the sender is authorized
to state them to be the views of any such entity.

Know Your Streetlights

2008-04-21T07:33:00.000-07:00

Know Your Streetlights

You may realize that there are different designs of streetlights that exist along the streets. These designs will let you know of where to channel your concerns and complaints to the rightful owner.

TNB has standardised the design and installation of streetlights all throughout the country. The lamps are mounted on TNB's concrete poles that bear the company's colour of blue and red, and also a reference number, which can be seen on the picture shown.


TNB's concrete pole	Pole's reference number

Other designs of streetlights, such as decorative lights, single-arm and double-arm galvanised pole as shown in the pictures, are primarily owned and maintained by the local authority of a particular area. TNB's role is merely as a supply provider. Nevertheless, lack of awareness of this fact has caused majority of the public to turn to TNB as the main channel to address their complaints.

Maintained by Government/Local Authority/Developer/

Decorative lights	Single-arm pole	Double-arm pole

Note: The above information on the different design of streetlights

are made available from http://www.tnb.com.my and therefore

are acknowledged with thank.

Lamp Cover of streetlight reference no: JM SD10/3 3 is dirty

2008-04-21T07:26:00.000-07:00

Dear sirs,

This streetlight which is located in front of my house with the address stated above, has a lamp cover which is very dirty. Hence the distribution of light from this streetlight is not very even and therefore the light is not clear and not bright.

Your kind attention and urgent action is appreciated. Thank you.

Yours sincerely,

Lee Kim Seong

The normal auto response:

Thank you for your feedback/inquiry. Your inquiry has been forwarded to Manager (Commercial Affairs) of KLP for his immediate attention and action. Should you have further clarifications or questions, please contact Nik Najihah Nik Ahmad at 03-62506020 ext 1714 or email matkilat_met@tnb.com.my.

Streetlight Pole JM SD10/3 2 is not lit

2008-04-21T07:12:00.000-07:00

This streetlight in front of my neighbours' houses at 21 & 22 along Jalan Margosa SD10/3 is not lit. This problem has persisted for some time.

Thank you for your attention and action as soon as possible.

The following is the normal auto response:

Thank you for your feedback/inquiry. Your inquiry has been forwarded to Manager (Commercial Affairs) of KLP for his immediate attention and action. Should you have further clarifications or questions, please contact Nik Najihah Nik Ahmad at 03-62506020 ext 1714 or email matkilat_met@tnb.com.my.

Rethink rear seat belt by Tian Lai via e-mail

2008-04-19T09:32:00.000-07:00

Date:	Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:26:59 +0100 (BST)
From:	"Lee KS" View Contact Details
Subject:	Rethink rear seat belt by Tian Lai via e-mail (The Sun Friday April 18 2008)
To:	letters@thesundaily.com

Dear sirs,

First of all a disclaimer. I am no expert on this subject. I am only at best a concerned fellow Malaysian trying to share my thoughts on this issue. No malice to you or Tian Lai is intended.

Thank you for highlighting Tian Lai's e-mail on the above matter.

I wish to congratulate the Transport Ministry for going ahead with the implementation of the rear seat belt requirement effective June this year. Personally I think the authorities should have considered this move a long time ago. Anyway it is always better late than never!

Safety for the people must never be compromised irrespective of the cost involved or inconvenience caused. I am confident that the ministry as well as other involved authorities would have explored and have seriously looked into all the implications that Tian Lai had raised.

Yes, in the name of safety, people using public transportation such as buses should also be required to belt up as well. I am sure this requirement may not go well with the populace. But if it is safer for me to buckle a seat belt when I travel on buses I would definitely be willing to abide with the regulation which to be enforced for the sake of my safety.

I was in South Korea a few years ago for a tour there. I remember very clearly that we had to belt up on the tour bus and our local guide told us that it is a safety requirement in Korea. If it is feasible for the Koreans, it should be feasible for us Malaysians.

Yes, the rear seat belt requirement would create some inconveniences for people with bigger families. However if I am in this situation, I may consider one of the following options:

(a) Suggest to the family members that we shop at places nearer home. Hence I would only have to make a maximum of two shuttle trips at the most to bring my family to the place or places concerned for shopping.

(b) Suggest taking public transportation for a change. We may stop at any convenient places along the bus route to do our shopping. My children may get to enjoy the adventure of bus rides once in a while.

Yes, I agree. The rear seat belts must be made affordable. Some unscrupulous business people must be fore warned not to take advantage of the situation to capitalise on this ruling to make fast bucks for themselves.

What is needed is not more time for a more detailed study of the implications which may arise or making adjustments to the ruling at hand before implementation. What is really needed is a paradigm shift to accept this new requirement with an open mind and an open heart at a minimal cost and inconvenience to ourselves. It is a worthwhile sacrifice to make for our sake and for the sake of our children!

Lee Kim Seong

Add:16 Jalan Margosa SD 10/3
Bandar Sri Damansara
52200 Kuala Lumpur

Reunion photographs for Class of '62

2008-04-16T11:19:00.000-07:00

My cousin Mee Loon and her family in New York USA

2008-04-16T11:10:00.000-07:00

My cousin Lee Mee Loon, eldest daughter of my 4th uncle with her husband Gan. In front of them are their daughter and son.

With Sam Looi on the Bridge of the River Kwai in Thailand

2008-04-16T10:54:00.000-07:00

A thought provoking question from 'Sweet T is watching you

2008-04-16T10:30:00.000-07:00

This question is taken from http://www.answerbag.com with the permission of 'Sweet T is watching you'.

Why do people look down on others that are disabled, blind or deaf? They amaze me with the things they can do.

To me the best answer is from LynfromNM given below:

I think it starts as discomfort that is expressed awkwardly and sometimes cruelly. Many people resent being made to feel uncomfortable and look at the person who has the disability as the cause of that discomfort.

People tend to see differences as disabilities. This is a narrow view, and points out the "disability" of the observer to see a whole person rather than one feature of that person. None of us are defined by just one feature of ourselves. That's why it isn't a gray haired person, but a person who has gray hair. It's not a crippled person, but a person who uses a wheelchair.

I think those who are cruel to people whose differences are obvious are afraid, and their cruelty is a defense mechanism in order to dissociate themselves from anyone who is "different".

My comments to the above answer:

Thank you 'Sweet T is watching you' for a very thought provoking question. I am deeply encouraged by LynfromNM's response to your question. She has given the issue a totally new perspective and I love it. Her psychological intelligence must be very high indeed. With your permission and LynfromNM's,I will post your question and LynfromNM's answer to my blog later. Do I have the permission from the both of you?

Warmest regards, Lee KS of Malaysia.

A thought provoking question from Sweet T is watching you

2008-04-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Question:
	Why do people look down on others that are disabled, blind or deaf? They amaze me with the things they can do. By Sweet T is watching you Asked 3 hours ago

Who looks after the pedestrian bridges in Kuala Lumpur?

2008-04-15T01:35:00.000-07:00

Being a senior now, one of the places that I would be visiting quite often is the Kuala Lumpur Hospital located at Jalan Pahang. As it is not easy to find a parking bay within the compound of the hospital, it is my normal habit to park my Kelisa at a private car park for a fee of RM3.00 which permits parking for the whole day. Each visit to the hospital would mean 1/2 day there and the fee to pay is still affordable.

My normal route to the hospital would be via the pedestrian bridge (I hope the term is correct!). I believe with all heart that this is the safest way to cross Jalan Pahang to get to the hospital, not opting for a quick dash across at the risk of our lives. Keselamatan harus diutamakan! I will never fail to take a good look at the bridge and to note its cleanliness or otherwise. I would not be wrong to conclude that the bridge has never ever been swept before. In Bandar Sri Damansara Alam Flora has a "sapuan jalan" schedule for all the roads in the township. I was given to understand that only the principal roads are looked after on a daily basis whereas the other roads would be swept twice a month. This is only on paper!

So who is responsible for the pedestrian bridges in Kuala Lumpur? At least for now, who is responsible for the maintenance and the cleanliness of this bridge in question? I hope to get some answers soon.

The bridge is clean enough for at least one person (he appears to be a foreigner). This morning I found him fast asleep , oblivious to the happenings around him. I also noted that part of the awnings is now missing. Stolen perhaps? Flown away maybe? No one know for sure!

In another 12 years time we would become a developed nation. There are so much to be done before we get there.

Three power disruptions with five hours from 11.00am to 4.00pm

2008-04-15T01:07:00.000-07:00

It is sad to note that residents in Jalan Margosa SD 10/3 Bandar Sri Damansara had to bear with three power disruptions from 11.00am until 3.55pm. What is happening at your end?

It is pertinent for a big company like TNB to take proactive actions ie preventive maintenance to prevent further disruptions or at least minimize the disruptions so that residents like us do not have bear with the inconveniences caused. Three power disruptions within 5 hours are far too much to put up with.

Please take care of us, ok?

Thank you.

The auto-response I received:

Thank you for your feedback/inquiry. Your inquiry has been forwarded to Manager (Commercial Affairs) of KLP for his immediate attention and action. Should you have further clarifications or questions, please contact Nik Najihah Nik Ahmad at 03-62506020 ext 1714 or email matkilat_met@tnb.com.my.

Terima kasih Encik Abdul Razak Ke Atas Tindakan Pantas Awak

2008-04-14T00:44:00.000-07:00

I wish to take this opportunity to thank Encik Abdul Razak for his prompt action to settle the matter as per my e-mail below to RRN Bemban Jaya Enterprise. It was addressed to Encik Mohd Anuar Syahrul (I was given to understand that he has resigned from the company) but Encik Abdul Razak gave it his personal attention. Syabas Encik Abdul Razak for a job well done!

Encik Mohd Anuar Syahrul bin Mohd Amin,

Dengan hormatnya saya merujuk kepada perkara yang tersebut di atas.

Sehubungan itu, saya ingin memaklumkan bahawa tempat di depan rumah saya yang telah digorek supaya menggantikan paip masih belum dibaiki dengan sempurna. Diharap tuan boleh meluahkan masa untuk datang dan semak sendiri kerja yang dibuat oleh staf tuan. Saya telah memberi komen kepada pekerja berkenaan tetapi dia memaklumkan bahawa kerja masih belum siap dengan sempurna. Lebih seminggu sudah berlepas tetapi kerja yang wajar masih belum disempurnakan. Saya pasti tuan semesti ada jadual masa bagi projek ini yang harus diikuti dengan teliti.

Saya berharap tuan dapat mengambil tindakan sesuai untuk mengatasi masalah ini dengan secepat mungkin. Perhatian dan tindakan didahului dengan ribuan terima kasih.

Sekian dimaklumkan dan selamat sejahtera.

Yang benar,

Lee Kim Seong

Alamat rumah: 16 Jalan Margosa SD10/3 Bandar Sri Damansara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.

Nombor bimbit: 013-2572119

When will all these irresponsible actions stop?

2008-04-13T23:59:00.000-07:00

I have been staying in Bandar Sri Damansara since 1994. My family and I are proud to be residents of this township we can claim to be our own. This beautiful township has provided for all of us homes in the midst of nature. I was very elated when I saw some bushy squirrels visiting our home one morning. However I have my set of regrets!

Our beautiful township has been invaded by unsightly posters which are mainly for the purpose of advertisements. You can find them on trees, street poles, street signs, etc. No places are spared of these invasions! I just removed a poster pasted on the street pole in front of my home. I just can't stomach this nonsense anymore.

Why are these people so bold? The advertisements always carry the contact numbers of the advertisers but the authorities concerned are turning a blind eye to these eye sores. To a certain extent, this could rationalize such inundations which are deemed to be "permitted" by the local authorities.

The local government must therefore take a firm step to put these issues to rest once and for all. The well meaning business community has to take a positive approach to make known their products and services in a more holistic manner. Just take a look at Kepong Info or Media Focus which are delivered at our door steps and you will surely know what I mean.

Syabas to the people behind www.keponginfo.com.my and www.mediafocus1999.com/www.mf-99.com.

Can an MA see patients & prescribe medicine?

2008-04-13T23:07:00.000-07:00

On 29th December 2007 I posted the following question to Malaysian Medical Resources:

My wife went to Jinjang Health Clinic to see a doctor. She complained of blood in her urine. Instead a MA saw her and prescribed medicine as well. It did not seem right. What do you think?

Among the responses are the following:

From palmdoc

Thanks for writing in LKS. I think there were some typos in your feedback and I made corrections as above based on what I thought you meant. If I am mistaken, please correct me.
I presume you are referring to the Government Jinjang Health Clinic as mentioned in Tan Seng Giaw’s blog

The Health Clinic in Jinjang North treats over 500 out-patients daily,covering a radius of over four kilometers with a population of about 300,000. It provides maternal and child care. It is on 999 calls. It treats over 30 drug addicts with methadone.
On 2.12.2007, Dr Tan accompanied some residents to revisit the new Jinjang Clinic that has 10 consulting rooms, six doctors, six medical assistants, no physiotherapist and no occupational therapist. The next day, Dr Tan raised the shortage of doctors and the inadequate facilities in Parliament during the debate on the Supply Bill at the committee stage with the allocation of RM 12.9 billion for the Health Ministry including RM 1.6 billion for public health.

Medical Assistants (MAs) were formerly known as Hospital Assistants (HAs) and they have and still are performing a vital role in the public health service in Malaysia where there is a perennial shortage of doctors. The role of HAs is pretty similar to the role of Physician Assistants in the US where trained PAs are allowed to “conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions”. MAs are particularly important in the rural clinics where there may be no permanent doctor stationed. Some of these MAs who have worked for years are very experienced in what they do and indeed many a young doctor working in rural areas would have learnt alot from such senior experienced MAs. I recall as a young MO, I learnt the most efficient way to remove a fish hook embedded in one’s thumb from a senior MA working in casualty! Some MAs in Orthopedics would be able to reduce fractures far better than young orthopedic surgeons I tell you. It all boils down to experience.

So, the short answer to your question, LKS, is yes. In Malaysia, an MA can see patients, treat patients and prescribe medicine but only in government clinics. MAs under the PHFSA cannot do the same in private clinics which are expected to be manned by medical doctors at all times as stipulated in their opening hours (under threat of jail or a hefty fine). Double standards for the public sector vs the private sector you might ask? I think the public sector has no choice as there are still insufficient doctors and in any case, for simple or minor illnesses, care by an MA is appropriate.
The issue is many a time, whether an illness is “minor” or “major” hinges on the diagnosis. Whether a young inexperienced MA without an MBBS can diagnose the cause of blood in the urine (medically termed as hematuria) correctly is another matter. Hematuria is commonly due to disorders like urinary tract infection or stones in the urinary tract. It may also be symptomatic of more serious disorders like cancer of the urinary tract or kidneys, glomerulonephritis and in our part of the world sometimes tuberculosis of the urinary tract. So if in doubt, do consult a doctor.

For those interested to know about MAs, you may visit these links:
Malaysian Association of Medical Assistants
Lembaga Pembantu Perubatan Malaysia

A pleasant surprise from Salbina!!

2008-04-13T22:02:00.000-07:00

Hi to you too Mr. Lee!

Of course I can still remember you as well as other "production" staff.

Working life to me is the same anywhere.

By the way how did you find out that I'm now in JPNIN?

Hope to hear from you again and thanks for e-mailing.

Dated: 20 February 2008 - An immediate reply from her!

My first short e-mail to Salbina to gauge response

2008-04-13T21:58:00.000-07:00

Hi Salbina!

I am Lee Kim Seong and I hope you can still remember me.

I was told you were transferred from Dept of Statistics but I didn't know
that you are now with JPNIN.

How is working life there?

Bye for now and take care.

Regards,

Lee Kim Seong

Dated: 20 February 2008

Salbina binti Mohd Salleh - an old colleague and a very trusted assistant

2008-04-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

It was great for me to re-establish contact with Cik Salbina binti Mohd Salleh about a month ago.

One afternoon my mind went back to the days when I served in BMD (Bahagian Memproses Data) in the Department of Statistics. I always remember with gratitude the staff who were with me. The first few names which came to me are Salbina, Aishah, Azizah and Maggiline. There are still many others who were really good and able assistants and staff of mine.

This was what I did! I keyed in Salbina's full name using google search and sure enough her name appeared under JPNIN. Salbina is no longer serving in Stats. but now in Jabatan Perpaduan Negara & Integrasi Nasional under Kementerian Perpaduan, Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan. Wherever she serves, Salbina would an asset to the department concerned.

I will always remember and treasure her contributions to me as her immediate "boss" and to the Department of Statistics in general. I note with fondness how our operations manuals were properly documented and arranged in manners for easy retrieval. Even exceptional notes for trouble shootings had been included. All thanks and credits must be due to Salbina. Thank you again Salbina for the jobs very well done. You truly deserved the credit and it must take a person who had been in the thick of things to recognize and really appreciate what you have done.

Well done Salbina...all the very best in your future endeavours!!!

How to help a friend in need?

2008-04-13T20:47:00.000-07:00

I am of the opinion that friends do not come by accidents. As I walk through life, many people will become relevant to me, either because we are of like character or we share some passions in common. One of these friends is Tony Wong Kok Sack who is six years younger than me. Tony and I have served in the same community Bandar Sri Damansara and we were "active" (active is a relative term which is highly subjective and very disputable) in the BSDRA for some years.

Last year he was diagnosed to have lung cancer and needed immediate treatment. He had his initial treatment at the University Hospital UMCC under a chest physician but now he is receiving treatment from an oncologist. My friends and I are concerned with the high cost of "chemotherapy" treatments. He has to undergo three such treatments at a relative cost of RM8,000.00 per session.

The issue at hand: How can we help a friend in need?