My article in the Star today.
Thursday September 11, 2008
Jail poachers and smugglers
THERE is news every two weeks or so about smuggling of wild animals like pangolins, pythons or poaching of wild animals like tigers, wild boar, honey bears, etc. I believe there are instances where these encounters are not reported or were settled quietly.
These activities are harming our wildlife and threatening their existence. I believe our laws are not strict and deterrent enough. We should pass a law where smugglers will face mandatory jail terms, and buyers or middlemen a heavy fine and their shop closed down.
Only then will the smuggling, poaching and eating stop.
K.C. KHOO,
Penang.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Money No Enough 2
Last night I went to watch this Singaporean movie by Jack Neo.
The movie is quite tear-jerking when the Alzheimer stricken mother played by Lai Ming, is being push around by her 3 filial sons when they are at their worst moments. The 1st son, played by Henry Thia, wants to become a mananger and own a car as soon as possible. The 2nd son, Neo, wants to earn as much bucks as possible by speculating in properties and the last son, Mark Lee, wants to expand his multi-level marketing "bee pollen" product.
I could hear some sobbing among the audience during heart wenching moment.
You can read more of the stories by looking up in the net.
The movie is quite tear-jerking when the Alzheimer stricken mother played by Lai Ming, is being push around by her 3 filial sons when they are at their worst moments. The 1st son, played by Henry Thia, wants to become a mananger and own a car as soon as possible. The 2nd son, Neo, wants to earn as much bucks as possible by speculating in properties and the last son, Mark Lee, wants to expand his multi-level marketing "bee pollen" product.
I could hear some sobbing among the audience during heart wenching moment.
You can read more of the stories by looking up in the net.
Landslides in Penang
I came to know that September is a rainy month several years ago. I am from the public bus service industry and from our record our fare collection is the lowest in September each year.
So, it is no surprise that there are floods and landslides in Penang yesterday. There are landslides in practically all the hilly areas.
Yesterday, I went hiking in the morning from Youth Park to Point No 3 and No 5 towards Point 84 but have to turn back because there was a landslide halfway between No 5 and 84. It is practically impassable. I wonder whether an d when the state council would clear up the trail since it is deep in the hill and used only by hikers and some mountain bikers?
I returned using the trail ending at Moon Gate. I dont know what is the trail name.
So, it is no surprise that there are floods and landslides in Penang yesterday. There are landslides in practically all the hilly areas.
Yesterday, I went hiking in the morning from Youth Park to Point No 3 and No 5 towards Point 84 but have to turn back because there was a landslide halfway between No 5 and 84. It is practically impassable. I wonder whether an d when the state council would clear up the trail since it is deep in the hill and used only by hikers and some mountain bikers?
I returned using the trail ending at Moon Gate. I dont know what is the trail name.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Waiving of power bill a wrong move
My article in today's star, opinion section.
Friday September 5, 2008
Waiving of power bill a wrong move
THE Government is ill-advised on its decision to waive the electricity bill for all whose monthly electricity bill is RM20 or below.
There are many rich people whose house electricity bill is below RM20! Why? Because it is their second, third or even fourth house!
If we were to look at new housing estates, we will see that many houses are unoccupied or semi-occupied. They are either looked after once in a while by relatives or occupied only once a week. And this is where the electricity bill is less than RM20!
The Government should instead figure out how to give a rebate of RM20 to those low and medium income households whose electricity bill is below a certain amount such as RM100.
This action will benefit more of those who require it than the rich whose bill is at least RM200.
K.C. KHOO,
Penang.
Friday September 5, 2008
Waiving of power bill a wrong move
THE Government is ill-advised on its decision to waive the electricity bill for all whose monthly electricity bill is RM20 or below.
There are many rich people whose house electricity bill is below RM20! Why? Because it is their second, third or even fourth house!
If we were to look at new housing estates, we will see that many houses are unoccupied or semi-occupied. They are either looked after once in a while by relatives or occupied only once a week. And this is where the electricity bill is less than RM20!
The Government should instead figure out how to give a rebate of RM20 to those low and medium income households whose electricity bill is below a certain amount such as RM100.
This action will benefit more of those who require it than the rich whose bill is at least RM200.
K.C. KHOO,
Penang.
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