Snatch Thieves

The activities of snatch thieves have become so widespread and alarming that they not only affect the everyday lives of our people but also has cast a black shadow on the good name of Malaysia as a haven for foreign visitors. And yet it is difficult to understand why the Government in power is not taking a concerted and planned effort to wipe off this terrible shame in our society. Victims have been know to die as a result of being attacked by snatch thieves and yet when they are brought to justice many are given only light punishments which are not deterrent to others.

It is recognised that some are driven to doing it to support their families but surely they can find other decent jobs if they try hard enough. There is really no excuse when millions of jobs are available to foreigners. As reported in the media some of the culprits apprehended were in fact living in luxury.

I think it is high time the Government change the law and make mandatory wipping and a minimum of fine years imprisonment as punishment for snatch thieves. A repeat offender should be confined for at least twenty years.

MSAbdullah.

Malaysian English News Casters

The efforts of Malaysian TV Media to expand their reach and compete in this flat world against the likes of BBC,CNN, ALJAZEERA and CCTV is a welcome move. I also applaud the many young news readers who are trying their best to read news in English in such a way that most anglophiles can easily understand them.

I would however like to point out that several of the BERNAMA news casters need brushing up their pronounciation and intonation if they are to be at par with other international news casters, even comparing with those fron CCTV. I hope those responsible in their selection at BERNAMA can raise the bar a little bit more.

MSAbdullah

Joining the ranks of Septuagenarians

Today I have crossed another milestone in my life by joinign the ranks of Septuagenarians. I am grateful to Allah for granting me good health, the company of a loving and devoted wife, three healthy and caring children and ten bright, intelligent and competitive grand children.

At my age, I am still able to take on normal responsibilities that I used to do when I was at my prime of life. I am not at all shy of learning new things espacially in the field of technology and business. I was fortunate to have benefitted from our governments policy of encouraging the acquisition of knowledge and skills through the award of generous scholarships for graduate and post-graduate qualifications.I still hope to do my part to contribute to society.

There is much talk now about the good and evil of Blogging. I think like all inventions, they are all meant to improve the quality of human life. It is how they are used that determine the usefullness or otherwise to mankind.

MSAbdullah.