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thumbs up for SJKT Java Lane parents!

poobalan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:03:10 +0000

This is something positive that can be emulated by other schools. Not easy to do, but with support from companies and parents, can be done. EIGHT-year-old A. Dominiq from SJKT Java Lane in Seremban could not hide the wide grin on his face when his father showed up at school and played the guitar for him [...]

Bujang Valley proof of earliest civilization in south east asia

poobalan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:51:04 +0000

This is indeed an interesting news. The location would be logical since it was a landing area (port) for the travellers from India to make inroads into other parts of South East Asia if they arrive by sea. So, Indians and Hinduism were here as early as 1AD? Well, won’t make much of a difference [...]

Chandramalar, a legend

poobalan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:43:16 +0000

Today being International Women’s Day, I would like to share the articles below which appeared in the Star yesterday, here and here). Its about a very brave woman who scaled great heights in the Malaysian police force. A role model for us, Mrs Chandramalar. A role model OVER the years, with safer and better-paying careers to choose [...]

new petrol subsidy scheme cancelled

poobalan — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:53:12 +0000

Looks like my source was correct! There was rumours about the scheme being at least postponed and today it became a reality. The public can imagine the nightmare at petrol stations if use MyKad. Worse still, if your MyKad suffers from wear and tear, the hassle to renew it… But I like the spin [...]

Working in restaurants

poobalan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:45:04 +0000

Would you work in a restaurant (be it kopitiam or nasi kandar or Indian restaurant) if offered good salary (more than RM900, chefs can earn RM2,500) and perks like free food, free lodging, SOCSO and EPF deduction? Working hours are long (maybe 12 hours shift) and probably very little days off. The restaurant operators say Malaysians [...]

Terminating tender without reason clause

poobalan — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:14:54 +0000

While it may be seen as something which is common or acceptable, the clause (number nine) in PDC’s tender application forms which says contract can be terminated at any time without any reason given upon the order of the Chief Minister or PDC chairman is not appropriate for the CAT policy of the Penang state [...]

Rejoicing over STPM results

poobalan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:58:34 +0000

from the Star: HAVING scored 4A’s in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2009 examinations, Kogilavani Subramaniam was a picture of joy. Kogilavani (left) and Anita Anthony showing off their results slips during an awards ceremony held at the Sri Murugan Centre in Petaling Jaya. That is until the 19-year-old started to speak about her family’s struggles to get [...]

Why is Cuepacs joining race based NGO council?

poobalan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:46:16 +0000

I wonder why Cuepacs which is supposed to represent ALL civil servants, is so itchy until end up joining a council that is involved in racial and religious issues. Does it mean Cuepacs only worries about certain race and religion only? Doesn’t this impair the image and credibility of Cuepacs to protect the interests of [...]

PM predicts economy on the road to recovery

poobalan — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 09:39:21 +0000

PM Najib predicted that the economy is recovering. This is considered good news as the country can see more money, and public can spend more, and producers can make more profit. Obviously, another reason for price hike. Due to demand in industries, more foreigners may be brought in to meet production quotas and also since [...]

The Star Editor Gunasegaram in hot soup

poobalan — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:44:22 +0000

I like to read Mr Gunasegaram’s articles. I still remember the ones on analysis of statistics. However, I think this time he ventured into forbidden territory. He wrote about the recent caning of 3 Muslim women over pre-marital sex. The article is below (taken from Bar Council website as Star has removed the article): Persuasion, not [...]