Saturday February 9, 2013
SMS from readers
> Check aircraft
Thank God the trainee pilot escaped with minor injuries. Flying schools and CAD make sure trainees r x given old a/craft 2 practice in.
Flying schools should check all their aircraft n make sure there’s no malfunction b4 allowing students to fly them. – MCR
> PSY performance
PAS finds Psy’s performance offensive and a negative effect on youth? Relax! Dont be too paranoid! – Darius
Looking forward to Psy’s performance in Penang. He knows how to bring the roof down!
> Expensive books
Why are books written by Malaysian writers n sold at the airport so much more expensive than those at other bookstores? Telling It Straight by Marina Mahathir is an example.
> Improve toll plaza
As one of the main entry points to the administrative capital, Putrajaya toll plaza off ELITE highway is in bad shape. Please add more lanes and improve the roads – Uncle Jim
> Uncleared rubbish
Jalan Rabung U8/36, Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam- garbage bins at playground not cleared properly for two years. When workers come, they only clear 1/4 of the bins n leave.
> Trim branches
I was visiting Johor Baru last weekend and wasted a lot of time around the housing estates, bcos road signs were hidden by overgrown branches.
> Vending machines
LRT ticket vending machine breakdowns causing unnecessary delay n inconveniences to commuters. Pls open ticket counters during breakdowns. – S. Param
> Ang pows
CNY ang pows given with love for good luck shud b of any currency denomination. After all, it’s d thought dat counts. Gong Xi Fa Cai 2 all. – Im
> Ban gambling
All gambling should be banned including 4D, Internet or online. All religions forbid gambling. – Siew Lian Fong
> Dark causeway
Part of d JB Causeway 2 d CIQ has been in darkness 4 a long time! PLUS, what has happened to yr maintenance & our toll-money? – Jo/jfke
> Potholes nuisance
If potholes r not enf prblms 4 road users, cement trucks had 2 spilled their load adding 2 hazard. – Ara
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