Many Sabahan homeless in Kuala Lumpur

Many were cheated by their employers. This is routine treatment to all workers in the whole of Malaysia that share similar laws and their enforcement, which made Malaysia, especially Sabah, the worst in Human Trafficking i.e. SLAVERY.
http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=70825

Published on: Friday, February 19, 2010

Kota Kinabalu: A Daily Express check in Kuala Lumpur confirmed many homeless and jobless Sabahans there. They are mostly from rural areas and depending on charitable organisations for survival. This reporter met about 15 Sabahans and three Sarawakians who turned up at the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development (AHOD) at Jalan Bukit Nenas, Kuala Lumpur, last Friday.

AHOD, the official arm of the Catholic Church (in the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur) is among non-governmental organisations providing free food for the homeless in the nation's capital.
Officer-in-charge of AHOD, Carl D'Cunha, as well as Sabahan priest Fr Valentine Gompok who is currently serving at the St Francis of Assisi parish in Cheras, helped to arrange the meeting.
Also present was Anita Sani from Persatuan Momogun Malaysia who said she would submit a report to the relevant authorities in Sabah for further action.

Daily Express had on Jan. 18 exposed the presence of quite a number of young people from East Malaysia, mostly from Sabah, stranded in the nation's capital, roaming the streets and depending on free meals.

The expose came about following investigative reporting follow-ups with other NGOs providing similar charitable services there, namely Kechara Soup Kitchen Society and Street Fellowship at Klang Bus Station.

Among the Sabahans who identified themselves as homeless were 33-year- old Apai John from Kg Mantailang, Tenom; Nicklos Jusit (24) from Kepayan Ridge, Kota Kinabalu; Ramsi Noing (30) from Mile 7, Tinusa 2, Sandakan; Junik John (21) from Ranau; Mohd Fauzi Mahatin (24) from Kg Desa Aman, Kundasang; Syukri Ober (24) from Kunak; Bally Balingi (24) from Kg Paguokon, Tenom; Sahadan Saidin (23) from Anjung Teduh, Felda Sahabat 1, Lahad Datu; Rejis Jais (24) from Kota Marudu; Hermis Saimin (19) from Ranau; Martin Majari (35) from Kg Bambangan in Pitas; Abdul Asintu (30) from Sandakan; and Prislu Sapsin (35) from Beluran.
Another Sabahan from Tambunan turned up for the free meal but declined to join the meeting. Half of them expressed desire to return to Sabah when they had the money while the rest hoped to stay on for a while to see if their fortunes improved.

The Sarawakians who joined in included a 17-year-old girl Angira ak Dolkit from Kampung Serikin in Bau; Ritzman G. Clerk (38) from Sri Aman and Seling ak Dian from Kapit. They said they slept anywhere that was comfortable.

According to Carl, AHOD looks into the food aspects of about 30 or so young people from East Malaysia.

Apai, considered one of the "seniors", has guided about 15 Sabahans who he found stranded in various parts of KL to places such as AHOD where they at least get free meals. He admitted being jobless and homeless in Kuala Lumpur for about four to five years now.

"In Kuala Lumpur, there are many homeless Sabahans, (easily) more than a hundred and maybe 300 to 400. You can find them in many places like Masjid India, Daya Bumi, Klang Bus Station and Bukit NenasÉini yang betul-betul merempat, yang tiada rumah, tiada apa semua (these are truly homeless, do not have a home, do not have anything at all)," he said.
According to him, most came to the peninsula following private job recruitment agents but ended up cheated by these agents or those employing them. Others followed their Sabahan friends already there, hoping to find work but after some time either quit due to social problems.
As for Apai, mixing with the wrong people caused him to be in this situation. He came to the peninsula about 13 years ago and did various jobs, including as a security guard, contract worker and factory worker.

Apai said people like him sleep either along the roadsides, parks or at buildings like Daya Bumi or the Puduraya bus terminal. He said although all those from Sabah do not sleep at the same place every night, their daily routine is similar.

"Normally, we will go to another church near a bus stand in Klang which is open at about 10am daily and closes at 5pm for our free morning breakfast and lunch," he said.

After that, he said they would go their separate ways, some to meet other friends or to look for another place to spend the night.

"Sometimes I will follow friends and look for workÉthis way we can get part-time jobs. This is routine for us everyday."

Because the charity centres only provide meals during daytime, dinner requires going to behind fast food outlets, usually KFC, or similar premise to salvage discarded leftover food they can eat from rubbish bins.

"We look for any leftover food still eatable that we can find in the rubbish bins of these premisesÉkira okay la, boleh juga (it's okay, still can)," he said, adding that the homeless people from other states also do likewise.

However, he said they (homeless, including from different states) never fight over the leftover food at these premises because "sama- sama faham (mutually understand each other)".
Apai, whose family once lodged a missing person report back in Tenom, said for personal hygiene, he would normally go to the nearest mosque to bathe. When nature calls and if he does not have any money, he will relieve himself at any secluded place he can find. Admitting it is hard to be homeless and jobless in the nation's capital without any place to turn to for assistance, he hoped the Government will help people like them.

During the meeting, Fr Valentine provided them consultation while Anita recorded their particulars for further action by the Sabah State Government. Anita, who is based in Kuala Lumpur, claimed to have been directed by the authorities in Sabah after Daily Express broke the story.

She said the directive came after a meeting held a week earlier involving various parties.

She also took down the particulars of those who wished to return to Sabah.

Most of those present admitted have been involved in drugs but have since repented.

Many still had their MyKad with them while a few others were holding temporary identification documents after losing theirs to snatch thieves or to former employers.

UFO DI KUALA LUMPUR!!

UFO DI KUALA LUMPUR!!
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Tabiat memanaskan enjin di waktu pagi - Mitos

Tabiat memanaskan enjin di waktu pagi - Mitos

MEMANASKAN ENJIN ADALAH MITOS:
Upacara memanaskan enjin adalah antara amalan yang sinonim dengan hampir semua pengguna kenderaan di seluruh negara. Tak kiralah sama ada pemandu kereta, lori, van, bas sekolah, kereta kebal, motosikal berkuasa rendah dan sebagainya termasuk helikopter. Biasanya amalan ini dilakukan pada waktu pagi sebelum ke tempat kerja atau ke sebarang destinasi. Ada yang memanaskan enjin selama satu minit. Ada yang memanaskan selama 5 minit. Ada yang keluar rumah, hidupkan enjin kereta, masuk rumah, sarapan, pakai stokin, pakai kasut, kunci pintu dan baru terhegeh-hegeh masuk kereta untuk memulakan perjalanan. Gua syak makan masa dalam 15 minit juga. Brader-brader macam tu gua ingat mesti bangun awal punya. Semua ini dilakukan kononnya demi untuk menjaga enjin. Demi untuk memastikan jangkahayat enjin panjang dan sentiasa berprestasi tip top.

Masalahnya sekarang, di manakah pelajaran tentang memanaskan enjin ini diajar? Kalau tak silap gua, masa sekolah dulu pun tak ada pun cikgu-cikgu yang pandai-pandai ajar pasal benda ni. Masa pergi ambil kursus memandu di JPJ pun tak ada belajar benda-benda macam ni. Di univesiti pun tak ada belajar. Sekolah-sekolah agama rakyat pun tak ada menyediakan tajuk ini di dalam silibus pembelajaran mereka. Jadi di mana? Berdasarkan pemerhatian gua dengan sedikit kajian, upacara pemanasan enjin telah dilakukan sejak zaman-berzaman. Mula-mula mungkin datuk gua start panaskan enjin kereta dia sebelum pergi sekolah kerja guru besar. Kemudian bapa gua pula bila dah pakai kereta, teringat pula amalan datuk gua masa nak pergi sekolah dulu. Jadi bapa gua pun setiap pagi sebelum nak pergi kerja panaskanlah juga enjin Volvo kegemarannya. Kemudian bila gua dah besar, dah pakai kereta sports dua pintu, gua pula ikut panaskan enjin kereta. Tapi sebenarnya gua tak buat. Sebab gua ada ilmu pengetahuan tentang enjin. Tambah lagi biasanya gua bangun lambat. Soalnya sekarang adakah pemanasan enjin ini perlu dilakukan? Apa kebaikannya dan apa keburukannya? Lagi satu kalau anda bijak laksana, siapa orang yang mula-mula panaskan enjin kenderaan di Malaysia ni?

Di negara-negara yang mementingkan penjagaan alam sekitar untuk kehidupan dunia yang lebih baik di masa mendatang, pemanasan enjin adalah tidak digalakkan dan sesetengahnya ditegah. Negara Kanada telah memulakan kempen nasional mereka untuk mengurangkan pemanasan enjin yang tidak diperlukan. Kempen yang sama turut dilakukan di Jepun , United Kingdom dan di Amerika Syarikat. Ada di antaranya sudah menetapkan satu undang-undang bahawa enjin kenderaan tidak boleh dibiarkan hidup dalam keadaan pepura (idling) melebihi 5 minit atau 3 minit bagi kenderaan ringan. Kenapa perkara ini ditegah?

The Canadian Office of Energy Efficiency telah bersetuju bahawa cara yang terbaik untuk memanaskan enjin adalah dengan memandunya. Walaupun suhu persekitaran berada di takat -20 darjah selsius, mereka menyarankan enjin kenderaan hanya perlu dipanaskan pada sekitar 15-30 saat sebelum meluncur ke jalanraya. Bayangkanlah berapa agaknya suhu di Malaysia ? Gua rasa memang dah tak payah nak panaskan enjin lagi dah. Start kereta terus jalan saja.
Salah seorang jurutera penghantaran kuasa di Ford, Amerika Syarikat iaitu Les Ryder berkata, “Engines run best at their design temperature”. Berdasarkan kenyataan Encik Les Ryder itu, operasi enjin yang cekap, bersih dan efisien hanya berlaku pada suhu enjin di tahap 85-90 darjah selsius. Oleh itu membiarkan enjin lu orang di dalam keadaan pepura (idling) adalah bukan cara yang terbaik atau terpantas untuk memanaskan enjin. Lebih baik jika memandunya atau dengan kata lain stail Amerika, lagi ‘gentle’ kalau pandu terus.

Tabiat memanaskan enjin atau membiarkan enjin berada di dalam keadaan pepura (idling) dikatakan adalah satu perkara yang tidak baik dan berfaedah. Pertamanya ia menyebabkan pembakaran bahanapi tidak dapat dilakukan dengan sempurna. Pembakaran tidak lengkap membawa kesan buruk kepada dinding silinder. Sisa bahan api yang tidak terbakar akan turun ke dinding silinder lalu membersihkan minyak pelincir yang berada di dinding silinder. Maka apa yang terjadi adalah dinding silinder akan mengalami kehausan akibat tiada pelinciran di bahagian sepatutnya. Bahan api yang tidak terbakar juga boleh jadi akan turun perlahan-lahan ke bahagian takung minyak pelincir. Apabila ia bergaul, sifat minyak pelicir akan berubah dan hilang kecekapannya.

Di samping itu, tabiat ini juga boleh mendatangkan masalah kepada palam pencucuh. Ia akan menganggu suhu kerja palam pencucuh. Palam pencucuh yang tidak berada di suhu sepatutnya akan menjadi kotor. Oleh yang demikian ia akan mendatangkan kesan kepada peningkatan bahan api sebanyak 5%.

Pada waktu pagi, sesetengah kenderaan biasanya akan mengeluarkan wap dari ekzos. Wap itu bukanlah wap minyak daripada enjin yang mengalami kehausan. Ia adalah wap air normal yang terhasil daripada enjin yang sejuk. Jadi apabila terlalu lama enjin dibiarkan dalam keadaan pepura (idling), bertambah lama untuk enjin mengambil masa untuk panas. Ini menyebabkan wap air akan sentiasa berada di dalam sistem ekzos yang mana akan menjadikan paip ekzos cepat berkarat.

Kenderaan pada masa kini biasanya akan terdapat sebuah komponen yang dinamakan Catalytic Converter pada sistem ekzosnya. Kereta-kereta Malaysia pun gua tengok dah mula pakai. Komponen ini disediakan bertujuan untuk mengurangkan tahap toksik yang terdapat pada sisa atau hasil pembakaran sebuah enjin pembakaran dalaman. Antara kerja yang dilakukan komponen ini termasuklah men-convert karbon monoksida kepada karbon dioksida, mengurangkan nitrogen oksida kepada nitrogen dan air, mengoksidakan hidrokarbon yang tidak terbakar kepada karbon dioksida dan air dan sebagainya. Jadi faedah yang boleh diperolehi daripada komponen ini ialah pencemaran udara dapat diminimakan.

Walaubagaimana pun, masalah yang timbul jika enjin berada di dalam keadaan pepura (idling), komponen ini tidak berfungsi. Maka enjin dengan sesuka hati dapat mencemarkan udara. Komponen ini akan berfungsi hanya pada tahap suhu 400 – 800 darjah selsius yang dimana adalah pada satu kadar suhu yang sangat panas berbanding enjin. Semasa suhu itu ia akan bertindak menukar bahan tercemar dari sisa pembakaran enjin kepada bahan yang kurang berbahaya kepada alam sekitar. Bagi memastikan komponen ini cepat dan dapat berada di suhu yang mana ia boleh beroperasi, lu orang perlulah memandu. Bukan meninggalkan kereta hidup terbiar. Semakin lama enjin dibiarkan dalam keadaan pepura (idling) maka semakin lama juga Catalytic Converter ini tidur dan tak bekerja. Lu orang syak apa agaknya yang terjadi kepada alam sekitar?

Sekarang kita sudah mengetahui serba sedikit tentang keburukan memanaskan enjin. Ada tiga kesan yang penting di situ iaitu membazir bahan api, mencemarkan alam sekitar dan memunah wang ringgit. Mari kita lihat apa pula kebaikkan memanaskan enjin. Khabar-khabar angin mengatakan memanaskan enjin juga ada faedahnya. Salah satu perkara yang disebut adalah semasa enjin ditinggalkan di dalam satu tempoh yang agak lama, iaitu mungkin sehingga satu malam, bahan pelinciran akan turun meninggalkan komponen yang bergerak di dalam enjin ke bahagian bawah enjin. Jadi apabila kita mula menghidupkan enjin, kita perlu mengambil sedikit masa untuk memanaskannya supaya dapat memberi peluang bahan pelinciran itu naik dan beredar di setiap inci dan penjuru komponen dalaman enjin. Ya perkara ini benar. Tetapi apa yang lu orang perlu tahu bahawa setiap enjin telah dilengkapkan dengan satu komponen yang dipanggil pam minyak pelincir. Pam minyak pelincir ini dijana oleh pusingan crankshaft. Makin laju crankshaft berpusing maka makin cepat pam bahan api berpusing seterusnya mengagihkan minyak pelincir ke bahagian dalaman enjin.. Untuk memastikan crankshaft ini berpusing laju apa yang lu orang perlu buat? Adakah dengan hanya membiarkan enjin dalam keadaan pepura (idling)?

Kesimpulannya di sini tabiat memanaskan enjin di waktu pagi yang kononnya lagi lama lagi bagus adalah satu mitos yang tidak diketahui hujung pangkalnya. Perkara ikut-ikutan seperti ini bukanlah satu perkara yang asing bagi kita rakyat Malaysia . BMW sendiri pun cukup pantang kalau orang warm up enjin keretanya. Sebab dia orang tahu kalau enjin cepat rosak nanti mesti lu orang kompelin. Sebab itu kalau boleh BMW nak lepas hidup saja enjin kereta, terus blah cepat-cepat. Jangan tunggu-tunggu. Ini karang siap boleh masuk rumah pekena roti dua tiga keping, layan teh dulu sambil sembang-sembang dengan bini tapi enjin kereta terbiar hidup.
Satu perkara lagi yang boleh membantu mengurangkan pencemaran alam sekitar dan pembaziran bahan api adalah dengan mematikan enjin jika kenderaan lu orang tidak bergerak. Kalau tunggu makwe turun LRT, berhenti tepi jalan bergayut dengan telefon, tunggu bini masuk pasar mini beli barang dapur, dan tunggu anak balik sekolah depan pagar sekolah bawa bawalah matikan dulu enjin. Perkara itu tidak memberi sebarang faedah langsung malah boleh menyebabkan masalah pencemaran udara dan alam sekitar serta pembaziran wang ringgit. Sedarkah anda di dalam tempoh setahun, sikap mengurangkan enjin dibiarkan hidup dalam keadaan pepura (idling) ini mampu menjimatkan beratus ribu juta ringgit dan mampu menghentikan perlepasan jutaan tan gas rumah hijau ke atmosfera yang membawa pemanasan global.

1Malaysia BOLEH!!

Does this make sense 2 u?
Rakyat make more sense than Leader, so what is the Leader doing at his job?

Is the Malaysian Government Desperate for MONEY??
Yes, I think they are.

What do I get for paying toll everyday? Jams.

Now I have to pay an extra RM50 for each credit card. For what? for the cronies to flounder Extra GST (goods and services tax). leads to more corrupt practices Again, how does that benefit me?

Look at the long list: I have to pay for security guards because the police are hopeless.

I have to install filters because the water supply is dirty.

I have to watch satellite tv because the government broadcasts crap.

Many kids have to go for tuition or to private schools because the government schools are bad.

We have to pay IPPs (independent power providers) because the government cannot provide consistent electricity.

We have to pay Indah Water to clean up the sewers.

We have to pay tax on foreign cars because Mahathir wants to keep his dying Proton - his own car company alive.

Most have to drive because the government cannot provide good public transport. We have to pay to sustain the government's affirmative action policies.

We have to pay for private health care because the public hospitals are crowded .

All in all, we have to pay a PREMIUM to stay in this country!

1Malaysia Boleh!!!

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Malaysian badminton star Lee to be Unicef ambassador

Malaysian badminton star Lee to be Unicef ambassador

Badminton's world-number-one Lee Chong Wei has been appointed a Unicef goodwill ambassador, joining the ranks of soccer's David Beckham and tennis champion Roger Federer.

Kuala Lumpur: Badminton's world-number-one Lee Chong Wei has been appointed a Unicef goodwill ambassador, joining the ranks of soccer's David Beckham and tennis champion Roger Federer.
"I am determined to maintain a good image and be a good role model. Hopefully, I will be able to inspire many children along the way," Lee said according to The Star newspaper.

The 27-year-old Malaysian joins an illustrious roll-call of sports personalities representing the UN Children's Fund including cricket legend Ravi Shastri and tennis star Ana Ivanovic.

Lee reportedly said he wants to become involved in Unicef programmes this year, when he is not away at international tournaments.

Source: http://gulfnews.com/sport/other-sports/malaysian-badminton-star-lee-to-be-unicef-ambassador-1.53571

"It is one of my responsibilities as an international player to help those in need and to promote children's programmes," he told the Star.

The Malaysian champ, who was victorious in the World Super Series Masters Finals last year, is now heading for the All-England and Swiss Open Super Series tournaments in Europe.

"I am truly honoured to leave tomorrow for the All-England as an Unicef ambassador. As a badminton player, I would like to bring good cheer to the children by doing well," he said.

Badminton.com.my

Badminton.com.my


Badminton.com.my is a Malaysian portal aimed to provide the most relevant information in regards to the sport. As badminton is a much loved sport by Malaysians, the portal provides all the information you need in finding out more about how it is played, where to play and what are the developments in the sport. The reputation of badminton in Malaysia is very high because of the achievements of the national badminton team in the international level and hence there are huge demands from people in all walks of life to play the game.


Historical Background.

This section provides information on how the game came about and the historical background of the sport. It also includes a small historical look into badminton in Malaysia. The development of the sport, the past achievements and records are also included in this section which also looks into the governing body of the sport in the country, its role and functions in developing Badminton in Malaysia. This is largely because badminton in Malaysia has had an illustrious past where the players have since gained some great reputation for winning trophies and tournaments since the early 60s. The historical background of badminton in Malaysia is a great place to start if you want to understand the game better.

Rules and Regulations of Badminton

For starters, you might need to first know the rules of the game inside out. This section provides the information on the rules of Badminton in which it is easy to understand and provided for in such a way that once you have read this section you could get down to playing the game straightaway. As there have been some changes to the point system of the sport, this section provides you with a chronological understanding of how the game was played before and how the sport is played now. It also includes issues like legitimate equipment as well as the appropriate clothing to play the sport in tournaments. This section also covers the various tournaments contested in the international level.

Tournaments.

This section provides the information on badminton championships and tournaments in Malaysia. District level tournaments, state level championships information are provided here including dates, past winners and implications on the players’ achievements. Other tournaments like Thomas and Uber Cup, the All-England Championships are also reviewed and reported here. Generally, this section provides a background review and in-depth understanding into how importance these tournaments are and how it implicates the players and their ratings in the international badminton arena. Once you know when these tournaments are played, keep a watch out for them and you will appreciate the sport much more.

Badminton gear.

This section provide you with what equipments you will need to play badminton in Malaysia. It includes information like shoes, clothing, rackets, shuttlecocks as well as the appropriate courts to play in. in addition to that, there is also a directory where these retailers are, a short profile of them and where you can purchase your equipments.

This section is divided into two major parts, clothing and equipments. Clothing would be where you can get essential clothing for the game. this could be the badminton brand manufacturers or just casual clothing including advise on what to wear and what not to wear. In the equipments section, you can find out on what you need to get and what type of rackets are suitable for your game as well as reviews on shuttlecocks and others like nets and courts.

Where to play

Playing badminton in Malaysia can sometimes be frustrating, therefore this section is catered to those who are looking for courts and facilities to play the game. This is because badminton courts are sparsely located among specialized courts as well as in within schools. Advise on where you can book the courts and expected booking fees are profiled here. Categorized by districts and price range, you can be sure to find a place to enjoy the sport by browsing through our directory of badminton courts.

Last Updated on Monday, 19 January 2009 15:32