A Prominent Malaysian Leader

As the fourth and most dynamic Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad
will indelible impression on the sands of Malaysia for many years to come. He held the post for 22
years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister, and one of the
longest-serving leaders in Asia.
Born on 20th December, 1925 in Alor Setar, Dr. Mahathir is the son of a teacher. He is the
youngest of nine children of a school teacher and a housewife. His father, Mohamad Iskandar, was
of Indian descent, being the son of a Muslim and a Malay mother, while Mahathir's own mother,
Datin Wan Tempawan Wan Hanafi, was Malay. He is married to Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah binti Haji
Mohamad Ali, they have seven children, four sons and three daughters. From an early age, Tun
Mahathir had the importance of education drummed into him by his father, who was also a strict
disciplinarian.
After his early education at the Maktab Sultan Abdul Hamid in Alor Setar, he enrolled at the
King Edward VII College of Medicine in the University of Singapore. Armed with a MBBS degree in
medicine, he set up his own clinic, the Maha Clinic in Alor Setar. As a doctor, Tun Mahathir came
into close contact with people from variety of social strata and enjoyed a close rapport with them.
He understood their problems. Thus, when he was thrust into the politic limelight, he strove to fulfil
the needs of the people.
He was first catapulted into the world of politics when he became the Member of Parliement for
Alor Setar in 1964. After holding a number of portfolios, including Minister of Education, Minister of
Trade and Industry and Deputy Prime Minister, he finally became the Prime Minister on 16th July,
1981. The country flourished with Dr. Mahathir at the helm of the government. His contributions to
the nation are so immense and par excellence. He has left his mark in every aspect in politics,
economy or education.
Realizing that government-owned enterprises are neither efficient nor profitable, he initiated the
privation policy in 1983. This had immediate effect of cutting down bureaucratic ineptitude and
operational cost while at the same time generating more revenue.
With collapse of the prices of agricultural commodities in the eighties, Tun Mahathir decided that it
was time to shift the nations focus to more profitable areas. Thus, he started the industrialization
programme. Reputed as the countrys top salesman, he showcased Malaysia to investors abroad in
a bid to woo them. As a result of the heavy industrialization drive, major projects like national car
project or PROTON and the steel company, PERWAJA, together with other mega project were
launched one after another. Next, realizing that industrialization would require a good infrastructure,
he set about improving it. The Mahathir era saw a successful completion of the North-South
Highway, the East-West Highway, the Multimedia Super Corridor, the Kuala Lumpur International
Airport in Sepang and many more.
An astute politician, he charted the growth of the countrys progress from the day he took office. He
envisages that Malaysia can only attain the status of a fully developed country if it becomes an

industrialization one and this ambition has been his main agenda during his tenure. With this in
mind, he announced Vision 2020, his most ambitious vision.
Frank and outspoken by nature, Tun Mahathir speak without fear nor favour. This has been the
hallmark of thus much respected statesman. The inefficiency of local and international
organizations has always come under his scrutiny and critism.
It has been almost two decades since Tun Mahathir took over reins of the government. It has
undoubtedly been the golden era for Malaysia with many notable achievements.

A DEMONIC GOLD
These two young, petite meerkats are fixing their gaze, with their inquiring, ball-shaped eyes on a
spectacle that you do not see everyday. They are so mesmerized, and it is as if the meerkats are in
some kind of a trance. They are standing straight and upright, like a soldier waiting for his superior.
The sight is of a small girl around the tender age of five. She has the face of an angel. It is one that
is so pure, and it has a shine that fills the park up with life.
Her skin is very light and smooth. There are no wrinkles, no scars and no blemishes present. It is
as soft as a babys skin, brand new from birth and right out of its mothers womb.
She is like a dove coming down from heaven, and changing its physical looks. Nothing on this
earth can be so perfect, in appearance that is.
There is something unknown about her. It is something that cannot be placed. Her eyes are dark
blue, and they are contrasted by a peculiar green that is encircling the blue. The most catching
thing about her eyes, is that there is a tiny spark of crimson red, tucked beneath the prominent
blue.
The sun is starting to set over the green hills. The park is filled with a gold brilliance that shines its
light on the autumn leaves, rebounding the rays of the sun.
And then the sun goes down. Everything changes with an extremely drastic force. The colours
cease to exist. The leaves on the floor are hiding away, crouching under their superiors, the trees.
The golden colours of autumn have disappeared; they have drifted away into nothing.
The little girls appearance has also changed. You can no longer see her beautiful blonde hair, but
instead long strands of string that have changed to fit in with the dark presence of the night.
It is now the blues hues being imprisoned. Her eyes have changed to a crimson red, surrounding
her pitch black pupils. She is not what she appears when everyone can see her. She is something

evil and dark. She is something that does no good. She is something that destroys lives and takes
away happiness.
What she really is, is something that only she knows, and only she will ever know.

FRIEND
This friend I have is special, whilst young, intelligent and righteous. He lives with me since he was
born, a pleasure to have all these years.The strength to face each day can sometimes be drawn
from knowing him.
When I watch him dribble around with the ball at the street soccer court then knocking it into the
goal leaving the opponent frustrated there is unspeakable pride and joy emitting from the core of
my heart. How this fine young man has grown from a novice soccer player just three years ago to a
forwarder that instill fear to defenders who have to mark him. A elusive player who pass his
opponent with ease and elegant he can match the highest standard of the land.
The fond memories of the time we spend together still lingers in my mind. Bringing him to the
movies, watching him fight with his sisters still sits in my mind. When he is younger, he never kept
still and even climb out of the cradle that is meant to restrain him. That is when he is only two years
old and that time nearly got a spanking from his grand mother.
The coolest transformation is his hair. It uses to be always gelled and groomed into the "curry puff"
look that is the trademark look that signifies his childhood days. Curry puff is a local snacks that
has ultra ordinary puff when fried. Youth has robbed away that and reinstall a new image to befit
the modern time. The "anime" type spike hairstyle is now the replacement. Skinny jeans with a

smart tee shirts is the order of the day when he needs to go for a outing. While I would prefer him
to be in long sleeved shirt and a business pant, his peer may feel out of place with this sort of
strange outfit.
Our favorite chat always centered on his favorite Barclay Premier League Club Chelsea and my
Manchester United Football Club. Our exchange on the matter can turn into a feisty with each not
giving way to the other. Glorified Manchester United has done it once again but the arrival of
Ancelloti this season and the departure of Christano Ronaldo has up the challenge for the rivals.
Every weekend is spent at the soccer field where we conduct soccer lessons for children under
ten. He is my coach while I am his manager and together we managed to keep soccer alive for
these kids who showed up every weekend. Our effort has rewarded us with two championship
through the years and the greatest pride is the one that Chris has played in.
Chris is more of a friend than a son, we spend our time together like most friends do. I am proud of
him both as a friend and a son.

MY MOTHER
About seventeen years ago, a beautiful young woman, named Kari, was trying to adjust and
understand the purpose of her life. She was a typical adolescent, making mistakes and hoping
each lesson would guide her in the right direction of life. At this time, she was living in Germany,
occupied in the US Army, on and off with a boyfriend, and fighting to keep a relationship with her
family, through letters. It may not seem like an ideal situation, but everything in life has a purpose,
the challenge is discovering it. Unlike most adolescents, her life was put into perspective very
quickly. At the age of nineteen, Kari received results from a test, which changed her life forever.
She was pregnant.

In January 1995, at the age of twenty years old, Kari gave birth to a baby girl. Her life now revolved
around her child, Alexis. She got out of her relationship, got a job, and found a safe place for the
two of them. Now living with her mom and step dad, working as a papergirl (newspaper delivery
person), and fighting for divorce, Kari was struggling. It didnt matter though; she made the best of
it.
When Alexis was two, Kari married her husband, Mike. Together, they got a town home. Now, with
a home and family, it may seem like times were great, but there was still a lot of life to be learned
from. Mike was constantly traveling; in fact, he was in Utah for two years after they got married.
Kari was now raising Alexis, working seven days a week, and working to keep her marriage
healthy. As with everything in her life, Kari took sacrifices and made it work.
Fourteen years later, looking at this 36 year old, you would never realize the struggles she has
faced in life. She is a beautiful, young, and caring, mother, friend and wife. She lives in a nice
house, takes care of kids, home-schools Alexis and, her husband is home almost every night. She
has many great qualities, but I think the characteristic that makes her the most unique and genuine
person, is her love and creativity. She was, and is, able to take anything normal and make it
enjoyable.
By now you have probably realized, I am Alexis, her daughter. I have a great relationship with my
mom, something many girls, my age, are lacking. In some ways, its like we grew up together
(although twenty years apart), best friends. She has always provided the loving, but strict mother
figure, which I can rely on, in my life. Her creativity brought me lots of fun times, and cherished
memories, throughout my adolescents. Her strong words and lectures, many she has learned from
in the past, bring me wisdom and guidance for the rest of my life. And her open and loving heart,
gives me a safe place to share my emotions. I never could ask for a better person to spend my
memories with, for they wouldnt be the memories they are, without her.

THE NIGHT MARKET

One of the most interesting places in Malaysia is the night market. You may visit and experience
the night market yourselves. Both locals and foreigners agree that the night market is the most
common feature in the local society.
The night market begins when the vendors arrive in the late afternoon. More and more goods laden
vans arrive to begin a brisk day of business. Most of the vendors busily set out to set up their stalls
respectively in order to get ready for a brisk day of business.
The sun gradually sets and the night market picks up momentum. More cars and vans are arriving.
By now, the stalls are neatly and strategically arranged to entice their customers. There is an
assortment of goods sold ranging from food, toys and clothes, to name a few. A variety of goods is
sold at low prices.
Large rainbow-coloured parasols are used to shade the people from rain and shine. A concoction
of blaring music can be heard in the night market background amidst the constant shouting. It is an
amazing kaleidoscope of sights, sounds, smells and colours.
The night market is known as a haven by local gourmets who can enjoy various kinds of mouthwatering local cuisine. Still more people arrive, they come from all walks of life, mingling freely and
harmoniously. Crowds are walking up and down in an endless stream. Some of them are stopping
by the stalls and haggling before making purchases. Little children tag along, amused and excited.
Sprinklings of tourists join in to experience the lifestyle of typical Malaysian folks.
When night falls, lighted lamps brighten up the place, they add gaiety to this atmosphere, and it is
like a funfair. The night wears on and the traffic of people recedes. Vendors get a chance to rest
their weary legs besides bantering with each other.
By 10.00 pm, all the stalls call it a day. The vendors pack up and close the van doors. One by one,
they leave, leaving behind pieces of papers, plastic bags and discarded boxes. It us an eyesore!
Finally, the night market disappears. The place becomes quite and still once more.
Note: Night market is known as "pasar malam" in Malay language.

MY FAVOURITE TV PROGRAMME
The television (TV) is part and parcel of many households. Therefore, watching television is a
culture of todays modern society. It is a favourite past-time of many people, cutting across the
culture, creed, gender and age. I must admit that I too enjoy sitting glued to the TV as mum often
laments. Since I watch TV whole day long, I dont blame mum. However, whenever I watch my
favourite TV programme she doesnt complain. In fact, she often sits together to watch it, the
National Geographic.
The National Geographic is a well-known documentary programme, focusing mainly on the everchanging world, on Mother Earth and on nature and peoples and creatures that colour it with. Just
the press of a switch and a button and Hey Presto!, the whole world is brought before me, for me
to savour its beauty and wonders. Personally, I am often awed and amazed with them.
I like this programme because it is very educational. It is a window to the world. By watching it, I
can travel, explore and discover the four corners of the world. I have trekked up the highest peak
and conquered Mt. Everest. I have dived down the deepest trenches. I have walked through the
wilderness and be amongst the wild beasts, big and small. Thus, this programme has helped to
expand my horizon and improve my knowledge and experience. I can proudly say I am no more a
frog in the well.
I also enjoy watching the National Geographic because it is entertaining, interesting and
stimulating. I never imagined that such an educational programme can be very enjoyable. I get a
chance to enjoy the kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and colours of the world and its different
peoples, all in the comfort of my own home.
In addition to that, this programme is of very high quality and it is produced by a team of experts, all
are authorities in their own field of interest. The photographic footage is extremely breath-taking
and inspiring. Besides, the narration is very accurate, informative, vivid and descriptive. Thus, I
have never felt restless, distracted or bored watching this programme.

The National Geographic is my favourite programme as it has helped me to grow and mature. I
have watched it since I was a seven-year-old innocent child. Now, I am more sensitive and aware
of the world and Mother Earth. I learn to be more appreciative of Mother Earth and its beauty and
wonders. I am more concern about the preservation and conservation of the world not only now but
also for posterity. In short, the National Geographic has converted me into a more responsible
citizen of the world and a caretaker of Mother Earth.
It is a touching and heart-warming TV programme and I will not hesitate to recommend it to others
so that they too have a chance to savour amazing moments and appreciate and care for the one
and only world we live in.

MALAYSIA, A UNIQUE COUNTRY

Malaysia is a multiracial country. Malaysia has a population of 23.27 million consisting of 61
percent Malays, 30 percent Chinese, 8 percent Indians and 1 percent of other ethnic groups.
Malaysia is unique because of its diversity of races, religions and cultures, the stability of the
country and many places of interests. Besides, there are many international achievements which
are the pride of our nation.
Diversity of races, religions and cultures is a significant characteristic of our nation. Malaysia is a
multiracial country with a rich cultural heritage. Unique to Malaysia is the 'Open House' concept
where during the various cultural and religious festival like Hari Raya, Chinese New Year,
Deepavali, Gawai Day and others, friends and families and even strangers would visit the homes of
those who are celebrating the festival, to wish them well and enjoy the feast prepared by the hosts.
Although the visitors may be from different races, they still can tolerate with each other and live
under the same roof where they celebrate the festival together. This will help to strengthen the ties
among themselves.
Moreover, the stability and peacefulness of Malaysia is also a uniqueness of us. We live
harmoniously in a country where there are no wars and conflicts among Malaysians. War is
dreadful and it may deteriorate humans' lives. We are fortunate that our country is safe and runs off

the war. So, people can live safely here. Somehow, Malaysia is a paradise for those Iraqis or
Pakistanis. Besides, our country is freed from natural disasters such as earthquakes. Earthquakes
may bring death and destroy many buildings. Therefore, Malaysia is unique because of the stability
and peaceful environment.
On top of that, there are many places of interests in country such as beaches, islands and rain
forest. Malaysia's rain forest is considered as the oldest in the world. The diverse species of
animals and plant life continue to excite a great deal of scientific research. Many believe that some
undiscovered plant may hold cures to many currently incurable human diseases. There are many
islands in our country such as Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Redang, Pulau Ketam and many others.
Pulau Langkawi has a lot of historitical informations. Those who are in favour of history can go
there to explore the history of that place. All the beaches in those islands are beautiful. The sand is
soft and white. The accommodation is well-established and that makes those islands ideal places
to visit.
Following this, there are also international achievements of our country. Those achievements
include the existence of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Formula One (F1) racing circuit
and the Petronas Twin Towers. KLIA is unique because it has all that is needed for business,
entertainment and relaxation within its boundaries. The airport is part and parcel of the Multimedia
Super Corridor where high technology industries are being actively developed. Nevertheless, there
is a Formula One Race Track near the airport, so foreign car racing enthusiasts from all over the
world can come for a visit to gather here. Besides that, Petronas Twin Towers which is a building
that soars 452 metres into the sky is once upon a time, the tallest building in the world and yet it is
a national pride to the people of Malaysia.
In short, Malaysia is unique that it has diversity of races, religions and cultures, a stable and
peaceful environment, places of interest and some internal achievements. Those are important
characteristic of our nation. It is rich of cultural heritage; it would be worth to play a visit here.

Haze: A Danger to Health

The haze is a constant phenomenon faced by Malaysia and her neighbouring countries.
The haze is basically pollution of atmosphere, which is clogged with pollutants and other
substances from forest fires.
The haze is a direct effect of forest fire in Kalimantan and other parts of Indonesia due to
slash and burn method of farming. The Indonesian authorities appear to have no power to control
farmers from practising such methods. The haze is further worsened by open burning practised by

most Malaysians. Open-field burning of rice straw by the rice planters and open burning of dried
leaves and garbage done by the public are a few examples that done by Malaysian. Many are
ignorant of the health effects of open burning.
During the haze, hospitals and clinic often report a dramatic increase in respiratory
problems, lung infections and asthma attack. The Air Pollution Index (API) usually indicates the
hazardous and dangerous levels of pollution during this period. The haze has long-term side
effects. Prolonged inhalation of polluted air will result in serious lung infection which particularly
affects the elderly.
The government must play its role to reduce the haze treat. It has to cooperate with the
Indonesian authorities to stamp out forest fires. The culprits must be brought to justice, either
through healthy fine or prison sentence. Constant vigilance would ensure the perpetrators do not
repeat their offence.
The government should also raise the public awareness of the dangers of forest fire. Continuous
campaign of the cause, solutions and steps-need-to-be-taken to reduce the haze need to be
promoted through all types of social media like television, radio, newspaper and even via internet.
The authorities should also provide assistance to farmers and introduce more sophisticated forest
clearing methods.
In Malaysia, strict laws must be imposed to penalise those who practise open burning. Ongoing campaigns on the dangers of open burning should be intensified. Individuals too have a role
to play. They must participate in every campaign and stop burning. Students can advise their
parents not to practice open burning.
Every individual has to remember that we do not own the world, but instead we lent it from
our future generations. We must protect our world so that our grandchildren woulh have a healthy
earth to live.
Ahmad Harun bin Hashim
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

MONEY
It is truly undeniable that in this science and technology millennium, we can hardly live without
money. Even buying something small such as sweet will cost you some money. However, this does
not mean that money can buy happiness, unlike the misconception of most people in the world. In
fact, wealth is a far cry from happiness. If you disagree with me, let's look at the reasons for my
stand.
Firstly, one of the main gates to happiness is to stay healthy. Maybe some people think that when
one is rich, he can be healthy or it does not matter even if they have diseases because these rich
men have lots of money to pay their medication. This is totally wrong. Good health is acquired from
a healthy lifestyle progressively and not in a day. With lots of money we are tend to temp ourselves
to exotic, luxurious food. If this food is taken excessively, it will let to obesity, heart diseases,
diabetes, hypertension and other serious illness. Moreover, rich people are probably lack of
exercise as they hardly walk outdoor due to 24 hours-service debar fetching them about causing
them to be at a higher risk of getting these unnecessarily health problems. How a person can
enjoys his life and feels happy when he is confined to a wheelchair or bed-ridden. He would not
even be glad spending his money and time curing his sickness. Therefore, wealth cannot bring
happiness.
Professionals like doctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, food technologist and accountant earn a lot of
money per month. They are considered the high class citizens who can afford large, expensive
house with huge beautiful gardens. But do they really enjoy the pleasures of life? Most probably not
because they are simply too busy with their work. They frequently burnt the midnight oil in their
work place. It is even more miserable if they have to turn their home into a working place. Most
specialists have to stand-by 24 hours in case of emergency calls from the hospitals. Hence, they
can hardly spend any relax, restful night at their home even if they posse a huge two and a half
storey bungalow with a beautiful garden and artificial waterfall. Successful businessmen may
always have a chance of flying to all parts of the world when they go out station to make business.
However, very few of them can really take it as a holiday as a treat for themselves for their
schedules are always full and they are so stressful with their works. Even fewer businessmen can
ignore urgent, pursuing calls from their clients or office when they are going for holidays or resting.
In other words, one can make lots of money but he may not enjoy even the beauty of nature around
them or the branded, expensive things with them. So what is the use of money when we do not
even enjoy a meal properly and discontented with lives. One with a moderate income can feels
happier if he leads a simple life and be grateful with what he has.
Finally, a children or a teenage brought in moderate family is better than in a rich family. As the
sons or daughters of billionaires, their parents will give them whatever that they want in material.
These children or teenagers get a lot of pocket money from their parents and can afford to buy
many expensive things like branded, latest handset, expensive clothes and branded sport shoes.
But the question is, are they happy if their parents are always working with only an Indonesian
maid to accompany them. If they are asked to choose between wealth and love from their parents, I

believe that they were undoubtedly choose love. A healthy family is not created for the children.
These children mentally are not as healthy as those being cared and loved by their parents.
Children need parents who can listen to their problems and give them words of wisdom, teaching
then day by day. Parents who are not rich may not be able to buy branded things to satisfy their
children but with more communication and understanding, these teenagers will understand the
difficulty of their parents in earning money, learning to be thrifty. In short, money does not promise
a happy, caring family.
Money may be able to buy a lot of things but not love, friendship, health and others. These are the
main ingredients for a happy life. Thus, it is a controversy if money can bring happiness. Even, if
we can afford many things we desired with lots of money, we may not be happy and enjoy our lives
if we are always dissatisfied with what we had, yearning for more. Thus, I stand firm that money
cannot bring happiness.

CELL PHONE-ONE OF OUR GREATEST TECHNOLOGIES MISUSED

Cell phones have lost their meaning over the years. These small devices were once developed to
get in contact with someone else in case of emergencies, and now talking on the phone while
driving has turned out to be a way of life for millions of American drivers. More than 85 percent of
the 100 million cell-phone subscribers frequently talk on the phone during driving.
(www.smartmotorist.com) Talking on the cell phone while driving should be illegal, because of the
dangers they cause. Driving while using the cell phone is one of the major problems here in the
US. Cell phones should not be used while driving. This matter is too dangerous to let it go
unnoticed.
According to the essay, Yes, Prohibit Their Use, which appeared on the congressional quarterlys
web site on March 16, 2001, the Harvard Center for risk analysis printed a study in 1999. They
appointed a crash risk factor to using cell phones. In the summer of 2000 it came out to 450 to
1,000 fatalities each year. The NHTSH says that for every fatality, there are 666 property-damage
and injury-producing crashes. There are about 300,000 and 650,000 different crashes due to cell
phones! This same essay states that Japan is one of the 14 countries banning the use of handheld
cell phones while driving. The accidents caused by the use of cell phones dropped by 75 percent
the next month, proving cell phones are not necessary parts of the driving nature.
There are major dangers connected with driving and cell phone use. Drivers have to take their eyes
off the road while dialing. Also, drivers can get so deep into their conversations that their ability to
concentrate may be dangerously limited. This jeopardizes the safety of the people inside the
vehicle, and the pedestrians outside. In order to drive safely, the driver should be able to put 100%
of his or her focus on the road. Cell phones are simply a huge distraction while driving.
It is understandable that there are some cases where the use of a cell phone is needed. In these
cases, I agree with the author of Yes, Prohibit Their Use, the driver should pull-over somewhere
safe to use the phone. If someone receives an incoming call, he should wait until the car has come
to a complete stop. Then he should proceed to use the phone. If he feels that the emergency is

urgent enough to take action right away, then the person should use the hands free headset. Only
in emergencies should cell phones be used.
Some people argue that there are other distractions other than cell phones. While using a cell
phone when driving may not be the most unsafe distraction, studies prove that it is the most
common cause of car crash accident, and common cause of death here in the US.
The use of cell phones while driving should be banned in Philadelphia, because many people die
due to distraction of cell phones. Cell phone distraction causes 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries
in the United States every year. (www.livescience.com/technology). Another reason to not use the
cell phone while driving is devastating the many lives of the victims and their families in the case of
an accident.
When driving, cell phones should not be allowed. Help the statistics decrease not increase.

The Importance of Studying English

It is a big concerned for teenagers nowadays as they are unaware of the importance of
English language as they tend to ignore to learn the language. Students attitude towards the
language is also crucial to make sure that these teenagers can face the future world better by
learning English language as it is an international language.
Although the government has repeatedly told us of the importance of English, many
students are still not bothered about studying it seriously. There is also a campaign that still on to
make all the Malaysian becomes a better English learner, which is Enhance Proficiency in Bahasa
Malaysia, Strengthen the English. English is the most important and the most useful language in
the world today. There are many reasons why you should study the language properly.
First and foremost, English will definitely help you a lot when you want to further studies.
Almost all books at university are written in English in all subjects. Plus, it is a compulsory for any
candidate to pass English with credit before entering any universities. So, if you are poor in
English, you will blow you chance for better education or worse, you are going to have a big
problem studying at university.

The second reason why you have to study English well is that it will help you to get a job.
When you go for a job interview, the interviewer will surely talk to you in English. The first
impression you should give in order to success and have the job is, to respond in English fluently.
Your chances of getting the job are very slim if you stutter while interviewing.
A good command in of English will also help you greatly in your job. If the company you
work is actively involved in international trade, you have to speak to prospective customers in
English. Miscommunication might occur if your English is bad. And this will put your company at
risk and you will likely be dismissed if this happen.
Good English will also help you a lot when you travel. Every country in the world studies
English. Even the roadside stall-holders in China speak fairly good English! At least some of the
people you meet on your travels in other countries can understand English. The language is
certainly practical when you are lost in your trip. Communication problem will not happen if you can
converse well in English. Inevitably, English is one of the languages used in any airport in the world
in making announcement. Knowing English well, therefore, make travelling overseas easier.
Besides all these, entertainment is one of the major advantages you will experience if you
good in English. You will enjoy televisions best programmes. We must admit that many of the best
programmes are produced by the Americans and British companies. High self confidence
influenced by the programmes will indirect inculcate in yourself when you are fluent in the
language. Quality time is worthily spent if you understand and enjoy the programmes.
Based from all the above elaboration, I hope that students will see the importance and
realise how importance the language is for their own future. Although it is a second language in our
country, it is now a main language all over the world.

THOUGHTS ON SHARING
Some of us may be selfish to share our study tips yet deliberately disturbing the others while they
are doing their works. Some might agree with such an attitude as a secret weapon for crucial
examination namely UPSR, PMR and SPM. But don't you agree that sharing is actually the
happiest thing we can do? We can share meaning that we have the capability. Sharing brings more
knowledge and ideas to be exchanged. Nobody will improve much if they are reluctant to share. In
fact, when we initiate to share, we will definitely get more and more feedback which may be beyond

our knowledge. 3 people are better than only 1. More minds contribute more thoughts. That's why
group discussion is highly recommended for it is an proven effective way to catalyst our
improvement of study.
Study is only a part of our life routine and being student is merely our temporary role . Actually that
time is our precious moment to develop into a better person. One cannot know and experience
everything with limited ages . However, we can gain unlimited knowledge and lesson once we start
to share and exchange. By sharing, we know more, we continue our learning and without we can
realise , we have fostered good friendship and become a better individual. Let's have a very simple
example,every of us owns one box of biscuits. Every box of biscuits have different flavour. If we are
kind enough to reciprocate our biscuits with each other, then we get to taste a variety flavour of
biscuits. Similarily, sharing and exchanging is something mutually profitable for every of us.
Through sharing,we apply our knowledge and subsequently we gain more. Do share your
knowledge with others as if you intend they share theirs with you. Only those who are generous to
share and humble to keep on learning deserve to possess more power, wealth and knowledge.
Being students,we are still learning and painting our lives with endless colour and school should be
the safest platform for us to practice our behaviour. Here,sharing makes more sense to
complement each other. Nothing can be accomplished without a cohesive teamwork. One cannot
be successful without any assistance provided by the others. Frankly,have you shared your
fortune,wealth and knowledge with your friends? If not, try your best whenever you are still able to
do so. When we are stepping into the working world, seldom do we have such an opportunity to
share and enjoy anxiety-free student lives. A real success is more than just a straight A result or
thousands and one certificates but whether one really enjoys the process towards success. And
sharing will be a must for the particular joyful process.

FAITH
Feeling thankful is how I feel now. The greatest present to receive is the sense of content and
gratitude that I feel. No matter how much I earn or the value of properties I owe, without sharing,
how life can be?
Few years back when I was in school, my mind was set on money and branded items. No matter
how badly life has for me, nothing can bring me further away from my set-mind. From many
hardships, I struggle for a presence, a name, a status. I need to let people know what I have and
what I can achieve.
As time passes and sky is unlimited, people change so do I. I turn to God. I turn to my family. I turn
to my faith. Nothing can make me feel more content than myself. I need to satisfy my own need
before I make my way to the world. Love, Peace and Happiness are what I believe now. As I
mention earlier on, faith is the tool for all lives. Imagine a world without faith? How can one trust
someone or something? Take for an example a relation between two sexes. Both need to gain the
trust and belief before embarking a journey together. Its a journey of understanding as well as
respect. Nothing can bring two down with the concrete tools both have.
No matter how much money is flowing in my bank accounts or how many properties waiting in my
list, as long as I dont feel content with myself, nothing would. All these are material visions that
count only for a short period of happiness. I want a long lasting happiness. A happiness that can
be shared by everyone even passer-by.
I turn my life to myself, family and GOD. It revolves with them. Not that Im a 100% believer in God
but somehow or another, it smooths my daily life whenever I trust on something. I believe what
comes around goes around in life. Why one should feels frustrated and irritated when aim is not
reached? Why? Ask yourself deep in your heart? Is it worth the temper-rush? The best way to do is
to look at the problem with a smile on your face and a relax heart. Turn back and dont let your
anger out from your box. Think appreciation that mistakes are made and told to you. All you need
to do: CHANGE.
It is as simple as ABC.
In life, if only one can recognize the significant of Trust, Understanding, Faith and Love our world is
in its greatest condition.

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is one of Asia's major aviation hubs and is a
destination in itself. It is located at the top of the southern corridor of Peninsular Malaysia,
bordering the states of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan. It is situated in the Sepang district,
approximately 50 km from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. This RM 9 billion airport was opened by
his majesty, the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar on June 27, 1998. The airport which covers
10 000 hectares of land took less than 5 years to build. It has a capacity to handle 25 million
passengers and 1.2 million tonnes of cargo annually.
Despite its mammoth size, it is user-friendly and as our former Prime Minister, Tun Dr.
Mahathir Mohamad pointed out, it is not just an airport but a piece of art delicates to beauty as well
as the environment. It is often described as the airport in the forest, forest in the airport because it
is a futuristic structure set in rainforest landscaping. Lush tropical forests, with its diverse and exotic
flora, skirt the entire airport structure.
The control tower, standing at 130 metres, is one the tallest in the world. The colourful flora
and the cascading waterfalls are part of spectacular and breathtaking sight which can be viewed
from the Super View Corridor. Moving through the airport complex provides the visitor with
glimpses of different forest highlands, swamp, bamboo and multicoloured flora.
The five-level Main Terminal building which is 241 000 squares metres, is located right at
the heart of the airport complex. The building with its futuristic design of glass and steel is both the
entry and exit point of passengers. On the top of the building is the departure concourse, and other
facilities such as foreign exchange counters and international telephone facilities.
The Satellite Building where passengers make connections to other international flights is
linked to the Main International Building by an automated train shuttle. The Satellite Building
houses lounges, prayers rooms, duty free shops and a 80-room hotel for transit passengers.

The KLIA will be the countrys nucleus that will spearhead business and trade. It is
expected to provide 30 000 jobs and reap economic benefits for the country. The successful
completion of the airport well ahead of schedule reflects the ability of Malaysians to build a worldclass airport that has become the pride of the country.

Social Networking Website

A large number of internet users have joined social networking websites. A social network service
is an online service, platform, or site that focuses on building and reflecting of social networks or
social relations among people. For example is for those who wants to share interests and, or
activities. A social network service essentially consists of a representation of each user which
known often as a profile, his or her social links, and a variety of additional services.
Most social network services are web based and provide means for users to interact over the
internet, such as e-mail and instant messaging. Online community services are sometimes
considered as a social network service. In a broader sense, social network service usually means
an individual-centered service whereas online community services are group-centered. Social
networking sites allow users to share ideas, activities, events, and interests within their individual
networks.
In the last five years, they have been growing up more and more popular. This increase in their
popularity has led to a large number of members.

One of the many reasons why Yahoo!, MySpace and Facebook social networking websites have
increased in popularity is due to the fact that they cover a wide variety of different topics, issues
and interest. They do not just focus on one particular group of individuals or one particular issue.
Their policy is to invite as many types of internet users to join as possible. By this, it gives members
a wide selection of online friends to choose from.
If you are looking to join a social networking website that is more focused on creating friendships or
partnerships between internet users preferable with the same interests, then you will want to focus
on social networking websites. They have a particular focus. The prevalent websites focus on
important issues, topics and hobbies, such as pet owners, religion travel and others. So before you
join, think of an issue you are interested in and sign up for the website that focuses on that issue.
What really sets them apart from other websites? What is so special about them? These are
questions which have been asked by many who show interest in joining. Primarily, it is the
community. As mentioned, such social networking sites tend to focus on a particular topic, issue or
hobby. This means that if you are a keen traveller and you would like to speak to other keen
travellers, you will want to join a travellers networking sites.
The difference between these social networking sites and traditional ones is that you will
automatically be paired with hundreds, if not thousands, of other internet users who share the
same interests, views or beliefs as you. This is a big bonus to the members.
Another benefit to joining the social networking website is that you are, in a way, safer than those
who are members of other networks. Most of them require activation before joining the site. Before
activation can occur, many users are required to state their reasons for wanting to join the network
or they may be required to fill out a small questionnaire pertaining to determine whether or not they
have a genuine interest in the topic focused on by the network in question. By pairing you with a
group of individuals who share the same beliefs, views and interests as you do is advantageous to
members. It means that you do not have to spend hours researching a person or speaking to them
just to learn what they are or are not interested in. Therefore, this enables you to jump right in and
start making friends, almost as soon as you are granted access to the site that you have chosen.
This service gives the social networking websites a great edge over other websites.

Pollution
Pollution is an issue of concern in the modern world that we live in today. There are many types of
pollution, namely air, water and noise. Pollution in our environment will undoubtedly affect our
quality of life. Our naturally beautiful world becoming ugly because it is suffering from the effects of
environmental pollution. Pollution can also cause various health problems and other negative
effects.

Air pollution is caused by the emission of toxic gases from vehicles, factories and open burning.
Nowadays, there are more and more vehicles on the road as society gets more affluent. More and
more people strive to have a better quality of life by having the convenience of driving to their
destinations instead of taking public transportation. Automobiles provides transport to millions
people around the world to enable them to travel to their workplace, school and other places,
therefore, the air around us is getting more polluted by the carbon dioxide that is emitted. Carbon
monoxide is another type of gas which harmful to the environment as it can cause the reduction of
oxygen in the bloodstream.
Another example of contributor to the air pollution is the manufacturing factories. The
manufacturing of products in factories to meet the growing demand of society is also causing air
pollution. Factories release toxic gases to the environment. Some factories also use coal to
generate heat and energy. As a result from the burning of coal, carbon dioxide is released into the
environment.
Besides factories, many people are still practising open burning as a way of disposing their
household wastes. Although burning our household wastes is a convenient way of getting rid of our
rubbish, it is harmful to the environment as it contributes to the worsening of the air quality. As a
result, air pollution causes people to suffer from health problems such as chest pain and asthma. In
extreme cases, people can contract lung cancer.
Water pollution is also a problem that we are currently facing. The marine life is the first to
suffer from water pollution as they depend on the nutrients in the water to survive. As a result, we
are robbed of beautiful sea corals and unique species of fishes. Besides ruining our marine
heritage, the disappearance of marine life will affect the livelihood of fishermen, not to mention our
source of food. Water pollution is caused by harmful waster from industries, farms and sewerage
systems which are dumped into our sources of water such as rivers and lakes. This irresponsible
act contaminates our drinking water and can cause serious health problems and can even
culminate in death.
Noise pollution is another form of pollution. Noise from heavy machinery and vehicles can
cause hearing problems and in extreme cases, deafness. As there is growing number of vehicles
on the road, we are exposed to noise pollution every day. The government in advanced countries
encourage their citizens to take the public buses and trains by providing an affordable and efficient
transportation system. This effort discourages people from driving their private vehicles and
consequently reduces the number of vehicles on the road.
We must work together to reduce pollution so that the future generations can live in a
healthy, unpolluted environment. As the saying goes, precaution is better than cure. Lets hands on
hands together by recycle and conserve the world for the better future.