KTM ~ Who Was The Dump and Who Was The Dumper.

Dear Hotline / The Sun / The NST Team

When KTMB introduced the extended Komuter service to Batu Caves, I lauded the move. This would make it so much more convenient for me to travel to work and there would be one less car on the road with a sole driver contributing to the mass traffic jams that KL is so famous for.

It was indeed timely as the government is trying its level best to get the Rakyat to use the public transportation system. My idea was to park at the Batu Cantonment station, take the komuter to KL Sentral and switch to the LRT to get to my place of work at Jalan Pantai.

1)Everything was fine until 1^st September, when some smarty pants in KTMB decided to impose a parking fee of RM5/hour. Can you imagine how much one would have to pay to park the minimum of 10 hours (8hrs at work +2 hours travelling time).

2) To add insult to injury, those using the Touch n Go for the journey are charged RM2 instead of the normal fee of RM1. The reason given is that the money is remitted late to KTMB by Touch n Go. This policy was introduced without any prior warning to the commuters.

In case 1- we now have a vast empty parking space within the KTMB station and the commuters have resorted to parking their cars on the side of the road leading to the station and along the roads within the adjacent housing area. 

This is a very dangerous situation as the area is isolated and there have been case of snatch thefts and cars have been broken into.  

Case 2- Why must the commuter be made to pay extra for what is clearly a lack of business partnership between KTMB and Touch n Go. Other service providers depend on other financial institutions / channels for collection of their monthly payments but in no case is the customer burdened with extra charges. 

The company instead pays the collection party a commission for the effort. Furthermore have you personally been to the ticketing counters at KL Sentral during the peak hours? We are rushing to get to the trains on time and that is why we choose to use the Touch n Go instead of wasting our time queuing to buy the tickets .

I sincerely hope the person / persons concerned in implementing these ridiculous policies will keep in mind the governments vision of introducing a cheap and efficient public transportation system and not burden the Rakyat with these exorbitant charges so that the staff of KTMB can enjoy fat bonuses at the end of the year.

Thank you

   

lyndcruz     

   

LYNETTE CAROLINE D'CRUZ

Ic no: 590930-10-6112

Address: BB9, Jalan Terolak 2

Taman Bamboo

Ctc No; 03-22404352

Email address: lynette2tm.com.my

lvbala said,

Above article above was sent to me by one of the caretakers. I am publishing with the concern and hope from KTM to make some changes and look into the need and the trouble faced by Rakyat. 

The Rakyat is contributing everyday to the country and it is not  fare to burden them further. RM1 is a big issue for the poor and needy.

The Rakyat has been paying double for KTM service compare to bus fares. Even RM1 were collected for motor parking such as in Rawang. 

The cabinet ministers should look into this issues or the cabinet shall be look into by rakyat in the next election.

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lvbala

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Anwar in South

Habib RAK: Be a 'Greater Malaysian' - I like that. It resonates well and it moves me. This speech by Anwar Ibrahim is more positive and raises his ability to motivate Malaysians to strive harder for a greater Malaysia. It appeals to the generosity within us to give and share. I do think that this theme should be furthered.

WandererAUS: A handful of 'professional samsengs' from Umno who shouted "buntut, khianat" was that the only response Umno can offer? Surely, it takes more that this cheap shot to knock down the champion for a greater Malaysian.

There was never any doubt in Anwar's message, spoken as a true Malaysian... a vision for a better country and for its people - a Malaysia for all Malaysians immaterial of race and religion, a country with room for all who wish to prosper together.

Umno feared this man who have paid a high price for his sins for being an ex-Umno member.alis

Kgen: Anwar gives the same message to all races unlike BN which spews out different messages to different races. How many Umno politicians will go to a Malay crowd and tell them to fight for the rights of all Malaysians regardless of their race or religion?

They will be talking about Malay rights and tell them to beware of non-Malays threatening Malay rights while to a Chinese crowd, Umno will be mouthing equality and fair treatment.

Cala: Bravo. 'You are a greater Malaysian'. This newly-coined slogan of Anwar together with his 'Save Malaysia' slogan sit well in Lim Guan Eng's Middle Malaysia motto, and blend seamlessly with Zaid Ibrahim's Pakatan Rakyat framework proposed earlier.

I can see a lot of efforts have gone into all the three components of election tools and no doubt they will be well-received. Clearly Pakatan is practicing an inclusive policy for every ethnic group. Who else but Anwar is the hope of a better Malaysia?

Sarawakian: His message is simple but very effective and is appropriate for all races. The opposition should stick to this especially when addressing rural and semi-rural crowd.

Keep at it so that it will become a common theme. Let the BN use whatever dirty tricks they are capable of because at the end of the day, people will not be swayed by them.

Everyone wants a better future for themselves and their children. The BN is now painting themselves as a rouge government akin to the Burmese junta by their action and words.

Satinah Osman: To the initiated, there is no difference between Malaysia and Burma. Only the strategies are different. The end is the same. But some of Burma's brutalities are coming to the forefront in the country and this does not foretell a bright future for our children and future generations.

Aramsa: Between devil and the deep blue sea, I would choose an unknown angel rather than a known devil. The devil in Umno/BN is beyond redemption. The unknown angel in Pakatan is the next alternative choice.

There is no option but to save this country from the plunderers and from our messed-up institutions. Selamatkan Malaysia.

SaveMalaysia: Great speech, Anwar. This is what rational and progressive Malaysians want to hear. Pakatan is the way to go to save Malaysia economically and from the narrow mindedness of the false protectors of race, religion and rulers... and two decades of misrule.

Geronimo: The Malays must now make it their credo by ridding themselves of the corruptive practices of Umno who have been ripping them off for the last many decades.

It's time for all good men to come to the aid of his country, and at the end of the day, bear in mind what Sir Winston Churchill said, "Never in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few."

The above is a selection of comments posted by Malaysiakini subscribers. 

The voice of the public shall reflect the inner voice of the core. Make the your choice in the next GE.

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Malaysian Malaysia ~ 1 Malaysia

1. “The Malays and Umno members will have to understand the fight and struggle of the Chinese and Indians, and in turn, they will also have to understand our struggle. Well said by Mohd Zin in the BN Selangor State Convention. 

  

He added, “The Malay problem is also a problem to the Chinese and the Indians. If this was our understanding in the formation of Barisan Nasional, why can't we make that compromise now,” said Mohd Zin.

2. Later in the evening the PM said “I don't want opposition from any component party. I want us to win as BN. If we lose, not only MIC will lose, BN too,” he said to a roar of applause among the 1,500 state grassroots leaders who turned up for the meeting.

3. The Selangor BN convention was marked with controversy after 15 representatives from the Kapar MCA division walked out of the event shortly after the opening ceremony.

Kapar MCA division chief Song Kee Chai told Malaysiakini that division representatives were outraged that the coalition's maiden state convention was preceded by the singing of the Umno anthem, soon after the BN anthem.

“This convention is organised in the name of BN, not Umno. So singing the Umno song does not reflect BN and the 1Malaysia spirit,” he said when contacted this afternoon. (No.3 Reported in Malaysiakini)

lvbala said,

Three and very convincing, something is very wrong somewhere. Can anyone smell it? 

Initially, as a Malaysian, I totally agree with PM's words which sounds truly Malaysian. His idea was understood by Mohd Zin as well. Amazingly, someone is repeating PM's word and idea which was truly what the rakyat wants.

But what happens later? As said by Kapar's MCA division chief, “This convention is organised in the name of BN, not Umno. So singing the Umno song does not reflect BN and the 1Malaysia spirit,” 

The whole system was raped. Than someone from BN was blaming Malaysiakini for the hoo and ha ha. It doesn't make sense at all.

As I look at the whole situation, the whole transformation which was initiated by PM will go into vain. If changes doesn't come from inside (BN) than the whole idea need to be scraped. 

PM need to keep chanting his mantra repeatedly for those to listen. Consistency and time may be the alternative way for PM from now till the next GE13. 

Either they change or they will be changed.

Thoughts for today

by,

lvbala

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All England

Datuk Lee Chung Wei made us proud again when he bagged his first ever All England title on Sunday. 

He beat Japan's Kenichi Tago to score the gold medal in a 21-19, 21-19 win.

Further more, Datuk Lee Chong Wei Malaysia won the 100th All-England badminton tournament after seven attempts. 

Again it was proven we are able to conquer the world if we have the determination and positive thinking. 

Being sincere on what we are into, never to hope anything in return but keep on trying for the best.

Congratulation Datuk Lee Chong Wei!! Bravo young man.

by,

lvbala

What being a Malaysian is all about

A day  in the life of an ordinary Malaysian — By Mariam Mokhtar

DEC 14 — I wake up and retrieve the newspaper lodged in the letter-box. My “Keling paperman” has delivered it faithfully, come rain or  shine..

I go to the kitchen and make breakfast. Into the toaster goes the bread sent to my home, the previous afternoon, by my “Keling rotiman”. It has been made by the local bakers, the FBI — Federal Bakery Ipoh — owned by a mamak.

But if I am out for breakfast, it is usually a roti canai at my local Indian’s. Followed by a char koi snack from “auntie”, a Chinese lady.

Halfway through the morning, the sound of a horn alerts me that Ah Fatt, our “grocer on wheels”, has arrived. He brings me fresh vegetables,  fish and the usual dried condiments.

Once a month, our local “Keling botolman” comes round to collect our empty bottles. Our “Cina paper” too comes to collect the old newspapers.

My neighbour comes round with some pisang grown in her garden. She is Indian, married to a Chinese policeman. I am grateful for his tips on how to keep my house secure. When my ubi kayu harvest is plentiful, I’d go round and return her kind gesture.

I have a gardener. His name is Velu. From the name, you can guess he is Indian. He is much adored by my children. If my son is not in his room, I know where to find him — under the mango tree, in the garden, sharing chapatti, dhall and “tapau” teh tarik with Velu. I told my son off for demolishing Velu’s packed breakfast, but Velu was happy to share his meal. Both were sporting toothless grins — Velu has no teeth and can’t afford dentures. My toddler has just lost his two front teeth.
 

I’ve no idea what they chat and laugh about. Sometimes not a lot of gardening gets done. But who cares? At least they're happy. When Velu died, my son was distraught. He had been with our family for decades and refused to be pensioned off.

My general practitioner for the usual coughs and colds is Chinese. All women have a gynaecologist — mine is Indian. And my dentist is Chinese. These people provided services to my parents in the past, and I simply carried on with them. No complaints. Good service.
Reasonable fee.


I did go to a Malay doctor once, but he was more interested in “tackling” my younger sister. I dismissed his lack of professionalism as testosterone driven. He was still a bachelor then. And on the second visit, years later, he was fishing for information about other members of my family. 

One personal question might be excusable.
But twice is too much of a coincidence. I never did return to him. In my eyes, his professional conduct was compromised by these intrusions.  I know I shouldn’t be generalising, but this was my personal experience.

When I had to be admitted to hospital, the surgeon who operated on me was Indian. The nurses were either Chinese or Indian.

I once had to use the services of a lawyer — an Indian.

The person who supplies me with stationery is a Chinese woman married to an Indian man. She once supplied my father’s business with his office stationery needs.

When I once had a leaky water tank, the plumber who successfully mended it was an Indian. He now takes care of all the house’s plumbing repairs. He was my parents’ plumber too.

When my house needed new electrical wiring, the electrician was a Chinese person. When I needed outside electrical work to be done, the electrician was Indian. Both had provided long-term services to the family.

Before Raya, I would go to my Chinese tailor to make my baju kurung. My hair is cut by a Chinese woman. As before, these people once supplied my mother, all her tailoring and hair-grooming requirements. My father’s barber is an Indian.

Again, before Raya, my mother’s Chinese friends at work would send tins of “love letters”, kueh kapit, for us to enjoy and serve at our open house.
 

And early on Raya day itself, several plates of pie tee would arrive and my father’s Indian colleagues would send a big pot of chicken curry and putu mayam.
 

The dining table groans with our rendang and the contributions from our friends, of all races and religions.

For several decades, until my parents were too old and infirm to receive guests, we would have an open house that was a riot of people sporting various national costumes. A real melting point — a true reflection of Malaysia .

These people once provided my grandparents and my parents essential services. Either that, or they were colleagues at work, or friends from their younger days.

They, who have grown old alongside my grandparents and parents.

And now, people are telling me that these non-Malays whom I have grown up with and who have remained friends, through thick and thin, are second-class citizens..?

That they do not deserve to be Malaysians? That they are far inferior to me?

So am I to believe that should my neighbour’s husband, a Chinese, make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, that his life is not as valuable as a Malay policeman’s?

Who are these self-serving, self-righteous bigots kidding?

GOD  BLESS MARIAM MOKHTAR (WHOEVER SHE IS) WITH GOOD HEALTH,  HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY ALWAYS !!

SHE  IS THE EPITOME OF A TRUE MALAYSIAN. WE DON'T NEED THE  PM'S "1MALAYSIA VISION" BCOZ WE HAVE BEEN AND WILL ALWAYS BE MALAYSIAN, FOR THE LAST 52 YEARS AND FOR  GENERATIONS TO COME.

This is what Malaysia's Malaysian is all about. We lived and we shared this prosperity since the day one. We lived as one. We respect and depends on each other in our daily cor. 

Never we came up with a different among us. There was a saying said, "berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjing". We have worked as a team and achieved what we have now.

But all this was forgotten and today everyone is claiming this is my country and you are pendatang. We are the Bumiputras and you are not belong here.

The rakyat who hold the citizenship is been given quota system but everyone are requested to pay equally. (eg. Education, Own property, Tax, fees, Tolls and Summons)

Most Malaysians have forgotten what we borrowed, what we are, where we came from, what belongs to us and what belongs to them.

They have forgotten one for all and all for one. 

by,

lvbala

Happy Chinese New Year ~ lvbala

Gong Xi Fa Chai to all Malaysian Chinese brothers and sisters. Lets be united as Malaysian in one. Lets be truly Malaysian. Lets stand for justice for all in this land. 

Being Malaysian in the heart of all are the essence of wealth and peace in this land. Lets roar like a tiger as one.

Happy Chinese New Year

from,

lvbala & family