The Star Online: Metro: Central
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| Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:33 AM PDT They may naively think what they do is "cool" but drawing graffiti indiscriminately is nothing but vandalism. One of the latest to fall victim to such thoughtless acts is the mural in Jalan Sultan that calls for heritage preservation. The mural painstakingly painted by 60 artists and art students from various ethnic groups is now spoilt by meaningless doodles and scribbles. A carpark attendant nearby said the vandals must have done their act at night because he was always there during the day. The artists, many in their golden years and travelled to the site from different parts of the country, braved the sweltering heat and long hours to paint the mural in conjunction with The Star's "Preserve Our Heritage" campaign held in October last year. Before that, it was only a dilapidated wall. However, if vandalism and public apathy continue, it will return to its old state very soon. We urge everyone to help stop vandalism to protect what little heritage is left to us. |
| Posted: 03 Sep 2012 05:32 AM PDT THE Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) has drawn up the "MAB Strategic Plan" to develop the organisation further in a more intensive manner, in order to provide a wider range of services in Malaysia. MAB president Datuk Dr Abdullah Malim Baginda said the plan consisted of 12 points. "The 12-point targets are very much in line with the Govern-ment's Economic Transformation Programme (ETP). "The MAB council aims to achieve the plan between 2012 and 2020. It is to coincide with the realisation of the country's aim to be a developed nation, by providing innovative programmes for the visually impared." Among the aims of the plan, he said, were to set up MAB branches throughout the country and to upgrade the MAB training facilities to college level. He added that the Gurney Training Centre (GTC) would undergo some changes including upgrading works by the year 2014. "MAB also plans to embark on suitable enterprises that benefit the visually impaired. "The organisation has set up a cooperative society for the blind in June this year, and will kick off the planned activities when it is officially registered," said Dr Abdullah. He also said MAB welcomed any support, whether in cash or kind, besides constructive suggestions from any party as long as the suggestions would benefit the blind. "To succeed, we need help and support from everyone including government agencies, the private sector and the public," he said, adding that the "MAB Strategic Plan" would cost approximately RM500mil to implement. |
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