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New 1Malaysia Clinic provides efficient, low cost service
Orang asli pupils emerge as robotic tourney winners
Penggeram poor folk receive cash aid for children

New 1Malaysia Clinic provides efficient, low cost service

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 07:05 PM PST

JOHOR BARU: Coping with the pain in her left foot has become a little easier these days for senior citizen Heng Hang Ngoh, who gets her dressing changed daily at the 1Malaysia Clinic nearby her home.

Heng, 63, said previously, she had to travel quite far to get her dressing changed, but was grateful for the setting up of the 1Malaysia clinic near her home in Laman Tasik Harmoni, Taman Redang here.

"It hurts whenever I walk and I am grateful that I can now visit the nearby clinic," she said.

She added that the staff was also very helpful and friendly but stressed that it was the subsequently lower costs that were helping her cope the most.

"Previously, my hospital bill used to go up to RM1,000 to RM2,000 a month but now I don't have to pay anything," she said, adding that the service was quite efficient as well.

Housewife Yusimah Yusof, 42, said she is grateful for the opening of the 1Malaysia Clinic.

"I have to get Tuberculosis shots daily and it was a hassle to travel to the hospital every day," she said, adding that she could not drive and had to depend on public transportation.

She added that it usually took her more than an hour to get to the nearest hospital by bus and it was very tiring.

"I not do not have to go trough the hassle now and I am very happy," said the mother of 11, aged between three and 26.

The clinic's assistant medical officer A. Suresh said the staff of six were getting good feedback from nearby residents.

"We unofficially opened the clinic in August and have received more than 120 patients so far," he said, adding that the figures were steadily increasing.

Suresh said most patients drop by the clinic seeking treatment for fever, cough, flu or to have their dressing changed.

Pasir Gudang MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin who officially launched the opening of the clinic on Nov 3 said it was proof that the government was looking into the welfare of the people.

"We do not only talk about welfare like certain parties but we act accordingly," he said, adding that due to positive feedback, all the 1Malaysia Clinics would be extending their services to include health screenings as well.

Mohamed Khaled said that the screenings would help patients identify early symptoms of non-contagious diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart diseases.

Orang asli pupils emerge as robotic tourney winners

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 07:05 PM PST

NUSAJAYA: Two orang asli pupils "thrashed" 3,500 other participants from 120 schools nationwide by winning the national level Battlebot Pintar competition held at the Legoland Malaysia Theme Park here.

Year five pupils, Nasri Jasnin and Marfizal Tayot of SK Bukit Cheding (Asli) in Banting, Selangor showed composure and tremendous skill by beating their two opponents from SK Paka 3, Terengganu in a nail-biting finale.

For their winning effort, Nasri and Marfizal walked away with RM2,000 money for their school and each of them received RM300 cash, Lego products, a trophy and certificate.

"Last year, we also took part in the tournament but we didn't make it to the final rounds and this victory erased our previous heartache," said Nasri when met at the prize-giving ceremony.

Pupils which took part in the competition were divided into a team of two where they were required to assemble a car made from Lego bricks.

Once they finished assembling the car, the participants had to knock off their opponents out of the ring within three minutes; the team which were were able to win the two rounds would then proceed to the next level.

Marfizal, who dreams of becoming a soldier, said that winning the competition was a sweet moment for him.

"This is the first time that I have ever been outside Banting and hopefully this victory would not stop me from achieving my dream," he said.

Meanwhile, their teacher, Tajuddin Mat Disa, 37, said that he was very proud of the two boys' achievement despite not having sufficient preparation.

"During the tournament, we watched other teams closely and their strategies during battles.

"I have always told them that if they believe in beating other pupils, they would win the competition," he said.

The robotic tournament attracted 3,500 participations from 120 Pintar adopted schools nationwide.

Penggeram poor folk receive cash aid for children

Posted: 13 Nov 2012 07:06 PM PST

BATU PAHAT: A smiling couple stood out from the crowd at the MCA mega dinner held at the Grand Seaview Restaurant here recently.

Mohd Salleh Mohamad, 47, and his wife Salinah Dollah, 46, were probably the only Malay guests at the event.

They were there to receive RM600 cash aid on behalf of their son, Mohd Denish Daniel.

The year three pupil from SJKC Chern Hwa was among 150 children from poor families in Penggaram who received the aid from MCA.

Mohd Salleh said he has nine children aged between 19 years and one year, and only Mohd Denish Daniel studied in a Chinese school.

"My son is very happy in the school, and he has never been left out, especially in areas like welfare and guidance," said Mohd Salleh who is a roti canai seller.

Mohd Salleh, whose sister's children also studied in Chinese schools, said he had decided to send his son to a Chinese school after realising the importance of learning a different language and culture.

"My son also shares with his older sisters what he learned in school, including teaching them Chinese," said the proud father.

Mohd Salleh who expressed his gratitude to the MCA said: "We can use the money to buy his books and pay for other education expenses when school re-opens in January."

The dinner, attended by over 2,000 guests, was opened by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Rabu, 14 November 2012