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| Clear-cut policy needed on chopping down trees Posted: 28 Mar 2013 05:56 AM PDT I WAS driving along Jalan Tuanku Antah (Rahang Road) recently and was shocked and disappointed to find that a huge raintree, which had stood for so many years by the roadside, had been felled by the authorities. This fully-grown tree had survived all the development in the area but it could not survive a chain-saw. Its only "crime" was that it was located near the main road. However, this tree was never in the way of traffic as the road was wide enough for vehicles to pass by. Last year, the road surrounding the tree was re-surfaced with new parking lots drawn up in front of a row of shophouses. This tree, in fact, provided much-needed shade for vehicle owners using the carpark. I have often noticed that the relevant authorities do not practise what they preach. On one hand, they will say that we need to plant more trees to have a greener environment while on the other, they have no qualms felling full-grown trees that stand in the way of their development plans. I managed to speak to two contract workers who were cleaning up the mess left after the tree was felled and they told me it was the work of the Seremban Municipal Council (MPS). Someone in the council's landscaping department had better explain why the tree was so unceremoniously removed, as it was not posing a danger to passers-by and it did not seem to be diseased. The Star published an article (Planting a tree does help, says don) on March 19, in which a professor from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) said that planting trees helped lower carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In school, we learnt that the photosynthesis process converts carbon dioxide into oxygen. It is about time we have a comprehensive policy on when and why trees are removed. It will be a sad day when in order to learn more about huge and mature trees, our younger generation would have to trek deep into the jungle for a hands-on experience. Then again, there is no guarantee because even in forest reserves, illegal logging is happening. MICHAEL NG |
| Posted: 28 Mar 2013 05:56 AM PDT PRAYER FOR PEACE The Young Buddhist Association of Malaysia (YBAM) is organising a Meditation Prayer and Heart Sutra Copying activity this Sunday (March 31) from 8pm to 9pm at Heoh Beng Temple, Kuala Lumpur. It is held in conjunction with the "3.31 1 Hour of Blessing for Malaysia", an event initiated by several non-governmental organisations from various faith groups to pray for the country's peace and harmony. For registration and inquiries call 03-7804 9154/57 or 03-2692 9839 before March 30. RAMADAN BAZAAR Applications are open to Malaysian citizens who wish to trade at the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Ramadan Bazaar 2013. The forms will be issued in stages and according to trading areas: April 9 for Puchong / Kinrara areas; April 10 for Serdang / Seri Kembangan areas; April 11 for Subang Jaya. The submission date is between April 12 - 19. Applicants are required to take their own form and bring their IC along. For details, call 03-8026 4324 or visit bit.ly/WYnGGv. EASTER CELEBRATIONS A host of activities will be organised by Bangsar Shopping Centre this Sunday (March 31) at My Play Room located on the 4th Floor. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny walkabout and workshops on how to make fridge magnets and Easter Bunny Door Hanger. Registration is free for kids, For details, call 03-2094 7700 or visit www.bsc.com.my. HEALTH TALK In conjunction with World Kidney Day, Sentosa Medical Centre will be organising a talk by Consultant Physician and Nephrologist Dr Choy Kwan Loong and Diabetes Educator Vitdhia Muniandy this Saturday (March 30). This will be held at the Meeting Room, Lower Ground floor of the hospital from 10am to 12.30pm. Admission is free. For details, call Manpreet or Ros at 03-4043 7166 Ext 146/222. BUSINESS COURSE The Hardknocks Institute of Management (HAKIM) will be organising a course on 'The Secrets of Managing a Succesful Restaurant Business' on April 1 and 2 at Maharaja Hall, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya. Special discount for early birds and students, inclusive of meals. For more information, call Jamal at 012-397 1517. CALLIGRAPHY DISPLAY A joint Calligraphy Exhibition by Four Masters will be held from this Saturday (March 30) to April 7 from 11am to 6pm at the Soka Gakkai Malaysia (SGM) exhibition hall (7th floor), Wisma Kebudayaan SGM. For details, call 03-9075 6876 or 03-2144 8686 or email sgmpro@sgm.org.my. MEDITATION CLASS A new Sahaja Yoga meditation class will be held every Tuesdays beginning from April 2 at 7.45pm at Taman Sea, Petaling Jaya. For details, call Richard Ng at 016-331 3978. |
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