Friday, January 28, 2011

[WEEK 2] LOCAL NEWS: Conscience gone to the poor poodle.


I guess most of the people have heard about the 15 minutes long dong abused video clip which posted on facebook (FB). This is a video clip of a poor poodle being abused by a Chinese man.

In this video, the man with distinctive tattoos on both arms and with speaking of Cantonese repeatedly hitting, punching and slapping the poor poodle in attempt to make it stands on its hind legs. His inhumane action has caused disputes and arouses from the pets lovers on internet within or outside the country. It also attracted over thousands of furious FB users to share the clip around, comment on this video clip and spread news of this video in attempt to identify the culprits.

According to <The Star> newspaper, the video clip was uploaded by a FB user who claimed that she discovered a thumb drive on the KLCC floor.

The SPCA (The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been flooded with complaints and leads over the matter. The spokesman of SPCA stated that:’ We have appointed some stuff to look for the address that people provided online but the mission failed because we believed that the person have moved.’

SPCA is asking the public to come forward if they have any information regarding to the video and whereabouts of the man. Animals are human’s friends. Treating them like this is way too cruel. I hope that the man in this video will be identify and bring to justice soon. 

[WEEK 2] INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Moscow Airport Suicide Bombing

Moscow Domodedovo Airport graphic and factbox





















A suicide bomber was set off as an act of terror by a 30-35 years old man. The blast caused at least 35 dead and wounded up to 180 people. It happened on 25th Jan at the Moscow busiest airport arrival hall.

The appalling scene of the terminal in airport was engulfed by smoke and splattered with body parts. There were a pile of bodies on the floor and others scattered around. A Russian investigator found an ‘Arab appearance’ head that presumed belongs to the suicide bomber.

According to a witness, the suicide bomber went into the airport with a backpack where he believed that the explosive was probably hidden in there. The suicide bomber interfused himself into the crowd at the arrivals area and he shouted:” I want to kill all of you!” before he blew himself up.

Describing the attack as an act of terror, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev hosted an immediate meeting of top officials and ordered a security regime across the country’s main airports and railway stations as well.

Hours later after the incident, authorities closed the entrance of the immigration area immediately. At least 50 ambulances and 10 fire trucks arrived at the airport. All of the injured were then sent to four different hospitals for treatment.

This incident included the injured that came from different country, Including Britons, Germans, Italians, French, and Spanish. The word terrorism means the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce. What’s the most hurtful is that those innocent people who injured or died in this incident, they don’t deserve this. I send my condolences to all those innocent people who have lost relatives or been injured.

Friday, January 21, 2011

[WEEK 1] INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Floods hit Brisbane, Australia's 3rd-largest city


Australia Floods

A flood which happened in Queensland, Australia has grabbed the world attention.

This is the most expensive natural disaster in Australia’s recorded history. The cost to rebuild damaged roads, buildings and infrastructure across all the affected states may cost as much $30 billion.

Floodwaters washing through Australia's third-largest city, Brisbane crested Thursday just shy of record levels but high enough to submerge entire neighborhoods and cause damage one official likened to the aftermath of war. One man died after being sucked into a storm drain by the muddy waters. Waters in some areas had reached the tops of roofs, shut down roads and power, and devastated entire neighborhoods.

Queensland State Premier Anna Bligh said. Thousands of homes were swamped, and officials told residents it will be days before many of them can return to their houses. Others were told their homes will never be habitable again.

The flooding, which has killed 25 people since late November, has submerged dozens of towns – some three times – and left an area the size of Germany and France combined under water. Highways and rail lines have been washed away in the disaster. Queensland officials have said the price of rebuilding homes, businesses and infrastructure, coupled with economic losses, could be as high as $5 billion.

This natural disaster has been a slow-motion disaster.  Many victims who involved in this disaster need help from us. However, I am glad that everyone is lending a helping hand to them. The Queensland minister for tourism, Peter Lawlor, said people thinking of visiting Australia can help by booking a holiday in Queensland. He said most tourism attractions were not affected by the floods. These include the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast and much of Brisbane itself where it is business as usual.




[WEEK 1] LOCAL NEWS: Puduraya to reopen on FEB 2.


The reopening of Puduraya has been confirmed for February 2, which is the day after the Federal Territories Day. The station was closed in April 2010 for upgrading works involving a cost of RM52mil. The project supposed to be completed by the end of the year 2010. Yet, it was delayed due to additional work on the base of the building. To-date, 95% of upgrading works have been done. The terminal is set to be re-launched with a host of facilities to improve the level of transportation services. In the past, the terminal was complained by the passengers due to the poor condition of the bus station. On the other hand, buses were recklessly parked along the road, causing massive traffic jams. The upgrade comes with some main highlights that will ease the problems that have brought to travellers.  Now, two escalators have been build and headed to the basement, where buses are parked and one travellator from a new main entrance to the ground floor. Due to the new air-conditioned waiting area, passengers will no longer affect by the heat and smoke that released from buses while waiting for the bus. There are also two passenger lifts from the main entrance and four escalators to the second floor. Other new features include ticket counters, a surau and a food court.

In my opinion, even though this project is going to improve the public transportation and bringing a massive convenience to the public, but the government is taking too long to complete this project. This caused the public facing a lot of inconveniences and it is different from what government has promised. I wish that government can mind their words and complete every coming project on time.