Snatch thieves offender to sweep streets?

To teach snatch thieves a lesson, police have proposed that the punishment which awaits them be in the form of social work, like sweeping the streets. The police proposal for snatch offenders carry out social work by sweeping the streets, on the same streets where they used to prey for victims eight to 12 hours daily. They claim that the present punishment was ineffective and did not deter snatch thieves from re-offending.

Frankly speaking, I personally think it is too lenient already for such an offender knowing that they not only cause material loses but life as well. Two months’ pregnant Jamilah Selamat, 32, died two days after falling from her motorcycle in a snatch theft in Ayer Hitam, Batu Pahat, Johor last week. A day later, four months’ pregnant Saripah Mohd Noor, 33, died after falling from her motorcycle during a snatch theft at Kampung Padang Raja, in Ketereh, Kelantan.

First of all more drastic prevention is needed before talking about punishment on offenders. Police need to deter such crime to occur first. Snatch thieves are everywhere preying victims on the streets. One can only wonders why they can do so freely and easily. Imagine this, the rats roaming freely when there were not cats around. Where are the 'cats'? Do we have enough 'cats' anyway? Please ponder on this Mr. Police man.

For now, all of us are to be alert when on the streets.

Introducing Melok's Place

Ladies and gentlemens, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome and introduce my sister in-law; Soo Mei's newly lauched blog Melok's Place.

A big welcome to Soo Mei and Gary to the blogsphere. Do drop by to see and read about her hobbies on beautiful handmade crafts like bracelet, earring and more.

RON97 petrol price revised

The price of RON97 premium petrol will be increased to RM2 per litre from current RM1.80 effective Sept 1 onwards.

The 20 sen increase (11%) per litre takes effect when RON95 becomes available nationwide. RON95 petrol and Euro 2M grade diesel are expected to hit the market by Sept 1. RON95 is a higher grade and will replace RON92 but will be sold at the same price as the lower-grade petrol.

An octane rating is often referred to as an 'anti-knock index'. If fuel has a high octane number, it will have a higher resistance to engine knocking.

If I am not wrong my Toyota Avanza can use RON95 (ordinary unleaded) as specified in the manual book. I suggest we all go back and read our car manual book to find more so that we will be using the appropriate fuel for our car. I better double check mine too.

Hot, hot, hot till September

The Meteorological Department said the current hot and generally dry spell was expected to persist until September. April and May were the hottest months according. The maximum temperature is expected to range from 30.7 degree to 34.1 degree C.

I for one have difficulty to sleep during the night. It's so hot and warm. The bed is not cosy at all to lay down. The kids also sweat a lot. We only on the air-cond for couple of hours to cool down the room. Ivan and me particularly sensitive to cold air. Hey.....hot cannot, cold also cannot :(

When they are quiet

This is how it looks like when the house is somewhat quieter.

The power of TV is undeniable. So much so it needs to be used wisely and supervise. But then again, when all things fail........ on the TV (ouch!)

My pinky

Reanne most recent photo taken just few days ago. All dress up ready to go 'walk walk'. She looks pretty in her pinky stripe. Mommy and daddy definitely needs to upgrade her wardrobe to keep up with her cute look. Girl girl ma, must look pretty la.

Perodua to phase out Kancil

Perodua announced that they are preparing to phase out its first and oldest model, Kancil next month after 16 years on the road. The Kancil which was launched on Aug 1994 will be replaced with Viva 660cc basic around this coming July 2009.

Bye, bye Kancil, we shall remember you!

Johor deadliest road

I must say the government from the Work Ministries are taking a very proactive measure by first making known to public the most accident prone road and further rectifying it. But it has come with a cost, recording more than 1,000 accidents and 36 deaths every year since 2006.

I personally have used that road throughout 2006/2007 while travelling from KL to Pasir Gudang for my previous company outstation projects. I don't quite remember to road condition since not being there more than 1 year. Anyhow urgent improvement is needed to minimise such numbers to be continued on the statistic.