LONDON:Condoms, pregnancy tests and morning-after pills are being offered in British schools to hundreds of thousands of children, some as young as 11.About 29 percent of secondary schools in England now have sexual health clinics , according to research by the Sex Education Forum. The f0rum is an umbrella organisation which supports the development of sex and relationship education in schools. It is found that one in six of all secondary schools gave pupils access to the morning-after pill or tests for sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia.One in20 school sexual health clinics provided children with presciptions for a variety of contraceptives - the pill, injections or implants - without their parnents being informed. The findings came just days after the government disclosed that there had been a 10 percent rise in the number of abortions among girls under 16 and a 21 percent rise for those under 14.
Personal Response :
I think that having sexual health clinics, introducing contraceptive methods are redundant though contracting the sexually transmitted diseases will be decreased. But, the rate of abortions of students will still increase. They should not just prevent the students from using contraceptive methods during intercourse and give them health checks, but to just prevent the students from having sex ! Having sex is the main cause of having sexually transmitted diseases so they should warn the students about the results of having sex. Not just using contraceptive methods will prevent being pregnant.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Jane Teo - A child prostitute at 14, an AIDS activist today
Ms Srey Mom, from Cambodia, started working at the age of seven, was abandoned at 10 and was totured into becoming a child prostitute at 14.At 16, she contracted the HIV virus.Now, at 20, she is an activist and determined to help other Cambodian girls avoid her fate.For many of the Singapore students who attended the World Vision's 30-hour Famine Camp at the Anglo-Chinese School in Barkey Road, she voiced on out the problems of human trafficking and child prostitution which affect Cambodia and other South-east Asian countries.The World Vision agency has run the camp annually since 1985 to educate and motivate Singapore youths to act on global issues such as hunger, poverty, HIV/Aids and the environment.It is estimated that up to 30,000 sex workers are estimated to be below 16 years old and about a fifth of the country's female sex workers are infected with HIV.
personal views :
I really sympathise with Ms Srey Mom and all those many other girls who were sold to become prostitutes at such a young age. I really feel that i am so fortunate to be living in Singapore as we are taught about unprotected sex. Im really glad that Ms Srey Mom is now an activist, helping other cambodian girls. i think that World Vision has also done a great job in spreading messages about unprotected sex, educating people who are less fortunate from poorer countries.
personal views :
I really sympathise with Ms Srey Mom and all those many other girls who were sold to become prostitutes at such a young age. I really feel that i am so fortunate to be living in Singapore as we are taught about unprotected sex. Im really glad that Ms Srey Mom is now an activist, helping other cambodian girls. i think that World Vision has also done a great job in spreading messages about unprotected sex, educating people who are less fortunate from poorer countries.
Ong Li Yan (: Aussie Teacher Charged With Child Porn Kills Himself
An austrailian teacher commited suicide and another attempted to after being caught in a major police swoop on Internet child pornography.the men had been questioned by police as part of a crackdown on a global child pornography racket which had seen 70 people being charged in austrailia,including 4 teachers.Australian Prime Minister described the reach of the racket as sickening.A police officer,a junior sports coah and several people working with children are among those being charged.The Queensland Police Commisioner Bob Atkinson said that more people will be charged in the coming weeks.
Personal Response..
this news has proved that you just can't judge a book by its cover.people such as teachers are responsible of child pornography.this will definitly affect the children as they do not know whom to trust and so do the parents.as the austrailian primw minister has said,this reach of the racket is sickening.why would people even think of pornography and whats more..children pornography?!?the kids are just too innocent and they just simply fell victim to these sick in the mind people.if this keeps happening,then whom can we truly trust?even the police officer are doing such a thing.someone who knows the laws is not obeying it..
Personal Response..
this news has proved that you just can't judge a book by its cover.people such as teachers are responsible of child pornography.this will definitly affect the children as they do not know whom to trust and so do the parents.as the austrailian primw minister has said,this reach of the racket is sickening.why would people even think of pornography and whats more..children pornography?!?the kids are just too innocent and they just simply fell victim to these sick in the mind people.if this keeps happening,then whom can we truly trust?even the police officer are doing such a thing.someone who knows the laws is not obeying it..
Magalence Teng: Defining A Nation And Its People
The world admired the way the Americans picked themselves up after the September 11th attacks in year 2001. The tragedy pulled them together. Ditto the Britons when the London Tube was hit by a series of coordinated bomb blasts in July 2005. Singaporeans, too, been put to the test have shown the Singapore spirit. In 2003, the nation and its stricken economy reunite to battle against the outbreak of the SARS virus. The never-say-die attitude was noted as everyone pulled together as a nation, to weather the economic downturn in the 1990s , recession in the 1980 and the double-digit inflation in the 1970s. More recently, PM Lee described how the nation reached out to the victims of the Tsunami Crisis in 2004 - as a spirit which hold us together as one united people ,each one doing his part, making Singapore as a vibrant , global city called home. The Singapore spirit captures is the nation resilience, which alludes to the ways the nation has tried to excel. These characteristics inspired the theme for the nation's 43rd National Day Parade - Celebrating The Singapore Spirit.
My Comments: As a Singaporean, I can really feel the resilience attitude among us. The SiChuan Earthquake devastation shows the national spirit as for reaching out, helping victims who have suffered from this disaster. Donations and aid have been sent/offered to them as well. Thus, I believe that we, Singaporeans , should carry on with such spirit, as what PM Lee have said " building our home and together , we will make it a vibrant, global city called home ! "
My Comments: As a Singaporean, I can really feel the resilience attitude among us. The SiChuan Earthquake devastation shows the national spirit as for reaching out, helping victims who have suffered from this disaster. Donations and aid have been sent/offered to them as well. Thus, I believe that we, Singaporeans , should carry on with such spirit, as what PM Lee have said " building our home and together , we will make it a vibrant, global city called home ! "
Chan Jia Li - Need Money?Head for the atm:automated teller mums
Although there are no official numbers tracking teen expenditure in Singapore,a few newspaper reports this year have pointed to examples of excessive spending by teens.Some,liked Gregory,are opting to dine at fancier eateries,instead of the school canteen.A western meal at Miss Clarity Cafe or Aston's-popular teen dining haunts-can cost up to $30,versus $1.50 for a bowl of wanton mee.Others empty pockets for romantic gifts liked a 17-year-old reportedly spent $700 on 99 roses for his girlfriend in a Sunday Times article.A little more reasonably,prehaps,an IN survey last month found most teens spent up to $30 on dates with their love interests.Experts generally agreed that teens tend to splurge because most don't earn their extravagant lifestyle.
Response:
I totally agreed with the experts although i am a teenager myself but i can understand the fact that we really do spend alot on unneccesary items and activities.Despite the reasonable prices of foods in the school canteen,teenagers would rather spend more on a meal at Pizzahut,Kfc,Mcdonald or even Sasake Sushi.That is because we normally just go with the flow and it is also due to the reason that we do not really feel the pain of using up all those money which are earned by our parents in exchange for dozens of 'OT'.I think that teens should learn to appreciate what they have and need instead of craving for what they do not have but want.Therefore,we should give a thought to our parents and not waste their hard-earned money in a blink of an eye.Teens got to be more independent and should refrain from asking money from parents each time they lay an eye on something they want.
Response:
I totally agreed with the experts although i am a teenager myself but i can understand the fact that we really do spend alot on unneccesary items and activities.Despite the reasonable prices of foods in the school canteen,teenagers would rather spend more on a meal at Pizzahut,Kfc,Mcdonald or even Sasake Sushi.That is because we normally just go with the flow and it is also due to the reason that we do not really feel the pain of using up all those money which are earned by our parents in exchange for dozens of 'OT'.I think that teens should learn to appreciate what they have and need instead of craving for what they do not have but want.Therefore,we should give a thought to our parents and not waste their hard-earned money in a blink of an eye.Teens got to be more independent and should refrain from asking money from parents each time they lay an eye on something they want.
Ong Li Yan (: Grave Robber buried As Tomb Collapses
A grave robber was killed while trying to loot a 1000 years old tomb in Northern China.The man,along with six other people tried to break into the tomb dating from the Liao Dynasty.But as he enter the tomb,it collapse,traping and killing the man.When the police arrived,the other six were trying to free and save the trapped man.It was known later that the tomb was empty and had probably been looted before.
Personal Response..
i feel sad for the man as he probably had died for nothing.and the other six people should feel fortunate that they were not the one being trapped and hopefully this accident will be a turning point for them.reminding them that nothing good happens to people who do bad things.
Personal Response..
i feel sad for the man as he probably had died for nothing.and the other six people should feel fortunate that they were not the one being trapped and hopefully this accident will be a turning point for them.reminding them that nothing good happens to people who do bad things.
Junella Ang - Man dies hours after soccer match
A 46-YEAR-OLD avid soccer fan collapsed at home on Sunday afternoon and died hours after playing in a match. The signs have been there during the friendly game with his colleagues earlier. During the game he complained about being tired and unfit, but he put it down to having stayed up the night before to ctach a Euro 2008 game. He returned home form the game and took a shower and a nap. He then wake up and had his lunch and perform his prayers. His wife then heard a loud thud, followed by her children shouting to her that their father collapsed. He was taken to Changi General Hospital, where efforts to revive him failed.
Personal View : I feel sorry for this man who had passed away so suddenly leaving behind his wife and children. This must be a dreadful news to his family members. Apparently from this article, we learnt that we must not over stress ourselves when we are unwell. It is important to take care of one's health and have adequate rest to carry on with our daily lives. If we were to feel unwell, we must not treat it as a small matter as we do not know what it may lead to. Hence, we must seek medical help immediately. We must learn to take care of ourselves by leading a healthly lifestyle !
Personal View : I feel sorry for this man who had passed away so suddenly leaving behind his wife and children. This must be a dreadful news to his family members. Apparently from this article, we learnt that we must not over stress ourselves when we are unwell. It is important to take care of one's health and have adequate rest to carry on with our daily lives. If we were to feel unwell, we must not treat it as a small matter as we do not know what it may lead to. Hence, we must seek medical help immediately. We must learn to take care of ourselves by leading a healthly lifestyle !
Lynn Tang- Teenager in new threat says she adores Tokyo knifeman
Summary: A Teenager girl who warned she would kill people in Tokyo said she adored a young man, Tomohiro Kato, behind a recent knifing rampage, which has set off dozens of threats of copycat attacks.The Internet has been rife with death threats since June when this Kato rammed a truck into a crowd of pedestrians and randomly slashed shoppers with a dagger in the high-tech and alternative culture district of Akihabara. On Monday, the teenager girl was sent to a family court for posting messages on the Internet threatening to kill people in a district in Tokyo where young people flock. She said she adores Kato and said that it was fun to see prompt reactions from others to what she wrote in the Internet world, but then she regretted for what she had done. Some people may post threats as pranks, but that authorities had to investigate them.
Comments: It is scary that a girl adores a murderer. I generally feel the girl was very inconsiderate to others. Though she does not have many friends as stays at home without going to school or work, but this may cause many unnecessary problems. The root of this problem lies with individuals moral values, which may be caused by the parents and school. Schools should take note of the students' character development. Parents should also play an important role of teaching their children the right moral values and discipline them. This will ensure that the children will be able to differentiate between the right and wrong and such problems will never happen again in future.
Comments: It is scary that a girl adores a murderer. I generally feel the girl was very inconsiderate to others. Though she does not have many friends as stays at home without going to school or work, but this may cause many unnecessary problems. The root of this problem lies with individuals moral values, which may be caused by the parents and school. Schools should take note of the students' character development. Parents should also play an important role of teaching their children the right moral values and discipline them. This will ensure that the children will be able to differentiate between the right and wrong and such problems will never happen again in future.
Yeo Hui Xuan - Minibus crash: 10 hurt; all had no belts.
Minibus crash: 10 hurt; all had no belts.
A group of 20 chinese nationals were travelling in a minibus after which, it slammed into the back of a truck. The impact threw them forward and resulted in one worker suffering from a broken nose, another was knocked unconscious and 10 others were injured. They were taken to the Singapore General Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. These incident resulted in a tremendous uproar about the safety of travelling in minibuses without seatbelts.
Once again, it takes another accident to prove the importance of travelling in a vehicle with a seatbelt. Apparently, the government only started stressing the importance of travelling with a seatbelt only after an accident in April that caused the death of eight-year-old Russel Koh. He was travelling in a minibus, not fitted with seatbelts, and was killed after being flung out of the bus when it collided with 2 cars. His death reminded everyone of the consequences of not travelling with seatbelts.
As quoted by MP of Aljunied GRC: "Accidents can happen anytime.". The reality of such a statement is horrifyingly real. It is important to install seatbelts in the vehicles so as to prevent the repetition of such an incident again.
A group of 20 chinese nationals were travelling in a minibus after which, it slammed into the back of a truck. The impact threw them forward and resulted in one worker suffering from a broken nose, another was knocked unconscious and 10 others were injured. They were taken to the Singapore General Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries. These incident resulted in a tremendous uproar about the safety of travelling in minibuses without seatbelts.
Once again, it takes another accident to prove the importance of travelling in a vehicle with a seatbelt. Apparently, the government only started stressing the importance of travelling with a seatbelt only after an accident in April that caused the death of eight-year-old Russel Koh. He was travelling in a minibus, not fitted with seatbelts, and was killed after being flung out of the bus when it collided with 2 cars. His death reminded everyone of the consequences of not travelling with seatbelts.
As quoted by MP of Aljunied GRC: "Accidents can happen anytime.". The reality of such a statement is horrifyingly real. It is important to install seatbelts in the vehicles so as to prevent the repetition of such an incident again.
Chan Jia Li - Two Women Victims Of Snatch Thefts
Snatch thieves struck in two incidents on Friday morning,making off with a gold bracelet worth $1000 and a gold necklace worth $80.The first incident took place at the void deck of Block 82 Redhill Lane.A woman in her late 60s was on her way home when a man approached from the side and grabbed her necklace before fleeing towards Tiong Bahru Plaza.He is describled as 1.7m tall and with a fair complexion.He was wearing a cap,a blue long sleeved shirt and light-coloured pants.In a second incident,a woman in her mid-70s was walking along the ninth floor corridor of Block683B Woodlands Drive 62 when a man who had followed her into the lift on the ground floor snatched her braclelet and fled down the stairs.
Response:
I realised that the targets of snatch thieves are usually those middle-aged women as they are more "weak" in the sense that they cannot tackle back against the thieves.They are also easier prey as they are normally 'less defensive' thus many incidents of snatch thefts are often reported by older people.I suggest that people should not wear too much expensive belongings on them when they goes out.On second thought,sometimes i felt that the victims have only got themselves to blame as they are the one who attracted the attention of the snatch theft.Via this incident,we should take note to be alert of anyone who is suspicious and never let them have the chance to lay a hand on us.Despite the fact that what the thefts have done are wrong,i believed that some of them have their unspeakable reasons for doing so.In conclusion,i hope that we will not discriminalise those who have had past-records and give them a second chance as well.
Response:
I realised that the targets of snatch thieves are usually those middle-aged women as they are more "weak" in the sense that they cannot tackle back against the thieves.They are also easier prey as they are normally 'less defensive' thus many incidents of snatch thefts are often reported by older people.I suggest that people should not wear too much expensive belongings on them when they goes out.On second thought,sometimes i felt that the victims have only got themselves to blame as they are the one who attracted the attention of the snatch theft.Via this incident,we should take note to be alert of anyone who is suspicious and never let them have the chance to lay a hand on us.Despite the fact that what the thefts have done are wrong,i believed that some of them have their unspeakable reasons for doing so.In conclusion,i hope that we will not discriminalise those who have had past-records and give them a second chance as well.
Vivien Ng - Unclean water kills 4,000 daily worldwide
Summary:
People waiting for water tankers. Some 700 million people in Asia alone lack easy access to safe drinking water, and the number is likely to rise. Drinking polluted water will kill many people. This is one of the world most concern problem. The world health Organisation (WHO) has warned the world to out in the effort to clean up their supplies. It is a tragedy to see over 4,000 of people die each day from the water-borne diseases. Fortunately experts over the world will be brought together to discuss about this matter. Rising demand and climate change will decrease the long-term water shortages.It has proven that there are about 700 million of people in the region has the lack access to safe drinking water.
Comments:
I personally agree with this article. There are a lot of people suffering from thirst and food.
Water is an important source for every one of us. Without water people die easily. People cannot die just because they do not have a good water supply in their country.People are equally precious. Therefore it is everyone's responsibility to find ways to help the world. Not polluting the water and the ground is really a great helper.It is not only the government responsibilties. Everyone share the burden.People have to face the world. We cannot just stand they and wait for other people to do our jobs.Government will invest heavily in building and maintaining water infrastructure. Hence we should help them too.
People waiting for water tankers. Some 700 million people in Asia alone lack easy access to safe drinking water, and the number is likely to rise. Drinking polluted water will kill many people. This is one of the world most concern problem. The world health Organisation (WHO) has warned the world to out in the effort to clean up their supplies. It is a tragedy to see over 4,000 of people die each day from the water-borne diseases. Fortunately experts over the world will be brought together to discuss about this matter. Rising demand and climate change will decrease the long-term water shortages.It has proven that there are about 700 million of people in the region has the lack access to safe drinking water.
Comments:
I personally agree with this article. There are a lot of people suffering from thirst and food.
Water is an important source for every one of us. Without water people die easily. People cannot die just because they do not have a good water supply in their country.People are equally precious. Therefore it is everyone's responsibility to find ways to help the world. Not polluting the water and the ground is really a great helper.It is not only the government responsibilties. Everyone share the burden.People have to face the world. We cannot just stand they and wait for other people to do our jobs.Government will invest heavily in building and maintaining water infrastructure. Hence we should help them too.
WenXian-Kashmir Cadets Claim Sex Assault
Nearly 150 police cadets fled a paramilitary training centre in Indian Kashmir after accusing an instructor of sexual misconduct, officials said yesterday. The 144 deserter'sbelonged to a 370-member group of recruits who had been ferried from eastern Bihar state to the centre of Kashmir for training in anti -insurgency combat, poilce officials said. They said the mass desertion occured after a cadet accused an instructor of trying to sodomise him.
Personal Response :
I think that its ridiculous as even a police instructor can be a sodomite. As the cadets wad transferred from the eastern Bihar state to the centre of the Kashmir for training in an anti-rebellious combat, they probably dare not to rebel against their officers and hence, made an escape. Or maybe they could not stand the assaults and headed out of the training centre.After which, when the escaped from the training centre, they made a report.
Personal Response :
I think that its ridiculous as even a police instructor can be a sodomite. As the cadets wad transferred from the eastern Bihar state to the centre of the Kashmir for training in an anti-rebellious combat, they probably dare not to rebel against their officers and hence, made an escape. Or maybe they could not stand the assaults and headed out of the training centre.After which, when the escaped from the training centre, they made a report.
Junella Ang - Minibus Crash : 10 hurt; all had no belts
A group of 10 Chinese nationals were injured yesterday morning(23rd june) when the minibus they were in slammed into the back of a truck. One worker was knocked out cold by the impact but regained conciousness later. A second broke his nose. The 10 workers were taken to the Singapore General Hospital; 8 were treated for minor injuries. The crashed occured on the East Coast Parkway at 8.45am. After the minibus had hit the truck, a taxi crashed into it . This carsh renewed calls for seat belts to be fitted in all minibuses. The appeals began in April, when schoolboy Russell Koh, eight was killed after being flung out of a minibus which had collided with two cars. The Transport Ministry acted last month, ordering that new school vans must come with seat belts.
Personal View : As usual safety comes first before everything. Therefore, seat belts are needed in every vehicle that we sit . But yet come to think of it, even with seat belts attached to vehicles like taxi; cars etc .. People still do not put on their seat belts when they are on ride as they think it is unnesscessary for them to do it. They feel they will not be so unlucky to meet with an accident during this short ride to their destination .But I feel that it is important for everyone to put safety before their "laziness" and "convinence" as it may lead to a drastic situation that they will never be able to foresee. It is better to be safe than sorry. The government should also make it a must to put on the seat belts. With seat belts on, it can also minimise the injuries and impact on the victims' who get into an accident.
Personal View : As usual safety comes first before everything. Therefore, seat belts are needed in every vehicle that we sit . But yet come to think of it, even with seat belts attached to vehicles like taxi; cars etc .. People still do not put on their seat belts when they are on ride as they think it is unnesscessary for them to do it. They feel they will not be so unlucky to meet with an accident during this short ride to their destination .But I feel that it is important for everyone to put safety before their "laziness" and "convinence" as it may lead to a drastic situation that they will never be able to foresee. It is better to be safe than sorry. The government should also make it a must to put on the seat belts. With seat belts on, it can also minimise the injuries and impact on the victims' who get into an accident.
Magalence Teng : Pint-sized stickkey is one 'smart' card
From next year onwards, passengers could find themselves using a smart card, in a size of two postage stamps to pay for their own train and bus fares. The pint-sized card, known as stickkey, is schelduled to undergo a trial run next year. Fast Innovations Asia, working with the Land Transport Authority on this project. In fact, if this trial is successful, the stickkey could be available in MRT stations soon after. This card is not merely for paying bus fares but it is rather something that is truly mobile being used for several purposes. Despite its small size, the stickkey packs a punch, several functions are packed in the tiny card, enabling people to buy groceries and even unlock doors. It can be attached to cellphones and other handy surfaces. However, this will expire after one and a half year , opposite to five years for the ez-link card. In addition, the Singapore Fashion Festival this year also handed out stickkeys to VIPs for exculsive accers to their shows during the 10-day event.
My Comments: With this pint-sized card , one will lead a more expedient lifestyle after the launch of it, probably next year. This could actually end the days of people digging through their wallets for CashCard. Do you prefer Credit Cards or Stickkey ? I believe that Singaporeans will " fall in love " with its several functions as a stickkey. It is cumbersome for one to bring their keys along to work, leisure, etc. Also, one needs not carry a wallet with lots of cash and some important documents in it for the sake of buying groceries or during shopping. Stickkey will settle the bills for anyone at anytime, anywhere.
My Comments: With this pint-sized card , one will lead a more expedient lifestyle after the launch of it, probably next year. This could actually end the days of people digging through their wallets for CashCard. Do you prefer Credit Cards or Stickkey ? I believe that Singaporeans will " fall in love " with its several functions as a stickkey. It is cumbersome for one to bring their keys along to work, leisure, etc. Also, one needs not carry a wallet with lots of cash and some important documents in it for the sake of buying groceries or during shopping. Stickkey will settle the bills for anyone at anytime, anywhere.
Amanda Soh - Dad flies off using son's passport
In his hurry to catch a flight at Changi Airport's Budget Terminal yesterday morning, retiree Ang Heng Soon, 61, grabbed the wrong passport and left home. He took his 39-year-old son's passport. They had left their passports on the dining table, because the son was also flying from Changi Airport. The father's mistake, and how he cleared all security checks at the airport and flew to Vietnam, led to a long day for both. Even with the wrong passport, Mr Ang first checked in at the Tiger Airways counter for his flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where he was headed for a six-day holiday. He next got past the security check by Certis Cisco officers at the entrance to the restricted passenger area. Then he ran into problems, failing repeatedly to scan his fingerprint at the immigration Automated Clearance System. Noticing his difficulty, an Immigration and Checkpoints Authority officer directed him to a lane for manual clearance. There, an officer cleared him to leave Singapore, and he boarded his plane. Mr Ang told The Straits Times he realised his mistake only during the flight. As soon as he arrived at the Ho Chi Minh City airport at 8.15am, he owned up to immigration authorities there and they put him on the same plane back to Singapore. Around that time at Changi Airport's Terminal 1, his son Vincent, an electronics company sales and marketing executive, also discovered the mix-up. He was waiting to check in for his flight to Hong Kong when he realised that he had his father's passport. He cancelled his flight and went to Tiger Airways' office in the Budget Terminal, where he learnt that his father was heading back. Father and son were reunited at close to noon. Both made fresh arrangements and flew off to their respective destinations later in the day, correct passports in hand. By then, it was too late for Mr Vincent Ang to make it to his business meeting in Hong Kong.
Personal View :
Having this security lapse in Singapore will give a very negative impact on Singapore's security system. If this man happen to be a terrorist, he could just plant a bomb in the airport itself. The immigration officer who looked at his passport and did the 'face-to-face verification' let him through because he bore a resemblance to the photo in the passport. The officer should not have only relied only on this but should have checked his boarding pass with his passport.
Personal View :
Having this security lapse in Singapore will give a very negative impact on Singapore's security system. If this man happen to be a terrorist, he could just plant a bomb in the airport itself. The immigration officer who looked at his passport and did the 'face-to-face verification' let him through because he bore a resemblance to the photo in the passport. The officer should not have only relied only on this but should have checked his boarding pass with his passport.
WenXian-Polluted water kills 4,000 a day
Polluted drinking water will kills around 1.6 million people this year unless governments around the world make a concerted effort to clean up their supplies, warned the World Health Organisation (WHO). Over 4,000 people die each day from water borne diseases, said Mr James Bertram, co-ordinator of the WHO's Water, Sanitation and Health Programmes. He spoke to reporters ahead of the Singapore International Water Week, which kicks off officially on 24 June.
Personal Response:
Polluted drinking water are killing 4,000 people per day from water- borne diseases. It is a tragedy as people from less developed countries have to suffer because they do not have proper sanitation and proper water pipes for to have clean water for consumption. Therefore it is a reminder from the World Health Organisations (WHO) to inform the people to have better hygiene practices as water is precious and essential in life.
Personal Response:
Polluted drinking water are killing 4,000 people per day from water- borne diseases. It is a tragedy as people from less developed countries have to suffer because they do not have proper sanitation and proper water pipes for to have clean water for consumption. Therefore it is a reminder from the World Health Organisations (WHO) to inform the people to have better hygiene practices as water is precious and essential in life.
Chan Jia Li -Gamblers spent estimated $4.2b on 4-D
The gigantic taxes received on 4-D mirror the results of a recent government study which showed it was Singapore's most popular game and it is also seen as leisure activity.Tax experts from KPMG Tax Services and Deloitte Singapore estimated that total wagers on 4-D were in the neighbourhood of $4.2 billion in the taxman's last financial year.The small bets for 4-D lotteries make them a popular option for all ages and income groups thus it has also become easier for people to part with their money.Not to forget,there are now 309 Singapore pools outlets and the betting operator also takes wagers over the phone and gambler's lure of hitting the jackpot also make it hard for them to stop gambling.
Response:
Personally,i really do not applause for the idea on gamblings as it is a total waste of time,effort and money.Most people are spending their time betting on the same numbers hopping to hit the first biggest jackpot on 4-D.Meanwhile,they do not realise that the money that they have spent trying to win,if added up together, is already half of what they might gained from the jackpot which they have a 50% chance of winning.Therefore,i advice gamblers to make a better option and work down-to-earthly instead of putting their money on some bets which they might not even win for an entire lifetime.Hopefully,the amount of money spent on gambling can be reduced respectively on the coming years as it is really not worthwhile.
Response:
Personally,i really do not applause for the idea on gamblings as it is a total waste of time,effort and money.Most people are spending their time betting on the same numbers hopping to hit the first biggest jackpot on 4-D.Meanwhile,they do not realise that the money that they have spent trying to win,if added up together, is already half of what they might gained from the jackpot which they have a 50% chance of winning.Therefore,i advice gamblers to make a better option and work down-to-earthly instead of putting their money on some bets which they might not even win for an entire lifetime.Hopefully,the amount of money spent on gambling can be reduced respectively on the coming years as it is really not worthwhile.
Vivien Ng - Govt doesn't make money from ERP
Summary:
It is said that cash card reader of any car's owner could beeps several times a day due to the increased of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries along busy roads. People drive pass these roads just to get to work. The main reason that ERP exists is to control road congestion and not to enrich government coffers. Of cause is not to raise the cost of living in singaporeans. The government was raising the ERP rates by increasing the rate by $2 and also adding five new gantries. However the governtment did not make any money from the ERP .ERP will collect approximately a n amount of $70 million but instead, they will lose $110 million due to the reduction in the road tax.
Comments:
Before reading this article, i totally disagree with the government in increasing the ERP rates. Firstly, nowadays, the amount of petrol oil has dropped rapidly hence the price increases largely.It is already a burden for all drivers. They have to work so hard to support their families yet they have to afford the cost of the bills and petrol oil for their cars. After reading the article, i realise that the increased of new ERP gantries is to control the road conjestion so that there will not be heavy jams everywhere. In my oppinion, i personally thinks that the government should explain in public so that people will know the reason why government has choose to increase the ERP rates.Overall , people will understand and cause lesser dispute in the country.
It is said that cash card reader of any car's owner could beeps several times a day due to the increased of Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) gantries along busy roads. People drive pass these roads just to get to work. The main reason that ERP exists is to control road congestion and not to enrich government coffers. Of cause is not to raise the cost of living in singaporeans. The government was raising the ERP rates by increasing the rate by $2 and also adding five new gantries. However the governtment did not make any money from the ERP .ERP will collect approximately a n amount of $70 million but instead, they will lose $110 million due to the reduction in the road tax.
Comments:
Before reading this article, i totally disagree with the government in increasing the ERP rates. Firstly, nowadays, the amount of petrol oil has dropped rapidly hence the price increases largely.It is already a burden for all drivers. They have to work so hard to support their families yet they have to afford the cost of the bills and petrol oil for their cars. After reading the article, i realise that the increased of new ERP gantries is to control the road conjestion so that there will not be heavy jams everywhere. In my oppinion, i personally thinks that the government should explain in public so that people will know the reason why government has choose to increase the ERP rates.Overall , people will understand and cause lesser dispute in the country.
Magalence Teng : Quake survivors now face threat of floods
Gushing waters in southern China's have swollen Pearl River delta, threatening millions of people. Authorities fastened to finish the evacuation of 110,000 people in quake-hit areas. Recently, the deluge of water that roared by was the biggest in 50 years , emergency measures had been prompted to protect the people in those areas. Death tolls have been increased in this disaster. Since the rainy season began last month , large swarthes of Southern China have been flooded, while the north-region of China is experiencing an unusual heatwave. Harbin, known as the Ice City , has reported an abnormally high temperature of 37.1 degrees celsius. The evacuation up to 110,000 quake refugees from dangerous mountainous areasthreatened by rain in-duced landslides in Aba perfectures was slated to finish yesterday. Many people had evacuated in regions hardest hit by the rain, with large tracts of farmland under water. Officials warned that the north could fall victim to the weather, and the government has urged the strengthening of dukes and reservoirs along the Yellow River. In fact, thousands of transport trucks have been stranded in Guangdong , cutting off food supplies to urban centre and fuelling price rises.
My Comments: From my perspective, I sympathized those who have experience this earthquake. This diasater in SiChuan had hit the lives of more than thousands of victims and their families overnight. One may feel fortunate for themselves after witnesssing families crying bitterly for their loved ones. In addition, I admire those survivors , being trapped in the rubble during the earthquake , for their perseverence attitude. Especially those who are able to tolerate the pain as they amputate their own arms or legs in order to escape from the ordeal.
My Comments: From my perspective, I sympathized those who have experience this earthquake. This diasater in SiChuan had hit the lives of more than thousands of victims and their families overnight. One may feel fortunate for themselves after witnesssing families crying bitterly for their loved ones. In addition, I admire those survivors , being trapped in the rubble during the earthquake , for their perseverence attitude. Especially those who are able to tolerate the pain as they amputate their own arms or legs in order to escape from the ordeal.
Jaclyn-Devoting his body to Beijing Olympics
Mr Sun Ding Guo wanted to test himself through hardship and diligence and challenge himself by doing things like rewarding himself a 36th Olympic-themed tattoo after completing a 10 month journey across China pedalling his rickshaw for the Beijing Games.
He also gave up his job, his dreams and the chance the get a girlfriend as he single-mindedly promoted the Olympic spirit. He is now a walking billboard depicting symbols of different sports. Not only that, he went to China's Zhejiang province to just to get signatures of people who support the Games.
Personal views:
Mr Sun Ding Guo is really a noble person to be able to sacrifice himself and his love life just to promote the Olympics spirit.All chinese should be proud of him as he did all these just because of his love and devotion to his country.His perserverance paid off and he is now a walking billboard depicting symbols of different sports.But isn't him giving up his job to promote the Olympics spirit foolish?How is he going to survive without any income as he still needs to eat like any other human beings.Not that i am trying to demoralise his courageous act,but what i am trying to convey is that it is unnecessary for hm to give up his job but instead he can promote the Olympics spirit and work at the same time.
He also gave up his job, his dreams and the chance the get a girlfriend as he single-mindedly promoted the Olympic spirit. He is now a walking billboard depicting symbols of different sports. Not only that, he went to China's Zhejiang province to just to get signatures of people who support the Games.
Personal views:
Mr Sun Ding Guo is really a noble person to be able to sacrifice himself and his love life just to promote the Olympics spirit.All chinese should be proud of him as he did all these just because of his love and devotion to his country.His perserverance paid off and he is now a walking billboard depicting symbols of different sports.But isn't him giving up his job to promote the Olympics spirit foolish?How is he going to survive without any income as he still needs to eat like any other human beings.Not that i am trying to demoralise his courageous act,but what i am trying to convey is that it is unnecessary for hm to give up his job but instead he can promote the Olympics spirit and work at the same time.
Amanda Soh - Singapore's investments in water research cut cost of reclaimed water
Over the last decade, the cost of a cubic metre of reclaimed used water has gone down from 80 US cents to 20 US cents, and desalinated water from 1.50 US dollars to 50 US cents. Such dramatic reductions in the cost of water are the results of Singapore's investments in research on water technology, said the chairman of the National Research Foundation Tony Tan. Used water is recycled and seawater desalinated using advanced membrane technology. Singapore is also progressively building a desalination plant using seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membrane technology. This can supply a maximum of 30 million gallons of drinking water per day. When that happens, it will bring Singapore closer to meeting the target of having non-conventional sources of water making up at least 30 per cent of the country's water needs by 2012.
Personal View :
Through these technologies it have broadened the possible sources for water-scare nations, like Singapore, to provide this critical resource to the people. Singapore need not depend so much on water supply from other countries. Singapore will also have
Personal View :
Through these technologies it have broadened the possible sources for water-scare nations, like Singapore, to provide this critical resource to the people. Singapore need not depend so much on water supply from other countries. Singapore will also have
Jaclyn-12 inmates compete in Yellow Ribbon songwriting contest
Singapore Prison Services' fifth annual Yellow Ribbon songwriting contest is a part-rehabilitation, part-talent programme.
With the theme 'Celebrating Second Chances', it gives inmates the opportunity to impress family and friends.
A total of 12 singer-songwriters, who beat more than 300 participants to the finals this year, will compete on Thursday, in front of their loved ones.
And for the first time, 17 inmates sat for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music theory examination and 13 of them scored distinctions, including four perfect scores.
However, the success means little, without their loved ones. One of them said: "The most important thing I want to tell my parents is that I'm really very sorry for what I've done. And I wish all of you will take me back."
Personal views:
I feels very happy and proud for the inmates as after they were imprisoned,they were remorseful about their past actions and were repentent so by participating in the Yellow Ribbon songwriting contest,they showed others that they are willing to turn over a new leaf and change for the better.Hence,to encourage them and show our support, we needs to accept their flaws.After all,nobody is perfect.Parents whose child are in prison should forgive them as ultimately,they are the ones who should be held responsible for their child's action.Since the child are willing to change for the better,they should let bygones be bygones and strive for the better n life.
With the theme 'Celebrating Second Chances', it gives inmates the opportunity to impress family and friends.
A total of 12 singer-songwriters, who beat more than 300 participants to the finals this year, will compete on Thursday, in front of their loved ones.
And for the first time, 17 inmates sat for the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music theory examination and 13 of them scored distinctions, including four perfect scores.
However, the success means little, without their loved ones. One of them said: "The most important thing I want to tell my parents is that I'm really very sorry for what I've done. And I wish all of you will take me back."
Personal views:
I feels very happy and proud for the inmates as after they were imprisoned,they were remorseful about their past actions and were repentent so by participating in the Yellow Ribbon songwriting contest,they showed others that they are willing to turn over a new leaf and change for the better.Hence,to encourage them and show our support, we needs to accept their flaws.After all,nobody is perfect.Parents whose child are in prison should forgive them as ultimately,they are the ones who should be held responsible for their child's action.Since the child are willing to change for the better,they should let bygones be bygones and strive for the better n life.
Bridget Tang - Johor to have separate pumps for Singapore drivers
Malaysia will be setting up a dual pump system at petrol stations near the borders to stop foreigners from buying fuel at a subsidised price. This announcement comes less than a month after the Malaysian government raised petrol prices and this new measure will mean that Singaporeans who refuel in Southern Johor will have the pay more. The Malaysian government claims that this implementation will have two benefits, namely foreigners will have to pay for petrol at market price and Malaysians will also know the actual market price of petrol. This steep fuel hike then in turn created public anger as this has caused the prices of goods and services to go up too and meanwhile, Prime Minister Abduallah Badawi was quoted saying that the government would give more rebates to help Malaysians cope with higher fuel costs.
Personal Views:
Although I am not affected much by this rise of fuel cost, I still feel that the Malaysian government might have done the right thing because foreigners would now have to pay for petrol at market price which is, correct I think. There is also a chance that the "kiasu" Singaporeans will head to Johor just to refuel their cars at a cheaper rate and this is not really a good thing to do. A majority of people will definitely be unhappy with the change but I guess the best way to do is just to accept it and carry on with your life because the Malaysian government is also trying their best to help its people lighten their load!
Personal Views:
Although I am not affected much by this rise of fuel cost, I still feel that the Malaysian government might have done the right thing because foreigners would now have to pay for petrol at market price which is, correct I think. There is also a chance that the "kiasu" Singaporeans will head to Johor just to refuel their cars at a cheaper rate and this is not really a good thing to do. A majority of people will definitely be unhappy with the change but I guess the best way to do is just to accept it and carry on with your life because the Malaysian government is also trying their best to help its people lighten their load!
Jaclyn-A child prostitute at 14,an AIDS activist today
Ms Srey Mom, from Cambodia, started working at the age of seven, was abandoned at 10 and was totured into becoming a child prostitute at 14.
At 16, she contracted the HIV virus.Now, at 20, she is an activist and determined to help other Cambodian girls avoid her fate.
For many of the Singapore students who attended the World Vision's 30-hour Famine Camp at the Anglo-Chinese School in Barkey Road, she voiced on out the problems of human trafficking and child prostitution which affect Cambodia and other South-east Asian countries.
The World Vision agency has run the camp annually since 1985 to educate and motivate Singapore youths to act on global issues such as hunger, poverty, HIV/Aids and the environment.
It is estimated that up to 30,000 sex workers are estimated to be below 16 years old and about a fifth of the country's female sex workers are infected with HIV.
Personal views:
I trult sympathize with those who were forced and tortured into the service of child prostitution.I felt really blessed to be living in Singapore,which thankfully is one country which stresses on the importance of human rights.Therefore,we should help the less fortunate by playing a part and help to prevent these situations from happening.The World Vision agency has played a great role in spreading the messages such as prevent from having unprotected sex.Hence,in order to prevent the shocking number of 30000 sex workers to fall in the hands of HIV/AIDS,we should use all forms of communications to spread the messages.
At 16, she contracted the HIV virus.Now, at 20, she is an activist and determined to help other Cambodian girls avoid her fate.
For many of the Singapore students who attended the World Vision's 30-hour Famine Camp at the Anglo-Chinese School in Barkey Road, she voiced on out the problems of human trafficking and child prostitution which affect Cambodia and other South-east Asian countries.
The World Vision agency has run the camp annually since 1985 to educate and motivate Singapore youths to act on global issues such as hunger, poverty, HIV/Aids and the environment.
It is estimated that up to 30,000 sex workers are estimated to be below 16 years old and about a fifth of the country's female sex workers are infected with HIV.
Personal views:
I trult sympathize with those who were forced and tortured into the service of child prostitution.I felt really blessed to be living in Singapore,which thankfully is one country which stresses on the importance of human rights.Therefore,we should help the less fortunate by playing a part and help to prevent these situations from happening.The World Vision agency has played a great role in spreading the messages such as prevent from having unprotected sex.Hence,in order to prevent the shocking number of 30000 sex workers to fall in the hands of HIV/AIDS,we should use all forms of communications to spread the messages.
Amanda Soh - Singapore to host eight sports in 2009
In slightly over a year's time, Singapore will host the inaugural Asian Youth Games. On Monday, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) confirmed the Games will feature eight sports - track and field, bowling, beach volleyball, three-on-three basketball, sailing, shooting, swimming and diving, and table tennis. It will be held from July 2-9. The SSC and Ministry of Education (MOE) will spearhead the organising of the Games, which will be used to help Singapore prepare for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, which it will host from August 14-26, 2010. The Asian Youth Games' opening ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Singapore Youth Festival.
Personal View :
With Singapore hosting the inaugural Asian Youth Games, the singapore representive will be able to compete with other athletes around Asia. This could help to gauge their standand against the better athletes before the Youth Olympic Games. They will be able to know their strength and withnesses and also to improve their skills. With this, Singapore will be able to bag home a few medals during the Youth Olympic Games on home ground.
Personal View :
With Singapore hosting the inaugural Asian Youth Games, the singapore representive will be able to compete with other athletes around Asia. This could help to gauge their standand against the better athletes before the Youth Olympic Games. They will be able to know their strength and withnesses and also to improve their skills. With this, Singapore will be able to bag home a few medals during the Youth Olympic Games on home ground.
Bridget Tang - Devoting his body to Beijing Olympics
Mr Sun Ding Guo wanted to test himself through hardship and diligence and challenge himself by doing things like rewarding himself a 36th Olympic-themed tattoo after completing a 10 month journey across China pedalling his rickshaw for the Beijing Games. He also gave up his job, his dreams and the chance the get a girlfriend as he single-mindedly promoted the Olympic spirit. He is now a walking billboard depicting symbols of different sports. Not only that, he went to China's Zhejiang province to just to get signatures of people who support the Games.
Personal Views:
I cannot believe this man here has really got the courage to do all these just to promote the Olympic spirit. I am very glad to know that Mr Sun Ding Guo, a chinese is willing to do sacrifice his everything for Beijing Olympics. The chinese people are called "The Dragon Descendants" and I must really agree to that. Well, you can compare him with the dragon, he has the "very daring and not afraid of anything" attitude in him. He is one in a milllon indeed.
Personal Views:
I cannot believe this man here has really got the courage to do all these just to promote the Olympic spirit. I am very glad to know that Mr Sun Ding Guo, a chinese is willing to do sacrifice his everything for Beijing Olympics. The chinese people are called "The Dragon Descendants" and I must really agree to that. Well, you can compare him with the dragon, he has the "very daring and not afraid of anything" attitude in him. He is one in a milllon indeed.
Bridget Tang - Unclean water kills 4000 daily worldwide
The World Health Organisation has warned that polluted drinking water will kill around 1.6 million people this year unless governments make an effort to do something. As this is a problem plaguing all countries, Singapore introduced 'Singapore International Water Week' where experts from around the world will come together and discuss about how to solve the problem. Although there are still people who do not have clean water to drink, the situation is improving as countries now are focusing at new technologies like desalination and special filtration systems. Also, World Health Organisation hopes to use Singapore as a model for water-scarce countries.
Personal Views:
Firstly, I feel that the Singapore government has done a good job on providing its citizens clean drinking water. Although Singapore has clean drinking water, it does not mean that other countries have the same thing. Therefore, Singapore government will be providing advice and volunteer help to these countries. Well, I must say I feel very proud with the Singapore because even though she is a tiny country, it is hoped to be a role model for other bigger and stronger countries. Well, water is indeed very precious and I hope people in water-strapped countries will get to have clean water to drink soon!
Personal Views:
Firstly, I feel that the Singapore government has done a good job on providing its citizens clean drinking water. Although Singapore has clean drinking water, it does not mean that other countries have the same thing. Therefore, Singapore government will be providing advice and volunteer help to these countries. Well, I must say I feel very proud with the Singapore because even though she is a tiny country, it is hoped to be a role model for other bigger and stronger countries. Well, water is indeed very precious and I hope people in water-strapped countries will get to have clean water to drink soon!
shi ying - devoting his body to Beijing Olympics
Mr SunDingguo gave up his job, his dreams to devote time to the Beijing Olympics.He single-mindedly promoted the Olympic spirit by piercing tattoos on his body and completed a 10month journey across China pedalling his rickshaw for the glory of the Beijing Games.He began his tattoo mania in July 2001 when China was awarded the Games and he's now a walking billboard depicting the symbol of different sport China's Olympic logo and "Beijing 2008".His hair is cut in 5 Olympic Rings and dyed in the colours of The Games.He also left his job as a rickshaw rider and to pedal round several provinces with the aim of collecting signatures support The Games and trained himself through diligence and challenged himself for the Olympic spirit.
Personal Response:I think he is a very courageous and noble person who is willing to sacrifice his own body,his future for the honour of The Olympic Games.Not many people is willing to endure the pain of piercing and be willing to sacrifice.I can also see that his love for his country is so deep to be a walking billboard and to promote Beijing Olympic 2008.He is also a daring person who is willing to try new things and challenge himself.However,although his devotion is very admirable ,he should also be concern of his own situation since he left his job and have no revenue to support himself.He should at least put his well-being in the first place and then promote Beijing Olympic Games.
Personal Response:I think he is a very courageous and noble person who is willing to sacrifice his own body,his future for the honour of The Olympic Games.Not many people is willing to endure the pain of piercing and be willing to sacrifice.I can also see that his love for his country is so deep to be a walking billboard and to promote Beijing Olympic 2008.He is also a daring person who is willing to try new things and challenge himself.However,although his devotion is very admirable ,he should also be concern of his own situation since he left his job and have no revenue to support himself.He should at least put his well-being in the first place and then promote Beijing Olympic Games.
Voon Shi Tian- Gamblers spent estimated $4.2b on 4-D
Summary of new events
According to Straits Times check, Singaporeans have gambled away billions of dollars last year, with bulk of bets going towards 4-D lotteries.In addition, there is an upward trend of residents spending hundreds of millions on both horse racing and Toto.Also, the giagantic taxes received on 4-D mirror the results of a recent government study which showed it was Singapore's most popular game. Studies also found out that more people see 4-D and Toto as leisure activities.With the lure of hitting the jackpot, it has become easier for people to part with their money and the popularity of 4-D has fatened governments coffers.
My personal Response
I strongly discourage Singaporeans to spend their money on gambling because i think that it is a watse of money.No doubt,it is hard to resist the temptation of trying our luck on 4-D lotteries and other bettings, however this is when self-control comes in.The probability of hitting the jackpot is very very small hence i think there is no point of wasting money on such bets unless you are that kind of very lucky person.By subtracting the amount of money won from the amount of money used on placing bets, the left overs are the sum of money that can be actually put into good use.However,it is not to say that betting on 4-D is totally bad but one must put a limit to it.Unless you are the one who have a lot money, you can bet as much as you like.I have heard that some people were so tempted in gambling that they spent all the savings they had and landed themselves being bankrupted.However,this has not only affected themselves but also their families members.Some even landed up having to divorce as the family members are sick of the gamblers' gambling habits.Worse still, some gamblers do not learnt their lessons and turn to loansharks to borrow more money in hope to buy more luck.However this will cause them to become bad to worst.Therefore, i encourage people to limit themselves on spending money on bets so that more money can be saved and put into good use one day.
According to Straits Times check, Singaporeans have gambled away billions of dollars last year, with bulk of bets going towards 4-D lotteries.In addition, there is an upward trend of residents spending hundreds of millions on both horse racing and Toto.Also, the giagantic taxes received on 4-D mirror the results of a recent government study which showed it was Singapore's most popular game. Studies also found out that more people see 4-D and Toto as leisure activities.With the lure of hitting the jackpot, it has become easier for people to part with their money and the popularity of 4-D has fatened governments coffers.
My personal Response
I strongly discourage Singaporeans to spend their money on gambling because i think that it is a watse of money.No doubt,it is hard to resist the temptation of trying our luck on 4-D lotteries and other bettings, however this is when self-control comes in.The probability of hitting the jackpot is very very small hence i think there is no point of wasting money on such bets unless you are that kind of very lucky person.By subtracting the amount of money won from the amount of money used on placing bets, the left overs are the sum of money that can be actually put into good use.However,it is not to say that betting on 4-D is totally bad but one must put a limit to it.Unless you are the one who have a lot money, you can bet as much as you like.I have heard that some people were so tempted in gambling that they spent all the savings they had and landed themselves being bankrupted.However,this has not only affected themselves but also their families members.Some even landed up having to divorce as the family members are sick of the gamblers' gambling habits.Worse still, some gamblers do not learnt their lessons and turn to loansharks to borrow more money in hope to buy more luck.However this will cause them to become bad to worst.Therefore, i encourage people to limit themselves on spending money on bets so that more money can be saved and put into good use one day.
Voon Shi Tian - Unclean Water kills 4,000 daily worldwide
Summary of news events
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has warned that polluted drinking water will kill around 1.6 million people this year unlessgovernmentaround the world make a concerted effort to clean up their supplies.In addition, over 4,000 people die each day from water-borne diseases and death toll is not restricted to Third World nations.By bringing experts from around the world together through the Singapore international Water Week,they will discuss management policies, the impact of global warming, and the need to diversify water sources.However, leaders have to put their money where their mouths are and make good on a myraid of promises to provide affordable, clean drinking water.Furthermore, governments also need to invest heavily in building and maintainingwater infrastructure.The WHo hopes to use Singapore as a role model for other water-scarce countries and troughe an aagreement,this country will provide advice and volunteer help to water scarce countries.
My Personal Response
I think that the government has a great responsibility in providing safe drinkable water for his people as dirty water will cause many health problems like water-borne diseases, diarrhea and even deaths.I am relieved to see that the Singapore government has invested lots of money in looking to new technologies like desalination so that his people has clean water to drink from. In addition, i feel lucky and blessed to have clean water to drink from unlike the people in other countries. Through this, i also understand the importance of saving water. Imagine having dirty water to drink, to bathe, etc! Furthermore, i am proud that the WHo wishes to use Singapore as a role model for other water-scarce countries.Although Singapore is just a small island, she is able to make sure that her citizens have their essencials well-provided for and looks into other water sources in case one day Malaysia decides to stop suppying Singapore with clean water. By being a role model of other water- scarce countries, i hope that the water condition in those countries will improve so that lesser people will be affected by the unclean water.
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has warned that polluted drinking water will kill around 1.6 million people this year unlessgovernmentaround the world make a concerted effort to clean up their supplies.In addition, over 4,000 people die each day from water-borne diseases and death toll is not restricted to Third World nations.By bringing experts from around the world together through the Singapore international Water Week,they will discuss management policies, the impact of global warming, and the need to diversify water sources.However, leaders have to put their money where their mouths are and make good on a myraid of promises to provide affordable, clean drinking water.Furthermore, governments also need to invest heavily in building and maintainingwater infrastructure.The WHo hopes to use Singapore as a role model for other water-scarce countries and troughe an aagreement,this country will provide advice and volunteer help to water scarce countries.
My Personal Response
I think that the government has a great responsibility in providing safe drinkable water for his people as dirty water will cause many health problems like water-borne diseases, diarrhea and even deaths.I am relieved to see that the Singapore government has invested lots of money in looking to new technologies like desalination so that his people has clean water to drink from. In addition, i feel lucky and blessed to have clean water to drink from unlike the people in other countries. Through this, i also understand the importance of saving water. Imagine having dirty water to drink, to bathe, etc! Furthermore, i am proud that the WHo wishes to use Singapore as a role model for other water-scarce countries.Although Singapore is just a small island, she is able to make sure that her citizens have their essencials well-provided for and looks into other water sources in case one day Malaysia decides to stop suppying Singapore with clean water. By being a role model of other water- scarce countries, i hope that the water condition in those countries will improve so that lesser people will be affected by the unclean water.
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