Questions and Answers on Various Interesting Topics

Question 1

Motor vehicles in Malaysia are increasing rapidly nowadays. Almost every household have at least 2 cars and a motorcycle. It shows that Malaysians lifestyle also increasing. But from 1980 till 2010, the statistics of motor vehicle theft are increasing. Statistics shows that it increased year by year. The graph shows that from year 1980 till year 1995, the number of cases is still maintained. But, starting from that year till 2010 increased rapidly. The green line that indicates all vehicles was below 20,000 cases in the old days. Starting from year 2000 it increased from 40,000 cases to 160,000 cases in year 2010. The blue line that indicates motorcycle theft also below 20,000 cases in the 80’s and the 90’s. From year 2000, it increased up to 140,000 cases of motorcycle theft. Look at the black line, the private cars theft is not so big at all. It only rises up until the year 2000 and still below 20,000 cases.
A private car is stolen every 24 minutes in Malaysia and that the chance of recovery is a mere 10% on average. Furthermore, 55% of car theft in Malaysia is by hot-wiring (that is, the thieves break into your car and somehow drive off your car without requiring your car keys). Carjacking (hijacking cars) is the next most common manner at 30% by which your car is stolen. Your car can also be the “lucky bonus” when your house, for example, is broken in by thieves, and they find your car keys. Taking advantage of their lucky find, the thieves take off with your car, perhaps even using your car to help to carry out your home possessions. This last manner by which your car is stolen forms 15% of car theft in Malaysia.
Car theft crime rate rises about 6% every year in Malaysia, and local cars, Proton and Perodua, continue to be the two most stolen cars in Malaysia. This is followed by Toyota (especially the Hilux model) and Honda (especially the Civic model) cars.
There are many ways to prevent motor vehicle theft in Malaysia. First is window etching. This is where our car license plate number is etched onto a car window. The more windows that have this etching, the better the prevention are. This is because if your car is to be re-sold, the thief would have to replace all the windows that have the etched identity numbers. This is an additional cost that may deter a thief.
Second is car security window tint. Car windows are the weakest link in the car security system because they can be easily smashed. To make it more difficult to smash and break the windows, car security window tint ought to be installed. The security tint come in various thickness and the thicker the tint, the stronger the protection the tint gives to the glass. Security tint 4 mil is usually installed for cars. You can opt for a thicker tint for higher protection. However, tints thicker than 8 mil for cars are rarely needed.
Car security window tints are particularly resistant against blunt blows such as someone using a motorcycle helmet, baseball bat, or rock to smash the window. But these tints are instead vulnerable to blows from sharp objects such as from a screwdriver, ice pick, or any strong and sharp objects. Witnesses have reported car thieves have successfully smashed a car window fitted with security tint by using only the sharp point of an object. The thieves only took only a few seconds to compromise the security tint.
Third is hidden ignition switch. This is a very cheap and yet effective way to deter car theft. A switch is fitted to the car ignition and the switch hidden somewhere in the car. To start your car, you need both car key and to turn on the hidden switch. Without the two, the car won’t start. Some creativity is needed to hide the switch or even fool the thief. The switch can be hidden under the dashboard or in some crevice in the car. Some people have made dummy switches or even requiring toggling on two switches (instead of one) before the car can be started.
Number four is the steering wheel lock. This kind of lock is perhaps the most commonly found. What it does is it fits on your steering wheel, locking it, and making it very difficult to steer the car while the lock is still fitted. Steering wheel locks may not considerably slow down a car thief from stealing your car, but its greatest strength is it is a visual deterrent. A thief who sees your wheel lock would stop and consider if it is worth the additional time and effort to break your lock and steal your car. A car with a steering wheel lock makes it more attractive for the thief to steal another car that doesn’t have the wheel lock. Of course, if a thief wants your car that badly, your steering wheel lock would only be a mild irritant to him.
Number five is car alarm system. Car alarm system comes by default in all cars nowadays. However, there are many third party car alarm systems out there, ranging from a few hundred to few thousand ringgit, depending on the brand and what the system additionally provides in terms of security features. There are also other ways to secure your vehicles. The measures above are the best among the best that I can suggest of. If the measures done by Malaysians, the statistics of motor vehicle theft will surely decreased.

Question 2

What is pollution? Pollution is a word that had been kept in our mind everyday nowadays. The contamination of air, water, or soil by substances that is harmful to living organisms. Pollution can occur naturally, for example through volcanic eruptions, or as the result of human activities, such as the spilling of oil or disposal of industrial waste. An international company is welcomed to build a factory in our neighbourhood area; however it is believed to be environmentally hazardous. It will pollute the environment through thermal pollution, chemical pollution, air pollution and noise pollution. I as the head of this neighbourhood totally disagree with this situation. It is very dangerous to our neighbourhood. First, it will cause us thermal pollution. Thermal pollution is the degradation of water quality by any process that changes ambient water temperature. A common cause of thermal pollution is the use of water as a coolant by power plants and industrial manufacturers. When water used as a coolant is returned to the natural environment at a higher temperature, the change in temperature decreases oxygen supply, and affects ecosystem composition. Urban runoff storm water discharged to surface waters from roads and parking lots can also is a source of elevated water temperatures. When a power plant first opens or shuts down for repair or other causes, fish and other organisms adapted to particular temperature range can be killed by the abrupt change in water temperature known as "thermal shock." It also can cause an ecological effect. It can cause warm water and cold water. Elevated temperature typically decreases the level of dissolved oxygen in water is called warm water. This can harm aquatic animals such as fish, amphibians and other aquatic organisms. Thermal pollution may also increase the metabolic rate of aquatic animals, as enzyme activity, resulting in these organisms consuming more food in a shorter time than if their environment were not changed. An increased metabolic rate may result in fewer resources; the more adapted organisms moving in may have an advantage over organisms that are not used to the warmer temperature. As a result, food chains of the old and new environments may be compromised. Secondly, it will cause chemical pollution. Chemical pollution is when certain compounds are left or disposed of in the environment. The chemicals disrupt the processes of the ecosystem. These cause the biological elements to be killed or harmed. Humans carrying toxic waste or chemicals across the ocean. This tends to result in a leak. This is how the chemicals get released. Another way is purposely. We constantly are dumping things we don’t want in the ocean in forests and in deserts. This causes a chemical or a toxic substance. Causes are simply people. These noxious liquids are acetone cyanohydrin, carbon disulphide, cresols, naphthalene and tetraethyl lead, acrylonitrile, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene dichloride and phenol, benzene, styrene, toluene and xylene, acetone, phosphoric acid and tallow. It will harm our children’s brain. Chemical pollution may have harmed the brains of millions of children around the world in what scientists are calling a "silent pandemic". One in every six children has a developmental disability, such as autism, attention deficit disorder or cerebral palsy, the effects of which may be life-long. That is why we cannot let this factory built. Third is air pollution. Air pollution is the introduction of chemicals, particulate matter, or biological materials that cause harm or discomfort to humans or other living organisms, or cause damage to the natural or built environment, into the atmosphere. The atmosphere is a complex dynamic natural gaseous system that is essential to support life on planet Earth. Stratospheric ozone depletion due to air pollution has long been recognized as a threat to human health as well as to the Earth's ecosystems. A substance in the air that can cause harm to humans and the environment is known as an air pollutant. Pollutants can be in the form of solid particles, liquid droplets, or gases. In addition, they may be natural or man-made. Pollutants can be classified as primary or secondary. Usually, primary pollutants are directly emitted from a process, such as ash from a volcanic eruption, the carbon monoxide gas from a motor vehicle exhaust or sulphur dioxide released from factories. Secondary pollutants are not emitted directly. Rather, they form in the air when primary pollutants react or interact. An important example of a secondary pollutant is ground one of the many secondary pollutants that make up photochemical smog. Some pollutants may be both primary and secondary: that is, they are both emitted directly and formed from other primary pollutants. Lastly is noise pollution. Noise pollution is excessive, displeasing human, animal, or machine-created environmental noise that disrupts the activity or balance of human or animal life. The source of most outdoor noise worldwide is mainly construction and transportation systems, including motor vehicle noise, aircraft noise, and rail noise. Poor urban planning may give rise to noise pollution, since side-by-side industrial and residential buildings can result in noise pollution in the residential area. High noise levels can contribute to cardiovascular effects in humans, a rise in blood pressure, and an increase in stress and vasoconstriction, and an increased incidence of coronary artery disease. In animals, noise can increase the risk of death by altering predator or prey detection and avoidance, interfere with reproduction and navigation, and contribute to permanent hearing loss.
If this factory is set up here, all these circumstances will occur. It will affect our neighbourhood. We will face the entire above situation every day. Our children will be affected, our parents will be affected, our siblings will be affected and even our animal pets will be affected if this factory is build. Think for yourselves.

Question 5

A new nursery school will be open near our neighbourhood. It will be open shortly. This nursery school is called NJOI Nursery School. It is also a day care facility too. Meaning, parents can send their children in the morning and pick them up late in the evening. NJOI Nursery School will teach children ABC’s, 123’s and lots more. The children will learn it every day. Words and alphabets are very important to them. At NJOI, children will know words and alphabets faster than other nursery school. It is because at NJOI children will learn it different from other nursery school. It is not a standard way of learning. It is the other way that will make the children learn faster and more enjoy. Children will love it. And they will surely come back tomorrow. NJOI Nursery School not only teaches children words and alphabets, it also teaches them religious studies. Teachers there are Muslims, Christians, Hindus and others. They will the children accordingly to their religious. The teachers will teach the children how to become a good people. They will be taught to honour people. They will be taught to respect people. They will learn the moral values of the world. At NJOI Nursery School, children there will be taken care from top to bottom. Meaning that parents that leave their children here will feel happy and comfort. It is because, the children will be bathe and groomed. Food here is halal, hygiene free and the environment here is very clean. Without a doubt, try sending your children here, NJOI Nursery School and have fun here.

Question 6

It is widely acknowledged that cycling is one of the best ways for people to achieve good health and fitness. People who cycle regularly live longer than those who do not and lead healthier lives. Indeed, cycling has been shown to be the most effective thing an individual can do to improve health and increase longevity. The construction of bicycle lanes would be able to increase safety for cyclists on the housing area lanes and giving them no reasons for not to cycle because of personal safety. Cyclists will be safe from other vehicles. They will fear no more of any accidents that will occur. It will keep them safe when cycling. The construction of bicycle lanes would be able to achieve our neighbourhood committee objectives, making cycling more pleasant for leisure. Cycling is an ideal alternative mode of transport to the car for short journeys. Cycling will make the air in our neighbourhood cleaner than ever. If people want to make a short trip to a shop, they can cycle. It will reduce the consumption of oil energy to our vehicles. It will also make us healthier than ever. The construction of bicycle lanes would be able to educate people to the advantages of cycling, promoting a better image for the cycle and making the public and individuals aware of the benefits of cycling. It will educate people that cycling is good for health. It will educate people to reduce the use of vehicles. It will make the air cleaner. It is important to have bicycle lanes in our housing area.

Question 7

Driving license is very important to us Malaysians. It is the second important card other than our identification card. Malaysians who want to drive a vehicle must produce the license first. Then they can dive it. To get a driving license Malaysians must follow the steps to achieve it. First, they must register their names to a registered company licensed under Road and Transport Department (RTD). Upon registration, newbies will learn the basics of vehicles. It includes road signs, types of vehicles, engine basics and others. Then they will attend a paper test. The test consists of what they learn in the previous step. They must pass the test. If not they will attend it again and again until they pass it. This test will be conducted by the Road and Transport Department. Their officers will be around to monitor the students. They will be around 50 questions and students must achieve at least 45 correct answers. Upon passing the test, students must learn how drive the vehicles. They will attend driving classes. It will be a 16 hour driving class. Students must finish this 16 hour classes. If not, the next step will not occur. This driving class will be monitored by qualified teachers. The teachers will decide if the students are ready for the next step or not. After finishing the driving classes, it will come to the real test, the road test. Students will drive the vehicles along the road that is routed by RTD. Students will drive the vehicle monitored by RTD’s officer. The officer will take note of everything that you do during the road test. The officer will make the decision if you are qualified to drive or not. They will make the decision if you are pass or fail. If you pass the road test, you will be given a paper that indicates of certification of pass. Upon receiving the paper, you must go back to the RTD office to make the driving license. After paying certain amount, you will receive the driving license. Then you are qualified to drive vehicles.