Former Maritime Institute of Malaysia director-general Dr Pola Singh shares his vaccination experience and says every Malaysian must play a part in reaching herd immunity.
Author: Pola Singh
Dr Pola Singh served the Malaysian government for 30 years. The highest position held was Director-General of the Maritime Institute of Malaysia. He served three terms as an exco member at Transparency International Malaysia and is now an exco member of the Taman Tun Dr Ismail residents’ association. He is an avid environmental activist and is the co-founder of NGO Friends of Bukit Kiara.
‘Pray Bukit Kiara remains open during MCO’
Avid hiker and environmentalist Pola Singh cannot imagine a situation where the doors of Bukit Kiara are kept shut, as in during previous MCOs, and health enthusiasts like him are deprived of the beauty of nature and open spaces.
Bukit Kiara woodpeckers story of love, beauty and nature
A couple of woodpeckers started a family in Bukit Kiara and the process was captured by bird enthusiasts and enjoyed by those who frequent the area. With such beauty and exquisiteness around, shouldn’t the authorities let Bukit Kiara remain as it is?
Syabas Lee Zii Jia, but please stay grounded
It is only right Lee Zii Jia basks in his glory of becoming All-England champion but it would be good for him to keep grounded and not be intoxicated by his overnight fame.
Ensure the success of 100 million tree-planting project
Trees planted in the Greening Malaysia initiative to address climate change should be properly cared for and not suffer a similar fate as predecessor project.
Covid-19: How do we educate people to queue?
While most Malaysians stand one to two metres from the next person, not all take the trouble to comply with the physical distancing rule.
Uphill task to get Bukit Kiara trails reopened
Hiking, walking and cycling enthusiasts can hardly wait for the tarmac and jungle trails of Bukit Kiara to open but authorities have remained silent.
Covid-19 and new norm in grocery shopping
The Covid-19 pandemic and Movement Control Order are changing the way we carry out the simple task of buying fresh produce from the market.
Stop making animals dependent on humans for food
When humans feed animals on a regular basis, we unknowingly alter their behaviour and they become too dependent on us for survival.
Wrong to classify YWP as foundation, it’s a private company
To prevent conflict of interest, immediate action should be taken to detach Yayasan Wilayah Persekutuan from the Federal Territories Ministry and enable it to operate independently just like any private company.
Kudos Perhilitan for ending suffering of Bukit Kiara monkey
Perhilitan must be credited for helping monkey in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur that endured pain for months after a tin can with sharp edges was tied to its neck.
Bukit Kiara gazette should not be shrouded in secrecy
Plans by government to gazette green lung should be made in consultation with stakeholders.