Tourists from China and Hong Kong touring Manila in a bus.

This write up clearly shows the authorities bungled it all and how some of the hostages were in fact killed by the rescuers.

Postcripts Of A BloodBath
by Bang Lu Min
(One of the Hostages)

Mr. Mendoza was already upset even before he saw on television what the policemen did to his brother. The other tourists who remained inside the bus were complaining. Wei Ji Jiang wanted to go to the bathroom. Dao Chi Yu was hungry and the rest were just groaning and
whining like they have forgotten that our lives rest in Mr. Mendoza's hands.

The hostage taker, as you know him was really nice. He treated us okay and even let the elders and the children leave the bus. He said your policemen treated him unfairly. He was a policeman too and was accused of doing something he had no knowledge of. But your government didn't listen so he used us to get everyone's attention.

Things would have never turned for the worst if he didn't see how his family was dragged out of their house and taken into custody. He was watching the news all the time as we huddled around each other behind the bus. He shouted some words in your language then started shooting in the air. A girl about my age started screaming. Mr. Mendoza demanded her to stop but she didn't understand English. God, he had to slash her neck with a knife just to put her to rest. Her boyfriend who tried to hit him was shot in the head.

Tension was rising. You can see in his face how scared and confused he was. The bus driver ran away leaving him alone with strangers from a distant land. I can see him walking across the aisle, sometimes pointing his machine gun to one of the tourists. But he tried his best
not to hurt us, especially those who really cooperate.

I guess its in your nature not to inflict pain on others unless it w! as necessary. I remember him saying that he will free us before sundown and implored us to forget everything when we return home. But his words don't matter now. The policemen were trying to force their way
in, while we all lied down to shield ourselves from bullets. Mister Mendoza blindly shoots at his enemies which I think kept them from rescuing us. I hear sobs under the chairs. Some were even shouting the names of their loved ones even when the air merely eat their words.
Kevin Tang tried to escape when the glass door was was shattered, but one shot and he slumped on the floor with blood gushing from his mouth.

Heavy rain pitter-pattered on the rooftop. In old Chinese saying, it means an end to a struggle. Finally, somebody was able to open the escape hatch at the back of the bus. Freedom. But I knew Mister Mendoza was still alive. I knew he was just waiting for a chance to strike back at his enemies. So I told those around me not to escape. Let the authorities come for us instead. Then t! here was gunfire. He was firing at his enemies with a machine gun. Those who were at the escape hatch fled abandoning us once again. It's like a nightmare with no end and to wake up means a certain death.

Malaysia 53rd  Independence Day is just around the corner and all preparation to celebrate the National Day is right on the way to receive such meaningful celebration. You can see Malaysia flags flying on all buildings but most excitingly it is the flag on cars and motorbikes that are sweeping the streets by storm! Every soul seems to be showing their love and unity for the country, at least it appears to be......

Honestly, I am sadden by the fact that few racist incidents that occurred, showing exactly the contrary.

Is Malaysia a Racist Country?

Racism 1

According to Penang Malay Association deputy chairman Azmi Merican, racism in the job sector where many Malays and Indians who have been in employment for years and who are qualified for higher posts don’t move up. This is mostly because the Chinese who are less qualified and with lesser experience are given priority.

We've all seen them in schools, homes, cars, or at work yet 90% of us have never had to use a fire extinguisher. Experts and those in the fire service industry like fire fighters say we should all be well versed in the proper usage of any fire extinguisher that we may have to use in putting out a fire. They are fairly simple to use but getting fire extinguisher training at your local fire department is a great idea before you buy one and put it in your home. In an emergency situation you probably won't have time to read the directions and fiddle with the extinguisher. Fire extinguishers are designed to fight smaller fires commonly started in kitchens, offices, or in cars. Don't even attempt to put out a larger fire with a fire extinguisher.

When looking to purchase a fire extinguisher make sure it has been "labeled" by an independent testing laboratory like UL (Underwriters Laboratory) or FM (Factory Mutual). Fire extinguishers are rated A,B,C, and D based on what types of fires they are good at putting out in various environments. A type fire extinguishers are good for fires involving wood, cloth, paper, rubber, trash, or plastics. Type B extinguishers are best on flammable liquids, gases, solvents, paint, lacquers, oil/gas, tar, and synthetics. A type C fire extinguisher works best on electrical equipment fires, wiring, controls, motors, appliances, and data processing panels. Commercial kitchens are required to use K type extinguishers that have a wet chemical agent to help fight fires. You'll want to make sure the fire extinguisher is readily available no matter where you store it. They often come with wall mounts or wall hooks so they remain visible at all times. Kidde and Badger make great fire extinguishers that work well in homes or offices. We read online about an acronym which should help you to remember how to use a fire extinguisher. Pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep (PASS). Pull the pin at the top of the cylinder (some extinguishers require a lock latch to be released), then aim the nozzle at the base of the fire for the best results, squeeze the handle, and finally sweep the contents at the base of the fire until it is out. Shut off the fire extinguisher once you are sure the fire is out or until the extinguisher is out of its contents. If the fire is too big to put out, call 999 immediately for assistance.

Some supplier of fire extinguisher in Malaysia are:-

In Malaysia, it is mandatory for buses, lorries, trailers, taxis and all vehicles ferrying goods to possesses “fire extinguishers”. But surprisingly enough, this important item which can save lives is not a requirement for cars though.

A Fire fighter friend ever said, “if you cannot put out a fire that breaks out within 3 minutes, don’t bother calling the fire brigade”

fire safety is in fact very important to anyone, especially someone driving a car. But the sad thing is, not many people realize the importance of the fire extinguishers, especially in cars.

In a report conducted in America, fires in cars are one of the leading killers. In America, it is normal for people to drive everywhere. If a person inside a burning vehicle, it is utmost important they are safe from the fire.

Even though drivers and passengers can get out, the fire needs to be put out as soon as possible to prevent further risks to everyone in the area.

When we come to think of it, fire departments, due to traffic jams and congestion cannot respond fast enough to emergency calls from motorists. By the time they arrive at the scene, the car is already engulfed in flames!

So the only alternative is an easy access to a portable fire extinguisher will be able to put out a fire before it gets out of hand.

Fire extinguishers carried in cars should be, according to various Fire stations’ Websites, dry powder. Dry powder is a multipurpose extinguisher, suitable for solids (wood, paper, etc), flammable liquids, flammable gases and electrical equipment. It is not suitable for oil fires though, including chip pan fires.

Of course, it goes without saying that fire extinguishers are suitable for small fires, but anything bigger should be left to the professionals. They should also be maintained regularly.

For car use, one Website recommends a one kilo powder extinguisher. “For car fire protection opt for a minimum of a 1kilo extinguisher of the powder type, keep it in the car, not the boot, and learn how to use it.”

Some quick tips or guide to choose the right Mobile or Car Extinguisher are as follow:-

On Nov 11th 2009 – Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew Wednesday urged the public to keep a portable fire extinguisher in their cars as part of safety measures in case of fire.

He said motor vehicle fires and fatalities due to car fires had have increased in recent years with 800 cases of car fires reported last year, which is equivelant to two cars fires a day.

“Car owners who are equipped with a car extinguisher as the ‘first line of fire defence’ can save lives and prevent injuries due to motor vehicle fires,” he said at the “One-Car-One-Extinguisher” Campaign here.

His speech was delivered by Road Safety Department (RSD) Director-General Datuk Suret Singh.

He said the campaign, jointly organised by the Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) and Fire Prevention Council Malaysia (FICOP) in collaboration with the Transport Ministry, Road Safety Department, and Malaysian Road Safety Council, is aimed at creating awareness of car fire safety for motorists.

Lau also said that the awareness level among motorists of the importance of wearing seat belts was still very low, especially for rear passangers, as surveys showed that only 15 per cent complied with the rear seat belt ruling.

“This is serious matter as research shows that 350 lives can be saved annually if rear seat passengers buckle up,” he said.

Suret Singh told reporters later that he would not suggest to the goverment to make it compulsory for all cars to have fire extinguishers as it could burden the people.

He said that currently only public service vehicles and commercial vehicles like buses and trains were required to have fire extinguishers.

Guess many of us now had heard about a freak accident that happened early Friday morning in Cheras Taman Pertama involving  2 cars and a lorry. A girl was trapped in one of the car and it caught on fire when some by-passers arrived. A good samaritan tried to help by running over to the nearest petrol kiosk (BHP Malaysia) to get a fire extinguisher but to no avail as the Petrol kiosk staff refused to cooperate. The girl perished, burnt alive in the car.

A note of this incident was posted on Facebook  too. The note writer also blame the petrol kiosk staff and to boycott BHP. The incident was verified by the authorities but they haven’t been able to make contact with FB note writer.

Everybody seems to be blaiming the BHP for not letting the good samaritan from using the fire extinguisher. I do agree. But has anyone thought of having a good mobile fire extinguisher in their car might help the girl that perished, burnt alive in the car?

The incident had happened and passed, but I see the need that all driver or car owner need to have a mobile fire extinguisher in their car.

A very good article which takes two minutes to read. I'm  sending this to persons I care about.......I hope you do  too!!!

Heart  Attacks And Drinking Warm Water  

This  is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after  your meal, but about Heart  Attacks .  The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not  cold water, maybe it is time we adopt  their  drinking  habit  while  eating.

She never realize why he always learn to be tough

Things that she does not know and will never understand

- A translation from Mao Poo article -

March 15 was Penis Day in Japan.

The actual festival is called Honen Matsuri. Celebrated every March 15 in Komaki, a town about 45 minutes north of Nagoya, Japan, this is the time of year where folks haul out a large wooden penis to give three cheers to fertility and renewal. The custom is an old one that is connected to bringing about a good harvest and having babies.