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2024-08-06 21:57 | Report Abuse
Education Blueprint Reform
### 1. **Segregated Schooling System**
Malaysia has a multi-stream schooling system, consisting of national schools (Sekolah Kebangsaan), Chinese vernacular schools (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina), and Tamil vernacular schools (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil). This segregation from an early age means children primarily interact with peers from their own ethnic group, limiting opportunities for cross-cultural understanding and friendships. The lack of a unified schooling system contributes to maintaining ethnic silos rather than fostering integration.
### 2. **Cultural and Religious Emphasis**
National schools emphasize the Malay language and Islamic studies, reflecting the country's demographic and political landscape. While this is important for preserving cultural heritage, it can alienate non-Malay and non-Muslim students, making them feel like outsiders in the national education system. This alienation can deter non-Malay parents from sending their children to national schools, further perpetuating segregation.
### 3. **Curriculum and Representation**
The curriculum in national schools is often criticized for not adequately representing the history, culture, and contributions of all ethnic groups in Malaysia. This can lead to a lack of appreciation and understanding of the diverse cultural landscape of the country, undermining efforts toward integration. Students may grow up with a limited worldview, lacking the necessary appreciation for multiculturalism.
### 4. **Higher Education Quotas and Policies**
At the university level, affirmative action policies favoring Bumiputera students in public universities can create feelings of resentment and division among non-Bumiputera students. The preferential treatment in university admissions and scholarships can be seen as discriminatory, leading to a lack of meritocracy and exacerbating ethnic tensions. This can discourage non-Bumiputera students from seeking higher education within Malaysia, driving them to pursue studies abroad and reducing opportunities for integration.
### 5. **Limited Interaction Opportunities**
Both the schooling and university systems offer limited structured opportunities for meaningful interaction among students from different ethnic backgrounds. While there may be extracurricular activities and events, these are often insufficient to bridge the significant divide created by the segregated educational paths. Without deliberate and sustained efforts to encourage interracial interactions, students may remain within their ethnic comfort zones.
### 6. **Socialization Patterns**
The segregation in schools often extends to social circles and extracurricular activities, where students primarily engage with those from their own ethnic background. This pattern continues into higher education and beyond, reinforcing social barriers and reducing the likelihood of interracial friendships and collaborations.
### 7. **Language Barriers**
Language can be a significant barrier to integration. While Malay is the national language, the prevalence of vernacular schools means many students are more comfortable in their mother tongue, which can limit their ability to communicate and form connections with peers from different ethnic backgrounds. This language divide perpetuates separation rather than promoting unity.
### Conclusion
To foster true social and interracial integration, Malaysia's education system would benefit from reforms that promote a more inclusive and unified schooling experience. This could include creating a more balanced and representative curriculum, encouraging multilingual proficiency, increasing opportunities for interracial interactions, and ensuring that all students feel valued and included in the national narrative. Without such changes, the current system risks perpetuating divisions and hindering the development of a cohesive and integrated society.
2024-08-04 18:58 | Report Abuse
Discrimination: Instilling sexist beliefs in children perpetuates gender discrimination, limiting opportunities for individuals based on their gender rather than their abilities. Economic disparities as it contributes to the gender pay gap and limits career advancements for women and men who defy traditional roles.
2024-08-04 08:30 | Report Abuse
The argument for vernacular schools are cause by Adzhar Ibrahim is a fallacy. The answer is sexism. Sexism hinders the growth of true human and a prosperous nation.
2024-08-04 08:12 | Report Abuse
Brainwashing children to be sexist and practice sexism can have severe and long-lasting negative impacts on individuals and society as a whole. Major drawbacks include:
1. **Perpetuating Inequality**:
- **Discrimination**: Instilling sexist beliefs in children perpetuates gender discrimination, limiting opportunities for individuals based on their gender rather than their abilities.
- **Economic Disparities**: It contributes to the gender pay gap and limits career advancements for women and men who defy traditional roles.
2. **Psychological Impact**:
- **Low Self-Esteem**: Children who are taught sexist beliefs may develop low self-esteem if they feel inferior or if their ambitions and interests are discouraged due to their gender.
- **Mental Health Issues**: Gender-based discrimination and rigid roles can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
3. **Stunted Personal Development**:
- **Limited Potential**: Sexist beliefs restrict children’s exploration of their full potential by confining them to traditional gender roles.
- **Reduced Skills and Interests**: It discourages the development of skills and interests that are seen as inappropriate for their gender.
4. **Negative Social Dynamics**:
- **Hostile Environment**: Sexism creates hostile and unhealthy social environments, fostering bullying, harassment, and violence.
- **Poor Relationships**: It leads to unhealthy relationship dynamics, including domestic violence and unequal partnerships.
5. **Impact on Society**:
- **Social Inefficiency**: A society that supports sexism is less efficient, as it does not fully utilize the talents and capabilities of all its members.
- **Cultural Backwardness**: It fosters cultural stagnation and resistance to progressive changes that promote equality and justice.
6. **Interpersonal Issues**:
- **Conflict and Division**: Sexism breeds conflict and division between genders, leading to a fragmented society.
- **Empathy Deficit**: It reduces empathy and understanding among individuals, as sexist beliefs often dehumanize and diminish the experiences of others.
7. **Legal and Ethical Concerns**:
- **Violation of Rights**: Teaching sexism infringes on basic human rights and equality principles, violating ethical and legal standards.
- **Legal Repercussions**: Promoting and practicing sexism can lead to legal consequences, including lawsuits and penalties for discrimination and harassment.
8. **Hindrance to Progress**:
- **Innovation Stifling**: A sexist culture stifles creativity and innovation by discouraging diverse perspectives and ideas.
- **Resistance to Change**: It creates resistance to social changes aimed at promoting gender equality, hindering societal progress.
Promoting gender equality and teaching children to value all individuals regardless of gender is essential for creating a fair, just, and progressive society.
2024-08-04 08:08 | Report Abuse
Stunted Personal Development - Limited Potential: Sexist beliefs restrict children’s exploration of their full potential by confining them to traditional gender roles. Reduced skills and interests as it discourages the development of skills and interests that are seen as inappropriate for their gender.
2024-08-04 08:07 | Report Abuse
Negative Social Dynamic - Hostile Environment: Sexism creates hostile and unhealthy social environments, fostering bullying, harassment, and violence. Poor relationships as it leads to unhealthy relationship dynamics, including domestic violence and unequal partnerships.
2024-08-04 08:05 | Report Abuse
Impact on Society - Social Inefficiency: A society that supports sexism is less efficient, as it does not fully utilize the talents and capabilities of all its members. Cultural backwardness happens as it fosters cultural stagnation and resistance to progressive changes that promote equality and justice.
2024-08-04 08:04 | Report Abuse
Interpersonal Issues - Conflict and Division: Sexism breeds conflict and division between genders, leading to a fragmented society. Sexism causes empathy deficit as It reduces understanding among individuals, as sexist beliefs often dehumanize and diminish the experiences of others.
2024-08-04 08:02 | Report Abuse
Violation of Rights - Propagating sexism: Infringes on universal basic human rights and equality principles, violating ethical and legal standards.
2024-08-04 08:00 | Report Abuse
Hindrance to Progress -Innovation Stifling: A sexist culture stifles creativity and innovation by discouraging diverse perspectives and ideas.
2024-08-04 07:40 | Report Abuse
Sexism & its draksides (fakeducation)
2024-08-02 22:39 | Report Abuse
In essence, fundamentalists can be seen as suffering from Peter Pan syndrome because they resist adapting to a changing world, prefer simplistic answers to complex questions, avoid broader responsibilities, live in a nostalgic fantasy, see the world in childlike dichotomies, and resist personal growth. These traits keep them in a state of emotional and intellectual immaturity, hindering their ability to fully engage with and contribute to the broader society.
2024-08-02 22:36 | Report Abuse
"Mentega Terbang" is a Malaysian film that has sparked controversy due to its provocative themes and content, making it unsuitable as a children's movie. This controversy highlights the broader issue of how a limited perspective can shape one's interpretation and response to various situations. Just as the saying goes, "If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail," relying on a single viewpoint or approach can lead to oversimplification and misjudgment. In the context of "Mentega Terbang," those who view the film through a narrow lens may miss its deeper messages and nuances, emphasizing the importance of having a diverse set of tools and perspectives to effectively navigate and understand complex issues.
2024-08-02 16:20 | Report Abuse
3rd World War is coming.......falling knife.......runnnnnnn
2024-07-31 21:10 | Report Abuse
While third world like kucingasia busy quarrelling about beer companies supporting schools, world big cat lion Singapore has moved on to passport-less airport
2024-07-31 18:16 | Report Abuse
NO need in 30 years. It's already in place now. DIvide to rule- keeping the rakyat divided so that there is no united rakyat against inefficient gomen, kapal korek parasitic cronies, gaji buta 'orang kita" little napoleans, etc etc
2024-07-31 17:51 | Report Abuse
No. Instead they should learn, understand and appreciate that stock trading is haram for Mslims due to its speculative nature, which is likened to gambling- by studying the deception and open lies by management of serbadinamik, etc:
Prohibition of Uncertainty (Gharar):
In Islamic finance, transactions involving excessive uncertainty or ambiguity (gharar) are prohibited. Stock trading, especially in its speculative form, involves significant uncertainty regarding future price movements, which can be seen as gharar.
Resemblance to Gambling (Maisir):
Gambling (maisir) is explicitly forbidden in Islam. Speculative stock trading often relies on predicting market movements without sufficient information, akin to gambling where outcomes are largely based on chance rather than skill or knowledge. This speculative behavior can lead to significant financial losses, mirroring the risks associated with gambling.
Focus on Quick Profits:
Speculative stock trading often focuses on short-term gains rather than long-term investment. Islam encourages productive and ethical investments that contribute to the real economy. The pursuit of quick profits through speculation does not align with the Islamic principle of wealth being earned through legitimate means and hard work.
Potential for Financial Harm:
Islam places a strong emphasis on the protection of wealth and the avoidance of financial harm. Speculative trading can lead to substantial losses, not only for the trader but also for the broader financial system, as seen in financial crises. This potential for widespread financial harm contradicts the Islamic objective of ensuring economic stability and fairness.
2024-07-31 12:28 | Report Abuse
While primates, particularly chimpanzees and bonobos, remain the closest relatives to humans genetically, pigs are among the closest non-primate relatives. The evidence from comparative genomics, physiological studies, and evolutionary biology highlights the significant genetic and functional similarities between pigs and humans.
2024-07-31 11:32 | Report Abuse
For unity and love for the ecosystem: The interconnectedness of everything- from inorganic carbon to alcohol to pig and everything else
The idea that "everything is connected" on Earth is grounded in the principles of atomic and molecular science, illustrating how matter is continuously cycled through the biosphere. Here’s a deeper look into the scientific facts supporting this idea:
### Atomic Recycling in the Biosphere
1. **Atomic Composition of Living Organisms:**
- Our bodies, like all living organisms, are composed of atoms derived from the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. The most common elements in the human body are oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen, which form the molecules that make up our cells and tissues.
2. **Biogeochemical Cycles:**
- Atoms are constantly recycled through biogeochemical cycles such as the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle. These cycles describe the movement of these elements through the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
- For example, carbon atoms move from the atmosphere into plants through photosynthesis, then into animals when they consume plants, and back into the atmosphere through respiration, decomposition, and combustion.
3. **Respiration and Exhalation:**
- When we breathe, we take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide we exhale is incorporated into plants through photosynthesis, which then becomes part of the food chain again.
- According to calculations based on the mixing of atmospheric gases, each breath we take contains about \(10^{22}\) molecules, and over time, these molecules mix thoroughly with the global atmosphere.
### Sharing Atoms Across Generations
1. **Common Atoms with Historical Figures:**
- Given the vast number of atoms in the atmosphere and their constant mixing and recycling, it is highly probable that we share atoms with all people who have ever lived.
- Statistically, the concept of sharing atoms is supported by the large number of atoms and the extensive time over which they have been recycled. For example, physicist Lawrence Krauss explains that "every breath you take contains on average one molecule of air exhaled by Julius Caesar".
2. **Body Composition Turnover:**
- The human body is not static; it constantly regenerates. For instance, our skin replaces itself roughly every month, and many of our cells are replaced over varying periods. This turnover means atoms from the environment are regularly incorporated into our bodies and then returned to the environment.
3. **Quantitative Estimates:**
- Considering the Earth's atmosphere contains about \(10^{44}\) molecules, the likelihood of inhaling molecules once exhaled by any individual in history is significant. Over years, due to the mixing of the atmosphere, the distribution of these molecules becomes even more uniform..
### Conclusion
This interconnectedness underscores the continuous exchange of atoms among living organisms and the environment. Through respiration, consumption, and other biological processes, atoms cycle through various forms and locations, ensuring that we are, quite literally, composed of bits of history and life that preceded us.
This scientific perspective not only emphasizes the unity of life on Earth but also highlights the intricate and dynamic nature of the planet's systems. Each of us carries a piece of history within us, connecting us to every other being that has ever lived.
2024-07-31 11:23 | Report Abuse
Solution: Understanding the interconnectedness of everything- from alcohol to pig to everything else
2024-07-31 11:21 | Report Abuse
GIven facts of today's, gomen only got itself to blame for failing to instill a sense of unity among its citizens.
The idea that "everything is connected" on Earth is grounded in the principles of atomic and molecular science, illustrating how matter is continuously cycled through the biosphere. Here’s a deeper look into the scientific facts supporting this idea:
### Atomic Recycling in the Biosphere
1. **Atomic Composition of Living Organisms:**
- Our bodies, like all living organisms, are composed of atoms derived from the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. The most common elements in the human body are oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen, which form the molecules that make up our cells and tissues.
2. **Biogeochemical Cycles:**
- Atoms are constantly recycled through biogeochemical cycles such as the carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle. These cycles describe the movement of these elements through the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
- For example, carbon atoms move from the atmosphere into plants through photosynthesis, then into animals when they consume plants, and back into the atmosphere through respiration, decomposition, and combustion.
3. **Respiration and Exhalation:**
- When we breathe, we take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide we exhale is incorporated into plants through photosynthesis, which then becomes part of the food chain again.
- According to calculations based on the mixing of atmospheric gases, each breath we take contains about \(10^{22}\) molecules, and over time, these molecules mix thoroughly with the global atmosphere.
### Sharing Atoms Across Generations
1. **Common Atoms with Historical Figures:**
- Given the vast number of atoms in the atmosphere and their constant mixing and recycling, it is highly probable that we share atoms with all people who have ever lived.
- Statistically, the concept of sharing atoms is supported by the large number of atoms and the extensive time over which they have been recycled. For example, physicist Lawrence Krauss explains that "every breath you take contains on average one molecule of air exhaled by Julius Caesar".
2. **Body Composition Turnover:**
- The human body is not static; it constantly regenerates. For instance, our skin replaces itself roughly every month, and many of our cells are replaced over varying periods. This turnover means atoms from the environment are regularly incorporated into our bodies and then returned to the environment.
3. **Quantitative Estimates:**
- Considering the Earth's atmosphere contains about \(10^{44}\) molecules, the likelihood of inhaling molecules once exhaled by any individual in history is significant. Over years, due to the mixing of the atmosphere, the distribution of these molecules becomes even more uniform..
### Conclusion
This interconnectedness underscores the continuous exchange of atoms among living organisms and the environment. Through respiration, consumption, and other biological processes, atoms cycle through various forms and locations, ensuring that we are, quite literally, composed of bits of history and life that preceded us.
This scientific perspective not only emphasizes the unity of life on Earth but also highlights the intricate and dynamic nature of the planet's systems. Each of us carries a piece of history within us, connecting us to every other being that has ever lived.
2024-07-31 11:10 | Report Abuse
Nothing will work in a land that normalises bully and bigotry.
Normalization of Discrimination: Just as bullying can create a culture where mistreatment of certain individuals is normalized and accepted, race-based policies can institutionalize racial discrimination, making it a standard practice within society. This normalization can lead to widespread acceptance of racial biases and inequalities.
2024-07-31 11:06 | Report Abuse
Moral class: Moral 101
Normalization of Discrimination: Just as bullying can create a culture where mistreatment of certain individuals is normalized and accepted, race-based policies can institutionalize racial discrimination, making it a standard practice within society. This normalization can lead to widespread acceptance of racial biases and inequalities.
2024-07-31 10:49 | Report Abuse
Moral 101
Normalization of Discrimination: Just as bullying can create a culture where mistreatment of certain individuals is normalized and accepted, race-based policies can institutionalize racial discrimination, making it a standard practice within society. This normalization can lead to widespread acceptance of racial biases and inequalities.
2024-07-31 10:44 | Report Abuse
All cat for sure. Already half of the men turn p*ssy with skirt a..k.a. sarong
2024-07-31 10:06 | Report Abuse
Tak boleh...terus mundur ke belakang....tide and time wait for caemen.....Kiasan marahkan nyamuk, kelambu dibakar
2024-07-31 07:51 | Report Abuse
Fundamentalism significantly jeopardizes children's mental development for several reasons:
### Impact on Mental Health and Brain Development
1. **Critical Thinking Suppression**: Fundamentalist ideologies often discourage questioning and critical thinking, which are essential for cognitive development. Children raised in such environments may lack the ability to think independently, analyze information, and make informed decisions.
2. **Emotional and Psychological Stress**: Exposure to extreme beliefs and practices can create a stressful environment for children. Fear-based teachings, intolerance, and rigid dogmas can lead to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
3. **Limited Exposure to Diverse Perspectives**: Fundamentalism often promotes a narrow worldview, restricting children’s exposure to different cultures, ideas, and experiences. This limitation can hinder their intellectual growth and creativity, making it difficult for them to adapt to a multicultural and globalized society.
### Impact on Unity, Prosperity, and Harmony of the Country
1. **Social Fragmentation**: Fundamentalism tends to create an "us vs. them" mentality, which can foster division and conflict within society. This divisiveness can undermine national unity and social cohesion, as different groups may become isolated or antagonistic toward each other.
2. **Economic Implications**: A society dominated by fundamentalist ideologies may resist modernization and scientific progress, leading to economic stagnation. Innovation and economic growth thrive in environments where diverse ideas are encouraged and critical thinking is valued.
3. **Inhibition of Progressive Values**: Fundamentalism often clashes with progressive values such as gender equality, human rights, and freedom of expression. This clash can stymie social progress and the development of a harmonious and inclusive society.
4. **Political Instability**: Fundamentalist movements can lead to political instability, as they often reject democratic principles and pluralism. This instability can create an environment of fear and repression, further hindering national prosperity and harmony.
In summary, fundamentalism is detrimental to children's mental health and brain development due to its restrictive, fear-based, and divisive nature. It also undermines the unity, prosperity, and harmony of a country by fostering social fragmentation, economic stagnation, resistance to progressive values, and political instability.
2024-07-31 07:45 | Report Abuse
PH stands for hope i.e. harapan. Only PH could finally realise that it's not vernacular schools, but mrsm and uitm are the cause of divided adults (end results). And race-based policies are types of bullying, hence unhealthy and unacceptable anymore.
2024-07-31 07:42 | Report Abuse
For unity, ensure multiracial school kids are being supplied with age-appropriate textbooks and reading extremism materials that would not further cause disunity among them.
2024-07-31 07:34 | Report Abuse
Start in every school as race-based policies share many characteristics with bullying, particularly in how they create and perpetuate systemic inequalities, marginalize and harm individuals, and undermine principles of fairness and equality.
Race-based policy is a form of bullying because it creates and perpetuates power imbalances, marginalization, and exclusion based on race, which is an arbitrary and non-meritorious criterion.
1. **Marginalization and Exclusion**: Race-based policies often marginalize certain racial groups by denying them opportunities that are provided to others. This exclusion from education, employment, or other societal benefits based solely on race mirrors the exclusionary tactics used in bullying, where certain individuals or groups are deliberately isolated and denied access to the same opportunities as others.
2. **Power Imbalance**: Bullying involves a power imbalance where the bully holds more power over the victim. Similarly, race-based policies institutionalize a power hierarchy where certain races are given preferential treatment, leading to systemic advantages for some and systemic disadvantages for others. This enforces a dynamic where one group wields power over another based solely on racial identity.
3. **Psychological Harm**: Both bullying and race-based policies can cause significant psychological harm. Victims of race-based policies may experience feelings of inferiority, low self-esteem, and chronic stress due to systemic discrimination. This mirrors the emotional and psychological toll bullying takes on its victims, who often suffer from anxiety, depression, and a sense of helplessness.
4. **Perpetuation of Stereotypes**: Race-based policies can reinforce harmful stereotypes by suggesting that certain races are inherently more deserving of opportunities or more likely to succeed. This can perpetuate societal biases and stigmas, much like how bullying reinforces negative labels and stereotypes about the victim.
5. **Erosion of Meritocracy**: Bullying undermines fairness by allowing power, rather than merit, to dictate outcomes. Race-based policies similarly erode meritocracy by prioritizing race over individual capabilities and achievements. This can demoralize individuals who are denied opportunities despite their qualifications and efforts.
6. **Normalization of Discrimination**: Just as bullying can create a culture where mistreatment of certain individuals is normalized and accepted, race-based policies can institutionalize racial discrimination, making it a standard practice within society. This normalization can lead to widespread acceptance of racial biases and inequalities.
7. **Impact on Social Cohesion**: Bullying creates a hostile and divided environment, as does the implementation of race-based policies. These policies can foster resentment, distrust, and division among different racial groups, weakening social cohesion and unity.
2024-07-31 07:25 | Report Abuse
But the ppl are forever divided. The segregation in MRSMs and uitm contribute to long-term social divisions as graduates from these schools might have less experience interacting with peers from different racial backgrounds. Vernacular schools, despite their cultural focus, often encourage multicultural activities and interactions, promoting a more integrated society.
2024-07-31 06:40 | Report Abuse
Nothing divides the children more than mrsm and uitm
Being exclusive they divide races more than vernacular schools
1. **Exclusive Admissions Criteria**: MRSM primarily admits Bumiputera students, which inherently creates an environment that is less racially diverse compared to vernacular schools that, despite their cultural focus, admit students from different racial backgrounds.
2. **Cultural Homogeneity**: In MRSMs, the cultural and educational environment is tailored predominantly for Bumiputera students. This can limit the exposure of students to diverse cultural perspectives and interactions, potentially fostering a more insular mindset.
3. **Policy and Intent**: The establishment of MRSMs is rooted in affirmative action policies aimed at uplifting the Bumiputera community. While this goal is commendable, it can inadvertently reinforce racial segregation by creating exclusive educational pathways, whereas vernacular schools, although culturally specific, do not have policies that exclude other races.
4. **Public Perception and Integration**: MRSMs are perceived as elite institutions for the Bumiputera community, which can create a sense of division and competition among races. Vernacular schools, on the other hand, are seen as institutions preserving cultural heritage and are more integrated into the broader educational landscape without the same level of perceived exclusivity.
5. **Long-Term Social Implications**: The segregation in MRSMs can contribute to long-term social divisions as graduates from these schools might have less experience interacting with peers from different racial backgrounds. Vernacular schools, despite their cultural focus, often encourage multicultural activities and interactions, promoting a more integrated society.
2024-07-30 21:39 | Report Abuse
Cause for division and disharmony (root cause)
Fundamentalist indoctrination promotes an us-vs-them mentality, where those who do not share the same beliefs are viewed with suspicion or hostility. This can result in increased intolerance and a lack of empathy towards others, harming social cohesion and cooperation.
2024-07-30 21:38 | Report Abuse
Give them time to educate before use hard discipline.
Education & moral 101(below):
2024-07-30 21:17 | Report Abuse
Moral 108: Root of division
Fundamentalist indoctrination promotes an us-vs-them mentality, where those who do not share the same beliefs are viewed with suspicion or hostility. This can result in increased intolerance and a lack of empathy towards others, harming social cohesion and cooperation.
2024-07-30 20:20 | Report Abuse
In case of poisoning! Ethanol is an effective antidote for methanol poisoning. Methanol is metabolized in the liver by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) into formaldehyde and then to formic acid, which are highly toxic and can cause metabolic acidosis, visual disturbances, and other severe symptoms. Ethanol works by competing with methanol for ADH, preferentially binding to the enzyme and thus slowing the conversion of methanol to its toxic metabolites. This allows more time for methanol to be excreted unchanged by the kidneys. Administering ethanol can be done orally or intravenously and is often used alongside other treatments such as fomepizole, hemodialysis, and supportive care.
2024-07-30 18:36 | Report Abuse
What children can learn from quality education?
In the human body, several alcohol species are naturally synthesized through various biochemical processes. These include:
### 1. **Methanol**
- **Source**: Methanol is produced in small amounts during the metabolism of certain foods and beverages, particularly those containing pectin, such as fruits and vegetables.
- **Metabolism**: Methanol is metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase to formaldehyde and then to formic acid, both of which are toxic. However, the levels produced naturally are typically very low and not harmful.
### 2. **Ethanol**
- **Source**: Ethanol can be produced in the gut through fermentation by intestinal microbiota, especially when certain carbohydrates are fermented.
- **Metabolism**: Ethanol is primarily metabolized in the liver by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) enzymes. It is first converted to acetaldehyde and then to acetic acid.
### 3. **Glycolaldehyde and Ethylene Glycol**
- **Source**: Ethylene glycol is not naturally produced in the body but can be metabolized to glycolaldehyde through enzyme action if ingested.
- **Metabolism**: Glycolaldehyde is further metabolized to glycolic acid, glyoxylic acid, and oxalic acid. These metabolites are toxic, and ingestion of ethylene glycol can be life-threatening.
### 4. **Glycerol (Glycerin)**
- **Source**: Glycerol is a naturally occurring alcohol that forms the backbone of triglycerides (fats) and phospholipids. It is released during the breakdown of these lipids.
- **Metabolism**: Glycerol can be converted into glucose via gluconeogenesis in the liver or used in glycolysis to produce energy.
### 5. **Inositol (Cyclohexanehexol)**
- **Source**: Inositol is a sugar alcohol that is a structural component of cell membranes and is involved in signaling pathways.
- **Metabolism**: Inositol can be synthesized from glucose-6-phosphate and is involved in the regulation of several cellular processes, including insulin signaling and lipid metabolism.
### 6. **Sorbitol (Glucitol)**
- **Source**: Sorbitol is formed from glucose by the enzyme aldose reductase.
- **Metabolism**: Sorbitol can be further converted into fructose by sorbitol dehydrogenase. It is part of the polyol pathway, which becomes significant in conditions like diabetes, where high glucose levels lead to increased sorbitol production, potentially causing osmotic stress and tissue damage.
### 7. **Cholesterol**
- **Source**: Cholesterol, a sterol (steroid alcohol), is synthesized in the liver and other tissues from acetyl-CoA through the mevalonate pathway.
- **Function**: Cholesterol is a critical component of cell membranes, a precursor for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D synthesis.
### 8. **Retinol (Vitamin A)**
- **Source**: Retinol is derived from dietary beta-carotene and other carotenoids.
- **Metabolism**: Retinol can be oxidized to retinal, which is important for vision, and retinoic acid, which is involved in gene expression and cellular differentiation.
### 9. **Ubiquinol (Coenzyme Q10)**
- **Source**: Ubiquinol is the reduced form of coenzyme Q10, synthesized in the body from tyrosine and mevalonate.
- **Function**: It is essential for electron transport in the mitochondrial respiratory chain and acts as an antioxidant.
These naturally occurring alcohols play vital roles in various biochemical and physiological processes, from energy metabolism and cellular signaling to structural functions and detoxification pathways.
2024-07-30 18:28 | Report Abuse
Moral 107: Fermentation is a common process in traditional Malaysian cuisine, often leading to the presence of alcohol in various foods and beverages. Here are some traditional Malaysian fermented foods and drinks, listed in descending order of typical alcohol concentration:
1. **Tapai (Tapay)**
- **Description:** A traditional fermented food made from rice, cassava, or other starchy ingredients.
- **Alcohol Concentration:** Can reach up to 8-10%.
2. **Tuak**
- **Description:** A traditional rice wine commonly consumed by indigenous communities in Sarawak and Sabah.
- **Alcohol Concentration:** Typically ranges from 5-10%.
3. **Lihing**
- **Description:** A traditional rice wine made by the Kadazan-Dusun people of Sabah.
- **Alcohol Concentration:** Generally around 3-8%.
4. **Bubur Cha Cha**
- **Description:** While not primarily known as an alcoholic food, some variations involve fermentation of the coconut milk base, which can produce a small amount of alcohol.
- **Alcohol Concentration:** Typically very low, about 2%.
5. **Budu**
- **Description:** A fermented fish sauce from the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
- **Alcohol Concentration:** Generally about 2%.
6. **Tempoyak**
- **Description:** Fermented durian, popular in Pahang and other parts of Malaysia.
7. **Cincalok**
- **Description:** A fermented shrimp condiment from Malacca.
8. **Pekasam**
- **Description:** Fermented fish, common in northern Peninsular Malaysia.
These alcohol concentrations can vary based on the fermentation process, duration, and specific recipes used.
2024-07-30 18:24 | Report Abuse
Scientifically, alcohol is not as bad. Nothing could be worse than misusing of fund to fuel fundamentalism among young children. Funding and spreading fundamentalism, characterized by a strict adherence to specific theological doctrines often in reaction against modernist theories, has profoundly detrimental effects on societies, making it one of the worst uses of resources. Such funding fosters intolerance and extremism, promoting an "us versus them" mentality that leads to social fragmentation, sectarian conflicts, and the suppression of religious, cultural, and intellectual diversity essential for a progressive society.
The danger, ignorance, and naivety of keeping children from being exposed to important knowledge about responsible moderate alcohol drinking, the risks of addiction, and the negative consequences are clear. Comprehensive education on alcohol is essential for fostering informed decision-making, promoting responsible behavior, and protecting young individuals from the potential harms associated with alcohol. By providing children with the knowledge they need, parents and educators can help them navigate the complexities of alcohol consumption and develop healthy, balanced relationships with alcohol.
2024-07-29 20:58 | Report Abuse
Moral 106: What is good?
The more laws and restrictions there are,
The poorer people become.
The sharper men’s weapons,
The more trouble in the land.
The more ingenious and clever men are,
The more strange things happen.
The more rules and regulations,
The more thieves and robbers
2024-07-29 20:57 | Report Abuse
The more laws and restrictions there are,
The poorer people become.
The sharper men’s weapons,
The more trouble in the land.
The more ingenious and clever men are,
The more strange things happen.
The more rules and regulations,
The more thieves and robbers
2024-07-29 20:52 | Report Abuse
Over the years, the Malaysian school syllabi have become increasingly rigorous, reflecting a push towards higher academic standards and global competitiveness. However, without integrity, honesty and transparency, this intensification has had unintended negative consequences that undermine the very goals of nation-building and character development.
2024-07-29 20:51 | Report Abuse
Apart from longkang otak, profesor kangkung and little napoleans, apa lagi ada...........
2024-07-29 17:28 | Report Abuse
Yes, I saw a supervisor standing and watching the bangla mopped the floor of the building. And when I talked to the "watcher", she told be she got supervisor above her- sitting in the office. And when I went to the office to meet the manager in charge of cleanliness, I was asked to see the supervisor's supervisor first......This went on and and I never got to meet the top guy to complain that the floor is still dirty despite his bloated team- bloated with yes men little napoleans who reported as though everything is going on very well!????
2024-07-29 16:20 | Report Abuse
Certainly. I heard some schools, hospitals or institutions have 3-4 deputy heads!!!
Posted by DickyMe > 25 minutes ago | Report Abuse
Some linked companies have multiple departments with overlapping duties.
They have Senior Manager, Manager, Chief Exec, 1st and 2nd Executive, Officers 1, 2, 3 and lastly the low level worker. This is the structure of some glcs.
2024-07-29 13:35 | Report Abuse
5. Tax Reform
Targeting only the wealth of the top 2% (including those with mulitple pension, those named in the Panama and Pnadora, etc) can help eradicate poverty by implementing progressive wealth and inheritance taxes, closing tax loopholes, and ensuring international cooperation against tax evasion. Revenues should fund direct cash transfers to the poor and social programs in healthcare, education, and housing. Empowerment initiatives like microfinance, small business support, and job creation are crucial. Strengthening labor rights, enforcing anti-corruption measures, and achieving legal reforms are necessary to ensure fair distribution and sustainable economic independence for the poor while balancing economic stability.
2024-07-29 13:22 | Report Abuse
4. Education Reform
Children should be encouraged to live by evidence, not hearsay. The fact is educators must nurture skills in decision-making and practical knowledge in children- preaching them nothing- no lies, but only the most up-to-date truth.
For example: Lesson about ethanol consumption
Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with a longer lifespan in several studies with clear beneficial effects on cardiovascular health. Research has shown that moderate drinking can lead to a reduction in the risk of coronary artery disease and other heart-related conditions. For instance, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that moderate alcohol intake was linked to a lower risk of myocardial infarction in men. The study highlighted that men who consumed moderate amounts of alcohol had a 30-35% lower risk of heart attack compared to non-drinkers .
The American Heart Association acknowledges that moderate alcohol consumption can raise levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, also known as "good" cholesterol, which helps protect against heart disease. HDL cholesterol facilitates the removal of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, or "bad" cholesterol, from the bloodstream, reducing the risk of plaque buildup in arteries and subsequent cardiovascular events .
A large-scale study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology further supports these findings. The study analyzed data from over 333,000 participants and concluded that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, particularly cardiovascular disease. The researchers noted that moderate drinkers had a 25% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases compared to abstainers .
Additionally, the antioxidant properties of certain alcoholic beverages, such as red wine, have been credited with promoting heart health. Red wine contains resveratrol, a compound that has been shown to protect the lining of blood vessels in the heart and reduce inflammation and blood clotting. This was supported by research published in Nature, which demonstrated that resveratrol could mimic the effects of caloric restriction, a practice known to extend lifespan in various organisms . Certain alcoholic beverages, like beer and wine, contain essential nutrients and antioxidants. For example, beer contains B vitamins, selenium, and silicon, which can contribute to bone health. Wine, particularly red wine, contains polyphenols, which have been studied for their potential health benefits.
While the benefits of alcohol is undeniable, not all of its consumption has the same effect.Hence, iIt is essential to educate, emphasize and differentiate between moderate, responsible drinking and excessive, harmful consumption. Overgeneralizing by claiming that alcohol is 100% bad ignores the nuances and context-dependent nature of its effects.
"Little Napoleans From Paper Mills" Syndrome
2024-08-07 10:05 | Report Abuse
In the healthcare sector, "little Napoleonism" refers to the undue influence and control exerted by third-party administrators (TPAs) and bureaucratic entities over clinical operations. This phenomenon has severe repercussions for both healthcare providers and patients. Key grievances include unfair fee structures, delayed payments, complex administrative processes, and unilateral decision-making by TPAs, all of which undermine the quality and accessibility of patient care.