Day 22 1/4 : All Hazed Out

Yes the topic spells it out. Over the past 2 months, the citizens of Kuching have been breathing particles. That's right, particles; from the constant burning and deforestation in search of new areas for plantation. This devious act, of keeping the world and it's environment greener, has definitely gone down the drain. From my personal observation, I've come to noticed that the citizens are surely feeling the effects of the haze. People are starting to cough, and those who have been sick prior to this, are falling sick once more. Everything from exercising to the desire to go to work has been affected tremendously. What I must stress here is that the morale of the citizens have plummeted.

Can we do without the burning? Can we find other means of clearing? Cost may be a huge factor of consideration here but it is by any means not the best form of lowering expenses. We are one world, we are one country, we are one people.

By being human beings with feelings, are we that inconsiderate to others and their well-being? Why isn't anything being done to ensure that the air quality in Kuching and the other places affected, improves? What did we vote for? What did we enrol ourselves to?

Surely, having to live in deteriorating conditions wasn't one of them. I want something done in making this situation improved and having this prevented from occurring in future. Since the 90's it has gone on, we have laws that restrict open burning, and I must assert, are they being enforced? If they are, I wouldn't be bothered putting up this post. Thus far, in my opinion, the actions of the authorities and that of the constitution has been dubious.

I am a proud Malaysian, and I am a proud Sarawakian. But how can I be proud of a nation who doesn't bother about the health and welfare of her natives? Yes, I must agree that it will affect the livelihood of others. We are a 'developing' nation, I agree, but this is no reason to hide behind the word 'developing'. Before we reach the status of a 'DEVELOPED' nation, we must first ensure that our people are strong enough, more crucially, healthy enough to fight for the cause : Our Vision 2020.

Let us not point our fingers at other nations. They contribute to this as well, however, until we can first settle our own issues, and provide for a better and healthier environment,

let's keep this within our beloved nation.

I say I need my fresh air.

I say I love my Kuching.

I say I love my Malaysia.

What say you?

Listen to this:

1) Nicole Nordeman - Why

2) Kaoru Amane - Stay With Me

3) Schuyler Fisk & Joshua Radin - Paperweight

4) Kaoru Amane - Taiyou no Uta

5) Remioromen - 3gatsu 9ka

Stay beautiful Kuching. Live every dream.