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CYBERJUNGLE
It’s a jungle out there in Cyberjaya and if you don’t believe me, then perhaps you should stay there for a one week holiday just as I have done! Not too long ago, when I was given this assignment, I made a decision to write about my holidays about wherever I had spent it. And to my decent surprise, I had spent it in Cyberjaya. I believe it is not a coincidence that such wild experiences had come to life here in ‘Cyberjungle’ as I should call it from now onwards. In this assignment, I shall talk about the origins of Cyberjungle and my special experiences which have occurred throughout my stay there.
According to the Cyberjungle Multimedia Super Corridor webpage http://www.cyberjaya-msc.com/html/cyberjaya.htm , they see Cyberjungle as a place where ‘Man, Nature and Technology’ live in harmony. From my personal experience as a guest there, I believe it is true. Cyberjungle is a city where man, nature and technology live together in harmony. That is the premise which Cyberjungle is built on - a city featuring a unique blend of lush tropical eco-friendly environment with the latest technology in IT infrastructure and facilities.
Cyberjungle is Malaysia's first truly intelligent city, officially launched by the prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 8 July 1999. The landmark event was witnessed by 25 of the world's top personalities in the IT world. Spanning an area of 2,894 hectares (7,000 acres) the city is the nucleus of the country's vision for the next millennium, the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). Promising to be the city of the future, Cyberjungle will soon be the home ground for many IT & technology companies.
In order to be the city for the 21st century, the Flagship Zone of Cyberjungle is being developed as a self contained intelligent city, offering the ideal business and living condition for all. The Flagship Zone covers three main zone areas:
Enterprise Zone
Commercial Zone
Residential Zone
The rest of the Flagship Zone (at more than 50% of its total area) is designated for public facilities, green areas and zone for recreational purposes. The development of Cyberjungle is also divided into 2 major phases:
Phase 1: comprising approximately 1,460 ha (3,600 acres)
Phase 2: comprising approximately 1,430 ha (3,500 acres)
Cyberjungle is located at the heart of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the nucleus of Malaysia's vision for the next millennium. It is where the latest technology in IT infrastructure and facilities will set the standard for modern-day living. Added to it, it is also a world-class business and living environment where lifestyles are truly enhanced.
It has the best telecommunication infrastructure, High speed internet access and is a City Command Centre acting as a central monitoring hub for all traffic, utilities and public amenities. Cyberjungle includes a network for on-line shopping, education, entertainment and emergency aid. To know a little more about Cyberjungle, please visit http://www.cyberia.com.my/cyb.html
In Cyberjungle, high quality and efficient provision of utilities is supported by a back-up grid. Large recreational areas including Cyber Park, Cyber Axis garden and golf course is located in Cyberjungle for entertainment and a sure way to relax the mind. Six Smart Schools and Telemedicine Health Clinics are provided to ensure safety and well accepted education.
Cyberjungle is connected to KLIA, Putrajaya and KL Sentral Station by the Express Rail Link (ERL). It is served by a network of expressways including:
the North-South Expressway Central Link
the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP)
the South Klang Valley Expressway and
the proposed Dedicated Highway
It’s a jungle out there!
Now I would like to add in my personal experience here in Cyberjungle. During the second day of my stay here in Cyberjungle, I was visited by a bat while washing the dishes in the kitchen. Although the bat was a small one, it was black and dirty. We were horrified at the look of it. We tried all kinds of ways to dispose the poor thing. But finally, we figured everything out by shoving it into the kitchen drain hole on the floor.
On the same day, while I was walking up the second flight of stairs, to the apartment located on the fourth floor, I noticed something entangled to the railing. It had an unmistakable pattern. By no doubt, it was a snake! I jumped back, took a deep breath and shouted. It was just a foot away from my friend’s feet. When I shouted I showed him where it was and he too jumped backwards.
In Malay, it is called ‘ular sawar’ and this one just happened to be 5-feet long and about 3 inches wide. The ular sawar had no poisonous sting but it could strangle a person to death in a few minutes.
We were scared and called the guards to get rid of it immediately for the safety of the residents there. It took 5 men to bring down the snake. This was done by pushing it so that it fell unto the ground floor and the rest of them waiting for it to fall whacked it repeatedly with hoes, sticks and shovels until it died. Their strategy worked, and thus we have taken a picture of this snake which I have enclosed in this assignment.
After facing this two haunting incidents, my friends are forced to live in fear as long as they are still in Cygerjungle. For example, whenever we walk up the stairs, we have to be careful lest there be anymore snakes around. It is dangerous and we are not sure what will happen tomorrow. In fact, my friend admitted that she won’t be surprised if we spot a tiger the next day. Added to it, this was not the first snake reported sighted by one of her friends. I just happened to be one who sighted it this close to her apartment.
We understand that Cyberjungle is a newly developed area, but for the safety of the residents and visitors there, I hope that none of these disasters should ever take place again. I believe that this statement about the condition of Cyberjungle should be taken note of by the authorities, and that their citizens be warned so that this issue should come to the awareness of our society. If the government is truly concerned for its people they should not hide issues like this in the dark at their risk.
There are various steps that should be taken in settling this problem, for example, fencing certain commercial buildings and residential areas with electric fences, tightening the security system, placing alarms at certain areas, raring trained dogs to help the guards in patrolling the area, warning the public of such incidents to raise awareness and finally, survival and first aid training.
Fencing commercial buildings and residential areas with electric wires can be quite costly, but is an action which has to be taken into consideration because it is worth it for the sake of our residents and workers’ safety. These wired not only would prevent animals from getting through but also prevent other crimes such as thefts and break-ins. Technology has provided us with electric fences which doesn’t require high voltage, but just a buzz of it so that animals should keep their distance from restricted areas. The only possible disadvantage which can be seen through the application of this idea is the probability of children getting hurt. Nevertheless, as these fences only let out a buzz of electricity, we can be sure it won’t be too dangerous for them.
Tightening the security system should be seen as a must, as its budget isn’t going to be too affected or not affected at all this will only meant that they have to be on their toes for wild animals within the area other than break-ins. This could also mean that they have to make more rounds around the area to avoid mishaps such as this. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Placing alarms at certain areas might be a disturbance at times, nevertheless necessary as well. This would help the guards to locate wild animals and act upon it. These alarms may be censored alarms which would turn off once an animal has triggered it. These alarms must also be able to distinguish between humans and animals respectively. Nevertheless, this choice may not be suitable for those with budget constrains.
Raring trained dogs to help guards in patrolling the area is a good idea as animals have high sensitivity compared to human beings. Their eyes and ears are many times sharper than ours and once they detect a strange animal, they will bark to warn us and also bring us towards the location of the wild animal. Thus, the use of guard dogs should not be under estimated. Added to it, this step doesn’t require much funds either, at it seems to be one of the most effective
Warning the public of such incidents is not merely a step but the most important in building a safe environment. This is in fact the responsibility of the government and shouldn’t need to be taken into reconsideration. This should be done through many ways such as publicizing it in the newspapers and television.
Last but not least, is training out people how to act in these emergencies. These trainings should be conducted by organizing campaigns. In these trainings, people should be thought how to kill a snake or the fastest way to contact the right personnel in regards to capturing the snake. Should any of these wild animals be sighted, the authorities must be informed immediately.
These trainings must also include fist aid trainings in case any mishaps were to take place. By all means, killing a snake on ones own may not be advisable unless there is no other solution. The people should be taught the step-by-step procedures into handling each new situation as it seems fit. These steps should not be taken lightly, as it can save people’s lives.
The people have the right to protect themselves and survive. We cannot always depend on the authorities to do the thinking and killing for us, because by than it will be too late, for we all know the faults of man and their weaknesses when it come to efficiently handling emergencies in Malaysia.
Of course, there can be minor steps too, such as placing sulfur around the area or growing bamboo plants which are both greatly disliked by snakes, but should some other animal come in, we should think of more solutions in solving each problem. Therefore, I dun see why those in authorities are not taking serious actions if there are so many ways to prevent history from repeating itself.
Why must we wait for someone to be killed or injured in order to start acting? By than it would be just another regretful incident. We need to weigh out the possibilities and know it could happen anytime to anyone. If anything happens, there is no one to be blamed but ourselves. We know about it, and if we don’t warned others, their blood will be on our hands. We must be responsible citizen. If we don’t do something now, we will regret for the rest of our lives. Don’t let this be another lesson to be learnt. There were so many lessons in the past; this is the time to actually learn from them. Remember what our lessons have taught us. Let us be useful students.
We need to stop this before it is too late and put another of our friends’ or relatives ‘lives in danger because of our own naivety or inefficiency in handling this problem. Right now the case is still in our hands. We have the power the future in the present. Let’s do it!
Think about our friends’ way back in Cyberjungle. Think about their safety and ignorance. Think about the snake on the second flight of stairs and imagine what could probably take place within those few frightful seconds. If you have the voice to scream, then shout your lungs out and tell them that there is a snake only a foot away from their feet. Show them the 5 feet long strangler and its 3 inch wide width. Don’t watch them die.
* tRUST & OBey the LORD *
It’s a jungle out there in Cyberjaya and if you don’t believe me, then perhaps you should stay there for a one week holiday just as I have done! Not too long ago, when I was given this assignment, I made a decision to write about my holidays about wherever I had spent it. And to my decent surprise, I had spent it in Cyberjaya. I believe it is not a coincidence that such wild experiences had come to life here in ‘Cyberjungle’ as I should call it from now onwards. In this assignment, I shall talk about the origins of Cyberjungle and my special experiences which have occurred throughout my stay there.
According to the Cyberjungle Multimedia Super Corridor webpage http://www.cyberjaya-msc.com/html/cyberjaya.htm , they see Cyberjungle as a place where ‘Man, Nature and Technology’ live in harmony. From my personal experience as a guest there, I believe it is true. Cyberjungle is a city where man, nature and technology live together in harmony. That is the premise which Cyberjungle is built on - a city featuring a unique blend of lush tropical eco-friendly environment with the latest technology in IT infrastructure and facilities.
Cyberjungle is Malaysia's first truly intelligent city, officially launched by the prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 8 July 1999. The landmark event was witnessed by 25 of the world's top personalities in the IT world. Spanning an area of 2,894 hectares (7,000 acres) the city is the nucleus of the country's vision for the next millennium, the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). Promising to be the city of the future, Cyberjungle will soon be the home ground for many IT & technology companies.
In order to be the city for the 21st century, the Flagship Zone of Cyberjungle is being developed as a self contained intelligent city, offering the ideal business and living condition for all. The Flagship Zone covers three main zone areas:
Enterprise Zone
Commercial Zone
Residential Zone
The rest of the Flagship Zone (at more than 50% of its total area) is designated for public facilities, green areas and zone for recreational purposes. The development of Cyberjungle is also divided into 2 major phases:
Phase 1: comprising approximately 1,460 ha (3,600 acres)
Phase 2: comprising approximately 1,430 ha (3,500 acres)
Cyberjungle is located at the heart of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC), the nucleus of Malaysia's vision for the next millennium. It is where the latest technology in IT infrastructure and facilities will set the standard for modern-day living. Added to it, it is also a world-class business and living environment where lifestyles are truly enhanced.
It has the best telecommunication infrastructure, High speed internet access and is a City Command Centre acting as a central monitoring hub for all traffic, utilities and public amenities. Cyberjungle includes a network for on-line shopping, education, entertainment and emergency aid. To know a little more about Cyberjungle, please visit http://www.cyberia.com.my/cyb.html
In Cyberjungle, high quality and efficient provision of utilities is supported by a back-up grid. Large recreational areas including Cyber Park, Cyber Axis garden and golf course is located in Cyberjungle for entertainment and a sure way to relax the mind. Six Smart Schools and Telemedicine Health Clinics are provided to ensure safety and well accepted education.
Cyberjungle is connected to KLIA, Putrajaya and KL Sentral Station by the Express Rail Link (ERL). It is served by a network of expressways including:
the North-South Expressway Central Link
the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP)
the South Klang Valley Expressway and
the proposed Dedicated Highway
It’s a jungle out there!
Now I would like to add in my personal experience here in Cyberjungle. During the second day of my stay here in Cyberjungle, I was visited by a bat while washing the dishes in the kitchen. Although the bat was a small one, it was black and dirty. We were horrified at the look of it. We tried all kinds of ways to dispose the poor thing. But finally, we figured everything out by shoving it into the kitchen drain hole on the floor.
On the same day, while I was walking up the second flight of stairs, to the apartment located on the fourth floor, I noticed something entangled to the railing. It had an unmistakable pattern. By no doubt, it was a snake! I jumped back, took a deep breath and shouted. It was just a foot away from my friend’s feet. When I shouted I showed him where it was and he too jumped backwards.
In Malay, it is called ‘ular sawar’ and this one just happened to be 5-feet long and about 3 inches wide. The ular sawar had no poisonous sting but it could strangle a person to death in a few minutes.
We were scared and called the guards to get rid of it immediately for the safety of the residents there. It took 5 men to bring down the snake. This was done by pushing it so that it fell unto the ground floor and the rest of them waiting for it to fall whacked it repeatedly with hoes, sticks and shovels until it died. Their strategy worked, and thus we have taken a picture of this snake which I have enclosed in this assignment.
After facing this two haunting incidents, my friends are forced to live in fear as long as they are still in Cygerjungle. For example, whenever we walk up the stairs, we have to be careful lest there be anymore snakes around. It is dangerous and we are not sure what will happen tomorrow. In fact, my friend admitted that she won’t be surprised if we spot a tiger the next day. Added to it, this was not the first snake reported sighted by one of her friends. I just happened to be one who sighted it this close to her apartment.
We understand that Cyberjungle is a newly developed area, but for the safety of the residents and visitors there, I hope that none of these disasters should ever take place again. I believe that this statement about the condition of Cyberjungle should be taken note of by the authorities, and that their citizens be warned so that this issue should come to the awareness of our society. If the government is truly concerned for its people they should not hide issues like this in the dark at their risk.
There are various steps that should be taken in settling this problem, for example, fencing certain commercial buildings and residential areas with electric fences, tightening the security system, placing alarms at certain areas, raring trained dogs to help the guards in patrolling the area, warning the public of such incidents to raise awareness and finally, survival and first aid training.
Fencing commercial buildings and residential areas with electric wires can be quite costly, but is an action which has to be taken into consideration because it is worth it for the sake of our residents and workers’ safety. These wired not only would prevent animals from getting through but also prevent other crimes such as thefts and break-ins. Technology has provided us with electric fences which doesn’t require high voltage, but just a buzz of it so that animals should keep their distance from restricted areas. The only possible disadvantage which can be seen through the application of this idea is the probability of children getting hurt. Nevertheless, as these fences only let out a buzz of electricity, we can be sure it won’t be too dangerous for them.
Tightening the security system should be seen as a must, as its budget isn’t going to be too affected or not affected at all this will only meant that they have to be on their toes for wild animals within the area other than break-ins. This could also mean that they have to make more rounds around the area to avoid mishaps such as this. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Placing alarms at certain areas might be a disturbance at times, nevertheless necessary as well. This would help the guards to locate wild animals and act upon it. These alarms may be censored alarms which would turn off once an animal has triggered it. These alarms must also be able to distinguish between humans and animals respectively. Nevertheless, this choice may not be suitable for those with budget constrains.
Raring trained dogs to help guards in patrolling the area is a good idea as animals have high sensitivity compared to human beings. Their eyes and ears are many times sharper than ours and once they detect a strange animal, they will bark to warn us and also bring us towards the location of the wild animal. Thus, the use of guard dogs should not be under estimated. Added to it, this step doesn’t require much funds either, at it seems to be one of the most effective
Warning the public of such incidents is not merely a step but the most important in building a safe environment. This is in fact the responsibility of the government and shouldn’t need to be taken into reconsideration. This should be done through many ways such as publicizing it in the newspapers and television.
Last but not least, is training out people how to act in these emergencies. These trainings should be conducted by organizing campaigns. In these trainings, people should be thought how to kill a snake or the fastest way to contact the right personnel in regards to capturing the snake. Should any of these wild animals be sighted, the authorities must be informed immediately.
These trainings must also include fist aid trainings in case any mishaps were to take place. By all means, killing a snake on ones own may not be advisable unless there is no other solution. The people should be taught the step-by-step procedures into handling each new situation as it seems fit. These steps should not be taken lightly, as it can save people’s lives.
The people have the right to protect themselves and survive. We cannot always depend on the authorities to do the thinking and killing for us, because by than it will be too late, for we all know the faults of man and their weaknesses when it come to efficiently handling emergencies in Malaysia.
Of course, there can be minor steps too, such as placing sulfur around the area or growing bamboo plants which are both greatly disliked by snakes, but should some other animal come in, we should think of more solutions in solving each problem. Therefore, I dun see why those in authorities are not taking serious actions if there are so many ways to prevent history from repeating itself.
Why must we wait for someone to be killed or injured in order to start acting? By than it would be just another regretful incident. We need to weigh out the possibilities and know it could happen anytime to anyone. If anything happens, there is no one to be blamed but ourselves. We know about it, and if we don’t warned others, their blood will be on our hands. We must be responsible citizen. If we don’t do something now, we will regret for the rest of our lives. Don’t let this be another lesson to be learnt. There were so many lessons in the past; this is the time to actually learn from them. Remember what our lessons have taught us. Let us be useful students.
We need to stop this before it is too late and put another of our friends’ or relatives ‘lives in danger because of our own naivety or inefficiency in handling this problem. Right now the case is still in our hands. We have the power the future in the present. Let’s do it!
Think about our friends’ way back in Cyberjungle. Think about their safety and ignorance. Think about the snake on the second flight of stairs and imagine what could probably take place within those few frightful seconds. If you have the voice to scream, then shout your lungs out and tell them that there is a snake only a foot away from their feet. Show them the 5 feet long strangler and its 3 inch wide width. Don’t watch them die.
* tRUST & OBey the LORD *
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