Article on Rise in Fatal Accident and How to Reduce Them

   Rise in Fatal Accident and How to Reduce Them

                         By Joanne Lee

  

   The marked increase in fatal accidents on Malaysian roads is a cause for concern. In fact, Malaysia has one of the highest accident rates in the world, for a population of only 24 million. 

    During the festive season, our country records the highest number of fatal accidents involving vehichles. Very often, entire families were killed in road accidents. There are many factors as to the cause of road accidents such as drunk driving, negligent and reckless driving, talking or messaging on the mobile phone while driving and exhaustion and tiredness of the driver.

     According to the statistics released by the police, drunk driving is the major factor of road accidents in Malaysia. Despite the heavy fines, the number of accidents caused by drunk drivers continues to soar. So, the government has decided to impose a prohibitive fine and a concurrent jail sentence to act as a deterrent. 

    Negligent and reckless driving is also another cause of road accidents in Malaysia. There is a significant increase in the number of young drivers on the road. Some of them are over-confident, negligent and reckless while driving on the road. They also flout the traffic rules like skipping the red light. the government should increase the legal age for obtaining driving license. Those found guilty of reckless driving should not have their licenses renewed. 

     Mobile phone users in Malaysia have skyrocketed. There are regulations to forbid drivers from taking or messaging on the mobile phone while driving but many have been caught for committing this offence. This is because the fine on RM300 has not deterred them, thus resulting in ever increasing rate of accidents. In order to be effective, the government should impose a heavier fine or a jail torm on the offenders who cause fatal road accidents.

    Many accidents are cause by drivers who are unable to focus on the road,especially on a long journey. This is extremely serious during the festive season when many people return to their hometowns to celebrate the festivals. More awareness campaigns on the road safety should be organised. Drivers shlould also be reminded to have adequate sleep before embarking on a long journey on the road and rest when they are exhausted.

    It is hoped that the number of fatal accidents on the road accidents are a waste of human lives and need to be prevented at all costs.                        

Talk on Health Consciousness

    A very good morning to Mrs. Junaidi, the principal of SMK DPHA Gapor, teachers and fellow students. Our school has decided to launch a ' Health Week ' to raise awareness among students about the need to be more health conscious. As we know, obesity has been on the rise among young people.
    There are many reasons why young people are obese. Firstly, having improper eating habits causes young people to be obese. They eat too much junk food such as potato chips, fries, carbonated drinks, chocolates and ice-cream. All these food items contain extra calories which are not needed by the body. Therefore, they are stored as fat, causing obesity.
    In addition, there is a lack of exercise among young people. They dread exercising but they prefer to hang out at shopping malls or cybercafes. Many are couch potatoes, watching television for long hours or sitting in front of computers to surf the Internet or playing online games. Without proper or regular exercise, they do not burn off the extra fat in the body and thus, they become obese.
    In most homes, there are maids to do household chores. Young people tend to be lazy, even ordering their maids to do this and that. As a result, they are less active and lose extra weight slower or not at all. In other words, their lazy lifestyle also makes them become obese.
    However, there are many ways to reduce weight. Here are some suggestions. Exercise is the key to lose weight. You must exercise at least three times a week in order to burn off the extra calories or fats.The easiest exercise is brisk walking, which is simple and cheap.
    You will also have to reduce your food intake. Moreover, lower the intake of food that is high in sugars such as sweets, carbonated drinks and chocolates. It is also important to reduce fat intake and thus, eat less cheese, butter, deep-fried food and so on.
    Last but not least, change your eating habits. You should eat a lot of vegetables and fruits instead of junk food or food that is high in calories and fats. Eat three meals a day at a fixed time. Alternatively, you can eat small meals at regular intervals. In this way, you will not starve yourselves and overeat when you are too hungry.
   Before i conclude my talks, I hope that all of you have gained an insight into the problem of obesity and learnt ways to control your weight. After all, 'Prevention is better than cure'.
    Thank you.