So difficult for Msian students in Spore
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THE LONG, LONG RIDE
07 May 2006
LAU MEISAN
Every morning, 5,000 Malaysian students cross the Causeway to go to schools in Singapore. Their day starts as early as 3am as they need to beat the traffic congestion, reports LAU MEISAN.
JOHOR BARU:Like any nine-year- old, Jeremy Tan would like to sleep a little longer. But he cannot.
It is 4.50am and it is time to wake up for school across the Causeway.
Jeremy is one of the thousands of schoolchildren in Johor known as the "Incredible Kids".
A more apt description, however, would be the "Sleepy Kids" or the "Pitiful Kids".
Many schoolchildren here, some as young as seven, get up as early as 4am to beat the traffic congestion at the Causeway and make it on time to school in Singapore.
This daily routine, five days a week, would take a toll even on adults, but these children take it all in their stride in the pursuit of a supposedly better education in the republic.
Not only do they have to sacrifice their sleep, they also battle the notorious Causeway traffic jam.
It is not uncommon to see the children walk a kilometre to the Immigration checkpoint in Woodlands whenever their school buses are caught in the peak-hour jams.
Lugging heavy schoolbags and files, they make their way in the pre-dawn hours together with thousands of Malaysian workers.
The journey is at times fraught with peril as inconsiderate motorcyclists whizz into their lanes, while pickpockets and thieves wait to pounce on unsuspecting victims. The children also have to contend with factory buses and lorries.
"I am used to this routine," said Jeremy, a Primary Three student of Woodlands Ring Primary School.
"But if there is no traffic jam, I would remain in the bus and sleep. I sleep a lot as I wake up very early."
No official figures are available, but it is estimated that no fewer than 5,000 Malaysian students cross the Causeway daily.
The primary school pupils usually travel in school buses while the older children take public transport. More than 110,000 commuters, including some 40,000 motorists, cross to Singapore every morning. The peak-hour traffic congestion starts around 4.30am and ends about 10am.
To ensure that they make it on time , some are forced to wake up as early as 3am.
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Worse than what Spore kids face.
Perhaps we can be good neighbours=help them in their education system....or perhaps we can be one country again?
so sad.
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just what is your implication for all those statements you made??????
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I think to be one country impossible but based on the report, Malysian students in general those come here quite smart n some can get scholarship likeOriginally posted by Dr Who:THE LONG, LONG RIDE
07 May 2006
LAU MEISAN
Every morning, 5,000 Malaysian students cross the Causeway to go to schools in Singapore. Their day starts as early as 3am as they need to beat the traffic congestion, reports LAU MEISAN.
JOHOR BARU:Like any nine-year- old, Jeremy Tan would like to sleep a little longer. But he cannot.
It is 4.50am and it is time to wake up for school across the Causeway.
Jeremy is one of the thousands of schoolchildren in Johor known as the "Incredible Kids".
A more apt description, however, would be the "Sleepy Kids" or the "Pitiful Kids".
Many schoolchildren here, some as young as seven, get up as early as 4am to beat the traffic congestion at the Causeway and make it on time to school in Singapore.
This daily routine, five days a week, would take a toll even on adults, but these children take it all in their stride in the pursuit of a supposedly better education in the republic.
Not only do they have to sacrifice their sleep, they also battle the notorious Causeway traffic jam.
It is not uncommon to see the children walk a kilometre to the Immigration checkpoint in Woodlands whenever their school buses are caught in the peak-hour jams.
Lugging heavy schoolbags and files, they make their way in the pre-dawn hours together with thousands of Malaysian workers.
The journey is at times fraught with peril as inconsiderate motorcyclists whizz into their lanes, while pickpockets and thieves wait to pounce on unsuspecting victims. The children also have to contend with factory buses and lorries.
"I am used to this routine," said Jeremy, a Primary Three student of Woodlands Ring Primary School.
"But if there is no traffic jam, I would remain in the bus and sleep. I sleep a lot as I wake up very early."
No official figures are available, but it is estimated that no fewer than 5,000 Malaysian students cross the Causeway daily.
The primary school pupils usually travel in school buses while the older children take public transport. More than 110,000 commuters, including some 40,000 motorists, cross to Singapore every morning. The peak-hour traffic congestion starts around 4.30am and ends about 10am.
To ensure that they make it on time , some are forced to wake up as early as 3am.
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Worse than what Spore kids face.
Perhaps we can be good neighbours=help them in their education system....or perhaps we can be one country again?
so sad.
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Minister of Health, Khaw Boon Wan. So much admiration for him n his contribution. -
it is their choice who wants to come over singapore to study..so no point complaining about the journey..
well, try asking them if life is even more difficult for chinese to study in malaysia instead!
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Orh, so you mean we shall adjust Singapore for our friendly neighbours up north?
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Haha, don't like it? Don't come to sg for schooling. Stay at malaysia.....
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Originally Posted by Darknessfall
it is their choice who wants to come over singapore to study..so no point complaining about the journey..
well, try asking them if life is even more difficult for chinese to study in malaysia instead!
Yes, it is their choice, so they should not complain! Similarly Singaporeans should not complain if MRT fare, bus fares and living cost goes up further after election because you chose a government that encourages more profit for the MRT and bus companies. So even if more fees were to go up, it is rightfully your choice and do not complain!!!!! -
who's side are u onOriginally posted by Heartlander:Originally Posted by Darknessfall
it is their choice who wants to come over singapore to study..so no point complaining about the journey..
well, try asking them if life is even more difficult for chinese to study in malaysia instead!
Yes, it is their choice, so they should not complain! Similarly Singaporeans should not complain if MRT fare, bus fares and living cost goes up further after election because you chose a government that encourages more profit for the MRT and bus companies. So even if more fees were to go up, it is rightfully your choice and do not complain!!!!!
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why wan to go all the way to singapore to study when can just study in msia?
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i want to sleep in the morning...
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Cannot find a place to stay meh? Like those Chinese students?
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they chose to study here out of their own free will.
what to do if malaysia do not have a good educational system? -
coz singapore has a supposingly better education system where the subjects are taught in english.Originally posted by rainee:why wan to go all the way to singapore to study when can just study in msia? -
actually depend on the student himself or herself.Originally posted by BonJovi:coz singapore has a supposingly better education system where the subjects are taught in english.
if want to excel, study wherever oso can. i studied in malaysia for 18 years and i do not have any problem learning english. just whether that student wants to make an extra effort or not -
one of my ex was malaysian,Originally posted by Dr Who:THE LONG, LONG RIDE
07 May 2006
LAU MEISAN
Every morning, 5,000 Malaysian students cross the Causeway to go to schools in Singapore. Their day starts as early as 3am as they need to beat the traffic congestion, reports LAU MEISAN.
JOHOR BARU:Like any nine-year- old, Jeremy Tan would like to sleep a little longer. But he cannot.
It is 4.50am and it is time to wake up for school across the Causeway.
Jeremy is one of the thousands of schoolchildren in Johor known as the "Incredible Kids".
A more apt description, however, would be the "Sleepy Kids" or the "Pitiful Kids".
Many schoolchildren here, some as young as seven, get up as early as 4am to beat the traffic congestion at the Causeway and make it on time to school in Singapore.
This daily routine, five days a week, would take a toll even on adults, but these children take it all in their stride in the pursuit of a supposedly better education in the republic.
Not only do they have to sacrifice their sleep, they also battle the notorious Causeway traffic jam.
It is not uncommon to see the children walk a kilometre to the Immigration checkpoint in Woodlands whenever their school buses are caught in the peak-hour jams.
Lugging heavy schoolbags and files, they make their way in the pre-dawn hours together with thousands of Malaysian workers.
The journey is at times fraught with peril as inconsiderate motorcyclists whizz into their lanes, while pickpockets and thieves wait to pounce on unsuspecting victims. The children also have to contend with factory buses and lorries.
"I am used to this routine," said Jeremy, a Primary Three student of Woodlands Ring Primary School.
"But if there is no traffic jam, I would remain in the bus and sleep. I sleep a lot as I wake up very early."
No official figures are available, but it is estimated that no fewer than 5,000 Malaysian students cross the Causeway daily.
The primary school pupils usually travel in school buses while the older children take public transport. More than 110,000 commuters, including some 40,000 motorists, cross to Singapore every morning. The peak-hour traffic congestion starts around 4.30am and ends about 10am.
To ensure that they make it on time , some are forced to wake up as early as 3am.
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Worse than what Spore kids face.
Perhaps we can be good neighbours=help them in their education system....or perhaps we can be one country again?
so sad.
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studied NYGH,
everyday SBS 170 shuttle across causeway back and forth.
in fact that's not even the problem.
at least during those times when she's on this side of the causeway,
preferably by my side though not necessarily,
i'm at ease.
i'm more concerned when she returns to her own country, Matlaysia.
i don't like the idea of her anywhere near those desperado Mat Yoyos
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"the minute it took for you to kill them,
you gave me all the time i need to kill you"
Vendetta -
oh my god change their education system lar.
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i agree.Originally posted by Simon Dean:oh my god change their education system lar.
but gotta change their gahbra-men first
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"the minute it took for you to kill them,
you gave me all the time i need to kill you"
Vendetta -
not dangerous meh?Originally posted by rainee:actually depend on the student himself or herself.
if want to excel, study wherever oso can. i studied in malaysia for 18 years and i do not have any problem learning english. just whether that student wants to make an extra effort or not
so brave.....
come, i sayang my rainee jie
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i dunno, that time i was back there evthing seems so peaceful...maybe because I stayed and studied in a suburban area la...Originally posted by boy in blues:not dangerous meh?
so brave.....
come, i sayang my rainee jie
tho my high sch got quite a lot of gangsters...and my parents were actually not happy with me studying there and wanted me to change school a few times, but i decided to stay on, cos of the friends I have made there and the belief that no matter where I go, as long as I put in effort, I will still be able to make it.
And I managed to prove that to everyone after my high school exam -
migrate to SG (or anywhere non-islamic) at the soonest opportunity.Originally posted by rainee:i dunno, that time i was back there evthing seems so peaceful...maybe because I stayed and studied in a suburban area la...
tho my high sch got quite a lot of gangsters...and my parents were actually not happy with me studying there and wanted me to change school a few times, but i decided to stay on, cos of the friends I have made there and the belief that no matter where I go, as long as I put in effort, I will still be able to make it.
And I managed to prove that to everyone after my high school exam
Matlaysia's no place for a fair maiden like yourself.
no need to describe how those Mat Yoyos extorted you.
i know le.
i also used to shop there for XXX DVD mah......
ooops!
that's what i said!
'xXx' the action pack movie starring Vin Diesel that one -
_|_Originally posted by boy in blues:migrate to SG (or anywhere non-islamic) at the soonest opportunity.
Matlaysia's no place for a fair maiden like yourself.
no need to describe how those Mat Yoyos extorted you.
i know le.
i also used to shop there for XXX DVD mah......
ooops!
that's what i said!
'xXx' the action pack movie starring Vin Diesel that one _|_ -
if evthing goes smoothly, i will migrate to singapore soon...Originally posted by boy in blues:migrate to SG (or anywhere non-islamic) at the soonest opportunity.
Matlaysia's no place for a fair maiden like yourself.
no need to describe how those Mat Yoyos extorted you.
i know le.
i also used to shop there for XXX DVD mah......
ooops!
that's what i said!
'xXx' the action pack movie starring Vin Diesel that one -
Originally posted by laurence82:_|_ _|_
simi lanjiao?!
you got two ah? -
i can get free XXX DVD delivered to me freeOriginally posted by boy in blues:
simi lanjiao?!
you got two ah? -
You're saying like we have a choice in deciding our transport or ways of living.Originally posted by Heartlander:Originally Posted by Darknessfall
it is their choice who wants to come over singapore to study..so no point complaining about the journey..
well, try asking them if life is even more difficult for chinese to study in malaysia instead!
Yes, it is their choice, so they should not complain! Similarly Singaporeans should not complain if MRT fare, bus fares and living cost goes up further after election because you chose a government that encourages more profit for the MRT and bus companies. So even if more fees were to go up, it is rightfully your choice and do not complain!!!!!
I guess you're living on some hill like a monk and walk to the nearest drain and pick up water.