Archive for October 3rd, 2009

After reading about the dangers of using asbestos, I am rather surprised to learn that this material is not already banned in Malaysia. It is said that Malaysia only has regulations on the safe use of asbestos.

Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has already launched a signature campaign demanding the government to impose a ban on the use of asbestos in the contruction and manufacturing sectors by the year 2010.

I believe countries around the world should have Asbestos legislation enforced. This is because there is no such thing as a safe way to use asbestos since there is always a risk of inhaling asbestos and risk developing diseases like, mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.

In 2007, 60 year old Hazel Lea, died from lung cancer due to being exposed to asbestos while washing her husband’s working clothes. (source:http://www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/news?articleid=2857574)

I really hope that the goverment of Malaysia would take this matter seriously and would ban the usage of asbestos once and for all.

One of my dreams is travelling around in a motorhome. Seeing new places without having to leave the comfort of home behind. Well, only if the motorhome is big enough to have a bed, a shower, a kitchen and perhaps a small lounge, that is.

But check out this small motorhome that is big enough for a single mattress.

Interesting…. At least this small motorhome won’t be needing any special motorhome towing services.

But I don’t think I’d want to travel far in that.