Monday, April 17, 2006
[770] Of old train station in Kuala Lumpur
It's been clear in the morning for the past few days. The sky has been blue, dark turquoise or something similar, dotted with some clouds but clear nonetheless and it inspires me to go out more often. That means more photos!

When I went out yesterday, I knew exactly where I wanted to be - Jalan Hishamuddin. It's past beyond the Sultan Abdul Samad Building where the National Mosque, the old railway station, Malayan Railways headquarters and a few other prominent architectures of federal capital stand .

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This facade belongs to the old Kuala Lumpur railway station. Since all but one rail system have been diverted to the ultramodern KL Sentral that tries to centralized Kuala Lumpur mass transit system, life at the old station is becoming really quite. The only exciting events there are tourists, the building itself and electric trains that jog pass the old station towards KL Sentral.

Looking back, I kind of missed the olden days when I was younger, when this building was busier with life. But progress is necessary. Still, I very much wish to see restoration done on this building. The last restoration was done in 1986 and from the condition of the building, another comprehensive work is due.

This building needs to be preserved. It survived the Second World War. It would be a shame if it does not survive us.

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p/s - I learned through CNN earlier today that another suicide attack had occured in Israel. I'm relieved that it wasn't done by Hamas. If it were, it'd only validate what the US, EU and Israel's position. If it were, I'd have to throw my current trust of Hamas that I found a couple months ago away down the drain.

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pp/s - I want to stress this again: TMNet sucks!
11:16 EST | (2) Comments


Hamas said its justified though

By nick, at 17 April, 2006 12:53  


True but in the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I find that it's actions that matter, not words. And Hamas has been true to their cease fire for many months now.

By __earth, at 18 April, 2006 00:09  


                   

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