Jogyakarta earthquake

I was slow in response to this major catastrophe in Central Java. the irony of it was, the much awaited major eruption from Gunung Merapi actually should be a warning to the geologist and the government of the impending disaster. who should be blamed for it? there should be some kind of a warning system similar like the tsunami warning system for this. as the central java is a highly populated area, this kind of major disaster will sacrife a lot of lives.

among the news regarding the earthquake that really attracted my attention was the ever readiness of our medical students to help out in the hospitals. medical students should be fully utilised in the field because they have the skills in suturing, wound dressing, nursing, putting bandages and POP, setting IV's and giving medication. this would also expose them to the reality of life although may be to some, is premature. parents should be proud to have their children working in the disaster areas, provided of course they remain in the safer areas.

i hope there are lessons to be learnt here and should be learnt fast by the Indonesian government. for the people of malaysia, although we are outside the boundary of the pacific line of fire (the areas with the volcanoes), we are never far from the threat of life, as has been proven before in Dec 2004 (tsunami). be thankful to God that we are safe now. for the indonesians who have lost their beloved, and also their properties, i pray for you...