Rage of Washing Machine
By Afiq Shahril
From RM2.50 to RM3.00. The increase of RM0.50 was enacted recently
to all washing machines services in UTP.
According to the representative from Residential College Support Unit
(RCSU), the reason of the increment was the increase in capacity from 7kg to
9kg and for the maintenance. First of
all, we would like to thank RCSU for the response. UTP is well-renowned for its
achievements in the academic field and similarly, care and concern on the
hostel and facilities of its students should be attended. Not that we are trying to put the blame on
anyone, but something needs to be done.
The
washing machine service is one of the most important facility in university
considering the packed time-table as well as the waiting assignments. We barely
have time to wash our clothes manually. Therefore, we rely on the machine most
of the time. However, the common problem
that we are facing is that the machines are always not working. There are times when the machines work
perfectly since the management bought new
washing machines replacing the old ones.
However, when one problem gets solved, up crops another! I am referring
to the dryers, which top all the washing machine problems we have in UTP.
Mischievous students have found a way to manipulate the
coin system of the washing machines for a free wash by using cotton buds. Even if they have excuses behind this
mischief, excuses are still excuses and this need to be stopped. The security
cameras installed near the washing machine should be fully utilized to prevent
this from happening. We are aware that sometimes it can be very irritating for
the machines to undergo maintenance frequently, but isn’t that the mantainence
crew’s job? It is bad considering we
have only one decent dryer in each block, and they do not function properly.
I’ve experienced losing my 50 cents many times. Even if the machine works, the
clothes end up still damp and wet.
We know that it’s tough to attend
to every single problems students may have. We hope that the management will
consider conducting regular maintenance on these important pieces of machinery.
Put up notices if the machines are not functioning. We cannot afford to lose a
lot of 50 cents all the time. To the students who have been practicing in using
the cotton buds, please have some empathy. Put yourself in others’ shoes. If
you find that it is troublesome to collect the 50 cents, what about the
underprivileged students who have to save their lunch money just to get their
clothes to be all dry and cozy? We appreciate every single effort that has been
put into making the students’ life easier and more comfortable.
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