陽光天使培訓營5月舉行
（八打靈再也訊）“陽光天使運動2006”帶著培訓有志者成為殘障人士的義工朋友的宗旨，將在5月12至14日假國大校園展開。這項由《星洲日報》、美門殘障關懷基金會、衛理青年部、吉隆坡西區獅子會、HATI.ORG聯辦，終身學習所誠意推介的活動，歡迎18歲以上的年青人踴躍報名參加！
參加者將透過講座瞭解殘障人士的困境、義工的定義與角色、以及殘障自立生活的定義。參加者也將透過資深義工的教導掌握協助殘障人士的技巧，並在營會中實際的體驗與殘障人士共處、共事和共嬉的樂趣。
學習與殘障人士互動
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞說：“技能訓練只能提昇殘障人士的工作能力，但若要邁向自力，殘障人士還要懂得掌握建立人際關係與溝通的技巧，懂得應用所擁有的資源，另外還要有一批可提供支援的義工朋友。
“這是一個知識與實際經驗並重的培訓營，營會當中的各樣活動如早操、競技游戲、尋寶活動和天才表演等，都著重於讓參加者與殘障人士擁有足夠的互動關係。”
謝秀貞補充，營會也將挑戰參加者與殘障人士共同完成指定的任務，藉此讓參加者發掘殘障人士的才能，及協助殘障人士突破重重的障礙以展現其所長。參加者也有機會走入殘障人士的內心世界，從而除去兩方的隔閡，成為朋友。
參加者可參與“天使行動”
陽光天使培訓營”是陽光天使運動的第一個系列活動，參加者將被邀請參加第二個系列的活動，即“天使行動”。參加者將分成5組，各人按照自己所選定的時間和方式來協助5個重度殘障的朋友過自力的生活。到今年11月將評估參加者的成績及頒發證書。
“我相信藉著這些陽光天使的協助，重度殘障者也必定可以過自力的生活。”謝秀貞說。
營會的費用為每人RM60。有興趣參加者請聯絡03-7873 6579，019-219 8440或電郵beautifulgate_foundation@yahoo.com。 （星洲日報‧2006/04/26）
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200604261093&data=scnews&spid=184729
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Beautiful Gate Recycling Centre
美门资源回收工作坊
由世界宣明会与星洲日报所赞助的美门资源回收工作坊于今年4月15日正式开幕，由白沙罗州议员拿督林春景、星州日报主笔罗正文以及大马世界宣明会执行董事刘东源主持开幕仪式。资源回收工作坊不但为残障人士制造工作机会，同时也协助提升市民的环保意识，并为美门中心开拓运作经费来源。欢迎公众人士捐赠可再循环的物品，包括旧报纸、书本、纸张、纸箱、旧衣物、电器、电脑、铝罐、塑胶瓶等。
Beautiful Gate Recycle Centre, which is sponsored by Sin Chew Jit Poh and World Vision, was officially opened on 15th April by YB Dato Lim Choon Kin, ADUN of Kawasan Damansara, chief
leader writer of Sin Chew Co-operation Berhad and executive derector of World Vision. The establishment of the centre created employment opportunities for the disabled and also promoted good environment consciousness in the area. This project also helps to generate incomes for centres of Beautiful Gate Foundation to cover part of the expenses. You are welcome to donate recyclable items to us including old newspaper, books, papers, boxes, old clothes, electrical items, computers, cans, plastic bottles, etc.
由世界宣明会与星洲日报所赞助的美门资源回收工作坊于今年4月15日正式开幕，由白沙罗州议员拿督林春景、星州日报主笔罗正文以及大马世界宣明会执行董事刘东源主持开幕仪式。资源回收工作坊不但为残障人士制造工作机会，同时也协助提升市民的环保意识，并为美门中心开拓运作经费来源。欢迎公众人士捐赠可再循环的物品，包括旧报纸、书本、纸张、纸箱、旧衣物、电器、电脑、铝罐、塑胶瓶等。
Beautiful Gate Recycle Centre, which is sponsored by Sin Chew Jit Poh and World Vision, was officially opened on 15th April by YB Dato Lim Choon Kin, ADUN of Kawasan Damansara, chief
leader writer of Sin Chew Co-operation Berhad and executive derector of World Vision. The establishment of the centre created employment opportunities for the disabled and also promoted good environment consciousness in the area. This project also helps to generate incomes for centres of Beautiful Gate Foundation to cover part of the expenses. You are welcome to donate recyclable items to us including old newspaper, books, papers, boxes, old clothes, electrical items, computers, cans, plastic bottles, etc.
Friday, April 14, 2006
關懷協助殘障群體
“陽光天使”招募義工
（八打靈再也訊）由星洲日報、美門殘障關懷基金會、衛理公會青年部、獅子會吉隆坡西區、HATI.org.my聯辦、馬華終身學習誠意推介的“2006陽光天使運動”週五（14日）展開，歡迎有志青年加入義工行列！
這項活動共分為3個系列，以殘障群體為關懷與服務對象，系列活動一的“陽光天使”義工培訓營將於5月12日至14日在國民大學舉辦，此營會公開給18歲以上公眾人士參加。
系列活動二將要求參加者身體力行，在半年內按照自己所選定的時間表，以實際的行動為所選定的嚴重殘障者提供援助。系列活動三是陽光天使表揚大會，所有完成使命者將被表揚及頒發證書。
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞指出，對於一個嚴重殘障、日常生活無法自理、又因貧窮而無法聘請女傭的殘障人士，他們還需要一個完整的義工服務系統，才能在社區中過自立的生活。
婦女、社會與家庭發展部政務次長周美芬上午在美門殘障中心主持“2006陽光天使運動”推介禮時表示，要達到友善城市的目標，除了有好的政策，也要有好的官員瞭解殘障人士的需要。有些官員缺乏對殘障人士的瞭解，反而傷害了殘障人士。
她希望每月收入低於750令吉的殘障人士趕緊向該部門登記，以便政府能及時伸出緩手，此外，政府在2005年已經撥出2200萬作為殘障人士的工作津貼，共有8289名殘障人士受惠。
有興趣參加“2006陽光天使運動”的公眾人士，歡迎來電：03-78736579或019-2198440詢問。 （星洲日報‧2006/04/14）
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200604140527&data=scnews&spid=184729
（八打靈再也訊）由星洲日報、美門殘障關懷基金會、衛理公會青年部、獅子會吉隆坡西區、HATI.org.my聯辦、馬華終身學習誠意推介的“2006陽光天使運動”週五（14日）展開，歡迎有志青年加入義工行列！
這項活動共分為3個系列，以殘障群體為關懷與服務對象，系列活動一的“陽光天使”義工培訓營將於5月12日至14日在國民大學舉辦，此營會公開給18歲以上公眾人士參加。
系列活動二將要求參加者身體力行，在半年內按照自己所選定的時間表，以實際的行動為所選定的嚴重殘障者提供援助。系列活動三是陽光天使表揚大會，所有完成使命者將被表揚及頒發證書。
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞指出，對於一個嚴重殘障、日常生活無法自理、又因貧窮而無法聘請女傭的殘障人士，他們還需要一個完整的義工服務系統，才能在社區中過自立的生活。
婦女、社會與家庭發展部政務次長周美芬上午在美門殘障中心主持“2006陽光天使運動”推介禮時表示，要達到友善城市的目標，除了有好的政策，也要有好的官員瞭解殘障人士的需要。有些官員缺乏對殘障人士的瞭解，反而傷害了殘障人士。
她希望每月收入低於750令吉的殘障人士趕緊向該部門登記，以便政府能及時伸出緩手，此外，政府在2005年已經撥出2200萬作為殘障人士的工作津貼，共有8289名殘障人士受惠。
有興趣參加“2006陽光天使運動”的公眾人士，歡迎來電：03-78736579或019-2198440詢問。 （星洲日報‧2006/04/14）
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200604140527&data=scnews&spid=184729
Monday, April 3, 2006
促政府立法保障權益
殘障人士盼自力更生
（八打靈再也訊）大馬各殘障人士協會促請政府儘快在國會通過殘障人士法令，以保障殘障人士的權益，共同創造一個“無障礙環境”的社會，讓他們可自力更生，從而活得更有尊嚴。
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞表示，雖然在第九大馬計劃中確實有考慮到殘障人士的福利和需要，可是實際上該計劃並無法全面的符合他們的基本需求。
需“無障礙環境”社會
“殘障人士急需一個‘無障礙環境”及‘無障礙交通’的設備，而政府必須採取實際的行動去解除弱勢群體的障礙，讓他們活得更有尊嚴和地位。
謝秀貞表示，雖然上述計劃提到政府將改善殘障人士的教育，如在普通學校增加特殊教育班，以提供特別教育課程，但是這些教育只惠及那些面對智力問題的學生，卻忽略了坐輪椅的殘的障人士。
盼享平等就業機會
“若在一般的學校增設無障礙的設備，坐輪椅的殘障人士便與普通人一樣，同樣享有公平的機會接受平等的教育，進而讓他們將來可在社會上立足，並享有平等的就業機會去自力更生。”
謝秀貞週日是連同數個殘障協會針對第九大馬計劃召開新聞發佈會時強調，社會人士不應視殘障人士為一個個體，而必須考慮到他們背後還有揹負著重擔的家人。往往家人因為照顧殘障人士而忽略了其他的家庭成員，進而衍生許多的社會問題。
沈偉鴻：完善制度助獨立
馬來西亞華人殘障協會主席沈偉鴻希望在來臨的大馬計劃中，政府可委任殘障人士參與草擬該計劃的建議，以提供更完善的福利和基本設施給在籍的殘障人士。
他也促請政府為殘障人士設立一個更有系統的教育制度和培訓課程，促使他們經濟獨立（financial independence）。
“殘障人士不是社會的負擔，也不是受眾人憐憫的對象，如果他們獲得充足的設備，他們一樣有能力幫助國家的發展。”
詢及一名殘障人士因為沒有繳付泊車費而遭交警發傳票一事，他說，執法單位必須伸縮性處理，因為可能是當地市政局或市議會沒有殘障人士付款的設施，導致他們無法付款。
他指出，目前雖然有許多公共場所設有殘障人士泊車位，但可悲的是，這些泊車位總是被缺德的駕駛人士佔據。儘管如此，執法單位也沒有採取措施和行動去管制及對付，這令他們非常失望。
馬來西亞殘障聯合會秘書巴瑪瓦蒂說，政府承諾讓全民在第九大馬計劃中受惠，可是殘障人士在各領域的利益已明顯的被忽略。
魯哥斯華然：交通障礙無法工作
達邁殘障協會主席慕魯哥斯華然表示說，雖然政府部門和機構規定必須把1%/的職位固打保留給殘障人士，可是往往很多殘障人士因為交通的障礙而無法到達工作地點，被逼放棄美好的就業機會。
另外，他說，政府應該在銀行提供殘障人士自動提款服務的設備，因為往往他們基於高度的障礙而無法自己提款，必須透露提款卡密碼給第三者幫他們提款，雖知不安全，但也逼不得已。
其他出席者包括達邁殘障協會副主席馬努哈然、流動性協會代表凱羅、團結之聲代表佐哈里等。 （星洲日報‧2006/04/03）
殘障人士協會促請政府創造一個“無障礙環境”的社會，讓他們可自力更生。前排右起為凱羅、謝秀貞、巴瑪瓦蒂、慕魯哥斯華然表及沈偉鴻。
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200604022164&data=scnews&spid=184729
（八打靈再也訊）大馬各殘障人士協會促請政府儘快在國會通過殘障人士法令，以保障殘障人士的權益，共同創造一個“無障礙環境”的社會，讓他們可自力更生，從而活得更有尊嚴。
美門殘障關懷基金會總幹事謝秀貞表示，雖然在第九大馬計劃中確實有考慮到殘障人士的福利和需要，可是實際上該計劃並無法全面的符合他們的基本需求。
需“無障礙環境”社會
“殘障人士急需一個‘無障礙環境”及‘無障礙交通’的設備，而政府必須採取實際的行動去解除弱勢群體的障礙，讓他們活得更有尊嚴和地位。
謝秀貞表示，雖然上述計劃提到政府將改善殘障人士的教育，如在普通學校增加特殊教育班，以提供特別教育課程，但是這些教育只惠及那些面對智力問題的學生，卻忽略了坐輪椅的殘的障人士。
盼享平等就業機會
“若在一般的學校增設無障礙的設備，坐輪椅的殘障人士便與普通人一樣，同樣享有公平的機會接受平等的教育，進而讓他們將來可在社會上立足，並享有平等的就業機會去自力更生。”
謝秀貞週日是連同數個殘障協會針對第九大馬計劃召開新聞發佈會時強調，社會人士不應視殘障人士為一個個體，而必須考慮到他們背後還有揹負著重擔的家人。往往家人因為照顧殘障人士而忽略了其他的家庭成員，進而衍生許多的社會問題。
沈偉鴻：完善制度助獨立
馬來西亞華人殘障協會主席沈偉鴻希望在來臨的大馬計劃中，政府可委任殘障人士參與草擬該計劃的建議，以提供更完善的福利和基本設施給在籍的殘障人士。
他也促請政府為殘障人士設立一個更有系統的教育制度和培訓課程，促使他們經濟獨立（financial independence）。
“殘障人士不是社會的負擔，也不是受眾人憐憫的對象，如果他們獲得充足的設備，他們一樣有能力幫助國家的發展。”
詢及一名殘障人士因為沒有繳付泊車費而遭交警發傳票一事，他說，執法單位必須伸縮性處理，因為可能是當地市政局或市議會沒有殘障人士付款的設施，導致他們無法付款。
他指出，目前雖然有許多公共場所設有殘障人士泊車位，但可悲的是，這些泊車位總是被缺德的駕駛人士佔據。儘管如此，執法單位也沒有採取措施和行動去管制及對付，這令他們非常失望。
馬來西亞殘障聯合會秘書巴瑪瓦蒂說，政府承諾讓全民在第九大馬計劃中受惠，可是殘障人士在各領域的利益已明顯的被忽略。
魯哥斯華然：交通障礙無法工作
達邁殘障協會主席慕魯哥斯華然表示說，雖然政府部門和機構規定必須把1%/的職位固打保留給殘障人士，可是往往很多殘障人士因為交通的障礙而無法到達工作地點，被逼放棄美好的就業機會。
另外，他說，政府應該在銀行提供殘障人士自動提款服務的設備，因為往往他們基於高度的障礙而無法自己提款，必須透露提款卡密碼給第三者幫他們提款，雖知不安全，但也逼不得已。
其他出席者包括達邁殘障協會副主席馬努哈然、流動性協會代表凱羅、團結之聲代表佐哈里等。 （星洲日報‧2006/04/03）
殘障人士協會促請政府創造一個“無障礙環境”的社會，讓他們可自力更生。前排右起為凱羅、謝秀貞、巴瑪瓦蒂、慕魯哥斯華然表及沈偉鴻。
摘自：http://www.sinchew-i.com/article.phtml?artid=200604022164&data=scnews&spid=184729
Friday, March 10, 2006
10 computers for the disabled
By DHARMENDER SINGH
Sia (left) speaking Ong after presenting the latter with a souvenir.
THE corporate sector has been asked to strongly support non-profit organisations that hold programmes to empower the disabled to lead independent lives.
SP Setia Foundation chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said with the help from corporate sector programmes, it would be easier for them to get jobs to provide much needed relieve.
He said the disabled need training especially in areas such as computer, which had become a norm in all work places but many lack the skills and as such faced problems getting hired.
Lee said the disabled often have the drive and eagerness to learn but could not find enough opportunity to do so or sharpen such skills and thus missed out on the chance to be gainfully employed.
Lee, who is also a social activist, was speaking to reporters after handing over a mock cheque of RM32,000 on behalf of SP Setia Foundation to the Beautiful Gate for the Disabled Foundation in Petaling Jaya, recently.
The money is for Beautiful Gate to buy 10 new computers and a printer.
Also present during the function were Datin Seri Wendy Ong (wife of Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting), Datin Seri How Teng Teng (wife of SP Setia group managing director Datuk Seri Liew Kee Sin), Beautiful Gate for the Disabled Foundation executive director Sia Siew Chin and SP Setia Foundation management committee member Capt (R) Liew Siong Sing.
Ong commended SP Setia Foundation's effort and it was Ong who had highlighted the needs of the home to the foundation after having met with Sia at a charity dinner function.
(Standing from left) How, Ong and Lee look on as the two members of Beautiful Gate check out the new computers.
“I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the foundation had visited the home to find out their needs in a short while after I mentioned their plight,’’ she said.
Ong said apart from providing training to the disabled, the home also actively advocate the recycling programme that is being promoted by the Housing and Local Ministry by getting the disabled involved.
Sia said the new computers will not only allow the home to replace its old computers but also provide training to more people than before.
“We have 25 registered participants due to the limited computers before this but with the additional computers we can have classes for 50 participants,’’ she said.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/3/10/central/13588150&sec=central
Sia (left) speaking Ong after presenting the latter with a souvenir.THE corporate sector has been asked to strongly support non-profit organisations that hold programmes to empower the disabled to lead independent lives.
SP Setia Foundation chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said with the help from corporate sector programmes, it would be easier for them to get jobs to provide much needed relieve.
He said the disabled need training especially in areas such as computer, which had become a norm in all work places but many lack the skills and as such faced problems getting hired.
Lee said the disabled often have the drive and eagerness to learn but could not find enough opportunity to do so or sharpen such skills and thus missed out on the chance to be gainfully employed.
Lee, who is also a social activist, was speaking to reporters after handing over a mock cheque of RM32,000 on behalf of SP Setia Foundation to the Beautiful Gate for the Disabled Foundation in Petaling Jaya, recently.
The money is for Beautiful Gate to buy 10 new computers and a printer.
Also present during the function were Datin Seri Wendy Ong (wife of Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting), Datin Seri How Teng Teng (wife of SP Setia group managing director Datuk Seri Liew Kee Sin), Beautiful Gate for the Disabled Foundation executive director Sia Siew Chin and SP Setia Foundation management committee member Capt (R) Liew Siong Sing.
Ong commended SP Setia Foundation's effort and it was Ong who had highlighted the needs of the home to the foundation after having met with Sia at a charity dinner function.
(Standing from left) How, Ong and Lee look on as the two members of Beautiful Gate check out the new computers.“I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that the foundation had visited the home to find out their needs in a short while after I mentioned their plight,’’ she said.
Ong said apart from providing training to the disabled, the home also actively advocate the recycling programme that is being promoted by the Housing and Local Ministry by getting the disabled involved.
Sia said the new computers will not only allow the home to replace its old computers but also provide training to more people than before.
“We have 25 registered participants due to the limited computers before this but with the additional computers we can have classes for 50 participants,’’ she said.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/3/10/central/13588150&sec=central
Thursday, March 9, 2006
Wheelchairs for those in dire need of help
By CHRISTINA TAN
newsdesk@thestar.com.my
MALACCA: Good news for the disabled. Beautiful Gate Foundation is giving away 10 wheelchairs to those who could not afford to buy their own.
Foundation executive director Sia Siew Chin said applications for the wheelchairs has been opened for people in Malacca and Johor.
“The wheelchairs are donated by individuals to the foundation and I hope those who need them will contact us,” she said after announcing the opening of the foundation’s new centre for disabled people in southern region.
This was the fifth centre after Petaling Jaya (Selangor), Kepong (Kuala Lumpur), Kampar (Perak) and Seremban (Negri Sembilan).
Sia (centre) chatting with members from Petaling Jaya at the newly open centre for the disabled in Batu Berendam.
Earlier, Sia said she had received numerous calls from people in Malacca and Johor who were interested in the training provided by the foundation.
“We set up this centre eventually after two years of planning and we are open for registration for the disabled now,” said Sia.
The new centre is located in a single-storey corner house with three bedrooms in Taman Merdeka Jaya, Batu Berendam.
It can house eight people and accommodate about 30 people for daytime training programmes, she said.
Sia said the foundation spent RM12,500 to renovate the house, which was rent free.
The foundation also appealed for public donation for electrical items and furniture to operate the centre, she said, adding that items needed including refrigerator, washing machine, television, ceiling fans, wall exhaust fans, wall fans, microwave, rice cooker, slow cooker, single bed mattresses, computers, office equipment, chairs and tables.
Apart from training on surviving skills and self-development skills, Sia said the foundation planned to have computer classes for the disabled here.
She added that the foundation was also looking for full-time worker and volunteers for the new centre.
For donation, contact Willie Wong at 013-342 1071, the application for wheelchairs and training programmes call the centre at 06-282 7845.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/3/9/southneast/13586476&sec=southneast
newsdesk@thestar.com.my
MALACCA: Good news for the disabled. Beautiful Gate Foundation is giving away 10 wheelchairs to those who could not afford to buy their own.
Foundation executive director Sia Siew Chin said applications for the wheelchairs has been opened for people in Malacca and Johor.
“The wheelchairs are donated by individuals to the foundation and I hope those who need them will contact us,” she said after announcing the opening of the foundation’s new centre for disabled people in southern region.
This was the fifth centre after Petaling Jaya (Selangor), Kepong (Kuala Lumpur), Kampar (Perak) and Seremban (Negri Sembilan).
Sia (centre) chatting with members from Petaling Jaya at the newly open centre for the disabled in Batu Berendam.Earlier, Sia said she had received numerous calls from people in Malacca and Johor who were interested in the training provided by the foundation.
“We set up this centre eventually after two years of planning and we are open for registration for the disabled now,” said Sia.
The new centre is located in a single-storey corner house with three bedrooms in Taman Merdeka Jaya, Batu Berendam.
It can house eight people and accommodate about 30 people for daytime training programmes, she said.
Sia said the foundation spent RM12,500 to renovate the house, which was rent free.
The foundation also appealed for public donation for electrical items and furniture to operate the centre, she said, adding that items needed including refrigerator, washing machine, television, ceiling fans, wall exhaust fans, wall fans, microwave, rice cooker, slow cooker, single bed mattresses, computers, office equipment, chairs and tables.
Apart from training on surviving skills and self-development skills, Sia said the foundation planned to have computer classes for the disabled here.
She added that the foundation was also looking for full-time worker and volunteers for the new centre.
For donation, contact Willie Wong at 013-342 1071, the application for wheelchairs and training programmes call the centre at 06-282 7845.
Source : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/3/9/southneast/13586476&sec=southneast
Monday, March 6, 2006
Computer Handover Ceremony
电脑赠送移交仪式
美门残障关怀基金会一直积极为残障人士推动教育及培训计划，提供专业课程，鼓励他们装备自己以开拓更美好的将来。3月6日有幸获得实达基金会（SP SETIA FOUNDATION）捐赠10部高性能电脑，为残障学员提供更完善的学习设备。出席当天的电脑移交仪式的有实达基金会主席丹斯里李霖泰、房屋与地方政府部长夫人拿汀斯里张秀梅及拿汀侯婷婷等。
A computer handover ceremony was held at Beautiful Gate Foundation For The Disabled on 6th March for 10 units of computer which were donated by SP Setia Foundation. With this new equipment Beautiful Gate will be able to provide a more pleasant learning environment for the disabled students in line with the aim & purpose of the Organization.
美门残障关怀基金会一直积极为残障人士推动教育及培训计划，提供专业课程，鼓励他们装备自己以开拓更美好的将来。3月6日有幸获得实达基金会（SP SETIA FOUNDATION）捐赠10部高性能电脑，为残障学员提供更完善的学习设备。出席当天的电脑移交仪式的有实达基金会主席丹斯里李霖泰、房屋与地方政府部长夫人拿汀斯里张秀梅及拿汀侯婷婷等。
A computer handover ceremony was held at Beautiful Gate Foundation For The Disabled on 6th March for 10 units of computer which were donated by SP Setia Foundation. With this new equipment Beautiful Gate will be able to provide a more pleasant learning environment for the disabled students in line with the aim & purpose of the Organization.
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