With reference to the Patents Act 1983, discuss whether the following situations are patentable or non-patentable.

(i)Dr. Bak Chew has discovered a special type of treatment to correct colour blindness.

(4 marks)

(ii)Miss Boh Gau, an expert in early childhood education has discovered a new technique of helping weak students in their studies. She does not want other people to use this technique.(4 marks)