Kuala Lumpur, Truly The Best

More than a month had gone and almost all of us had heap nothing but praises for the Federal Territories including myself! We painted rosy pictures of the Federal Territories. We “hid behind” those rosy pictures! Was that all we could do? It’s time for me to move away and voice my say.

In my first blog, I had written positively on Kuala Lumpur. My intention was clear as day. I wanted the world to be acquainted with this beautiful city of mine. To know my city better! To elevate her status higher! Simple as that! How far had I achieved that, I really do not know. I can’t imagine that anyone would want to read anything that I had written or would even remember what I wrote! I hope I am wrong!

True! I am very passionate about this city. Like any other cities in the world, it has its flaws and shortcomings. No city is perfect! The obvious bane of the city is the daily, chaotic traffic situations. Manoeuvring in and out of traffic needs skill and patience. One needs the patience of a saint to remain sane on the roads! Welcome to Kuala Lumpur!

Traffic jam is every driver’s nightmare. If your schedules are tight you must give yourself extra time. You must plan before you drive. It would save you a lot of headaches and probably save you your petrol.

The authorities must come up with plans for a system to reduce traffic congestions in the city. These often, chaotic situations had driven many drivers up against the wall! This is especially so during the mornings and evenings rush. There seemed to be no end in sight!

Public transportation doesn’t help much either! Need to improve existing public transportation. Drastic measures must be taken immediately and these could conceivably improve the city’s traffic.

For many of us, the LRT (light rail transit) and the MRT (mass rail transit) plying within the city are not much of a complement either. Widely acclaimed to be the alternative “transporter”. Maybe only to a small faction. Sometimes, you may not be able to get to your destination when you ride them. Buses and cabs fare no better either! If you have a potential customer to see or attend an interview you would want to be “in one piece” right? Get the picture?

Mother Nature is not so forgiving at times. Whenever she unleashed her wrath, be prepared for the worst. When floods hit, they hit hard. Many areas in the city would be in a sea of water. If you’re caught in the floods, make sure you know how to swim. Sadly, there’s still no solution in sight. Who do we blame? I would say: “Everybody.” If everyone can come together and do their part I’m sure we can overcome this problem. Let’s leave the “blame factor” and let the authorities figure out a way to handle that. Let’s move on to the plus factor.

Making a living, through hard work and honesty in this city isn’t very difficult. Kuala Lumpur would not be harsh on you. Whatever trade you ply, remember this: “Honesty is STILL the best policy.” I’ve been plying my small business for more than two decades. Trust me, honesty pays!

One of the most beautiful aspects of this city is that we do not need a “Berlin wall” to separate our multicultural society. We are not cantankerous in nature. You’ll find us very affable and affectionate. It would not be easy to drive a wedge between us. We can live side by side in harmony. Work together in harmony. Bedfellows? Get married first! Ha! Ha! Ha!

There are many ways to get tourists to come to Kuala Lumpur, the city that oozes charm and serenity. It is also one of the safest cities in the world! Come and see for yourself. You’ll not regret it. That’s a promise.

How would I lure the world to my city in the first place? To tell the world that Kuala Lumpur is very much “alive and kicking”? One way is to get on the offensive. Go all out. Do not leave anything to chances. Would this method work? See below.



We need to advertise in all major cities like the way some people do. Very ingenious, very creative and very illegal. Ha! Ha! Ha! Gotcha! We have ambassador for this and ambassador for that! Kuala Lumpur needs one too! But who would be the right candidate? We need a local and sadly Jean Todt cannot be short listed. Most likely, Michelle Yeoh would not approve of it. Moreover, he’s with the Ministry of Tourism. Below are two likely candidates. Very familiar and very famous. Both gentlemen are locals.



Who would you vote for? The gentleman on the left might not be suitable because he would probably say the wrong things! Bad publicity for Kuala Lumpur. Yes, we vote for the gentleman with the baseball cap. He comes cheap! He’s “low cost”. The high flying “low cost” entrepreneur who’s highly acclaimed “low cost” strategy worked marvellously for him. To the Minister of Federal Territories I would like to say to you: “Get him before he flies away.” So guys, if you want to vote for him, do click at the end of my blog! A vote for him is a vote for me. Ha! Ha! Ha! Gotcha again!

So, who says blogging needs to be all-serious, all-criticism or even all-profanities? A dash of humour goes a long way right? We need to loosen up a little now and then. We must have a good sense of humour and I have my own peculiar brand of humour. After all, life is short! Why must we fight when we can love? Why must we leave when we are welcome? Remember, my city welcomes you only if you come in good faith.

The advent of new media like the internet has touched the lives of many people, especially the younger generation. There is a price to pay. Some have even lost touch with the people dear to them. But all is not lost. Here I go again, suggesting outrageous ideas. As responsible parents, we must take the initiative to keep in touch with our “lost souls”, our children. Make plans for a family vacation and put my beautiful city next on your list. If you’ve forgotten how beautiful and unique my city is, scrolled to find my previous blog titled: “Yours Truly, Kuala Lumpur” dated 08/11/09. The truth is out there! No! No! This is not another X-File story. There are no aliens from outer space in Kuala Lumpur but there are aliens from neighbouring countries! See, how friendly my city is! An absolute knockout! Needless to say, my city, my Kuala Lumpur is a notable success. You’ll not only be infatuated with my city, you’ll fall in love with her! That’s quite something! Don’t you think so?

While you’re at it, deciding, I bid you adieu! Remember, the red carpet is still rolled out for you.











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