Made it good in KL.

It was on the first of May, 1980 when I first came to Kuala Lumpur in search of a job. I felt a certain apprehension about my interview the next day because I did not have a degree, not even a diploma! All I had was a Malaysian Certificate of Education (MCE). I was never an ‘A’ student. As luck would have it, I landed the job with a starting salary of RM510.00 per month.

During those days, that salary was reasonable and I could “pull through’ every month. Basic necessities were not so expensive and I managed to save some money at the end of every month. I was determined to make good in this city. I wanted more because I was going to start a family. So, I moonlighted! I sold newspapers and tit-bits. It was tough but I survived. Juggling between two jobs wasn’t easy. I had to sell the papers in the wee hours of the morning (at Petaling Street) and by 9.00am, I had to be in the office (at Jalan P.Ramlee).

To cut a long story short, I was retrenched in 1987 because the company went bust! But I was compensated. With the compensation and my little savings, I opened a small eatery in the city. My eatery still stands today, twenty-two years on. I considered myself luckier than most people and I thanked God for that!


Lady Boss and her helpers

A culmination of honesty, hard work and determination eventually paid off! I’m certainly not a millionaire but I am able to live in average comfort. Kuala Lumpur had been kind to me. Kuala Lumpur is a veritable goldmine for anyone interested in making an honest living. Opportunities are everywhere. It’s a matter of whether one knows how to look for them!

And, oh boy, how this city has changed! I would never have imagined in a span of only three decades, Kuala Lumpur had undergone an amazing metamorphosis from an ordinary city to what she is now; ultra modern, dynamic and vibrant. This city never ceased to amaze. You’d be amazed with her that’s for sure! A safe, fascinating and wonderful city! This is one of the “must visit’ cities of the world.


The oldest shopping mall (above) and the newest shopping mall (below)


It is the multi-racial composition that makes this city unique. The social integration of the three main races, namely, the Malays, the Chinese and the Indians is something every city dweller can be proud of. Take a leisure stroll in the city anytime, any day and you’d know exactly what I’m saying. From the locals to the foreign tourists, everyone agrees that Kuala Lumpur “is the place to be”. It is the “happening” city.

Kuala Lumpur never “stands still”! How true! How true! It’s business as usual. The morning rush to work and the usual “chaotic” scene on the roads are the daily norm! This is what makes this city exciting. Everyone is rushing, rushing! Welcome to Kuala Lumpur!


A typical morning rush

Another plus factor in this city is something that comes from the heart. There are many city folks who would go the extra mile to offer assistance unconditionally to the less fortunate. That’s the true spirit of 1MALAYSIA. And corporate companies too provide cash donations. We care for our fellow Malaysians just as we care for the foreigners who “dropped-by”. We, as always, play the hospitable host to these foreigners as they are our guests.

Tourists, from near and afar, are “pampered to the hilt!” We want them to have a pleasant stay in this city. There are many things to do and see here. They just have to discover for themselves. Take their time to enjoy. After all, I’m sure they have all the time in the world!

What would this city be like if it is every man for himself? So unity and peace is everything to us. Without these, we simply cannot progress further. And we are very lucky. We have both. We are people of diverse cultures living in harmony and are able to blend perfectly well! Our diversity is the envy of many nations throughout the world. We have to show the world our commitment, our determination and our desire to live harmoniously, to co-exists together peacefully in this country we so proudly called 1MALAYSIA. We placed great emphasis on the importance of unity among the races! And thanked God, we have succeeded! We cannot stop for a moment and falter! If we can do that, it would auger victory for us.

And we would be asking for trouble if we take unity for granted! It is not something that we can buy off the rack. Without unity, we cannot move forward, we cannot prosper! Many countries in the world failed miserably because there’s disunity among their people. We cannot let this happen to us at all cost! The stakes are high! We cannot gamble on it!

All Malaysians have to come together! We cannot let internal bickering get into our way. Do not be too quick to condemn or get embroiled in petty quarrels among ourselves! There must be a natural love and empathy between us. And everyone knows; an understanding approach would go a long way in fostering unity among the races! There’s no doubt about that!


Unity in unision

We can do it. Let’s prove to the world we’re committed and determined. There are many ways to foster a closer rapport with all the races. One such is through the stomach. Come, let’s go for teh tarik. It’s only 3.00 in the morning! 1MALAYSIA Boleh!

KL: Good Side, Bad Side, Ugly Side

We can have the best city in the world! We can have up-to-the-minute shopping malls in the world! We can have one of the longest, one of the tallest….but honestly, do we deserved these accolades? We want our city to be a “six- star” city but with the negative publicity we hear so often, now, exactly where do we stand? Remember, we have to earn those stars! We need all city dwellers to cooperate. We need to work for a common purpose. With the right attitude and commitment, this would augur victory for us. Without these attributes, we can all sing “auld lang syne”. Do we know why we are “many stars” behind other Asian cities?

Of late, has anyone out there been taken for a ride by the cabbies who ply the streets in the city? I was one of them. Sometime ago, I flagged down a cab and I paid RM8.00 (according to the meter) when I reached my destination. After my appointment, I again flagged down a cab. That was one ride that I would not forget so easily. That cunning, old fox “robbed” me but not before he took me for a “sight-seeing tour”. What did I do? Nothing! It was best I shut up and “enjoy” the ride. Inside me, I was cursing and swearing till I reached my destination! That tour cost me RM20.00!

Running the meters or giving the receipts makes no difference! Some cabbies, with a blemished reputation for dishonesty, could still manipulate us! There’s no way we can win them. I’m not saying all cabbies are heartless, mean or dishonest. Thank God, there are still many saints around! For those who are out to fleece, the authorities must act fast! Many of us are painfully aware that very little had been done to put a curb on them! If the authorities cannot do anything positive, I would suggest they give these devious cabbies “the licence to cheat” all year round! Action must be taken immediately! We do not want to frighten the foreign tourists nor the locals! We do not want their effrontery behaviour to place us in a bad light! We want everyone to say nice things about this city and us when they go home! Can we do that?

It is always the few black sheep in this industry that give this city a bad name. We want a smooth flow of tourists from around the world. What would they think of our city and us if we disgraced ourselves by our deplorable act of dishonesty? Nowadays news travel very fast! Way too fast! Blame it on the internet…or blame it on ourselves?

It was a good move by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board to approve 900 new individual licences to the women. Three cheers for the ladies! The men would be in for a hard time, competing with these women. “He-cabbies” must behave at all times when they are driving “she-passengers” and likewise, “he-passengers” must behave when “she-cabbies” are at the wheels. I would not be surprise if some are “dropped” at the police station instead of their destination! This is one “detour” that runs foul of the law!

Let’s take a look at another protrusion of the ugly side of our city. There are still some unscrupulous traders who stoop so low as to cheat on their customers. I feel so ashamed and embarrassed. Their actions reek of greed. There are many and various ways to earn a living in this city. There’s no need to be innately dishonest and cheat to survive! Kuala Lumpur is a veritable goldmine for anyone interested in making an honest living! But does anyone care? There are many vultures that swoop down on “pipits and pigeons” like us. Locals and foreigners alike! We have to fend off these predatory birds at all cost!

Fancy sharks living out of the water in the city? Yes, we’re talking about the loan sharks, the infamous “Ah Longs”. Miraculously, they can survive without “dehydrating” in this city! Why? Let’s leave the guessing game to the authorities. We, the “ikan bilis” cannot do anything about them anyway! The only way to survive is to stay as far away from them as possible. But, sadly, many of the weak-willed, the desperate and the very poor cannot “live without them”. This is not a love story. There would not be any happy ending. And before you make an appointment with these “bankers”, remember their advertising slogan: ‘Today, you got no money, you chase Ah Longs, tomorrow, you got no money, Ah Longs chase you’.

Let’s leave the baddies for now and let’s brood on another type of beast. Have you ever wondered why many people have wafer-thin patience or even none at all? Classical examples are abounding in many nooks and corners in this great city. Motorists and motorcyclists top the list. They are like Dr. Jekyll, a mild mannered man who turned into Mr. Hyde, a crude homicidal maniac once they take to the wheels! Sadly, there are many amongst us. Their atypical and sometimes horrendous driving would drive us nuts!

I’m sure many of us had crossed paths with them at one time or another. Their atrocious and often unpleasant behaviour is always difficult to fathom. Their fatuous behaviour while driving or riding on the roads not only endangers themselves but also other road users. Sometimes we need to take evasive actions in order to avoid collisions with these “road warriors” when we are on the road! I think to be absolutely safe on the road; we need to drive German–made Panzer tanks! Are there any APs for them? OTK, we need your opinion regarding this.

Do you think I’m just pulling your legs if I say there are many impatient clowns who simply cannot wait in line these days? These clowns are notorious for jumping queue and even at the slightest honking; they would show you their menacing red and often “distorted” faces. Some would swear and curse from the safety of their cars. More often than not, their little foibles are usually tolerated by many of us! These “heroes from afar” are nothing but “road sissies” and they only make “eye contact”. But not road bullies! They are very different! They make “body contact”! Always have your running shoes with you, just in case! What if you cannot outrun these beasts? Dial 911. Ask for Steven Seagal. Break a hand here, break a leg there! That’s him!

Go ahead, curse and swear! This city is also well known for its haphazard parking! Some hard-headed drivers always want to “stamp their authority” whenever they want to park their vehicles. These impertinent drivers couldn’t be bothered about others. Their high-handed actions would only aggravate these problems even more! As long as the authorities do not look into these matters with conviction, these drivers would remain as “kings of the road”! And many law-abiding drivers would “see red”. Do the authorities need the “green light” to act on these law breakers? Or are they still in the “amber zone”, waiting? Good, while they are waiting, shall we dedicate a song to them?



If there’s something strange
In your neighbourhood,
Who ya gonna call?
GHOSTBUSTERS

Ghostbusters? There are no ghosts in the city! But there are some slimy and horrible “creatures” on the loose, always trying to lookout for their own species! They want to champion only theirs…and they have a propensity to exaggerate. They have an obstinate streak and are always pigheaded! I find their behaviour very obtrusive…and their profound antipathy towards others, a complete disgrace and completely deplorable! They must have forgotten that we are living in a multi-cultural society and we need and depend on one another to see everyone through. Come rain, come shine, we need to stick together. We must simply ignore their puerile and pugnacious behaviour. At times, I even find their ignorance horrifying! They’re just people with machiavellian motives! Let’s forget them, shall we?

Not so fast! Let’s do the only sane thing everyone would do with these creatures! Obviously, we need to obviate them. These creatures should be tranquilized and in the shroud of darkness, sent to the jungles of Borneo! National Geographic might be interested to film a documentary on them. See how they survive in the wild! See them in their “natural habitat”, coexisting with the orang-utans. But let’s give these creatures an option before we “banish” them! We’re not that cruel are we?

If these creatures want to understand race relations better, I strongly suggest they watch the movie ‘2012’. For the racists and the bigots, maybe they would learn a thing or two! This movie would “hit” them and the “impact” might just “knock” some senses into the thick and stubborn heads of theirs! Please do not degrade yourselves! Degrading is akin to humiliating! We must respect cultural differences! Is that so hard to do?

Here is one shining example. Kudos to the Home Minister for doing another great job! You delivered as promised and when the time comes, they will deliver! That’s a promise. Many “new citizens” are smiling and beaming with pride! They would be eternally grateful to you. This is what 1Malaysia is all about! Regardless of race! Regardless of religion!

I would be more than happy to be into this kind of relationship where I would have no qualms greeting you as ‘Ali’ and you, me, as ‘Baba’. I’m totally against the ‘Ali Baba’ relationship where nothing looks genuine. You used me, I used you! This would be really absurd! This is totally against my principle of race relationship.

We are indeed a lucky lot! We are very fortunate to be able to live peacefully and blend well with the other races. We simply cannot live apart from each other. We must clump and cluster as one! We cannot look down on any one race. We are all Malaysians. There must not be any cold-war attitudes among the races. If we cannot do that, how do we possibly survive the “onslaught of the enemies”? Ask ourselves this: “Can we be victorious without joining forces?” It takes more than a valiant effort to overcome the odds. We must be one! We must be united! And nobody should be left out in the cold! Not now! Not ever! And we must not be emotionally disturbed by some creatures out there that are hell- bent on winning at all cost!

But nothing is more disturbing than to see “alien colonies” mushrooming all over the city! They are practically everywhere. We’re not alone! They can be found in the market-place, in the construction sites and anywhere we can think of! Swift action must be taken to round up those without proper documents and as for the legal ones; they must have all the relevant documents ready every time the authorities inquired about their status. They must produced authentic documents to support their claims! They have to toe the line like anyone of us. They cannot make a nuisance of themselves while in this city. There is widespread public concern about the brazen behaviour of some. A line must be drawn somewhere- they must behave or leave!

Another extremely disturbing news we often hear is regarding the very confident and suave tricksters that are on the prowl in our city. They are the “black magic (wo)man” from the Dark Continent that got some of us frenzied and dancing “to their tune”! Their “dance steps” were so superbly executed that some intellectual eggheads got “conned” away! How could our folks be so gullible, so easily deceived by their dark and sinister motive? One word: “Greed”! Maybe our smart alecs are not so smart after all! Haven’t they heard of the “black money” scam? A most egregious error of judgement of people and an excruciatingly painful experience for those conned! Let them absorbed the painful lesson of their own follies! They would be wiser the next time around!
There is still a cause for concern by yet another very disturbing sight in this city! I’m talking about the unhygienic and dirty eateries many of us patronised. This is not an attempt by me to discredit these eateries. But wouldn’t you be filled with nausea at the sight of rats and sometimes dogs and cats “to keep you company”? The standalone eateries, do they have enough water to wash and clean their utensils and the cook wares? God knows how often they changed their “recycled” water. Every little saved is every little earned! They are not the only culprits. Even some ‘A’ rating eateries are giving us ‘C’ rating services. You may think everything look spick and span in the open. You would be surprised at what goes on “behind closed doors”. “TT anyone?”

Any more surprises? Yes, our city is also famous for her “open air” eateries and with tables and chairs “parked” along the shoulders of the open roads, every patron must keep their eyes and ears opened every time they dined. Fatal accidents had happened before but many people do not learn! Why are actions not taken against the operators of these eateries by the authorities? Could it be that the authorities were welcomed with open arms? Seriously, the authorities must take effectual action immediately. Do not deliberate on what action to take or not to take. Do not sacrifice another life or two before you decide to take action. It would then be too late! You might just end up “picking the pieces”.

Eat if you must, but please remember, your life is more valuable than your stomach! Eat to your heart’s content but do not let anyone “pick up your pieces”. The wisest thing to do is to pick a “safe” eatery. You’d not need to “look right”, “look left” and “look right” again to eat.

My heart sank everytime I see our youths destroying their young lives by indulging themselves in unhealthy activities. Some puffed, some boozed and some puffed and boozed! These are all very harmful activities and they all have a detrimental effect on the body. All of us would like to live to a ripe old age but some chose to shorten “the journey”. We cannot simply draw a veil over their appalling activities. We have to do something positive like restraining their urges but that is not going to be easy. It would take a lot of patience and understanding on our part to place them “on the right track”. Some are rebellious and more often than not, rise up in open rebellion! Our genuine concern, seen as an unwelcome intrusion, would be met with a cruel rebuff!

Sadly, there’s a huge decline of moral standards among the youths of today. Many youths have a moralistic attitude with narrow beliefs and judgements about what is right and wrong. Many of them are readily and easily influenced by the “yellow” culture of the West. Nothing escaped their sharp eyes! They want to enjoy complete freedom to do as they wished! They want a free rein.

Alas, have we become more “westernised”? Sadly our future generations would be at the losing end. Most, if not all, our multi cultures are fast disappearing! We see the gradual disintegration of traditional values our forefathers had so jealously kept. How do we curtail this “bad” western influence that is rapidly seeping into the lives of our people? Some might disagree with me and brush me off as an old goat that’s behind time. Believe me; I’m not against western culture or their customs. Whatever that is good we absorb. It is perfectly alright. But, can you imagine males with “accessories” all over their bodies? I wouldn’t want them for a son-in-law. Would you?

“Hey! Is there anyone who would like to follow me to the hair saloon? Me want to dye me grey hair ‘the colours of the rainbow’. Ha! Ha! Ha!”

Kuala Lumpur; Aspirations and Expectations

Let me get straight to the POINT! I want to voice my PIECE. I believe many folks in Kuala Lumpur have aspirations and expectations for this great city. We want her to PROSPER and at the very least, “PRESENTABLE” to the world! We must all POOL our ideas and our resources together in order to attain them! Kuala Lumpur, a spellbinding city, is the PRIDE of all city dwellers here! Who better to lead us if not the Minister of the Federal Territories, Raja Datuk Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin, who, during his younger days attended the Methodist Boys’ School and later continued his studies at the Victoria Institution and much later went on to study at the Royal Military College.

A corporate man with a “head for figures” and recently displayed great POLITICAL acumen. He is a very PERSONABLE middle age man who was PLUCKED from obscurity to become the Minister of the Federal Territories. Together with his PLEDGE, POSITION and POWER, I’m sure this city would be place on a much higher PEDASTAL that we can all be PROUD of! He is the man! He is the statesman PAR excellence!

Talking about man, let’s focus on the man in the street. Ordinary people like you and me. What are our goals in life? What do we hope to achieve? Before we PROGRESS any further, let’s look at the PROBLEMS we are facing at the moment.

The PROFLIGATE spending of tax payer’s money is not uncommon in the local councils or in any council for that matter! Unnecessary spending is not right! POSITIVE and PUNITIVE actions must be taken, swift and fast! No one in his right mind would want to be their PATRON saint. We must PULLED the plug on those involved. We must catch them with their PANTS down! To those with guilt written all over their faces, redeployment is the first option! Demotion, next!

At a staggering RM2.1bil, the 2010 budget for this city PACKS quite a PUNCH! The distributions must be fair and the allocations, used wisely! There are bound to be many PEJORATIVE remarks and comments from many people. All these must be taken in good stride. It should be remembered that the money belonged to the rakyat! Your sincerity in carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to you must be self-evident. PERTINENT comments and POINTS should not be “swept under the carpet”. They are to be tabled for discussion. We have the right to know! We insist!

I’m glad City Hall is going on an austerity drive. Many contractors who are service PROVIDERS would not be too happy about that! Many made their PILES even without “lifting their fingers.” For those PARVENU leeches, I say this: “Enough is enough! You had that coming! You’re grounded and PENALISED!” A large section of the POPULACE would only be too happy to see you “without any work”!



It was a good start City Hall had come up with a PROPOSAL. They want to do the landscaping in the city themselves. That would save a lot of tax payer’s money. A smart and PRACTICAL move. Optimum PLANNING goes a long way! City Hall can ask the advice of the experts in landscaping from the Limkokwing team. They’re the best in Landscape Design.

A few million ringgit to supply and plant bushes and shrubs in the city? You must be out of your mind! I’m absolutely PETRIFIED! Who wouldn’t? Must we listen to more PLATITUDES or your excuses about the dangers of over-spending? Give me the contract and I’ll give you orchids!

The PARKS are up for adoption! Crudely put it: “They are to be PRIVATISED!” Would there be tolls down the road? I’m not too sure how the adoption would work. Are some corporations really doing all these for the common folks or for their own interests? Someone even said this adoption was a great idea and senior citizens from his community would “be given gardening shears” to keep them occupied! I’m not PELTING at anyone in PARTICULAR. That’s not my style! The parks are not PRIVATELY owned. They belonged to the city… and honestly, would anyone want to maintain them for free? Quick, give me my shears now before I change my mind!

Let’s see what are the PLANS for the city dwellers who need a roof over their heads. It is heartening to know that the Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Minister has the interest of the city dwellers at heart. Some abandoned housing PROJECTS were revived in the city. It augers well for those who were “left in the cold” by some unscrupulous developers who “left without a trace.” Were they blacklisted? Maybe only the PUNY ones. The “big boys” remained unscratched! Why? A PECUNIARY gain for someone? I hope the Minister would look into this.

Public Housing Project (PPR) units in Kuala Lumpur are up for sale. But sadly, many flat dwellers simply cannot afford to own one. Financial constraints PRECLUDE them from owning one. Some survived on a shoestring budget. And others, their standards of living remain PITIFULLY low. They are feeling the PINCH! A solution must be worked out for them to own the units. The needs of the flat dwellers must take PRECEDENCE over individual requirements!

But some flat dwellers are indifferent! When they don’t have them, they want them! When they have them, they don’t look after them! It’s shocking to see some flats in this city in a sorry state. Is this an attitude PREVALENT among these PITEOUS flat dwellers? Is that the kind of environment they want to live in? How could anyone live with the unbearable stench and filth? Are they comfortable living “with the rats?” I’m sure the surrounding air is POLLUTED too! Whom do we blame then? The flat dwellers or the local council?

And to the who’s who in society, the filthy rich and the affluent, housing would be the last thing on their minds! From the morning wake up calls to “bedtime stories” they PROBABLY have Man Friday in attendance. Their only worry….missing the tee off with Tiger Woods!

Kuala Lumpur’s massive clean-up is scheduled for next year. We need the PROFOUND cooperation from everyone. I hope this is for real, not a mere PEP talk by the Minister. The saddest thing is: most city dwellers are not too zestful to get themselves involved. This campaign might only receive lukewarm response! Most of us are very well aware that we are not “so disciplined” and not “so obedient” like our neighbour from the south! They are so disciplined, so obedient and “so Singapore”. But can we blame them? With so many CCTVs all around their islands, can they afford not to? Even their dogs are afraid to PIDDLE anywhere they feel like it!

Maybe some people would be PIQUED by my POINTED and rude remarks. I know I’m in no position to say or judge people with my PERSPICACIOUS remarks. This is only my self-opinionated assessment. No offence meant to anyone, more so to our southern neighbour. Matter of fact, we love Singaporeans. If you do not believe me, ask the Johoreans. By the way, are there any of you in the city? Please raise your hands. Thank you. I’ll start the count.

Let’s focus on the more important issue in the city. There are still many squatters around. They are to be relocated in stages but some of them would not budge! They want to stay PUT! Meetings with former mayors of Kuala Lumpur and City Hall officers did not PAY dividends! The Minister must look into this! The ball is now in his court. Some form of decision must be taken. Minister, you cannot afford to have any PARTISAN views or feelings. You have to decide, come hell or high water! It’s for the good of everyone. We would like some answers, simple and straightforward, not a report that contained a PLETHORA of detail.

Let us now take a look at the ordinary, unimportant people within our midst. The homeless, the vagrants and the destitute, often wandering around aimlessly in the city, sometimes begging and at times, PILFERING. They are living in PENURY. They are living in extreme POVERTY. A dog’s life if I may say so. Will they see a better tomorrow? What can we do to help? Or are we just PITILESS onlookers? Many of us do not feel sympathetic towards their PLIGHT! We simply close our eyes and shut our ears! We sometimes even refused to listen to their PLEAS. Don’t tell me that this is not true. Are we really that arrogant, selfish or even impersonal? Then the funeral PYRE is the PLACE for us!



We live in a PLURAL society. We simply cannot afford to be PICKY! There must not be any POLARITY between us! If we choose to ‘walk and play” with our own race, sooner or later, we’ll find ourselves drifting further away from each other. Maybe one day we would reach a POINT of no return! By then, it would all be too late! The great PAINS our forefathers took to ensure that we must all “be one forever” would come to nought! Let’s not sow the seeds of distrust nor PREACH violence. We must not let the future generations suffer because of our failures, our shortcomings. We must show solidarity. When we’re united, nobody can “PENETRATE into our fort”. Good! Let’s do the “locomotion” come one weekend and make sure everyone takes part! “Come on baby, do the locomotion with me….” Where? You suggest the venue and of course I’ll be there! I need to loosen up every now and then.

To be quite honest with you, I’m PERFECTLY happy to be able to mingle with fellow Malaysians of different races. We do not harbour any animosity between us. There’s no me, no you, just us! The spirit of goodwill will PREVAIL till kingdom come if we execute PATIENCE and make an indomitable effort to understand one another! I trust our relationship has improved PERCEPTIBLY. I don’t PROFESS to be an expert in these subjects but I have an inkling they worked! I was “indoctrinated” from young by my parents that when we lived together among the other races, we would know our true self. Wise words of an owl.



So, do the local authorities know their true self? They must be PROFESSIONAL when they carry out their duties. They must show great tact in dealing with the folks in this city and also towards the aliens. Being a brute doesn’t help. Neither is brute force! The man in the street, the ordinary man, cannot be easily cowed! Intimidation does not work anymore! Times have changed! People changed! And, have you changed?

It irked me to read in the papers that one local council in another state was not ready to “throw down the gauntlet” when the court ruled against them. Strangely, with so many “wild animals on the loose” in their immediate vicinity, yet they chose to hound this “domestic feline”. What kind of PERTINACIOUS people were they? Or did they have a PENCHANT to make the life of that man miserable?

It PEEVED me even more to find out that they were going all out to finish him off! Their PEREMPTORY behaviour is not something that goes down well with many of us. Eventually, the PRICE to pay is going to be heavy! For every action there is a reaction. Do not ignore this. The PERILS are real! Their “rating” would surely PLUMMET! I know there’s no easy solution to that problem, but they must at least try to find a better way to solve it. A PERVERSE decision to PERSECUTE would not solve anything! It would only earn them hatred. Eventually, they would be PISSED-off!

Many of us do not want to be PUSHED around! All we want is to earn a decent living and PROVIDING for the family. Is that too much to ask? Whatever the matter, we need to find amicable solutions. Everything must be done within limits! High-handed actions would sometimes backfire! What would happen if emotions that have been PENT up for so long exploded? Any flare-ups would not auger well for anybody. For the common good of everybody, we need common-sense approach to everyday matters. It would be no laughing matter if things do not worked out to everyone’s expectation and satisfaction! We cannot just go around treading on our own people!

But of course you can go round and “tread on” the aliens! They are just another PAIN in the neck! I am talking about those who do not have the 3Ps (PASSPORT, PERMIT and PAPERS). They seemed to be “PARACHUTING” from the skies into our city. PROMPT and decisive action must be taken by the authorities to stop their “invasion.” There should not be any PALTRY excuses! Things would come to a PRETTY PASS if we are not PREPARED to take immediate action on them.

Sometimes, even a PINPRICK from these aliens would give us the shivers! When they flocked together, only God knows what they would do! Some even behaved like feudal barons that existed during the Middle Ages in Europe, monopolising certain sectors of business as if it is their right! Can the local authorities get down to business and do something about that? We do not want to face the POSSIBILITY of being aliens in our own city! These aliens, without the 3Ps, have no business to be here in the first place!

Isn’t it ironic to see us “misplaced” when the aliens have “shops and boutiques” in the city? Are the authorities not doing enough? The incubus of their “total” freedom is something we are not too happy with! Their often, decadent behaviour infuriated many of us! The authorities must act fast to allay our fears and our unhappiness. Do not POOH-POOH our grievances. These are not PIFFLING complaints. We are worried for ourselves and for our children! They are the aliens, not us!

Do not compromise on security and PEACE. I’m sure many of us are feeling increasingly PERTURBED by their PRESENCE. Do not PROLONG our agony, mentally or physically! We want to see a quick end to this torture!

More often than not, their burgeoning POPULATION is also a cause for concern. PLEASE act fast before everything get out of hand! My city, Kuala Lumpur does not belong to these uninvited aliens. There cannot be a PARITY of treatment for them. They are not us! The legal ones must toe the line. As for those without PROPER documents, sent them home! By the way, where’s the man with the baseball cap? We need his services. We need his planes!

We want to walk on the streets without feeling worried or nervous. We want to sleep PEACEFULLY at night. Again, is that too much to ask? Not really if we take the initiative to be good and friendly neighbours first. We need to be PUBLIC-spirited in order to cooperate harmoniously. We need to “stake-out” for each other. These are the basic PHILOSOPHIES we must adhered to overcome the “fear factor”. We must stay vigilant at all times. We simply cannot afford to let our guard down!

So, when everything is done right…the local councils serving without PREJUDICE, serving dedicatedly and should be completely without bias, then everyone would be happy and contented. We can then PAT ourselves on the back and we can all celebrate! We can all PARTY! Only then can we tell the world this: “My city beckons you! Malaysia welcomes you!” Adieu for now.

1Malaysia. PEOPLE First. PERFORMANCE Now.