As a Malaysian who is currently residing in Singapore (it’s been already five years or so), it is sad to say that courtesy IS a nationality thing when it comes to Malaysia and Singapore. Just come to Singapore for a few days’ visit and you’ll notice that not only are the Singaporeans more courteous and law abiding then Malaysians, but that Malaysians are even more kiasu then Singaporeans as well! Malaysians really need to wake up and eat their humble pie when it comes to labelling people around us. I’ve been yet another of neighbour’s capital, Jakarta, and found that the people there were very friendly and polite as well. It’s no wonder that these countries as well as Brunei and the Phillipines dislike Malaysia not only because of political reasons but also the sheer rudeness that Malaysians display – I’ve talked to some of them who’ve been to Malaysia on holiday and they did not have a good impression (especially of KL).

while we were stuck in the jam, traffic was still moving very slowly. and malaysians being malaysians, most cars used the emergency lane as the fast track. my hubs and i were disgusted, knowing that there must be a major accident in front for such a major jam to build up on the plus highway.

and sure enough, all the cars on the emergency lane had to ‘squeeze’ into our (left) lane because the ambulance and two fire engines couldn’t move through the traffic. STUPID!

Peter:
On the way to Ipoh, we saw an ambulance with flashing lights and siren blaring struggling to get through traffic in the emergency lane. Drivers who intentionally cause obstruction in the emergency should have their license suspended or revoked. They are a nuisance and a danger, especially when they overtake on the emergency lane.