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Thursday, March 22, 2007
ISLAM. DULU, KINI DAN SELAMANYA
I came across this ad in the papers yesterday.
"Have something to say about public road users? Say it loud and clear at our forum where like-minded motorists and authorities will agree or debate your thoughts.
If you think the government has to do more, voice it out. And if you believe the problem lies in the mindset of the public, let’s hear your advice. But do it all in the only place that can make a difference. Get online and hit www.PanduCermat.org.my and let your thoughts be heard."
If you think the government has to do more, voice it out. And if you believe the problem lies in the mindset of the public, let’s hear your advice. But do it all in the only place that can make a difference. Get online and hit www.PanduCermat.org.my and let your thoughts be heard."
So I hit the website, expecting to see loads of inspiring ideas and thoughts from like-minded motorists and authorities on how to solve our traffic problem. Not much here. But, hey, you have to give the Road Safety Department and the Transport Ministry credit for trying.
But there are loads of other useful information, tips and advice for motorists which, if adhered to, would help save lives and avoid a host of other traffic inconveniences.
What I find most interesting about the website is its Hall of Shame and Hall of Merit, where they post images of vehicles whose owners/drivers have committed various traffic offences, as well as pictures of model-behaviour vehicles.
Offences include illegal parking, turning, overtaking, littering, what have you. All posted by members of the public. Bravo.
The website administrator says those images have been forwarded to relevant authorities for further action.
So, what does all this have to do with the title of my post?
I tailed a lady driver for a good kilometre in the morning traffic crawl to work yesterday. From her rear-view and side mirrors, she looked quite young, perhaps in her early 20s, and pretty attractive. Clad in a baby blue tudung, she looked (well, from the shoulder up, anyway) every inch a sweet, demure, graceful young lady.
Then she did the unthinkable. She rolled down her window. And spat. Twice, in that distance of one kilometer. I should have taken pictures. But as advised by the website, taking pictures while in control of a moving vehicle is an offence.
Needless to say, I was shocked. First, because it was totally unexpected. I mean, I have seen plenty of spit coming from uncouth drivers, mainly male truck and taxi drivers (sorry guys, but some of you really are guilty).
Secondly, because of what I thought she was supposed to be. A lady.
Third, because of what her windscreen sticker says.
ISLAM. Dulu, kini dan selamanya.
Something is definitely not right here.
You debate.
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Wetbenang
she must have tons of phlegm in her mouth that she, like it or not, ought to spit it out. Another thing, women nowadays always fight for the same right and equality with men.. so I think that's one of the things she told the public.. if men can do it.. so do women.. And oh yea.. it's nothing to do with the sticker Islam Kini Dan Selamanya.. She can just put "Wanita Melayu Terakhir Paling Bersopan".. or anything she likes.. but then it's just a sticker anyway.. :)
Xis said...
3:02 PM
Xis,
OK, phlegm or not phlegm -- it's just rude. Don't tell me she doesn't have any tissues in the car, and among loads of other things she may have had in her handbag? Well, equal rights should not include the ability or licence to spit in public with total abandon. And, it's NEVER just a sticker. If you can't practice what you seem to preach, then don't try to preach at all.
No?
wetbenang said...
3:11 PM
Wetbenang
okay.. she didn't have tissues in here car... but in her handbang.. but her handbag is at the passenger's seat behind her.. so, it's out of her reach... and so.. like it or not.. *ghroohhh... puuuiiiii!!!* hehehe.. And that sticker.. again.. it's just a sticker.. pasting for fun.. not that she really understands the purpose of putting that sticker on.. YES!! :)
Xis said...
4:48 PM
Xis,
You're grossing me out. Jaga you. Nak menang jugak nihhhh.
wetbenang said...
5:11 PM
Wetbenang
hehehe... :)
Xis said...
5:34 PM
hey.....where did my comment go? menyampahnya nak kena retype.....urrgghhhhh
samantha said...
10:08 PM
Anyway, what I said earlier :
i. Nobody should spit anywhere except at the designated places i.e the bathroom/WC/toilet. Period. It doesn't matter if you are the truck drivers ke, cab drivers ke, pompuan pakai tudung ke, lelaki Islam Hadhari ke, pompuan tak dak tissue dalam handbag ke, Menteri besar ke, CEO ke, Bangla kerja kedai mamak ke, Ah Fook jual rojak ke....it is simply unhygienic. Period.
ii. Women need not try to be like men as we are already EQUAL. One need not raise above the other. Basic Human Rights. Period.
iii. Stickers reflect the owner. That's why it is in your possession, tho for the heck of it or just for fun. That's why I dont own a sticker that says CUTIE PIE.
:) But I do have a sticker that says "Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight!"...:)
So, sapa menang ? :) Cheerio guys
samantha said...
10:30 PM
maybe her car dah terlalu penuh.. so dia terpaksa spit ke luar..
don't fret, che man...maybe the sticker ada misprint..
tertinggal caption "..Cuma aku yang kekadang terlupa.."
after all, banyak stickers yang silap print, kerana typo, tertinggal comma, etc..
eg.
mesra, cepat dan betul
sepatutnya :
mesra? cepat? biar betul...
Bersih, cekap, amanah..
shd be: bersih? cekap? amanah?
cemerlang gemilang terbilang
tertinggal la pulak..
"..dalam temberang dan tembelang"
Crabby Ashburn (Temasek-born Malaysian) said...
4:32 PM
Lis,
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.
wetbenang said...
5:39 PM
What a nice introspection about life, you have here...Quite a bit of updates--which is good to keep the blog alive. Blog aku dah kojol lah...lama tak update.
Anyway, thanks for visiting me last nite. And of course, thanks again for the gift.
Anonymous said...
9:51 AM
Samantha
when a lady speaks out... heheh.. :)
Lis
I love what you just said..
Xis said...
1:35 PM
Hi Kamal,
Thanks for dropping by, and thanks again for inviting me to your wonderful home. You have excellent taste, dari dulu pun. It was great to catch up with both of you. Let's do it more often.
wetbenang said...
4:39 PM
Xis, u have just heard me...you don't want to see me in action...ha ha ha....have a splendid weekend. Jangan bermuram mengenangkan orang jauh...kirimkan sayang di angin lalu...boleh? Can what :)
I had an awesome day today plucking Granny Smith's apples, peaches and grapes at my friend's house...And she baked apple banana cake yang sungguh out of the world! Tomorrow, will be going to Riccarton Sunday Market yang ada 300 stalls! Every Sunday plan nak pi tapi tak pernah bangun awal..ha ha ha...
And you have an awesome Sunday Bang Man..jangan fikir Bali sangat as I might join u in July..so fikirkan how to get rid of me..ha ha ha...Ta Ra.....
Lis, u definitely will golek2 in front of the idiot box so happy men-amuse-kan diri and cursing the programmes..:)
samantha said...
10:44 PM
Samantha
thanks.. well.. orang jauh is always in my heart.. :) hmm.. anyway... plucking apples, peaches and grapes?? You made me miss my old days back in the States.. plucking apples, cherries, rasberry.. peaches.. figs.. strawberries.. pumpkins.. I miss those days... hmm..
Wetbenang
*kringgg* *krringgg*... New one, eh?? :)
Xis said...
1:59 PM