The WONDERFUL side of Malaysians

Malaysians show their good side

RECENTLY, I made a trip from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur with my family. I was very impressed with Malaysia’s friendly Immigration officers and toll operators. But what made a truly wonderful impression was when we made the mistake of going into a Smart Tag lane while trying to read the road directions. Obviously, we were stuck as we did not have a Smart Tag card. The owner of a Malaysian registered car came to our aid and used her Smart Tag card to activate the barrier. It was very light traffic on that day and she could have easily driven to another lane, but she didn’t. To the Good Samaritan and all our dear Malaysian friends - thank you very much for your kindness and hospitality.

GRATEFUL SINGAPOREAN,Singapore.

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/3/17/focus/3490224&sec=focus

"But what made a truly wonderful impression was when we made the mistake of going into a Smart Tag lane while trying to read the road directions. Obviously, we were stuck as we did not have a Smart Tag card."

"we made the mistake of going into a Smart Tag lane while trying to read the road directions"

"while trying to read the road directions"

"while trying to read the road directions"

"while trying to read the road directions"

Who you trying to kid, Singaporean? Obviously you saw the lane with the least cars and your inborn kiasu nature made you hurry towards it, only to realise that the Smart Tag lane does not mean that it's for Smart people (which, however, you're clearly not). Then the primitive Malaysian driver, used to seeing such kiasu-ness coming from the people who hail from the spit of land down south of the border, probably sighed, shook her head, and alighted from her car to help you before you decided to sue someone and try to stab them with wads of Singaporean money.

I apologise, Singaporean, I like to make fun of you and your country. It's a Malaysian thing.