tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post4736433550838164220..comments2023-10-31T19:57:34.988+08:00Comments on As Zewt As It Gets: No impact at allzewthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-91344062208582099292007-11-19T00:25:00.000+08:002007-11-19T00:25:00.000+08:00jayce - u sure u will use the improved public tran...<B>jayce</B> - u sure u will use the improved public transport then? :)zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-74194067987104325202007-11-16T11:54:00.000+08:002007-11-16T11:54:00.000+08:00Our country needs to improve public transportation...Our country needs to improve public transportation lo... :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-58034611646922243812007-11-13T23:04:00.000+08:002007-11-13T23:04:00.000+08:00may - yeah, it has become a necessity... and we co...<B>may</B> - yeah, it has become a necessity... and we conveniently allow it... cos we enjoy it :)<BR/><BR/><B>anon @ 11.37pm</B> - yeah... though i am a SOV fella... i think we should be taxed... we need to be pushed to do something about this 'crisis'.zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-83207365046718082442007-11-13T11:37:00.000+08:002007-11-13T11:37:00.000+08:00Y'all are selfish and spoilt driving in your singl...Y'all are selfish and spoilt driving in your single occupancy vehicles. An LRT is way cleaner than the mamak you'd choose to hang out with your friends late at night. Again, why do you need to hang out SO late? Why not go home before the public transport service ends?<BR/><BR/>The one thing I think would be paramount to making change is to tax them SOVs. We may live nearby colleagues but we're Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-22404204998950331602007-11-13T08:58:00.000+08:002007-11-13T08:58:00.000+08:00I was one of the spoilt Malaysians who had my own ...I was one of the spoilt Malaysians who had my own car, but it's now up for sale back home and I take public transport here every day. car is now a luxury to me -- cheap to own, but epxensive to maintain. and anyway, it's so easy to get around on buses and trains here. in Malaysia I would think it's more of a necessity than a luxury.mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462864451396368720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-27491922970770020592007-11-12T19:36:00.000+08:002007-11-12T19:36:00.000+08:00narrowband - now that is what i called an honest a...<B>narrowband</B> - now that is what i called an honest answer.zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-47394142590840484842007-11-12T10:03:00.000+08:002007-11-12T10:03:00.000+08:00It won't do much difference to my driving style, r...It won't do much difference to my driving style, really. Maybe, just maybe, I'll *consider* taking the Komuter more often (whenever possible, and more convenient). But it's more likely that I'll still exploit the *convenience* of driving my own car.narrowbandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009041766643053027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-45395202962504633142007-11-11T17:02:00.000+08:002007-11-11T17:02:00.000+08:00missironic - oh yeah... i miss those days.<B>missironic</B> - oh yeah... i miss those days.zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-61767485219166158722007-11-11T02:29:00.000+08:002007-11-11T02:29:00.000+08:00lolz..2fast2furious ala mini buses! :Plolz..2fast2furious ala mini buses! :Pmissironichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431683756727002832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-33762985310062652392007-11-09T19:11:00.000+08:002007-11-09T19:11:00.000+08:00princessjournals - hi there again... and gee... a ...<B>princessjournals</B> - hi there again... and gee... a sudden increase again? now... if such things were to happen in malaysia, havoc will be imminent. i guess letting market forces control the prices do have its downside huh...<BR/><BR/><B>seok thong</B> - there you go... i think we have grown accustomed to driving... those who used to drive just wont give it up easily. yeah... the second zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-70948470535253183722007-11-09T09:52:00.000+08:002007-11-09T09:52:00.000+08:00Yea..LRT is definitely better than bus..u dun have...Yea..LRT is definitely better than bus..u dun have to wait sooo long for the tren, then although u r standing u wont lose ur stand once u got hold of the ground. I so much prefer LRT..i all the while dun like buses..lolz..missironichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431683756727002832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-37465168536327310652007-11-09T02:35:00.000+08:002007-11-09T02:35:00.000+08:00If i must choose between paying more for petrol or...If i must choose between paying more for petrol or public transportation, i'll still choose paying more for petrol. Driving on our own is more comfortable. I remember when i used to take bus to go to work, it really sucked. There was one time, i start to wait for the bus at 5pm and arrived home at 10pm, from PJ to Selayang. I was soooooo angry and pissed..<BR/><BR/>So, as long as i can afford it,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-12720180538048718082007-11-09T02:15:00.000+08:002007-11-09T02:15:00.000+08:00zewt, remember my story abt last sunday? on tue we...zewt, remember my story abt last sunday? on tue we finally needed to fill up and off we went to shell. guess how much it cost now? 3.11! imagine tht! on sat it was 2.99, on sunday up to 3.03 and on tue up again! sheesh! :(<BR/><BR/>some cities (LA and such) already see the price per gallon as high as 4.25. thank god we use electricity for heat.Salt N Turmerichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364303172369275282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-61417352292103184412007-11-08T18:36:00.000+08:002007-11-08T18:36:00.000+08:00rashikaps - definitely... but we will not blame th...<B>rashikaps</B> - definitely... but we will not blame the increase in others things to our driving habit... there will be no link to it. we malaysians (or indians) love driving too much.<BR/><BR/><B>kerry</B> - hello, how are u? well, that is a problem beyong petrol price.... it's our malaysian attitude. will take another generation to solve perhaps. thanks, i shall go and have a look.<BR/><BR/>zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-49222734039020217832007-11-08T18:32:00.000+08:002007-11-08T18:32:00.000+08:00lynnwei - the world power will not allow an altern...<B>lynnwei</B> - the world power will not allow an alternative to petrol. it's a world conspiracy. will certainly blog about this.<BR/><BR/><B>rinnah</B> - yeah... taht is another thing to consider... safety.<BR/><BR/><B>Seaqueen</B> - more like number 2 right?<BR/><BR/><B>AngryYoungChild</B> - sure or not? i shall wait and see.<BR/><BR/><B>stocktube</B> - yup... malaysian businessman... chinese zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-15691362596705130342007-11-08T18:28:00.000+08:002007-11-08T18:28:00.000+08:00sunflower / irene - yeah, i have colleagues who wo...<B>sunflower / irene</B> - yeah, i have colleagues who would rather stuck in traffic than to be stucked in a bus during traffic, that's the whole thing. traffic jam is one of the evil. the public transport can improve, but the jam will never. as for your reply to jason... haha... usual la.<BR/><BR/><B>sharlydia</B> - nope, i would still think... ppl wil drive nonetheless.<BR/><BR/><B>lucius zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-4641569220263900232007-11-08T18:23:00.000+08:002007-11-08T18:23:00.000+08:00Huei - that's right... couldnt agree more. it's no...<B>Huei</B> - that's right... couldnt agree more. it's not about paying more. it's about us... not feeling satisfied... the mm gum yun feeling. at the end of the day... will still drive. if not, seriously sell all our cars meh?<BR/><BR/><B>j or ji</B> - hahaha... i am sure there will be a time when you need to calculate already. dont talk about ministers ler... u know i know they all different zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-19192977856953189922007-11-08T18:19:00.000+08:002007-11-08T18:19:00.000+08:00bongkersz - there you go... i think it's just us n...<B>bongkersz</B> - there you go... i think it's just us not wanting to take public transport.<BR/><BR/><B>YC</B> - hey there and welcome to AZAIG. well, i think they have more important things to worry about than the welfare of an average joe... dont u think?<BR/><BR/><B>anon @ 7.30am</B> - i still think it wouldnt. we malaysian love cars too much to give it up for anything less than... maybe zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-18379843751542718382007-11-08T17:35:00.000+08:002007-11-08T17:35:00.000+08:00angel - the world is a depressing place to be afte...<B>angel</B> - the world is a depressing place to be after all.<BR/><BR/><B>rational thinker</B> - well, i will still go by my stand that we will forever be looking for reasons to stay behind the wheel. seriously... if someone offers to fetch you around in singapore, will you object. oh yes, i love my country too.<BR/><BR/><B>Sue Anne</B> - hi there and welcome to AZAIG. not many has that luxury zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-65111453256584890152007-11-08T16:37:00.000+08:002007-11-08T16:37:00.000+08:00Another good piece from you, Zewt. Kudos!Another good piece from you, Zewt. Kudos!LXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13423430374292538547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-7704149012511308902007-11-08T15:24:00.000+08:002007-11-08T15:24:00.000+08:00Malaysian mentality is that everywhere must be dri...Malaysian mentality is that everywhere must be driven to... no parking doesnt even matter just double/triple park in front of the shop until someone come and horn you, then say sorry everything..OK LA! I moan quite alot about public transport but the fact is, in KL its just absolutely useless, unshaded, unmarked bus stops with no map of route, Hot buses with air con broken, no centralisation or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-84178768646619331852007-11-08T14:54:00.000+08:002007-11-08T14:54:00.000+08:00You are right. The increase in petrol price won't ...You are right. The increase in petrol price won't deter us to drive. But, if you calculate how much has the price hiked for the past years, then may be you will start to think should I cut down my driving as well. Furthermore, not only petrol price is hiking. All the other necessities also see drastic increase in price. The only thing that does not increase is the salary of you and I.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-30266858663354841102007-11-08T14:43:00.000+08:002007-11-08T14:43:00.000+08:00Actually I do think the fact many KL peeps are not...Actually I do think the fact many KL peeps are not relying on pubic transport is the fact our public transport is not convenient enough. <BR/><BR/>My hubby is staying in the city and public transport is a life saver. It's fast and it's much much better than getting stuck in the jam.<BR/><BR/>People whom are staying in places without the convenience of LRTs don't have a choice. :-)Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825794367899454397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-57471171494101318752007-11-08T11:53:00.000+08:002007-11-08T11:53:00.000+08:00I for one wouldn't mind taking the public transpor...I for one wouldn't mind taking the public transport if only our fellow citizens are more sympathetic towards pregnant ladies and of course mothers... There was one I was carrying my baby and towing a toddler in a sardine packed LRT. NO ONE budged to make way for us or moved their big fat a** for us. I have to carry my toddler as well to avoid her suffocating from all those smelly a** surrounding kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738882384858298162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-62320685723104904412007-11-08T06:09:00.000+08:002007-11-08T06:09:00.000+08:00You said it. Petrol prices will go up here too. In...You said it. Petrol prices will go up here too. Inevitable. People won't stop driving, I'm sure. At best, the shock of increased prices will last 2 weeks. :) <BR/><BR/>But what'll hit us harder will be inflation because of increased transportation costs. When everyday things become more expensive, people will surely feel the heat. Dreading it. :(Rashikapshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475186654733972537noreply@blogger.com