Unexpected journey

I am going to talk about my trip to Setapak, KL last week. Things were quite horrible actually but some are quite ok to me. First, I have to take a bus to KL Sentral, then buy a token to board the LRT to Wangsa Maju and then a cab to Danau Kota. The trip was actually fine and acceptable, till I learnt a way to Midvalley. The KTM is a shitty place, plus it's very hot as well due to the heat trapped within the atmosphere. Shitty as in the place is packed with foreigners (Banglas and Indians from India) and they really look scary. Even the couch for ladies are not for ladies, because I saw some guys sitting there comfortably. When the security guard asked the guys to move to the other side (it seems like the couch for ladies is linked to the other normal couches) but there's this one man who refused to move. He came with his daughter ( I supposed) and he really freaked me out. He wore a pair of boxers and sat as though he is owns the place, and with a hand on her daughter's shoulder. When he was asked to move to other other end, he showed signs that he is with his daughter. Well, I guess he wasn't well educated as there were signboards saying no couples and no males in the couch..

Anyway, moving on to Midvalley. The place looks sort of like Queensbay Mall except that it's a bigger version plus it's linked to The Gardens. Guess what? I saw a Singaporean actor there with his family. He was wearing a cap and that made him more obvious. And and, he looked exactly the same like himself from Singaporean dramas! I think he knew I know who he is and he stared at me (LOL) when I looked at him.

All the walking was extremely exhausting and I even got blisters in my feet. I feel that Kampar is definitely better than Setapak a lot in terms of food, accommodation and transportation as well. The food at Setapak was quite pricy and it's quite hard to find food around my area that I am staying. As for the accommodation, the room that I will be staying is extremely small, and very expensive. I reckon I wouldn't be able to study and have my own sweet time of relaxation in my room any more like I used to have in Kampar. After the furniture is inserted, I think it's even hard for me to even walk in the room. Well, life's like that. Transportation wise, I have to make numerous transits to reach my place. Hectic.

What about the cabs? The cabs in Malaysia is 200% guaranteed SUCKS. They over charged customers and try to cheat them whenever possible. For example, when I was in Midvalley and wanted to take a cab to KTM railway station, the Malay taxi driver said it's quite far, and is it ok with RM10? After that we agreed but mum wanted to see the real cost to KTM station. So she asked him to use the meter, and he refused! He said once the customers asked the price, they should not ask the meter again. Seriously? I saw the sticker, just right at the window and it says we customers can report him because he is against customers' rights of over-charging customers and refused to open the meter. Also, he was very sarcastic when we asked if it takes a lot of time to reach the KTM Station. He said that if the drivers do not know the shortcuts, they will travel far and probably might charge more. Imbecile driver.

Even if it's in Penang, the Indian driver tried to over charged us. It's just rather a short route from Sg, Nibong to Farli, and yet he wanted to charge us RM 30 for the fare. Pure retarded, and you know what, he doesn't even know where the heck Farlim is.

What an awful experience. Other than that, the place is still fine because I reckon I can still survive there. Luckily I know someone who is able to help me to go through this. If not, I think I will get cheated repeatedly and would have gone insane.

Smartphones on the run!

Previously, our Prime Minister has announced the Budget 2013 that youths who aged between 21 to 31, with an earning of below RM 3,000 will receive a rebate of RM 200 on smartphones, but only applicable for lower priced phones that ranged below RM500. Many complained that why on earth do they want to limit specific mobile series, where most IT intellects would rather buy something 'smarter'. On the other hand, some say that we Malaysians under this category should be thankful and stop complaining so much.

The fact is that some of them who are very supportive and thankful for the implementation of Budget 2013 are quite shallow, I should say. I am not saying that I am wise but I just don't get it that many do not see the rational behind these terms and conditions.

If RM 200 rebate is given, why do the government wants to specify limited smartphones? Because on average those who earn a salary below RM 3,000 couldn't afford to buy expensive smartphones? Well, so you mean they do not have savings all these years of working life or adulthood? Or you mean lower class people are only suitable to use a lower class of phones? If that's the case, why on earth would people spend unnecessary money on the so called smartphones where they can use the existing ones that they are having? People just don't see the logic that the statements could be argued.

I do not want to further debate on this topic because it's rather senseless. So after awhile, the PM has already made an announcement to cater the money for all smartphones which are available in the market, starting from the beginning to the ending of this year.

Afterall, you notice who are the ones that see the light? I doubt some will still be lingering in the darkness, or perhaps imagining a cloud of shiny lights somewhere.