Inconsiderate Malaysians

For some of the working class in Kuala Lumpur, public transports such as Monorail and LRT are the most convenient way of transportation as we seek to avoid the traffic congestion on the road. However, the behaviour of some Malaysians when using Monorail and LRT are, to say the least, disappointing. This is because there are many instances where our fellow Malaysians act inconsiderately when using Monorail and LRT.

The obvious example would be the passengers crowding in front of the door before boarding, thereby blocking the passengers onboard from alighting. In an understandable hustle to board a crowded train, these passengers repeatedly ignore the call by the control center or polis bantuan to give way to the alighting passengers before boarding. Surely we do not want to find ourselves being shouted at for blocking the way of the alighting passengers? That will be embarrassing.

Another example, which I personally find it irritating, is that after the passengers board the train, some refuse, or do not have the courtesy to move further inside the train to allow more room for others to board the train. This causes some passengers, who are determined not to miss the train, to squeeze themselves forcefully into the train. As a results, many passengers are sandwiched near the door of the train. I am sure that those who have experienced being sandwiched in the train do not find this comfortable. Wouldn't it be nice and comfortable for everyone if we have the courtesy to be considerate and just move further into the train? There's no reason to be afraid of not being able to get out of the train, at least for the Monorail.

To conclude this piece of writing, I'm urging fellow Malaysians to address and change these inconsiderate behaviors when using Monorail and LRT. These behaviors do not reflect a polite Malaysian society as we approach Vision 2020. It does not take a lot to be considerate and I certainly have the confidence that we are sensible enough to act the right way.