everydaymalay

With the burden of higher fuel prices and higher prices of food/good/housing/cars and so forth...plus the 7% plus inflation, the political leaders, politicians and the government instead of endless bickering can look into the following to ease the daily burden of the rakyat (citizens) which can also better the quality of life of Malaysians in general.

1. The obvious is control prices of necessary food items i.e.. rice, flour, sugar, salt, milk, chicken, meat, fish...etc.

2. Reduce interest rates for housing loans and taxes on homes less then a RM600,000.00

3. Reduce taxes on cars, this will allow all middle class Malaysians afford better made car with better safety standards and fuel efficiency. The lower middle income can then afford the smaller cars instead of daily putting their lives at risk with motorbikes.

4. JPJ to abolish road tax for cars less the 2500cc. But all cars under 2500cc must pay a RM20 registration yearly for administration fees for yearly stamping their registration cards to show proof of insurance. JPJ can make money via selling government printed car number plates at RM50 per pair. Thus there will be no more confusion what is an allowable number plate font size or choice of material plates, eliminating ambiguity of 'fancy' number plates. All citizens from the Kin, Prime Minister to the ordinary folks will all have the same type of number plates. Maybe the colors can vary for the King or Prime Minister or from state to state. The tender for special numbers can still be conducted by JPJ. Singapore, Thailand and even Philippines have done this along time ago.

5. Malaysian drivers needs re-education on driving. Many need to know how to use the indicator lights when changing lanes or making turns or stopping. They need to know where they can or cannot park, Malaysians drivers love to double park and park at corners which make it impossible for other cars to turn. JPJ can pay more attention to these re-education programs. Enforcement by the Traffic Police and Local Councils must be consistent.

6. Companies owning heavy vehicles ie, lorries, trucks, buses etc. must ensure these vehicles are in good maintenance at all times to ensure public safety. JPJ/Puspakom must ensure all vehicles inspected are in compliance to the strictest safety standards. Again enforcement must be consistent. Owners (Company Directors) must take responsibility for any public liability due to mechanical failures by said heavy vehicles.

7. Creation of standardise and integrated sidewalks being at least 2 meter wide at all urban centers and 1.5 meter suburban housing. This is to ensure pedestrian safety.

8. Al public and private educational Institution (schools, colleges and universities) to have sufficient parking, waiting bays for cars and buses. This is again to ensure public safety and minimal disruption in traffic flow.

9. All areas or buildings (commercial or institutional) ie, Shopping Complexes, Convention Centres, Stadiums, Mosques, Churches, Temples etc where mass public congregates there must be sufficient parking and proper management of traffic flow.

10. Creation of pocket public parks instead of huge unpersonal parks for the daily use of citizens. Creating pocket public parks are more manageable in term of cost for developers and city councils. Maintenance of said parks are much easier. Mega parks should only be part of the natural ecosystem or defined urban green lungs. Mega parks must also incorporate wildlife corridors.

11. Protection of Rivers is a must. All development (ie. squatter housing, illegal housing, etc) within the river reserve must be stop period. No questions or appeals to be entertained. NO development in terms of any man made structures whatsoever along the river reserves. Water front projects are allowed only at river mouths and urban areas taking into account at all times the well being of the river. A River Police Enforcement Division dedicated to the well being of Malaysian rivers must be set up.

to be continued...