Wt_know Supersonic June 8, 2014 Share June 8, 2014 (edited) praise and detest all 3 countries at the same time mai hiam la ... there is no perfect country one got good sure got bad points too https://sg.news.yahoo.com/bolehland-kiasuland-and-koalaland-231340897.html The other day someone asked me if I wanted to migrate. After getting rebuked for addressing me like I was a bird, he said I should consider switching countries. “Malaysia is going to the dogs!”, “In Singapore you can make loads more!”, “Australia is the nearest first-world ‘Western’ country!” Right. So here I, like thousands (upon thousands) of Malaysians, am being asked to leave the hell of Bolehland for the bliss of either Kiasuland or Koalaland. But before packing our bags and shipping out, let’s at least be aware of what’s diff and same about these three nations: In Kiasuland, people generally feel superior to those in Bolehland but are too polite to mention it. In Bolehland, people generally inferior to those in Kiasuland but are too proud to say so (except if they're earning Kiasuland currency, then you're sure to know). Once I was in a cab from Orchard Road to some non-Orchard place, the cabbie was dissing KL all the way. He then mockingly asked me if Johor Baru was safe "nowadays". I said yes, JB is safe but not for Singaporeans – he kinda stopped talking after that. Both Kiasuland and Bolehland can learn from Koalaland whose people, the last I went, didn’t appear as hung up on status as such. Australians, always wearing clothes which resemble formal beachwear, don’t evince that obsession with “how much I possess compared to my neighbour”. Maybe it’s because they’re always swimming or cycling or horse-riding every spare second they get. When you’re surrounded by relaxing nature and fresh air (as opposed to KL concrete and weather), maybe your thoughts don’t drift so easily to getting a bigger car than that idiot next door who just bought a Lexus? Both Bolehland and Koalaland have treated their indigenous people with neglect and disrespect; landgrabs have defined their history but inevitably the aborigines’ “tradtional lifestyles and craft” continue to adorn the tourist brochures. One big difference, though. In Koalaland, virtually all public events require an acknowledgement of the debt owed to the original people of the land. In Bolehland? You just hear the kompang playing to acknowledge the bigshots’ arrival. In Kiasuland, the trains are as long as the station. In Bolehland, the queues are as long as the trains - and the jams longer than the road. In Kiasuland, the only things NOT modern are the artifacts in the museum. In Bolehland, the only thing modern is the names of the buildings. In Kiasuland, every building is cleaner than the year they first opened. In Bolehland, people fall off buildings and the situation declared a mystery. Koalaland is ambivalent. Melbourne looks like a less gloomy version of London; Sydney like Penang minus a million cars; Brisbane’s extra-bright sun makes it look like Bali with more elevators and Adelaide is essentially one huge central park at the continent’s rectum. It’s like Australians are fine with modernity (who wouldn’t be?) but it better not interfere with their canoeing. In Kiasuland, the police are efficient though usually hidden. In Bolehland, the police are efficient only when escorting big-shots on the road (thus inconveniencing everyone else) or during the Merdeka Day parade. And no they're not hidden but they like to hide in strange places, especially during pre-festive seasons. Malaysian police are remarkable. They’re always inviting drivers over for tea and biscuits on the road, near tricky junctions or U-turns. I love these guys. Too bad some cars have actually refused and driven away (fast, very fast) despite being called to attend. Maybe these drivers have already had their kuih. Or maybe, just maybe, they know the cops are so busy they probably won’t bother with doing a high-speed car chase along an already congested LDP? Sure, our police could just take his license plates but as we’re probably the only country where the cops give DISCOUNTS for paying summons, maybe some drivers have decided to stop caring. Koalaland, well, is the birthplace of Wolverine, Thor, all those hotshots played by Russell Crowe, not to mention that amazingly imaginatively heroine in ‘Sucker Punch’, so maybe police aren’t that important. In Kiasuland, efficiency is prized above much else. In Bolehland, people usually live like there's more to life than being efficient – or at least the smart ones do. Koalaland is the best: People walk so casually and the shops all close so early, it’s like everybody simply wants to relax, sleep, play, read or just not work. In Kiasuland, there's a time, place and government department for everything except a meaningful existence. In Bolehland, all times, places and government departments shut down during the holidays which seems to make life worthwhile and - believe it or not - nobody cares what any other country says about that. In Koalaland, every hour not spent in office is a holiday. Bolehland’s religious and racial bigotry, true, are hitting new records. Wonder-outfit Isma is a real prodigy of its guru, Umno. But Kiasuland’s income inequality isn’t exactly taking a break: if in-trouble blogger Roy Ngerng is right, then about a quarter of Singaporeans still live in poverty and overall they earn the lowest wages among the high-income countries despite Kiasuland being the most expensive. And God only knows how many Pauline Hansons’ still spread their compassion and openness in Koalaland cities. Malaysians need to take our noses out of those glossy “Come Live In Singapore/Australia” leaflets. If we’re going to emigrate, at least adopt the same critical attitude towards these governments as we have towards Putrajaya? In Kiasuland, everyone walks fast and urgently like they're forever on the move. In Bolehland, often nothing moves (except the mosquitoes) and nobody is sure what we're doing (not even Pakatan Rakyat) so people tend to learn how to enjoy their families and each other's company more. This may be, in fact, the lesson the Malays can best teach the Indians and, especially, the Chinese: that family and community are their own rewards and even if corporate rewards are not forthcoming, that hardly makes life less worthwhile. I don’t think the Aussies would disagree. In Kiasuland, the government is so smart they've created a global nexus for finance, trade and services. In Koalaland, there are some truly world-class cities and personalities. In Bolehland, for many people it feels not like a hub where money, creativity and glamour flow, but like home where (something like) love does. Finally, Malaysian food is the best in the world. And there’s no better reason to stay – just ask those who left? Edited June 8, 2014 by Wt_know ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic June 8, 2014 Share June 8, 2014 I still prefer kiasuland, as this is my land, my home :) Bolehland, good to go once awhile to eat and shop :) Koalaland, good to go there to drive and enjoy the majestic nature scenery :) No matter what, still feel happy whatever I touch down here after staying just a few days away :) Afterall, my home is here :)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic June 8, 2014 Author Share June 8, 2014 (edited) agree with you .... stay in kiasuland go to bolehland for short stint and koalaland for a longer stint ... can enjoy 4 seasons any land within 6 hours flight is ok ... tomyam, kimchi, sushi also good I still prefer kiasuland, as this is my land, my home :)Bolehland, good to go once awhile to eat and shop :)Koalaland, good to go there to drive and enjoy the majestic nature scenery :)No matter what, still feel happy whatever I touch down here after staying just a few days away :)Afterall, my home is here :)) Edited June 8, 2014 by Wt_know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic June 8, 2014 Share June 8, 2014 I like koalaland because I like Elle and Nicole But seriously, quite hard to get the Aussies flustered 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged June 8, 2014 Share June 8, 2014 Exactly right. No country is perfect. It's only a matter of what you can take and how much it suits you. Some people just cannot take the competitiveness that our country is (not to mention the super hao-lianness it entails). For them a more relax country might be better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 He didn't mention needing to pay 80k for the bloody right to own a car, nor the hated every increasing number of ERP gantries. On a more serious side, it's all a matter of expectations and perspective. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 He didn't mention needing to pay 80k for the bloody right to own a car, nor the hated every increasing number of ERP gantries. On a more serious side, it's all a matter of expectations and perspective. He trying to justify his own reason for not migrating lah. Why need to justify in the forget place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 CCB PAP! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 CCB PAP! Cannot like that say, else it becomes an insult to CCB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 Just need to consider are there more Asians (less Jap/Koreans) uprooting to Australia/NZ/Canada or vice versa ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benarsenal Turbocharged June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 Just need to consider are there more Asians (less Jap/Koreans) uprooting to Australia/NZ/Canada or vice versa ? Definitely a lot more Asians, especially Chinese, moving to Aus. Just go to Melbourne and you can see them everywhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 9, 2014 Share June 9, 2014 Definitely a lot more Asians, especially Chinese, moving to Aus. Just go to Melbourne and you can see them everywhere. Many of these ahtiongs are buying up properties in AUS, pushing up prices and the locals are not too impressed with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged June 10, 2014 Share June 10, 2014 Many of these ahtiongs are buying up properties in AUS, pushing up prices and the locals are not too impressed with them. They are buying. Everything every where and all the gahmen allowing it. The world had become a big washing machine for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 Turbocharged June 10, 2014 Share June 10, 2014 They are buying. Everything every where and all the gahmen allowing it. The world had become a big washing machine for them. Not ordinary washing machine hor...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged June 10, 2014 Share June 10, 2014 Not ordinary washing machine hor...... The way they doing it.. The world will worry china collape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged June 10, 2014 Share June 10, 2014 Though Kiasuland is my home for so long... guess whenever I'm travelling, I was asked the same question... "You're a Singaporean? Are you born and raise there or are you from other country and settle there?" From one continent to another... I guess Kiasuland is slowly becoming Rojakland... They have to ask just to be sure he /she is a true Singaporean... Though I have a very good passport to travel, I'm losing my national identity... Well, there's a saying - You can't have the best of both worlds... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged June 10, 2014 Share June 10, 2014 Though Kiasuland is my home for so long... guess whenever I'm travelling, I was asked the same question... "You're a Singaporean? Are you born and raise there or are you from other country and settle there?" From one continent to another... I guess Kiasuland is slowly becoming Rojakland... They have to ask just to be sure he /she is a true Singaporean... Though I have a very good passport to travel, I'm losing my national identity... Well, there's a saying - You can't have the best of both worlds... U must be don't look like Singaporean. I never got ask this question... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged June 10, 2014 Share June 10, 2014 Maybe... I never failed to get that question... Even in Singapore, when I speak with the expats they will ask me the same question as well... Hopefully it's just my look... and not the reputation of Singapore... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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