For those who does not know what "kiasuism" is, let me explain to you this Hokkien term that has been used mainly in Asian countries eg. Malaysia and Singapore. It means 'fear of losing'. You can check Wikipedia for more explanation.
It is sad to see that more Malaysians are 'fearing to lose' and want to be first in everything. Try living in KL especially, you will understand what I am saying.
Taking for example, this morning, as my normal routine, I took Monorail (public train transport) to work, as I stepped up to the queue, there is this young fellow quickly slot in in front of me in the queue. There wasnt anyone behind me at that time and the queue wasnt long. I was the third in the line. Feeling a little frustrated and wanted to shout out 'where are all gentlemen in KL', I pray that God will calm me down on early Monday morning. When the train arrived, this young guy fellow that I have mentioned try to push another guy to get into the train. I really do not understand why he has to do that, plenty of space in the train and he was queuing way up front than many people. The funny thing is, the other guy being pushed gave the young fellow a reasonably long stare (You can't be possibly give someone a long long stare, you will be scolded by commuters waiting to get into the train). Finally, the young fellow made way for the guy to move into the train first before him.
You may say that this is only true occassionally and in a minority of Malaysians and in certain area such as city like KL. Believe me. ''Kiasuism'' is like an infectious disease now in Malaysia. It happens elsewhere besides KL also.
Pray that our current generation and generation to come will learn courtesy, patience, to slow down and think for others..........
It is sad to see that more Malaysians are 'fearing to lose' and want to be first in everything. Try living in KL especially, you will understand what I am saying.
Taking for example, this morning, as my normal routine, I took Monorail (public train transport) to work, as I stepped up to the queue, there is this young fellow quickly slot in in front of me in the queue. There wasnt anyone behind me at that time and the queue wasnt long. I was the third in the line. Feeling a little frustrated and wanted to shout out 'where are all gentlemen in KL', I pray that God will calm me down on early Monday morning. When the train arrived, this young guy fellow that I have mentioned try to push another guy to get into the train. I really do not understand why he has to do that, plenty of space in the train and he was queuing way up front than many people. The funny thing is, the other guy being pushed gave the young fellow a reasonably long stare (You can't be possibly give someone a long long stare, you will be scolded by commuters waiting to get into the train). Finally, the young fellow made way for the guy to move into the train first before him.
You may say that this is only true occassionally and in a minority of Malaysians and in certain area such as city like KL. Believe me. ''Kiasuism'' is like an infectious disease now in Malaysia. It happens elsewhere besides KL also.
Pray that our current generation and generation to come will learn courtesy, patience, to slow down and think for others..........
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