Hit And Miss Transport Ministry Takes Aim Again.
In yet another attempt to stem the tide of Malaysian drivers with a death wish, turning our highways into killing fields, the Transport ministry is mulling a system for all drivers, to reduce road accidents in the country.
Currently, he said, several measures are being reviewed including the Automated Enforcement System which was considered as the most effective. Under the system, he said, drivers would be monitored through several ways such as their behaviours on the road and their driving skills. This system (if implemented) is for all drivers and not just commercial drivers.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy however, stressed there were other methods in the pipeline as the government was serious in turning the roads into a safe place. Asked when the system would be implemented, he said it was still under review stage.
The minister was asked whether the government was considering enforcing new measures to reduce road accidents involving express buses following last Sunday's accident in Jawi, near Nibong Tebal, in which a chartered bus turned upside down in a ditch, killing 11 pilgrims going to the annual St Anne's Feast in Bukit Mertajam. On the accident, described as the worst so far this year, Chan said he had not received any reports.
**** Predictable isn't it? Terrible accident occurs. Government and public aghast. Caring ministry responds almost immediately. Impending new system announced. Publicity blitz for next few weeks. Issue declines in public interest. System given decent burial. New horrible accident occurs. New measures introduced.........................................
The key my dear Chan, is continous and consistent monitoring and enforcement and not grand announcements. The psychotic nutcase that is the Malaysian driver, does not understand rules or regulations. The only thing that can penetrate his crap-clogged mind is retribution - strong, swift and painful retribution. If the officials at the Transport Ministry can't comprehend that, then be prepared for more mayhem on our blood-soaked roads. Take a leaf from Singapore's experience and see how successful it is in keeping its barbarians disciplined at least on their roads.
Currently, he said, several measures are being reviewed including the Automated Enforcement System which was considered as the most effective. Under the system, he said, drivers would be monitored through several ways such as their behaviours on the road and their driving skills. This system (if implemented) is for all drivers and not just commercial drivers.
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy however, stressed there were other methods in the pipeline as the government was serious in turning the roads into a safe place. Asked when the system would be implemented, he said it was still under review stage.
The minister was asked whether the government was considering enforcing new measures to reduce road accidents involving express buses following last Sunday's accident in Jawi, near Nibong Tebal, in which a chartered bus turned upside down in a ditch, killing 11 pilgrims going to the annual St Anne's Feast in Bukit Mertajam. On the accident, described as the worst so far this year, Chan said he had not received any reports.
**** Predictable isn't it? Terrible accident occurs. Government and public aghast. Caring ministry responds almost immediately. Impending new system announced. Publicity blitz for next few weeks. Issue declines in public interest. System given decent burial. New horrible accident occurs. New measures introduced.........................................
The key my dear Chan, is continous and consistent monitoring and enforcement and not grand announcements. The psychotic nutcase that is the Malaysian driver, does not understand rules or regulations. The only thing that can penetrate his crap-clogged mind is retribution - strong, swift and painful retribution. If the officials at the Transport Ministry can't comprehend that, then be prepared for more mayhem on our blood-soaked roads. Take a leaf from Singapore's experience and see how successful it is in keeping its barbarians disciplined at least on their roads.
posted by The Malaysian. at 8/01/2006 05:52:00 PM
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