RuehYinn & Juleen @ blueepinkk.com

The whole incident happened nearby the Aman Suria. Juleen and I were heading to church that evening (13 August). I was on a relax mode, driving and talking with Juleen, like usual…

Then all of the sudden, a red Proton Wira dashed out from the junction. In that split second, everything seemed slow and clear. I saw the uncle and aunty’s face at the front seat. They looked calm. But FOR ME… I was so panicked. The first thing that came into my mind, was “This is it, another accident series added to my life”. At the same time, I realized Juleen’s life was in danger since the red Proton Wira heading straight towards Juleen’s direction.

I quickly steered the car to the right. It happened so fast that in less than a second I was already at the opposite of the road. After bringing the car to halt, I quickly looked back at the Proton Wira’s plate number (something I learnt through experience).

(My car is the blue square and the uncle’s is in red).

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Miraculously, there are no car, motorcylce or worst still a truck passing by. Else I’ll end up killing a motorcyclist or got killed by the passing by truck or car. At that speed, I am sure if the red Proton Wira was to bang into my car, my car will definitely go turn turtle.

You know what was more shocking? The uncle actually drove off without even stopping. If not for the trauma, I will definitely give the uncle a chase. Besides, I have to quickly change lane to avoid the incoming cars. I think the uncle is really terrible… he could have stopped the car at the side of the road and apologize

Juleen and I were a little furious and our initial plan was to lodge police report. At the end, we didn’t since the whole practice at church ended very late.

But I remember you, the red Proton Wira with car registration BFM 2150. Don’t let me see you on the road again, or else I will …………………… give you a long lecture… hehe!

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Remember in any case if you get into accident, do the following:-

1. Jot down the car registration number, type of car and color of the car.

2. Check the your condition and the passengers in your car (if any).

3. If you think the another party is hostile and something suspicious, then avoid stepping out from your car. Drive straight to the police station.

4. Make police report. Never settle anything outside the police station. Another party might make police report and accused you for causing the accident.

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p/s: Handling by Lotus Engineering on my Waja really works

PUTRAJAYA: The cabinet yesterday expressed dismay over the Terengganu government’s decision to purchase 14 new Mercedes Benz cars to replace the Proton Perdana.

Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Razak:

“It is the government’s policy that all ministries and government departments use national cars. Even Abdullah and I are using national cars.”

Terengganu State Secretary, Datuk Mokhtar Nong:

“After much evaluation, the state felt the Mercedes-Benz cars are more reliable for long term use. It was also time to replace the Proton Perdanas.”

supported by…

Terengganu State Chief Minister, Datuk Ahmad Said:

“Bukannya kita nak kata kereta keluaran nasional tidak baik, tetapi hakikatnya kereta itu tidak sampai dua tahun terpaksa diselenggara kerana beberapa komponen kereta seperti kotak gear rosak. Contohnya kereta yang dinaiki Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Perindustrian, Perdagangan dan Alam Sekitar, Toh Chin Yaw sudah dua kali diselenggara yang melibatkan kos sehingga RM50,000. Tetapi kalau kereta Mercedes walaupun mahal tetapi ia jimat dari segi penyelenggaraan tempoh jangka panjang.” ** english translation at the bottom

SO WHOSE PROBLEM IS IT? Here are the three (3) possibilities …

PROBLEM 1: IT IS PROTON’S …

It was claimed that in a statement by office of Menteri Besar, the maintenance cost had been high since the Proton cars were put into use four your years ago. For example, the maintenance cost of two of the cars since 2004 was RM175,229.97 and RM132,357.76.

SURE OR NOT?? The cost of maintenance for 4 years is higher than the price of the car itself.

PROBLEM 2: DATUK AHMAD SAID’s …

Is it possible that Datuk Ahmad Said is giving excuses only??

No one will ever find out, anyway …

PROBLEM 3: MERCEDES BENZ’S …

Look at the car…

Who in the right mind will resist such a car if you are in the position to get one?

I came out with this new theory…

Irresistible Car cause Irrational Temptation —> Irrational Temptation cause Mind Losing Objectiveness —> Mind Losing Objectiveness cause Impulsive Buying !!

PROBLEM …

……………..PROBLEM …

………………….………………….PROBLEM …

NOT MY PROBLEM ALSO, BETTER SLEEP…

Yawn…Goodnight!

**Translation:-

“We’re not saying national car is not good, but it is proven that the even a two year old car (national car) required frequent maintenance due to some components failure namely the gear box. Car driven by Toh Chin Yaw, Chairman of Industry, Trade and Nature, for instance, had gone through two times maintenance which cost RM50,000 thus far. Even though Mercedes is expensive but it is more cost effective to maintain in the long run.”

Others have hearty breakfast every morning but I have to reject people every morning !!! Yes, virtually every morning at Kelana Jaya LRT’s parking space. And No, I am not a mean person. So who do I reject every morning? I reject this guy every morning:-

Oh no, did he see me???

This nice fellow will approach me every morning to solicit his car wash service. Despite being rejected every morning he never gives up on me. See how persistent is him:-

First 2 minutes… (he waited for me to come out from the car)

5 minutes has passed… (still waiting for me after got rejected by another person)

Persistency is a virtue. And because it is a virtue, I will be persistent too… I will insist not to allow him and his friends to wash my car !!

But why RuehYinn?? Simply because… (seeing is believing)

Who would spend the money on car wash and your car get dirty the next minute when you exit the parking? The whole parking space is full of potholes filled with muddy waters. There is no way I can avoid those potholes given that the parking space is full of cars. And because I’m a person with some common sense, I won’t waste my money that way. Now do you know why I wouldn’t even spend RM5.00 for the car wash?

I think the car park’s management should consider to repair the road, else it will look like this one day:-

Yes, those potholes at the parking space will be as big as the Arizona Meteor Crater one day… It won’t be a POTHOLE anymore, it will become a CRATER !!!

The funny thing is sometimes they would use reverse psychology on me too. This is our conversation:-

Car Washer: Cuci kereta boss? (translation: Car wash, sir?)

Me: No, no (waving hand only)

Car Washer: RM5.00 saja. Murah. (translation: RM5.00 only. It’s Cheap)

Me: No, no (waving hand only)

Car Washer: Tapi kereta boss sangat kotor! Itu tayar pun banyak kotor! (translation: But sir, your car is very dirty! That rim is very dirty also)

At this point of time, I will just stop responding and walk away !! Upset but still a happy man inside… haha!

I will only allow them to wash my car if they hire …

while keeping the old rate, i.e. RM 5.00 per car wash! He he…

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Moral of the story: Successful business needs common sense!