PROTON CITY

I am imagining myself in the year 1955. I am about to take the bus from my hometown Batu Kikir Jempol, Negeri Sembilan to Tanjung Malim, Perak to attend Sultan Idris Training College. Obviously Negeri Sembilan and Perak was among the four Federated Malay States. So the road link is quite easily accessible.

In a few years time I will be a teacher and teaching my fellow son of soils. Now fast forward to 2010 A.D...................................................

Each time we went up north of the Peninsular Malaysia, my father will always make it a point to stop at Tanjung Malim to reminisce his college days. Whether to stop at the petrol station toilet or even to dine we must stop at Tanjung Malim. My father will always peek at the old SITC buildings.
BUT
That did not happen the last time we went up north to attend a relative's wedding in Taiping. My father asked me to drive at 110 km as usual and get him to Kuala Pilah safely.

A university student asked me why must Proton have a city in Tanjung Malim? My answer: My late father said as with his friends, "he attended college to inspire his students for independence from the British and certainly after 50 years of independence he never expected the developments to be as vast as it is now". Malaysians can build its own cars and even have an auto city. There were tears on his face....
Al- Fatihah

I will not let stupid emotions affect my choice of a leader. I WILL NEVER choose someone who has criminal records no matter how religious he is.

KLIMS 2010

I was at the Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow 2010 held at PWTC last week. Honestly I feel my RM15 spent on the entrance fee was not worth it. Reason I do not see any big names other than the usual brands. I was hoping to see big names but it was not there.

Proton showed its Emas car and other 5 concept cars which bear the names of five Malay warriors namely Tuah, Jebat, Lekir, Lekiu and Kasturi. Perodua also showed some new models. But I feel Proton can do more. I am yet to find Proton convertible and coupe models. Maybe in the future..

The last time I was at a car show was in the 1970s. The show was held at Changkat Pavilion near Stadium Merdeka Kuala Lumpur. I remember then the residential project of Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) was about to take shape.

I am disappointed that Chevy only reveal the new Camaro. I am not much of a Camaro fan. Where were all those names such as Jaguar, MG, Skoda, Volvo, Benz , BMW etc? I can't find those at KLIMS 2010.

But I must congratulate Malaysia Automobile Association MAA for being able to organize such a big event. I know it will better next time!