The Trip

Just got back from the Island of Legends for a firm trip. Supposedly everybody enjoyed the trip. To me, it was a good outing. Enjoyed a little and relaxed a little.

The boat tour was not bad after all. Got a good price for a boat for 10. Travel from Sg Tg Rhu to the Kilim Geo Forest Park. Saw a group of long tailed macaque swim towards our boat when we threw food into the water. Frankly, was impressed with the skill they've develop to survive.

And do you know that the best sharp shooter in the world is a type of fish?

Anyway, the reason of my posting today is my 6 nearly 7 month old daughter. There I was on the island trying to enjoy myself but I missed the faces at home and more on the 7 month old baby. Missed her terribly.

Drivers

I drive to work daily. One observation I have is that Malaysian, once they are behind the wheels they become this monster and there is no way we can fix that I think.

 

We forget what is zebra crossing, junction, stop look go signs etc.

 

The other morning, I saw this car weaving in and out on the freeway and I was asking myself why the driver drove as such? There is no reasons whatsoever to do that.

 

May be we become a bunch of retards when we are on the road and we are surprised when accidents happen on the freeway and people blame speed for that. To me speed is not a factor causing accidents but rather an aggravating factor. People speed on the Autobahn but the number of accidents are less compared to Malaysian roads. It is weaving in and out of the lanes cause accidents. Driving like an imbecile cause accidents. Not speed.

 

The other type is the type of drivers who like to hog the road. In 110km/h stretch, they drive at the speed of a bullock cart and of course, they will not give way at any time. Top that, those who sped have to take the left lane to overtake and that cause accidents as well (I think the police should give tickets to those who hog the road as well).

 

And all these cause those who at first follow the law to break the law as well. Thus, all of us become monsters on the road.

Respect to the Bench?

I was in the open court today. Not that I’m handling any case but just attending a friend’s call to the Bar. I think the last time I was in open court was on my call day nearly 9 years ago. Imagine how fast time flies.

 

But as I was there “enjoying” the speeches for the admission of new advocate and solicitor, the actions of the young lawyers sitting in front of me were just unacceptable and disrespectful to the court. Blatantly they were talking on their other matters and discussing things which are not related to the occasion at all.

 

I also noticed, that these lawyers were junior lawyers may be less than 5 years in practice. They show no respect at all to the court and to me even though I don’t go to court, I still reserve my respect to the bench despite all the things people are saying about the bench.

 

My question here is what happen to the time when people go to court and still have decorum. From their demeanour to what they are wearing. Can you believe me if I say these young lawyers go to court with skirt short enough to entice and long enough just to cover the appropriate parts? To me at least skirt length when your appear before the court must be at least knee length. Not showing more skin than cloth. I believe there’s a dress code issued by the Ketua Pendaftar for lawyers attending court. After that, I don’t care what those people wear. Just when you attend court.

 

I can go on and on about how lawyers behave in court but to me it’s just another way to waste your time. They go on and on complaining about other people especially the court, but lawyers themselves especially those who appear in open court every day should have known better.