Operation Opps what??

Over the airways, on the news, "the Police are saddened 289 people died in road accidents in the country during the recent Hari Raya Holidays under the Oppss  "whatever" operation."

In seems, the death toll this year was higher than that of last year and this had saddened the police.

And our men in blue, to curb this gross fatality, have  suggested driving skills and ethics should be inculcated in schools - I can only presume to school going children. 

Exactly, why not! Good idea. Heck! we can let our kids drive to school on their own. Swell ain't it.

Then when a kid is shot and killed by our men in blue, "I told him to stop. But when he saw me he drive away so fast. I wanted to scare him, so I shoot and the bullet hit his head. Too bad the kid died."

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (RTD) - all drivers learn and get their licenses from JPJ, then maybe we can send our kids to JPJ for driving lessons instead. If you ask JPJ the reason behind the the increase of accidents, they may say "u belum cukup matang atau mahir pandu kereta. Itu pasal ramai mati."  I can only assume this would be JPJ's excuse.

Another startling reality. This is actually from me. My observance. The majority of casualties who perish on our roads be it highway, byway or even trunk roads are Malays. 

    * Hari Raya holidays - yang mati Melayu
    * Chinese New Year Holidays - yang mati Melayu
    * Deepavali - also Melayu.

   How? Are the Malays the only road users in the country?

The Government says Malaysia has the best roads and the best road safety campaigns in the country. If that is so, then explain the death fatalities?

A lame question : If every road user is to strictly obey a hundred percent to every road rule, can accidents be avoided?

Or, are our driving licenses sold or given away like free candies?

One thing I know for sure, how come many Malays get through the driving test/exams they take and that so for the first time and why the others fail countless times before they're  finally "made" to pass. Strange?  Bermuda Triangle perhaps.

There are just so many genuine reasons why our roads are the killing stretches of the country. To me the answer not only lies on the road users but the authorities  as well.

To many road users, they don't drive their car. It's the car that drives them.

A tip to Malaysians : Just because you have got your license from JPJ, it DOES NOT mean you are Micheal Schumacher. Believe me, in Malaysia, even after getting your driving license, you need about 12 months or more of practise before you can safely and bravely say you can drive. Else be prepared to have someone cry over your grave.

Be safe.