HARESH SAYS: Dear authorities, use logic when implementing regulations
Haresh Says, as published in Malay Mail today Haresh Says By Haresh Deol HE shivered on his way to the office of the Commissioner for Oaths, hoping to get there in time to verify his documents. His 80-odd-year-old legs were about to give up on him and he almost collapsed when he saw the long queue. Every one in line had sweaty and disgruntled faces. “Alamak,” the “uncle” said before he went on a rant, struggling to contain his dentures from dancing around in his mouth. But he was not the only one complaining. The line comprised mostly of the elderly, two in wheelchairs. There was a man in his mid-30s, who had a built-in microphone in his throat and a transvestite, with “her” frail mother, get their documents in order. Three other “aunties” sat on a nearby stairway, looking helpless as they sighed. All of them live in a public housing scheme in Kuala Lumpur and it is that time of year when they are required to declare their income, number in household and other support...