things we can do without

* cops standing beside packed roads, waving their hands to ask us to drive on duhhhh .. the reason we are backed up is because we cant move anyway
* expensive electronic signs on roads that only say jalan basah, pandu perlahan .. no point stating the obvious unless one tries informing of alternative routes to take
* traffic cops carrying guns .. what are they for? to shoot at motorists who beat the light?
* guard posts built at the entrance to most government offices .. they are either empty or you can just wave and drive in
* seminars for government servants
* meetings on when to have the next meeting to decide on an action plan
* assistant deputy vice presidents
* buntings all over town advertising political meetings
* launch of campaigns which are not followed up on
* rukun tetangga units in housing areas
* the anti corruption agency
* proton