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Adapting “Clean Culture”

By Mr. SKS ⋅ July 15, 2009 ⋅ Email This Post Email This Post ⋅ Print This Post Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment - 697 views
As the country (Malaysia) is growing and expanding exponentially either economically or politically, however, its people does not reflect nor react accordingly. Any one of Malaysians who has been to its small island neighbouring country would agree if I say the neighbour is cleaner than Malaysia. You may respond by telling me that the neighbouris much more smaller (in size) compared to Malaysia and that it is easily managed and monitored. However, when you dig deeper, you would see that the root of its success lies within the civic mind of its people. They have what I would call a “Clean Culture” which Malaysia is struggling to adapt.
Off course a “Clean Culture” does not come overnight. It needs such good oneself discipline to practice everyday. This will later became a habit and hence be at one naturally. But human is complex biologically and emotionally complicated. We can evolve and adapt to changes around us but we require some time. I do not think heavy smokers can quit smoking in one day, can they? Maybe that’s why the neighbour’s government imposes strict law to ensure its people does not littering, smoking, and even chew gums in public places. Too strict actually..! But it works. Maybe it is true that the neighbour is easily managed and monitored. Otherwise how else could they fine people who chew gums?
For Malaysia to do the same as its neighbour, I do not think that it will be easy. Not saying that it is impossible, it just ain’t easy. We can impose several laws or guidelines for the people to follow, but what if they don’t? Do we have enough enforcers (for the whole states) to make sure that we exercise them? And how much would it cost? The answer is I DON’T THINK SO. So what can we do other than conduct massive awareness campaign? We already witnessed the failure of several campaign programs: The Famous Amos Smell of Unflush Public Toilets, The Beautiful Art of Phone Booth Vandalism, and even Landscaping Public Beaches with Garbages. I do not think that the government can do anything to overcome this problem until the people can finally uses their sound mind. Let us treat the environment or any other public places as our home. We wouldn’t want to live in a mess, stinking and uncomfortable “habitat”. It is time to show that Malaysia Boleh! My Malaysia, My Home.

As the country (Malaysia) is growing and expanding exponentially either economically or politically, however, its people does not reflect nor react accordingly. Any one of Malaysians who has been to its small island neighbouring country would agree if I say the neighbour is cleaner than Malaysia. You may respond by telling me that the neighbour is much more smaller (in size) compared to Malaysia and that it is easily managed and monitored. However, when you dig deeper, you would see that the root of its success lies within the civic mind of its people. They have what I would call a “Clean Culture” which Malaysia is struggling to adapt.

Street Garbage

Off course a “Clean Culture” does not come overnight. It needs such good oneself discipline to be practiced everyday. This will later became a habit and hence be at one naturally. But human is complex biologically and emotionally complicated. We can evolve and adapt to changes around us but we require some time. I do not think heavy smokers can quit smoking in just one day, can they? Maybe that’s why the neighbour’s government imposes strict law to ensure its people does not littering, smoking, and even chew gums in public places. Too strict actually..! But it works. Maybe it is true that the neighbour is easily managed and monitored. Otherwise how else could they fine people who chew gums?

For Malaysia to do the same as its neighbour, I do not think that it will be easy. Not saying that it is impossible, it just ain’t easy. We can impose several laws or guidelines for the people to follow, but what if they don’t? Do we have enough enforcers (for the whole states) to make sure that we exercise them? And how much would it cost? The answer is I DON’T THINK SO. So what can we do other than conducting massive awareness campaigns? We already witnessed the failure of several campaign programs: The Famous Amos Smell of Unflush Public Toilets, The Beautiful Art of Phone Booth Vandalism, and even Landscaping Public Beaches with Garbages. I do not think that the government can do anything to overcome this problem until the people can finally uses their sound mind. Let us treat the environment or any other public places as our home. We wouldn’t want to live in a mess, stinking and uncomfortable “habitat”. It is time to show that Malaysia Boleh! My Malaysia, My Home.

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2 comments for “Adapting “Clean Culture””

  1. Tiada garapan cerita hari raya sha

    Posted by azizi | October 15, 2009, 8:32 pm

  2. go green

    Posted by yazid husain | November 3, 2009, 10:53 am

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