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The sun is up. You’re confident that you’ve just started your day on the right note. It’s going to be a stress-free and fulfilling day, you think to yourself.
Then, suddenly doubt creeps in. You remembered setting your alarm clock the night before, but you’ve just realised that you didn’t hear it ring this morning. Whoops, turns out you’ve actually slept through it… which means you’ll be jumping out of bed filled with anxiety knowing that you’ve missed your chance to avoid rush over traffic.
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That, unfortunately is just the first of many other very real struggles you’ll likely face as a driver. Here are 4 more…
You’ll be rushing through breakfast… and most likely spill food and drink on yourself. You might want wear a bib to avoid staining your clothes. You’re welcome.
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You rush to your car only to find out the battery is dead or your tyre has been clamped because you parked in the wrong spot the night before. Pro tip: Don’t simply park your car.
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Of all the cab drivers, you somehow manage to find yourself one that drives at turtle speed. Turtles also can move faster lah.
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You’re late for work, miss your chance at impressing your boss, and have a really bad time at work for the rest of the day… maybe even the rest of your career.
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Hey, your day sounds exactly like the guy in this video…
Now, wouldn’t it be nice if your day looked like the woman in the video instead? It could, with Malaysia’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system!
Now before you go scoffing at the idea of taking public transportation, here are some awesome facts that you should know…
#1 The Government has generously invested more than RM50 billion into the building of the MRT system.
#2 Upon completion in 2025, the MRT will be the backbone of greater Kuala Lumpur’s public transport network, meeting the rising ridership in the Klang Valley which is expected to reach 18 million trips per day by the year 2020.
#3 MRT Line 1, which spans 51km from Sungai Buloh to Kajang, has already been completed and is currently serving a population of 1.2 million people.
#4 MRT Line 2, which will connect Sungai Buloh to Putrajaya will serve a population of 2 million people upon its completion in 2021.
#5 The MRT Circle Line, which connects existing lines will be operational by 2025.
#6 It’s not just about the ease of getting around, the MRT project will also create an estimated 130,000 employee opportunities.
To learn more about the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system, watch the video below…
So, ditch the car and start MRT-ing to work or college instead! It’ll save you from all the traffic stress!
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