Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Playing blind

If you have taken a quick glance, there seems to be nothing wrong with this picture. Looks like a decent set up and thriving business. They have been here for years, seems to be sustainable outfit. There's electricity, running water, roof, seats and tables. Yes, everyone has the right to have a good time out at mamak stalls with their burger ramli. But wait, and look closer....


"Kawasan Larangan Menjaja", which literary translated to hawkers prohibited in this area. What and whose right did give this guys doing business here? Where did it get electricity, running water, etc. Remember the (now demolished) famous satay stall in Kajang? I don't know who is playing blind here. The authorities or the entrepreneur. Maybe both choose to be, you know, you'll scratch my back and I'll do yours pact.

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