This was set up for a Malay wedding around my neighbourhood. Definitely one of the more elaborate decors I’ve seen. Not that I’ve seen much, really. The winner here is the fabrics that are lavishly draped across the ceiling. Pity that the details on the floor was not symmetrical, or it would have looked perfect.
On my way home, the bus I was on got stuck at this narrow road, all thanks to this parking idiot of an asshat of a driver who parked the car right after the road divider. The bus couldn’t go around it because the road divider was in the way, couldn’t reverse because there were vehicles behind it and the bus captain horned at an empty car for about 5 minutes.
Finally realizing that the asshat driver won’t return soon, he dropped the passengers off on the spot and called for backup from the bus interchange, just meters away from the incident. The bus captain then took a picture and sent it to the Traffic Police. I took a picture and posted it online so that anyone who come across this post might not repeat such an idiotic and inconsiderate offence.
Dear Sir/Madam
I would like to thank the town council’s effort to erect the curb in a bid to prevent the flooding of the walkway that is next to Block 223. However, I would like inform you respectfully that your ingenuity has not solved your residents’ problem.
As you can see in the photograph, rainwater has been collected despite the presence of the newly erected barrier. Moreover the walkway was made relatively smooth to begin with. This combination makes that stretch of walkway extremely slippery, and thus dangerous, especially for older folks.
I am appalled by the lack of sense that has been displayed through this solution. Obviously money spent to build the barrier has gone to waste, judging from this puddle that may just breed mosquitoes.
Of course, I am not here just to complain, I propose a solution too! Below is a suggestion to this potential hazard since your first implementation has failed to address the problem.
Suggestion
Elevate this portion of the walkway and slightly slope it off to the left so that rainwater can be drained. At the same time, ensure that the surface of this portion have sufficient traction to prevent people from slipping.
Thank you for your time in consideration.
Of course, I sent a less kwai lan message via the feedback form at the Hong Kah Town Council website. Hopefully, there will be some sensible actions to solve this little problem.
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