analysis Malaysia is a lucky country, we are very well-endowed with natural resources. From tin to oil, this nation has lived with abundance for over 50 years. As such, most Malaysians never have to worry about scarcity; both at the government level and at the individual level, and as a result, wastage has become one of the characteristics of our lifestyle.

Residential and commercial enclaves in Malaysian cities and townships are built far apart. With political connections, approvals can be granted to develop a new settlement and a new road. Connectivity and efficiency were not in the planning considerations - after all, up till recently, private cars were the dominant mode of transport; it can take you anywhere and anytime you wish to go.