COMMENT | The Kuala Lumpur mayor is wrapping up her tenure, and honestly, it feels a bit like when your favourite barista at Zus Coffee suddenly disappears.

You notice it, you’re a bit sad, but after a few days, you just adapt and hope the next person can make your latte without judgment.

KLites have perfected this coping mechanism because, let’s face it, our mayors come and go faster than new bubble tea outlets in Bukit Bintang.

We should also be honest and admit that we don’t really pay attention to who the mayor of Kuala Lumpur is, because, really, it’s not like we vote for the person, right?

But here’s what I’ve always wondered. For a self-admitted world class city, we should probably be...