KUALA Lumpur, the heart of Malaysia, prides itself on being a modern, progressive city that aspires to stand alongside global metropolises like Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai. Skyscrapers, a cutting-edge financial district and luxury malls paint an image of affluence and development.
However, beneath this polished exterior lies a stark reality that contradicts the city’s ambitions: the dismal condition of Kuala Lumpur’s roads and public toilets. These two indicators, often overlooked, serve as a litmus test for a country’s true progress and in Malaysia’s case, they reflect an alarming stagnation.