That's What You Get...

Good god. I was on my way back from Johor and I was in the car when a car was broken into and the two men got away on a green motorbike.

‘Stop complaining about malaysians when you're a malaysian.. -__-" it's getting out of control. Why la these people so weird. kutuk diri sendiri meh’.

Ouuchh. Yeah. Thank you, friend. That really hit me hard. I was to blame too. I was at the crime scene but I chose to listen to my parents who wanted me to turn away blindfolded as if nothing had ever happened. I should have reported what had happened to the police instead of being indifferent as what I had claimed most Malaysians are. However, my only reason to remain silent was it’s what my parents had told me to. Should I have called the police; I’ll have my parents verbally lashing me.

The crime happened at a local R and R in Sungai Buloh where people were flooding the place to have a short break for food and loosing up their muscle before continuing their journey to their intent destination. We just had our lunch and I was walking with my nana who I left behind when I was crossing the road. Near the car park, stood a very peculiar green superbike with no rider but its ignition was turned on. My dad was at our car trying to remove the garbage that the car had accumulated. I was full and obviously in the mood of taking a nap. My mum was still out from my view.

Then mum approached us and she was holding her handbag like she wanted to attract the eyeing ‘predators’. Things happened so quickly. As my mum finally took her seat in our car, audible knockings were repeated and ended with a loud crash. One of the men snatched a handbag and he ran towards his friend who in turn accelerated his superbike into full speed and rode happily with their 'present'. My dad was screaming but it just occurred so quickly that no one at the scene even bothered to turn away from what they’re doing just to see what exactly was happening. My dad got the plat number memorised but he knew it quickly that it’s just a sham. No such plat number can ever exist. In addition to this, those two snatchers looked professional and knew what they’re doing.

I asked my parents instantly whether we should call the police. Both of them at the same time told me to just ignore everything. There’s nothing more we can help and none of them wanted to spare some time to be a witness. I was speechless. There’s nothing I can do. We left the scene and my parents continued to chat and blaming each other for being so careless. From the cop to the cause of the felony. It’s an embarrassment since no one even took the decency to report what had happened to the police. No one even blame themselves for what had happened. The least I can do was to say thank you to Allah for saving me today. It could have been me. I walked in front of those snatchers. Thank you Allah for giving me another chance and to even survive to tell this story to everyone.

What I get from this is that, if you ever wished to leave your things in your car, then it will be more recommended for you to keep your precious things in your car trunks. Laptops, wallets or jewelleries; those should be placed inside of your car trunks. Second, do not park your car in a secluded place. There is fair a chance that those snatchers are lurking nearby and are waiting for the most appropriate time to snatch or break into your car.  Beware of riders. Either they’re on a cheap motorcycle or superbike. Those can be potential threat. Fourthly, take caution. Always wear your handbag on the left side. That way, snatchers will take longer time before snatching your handbag. Fifthly, all I can say is get a sling bag. It’s the best thing to do if you’re carrying thousand ringgits.

I can only squeak and complaint but I just hope that everyone including myself will be more sensible and have the decency to report any crime that happens within your vicinity or in front of your eyes to the appropriate people. Remember, there are three ways to overcome zalim: by hands, by words and lastly the lowest among iiman; by heart. Truly what I did today was the lowest among iiman.