Why do Malaysians walk so slow?

[TerrexLee]

Several reasons, actually. Listing down three here:

1. Malaysians aren’t accustomed to walking long distances - we have the second highest
2. car ownership in Southeast Asia (after Brunei). Our cities are sprawling, with highways providing access to suburban housing estates and commercial areas. They’re designed to cater for private vehicle use (although things are starting change in KL, with the MRT and other Transit-Oriented Developments). Therefore, most of the time, the only “walking” that middle-class Malaysians are doing is within our homes, to the driveways, or from the basement parking to our offices. Since most Malaysians don’t walk that much, there’s no need to master the art of fast-walking here
3. Malaysians are generally very relaxed about time. One of the things that I noticed when visiting cities like London, Hong Kong and New York was the fast-paced walking there. In Malaysia, punctuality and timekeeping is rather lacking (something that we’re aware of, and aren’t proud of), so the sights of professionals in suits and ties fast-walking near KLCC to catch their meetings and events aren’t as common here as in many other large cities
4. Malaysian public transport isn’t as punctual as it is in Western Europe and Northeast Asia. One of the reasons why people walk really fast in places like Tokyo and London is to catch the next train. Suburban train schedules in these cities are met most of the time, so the commuters know what time they have to be at the station to reach home as early as possible. But in KL, our suburban trains (KTM Komuter) and buses are notorious for not following the schedule. Since no one is absolutely certain if the train will arrive on time, why bother rushing then? You might as well take it easy, walk slowly to the station while enjoying the music on your headphone, and board the next available train

Yes, we’re laid-back like that. It could be our undoing, but most of us are quite happy the way we are.


https://www.quora.com/Why-do-Malaysians-walk-so-slow

 

[eatshitndie]

because their collective arses have been sodomized repeatedly by m&dlaysian politicians?

 

[blackmondy]

Their low IQ dictates their slow walking pace. The only time they will run is when being chased by poodles.

 

[syed putra]

Its too hot. That's why its better to cycle.

 

[blackmondy]

Its too hot. That's why its better to cycle.

Sounds better than lazy rite ?

 

[gingerlyn]

Their mata can run faster than our police and we had to rely on them to arrest Mas Selamat

 

[syed putra]

Their low IQ dictates their slow walking pace. The only time they will run is when being chased by poodles.

The heat dictates speed.

 

[mojito]

Malaysians walk slow because they don't need to. They can afford a few cars and you can't because you are poor or your country make you poor you can't afford one. Charming fella this one.

 

[Leongsam]

Yes, we’re laid-back like that. It could be our undoing, but most of us are quite happy the way we are.

As long as one is happy that's all that matters.

 

[Majulah]

i dont intend to login this morning ,, after reading you view i have to login in order to give u a LIKE.

Several reasons, actually. Listing down three here:

1. Malaysians aren’t accustomed to walking long distances - we have the second highest
2. car ownership in Southeast Asia (after Brunei). Our cities are sprawling, with highways providing access to suburban housing estates and commercial areas. They’re designed to cater for private vehicle use (although things are starting change in KL, with the MRT and other Transit-Oriented Developments). Therefore, most of the time, the only “walking” that middle-class Malaysians are doing is within our homes, to the driveways, or from the basement parking to our offices. Since most Malaysians don’t walk that much, there’s no need to master the art of fast-walking here
3. Malaysians are generally very relaxed about time. One of the things that I noticed when visiting cities like London, Hong Kong and New York was the fast-paced walking there. In Malaysia, punctuality and timekeeping is rather lacking (something that we’re aware of, and aren’t proud of), so the sights of professionals in suits and ties fast-walking near KLCC to catch their meetings and events aren’t as common here as in many other large cities
4. Malaysian public transport isn’t as punctual as it is in Western Europe and Northeast Asia. One of the reasons why people walk really fast in places like Tokyo and London is to catch the next train. Suburban train schedules in these cities are met most of the time, so the commuters know what time they have to be at the station to reach home as early as possible. But in KL, our suburban trains (KTM Komuter) and buses are notorious for not following the schedule. Since no one is absolutely certain if the train will arrive on time, why bother rushing then? You might as well take it easy, walk slowly to the station while enjoying the music on your headphone, and board the next available train

Yes, we’re laid-back like that. It could be our undoing, but most of us are quite happy the way we are.


https://www.quora.com/Why-do-Malaysians-walk-so-slow

nothing wrong with walking slow. this should be the way of life. a fast paced life , people rushing here and there , a longer working
hours mostly happened in so called advanced city that has embraced evil armarikag capitalism , with financial services being the dominant
feature.