Who's happy?

Tonight’s Bernama reports AAB as referring to a study that showed Malaysians are comfortable and happy – 8.2 points out of a possible 10 konon. This comes hot on the heels of the "we're so happening" news streak we've been inundated lately.

Abdullah must’ve milked the jugs dry over this cos, judging from the Bernama story, it seemed like a long-drawn speech. A lot of shiok sendiri. From the story, everything’s coming up roses. Even in the courtesy sector, we scored a 7.2. (Remember KL was voted 3rd rudest city by a Reader's Digest survey?)

We're so in love. And happy. Happy, happy, happy.

Except for one basic flaw – there was no mention of who conducted the study. No source cited. Just that the Dollah guy said it. Very gospel, baby. Blogs may be more guilty of such things : ) but could you expect the Prime Minister? Never for such an office, surely. That's how loose mouth we've allowed our leaders to become.

If there was a methodology used, I'd like to read more cos there has to be some serious issues. See, I’m not happy. And it so happens, the people I meet and know aren't happy. Almost all of them. I doubt only my path is so cursed it's filled with grumbling old nags from bus-drivers, builders and contractors, noodle store owners, car mechanics, lawyers and engineers. It's true I don't know of any crony. Those can't help but be happy. I know only the common person, the rakyat-types, the ones who drive a Kancil or Proton, who shop at Giant or the wet market, who eat at mamaks and kopitiams, who have to tighten their belts because of unfair toll hikes sanctioned by the govt. Were they excluded in the study, commoners all?

What about you; met any happy people? You know, those whose happiness and comfort would score an 8.2 upon 10 because of the fine deeds of this Dollah govt?

I'd like to meet them; have a chat, learn to see anew, breathe in the beauty. Cos if that's indeed the vast majority, I need serious therapy.