Cats, Cars and Causeway

Here is some Malaysia Traveller Trivia about Cats, Cars and Causeway.

CARS

Malaysians like their cars. In 2009, 72% of households owned a car but only 31% of households owned an air-conditioner. Perhaps that is why Malaysians like to spend so much time in their cars – they are cooler than staying at home!

CATS

According to Malay Magic by Walter Skeat “it is supposed to be lucky to keep cats because they long for a soft cushion to lie upon and so (indirectly) wish for the prosperity of their master.” However it is very unlucky to kill a cat. And they must be prevented from coming into contact with a human corpse otherwise the deceased might suddenly spring to its feet!

CAUSEWAY

Since 1923, the Causeway has been the main road and rail artery between Singapore and Malaysia. It can get very congested with traffic, not helped by having border controls at each end. Singaporeans must leave Singapore with at least a three-quarters full petrol tank to prevent drivers from popping over the border to fill up with cheap Malaysian petrol.

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David (the one on the left) is the writer behind Malaysia Traveller, sharing firsthand travel advice from over five decades of travel across Asia and the Middle East. Based in Malaysia since 2009 and now in Kuching, he has published 700+ pages, personally visited every place he covers, and uses only his own photos. Readers can learn more on his About Me page. He also shares updates on Facebook and YouTube. He loves uncovering overlooked places even many Malaysians have never visited.