the MORETIVATOR | 有种激励 » 2007 » March
This is what my student asked me after he returned from oversea study. He said he want to do LOHAS here. A big business also, he said.
According to my web research, LOHAS is an acronym for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability, a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice. LOHAS describes a $228.9 billion U.S. marketplace for goods and services focused on health, the environment, social justice, personal development and sustainable living. The consumers attracted to this market have been collectively referred to as Cultural Creatives and represent a sizable group in this country. Approximately 30 percent of the adults in the U.S., or 50 million people, are currently considered LOHAS Consumers.
I bet this is going to be a big woo-haa in Malaysia soon.
“So what does Lohas-ians do?”, I asked.
He said Lohasians (people who consumes Lohas) are interested in products covering a range of market sectors and sub-sectors, including: Green building supplies, socially responsible investing and “green stocks”, alternative healthcare, organic clothing and food, personal development media, yoga and other fitness products, eco-tourism and more.
Well, I have been thinking of venturing into new business and this seems to be a good one. I think I better do something on this before it grows famous in Malaysia soon.
Get it from me soon Malaysia Lohasians!
Again, my brother met an accident just now. Nothing serious, only minor clash.
What makes me writing this is, he does not know what to do, even he had a similar car accident before Chinese New Year, which is only few weeks ago.
From the experience I have got, I think this is what we should do after an accident. Yes, this is only for Malaysian, Malaysia version, not applicable to other countries, cause our scenario here is different, especially when you go to the traffic police to lodge a report. I got these tips from my Toyota Avanza booklet, but I add-on some views in suit with the uncensored Malaysia scenario. Here’s the story:
1. Keep calm.
Fact: Can you be calm really? Well, try. Don’t argue with people first, especially when you langgar people!
2. In case of injuries, call 999 for ambulance.
Fact: Usually I don’t think you will call. You will look at your car first. If you see injured people ar, then you get even more panic and think of escape. But, if you are injured, then please make call to anyone who can help. My sister met an accident last time in Bentong. She kena langgar by lorry and pengsan, but she saw some idiots who passed by with kapchai, stopped, searching her handbag and valuables in the car, instead of helping. I don’t want to mention the race of the idiots. Finally she is being sent to the hospital by a Chinese guy, at the same time, helped getting back her handbag from the idiots.
3. Note time and location of accident.
Fact: Yes, make sure your accident happened in a legal and official road. If your accident takes place in ulu-ulu place without the official road name, then your accident is not ‘official’, and you won’t get any claim from the accident.
4. Note the name, address, contact number, driver’s license number and vehicle roadtax and registration number of all parties involved.
Fact: Well, do you think people will give you the details? Before you ask for these, if people langgar u, ask them: you want to pay or not? If not, your next plan is, go to the traffic police and report. Trust me, this is the only way you can settle if people don’t want to pay and they still think they are the king. Then, get their car plate number, name, and IC. If they don’t like, go to their car and look at their displayed road tax. Copy down their road tax number. From the road tax, we will know which insurance company the owner attached to.
5. If possible, note particulars of any witnesses present.
Fact: You think people here will help you to be your witness meh? Aiyoo, I have nothing to do with your accident la, please. I don’t know, can’t see how it happened. And never, never, never involved me!
6. Obtain insurance company particulars of other driver (company name and policy number).
Fact: You won’t get it.
7. Do not move vehicle unless damage is slight or poses danger to others.
Fact: Your vehicle can only be moved with 2 reasons: Either your car tow-away by the workshop, or you drive damaged car to the police. In KL, I suggest you straight go to Jalan Bandar Police station, near Petaling Street China Town. Don’t go to the other police station. They don’t entertain accident case, you can only lodge a report. Trust me, you have to go to Jalan Bandar finally.
8. If a camera is available, take pictures of the accident scene as well as damaged vehicles.
Fact: Will you keep a camera in the car? You only bring camera when you have any party or celebration right? Use your camera phone.
9. Cooperate fully with any police officers present.
Fact: I bet there is only one way the police corporates with you. You will know if you really want to do this.
10. Arrange for tow-truck if your vehicle is badly damaged.
Fact: Regardless of whether your vehicle is badly damaged, you still need a tow service anyway. Sometimes, you will be shocked why the car tow service guy suddenly appear in front of you (They are looking for business anyway). Please make sure if they are your appointed and authorised workshop for your insurance. If not, it will be troublesome. If the other party is not going to responsible for the damage even if it is his fault, then your only choice is settled in the police station. Lodge a report, and they will be saman!
Hope these help.