Strategies in Malaysia

Staying on Top (a supplement to The Strategy Toolkit)

1.  Signs that communicate clearly

Malaysia is an amazing mix of peoples and cultures, and its signage has evolved to convey messages simply and effectively.

Whether to inform you not to bring certain foods inside a building, 

Not to bother trying to make an offer for a scarce plot of land,

How to get a ride,

What animals to watch out for,

What couples should not be doing,

Who is supposed to pray where,

Or where to dispose of your garbage…

2. Necessity is the mother of invention (especially when driving motorcycles)

The Malaysian economy is booming and its highways are congested.  What else is an enterprising motorcycle driver to do other than invent new lanes for passing?

3.  Optical illusions that bring a smile to your face…

The street art scene thrives in the cities of Malaysia, especially the use of trompe l’oeil…