Motorcyclists on Sidewalks: Because Walking Space Is Apparently Optional In Malaysia, pedestrians are an endangered species—not because they’re disappearing, but because motorcyclists are hunting their habitat. Nothing screams “developing nation energy” louder than a grown adult on a 150cc kapchai zooming across a sidewalk like they’re auditioning for Fast & Furious: Pavement Drift. Sidewalks were designed for feet, not exhaust pipes, but tell that to the average rempit-wannabe and watch them stare back with the confusion of a man asked to solve quantum physics. Every Malaysian pedestrian knows the fear. You’re walking peacefully, minding your own business, when suddenly vroooom—a motorbike cuts past you so closely the wind hits your face before the realisation does. The rider looks at you like you’re the one invading their lane. And if you dare glare? Congratulations, you’ve just earned the “Apa tengok?!” death stare, free of charge. These sidewalk invaders always have the same ex...