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"Ghost town"

Uncle Lim has dubbed my hometown as ghost town at night. True enough. I have raised up there for 20 years and heaven knows that people don't go to town at night. All shops are closed. You can only find night life around 3 and 4 miles. Well, my parents are staying in 3 1/2 miles.

Last year when I brought JR back to Sandakan, he seems quite enjoyed it (I think so). Maybe because of my mom's homecook food?
Or maybe he likes those orang utans in Sepilok?
Or perhaps the crocodile in 7 Mile?

True enough, I don't see any potential in this town. There will be a new corridor launching for Sabah soon. I wonder how will it help to boost the economy.
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Anonymous said…
Heard that people dare not go to town at night coz it will be taken over by illegal immigrants when night fall. Not sure if true or not.
Sunday, January 27, 2008 6:35:00 PM
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