Kuala Lampur, Nov. 6 -- Malaysia's feverishly insecure. By Malaysia, I mean Malaysians.

Insecurities morph into an insatiable desperation for control. At times, for no other reason than to express to all that this universe truly belongs to them. That they are the masters, with or without the powers of Grayskull!

Recently it was highlighted by buses, or more so the reaction to violating buses. Apparently, intercity express buses were insolent enough to wait at unholy places. This went on too long, and the regulator acted.

Or as Apad - Land Public Transportation Agency - ineloquently phrased in its press statement, "the company [Aeroline luxury coach operator] had misused its express bus licence by picking up and dropping off passengers ...