Over the last few years, the installation of airbags in new cars has become more common with most manufacturers now fitting at least a driver’s side airbag. A number of models also have passenger and side impact airbags as optional extras. Airbags are known as Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) and are not a substitute for the use of seatbelts. SRS Airbags are usually fitted on the front passenger and driver side. If airbags are fitted, the steering wheel cover and/or dashboard cover will usually have the words ‘airbag’ or ‘SRS airbag’ moulded into them.

I’ve just recently discovered a new back seat passenger SRS Airbags and it’s the first I’ve seen in Malaysia. It’s an universal Airbags that fit nicely into any vehicle of all sizes. Fitting a back seat SRS Airbags will definitely cost you a little extra but what’s a little damage to your wallet than someone’s precious life?

These Airbags now come with Hello Kitty theme of numerous colours and can be easily installed by anyone. Yes, it a DIY airbags. Below is an example of how the back seat SRS ‘Hello Kitty’ Airbag v.3000 works.

DIY Hello Kitty Airbags v.3000 can be easily installed on the front passenger seat’s head rest. Selling at only RM9.90. Get a pair for RM18.00

During an impact, the front passenger with seat belt is tucked safely but for the back passanger, injuries can be avoided by installing the back seat SRS ‘Hello Kitty’ Airbag v.3000 to absorb sudden impact to the face.
Note : Victim may escape broken nose but may suffer minor concussion!

I was rather amused by the headline of today’s The Star newspaper. The loan sharks are slashing their interest rates due to stiff competition from banks and pawnshops.

This is why the Ah Longs are getting desperate and they are moving into creative advertising. I’ve recently posted 2 story about Ah Longs. You can read about their unofficial involvement with FIFA during the World Cup and how they are giving out free money to the public.

Here’s a quote from The Star Online.

Another Ah Long from Seri Setia, Petaling Jaya, who wished to be identified as Tommy, said loan sharks also had to be more aggressive in advertising their services.

I got in early to office this morning. As I step in to my department, something familiar and tempting on the floor caught my attention…

As I walk towards my cubicle, I saw some notes lying on the floor near my desk.

Wow! 3 pieces of RM50 notes.

Since I’m the earliest and no one is around. Without any hesitation, I quickly pick it up.

Lucky me. Free Money…

… NOT! The ‘Free Money’ happens to be a cleverly disguised advertising and marketing tool … business card of Ah Long!

Front a distance, the business cards look like some half folded RM50 note on one side. When I turn it over, that’s when I was dumbfounded. THIS IS SUCH A BRILLIANT IDEA!

Of course, this was staged for my blogging pleasure. I actually found the ‘notes’ back at home on the table lying there for days. My elder brother felt for it thinking that he was so lucky to pick up some free money on the street side. He took it back and left it there to fool the next victim. I must admit that this is a very clever trick. I almost got fool by it if it wasn’t for the few suspicious looking clues (hint 1, 2, 3 and 4).

I brought it over to office to pull a quick one on my colleagues. What I did was, I left the notes lying on the floor just right beside my cubicle. I will call out for anyone who steps in into my department to come towards my cubicle. So far, two person felt for it and we had a good laugh.

So it wasn’t such a lucky day after all but who cares. I had fun!

I hate it when I get brouchures and leaflets stuck to my widnscreen especially when I’m already in the car. Worst is when it’s raining and you have these irritating ‘marketing items’ sweeping across your windscreen.

Fortunately this is not the case today. I took the opportunity to go to the bank during lunch time and when I was done, I found 2 pieces of name cards slipped underneath my wiper. I was quite sure that it was no summons but only some name cards offering some service or some product. Instead of chucking the cards into the trashcan, I kept the cards because I am so amused by it.

‘Ah Long’ offering their credit service especially for the 2006 World Cup

They even include the World Cup schedule so that you don’t miss any ‘opportunities’

Note: Sports betting is prohibited in most countries. I do not endorse nor advise anyone to be involved in any sports betting in any ways.