City of Shared Stories Kuala Lumpur

"This one is about what ah?"

"Alien movie. But got lots of action also. Very good one. Shot in South Africa."

"South Africa? Waah. They also make good movies. Malaysia only cannot."

"Malaysia got what good movie."

"Last time got. Now nothing. Too many restrictions, too many laws, how to make good movies? This one clear ah?"

"Yes, clear. One year old already. If not clear, come back tomorrow, I change for you."

"OK. Eh, what's this? Got new Sherlock Holmes?"

"Yes. Got that actor from 'Iron Man'."

"I never knew they made new one. I thought it was old story."

"Big movie, got lots of publicity last year."

"Where I got time to watch the news? I don't know what's going on also."

"Ya, you busy. That's why I here to help you."

"This cartoon movie about what?"

"Animals. Set in the dinosaur time. Very cute. Got that big elephant, before they made the real elephants."

"But this is Part 2. My children can understand if they don't see Part 1?"

"Part 1 no stock. Yes, easy to understand. If not easy, I change for you."

"Eh. Got such movie, 'Bad Lieutenant'?"

"Oh. Ah. That one not so clear."

"I take the first three. RM30?"

"Eh, for you free."

"How can free. Here, take."

"OK, OK, but next time free."

"Next time also, I will pay."

He leaves the DVD shop. Everything is within walking distance, so easy. He has been posted here two years and is fond of the place. Sure, there are problems -- and he wishes someone would do something about the crime rate!

He walks into his blue and white work-place. The cleaner is in. "Good evening, Inspector!"

"Good evening!" he replies.