The bloodfest has begun. The marauding mongol hordes (aka Bruneian Shoppers) have descended upon the malls and shopping centres nationwide. All the main arteries leading to the popular shopping establishments are choked with cars, many carrying families with at least one member having had his bank account injected with funds from the early payday. Most likely also that member had spent a good hour (if they were lucky) queueing up at the ATM this afternoon to withdraw cash for the night’s blood fest. This chaotic feeding frenzy is likely to last all the way til Monday night. To all who are part-taking in the glorious blood fest, spend wisely, and drive safely…
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