This unique Malaysian road sign was taken on one of my driving trips along the coastal road of Terengganu state in East Malaysia. The sign that reads in Bahasa Malaysia 'Awas - Haiwan Melintas' translates as Caution - Animals Crossing. The shape of the signage which was about 4 feet high clearly translates as watch for cows. But a foreigner driving could easily mistake this for a sign that says 'Beef for Sale'?
To take this photograph, I literally stopped my car, got down and took the picture. As I drove deeper into the villages, I kept seeing signs like this placed at odd places. But the strange thing was that I never saw a Chicken looking sign throughout my journey. Well, if you are foreign and driving through the East Coast Highway or the Terengganu Coastal Roads, please do look out for signs like these and if you do not understand the language, just look at the shape.
Terengganu Road Sign Picture
Reviewed by David Jr
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
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Reviewed by David Jr
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
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9 comments:
i too never seen it before but then again i have never been to terengganu. hahhah...
Lily, then you got to make a trip there one day. It is a fun drive along the coastal roads passing the many kampungs.
This I need to see one day, in person.I love weird road signs, nearly as much as street art.
that is awesome. i guess i'm just used to seeing deer crossing signs! :)
I have seen deer and geese crossing major roads but never a cow. That would be an interesting sight.
very creative! i hope i will stumble upon one in my next visit.
Inka - One of the few interesting things of Malaysia :)
Jen - Now, Deer Crossing, I have not seen.
Stephanie - Same as above, Geese crossing as well? Nice. I once had an Elephant Crossing Sign, cannot find the picture.
Ron - Awesome, let me know when you make it here.
I love taking photos of random signs - I have a whole folder of them! One of these days I'll make a post with them all. :P
Christy - Awesome, do let me know when you do that, I could submit some from Malaysia :)
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