but quite a sad reflection on our people really. its like
being back in primary school getting caught by prefects for all
sorts of petty offences 
Exactly.
'Don't push people in the train'. 'Don't eat/drink in the
train'. 'Give up your seat to the
elderly/pregnant/handicapped'.
Those are all basic deeds of courtesy that we should have all
learnt since young. I find it very pathetic that we need to punish
and fine people just so that they will perform good basic
manners.
Unfortunately, seeing how a makcik can invoke the Name of God
before pushing me from behind, I suppose it's a necessary evil.
Sigh.....