Are we in a helpless situation?

By Bob Yong
Not a single day goes by without our mass media reporting that people are being terrorized by criminals everywhere and anytime of the day. When these criminal activities were reported to the police, the law enforcing officers had openly said that they were helpless in dealing with the crooks. The internet is full of stories and advice on how the crooks’ modus operandi works. So much so, I am beginning to feel that no place is safe enough in this country anymore. I cannot help but developed a phobia of being alone, especially when I am driving on a high way late at night.
First, we learned that ministers’ houses were burgled and now even an OCPD was robbed in his own house. Who’s next? I think to myself-maybe the criminals are planning to target the PM’s house.
There is no need for us to remind the police to do their job. They often said the situation was under controlled. Was it? As far as I am concerned, the security situation is getting from bad to worse; day by day. The police however are quick to arrest anyone, who disagree and dare to criticize the government’s policy in spite of the constitutional rights of freedom of expression and speech. Yet, they are at a lost as to how to deal with the perpetrators who in my opinion have to a certain degree infiltrated the police force.
It would appear that not only the morale of the people is at its lower ebb, but the authorities, especially the police suffered the most humiliation in the hands of these small time crooks. These daring crooks will soon turn into a big time organized criminal syndicate when they know that the police are afraid of them. In Mexico, you had a situation where the drug lords became the big bosses of the police force. Eventually, the Mexican army had to step in to help clear the mess. I hope we will not fall into this predicament.
We feel concern as we watch the crime rate over the past years escalated to an unprecedented high level. Who are these crooks? Why are they so daring? Where are the politicians who talk so much of championing the cause of the people? Have they not failed to ensure and provide a safer environment for the public?
There are more questions than answers that I can think of.
Watch these on youtube:-
Snatch thief at gas station
Robbery at Taman Maluri
Robbery at Permas Jaya