Vulnerability of those who needs Protection

Witnesses will be protected, says PM

The Government assures personal security for witnesses who come forward to help verify the authenticity of the video clip purportedly showing a prominent lawyer brokering the appointment of judges.

“We will give protection to them wherever required,” Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi told reporters yesterday.

I do not doubt that the government would give protection. But would they be safe or at least be convinced adequately that they would be safe in the hands of those who are to give them protection?

Altantunya came to Malaysia, feared for her life, made a police report. No one was sent to protect her. In fact, the contrary seems to have been implied. She was ultimately murdered and the immigration records of her entry was deleted, for no apparent reason, or was there an ostensible "reason"?

Several police officers made reports alleging the collaboration of the senior police superiors with the organized crime syndicate Taikors. They were investigated and "punished" (read the details at Malaysia-Today).

Malaysia Today has published many reports about the links between the organised crime syndicate and the Royal Malaysian Police. The eight reports are as follows:

1. Malaysia’s organised crime syndicate: all roads lead to Putrajaya
2. The roaches are scurrying and the rats are hurrying
3. Please, IGP, explain this!
4. The latest update on Infohub Sdn Bhd
5. The walls come crumbling down
6. No peace on Peace Hill
7. Who’s running the asylum anyway?
8. Blow away the whistle blower

Mahathir reported that UMNO in Kubang Pasu were buying votes. Nothing happens; no action was taken against those alleged and named; and a few guys were battered and threatened.

Anwar and his team reported and gave a video clip on an alleged Lawyer-Judge scandal. Anwar was threatened with jail and indictment.

UPM students reported about harassments and threats, from fellow students and officers. Nothing happens; no action was taken against those bullies.

Nurin's parents were investigated to determine whether they had being grossly negligent in failing to take reasonably care which led to their daughter's murder. The murderer is still at large. Women and Welfare Minister Sharizat said actions would be taken against parent if their children suffered harm at the hands of perpetrators, murderers or rapist.

Bloggers were detained for whistleblowing - Nathaniel, Raja Petra - and others were called Monkeys and threatened with ISA detention. Fear were driven; bloggers were under duress and undue influence.

Protection? Are they safe? The observation is that the gangsters and mafias remains pretty safe and cosy.The IGP said he is conducting an internal investigation to determine whether the narcotic raid conducted by the police officers had followed standard operating procedures and were authorized. Was it an impromptu or an unauthorised raid? This is the question Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan wants answered after two policemen were shot dead and two others were critically wounded in a drug bust on Thursday.

Drop the ‘Goreng Pisang’ mentality, will you; please!

Skepticism?

“You must look at yourself first. Ask yourself, how committed are you?

“How often do you work on your plot of land? And are you committed in what you do?” Pak Lah asked.

We too like to ask the same question...