KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors to The Star Property Fair 2010 were generally upbeat about the Government’s recent announcement to help first-time home buyers.
Health and safety officer Abdullah Ahmad, 31, who was browsing for homes with his wife, said the announcement was a welcome help for newly-wed couples as it had become more difficult for first-time buyers.
“Most houses now are freehold and prices are not controlled. Even paying rent is painful,” Abdullah said.
Project engineer Eyu Heng Khoi, 26, said he would benefit from the announcement as the price range fell within his budget although house prices were still expensive, expecially for young adults.
“From my experience working in the construction sector, houses should not cost this much,” he said.
Under the Government’s scheme, first-time home buyers with a monthly household income of RM3,000 or less will get a 100% loan for property worth below RM220,000 and enjoy a 50% stamp duty exemption for those below RM350,000.
Visitor T. Shashitheran and his wife M. Ugeneswary urged the Government to control the local property market as they found the home prices to qualify for the Government scheme too high.
“Prices now are only for rich expatriates and foreigners,” Shashitheran said.
AP Land area sales, marketing and business development senior manager Kenny Tan said it was good that young home buyers were getting the Government’s help.
“But it will be good if developers can have details of the scheme so we can help explain to our customers,
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Pleasant call for teacher
KUALA LUMPUR: When the New Sunday Times telephoned Norhuda Mohamad Ali to tell her that she had won the New Sunday Times-Western Digital contest on Thursday, her first response was "Yes, I did it!".
The 33-year old teacher was so happy with her first attempt that she said it would be her hobby from now on.
Norhuda, who teaches English Language at a secondary school in Port Dickson, said she would use the WD Elements Play multimedia drive that she won in her lessons.
"Now, I can download educational material from the Net and show them to my students. And, of course, I can watch movies with friends and family, and keep documents in the powerful equipment."
The multimedia drive can connect to any television with video or HDMI sockets to play full high-definition visuals.
The 33-year old teacher was so happy with her first attempt that she said it would be her hobby from now on.
Norhuda, who teaches English Language at a secondary school in Port Dickson, said she would use the WD Elements Play multimedia drive that she won in her lessons.
"Now, I can download educational material from the Net and show them to my students. And, of course, I can watch movies with friends and family, and keep documents in the powerful equipment."
The multimedia drive can connect to any television with video or HDMI sockets to play full high-definition visuals.
Internet revenge after being dumped
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Lin (not her real name), a college student from Rawang, Selangor, was 18 when she met Peter (not his real name).
The couple had dated for more than a year when Lin decided to end the stormy relationship.
Vengeful, Peter posted her nude pictures and video clips of them having sex on the Internet.
Peter, who had belonged to a Rawang gang, also converted the video clips into a DVD and forwarded it to her father, a postman in his 50s.
"I am so ashamed and unable to go out of my house. My family has had to suffer because of my mistakes," Lin said.
The family approached MIC Youth for help. The wing turned the young man in to the police, who confiscated his mobile phone.
"But the damage has been done. My future has been destroyed. I shouldn't have done what I did," Lin said in a telephone interview.
Another woman from Kampar, Perak, who only wants to known as Hani, was promised a job as an actress and a dancer in local movies by a man from here.
Thinking that the man truly loved her and had her interests at heart, she did everything he wanted.
He also took nude pictures of her and their sex acts.
Soon, she was made to sleep with other men who were said to be "film producers".
Realising her folly, Hani wanted to return to her parents' home, but was threatened that her pictures would be posted on the Internet if she did.
It was nearly two years later that she managed to seek help from MIC.
By then, she had slept with more than 20 men and had given birth to a child, who was given up for adoption.
These are some of the cases that have come to the attention of MIC Youth in the last three years.
Why do women allow themselves to be caught in such situation?
According to University Malaya Medical Centre psychiatrist Dr Jesjeet Singh Gill, young girls pose nude for their boyfriends because they are immature and too trusting of their boyfriends.
"They would do anything to prove their love to their boyfriends."
He said when older women did it, it was normally because of their personality, being either too dependent or insecure and fearful of abandonment.
"These women know what they are doing is wrong, yet they do it to please their men."
He said girls and women from from all walks of life had fallen prey to "sextortionists" who posted their nude pictures and video clips on the Net.
Dr Jesjeet said parents must supervise their children, know who their friends are and what they are doing. He said it was also important for them to educate their children on the dangers of the Internet.
The couple had dated for more than a year when Lin decided to end the stormy relationship.
Vengeful, Peter posted her nude pictures and video clips of them having sex on the Internet.
Peter, who had belonged to a Rawang gang, also converted the video clips into a DVD and forwarded it to her father, a postman in his 50s.
"I am so ashamed and unable to go out of my house. My family has had to suffer because of my mistakes," Lin said.
The family approached MIC Youth for help. The wing turned the young man in to the police, who confiscated his mobile phone.
"But the damage has been done. My future has been destroyed. I shouldn't have done what I did," Lin said in a telephone interview.
Another woman from Kampar, Perak, who only wants to known as Hani, was promised a job as an actress and a dancer in local movies by a man from here.
Thinking that the man truly loved her and had her interests at heart, she did everything he wanted.
He also took nude pictures of her and their sex acts.
Soon, she was made to sleep with other men who were said to be "film producers".
Realising her folly, Hani wanted to return to her parents' home, but was threatened that her pictures would be posted on the Internet if she did.
It was nearly two years later that she managed to seek help from MIC.
By then, she had slept with more than 20 men and had given birth to a child, who was given up for adoption.
These are some of the cases that have come to the attention of MIC Youth in the last three years.
Why do women allow themselves to be caught in such situation?
According to University Malaya Medical Centre psychiatrist Dr Jesjeet Singh Gill, young girls pose nude for their boyfriends because they are immature and too trusting of their boyfriends.
"They would do anything to prove their love to their boyfriends."
He said when older women did it, it was normally because of their personality, being either too dependent or insecure and fearful of abandonment.
"These women know what they are doing is wrong, yet they do it to please their men."
He said girls and women from from all walks of life had fallen prey to "sextortionists" who posted their nude pictures and video clips on the Net.
Dr Jesjeet said parents must supervise their children, know who their friends are and what they are doing. He said it was also important for them to educate their children on the dangers of the Internet.
Pregnant or not, belt up
KUALA LUMPUR: Pregnant women usually don't bother with the seat belt, citing discomfort as an excuse.
Parents also tend to place their young tots in the front passenger seat when the car has an active frontal airbag, or cradle their newborn in their arms when in the car.
These practices are still rampant and have raised concern among safety experts.
A six-month campaign was, therefore, launched recently to educate parents and mothers-to-be on how to travel safely in cars.
Goran Larsson, president of Volvo Car Malaysia, said women should use a safety belt right up to delivery.
It is also safer for children below 5 to travel facing the rear. Further, anyone below 140cm in height should not sit in the front passenger seat if there's an active frontal airbag.
"Volvo has conducted in-depth research and wants to share this life-saving information with all Malaysians, especially expecting parents, so that they are armed with the right knowledge to keep themselves and their children safe in cars."
In collaboration with Gleneagles Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur, the six-month campaign is called "Knowledge Saves Lives".
"All parents want to protect their children at all times, including in cars. However, children are still suffering injuries or even dying because of incorrectly-fitted car seats or because the type of child restraint was wrong for the child's age, height and weight.
"Or worse, parents may think that it is safe enough just to cradle their child in their arms when travelling home without a specific child seat for the newborn baby. Often, the cause of the problem is simply a lack of knowledge."
Every month, during the hospital's pre-natal classes for expecting couples, Volvo shares practical car safety knowledge and tips.
"Many Malaysians are not equipped with the facts. Some believe that it is pantang (taboo) for pregnant women to wear the safety belt or maybe that it could harm their unborn child.
"We want to dispel the myths and share researched facts with people so that they know what to do. For example, it is equally important for a pregnant woman to know how to wear the safety belt correctly as her body changes. This is just one of the many simple, yet very important tips that people should know to protect themselves."
Larsson said expectant parents registered at Gleneagles would get a free child seat as a gift when they purchased a Volvo car from now until July 31, next year.
Gleneagles chief executive officer Amir Firdaus Abdullah said mishaps are unavoidable.
"That's why we have to be fully-equipped with knowledge on safety to try to avoid them and handle them in the best way possible when they do happen."
This six-month-long collaboration between Volvo and Gleneagles began in July and signalled the second phase of Volvo's safety campaign, which targeted pregnant women. The first phase, which began late last year, targeted pre-schoolers. It taught kindergarten children the basics of car safety.
Road Safety Department director-general Datuk Suret Singh welcomed the effort to educate parents-to-be.
"The department is supportive of any initiative that promotes road safety."
He also said close to 600 cameras to detect traffic rule violators would be installed at over 250 locations throughout the country.
The initiative, known as the Automated Electronic Camera Enforcement System, will be implemented once the Road Transport Act 1987 has been amended.
"This new system will be able to detect those who beat traffic signals and speed beyond the permitted limit, by capturing images of the driver as well as their vehicles immediately," Suret said, adding that Malaysian drivers tend to commit offences that not only put themselves at risk, but other road users as well.
Parents also tend to place their young tots in the front passenger seat when the car has an active frontal airbag, or cradle their newborn in their arms when in the car.
These practices are still rampant and have raised concern among safety experts.
A six-month campaign was, therefore, launched recently to educate parents and mothers-to-be on how to travel safely in cars.
Goran Larsson, president of Volvo Car Malaysia, said women should use a safety belt right up to delivery.
It is also safer for children below 5 to travel facing the rear. Further, anyone below 140cm in height should not sit in the front passenger seat if there's an active frontal airbag.
"Volvo has conducted in-depth research and wants to share this life-saving information with all Malaysians, especially expecting parents, so that they are armed with the right knowledge to keep themselves and their children safe in cars."
In collaboration with Gleneagles Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur, the six-month campaign is called "Knowledge Saves Lives".
"All parents want to protect their children at all times, including in cars. However, children are still suffering injuries or even dying because of incorrectly-fitted car seats or because the type of child restraint was wrong for the child's age, height and weight.
"Or worse, parents may think that it is safe enough just to cradle their child in their arms when travelling home without a specific child seat for the newborn baby. Often, the cause of the problem is simply a lack of knowledge."
Every month, during the hospital's pre-natal classes for expecting couples, Volvo shares practical car safety knowledge and tips.
"Many Malaysians are not equipped with the facts. Some believe that it is pantang (taboo) for pregnant women to wear the safety belt or maybe that it could harm their unborn child.
"We want to dispel the myths and share researched facts with people so that they know what to do. For example, it is equally important for a pregnant woman to know how to wear the safety belt correctly as her body changes. This is just one of the many simple, yet very important tips that people should know to protect themselves."
Larsson said expectant parents registered at Gleneagles would get a free child seat as a gift when they purchased a Volvo car from now until July 31, next year.
Gleneagles chief executive officer Amir Firdaus Abdullah said mishaps are unavoidable.
"That's why we have to be fully-equipped with knowledge on safety to try to avoid them and handle them in the best way possible when they do happen."
This six-month-long collaboration between Volvo and Gleneagles began in July and signalled the second phase of Volvo's safety campaign, which targeted pregnant women. The first phase, which began late last year, targeted pre-schoolers. It taught kindergarten children the basics of car safety.
Road Safety Department director-general Datuk Suret Singh welcomed the effort to educate parents-to-be.
"The department is supportive of any initiative that promotes road safety."
He also said close to 600 cameras to detect traffic rule violators would be installed at over 250 locations throughout the country.
The initiative, known as the Automated Electronic Camera Enforcement System, will be implemented once the Road Transport Act 1987 has been amended.
"This new system will be able to detect those who beat traffic signals and speed beyond the permitted limit, by capturing images of the driver as well as their vehicles immediately," Suret said, adding that Malaysian drivers tend to commit offences that not only put themselves at risk, but other road users as well.
Barisan amends constitution to allow direct membership
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals friendly to the Barisan Nasional can now join the coalition as an associate member following a supreme council decision to amend the constitution to allow direct membership.
The coalition has also opened its doors to associations and non-governmental organisations to become “friends of Barisan” by becoming its affiliate members.
Under the existing practice, one must first be a member of a component party in the coalition to qualify as a Barisan member.
Prime Minister and Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the decision reflected the leaders’ efforts to make the coalition inclusive and open to all who shared and subscribed to Barisan’s spirit, concept and principles.
However, the direct members will not have the same rights and privileges as members of the Barisan component parties, he said after chairing the council meeting yesterday.
“The council will determine the rights and privileges of those who become associate members,” he said.
The move, however, is not a new concept as the Alliance (the predecessor of Barisan Nasional) had once offered direct membership under its Alliance direct membership organisation (Admo).
Political observers also recalled that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad allowed two candidates without a party to stand under the Barisan banner in the 1990s (both won – Datuk Billy Abit Joo in Hulu Rejang and Datuk Joseph Salang in Julau).
Najib said all decisions relating to direct membership into the Barisan would be made by the supreme council as a way to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from joining the coalition.
“This is because we need to consider the views of other component members for our decision to be unanimous in nature,” he said, adding that direct membership would take effect after the Barisan headquarters notified the Registrar of Society of the amendment.
Najib said those who left any Barisan party after the amendment was made could not return to the fold as an associate member.
He said those from the opposition parties could apply but the supreme council would have the final say on whether or not to accept them.
Najib said the constitutional amendment would also see the setting up of a Barisan Friends Club, to allow interested people to become friends of the coalition.
He added that a Kelab Rakan Muda BN would also be set up for youths who are not yet registered as voters and aged 18 to 21 as a platform to show their support towards the coalition.
He said details on direct membership would be announced at the Barisan convention next weekend.
With regards to Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, Najib said it was the last meeting for him as MIC president.
“Datuk Seri Samy has been a loyal member of the Barisan for a long time.
“On behalf of the supreme council, I would like to thank him for his contributions.
“I believe he will continue to be with Barisan and would contribute in coming election campaigns,” Najib said.
The former Works Minister is set to be appointed the Government’s special envoy on infrastructure as part of a deal which will see him stepping down as MIC boss.
His new appointment, with ministerial status, is expected to take effect on Dec 1.
Deputy president Datuk G. Palanivel will be acting MIC president until the next party elections.
All component parties of the coalition were represented by their leaders at yesterday’s two-hour meeting at the Barisan secretariat in Menara Datuk Onn.
The coalition has also opened its doors to associations and non-governmental organisations to become “friends of Barisan” by becoming its affiliate members.
Under the existing practice, one must first be a member of a component party in the coalition to qualify as a Barisan member.
Prime Minister and Barisan chairman Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the decision reflected the leaders’ efforts to make the coalition inclusive and open to all who shared and subscribed to Barisan’s spirit, concept and principles.
However, the direct members will not have the same rights and privileges as members of the Barisan component parties, he said after chairing the council meeting yesterday.
“The council will determine the rights and privileges of those who become associate members,” he said.
The move, however, is not a new concept as the Alliance (the predecessor of Barisan Nasional) had once offered direct membership under its Alliance direct membership organisation (Admo).
Political observers also recalled that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad allowed two candidates without a party to stand under the Barisan banner in the 1990s (both won – Datuk Billy Abit Joo in Hulu Rejang and Datuk Joseph Salang in Julau).
Najib said all decisions relating to direct membership into the Barisan would be made by the supreme council as a way to prevent anyone with ulterior motives from joining the coalition.
“This is because we need to consider the views of other component members for our decision to be unanimous in nature,” he said, adding that direct membership would take effect after the Barisan headquarters notified the Registrar of Society of the amendment.
Najib said those who left any Barisan party after the amendment was made could not return to the fold as an associate member.
He said those from the opposition parties could apply but the supreme council would have the final say on whether or not to accept them.
Najib said the constitutional amendment would also see the setting up of a Barisan Friends Club, to allow interested people to become friends of the coalition.
He added that a Kelab Rakan Muda BN would also be set up for youths who are not yet registered as voters and aged 18 to 21 as a platform to show their support towards the coalition.
He said details on direct membership would be announced at the Barisan convention next weekend.
With regards to Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu, Najib said it was the last meeting for him as MIC president.
“Datuk Seri Samy has been a loyal member of the Barisan for a long time.
“On behalf of the supreme council, I would like to thank him for his contributions.
“I believe he will continue to be with Barisan and would contribute in coming election campaigns,” Najib said.
The former Works Minister is set to be appointed the Government’s special envoy on infrastructure as part of a deal which will see him stepping down as MIC boss.
His new appointment, with ministerial status, is expected to take effect on Dec 1.
Deputy president Datuk G. Palanivel will be acting MIC president until the next party elections.
All component parties of the coalition were represented by their leaders at yesterday’s two-hour meeting at the Barisan secretariat in Menara Datuk Onn.
DBKL Hope To Reduce Impact Of Flash Floods In City
Frequent flash floods, the latest being on Monday (Nov 14), has continued to be a thorn in the flash for city folks and those leaving in the fringes of the city.
On Monday, just like any other flood affected day, the capital city was thrown into chaos, bringing traffic to a standstill and subsequently resulting in unaccounted damage to public property.
The cause of the flash floods is no secret anymore since many a time, inadequate flood control measures, clogged drains, overflowing rivers due to siltation and irresponsible land clearing activities have been identified as the main reasons.
Taking stock of the situation and the current rainy spell looming, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has moved into action by taking immediate measures to improve drainage and resolve flash flood incidents.
DBKL deputy director-general Datuk Amin Nordin Abd Aziz said a number of flood mitigation programmes had already started, especially building flood water diversions along Sungai Keruh and Sungai Gombak.
Amin said apart from diverting water from the rivers to a retention pond during heavy rainfall and work to increase the height of retaining walls along rivers, DBKL has also taken the initiative to clean the city drainage - especially clogged drains and carry out de-siltation.
"Water diverted to retention ponds will reduce flooding caused by rivers spilling that spill their banks due to heavy rain," he told Bernama.
He added that Alam Flora were also tasked to clean up blocked drainage holes along the roads to allow water to flow smoothly into the drains when it rained.
"No matter rain, shine or flood, such work will continue to reduce the impact of flash floods and help water to subside quickly," he said.
Amin said to ease the burden of road users whose vehicles are trapped in flood waters, DBKL would provide towing services at the affected areas.
"I would also like to advise road users to listen to the radio for latest weather and traffic reports. By doing so they will be able to know the condition of roads leading to their destination," he said.
He said DBKL operations room would also be operating round the clock for 24 hours to assist city folks in distress.
Meanwhile, motorcyclists in the city have urged the DBKL to set up more rain shelter facilities to seek shelter when it rained.
Ahmad Othman, 30, said rain shelter facilities at strategic locations are important for motorcyclists, so that they do not continue their journey during heavy rain or when the roads are flooded, because it may pose a serious danger.
"Within the city, I feel there are enough shelters but such facilities are very few along highways," he said.
He added that it was dangerous to ride when it rained because pot holes that pose a danger to motorcyclists may be covered with water and not visible, causing many freak accidents.
On Monday, just like any other flood affected day, the capital city was thrown into chaos, bringing traffic to a standstill and subsequently resulting in unaccounted damage to public property.
The cause of the flash floods is no secret anymore since many a time, inadequate flood control measures, clogged drains, overflowing rivers due to siltation and irresponsible land clearing activities have been identified as the main reasons.
Taking stock of the situation and the current rainy spell looming, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has moved into action by taking immediate measures to improve drainage and resolve flash flood incidents.
DBKL deputy director-general Datuk Amin Nordin Abd Aziz said a number of flood mitigation programmes had already started, especially building flood water diversions along Sungai Keruh and Sungai Gombak.
Amin said apart from diverting water from the rivers to a retention pond during heavy rainfall and work to increase the height of retaining walls along rivers, DBKL has also taken the initiative to clean the city drainage - especially clogged drains and carry out de-siltation.
"Water diverted to retention ponds will reduce flooding caused by rivers spilling that spill their banks due to heavy rain," he told Bernama.
He added that Alam Flora were also tasked to clean up blocked drainage holes along the roads to allow water to flow smoothly into the drains when it rained.
"No matter rain, shine or flood, such work will continue to reduce the impact of flash floods and help water to subside quickly," he said.
Amin said to ease the burden of road users whose vehicles are trapped in flood waters, DBKL would provide towing services at the affected areas.
"I would also like to advise road users to listen to the radio for latest weather and traffic reports. By doing so they will be able to know the condition of roads leading to their destination," he said.
He said DBKL operations room would also be operating round the clock for 24 hours to assist city folks in distress.
Meanwhile, motorcyclists in the city have urged the DBKL to set up more rain shelter facilities to seek shelter when it rained.
Ahmad Othman, 30, said rain shelter facilities at strategic locations are important for motorcyclists, so that they do not continue their journey during heavy rain or when the roads are flooded, because it may pose a serious danger.
"Within the city, I feel there are enough shelters but such facilities are very few along highways," he said.
He added that it was dangerous to ride when it rained because pot holes that pose a danger to motorcyclists may be covered with water and not visible, causing many freak accidents.
Negative Perception Of Police A New crime, Says MCPF
The negative perception of the police by the community is seen as a new "crime" which should be curbed immediately, according to Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) Vice-Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
He said this problem had been identified some time ago but efforts to curb it demanded time and the collaboration of many quarters.
"When a crime takes place, there are victims who prefer not to report it to the police, thinking that the process will be dragging.
"This does not help the police in curbing crime. In fact, a new problem emerges - the negative perception towards crime prevention, especially the police," he said.
Lee was speaking to Bernama after a roundtable of the National Key Results Area (NKRA) on crime reduction at Wisma Bernama, here recently.
He said the community also asked how it was to believe the statistics indicating less incidence of crime when violent crimes such as murders and armed robberies were reported almost everyday.
Lee said the MCPF proposed more activities involving the police and the community, such as the existing community policing, to dispel the negative perception.
The ability to communicate well with the community was seen as a primary weapon to curb the "perception crime", whereby more people would begin to help the police fight crime, he said.
Lee said heart-to-heart talk between the police and the community would help to strengthen trust and confidence in the national security system.
He said Asians, including Malaysians, were inclined to questioning and having a negative perception of anything done by the authorities.
"Although the police and other agencies do a good job of fighting crime and arresting offenders, there are still those who criticise and highlight the weaknesses of the police, for example.
"This is the crime of perception. If we can change this perception in the community, the police task of curbing crime will become easier as the community will have full confidence in the police then," he said.
Meanwhile, Assoc Prof of Criminology at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Dr P. Sundramoorthy, said some people did not believe the statistics on crime reduction issued by the police because they felt that the data would be more credible if it came from non-governmental organisations or consultants.
He said the community preferred to see the whole picture of a crime, from the process of tracing the offenders up to the point of prosecution.
"It is clear that the community's perception here is whether the offender caught by the police will be given a light sentence or freed, meaning the offender is not given a sentence commensurate with the crime.
"Again, they see the whole picture, not only the police but also the prosecution practitioners," he said.
Sundramoorthy said the community's perception changed from time to time depending on the environment and the incidence of crime.
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He said this problem had been identified some time ago but efforts to curb it demanded time and the collaboration of many quarters.
"When a crime takes place, there are victims who prefer not to report it to the police, thinking that the process will be dragging.
"This does not help the police in curbing crime. In fact, a new problem emerges - the negative perception towards crime prevention, especially the police," he said.
Lee was speaking to Bernama after a roundtable of the National Key Results Area (NKRA) on crime reduction at Wisma Bernama, here recently.
He said the community also asked how it was to believe the statistics indicating less incidence of crime when violent crimes such as murders and armed robberies were reported almost everyday.
Lee said the MCPF proposed more activities involving the police and the community, such as the existing community policing, to dispel the negative perception.
The ability to communicate well with the community was seen as a primary weapon to curb the "perception crime", whereby more people would begin to help the police fight crime, he said.
Lee said heart-to-heart talk between the police and the community would help to strengthen trust and confidence in the national security system.
He said Asians, including Malaysians, were inclined to questioning and having a negative perception of anything done by the authorities.
"Although the police and other agencies do a good job of fighting crime and arresting offenders, there are still those who criticise and highlight the weaknesses of the police, for example.
"This is the crime of perception. If we can change this perception in the community, the police task of curbing crime will become easier as the community will have full confidence in the police then," he said.
Meanwhile, Assoc Prof of Criminology at Universiti Sains Malaysia, Dr P. Sundramoorthy, said some people did not believe the statistics on crime reduction issued by the police because they felt that the data would be more credible if it came from non-governmental organisations or consultants.
He said the community preferred to see the whole picture of a crime, from the process of tracing the offenders up to the point of prosecution.
"It is clear that the community's perception here is whether the offender caught by the police will be given a light sentence or freed, meaning the offender is not given a sentence commensurate with the crime.
"Again, they see the whole picture, not only the police but also the prosecution practitioners," he said.
Sundramoorthy said the community's perception changed from time to time depending on the environment and the incidence of crime.
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