There was to be a public meeting and a march this weekend, themed “Citizens Against Rape”. This was to be the response to a recent gruesome, but strange, case of rape-cum-murder in a richer part of the city. I guess the media (owners), and the local circuit feel it more when it happened at their doorstep. Even so, the case of rape and assault/murder in and around the city has escalated – the reported (media) cases, anyhow. So, this has climbed up the social agenda. For now. What do the cops do? Precious little, apart from dishing out new emergency nos to call. In their minds, Malaysians must have fantastic retention abilities for 8 digit numbers. Forget easy ones like 999 or 911. Nos like 22626555 (Police HQ) should be easier to remember, and therefore, better suited emergency nos.

Problem is, most dont feel safe on the streets anymore. Most ladies are also afraid of getting into a cab alone. Last night my wife and I were on our way home, we were 2 blocks from our home, around 8.30pm, when we saw a lady walking alone. She was dressed in shorts and sleeveless blouse. We immediately thought her foolish.