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Zahid's open house not spared of gangster scourge
http://national-express-malaysia.blogspot.sg/2013/08/zahids-open-house-not-spared-of.html
When it comes to crime, it appears even being the home minister provides no immunity from becoming a victim.
Home Minister Zahid Hamidi told to a forum this morning that gangsters went to his open house in Bagan Datoh yesterday to ask the organisers for protection money.
“On land owned by my organisation, there were gangsters asking for protection money from the organiser. In the home minister’s constituency!” he said, sounding indignant and drawing laughter from the audience.
Zahid was delivering his opening address at a forum on crime prevention today, addressing some 200 law enforcement officers and representatives from anti-crime NGOs.
“The underworld is sometimes more powerful than the police and the existing economic system.
“We shall not allow underworld activities to happen again. The existing systems must be respected,” said the minister, who is in charge of the police force.
Zahid did not elaborate on details of the incident, but instead urged everyone to help strengthen law enforcement, particularly with constructive comments.
“I would like to welcome all the bloggers and social media (users), please.
“If you are not with us, it does not mean you are with them, but let us work together. Change our behaviour, change our thinking, change our attitude. Work together to eradicate crime,” he said.
http://national-express-malaysia.blogspot.sg/2013/08/zahids-open-house-not-spared-of.html
When it comes to crime, it appears even being the home minister provides no immunity from becoming a victim.
Home Minister Zahid Hamidi told to a forum this morning that gangsters went to his open house in Bagan Datoh yesterday to ask the organisers for protection money.
“On land owned by my organisation, there were gangsters asking for protection money from the organiser. In the home minister’s constituency!” he said, sounding indignant and drawing laughter from the audience.
Zahid was delivering his opening address at a forum on crime prevention today, addressing some 200 law enforcement officers and representatives from anti-crime NGOs.
“The underworld is sometimes more powerful than the police and the existing economic system.
“We shall not allow underworld activities to happen again. The existing systems must be respected,” said the minister, who is in charge of the police force.
Zahid did not elaborate on details of the incident, but instead urged everyone to help strengthen law enforcement, particularly with constructive comments.
“I would like to welcome all the bloggers and social media (users), please.
“If you are not with us, it does not mean you are with them, but let us work together. Change our behaviour, change our thinking, change our attitude. Work together to eradicate crime,” he said.
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