The finding in Selayang that the police is perceived to be most corrupt

is but a tip of the iceberg. More independent and internationally accepted surveys should be conducted throughout the country, and of the top level of police personnel.

Corruption among public servants and politicians have been talked about by the people for years. But, thanks to the Internal Security Act (ISA), Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA) and other repressive laws in this country, few dare to report to the authorities (and who knows if the authorities to which one reports are not themselves part of the corrupt network!)

The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) is not independent. It is under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister's Department. Malaysians and the world cannot expect it to be fair and impartial. In fact, the many reports lodged by reformasi activists and opposition leaders have not been heard again. The reports on Perwaja Steel is one such case.

Maybe Barisan Alternatif and DAP should jointly organise a peaceful mass meeting to raise the awareness of the people on the scourge of the nation. Anti-corruption awareness transcends race, class, religion, ideology and theology. It is a common cause the opposition parties can unite on and lead the people in.