The public currently has the lowest hope on our police force, which is under the Home Ministry. It is amazing to note the everyday, news reports have centred on rape cases, murder, and police indifference and insensitivity in addressing the issue of violence against women.

Criticism of the police force seem to direct attention on Home Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who is also our prime minister-elect. Ever since Badawi has been named by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad as his successor, he has time and again refuse to mention his choice of deputy.

Has anyone give thought that there is great conspiracy among top ministers to make our prime minister-elect and home minister look ineffective and incapable?

The police force is seen as taking things for granted, and the only good reason to explain this is the police have their own 'backings' too. The level of corruption in this country has gone into such high gear that those who know can only shake their heads in dismay.

Let us think about the whole issue again. Something is just not right!