The country was shocked to learn that there are about 8000 'special forces' staff with all kinds of ranks and special uniforms, etc. It is said that the group has also collected close to RM64 million so far in 'fees' so that individuals would obtain ranks.

The question on everyone's minds is how on earth did they manage to survive thus far? Surely it was not a clandestine affair, because the 'general', Nor Azami Ahmad Ghazali, is a very public person with more than 60 companies under his control. He also tells everyone that he will be the prime minister one day!

Our special branch is supposed to tackle things like this, but it looks as if that they are more utilised to monitor opposition parties.

To the Inspector General of Police Norian Mai, my advice is for him to stand up for his men, if he wants to gain their respect and loyalty. He should not be scared, because he has a pension to take care of his retirement. Of course it's not much by corporate standards, but in his job, honour and integrity overrides everything else.

Many top civil servants become very subservient and ineffective when they are near their retirement age, because if they are seen not to be compliant with their political masters, they are unlikely to be offered juicy positions in public corporations after their retirement.

They will sacrifice their principles and good judgement, in order to get the extra money to pay off outstanding loans, children's wedding expenses or overseas education fees. Those are the realities of life for these officials and that situation is being exploited by our politicains.

Coming back to the special forces, it's time that the police come up with a statement as to how long have they known the existence of this group, and what did they do about it.

Even the de facto Law Minister Dr Rais Yatim knew of the group's activities, so it is unlikely that no one else did.