Who watches the uniformed men?

By Brian Martin

“HARAPKAN pagar, pagar makan padi”: This popular Malay saying typifies the predicament that Malaysia faces today.

In essence, it can be compared to Roman poet Juvenal who asked, “Who watches the watchmen?” when he questioned the integrity of guards posted to ensure his wife’s fidelity.

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Brian Martin is the managing editor of The Star.

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