FOR some reason or other, our society tends to ignore pressing social issues. Maybe many still think it is best swept under the carpet, while others consider it a taboo that cannot be discussed openly.
There are also some who adopt a complacent attitude and think it is a matter best left for the authorities to deal with as it does not affect them or their families. Only a few concerned citizens view it as a national issue which should be a cause of concern for all Malaysians and among them are those who express their views in this column.