VOCR

17th March, 2010

Kuala Lumpur

by Simon

It will come as a shock for refugees in Malaysia to learn that many have been beaten up and abused by gangsters who are wandering around and living very comfortably from the results of their crimes. They know it is impossible to fight back against them by just means, and they have raped dozens of females (this was only known by the community leaders as it was protected information to give privacy to the victim.) and beaten up hundred of people in what were for the most part very dangerous attacks.

The refugees had no choice, they just had to suffer it no matter what happened to them. Even if it was reported to the police, it didn't help, said one refugee man who had been beaten up very badly in a public place by the said gangsters. Of course when we talk about gangsters, our first thoughts are of the criminal element. They are just human being like us but inhumane and knowingly dare to kill anyone they want, at any time, for the sake of a small gain. Don’t ever think that they just walk around unarmed like the rest of us, they always carry weapons ready to attack.

It is said that when it comes to challenge issues like gangsters rioting, the police are always overpowered and can’t do anything during the incidents which occur within sight of the public. Apparently, what happens is that the police became like the viewers and the gangsters like the police, meaning the police are totally powerless to control the gangsters. They do whatever they want and kill whoever they want to.

In recent findings, a man of a recognized Chin refugee status was severely beaten up by seven Indian gangsters in full view of the public in Jalan Lokyew, Malaysia. It happened when he was on the way home from his work." Holding out against them on his own was impossible like trying to stop a moving car though he tried to defend himself as much as he could do", According to his friend who was on-the-spot when the incident occurred.

Luckily but no use, the police arrived in time as they were informed by the nearby people seeing the incident. However it was very sad that they couldn’t do anything but only watching what was happening". In fact the victim was amazingly lucky that he was left alive. The gangsters had left him unconscious on the road, so eventually, the police took him to the hospital which is not usually their normal response to an event like this. This incident brings up a new set of problems, fears and frustrations.

It is important that neither Malaysia nor the world neglect the countless suffering of Asylum seekers and refugees in Malaysia as they are more likely to become the victim targets of both the police and the gangsters since they themselves have well understanding on their status as the unwelcome-migrants by this country.