Snatch Thieves

The activities of snatch thieves have become so widespread and alarming that they not only affect the everyday lives of our people but also has cast a black shadow on the good name of Malaysia as a haven for foreign visitors. And yet it is difficult to understand why the Government in power is not taking a concerted and planned effort to wipe off this terrible shame in our society. Victims have been know to die as a result of being attacked by snatch thieves and yet when they are brought to justice many are given only light punishments which are not deterrent to others.

It is recognised that some are driven to doing it to support their families but surely they can find other decent jobs if they try hard enough. There is really no excuse when millions of jobs are available to foreigners. As reported in the media some of the culprits apprehended were in fact living in luxury.

I think it is high time the Government change the law and make mandatory wipping and a minimum of fine years imprisonment as punishment for snatch thieves. A repeat offender should be confined for at least twenty years.

MSAbdullah.