The flesh trade is literally present in all towns. One just need to know where to look or who to call. Legal loopholes also provide an avenue for prostitution to thrive from massage parlours and spas to mushrooming reflexology outlets. Is there a way to battle them?

Can the police ever wipe prostitution out? The clear answer is NO. When there is demand, there will always be supply. Trying to wipe out the supply when the demand exists is foolish. Let us all try not to be naive about prostitution.

One reason for the steady rise in HIV/AIDS cases is because the government does not want to accept the fact that we cannot wipe prostitution out. Unfortunately many people in high places are also not allowing the fight to carry on. The fight to educate people about the disease and its transmission is paramount. Education about safe sex is important from advocating condom usage to needle exchange programmes. Advocating condom usage does not equate condoning promiscuity.

Politicians and policy makers should set aside their personal prejudices about sexual morality. The aim is to save Humankind from the devastating effects of this virus. Unfortunately the crusaders against HIV/AIDS are few and insignificant. It almost seems a taboo to even speak about the disease.

Perhaps YB should be an advocate against HIV/AIDS. It takes courage to face detractors and take on a disease that transcends medicine, politics and religion. Preaching safe sex does not make one less religious but displays a maturity far beyond that of the ordinary.

The only solution is PDRM wiped them out…