Malaysian Homes are Fortresses

The NST (17 Nov 2005) reported that ... Three-quarters of urban Malaysians live behind greater security than a front door, according to a study on home security by global research company Synovate. The survey showed that the majority of Malaysians in major cities have obstacles like gates, doors or barriers before their front door could be reached - with the higher income groups generally having more security measures ... Read more.

That we have to live in fear of crimes and fortify our homes is very telling, isn't it?