There’s been a string of shocking violent crime in the news lately, and here’s the other effect it has had: the demand of armed bodyguards has spiked.
According to The Star Online, the request for security personnel has increased, with several firms reporting a shortage of trained armed personnel, resulting in a rush to train skilled guards.
The news site said one company claimed the demand has increased three-fold.
“The use of former police and special forces personnel as armed bodyguards is no longer enough to cater to the demand,” Security Services Association of Malaysia president Datuk Seri Mustapa Ali was quoted as saying.
“We have had several meetings with the police and Home Ministry to discuss the training of civilians as armed bodyguards,” he was quoted further, adding that armed bodyguards could cost between RM8,000 and RM10,000 a month.
Niho Khoo, the executive director of a firm called Chico Force Sdn Bhd told The Star that its services were ‘sold out’.
“There are clients who want not just a security member but someone who can take up other corporate duties such as manage the boss’ itinerary, flight plans, accommodation and to even sit in and take notes during meetings,” she was quoted as saying.
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