Letter To The Editor - Nepalese Guards

The new Nepalese Guards look good in their smart uniforms and hat and sporting a no-nonsense attitude. I hope they keep this up though. Last week I came home in a taxi and before I could get my Resident Card out, the Nepalese Guard had already given the taxi driver the Visitor Pass and opened the barrier gate. He did not question or take any particulars from the taxi driver or me. I’ve also had visitors arriving at my door step without my being notified via intercom. I hope this doesn’t mean the Nepalese Guards are beginning to slack already.

Another problem with the Nepalese Guards is the language barrier. I have tried to communicate with some of them but their English is barely passable and their BM virtually non existent. I’m assuming that the other guards are about the same. This may be a problem especially in an emergency where every second counts when trying to communicate the nature of the emergency. Either the Management must ensure the Guards quickly learn to speak English or BM, or maybe we should have a good local guard or supervisor on each shift.

Don’t speak Nepalese