Biometric system compromises our national security

 I AM opposed to the idea of introducing the biometric control system, which was tried out in Lae recently. 

It seems the government is prematurely forced into having such ideas brought in at a short timeframe without considering the consequences inflicted on our people. 

Firstly, our resources have already been sold on the internet and the rights of every individual have systematically been put to risk and publicly portrayed online. 

I am of the view that our human rights and freedom have been abused by the hands of foreigners and this requires immediate attention. 

Secondly, PNG is rich in natural resources and the government should take necessary precautionary measures to safeguard them in a long-term plan. 

Thirdly, PNG’s national security is of paramount importance in protecting our national resources from being manipulated. 

Our defence forces, the police and the navigators are already exposed under the eyes of the internet systems and world communities, which do not guarantee the safety of our resources as well as our people 

For instance, developed countries like Japan, America and Australia always keep their secrets undisclosed, but the trend which we are heading towards now is through all these technologies, we are being exposed, particularly through the biometric system.

We have every right to be informed of the introduction of such system and to be educated on the good and bad effects it produces and causes. 

Papua New Guineans ought to think better in decision-makings so that their decisions do not let foreigners occupy and manipulate such systems to capitalise on our ignorance. 

Kembi Sumbara, Via email