GEORGE TOWN: As calls to ban tampered vape products such as K-Pod grow louder, experts have warned that an outright ban may backfire, exacerbating the problem rather than solving it. They say addressing the issue requires political will, inter-agency coordination, psychological insight and, above all, compassion. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy described…
The Malaysian government in 2024 paid RM600,000 in compensation to the family of the late Teoh Beng Hock, a political aide who died in 2009 while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). His death, which shocked the nation, was initially classified as a suicide. But years of public outcry, investigations, and legal…
MCPF Penang welcomes the official announcement by Bukit Aman made on 18th July 2025 on the appointment of DCP Dato’ TS Azizee bin Ismail as Penang’s next Chief Police Officer DCP Dato’ Azizee bin Ismail will take office as the Pemangku Ketua Polis Negeri Pulau Pinang with the rank of Acting Commissioner of Police effective…
MCPF Penang extends its deepest condolences to the family members, relatives and friends of the late Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang Miow Sin, JP – one of MCPF’s EXCO Members who passed away on 18th July 2025. Tan Sri Datuk Robert Phang’s unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions to MCPF will always be remembered with great…
A Program “Talk on Drug Abuse, Bullying and Social Problems Faced By Primary School Children In Conjunction With Their Awareness Week (Primary School Level) 2025” was successfully completed on Friday 18th July 2025 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am at Sekolah Kebangsaan Genting, Balik Pulau, Penang. The Key Objective of this interactive program was to…
KUALA LUMPUR: Placing the police as the lead agency for the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) is a timely and necessary move, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said this step is vital as scam cases in Malaysia continue to rise at an alarming rate, causing significant financial…
A meeting was held between MCPF Seberang Perai Utara District Liaison Committee and SK Permatang To Jaya on Monday 14th July 2025 9:30 am at SK Permatang To Jaya, Sungai Dua, Butterworth. In attendance from MCPF SPU DLC were Mr. Munusamy Muniandy, Chairman; Mr. Haribalan Gopal, Secretary; and, Mr. Liew Zhi Sern, DLC Member. Encik…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry revealed that the majority of criminal cases in Malaysia are linked to drug abuse. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said the finding was based on an analysis of 1.2 million crime data records compiled by the police using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Saifuddin said three main drug-related offences identified in…
