SHAH ALAM – Neglectful or overly strict parenting often breeds aggression, especially when parents model disrespect or defend misbehaving children, eroding school authority and fostering entitlement. As Malaysia faced a disturbing rise in school violence, from bullying to sexual assault and even murder, an expert warned that the root of the problem may lie not…
SHAH ALAM – Malaysia is facing an alarming rise in school-related violence, drawing uneasy parallels with early warning signs once observed in the United States (US), where unchecked aggression among youth eventually escalated into an epidemic of school shootings. While Malaysia is still far from reaching such an extreme, criminologists caution that the growing trend…
MCPF Penang SLC Member Joseph Sawaremuthu attended the PGO2025 Organizing Committee Virtual ZOOM Meeting on 14th October 2025. The meeting was chaired by Ybhg. Dato’ Ong Bee Leng, CEO of Penang Women’s Development. She expressed PWDC’s appreciation to all parties involved. Details of this 12th Edition of Penang Goes Orange including ‘Orange Carnival”; 16 Days…
MCPF Penang was in attendance at the Press Conference on “Penang Goes Orange 2025” held at KOMTAR Auditorium Level 5 on Monday 6th October 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. The Penang Goes Orange Program is led and coordinated by PWDC with this being the 12th Edition. This year’s theme is “Break the Silence:…
PETALING JAYA: While boosting security operations is crucial in the current digital and AI era, Budget 2026 should also address the welfare and social needs of enforcement personnel, say experts. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said the upcoming budget should be multifaceted and not confined to operational needs. “Equally important and often…
An Engagement Meeting between the South Seberang Perai District Police Chief and the Indian Community of Ladang Kalidonia took place on 5th October 2025 at Arulmigu Annai Maha Mariaman Temple Hall, Nibong Tebal. The program, organized by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Seberang Perai Selatan, aimed to strengthen the relationship between the police and the…
A successful Canva Competition was held among SJKT schools in Penang on Friday 3rd October 2025 from 8:00 am till 1:00 pm at Sektor Sumber Pendidikan Teknologi (SSPT), Jabatan Pendidikan Negri Pulau Pinang, Pokok Sena, Seberang Perai Utara. This Program for Tamil Primary Schools of Penang was collaboratively organized by: 1. SJKT Palaniandy, Kepala Batas,…
PETALING JAYA: Overcoming the mat rempit menace requires more than just heavier penalties. Instead, mandatory rehabilitation, road safety education and even parental accountability are needed, say experts. Habitual or violent offenders should face mandatory jail terms, with their machines seized and disposed of, says criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy. If the offenders are underage, their…
