The recent case involving Israeli national Avitan Shalom’s conviction for possessing firearms and ammunition without a permit in Malaysia has sparked considerable controversy, especially due to the relatively lenient sentence he received. On Wednesday, Shalom pleaded guilty to both a primary and alternative charge under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960. After considering the…
In civil democratic societies, the use of physical force by prison authorities is highly regulated and should always adhere to principles of necessity, proportionality, and respect for human dignity. Even when inmates protest, especially if they are unarmed, force should be used sparingly and as a last resort. Recently, based on several police reports, the situation…
PETALING JAYA: Methamphetamine, a deadly synthetic drug popular among youth, topped the list with over 102 tonnes of dangerous narcotics worth RM1.67bil seized by police over the past year. Making up about 40% of the nationwide haul, the Narcotics Crime Investigations Department (NCID) seized 39.4 tonnes of methamphetamine. Among the other drugs that were seized…
MCPF Seberang Perai Selatan DLC welcomes the appointment of new SPS OCPD where the handing over ceremony from outgoing OCPD YDH Supt. Chong Boo Khim over to incoming OCPD YDH Acting Supt. Jay January Siowou was officiated and witnessed by YDH CP Datuk Hamzah bin Hj. Ahmad (Chief Police Officer, Penang) on 20th February 2025…
The Deputy Chief Police Officer of Penang YDH DCP Dato’ Mohd Alwi bin Zainal Abidin officiated at the “PDRM Pulau Pinang – MCPF Penang Scam Awareness QR Code (Mini-App / Infographics) Official Launching at Penang Golf Club, Bukit Jambul on 20th February 2025. The Event jointly organized by MCPF Penang in collaboration with the Royal…
Kuala Lumpur is the third most dangerous city in Southeast Asia and the fifth highest in Asia, according to Numbeo’s Crime Index 2025. Regardless of ranking, it is important to understand that each country has its own set of criminal laws, and the definitions of crime can vary significantly. Some acts that are considered criminal…
An Anti-Bullying Awareness Campaign was held in collaboration with MCPF SPT DLC at Dewan Ibnu Sinar, Sekolah SMK Guar Perahu in Seberang Perai Tengah on Wednesday 19th February 2025 (8.00 am to 10.00 am). Attendance from the school included 1. Encik Anuar Affandi bin Mohd Saad (PK Hal Ehwal Murid); 2.Puan Normariana binti Abd Wahab…
The Organizing Committee for the Scam Awareness QR Code Launching led by Chairman Y.Bhg. Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng thoroughly reviewed all aspects of logistical requirements and program details in the rehearsal for this significant milestone event. Teamwork amongst MCPF Penang SLC Members; the Royal Malaysia Police Penang team; MCPF Federal Secretariat team; and, Penang…
