MCPF Penang State Liaison Committee Chairman Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng chaired MCPF Penang SLC Meeting on 28th October 2028 at Penang Golf Club, Bukit Jambul commencing from 1450 hrs. A good interactive meeting that included: 1. Chairman’s Opening Remarks; 2. Penang State Crime Statistics summary by JPJKK IPK P. Pinang; 3. Passing and Seconding…
PETALING JAYA: It often begins innocently enough – a few rounds of Roblox, Minecraft or Free Fire – but for many young minds, online gaming may turn into a daily habit that shapes their thoughts, emotions and social interactions. While gaming alone does not necessarily lead to criminal behaviour, factors such as family environment, personality…
The health ministry’s recent proposal to raise the vape excise tax by a whopping 900% from 40 sen to RM4 per millilitre, before implementing a full ban, has sparked intense debate. While the intention to protect public health and prevent youth addiction is commendable, such drastic measures carry serious criminological implications that deserve equal attention….
The recent sanctions imposed by Fifa on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have shaken Malaysian football to its very core. Allegations that FAM submitted ‘doctored documentation’ for seven of its so-called ‘heritage’ players are not only scandalous but a national heartbreak. For decades, Malaysians have rallied behind the national football team as a symbol…
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:…
