GEORGE TOWN: Recent parliamentary assurances that Malaysia’s police recruitment process is free from racial bias have reignited debate over representation within the police force. Senior criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said, with non-Bumiputera officers accounting for just 5.5 per cent of the force— compared with Chinese Malaysians at roughly 23 per cent of the population…
KUALA LUMPUR: People with extensive criminal history, particularly those linked to violence, firearms or organised crime, should remain on law enforcement authorities’ radar, but without violating their constitutional rights or imposing arbitrary surveillance. Senior criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said Malaysia must have a rigorous, intelligence-led and ethically grounded monitoring framework for high-risk individuals to…
Kes seorang pegawai rendah imigresen di Johor–yang ditahan dua kali dalam masa lima bulan kerana didakwa terlibat dalam rasuah–membongkar kelemahan sistem pentadbiran kerajaan, kata pakar. Pakar kriminologi dari Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) P Sundramoorthy berkata, kes sebegitu mencerminkan masalah lebih mendalam dalam struktur pentadbiran dan pengawasan institusi kerajaan. “Apabila seorang pegawai kerajaan yang pernah ditahan…
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia must strike a balance between operational secrecy and transparency if it hopes to dismantle drug cartels without eroding public trust. Senior criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said recent revelations about covert operations against drug syndicates had underscored a fundamental criminological principle. He added that intelligence-led policing could not succeed without discretion, especially…
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…
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…
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…
