Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail recently said that the government had no plans to build new prisons. Putrajaya will instead upgrade existing prisons, while those over 100 years old will be redeveloped. The move was to improve the rehabilitation of inmates and address overcrowding in prisons. Overcrowded prisons remain one of the most…
The alleged rape of the victim of a sexual assault by the police inspector investigating the case has been described as “horrific” by a seasoned criminologist. The episode has also raised two pressing issues, according to Associate Professor (Honorary) Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy. “Why was the investigating officer allegedly playing doctor? And will the findings…
Did you know that after lodging a police report, the onus is on the cops to update you about the progress of the investigation? However, many victims are often forced to write to the respective stations to get an update. Criminologist, Associate Professor (Honorary) Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy, said police have four steps and a…
GEORGE TOWN: The black market will flourish in Kedah if the state government sticks to its decision to not renew the licenses of 4-digit outlets in the state, says criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy(pic). He said that the black market will be rejoicing as there will be more money to be made. “It is highly…
PETALING JAYA: Illegal gaming operators will capitalise on Kedah’s decision not to renew the licences of 4-digit outlets in the state, a criminologist warned. Universiti Sains Malaysia’s P Sundramoorthy said these illegal bookies would be difficult to trace. “The 4-digit black market will thrive as more punters will patronise these operators,” he told FMT. Sundramoorthy said these…
Examining the use of physical, mental and emotional force by the police is theoretically important as it affects the public’s attitude and trust towards it and the government. Such force also violates all aspects of human rights and protection provided by the constitutions of democratic nations. Due to its importance, much attention has been devoted…
GEORGE TOWN – Yayasan Pencegahan Jenayah Malaysia (Pulau Pinang) dengan kerjasama Pusat Penyelidikan Dasar dan Kajian Antarabangsa Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) buat julung kalinya menganjurkan seminar mengenai isu-isu berkaitan jenayah dan kepolisan. Seminar melibatkan pelbagai jabatan dan agensi Kerajaan Negeri dan Pusat itu disertai kira-kira 150 peserta dan dirasmikan oleh Ketua Menteri, Y.A.B. Tuan Chow…
PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to introduce harsher punishments for the possession of child pornography. A lecturer in criminology, P Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains Malaysia, said a Klang magistrates’ court punishment on a trader for possession of child pornography did not fit the nature of the crime. The 39-year-old trader had pleaded guilty…
