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…
Sundramoorthy criticised Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail for saying that the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), would remain as it is. Subsection 4(5) of Sosma enables police to detain a person suspected of being involved in terrorist activities for a period not exceeding 28 days, for investigations. However, many activists, including…
PETALING JAYA: In a move to prevent further erosion of public coffers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim should order every ministry to submit recommendations on how it intends to fight corruption and leakage of government funds, said former Transparency International-Malaysia president Tan Sri Ramon Navaratnam. He added that each of the over 30 ministries should…
