GEORGE TOWN: Although Macau scams have been widely reported in the media, public awareness remains low with no shortage of victims, says criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy. He noted although there was no shortage of information on how not to fall prey to scammers people still seemed unaware. “Macau scams are widely reported in the…
GEORGE TOWN – Ketua Menteri, Y.A.B. Tuan Chow Kon Yeow menerima kunjungan hormat daripada delegasi Yayasan Pencegahan Jenayah Malaysia (MCPF) Pulau Pinang di pejabatnya dekat sini sebentar tadi. Delegasi yang diketuai oleh Pengerusi MCPF Pulau Pinang, Dato’ Ong Poh Eng mengadakan perbincangan dua hala mengenai perlakuan jenayah termasuk di alam siber. Antara lain, pertemuan 30…
A criminologist has called for the setting up of an independent panel comprising experts and professionals to look into custodial deaths in Malaysia. Associate Professor (Honorary) Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said the panel will complement the internal investigations carried out by local law enforcement agencies when such tragedies occur, stressing that this will create trust,…
KLANG: The vote in Parliament against extending the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma) was a positive turn of events, says former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mah Weng Kwai. Mah, who is now a Commissioner with the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam), also said they had always been against the use of…
KUALA LUMPUR: The special committee tasked to look into the death of fireman Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim has decided to seek cooperation from the public who may have any information or photographic evidence or videos of the Nov 27, 2018 incident. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi…
KUALA LUMPUR: Jawatankuasa Khas Siasatan Kes Kematian Allahyarham Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim memutuskan untuk mendapatkan kerjasama orang awam yang mempunyai sebarang maklumat atau bukti bergambar serta video kejadian.Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Parlimen dan Undang-Undang) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar berkata, mereka yang tidak berpeluang tampil ke depan untuk memberikan maklumat boleh menghubungi sektretariat…
The issue of contempt of court has drawn the attention and concern of scholars, experts, policymakers, and many others in Malaysia. Over the years, we have come across cases involving court orders that were not adhered to. Such a case that comes to mind is the one involving M. Indira Gandhi. Indira’s fugitive ex-husband Muhammad…
GEORGE TOWN – When one is embroiled in problems relating to family and finance, it is hard for them to make sound decisions, said a criminologist, following a recent video of a 16-year-old who was willing to sell her virginity for RM6,000. Universiti Sains Malaysia Assoc Prof (Hons) Datuk P. Sundramoorthy said people are not in…
