GEORGE TOWN: Public concern over violent crime continues to grow in the country, a leading criminologist said. However, the country’s homicide rate remains low by global standards. Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said Malaysia’s rate, currently around 0.7 to 0.9, aligned more closely with nations like Japan, Singapore and those in Scandinavia. According…
GEORGE TOWN: New laws and mechanisms are needed to curb the spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated pornography, said a criminalogist. Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy, from Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Policy Research , warned that such content posed serious risks to the mental health of victims, especially minors. “The law is playing catch-up while technology…
GEORGE TOWN: A 46-year-old man here lost RM1,316,111 to an online scam recently. The Penang police Commercial Crime Division said it had received a report from the man who is a manager in a medical company. The victim said after he had seen an advertisement on Instagram, he got in touch with a woman, who…
Sexual abuse against children are often perpetrated by those close to them, making it essential for parents to be aware of the risk factors within trusted circles. The surge in sexual offences against children by individuals known to them, as highlighted in the local media on May 26, 2025, calls for an analysis that explores…
THE recent NST Online report detailing how foreign nationals are allegedly camping out at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for days in hopes of entering Malaysia through manipulated immigration processes is not just an embarrassing administrative blunder, it is a clear symptom of a much deeper institutional illness. At the heart of this disturbing trend…
PETALING JAYA: Staying alert and cautious about potentially deceptive online links is not just a matter of good practice; it is an essential defence against cunning scammers who aim to drain the bank accounts of unsuspecting victims. Recently, scammers have exploited various forms of monetary and welfare aid offered online by the government, particularly targeting…
GEORGE TOWN: The disturbing revelation of over 4,000 child abuse cases in Penang since 2010 highlights a critical societal issue that warrants urgent attention, according to a criminologist. Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said that identifying the root causes behind this rise was essential for the development of effective prevention and intervention strategies….
PETALING JAYA: Revising current laws and introducing a better monitoring system on tenants is a must to curb electricity thefts especially those caused by illegal crypto mining, experts say. There should be a rental database on tenants, said criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains Malaysia. “If a tenant frequently has high utility bills,…
