PETALING JAYA: Young people are being led astray by the failure of leaders in society to set exemplary examples against corruption, as well as a culture that accepts bending of rules and laws, says a criminologist. “A classic example is that our norms convey that it is absolutely acceptable to bend rules, regulations and laws,”…

OVER the last decade or more, Malaysia has been stirred by profound concerns about policing practices. Such concerns reach all the way to the top of the federal government. The solution is both simple and profound if democratic accountability in policing is implemented and practised without any prejudice. Democratic accountability is an integral component of contemporary…

This article first appeared on FMT. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: A criminologist has urged the government to commission a deep study into the effectiveness of law enforcement against drug-related crimes, including the deterrent value of the death sentence for trafficking. P Sundramoorthy, an associate professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia, told FMT that Malaysian authorities were…

This article was first posted at NST. Image above sourced from NST. GEORGE TOWN: Penang local council workers can now channel any reports of illicit activities happening in their areas via the new Volunteer Smartphone Patrol (VSP) application. State Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department chief Senior Assistant Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Anil Shah Abdullah said…

Image above is sourced from FreeMalaysiaToday (FMT). Bullying is a real concern for school authorities, teachers, students and parents / guardians. The general public and authorities and all interested parties must continue its concerted efforts to help bring intense focus and awareness to this malaise. MCPF will continue its efforts with the Education Department, JPJKK…

Image above is sourced from The Star. “Bullying is a real concern for school authorities, teachers, students and parents / guardians. The general public and authorities and all interested parties must continue its concerted efforts to help bring intense focus and awareness to this malaise. MCPF will continue its efforts with the Education Department, JPJKK IPK…

This article first appeared on The Star. AS US police move closer to charge Harvey Weinstein for sex crimes, the Hollywood mogul is holing up in an exclusive rehabilitation centre in Arizona for a 45-day sex addiction treatment programme. “Guys, I’m not doing OK. I’ve got to get help to conquer my demons,” he had…

This article first appeared on The Star. Image above sourced from The Star. The violent tendencies taking root in our society are a concern, say experts. THEY allegedly dragged two gas tanks, stolen from a nearby stall, up two flights of stairs before stacking them up in front of the dormitory door with their nozzles…