The Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) in Malaysia is aimed at preventing and combating organised crime and terrorism by providing the police with enhanced powers and authority to apprehend, detain, and restrict the movements of individuals suspected of criminal activities. However, in April 2022, the Federal Court declared as void an ouster clause in POCA…
PETALING JAYA: Prison overcrowding can be avoided if first-time and light offenders such as drug addicts are sent for community-based correctional programmes instead of being incarcerated, says one expert. Criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains Malaysia’s Centre for Policy Research said the issue of congested jails is not only faced by Malaysia but…
A report published in the New Straits Times yesterday, “Edisi Siasat accuses police top management of promoting officers under investigation, citing strong cable connections”, has drawn tremendous attention and concern regarding the extent and impact of cronyism in the police force. To quantify the extent that cronyism is prevalent and practised in the police force is a…
By Mihar Dias Copyright (C) October 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber scams, a new and highly sophisticated threat has emerged, known as SIM Swap Fraud. It has already impacted numerous individuals, leaving them with emptied bank accounts and no immediate notification. The Modus Operandi This scam begins with an abrupt disruption in your…
The New Straits Times carried a report about the police Criminal Investigation Department director speaking up about police misconduct and corruption (“CID director on corrupt cops: ‘How can a police sergeant afford an Alphard?’” — NST, Oct 7). The deputy inspector-general of police has also spoken about dirty cops. Many have praised them on social…
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 9 — Police officers and personnel involved in misconduct and issues related to integrity, like corruption and drugs, will be suspended from work even if not yet charged in court. Penang Police chief Datuk Khaw Kok Chin said this was the instruction from the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain…
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PETALING JAYA: In just 10 weeks, almost 70 police personnel have been arrested for alleged wrongdoings in cases that were reported nationwide. The 70 policemen were arrested in connection with six cases in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Negri Sembilan, Perak and Kedah. Among the crimes they allegedly committed were abduction, theft, drug pushing and drug…
