Many Malaysians are increasingly frustrated with what they perceive as an uneven playing field between consumers and powerful service providers. Although the country has a respectable legal framework on paper, including the Consumer Protection Act 1999, the Tribunal for Consumer Claims and various sector regulators, these protections often fall short in practice. Telcos, utilities, financial…
The unfolding revelations surrounding the alleged forgery of player documentation in the Fifa-FAM scandal have raised profound criminological concerns. At its core, the case involves the falsification of records linked to the eligibility of seven naturalised players – an act that violates Fifa’s disciplinary code and potentially Malaysia’s criminal laws. Fifa’s Appeal Committee has recommended…
The recent revelations about covert operations against major drug cartels have triggered an important national debate, one that goes beyond political rhetoric and touches the core of criminological reasoning: how should Malaysia balance the necessity of operational secrecy with the public’s legitimate demand for transparency? This question is not merely administrative or procedural. It goes…
The recent news that five people in China have been sentenced to death for their role in operating brutal scam compounds in northern Myanmar has reignited an old yet profound debate in criminology: can harsh punishment truly deter serious crime, or does it simply reflect society’s frustration with an ever-evolving criminal landscape? The case, reported…
The concerns voiced recently by certain transport operators and construction industry-linked associations claiming that the road transport department’s (JPJ) crackdown on overloaded vehicles could “paralyse” the construction sector are both unacceptable and deeply troubling. Such statements reveal a disturbing mindset that places convenience, profit, and expediency above legality, public safety, and ethical responsibility. Let us…
Recent reports of juveniles committing crimes have alarmed parents and professionals alike. In Batu Pahat, Johor, a nine-year-old boy reportedly attacked his younger sibling, with police investigating whether the popular online game Roblox influenced his actions. This incident comes amid rising global concern about the darker sides of online gaming. A report by the UK’s…
The health ministry’s recent proposal to raise the vape excise tax by a whopping 900% from 40 sen to RM4 per millilitre, before implementing a full ban, has sparked intense debate. While the intention to protect public health and prevent youth addiction is commendable, such drastic measures carry serious criminological implications that deserve equal attention….
The recent sanctions imposed by Fifa on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) have shaken Malaysian football to its very core. Allegations that FAM submitted ‘doctored documentation’ for seven of its so-called ‘heritage’ players are not only scandalous but a national heartbreak. For decades, Malaysians have rallied behind the national football team as a symbol…
