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…
Crime data is more than a record of unlawful acts. It is a critical tool for shaping justice, safety and effective public policy. In criminology, such data helps guide efforts to understand criminal behaviour, allocate resources and assess the impact of law enforcement and social interventions. Yet in Malaysia, access to crime data remains limited…
The recent proposal by Kelantan police chief, Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, that underage girls – not just their male counterparts – who are involved in consensual sexual activity should also be prosecuted raises serious legal, ethical, and policy concerns. While his intention to address the rising trend of teenage sexual activity is understandable, the solution…
What deters crime, pain or principle? This question lies at the centre of an increasingly urgent conversation about justice and punishment in Malaysia. For decades, the nation has upheld judicial caning as a tool not only of legal enforcement but of symbolic state authority – a ritualistic expression of control, discipline, and swift justice. The…
The Royal Malaysian Police, Royal Malaysian Customs Department, or branches of the armed forces that bear the “royal” designation often remind us of honour, duty and service to the nation. This is not merely a bureaucratic label. In Malaysia, the label “royal” signifies a direct association with the Yang diPertuan Agong, and the sovereignty of…
