The Education Ministry’s plan to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems in boarding schools has been welcomed as a step towards safer campuses. It signals that student safety is a priority. From a criminological perspective, this reflects situational crime prevention – making misconduct less attractive by increasing the perception of surveillance. Cameras in dormitories, halls, and…
he incident at the Perak state-level National Day celebration in Ipoh today, where a woman breached the main stage and came dangerously close to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, is unsettling. Although the suspect was unarmed and believed to have a history of psychiatric treatment, the matter cannot be dismissed as a mere…
Public confidence in justice depends on evidence, not rumours, and on investigations free from fear or favour. The purpose of this commentary is to give the public a clear and in-depth understanding of how police should professionally investigate a sudden, unexplained death, whether alleged to be a suicide or a possible murder. By outlining the…
In recent years, Malaysia has seen a noticeable rise in individuals publicly adopting the prestigious title “Dr” before their names. Traditionally, this honorific is reserved for those who have earned a doctorate (PhD or equivalent) from accredited and recognised institutions, whether in Malaysia or abroad. Medical professionals – including doctors, dentists and veterinarians – also…
The Malaysian government in 2024 paid RM600,000 in compensation to the family of the late Teoh Beng Hock, a political aide who died in 2009 while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). His death, which shocked the nation, was initially classified as a suicide. But years of public outcry, investigations, and legal…
The recent suggestion by now-former inspector-general of police Razarudin Husain to place the police under a standalone ministry has reignited debate over the institutional structure and independence of Malaysia’s policing system. The proposal, while not unprecedented globally, warrants careful scrutiny in the Malaysian context where issues of governance, accountability and political neutrality remain under constant…
Malaysia’s decision to enforce mandatory checks and certifications for Speed Limiting Devices (SLDs) on buses and heavy vehicles beginning this October reflects a welcome seriousness from the government in addressing a long-standing road safety issue. Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s recent announcement marks a necessary step forward, especially in the wake of tragic accidents that have…
The recent closure of another financial crime case raises critical questions about the capacity and willingness of the criminal justice system to prosecute white-collar crime in Malaysia. At the heart of the controversy is a scheme that lured investors with promises of high, stable monthly returns. Many of the victims, including pensioners, civil servants, and…
