ecent incidents of violent crime in Malaysia, particularly gang-related killings carried out in broad daylight and with disturbing brutality, have understandably generated public anxiety. Graphic descriptions, viral videos and the rapid circulation of crime-related content on social media have intensified the perception that violence is spiralling out of control. While these concerns should not be…
While financial institutions continue to invest heavily in firewalls, artificial intelligence and automated monitoring tools, technology alone is insufficient to prevent sophisticated financial crime. Over the past decade, banks worldwide have embraced automation, artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor financial flows. These systems can scan millions of transactions in real time, identify abnormal patterns…
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…
