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    218th Police Day: Ensuring a safer Malaysia, a collective responsibility

    March 25, 2025 By MCPF Penang 36

    The 218th anniversary of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) today serves as a reminder of the force’s long-standing commitment to national security and public safety. Over the years, the force has played a crucial role in maintaining law and order, ensuring Malaysia remains a safe and stable country. However, as highlighted by Inspector-General of Police…

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    ‘Punishment in firearms and ammunitions possession case involving Israeli not seen as deterrent’

    February 28, 2025 By MCPF Penang 129

    The recent case involving Israeli national Avitan Shalom’s conviction for possessing firearms and ammunition without a permit in Malaysia has sparked considerable controversy, especially due to the relatively lenient sentence he received. On Wednesday, Shalom pleaded guilty to both a primary and alternative charge under Section 8(a) of the Arms Act 1960. After considering the…

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    Taiping Prison custodial deaths: Set up Royal Commission to uncover truth, ensure accountability

    February 22, 2025 By MCPF Penang 18

    In civil democratic societies, the use of physical force by prison authorities is highly regulated and should always adhere to principles of necessity, proportionality, and respect for human dignity. Even when inmates protest, especially if they are unarmed, force should be used sparingly and as a last resort. Recently, based on several police reports, the situation…

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    ‘Comparing crime index across nations may not be entirely realistic’

    February 19, 2025 By MCPF Penang 52

    Kuala Lumpur is the third most dangerous city in Southeast Asia and the fifth highest in Asia, according to Numbeo’s Crime Index 2025. Regardless of ranking, it is important to understand that each country has its own set of criminal laws, and the definitions of crime can vary significantly. Some acts that are considered criminal…

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    Preventing potential profiteering in private hospitals: A delicate life and death balance

    February 5, 2025 By MCPF Penang 19

    Private healthcare providers in Malaysia play a crucial role in society, offering specialised services, advanced technologies, and often quicker access to care. At the same time, they are a business entity, and like any other business, they must be financially viable to sustain operations to continue providing those services. However, the core question lies in…

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    Questions raised after Taiping Prison inmate dies from ‘abdominal injury due to blunt trauma’

    January 25, 2025 By MCPF Penang 37

    On Jan 22, a 19-year-old man lodged a police report in George Town, Penang, that his father, an inmate at the Taiping Prison in Perak, had died from an abdominal injury caused by blunt trauma. According to the police report, the 62-year-old was taken to Taiping Hospital, and died on Jan 17. The report added…

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    Recent major drug bust in Malaysia underscores the need for continued vigilance

    January 23, 2025 By MCPF Penang 36

    The recent successful operation by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), led by Bukit Aman’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director, Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin (main image), deserves immense praise. His leadership and the dedication of his brave men and women in blue have dealt a significant blow to an international drug syndicate. The seizure of…

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    Criminologist suggests vaping be regulated with strict enforcement, instead of outright ban

    November 25, 2024 By MCPF Penang 68

    The recent debate over banning the use and sale of vapes in Malaysia touches on several critical issues, particularly the potential consequences of such a ban and the broader implications for public health, the economy, and law enforcement. The specific concern about whether a prohibition will create a new market for the criminal world, similar…

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  • MCPF Penang Chairman Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng chairs a small group discussion on CCTV Pilot Project plans for selected Pilot Boarding School (SMK Mengkuang, SPT) at PGCSeptember 27, 2025
  • MCPF Penang SLC and DLCs attend Town Hall Discussion on Bullying at Dewan Sri PinangSeptember 25, 2025
  • MCPF Penang attends Digital Shielding Program for USM Students at Dewan Pembangunan Siswa, USMSeptember 25, 2025
  • MCPF Penang attends Closing Ceremony of Global Explorers International Co-curriculum Camp 2025 at Pusat Kokorikulum, Bukit MertajamSeptember 12, 2025
  • MCPF Penang attends On-Site Review of proposed Pilot CCTV Project at SMK Mengkuang, SPTSeptember 12, 2025

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