
The 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), Universiti Sains Malaysia and a sharing session commemorating the scholastic journey of YBhg. Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. K. J. Ratnam (Founder of the Centre for Policy Research, USM and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation) was officiated by Tuan Yang Terutama Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi bin Haji Abdul Razak, Governor of Penang at St. Giles Wembley Penang on Monday 7th January 2025. Among the distinguished guests were YDH CP Dato’ Seri Mohd Shuhaily bin Mohd Zain (Director, Criminal Investigation Department, Bukit Aman); YBhg. Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng (Chairman, MCPF Penang); YBhg. Dato’ Seri K. Pulayantran (Deputy Chairman, MCPF Penang); and, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. P. Sundramoorthy (Assoc. Prof [Hon] Centre for Policy Research, USM / also Advisor, MCPF Penang). The program included the Opening Speech by Assoc. Prof Dr. Azeem Fazwan bin Ahmad Farouk (Director, Centre for Policy Research, USM); Address by Vice-Chancellor, USM YBhg. Prof Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed; Opening Address and Signing of the 50th Commemorative Plaque of the Centre for Policy Research, USM by TYT Tun; Launching of Centre for Policy Research “Policy Briefs” Book and Manuscripts; Presentation of Souvenir to TYT Tun; and a Video viewing of 50 Years of the Centre for Policy Research, USM. Congratulations to CPR USM in achieving a half century of historical milestones and achievements. MCPF Penang has indeed been an engaging partner and participant with CPR USM over the years particularly on topics relating to Policies that has a societal impact including issues / challenges where Crime Prevention Awareness is a critical facet.
Past Events
- MCPF Penang Website www.mcpfpg.org Visitors’ Log hits 11.01k in June 2025Cum-to-date total: 783,675 (March 2016 to June 2025)
- MCPF Barat Daya DLC participates in Barat Daya District Information Department led ‘JIWA’ Komuniti Madani at Jalan Tengah Flats, Bayan Lepas
- MCPF Timur Laut DLC & MCPF Penang engages in “Penang Lang Community Day 2025 Program” at Sunshine Central Mall
- MCPF SPS DLC attends SPS PPD CRC (Cegah, Risiko, Cicir) Workshop to address School Truancy & Dropout Concerns
- MCPF Penang Secretary attends a dinner meeting with Sunway Group Asst. Director (cum MCPF EXCO Member) & his Sunway Team at PGC