The 17th Asian Criminological Society (ACS) Conference 2026 was held at G Hotel, Gurney Drive, Penang from 15th to 17th July 2026. This International Program is organized by the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) USM and Asia Criminological Society (ACS) together with the Penang State Government and Malaysia Crime Prevention Foundation Penang. MCPF Penang’s active roles had YBhg Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng as one of the 5 Advisors. YBhg. Dato’ Dr. P. Sundramoorthy (who is also MCPF Penang Advisor) is the Organising Chairman.

MCPF Penang were among Invitees for the Day 1 (15th July 2026) early morning / lunch time program.
The Conference Theme is “Contemporary Insights on Crime Trends & Patterns – The Impact of Criminology — a forum to bring together scholars, academics, and practitioners to share, debate and build knowledge across Asia and beyond”. The Primary Objective of this conference is to bring together scholars, academics, and practitioners working in the field, or in related disciplines, to share and exchange their knowledge and experiences. Scholars and practitioners from Asia and all over the world are invited to attend and contribute to the enrichment of Criminology.

The Objectives of this conference: 1. Analyze and discuss current trends and patterns of crime; 2. Explore the interdisciplinary nature of criminology; 3. Examine influence of social, economic and cultural factors; 4. Provide a platform to share research & insights; 5. Discuss role of technology & globalization; 6. Identify successful prevention & intervention strategies; 7. Foster networking & collaboration; 8. Contribute to dissemination of evidence-based practices; 9. Encourage critical thinking & innovation; 10. Promote public awareness & engagement.

Proceedings on 15th July 2026 kicked off with:

Welcome Remarks by:  1. Assoc. Professor Dr. Azeem Fazwan Ahmad Farouk — Director, Centre for Policy Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia; 2. Professor Dr. Gerry J. Caño – President, Asian Criminological Society; 3. YBhg. Dato’ Dr. P. Sundramoorthy — Organizing Conference Chairman / Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Policy Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia; 4. Keynote Address & Official Opening by YDH CP Dato’ Sri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain — Director General, Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (Agensi Kawalan Perlindungan Sempadan [AKPS] Malaysia).
Invitees had the opportunity to hear superb sharing of two Keynote Speakers in this Day 1 morning session by: 1. Dato’ Seri V. Sithambaram in the topic “Crime, Punishment and Proportionality: A Criminological Reappraisal of Criminal Justice in Malaysia/Asia”, and, 2. Assoc. Professor Dr. Razwana Begum — Singapore University of Social Sciences who shared the subject entitled “The Social Architecture of Safety: Building Safer Societies through Restorative Justice”.

This International Conference had a total of: 1. Five Keynote Speakers; 2. Two Poster Presentations; 3. One Panel Discussion; and 4. Five Parallel Sessions with a choice of 25 different segments covering a wide span of contemporary and foreseeable future trends in criminology issues, concerns, challenges. and much more for participants to choose from.

Distinguished PDRM Pulau Penang present included: 1. YDH CP Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng, Chief Police Officer, Penang; 2. YDH SAC Helmi bin Aris, Head of Department, Jabatan Pencegahan Jenayah Dan Keselamatan Komuniti; and 3. YDH Supt. Lee Swee Sake, Deputy OCPD. IPD Timur Laut

Also spotted was YBhg. Dato’ Seri A. Thaiveegan, MCPF EXCO and former CPO, Penang.

MCPF Penang Fraternity present at either or both of the Day 1 Morning / lunch session and the Dinner event included: 1. YBhg. Dato’ Dr. P Sundramoorthy, Organising Chairman of 17th ACS Conference / also Interim Advisor, MCPF Penang; 2. YBhg. Dato’ Seri Ong Poh Eng, Interim Chairman, MCPF Penang; 3. YBhg. Dato’ Seri K. Pulayantran, Interim Deputy Chairman, MCPF Penang; 4. Mr. JM Tan, Interim Secretary, MCPF Penang; 5. Mr. Harikumar Katherasan, Interim Treasurer, MCPF Penang / Treasurer for 17th ACS Conference. 6. Assoc. Professor Dr. Azeem Fazwan Farouk Ahmad Farouk, Advisor, 17th ACS Conference / Director, Centre for Policy Research (CPR) USM / MCPF Penang ex-officio (USM) SLC Member.

Amongst other invitees were: 1. YBhg. Dato’ Felix Chuah Gim Chuan, Immediate past MCPF Timur Laut DLC Chairman; 2. Mej. Bersekutu (PA) Paramaguru Balan Moghan, Interim MCPF SPS DLC Chairman; 3. Mr. Peter Paul Arokiyasamy, Immediate Past Secretary. MCPF Timur Laut DLC; 4. Mr. Ooi Say Chong, Interim SPS Committee Member; and, 5. Mr. Cheong Yu Hoo, Interim SPS Committee Member. For more details. readers can refer to the 17th ACS Conference website acs2026.com.