• Clippings

    Crime expert calls for deep study of diyat

    This article first appeared on FMT by Robin Augustin on May 6, 2017. Image above is sourced from FMT. PETALING JAYA: A criminologist has voiced concern that the introduction of the Islamic law of diyat may reduce the deterrent effect of conventional punishments for violent crimes like murder. Speaking to FMT, P Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains…

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    Full-day classes can curb social ills among youths

    This article first appeared on The Star. Image above is sourced from The Star. FULL-DAY school system is the way to go to prevent students from getting involved in social ills, especially gangsterism, in the near future. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Assoc Prof Dr P. Sundramoorthy said a full-day school system would be beneficial because after…

  • Past Events

    4th 2017 SLC Meeting

    MCPF Penang State Liaison Committee held its 4th SLC Meeting for 2017 on 27th April 2017. Discussions centered around upcoming programs at SMK Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Simpang Ampat, Nibong Tebal (SPS); Town Hall Event at MPSP Auditorium, Bandar Perda, Bukit Mertajam (SPT); and MCPF Penang Fund Raising Golf and Dinner at Penang Golf Club, Bukit…

  • News

    Gun owner liable in Kedah shooting case

    This article reported by Ho Kit Yen first appeared on FMT. Image above is sourced from FMT. PETALING JAYA: A criminologist has urged police to take action against the owner of the shotgun from which pellets hit a 12-year-old girl in Pokok Sena, Kedah, on Sunday. P Sundramoorthy, an associate professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia,…

  • News

    Address easy access to contraband cigarettes, liquor

    This article first appeared on FMT by Robin Augustin. Image above is sourced from FMT. PETALING JAYA: The proposal to increase the minimum fine to RM100,000 will not do much to resolve the problem of illicit cigarettes or contraband liquor in the country, says a criminologist. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Assoc Prof P Sundramoorthy says imposing…

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    Crime expert against 24-hour border opening

    This article first appeared on FMT. Image above is sourced from FMT. PETALING JAYA: A criminologist has warned of increased security threats if the government decides to have the Bukit Kayu Hitam-Danok border gates open 24 hours a day, as proposed by Kedah Menteri Besar Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah. P Sundramoorthy, a professor at Universiti…