Updated July 16 6, 2025 Note: Newly added links are underlined. Previous Event(s)MCPF Penang continuously organize, attend and/or collaborate with other Organizations in pursuit of Crime Prevention activities. Below are some of our previous events. Scam Awareness & Disaster Prevention Awareness TalksIn collaboration with Lions Clubs International District 308 B2 – March 10, 2024Main Article…
The police force, comprising nearly 137,000 dedicated men and women, is a cornerstone of Malaysia’s internal security and public order. However, recent debates surrounding promotions, especially at senior levels, have reignited long-standing concerns over the integrity and effectiveness of career mobility and succession planning within the force. At the heart of the public discourse is…
GEORGE TOWN: The recent arrest of enforcement officers at several airports has revived concerns over corruption and systemic failure in Malaysia’s immigration system. The officers were allegedly involved in “counter-setting,” where immigration counters were pre-assigned to enable the illegal entry of foreigners in exchange for bribes. Criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy said this pointed to…
In recent years, Malaysia has seen a noticeable rise in individuals publicly adopting the prestigious title “Dr” before their names. Traditionally, this honorific is reserved for those who have earned a doctorate (PhD or equivalent) from accredited and recognised institutions, whether in Malaysia or abroad. Medical professionals – including doctors, dentists and veterinarians – also…
GEORGE TOWN: As calls to ban tampered vape products such as K-Pod grow louder, experts have warned that an outright ban may backfire, exacerbating the problem rather than solving it. They say addressing the issue requires political will, inter-agency coordination, psychological insight and, above all, compassion. Universiti Sains Malaysia criminologist Datuk Dr P. Sundramoorthy described…
The Malaysian government in 2024 paid RM600,000 in compensation to the family of the late Teoh Beng Hock, a political aide who died in 2009 while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). His death, which shocked the nation, was initially classified as a suicide. But years of public outcry, investigations, and legal…
KUALA LUMPUR: Placing the police as the lead agency for the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) is a timely and necessary move, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The Alliance for a Safe Community chairman said this step is vital as scam cases in Malaysia continue to rise at an alarming rate, causing significant financial…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry revealed that the majority of criminal cases in Malaysia are linked to drug abuse. Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution said the finding was based on an analysis of 1.2 million crime data records compiled by the police using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Saifuddin said three main drug-related offences identified in…
June 2025: 11,010 Visitors’ Log Hits – Cum to Date 783,675 Visitors’ Log Hits! Maximum Unique Visitors per Day: 1.47k; Minimum Unique Visitors per Day: 442 Year 2025 Monthly Average: 10,671.67 versus 2024: 13,876.83 / 2023: 9008.33 / 2022: 6,141.67 / 2021: 5,736.00 / 2020: 5,565.75 / 2019: 8,521.00 / 2018: 6,755.00; 2017: 3,254.67 /…
