Monthly Archives: March, 2024

Jenayah Paksa Trend Pemerdagangan Manusia Di Rantau Asia Tenggara

Pemerdagangan orang untuk jenayah paksa (forced criminality) merujuk kepada eksploitasi mangsa melalui paksaan atau penipuan untuk melakukan aktiviti jenayah bagi tujuan keuntungan ekonomi atau faedah lain kepada pemerdagang. Ini merangkumi mereka yang dipaksa menjadi ‘scammer’ dalam talian, ‘keldai dadah,’ ‘keldai wang,’ atau mereka yang dipaksa menjadi pengganas atau perlakuan yang menyokong keganasan, dll. 

Serial Killers: Do They Exist In Malaysia?

In Malaysia, factors such as strong familial and community ties, religious and cultural prohibitions, lower homicide rates compared to other Southeast Asian countries, and strict firearm regulations are frequently cited as societal deterrents. Perhaps that's why serial killers are few and far between here, writes Dr Haezreena Begum, a Criminologist and Senior Lecturer from Universiti Malaya
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Fall Of Ringgit Puts Central Bank, Government On Alert

Country 'ready' to intervene after currency (ringgit) hits lowest level since Asian crisis

1MDB: Jasmine Loo Denied Striking A Deal To Have Charges Dropped

When questioned, the former 1MDB director said that she was unaware of the charges against her and has left it to her lawyers to look into it

To Najib Supporters, Loyalty Has No Price Tag

Despite former Najib Razak being still incarcerated, his scores of supporters who believe in his innocence stand by him as can be seen from their unflinching presence in the courts during his various trials

Rents highlight Australia’s economic Achilles heel, but it’s not what you might think

There's no doubt many renters are in a world of pain right now. CoreLogic data shows asking rents jumped 8.3 per cent last year, after...

The Housing Crisis Won’t Be Fixed By Pretend Policies

Our housing availability and affordability problem is having perverse effects on work, intergenerational mobility, entrepreneurship, fertility and family formation.

Journalist Nabil Al-Nashar shares clip of ‘casual racism’

An ABC journalist has called out the “casual racism” he experiences on the job in a new video filmed while working. A video has exposed...

Najib And The Issue Of Home Detention

Former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, jailed unrepresented on 23 August 2022, may have several options besides house arrest, on ending gridlock on plight in jail!

Circus or Parliament? The Alarming Comedy of Malaysian Politics

In the vibrant tapestry of Malaysian politics, an unsettling pattern has emerged, one that blurs the line between solemn governance and theatrical frivolity. A...

Old NEP Wine In New BET Wineskin

BET (Bumiputera Economic Transformation), taking the cue from the New Economic Policy (NEP), may be another attempt at killing the goose that lays golden eggs!

Comments By Isham Jalil Was An Insult To Judiciary Or Right To Free Speech?

While the High Court granted leave for the AG to initiate contempt of court proceeding against Isham Jalil, his lawyer, Tan Sri Azhar argued that his client is entitled to Freedom of Speech

OPR Dan Isu Kejatuhan Ringgit – Apa Penyelesaiannya?

Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah kata di Parlimen bahawa Ringgit jatuh sebab kadar faedah (OPR) kita rendah. Tapi kerajaan tidak mahu naikkan OPR kerana ia akan bebankan rakyat.

The Recycled Plastic Dream. Or Is It A Nightmare?

Does all that you dump into the recycle bin get recycled? Only 9% of plastics do, apparently. Are we recycling because we need to save the earth or just to save face? Or will there never be an end to the production of plastic for a whole bigger evil reason?