Dr Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid

Dr Haezreena Begum binti Abdul Hamid is a Criminologist and a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya. Her research scope encompasses areas such as human trafficking, prison, terrorism, gender, victimisation and international crimes.

RM42m SRC Suit: If RM30m Came Back To SRC, Why Is The Full Amount Still Being Claimed?

The defence in former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s RM42 million civil suit has challenged the basis for the full claim, pointing to bank records showing RM30 million was credited back into SRC International’s own account within 12 days of the December 2014 transactions.
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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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Terrorism Should Not Be Conflated With Religion

Dr. Haezreena Begum binti Abdul Hamid, a criminologist and Deputy Dean at the Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, advocates for viewing terrorism strictly as a criminal act, devoid of religious or ideological connotations. She emphasizes that rehabilitation programs should target the criminal behavior and psychological tendencies of individuals involved in terrorism, ensuring they no longer pose a threat to society. By recognizing terrorism as a crime, we foster a more accurate and just approach to combating this global issue.
Opinion