CRIME, by conventional definition, is a wrongful act against the state punishable by certain punishment, the objective of which is to safeguard the interest of the general public. Before the emergence of crimes as public offences, all wrongful acts were considered offences against private interest or individuals remedied through various modes of satisfaction initiated by…
INDIVIDUALS can perform better in an environment where there is room for everyone to participate freely. Freedom to manoeuvre is an important factor in a social order and it can lead to individual motivation and creativity. Despite this positive environment, it is only natural that there will be people who are less fortunate and are…
LATELY, I am beginning to feel that the world is no longer safe to live in. War and unrest seem to be everywhere. In Afghanistan and Iraq, for example, there is continuous turmoil and chaos. The Muslim world is still remorseful over the bloodbaths in these two countries where thousands of innocent lives have been…
THE Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) will hold a conference on “Science and Technology for Industrial Development in Muslim Countries: Facing the challenges of globalisation” in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 7 to Oct 9. This conference is expected to propose, to the Senior Official Meeting of the OIC, a science and technology policy framework for…
WE live in the so-called modern world where our lifestyle is so sophisticated. We use modern technologies and nicely-invented gadgets and tools, yet our behaviour is still very much primitive; murders, kidnappings and armed robberies are quite normal these days that some of us no longer feel safe walking along the street and alley. Vulnerable groups…
ISLAM as a religion for the Muslims is dynamic, relevant and has a universal framework for society to manoeuvre and organise. It teaches Muslims to be ambitious, positive in their thinking, have a good character and be productive in their deeds. The Muslims of the past had proven beyond doubt that their spirits were high…
ISLAMIC private debt securities (IPDS) have been playing a key role in the Malaysian capital market since the last decade. Billions of ringgit have since been raised for companies and agencies, both public and private. The essence of IPDS is that they come out of a chain of transactions that create the underlying debt which…
IN OUR effort to sustain good economic performance, we should stress the need for every individual to be committed to the basic principle that individual success and social progress can be attained if everybody works co-operatively and harmoniously in all our endeavours for common prosperity. Co-operation leads to social unity and stability. Indeed a caring…
THE year 1997 was a tragic year for Malaysia and its citizens. Dubbed as one of the promising “tiger economies”, the country was suddenly dragged into the contagious effects of currency speculation activities. The devaluation of the ringgit was painful to many, especially those in the corporate world. Overnight, the amount of external debts burgeoned…
ON APRIL 11, six Malaysian scientists won 12 medals at the International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the largest exhibition of its type in the world. Established since 1972 and now in its 31st year, it was held under the patronage of the Swiss Government, the state and…
