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How Criminals Choose Their Next Target: Why CPTED Starts with Understanding Criminal Behaviour

When most people think about crime prevention, they picture CCTV cameras, alarm systems, security guards, access control, and reinforced doors. These are all valuable components of a security strategy—but they often address the problem after a criminal has already selected a target. The real question is: How does a criminal choose where to commit a […]

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Is Your Luggage Really Secure? Think Again.

Every year, millions of travellers lock their luggage believing their belongings are protected. But here’s an important question: Does a locked suitcase actually mean a secure suitcase? The answer is not always. Many luggage locks can be bypassed, tampered with, or even opened using simple techniques. Experienced thieves aren’t looking for the strongest lock—they’re looking

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CPTED: Learning Crime Prevention from the Minds of Criminals

What makes a burglar choose one building over another? After countless conversations with convicted burglars, one pattern became impossible to ignore. Their decisions were rarely random. They didn’t necessarily look for the wealthiest home, the most expensive office, or the biggest facility. They looked for opportunity. A dark entrance. Poor visibility. Hidden escape routes. Weak

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Recognised Internationally for Scam Prevention Content – But the Real Reward Is Preventing the Next Victim

Awards are always an honour. They recognise hard work, dedication, and the impact of what we do. But for me, they have never been the reason I create scam prevention content. I’m incredibly grateful that my scam prevention videos were recognised at The Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIA) 2026, where I was named Runner-Up

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Shamir Rajadurai crime prevention expert Malaysia Book of Records 2024

Build a Safer Workplace Through Knowledge, Awareness, and Prevention

Creating a safer workplace isn’t just about installing security systems or implementing policies—it’s about equipping people with the knowledge and mindset to recognize risks before they become incidents. At Prevent Crime Now, our training sessions and keynote talks are designed around one fundamental question: What does it actually take to create safer environments? The answer

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When Too Much Security Creates Vulnerability: What the KLIA Assassination Teaches Us About Modern Criminology

Security professionals often assume that increasing the number of guards, cameras, and personnel automatically reduces the likelihood of crime. It seems logical—the more protection there is, the safer an environment should become. However, criminology teaches us that human behaviour is rarely that straightforward. In a recent discussion on TV3’s Fail Mahkamah, I examined a high-profile

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What a Fraudster Taught Me That Even Experienced Bankers Get Wrong

I’ve conducted this exercise with hundreds of professionals over the years. Board directors. Compliance officers. Risk managers. Internal auditors. Bankers whose careers revolve around preventing fraud. The outcome is remarkably consistent. Most people get it wrong. And that’s not because they lack intelligence or experience. It’s because of a cognitive blind spot that fraudsters exploit

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How Does a Criminal Choose Their Next Target? Understanding Crime Through the Eyes of the Offender

When people think about crime prevention, they often picture surveillance cameras, security guards, alarms, access control systems, or high fences. While these measures certainly play an important role, they are often implemented after a property has already become vulnerable. The real question is much simpler—and much more important: How does a criminal decide where to

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Lifelong Learning at the Highest Level: Training the Sharpest Legal Minds in Malaysia

There are moments in your career that completely catch you off guard. Moments that force you to pause, check your bearings, and realize just how far the work has taken you. When my phone rang with an invitation to conduct a specialized training session for the judges of the Federal Court and the Court of

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Cyber Safety Belongs to Everyone: Key Takeaways from Bank Islam’s Town Hall

Technology can build the strongest digital fortress in the world, but if the people inside the walls aren’t trained to spot a threat, the gates will still fly wide open. I was recently honored to be invited by Raja Teh Maimunah, the CEO of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, to speak at their internal town hall

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