Malaysia’s twin gangsterism crisis: From streets to corridors of power

Malaysia's secondary schools are becoming breeding grounds for criminality due to unchecked bullying and intimidation. The tragic death of Zara Qairina Mahathir highlights the escalation of school violence and systemic failures within educational institutions. This mirrors a larger societal problem of gangsterism, both overt and covert, resembling organized crime syndicates. The article calls for attention to this growing crisis, emphasizing the need to address both street-level violence and "corporate gangsterism" that exploits legal loopholes for personal gain.