Beware of excessive screen violence


Dr P. Sundramoorthy

PETALING JAYA: Young people today are in danger of turning to gangsterism because they are being fed on a media diet that is high on violence, danger and crime, says a top criminologist.

Criminologist Assoc Prof Dr P. Sundramoorthy of Universiti Sains Malaysia believes younger viewers should have limited exposure to violent images on and off screen.

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