The role of prevention: Reflections on extremism in Malaysia


E8-Counter Terrorism special police at the launching of 'Malaysian Action Plan On Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism' or MyPCVE in Putrajaya in September. — AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

TERRORISM, particularly when tied to religion, is fundamentally an attack on civilians, designed to create fear and destabilise society. In Malaysia, as in other parts of the world, we often see terrorism emerge under the guise of religious extremism.

However, the individuals who carry out these violent acts are not radicalised overnight.

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