SEARCCT’s Public Awareness Lecture at Yayasan Hasanah

On August 19, 2024, Mr. Kennimrod Sariburaja, Director of the Research and Publications Division at the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT), was invited by Yayasan Hasanah to deliver a public awareness lecture to Malaysian undergraduates and postgraduates sponsored by the foundation. These students are preparing to pursue their studies in Canada, the United […]
University Lecture Series (ULS) at Kolej Matrikulasi Labuan (KML)

On August 15, 2024, the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) collaborated with Labuan Matriculation College (KML) to host a University Lecture Series (ULS). Ms. Siti Aisyah Tajari, a Research Officer from SEARCCT’s Research and Publications Division, delivered an insightful lecture titled “Introduction to Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Malaysia.” The session was designed to […]
Policymaker & Practitioner Research Workshop: Understanding & Preventing Extremism & Violent Extremism Online in South East Asia

The Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT), in partnership with the Hedayah Center, co-organized a workshop on August 7, 2024, at the Melia Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. This half-day event was a component of Hedayah Center’s research initiative titled ‘Understanding and Preventing Extremism and Violent Extremism Online in Southeast Asia.’ The workshop aimed to […]
SEARCCT Public Lecture: PETRONAS

On June 27, 2024, SEARCCT was invited by Group Security Petronas to deliver a webinar titled “Online Gaming Extremism: Play or Be Played?” The session was attended by approximately 150 Petronas staff members. Mr. Kennimrod Sariburaja, Director of Research and Publications, discussed the terrorism landscape and counter-terrorism efforts in Malaysia while, Ms. Nurul Hidayah Mohd […]
University Lecture Series (ULS): Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

On June 19, 2024, SEARCCT, in collaboration with the Faculty of Law at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), organised SEARCCT’s University Lecture Series (ULS). The lecture, titled “Perundangan dan Pencegahan Keganasan,” featured distinguished speakers including DCP Puan Normah Ishak, Principal Assistant Director of the Special Branch (E8), the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP); Prof. Dr. Salawati Mat […]
Wacana Kelestarian, Keselamatan, Perpaduan dan Keharmonian, Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan Peringkat Kebangsaan 2024

In May, SEARCCT was invited to panel on the ‘Wacana Kelestarian Keselamatan, Perpaduan dan Keharmonian’ which was held in conjunction with Sambutan Minggu Perpaduan 2024 Peringkat Kebangsaan. SEARCCT was represented by Mr. Kennimrod Sariburaja, Director of Research and Publications Division. The panel discussion also included representatives from the Special Branch (E8) of PDRM, and the […]
University Lecture Series (ULS): Asia Pacific University (APU)

SEARCCT and the International Relations Department of the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) co-organised SEARCCT’s University Lecture Series (ULS) on 16 May 2024. A lecture titled ‘Exploitation of Gaming Spaces by Extremists’ was delivered by Ms. Nurul Hidayah Mohd Noar. The presentation aimed to raise awareness on some of the ways extremists […]
University Lecture Series: Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)

On 13 May 2024, the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT), in collaboration with the Faculty of Defense Studies and Management (FPPP) at the National Defense University of Malaysia (UPNM), organised the SEARCCT University Lecture Series (ULS). Mr. Muhammad Afiq Bin Ismaizam, a Research Officer from the Research and Publication Division, delivered a lecture […]
Exploring Gamers’ Perspectives: Focus Group Discussion with Gaming Community

SEARCCT held a focus group discussion with five members of the Asia Pacific University’s Esports Club on 7 May 2024. The aim of the discussion was to better understand gamers’ experiences in gaming spaces, as well as to explore practical PCVE approaches within the space. The discussion was moderated by Ms. Nurul Hidayah Binti Mohd Noar from […]
Courtesy Visit to Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS)

On April 4, 2024, the Director-General of the Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT), YBhg. Dato’ Ganeson Sivagurunathan, along with his delegation, paid a courtesy visit to the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS). The Chief Executive of MiDAS, Major General Dato’ Hj Ya’cob bin Hj Samiran, and senior officers from MiDAS warmly […]