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The aim of this research paper done is to study the problems of gangsterism among the Indian Youth at Butterworth, Penang. According to the statistic issued by Police Headquaters of Penang shows that a total of 20 cases recorded in 2014 increased to 29 cases in 2018, an increment of 68.97%. Moreover, as of May 2019, 21 cases have been recorded (Police Headquaters of Penang, 2019). Therefore, this study enlightens on gangsterism that took place among the Indians youth in Butterworth, Penang. The objectives of this study are to know the types of gangsterism, analyse the main reasons on why Indians youth joining in gangsterism and suggest the suitable approaches on the ways to overcome gangsterism problem among the Indian youth in Butterworth. A qualitative method was chosen by the researcher whereby interviews took place to answer structured questions regarding gangsterism issues. Hence, the researcher carried out interview sessions with eight respondents consisting of three gangsters, a lawyer, a police, a school counsellor, a chairperson of Taman Puyu Neighourbood and a former prisoner’s dad. Transcriptions are done once the interviewee’s results are obtained and the discussion begun. Delphi technique was applied to get an agreement on experts’ opinion. The overall analysis reveals that due to parents’ failure in controlling their kids leads to Indian youths involve in gangsterism. Hence, it is crystal clear that the role of parents and authorities are crucial to overcome this gangsterism issues among the Indian youths at Butterworth, Penang.
Journal Articles
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Online Newspapers Articles
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Thesis
Manimala, K. (2014). Perlakuan tingkah laku delinkuen dalam kalangan pelajar India. (tesis master). Tanjong Malim: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Zaidi, N. (2014). Gengsterisme dalam kalangan pelajar di empat buah sekolah menengah daerah Kepala Batas. (tesis master). Tanjong Malim: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Journal Articles
Pierre, H., & Sven, P. (2010). Organized crime and gang violence in National & International Law. International Review of the Red Cross 92(878), 407- 436.
Irdayanti, M. N., Mustapha, R., & Yusoff, A. (2015). Membangunkan Instrumen Kepimpinan Dalam Sistem Pendidikan Teknik Dan Vokasional: Penggunaan Teknik Delphi Terubah Suai 41-47. Jurnal Pengukuran Kualiti dan Analisis.
Tan, C. C., Rohana, Y., & Abiddin, N. Z. (2016). Tinjauan Permasalahan Akhlak Belia di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi dalam Mimbar Pendidikan: Jurnal Indonesia untuk Kajian Pendidikan, Vol.1(2) September 2016 . Bandung: Indonesia University of Education Press, 161-177.
Online Newspapers Articles
The Star. (2013). Names of local gang leaders made public. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2013/09/06/police-release-names-of-gangs
Bernama. (2015,). Malaysia masih negara contoh hubungan kaum harmonis. Berita Harian. Retrieved from https://www.bharian.com.my/node/35574
Malay mail. (2015). Cops on hunt for ‘Indian thug gang’ members behind Penang shootings. Retrieved from
https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2015/04/10/cops-on-hunt-for-indian-thug- gang-members-behind-penang-shootings/876009
Thesis
Manimala, K. (2014). Perlakuan tingkah laku delinkuen dalam kalangan pelajar India. (tesis master). Tanjong Malim: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Zaidi, N. (2014). Gengsterisme dalam kalangan pelajar di empat buah sekolah menengah daerah Kepala Batas. (tesis master). Tanjong Malim: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
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To Cite this Article: Morgan, J., & Suhaili, S. (2020). Gangsterism among Indian Youth in Penang. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 9(2), 259–268.
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