COURTESY VISIT AND UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES WITH UUM

On Wednesday, 16 April 2025, the Director General of SEARCCT paid a courtesy visit to Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), where she was warmly received by Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohd Faad Sakdan, Vice Chancellor of UUM. The visit aimed to strengthen strategic academic collaboration in the shared mission of addressing terrorism and violent extremism in the region.

In conjunction with the visit, SEARCCT and the College of Law, Government and International Studies (COLGIS) organised a University Lecture Series (ULS) titled “Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism in Malaysia.”

The forum featured panellists:

• Mr. Kennimrod Sariburaja, Director of Research and Publications, SEARCCT
• Dr. Mukhriz Mat Rus, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, COLGIS

Mr. Kennimrod provided an overview of the evolution and current trends in terrorism, both globally and within Southeast Asia, while Dr. Mukhriz offered insightful perspectives on legal frameworks and challenges in counter-terrorism legislation in Malaysia.

This ULS session fostered meaningful academic exchange and contributed to SEARCCT’s mission of promoting a whole-of-society approach in countering terrorism through knowledge sharing and inter-institutional collaboration.

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