PDRM to seek Interpol's help to locate Jocelyn Chia - IGP

Bernama

Jun 13, 2023
Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani is seeking to find out the full identity and current whereabouts of Jocelyn Chia. - Twitter/JocelynChia

PDRM to seek Interpol's help to locate Jocelyn Chia - IGP

Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani is seeking to find out the full identity and current whereabouts of Jocelyn Chia. - Twitter/JocelynChia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police will be seeking Interpol's assistance to find out the full identity and current whereabouts of comedian Jocelyn Chia, says said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

He said the request would be made tomorrow so that further investigations could be carried out under Section 504/505(c) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Acryl Sani was speaking to reporters after the Hospital Visit programme in conjunction with the 216th Police Day celebrations at the Tunku Ampuan Besar Tuanku Aishah Rohani Hospital, UKM Specialists Children Hospital, Cheras today.

He said the police had also applied to the Malaysian Multimedia Communications Commission (MCMC) for user profiling to help with investigations into the social media accounts used by the comedian.

"We (police) have also transcribed the suspect's speech from the video clip," he said.

Last Saturday, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail described the jokes made by comedian Jocelyn Chia on belittling Malaysia and making fun of the MH370 tragedy as insensitive and offensive.

Recently, Chia's video went viral when she performed a comedy skit, entitled 'Singapore vs Malaysia', mocking the tragedy of the missing plane, in addition to making offensive jokes which drew the outrage of some Malaysians.

-- BERNAMA

Customs offer reward for information that leads to arrests of criminals

Bernama

Jun 13, 2023
Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan at the media conference after officiating the meeting of the main committee of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance programme here today. - Facebook/KP Kastam Malaysia

Customs offer reward for information that leads to arrests of criminals

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan at the media conference after officiating the meeting of the main committee of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance programme here today. - Facebook/KP Kastam Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) is offering a reward to members of the public with information that leads to the arrests of syndicates or individuals involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking, says Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

He said, however, the offer does not apply to customs personnel because it is part of their job.

He said this during a media conference after officiating the meeting of the main committee of the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) compliance programme here today.

It was reported that JKDM seized 454 kg of drugs worth nearly RM70 million in three raids mounted in Port Klang and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Air Cargo Complex, Sepang earlier this month following the information it received from the Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia regarding the drugs-filled container which was making its way from South America to a country in South Asia.

On the drug smuggling case from Port Klang to Brisbane, Australia, Ahmad said the incident gave Malaysia a bad name.

"The government views the matter involving this loophole that led to the incident, seriously," he said, adding that the JKDM needs to improve monitoring, intelligence and sharing of information to curb the activities of drug trafficking syndicates passing through the country.

The media reported that Australian authorities seized 336 kg of drugs believed to be heroin estimated to be worth AUD268.8 million (RM789.56 million) from a shipping container from Malaysia to Brisbane on March 13.

Meanwhile, on the AEO, Ahmad said a total of 136 companies have obtained AEO accreditation from JKDM from 2022 until May this year, adding that it targeted 41 new companies to be accredited this year.

The National AEO programme aims to facilitate the goods clearance mechanism through integrated trade facilitation, cultivate more transparent corporate governance among stakeholders, and ensure payment of duties and taxes are collected more accurately to increase government revenue.

The initiative was introduced by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) in 2005 and had been implemented by the JKDM since 2010.

-- BERNAMA

Govt agrees to raise living allowance of PSD-sponsored students

Bernama

Jun 13, 2023
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Cakna Madani Program for students sponsored by the JPA at Higher Institutions at the Tun Abdul Razak Chancellor's Hall of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi.

Govt agrees to raise living allowance of PSD-sponsored students

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Cakna Madani Program for students sponsored by the JPA at Higher Institutions at the Tun Abdul Razak Chancellor's Hall of the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Bangi. - Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR

BANGI: The government has agreed to raise the living allowance (ESH) of Public Service Department (PSD) sponsored students for preparatory level up to advanced degrees both locally and abroad.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase in the allowance would be enjoyed by students from July 1.

"The government has agreed that students will be receiving an additional RM100 (for PSD-sponsored students in the country).

"But spend prudently, do not waste, do not smoke vape. Think of 'halal' needs as I help because students are having problems with buying food, and books, so it will be a waste if not used wisely," he said.

He was speaking at a MADANI Engagement Session with the Prime Minister with PSD-sponsored students of institutions of higher learning at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), near here.

Meanwhile in a statement today, Anwar said the allowance increase involved 15 per cent of ESH for PSD-sponsored overseas students except for first-degree students in the United Kingdom (UK) whose ESH was raised on Nov 7 2022.

In addition, it involves a RM100 increase in ESH per month for domestic PSD-sponsored students according to the level of study.

"This increase in the ESH rate involves an increase in financial implications amounting to about RM52.03 million for six months starting this July which will benefit 43,595 PSD-sponsored students.

"The increase in the ESH rate is one of the government's efforts to deal with the high cost of living, especially for B40 students who live in big cities overseas," he said.

The Prime Minister said this initiative to revise the ESH rate will enable government-sponsored students to focus on achieving academic excellence without thinking about the financial burden of studies, while also ensuring that government-sponsored offers remain relevant and prestigious.

-- BERNAMA

Agong presents instruments of appointment to 16 judges

Bernama

Jun 13, 2023

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today granted an audience and presented the instrument of appointment to 16 judges in a ceremony at Istana Negara here. - BERNAMAAgong presents instruments of appointment to 16 judges

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today granted an audience and presented the instrument of appointment to 16 judges in a ceremony at Istana Negara here. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today granted an audience and presented the instrument of appointment to 16 judges in a ceremony at Istana Negara here.

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah was in attendance.

The ceremony began with the presentation of the instrument of appointment to Federal Court judges Datuk Abu Bakar Jais and Datuk Abdul Karim Abdul Jalil, followed by Court of Appeal judges - Datuk Azmi Ariffin, Datuk Azhahari Kamal Ramli, Datuk S.M Komathy and Datuk Dr Choo Kah Sing.

Also receiving their instruments of appointment were 10 High Court judges, namely Nurulhuda Nur'aini Mohamad Nor, Norliza Othman, Hasbullah Adam, Datuk Seri Shamsulbahri Ibrahim, Roslan Mat Nor, Julia Ibrahim, Datuk Mohd Arief Emran Arifin, Dr John Lee Ken How@Mohammad Johan Lee, Adlin Abdul Majid, and Datuk Mohamad Abazafree Mohd Abbas.

Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah and Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Datuk Abdul Rahman Sebli witnessed the ceremony.

Also present were Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Rampkarpal Singh, Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat and Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim.

-- BERNAMA

'Allah' issue - Anwar reminded all parties not to distort facts, deceive people

Bernama

Jun 13, 2023
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded all parties not to distort the facts pertaining to the use of the word Allah to deceive the people. - BERNAMA

'Allah' issue - Anwar reminded all parties not to distort facts, deceive people

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded all parties not to distort the facts pertaining to the use of the word Allah to deceive the people. - BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reminded all parties not to distort the facts pertaining to the use of the word Allah to deceive the people.

When explaining the allegations that he had misled the Dewan Rakyat on the matter, Anwar stressed that he had not given any contradictory statements in regard to his audience with the Sultan of Selangor last week.

"What the Sultan of Selangor said in his statement (after the audience) was on the matter concerning the Cabinet's decision to seek the Rulers' consent for the word of Allah to be used in Peninsular Malaysia with restrictions for (non-Muslims in Sabah and Sarawak.

"Since there is an amendment, His Majesty suggested that it be scrutinised and clarified to the National Council for Islamic Religious Affairs (MKI) that he himself (the Sultan) could bring it to the Conference of Rulers' meeting.

"So, how is that contradictory? Why do you want to distort the facts? To deceive the people? Please do not lie just for the sake of gaining political mileage," he said during the Minister's Question Time at the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

Anwar said this in reply to Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (PN-Tanjong Karang) who used Standing Order 36(12) to demand for the Prime Minister to be referred to the Rights and Freedom Committee for allegedly making contradictory statements.

Zulkafperi referred to Anwar's statement at the Dewan Rakyat on May 23 denying the allegation that the government did not refer to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong before withdrawing its appeal on the High Cour's decision concerning the use of the word 'Allah'.

According to Zulkafperi, this was because the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah's statement on June 7 implied that the government had not referred the matter to the Conference of Rulers before withdrawing the appeal.

In the statement, the Sultan, as MKI chairman, also called for the issue to be taken to MKI's meeting in August before it is further discussed at the Conference of Rulers' meeting in October.

At the same time, the Prime Minister said the government's decision to withdraw the appeal had been referred to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah through a telephone call he made to the King during the Cabin...

 Eldest of rescued Colombian children pulled sister from plane wreckage

Reuters

Jun 13, 2023 13:15 MYT

Eldest of rescued Colombian children pulled sister from plane wreckage

One of the surviving children from a Cessna 206 plane crash in the thick jungle, holds a surgical glove with a happy face drawn on it, while being transferred to Bogota via air in San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia. - Colombian Air Force/via REUTERS

BOGOTA: The eldest of the four Indigenous children who were missing for more than five weeks in Colombia's southern jungle after a plane crash pulled her youngest sibling from the wreckage, the children's grandfather said on Monday.

The children, aged 1 through 13, survived the May 1 crash that killed their mother and two other adults and were found on Friday in Caqueta province after weeks of searching by the military and Indigenous communities.

The oldest sister, Lesly, whose courage has been hailed by authorities as key to the children's survival, pulled the youngest child, Cristin, from the plane, grandfather Narciso Mucutuy said in videos posted by the defense ministry.

"When she looked and saw that her mother was dead, she saw the feet of her littlest sister where the three dead were and she pulled her out," Mucutuy said at the Bogota military hospital where the children are being treated.

The children spent four days near the wreckage, he said, eating flour that had been onboard, before wandering from the site.

Lesly was exhausted by the time they were rescued, Mucutuy added. The children used large leaves and branches to shelter from the rain, he said, and spent time with one of the military rescue dogs sent to look for them.

The dog, Wilson, remains missing and an operation to find him is ongoing.

The children are recovering satisfactorily, the child welfare agency said, and have been able to see some family members, as well as draw and talk.

"The children are well, they are stable and following their medical treatment," said agency official Adriana Velasquez in a video posted on Twitter.

Rescuers told C...

The accused (left) was brought before the Sessions Court and the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Terengganu on Monday.

June 12, 2023

The accused (left) was brought before the Sessions Court and the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Terengganu on Monday. 

KUALA TERENGGANU: A laborer pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here on Monday to seven charges of raping and beating his three children in incidents between October 2022 and May this year.

The 38-year-old accused made a confession after the charges against him were read before Judge Nooriah Osman.

According to the first charge, the accused is accused of having sex with his 12-year-old child at a house in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus at about 12pm to 1pm in March last year.

For the second charge, the accused is accused of committing the same act on the victim at about 11 am at the same location and date.

For the third charge, the accused is accused of repeating the same act on the victim between 10 and 11 am in December 2022 at the same location.

The accused is accused of committing an offense under Section 377CA of the Penal Code which carries a prison sentence of not less than eight years and not more than 30 years and caning.

The accused also faced allegations of raping his 13-year-old child between 2 and 3 pm at the same location between October and November last year.

He is also accused of repeating the same act against the victim between 2pm in May this year at the same location.

The man was charged under Section 376 (3) of the Penal Code which carries a prison sentence of up to 30 years and is subject to whipping of not less than 10 lashes, if convicted.

In addition, the accused faces two more charges of sodomy under Section 377C of the Penal Code against another of his nine-year-old child.

The act was allegedly committed between 10pm and 6am in February 2022 and around 1pm last March at the same location.

As soon as the accused's plea of not guilty was recorded, the court set July 12 as the date for the re-mention of the case and did not allow the accused to be granted bail.

The case was handled by the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Intan Nor Hilwani Mat Rifin while the accused was not represented by a lawyer.

Meanwhile, in a separate proceeding, the accused faced a charge of beating his 30-year-old wife with a frying pan at the Magistrate's Court, here.

The act was allegedly carried out at their home in Batu Rakit, Kuala Nerus because his wife did not cook breakfast.

The accused is charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code which carries a maximum prison sentence of one year or a fine of RM2,000 or both.

Magistrate Mazrinie Mahmud did not allow the accused to be released on bail and fixed July 12 for the re-mention of the case.

Trumpet International Sdn Bhd are organizing their Japanese festival event titled Nihon Matsuri 2023 for the second time, which aims to showcase the very best of Japanese gastronomy, consisting of Japanese vibrant cities, culture, performing arts, and food.


This is a four days festival that features countless booths consisting of Japanese food, games, and merchandising. Visitors can get to experience true Japan right at this immersive kaleidoscope of enchanting colors and an array of captivating wonders to explore such as shibuya crossing, mesmerizing performance, Japanese workshops, cosplayers and countless of Japanese foods and beverages.


Event Date : 29th June, 30th June, 1st July, 2nd July 2023
Time: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Venue : Car Park B, Stadium Bukit Jalil


Ticket Price :-
RM 20.00 for Adults
RM 10.00 for Children (6 - 12 years) / Senior (60 years old and above) /OKU
RM 50.00 for Adult Unlimited Pass
RM 25.00 for Children Unlimited Pass (6 - 12 years) / Senior (60 years old and above) /OKU


*Children under the age of 6 are permitted FREE entry into the festival if they are accompanied by parents or guardians*
* Every ticket is only valid for a single day entrance except for Unlimited Pass Ticket*

12/06/2023 05:09 PM

IPOH, June 12 (Bernama) -- Police are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who was reported missing since last October in Taman Mas, near Chemor, here.

Ipoh District Police Chief, ACP Yahaya Hassan, said the missing report of the thin fair-skinned woman, Yusshakina Mohd. Zulkepeli, 34, was made by his mother on Oct 21 at Kampung Tawas Police Station, near here.

"The woman does not live with her mother and lives alone and only returns to her house occasionally if there is any celebration or need. 

"The last time his mother was able to contact him was through a phone call on Dec 5," he said when contacted by Bernama.

He said, the woman's mother informed that Yusshakina previously worked in a boutique with her friends and could not be traced until now.

Therefore, the public who find or have information about the individual can contact the investigating officer of the case, Sergeant Major Cheam Aik Theng, at 019-5580986 or the Ipoh District Police Headquarters at 05-2451500.

BERNAMA

 MOHD AZAM DILANTIK KETUA POLIS DAERAH AMPANG JAYA

Timbalan Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk S.Sasikala menyaksikan majlis serah terima tugas Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya di antara SAC Mohamad Farouk Eshak kepada ACP Mohd Azam Ismail di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya.

12/06/2023 06:15 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Jun (Bernama) -- Timbalan Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya ACP Mohd Azam Ismail dilantik sebagai Ketua Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya berkuatkuasa hari ini.

Beliau menggantikan Mohamad Farouk Eshak yang dinaikkan pangkat sebagai SAC dan memegang jawatan Ketua Penolong D7 (Pencegahan Judi, Maksiat dan Gangsterism) Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Bukit Aman.

Majlis serah terima tugas berkenaan disaksikan oleh Timbalan Ketua Polis Selangor Datuk S. Sasikala Devi di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Ampang Jaya, di sini hari ini.

Saya mengucapkan tahniah kepada Mohd Azam daripada Supt sehingga dinaikkan pangkat kepada ACP.

"Jawatan yang diterima ini akan hadir dengan tugas dan tanggungjawab lebih besar dan saya yakin beliau dapat melaksanakan tugas demi memenuhi misi dan visi pasukan polis, kata Sasikala ketika berucap dalam majlis serah terima tugas berkenaan.

-- BERNAMA

National women's soccer player, Intan Serah is now a NYDLFC player


The matter was announced by NYDLFC via its Instagram account on Monday which said Intan had been signed to join the team. - Instagram photo/@intanserah

KUALA LUMPUR: The country's sensational women's soccer player, Intan Serah Anisah Zulgafli has been signed by a soccer club based in New York, United States of America (US), namely New York Dutch Lions FC (NYDLFC).

The matter was announced by NYDLFC via its Instagram account on Monday which said Intan had signed to join the team.

"There was a slight delay because of the visa he needed from the embassy. But now, that's all settled he can start his journey with us! Welcome to New York and we're excited to have you Diamond!" that statement is clear.The name Intan Serah, 24, is no stranger in the national football and futsal arena.

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 Pandelela installed as national unity icon

Bernama

Jun 12, 2023 

Pandelela installed as national unity icon

Datuk Pandelela Rinong, who is from Sarawak, was named the Sarawak State Sports Youth Icon in 2016 and Yakult Sports Icon in 2017. - BERNAMA/Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: National diving queen Datuk Pandelela Rinong has been chosen as a national unity icon recently, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the ministry had installed Pandelela as an icon alongside leaders, artistes and sports legends as part of efforts to strengthen unity among the people.

He was replying to a supplementary question by Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading), who wanted to know if the ministry intended to take up his suggestion to produce a short film on a sports legend to promote unity.

The 29-year-old Pandelela, who is from Sarawak, was named the Sarawak State Sports Youth Icon in 2016 and Yakult Sports Icon in 2017.

Aaron said legendary actor the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, who was made a unity icon, was promoted among youths in Malaysia in an exclusive exhibition on the national movie icon last March.

Meanwhile, he said the National Unity Ministry was not involved in the process of monitoring and editing dramas and films as matters related to film production and shooting come under the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).

He said the granting of approval for a film's content before public screening was the responsibility of the Film Censorship Board (LPF).

Aaron said the ministry's role was to monitor any issues concerning harmony and unity through the e-SEPAKAT system and implement programmes for dialogues or discussions on inter-faith understanding.

"If it is a major issue, a community mediator in the Department of National Unity can be assigned to mediate it.

"If a problem is more serious, it is referred to the relevant authorities such as PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police), MCMC...

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 LHDN NO LONGER ACCEPTS CHECKS, MOPO AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR

RECEIVING DIRECT TAX PAYMENTS

12/06/2023 04:35 PM

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) will gradually no longer accept checks and Money Orders/Postal Orders (MOPO) as receipt instruments for direct tax payments at all IRB Receipt Management Centers (PPTH), Payment Counters Stamp Duty, banks and post offices that are the IRB's payment collection agents, started  last June 1.

The IRB in a statement today said exemptions are however given to income tax payments for advance payments and installments of audit cases, investigations and civil lawsuits using Checks/Post Dated Checks (PDC) that have been submitted to the IRB before 1 August 2023.

According to him, the exemption of the cessation of acceptance of MOPO as a receipt instrument for direct tax payments is also given for the payment of a two percent tax deduction against the payment of commission by the paying company to an agent, distributor or distributor as under Section 107D, Income Tax Act 1967.

The IRB said the payment channels that will be involved in the implementation of the suspension of check acceptance and MOPO are PPTH Payment Counters in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu; bank and Pos Malaysia payment counters that are IRB collection agents; check deposit machines (CDM) at banks that are

collection agents of the IRB; income tax payments sent by post or courier; and the stamp duty payment counter at the Satellite Office or the State Stamp Office.

After 1 August 2023, the IRB said that direct tax payments for PPTH channels, agent banks and post offices using bill numbers or tax identification numbers (TIN) can be carried out through the payment medium of bank draft or cash.

"The medium for Stamp Duty payment at the Stamp Duty Payment Counter at the Satellite Office or State Stamp Office after July 1, 2023 is made using bank drafts only," according to the statement.

According to him direct tax payment can be carried out by using the bill number or TIN through an online payment mediu...

Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny

Bernama

Jun 12, 2023




The Ministry of Health suggests that it be referred to the Special Select Committee for further scrutiny by taking into account the views of all parties, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. - JAPEN

Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill to be referred to Special Select Committee for further scrutiny

The Ministry of Health suggests that it be referred to the Special Select Committee for further scrutiny by taking into account the views of all parties, Dr Zaliha Mustafa said. - JAPEN

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa has recommended that the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 be referred to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health for further scrutiny.

She said the move would be in accordance with Rule 54 (1) of the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat for the committee to make the necessary recommendations, as well as further examine the proposed generational end game (GEG) provisions.

"Based on the engagement session held last June 6 between the Special Selection Committee on Health and Members of Parliament, professional bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), there were requests for some things to be looked into and refined further.

"Therefore, the Ministry of Health suggests that it be referred to the Special Select Committee for further scrutiny by taking into account the views of all parties," she said after tabling the bill for the first reading in the Dewan Rakyat here today.

She said the tabling of the bill for the first reading today, and the proposal to refer the bill to the Special Select Committee for further scrutiny, proved the government's commitment to ensure that the new proposed law could be approved promptly.

Meanwhile, based on the blue bill that was distributed in Parliament today, the bill aims to control the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials, tobacco substitute products and smoking devices, for the sake of public health to create a smoke-free generation.

Clauses 13 and 14 of the bill proposed the prohibition of the sale of tobacco products and smoking substances to person born on Jan 1, 2007, onwards.

The bill provides for a fine of not more than RM20,000 or imprisonment for not more than a year against anyone found selling the products to individuals born from 1 January 2007.

It also provides a fine of not more than RM500 or community service for any individual of the GEG generation who is found to have purchased the products.

-- BERNAMA

Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi (Credit: Malaysian Integrity Institute)

12/06/2023 02:12 PM

PUTRAJAYA, June 12 (Bernama) -- Chief Executive Officer of the Integrity Institute of Malaysia (IIM) Datuk Wan Suraya Wan Mohd Radzi has been appointed as the Auditor General effective tomorrow, Chief Secretary Tan Sri Mohd Zuki Ali announced today.

Mohd Zuki said the appointment was in line with Article 105 (1) of the Federal Constitution and had the approval of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah after consultation with the Council of Rulers.

"His appointment is based on his leadership and extensive experience throughout his 29 years of service in the public service," said Mohd Zuki in a statement.

Wan Suraya previously also served as Secretary General at the Ministry of National Unity and the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development, as well as several capacities at the Ministry of International Trade and Industry including Deputy Secretary General (Strategy & Monitoring).

Wan Suraya replaces Datuk Seri Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid who ended his contract as Auditor General last February.

 

A man was brought before the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court, here on Monday for killing a woman in a shop at a shopping center two weeks ago.

However, no confession was recorded from the accused, Chung King Fung, 32, after the charges were read before Magistrate Lovely Natasha Charles.

The accused also nodded in understanding after the charges were read against him.

According to the charge sheet, the accused between 12 noon and 12.20 noon on May 29, was in a shop in a shopping center in Jalan Haji Saman, where he killed Nurul Ain Silien, 21.

The accused committed an offense punishable under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

The proceedings were conducted by Prosecuting Officer Inspector Kelvan Elson Maik and members of the victim's family accompanied by observer lawyers from Hamid & Co, Nabila Norsahar while the accused were represented by lawyers, Chun Teck Ming and Jul Hamri Jumhani.

The court then fixed the mention of the case on July 11 next after a forensic report was obtained from the Chemistry Department.

The accused is also not allowed to be bailed and remains in Kapayan prison, Kota Kinabalu.

Meanwhile, outside the Kota Kinabalu Court grounds, the victim's mother, Datuk Siti Aminah Jabarkhan confirmed to reporters that the suspect and the victim, her son, did not have a relationship as a fiance.

"They are not engaged, not officially. They have known each other for less than a year," he said.

...

 

PM Anwar ucap takziah atas pemergian Mother Mangalam
Bernama
Jun 12, 2023
Menurut laporan media, Mother Mangalam meninggal dunia pada usia 97 tahun selepas mendapat rawatan di Hospital Assunta, Petaling Jaya. -Facebook The Pure Life Society

KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hari ini mengucapkan takziah kepada keluarga mendiang Presiden Seumur Hidup Pure Life Society Datin Dr Mother A. Mangalam yang meninggal dunia, Sabtu lepas.

 Coldplay announces a 4-night concert in Singapore in January 2024

STRAITS TIMES

June 12, 2023 

Coldplay to play unprecedented four nights at National Stadium in January 2024

British band Coldplay are the first act to perform four nights at Singapore's National Stadium, say concert promoters Live Nation. 

SINGAPORE Coldplay fans in Singapore, your prayers have been answered.

The British band are set to return to perform at the National Stadium on Jan 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2024. According to concert promoters Live Nation, they are the first music act to play four nights at the venue.

Tickets priced from $68 will be available on June 19 for pre-sales and June 20 for general sales via Ticketmaster.

Coldplay will also release a limited number of cheaper tickets dubbed Infinity Tickets, priced at around US$20 (S$27) each, at a later date. The Infinity Tickets are sold only in pairs, and each buyer can purchase only a maximum of two tickets.

The last time the group performed in Singapore in 2017, they played two nights at the National Stadium. More than 100,000 tickets to those two shows were sold out soon after they went on sale.

The upcoming Singapore shows are part of the second leg of the band...

Sembilan individu ditahan terbabit pergaduhan di Maran

Bernama

Jun 12, 2023
Menurut Norzamri , kesemua suspek berusia antara 23 dan 59 tahun itu ditahan bagi membantu siasatan mengikut Seksyen 148 Kanun Keseksaan. - Gambar tular media sosial

Sembilan individu ditahan terbabit pergaduhan di Maran

Menurut Norzamri , kesemua suspek berusia antara 23 dan 59 tahun itu ditahan bagi membantu siasatan mengikut Seksyen 148 Kanun Keseksaan. - Gambar tular media sosial

KUANTAN: Polis menahan sembilan lelaki yang dipercayai terbabit dalam pergaduan di hadapan sebuah premis kedai di Sri Jaya, Maran, kira-kira 86 kilometer dari sini, pada Ahad, seperti dalam satu rakaman video yang tular di media sosial.

Ketua Polis Daerah Maran, DSP Norzamri Abd Rahman, berkata dalam insiden sekitar jam 1 tengah hari itu, tiga suspek mengalami kecederaan ringan dan telah mendapatkan rawatan sebagai pesakit luar di Klinik Kesihatan Maran.

"Siasatan awal mendapati punca pergaduhan akibat salah faham yang mana salah seorang suspek telah meletakkan motosikal di belakang sebuah kereta dan menghalang laluan sehingga berlaku pertengkaran dengan pemandu," katanya, menerusi kenyataan, malam Ahad.







Menurutnya, kesemua suspek berusia antara 23 dan 59 tahun itu ditahan bagi membantu siasatan mengikut Seksyen 148 Kanun Keseksaan.

Sementara itu, Norzamri memohon agar semua pihak tidak membuat sebarang spekulasi yang boleh menggugat ketenteraman awam selain merakamkan penghargaan di atas kerjasama masyarakat sehingga pihaknya dapat menangkap suspek yang dikehendaki.

Terdahulu, tular video berdurasi lebih 20 saat di aplikasi WhatsApp yang memaparkan insiden pergaduhan membabitkan beberapa individu.

-- BERNAMA

 

Spore comedian Kumar slams US comic Jocelyn Chia, apologises to Malaysians

In a video posted to Instagram on Friday, Singaporean comedian Kumar tells stand-up performer Jocelyn Chia to seek help.


SINGAPORE Singaporean comedian Kumar has joined a list of fellow comedians and politicians in criticising the comments made by Jocelyn Chia about Malaysia and a missing Malaysia Airlines plane during one of her stand-up shows.

In a video uploaded to Instagram on Friday, he apologised to Malaysians over Chias comments.

I really think people shouldnt use stand-up comedy as a tool to vent out your anger and hatred. Please learn from this, he said.

Speaking directly to Chia, who was born in the US but raised in Singapore, Kumar said: If youre watching this, I really think you (should) seek help, because you really got some issues.

The 54-year-old comedian added how Singaporeans often visit Malaysia for leisure and work, and in his caption, likened both countries to being brothers and sisters.

Any animosity created is not good for us, he added.



Chia, an American citizen, had joked about the MH370 tragedy during an April 7 stand-up comedy show in New York that poked fun at the rivalry between Singapore and Malaysia.

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In an 89-second video clip of her set posted on Instagram, she said: Now, Malaysia, you all are trying to come around, like, Hey Singapore, youre looking good lah. And were like, I know, but why havent you visited me in 40 years?

And (Malaysias) like, Yeah I tried, but you know, my airplanes cannot fly, she said, to laughter and audible gasps from the crowd.

She added: Why, Malaysia Airlines going missing not funny huh? Some jokes dont land.


Flight MH370 left Kuala Lumpur for Beijing in March 2014 but never arrived. To date, the plane, with 227 passengers and 12 crew members, has not been located.

Other Singaporean entertainers such as Selena Tan and Sebastian Tan, and UFM100.3 radio DJ Huang Wenhong had also weighed in on the issue.

Speaking to Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao, Sebastian Tan described Chias comments as vulgar and disrespectful to the victims and families of the MH370 tragedy, while Huang said it was despicable for Chia to use the grief of others for her own benefit.

Actress Selena Tan told the Chinese Daily that comedy is about making observations about real but sensitive issues, which is why there is often a fine line between funny...

 

Akibat langgar lampu isyarat, nyawa 'rider' hampir melayang di simpang panas Berek 12 Kota Bharu

SEORANG penunggang motosikal dipercayai cedera selepas dirempuh sebuah motosikal yang ditunggang oleh pengguna jalan raya yang tidak bertanggungjawab pada Khamis.

Melalui maklumat awal yang dikongsikan di sosial media, kejadian itu berlaku pada pukul 10.13 malam Khamis di Persimpangan Berek 12, Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

Menerusi video berdurasi kurang seminit itu, keadaan jalan raya pada waktu berkenaan agak lengang.

Melalui rakaman kamera litar tertutup (CCTV) di kawasan tersebut memaparkan penunggang motosikal berkenaan melanggar lampu isyarat merah sebelum terbabit kemalangan dengan motosikal mangsa yang dipercayai ingin membuat pusingan U.

Kemalangan itu mengakibatkan mangsa terjatuh, namun tidak dapat dipastikan kecederaannya.

Akibat daripada rempuhan itu juga, penunggang motosikal yang melanggar lampu isyarat itu dilihat tercampak ke sebelah kiri jalan.

Maklumat awal yang dikongsikan seorang warga maya, Yousoff memaklumkan kedua-dua penunggang motosikal selamat.

"Dengar cerita, dua-dua selamat tapi tak tahulah cedera parah atau tidak lelaki yang langgar lampu merah itu. Padah langgar lampu isyarat, tak sayang nyawa langsung," tulisnya.

Sementara itu, PokTeh Shah pula berkata, insiden seperti itu bukanlah kali pertama berlaku melibatkan motosikal atau kenderaan yang lain.

"Kawasan 'panas' ini, selalu sangat kemalangan di sini. Setiap minggu ada sahaja yang kemalangan, salah manusia atau sememangnya ada 'sesuatu' yang mistik?," katanya.

Setakat berita ini ditulis, belum ada sebarang kenyataan yang dikeluarkan oleh pihak berkuasa.

Untuk rekod, kesalahan melanggar lampu isyarat merah boleh dikenakan denda kompaun sehingga RM300 di bawah Kaedah 17 dalam Kaedah-Kaedah Isyarat Lalu Lintas (LN 167/1959). Majoriti

Pemandu wanita sakit dada masuk laluan bertentang punca kemalangan enam kenderaan

Bernama

Jun 11, 2023
Polis berkata kemalangan yang berlaku pada 9 pagi melibatkan tiga kereta dan tiga motosikal itu telah menyebabkan dua mangsa mengalami kecederaan parah. - Foto Sinar Harian

Pemandu wanita sakit dada masuk laluan bertentang punca kemalangan enam kenderaan

Polis berkata kemalangan yang berlaku pada 9 pagi melibatkan tiga kereta dan tiga motosikal itu telah menyebabkan dua mangsa mengalami kecederaan parah. - Foto Sinar Harian

BALIK PULAU: Seorang wanita yang mengalami sakit dada ketika memandu telah hilang kawalan sehingga masuk ke laluan bertentangan dan menyebabkan kemalangan membabitkan enam kenderaan di Jalan Balik Pulau, di sini hari ini.

Ketua Polis Daerah Barat Daya Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal berkata kemalangan yang berlaku pada 9 pagi melibatkan tiga kereta dan tiga motosikal itu telah menyebabkan dua mangsa mengalami kecederaan parah.

"Siasatan awal mendapati kemalangan itu berlaku apabila pemandu wanita berusia 59 tahun yang mengalami sakit dada, dari arah pekan Balik Pulau telah memasuki ke laluan bertentangan dan bertembung dengan sebuah kereta dari Simpang Empat.

"Tiga motosikal tidak sempat mengelak dengan sebuah daripadanya (motosikal) telah terbabas dan melanggar sebuah lagi kereta yang diletakkan di kawasan parkir kedai makan tomyam di situ," katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.

Beliau berkata kemalangan itu telah menyebabkan dua orang cedera parah, dua berada di zon kuning, dua di zon hijau serta seorang lagi tidak mengalami kecederaan dan kesemua mereka sedang dirawat di Unit Kecemasan Hospital Balik Pulau.

Kamarul Rizal berkata pihaknya sedang menjalankan siasatan lanjut dan kes itu disiasat menurut Seksyen 43 Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987.

Terdahulu, tular video di lokasi kejadian kemalangan yang turut memaparkan seorang wanita sedang mengalami sakit dada manakala seorang mangsa lelaki dalam keadaan terbaring di dalam parit tepi jalan berkenaan.

Sementara itu, dalam perkembangan lain beliau berkata polis menahan sembilan individu yang positif dan memiliki dadah dalam Op Noda yang dijalankan di pusat hiburan di sini.

"Dalam operasi bermula tengah malam semalam itu, pihaknya menahan sembilan pengunjung pusat hiburan dan kesemua mereka disiasat menurut Seksyen 12(2) dan Seksyen 15(1)(a) Akta Dadah Berbahaya 1952," katanya.

Kamarul Rizal berkata pemeriksaan di pusat-pusat hiburan di daerah Barat Daya akan terus dijalankan dari semasa ke semasa bagi mengesan suspek-suspek jenayah dan penyalahgunaan dadah.

-- BERNAMA

'Kopi pelangsing' punca atlet gagal doping

Astro Arena

Jun 12, 2023
ZAKI: Apa-apa ubat yang menjanjikan keputusan yang segera sememangnya mengandungi bahan-bahan terlarang

'Kopi pelangsing' punca atlet gagal doping

ZAKI: Apa-apa ubat yang menjanjikan keputusan yang segera sememangnya mengandungi bahan-bahan terlarang. - Gambar fail ARENA

KETUA jurulatih olahraga negara, Zaki Sadri, menggesa setiap atlet supaya buat rujukan terlebih dahulu sebelum mengambil sebarang makanan atau produk tambahan.

Jelas Zaki, satu kerugian buat mana-mana atlet jika gagal menjalani ujian doping ditambah pula makan tambahan yang diambil tidak memberikan sebarang kesan tambahan buat prestasi mereka.

Ini susulan daripada seorang atlet olahraga negara disahkan gagal ujian doping semasa Kejohanan Trek dan Balapan Kesatuan Olahraga Malaysia (KOM) 2023 Februari lalu.

Agensi Anti Doping Malaysia (ADAMAS) mengesahkan atlet terbabit telah didapati positif menggunakan bahan terlarang jenis sibutramine menerusi laporan dari sampel ujian makmal Anti Doping Doha, Qatar.

Atlet berkenaan juga difahamkan mengambil produk minuman berasaskan kopi dengan tujuan untuk menurunkan berat badan.

Atlet akan digantung sementara daripada menyertai sebarang kejohanan atau pertandingan sehingga proses pendengaran diumumkan kelak.

"Selepas mendapatkan maklumat, atlet mengambil bahan ini bukanlah demi prestasi, ia adalah makanan tambahan untuk kecantikan dan mengurangkan berat badan," kata Zaki.

"Bahan yang diambil telah dijual secara terbuka dan ia tidak sepatutnya diambil oleh atlet. Sekiranya tidak pasti dengan bahan yang mahu diambil, mereka seharusnya mendapatkan khidmat nasihat terlebih dahulu kepada Institut Sukan Negara ataupun jurulatih masing-masing.

"Apa-apa ubat yang menjanjikan keputusan yang segera sememangnya mengandungi bahan-bahan terlarang."

 

Simpanan KWSP dan peribadi lesap, wanita rugi hampir RM1.2 juta

Bernama

Jun 11, 2023

Seorang wanita berusia 55 tahun mengalami kerugian RM1.18 juta apabila menjadi mangsa penipuan penyamaran menerusi panggilan telefon.




Simpanan KWSP dan peribadi lesap, wanita rugi hampir RM1.2 juta

Seorang wanita berusia 55 tahun mengalami kerugian RM1.18 juta apabila menjadi mangsa penipuan penyamaran menerusi panggilan telefon. - Gambar hiasan

KUCHING: Seorang wanita berusia 55 tahun mengalami kerugian RM1.18 juta apabila menjadi mangsa penipuan penyamaran menerusi panggilan telefon akibat terpedaya dengan dakwaan kononnya dia terlibat dengan jenayah berkaitan pengubahan wang haram.

Menerusi laporan polis yang dibuatnya semalam, pekerja teknologi maklumat di sebuah syarikat swasta di Bintulu itu memaklumkan dia menerima panggilan telefon pada 22 Mei lepas daripada seorang lelaki tidak dikenali dari Putrajaya yang mendakwa mangsa ada mendaftarkan nombor telefon di Kota Kinabalu, Sabah untuk memfitnah Kementerian Kesihatan.

Pesuruhjaya Polis Sarawak Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri berkata panggilan berkenaan kemudian disambungkan kepada dua individu kononnya pegawai berpangkat bernama "Sarjan Wong" dan "Inspektor Khoo" dari Kota Kinabalu yang mengatakan mangsa terlibat dalam jenayah pengubahan wang haram.

"Setelah itu, mangsa dimaklumkan oleh suspek bahawa Bank Negara mahu memeriksa wang mangsa dan mangsa dikehendaki membuka akaun bank baharu atas nama mangsa dan memindahkan wang milik mangsa ke akaun baharu itu bagi tujuan siasatan," katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.

Akibat panik, Mohd Azman berkata mangsa telah membuka tiga akaun bank yang berbeza di Bintulu pada 23 Mei dan 9 Jun serta memindahkan wang daripada akaun Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja dan banknya, masing-masing berjumlah RM881,000 dan RM300,000 ke dalam akaun bank baharu.

Menurutnya, wanita itu turut diarahkan oleh suspek kononnya "lnspektor Khoo" untuk memberikan maklumat akaun bank baharu itu berserta nama pengguna dan kata laluan perbankan dalam talian kepada suspek.

"Mangsa juga dikehendaki untuk mematahkan dan membuang ketiga-tiga kad ATM tersebut. Mangsa hanya menyedari tertipu setelah memberitahu perkara itu kepada suaminya serta menghubungi pihak bank tentang transaksi itu," katanya.

-- BERNAMA

 

True to her word Ella, Malaysia's Ratu Rock  celebrated her 35th anniversary in the music industry with a monumental concert like no other last night. Her second show will be held tonight. Fans from various countries including Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei fill the Axiata Arena Stadium, Bukit Jalil, from end to end, top to bottom and middle (top) including the standing field crowded with people.

The 'Jilid Akhir: Ella Puteri Kota' concert which took place on Saturday night at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil made history. Her two day concert got in the record books with most concert ticket sold out 10,000 ticket in 24 hour by Malaysia Book of Records.

Ella or Nor Zila Aminuddin, 56, said, as an entertainer she was excited by the extraordinary response of the audience present and support for her

Ella announced that she will hold another concert after this.

Ella said, this is not her last concert as it was hyped before and will continue to entertain fans as long as allowed....

 Budak lelaki 11 tahun tular pandu kereta ditahan

Bernama

Jun 11, 2023
Tindakan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 11 tahun memandu kereta milik bapanya di Jalan Banting-Pandamaran, Klang Jumaat lepas, mengundang padah apabila ditahan polis hari ini.

Budak lelaki 11 tahun tular pandu kereta ditahan

Tindakan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 11 tahun memandu kereta milik bapanya di Jalan Banting-Pandamaran, Klang Jumaat lepas, mengundang padah apabila ditahan polis hari ini. - Foto Sinar Harian/media sosial

SHAH ALAM: Tindakan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 11 tahun memandu kereta milik bapanya di Jalan Banting-Pandamaran, Klang Jumaat lepas, mengundang padah apabila ditahan polis hari ini.

Ketua Polis Daerah Klang Selatan ACP Cha Hoong Fong berkata pihak polis turut menahan bapa kanak-kanak terbabit berumur 49 tahun di sebuah rumah di Pandamaran dekat sini pada pukul 1.15 tengah hari tadi.

Beliau berkata pihaknya menerusi Bahagian Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik, Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Klang Selatan menerima satu klip video yang ditularkan menerusi media sosial berdurasi 1.21 minit.

"Klip berkenaan memaparkan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki memandu sebuah kereta jenis Proton Saga berwarna 'silver' yang dipercayai berlaku pada Jumaat lepas kira-kira pukul 6 petang.

"Bertindak atas maklumat, pihak IPD Klang Selatan membuat serbuan di sebuah rumah di Pandamaran hari ini. Polis menahan pemilik kenderaan dan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki yang dipercayai pemandu kereta dalam video yang ditularkan," katanya dalam satu kenyataan hari ini.

Beliau berkata kedua-dua individu serta kenderaan berkenaan kemudian dibawa ke Balai Polis Trafik, IPD Klang Selatan untuk siasatan lanjut.

Cha berkata kes itu disiasat mengikut Seksyen 39(1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan (APJ) 1987 iaitu memandu di bawah umur dan Seksyen 111 APJ 1987 iaitu bersubahat atau membenarkan melakukan kesalahan.

"Siasatan juga dijalankan mengikut Seksyen 31(1)(a) Akta Kanak-Kanak 2001 yang membawa maksud melakukan perbuatan pengabaian atau mendedahkan kanak-kanak secara cuai dengan cara yang mungkin akan menyebabkan mengalami kecederaan fizikal atau emosi," katanya.

Beliau turut menasihati orang ramai agar tidak leka dan sentiasa mengawasi gerak-geri anak masing-masing supaya tidak melakukan tindakan yang boleh mendatangkan bahaya kepada diri sendiri atau harta benda orang lain.

-- BERNAMA

JOHOR SULTAN OWNER OF 'FF 1' NUMBER PLATE

Photo: Facebook Sultan Ibrahim

11/06/2023 03:22 PM

JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- The FF 1 vehicle number plate belongs to the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

The matter was revealed through a post on Sultan Ibrahims official Facebook page today.

Earlier, His Majesty granted an audience to Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

During the audience, Loke presented the FF1 number plate to Sultan Ibrahim, who placed the highest bid.

Vehicle registration number bidding for the special FF series netted a record-high collection of RM34.29 million since the launch of the JPJeBid online application

on April 15, 2019

MOTHER OF SPM HIGH ACHIEVER DIES

Muhammad Syahril Saidi (right)

11/06/2023 12:24 PM

BACHOK, June 11 (Bernama) --  The mother of an excellent student Muhammad Syahril Saidi, 18, who obtained  11As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, died yesterday.

Principal of Sekolah Menengah Ugama (A) Darul Iman, Noor Ruziana Ismail, when confirming the matter, said Tuan Faridah Tuan Ismail, 53, breathed her last at about 8.45 pm and the funeral prayers will be held at Masjid al-Qudus, Kandis at 10 am today.

On behalf of the school, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Muhammad Syahril and insya-Allah, we will provide donations or assistance to him based on what he needs, she told Bernama when contacted.

The story of Muhammad Syahril went viral when he couldnt pick up his SPM results as he was caring for his bedridden mother, who had been ill since 2019, and his teachers came to his home to deliver his outstanding results.

-- BERNAMA

BEST FBKL: So sad to hear this, our sincere condolences to Syahril and family.

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 IMIGRESEN INDONESIA, MALAYSIA CARI PENYELESAIAN ISU PATI

Kredit : Imigresen Indonesia

10/06/2023 04:49 PM

JAKARTA, 10 Jun (Bernama) -- Isu pendatang asing tanpa izin (PATI) warga Indonesia menjadi agenda utama pertemuan antara Imigresen Indonesia dan Malaysia  baru-baru ini.

Mesyuarat itu dihadiri Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Malaysia Datuk Ruslin Jusoh dan rakan sejawatnya Silmy Karim yang diadakan di Ibu Pejabat Imigresen Malaysia, Putrajaya pada Selasa.

Lawatan ke Imigresen Malaysia bertujuan untuk mencari penyelesaian bagi PATI warga Indonesia yang bekerja supaya boleh menjadi pekerja sah, kata Silmy  dalam satu kenyataan.

Pihaknya bersedia mengeluarkan pasport kepada PATI yang berkerja dan mencadangkan Imigresen Malaysia mengeluarkan  pas kerja dengan prosedur tertentu sehingga mereka mempunyai dokumen lengkap.

Mesyuarat itu turut menyentuh mengenai usaha pencegahan jenayah pemerdagangan manusia.

Menurut kenyataan itu, terdapat 450,000 pekerja Indonesia yang direkodkan kerajaan Malaysia setakat ini, berbanding 1.5 juta pekerja yang direkod Kedutaan Besar Indonesia di Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia telah menghantar pulang 11,000 pekerja Indonesia manakala seramai 309 warga Indonesia masih berada di Depot Tahanan Imigresen Malaysia.

Sebelum menghadiri mesyuarat itu, Silmy sempat meninjau Imigresen Indonesia di Pontianak dan Entikong, Kalimantan Barat yang terletak di sempadan MalaysiaIndonesia pada Isnin.

Beliau turut melawat Kompleks Imigresen, Kastam, Kuarantin dan Keselamatan (ICQS) Tebedu yang merupakan pintu masuk antara Sarawak dan Kalimantan Barat, kira-kira 100 kilometer dari Kuching.

-- BERNAMA

 MOTHER OF MISSING MALAYSIAN IN THAILAND DOESN'T BELIEVE FB VIDEOS

SAYING SHE'S SAFE

10/06/2023 08:24 PM

KULAI, June  10  (Bernama) -- The mother of Chong Sum Yee, 22, who was reported missing  in Chiang Mai, Thailand, does not believe the viral videos of her daughter claiming she is safe and healthy.

Chee Choy Won said this was because the videos were uploaded by a new Facebook account named Moe Aye.

The 50-year-old woman said Sum Yee was also difficult to get in touch with and had been avoiding questions about her whereabouts.

Chee said she managed to contact Sum Yee at 8 pm last night via WhatsApp, and her daughter wanted her to withdraw the police report.

We talked for a few minutes last night, Sum Yee said she was safe and asked us not to look for her and to withdraw the police report but she was talking quite fast, like in a hurry.

Every time I asked her where she was, she didn't answer and repeatedly said she was safe. Im not sure what happened, but (I believe) there is a possibility that she has become a victim of human trafficking or a scam," she told a press conference at the Johor DAP headquarters here today.

The mother of two said she flew to Thailand with her son Chong Jeng Wei, 23, and Johor DAP Political Education director Alan Tee Boon Tsong on June 6 for four days.

However, Chee said the Thai police informed them that there was a possibility that her daughter was in Myanmar, therefore, the Thai and Myanmar police are working

together to trace Sum Yee who was supposed to return to Malaysia on June 7.

Meanwhile, Jeng Wei said he was worried  when his younger sister, who works as a beautician in Kuala Lumpur, told him that she wanted  to go to Thailand alone because she had never travelled abroad alone. 

He said they were getting more worried when Sum Yee said it was for work, which had been denied by the employer.

The three videos were posted by an unknown Facebook user named 'Moe Aye' in the comment section of a post made by her mother.

In two of the video...