Warisan rep files police report over delayed RM31b oil and gas project
In his report filed at the Sandakan police station, Chong claimed that his inspection of the site alongside Sri Tanjong assemblyperson Justin Wong on June 10 showed no visible construction activity.
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Beware of fake ‘Datuk Seri' scammers, warns MCA complaints chief
KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been warned to remain vigilant against individuals falsely claiming to hold the title of 'Datuk Seri' to lure victims into investing in fraudulent schemes. MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong said his office has received six reports involving such scams, including one victim who claimed to have lost RM400,000. 'We received reports and a photo of a man claiming to be a Datuk Seri and an 'Ahli Istana Anak Angkat' written on top of his name. 'We've checked with the Palace and there is no such title. It's completely fabricated. 'The complainants lost so much money - the amount varies, with one person investing RM400,000. One of the complainants is herself a Datin,' he said during a press conference at Wisma MCA here on Friday (July 25). Chong said the scammer in question is soliciting investments in an illegal financial scheme. 'After we interviewed the victims, they admitted they were misled into trusting him because they thought his title was genuine. 'They've now come forward to seek advice from us,' Chong added. The scammer's state of origin remains unknown, but Chong confirmed that a police report has been lodged. There have also been dubious claims made about an alleged quota for such titles. 'As far as we know, no such quota exists,' he said. Chong urged the public to verify the legitimacy of honorific titles through the Bahagian Istiadat dan Urusetia Persidangan Antarabangsa website ( 'Key in the name and if the person truly holds a Datuk title, it will appear. If you're unsure, you can also contact us or the Majlis Datuk-Datuk Malaysia (MDDM) for verification.' He said the Majlis Datuk Persekutuan Malaysia (MDPM) and MDDM are actively addressing this issue, stressing that impersonating titleholders is a serious offence. 'People don't just misuse the 'Datuk' title, but also 'Datuk Seri' and 'Tan Sri'. So far, no scammer has claimed to be a 'Tun' yet,' Chong added. He said MDDM has been pushing for amendments to Act 787 to empower police to take swifter action against individuals using fraudulent titles. 'We've been advocating for this for years. We understand the proposed changes have gone through the Attorney General's Chambers, and though the process is slow, it is progressing.' Chong called on the public to be extra cautious when approached for business deals, particularly by individuals flaunting dubious titles. 'If someone claiming to be a Datuk Seri is asking for money, that's already a red flag.'
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- Borneo Post
Chong seeks urgent parliamentary debate on Batu Kawa stone-throwing incidents
Chong Chieng Jen KUCHING (July 23): Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has submitted an emergency motion to the Dewan Rakyat, seeking an urgent parliamentary debate over repeated stone-throwing incidents along Jalan Batu Kawa here, which have endangered road users over the past six months. Chong, who is DAP Sarawak chairman, said the motion was submitted to the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat pursuant to Standing Order 18 of the Parliament. He revealed the Speaker will decide on Thursday whether the motion will be debated in the House or the Second Chamber, or rejected. 'With the matter now brought to the attention of the Parliament and the federal government, I hope that the matter can be resolved and the true culprit identified and arrested soonest possible,' he said in a statement yesterday. According to Chong, the motion mentioned, amongst others things, that unknown person(s) riding motorcycles, have on numerous occasions, thrown stones at oncoming cars at Jalan Batu Kawa, breaking their windscreens. Despite the police setting up roadblocks and the local council installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras along the affected stretch, he said the culprit continues to evade arrest, and the stone-throwing persists. He added that the issue has gone viral and is widely reported on social media, revealing the incompetence on the part of the government to protect safety of its citizens. 'More importantly, road users are now in constant anxiety when travelling up and down that stretch of the road, fearing that at any moment a stone will smash through their windscreen when they are driving on the road. 'This is a specific matter that affects public interest and ought to be dealt with urgently before some lives is lost due to such criminal and irresponsible act,' he said.
The Star
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KUALA LUMPUR: An underage girl fell into a trap laid by loan sharks after sharing her naked photos to secure a loan. The girl was forced to borrow from loan sharks after falling prey to a job scam and needed money to clear debts accrued. 'As a result, she borrowed RM1,000 from an online illegal moneylender. 'She was forced to share naked photos of herself as a condition for the loan,' MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Seri Michael Chong told a press conference yesterday. On July 7, the victim's parents fork out RM1,500 to help her repay the loan sharks. However, the loan sharks demanded an additional RM15,000, stating that the repayment was 'too early' and had caused issues with their system. 'They threatened to release her naked photos on social media if the extra money was not paid,' he said. Wanita MCA Beliawanis bureau chief Ivone Low, who was also at the press conference with the girl, said it was possible that the scammers and loan sharks had been in cahoots with each other. 'I believe this happened within an ecosystem. It is a scam plus a loan shark case and the trend shows that they are aiming at youngsters,' she said. Chong said he had received at least three extortion cases that involved nude photos this year alone out of the 43 related complaints by women victims. 'This is just the tip of the iceberg,' he said. In another case, a 24-year-old woman was duped into borrowing money from loan sharks for fees to claim the prize money from a lottery win. The victim, who wished to be known as Leong, said she had to borrow money from seven loan sharks to pay the fees by a supposed 'master' who promised her that he could help her win a lottery in Singapore. 'On June 22, the master told the woman that one of his followers had purchased a lottery ticket in Singapore on her behalf. 'She paid RM1,600 for the lottery and was later told that she had won RM1,760,000,' he said. However, Chong said the woman was later informed by the master that the money was stuck due to investigations into his bank account by the authorities. 'The master told her to help him pay part of his tax payments so that her 'winnings' can be sent over to her later,' he said, adding that the victim then paid RM8,000 before paying another RM4,000.
