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Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
HRF demands reinstating VSP's terminated contract workers
Visakhapatnam: Expressing solidarity with agitating contract workers of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant who were terminated, the Human Rights Forum (HRF) demanded reinstating all the 3,000 of them with immediate effect. HRF AP state president KV Jagannadha Rao and HRF AP and TG coordination committee member VS Krishna emphasised that the management must abandon attempts to terminate a further 1,800 contract workers. 'We condemn the management's use of police to intimidate workers instead of engaging in dialogue and seeking democratic resolution of issues raised by them. Resorting to fear tactics instead of negotiation, particularly when production at the plant is being affected, is unacceptable,' they stressed. Contract workers are the backbone of daily operations at the plant but they continue to be denied basic rights, job security and dignity at the workplace. Their persistent demands for regularisation and fair wages remain to be unmet, the HRF representatives expressed concern. The Central government is orchestrating a systematic conspiracy to privatise the steel plant by granting Rs.11,440 crore package, waiving GST and other dues and making the plant lucrative for the private players, Jagannadha Rao and Krishna stated. 'We condemn this attempt to hand over a precious industrial asset built on the sacrifice of 32 lives and voluntary land donation by people belonging to 69 villages to corporate interests on a platter,' they said. In the 40-year history of the VSP, such intimidation tactics and huge police deployment were never witnessed. The suspension of protesting workers and the issuance of show-cause notices, the HRF representatives said, were in direct violation of the Industrial Disputes Act of 1948. HRF calls for immediate stoppage of punitive actions by the management and a democratic and peaceful resolution of grievances of employees and contract workers at the VSP and attempts to privatise the steel plant are halted.
The Sun
08-05-2025
- The Sun
Dentist loses RM300,440 to online job scam
GEORGE TOWN: A dentist lost RM300,440 after falling victim to a scam syndicate offering a non-existent job. Timur Laut police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the 72-year-old victim was duped after receiving a WhatsApp message on Feb 28 from an unknown number offering an online job opportunity through the 'JEM Abundance Store (JBS)' app, which promised returns of up to 15 per cent. 'The victim accepted the offer and was instructed to make payments purportedly to cover the cost of items ordered by customers. The suspect also directed the victim to register a business account via the JBS Shop app provided,' he said in a statement tonight. Abdul Rozak said the victim made 17 transactions amounting to RM300,440 into 11 bank accounts between March 10 and April 17. He said the victim grew suspicious after failing to receive any promised returns and decided to stop making payments when the suspect demanded more money. 'The victim later lodged a police report. Investigations are ongoing, including efforts to identify and trace the syndicate involved. 'The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating,' he added.
The Star
08-05-2025
- The Star
Dentist loses RM300,440 to online job scam
GEORGE TOWN: A dentist lost RM300,440 after falling victim to a scam syndicate offering a non-existent job. Timur Laut police chief ACP Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the 72-year-old victim was duped after receiving a WhatsApp message on Feb 28 from an unknown number offering an online job opportunity through an app, which promised returns of up to 15%. "The victim accepted the offer and was instructed to make payments purportedly to cover the cost of items ordered by customers. The suspect also directed the victim to register a business account via the JBS Shop app provided," he said in a statement on Thursday (May 8). Abdul Rozak said the victim made 17 transactions amounting to RM300,440 into 11 bank accounts from March 10 to April 17. He stated that the victim became suspicious after not receiving any of the promised returns. He chose to stop making payments when the suspect requested more money. "The victim later lodged a police report. Investigations are ongoing, including efforts to identify and trace the syndicate involved. "The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating," he added. – Bernama
New Straits Times
08-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Dentist loses RM300,000 in job scam
GEORGE TOWN: A 72-year-old dentist lost RM300,440 after falling victim to a non-existent job offer scam. Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the dentist's ordeal began on Feb 28, when the victim received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number offering an online job opportunity through the "Jem Abundance Store (JBS)" application. The victim was promised a profit of up to 15 per cent. "The victim agreed to the job offer and was asked to withdraw money to cover the cost of items ordered by customers. "The victim was also instructed to register a business account through the JBS Shop application provided by the suspect. "Between March 10 and April 17, the victim transferred a total of RM300,440 from their personal account to 11 different bank accounts, across 17 transactions," he said in a statement tonight. Abdul Rozak said the victim later realised no profits had been received and that the suspect continued to demand additional payments. "The victim refused to make the additional payments, suspecting it to be a scam. "The victim then lodged a police report to enable further investigation," he added. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. The offence carries a maximum penalty of ten years' jail, whipping, and a fine. Penang has reported several scam cases in recent weeks.
Herald Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- Herald Sun
‘I bought 6 homes in Italy for $1 each'
'I bought 6 homes for $1 each'. Picture: A US woman has revealed how she snapped up six properties in Italy for the bargain price of $1.06 ($AU1.65) each and transformed them into dream homes. Rubia Daniels, who is originally from Brazil but lives in San Francisco, purchased six crumbling houses in 2019 in Mussomeli, a centuries-old hill town in Sicily, through a local initiative that aims to breathe new life into abandoned real estate, according to SWNS. The houses came with a catch: they were in various states of ruin, with some missing roofs and lacking basic infrastructure. 'I packed six suitcases of all my tools and a generator,' Ms Daniels recalled to the outlet. The 51-year-old planning consultant flew out with her husband and brother-in-law to collect the deeds, having spent a total of about $US25,440 ($A39,600) after administrative fees and agency costs, the New York Post reports. MORE: I bought my 'dream' home, it was a DISASTER Huge twist: Woman pays $1 in wild home sale 'I save $3k a month living in a bin' Rubia Daniels bought six abandoned homes in Italy for just $1.06 each. Picture: The homes are located in Mussomeli — a hilltop town in Sicily. Picture: The properties were in disrepair — some with collapsed roofs and lacking basic utilities. Picture: Despite the dilapidated conditions, the mum-of-three felt at ease with the undertaking. 'I'm comfortable with the idea of transforming things and breaking walls,' she said. 'For example, my husband panics when he sees me eyeing up projects like this, but for me it's just a combination of excitement and joy.' The first property, which was completely collapsed, is now fully renovated. It 'has a beautiful marble bedroom,' she said. The restoration cost her approximately $US63,600 ($A98,850) and she hopes it will require no further work 'for 50 years'. Her vision extends beyond family homes. One of the six properties is earmarked as a future wellness retreat offering yoga and meditation classes. 'It would be nice to give back to the community this way,' she said. A kitchen. Picture: A bedroom. Picture: A bathroom. Picture: One of six homes. Picture: Ms Daniels also furnished the properties using local vendors — installing everything from sinks to flooring sourced nearby. 'We wanted to do it with the community in mind,' she explained. 'We love it here — it's much nicer than California.' What drew her to Mussomeli wasn't just the bargain prices, but the way of life. 'Nobody is rushing around, everything is affordable,' she said. 'A coffee and a croissant costs €1.50. In California, it's a very stressful environment and everything is so superficial.' Now, her two aunts, aged 70 and 82, plan to retire in the hilltop town permanently. And while her project initially raised eyebrows back home, the once-overlooked Sicilian village has gained international attention. At least 30 people are looking at one home now, she said, explaining how the influx initiative has grown in popularity. For Ms Daniels, the appeal was clear from the start: 'You're getting the house basically for free and you can turn that into whatever you desire'. Parts of this story first appeared in the New York Post and was republished with permission. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox. MORE: Iconic Carlton restaurant up for grabs Elite school buys Aus jail for $2.6m $250k man cave: Inside Aus' ultimate tradie dream home
