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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Job scams a key issue under Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair in 2025, has pledged to take decisive action against transnational job scam syndicates, placing the issue at the forefront of its regional agenda. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, in a statement on Friday said it takes the issue of job scam syndicates seriously. The ministry expressed its sincere appreciation to the Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) as well as other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the media, for their continued efforts in drawing attention to the plight of Malaysians who have fallen victim to job scam syndicates across the region. 'Malaysia remains fully committed to working closely with ASEAN counterparts and all relevant stakeholders, including civil society, to strengthen preventive measures, enhance regional collaboration, and ensure protection for all victims,' added the statement. The Foreign Ministry said it has taken concrete steps to raise the matter with fellow ASEAN Member States, including at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi in January and the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit earlier this week. At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat held in Langkawi in January, ministers reaffirmed their joint commitment to addressing transnational crimes, including people smuggling, trafficking in persons, drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, and the rising threat of online scams. During the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting, held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, Malaysia stressed the urgent need for decisive regional action in tackling cross-border crimes. As a result, ASEAN ministers agreed to review the ASEAN Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2016-2025) to strengthen regional coordination and ensure that its successor documents address emerging and evolving criminal threats. In the 46th ASEAN Summit, ASEAN leaders also expressed strong determination to intensify cooperation under the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC), with an emphasis on law enforcement collaboration to combat online scams and trafficking in persons.
Barnama
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Job Scams A Key Issue Under Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship
PUTRAJAYA, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, as ASEAN Chair in 2025, has pledged to take decisive action against transnational job scam syndicates, placing the issue at the forefront of its regional agenda. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra, in a statement on Friday said it takes the issue of job scam syndicates seriously. The ministry expressed its sincere appreciation to the Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) as well as other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the media, for their continued efforts in drawing attention to the plight of Malaysians who have fallen victim to job scam syndicates across the region. 'Malaysia remains fully committed to working closely with ASEAN counterparts and all relevant stakeholders, including civil society, to strengthen preventive measures, enhance regional collaboration, and ensure protection for all victims,' added the statement. The Foreign Ministry said it has taken concrete steps to raise the matter with fellow ASEAN Member States, including at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi in January and the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit earlier this week. At the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat held in Langkawi in January, ministers reaffirmed their joint commitment to addressing transnational crimes, including people smuggling, trafficking in persons, drug trafficking, cybercrime, money laundering, and the rising threat of online scams. During the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting, held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit, Malaysia stressed the urgent need for decisive regional action in tackling cross-border crimes. As a result, ASEAN ministers agreed to review the ASEAN Plan of Action to Combat Transnational Crime (2016-2025) to strengthen regional coordination and ensure that its successor documents address emerging and evolving criminal threats. In the 46th ASEAN Summit, ASEAN leaders also expressed strong determination to intensify cooperation under the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime (AMMTC), with an emphasis on law enforcement collaboration to combat online scams and trafficking in persons.
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
IMT-GT Summit: Anwar Thanks Thai PM For Support On Border Projects
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (centre) poses for a group photo with ASEAN Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) leaders during the 16th IMT-GT Summit, held in conjunction with the 46th ASEAN Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Also present are Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (third, right), Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto (left), Malaysia's Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli (second from right), and Thailand's Deputy Minister of Finance Julapun Amornvivat (right). KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has thanked the Thai government for facilitating the clearance of several border projects, including the Rantau Panjang-Sungai Golok bridge, which are progressing well. Anwar made the remarks to Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra during the opening of the 16th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Summit at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre here today. 'Thank you again, specifically to Thailand, because Prime Minister Paetongtarn was fast in ensuring the clearance of the few projects in the border, including the Rantau Panjang and Sungai Golok bridge, and this is going fine,' he said. During his official visit to Thailand in April, Anwar witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on the Construction Agreement for the Rantau Panjang–Sungai Golok Bridge Project. The project is expected to significantly enhance connectivity, trade and relations between the two nations. On the 16th IMT-GT Summit, Anwar said his focus was on driving economic transformation, particularly through enhancing cross-border connectivity, tourism, the halal sector, agro-industries and strengthening micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the sub-region. 'We are focusing on climate change, which has impacted life and livelihoods across the sub-region. On infrastructure, we stand behind nearly USD39 billion worth of physical connectivity projects across our three countries. 'Thank you very much to the ministers themselves who have done their work to prepare for this session,' he said. The summit was also attended by Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, ASEAN secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Asian Development Bank president Masato Kanda and Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Sultan of Pahang calls for prayers as Sultan of Brunei rests at IJN
KUANTAN: The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has instructed all mosques and suraus across the state to hold special prayers for the health of Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah who is currently resting at the National Heart Institute (IJN). In a statement posted on the Pahang Royal Household's official Facebook page, Al-Sultan Abdullah also offered personal prayers, wishing the Bruneian monarch a full recovery and continued good health. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is reported to be in stable condition and resting after experiencing fatigue. He is in Malaysia for the 46th ASEAN Summit and its related meetings.
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Bursa Malaysia, Fullgoal HK, CGS MY ink mou to facilitate foreign ETFs listing
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd , Fullgoal Asset Management (HK) Ltd (Fullgoal HK), and CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the listing of foreign-underlying exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Bursa Malaysia. This will provide Malaysian investors access to a wider range of investment options, while offering exposure to global markets, it said in a joint statement today. The MoU was signed by Bursa Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Fad'l Mohamed, Fullgoal HK CEO Zhang Lixin, and CGS International Securities group CEO Carol Fong at the ASEAN Business Forum 2025, on the sidelines of the 46th ASEAN Summit. "The MOU reflects the joint commitment by Bursa Malaysia, Fullgoal HK, and CGS MY to strengthen collaboration to promote capital market connectivity between China and Malaysia, enrich cross-border product offerings, and enhance the cross-border development capabilities of the asset management industry,' the statement said. Bursa Malaysia will continue to strengthen the local ETF ecosystem through a series of structured and strategic initiatives, including a focus on ecosystem development and stakeholder engagement, and the ETF challenge, which is designed to raise awareness and educate retail investors. "Currently, Bursa Malaysia offers investment opportunities via 17 ETFs managed by six issuers, with a total asset under management (AUM) of approximately RM2.4 billion,' it noted. Fad'l said the collaboration marks a pivotal step in expanding Malaysia's ETF landscape, offering investors greater diversity and access to global opportunities. "Together with Fullgoal HK and CGS International, we are committed to deepening market sophistication and driving sustainable growth in our capital markets. This initiative reinforces our position as an investment gateway, bridging Malaysia with global financial markets,' he said. Fullgoal HK chairman, who is also Fullgoal Fund CEO Chen Ge said the strong maritime ties between China and Malaysia are rooted in a long-standing friendship. "In light of this opportunity, Fullgoal Fund is committed to its 'going global' strategy. By leveraging our research expertise in equity, fixed income, and quant investments, we are enhancing our global asset allocation capabilities and exploring international investment opportunities,' he said. CGS International's Carol Fong said the company is honoured to bring its investment management, research, and distribution capabilities to facilitate the cross-listing of ETFs on Bursa Malaysia, with Fullgoal HK. "In the past two years, we have collaborated with Fullgoal HK on two ETFs in Singapore, which offer local investors unique opportunities to invest in markets and sectors that are hard to access. "We are excited to bring more ETFs to Malaysian investors, fulfilling our aim of making investing more accessible to the masses,' she said. - Bernama
