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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Singapore charges Indonesian traveller with stealing 250,000 KrisFlyer miles to buy pastries and phone at Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, May 29 — An Indonesian man has been charged in a Singapore court for allegedly using over 250,000 KrisFlyer miles from other people's accounts to go on a shopping spree. Rizaldy Primanta Putra, 28, faces four charges under the Computer Misuse Act, news agency Channel News Asia reported today. 'I intend to claim trial to the charges,' he was quoted as saying during a virtual appearance in court. His bail was set at S$15,000 (RM52,600). Citing from court documents, the news agency reported Rizaldy was accused of using 4,672 KrisFlyer miles on June 8, 2024, to buy S$31.15 (RM110) worth of items at Bugis Junction through a KrisPay wallet linked to an account that was not his. Less than two weeks later, on June 21, he allegedly spent another 245,491 KrisFlyer miles — from a different stolen account — to buy goods worth S$1,636.61 (RM5,730) at Changi Airport. He faces two additional charges for illegally logging into those accounts via the Kris+ app. Singapore police said Rizaldy had purchased access to the compromised accounts online while he was overseas. He then flew to Singapore in June 2024, where he allegedly used the stolen miles to buy pastries in Bugis and a phone and phone case at Changi Airport. The offences only came to light in October 2024, when Singapore Airlines lodged a police report after spotting suspicious redemptions flagged by retailers. By that time, Rizaldy had already left Singapore in September 2024. He was identified as a suspect following investigations that included reviewing CCTV footage. He was arrested at Changi Airport on January 11 upon returning to Singapore. If convicted of causing unauthorised modification of computer material by using others' KrisFlyer miles, he faces up to three years in jail, a fine of up to S$10,000 (RM35,000), or both. For each charge of accessing someone's account without authorisation, he could be jailed for up to two years, fined S$5,000 (RM17,500), or both.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Ops Gasak: KPDN detects 52 cases of LPG misuse by industry players
BUTTERWORTH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Deputy KPDN Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases as of yesterday. She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits, as well as wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they're not allowed to supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there's no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. 'We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here today. Earlier, Fuziah and the Penang KPDN team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai, where they were found to be storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premise intending to store LPG is required to apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed and obtain approvals from relevant authorities such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said KPDN has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law. 'That's why KPDN is pushing forward with this operation and will continue with engagement sessions. Some operators have even emailed me to request meetings and discussions, especially self-service laundromats,' she added. Ops Gasak, which was launched on May 1, will run until Oct 31 to address the misuse and misappropriation of subsidised LPG across the country, with a special focus on monitoring industrial sector usage.
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
KPDN detects 52 LPG misappropriation cases under Ops Gasak
BUTTERWORTH: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Deputy KPDN Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases as of yesterday. She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits, as well as wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they're not allowed to supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there's no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. 'We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here today. Earlier, Fuziah and the Penang KPDN team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai, where they were found to be storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premise intending to store LPG is required to apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed and obtain approvals from relevant authorities such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said KPDN has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law. 'That's why KPDN is pushing forward with this operation and will continue with engagement sessions. Some operators have even emailed me to request meetings and discussions, especially self-service laundromats,' she added. Ops Gasak, which was launched on May 1, will run until Oct 31 to address the misuse and misappropriation of subsidised LPG across the country, with a special focus on monitoring industrial sector usage.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Ops Gasak: 52 cases of LPG misuse by industry players detected
BUTTERWORTH: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Its Deputy Minister, Dr Fuziah Salleh, said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases on Thursday (May 15). She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits and wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they cannot supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there is no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. "We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011," she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here on Friday (May 16). Earlier, Fuziah and the ministry's Penang team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai. They found that the premises were storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premises intending to store LPG must apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed, and obtain approvals from relevant authorities, such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said the ministry has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law. "That's why the ministry is pushing forward with this operation and will continue with engagement sessions. Some operators have even emailed me to request meetings and discussions, especially self-service laundromats," she added. Ops Gasak, which was launched on May 1, will run until Oct 31 to address the misuse and misappropriation of subsidised LPG across the country, with a special focus on monitoring industrial sector usage. – Bernama
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Ops Gasak: KPDN Detects 52 Cases Of LPG Misuse By Industry Players
BUTTERWORTH, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has detected 52 cases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) misappropriation by industry players since the launch of Ops Gasak on May 1, involving seizures totalling RM850,730. Deputy KPDN Minister Dr Fuziah Salleh said this involved inspections at 1,421 premises nationwide as of May 14, with Penang alone recording 11 cases as of yesterday. She said the offences included premises storing and using LPG without valid permits, as well as wholesalers supplying subsidised LPG to unlicensed entities. 'Without a permit, they're not allowed to supply LPG, let alone subsidised LPG. That's a more serious offence, and in such cases, there's no excuse. As industry players, they are expected to understand and comply with guidelines before starting a business. 'We will investigate and take strict action under the Control of Supplies Act 1961 and the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011,' she said at a press conference on Ops Gasak, here today. Earlier, Fuziah and the Penang KPDN team raided three premises providing laundry services for hospitals and hotels in Seberang Perai, where they were found to be storing and using LPG without valid permits. Fuziah further stated that the offences were not only viewed from the legal perspective but also involved safety concerns, as LPG is highly flammable and improper storage could pose significant risks not only to the premises but also to the public. She said any premise intending to store LPG is required to apply for a permit, depending on the quantity needed and obtain approvals from relevant authorities such as the Fire and Rescue Department. Since the announcement of Ops Gasak, she said KPDN has received numerous inquiries and engagement requests, particularly from laundry operators, indicating that they are aware of their obligations to comply with the law.
