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Malay Mail
7 days ago
- Malay Mail
Major road closures in Ipoh next week for Perak Warriors' Day parade and rehearsals
IPOH, July 25 — Several major roads here will be closed and diverted in stages next week to make way for the rehearsal and celebration of the 2025 Perak-level Warriors' Day. District Police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the Warriors' Day rehearsal would be held on Tuesday (July 29) and Wednesday (July 30) from 7.30 am to 10 am. He said roads would also be closed on Thursday (July 31) for the main celebration, starting at 7.30 am, for about an hour. Abang Zainal Abidin said among the roads affected by the closures and diversions are Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab (Medan Kid), which will be diverted to Jalan St. John and Jalan SP Seenivasagam. 'Jalan SP Seenivasagam will be diverted towards Medan Kid; Jalan Raja Musa Aziz will be diverted to Jalan Kuala Kangsar; Jalan Tun Abdul Razak to Jalan Raja Musa Aziz; and Jalan Kuala Kangsar to Jalan Raja Musa Aziz. 'Jalan Sultan Iskandar, from the direction of the MB (Menteri Besar) roundabout, will serve as the VVIP movement route and will be operating in the opposite direction when entering Jalan Panglima Bukit Gantang Wahab (in front of the KTM station/State Mosque/Perak Police Contingent headquarters),' he said in a statement today. He advised the public to plan their journeys, comply with signage and police instructions, and to use the alternative routes. — Bernama
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Two men lose RM470k to investment and phone scams in Ipoh
IPOH: Two men have lost a combined RM474,212.58 after falling prey to fraudulent investment schemes and phone scams, police confirmed. The victims, aged 61 and 56, filed reports on Sunday. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the first victim, a site supervisor, was lured by a Facebook advertisement for 'KKR Investment,' which promised returns of 10 to 20 per cent within a short period. 'Enticed by the offer, the supervisor made 14 transactions to six different bank accounts between April and July, only to realise he had been scammed when he was asked to make additional payments supposedly for profit withdrawal,' he said. In the second case, a 56-year-old former factory worker lost RM166,897.58 after receiving a call from someone posing as a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) officer in June. Abang Zainal Abidin said the scammer claimed the victim's phone number was linked to illegal moneylending activities and pressured him to file a police report. 'The victim was then connected to another individual pretending to be a Bukit Aman police officer, who instructed him to transfer money from his EPF account to a company account for 'investigation purposes,'' he explained. The transfer was made on July 7 before the victim realised he had been deceived. Police urge the public to be wary of unrealistic investment offers and unsolicited calls from unknown parties. - BERNAMApix
Barnama
22-07-2025
- Barnama
Two Men Lose Over RM470,000 To Investment And Phone Scams
IPOH, July 22 (Bernama) -- Two men have lost a total of RM474,212.58 after falling victim to a non-existent investment scheme and a phone scam, according to police. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the victims, aged 61 and 56, lodged their reports on Sunday. 'The first victim, a site supervisor, lost RM307,315 after being duped by the 'KKR Investment' advertisement on Facebook promising between 10 and 20 per cent returns in a short time. 'Enticed by the offer, the supervisor made 14 transactions to six different bank accounts between April and July, only to realise he had been scammed when he was asked to make additional payments supposedly for profit withdrawal,' he said in a statement today. He said in the second case, a 56-year-old former factory worker lost RM166,897.58 after receiving a call from an individual posing as a Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) officer in June. Abang Zainal Abidin said the individual also claimed the man's phone number was linked to illegal moneylending activities ('ah long') and urged him to lodge a police report. 'The victim was then connected to another individual posing as a police officer from Bukit Aman, who instructed him to transfer money from his Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account to a company account for investigation purposes. 'The fund transfer was made on July 7 before the victim realised he had been duped and lodged a police report,' he said. Abang Zainal advised the public to be more cautious of investment offers that promise high returns in a short period and not to trust unsolicited phone calls from unknown individuals.
New Straits Times
21-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Ipoh senior citizen loses RM158,000 in phone scam
IPOH: A 73-year-old man has lost RM158,000 in a phone scam involving individuals impersonating insurance agent and policemen. District police chief Assistant Commissioner Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the victim lodged a police report yesterday after realising he had been duped by the scammers. Abang Zainal Abidin said the victim had made 12 separate transactions into 12 different bank accounts, purportedly as part of a police investigation. "The victim first received a call from someone claiming to represent an insurance company, alleging that he had outstanding payments. "The call was then transferred to another individual who claimed to be a policeman from the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters. "The victim was told he was under investigation for money laundering involving over RM2 million and that an arrest warrant had been issued against him," he said in a statement yesterday. He added that, in a state of panic, the victim was allegedly threatened and instructed to transfer funds, purportedly for bail and to facilitate an internal investigation. "This is a typical modus operandi used by scam syndicates, instilling fear and urgency in the victim before coercing them into transferring money under the pretence of avoiding legal action," he said. Following the police report, he said an investigation has been opened under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. The offence carries a maximum penalty of ten years' jail, whipping, and a fine if convicted. He added that efforts are ongoing to track down the suspects and the owners of the bank accounts used in the scam. He also urged the public to be vigilant when receiving unsolicited calls, especially those claiming to be from enforcement agencies or financial institutions. "We want to remind the public that neither the police nor any financial institution will ever request banking details or ask for payments over the phone under any circumstances," he said.
The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Elderly man loses RM158k to phone scam in Ipoh
IPOH: A 73-year-old man lost RM158,000 after falling victim to a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as insurance agents and police officers. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the victim received a call from someone claiming to represent an insurance company, informing him of unpaid arrears. The call was then transferred to a man posing as a police officer from the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters. 'The victim was told that he was involved in a money laundering involving more than RM2 million, and an arrest warrant had been issued,' said Abang Zainal Abidin. Panicked by the threat of arrest, the victim was instructed to transfer money to several bank accounts to 'facilitate investigations.' He made 12 transactions totaling RM158,000 before realizing he had been scammed. The victim lodged a police report yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Authorities urge the public to remain cautious of unsolicited calls demanding payments. - Bernama
