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The Star
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Star
National security under threat from foreign intelligence agencies, says IGP
KUALA LUMPUR: The police have identified external threats believed to have been orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies, which could compromise national security. Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail cited two incidents believed to have been orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies, namely the kidnapping of a Palestinian national and the possession of six firearms by an Israeli national. "The police are always prepared to prevent and address various external threats which could impact national security, including agendas by foreign intelligence agencies which may attempt to interfere with or disrupt the country's stability and sovereignty. "Various measures have been implemented to monitor the entry of foreigners at all the country's entry points, in close cooperation with the Immigration Department, the Border Control and Protection Agency and Interpol," he said in a statement on Wednesday (July 23). Mohd Khalid said that the police are also paying close attention to the security of foreigners residing in Malaysia for extended periods, including permanent residents and those in the country for business purposes, such as foreign consultants. On the safety of the Palestinian community in Malaysia, Mohd Khalid urged them to remain vigilant and avoid attracting attention. "To ensure the safety of Palestinians residing in Malaysia, they are advised to maintain a low profile to avoid becoming targets and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the police," he said. Mohd Khalid said that the police have also established strategic collaborations with other security agencies through continuous information and intelligence exchanges at both national and international levels. "The police remain committed to safeguarding Malaysia's security, and ensuring the well-being of its people at all times," he said. – Bernama
Borneo Post
2 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Woman jailed for allowing son to sell fruits
Photo for illustration purposes only. KOTA KINABALU (July 23): A foreign woman was jailed for three years by a Sessions Court here for allowing her little son to sell fruits. Judge Noor Hafizah Mohd Salim imposed the sentence on Awala Antualang, 47, after the latter pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 32(1)(a) of the Children Act 2001, punishable under Section 32(1) of the same Act. The indictment carries a jail term of up to five years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. Awala had allowed her nine-year-old child to sell fruits in Kepayan between January and February 27. The court heard that the fruits were supplied by Awala and returns obtained from the sales would all be given to the accused. Her son worked from noon until late night and was only given one day off in a week and two hours rest a day. On March 26, Awala was sentenced to jail for committing a similar offence to three kids. The judge ordered Awala to serve her jail term from the date of her arrest and to be referred to the Immigration Department after completing her jail sentence.
South China Morning Post
5 hours ago
- South China Morning Post
18 arrested over forged Hong Kong talent scheme documents, including 13 mainland Chinese
Hong Kong immigration authorities have arrested 18 people, including 13 talent scheme applicants from mainland China who are each suspected of paying a middleman HK$2.5 million (US$318,470) for fake documents such as academic qualifications to gain residency. Advertisement Hui Chi-kin, an assistant principal immigration officer, said on Wednesday that the case was the first time the Immigration Department had uncovered a criminal syndicate in its investigations. The syndicate was believed to have been operating for 1½ years, targeting applicants to the government's Top Talent Pass Scheme. The department estimated that the group had worked on at least 22 applications, with each case potentially costing clients up to HK$2.5 million, earning the criminals HK$55 million in proceeds. Hui said the cross-border syndicate was identified by an intelligence-led investigation. Officers launched an enforcement operation in April and arrested five alleged core members of the syndicate, including the mastermind. Advertisement All five, aged 42 to 56, are Hong Kong residents. The mastermind and core syndicate members were each provisionally charged with one count of aiding, abetting, counselling or procuring another for making a false representation for the purpose of obtaining an entry permit.
RTHK
5 hours ago
- RTHK
Eighteen arrested over forged talent scheme documents
Eighteen arrested over forged talent scheme documents A criminal syndicate is suspected of forging documents such as overseas university qualifications to help people secure the right to live in Hong Kong. Photo: RTHK Eighteen people have been arrested on suspicion of providing or using forged documents for applications to Hong Kong's top talent scheme which comes with residency rights. The Immigration Department on Wednesday said five of the 18 are Hong Kong residents suspected of running the scam operation, while the rest are mainlanders who made applications under the scheme. At a press briefing, the department said a syndicate used social media to contact people interested in securing Hong Kong residency, claiming they could provide a "one-stop service". "The syndicate would first charge a fee of around HK$1.5 million and then forge documents including overseas university qualifications, students visas, immigration stamps and an employment certificate for visa applications," said Assistant Principal Immigration Officer Hui Chi-kin. "After the applicant receives permission to enter Hong Kong, applicants are then charged another HK$1 million for follow-up services, which include applying for identity cards for the applicant's dependants, false rental contracts and payrolls." Hui said the syndicate is thought to have been operating for 1.5 years and filed at least 22 applications, involving some HK$55 million. The five people suspected of being part of the gang are also believed to have taken part in money laundering activities, the department said. It added that the authorities will be stepping up checks on talent scheme applications.
New Straits Times
6 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Immigration officer out on bail to face more charges tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: An Immigration Department senior deputy assistant director who claimed trial yesterday to laundering nearly RM1 million will face additional charges tomorrow. Nas Suffian Nasrun, 41, is currently out on a RM100,000 bail after he was slapped with five charges of money laundering involving RM933,295 at the Shah Alam Sessions Court yesterday. The offences were allegedly committed between 2022 and last year. Tomorrow, he is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court, here, with one count under the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.. This was confirmed by Nas Suffian's lawyer, Muhammad Zaim Rosli. On Tuesday, Nas Suffian was accused of being involved in online transactions of the monies from illegal activities from a special pass agent's bank account to his. He was also accused of receiving money and making multiple transactions to transfer it to the bank accounts of his accomplice, who is also an immigration officer, his mother and a company. He allegedly committed the offences at two banks in Kajang and Kota Damanara between July 29, 2022 and Sept 23 last year. Each charge carries a jail term not exceeding 15-years and a fine not less than five times the amount from illegal proceeds or RM5 million, whichever is higher, upon conviction.
