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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Pahang businessman loses RM2.2m in back-to-back Facebook investment scams
KUANTAN, July 24 — A businessman lost over RM2.2 million in separate scams just months apart this year, after falling for fake investment schemes advertised on Facebook. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said that in May, the 45-year-old man was lured by a scheme and contacted an individual via WhatsApp. He then made 18 transactions totaling RM1.86 million to six bank accounts between May 14 and July 15, 2025. 'The victim received a return of over RM20,000, which convinced him to continue investing. However, last Tuesday, he was asked to make an additional RM88,000 payment for a 'fast withdrawal' process. 'He refused, and checks via the Semak Mule portal revealed the bank accounts involved had criminal records,' he said in a statement today. Yahaya added that previously, the victim fell for a similar scam, losing RM440,000 through 13 transactions between February and May this year. 'In this case, he did not receive any returns and was instead asked to pay a 20 percent 'tax' to withdraw the funds. He refused after suspecting it was a scam. 'As a result, the businessman lost over RM2.2 million, comprising his savings and money borrowed from friends,' he said. He added that the victim lodged a police report at the Maran police headquarters yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. — Bernama
Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Pahang Sports Council urges public caution over fake Sukma apparel sold on social media
KUANTAN, July 23 — The Pahang Sports Council (MSP) has denied involvement in any sales activity, particularly concerning official Malaysia Games (SUKMA) apparel. In a statement, MSP clarified that it has never appointed any individual or company to sell official SUKMA Pahang apparel via any social media platform, including Facebook. 'We have detected several Facebook posts claiming to sell SUKMA apparel in the name of the Pahang Sports Council,' the statement said. MSP also advised the public to remain cautious and not be deceived by dubious offers, and to report any relevant information to MSP via its official phone number or email to avoid being scammed. 'All matters related to official SUKMA apparel will only be announced through MSP's official channels, including its website and verified social media accounts,' the council said. — Bernama
Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
JPJ mulls seatbelt rules on higher education institutions, residential school buses
KUANTAN, July 20 — The Road Transport Department (JPJ) plans to expand enforcement of seatbelt usage to all buses owned by institutions of higher learning and fully residential schools. Its director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said the department will mobilise its state-level technical and enforcement teams beginning in August to collaborate with institutions in inspecting their buses. 'Almost all higher education institutions and residential schools have their own buses… we want to ensure that these vehicles are properly maintained and comply with specifications, and that their drivers also adhere to road safety regulations,' he told a press conference after officiating the MyLesen (B2) licence handover ceremony at a hotel here today. However, he said inspections will be conducted in phases due to JPJ's limited manpower capacity. In a related development, Aedy Fadly said the department is currently developing a mechanism to suspend or revoke driving licences issued under the MyLesen B2 programme if participants are found to be involved in illegal activities such as illegal racing or 'rempit' (reckless riding). 'We do not want the government's efforts to go in vain, as the MyLesen B2 programme is fully funded by the federal government. From training to testing, recipients of the licence do not have to bear any cost,' he said. Aedy Fadly urged all recipients of the programme to comply strictly with road regulations and to refrain from engaging in illegal or dangerous activities. 'We are still finalising the penalties, possibly suspension or complete revocation of the licence. Should that happen, the individual would have to reapply like any other member of the public. It's a waste when we grant this opportunity to those who fail to value the government's efforts,' he added. At the event, a total of 940 out of 1,000 MyLesen B2 participants successfully obtained their motorcycle licences. Meanwhile, he said that in line with Transport Minister Anthony Loke's recent announcement to increase the programme's national quota by 10,000 for the second half of the year, priority will be given to secondary school students, especially those in the JPJ Cadet programme. 'These students have already been exposed to traffic laws and road safety practices, making them ideal candidates for the B2 licence assistance programme,' he said. Currently, there are 25 schools in Pahang with around 1,000 JPJ Cadets, and over 300 schools nationwide hosting the cadet units. On July 10, Loke announced that JPJ would allocate an additional 10,000 slots under the MyLesen B2 programme nationwide, involving an allocation of RM3.5 million. — Bernama
