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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
IGP: 144 saved from human traffickers so far this year
The Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain during the Certificates of Appreciation during the Appreciation Ceremony of the Inspector-General of Police with the Media, 2025 in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star PETALING JAYA: Large-scale operations against human trafficking in the early part of this year have seen over 100 victims rescued, says Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain (pic). A total of 45 operations led to the arrest of 249 suspects, he said at the monthly assembly of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Bukit Aman yesterday. 'One hundred and forty-four victims were saved from the net of human exploitation under Section 44 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007. 'The CID also recorded successes in the implementation of Operation Cyber Guardian organised by the Singapore Police Force, involving Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. 'The operation that ran from Feb 28 to March 28 also focused on dismantling online sex crime (networks) against children. This operation then led to the arrest of four suspects, including a civil servant, as well as the seizure of over 50,000 pieces of child sex abuse material,' he said. The other suspects detained in the investigation were an accountant, a web designer and a telecommunications industry worker, Razarudin added. 'The arrest highlights the severe threat of cyber sexual crimes targeting vulnerable groups and reaffirm CID's unwavering commitment to combat these despicable offences,' he said. The IGP also commended ongoing efforts against illegal gambling via Ops Dadu Khas. 'A total of 6,719 raids were conducted with 8,603 people arrested. We also seized 3,464 electrical devices, including computers and handphones, as well as RM1.6mil in cash,' he said.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Track to gold for Malaysian cycling at Thailand SEA Games seems less glittering
National track cyclist Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sharom showing their Bronze medal after winning the Men Elite Sprint Final at the Asian Track Championship 2025 at the National Velodrome in Nilai, Negri Sembilan.— MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's eight-year wait for track cycling to return to the SEA Games looks set to end in disappointment, with three gold medal-winning events likely to be excluded from the meet in Thailand this December. The three events that are at risk of being scrapped are the keirin, team sprint, and team pursuit. Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said they were informed earlier this month by the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) that the events may be dropped due to poor response from participating nations. He said MNCF immediately contacted countries like Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines in an effort to persuade them to send riders, as a minimum of four countries is required for an event to be held. However, the final decision lies with the respective governments, which are bound by budget constraints and tend to prioritise athletes with stronger medal prospects. With the lack of entries in these three events, they are likely to be replaced by the men's omnium, women's omnium, and men's scratch race. "Track events set to return at this SEA Games include the men's team pursuit, men's team sprint, and men's keirin. However, when countries submitted their entries by numbers, there were not enough participants for these events. "For instance, Singapore are not sending any athletes for the keirin, while Indonesia are focusing on endurance rather than sprint events. This makes it difficult to meet the minimum participation requirements. "Due to this, there are now plans to revise the event schedule. If there aren't enough entries, the events cannot be held. So, there is a strong possibility that the keirin may be dropped from the SEA Games, but this has yet to be confirmed," said Amarjit. However, a final decision on whether the three events will be scrapped or reinstated will only be known when all participating countries meet with the SEA Games Federation (SEAGF) next month. Malaysia have long been a powerhouse in all three events, which were last contested when Kuala Lumpur hosted the Games in 2017. Back then, the national squad dominated the track, sweeping 11 of the 13 gold medals on offer. Unfortunately, track cycling was excluded from the next three editions in Manila, Hanoi and Phnom Penh. At the same time, MNCF are considering a realistic medal target for the upcoming SEA Games in Thailand this December to match their performance at the Games in Cambodia two years ago. At that event, Malaysia successfully defended the gold medal in the road race through Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Mazuki, while also securing two silver and two bronze medals. 'Our target is to maintain or improve on the results from the last SEA Games. That should be our benchmark, and we should not aim lower than that,' added Amarjit.
The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Eateries feeling the heat
Going purple: Under new rules, restaurants have to phase out the use of household gas cylinders. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star PETALING JAYA: As of May 1, all eateries, including hawker stalls, have been barred from using household subsidised gas cylinders. Instead, they have to use new purple 14kg commercial gas cylinders, which cost RM70 – almost three times the price of household subsidised gas cylinders, which are sold at just RM26. Industry players are also required to apply for a yearly permit if they want to have more than three such cylinders. The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry is now cracking down to ensure that the food and beverage industry complies. On May 1, the ministry kickstarted Ops Gasak to combat the misuse of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies. Since then, officers have seized RM883,000 worth of goods from eateries deemed to have broken the rules. On May 23, minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, who said the LPG subsidy cost the government RM3.4bil, clarified that premises using more than 42kg of LPG - or more than three cyclinders - must apply for a permit under the regulations of the Control of Supplies (Amendment) Act 2021. The government had planned the switch to commercial gas in 2019 but had put the enforcement on hold. Industry players, however, are still unclear about the requirements surrounding the implementation, warning that a switch to commercial gas could lead to a new round of price hikes. Petaling Jaya Coffeeshop Association president Keu Kok Meng said they are willing to comply with the implementation, but what comes with the switch to the more expensive gas must be made clear. 'The government must announce what comes with the switch of gas cylinders. This is because food at coffeeshops are priced competitively low. This change will affect our costs. 'We understand where the government is coming from but give us time to change and adapt,' he told The Star, adding that they have been given notice by their gas suppliers to apply for permits. He added that based on a survey of a noodle shop selling 70 bowls using two cylinders in a day, the price of noodles will see an increase of more than RM1 per bowl. Malaysian Indian Restaurant Owners' Association (Primas) president Govindasamy Jayabalan said they have written to the ministry to seek clarification on the matter. He also urged the ministry to give them some room to adapt instead of issuing summons or seizing items in their operations. 'The 50kg commercial gas cylinder was not practical to be placed inside the premises, so the 14kg commercial gas cylinder is a good move but the cost is high. 'On average, a small restaurant uses about 100 cylinders per month, so that comes to RM2,600, but now we will have to fork out RM7,000. So, you can see that cost will eventually translate to the price of food. 'We don't mind the switch but we urge the ministry and the government to hear our pleas, especially with the increase in the cost of raw materials. We were able to accommodate when they removed the egg subsidy, but this is too high,' he said. From May 1-20, a total of 74 cases were recorded with a seizure value of RM 883,000, the ministry's enforcement director-general Datuk Azman Adam said. He added that the ministry would use enforcement to ensure no one diverts subsidised goods meant for the people.
The Star
04-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Set for long run on fast lane
Back to first gear: Danish Iftkhar Roslee slowing down to a jog after winning the 200m final at the Super Series MA International Meet. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star
