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Borneo Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Miri man loses nearly RM900,000 savings to online investment scam
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo from Max Pixel MIRI (May 28): A man in his 50s, who works for a private company here, lost nearly RM900,000 of his savings to an online investment scam involving a non-existent business. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim has lodged a report on the scam, which began in the middle of March this year. 'The victim met someone on Facebook who offered an online business opportunity. 'The victim, who expressed interest in the opportunity, later communicated with the suspect via WhatsApp,' Mancha said in a statement today. Over time, he said the victim was persuaded to make multiple transactions amounting to approximately RM900,000 into a bank account provided by the suspect. Mancha said the victim only realised that he had been scammed when the suspect continued to request additional payments, despite the victim not receiving any promised returns or profits. He warned the public against falling for online investment offers that promise fast returns without verification. 'Do not easily trust investment offers on social media. Always conduct thorough background checks before committing any money,' he added. lead Mancha Ata online investment scam
The Star
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
50-year-old from Miri loses RM900,000 to online investment scam
MIRI: A 50-year old man here has reportedly lost RM900,000 in an online investment scam. According to Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, the victim, a private sector employee, stumbled upon the scheme while browsing Facebook in mid-March. He was contacted by an individual promoting an application that was allegedly intended to help users launch online businesses. 'Drawn in by the promise, the victim began communicating with the suspect via WhatsApp and subsequently made several bank transfers to an account provided by the scammer,' Mancha said in a statement on Wednesday (May 28). Believing he was participating in a legitimate investment, the man only became aware he had been duped when the suspect kept requesting additional payments but failed to provide any returns. 'As of the time the report was filed, the victim had not received any of the profits he was promised,' Mancha added.
Borneo Post
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Long-standing land ownership dispute at Nanga Sekuau to be settled amicably via state-federal cooperation, says DPM Fadillah
(Seated, from first left) Mancha, Gira and Fadillah witness the 'miring' ritual during the Golden Jubilee celebration today. SELANGAU (May 17): Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof has assured that the long-standing land ownership issue at the Nanga Sekuau Resettlement Scheme will be resolved amicably through cooperation between the federal and state governments, prioritising the welfare of the local community. Speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebration of the resettlement scheme today, the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister explained that technical constraints involving lands previously funded by the federal government had impeded the full implementation of development projects in the area. 'We have now reached a mutual agreement between the federal and state governments to return these lands to the state government. 'This will enable the state to distribute the land to residents as previously promised and use it to develop essential infrastructure such as a police station, clinic, and school,' he said. Fadillah, who also chairs the MA63 Technical Committee, stressed that resolving the land ownership issue is a vital prerequisite for further physical development in the resettlement area. He said as long as the land issue remains unresolved, other development projects cannot proceed in full. 'Therefore, I am committed to expediting the resolution process through the appropriate channels at both the federal and state levels,' he said. He highlighted that the decision to return unused federal lands to the state aligns with the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), which seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two levels of government. Meanwhile, Fadillah also announced an immediate allocation of RM560,000 for the repair and upgrading of longhouses, covering more than 600 doors in the area. In addition, RM1.3 million has been approved for the construction of a multi-purpose hall to serve the local community. 'I urge the MP and assembly to engage with the community to determine priority projects, including the relocation of a flood-prone school,' he said. Among those present at the event were Selangau MP Edwin Banta, Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Sarawak Police Commissioner Dato Mancha Ata, 9th Malaysian Infantry Brigade Commander Brigadier General Jafri Sulaiman, Selangau District Officer Yalin Asan, local councillors, and community leaders among others. Earlier, Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang raised concerns about land grants, pointing out that the residents of Sekuau have yet to receive legal ownership of their land despite living in the resettlement area for over 50 years. 'We appeal for this matter to be given priority. Legal ownership not only gives peace of mind to residents but also enables them to develop their land in a more planned and competitive manner,' he said. fadillah yusof land dispute Nanga Sekuau
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Real ID Day 1: Here's how it went for passengers at Sky Harbor Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport was operating smoothly with no major issues on the first day of Real ID enforcement. After years of delays, the Real ID Act of 2005, enacted after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, went into effect nationwide on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Travelers now need to show a security-enhanced driver's license or other Real ID-compliant document to pass airport security or enter federal buildings. In Phoenix on Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration had extra screeners on hand at checkpoints. Sky Harbor Airport had extra Navigator volunteers in purple shirts throughout the terminals to guide passengers. As of 9 a.m., Sky Harbor's five security checkpoints — one in Terminal 3 and four in Terminal 4 — had waits below 10 minutes. The longest wait observed was around 15 minutes. 'It's not like you can't travel' without a Real ID Stephanie Randolph was flying back to Nashville from Phoenix. She got her Real ID-compliant Tennessee driver's license in 2019, a year before Real ID was supposed to take effect, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed its enforcement. "We wanted to go ahead and get it done instead of waiting until the last minute," she said. Randolph liked how well prepared the Phoenix airport was for the first day of Real ID. "It seems like the airport is equipped with extra people and asking (passengers) if they have it before they get in line," she said. "And it's not like you can't travel. You have to prove a little more." On May 6, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said, "people would be allowed to fly" without a Real ID. Passengers without a Real ID will be subject to more intense scrutiny to prove their identity and should allow extra time to get through security. 'A good response from passengers' TSA screenings at Sky Harbor ran smoothly with no issues on Wednesday, May 7, said TSA spokeswoman Patricia Mancha, who was there for the first day of Real ID enforcement. "We pretty much have a good response from passengers," she said. Most people with noncompliant driver's licenses presented passports instead. The purpose of Real ID is to verify travelers' identities and "is not punitive," Mancha said. Some travelers at Sky Harbor did not have a Real ID and required additional screening, but Mancha said a firm number would not be available until Thursday, May 8. Dawn Nemeth was flying home to Silver City, New Mexico; her flight from Philadelphia included a layover in Phoenix. Nemeth, who said she got her Real ID in 2023 and also had her passport with her, said she didn't encounter any problems. "I know what to expect and I know if I didn't have (Real ID), it would be an issue," Nemeth said. Dana Edgell flew to Phoenix from Rochester, New York, for a conference and a Grand Canyon trip. He said it took him no more than 20 minutes to get through security in Rochester. Sky Harbor continues to work with TSA and airport partners to educate travelers about Real ID enforcement, airport spokesperson Greg Roybal said. Airport staff were stationed pre-security in Terminals 3 and 4 to help them find the right TSA queues and encourage them to make sure they have Real ID-compliant identification, he said. Travelers who aren't sure whether their ID is compliant should review the TSA's list of acceptable forms of identification. Those who don't have Real ID should expect additional verification and allow extra time, Roybal said. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Here's how Real ID Day 1 went at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Axios
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Axios
Arizonans without Real ID may still be able to fly — but "no guarantee," TSA warns
After more than a decade of delays, Wednesday is the enforcement deadline to have a Real ID to board a commercial aircraft in the U.S. Yes, but: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is now saying passengers without proper credentials will still be allowed to fly, but with extra screening. Driving the news: Noem told a congressional panel Tuesday that those who still lack an identification that complies with the Real ID law "may be diverted to a different line, have an extra step," the Associated Press reported. "But people will be allowed to fly," she said. "We will make sure it's as seamless as possible." Zoom in: Phoenix Sky Harbor spokesperson Eric Everts told Axios the airport will station employees pre-security this week to assist travelers with questions about the new ID requirements. Those who do not have a Real ID will be diverted to separate lines near TSA security checkpoints for additional identity verification, he said. Between the lines: TSA spokesperson Patricia Mancha told Axios that security officials will work to verify the identities of people without Real IDs, but there's "no guarantee" they'll be able to do so promptly. She recommended these individuals arrive at the airport well in advance of their flights. They will go through the same process as people who lose their ID while traveling and arrive at the airport without any documentation, Mancha said. They'll be asked questions about themselves (previous addresses, etc.) and be subject to additional screening of their belongings and person. What they're saying:"It's really a numbers game. If we have 100 people who don't have an ID and you're 99, that's when time becomes an issue," Mancha told us. She noted that TSA plans to separate people without Real IDs from other passengers to avoid delaying people who came prepared. Catch up quick: Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005 after the 9/11 Commission recommended that the federal government have one standard source of identification, rather than accepting state driver's licenses, which have state-specific requirements. The Real ID adoption date has been delayed numerous times — the initial deadline was in 2008. In addition to air travel, Real ID requirements apply to visits to military bases and secure federal buildings like courthouses. How it works: Arizona's version of Real ID is called the Arizona Travel ID. It's available as either a driver's license or state ID card. They're distinguishable as Real IDs by a black or gold star in the upper-right-hand corner. By the numbers: The Arizona Department of Transportation has issued about 2.77 million Travel IDs since they first became available in 2016, up from 2.5 million in February. Caveat: Passports are Real ID-compliant, so long as they're not expired, and can be used in place of a state Travel ID. About half of Arizonans have a valid passport, per estimates from the Center for American Progress, a think tank. The fine print: Arizonans can still secure a Travel ID by visiting an ADOT office (appointments are recommended and can be secured online). The department recommends doing so at least two weeks before scheduled air travel.
