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The Star
5 days ago
- The Star
Penang Customs thwarts RM5mil vape smuggling bid
BUTTERWORTH: The Penang Customs Department has thwarted an attempt to smuggle in over 80,000 vape pods and nearly 1,000 litres of vape liquid, worth a staggering RM5.1mil including taxes, into the country via Penang and Selangor. Its director Rohaizad Ali said the first raid revealed that the illicit consignment had been declared as plastic materials and hidden among other imported goods in a bid to evade detection. The first raid saw Customs officers inspecting a container at the North Butterworth Container Terminal at around 1.15pm on April 3. 'Our officers seized 14,200 unit of vape pods and 220 litres of vape liquid worth about RM1.5mil, including taxes,' he told a press conference yesterday. Rohaizad added that during the raid, two men – a port agent and a Chinese national in their 30s – were detained. In the second raid at Port Klang on April 10, Customs officers confiscated 71,886 vape pods and 786 litres of vape liquid and electronic gels worth about RM3.64mil. A port agent was arrested to assist in investigations, said Rohaizad. Meanwhile, the department also seized more than 18kg of ganja buds worth some RM1.8mil in separate operations in the state. Rohaizad said on April 16, a team from the Customs narcotics unit conducted checks on parcels at Pos Malaysia's mail courier centre in Batu Kawan and discovered four packages containing dried plant material believed to be ganja buds. He said the seized drugs weighed slightly over 2.2kg and were valued at RM219,128. To avoid detection, the parcels were declared as containing nine units of 'comic books' and exported to the United Kingdom before being returned with the status of 'returned parcel'.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
RM1.8mil in ganja buds seized in Penang
BUTTERWORTH: The Customs Department seized more than 18kg of ganja buds worth some RM1.8mil in separate operations in Penang. Its state director Rohaizad Ali said in an operation on April 16, a team from the Customs Narcotic Unit conducted checks on parcels at the Mail Courier Centre of Pos Malaysia in Batu Kawan around 1pm. "An inspection, with the assistance of a narcotics detection dog, led to the discovery of four packages containing dried plant material believed to be ganja buds," he told a press conference at the Bagan Jermal Enforcement Storage Facility on Thursday. He said the seized drugs weighed slightly over 2.2kg and were valued at RM219,128. The parcels had been declared as containing nine units of "comic book" and were exported to the United Kingdom before being returned with the status of a "returned parcel", he added. He said investigations are ongoing to identify the owner of the parcels. In another operation at Penang International Airport around 11.35am on March 4, a team of officers discovered a piece of suspicious baggage at the baggage carousel. Rohaizad said checks found that the unclaimed baggage contained 29 transparent packs of dried plant believed to be ganja buds. The drugs weighing about 16.2kg and worth some RM1.5mil, he said. He said further investigations found the baggage had arrived from China. He said Customs believe the drugs were smuggled through a private baggage that had been checked in before departure. He said both cases are being investigated under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment with not less than 12 strokes of the cane upon conviction. He urged members of the public with information on smuggling activities involving cigarettes, liquor, firecrackers, drugs or vehicles to contact the Customs Toll Free Line at 1-800-88-8855 or reach out to any nearby customs office.
New Straits Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Paralympic heroes set to be immortalised on Pos Malaysia stamps
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's paralympic heroes will be featured on a special set of postage stamps made by Pos Malaysia. The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) unveiled the design for the stamps, which are expected to be available for purchase in September, in Kuala Lumpur today (May 28). MPC president Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the stamp collection is to honour the achievments of Malaysia's top paralympic athletes. "We are expecting the stamps to be available by September and the public can purchase them then to either use or to keep them as memorabilia," said Shahriman. "This is to show the athletes that we really appreciate them for their contributions to the country. "It is also to elevate them (athletes) and remind ourselves of how lucky we are to have them." Sprinter Ridzuan Puzi, who is the first Malaysian to win a gold medal at the Paralympics (Rio 2016), and fellow Paralympic gold medallists Ziyad Zolkefli (shot put), Latif Romly (long jump), Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (powerlifting) and Cheah Liek Hou (badminton) are among those featured on the stamps. MPC is also producing a coffee table book - Majlis Paralimpik Malaysia, Nadi Kejayaan Atlet Para Negara - to commemorate their 35th anniversary. Shahriman hopes to further strengthen MPC in the coming years. "Our vision is to be self-sustainable and be able to consistently organise events and competitions for almost 30 sports under us," said Shahriman. "We want to create more athletes and give them a clear development pathway to follow. "We want to make sports a legitimate career for them, just like it is in the United States and United Kingdom." MPC also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) each with Go Sport Ventures Sdn Bhd, GMAT Sdn Bhd, Media Communication (M) Sdn Bhd and Malaysian Hospitality Association, whom MPC will be partnering in various projects moving forward.
Malay Mail
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Fahmi extends condolences on death of broadcasting legend Yahya Longchik
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended condolences to the family of the late Yahya Longchik, a former Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) radio and news presenter. Yahya, who was a prominent radio presenter in 1966 through the programme 'This Is Your Life', died at the age of 86. In a post on X yesterday, Fahmi said Yahya's passing was a great loss to the nation's broadcasting industry. 'As one of the voices and faces who helped shape the TV and radio news landscape in our country through @RTM_Malaysia, the late Yahya will be remembered not only for his charismatic presenting style but also for his dedication to broadcasting quality and integrity. 'More than just a news presenter, he was a symbol of trustworthiness, credibility, and service to the people,' he said. Fahmi also prayed for Yahya's soul to be blessed and placed among the righteous. After retiring from RTM, Yahya joined Pos Malaysia in 1990 as Group Manager (Public Relations).
Free Malaysia Today
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Fahmi extends condolences on death of broadcasting legend Yahya Longchik
Yahya Longchik was a prominent radio presenter in 1966 for the programme This Is Your Life. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR : Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of the late Yahya Longchik, a former Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) radio and news presenter. Yahya, who was a prominent radio presenter in 1966 for the programme This Is Your Life, died at the age of 86. In a post on X, Fahmi said Yahya's passing was a great loss to the nation's broadcasting industry. 'As one of the voices and faces who helped shape the TV and radio news landscape in our country through @RTM_Malaysia, the late Yahya will be remembered not only for his charismatic presenting style but also for his dedication to broadcasting quality and integrity. 'More than just a news presenter, he was a symbol of trustworthiness, credibility, and service to the people,' he said. Yahya joined Pos Malaysia in 1990 as group manager (public relations) after retiring from RTM.
