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Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Sinar Daily
Retired nurse loses over RM111,000 in phone scam
The victim realised she had been scammed after checking her bank account and discovering that her savings of RM111,044.64 had been withdrawn. 05 Jun 2025 11:52am Police advised members of the public who receive suspicious calls to immediately verify the information with the police or relevant government agencies to avoid falling victim to fraud. - 123RF photo KUANTAN - A retired nurse lost more than RM111,000 after falling victim to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating police officers and personnel from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 72-year-old victim received a call on May 29 from an individual claiming to be a representative of the MCMC. The caller alleged that a money laundering suspect had deposited RM210,000 into her bank account. The victim, as instructed, placed her bank card complete with the PIN, in a package outside her house for a purported police officer from the Bentong district police headquarters to collect. The call was then transferred to another individual posing as 'Inspector Zamri' from the Pahang contingent police headquarters, who instructed the victim to surrender all her bank cards and warned her not to inform anyone about the matter. "The victim, as instructed, placed her bank card complete with the PIN, in a package outside her house for a purported police officer from the Bentong district police headquarters to collect,' he said in a statement today. He added that the victim realised she had been scammed after checking her bank account and discovering that her savings of RM111,044.64 had been withdrawn. Yahaya advised members of the public who receive suspicious calls to immediately verify the information with the police or relevant government agencies to avoid falling victim to fraud. "The public must stay informed about the latest online scam tactics, as criminal modus operandi continue to evolve and become more sophisticated with technological advancements,' he said. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Retired nurse loses more than RM100k of husband's savings to scammers
KUANTAN: A 72-year-old retired nurse from Bentong, Pahang lost RM111,044 of her husband's savings after being duped by scammers who convinced her that her bank account was linked to money laundering activities. Her ordeal began on May 29 when she received a phone call from someone who claimed to be an officer from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The caller claimed that RM210,000 had been mistakenly deposited in the victim's account and that the funds were linked to money laundering activities. The call was then transferred to a man, who introduced himself as 'Inspector Zamri', supposedly from the Pahang police headquarters. The so-called inspector told her that the matter would be referred to Bank Negara Malaysia for further investigation. The victim was instructed to surrender her ATM cards and PIN numbers by placing them in a parcel outside her house. She was told that an officer from the Bentong police headquarters would come by to collect it. Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the victim only realised that she had been scammed when she went to her bank to make a withdrawal. That's when she discovered that her savings had been wiped out. She lodged a police report yesterday. Yahaya urged the public to remain vigilant and to verify the authenticity of any suspicious phone calls by contacting the police or relevant government agencies.
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Retired nurse loses over RM111,000 in phone scam
KUANTAN: A retired nurse lost more than RM111,000 after falling victim to a phone scam involving individuals impersonating police officers and personnel from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). Pahang police chief Datuk Seri Yahaya Othman said the 72-year-old victim received a call on May 29 from an individual claiming to be a representative of the MCMC. The caller alleged that a money laundering suspect had deposited RM210,000 into her bank account. The call was then transferred to another individual posing as 'Inspector Zamri' from the Pahang contingent police headquarters, who instructed the victim to surrender all her bank cards and warned her not to inform anyone about the matter. "The victim, as instructed, placed her bank card complete with the PIN, in a package outside her house for a purported police officer from the Bentong district police headquarters to collect,' he said in a statement on Thursday (June 5). He added that the victim realised she had been scammed after checking her bank account and discovering that her savings of RM111,044.64 had been withdrawn. Yahaya advised members of the public who receive suspicious calls to immediately verify the information with the police or relevant government agencies to avoid falling victim to fraud. "The public must stay informed about the latest online scam tactics, as criminal modus operandi continue to evolve and become more sophisticated with technological advancements,' he said. - Bernama
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah to have one-stop labour service centre
Steven Sim KOTA KINABALU (June 2): The Human Resources Ministry (KESUMA) will set up a one-stop labour service centre in Sabah. Its minister, Steven Sim Chee Keong, said the new initiative will consolidate various employment-related services under one roof. Sim announced this during a recent working visit to the Sabah Medical Services Union (SMSU) as part of his ministry's ongoing efforts to engage with workers and strengthen labour protections and welfare nationwide. Previously, the minister had outlined plans to set up three pilot centres in Penang, the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. The Sabah centre marks the latest step in expanding this initiative across the country, with hopes for its realization in the coming months. 'We will create a one-stop centre in Sabah. All worker-related issues — whether involving the Labour Department (JTK), the Department of Industrial Relations (JPPM), the Trade Union Affairs Department (JHEKS), PERKESO, etc.—can be addressed in one place. Workers won't need to go back and forth between different offices,' Sim said in a statement released by KESUMA on Monday. He commended SMSU for its over 60 years of service in advocating for workers' welfare, particularly in Sabah's healthcare sector, praising its members as 'frontline heroes' who sacrificed greatly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sim also highlighted KESUMA's key achievement: the long-delayed approval of the Sabah Labour Ordinance and Sarawak Labour Ordinance, stalled for over 20 years before finally being passed by Parliament in 2024. These amendments, effective from 1 May 2025 (except for Part IVA on minimum housing standards for workers), harmonize labour rights and protections nationwide. 'We cannot let workers in Sabah and Sarawak remain behind in protections. This success was not mine alone but a collective effort — MTUC, trade unions, state governments, and KESUMA officials, including JTK Sabah director Wan Zulkifli Wan Setapa,' he explained. In another milestone, the minister celebrated the establishment of the Sabah Labour Advisory Council (SLAC) on 13 May 2025, congratulating SMSU president Ajulahin Japin and executive secretary Laurence Vun on their SLAC appointments. Ajulahin was also appointed a permanent member of the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC) starting 1 May 2025. NLAC serves as a tripartite platform (employers, workers, government) advising on labour policies and legislation. To boost union participation, KESUMA launched the MADANI Worker Card, offering 10–30% discounts at selected businesses, with plans to recruit more companies. SMSU also received a 260% increase in 2025 grants (RM111,900 vs. RM33,000 in 2024), reflecting the raised national PHEKS grant allocation from RM2.6 million (2023) to RM10 million (2025). As added support, Sabah Minister of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship Datuk Phoong Jin Zhe announced a RM5,000 special allocation for SMSU. The visit underscores KESUMA's commitment to amplifying workers' voices, expanding service access, and embedding MADANI principles in equitable, inclusive labour development nationwide.
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Viral gold heist couple charged with RM111k jewellery theft
SHAH ALAM: A couple who went viral for posing as customers at a goldsmith's shop before fleeing with over RM111,000 worth of jewellery were brought before the magistrates' court today to face theft charges. The accused, Abdul Hafiz Mohamed Samsudin, 25, and Nur Farwizah Mohd Yusof, 23, pleaded not guilty to a joint charge before assistant registrar Siti Mazrah Mohamad. They are accused of stealing three 916 gold bracelets weighing 235.7g and two 916 gold rings weighing 8.38g, with a total value of some RM111,743.55. They allegedly committed the offence at 4pm at Kedai Emas Muslim Gold in Seksyen 7 on April 26. The charge, under Section 380 of the Penal Code read in conjunction with Section 34, carries a maximum sentence of 10 years' imprisonment and a fine. Deputy public prosecutor Salman Alfarisi Nawawi proposed bail of RM6,000 for each accused. In mitigation, lawyer Salahuddin Salam, representing Hafiz, requested a minimal bail, saying that his client was unemployed and financially supports his family. Meanwhile, Mohd Razlan Jalaluddin, representing Farwizah, said her family could only afford bail between RM3,000 and RM4,000. "She is single and works as a live host on social media. Her education level is up to Form Five," he said. The court set bail at RM3,500 for each accused and fixed June 11 for case mention. A two-minute and 21-second closed-circuit television (CCTV) recording of the incident went viral on TikTok, showing the man and woman stealing the jewellery. Shah Alam district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said a 26-year-old female sales assistant lodged a police report after discovering that the female suspect had taken several pieces of jewellery without her knowledge. He said the theft was only discovered after the suspects had left the premises, with a subsequent review of the CCTV footage confirming the incident. Further investigations revealed that the couple had pawned some of the jewellery and sold the rest. The stolen items were later recovered in Klang. Iqbal added that the act was an opportunistic crime, driven by the couple's financial difficulties and desire to start a new life together. They were arrested at 3.20pm last Friday in Bandar Puncak Alam, Kuala Selangor, after a week in hiding.
