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New Straits Times
20 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Housewife loses RM129,420 in Telegram job scam
JERANTUT: A housewife in Jerantut lost RM129,420 after falling victim to a job scam promoted via the Telegram messaging app, which falsely used the name of a legitimate company. Jerantut deputy district police chief Deputy Superintendent Mohd Azahari Mukhtar said the victim received the offer on Aug 8. The job was supposedly to evaluate products and write reviews in return for commissions. He said the woman then communicated with an individual posing as an agent, who instructed her to make several payments under various pretexts, including task fees, company collaboration charges, and technical service fees. "Starting from Aug 13, the victim made multiple bank transfers to several local accounts. The total losses amounted to RM129,420. "On Aug 14, she was asked to make another payment but became suspicious," he said in a statement today. The victim later lodged a police report at the Jerantut Police Station. "It is understood that the money came from her savings and her husband's business earnings. "The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating," he added. Police have urged the public to be cautious of online job offers promising high returns and to verify account numbers using the official portal before making any transactions.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM129m allocated for Sarawak agricultural projects in 2025
KUCHING: The federal government has allocated RM129 million for Sarawak to implement food security programmes in 2025. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup confirmed the funding covers 61 major development projects. Key initiatives include boosting the padi and rice industries in Lundu and Batang Lupar. An additional RM36.7 million was approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme for 12 projects. Arthur emphasised the strong federal-state collaboration in advancing food security. He stated, 'The allocation and implementation of this strategic project is a reflection of the strong agreement between the federal government and the Sarawak government to support and strengthen the national food security agenda in a comprehensive and integrated manner.' The announcement followed the closing of the 2025 National Padi Conference in Kuching. The conference, themed *Padi Wave Towards National Food Security*, aimed to share research findings and foster partnerships. Stakeholders included policymakers, researchers, farmers, and industry players nationwide. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
RM129 Mln For Agricultural Prog In Sarawak
KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The federal government has allocated RM129 million for Sarawak to implement programmes and projects under the national food security agenda throughout 2025. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the allocation covers 61 major development projects such as the development of the padi and rice industries in Lundu and Batang Lupar. 'Besides, RM36.7 million was also approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme involving the implementation of 12 projects under Phase 1 and Phase 2.
BusinessToday
4 days ago
- Business
- BusinessToday
Mixed Pour For Q2 As Carlsberg Up, REITs Down, Builders Busy
Carlsberg Malaysia's second-quarter net profit climbed 3.2 per cent to RM 81.9 million, despite a decline in revenue, signaling improved cost efficiency and operational resilience. Sunway REIT reported an 11 per cent drop in Q2 profit to RM 129 million, attributed to softer occupancy and rental yields across its retail and hospitality portfolio. Additionally, MGB Berhad has accepted a Letter of Award for a RM 185 million apartment project in Medini, signalling active investment and expansion within its development pipeline. Read full stories here: Carlsberg's Q2 Profit Rose 3.2% To RM81.9 Million Although Revenue Declined MSC Records Lower Profit For 2Q At RM13.9 Million Sunway REIT's Q2 Profit Drops 11% To RM129 Million Rhone Ma Posts Improved Q2 Profit Despite Revenue Slip MGB Accepts LOA For RM185 Million Apartment Project In Medini
