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The Sun
01-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Former director, company fined RM15,000 for unpaid service tax in Melaka
MELAKA: A former director and his company were fined RM15,000 by the Ayer Keroh Sessions Court for failing to pay service tax and penalties amounting to RM139,755.25 between 2021 and 2023. Judge Haderiah Siri imposed the sentence after Ng Wen Hua, 31, and Go Lounge Sdn Bhd pleaded guilty to five charges. She also ordered a one-month jail term in default for each charge if they fail to settle the fine. According to the charges, Ng and the company failed to pay service tax within the stipulated period under Section 26(4) of the Service Tax Act 2018. The unpaid taxes ranged from RM19,000 to RM30,000, with penalties between RM3,000 and RM12,000. The offences occurred at the Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Wisma Kastam Negeri, Ayer Keroh, on multiple dates in 2022 and 2023. The charges were brought under Section 26(8) of the Service Tax Act 2018, read with Section 78(1)(a), which carries a maximum penalty of RM50,000, three years' imprisonment, or both. Prosecuting officer Mohammad Azhar Habib urged the court to impose a RM5,000 fine per charge, citing non-compliance and loss of government revenue. The accused, unrepresented, requested leniency as the business was no longer operational. - Bernama
Borneo Post
24-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Army foils smuggling bid near Limbang, over RM139,000 worth of cigs, booze seized
The suspect and contraband goods at the Royal Customs Department in Limbang. MIRI (July 24): A local man's attempt to smuggle a large quantity of cigarettes and liquor was foiled by the Ninth Infantry Brigade of the Malaysian Army during a pre-dawn patrol operation near the Malaysia-Indonesia border in Limbang today. The incident occurred around 2am when a patrol team from the brigade spotted a suspicious Perodua Myvi car heading towards a jetty in the area. Upon inspection, the driver – a local man – was found without valid identification documents and was suspected of being involved in smuggling activities. According to a statement from the Ninth Infantry Brigade's Intelligence Cell, further checks revealed 680 cartons of cigarettes of various brands and 16 cartons of liquor hidden in the vehicle, believed to be intended for smuggling via a nearby river route. The seized items, including the vehicle, are estimated to be worth RM139,228.30. All items have since been handed over to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department for further action. In the statement, the Malaysian Army reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border security and safeguarding the nation's sovereignty against cross-border criminal threats. Commander of the Ninth Infantry Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Jafri Sulaiman, also commended his team for their vigilance and reiterated that operations to curb smuggling and other illegal activities will continue to be intensified for the sake of national security. cigarettes limbang liquor Ninth Infantry Brigade smuggle
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New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Police: E-commerce scams cost Malaysians RM63mil in six months
KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: E-commerce fraud continues to rise at an alarming rate, with over RM63 million in losses recorded in the first six months of 2025. Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said a total of 5,252 cases were reported between January and June this year, involving multiple digital platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok and He said the most common modus operandi involved fake sellers offering non-existent items, which were never delivered despite payment made by victims. "Other tactics include fraudulent websites designed to appear legitimate, which are used to steal personal and financial information, as well as phishing attacks via email or messaging apps that impersonate e-commerce companies," he told reporters today. Rusdi said some scams also involve false refund claims and the use of stolen credit cards in online transactions. "E-commerce fraud cases have remained persistently high in recent years, with 9,247 cases involving RM139 million in losses in 2022, 10,372 cases involving nearly RM175 million in losses in 2023, and 7,662 cases involving RM70.8 million in losses last year. "Between January and June this year, 5,252 cases have already been reported involving RM63.9 million in losses. "We urge consumers to only perform transactions on trusted, reputable platforms, and to check reviews and ratings from previous buyers before making purchases. "Avoid sharing sensitive information such as your identification number or bank details carelessly. Use secure and traceable payment methods, and be cautious of prices that seem too good to be true," he said. Rusdi also advised the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious online activity to the authorities to help curb this growing threat.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- The Sun
Account executive loses over RM100,000 to phone scam
JOHOR BAHRU: An account executive lost RM139,565 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating a police officer. Muar deputy police chief Supt Muhammad Aidil Roneh Abdullah said the 40-year-old woman first received a call in January from someone claiming to be an insurance company representative, accusing her of being involved in a fraudulent claim. 'The call was then transferred to another individual posing as a police officer from the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters, who claimed the victim was linked to 21 police reports involving a non-existent investment scheme and that an arrest warrant had been issued,' he said in a statement today. Muhammad Aidil said the victim was instructed to open a bank account for investigation purposes and to deposit funds into it to resolve the matter. Convinced by the claims, the woman shared her bank card details and made 30 transactions between Jan 31 and June 17. 'The victim realised she had been scammed after all the phone numbers that had contacted her became unreachable. 'The woman filed a police report yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,' he said.
The Sun
20-06-2025
- The Sun
Phone scam costs Johor woman RM139,565 in fake probe
JOHOR BAHRU: An account executive lost RM139,565 after falling victim to a phone scam syndicate impersonating a police officer. Muar deputy police chief Supt Muhammad Aidil Roneh Abdullah said the 40-year-old woman first received a call in January from someone claiming to be an insurance company representative, accusing her of being involved in a fraudulent claim. 'The call was then transferred to another individual posing as a police officer from the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters, who claimed the victim was linked to 21 police reports involving a non-existent investment scheme and that an arrest warrant had been issued,' he said in a statement today. Muhammad Aidil said the victim was instructed to open a bank account for investigation purposes and to deposit funds into it to resolve the matter. Convinced by the claims, the woman shared her bank card details and made 30 transactions between Jan 31 and June 17. 'The victim realised she had been scammed after all the phone numbers that had contacted her became unreachable. 'The woman filed a police report yesterday, and the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code,' he said.
