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New Straits Times
16 hours ago
- New Straits Times
'Flying passport' ruse: Sacking offenders is the only way [WATCH]
JOHOR BARU: The decades-old "flying passport" racket at the Johor-Singapore land checkpoints continues to thrive — not due to a lack of technology or protocols - but because rogue officers caught red-handed are quietly transferred instead of sacked. An immigration source told the New Straits Times that the ruse, first documented as far back as 1996, has become entrenched within the system, aided by weak disciplinary mechanisms and inter-agency silence. "It's an open secret. Officers caught facilitating ghost entries are just moved to another counter, or another state. No termination, no prosecution, just relocation," the source said. Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) director-general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain recently defended the transfer of officers under corruption probe, saying it is not a cover-up but a procedural step required under civil service rules. He said he was obligated to address growing public concern over why some officers implicated in misconduct are transferred rather than dismissed, as disciplinary action in the civil service must follow strict procedures. "When an officer is arrested, the public often thinks we are trying to sidestep the issue by moving them elsewhere. But that is not the case. Transferring them is the first and immediate step we can take under current rules," Shuhaily had said. He added that officers must be given a chance to defend themselves under civil service regulations, and any termination of employment involves multiple levels of scrutiny. Public Service Department regulations make it difficult to dismiss errant officers. The result? A revolving door of misconduct. "This breeds impunity. These officers know that even if they're caught, the worst they'll face is a transfer. And the syndicates know it too," the source added. The source then pointed out to a row of eateries and stores just a stone's throw from the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) Customs Immigration and Quarantine Complex (CIQ). "These are the drop points for flying passports. That's where it happens. The handovers. "Just walk into some of these cafes, you'll see nothing, but things are in motion. These places don't just serve food," said the source familiar with the zone. The cost of a passport stamp, once RM200, has now reached RM1,800, depending on the urgency and the number of clearances required. Despite biometric systems, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and electronic logs, officers still override protocols with ease, citing 'system down' or 'manual exception'. The security expert interviewed yesterday said the issue is no longer technical — it's institutional. "We don't need more systems. We need consequence. If not even one officer has been publicly dismissed for this racket, what message does that send?" The insider also warned that internal audits often fail to detect biometric mismatches, and post-clearance reviews rarely result in disciplinary action unless the public raise complaints. Proposed reforms have long been discussed, including permanent blacklists of officers implicated in unauthorised clearances; independent digital audit teams not tied to internal command; AI-driven biometric entry verification with ghost-detection alerts; and real-time supervision with multi-factor clearance triggers. Yet, none have been fully implemented. "Until someone in power draws a line and enforces real accountability, not just shuffling the deck, the ' flying passport ' will keep flying," the source said.
Barnama
a day ago
- Barnama
Convenience Store Employee Charged With CBT Of Nearly RM200,000 Belonging To Cooperative
SEREMBAN, July 29 (Bernama) -- A convenience store employee pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving money belonging to a cooperative amounting to almost RM200,000. Noorazwin Zullkifli, 36, made the plea before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. She is charged as the then clerk at Koperasi Kampung LB Johnson Seremban Berhad, with committing CBT by misusing the cooperative's POS terminal device to transfer money amounting to RM199,491.79 to her personal account. The offence was allegedly committed between Feb 2, 2023 and March 22 last year at the cooperative's office in Bandar Enstek, Nilai. The charge, under Section 408 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to 14 years, whipping and is liable to a fine, if convicted. She was allowed bail of RM12,000 with one surety and ordered to report to a nearby police station once a month and surrender her passport to the court. The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Syamimi Farhana Muhammad while Noorazwin, who has three children, aged between four and seven years, was represented by lawyer Ahmad Muzhaffar Abdul Razak. The court set Sept 9 for mention. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Seremban clerk pleads not guilty to RM200k CBT charge
SEREMBAN: A convenience store employee pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving money belonging to a cooperative amounting to almost RM200,000. Noorazwin Zullkifli, 36, made the plea before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. She is charged as the then clerk at Koperasi Kampung LB Johnson Seremban Berhad, with committing CBT by misusing the cooperative's POS terminal device to transfer money amounting to RM199,491.79 to her personal account. The offence was allegedly committed between Feb 2, 2023 and March 22 last year at the cooperative's office in Bandar Enstek, Nilai. The charge, under Section 408 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to 14 years, whipping and is liable to a fine, if convicted. She was allowed bail of RM12,000 with one surety and ordered to report to a nearby police station once a month and surrender her passport to the court. The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Syamimi Farhana Muhammad while Noorazwin, who has three children, aged between four and seven years, was represented by lawyer Ahmad Muzhaffar Abdul Razak. The court set Sept 9 for mention. - Bernama
Sinar Daily
a day ago
- Sinar Daily
Convenience store employee charged with CBT of nearly RM200,000 belonging to cooperative
She is charged as the then clerk at Koperasi Kampung LB Johnson Seremban Berhad, with committing CBT by misusing the cooperative's POS terminal device to transfer money amounting to RM199,491.79 to her personal account. 29 Jul 2025 01:56pm A convenience store employee pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of CBT involving money belonging to a cooperative amounting to almost RM200,000. SEREMBAN - A convenience store employee pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving money belonging to a cooperative amounting to almost RM200,000. Noorazwin Zullkifli, 36, made the plea before Judge Mohamad Kamil Nizam. She is charged as the then clerk at Koperasi Kampung LB Johnson Seremban Berhad, with committing CBT by misusing the cooperative's POS terminal device to transfer money amounting to RM199,491.79 to her personal account. The offence was allegedly committed between Feb 2, 2023 and March 22 last year at the cooperative's office in Bandar Enstek, Nilai. The charge, under Section 408 of the Penal Code, provides imprisonment for up to 14 years, whipping and is liable to a fine, if convicted. She was allowed bail of RM12,000 with one surety and ordered to report to a nearby police station once a month and surrender her passport to the court. The prosecution was conducted by deputy public prosecutor Syamimi Farhana Muhammad while Noorazwin, who has three children, aged between four and seven years, was represented by lawyer Ahmad Muzhaffar Abdul Razak. The court set Sept 9 for mention. - BERNAMA More Like This
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Borneo Post
Sarawak Energy busts remote crypto mining electricity theft in Marudi
Cryptocurrency mining servers located in the premises, operated using stolen electricity. KUCHING (July 29): Sarawak Energy, through its operations and retail arm Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), recently uncovered a case of electricity theft involving cryptocurrency mining at an abandoned wooden house in Lubok Nibong, Marudi. According to a press release, the property was hidden deep in a remote area in an attempt to deliberately avoid detection. However, the illegal operation was exposed during routine inspection works by Sesco's technical team. Further investigations discovered direct tapping cables illegally connected from a nearby overhead pole, bypassing the meter and supplying electricity to three cryptocurrency mining servers. All mining equipment on site was seized, and a police report has been lodged. The individuals responsible may face severe consequences under Section 33(5) of the Electricity Ordinance, which carries fines of up to RM200,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years upon conviction. Electricity theft linked to cryptocurrency mining operations poses a growing threat to the power grid. These unauthorised connections significantly overload the system, risking power disruptions to nearby homes and businesses. Such setups are also highly dangerous as they can cause fires, damage electrical equipment and endanger lives. As part of its continuous anti-power theft efforts, Sarawak Energy actively monitors abandoned properties and rural locations. Inspection teams are trained and equipped to detect various forms of electricity theft. Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activities related to electricity supply. Reports can be made anonymously via Sarawak Energy's Customer Care Centre at 1300-88-3111, by email at [email protected] or through the SEB cares mobile app. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence. cryptocurrency electricity theft lead Sarawak Energy
