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Sinar Daily
5 days ago
- Sinar Daily
Woman duped in parking lot 'lost wallet' ploy
Despite her initial skepticism, his desperate demeanor convinced her to help, only for her to discover later that she had fallen victim to a well-practiced scam. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily SHAH ALAM – A routine outing to a popular mall in Subang Jaya turned into a wake-up call for a young woman who found herself deceived by a scammer in the mall's parking lot. After watching a movie, the woman was approached by a man claiming to be in distress, urgently needing money for a ride home after losing his car keys and wallet. Photo for illustration purpose only. - 123RF photo Despite her initial skepticism, his desperate demeanor convinced her to help, only for her to discover later that she had fallen victim to a well-practiced scam. Her story has since gone viral on Threads, with people sharing the importance of personal safety and vigilance in public spaces. "I had just finished watching a movie and was heading to my car when a local man with spectacles and messy hair approached me,' she said. The man claimed he had lost his car keys, leaving his wallet locked inside his vehicle and urgently needed RM35 for a ride via a ride-hailing app. Initially sympathetic, the woman questioned why he couldn't pay directly through his phone or transfer money to the driver. His answers included not using popular apps like Grab and instead relying on Bolt. However, his apparent distress, as he was shaking and out of breath, compelled her to help. "I thought, what if I were in his shoes? Would anyone help me? But at the same time, I also feared, what if he suddenly pulled out a knife?" she posted. The man, who identified himself as 'Singh,' provided a phone number and requested the payment via QR code. Reluctantly, the woman transferred RM37 to his account. As she sat in her car afterward, doubts crept in. Recalling a thread she had read online about parking lot scams, she cross-checked the details and realised she had been duped. 'His name and account matched the details shared in a scam alert post. That's when I knew I'd been scammed," she said. The woman advised vigilance, particularly for women in isolated areas. "Even in a busy parking lot, scams like this can happen. What if he had a weapon? I'm grateful nothing worse occurred," she said. The post quickly gained traction on social media, with many people sharing similar experiences. Some recounted encounters with individuals fitting the same description. "For me, the RM37 is gone, but I'm safe and that's what matters. Take care of yourselves and be cautious when approached by strangers," she said. Sinar Daily is currently reaching out to the police for comments on this incident. More Like This
Rakyat Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Rakyat Post
Woman's Perseverance In Oyster Mushroom Farming Leads To RM37,000 Monthly Income
Subscribe to our FREE Mushroom farming can indeed generate significant income, as proven by a Malaysian woman who has shown that agriculture can be a high-income industry. Together with her husband, 41-year-old Jong Siew Kuen manages an oyster mushroom farm in Sarawak that now generates an impressive monthly income of RM37,500. It began five years ago with an initial investment of RM1.5 million and 60,000 mushroom cultivation blocks. After years of hard work, they've expanded their operation to 100,000 blocks, with each block yielding approximately 8,000 kg of mushrooms per harvest. Like Raising Children: The Meticulous Care Behind Mushroom Cultivation The business, operated under the company name Perfect 10 Fresh Mushrooms, is managed with the assistance of five employees who help with daily operations. Jong revealed that her deep interest in oyster mushroom cultivation, combined with the mushrooms' high protein content and health benefits, motivated her to enter this field. This isn't some amateur hour hobby, Jong said, shooting down any notion that mushroom cultivation is a walk in the park. When she compares growing these fungi to raising kids, she's not being cute – she's dead serious about the round-the-clock attention these organisms demand, treating each cultivation block with the same vigilance a protective parent gives their children. From Crisis to Comeback: Overcoming a RM130K Setback Despite their current stable operations, they've faced significant challenges. In 2022, their farm suffered a bacterial infection that destroyed all their mushroom crops, resulting in a loss of RM130,000. Yet, like the very mushrooms they cultivate, they proved that sometimes the best growth comes after a period of breakdown – rebuilding their enterprise from scratch to become one of Sarawak's most inspiring agricultural comeback stories. Today, their company not only supplies oyster mushrooms to local markets in Bintulu and Miri but has also successfully entered the international market by exporting to Brunei, demonstrating the international competitiveness of local agricultural products. READ MORE : READ MORE : READ MORE : Adapted from an article by Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
7 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Malaysian woman allegedly scammed after transferring RM37 to man claiming his car keys were 'missing'
AS scammers overrun our phone lines, preying on the goodwill of Malaysians, it certainly helps to stay vigilant. Recently, a young Malaysian woman warned others about a man who allegedly scammed her out of over RM30 after asking for her help to book an e-hailing ride. 'Luckily, he only asked for money. What if he had brandished a knife? I could have been dead! I just take it as the money wasn't meant for me – as long as I'm safe,' she wrote in a Threads post. The incident reportedly took place at a parking bay in a Subang Jaya shopping mall. 'He was literally shaking and out of breath,' she alleged in her post. According to the post, the man approached her for help, claiming his car keys were 'missing' and that his wallet was locked inside his car. She said she asked him why he couldn't simply transfer the money directly to the e-hailing driver, instead of asking her to make the payment. He later explained that he was using a different e-hailing platform to book his ride. The woman eventually agreed to help. She shared her contact number so that he could repay her, and while she was transferring the money into his bank account, he requested that she transfer RM37 instead. 'He claimed he wanted to ensure there was enough balance in his account. I was foolish enough to comply, assuming he would pay me back,' she wrote. 'But in my heart, I'd already accepted it — if he pays, it's a bonus; if he doesn't, it's okay, maybe the money just wasn't meant for me,' she added. After getting into her car, she recalled seeing a social media post describing a similar incident — and that's when it hit her that she may have been scammed. A screenshot of the conversation between her and the man — attached to the post — showed her having a one-sided exchange, including a QR code for him to repay her. As the post gained traction, several users came forward with similar experiences, with one user claiming to have allegedly encountered the same man.
The Sun
7 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Woman loses RM37 to suspected e-hailing scam in Subang
AS scammers overrun our phone lines, preying on the goodwill of Malaysians, it certainly helps to stay vigilant. Recently, a young Malaysian woman warned others about a man who allegedly scammed her out of over RM30 after asking for her help to book an e-hailing ride. 'Luckily, he only asked for money. What if he had brandished a knife? I could have been dead! I just take it as the money wasn't meant for me – as long as I'm safe,' she wrote in a Threads post. The incident reportedly took place at a parking bay in a Subang Jaya shopping mall. 'He was literally shaking and out of breath,' she alleged in her post. According to the post, the man approached her for help, claiming his car keys were 'missing' and that his wallet was locked inside his car. She said she asked him why he couldn't simply transfer the money directly to the e-hailing driver, instead of asking her to make the payment. He later explained that he was using a different e-hailing platform to book his ride. The woman eventually agreed to help. She shared her contact number so that he could repay her, and while she was transferring the money into his bank account, he requested that she transfer RM37 instead. 'He claimed he wanted to ensure there was enough balance in his account. I was foolish enough to comply, assuming he would pay me back,' she wrote. 'But in my heart, I'd already accepted it — if he pays, it's a bonus; if he doesn't, it's okay, maybe the money just wasn't meant for me,' she added. After getting into her car, she recalled seeing a social media post describing a similar incident — and that's when it hit her that she may have been scammed. A screenshot of the conversation between her and the man — attached to the post — showed her having a one-sided exchange, including a QR code for him to repay her. As the post gained traction, several users came forward with similar experiences, with one user claiming to have allegedly encountered the same man.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Poor Economic Conditions Keeping Lao Children Out Of School
Rising inflation, coupled with other macroeconomic challenges, is impacting Laos' growth. (Photo Credit World Bank) By Vijian Paramasivam PHNOM PENH, May 19 (Bernama) -- Children from low-income households in Laos continue to face barriers in accessing basic education. The World Bank's latest data revealed that as of January 2025, 11.4 per cent of school-age children from disadvantaged backgrounds were not enrolled in school. bootstrap slideshow This figure is more than double the 4.5 per cent rate observed among their peers from wealthier families. Laos, one of the five socialist countries in the world, continues to face socio-economic challenges, including rising inflation, currency depreciation, poverty, and a weak labour market. The inflation level in the landlocked country is around 11 per cent as of March, while the per capita income is about RM37,500 (US$8,700). While access to basic education has improved over the years, schooling remains a distant dream to underprivileged groups. Families continue to face difficulties in enrolling their children in schools due to the rising cost of living and limited income. 'The transformation of the labour market in Laos is astonishingly quick,' World Bank Country Manager for Laos Alex Kremer said in a statement last week.
