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The Star
22 minutes ago
- Politics
- The Star
Zero tolerance for terror recruitment, fundraising in Malaysia, says Saifuddin Nasution
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will never allow any party to use the country as a platform for recruiting members or collecting funds for terrorist activities, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. The Home Minister said the authorities will not tolerate such activities, even if they are carried out by foreigners to overthrow the government of their country of origin. He was commenting on the police's success in dismantling the Radical Militants of Bangladesh movement, believed to be involved in fundraising and recruitment to support the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Syria and Bangladesh. "This success shows that our intelligence capabilities are at a very high level. "That is why we can address such threats, and we will never compromise when it comes to terrorism-related matters," he told a press conference after the ministry's monthly assembly here on Wednesday (July 16). On July 4, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail revealed that preliminary investigations found the group had been raising funds through annual membership fees of RM500 per person, as well as receiving additional contributions based on members' financial capacity. The group is estimated to have between 100 and 150 members, comprising Bangladeshi nationals working in labour-intensive sectors such as factories, construction and petrol stations in Malaysia. New member recruitment was believed to have been carried out via social media platforms and messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Mohd Khalid said investigations are ongoing to determine the total amount of funds channelled to the IS group in Syria and Bangladesh. - Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
an hour ago
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Don't use Malaysia for terror recruitment, fundraising
PUTRAJAYA — Malaysia will never allow any party to use the country as a platform for recruiting members or collecting funds for terrorist activities, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the authorities will not tolerate such activities, even if they are carried out by foreigners to overthrow the government of their country of origin. He was commenting on the recent success of the Royal Malaysia Police in dismantling the Radical Militants of Bangladesh movement, believed to be involved in fundraising and recruitment to support the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Syria and Bangladesh. 'This success shows that our intelligence capabilities are at a very high level. 'That is why we can address such threats, and we will never compromise when it comes to terrorism-related matters,' he told a press conference after the ministry's monthly assembly here today. On July 4, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail revealed that preliminary investigations found the group had been raising funds through annual membership fees of RM500 per person, as well as receiving additional contributions based on members' financial capacity. The group is estimated to have between 100 and 150 members, comprising Bangladeshi nationals working in labour-intensive sectors such as factories, construction and petrol stations in Malaysia. New member recruitment was believed to have been carried out via social media platforms and messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Mohd Khalid said investigations are ongoing to determine the total amount of funds channelled to the IS group in Syria and Bangladesh. — BERNAMA
The Sun
an hour ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia cracks down on terror recruitment and fundraising
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will not tolerate any attempts to use the country as a base for recruiting members or raising funds for terrorist activities, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. He stressed that authorities remain vigilant against such threats, whether involving locals or foreigners. The minister's remarks followed the recent dismantling of the Radical Militants of Bangladesh movement by the Royal Malaysia Police. The group was reportedly raising funds and recruiting members to support the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh. 'This success shows that our intelligence capabilities are at a very high level. That is why we can address such threats, and we will never compromise when it comes to terrorism-related matters,' Saifuddin said during a press conference after the ministry's monthly assembly. On July 4, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail disclosed that the group collected funds through annual membership fees of RM500 per person, with additional contributions based on members' financial capacity. The group, estimated to have 100 to 150 members, mostly comprised Bangladeshi nationals working in factories, construction, and petrol stations. Investigations revealed that recruitment was conducted through social media and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. Authorities are still determining the total amount of funds sent to IS-linked groups abroad. - Bernama
Barnama
an hour ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Don't Use Malaysia For Terror Recruitment, Fundraising
PUTRAJAYA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will never allow any party to use the country as a platform for recruiting members or collecting funds for terrorist activities, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the authorities will not tolerate such activities, even if they are carried out by foreigners to overthrow the government of their country of origin. He was commenting on the recent success of the Royal Malaysia Police in dismantling the Radical Militants of Bangladesh movement, believed to be involved in fundraising and recruitment to support the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group in Syria and Bangladesh. "This success shows that our intelligence capabilities are at a very high level. 'That is why we can address such threats, and we will never compromise when it comes to terrorism-related matters,' he told a press conference after the ministry's monthly assembly here today. On July 4, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail revealed that preliminary investigations found the group had been raising funds through annual membership fees of RM500 per person, as well as receiving additional contributions based on members' financial capacity. The group is estimated to have between 100 and 150 members, comprising Bangladeshi nationals working in labour-intensive sectors such as factories, construction and petrol stations in Malaysia. New member recruitment was believed to have been carried out via social media platforms and messaging apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram. Mohd Khalid said investigations are ongoing to determine the total amount of funds channelled to the IS group in Syria and Bangladesh.
New Paper
3 hours ago
- Health
- New Paper
Woman, 22, gives birth in toilet after taking abortion pills, newborn dies in hospital
A 22-year-old woman who suspected she was pregnant but was deterred by the high cost of medical check-ups chose to purchase abortion pills online. After taking the pills, she experienced severe abdominal pain, which she initially mistook for the need to relieve herself. However, she ended up giving birth in the toilet. The newborn was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. Newborn dies despite emergency efforts Shin Min Daily News reported that a coroner's inquiry was held to investigate the circumstances surrounding the infant's death, which occurred on the night of July 15, 2024. According to court documents, the 22-year-old woman had been in a relationship with a man of the same age. They had unprotected sex two to three times a month. The woman told the court that her last menstrual period was in April that year. When her period failed to resume, she informed her boyfriend of her concerns, but he initially dismissed them. She took a home pregnancy test around June, which came back negative. Despite her noticeable weight gain subsequently, she was too afraid to take another test. Woman deterred by cost of medical care By late June, the woman began consulting an obstetrics and gynecology clinic to inquire about consultation and abortion fees, but ultimately decided against it due to the high cost. In July, she found an abortion pill online priced at RM500 (S$150) and decided to purchase it. In the early hours of July 15, at 1.00am, she took four pills as instructed, followed by another four pills six hours later. She felt feverish and drowsy afterwards and slept until about 4.00pm, when she began experiencing menstrual-like cramps. Between 5.30pm and 5.45pm, the abdominal pain worsened. Believing she needed to relieve herself, she went to the bathroom. The pain intensified, prompting her to call her mother for help. Baby born in toilet, declared dead at hospital She eventually gave birth in the toilet. The newborn was rushed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital but was pronounced dead at 7.24pm that evening. As the cause of the baby's death could not be determined, the coroner declared an open verdict for the case.
