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The Sun
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Malaysia's International Reserves Rise to US$119.6 Billion in May 2025
BNM's international reserves increase to US$119.60 billion as at May 30 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's international reserves grew marginally to US$119.60 billion (RM506.63 billion) as at May 30, 2025, from US$119.10 billion (RM504.51 billion) recorded as at May 15, 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). In a statement today, the central bank said the reserves position is sufficient to finance 5.0 months of imports of goods and services, and is 0.9 times the total short-term external debt. The main components of the reserves were foreign currency reserves (US$106.4 billion), the International Monetary Fund reserve position (US$1.3 billion), special drawing rights (SDRs) (US$5.8 billion), gold (US$3.8 billion) and other reserve assets (US$2.3 billion). Total assets amounted to RM627.92 billion, comprising gold and foreign exchange and other reserves, including SDRs (RM530 billion), Malaysian government papers (RM12.92 billion), deposits with financial institutions (RM4.26 million), loans and advances (RM27.00 billion), land and buildings (RM4.58 billion), and other assets (RM49.16 billion). The central bank said total capital and liabilities amounted to RM627.92 billion, comprising paid-up capital (RM100 million), reserves (RM193.24 billion), currency in circulation (RM172.90 billion), deposits by financial institutions (RM131.81 billion), federal government deposits (RM5.44 billion), other deposits (RM82.37 billion), Bank Negara papers (RM10.56 billion), allocation of SDRs (RM28.38 billion), and other liabilities (RM3.12 billion).
The Sun
30-04-2025
- The Sun
Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000
ALOR SETAR: A husband and wife were arrested on suspicion of being involved in a drug trafficking syndicate with drugs worth more than RM189,600 in a raid conducted at a housing estate near here, on Monday. Kota Setar district police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the local couple, in their 50s, were arrested by a Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division team from Kota Setar district police headquarters (IPD) at 3 pm. 'The results of the raid led to the seizure of 10,340 erimin 5 pills weighing about 2846.29 grammes (g), a transparent plastic packet containing ketamine weighing 493.23 g and methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) powder weighing 364.2 g. 'All the drugs obtained from outside Kedah, if released into the market, could be supplied to 3,200 addicts. Police also seized cash totalling RM530 believed to have been obtained from the drug trafficking activity,' he said at a press conference here, today. He said the results of a urine test found the male suspect, who has five previous criminal records, positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine while the female suspect had no previous record and was negative for drugs. According to him, the couple is believed to have been carrying out the activity for the past four years, distributing the drug supplies to small dealers. 'The couple have been remanded for seven days until May 5 for investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,' he said. Meanwhile, regarding the development of the sexual harassment case involving a male teacher at a private school here, Siti Nor Salawati said police had received seven reports regarding the case so far. 'All the reports made in Alor Setar are from students and former students of the school in papers have been opened and for now one investigation paper has been handed over to the Deputy Public Prosecutor,' he said.
The Star
30-04-2025
- The Star
Married couple nabbed with drugs worth almost RM200,000
ALOR SETAR: A husband and wife were arrested on suspicion of being involved in a drug trafficking syndicate with drugs worth more than RM189,600 in a raid conducted at a housing estate near here, on Monday (April 29). Kota Setar district police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the local couple, in their 50s, were arrested by a Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division team from Kota Setar district police headquarters (IPD) at 3pm. "The results of the raid led to the seizure of 10,340 erimin 5 pills weighing about 2846.29g, a transparent plastic packet containing ketamine weighing 493.23g and MDMA powder weighing 364.2g. "All the drugs obtained from outside Kedah, if released into the market, could be supplied to 3,200 addicts. Police also seized cash totalling RM530 believed to have been obtained from the drug trafficking activity," he said at a press conference here, on Tuesday (April 30). He said the results of a urine test found the male suspect, who has five previous criminal records, positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine while the female suspect had no previous record and was negative for drugs. According to him, the couple is believed to have been carrying out the activity for the past four years, distributing the drug supplies to small dealers. "The couple have been remanded for seven days until May 5 for investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952," he said. Meanwhile, regarding the development of the sexual harassment case involving a male teacher at a private school here, Siti Nor Salawati said police had received seven reports regarding the case so far. "All the reports made in Alor Setar are from students and former students of the school in papers have been opened and for now one investigation paper has been handed over to the Deputy Public Prosecutor," he said. - Bernama
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Husband and wife nabbed over suspected drug trafficking
ALOR STAR: Police have arrested a married couple during a police raid at a house here on Monday for suspected involvement in drug trafficking. Kota Setar Police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the 3pm raid led to the seizure of 10,340 Eramin 5 pills, weighing approximately 2.85kg. Police also found a plastic packet containing what is believed to be ketamine, weighing 483 grams, as well as 364.2 grams of ecstasy. "The couple, both in their 50s, were believed to be distributing drugs to smaller peddlers in the surrounding area. The ecstasy are often used at private parties or entertainment centres. "They are typically mixed with flavoured drinks such as blackcurrant, apple, or lychee juice. Once consumed, a urine test would return positive for methamphetamine," she told a press conference at the district police headquarters today. Salawati said the suspects' operation involved pre-arranged pick-up locations, where buyers would collect the drugs. The male suspect tested positive for methamphetamine and ketamine and has five prior records for various drug offences, including under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. "However, his wife has no prior criminal record. The total value of drugs seized is estimated at RM189,642.43, police also seized RM530 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales," she said. Salawati said the amount could have potentially supplied up to 3,200 drug users in the district. "We are still investigating the source of the drugs, which we believe originated from outside Kedah. "We believe the male suspect has been active in drug distribution for about four years. He does not hold a steady job and his primary source of income appears to be from drug dealing," she said. The couple has been remanded for seven days from yesterday until May 5 to assist investigations under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- New Straits Times
Married couple nabbed for suspected drug trafficking
ALOR STAR: Police arrested a married couple during a raid at a house here on Monday for suspected drug trafficking. Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said the 3pm raid led to the seizure of 10,340 Eramin 5 pills, weighing approximately 2.85kg. She said police also found a plastic packet containing what is believed to be ketamine, weighing 483g, as well as 364.2g of ecstasy. "The couple, both in their 50s, were believed to be distributing drugs to smaller peddlers in the surrounding area. Ecstasy is often used at private parties or entertainment centres. "They are typically mixed with flavoured drinks such as blackcurrant, apple, or lychee juice. Once consumed, a urine test would return positive for methamphetamine," she told reporters at the district police headquarters. Siti Nor Salawati said the suspects' operation involved pre-arranged pick-up locations, where buyers would collect the drugs. The husband, she said, tested positive for methamphetamine and ketamine and has a criminal record for five prior drug offences, including under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for trafficking. However, his wife has no prior criminal record, she added. "The total value of drugs seized is estimated at RM189,642.43, police also seized RM530 in cash believed to be proceeds from drug sales," she said. Siti Nor Salawati said the amount could have potentially supplied up to 3,200 drug users in the district. "We are still investigating the source of the drugs, which we believe originated from outside Kedah. "We believe the male suspect has been active in drug distribution for about four years. He does not hold a steady job and his primary source of income appears to be from drug dealing," she said. The couple has been remanded for seven days from yesterday until May 5 to assist investigations.
