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Barnama
5 days ago
- Barnama
Kelantan JKDM Seizes Chewing Tobacco Worth Over RM600,000 Including Taxes
PASIR MAS, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) thwarted an attempt to distribute various brands of chewing tobacco worth over RM626,000 including taxes in an operation at Kampung Kukang, Kadok near Kota Bharu recently. Its director, Wan Jamal Abdul Salam Wan Long said that in a raid at approximately 4.30 am on Aug 4, a JKDM team from the Rantau Panjang enforcement branch, in collaboration with the Eastern Intelligence Zone through 'Operation Macan Legit II', seized six vehicles: a three-tonne Isuzu lorry and five Pajero four-wheel-drive vehicles. "The inspection of these vehicles found 122 boxes of chewing tobacco, weighing 2,587.5 kilogrammes (kg), believed to have been illegally imported through 'rat lanes' at the border," he told reporters here today. The value of the chewing tobacco seizure is estimated at RM59,512.50, while the total value of the seizure, including vehicles, amounted to RM474,512.50, with total taxes involved at RM151,536.93," he told reporters at a press conference here today. He said all the goods were believed to be for the Klang Valley market, specifically for use by local consumers and workers from Myanmar, Nepal and Bangladesh. He said a 29-year-old man, the lorry driver, was also arrested to assist in the investigation under Section 135(1)(e) of the Customs Act 1967. "If offenders are found guilty, they can be fined not less than 10 times the amount of the Customs duty or RM100,000, whichever is greater, and not exceeding 20 times the amount of the Customs duty or RM500,000, or imprisonment for a term of between six months and five years, or both," he also said. Wan Jamal Abdul Salam also urged the public to provide information regarding any smuggling activities through the Customs toll-free line at 1-800-88-8855 or the nearest Customs office, with the assurance that the informant's identity will be kept confidential. "Smuggling not only causes a loss of state revenue but can also threaten the safety and well-being of the people," he added.
Hype Malaysia
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
AirAsia's New Travel Show 'Unlock ASEAN In Real Life,' Featuring DOLLA, Takes Off On VIU!
In celebration of the 58th ASEAN Day, AirAsia is bringing Southeast Asia even closer together through a new travel video series titled Unlock ASEAN in Real Life, starring Malaysia's pop sensation, DOLLA! Unlocking new ways to experience the region's rich culture, diversity and unity, the series takes viewers across six vibrant destinations: Yogyakarta, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Pattaya, Sandakan and Miri – all connected through AirAsia's extensive flight network. Each episode follows DOLLA as they explore local culture, traditions and hidden gems, taking on challenges and meeting communities along the way. The series offers a fresh and youthful perspective on travel in ASEAN, combining entertainment with cultural discovery. Unlock ASEAN in Real Life drops exclusively on the VIU app every Friday at 12pm, starting 8th August 2025. In addition, AirAsia has released a special video across its social media platforms featuring its cabin crew from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and the Philippines. The viral video, set to an original soundtrack produced by AirAsia's in-house team, proudly showcases the diverse Allstars from across the region. To further spark the passion for travel across Asean, AirAsia is offering all-in** one-way fares from RM59 to destinations such as Johor Bahru, Bintulu, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Chiang Mai, Makassar, Krabi and Brunei, with bookings available until 10th August 2025 for travel between 18th August 2025 and 30th June 2026. ASEAN Day, celebrated on 8th August each year, marks the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. As the only airline that connects all 10 ASEAN countries, AirAsia continues to drive regional connectivity while celebrating the unique stories, people and cultures that make Southeast Asia extraordinary. Happy 58th ASEAN Day from AirAsia! *Valid only during initial flight booking and is subject to availability. All-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Other terms and conditions apply.
The Star
04-08-2025
- The Star
Bratty boy destroys RM178,000 Italian chandelier
Compiled by ZAKIAH KOYA and C. ARUNO WHILE throwing a tantrum, a young boy in China destroyed an Italian crystal chandelier worth 300,000 yuan (RM178,280), but his parents offered to pay less than 10% as compensation, reported Sin Chew Daily. The incident took place at the residence of a well-known influencer in Shanghai, known as Tail Brother, during a family visit. One of the visitors was a young boy who was captivated by a Labubu plush doll adorned with jewellery. When informed that he could not have the doll, the boy became upset and began to cry in frustration. He picked up a remote control and threw it upwards, shattering the mirrored ceiling and damaging the crystal chandelier in the living room. Photos shared by Tail Brother depict the damaged chandelier lying on the floor, alongside fragments of the shattered mirrored ceiling strewn across the room. According to him, the mirrored ceiling was valued at 100,000 yuan (RM59,426), while the chandelier was estimated to cost 300,000 yuan. Despite the damage, the boy refused to apologise. The parents instructed Tail Brother not to share the story online, expressing concern that any backlash might negatively impact their son. Instead, they offered 20,000 yuan (RM11,885) in compensation to be paid in two installments. Tail Brother reluctantly accepted the offer. 'Elders love to use family ties as a form of emotional blackmail. They really have no sense of boundaries,' he wrote on Xiaohongshu. The influencer said he has asked an interior designer to evaluate the damage and recommend repairs. When the story went viral, many netizens blamed the parents for spoiling their child. 'Bratty kids are a product of over-indulgent parents,' one netizen wrote. Many urged Tail Brother to seek legal action. > A large red suitcase discovered in a drain in New Taipei City was reported by China Press to contain a decomposing body. The incident occurred on July 28, when police received a report from members of the public regarding a suitcase that had been discovered in a drain. When police opened it up, they found a man's body covered in maggots. CCTV footage showed a man, believed to be the victim's 29-year-old son, dragging the red suitcase in the vicinity at 11pm on July 6. According to neighbours, the deceased loved his only son and even bought him a food truck so that he could earn a living selling yam porridge and soup. Despite the father's efforts, the neighbours claimed that the son was not interested in the work, which was a source of conflict between the two. According to police, the son is now the main suspect. However, they were uncertain if this was a murder case, as there were no external wounds on the deceased's body. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the suspect's motive for disposing of the corpse. The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
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Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Graft: Ex-Sabah Ports and Harbour Department's boss fined
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The charges stated that, while serving as JPDS director, Abel had accepted bribes ranging between RM33,098.62 and RM59,724.30 from two companies connected to his official duties between 2017 and 2018. Kota Kinabalu: A Former Sabah Ports and Harbour Department (JPDS) director was fined a total of RM700,000 for 15 counts of bribery involving towing services. Session Court judge Jason Juga meted out the sentence to Abel Ongkunik, 52, when the case was brought up for facts and sentencing as he had pleaded guilty to the 15 alternative charges on March 14 this year. Advertisement The alternative charges were offered by the prosecution following the acceptance of Abel's representation letter and the total amount involved in the 15 charges was RM632,296.03. The court had imposed the fines ranging from RM38,000 to RM58,000 for each charge and it was learnt that Abel had paid the RM700,000 fines. The charges stated that, while serving as JPDS director, Abel had accepted bribes ranging between RM33,098.62 and RM59,724.30 from two companies connected to his official duties between 2017 and 2018. The money was deposited into the accounts of three companies at several bank branches in Kota Kinabalu, Lido and Kota Belud. The offences were related to granting permission to a company for towing services in the Kimanis port limit area and approving towing work licences for another company. The alternatives charges fall under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. The court heard that Abel had the authority to grant approvals for towing services provided by JPDS. He met with the owners of the two companies and arranged for the approvals to be granted by JPDS to both companies for providing towing services. Investigations also revealed that Abel received money from the company owners, with funds transferred from the accounts of both companies into the accounts of three other companies. The accounts and financial dealings of these three companies were under Abel's control. In mitigation, counsel Dominic Chew who represented Abel, requested the court to impose a fine between RM650,000 and RM690,000 for all 15 charges. Chew informed the court that Abel, who has three children, is the sole breadwinner of the family and that it was his first offence. 'In addition, our client has expressed genuine remorse and wished to move forward with his life through his new employment in Terengganu, while providing for his family through lawful means,' he said. However, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Izzati Sapifee proposed at least RM50,000 fine per charge, taking into account the facts of the case, serving public interest and acting as a deterrent to potential offenders. She said Abel, as a director in JPDS at the material time, held the highest position in the department. As such, he should have upheld a high moral standard when dealing with businesses involving JPDS, and in maintaining the image of the public service in the eyes of the public. 'The fact that when he performed such offence, he as a public officer holding the highest position in JPDS, might as well prevent other companies from being granted the same permit for work from JPDS. 'As a director also he should not have personal side dealings with any person or company which are known to him being connected to his official duty,' she said. Abel was originally facing 29 charges involving RM1.29 million of bribes under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009 which is punishable under Section 24 (1) of the same act. He claimed trial to the charges on March 15, 2022. The 15 original charges were withdrawn, while the remaining 14 main charges were taken into consideration by the court in accordance with Section 171A of the Criminal Procedure Code. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
11-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Graft: Ex-Ports boss fined
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: The charges stated that, while serving as JPDS director, Abel had accepted bribes ranging between RM33,098.62 and RM59,724.30 from two companies connected to his official duties between 2017 and 2018. Kota Kinabalu: A Former Sabah Ports and Harbour Department (JPDS) director was fined a total of RM700,000 for 15 counts of bribery involving towing services. Session Court judge Jason Juga meted out the sentence to Abel Ongkunik, 52, when the case was brought up for facts and sentencing as he had pleaded guilty to the 15 alternative charges on March 14 this year. Advertisement The alternative charges were offered by the prosecution following the acceptance of Abel's representation letter and the total amount involved in the 15 charges was RM632,296.03. The court had imposed the fines ranging from RM38,000 to RM58,000 for each charge and it was learnt that Abel had paid the RM700,000 fines. The charges stated that, while serving as JPDS director, Abel had accepted bribes ranging between RM33,098.62 and RM59,724.30 from two companies connected to his official duties between 2017 and 2018. The money was deposited into the accounts of three companies at several bank branches in Kota Kinabalu, Lido and Kota Belud. The offences were related to granting permission to a company for towing services in the Kimanis port limit area and approving towing work licences for another company. The alternatives charges fall under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment of up to two years or a fine, or both, upon conviction. The court heard that Abel had the authority to grant approvals for towing services provided by JPDS. He met with the owners of the two companies and arranged for the approvals to be granted by JPDS to both companies for providing towing services. Investigations also revealed that Abel received money from the company owners, with funds transferred from the accounts of both companies into the accounts of three other companies. The accounts and financial dealings of these three companies were under Abel's control. In mitigation, counsel Dominic Chew who represented Abel, requested the court to impose a fine between RM650,000 and RM690,000 for all 15 charges. Chew informed the court that Abel, who has three children, is the sole breadwinner of the family and that it was his first offence. 'In addition, our client has expressed genuine remorse and wished to move forward with his life through his new employment in Terengganu, while providing for his family through lawful means,' he said. However, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Izzati Sapifee proposed at least RM50,000 fine per charge, taking into account the facts of the case, serving public interest and acting as a deterrent to potential offenders. She said Abel, as a director in JPDS at the material time, held the highest position in the department. As such, he should have upheld a high moral standard when dealing with businesses involving JPDS, and in maintaining the image of the public service in the eyes of the public. 'The fact that when he performed such offence, he as a public officer holding the highest position in JPDS, might as well prevent other companies from being granted the same permit for work from JPDS. 'As a director also he should not have personal side dealings with any person or company which are known to him being connected to his official duty,' she said. Abel was originally facing 29 charges involving RM1.29 million of bribes under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009 which is punishable under Section 24 (1) of the same act. He claimed trial to the charges on March 15, 2022. The 15 original charges were withdrawn, while the remaining 14 main charges were taken into consideration by the court in accordance with Section 171A of the Criminal Procedure Code. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
