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Borneo Post
10 hours ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Over RM1 million in MRP, Unifor grants disbursed for Opar's development
Billy (third right) presents a grant cheque to a recipient at the Opar Constituency Service Centre in Lundu. — Ukas photo KUCHING (June 28): A total of 49 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant cheques and five grants from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), amounting to over RM1 million, were presented during the Unifor and MRP grant presentation ceremony for the Opar state constituency, held in Lundu yesterday. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the cheques were officially handed over by Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang to representatives of the respective recipient organisations. The report stated that the MRP grants disbursed totalled RM405,600, benefitting associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and KEMAS kindergartens within the Mas Gading parliamentary area. In addition, Billy also presented Unifor grants amounting RM720,000 to five religious institutions of various denominations operating within the Opar state constituency. The recipients of the Unifor grants included Persatuan Penganut Apostolik Kuching, Kampung Sebako; St Jacob's Chapel, Kampung Temaga Dayak; St George's Church, Kampung Bokah; St Jude's Church, Kampung Stom Muda; and Rumah Adat Kampung Semapu. 'The handing over of these grants is part of the state government's ongoing efforts to ensure that community development and public facilities are implemented in a comprehensive and inclusive manner, regardless of religious or ethnic background,' Billy emphasised. Also present at the ceremony were community leaders Pemanca Allen Manium Enggang and Penghulu Wang Ering, along with other invited guests. Billy Sujang lead MRP grant Opar Unifor
Barnama
17-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Trader Loses RM720,800 In Online investment Scam
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 (Bernama) -- A 58-year-old trader lost RM720,800 after falling victim to an online investment scam linked to a Facebook advertisement. Seri Alam deputy police chief Supt Victor Genason said the syndicate promised a 50 per cent return within three months, prompting the victim to make 15 transactions totaling RM730,500 to four different bank accounts between March 25 and May 9. The victim was later instructed to make additional payments to access his returns, but only received RM9,700 before realising he had been duped when further attempts to recover the money failed.
The Star
17-05-2025
- The Star
Trader loses over RM720,000 in online investment scam
JOHOR BAHRU: A 58-year-old trader lost RM720,800 after falling victim to an online investment scam linked to a Facebook advertisement. Seri Alam deputy police chief Supt Victor Genason said the syndicate promised a 50 per cent return within three months, prompting the victim to make 15 transactions totaling RM730,500 to four different bank accounts between March 25 and May 9. The victim was later instructed to make additional payments to access his returns, but only received RM9,700 before realising he had been duped when further attempts to recover the money failed. He said investigations revealed that three of the four accounts used in the scam had been flagged in 20 previous police reports involving similar investment fraud. Victor said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, and urged the public to be wary of online schemes offering high returns and to verify investment offers with legitimate authorities. - Bernama
New Straits Times
17-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Trader loses RM720,800 in online investment scam stumbled upon on Facebook
JOHOR BARU: A 58-year-old trader lost RM720,800 after falling victim to an online investment scam linked to a Facebook advertisement. Seri Alam deputy police chief Superintendent Victor Genason said the syndicate promised a 50 per cent return within three months, prompting the victim to make 15 transactions totaling RM730,500 to four different bank accounts between March 25 and May 9. The victim was later instructed to make additional payments to access his returns, but only received RM9,700 before realising he had been duped when further attempts to recover the money failed. He said investigations showed that three of the four accounts used in the scam had been flagged in 20 previous police reports involving similar investment fraud. Victor said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and urged the public to be wary of online schemes offering high returns and to verify investment offers with legitimate authorities.
The Sun
17-05-2025
- The Sun
Trader loses RM720,800 in online investment scam
JOHOR BAHRU: A 58-year-old trader lost RM720,800 after falling victim to an online investment scam linked to a Facebook advertisement. Seri Alam deputy police chief Supt Victor Genason said the syndicate promised a 50 per cent return within three months, prompting the victim to make 15 transactions totaling RM730,500 to four different bank accounts between March 25 and May 9. The victim was later instructed to make additional payments to access his returns, but only received RM9,700 before realising he had been duped when further attempts to recover the money failed. He said investigations revealed that three of the four accounts used in the scam had been flagged in 20 previous police reports involving similar investment fraud. Victor said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code, and urged the public to be wary of online schemes offering high returns and to verify investment offers with legitimate authorities.
